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‘Ships Passing in the Dark’ Naval Base Pursues More Community Support

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY

Pictured (from Left) is Commanding Officer Vince Garcia, Commander Jim Edwards, Mayor of Saratoga Springs Joanne Yepsen, Kiki Smith and Rear Admiral Dixon Smith at the Meet and Greet held on Tuesday. Photo provided by The Saratoga County Chamber.

SARATOGA SPRINGS—The Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Ballston Spa is the third stop on a sailors’ journey to becoming a part of the Navy fleet. It’s about a six to eight month visit for this most difficult stage of training for enlisted sailors.

This leaves a short window for Saratoga Springs residents to become acquainted with the next class that eventually becomes nuclear operators; however, Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs Vince Garcia said that it’s important they do.

“We have a very demanding program, and we ask a lot of them (sailors). Going out with the community

is kind of letting them know that there are people there that are counting on them,” CDR Garcia said. “Building that relationship that will help them understand the big picture in the Navy, the big picture in our country, what they’re doing that they may not recognize.”

Rear Admiral Dixon R. Smith made his first visit to Saratoga Springs on Tuesday at a “Meet and Greet” hosted by The Saratoga County Chamber during which he recognized the winwin attitudes of both on the part of the sailors and the community to build a stronger relationship.

On any given day about 1,800 to 1,900 active duty sailors are living in upstate New York, about 1,100 of that community are students.

See Story pg. 9

Kelvin’s Journey $35 K On the Line To Speak At Skidmore Next Monday Evening

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY “ ‘Cause there’ll be hard times, Lord those hard times Who knows better than I?”

— Ray Charles SARATOGA SPRINGS – He was dealt a losing hand from the beginning.

Then, for a long time, by his own admission, he made it a lot worse.

Kelvin Davis, Photo by MarkBolles.com

See Kelvin pg. 7

Local Students Compete in Business Competition for Prize

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — In its fourth year, the Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition is bringing six business-minded student teams to the final round today, Friday, April 11, at Skidmore College to compete for a first place prize of $20,000, and second and third places of $10,000 and $5,000, respectfully.

This year is the first year that all participating teams have started their projects either before or during the initial stages of the competition.

“That’s why this year will be absolutely the most competitive,” said Paula Tancredi Penman, coordinator of this year’s competition.

“They’ve actually all shown already that they have viable ideas and that they can carry them out.”

See $35 K pg. 8

Featured Stories

See Best Of pg. 36-38

Saratoga’s Sister City See Sister City pg. 7

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obits 6 Business

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Education

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Families Today

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Gigs 29

Weekend Forecast FRIDAY

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Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Northshire

Super Heros

Photos by MarcBolles.com

“The Bookworm” aka Leah

Gavin

Allison

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Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Left: Ila who made her own cape for the occasion.

Lower Left: Celia and Parker

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Faster than a toddling toddler!

More energetic than a five-year-old set of triplets! Able to leap a (reasonably sized) stuffed animal in a single bound.

Look- up on the second floor!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Northshire

Bookstore’s Sunday, April 6 Super Hero party!

Yes, a celebration of all things super hero, with crafts, games and fun for all ages. As advertised, it was more fun than a vat of toxic goo!

The kids had a great time too…

- Arthur Gonick

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week in Review Saratoga County Announces Improved Finances

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BALLSTON SPA— Supervisor Matthew Veitch, Chairman of the Saratoga County Law & Finance Committee, announced earlier this week that after beginning 2013 with a general fund balance of $10.5 million, the Board of Supervisors’ goal of restoring structural balance in the County’s operating budget resulted in a 2013 year-end Fund Balance total of $20.2 million.

County Administrator Spencer Hellwig, who presented a year-end budget report for 2013 and a first quarter report for 2014, attributed much of $9.7 million fund balance increase to savings on the expense side of the budget due to the elimination of the anticipated multi-million dollar operating subsidy for Maplewood Manor and other factors including the County’s ongoing hiring freeze.

Although Maplewood sustained a $7.5 million loss last year, there was no payment required from the general fund to cover that loss for the first time in ten years due to a combination of cost-saving measures enacted by the Board and IGT (intergovernmental transfer) revenues from prior years.

“Today’s positive news is the result of three years of responsible decisions made by the Board of Supervisors and County management to initiate and implement unprecedented changes to the various cost centers that make up our annual budget,” said Veitch. “We still have work to do. In order to build our reserves back up to healthy levels, restore our bond rating, and ensure a solid financial foundation for years to come, we need to continue to tighten our belts in the coming years.”

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Ballston Spa Central School District Expanding Clean Tech Program BALLSTON SPA—The Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries early college high school led by Ballston Spa Central School District is looking to grow into a six-year program that provides students with associate degrees.

The high school, where students earn college credits, opened in 2011 for 11th and 12th grade students will soon include 9th grade and will run until two years after 12th grade. Consequently, the high school falls under the New York pathways in technology early college high school model – P-TECH. The P-TECH program is being developed at 16 sites in New York and students at these institutions are able to graduate in six years with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

The early college high schools are scheduled to open this fall.

Full-day Phone Outage in Northern Saratoga County Last Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS — Landline phones were out for a full day in northern Saratoga County and southwestern Warren County last weekend, emphasizing the need for better cellphone service in the area, Hadley Town Supervisor Arthur Wright said.

A continuing problem, Wright said, is that most areas of the small towns around the north end of the Great Sacandaga Lake don’t have cell

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Joanne Yepsen with Finance Commissioner Madigan and representatives of the Saratoga League of Voters and other dignitaries. The mayor read a proclamation on Tuesday, April 8 naming that day as Equal Pay Day in the City of Saratoga Springs. The date of April 8 is significant as it represents the amount of extra days (98) in a year it would take for average wages paid to women to catch up to their male counterparts. service, making it a potential safety problem when land lines are out.

There’s an AT&T cell antenna on a public safety communications tower in Lake Luzerne, but other major industry players haven’t been willing to service the remote towns.

Woman Dies After Fall From Sixth Floor SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, April 4, officers were sent to investigate a cellular 911 call at the Stonequist Apartments.

The caller, Robin L. Schelmbauer, a 48-year-old female, was alone in her sixth floor apartment of Stonequist at the time of the call.

Prior to officers making contact with her, she allegedly went

out one of her windows and fell to the ground.

Saratoga Springs Fire transported the woman to the emergency room, but she died later on.

New York Teachers Union Ousts President ALBANY— New York’s statewide teachers union ousted its three-term president over the weekend, replacing him with the longtime head of a local union in Westchester County, Karen Magee.

Magee, who has headed the Harrison Association of Teachers for 11 years, assumed her role as president of the New York State United Teachers union this week, replacing Richard Iannuzzi, who was voted out by the union’s delegates at its convention in Manhattan this weekend.

Magee becomes the first woman to hold the statewide union’s top post. She called for the unity unity in the 600,000-member association, made up of teachers and school workers statewide, following the heavily contested election.

Iannuzzi was president of the union for the past nine years.

BLOTTER

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014 Bjorn O. Burke, 28, of Broad Street in Schuylerville, was arrested March 29 and was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, and an expired insurance. Burke was arrested at 6:38 pm following a traffic stop.

Michael J. Riley, 57, of Middleline Road in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 1 and charged with failure to keep right, DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of avehicle. Riley was arrested at 1 a.m. after allegedly being involved in a one-car accident.

Kristopher M. Kowalczyk, 27, of Blooming Grove Drive in Troy, was arrested March 29 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Patrick M. MacDonald, 25, of Brown Street in Schenectady, was arrested April 1 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance outside the original container.

Kyle R. Hendrickson, 32, of Regent Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 29 and was charged with driving while intoxicated, BAC more that .08 percent, failure to signal, and failure to signal a turn.

Hendrickson was arrested at 2:14 am following a traffic stop.

Kara I. Lais, 37, of Equestrian Lane in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 29 and charged with failure to keep right, failure to signal a turn, failure to comply with lawful order of police, BAC more than .08 percent, driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated and refusal to a pre-screen test. Lais was arrested at 1:03 a.m. following a traffic stop.

Joseph A. Barbour, 53, of Jefferson Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 28 and charged with assault, obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, unlawful imprisonment and criminal mischief.

Nicholas J. Sicard, 19, of Greenridge Drive in Clifton Park, was arrested March 28, and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance outside of original container.

Cody S. Smith, 17, of Hallum Road in Stillwater, was arrested March 31 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property.

Smith was arrested on a warrant at 4:09 p.m.

Herbert L. Suggs, 23, of Grand Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 1 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Peggy L. Cook, 46, of Albany, was arrested April 1 and charged with issuing a bad check.

John T. Furey, 54, of Congress Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 2 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Michael T. Jackson, 34, of Brookline Road in Ballston Spa, was arrested April 2 and charged with assault and obstruction of breathing. Jackson was arrested on a warrant at 9:48 a.m. Both are misdemeanors.

Jamie W. Harrington, 33, of Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 4 and charged with harassment.

Harrington was arrested on a warrant at 11:54 a.m.

Abby J. Lazar, 49, Cramerwoods Drive in Malta, was arrested April 4 and charged with harassment and criminal contempt. Lazar was arrested on a warrant at 9:22 a.m.

Sarah E. Nealon, 20, of Eleanor Court in Clifton Park, was arrested April 5 and charged with possession of alcohol under the age of 21.

Hannah C. Frazer, 29, of Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 6 and charged with petit larceny.

Jacklyn J. Hubert, 21, of South Federal Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 6 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and improper equipment.

Arron Ford, 55, of Vanderbilt Terrace in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 6 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and failure to keep right.

Hannah C. Frazer, 29, of Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 7 and charged with third degree burglary.

Frazer was arrested at 7:05 p.m.

It is alleged that, just prior to the arrest, Frazer had entered the Price Chopper on Railroad Place and stole numerous items.

On April 6, Frazer was arrested for allegedly stealing items from the same Price Chopper on Railroad Place. After that arrest, Frazer was given documented notice that she was not allowed back on Price Chopper property. Frazer was released to a third party after being processed on the burglary charge.

Edward J. Dancz, 39, of Cypress Street in Mechanicville, was arrested April 5 and charged with fourth degree grand larceny. Dancz was arrested on a warrant at 9:40 a.m.

Isaac W. Greco, 18, of Vanderbilt Terrace in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 7 and charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Greco was arrested at 9:32 p.m. following a traffic stop. It is alleged that he possessed a spring loaded switch blade knife.

Rachael W. Ignaszak, 25, of Doorstone Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 5 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to keep right and speeding.

David J. Hammond, 18, of Lamplighter Lane in Saratoga Springs, was arrested April 8 and charged with aggravated harassment. Hammond was arrested on a warrant at 11:24 a.m.

Guy J. Wood, 41, of Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested March 31 and charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest.

Just prior to 4 p.m., officers

responded to a disturbance call at the Gateway Motel at 260 Maple Avenue. It was alleged that Wood, just prior to officers’ arrival, had damaged both an office door and a glass bowl at the motel.

Officers subsequently located Wood there on the property.

While being taken into custody, Wood allegedly physically fought with officers, affecting the arrest. Wood was arraigned and committed to Saratoga County Jail on $2500 cash/$5000 bond.

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obituaries

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

John Abate

Minerva Gene Atwood SARATOGA SPRINGS — Minerva Gene Atwood, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 2 at Saratoga Hospital.

She was born on May 19, 1924 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Walter H. Stone and Virginia Bolton.

Gene was a graduate of Solvay High School. She was a homemaker, antique dealer and a very talented artist.

In 1943, she married Clinton H. Atwood on Christmas Eve while he was on leave from the U.S. Marine Corps.

Gene enjoyed going to dinner with her friends at Prestwick Chase, being with her cat Abbey

and spending time with her family.

Gene is survived by daughter, Sharon Cleveland, son in law Charles Cleveland ,Wendi Carr, son in law Jerry Carr, Lori Bishop, son in law Gary Bishop; grandchildren, Jerry Carr Jr., Heather Woolbright, Casey Telzer, Brittany Bishop and Garret Bishop; greatgrandchildren, Jolene Carr, John Edward Woolbright, Alexander Woolbright, Hayden Telzer, and Bailee Telzer.

She is preceded in death by her spouse, Clinton H. Atwood; parents, Walter H. Stone and Virginia Bolton; and sisters, Margaret Comstock and Judith Gray.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Abate, 92, passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on April 1, due to complications associated with pneumonia. He joins his adored wife of 58 years, Peggy, who passed away in in 2004. He was born in 1922 on 57th Street in Manhattan (Hell’s Kitchen) to Robert and Sarah (nee Guinan) Abate as the fifth child following his siblings Frank, Millie, May and Helen.

Sometime after his father passed away in 1927, his mother, Sadie, moved the family “upstate,” by her account, to the High Bridge section of the Bronx where John spent the following years as a typical teen, playing sports, following Big Band music, and the like. It was at Sacred Heart Church where John met his future bride, Peggy, and after a brief stint in the Coast Guard they were wed on August 9, 1946.

He won three national handball titles during his tenure at the New York Athletic Club and actively played bi-weekly until his retirement from the New York Life

Stewart L. Moll S A R A T O G A SPRINGS — Stewart L. Moll, 81, passed away at home peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 2.

Born in Stillwater on January 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Myer and Beatrice Aldrich Moll.

He attended Mechanicville High School and went on to serve in the Korean War with the U.S. Army. Upon returning, Stewart attended SUNY at Albany. He worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad as a yard foreman for 32 years before transferring to Amtrak until his retirement in 1996.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Warren Moll and his wife, Marie, and

S A R A T O G A SPRINGS — Robin Lee Schelmbauer, 48, of Stone Quest Apartments passed away on April 5 at her home.

Born on October 27, 1965 in Ballston Spa, she was the daughter of Patricia Stanton. She is predeceased by her grandparents William and Bernice Howard.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Patricia and Robert Stanton of Ballston Spa; stepfather Francis L. McCormick; a son, John P. Schelmbauer and his wife, Kayla, and grandson,

Fred Lewis

Leland Moll, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Stewart is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra E. Barry Moll; two children, Barry S. Moll (Angela) of Brick Township, New Jersey and Wendy E. Loukes (Kevin) of Charlton; three sisters, Sylvia Fitzpatrick (Joseph) of Hemstreet Park, Joyce Rousselle, of Saratoga Springs, Mary Ellen Amann, (Albert) of Mechanicville; one brother, William Moll (Carol) of Clifton Park; one sister-inlaw, Sandra A. Moll of Bemis Heights; seven grandchildren, Kelly Flynn of Ballston Lake, Jordan Moll (Laura) and Travis Moll all of Dallas, Texas, Marcell Christian (Kyle) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Amy E. Loukes of Charlton, Virginia Sanchez of Cape May, New Jersey and Patrick Moll of Brick Township, New Jersey; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Robin Lee Schelmbauer Brayden of Wilton; a sister, Francine Merrills of Providence; two stepchildren, Mike and Katie Schelmbauer; two uncles, James Howard and his wife Judy and Billy Howard, both of Ballston Spa; an aunt, Bonnie Lee of Kentucky; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family at Maplewood Cemetery in Wilton. Memorial Donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, PO Box 418629, Boston, Ma, 02241-8629.

Insurance Company.

Prior to retirement, John and Peggy lived in Stuyvesant Town, Dumont, New Jersey, and Blauvelt, where they raised their four children.

During retirement, John and Peggy resided in Sicklerville, New Jersey, Vero Beach, Florida and Saratoga Springs. They led active lives with many friends, entertained with visits and card games, while John actively pursued playing tennis.

John is survived by his adoring children, Tom, Joan, Brian and Sean, their spouses, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two more great-grandchildren to join us soon.

John Welsh LAKE NANCY — John Welsh passed away at his home with his family by his side on April 4.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fred Lewis, 78, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 2 with his beloved wife, Pat, daughter, Laurel, and family at his side.

He was born on April 20, 1935 in Ballston Spa, the son of the late Frank Sr. and Alice Reed Lewis.

Fred grew up on the farm in Rock City Falls, one of 14 children, attending Rock City Falls Elementary and Saratoga High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959.

Fred married the love of his life, Patricia Vaness on August 25, 1962 and they spent 51

wonderful years together.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Laurel Bowen (Kevin); grandchildren, Dena Marie and Brandi Alexandra Sangese; sisters, Mary Lewis Cullen (Glenn), Betty Lewis Meers (Edward), Ruth Lewis, Helen Lewis Ryle, Cynthia Lewis Hubbert, Linda Lewis Whiting; brothers, Edward M. Lewis, Ralph L. Lewis (Kathy), Warren W. Lewis (Susan), James J. Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Celia C. Lewis Haynes; brothers John and Frank Lewis.

James Merton Green Sr. “Jimmy” SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Merton Green Sr., 60, passed away on April, 6 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family at his side.

He was born on January 18, 1954 in Saratoga Springs, the son of Ralph Green Sr. and the late Jane M. Hilliker Green. He grew up in Saratoga Springs and attended Saratoga High School.

Then Jimmy went out on his own and started J.G. Contracting doing property maintenance.

Jimmy enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family at their Rackett Lake camp and the Farm in

East Berne.

Jimmy is survived by his life partner, Susan Newill, and her sons Michael Tuskey (Alicia) and Jesse Newill; father, Ralph Green Sr. (Shirley Sawyer); daughters, Shawna Green and Elizabeth Green; son, James Green Jr. (Amy); brothers, Ralph (Lynn), Steven (LouAnn), and Scott Sr. (Allison) Green; sisters, Robin Corrigan (John) and Anna Collins (James); 7 grandchildren and many nieces nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Jane M. Green, and brother Daniel M. Green.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care.

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Kelvin’s Journey continued from page 1

Kelvin Davis doesn’t shrink from his past, which is not a pretty picture.

Scarce, stolen moments of happiness, perhaps, spread too thin over five decades of hell.

Born in Brooklyn, BedfordStuyvesant specifically, with documented abuse throughout his formative years. But on February 15, 1987 at age 24, it got worse for Kelvin.

A whole lot worse.

The facts are not in dispute, by Kelvin or anyone else. He was convicted of first-degree manslaughter.

An official NY Appellate Court record read as follows: “In the early morning hours of February 15, 1987, two private security guards were summoned to an apartment at the Martinique Hotel by residents complaining of a loud argument between defendant and his wife. One of the guards argued and grappled with defendant, at one point holding him against the floor in an attempt to calm defendant down.

After defendant was released, and as the guards were leaving, defendant grabbed a sawed-off shotgun which he kept in his apartment and, at close range, shot and killed the security guard, who in defendant’s mind had “disrespected” him.

Defendant does not challenge his

Kelvin Davis 6 p.m. Monday, April 14 Emerson Auditorium Skidmore College Presented by Bene-Faction and Skidmo’ Daily Refreshments provided by Esperanto guilt of either manslaughter or possession of a weapon.

-Source: 174 A.D.2d 369 (1991) -The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kelvin Davis, Also Known as Kelvin Bowens, Appellant Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

It is important to note that Kelvin was acquitted on the more serious charge of second-degree murder.

But how much does your life have to sink where you can take solace in that kind of hair-splitting?

And so Kelvin went down.

Down hard.

He entered the ‘land of no hope’ – no other way to put it. His first and only foray into the penal system led

him to be incarcerated in Ossining (Sing Sing), Attica and a three-year solitary confinement stretch at Elmira.

One admittedly horrific crime led to one squandered lifetime.

When he emerged from prison, Kelvin was nearly 50 years old, and had spent more than half his life in such places.

He has a trailer waiting for him in Greenfield Center that his son provided, but as part of his many parole conditions, (which can extend as far as 2030), Kelvin has to live at Shelters of Saratoga (SOS), hold down gainful employment and a host of other conditions.

He credits his SOS caseworker, Ginny Stoliker, with helping him to find a job at Quad Graphics in just

Sister City Program Looking to Reconnect Relationship

by Alicia Rozario Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leonard Dilisio, the previous secretary to the late Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn who is recognized for pieces such as “The Gulag Archipelago” and “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”, will be at Skidmore College (The Surrey) on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. to host his talk “My Time with Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn” to share his experiences and insight from his brief time working for the great author.

This will be an inaugural event sponsored by Saratoga SpringsChekov Sister City Inc. which will be the first event rekindling the broken ties between the City of Saratoga Springs and Chekhov, Russia.

The Saratoga Springs-Chekhov Sister City Inc. was founded in 2001. Many cities were considered but ultimately, Chekhov was chosen as Saratoga Springs’ sister city.

The original initiative of the program was to be an outlet for the

personal interests of its members and, more broadly, allowed members to involve themselves in issues of international organization and contacts.

The relationship has remained idle on both sides of the Atlantic.

The connection that was once very much alive and running has slowly become silent over the past two to three years, leaving the joint activities between programs on either side of the Atlantic idle.

Ken Klotz, founding member of Saratoga Springs-Chekov Sister City Inc. and former Saratoga Springs mayor, said part of the reason for decreased effort on both sides was, in part, due to changes in administration in Saratoga Springs as well as in Chekhov.

Around the program’s peak, in 2002, the program was able to schedule a tour of Chekhov, Russia and was welcomed with open arms.

They placed the roots of their relations within the city and were able to immerse themselves within the culture, and had the ability to learn a great deal from the visit.

The sister city program plans

to reach out soon in order to reestablish a connection that would emphasize our similarities ahead of our differences, Klotz said.

The first step is to reach out to the administration in Chekhov, Russia, and then, possibly, working on projects of interest to both sides that are academic, cultural in nature in order to bring back the essence of the sister city program: to teach as well as to learn from each community.

“What we want to do is maintain the flow of events so that we get people thinking about Russia and the fact that we don’t live in an isolated world,” Klotz said. “It’s a world that includes people from lots of different cultures and people who think differently than the way we think and that it’s desirable to know something about them,” he said.

The group has high expectations for this April event as they hope that it will get the ball rolling to gather interest.

The Surrey is located on North Broadway across from the main entrance of Skidmore College.

eight days, and Kathleen DiCarlo, an instructor at John Paolo’s Beauty Institute with taking an interest in him. Kelvin expects to receive his cosmetologist license before Labor Day. So far, so good as far as that goes.

What is not required by parole, but comes from inside Kelvin Davis’ spirit is the desire to share his journey – but he’s no role model, and intends to say so. “I have 24 years of reasoning,” he said, “why you don’t make decisions like I did on February 15, 1987.”

Kelvin will share and expand that message at a special lecture at Skidmore College’s Emerson Auditorium on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.

He has many stories of relentless horror, of inhumanity and pain.

He shared some vignettes that were raw, gritty and terrifying. It would be an injustice to try and replicate them in print. Better to hear them directly.

He does promise that everyone will “…laugh a bit, weep a bit more, but learn a lot.”

In our visit, he called it ‘paying it forward,’ which is fairly popular jargon these days, but subject to a variety of meanings. I asked him for some amplification as to what that plainly meant to him.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

He stared out the window.

Looking through slats that cast a horizontal shadow, left to right across his face in the dwindling sunlight.

For decades, that shadow was vertical, from bars that extended up and down. Except with a lot less sunlight and much darker shadows. “For me, it’s the only way I know to give back.” Kelvin said.

He looked straight at me and said, “I want to share the things I’ve learned in the hope that somebody will not have to go through what I did.”

“If I can get even one person to listen, then for me it will be mission accomplished.”

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Six Startups Compete in Final Round Photos by MarkBolles.com

continued from page 1

Thirteen teams met for the first round of the competition on February 7, and six moved on with the judges of the first round adopting a team and becoming mentors ahead of the final presentation.

“Primarily what they’re doing is trying to win money to put into their business,” Tancredi Penman said. “But the other piece of it is anybody who has a business idea,

it really forces them to think it through. Then they can even see how committed they are to it.”

“They talk to the judges and get really valuable feedback,” she said. “Think about all their time spent with these mentors. What they’re really doing is starting their business.”

The competition was founded by the college’s first Skidmore

College Entrepreneur in Residence, Kenneth Freirich. Freirich, a graduate of 1990, as a Skidmore student started his own publishing business and is now president of Health Monitor Network.

Last year, as he did this year, he contributed $20,000 toward the first prize. Other alumni have contributed to the pot of prize money as well.

The final presentations of the Fourth Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition is Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in the Payne Presentation Room of the Tang Museum. Be advised: last year because of the excellent attendance, the event was standing-room only.

Tancredi Penman said that she expects a similar turnout this year.

Meet the Teams

Open Campus The Team: Ezra Levy (2015) and Marcella Jewel (2015) The Plan: Web-based common ground that matches college students with businesses offering real-world, short-term projects that students can later showcase in their portfolios.

The Mentor: Geoffrey Citron, founder and president of Nomia Inc.

Rum Dog Inc. The Team: Alexander Nassief (2016) and Zach Rohde (2014) The Plan: After having taken second place last year, they are competing again with their business developing a luxury rum brand based in Dominica and a patent-pending aging method, during which the barrels of rum are submerged in the Caribbean Sea. The Mentor: Andrew Eifler (2007), chief of staff at AppNexus.

Leaf Pile Media The Team: Walter Barber (2014), Ian Van Nest (2014) and Andrew Zimmermann (2014) The Plan: These three created a an “original fictional universe” that they aim to turn into a protibable board game, graphic novel and app. Future plans would include the eventual expansion into online games and animation.

The Mentor: Christine Juneau (1982), principal of Christine Juneau, LLC.

East Coast Lacrosse The Team: Seth Berger (2014) The Plan: Berger was the third-place winner in last year’s competition. He is bringing to the table his East Coast Lacrosse apparel, which he had established in high school and last year generated sales upwards of $73, 000.

The Mentor: Michael Stein (1989), founding partner of Pensam Capital LLC.

Munchi Heaven Agri The Team: Adam Beek (2015) The Plan: To grow an organic farming enterprise in Jamaica to produce celery, lettuce and other produce.

The Mentor: Jim Rossi (1982) managing partner of Saratoga Polo Association.

Double Dee’s LLC The Team: Stella Langat (2016) The Plan: To register Double Dee’s LLC in Kenya as Langat said would be Kenya’s first undergarment production company dedicated to making reasonably priced intimate apparel for the modern African woman.

The Mentor: Laurie Giddins (1982), senior vice president of The Partnership Fund for NYC.

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Annually the NPTU graduates 10 percent of the sailors that go on to replenish the Naval fleet, and 50 percent of all the Navy’s nuclear engineers are trained at the site.

The relationship between the community and its sailors has been a work in progress in the past decade, and most notably in the past year. CDR Garcia has been working toward ensuring that, even though a sailor’s time in Saratoga Springs is usually short – only lasting the duration of their training, that the relationship goes beyond fulfilling daily necessities to one that is capable of motivating sailors, and the community to embrace

the transitory nature of the sailors’ training.

“Maybe they’re not used to having friends just for a short period of time and they’re gone,” he said. “That’s our culture, the Navy culture. We meet people in and out. We’re ships passing in the dark, but you know what, we’re shipmates to the end. And maybe, in a lot of ways, we’re asking to become shipmates with Saratoga.”

Not only are the sailors training to be nuclear operators residents, their families are too. This contributes to the economic impact the base has in the area - approximately $500 million annually, according toa study that the US

Navy commissioned in 2010. By comparison, Skidmore generates about $400 million annually followed by the Saratoga Racecourse at $200 million, according to the college’s economic report a year ago and an economic report conducted by Saratoga County IDA, respectfully.

“My own base is small compared to other bases, it just wasn’t built up much over the years, I have to leverage facilities out in town,” CDR Garcia said. “The chamber has been instrumental in that.”

A year later CDR Garcia approached The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce with a presentation about the Naval base and

Malta Town Board

The Process of Progress

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

MALTA— The Malta Town Board meeting on Monday, April 7 brought about significant actions on two fronts: The first was the adoption, by a 4-1 vote (with Councilman Peter Klotz voting against) of the Stewart’s Planned Development District (PDD) #315, which would eventually lead to the issuing of a building permit for a Stewart’s Shops (with gasoline pumps) and an Adirondack Trust branch office.

This building would be sighted on the high traffic roundabout at the intersection of NYS Route 67 and Luther Forest

Boulevard – on the way to and from the nearby technology park.

As noted in Saratoga TODAY’s issue of February 28, the Stewart’s Corporation has offered a sum of $200,000 in seed money to the town, to pay for the costs of construction extending water lines (via Saratoga Water Services) along old Route 67 and Dugan Hill Road in a neighborhood to several homes, in the nearby neighborhood of Maltaville. Stewart’s agreed to not receive their building permit until this condition was completed.

A presentation/public hearing preceded the final vote, the last in a series over several town meetings, that was delivered by Mr. Tom Lewis, who has retired as Real Estate Representative at

Stewart’s, but was staying on to shepherd this project through the process.

At Monday’s meeting, he delivered his portion of the proceedings before an audience which included Charles Wait, Jr. and Mr. Lewis’ successor at Stewart’s, Chuck Marshall.

On February 28, the story was subtitled “Growth That Works” and despite Klotz’ dissent, it says here that this was a favorable deal for the town and for everyone concerned. It is an example of a good public-private sector partnership that any place, let alone the Town of Malta, should want to replicate as often as possible.

The epitome of win-win. As in: You get your water; I get a make-your-own sundae and some

Rendering of potential Stewart’s site at Luther Forest Boulevard and NYS Route 67.

its impact on the community as well as the needs of its sailors that could be better served with the help of the community.

“I commented after he finishes: ‘that was probably the best, most informative breakfast I have ever attended’,” said Todd Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber. “I’m fairly certain that everyone there has been in touch to contact him and see what they could do to help... So, his leadership and his willingness to engage the community really inspired the change we are now seeing in the business community to support the Navy.”

“There was this chart in one part

(of the presentation), where there would normally be services at the base that the base would normally provide, but here the community should provide.”

“Most Navy bases have a fitness center,” Shimkus said. “We don’t, so we go to the YMCA. Most Navy bases have a canteen. Not here, so the sailors go to local stores for everything.

Housing, furniture, everything is something they have to go offsite for.”

It’s a very small town family community, maybe taking that sailor under wing, inviting them to the community, join for golf, playing tennis, you name it just to kind of bring them in.

unleaded on the way home from the tech park. Mr. Lewis scored on his final drive and those who have seen him in this arena before were not at all surprised with the result.

The second front concerned a trio of resolutions regarding what is labeled the Round Lake Improvement Plan, or more commonly “the roundabouts”. The town board voted, also 4-1, but this time with Councilman John Hartzell voting no, to formally seek determination of the town itself as the lead agency; to authorize the town’s designates to begin the process of eminent domain on several parcels along the corridor by evaluating the public benefit and providing a calculation of ‘just compensation offers’ to the given landowners for their parcels, a mix of both commercial and residential properties.

Round Lake resident Woody Sloat, in the pubic comment

period, reminded the town board that continued action on roundabouts was contrary to the wishes of over 500 petition-singing area residents (see: mymaltany. nationbuilder.com) and later elaborated: “A number of citizens who live in this area consist of professional engineers, educators, doctors, lawyers and law enforcement professionals who work in highway safety every day. These residents refused to be duped by the slanted statistical data that supports the point of view of individuals who created their position based on profit. The residents’ genuine concern is safety and quality of life.” Mr. Sloat said.

“It is a big disappointment to see the town supervisor and three of his councilpersons dismiss the 514 residents who appealed to their common sense. Their poor decision will not be forgotten.”

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Lifestyle Educator Achieves Platinum Award From Young Living

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maria Billis, a Natural Lifestyle Educator with Young Living Essential Oils, has achieved a Platinum Award for reaching the top 10 percent in her company.

Billis, is a successful business leader who has grown a large worldwide organization by pioneering her passion for health, healing and helping others with these products.

Young Living is the world leader in essential oils and natural wellness products, according to the Young Living website. It is world renowned for its essential oils and oil blends, oilinfused nutritional supplements, bath and body products, skin-care solutions, and natural preparations for the home.

Contact Maria Billis for a consultation, workshops and events in Saratoga Springs where she educates health- minded people on the Young Living lifestyle at 518-879-6360 or email her at mbillis@nycap.rr.com.

Saratoga Bridges Receives Shuttle Bus Donation SARATOGA SPRINGS — M+W U.S., Inc. , a company of the M+W Group, donated a shuttle bus to Saratoga Bridges.

BUSINESS With an estimated value of $5,400, the shuttle bus will be added to Saratoga Bridges’ fleet of vehicles known as Saratoga Shuttle that transports 450 individuals with developmental disabilities daily to their day programs, vocational sites, community-based homes, employment opportunities, volunteer venues, social and recreational endeavors while accruing over 900,000 miles each year.

M+W Group is the leading global engineering, construction and project management company in the fields of Advanced Technology Facilities, Life Science & Chemicals, Energy & Environment Technologies and High Tech Infrastructure.

Saratoga Bridges has been providing programs to people with developmental disabilities and their families for more than 60 years by promoting their abilities and achievements in every aspect of community life in Saratoga County.

Excelsior Springs Presents New Wedding Venue

OrthoNY to Open Office in Glens Falls GLENS FALLS — OrthoNY will begin seeing patients in Glens Falls on April 14, 2014. The practice’s newest office will open in One Broad Street Plaza, the professional arts building at 125 Broad Street.

One of nine OrthoNY locations in the Capital/Saratoga Region, Glens Falls will offer the community sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, total joint surgery and general orthopaedic care, with the added convenience of onsite imaging services. Surgeries will be performed at nearby Glens Falls Hospital.

OrthoNY was formed by the merger of Northeast Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Associates of Saratoga on January 1, 2013. With 29 physicians and a team of 20 physician assistants and nurse practitioners, OrthoNY cares for patients in Albany, Clifton Park, Delmar, East Greenbush, Latham, Malta and Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit www.orthony.com.

Applications for Leadership Saratoga Available April 15 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Excelsior Springs is showcasing its newest wedding venue April 22 at the Excelsior Springs Ballroom at 6:30 p.m.

To RSVP, contact Alexandra Ainsworth by Wednesday, April 16, by calling 518-226-0064 or email Alexandra.Ainsworth@marriott.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Application for the Leadership Saratoga Class of 2014-15 opens April 15.

The training program is designed for persons who are interested in becoming more involved in their community in volunteer leadership capacities.

The courses, which begin with a retreat on September 28 – 29, 2014, will cover topics such as working with various leadership styles, keys to effective board membership, strategic communications and strategic planning, fund raising and dealing with ethical dilemmas.

Members of the Leadership Saratoga Advisory Board will select 24 individuals to participate in this year’s class.

All participants must live in Saratoga County (or demonstrate a strong volunteer involvement in the County) and must agree to attend at least 80 percent of the sessions.

Tuition is $1, 250 and financial assistance is provided on a need basis.

An informational meeting about the program will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs.

For more information and to apply, interested persons may go to www.leadershipsaratoga. org. The deadline for completed

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014 applications and four brief interviews is 5 p.m., Friday, May 30.

Saratoga’s Community FCU Offers New Services with Sterling Manor Financial SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union (FCU) is collaborating with Sterling Manor Financial to offer financial planning and investment services to its members.

Credit Union members will be offered complimentary initial consultation to help determine which planning options may be most appropriate.

Sterling Manor Financial is a locally owned financial planning firm that offers a comprehensive approach to planning, which includes investment advice, portfolio management, retirement planning, retirement income strategies, long-term care planning and estate planning.

Sterling Manor Financial is located at 18 Division Street, directly across the street from the Credit Union.

Community FCU is owned by the members it serves, and membership is available for anyone living, working, worshiping or attending school in Saratoga County.

For more information, please contact: Megan Armstrong, Saratoga’s Community FCU at 518-583-2323 x114 or email at marmstrong@saratogafcu.org. www. saratogafcu.org.

April Networking Breakfast in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will be sponsoring its monthly Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, April 15 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at The Drapery Workroom, 223 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Owner Linda Wood will showcase her expertise in custom decorating services.

Everyone is welcome and membership is not required. For more information or to RSVP, call 518885-2772 or contact info@ballston. org. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door.

The BSBPA, established in 1983, is a nonprofit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a better place to live, work and visit. For more information, visit www.ballston.org.

Globalfoundries Candidate to Buy IBM Chip Plants MALTA—Global foundries Inc., as reported in the Wall Street Journal

(WSJ) late last week, emerged as the leading candidate to buy International Business Machines Corp.’s (IBM) semiconductor-making operations.

Saratoga TODAY reached out to a press representative of Globalfoundries but no confirmation was provided, only that the details were rumored and no comment could be made available.

If rumor be true, according to WSJ’s article, IBM also held talks with chip makers Intel Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. – the largest chip maker in the world.

A deal is not imminent as talks include terms governing control of intellectual property in addition to talks over terms under which the facilities’ ultimate buyer might continue to make chips for IBM computers.

CAPTAIN Hosts ‘Sleep Out’ to Raise Homelessness Awareness SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join CAPTAIN April 12 – April 13 as they “Sleep Out” in solidarity with those struggling with homelessness and raise awareness in the community.

Participants will meet on April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Congress Park at the corner of Circular Street and Spring Street and will sleep in the park throughout the night.

Following the “Sleep Out” there will be a benefit concert held to raise money in support of CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services’ Street Outreach Project, Shelters of Saratoga’s Outreach Program and Code Blue Saratoga. The concert, headlining The North and South Dakotas playing a special Bluegrass Set, will be at Putnam Den on Thursday, April 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

CAPTAIN Youth & Family Services and the Shelters of Saratoga Street Outreach teams and Code Blue Saratoga are organizations that offer services to homeless youth and adults. In 2013, CAPTAIN and Shelters of Saratoga’s Street Outreach teams made contact with 4100 youth and provided thousands of basic needs items to youth and adults in the community. These programs have helped many people move from the streets to stable housing and provided direct referrals, supportive counseling, and case management for hundreds of youth and adults. Code Blue Saratoga provided over 900 bed nights on the coldest winter days of 2013-2014.

If you would like more information or to sign up to participate in the Saratoga “Sleep Out”, please visit codebluesaratoga.org

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Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

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Mingle on the Avenue

Restaurant At Pavilion Grand Hotel To Intermingle Unique Cuisine With Local Tastes

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — With about a month to go before opening in May, Jose Filomeno’s Korean fusionstyled cuisine restaurant will be the first floor installment of the Pavilion Grand Hotel, offering a unique taste and way of business to mingle and mix with the local palate two blocks from Saratoga Springs’ bustling Broadway.

The restaurant is not only to catch the eye of passerby, but it is to also function as part of a full-service hotel concept. This means that the appetites of the 17 events currently booked at the boutique hotel, as well as the fifthfloor patio dining, the 48 suites and 111 indoor restaurant seating could be fulfilled by Mingle on the Avenue.

“As far as our restaurant goes, it has many different faces,” Jose said, Mingle on the Avenue’s owner. “Whether you’re on the roof or on the first floor, it’s the sexiest bar in Saratoga Springs.”

Mingle’s appeal is not just about flair; however, it has utility too.

Broad windows along the perimeter will bring in natural light in the dining area as well as providing for air and ample space for the working core of the restaurant, the chefs.

With a large open kitchen visible from the dining area, “you’re right there, and you’re part of the show,” Jose said. “You’ll see the fire kicking up and the world is open right here.”

Korean fusion-styled cuisine is an adapted flavor that took shape over the course of Jose’s life when moving with his parents between military bases around the world. His mother, Un-Hui Filomeno, is Korean and cooking became an art of adding a local variety to her already well-versed culinary repertoire. This intermingling of culinary characteristics is the mainstay of Jose and Un-Hui’s first restaurant established three years ago in Albany and includes entrees from Five Cheese Mac, Chicken Jambalaya,

Jose Filomeno, owner of Mingle on the Avenue, is designing his dream. His restaurant will be located on the first floor of the Pavilion Grand Hotel at 30 Lake Avenue, and he will cater to the hotel’s balcony diners too. Photos by Mark Bolles.

meatloaf, pork schnitzel, Roasted Jerk Wings and Korean Style Bulgokee, to name a few.

“We make it our own,” Jose said.

“It’s taking something you’ve known and adding our twist to it. We’re known for our big flavors as well as spice.”

“When speaking about foods, it’s a canvas, and in order to appeal to

different people you need many different paints,” he said.

Each visit is intended to create a different experience for locals and visitors alike from the two-tiered row seating, the varied area lighting and colors around the restaurant, a thirty threefoot long bar, discretely placed outlets beneath the bar top for visitors to

recharge their appliances to the yearround pricing on food and drinks.

“We want to be the neighborhood place with different cuisine, different feel and different vibe,” Jose said. “Our goal is that we will not raise prices for the season. It is absolutely doable if you make a year-round business.”

“We’re going to be the place where the bartender knows your favorite drink,” he said.

“We (DeLaCruz and Jose) are trying to have it stand out from other restaurants not only in Saratoga,” Interior designer Valerie DeLaCruz said. “[..] And mingle is going to have a combination of some really luxurious finishes as we as more natural and rustic finishes, and rustic metal juxtaposed with crystal and chrome.”

“We’re doing some amazing things,” she said. “Some touches that give a feel of historic Saratoga just like with the rest of the hotel: modern with a touch of history.”

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

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EDUCATION

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Saratoga Springs Fifth-Grade Student Wins State-Wide ‘Kids Safe Online’ Poster Contest

Peer-minded posters to promote safe, friendly environments on the Internet

by Colette Linton Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS— The Internet is nearly an extension of the classroom. Curiosities fuel web searches, social interaction and creativity, but they don’t always lead to a place where children are safe.

Kat McLain, a fifth grader at Division Street Elementary School in Saratoga Springs, recently won the “Kids Safe Online” New York State Poster contest for creating a message to resonate with her peers about online safety.

Her winning poster depicts a cautionary scene of a familiar childhood story. Kat said that she used the widely known tale of “The Three Little Pigs”, combining her interest in reading, writing and drawing, to help relate the concepts of Internet safety to others.

“The requirements were to

think of something good enough that could help kids with online safety,” Kat said. “I loved reading; so, I was thinking about all the things I’ve read and stuff like that.

I thought of the three pigs and the big bad wolf. I thought: ‘well, that would be a good way to explain how to be safe online.’”

The contest is run through the Division of Homeland Security in New York State for grades kindergarten to 12 and promotes increasing awareness among students to encourage their peers to use the Internet safely and securely, according to the New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

This is the second year that Library Media Specialist Sarah Seniw has included the poster contest as part of her curriculum.

She said that her task during this particular program is to

Kat McLain and Library Media Specialist Sarah Seniw stand with Kat’s winning “Kids Safe Online” NYS poster. Now they are waiting for the nation-wide results.

explain to students that treating people online is the same as a faceto-face interaction.

“I feel that there’s a disconnect in a way,” Seniw said. “A lot of times kids think that interactions with other kids or other adults online

somehow aren’t the same as one’s (interactions) that are in person.

Although, they are the same.”

“What I try to drive home the most to this age group is that there are consequences for treating others poorly, but there can be

consequences if you do the right thing too,” she said. “When you treat other respectfully, you can create respectful environments where you’re stopping others from doing the wrong thing. The same way you could do that in your school environment.”

Kat’s poster is now being judged at the national level, and Kat and her family are anxiously waiting for the results. Statewide, her poster topped 287 other submissions and she received a certificate and an engraved glass plaque with an image of her poster through the glass.

“I’d just like to say that I’m very proud of you, Katie (Kat),” Kat’s mother, Leslie McLain, said. “Not only that you have a good angle on Internet safety, but I’m also proud of you for how you treat your friends and what a good ambassador you are here at the school.”

Saratoga County Kids Care Club Collects 1000 Books for Service Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Kids Care Club Members announced that their members collected over 1000 gently used books for the 2014 BookShare Service Project.

On Monday, April 7, 2014 the Saratoga County Kids Care Club members donated the books to the following schools

and organizations: Malta Avenue Elementary School 681 books donated, Saratoga EOC HeadStart Region 1 - 431 books donated, Maplewood Manor - 16 books donated, and BACC - 26 books donated.

The Club said “thank you” to all participant of the BookShare project in honor of Dr. Seuss.

“Through your participation we were able to reach many generous members of the community in such a short period of time,” the Club wrote in a press release. “We would like to especially thank the following organizations: Saratoga Regional YMCA, Torres XTF Health and Fitness, St. Mary’s Church Office of Religious Education, Ballston Spa Public Library, Saratoga Book Warehouse.”

“One of the biggest factors in a child’s academic success is their access to books and frequent exposure to reading in the home environment,” the Club wrote. “It is our hope that the children will be encouraged to read, especially if they can take a book home to keep.”

Saratoga County Kids Care Club Members sorting and counting the books. From left is Jonathan Jones, Wesley Vedder, Hannah Vedder, Aydin Sajjad, Ariel Jones, Ariana Sajjad and Isabella Fuda. Photo provided.

The goals for Saratoga County Kids Care Book Share are to raise awareness of the importance of childhood literacy, to encourage all children to enjoy reading and

to read more by creating personal libraries, and to foster childhood literacy by providing new and used books to children and to schools and libraries that need them.

EDUCATION

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Six SUNY Empire State College Students Receive Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

Afghanistan Elections to be Focus of April 15 Skidmore Talk

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A former construction worker and president-elect of the SUNY Student Assembly, a two-time U.S. Olympian, a union electrician, a “40 under 40 Rising Star,” a teacher’s assistant and an assistant director of a seventime, state-championship-winning marching band, are the 2014 SUNY Empire State College recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, SUNY’s most prestigious student honor.

Lori Mould, the former construction worker, also recently was elected as the next president of the student assembly, SUNY’s student governing body. She also is a grandmother of two. Ashley Caldwell, a two-time member of the U.S. Olympic Team, is the current U.S. National Champion in freestyle skiing, aerials. Sandra Barkevich is a graduate student with the college and was selected as one of “2013 NY’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars”

by The Hispanic Coalition NY, Inc. Danny Ferreyra is an apprentice with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 3. Elizabeth Hughes, who works with children with autism, is a teacher’s assistant at the Greece Central School District.

Mark Rider, an assistant director of

the Victor Marching Blue Devils, is an award-winning sales and training professional.

“Students honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence truly embody the power of SUNY,” said Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher.

“As proven leaders and role models, scholar athletes, creative artists and civic volunteers, each student is recognized not just for academic achievement, but also for the profound impact they have on college campuses and local communities across New York state. My congratulations go to the Empire State College students.”

“From every walk of life, our students come to us to seek out a highquality, nontraditional education,” said Merodie A. Hancock, president of SUNY Empire State College.

“This, in turn, requires that we fulfill that promise. As outstanding members of our student body, this year’s recipients have taught us how to better ourselves for the next generation of Empire State College students. My congratulations go to Sandra, Ashley, Danny, Elizabeth, Lori and Mark for receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence and for all of their remarkable achievements.”

‘TLG8 Party’ For Opening Day at Old Saratoga Athletic Association SCHUYLERVILLE— Saturday, April 26, The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program will provide the eats for a village-wide TLG8 (pronounced - tailgate) Party at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville.

The party is to assist the Old Saratoga Athletic Association celebrate their Opening Day Ceremonies for the 2014 Baseball/Softball Season.

Food will be served buffet style starting at noon. Plates for children will cost $5 and $10 for

those over 10 years of age.

Spare ribs, pulled pork, burgers and hot dogs are part of the smorgasbord.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for roof repairs on the Youth Center. Businesses and individuals interested in contributing can contact the Youth Center at 518-695-6100. There will For the latest details on our events, visit https://www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A political anthropologist who has written two recent books about Afghanistan will lecture on the country’s recent elections that took place April 15 at Skidmore College.

“Elections Are Not What You Think They Are: Youth, Intervention, and the Future of Afghanistan,” will be discussed

by Noah Coburn of Bennington College. Free and open to the public, the talk gets under way at

6 p.m. in Filene Recital Hall, in Filene Hall on the Skidmore campus. A reception will follow.

He explains, “After 13 years of NGOs, international troops, aid money and diplomacy, the intervention in Afghanistan appears to be winding down. The 2014 elections will mark a clear point of transition. What lies ahead, particularly for the youth of Afghanistan? What is the impact of aid on governance structures?

Looking particularly at youth participation in the recent elections, this talk will examine the legacy of the intervention in Afghanistan and in particular the ways in which elections have reshaped the political landscape.”

Coburn just returned from monitoring the presidential and provincial council elections in Afghanistan for Chatham House. He previously worked as a specialist for the United States Institute of Peace in Kabul, Afghanistan, as well as a researcher for the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.

Between 2006 and 2008, he spent 18 months doing research in an Afghan village on the Shomali Plain.

Coburn’s talk is scheduled in conjunction with Saratoga Reads, whose current book of choice is “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini.

April 12 Spring Fling Toilet Paper Party SCHUYLERVILLE— In celebration of spring, The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program will host the Spring Fling Toilet Paper Party on April 12 from 5 - 8 pm.

Admission to this “tween” (students between the ages of eight and 12) event will be one roll of toilet paper.

DJ Jenni A will be pumping up the jam as kids decorate the Youth Center with toilet paper, flingstreaming flair. There will be toilet paper related games and prizes too, such as the Mummy Wrap, TP Toss, Toilet Paper Blow Up and more.

Light refreshments will be

served. Everyone is welcome to participate. If your children are younger, it is asked that parents stay at the event. Older children can attend to help with the festivities. For more information, visit the facebook page www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram

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Office For Aging Seeking Volunteers The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Town of Greenfield. This program helps many seniors remain independent in their own homes. A training/orientation is provided. Call Billie Joe or Denise at The Office for the Aging at (518) 3634020 or (518) 884-4100.

Principessa Elena Society Lenten Dinner The Principessa Elena Society Lenten Dinner, at 11 – 13 Oak St. in Saratoga Springs, will be April 18 and start at 7 p.m. Escarole soup, baked fish, scallop potatoes, vegetable, pasta with sauce, salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea will be on the menu.

Seniors $8, adults $9, children 5–12 $5, under 5 free. All take-out dinners $10. All are welcome.

Elks Lodge Fish Dinner The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 presents a fish dinner Friday, April 18. The menu will include New England clam chowder, your choice of broiled or fried fish, oven roasted potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years), $9 military (active or retired) with ID Card, $5 children 5-12, children under 5 Free, $10 all takeouts. A cash bar will also be available.

Craft and Vendor Fair Benefiting Relay For Life On Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.4 p.m., there will be a craft and vendor fair at the Holiday Inn (232 Broadway) in Saratoga. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through the Saratoga Relay For Life, which is taking place June 6-7 at the Eastside Recreation Field in Saratoga. At the fair there will be free admission, pictures with the Easter Bunny, raffle prizes and over 40 vendors and crafters. More information is available at www. relayforlife.org/saratogaspringsny or by calling Jillian at (518) 792-5477.

Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga The Parkinson’s Support Group of

LOCAL BRIEFS Saratoga will meet at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs on Monday, April 21 at 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Horseshoe League Fish Creek Rod and Gun club will start its horseshoe league with a meeting on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the club house. The cost for the season will be $40. Sign up if you can commit to being here every Tuesday, if possible. The league steak roast is planned for August 16.

For additional information contact Ed Bennett at (518) 222-5969 or Cathy Bennett at (518) 788-6388.

TREE TOGA! Festival The TREE TOGA! Arbor Day festival will be Saturday, April 26.

Get your hands dirty and play your part to leave a lasting legacy of green and shade in Saratoga for generations to come. To sign up, fill out the volunteer form at www. sustainablesaratoga.org/arborday/.

Email questions to trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

TLG8 Party Fundraiser The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program will provide the eats for a village wide TLG8 (pronounced “tailgate”) Party at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville on Saturday, April 26. The party is intended to help the Old Saratoga Athletic Association celebrate their Opening Day Ceremonies for the 2014 baseball/ softball season. Food will be served buffet style starting at noon. $5 plates for kids 10 and under / $10 plates for those over 10 years of age. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for roof repairs on the Youth Center.

Businesses/Individuals interested in contributing should contact the Youth Center at (518) 695-6100. There will be a hardball face contest too. For the latest details on our events, please visit our fb page at www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale On Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale takes place at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, camping equipment, summer items,

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

clothing jewelry and party vendors can be found here. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: next sale June 22. Tables are $15 for an 8-foot table. Call (518) 2895470 for information.

their own homes. Nutritious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport. Delivery takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Call Billie Jo or Denise at The Office for the Aging at (518) 363-4020 or (518) 884-4100 for more information.

Third Annual Autism Awareness Information Fair The third annual Autism Information Fair will be April 27 at the Saratoga Springs City Center from noon to 3 p.m.

Exhibitors include recreational programs, camps, technological apps for autism, school programs (pre-K through college) and therapeutic programs. Art exhibit, games, crafts and a bounce house will also be on site.

Saratoga County Chamber Workshop The Saratoga County Chamber will host a three part workshop with Ray Patterson of the Stakeholders, Inc. to provide additional information to nonprofits about recruiting, training, supporting evaluating and celebrating their volunteers. The sessions will be held on the second Thursday in February and April from 8–10 a.m. at Saratoga Bridges.

Reservations can be made directly through the Chamber at www. saratoga.org.

Christine Wade Coming to Barnes & Nobel Christine Wade will be appearing for a reading/Q&A/signing at Barnes & Nobel at 3029 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs on Friday, May 2 at 7pm.

Swedish American Pancake Breakfast Enjoy a hearty and tasty breakfast Sunday May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Burnt Hills Fire Department, 811 State Route 50, Ballston Lake.

Menu: Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, hot cakes with maple syrup, breakfast sausage, juice, coffee. Adults $6, children 5-12 years $3, children under 5 eat free.

Take out is available. For more information call (518) 812-7520.

Tour of West Point The Friends of the NY State Military Museum, Saratoga Springs are sponsoring a day trip to the West Point Military Academy and Museum on Monday, May 19. A Yankee Trails chartered bus will leave the military museum on Lake Avenue at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Cost of the trip is $41 per person, which includes transportation and admission to the museum and Academy. Lunch not provided, gratuities are extra. For further info or reservations contact the museum at 61 Lake Avenue, or call the gift store at (518) 226-0490, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saratoga County Office for the Aging The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in urgent need of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the City of Saratoga Springs. This program helps many seniors remain independent in

Spring Antique Appraisal Show Join the Malta Community Center for a fun and informative event featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques as he educates on the world of antiques and performs appraisals.

This special event will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission for Malta residents with one appraisal item is $15/nonresidents, $17. General admission for Malta Residents is $2/non-residents, $3. Pre-registration by April 4. Don’t wait as space is limited. Call (518) 899-4411 for more information.

Farmers’ Market Accepting Vendor Applications The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is currently accepting applications for vendors for the 2014 season.

This year’s market will take place in Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from June 12 to October 18. The market will once again take place twice a week, Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–noon.

All products sold must be grown, raised or created by the vendor. No resale items or fundraisers. For an application email farmersmarket@ ballston.org or call (518) 885-2559.

Youth Center Seeking Junior Mentors The Youth Center is seeking Volunteer Junior Mentors (grades nine through 12) to work with the tween program. Some of these volunteer positions may grow into summer jobs. All volunteers will be required to complete a training course that is currently under development.

Training is tentatively planned to begin in March. Contact the Youth Center at (518) 695-6100 and leave

your contact information and the best time to call you.

Seeking Grant Applicants The Karen & Gary Dake Foundation for Children has announced their pledge to issue over $30,000 in grants for local children with disabilities in 2014. Members of the community who know or provide care for a child or children with disabilities are encouraged to apply for funding on their behalf.

Applicants/providers should reside within a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs. Applications and additional instructions for funding are available on the Foundation’s website at www.dakefoundation. org or by calling the Foundation at (518) 226-0252.

Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions and prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in Saratoga County.

No experience is required. For further information, visit www.aarp. org/taxaide or call (518) 373-1076.

Substance Abuse Prevention Council Seeks Volunteer Speakers The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Council is looking for volunteer speakers for its monthly Victim Impact Panel. The purpose of the panel is to put those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face to face with those who have experienced this tragedy first hand. Speakers include: crash victims or their family members, first responders and others. If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity please contact Robin Lyle at (518) 581-1230, ext. 3610 or robinlyle@preventioncouncil.org.

Schuylerville Youth Program The Youth Center is seeking Volunteer Junior Mentors to work with the tween program.

All volunteers will be required to complete a training course that is currently under development.

Training is tentatively planned to begin in March. Contact the Youth Center at (518) 6956100 and leave your contact information and the best time to call you. Visit www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram for more information.

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Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014 is a choice of Sirloin Steak or Crab Stuffed Haddock. For more information call (518) 371-1451.

A Year of No Sugar: Eve Schaub

Family Friendly Event

Friday, April 11 Kundalini Yoga in the Park Saratoga Spa State Park, The Lincoln Baths, Saratoga Springs.

9:30–11 a.m.

This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Cost for local guests by donation, $20 for all others guests. For more information call (518) 321-5660.

Friday Movies: 12 Years a Slave Senior Citizens Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.

Cost is only $2 including snacks.

Please call (518) 584-1621 or stop by the Center to sign up.

Fish Fry Dinner Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Road, Ballston, 4–6:30 p.m.

Great value and quality, one half pound hot fried fish and a pile of fries, with side of coleslaw and a dessert, $8. Discounts for seniors and veterans. For more information email xcsavior@yahoo. com or visit www.xcsavior.org.

Spring Fling Toilet Paper Party Greater Schuylerville Youth Program, Fort Hardy Park, 5 p.m.

Admission to this tween (812) event will be one roll of toilet paper—of course you can bring more. DJ Jenni A will be pumping up the jam. Games, prizes, refreshments. For more information check the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

A Night Remembering Sinatra Dinner Show Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road in Ballston Lake, 6:30 p.m.

The Clifton Park Elks Ladies Auxiliary presents “A Night Remembering the music of ‘The Chairman of the Board’”, a dinner show featuring the music of Sinatra performed by Chris Jason. Dinner

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

One family’s 12-month no sugar experiment and its sweet results.

Year of No Sugar is what the conversation about “kicking the sugar addiction” looks like for a real American family--a roller coaster of unexpected discoveries and challenges. For more information visit, www.northshire.com.

If All the Sky Were Paper, by Andrew Carroll Skidmore College Bernhard Theater, Main Stage, 8 p.m.

The Skidmore Theater Department’s spring production $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens Friday, and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. For more information call (518) 580-5439.

Saturday, April 12 5K Furry Fun Run Warming Hut, Saratoga State Park, Avenue of the Pines, 8 a.m.

Join us for our 7th Annual Furry Fun Run/Walk to benefit Peppertree Rescue. This is a chiptimed 5k event where dogs are welcome to run along with their human. Registration starts at 8 a.m.; the race begins at 9:15a.m.

Prizes will be awarded to the top runners and fundraisers, check out our website, Peppertree.org/events. php for more details.

National Poetry Month Event Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1–3 p.m.

Up to 9 Poets will be reading Ed Grocki’s poetry from his book on the history of Polish oppression.

This event is free and open to the public. Family friendly art event.

For more information call Barbara Garro (518) 587-9999.

Roast Turkey Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, (exit 16) Wilton, 3:30–6:30 p.m.

Mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, assorted desserts, beverages. Cost by donation.

Take-outs available, handicapped accessible. For more information call (518) 584-9107.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Fundraiser Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin No. 422, will be hosting a fundraiser by presenting “The Donny Elvis Show.”

Admission is $15 and tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Anne at (518) 885-0663, Shirley at (518) 584-7627 or June at (518) 584-9045.

Sunday, April 13 Annual Polka Benefit Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, Noon–6 p.m.

Saratoga Eagle presents the 25th Anniversary Palm Sunday Polka Benefit which will feature All Star Polka Musicians from the past 25 years, alternating with Polka Country Musicians. Live internet broadcast on Polish New Castle Radio with Jas & Stas. Guest of Honor is Dick & Joanne Pillar, of Polkabration. For reservations contact Steve or Cathy Coblish by calling (518) 899-3061 or email at scoblish@nycap.rr.com.

Tickets $15 Seating is limited; tickets at door, if available.

Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, 1–3 p.m.

JCI Saratoga Springs Jaycees are organizing the annual Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt. Kids up to fifth grade are welcome. Admission is a non-perishable food item.

Monetary donations welcome.

Games, prizes, visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information contact Kim at (518)528-1787 or visit www.saratogajaycees.org.

Potluck and Movie Night 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 5:15 p.m.

New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a potluck and movie night featuring Wayne Dyer’s film “The Shift: From Ambition to Meaning,” followed by discussion. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

Monday, April 14 Spring Break Basketball Camp Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 9–noon Chris Cordes from One on One Basketball will instruct this

basketball camp during Spring break (4/14–4/18). Campers ages 8-14 will receive five days of expert instruction presented in a fun and low pressure environment. Games, contests, prizes and a t-shirt for all who attend.

Registration due by April 11. Please register online at www.maltaparksrec. com or call the center at (518) 8994411 for more information.

Tuesday, April 15 BSBPA Networking Breakfast The Drapery Workroom, 223 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 7:30–8:30 a.m.

Come enjoy a breakfast networking event and pick up some spring decorating ideas. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Pay at the door. Cost is $5 with advance reservation, or $10 for walk-ins that morning. Please email Sam Capuano, sam@ballston.org or call him at (518) 281-1072.

Wednesday, April 16 Ice Cream Social Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m.

Travel back in time and learn about a timeless sweet treat. Discover what it takes to make ice cream the old fashioned way and enjoy music, games, and crafts. Best suited for children ages 6–14. $12 per person, $10 for SCHS members. For more information or to register call (518) 885-4000 or email aclothier@ brooksidemuseum.org.

Veteran’s Free Legal Clinic VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1–6 p.m.

This program is presented by the Saratoga County Bar Association and is open to all veterans who would like a free consultation with an attorney for general legal help, including employment, business and more. For more information, please contact Elena Jaffe Tastensen at (518) 587-4119 or visit www.ejtlaw.com.

Thursday, April 17 APT 6th Annual Show Queensbury High School Auditorium, 409 Aviation Road, Queensbury, 6 p.m.

This year’s show is called “WAPT TV.” There is a suggested donation of $5.

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Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 4/30: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 4/14: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 4/22: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 4/15: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 4/16: Town Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 4/21: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 4/14: Town Board, 7 p.m.

4/23: Planning board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 4/21: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 4/15: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

4/17: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 4/16: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of

Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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RELIGION

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth United Methodist Church

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

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

Cornerstone Community Church

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755; AdirondackFM@nycap. rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

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

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

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

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

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

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

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 Pastor Frank Galerie mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Services: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-united-methodist-church. com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave 518-691-0301 Website: http://saratoga.gracefellowship. com/ Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. #17 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org www.ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa

885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

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

Handicapped accessible.

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

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

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

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter. org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon. Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www. stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

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

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

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Rts. 32 and 71 Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville 695-3918 Services: Sunday 8a.m. & 9 a.m.

(Sunday School at 9:00 also) episcopalchurch-schuylerville.org Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m.

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg.

Handicapped Accessible.

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

Childcare: six months–four years and expanding.

Handicapped accessible.

The Salvation Army Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107; tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m. Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

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Families

TODAY

A Special Supplement to Saratoga TODAY. Pages 19-28.

New Hope For Area Women Struggling With Infertility

by Kate Towne Sherwin For Saratoga TODAY As anyone who has had difficulty conceiving or carrying to term a much-hoped-for baby knows, struggling with infertility can be devastating.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 6 million women in the United States fall in this category. Every April, The National Infertility Association seeks to raise awareness about infertility and encourage a greater understanding of reproductive health.

There is now an exciting new local option in gynecologic care that’s right on board with promoting a greater understanding of reproductive health: the new Gianna of Albany Health and Fertility Care, located in Mechanicville.

Founded by Dr. Jan Patterson, a board certified family physician with an area of concentration in women’s health and fertility, Gianna of Albany seeks to support and assist women whose beliefs and convictions lead them to want a different approach to their fertility-related issues than the current medical model of artificial hormonal interventions and contraception. Such women include, for example, those for whom the only acceptable method of family planning is Natural Family

Planning—something with which few gynecologists are familiar.

Others include those who are struggling with infertility but believe there are ethical implications involved in the currently accepted treatments with which they can’t in good conscience participate. Issues of concern to women of both groups include the various documented potential side effects of hormonal contraception and infertility treatments (for example, headaches, altered mood, pelvic pain, nausea and vomiting, unscheduled bleeding, weight gain, blood clots, stroke, cancer, and even death), as well as the potential creation of embryos that are destined for destruction or freezing (perhaps indefinitely).

Dr. Patterson believes that women deserve health care that seeks to nurture and support them and respects the intricate balance of their bodies as they strive to become as healthy as they can be. In this time of concern about exposure to artificial hormones and chemicals in food, using artificial hormones and chemicals that can block healthy cycles and disrupt the natural ecology of the body doesn’t make sense.

Instead, Dr. Patterson is trained in NaProTECHNOLOGY™, or Natural Procreative Technology, which utilizes restorative, scientifically based medical and lifestyle interventions that work cooperatively with women’s bodies to find and treat underlying problems. It’s supported by scientific research conducted by physicians associated with the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine, in which connections were found between cycle patterns and gynecologic conditions. NaPro TECHNOLOGY can be used to help women with fertility-related problems such as recurrent miscarriage, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menstrual cramps, ovarian cysts, abnormal bleeding, irregular

cycles, hormonal abnormalities, polycystic ovarian syndrome and postpartum depression.

One of the most exciting applications of NaPro TECHNOLOGY is in the area of infertility.

Physicians from around the world report having helped as many as 70 percent of infertile couples achieve pregnancy through NaPro TECHNOLOGY (in contrast, the CDC reported a 55 percent success rate at best in its most recent National Success Rate Summary [2011], and that was found in artificial reproductive technologies using donor eggs; the success rate went down to 40 percent at best using one’s own eggs).

Since infertility is a symptom of underlying disease, Dr. Patterson’s approach is to find and treat those problems rather than just bypassing them with artificial technologies. She works with each woman to craft a plan for her health and fertility that is unique to her and to her body, making the patient’s input an integral part of

her care. Dr. Patterson reports that she is currently treating women who have struggled with infertility and felt they had nowhere to turn if they did not want to do in vitro fertilization, either for moral or holistic reasons.

As she puts it, “No woman should be forced out of desperation or lack of alternatives into medical treatment contrary to her faith or convictions. It only seems right that women … be supported with health care consistent with their beliefs. Treatments are designed to preserve, restore, or enhance a woman’s fertility and can offer hope and healing.”

Gianna of Albany is part of The National Gianna Center for Women’s Health and Fertility™, and is the first practice within a two-hour radius able to offer NaProTECHNOLOGY. Though Dr. Patterson’s focus is on providing restorative reproductive health alternatives for women struggling with infertility and other fertilityrelated issues, she does have some

openings for otherwise healthy women who are seeking routine non-contraceptive Well Woman gynecologic care (such as Pap smears). Dr. Patterson also offers support to local Natural Family Planning instructors and their clients.

Dr. Patterson participates with the insurance companies MVP, Fidelis, Tri-Care, Aetna, United, CDPHP, and Blue Shield of NorthEast New York; she is currently applying to participate with Empire Blue Cross, and Empire Plan of United.

Gianna of Albany is located at 242 South Central Avenue in Mechanicville. For more information, please visit its web site at www.giannaofalbany.com, or call (518) 779-5225.

Kate Towne Sherwin lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband and sons. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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Skidmore to Observe Autism Awareness Month

Program includes events to increase knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will again offer a variety of events to raise awareness about autism during the month of April. The events are Skidmore’s Autism Awareness program, coordinated by students in a psychology course titled “Developmental Disabilities and Autism,” taught by Rachel Mann Rosan.

This is the fourth year that the class has coordinated a series of events in April to mark Autism Awareness Month to bring attention to autism, a disorder with a rising profile. In late March, the Centers for Disease Control released a report showing that the number of U.S. children with autism has grown to one in 68, compared with a report from just two years ago in which the CDC said one child in 88 had autism.

The CDC attributed that increase, in part, to better work identifying children with autism.

The website of Autism Speaks, a leading autism advocacy organization, provides the following information: “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are

both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.”

At Skidmore, Professor Mann Rosan has encouraged her students to draw on community resources to provide opportunities for the Skidmore and the larger Saratoga area to learn more about autism, including research on the disorder and ways to support individuals on the Autism Disorder Spectrum.

Mann Rosan explained, “I incorporate this event each year into the course because it is an opportunity for students to learn about the disorder in a way that is more meaningful than what they read in journal articles or hear in a lecture. There are many challenges to be faced in understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder. My hope is that these events inspire students both in the course and throughout to be aware, to get involved in the hopes of finding new and creative ways to identify the disorder and treat it.”

In addition to seven public programs over the last two weeks of April (details follow),

Skidmore students will again assist with the Autism Awareness Informational Fair and Carnival, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 27, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Previously held on the Skidmore campus, the event has grown too large for the Skidmore venue, and is taking place at the city center with support from the law office of Wilcenski and Pleat PLLC. Saratoga Bridges, Inc., and the parent Network of the Capital Region are coordinating the program; Skidmore students will assist with all aspects of the event, which is free and open to the public.

The fair is specifically for families with children on the spectrum or individuals themselves. It is held for the purpose of providing one place where people in need of services can find and gather information about all of the resources in the area that are available. The carnival piece run by the students from Skidmore provides fun activities for the children that come so that their parents can gather information while they play. There will be arts and crafts, carnival games, a bounce house, and a sensory area at the fair.

Autism Awareness Month activities at Skidmore include the following. (Admission to all is free and open to the public.)

Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m.—Tisch Learning Center, Room 202 “Gentle Sensory Autism Supports: Snoezelen, Yoga, The HANDLE,” with Wendy Ashe, COTA, Bobbie Stevens, COTA— Learn about three effective gentle sensory supports for individuals with ASD. Snoezelen provides a wide range of sensory stimulation. Yoga promotes strength, flexibility, focus and self-regulation.

The HANDLE approach is a gentle, non-drug movement therapy designed for individuals with a variety of neurological challenges.

Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m., Tisch Learning Center, Room 201 “What Can Mouse Models Tells Us About Autism Spectrum Disorders?” by Valerie Bolivar, Ph.D.—Mice play an important role in modeling the biology underlying ASD and aid in the development of better therapeutics. Dr. Bolivar will discuss her current research with the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J inbred strain mice.

Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m., Tisch Learning Center, Room 201 “Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Brief Overview,” by Kristin Knapp-Innes, Ph.D.—An introduction to the core and associated characteristics of ASD and how these characteristics manifest themselves within a learning environment. She will also discuss possible causes and current treatment methods.

Monday, April 21, 6 p.m., Tisch Learning Center, Room 302 “Autism and Adulthood: Solving the Puzzle,” by Sara Mae Hickey ’12—Creative employment solutions are necessary to meet the needs of the aging autistic population. Ms. Hickey will discuss the work of her organization, The Autism Initiative, in creating these types of opportunities.

Tuesday, April 22, 6 p.m., Tisch Learning Center, Room 203 Panel Discussions with Parents and Educators—Parents and teachers will share their stories of raising and working with children with ASD. Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m., Emerson Auditorium, Palamountain Hall Film: Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic—Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic is a thought-provoking film that explores the debate between the two movements surrounding ASD: the “recovery movement” and the “neurodiversity movement.”

Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m., Ladd Hall, Room 307 “What is it Like to Have ASD?” with Melanie Hecker, Eric Olefson, and Liana Faulkner— Individuals with ASD will speak frankly about their experiences and share their perspectives.

Lyme Action Network Submits “Roadmap to Reform” To Legislators, State Policymakers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lyme disease is often described as a controversial topic fraught with professional disagreement.

But, generally speaking, very few people actually understand why this subject has acquired this reputation.

“Lyme disease is at epidemic proportions in New York State”, advised Christina Fisk, President of the Lyme Action Network. “We are asking state policy-makers to

work with the Lyme organizations in this state in the development of a comprehensive plan to address the multitude of difficult issues, including significant misinformation and misunderstanding, that are all part of the Lyme disease problem in New York.

Because it is a complex issue, the Lyme Action Network has authored a clear and substantial informational report on the subject and has suggested a twelve point legislative agenda to begin to address this serious issue now before things get worse.”

The Roadmap to Reform is a comprehensive compilation of evidence-based information that is critical to understanding the issues central to Lyme and other

tick borne diseases.

Endorsed by other New York State Lyme support organizations and advocacy groups, the document has been presented to the New York State Senate Task Force on Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases as well as to other legislators.

“In addition to exploring and explaining the challenges faced by the victims of Lyme disease,” said Fisk, “the Roadmap to Reform’s 12 recommendations for legislation could help put this troubling issue on the path to resolution. Doing nothing, or relying on simplistic band-aid types of responses to the issues will only result in thousands of new victims.”

Some of the recommendations in the report include: 1. Revision of the “two-tier” testing system (blood tests).

2. Mandated advising of patients about the accuracy rate of the blood tests.

3. Mandating full test results in reports from laboratories 4. Regular and updated professional training on current best practices regardless of professional affiliations.

5. Establishment of legislative prohibitions against the influences of special interests and professional

conflicts that may negatively impact patients’ rights and medical care 6. Protection of the physicians who treat outside the IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America) guidelines from unwarranted harassment, investigation, and intimidation.

7. Public hearings to hear from those affected by the disease and the State’s policies.

8. Investment in research to control ticks.

The Roadmap to Reform is available here: http://w w w.jimap co.com/ lyme/legisrecom.pdf.

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Following Your GPS, Knowing When to Recalculate and Let Go

by Meghan D. Lemery, LCSW-R For Saratoga TODAY Within each one us lies an internal compass, which I liken to our own personal GPS system. The still small voice, hunch or innerleading that guides us in the right direction and helps us find our way through the forest. This GPS helps know which direction to take on the path of life, and when we follow that internal compass we feel more confident, mentally clear and physically stronger.

However, there are times in our lives when we all feel a bit lost.

Somehow we have gotten off the path and we find ourselves feeling anxious, scared and vulnerable.

Perhaps the relationship you were in didn’t work out, you lost your job or the dreams you once had seem nowhere in sight. We look around wondering what happened and how we got off course. We obsess and analyze making ourselves sick with anxiety and asking the question, “Why? Why did this happen? How did I get here?”

It is at these times when we have to stop and re-calculate. The truth is, sometimes we don’t really understand where we got off course and there are not enough answers in the world that can bring us the peace and closure we seek. We beat ourselves up and get caught up in the negative blame shame game that only sinks us further into the hole.

Dear friends, if you have lost your way STOP and recalculate. Lay the map out before you and look back at the road you took before you lost your way. Often times I hear people say, “I had no idea this was coming” or “I thought he or she was the one.”

More than likely, when you stop to recalculate and look at your path, you can see where you started to veer off. Chances are you felt uneasy about the road you were on, but ignored the nudge and the inner voice that whispered to recalculate. You may have started to feel more tired, slightly confused and a general feeling of uneasiness. This is always an indicator that we have taken a turn off our path.

The key is to honor this uneasiness and give yourself the space you need to figure out what you need to do to get back to YOUR path.

Often times we minimize our needs and voice to accommodate the path of others. Your path is yours and yours alone. You can convince yourself otherwise, but you will sacrifice your peace of mind, energy and self-worth. You can choose to ignore your GPS and stay on the wrong path, but this will eventually lead to resentment, bitterness and rage. These are the roots that poison us and leave us feeling depressed and hopeless. Love yourself enough to STOP and recalculate.

It takes tremendous courage and vulnerability to admit that you may be on the wrong path. It takes even greater courage to take the action necessary to get back on track.

Many of us ignore the voice telling us we missed a turn because we are afraid of having to let go and move forward to the path that works for us. We cling to the dysfunctional route because it feels safe and comfortable.

The truth is however that when we chose to ignore the leading of our internal GPS, we begin to shut down and die emotionally, spiritually and eventually physically.

Recalculating and letting go is a process. It is one that takes patience, compassion, lots of love and TIME. The first step in letting go and changing directions is simply acknowledging the fact that you are clinging to a dead end. Once you make this declaration to your heart and yourself, you are on the path to healing and prosperity of mind, spirit and soul. Any person, place or thing that keeps you from growing is NEVER worth defending.

Your GPS will never steer you wrong. It is a faithful and true compass that will always have your best interest at heart. One of the healthiest choices we can make is to listen

to that voice and give it more space in our hearts and minds.

Every experience we have in life teaches us something. Getting lost can be an adventure and amazing learning experience. No need to beat yourself up for getting lost, rather, take a step back, search your GPS and ask yourself what you learned. Maybe time in the forest meant getting a clearer picture of what you want out of life, or equally important, what you don’t want.

Perhaps this journey led you to realize that you are stronger, more capable and far wiser than you give yourself credit for. Whatever you learned on your journey off course, it was what you needed to bring you to place you stand today.

It is my hope for you today that you will listen more closely to your GPS. Remember, each journey we take, IF we allow, brings us to a place of deeper insight and higher ground. Keep the faith, surround yourself with the people, places and things that bring you love and peace, and let go of dead ends. Honor your GPS and give yourself a pat on the back for starting the process.

May you realize today and always that you are far more powerful and courageous than you realize!

Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Glens Falls and Saratoga Springs. For more information email Meghanlemery@ yahoo.com or visit meghanlemery.com.

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49 Henry St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-7860 * www.sspl.org Books and Tea Reading Group Thursday, April 17, 3:30–5 p.m.

Books and Tea is an ongoing library book discussion group that meets monthly from September through June. Multiple copies of each month’s selection are kept in the Reading Group Choices collection on the first floor. Books may also be put on hold and borrowed through Interlibrary Loan on our online catalog at the Information Desk. Please visit www. sspl.org for details. No registration required. (Susman Room) History of the Sagamore Hotel Tuesday, April 22, Noon–1:15 p.m.

Carol McCarthy takes us on a “tour” of the History of the Sagamore Hotel, originally built in 1883. The elegance, glamour, tragedies, and struggles of this magnificent property through the years will be presented through a

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Senior Calendar PowerPoint presentation which includes a wealth of vintage photos.

No registration required. (H. Dutcher Community Room) Attracting Birds to Your Backyard Thursday, April 24, Noon – 1 p.m.

In this slide-illustrated program, Denise Hackert-Stoner of Naturelogues covers the basics of attracting birds with food, water, and shelter. She will cover types of feeders and feed, plantings and cover for birds, and common questions such as how to deal with squirrels and hawks. Photographs show many of the common and less common backyard visitors to the northeast. No registration required.

(H. Dutcher Community Room) Making Sense of the Labyrinth: Uncovering the Records of Saratoga County Thursday, May 1, Noon – 1 p.m.

Deputy County Clerk Charles Foehser II and County Historian Lauren Roberts will discuss the many different types of records available for Saratoga County.

They will explore the vast online

record collections available and explain how to access them, and also the lesser known collections that are available at the Saratoga County Complex in Ballston Spa. This program would be especially useful to people researching family history, house histories and major players in the county’s history. No registration required. (H. Dutcher Community Room)

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

The Senior Center will be closed on Monday, April 28 for construction. Stay tuned for a fresh and fun new look!

The next trip the Center is hosting is a bus trip to Washington, DC from May 16-19 (FridayMonday). You’ll visit our nation’s capital during cherry blossom season for awe-inspiring sights including the Capitol, White House, War Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian and much more. The cost is $419 per person/double occupancy. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or visit www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Saratoga Senior Resource Headquarters The following free consultations for the public are available this month at the center: Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m.

Miracle Ear offering hearing screening and hearing aid check.

Wednesday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m.

Home Helpers offers advice on home care services and qualifying for programs Wednesday, April 30 at 12:30 p.m. Zieker Eye offering free vision screenings.

Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up.

Mani-Mondays Monday, April 21 from 9 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Manicurist Kelly from Sanctuary Spa will be at the center to do manicures for a donation. Please call (518) 5841621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up for a 30-minute appt.

Friday Movies Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m.

Join us for the award-winning “12 Years a Slave.” Cost is only $2 including snacks. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up.

Learn Ceramics Fridays from 10 a.m. – Noon Simple hand building in clay or paint preformed bisque projects. Cost is $20 per month. Free Ceramics Lab follows from noon-3 p.m.

The Center’s men’s group, “Silver Foxes,” is headed to Skidmore College on Thursday, April 10 for lunch. The group encourages men to socialize and enjoy time together. Transportation is provided by the Center and leaves at 11:30 a.m. Pay $1 at sign up and bring $10. All men invited!

Book Club Meets Tuesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. to discuss “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini.

Spring Walking Groups: Mondays starting April 7 at 9:30 a.m.

MVP sponsors an Easy Distance Walking Group and a Trail Walking Group. Meet new friends and get out into the fresh air for some exercise. Celebration planned for June 16th. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or stop by the Center to sign up.

Join us for Trips and Excursions!

The Center will also host a oneday only bus trip to New York City on Thursday, June 5. Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty with free time after the tour. Leave Saratoga at 7 a.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. ($35) member and ($55) non-member due at sign up. Membership only $20 for the year. Please call (518) 584-1621 for details or visit www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Sign up today for fun, friendship and exploration! The Senior Center is sponsoring the following excursions in 2014: • Alaska by Land and Sea: 6/3 – 6/13 • Paris to Normandy River Cruise: 6/23 – 7/1 • Canadian Rockies by Train: Vancouver to Calgary 6/26-7/4

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Ottawa& The Beautiful Thousand Islands: 7/11-15 Cowboy Country – Visit Wyoming, Yellowstone and South Dakota: 8/19-26 Cape Cod, MA – Enjoy the magic of the Cape: 9/15-19 Discover Switzerland: A Swiss adventure awaits 9/24-10/3 Riverboat Cruise Capitals of Europe with Prague: 9/28-10/8 Flavors of Thailand – Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and other highlights: 10/31-11/13 Smoky Mountain Show : 11/911/15

Visit the Center for full itineraries or go to www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.

About The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga The Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga is a non-profit, nonresidential 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 wellbeing. 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.

Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Empire State College 111 West Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415 www.esc.edu/all/

The Academy’s spring 2014 brochure and registration form are available at area libraries, though the A.L.L. office, and on the A.L.L. web site: www.esc.edu/ALL. Contact the office at (518) 5872100, ext. 2415 to request a copy.

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When Should I Consider Pain Management? different causes can have very similar signs and symptoms. Our job is to narrow down, from over a hundred different possible sources of pain, the one or two actual

by Charles F. Gordon III, MD causes of your pain. & Quentin Phung, MD It is important to emphaFor Saratoga TODAY size that everyone experiences pain differently. Often Most people at one time what works for one patient or another have experienced may have little benefit for pain of some sort. In most someone else with a similar cases their discomfort subcondition. In essence, pain sides in a few hours to a few management looks at the days. Unfortunately, for many people, pain simply does not go away. The pain that they suffer from not only lasts longer, it more importantly affects every aspect of their lives. Activities that most people take for granted—walking, doing household tasks, buying groceries, or working—become painful and sometimes impossible chores.

Pain management is a multi-disciplinary, multimodality approach to help alleviate a person’s chronic pain and its impact on his or her personal and professional life. At New York Pain Management, we deliver a complete program of unique, state-of-the-art pain control techniques to help you advance your functional ability, improve your emotional well-being, and optimize your quality of life.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes physicians who are trained in anesthesiology and physical and rehabilitative medicine with sub-specialty training and board certification in pain management. At New York Pain Management, our job as pain physicians is to create an individualized care plan to manage and treat your pain. With pain, it is important to identify the cause—from muscle or nerve injury to certain metabolic imbalances. These

patient as a whole and tries to find the most suitable treatment options for his or her specific type of pain.

Our multi-modal approach includes procedures such as epidural injections, rhizotomies, and spinal cord stimulators. Furthermore, we may recommend specific therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, or a variety of different medications as adjunctive treatment options. Your pain

is unique and individual-thus the treatment of pain is also unique and individualized. There is no one size fits all treatment. At New York Pain Management, our physicians will give you an individualized plan and guidance every step of the way to a more fulfilling and more functional life.

New York Pain Management has board certified pain physicians working for you. We have locations in Clifton Park and Queensbury and more information can be found on our website at http://www.nypainfree.com.

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This Week’s SPOLIGHT

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Reshaping Mind, Body and Soul

Spring Into Your Culinary Talents

by Monique Boulet For Saratoga TODAY What herbaceous flowering perennial was once classified in the lily family; is cousin to the onion and garlic and whose fruit is a small red berry that is poisonous to humans? Give up? It’s one of my families favorite spring vegetables— the asparagus!

Greek writings have described asparagus as an aphrodisiac, but scientific studies have raved about asparagus’ medicinal benefits from everything to a clean diuretic, to reducing blood pressure to an aid in urinary tract disorders. It’s a great

source of fiber, B6, calcium, magnesium, zinc, antioxidants and trace minerals. It is naturally low in calories and shines by itself or in soups, salads, quiche, appetizers and with most entrees. (Keep reading and I’ll share one of my favorite recipes my sidekick and I prepared for a cooking show last spring.)

I love this time of year when the cute little shoots start making their grand appearance out of the soil and into the garden. A super easy to grow plant, asparagus simply needs a little soil, nutrients, water and some sunlight. In fact it’s so easy to grow, it grows wild with no maintenance at all. And because it’s a perennial, you need not reseed every year, because my tall, long legged friend will resurface to visit each spring and into the summer.

The first shoots of spring are smaller, tenderer, and more palatable, but as you cut these back and enjoy their tantalizing flavor into the summer, you can still appreciate them, provided you have a peeler for the woody stalk.

White asparagus is sometimes considered a delicacy because it has a slightly sweeter, milder flavor and

is generally tenderer. What is the difference you ask? Well, the only significant difference in white and green asparagus is that the white shoots are covered completely in soil as they try to make their way toward sunlight. And without sunlight, the grower is halting the photosynthesis process, and therefore eliminating the presence of chlorophyll. The lack of chlorophyll in white asparagus makes it less optimal, nutritionally, as chlorophyll in the diet aids in boosting the immune system and providing a detoxifying property to the liver and blood. Nonetheless, white asparagus is still a healthy option as it contains the same nutrients, as it’s green counterpart.

Asparagus Soup Shooters • 2-3 tbsp. coconut oil • 2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups) • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped • 4 cups vegetable stock • 3 cups chopped spinach, dandelion greens, and kale

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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup diced peeled pitted avocado and 3 tbsp. cilantro (optional)

Preparation: Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.

Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Add greens, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4-6 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.

Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Divide into large shot glasses and top with small-diced avocado and cilantro.

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Future Royalty Requested CLIFTON PARK— You’ll score some major kudos with the kiddos, especially those who have a desire to go regal, if you partake in a Princess for a Day fundraiser on Saturday, April 19.

The benefit of taking your children to a tea party is to show them the sophisticated side of life, and for them to show you their grace and royal dignity.

The royal tea shall commence at 10 a.m. at the Tiny Tots Tea Room

Princess For A Day!

April 19th at 10 am, Tiny Tots Tea Room

Photo Sessions, Breakfast/Lunch Princess Tea Party with National Ms. Northeast 2014, Paula Gretzinger (1536 Crescent Rd A-1-B, Clifton Park) with abundant fanfare.

And it all benefits a worthy cause.

This is a fundraiser that deserves your attention, because 100 percent of

all money raised goes to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as part of an annual ten-week fundraising campaign; support that is needed to continue the fight. A $10 donation is for each child.

Both future Princesses and Princes are welcome.

Your child’s young royal moments are to be chronicled by A Slyre Photography, with photo sessions of your child with National Ms. Northeast Paula Gretzinger, who, as part of her 10-week-LLS Fundraising Campaign, has sponsored an event to bring a touch of Camelot to Clifton Park. Which is always a move in the right direction, it says here.

- Arthur Gonick For more information, phone Tiny Tots Tea Room at (518) 348-1050.

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Families

Give Yoga a Try

by Tracy Sherman, PT, MPT For Saratoga TODAY

Looking to change up your exercise routine in 2014? You may want to consider yoga.

Highly popularized in the United States in the past 30 years, yoga is proving to have numerous health benefits. This mind-body practice has been repeatedly touted for its ability to lower stress levels and improve well-being, but ongoing research is finding more and more evidence of the positive physical effects of regular yoga practice. Being an orthopedic physical therapist as well as a regular practicing yogi, I would like to focus on the effects of yoga on the musculoskeletal system. I have noted similarities between the standard therapeutic exercises that I typically prescribe, and postures that I am practicing in class. Consequently, I find myself using more and more yoga in my treatments. Yoga’s postures, or asanas, are ideal for improving flexibility, strength, posture, balance and endurance. Some other more specific physical benefits of yoga may include: • • • • • • • •

decreased low back or neck pain decreased sciatica pain improved bone health lessen fall risk improved postural awareness recovery from injury or surgery relief from arthritis/tendinitis reduced stress, anxiety, and depression

Our joints are happiest and healthiest when they are able to move through their fullest ranges of motion. Poor muscle flexibility limits motion and can result in increased joint pain, pressure, and increased muscle tension. People suffering from osteoarthritis experience relief as they improve flexibility and range of motion (ROM) through regular yoga practice.

Increased ROM also improves joint lubrication and circulation.

Weight-bearing asanas may even help prevent osteoporosis and help those already diagnosed with low bone density.

One of the most significant places where I think the true benefits of asana practice is in the instance of low back pain, with or without sciatica. The intervertebral discs in our backs receive nutrition with movement through all ranges

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won’t aggravate any underlying health condition?

Yoga, as a practice, offers deep systemic healing and wellness.

While the research is still young, scientific evidence continues to mount, showing the health benefits of regular yoga practice. Along with benefits mentioned here, yoga is demonstrating positive effects on the cardiorespiratory, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems, including reduced stress, anxiety, and fatigue, along with weight maintenance and loss.

Good luck, but most importantly, have fun. Namaste.

Tracy Sherman, PT, MPT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions or follow-up, contact Tracy at 5873256 or online at lamarcopt.com.

of motion of the spine. In general, we spend much of our days in a forward flexed position (e.g., at work, on the computer, with childcare) without counterbalancing this with spinal extension, rotation or side bending. With time, this takes its toll on the spine, developing into intervertebral disc bulging. These counterbalancing motions are all incorporated into a typical yoga session, resulting in improved nutrition, mobility, and overall health of our discs. Additionally, stretching of the legs; hamstrings, hip flexors, quadriceps, deep hip musculature and secondarily, neural tissue, can all be beneficial for someone suffering from back and/or leg pain. Yoga postures that may benefit people with low back pain include: cobra, upward facing dog, spinal twist, triangle and pigeon.

Yoga’s asanas offer a different type of resistance training with slowed, controlled, and sometimes sustained muscle contractions. Core and back strength are vital in the management of low back pain, for postural control, and are necessary for optimal performance in any sport or recreational activity. Bow, boat, plank, side plank, and bridge are great core strengthening poses.

In addition to gains in flexibility and strength, participants demonstrate improved postural awareness with asanas, such as mountain and lotus, and are

challenged with balancing poses, including tree, peacock, and dancer pose. Improved balance improves endurance, safety and decreases the risk of falling for older adults.

Yoga is a wonderful mode of exercise on its own, and ideal as a cross-training tool. I encourage runners, in particular, to consider yoga. At the very least, it forces them to take the time to stretch, which is often overlooked.

As with any new form of exercise, it is necessary to get cleared by your physician before beginning class. You should absolutely let the instructor know of any underlying health issues or concerns. In my experience, yoga instructors are generally conscientious of safety precautions and needs of their students. However, when starting out, it’s always good to go slow. You don’t have to do every pose, or hold the pose as long as the instructor does. Good instructors will encourage you to explore, but not exceed your personal limits. Some questions to ask prior to starting a yoga class include: • How demanding is the class? Is it suitable for beginners? Will you be able to follow along even on your first time?

• What are the instructor’s qualifications? Where did he or she train and how long has he or she been teaching?

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Q: When is the best time to invest in the stock market?

A: Your guess is as good as mine, so let’s consider a method that requires no speculation.

by Jesse C. Koepp, CTFA For Saratoga TODAY The writer is a Senior Client Relationship Manager at Fenimore Asset Management in Cobleskill.

Recently, investors have been asking me questions like, “Have I missed the stock market rise? Am I too late to open a mutual fund account for my children?” Others have asked, “Will we see a major pullback soon?” While there are numerous different speculative answers to these questions, there is one concrete investment practice that many find agreeable— dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

DCA takes the guesswork out of investing.

If you contribute methodically through a payroll deduction into your 401(k) or 403(b) (7), you are already implementing this practice. DCA is a long-term strategy that involves investing a fixed-dollar amount into a mutual fund account (for example) at regular intervals.

Since you always invest the same amount, you will purchase more shares when the price is low and fewer shares when the price is high. DCA’s premise is that your average cost per share may be less than your average price per share, thus reducing your investment risk over an extended time.

Instead of investing a lump sum, the idea is to average out the highs and lows to help you avoid trying to determine the right time to invest. It also allows for smaller investments that, when done consistently over time, can grow into a considerable savings. It takes advantage of the cyclical nature of the market and allows you to focus on long-term growth and ignore short-term market conditions.

While this technique does not

eliminate the possibility of losing money on an investment, losses may be lowered during periods of declining share prices and profits may be enhanced when prices rise over time.

When you need the money, DCA is also an efficient way to withdraw funds. The advantages are similar to when you were investing because money is withdrawn automatically regardless of share prices—you do not have to concern yourself with fluctuations.

More than 100 years of stock market history highlights the fact

that rallies occur when investors least expect them. Trying to time the market simply does not work over the long haul. It is important to remain patient and calm when attempting to grow your assets—and dollar-cost averaging can help.

Dollar-cost averaging is a plan of continuous investment in securities regardless of their inconsistent prices. Of course, you must consider your financial ability to continually purchase shares. As with all investment methods, there is no performance guarantee.

Saratoga National Bank Appoints New Board Member SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company has appointed Marianne Pompa LaRoche to its Board of Directors.

Pompa LaRoche is vice president of Pompa Bros., Inc., a family owned stone quarry and material supplier that serves the construction industry. She has more than 25 years of experience in management, sales and accounting with the business.

Pompa LaRoche earned a bachelor’s degree in Management from Ithaca College and is certified as a Construction Industry Technician. She is also a member of the Northeastern Subcontractors Association, the National Association of Professional Women and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Active in her community, she serves as vice president of the National Association of Women in Construction’s Capital District Chapter, vice president of the Upstate New York U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Newest board member to the Saratoga National Bank and Trust company, Pompa LaRoche. Photo provided.

Parent Association, a past board member for the Saratoga County Women’s Republican club, and is an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa. Saratoga National Bank provides banking, investment, insurance and other financial services through seven Saratoga County locations, with an eighth office slated for Colonie later this year. It is rated a 5-Star Superior institution by BauerFinancial.

New Attorney Joins Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C. ALBANY—Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C., Upstate New York’s largest certified WBE law firm, announces its newest addition to the team, Attorney Alexandra Bresee Morgen.

Morgen, who joined the firm as an associate, will be resident in the firm’s Albany office. She will focus primarily on labor and employment, municipal law and insurance defense litigation matters. She received her J.D. from Wake Forest university School of Law, where she was “Executive Editor

of Wake forest Law Review”, and her B.A., summa cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany.

Prior to joining Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C., she was Of Counsel at O’Connor, O’Connor, Bresee & First, P.C. Established in 2009, Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C. is certified as a Women Business Enterprise by the State of New York, the largest law firm in Upstate New York to hold this certification.

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week ofweek m/d-m/d of 4/11-4/17 friday, m/d: friday, 4/11: x, x pm New Regime, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

x, x pm Alex @ Bailey’sKates, - 583.60609 pm

@ The Bread Basket - 587.4233

The Schmooze, 9 pm x, x pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Rey, 8 pm x, x pm Del @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

x, x pm Basin Street Blues, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 x, x pm Rich Ortiz, pm @ Druthers Brewing10 - 306.5275

Bolton, Nolan and Greene, 9 pm saturday, m/d: @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

x, x pm Tailspin, x, x pm 10 pm

@ Irish Times - 583.0003 @ Javier’s - 871.1827

x, x pm The Velmas, @ Bentley’s - 899.43009 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Cantina - 587-5577

@ Pub - 583.9400 @ Caroline Gaffney’sSt.- 583.7359

Erin 9 pm x, x Harkes, pm @ Gaffney’s Irish Times- 587.7359 - 583.0003

Radio Junkies(5:30) / Hot Mess , 10:30 pm x, x pm

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

x, x pmHood, 7 pm James @ Nanola The Mill- -587-1300 899.5253

x, x pm Just Nate, 6:30 pm

The PartingUltra GlassLounge - 583.1916 @ Primetime - 583-4563

x, xPeep pm + the Funk Sheep/Los Elk, 9 pm Bo @ Putnam PrimeliveDen Ultra- 584.8066 Lounge - 583.4563 @

x, x pmPill, 8 pm Sugar @ Ravenswood Putnam Den -- 371-8771 584.8066 @

x, x Shames, pm The 9 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

x, x pm Mike Deangelis, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

x, x pm Seth Warden @ The Saratoga Winery Trio, - 584.94636 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463

x, x pm Last @ VaporRide, - 792.82829 pm

@ Tinney’s Tavern - 450-1066

The Refrigerators, 8 pm

saturday, m/d:

@ Vapor - 792-8282

x, x pm Woodstone, 9 pm

English, 10:30 pm x, x pm Kings @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Ubuntu, 8 pm x, x pm @ Nanola - 587-1300 @ The Mill - 899.5253 Dan Eddo, 6:30 pm x, x pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Wild Adriatic w/ Swear + Shake/Maggie Goble, 8 pm x, x pm

x, x pm

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

x, x pm @ Ravenswood - 371-8771 @ Putnam Den - Nate, 584.8066 9 pm x, x pm @ The Mill - 899-5253 @ Vapor - 792.8282 Big Fez + the Surfmatics, 7 pm

Cantrip, 7 pm

sunday, m/d: sunday, 4/13:

@ One Caroline - 587.2026

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

x, x pm

The Stray Birds, @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 x, x pm

7 pm

Russ Kenedy, noon/ New Madrid (4pm)

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 @ Nanola - 587-1300

x, x pm

Open Mic w Steve Chindano, 8 pm

@ The Mill - 899.5253 @ The Lounge at Javier’s - 371.8771

x, x pm

monday, 4/14:

@ SPAC - 584.9330

Bobby Dick, 6:30 pm

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

@ Bailey’s Bentley’s- 583.6060 - 899.4300 @

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

wednesday, 4/16:

Rusty Old Guys, 8 pm

x, x pm Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, 9 pm x, x pmCandlen, 9 pm Steve

Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066 @ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

tuesday, @ Brook Tavern - 871.1473 m/d:

@ 9Bailey’s - 583.6060 @ Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Megan Houde- Comin at ya!

At The Cantina Saturday, The Mill Thursday.

@ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

x, x pm

saturday, 4/12: @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

SPOTLIGHT

@ Druthers Brewing - 306.5275

Megan Houde, 9 pm x, x pm @ Cantina - 587-5577 @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 Master Cylinders, 10 pm x, x pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Jazz Night, 10 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

2x2

ROMA

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Jeff Walton, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm

thursday, 4/17: Al Bruno, 8 pm

@ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777

Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587-5577

Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm x, x pm Chris @ One Caroline - 587.2026

@ Crown Grill - 583.1105

tuesday, 4/15: wednesday, m/d:

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

x, x pm

Megan Houde, 7 pm

Rich Ortiz, 10 pm

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400

Hot Club of Saratoga, 8 pm Stone Revival Band, 8 pm @ Nanola - 587-1300

@ The Mill - 899-5253

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Boeing Boeing Gone!

HMT Wraps Its 29th Season with A Hilarious Comedy

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater (HMT) wraps up their 29th season with Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing at the Spa

Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The show runs weekends April 18 through May 4.

It’s the 1960s and swinging

bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when a new and speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his careful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in town simultaneously and catastrophe looms. A riotous farce is now set to arrive - fasten your seat belts!

The directors of Boeing Boeing are Michael McDermott and Michael C. Mensching. McDermott has recently appeared onstage in HMT’s The Drowsy Chaperone, along with serving as the scenic designer for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, assistant directing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and directing several HMT play readings.

Mensching has directed numerous community theater productions in the capital region.

The cast of Boeing Boeing includes Conrad Browne Lörcher as Bernard, Nick Casey as Robert, Erin Giacomino as Gloria, Robin Leary as Berthe, Melinda Richner as Gabriella and Kathryn Starczewski as Gretchen.

The artistic team includes scenic designer Kevin Miller, lighting designer Jaime Martinez-Rivera, costume designers Samantha Garwood and Sarabell Wrigley, sound designer Barry Streifert and

Berthe (Robin Leary), Gretchen (Kathryn Starczewski)

Gabriella (Melinda Richner), Robert (Nick Casey), Bernard (Conrad Browne Lörcher)

properties designer Steve Moulton.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays April 18, 19, 25, 26, May 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Matinees are on Sundays April 27 and May 4 at 2 p.m. An optional dinner package is available at Bookmakers Restaurant at the Holiday Inn prior

to the evening performances or following the matinee performances for an additional $22 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Ticket prices are $23 and $26. For reservations or further information, call HMT at (518) 587-4427 or visit homemadetheater.org.

Is This Guy On The Level?

Sustainable Humorist Brings Show to Saratoga’s Caffè Lena SARATOGA SPRINGS — High-energy storytelling humorist Dirck Toll returns to Caffè Lena on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. with another set of hilariously twisted tales, and once again his staging will set a leading example for carbon-neutral entertainment: natural lighting, natural amplification, a backdrop made of salvaged materials, and a stylish wardrobe from secondhand shops. “I’m not necessarily saying that every performer should be just like me,” Toll clarifies, “I’m just saying that a lot more of them should be a lot more like me.”

Toll’s hyperkinetic blend of theater, literature, performance art and comedy has made his previous shows picks-of-the-week in many area publications. The Albany

Times Union has gone so far as to proclaim “Calling Dirck Toll an underground Mark Twain might be a stretch, but not by much.” Toll does not dispute this.

Toll specializes in humor that springs from unexpected twists of ideas and behavior, and this edition of his human-powered show “Levelling Charges” finds him single-handedly acting out stories that feature an aggressive passer-by, a sarcastic piece of office furniture, a collision of poets and a mystifying construction project. His commitment to resource conservation is as uncompromising as his creative vision, and the mind-jolting humor of “Levelling Charges” makes it abundantly clear that a show doesn’t need electricity to be electrifying.

As Toll puts it, “Power corrupts, so we’ll see if using less power will corrupt me any less.”

Advance tickets with all fees are $ 11.34 general, $ 9.27 students/ seniors/Caffè members. For more information, go to caffelena.org or call (518) 583-0022.

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Four Shows In One At The Tang Museum New Spring Exhibition Showcases Alumni Artists

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With careers spanning five decades and works ranging across diverse mediums, four artists at the cutting edge of contemporary art are the focus of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery’s Alumni Invitational 4, which runs through June 15.

The exhibition of Skidmore College graduates features a massive installation by Gayle Wells Mandle ’63, geometric paintings

by Grace DeGennaro ’78, abstract paintings by Nicole Parcher ’90, and ceramic sculpture by Courtney Mattison ’08. The invitational builds on past exhibitions at the Tang that feature prominent Skidmore graduates working in an interdisciplinary context.

The exhibition is “visually rich and diverse,” says show curator Rachel Seligman, Tang assistant director for curatorial affairs. With

the show’s new and recent work in a range of styles and mediums, she describes it as “like four solo exhibitions with interesting connections among them—about the way we relate to each other as human beings and the way we relate to our natural surroundings.”

The public is also invited to the following free events: • Tuesday, April 15, noon, Curator’s Tour of Alumni Invitational 4 with Rachel Seligman, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs; • Saturday, June 14, 2:15 p.m., Artists’ Talk—Alumni Invitational 4, a discussion led

by Rachel Seligman celebrating four Skidmore graduates whose careers span 50 years and a diverse range of mediums with the artists and reception to follow.

Auditions, Kids Open Mic On Tap For Saratoga Children’s Theatre

SARATOGA SPRINGS – About 30 of the finest youth performers from the capital region will once again ‘strut their stuff ’ in a unique and casual setting as Saratoga Children’s Theatre (SCT) will have a special edition of its popular Kids Open Mic. Performers range from 8 to 18 years of age.

The popular performances are hosted by Rick Bolton and will take place next Thursday, April 17 at the downtown Stadium Café (389 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of the food and beverage sales from that evening will go to SCT’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. In addition, there will be silent auction and raffle items.

A keyboard, CD player and iPod interface is provided as needed.

Rick Bolton can also accompany a youth performer on guitar.

Also, SCT will hold auditions for its fall production of The

Wizard of Oz on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday May 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (for children entering fourth through tenth grade in the fall) at the Saratoga Senior Center (5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs).

Actors should come with a prepared musical theater song and sheet music. An accompanist will be provided (No CD’s, a cappella, or MP3 tracks).

Rehearsal will start September 11 and the show performances are October 25, 26 and 27.

Please bring a photograph of yourself to attach to your audition. This does not need to be a formal headshot. Any size photo will work. We ask that you list all conflicts that you have beginning September 11 through Oct 27 on your audition form. The production will be directed by Tony Rivera with musical direction by Alex Dicicco and will be produced by Meg Kelly.

Study of a Monument, Gayle Wells Mandle

The Tang Museum, located on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, is open

noon–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday, with extended hours through 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and is closed on

Mondays and major holidays. For more information, call (518) 5808080 or visit skidmore.edu/tang.

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Kyle Jewell, Diane Fowler

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Emcee Phil Bayly, Carolyn Micheli

SOS Gala Committee: Front- Cindy Harrington, Laura Chodos, Jerry Mathews. Rear- Brianne Planko, Diane Fowler, Kyle Jewell, Mary Chamberlain, Annie Delano.

SOS Staff: Paul Weil, Cindy Harrington, Christina Samuels, Bonnie Potter, Robert Curry, Crystal Swinton, Shirl Lloyd, James Stafford, Ginny Stoliker, Peter Whitten

Skip and Coleen Carlson, Jenny Jurkiewicz, Liz Borawski

Tristina McDonald, Julie Davis

Devante Lewis, Amanda Moore

Jonathon D’Allaird, Crystal Swinton Shirl Lloyd, Christina Samuels

Karen and Ken Klotz

Jim DeWard, Mary, Patti Riggi, Lisa Capasso, Kathy Goodwin, Mary Eckardt

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Tastes Of The Mediterranean From Euro Delicacies Sweet Potato Cranberry Salad *Items available at the market.

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet potatoes* ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup chopped scallions* Salt and pepper Olive oil Peel, dice and steam sweet potatoes until tender. Allow cooling. Place on serving platter and top with chopped cranberries, walnuts and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Farmers’ Market customers lift their forks with gusto for the Mediterranean cuisine brought each week to market by Euro Delicacies. An array of a dozen or so stainless steel warming trays creates a savory buffet of options at the Euro Delicacies station on the second floor of the Lincoln Baths market.

Euro Delicacies is familyrun and headed by Armin Hrelja, who grew up in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

“Our most popular dishes are Spanakopita and Eggplant Parmesan,” notes Hrelja, who works with his family members to create entrees reflecting their Eastern European background.

“But usually by the end of the

market session, we have sold out of just about everything.”

From vegetarian dishes like grape leaves stuffed with lemony rice (dolmades) to meat and vegetable-filled pies (Burek), spanakopita (spinach-and feta filled pastry) and stuffed peppers; the generous portions of homecooked food served up by Euro Delicacies at the market keep people coming back each weekend for more.

Other favorites on the menu include Pile Pita, lasagna-style layers of filo dough, caramelized vegetables and chicken breast; eggplant Parmesan; moussaka and stuffed cabbage rolls.

“Everything we offer is made

Saratoga Eagle Presents the 25th Annual Polka Dance Benefit

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Eagle will present the 25th annual Polka Dance to benefit Saratoga Bridges on Sunday, April 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus, located at the corner of Rt. 29 West and Pine Road in Saratoga Springs.

The Guest of Honors are Dick and Joanne Pillar of Polkabration and the event features the “Polka

Country Musicians” from Jewett City, CT, a live internet broadcast on Polish New Castle Radio with Jas & Stas, Polka recordings by Eddie Grzyb, cash bar, Polish and American food prepared by K of C staff, raffles, prizes and 50/50 drawing.

All proceeds benefit Saratoga Bridges special projects. As seating is limited, reserve tickets are $15. Tickets can be bought at the door, if available. For information and reservations, please contact Steve or Cathy Coblish at (518) 899-3061 or scoblish@ nycap.rr.com.

from scratch, including all the sauces,” notes Hrelja. “We buy our ingredients from local farms and vendors.”

For dessert, Euro Delicacies offers the very popular honeyand-nut-filled pastry called baklava. Made with multiple layers of thin, flaky phyllo dough, Euro Delicacies uses walnuts and honey in its version of this popular sweet.

Euro Delicacies will continue to serve customers at the farmers market once it moves outdoors to High Rock Park in May. “We will be selling our food on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and think it will be popular for people wanting a quick meal or picnic

You can vary the proportions of this recipe to suit your preferences. The brilliant colors of this nutritious dish make it a colorful addition to any meal.

downtown, or as take-out food to enjoy at home,” says Hrelja.

In addition to selling at farmers’ markets, during the

workweek Euro Delicacies staffs a busy lunch station in the Empire State Plaza in Albany.

“Year Of No Sugar: A Memoir”

Eve Schaub Photo by Stephen Schaub

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m., Northshire Bookstore Saratoga will host a reading, discussion and signing with Eve Schaub, author

of Year of No Sugar: A Memoir.

Year of No Sugar is what the conversation about ‘kicking the sugar addiction” looks like for a real American family— a roller coaster of unexpected discoveries and challenges.

In an age when sugar is continuously unmasked as a health villain, this perfectly timed memoir chronicles the story of the Schaub family’s twelve months without added sugar of any sort: no fructose, no refined cane, no molasses, no honey, no maple syrup, no corn syrup in an attempt to live healthier and better. Along the way, Eve Schaub became a sugar sleuth, science geek and stand in for the rest of us who aren’t quite ready to shun the sugar just yet.

It’s a fascinating experiment that

reveals just how tightly we’re all held hostage by sugar, and what it takes to kick the habit.

For more information call (518) 682-4200 or visit the northshire.com.

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Community Rallies to Support April 13 “Empty Bowls” Event to Benefit Wilton Food Pantry From Skidmore Chefs to Young Scouts to Corporate Sponsors, Event Builds on “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” WILTON – The Wilton Food Pantry (WFP) invites the public to its third annual “Empty Bowls” fundraising event to help the hungry, taking place at the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 on Route 9 in Wilton, on Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The premise of Empty Bowls is simple: each attendee is able to choose a unique handcrafted bowl; or a produced bowl, fill it with a simple meal of soup, chili and bread; and then take the bowl home after

the event, as a reminder of neighbors faced with empty bowls every week.

Advance tickets are $20/ handcrafted Bowl and $15/ produced bowl at wiltonfoodpantry.org or at the three Wilton branches of Saratoga National Bank. Admission at the door (if available) will be $25/ $20. The 2013 Empty Bowls was a sold out event.

“Each bowl at this event is a true vessel of hope and the admission price allows the Pantry to purchase over 100 pounds of food from the

Regional Food Bank,” notes WFP Board President Debi Zellan.

In addition to the handmade ceramic bowls and food, the afternoon will feature live music by John and Orion Kribs, with special guests, Doug Moody and Arlin Greene. A silent auction will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with items including donated vacation homes in Ecuador, Italy, Florida and Honolulu, a gas grill, jewelry, personal services, shopping, fine dining, golf, art and more.

Community Pitching In to Help The varied contributors to the event include Skidmore Ceramics students crafting bowls, Skidmore chefs cooking the food, individuals and businesses providing silent auction items, the media offering promotion, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts tending to diners and the Elks generously donating the space.

“This event amplifies the spirit of the food pantry, which is Neighbor helping Neighbor. Folks are doing what they can to be part of this home-grown solution—strengthening community, volunteerism, generational ties - working together to resolve food insecurity and provide good nutrition, which makes for a healthier Wilton,” said event organizer and Board member Dennis Towers, whose company, McKinley Griffen Design & Advertising, is providing its services free of charge to the Pantry.

Event sponsors include: - “Souper Hero” Sponsors (top level): Hannaford Supermarkets; D.A. Collins & Saratoga Veterinary Hospital.

- “Bountiful Bowl” Sponsor: Saratoga National Bank - “Hunger Helper” sponsor: Lant’s Auto “The Empty Bowls event exemplifies a strong sense of generational community. Girl Scout Troop #3555 pre-washing bowls to set out; Boy Scout Troop #24 helping with set up, kitchen and general assistance throughout the event; and volunteers of all ages lending a hand during the event,” notes Towers.

“This event is the single largest source of funds to operate this 100 percent volunteer food

pantry, and it is a rare opportunity to build community within the Town of over 16,000 residents,” Towers continued.

About Wilton Food Pantry Residents of Wilton can visit the Pantry 12 times in a year for a three-day emergency supply of food for their family. The Wilton Food Pantry distributed groceries equal to over 25,000 meals in 2013.

“The neighbors we serve range from seniors to infants. They include people facing job loss to people with health issues and families whose income has not kept pace with rising costs. These are real issues. We have a responsibility to keep our community strong and to help each other,” comments Debi Zellan, WFP Board President.

The families that utilize Wilton Food Pantry services are also educated about nutrition, food origins, and meal preparation.

“Chef Ben Niese of Skidmore, who became involved at our first Empty Bowls, is now a Board Member and volunteer. Ben will look at inventory on a given day, with a focus on perishables. He will write-up easy to prepare recipes on the spot, which we share with the families. This helps them get back to “slow food” principles and perhaps prepare foods they have not had in the past. We now have a recipe binder that clients can pull from. It has a recipe for virtually any food item we have. It was put together as a gift by two of our volunteers.” explains WFP Vice President, Connie Towers.

Further information about the Pantry and tickets for the event are available at WiltonFoodPantry.org.

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Ballston Spa Schools Receive $2,000 for Literacy Fund

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VFW Post 358 Commander Earl “Doc” Manning presents a check for $2,000 to BSCSD Board of Education President Jeanne Obermayer (left) and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment & Pupil Services Laurel Logan-King (right).

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Maurice “Christopher” Morley Literacy Fund recently received a sizable donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 358 in Ballston Spa. Local Commander Earl “Doc” Manning presented a $2,000 check to the district at a recent Board of Education meeting.

Morley was a former Malta Avenue Elementary School student who struggled with dyslexia and left school early to serve in World War ll. Because of this, Morley did not receive his diploma from

Ballston Spa High School until half a century later through the Operation Graduation program.

In his honor, the Ballston Spa Rotary Club established this award in 2008. It is presented annually in June to a 5th grade student from each of the four elementary schools who “demonstrate exceptional determination and perseverance on the road to reading.”

The $2,000 was raised during a recent “Salute to Literacy” benefit hosted by VFW Post 358 and its Auxiliaries that included a spaghetti dinner, a bake sale, a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction.

The Morley award is administered through the district’s Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, which supports programs and initiatives that include: Sponsor-A-Scholar, STEM enrichment programs, Fine & Performing Arts, the Alumni Network and the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School.

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

Baited, Bated Baited means to entice or lure something.

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Thoroughbred’s Move Up In National Rankings

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore women’s tennis team is ranked No. 14 in the nation and No. 6 in the Northeast Region.

But it’s not just the numbers that have held head coach Curt Speerschneider’s expectations just as high as they’ve ever been since he took over the reins of the program in 2006.

“The leadership,” Speerschneider said. “I always stress that a team is only as good as its leaders. If there’s no leadership, there’s not direction.

They can be the most talented players in the world, but if they don’t have a direction or motivation, it goes nowhere. This team is definitely shaping up to be one of the stronger teams that I’ve ever coached at Skidmore, or in my career, including when I was at Washington and Lee [University] and we were No. 1 in the country for a while and finished No. 2 for three years straight. This team has a little bit of extra. They just go out there and play for each other.”

One of those leaders is Lee Ford.

Ford is a proven All-Liberty League talent and ITA All-American Doubles performer who was the New York State Division III No. 2 Singles champion in 2012-13.

After a semester abroad, Speerschneider didn’t know what to expect when she came back this winter.

“When she came back you could definitely see the difference that she brought in her playing ability,” Speerschneider said. “She’s a

player who is very unassuming out there. She’s not a big powerhouse player, but she just works her tail end off, no matter who she’s playing, every single match.”

“That right there, in the realm of leadership, is huge because the rest of the team can see that. She doesn’t have half the tools as some of the players she’s playing, but she’s right there beating some of them too. She’s a huge factor,” he continued. “She shows that team what it takes to compete at that level. You can’t just take a back seat or relax for a single point, which she never does. She’s a very smart player, and person, and she tells the team the right things before a match, during a match and after.”

In addition to Ford, Speerschneider included the other three seniors (Melissa Hirsch, Rachel Plevinsky, Robyn Baird) as symbols for the younger players to follow.

“The group of seniors that are on the team this year, they’re the ones driving the ship, and it’s nice for me that they take a lot of the responsibility themselves,” Speerschneider said.

“They do a lot of the work themselves.

They’re out there making everybody else do it, so that’s a big factor. They’re really putting the pieces together and they want to go out with a big bang, which so far they have.”

Aside from the seniors, younger stars, such as freshman Madeline Benn, have stepped up. Benn earned women’s tennis Rookie of the Week honors for third week in a row this past week. “[Benn]’s been a little bit thrown to the wolves,” Speerschneider said.

“She’s learning on the fly playing No. 1 doubles with Lee Ford, who is a two-time All-American. And playing a pretty high singles spot too.

She’s done very well with all of that, almost to an amazement with how well she’s handled it. She still has her ups and downs, but she always does what she needs to. She’s kind of like Lee. She’s a hard worker. When she gets into a tight spot or a tough match she just works harder.”

With the rankings being released Thursday, the Thoroughbreds (5-0 Liberty League, 12-3 overall) moved up five spots.

Also, Ford and doubles teammate Madeline Benn moved from No. 10 in the Northeast Region to No. 3. The top four doubles teams from each region get an automatic bid to nationals.

Hopeful to move even up more spots in the national team rankings, Speerschneider anticipates his team to close out the final two regular season matches with wins before the Liberty League Championships begin April 25.

The first of those two will be Saturday’s home Senior Day against the College of New Jersey at 1 p.m.

Being in the conversation with the top 15 teams in the country, Speerschneider said the team has come a long way, including learning a lot from a 9-0 loss to No. 4 ranked Amherst in Wellesley, Massachusetts on April 5 (the team’s only loss in its last seven matches).

Before that, the Thoroughbreds’ other two losses came in back-toback matches against No. 1 Williams College and Trinity College

Photo by Bob Ewell/Skidmore Athletics

“Amherst and William are kind of in the same realm—always top five in the country and bouncing around to even No. 1 at times,” Speerschneider said. “Any time we play them it’s definitely a learning experience. With them it’s always the realization of how close we are to them. Yeah we lost 9-0, but it’s not a total blow-us-offthe-courts loss. Every match was very competitive. And just a lot of back and forth. Those teams are more experienced with taking the big points and that’s what we’re learning from them is how to play the big points big.”

Speerschneider recalled the tradition of the program when former coach Jeff Segrave and the Thoroughbreds claimed the national championship—back in 1998 with the likes of Jamie Stoler.

For Speerschneider, this year’s team is nudging into the conversation of being up for a title, as well as adding on to the tradition of recent seasons.

“Recently we’ve kind of had to rebuild, and the landscape of Division III has really changed since then as well,” Speerschneider said. “There are

Title Fight Up For Grabs At Kaged Kombat 19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs native Kenny Gordon will be fighting for the 170-pound title against William Caso in tonight’s Kaged Kombat event at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Other bouts include Noah Hughes against Adam Maslonka, Shawn Clow against Adam J. Rathbun, Ryan Munger against Jonathan Tyler Hillier, Kyle Turner against Joe Stills, Mike Domalewicz against Eddie Charette, Robert Ives against

Eugene Plekhanov and Andrew Whiting against Neil Van Flatern.

The three-by-three minute rounds will also include the return of women to the cage.

Paige Matheson will rematch Heather Lefevre for a total of nine bouts on the night.

“It’s the first time in a year because there’s not a big pool of females looking to fight MMA,” said Kaged Kombat promoter Nick Sanzo. “But, many times the female fights turn out to be the highlight of the night.”

Last time the two met up, in Hudson’s Fall Brawl on November 2, 2012, Lefevre came out on top.

With Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, wrestling and karate backgrounds all being represented, Kaged Kombat FC 19 is shaping to heat up the Saratoga Springs City Center, starting with the first fight at 8 p.m.

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probably 40 teams in the country that could all beat each other at any given date. It’s definitely a lot more parody and competitive. Our teams have carried that tradition very well. It’s not just a rag-tag program. We’re considered one of the strongest athletic teams here at Skidmore and we’re carrying that flag too. We want to keep it going. We’re not content just being another team in the country playing Division III. We want to be one of the best known—a powerhouse.”

This year, there is some added pressure to make it to the tournament. The Thoroughbreds have to win the conference tournament for their automatic bid to nationals, as opposed to getting in with an atlarge bid.

Skidmore has won the Liberty League title in each of the past three seasons and has earned a nationals berth in each of the past six years.

“We know we have the targets on our backs,” Speerschneider said.

“Teams are going to be coming for us, and at that point everyone is playing for an NCAA bid.”

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Athleticism: Where Does It Come From?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Watching the NCAA basketball championship games gives one the feeling that these kids are super human athletes.

Well, generally speaking, they are!

But there comes a price with their skill. It’s the price of the process through hard work and dedication. I will guess that when these kids were youngsters they were not forced to play by a parent or biddy coach. They developed a love for what they’re doing, maybe by starting out next to their house, in their driveway, where there was a basket, or at

the playground, influenced by their group of friends.

It was a seed planted by their own curiosity, like the dandelion that gets germinated by the wind.

I see all of these parents trying to encourage their children to play sports by becoming the metaphorical wind in their child’s life, with the planting and germinating of the seed for development in the sport, to nurture the growth for the love of athletics.

This is OK, but the growth of this plant, the child, after the seed begins to root, needs to have the desire and want to be a bona fide dandelion/athlete, or as my metaphor becomes a reality, blossom into loving a sport.

Greatness in athletics isn’t born. It’s grown!

Yes, I have written about this before, but it has become a topic of discussion again, in the media, and not just the sports media. There is a great line of division on this topic Consider this fact: there are not that many athletic scholarships to be raked in by a budding young athlete and there is even a lesser chance of these developing athletes to move on to play at the professional level.

A related story, one about how out of touch some parents can be to the possibilities of their child becoming a basketball star. A story that was passed on to me from former Saratoga City Director of Recreation, John Noonan. Years ago Coach Noonan proposed lowering the Biddy Basketball league’s baskets to 8.5 feet, for the 9 year olds and younger. You wouldn’t believe the resistance he got from some of the parents. One parent told him that he would ruin her son’s chance of playing at the high school and, or college levels, not to mention in the pros. The shorter distance the basket is, from the ground up, would help in the development of good fundamental habits as they grow with their game in the future. John Noonan was absolutely right with his idea, and this now has become a national trend and a successful one.

I do believe there are some people with innate athletic ability, but I don’t believe they might shine a little brighter than the athlete who works hours daily on his or her game. Someone with the good fortune to be born with the gift of athleticism isn’t

automatically the best athlete. It’s what they do with it that counts.

The success of athletes in the NCAA tournament, men and women, who have shown us the skills they have as basketball players, isn’t just innate. The majority of college players have worked very hard to be where they are.

The best example I have is my experience as a kid. I had athletic ability that wasn’t recognized by most people, especially those who had little or no influence in my life. It was my determination to excel at the game I loved— basketball. In my younger years, there were few who expressed their appreciation of my potential and recognized that I had athletic blood flowing through my veins.

I guess that’s what motivated me to practice more than anyone else. I had friends who were more talented athletes, but did not have the drive I had to excel at the game. When I was in junior high, I had no idea how obsessed I was about basketball, but I did understand that I wanted to be the best I could be.

Please don’t misunderstand my intentions for using myself as

an example, but no one knows me like I do. I can honestly say that because I remember so much of my younger years. As a coach, I was able to recognize that passion for the game in my players. There were those who worked hard and had the drive to be the best athlete they could possibly be, even if they weren’t as gifted athletically as some of their friends with God-given athletic ability.

So when I would take a student-athlete aside and tell him, or her, that I thought I could help them become a better player, I know they knew I was sincere and they could feel that I really believed that to be true.

I felt that if I could instill a confidence in their own abilities to improve, they believed that they could achieve at a much higher level. So I have always thought that good athletes were made and not born, no matter what their individual limitations or advantages might be.

I’m truly convinced that good athletes come from inside the soul, where the passion grows. I think that this is true in all aspects of life of the human existence.

Saratoga TODAY's Star Athletes Brett Bisping

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Molly Kern

Siena • Sophomore • Forward

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The Siena Saints are College Basketball Invitational champions, and Brett Bisping is a big reason why the program just won a national tournament.

Complimented by teammate Rob Poole’s 23-point performance, Bisping helped the Saints respond to a Game 2 beat down with an 81-68 victory at Siena’s Alumni Rec Center on April 5.

Bisping hit two threes from beyond the arc en route to 20 points, nine rebounds and a 2014 CBI Most Valuable Player Award.

The 6-foot-8 developing big man averaged 16 points in the three-game championship series against Fresno State. He also shot 14-for-17 from the charity stripe, during that span.

Finding his stride this season, Bisping is one of many young stars on the Saints’ roster who will be returning next year.

In the past week, Blue Streaks’ midfielder Molly Kern has made a living finding the back of the net.

The junior produced nine goals and two assists over a twogame span, with six of those goals coming in a 16-2 win over Ballston Spa Saturday, April 5.

The other three goals came from Tuesday’s heartbreaking 13-12 loss at Shenendehowa, who was led by junior midfielder Rachel Picchi’s four goals.

Kern is leading the Blue Streaks by far with 12 total goals this season and 14 points.

After Thursday’s game against Averill Park (after press time), the Streaks will get back at it this Tuesday at home against Columbia at noon before having a week off from scheduled games.

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Community Sports Bulletin Skidmore Soccer Teams To Host Charity Soccer Camp SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore varsity men and women’s soccer teams are hosting the second annual Soccer Without Borders camp for boys and girls, ages 6-14, at Skidmore College’s Wachenheim Field.

Last season the women’s soccer team competed in the NCAA Division III national tournament. The men’s soccer team finished runner-up in the Liberty League championship.

Athletes from both teams will coach campers, while all proceeds will go to Soccer Without Borders, a non-profit organization that

Photo by Bob Ewell

benefits underprivileged communities around the world. This year the Thoroughbreds are partnering with Positive Tracks, a national youth-centric nonprofit that supports and matches youth charitable athletic efforts.

The camp will be Monday, April 14–Friday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m.

–12:15 p.m. with an early drop-off at 8:15 a.m. Bring your own snacks and beverages, and wear shin guards and turf shoes or cleats.

A donation of $75-$100 is requested. Soccer equipment can also be donated and will be collected

throughout the week to send to children in Uganda.

Checks should be made payable to “Soccer Without Borders.” Camp registration can be completed by going to the link bit.ly/1k3WnWI. For more information, email soccerwoborders@ gmail.com or Andrew Blake, a 2013 senior defenseman for the men’s team, at ablake@ skidmore.edu. For more information about Soccer Without Borders, visit soccerwithoutborders.org.

Burnt Hills Locals Earn Hardware With JMJC PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center enjoyed another big medal haul at the 27th annual Liberty Bell Judo Classic on April 5.

Burnt Hills High School graduate Jack Hatton, 18, won his second straight Liberty Bell crown, going 5-0 to claim the 90kg weight class along with the $350 winner’s purse.

Hatton, who holds the No. 1 slot for the 81kg under 21 category and No. 5 on the 81kg Sr. rankings bumped up a weight to get more matches and now is No. 3 in the 90kg under 21 weight class and No. 8 on the Sr. 90kg rankings with this result.

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Nick Irabli also took gold dominating the Plus-100kg division winning all four of his matches by ippon (full point) to collect the $350. Irabli moved to a career high No. 7 on the USA Judo senior ranking list with this result.

Burnt Hills High School freshman Quentin Cook, 15, went 4-0 to capture the gold in the 66kg under 21 division and Burnt Hills High Senior, Eric Skylar, 17, continued his steady improvement, picking up a bronze in the 81kg under 21 category to close out the JMJC medal count.

Also representing the JMJC, Ashley Hejlik, 27, dominated her new weight class, having moved down from 52kg to 48kg, taking a gold, her first at the Liberty Bell, posting a 3-0 record. Hejlik debuts on the ranking list in 48kg at No. 7.

Jimmy Valentin added another novice title to his collection going 4-0 to win the 66kg division.

Dave Harris, 28, continued to improve going 4-1 to take a silver in the very deep 66kg category which moves him up to a career best No. 7. SCCC student, Maria Dhami, 18, lost only in a very tight final to Alain Abuan to take a silver medal in 52kg. Dhami holds on to her No. 3 Sr. ranking and No. 1 under 21 ranking.

Joe Martinez, 21, looked sharp, picking up a bronze medal in 60kg and going 3-1 on the day. Martinez rose to a career high No. 9 on USA Judo’s rankings list. Rich Connell, 32, won a bronze in Plus-100kg to enter the rankings for the first time coming in at No. 10. Connell also picked up a bronze in the Plus100kg masters (over 30) category.

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Jason Morris Judo Center athletes earned more medals at the Liberty Bell Judo Classic April 5. (back row l-r) Rich Connell, Brice Rudat, Alex Turner, Nick Irabli, Joe Connelly. (middle row l-r) Dave Harris, Quentin Cook, Haley Meara, Cammi Kaichi, Jimmy Valentin, Jack Hatton. (kneeling l-r) Joe Martinez, Maria Dhami and Eric Skylar.

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CHAMPS!

Saints Take CBI Championship in Decisive Game 3

LOUDONVILLE — The Siena men’s basketball team ended the longest season in program history on top.

Winning Game 3 of the Collge Basketball Invitational against Fresno State, 81-68, the Saints officially end the 2013-14 season with a 20-18 (14-5 at home) record.

The young Saints, who were preseason picked to finish 10th in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, turned their season around and made it well known from the beginning of Game 3 that it was going to stay that way.

Sophomore Brett Bisping, junior Rob Poole and freshman

Marquis Wright all scored in double figures for the Saints, while Bisping claimed Most Valuable Player honors.

After losing in the MAAC tournament, Siena defeated the likes of Stony Brook, Penn State and Illinois State before winning the threegame series against Fresno State. In all, the Saints won nine of their last 11 matchups.

Taking over the program just over a year ago, Siena head coach, and Saratoga Springs resident, Jimmy Patsos is the first to take the Saints to a national tournament title since the program went to Division I in 1976.

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Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

SPORTS

Week of April 11 – April 17, 2014

Horse Symposium Starts This Weekend becoming a more and more popular way for horse owners to get together, have some laughs and friendly competition. This seminar will give you an overview to some of the classes offered at the Hudson Valley Ranch Horse Association Shows.

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BALLSTON SPA — The 23rd Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium will take place this Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center on 556 Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. The Horse Symposium, a public event, will feature well known equine experts and veterinarians with live horse demonstrations, riding clinics and educational presentations. Horse enthusiasts from across New York State and New England look forward to this popular annual event. Over 200 attendees are expected to view horse presentations, demonstrations and clinics, including the ones listed below.

clinic will demonstrate techniques that will help to calm you both and get you into a relaxed, working frame of mind.

The Mechanics of Speed (3 p.m.)

Exercises to help improve your horse’s agility in barrel racing and games. Proper turning and correct placement to improve speed and performance in your horse through patterns. Things a rider can do to help their horse so they are happy at the job they are doing.

SUNDAY

Equine Wound Care (9 a.m.)

The horse’s body has an amazing innate ability to heal; learn how to maximize that ability. We will cover what to do when you first see a wound, which wounds are red alert situations, how wounds heal, and how vital your role is in the healing process.

Poor Performance in the Equine Athlete (9 a.m.)

Regardless of vocation, equine athletes can experience poor performance. How do you address a problem that could originate from several or multiple body systems?

This discussion will focus on the diagnosis, causes, and treatments of common problems originating in the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems that limit the potential of the equine athlete.

Snorts, Stomps, and Squeals (10:15 a.m.)

A look at the comparisons and contrasts between domestic and feral horse behavior as a way to consider approaches to modifying housing and handling environments to improve equine health and welfare.

Equine Massage (9 a.m.)

Find out why understanding how your horse’s skeleton and muscles work together can improve how you and your horse work as a team.

Managing Parasites (10:15 a.m.)

Discussion on deworming products, fecal examinations, resistance in parasites, and parasites in the horse.

Planning for Life-Time Care for Horses (11:30 a.m.)

A discussion session focusing on the realities horse owners need to be prepared to face in order to provide, and pay for, a lifetime of care for their horses.

A Second Career for NY Bred OTTB’s (noon) The Western New York polo club will demonstrate how they are giving former racehorses a second career with dignity. Attendees will learn about working with and retraining the Thoroughbred Racehorse. Thoroughbreds have a great work ethic, are quick learners and great athletes

SATURDAY

Overcoming Anxiety in Your Horse (1:30 p.m.)

What happens when your horse is anxious? Do you become anxious? Do you resort to begging or do you become angry, or do you just give up? This groundwork

Introduction to Ranch Horse Showing (1:30 p.m.)

Ranch Horse Showing is

In addition to the Symposium’s daily events, there will be a Silent Auction offering a selection of goods and services donated by many local businesses. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser directly benefit educational Equine Programming and the 4-H Training Center. Donations for the Silent Auction are still being accepted.

Doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration. Classes will begin each day at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is $20 a day for adults and $10 a day for college students and $5 for 4-H youth. Please bring your 4-H enrollment card or college ID. For more information, or to become a sponsor/donor, contact Jennifer Stevens at jlc264@cornell. edu, (518)885-8995, or visit the website www.cceequine.com.

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