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Lo c a l Volume 9 • Issue 24 • June 20 – June 26, 2014

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Balloon Fest Takes Flight

BALLSTON SPA —The Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival at the Saratoga Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa will include the launching of balloons in the early morning and evenings.

The festival begins today and continues through the weekend to Sunday.

There will also be a Balloon Glow on Friday evening at dusk. At the Glow, which is ticketed separately, the balloons will be inflated and the propane burners create an amazingly colorful, intensely magical illumination. Saturday will be the rain date for the Glow.

Freedom Fest See Freedom Fest Schedule pg. 15

See Baby Buzz pg. 32

Photo Provided

See Balloon and Craft Festival pg. 7

A Fresh Approach to Urban Planning

The Last Big Downtown Parcel

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

“It would be shortsighted to rush something through.”

– Bill Sprengether, Cardinal Direction Landscape Architecture

Graphic by Cardinal Direction Landscape Architecture, PLLC

Featured Stories

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The reveal of the Saratoga Springs City Center parking structure plans last week has brought about a mixed bag of reactions.

Some like it, others don’t. Some,

like the Pedinotti family, owners of the Mouzon House, a beloved restaurant housed in a historic building (home to Saratoga Springs’ first family of color) believe that the placement of the structure literally squashes them in the shadow of progress and places their future viability in jeopardy.

“If this goes through as is, we don’t think it’s likely that we’ll make it to next summer.” Co-owner Diane Pedinotti said.

See Downtown pg. 10

Parade of Homes Winners!

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries 6 Business

Education 14 Pulse 28-32 Sports 34-39

Weekend Forecast FRIDAY

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Photos by MarkBolles.com

Sunday, June 15

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

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BIG Weekend At SPAC!

SARATOGA SPRINGS – From the opening set from Tower of Power on Saturday to the closing headliners, Goo Goo Dolls on Sunday, SPAC had something for everyone on a weekend

that was Chamber of Commerce perfect weather.

After Tower, sets from long-time SPAC staples Steve Miller and Journey showed professionalism and poise

– as did Daughtry on Sunday before the Goo Goo’s… but according to our photojournalist correspondent – the surprise act of the weekend were Sunday’s openers— the Plain White T’s; who stole the show from the big boys and the hall-of-famers!

Photos by Mark Bolles and Sharon Castro

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week in Review

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MALTA— The remains of 52-year-old Diana Henderson was recovered from Kayaderosseras Creek Monday, June 16, more than two days after she was reported missing during a family rafting trip.

Henderson’s body was discovered at approximately 10:15 a.m. on the shore of the creek between Malta Avenue and Northline Road by a state Department of Environmental Conservation officer.

Authorities state that the receding water levels helped officials in locating her remains. When discovered, officials state that she had not been wearing a life jacket.

Henderson was on a rafting trip with her husband and her three children on Friday, June 13, when the family had missed their exit point. Her husband and children were able to get

out of the water, but that day’s turbulent water levels had capsized her raft and sent her quickly downstream.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department along with Malta Ridge, Ballston Spa and Arvin Hart fire departments, dispatched to search for the missing woman as well as having patrols on bridges and a search of the creek by airboat.

The search was called off by 9:30 p.m. on Friday due to the exceptionally high and strong currents from the recent rainstorms.

They resumed their efforts on Saturday at approximately 1 p.m. but their search was once again deferred due to the continuing deteriorating conditions. The search continued through Monday when her body was recovered.

Greenfield Spa Employees Charged As Prostitutes

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GREENFIELD — Two women were arrested on prostitution charges after the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a health spa in Greenfield.

Run Pin Huang, 50, of Flushing and Qihong Tao, 42, of Greenfield were both charged with

unauthorized practice of profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor on Tuesday, June 10 at 446 Route 9.

The investigation is ongoing and both were arraigned in Wilton Town Court and are committed to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of a $5,000 cash bail.

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Food Stamp Forgery CORINTH—Julie A. Bowers, a Saratoga County Department of Social Services employee was arrested Friday, June 13 and was charged with creating a food stamp benefit in the name of a client and using it for herself.

Bowers, a social welfare examiner from Corinth, made the temporary Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program card without any authorization on May 27, while still being

employed to the county, according to the county sheriff’s office.

Authorities discovered the alleged crimes when reviewing internal controls in the department of social services. She was charged with second-degree forgery, a felony, as well as official misconduct, a misdemeanor and is scheduled to answer the charges in Ballston Spa Village Court.

“Mustang at 50” Exhibit Kickoff

SARATOGA SPRINGS— The 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang was celebrated on Friday, June 13 at the Saratoga Auto Museum in honor of this iconic vehicle.

Left – Right: Mary Seelhorst, Tony Swan, Marcia Moss, Edsel Ford, Tony Ianniello.

Photo by Mark Bolles

Local Rabbis Honored With the Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award

ALBANY— Two local rabbis, Linda Motzkin and Jonathan Rubenstein of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs were among those honored with the Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award by the Interfaith Alliance at their Annual Awards Dinner, held on April 30 at the Albany Country Club.

The award was presented to recognize the accomplishments of those which are consistent with the mission and goals of the Alliance to promote human rights, combat bigotry and prejudice against all groups, and to secure justice, mercy, and fair treatment for all people.

Among those in attendance of the dinner were Phyllis Wang, President of Temple Sinai and Barry Wang, as well as the Temple Trustees, Monna Zuckerman and Jack Zuckerman.

Shelley Shapiro and Rabbi Beverly Magidson, both of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, were also present.

BLOTTER

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014 Pedro Perez-Martin, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 6 and charged with unlawful imprisonment, harassment, criminal possession of a forged instrument, stalking, menacing and attempted burglary. A few minutes prior to the arrest, the Saratoga Springs Police Department received a call from a female on Beekman Street. The caller reported that an unknown male had tried to get into her apartment, but she was able to get past him and call the police. When officer arrived they located Perez in the immediate area and took him into custody. The investigation showed that, prior to the original call being made, the victim was walking on Franklin Street.

She noticed around then she was being followed by Perez. In the area of Franklin Street and Grand Avenue, Perez allegedly came up behind the victim, grabbed onto her for no reason and prevented her from continuing on her way.

She was able to get away and went back to her residence. The victim was able to get into her residence and then Perez showed up, allegedly banging on the door. Perez eventually stopped pounding on the door and the victim believed him to have left the area. The victim attempted to leave the house and, upon opening the door, discovered Perez to still be standing outside her home. When she tried to slam the door shut, Perez allegedly put his foot into the doorway to prevent it from happening. The victim forced her way past him and police were then called. The victim did not report any injuries.

The forged instrument charge relates to a fictitious ID Perez allegedly provided to police.

Robert A. Rollick, 39, of Lake Placid, was arrested June 9 and charged with failure to yield at an intersection, criminal possession of marijuana, fugitive from justice and operation a motor vehicle without a license.

Rollick was arrested following a traffic stop. Rollick, subsequent to the stop, was found to be wanted out of South Princeton, Illinois for unlawful possession of cannabis.

Richard Powell, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested June 10 and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Powell was arrested on a Saratoga County Court warrant at 10:11 a.m. The charges stem from two separate

incidents earlier this year where it is alleged that Powell sold cocaine within the city.

Christopher P. Schult, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 10 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument.

Luis A. Cracesqui, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 11 and charged with assault.

Christopher R. Allen, 45, of Corinth, was arrested June 11 and charged with obstructing emergency medical services and harassment. Allen was arrested on a warrant with charges that stem from an alleged May 29 incident.

Lenon L. Lester, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 11 and charged with criminal mischief and criminal contempt.

Savannah K. Meyre, 17, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 12 and charged with criminal mischief.

Ashley S. Sanders, 23, of Hudson Falls, was arrested June 12 and charged with petit larceny and false impersonation.

Shaniah A. Sanders, 18, of South Glens Falls, was arrested June 12 and charged with DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

Hannah C. Frazer, 29, was arrested June 12 and charged with petit larceny and trespassing. Frazer was arrested on a warrant at 4:20 p.m.

Brock Tyler Freer, 37, of Latham, was arrested June 12 and charged with stalking. Freer was arrested on a warrant at 8:55 a.m.

Tristan A. Frey, 22, of Ballston Spa, was arrested June 12 and charged with criminal possession of marijuana and three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Frey was arrested on a warrant with charges that stem from an alleged December 21, 2013 incident.

Krista L. Santy, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 13 and charged with failure to signal a turn, DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

Joshua D. Schaperjahn, 38, of Galway, was arrested June 14 and charged with failure to keep right, DWI, BAC more

than .08 percent and aggravated DWI. Daniel W. Park, 43, of Mechanicville, was arrested June 14 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Daniel Polito, 51, of Niskayuna, was arrested June 15 and charged with DWI, a registration plate display violation and an unsafe lane change.

Michelle C. Cayo, 47, of Ballston Lake, was arrested June 15 and charged with DWI, improper headlight equipment, BAC more than .08 percent and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Jeffrey S. Mattison, 22, of Hudson Falls, was arrested June 16 and charged with assault.

Scott A. McClendon, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 16 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, failure to keep right, DWI, aggravated DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

Joseph A. Barbour, 53, was arrested June 17 and charged with petit larceny.

Amanda R. Ballo, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested June 17 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance outside the original container.

Sean M. Mackey, 23, of Troy, was arrested June 17 and charged with criminal mischief and harassment. Mackey was arrested on a warrant.

Dylan T. Dixon, 21, of Wilton, was arrested June 17 and charged with forgery and petit larceny.

Dixon was arrested on a warrant. It is alleged that back on May 21 Dixon forged a bank withdrawal slip to obtain money from another person’s account.

Tyrone T. Howard, 33, of West Hempstead, was arrested June 18 and charged with menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, false personation, unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal facilitation and conspiracy.

Jason B. Mallaney, 33, of Queensbury, was arrested June 18 and charged with criminal facilitation,

conspiracy, obstructing governmental administration and unlawful possession of marijuana. On June 17, at about 11:45 p.m., officers were called to a dispute on Ferndell Springs Drive.

The female caller reported that an unknown person (later identified as Tyrone Howard) had come to the door of her home and asked to speak with another occupant of the home, who is a male. When the other occupant of the home came to the door, it is alleged that Howard displayed a knife and attempted to stab the male occupant with it. No injury was sustained and the door was

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quickly slammed closed. Police were then called to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers were able to quickly locate the suspects involved and they were taken into custody. Further investigation showed that both Howard and Mallaney were allegedly acting together during the incident. Mallaney was seen standing in the street right in front of the residence while Howard initially knocked on the door. The two were also observed standing together in front of the residence and then walking away together prior to police arriving, but after the incident itself.

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obituaries

Helen Beatrice Rae Ruscoe SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen Beatrice Rae Ruscoe, formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut, passed away Thursday, June 12 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 101.

Born on January 26, 1913 in Stamford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late John M. Rae and Augusta (Scofield) Rae Anderson.

She attended New Canaan Schools and Drew Seminary in Carmel. Helen married Carl E. Ruscoe and together they owned and operated

Carl Ruscoe Jewelers on Elm Street in New Canaan for over 30 years. Carl passed away in January 1970.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was predeceased by one daughter, Nancy Ruscoe Glass, son-inlaw Theodore Baker and a brother, John Rae. Survivors include her daughter, Judith Ruscoe Baker and a son-in-law, C. William Glass; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Lucille Joy Trieste

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lucille Joy Trieste died Friday morning, June 14 at the Wesley Community where she lived.

Born in Brooklyn on November 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Filbert and Adelina LaRosa.

Lucille graduated from LaFayette High School in Brooklyn.

She then married her childhood sweetheart, Mario

Trieste, on December 23, 1950, and they had a remarkable fun-filled life together for over 64 years.

Lucille will be remembered by all that met her as a very kind and gentle person with a beautiful smile and blue eyes that sparkled. Her love for her family was unconditional and she shared her heart freely and compassionately with all that knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Mario; her three daughters, Deborah Whelan (James), Marion Trieste, and Diane Trieste; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie and Chelsea; five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Sophia, Bradley, Macy and Rylen; brother, Joseph LaRosa; brother in law, Richard; sister in law, Ann; best friend, Jean; and several nieces and nephews.

Susan Canning Kmen SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Canning Kmen, 70, passed away on Sunday, June 15at home after a prolonged, courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Albany, where she graduated from Vincentian Academy, Susan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Canning, wife of the late Walter Kmen and sister to the late Eileen Canning of Cohoes.

Susan worked for the New York Teachers Association and the Albany VA for many years before devoting herself to being a full time wife and mother.

Susan is survived by her children, Stephen Pincher and his wife Mary Fran, Jennifer Chaloupka and her husband Scott, Mark Kmen and his wife Christine, Walter Kmen and Nancy Kmen.

She is also survived by four wonderful grandchildren, Morgaine and Sedona Kmen, Braedon Pincher and Maksim Chaloupka.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 20 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue.

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Michael A. Casatelli Michael A. Casatelli, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 14, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Albert Casatelli and Florence LaGrega Casatelli.

Michael was a proud United States Marine, serving from 1957 to 1960.

Michael enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being part of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club.

He was also an avid powerlifter. In 2000, he won

first place in the U.S.P.F Sub-Masters/Masters Powerlifting Nationals.

Michael is survived by his sons, Michael J. Casatelli and James Casatelli; daughters, Debbie McGinn and Colleen Lagreca (Johnny); brothers, Timothy Casatelli (Sandra) and Peter Casatelli (Mary); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sonin-law, James F. McGinn.

He was also a friend of Bill W. for 34 years.

Mary Ellen Callahan SAR ATO GA SPRINGS — Mary Ellen Callahan, 70, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 15, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing of Lowell. Her extensive work career includes several VA hospitals throughout the United States, Saratoga Hospital and she was currently employed as a psychiatric nurse for James V. Miller, MD.

Mary Ellen loved spending time gardening, enjoying the beautiful backyard and pool. She especially enjoyed the company of her beloved pets, Kali, Laddy, Teddy, Petie and Evilina.

Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Leo, a police officer and Mary, a homemaker, as well as her son-in-law,Frank J. Abbate, a New Jersey Fire Marshall.

Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years, James Callahan; her daughter, Dr. Michaelene Callahan of New Brunswick, New Jersey; her son, James Callahan III, retired USMC; daughter-in-law, Saret Callahan; grandchildren, Sabrina and Elijah of Spotsylvania, Virginia; her brother, Michael Crowley of Lowell, Massachusetts; and sister, Martha Brennan of York Harbor, Maine; as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Jacqueline Guinan Madarasz S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — Jacqueline Guinan Madarasz passed away in Margate, Florida May 31. She touched the lives of many people during her nearly 85 years on the earth and left the world a better place.

Jackie’s life was all about bringing people together. Born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn during the Great Depression, her indomitable spirit was shaped by the challenges of the era.

A proud graduate of Erasmus Hall High School, she became a pioneering woman advertising representative for Modern Bride magazine for 50 years. Her efforts helped develop Bermuda and The Poconos into popular honeymoon destinations.

She married George Madarasz in 1956 and they moved to Long Island in 1960, where they raised their family and were involved in many community and church activities.

Jackie was active in the Glen Head Women’s Club, numerous other service organizations, school community associations and served as president of the North Shore School Board. She was also extensively involved in the St. Mary’s Church (Roslyn) Choir. She loved playing cards, especially bridge, and she traveled extensively.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George; two sons, Stephen (Mary) of Gansevoort and Paul (Maureen) of Mendham, New Jersey; eight grandchildren, John Paul (Blake ) of Dallas, Bryan of Gansevoort, Stephanie of New York City, Thomas of Gansevoort and Melody, Emma, Tess and Genny, all of Mendham, New Jersey.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs and all are welcome.

Burial will be private at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

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Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival Schedule continued from page 1

Festival hours are noon-10 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Adult admission is $10.

Kids get in free. Glow admission is $5 for adults and children. For more info and to purchase tickets visit www.balloonandcraft.com or call (802) 425-3399.

See the full schedule of events below.

Friday, June 20 Noon-7 p.m. Art and Craft Tents Open • 125 Artists and Artisans in media ranging from hand-thrown pottery to fine silver and gold jewelry to contemporary furniture will display and sell original works.

• Specialty Food and Beverage Tent Open: Assortment of local offerings

from a variety of food vendors.

on the balloon?

Noon-7 p.m. Balloon Ride Tent Open • Book a flight that will create Memories for a lifetime.

• Purchase a tethered balloon ride, or a great festival souvenir.

Noon-9 p.m. Tethered Balloon Rides • Float high above the festival and get a taste of what a full flight is like.

• $15/kids and $20/adults 1-10 p.m. Live Entertainment

Noon-7 p.m. Children’s Activities Open • Wonderful Face Painting: Get your arms, legs or face painted.

• WalkAbout Balloon: Walk inside a half inflated balloon in the “Walk About”. It’s Magic! 12pm - 8pm • Art Takes Flight: Color your own picture and watch it take flight attached to a real hot air balloon.

• Musical Petting Zoo: A variety of instruments will be available for playing.

• Games: Can you pin the basket

7 p.m. Balloon Rides/Launch

Reader’s View

In one of the most unconsciously revealing statements I’ve ever read from a politician, Mayor Yepsen stated her true priorities in her May 14 press release: “As Mayor, my utmost priority remains the horse racing industry . . . and I continue to take great pride in having an excellent working relationship with Saratoga Casino and Raceway.” She repeated that exact phrasing in the Council meeting on May 20th.

Her “utmost priority” is the racing industry? Really? That’s incredible, and alarming. Her “utmost priority” should always be the health, safety, and well being of the citizens of Saratoga Springs! And she should be responsive primarily to the overwhelming majority who opposed casino expansions, not a particular industry.

Her statement was in response to a letter from the NYS Gaming Commission claiming lead status in the SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) process about the proposed Racino expansion, and noting the City’s status would be “interested” (demoted from “involved,” by Racino maneuvering), reducing the City’s say in the process.

Mayor Yepsen has not publicly released the consent form that came with that letter that asks us to agree or disagree, and why. The Mayor said one

attorney told her that we couldn’t win a lawsuit to gain control over the process or lead agency status.

There are good arguments why we should have both, but she’s not making them.

Even worse, she and the Planning Board (which is part of the Mayor’s Department) have refused to discuss a legal opinion by Young/Sommer, a law firm specializing in land use issues, that states that the City and Planning and Zoning Boards can have jurisdiction over the Racino expansion - and therefore can not only have lead status in the SEQR process, but can approve or deny the Racino plans if they are not consistent with our zoning or comprehensive plan. The Mayor and Planning Board have abdicated our right to control what is built in our city.

She said she has an “excellent working relationship” with the Racino, a corporation that is working with the Gaming Commission to “cram down” our throats an expansion that we don’t want; one that would hurt our Downtown, City Center, and SPAC? (That’s what this type of State imposition is nicknamed -a “cram down!”)

Considering that the March 4th City Council Resolution objected to the Racino expansion, and stated that the City should have the right to control any construction within its borders, the Mayor’s position and statements

8:30–9:30 p.m. Balloon Glow • Enjoy a walk around the Saratoga Fair Grounds as it is illuminated by the glow of 20 balloons.

Saturday, June 21 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Balloon Ride Tent Open 5:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Breakfast • As the balloons are inflating enjoy breakfast - YUM! 5:50 a.m. Balloon Inflation

are contrary to that Resolution.

Maybe the over $10,000 in political contributions she’s received from casino and racing interests has affected her priorities. But it doesn’t matter why she puts the racing industry as her “utmost priority,” and that she’s helping a gambling corporation prey on the City she’s supposed to protect and serve. It’s just wrong. Her priorities are seriously out of whack.

The Mayor is not fighting for us. So we have to pressure her, and the Council to fight for our right to control our City.

Robert W. Davis Saratoga Springs

• Watch the balloons come to life as they ready for the launch.

6 a.m. Balloon Rides/Launch • As the sun rises so do the balloons! The skies fill with color as the balloons take flight and fill the sky.

10 a.m.–7 p.m. Art and Craft Tents Open

• There is nothing like the beauty of hot air balloons taking flight to fill the evening skies.

Sunday, June 22 5:30-7 a.m. Balloon Ride Tent Open 6-7:30 a.m. Breakfast

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tethered Balloon Rides • Float high above the festival and get a taste of what a full flight is like.

• $15/kids and $20/adults

5:50 a.m. Balloon Inflation

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Children’s Activities Open

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art and Craft Tents Open

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Live Entertainment

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tethered Balloon Rides

6:50 p.m. Launch Inflation • Watch and maybe even help as the balloons ready to take flight.

7 p.m. Balloon Rides/Launch

6 a.m. Balloon Rides/Launch • As the sun rises so do the balloons! The skies fill with color as the balloons take flight and fill the sky.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Activities Open Noon-4 p.m. Live Entertainment

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Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Saratoga Springs’ New Destination for Running Gear

iRun LOCAL: Inspiring Runners While Serving the Community

by Megan Irene Kretz for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – When husband and wife duo Jamie and Anthony Mastroianni were training for their first marathon together, they ran the bulk of their miles in Saratoga Springs.

From the wooded trails of Saratoga Spa State Park to the historic mansions on North Broadway, the couple explored all that the area has to offer. Saratoga has a rich running history, a strong community of harriers, and miles of training routes, but it was missing something vital: a place for runners to gather and purchase supplies. Whenever the Mastroianni’s needed to pick up fuel or gear for their training, they had to either drive on the Northway to reach the closest running shop or resign themselves to the paltry selection in nearby big box stores.

The couple soon realized the community’s need for a specialty running store and decided to move forward with their dream of becoming small business owners. The Mastroianni’s worked with the local Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, a mentoring resource for small business owners, to put together a business plan for a store they named iRun LOCAL. Once they had a plan in place, Jamie began attending running clinics such as the Newton School of Running to further her knowledge of the sport.

Before opening iRun LOCAL, Jamie and Anthony focused on crafting a mission statement that would mirror their goals.

“The store is a reflection of us, we want to make sure that we keep our core values in place,” says Jamie.

Inspiring runners and providing expert

advice is at the core of iRun LOCAL’s mission, but the Mastroianni’s also place an emphasis on serving and helping the local community. In the three months since they opened their doors, iRun LOCAL has developed relationships with the running club Saratoga Stryders, area high school teams, the Wilton Food Pantry, and the Franklin Community Center.

When iRun Local opened back in March, the Mastroianni’s wanted to ensure the store felt very warm and welcoming, with a boutique feel. “When you go to a big box store for running shoes, you’re not necessarily going to get one-on-one attention or a salesperson who knows anything about running,” says Jamie. In contrast, iRun LOCAL gives a personal touch to each customer that comes through the door.

The store offers a custom fit process and video analysis to determine which shoes will work best for an individual.

And when it comes to product, iRun LOCAL offers brands that are geared specifically toward runners, including Pearl Izumi, Newton, and Oiselle. The store also currently stocks track and field spikes for area high school runners and plans to offer cross-country spikes later in the summer.

In addition to a keeping their product inventory fresh, iRun LOCAL has been hosting a variety of events to engage the running community.

Recently, the store hosted bi-weekly happy hour runs, a ladies night, an injury prevention clinic, and a scavenger run that took runners to various downtown businesses.

The Mastroianni’s are continually brainstorming new ways to get involved and their next big partnership will be with the Strong to Serve Half-Marathon scheduled for July 13. iRun LOCAL will serve as the packet

Photos by MarkBolles.com

pick-up location for the race, which will take place in the nearby State Park.

As for the future, the couple hopes to increase awareness of their store and become a top resource for local runners. “Our main focus is to continue growing as a business in Saratoga Springs,” Jamie says.

From beginning walkers to competitive marathoners, iRun LOCAL strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. For those new to the sport, Jamie advises, “Just put your shoes on and go at your own pace. Taking the first step is always the hardest part.” If you feel inspired to hit the pavement, visit iRun Local at 18 Congress Street or check out the store’s Facebook page: facebook.com/ iRunLOCAL.

If the shoe fits… iRunLOCAL Owner Jamie Mastroianni

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Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Parade of Homes Winners LATHAM— The Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association held its annual Parade of Homes featuring 12 homes around the Capital

Region. The awards event was held at Fasig-Tipton on June 12, featuring Benita Zahn as a guest speaker and presenter of a $10,000 check to the local

BEST KITCHEN

chapter of the American Cancer Society.

The following are the home categories, a list of awards and the winners for each award:

BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Luxury Home Architectural Design - Balzer + Tuck Craftsmanship – Moreau Associates Curb Appeal - BCI Construction Interior Decorating – Tie Balzer + Tuck/Moreau Associates BCI Construction Kitchen - Balzer + Tuck/Moreau Associates Media Technology – Balzer + Tuck/Moreau Associates Master Bedroom Suite -Tie – Balzer + Tuck/ Moreau Associates/ BCI Construction

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Downtown: A Fresh Look Advocated

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Whether this is the case or not remains to be seen, but no one denies that there will be a negative effect on their business – a fivestory structure 75 feet away that literally blocks out the sun at times cannot help but have an impact.

For his part, Mark Baker, President of the Saratoga Springs City Center, expressed that he has reached out to the Pedinotti’s to try to modify the plans for the structure to the extent possible, yet he acknowledged that their were both economic and engineering restraints that needed consideration.

Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan, reached by phone, indicated that she intended to look at all aspects of the parking structure proposal: from a financial, design and residual impact standpoints. “By no means should anyone consider this a done deal at this point.”

If that is the case, perhaps the citizenry of the city should participate.

Perhaps, since the entire parcel (bordered by Lake, York, High Rock and Maple Avenues) is on city owned land, and represents the last great parcel in the Downtown core, a fresh look at this important parcel is in order.

Diane Pedinotti of the Mouzon House restaurant marks 75 feet from her front gate. A 5-story parking structure is proposed to be constructed there, which will block out the sun at various points of the day and permanently change the vista patrons see from the restaurant. Photo by MarkBolles.com

Certainly Bill Sprengether thinks so.

On his own, Mr. Sprengether (a landscape architect whose firm, Cardinal Direction, is on Catherine Street) developed a few conceptual designs that were shared (via Harry Moran of Sustainable Saratoga) with both Mark Baker and the City Council at its Tuesday, June 17 meeting.

Mr. Sprengether noted “… these concepts are simply to be used to start a public conversation within the City of Saratoga Springs in order to identify how to best utilize this vital piece city owned property so that it contributes to the positive growth our city’s urban fabric and economy.”

Sprengether’s concepts

incorporate increased parking, which everyone recognizes as a necessity. It also includes increased parkland, in some cases retail space and one iteration even includes reclaiming the original water source that was covered up nearly a half-century ago in the name of “urban renewal.”

The Pedinotti’s have reviewed these concepts and have stated that each incorporates elements that would be more favorable to the Mouzon House’s future viability.

Yet, Sprengether admits that these concepts have not been costed out, and that they might be unfeasible either from an engineering or economic standpoint, yet “…the intent of these drawings is to illustrate a few of the wide range of potential

site plans for the project site…. development of the current surface lots offers a tremendous opportunity to our City and we should make informed choices as to the direction we want our City to grow.”

At this point, we truly have more questions than definitive answers, but given the critical location of the city’s last great downtown parcel, many citizens have expressed the desire that these questions be asked – in order to determine the best solutions for development.

Development that is done in a manner that incorporates critical needs like parking – yet is done in a manner that Saratoga Springs would be proud of. continued on page 15

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County’s ‘AA’ Bond Rating Affirmed and Upgraded BALLSTON SPA — The Board of Supervisors announced that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Services has revised its outlook on Saratoga County’s general obligation (GO) bonds outstanding from “negative” to “stable,” and has affirmed the County’s “AA” longterm rating.

The upgrade from “AA negative” to “AA stable” reflects S&P’s view that the County had strong operating results in 2013, reversing a multi-year trend of drawdowns

on the County’s financial reserves and posting its first operating surplus in eight years.

S&P also noted that “the County should be able to maintain its improved financial position given the planned sale of Maplewood Manor Nursing Home, which has historically required general fund subsidies.”

The good news from S&P follows the Board’s announcement in April that the County began 2013 with a General Fund Balance of

Dr. Russell Loeber Appointed Medical Director of Mental Health Services

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Russell Loeber, MD, PhD, has been appointed medical director of Mental Health services at Saratoga Hospital.

Loeber, who is board certified in psychiatry and neurology, has been

affiliated with Saratoga Hospital since 2008. He is a member of the hospital’s Saratoga Regional Medical Group.

Loeber earned his medical degree and completed an internship and residency at Boston University School of Medicine.

He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy in behavioral neurosciences from Boston University.

“Dr. Loeber possesses the skills and vision to help Saratoga Hospital deliver mental health services in an efficient and compassionate way,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “He is a welcome addition to our leadership team.”

$10.5 million and finished with a year-end Fund Balance of $20.2 million.

“The rating upgrade by Standard & Poor’s is more evidence that Saratoga County has turned the page from financial distress to recovery,” said Chairman of the Board Paul Sausville. “For the past three years, Saratoga County has taken an aggressive approach toward reducing the expense side of our budget without sacrificing the essential services our residents expect. That work is paying off. We are committed to continuing to restore the County’s financial health while maintaining our position as one of the lowest-taxed counties in New York State.”

S&P’s rating review occurred in conjunction with the county’s decision to redeem short-term Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN’s) and convert them to bonds that will be used to finance over $18 million in capital improvements to the sewer collection system around Saratoga Lake and in the Town of Halfmoon.

S&P’s rating was published so that investors could assess the likelihood that the bonds will be repaid. According to County Administrator Spencer Hellwig, the improvement in S&P’s rating is the main reason why the County was able to obtain a low 2.9 percent interest rate on these long term

Attorney Brian Lee Pledges $20,000 for Emergency Medicine Education SARATOGA SPRINGS — Attorney Brian Lee recently pledged $20,000 to help fund continuing education for emergency medicine personnel at Saratoga Hospital.

The gift—to the hospital’s Brian Lee Law Firm Emergency

Medicine Education Endowment Fund—is the latest example of Lee’s commitment to ensuring that residents of Saratoga County benefit from advances in emergency medical care.

Lee established the fund in 2011 with a gift of $15,000. His

Attorney Brian Lee presents his $20,000 pledge to Amy Raimo (center), executive director of the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, and Ann Marie Cross, administrative director for Emergent and Urgent Care Services at Saratoga Hospital.

goal is to build an endowment that will help fund emergency medicine education for generations to come. Meanwhile, Lee has made additional gifts to meet current emergency medicine education needs. Because of his generosity, 20 nurses recently were able to earn their Certified Emergency Nurse certification. Others are enrolling in the Trauma Nursing Core Course.

The Brian Lee Law Firm represents persons injured in auto collisions and falls. Lee estimates that 80 percent of his clients who are involved in auto collisions are first treated for their injuries at Saratoga Hospital’s Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center.

“We’re interested in doing everything we can to ensure the best possible emergency care for our clients and for the community,” he said. “The sooner people get the correct diagnosis and receive the best urgent care, the faster they will recover.”

bonds from a group of bids that went as high as 3.4 percent.

“That half-percent difference represents $1.3 million in debt service costs over the twenty year term of the bonds that users of the County sewer system will not have to pay,” Hellwig said. “The Board’s goals of building our fund balance back up to a healthy level and improving our bond rating are more than just abstractions.

Attaining these goals carries realworld consequences that equate to significant savings.”

According to S&P, the ratings reflect an assessment of the following credit factors: • A very strong local economy participating in the broad and diverse Capital Region economy; • Strong budgetary flexibility based on preliminary, unaudited results for fiscal 2013 • Adequate budgetary performance based on expectations for

a general fund operating surplus in fiscal 2013— the first in at least the past eight years • Very strong liquidity when the County’s strong access to external liquidity is considered • Adequate management conditions with standard policies and practices in place • Very strong debt and contingent liability profile.

S&P concluded by asserting that the County should be able to maintain its improved reserves for the next two years based in part on its fiscal 2014 year-to-date General Fund performance, which is showing positive variances for both revenues and expenditures.

S&P does not expect to change its rating within the next twoyears, but stressed the importance of the pending sale of Maplewood Manor in maintaining the County’s improved financial position.

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Education

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Schuylerville Recognizes Top 10 Graduates SCHUYLERVILLE — With their commitment to community service and academic achievement, Schuylerville’s graduating seniors exemplify the district motto, “Schooling, Caring, Succeeding.”

Approximately 137 students are expected to graduate at the commencement ceremony on June 28, including the district’s “top 10.”

Congratulations to: Valedictorian Rachel Baker, who is graduating with a 98.582 academic average, will attend Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall and major in biomedical sciences. Rachel has many honors, including receiving the Rensselaer Medal, which is awarded to a junior for outstanding academic achievement. She also has been being on the high honor roll throughout her high school career and was recognized for outstanding character through the district’s Catching Character program. She is the daughter of Ross and Suzanne Baker of Schuylerville.

Rachel Baker

Salutatorian Ariana Fay, who is graduating from Schuylerville High School with a 98.513

academic average, plans to attend the University at Buffalo in the fall, where she will major in civil engineering. She has participated in many school organizations, including National Honor Society, Drama Club, French Club and Working Against Violence Everywhere (WAVE). Her creative works have been published in two juried literary/art journals—Looking Glass and Talent Unlimited. As a trumpet player, she was chosen to participate in the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All-County Orchestra, All-County Band and All-State Band. Ariana is the daughter of Michael and Mary Fay of Schuylerville.

Shannon Fay is finishing her high school career with an overall academic average of 98.034. Her extracurricular activities include participation in National Honor Society, Drama Club and Working Against Violence Everywhere (WAVE).

Shannon was chosen to represent the school district at the Safe Springs Leadership Conference, along with being selected to participate in the New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All-County Orchestra and All-County Band, as well as NYSSMA’s solo festival. Her artwork was chosen for exhibition at the prestigious Hyde Collection Juried High School Art Exhibition and she co-designed the cover of the Class of 2014’s commencement program. In the fall, Shannon will attend Alfred State College of Technology, where she will major in architecture.

She is the daughter of Michael and Mary Fay of Schuylerville.

Patrick Castle, who graduates with a 96.944 average, will attend Syracuse University and participate in the pre-med program. Patrick has been on the high honor roll during his entire high school career.

He participated in National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society, as well as being elected class representative in his freshman year and vice president during his sophomore, junior and senior years. Patrick’s parents are David and Kelly Castle of Gansevoort.

Marissa McCarthy is graduating with a 96.208 average. She is the recipient of the Clarkson University High School Leadership Award and has been on the high honor roll for all four years of high school. Marissa’s creative works have been published in Looking Glass and Talent Unlimited, which are juried art and literary journals. She received academic excellence awards in English, health education, chemistry and creative writing. Her parents are James and Kirstin McCarthy of Gansevoort.

Mikayla Flores graduates with a 96.028 academic average. Her academic achievements have landed her on the high honor roll during her high school years. She also has been lauded for qualities including leadership, service and character by being named to the National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society. Mikayla balanced her high school classes with collegelevel Spanish classes as part of the University in the High School program. She was selected to be part of the district’s Chamber Singers and as a solo performer for the New

York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). Monique Cruz of Schuylerville and Michael Flores of Pennsylvania are Mikayla’s parents.

Abrianna Follos, who is graduating with a 95.850 academic average, is attending the University at Albany in the fall, where she will major in biology. Abrianna has been honored with the Elmira College Key Award, a $15,000 per year scholarship in recognition of scholastic achievement, leadership, citizenship and participation in extracurricular activities.

Abrianna’s parents are Steven and Lynda Follos of Saratoga Springs.

Reid Williams, who graduates from Schuylerville High School with a 95.453 academic average, has participated in numerous school-based organizations, including Yearbook Club, Spanish Club and the National Honor Society. Reid also participated on the district’s indoor track team, the outdoor track team and the cross country team; on the latter team, Reid was a record-holder as part of the distance medley relay team. Outside of the district, he is a marathon runner and swimmer. As a recipient of the Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation and Creativity Award, he has been honored for academic achievement, entrepreneurship, creativity and a dedication to the community.

His parents are Kent and Kimberly Williams of Saratoga Springs.

Bryan McQuade, who is graduating from Schuylerville with a 95.272 average, will attend Skidmore College in the fall, where he will major in computer science with an emphasis

on video game design. He was named to the National Honor Society and the National Jr. Honor Society and has been active in numerous High School extracurricular activities, including the Prom Committee and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). Bryan is also an accomplished musician; he has been chosen to participate in New York State School Music Association’s (NYSSMA) All-State Symphonic Band and All-County Symphonic Band. Mark and Denise McQuade of Schuylerville are Bryan’s parents.

Nicholas Thayer, who graduates from Schuylerville High School with a 95.125 academic average, is planning to major in business when he attends the University at Albany in the fall. Nicholas is the recipient of the Clarkson University Achievement Award, which is a $48,000 per year scholarship given to students who have made significant contributions to their schools and communities. He has been on the honor roll throughout his high school career and is graduating with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors; this diploma is given to students who earn a 90 or above on required Regents exams. As a trombone player, he earned outstanding and excellent ratings for New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo performances and was also selected to participate in NYSSMA’s All-State Band and All-County Jazz Band.

Additionally, he was named to the National Honor Society and played on the district’s basketball and baseball teams. Nicholas’ parents are Karl and Kim Thayer of Gansevoort.

Ballston Spa Student Wins FASNY Scholarship BALLSTON SPA — On behalf of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY), FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee Chairman Brian F. McQueen announced Kyle Novak of Ballston Spa as a local recipient of the FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer

Volunteer Scholarship.

Kyle received a certificate as well as a check for $1,000 for his volunteer service in the community at the TGE Malta Ridge Fire House on June 10.

Kyle Novak recently graduated from Ballston Spa High School and will attend Hofstra

Photo Provided.

University with a major in biology. Novak is a member of Malta Ridge Fire Department, currently plays Varsity Tennis and Football, and continues to play in his high school orchestra. He was an avid volunteer at local soup kitchens on Sundays and during this time, he connected with two volunteers

who encouraged him to join the local fire department.

Novak was one of 15 students chosen for this scholarship. A total of 130 students throughout the state applied for this scholarship, which was the highest number ever submitted in the history of this award.

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, NY www.freedomfest13.com Downtown continued from page 10 Along that exploratory path are relevant issues such as whether retail could and should be part of the mix. There is the benefit of increased sales tax from this, yet it is obvious that neither the City nor the City Center has the desire or the wherewithal to be a retail landlord.

A commercial developer would have to be brought into the mix.

As far as the park extension scenario’s, the reclaiming of the water underneath, there is support for this, from what might be surprising quarters to some: “I like them.” said Mark Baker, referring to the park concepts. “I hope the City looks into doing some of them.” In fact, it must be remembered that this is all City land – in effect, the people’s land, which represents an opportunity.

Mr. Baker speaks from the perspective of a forthright advocate for the City Center, yet, as both a member of Sustainable Saratoga and a past President of the Downtown Business

Association he balances his advocacy with a larger view. A view of a complete downtown everyone can be proud of, with amenities like parking and parks in sufficient supply.

If in fact, as Commissioner Madigan states, it’s not a “done deal,” the time to make your voices heard on downtown’s last great open parcel is at hand.

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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

RELIGION 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., (1st Sat. also 10:30) 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.

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

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 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: Monday-Friday 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)

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014 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-unitedmethodist-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

RELIGION

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014 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 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@

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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.

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food

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

“Mister Kister, Where will I eat?”

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends. The weather has been fantastic for outdoor cooking. Creating our favorite meat and vegetable dishes on our grills requires the art of being the “grill master”. Cooking outdoors can be a time to create wonderful and healthy dishes using your favorite olive oil or cooking oil.

Spraying oil on your vegetables, fish and meat can be a method of adding flavor, sealing in moisture and adding nutrition to your product.

As a child, I can recall the moment my father exclaimed to me; “The time has come for you

Eat For A Cause!

SARATOGA SPRINGS— Saratoga Children’s Theater (SCT) and Scallions Restaurant have teamed up to provide you with a great way to help us raise funds for SCT’s programs while enjoying a nice evening out at one of Saratoga’s finest eating establishments.

When you make plans to dine at Scallions on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during June, September or October, Scallions will donate 15 percent of your bill to Saratoga Childrens Theater. Just bring this notice and present it to your server. Dine out as often as you can during June, September and October on the designated days of the week and don’t forget to bring the kids along as well.

to help me with the cooking.”

Cooking outdoors was the only time my father contributed to the cooking job of the household. He did consider himself the “expert” about cooking foods on his much beloved outdoor grill.

The use of oil was always the first step my father used to prep the grill grate. One of the first outdoor cooking tasks my father empowered me with was the spraying of the grill. He handed me what looked like a spray bottle that was filled with olive oil to lightly spray on the rack to help prevent the product from sticking.

As you know from my previous writings, I am the eldest of three boys (who always found some type of mischievous actions to encounter). With clear direction, my father patiently showed me how to lightly apply the oil to the heated grill grates. With confidence that I would perform the job well, he left me to go inside to get the vegetables and beef that we would be adding to the grill. As my father handed me the sprayer, I assured him that I was “the man for the job.” I did begin with good intentions as I began to repeat the exact motions my father displayed with the spraying of the oil. What I soon realized

was that the spray bottle was a lot of fun. Doing some unique dancing, I creatively continued to apply the oil with swinging motions spraying in various directions with pizzazz. As I was enjoying myself, my two other brothers looked on with curiosity and envy. They both soon approached me spurring the temptation that was too great to avoid spraying them. Before I realized what had overtaken me, the spray bottle in my hand had fully saturated both of my brothers with oil in their hair and clothes. My father soon returned taking the spray bottle out of my hands in a split second that flashed before my eyes. I think you can guess where I spent the remainder of my day.

The use of oil misters and spray bottles is a small item that can be used to spray or atomize oil to add flavor, control, fat and eliminate the environmentally unfriendly factors of aerosol sprays. An oil mister or sprayer is refillable, adding a stylish gadget to your kitchen. The can come in a pump mister or a spray bottle design. Both will give you a fine mist that can be sprayed across your product while it is cooking.

One of the designs we carry is the ENVO oil spray bottle. It is an award winning non-aerosol sprayer

designed by Michael Graves Design Group. It is a large 18 oz. bottle that has a comfortable ergonomic trigger making it easy to use. The spray head creates a fan-shaped mist that allows you to evenly coat the surface of pans, food or your grill.

Sprayers and misters allow you to buy your favorite cooking oils in bulk to refill your sprayer. This is an excellent way of controlling flavor, calorie content and managing your nutrition.

If you are in Saratoga Springs, stop by the Saratoga Olive Oil shop next door to us to

get your favorite oil and come by Compliments to the Chef to pick up the ENVO oil sprayer or other spray misters we have available.

Have fun cooking the fabulous vegetables that are being sold in the markets nearby. This is a great time of the year to be outdoors and to have fun cooking.

Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” or outdoors on your favorite grill. Have FUN (and let the children help even if they seem to get a bit creative with the gadgets)!

Take Care, John and Paula

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

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Small, local And organic: New Minglewood Farm Written by Abby Zlotnick, a summer intern for Saratoga Farmers’ Market and Saratoga Springs native.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – This year marks the sixteenth year of Chris Lincoln and Tammara Van Ryn’s commitment to providing local consumers with fresh, local and organic products.

Lincoln and Van Ryn are the owners of New Minglewood Farm in Greenwich—a local operation in production since 1999—and sell their produce at the Saturday Saratoga

Farmers’ Market. The two are committed to producing chemical-free and sustainable food that does no harm to the shopper or to the land on which it is grown.

New Minglewood Farm is located in Washington County on forty acres of land that is home to the produce as well as to wetlands and wildlife. The farm’s solar panels help it to be as selfsufficient as possible.

The farm is USDA-certified organic and practices sustainable farming. The farm received its

Asian Greens with Brown Rice, Eggs, and Walnuts *Ingredients available at the market Serves 4-6, cut in half for smaller amount 11/2 cups brown rice and 3 cups water 2 bags Asian stir-fry green* 1 large clove of garlic*, chopped finely 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 2 eggs*, lightly beaten 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts Salt and pepper Grated Parmesan

DIRECTIONS Cook the rice in lightly salted water until tender (about 30 minutes).

Rinse the greens and steam whole leaves for 7-10 minutes. Drain the greens, press out liquid, and chop. Toss the greens in a sauté pan over medium heat with the olive oil and garlic and season with salt and pepper.

When the rice is done, rapidly stir the eggs into the warm rice. (The warm rice actually cooks the egg!)

Add the greens and walnuts and stir. Serve with a light sprinkling of cheese. Good for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

certification in 2002 and has been using organic practices since it began. Lincoln and Van Ryn keep detailed records of their vegetables to ensure that no synthetic fertilizers are used, instead relying on compost to feed the soil.

Lincoln and Van Ryn started the farm after Lincoln decided to do something new, after working in forestry for twelve years. He learned a great deal of his farming knowledge from another market farm, Pleasant Valley Farm of Argyle, where he worked before he

and his wife purchased their own land.

In addition to co-owning the farm, Van Ryn is the executive director at the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission, an organization that works to “recognize community institutions that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.”

At the market, the farm sells a variety of lettuces including Minglewood Mix, Caesar Mix, Mesclun and individual baby greens.

Also on the farm’s display tables at

the market at various points during the season are green sprouts, bean sprouts, sunflower shoots, pea shoots, heirloom and specialty tomatoes, bell peppers, fingerling potatoes, canary melons, cooking greens, green snap beans and shiitake mushrooms Two locally owned retail stores also carry New Minglewood products.

Asian Stir-Fry Greens from New Minglewood Farm can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming the greens and serving with eggs, meat, or tofu.

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To benefit Cornell University Veterinary School’s Specialty Research Department of Oncology

June 12, 2014

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Flag Day Parade - June 14

Photos by StockStudiosPhotography

Port Call - Saratoga Celebration in Congress Park

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fun and games

Puzzles Across 1 Actor Damon 5 Like unfizzy soda 9 Relatively cool heavenly body 14 Suffix with buck 15 Grocery section 16 “All done!”

17 Long-running musical variety TV show 19 Hunter’s hides 20 Spiral-shaped __ fries 21 Fair-hiring abbr.

23 Wiesel who said, “Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil” 24 “Just __ suspected!”

25 Pre-playoffs baseball drama 29 Work on, as a vintage auto 31 Sudoku grid line 32 Honorary legal deg.

33 ‘30s-’40s film dog 34 Logger’s tool 36 Man and Capri 38 Final triumph after apparent failure 42 Fancy mushroom 45 Metric distances: Abbr.

46 Roadies’ loads 50 Prefix with sex 51 Yale student 54 Kevin Kline’s “French Kiss” co-star 56 Offensive in the First Gulf War 59 __-Caps: candy 60 Bug-killing brand 61 Deer daughter 62 How some stock is sold 64 Sent to the unemployment line 66 Retrace one’s steps, and what ends of 17-, 25-, 38- and 56-Across can literally have 69 Key in 70 Mine, to Mimi 71 Java Freeze brand 72 Swiped 73 Tree anchor 74 Breakfast, e.g.

Down 1 Eyelash application 2 Stirs to action 3 One of a vacationing busload 4 Turnpike fee 5 Pres. on a dime

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See puzzle solution on page 36 6 “Glee” actress __ Michele 7 Sci-fi invader 8 Karaoke singer’s ineptitude, to the chagrin of the audience 9 Gas additive letters 10 See-through 11 Revealing, as a celeb interview 12 “An” or “the” 13 Tends to a lawn’s bare spot 18 AutoCorrect target 22 John’s Yoko 26 Distinctive periods 27 Bagel shop call 28 Itty-bitty branch 30 Fish story 35 Moose relative 37 __-Pei: wrinkly dog 39 Angel or Athletic, briefly

40 Rifle range need 41 Laptop operator 42 Confuses 43 Price of bubble gum, once 44 Trattoria rice dish 47 Leader in social networking until 2008 48 Cure-all 49 Enjoy coral reefs 52 Inc., in the U.K. 53 Meteorologist’s pressure line 55 Future MBA’s exam 57 Actress Georgia of “Everybody Loves Raymond” 58 Julio’s “I love you” 63 Quick haircut 65 Profitable rock 67 Suitor’s murmur 68 Model-ship-to-be

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Debar, Disbar Debar means to bar from a place or to prevent from exercising a right.

Disbar means to expel from the bar or the legal profession.

Many states debar people under 21 from alcohol and tobacco.

He avoided prosecution, but they may still disbar him.

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

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Local Town Websites

Friday Night at The Winery

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

Family Friendly Event

Friday, June 20

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival The Saratoga Balloon & Craft Festival will take place at the Saratoga Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa June 20-22. Cost for adults is $10. Children 17 and under are free. The first of-its-kind festival in Saratoga County will include local artisans with the magic of hot air balloons.

Enjoy 60s Music and ‘Give Cancer The Boot’ At the Saratoga-Wilton Elis Club, from 7-10 p.m., you can enjoy the music and dancing with “The Shames,” a local band comprised of Bill McTygue, Steve Henderer and Gary Brooks.

The cost for this evening is $10 paid at the door or by calling Debbie at (518) 885-6506. Come dressed for the evening and bring your ‘60s attire.

UpBeat On The Roof UpBeat On The Roof goes from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Tang Museum Rooftop, as Lyle & Phil Divinisky perform soul and R&B tunes on the Tang Museum rooftop. Cost is free. Rain location is inside the museum.

Paint KOI FISH at Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio Paint Koi fish at the Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $38. For more information call (518) 584-8244.

Live music by The Remainders will take place on the deck of the Saratoga Winery (462 Route 29 West, Saratoga Springs) at the outside bar the “Drunken Horse Hut.” The bar will be serving wine slushies, sangria, beer and wine. There will also be wood-fired pizza and appetizers by Grille 64 and fire pits will be lit at dusk. There is no cover charge. The event goes from 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 21 Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall (corner of Route 4 and Route 29 in Schuylerville). “Preserving Photographs and Documents” will be the program topic.

Melissa Tacke, Schenectady County Historical Society’s librarian and archivist will be the speaker. She will explain factors that cause deterioration of personal papers, pictures, and other memorabilia in a typical home, and talk about how to best store, label and handle them in order to ensure longevity. For information call (518) 587-2978.

Saratoga PLAN to Host Nature Photography Workshop Saratoga PLAN will host a photography seminar with photographer Linda Eastman at the Orra Phelps Preserve in Wilton from 8:30 a.m.-noon.

For more information visit www.saratogaplan.org or call (518) 587-5554.

Franklin Community Center Fundraiser Local runner and Spa City resident Larry Pohl has decided to celebrate a major athletic accomplishment in his life by hosting a party to raise funds and awareness for Franklin Community Center. Larry has checked off another item on his bucket list—to run 55,000 miles and he would like to honor this

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014 by raising $5,500 to support the Franklin Community Center.

Larry’s Strive for 55K (miles, that is) is a great reason to enjoy happy hour at The Paddock Bar and Lounge. The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. at The Paddock Bar and Lounge on Caroline Street. The Paddock will donate 40 percent of all bar sales to Franklin.

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Bass Fishing Tournament will take place from the 9P bridge to the last barrier before the Hudson River. $15 entry fee per person. 100 percent payback. First place: 40 percent.

Second place: 20 percent. Third place: 10 percent. Lunker: 30 percent. Prizes will be determined based on number of entries Fish must be weighed in at the Gun Club no later than 2 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and French fries may be purchased from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For registration and information call Art Thivierge at (518) 695-9407 or Mike Jennings (518) 695-3747.

17th Annual Mayor’s Cup The 17th annual Mayor’s Cup will be at East Side Recreation and will once again include the top four teams from the major and minor divisions of the Saratoga National Little League.

For both divisions, the fourth place game is at 9:30 a.m., the third place game is at noon, the second place game is at 2:30 p.m. and the first place game is at 5 p.m.

Barn Sale Come to buy or bring your garage sale to the farm site at 804 North Road this spring to help us save the barn and future training site for kids and families in “tough spots.” Set up a table on-site at the farm and have at least one person to manage your sales through the day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Pilates for Saratoga American Little League

10-11 a.m. There is no fee for the class, but donations will be accepted for a different nonprofit organization each week.

100 percent of the donations will be given to the non-profit.

For more information call (518) 871-1315.

Ice Chamber Kettlebell Workshop and Certification at Feral Crossfit Feral Crossfit (165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs) welcomes the Ice Chamber team to Saratoga Springs.

Learn the art and science of Kettlebell Performance from the Internationally Renowned Ice Chamber Kettlebell team.

Cost is $499 and includes kettleguards. The event runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call Steve Khuong at (510) 558-0807.

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser For Saratoga Springs Softball Program The Saratoga Springs High School is hosting a chicken BBQ fundraiser for the Saratoga Springs softball program. The BBQ goes from 4-6 p.m. Cost is $11 for one and $20 for two.

The menu includes Giffy’s 1/2 Chicken Dinner, biscuit, potato, coleslaw, cookie, Capri Sun, water and soda. For more information call Heather Casaw at (518) 253-1580

Putnam Den Presents Fishbone Fishbone, who came onto the music scene in Los Angeles in the mid-1980s, performs at Putnam Den (63A Putnam Street Saratoga Springs) with Banooba. Music is set to start at 8 p.m. For more information call (518) 584-8066.

Wood Fired Pizza & Live Music The Saratoga Winery (462 Rt. 29 West, Saratoga Springs) will have wood-fired pizza and appetizers from 1-6 p.m. and acoustic live music from 3-6 p.m. Wine tasking will also be available.

Reform. A True Pilates Studio is offering a 50-minute Pilates mat class for all levels from

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

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Sunday, June 22 Saratoga Springs Pop Warner

The Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Summer Skills Clinic will be June 22 and July 13 from 5-7 p.m. at East Side Recreation.

Hands-on training, basic skills and fundamentals will be covered and available to boys and girls from ages 5-14. There is no fee or pre-registration.

Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show The Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show continues through the weekend and ends Sunday, June 22 (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) For more information call (518) 580-5632 or (518) 580-5633.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation kicks off the 2014 summer season, starting with the first of 12 exciting walking tours of historic Saratoga Springs. The Foundation will offer historic walking tours each Sunday through the end of August.

The first featured tour will be Basic Saratoga: High Rock Park, Circular Street to Congress Park, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, June 23 Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Monday evenings June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18. Registration is $5 the dayof. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit. For more information call Laura Clark at (518) 581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Buy One, Get One FREE Wine Tastings The Saratoga Winery (462 Rt. 29 West, Saratoga Springs) is hosting a buy one, get one free

wine tasting from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

The winery currently offers 16 handcrafted wines to choose from.

Song Swap With Jeff Walton Local favorite, singer songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an allacoustic song swap at the Saratoga Springs Public Library from 7-8:30 a.m.. Bring your guitar, bring your ukulele, bring your harmonica. Get off your couch and come down and share your music! All abilities and ages are welcome.

No registration required For more information call (518) 584-7860.

Tuesday, June 24 The Elixir of Love Opera Saratoga’s 53rd Annual Opera Festival will include “The Elixir of Love” by Gaetano Donizetti at the Spa Little Theater. Adult and senior tickets range from $45-$85, student tickets (with valid student ID) from $25-42.50, and children under 12 are free.

For more information call (518) 584 - 6018

Alzheimer’s Support Group A free support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia will take place at the Evergreen Adult Day Services (357 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa) from 3-4:15 p.m. For more information call Trudi Cholewinski or Cathy Bauer at (518) 691-1517. You can also call (518) 867-4999, ext. 200 for more information. The group meets every Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 25 Ballston Spa High School Graduation The Ballston Spa senior class graduation ceremony will be at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, starting at 4 p.m.

Family Yoga Classes Starting June 25, family yoga classes will be available Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market on High Rock Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

calendar YMCA Certified Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor Betsy Cannon will hold the 40-minute classes. Bring your mat, a blanket or just wear your sneakers and enjoy a gentle, fun program designed to put a smile on your face and peace in your heart. Donations will be gratefully accepted, with a portion of the proceeds going to YMCA programs.

Thursday, June 26 Ballston Spa Community Band The Ballston Spa Community Band will perform for free at Wiswall Park in Ballston Spa from 6-8 p.m. This is part of a free series that includes concerts that are held amid Wiswall Park gardens on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. directly following the Thursday afternoon Farmers’ Market. This year’s concert season runs from June 26 to August 28. The Ballston Spa Community Band was created for the continuing music education of its members and audiences. Through practicing and performing, they show that music is a lifelong activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Saratoga Springs High School Graduation The Saratoga Springs senior class graduation ceremony will be at the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center, starting at 9 a.m.

TRASK Art Show & Sale A one-night-only Juried Art Show & Sale and benefit for the restoration and preservation of the Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial at the Canfield Casino will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $55.

Featuring artworks inspired by the history, people, landscape, preservation, and spirit of Saratoga Springs, tickets include a silent art auction, open bar and refreshments, and live entertainment.

For more information call (518) 587-5030.

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Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

week of 6/20 - 6/26 friday, 6/20: Tim Olsen Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Sugar Pill, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Dan Berggren + Alex Smith, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Rick Bolton + Jeff Walton, 5 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 New Shoes, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rattail Jimmy, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Steve Candlen, 6 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Otter, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 (6 p.m.) Radio Junkies, 6 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Twisted , 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 N + S Dakotas, 7 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Dueling Pianos, 7:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Erin Harkes Duo, 9 pm @ Peabody’s - 886.8673 Larry Hooker, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Spirirual Rez / Way Down, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 John Eisenhart, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 TS Ensemble, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Steve Smith, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 The Remainders, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Aquanett, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

saturday, 6/21:x, x pm John Savage Quartet , 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Spurs USA, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Megan Houde, 9 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577

Donatellos, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Acoustic Circus, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Vivid, 9 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 DJ Molotov, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 The Ideal Situation, 9 pm @ Javier’s - 871-1827 Kings English, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180 ILL Funk Ensemble, 8 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Jeff Mrozeck, 6:30 pm @ Paddock Lounge - 330.2426 Dan Eddo, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Frank Wakefield 80 Birthday Concert, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Fishbone / Banooba/ Eli Hargrave, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Citizens Treasure, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 th

sunday, 6/22:x, x pm Cassandra Kubinski, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Eric Walentowicz Quartet, noon @ Nanola -587.1300 Kaiser Chiefs, 7:30 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

monday, 6/23:x, x pm Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026

tuesday, 6/24:x, x pm Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

wednesday, 6/25:x, x pm Gwen + Jim Tracy, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

S P O T L I G H T Well, now - you don’t turn 80 every day. Frank Wakefield, mandolin master, is so “per-coshous” he probably went into his second childhood long ago!

Help him blow out the candles at The Parting Glass on Saturday.

Photo by Mark Bolles Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub - 583.9400 Bobby Dick + Susie, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Megan Houde, 6 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

thursday, 6/26:x, x pm Al Bruno, 8 pm @ Seven Horse Pub - 581.0777 Open Mic, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Austin Barosi, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Cafe’ - 583.1106 Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Crown Grill -583.1105 Toga Boys, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909 Erin Harkes, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Rattlesnake, 8 pm @ Icehouse - 216.1766 Steve Candlen, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312 Capital Zen, 9 pm @ Nanola -587.1300 Rich Ortiz, 7:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Girls Nite Out / 50 Shades of Men, 8 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Rusty Old Guys, 7 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

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Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Country Idolatry!

Who Am I To Judge?

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS— What started out as a simple request—to interview the winner of this year’s WGNA Country Idol competition at Vapor Nite Club (the finals took place on Thursday, June 12) – took a somewhat different and strange bend in the road.

I was asked to take one of the best seats in the house and be a member of the judge’s panel.

Well, fit me for a powdered wig and robe – ‘cause here comes da’ judge! Calling me ‘Your Honor’ is something I could certainly get used to…

First, some atmospherics: The doors opened at 7 p.m. that night.

By 7:02 the placed was packed!

Attendees loosened up with about 1/2 hour of line dancing and boot scootin’ before the competition got underway at 7:30. What was noticeable is how few in the crowd I recognized (maybe 3 friends). Where did these people come from?

Handling the dual role of DJ and MC of the festivities was WGNA’s Kevin Richards, who juggled a million details with goodnatured verve and élan. Joining me at the judge’s table were the lovely Sabrina Gogan, who was the 2012 ‘Idol’ winner; the equally lovely Casey Danton from ‘GNA and PopCrush radio; and the human energy pill that is Dave Tokarowski, lead singer for Body & Soul, and eight-piece regional horn band.

The format was for 28

contestants – chosen from prelim rounds earlier this year – to sing one song. They would be scored a maximum of 50 points: 25 for vocals, 10 for appearance and 15 for “stage presence.” In addition to scoring, the judge’s challenge was to be pithy, supportive and helpful. The field would be cut down to six— one song apiece for all the ($5,000) marbles.

“When Kevin Richards got a hold of me to ask if I wanted to be a judge for the finals this year I was beyond excited and incredibly honored that they would trust my opinion.” Sabrina noted. “I’ve spent a lot of time being on that stage trying to win over judges so it was an entirely different experience being on the other side.”

“This was hard. All the finalists were really talented.” Dave said. “We had a tough time cutting down the field – in fact, we could have picked six completely different finalists and it would have fit.”

Sabrina concurred. During the final round, she said in aside to me “this is tough! I’m sure glad I’m not competing in this field!”

High praise coming from professionals who are living the dream of making a living doing just what many of these contestants aspire to: making their music and performing. “ Sabrina acknowledges the boost this contest gave her. “I’m currently fronting a four piece cover band based out of Springfield, MA called Madison Avenue. I also See pg. 30

The Judging Panel - Casey Danton, Dave Tokarowski, Sabrina Gogan, Arthur Gonick

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Country Idol Continued from pg. 29 do a lot of songwriting on my own.

Country Idol has given my voice a lot of exposure throughout my hometown and nearby areas. I’m so thankful for the experience, the relationships I’ve made and the opportunities I’ve received because of this awesome competition!”

As for Dave, he and Body & Soul generally play private parties and special events – but I’ll tout you to one upcoming public appearance so you can enjoy his energy: On Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Body & Soul will be playing at Hattie’s (45 Phila Street) as part of a special Jazz

Festival Weekend… be there – the Judge has spoken!

Last year’s winner, Kayla Sarro, is a Saratoga Springs native and a “Blue Streak through and through.”

Winning the 2013 County Idol competition spurred her on to a Platinum Voice competition at Vapor (which she won). Kayla just auditioned for the NBC show The Voice in Washington D.C. earlier this month and has her ticket punched for NYC for the big one – American Idol in late July. “Country Idol gave me a boost and the drive to strive for more,” she said.

In the meantime, in classic country folklore fashion, she works hard at three jobs counting music.

Currently, she is looking to form a backing band that plays country and classic rock– all positions are open – Kayla has a Facebook fan page, so the line forms to the right guys and gals. In the meantime, she keeps her pipes in perfect pitch at various Karaoke venues – her faves are the Saratoga City Tavern on Thursday and The Rusty Nail on

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Photos by ‘Alive Entertainment’

Your 2014 Country Idols! Renee Lussier and Kara Aird

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The 2014 Idol Hopefuls

Wednesday/Saturday.

Onto the winners—yes, plural. For the first time in the Country Idol competition, the final round was so contentious that two contestants got a perfect score – 200 out of 200; they split the $5,000 grand prize.

What is interesting is how they took completely different paths to victory: Kara Aird has the country lineage (Gloversville born, Speculator raised), the look; the “in yo’ face” attitude – the whole ‘you go girl!’—inducing persona and of course, the vocal chops to back it up.

She credits her friend Traci for taking her to a prelim round and pushing her on stage “I had never even heard about this prior to walking into Vapor.” Kara has decided that Traci gets half her

winnings for backing the right horse, so to speak.

But Kara is not looking to parlay this into anything more than it is: “This is fun, and I want it to stay that way… I have a fulltime career in another field that is very satisfying.” She said.

So for now, if you want to catch her act, the best bet is to venture up to Logan’s Bar & Grill in Speculator on a night that they do “Gary-oke” – Gary being the MC. But, having seen her act, it says here that it’s worth the trip to see a talent like Kara in her native habitat.

In contrast, co-winner Renee Lussier is already a pro. She has been the lead singer of the regional band Skeeter Creek for four years now. “I do other things, but this is my full-time gig.” She said. “I wouldn’t do anything else—you get

2013 Winner Kayla Sarro

paid for having fun!”

When asked about the difference between the band-fronting vs. the “solo idol” vibe, she said “I like both. Normally, you have challenges with different groups, personalities, but Skeeter Creek is a like family, so that makes all the difference.”

This is her first Country Idol competition “I couldn’t even get into Vapor last year!” She said.

Oh, by the way, she’s 22 years old. “My fiancé, David, signed me up for this.”

David and Renee are to be married on September 12, and no, Skeeter Creek will not be playing. “We’ll be partying.” She said. Yet it would come as no surprise if their DJ didn’t summon up a certain lady in a white dress to belt out one or two tunes – for the photo op, of course.

This was an eye-opener on several levels: the crowd, the talent, the degree of difficulty in judging, but also the laughter and fun. I feel like I made some new friends for life on the judge’s panel. They asked me to come back next year, and you can bet I am there!

But you don’t have to wait until then. The talent of the top six were so uniformly excellent that Kevin Richards asked them all back to perform at another WGNA-sponsored event at Vapor this summer.

Until then—court is adjourned.

All rise…

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Big Weekend For Den On Tap SARATOGA SPRINGS – This, my friends, is Putnam Den at it’s finest. An entire weekend of original music; hailing from near and far, with a rainbow coalition of genres represented as well.

On Friday, The Spiritual Rez reggae funk dance experience will bring an unabashed display of musical virtuosity.

When paired with a deep, subsonic groove and powerful heart felt vocalization; crowds are left dancing and screaming for more.

Over the past nine years, these six men have relentlessly toured the country to share their music and appreciation of the arts. Rooted in rock, reggae and funk; their diversity exemplifies their love and desire to put on a live experience that will not only cut to your core, but also ignite the inner flame that exists in us all.

Also, Way Down is a powerful trio from Albany pushing the outer bounds of modern jazzfusion, with a unique take on groove and improvisation.

On Saturday, Fishbone continues trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Funk, Punk, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in Los Angeles’ burgeoning, AltRock scene of the mid-1980s.

Now in their 25th year of composing, creating, recording, releasing and performing original music together, mass critical appeal appears to be returning to the band, fueled by their critically acclaimed full‐ length feature documentary “Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone,” which was narrated by Laurence Fishburne.

A Putnam Den staple is Banooba. Those of you who haven’t seen them are in for a pleasant surprise!

They’ve been compared to everyone from Steely Dan, The Spin Doctors and Blind Mellon to Incubus, Umphreys McGee and The Allman Brothers. but Taking cues from all of their influences – including funk, jazz, reggae and rock – Banooba is the latest hybrid to successfully incorporate all of these elements into their own signature sound.

Banooba Fishbone

Spiritual Rez

Spiritual Rez w/ Way Down Friday, June 20 at 9:30p.m. $10 at Door ($15 if under 21) Ages: 18+ Band Description: Reggae Horn Funk Dance Party _______________________________

Fishbone w/ Banooba, Eli Hargrave (solo) Saturday, June 21 at 8:30 p.m. $12 Advance / $15 Day of Show Ticket Link: http://putnamden.com/events/fishbone/ Ages: 18+ (Note: there is a $5 surcharge if under 21) Band Descriptions: Fishbone – Ska/Rock/Funk Banooba – Groove/Rock Eli Hargrave - Rock ________________________________ Putnam Den 63a Putnam Street Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-8066 www.putnamden.com

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It’s A Perfect Posey!

Brag On Yourself & Your Friends!

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Time For Another Beers!

Email your Pix & Info to: A warm welcome to Posey Michele Hover, who was born at 5:21 a.m. on June 2 at Saratoga Hospital! Posey popped out at a robust 6 lbs., 13 oz. Proud parents

Mark and Catherine celebrated with grandparents Andrew and Michele Hover, and Gary and Margie Willis. Photo courtesy of Niki Rossi Photography.

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

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Georgia, Age 6

Yes, yes! Say hello to Julian Daniel Beers – weighing in at a healthy 8.5 lbs. at birth just this past Monday, June 16. This photo

was taken when he was just hours old by Lisa Miller of Studio di Luce.

Congratulations to proud parents Rebecca and Brett.

Graham, Age 6

Logan, Age 6

Brownie Buzz!

Here’s St. Clement’s Regional Catholic School Troop 3203 earning their merit badges in various categories celebrating with a bridging ceremony at Skye Farm on the Schroon River.

Back from left to right: Carolina Mitchell, Melissa Abraham, Amy Hichman Front from left to right: Lira, Paige, Nadine, McKenna, Chloe, Antonella

Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Judo: Liberty Games This summer’s Liberty Games will be Sunday, July 20 at Mekeel Christian Academy (36 Sacandaga Road, Scotia). The registration deadline is July 11.

For registration information email Lisa@essportscouncil.org.

For judo information contact JasonMorris210@yahoo.com.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Summer Clinics Make the most of your summer by learning a new sport!

Sign up for one or all of our Summer Clinics and Programs.

Choose from basketball, volleyball, softball, field hockey, cheerleading, lacrosse, soccer, skate park, tennis, running and track. Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue or visit www.

SaratogaRec.com. Questions?

Contact (518) 587-3550, ext.

2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

Registration ends June 27.

Christmas in July at Simpson UMC Simpson United Methodist Church (1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls) is hosting a Christmas in July gently used decorations and bake sale on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Come and join in the fun and holiday atmosphere and get prepared early for Christmas.

Donations of Christmas items can be dropped off at the church Wednesdays in June from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., leaving them on the covered side porch, or other arrangements can be made by calling Mary at (518) 587-7942 or Cindi at (518) 885-9791.

Southern Adirondack ATA Martial Arts New beginners start class every month. Each new student starts slowly and progresses at his or her own rate of speed. You should begin by attending at least twice per week. Each class lasts about 30 minutes. Don’t be

concerned if you’re out of shape or think the techniques look too difficult. You’ll be in class with other beginners like yourself.

For more information call the Malta Community center at (518) 899-4411 or visit online at www.maltaparksrec.com.

Saratoga’s All-American Celebration 2014 Enjoy spectacular fireworks in the Spa City. This 4th of July, celebrate America’s Independence Day with Saratoga’s All-American Celebration in Congress Park!

This special free event features a parade, an All-American BBQ, live music, a car show and more.

Phish at SPAC Phish will be playing their jams at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center July 3-5. Cost for lawn tickets is $45.

One Big Roof Class and Workshop Located at 433 Broadway, Suite 302 (3rd floor, above Putnam Market), One Big Roof is a sanctuary for contemplative and restorative care through workshops and meditation.

Highlights of the upcoming schedule include a “Grief Workshop” (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) on June 28 and a “Yoga & Meditation Workshop for Teens” (7-8:30 p.m.) on July 11 and July 25. For a complete calendar of classes and workshops visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com/ home/workshops.

Register For Entrepreneurship Seminars The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) opened registration for a free entrepreneurship seminar in Saratoga County on June 30 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration will take place at Saratoga Springs Public Library–Susman Room.

This seminar is being held at the ONA Opportunity Center at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit the ONA website at www.newamericans. ny.gov and follow on Twitter at @NYSNewAmericans; Hashtag: #NYSNewAmericans.

BRIEFS 33 Information and referrals are also available through the tollfree, multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636.

Tang Museum Exhibition From July 5 to October 26, the Tang Museum Exhibition, “Elevator Music 27-Kamau Patton: Torus-Variation 1,” will take place every Tuesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. (Friday, 7 p.m.) For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Leadership Saratoga Accepting Project Proposals Leadership Saratoga, a program of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting project proposals from area nonprofit organizations. Each year, the 24 members of the class are asked to work on a project that will make a lasting difference in the community.

All Saratoga County-based, Chamber member, 501c3 organizations that have a selfcontained project encompassing approximately 150 hours of volunteer time and expertise (to be done between late-October and May) should submit a one-page description of their proposed project. Interested organizations should submit their one page proposal to Program Director Kathleen Fyfe at kfyfe@saratoga.org.

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) 5811230, ext. 3610 or robinlyle@ preventioncouncil.org.

Kindersculls Summer Camp The registration for Kindersculls Summer Camp 2014 is now open. This camp is for boys and girls, ages 4-8 years old. This is a wonderful way to introduce the youngest of rowers to the sport. The cost is $500 for the week (July 7-11). There are two sessions: one morning from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and one afternoon from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Register at saratogarowing. sportssignup.com.

Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs Mass Schedule Masses for Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs are Sundays (9 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m. Vigil Mass) and weekdays (11 a.m., 4 p.m.). Masses are held at the Coliseum. For more information call (518) 853-3033.

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.

Elks Lodge Italian Sausage/Meatloaf Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will host an Italian sausage and meatloaf dinner on July 9 from 4:30-7 p.m. Donation request is $10 for adults. Seniors and military (Active/Retired with ID Card): $9. Children 5-12: $6.

Under 5: Free. Takeouts: $10.

Cash Bar Available ‘Coppélia’ Doll Party On June 28 at 10 a.m., celebrate the 40th anniversary of Balanchine’s “Coppélia” at the National Museum of Dance Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing. Children age 2 and older

are invited to dress up, bring their own doll, and take part in the Birthday Celebration.

Enjoy a reading of the story of “Coppélia” as well as an interactive dance demonstration with Coppélia. Children can have their face painted like a doll and take pictures with Coppélia.

Admission is $5 per child, which can be paid at the time of the event. Reservations are requested. Limit of 20 children.

Please note that caregivers must stay at the event with their child. For any questions, please contact Susan Edwards at programming@dancemuseum. org or call the museum at (518) 584-2225. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Museum is currently open for daily admissions Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Dancer’s Health Day Dancer’s Health Day will be held at the National Museum of Dance in the School of the Arts Studios July 1 from 12:30–2:00 p.m. This is a free museum event. The museum exhibits will be open to visit during this event. RSVP’s are appreciated; call (518) 584-2225, ext. 3009 or email programming@ dancemuseum.org. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Trunk Walking Tour The Saratoga Trunk Tour, a Saratoga love story based on the novel by Edna Ferber, will take place Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. starting at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at the corner of Broadway & Congress St. Follow your guide Kathy Totten as she takes you on an hour long walking journey through Saratoga Springs circa 1885 and unfolds the romantic tale of Clio & Clint (played by Ingrid Bergman & Gary Cooper in the 1945 film version). Reservations are accepted however not required. Call (518)5873241, ext. 15 for reservations.

Admission is $5 per person and children 12 and under are free.

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

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Camp Abilities Set For Saratoga Springs

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — “A loss of sight, never a loss of vision.”

That is the motto for the inaugural Camp Abilities Saratoga, a one-week overnight developmental active sports camp that will be held at Skidmore College for children and teens who are visually impaired and/or deaf.

One of 21 Camp Abilities programs worldwide, the camp is modeled after the 17-year tenured program at Brockport. Camp Abilities Saratoga will give campers the opportunity to experience archery, gymnastics, judo, selfdefense, paddle boarding, tandem biking, beep baseball, swimming, soccer, track and field, bowling, rowing (on Fish Creek) and dancing from August 3-9.

“We want the kids to know they can do this stuff,” said Director of Camp Abilities Saratoga John McDonald. “Just because they’re visually impaired or deaf doesn’t mean they can’t participate in active sports. They also get to live on a college campus for a week and get that independence. As they start coming to camp year after year, when it comes time to go to college they have that experience.”

A service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Camp Abilities is designed to empower children and teens (ages 10-18) who are blind to be physically active through sports and social activities.

The program can help play a critical role in creating and reinforcing selfesteem and confidence while being with others who share similar joys, frustrations and obstacles in life.

The camp will open to welcome the all-volunteer adaptive sports-trained counselors August 2, before the campers arrive the next day. Aside from the sports and activities, there will also be cookouts and concerts throughout the week before the final ceremony on Saturday, August 9, when campers will show off the skills they have learned.

“It’s going to be a whole summation,” McDonald said about the closing ceremony. “There’s progress reports that we will make for the parents and the kids get an opportunity to show off what they learned and picked up. So, they get to demonstrate that. It’s pretty special. From what I understand, at Brockport, it can get pretty emotional.”

Former Olympian Jason Morris will be volunteering his time at the first Camp Abilities program in Saratoga Springs this summer. Photo Provided.

Photos courtesy of Camp Abilities Brockport

Camp Abilities Saratoga will also include specific sports specialist. One of this summer’s featured specialists is four-time Judo Olympian Jason Morris, who won a silver medal at the 1992 Olympics and was head coach of the 2008 Olympic Judo squad.

“It’s huge to have an Olympian like Jason,” McDonald said. “It gives us visibility locally, regionally, and in our mind nationally.”

Morris, who owns the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, plans on bringing some of his nationally and globally recognized athletes along with him to Skidmore, as he teaches skills that

can be used both on and off the mat.

“Judo is a life skill just like swimming,” Morris said. “I don’t care if you’re blind or not blind.

It teaches you coordination, selfawareness and self-defense.”

Morris will be doing morning sessions Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the week before the closing ceremony.

“This program is so neat because you meet new people with the same challenges,” Morris said.

Aside from the physicality and skill that goes along with the camp, McDonald agreed that a big part of the camp is the friendships kids and teens will walk away with.

“When your kids come home from camp, one of the things they will talk about is all the fun they had and the cool kids they met,” McDonald said. “You get lifelong friendships out of camps.

Friendships, self-awareness, confidence…it just sets them up for life.”

Aside from Saratoga County, there will also be participants from around the region, including Albany, Glens Falls, HadleyLuzerne, Hudson Falls, Schenectady and Troy. Out of state, there will be participants from Vermont and from as far as Colorado.

“I couldn’t imagine we would be getting kids from Vermont and Colorado,” McDonald said. ‘What it says is there’s a need. That’s what it’s telling us. We wouldn’t have 20 campers if there wasn’t a need. And we’re just scratching the surface. Word is going to get out there. Being in Saratoga in August, there are a lot of things in our region to do—a nationally recognized rowing program and equestrian sports, and just all the other sports at Skidmore College campus.”

The first summer has

already met its limit of 20 campers; however, names can be put on a waiting list by calling (518) 290-7050 or emailing info@ CampAbilitiesSaratoga.org.

With the initial goal being to raise $85,000 for the program, Camp Abilities Saratoga has passed that and raised around $100,000 in less than a year.

“As long as we can keep doing the fundraising, we’re going to keep doing it,” said McDonald, who plans on having a successful program that spans 20-plus years to come. “It’s amazing what happens once you get out there and start knocking on doors.”

Just two years after members of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club became inspired by Camp Abilities Brockport, Camp Abilities Saratoga has quickly gone from an idea to a reality—a bonafide program doing its part to help.

It’s all about the campers.

“I hope the kids get that feeling of accomplishment—that they took on something that they wanted to participate in and proved to themselves that they could do it,” McDonald said.

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Local Dodgeball Group To Take Shot At World Championships CLIFTON PARK — Team captain Rob Immel and his Hometown Dodgeball crew are making the journey to Las Vegas for the National Dodgeball League’s World Championships in August.

Their team New York Empire has been very successful this year at local and east coast tournaments and hopes their luck continues into championships.

Members of the group are the same who helped set the world record for participating in the longest dodgeball marathon in March of 2013, playing over 43 hours and raising more than $3,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Hometown Dodgeball has been around since 2005. They currently play at the Sportplex in Halfmoon

(www.sportsplexofhalfmoon.com) every Monday night. The game has progressed enough to have veterans, but it is still welcome to those who want to live out childhood fantasies or a “do-over” of their immature gym class.

The team is made up of eight (six play at a time)—six men and two women with lives outside of dodgeball with careers and families.

To help the team fundraise for their trip to the World Championships, visit the team’s funding page (http://www. gofundme.com/nyempire) for an opportunity to read more and possibly donate. All donations go entirely and directly to the team to aid in the costs of attending the event.

Saratoga Youth Lacrosse Season Wraps Up SARATOGA SPRINGS — The final games of the Saratoga Youth Lacrosse season took place Saturday, June 14 at the PBA fields off Weibel Avenue.

In total, 28 local town teams from Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills and South Glens Falls played from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

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Community Sports Bulletin Class of 1980 Takes Blue Streaks Alumni Game SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last Friday’s Saratoga Springs alumni basketball game between the class of 1979 and the class of 1980 went down to the wire.

Team 1980’s Ty Stacey hit a shot from beyond the arc to tie the game at 40 apiece with 15 seconds before Gus DeGregory sealed the win for Team ’80 with a bucket as time expired.

Team ’79 was coached by former Blue Streaks head coach Damian Fantauzzi, while former Saratoga Springs assistant coach Rich Johns coached the class of 1980.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

Puzzle solutions from pg. 23

Photos Provided by MarkBolles.com

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Week of June 20 – June 26, 2014

Will King James And Melo Make A Move?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY So the word is that LeBron James will become a free agent this summer. He doesn’t want to make a big deal of it, but this is huge!

He has some company with the free agency route. Carmelo Anthony is also considering his options as a free agent and it sounds like he means it. Both of these guys can possibly make much more money compared to their current salaries, and Carmelo wants to be part of a winning team.

So how can an athlete develop any loyalty to a franchise, as the financial carrot begins to swing in

front of his face? I don’t think either one would say no to a 10 to 20 percent raise with an offer. After all, it’s a business opportunity and these guys are commodities to themselves and their agents.

I’m not going to get into a discussion about their exuberant salaries. These two athletes are the best in the professional game of basketball.

After watching the San Antonio Spurs demolished the Heat in the NBA finals, I have a better feeling about the league. The Spurs put on a display of teamwork that I haven’t seen in the NBA for years. Actually, not since the old greats of the Boston Celtics, during the ’60s and ’70s when Bill Russell was king, and the New York Knicks of the ’70s, during the Lucas, Bradley, DeBusschere, Frazier and Reed era.

These two franchises had such a deep bench that the second fives could have been in the finals by themselves.

Today’s NBA teams are all about clearing the floor for their top player, like King James, and executing the pick and roll.

Now, don’t misunderstand me. Just because I think the league

Burnt Hills Athletes Featured In JMJC Event GLENVILLE — Over 75 athletes from all over the northeast as well, as a large contingency from Taifu Judo Club in Ontario, Canada attended the 15th JMJC Open developmental event hosted by the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville on June 14.

The event is geared toward developing athletes by getting them more matches in a relaxed fun environment.

This edition featured some of JMJC’s top local athletes including Burnt Hills High graduate, Jack Hatton, Burnt Hills High seniors, Haley Meara and Eric Skylar, along with Burnt Hills

Junior, Nick Irabli and freshman Quentin Cook, who all won their respective divisions.

Haley and Irabli were promoted to their Black Belts in a short ceremony held in the middle of the competition.

The event included competition for kids as young as 4 years old to those in their 20s.

Four-year-old Dani Morris (left) makes an attack against her twin sister, Randi, in their first competition. Dani and Randi are the daughters of four-time Olympian Jason Morris.

Photo by LouDiGesare/ realjudo.net.

has become too focused on “the player” and not the team, doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the pro game. It’s basically what the “modern” NBA is all about, except for the Spurs. Their success is the result of their ball control and movement, with excellent team play, all of which ended another Miami Heat title run.

I’m a basketball purest and I love watching a total team effort.

There weren’t many clear outs for San Antonio. It was the offensive execution of the team play that resulted in many touches, and the end result was getting contributions from many players.

The Spurs’ bench looked like the old Celtics’ bench, as they outscored Miami’s reserves in a big way. That’s the real reason behind the success of the Spurs in this NBA finals series and why it only went five games.

LaBron and Melo are the crowd-drawing points for their respective franchises, but now that they have both become free agents they could move to another team.

That reinforces how the league has become more about business propositions.

During the NBA of the ’60s

and ’70s, the players on the Celtics and Knicks stayed with their franchises for longer time periods as compared to the players of this current era. A note which also has weight in the differences in this comparison is that there were less teams in the NBA during that time period of the last century, so the player pool was deeper and not so diluted, as it might be now.

In today’s world of professional sports, there are very few exceptions of the career athletes who stayed with one team, Derek Jeter is one of those exceptions with his loyalty as a New York Yankee. Free agency has changed the complexion of pro sports and it will never go back to what it used to be. In fairness to the players, it’s a good option.

I will admit that I miss those NBA teams of the mid to late 20th century, especially the type of player from that era. Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Bill Bradley, Jerry West and Walt Frazier, they were all different compared to now.

It’s sometimes difficult to measure history of an era in sports, but there are some obvious differences with this comparison.

The salaries are most likely the biggest change (related to free agency), but I think that in today’s game the taller players are now more skillful with the ball, and the athletes are definitely stronger. I also believe that the outside shooting was better during the “old” days!

In the mid-20th century of yesterday’s game, the strategy was more prevalent, and that is probably because the coaches had more influence on the players and the game. Spurs coach, Gregg Popovich would fit nicely into that era with little difficulty.

The free agents of professional sports now have a bargaining chip to negotiate on their own terms, and again, realistically it’s to their benefit. The money made by these guys today would pay the salaries for a whole team from the last century!

But, money has changed, in a big way, in today’s world. We are about to find out how loyal King James and Carmelo Anthony are to their franchises. It will be interesting to watch as this all develops come July 1, but there is no new contract before the July 10 deadline. So hold on to your hats!

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Hall of Fame Pillars of Turf Announced

Racing To Recognize, Remember Contributions of Bradley, Taylor SARATOGA SPRINGS — Esteemed sportsmen Edward R. Bradley and Edward P. Taylor have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame as Pillars of the Turf.

Bradley and Taylor will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with the racehorses Ashado, Clifford and Curlin; jockeys Lloyd Hughes and Alex Solis; and trainer Gary Jones on Friday, August 8.

The ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

The Pillars of the Turf category is designated to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Thoroughbred racing in a leadership or pioneering capacity at the highest national level. Candidates must be deemed to have represented the sport with indisputable standards of integrity and commitment through disciplines such as breeding and ownership, innovation, philanthropy, promotion and education.

August Belmont II and Paul Mellon were the initial Pillars of the Turf inductees in 2013.

Edward Riley Bradley (18591946), a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, owned four winners of the Kentucky Derby (Behave Yourself, Bubbling Over, Burgoo King and Brokers Tip), three winners of the Preakness Stakes (Kalitan, Burgoo King and Bimelich) and two winners of the Belmont Stakes (Blue Larkspur and Bimelech). Blue Larkspur and Bimelech were both elected to the Hall of Fame.

In 1898, Bradley bought his first horse and in 1906 purchased Ash Grove Stock Farm near Lexington, Kentucky and renamed it Idle Hour Stock Farm.

Bradley developed Idle Hour into one of America’s leading breeding operations. He was given the honorary title of a Kentucky colonel by the state’s governor for his contributions to Kentucky’s prosperity.

Idle Hour bred 128 stakes winners under Bradley’s ownership. He bred 15 champions, including Black Helen and Horse of the Year Busher. His importation of the French mare La

Taylor bred 54 champions, a preponderance being champions in Canada, but also including Northern Dancer, Glorious Song and Devil’s Bag in the U.S., and nine in Europe. The latter group included Storm Bird, sire of Storm Cat. For years, Taylor helped provide runners for the Ontario Jockey Club tracks by staging his own pre-priced yearling sales, and then in 1968 he elevated the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society yearling sale into the big leagues by selling Nijinsky II there.

Taylor capitalized on the Northern Dancer era to bring the world’s buyers to the Keeneland sales, which he consciously chose for the best Windfields consignments. In 1977, Taylor’s total of stakes winners bred reached 192, surpassing the previous record held by Harry Payne Whitney.

Taylor suffered a stroke in 1980, and the Windfields Farm and Stable management passed to his son, Charles.

Taylor was North America’s leading breeder in wins 19 times

Edward P. Taylor at the 1971 Durham Cup. Photo by Michael Burns

Troienne was one of the most important events in the history of American breeding, as more than 800 stakes winners descend from her in tail-female lineage alone.

In 1926, Bradley purchased Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans and spent lavishly to improve the facilities. In 1932, he made a substantial investment in Miami’s Hialeah Park and sold Fair Grounds in 1934. The Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap at Fair Grounds is named in his honor, and he was part of the inaugural class of inductees of the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame in 1971. Bradley was widely known as a wealthy owner of gambling establishments, but was also well known for his charity, including the staging of an annual one-day race meeting to benefit orphans.

Edward Plunket Taylor (1901-1989), a native of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, got involved with racing in the mid-1930s.

The crown jewel of his consolidation of Canadian racing was at Woodbine, which opened in 1956. His greatest contribution to breeding dated from the 1952 purchase of the top price mare at Newmarket, Lady Angela, the dam of Nearctic, who in turn

Edward R. Bradley at Belmont. Photo by Keeneland Morgan

sired Northern Dancer.

With Northern Dancer, Taylor achieved his goal of proving high-class horses could be bred in Canada. Northern Dancer won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness before launching a

stallion career many regard as the greatest of the 20th century, an influence still prominent today.

Northern Dancer sired three Epsom Derby winners (Nijinsky II, The Minstrel and Secreto), all bred by Taylor’s Windfields Farm.

and earnings nine times. He bred 18 winners of Canada’s prestigious Queen’s Plate, including 11 of which he owned. Taylor was the recipient of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder in 1977 and 1983.

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Renowned Marathon Runner Helps Locals Train For Firecracker SARATOGA SPRINGS — The eighth annual Firecracker 4 kicks off Saratoga’s July 4th allday celebration, with a start time of 9 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

On Wednesday, June 18, Deena Kastor, the American marathon record holder (2:19.36),

Deena Kastor

was at the Skidmore College athletic facility and track as part of a speed workout to help Firecracker participants train for the big run.

Kastor also has the American record for the half marathon (1:07.34) and was ranked No. 1 in the world in the marathon in 2006.

She was the winner of the Chicago marathon in 2005, the London marathon in 2006, and she was a 2004 Olympic bronze medalist.

Managed

by FC4, Inc., a 501(c) (3) notfor-profit organization committed to supporting healthy lifestyle choices, the race donates profits each year to local not for profit organizations that support running, family health, and safe trails and roadways for the community.

Registration and information on the race can be found at www. firecracker4.com.

Deena Kastor spends time with the Saratoga girls cross country and track team Wednesday, June 18. Photos by MarkBolles.com

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The Steve Miller Band Took Off On Saturday, June 14. See pg. 3