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Inside TODAY...
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
See Families pages 14-15
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAY
See Costume page 8
Local Families Welcome Fall Traditionby Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
TroubledBridges
Saratoga Today
Volunteers Matt, Ian, Jeanne and John Coseo with home-
owners Frankie and Ann-Marie Flores.
Obituaries pg 5
FEMA Assistancepg 7
Primary Recappg 9
Lake Ridge RestaurantCelebrates 10 years
pg 10
Showcase of Homes Real Estate TourWinners pg 15
A Closer Look by MarkBolles
pg 29
SARATOGA COUNTY- A
recent report released from TRIP, a
national transportation research
group, revealed that 14 percent of
New York State’s rural bridges are
classified as structurally deficient,
and Saratoga County’s own aver-
age isn’t too far behind.
According to the report, New
York State is 15th out of 50 with
the highest number of structurally
deficient bridges in the country. In
Saratoga County, which holds
approximately 225 bridges within
its borders, a total of 13.78 percent
have been classified as structurally
deficient.
While the term “structurally
deficient” may be alarming to
some, Carol Breen, a spokesperson
for the New York State Department
of Transportation (NYSDOT)
explained that such a classification
does not mean the bridges are
unsafe to drive on.
“NYSDOT always makes sure
that the bridges are always safe for
the traveling public,” said Breen.
“Now, the classification of ‘struc-
turally deficient’ – that’s a term
See County, Page 7
Showcase Kicks Off!
SARATOGA COUNTY – This
weekend begins the 2011 Showcase
of Homes, an annual tradition that
kicks off the fall season and brings
the community together in celebra-
tion of our region’s finest builders.
In its 16th year, the 2011
Saratoga Builder’s Association
(SBA) Showcase of Homes tour
features 19 exceptional homes
across Saratoga County from 16
award-winning builders.
The celebration begins on Friday,
September 16 with a special Chefs-
Saratoga Style event, followed by
three weekends of home tours:
September 17-18, 24-25 and
October 1-2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
including a second chef’s event
WILTON - Halloween is supposed to be scary, but for
families in need, the cost of outfitting their children so
they can participate in Halloween activities can be posi-
tively frightening!
The Comic Depot in the Wilton Mall and Franklin
Community Center in Saratoga Springs are combining
Be a SuperheroHalloween Costume Drivebenefits local families
Photo bySharonCastro
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 20112
Fine Wines, Food and Automobiles at Spa State Park
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Folks
attending the Saratoga Wine &
Food and Fall Ferrari Festival
were treated to world class
entertainment from Friday,
September 9, through Sunday,
September 11.
Above, Kevin Zraly, founder
of the Windows on the World
Wine School, educates those in
attendance about some of the
fine wines before him.
Left, this beautiful little
Ferrari was awarded “Best in
Show” honors.
photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 20113BBLLOOTTTTEERR
Samuel R. Greschak, 64, of 519
Miller Rd., Clifton Park, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving while
intoxicated, a class-E felony.
Greschak was arrested March 31 in
Malta and is scheduled to return to
court for sentencing November 3.
Richard Carson, 42, of 337
Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, plead-
ed guilty to a charge of first-degree
criminal contempt, a class-E felony.
Carson was arrested February 18 in
the city of Mechanicville and has
been sentenced to five years of
probation.
Thomas F. Finnegan, 54, of
2105 Cheltenham Court, Malta,
pleaded guilty to charges of second-
degree grand larceny, a class-C
felony, and first-degree offering a
false instrument for filing, a class-E
felony. Finnegan was arrested in
Clifton Park June 9, 2010, and is
scheduled to return to court for
sentencing November 1.
Jaysay L. Boone, 37, of 335
Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs,
pleaded guilty to a charge of third-
degree attempted welfare fraud, a
class-E felony. Boone was arrested
May 3 in Wilton for incidents that
occurred from April 2010 - January
of 2011, and is scheduled to return
to court for sentencing November 1.
David Farr, 29, of 121 Circular
St., Apt. 4, Saratoga Springs, plead-
ed guilty to a charge of fourth-
degree grand larceny, a class-E
felony. Farr was arrested January 10
in Saratoga Springs for an incident
that occurred October 8. He has
been sentenced to one and a half to
three years in New York State
Prison.
Michael P. Farr, 31, of 309
Greenfield Ave., Milton, pleaded
guilty to a charge of first-degree
promotion of prison contraband, a
class-D felony. Farr was arrested
May 27 in Milton for an incident
that occurred May 20 and has been
sentenced to two and a half to five
years in New York State Prison. Farr
also pleaded guilty to a charge of
second-degree attempted criminal
possession of a forged instrument, a
class-E felony. Farr was arrested in
Wilton July 14, 2010, for an incident
that occurred June 15. He has been
sentenced to one and a half to three
years in New York State Prison. The
sentences are to run concurrent with
one another.
William Cap, 43, of 20 DeGraff
Lane, Charlton, pleaded guilty to
two counts of possessing a sexual
performance by a child, class-E
felonies. Cap was arrested in
Charlton February 11 for incidents
that occurred January 10 and
February 11. He has been sentenced
to one to three years in New York
State Prison for each count. The sen-
tences are to run consecutively with
one another, meaning his incarcera-
tion will effectively measure
between two and six years.
Brenton Wrobel, 22, of 3B
Jamaica Rd., South Glens Falls,
pleaded guilty to a charge of first-
degree criminal contempt, a class-E
felony. Wrobel was arrested June 11
in Moreau for an incident that
occurred April 19. He is scheduled
to return to court for sentencing
November 1.
Mathew L. Fuery, 29, of 102
Congress St., Apt. 2, Saratoga
Springs, was resentenced August 30
by Judge Jerry J. Scarano to one to
three years in New York State
Prison with credit for time served,
probation terminated. Fuery was
originally convicted March 4, 2010,
of third-degree attempted burglary, a
class-E felony, for which he had
been sentenced to time served and
five years of probation.
Jamie J. Thompson, 38, of 147
Bay St., Apt. 2, Glens Falls, was
charged with two counts of failing
to register as a sex offender, class-D
felonies. Thompson was arrested
April 12 in Malta for incidents that
occurred February 1 and April 1 and
is expected to return to court at a
later date.
Kyle R. Stratton, 21, of 49 Park
St., Apt. 2 Floor, Saratoga Springs,
was charged with two counts of
third-degree criminal sale of a con-
trolled substance, class-B felonies;
two counts of third-degree criminal
possession of a controlled
substance, class-B felonies; and two
counts of seventh-degree criminal
possession of a controlled sub-
stance, class-A misdemeanors.
Stratton was arrested April 1 in
Saratoga Springs for an incident that
occurred March 28 and is expected
to return to court at a later date.
one count of grand larceny in the
third-degree and one count of
scheme to defraud in the first-
degree.
Police allege that Mr. Walling stole
a total of $33,303.01 from the sale of
T-shirts and souvenirs at the St.
Clement’s Horse Show between
April 2005 and May 2011. Police
believe that Mr. Walling created six
forged invoices during that time peri-
od. The invoices allegedly were
forged in the name of a legitimate
company and submitted to the St.
Clement’s Horse Show,
which would pay Mr.
Walling the amount list-
ed on the invoices.
He was arranged in
city court on Tuesday,
and is scheduled to next
appear on October 13.
Wilton StabbingConfession
WILTON - A Wilton
man admitted he
stabbed a person on
Saturday, September 10,
in a road-rage
conflict.
Frank Soriano, 64, of
Damascus Drive in
Wilton was charged
with assault in the first-
degree, a felony, and
fourth-degree criminal
possession of a weapon,
a misdemeanor, after
of a firearm by a child under 16
years old in addition to the acciden-
tal shooting.
The boy’s father still faces
charges for endangering the welfare
of a child for leaving the handgun
and ammunition used in the acci-
dental shooting unattended while
the children were playing alone.
Comptroller Details $500KCharlton Fire DepartmentTheft
BALLSTON SPA - State
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said
Wednesday, September 14, in
Saratoga County that the former
treasurer of an upstate New York vol-
unteer fire department stole as much
as $500,000 from the organization
and used the money to buy appli-
ances, furniture, electronic equip-
ment and more than 250 backyard
patio stones.
DiNapoli said that Virginia
DeCapria, 50, of Charlton stole the
taxpayer funds from the Charlton
Volunteer Fire Department over a
five-year period ending early this
year.
State police arrested DeCapria late
last month on grand larceny charges
after an audit by DiNapoli's office
found that between $400,000 and
$500,000 had been stolen from the
fire department's accounts.
DeCapria worked as the district's
secretary and treasurer from 2005
until January, when she was
suspended.
She has pleaded not guilty to the
charges.
City Resident Arrested forStealing over $30,000 fromSt. Clement’s Horse Show
SARATOGA SPRINGS - On
Tuesday, September 13, Saratoga
Springs Police arrested Charles D.
Walling, 56, of Waterview Drive,
Saratoga Springs and charged him
with six counts of forgery in the sec-
ond-degree, six counts of falsifying
business records in the first-degree,
8:46 a.m. - Sunday,September 11, 2011
Photo by Lawrence White
‘Tempered By Memory’
Boy, 13, Who Confessed to Accidental ShootingReceives Two YearsProbation
BALLSTON SPA – On
Wednesday, September 14, in a dis-
position hearing in Saratoga County
Family Court, Judge Courtenay Hall
ordered that the 13-year-old boy
who had admitted to accidently
shooting and killing 12-year-old
Nicholas Naumkin on December
22, 2010, was ordered to serve a
term of two years probation.
Judge Hall said he had reached
this ruling as a result of reports from
police and probation personnel and
a medical evaluation of the boy,
who was not identified in the Family
Court proceedings. The probation
also covers the charge of possession
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 20114 WWEEEEKK IINN RREEVVIIEEWWpolice said he confessed to stabbing a
42-year-old Gloversville man.
The incident happened at around
5:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection
of Northern Pines and Carr Roads.
Soriano allegedly struck the back of
the victim’s vehicle and the two cars
pulled to the side of the road, police
said.
The men then engaged in a physi-
cal altercation, during which police
said Soriano stabbed the victim mul-
tiple times with a dagger.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 5
Constance L. Quinlan
Gansevoort, NY - Constance L. Quinlan, 68, passed away on September
10, 2011.
Constance was born January 30, 1943, in Queens, NY, and was daughter
of the late Timothy D. and Gertrude A. (Dietz) Keating.
Constance is survived by her children, Laura (Fred) Tingler, Michael
(Laura Rock) Giammatteo and Susan (William) Rhoades; brother, Kenneth
Keating; sister, Virginia DeCapria; her grandchildren, Heather, Rachel,
Jessica, Josie, Casey and Ryan; and several nieces and nephews.
A private celebration of Constance’s life will
be held at Lake Piseco, New York.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers a
donation be made in Constance’s name to
Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St.,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of the
William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff
Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518)
584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at
www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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OOBBIITTUUAARRIIEESSSaratoga Springs, NY - Francine Simone
Polacsek, 66, passed away September 10,
2011.
Francine, a lifelong resident of Saratoga
Springs, was born July 15, 1945, daughter of
the late Patrick J. and Elizabeth Gunther
Simone.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased
by one brother, Michael G. Simone.
Survivors include her beloved husband,
Jack; children, Jamie Provo, Laura (George)
Marshall, and Colleen E. Provo; stepchildren,
Lauren (Ray) Heath, Randy (Becky) Polacsek,
and Alyssa Polacsek; siblings, Rosemary Simone, Patrick (Sharon) Simone,
Thomas E. Simone, Christopher (Terri) Simone; lifelong friend, Angelina
DiMeglio; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her in-laws, Alan
and Carole Polacsek and Marcia and Irv Metzger;
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday at the Church of St.
Peter, 241 Broadway.
Burial will be at the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.,
Saratoga Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke &
Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga
Springs, NY (518) 584-5373.
Please make donations in Francine's memory to a homeless shelter or
food pantry of your choice.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Ballston Spa, NY - Anna Doyle, 87, passed away on September 4, 2011.
Anne was born in Philadelphia, on February 28, 1924, and was the
daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Cluney) Hyland.
Survivors include her children, Carol Anne (John), John (Judy), Dianne
(David) and Joan; grandchildren, Christopher (Melissa), Melinda,
Jacqueline, Jessica, John, T. David (Drea), Cara, and Emily; great-grand-
children, Addison and Emma Grace; sisters, Agnes O’Keefe and Elizabeth
Hetu; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Ballston
Spa.
Burial will be at the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue,
Saratoga Springs, NY.
Arrangements are under the direction of the
William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff
Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway,
Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 584-5373.
Memorials may be made in Anne’s memo-
ry to St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue,
Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Penn Wissahickon
Hospice – Older Adult Program,
Development Dept, 150 Monument Road,
Bala Cynwd, PA 19004.
Online remembrances may be made at
www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Anna Doyle
Greenfield Center, NY - Sylvester William
Sesselman, 88, passed away Sunday,
September 11, 2011.
Born on November 9, 1922, in Greenfield
Center, he was the son of the late Andrew and
Alice (Wagner) Sesselman.
In addition to his parents, Sylvester is prede-
ceased by two brothers, Clarence and Fredrick
(Mary) Sesselman; four sisters, Lillian
(Carroll) Hoffman, Florence (Donavan)
VanDerwerker, Elizabeth (Ralph) Ellsworth
and Athelene Sesselman.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; sons,
Arthur (Kathryn Hathaway) and Thomas; sister, Agnes Buettner; and grand-
sons, Taylor (Giselle) Carrera-Sesselman, Bryar Sesselman and Caleb
Sesselman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011,
at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes.
Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.,
Saratoga Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke &
Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga
Springs, NY (518) 584-5373.
Donations may be made in Sylvester's name to the Greenfield Center Fire
Co. #1, Greenfield Center, NY 12833
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Jill M. PaolucciBallston Spa, NY- Jill M. Paolucci, 54, died peacefully on Wednesday
September 14, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Jill is predeceased by her son, Nicholas.
She is survived by her husband and best friend, John M. Paolucci; her
children, Michael and Daniel; her parents, Donald and Corinne Martin and
John and Josephine Paolucci; siblings, Donald Jr. (Marie) Martin, Michael
(Susan) Martin, and Jonathan (Laura) Waterhouse; and nieces and
nephews, Elizabeth, Ted, Kara and Kristofer.
On Friday, September, 16, 2011, family and
friends may call and celebrate Jill’s life from
4-8 p.m. at the Tunison Funeral Home at 105
Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at
10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church on Saturday,
September 17, 2011. Burial will follow at the
Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a
donation payable to the Jill Paolucci Memorial
Coalition Against Cancer: 36 Dublin Drive,
Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Sylvester William Sesselman
Francine Simone Polacsek
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SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 20116
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Construction is underway on the
east side of Weibel Ave., where
Bonacio Construction is transform-
ing a 12-acre plot into a 178-unit
apartment community with 24,000
square feet of commercial space.
The company broke ground on
Thursday, September 8.
It's a phased project that begins
with three buildings closest to the
road: a l2,000 square-foot commer-
cial space with approximately 40
apartment units above, and two
smaller structures that will each
house 10 apartments ranging from
one to three bedrooms. Initial con-
struction should be complete by
summer 2012.
The $30 million development
project calls for nine more build-
ings, including a second 12,000-
square-foot commercial space, to
be constructed during phases two
and three, a timeline for which has
been loosely planned. Future con-
struction will be determined by
phase one.
Bonacio Construction may not
yet have a name for the project, but
the company is certain in its goal of
creating a residential-commercial
community that will attract a
diverse group of tenants.
"We really hope we can attract a
wide range of tenants including
families, senior citizens and college
students," said Larry Novik, direc-
tor of operations for Bonacio
Construction. "Our goal from the
early design stages of this project
has been to create a mixture of uses
(commercial and residential) and
unit sizes that -when completed-
will feel a lot more like a neigh-
borhood than an apartment
complex."
Novik said the company is cur-
rently working to put together the
"right mix" of commercial tenants
- community-friendly businesses
that will provide useful services
to the individuals and families
living in the apartments.
"We're definitely looking for a
small coffee/bakery shop and
some type of recreation/fitness
business, and we're hoping to
attract a nice mix of service ori-
ented storefronts, from dry clean-
ing and daycare to maybe a florist
and several nice boutique shops,"
he said.
The Weibel Ave. apartment
community is one of a few
Bonacio projects underway in
Saratoga Springs.
The company is currently
working on Market Center at
Railroad Place, a six-story mixed-
use complex that will house more
than 120 apartments above a
handful of businesses, including
the new downtown Price
Chopper. Bonacio also plans to
build a four story multi-use struc-
ture at 420 Broadway, the site of
the currently city-owned Lillian's
parking lot. The project, which
received the city planning board's
approval in July 2011, calls for a
46,000 square-foot building with
basement-level private parking,
13,5000 square feet of retail
space with storefronts at street
level, office space on the third
floor, and 16 residential apart-
ments on top.
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
Rendering provided
Bonacio Breaks Groundon Weibel Ave
Wilton YMCA Celebrates Progress on New Expansionby Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
photo by MarkBolles.com • Saratoga TODAY
From left to right: Mike Munter, Malcolm MacCormick, Heather Ward, Wilton Town Supervisor
Arthur Johnson, Jim Letts, Bill Dake, Alan Oppenheim, John Munter and Mike Toohey lend a hand
at the ground-breaking ceremony at Wilton’s YMCA.
WILTON - The Wilton YMCA
held a ground-breaking ceremony
Tuesday, September 13, to celebrate
the expansion of their 20 Old Gick
Rd. location.
Ahead of schedule and under
budget, phase one of the project will
add four new indoor tennis courts to
the existing facility. The new courts
will be air conditioned in the sum-
mer and heated in the winter, allow-
ing for year-round play.
"We have a very serious problem
with court space and it has been
great to see all the different parties
come forward so quickly and effec-
tively to solve this problem," said
Bill Dake, chairman of Stewart's
Shop, who is contributing funding
to the project.
Currently, the Wilton YMCA has
four non-air conditioned courts -
facilities that, due to the high
demand, have reached their full
capacity. With the addition of these
new facilities, the YMCA hopes to
provide more opportunities for
youths, adults and seniors to take
advantage of the courts year-round.
Phase one of the project is sched-
uled to be completed by November
of 2011. Once completed, the
YMCA hopes to offer additional
youth programs and better serve its
local members.
The Saratoga Regional YMCA
has further plans to expand the site
at its Wilton Branch. For phase two
of the project, the YMCA will be
looking to add a brand-new, 36,000
square foot addition to the facility.
The new space will provide room
for a new (year-round) gymnastics
center, a state-of-the-art fitness cen-
ter and locker rooms.
Phase three - the final phase of the
project - will include the addition of
two more tennis courts while
upgrading the original four courts,
bringing the total number of courts
available at the Wilton YMCA up to
10.
The YMCA is currently seeking
donations from the community to
help fund the project. For more
information on how you can get
involved, please contact Kelly
Armer, COO, at the Saratoga
Regional YMCA by calling (518)
583-9622 ext. 106, or by email at
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 7
used by the federal government,
and it means that only a portion,
maybe even just one part of a
bridge needs repair. The classifica-
tion makes the bridge eligible for a
specific pot of federal funding.”
NYSDOT continues to inspect
each and every bridge across New
York State at least once every two
years, making sure every part of the
bridge is in good, working condi-
tion. Once inspected, NYSDOT
assigns a numeric value between 0-
7 to indicate the overall condition
of the bridge and how badly it
needs repairs. Seven – the highest
rating, is reserved for bridges that
are relatively new or recently con-
structed. Six is considered in very
good condition, “five means there
may be a few things wrong, but not
too bad. And it goes down from
there,” said Breen. While there is
no magic number for when a bridge
is considered “structurally defi-
cient,” generally speaking, most
bridges in Saratoga County have
been classified as such once they
dip below the condition rating of
5.00. Overall, the bridges in
Saratoga County have an average
condition rating of 5.68.
Still, the total percentage of
bridges classified as structurally
deficient locally and across the
state is a cause for some concern.
“The roadmap to economic
recovery begins with improving
New York’s antiquated roadways
and bridges,” said Associated
General Contractors of New York
State President and CEO Mike
Elmendorf. “It is no surprise that
the TRIP report highlights New
York as having some of the worst
bridges in the country, a challenge
made much more daunting by the
destructive force of Hurricane
Irene, which devastated transporta-
tion infrastructure in rural and
upstate communities. The time to
address this crisis is now.”
Part of the reason the overall
numbers in New York State are so
high is due simply to the amount of
roads present in the state, as well as
the extreme weather we face.
“Because we’re such a big state,
our number is obviously going to
be larger than some other states,”
said Breen. “Our bridges in New
York State are some of the most
heavily punished through high traf-
fic volumes and severe winter
weather – something not all states
experience across the nation. But
we continue to maintain and repair
our roads and bridges like we
always have in order to make sure
they’re safe for the traveling
public.”
Another factor for the high per-
centages simply comes down to
funding, which is tight all across
local, state and federal agencies.
“I think we could always, always
use more federal funding,” said
Breen. “It’s very important to our
program. Really our job is to take
the funding that we have and do the
best that we can with it, and we’re
trying to get the maximum benefit
out of our dollars so that it can
stretch further.” She added,
“Obviously, 14 percent isn’t a huge
amount of deficient bridges, but
there’s always room for improve-
ment, and we want to do as much
as we can to bring that number
down.”
SARATOGA COUNTY - Weeks
after Hurricane Irene slammed the
region with torrential rains and
heavy winds, many are still reeling
from the aftermath of the storm's
fury. For those who live and work
around Saratoga Lake, high water
levels unseen in over 20 years have
caused severe flooding and damage
to many local homes and
businesses.
"I've lived on Saratoga Lake for
17 years, and it's certainly higher
than anything I've experienced since
I've been here," said Bruce Goodale,
president of the Saratoga Lake
Association (SLA). "Water levels
are at least, I would say, about 3 feet
higher than normal. There's a lot of
shallow areas around Saratoga
Lake, so when you're in a relatively
flat area, you can end up with vast
areas that are flooded."
Along the lake, dozens of homes
and businesses were affected by the
high waters, although the effects of
the severe weather were not appar-
ent until several days after the
storms had passed.
"When you have a storm like this,
it takes a couple of days for water to
flow from the upper most part of the
watershed to where it eventually
comes into Saratoga Lake," said
Goodale. "It takes several days,
which is why there was that lag
effect with the flooding."
If the problem wasn't already bad
after Hurricane Irene, matters were
only made worse after the remnants
of Tropical Storm Lee passed
through the area.
"The lake has experienced the
effects of two hurricanes, and there's
actually been kind of a double peak
in the flooding that's occurred," said
Goodale. "The first one was in con-
junction with Hurricane Irene. The
lake's elevation peaked at 205.8 feet
August 31, and then began receding.
But then we had a second peak from
Tropical Storm Lee on Saturday,
September 10, and that was approx-
imately 206.5 feet."
Ideal levels for the lake during the
summer season range from 203.3 -
203.7 feet.
Even homes separated by Route
9P from the lake have experienced
their fair share of flooding, with
drain pipes simply overwhelmed by
the amount of water on already sat-
urated grounds.
"Because of the high level of the
lake, these drains can't drain right
into the lake as they normally
would, or the drains are just backing
up," said Goodale. "I was amazed.
There are a lot of properties that
have been affected."
Saratoga Lake is controlled by a
dam along the Fish Creek outlet,
whose gates have been opened as
wide as possible to help bring the
water levels back to normal. As lev-
els have continued to drop over the
last few weeks, the full extent of the
damage is just now becoming clear
to home and business owners.
Fortunately, residents in Saratoga
County may be eligible for federal
assistance from FEMA.
"Saratoga County is a declared
county, so what that means is that
individuals are eligible to call up
and apply for assistance if they were
impacted by Hurricane Irene," said
Dennis Michalski, a spokesperson
with New York State's Office of
Emergency Management.
"Municipalities, villages, towns, and
the county itself are also eligible to
apply for assistance."
For those who experienced dam-
age after the flooding, Michalski
advised that the best thing to do is
document everything.
"If they've got storm damages,
take pictures. If they spent money,
keep receipts. And the first thing
they should do before anything else
is they should check with their
insurance carrier to see if their loss-
es aren't covered by insurance,"
said Michalski.
So far, only damages caused by
Hurricane Irene between August 31
and September 5 are eligible for
assistance from FEMA. As of now,
Saratoga County has not been list-
ed as a declared county for federal
assistance when dealing with dam-
ages from Tropical Storm Lee.
However, the latter storm is still
being investigated by FEMA, and
updates can be found on their web-
site at www.FEMA.gov.
To apply for federal assistance
from FEMA, individuals must take
the first step by calling 1-800-621-
3362 to register, or visit www.dis-
asterassistance.gov. Within eight to
10 days of registering, a FEMA
inspector (wearing a FEMA shirt
and carrying a FEMA badge) will
arrive to inspect the property. There
is no charge for inspections.
"They'll inspect your property,
review pictures and receipts, and
rather quickly it will get turned
around and you'll get an answer
back in the mail whether you're eli-
gible or not and how much you're
eligible for," said Michalski. "If
you refute the decision, you can
always go back and file an appeal."
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County Bridges
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
photo by MakBolles.com - Saratoga TODAY
Homes around Saratoga Lake deal with the fallout from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
To Register for Assistance from FEMA:
1.) Take pictures of damages
2.) Keep receipts spent on repairs
3.) Document EVERYTHING
4.) Register by calling 1-800-621-3362
or visit: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA Offers Assistance to FloodVictims in Saratoga County
Local Bridges Classified as “Structurally Deficient”Municipality Location Crossing Year Built Condition RatingBallston Spa Fenwick St. Gordon Creek 1958 4.74Greenfield Rt. 9N Kayaderosseras 1934 4.72
CreekMalta Nelson Ave. I87 1962 4.87
ExtensionMalta East High I87 1962 4.84Moreau Rt. 197 Hudson River 1963 4.27Moreau Rt. 9 I87 1960 3.73Saratoga Rt. 9P I87 1960 4.70Saratoga Springs Jct. Rt. 50 & I87 I87 1962 4.34Saratoga Springs Rt. 50 I87 1962 4.45Saratoga Springs Crescent Ave I87 1962 4.43Schuylerville Rt. 29, 2 mi Fish Creek 1928 4.19
W Rts 4 & 29 Jct.Schuylerville Rt. 29 & Fish Fish Creek 1928 4.58
Creek Jct.Stillwater Stillwater Bridge Hudson River 1930 4.90
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 20118receptive, and now the public is
invited to help.
Between now and October 15,
people are urged to drop off their
gently-used costumes to the Comic
Depot (near the Ruby Tuesday
entrance at the Wilton Mall) during
regular mall hours. This will allow
FCC client families and their chil-
dren to obtain a costume in time for
Halloween activities. Of course, a
new costume may also be purchased
and donated if people wish.
Locally, there clearly is a need.
“Out of the 3,000+ families we have
in our database, nearly 1,700 are
families with children,” noted Bo
Goliber, FCC’s coordinator of
development. “This is a fun way for
people to put their old costumes that
often were only worn once, to good
use instead of just throwing them
away.”
“By doing this, you help to insure
that the families we serve are going
to benefit by their children not miss-
ing out on the whole Halloween
experience.”
Both Comic Depot and Franklin
Community Center have previously
partnered together on several occa-
sions to make a difference locally.
For more information, visit
www.franklincommunitycenter.org,
and www.comicdepotllc.com or call
Comic Depot at (518) 581-2363.
continued from Page 1
Costume Donations Needed
“It would be so unfortunate if a child
couldn’t participate in Halloween…”Kristi Carrara, Owner
Comic Depot, Wilton Mall
forces on a program that is designed
to alleviate the costs that many fam-
ilies face, and the public is invited to
take part.
“It would be so unfortunate if a
child couldn’t participate in
Halloween because their parents
can’t afford a costume,” said Kristi
Carrara, who owns Comic Depot
with her husband, Darren. “As a
parent of two young children (ages 3
and 5) I know how expensive these
costumes can be. The inspiration
just hit me – so many parents have
costumes that their children have
outgrown and are still usable. Why
not donate them so that a child can
take part in Halloween?”
“For me, Halloween was like
Christmas when I was a child,”
Kristi said, “I know how important
it can be to all children.”
From that inspiration, Kristi con-
tacted the Franklin Community
Center (FCC), which has served
local families in need for almost 30
years. They were immediately
State Park Gets Federal Grant for Route 50 Trailway
-D.O.T. Guidance, Approval Sought for Proposed Pedestrian Crossing
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The New YorkState Department of Parks andRecreation announced that the FederalHighway Administration has awarded aRecreational Trails grant of $173,307 toSaratoga Spa State Park for the Route 50Trailway Project.
The grant will provide 80 percent ofthe funding needed to build a trail alongthe west side of the park, linking thepark’s extensive trail system with afuture bike and pedestrian crossingacross Route 50. The project is a key com-ponent of the recently completed Route50 Southern Gateway Study whichincludes the development of a safe bicy-cle and pedestrian connection betweenthe Railroad Run Trail and Spa StatePark.
According to Alane Ball Chinian,regional director of the Saratoga/CapitalDistrict region of the State Parks andRecreation Department, construction isscheduled to begin in the spring to buildthe eight-foot wide stone dust trail thatwill run about one-half mile from theSaratoga Auto Museum up to the SpringWood Apartments. She said that construc-tion should be completed by the summer
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAYof 2012.
The Route 50 Southern GatewayStudy was a collaborative effort betweenthe Capital District TransportationCommittee, New York State Departmentof Transportation Region 1 (NYSDOT),The Office of Parks, Recreation andHistoric Preservation, Saratoga Countyand the City of Saratoga Springs aimedat improving bicycle and pedestrian cir-culation along the Route 50 corridor. Akey objective of the study was to planfor a safe crossing of Route 50 to accom-modate bikes and pedestrians linkingthe YMCA, Saratoga High School, andthe city’s west side neighborhoods withthe state park.
Complimenting this new trail develop-ment on the park side of Route 50, theCity of Saratoga Springs is in the processof completing the Railroad Run Trail con-nection on the west side of the road.
The Gateway Study partners are nowcollaborating on the design of the actualroad crossing system to connect the twotrails, and are seeking the guidance ofNYSDOT for the planning and designspecifications for a proposed pedestrianactivated control system across the road.The Route 50 road crossing design willthen need to be submitted to NYSDOT forformal approval.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 9Primary Election Results – Tuesday, September 13
Correction: In last week’s paper, the Fourth Judicial Department candidates
for New York Supreme Court Justice were included in a listing of primary elec-
tion candidates and polling sites. One of the four candidates, John Silvestri, was
omitted and we apologize for this error.
The New York Supreme Court Justice nominees are John Silvestri (D),
Robert Chauvin (R), Ann Crowell (R) and John Lahtinen (R).
To clarify, a primary election was not held for the New York State Supreme
Court’s Fourth Judicial District. Rather, voters will select three of the four can-
didates listed above during the General Election on November 8. Polls will be
open from 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. The Fourth Judicial District covers 11 counties:
Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga,
Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren and Washington.
Source: Saratoga County Board of Elections
Town of Ballston:
Town Supervisor-
DemocraticPatti Southworth 189
Pete Connors 21
Mary MacDonald 2
Scott Miller 2
Arnold Palmer 1
Merrill McColl 1
P Simpson 1
Wayne A Bennet 1
Peter Dailey 0
Town Supervisor-
IndependencePatti Southworth 32
Pete Connors 6
Arnold Palmer 3
Town of Milton:
Town Supervisor-
RepublicanDaniel P Lewza 1,012
Frank D Thompson 671
Town of Saratoga:
Superintendent of
Highways- Republican Donald Ormsby 255
David F Hall 184
Town of Stillwater:
Town Justice-
IndependenceMichael Zurlo 22
John F Van Amburgh 4
Town of Wilton:
Town Justice-
RepublicanDavid R Towne 692
John J Wood 408
Town Justice-
ConservativeDavid R Towne 15
John J Wood 9
Town Justice-
IndependenceDavid R Towne 35
John J Wood 10
Town Council Member-
RepublicanJohn J Lant 796*
Steven C Streicher 567*
Charles A Gerber 447
* Note: Voters chose two
council candidates
Town of Clifton Park:
Town Justice –
ConservativeRobert A Rybak 38
Joseph C Berger 25
Town Justice –
IndependenceRobert A Rybak 63
Joseph C Berger 22
Important Informationfor General ElectionThe 2011 general election
will be on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 8. Polls will be open
from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Voter Registration
Deadlines- By mail: Applications must
be postmarked no later than October
14 and received by a board of elec-
tions no later than October 19 to be
eligible to vote in the general
election.
- In person: You may register at
your local board of elections or any
state agency participating in the
National Voter Registration Act, on
any business day throughout the
year, but to be eligible to vote in the
November general election, your
application must be received no
later than October 14. However, if
you have been honorably dis-
charged from the military or have
become a naturalized citizen since
October 14, you may register in per-
son at the board of elections up until
October 28.
- If you are registered buthave recently moved: Notices
of change of address from registered
voters received by October 19 by a
county board of elections will be
processed and entered in the records
in time for the general election.
- Source: New York State
Board of Elections
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201110 BBUUSSIINNEESSSS
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
Happy Birthday, Lake Ridge!
ROUND LAKE - Located at 35
Burlington Avenue in the village of
Round Lake, Lake Ridge Restaurant
offers a fine dining experience worth
celebrating.
Lake Ridge is a unique combina-
tion of comforts and class. Guests
come from all over the Capital
Region and the northeast for this
delightful mixture - for the exception-
al food, service and ambiance that
only Lake Ridge can provide.
This month, Lake Ridge guests
will find an extra call for revelry.
Restaurant owners Bob McKenna
and Scott Ringwood, who is also the
executive chef, are toasting their 10th
anniversary. It's a significant mile-
stone that comes with positive
The 14 oz. pecan pork chop and
veal Jacqueline are also popular
entrees, and you're sure to find a dif-
ficult choice between plump salads,
filling pastas and sandwich melts,
burgers and tasty appetizers. What's
more, Lake Ridge is well-known for
its daily specials. In fact, Ringwood
admits that his extra dishes are almost
always the most popular.
Complementing Ringwood's
exceptional fare is a loyal staff that
the owners say deserves just as much
credit for the restaurant's success.
There is longevity at Lake Ridge -
staff members that have been a part of
the team for the whole 10 years.
"It's a group effort here," McKenna
said. "Our staff is happy at work and
they like what they do."
And that immediately translates to
the high quality of service; it "adds to
the whole dining experience,"
Ringwood said.
Over the years, Lake Ridge has
transformed into a destination for
special occasions and dates. On any
evening you're sure to find at least
one or two tables celebrating a birth-
day, anniversary or engagement. It
makes sense: families and friends
look to Lake Ridge for something
special, and that's exactly what they
find.
To make a reservation at Lake
Ridge Restaurant, call (518) 899-
6000. For more information
or to view the menu, visit
www.Lake-Ridge.com.
MarkBolles.com • Saratoga Today
Chef Scott Ringwood and Bob McKenna toast to the 10th
Anniversary of Lake Ridge Restaurant. A special 10-10-10 menu
(10 years, 10 choices, $10 each) is available through the month
of September.
MarkBolles.com • Saratoga Today
The lobster Betty.
reviews and returning customers.
The pair opened Lake Ridge in
2001 with the intention of becoming
a staple in the local fine dining com-
munity. Ten years later, they've done
that and more.
"We have earned a fantastic reputa-
tion for great food, service and
ambiance," McKenna said.
Serving lunch and dinner, the menu
is comforting American cuisine with
an elegant twist. Ringwood, a talent-
ed chef with more than 30 years of
experience, woos guests with delight-
ful platefuls like the herb crusted
swordfish, which is pan-seared and
served with a lemon caper beurre
blanc, and small dishes like the lob-
ster Betty, a butter poached lobster
tail served over braised greens and
finished with a shallot sherry cream
sauce.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 BBUUSSIINNEESSSS 11
Grey Gelding is Closed
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Grey
Gelding Bistro & Bar officially
closed its doors at 423 Broadway on
September 2. Owners Jamie and
Scott Beale, who opened the down-
town restaurant in 2006, posted a
notice on the restaurant website
(www.greygelding.com), explaining
the handful of "insurmountable"
obstacles that forced their closure:
As stated on the website: "It was
our intention to be at our present
location indefinitely, however, cir-
cumstances including our expired
lease, absentee landlord, capital
improvements that went over and
above a normal restaurant opening,
and other issues have forced us to
close sooner than we anticipated."
The Beales are searching for a
new location for Grey Gelding
Bistro & Bar.
Hospital Names Service Stars
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Saratoga Hospital announced its
most recent crew of monthly
Service Stars this week.
Sue Halterman of Broadalbin was
honored for May. She has been with
the hospital since December 2009,
and currently works with
Environmental Services at Wilton
Medical Arts. Nancy Jenks of
Hague was recognized for June. She
is a unit secretary, and has worked at
Saratoga Hospital since January
1982. Bertha Emigh of Middle
Grove was named the Service Star
for July. She works in
Environmental Services and has
been with the hospital since July
1998.
The Service Star of the Month
program recognizes employees and
volunteers who go above and
beyond the call of duty to provide
great service to customers. Hospital-
wide celebrations were held in their
honor.
Capital Region EconomicDevelopment CouncilSeeks Public Input
SARATOGA COUNTY - The
Capital Region Economic
Development Council views the
public as a major factor in develop-
ing a comprehensive plan for our
region, and is seeking input via
online surveys. Regional stakehold-
ers and the public are encouraged to
go online and complete surveys
regarding the following topics: busi-
ness development, economic devel-
opment infrastructure, business cli-
mate, community vitality and quali-
ty of life, workforce development,
collaborative partnerships and
workgroup participation. To submit
your input, visit www.captialre-
gionopenforbusiness.com and click
on "public involvement surveys."
Saratoga CardiologyAssociates Receives
Accreditation
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Saratoga Cardiology Associates,
P.C., Nuclear Cardiology located at
6 Care Lane, was recently granted a
three-year accreditation in Nuclear
Cardiology by the Intersocietal
Commission for the Accreditation
of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories
(ICANL).
Local Business BriefsSaratoga Cardiology Associates
underwent a thorough operational
and technical review to receive this
accreditation. ICANL accreditation
is a seal of approval that patients can
rely on as an indication that the
facility has been carefully critiqued
on all aspects of its operations con-
sidered relevant by medical experts
in the field of nuclear medicine.
When scheduled for a nuclear
medicine procedure, patients are
encouraged to inquire as to the
accreditation status of the facility
where their examination will be per-
formed and can learn more by visit-
ing www.icanl.org/icanl/main/
patients.htm. For more information
about Saratoga Cardiology
Associates, P.C., Nuclear
Cardiology, visit www.saratogacar-
diology.com.
SARATOGA
TODAY12 Community Corner
Ballston Spa School Community Remembers 9/11
Friday, September 16, 2011
Ballston Spa High School stu-
dents took time out of their day on
Friday, September 9, 2011, to
recall and remember the events of
September 11, 2001. Students
joined school leaders, faculty and
staff, local dignitaries, veterans,
and community emergency service
personnel to participate in the
remembrance event.
Ceremony highlights included a
recount of that tragic day by
Ballston Spa High School seniors
John DeGuardi, Jr. and Denise
Croote and an address by New
York State Senator Roy
McDonald. Also, two local veter-
ans who are Ballston Spa alumni
were recognized by BSHS seniors
Atry Moats and Connor Doud. The
students in the high school band,
orchestra and chorus provided
musical selections throughout the
ceremony.
At the end of the event, a plaque
and two trees standing by the var-
sity baseball field flag pole were
dedicated by seniors Scott Ferron
and Allison Zdunczyk. The trees
were donated by Bob’s Trees and
installed by Barnes Landscaping.
Additional landscaping will be
donated by Kerry Mendez of
Perennially Yours.
My dear wife Jenny,
Happy Anniversary Sue & Mike!Sue and Mike Hughes will celebrate their 50th anniversary on September
16. Their four thoughtful children, Mike III, Brenda, Dick and Lisa, con-
spired with their spouses and threw a surprise party last Friday honoring
their parents’ marriage milestone.
Congratulations on 50 wonderful years andhere’s to 50 more!
You captured my heart and a kiss as children. You gave me your hand in
marriage, becoming life partners in love. We rose above the challenges and
struggles that life brought us and continues to bring us. Through it all, you
have inspired me with your love, courage, spirit and strength. As we grow
older, we will change, but my love for you will always grow. Through all
the wrinkles and ailments, I
will never let go of you. We
have experienced many
beautiful and tender
moments, accomplished so
much, and created, with
love, a wonderful family
with Ethan and Julia.
“For it was not into my
ear you whispered, but into
my heart, it was not my lips
you kissed, but my soul.”
-Judy Garland
Happy Anniversary
Your loving husband,
Joey B.
Local Helps Create Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery
Ballston Spa resident Chris Marsh
was a driving force behind a new
monument honoring Jewish mili-
tary. The monument broke ground
in Arlington National Cemetery on
September 12 and is located next to
similar monuments dedicated to
Catholic, Protestant and World War
I chaplains. It will be officially ded-
icated during an October 24
ceremony.
The October 24 ceremony at the
Memorial Amphitheater at
Arlington National Cemetery is
open to the public and everyone is
encouraged to attend.
Newest campaignworker BiancaBruno at the
StillwaterRepublican rally
Tooth fairy
The tooth fairy club issponsored by:
659 Saratoga Rd.Gansevoort, NY 12831
(518) 226-6010
the
clubTake a look at this week’s
new club members
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Madelyn
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 13
New Assistant Principal at SaratogaSprings High School
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The
Saratoga Springs Board of Education
appointed Eric Schenone as an assis-
tant principal at Saratoga Springs
High School at their Tuesday,
September 13 meeting. Schenone, a
Saratoga Springs High School gradu-
ate, will replace Josh Walker as the
ninth grade administrator. His
appointment is effective October 17.
Schenone has been a math teacher
at Ballston Spa High School since
2002, where he has also served as
dean of students since 2007.
Literacy Tutor Orientation
SARATOGA COUNTY - Literacy
New York Greater Capital Region has
announced its new tutor orientation
schedule for interested volunteer
tutors at two locations in Saratoga
County.
New tutor orientations will take
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
STEM Academy
SARATOGA SPRINGS - This
fall, Saratoga Springs City School
District and the WSWHE BOCES
Gifted and Talented Program are
working together to inspire young
minds and spark an early interest in
STEM.
Their partnership is STEM
Academy: a five-week fall enrich-
ment program focused on science,
technology, engineering and math
(STEM). The academy runs from
October 8 through November 5.
Programs are held at the Maple
Avenue Middle School from 10
a.m.-noon, and are open to all
Saratoga Springs students in grades
four through eight.
STEM Academy is a series of 11
eye-opening courses meant to
inspire an interest in STEM careers
at a young age. Each course is held
during one two-hour module lead
by an industry expert or college-
level professional. Students can
sign up for one or many of the short
programs for a fee of $25 per
course.
Course offerings include:
Advanced Engineering, Computer
Game Design Workshop, Exploring
Engineering, Exploring Naval
Engineering, Interactive Software
Design, It's a Small, Small World -
Nanotechnology, LEGO®
Mindstorms, Roboti-Kids, The
Heart: Hear it, Test it, Now let's dis-
sect it!, The Physics of the
Impossible, and The Power of
Wind.
According to Kim Wegner, the
Gifted and Talented Program man-
ager for WSWHE BOCES, these
short programs will give students a
taste of specific STEM careers
while also emphasizing that the
possibilities are endless - that a
degree in any STEM discipline
could lead to a variety of profes-
sions in many different fields.
For example, the "Exploring
Engineering" course exposes young
minds to everything from architec-
ture to mechanical engineering.
Similarly, students enrolled in the
nanotechnology program will learn
that nanotech is everywhere.
"I don't think students really
know what nanotech is; they don't
understand that it is part of many dif-
ferent fields - in the military, in build-
ing computer chips; we use it in mak-
ing clothing water repellent, and it is
used in the medical field," she
explained. "So, in this two-hour
course, they get an understanding of
what nanotech means in our world
today."
All 11 courses introduce students
to the varied applications of a single
STEM degree.
"There are many possibilities," she
said. "Two people who go to college
to be chemical engineers can wind up
in two entirely different
occupations."
Wegner explained that it's benefi-
cial to expose students to these possi-
bilities before they enter high school,
so they'll have the chance to grow an
interest and pursue accelerated pro-
grams and courses.
"If a student is exposed early, they
can [realize] they have an interest in
engineering or the medical field, so
that when they get to high school they
will be more likely to take higher sci-
ence or higher math courses," she
said.
Saratoga Springs piloted the pro-
gram last year and is currently the
only district in our area to offer
STEM Academy. The district started
in the fall of 2010 with four courses
and 30 students. That spring, the
academy expanded to seven offerings
and 90 students to meet the growing
demand.
"This fall, we expanded it to 11
courses and we are expecting quite a
lot of students to participate," Wegner
said.
Anyone interested in STEM
Academy is encouraged to attend a
parent-student orientation session at
Maple Ave. Middle School on
September 24 from 10 a.m.-noon.
Parents and students will learn about
the 11 courses during 20-minute pre-
sentations with each instructor. A
presentation from guest speaker Dr.
Lora C. Bonser, a chemical engineer,
will inform parents about the career
possibilities and benefits of introduc-
ing students to STEM programs at a
young age.
For more information or to regis-
ter for STEM Academy, visit
www.wswheboces.org/stemacademy
or contact Kim Wegner at
(518) 581-3580.
EEDDUUCCAATTIIOONNplace at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon
Library on Tuesday, September 27
from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and at the
Saratoga Springs Library on
Thursday, September 29 from 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Those interested in
volunteering should contact Maria
Lang at (518) 583-1232.
NYSERDA Grants $100,000 forHVCC Student Scholarships
MALTA - The New York State
Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) is encourag-
ing students TO pursue careers in
clean-energy fields.
NYSERDA announced last week
that it has partnered with Hudson
Valley Community College (HVCC)
for a $100,000 scholarship program
for students who study photovoltaic,
wind, alternative fuel vehicles, and/or
geothermal-related fields.
The $100,000 award is expected to
provide up to 20 scholarships to
HVCC students studying clean-ener-
gy fields at the college's TEC-
SMART site in Malta.
Eligible students can receive up to
$5,000 over two years of study.
Scholarships will be offered begin-
ning in the fall of 2012.
For more information, visit
www.hvcc.edu.
Longer Day for Waldorf Middle-schoolers
SARATOGA SPRINGS - For mid-
dle school students at the Waldorf
School of Saratoga Springs, 2011 is
going to be a long year.
Waldorf recently introduced an
expanded school day for students in
6-8 grade, who will now attend class-
es from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The new sched-
ule is 50 minutes longer than in previ-
ous years, and is designed to more
specifically meet the needs of the
early adolescent.
The new schedule will accommo-
date middle-schooler’s needs by
increasing time spent on daily aca-
demic lessons, deepening the stu-
dents' artistic experience, and provid-
ing more opportunities for all three
grades to interact as a community.
For more information, visit
www.waldorfsaratoga.org.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201114
Friday, September 23.
For attendees, the tour doubles as
a way to give back to the communi-
ty. As in years past, SBA will donate
the proceeds from the 2011 event to
two organizations that work to
improve the homes and lives of
those in need: Rebuilding Together
Saratoga County (RTSC), and
Habitat for Humanity of Northern
Saratoga, Warren and Washington
Counties. So far, SBA has con-
tributed over $650,000 to our local
charities.
Volunteers from both organiza-
tions participate in the tour as
greeters. Many donate their time
with friends and family, and view the
showcase as a wonderful opportuni-
ty to reconnect with their communi-
ty and neighbors. They are, in part,
responsible for setting the friendly
tone that makes the Showcase of
Homes such a welcoming and social
event.
“It leaves everybody with a very
positive feeling,” said Wilton resi-
dent and Saratoga Springs attorney
John Coseo. “They come in and see
wonderful homes, but they also get a
chance to see friends whom they
may not see during the rest of the
year.”
Coseo is revved up for the week-
ends ahead, when he’ll greet guests
at Frankie and Ann-Marie Flores’
home on Woodard Rd. in Wilton
alongside his wife Jeanne, nephew
Matt (who is also his co-worker),
and Matt’s 7-month-old son Ian.
This is their fourth year volunteering
together, but they’ve attended the
showcase off and on over the past 15
years.
“It’s a fall tradition, Jeanne said.
“We always know we have to be
home for three weekends.”
As volunteers, they help support
RTSC and receive a free ticket to the
tour in return. The Coseos always
take advantage of this perk after their
shift.
Jeanne said she loves going to all
of the homes and picking up inspira-
tion for her own décor projects, but
for she and her husband the second
half of their showcase experience is
not nearly as important as the volun-
teerism that comes first.
“It’s nice to have an opportunity
to see what’s out there with new
technologies and products you might
put in your home, but at the same
time know you are doing it for a very
deserving group of people,” said
John Coseo, who has served six
terms on the RTSC board.
Their nephew Matt, a current
RTSC board member shares this
sentiment, and is eager to pass it on
to his son.
“I will absolutely share this tradi-
tion with Ian for years to come,” he
said. He’s not even a year old, but
after the 2011 tour Ian will technical-
ly have two showcases under his
belt. “My wife was pregnant last
year while we were volunteering,”
Matt said.
Catherine Cicero of Schuylerville
also marks her calendar for the
showcase with family in mind. For
the last five years, Cicero, has volun-
teered as a greeter with her 18-year-
old daughter Sara, and friend
Catherine D’Andrea.
“The fun part is being at the door,
greeting people and chatting with
everyone that comes through,”
Cicero said. “Plus, I’m sharing the
experience with my daughter; it’s
just great bonding time.”
Sara just began her freshmen year
at SUNY Fredonia, which will have
an impact on their 2011 showcase
experience, but she’s coming home
this weekend to join her mom and
Catherine on the tour.
“Every year we have made a point
of doing this together, and I am so
happy my daughter can come back
at least for a weekend to see a few
houses with us,” Cicero said.
Sara is disappointed that she won’t
be volunteering, but is thankful that
she’s able to come home for at least
one showcase weekend. She said
that joining her mother on the tour is
more important now than ever
before.
“I love spending time with my
mom, especially now that I’m not
home,” she said. “This is a tradition;
we will go together every single
year.”
For more information about the
2011 Showcase of Homes or to pur-
chase tickets, visit www.sarato-
gashowcaseofhomes.com. Anyone
interested in volunteering for
Rebuilding Together Saratoga
County during the upcoming
Showcase weekends should contact
Michelle Larkin, executive director,
at (518) 695-3315.
continued from Page 1
Families Look Forward to 2011 Showcase of Homes
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 Your Home 15
CLASSIC HOMES CATEGORY
• Runner-up -
Best Landscaping
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
LP Enterprise
• Winner - Best Landscaping
Robert Marini Builders
Blue Spruce Nursery
• Runner-up - Workmanship
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
• Winner - Workmanship
Robert Marini Builders
• Runner-up -
Best Master Bath
The Michaels Group –
Woodscape II
• Winner - Best Master Bath
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
• Runner-up -
Best Exterior Design
Robert Marini Builders
• Winner -
Best Exterior Design
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
• Runner-up -
Interior Decorating
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
Karan Hankinson Interiors
• Winner -
Interior Decorating
Robert Marini Builders
Monika DeJohn
• Runner-up -
Best Kitchen
Waldron Builders –
Brampton Woods
Homecrest Kitchens/
Jamie Bergami
• Winner -
Best Kitchen
Robert Marini Builders
Builders Kitchens
• Runner-up -
Interior Floor Plan
The Michaels Group –
The Enclave at Sheldon Hills
• Winner -
Interior Floor Plan
Robert Marini Builders
EXECUTIVE HOMES CATEGORY
• Runner-up -
Best Landscaping
Belmonte Builders
CPI, Chris Gennoy
• Winner - Best Landscaping
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
New Dimensions Landscaping
• Runner-up -Workmanship
Saratoga Builders
• Winner - Workmanship
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
• Runner-up - Best Master Bath
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
• Winner - Best Master Bath
Belmonte Builders
• Runner-up -
Best Exterior Design
Belmonte Builders
• Winner -
Best Exterior Design
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
• Runner-up -
Interior Decorating
Abele Builders
Rosemary Folks,
Phyllis Abele, Sue Abele
• Winner - Interior Decorating
Belmonte Builders
Plum & Crimson
• Runner-up - Best Kitchen
Belmonte Builders
VP Supply Corp
• Winner -
Best Kitchen
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
• Runner-up -
Interior Floor Plan
Witt Construction –
Woodard Road
• Winner -
Interior Floor Plan
Belmonte Builders
CONDOMINIUM CATEGORY
• Runner-up - Workmanship
Terrace Homebuilders
• Winner - Workmanship
Bonacio Construction
• Runner-up - Best Master Bath
Bonacio Construction
• Winner - Best Master Bath
Terrace Homebuilders
• Runner-up -
Best Exterior Design
Terrace Homebuilders
• Winner -
Best Exterior Design
Bonacio Construction
• Runner-up -
Interior Decorating
Terrace Homebuilders
Artistic Designs by Deidre
• Winner - Interior Decorating
Bette & Cring
Saratoga Signature Interiors
• Runner-up - Best Kitchen
Bonacio Construction
Signature Cabinet Group
• Winner - Best Kitchen
Terrace Homebuilders
Zarillo’s Custom
Design Kitchens
• Runner-up -
Interior Floor Plan
Terrace Homebuilders
• Winner - Interior Floor Plan
Bonacio Construction
• Runner-up –
Outdoor Living Space
Bette & Cring
• Winner –
Outdoor Living Space
Bonacio Construction
LUXURY HOME CATEGORY
• Runner-up -
Best Landscaping
Bella Homes Builders
The Plant Doctor
• Winner -
Best Landscaping
Witt Construction – Brown Road
New Dimensions Landscaping
• Runner-up - Workmanship
R J Taylor Builders
• Winner - Workmanship
Witt Construction – Brown Road
• Runner-up - Best Master Bath
Bella Home Builders
• Winner - Best Master Bath
Witt Construction – Brown Road
• Runner-up -
Best Exterior Design
R J Taylor Builders
• Winner - Best Exterior Design
Witt Construction – Brown Road
• Runner-up -
Interior Decorating
R J Taylor Builders
• Winner - Interior Decorating
Witt Construction – Brown Road
Beverly Tracy Home Design
• Runner-up - Best Kitchen
Witt Construction – Brown Road
Maxwell KBC
• Winner - Best Kitchen
R J Taylor Builders
Woodhaven Kitchen Designs
• Runner-up -
Interior Floor Plan
Bella Home Builders
• Winner - Interior Floor Plan
Witt Construction – Brown Road
The 2011 Realtor’s Choice Awards:
• Classic Home Category:
Robert Marini Builders
• Executive Home Category:
Belmonte Builders
• Condominium
Home Category:
Bonacio Construction
• Luxury Home Category:
Witt Construction – Brown Road
2011 Showcase of Homes Awards
Randall Perry Photography
The 2011 Realtor’s Choice Awards:
Classic Home Category: Robert Marini Builders
Photo Provided
The 2011 Realtor’s Choice Awards: Executive Home
Category: Belmonte Builders
Photo Provided
The 2011 Realtor’s Choice Awards: Condominium
Home Category: Bonacio Construction
Photo Provided
The 2011 Realtor’s Choice Awards: Luxury Home
Category: Witt Construction – Brown Road
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201116 Your Homeby Karen Totino
for Saratoga TODAY
Cork Floors So Durable, They Can Really Weather the Storm
Watching the news and seeing so
many basements and first floors
underwater made me start to think
what would be the best flooring to
stand up to a hurricane - given your
structure is still safe and sound. I nar-
rowed it down to three options: con-
crete, ceramic tile, and glue down
cork tiles.
My top choice would be cork tile
for the following reasons.
Cork contains a natural substance
called suberin, which is almost magi-
cal when you consider the qualities it
brings to a floor. 1. Bugs, mold,
mildew, mites and termites find
suberin repellant. 2. Suberin is a natu-
ral fire inhibitor and does not release
any toxic gases on combustion. 3.
Suberin keeps cork from breaking
down when left submerged in water
for a period of time.
Then there is the question of dura-
bility people so often ask me about:
“Won’t it scratch?”
Because of its honeycomb cellular
structure and the fact that its tissue is
nearly 85 percent comprised of an air-
like gas, cork is not only lightweight
and low density, but also has an elas-
ticity and pliability that makes it natu-
rally resilient: it can withstand wear
and tear at an increased level. The
grinding action that is present in hard-
er floors is much less – it is more ‘giv-
ing.’In addition, its natural grain hides
small imperfections that inevitably
occur over time. Single tiles can be
replaced if needed. The oldest cork
floor still around is from 1898 in a
church near Chicago. Seams are filled
with a top coat of floor finish applied
after installation, so no worries about
food, dirt or crumbs being trapped
indefinitely in your floor. No need to
refinish it or scrub it hard either; just a
damp mop with a little soap will do.
What cork really has over the other
two options is comfort! Stand on con-
crete or ceramic tile for over an hour
and your lower back will start to tight-
en and ache. Cork’s feeling of comfort
and support – its buoyancy - comes
from the air contained in its millions
of cells. A cork floor is great in a
kitchen or any place where prolonged
standing is required.
Have a recording studio, home the-
ater, noisy kids? No problem. Another
thing cork can do is reduce sound and
vibration transmission. Cork under-
layment is often used under hardwood
floors, ceramic tiles and carpets to
absorb sound.
Lastly, and one of my favorite qual-
ities, is cork’s ability to insulate
against heat loss (it has an insulating
factor of about R-2.8 per inch.) As
cork contains so much air, it will
absorb the heat of your feet while
walking on it and will reflect it back to
you. This is why you have a nice
warm sensation when walking bare-
foot on a cork floor. Tests have shown
that less heat is lost through the feet
with a cork floor than with hardwood,
vinyl or ceramic floors.
If you are wondering where cork
floors come from, here is the answer.
Cork is a renewable resource that is
harvested from the bark of the cork
oak tree every nine years (it does not
harm the tree.) The trees are grown in
the Mediterranean basin, but Portugal
is the primary producer. Cork flooring
is actually a recycled product as it is
made from the waste of the cork wine
stopper manufacturing process.
Utilizing cork, by drinking wine (with
cork stoppers) or installing a cork
floor, you are helping to keep a time
honored tradition - literally thousands
of years old - alive.
Cork can be a DIY project for
homeowners who regularly tackle
home projects themselves. Cork tiles
come pre-finished and pre-glued on
the back, which makes them easy to
install with basic tools. When it comes
to floors, this is definitely a beautiful,
eco-friendly and durable option.
Karen Totino owns GreenConscience Home & Garden, a retailshowroom that offers a variety ofnon-toxic and eco-friendly homeimprovement and building supplies.It is located on 33 Church Street inSaratoga Springs. For more info:(518) 306-5196 – email:[email protected]
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 Your Home 17
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
Allerdice Hardware: Building a Community
SARATOGA SPRINGS -
Allerdice Ace Hardware and
Building Supply has made its mark
in Saratoga Springs as the premier
local hardware and supply shop for
nearly three decades - but the
Allerdice family legacy in Saratoga
Springs reaches back well over 145
years, back when the family first
located to the area in 1865.
"I remember when my grandfa-
ther had a business on Maple
Avenue called Allerdice Hide and
Tallow Co.," said Wally Allerdice, a
fourth-generation member of the
Allerdice family in Saratoga
Springs and owner of the local
Allerdice Building Supply stores.
"Back 15-20 years ago… I would
have people telling me that in the
early 1900s when they lived here,
they would go out and hunt rac-
coons or other animals too. When
people were making $10, $15, $20 a
week, the kid would go out, shoot
five raccoons and sell the pelts to
my grandfather for $5 a piece, and
the kid was making more money
than Dad was!"
Allerdice was only a young child
during the latter days of his grandfa-
ther's store, no older than 10 years
old, but to this day the memory
remains clear in his mind's eye.
"I remember exactly what it
looked like. I remember even work-
ing there a little bit as a very young
kid," said Allerdice. "And it was
always something I wanted to do. I
wanted to be a part of Saratoga. It's
a great town to live in, and I'm
happy to be a part of it now."
Before opening his first hardware
store in Saratoga, Allerdice worked
for 16 years as a computer program-
mer for New York State's
Department of Transportation, and
for another two years running a
welding business. But when the
Grande family of Saratoga Springs
offered to sell Allerdice their local
lumber yard, Allerdice jumped at
the opportunity.
"Even when I was working for
the state in Albany, I said to myself,
boy, if I could ever make a living in
Saratoga Springs, I want to do that.
I'd be better able to take care of the
community if I can do that," said
Allerdice.
Allerdice purchased the lumber
yard November 10, 1982, and
almost immediately began selling
hardware at the Saratoga Springs
location at 41 Walworth Street.
"It was a lumber yard since 1869,
continuously run," said Allerdice.
"The lumber yard was quite run
down, so I bought it intending to
bring it back to something some-
body might want to shop in, making
it bigger and better. At that time we
joined True Value Hardware."
Joining True Value Hardware,
and later Ace Hardware, afforded
Allerdice an opportunity to boost
the quality and quantity of the prod-
ucts he sold, making him competi-
tive with national big-box corpora-
tions while still maintaining a com-
munity-based focus.
"The reason I have Ace, and what
really sets us apart, is we're really
only five or six miles from the Ace
warehouse, so whatever anybody
needs, it's right there in the ware-
house. With $20 million in invento-
ry and thousands and thousands of
items, we can get it today if you
need it, and that's what makes us
different from most other places,"
said Allerdice.
After expanding the original store
in '84 and '88, Allerdice invested in
two additional hardware stores here
in the Saratoga region. In May of
2005, he opened a second, 12,000
square foot location at 19 Trieble
Avenue in Milton. Just this year,
April 19, 2011, a third location was
opened at 2570 Route 9 in Malta,
measuring up to 20,000 square feet
in space.
But despite its growth, Allerdice
Hardware has never lost sight of
what makes it a valuable communi-
ty resource.
"We pride ourselves on service.
We try to have talented help that
know the product. I get compli-
mented all the time on the quality of
our help in all the stores now
because they know what they're
selling; we try to hire people that
have worked with the products we
sell," said Allerdice. "We don't care
if we spend half an hour with you or
more - we'll help you find what you
need, and we hope you'll remember
that commitment and come back."
As well as owning three local
hardware and supply shops,
Allerdice makes it a top priority to
give back to his community, to build
it up, as much and as often as he
can.
"We donate to the hospital, sup-
port local sports teams, the YMCA,
several family charities, churches,
Yaddo and more," said Allerdice.
"We support Boy Scouts when they
come in too. We support their proj-
ects, especially the ones that are
going for an Eagle Badge or some-
thing similar. We try to help with
their project because that benefits
wherever the project is going.
Instead of donating to the Boy
Scouts [organization], I'd rather
give the kid that's going for his
badge help with his project, right
here in the Saratoga community."
In the end, community is what
matters most to Allerdice. "That's
why I wanted to have these busi-
nesses here," said Allerdice. "I try to
shop locally as much as I can, and
we do everything we can to support
the area. It's what makes the com-
munity successful," said Allerdice.
"I like to build things," he added,
"and that's why I want to be here."
To learn more about Allerdice
Ace Hardware and Building Supply,
visit www.allerdice.com, or call
(518) 584-5533.
photo provided
Allerdice Building Supply at their original location in Saratoga Springs.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - As the
colder months grow nearer with
energy costs on the rise, there is per-
haps no better way to save money
than using infrared thermograph
technology to detect the weak spots
in your home or business.
"We use it for energy auditing,
and that shows where you're losing
the most heat in a building," said
owner of NY Infrared Scan, Allen
Tanner. "We can also use it to detect
leaks and moisture."
While many in the area are reel-
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Tanner can use his infrared technol-
ogy to detect the source of moisture
and leaks, helping to prevent the
buildup of deadly mold and thou-
sands of dollars of damage.
"There's really a lot of applica-
tions for the technology," said
Tanner, including testing for lead,
gas leaks, radon, pests, air quality
and more.
To learn more about
NY Infrared Scan, visit
www.NYInfraredScan.com, or call
(518) 526-5167.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201118 Your HomeDon’t Move Firewood – You Could be Killing Our Trees!
You can do your part to protect
New York’s forests and trees by fol-
lowing one simple rule: don’t trans-
port firewood.
Invasive species, exotic insects
and diseases are an increasing threat
to our state forests; once introduced,
these pests can quickly destroy
entire forests and ecosystems.
What’s worse is that history points
to humans as the culprit. Many inva-
sive forest pests have been spread
long distances by firewood, which is
frequently moved by campers and
other outdoor adventurists so regu-
larly that state agencies report infes-
tations in and around campgrounds.
In an effort to prevent this easy
spread of deadly pests, the state pro-
hibits the import of non-heat-treated
firewood into New York and limits
the transportation of firewood to
less than 50 miles from its source
within the state. Only firewood
labeled as meeting New York’s heat
treatment standards to kill pests
(kiln-dried) may be transported into
the state and further than 50 miles
from the firewood’s source.
The goal is to prevent the spread
of diseases and invasive insects, like
the Emerald Ash Borer and the
Asian Longhorned Beetle, which
have devastated large numbers of
trees across New York.
Do your part by following these
simple rules:
Leave your firewood at home:purchase your firewood at the
campground or from a local vendor
instead of lugging heavy bundles
with you.
Ask for ID: When purchasing
firewood, be sure to ask for a receipt
or label, identifying that the wood
has not been moved more than 50
miles from its source.
Provide ID: When transporting
firewood that was not purchased
(i.e. cut from your own property)
make sure to stay within 50 miles
from the source and fill out a “Self-
Issued Certificate of Source,” which
can be obtained from the NYSDEC
website.
So as you prepare your fall barbe-
ques, bonfires and outdoor adven-
tures, make sure to plan ahead and
play it safe. Abide by the state’s fire-
wood transport regulations and help
protect our forests.
For more information aboutNew York State’s firewood regula-tions or the invasive species thatare threatening our forests, visitwww.dec.ny.gov.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201120 Your Home
by Sharie FitzGibbon
for Saratoga TODAY
The Bulbs of Autumn
So here it is, the end of August,
and the season is starting to wind
down. There’s still time to plant a
few perennials, if you can find any
good ones at the end of season
sales, and, of course, there are the
fall mums for the porch. The last
thing you’re probably thinking
about is how your garden will look
next spring, but this is exactly when
you should be considering what
bulbs to plant for the 2012 season.
The fall-planted bulbs include
such notables as tulips, daffodils
and crocus, all of which require a
chilling period to bloom properly. If
you are ordering bulbs from an
online source, they should send
them to you at the proper time for
planting. Otherwise, in our zone,
planting in early to mid-October
ensures they get the cold they need
to flower, while not unduly freezing
the gardener while he or she is
planting.
Tulips are the standard spring
flowers everyone enjoys. They
come in many sizes, shapes and col-
ors and even different bloom times.
If you plan it right, you can have
tulip blooms for almost six weeks!
This year, I have ordered several
kinds of tulips, including a lovely
double flowered, yellow and red
Photo Provided
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 Your Home 21striped variety called ‘Monsella’
and a white tulip with purple flames
called ‘Blueberry Ripple.’
One pest to watch for with tulips
is the dreaded vole. There are more
products on the market to repel the
little buggers than there are tulip
varieties and I have yet to find one
that works. As far as I can tell, the
only foolproof way to protect your
bulbs is to build little cages for
them out of hardware cloth and then
plant them in the cages (why do
they call it hardware cloth, anyway,
when it’s wire mesh?) In any case,
whatever they call it, it is very time-
consuming. I’m going to try
crushed oyster shells mixed in with
the dirt, a technique recommended
to me by Kerry Mendez of
Perennially Yours.
Sadly, tulip bulbs don’t seem to
last many years before you must
replace them, even without varmint
attacks. Of course, the plus side to
this is you get to try new varieties
every so often and who doesn’t love
shopping for new plant varieties?
Another common bloomer in the
early days of the season is the daf-
fodil. While the color palette for the
genus Narcissus is limited white,
various shades of yellow and
orange, and some pinks, nothing is
quite as welcome as a shot of their
color after months of gray and
white. Daffs can be one solid color
or bi-colored, having the outer
petals, or perianth, one color and
the trumpet, or corona, another.
Daffodils also come in a variety
of shapes and sizes. Since I’m a
sucker for the oddballs, I collect the
form known as butterfly, or split
corona, daffs. This type of daffodil
has a normal perianth but the trum-
pet is split apart so it flares open
and looks like an extra set of petals.
Of these, my favorite is a variety
called ‘Cassata’ which has a white
perianth and a pale yellow corona.
I’m trying a new one this fall called
‘Tiritomba’ where the perianth is
white but the corona is bright
orange, shading to yellow at the
center.
A last good word for daffodils:
NOTHING eats them- not deer, not
voles, not dogs. They stay where
you plant them and multiply polite-
ly. They are . . . the Wonder Flower.
If the standard tulips and daf-
fodils are getting a bit stale or if you
just want to get a little adventurous,
you might try some of the other,
lesser-known bulbs. On my list of
oddities for next spring are Guinea
Hen Flower (Fritillaria meleagris)
and Turkestan Onion ‘Ivory Queen’
(Allium karataviense).
Fritillaria meleagris has many
common names, including
Checkered Lily, Snake’s Head
Flower and Chess Flower, most
alluding to the checkered patterns
on the blooms. They come in purple
and white (the pattern showing up
best on the purple variety) and don’t
get very tall so put them up front
where you can enjoy them. They
are said to repel voles, though I
don’t know if there is any truth to
that rumor.
I’ve never been overly interested
in alliums, mostly because I associ-
ate them with common garden
chives and regular onions, neither
of which is notable for its flowers.
The Turkestan onion, on the other
hand, boasts orbs of white flowers
on 10 inch stems, surrounded by
broad, strappy leaves. The combi-
nation of white flowers and large
leaves intrigues me. I hope they will
do well in my garden. They are very
hardy and no critters will bother
them, possibly not even the garden-
er, due to their strong onion scent.
You may like to plant your bulbs
in large drifts, as the designers say
you should. I like to plant them in
little clusters all over the place. I
don’t have room for large drifts, nor
would I waste that much space on
plants that poop out barely into the
season, dying leaves the only rem-
nants of former glory. No, plant
them near other plants that will
cover the sad leftovers, like hostas
or shrubs that leaf out a little late.
Above all, plant your bulbs! You
won’t regret it come next spring!
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201122 Your Home
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAY
For 23 years, this annual day-
long event has showcased the best
aspects of life in the Town of
Malta. Each year its offerings grow,
much like the town itself, and the
2011 Malta Community Day prom-
ises to be no exception. Thousands
of people from the town and nearby
areas look forward to attending this
event.
There are a couple of changes
worth noting, the most important
being the setting of the event itself.
Moving the event from downtown
Malta back to its original home in
Shenantaha Creek Park (see side
box for directions) should rekindle
activities. According to Audrey
Ball, director of Town of Malta
Parks, Recreation and Human
Services, there will be more food
vendors this year in response to
demand. She declined to single out
any special live entertainment fea-
ture, saying that from her feedback
the most notable aspect of the event
is its diversity and uniform quality
of all the activities, rather than a
“headliner” of the day. These activ-
ities include everything from face
painting to petting zoos, pony rides
to bounce houses and games for all
ages.
Malta Community Day is a per-
fect opportunity to explore a vari-
ety of businesses and nonprofit
organizations, meet your neighbors
and above all, have fun. Best of all,
activities are free, including a shut-
tle bus to the event (look for signs
along Route 67) if parking over-
flows. For more information, call
the Town of Malta Parks and
Recreation Department at
(518) 899-4411.
Local Talent Shines at Malta Community Day
Saturday, September 17 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.(Rain Date: September 18) • Free and open to the publicShenantaha Creek Park, MaltaDirections: Northway to Exit 12 – take route 67 west toward Ballston Spa, Turn left on Eastline Road (county road 82) Entranceon Left
the “hometown” feel of the event,
giving it a more fair-like family
atmosphere. The setting also allows
people to pursue other recreational
activities such as trails, play-
grounds and sports fields in con-
junction with the Community Day
activity schedule to enhance their
experience.
One new activity of note on the
schedule for Saturday is the
“Spotlight on Malta” show, which
will kick-off at 1:30 p.m., and fea-
ture an exciting sampler of home-
grown entertainment on stage, fea-
turing singers, dancers and other
variety acts.
A returning favorite activity is
the scarecrow decorating contest,
as individuals, families, groups and
businesses compete for the presti-
gious honor of having the “best in
show.” All entries will be displayed
at the park. The theme of this year’s
decorating contest is “Once Upon a
Time” and people are encouraged
to pick their favorites.
The day is a cornucopia of fun
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 Your Home 23
by Christina James
Saratoga TODAYby Christina James
Saratoga TODAY
It’s an event you can’t miss!Enjoy dancing, drinks and laughs with friends to benefit the National Committee of Grandparents forChildren’s Rights. Join in on the fun at the Inn at Saratoga, featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dancing,music by High Definiton Band, a silent auction, raffle items, contests for best dressed and more!
October 2 Hadassah
Fundraiser to Provide Dolls
for Pediatric Patients
Facing an upcoming medical operation can be a very uncertain
and stressful time for any patient. For children, these feelings can
be even worse. An underdeveloped ability to express feelings and
understand complicated medical procedures can leave children
scared and even lengthen the healing process. The local chapter of
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is doing
their part to make hospital trips easier for children. Dedicated to
Jewish continuity and making a difference in society, Hadassah
has been providing dolls for pediatric patients at Saratoga Hospital
for the last 14 years.
The hospital staff uses the dolls for more than just patient com-
fort. They are able to obtain information on what hurts, explain
medical procedures, and to give young patients a way to identify
with the new experiences they are facing. The program has proved
so popular that Hadassah now supplies dolls for young inpatients
and for children treated at the Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency
Center, Saratoga Surgery Center in Wilton, and the Malta Medical
arts outpatient center.
On Sunday, October 2, Dolls for Patients at Saratoga Hospital
will be hosting a brunch to raise funds to continue providing dolls.
The brunch will be held at Fortunes Restaurant at the Casino and
Raceway from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. An all-you-can-eat buffet, which
includes omelet and carving stations, coffee, tea, soda, tax and gra-
tuities, is $25.00 per person.
Please contact Barbara Block at (518) 580-0043 by September
23 for more information or to make a reservation.
YMCA of Saratoga Wilton Branch Friday, September 16, 1:30-6:30 p.m.
20 Old Gick Rd, Saratoga Springs
Donation Types: Blood
Ballston Lions Club Saturday, September 24, 8 a.m.- noon
310 Northline Rd,
Ballston Spa
Donation Types:
Blood, Double
Red Cell
Donations
Upcoming
Blood Drives
This must-attend event is hosted by
the National Committee of
Grandparents for Children’s Rights, a
nationwide network of grandparents,
community members and profession-
als working together to provide edu-
cation and support, advocacy, and
thought leadership for children,
grandparents and families. NCGCR’s
vision is for all children to have a
healthy and stable relationship with
their grandparents and other relatives.
“There are 2.9 million children
being raised by their grandparents in
the United States. Here in the Capital
District, there are 20,000. Those fam-
ilies receive significantly less support
than foster families, and our job is to
make sure grandparents have the
tools, information, and supports that
they need to raise happy and healthy
children. This past year, New York
State reduced services for grandpar-
ents raising grandchildren by nearly
80 percent. That reduction in direct
services has led to an increased need
for nonprofits like us to support these
special families,” said NCGCR CEO
Gerard Wallace.
Do your part to help. Saturday,
October 1 will be a 1920s themed
evening with foods, drinks and jazz
music taking attendees back to the
rip-roaring days of speakeasies and
flappers! Event proceeds benefit the
NCGCR and tickets are $75 for a sin-
gle, $125 for a couple, or $300 for
two tickets and overnight accommo-
dations. Tickets can be purchased by
calling (518) 833-0215 or by visiting
www.grandparentsforchildren.org/ev
ents
Grands Speakeasy
Saturday, October 1, 2011
6-9 p.m.
The Inn at Saratoga,
231 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201124 Your Homeby Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter
You can’t disaster-proof your
home, but you can prepare for the
foreseeable and common household
hiccups that frequently lead to insur-
ance claims.
With a summer full of heavy rain,
flooding and even hurricanes behind
us, local insurance agents are
encouraging homeowners to revisit
their policies and plan ahead to pro-
tect their homes from cold weather-
related water damage this winter.
First and foremost, water is a
tricky category and you need to
know what is covered under your
policy. Your coverage will vary
from situation to situation and,
according to Rod Sutton of Saratoga
Springs-based Sutton & Tarantino
Insurance Agency, it will depend on
how the water got there and whether
or not you live in a flood zone.
“When your purchase a home, the
bank requires homeowners insur-
ance if they are providing a
mortgage, and in some cases might
require flood insurance if [the home
is] in an area like near Saratoga lake,
a creek or a river that could be in a
flood zone area,” Sutton said.
Every policy is different when it
comes to water damage, so contact
your provider and find out what is
and is not covered.
“Brainstorm possible scenarios;
ask questions about the specifics of
water and water damage,” Sutton
said. “[Ask:] is my house covered if
water is backed up through sewer
drainage? If a pipe bursts? If there is
a high water table and water seeps in
through the cracks of the founda-
tion? What happens if the roof is
blown off by wind and the ensuing
rain damages my house?”
Every loss is handled differently;
it depends on your policy and what
happened. For example, if a pipe
bursts in a second-floor bathroom
and water floods down to the first
floor of your home, you are most
likely covered. But under many
policies, a basement flood that was
caused by surface water rushing
through the foundation of your
home might not be covered.
Some companies sell endorse-
ments that will cover unexpected
situations like a sewer backup or a
failed sump pump, which may have
been caused by a power outage.
Sutton emphasized that taking
your own preventative measures is
just as important as familiarizing
yourself with your insurance policy.
Even if you find yourself in a water-
loss situation that is covered, you’ve
only lightened half your burden – “it
[still] creates a tremendous mess
and anxiety, and interrupts your nor-
mal day-to-day activity because
someone has to come in and fix your
home,” he said.
Keep in mind that many problems
are avoided by simply planning
ahead. The beginning of fall is an
excellent time to start evaluating
your home, and identify problem
spots that could result in leaks and
burst pipes caused by freezing.
According to Bob Bissonette,
Saratoga Springs State Farm
Insurance agent, “freezing claims”
are very common in the winter, and
in some cases, they arise from prob-
lems that could have been prevented
in the fall.
Check your roof for cracked or
missing shingles, and gaps around
your chimney and vents; make sure
your roof and gutters are free of
blockage that would prevent snow
or water from flowing off the roof
and onto the ground.
You don’t want the precipitation
to pile up: “Water works its way
under the shingles and into the roof,
ceilings and insulation and damages
sheetrock,” Bissonette said.
Bissonette also said to assess the
entire exterior of your home: watch
the walls for peeling paint, which
allows water to seep in, and look for
swelling around windows and door
frames.
Don’t stop there. Freezing pipes
are another common problem, one
that unfortunately hits homeowners
when they least expect it. Bissonette
said he’s spoken to homeowners
who have lived in their home for 10
years without any issues with their
pipes freezing, but all it takes is a
cold spell.
“Things change,” he said,
explaining that preventing frozen
pipes requires maintenance.
“We always recommend that peo-
ple insulate their pipes and we rec-
ommend sealing any leaks – around
wiring boxes, dyer vents and pipes–
to keep the cold air out because
more cold air means more likeli-
hood of freezing.”
Don’t forget to detach your hose
and secure outdoor faucets for the
winter. It may seem like a harmless
error, but a frozen outdoor hose can
lead to cracked pipes and a big wet
mess in your basement.
“All of a sudden winter comes
and people’s garden hoses are still
out,” Bissonette said. The pipe that’s
connected to the hose can freeze and
crack and then “as soon as it gets
warm again, boom – water spews
inside basement.”
Sometimes it’s just a small crack,
one that you might not notice for
days, but the damage can be very
costly, so avoid the problem alto-
gether: as soon as it starts getting
cold out, disconnect your garden
hose, and shut both the exterior
spicket and the indoor faucet that
it’s linked to.
“If you take preventative action,
there’s a lot less to worry about,”
Bissonette said.
Water is just one of the many per-
ils homeowners insure against. Both
Sutton and Bissonette advise you to
take steps to prevent a fire: have a
professional clean your fireplace or
woodstove every year; make sure
your smoke detectors are working
and are up-to-date; and take a look
at your heating system before turn-
ing it on for the winter.
Sutton specifically urges home-
owners to check their furnace and
avoid “puff backs,” which is when a
furnace malfunctions, pushing soot
out through the heating system and
air vents, damaging your walls, fur-
niture, clothing – everything.
“It’s a horrible loss,” Sutton said,
and another problem that may be
avoided.
At the end of the day, the purpose
of homeowners insurance is to pro-
tect you and your property after a
catastrophic event. By taking pre-
emptive measures to reduce your
chances of claims, you can further
insure that protection.
“Quite honestly, your home is one
of the largest investments you’re
going to make. You should do any-
thing you can do on your own to
protect your investment,” Bissonette
said.
Sutton & Tarantino InsuranceAgency is located at 17 DivisionStreet in Saratoga Springs). Formore information, call (518) 584-7600 or visit www.suttoninsur-anceagency.com. To reach BobBissonette, State Farm Insuranceagent, call (518) 587-6483 or visitwww.bobbissonette.com.
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SARATOGA
TODAY RREELLIIGGIIOONN 25Friday, September 16, 2011
Adirondack Christian Fellowship8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton
Contact: 587-0623;
www.acfsaratoga.com
Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
The Alliance Church257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-6524.
Services: Morning worship 10:30 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith ChapelRev. Jason Proctor
6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville
Contact: 695-6069
Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Assembly of God Saratoga118 Woodlawn Ave
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Contact: 584-6081
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Please come early for coffee at 9:45 a.m.
Bacon Hill Reformed Church560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill, NY
Contact: 695-3074
Rev. Janet Vincent
Worship service 10 a.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
All are welcome. Handicapped accessible
Baha’i Community of Saratoga SpringsContact: 584-9679;
692-7694; www.usbnc.org.
Ballston Center Associate ReformedPresbyterian Church58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-7312;
www.ballstoncenterarpchurch.org
Services: Sunday Worship Service,
10:30 a.m.
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church101 Milton Ave.
Contact: 885-6886.
Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-5980.
Services: Sunday, 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.
Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-6611,
www.cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christ Community Reformed Church1010 Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-7654;
www.ccrc-cpny.org.
Services: Sundays 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Christ Episcopal ChurchCorner of Routes 50 and 67,
Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-1031.
Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.
Congregation Shaara Tfille84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-2370.
www.saratogasynagogue.org
Services: Sat. 9:30 a.m.,
Mon. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m.,
3rd Fri. each month 7:30 p.m.
Handicapped Accessible
Corinth Free Methodist Church8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton
Contact: 587-0623;
www.acfsaratoga.com
Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Corinth United Methodist Church243 Main Street, Corinth
Contact: 654-2521;
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Cornerstone Community ChurchAssociate Pastor Paul Shepherd
located in the Malta Commons
of Malta
Contact: 899-7001
mycornerstonechurch.org
Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Eastern Orthodox - Christ the Savior349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa
Contact: 786-3100;
Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.
First Baptist Church45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-6301.
Services: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50),
Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-8361;
www.fbcballstonspa.org
Services: 10:15 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa22 West High Street, Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-5583
Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.
Grace Brethren ChurchRev. Dan Pierce
137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa
Contact: 587- 0649
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Handicapped accessible.
Grace Community Church of Malta service locationsWed. 7:30pm - Good Times Restaurant,
Lake Rd. 2nd Floor
Fri. Saratoga Chapel - 7:30 p.m., corner
of Eastline & Lake Rd.
Sun. 10 a.m. - Comfort Suites, Clifton
Park Northway EX. 11
next to Chili's
Greater Grace Community ChurchPastor David Moore
43 Round Lake Rd.
Ballston Lake (Malta Mall)
Contact: 899-7777;
www.ggcc-malta.org
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Highway Tabernacle Church90 River Road, Mechanicville
Contact: 664- 4442.
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Hope Church206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-7442.
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Jonesville United Methodist963 Main St., Clifton Park
Contact: 877-7332.
Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a..m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Living Springs Community Church59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584- 9112.
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Living Waters Church of God4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 587-0484;
www.livingwaterscog.us
Services: Sundays 10 a.m.
Malta Presbyterian ChurchDunning Street, Malta
Contact: 899-5992.
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta
Contact: 581-0210.
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Middle Grove United MethodistChurchPastor Bonnie Bates
429 Middle Grove Rd.,
Middle Grove
Contact: 581-2973
Services: Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Handicapped accessible
New Horizon Church150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 587-0711.
Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
New Life Fellowship51 Old Gick Road,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Contact: 580-1810;
http://www.newlifeinsaratoga.org.
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Childcare is available at
all services.
NorthStar ChurchShenendehowa High School,
West Auditorium, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-2811;
www.northstarchurch.com.
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church48 Pearl St., Schuylerville
Contact: www.oldsaratoga-reformed-
church.org
Services: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Handicapped accessable.
Old Stone ChurchAffiliated with the
American Baptist Churches
159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa
Contact: 583-1002
Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Service 11:45 a.m. Coffee
and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall
Wednesday: Noon Pot Luck Luncheon
1 p.m. Choir rehearsal, 2 p.m.
Bible Study Group
Presbyterian- NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-6091; www.pnecc.org
Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Quaker Springs United Methodist ChurchPastor Jim Knapp
466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs
Contact: 695-3101; www.qsumc.com
Services: Sundays 9 a.m.
Handicapped accessible.
River of Hope Fellowship100 Saratoga Village Blvd.
Malta Commons, Suite 3
Malta, NY 12020
Contact: 881-1505;
www.riverofhopefellowship.com
Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-2375.
Services: Eucharistic Celebrations:
Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30,
9 & 11 a.m.
St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-6122.
Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8,
9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.
St. George's Episcopal Church912 Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-6351; [email protected]
Services: Saturday at 4:30 p.m.,
Sunday at 8 & 9:30 a.m.
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center
Contact: 893-7680;
www.rcda.org/churches/St.JosephsChurch
Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30
a.m. Handicapped accessible.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church167 Milton Ave., Ballson Spa
Contact: 885-7411
Services: Saturday 4 p.m.,
Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m.
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church771 Route 29, Rock City Falls
Contact: 893-7680;
www.rcda.org/churches/
St. Joseph’s ChurchServices: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-0904.
Services: Saturday evening
at 5 p.m. with Holy Communion.
Sundays at 8:30 & 11 a.m.
with Holy Communion.
St. Peter Lutheran Church2776 Route 9, Malta
Contact: 583-4153
Services: Sunday mornings
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon
Contact: st-thomas-of-canterbury.org
Service: Sunday at 10 a.m.
Saratoga Abundant Life Church2325 Route 50 South,
Saratoga Springs
Contact: 885-5456;
saratogaabundantlife.org
Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs
Contact: 526-0773;
www.saratogachabad.com
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)Corner of Routes 32 and 71,
Quaker Springs
Contact: 587-7477; 399-5013.
Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga United Methodist ChurchHenning Road at Fifth Avenue,
Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-3720;
www.saratogaumc.com.
Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Handicapped accessible.
Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 882-9384
www.saratogasda.org
Sabbath School: 10 a.m.
Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.
Shenendehowa United Methodist971 Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-7964.
Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 & 10:45 a.m.;
Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.
Simpson United Methodist ChurchRock City Road, Rock City Falls
Contact: 885-4794.
Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Soul Saving Station for Every NationChrist Crusaders of America62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-3122
Services: Sunday 10 a.m & 6:30 p.m.
Temple Sinai509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-8730.
Services: Friday 8 p.m.
Handicapped accessible
Trinity United Methodist ChurchRev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor
155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort
Contact: 584-9107;
www.tumcwilton.com
Service: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof Saratoga Springs624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-1555;
www.saratoga-uu.org
Services: 10 a.m.
Religious education and nursery care at
the 10 a.m. service each Sunday
Unity Church in Albany21 King Avenue, Albany
Contact: 453-3603:
Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian ChurchRev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor
1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton
Contact: 882-9874;
www.westcharltonupc.org
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Wilton Baptist Church755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton
Contact: 583-2736;
www.wiltonbaptistchurch.com
Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.
Please contact Robin Mitchell for any
copy changes: (518) 581-2480x 208
Places of Worship
SARATOGA
TODAY26
Saratoga Springs PublicLibrary Parking Lot Closedfor Repairs
The Putnam Street Parking lot that
serves Saratoga Springs Public
Library will be closed for two days
for maintenance and improvements.
There will be no parking in the
library lots beginning at 4:00 a.m. on
Thursday, September 15 through
Friday, September 16.
Saratoga Springs LibraryClosed Friday, September 16
The library will also be closed on
Friday, September 16 for its annual
Staff Development Day and will
reopen at 9:00 a.m. Saturday,
September 17. The library regrets
any inconvenience that this may
cause.
Defensive Driving Class
On Saturday, September 17 from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. there will be a NY State
approved class that can save you 10
percent off your base auto insurance
and take up to four points off your
driving record. The class will be held
at the First Baptist Church at 45
Washington St., Saratoga Springs.
The fee is $35 or $30 if you come
with a friend. Register by calling Ray
Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Heritage Hunters
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, cor-
ner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville
At 1 p.m. on Saturday, September
17, Wayne Weatherwax will talk
about researching Palatine ancestors.
Public is welcome. For information
call (518) 587-2978.
Job Search Workshops
On Monday, September 19,
Saratoga Springs Public Library will
be holding two informative classes
for individuals looking for employ-
ment. “Job Searching on the Web”
will be offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
This class will help participants iden-
tify and explore current job opportu-
nity websites. Participants will learn
how to fill out sample online job
applications and explore Microsoft
Word 2007 templates to create
resumes. “Workshop for Job-
hunters” will be offered from 1:30-
3:30 p.m. This is an informal class
that will allow students to work on
their resumes and ask questions
relating to their personal online job
Free Injury PreventionScreening for Dancers
Sunday, September 25, from 9
a.m. - noon, dancers are invited to
free 15-minute assessments that will
evaluate any muscle imbalances that
could lead to dance related injuries.
For more information, visit
www.reformyourbody.com, or call
(518) 871-1315. To find out about
the Performing Artist Physical
Therapy at Saratoga Hospital, go to
www.saratogahospital.org or call
(518) 583-8383. The screenings will
take place at Reform. A True
Pilates™Studio at 18 Division St.,
Suite 203, Saratoga Springs.
Support Groups
Potter’s House
Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614
Gansevoort Rd., South Glens Falls
All Programs are free. For more
information, call (518) 793-7101.
Celebrate Recovery meets on
Sundays from 6-8 p.m. This
Christ-centered program rei
forces the 12 steps.
Griefshare meets on Tuesdays
from 7-9 p.m. This 13 week su
port group is for people grieving
the loss of someone close to them.
You are welcome to begin atten
ing this group at any time.
Divorcecare meets on
Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.
This group is a video/discussion
group for those who are divorced
or separated.
Shared Hope meets on Thursdays
from 7-9 p.m. This group is for
men and women who suffer from
depression and hope to find co
ing strategies.
Parkinson's Support group
We will meet at Woodlawn
Commons in Saratoga Springs at 2
p.m. on Monday, September 19.
This meeting is open to anyone with
Parkinson's disease, family members
and friends. For more information,
call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427
or Dorothy Clark at (518) 584-3894.
Stepmother Support Group:
Saratoga Stepmoms
A support group for women who
are married to, engaged to or dating
men with children from a previous
relationship. Join other women to
share ideas, learn about resources
and encourage each other with
understanding and compassion.
We meet Tuesday, September 20
at 6:30 p.m. at Virgil's House, 86
Henry St. For more information
contact saratogastepmoms
@gmail.com.
Recreation
The Saratoga Springs Figure
Skating Club will be holding its Fall
Learn to Skate Program on Sundays
from 3:45-5:45 p.m. The program
will run for 10 weeks from Oct 2 -
Dec 4. The cost for the 10 week ses-
sion is $125.00. For further informa-
tion please visit www.sarato-
gaspringsfsc.info or contact Lisa
Dunay at [email protected].
Join The Old SaratogaSeniors on a trip toBurlington, VT:
The Old Saratoga Seniors, based
in Schuylerville, will embark on an
adventure to Burlington, Vermont,
on Thursday, October 13. The sen-
iors will gather at the Schuylerville
American Legion Post (located at 6
Clancy Street) at 7:45 a.m. and
depart at 8 a.m. The group will arrive
in Burlington at 11:30 a.m. and
board the Spirit of Ethan Allen III
boat for a historical narrated lunch
cruise. Lunch is served buffet-style.
The boat will dock at 1:30 p.m., at
which time the group will walk next
door to the ECHO Lake Aquarium
and Science Center, where they will
see over 70 species of live animals
and more than 100 hands-on dis-
plays. At 3:30 p.m., the group will
head back to Schuylerville and return
at the American Legion at approxi-
mately 6:30 p.m. The trip costs $37.
For more information, call Mary
Lamora at (518) 584-7986.
Mayor’s AdvisoryCommittee on Senior IssuesSeeks Input:
The Saratoga Springs Mayor’s
Adivsory Committee on Senior
Issues has formed a community part-
nership to create a safety/emergency
preparedness plan for the senior citi-
zens of Saratoga Springs. Once for-
malized, the plan would benefit the
entire community. The group is
reaching out to area religious and
nonprofit organizations, schools,
hospitals and other local groups to
inquire about their emergency plans,
and find out if they have a generator
and want to be involved a city-wide
safety plan. Anyone interested in
offering their input should contact
Mary Zlotnick at
[email protected]. The public is
encouraged to attend the commit-
tee’s next monthly meeting, which
takes place on Ocotber 3 at noon at
the Senior Center of Saratoga
Springs (5 Williams Street).
local briefs
Town of Ballston:
Ballston Town Hall
323 Charlton Road
885-8502
www.townofballstonny.org
9/21: Parks & RecreationCommittee meeting, 7:30 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
Town of Malta:
2540 Route 9
899-2818
www.malta-town.org
9/19: Special Town Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.9/20: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Town of Milton:
503 Geyser Road
885-9220
www.townofmiltonny.org
9/22: Zoning Board of Appealsmeeting, 7 p.m.
City of Saratoga Springs:
474 Broadway
587-3550
www.saratoga-springs.org
9/19: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.9/20: City Council meeting, 7 p.m.9/21: Design Review Commissionmeeting, 7 p.m.
Town of Saratoga:
12 Spring Street, Schuylerville
695-3644
www.townofsaratoga.com
Village of Schuylerville:
35 Spring Street
695-3881
www.villageofschuylerville.org
9/19: Planning Board meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Town of Stillwater:
66 East St., Riverside
Mechanicville, NY 12118
www.stillwaterny.org
9/19: Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m.
Town of Wilton:
22 Traver Road
587-1939
www.townofwilton.com
9/21: 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
9/20: Board meeting, 4 p.m.9/21: Sewer Commission meeting, 3 p.m.
upcomingtown meetings
search. Reference librarian Jacquie
Kowalczyk will instruct both free
classes. Registration is required;
please call (518) 584-7860 ext.257.
Electronics Recycling
Saratoga Bridges will hold their
Community Electronic Recycling
Day on Saturday, September 24 from
8 a.m. - noon at 16 Saratoga Bridges
Blvd, Ballston Spa. All collected
items will be recycled and kept out
of landfills. Computer monitors and
TVs will be accepted this year at no
extra charge. For more information,
please call (518) 587-0723 or visit
www.saratogabridges.org.
Saratoga Gaming andRaceway Foundation Grants
The Saratoga Gaming and
Raceway Foundation is pleased to
announce that the 2011 grant pro-
gram is now underway. The
Foundation began accepting applica-
tions on September 6, and will con-
tinue to accept applications until
October 18. The awards are given at
the November County Board of
Supervisors regular meeting in
Ballston Spa.
For 2011, the Foundation has
$30,000 in grant monies available
for applicants. The monies are a
combination between funds donated
by Saratoga Casino and Raceway,
and the Saratoga Harness
Horseperson’s Association. The
Saratoga County Board of
Supervisors administers the grants.
For more information about the
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
Foundation, please visit their website
at saratogagamingandracewayfoun-
dation.org.
Universal Preservation HallFlood Collection
Please help our neighbors in need.
Items needed are: Household items;
kitchen supplies and small appli-
ances; toiletries, full size sheets and
blankets; garbage bags; cleaning
supplies; gift cards to local stores;
girls clothing sizes 12-16; women’s
large shirts, blouses, sweaters, coats;
men’s pants 32"-38" waist, shirts,
sweaters, sweatshirts, and coats in
sizes Medium to XL. No furniture,
please!
Items may be dropped off on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 3-6 p.m.; Saturday,
September 17; and October 1, which
is the last collection day, from noon-
4 p.m.
Send your local briefs to Kim Beatty at [email protected]
before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication
Friday, September 16, 2011
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Friday, September 16OktoberfestKnights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd.,
Saratoga Springs
Doors open at 4 p.m. for Chef Bill's
special German Bavarian menu. All
meals include salad. German beer
will be available along with to the
regular line of beers.
Saturday,September 17Garage SaleOld Saratoga Reformed Church,
Burgoyne St., Schuylerville
From 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the church
lawn.
Ballston Spa Farmers’MarketFresh produce, flowers, meats, crafts
and more! 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays,
and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at
Wiswall Park, Front Street in Ballston
Spa. (518) 885-2772.
Saratoga Farmers’MarketHigh Rock Park, High Rock Avenue,
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga’s premier market featuring
meats, local produce, eggs, soaps,
seasonal items and more. Wednes-
days, 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-
1 p.m. For more information, call
(518) 638-8530.
All Car & Truck Show Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Rte. 9,
Malta
From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration is
$10 and spectator fee is $5. For
more information, visit
www.saratogabridges.org.
The Adirondack TrustAllegiance BowlArmy and Navy face off in the
Adirondack Trust Allegiance Bowl at
Saratoga Springs High School Foot-
ball Field. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Admis-
sion is $5 in advance or $8 at the
gate. Children under 5 are free. For
more information, visit
www.allegiancebowl.com.
The United States CoastGuard BandEnjoy a performance of the United
States Coast Guard Band at SPAC.
This free, general admission concert
will take place at 2 p.m. Tickets are
available at Saratoga County Town
and City Halls and Saratoga County
Stewart’s Shops.
Dinner and DanceSt. Peter’s Parish Center, 241 N. Hud-
son Ave., Stillwater
The evening begins at 6 p.m. for
only $10 admission. Cash bar will
be available. For more information,
call (518) 772-1251.
Saturday and Sunday234th Anniversary of theBattles of SaratogaSaratoga National Historical Park,
Routes 32 and 4, Stillwater
An 18th century living history
encampment marking the 234th
anniversary of the world’s “most
important battle of the last 1,000
years.” Camps will be open Satur-
day from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and on
Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. These
events are free, but there is a $5 per
car admission charge to the park.
For more information, please call
the Visitor Center at (518) 664-9821
or check the park website at
www.nps.gov/sara.
Autumn Harvest PowWowLittle Theater on the Farm, 27 Plum
Road, Fort Edward
Join the American Indian dancers
and Native Drum Groups on Satur-
day from 10 a.m. -10 p.m., and Sun-
day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For a
schedule of the events, please visit
Facebook/Autumn Harvest
PowWow, or
www.littletheater27.com.
Sunday, September 18Breakfast at the Elks Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1
Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga
Springs.
Let us do the cooking this morning
with a delicious breakfast even
offering Eggs Benedict! From 8:30 -
11 am. Adults $7, seniors and mili-
tary with ID $6, children (ages 5 -12)
$5, under 5 free, takeout $8.
Rotary BreakfastSaratoga’s own Racing City Rotary
presents their monthly all-you-can-
eat breakfast this morning from
8:30-11 a.m. at the Senior Citizen’s
Center at 5 Williams Street. Tickets
are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and
children 5-12 years of age.
Complete menu!
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Greenwich Elks BuffetBreakfast Rte 40 S, Greenwich
From 8:30-11 a.m. on the third Sun-
day of each month, let us do the
cooking for you with a complete
buffet. Adults $6, seniors $5,
children $4.
Stillwater United ChurchSanctuary Rededication At the 10:30 a.m. service, a special
Rededication Service will be held to
commemorate the newly renovat-
ed sanctuary of the historic Stillwa-
ter United Church.
MoPar Madness Car andTruck ShowCurtis Lumber, Rt. 67, Ballston Spa
The event will run from 11 a.m.-3
p.m. and is open to everything
MoPar. Spectator admission is free.
Full details are available at
www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.
Seth and the Moody MelixSaratoga Springs Public Library, 49
Henry St.
This free program, beginning at 2
p.m. in the Dutcher Community
Room, will engage children with
multicultural music, including
instruments, songs and rhythms.
For more information, call
(518) 584-7860 opt. 3.
Art Exploration: Parts of a FlowerWilton Wildlife Preserve, Delegan
Pond
Join us from 2-3 p.m. while we dis-
sect a flower to understand its parts
and recreate our own version of a
flower using creative crafts. This
program is for children 6 and older.
Please call (518) 450-0321 to
register.
Wine and Cheese forEstherville Animal ShelterSaratoga Winery, Rte. 29 West
Join us from noon – 5 p.m. for live
music, raffles and local cheeses.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at
the door. For more information,
contact Barb Kerker at
(518) 882-5562 or (518) 522-1987.
Monday, September 19Prestwick Chase Farmers’Market 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga
Springs
Every Monday from 3-6 p.m., shop
local vendors offering fresh pro-
duce, meats, and other local goods.
Open to the general public.
Fracking TalkSkidmore College, North Broadway,
Saratoga Springs
Lois Gibbs will discuss “What’s all
the fracking fuss?”at 7 p.m. in Gan-
nett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall.
Admission is free and open to the
public.
Tuesday, September 20Jerusalem’s Sanctity in IslamSkidmore College, North Broadway,
Saratoga Springs
Ben-Gurion University scholar
Daniella Talmon-Heller will lecture.
Free and open to the public, the
talk begins at 8 p.m. in Davis Audi-
torium of Palamountain Hall.
Wednesday,September 21Taste of the Old South Dinner Saratoga- Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1
Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga
Springs.
From 4:30-7 p.m. Complete dinner
with old fashioned fried chicken
and country fried steak, soup, salad,
entrée, dessert and coffee/tea. Cash
bar available. Adults $9, children
(ages 5-12) $5, under 5 free, seniors
and military with ID $8, takeout
$10.
K of C BingoThe 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,September 22Lecture: Arthur Szyk: BookIllustrator ExtraordinaireSkidmore College, North Broadway,
Gannett Auditorium
Fox Adler Endowed Lecture by Irvin
Ungar on Arthur Szyk's illustrated
books beginning at 5:15 p.m. For
more information call
(518) 580-5675.
BingoThe Jewish Community Center of
Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue
Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first
game beginning at 7:15. The build-
ing is wheelchair accessible and has
smoking and non-smoking sec-
tions. Refreshments for sale. For
more information, call
(518) 584-2370.
Friday, September 23Stratton VA MedicalCenter Benefit Event
Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall,
50 Pine St. Saratoga Springs
A veteran’s benefit dinner fundrais-
er will be held on September 23 at
6 p.m. Tickets are $17.50 or two for
$30. They can be obtained by call-
ing the Knights of Columbus at
(518) 584-8547 or Tom Boehlert at
(518) 226-0844 or 944-0405.
UpcomingGolf FundraiserThe Incredible Teddy Foundation is
holding its Inaugural Fundraiser
Saturday, September 24 at Saratoga
National Golf Club. The golf outing
begins at noon (tickets are $125 per
person), with a cocktail party and
silent auction at 7 p.m. (tickets are
$75, $100, and $150 per person).
The organization benefits families
of babies born with congenital
diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), For
tickets and more information, visit
http://incredibleteddy
foundation.org/
OktoberfestBrookside Museum, 6 Charlton St.
Ballston Spa
Oktoberfest will take place on
Saturday, September 24 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy German brews and German
food, beer and wine tasting, and a
silent auction packed with great
gifts! Cost is $40 per person, $75 for
two, or $350 for a table of 10.
Details are available at the muse-
um’s website:
www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Selichot Service andDinnerCongregation Shaara Tfille/The
Jewish Community Center of
Saratoga Springs will celebrate Seli-
chot in traditional fashion on Satur-
day, September 24 at the Syna-
gogue located at 84 Weibel Avenue.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with servic-
es starting at 7:30 p.m. The cost is
$18 per person, $5 for children ages
5-13 and free for children under 4.
For more information or to make
reservations by September 21, call
Carole at (518) 584-2370 or email
Fundraising BrunchOn Sunday, October 2, “Dolls for
Patients at Saratoga Hospital”will
host a fundraising brunch. The
brunch will be held at Fortunes Res-
taurant at the Casino and Raceway
from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. An all-you-
can-eat buffet, which includes
omelet and carving stations, coffee,
tea, soda, tax and gratuities, is
$25.00 per person. Please contact
Barbara Block at (518) 580-0043 by
September 23 for more information
or to make a reservation.
Local Gigs
Send listings to entertainment@
saratogapublishing.com
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201128 PULSE SARATOGA SPRINGS- On Sunday, September 18, the National Museum of Dance will continue
its celebration of dance and culture around the world with Africa Day. This event will be held from1 - 3:30 p.m. and will consist of an exploration of the history and influence of African culture.
The program will include a historical demonstration on African masks and costumes, an exhib-it about the significance of African culture as illustrated on postage stamps, African art, craftsand of course, African dance. Guest presenters will include Associate Professor Lisa Aronson, theACJ Percussionists, Mango Tree Imports, traveler Ann Fantauzzi and the School of the Arts’ LeslieKettlewell.
The cost of this event is $5 while children under 12 years and museum members are free.Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225 x 3001.
Dance Around the World…to Africa!
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAY
Regular readers of Saratoga
TODAY are aware of the invaluable
contribution Mark Bolles makes to
the visual look of our paper and
magazines each issue. Simply put,
he makes us look great every week!
Mark’s first solo exhibition in
well over a decade explores a dis-
tinctly different, yet stunningly sig-
nificant display of his talents. “A
Closer Look, Magnified Medium
Format” is a collection of 16 photo-
graphs that are close-up images of
marine artifacts and botanical life
which are then reproduced in a large
(18” x 24”) format that is many
times larger than the original object
– revealing intricate, delicate and
astonishing details that otherwise
might go unnoticed.
The exhibition will be on display
through mid-October at Empire
State College’s 111 West Avenue
location in Saratoga Springs. An
opening reception is on Friday,
September 16, from 6-9 p.m., and is
free and open to the public.
The photographs were taken over
the spring and summer of this year.
“It’s the first time I’ve used this
technique.” Mark related, “It really
represents a milestone in technology
– which only became available
recently.”
The exhibition stems from a con-
tact Bolles had with SUNY Empire
State College Northeast Center art
and design mentor David Wheeler,
who is a practicing artist, science
illustrator and museum-model
maker with a life-long interest in
natural history.
“I was inspired by David
Wheeler’s ink illustrations of
marine life and artifacts,” said
Mark, who is also the owner of
Creative Photo and Graphic in
Ballston Spa. “I became familiar
with his work when he proposed
that I lay out a collage of his illustra-
tions and produce them as fine-art
prints. Those prints were a success
and distributed to all corners of the
country. David then told me about
his collection of marine objects and
it caught my interest. I asked to
photograph a few items and he was
more than willing. The images of
coral that resulted from the first
photo shoot intrigued David, so he
proposed an exhibit at Empire State
College. Since then, I visited his stu-
dio and selected the specific objects
to photograph specially for the
exhibition.”
In addition to the public exhibi-
tion, the college intends to utilize
the photographs as part of a student
course about photography
techniques.
SARATOGA
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- Mark Bolles’Exhibition Reveals
Stunning Detail
Nature, MAGNIFIED
Left to Right: tulip anther, Kemp’s ridley turtle skull, pencil urchin • Photos by Mark Bolles
Lake George is Back in the Groove this Weekend!high-profile tour with fellow Cuban
percussionist Dafnis Prieto, who
performed at the Lake George festi-
val in 2007.
Next to perform will be saxo-
phonist John Ellis, who is backed by
the New Orleans sounds of the band
Double-Wide. Ellis’s album,
“Dance Like There’s No
Tomorrow,” introduced Double-
Wide, whose personnel has an inter-
esting combination of saxophone,
drums, organ and sousaphone.
Billboard describes Double-Wide as
“…jazz steeped in the ‘who-dat’
nation through a hip Brooklyn lens.”
Closing out the afternoon will be
vocalist and alto sax player Grace
Kelly, who, at the age of 19, has six
recordings to her credit and some
lofty accolades including being
named “Jazz Artist of The Year” at
the Boston Music Awards in 2008
and 2010; “Alto Saxophonist Rising
Star” in Downbeat magazine’s crit-
ics poll in 2010; and "Best Jazz Act
in Boston" for a three consecutive
years by the Boston Phoenix.
On Saturday evening, a special
concert with the Don Byron New
Gospel Quintet begins at 7:30 p.m.
With this project, Byron (on clarinet
and saxophone) combines his own
compositions with traditional
Gospel pieces, featuring gospel/jazz
vocalist DK Dyson. Byron has been
consistently voted best clarinetist by
critics and readers alike in leading
international music journals since
being named “Jazz Artist of the
Year” by Downbeat magazine in
1992. His Blue Note release, “Ivey-
Divey,” was voted Album of the
Year 2004 by Jazz Times magazine.
According to Time Magazine,
“Calling Don Byron a jazz musician
is like calling the Pacific wet – it just
doesn’t begin to describe it...”
Sunday’s program opens with
Charles Cornell, a gifted pianist
from nearby Hartford Central
School, who will attend Purchase
College Conservatory in the fall.
Charles studied with internationally
renowned local hero of jazz, Lee
Shaw, for five years and credits
much of his success to her. On
Sunday, he will be joined by an
equally talented young band from
the area.
A highlight of the weekend will
feature Apex, featuring alto-sax
players Rudresh Mahanthappa and
Bunky Green. The group recently
graced the cover of Downbeat mag-
azine. Mahanthappa is one of the
most innovative young musicians
and composers in jazz today. He has
incorporated the culture of his
Indian ancestry and fused a myriad
of influences to create a ground-
breaking artistic vision. His 2008
release, “Kinsmen,” was named one
of the Top Jazz CDs for the year by
New York Times, NPR and the
BBC.
The festival will close with the
Kyle Eastwood Quintet. Kyle, the
son of Clint Eastwood, is the prod-
uct of a musical family. After study-
ing filmmaking, he turned his ener-
gies to music and in 1998 his debut
album, “From Here to There,” was
released on Sony. After two more
album releases in 2004 and 2006,
Eastwood combined his interests of
film and music together. As a com-
poser, Eastwood began working in
film with a contribution to the score
for “Mystic River.” Subsequent
compositions for film include pieces
for “Million Dollar Baby” and
soundtracks for “Flags of Our
Fathers,” “Letters from Iwo Jima,”
“Gran Torino” and “Invictus.”
The Lake George Arts Project is
able to present the Lake George Jazz
Weekend thanks to the generous
support from Kenneth and Susan
Gruskin, the village and town of
Lake George, program advertisers
and public funds from the New York
State Council on the Arts.
For information about the festival
and individual artists, visit
www.lakegeorgearts.org/lakege-
orge-jazz.htm.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201130 PULSE
Lake GeorgeJazz Weekend Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake GeorgeSaturday, September 17, and Sunday,September 18Free
LAKE GEORGE - The Lake
George Jazz Weekend will celebrate
its 28th year this Saturday and
Sunday, September 17 and 18. The
festival is held at Shepard Park, in
the heart of Lake George Village, a
beautiful setting along the shores of
the lake. There is free admission to
all shows throughout the weekend.
Concert goers are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs or blankets to the
park. Several food vendors will be
available.
The Jazz Weekend festival has
been notable for bringing highly-tal-
ented and credentialed artists to the
region, several who are making both
their festival and area debuts.
Saturday’s performance begins
with Cuban-born pianist Osmany
Paredes. Paredes gained national
attention a few years back during a
BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County
Historical Society’s fourth annual Oktoberfest
will take place at Brookside Museum on
Saturday, September 24.
This Oktoberfest event has raised over $14,000 annually for Brookside’s
educational programs, which benefit thousands of Saratoga County children
each year. At the event, enjoy German beer and food tastings and a silent auc-
tion packed with unique items. Food will be catered by Rolf’s Pork Store of
Albany. The cost is $40 per person, $75 for two, or $350 for a table of 10.
Details are available at the museums website: www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Brookside Museum, a nonprofit organization located at 6 Charlton Street
in the historic Village of Ballston Spa, is the home of the Saratoga County
Historical Society. Brookside’s mission is to inspire community memory by
telling the story of Saratoga through engaging exhibits and interactive pro-
grams. For more information on Brookside, call (518) 885-4000.
Think Oktoberfest!
Don Byron New Gospel Quintet
Performance Schedule:Saturday, September 17, 1-6 p.m. Osmany Peredes QuartetJohn Ellis and Double-WideGrace Kelly Quintet Special evening performance at 7:30 p.m.: Don Byron New Gospel Quintet
Sunday, September 18, 1-6 p.m.:Charles Cornell QuartetApex: Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky GreenKyle Eastwood Quintet
Kyle Eastwood
GraceKelly
BALLSTON SPA – A perfect way to celebrate halfway to St. Patty’s Day!
The 15th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival will return to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Friday
and Saturday, September 16 and 17, bringing togeth-
er some of the greatest Celtic performers in the
world. Altogether, more than 30 acts are scheduled.
“The talent this year draws from the best of the
best in the world of Celtic music - from rock to tra-
ditional and everything in-between," said Festival
Executive Director Matt Nelligan. "We're proud to
say that Irish 2000 is rated among the top five Irish
festivals in the United States.”
On Friday, music flows from 5-11 p.m. Saturday’s
music is non-stop from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. over three
different stages. The complete music
schedule is below.
In addition, the festival features a
dance stage with lessons and perform-
ances by schools of Irish dance, a
“Celtic Kids” area with rides and
games, as well as more than 100 food
and craft vendors
Tickets for each day are $20 at the
gate and children age 10 and under are
admitted free. There is a $3 parking
fee per car at the fairgrounds.
For more information about the
15th Annual Irish 2000 Music and
Arts Festival, phone (888) 414-3378
or visit http://irish2000fest.com.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 PULSE 31
Everyone’s Irish this Weekend!
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201132 FFOOOODD
As I mentioned in this column last
week, the New York State chapter of
the Northeast Organic Farmers
Association has put forth many
ways the average citizen can encour-
age sustainable and healthy eating-
one of them being to challenge your-
self by eating all locally grown
organic foods. There is hardly a bet-
ter way to do this and appreciate the
bounty of our local food system than
a trip to the Saratoga Farmers’
Market. Even in the aftermath of
storms Irene and Lee, our farmers
are producing wonderful fresh salad
ingredients. Albeit, the greens we
love suffered greatly from too much
water and not enough sunlight and
will take a few weeks to make a full
comeback, not to worry, there are
many other fresh products that can
make delicious salads. There is the
last of summer vegetables on the
tables alongside fall fruit. The fall
apple harvest has begun and every-
one’s favorite is here, the Honey
Crisp! Today I share a fall favorite-
a flavorful salad that mixes tart and
sweet, fruit and green with a bit of
snap to make your taste buds go
crazy. It’s also a wonderful salad to
bring to a picnic or potluck to share.
(Hint, the Locavore Potluck,
Sunday, September 25 at the
Farmers’ Market Pavilions on High
Rock Avenue, 3-5 p.m., is welcome
to all.) Enjoy the local bounty!
Apple andCabbage Fall Salad
Ingredients
(serves 6-8)
1 tbsp.
cooking oil
1 medium red
onion, sliced
thin
3 cups
shredded
red cabbage
3 cups
shredded green cabbage
2 large Honey Crisp Apple,
cored and diced large
1/4 cup cider vinegar (or you
can use fresh cider and
lemon juice)
1/4 tsp pepper
optional (sprinkle some plain
goat cheese over top)
Directions
1. Heat oil in wok/frying pan
over medium heat
2. Add onion and shredded
cabbages and stir-fry until
slightly softened
3. Add vinegar and pepper
and stir over heat for one minute
4. Remove from heat, stir
in apple and serve
Note: if planning to take this salad
to a picnic, allow the cooked cab-
bage to cool and add and toss in
apples right before serving as they
will brown and look less appealing
otherwise. IF topping with goat
cheese, always do so right before
serving.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Marketoperates on Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.and Saturdays, 9 a.-m.-1 p.m. at thePavilions on High Rock Ave, indowntown Saratoga Springs.
All Local Ingredients Make A Great Fall Salad
Suzanne VoigtFarmers’Market
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Raising Hector
One DayEmma and Dexter graduate from school and end up at her place
for what could’ve been the beginning of a whirlwind romance or aone-night stand, but ends as something of a near-miss with themdeciding to remain friends. Emma (played by Anne Hathaway withan absentee accent that comes and goes with no real mention) is anaspiring writer from a humble background. Dexter (played by JimSturgess of 21 and Across the Universe) is the son of wealthy par-ents with whom he has a difficult relationship.
Through many years we see Dexter (Sturgess) go from a television personality who’s despised even by his fans toa man with no career who takes a job at a restaurant in the hopes of moving up the ladder in the organization tomake a living for his wife and child. Meanwhile Emma (Hathaway) spends most of that time working in a Mexicanrestaurant and is involved with a man she doesn’t love but who loves her dearly. And for a large portion of that timein her life, she and Dexter are not speaking, despite being each other’s best friends.
While Sturgess is believable enough as the uber-cad who gets by on charm until that gives way to substance abuseand boorishness, and Hathaway is fine save for her accent, the story isn’t very interesting and the ending left meannoyed and confused and maybe more than a little aggravated. This is not really what one looks for in unadulter-ated sap. (5.3/10)
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Community Sports BulletinVarsity Football
Schedule
Ballston Spa
09/09: at Schenectady, 41-34 W
09/16: at Albany, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Bethlehem, 7 p.m.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake09/09: at Amsterdam, 7-23 L
09/16: vs. Schenectady, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Shaker, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Springs09/09: vs. Bethlehem, 14- 43 L
09/16: at Guilderland, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Niskayuna, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Central Catholic
09/09: vs. Cambridge, 12-57 L
09/16: at Catholic Central, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Rensselaer, 7 p.m.
Schuylerville09/10: at Cohoes, 28-0 W
09/16: at Cobleskill, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m.
South Glens Falls09/09: at Lansingburgh, 0-28 L
09/16: vs. Gloversville, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Amsterdam, 7 p.m.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Liberty
League has announced that women's soc-
cer senior Meghan Sleezer, men's tennis
sophomore Jimmy Sherpa and men's soc-
cer freshman Brock Bakewell have all
earned weekly honors for their perform-
ances this past week.
Sleezer earned Co-Defensive Player of
the Week after leading the Thoroughbreds
to a pair of 1-0 victories in the Skidmore
Invitational. Sleezer made 11 saves in
Saturday's win over Farmingdale St. and
made one save in Sunday's victory over
Westfield St., extending her scoreless
streak to 279 minutes. Skidmore hosts
Plattsburgh on Friday at 7 p.m.
Sherpa was named Co-Performer of the
Week after a strong showing at the Stony
Brook Invitational. Competing against
Division I schools, Sherpa reached the
finals of both the Flight-A Singles and
Flight-A Doubles after defeating the top
seed in each bracket. The Thoroughbreds
return to action on September 17 at the
Middlebury Invite.
Bakewell earned Co-Rookie of the
Week honors after posting a goal and an
assist in a pair of victories for Skidmore
this week. Against New Paltz, Bakewell
set up the game-winning goal with his
first collegiate assist and in a 1-0 win over
Arcadia, he scored the game's lone goal.
Liberty League Tabs ThreeSkidmore
Student-Athletes
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Thunder 16U softball team is holding
their tryouts September 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. - noon. The tryouts will be
position specific, and players that play multiple positions will have the oppor-
tunity to showcase their skills in different spots. Pitchers should be available for
light throwing. Catchers should bring their own gear. The Thunder is a highly
competitive team and anyone interested in playing at this level that possesses
good team spirit is encouraged to tryout. The team plays in multiple tourna-
ments and league play. If you have any questions, please contact Randy
Burgess by email at [email protected], or by phone at (518) 893-0221.
Tryouts for Saratoga Thunder 16U Softball
Al Mottau
Golf Daze
Mechanicville Golf Club
Frog Island:
Low Gross:
Clyde Driggers - 38
Chuck Devito, Jr. - 40
Low Net:
Doug Pearl - 28
Dick McBride - 29
Rich Ciulla - 29
Women’s Low Gross:
Laurie Phelps - 40
Airway Meadows
Airway Meadows will hold its 13th annual
Oktoberfest Golf Tournament Sunday,
October 9. Check in and breakfast will begin
at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
The tournament will follow a four-player
scramble flighted format.
Steak, chicken, pork and German food and
drink will be served all day, with lots of con-
tests and prizes. Contests include a putting
and chipping challenge, with prizes like a
free membership at stake.
Cost is $93 per golfer. Those interested
must preregister by October 1.
NENYPGA
2011 ALS Pro Am Invitational:
First Gross:
Anders Mattson - Saratoga National Golf
Club
Bill Frutchy - Schechter Team
Brandon Haase - Schechter Team
Larry Schechter - Schechter Team
Tom Patterson - Schechter Team
Closest to Hole the Hole
#2 - Rick Seiler - 12’0”
#12 - Chuck Treadgold - 5’11”
College Golf
Tim Brown Invitational:
Team Scores:
Skidmore - 583
Rochester - 602
RPI - 603
Farmingdale - 632
MCLA - 639
Castleton - 661
Purchase - 664
SUNY-Cobleskill - 703
St. Joseph’s - 704
Top Players:
Zach Grossman (Skid) - 140
Grant Rosener (RPI) -141
Nick Paladino (Roch) - 145
John McCarthy (Skid) - 146
Anthony DiLisio (Skid) - 148
Scott Pinder (Skid) - 148
Garrett Coglan (Skid) - 149
Saratoga Spa Golf Course
The first annual Saratoga County EOC
Golf Tournament, a four-player scramble,
will be held Tuesday, October 4 at the
Saratoga Spa Golf Course. Registration starts
at 7:30 a.m. with kickoff at 9:00 a.m. The
event will include a continental breakfast, 18
holes of golf with a cart and various contests,
including a "hole in one" challenge sponsored
by Mangino Buick GMC Chevrolet. After the
event there will be a BBQ luncheon with
awards. This event will benefit the Saratoga
County EOC's many programs, which
include various food programs (soup kitchen,
food pantry, summer lunch program, rural
food delivery and more), weatherization proj-
ects, WIC, Head Start, Crisis Intervention,
and English as a Second Language, just to
name a few. Saratoga County EOC invites
you to join them in supporting this event.
Please contact Dottie Sellers, administrative
assistant, at (518) 587-3158 ext. 11 or d.sell-
[email protected] for further information,
or visit www.saratogaeoc.org.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 SSPPOORRTTSS 37
Damian
Fantauzzi
Saratoga County’s Strength
in High School Sports
Have you ever noticed how well
the Saratoga County schools do in
the interscholastic world of Section
II sports? Every year, in practically
all sports, the local schools are in the
mix come playoff time. In the fall,
the sports offered to high school ath-
letes are football, soccer, girls' ten-
nis, field hockey, swimming, volley-
ball, cross country and golf. The
county schools seem to be in the
thick of the sectional championships
every year. That does not include
rowing, which is not affiliated with
the interscholastic New York State
Public Schools System - this pro-
gram is independent and has its own
organization. The winter and spring
are no different, with the sports in
the winter like hockey, wrestling,
basketball, indoor track, swimming,
bowling, skiing and gymnastics. In
the spring the sports include boys'
tennis, track and field, lacrosse,
baseball, softball and again rowing.
Our county is highly respected as
one of the most competitive inter-
scholastic sports counties in the
state! Cheerleading has become
more and more a sport than a group
of girls and boys leading a crowd to
support their favorite team. If I left a
sport out of the picture, it is
unintentional.
There is no other area in upstate
New York, except perhaps for the
Syracuse area, that has as many
schools involved in intersectional
play and the state championship
process (which comes at the end of
the regular seasons and sectional
play). Even with the schools of
New York City and Long Island, the
Saratoga County schools make their
mark as being very competitive!
One of the obvious reasons for the
success of the county schools is, of
course, the athletes. Every year the
local schools produce outstanding
athletes! But I feel that what's truly
behind these successful school ath-
letic teams is good coaching! The
knowledge and skill of the many
coaches that make up the Saratoga
County interscholastic high school
teams have proven to be the back-
bone of these successful sports pro-
grams. Also, one of the biggest con-
tributors to the overall success has
been parental support - years ago
parents were not as committed as
they have been in the past 20 years!
In today's world of sports there
are more opportunities for the high
school athlete to participate than
there were three or four decades
ago. That is because there are more
choices (more sports to pick from)
compared to 30 to 40 years ago,
when the big three of baseball, bas-
ketball and football dominated the
sports world. To a lesser degree,
track and cross country, wrestling
(not all schools had wrestling) and
bowling were also popular, but gen-
erally speaking, that was it! Also,
back then there were no girls' pro-
grams (other than cheerleading and
a few extramural sports).
High school kids of the late 20th
and 21st centuries, especially girls,
have more opportunities to become
involved with a sport than ever
before. The new format of the inter-
sectionals and state championship
play has given high school athletes
more incentives to excel and prepare
in the offseason with a goal to be as
good as they possibly can.
Coaching, which has also changed,
seems to have more of a fanatical
approach to the teaching and coach-
ing of a sport. The athletes and
coaches of Saratoga County have
bought into this philosophy and
have proven how well it has been
working. My hat goes off to the
teams of the county schools, for the
success that they have displayed
over the past 15 to 20 years! It is a
new era in high school sports, and
we have reaped its rewards here on
the local scene! Good luck to all of
the county schools and the athletes,
you're a fun group to follow and
watch!
Ballston Spa Falls to Shen,
Rebounds Against Columbiaby Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston
Spa boys' varsity soccer team., last
year's Section II Class-AA Co-
Champions, had themselves a busy
week - first falling to
Shenendehowa before bouncing
back the very next day with a win
over Columbia.
Facing off against Shenendehowa
Tuesday, September 13, the Scotties
struggled for 90 minutes of play to
hit their stride. For much of the
opening period, senior captain Evan
Mendez in goal held the Plainsmen
at bay, fending off a barrage of
attacks to keep it a scoreless game.
But with just three minutes left in
the opening period, a lucky shot by
Shen's Saamy Teymouri bounced
off the right post to draw first blood
against the Scotties.
While the Scotties struggled to
get something going on offense,
Shen returned in the second period
with renewed confidence. Within a
five minute frame early in the sec-
ond half, the Plainsmen added
another three goals, giving them a 4-
0 edge against Ballston Spa. While
Mendez was able to register eight
saves for the game, his offense was
unable to convert, and Ballston Spa
fell in a shutout loss against the
Plainsmen.
Eager to put the game behind
them, the Scotties returned to action
Wednesday, September 14 at
Columbia.
While Columbia’s Tyler Casavant
put his team up on the scoreboard
first, Ballston Spa’s Connor Preece
fielded a long punt from Mendez,
slid past the defense and connected
with the back of the net 32 minutes
into the first period to tie the game
1-1.
With the game still tied in the sec-
ond period, Ballston Spa’s Nick
Comiskey shot the ball to teammate
Dylan Prehoda, who broke away for
photos by MarkBolles.com - Saratoga TODAY
Ballston Spa struggled to find the back of the net againstShenendehowa, but had no such difficulty against Columbia.
the goal to give the Scotties the 2-1
edge and the victory.
Ballston Spa resumes play
Saturday, September 17, as they
return to their home field against
Bethlehem.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201138 SSPPOORRTTSS
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The
Adirondack Trust Allegiance
Bowl returns to Saratoga Springs
High School Saturday, September
17, featuring high speed, explo-
sive action as CSFL (Collegiate
Sprint Football League) teams
from Army and Navy battle it out
for the first time in the region
since 2007.
Returning for its seventh year in
Saratoga Springs, the Allegiance
Bowl puts a few twists on the
standard football formula. Known
as sprint football, the CSFL places
a 172 pound weight limit on all
players participating just three
days prior to kickoff. Due to the
lowered weight requirements,
sprint football focuses more on
speed, athleticism and team play,
rather than on player size. As a
result, sprint football is regarded
as one of the fastest and most
explosive events in the sport.
And, to make matters even
more exciting, this year's
Allegiance Bowl will feature the
return of one of sport's greatest
rivalries - Army vs. Navy. Last
year, Army managed to edge
Navy in the CSFL title game with
a final score of 32-30. Meeting in
Saratoga Springs for the first time
since the title game, both teams
will have something to prove as
they take the field.
"We have been looking to
schedule another Army/Navy
game since the teams' exciting
2007 appearance," said Scott
Perkins, the Allegiance Bowl's
organizing committee chair. "We
were pleased when the league
awarded us the Army/Navy game
because we know that this game
will showcase the very best in col-
legiate weight regulated varsity
level football."
In antici-
pation of
Sa tu rday ' s
game, the
S a r a t o g a
S p r i n g s
Holiday Inn
is hosting a
" K i c k o f f "
banquet, featuring the West Point
Strings Chamber Ensemble,
Colgate University's "Swinging
'Gates" a cappella group, and 1984
Olympic Gold Medalist Jeff
Blatnick as the keynote speaker.
The banquet will be held at 6:30
p.m. on Friday, September 16.
Tickets for the banquet are on sale
for $25 ($20 for children 16 and
under) and can be purchased by
calling (518) 588-6952.
Saturday's game day activities
are scheduled to include a sky div-
ing exhibition, the Korean War
Veterans Color Guard and a mili-
tary aircraft flyover during pre-
game celebrations. Halftime will
feature local marching bands and
the West Point Cadet silent drill
team, and post-game ceremonies
include the presentation of the
most valuable player award, pres-
entation of the Adirondack Trust
Allegiance Bowl Championship
Trophy and more.
Pre-game activites for the
Allegiance Bowl will begin
Saturday at 12:45 p.m., followed
shortly by a 1 p.m. kickoff at the
Saratoga Springs High School
football field along West Ave.
Tickets can be purchased in
advance for $5, or for $8 at the
gate on game day. Children 5 years
of age and under are free. Tickets
may be purchased at your local
Price Chopper store, any
Adirondack Trust Company
branch, Walton's Sport Shop, at
Perkins and Perkins Attorneys at
Law, or by calling (518) 584-8844
ext. 2441.
Adirondack Trust
Allegiance Bowl Returns
with Army vs. Navy
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
Hats Off Volleyball TournamentSARATOGA SPRINGS - Eleven
girls' volleyball teams from across the
region gathered at Saratoga Springs
High School Saturday, September 10,
for the Hats Off Volleyball
Tournament, co-hosted by Saratoga
Central Catholic High School and
Saratoga Springs High School.
Teams were seeded into three divi-
sions following pool play. In the
"Win" division, Schuylerville fell to
Beekmantown 21-25, 25-15, 25-16.
In the "Place" division, Saratoga
Springs defeated Fort Edward in the
first round of play 20-25, 25-10, 25-
14. Meanwhile, co-host Saratoga
Central Catholic was defeated by
Niskayuna 25-15, 25-18. Saratoga
Springs moved on to face Niskayuna,
who defeated Saratoga for the cham-
pionship in a heavily competitive
match, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22.
In the "Show" division,
Stillwater defeated Granville
in the first round of play 25-
23, 25-22, but fell to
Schenectady in the final
match by 20-25, 25-11,
25-23.
Eleven athletes were select-
ed to the All Tournament
Team for their oustanding
play at the conclusion of the
match. Those named included
Guilderland's Allison
VanDoren, Beekmantown's
Chelsey Besaw, Hartford's
Brittany Brayman,
Schuylerville's Jade Williams,
Niskayuna's Rachel
Meachem, Saratoga Springs'
Camila Machado, Saratoga Catholic's
Marie Sullivan, Fort Edward's
Reaghan Heym, Schenectady's Denia
Gaillard, Stillwater's Ari Burton, and
Granville's Kaylee Pratt.
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