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Red Flags For Code Blue

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — One week after Shelters of Saratoga announced an agreement to site the Code Blue Saratoga emergency shelter on Caroline and Henry streets, the 11th-hour solution has drawn the ire of some local residents and business owners who say they were not informed of the shelter’s relocation to the east side neighborhood and expressed concerns about potential safety issues.

After spending the past two winters at the Salvation Army building on Woodlawn Avenue, scheduling conflicts at the Salvation Army

“We’re opening on Nov. 1.

Somewhere. ” – City Mayor Joanne Yepsen

necessitated that Code Blue Saratoga find a new location to house its emergency shelter. More than two dozen potential venues were investigated before Soul Saving Station agreed to allow the shelter to operate at its facility on Caroline and Henry streets from Nov. 1 to April 1, 2017.

“That location is a perfect storm of what can go wrong,” said Franesa Pyle, owner of Saratoga Botanicals on Henry Street. “It’s the safety of the children we have to consider.” The proximity to the city’s densest bar district, as well as to the children’s museum, the public library, and school walk-to zones poses a problem, say critics of the relocation.

See Code pg. 12

Schuylerville Notes from City Hall Girls Undefeated 12-0-1

People’s and Realtor’s Choice Awards See pg. 21

Inside TODAY

Blotter 5 Obituaries 6-7 Business 16-17

Schuylerville’s girls varsity field hockey won 3-1 at South Glens Falls on Tuesday, October 4. Details page 47. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan on Oct. 4 led the first of five public tours to review and discuss repairs and upgrades to the City Hall Finance Office space. The city’s recently approved Capital Budget calls for a near-$750,000 cost in office renovations and improvements. Public tours will take place 2 p.m.

Tuesdays through Nov. 1 at City Hall. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

See Notes pg. 11

Education 18-19 Showcase of Homes 21-27 Pulse 36-39 Sports 44-48

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Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Man on the Street “October is National Cookie Month. What is your favorite cookie?”

“Oatmeal Raisin.” - Adam Russell, Saratoga Springs.

“Chocolate Chip.” - Miguel Martinez, Saratoga Springs.

“Chocolate Chip.” - Carter Kavanagh, Saratoga Springs.

“Sugar Cookies.” - Brandon Thornton, Greenfield.

“Snickerdoodle.”- Max Sanchez, Saratoga Springs.

“Chocolate Chip.”-- Christian Thomas, Saratoga Springs.

“Chocolate Macadamia.”Theresa Schimmel, Wakefield, Rhode Island.

“Chocolate Chip.” - Carlie Krzys and Herbie Suggs, Johnstown.

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Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Colorful Grant Cottage Fundraising Ball at Military Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — U.S. Grant Cottage historic site is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 18th president becoming a 4-star general with a Grand Ball. The event will take place 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, at the New York State Military Museum, on Lake Avenue.

Twenty members of the Confederation of Union Generals will participate in a musical tribute to Grant’s 4th star in 1866.

The Union Generals are a Civil War Living History organization based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Re-enactors will speak about the battles, strategy and tactics employed

his life completing his memoirs of the Civil War. The Union Generals will also be at Grant Cottage the following day, Saturday, October 8, when the public

A Grand Ball will be held at the New York State Military Museum Friday. Photo provided

150 years ago by the Union officers they are portraying.

The event will include a grand march, period music, a tour of the museum, light faire and a cash

bar. The $50 per person donation represents the annual fundraising effort for the Grant Cottage historic site in Wilton where General Grant spent the last six weeks of

Harpsichord Makes Premiere

Rand Reeves and the harpsichord he built over a four-year period. The instrument will be premiered in a Frobenius organ concert, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Saratoga Springs Methodist Church. Photo by Francesco D’Amico

Artist Betsy Cannon, painting the harpsichord built by Rand Reeves. Photo by Mark Bolles.com

can tour the rooms that are kept just the way they were when the General last occupied them in the summer of 1885. For more information, call 518584-4353 or visit: GrantCottage.org.

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NEWS

Rt. 9 Designated to Submarine Vets

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016 Gun Show Not Short on Venue Invites

SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to David Petronis of the New East Coast Arms Collectors Associates (NEACA), the organization’s gun show has no shortage of invitations to move its venue from the Saratoga Springs City Center, which had been its longtime home.

Recently, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a unanimous resolution to invite the NEACA’s Saratoga Arms Fair to that county. In a statement released to the press, Petronis said he has received invitations to (the new) Albany Convention Center; Schenectady Tourist Bureau in the new Casino

and/ or Armory; Whitehall Armory; Glens Falls Civic Center; and South Burlington, Vermont.

In the statement, Petronis said, “[Senator] Kathy Marchione is still pushing for the City Center to reconsider the loss for Saratoga County. I would still like to continue our Arms Fairs at the Saratoga City Center and I know thousands of our followers would also like to see that happen. We are working on our 2017 schedule but it doesn’t include any of our events to be held in Saratoga County. Their loss and the surrounding area’s gain.”

Gov. Cuomo: 87 Arrests At SPAC During Summer Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Senator Kathy Marchione ( R , C , I , R e f o r m - Ha l f m o o n ) , Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) joined over a dozen veterans of the United States Navy to designate a portion of Route 9 in

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Saratoga County as the “United States Submarine Veterans’ Memorial Highway-Saratoga County,” on Thursday, October 6, at PJ’s BAR-B-QSA. The new designation of Route 9 will provide visibility and long-overdue recognition to the Submarine Forces and Capital Region that

have contributed so much to America’s national security.

Saratoga County has a rich military heritage and powerful naval presence including the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit in West Milton, Knolls Atomic Power Labs in Schenectady and Naval Support Units in both Scotia and Saratoga.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the results of coordinated sweeps during the summer concert season to crackdown on underage drinking across the state. Investigators arrested 411 people for underage drinking and confiscated 437 fake identification documents during these events. Coordinated state agencies cracked down on underage drinking at the

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse, Canalside in Buffalo, Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Genesee County, CMAC in Canandaigua, and Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island. Specifically at SPAC, 87 arrests and 123 fake identification documents were seized during the summer season.

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COURTS Stephen P. Barrant, 39, of Lake Luzerne, pleaded on Sept.

23 to third-degree burglary.

Sentencing is scheduled to take place Nov. 18.

Donald J. McKittrick, 34, of Fort Edward, was sentenced on Sept. 26 to six months in jail and 3 years of conditional discharge, after pleading to felony DWI. Jeffrey W. Baker, 54, of Wilton, was sentenced on Sept. 26 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Mark E. Shifflett, 32, of Winchester, Virginia, was sentenced on Sept. 26 to six months in jail, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree.

Kristy M. Rich, 36, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Sept. 26 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Nov. 14.

Ryan A. Pappalau, 21, of Ballston Spa, pleaded on Sept. 26 to second-degree vehicular assault, a felony, and misdemeanor DWAI. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Nov. 28.

Renee C. Matturro, 45, of Troy, pleaded on Sept. 26 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree, a felony.

Sentencing is scheduled to take place Nov. 22.

Raymond I. Bertrand, 68, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on Sept. 29 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. James E. Bellamy, 31, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on Sept.

29 to 10 months in jail, after pleading to felony DWI. Shayne M. Richardson, 23, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Sept. 29 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, a felony.

Sentencing is scheduled to take place Nov. 17.

Brandon P. Fisher, 21, of Galway, was sentenced on Sept. 30 to serve a total of 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after pleading to one count of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon. Fisher admitted in February to striking his mother and father with a metal baseball bat, according to Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. The attack resulted in significant trauma to the head and face of Fisher’s mother, and caused injuries to his father that required facial surgery and resulted in the loss of his father’s left eye.

BLOTTER Ivan M. Erchak, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Sept.

23 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.

BLOTTER 5 Sean P. Bass, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Sept.

23 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

19 with third-degree criminal mischief, a felony, and second-degree reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor.

John V. Ennis, 30, of Latham, was charged on Sept. 23 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Donald E. Russell, 62, of Bolton Landing, was charged on Sept. 19 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and an equipment violation.

Jessica L. Lafountain, 35, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Sept. 23 with misdemeanor DWI.

Brianna L. Baldwin, 23, of Wynantskill, was charged on Sept. 19 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and speeding.

Kathleen Kerridge, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Sept. 20 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle, and using drug paraphernalia – all misdemeanors.

Dylan S. Deso, 38, of Schuylerville, was charged on Sept. 20 with criminal contempt in the second degree, a misdemeanor.

Richard A. Vicente, 31, of Cohoes, was charged on Sept.

Glen Keller, 56, of Burnt Hills, was charged on Sept. 19 with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor.

Jeremy J. Fontaine, 22, of Cohoes, and Evan J. Fontaine, 21, of Latham, were each charged on Sept. 25 with one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Joshua R. Gordon, 39, of Middle Grove, was charged on Sept.

25 with misdemeanor DWI and two vehicle equipment violations.

Bayron Garcia-Quinteros, 27, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, was charged on Sept. 24 with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor resisting arrest, consumption of alcoholic beverages, following a motor vehicle too closely, leaving the scene of an accident, and allegedly operating an unregistered motor vehicle with no license and an expired insurance.

Veronica E. Murtagh, 35, of Greenfield, was charged on Sept. 24 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI. Brian M. Walsh, 19, of Clifton Park, was charged on Sept.

24 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

6 Ernest Charles Buhr SCHUYLERVILLE — Ernest Charles Buhr, 85, a former resident of Schuylerville, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Home of the Good Shephard in Moreau.

Born May 13, 1931 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Caroline Kramer Buhr.

Mr. Buhr was a US Marine Corps veteran and had served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Marine Corps League District 641 in Saratoga Springs, the VFW Post #358 in Ballston Spa, American Legion Post #91 in Mechanicville, Chosen Few North Eastern NYS Chapter in Scotia, the NY Telephone Pioneers, and the American Rifle Assoc. He retired from NYNEX where he had worked for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Buhr.

Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Ransom; son, Richard Buhr; sister Shirley Brigges; five grandchildren and four 4 great grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home in Schuylerville, with Rev. Virginia Cornell, officiating. Burial with military honors followed at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in his memory to the VFW Post #358, 68 E. North St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Lewis M. French, Jr. GREENFIELD CENTER — Lewis M. French, Jr. passed away at his home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016.

He was 87.

Born on April 3, 1929 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Mabel (Whipple) and Lewis M. French, Sr. Lewis served in the National Guard Company L, 27th Infantry Division from 1947 until 1959, obtaining the rank of Sgt. First Class. He was employed at General Electric for several years before entering the insurance field, obtaining his Life Insurance license in 1960 through Continental Assurance Company and operating his own business until his retirement in 2000.

Lew enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks, fishing and hunting with family and friends, and being around his family as often as possible. He also had a love for flying and after acquiring his pilot’s license in earlier years, would fly often with friends. He belonged to many organizations throughout his lifetime including Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, BPOE Club, Royal Order of Jesters

OBITUARIES Court #122, Masonic Order Rising Sun Lodge #103, to name a few.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 38 years, Jane (Groff) French; his first wife and mother of his children, Caroline Loeffler Patterson; three children, Steven French, Janice (Guay) Benjamin and Judy Martuscello and their spouses; one brother Robert J. French and his wife Kathleen of Minnesota; three step-children, Christopher Kuznia, John Kuznia and Jan (Kuznia) Parton and their spouses, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Lew was predeceased one brother, John E. French and two sisters, Eudora (Dodie) Getter and Mae Fisher.

Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/ Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A masonic service by Rising Sun Lodge #103 was held after the gathering followed by funeral services conducted

by Pastor Rev. William Church.

Burial was in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, also in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to the National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061.

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

Mickey McCollum Vassallo SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mickey McCollum Vassallo died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center where she was lovingly cared for by the staff on 2 Victoria.

She was born in Pikeville, TN to Eva Mansfield and Clyde E. McCollum on August 23, 1926. The family moved frequently as her Dad was responsible for opening airports and TWA terminals across the country.

She married Edward Vassallo in 1950. They raised twp daughters. In 1958 the family moved to England where Edward was assigned to the English division of Campbell Soup. The family lived there for 10 years. In 1968 Edward took a position with Reynolds Tobacco Company and the family moved to Winston-Salem, NC until his death in 1974. Most recently Mickey lived in Woodstock, VT and, since 2001, in Saratoga Springs.

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016 An avid golfer, she learned to love the game on the links in Norfolk, England and the beautiful rolling hills of Vermont. She loved animals, especially horses, cats and Standard Poodles. She had an appreciation for fine art and crafts. While in WinstonSalem she opened an American Crafts store, named Unicorn, with her sister Mary. Her sense of style came through as she had been an avid collector of Wedgwood and English antiques. She was always up for a driving adventure exploring the small roads and villages of England and Europe with her family. She enjoyed gardening and flower arranging and belonging to numerous garden clubs. She also had a wonderful collection of crystals and stones that she would hunt for wherever she was. She was fascinated with the unseen. She was an avid reader and always had a book open. She was a loyal fan of the NY Yankees and their captain Derek Jeter. She found great joy in being with her children, grandchildren, stepchildren and their families. She had many friends on both sides of the “pond” who loved her for her warmth, free spirit, humor and sense of adventure.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Mary (Toni) Blunt, and her son-in-law, The Reverend Canon Thomas T. Parke.

She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Vassallo of Santa Fe, NM, and Allison Parke of Saratoga Springs; granddaughters, Kassandra Frua De Angeli, Justine Kahn (Christopher Benjamin), and Tess Kahn; great-granddaughter, Eve Aurora Benjamin; step-family, Emily Parke Crawford, Dan Crawford, Jackson and Penelope Crawford, Tracy Parke, and Jonathan Parke; niece, Victoria Montgomery; nephew, James Blunt; God-daughter, Kelly Joan Smith Brown, and dear friends George and Grace Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for Mickey can be made to Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866 Words cannot adequately express the wonderful care she received from everyone at Wesley especially on 2 Victoria. They cared for her with love and respect, making her three years there the very best they could be. She was blessed at a very challenging time in her life.

A memorial service will be held at The Church of the Holy Cross, Main Street, Warrensburg, NY, at a later date. An announcement will be made.

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

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Paula V. Langdon EASTON — Paula V. Langdon, 90, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Paula was the daughter of James Vendette and Julia LaBelle. Born in New York City, she studied pre-med and moved to Saratoga Springs where she worked in Pathology at Saratoga Hospital. While working at the hospital, she received a lifetime state appointment and taught emergency room crisis management.

After leaving her position at the hospital, Paula and her husband, Nate Langdon, invested more time in their publishing business. Together they started the Wise Shopper newspaper on a mimeograph machine, in the basement of a Greenwich church. They eventually moved the business to Broad Street in Schuylerville and grew their paper into one of the most popular in the area.

Paula was an educated, successful business woman.

Once retired, she traveled the world, creating many great memories that she enjoyed sharing with loved ones. Paula was a very independent woman and had a huge heart filled with love for her family, animals, and the children of St. Jude’s research hospital.

Survivors include her great-nephew Christopher Crocker who resided with her; her two nieces Debbie Crocker and Roberta Gilligan, as well as several cousins.

There were no public calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 at the historic Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor.

Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, also in Saratoga Springs.

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

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

Raymond C. Rawson Sr. SARATOGA SRINGS — Raymond C. Rawson Sr., age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 13, 1926 in Rouses Point, NY, the son of the late Addison and Martha Clarke Rawson.

Raymond was a signal maintainer for many years with the D and H Railroad. He touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He also was very proud to serve his country in the US Army.

He enjoyed baseball and old-time movies.

He was the beloved husband of Barbara Rawson for over 58 years and they had a fun-filled life together. Ray will forever be remembered by his devoted children, Raymond Rawson Jr., Robin Rawson (Correne), Martha Schunk (Kenneth), eight grandsons, one treasured granddaughter and two great-grandsons, along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings.

OBITUARIES 7 Calling hours were held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

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

Robert A. Caruso Sr. GANSEVOORT — With his loving family by his bedside, Robert A. Caruso Sr., age 76, passed away at the Wells House in Johnstown on Friday evening, September 30, 2016. With their support and the support of many friends, Bob fought a brief but brave battle with GBM brain cancer.

Born on April 6, 1940 in Fort Edward, Bob was the son of the late Charles W. and Susie T. Cimo Caruso. Upon graduation from Fort Edward High School, Bob joined the Navy, both in active duty and as a reservist. He served aboard the USS Beatty, the USS Haley and the USS Little Rock CLG4. He loved the sea. One of Bob’s happiest memories occurred during the time he was stationed in Italy. Bob and his family were able to visit the birthplace of his mother, Susie, in Fondi.

Bob was also a retiree of the Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward. Last acting as a purchasing agent for the company, Bob, in previous years, would teach basic paper making skills to children at local schools. He also worked in the mill performing many different jobs.

As a young boy and as a youth, Bob worked alongside his father building “Camp Andre” on Adirondack Lake.

He and his siblings would spend many summer and winter nights there fishing, hunting and swimming. Bob often brought his own children to “Camp” to enjoy the same activities.

In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony Caruso of Fort Edward and Jerry Caruso of Hudson Falls.

Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Hayes), for whom he was an Alzheimer’s caregiver; his three children, Valerie, Charles and Robert Jr. along with their families; his sister, Carol Cicero of Hudson Falls; his brother Charles of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Bob will be held at the Saratoga Springs Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Edie Road in Wilton on Saturday October 15 at 1:30 p.m. A private

burial service was held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to the Wells Nursing Home Inc., 201 West Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095 or to JAVAC (Johnstown Volunteer Ambulance Company), 231 North Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095.

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

Condolences can be made online at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Elaine E. (Ensor) Mann SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elaine E. (Ensor) Mann, 95, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 3, 2016 at her residence.

Born on Oct. 26, 1920 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Hall of Fame jockey Buddy Ensor and Daisy Bennett Ensor. A longtime resident of Saratoga Springs, she was the former Executive Director of the National Museum of Racing on Union Avenue for many years. A member and communicant of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church, she was predeceased by her husband, Charles W. Mann, who died April 12, 2006.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia “Patty” and Daniel Murray of Bradenton, FL; four grandsons, Kevin, Timothy, Daniel and Michael Murray and seven great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. George E. Blasick, C.Ss.R., pastor. Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Ave. also in Saratoga Springs Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Warhorse Fundraisers Shatter Record MECHANICVILLE — With tremendous support from the local community, Saratoga Brewing and DeCrescente Distributing Company were thrilled to announce that they had raised more than $23,000 through

their coaster and pinup program, as well as special events, in support of the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation, shattering last year’s $12,000 record.

The check presentation was held on Thursday, September 29, at the

Saratoga Brewing Tap Room located at 131 Excelsior Ave. For more information about the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation please visit www.saratogawarhorse. com or call 518-886-8131.

Sustainable Saratoga’s TREE TOGA #5 8-warhorse. Old Saratoga Brewing Company owner Max Oswald presents a check from a community wide fundraising effort partnered with DeCrescente Distributing Company to Saratoga War Horse founder Bob Nevins. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 1, several volunteers and Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project planted 25 trees, funded by generous donors to Sustainable Saratoga. These were the 115th through 139th trees planted by Sustainable Saratoga volunteers since 2014, bringing the total for this year to 75 trees planted.

For more information, email trees@sustainablesaratoga.org or visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/TreeToga5/.

Rick Fenton of Sustainable Saratoga demonstrates the correct way to plant a tree (Kentucky Yellow Wood) Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Sailor Spotlight

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM — A 2010 Schuylerville High School graduate and Watervliet native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer, USS Preble.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Kim Connelly is the senior enlisted logistics specialist aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer operating out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

The crew is highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches, and drills.

“I joined the Navy because I didn’t know exactly what I wanted

to do with my life,” said Connelly.

“I wanted to travel the world and I wanted to serve my country. I wanted to make my parents proud. Serving in the Navy means being able to fight for our country and our freedoms and represent everybody who has gone before us, and paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. It’s a real honor.”

Thank you Senior Chief Petty Officer Kim Connelly for all that you do.

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Local Finalist in New Yorker’s Captionless Cartoon SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs resident, Zack Vogel, is one of three finalists in the New Yorker magazine’s captionless cartoon contest.

The New Yorker invites the public to submit humorous

Holiday Assistance Program SARATOGA COUNTY — If you are interested in participating in Franklin Community Center’s Holiday Assistance Program, now is the time to let them know. Each year, the organization provides hundreds of children throughout the County with gifts to brighten their holidays.

For more information, contact Lindsay at Lindsay@franklincommunitycenter.org or at 518-587-9826 x 225.

Individuals, families and groups are all welcome to consider donating items, adopting families or providing monetary donations.

Skidmore’s New Horse Show Site STILLWATER — The Town of Stillwater Planning Board approved a site plan and special use permit for a property at 28 Brickhouse Road that was a gift to Skidmore College from the estate of the late Robert R. Rosenheim valued at $1 million.

The 103-acre farm will be used as the new location for Skidmore’s Saratoga Classic Horse Show beginning in June 2017, the college’s largest annual fundraiser for scholarships.

The new facility will add both competition and schooling (practice) rings, increasing the number from five arenas to eight. In addition, it will provide enlarged spaces for horses, turnout, vendors, and public viewing.

The LA Group is the landscape architect, bringing equestrian industry expert Allen Rheinheimer’s design to fruition. Improvements will begin this fall.

Adele Einhorn, executive director of the horse show, said the moment is bittersweet in that it ends a 19-year partnership with NYRA and Yaddo, where the horse show was previously held. “We truly enjoyed the friendship and support of these two community leaders,” she said, “but this expansion and new facility will better meet the needs of our participants.”

captions for consideration by the literary magazine’s long-time cartoon editor, Bob Mankoff.

Approximately 5,000 submissions are received each week from readers all over the country.

This week, Vogel is one of the

three finalists with his six-word submission: “I’m not a big cat person.” The cartoon depicts a huge, angry looking cat about to paw at a tiny man, standing defenseless except for a lackadaisically pointed sewing needle.

Online voting is now open through 11:59 P.M. E.S.T. on October 9 at http://contest.newyorke r. c om / C apt i on C onte st . aspx?tab=vote. You don’t need to be a magazine subscriber to vote, but if not you will need to create a

free New Yorker login.

Vogel says, “I’m a little embarrassed to be listed on any ballot this year, but don’t worry, I don’t get any nuclear codes or anything if I win. Thanks for voting!”

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“To put it plain and simple,” as the song lyrics continue, Saratoga Springs’ Charter Change Committee should start their work by respecting the voters: 2006: 62 percent of voters voted no, rejecting a change to a Strong Mayor.

2012: 58 percent of voters voted no, rejecting a change to a City Manager.

Voters already have said no to the two most prominent options except for simply refining

OP/ED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

What Part of No Doesn’t the Committee Understand?

our current Commission form of government.

Pat Kane, who is the current Committee’s Vice Chairman, also led the 2012 unsuccessful referendum to change our Commission form of government. He’s obviously biased. The voters rejected Pat’s very hard work leading the 2012 group of at least 20 people who labored for more than 18 months. They conducted 67 public meetings, brought in city managers from other cities, garnered

front-page articles regularly describing in detail their rationale for change, and significantly outspent the pro-Commission form of government group.

Net: Saratoga Springs voters were educated about the potential benefits of changing to a different form of government.

So why was the latest Charter change referendum led by Pat rejected soundly, losing in 23 of the 25 voting districts in 2012?

Saratogians voted no because

they love living in Saratoga Springs; don’t believe any other city is nearly as desirable; don’t trust the “trust me” I know best superior attitude; and recognize our city’s successes including an excellent bond rating and financial health, as recognized by the NY State Comptroller last week as the single healthiest city in the entire state.

Citizens also saw no reason to imitate less successful upstate towns that use the other

forms of government being considered. The current Committee needs to listen to the voters who experience the city daily and have already said no to sweeping change twice in only 10 years.

Richard Sellers Saratoga Springs Member of SUCCESS, which supports the Commission Form of Government

October 8 Walk: Remembering Babies Lost Too Soon When NBC’s new drama, “This Is Us,” debuted last week, it received rave reviews—no more so than within the pregnancy loss community. The season premiere depicts the stillbirth of a baby, and the emotional tidal wave that follows. For those of us who have endured this loss in our own lives, the episode provided a bittersweet reminder of our dearly loved and sorely missed babies. More importantly, it shone a spotlight on pregnancy loss and stillbirth, and made these topics part of the national conversation—something that happens far too rarely.

The episode was also extremely timely, given that October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Each year, Angel Names Association (ANA), a Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit that offers a variety of programs supporting the families of stillborn children, commemorates this month by hosting a memorial walk in Saratoga Spa State Park.

Hundreds of people participate in this family-friendly, uplifting event, which aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of stillbirth—more than 26,000 babies are stillborn in

this country each year. It also aims to raise funds for ANA’s programs, including one which covers funeral and headstone expenses for stillborn babies.

We on the ANA Board of Directors believe that by assisting other families of stillborn children, we are providing a light to families enduring their darkest hours. You can help, too. Join us at our annual memorial walk at 1:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 in Saratoga Spa State Park. Learn more about the walk, and ANA’s mission, by visiting our website, angelnames.org, or finding us on Facebook. Or, simply watch

the season premiere of “This Is Us,” and commit to starting a conversation about stillbirth and pregnancy loss. With your help, we can work to erase the stigma attached to pregnancy

loss, and can remember all babies lost too soon.

Lisa Rose Vice President, ANA and the ANA Board of Directors

Street Food Abroad: A Word of Caution As a travel medicine nurse who counsels international travelers on staying healthy abroad, I’d like to add a word of caution to your advice in Saratoga TODAY to consume street food abroad. [See September 30 issue, p. 31, “TravelExperiences: Street Food Vendors Locally and Around the World.”] Unlike the U.S., street vendors abroad may be unregulated and poor hygiene practice is the largest contributor to traveler’s diarrhea. Street vendors (and restaurants) may lack facilities for hand washing, refrigeration, cutting board segregation, and safe water to wash fruits and vegetables. Traveler’s diarrhea affects 30 to 70 percent of travelers, depending on the destination. Highrisk locations include parts of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.

Untreated bacterial diarrhea usually lasts 3 to 5 days in the healthy adult, and at least will be an inconvenience to the traveler, but may be life-threatening in the immunocompromised, infants and young children. I advise travelers who have adventurous dietary habits to get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid and to follow “rules” for safer food and beverage consumption:

Food should be freshly cooked and served piping hot; Avoid foods washed with nonpotable water and never cooked, like salads; Avoid beverages diluted with nonpotable water and ice; Avoid raw or undercooked meat, fish or shellfish; Avoid unpasteurized dairy products, like goat cheese; If eating fruit, it should have a thick skin and you should wash it yourself in clean water and peel it yourself; No ice in beverages, be sure to wipe cans and bottles dry before opening and drinking from them; Drink only purified water, beverages that have been boiled or beverages from a sealed source; If you choose to eat from a street vendor, choose one that is turning food over quickly.

While it may seem like a downer to limit oneself abroad; losing a few days of your much-anticipated, bucket-list trip is more so!

Lori Barker, MS, RN, CEN, CPEN Saratoga Hospital’s Travel Medicine at Corporate Health Services Mechanicville

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Notes From City Hall

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

rather than pay more taxes or receive diminished services,” Madigan said. The Council last month voted unanimously in favor of using up to about half of the reserve. This is the fifth city budget put forth by Madigan that contains virtually no increase in property tax and

The 2017 budget proposal can be viewed on the city’s website at www.saratogasprings.org.

City Requests Resident Feedback For Open Space Plan The city of Saratoga Springs is conducting a sur-

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city’s proposed operating budget in 2017 will top $45.5 million – an approximate three percent increase over 2016 – but will contain no increase in taxes for city taxpayers, according to the proposal released by city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan this week.

The $45.52 million plan marks an increase of $1.51 million over the 2016 budget, with contractual wages and health insurance accounting for nearly all of the change.

Main revenue sources supporting the operating budget remain largely the same as 2016 - little to no increase is antici- The latest design of the proposed addition to the Saratoga Springs City Center, ORIGINAL DESIGN featuring an above-street “connector” over Maple Avenue and a parking structure, at SARATOGA SPRINGS CENTERtax, PARKING STRUCTURE pated forCITYsales right, adjacent to High Rock Park.

Scale: mortgage tax, state aid, or video-lottery termithe 2017 budget year marks the vey to update its Open Space nal aid (VLT). VLT is budgeted sixth time municipalities are Plan and asks residents to parabout $498,000 higher than in required to remain under the ticipate in a survey regarding years past to reflect the amount state property tax cap. their needs and concerns as it received for each of the past Public budget work- relates to open space and future three years ($2.325 million). shops will take place: 1 p.m. open space planning. “Open “In the face of large and obligon Wednesday Oct. 12; Space” in the survey is defined atory expense increases and Wednesday, Oct. 19, and as: public and privately-owned otherwise flat revenues, this is Monday, Oct. 24. A Public undeveloped lands which are not the year to leave money on Comment period will also be important for a variety of reathe table,” Madigan said, in a provided during each work- sons, including recreation, statement. shop. The first of two pub- conservation, water resource The 2017 Budget counts lic hearings will take place at protection, agriculture, forboth reserve funds and fund 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. estry, or simply because of their balance among its revenue The council must adopt a bud- scenic qualities and their conresources. Amounts supporting get by Nov. 30; if it doesn’t, tribution to the overall charthe general operating budget the proposed comprehensive acter of the town. To take the include funds from unassigned budget will become the 2017 survey, go to: https://www.surfund balance ($541,000), the veymonkey.com/r/X62W7JX adopted budget.

Retirement Reserve ($300,000) and the Tax Stabilization Public Forum on Saratoga Springs Charter Review Reserve ($775,000). “With no new revenue sources, little revSARATOGA SPRINGS — What The charter lays out the orgaenue growth, an almost 8 perdo you like about our city govern- nization, powers, functions and cent increase in health care ment? What would you change? The essential procedures of our governcosts, I can think of few betSaratoga Springs Charter Review ment. Citizen feedback is crucial to ter circumstances to use this Commission wants to hear from the Commission’s charge of recomreserve. It was created for this local residents at the Town Meeting mending updates to the Charter, purpose. It is funded with being held by the Commission on which, by law, happens every ten taxpayer dollars.

Taxpayers October 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the years. Learn more at www.charterdeserve to use their reserve Tang Museum, Skidmore College. review.robrina.com.

Weibel Ave. Not What It Used To Be “Weibel Avenue has changed dramatically.

It’s no longer the rural road it used to be,” said Public Safety Commissioner Chris Mathiesen, referencing a plan

to lower the speed limit from 40 to 30 mph on Weibel, from Lake Avenue to the city line on Louden Road. A public hearing regarding the proposal will take place Oct. 18 with a potential City Council vote to follow later in the evening.

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Red Flags For Code Blue Continued from front page.

“We weren’t given a voice to be part of the solution, or we would have expressed our concerns at that time,” said Michelle Smith, executive director of The Children’s Museum, on Caroline Street.

“The museum supports the needs of the community - the homeless, the children, the families – we’re very sensitive to the complicated issues we face and we want to be part of the solution to make sure everyone has their needs met,” Smith added.

“Where the complexity comes in for this location is that it’s directly between the museum entrance parking lot and the library. We need to make sure our patrons feel safe and secure coming to the museum.”

A three-page “summary of concerns” was presented to city Mayor Joanne Yepsen and a meeting was convened Friday at City Hall with nearly two dozen local business owners and residents.

Yepsen, Public Safety Department Deputy Eileen Finneran, Shelters of Saratoga Director Michael Finocchi and Police Chief Greg Veitch were in attendance to listen to grievances during the 60-minute

Soul Saving Station, the proposed new home for Code Blue, at the corner of Henry and Caroline Streets.

meeting. Questions were raised about whether Code Blue residents would be screened for sex offender status, complaints made about increased costs that would be associated with increased lighting and cameras for better street visibility, private police guards, and the cleanup of increased debris, and requests heard that a closed-door curfew be instituted at the shelter as early as 7 p.m.

City Police Chief Greg Veitch responded that an increased police presence would be visible, and Finocchi indicated S.O.S. may be open to the idea of an earlier curfew previously targeted as midnight

and which could potentially be changed to 10 p.m.

Members of the east side community said they are mobilizing as a group and urging that the Salvation Army reconsider and agree to host Code Blue for another winter as a shortterm solution, while the group becomes more involved in finding a permanent, long-term solution.

“I think it’s a great program and we need something like this in the community, but it landed on us without warning. We didn’t get any notice and it was quite a surprise,” Pyle said.

“It would be great if the Salvation Army can take it back this season, so we can then look at some solutions in the long-term.”

The largest issue in designating a permanent home for Code Blue is financial. No city funds have been used to operate the shelter, and while no one has yet to raise the idea of spending tax dollars on a permanent facility, other communities are exploring the possibilities.

In Colorado, the city of Aurora recently tabbed $1.5 million of its cannabis tax revenues to be used for homeless programs, and in Los Angeles, California, the City Council

The Salvation Army, the former home of Code Blue, on Woodlawn Avenue.

voted to place a bond measure before voters on the November ballot to raise money to fight homelessness.

In each of the past two years, the Code Blue Saratoga shelter was open more than 80 nights providing more than 3,054 and 3,344 overnight stays, respectively, in addition to more than 1,700 others provided dinner during the winter seasons of 2014-15 and 2015-16. The days of operation are anticipated to increase given new state mandates which require shelters to open when temperatures dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Previously, Code Blue operated at a threshold of

below 20 degrees.

“We’re opening on Nov. 1 – somewhere,” said Mayor Yepsen, explaining the search for other potential facilities proved unsuccessful due to factors such as affordability and date availability. “If anyone has any suggestions, let us know.”

It appears the Caroline Street location will serve as Code Blue’s winter home should no other venue be brought into the mix during the next few weeks. “If nothing happens, we’ll still have a place,” said Mike Finocchi. “Like the mayor said, it’s going to be somewhere.”

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Family Vision Reaches Out to Save a Sister from Blindness SARATOGA SPRINGS — When historic Saratoga restaurant Lillian’s closed, employee Dilyana Bell didn’t know where her next job would be. Unbeknownst to her, Susan E Halstead, ABOC, FNAO, owner of Family Vision Care Center, reached out to Lillian’s saying she was looking to hire someone great, and Bell was at the top of the recommended list.

Bell joined Family Vision in February. It was a great match. In a

recent statement, Halstead described Bell as a hard worker, honest, loyal and trainable. All that and more. So, when Bell found out her big sister was going blind, Halstead jumped all in to help without hesitation.

“In May, we learned that D’s [Dilyana’s] 29-year-old sister, Tatyana, was diagnosed with granular corneal dystrophy,” said Halstead. “She is extremely light sensitive and without obtaining corneal transplants, she will

go completely blind. Her vision now is comparable to having a handful of sand thrown into your eyes that you cannot get out.”

Tatyana Georgieva and her sister, Bell, grew up in Bulgaria, a country in Eastern Europe. Bell moved to the U.S. four years ago, but her sister remained.

Bell is deeply devoted to her family, and has many happy memories of her and her sister and parents

Left to right: Dilyana Bell, Jen Grassi, coworker at Family Vision, and Tatyana Georgieva in Bulgaria in September. Photo provided.

spending weekends out on the farm, tending a huge vegetable garden and taking care of cows and pigs together.

Back home in town, she remembers how they’d cuddle on the couch and watch television. It was very loving.

Then their father passed away.

“The moment I lost my father,” said Bell, “I said to my sister and my mother that I would do everything I can to make sure that they are healthy and fine. It’s very painful when I see my sister and her eyes. She’s so young, and she could lose her vision and never be able to see again. It’s very hard to accept it, because she’s married and wants to have kids soon.”

Georgieva lives with her husband in Bulgaria. According to Halstead, she and her husband are architects with a combined annual income of $3,000. Halstead said that in Bulgaria, organs are very rarely donated and transplants are rare due to religious beliefs.

“Granular corneal dystrophy is completely treatable with corneal transplants,” said Halstead. “We have been working for months at trying to secure the procedure for Tatyana in Albany with Dr. Schultz and Albany Medical Center Hospital.”

The good news is they recently learned that Shultz and the hospital are willing to help Georgieva and are offering an extraordinary discount on their expertise and services. But both the Bulgarian and U.S. governments need proof that the procedure is fully paid before Georgieva can come here to have it done.

The clock is ticking. They need to raise $30,000. The Lion’s

Club has offered to provide $4,800 in fond remembrance of Bell’s friendly wait service at their weekly Lillian’s gatherings.

Halstead also said that John Baker, owner of Gaffney’s, has generously offered to host a fundraiser on Saturday, November 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Gaffney’s will provide complimentary hors d’oeuvres. There will be a $25 entrance fee and a silent auction.

“I know first hand that all of us are asked every day to provide financial assistance to numerous worthy organizations and charities,” said Halstead. “More importantly, I also know that we are an extremely generous community and I would like to personally ask you to consider assisting this young woman.

Whether you believe in fate, Karma, God or simple acts of kindness, it is rather ironic that Dilyana ended up in my employ at precisely the same time her sister received this diagnosis of total blindness if her condition is left untreated. My staff and I feel compelled to do everything we possibly can to make this operation a reality.”

How to Help Donate an auction item, especially one that would engender high bidding.

Attend the Gaffney’s fundraiser November 5 and bring your friends.

Or donate cash or checks made payable to Dilyana Bell, c/o Family Vision Care Center, 205 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Donations are needed

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BUSINESS

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Vanags Receives Designation from TCT’s Quotes for Kids International Economic Development Council Raises $600 for Pediatrics

MALTA — Marty Vanags, president of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership in Malta, New York earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) administered the CEcD exam on September 24-25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

With over 20 years of economic development experience, Vanags came to Saratoga County in 2015 after leading community and economic development efforts in Indiana. Vanags was also re-confirmed to a third twoyear term on IEDC’s Board of Directors.

The CEcD designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession. Candidates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three

Left to right: Brian Radicchi, Liberty Mutual Insurance; Klare Ingram, Saratoga Hospital Foundation; Amy Raimo, Saratoga Hospital Foundation; Kevin Simon, Liberty Mutual Insurance; and Kate Shoemaker, TCT Federal Credit Union. Photo provided.

Marty Vanags, president of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership.

Photo by MarkBolles.com.

parts and spans two days.

As highly competent economic development professionals, Certified Economic Developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create leadership to build upon and maximize the economic development sector.

Vanags joins over 1,100 active CEcDs in the United States, 25 in New York State.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization serving economic developers.

With more than 4,700 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. For more information, visit iedconline.org.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is focused on creating and maintaining streamlined economic development and innovation in Saratoga County. The Partnership released its two-year economic development plan, The Saratoga Strategy, in December 2015.

For more information about the Partnership, visit saratogapartnership.org.

BALLSTON SPA — In a collaborative effort, TCT Federal Credit Union (TCT) partnered with Liberty Mutual Insurance to host their first “Quotes for Kids” donation drive to benefit pediatric healthcare at Saratoga Hospital.

Held July 15 – August 15, the drive encouraged TCT members to see how much they could save by requesting an auto or home insurance quote. For each insurance quote requested, a $5 donation was made to help support pediatric emergency services at Saratoga Hospital, and pediatric dental care and assistance to families for prescription drug costs at the Hospital’s Saratoga Community Health Center.

Over 60 insurance quotes were requested by TCT members, resulting in a donation of $300, which was then matched by Liberty Mutual Insurance. A total donation amount of $600 was

presented to Saratoga Hospital Foundation on September 23.

TCT members also benefitted by taking part in the drive. Those who accepted an offer of insurance, saved an average of $500 per year. The total savings of all members who switched their auto and/or home insurance policies to Liberty Mutual Insurance was over $10,000.

Saratoga Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Saratoga Hospital. Over the years, the Foundation has raised more than $40 million for Saratoga Hospital programs and facilities, all of which benefit the people of the Saratoga region.

For more information, visit www. saratogahospitalfoundation.org.

About TCT Federal Credit Union: Since 1959, TCT Federal Credit Union has been committed to providing quality financial services at an affordable cost. For more information, visit www.tctfcu.org.

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Dow Joins Neurology Team

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Amanda Dow, neurologist, has joined Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Hospital Medical Group-Neurology.

A native of Glens Falls, Dow earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

She completed an internship and residency in neurology at Albany Medical College.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group-Neurology is located at 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. To make an appointment with Dow, call 518-693-4629. For more information, go to www.saratogahospital.org.

BSBPA Networking Breakfast BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, October 18, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., hosted by Living Water Photography at Blue Caboose Framery, 87 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or

$10 that morning, both payable at the door. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. For more information or to RSVP, email info@ballston. org. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17 recently, she was a government relationship manager for First Niagara Bank in Albany.

Established in 1838, BSNB celebrates more than 175 years of community banking. For more information, visit www.bsnb.com.

Ratsep Named Named VP at BSNB

O’Connor Named VP at BSNB

Algonquin Building, is larger with more natural light and a fresh, new look.

Common Thread Saratoga, now located at 512 Broadway, is the largest yarn shop in the area and has a wide selection of yarns, patterns, books, needles, roving and accessories. Project and technique classes are regularly offered and there are three drop-in classes every week. These classes are for beginners and advanced beginners to work on a new project or one they are struggling with. For more information, visit www. commonthreadsaratoga.com.

Fialkowski Promoted to AVP at BSNB

BALLSTON SPA — Deborah O’Connor has been named vice president and cash management advisor at Ballston Spa National Bank according to Chris Dowd, president and CEO. In this position, O’Connor will be responsible for providing cash management solutions to established customers and prospective corporate clients.

O’Connor comes to BSNB with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry including the areas of business development, treasury management and for the past 17 years, government banking.

Most

BALLSTON SPA – Thomas Ratsep has been named vice president and commercial banking manager at Ballston Spa National Bank according to Chris Dowd, president and CEO. Ratsep joins the management team and will contribute to strategic planning efforts as well as develop new lending relationships, oversee lending decisions and manage the bank’s team of commercial lenders. Ratsep joins BSNB with more than 22 years of banking and commercial lending experience in the Capital Region.

Common Thread Saratoga Has Moved SARATOGA SPRINGS — Common Thread Saratoga has moved from 508 to 512 Broadway.

The new location, while still in the

BALLSTON SPA — Kathleen Fialkowski has been promoted to assistant vice president and business development officer II at Ballston Spa National Bank according to Chris Dowd, president and CEO. In this position, Fialkowski will be responsible for developing, retaining, and expanding relationships with new and existing customers.

Fialkowski joined BSNB in 2014 as a branch manager with more than 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She

was promoted to business development officer I later that same year.

In 2016, BSNB honored Fialkowski with the Summit Employee of the Year award recognizing excellence in customer service.

Phinney Design Group Wins People’s Choice SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phinney Design Group, a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Management firm located in Saratoga Springs, has recently won the People’s Choice Award for 2016 from AIA New York State.

Michael Phinney, Principal Architect, accepted the award on behalf of Phinney Design Group at the AIA New York State Design Awards Event in Saratoga Springs on Friday, September 30. The Phinney Design Group was recognized for their design efforts on the Bio Building, part of the Wild Center/Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks in Tupper Lake.

Michael Phinney’s experience with sustainable design, his LEED accreditation, and his previous experience on the first certified Green Building built in New York caught the Wild Center’s attention.

The Natural History Museum’s campus attained LEED Silver certification in 2008, becoming the first LEED-certified building in the Adirondack Park and the first LEED-certified museum in New York State. These sustainable strategies enable it to save between 20 and 30 percent on operating costs.

Further information on Phinney Design Group can be found at www.phinneydesign.com.

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EDUCATION

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

20th Anniversary of Corinth Elementary CORINTH — Corinth Elementary School at 356 Center Street celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, October 5. Assembly Member Daniel Stec made a presentation after Principal Steimle’s welcome and Corinth Central School Superintendent Dr. Mark Stratton’s opening address.

Artist Kendra Schreiber, art teacher Lisa Palmero, and fifth grade students presented and dedicated a sign, and the

students sang “Make New Friends.” Lisa Janicke, music teacher, then led all students in “We are the Tommies” before Corinth Board of Education’s President, Lori Baker, made closing remarks.

Corinth High School Marching Band, under the direction of Carol Cutler, led the ensemble back to the lobby for tours and treats by the Elementary Student Council, under the direction of Tina Fuller.

Left to right: former Board of Education President John Aldridge (at the time of the building of the school); former Board Member Dick Keubler (at the time of the building of the school); former Corinth Central School District Superintendent Tom Gould (at the time of the building of the school); Corinth Elementary School Principal Jennifer Steimle; NYS Assemblyman Dan Stec; and Corinth Central School District Superintendent Dr. Mark Stratton. Not pictured, former Board Member Jim Hopkins (at the time of the building of the school).

CTE Students Showcase Work to Woerner SARATOGA SPRINGS — Assembly Member Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) said Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide great models, after visiting with CTE students, faculty, and administrators at the F. Donald Myers Center Education Center and SUNY Adirondack Early College Career Academy on September 30.

Students from a variety of CTE programs gave information to Woerner about the programs they are enrolled in. Members of SkillsUSA and Future Farmers of America (FFA) also had a chance to talk about their organizations.

Woerner was particularly interested in post graduation

placement rates. Chef Maureen Clancy, an instructor in the Culinary Arts program, said she gets calls in May from local employers looking to recruit graduating seniors.

Students in all CTE programs do internships, or job shadowing, which provides them with real world experience, and exposure to prospective employers or continuing education opportunities.

“Each CTE program is certified by a national industry-based certifying body,” said WSWHE BOCES Superintendent of Schools, James Dexter. This makes graduates that much more desirable and contributes to high placement rates.

CTE is a division of the WSWHE BOCES. It provides an array of classes for secondary school students as well as adults. CTE classes include Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice Studies, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Early Childhood Education, Employment Training and Transition, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Graphic and Visual Communications, Health Occupations, HVAC-R, Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Operation, Horse Care, Horticulture, Landscaping and Floral Design, Machine Tool Technology, Power Sport Technology, and Welding. CTE also offers Service Level Hospitality, Service Level Human Services, and Service Level Technical and Trade Services programs, as well as New Visions Engineering and New Visions Health Careers Exploration. SUNY Adirondack Early College Career Academy programs in Electrical Technology/ Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology/ Computer Networking, and New Media are also available at CTE. For more information: visit CareerAndTechEd.org.

Assembly Member Carrie Woerner learns more about the CTE program from welding students. Photo provided.

CTE conservation students describe their work to Assembly Member Carrie Woerner.

Photo provided.

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Gordon Creek Students Act with Respect SSCSD Appoints Thuener

Coach Rich Johns is seen with Michelle Greco's first grade class at Gordon Creek Elementary School in Ballston Spa. Coach spent a day sharing his “Act With Respect Always” and seeing all the students and teachers at the school. If you would like Coach to visit your school or group go to: www.actwithrespectalways.com.

Dawes Named Chief Diversity Officer SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elliott Dawes, a former civil rights lawyer, professor and academic/student affairs administrator, has been named SUNY Empire State College’s chief diversity officer for institutional equity and inclusion, a newly created position.

Dawes’ appointment at SUNY Empire State College is the result of a national search.

As the chief diversity officer, Dawes will strategize and collaborate with the entire college community to ensure SUNY Empire maximizes the potential

of its students, faculty and staff through the existence of an inclusive and richly diverse community. He will be based at 325 Hudson Street, New York City, the college’s Manhattan location.

Dawes earned a Master of Law from Columbia Law School in 2015 and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1992, where he was a RootTilden-Snow Scholar, a Center for International Studies Junior Fellow and an editor of the New York University Review of Law and Social Change.

Empire State English Seeks Homestay Hosts SARATOGA SPRINGS — Empire State English, a language school in Saratoga Springs and Albany, has been authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enroll non-immigrant students in English programs under the F-1 student visa program.

“We have been approved as an academic and language program as part of the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) administered by the

federal government…We’re honored to take on this new role,” said Kim Andersen, president of Empire State English.

Empire State English will be coordinating lodging for its students. The school will hold information nights for those interested in applying to be hosts on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Colonie, and Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. in Saratoga Springs. For additional information, call Empire State English at 518-729-5407.

He is admitted to the New York State Bar, second department. From 2006-14, Dawes was the university director of the 18-campus CUNY system’s Black Male Initiative, which is similar in concept to Empire State College’s Black Male Initiative. Prior to his nearly eight years at CUNY, Dawes served as the assistant dean for multicultural affairs at Hofstra University School of Law. More information about the college is available at www. esc.edu

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Thuener, assistant director of facilities and operations, has been appointed as director of facilities and operations for the Saratoga Springs City School District. The appointment was effective Sept. 30.

“John Thuener’s vision for facilities and operations is aligned with the District’s overall vision. He has a proven track record as assistant director of facilities of building positive relationships, using a creative approach to problem solving and a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get the job done. We are fortunate to have Mr. Thuener leading facilities and operations for the District into the future,” said Michael Piccirillo, superintendent of schools.

Thuener has been in the facilities and operations field for over 15 years holding

various positions at SUNY Albany including project manager, general mechanic and construction equipment operator. Since 2012, he has served as the assistant director of facilities and operations at Saratoga Springs City School District.

Thuener earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in physics from the University at Albany. He also holds a master’s certificate in project management from The George Washington University.

“I am truly honored to serve our students, staff and community as director of facilities and operations for the Saratoga Springs City School District. The primary mission of our department is to provide clean, safe and innovative facilities that promote both academic and athletic excellence,” said Thuener.

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Classic Home - Matt McPadden - McPadden Builders - Wyndham Way - 21 Wyndham Way, Malta

Executive Home - Frank & Denise Volpe - Volpe Custom Homes - The Nantucket - 355 Schauber Road, Ballston Lake

Luxury Home - Scot Trifilo Terrace Homebuilders - 54 Nelson Ave. Ext., Saratoga Springs

Town Home - Frank Barbera Barbera Homes - Malta Springs 2 Essex Street, Malta

And The Winners Are…

People’s Choice Awards

And The Winners Are…

2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes People’s Choice & Realtor’s Choice Awards Realtor’s Choice Awards

Classic Home - Dave Trojanski Bonacio Construction - Burnham Hollow - 9 Burnham Road, Wilton

Executive Home - Anthony Caruso - Caruso Home Builders - Sequoia 701 Riverview Road, Rexford

Luxury Home - Scot Trifilo Terrace Homebuilders - 54 Nelson Ave. Ext., Saratoga Springs

Town Home - Tom Samascott Malta Development - Orchard Pointe - 3A Macoun Drive, Halfmoon

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Voted Best of the Best Showcase of Homes TOWN HOMES CATEGORY Landscaping Malta Development New Dimensions Outdoor Services – Randy Countermine Workmanship Malta Development Barbera Homes Master Bath Barbera Homes

Malta Development

Exterior Design Malta Development Interior Decorating Barbera Homes Blairhouse Interiors Group Best Kitchen Barbera Homes Bellevue Builders Supply Interior Floor Plan Barbera Homes

Barbera Homes

Town Home Builders Vendors Barbara Homes & Development, Inc.

Appolo Heating, Inc., Bellevue Builders Supply, Best Fire Hearth & Patio, Best Tile, Blairhouse Interiors Group, Boel Electric, Builders Installed Products, Michael J. Comanzo, Central Plumbing & Heating, Daigle Cleaning Systems, Inc., David-Louis & Sons LLC, Empire State Stone, EH Laier & Sons LLC, Empire State Stone, Erie Materials, Kal-Harbour, Inc., Lansing Property Services, LLC Northeast Stairs, Corp., Park Building Supplies, Plouman Painting, Inc., Precision Glass & Aluminum Inc., Towne TV, bWolberg Lighting Design

Malta Development Co., Inc.

Appolo Heating, Curtis Lumber, Alside Supply, Pallette Stone, David Louis Floors, Sherwin-Williams, Security Plumbing Supply, Sears, Overhead Door Co. of Glens Falls Precision Glass & Aluminum, Inc., Capital Stone, Adirondack Plastics Laminates, International Built-in Systems, Form-it Construction, Inc., Ross Concrete, LLC, Tiles by Giuseppe, New Dimensions Outdoor Services, Inc., D.S. DiGesare Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Sheft Electric, LLC, M & R Coulombe Drywall

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Voted Best of the Best Showcase of Homes CLASSIC HOMES CATEGORY Landscaping Bonacio Construction Sunshine Landscaping – Rich Mullnow Workmanship McPadden Builders Master Bath McPadden Builders

Bonacio Construction

Exterior Design McPadden Builders Interior Decorating Bonacio Construction Finishing Touches Home Décor – Shelly Walker Best Kitchen Bonacio Construction The Signature Cabinet Group – Michael Bannon Interior Floor Plan McPadden Builders

Town Home Builders Vendors

Bonacio Construction

Bonacio Construction (34 Joseph St.)

Albany Mechanical, Capital Plumbing, Baker Electric, Signature Cabinet Group, Curtis Lumber, Finishing Touches, Erie Materials, Northeast Commercial Interiors, Creative Stone Design, A.W. Hamel Stairs, California Closets, Crawford Door & Window, Precision Glass, Best Tile, Best Fire, Capital Stone, Lill Overhead Door, Security Supply, Marcella’s Appliances, Town & Country, Painting, NSE Inc., Kodiak Construction, Lifetime Seamless Gutters, ML Site Development, Morin’s Construction, James Fahy Design Associates Architecture and Engineering PC, Sunshine Landscaping

McPadden Builders LLC

W.J. Morris Excavating, Curtis Lumber, Erie Materials, Security Supply, Appolo Heating, Hamilton Plumbing, Best Tile, The Tile Man, Winchell’s Floor Covering, Flooring America, Lill Overhead Door, Powers Construction, JM Laurent Contractor, Precision Closets, AW Hamel, Brookside Nursery, Collins and Co., Granite and Marble Works, Sheridan Painting, Pallette, Concrete, Bonded Concrete, Concrete Technologies, Ross Concrete, VR Electric, The Night Stone Mason, M & R Drywall, Complete Construction, BLD Contracting Corp, Care Clean, Energy Guard Insulation

McPadden Builder

McPadden Builder

Bonacio Construction

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Voted Best of the Best Showcase of Homes EXECUTIVE HOMES CATEGORY Landscaping Volpe Custom Homes Workmanship Volpe Custom Homes Master Bath Belmonte Builders Exterior Design Caruso Home Builders Interior Decorating Volpe Custom Homes Volpe Custom Interiors – Denise Volpe Best Kitchen Volpe Custom Homes Minick Kitchen Design – Paul Minick

Belmonte Builders

Volpe Construction

Caruso Home Builders

Volpe Construction

Interior Floor Plan Caruso Home Builders

Executive Home Builders Vendors Belmonte Builders

Crawford Door & Window, VP Supply, ABC Supply, Curtis Lumber, A.W. Hamel Stairs, Albany Mechanical Services, Capital Plumbing, Brower Electric, Granite & Marble Works, Floor Source, Lill Overhead Door, BLD Contracting, Town and Country Painting, Best Fire, Clifton Park Glass & Mirrors, Norm Carlson “The Tile Man”, Baker Electric, Bonded Concrete, Best Tile

Caruso Home Builders

Robert Contracting, D’Agostino Concrete, Grandview Block & Supply, American Timber Works Bellevue Builders Supply, Park Building Supplies, Security Plumbing and Heating, EOS Technologies, HART Alarm, Lill Overhead Doors, TP Masonry, Adams Heating and Cooling, G & P Plumbing, Best Tile/ Capital Stone, Absolute Tile, J & B Painting, Ed Knight Carpentry, Northeast Stairs, Turnpike Glass, Precision Glass & Aluminum, Schenectady Floor Covering, Albany EJC Siding

Volpe Custom Homes

Bellevue Builders Supply, Innovations by VP, Erie Materials, Best Tile, Schenectady Stone, Pella Windows and Doors, Minick Kitchen Designs, CR Gas Logs & Fireplaces

Caruso Home Builders

Volpe Construction

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Voted Best of the Best Showcase of Homes LUXURY HOMES CATEGORY Landscaping Terrace Homebuilders New Dimensions Outdoor Services – Randy Countermine Workmanship Witt Construction Master Bath Terrace Homebuilders

Terrace Homebuilders

Terrace Homebuilders

Witt Construction

La Femme Home Builders

Exterior Design La Femme Home Builders Interior Decorating Witt Construction E Tanny Design – Elizabeth Tanny Best Kitchen Witt Construction Interior Floor Plan La Femme Home Builders

Witt Construction

Witt Construction

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Voted Best of the Best Showcase of Homes Executive Home Builders Vendors La Femme Home Builders, LLC

Dreamscapes Unlimited, Holmes Excavating, D & D Masonry, J & R Propane, Vanguilder & Associates, Dyerworks, Reclaimation Timbers, Saratoga Boards, Ltd., TP Masonry, Framing JFL Construction, Tice Electrical, Builders Installed Products, Pella Crawford Windows and Doors, Little Falls Lumber, Curtis Lumber, Witz Roofing, Best Fire, Security Supply, Beacon Supply, Heroth Siding, Snyders Drywall, Town and Country Painting, Progressi ve Finish, Olde School Woodworking, Brookside Nursery, BDB Paving, Columbia Cabinet Works, Michele Ahl, Interior Design, Drumm‘s Turf Services, Precision Glass, Allerdice Building Supply, Kelleher & Herkerham

Terrace Homebuilders

Curtis Lumber, Bellevue Builders, Northern Hardwoods, Glens Falls Overhead Door Co., Zarrillo’s Custom Design Kitchens, BR Johnson Inc. Windows & Doors, Adams Heating & Cooling, Capital Stone, New Dimensions Outdoor Services, Town TV & Appliances, John D. Marcella Appliance, The Tile Shop, Creative Materials, Beacon Roofing Supply, Duke Concrete Products Supply, Wolberg Electric Supply, Security Plumbing & Heating Supply, Q.C. Concrete Supply

La Femme Home Builders

Witt Construction, Inc.

E Tanny Design, Nolan Engineering, Jeff Arnold, Inc., Beasley Construction, Thoroughbred Property, Dill sheji, Chippewa Stone, Steve Herman, Tom Patricelli, Wolberg Electrical Supply, Highland Heating & Cooling, Winkler’s Plumbing, Security Supply, Best Fire, Builders Installed Products, Snyders Drywall, Glens Falls Overhead Door, Crawford Door & Window, Justin Trackey, Brady’s Hardwood Floors, Curtis Lumber, County Waste, Stone Industries, Olde School Woodworking, Earl B. Feiden Appliance, Precision Glass & Aluminum, Doc Tile, Best Tile, Adirondack A/V, R.S.C.I. , Betters & Thornquist, Central NY Electric, AGM Glass, C & S Siding, Snyder’s Drywall, Marcella Appliance, Precision Glass, Schindler Elevator, Budget Blinds La Femme Home Builders

Terrace Homebuilders

Witt Construction

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Bulb Planting

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY Planting bulbs in fall gives us a chance to thumb our noses at winter. It is an act of faith. You may be planting flower bulbs, but you are really sowing nature’s promise that the dark days of winter will eventually pass.

These small bulbs are a miracle in themselves. Think of them as rechargeable batteries. They don’t store electricity but “growth energy.” When you buy bulbs, they’re all “charged up” for you by the producer in Holland.

Daffodils, tulips and all the Dutch bulbs are offered for sale in the fall because they need 8 weeks of chilling to stimulate their growth cycle. This is another case where timing is everything.

Take a look at the information on the packages the bulbs come in. To plan your bulb planting, you’ll need to understand some important details. On each package, you’ll see bloom times listed as “early spring, mid spring, late spring and early summer.” Here’s

how I interpret these bloom times at my house: Early Spring = late March-mid April. Mid Spring = mid April- mid May. Late Spring = late April-late May and Early Summer = late May –June. A warm spring will cause your bulbs to flower earlier and a cool one will hold them back a bit so you’ll have to go with the flow. Also on the package is flower height. This will help you avoid putting taller plants in front of shorter ones that bloom at the same time. Height information is also handy when mixing bulbs into established perennial flowerbeds.

It’s always best to seek out the highest quality bulbs. The best bulbs come from The Netherlands.

The Dutch have been producing flower bulbs since the 1500’s so it is no wonder that the quality of their bulbs is unsurpassed by anyone anywhere.

The rule of thumb for planting bulbs is to dig the hole two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. Don’t be too fussy though since bulbs will actually reposition themselves at the proper depth as they grow over time.

The most important soil amendment for bulbs is bone meal. The phosphorus in bone meal is vital in restoring and expanding the bulbs after the flowering period.

You need to mix bone meal into the soil BELOW the bulb so the roots grow down through it.

Most bulbs have a pointy side and a rounded side. There are also dry, shriveled roots on the bottom of the bulb so ‘pointy side up and root side down’ is the way to go. If you still can’t figure it out,

just plant the bulb sideways. The roots know which way to grow and will actually pull the bulb upright as they grow. Helpful little bulbs, aren’t they?

The trick to perpetual success with bulbs is in knowing how to “recharge the battery” after they flower in spring. The “growth energy” stored in the bulb is quickly depleted during the all-out effort to flower.

After the flowers go by, cut them off including the stem. This prevents the bulb from wasting “growth energy” producing seeds. That “growth energy” is instead directed to the bulb where it is stored until next spring’s flowering cycle. Feed your bulbs a good bulb food during their growth cycle starting when the first shoots appear in spring.

Think of the bulbs’ leaves as solar collectors that change sunlight into “growth energy” that is sent to the bulb below for storage.

Don’t cut off these solar collectors when you remove the spent blossoms. Let them remain until they finish charging up your “bulb batteries.” The leaves will eventually turn yellow letting you know when it’s time to cut them off.

That’s it…pretty simple really.

If you take time this fall to plant bulbs, you’ll thank yourself when they emerge after the gloomy winter to announce the arrival of spring. Now, here’s a list of some of my favorites.

Narcissus: At the top of my list has to be Narcissus or Daffodils. Reliable and deer resistant, daffodils will always find a

home in my gardens. From the small early flowering Tete-a-tete to the large cupped later varieties, narcissus always make me smile.

They are great as a cut flower so you can bring a bit of spring inside to enjoy.

Crocus: One of the first we see in the spring, crocuses are reliable and reproduce quickly.

Everyone should have some crocus planted in their flowerbeds or growing in the lawn among the grass.

Muscari (Grape Hyacinth): The color blue is rare among flowers, and muscari treat us to a beautiful blue right at the beginning of the season. Besides, if the honeybees love muscari, how could I not?

Tulips: While I’m not overly fond of most tulips, there are a few that have won my heart. I live in a vey windy

location so I need tulips that are short or have very strong stems.

Scilla: Scilla is another small blue flower that I love for it’s reliability. They also reproduce more quickly than any other flower bulb I know and will easily spread from the flowerbed into the lawn.

I’m happy to let scilla loose wherever it wants to roam.

Allium: Allium is a large family of bulbs that includes garlic and onions. The fancy flowering cousins we find in the fall bulb selection have become quite popular in the last ten years…. and with good reason. Alliums are very hardy, reliable and critter resistant. They produce some of the largest and showiest flowers of any of the fall bulbs. New varieties show up every year and they reproduce easily so you will have more flowers to enjoy every year.

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BALLSTON SPA 31 Sycamore St., $319,900.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Brett and Mary Slocum.

854 Route 50, $750,000.

Jenncom Properties LLC sold property to Saratoga Schenectady Real Property LLC. 14 Cypress St., $313,984.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Andrew and Mary Grebe.

539 Eastline Rd., $236,000.

Stephen and Lisa Fabian sold property to Tisa and Frank DeGregorio, Jr. 932 State Route 67, $112,000. Kathleen Rybicki (as Trustee) sold property to Philip DeFiglio and Audra Bennett.

6 Katherine Dr., $357,000.

Michelle Schrader sold property to Gregory and Elizabeth Fillipone.

293 Middleline Rd., $231,000. Wells Fargo Bank sold property to Insource East Properties, Inc.

GALWAY

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

MOREAU 87 Sisson Rd., $178,000.

Lindsey Aird sold property to Christopher Olden.

337 Reynolds Rd., $159,000.

Driftwood Contracting Inc. sold property to Diane Harrington.

233 Fort Edward Rd., $132,500. Josephine Middleton (by Atty) sold property to Nolan Mack.

MALTA 6 Pinwood Dr., $235,000.

Joyce Hladik sold property to Joann Mare.

45 State Route 9P, $397,500.

Roy and Jaclyn Muermann sold property to Sandra Williams.

42 Arrow Wood Place, $145,000. Kelley Armstrong sold property to Jessica Sentz and Linda Gault.

43 Walden Glen, $170,000.

Eric and Linda Richmond sold property to Hughes Valcin and Marie Simeon.

3 Essex St., $303,063. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Karen McPhail.

2674 Old Mill Rd., $27,000.

Herbert and Sandra Taylor sold property to Dustin and Kayla Smith.

25 Wake Robin Rd., $159,000.

Saul and Elizabeth Horowitz sold property to John Bennett.

5581 Lake Rd., $35,000.

Timothy Bates sold property to F and W Properties Inc.

33 Washington Ave., $260,500. Angela Benedetto sold property to Douglas Crauder.

2593 North Rd., $375,000.

Robert and Kathy Carr sold property to John and Kathy Farnan.

111 9th St., $230,000. Rosann Demeo and Kenneth Henderson sold property to John Moran.

GREENFIELD 67 Pepper Lane, $355,000.

Richard Kerbel and Judith Lecain sold property to Betsy Pasinella (as Trustee).

801 Coy Rd., $163,000. W.j.

Szmachlo sold property to Todd Kastberg.

620 North Creek Rd., $130,000. James and Danielle Manning sold property to Ryan and Sommer Poirier.

SARATOGA

Holdings LLC sold property to Primax Properties LLC. 1100 NYS Route 9P, $995,000.

Brett shirk sold property to Marc and Meghan Russo.

232 Nelson Ave., $364,000.

Ely Atherton and Brenda Rabine sold property to John and Kerry Trautner.

59 Piping Rock Circle, $355,000. Renata Grec sold property to Lisa Anderson.

Joshua Dr., $150,000. DGD Holdings LLC sold property to Robert and Deborah Cosmer.

61 Marvin St., $180,500.

Edward Bergin (as Trustee) sold property to Allen Caruso.

30 Whistler Court, Unit 115, $292,000. Diane Young sold property to Alan and Patricia Romriell.

38 High Rock Parking Space 67, $30,000. Martin and Elizabeth Brayboy sold property to George and Karen Gomba.

6 Meadow Lane, $240,000.

Adirondack Trust Company sold property to Andrew and Robyn Colonell.

13 Joseph St., $260,000. Karin Noob (as Trustee) sold property to Jared Dinsmore and Kathleen Maynard.

Richard Ave., $90,000.

Maxine Washington sold property to Andrew Kazanjian.

12 Richard Ave., $90,000.

Maxine Washington sold property to DGD Holdings LLC. 13 Collins Terrace, $401,250.

Stephen Foley (as Trustee) sold property to James and Deborah Snyder.

29 Pearl St., $160,000. Sara Osborne sold property to Catherine Veltum and Timothy Cartwright.

57 C and D Glenham Rd., $726,000. Bryan Boyce sold property to Kevin and Kim London.

NYS Route 29, $57,500.

Welcome Stock Land

6 Evergreen Dr., $211,150.

Shawn McGuinness sold property to Jeffrey and Caralyn Dwornik.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 15 Craw Lane, $80,000.

802 Route 29, $268,000.

Danielle Lambert sold property to Eugene and Ellen Schneller.

44 Spring St., $220,000.

Vito and Lynn Soave sold property to Primax Properties LLC.

WILTON

STILLWATER 4 Kellogg Rd., $148,400.

Deborah Taylor and Bernard Luskin Jr. sold property to Patrick and Nicole Benware.

William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

23 Craw Lane, $80,000.

William and Judy Morris

29 sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 280 Edie Rd., $75,000.

Goodhue Wilton Properties Inc. sold property to Stephen and Lisa Plata.

29 Craw Lane, $394,770.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Jason and Lisa Hastings.

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Squash for the Fall and Winter Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash Ingredients

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Wednesdays, 3 to 6

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson

for Saratoga TODAY Perhaps the most vivid sign of fall in Saratoga is the appearance of winter squash, in many shapes, sizes, and brightly colored hues. They fill the farm fields outside the city limits, and adorn in-town yards and porches. Many varieties of winter squash are now filling vendor stalls at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

While the plethora of squash is delightful to observe, identifying the different varieties and when best to eat them can be confusing. For instance, many might not know that the lovely, small cylindrical squash known as delicata is technically not a winter squash at all. According to the web site Modern Farmer, delicata’s “summer squash” skin is tender enough to remove with a vegetable peeler. As a member of the Cucurbita Pepo category of squash, it can be eaten almost immediately after harvest but will not keep for more than a couple months.

A recent Garden Tip from the Hudson Valley Seed Library provides a useful guide to identifying winter squash, and determining which varieties will store better than others. The organization, based in the Rondout Valley between the Catskill mountains and Shawangunk Ridge, notes that squash is one of the easier vegetables to store for

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Author: Eating Well 2.

Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out Shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table the seeds. Cut crosswise into 1-inch slices. Toss the Serves: 12 squash slices and shallots with oil, ½ teaspoon salt - 5 pounds delicata and pepper in a large squash* bowl. Divide between - 4 shallots, 2 large rimmed baking quartered sheets.

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Roast, turning lengthwise* each piece over halfway - 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive through, until squash is tender and caramelized oil* in spots, 30-40 minutes.

- ½ teaspoon sea salt Transfer the squash and - ¼ teaspoon pepper shallots to a serving - ½ cup honey* platter.

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A few minutes - ½ cup cider before serving, combine vinegar* honey, vinegar in a small - ½ cup saucepan. Bring to boil pomegranate over high heat. Reduce seeds heat to a lively simmer - ¼ cup pine nuts, and cook, watching toasted closely toward the end, - ¼ cup fresh mint, until reduced to about finely chopped* ½ cup, 5 to 8 minutes.

Immediately drizzle the syrup over the squash.

Serve topped with pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and mint. * Ingredients can be found at the market

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winter use. Most varieties will last at least two to five months if cured and stored at 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in dry conditions. The seed library breaks the varieties of winter squash into three basic categories: Cucurbita Pepo, Cucurbita Maxima, and Cucurbita Moschata. A list of which squashes fall into each category, how to cure and store them, and how long they’ll keep can be found at www.seedlibrary.org.

As far as eating squash right now, here’s one of my favorite preparations for delicata. It’s a simple tactic that also will work for many other winter squashes. wrap it in foil and roast it in a 350 degree oven until a knife can cut through its skin easily. Unwrap, scoop out the seeds and pulp in the middle, drizzle with butter and you’ve got a spectacular side dish. Cooked in this way, the skin of Delicata and many other Cucurbita Pepo squashes also is edible.

Visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October. The market moves to its winter location at the Lincoln Baths in the Saratoga Spa State Park on Saturday, Nov. 5.

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Yummy in my Tummy

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello My Foodie Friends!

October is here. Before we know it, we will be marveling at the splendor of the colors. The fall weather typically begins a time where we begin to bring out some of our heartier favorite foods.

My love for oatmeal began as a child. Believe it or not, I loved eating oatmeal for breakfast as a child.

I always had fun creating channels with the milk, the melting butter acting as lava, and sugar being the snow on my make believe village within my oatmeal.

Throughout the years, my morning ritual no longer gives me the opportunity to be creative with what happens to my oatmeal. However, I have been able to become creative with what goes in my oatmeal. If

you are in an oatmeal slump – here are some favorite toppings to try to help put some lovin’ back into your oatmeal Fruits, mixed berries, almond butter, and nuts are a standard item that has typically gone into oatmeal.

Try new fruits such as figs (have more potassium than bananas), or passion fruits, mandarin oranges, grapes, and pomegranate seeds (loaded with antioxidants). Chocolate (yes!) is actually a great item to put in oatmeal. Dark chocolate is not only delicious but very healthy. Try vegetables (that’s right – vegetables) in your oatmeal.

Grating carrots, zucchini, and eggplant and nutrition, fiber, and taste to your oatmeal. Spices such as ginger (has inflammatory properties), mint leaves, pistachios, and pumpkin seed puree’ are all wonderful additions to my morning favorite.

When making oatmeal, one of my favorite vessels to cook it in is an All-Clad tri-ply sauce pan. In fact, tri-ply pots are used by chefs around the world to achieve the steady lowto-medium heat required for building delicate sauces. All-Clad tri-ply Stainless combines the strength and beauty of stainless steel with the conductivity of aluminum for consistent culinary results The classic sauce pan is a versatile essential found in a variety of sizes

in every well- equipped kitchen. With high, straight sides and a smaller surface area, the sauce pan holds heat well and limits evaporation. Because of its shape, this pan is ideal for making sauces, heating liquids, cooking food in liquids and reheating. The sauce pan can be used with or without its lid to control evaporation.

Here is a wonderful Sunday Oatmeal recipe to make: Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for serving

Feast Of Flavors at Saratoga International Food Festival This Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS — A feast of flavors will be offered on the streets of downtown Saratoga Springs this weekend in the third annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast.

The one-day event – which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday - offers $1 samples from area restaurants representing a variety of nationalities of cuisine.

“One-dollar samples and free admission allow attendees the opportunity to enrich their palates and taste ethnic foods they may not have tried in the past,” said Ashley Dingeman, owner and writer of saratogafoodfanatic.com, and co-founder of the festival along with Fran Dingeman.

A Flavorfeast “passport-map” of participating restaurants/businesses will be available on the corner of Broadway and Division Street. The map will help festival goers plan their itinerary to a variety of restaurant destinations.

Participating restaurants include

Ashley and Fran Dingeman, co-founders of this weekend’s third annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast. Photo provided

Alaturco Mediterranean Cuisine, Blue Agave, Boca Bistro, Chez Pierre Restaurant, Druthers Brewing Company, Fish at 30 Lake, Gaffney’s Restaurant, Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar, Henry Street Taproom, Jacob & Anthony’s, Mango Tree Imports, Park Side Eatery, Peabody’s, Phila Fusion Noodle Bar, Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, Campagna Restaurant,

Prime at Saratoga National, Ravenous, Skidmore Food Service, Sperry’s Restaurant, Sushi Thai Garden, The Ice House, The Parting Glass, The Savory Pantry/Hungry Spot, Three Vines Bistro & Bar, and Wheatfield’s Restaurant.

For more information, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459.

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 banana, sliced 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup golden raisins Pure maple syrup or brown sugar, for serving ADD CHECKED ITEMS TO GROCERY LIST Directions Heat the milk plus 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Off the heat, stir in the banana, cherries, and raisins. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes.

Serve hot with maple syrup or brown sugar and extra milk.

2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved Breakfast is widely recognized as the most important meal of your day and oatmeal is a great way to keep your tummy feeling full and your body energized!

Also it can help lower your cholesterol! Stop by CTTC in the Compliments to the Chef Plaza located at 46 Marion Avenue in Saratoga Springs to pick out “cool” Tools for Cooks and to assist you with making your favorite oatmeal concoction. Yummy in my tummy!! Remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” Take care, John and Paula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016 Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.SOULSAVINGSTATIONCHURCH.COM Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through October 30. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour.

This tour is of the Yaddo Gardens and does not include the Yaddo Mansion. Cost is $10 per person (children 12 and under are free). Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group from September 19 through October 30.

Contact Yaddo at 518-5840746 or www.yaddo.org for more information.

Free to Breathe Run/ Walk You can become a lung cancer hero! Fundraise and register to walk or run with hundreds of community members as they gather at the Lake George Free to Breathe Run/Walk on October 15 at Shepard Park. The inspirational day will include kid’s activities, a silent auction and door prize drawings. All proceeds from the event support Free to Breathe, a nonprofit lung cancer research and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring surviving lung cancer is the expectation, not the exception. Help us double lung cancer survival by 2022! To register and begin fundraising, visit freetobreathe.org.

Fall Fun Day Enjoy a free day of fun with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, Heading for Home and ECS Psychological Services. The event will take place at ECS Farm located at 683 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be fall activities, face painting, a bounce house, tea and honey tasting from our friends at Saratoga Tea & Honey, food from Mr. Bills,

raffles from Ellms Family Farm, Saratoga Apple and more. Plus, enjoy a special meet and greet with retired and rehabilitated racehorses from Heading for Home.

Donations will be accepted to benefit The Children’s Museum at Saratoga and Heading for Home. To honor the work of Heading for Home, we invite you to a special ceremony to honor our military veterans and public service members.

Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale The American Legion Auxiliary at Post 1450, located on Grooms Rd. in Halfmoon is planning their annual fall craft fair and bake sale for October 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters who are interested in attending can email alcraftshow@aol.com for more information.

Annual Fall Clay Arts Fair On Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. the Saratoga Clay Arts Center will hold its annual Fall Clay Arts Fair. Fun for the whole family. Original Clay work by local artists. Fun, Food, Entertainment and Kids activities. The Saratoga County Animal Shelter will hold a Pet Adoption Clinic.

Proceeds from raffles will be donated to the shelter. Please join us for this spectacular event. We are located on Hayes Road in Schuylerville NY. Halloween Party Please join the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, located at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa on October 15 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for some ghoulish games, freaky fun, creepy crafts and frighteningly fabulous food! There will be a costume contest with prizes for kids and a raffle for parents. This event is open to the community.

Sip and Shop Vendor and Craft Fair Enjoy food, fun, friends and more on Saturday, October 15

at the Embassy Suites, located at 86 Congress St., Saratoga Springs. Vendors and crafters include: Lilla Rose, Freedom Resort, Arbonne, Celano Pure, Thirty One Gifts, Scentsy, Young Living, Usborne Books & More, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Tupperware, Princess House, Creative Cards, Pink Zebra, Crochet Crafts and More.

April March, the first lady of Burlesque will be there to sign her book, “Reflections of My Life, the First Lady of Burlesque”. Admission is $3 or you can bring an unwrapped children’s Christmas gift. You can also enter to win baskets to benefit Toys for Tots. For more information contact Ellie at 518-584-3779 Multicultural Dance Day The event on Sunday, October 16, will showcase various cultural dance groups from in and around the capital region including Irish Step, break dance, tango, Greek and belly dance. The performance will begin at Noon in the foyer of the National Museum of Dance located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, visit www. dancemuseum.org or call 518584-2225.

Low Vision Technology Fair The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) will be hosting a Low Vision Technology Fair on October 20, 2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The fair is free to the public. People with vision impairment as well as family members, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend. The purpose of a Low Vision Technology Fair is to showcase the latest in technologies designed to assist the visually impaired with reading and daily activities.

Low vision technology and vision related companies will be showcasing state-of-theart products that help with reading and everyday tasks.

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016 Other related organizations will be available to provide service information including the Lions Clubs, NYS Talking Book and Braille Library, WMHT RISE Radio, the NYS Commission for the Blind, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, CDTA, Stratton V.A. Medical Center, local eye care professionals and more. New sponsors and exhibitors are welcome. Guest speaker ophthalmologists Dr. Christopher Zieker with Dr. Steven Clark and Dr. Edwin Davison will be presenting at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively on issues related to eye health, diseases, research and treatments will speak in Saratoga. For more information about NABA’s Low Vision Technology Fairs, contact Cheryl Lawyer at 518-463-1211, clawyer@ naba-vision.org or www.nabavision.org.

An Evening with Meg Wolitzer On Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m., bestselling author Meg Wolitzer will appear as part of the popular “Yaddo Presents” series, an ongoing collaboration between Northshire Bookstore and the esteemed artists retreat Yaddo.

This event will take place at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, and is a fundraiser for both Yaddo and Universal Preservation Hall. Ms. Wolitzer will speak about her her work, followed by an audience question and answer session and book signing. Tickets are required for this event and space is limited. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by phone at 518-682-4200, or at www.northshire.com.

Tickets are $17.50, general admission. $10 from each ticket sold will be divided between Yaddo and Universal Preservation Hall. In addition, each ticket purchased is good for a discount of $5 off any book by Meg Wolitzer the night of the event.

5th Annual Stillwater Fall Festival The Annual Stillwater Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 29 from Noon to 4 p.m. Take a stroll along the Hudson River in the Village of Stillwater during our free family event. A street fair with family-friendly prices on homemade food and crafts, free trick-or-treating at each booth, free games, and it all ends with a children and pet costume parade at 3 p.m. led by our Village Officials.

Search for scarecrows with the Police Department Scavenger Hunt, and don’t forget your costumes. Food pantry donations appreciated as an entry fee. For more information call the Stillwater Library at 518-664-6255.

Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair The Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Dr. in Malta will hold its Annual Arts. Crafts and Gift Fair on November 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 50+ vendors, great gifts and good food. Free admission.

For more information call 518-899-4411.

Volunteers Needed Got an hour? We need your help. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in urgent need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in Saratoga County; Saratoga Springs, Greenfield, Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, and Wilton areas. Substitutes are needed throughout Saratoga County. This program helps many seniors (age 60 and over) remain independent in their own homes. Nutritious meals (meet the 1/3 RDA) are prepared, packed and ready for transport. Meals are ready for volunteers to pick up at 10:30 a.m. Delivery takes about an hour. Being a volunteer for this program is a gratifying experience.

Seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face. A training/ orientation is provided. Please call Billie Jo at the The Office of the Aging, 518-884-4996 for details.

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

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016 Join us for a fun story time with bestselling picture book author Jennifer Fosberry, as she shares the latest in her popular series featuring plucky, purple-haired Isabella.. For more information and other events visit www.northshire.com

Family Friendly Event

Friday, October 7 Open Mic Fundraiser Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Showcase your talent at SOUNDBYTES, Saratoga Soundtrack’s open mic fundraiser and we invite you to participate.

Cost is $10 at the door suggested donation. Cash bar and snacks will be provided by Knights of Columbus.

Saturday, October 8 Free Women’s Health Expo Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

– 3 p.m.

Join many local health practitioners and consultants to learn more about women’s holistic options through your lifespan. There will be presentations throughout the day, as well as giveaways and snacks. Contact Shannon Regner at shannon@innovapt.com or 518-6324944 with questions.

“History, Legends, Lore and More” Guided Walking Tour Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon A 90-minute walking tour that concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters who helped make Saratoga what it is.

This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress park. Rain or shine. Cost is $8 for adults. Children under 12 are free.

Isabella: Girl in Charge Jennifer Fosberry Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.

Third Annual Elktoberfest Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake, Noon – 6 p.m.

Elktoberfest, will benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State. Enjoy beer, wine and liquor tastings, authentic German food, games, prizes and raffles for a great cause. Tastings are $15 each and include a commemorative glass and six tastings of your choice. Senior citizens rate is only $10. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. Our Chef will be cooking up a great selection of German foods. For more information, call 518-877-5200.

Angel Names Association 11th Annual Memorial Walk Saratoga State Spa Park, Saratoga Springs, 1:15 p.m.

The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month.

Registration begins at 12 p.m. and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. For additional information, visit www. angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@msn.com .

Derby Tours of Saratoga In front of Crafter’s Gallery, 427 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 4 p.m.

Please join your guide, Hollis Palmer, for the last open walking tour of North Broadway for 2016. The tour will take approximately two hours – please wear comfortable shoes. All proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research. Suggested donation is $10/ person. Please note, these are not architectural tours, but rather tours that tell the stories of the families who built these “Great Ladies.” For more details: http://www.derbytours. com/

Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m.

Draw a Patterned Hand. After exploring Victor Ekpuk’s vast chalk drawing on black walls in Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and

CALENDAR 35 Science, we will make drawings of our hands with repeated patterns, using gel pencils that show up brightly on black paper. Suitable for children age 5 and older with adult companions. Reservations encouraged, space is limited.

For additional information and reservations, please call 518-5808080.

Roast Turkey Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton, 3:30 – 6 p.m.

Roast Turkey with all the trimmings.

Suggested donation is $9. The church is handicapped accessible and take outs will be available.

Sunday, October 9 All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, Rt. 50 and Hamilton St. Ballston Spa, 8 – 11 a.m.

Join us before visiting “The Way We Were Car Show”. Adults $7, seniors $6, kids 4 – 10 $4, under 4 free. For more information, call 518-885-1149.

Monthly Breakfast The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.

Will be cooking breakfast and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Cost: Adult $7; Child $4. Everyone welcome. 518695-3917.

The 14th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show Front St., Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum will, once again, partner to bring this event. Rain date is October 16.

The public is invited to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. For more information, visit www.ballston.org or call 518-885-2772.

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, 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.

Monday, October 10 Dialogue with Congressmen Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 7:30 p.m.

Chris Gibson, U.S. Representative from New York’s 19th district, and Paul Tonko, U.S. Representative from New York’s 20th district, will discuss the upcoming elections, civil discourse in politics, and other topics. Moderated by Alexander Heffner, host of PBS’s The Open Mind. For more information, call 518-580-8080

Tuesday, October 11 Making Your Personal Financial Plans Matter Woodlawn Commons, Wesley Community, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

A seminar featuring financial counselor Ray Martin of Crescent Hill Partners, LLC and Tara Anne Pleat, Esq. of Wilcenski and Pleat, PLLC. The session will include an interactive discussion about financial planning and will cover information on important documents, trusts, and wills and provide an overview of long-term care options, and other practical tips and guidance regarding issues that impact personal, financial, and estate plans. The event is free. Advance registration is required for the seminar. For reservations, call 518-691-1420 or via email at foundation@ thewesleycommunity.org.

Wednesday, October 12 Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Saratoga National Historic Park Visitors Center, Route 32, Stillwater, 10 a.m.

Register 30 minutes before start. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles.

A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail.

Information is available at www. ava.org or www.walkescv.org.

Roast Pork and Chicken/ Biscuits Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 p.m.

Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 Free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash Bar Available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

It’s Pickins’ Time Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. 7 – 9:30 p.m.

A great evening of music. Free, open to the public, ample parking.

The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players, a harmonica to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Play background or join up with a group, amateur musicians to professionals, members or nonmembers, young or not-so-young.

Please bring finger foods to share.

Thursday, October 13 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m.

The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call 518- 450-1615.

Korean War Veterans’ October Luncheon Home Front Café, 191 Main St., Altamont, 11:30 a.m.

All veterans who served in the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all welcome. Hosted by Terry and Roger Calkins. Please call them with your reservation at 518-584-3037., by October 11. For further information or an application, contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets call 518-664-7984.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Handicap accessible.

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

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Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Pulitzer Prize Winner at Skidmore

Art Spiegelman during the Frances Steloff Lecture at Skidmore College on Tuesday, speaks about his Pulitzer prize-winning Holocaust survivor story, “Maus,” which The New Yorker called: "The first masterpiece in comic book history." Photo by MarkBolles.com

Art Spiegelman receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters at Skidmore College on Tuesday night. Photo by MarkBolles.com

Tang Museum Announces Fall 2016 Family Saturdays SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents a series of nine Family Saturday programs to accompany exhibitions this fall, Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and Science; A More Perfect Union featuring Mel Ziegler’s Flag Exchange; and Energy Field.

Held on Saturdays from Oct. 8 through Dec. 10, the programs include a hands-on art activity following a brief tour of one of the exhibitions, with all materials provided.

The free programs run from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except Oct. 15), and are suitable for children age 5 and older along with their adult companions.

Reservations are highly encouraged as space is limited and the programs are very popular. You may sign up for each program up to one week in advance.

Oct. 8: Draw a Patterned Hand; Oct. 15: Starburst! Mathematical Masterpiece Outdoor Collaborative Art Project; Oct. 22: Make instruments and play them together as an orchestra. Oct. 29: Make colorful spiders and spider webs out of pipecleaners, beads, and colored wire; Nov. 5: Make Your Own Flag; Nov. 12: Make pot-holder style weavings to use as bench covers for seats; Nov. 19: Make holiday centerpieces out of potatoes, pipe-cleaners, feathers, and beads.; Nov. 26: No Program; Dec. 3: Make patterned mobiles out of paper circles and beautiful colored yarn; Dec. 10: Make snowflake designs suitable for hanging, using Gelli pads to print patterns within patterns.

For more information and reservations, call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 518-580-8080.

Local Artist to Exhibit Works at Brookside Museum

BALLSTON SPA — A reception with local artist and author Eva Marie Loucks will take place 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society’s Long Room Gallery.

Loucks has been an artist for 28 years. Her solo art exhibition, “Journeys,” features 37 works, and will be on display through Nov. 5. Many of her inspirations come from her travels to Australia, England, France, and Italy. Her most recent works have

been inspired by her pilgrimages to Medjugorje, a small town in BosniaHerzegovina and are featured in her print-on-demand book, “Medjuorje, A Personal Journey in Photography and Illustration.” The book will be available during the artist reception.

The Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, NY. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org call the Museum at 518-885-4000.

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

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Artists Raise Funds For Preservation

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A portrait of ladies lunching at a Broadway café stood near a framed sketch of a pair of pink ballet slippers. Landscapes of Yaddo, the racecourse and Universal Preservation Hall were accompanied by displays of Caffe Lena, Congress Park and an abundance of thoroughbreds portrayed in oil, watercolor, and digital print.

More than 140 different art works inspired by the spirit of Saratoga Springs were exhibited inside the historic Canfield Casino, depicting a varied vision through the eyes of 60 different artists.

The inspiration of the exhibit was the 2016 TRASK Art Show and Sale, a popular art auction that provides vital funding for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation in their ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs through restoration projects.

Those efforts include the recent successful completion of the restoration of the Spirit of Life and Spencer Trask Memorial in Congress Park – a piece initially commissioned by Katrina and George Foster Peabody, after Spencer Trask’s death in 1909.

Spencer is largely credited with preserving the Spa’s spring waters, and

along with wife Katrina bequeathed their 55-room mansion and adjoining grounds on Union Avenue to artists of all kinds. Since 1926, their Yaddo estate has welcomed more than 6,000 visiting artists. Ironically, Trask’s antigambling stance put him at odds with John Morrissey, who established his gaming house in Congress Park and the venue where the TRASK Art Show and Sale was staged.

A $500 prize for Best in Show was awarded to Matt Chinian for his oil and canvas display titled: Juniper Swamp. “I’ve been doing this a long time and selling paintings is nearly impossible, so this is a big boost,” said the artist from Cambridge, who specializes in painting outdoor scenes.

Artists Robert Whiting Chris O’Leary and Dave Papa each received honorable mention.

Ian Berry, director of the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, and Kathy Greenwood, director of the Art and Culture Program at Albany International Airport, served as show judges.

Artists received 50 percent of their artwork’s sale price, with the balance of sales benefitting restoration projects and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. The event was attended by 250 people. A final tally of funds raised during the event was not yet available.

Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Teddy Foster, president of UPH, share a laugh during the 5th Annual TRASK Art Show & Sale at the Canfield Casino on Sept. 29. Photo by MarkBolles.com

Artist Matt Chinian, after being awarded Best In Show at the 2016 TRASK Art Show & Sale. Photo by Mark Bolles.com

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“The Way We Were” Car Show BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum are announcing additional vendors and entertainment for the 14th annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Front Street in Historic Ballston Spa. Rain date for the event is the following Sunday, October 16.

Front Street in the village will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to the classic and specialty cars on display, there will be music from Betsy & The ByeGons, a Kids’ Zone with a bounce house and children’s activities, plus car related and other vendors. The Saratoga Automobile Museum will have a special exhibit highlighting its mission to combat distracted driving. Food will be available throughout the show route from several restaurants and community organization vendors, including The Brickyard, The Iron Roost, and Ballston Spa Rotary, among many others. Brookside Museum will hold demos from local police and EMS on its lawn and a bake sale. The museum’s exhibits will be open to visitors.

Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Import, Farthest Traveled, Oldest Vehicle, Mayor’s Choice, President’s Choice and Best Stock Vehicle and top three in each of the following categories: Modified, Classic 91 and newer, Classic 76-90, Classic 60-75, Classic 31-59, Classic 30 and Older, Street Rod and Customs, Truck, Corvettes, Import Stock, Muscle Car, Mustang and Tuner Car. Judging begins at 9:30 am with trophies awarded at 3:30 pm. Car exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/16 for $10, or on the day of show for $15.00.

There is no cost to spectators. All

proceeds will benefit community activities sponsored by the BSBPA and the Saratoga Automobile Museum’s mission to combat distracted driving. Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 cars registered and the first 200 cars registered will receive goodie bags.

Visit www.ballston.org for link to online pre-registration, printable registration form, general information and sponsor and vendor opportunities. For more information, contact Donna Dardaris, donna@ballston.org, Heidi Shull, heidi.shull@saratogaautomuseum. org or the BSBPA at info@ballston. org, 885-2772.

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Rebuilding Together Saratoga Hosts Dinner at Hall of Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rebuilding Together Saratoga County will hold the organization’s 13th annual dinner from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Hall of Springs.

The evening’s activities will include a dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, music by Peter Nelson and Crispin Catricala, silent auction, live auction and a short program.

During the program, Rebuilding Together

will recognize a local business person with its “Community Partner Award,” as well as their “Volunteer of the Year.”

Individual tickets are available for $85. All proceeds from the dinner will go to help homeowners in need in Saratoga County live independently in safe and healthy homes. To purchase tickets to this event, call Rebuilding Together at 518587-3315 or email Michelle at Michelle@RTSaratoga.org.

Sportsman With A Cause

The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance collected more than 300 pounds of non-perishable food items at its annual picnic in Gansevoort. The goods will be donated to the Salvation Army in Glens Falls. Members, left to right: Steve Smith, Rich Besthoff, Rob Mancini, Cory Smith and Jeff Mancini.

Firefighters in Pink

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Firefighters Local 343 (SSFF) are proud to announce their “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” breast cancer awareness campaign. The SSFF will be trading in their usual blue uniforms for blue and pink T-shirts all month long as a demonstration of support for those affected by this terrible disease.

Additionally, the Firefighters have teamed up

with Impressions of Saratoga to sell shirts and raise money for the breast cancer support services organization “Kelly’s Angels.”

The shirts will be sold at Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway. All proceeds will go directly to the Kelly’s Angels.

Kelly’s Angels Incorporated, was conceived

by WNYT-TV reporter, Mark Mulholland, in memory of his late wife, Kelly, who lost her battle with cancer in 2007 at the age of 37. Kelly’s Angels provides gifts to children under the age of 18 who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer. Learn more at www.kellysangelsinc.org.

Shirts will also be available for purchase at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department’s annual Open House on Saturday October 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Main Fire Station, 60 Lake Avenue.

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week of 10/7-10/13 friday, 10/7: Roy Book Binder, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena at The Grove — 583.0022 Citizens Treasure Duo, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 T.J. Clancey and Bobby Vannier, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Fennimore Blues, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Mike Purcell, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Nelson Esposito Quintana, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Festival featuring North & South Dakotas, six others, 3:30 pm @ Univ Preservation Hall — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

sunday, 10/9: Pierce Pettis, 7 pm @ Universal Preservation Hall — 581.5775

monday, 10/10:

saturday, 10/8:

Russ Kennedy, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473

Prof. Louie & The Crowmatix, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena at The Grove — 583.0022

wednesday, 10/12:

Steve Smith, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791

Irish Celtic Sessions, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass 583.1916

Bad Chaperones, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Foldin’ Money, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Shiri Zorn, 6 pm @ Gideon Putnam — 584.3000

thursday, 10/13: Karaoke w/ Mitch Frasier, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Arts Fest Friday Celebrates The People Behind The Scenes Of Thoroughbred Racing SARATOGA SPRINGS — Backstretch Workers and artists who have captured them in action will be at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 7 when Arts Fest Fridays hosts “Backstage at the Backstretch” from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The free evening of entertainment will feature music, food and activities for adults and children with an overall theme based around aspects of Latino and Hispanic culture.

Adagio School of Dance and Music founder and choreographer Ericka O’Donnell will be on hand offering professional instruction and demonstration with a live music soundscape by Bronte Roman providing a tour of Central and South American rhythms through sound. Children will have an opportunity to explore a pint sized horse stable, dance,

Lisa Miller, Ericka O'Donnell, Marco Agosta, and Ricardo Parra-Vargas are among those featured in an event at the Racing Museum on Friday.

Photo by Sarah Pezdek.

a design their own racing silk station. The Latin fusion theme continues in food and drink with a food garden in the museum courtyard.

Arts Fest Fridays are presented free of charge, and are co-presented by SaratogaArtsFest and Spring Street Gallery.

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Puzzles Across 1 Also 4 Hotelier Helmsley 9 Make small adjustments to 14 Post-ER area 15 First stage 16 ABBA’s “__ Mia” 17 Black-and-white cruiser 19 High-tech prefix with space 20 Memorial __ Kettering: NYC hospital 21 Teensy bit 23 Word on a penny 24 Yin’s partner 25 Black-and-white puzzles 27 When doubled, a Pacific island 29 Actor DiCaprio, familiarly 30 Black-and-white music makers 35 “The Jetsons” boy 39 Go over snow 40 Painkiller with a Meltaways children’s brand 42 “__ Maria” 43 2014 film about civil rights marches 45 Black-and-white companion 47 Outfielder’s asset 49 Brouhahas 50 Black-and-white flag 56 Take five 59 October birthstone 60 Curly-horned goat 61 Happen 62 Really casual “No prob!”

64 Black-and-white ocean predator 66 Pal of Threepio 67 Behave theatrically 68 Type 69 Way up or way down 70 Meeting of church delegates 71 Albany is its cap.

Down 1 Slightly sloshed 2 City in Florida’s horse country 3 Released from jail until trial 4 Diving lake bird 5 Picture that shows more detail: Abbr.

6 “Sesame Street” grouch 7 “Sweet!”

8 Gillette razors 9 HBO rival

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See puzzle solution on page 46 10 “Totally awesome!”

11 Campfire glower 12 Modify, as a law 13 Go-__: mini racers 18 Tease relentlessly 22 ISP option 25 Like dense brownies 26 Little shaver, to Burns 28 Dial type on old phones 30 Ltr. add-ons 31 Eisenhower nickname 32 Days of yore, quaintly 33 Supporting vote 34 NBC show that celebrated its 40th anniversary in Feb. 36 Cause an uproar of Biblical proportions?

37 Fertility clinic eggs

38 Itch 41 Actor Sharif 44 Shoplifter catcher, often 46 Handheld burning light 48 Med. scan 50 __ Brothers: pop music trio 51 Dizzying painting genre 52 Coffeehouse order 53 Bassoon relatives 54 Potentially infectious 55 Former jailbird 57 Tarnish 58 Tough hikes 61 Didn’t pay yet 63 Laughs from Santa 65 From __ Z

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: Decry, Descry Decry means to openly condemn or ridicule something.

The faculty has a right to decry the cuts in the budget.

Descry means to see or catch sight of, often from a distance.

Some nights you can actually descry the blue whales out at sea.

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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Blue Streaks Hall of Fame Induction October 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — In the beginning, there was just one. Ray Waldron, former Saratoga Springs City School District athletic director, coach, and teacher was the first and only member of the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2009.

Current athletic director, Peter Sheehan, had nothing but praise for Waldron, making that solitary honor something treasured.

Since then, the Hall of Fame has had 61 inductees, including former ice hockey Olympian Kathleen Kauth; former LPGA champion golfer Dottie Pepper; legendary football coach Blaise Iuliano; and one of his students, NFL coach and former defensive end, Anthony Weaver.

On Friday, October 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the Loewenberg Auditorium, the school district will honor eight outstanding individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics, inducting them into the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame at Saratoga Springs High School.

This year’s inductees are Cassie Beckwith, Ronald Bostick, Danielle

Susan Hoffman, left, and her daughter, Jennelle Hoffman, are pictured coaching Varsity Girls Lacrosse at Thousand Islands Central School District in April this year.

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Coaches Rich Johns (left) and Damian Fantauzzi circa 1970s. Photo provided.

Pictured is the Blue Streaks 1998 NYSPHSAA State Final Four team. Coach Susan Hoffman is on the back left. Coach Hostig was later photoshopped in on the right. Photo provided.

Coon-Messenger, Hannah Davidson, Scott Ewing, Damian Fantauzzi, Susan Hoffman, and Hutchin Tibbetts. Narvia Bostick will accept the award on behalf of her husband, who passed away in 2009.

“The ceremony is open to the public; folks are welcome to attend,” said Sheehan. “It’s a nice way to recognize all these individuals for their accomplishments in the Saratoga Springs athletics department.”

Hoffman was a physical education teacher and coach at Saratoga Springs from 1975-2012.

She coached varsity field hockey for 22

years of those years, but also coached basketball, volleyball, softball, lacrosse and swimming. Her numerous accomplishments in addition will be acknowledged during the induction ceremony.

Hoffman said it is the human moments that she remembers most.

“It’s knowing that a player ‘got it,’” she said. “The first time she scores a goal, the first she picks up a ground ball, or realizing she’s stronger than she thought she was. One little girl [modified] gets her number 11 jersey and says ‘I waited my whole life to get my Saratoga uniform.’ It was a big

moment, the first time they are representing the school. It’s things like that that all add up to a rewarding career.”

Damian Fantauzzi was an art teacher and coach for Saratoga Springs High School for 34 years.

He coached varsity and JV boys basketball for 19 years, JV tennis for 22 years, and track for 17 years, as well as other levels of those sports. He had numerous additional accomplishments, as well, which will be acknowledged during the induction ceremony.

Fantauzzi said he feels good about the induction. “But these

things happen because of the players and the athletes that you have had,” he said. “You have good teams because you have good players.

This honor they are giving to me is an honor given to all my former players. Girls and boys.”

Fantauzzi is not only grateful to his players, but also to his family for his successful coaching career.

“They have to make the same sacrifices we make as coaches,” said Fantauzzi. “My wife and kids were phenomenal. They backed me up and always supported me. My wife, Ann, is my best friend.”

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Lessons From the Ryder Cup

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY The rowdy crowds drew more attention than usual this past week, ultimately prompting the PGA of America to address the situation by issuing a public plea for respect. There are certain accepted behaviors in all social situations that you need to learn. Some sports require silence during specific times during the game or match. Respect this by honoring the rules and signals from the officials. Golf tournaments and tennis matches require concentration, and a sudden sharp sound can ruin a good play.

Have you ever been to a game where people yelled obscenities at the players or referees? Have you ever seen parents belittle other people’s children for making a bad play? Letting negative emotions and outbursts steal everyone else’s enjoyment can get these people kicked out of the game ... or worse, cause a fight in the bleachers.

Good sportsmanship doesn’t end at the edge of the field or court. It continues into the bleachers filled with spectators who are most likely cheering for a favorite team or player. Whether you’re there to watch a professional team or your child’s Little League game following proper etiquette will make the experience much more enjoyable for everyone there.

This year’s Ryder Cup PGA challenge between the USA and the European professional golfers was practically an embarrassment of disrespect by the fans for the Europeans. It was deplorable. Every time there was a missed putt, or misfired shot by our overseas rivals, certain groups of fans cheered, and in many cases screamed with delight. Many of us know in the world of golf that jeering the opponent is considered inappropriate behavior. The cringeworthy occurrences were too many and too often. The game of golf represents an expected underlying requirement of respect for your opponent.

I coached tennis for over 20 years, and tennis is also a sport that demands proper etiquette. I have witnessed situations where some parents and athletes demonstrated disrespect for the opposition. If someone hits the ball into the net, there is no cheering, you just don’t do that. When the ball has just been hit out of bounds, the opposing fans shouldn’t express their glee.

The occasion of when a match ended on an errant shot is a

time when the opposing fans could cheer for the winner.

The public plays a pivotal role in a successful crowd management plan. Educate the patrons on the type of “behavior” that is expected and the consequences of not adhering to venue policy. Educating the fans will allow them to understand the key role they play and how their actions can impact their own safety and those of the participants.

My good friend Richard Johns has founded and developed a program called “Act With Respect Always” and his mantra is just that. He has a great message that’s basically about bullying. Is there a difference between bulling and an unruly crowd? Realistically, there’s a fine line, but the answer is, NO! Professional athletes are not immune as victims of disrespect. I think throughout the history of professional athletics, dating way back to the early years of baseball, athletes were sworn at, bottles were thrown at them, and some were treated as low lifes because of their race; there was much more. There’s a certain camouflage by being in a crowd, people do things in a group they most likely wouldn’t do as an individual. Like throwing objects at the participants, or saying/yelling obscenities and then hiding through the blending in to the shadows of the group.

One of the fuses that fosters disrespect at a professional sporting event is the

TEAM STX Teams-Up with Lax’toberfest SARATOGA SPRINGS — Members of TEAM STX will be in Saratoga Springs for a girl’s lacrosse skills clinic as part of Lax’toberfest, a SSHS Booster Club fundraiser. TEAM STX is the very first post-collegiate team for women.

“It was formed at a time when there were no opportunities for female lacrosse players to play after college at a semi-pro level,” said Elaine Lotruglio, the Saratoga Springs High School Varsity

Girls Lacrosse Coach.

Booster Club President, Nadine Burke, remarked how exciting it is to be hosting some of the best players in women’s lacrosse. TEAM STX members Maggie Tamastis, an Attack from the University of Notre Dame, Brittany Brigandi, a Midfielder from LeMoyne University, and Caroline Helmer, a Defense-player from Cornell University are looking forward to helping shape and sharpen the lacrosse skills of

the next generation.

The TEAM STX Lax’toberfest instructional clinic will be held on Sunday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the PBA Fields on Bliven Way, off Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs. It is open to all high school athletes, grades 9-12. To register, please email Coach Lotruglio at lotruglio1@me.com or call 516-967-0788. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

consumption of alcohol, mainly it’s overconsumption.

Is the solution for the prevention of the rowdy crowd behavior the prohibition of the sale of beer, and the like? That might be the answer.

I see a concerning growth of disorderly, rambunctious, and rude practices in the world of athletics, but more than not, in our society, just look at the ugly political scene of the coming elections.

This is worrisome, and you see more of it when there is a large gathering of people who have a common support and cause for a favorite team. As I said previously, there is the camouflage of the crowd that makes people act out of character and become unruly, and therefore nothing is sacred, anything or anyone can be a target.

My feeling is that there needs to be more education on

behavior and respect for others when attending a sporting event, whether it’s coming from the kitchen table of home or in the classroom of school.

There needs to be an understanding that all of the participants who represent a team, on all levels, are people and hurtful actions and statements have no place in a spectator’s role. The primary reason a fan goes to a game is to support their favorite team and players, not to disrespect the opponents. What I feel evolves from this, and maybe one of the biggest issues, is that the adults’ display of sportsmanship should be a role model for future generations of fans. Are these unruly adult fans failing young people with their display of disrespect of others?

Do I need to answer that?

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Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Halloween Skate

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, October 30, the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will host a “Halloween Skate” from 2-5 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink on 30 Weibel Avenue. Everyone is invited to this spooktacular event.

Costumes are encouraged but not required. Skate under the disco lights. Enter the “haunted hallway” – if you dare! Try your luck at our ghostly games. Admission for Saratoga Springs City residents is $4 for adults and $3 for children/senior citizens. Admission for nonSaratoga Springs City residents is $5 for adults and $4 for children/senior citizens. Limited skate rentals are $4. Join us for a ghoulishly good time! Call the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Over 30 Basketball Drop-In Program at Gavin Park WILTON — Grab your sneakers and get ready for Over30 Basketball! Designed with the mature, basketball-playing crowd in mind, the Over30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. beginning September 26. The weekly fee is $5.00 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can participate on any given night. Any questions, please contact the park office at 518-584-9455.

First Annual Lyme Away 5K MALTA — On October 23, the first annual Lyme Away 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Luther Forest Athletic Fields, 30 Rocket Way, Malta, at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Spa City Running Club, the regional event will raise awareness about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases common in our area.

Proceeds from the event will help to support the Lyme Action Network’s education and awareness programs and the Spa City Running Club’s track and field and cross country youth programs.

With over 330,000 new cases of Lyme disease occurring in the US each year,

every family needs to be well informed about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options in the event of a tick bite. Lyme disease has reached epidemic proportions in our region, so being informed and alert is critical.

With the funds raised from this event, the Lyme Action Network will publish the second edition of Learn the Facts, a comprehensive informational flyer distributed free throughout the region.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate.

Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of organizational tasks. Families and friends are needed to cheer on the runners and walkers.

All are welcome.

More information and registration can be found at: https://runsignup.com/ Race/NY/BallstonSpa/ LymeAway5K

Register for 2016 Fall Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join us on the ice this fall for Intro to Ice Skating. This Saratoga Springs Recreation Department program will introduce skaters ages 3 through adult to the exciting world of ice skating. Already know the basics? This program will build upon skills already learned. A strong

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foundation can produce a lifetime of pleasure on the ice.

Early Bird registration ends October 11. Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday–Friday 9 a.m.

- 7 p.m. or Saturday 12-4 p.m.

For additional information or to download forms go to www.

SaratogaRec.com. Questions?

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

Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join us for skating fun at the ice rink! Open Public, Open Stick, Open Adult Hockey and Open Figure sessions will be offered. Call 518-587-3550 x2300, 518-583-3462 or visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. See you there!

SSRD Drop-In Sessions SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department offers drop-in sessions in Adult Basketball, Pickleball, Racquetball and Wallyball. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click on Rec Center Calendar for the latest schedule.

For additional information please call 518-587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratogasprings.org.

Zumba Fitness Classes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join. Session and drop in options available.

Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday–Friday 9 a.m. -7 p.m. or Saturday 12-4 p.m.

For additional information or to download forms go to www.SaratogaRec. com. Questions? Call 518 -587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratogasprings.org.

Tiny B’Ball SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering a new co-ed program for 3-5 yr olds and their parents called Tiny B’Ball. Register for this and all 2016-2017 basketball programs at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday– Friday 9 a.m. -7 p.m. or Saturday 12-4 p.m. Early Bird registration ends October 11.

Visit us at www.SaratogaRec. com for more information.

Questions? Contact us 518587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratogasprings.org. Join us on the courts this season!

Week of October 7 – October 13, 2016

Schuylerville Girls UNDEFEATED!

SPORTS 47 B-Spa Boys Soccer BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa traveled to Bethlehem Tuesday evening October 4 and came away with a loss. Although BSpa dominated the first half and had several scoring

opportunities, the game was tied 0-0 at the half. BSpa continued to dominate in the second half, but Bethlehem turned the game around with several counter attacks resulting

in shots. Bethlehem’s first goal was scored by Derin Gumustop.

Bethlehem continued firing and scored two more goals to win the game 3-0. It was a hard fought match by both teams.

Volleyball: Saints v. Raiders

Lady Horses at the top of their game this season. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Horses girls field hockey team played at South Glens Falls on Tuesday, October 4, winning 3-1, bringing their season record to 12-0-1.

According to Coach Erin Lloyd, “It was 1-1 at the half; unfortunately we had a defensive lag with less than a minute to go in the first half that allowed SGF to score on transition.”

She said they had numerous shots on cage in the first half that all

seemed to go wide. Junior Alison Burnham, number 4, was able to find freshman Brooke Thomas, number 8, on a beautiful cross for the Horses’ first goal of the game.

“In the second half we did a much better job controlling possession,” said Lloyd, “and Amanda Coleman [junior, number 10] was able to execute 2 great lifts to the corner of the cage off great distributions from Alison Burnham and Morgan Gunter [junior, number 21].”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic hosted Mechanicville in the October 3 evening Wasaren League Volleyball game. The Saints won 3-0; scores 25-12, 25-10, 25-22.

Highlights for the Saints Ani Crocker 10 service points, 3 aces; Grace Fornabia 6 service points, 2 aces, 13 kills, 11 digs; Elise Browell 16 service points, 3 aces, 15 assist; Kennedy Murphy 6 service points, 2

aces, 8 digs; and Mary Clare Pikus 10 service points, 2 aces, 3 digs.

Highlights for the Raiders Kalli Gilbert 6 service points 4 assist; and Alivia Wood 8 service points 4 aces.

Schuylerville Girls Soccer at South Glens Falls SOUTH GLENS FALLS — The Lady Horses girls soccer played at South Glens Falls Monday, October 3, winning 2-0. Emily Vallee scored her 18th of the season, and 5th game winner.

Maddy Nevins provided the precision pass, her 10th assist this year, that sprung Vallee on the breakaway. Cassie Patrick

scored a beautiful one-timer off a perfectly placed corner kick from Amy Moreau. Cailin Kelleher made 7 saves in her 7th shutout of the season.

First half: 1, Schuylerville, Emily Vallee (Maddy Nevins), 11:33. 2, Sc, Cassie Patrick (Amy Moreau), 20:41. Second half: None.

Goalies-saves: Caitlin Kelleher (Schuylerville) 7, Molly Rafferty (South Glens Falls) 4, Jess Winslow (South Glens Falls) 4. Corner kicks: Schuylerville 5, South Glens Falls 2. Records: Schuylerville (9-0-1, 9-1-1). South Glens Falls (7-3-0, 7-5-0)

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Schuylerville Girls UNDEFEATED! See page 47. Photos by Francesco D’Amico.