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What is Wilton? Committee Discusses Town’s Future With the Public by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY WILTON – What is Wilton – a small town, rural community with a country feel and character, or a lightindustrial/manufacturing center capable of spurring the local economy and creating thousands of new jobs? Can it be both? This was one of the many questions discussed during the first public information meeting for the Wilton Exit 16 Linkage Study – designed to assess and plan for the possibility of longterm growth and development along Ballard Road in Wilton. “We envision the Exit 16 area as one of the last spots along the Northway that may be suitable for significant development in the future, especially in terms of job creation and economic development,” said Wilton Deputy Supervisor Raymond O’Conor, who is also a committee co-chair on the Exit 16 Linkage Study Advisory Committee. The committee, which first met in mid-March to discuss possible
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A Better Batch of Blueberries Winney’s Farm plants 5,000 more bushes, longer season anticipated by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY For owner Byron Winney of Winney’s Farm, there’s just under “four weeks of scrambling to go” to get ready for the opening of blueberry picking season on July 5. If their planning pays off, Saratoga County’s largest blueberry farm, just off of Route 32 in
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In their fifth year, this citywide celebration of the arts in Saratoga Springs will offer programs and performances in dance, music, visual art, film, theater and literary art. There are activities for everyone, from the seasoned arts enthusiast to families with young children.
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Brian S. James, 24, of 11286 Bergen St., Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-B felony. James was arrested November 2 in the town of Moreau and has been sentenced to seven years in New York State Prison and three years of post release supervision, concurrent with Warren County. Eustace E. Edey, aka "Buck," 21, of Bridgewater Apts., Bldg. K, Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Edey was arrested December 15 in the town of Ballston. He has been sentenced to one and a half years in New York State Prison and two years of post release supervision, to run consecutively with a sentence imposed on March 5, 2010, of two years in New York State Prison and two years of post release supervision for fourthdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Ryan M. Danaher, 24, of 1 Myers Lane, Schuylerville, pleaded guilty to a charge of fifthdegree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class-D felony. Danaher was arrested November 20 in Saratoga Springs and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 29. Peter Engelmann, 44, of 4251 Jockey St., Charlton, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Engelmann was arrested October 6 in the town of Charlton and has been sentenced to time served, five years of probation and ignition interlock. Timothy J. Lenzi, 26, of 387 Hudson River Rd., Waterford, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while ability impaired by
drugs, a class-E felony. Lenzi was arrested July 18 in Clifton Park and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 28. Gary W. Bullard, 22, of 45 Cottage St., Troy, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle, a class-E felony. Bullard was arrested November 1 in Clifton Park and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 28. Kevin Fuller, 41, of 505 Main St., Apt. 9, Corinth, pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to report an address change within 10 days, a class-E felony. Fuller was arrested April 1 in Corinth for an incident that occurred October 31. He has been sentenced to time served in the Saratoga County Jail. Paul E. Turnbull, 44, of the Budget Inn, Malta, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a class-E felony. Turnbull was arrested November 27 in Malta and has been sentenced to three to six years in New York State Prison. Paul E. Steinborn, 50, of 34 Center St., Ballston Spa, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony.
Steinborn was arrested September 24 in Malta and has been sentenced to five days in the Saratoga County Jail, five years of probation and ignition interlock. Sophia B. Tarte, 43, of 1190 Rt. 295, Apt. 293, East Chatham, was charged with driving while intoxicated, a class-D felony. Tarte was arrested February 15 in Halfmoon and has been sentenced to one to three years in New York State Prison, three years of ignition interlock post release. Lenon L. Lester, III, 40, of 41 Marwood St., Albany, pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a class-E felony. Lester was arrested February 8 in the town of Waterford and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 28. Mark C. Serio, 35, of 2648 Rt. 9, Malta, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree attempted assault, a class-E felony. Serio was arrested March 30 in Saratoga Springs and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 28. Joseph L. Still, 44, homeless, pleaded guilty to a charge of
second-degree strangulation, a class-D felony. Still was arrested January 29 in Saratoga Springs and has been sentenced to five years in New York State Prison and five years of post release supervision. Nicolas J. Murtlow, 22, of 980 Murray Rd., Lot 13, Middle Grove, pleaded guilty to charges of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony, and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, also a class-E felony. Murtlow was arrested December 18 in Greenfield and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing July 28. Kendra L. Freeman, 28, of
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2118 Peter Cheesman St., Sicklerville, NJ, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a class-C felony. Freeman was arrested November 5 in Saratoga Springs and has been sentenced to two years in New York State Prison and one year of post release supervision. Patrick V. Powers, 52, of 1667 Eastern Ave., Schenectady, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class-E felony. Powers was arrested January 13 in Clifton Park and has been sentenced to seven months in Saratoga County Jail and ignition interlock as a condition of discharge for three years.
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WEEK IN REVIEW Construction on Caroline Street
Four Plead Guilty in County Burglaries BALLSTON SPA - Andrew Baril, 21; John F. Irvine, 21; Elizabeth Thomas, 19; and Micah Henzel, 23, pleaded guilty to at least one count of burglary in Saratoga County Court on Friday, June 3. They were charged in connection with a three-month crime spree that included 60 homes across Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery and Albany counties. They will receive their sentences later this summer.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - A project to widen the stretch of Caroline Street between Broadway and Lake Ave is currently underway. City Department of Public Works employees are working to widen the street by about one foot to improve traffic flow and accomodate the delivery trucks that make frequent stops on that block.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Independence Party has endorsed a full slate of candidates for City Council and county supervisor positions in the 2011 November election. Endorsed candidates are: Mayor, Scott Johnson; Finance Commissioner, Ken Ivins; Accounts Commissioner, John Franck; Public Safety Commissioner, Richard Wirth; Public Works Commissioner, Anthony "Skip" Scirocco; and County supervisors, Matthew Veitch and Joanne Yepsen. "We are proud to stand behind these capable and experienced officeholders," said Ed Miller, Saratoga Springs city chairman. "In our interviews, we found that these candidates are placing the fiscal well-being of the city, and the taxpayers' interests as
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Malta Town Board MALTA - The town board set dates for an eminent domain public hearing at its Monday, June 6 meeting, moving forward on plans to construct a new, 1.3-mile section of the Zim Smith Trail to link with the trail system on the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The section passes through privately-owned land, and the town is beginning its eminent domain process to obtain the rights to the property. A public hearing was set for Tuesday, July 5 at 6:50 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room. The board also moved forward on the mass gathering permit submission process for Albany-Saratoga Speedway. The Speedway is planning to host a circus on its grounds on July 14. Owner Bruce Richards spoke before the board, and said he is anticipating between six and 700 attendees the day of the circus. He said average attendance at the speedway for racing events is 12,000 people. Richards will submit his permit by next week so the board may set a public hearing. In other town news, Malta is participating in a Hazardous Waste Day with the town of Clifton Park on September 10 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the transfer on Moe Road. Malta residents can participate for a fee of $50, and are required to pre-register their items. Applications are available online at www.malta-town.org/ or at the town hall.
County Fair Requests Entries for Education Exhibits BALLSTON SPA - The 170th annual Saratoga County Fair committee is seeking school science and art collections to display in its education exhibits. The collection must consist of at least 10 pieces created by student artists in three ages groups: 3-5
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year-olds, 6-10-year-olds and 11-15year-olds. Prizes will be awarded. The set-up date for the education exhibits is Thursday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Saratoga fairgrounds under the grandstand. Entries will be accepted on this day only. For more information, call Sue or Kim Leahey at (518) 885-4084 or Joan Joyner at (518) 587-4622. You may also call the Saratoga County Fair Office at (518) 885-9701. Visit www.saratogacountyfair.org for more information about the 170th annual Saratoga County Fair.
Two Killed in Motorcycle Accident
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LAKE LUZERNE - Jacques Addy, 64, and Nicole Lambert, 60, of Longueuil, Quebec, were killed Wednesday, June 8, after a steel beam swung loose from a tractor trailer bed and struck both motorcyclists. The pair was reportedly in town to take part in the Americade rally. According to the Warren County Sheriff's office, the accident occurred at 9:34 in the morning, when a tractor trailer driving in the southbound lane of Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne stopped abruptly and swerved to avoid a collision with a group of motorcyclists. The truck's cargo, a box beam guard rail, shifted on the flatbed and protruded approximately 7 feet into the northbound lane, striking both Addy and Lambert. Lambert was thrown off of her motorcycle from the blow, as was Addy, who was pinned underneath his motorcycle. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff's office indicated that neither alcohol nor excessive speed were contributing factors in the crash, and no tickets have been issued thus far in the investigation.
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Correction: In last week’s issue Robert B. Levo was inadvertently presented at Robert Burton. We apologize for this error.
Rosemary T. (Migliaccio) Miller Saratoga Springs, NY -Rosemary T. (Migliaccio) Miller passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. She was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Frank (Bob) Miller. Born on January 23, 1936, in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis W. and Pietrina (Greco) Migliaccio. Survivors include her three children, Theresa Miller (Steven) Chandler, Francis (Ellen) Miller, and Catherine Miller (Joseph) Sparacio; six grandchildren, Jennifer McGuire and Danielle Chandler, Kelsey and MacKenzie Miller, and Melissa and Joseph Sparacio; grandson-in-law, Jared McGuire; and great-grandchildren, Joshua and Chloe McGuire. Funeral services were held Thursday at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and burial will be in
the family plot at noon today at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Joseph’s Catholic Church for outreach programs to help others. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Domenica "Mae" (Piroli) DelVecchio Saratoga Springs, NY - Domenica "Mae" (Piroli) DelVecchio, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011. She was 81. Born on Sept. 22, 1929, in Mechanicville, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Guianelli) Piroli. She was employed for over 25 years as a cashier for the Saratoga Springs City school district prior to her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Clementine (Linda) Leone and Carmella Batchelder; brother, Leo Piroli; and her husband of over 61 years, Anthony P. Del Vecchio, Sr. Survivors include three children and their spouses; Anthony P. (Meg Gorman) DelVecchio, Jr., of Mechanicville, NY, Ann Marie (Robert) Peck of Lanoka Harbor, NJ
and Kathleen (John) Bonville of Malta, NY; two sisters, Nancy Piroli and Anna Arceneaux and her brother-in-law, Eddie Batchelder, all of Mechancville; a sister-in-law, Marylou DelVecchio of Saratoga Springs; as well as eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway. Burial will be at the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern NY, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
OBITUARIES Frances M. DuFore Gansevoort, NY - Frances M. DuFore passed away Monday, June 6, 2011. She was 70. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband Charles J. DuFore. Survivors include her brothers, John (Debbie) Baker of Moreau, Edward R. (Helen) Shiffert of Ballston Lake, Otto (Kathy) Shiffert of Saratoga Springs, Brian (Liz) Shiffert of Delmar; sister, Florence (Julain) DeLarosa of Mechanicville; several nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today at 10 a.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Burial will follow in the family plot at Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville. Donations may be made at American Diabetes Association, 7 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Richard P. Taglione Mechanicville, NY - Richard P. Taglione, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, with his loving wife of 41 years, Donna (Caschera) Taglione, at his side. In addition to his wife Donna, he leaves behind three children, Nadia Taglione Carey (Anthony), of Cohoes, Matthew Taglione (Andrea), of Phoenix, AZ and Leah Taglione, of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren, Taylor and Maxwell Carey, and Gianna Taglione; mother, Mary Taglione; and siblings Rosemary Hoag (Richard) and Paul Taglione Jr. He was predeceased by his son, Dino Taglione, and
his father, Paul Taglione, Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 9 a.m. at Assumption-St. Paul Church, Main St. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to remember Richard make a donation in his name to Capital District Cancer Resource Foundation, 1003 Loudon Road, P.O. Box 610, Latham, New York 12110. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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The Belmont Stakes: Test of the Champion by Marilyn Lane Saratoga TODAY There is a lot of excitement going into the Belmont Stakes. Both the winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness will start for the first time since 2005. We have two colts with only 13 starts between them and their best races may yet lie ahead.
Shackleford denied the racing industry the boost a Triple Crown bid would have provided when he found another gear at the sixteenth pole in the Preakness. The Derby winner, Animal Kingdom was gaining on the winner, but ran out of real estate. Connections to these colts maintain that the current crop of 3year-olds might be better than critics allow. That's one of the great things about racing; there are so many factors involved that one can always find something to root for. The 142nd Belmont Stakes
The Field Post Position, Horse: Jockey, Odds 1. Master of Hounds: Garrett Gomez, 10-1 2. Stay Thirsty: Javier Castellano, 20-1 3. Ruler On Ice: Jose Valdivia, 20-1 4. Santiva: Shaun Bridgmohan, 15-1 5. Brilliant Speed: Joel Rosario, 15-1 6. Nehro: Corey Nakatani, 4-1 7. Monzon: Jose Lezcano, 30-1 8. Prime Cut: Edgar Prado, 15-1 9. Animal Kingdom: John Velazquez, 2-1 10. Mucho Macho Man: Ramon Dominguez, 10-1 11. Isn't He Perfect: Rajiv Maragh, 30-1 12. Shackleford: Shackleford, 9-2
promises to be both unique and competitive. The first seven finishers from the Kentucky Derby are expected to compete. For the first time in nine years we could see as many as three horses compete in all three Triple Crown races. Mucho Macho Man was third in the Derby and sixth in the Preakness and is expected to keep his shoes on for the Belmont. He lost one in the Preakness and that never helps a horse's chances. The longest race of the Triple Crown did not become termed the "Test of a Champion" without good reason. If either Animal Kingdom or Shackleford win on Saturday, it's a good bet that the Eclipse award will go to the colt with the two classic wins. At least a dozen colts are expected to enter the race. If a new face steps into the winner's circle, he will join the fray for the year-end awards. If you rely on recent history to make your picks, a new shooter will be your choice. Dating back to 2005, there have been 17 different winners of the last 18 Triple Crown races. The Derby runner-up Nehro skipped the Preakness and will be well-supported after the five-week
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Animal Kingdom takes the lead. rest. Master of Hounds, Santiva and Brilliant Speed complete the list of the seven top finishers in the Derby. All three closed through the stretch and they will attract attention at the windows here. A winner from the rest of the field would be unlikely, but then, that's why they have to run the race. The New York Racing Association has developed a smart new logo for the Belmont Stakes.
"New York, New York" returns as the anthem when the horses parade to the post. Everything is in place for a great day of racing. If you can't travel downstate, tune into NBC. Post time is 6:30 PM EST. An apology is issued to Saratoga TODAY readers for an embarrassing mistake in my column preceding the Preakness. Birdstone defeated Smarty Jones in the 2004 Belmont. It was Empire Maker who foiled Funny Cide's Triple Crown attempt in 2003.
An Affair to Remember for July 22 This is not only opening day of the race meet, it's also a chance to get on track for a great cause. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services will host their third annual fundraiser at the Gideon Putnam
Hotel, Saratoga Springs. "An Unbridled Affair: Saratoga Salutes Secretariat" will kick off at 6:30 with hors d' oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction. The live auction could yield you anything from a
Caribbean vacation to Secretariat memorabilia. World-renowned artists Brian T. Fox and Frankie Flores, are both unveiling original oil paintings. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and Kate Veitch of Saratoga Springs will return as celebrity auctioneers. The field includes many more racing celebrities like Jorge Chavez, Gary Contessa and Secretariat's owner, Penny Chenery. Gary and Jennifer Contessa will serve as Honorary Chairs for the event. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a service you can bet on. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Hotline, emergency food pantry, family development program, and various youth leadership programs. Your fun evening mixing with racing dignitaries will help misguided or victimized kids. Please visit www.captainfs.org or call 518 371-1185 to learn more about CAPTAIN or this great event. - By Marilyn Lane
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Saratoga Springs City Council by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - At the Saratoga Springs City Council meeting Tuesday, June 7, during the public comment period, City resident Eugene Corsale saluted the parties involved in the movement to Congress Park of the monument dedicated to soldiers involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, against global terrorism and in memoriam to the 9/11 victims. His comments were later echoed by Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, who had praise for his staff as well as for the cooperation of Bonacio Construction and Robert Israel in the move of the monument from Railroad Place. An annual report was delivered by Mary Zlotnick and Jay Portnoy, who represented Mayor Scott Johnson’s Senior Advisory Committee. A summary of that report appears on page 18 in the Families TODAY section. Mayor Johnson saluted Linda Terricola, who stayed on past her early retirement to effectuate a
smooth transition in the Recreation Department. Ms. Terricola has retired after 22 years of service. She appeared at this Council meeting to announce the Recreation Center’s summer hours, beginning Monday, June 27: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayFriday, noon-5 p.m. weekends and closed July 4 and Labor Day. One City employee is required to sit on the City’s Ethics Board, and Mayor Johnson appointed Marilyn Rivers, risk and safety manager to replace Paul Male, who had retired as City Engineer. Accounts Commissioner John Franck recapped the results of Assessment Grievance Day on May 24. While the number of parcels grieved rose to 287 from 165 in 2010, this was actually a reflection of many developers grieving multiunit parcels as the number of taxpayers who filed grievances actually dropped from 154 to 143 over the same period. Commissioner of Finance Ken Ivins reminded the public that the deadline to pay back taxes and fees related to the City’s In-rem proceeding was fast approaching. After June 15, delinquent parcels could be
Toga Tots and the Malta Drive-In Market help local 3-year-old battle rare disorder - Hope For Kiran is the latest Saratoga Springs-based “mommy” group initiative MALTA- The Malta Drive-In Market announced local “mommy” group, the Toga Tots, will help a local 3-year-old battle a rare form of cancer via the Malta Drive-In Market’s Community Works! program. Kiran Vivekanand, 3 years old, has recently been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer, Glioblastma Multiforme (GBM), located in the brain. “He is currently getting radiation therapy to help improve the symptoms and help shrink the tumor to slow the progression of growth,” said Toga Tots organizer Susan Bergman. Kiran is currently at the Children’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Toga Tots, with over 140 members, spans the Capital District from Delmar up to Glens Falls, though the majority of members are based in Saratoga County. “The goal of the group is to provide safe and fun outlets for moms and kids alike and to pursue local philanthropic efforts,” said Bergman. Toga Tots will be hosting a yard sale during the Ballston Spa Village Yard Sale on June 11 with all proceeds going to Hope for Kiran. The following day, June 12, members will be at the Malta Drive-In Market as a part of the Community Works! program to park cars and collect donations for the same. All groups that utilize the Malta Drive-In Market’s Community Works! program handle admissions and parking duties and consequently receive 100 percent of all admission revenue from each event. Admission to the Market is $3 per car. The Malta Drive-In Market operates each Sunday on the grounds of the Malta Drive-In from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. The Malta Drive-In is located on Route 9 in Malta, NY. Vendor spaces are available. For more information, call Mike Thompson at (413) 348-8530 or visit www.maltadriveinmarket.com. For Toga Tots information, visit www.togatots.com.
seized by the City and might be subject to auction. Commissioner Scirocco formally welcomed Tim Wales as the new City Engineer, replacing Paul Male. Commissioner of Public Safety Richard Wirth set a public hearing for 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21 about a four-way stop at the intersection of Spring Street and
Madison Avenue at Nelson Avenue. Commissioner Wirth had put in the four-way stop on an emergency basis on May 31 in response to resident’s concerns. Supervisor Joanne Yepsen announced that a public hearing to discuss proposed legislation that would create a buffer zone and restrict demonstrations at some mil-
itary funerals would take place at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at the County Offices in Ballston Spa. Supervisor Matthew Veitch announced that all County residents were invited to the annual Sundae on the Farm on Sunday, June 19 from noon-4 p.m. This year’s event will take place at Clear Echo Farm in Northumberland.
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Saratoga’s Top 10 in 2011 SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Springs High School announced its top 10 graduating seniors, including the class of 2011 Valedictorian, Christina Penicka, and Salutatorian, Anthony Mark Benis. Christine Penicka, daughter of Robert and Susan Penicka of Saratoga Springs, has been a member of the Choraliers, Drama Club, Math League, National Honor Society, Swing Club, SCHWA Capella and Symphonic Band while attending Saratoga Springs High School. She is planning to attend Cornell University where she will major in nutritional sciences. Anthony Mark Benis, son of Anthony and Cymbeline Benis of Saratoga Springs, has been a member of the Fiddle Club, French Club, Latin Club and is Vice President of the National Honor Society. Anthony is planning to attend Brown University where he will pursue a career as a chemical engineer or composer. The following students were also named to the top 10 list:
Christine Penicka, Valedictorian
Anthony Mark Benis, Salutatorian
- Jenna Bryfonski, daughter of John Bryfonski and Bonnie Weiler of Wilton. Jenna will attend Colgate University. - Paarth Taneja, son of Sanjay and Shweta Taneja of Saratoga Springs. Paarth will attend the University of Pennsylvania. - Brian Babcock, son of Brian and Kathy Babcock of Ballston Spa. Brian will attend Colgate University. - Brianna Freestone, daughter of Eric and Lyne Freestone of Ballston Spa. Brianna will attend Marist College. - Jake Torgesen, son of Robert and Linda Torgesen of Saratoga Springs. Jake will attend Purdue University.
- Timothy Clements, son of Bruce and Polly Clements of Saratoga Springs. Timothy will attend Cornell University. - Emmett Hollyer, son of William and Mary Hollyer of Saratoga Springs. Emmett will attend the University of Pittsburgh. - Sarah Kamal, daughter of Syed and Farhana Kamal of Gansevoort. Sarah will attend Cornell University. These exceptional students will walk across the stage at SPAC with their fellow classmates during the Saratoga Springs High School graduation ceremony on Friday, June 24 at 9 a.m.
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Waldorf Graduates This Weekend, Area Schools Will Follow
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs will bid farewell to the Class of 2011 on Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs. The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Class of 2011 includes: Sydney Boles, Kellee D'Aquila, Douglas Carey, Sonia Castellani, Kyle Hall, Kristin Manz, Mei Lin Margono, Alexandra Montagnino, Emma SchiochettiTownsend, Clara Wander and Valerie Zemba. Collectively, they have been accepted to the following colleges and universities: Cazenovia College, Clark University, Clarkson University, Eckerd College, Franklin Pierce College, Long Island University's Global College, Hartwick College, Humboldt State University, Ithaca College, Juniata College, Loyola Marymount University, Marist College, Mary Washington University, Mills College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Schenectady Community College, St John's College, Stony Brook University, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Potsdam, University of California at Davis, University of Texas at Austin, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of Tampa, University of Vermont, Wells College, Westchester Community College.
Ballston Spa Education Foundation Presents Grant Awards
Upcoming High School Graduation Ceremonies
BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) recently awarded 13 grants to Ballston Spa School District staff members in support of their mission to provide enrichment activities. The foundation recently awarded nearly $15,000 this spring, bringing their total contribution to the district to over $270,000 since 1996. The foundation will offer an additional cycle of grant awards again in the fall of 2011. Pictured above from left to right: Ballston Spa Superintendent Dr. Joseph P. Dragone, past BSEF Grant Chairperson Martina Bantham, Board of Education President Kathy Jarvis, current BSEF Grant Chairperson Cheryl Sovern and Membership Committee Chairperson Ellen Mottola with the "big" check for $14,480.96 to fund enrichment activities.
Ballston Spa Thursday, June 23: 4 p.m. at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Thursday, June 23: noon at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Central Catholic Friday, June 10: at St. Clement's Saratoga Springs Friday, June 24: 9 a.m. at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Schuylerville Saturday, June 25: 10 a.m. at the Saratoga Spring City Center South Glens Falls Saturday, June 25: 10 a.m. at the Glens Falls Civic Center
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Summer Camp Directory Saratoga Independent School Saratoga Independent School hosts a variety of summer programs split into two age groups: 3 to 8year-olds and 7-14 year-olds. The weeklong programs run from July 5 to August 19. Saratoga Independent School summer programs are staffed largely by their own teachers, so parents can rest assured their kids are supervised in a safe environment with experienced teachers who are knowledgeable about child development and handsonprogramming. For the younger group, weekly themed programs run from 9 a.m. noon (early drop-off at 8:30 available). The staff-to-camper ratio is one to six for children ages 3 and 4 and one to ten for children ages 5- 8. Themed programs include: “Cooking with Curiosity,” “Hawaiian Hullabaloo,” “Hands-On Science Fun!,” “Holiday-A-Day,” “Good Versus Evil: Imaginations Run Wild,” “Dinosaur Discovery,”
“In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle!.” Activities take place both indoors and outdoors. The selection of enrichment programs for older children is even
more extensive this year than in the past. Some programs will take place in the mornings; others in the afternoon. Age ranges will vary depending on the subject matter. These specialty programs give children an opportunity to develop new interests and expand on existing skills. Programs include: “Cartooning and More,” “Improvisation,” “Knitting,” “Open Art Studio,” “You Can Do Magic,” “Get Up and Dance,” “Roaring into Robots: What’s Next?,” “Art in the Ancient World,” “Mad Science,” “Computer Video Game Creation,” “Advanced Robot Challenges,” and “Art-Math Connection.” Registration has already begun and the programs fill up quickly so visit www.siskids.org for more information and to secure a space for your child!
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Aurelio Opens New Salon, Launches Product Line by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS - June is proving to be a great month for Aurelio BiDinost. The local hairstylist and philanthropist is celebrating the grand opening of his salon, Aurelio Hair Studio at 77 Van Dam Street, Suite 3, and the launch of his eco-friendly, community-benefiting product line, Aurelio. Sold exclusively in his salon, 10 percent of all sales from Aurelio hair products will go toward the Fountain of Youth Foundation, a non-profit fund BiDinost set up to provide underprivileged children with musical instruments and sports equipment. "I think it will benefit the community," BiDinost said. I know that
when I was growing up I had a tendency to get into trouble when I didn't have anything to do after school. With all the cuts in schools, we have to do our part to give kids a healthy focus." The line took four years to develop, and includes five hair products that have been carefully created under BiDinost's motto "I care about your hair." For the basics, Aurelio offers a shampoo and conditioner pairing, named "Love" and "Kisses," respectively. "Detail" is a styling paste for separation and control. "Empowerment" is a gel-mousse fusion for creating extra volume and texture. Lastly, the line includes a hairspray called "Fate," which, according to BiDinost, is the perfect name for this product because "fate
holds everything together in our lives." "My products have been created with positive messages," BiDinost said. "Not only will people be looking and feeling good, they will also be taking the initiative to do good." The entire Aurelio line is free of sulfates, parabens, sodium chloride and PABA. "There is an honest approach with the quality of this product; it's healthier for your hair and for the environment," he said. "[Hair styling] is a profession, and we need to take responsibility as professionals to give our clients the best care just as a doctor would." BiDinost, who left Above and Beyond Hair Studio to step out on his own, said this is only the beginning, and that he plans to expand his line and the salon. He wants to create an artistic team and open his salon to provide other services like waxing and nail styling. Eventually, BiDinost will grow Aurelio to accommodate major retailers and reach out to other communities that will benefit from the Fountain of Youth. "'I care about your hair' is on every one of my products, and I am making that my mission statement," he said. BiDinost invites you to stop in for a free consultation and to check out Aurelio Hair Studio. For more information or to set up an appointment, call (518) 584-2500.
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Business Briefs DeCrescente Launches New Branding Campaign, Capital Region Event Platform MECHANICVILLE DeCrescente Distributing Co. (DDC), a third-generation wholesale beverage distributor that delivers over 8.9 million cases annually, announced the re-launch of its new website: gotbeer.com, a mobile phone and Internet search engine. The website will now act as a portal to all beer-centric promotional and marketing events; including comprehensive listings for popular events in and around the Capital Region, beer education and training, and where to find and buy the most popular and unique beers. The site will also host exciting contests, where users can win various branded items, as well as view and share photos and videos from featured events. DeCrescente recently unveiled the rebranded gotbeer.com at its launch party at Jillian's of Albany, following the Alive at Five concert on June 9. Hundreds of users registered for the website and 250 VIP's enjoyed free food and beer at the party while one lucky partygoer went home with a trip for two to Vegas.
For up-to-the-minute details, visit www.gotbeer.com.
nfrastructure Hosts Third Annual Golf Outing MALTA - nfrastructure and the Pickett Family Foundation will cohost their third annual golf outing to benefit the American Cancer Society's HopeClub (formerly Gilda's Club of the Capital Region). The proceeds from this year's tournament will support the local community and the American Cancer Society's life-saving mission. The fundraiser will be held on Monday, June 27, at Saratoga National Golf Club, located at 458 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. The cocktail and dinner reception begins at 6:30 p.m., with live entertainment provided by Garland Nelson of Soul Session. To register and purchase tickets for the entire event, or the cocktail/dinner reception, please contact Mary Abbruzzese of the HopeClub at (518) 454-4006, or at mary.abbruzzese@cancer.org. Tickets for the cocktail/dinner reception are $100 per person.
Local Attorney Supports Emergency Medicine Education
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Personal injury attorney Brian Lee has built his 30-year career advocating for accident victims' legal rights, and is now showing his support for their medical interests as well. The local attorney established the Brian Lee Law Firm Emergency Medicine Education Endowment Fund in March, and recently made a start-up gift of $10,000. With the support of this fund, Saratoga Hospital is able to offer ongoing education for hospital employees involved in emergency care. The goal is to provide emergency medicine personnel with opportunities to continually update their skills and keep pace with the latest industry advancements. Lee, who estimates that 80 percent of his clients involved in auto collisions are first treated at the hospital's Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center, pledged to make a second contribution later this year, and intends to continue his support with annual donations. "We can't prevent accidents, but we can continually help to improve the services available to victims - in my office and now at the emergency department of Saratoga Hospital," Lee said. Pictured left to right: Brian Lee, Saratoga Hospital CEO Angelo Calbone, and the Director of the Emergency Department, Ann Marie Cross, MS, RN.
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Turf Club Opens for Track Season by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS Beverly Reedy and her son chef Rob Cole recently transformed the former Springwater Inn Restaurant into The Turf Club, a new casualgourmet eatery with indoor and outdoor seating. The mother-son pair officially opened their restaurant on May 20 and they are currently in the process of transitioning from an evening menu to a full breakfast, lunch and dinner spread. Chef Cole, whose experience spans the globe, describes the menu as casual gourmet. "Everything is homemade; it's made from scratch," he said. His eggplant napoleon has already proved quite popular among
The Turf Club's guests. The dish layers grilled eggplant with fresh mozzarella, crispy pancetta and wantons, drizzled with homemade pesto and reduced balsamic. A grilled calamari dish has also been a hot item. Reedy and Cole are planning to include plenty of pub fare in their updated menu before track season is in full swing. They will soon offer burgers on homemade buns, quesadillas, and a variety of sandwiches to be served with fresh, hand-cut fries. Reedy is in charge of the desserts. She is preparing tasty favorites like crème brulee, chocolate oblivion, along with her specialty carrot cake and homemade pies. Located at 139 Union Ave, The Turf Club takes orders to go and is perfectly positioned to offer fun pic-
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Chef Rob Cole and his mother, Beverly Reedy.
nic spreads for track-goers to enjoy during the races. The beverage menu is also a highlight, with many wines offered by the glass and new microbrews rotated each week. Cole said four of the six taps are always changing. Turf Club frequenters can join the wine club or mug club. Those who sign up will have their own etched glass reserved at the bar, and have access to special deals like free appetizers, discounted beverages and a first chance to taste-test the latest beers on tap. Another unique menu offering is their coffee. The Turf Club is working exclusively with Black River Roasters, a Burlington, Vermontbased company that supplies regional flavors. "They are really incredible," Cole said. "No one else in Saratoga Springs has their coffee." According to Reedy, many of the Turf Club's guests are from the neighborhood; they stop in to grab an appetizer, drink or dessert because the restaurant is conveniently located around the corner, but far enough away from busy downtown Saratoga Springs. "We've had a great response so far," Reedy said, naming a few prominent visitors who have already stopped in. "We are just a few blocks away from Broadway, but it feels like we are miles out of town." For more information, stop into The Turf Club at 139 Union Ave or call (518) 584-5051.
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On the right: Cole serves his Eggplant Napoleon with his signature appetizer plate.
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If you see our grandma Bunny Gifford on June 7th, wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Vahanian & Associates Receives Award of Excellence Certified Financial Planner Jeffrey Vahanian was presented with an Award of Excellence at the Royal Alliance Associates 2011 National Education Conference in Phoenix. Vahanian, whose firm specializes in financial planning and investment management, was acknowledged as the top insurance representative out of over 1,600 financial advisors affiliated with Royal Alliance nationwide. This month Vahanian & Associates Financial Planning also celebrates 25 years of service in Saratoga Springs. Excellent work Jeffrey!
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Lions Club Annual Banquet Love the ‘J’ Boys, Jerome & Jordan Alexander Caraco Graduates Cum Laude On May 28, Alexander Caraco graduated cum laude from Westminster College, Salt Lake City, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Westminster’s Gore School of Business. He is the son of John and Cathy Caraco of Saratoga Springs and is employed by the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, UT. Congratulations Alexander!
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The Ballston Spa Lions Club had its annual installation of officers and awards banquet at Panza’s Restaurant. The installed officers were: President Bob Farrell, Vice President Harry Pettersen, Second Vice President Jim Whittredge and a new board of directors. Bob Masson received a certificate of appreciation for 12 years of service as club treasurer and Marco Cuozzo was presented the Melvin Jones Fellow for dedication to humanitarian service.
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Secretary Ed Moore presents Bob Masson with a certificate of appreciation.
VP Jim Whittredge presents Marco Cuozzo with the Melvin Jones Fellow.
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Wilton seeks responsible growth continued from Page 1 plans and ideas for development, is made up of representatives from the Town of Wilton government, consultants from Barton and Loguidice, Capital District Transportation Committee, Saratoga County Planning Department, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, Wilton
Water and Sewer Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, Capital District Region Planning Commission, Capital District Transportation Authority, and residents and business owners from the town of Wilton. In contrast to the retail-heavy commerce section off of Exit 15 in Wilton, Exit 16 along Ballard Road
is much more rural in nature, with large swaths of vacant, open land and few residential developments. Commercial entities that do exist along the corridor, such as Ace Hardware, Target and DA Collins, tend to be pushed back further from the main road, keeping their visual footprint in the area to a minimum. Currently the committee is looking at developing some of the vacant
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A map of the study area off of Northway Exit 16 in Wilton along Ballard Road. The area being studied by the advisory committee is outlined on the map.
Jared Dinsmore to run for Wilton Town Board WILTON - Jared Dinsmore, local Wilton resident, co-founder and president of the Wilton Food Pantry, a member of the board of directors for the Regional YMCA of Saratoga and baseball and soccer coach for youth sports at Gavin Park, has announced his intention to run for a position on the Wilton Town Board this November. "I'm running because I care about the community," said Dinsmore. "This is where my family and I have invested in our future, and I care about what happens here." Dinsmore, a technology consultant with a Bachelors Degree in business administration, has been endorsed by both the Democratic and Independence parties, but stresses that he himself is not enrolled with any political party. "I'm asking people what they want to see," said Dinsmore. "I want to know what the people want so we can create a vision for Wilton." For Dinsmore, ensuring that Wilton continues its tradition of levying no town taxes against its
residents and prepping the town to capitalize on GlobalFoundries' arrival are core to his platform. Dinsmore has also promised that, if elected, he will donate 100 percent of his town board salary, roughly $14,000, to Wilton-based organizations. "I'm committed to ensuring that Wilton remains a great place for residents, and that's why I hope you will vote for me to serve the community," said Dinsmore.
land into additional light-industrial and manufacturing sites, although not exclusively. Debbie Zellan, who has lived in a neighborhood off of Ballard Road since 1992, expressed some concern over such growth during the public comment portion of the June 8 information meeting. “Twenty years ago, I guess I was naïve to think that I was moving out to farm country. But in any case, I’ve asked the Town Board on a couple of occasions – that seal behind you,” Zellan said, pointing to the official Town of Wilton seal – an old farmhouse design set in a pastoral, rural setting, “you might think that represents the character of Wilton. How does that fit into any of these plans?” she asked. “What direction are we actually going in? Are we going to become another Clifton Park?” Chuck Voss, consultant with Barton and Loguidice, said he understands Zellan’s concern. “It sounds like folks tend to prefer maintaining that rural character,” said Voss, “and they also certainly want the jobs and the tax base that comes with development. I think we can potentially find a way to aesthetically make things fit along the Exit 16 corridor area without kind of ruining the look and industrializing the look. I don’t think that’s really what people are looking for over there.” It’s a tricky balancing act –
preserving Wilton’s country feel while encouraging growth to strengthen the local economy. And while everyone involved admits that development will certainly change the area, there’s a hope and a belief that it can be done responsibly. “I understand growth is necessary, that there’s a need for it,” said Zellan. “But I’d really like to see responsible growth. We’ve got a lot of wildlife and beautiful landscapes in the area that we really need to preserve.” When it comes to finding the proper balance of rural and industrial, of melding the two together, “That’s kind of where we are at the moment,” said Voss. “[There was] a prior study done in town that showed that you can have fairly intense commercial development, whether it’s warehouses or something different, but that it can look really nice and fit into the landscape. So that’s really kind of the next step for us.” Voss and the committee will be moving forward with their study over the next few months, taking the public’s input to heart and drawing up designs and schematics to present to the public and the Town Board. The committee plans to bring their updated plan back to the public for a meeting sometime in September of 2011, with a final plan set to be released the following month.
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Farm plans for longer blueberry season
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Schuylerville, is going to enjoy a crop that is larger in 2011 and everyone will benefit from a longer season for what has become the trendiest of fruits. Saying that “people never get tired of berries,” Winney noted that he had planted an estimated additional 5,000 blueberry bushes this year, which brings the total acreage planted into the 35-40 acre range. At this point he is feeling confident
about the 2011 crop. “Right now, it is looking very good,” Winney said. One reason the 2011 blueberry crop is looking strong to Winney is all the wet weather we had to endure in recent months. “All the precipitation we had this year is a positive for the blueberries because we rarely had to irrigate the fields. If we get enough water naturally that tends to lead to a sweeter berry,” he said. In addition to the increased planting, Winney also noted that what was planted is as important as increasing the amount. “With blueberries, the demand from the people who visit us has been big, so we try to extend the season as long as we can. This year, we planted an extra acre of Aurora blueberry bushes,
which tend to be late bloomers.” Generally, the blueberry picking season will last anywhere until midto-late August, depending on weather and demand. But Winney is hopeful that with his hard work, planning and some fortuitous circumstances from Mother Nature, 2011 could be exceptional: “With a little luck,” Winney said, “we might even be able to keep going with blueberries available until mid-September. By then, the apples will be in.” Winney’s Farm is located at 113 Winney Road, off Route 32 in Schuylerville. For directions and information, phone (518) 695-5547.
Saratoga TODAY Sends Local Kids to The Great Escape!
Saratoga TODAY donated 50 Great Escape tickets to 'Kids For Christ' of Saratoga Abundant Life Church. Pictured above: Melissa and Dave Mathews, and their children Jacob and Jenna receive their tickets from Saratoga TODAY Publisher, Chad Beatty.
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Celebrated every June 14 in the United States, millions of Americans observe Flag Day by waving Old Glory outside their homes and businesses. According to legend, George Washington and two other members of the Continental Congress asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag sometime in the late spring of 1776. The young widow was only in her early 20's when she completed the first flag with 13 stars arranged in a circle. A year later, the Continental Congress officially adopted the design for the national flag, and to this day the Stars and Stripes symbolize the United States around the world. The first "official" Flag Day was celebrated in 1877 – to celebrate the flag's centennial. In 1916, a grassroots movement resulted in President Woodrow Wilson issuing a proclamation that called for a nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14. Although not an official holiday, Flag Day was made a permanent observance in America in 1949 by Congress who resolved "that the 14th day of June of each year is hereby designated as Flag Day."
Celebrate Flag Day Locally! Flag Day is Tuesday, June 14. Fly your flag proudly, and participate in these local activities this weekend:
City Center Ribbon Cutting Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m.
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Flag Day Parade Downtown Saratoga Springs Saturday, June 11, noon- 2 p.m. Begins at Route 50 and North Broadway Parade Route along Broadway to Congress Park
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Health and Wellness Saratoga Hospital Presents Free Community Education Programs and Screenings SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Hospital is holding a variety of free community education and screening programs for the month of June for interested parties to take advantage of. Registration for all of the listed programs is required. Please visit www.saratogahospital.org, call (518) 580-2450, or call toll free at 1-866-580-2450 to do so. Saratoga Hospital, the region’s leading healthcare provider, is the only acute-care facility in Saratoga County offering care in a broad range of medical specialties. This month, the hospital and staff is using their expertise to hold classes such as: Arthritis of the Hips and Knees: Orthopedic Surgeon Jonathan Gainor, MD, along with Mary Kay
Nichols, NP, will discuss the latest treatment options for arthritis of the hips and knees. Topics of conversation will also include looking into the details of joint replacement surgery, and assessing the pros and cons of such a procedure. The program will take place Friday, June 10, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The class will meet at the Salem Courthouse/ Community Center, located at 58 East Broadway in Salem. A second opportunity to partake in the class will also occur Monday, June 13, beginning at noon. This class will be held in the Saratoga Hospital Board Room, located at 211 Church Street in Saratoga Springs. Prostate Cancer: Before and After Diagnosis: Led by presenter Seth Capello,
MD, this program will teach participants to recognize the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer, which tends to develop more readily in men over the age of fifty, is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in men. The program will discuss the diagnostic procedure and clarify what the results actually mean. Treatment options, including the latest in surgical procedures, will also be discussed. The program will be held Thursday, June 16, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. It will meet at the Saratoga Hospital Board Room, located at 211 Church Street in Saratoga Springs. For further information or to register, please visit www.saratogahospital.org, or call (518) 5802450, or 1-866-580-2450.
Charity Runs: A Great Way to Give Back and Get Active Looking for a way to get active and give back to your local community? Check out these upcoming events for your chance to do some good for both you and those around you: Hudson Crossing Triathlon: Hudson Crossing Park (HCP), located at Lock 5 off Route 4 in Schuylerville, holds this sanctioned Triathlon at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 12. This event consists of a 500 yard swim, a 12 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. For more information, please visit www.hudsoncrossingtri.com or contact Chris Bowcutt by phone at (518) 290-0457 or email at cbow142@yahoo.com. Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series: This series of runs will be held at 6:15 p.m. on Monday evenings June 27, July 11, July 27, August 8 and August 22. Registration is $5 day-of. 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 and the Jake Fund (a local toddler who is facing multiple leg operations). For more information, call Laura Clark at (518) 581-1278 or email info@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org. Firecracker 4: This annual race takes place on July 4. To register visit www.Firecracker4.com. Jail House Rock: This race, sponsored by Brookside Museum, takes place on Saturday, August 13 at 8:30 a.m. The entry fee is $22 pre-registered (through 8/10/11), $27 (8/11/11 through 8/13/11). Awards are given to the fastest male and female overall; age-group awards are given by 5-year categories. To register visit www.active.com or www.brook sidemuseum.org, or call the museum at (518) 8854000. Proceeds from the race benefit Brookside’s education programs, which serve thousands of school children each year.
New ChiRunning Half-Day Workshop Whether you are an injured runner, a beginner runner, a marathon runner, or someone who runs to stay fit, ChiRunning will improve your technique, reduce injury, and help you achieve your personal goals. ChiRunning focuses your mind, lifts your spirits, strengthens your core and opens the flow of chi for lifetime of pain-free, injury-free and enjoyable running. Class is held at the Shenentaha Creek Park on July 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Malta resident fees are $100, non resident fees are $110, and senior resident fees are $50. Registration and information can be found at the Malta Community Center by calling (518) 899-4411.
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Living in the Solution, How to Problem Solve Effectively
Meghan D. Lemery LCSW-R How are you feeling these days? Are you stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself annoyed and frustrated at the same people, places and things over and over and over again? Does anyone remember the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray? He lives the same day over and over and over and over, well; you get it, AGAIN, in frustration, anger and exhaustion. When he finally comes to accept the circumstances of his life and confront the problem he begins to enjoy his life and POOF, he wakes up to a NEW DAY. I think, for most of us, we all have a little bit of Groundhog Day within us. Rather than fix the problem, we want to dwell in the circumstances that bring us down and keep us anchored in unhappiness. Let’s face it, dwelling in our problems and never focusing on the solution
keeps the drama alive and well. I say, STOP THE MADNESS! Let’s live in TODAY, the day of SOLUTIONS rather than problems. If you are ready to let go of your problem and move forward, read on! If you are not sure, put this article down and kvetch your heart out. Step I. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM: It’s the same scenario every year; your mother-in-law shows up at the latest family gathering and makes friendly “suggestions” about your cooking skills. You go to bed with your mind racing of all the things you will say to her the next time you have the Father’s Day BBQ and call every friend on the block to let them know how offended and hurt you are by your motherin-law’s actions. You are assured and convinced that SHE is the problem and you are safe from the land of dysfunction-junction. The biggest step in identifying the
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problem is this: THERE IS ONE! If you feel anxious, frustrated, upset and drained, my dear friends, there is a PROBLEM! Be clear about the problem and take responsibility for your feelings about the PROBLEM! Give yourself five minutes to be emotional and vent and move on to effective problem solving. Step II. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS Your mother-in-law is who she is, and the truth is, you have three options to work with. Accept her for who she is and make a personal decision to not let her rattle your cage. Confront her in a calm, clear, honest and direct way to let her now how you feel about her “suggestions.” Continue the cycle of insanity in which you react with complete surprise and horror when she dishes out her suggestions. Then, complain to all of your family and friends and continue the drama over and over
and over again, aka GROUNDHOG DAY! The great thing about solving a problem is there are always options. Once you identify the problem, give yourself room to sort out the options and trust your instincts to lead you in the right direction. What works for some may not work for others, so pick the option that works best for YOU. Step III. ACTIONS This is where the rubber meets the road. You’ve identified the problem and listed your options and now its time to take action. This is the hardest step. The truth is that most of us like the drama of our problems and the thought of actually moving forward and addressing our issues can make us feel like we will lose our victim identity. If you patch things up with the opinionated mother-inlaw then what will you talk to your best friend about? Sometimes we keep our problems close to us because they give us an identity and lots of attention.
If you start to move on to the action phase of solutions and feel anxious, recognize that this is a very normal part of the process. Talk it out with someone you trust and let them know how uncomfortable you are about taking action. Get the support you need to step out of Groundhog Day and into dramafree land. Resist the urge to go back to step one and dwell on the problem. This only creates drama and increased anxiety. Don’t live in Groundhog Day one more minute! You deserve to be happy and free of the drama in your life. Identify the problem, know your options, and take action! Wishing you a Groundhog-free summer! Ms. Lemery is a psychotherapist practicing in Saratoga Springs and Queensbury, N.Y. For more information, or to purchase her first novel, “Please Pass the Barbie Shoes,” visit meghanlemery.com
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Sciatica by James Markwica, MS PT Saratoga TODAY Millions of people suffer from low back pain each day. Most are between the ages of 30 and 50, and many endure not only back pain, but also severe pain or numbness running into one or both legs. The result: inability to work and inability to participate in the activities we enjoy most. It is estimated that some 80-90 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain during their lifetime, about 50 percent of which will have more than one episode. Often times, you will hear the name “Sciatica” associated with this pain, and rightly so. The term sciatica is frequently misused and its definition often misunderstood. Sciatica is actually the name designated to the symptoms, rather than the diagnosis itself. Sciatica, or radiculopathy, is a general term that refers to pain radiating into the leg caused by compression or irritation of one or more nerves exiting the lower spine. These nerve roots together form the sciatic nerve. Sciatica, or sciatica-type pain, is often intermittently deep and steady, and can usually be reproduced with certain activities and positions, such as sitting or walking. Pain can be accompanied by numbness and tingling, muscle weakness and loss of specific reflexes. Often times the leg pain, which may correspond to the specific nerve root that is compressed, will be much worse than the low back pain. There are a number of different conditions that can cause compression, irritation and inflammation of the spinal nerves. Some of these include herniated discs, stenosis (which is the narrowing of the hole through which the spinal nerve exits due to bone spurs or arthritis), piriformis syndrome, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, nerve root injuries, and scar tissue from previous spinal surgeries. Although a traumatic event may accompany the onset of pain, it is more common for the pain to develop as a result of general ‘wear and tear’ of the lower spine. The clinical diagnosis for the cause of Sciatica is usually arrived at through a combination of the
patient’s history (including description of pain) and a physical exam. Imaging studies such as MRIs and CT-myelograms are sometimes ordered by your physician and may be used to confirm the diagnosis. Identification of the cause of your symptoms is critical in alleviation of the pain as treatments may vary. Luckily, most flare-ups heal quickly (within a few days or weeks) and respond well to rest, ice/heat at 20 minute intervals and NSAIDs initially. However, often a more structured pain management and therapeutic training program is necessary. This regimen may include exercise, stretching, acupuncture, and massage or manual manipulation. While it may seem counterintuitive, exercise is usually better for healing sciatic pain than bed rest. When symptoms are at their worst, most physicians recommend rest for a day or two, but resting for a longer period of time is usually not advisable. Without exercise and movement, the back muscles and spinal structures become deconditioned and less able to support the back. Deconditioning and weakening can lead to further back injury and strain, which causes additional back pain. In fact, inactivity may even make your sciatic pain worse because regular movement and exercise are necessary to nourish the various structures in the lower back
and encourage the strength needed to support it. Once you are on your feet, it is critical to identify the particular movements which improve your leg symptoms, and which movements or postures worsen them. Although this may seem just a little too easy, promoting pain reduction posturing is key to reducing the nerve irritation and thus the pain. For instance, if you experience pain in the leg while sitting, but standing and walking relieves it, then try to stand and walk whenever possible. Conversely, if sitting eliminates the pain in the leg caused by ambulation, bias your activity toward sitting. What you have just determined is your potential treatment bias of flexion (sitting, bending, gentle knees to chest) or of extension (standing, walking, gentle backward bending). To be effective, the activities and postures recommended for pain management must be done regularly. Close attention to posture and body mechanics is the key to getting the maximum benefit from daily activities and exercise. Continuing with a program of gentle exercise that focuses on abdominal, lower extremity, and back strengthening, in addition to walking or swimming, is beneficial for not only pain management, but also important to overall back health and the prevention of future back problems. If you or someone you know suffers from pain as described above, it is ill-advised to begin a new exercise program without consulting first with a medical professional
who regularly treats low back pain and leg pain associated with sciatica. It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of sciatic pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause of the sciatica. James Markwica, MS PT is a
New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 30 Gick Road in Saratoga Springs. For questions of follow-up, contact James at 5873256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.
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Events, Activities for Seniors The Lillian Worth Senior Center in Wilton 18 Traver Road, Gansevoort (518) 587-6363 Trip to Herkimer, New York: Wilton seniors will depart for a daytrip to Herkimer at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 20. Saratoga seniors will be picked up at 7:15 a.m. The bus will arrive at Gems Along the Mohawk at 10 a.m., after which the group with enjoy a 30-minute cruise through the locks, followed by lunch at the Waterfront Grill. Lunch will include fresh ovenroasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green salad, garlic bread, coffee, tea and soda. Country brownie with ice cream will be served for dessert. The group will depart Herkimer at 1:30 p.m. and head to Palatine Valley Dairy for some window shopping and sampling. The group will return to the Wilton Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. The cost to participate is $43 for members and Wilton residents, $53 for non-members. Trip to Mac-Haydn Theater in Chatham, New York: Wilton seniors will depart on Thursday, July 21 at 8:30 a.m., and will pick up Saratoga seniors at 9 a.m. The group will arrive at Kozel's Restaurant by 11 a.m. for a lunch buffet at noon. Then, at 1:30 p.m., the seniors will arrive at MacHaydn Theater for a full day of SWING! Music and dancing will
include bouncing, bopping, crooning 40s songs, Opus One, Boogie Woogie, Bugle Boy, Caravan, Stompin' at the Savoy, and much more! The group will depart from Mac-Haydn at 4 p.m., to arrive in Saratoga at 5:30 and Wilton by 6 p.m. The cost to participate is $48 for members and Wilton residents, $58 for non-members. Call to reserve your seat!
Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-1621 Movie Night: Wednesday, June 15 from 3-5 p.m. The seniors will be watching "Letters to Juliet," the story of an American girl on vacation in Italy who finds an unanswered love letter. Her discovery sends her on a quest to reunite the lost lovers. Snacks are provided. The cost to participate is $2 for members, $4 for non-members. The movie will be shown in the Community Room. Seating is limited, so make sure to sign up ahead of time! Trip to Regis Brodie Pottery Show at Skidmore: Van departs at 12:45 and returns at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. World renowned potter and Director of Skidmore's Ceramics Department, Regis creates porcelain pottery influenced by the Japanese mas-
ters. This trip, which is exclusively open to Senior Center members, will include an intimate gallery tour with the artist at his current exhibit in the Schick Gallery at Skidmore College. The cost to participate is $1. Trip to the Troy Farmers’ Market and Troy River Arts Festival: Van departs at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Visit the largest farmers’ market in the region and then stroll to the nearby River Arts Festival, showcasing arts and crafts and three live music stages. Lunch will be enjoyed at the festival. The cost to participate is $10. Summer Art Outings: Join Hannie's Thursday art class for trips to picturesque sites to paint on location. All trips leave the center at 10 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, drinking water, paint supplies and something to sit on. The cost to participate is $10, and advance registration is required as seating is limited. The following trips are scheduled in June: - Thursday, June 16: Hubbard Hall to paint at Goose Egg Hill - Thursday, June 23: Chapman Museum to paint in Argyle The Thursday outings will continue in July and August. Call the Senior Citizens Center to register for any of these events or to find out about more activities available in your community.
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ft Saratoga Springs Senior Committee Presents Annual Report SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson's Advisory Committee on Senior Issues presented their firstannual report during the Tuesday, June 7 City Council meeting. In 2010, the advocacy group, which acts as a conduit between Saratoga Springs senior citizens and the city council, hosted five informational sessions and surveyed area seniors to obtain lifestyle data and determine how the city can better meet their needs. The group identified multiple areas of concern, many of which involved safety and transportation. For starters, the committee addressed the city's walkability. According to data referenced in the group's presentation, an AARP report found that two in five Americans age 50 or older say their neighborhood sidewalks are inadequate, and nearly half cannot cross main roads close to their home safely, which prevents them from walking, cycling or taking the bus. Beginning in November, 2010, the group joined forces with Sustainable Saratoga, Citizens Transportation Committee of Saratoga County and the Healthy Transportation Network to survey the walkability of Saratoga Springs neighborhoods. Thirty volunteers assessed 30 streets; they identified problem areas and began working
toward solutions. The advisory committee is currently collaborating with the city to improve walkability for seniors in 2011. The group dealt with another transportation-related issue that addressed safety concerns for seniors who take the bus and have to wait outside. Volunteers collaborated with the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and the transportation committee to successfully construct a bus shelter for riders waiting at the Route 50 stop near Price Chopper. In 2010, the advisory committee also resolved an issue with handicap accessibility at the Saratoga Springs Post Office. The group found that, although there was an existing ramp to the Broadway post office, a lacking automatic opener made the entrance inaccessible to individuals in wheelchairs. The problem was resolved by installing a handicap accessible door. Now, the committee is hard at work on meeting their 2011 goals. Their mission is to implement improvements highlighted in the walkability survey and identify additional concerns that need to be addressed. A handful of volunteers are also working with the city's safety committee to establish an emergency preparedness plan for seniors in Saratoga Springs.
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Senior Artists Discuss the Joys of Creating SaratogaArtsFest Program Features Five Senior Artists SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Saturday, June 11 at the Saratoga Visitor Center in downtown Saratoga Springs from 3 - 5p.m., Saratoga Vital Aging Network (SVAN) will present a distinguished panel of senior artists representing five different art disciplines as part of the SaratogaArtsFest weekend The public is invited to share a conversation with five senior artists who are involved in dance, theater, writing, music and the visual arts. They will share their love of art and describe their incredible life experiences. The participating artists are: Ruth Alsop, cellist with the NYC Ballet Orchestra; Maude Baum, choreographer and artistic director of Maude Baum and Company Dance Theater; attorney and author Eugene Baker; educator, actor and director Diane O'Neill; and educator and sculptor Tom Schottman. Ruth Alsop has performed as a cellist in the Gotham Concert Trio, touring the United States, Canada and Newfoundland. Alsop was a member of the Buffalo Symphony and the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Symphony and was a Cello Professor at Brooklyn College and SUNY Potsdam. She has been a member of the NYC Ballet Orchestra for 45 years and will have her final season with the ballet orchestra this summer at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Maude Baum has been working in the field of dance for over 45 years and has received my many honors for her life’s work. She headed SUNY Albany's Dance Program for several years before devoting her full time to her dance theater. Her choreography has been presented internationally since 1982 in Turkey, Spain, Italy and Greece. In the United States, she has been presented at Soundance, The EGG, the Industrial Ballet in San Francisco, California, among other prestigious art spaces. Eugene Baker received his JD from Harvard Law School. During his legal career, Baker was an Attorney for the Federal Trade
Commission and for the General Electric Company. During that time he also received his MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College and published several short stories in literary journals. Diane O'Neill, a native of Australia, received her MA in theater from Fairfield University and established an extensive career teaching art and drama in Connecticut. She retired 3 years ago after teaching art and drama at the Doane Stuart School in Albany. In addition to acting and directing, Ms. O'Neil's other talents include costume designer and set builder. Tom Schottman began sculpting at the High School of Music and Art in New York City. He was a dedicated educator and school principal in Burnt Hills and Scotia Glenville until his retirement, when Schottman pursued his passion as a full-time sculpture, exhibiting throughout the Capital District and beyond in solo and invitational displays. His sculptures are featured in public collections at the Schenectady Museum and Albany Institute of History and
Art, among other places. The Visitor Center is located at 297 Broadway, on the corner of Congress Street, in Saratoga Springs. This program is free and open to everyone. For further information, call Dee Sarno at (518) 339-0636.
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Kate Towne Sherwin Saratoga SAHM Have any of you been to the fountain pool at the East Side Rec? I grew up with the old wading pool and loved it, but I have to admit that the new setup is pretty amazing. Several fountains of water, ranging from low and gentle to tall and intense, spit from a smooth concrete floor with a drain in the middle. Grownups and kids alike can enjoy it and there’s no chance of drowning. One of the coolest features, from an environmental perspective, is that the fountains stay on for only a certain amount of time—maybe 15 minutes?—and then shut off. To
turn them back on requires pressing a large red button on the little house nearby. So if no one is there, no water is wasted! But if there are bathers who want to continue the fun, all they have to do is press the kid-friendly, easy-to-reach button. One of the worst features, though, from this mom’s perspective, is that darn button! I have come to sort of dread the moment the water turns off. All’s well, kids playing and splashing in the cool clean water, and then the water turns off and everyone seems to freeze where they are for half a second. Then all heck breaks loose. Some kids run, seemingly for their lives, to the button, desperate to get there first. I’ve seen little ones with no hope of beating the bigger kids to the button try their darndest anyway, and then collapse in heartbreaking sadness when indeed a big kid gets there first and presses the button. No amount of “You can have a turn next time!” will work, either, because those big kids will
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never willingly give up their ability to muscle themselves in, especially because if they do, it’ll be another big kid who’ll muscle in. Some kids run as fast as they can to get to the button first so they can hold it hostage, holding their hand over the button, refusing to press it, becoming ever more gleeful the more the other kids become upset that the water’s still off. Some kids hover by the button even when the water’s on, happier to increase their chances of being the button-pusher at the right moment than to actually have fun in the water. Some kids stay in the concrete circle when the water turns off, scrambling to sit themselves right on the fountain holes, ready to have the water shoot them in the bottom. Some kids stay in the concrete circle screaming to the kids running to the button, “Don’t press it! Don’t press it!” Oh, that button. I have told my own children they are not allowed near the button, unless we’re some
of the only people at the fountain, and then only in turns with the other children. Speaking of turns, I’m reminded of an incident (that has turned out to be quite common) that occurred at the fountain when Thomas was only 2. There was a little girl there, a little older than Thomas, who I'll call "Margaret Mary," since her mother called her by her full name every time she did something to bother another little one. Thomas was contentedly playing with a green bucket and a paper cup, two simple items he brought with him to the fountain. Of course, Margaret Mary had to have the paper cup; she grabbed it away from Thomas the first chance she got. "Margaret Mary! Margaret Mary!" her mother yelled. "Give the cup back to the little boy!" The mom was, in all fairness, a very nice lady. She tried to stay on top of Margaret Mary and make sure her daughter wasn't bothering anyone. But Margaret Mary was persistent. M.M. did give back the cup, but then a minute later, seeing the bucket lying next to Thomas on the ground, came over at the urging of her mother and said, “Can I play with your bucket?” “Sure, you can play with it,” I said, since Thomas wasn’t playing with it at the moment, and I saw her mother smiling encouragingly at her, most likely because M.M. asked nicely. For the next 15 minutes I watched Margaret Mary fill it with water and dump the water on other unsuspecting kids. Watched Margaret Mary refuse to let another little girl play with it. Watched Margaret Mary run to and fro with the bucket clutched in her hand, a clutch that clearly
said, “Just try to take the bucket back from me, I’m ready to scream.” I never know what to do in such instances either — is the best thing to talk to the parent or guardian of a child causing trouble? Should I talk to the child him/herself? Like with the boy the other day, about Thomas’ age or a little older, who grabbed his crotch and pelvicthrusted toward Thomas and Gabe as they tried to fill up their buckets, laughing that stupid laugh that troublemakers always laugh. I’d actually split-second decided to have a word with the boy himself but he’d run off before I reached him (and would that have been the best thing to do anyway?). Goodness even knows where a boy of that age picked up such a vulgar thing (which, by the way, is always inappropriate no matter what age the boy is!) (Message to that boy: I’ll be keeping an eye on you this summer!) Despite all the social shenanigans, the fountain really is a great place on a hot summer day. It’s fenced in, with lots of shady spots, benches and nice grass for sitting. Sometimes we have a picnic lunch there, but usually we just pop in for an hour or so, for water fun and running around the grass. Just a couple rules to remember and everyone can have a great time — kids: Behave! And parents: Watch your kids, both to make sure they’re not bothering others, and to make sure they’re not being bothered. Have a great ssummer! Kate Towne Sherwin is a stay-athome mom (SAHM) living in Saratoga Springs with her husband, Steve, and their sons Thomas (6), Gabriel (4), John Dominic (2), and Xavier (1). She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.
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Picnic it Up with Corn Salsa Salad by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY
Assemblyman Encourages Area Students to Participate in Reading Challenge Assemblyman Tony Jordan is encouraging students of the 112th Assembly District to participate in the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge, a joint effort between Assemblyman Jordan and the New York State Library. This event challenges local students from elementary and middle schools to broaden their reading comprehension skills during the summer months of July and August. "Educators consider summer reading important to developing lifelong reading habits, in maintaining literacy, and in promoting reading for pleasure," said Jordan. "One key to a child's reading success is making their reading experience entertaining, relaxing, and enjoyable. By allowing children to choose their own reading materials and build their reading interests independently, parents can help them develop the necessary skills needed in life to be
a strong reader." Participants in the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge are required to read at least 15 minutes every day for 40 days over a two-month period. Reading should be fun, and can be done with friends or individually. For a more detailed list of recommended books, please visit www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/explore.htm or browse your
local library for topics that interest you. Parents, teachers and local libraries interested in participating in this event should contact Assemblyman Jordan at his Fort Edward office, (518) 747-7098, or his Albany office at (518) 455-5404, for more information on how to sign up for the 2011 Summer Reading Challenge.
Picnic season is in full swing and one of our favorite salads to share is Corn Salsa Salad. It’s a simple recipe to create and happens to be something all of my kids can make and ever better, will eat. One of my favorite parts of Corn Salsa Salad is that my kids have found a way to eat black beans. Certainly, they will not eat these alone, but mixed in with a few other key ingredients we have a winning combination. In fact, it’s amazing how one recipe can change a child’s perspective. Now that they have found a way to tolerate the ‘not so inviting’ black bean and actually enjoy it, they are more open to trying other recipes with this ingredient, thus opening their minds and their palates. Last month, I shared our Guacamole Burger Recipe with Red Pepper Mayo and Corn Salsa Salad pairs perfectly with those recipes. This salad is affordable to make and is a colorful addition to any gradua-
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Corn Salsa Salad 16 oz. Price Chopper frozen corn, thawed 15.5 oz Price Chopper black beans, canned 1 red bell pepper 1 packet Good Seasoning Italian Dressing (7 oz) 1/4 cup Price Chopper white vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1/2 cup Price Chopper olive oil, light Mix the white vinegar, water and olive oil together; set aside. Drain the black beans. Rinse the red pepper, remove the seeds and dice. Stir together the corn, black beans and red pepper. Add in 1/2 cup of the dressing. Stir & serve. Variation: Add in one tablespoon of finely chopped Vidalia onion. Note: Place the remainder of the dressing in a storage container and store at room temperature for salad or other cooking purposes.
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When Clouds Attack! This has been a terrible year for tornadoes. April 2011 set the U.S. record for the most tornadoes in any month. On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado touched down in Ringgold, Georgia, sweeping whole houses off their concrete floors and turning trees into matchsticks. The winds inside the tornado were estimated at 207-260 mph. With most weather events, you do have a few days or hours warning. This early warning is thanks partly to hard-working satellites that keep a constant eye on Earth's weather from space. Precisely predicting tornadoes is a different story. Tornadoes are dangerous because they can appear with little or no warning. Imagine you and your family are living in Ringgold, Georgia, enjoying a fun day together on the day of the devastating tornado: One minute it is just raining and hailing, and the next minute your roof or
even your whole house is gone. If you were lucky, your family would have a few seconds to dive into your basement, if you have one in your house, and avoid serious injury. After the storm, you step outside and see that your home is destroyed, but your neighbor's is still standing. Where do these violent storms come from? Why do they destroy some buildings, but not others nearby? And why can't weather forecasters warn people of their exact path to get out of the way? Certain conditions do make tornadoes more likely, but no oneknows when, where, how intense, and how many tornadoes a thunderstorm will create. Tornadoes start in thunderstorms. Inside a huge thundercloud, warm and humid air is rising while cool air is falling along with rain or hail. This situation creates a spinning air current inside the cloud. One end of this spinning column of air can drop down out of the cloud like a finger
reaching toward the ground. If it touches, it becomes a tornado. The winds inside some tornadoes are the fastest winds on Earth. They can reach over 300 miles per hour! As the column spins, it also moves along the ground, leaving piles of splinters where perfectly good buildings and trees once stood. Although current weather satellites can identify storms likely to produce tornadoes, a new kind of weather satellite, the GOES-R, will do a much better job. It will give weather forecasters more time to identify the storms that might produce tornadoes, and it will be much better at predicting their severity. In turn, this will help to give people more time to get out of a tornado's way. See what a developing storm looks like from space in several videos on the SciJinks weather website for kids at http://scijinks.gov. Play cool weather games while you're there.
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On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado touched down in Ringgold, Georgia, sweeping whole houses off their concrete floors and turning trees into matchsticks. The winds inside the tornado were estimated at 207-260 mph. This article was written by Diane K. Fisher and provided by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, under a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Gardening in Small Spaces by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Container gardens are a fantastic way to experience the joys and benefits of gardening if you don't have the luxury of having your own backyard. Depending on how much space, light and access to open air you are working with, there are a variety of hearty plants, herbs and veggies you can grow right in your apartment. If you're lucky enough to have a balcony or patio, the possibilities are even greater for your small space garden. According to Cookie Bakken, who co-owns Olde Saratoga Home & Garden with her husband Wayne, different plants works best in different spaces and environments. For patio gardening in full sun, Bakken recommends filling a large half-barrel with rich soil and compost, and planting a mix of vegetables and herbs that complement each other. Large tomato varieties, which can grow higher than two feet, are better kept in large gardens, but Bakken explained that they can work in a half barrel so long as they are planted deeply and you only grow one, possibly two, per container. Peppers will work well with the tomatoes, but you must plant more than one: "You will need a second plant for pollinating, and they have to be close enough together to touch leaves," she said. With your tomatoes and peppers settled in, you can fill in the rest of the space with smaller plants, like lettuce, chive and herbs. "You could put almost anything around the larger plants. I would suggest growing something that's an annual like basil or parsley, but, if you want to get technical and grow perennial herbs, then oregano and thyme
are nice, although they do get very large." Bakken also said to be wary of picking trailing plants for container gardening because they require space for sprawl. However, you can grow beans or peas on your window sill in a flower box. "They grow easily out of a window box and trail down nicely," she said. "They look pretty that way, and you get to have your veggies too." Similarly, cherry tomatoes love the sun and will grow in a hanging basket. You can even bring them indoors if you are able to hang them in a very sunny window away from the air-conditioning. But bringing vegetable plants inside can be tricky, and you have to be prepared for some trial and error. "You have to be creative if you bring plants inside," Bakken said. "Plants grow under particular conditions, so you're going to have to experiment with sunlight and temperature, especially if the air-conditioning is running in the hot summer." Cookie and Wayne Bakken of Olde Saratoga Home & Garden set me up with my starter vegetable garden. I'm successfully growing a lettuce mix along with basil, parsley, cilantro, chive and cilantro right in my window sill, so it can work. For more container gardening ideas, stop in to Olde Saratoga Home & Garden, which is located at 934 Route 29 (Lake Ave) in Saratoga Springs. You can reach Cookie and Wayne Bakken at (518) 695-4834.
Lettuce mixes are easy to grow indoors and they look great. Pictured above is leafy green lettuce mix with some romaine and head varieties. To the right is a red leaf lettuce.
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A Celebration of Cheese Suzanne Voigt Farmers’ Market Wednesday, June 15 and Saturday, June 18 the Saratoga Farmers’ Market is giving a high-five to National Dairy Month with a Celebration of Cheese. The market will be celebrating its four cheese vendors, who combined, produce 39 distinctly different, locally produced cheeses from their pastureraised sheep, cows and goats. Now that is the power of cheese! The four cheese vendors all hail from Washington County and produce raw and pasteurized cheeses of topnotch quality affording the sensual pleasure of fresh cheese not only to their local constituents and farmers’ markets, but also to fine restaurants
from Glens Falls to New York City. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market couldn’t be prouder of these farmstead and artisanal cheese makers. The Argyle Cheese Farmer is located on the 225 acre farmstead of Randles Fairview Farm. Dave and Will Randles are the fourth generation to farm the dairy in Argyle. They milk 50 cows, producing about 1 million pounds of milk each year. In 2007, Dave and his wife Marge started making cheese with some of the farm’s milk. Today, they use about 150,000 lbs, or 15 percent of the high quality milk to make 15 varieties of cheeses (and yogurt). The dairy farmer is Dave Randles, but the cheese maker is his wife Marge. Marge was raised on a NYS dairy farm, but became an accomplished CFP. However, the lure of the farm never left her blood. So after taking some cheese making courses, and studying the business-side of cheese making, they jumped off into the cheese making world. Marge is famous for her fresh cheese curds, which require 16 hours to make, but she also has a line of
cheese spreads and wonderful hard aged cheeses. Marge uses approximately 150 gallons of milk to produce roughly 130 lbs of fresh/aged cheeses over a six to 16 hour period. Marge likes to say her cheese business is about a “real farmer making real cheese . . . it’s not for the faint of heart.” (For more information, and a full line of their products, go to: www.cheesefarmer.com.) Another great location making a large number of cheeses is Longview Farm, home of Liza Porter’s “Homestead Artisan” cheese production. Liza and her husband Dave came into the business late in life, full of gusto, and with a true commitment to sustainable farming. Eight years ago, Longview Farm was a rundown 42acre farm on a hillside in Argyle, NY, with a to-die-for view of the Hudson Valley. Liza and Dave saw its potential and took this acreage on as a modern experiment in small-scale, sustainable, integrated agriculture. They have made a fine go of it. The farm centers around a herd of 20 milk producing Alpine goats (supplemented with purchased cow’s milk
from nearby friends) that form the magical stock for 13 varieties of fine seasonal farmstead cheeses. Add the farm’s pigs that drink the whey, a byproduct of cheese making, the rotating flocks of broiler chickens that help improve the outer pastures for the goats and a colorful flock of 35 freerange laying hens that maintain the barn and close-in pasture, and it’s a wonderful circle of life at Longview. Everybody helps and together they make the farm go. Liza produces raw milk and pasteurized fresh cheese from both goat and cow milk. Customers rave about her Saratoga Sunflower Cheese, a cheddary-tasting aged cows’ milk cheese, her unique unripened soft Quark from cows’milk that is an awesome substitute for sour cream and her fresh goat milk Chevre and Fetajust to mention a few! Go to Longview Farm’s website for a full list of their products: www.homesteadartisan.com. Dancing Ewe, brings the true flavor of Italian Tuscany cheese making to upstate New York thanks to Jodi Somers and Luisa Scivola-Somers of Granville, NY. Like both Marge Randles and Liza Porter, Jody Somers started life in a different direction-veterinary medicine. Like the other market cheese makers, the lure of cheese making and getting closer to the earth through farming pulled him away from his original path. Dancing Ewe is also a love story. Jodi Somers went to Italy to learn the art of cheese making and found not only a passion for old-world cheese making, but also a person to share his life, Luisa Scivola. Luisa’s family are multi-generational Tuscany cheese makers and it was on her family’s farm that Jodi and Luisa perfected, and continue to perfect, their oldworld Italian cheese making techniques. Five years since starting operation, Dancing Ewe Farm produces six authentic Italian cheeses from their own 120 milking ewes and Jersey cow milk from their neighbors. The cheeses are crafted in the exact way the Italians have for generations. The hard rind encased cheeses show the pattern of the old cheese wheel and are made fresh daily from raw milk heated and stirred by hand in vats. The milk is stirred for hours at a time before the right blend of spices and herbs are set into molds and aged from 60 days to one year (depending on cheese type). Everyone who tastes their cheeses has a favorite. Mine is the 60 day aged Pecorino au Tartufo (Sheep milk cheese with truffle)-a
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creamy hard cheese with a covert taste of sourdough and truffle. Others prefer the sharper, but milder, longer aged Pecorino Stagonato- perfect for shaving on salads or accompanying apple pie. Dancing Ewe also produces an exquisite fresh ricotta, but remember it has no preservatives, so it should be consumed within a week. All of Dancing Ewe cheeses are low in sodium in the old way. (For a great video showing the cheese making process and a full line of the farm’s products go to: www.dancingewe.com). Sweet Spring Farm in Argyle rounds out the list of cheese vendors at the Saratoga Market. This idyllically set farm, along a gentle meandering stream, is home to a Cossayuna herd of Nubian goats that produce the milk for the six fresh cheeses made by Jeff Bowers, proprietor and cheese maker. Jeff also came to cheese making as a second occupation. After years of big city living, Sweet Spring Farm has the tranquility of a southern homestead, much like Jeff had in his North Carolina youth. The cheese house, where Jeff spends hours stirring and making his delectable cheeses, has big arching windows providing views of the goats nibbling in the pasture and the hillside and stream that make up the farm. It’s no wonder the soft fresh goat cheeses that come from Sweet Spring are the most delicate creamiest cheese ever! Sweet Spring Farm’s original four cheeses are three differently seasoned Chevres and White Lily (a brie-like soft cheese) and are perfect for putting on crackers, making phylo pastries, or tossing with salads. More recently introduced are Carriage House, a raw goat milk cheese that is aged for six months and firmer in texture, and Sweet Spring Feta, which is cured in brine. (For further information go to: sweetspringfarm.com). While the vendors at our market have made a love of cheese their way of life, cheese making is not easy. Milking starts the day and ends the day - days that often start at 4 a.m. and don’t end until dark. In between milking is the making of the cheeses, which requires hours of hand stirring, mixing, pouring off whey, and delicate flavoring, all while maintaining sterile safe conditions. It’s not for the indolent, but for the passionate. Gratefully for us at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, we have four outstanding, committed cheese vendors giving us their finest, freshest local cheeses. Come celebrate our bounty of delicious cheeses with us Wednesday, June 15, from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the market on High Rock Ave Pavilions. Note: Cheese vendors will be marked with balloons!
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Ask the Financial Advisor by Stephen Kyne Saratoga TODAY Now that I am retired, how do I know which account to take income from? You can break your financial life into two main time periods. Let’s call them the “Accumulation Phase,” and the “Income Phase.” Accumulating assets is generally pretty simple. Take a portion of your discretionary income each month, and save it. The more you save, the more you’ll have. Some people invest in stocks and bonds, and others are perfectly happy with a passbook savings account. Saving money is easy, but learning how and from which accounts to spend your savings can be much trickier. Consider that, thanks to inflation, your first year of retirement will be much less expensive than your final year. In fact, your cost of living will roughly double every 15 years, meaning that a 65year-old, spending $50k today, will need $100k at age 80, and $200k at age 95 just to maintain the same standard of living! So, you need to work hard to be sure you continue to grow your accounts while you take income from them. Taxes can also play a big part in determining where to take your income from. Income from your 401(k) or Traditional IRA will be taxed as ordinary income, meaning it may be taxed at a higher rate than
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income taken from a non-retirement account. Income from your Roth IRA can come to you tax-free. Which account is best? It depends on your personal circumstances, but by working with your advisor, and taking income from your accounts in a tax-wire manner, you can help preserve your assets. Many people are unknowingly taking income they don’t need and paying taxes on it unnecessarily. Consider your dividend-producing stocks. If they are held outside of an IRA, and producing income that you don’t need today, you could be paying upwards of 22% of that income in taxes each year. If held in your IRA, those taxes would be deferred, meaning that income produced today could be reinvested and create even more income for the future! People are increasingly looking for more certainty around their retirement income by creating a sort of “personal pension,” through the use of annuities. Annuities come in many forms, but they all have some features in common, not the least of which is guaranteed income. You can use a portion of your retirement nest egg to create guaranteed income which can last for the lifetime of you and your spouse. Some annuities will start giving you income immediately, while others can be “turned on” at some point in the future, like when you start to feel the pinch of inflation.
Utilizing your nest egg to create a sustainable income stream is not as easy as you might think. In the end, there is no simple answer to your question. Your individual financial circumstances will determine the most efficient method for drawing from your accounts. By working with your financial advisor, you can put a plan in place that meets your needs today, and in the future. Stephen Kyne is a partner at Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs. He can be reached at (518) 583-4040. Securities and Investment advisory services offered solely through Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret Grant are separate entities.
EPA, DOT Unveil Next Generation of Fuel Economy Labels The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are unveiling new fuel economy labels to help consumers comply with increased efficiency standards and save families money at the pump starting this year. The labels will provide more comprehensive fuel efficiency information, including estimated annual fuel costs, savings, as well as information on each vehicle's environmental impact to meet new efficiency standards established under the Obama Administration. Starting with model year 2013, the new labels must be affixed to all new passenger cars and trucks - both conventional gasoline-powered and "next generation" cars, such as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. This is the latest step in EPA and DOT's joint effort to improve the fuel economy and environmental performance of vehicles and to provide consumers with useful information to help with their purchasing decisions. The labels will provide the following information: -New ways to compare energy use and cost between new-technology cars that use electricity and conventional cars that are gasolinepowered -Useful estimates on how much consumers will save or spend on fuel over the next five years compared to the average new vehicle - Easy-to-read ratings of how a model compares to all others for smog emissions and emissions of pollution that contribute to climate change - An estimate of how much fuel or electricity it takes to drive 100 miles - Information on the driving range and charging time of an electric vehicle - A QR Code for Smartphone users to access online, compare fuel economy and other environmental and energy factors, and analyze personal information about their typical commutes and driving behavior in order to get a more precise estimate of fuel costs and savings. Consumers will see the new labels in showrooms early next year, when 2013 models begin arriving. Automakers may also voluntarily adopt the new labels earlier for model year 2012 vehicles. More information on the new labels can be found at www.epa.gov/otaq/carlabel/index.htm and www.nhtsa.gov/fuel-economy.
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upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 6/15: Parks & Recreation Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. 6/16: Farmland Protection Committee meeting, 7 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street • 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road • 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 6/14: Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 • 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 6/13: Historic Preservation Review Commission Workshop meeting, 7 p.m Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road • 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway • 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 6/15: Design Review Commission meeting, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 6/13: Town Board meeting, 7 p.m. 6/13: Water Board meeting, 7 p.m. 6/16: Canal Corporation Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street • 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 6/16: Town Board meeting, 7 p.m Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road • 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 6/15: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors 40 McMaster St., # 1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov 6/13: Planning: IDA Public Hearing 8 – 8:30 a.m. 6/13: Planning: IDA Public Hearing Followed by IDA meeting, 9:30 – 10 a.m. 6/13: Board of Supervisors: Buildings & Grounds Committee meeting, 3 – 3: 30 p.m. 6/13: Board of Supervisors: Public Health Committee meeting, 4 – 4:30 p.m. 6/14: Board of Supervisors: Public Safety Committee meeting, 3 – 3:30 p.m. 6/14: Board of Supervisors Social Programs Committee meeting, 3:30 – 4 p.m. 6/14: Board of Supervisors: Public Works Committee meeting, 4 – 4:30 p.m. 6/15: Board of Supervisors: Law & Finance Committee meeting, 4 – 4:30 p.m. 6/15: Board of Supervisors: Local Law Public Hearing, 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. 6/15: Board of Supervisors: Agenda meeting, 5 – 5:30 p.m. 6/16: Planning Board meeting, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
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local briefs Shelters of Saratoga Open House To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we are hosting an open house on Thursday, June 23, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join us for lunch, see what we are all about and leave knowing how we, as a community, are preventing homelessness. Tour the shelter, meet SOS board of directors and staff, and learn about volunteer opportunities. Please reply to Cindy at (518) 581-1097 if you plan to attend. Visit www.sheltersofsaratoga.org for additional SOS information.
Job Searching on the Web Monday, June 20, 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Librarian Jacquie Kowalczyk will lead students through the process of identifying and exploring current job opportunity websites. Students will also learn how to complete a sample online job application and explore Microsoft Word 2007 templates to create resumes. This is a one-session, hands-on course at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Call (518) 584-7860, ext. 257 to register, free-of-charge.
family of four for a week for only $31. The local order and distribution site is Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, in Wilton. All food is picked up at the church on the third Saturday of each month between 11:30 a.m. - noon. For more information, contact Tami Stahler at (518) 798-2016 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com.
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop Broad St. in Schuylerville We are a not-for-profit organization that gives back to the community. We are having a $1 bag sale on clothing and 50 percent off on Avon Collectables. This sale will be held on Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Thrift shop sells gently used clothing for men, women and children, household items and some furniture. For information, please call the shop at (518) 695-4640.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wesley Health Care Center, Day Activity Room, 133 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs TOPS meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. with weigh-ins from 5:45 6:45.
Workshop for Job-Hunters Monday, June 20, 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Librarian Jacquie Kowalczyk will give participants an opportunity at this informal workshop to further develop their personal resumes or to ask questions relating to their online job search. This is a one-session, hands-on course at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Call (518) 584-7860, ext. 257 to register, freeof-charge.
Round Lake/Malta Library News We are now offering free and legal downloadable music through Freegal and online language learning through Rocket Languages. All you need is your Round Lake or Malta Library card number.
Angel Food Ministry Angel Food Ministries has no age limit or income limit. We offer balanced nutrition and variety with enough food to assist in feeding a
HMT Summer Programs HMT is offering summer programming for children ages 8 -16 at the Black Box Theater at BOCES on Henning Road in Saratoga Springs. HMT’s Actor’s Camp for Training (ACT) is an excellent opportunity for children and teens to use their creativity and talents during their summer vacations, while building their self-esteem and confidence in a nurturing and supportive environment. The instructor for HMT’s Actor’s Camp for Training is Dianne O’Neill. There are three sessions available; Session I from July 11 to 15, Session II from July 18 to 22, and Session III from July 25 to 29. The camp meets Mondays through Fridays 9:30 a.m. - noon. The class fee per week session is $130. Each one-week session will culminate with a performance that gives students a chance to experience the magic of live theater. Registrations will be accepted in the order in which they are received and payment is due at the time of registration. To receive a class flyer
including registration form, or for further information, contact HMT at (518) 587-4427.
NYS Military Museum Fundraiser America’s premier Mark Twain impersonator, John Pogson, will headline a July 2 fund-raising dinner to benefit Friends of the New York State Military Museum, the New York State Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, and the Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage. The dinner, provided by Longfellow’s Restaurant, will be held at the military museum on Lake Avenue, with hors d’oeuvres by The Wishing Well Restaurant and desserts from Lily and The Rose. The evening’s entertainment will include Civil War era music by the 77th Balladeers, with soldiers and civilians in period costume. Museum exhibits will be available for viewing during the cocktail hour, beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will also be silent and live auctions.
Tickets are $100 per person, of which 75 percent is tax-deductible. For reservations, call (1-800) 3815445, or visit the military museum in person.
BACC Fundraiser The Ballston Area Community Center (BACC) is seeking community donations to reach its goal of sponsoring 13 underprivileged, atrisk campers for a week of its 2011 Summer Travel Program. This action-packed program gives low income campers ages 11-15 the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of a summer camp experience at no cost. Typically, a week-long session would cost $200 per child. To sponsor a camper or make a financial contribution to the BACC’s summer camper fund, mail a check written out to the BACC to 20 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. For more information, contact Mike Laudicina at the BACC: (518) 8853261, ext. 17, or baccteens@nycap.rr.com
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American Red Cross Mission Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. How to Help We are always looking for volunteers to help in various capacities including: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Members • This team responds to local fires in the following counties: Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton and Southern Essex *Training Required: Introduction to Disaster and the Chapter DAT workshop Instructors • Teaching CPR/First Aid Courses to the community or businesses Volunteers • Registering blood donors, and working the canteen at blood mobile locations Blood Donors • Donate blood at one of our many blood mobile locations Contact We can be contacted at either our Glens Falls location, 74 Warren St phone (518) 792.6545 or our Ballston Spa office (518) 584.2510.
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Saratoga-Wilton Elks Flag Day Parade From noon to 2 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. Come out and show your American pride!
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Knights of Columbus Hall, corner of Rte. 29 and Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs Friday night dinner beginning at 5 p.m. in the pub. All are welcome. For more information, call (518) 584-8547.
Duck Derby Day City Dock, Mechanicville From 5-9:30 p.m., this family event is fun for all. Free activities include a fishing tournament, dunk tank, and more. Duck tickets are $5 and ducks will be released at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks end the evening at 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 11 Saratoga Outdoor Farmers’ Market High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Open House 62 York Avenue, Saratoga Springs From 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. meet our faculty, staff and parents, tour our Lower School (Grades 1-8) and view displays of academic and artistic work. We are a venue for Artsfest and will have children’s activities, as well as wood-fired pizza for lunch.
Tang Museum Family Day Children ages 5 and up with an adult can enjoy a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. From 2-3:30 p.m. at the Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For reservations and information, call (518) 580-8080.
Young Performers Showcase Sembrich Museum, 4800 Lake Shore Dr., Bolton Landing Nearly a dozen musicians and singers from area schools will perform at 2 p.m. at this free event.
Roast Turkey Dinner Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton From 3:30-6:30 p.m. join us for this complete dinner. Donations welcome. Take-outs available. We are handicap accessible. For more information, call (518) 584-9107.
Sunday, June 12 Free Spirit Fellowship 1425 W. High St., Ballston Spa Join us at 10 a.m. as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday.
Breakfast Buffet at the VFW Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs Join us in this delicious breakfast buffet from 8-11 a.m. Adults $6, seniors and military $5, children (ages 5-12) $5. Take-out available. For more information, call (518) 584-9686.
Yard Sale Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs Yard and bake sale from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Commemoration of the Sinking of the Dorchester Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs The program at 2 p.m. will discuss how on the night of February 3,
1943, a German submarine fired 3 torpedoes off the coast of Greenland, sinking a U.S. Army ship, the Dorchester. This Interfaith Commemoration will focus on how, in the face of adversity, the 4 Chaplains (Protestant, Catholic and Jewish) stood together despite their religious differences. Open to the public and appropriate for children 12 and older. For more information or to RSVP, contact Carole at (518) 584-2370 or saratogajcc@verizon.net.
Benefit Dinner Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Benefitting domestic flood victims, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Rotterdam Junction ,Temple Sinai and the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs, invite you to dinner featuring Indian/Pakistani and American food from 5 -7 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 kids, and $30 for a family. Call (518) 584-6091 for more information.
Monday, June 13 The Prestwick Chase Farmers’ Market 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs Every Monday from 3-6 p.m., shop with local vendors offering fresh produce, meats, and other local goods. Open to the general public.
Community Bingo Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga. An evening of fun for old and young, every Monday evening at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. (518) 584-2585.
Tuesday, June 14 Saratoga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Longfellows Inn, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Join us from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to practice communication and leadership skills, offer feedback and support, and have fun together. Our meetings are free and guests are welcome. For more information, please call Mary Alice at (518) 884-2806 or visit our websie: http://saratogaturftalkers.freetoasthost.biz
Re-parenting Your Adult Children Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue
This program, beginning at 7 p.m., will focus on adult children who are coming back to live with their parents do to economic and other related issues. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Synagogue at (518) 584-2370 or saratogajcc@verizon.net.
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crafts and more. From 3-6 p.m. tonight and 9 a.m. - noon every Saturday at Wiswall Park on Front Street. For more information, call (518) 885-2772.
Upcoming PetaPalooza
High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Saratoga’s premier market, featuring meats, local produce, eggs, soaps, seasonal items and more. Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call (518) 638-8530.
Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at all Curtis Lumber locations. Hundreds of adoptable animals from area shelters & rescue groups including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, reptiles, horses and more! All shelters and rescue groups have been asked to reduce their adoption rates by 50 percent the day of the event. Price Chopper will be providing free goodie bags for the animals with each adoption.
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Saratoga National Historical Park, Rtes. 4 and 32, Stillwater From 6-8 p.m., enjoy the evening with a leisurely, guided bicycle tour. These free rides usually cover approximately 5 miles.
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rtes. 4 and 29, Schuylerville Our next meeting will be on Saturday, June 18; at 1 p.m. Lisa Dougherty will present “Finding A Place of Origin For Your Irish Ancestors Using Sources in the United States”. Free and open to the public. For information, call (518) 587-2978.
Saratoga Farmers’ Market
K of C Bingo The Knights of Columbus, Pine Road, Saratoga Community bingo each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Call (518) 584-8547 for more information.
Thursday, June 16 Book Buffet! Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Just finished reading a knock-yoursocks-off novel or a nonfiction book? Or maybe you are looking for your next good read? Join us at 3:30 p.m. in the Susman Room. For more information, call at 518-584-7860, ext. 241.
Bingo The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first game beginning at 7:15. The building is wheelchair accessible and has smoking and non-smoking sections. Refreshments for sale. For more information, call (518) 584-2370.
Whipple City Festival This weekend-long event in Greenwich begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 17, with a circus themed parade. Highlights include Hair of the Dog performing Saturday evening, Harold Ford and the Cash Band performing Sunday afternoon and a wide selection of children’s activities all weekend long. For a detailed schedule, visit Greenwichchamber.org.
Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour A dozen striking gardens in and around Saratoga Springs will be featured on the Secret Gardens Tour from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. The self-guided tour is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County to benefit Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 on the day of the tour, while they last. Order forms can be obtained at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. For more information, call (518) 581-1201, ext. 4184 or e-mail secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.
Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, flowers, meats,
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The Del-Tones, as they appeared in 1964. From left is Rick Piester, Jerry Porreca, John Frentino (who played frequently with the group) and bandleader David Osborn. The group will reunite - for the first time since 1966 on Sunday, June 19 at Smokey Joe’s Saloon and Grill, 25 Canada Street, Lake George beginning at 2 p.m. The event will benefit the Benjamin D. Osborn Memorial Fund. Ben Osborn of Queensbury was David Osborn’s nephew. Ben was a soldier who was slain while serving his country with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. A donation of $5 is suggested. For more information, phone Smokey Joe’s at (518) 668- 2660.
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Continued from page 1 Complete schedule and admission information is available at www.SaratogaArtsFest.org. Tickets are also available at the SaratogaArtsFest Center and Gallery, 516 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Phone (518) 580-8010 for more information. The following are selected highlights from the many offerings this weekend: Friday, June 10, 6–7:30 p.m. “To See Ourselves” Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, ELM Room This cross-disciplinary conversation, moderated by Yaddo President Elaina Richardson, will ask leading artists to explore how art reflects, influences, and challenges our concept of humanity through the presentation of diverse characters. Participating artists include A.M. Homes, Justin Peck, Marcus Dean Fuller and Lucy Walker. Friday, June 10, 7–8 p.m. “Saratoga Dances” Skidmore College Dance Theater A program of ballet pieces celebrating the city of Saratoga Springs. The evening includes the cutting-edge piece “Mopey” performed by New York City Ballet (NYCB) soloist Sean Suozzi, a talk by Skidmore Professor Emeritus Charles Joseph on the collaborative work of George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky, three variations of Balanchine’s “Apollo” and a musical interlude of Stravinsky works. NYCB dancer Justin Peck will present the world premiere of his ballet “The Enormous Room.” Friday, June 10, 8:15–10 p.m. Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play with special guest Dave Brubeck Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center Note: A ticket is required to confirm a seat. Jazz legend Dave Brubeck will join the trio “Triple Play,” led by his son Chris Brubeck. The group is known for bringing a rare level of joy, virtu-
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osity and American spirit to folk, blues, jazz and classical music. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 1–3 p.m. “Art in 3D” The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street A two-day workshop of threedimensional media. Saturday’s session will be clay building for younger children and paper maché making for older kids. Sunday’s workshop will be decorating and finishing the clay and paper maché objects. The role of art in various cultures will be explored. Saturday, June 11, 3–4 p.m. The Albany Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street The Albany Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet will perform a varied program ranging from Renaissance and Baroque selections to Big Band jazz to Broadway show tunes. This is suitable for listeners of all ages. Saturday, June 11, 3–4:30 p.m. “Waste Land” Skidmore College, Tang Museum A film screening with an introduction by Ian Berry, Tang Museum Curator. “Waste Land,” directed by Lucy Walker, follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” - self-designated pickers of recyclable materials - and documents the artwork they produce. Saturday, June 11, 6:30–7:30 p.m. “A Love Story…for each Generation” Skidmore College, JKB Theater, Black Box Home Made Theater (HMT) presents a cabaret performance of “A Love Story. . .for each Generation.” HMT’s company of singers will bring to life love stories of the young and old, making for a tuneful, touching evening. Saturday, June 11, 8–9:30 p.m. “MopCo Live!” Universal Preservation Hall, 25
Washington Street Join the Capital District’s premier improvisational theater company Mop and Bucket - for an evening of never-before-seen comedy based on your suggestions and participation. Fun for the whole family! Saturday, June 11, 8–9:30 p.m. “Here, There and Back Again” – Two Sense with Saratoga Springs High School Chamber Orchestra Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center Hailed by New York Magazine as “the new-music equivalent of a special-ops team,” ‘Bang on a Can’artists Ashley Bathgate (cello) and Lisa Moore (piano), known as “Two Sense,” team up with the Saratoga Springs High School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Brooke Vincent. “Here, There and
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Back Again” is a musical journey through time and genre that juxtaposes a unique blend of works by today’s most cutting-edge composers against timeless rock ‘n’ roll favorites and beloved classics. Sunday, June 12, noon–6 p.m. Beekman Street Association “Art Feast” Various locations on Beekman Street The “Art Feast” on Beekman Street takes its inspiration from food and its colorful appeal. Visit galleries with food-themed displays, peruse dinnerware and tabletop fabrics, hear music and a “word feast” by local writers and poets, watch a food-themed fashion show and food demonstrations by local chefs. Sunday, June 12, 12:30–3:30 p.m. “Kids Do Art”
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street Family-friendly art activities for children of all ages. Multiple stations with a variety of art forms including drawing, jewelry making, clay sculpture, crafts, and music. Drama, magic and puppet performances are also included. Sunday, June 12, 2–3:45 p.m. Saratoga Chamber Players “Songs & Strings” Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center Jill Levy, artistic director of Saratoga Chamber Players, presents a concert of songs and strings from Debussy, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Schoenberg. Musicians are: Charlotte Dobbs, soprano; Jill Levy and Carol Zeavin, violins; Jessica Troy, viola and Eric Bartlett, cello.
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Dance with the New York City Ballet Dancers! “Eastbound Jesus” Takes Top Spot in SPAC’s Battle of the Bands The popular "Dance with the Dancer" series with members of New York City Ballet will return this July to Total Body Trifecta Studio, 61 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Now in its 13th year, the series allows ballet lovers of all skill levels to take classes and learn dances "inspired by" NYCB's repertory at SPAC this summer. Classes will be taught by Principal Dancer Jonathan Stafford on Saturday, July 9, from 10-11a.m.; Corps de Ballet Dancer Andrew Scordato on Saturday, July 16, from 10-11a.m. and by Principal Dancer Jenifer Ringer on Mondays, July 11 and 18, from 7-8 p.m. The cost for these classes is $20 per class, $18 per class for seniors and students. Ms. Ringer will also teach a special 75 minute class on Thursday, July 21, from 6:307:45 p.m. "inspired by" the ballet "Thou Swell." The cost of this class is $25, $23 for seniors and students. Pre-registration is required - class size is limited to 18 participants. For more information and a registration form, visit www.trifecta.niramar.com or call (518) 581-8025.
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NYCB Dancer Andrew Scordato with Total Body Trifecta co-owner Mary Anne Fantauzzi in background (L).
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ten regional bands rocked a sold-out house at SPAC’s Second Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, June 3, at the Spa Little Theatre. Eastbound Jesus, a bluegrass/rock band based in Greenwich, NY, won first place, earning a $7,000 prize package that included a professionally produced EP and video. MaryLeigh and the Fauves, a blues/pop Saratoga-based band, placed second and The Late Shift, an alternative/rock band from Albany, took third place. Winners were determined based on a formula that weighted judges’ scores at 40 percent and audience response at 60 percent. The judges’ panel was comprised of Vinnie Amico, drummer from American jam band moe., Talia Billig, a talent scout from Blue Note records, and WEQX-FM DJ Joel Marshall. “I’d like to congratulate our winners and all of the bands who were part of this terrific event. They reminded us that the new music scene in the Capital Region is thriving with talent and energy. It was an awesome kickoff to our 2011 Season,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president and executive director. Formed in the fall of 2010, Eastbound Jesus has a unique sound that moves between the genres of bluegrass and rock. The members of the band include Adam Brockway (guitar), Dave Wright (bass), Carl Anderson (drums), Luke Anderson (banjo) and Dylan Robinson (guitar). The band released a debut album “Eastbound Jesus - Greatest Hits, Volume 1” in January. In addition to a professionally produced video by Modern Mix Studios and studio EP produced by The Recording Company, Eastbound Jesus will get exposure on northeast radio station WEQX, have the opportunity to headline at Putnam Den and receive 100 custom t-shirts and stickers with their logo.
Paddock Lounge opens with Panache`!
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Following a VIP ribbon-cutting during the day, the Paddock Lounge at 6 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, opened for business with a benefit for Guardian House. At about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3 an estimated 200+ attendees began streaming in, with many more coming later to check out the new posh décor until the wee hours of the morning! Music was provided by the Jill Hughes Jazz Trio and transitioned over to the Refrigerators, who kept the party going non-stop. One of the big attractions among the zillion-and-a-half door prizes, drink specials, and tasty samplings included in a benefit ticket, was a chance to win a 2010 candy red Corvette donated by Kara DePaula. It was parked on Broadway near Caroline Street and, as expected, drew attention throughout the day! “I had to wait for the perfect spot to highlight the car - so I actually had to drive it around the block. With the help of some pedestrians, I nabbed a killer spot for it,” said Kristina Krawchuk, coordinator of the benefit for Guardian House. “I must say, I never thought I was a Corvette person, but after one spin around the block - I'm a huge fan! I cannot wait to see the winner's face when they take the keys!" And it’s not too late to be the one. Chances to win the Corvette are still being sold for $25/each at the Paddock Lounge (or online at www.paddockloungesaratoga.com), Frank Adams Jewelers, Saratoga Trunk and The Sanctuary Spa – all in Saratoga Springs and Miranda Real Estate in Clifton Park. With a maximum of 5,000 tickets to be sold, the odds are tempting…and the real potential exists to help raise over $60,000 for Guardian House – the first transitional home for homeless women veterans in the Capital Region. A drawing will be scheduled to pick the lucky winner sometime in July. - Arthur Gonick
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Online Auction is open for Saratoga Bridges’ Summer Gala at Fasig Tipton
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- Tickets for July 16 Gala also available online SARATOGA SPRINGS - Both online auction bids and ticket reservations are now being accepted for the 22nd Annual Saratoga Bridges’ Gala for 2011. The event is called “The White Party – Havana Nights” for 2011, and will be held at The Fasig Tipton Auction Grounds, 415 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 16 from 6:30-11 p.m. The Gala will feature food by Hall of Springs Catering, an open bar courtesy of Diageo, décor by Fine Affairs, silent and live auctions and music by the popular local group Gravity. Tickets for the Gala are $150 per person, $125 for ages 35 and under. $100 of the ticket price is tax deductible. To reserve, go to www.biddingforgood.com/saratogabridges, call (518) 587-0723, extension 1242 or send a check to the Saratoga Bridges Foundation, c/o “The White Party,” 6 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Auction items may also be reviewed and bid on by visiting www.biddingforgood.com/saratogabridges. As of press time, 30 exciting items and packages were available for online bidding, including: • A one-week vacation to Antigua Village Resort in St. Johns, Antigua, donated by Jim and Connie Murphy • A box at Saratoga Racecourse, with an overnight stay at Park Place and dinner for two at Prime at Saratoga National, donated by Julie and Sonny Bonacio and Prime at Saratoga National • A 3-Year/36,000 mile lease on a Toyota Corolla “S”, donated by New Country Toyota Scion • Four tickets and a parking pass to a 2011 New York Jets regular season home game, donated by the New York Jets • Tickets to “Dancing with the Stars” including airfare and dance lessons, donated by Arthur Murray Dance Studio and Southwest Airlines • A Michele Deco Watch with pink sapphires, donated by Frank Adams Jewelers • A Party package, donated by Hattie’s Restaurant • A one-year family membership, donated by the Saratoga Regional YMCA • A palladium ring with 12 Pave`Set Diamonds - 0.20 ct. total weight, donated by deJonghe Original Jewelry • A “day of beauty,” donated by Chanel at Macy's Colonie • Dinner for four featuring a Chef’s Tasting Menu at Fortunes Restaurant, donated by Saratoga Casino and Raceway • A Spa Paradise Package, donated by Sanctuary Spa Saratoga Springs • Tickets to the Philadelphia Orchestra, donated by Saratoga Performing Arts Center • A “Print of Saratoga,” donated by Artist Peter Williams Further details and conditions are on the auction website. Many more items are expected to be added as the event draws closer. The online bidding will end at 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 14 and there will be a live and silent auction at the Gala to conclude the auctions. Gala Chairs Julie and Sonny Bonacio commented, “We are very excited to be the event chairs for this year’s Gala. More than any recent year, Saratoga Bridges is extremely concerned about the proposed cuts in state and federal funding and how that will affect programs and services for the 800 individuals they serve. The revenue from this event will help to keep important programs and services running while the media exposure will allow them to increase awareness in the community. We hope to see many of our friends, neighbors and local businesses at this event.”
- Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival will Present U.S. Debut of the 2011 Ensemble of “Sing The Truth!” SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Sunday, June 26, Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) will present the U.S. debut of “Sing The Truth!,” a new production for 2011 that honors the music and spirit of great women of jazz, folk, R&B, gospel and the blues. Featuring African-born songstress Angelique Kidjo, pre-eminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, and genre-defying jazz singer Lizz Wright, this meeting of three critically-acclaimed, powerhouse vocalists will pay musical tribute to the legacies of three recently departed, iconic female artists: South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba, American jazz vocalist, actress, civil rights and political activist Abbey Lincoln and "the Voice of the Civil Rights Movement," American folk musician and human rights activist Odetta. “Sing The Truth!” will also feature songs by other great women of music, ranging from Billie Holiday to Aretha Franklin, Joan Armatrading and Lauryn Hill, along with original songs. The original “Sing The Truth!” premiered as a 2004 JVC Jazz Festival concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City and celebrated the music of Nina Simone. The 2011 all-star “Sing The Truth!” ensemble for the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival performance will also include Geri Allen on piano and keyboards, music director Terri Lyne Carrington on drums, James Genus on bass, Munyungo Jackson on percussion and Romero Lubambo on guitars. Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center runs from Saturday, June 25 to Sunday, June 26. Other artists scheduled to appear include Michael McDonald, Sharon Jones & the DapKings, Dee Dee Bridgewater, George Wein & the Newport All Stars, Donald Harrison, Jr., The Bad Plus, Ben Allison, Marcus Strickland and many more. For the complete lineup of artists and performances, visit www.spac.org.
L to R. Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright
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Amazing Dancing Ewe Ricotta Cheese Dinner fare or Dessert - it’s always sublime by Suzanne Voigt for Saratoga TODAY The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has become a destination for fresh local cheeses. Dancing Ewe’s fresh, pre-
servative-free whole milk ricotta is just one of the standout cheeses of the over 39 cheeses produced by the four cheese vendors. It is also a versatile cheese that can go from dinner fare to dessert with equal flair. Here are just
two wonderful recipes that showcase this amazing cheese (along with other local ingredients found at the market).
Gnudi Toscani 1 lb of fresh spinach
2 cups of fresh ricotta 2 brown eggs 1/2 cup flour Sage leaves 3 oz fresh grated Parmesan 5 tbsp. of butter salt, pepper, nutmeg 1. Rinse spinach and blanch. Drain, cool and dry. Chop coarsely. 2. In a large bowl mix ricotta, eggs, flour, half the Parmesan cheese, pinch of nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. 3. Start boiling water with a dash of salt and olive oil. 4. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of spinach mixture, with your hands gently form little balls and roll them in the flour and set aside. 5. After the balls are formed, place half of them in boiling water until they float (about 5 minutes).
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6. In a medium pan, melt butter on low heat with sage and pinch of salt and pepper. 7. Gently ladle off the Gnudi onto a serving plate and pour sage butter over top. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over Gnudi and serve.
Mousse di Ricotta 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 lb fresh ricotta 8 tbsp confectioner’s sugar 2 tbsp rum 2 tbsp sugar Some milk (if needed) 1. Whip the cream with confectioner’s sugar. Set aside. 2. In a separate bowl blend the ricotta with sugar and rum (or milk) for about 2 minutes, until the ricotta comes smooth. 3. Add whipped cream and whisk until blended. 4. Garnish with berries or chocolate and enjoy it!
Loca Luna Celebrates Grand Opening! - “Full Moon” Extravaganzas also slated for each month Next week is a big one for Loca Luna, a Mexican restaurant located at 388 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. The restaurant has been open since mid-April, but their official Grand Opening Celebration will occur next Saturday, June 18. The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. and will feature face art by makeup artist Kyle Garcia, local artisan’s work will be on display, and they will feature a variety of food and drink specials to commemorate the occasion. Music will be provided by guitarists Kevin Keefe and Rob Adkins. Also, in celebration of its namesake, Loca Luna will host “Full Moon Extravaganzas” each month, right on the night of the full moon. The first one will be next Wednesday, June 15. These celebrations will also feature local art, music and talent along with great food and drink specials. For this first celebration, co-owner Michael Kane will be the featured performer on piano. For information or reservations, visit www.localunamexicangrille.com or phone (518) 490-2073.
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Heat Up Your Summer Barbecue As the weather continues its warming trend, it’s time to get outside and soak up the sunshine. Whether taking advantage of sunny skies at a local festival or hanging out in the backyard, nothing says summer like barbecue! Many consider it to be America’s national cuisine. This summer, KC Masterpiece will be serving charcoal-grilled cuisine at fairs and festivals across the nation with its first-ever food truck, the BBQ Pit Wagon. Kansas City will be the first community to welcome the wagon because the sauce is celebrating its roots – it won a blue ribbon at the first-ever American Royal Barbecue Competition more than 30 years ago in the Midwestern ‘cuing capital. In addition to fairs and festivals, the BBQ Pit Wagon will serve free barbecue to those that serve us at select U.S. military bases in partnership with the national charity, BBQ For Our Troops. “Great barbecue with family and friends is something the troops miss overseas,” said Del King, founder of BBQ For Our Troops. “Our pitmasters honor those who protect our freedoms and their loved ones with the hospitality of the uniquely American meal of barbecue.” Can’t make it to one of the BBQ Pit Wagon stops? Try this recipe for Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Coleslaw from the new mobile kitchen to make sure your backyard barbecue is the hottest on the block. For more recipes visit www.Grilling.com, and be sure to track the BBQ Pit Wagon by following @TweetKCM on Twitter.
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Coleslaw Makes: 8 servings Prep Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 15 minutes 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle KC Masterpiece Buffalo Marinade 8 sub rolls
Blue Cheese Coleslaw 1 bag pre-shredded coleslaw with carrots 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 16-ounce bottle of ranch dressing
Trim all fat from chicken thighs. Then, lightly pound thighs with a meat mallet until they are an even thickness, approximately 1/4 of an inch. Place thighs into a re-sealable food storage bag and pour in marinade until it coats thighs. Marinate in refrigerator for a minimum of 1.5 hours. While chicken is marinating, prepare blue cheese coleslaw. Start by combining one cup of blue cheese with a bottle of ranch dressing. Then, add mixture to prepared coleslaw mix until dressing coats vegetables. Set aside and chill until needed. Build a charcoal fire for indirect grilling, by situating coals on only
one side of grill, leaving the other side void. Add a small aluminum pan to the void side of the grill and fill it halfway with water. When charcoal grill reaches between 450 and 500°F, take chicken thighs and grill directly over coals for 30-45 seconds on each side to sear. Once both sides are seared, move thighs to the void side of the grill. Place lid on grill and cook thighs indirectly for 10 minutes, or until thighs reach an internal temperature of 160°F. Then remove from grill. Assemble sandwiches on sub rolls, topping grilled chicken with blue cheese coleslaw. - Family Features
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"Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble." Frank Tyger
Words to know: precipitous: adj. Extremely steep.
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ACROSS 1 Small amount 5 Otherwise 9 Rare score note 14 Spanish actress Chaplin (Charlie’s granddaughter) 15 Songdom showgirl 16 French garlic sauce 17 Sauvignon __ 18 Some govt. lawyers 19 They don’t mix with just anybody 20 Mount Olympus and environs? 23 Court statistic 24 Get ready for a competition, bodybuilder-style 27 Eighth-century Japanese capital 29 Met 31 Levels 34 Thinking like Aesop? 36 Simple step 38 Nuke 39 First name in architecture 40 One majoring in traditional knowledge? 45 Howard of Hollywood 46 It may be tapped 47 Sainted pope called “the Great” 49 Escargot 50 Sinus-clearing condiment 54 Quills for Chaucer? 58 Up and about 61 Early Macy’s Day Parade balloon designer 62 Highchair component 63 One of the Allman Brothers 64 “Grand” or “demi” ballet move 65 Auxiliary 66 Game with blocks 67 Card, e.g. 68 Break DOWN 1 Matter of faith 2 Golfer Sabbatini and actor Calhoun 3 Some OKs 4 Knock down during a raid 5 Hyundai sedan
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6 California’s self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” 7 Pole, for one 8 Facility 9 Kennedy designer 10 Small distinction 11 Where to go in London? 12 Eastern N.Y. airport 13 “Angela’s Ashes” sequel 21 Govt. jet set? 22 Go nowhere special 25 Fail, after “go” 26 Wing: Prefix 28 ’70s congresswoman known as “Battling Bella” 29 Ward off 30 Eat to excess 31 De__, Illinois 32 Chiwere speakers
33 Philosopher Kierkegaard 35 Boy 37 Dressing down 41 Mountain destination 42 Spill 43 Yanni fan, maybe 44 Exactly 48 1987 Beatty/Hoffman flop 51 Isolated nest 52 Finishing nails 53 “The best __ to be”: Browning 55 Jazz venue? 56 Spill 57 City north of Pittsburgh 58 Trans. or intrans. 59 Go after, in a way 60 Avoid burning, perhaps
Movie Review The Hangover Part II (Directed by Todd Phillips – 2011) They’re all back, they’re in Thailand, and they don’t remember a thing. Again. Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha all return in this sequel to the wildly successful 2009 comedy. This time it’s Stu (Helms) who is about to be married and his friends are in Thailand for the wedding with Alan (Galifianakis) being brought along out of pity. However, this time Stu is determined to avoid being drugged. Imagine his surprise when, once in Thailand, that is exactly what happens. A member of the party is, again, missing and this time it’s his future brotherin-law Teddy (Mason Lee) who is nowhere to be found. Upon inspection of their unfamiliar surroundings, they find his finger on the coffee table still bearing his class ring. I’ll admit that I, unlike most viewers, saw the first film and considered it
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entertaining rather than hilarious. The second film is certainly lesser, at least as far as entertainment is concerned. In 2010, an action/comedy titled The Losers introduced the idea of ‘green terrorism’ by demonstrating a fictional explosive with all the destructive power of a nuclear bomb that created no radiation or fallout. The Hangover II is essentially a “green comedy.” Whatever esthetic differences there might be, it’s primarily recycled materials from the previous film. 5.7 out of 10.
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GARAGE SALE TRAVERS MANOR NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE-Sat. June 18th, 9am3pm. Rain or Shine. Something for everyone! Off Rt 9N near Kirby Rd.
JUST LISTED! $239,900
GARAGE SALE LAWN SALE Cleaning house? Bring your good household items for the July Old Stone Church lawn sale beginning May 28th thru July 8th. Just leave items on the back ramp and we will do the rest. The church is located at 159 Stone Church Road. Items we cannot accept are: cribs, car seats, TV’s, water beds, exercise equipment, out dated phones. Call Ann at (518) 885-4034 for more information. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Fri. & Sat. 9-2 Glenburnie Dr., Wilton. Way too much to list!! Northern Pines to r. on Lonesome Pine Trail, r. on Sheffield, r. on Glenburnie.
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SPORTS Community Sports Bulletin Friday, June 10, 2011
Golf Daze Mechanicville Golf Club
Al Mottau Ballston Spa Country Club June 5 Member-Member: A-Flight: 1st - Mark Thornhill & Mark Thornhill Jr., 145 2nd - David Fizer & Tom Shannon, 146 3rd - Rich Vanbuskrirk & Matt Riggins, 146 B-Flight (Gross): 1st - Mike Ray & Jud Sabey, 144 2nd - Jack Cottrell & John Andrews, 150 B-Flight (Net): 1st - Walter Smith & John Keyzer, 147 2nd - Gary Lyons & Mark Sisson, 156 C-Flight (Net): 1st - Bruce Kay & Ken Stevens, 118 2nd - Jim Bryant & Don Gallagher, 123 D-Flight (Gross): 1st - Stan Walkanowski & Pete Jorgensen, 157 D-Flight (Net): 1st - Gary Brenenstuhl & Joe Kerbelis, 119 2nd - Winston Wachtel & David Lane, 123
Send your sports stories and briefs to Daniel Schechtman, Sports Editor at sports@saratoga publishing.com
Tuesday Tree Woods: Low Gross: Kirk Rhatigan, 44 Rich Caola, 45 Low Net: Dean Heer, 35 Bob Connolly, 35 Wednesday Frog Island League: Low Gross: Heath Dunn, 34 Clyde Driggers, 37 Low Net: John Amodeo, 27 Paul Coleman, 32 Women’s Low Gross: Laurie Phelps, 42 Eagle: Mary Beth Garfinkle, Par 4 3rd hole driver, hybrid
McGregor Links: June 3-5 Men’s Member-Member: Championship Flight: 1st - Dave Huestis & Jeff Dwornik, 26.5 2nd - Dennis Gosier & Rob Golden, 26.5 T3rd - Don Bibby & Rich Sheridan, 23.5 T3rd - Mark Moshier & Kirk Emmons, 23.5 First Flight: 1st - Al Barclay & Jim Carroll, 26.5 2nd - Pat Nunn & Dave Rutz, 25 3rd - Nick Alex & Jim Carrigan, 24.5 Second Flight: 1st - John Kemmer & Walter Reidy, 26 2nd - Russ Terpening & Dave Magnano, 24 3rd - Karl Bellinger & Terry O’Brien, 23.5 Third Flight: 1st - Sean Lynch &
Dan Warren, 26 2nd - John Danison & Pat Oles, 24.5 3rd - Rob Faulkner & Kyle Kinowski, 23 Fourth Flight: 1st - Mike Parrish & EJ Harkins, 25.5 2nd - Chris Price & Bergen Brown, 23.5 3rd - Lou Yellen & Hank Kruchinski, 23 Fifth Flight: 1st - Jerry Cronin & Chris Sass, 25 2nd - OB O’Brien & Bill Ferrero, 24.5 3rd - Al Lewis & John Hogan, 24 Sixth Flight: 1st - CJ Strife & Jim Lille, 26.5 2nd - Joe O’Brien & Bill Ennis, 25 3rd - Les Stuzin & Mort Kelly, 24 Seventh Flight: 1st - John Garry & Tom Williams, 26 2nd - Chuck Raymond & Mark Thrasher, 25 3rd - Terry White & Tony Covey, 23.5
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Sixth Annual Wilton Rotary Golf Classic WILTON - The Rotary Club of Wilton, NY, is pleased to present its sixth annual golf tournament at Airway Meadows Golf Club on Saturday, June 18, 2011, beginning at 1 p.m. This year's tournament sponsor is Turbine Services, LTD located in Wilton. It will be a shotgun-start, 4-person scramble followed by a chicken & kielbasa BBQ dinner under the patio tent. The cost is only $85 per golfer. The event will feature a live auction with some terrific items, and new this year - a special "Golf Package Raffle." Take a chance at winning one of several golf packages generously donated by area golf courses. Don't forget the Golf Ball Drop - with $500 cash at stake. All proceeds from sales of golf balls will be donated to the new Wilton Food Pantry. If you're golfing, please bring a non-perishable food item to help get the Wilton Food Pantry started. For more information and registration forms, visit our website at www.wiltonrotary.com or call Don Wildermuth at (518) 583-3114. Proceeds from the post-tournament live auction will benefit local charities. Wilton Rotary supports a variety of local organizations such as the Wilton Food Pantry, YMCA, Wilton Youth Baseball, Christopher Dailey Foundation, and the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Wilton Rotary also contributes to Rotary International Foundation projects such as Pure Water for the World, Gift of Life, Shelterbox, Water Buffalo Project, and Polio eradication. Saratoga “Hitters”Win USTA Northern District Junior Tennis Championship
Congratulations to McGregor Links head professional Tom Oppedisano on winning his association’s weekly event held at his home course. His score of one under par 78 was good enough to get him into a playoff that he won on the third extra hole.
ENYGA: Chuck Connelly continues to dominate play in the ENYGA weekly event, but this time he had a partner, Paul Bricoccoli, to help him. Specials: Airway Meadows Golf Course is offering a buy-one-get-one-free greens fee every Wednesday, along with Tavern Specials MondayFriday before 3 p.m.
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The Saratoga Team (11-1) from the Wilton YMCA won their 14U division and beat a very strong Oneonta Team at the tri-city racquet club to secure their division’s northern district championship. It was a solid team effort with Jack DeRizzio winning his singles match 6-2 while Chloe Ethier and Abby Dowd won their singles match 6- 0. Juilan Rosati and Chloe Ethier won their girls doubles match 6- 0. Shawn Rascoe / Juilana Rosati and Abby Dowd/ Jack DeRizzio won their mixed doubles match 64. Gunnar Conway and Chloe Ethier won their mixed doubles 6 - 1 and remain unbeaten for the year. The team now advances to the NY state sectional tournament next month.
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Damian Fantauzzi Nutrition is the scientific study of food and drink, and if you're athletic or you are involved with playing a sport, it is essential that you develop good eating habits
and keep an eye on your daily diet. What exactly does that mean? In my 50 plus years as a player and coach, I have seen many different nutritional trends regarding what an athlete should or should not have in their diet and the various forms of food they consume. When I was in college, for our pre-game meals we would usually have a medium rare steak with mashed potatoes and some sort of green veggie. Today, I have no idea the reasoning behind eating red meat for a pregame meal. The fat content of the meat and the body's inability to digest such food before physical activity was something that needed to be studied! Now we look to
feed athletes complex carbohydrates, like whole wheat pasta, for an energy booster that will digest at a quicker pace and be used as fuel for physical activity. Drinking whole milk can be tough on the digestive track just before playing a game or going to practice. The fat in milk is slow to metabolize and might make a player feel sick to his or her stomach - it lies in the stomach! Drink all the milk you want after your athletic competition, but not before. Best drink going is good ol' H2O, before and during physical play. Sports drinks typically have lots of salt and sugar, and sometimes they are good during games, running, or a really good workout because they will
replenish your electrolytes that are needed for essential health. These types of beverages should not become a habitual dietary drink, however, because of the salt content. Then there's the sugar high. Sugar is a hit-n-run energy source, and there are no lasting effects that are beneficial for physical play! As a matter of fact, the body will crash, become tired and listless, and you will struggle as you try to push yourself without a good source of fuel. Candy is not really good for consumption or to pump-up your energy. Stay away from caffeinated drinks or supplements that are promoted as energy sources they are a diuretic and can take away your body's fluids and cause dehydration. So what's the answer? Simply
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put, it's good nutrition, which will lead to mental alertness and provide fuel for the body! Fruit, vegetables, poultry, legumes, fish and whole wheat products can be good sources for muscles and energy. Vitamins, like a good B complex as well as vitamins C, D3, and A are good too. A multivitamin with minerals will also help replenish the necessary nutrients that your body needs. One of the key necessities when taking supplements is to not take them on an empty stomach they're best taken with food or after a meal so they can digest and metabolize into the body. Not only must you prepare yourself physically before an athletic competition, but you must also be prepared nutritionally. In athletics - you really are what you eat!
Spartans’ Lacrosse Season Comes to a Close by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS - As the final seconds ticked away Saturday, June 4, during the Burnt HillsBallston Lake boys' lacrosse team's regional final against Yorktown, it was clear that no last minute heroics or late rallies could save the team from elimination. "We understood what was ahead of us," said Burnt Hills coach Tom Schwan after the 20-3 loss against Yorktown. "They're a 50-year program against a five-year program. What was frustrating is that we didn't come out and play our best lacrosse, and we weren't as competitive as we are capable of being." While the defeat may have been disappointing for a team who captured its first Section II crown in program history - games featuring come-from-behind rallies, trick plays and exciting heroics - the Burnt Hills team has much to be proud of after their stellar season. Of all the opponents faced this year during the regular season, the Class-B Spartans defeated all teams they faced at least once, save for Niskayuna and Shenendehowa, who appeared in this year's ClassA championship game. "We started the season with losses to Ballston Spa, Shenendehowa,
Niskayuna, and Colonie," said Schwan. But despite a rough start early in their season, the Spartans dug deep and "followed that up with five consecutive Suburban Council wins." For the Spartans, it was the beginning of an improbable run to the playoffs, capped off by securing the Section II title after defeating Queensbury, 12-9. "It's only a five-year-old program at Burnt Hills, so we're new in a lot of ways," said Schwan. "Our Suburban Council wins last year combined with this year are things that our team had never done during our first three years." Despite their great success this season, the Spartans found themselves slipping early on in the regional final against Yorktown. The Yorktown offense struck early and often, scoring three goals to none only 2:31 into the first quarter. It wasn't until the second quarter, down 9-0, that the Spartans were able to score their first and
second goals. Yorktown went on to post an additional 11 points for the game, the Spartans added only one. The Burnt-Hills girls' lacrosse team found similar success during the regular season this year, also defeating Queensbury for the Section II Class-B championship. But like the boys' team, the girls could not overcome a stronger, more experienced Yorktown team, falling in regional finals 18-8. Yorktown came out strong in the opening minutes of Saturday's contest, building a 5 point lead before the Spartans were able to answer. A late rally in the first half cut the Yorktown lead to 6, but Yorktown managed to close out the half with a 13-5 lead. Burnt Hills players Nicole Beardsley, Becky Guess and Jordyn Godfrey managed to score a total of 8 goals for the Spartans, but in the end it wasn't enough to overcome Yorktown's 18 total to advance in the playoffs.
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Saratoga Catholic, Burnt Hills Baseball New York State Earn Birth in State Semifinals Senate Recognizes BSpa Ski Champions by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY
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Left to Right: Beth Wright, Community Liaison for Senator McDonald, Taylor and Kylie Manderson, Demi and Morgan Feder, and Ballston Spa Athletic Coordinator Joan Libby (not pictured: Rebecca Stodgell) BALLSTON SPA - Five student athletes from Ballston Spa High School were recently commended by the New York State Senate for their successful alpine ski season. The students had participated on the combined Burnt Hills-Ballston Spa
girls’ alpine ski team this winter and finished their season as the winners of the New York State Alpine Ski Championships. Senator Roy McDonald introduced a resolution in the NYS Senate to acknowledge the team's successful season and their NYS Championship. It was presented to the girls at a recent board of education meeting by Beth Wright, the community liaison for Senator McDonald. Ballston Spa athletes Demi Feder, Morgan Feder, Taylor Manderson, Rebecca Stodgell and Kylie Manderson were all congratulated for their efforts and successful season.
SARATOGA COUNTY - As Saratoga Catholic heads into its second New York State semifinal match-up in as many years, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans find themselves headed to the Final Four for the first time since 1998. The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans entered the Section II playoffs on a sour note, losing to Saratoga Springs during the final game of the regular season. But the Spartans have found new life in the postseason, stringing together a series of exciting, sometimes unlikely wins to dominate the competition and thrust themselves into the New York State Class-A semifinals. The Spartans began their postseason run by defeating Scotia in the opening round, coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the seventh to send the game into extra innings. The Spartans went on to topple the Tartans 4-3 in dramatic fashion, moving on to face Section III's Whitesboro Monday, June 6. After their close call against Scotia, the Spartans took little time to take a commanding lead against Whitesboro. With bases loaded in the first inning, Spartans' outfielder Dan Buff pummeled a 2-0 pitch over the fence, an electrifying grand slam that gave Burnt Hills the 4-0 advantage. On the mound, Spartans' pitcher Corey Parks absolutely dominated Whitesboro. The senior pitched all seven innings of shutout baseball for the win, racking up 11 strikeouts and allowing only five hits for the evening. "Corey has been huge for us," said Paul DeLuca, head coach for the Spartans. "Starting games, relieving games, he's one of the biggest factors for our success right now." He added, "Then again, my offense is scoring runs and my defense is coming up with the plays, so it's been a real team effort obviously." Burnt Hills went on to win the match 12-0. Less than 24 hours later, the Spartans were back on the field, this time facing Section X's Franklin Academy in the Class-A regional finals. And much like the game against Whitesboro, there seemed little Franklin Academy could do to stand in the way of a Burnt Hills team on fire. Burnt Hills scored one run in each
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Billy McDonough earned a complete game win for the Saints, defeating Potsdam in the regional finals. of the first, second, third and fifth innings to take an early lead against Franklin, who scored only once in the third. Among those to score during the opening innings included Dan Buff, who for the second straight day hit a homerun early in the game to put the Spartans on top for good. "[Dan] dislocated his shoulder at the mid-point of the season, so to be honest with you, I didn't think we were going to have him the rest of the season," said DeLuca. "Then he came back as our DH. He's been huge with the homeruns he's hit." Devin Stark controlled the Franklin Huskies from the mound, pitching a complete game where he allowed only five hits, one run, and struck out six. The Spartans sealed the win with a three-run sixth, bringing the final score to 7-1. "We're playing our best baseball right now," said DeLuca. "It's not really how you start the season, but how well you finish the season. I think we'll give somebody a pretty good game down there [in Binghamton]." The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans are headed to their first state semifinal match-up in over a decade. They travel to Binghamton Saturday, June 11 to play against Section IX's Saugerties at NYSEG Stadium. The game, which begins at 1 p.m., puts the Spartans only two games away from a possible ClassA state title.
The Saratoga Catholic Saints earned their playoff birth to the New York State Class-B semifinals Tuesday, June 7, after defeating Potsdam 4-1 in a regional finals match-up at Clarkson University. After allowing the Sandstoners to score a runner early in the second inning, Saints' starting pitcher Billy McDonough settled into his groove, striking out six batters and preventing any further scoring from Potsdam. McDonough allowed only seven hits during his complete-game performance, earning another win for his 7-0 record this season. Potsdam attempted to confuse and confound Saints batters with an unconventional pitching strategy, switching between different pitchers for right-handed and left-handed batters. The strategy wasn't enough to keep the Spa Catholic bats silent for long. With hits from Casey Cohan and Tyler Gereau, along with RBIs from John Natale and Brad Scammell, the Saints scored two runs in the top of the third, taking a 2-1 lead. A wild pitch in the fourth drove home Dylan Anderson, and McDonough was brought home by Chris Pescetti's RBI double in the fifth to put the Sandstoners to bed. The Saints head to Binghamton for the Class-B semifinals, a game which the team lost last season. They face Section IV's Chenango Valley Saturday, June 11 beginning at 1 p.m. at Broome County Community College.
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