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USA Triathlete

Never Quits Ballston Spa Resident Jeff Cornick Competes With the Best

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Tumi Oguntala to Appear on Popular TLC Show Friday Night

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — As a physically active teenager, a young Jeff Cornick was watching the Ironman World Championships on TV when he said to himself, “Oh, I want to do that.”

What was once a dream he had as a kid became a reality in his 30s when he found himself representing Team USA in Weihei, China at the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships this past September.

But the journey to get to that point was nowhere near what he had planned—something Cornick, 35, has taken in stride his whole life. Just like when he came out of

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Fighting for Position

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Viewers fell in love with Clifton Park native, Tumi Oguntala, during her time on season 15 of The Biggest Loser on NBC. Now, Oguntala will enter our living rooms once again as she searches for the perfect wedding dress on TLC’s hit show, “Say Yes to the Dress,” tonight Oct. 10 at Tumi shows off one of the dresses she tried on that day. Photo courtesy TLC.

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Bravo Limoncello!

10th Anniversary Celebrations To Last All Year

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Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obits 6 Business

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Education 14-15 Pulse 37-39

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

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ROME — Every great Italian restaurant is like a love story. This restaurant began with one.

It was Sunday, August 27, 1992. At 1 p.m. in Rome, Italy, a young American tourist by the name of Nancy Washburn was in Rome for just that single day and looking for directions to the Sistine Chapel.

She stopped a random stranger on the street, who immediately called upon his Italian sense of chivalry and offered to escort her there personally. The man’s name was Giancarlo Balestra. It was, Maurizio Nascimben, Giancarlo and Nancy Ballestra Are Planevidently, love at first sight. And they have been ning Some Great Things In Their Second Decade At Limoncello.

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Wesley Walkers Weren’t Wet

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first annual Wesley Community Balloon

Walk fundraiser on the morning of Saturday Oct. 4 faced a forecast of rain, which did not dampen the spirits of Wesley staff, volunteers, residents and participating walkers.

Although umbrellas and raincoats were a wise idea, good grace was granted to those at the retirement campus as the rain subsided before the start of the walk and resumed after the morning’s festivities.

Photos By MarkBolles.com

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Annual Candlelight Tour at Historic Schuyler House

SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga National Historical Park announces that the annual Candlelight Tour of the General Philip Schuyler House, located just south of Schuylerville on Route 4, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Old Saratoga Historical Association hosts the event and in addition to providing light refreshments, their members join park staff and volunteers to guide visitors on short tours throughout the evening through the candle-lit atmosphere of General Schuyler’s 1777 country house.

As the autumn evenings can be chilly or wet, please dress for the weather. It is also recommended that visitors bring a flashlight for the walk back to their cars.

For more information about this or other park events, call the Visitor Center at (518) 664-9821 ext. 1777, or visit the park website at nps.gov/sara.

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week in Review To The Editor

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Parking lots may be a necessary evil, but there are many ways to integrate them into a community. Unfortunately the one proposed by the Saratoga Springs City Center hardly tries to do that. The 5-story structure, stuffed with 511 parking spaces, will sit like a lump from Soviet-era Russia in a dynamic two-block area that has residential buildings, hotels, restaurants, High Rock Park, City Hall and the city approved Saratoga Greenbelt Trail.

Without much financial sacrifice, or perhaps none at all, we could instead make this “parking shrine” into a positive part of the community.

Why not add retail stores on the bottom level and follow Complete Streets principles adopted by the city three years ago which encourage walking, bicycling, benchesm trees, etc.? This would not only benefit the city’s residents and businesses but also make the City Center more attractive to its attendees. Imagine the recently built parking decks on Spring Street and the other on Woodlawn Avenue with these vibrant aspects and it’s easy to see how they would have improved the energy of our city while also discouraging crime.

If the city approves of the current proposal, I bet it will soon be ripped down to make way for a structure that is more multi-use.

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Winner of City Center Scavenger Hunt Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS – The City Center threw a 30th birthday bash Sept. 20 to celebrate three decades of successful operation and civic service to the community. The Family Fun Day drew several thousand people over the course of 12 hours and city leaders say the event lived up to its name.

Event goers had the opportunity to play “Hide and Seek with Mr. B” at 20 different DBA store locations; with the prize being an enticing raffle basket full of DBA goodies and valued at over $500.

Nearly 80 enthusiasts joined in and the lucky winner of this sought after prize was the team of Pete and Jackie McTygue.

Adirondack Trust Company Launches Autumn of Giving Campaign SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund recently announced it has launched its second Autumn of Giving Match Campaign. This campaign brings together the ATC Community Fund, The Adirondack Trust Company, and community-minded

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individuals and businesses to raise donations to benefit the Fund’s annual, local charitable Lend-AHand Grant Program.

The Matching campaign’s goal is to raise a minimum of $40,000 in donations from the community, similar to the results of last year’s match campaign. Contributions are derived from donations, fund raising initiatives sponsored by generous local business campaign partners, and sponsorship/ticket sales for the signature event, An Evening of Autumn Giving to be held at Longfellow’s on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The Adirondack Trust Company will match all money raised during the month of October.

Schuylerville Participates in National Walk/Bike to School Day SCHUYLERVILLE – This week, a group of Schuylerville elementary school students and their parents took part in National Walk/Bike to School Day, hosted by Green Ribbon Schools.

Students and their parents met at Fort Hardy Park Wednesday, Oct. 8 where students were led in a warm-up by Challenge By Choices’ Jodi Mehan.

King Dairy and Espressohuis provided some freebies for parents who participated.

IFP Films, In Focus Brands Announce Casting Call

SARATOGA SPRINGS – IFP Films, in conjunction with In Focus Brands, are working to produce a number of TV pilots, a new fitness program series, as well as a large number of viral videos for the upcoming StartUp Weekend Saratoga 3.

Because of this production cycle, a series of castings will be held. The first casting call will be Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fragomeni Insurance, located at 3257 Route 9 in Saratoga Springs. The building will also serve as the location of StartUp Weekend Saratoga in November.

The talent needed includes adult and children for voiceovers, on-camera spokespersons, actors and models.

Malta’s Ellsworth Commons Behind on Debt Payment MALTA – The owner of Ellsworth Commons, an apartment and retail complex in Malta, is reportedly more than 90 days late in making a $225,233 monthly payment on the property’s $50.8 million debt.

Payments due on the 312unit mixed-use building, situated on Route 9, are owed to Greystone Servicing Corp. Inc., a New York City-based commercial lender.

The $53 million Ellsworth Commons development opened three years ago. The debt is insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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BLOTTER

Melinda A. Kelly, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 25 and charged with attempted robbery.

Andrew J. Kovac, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 28 and charged with criminal contempt and harassment.

York L. Mills, 25, of Clifton Park, was arrested October 1 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal mischief.

Jonathan P. Kaufman, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 25 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle with an expired inspection.

Corey M. Brown, 23, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 28 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Peter Loyola, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 2 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Douglas R. Carvell, 47, of Campellhall, was arrested September 28 and charged with improper headlight and rear light equipment, DWI, criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Brian G. Sullivan, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 2 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Nicholas C. Kossor, 28, of Schenectady, was arrested September 26 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and passing through a red traffic signal light.

Thomas M. Robertson, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 26 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Brandon H. Stephenson, 29, of Gansevoort, was arrested September 26 and charged with DWI and improper lane use.

Ben Weitzman, 43, of Midlothian, Texas, was arrested September 27 and charged with refusing a prescreen test, failure to keep right and DWI. Dominic J. Garofalo, 24, of East Syracuse, was arrested September 27 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and an improper exhaust system/muffler.

Ryan J. Sarro, 21, of Schuylerville, was arrested September 27 and charged with burglary and grand larceny.

Christopher R. Haley, 45, of Ballston Spa, was arrested September 27 and charged with failure to keep right, improper lane use, consumption of alcoholic beverages, refusing a prescreen test, DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated DWI. Lawrence P. Macica, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 27 and charged with DWI, failure to signal a turn, an unsafe lane change, consumption of alcoholic beverages and a BAC more than .08 percent.

Julia H. Conard, 26, of Greenfield, was arrested September 29 and charged with assault and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Nicole R. Shaffer, 19, of South Glens Falls, was arrested September 29 and charged with unlawful surveillance and making a punishable false written statement.

Megan K. Hayes, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested September 29 and charged with speeding, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and criminal possession of hypodermic instrument.

Stephen W. Rubaszek, 26, of Middle Grove, was arrested September 29 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Jon L. Yusaitis, 40, of Rexford, was arrested September 30 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.

Eric R. Barber, 37, of Glenville, was arrested September 30 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.

Riley J. Older, 17, of Porter Corners, was arrested September 30 and charged with violation of curfew.

Brendan W. Santiago, 17, of Porter Corners, was arrested September 30 and charged with violation of curfew.

Justin G. Baker, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 2 and charged with issuing a false financial statement.

Louis E. Elms, 41, of Fort Edward, was arrested October 2 and charged with harassment.

Christopher D. Barnes, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 3 and charged with criminal contempt, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal contempt and unlawful imprisonment.

Alyssa K. Rielly, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 3 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and improper vehicle equipment.

Christopher R. Lynch, 20, of Ballston Spa, was arrested October 3 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and unauthorized colored lights on a vehicle.

William L. Murdock, 17, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 3 and charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Joshua R. Miller, 31, of Greenfield, was arrested October 4 and charged with BAC more than .08 percent, aggravated DWI, improper lane use and DWI. Kyle E. Powers, 23, of Clifton Park, was arrested October 4 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, aggravated DWI and improper headlight and rear light equipment.

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Michael A. Birecki, 23, of Clifton Park, was arrested October 4 and charged with failure to signal a turn, failure to keep right, DWI and refusing a prescreen test.

Peter Carmine VillaroBarnard, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 5 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property.

Matthew Craig Pfeifer, 22, of Ballston Spa, was arrested October 4 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and speeding.

Adrian Robert Alfonso, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 5 and charged with DWI, failure to signal a turn and BAC more than .08 percent.

Eric B. Taylor, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 5 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Jonathan A. Schroeder, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested October 5 and charged with criminal mischief and harassment.

Ethan Angel Colyer, 27, of San Antonio, was arrested October 5 and charged with failure to signal a turn, passing a red traffic signal, speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, BAC more than .08 percent and DWI.

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obituaries

Sharon A. Scavone

William G. Barbolt Sr. SARATOGA SPRINGS — William G. Barbolt Sr., 66, of Fort Edward, formerly of Saratoga Springs and Schroon Lake, passed away Sept. 24 in Amarillo Texas while vacationing.

He was born on December 16, 1947 in Troy, to the late Georgianna and William P. Barbolt.

Bill is survived by his two sons, William G. Jr. of Schuylerville and Gary (Susan) of Gansevoort; his three

grandchildren, Drew, Micaela and Keira; a sister, Patricia Bishop of Saratoga Springs; a brother-in-law, Larry Kilburn of Ballston Spa; Bill and Gary’s mother, Marcia Hall, of Saratoga Springs; and his nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Nancy Kilburn.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Sharon A. Scavone, 71, passed away Oct. 2 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 30, 1943 in Niskayuna to Ralph J. Murphy and Virginia (Schiele) Murphy.

Sharon graduated from Linton High School, and the College of St. Rose, where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Education.

Sharon taught fourth grade for the Saratoga Springs City School District, until her retirement in 1996.

Sharon enjoyed reading, traveling, crocheting and often shared her love of food and cooking with family and friends.

Sharon is survived by her sons; Kevin Scavone (Nancy), Jack Scavone (Marion), and Dave; daughter, Linnaea Scavone (Prairie); grandchildren, Jenna, Jonathan, Caitlin, and Amanda.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis, and parents Ralph J. Murphy and Virginia (Schiele) Murphy.

Katie-Lynn N. Scheidt SARATO GA SPRINGS — KatieLynn N. Scheidt, 30, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Katie-Lynn was born in Saratoga Hospital on April 8, 1984, one month early with a birth weight of 2 pounds, 13 ounces.

Always the fighter, she grew into a beautiful, intelligent, energetic and caring young woman.

Katie graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2002. She took college courses before becoming a Certified Nurse’s Aide, which allowed

her to exhibit her caring side. Among her favorite patients was her paternal Grandmother (G-Ma), who Katie cared for until she passed away. Katie said she missed Grandma every day.

In addition to caring for others, Katie enjoyed writing poetry, which she posted on her website, loved music and her cat, Mary.

Last week, Katie told her dad that she was considering additional careers and was looking forward to new directions and opportunities.

Katie is survived by her loving partner, Eskey Moore; her mother, Eve-Lynn Cascone of Saratoga; her father and stepmother, Frederick and Shannon of Middle Grove; her brother Brandon and his fiancé Loan of Wilton and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Michael E. Abernethy BALLSTON SPA — Michael E. Abernethy, 76, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2 in New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Born on July 23, 1938 in Brooklyn to the late Edward and Mary (Reilly) Abernethy and graduating from Xavier High School in Manhattan, he attended Xavier University in Ohio and New York University, where he completed his Bachelor of Science, competing in football.

He continued his education at St. John’s University, earning a Master of Science in Education. From 1961 to 1976 Michael worked for the New York City Department of Education as a teacher, coach and administrator.

In 1976, he left the Department of Education to lead the development, design and implementation of the Empire State Games, serving as the Executive Director from its inception through 1988. Later, Mr. Abernethy returned to the Department of Education serving as a consultant to the Public Schools Athletic League until his retirement in 2012.

Mike combined the unique qualities of a passionate educator with the competitive spirit of an elite athlete and a winning attitude that no game was too big. This big, strong man, with the grip of a lumberjack, found peace and serenity in his yard caring for his flower beds and fish ponds.

He used his amazing gardening talent to create an

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outdoor oasis, which he shared with his friends and neighbors. Mike took great satisfaction in spending time sitting by his ponds and discussing the topic of the day, which could range from religion, to politics, to sports, and somehow always end with a history lesson.

Survivors include his wife Mary Michele (Nangle) Abernethy, of Ballston Spa; their son Brian Abernethy of Charlotte, North Carolina; his children from his previous marriage to Barbara (Backus) Abernethy; Michael Abernethy, Kathleen Smith (Patrick)of Manchester, New Hampshire, Daniel Abernethy (Christine Rago) of Alpharetta, Georgia, Donald Abernethy (MaryAnne Mitchell) of Cicero, Terence Abernethy (Margaret McHugh) of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mary Beth Spaulding of Cicero, Patricia Ransom (Todd) of Merrick, David Abernethy (Carrie Converse) of Plattsburgh; his grandchildren, Francis and Andrea Abernethy, Alivia Spaulding, Chloe and Daniel Smith, Michael, Thomas, Patrick, Mary and Anne Abernethy, Jack, Theodore and Harrison Ransom, Nathan, Erin, Molly and Riley Abernethy, and Kallen and Ella Abernethy; his sisters, Patricia Suppa of Mt Kisco, Eileen Connolly of Fort Solanga, Maureen Gerhard of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.; and many nieces and nephews.

Michael was predeceased by his son Christopher in 1964 and his daughter Barbara in 2012.

Maud B. O’Connell SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maud B. O’Connell, 78, peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, Oct. 5 with her family at her side.

Born in the Canadian Province of Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte and William Pittman.

Maud retired from Saratoga County BOCES, where she was a teaching assistant for students with special needs. Her love and generosity continued with her involvement in the Prayer Shawl Ministry, where she knitted Confirmation Stoles for the candidates at St. Clements, as well as socks and hats for the needy. She was a communicant of St. Clements Church in Saratoga Springs.

She married her soul mate, musician Jack O’Connell, in 1991 and harmonized on their love song until his passing in 2011.

Maud was the loving mother of William Hannam (Suzanne), Eileen Cunningham, Thomas Hannam (Lisa), and Sandy

Hannam (Mike Toma); stepmother to Sharon McDermott (Joe), Kathryn Palmer (Jeff) and the late Kelly VanAlstine (Ron).

She was the adored grandmother of 12 grandchildren: Billy, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Paul, Angelica, Jonathan, Jason, Beth (Robert), Colin, Colleen (Kevin), Scott, and Dan; and great-grandmother to Noah and Jack.

Maud loved wildflowers. She was also known for her hugs – the loving kind that let your worries fade away. She baked bread and knitted socks, and those who were the recipients of those gifts feel fortunate to have known her.

She will be missed by many.

Family will be welcoming friends at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in Our Lady’s Chapel at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon in the church and burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

June R. Wright SARATOGA SPRINGS — June R. Wright passed away Thursday, Oct. 2.

Born in Poughkeepsie on June 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mary (Traudt) Rymph.

June grew up in Hyde Park, married and moved to Saratoga Springs in 1947.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Will B. Wright; her brother, George Rymph; and her sisters, Elizabeth

Stanhouse, Janet Stoddard, and Gloria Creeden.

June is survived by her children, James Wright and his wife, Dorothy; Janet Geissler and her husband, Larry; and Peter Wright. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Keith Wright, Karen Franchetti, Kevin Geissler, Peter Geissler, Amy van der Staay and Jeffrey Wright, as well her great-grandchildren and many caring nieces, nephews and special friends.

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Proud to Represent the USA the 2.5-mile fistfight of a swim in China spitting up blood, Cornick has accomplished his goals with the bumps and bruises to show for his hard work.

“Any person who has done an Ironman…it’s blood, sweat and tears,” Cornick said.

From Cornick’s own words, it’s simple. He doesn’t quit.

That’s part of the reason why one of the most difficult times in his life was when he graduated high school and was denied enlistment to the U.S. Marine Corps because of his asthma.

“I run a sub-five-minute mile and you’re going to turn me down with asthma?” Cornick remembered thinking. “It was heartbreaking. I wanted to go to Parris Island

and represent not just our country, but I wanted to protect the rights of my family. That was the big thing. And I couldn’t do it. It was devastating.”

Up to that point, Cornick, who grew up in Saratoga Springs, played basketball and ran cross country and track at Schenectady Christian (now Mekeel Christian Academy).

He went on to college, playing basketball on and off before losing interest.

It wasn’t until May of 2010 when the Computer Technician for the City of Saratoga Springs had a revelation about his dreams to compete in a full Ironman.

“I’m not getting any younger,” Cornick said to himself. “I need to do something about this.”

So, he scheduled for 2011 and 2012 with the goal of competing in Lake Placid’s Ironman in 2012. That includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112mile bike ride and a marathon run at the end (26.2 miles).

“It was a ‘I want to do one, complete it and my dream is complete’ type of thing,” Cornick said.

In 2011, he completed his first triathlon. He continued training 20-24 hours a week every week and the 6-foot-6-inch Cornick got his weight down to 215 pounds. He sacrificed time with his family and pushed onward.

Flash forward to three weeks before the 2012 Ironman. Cornick was racing the biking portion of a Half Ironman in Tupper Lake when his bike flipped. After a trip in the ambulance to the Emergency Room, he was told his left collarbone was broken and he could not participate in the upcoming Ironman.

Two years of training. Two years of sacrifice. Thousands of dollars spent on a race already paid for and he was told to sit in a figure eight brace to hold his shoulders back and re-align the bone.

Jeff Cornick recently returned from the Triathlon World Championships in China.

There were a lot of tears, and the dream was over—until he went to the doctor two weeks later after having issues with the brace. It was at the point when he was analyzed and told he was way ahead of schedule and the brace was not needed as long as he stayed away from contact sports.

Although swimming in an Ironman is extremely physical, as far as his shot at competing in the upcoming Ironman, Cornick took the doctor’s advice as a “yes.”

Cornick worked on a onearmed swim stroke. He rode his bike on his street in Ballston Spa and practiced riding from the bull horns position to the arrow position. And by the time the Ironman came around, he was in the race.

He swam with one arm, biked 112 miles with all his weight on his right arm, and ran with his left arm in a sling. Despite people advising him that he would make his injury worse, he finished the Ironman.

But it wasn’t the race he wanted, so he signed up again for 2013. A year later, he raced the race he wanted and went on to compete in the Half Ironman in Lake George—Big George.

He didn’t just compete, though.

He won his age group (30-34), which qualified him for the USAT National Championships in South Carolina.

The journey continued, as Cornick finished 12th. Finishing in the top 18 in your age group qualifies you for the World Championships.

Cornick continued training and even collected $918.45 worth of cans and bottles to support his trip to China, in addition to his sponsorships (chequed.com, ESMI

Companies, Roadfox Ultimate Concept and Sibir Investment Advisors).

He left Sept. 16 to represent his country with some of the best athletes in the world.

Once again, things didn’t go as planned. After completing the 2.5mile swim, he stopped to rest for a second on the bike. He was then approached by a medical team that began pulling at him toward an ambulance.

Despite waving them off and saying he was “OK,” and even taking his bike and trying to ride away, he was officially pulled out of the race.

“I don’t know if it was because of ITU governing body rules of the triathlon, a language barrier or possible lawsuits,” Cornick said. “But I made a mental note to let it go and enjoy the Great Wall and the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was breathtaking. I was in China, halfway across the world. It was a oncein-a-lifetime experience.”

For now, Cornick plans to devote more time to his two sons, Brayson (7) and Keaton (3).

“I had my moment of glory,” said Cornick, who plans on using his experience to encourage his sons to work hard. “Now, it’s their turn. I can tell them, ‘If you want to do something, do it. Go for it. Get after it. What’s stopping you?’”

Cornick plans on doing half Ironmans, and other short-distance Sprint and Olympic races for now, but has not ruled out returning to the likes of a full Ironman.

“I’m sure later. In a couple years, absolutely. It’s definitely a sickness. It’s not just a hobby. It’s a passion. It’s a way of life.”

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Tumi says ‘Yes’

Oguntala lost 175 pounds on Season 15 of The Biggest Loser.

Photo courtesy of NBC.

Jillian Michaels surprises Tumi on Say Yes to the Dress. Photo courtesy TLC.

9/8c.

Oguntala made Biggest Loser history with her 54.86 percent weight loss, or 175 pounds – the highest percentage for an at-home contestant. Oguntala and her fiancé, Jim, postponed their wedding so she could be on the show and she

said it was an easy decision to make.

“My fiancé Jim always said he wished he met me when we were both younger so we could have more time together,” said Oguntala.

“Now we have it.”

Friday’s episode of Say Yes to the Dress documents Oguntala’s

search for the perfect dress at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City with her best friend of more than 30 years, Penny Hartfield, by her side.

“Picking a wedding dress for me was always going to be bittersweet because my mom died when I was 14,” said Oguntala. “I was worried I wouldn’t be able to feel the joy of the occasion, so I knew going to the Disneyland of dress shops would cure that.”

A visit from Jillian Michaels would do the trick, too! In an exclusive clip of the episode, Michaels surprises Oguntala at her bridal appointment and their reunion is a tearjerker.

“In all my 20 years working at Kleinfeld’s, I never witnessed something so emotional,” says bridal consultant, Debbie Asprea in the clip.

Emotional, yes; but the surprise was also unforgettable for Oguntala.

“It was a magical experience,” said Oguntala. “Jillian knew I would miss my mom and she stood up for me. I’ll never forget that.”

Oguntala says her fall wedding will be held in Saratoga Springs, with the ceremony taking place at The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs and reception at the Canfield Casino.

As for honeymoon plans and when or if they’ll start a family, Oguntala says everyone will just have to stay tuned.

Season 12 of “Say Yes to the Dress” premiers Friday, Oct. 10 at 9/8c on TLC.

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Bravo Limoncello! together ever since.

This chance meeting between the gentleman from Roma and the lady from Verona (New Jersey, that is) might never had happened if not for a lack of Scandinavian amusement.

Giancarlo explains: “I was in Sweden and it was boring. So I went home that very day. Nancy was truly my destiny,” he says beaming. “The best partner I could ever want.” And you can tell he means business, in addition to life.

Their romance embodies the spirit that people cannot help feel when they enter Limoncello Ristorante (1 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs) – a feeling of a Northern Italian oasis from the stresses of the day. Get comfortable; you’re home with family.

La famiglia is enhanced with the recent return of Host Maurizio Nascimben, a long time friend and associate of the Balestra’s. “I came out of retirement for these two, but also for myself,” he said. Apparently, once it’s in your blood…

“I retired in 2007. Even got married to my beautiful bride, and we were fortunate to travel,” he explains. “But I started getting the ‘itch’; I expressed a great feeling of sadness about this to Nancy and Giancarlo. To my delight, they made me an offer, and I started the very next day.”

“Maurizio, to me, is the quintessential Italian gentleman in every sense of the word. He is the perfect host for Limoncello.” Nancy said.

Indeed, each of them bring superior skills to the table, which has given them a lifetime of restaurant success that has stretched through out the country to places like Aspen,

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Photos By MarkBolles.com

Chicken Breast Stuffed With Mozzarella, Eggplant And Ham; Topped With Basil Cream And Brandy

Red Snapper Marechiaro, Topped With Imported Italian Clams, Mussels and Shrimp With A Light Spicy Tomato Sauce

CO and Winter Park, FL. As one of the founders of the highly successful Chianti when it opened on South Broadway in 1998, Giancarlo was delighted to come back with Nancy to Saratoga Springs in 2004 to start Limoncello.

“There are great opportunities for restaurants in this area, and we were happy to reconnect with friends and family.” Giancarlo noted.

The restaurant moved to its current location in 2008, giving the Balestra’s more room to welcome diners inside two spacious indoor dining areas as well as outdoor garden seating when the weather is friendly. “We have many reasons to celebrate in our tenth year in Saratoga.” Nancy said. “In addition to Maurizio joining us, we have an enhanced energy about having our best track season ever.”

Look for that to be reflected in our menu, which is always transitioning to some extent.”

Giancarlo noted that some

dishes he often features as specials, such as papardelle with Osso Buco, are becoming so popular that they may take a permanent spot on the menu. Based on the absolute feast they arrayed in front of Mark’s camera for this feature, I have no doubt that whatever they add will be winners.

To accompany all this, it must be noted that Limoncello sports one of the area’s most extensive wine lists, featuring the best from Italy and California, spiced up with some rare Tuscan vintages. But you haven’t lived until you have tried the signature drink: The Limoncello, naturally. Nancy personally mixes up each batch that is served.

And beginning next week, the Limoncello family is planning a yearlong series of celebrations to commemorate their tenth anniversary. Between October 15 and December 31, all gift certificates bought will receive a 10 percent discount.

Giant Tortellacci Stuffed With Veal, Porcini Mushroom And Walnut; Finished With Prosciutto Di Parma And Olive Oil Crème Sauce

Also, after the first of 2015, look for a ten-week series of dining events that will be called ‘A Taste Of Italy’ in which a different region, such as Naples, will be featured each week from Sunday-Thursday with a moderately priced three-course meal. The specific menu details will be forthcoming.

But this is a place you can go to with confidence anytime, not only knowing that you will have

great food, drink and atmosphere – but a unique experience. It’s the attention to the little things – like Nancy growing all the restaurant’s basil; Giancarlo’s culinary expertise and Maurizio’s warm greeting for everyone – it all adds up to something special.

La famiglia. Enjoy!

For more information, visit limoncelloristorante.com or phone (518) 580-8700.

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No Property Tax Increase in 2015 City Budget

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Keyword: Zero.

At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, Commissioner of Finance Michelle Madigan gave her 2015 Comprehensive Budget presentation. In her message she stated: “Under the 2015 Comprehensive Budget, Saratoga Springs taxpayers will receive a zero percent tax increase. The 2015 Comprehensive Budget offers the citizens of Saratoga Springs excellent City services and no increase in

the tax rate. This is sustainable City government.”

In fact the good news for taxpayers got even better, when Ms. Madigan also noted that taxpayers would also likely receive a rebate under a new state program: “The 2015 Budget year also marks the first year of a new State program known as the Property Tax Freeze Credit. If the City stays within the tax levy cap, qualified homeowners will receive a Freeze Credit equal to the greater of either - The actual increase in their

“Taste Of Africa” Dinner To Benefit Giving Circle BALLSTON SPA – Kim Klopstock’s Fifty South restaurant, 2128 Doubleday Avenue (Route 50), Ballston Spa, will host a “Taste of Africa” dinner to benefit The Giving Circle and AOET Projects on Monday, Oct. 20.

There will be two seating’s for the dinner – at 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Featured will be the foods, sounds and stories of Uganda. The cost is $55 per person, of which $45 is tax deductible.

For tickets or more information, visit TheGivingCircle.org or email mark@thegivingcircle.org

homeowner’s tax bill, or - The previous year’s tax bill multiplied by the allowable tax levy growth factor (1.56 percent for the City’s 2015 fiscal year).”

For a homeowner with a property assessed at $350,000, this would translate to a credit of $33.14.

There will be a series of seven budget workshops open to the public between now and when the

budget will be officially voted upon.

Commissioner Madigan thanked the mayor, her fellow commissioners and her Deputy, Lynn Bachner, for their hard work in reaching a budget agreement that benefitted the taxpayers.

Links to the complete budget message and all supporting documents are available at Saratogasprings.org

“The 2015 Budget year also marks the first year of a new State program known as the Property Tax Freeze Credit.”

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Past Participants Find Success after StartUp Weekend Saratoga

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY

Participants Agree SWS Experience was Powerful, Educational

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration is now open for the third annual StartUp WeekendSaratoga, hosted by In Focus Brands. The collaborative and intense 54-hour event will be held November 14-16 at the Fragomeni

Insurance Building, located at 3257 Route 9, in Saratoga Springs.

The weekend brings people with different skillsets together to formulate and to present successful ventures to launch. Manufacturing, IT, medical, finance, media and

software are some of the industries that are expected to be represented.

“We are very excited to be running our third StartUp Weekend, especially since we will be part of Global StartUp Week which includes an international video competition for our participating teams,” said Robert Manasier, lead organizer and facilitator.

Now in its third event, organizers are hoping SWS will draw even more participants to increase the networking pool. While the goal of the event is to create successful entrepreneurs, many past participants shared that regardless of the outcome the event provides a powerful and educational experience.

Past participant and Long Island native, Chris Horn, was Cory Leveen involved in SWS in January of 2013.

He says the experience brought him exactly what he was looking for.

“I thought it would be a good way to meet people and turn the people that I meet into opportunities so that I could move [to Saratoga,]” said Horn. “One of the judges was the vice president of product development for the company I now work for. I work with him on developing software for e-commerce.” evaluate them,” said Horn. “The During SWS, Horn was practice is running through that involved with a team that developed critical look at business ideas. It’s a Caroline Calls – a phone reminder fun process. You also work on preservice for the elderly. The service sentation skills. At the end of the would make daily calls to those day, it’s a competition. You have to signed up for it, with appointment have the proper analysis that demreminders, medication remindonstrates and properly argues why ers, social calendar events, etc. your business should be the one “Caroline” was the persona or the someone puts their hard-earned human face for the business – think dollars into.” of “Flo” from Progressive Insurance.

Cory Leveen participated in “The way the idea evolved was StartUp Weekend Saratoga in the we began looking at services for the spring of 2013 while he was a stuaging. There are a lot of baby boomdent at Rensselaer Polytechnic ers that are going to be aging out,” Institute in Troy. The business he said Horn. “The idea was you as a developed at SWS, Munch Match, concerned family member can sign helped amateur chefs host dinthem up for this service and have ner parties and network with those a personalized, friendly lady to looking for services. Leveen said he call you up and remind you to do got great feedback from the SWS stuff. It’s better than an impersonal judging panel and became an entredevice that doesn’t include social preneur later on. interaction.”

“I created a company with a Horn said the group learned a friend of mine after the event was lot from its experience at StartUp over and I worked on it for about a Weekend Saratoga and the most year while I was still in school,” said valuable part of the event was the Leveen. “Then I changed careers tremendous amount of knowland I’m now a freelance web develedge and insight gained at the end oper in New York City.” of the process.

While Leveen isn’t on the entre“The value of the weekend is preneurial path anymore, he says the that it teaches you how to look with SWS provides a priceless experience. a critical eye at business ideas and

Chris Horn

“The event itself is so rewarding,” said Leveen. “You meet such smart, motivated people and you hear so many interesting ideas. It’s really fantastic. I found it to be great on so many levels and the people involved were awesome.”

This StartUp Weekend will have a new element – viral video creation. All teams will be uploading videos to be part of the Global StartUp Competition, a possible regional competition for the winners. In Focus Brands is also exploring in experts from around the globe to coach via Skype.

“It’s exciting to see a group of unassociated individuals team up to formulate a plan with the common goal of launching a business,” said David Fragomeni, event organizer and coach. “The video aspect to the event adds another layer of access to possible funding and interest for our participants this year.”

To register, visit http://saratoga.up.co/events/4714 In Focus Brands also has five sponsorship packages for business and organizations interested in getting involved. Contact Robert Manasier for more information at robertm@infocusbrands.com.

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

BUSINESS

Business Briefs Malta Apartment Complex Sold for $35 Million

MALTA – A 234-unit apartment complex located on Route 9 in Malta has sold for $35.5 million.

The upscale complex, named Steeplechase, is now owned by The Silverman Group – a family-owned, private equity and real estate development firm in New Jersey. The property was previously owned by a Prudential Real Estate Investors fund.

Steeplechase at Malta opened in 2006, after plans for a $1.2 billion computer chip plant were announced that later became GlobalFoundries. The apartment complex is fully occupied.

According to reports, Bruce Schnitz, one of Steeplechase’s original developers, is working with The Silverman Group to help them line up new property managers.

GFNB Appoints New VP, Municipal Banking Officer

and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion based on eight metrics, including: growth, profitability, credit quality and capital strength.

The field was then narrowed to the top 35. Arrow was one of a dozen newcomers to the list, and the only bank based in Upstate New York.

Mini Me Pups Preparing for Pet Costume Contest

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Mini Me Pups Pet Boutique, located at 454 Broadway in the Saratoga Marketplace, is making preparations for its Scaredy Cats and Dogs Halloween Pet Costume Contest.

The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m.

Weather permitting, it will be held outside in the courtyard. All proceeds will be donated to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Upstate New York.

Jill Rodriguez, owner of Mini Me Pups Pet Boutique, is also inviting other new local pet businesses to set up tables at the event, to promote and inform the public of their services.

Aside from the costume contest, there will be raffles, prizes and treat tastings for the dogs!

Accents at Allerdice Moves to New Malta Location

Arleen Girard

GLENS FALLS — Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company (GFNB) has appointed Arleen Girard Vice President and Municipal Banking Officer.

In this role, Girard will serve the bank’s existing municipal customers and help grow municipal business. She joins GFNB with more than 20 years of banking and accounting experience in the Capital Region and North Country, including 15 years as a government banking relationship manager.

Arrow Recognized for Financial Performance

GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation recently announced it was named to the Sandler O’Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2014, a list of 35 top-performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country.

Investment banking firm Sandler O’Neill + Partners, LP evaluated all 443 publicly traded banks

MALTA – A former Saratoga gifts & décor store has opened a new showroom inside Allerdice Ace Hardware in Malta.

Accents at Allerdice recently announced its move to 2570 Route 9, inside the Allerdice Ace Hardware store. Managers say the new location will provide a larger retail space, greater selection of products and ample parking for customers.

The larger space will allow Accents to bring in new products as well as increasing selections of popular brands including Harney Teas, April Cornell, Vance Kitira and J. Devlin.

The store will host an official grand opening Friday, Oct. 17. Accents at Allerdice operated within Allerdice Building Supply at 41 Walworth Street in downtown Saratoga Springs for over 15 years and is locally owned and operated by the Allerdice family.

into New York with the acquisition of 19 new stores in the state, including Malta and Rockville Centre.

The new stores are part of a larger opening of 53 high-volume retail stores in untapped markets across the nation. Representing the company’s most significant acquisition to date, the deal positions Spring Mobile as the fastest growing unauthorized retailer of AT&T wireless solutions.

The 53-store transaction is the third major acquisition Spring Mobile has announced this year. During the last 12 months, Spring Mobile has more than doubled in size, adding almost 200 stores since the fall of 2013. The company plans to continue evaluating strategic expansion opportunities in the future.

Personal Fashion Advisor from Saratoga Added to Lord & Taylor Team

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Blair Brodar, a personal fashion advisor of Saratoga Springs, has been added to the Lord & Taylor team at Crossgates Mall in Albany.

Brodar is an expert stylist and will provide customers with wardrobe assessment, image consulting and rebranding guidance. Brodar is a seasoned fashion industry professional, having previously worked with such designers as Cynthia Rowley, Oscar de la Renta and Georgio Armani. She has also styled celebrities for red carpet appearances including Lady Gaga, Blair Underwood, Naomi Campbell and more.

Brodar currently resides in Saratoga Springs, having recently relocated from New York City.

She attended Parsons School of Design, Leysin American School in Switzerland and also completed training at the Bhakti Yoga School.

In March 2014, she was featured in HERLIFE Magazine.

Spring Mobile Enters Into New York State Market

MALTA – GameStop’s Spring Mobile, an AT&T wireless retailer, recently announced its entrance

Blair Brodar

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Skidmore Completes Eight-Acre Solar Array

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY GREENFIELD CENTER — Skidmore College’s two-megawatt solar array on Denton Road in Greenfield Center is now complete.

The private school held a ribboncutting ceremony to celebrate the completion Tuesday, Oct. 7.

The system is comprised of 6,950 modules with panels post mounted less than six feet off the ground. The eight-acre solar field will provide 12 percent of Skidmore’s annual electrical usage from clean, renewable power. It is among the largest solar arrays in New York State, according to Skidmore.

Solar Field Will Provide 12 Percent of College’s Annual Electrical Usage

The eight-acre solar field will provide 12 percent of Skidmore’s power needs this year.

Janet Joseph, VP for Technology and Strategic Planning at NYSERDA and President Philip A. Glotzbach, Skidmore College.

Skidmore College President, Philip A. Glotzbach, says this project is an element of the college’s ongoing investment in sustainable energy.

“There’s a broad range of such initiatives — geothermal cooling on campus, solar power

and hydropower; all of which the college is pursuing,” said Glotzbach. “One of the themes of our mission statement is to educate the students to be informed, responsible citizens. Through our own commitment to sustainability, the college is modeling such responsible behavior and is in itself operating as a responsible citizen of Saratoga Springs.”

The solar electric project is part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s

NY-Sun Initiative to offer state assistance for solar ventures, which is dramatically increasing solar energy and moving the solar industry in New York State toward sustainability and self-sufficiency.

In 2013, Skidmore was awarded a $2.35 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and worked with a developer, Dynamic Solar, to get the solar farm up and running.

Skidmore’s solar project is “New York’s solar success story,” according to Janet Joseph, Vice President for Technology and Strategic Planning at NYSERDA. “It’s been more than a decade since NYSERDA first started supporting solar energy,” said Joseph.

“Since then, we have come a long, long way. In fact, last month Governor Cuomo announced we will partner with solar developers across New York State to install over 200 megawatts of solar power.

That’s nearly 70 percent more than what was installed a year ago.”

Joseph said today’s young adults are coming of age in an era with a heightened environmental awareness; one where extreme climate events are occurring with greater frequency. That observation poses true for Skidmore senior Margaret Pfeffer, who says this solar project is a step in the right direction toward an environmentally sustainable future for energy.

“I know that many of us [students] dream of a more sustainable Skidmore and this project is not just a step, but a leap towards fulfilling that dream,” said Pfeffer.

“Climate change is such a complex problem and there’s no single solution that will erase the damage we as humans have done.

That’s why all of our efforts at Skidmore are so important.”

Skidmore College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its solar project Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Photos By MarkBolles.com

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Saratoga Takes Home “Be the Change for Kids” Innovation Award ALBANY — Furthering Governor Andrew Cuomo’s high-tech educational paradigm as it prepares New York State’s students for opportunities in growing industries such as nanotechnology, the Saratoga Springs City School District recently received the “Be the Change for Kids” Innovation Award.

SSCSD was one of three school districts to receive the award for their novel approaches to science, technology, engineering and mathrelated programs. The competition – now in its third consecutive year – is presented by the New York State School Boards Association and SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Over 40 schools from across the state were entered to win a “Be the Change for Kids”

Ballston Spa Students Recognized by National Scholarship Program

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District Board of Education and administration recently expressed their congratulations to senior Andrea Killian who has qualified as a National Merit Scholarship (NMS) Semifinalist.

Andrea is the first student to be recognized as a Semifinalist from Ballston Spa High School in many years.

“Andrea has distinguished herself nationally,” said Kristi Jensen, BSHS Principal. “We are very proud of and happy for her.”

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 60th annual NMS Program earlier this month.

From the 16,000 Semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to advance to the Finalist level in February.

Two additional seniors from BSHS, Elizabeth K. Altman and Benjamin G. Walker, were also congratulated for being recognized as Commended Students based on their exceptional academic promise.

Academy of the Holy Names & Christian Brothers Academy Host Info Nights

SARATOGA COUNTY — Academy of the Holy Names & Christian Brothers Academy are hosting two free information nights beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Parents and students are invited to meet Saratoga County families along with educational experts from Holy Names and CBA to learn what makes these schools different from others.

(From left to right) Robert Geer, Senior VP and COO SUNY Poly, Michael Piccirillo, Saratoga CSD Superintendent, Emma Price, Student, Chris Guillotte, Student, Michael Gallagher, Saratoga Springs High School Teacher, Lynne Lenhardt, NYSSBA President. Photo by Barbara Bennett, NYSSBA

The first information night takes place Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Polo Association Clubhouse, located at 2 Bloomfield Road in Greenfield Center.

The second information night will take place Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at The Edison Club, located at 891 Riverview Road in Rexford.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Anne Rento via email at arento@ahns.org.

Schuylerville Students Help Run Pony Express

SCHUYLERVILLE — Students in Mrs. Jordan’s class are encouraging parents, students and staff to participate in a program called the Pony Express. The in-school postal service aims to help improve the reading and writing skills of students in Schuylerville Elementary School.

Letters may be written to anyone in the school. Each classroom has been assigned a number and

given a mailbox and each hallway has a designated street name, with signs posted.

Throughout the school week, students in Mrs. Jordan’s class will be assigned a job. Students will deliver the mail to each room in the building, after a careful process of sorting, counting, tallying, graphing and calculating.

“The Pony Express program will unify the students through this school-wide project and will help them develop an awareness of career opportunities,” said Jordan.

Local Teams Participate in FIRST Robotics Off-Season Competition

BALLSTON SPA — Teams from throughout the Capital Region and even Canada convened at Ballston Spa High School Saturday, Oct. 4 for the Robot Rumble Off-Season Robotics Competition.

The Malta Sunrise Rotary

Innovation Award, and the three winning programs were chosen based on their ability to promote student curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility; prepare students for careers in the STEM-based fields; and for their ability to be easily replicated by other school districts.

The Saratoga Springs City School District’s “Educating Young Engineers (EYE)” program caught the attention of the judges. The program, held on Saturdays for elementary students, teaches basic engineering concepts to inspire students at an early age and has raised community support for bringing elementary engineering content into the regular school curriculum.

“This year’s award-winning

projects demonstrate that innovation is alive and well in our schools,” said NYSSBA President Lynne Lenhardt. “From solving engineering problems, to applying classroom lessons in industry, to using lab activities to increase critical thinking skills, these students and teachers are raising the creative bar.”

Each of the winning districts will receive $5,000, funded by SUNY Poly, at a formal awards ceremony to be held October 26-28 at NYSSBA’s Annual Convention in New York City. As part of the announcement of the winning school districts, students and staff from each of the schools have also participated in tours and activities at SUNY Poly’s $20 billion Albany NanoTech Complex.

took the lead in organizing the event by applying for and receiving a grant from the Town of Malta GlobalFoundries Foundation.

The grant allowed the Aerial Assist competition field from last season to be brought to Ballston Spa for the rumble. Off-season competitions provide an opportunity for teams to have fun and to recruit new students, industry mentors and sponsors as preparations begin for the Regional FIRST Robotics Competition in

March 2015.

The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 25 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to “real-world engineering” as a student can get.

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A Weekend Of Wellness Awaits October 18 and 19 At Healthy Living Market Saturday, October 18 Presenter: Lisa Cartier

Your Nutritional Guide to a Healthy Fertility

WILTON — Now that the family has settled in to the fall routine: back at school, at work, etc., The Healthy Living Market and Café (3065 Route 50 at the Wilton Mall) Wellness Department has put together a weekend of free, informative and fun family activities for everyone to eat smarter and just live better.

According to David Wolfe, wellness manager at the Market, “It’s all about sustainable education. We want to provide important information that gives families choices throughout the season, every day, every year. Healthy Living has so many resources that help to educate families in making the transition from unhealthy, toxic eating habits to wiser, healthier food choices that are just as convenient, but serve the body well.”

“A Healthy Living Wellness Event not only provides free education for raising awareness, they are also intended to open the eyes and hearts of families in our local communities to make healthy lifestyle choices that last their entire lives,” Wolfe continued.

The growing trends of childhood and adult obesity and the desire of many families to have information to combat this dilemma are at the heart of the philosophy behind Healthy Living’s offerings next weekend. “Healthy Living’s Wellness Department is here to help families win the obesity and diabetes epidemic that is sweeping over the entire nation,

There is a combination remedy that will help bring you back to emotional health, balance and harmony. including Upstate New York. This two-day event provides a number of demos and free Wellness Classes out of our Learning Center that will help parents and kids make healthy and wise food choices... for the rest of their lives,” Wolfe concluded.

At the Market’s wellness center, an emphasis is placed on handson experience and demonstrations.

While food is at the core of the experience, the offerings go beyond food into the realm of overall lifestyle.

All the presentations are one hour and they are full of information to benefit mind, body and soul.

It’s all there for you – and it’s all free!

Here are detailed descriptions of the presentations at next weekend’s event:

Are you looking for guidance with nutritional protocols to help on your fertility journey? Are you experiencing PCOS, Endometriosis, POF, or other fertility issues? Are you looking to see how you can change dietary choices to help with conception in the future? Discover just how much we can do nutritionally for each of these issues. You will be given specific protocols that will help start you on the path to healthy fertility.

Time: 1 hour Presenter: Nini Gridley

Emotional Eating and Bach Flower Remedies In this workshop you will learn about the Bach Flower Remedies, a simple system of emotional healing developed in England by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s. Experts claim that 75 percent of our overeating is triggered by our emotions. We’ll discuss the symptoms of emotional eating and highlight the underlying negative feelings you may experience to identify which of the 38 Bach Flower Remedies would help. Whether the urge to overeat is because you are tired, stressed out, bored, or lonely, there is a combination remedy that will help bring you back to emotional health, balance and harmony. Suitable for the whole family.

Presenter: Trent Millet

Unveiling the Springs of Saratoga In this presentation, participants get to explore all there is to know about the special water springs that are found throughout the Saratoga Springs State Park and local areas. Trent unveils the numerous health benefits that the

Healthy Living Market’s Wellness Weekend Event: • Schools in Session: Parents and Kids of All Ages Staying Healthy • Schedule of Classes at the Healthy Living Learning Center • All Classes are FREE, No registration required Saturday, October 18 11 a.m.- noon: Lisa Cartier, Your Nutritional Guide to Healthy Fertility 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Nini Gridley, Bach Flower Remedies and Emotional Eating 2 - 3 p.m.: Trent Millet, Unveiling the Springs of Saratoga 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Pierre Zimmerman, Stress Reduction and Meditation 5 - 6 p.m.: Erin Marzilli, Applying All-natural Make-up 101 Sunday, October 19 11 a.m. - noon: Shannon Beckwith, Kid-Tested Healthy Snacks 12:30 -1:30 p.m.: Donna Panzl, Juicing with the Season-Fall Juices 2 - 3 p.m.: Kaitlin Moen, The Art of Self Care with Essential Oils 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: P K Dave, Natural Healing Through Ayurveda springs offer and how they can enhance the body’s functions.

Trent loves sharing the medical history and present-day delights that these waters behold! Be amazed by learning just how wonderful these springs truly are and how they can benefit your personal health, as well as the health of your family.

Presenter: Pierre Zimmerman

Stress Reduction and Meditation

This stress-relieving class will uncover the neuroscience behind stress and how it affects the body and mind. Body relaxation techniques will be explored, as well as experiential meditation and communication skills that serve people effectively. This class helps connect people to their actual life experience and lends a hand in reducing stress levels on a daily basis.

Presenter: Erin Marzilli

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The Art of Self Care with Essential Oils This is a comprehensive introduction to essential oils; experience an effective, safe and all-natural way of sustaining your own personal health. This class provides tons of useful information about “smart medicine” and demonstrates the difference between certified pure therapeutic grade oils and other oils available on the market. Learn about the quality, purity and potency of essential oils as well as diverse ways of applying them throughout the year.

Presenter: P K Dave

Natural Healing Through Ayurveda As founder of Nature’s Formulary, P K Dave has over 20 years of experience in integrating Ayurveda with herbal products and lifestyle plans for people to achieve optimal health. Dave has lectured on this subject for more than 12 years and has written articles in and/or has been interviewed in magazines such as Natural Foods Merchandiser, Vitamin Retailer, Yoga Journal, Health Supplement Retailer and Taste for Life. Learn what it means to create true balance in your health.

For more information, visit healthylivingmarket.com/Saratoga Or phone (518) 306-4900

Applying Make-up 101; An Introduction to Facials and Makeovers Learn all there is to know about applying and using all natural, gluten free, vegan-safe and cruelty-free make-up. Pick the brain of a local master make-up artist and learn how to apply make-up and cosmetics the right way. Leave the toxic ingredients behind and get on board with a class that shows you the best way to approach your eyes, lips, and your personalized facial makeover.

Sunday, October 19 Presenter: Shannon Beckwith

Kid-Tested Healthy Snacks In this fun demo-style class, Chef Shannon Beckwith will show you how easy it is to get your kids

more involved in the kitchen. She will be making a few fun, delicious and healthy snacks you and your children can make together.

Shannon will also talk about how to help kids make healthy food choices when they are away from home.

Everyone in the family can benefit from this presentation.

Presenter: Donna Panzl

Juicing with the Season-Fall Juices Juice with the seasons for the greatest health benefits. This is a class for both beginners and seasoned juicers. Learn how to create the best juices the first time. Get to taste a variety of recipes and ask all the questions you may have about juicing and your health.

Presenter: Kaitlin Moen

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Wellness Family Events North Country Heart Walk Set For Oct. 18 Saratoga Race Course Will Host 1,000 Walkers To Fight The Nation’s Number One And Four Killers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Preston Stewart was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and Shone’s Complex. Those congenital heart defects and surgery at five days old haven’t stopped him from doing all the normal things a one-year-old boy should do: crawling, walking, beginning to talk and charming everyone he meets with a grin.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Preston will serve as the Heart Hero at the North Country Heart Walk, set from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

The North Country Heart Walk raises awareness about heart disease and stroke, the nation’s Number one and four killers. Money raised at the Heart Walk helps the American Heart Association fund research and education about these two diseases.

The North Country Heart Walk’s registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Walkers can enjoy breakfast, health screenings, health information, a Kids Zone, a VIP tent, music from The Mike Gilman Dance Show and lunch from Subway. A tribute to those who lost their lives to heart disease and stroke, and The Red Cap Wave Preston Stewart Is This Year’s ‘Heart Hero’ honoring those who live with heart disease and stroke, precede the 1- or 3-mile walk around the track and into the grounds of the Saratoga Race Course.

Kate Sullivan of Froggy 100.3 and Cody Holyoke from CBS 6 will emcee the event.

For information or to register for the North Country Heart Walk, visit SaratogaGlensFallsHeartWalk.org or call the American Heart Association at (518) 869-4043.

MVP Health Care Presents The 14th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge SARATOGA SPRINGS — MVP Health Care will presents the 14th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge to benefit Saratoga Bridges. The event will be held rain or shine at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Columbia Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park. A great community event, it is Limited to 2,000 Registrants and will feature 5K and 10K races as well as a children’s fun run. All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Bridges’ programs and services.

Please note that there is no day of Registration. Online registration information appears below 5K/10K

Fees: $28 Kids Fun Run Fee: $5 (12 and under).

In addition to the 5K, 10K and children’s fun run, the event will include NET Chip Timing, Disposable

Bibs/Chips, give-a-ways from MVP Health Care and other sponsors, homemade refreshments, food and drinks from: Price Chopper, Cabot, Dunkin’ Donuts, Clif Bar and others, favorite pumpkin and costume contests and many raffle prizes. A prize of a $250 Price Chopper gift card will be awarded to the person who raises the most money for Saratoga Bridges through pledges.

For online registration, course maps and parking information, visit saratogabridges.org/fundraising-events/ great-pumpkin-challenge/

Save The Date: Saratoga Fall Festival Saturday, October 25 Photo by Deborah Neary

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Breast Cancer

Awareness Month Events DZ Restaurants support To Life with Pink Card -In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, DZ Restaurants have initiated a great deal through the sale of “The DZ Restaurant Pink Card”. The Pink Card costs $25 and will grant guests 25 percent off at all DZ Restaurant locations for the entire month of October.

DZ Restaurants include: Chianti Ristorante, Forno Bistro, Pasta Pane, and Boca Bistro All proceeds from sales of The DZ Restaurants Pink Card will come to To Life! The DZ Restaurant Pink Card is only available for purchase at Chianti Ristorante, Forno Bistro, Pasta Pane, Boca Bistro and the To Life! Office in Delmar.

Survivors Shine The 2nd Annual Breast Cancer Fashion Show will be held at Crossgates Mall on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 1 - 3 p.m.

Second Annual SRI Columbus Day “RUN 4 A REASON” 5K Run/Walk, 1/4 Mile and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Saratoga Rugby Inc. (SRI) will sponsor their 2nd annual “Run 4 a Reason” 5k. This run/walk starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday October 12 and goes through shaded areas on mostly paved roads in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park.

To Life! - Pink Ball Held at the Hall of Springs in Spa State Park. To Life! and the Pink Ball committee will host an elegant black-tie event on Friday, Oct 17. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres at 6.30 p.m.; Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the efforts of Saratoga Hospital, and all those who work so diligently to help breast cancer patients in our area. This festive evening will feature the music of T.S. Ensemble, with hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a fabulous auction. The Pink Ball is the inspiration of dancer and breast cancer survivor, Leslie Valencia. Since 2005, To Life! has hosted this special celebration to benefit women and families in our community affected by breast cancer with special recognition for outstanding service.

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Everything Old is New

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY You know those nursing covers? The swath of fabric that goes over the mom’s head with a bended plastic insert on top so she can see the baby while he, or she, is breastfeeding, but no one else can?

I’m a huge fan of those.

I’ve used one with all of my babies except my first, and I think that was because I never went anywhere with him, so all my nursing was done at home.

I love them because I feel more comfortable being covered up. I like that the baby can do his thing without me worrying about parts being shown that I don’t want anyone to see.

Sometimes I would hear other moms say that they can’t use them because their babies hate them, and I admit I used to think, “Hm. He/she’s a baby.

They’ll get used to it. You just have to be firm and consistent.”

I believed it too, but I’ll tell you—my current baby hates the nursing cover, so much so that I’ve given up on it. When he was tinier he was too little and too hungry to do much about it.

But these days it’s clear that a big-ish baby flailing his arms under the cover and pulling the cover off his head and preferring to chew on the cover rather than nurse defeats the purpose of the cover, since him doing all of that manages to uncover what I meant to have covered up.

So now I nurse in public sans cover, which I never in a million years thought I would do, but the baby’s old enough and skilled enough to nurse discreetly, and I have some pretty good tricks about blanket placement that provide enough modesty.

I say all this because it’s just the latest example of the several times in my motherhood in which

I’d had a firmly held conviction get upended once I had an experience or child that proved me wrong.

And I’ve been sort of shocked how, each time, it felt new to me—like I’d made this amazing revelation— when really all I was doing was joining the ranks of those who’d already discovered it.

I wrote a bunch of things the last couple of days with this column in mind, and I reread them several times and marveled at how I wasn’t saying anything new, even though it all felt new.

With writing, that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? Say something new, or something old in a new way; surprise the reader with your newness while communicating timeless truths and, whatever you do, don’t use the same old clichés.

But with mothering, no matter how many times you go through it, or how many other mothers experience it, being a mom is being privy to the newness of all life, in all its stages, in all its iterations and repetitions.

Which of course is where clichés come from, and why we all use them and understand them.

The recent stage I was writing about, and marveling at in its newness to me even as I acknowledge there’s nothing new about it, is little boys growing into bigger boys.

I was reading some of my old pieces, and came across the one I wrote when our oldest was about to start school for the first time.

He was 3 years old and was entering a 3-year-old preschool program two mornings a week for two and a half hours each day at the school he would continue through until he graduated in fifth grade.

Oh, the angst I went through thinking about his first day of school!

It turned out that none of the things I worried about were ever a problem. Three more brothers used that same Thomas the Tank Engine backpack that I worried was “too babyish,” and I think those sneakers that I was worried might not be “cool enough” were worn by two more brothers until they fell apart.

Number Five will be starting the program next year, and the baby two years after that. Somehow we went from being a family with just one little guy in nursery school to, this year, having a fifth grader, a third grader, a first grader, and a 4-year-old preschooler.

Did you catch that? Above?

Where I said I have a fifth grader?

That same little boy who paved

the way for all my children at our school has just begun his last year, and I’m finding myself weepier than I expected over things like his last “first day of school” at our school, new rules and freedoms for fifth graders, already hearing talk of the big class trip at the end of the year, the graduation ceremony, everyone’s plans for next year, and even the fact that I had to dig out size 12 pants for him.

All that’s enough, but then they’re all complaining that their shoes are too tight. The older three all wore ties for their school pictures last week. I had to put the baby’s ExerSaucer on its highest setting recently. Number Five is dabbling in potty training and holding long, intelligent conversations with me.

Number Four, who is only 4 years old, came downstairs this morning after watching his dad’s morning routine with his hair gelled like Billy Idol. He had on long basketball shorts and long white socks pulled up to his knees, and I swear he could have passed for 15 if he wasn’t so small.

Like I said, I have nothing new to contribute to the conversation of “the days are long but the years are short,” of which I assume every mother, father, grandparent, etc. goes through some variation.

But I do try to watch and remember when it happens to those around me—my parents, my friends’ parents, older mom friends of mine—to verify that it does pass, we do survive, we do stop crying, happiness of other kinds await.

I try to let this all wash over me. I try to soak it up, wanting— as I always do, and always have—to squeeze every last drop out of being a mom, out of these long/short years, being able to fully appreciate the highs because of not shying away from the lows.

So here I am, just another sobby mom sobbing about how it’s already October even though it was only just the end of the school year, and the leaves are falling even though I’m still sweeping beach sand out of the house, and my kids are different every day—everything’s happening and everyone’s moving on so fast, just the way they should.

Kate Towne Sherwin is a stayat-home mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons ages 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 6 months. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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Fall Cleanup Injury Prevention

by James Markwica, MS PT

for Saratoga TODAY

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ere we go again! The temperatures are dropping, the days are getting shorter and the leaf colors are just popping.

However, there is more to autumn than apple cider, football games and clean fresh air. Fall cleanup is a necessity in the yard and a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the crisp weather while getting in a great workout at the same time.

Raking leaves for at least 30 minutes is considered moderate physical activity, similar to a brisk walk, according to the NHLABI (National Heart Lung And Blood Institute). It helps build upper

and lower-body strength along with core stability throughout your trunk. The typical adult will burn calories at a rate of 100-300 per 30–45 minutes of activity.

Regular moderate physical activity assists in building stronger bones and muscles while assisting in controling your weight.

Fall cleanup doesn’t escape the obvious risks of injury because of the repetitive nature in twisting, bending, reaching and lifting. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that over 38,000 Americans were injured while raking leaves in 2012.

Here are some useful tips that may allow you to complete your chore of fall cleanup in conjunction with good aerobic and safe activity. If you are packing up and preparing to move south for the winter then you can use these tips for raking the sand.

Warm Up

Raking and picking-up leaves forces you to use virtually every muscle in the human body. Always begin with some trunk forward and backward bending, arm circles and gentle leg stretching. Walk for a few minutes to promote circulation. Ten minutes of total warm-up

should be sufficient.

Maintain ‘Good Posture’

with your back. Keep your back straight and bend with your knees.

Try to keep a wide BoS (Base of Support) while you stand still and move around during raking.

Hold the rake near the end with one hand, and about two-thirds down with the other hand. By standing up straight and moving your arms together with proper spacing will place your body in a mechanical adventitious position while pushing and pulling leaves, thus making it easier for you to move the pile.

Be Smart

Avoid Twisting

Take rest breaks every halfhour or so, and stretch any muscles that seem to be tightening up as you rake. Pace yourself and do what you can without overdoing it.

Use your legs to shift your weight side-to-side instead both while raking and lifting leaves into bags if needed. Using short strokes is a good idea as well.

Switch Sides

To avoid the risks of creating an overuse injury, try switching sides every five to 10 minutes. This will equalize the stress and strain to all extremities and the spine as you push, pull and rotate your body.

Bend at the Knees

Use large muscle groups to lower your body towards the ground as you reach to pick up the leaves and or leaf bags. Don’t lift

Rake when the leaves are dry.

Don’t overfill bags or tarps and use a wheelbarrow to move heavy bags to other areas of the yard if you cannot easily drag them.

Proper Footwear

Wear shoes with skid resistant soles if possible to ensure good footing on uneven ground.

Hydrate as Needed

Cool Down

When you’re done raking, do some more stretching to help relax tense muscles. You can even take a hot bath.

Finally, Listen to Your Body

Soreness is common following typical yard work. But the soreness you feel should go away about 24-48 hours after your workout.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, and they don’t go away, see your doctor:

• Lightheadedness • Shortness of breath • Sudden, severe headache • Excess sweating that’s out of proportion to your level

of exertion • Chest, stomach or any other pain

Remember, the physical demand from moderate physical activity increases for anyone with a history of heart attacks, heart disease, smokers and individuals who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Consult your family physician prior to engaging in such activity. Finally, enjoy your time outside this fall.

Get those leaves all taken care of so you can get to the game, or out for a hike or a jog. Just think, about four hours after you are all done with your lawn duties you will more than likely to be able to all start over.

If you or someone you know has pain, consult your physician, physical therapist, chiropractor or other healthcare provider.

Physical therapists, or PTs, have a unique body of knowledge that promotes optimal health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, and alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and within Saratoga Health and Wellness on 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions or follow-up, contact James at 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.

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Waste Please: Removing the Garbage from Your Life

by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R

for Saratoga TODAY

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or years I have always started my mornings with a brisk walk. It clears my head and helps me get prepared for the day.

I recall, on one such morning, I noticed a sign painted on a very nice looking garbage can on Broadway.

The sign read, “Waste Please.”

I stopped in my tracks and stared at the sign. I read it over and over again immediately sensing a deeper meaning in the message.

We think nothing of hauling out our garbage to the trash and letting it go. We don’t go through the trash sniffing and looking for things

we have already tossed. Rather, we bag it up, put it in the trash and let it go.

How ridiculous would it be to walk by trash cans and see people going through each item sniffing and holding onto their trash?

Yet, when it comes to our emotional trash, we hang on to it and bury it deep within the bottom of the barrel, ready to sniff and go over it again and again. As I stood staring at the sign “Waste Please,” I could not help but think of the way we store up tons of junk in our trunks.

Regrets, mistakes, broken relationships, bad business ventures, financial stress, traumatic childhood, low self-worth….the list can go on for miles.

Do we ever really throw these things in the trash and honor “Waste Please?” What do we really have to gain in holding onto our emotional junk and replaying it on speed dial whenever we get the chance?

The fact is it’s difficult to let go of painful emotional junk.

Sometimes we convince ourselves that if we hold onto it long enough the pain will disappear, or, even more damaging, we believe holding on will lead to getting the revenge and justification we deserve in being wronged.

We think nothing of hauling out our garbage to the trash and letting it go. We don’t go through the trash sniffing and looking for things we have already tossed.

Do we ever really throw these things in the trash and honor “Waste Please?” What do we really have to gain in holding onto our emotional junk and replaying it on speed dial whenever we get the chance?

Dear friends, LET GO.

Do not spend another minute holding on to past garbage. If you find yourself going through the past repeatedly, take the steps you need to dispose of your junk in the receptacle marked “WASTE PLEASE.” The best way to work through your emotional garbage can be compared to cleaning out your refrigerator.

Step I: Take Stock:

Take a good look around the fridge. If you can’t see clearly, notice your fridge comes with a light to illuminate the dark areas. If the bread has mold on it, there is no way it is good anymore. Anything with mold can make you sick and immediately induce projectile vomiting.

If you have mold in your heart, acknowledge it and throw it out immediately.

Likewise, trust the light in your heart to point out the darker, shadier areas that are difficult to see.

Recognizing the toxicity of our emotional junk empowers us to move forward in a healthy way, rather than burying something in the back shelf of our hearts.

Step II: Clean Your Shelves:

Once you get a sense of how many moldy expired items you have

in the fridge and have disposed of them in the red biohazard bag, grab a paper towel and refresh your shelves.

Emotionally, this means doing whatever you need to do to have closure with your past garbage.

Surround yourself with the people, places and things you love and don’t go back to moldy bread.

If you have to confront some people about past hurts, pick up the pen, phone or set up a face-to-face meeting to do so. Recognize that cleaning out your heart can only lead to a lighter, free-er you—emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Step III: Purchase New Items:

You have now thrown out the moldy expired items lurking in your fridge and cleaned up the shelves with some serious wipe down, non-hazardous product that leaves your fridge smelling fresh and looking sparkly.

You know what you need to replenish the supply and you are ready to restock the fridge.

Take the time you need to make good choices about what is good for YOU. Notice I did not say what is good for your spouse, boss, child or pet. Focus on YOUR emotional well-being. This will only make you a better spouse, employee, parent or pet owner.

Don’t spend time re-hashing bad choices or painful experiences. Look at the new shelf space in your heart and begin to fill it up with good, pure, peaceful, beautiful experiences that have meaning and depth.

Resist the urge to revisit old, moldy bread that only leaves you feeling sick and nauseous.

Clearing out the junk in your trunk is essential to experiencing joy, love, peace and prosperity.

May we all look for the deeper meaning in the signs and symbols we see daily. My hope is that you will always remember the importance and meaning of “WASTE PLEASE!” Wishing you a junk-free heart today and always!

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Falling In Love With Fall Fashion

Cuff bracelet by Daniel Mozzes from Saratoga Trunk. $85

by Carrie Rowlands Johnson for Saratoga TODAY

Carrie is wearing a Kimono by “Cotton Candy” from Lucia’s, $60. Dark green jeans by “7 for all Mankind” from violets, $178; booties by “Free People” from Violets, $198; “Heaven for Bead” necklace from Yellow, $24; Cuff bracelet by Daniel Mozzes from Saratoga Trunk. $85;

I

use my right hand to turn the knob on the heavy wooden door - typical of many of the vintage buildings on this street. An oversized cream carrier bag is looped around my left arm. I’m so excited about the treasures wrapped neatly in tissue paper inside that I don’t notice at first how dangerously close it is to cutting off my circulation.

Hat by Christine A. Moore Millinery from Saratoga Trunk. $420

Silverware bracelet by “Little Gems

by Kari” from Yellow Boutique. $27.

Crafted of vintage silverware

I slide it off my arm and grasp the handles with my fingers as I head out of Violet’s and down Broadway.

The crisp air is offset by the warm fall sun, creating a temperature that is just about perfect. The fact that this excursion takes place up and down the bustling streets of downtown Saratoga Springs adds yet another level of satisfaction.

Fall is by far my absolute favorite shopping and fashion season. I always feel like I am better “dressed” during this season as

there are so many elements that can be added to pull together a look nearly as trendy as you might see on any celebrity. Fuzzy warm sweaters, scarves and boots look great on just about anyone. Casual, elegant, classy and funky looks are all relatively easy to achieve with the variety of textures and colors that are showcased this time of year.

My mission today is this: assemble an entire new outfit costing five hundred dollars or less from an assortment of boutiques in downtown Saratoga.

I started with Violet’s of Saratoga (494 Broadway, (518) 5844838), one of my favorite shops, known in part for its’ upscale denim selection and ridiculously comfortable Susana Monaco dresses.

I didn’t opt for either on this trip, however, as I was searching for something a bit trendier than basic blue jeans but more casual than a Susana Monaco. After ruling out several sweater dresses, I noticed a pair of green 7 for all Mankind jeans in the front window. The Violets’ girls confirmed my pick and suggested pairing the colored jeans with a chunky sweater and booties. “Definitely booties.

Booties with jeans cuffed up a little and a lot of chunky sweaters. That’s my favorite look for fall,” Violets’ buyer and manager, Jessica Mullen, told me.

She then stripped one of the mannequins of her gorgeous orange dolman sleeve Free People sweater and carried it into the dressing room. I checked it out from all angles. Comfortable, cozy, and stylish- it was perfect, except for the fact that I had a budget. The price tag on the sweater was $169.

The jeans were $178. That totaled $347, leaving only $153 for shoes and accessories. I was already in love with a 198-dollar pair of Free

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Necklace by “Heaven for Bead” from Yellow Boutique. $24

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People booties I saw up front. I leave with all three pieces, choosing the sweater as an alternate but not including it in my total for today. ($178 + $198 = $376) Now I’m ready for some serious hunting. I put my prowess to work inside Lucia’s (454 Broadway, (518) 587-7890), where my eyes scan cute bags, funky t-shirts and gorgeous kimonos. I ask owner Lucy Moran for advice. “Absolutely the kimonos and definitely soft, chunky sweaters and infinity scarves. I always sell a ton of those. And ankle boots. And plaid flannels. Everything is cozy, cozy, cozy for fall.”

The kimono by Cotton Candy is adorable. It’s feminine and trendy and coordinates with my own coloring. To top it off, the price is in line with my budge. At 60 bucks, I have a few dollars left for accessories. ($376 + $60 = $436) I head back up Broadway and duck into Yellow Boutique (491 Broadway, (518) 581-1700).

With exposed brick and a cool vibe, the store itself is as much a feast for my eyes as the clothing, shoes, and accessories placed creatively around the space. I unclasp a “Little Gems by Kari” bracelet bearing an uncanny resemblance to a fork. Yellow Boutique owner Emily Davis tells me the designer is local and hunts for vintage silverware around which she builds

each piece. I appreciate that it is the product of a local designer and at 27 dollars, the price is right.

Next, I ask about the “Heaven for bead” necklaces draped around the mannequins’ necks. I am pleasantly surprised to find the designer shopping just a few feet away. “I do all the artwork, set the stones, and do the resin work,” says Blair Donnelly. I choose one for 24 dollars, knowing it will be a great accent to either the kimono or the sweater. ($436 + $24 + $27 = $487) If you think I’m finished shopping just because my outfit is complete, you have more to learn about me. Saratoga Trunk (493 Broadway, 518-584-3543) is just next-door, and I’m still in the mood to shop, so I take a peek inside. I carry a special fondness for this Saratoga legend and its owner, Natalie Sillery. She is the epitome of class and grace and is an absolute sweetheart. She expertly crowns me with a magnificent brown felt hat designed and entirely crafted by queen of the racing circle, Christine A. Moore.

I can’t leave without it. It accents my chosen outfit perfectly. At 420 dollars, it clearly doesn’t fit into my allotted budget. But just this one piece will instantly update last year’s look. I decide it will have to be a one-off and leave the choice up to you, dear reader. Go with the kimono, green 7 jeans, Free

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Orange Dolman sleeve sweater by “Free People” from Violets, $169; dark green jeans by “7 for all Mankind” from violets, $178; booties by “Free People” from Violets, $198; “Heaven for Bead” necklace from Yellow, $24; “Little Gems

by Kari” vintage silverware bracelet, $27.

People booties and accessories; find your own booties and replace the kimono with the sweater; or toss the whole lot and pick up a funky millinery. Whatever you choose, happy shopping!

(Note: while shopping at Saratoga Trunk, I also discovered this great new jewelry/wearable art

by Daniel Mozzes. Check out that amazing gold cuff!)

Carrie Rowlands Johnson is a freelance writer/blogger. She was previously a reporter for FOX 23 News in Albany. You can read more of her work at http://carowlands. wix.com/carrie-rowlands-j

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Senior Calendar Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-1621 www.saratogaseniorcenter.org

Saratoga Paint and Sip “Autumn Mums”

Wed., Oct. 15 from 1-3 p.m.

Create gorgeous fall florals from tissue paper. $10 at sign up.

Beading with Sue

Public Card Party

Social Security Changes

Computer Assistance

Mon., Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-noon Create unique beaded designs. Feel free to bring your own beads if you like. Pay $10 at sign up.

Tue., Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.

Learn about important changes and how to maximize your Social Security benefit from WP Wealth.

Free and open to the public.

Wed., Oct. 22 from noon-4 p.m.

Held at the Lillian Worth Senior Center. For more information call (518) 584-7269 Tue., Oct. 28 from 9-11 a.m.

Have a question or need some help? Our experts from Web Instinct are here for you. Please call or stop by the front desk to make an appt.

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Cooking with Siobhan

Wed., Oct. 29 at 1 p.m.

As part of the Healthy Nutrition Series sponsored by Golub, we will offer monthly Cooking with Siobhan Classes. Join Siobhan on October 29 as she cooks up some warm, healthy and delicious fall soups for you to sample. Members free. Nonmembers $5. Please sign up.

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Fri., October 31, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Held at the Lillian Worth Senior Center. For more information call (518) 584-7269

Senior Resource Center: Soothing “Hand Therapy”

Thur., Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m.

Wesley Community Tired, achy hands or joints? Join us for a rejuvenating hand therapy session.

Miracle Ear Free Clinic

Mon., Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-noon Hearing aid cleaning, batteries, wax

check and hearing screening.

Wesley Community Information: Affordable Senior Housing Wed., Oct. 22, 12:30 Look over affordable senior housing options.

Zieker Eye: Free Vision Screening

Thur., Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-noon Get a second opinion on cataracts and other vision concerns. We’re here to help.

Day Tripper New York, NY Bus Trip

Wed., Dec. 10 A Day in NYC: see a show, shop or do a tour, your choice. $28 (member); $48 (non- member) at sign up. Leave at 7 a.m. and return at 10:30 p.m. Sponsored

by Adirondack Trust Community Foundation.

Book Club

Tue., Oct. 28 at 3 p.m.

We will be discussing “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich.

About The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non-profit, non-residential community center located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs.

Adults age 50 and over can join for only $20 a year and participate in programs, trips& social activities tailored to adults and seniors. Since 1955, the Center’s mission is to empower seniors to achieve and maintain personal independence and well-being. Membership runs from January to December and benefits include affordable programs such as monthly dinners, classes, presentations and games as well as use of the Center’s computers, pool table and advocacy programs. For more information on how to join or volunteer call (518) 584-1621 or visit us at www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Havurah Vatik October Event Tuesday, October 21st, 11 - 1 P.M. At Congregation Shaara Tfille

All Saratoga area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome!

Rabbi Abba Rubin “We All Speak Yinglish” Rabbi Rubin has been serving the Saratoga community as Chabad Rabbi for over 12 years with a goal of promoting Jewish identity through Torah, art and music, and creating a welcoming setting for all.

Yiddish vocabulary has infused the English language. Rabbi Rubin invites you to bring your own examples of English spoken words to add to the 50 word collection he has accumulated.

He will also present a lively taste of Lower East Side Yiddish songs, that are easy to join in, with both Yiddish and English.

Rabbi Rubin’s wife Raisel will tell us about how she came to write and publish a series of popular Yiddish workbooks.

A catered lunch will be served YOU MUST CONTACT TEMPLE SINAI at 584-8730, mailbox 4, or havurahvatik@hotmail.com by Oct. 16th if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation or if you need transportation.

Havurah is grateful to its sponsors, First Niagara Bank and the United Jewish Federation

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Back Pain Causes and Treatments

By Charles F. Gordon III, MD and Quentin Phung, MD New York Pain Management, PLLC for Saratoga TODAY

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here are many causes of back pain. Most back pain occurs in the lower part of the back. Degeneration of joints or discs or muscle injuries are most common. This happens in all of us to some degree. The severity and age at which it occurs can be due to: genetic factors, injuries, other diseases, stresses from work, exercise and problems, such as smoking. In addition, Osteoporosis with bone loss and fracture, fibromyalgia, and major conditions like cancer may also contribute.

When back problems occur, muscle and ligament problems often follow. Several factors contribute to back problems: • Weakness • Poor core body strength • Obesity • Lack of mobility These can be preventable or correctable early on. Unfortunately they are often worsened by injuries, poor body mechanics and positioning/ergonomics of work stations at home or in the office. There are a number of causes of lower back pain. Such as: • Facet syndrome • Herniated discs • Degenerative disc disease • Sacra iliac joint pain • Spinal stenosis • Constriction and spondyloarthropathy or diseases or arthritis affecting spinal joints Diagnosis is made on history and physical exam. This is followed by x-ray and/or MRI of the region if symptoms are severe and persistent and do not respond to conservative care.

Symptoms in Facet Pain Syndrome may be similar to disc pain or pinched nerve symptom; low back, buttocks and upper leg pain increasing with long-term standing, and sitting position. The pain is due to arthritis or inflammation in the back’s side joints. This is the main cause of up to 20-30 percent of back pain cases and is also common in the neck following injury. Lying down may calm the pain. An injection of local anesthetic into the facet joint or facet nerves helps determine the diagnosis. Recommended treatments include lower back exercise programs, strengthening programs, chiropractic evaluation and milder pain medications. If conservative therapy is not helpful, then it may be necessary to perform a more advanced procedure such

as Radiofrequency or Rhizotomy which would attempt to lesson the painful impulses sent to the brain.

Degenerative disc disease, the degeneration of vertebral discs, occurs in everyone but at varying ages. When the disc breaks down or degenerates, the disc space narrows. If the ligaments surrounding the disc are affected the disc can become very sensitive to movement or to lack of movement. Certain everyday activities can aggravate the pain. In most people the lower back pain due to this disc disease generally improves within a few days. However, for some the pain may be severe and unremitting necessitating back injections or surgery. Preventative measures like strengthening muscle groups to lessen future traumas are usually recommended along with an analgesic or medication that helps relieve pain.

A Herniated Disc, or ruptured or protruding disc, extends beyond its own area into a surrounding region. Compression of the nerve root or pressure on the fibers in surrounding ligaments can be causes of pain. Although an accident involving lifting can also trigger a herniated disk. For many, the cause is unknown; pain can occur suddenly or gradually over time. The pain may be improved by walking instead of sitting or standing, and surgery is rarely required right away. During

this time (up to several weeks) any of the following might be effective to use, depending upon your healthcare provider: medication, physical therapy or non-frequently, steroid spinal injections.

Spinal stenosis, the constriction or narrowing of the vertebral canal, is mainly due to aging. As the disc space gradually lessens, changes in ligaments advance upon the nerve roots and pain can result.

It’s often accompanied by numbness in the legs and is increased by or standing or walking. Different vertebra and varied physical activities can affect the pain’s location, intensity, another recurrance and duration. Depending upon the patient, treatment can vary from medications if the pain is moderate and intermittent, to epidural steroid injections or surgery.

Spodylolisthesis is the slippage of one of the vertebrae over vertebra. This is diagnosed by x-ray.

Pain is believed to occur where the displacement is, at or below the displacement, or when spinal stenosis is caused. Depending upon the patient, strengthening exercises or a back support may be all that’s required. In others, epidural steroid injections or surgery may be required.

Spondyloarthropathy refers to diseases affecting spinal joints; arthritis variations- psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, and sacroiliitis. Diagnosis consists of a physical exam, history and testing including x-rays, CAT or MRI, as the disease progresses slowly long-term fusing sacroiliac joints

together and joints between vertebrae together. In more severe or difficult cases x-ray guided diagnostic injections may be necessary.

Pain following prior spine surgery is usually complicated and best treated by a board certified pain physician in combination with your surgeon. Pain may be from further herniated discs, the facet joints, scar tissue or muscle spasm. Often, epidural steroids, and/or spinal cord stimulation are necessary to treat the pain.

Treatment options include conservative measures, such as exercise, physical therapy, and chiropractic care. Arthritic medications may also help. Interventional pain options include epidural

steroid injections, use of radiofrequency energy, joint injections, spinal cord stimulators and Neuromodulation.

An integrative approach provides increased options, symptomatic assistance and hope to those in pain and suffering. New York Pain Management is able to fulfill an integrative model - shifting the focus from the disease to the patient and multiplying the number of strategies available in order to treat pain.

New York Pain Management has Board Certified Pain Physicians working for you. We have locations in Clifton Park and Glens Falls.

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Is Your Dog Being Spiteful?

by Jody Cracco for Saratoga TODAY

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ave you ever felt that your dog is behaving badly just to spite you? You find pee on the floor or the bed after you have recently taken them outside, they are barking at you, or they’re taking objects that are off limits.

Although it may feel this way, dogs are not spiteful creatures.

There is often a deeper meaning behind our dog’s behavior; they are sending us a message the only way they know how.

Dogs are very emotional beings. They feel our emotions and they respond to our energies. When we are stressed, or going through changes in our lives, our dogs are directly affected.

When you think your dog is being spiteful, what is really happening is that they are responding to a shift in energies and emotions. They may not understand our words, but they do feel our body language and tone of voice.

There are many events that may change your dog’s behavior, such as the arrival of new babies, children leaving for college, moving, or traveling.

Our dogs can tell when something is different, or when certain energy is missing from the household. As sensitive and emotional beings, our dogs will sometimes act out in response to these sudden changes in their life.

Barking, excessive panting, pacing, hiding things, and a

general change in demeanor are all indicators that your dog is feeling overwhelmed by the changes in your home.

When kids leave for college or someone in their life leaves for an extended amount of time, there is an abrupt change to the energy and symmetry of the home. Our dogs are not only dealing with this absence, but also with the changes in their other family members’ emotions as well.

When we are in need, whether it be stress, sadness, or anxiety, we tend to forget about our dogs— our emotions trump theirs. When they behave in a “spiteful” manner they are trying to tell you that they are uncomfortable and out of balance, and that they are having a hard time dealing with a change in their environment.

These behaviors can be frustrating and often come at the most inopportune times when we are dealing with our own emotional changes. Our dogs are very much a part of our families, and their wellbeing contributes to the health and balance of our homes. As owners it is our responsibility to take a step back from the situation and try to understand where this behavior is stemming from, rather than getting angry or frustrated.

In order to help your dog adjust to whatever changes that are occurring around them, you must first acknowledge and accept that this behavior is not spiteful but

“When they behave in a ‘spiteful’ manner they are trying to tell you that they are uncomfortable and out of balance.” an indicator that they are having a hard time.

Now that you understand where your dog’s behavior is coming from, there are several ways for you to help them deal with these changes in their life. Remember that dogs like to work for their families; they are very honest creatures that want to please. Give them small tasks that they can complete and be rewarded for. Take their training back to the basics, remember what they are good at and use this to your advantage.

Keep their minds occupied and positively redirect their behavior. Make them sit and stay, and reward them for a job well done.

Communicate with your dog in a way that they understand—work and reward.

When they have mastered this, ask them to stay for a little bit longer.

Ask them to wait before giving them their food, or wait at the door before entering a room. By giving your dog small jobs that they are good at you are positively redirecting their

behavior toward something constructive, as opposed to the negative behavior they were displaying.

It is easy to chalk up bad behavior as spite, but we must remember that spite is a human sentiment.

Our dogs are absolutely a part of the family, but sometimes we forget that they have different needs than the rest of our family.

The way they behave is their only way of telling us how they are feeling. It can be frustrating when you and your dog are not communicating properly, but like any other relationship in your life, if it is worth having, it is worth the work.

Jody Cracco is the owner and trainer at Doggy Playcare, a daycare and training facility located at 474 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

As a dog and horse enthusiast for over thirty years Jody has developed her own unique and successful training philosophies. For more information about Doggy Playcare call 518-886-8876 or visit www.doggyplaycare.com or www.facebook.com/ doggyplaycare .

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With the stock market’s recent volatility, should I sell when prices drop and get back into the market when things are better?

by Christopher J. La Porta, CFP The writer is the Director of the Private Client Group at Fenimore Asset Management in Cobleskill.

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Similar to the value of my house, I have a longterm view of my investments and won’t sell simply because prices decline.

To put it in perspective, imagine someone ringing your doorbell every minute from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to tell you a price they would pay for your house even though it was not for sale. Would you sell?

Would you sell if each time you opened the door they offered you less and less? Obviously not— that would be irrational because you know the true value of your house. The same applies to stocks of high-quality companies—they have value despite their daily price movements.

However, investors often perceive “value” in the stock market as “price” and forget the economic worth of the business attached to the stock.

During sell-offs, markets can drop because of uncontrollable factors that are not purely economic in nature—despite sound company-level fundamentals.

Many perceive this day-to-day volatility as “risk,” but you certainly wouldn’t consider daily price movements as risk to your home’s value in the long run. Perhaps the long-term view real estate investors most often take could be a good lesson for stock investors.

Similar to your home, companies have actual economic value despite their stock price on any given day. They are not just pieces of paper or a blip on the computer screen. I look at the marketplace not as a stock market, but as a market of stocks. I like high-quality U.S. businesses with strong cash flows, little if any debt, global exposure, and excellent leadership. Ultimately, a stock’s performance depends upon the underlying company’s ability to grow economically—not how the market prices its stock on a daily basis.

However, investors often let their emotions get in the way of rational decision making. They become fearful and sell when they should buy. The typical result is that they miss the market upswings and their gains are much less than what they would have been if they had just stayed the course. Trying to time the market just does not work consistently enough to build wealth over the long term.

Additionally, there is an overwhelming amount of research that shows that long-term investing—even through a stock market downturn—yields better results over the years than trying to time a decline, remove capital, and return when “things are better.”

In fact, studies of recent 20-year periods demonstrate that missing just 10 of the best days in the stock market during two decades can dramatically affect an investor’s rate of return.

Solid, fundamental business characteristics do not make a stock impervious to daily price movements, and all asset classes fluctuate including bonds and real estate.

However, just as your home’s value can grow over time, stocks of highquality, financially sound companies also possess long-term growth potential. I believe that stocks are essential in order to outpace inflation and generate wealth over the long haul.

If you can focus on your financial goals and not shortterm stock market fluctuations, you can be successful. So as stock

market volatility causes people to be fearful, I remain confident being invested in corporations that I feel are best suited to grow my assets and defend against true risk— the permanent loss of capital.

Fenimore Asset Management is

an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, since 1974.

Fenimore’s affiliates are the Fenimore Private Client Group & FAM Funds – offering separately managed accounts and mutual funds. In-depth research. Insightful investing.

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Extending the Season with Cold Storage SARATOGA SPRINGS — This is the time to think about buying certain produce in bulk for fall/ winter storage. Stocking up on storage-hardy items expands your onhand ingredients available at home, which can be very convenient.

Some of the crops that store well include apples, pears, cabbage, winter squash and root vegetables, which can be stored in pits, cellars or basements without refrigeration during cool fall and cold winter months.

The right temperature, humidity and ventilation are all important in storing these items successfully.

“Every year we try to grow more and more crops for storage. This year we added fennel, which is delicious when roasted or sautéed.”

Here is a link to a publication that covers cold storage choices in great detail, if you are inclined to try these methods at home. It is drawn on information that originated at Cornell University. http:// cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/ EB1326E/EB1326E.pdf Many of the farmers at Saratoga Farmers’ Market also use cold storage methods to their advantage, allowing them to harvest crops in the fall and provide produce to

customers all winter long.

For example, at Saratoga Apple in Schuylerville, some of the orchard’s apple crop is put into specially regulated cold storage in the fall. The storage rooms have low oxygen levels, slowing the respiration of the apples, so they stay juicy and crisp. In this way, Saratoga Apple can sell a wide variety of apples right through the winter.

At Pleasant Valley Farm in Argyle, Paul and Sandy Arnold’s root cellar has a capacity of 24 tons and is kept at 34 degrees and 98 percent humidity. This allows them to supply farmers’ market customers with potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, leeks, kohlrabi, radishes, celeriac, rutabaga, turnips and other items through the winter season and into the following spring.

Commenting on how various crops have specific storage criteria, Sandy Arnold noted, “In addition to the root cellar, in other separate facilities on our farm, onions and garlic are kept in cold storage with no humidity. In contrast, after we cure the winter squash and sweet potatoes, they are kept above 50 degrees with low humidity.”

At Kilpatrick Family Farm in Middle Granville, farmer Michael Kilpatrick reviewed some recent activities to harvest and store some of the farm’s crops.

“By the end of September, our fall harvest efforts are in full swing.

We’ve recently harvested all our potatoes, for example. The yield was really good, mainly due to the good soil and watering our crewmembers did all summer. This year we simplified and stuck with our favorite varieties: red Maria, Nicola, red Adirondack, blue Adirondack, and Russets. We’re excited about releasing some of these varieties during the winter,” said Kilpatrick.

“Every year we try to grow more and more crops for storage.

This year we added fennel, which is delicious when roasted or sautéed.

We’ve researched exactly how to store it for maximum freshness during the long winter season.”

“In addition to storage crops, this week we are focusing on planting down our five greenhouses with winter greens, so we have a steady supply all winter of kale, spinach, lettuce, arugula, Swiss chard and more,” commented Kilpatrick.

“By the end of September, our fall harvest efforts are in full swing.

We’ve recently harvested all our potatoes, for example.”

Carrots and Onions from Pleasant Valley Farm.

Roasted Fennel and Carrots Courtesy of Kilpatrick Family Farm *Ingredients available at the market • 2 heads fennel*, bulb and stalks roughly chopped • 1 1/2 pounds carrots*, cut into large like-sized pieces • 1 medium onion*, cut into eighths • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil • Salt, to taste

Heat oven to 450 degrees.

“In addition to the root cellar, in other separate facilities on our farm, onions and garlic are kept in cold storage with no humidity.”

Toss the fennel, carrots and onion together in a large baking pan. Mix with olive oil, enough to coat. Sprinkle with salt.

Roast for about 45 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. They should start to turn golden brown and crispy on the edges, but not be at all burned.

Saratoga Farmers’ Market remains open at High Rock Park through the end of October, Wednesdays 3 - 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The indoor Saratoga Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning November 1 through the end of April, at the Lincoln Baths building in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

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Grinding it out!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends!

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o you grind your own coffee beans? If you get the chance, try it and you will never go back to pre-ground coffee. Paula and I just love our conical burr grinder because it gives both of us the type of coffee we like.

So why grind your own beans?

Grinding fresh whole coffee beans just before brewing will protect the aroma of your coffee and ensures the rich full-bodied taste stands out. Ground coffee interacts with the air around it and within hours loses a great deal of flavor. The

longer the ground coffee is exposed to air, the more of the aroma will be lost from your brewed cup of coffee or espresso.

Only grind what you need right away. Don’t grind for the whole week!

Once the beans are out of an airtight packaging, keep them in a dry, dark container with a tight closing lid. There are three different coffee grinding methods - conical burr grinders, disk burr grinders and blade grinders. Conical burr grinders preserve the most flavor and can grind very fine with the highest consistency. The intricate design of the conical steel burrs allows for a high gear reduction to slow down the grinding speed below 500 rpm.

The slower the speed the less heat is imparted to the ground coffee and preserving the maximum amount of aroma. Due to the wide range of grind settings, conical burr grinders are ideal for all types of coffee equipment such as; espresso machines, drip coffee makers, percolators, French press and can even grind extra fine for the preparation of Turkish coffee.

Disc burr grinders rotate at a considerable faster speed of 10,000 to 20,000 rpm and create a bit more warmth in the coffee than conical

Conical Burr Grinders

burr grinders. They are the most economical way of getting a consistent grind in a wide range of applications. They are ideal for drip coffee makers, percolators, French press and well suited for most pump espresso machines. However, they do not grind as fine as conical burr grinders and are not as quiet.

Blade grinders are suitable for drip coffee makers and percolators.

They also perform well for grinding spices and herbs. The blade rotates at very high speeds of 20,000 to 30,000 rpm thus heating up the ground coffee more than burr grinders and also creating a bit of coffee dust.

That coffee dust can clog up the fine mesh of the metal baskets used in pump espresso machines. The advantage of blade grinders is they are inexpensive and easy to clean

with little maintenance.

If you love coffee then try grinding your own. Make it a family experience because as you know: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

P.S. Please stay tuned for our grand opening in our new location at 46 Marion Ave in early November!

Take care, John and Paula

Saratoga Brewing Fall Open House Saturday Featuring Oatmeal Stout Release SARATOGA SPRINGS —The newly renovated and rebranded Saratoga Brewery Tap Room and Company Store invites the public to a Fall Open House and Oatmeal Stout Kick-off Party. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2-6 p.m. at the brewery (131 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs).

Manager Meg Thompson noted, “We have refreshed the décor and expanded our beer and gear offerings, but our focus remains on providing samples and sales of our fresh, handcrafted, local

“We have refreshed the décor and expanded our beer and gear offerings.” beer. Our newest release is Saratoga Oatmeal Stout and will be available

Chef David Britton will be on hand with his wood-fired pizza truck “Pies on Wheels.”

4 different ways: conventional draft, draft flavored with cacao and vanilla, and 2 cask conditioned offerings - one conditioned with peanut butter and cocoa and the other with rum, vanilla and raisins.”

The brewery will be offering “fights and bites” consisting of 6 different beers expertly paired with 6 uniquely different sweet or savory bites. Examples are Saratoga Pilsner with a lemon cookie bar; and the new Oatmeal Stout will pair with a bacon and Gouda muffin, enhanced by locally made bacon Brew Salt.

Chef David Britton will be on hand with his wood fired pizza truck “Pies on Wheels.” There will be brewer-led brewery tours starting a 3, 4 and 5 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds will support our upcoming “Toys for Toga” program in partnership

with DeCrescente Distributing Co., Inc. and Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau’s Saratoga County Winter Restaurant Week Dec. 5-11.

For more information or to reserve a space on a tour, contact Meg at meg@oldesaratogabrew.com or call (518) 581-0492, ext. 1.

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Malta Ridge United Methodist Rededication Service MALTA — The Public is invited to a service of rededication marking the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church in Malta on Sunday October 19 at 2 p.m. The service is the culmination of a yearlong series of events celebrating this historic 200-year milestone.

The Church has a rich history in the Malta area. On the fourth Monday of December 1814, a small group met at a “meetinghouse” at Malta Ridge, and formally organized the “Malta Ridge Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church.”

For 200 years, a free and liberal mind has characterized the pulpit and pew in matters both social and religious.

Eliza Duffield served as pastor for 24 years from 1921 to 1945. Since 1969 eight women have been pastors. The current Pastor is Penny Brink.

Congregation Shaara Tfille Celebrates Simchat Torah Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs, invites the community to celebrate the festive holiday Simchat Torah with a pizza and salad dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a Family Service at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for dinner, but reservations are necessary in order to prepare accordingly. RSVP for dinner to Carole in the office at (518) 584-2370 by Monday, October 13. They request people bring kosher candy to share!

Congregation Shaara Tfille is an inclusive, egalitarian and Conservative Synagogue that holds Monday and Thursday morning services at 7:30 a.m., third Friday Family Shabbat evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. or first and third Saturday Family Shabbat morning services at 10:30 a.m.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Park (10 Lewis Drive) in Wilton.

Cost is $10 for both the hayride and haunted house. Family rates are available. The time slot for “Little Screamers” is 4-6 p.m. For more information call (518) 2609922 or (518) 729-9417.

Saratoga County EOC Thanksgiving Baskets Saratoga County EOC will begin taking applications for Thanksgiving now through Friday, October 31.

Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications are for Families of two or more only (permanent household members). You MUST be a Saratoga County resident and be low income. The applications are located at the Saratoga County EOC, 39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa, and your local WIC clinic or call your Head Start/Early Head Start Family Advocate. For more information, contact the Saratoga County EOC at (518) 288-3206, ext. 111.

Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute Of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000-square-foot terror inducing, indoor teen/adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds (162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa).

In 2013, the Albany Times Union voted this terrifying attraction as one of the scariest haunts in the entire 518 area code. This truly scary attraction is not suitable for small children or the faint of heart. The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-10 p.m. and is located at Gate 5. Dates for the Saratoga Scare Fair are October 10-11, 1718, 24 -25, 31 and November 1.

Cost is $8.

Plant Trees Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project is looking for good locations to plant trees around the city and they would like to hear from property owners who are interested in having a tree (or several) planted in the City right-of-way at your property. Send an email at trees@sustainablesaratoga. org with your name, address, telephone number, and a brief description of what space is available for trees.

Haunted Hayride and Haunted House A haunted hayride and house setup will take place October 17, 18, 24 and 25 from 5-10 p.m. at Gavin

Oktoberfest Benefiting USO, Wounded Warriors The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club No. 161 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a German buffet and beer tasting Friday, October 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Lodge on 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Five authentic Oktoberfest brews will be available to sample; $2 per taste, $5for three tastes.

A buffet of pork roast, German potato salad, brats with kraut, and much more is offered for $15 per person at the door. Tables of eight or more, call (518) 587-5568 or (518) 879-9262 to reserve.

Halloween Festival For Relay For Life A Halloween Festival for Relay for Life will be Saturday, October 18 from 1-4 p.m. at Kelly Park in Ballston Spa for some fun for all ages. Adults, please decorate the trunk of your car and bring some candy for the little ones. There will be a “Trunk or Treat” and prizes.

Cost is $5 per car to participate.

There will also be a hay maze, games, pumpkin painting, a photo booth, a Halloween bake sale, plus more.

For more information, contact Katie Bloiss at (518) 915-5207 or for vendor information, Korina Jones at korinajones77@gmail.com.

Zumba Classes at Gavin Park Zumba, the Latin-inspired, dancefitness craze, continues to be a popular recreational offering at Gavin Park, in the Town of Wilton.

Signup has now begun for the latest round of Zumba classes.

Three sessions are currently being offered, all to run on Mondays, 5:45–6:45 p.m. Session 1 will run now through October 20.

Session 2 will run from October 27–December 1. Session 3 will run from December 8–January 13. (Please note that there will be no classes on October 13). Preregistration is required. No dropins will be allowed. A minimum of 10 people must register for a session to run, and you must be at least 15 years of age. No more than 75 persons will be accepted per session. Registration ends one business day prior to the start date for each session. Questions may be

answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Havurah Vatik October Event All Saratoga area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome to attend the Havurah Vatik event on Tuesday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille. Rabbi Abba Rubin will present “We All Speak Yinglish.”

Yiddish vocabulary has infused the English language. A catered lunch will be served. Contact (518) 584-8730, mailbox 4, or havurahvatik@hotmail.com by October 16 for a reservation or more information.

Supporting Community Grant Program Dinner Longfellows will be host to the ATC Community Fund’s (Adirondack Trust) Supporting Community Grant Program dinner on Wednesday October 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. The event includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Guests are asked to wear business attire. Cost is $25 per person.

Halloween Gala The seventh annual Halloween Gala to benefit the Capital Region Office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children will be Friday, October 24 from 6:3010:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National. There will be costume contests, fine dining, open bar, as well as silent/live auctions. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.ncmecnycr.org.

Taking Control of Your Aging Join the Academy for Lifelong Learning for two presentations with lunch in between and a book signing at the conclusion. “Ten Ways to Age Successfully” will be presented at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs on Friday, October 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be served lunch at noon and “Keeping Our Minds Sharp” presented at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for Academy members and $30 for non-members. Go to www.esc.edu/ all/dr-landry-event/ for a registration form or call the Academy at (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.

Saratoga County Citizens Conference The Saratoga County Citizens’ Committee for Mental Health and the Youth and Family Services Team of the Saratoga County Mental Health Center will hold

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014 its yearly conference on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Saratoga Springs. The conference is entitled, “The Physiological Impact of Complex Trauma and How to Help Children Calm Their Bodies and Minds.”

Parents and guardians can register for $25 (coffee and lunch included).

Professionals can register for $110. All checks made payable to: Saratoga County Citizens’ Committee for Mental Health.

Contact Beverly Lazar, LCSW at the Saratoga County Mental Health Center, 135 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-9030 or email conferenceythserv@yahoo.com for a brochure and details.

Beekman Boys Discussion The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library invite you to a discussion with Beekman Boys, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge on November 1 at 2 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s H. Dutcher Community Room. The couple started their lifestyle brand, Beekman 1802, after purchasing the Beekman Mansion in nearby Sharon Springs in 2007.

Their exodus from New York City in search of a simpler life upstate is chronicled in KilmerPurcell’s 2010 national bestseller, “The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers.” In 2012, the duo competed and won the grand prize in CBS’s The Amazing Race.

Tickets are limited to two per person and will be available in the Book Bag Shop on the first floor of the library on a first come, first served basis.

Your Laughter Can Help Those In Need Join After The Fire, Inc. and The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour on Friday, November 7 at 8 p.m. for a professional standup comedy performance to benefit After The Fire, Inc., a volunteer, non-profit, publicly-supported organization helping people in Saratoga County who have been victims of fire in their home. The benefit will be at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door.

Contact Maureen Smith of After the Fire, Inc. for tickets at (518) 581-1823. For more information about After The Fire, Inc. visit www.afterthefire.org.

Warren Miller The Alpine Sport Shop and the Skidmore Outing Club present the 2014-15 Warren Miller Ski & Snowboard movie “No Turning Back” to benefit the Skidmore Outing Club Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program. The movie will be presented November 8 at 7 p.m. at the Gannett Auditorium.

Ticket price is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are available at the Alpine Sport Shop (399 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs). For more information call (518) 584-6290.

Honoring our Vets Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. presents the “Honoring our Veterans” buffet and brunch on Sunday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fortunes Restaurant on the grounds of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children 3-10 years old and free for those under 3. Reservations must be made by November 1 with a check payable to Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. 4281 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information call (518) 260-9922 or (518) 729-9417.

Fall Barn Dance A Fall Barn Dance at Old Friends at Cabin Creek (483 Sandhill Road, Greenfield) will be October 18 from noon to 5 p.m. From noon to 2 p.m., visit with horses, and a demo with Valerie Buck. From 1-2 p.m., enjoy a fall BBQ by 5 Points Deli & Pies by Sherene. From 2-5 p.m., enjoy music and dancing by Running The River Band. There will also be beer tasting provided

by Davidson Brothers Brewery, square dancing, games for kids and a trivia 50/50 game, silent auction. Advance tickets are $40.

Children under 10 get in free!

Call (518) 698-2377 or visit www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com for more information. All proceeds to go to winter feed bills Roast Turkey Dinner A Roast Turkey Dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road in Wilton, will be Saturday, October 18 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. There will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages. Cost by donation.

Take-outs available. Handicap Accessible. For more information call (518) 584-9107.

Send your local briefs to brian@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014 Halfmoon Fall Festival

Family Friendly Event

Friday, October 10 Tang Museum Special Performance Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Cellist Ashley Bathgate, a Saratoga Springs native and a member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars, performs with percussionist Ian Rosenbaum.

Free, reservations required. For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Saturday, October 11 8th Annual Falling Leaves 5K and Kids Fun Run William S. Kelley Park, Ralph St., Ballston Spa, 8:30 a.m.

There is plenty of parking available at the village pool. The Kids’ fun Run will begin approximately at 10:45. This year the proceeds from the race will benefit BACA (financial assistance to BSCSD residents, Shelters of Saratoga and CAPTAIN. Please stay after the Kids’ Fun Run for the awards ceremony, delicious baked goods, and the opportunity to win one of many gift certificates to local businesses. Register :http://www. active.com/ballston-spa-ny/running/ distance-running-races/8th-annualfalling-leaves-5k-2014.

Second Annual Sidewalk Book Sale Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hundreds of used and slightly used, hard cover and soft cover books, military and history from all eras, fiction and non-fiction will be on sale. Many of these books will be put up for sale for the first time. There will be lots of surprises and low prices, some starting as low as $1.00. Please support your Military Museum and at the same time get some incredible bargains not to be seen again till next year. For more information call (518) 226-0490.

The Edge, 1544 Route 9, Clifton Park, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Everything is free for all ages.

The Edge Indoor Climbing Gym (theedgehalfmoon.com), burgers & dogs, bounce house, Shiloh’s Edge Challenge Course, basketball in the Edge Gymnasium, more food in Christi’s Café. Spread the word and come celebrate fall.

Roast Pig Dinner Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

First Come, First Served. Menu: BBQ Roast Pig, hot dogs (for children), creamed potatoes, vegetables, salad, coffee, tea, dessert.

Donation: Adults $10, Children 6-12 $6, Children under 6 free. For more information call (518) 3630001. Take-outs available on day, (518) 885-4681. www.xcsavior.org.

Flute and Piano Concert by Amy Porter Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. American flutist Amy Porter has led a versatile and distinguished career as one of the world’s leading concert performers. She combines exceptional musical talent with a passion for scholarship, and her musical achievements have resulted in many awards and accolades. $8 adults, $5 senior citizens and Skidmore community; free for students and children.

For ticket information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore. edu/Zankel.

Sunday, October 12 Sunday Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.

Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), french toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

Cost: Adult $6.00 Child $3.00, We will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Everyone will be welcome. Watch for signs.

calendar 33 be blocked off from Milton Avenue to 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, yummy treats from Big Red Kettle Corn and specialty vendors such as Die Cast Models and more. Food will also be available throughout the show route from several restaurant and community organization vendors, including The Brickyard, The Iron Roost, Brookside Museum, and Ballston Spa Rotary. Free admission for spectators. For more information visit www.ballston.org.

Saratoga Hibernians 125th Anniversary Celebration Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 6 p.m.

All former, present and future Hibernians and members of the community are invited for an afternoon of music, dance and fun. Admission is free to hear the Forthlin Road Band and a group of Saratoga High School Fiddlers.

In addition, you can watch and participate with the Wild Irish Acres Dancers. The Elks will manage a cash bar and offer a $10 buffet, children under 12 cost $5. Come and join the Hibernians, learn what they are all about and if you are of Irish descent and a practicing Roman Catholic, consider membership. Contact President Dave Cummings at (518)366-4762 or go to www.saratogaoh.com for more information.

Monday, October 13 2nd Annual Pinewood Derby The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

This year we will be offering design classes followed by a race.

Choose from one of two sections: 10am-12pm or 1:30pm-3:30pm.

Each child will receive a pinewood derby car kit, design class, & winners will claim a trophy.

Runners-up will receive a goody bag. To pre-register please call the museum at (518) 584-5540.

Tuesday, October 14

The Way We Were Car Show

Beginning/Intermediate Bridge Class

Front Street, Downtown Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Front Street in the village will

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 2 – 4 p.m.

A bridge class focusing on the

basics of bridge with Hal Bigelow, will meet every Tuesday afternoon through December 9. The class will also offer intermediate players an opportunity to come and play and hone their skills. The class format will be instruction with illustrated bridge hands for approximately a half hour. The remaining class time (1.5 hours) will be used for small groups to play hands with the instructor sitting in. Intermediate players are welcome to come and may choose to play together with some participation by the instructor as time allows. For more information and other events at the library visit www.sspl.org.

Local Town Websites

Wednesday, October 15

Town of Greenfield:

Academy of the Holy Names & Christian Brothers Academy Saratoga County Information Night Saratoga Polo Association Clubhouse, 2 Bloomfield Road, Greenfield Center, 7 p.m.

Free, open to parents and students.

RSVP to arento@ahns.org

Thursday, October 16 Octoberfest Dinner Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5-8 p.m.

Menu will be German Sausage or Franks on pretzel rolls, German potato salad, German style vegetables, and German Chocolate Cake. Adult $10, Seniors $9, Children (6-12) $7. Benefit Spa Catholic Capital fund. Questions Rick at 893-7074

Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org

7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville:

Academy of the Holy Names & Christian Brothers Academy Saratoga County Information Night

35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org

The Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford, 7 p.m.

Free, open to parents and students.

RSVP to arento@ahns.org

881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org

All-Female Celtic Quartet Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Join Boston-based quartet Long Time Courting for an evening of traditional and original music with evocative vocal harmonies and powerful instrumentals.

Tickets are free. For more information, please visit: http:// www.crandalllibrary.org/folklife/ CulturalPrograms.php

Town of Stillwater:

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

Send your local events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

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HALLOWEEN CALENDAR

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014 Costume contests Fine dining, open bar, Silent/live auctions (including a swimming pool). For more information or to buy tickets, please visit www.ncmecnycr.org.

Ballston Spa Witch Walk

C alendar The Great Pumpkin Challenge

Saratoga Scare Fair The Institute Of Fear brings your fears and phobias to life in an 8,000 square foot, terror inducing, indoor teen/adult haunted house located at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds! This truly scary attraction is not suitable for small children or the faint of heart. The Saratoga Scare Fair is open Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm and is located at Gate 5. Dates for the Saratoga Scare Fair are October: 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 31 and November 1, 2014.

Double M’s Haunted Hayride run by reservation ThursdaySunday evenings during the month of October. Please check our website for the exact schedule www.doublemwestern.com. The Hayrides have grown to include a total of 6 attractions for one price!

Reservations required. Cost is $24.

For more information call (518) 884-9122.

Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze Every Friday and Saturday night in October through November 1st, beginning at Dusk (around 7pm) and ending at 10pm (last ticket sold at 9:15). The corn maze at Schuyler Farms turns into “The Field of Screams.” Have you ever wondered what comes out at night in the corn maze? Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way thru the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you.

There are demons and ghouls around every bend...masked men with chainsaws following behind you...haunted buildings within the maze to pass thru...and many more surprises that will make you

laugh, scream and maybe even cry!

“We are the TALK of the town!”

This is an outdoor event: Weather Permitting. For more information call (518) 695-5308.

Ghosts in the Yaddo Gardens Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens and feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth. “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through Friday, October 31. Docent-led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. Cost is $10 per person. Private docentled ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group.

Contact Yaddo at (518) 584.0746 for more information.

Gavin Park Haunted Hayride and Haunted House “Featuring the Mortimer Blackstone Haunted House” October 17, 18, 24 & 25 (Hayride only on October 31). 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is for “Little Screamers!” Games, Costume Judging, Bounce House, Refreshments, and other Ghoulish Fun will be available. All events run rain or shine! Cost is $10 for hayride and haunted house. Ask for family rates . For more information please call (518) 260-9922 or (518) 729-9417. All proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier & Veterans. Sponsored by John Vincek, John Ariel Farms and The Town of Wilton.

Saturday, October 18 at the Columbia Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park. A great community event with 2,000 walkers (5K), riders and runners participating. There will be abundant refreshments following the race and a raffle for all registered participants. Rain or Shine, 5K & 10K Walk/Run 9:30am (Please arrive at START line by 9:15am), Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run 10:45am (Please arrive at 9:30am).

Help us generate even more money to support the programs and services we offer to over 800 individuals with disabilities and families. By downloading a pledge form and collecting donations, the person with the most $$$ raised on the day of the event receives a $250 Price Chopper Gift Card. For more information or to register visit: http://www. saratogabridges.org/fundraisingevents/great-pumpkin-challenge.

Halloween Party for Kids Sunday, October 19th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Unit 234, 23 Pleasant Street , Ballston Spa. Please join us 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 is a free event open to the Community.

7th Annual Halloween Gala The Gala will benefit the Capital Region Office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on Friday, October 24, at 6:30pm-10:30pm at the Prime at Saratoga National, Saratoga Springs.

On Friday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m., there will be hundreds of witches roaming the streets of Ballston Spa. All for a good cause of course. Imagine walking down the street and seeing hundreds of ladies dressed up as their favorite witch. There’s Glenda the Good witch, the wicked witch, pageant queen witch, football star witch— the possibilities are endless! Which Witch will you be? The cost to join the pub crawl and strut your witchy stuff is only $25 per person.

This price includes appetizers and live music at the end of the walk, as well as your donation to the charity. The proceeds will be going to Veterans Moving Forward.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 23 Pleasant Street Ballston Spa. 7:00 - 8:00 will be appetizers. Husbands and boyfriends can meet all witches at the end of the walk! (There is a $5 cover charge.) We bet you know a witch or two ... so grab your gal pals and join us for a great time.

The only requirement is that you sport a witches’ hat! We hope to see you there! Register for the Ballston Spa Witch Walk today!

Call or email Carol Lang (518) 8849352 or langbro2@gmail.com by October 24, 2014 to reserve your spot. A check will need to be sent in advance. For more information call (518) 884-9352.

Greenwich Elks Halloween Party October 24 at the Greenwich Elks, 104 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, 6 p.m.

Greenwich Elks Auxiliary would like to invite you to attend. Get your costumes ready – many categories.

Music by “Children @ Play” from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., playing the top 40’s Classic Rock. Prizes to be awarded.

Free Taxi rides 11 p.m. to Midnight within 10 miles. For more information call Donna (518) 692-2347.

The Lazy Dog Cookie Company’s Haunted Hound Halloween Party for Dogs & People October 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the sPaw City Social Club, 101 Ford St., Ballston Spa. Games - Raffle - Open Play - Food - Drink - Treats for all! All rules of sPAW CITY apply and online reservations are needed to attend this private event. There will be no ticket

sales at the door. This is an over the age of 21 event. If you are bringing a dog you must go to sPAW CITY website to read all rules and register your dog as a client of sPAW CITY Social Club. Any questions please feel free to call! For more information call (518) 309-3732.

2014 Saratoga Downtown Business Association Fall Festival October 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Saratoga Springs. Bring the whole family to celebrate the fall season in beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs with fun and games. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Plus, with all of the fun activities planned, this is one event you and your family will not want to miss! For more information call the DBA at (518) 587-8635.

Special Olympics New York RUNDEAD 5K Presented by VENT Fitness October 26, Saratoga Spa State Park, Registration at 7:30 a.m. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. This 5k trail run in Saratoga Springs State Park to support Special Olympics New York. The obstacles on this run... zombies!! Will You Survive? Each runner will start off with a flag belt and three flags. These flags represent your lifelines. Zombies throughout the course will be attempting to take these one at a time. If you lose all three, you’re dead and the zombies have won. If you finish the race with at least one flag, you’ve survived. If zombies have taken all your flags you can complete the race but you won’t be eligible for awards. Make Yourself a Meal! Pre-registration cost for runners is $30, which goes up to $35 day of. Each runner will receive access to the course, race day festivities and an official rUNDEAD race day t-shirt. All ages welcome.

Come support the Special Olympics New York...if you dare!

To register: Http://therundead. kintera.org/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=1105242

Lions Club Annual Halloween Party The town of Greenfield Lions Club will be having their annual Halloween party on Sunday October 26th from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Greenfield fire house on 16 South Greenfield Road, Greenfield Center. Jenny the Balloon Gal will be there as well as Magic Patty and Jo Jo the Fabulous face painter. This is a free event with games prizes and treats. Come dressed up for our costume contest!

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Happy Birthday Mona!

Mona the entertainer had a busy fourth birthday last weekend. “I had such a nice day turning 4. First, my family took me on a walk by all the horses, then we went to visit one of my favorite families and got to play with kids and scare their guinea pig and then before I passed out from all the excitement, my brother pet me for the first time. I’m so lucky!”

Congrats To The Newlyweds!

SARATOGA SPRINGS – A big hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ana Christine and Ryan Ventre. They were married on June 28 at Presbyterian New England Congregational Church and (apparently) celebrated all over town! The actual reception was held at the Victorian inspired Inn at Saratoga.

The bride wore a Sue Wong dress from Something Bleu Bridal and had flowers from Central Market Florist. Ana works as a teacher at Troy Prep. Her parents are Therese and Bernard O’Neil. The groom works at AYCO. Ryan’s parents are Dawn Herrick and Mike Ventre.

The couple honeymooned in Italy and will make their home in Saratoga Springs. Best of luck in your new life together!

Nice Going, Girls!

On Sunday, Sept. 28, 10 amazing girls completed the Run for the Roc 5k, which benefited the Radiation Oncology Center at Saratoga Hospital.

These 10 girls were part of a 10-week program entitled “Heel to Heal,” which is a program here at the Saratoga Center For The Family. Ranging from ages 12 to 17 years old, these incredible young ladies met each week for two hours. The girls first participated in a group session that focused on self-esteem and mindfulness. The second portion of the program was a running component, with a one hour structured endurance workout.

It was especially heartwarming for the girls to see their parents and loved ones waiting for them as they crossed the finish line, meeting them with a joyful embrace… and a very special thank you goes out to volunteer mentors Darci Carril and Alison Robbens!

For more information about Heel to Heal and other programs, contact Saratoga Center for the Family at (518) 587-8008.

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

St. Mary’s Church Seeks Donations For Haitian Orphans BALLSTON SPA – Shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts for Haitian orphans will be collected at St. Mary’s School¹s Youth Ministry Office following Saturday and Sunday Masses at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (167 Milton Avenue (Route 50) in Ballston Spa) until October 19.

The school is situated on an adjoining church property on Thompson Street.

Christmas gifts bound for Haiti must be placed either inside of shoeboxes or clean, sturdy plastic containers with lids. Acceptable presents include small toys, coloring books and crayons, games, school supplies, shirts, socks, underwear, hard candy, non-perishable foods, Holy Cards, personal notes and family photos. The list of prohibited gifts includes war games and/or toy weapons and used items of any kind.

Boxes should be wrapped in holiday paper with a label specifying if the gifts are appropriate for a boy or a girl and the intended age of the recipient(s). Suggested age ranges are: infant, 2 ­4 years, 5-9 years and 10-14 years.

Tax-deductible donations of seven dollars ($7) to assist with high shipping costs are also appreciated, but are not mandatory.

Checks should not be attached to the gift boxes but made payable to St. Mary’s Church and mailed to Josephine Uhlinger, Shoebox Project, 7 East Grove Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

St. Mary¹s is also accepting financial donations to benefit Croatian Relief Services directed by the Rev. Giordano Belanich.

Monetary and check donations for the Rice & Beans Project will be collected following Masses at St. Mary¹s on October 11 and 12. Proceeds will be sent to Father Belanich in New Jersey so he may purchase food locally and ship to Cardinal Stephanic¹s Children¹s Center (orphanage) in Port-au-Prince.

For more information, call Josie Uhlinger at 885-9620.

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

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Eager for Angels Hospice Event Promises To Please The Palette Again This Year

by S.K. Parker Ward for Saratoga TODAY “It’s an inevitable that we’re all going to be in that position someday – and when it does, you’ll want this organization to be there.”

Newest Community Hospice event committee member Andi Dolinsky’s words were straightforward; poignant even - and clearly pinpointed the source of the community’s overwhelming support for the Touched by an Angel fundraiser extending nearly two decades.

Touting a 32-page list of sponsors and enticing roughly 500 attendees every year, it’s indeed clear that the average

The young angels that greet you - and the more than 40 chefs that feed you for a great cause assure that Touched by an Angel should be on everyone’s calendar on Oct. 16.

Photo by Mark Bolles

person’s proximity to the organization far exceeds the standard six degrees of separation.

This year’s event, to be held on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the National Museum of Dance, promises to be every bit as fulfilling and memorable as the previous years’. Raising more than

$120,000 annually, Touched by an Angel allows Community Hospice to continue providing a number of its hallmark services, such as family bereavement programs, as well as more niche offerings like the childcentered Wave Riders program.

Remember 19-year-old Jahaysia Graham’s dream wedding from just a few weeks ago?

The Schenectady bride battling an aggressive form of bone cancer was able to experience the time-honored tradition of walking down the aisle thanks, in great part, to Community Hospice’s special wish fund. This, too, is supported by the event.

But while many guests attend in support of the organization’s

mission, surely they stay for the smorgasbord of food and drink flanked by the event’s signature robe-clad cherubs.

From appetizers to desserts, more than 40 area restaurants will be represented this year, offering everything from the decadent pan seared Ostrich – to the down home – dry rub pulled pork. Also on hand are glasses of sparking brut wine, hallmark blue bottles of Saratoga water, and demitasses of Italian-roast espresso.

“The restaurants take such pride in how they decorate and what they serve,” commented executive director Barbara Ecker, now in her 17th year with the organization. Amidst the decorations, too, will be the signature Memory Tree again on display, allowing donors to mark an angel ornament in honor of a lost loved one.

With tickets a reasonable $75 per person, it’s truly tough to resist.

“I think the reason people love it is that it’s affordable and you can eat and drink to your heart’s content,” remarked Ecker, “After a full Saratoga season, people love coming to this event because they can reconnect with their friends and really saying ‘Hi! It’s great to see you again.’”

Since the start of the year, Ecker has worked closely with 30 committee members, many of who have been active since the event’s inception, to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch.

From coordinating dozens of local student volunteers and confirming floral deliveries of hundreds of flowers to mapping out the food station setup so guests can easily wander the museum, they’ve worked ceaselessly.

But, again, the organization’s deep-rooted connection is a motivating force. “I’ve had so many friends and family who have benefitted from Hospice’s end-of-life care, that I had to jump on the opportunity to join this committee,” Dolinksy added.

Currently serving more than 120 patients and having recently expanded its services to fill the needs of southern Washington County, the impact of Touched by an Angel ripples throughout the area in a multitude of ways.

So, why not take next Thursday evening to connect with your friends over exceptional food and support the organization that connects all of us?

The doors open promptly at 6 p.m. – Believe me, you’ll want to be there right on time!

For tickets and more information, visit communityhospice.org.

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Bradford Smith

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

When Print Was King

Niche Gallery Honors Legendary Photographer Bradford J. Smith

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

Some of Bradford Smith’s Many Iconic Images.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Niche Gallery (480B Broadway, Saratoga Springs) announces a retrospective show of work by renowned photographer Bradford J. Smith through the month of October.

Bradford Smith has had a career in photography spanning over 75 years and has amassed a significant body of work in many styles and genres.

Many of Smith’s iconic images of models became the focal point of magazine advertisements for leading brands in an age when magazines were the primary visual medium enjoyed in households. Born in

Galway, NY, Smith made his way to New York City, where he developed a partnership with the Editor of Harper’s Bazaar Magazine.

His fashion photography and nude model work were much in demand throughout his career – but one particular set of prints will not be seen, as a jealous husband purchased them.

“Humphrey Bogart was not pleased with me at all,” Smith explained in a chat last week. “I had taken nude shots of Betty (actress Lauren) Becall before they had gotten married.”

Yet there will be plenty of

Smith’s other work on display at the exhibit, including his earliest piece done in 1937; images of Yaddo from the 40s; shots of NYC buildings under construction in the 50s; fashion photography done in NYC in the 50s and 60s; contemporary photos of Bodie, CA (a ghost town), San Francisco, Cape Cod, the Adirondacks and more.

Mr. Smith will also be on hand to meet the public, sign photos and books and have his picture taken on Sunday Oct.12 from noon ­4 p.m.

Growing up in upstate New York, Bradford had his first photography experience in 1937 working with his grandfather, Photographer Joseph Dunlap, of Sacandaga and Gloversville.

After attending School in New York City Mr. Smith remained as a staff photographer for the New York Herald Tribune. He also worked for CBS as a film editor for the then new anchor, Walter Cronkite.

After CBS, he worked for Harper’s Bazaar as a fashion photographer.

Mr. Smith and Anne Whitney (coeditor of Harper’s Bazaar) set up a photographic business servicing the American and European fashion markets, including Women’s Wear Daily. Later, under the direction of Victor Kepler, Fritz Henle and Philippe Haisman, Smith’s studio serviced several New York advertising agencies.

In the early sixties, Bradford moved north to the Adirondacks where he opened a photography studio. From 1965 to 1985, he worked primarily as an industrial photographer contracting as a graphic art consultant for General Electric, headquartered in the upstate New York area.

Since 1986, he returned fulltime to creative photographic endeavors ­and has won numerous awards for his work. Now 90 years young, he exhibits primarily in the Northeast, Florida and California.

In addition, Bradford has published several books featuring his work and documenting the work of other family members.

For more information visit TheNicheGallery.com or call (518) 330-5176.

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

n i a g A n Soups’ O — For A Great Cause!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

Sixth Annual Soup ‘r’ Bands Benefit Improves On A Winning Recipe

LAKE GEORGE — It’s not plagiarism if you are quoting yourself, so here goes: “What’s the secret recipe to a great event?

The Audiostars are one of 11 bands that are in the October 18 line-up.

Here are the ingredients: • Soups and chowders from 35 restaurants, derived from a wide geographic area that spans from Saratoga Springs to North Creek • Eleven of the area’s most talented and popular bands spread liberally over two stages • Assorted miscellaneous optional beverages • A wonderful resort setting centrally located and in full foliage flowering • One great cause.

Once you assemble these ingredients, the directions are simple: 1) Combine all into one great evening 2) Shake, shake, shake till you can shake no more 3) Consume liberally with friends.”

— Saratoga TODAY, 10/18/13 The point is, when you have a winning formula, you don’t try to reinvent the wheel each year – you gently upgrade and enhance. In this case, all I did to the ‘recipe’ above is increase the number of restaurants and bands (and silent auction items as well) to 2014 levels and there you have it!

Consider some of the local activities these organizations support:

The short course is that Soup ‘r’ Bands, an event to benefit The Upstate NY Autism Alliance Organization and both Autism Task Forces of Hadley-Luzerne and Greenwich will have its sixth iteration on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 p.m. to midnight at The Roaring Brook Ranch, 2206 Route 9N, Lake George. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 on Oct. 18 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Core Fitness and The Bullpen Tavern in Glens Falls – which are conveniently located on the way up to Roaring Brook, which will also have advance tickets if you are in Lake George this weekend “The task each year is to make a great event even bigger and better.” Andrea Jacobs-Merlow said.

One enhancement that people will

certainly appreciate is a discounted room at the ranch in case you want to extend the party. Rooms may be reserved at a discounted rate of $75 for two people that night. If you wish to make a reservation, phone (518) 668-5767.

But as the event coordinator for Roaring Brook, Jacobs-Merlow is experienced enough as the “head soup stirrer,” if you will, to realize that improving a successful event’s “flavor” is more a matter of enhancing what has raised nearly $100, 000 in it’s first five years, rather than tinkering with the base ingredients.

Give the people what they want, just more of it.

To that end: The music – what started out five years ago with three bands is now a roster of eleven – leading musical acts including The Audiostars, The Radio Junkies, Black Mountain Symphony, Saving Atlantis, Sugar Pill, Funkalicious, The Dirt Cheap Band, James Hood, Austin Barosi, Tim Wechgelaer Band and Chris Ballini will perform on two stages

Food A total of 35 restaurants will be sampling and competing for your vote, including local purveyors The Merry Monk, 15 Church and

Jack Dillon’s. But this is a chance to sample the best of the best from throughout the North Country – in which a top five finish is considered quite an honor. Here’s how it works: upon arriving, you are given three chips to vote for your favorite(s) soups. The goal of these restaurants is to garner the most chips – thereby earning the coveted “golden ladle”- a 14 ounce soup scooper that is hand painted by Andrea and becomes the subject of regional bragging rights throughout the year

Silent Auction Items As usual a ton of great stuff.

You can bid on things that you can enjoy close to home, or at home from the Bachelor Mansion, Horseshoe Inn, Henry St. Taproom, Merry Monk, Peabody’s, IceHouse, Caroline Street Pub and even Siro’s – which has donated choice offerings from their wine and spirit inventory. In addition, none other than Billy Fuccillo has donated two “Huge” flat-screen TV’s and there are a variety of super golf packages from all over the region.

With all the fun, it’s important to remember the cause it benefits. It’s a fact that autism is affecting more and more families this year. The three organizations that benefit from the proceeds are in need of financial support now more than ever.

• A three-day workshop that trained 14 local Speech and Language Pathologists who work with kids in a technique called PROMPT • CAST, a weeklong theater camp for children with ASD, who work together to create a production at the end of the program • Adaptive Sporting Leagues - Baseball, Soccer and Basketball in collaboration with Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE), the Glens Falls YMCA with support from Queensbury and Glens Falls High School Athletes • Summer camp programs as well as programs during school vacations • Sponsor and collaborator of the new Autism program “Making Connections” at Saratoga Children’s Museum • “Sensory Friendly Films” at local cinemas for a positive experience for children with special needs and their families • Lecture series for parents and educators by world-renowned Autism specialists brought locally to our area • Sponsor of “Camp under the Woods”, a one week summer camp designed specifically for children with special needs that is held locally at Camp Meadowbrook in Queensbury • Family recreational programs at many local businesses such as The Fun Spot, Party Palace, The Yoga Nook, YMCA, Crandall Library, Tubby Tubes, the Great Escape, Magic Forest and Roaring Brook Ranch.

Good eats and good times for a great cause – always a winning recipe. Don’t let your soup get cold!

For more information, email annik4autism@live.com or phone (518) 744-8952

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

week of 10/10-10/16 friday, 10/10: Toga Boys, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899-4300 Lou + Peter Berryman, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583-0022 Franklin Micare, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587-5577 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400 Cole Broderick, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583-1105 Rich Ortiz, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587-7359 Jeff Walton / Radio Junkies, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003 Slow Burn / Funkalicious, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745-1180 Annie in the Water, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 Arch Stanton Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583-2582 Shiri Zorn, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583-4563 Last Daze w/ Jocelyn Arndt, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584-8066 Sugar Pill, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371-8771 ‘Megan + the Brats, 8 pm @ The Mill - 899-5253 Hey Jude, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1916 Erin Harkes, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371-9875 Seth Warden Trio, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584-9463 Roger Held, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584-7640

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The Refrigerators / Jeff Strange, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899-5253 Ubuntu / Rich Clements Band, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584-9463 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584-7640

sunday, 10/12: David Mallet @ Caffè Lena - 583-0022 Jeff Brisbin, Noon pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003 Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583-4563 Badge 40th reunion/Big Fez + Surfmatics, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1916 Marcus Ruggiero / N + S Dakotas, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584-9463

monday, 10/13: Frankie Lessard, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern - 871-1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587-2026

tuesday, 10/14: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill - 583-1105 Gaffney’s, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587-7359

wednesday, 10/15: Justin Joyner, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587-2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1915

thursday, 10/16: Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583-0022 DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587-5577 New Artist Showcase, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587-7359 Rockpile, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583-0003 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583-4563 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1916 Tramps Like Us, 6 pm @ Vapor - 792-8282

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fun and games

Puzzles

Across 1 Turn over 8 Copes 15 Banned 16 “To reiterate ...”

17 *Dive, surface, dive, surface, etc.?

18 *Lab growth below sea level?

19 Item in a tent 20 French spa town 22 Some amber orders 23 Zenith 25 Syria’s Bashar al-__ 28 Lorelei, notably 30 *Underwater speaker?

34 Invite to one’s tree house 37 Wilde’s “An __ Husband” 39 At least one 40 *Story line for “The Hunt for Red October”?

41 *Hatch?

42 *Underwater lateral surface?

43 Ages 44 Bob Barker’s longtime sidekick Johnny 45 Clearance events 46 *Position on naval warfare?

48 Lose it 50 Bivouac 52 Starting lineups 56 Toll rd.

59 Nintendo ancestor 61 Caviar, e.g.

62 *Sonar reading?

65 *Message from beneath the surface?

67 In real trouble 68 Flavored, like some vodka 69 Comebacks 70 Convertible couches

10 3,280.8 ft.

11 Sonora, por ejemplo 12 King David’s predecessor 13 Dreadful 14 Stanzas of tribute 21 How some singles play 24 Flood 26 Vacillate Down 27 IM provider 1 Word for a rough date 29 Fifth of fünf 2 Throw for __ 31 Fall flat 3 Demotion in 2006 news 32 German finale 4 *Scenery for “Operation Petticoat”? 33 Grains used by brewers and bakers 5 “Uncle!”

34 Copycats 6 More wacky 35 One in a Vegas row 7 Util. bill item 36 Hawaiian coffee-growing district 8 Annual parade sponsor 38 Cube maker Rubik 9 Sch. with a Mesa campus 41 Where Zeno taught

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See puzzle solution on page 46 42 Nigerian-born Grammy winner 44 Mo. for many Libras 45 Fulfill 47 Must 49 Berth place 51 Leaves 53 Leave one’s seat 54 Left town, maybe 55 Feeder filler 56 Schedule abbr.

57 Skunk Le Pew 58 ‘50s-’80s pitcher Jim “Kitty” __ 60 Hemmed in by 63 Discount tag abbr.

64 Entomologist’s tool 66 Prefix for the answers to starred clues, and word needed for those clues to make sense

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The Wonder Years: Earning a Legacy

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY In recent weeks, my good friend Rich Johns has been inducted as a member of two halls of fame. First he was recognized for his contributions by the Saratoga Springs City Schools’ Sports Hall of Fame for the success he had as a coach and classroom teacher.

This past Saturday, he was inducted into the South Glens Falls School District’s Hall of Fame, his alma mater.

Lately it seems we have been seeing a lot about Richard in the news.

He has fostered and established a non-profit organization called “Act With Respect Always,” with the message of “paying it forward.”

He has developed a noble program that has a theme of acceptance of our fellow human beings, with a message for having empathy and compassion for each other.

People associate Richard and I as sidekicks. We are good friends and have a very strong connection.

We both have great respect for each other, as friends, coaches, and for the most part, we have learned to feed off of each other.

I have learned a lot from what he has done as a tennis coach, not only with the game but how he connected to his teams and players. He is a man of great character and has a lot to offer and share. On the other hand, he has picked up some of the things Photo by MarkBolles.com

I have done as a coach in my career.

At the South Glens Falls ceremony, my friend Rich gave a speech that hit home for me. He talked about how numerous people and his environment effected and affected him in his life and how his journey got him to where he is today. He was reminiscent about his parents, teachers and coaches who gave him options and influence in choosing his life’s path.

He spoke of living on Jackson Street in South Glens Falls, and the environmental influence that shaped his life, which is sometimes forgotten.

He pointed out that where you lived, during your youth, more often than not, helped mold your personality.

He was so appreciative of his hometown and what it meant to him growing up in the close-knit community of South Glens Falls.

This is an American story, and it might be only a story of Americana that possibly does not exist globally.

It’s American folklore of the small town theme that still exists throughout the communities across our nation. Like in the movie “Hoosiers,” these towns thrive on their high school sports programs, inter-locking the community with a common cause of the school teams that are a product of their social lives, a catalyst if you will, of a web of community pride.

I sat next to the beautiful Mrs. Tessier, Rich’s high school math teacher. She’s 93 years old. She is the cutest lady and she would ask me questions about the six inductees. Don’t know if I helped her, but I did my best.

Many people at the ceremony came up to her to express their gratitude for what she did for them through her influence as their former math teacher. She was overwhelmed by their commendations.

Coach Johns mentioned how one man had a major impact on his life because he introduced him to

(l-r) Wilma Patton, represented by daughters Gail and Judy, Stew Stearns represented by daughter Sarah, John Carayiannis represented by wife Karen, Wayne “Beanie” Bruce, Rich Johns and Megan Leggett at the South Glens Falls Hall of Fame induction at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. Photo courtesy of Sara Johns.

the sport that influenced a big part of his life’s existence: tennis.

He was the late Stewart “Stew” Stearns, a former social studies teacher at South High, and tennis coach. Stew began a legacy of tennis for the Bulldogs, and under his guidance and tutelage the South High Bulldogs became locally known for an outstanding high school tennis program.

A legacy from the seed planted by coach Stearns, Rich Johns carried forward the South High tradition, during his tenure, to Saratoga Springs City Schools. Rich really appreciated what his tennis coach did for him. It has become the Johns’ signature.

When Rich was younger, a sophomore in high school, he was into basketball, but one day, during school, Mr. Stearns pulled him aside and suggested that he should give tennis a try.

He did, and in a matter of weeks Johns fell in love with the

game of tennis. The rest is history.

Here is where Rich’s point is right on target! Most of us have had a coach, teacher or someone from our community who has had a positive effect on our lives. It could have been a parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, a friend, a sibling and of course a teacher or coach.

This was coach Johns’ message to the 100-plus people at the ceremony.

It was a message of appreciation for those who did just that in Rich’s life, a direction of guidance in finding a path in the pursuit of one’s destiny.

Mr. Johns’ non-profit has a message, in his Act With Respect Always genre— “pay it forward.”

It’s obvious that he wears what he preaches on his sleeve. He gave so much credit to his “Wonder Years” growing up as a young boy in South Glens Falls, and how, as the man Rich Johns, landed as a teacher/coach in Saratoga.

His message from AWRA is his

gift from his life’s journey that he wants to share with those willing to listen and benefit from his vision and experience.

He deserves what he has earned. He demonstrated to me how he understands how he (we) got to where he is (we are) from the guidance, whether subliminal or openly obvious, of those who helped him (us) mold a path into who he is (we are) today.

Hopefully, we as adults can mentor the youth of today who might need a nudge on their path to a successful and prosperous life. Let’s face it, it’s the American way to lead by example.

I’m sure you all can relate to what I’m saying. I have two little grandchildren, and I hope I can always be there for them when they need me.

Congratulations to my friend, Rich Johns, for the recognition of his achievements and to the woman who helped guide him for the past 43 years, his wife Karen.

Ellery Bianco, Senior • Saratoga Springs HS • Soccer • Forward Bianco had her second hat trick of the season in a win over Shaker on Tuesday in the Blue Streak’s 10th straight win.

Star Athlete of the week!

SARATOGA

TODAY 581-2480

Send “Star Athlete” nominations to Brian Cremo • brian@saratogapublishing.com

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

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Blue Streaks Peaking At Right Time

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After starting the season 1-2, the Saratoga Springs girls varsity soccer team rattled off 10 straight victories heading into Thursday.

“We weren’t quite ready the first couple games,” said head coach Adrienne Dannehy. “We had some stuff to get together.”

Just over a month ago, Dannehy’s statement could be seen as an understatement.

Heading into the season, the team lost their senior starting goalkeeper Carley Slade, who tore her ACL last spring, and their three starting forwards had never played with one another before In the first three games, Saratoga was outscored 13-3, including a 6-0 opening-gameloss to Niskayuna and a 6-1 loss to Shenendehowa.

That loss to Shen was on Sept. 9, exactly one month before the rematch on Thursday (after press time).

Since then, Saratoga has not

Photo By MarkBolles.com

(l-r) Sarah Covell, Valentine Starnes and Ellery Bianco celebrate during Tuesday’s win over Shaker. given up more than two goals in a game, while outscoring opponents 38-9 in the 10-game span.

Sophomore goalkeeper Julia McDonald settled into her role, starting with helping secure three shutouts in the team’s next four games after the loss, and the three forwards began to develop some chemistry.

Led by senior Ellery Bianco, the front attack for the Blue Streaks (112) also includes sophomores Ya’nique “YaYa” Van Ness and Sarah Covell.

“They’re a triple threat right now and I think every team is having a nightmare trying to figure out who they should be concentrating on,” Dannehy said. “They’re just

running the show right now and doing great. Now that they’re working together and know where everyone is going—it’s still a work in progress—they’re sometimes a little disconnected, but they know where they should be and now they’re just going. It’s nice to watch.”

Heading into Thursday’s game, Bianco led the team with 14 goals and 18 points, followed by Van Ness (12 goals, 17 points) and Covell (seven goals, 11 points).

No game may have provided more evidence of the Blue Streaks’ turnaround than the Oct. 2 matchup at Niskayuna. Saratoga avenged the first loss of the season by going on the road and taking down the Silver Warriors, 2-1.

McDonald had 13 saves in the statement win.

“She’s come on real strong,” Dannehy said. “Every game she improves and she’s coming up with these amazing saves. It gets the girls going and it rejuvenates their confidence in each other to say, ‘We can play with any team we play against.’”

Covell punched both goals into the back of the net for the Streaks

that day.

“I think the girls wanted some redemption,” Dannehy said. “The 6-0 loss to Nisky and the 6-1 loss to Shen didn’t really say how we played. We were just a little disorganized in the back and my keeper was getting her feet under her. The girls knew they could play with Shen and Nisky. We just needed to keep believing it and get organized.”

Dannehy added that another key piece this season has been senior co-captain and center back Kennedy Cocozzo keeping things organized on the back end.

With just two regular season games left before Class AA sectionals begin, Dannehy had one word to describe this year’s team: exciting.

“We want to go for a win every game and peak right at sectional time and we’re right on our way to do that,” Dannehy said. “We make a few mistakes every game, but we work on it. As far as I’m concerned, we fix what’s broken each game and they’re getting better and better.

Hopefully, by the time we hit sectional play, there’s no mistakes and we go all the way.”

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SPORTS

Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

Community Sports Bulletin Sign Up For Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently holding signups for their fall Intro to Ice Skating program.

This eight-week program is open to everyone ages 3 and up.

If you’ve never skated before or are looking to build upon skills

already learned, this is the program for you.

Classes will be held Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. and Saturday from 1-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m. Program cost is $40 for Saratoga Springs city residents and $70 for those living outside the city.

Go to www.saratogarec.com to download forms or register in person at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue.

Call the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions or for additional information.

North Country Heart Walk Set For Oct. 18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Preston Stewart was born with hypoplastice left heart syndrome and Shone’s Complex. Those congenital heart defects and surgery at 5 days old haven’t stopped him from doing all the normal things a 1-year-old boy should do: crawling, walking, beginning to talk, and charming everyone he meets with a grin.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, Preston will serve as the Heart Hero at the North Country Heart Walk, set from 9:30 a.m. to noon

at the Saratoga Race Course.

The North Country Heart Walk raises awareness about heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. Money raised at the Heart Walk help the American Heart Association fund research and education about these two diseases.

The North Country Heart Walk’s registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Walkers can enjoy breakfast, health screenings, health information, a Kids Zone, a VIP tent, music from The Mike Gilman Dance

Show, and lunch from Subway.

A tribute to those who lost their lives to heart disease and stroke, and The Red Cap Wave honoring those who live with heart disease and stroke, precede either the 1-mile or 3-mile walk around the track and into the grounds of the Saratoga Race Course.

For information or to register for the North Country Heart Walk, visit SaratogaGlensFallsHeartWalk. org or call the American Heart Association at (518) 869.4043.

Saratoga Springs Fall Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department has opened signups for its fall programs.

These include volleyball, tiny T-Ball, intro to field hockey, indoor street hockey, intro to ice skating and Zumba.

Volunteer soccer coaches are also still needed. Those interested can sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Ave. or by visiting www.saratogarec.com.

For more information call (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Register For Saratoga Rugby 5K Run SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Rugby Inc.’s “Run 4 A Reason” 5K Run will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 12 at Saratoga State Park.

A raffle will be held for everybody in attendance, and

awards will be given to winners. Runners can register online at www.finishight.com or print a registration form from www.

SRIRun4aReason.com. Questions and sponsorships should be sent to info@run4areason.com.

Adirondack Hawks Tryouts WILTON — Adirondack Hawks 15U baseball team will be holding tryouts on Saturday, Oct.18 at 1 p.m. at Gavin Park in Wilton, for the 2015 summer team.

Anyone who is interested may attend this tryout.

For additional information, email Coach Bob Campbell at scoopbobcmp@aol.com.

Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance Gives Back To Community WILTON — This year’s annual Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance Picnic and Barbeque included well over 100 individuals, club members and their families.

The children were entertained with face painting, a

petting zoo and pony rides.

Being aware of the shortages of food in local food pantries, the club donated 750 pounds of nonperishable food items.

This year, the recipient of the food bounty was the Moreau Community Center Food Pantry.

(l-r) Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance Vice President Rob Mancini, Secretary Richard Besthoff, President Mickey Suriano, Moreau Community Center representative Tracy Robinson and Treasurer Jeff Mancini.

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Week of October 10 – October 16, 2014

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2014 Morris Cup Kicks Off This Weekend

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE — The 2014 Morris Cup will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, at the Burnt HillsBallston Lake High School.

The USA Judo “E” level tournament is open to current USJI, USJF or USJA members for ages of 5 years old and up.

The Jason Morris Judo Center will host the 13th annual Cup, which will feature over 500 of the best competitors in the Northeast and Canada.

The Judo action will start at 9:30 a.m. each day and continue non-stop until around 4 p.m.

The event will feature many local stars including Burnt Hills students and graduates, Chris Alaynick, Nick Irabli, Nick Kossor, Hannah Martin, Haley Meara, Zeal McGrew, Eric Skylar and 2012 Olympian Kyle Vashkulat.

This weekend’s rules are IJF Modified Contest rules and “Golden Score” for overtime, as well

as “no chokes” for 13U and “no arm locks” for 14U. Judo has been an Olympic sport since 1964 and it is now the most widely practiced martial art in the world. In its competitive form, judo involves throws, pins, chokes and arm locks but no kicking or punching, while many of the skills developed in wrestling are incorporated by judo players.

Scoring System: True Double Elimination Match Time: Juniors, Novice & Masters – 3 min.

Seniors Men – 5 min.

Women – 4 mins.

Late Entry Fee: $75 and $35 for second division Registration & Weigh-ins: Friday: 6-9 p.m. at Jason Morris Judo Center, 584 Saratoga Road in Glenville Saturday: 8-9 a.m. Seniors, Masters & U18 Cadet

Saturday: 6-9 p.m. at Jason Morris Judo Center Sunday: 8-9 a.m. Juniors — 12U at tournament site Sunday: 9-10:30 a.m. Juniors — 13-14 and U21 (can check-in and weigh-in earlier) (Athletes fighting in more than one division only need to weigh in once) Competition Begins: Saturday: 10 a.m. — Sr. Elite & Cadet Sunday: 10 a.m. — Juniors Sunday: 1 p.m. — U21 IJF Jrs. (approx.)

Awards: $300 Prize money for winners of the men and women elite divisions (Olympic weight classes only). A division must have at least five competi tors to qualify for prize money.

Spectator Cost: None

Food: There will be a hospitality room for coaches, referees and staff.

Also there will be food available for purchase on site.