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by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY

See Freihofer’s page 24

by Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY

The Natural

Photo Provided

Lenny Baker

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Wilton Plans Aheadpg 5

Education pg 10

Franklin Community Center pg 13

Socially Speaking pg 15

Saratoga Transparency Website pg 16

MALTA – It’s not very often that afighter of any discipline makes the tran-sition from amateur to professionalafter a single bout. Then again, LennyBaker isn’t your typical mixed martialartist.

The 31-year-old former WarrensburgHigh School wrestling standout andDivision III collegiate national champi-on competed in his first amateur mixed

martial arts (MMA) bout after trainingin Brazilian jiu-jitsu to prepare. Thetraining paid off during the event inlate January, as he defeated his oppo-nent by knockout in under a minuteinto the first round. That result, mixedwith his freestyle wrestling back-ground, was enough for Baker to sign amulti-fight contract with the NewJersey-based Caged Fury FightingChampionships (CFFC) in April.

Just two months later, Baker is set to

SARATOGA SPRINGS – TheSaratoga Performing Arts Center(SPAC) hosts the 35th annualFreihofer’s Saratoga Jazz FestivalSaturday, June 30 – Sunday, July 1,bringing together some of thebiggest names in jazz to the two-day, two-stage festival.

This year features a star-studdedlineup, including performances by

Diana Krall, Chris Botti, EsperanzaSpalding, Trombone Shorty,Maceo Parker, the Yellowjackets,Hiromi, Christian McBride andmore.

As one of the longest-runningjazz celebrations in the world, thefestival draws nearly 15,000 peo-ple to the region each year. Seepage 24 to learn more about thisyear’s performers and schedule.

Thousands Expected atSPAC for Jazz Celebration

Enjoy the Fourth of July in downtown SaratogaSprings during the All-American Celebration. See page 25 for a full schedule of events.

Local Fighter Makes Professional Debut This Weekend

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 20122

Hats Off To Ya! Photos By Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.com

Artist and hat designer Caroline Blake held a hat show atSkidmore College’s Surrey Gardens on June 23. The theme ofthe show was “Little Red Riding Hood,” but no big, bad wolvesto be seen here. The show also involved some hat making forthe kids, a silent auction and tango music and dancing pro-vided by Tango Fusion Dance Company. Our cameras werethere when all the caps, fedoras, veils and red riding hoodswere on display. Maybe you’ll see something you’d like to beseen in at the Saratoga Race Course this summer.

SARATOGA

TODAY BLOTTER3Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012

Darin E. Davis, 42, of 122 Tallow

Wood Drive, Clifton Park, has been

charged with four counts of second-

degree unlawful surveillance, a

class-E felony. Davis was arrested

October 31 in Clifton Park for inci-

dents that occurred October 29 and

October 30 and is expected to return

to court at a later date.

Scott M. Forgett, 36, of 160

Lincoln Ave., Apt. 12C, Saratoga

Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge

of failing to register as a sex offend-

er, a class-E felony. Forgett was

arrested February 16 in Saratoga

Springs for an incident that occurred

February 2 and is scheduled to return

to court for sentencing August 17.

Craig M. Harris, 38, homeless,

was resentenced May 10 by Judge

Jerry J. Scarano to one to three years

in state prison with credit for time

served, probation terminated, after

Harris admitted to violating his pro-

bation. Harris was originally con-

victed July 25, 2008, of first-degree

aggravated unlicensed operation of a

motor vehicle, a class-E felony. He

was also convicted February 8,

2009, of driving while intoxicated, a

misdemeanor. Harris was originally

sentenced to time served and five

years of probation for the felony

charge, and to participate in the

Road to Recovery Program for the

misdemeanor charge.

Theodore B. Pamper, 23, of 538

Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, pleaded

guilty to a charge of third-degree

criminal possession of marijuana, a

class-E felony. Pamper was arrested

December 29 in Saratoga Springs

and is scheduled to return to court

for sentencing September 7.

Alexander P. Gayheart, 22, of 37

Ash St., Saratoga Springs, pleaded

guilty to a charge of third-degree

attempted criminal possession of a

controlled substance, a class-C

felony. Gayheart was arrested

January 23 in Saratoga Springs and

has been sentenced to two years in

state prison and two years of post-

release supervision.

Wallace Griffin, 63, of 113

Haughney Rd., Schaghticoke, plead-

ed guilty to a charge of failing to

report an address change within 10

days, a class-E felony. Griffin was

arrested February 19 in Waterford

for an incident that occurred

December 5 and has been sentenced

to time served.

Calvin H. Fling Jr., 33, of 16 E

4th St., Apt. B04, Mount Vernon,

pleaded guilty to a charge of second-

degree criminal possession of a con-

trolled substance, a class-A-II

felony. Fling was arrested March 23

in Halfmoon and has been sentenced

to six and a half years in state prison

and five years of post-release super-

vision.

Katelyn A. Spadafora, 22, of 23

Seward St., Apt. 4C, Saratoga

Springs, pleaded guilty to a charge

of driving while intoxicated, a class-

E felony. Spadafora was arrested

September 2 in Saratoga Springs and

has been sentenced to time served,

five years of probation and use of an

ignition interlock device for three

years as a condition of discharge.

Briani White, 25, of 25 Hughes

Rd., Middle Grove, pleaded guilty to

a charge of third-degree burglary, a

class-D felony. White was arrested

October 15, 2009, for an incident

that occurred July 31, 2009, and has

been sentenced to two to four years

in state prison with credit for time

served and to make restitution in the

amount of $50 plus surcharge.

Stephen W. Michaels, 52, of 3

Brook Hollow Rd., Ballston Lake,

pleaded guilty to a charge of driving

while intoxicated, a class-E felony.

Michaels was arrested February 17

in Clifton Park and has been sen-

tenced to five days in Saratoga

County Jail, five years of probation,

use of an ignition interlock device,

fines and surcharges.

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SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 20124 WEEK IN REVIEWLocal Developer SubmitsPlans for Downtown MovieTheater

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Local

builder Sonny Bonacio presented

Saratoga County and city planners

with plans to build an 11-screen

movie theater with a total of 770

seats in the currently vacant Price

Chopper building on the corner of

Railroad Place and Church Street.

The design shows a 24,000-square-

foot ground floor for the theaters,

and 36,000 square feet between

three higher floors for office space.

The Saratoga County Planning

Board was required to consider

Bonacio’s application because

Church Street is a state road. The

city has not had a major movie the-

ater since Broadway’s Community

Theater closed in 1980. The Wilton

Mall is home to an eight-screen

Regal Cinemas, but is located a

considerable distance from down-

town Saratoga Springs. The

Planning Board is expected to start

review of the application next

month and the plan does not require

the approval of City Council. The

location of the theater would be

only a few dozen feet from the

brand new parking garage on

Woodlawn Avenue.

Two Malta Fire Companiesto Incorporate

MALTA – The Malta Ridge and

Round Lake Fire Companies have

begun the legal processes involved

with establishing a new nonprofit

company that would build, own and

manage a joint fire station for the

town of Malta. The two companies

are hopeful they can break ground

on the facility by next spring. The

two companies incorporating

would allow them to purchase a 2.2

acre parcel on Hemphill Drive and

start obtaining required zoning

approvals for building the joint fire-

house. Representatives from Malta

Ridge estimated construction could

take 18 months, with a goal of

being fully operational by the end

of 2014. The two companies origi-

nally tried to build their shared

space on Dunning Street, but faced

scrutiny from residents in the

Luther Forest Housing

Development, forcing the compa-

nies to consider other options. The

new station is estimated to cost

$3.6 million in construction costs.

The station is being developed to

save money down the line for the

two companies, allowing them to

consolidate and close smaller sub-

stations.

Woman Charged with SixthDWI

BALLSTON SPA – A serial

drunk driver has once again been

pulled off the road for driving

while intoxicated. Sally G.

Longton, 43, of Saratoga Springs,

received her sixth DWI arrest June

24 when she was stopped by vil-

lage police. She was charged with

felony driving while intoxicated

and three counts of second-degree

harassment. Ballston Spa police

released a statement saying

Longton’s arrest followed a tip

from a concerned citizen. She is

currently serving probation for the

latest felony conviction which took

place in November of 2009. She

has five DWI convictions total

since 1995. It should be noted that

despite the litany of convictions,

Longton was carrying a valid New

York State driver’s license at the

time of her arrest, having been

paroled from prison on the same

charge less than a year earlier.

Malta Residents Lookingfor Pitbull That Bit 12-year-old

MALTA – After a young boy

was bitten by a pit bull last week,

Malta residents are hoping to track

down the dog and its owner, before

the child receives rabies shots as a

precautionary measure. The 12-

year-old boy was bitten on the

evening of Monday, June 18, on the

sidewalk in front of Chango

Elementary School. The boy’s

mother spoke at a recent Malta

Town Board meeting but asked not

to be identified. She claimed the

dog’s owner did nothing to prevent

the attack and afterwards remarked

that her dog “does not like kids”

before walking away. Malta Town

Supervisor Paul Sausville issued a

statement asking for the public’s

help in locating the white pit bull.

He asks that if anyone may be

familiar with the dog in question, to

contact Malta Animal Control

Officer Don Stack at 432-2737 or

the Saratoga County Sheriff’s

Office at 885-6761. If the dog is not

located and verified as being vacci-

nated, the child will have to begin

painful rabies treatments as early as

this week.

Man Admits Role in 2007Rex Appliance Burglary

BALLSTON SPA – A

Massachusetts man has confessed

to playing a role in a March 2007

burglary in which $48,000 worth of

electronic equipment was stolen

from the now-defunct Rex TV and

Appliances in the Wilton Mall,

according to Saratoga County pros-

ecutors. Michael Vasquez, 30, of

Lawrence, Mass., pleaded guilty to

a felony third-degree burglary

charge in Saratoga County Court

June 26, according to District

Attorney James A. Murphy III.

Vasquez was first charged in con-

nection with the robbery just hours

earlier. The charges claim Vasquez

helped load the stolen electronics

into vans from a neighboring pet

store. The burglary was still an

open case before a Massachusetts

State Policeman recovered one of

the stolen televisions while search-

ing Vasquez’s apartment on an

unrelated matter. Sheriff’s investi-

gators then checked the cell phone

records the day of the burglary to

find a match. Murphy says

Vasquez was also charged with

felony grand larceny, but that the

sentence would have run concur-

rently with the more severe burgla-

ry charge and prosecutors decided

not to pursue the matter.

Man Charged After Driving103 MPH ThroughConstruction Zone

HALFMOON – An Averill Park

man was arrested June 26 for trav-

eling 103 MPH through a work

zone along the Northway.

According to the New York State

Police, Ryan K. Spiak, 31, was

clocked by two troopers who

began their pursuit of Spiak’s 2010

Chevrolet Traverse heading south.

No road workers were hit, but sev-

eral cones were knocked over by

the SUV. The chase ended when

Spiak entered Troy via Alternate

Route 7. It was there that Spiak

crashed his vehicle, and fled the

scene. He was apprehended short-

ly after leaving the vehicle. He

faces a felony reckless endanger-

ment charge, as well as misde-

meanor charges for unlawful flee-

ing of a police officer, possession

of a hypodermic needle, criminal

possession of a controlled sub-

stance and driving under the influ-

ence of drugs. He was arraigned in

Halfmoon before Judge Kevin

Tollisen and remanded to Saratoga

County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.

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TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012 5

Planning Ahead

WILTON – Wilton TownSupervisor Arthur Johnson islooking to create a Long-TermPlanning Committee to set prior-ities for capital improvements foraging town assets, a committeehe hopes will allow the town toproactively plan ahead for costlychallenges, instead of reflexivelyreacting to unexpected problems.

“I plan on formally announcingthe committee at the next townboard meeting,” said SupervisorJohnson. “The committee wouldbe tasked with setting prioritiesas to what may need replacementor what may need rebuilding. Wewould try and put some fundsaside so that when these thingscome up, the money is there sowe’re not scrambling around try-ing to take the money out of one

year’s budget.” Though the committee still

needs to be formalized, tentative-ly it will be made up of thedepartment heads from the high-way department, parks and recre-ation department and the buildingand grounds department, as wellas the town’s comptroller and onetown board member. Ideally,Johnson hopes to put moneyaside for this committee duringthe town’s budgeting process toact as, “a kind of savings accountfor these kinds of capital expenseitems,” said Supervisor Johnson.

Already, there are several capi-tal projects that SupervisorJohnson hopes the new commit-tee will be able to plan for andtake on.

“We have a phone system thatis probably a dozen years old,and it’s hard to get replacementparts for it. So we really need to

think about replacing the phonesystem, and that’s probably a$40,000 or $50,000 purchase,”said Supervisor Johnson. “Ourtown court building will probablyneed a new roof in the nearfuture. The same kind of thingwith the senior center – maybenew furnaces. Those types ofexpenses that either could comeup unexpectedly or maybe onlyhave a five-year useful life left;I’d like to be able to plan aheadand put funds aside for thosetypes of things.”

The new committee will befocused more on maintaining andproviding upkeep to existingtown assets, not creating newcapital or construction projects.

“I think we’re doing wellfinancially, and I think we canafford to systematically put somefunds away in a reserve,” saidSupervisor Johnson. “This way,there will be a plan in place, andit should save us time during ourbudget process and give us anidea of what we should be prioritizing and pursuing.”


Wilton Supervisor Looks to Form Long-TermPlanning Committee at Next Board Meeting

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Small Town Fighter Makes Big Time Debut

make his professional debut duringthe CFFC XV pay-per-view event,taking place at the Borgata Hotel &Casino in Atlantic City, NewJersey, beginning at 7:30 p.m. June30. Despite the quick turnaround,Baker exudes confidence headinginto his professional debut.

“This is the best I’ve ever felt,”said Baker. “I haven’t felt this goodsince I was wrestling in college. Ihad a nutritionist put a diet plantogether. I made weight on time. Ifeel strong, I feel fast. It’s phenom-enal; everything is coming together

perfectly.” The CFFC promotion realizes

that Baker may not have the mostMMA bouts under his belt, but hisimpressive debut and amateurwrestling background carries sig-nificant weight.

“First of all, it’s pretty rare that aguy can get licensed after just oneamateur fight, but it’s no surprise tous that Lenny was able to get itbecause of his wrestling creden-tials,” said CFFC President RobHaydak.

Haydak says his familiarity withone of Baker’s trainers, as well asthat trainer’s enthusiastic support,

helped in making the decision tosign the 155-pound fighter.

“One of the things that promptedus, really more than anything, wasthat he’s with a great training camp,Spa City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Weknow one of the trainers there, EdFyvie, very well. He’s fought for usa number of times. Just through hisexcitement telling us that [Baker] issomeone we should take a look atand thinking he was going to besomeone special sort of piqued ourinterest.”

Haydak saw firsthand whatFyvie was talking about, and pur-sued Baker to sign with CFFC.

“We waited for that first amateurbout, and when it was pretty obvi-ous he was going to turn profes-sional, we made every effort on ourpart to sign him to a multi-fight contract.”

Baker’s background in wrestlingstarted while at Warrensburg HighSchool, before moving on to com-pete for SUNY Brockport. It wasthere he wrestled his way to the

2001 Division III 141-poundnational championship. Baker sayshe started training in jiu-jitsu inhopes of becoming better-roundedas a fighter.

To prepare for this fight specifi-cally, Baker says he’s sharpened uphis takedowns and worked with hisboxing coach Darin Rafferty toimprove his striking power.

Baker’s opponent for the CFFCevent is Judah Ciervo, who afterbeginning his professional careerwith a win, has lost his last twofights by TKO.

“He’s a taller guy with a muaythai background, so he’s going tobe using a lot of kicks and knees,”said Baker. “Obviously the kryp-tonite to anyone throwing kickswould be a wrestler, so when hethrows a kick I’m going to standhim on his head.”

Even if Ciervo’s done his home-work on Baker, his debut fight backin January doesn’t give Ciervomuch to prepare with. The fight,which is currently available in its

entirety on YouTube, lasted lessthan a minute. Baker hit his oppo-nent, Chris Lynde, with a doubleleg takedown before hitting himwith several punishing right handsto score the knockout victory.

According to Baker, that’s exact-ly how he drew it up.

“I knew that guy wasn’t going tostop my takedowns, and I knew Iwas too fast for him. I just had towait my turn, and once he steppedforward, I went for that takedown.You never know how it’s going togo, but fortunately it went the wayI thought it would.”

As he transitions to his profes-sional fighting career, Baker strivesto remain grateful toward his fami-ly and trainers for the supportthey’ve provided him throughouthis career. He has dedicated thisfight to his aunt RebeccaHitchcock, who passed away unex-pectedly in late May.

“I’d also want to dedicate thisfight to my caring mother and myhero, my dad,” said Baker.

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SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 20128 BUSINESS


Sharon Castro Wins Prestigious Photography Award

SARATOGA SPRINGS -

Local professional photographer

Sharon Castro has been turning

heads for years with her stunning

equine photography, her work

appearing regularly in Saratoga

TODAY, Simply Saratoga and

Equicurean. Now, Castro can

claim fame on the world stage,

having recently picked up her

first-ever honor in the 7th

Annual Black and White Spider

Awards - one of the most presti-

gious international black and

white photography awards in the

industry.

“I’m blown away,” said

Castro. “It still hasn’t set in.”

Castro was awarded second

place: Merit of Excellence in the

category of Sport Professional

for her photo, “Power of Two.”

“It is an incredible achieve-

ment to be selected among the

best from 8,223 entries we

received this year,” said Basil

Raymond O’Conor Retires After 16 Years asPresident of Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co.

SARATOGA SPRINGS -

Raymond F. O’Conor, former

deputy supervisor for the town

of Wilton and current president

and chief executive officer of

the Saratoga National Bank and

Trust Company, is stepping

down from his role at the bank

beginning July 1. O’Conor

plans to remain with the bank as

a chairman of the board, mak-

ing way for Dave DeMarco,

current executive vice president

of Glens Falls National Bank

and Trust Company, to fill the

vacancy. DeMarco will also

take over for O’Conor as chief

executive officer as of January

1, 2013.

“The bank’s board is very

pleased to have such a capable

executive as Dave DeMarco to

take over the leadership of

Saratoga National Bank,” said

O’Conor. “Dave has proven

expertise in commercial and

retail banking, marketing, as

well as a strong commitment to

community service. I am confi-

dent he will provide Saratoga

National Bank with strong lead-

ership for the future.”

O’Conor has served as presi-

dent and CEO with Saratoga

National Bank for 16 years, and

served five years as a chairman

of the board.

Owned by the Arrow

F i n a n c i a l C o r p o r a t i o n ,

O’Conor first joined Saratoga

National in 1988 as the assistant

vice president and financial

services officer. Before his

transfer, he began his career

with Arrow Financial working

at Glens Falls National in 1985.

photo by Sharon Castro Photography

Sharon Castro’s award-winning photo, “Power of Two”

O’Brien, the awards’ creative

director. “Sharon Castro’s

‘Power of Two,’ an exceptional

image... represents black and

white photography at its finest.”

For her accomplishment,

Castro’s “Power of Two” will

soon be published in The

PHOTO PAPER Magazine;

featured in a movie presented by

World Photographic Arts Films;

showcased at the online Winners

Gallery; and will benefit from an

international press campaign and

exposure.

This is Castro’s first entry in

the Black and White Spider

Awards. This year, she also sub-

mitted her photo, “Dancing With

the Dawn,” which became a

nominee in the Professional

Silhouette category.

“I entered the [contest] so long

ago, I almost forgot about it and

figured I didn’t get anything,”

said Castro. “Then out of the

blue I checked my email, and

there was the message!”

To view all entries and winners

for the 7th Annual Black and

White Spider Awards, visit

www.thespiderawards.com/galle

ry/7th.

To view more of Sharon

Castro’s work, visit her website

at www.sharoncastrophotogra-

phy.com.

Castro’s work can also be seen

on the cover and inside the

July/August 2012 edition of

Simply Saratoga magazine, on

stands now.

SARATOGA

TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012 BUSINESS 9

Volunteers Needed forInaugural SteeplechaseFestival

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The

Inaugural Steeplechase Festival at

Saratoga, taking place this fall

Saturday, September 15 at the historic

Saratoga Race Course needs volun-

teer leaders in all areas to help organ-

ize and manage this new event. Your

energy, talents and expertise will help

make a difference toward its success.

A one-hour “InfoSession” to learn

more about how you can get involved

will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 9

at the Saratoga Holiday Inn, the offi-

cial headquarter hotel for this annual

event.

The steeplechase festival is expect-

ed to attract many visitors to our

vibrant city, and all proceeds will ben-

efit two local charities – The

Thoroughbred Retirement

Foundation and Saratoga Bridges.

Saratoga TODAY newspaper is an

official media sponsor for the

Steeplechase Festival.

For more information or to make

reservations, contact Bob Giordano at

(518) 527-1496 or email

[email protected]. Be part of a

unique, new event happening in our

community.

Star 101.3 FM Purchased byLocal Businessmen

STILL-

WATER –

Six local

business-

men have

teamed up to form the Empire

Broadcasting Corporation, which

purchased four radio stations –

including Star 101.3 FM in Saratoga

Springs – for $1.2 million from the

Anastos Media Croup Incorporated

Correction:In the June 15 – June 22

issue of Saratoga TODAY, a

story titled “Virgil’s House to

Relocate, New English Pub to

Move In,” indicated that the

Henry Street Taproom, which

hopes to open at 86 Henry

Street later this year, would

open as a new English pub. We

have since learned from owner

Ryan McFadden that the new

establishment is designed to be

a beer bar, and not an English

pub, as was originally stated in

the article. Saratoga TODAY

regrets this error.

business briefs late last week.

Joe Reilly, a former member of the

New York State Broadcaster’s

Association, was joined by owner of

Albany’s Hippos Home

Entertainment Center Tony Hazapis;

Albany attorney Eugene Napierski;

Watervliet’s Scanris Inc. President

Neerev Patel; Niskayuna advertising

executive Joseph Tardi; and Albany’s

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. chairman

Thomas Tyrell in the purchase.

Along with Saratoga County’s Star

101.3 FM, the newly formed Empire

Broadcasting Corp. also purchased

WABY, 1160 AM in Mechanicville;

WVKZ, 1240 AM in Schenectady;

and WUAM, 900 AM in Watervliet.

Tone Creative HelpsNonprofits with “Websitesfor Good” Campaign

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Creative

marketing agency Tone Creative has

announced a new campaign,

“Websites For Good,” to help non-

profit organizations expand their

presence online and in their commu-

nities. The new program will provide

free website design and development

as well as brand strategy to three non-

profits and community organizations

in 2012.

Any nonprofit or community

organization can apply for

a free website at

www.tonecreative.com/givingback.

Owners Arielle Landsberg and Dan

Vidali feel that it’s important to use

their brand strategy and design skills

to build stronger connections

between nonprofits and their

communities.

“We’ve seen the results from past

projects and it’s an honor to help non-

profit organizations achieve their

goals,” said owner Dan Vidali.

Tone Creative has helped three

nonprofits achieve their marketing

goals in the past year. They reinvent-

ed Slow Food Saratoga Region’s

website and local brand presence and

also created a new website for the

Regional Farm and Food Project. The

new websites and marketing cam-

paigns have helped both organiza-

tions communicate better with their

members and vocalize their sustain-

able-minded, local food message.

Tone Creative also designed the

annual campaign graphics for

Shining Hope for Communities, a

nonprofit organization providing edu-

cation and creating opportunities for

young girls in Kibera, a part of

Nairobi, Kenya. The Newman’s Own

Foundation pledged to match up to

$100,000 in donations from the annu-

al campaign which helped bring fresh

water to Kibera, Kenya’s largest

slum.

Tone Creative encourages non-

profits and community organizations

to apply online, and wishes to contin-

ue the program indefinitely.

To learn more about “Websites For

Good” and Tone Creative, visit

www.tonecreative.com/givingback or

call (518) 633-4844.

SARATOGA


A.L.L. Fall 2012 BrochuresAvailable

SARATOGA SPRINGS -

Whatever you’re interested in,

A.L.L., the Academy for Lifelong

Learning at Saratoga Springs, has

something for you.

The A.L.L. fall 2012 brochure

and registration form are avail-

able at area libraries, through the

A.L.L. office and on the website:

www.esc.edu/ALL. Registration

must be received by July 10 to be

included in the first draw for

study group placement.

Greenfield Elementary’sDesign Day a Success

GREENFIELD - Having

recently announced the decision

to replace their community-built

playground with a brand-new

one, Greenfield Elementary

School engaged students and par-

ents alike in the design process,

throwing a 50th birthday party and

playground design unveiling June 6.

Throughout the June 6 school

day, students became “playground

designers” as they gave their input

to the new playground’s design

team from Leathers & Associates.

Many of those ideas were then

incorporated into the first draft of

the playground design and unveiled

at the party.

With an anticipated build date of

June 5-9, 2013, the school is now in

need of donors, volunteers and cor-

porate sponsors to make their play-

ground dreams a reality. For infor-

mation on what you can do to help,

visit the playground’s website at

www.greenfieldplayground.com.

Congratulations, 2012 Graduates!

Tuesdays for TotsA weekly theme-based program

for the littlest visitors.

Alphabet SoupWednesdays at 10:30 a.m.Each week participants will

learn a new letter of the alphabetthrough crafts, games, stories,songs and more.

Silly ScienceThursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noonEach week participants explore

the different ways science is allaround us.

Wiggle & GiggleFridays, between 10-11:30 a.m.Stop by to experiment with

movement and music. Walk thebalance beam, crawl through atunnel, toss bean bags and try outnew instruments!

School may be out for summer, but Saratoga County offers numerous opportunitiesfor youngsters to have fun-filled learning experiences OUTSIDE the classroom.

These free programs take placeevery Thursday in July at 1 p.m.and are open to children ages 5and up.

July 5: “We’re Cooking Now!” What did children eat at the time

of the American Revolution? Kidscan come and sample food fromthe past.

July 12: “Fun and Games andToys!”

Learn about the games and toysof Revolution times.

July 19: “Come Dancing!” Dancing was an important

social skill for adults and childrenalike. Kids can experience whatdance looked like over 200 yearsago.

July 26: “Let’s Dress Up!” Participants can dress like girls

and boys did during America’sRevolution by trying on ballgowns, long coats, soldiers’ uni-forms and settlers’ clothing.

Route 4, Schuylerville(518) 664-9821, ext. 1777

www.nps.gov/sara

Pre-registration can be done at

[email protected] or (518)

450-0321 and is always appreciated.

www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Karner Blue Butterfly WalkThursdays, July 5 & 12, at 10

a.m.: Fox Parcel (Route 50)

Delegan Pond Exploration OpenHours

Fridays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27, from9-11 a.m.: Camp Saratoga (ScoutRoad)

ParkFest 2012Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m.:

Gavin Park (Lewis Drive)

Wet’n Wild Wetland WalkThursday, July 19, at 10 a.m.:

Neilmann Parcel (Ruggles Road)

Scavenger Hunt Nature WalkThursday, July 26, at 10 a.m.: Old

Gick Farm (Rte. 50)

Animal Olympics!Saturday, July 28, at 10 a.m.:

Camp Saratoga (Scout Road)

Children’sPrograms atthe SchuylerHouse

July NaturePrograms at theWilton WildlifePreserve & Park

Kids who♥ History

Kids who♥ Nature

Kids who♥ Books

Kids who♥ Art

The Children’sMuseum atSaratogaPrograms

69 Caroline Street(518) 584-5540

www.childrensmuseumatsarato-

ga.org

Programs are free with museum

admission and registration is not

required.

SummerReadingProgram

Saratoga Springs PublicLibrary, 49 Henry St.

(518) 584-7860

www.sspl.org

The children's summer read-

ing program is open to children

from the age of 3 through 6th

grade.

Online and in-person registra-

tion is now open. Visit

www.sspl.org/children for more

information and to register.

Summertime Programs

Photos provided by Ballston Spa Central

School District

SARATOGA

TODAY 11Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012

by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY

In Saratoga Springs, one thing

residents can always count on is

a fresh, delicious variety of

products at their local farmers’

market. The Saratoga Farmers’

Market, now outdoors at High

Rock Park Pavilions in Saratoga,

outside the community center on

Route 9 in Malta and in St.

George’s Route 146 parking lot

in Clifton Park, has been provid-

ing the Saratoga community

with healthy farm-fresh options

since 1978.

Now, it’s time for the commu-

nity to give them something in

return.

Last week, a nationwide com-

petition began, giving market

shoppers the opportunity to sing

their hometown market’s praises

by casting their vote during the

America’s Favorite Farmers’

Markets Contest.

Now in its fourth year, the

contest, sponsored by Amercian

Farmland Trust, promises to be

bigger and better than ever,

including all 7,125 markets list-

ed in the USDA’s National

Farmers’ Market Directory and a

$1,000 award granted to the

farmer with the most dedication

to his or her market.

“Shopping at farmers’ markets

is one my favorite parts of the

summer,” said Jon Scholl, presi-

dent of American Farmland

Trust. “In addition to the freshest

local foods, farmers’ markets

offer a great way for consumers

to get to know the farmers who

grow their food.”

In a community like Saratoga,

knowing your neighbor is a high

priority. That could be part of the

reason that the local market has

been so successful during this

competition in the past.

“Saratoga Farmers' Market has

participated in the America's

Favorite Farmers' Market

Contest since the beginning,”

said Market Coordinator

Suzanne Voigt. . “[The market

has] never been out of the top 10

in the nation and top three in

New York State.”

In fact, last year the Saratoga

Farmers’ Market was voted the

overall best market in the state of

New York, and it was voted the

third-place medium-sized market

in the country.

“We are a special market with

an incredibly supportive and

appreciative community,” said

Voigt. “Our customers are well-

educated, savvy consumers who

demand excellent, diverse, local

products, and our farmers

deliver!”

The summer-long competition

runs until midnight on Monday,

September 3. The winning mar-

kets will be will be honored at

local celebrations organized by

American Farmland Trust.

For more information about

the 2012 America’s Favorite

Farmers’ Markets Contest or to

vote for YOUR Saratoga

Farmers’ Market, visit

www.votemyfarmersmarket.org.

Vote for Saratoga Farmers’ Market! Photo Provided

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201212 RELIGION

Hope Church

206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa885-7442

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist

963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332

Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30

a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church

59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs584-9112

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God

4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs587-0484; livingwaterscog.us

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church

Dunning Street, Malta • 899-5992


Malta Ridge United Methodist Church

729 Malta Ave., Ext. • 581-0210


Middle Grove United Methodist Church

581-2973 • Pastor Bonnie Bates


Handicapped accessible

New Horizon Church

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs587-0711


New Life Fellowship

51 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.-noon

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church

Shenendehowa High SchoolWest Auditorium, Clifton Park371-2811; northstarchurch.com


Old Saratoga Reformed Church

48 Pearl St., Schuylervilleoldsaratogareformedchurch.org


Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church

(American Baptist)

159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002

Services: Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday

School; 10:30 a.m. Service; 11:45 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship in Living Stone

Hall;

Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon;

1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible

Study Group

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church

24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs584-6091; pnecc.org


Quaker Springs United MethodistChurch

466 Route 32 South695-3101; qsumc.com

Pastor Jim Knapp



Adirondack Christian Fellowship

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton587-0623; acfsaratoga.com

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls793-3755, AdirondackFM@

nycap.rr.com; www.adirondack-

friendsmeeting.org

Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister

Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

The Alliance Church

257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa885-6524

Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville695-6069 • Rev. Jason Proctor


Assembly of God Saratoga

118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs584-6081

Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., cof-

fee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church

560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill695-3074 • Rev. Janet Vincent

Services: Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome. Handicapped

accessible

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs

584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

Ballston Center Associate ReformedPresbyterian Church

58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa885-7312;

ballstoncenterarpchurch.org

Services: Sunday Worship Service,

10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church

101 Milton Ave. • 885-6886


Bethesda Episcopal Church

41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs584-5980

Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park

7 Old Route 146371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com


Christ Community Reformed Church

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church

Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031

Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries

Saratoga Senior Center5 Williams St.Saratoga Springs796-4323 • Pastor Pat Roach

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org

Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday

& Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday

each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped

Accessible

Corinth Free Methodist Church

20 Hamilton Ave.654-9255; 792-0271

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church

243 Main Street654-2521; [email protected]


Cornerstone Community Church

Malta Commons 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org

Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd

Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman CatholicCommunity

2001 Route 9 Round Lake 877-8506, [email protected]

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30

& 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses:

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox - Christ the Savior

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa786-3100; [email protected].

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

45 Washington St. • 584-6301

Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50)885-8361; fbcballstonspa.org

Services: 10:15 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

22 West High St. • 885-5583

Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort793-2739

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study:

Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Grace Brethren Church

137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa587-0649 • Rev. Dan Pierce



Greater Grace Community Church

Pastor David Moore

899-7777, [email protected]

Services: Wednesday 7:30 pm. - GoodTimes Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor;.Friday 7:30 pm - Saratoga Chapel,Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10am -

Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center, NY 893-7429

Services: Sunday School for all ages -

9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church

90 River Rd., Mechanicville • 664-4442


River of Hope Fellowship

100 Saratoga Village Blvd. MaltaCmns., Ste. 3, Malta881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com


Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs584-2375

Services: Eucharistic Celebrations:

Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30,

9 & 11:30 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church

231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs584-6122.

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8,

9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.

St. George's Episcopal Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park371-6351; [email protected]

Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8

& 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center893-7680; [email protected];

rcda.org/churches/St.JosephsChurch

Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday

10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa885-7411; stmarysbsta.org

Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30

a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon. Handicapped

accessible

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church

771 Route 29, Rock City Falls893-7680; [email protected];

rcda.org/churches/

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904

Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy

Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m.

with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

2776 Route 9, Malta • 583-4153

Services: Sunday mornings 8:30 &

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury

242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoonst-thomas-of-canterbury.org


Saratoga Abundant Life Church

2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org


Saratoga Chabad

130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs526-0773; [email protected];

saratogachabad.com

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs587-7477; 399-5013


Saratoga United Methodist Church

Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

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


Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs882-9384; saratogasda.org

Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist

971 Route 146, Clifton Park371-7964

Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 & 10:45 a.m.;

Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church

Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls885-4794


Soul Saving Station for Every NationChrist Crusaders of America

62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs584-3122

Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai

509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs584-8730

Services: Friday 8 p.m. Handicapped

accessible

The Salvation Army Worship, Service &Community Center

27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs584-1640;

Mail-P.O. Box 652

Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.

Captain Amber S. Boone

Commanding

Officers/Ministers

Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.;

Praise & Worship 11 a.m.;

Trinity United Methodist Church

155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort584-9107 tumcwilton.com

Rev. Gail Falsetti-Pastor


Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs

624 North Broadway584-1555; saratoga-uu.org

Services and Nursery Care:

Sundays 10 a.m. Religious education

classes resume in September.

Unity Church in Albany

21 King Ave. • 453-3603

Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United PresbyterianChurch

1331 Sacandaga Rd.882-9874 • westcharltonupc.org

Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor


Wilton Baptist Church

755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton583-2736; [email protected];

wiltonbaptistchurch.com

Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

SARATOGA


SARATOGA SPRINGS – Thissummer, families all across SaratogaCounty are getting their groceriesfrom a place they’ve never been tobefore: the Franklin CommunityCenter.

A community fixture for over 25years, the Franklin CommunityCenter’s primary objective is to“send people out the door withwhatever it is they came in lookingfor,” and lately, what they’ve beenlooking for is food.

“We are one of the few foodpantries that helps anyone that needshelp,” said Bo Goliber, coordinatorof development and volunteers atthe center. “We’re open 9 a.m.-4p.m., Monday through Friday; wesee more traffic here because we’remore accessible.”

Stocked solely by communitydonations, the center’s food pantryis always in need of more supplies.

“We’re doing everything we canon our end with such a small staff,”said Goliber. “It’s tough to keep theshelves stocked in the summer.”

The summer months bring withthem an additional financial burdenfor low-income families. Childrenin eligible families who are enrolledin the National School Lunch

by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY

Program receive lunch, and some-times breakfast, at free or reducedprices during the school year.During the summer those mealsaren’t available.

“It’s very difficult,” said Goliber.“We have definitely seen a jump inthe number of people [using thepantry]. Our biggest increase comesfrom people who have never had toreceive services before, like peoplerecovering from an unexpected lifeevent; they can come here becausethey might not qualify at otherplaces.”

It’s hard to imagine that evenfamilies in beautiful SaratogaSprings are trying just to blend in, toget by.

“You can’t recognize a needyindividual just by looking at them,”said Goliber. “It’s helpful to recog-nize that there is more than onepoint of view.”

To keep Saratoga’s children andfamilies fed this summer, it’s impor-tant that the community does itspart.

“It’s all about the community,”said Goliber. “Franklin CommunityCenter is just the facilitator whotakes their generosity and gets it tothe people who need it the most,right here in the community. Wewouldn’t be here without that support.”

Lunchtime!A few local places where kids

can grab a free lunch this summer

EOC

Summer Youth Feeding: Thisproject provides a nutritiouslunchtime meal to low-incomechildren during the summermonths when there is no school. Incollaboration with the SaratogaSprings Housing Authority, baglunches are disbursed at theJefferson/Vanderbilt TerraceMonday-Friday, between July 1and August 31.

This project is run through theEOC Soup Kitchen and is staffedby volunteers. EOC also collabo-rates with Cornell CooperativeExtension to provide nutrition edu-cation to children during thelunchtime meal.

The First Baptist Church ofBallston Spa SummerFeeding Program

July 2- August 31, 2012Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.For children age 3-18 who reside

in the village of Ballston Spa andreceive free or reduced lunch dur-ing the school year

The program provides free,healthy and nutritious lunchesMonday through Friday duringJuly (except July 4) and August.Meals will be prepared daily by thechurch and distributed at threelocations: The First Baptist Church(202 Milton Ave.), Ballston AreaCommunity Center (20 MaltaAve.) and Kelly Park (39 Ralph St.).

Permission forms must besigned by parents prior to childrenentering the program. Brochuresintroducing the program and per-mission forms are available at theFirst Baptist Church office, oronline at www.bspabaptist.org. Formore information or to sign up,contact the church office at (518) 885-8361 or [email protected].

Center Hungry for Help How can you help?Donate Food

The center is in need of non-perishable kid-friendly foodincluding:• Peanut butter and jelly• Cereal• Macaroni and cheese• Spaghettios and

Chef Boyardee products• Tea and coffee• Canned tuna and chicken• Progresso and Chunky soups• Corn• Peas• Noodle and rice side dishes• Boxed meals• Ramen Noodles

Attend a Center Event!

Brooks BBQ JointFundraiserSaratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St.Tuesday, July 24, from 4-7 p.m.The community is invited to

come and enjoy a delicious dinner

and support three worthy causes atonce: the Franklin CommunityCenter, the Saratoga Senior Center,and Rebuilding Together Saratoga.

The event is rain or shine, andguests can eat-in or get takeout.Brooks is offering two dinnerchoices: BBQ chicken or BBQ ribs.Each dinner also includes a bakedpotato, cole slaw and a dinner roll.Drinks, desserts and Brooks BBQsauces will also be available forpurchase separately. Tickets cost is$10 for a chicken dinner or $12 fora rib dinner. Bulk orders can beplaced and delivered to places suchas large housing sites, fire stations,office buildings and medical facili-ties. All guests must arrive to dine-in or pick up orders by 6:30 p.m.

Buy your presale tickets beforeJuly 20 at the community center(10 Franklin Street) and help themreach their 500-ticket goal!

For more information or to placea bulk order, call Bo at (518) 587-9826 or visit www.franklincommu-nitycenter.org.

Audrey Margret TschanAudrey Margret Tschan passed

away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at

the age of 92. Audrey was born

May 10, 1920. Audrey was the

daughter of the late George and

Grace Kaul.

Survivors include her son,

Chris; her daughter, April; her

grandchildren, David, Jason and

Richard; and daughter-in-law,

Sheena. Graveside services will

take place 2 p.m. Friday, June 29,

2012, at the Gerald B.H.

Solomon Saratoga National

Cemetery, Duell Rd.,

Schuylerville.

Saratoga Springs, NY – Elizabeth M. (Carusone)

Connolly passed away Saturday morning, June 23, 2012.

Born July 23, 1926, in Saratoga Springs, she was the

daughter of the late Dominick and Margaret (Santa

Barbara) Carusone.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased

by her husband, Donald F. Connolly; her sons, Michael

and Brian; a sister, Celeste Bowser; and a brother, Ralph

Carusone.

Survivors include her daughters, Colleen Newman,

Patricia (David) McAuley, Mary (Nicholas) Connolly-

Fabiani ; her sons, Sean (Therese) Connolly and William

(Cristina) Connolly; her sister, Marie Armer; nine grand-

children; three great-grandchildren; special nieces,

Barbara and Linda; and a host of other nieces and

nephews.

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Elizabeth M. (Carusone) Connolly

Eugene F. Biss Greenfield Center, NY - Eugene

F. Biss, 46, passed away suddenly

June 19, 2012.

He was predeceased by his par-

ents, Michael and Betty Biss, as

well as his brother Robert Biss.

He is survived by his daughters

Katie Biss, Kattarina Marie Biss

and Kittrina Marie Biss. He is also

survived by his brothers Michael

(Donna) and John (Lisa) Biss.

A memorial service was con-

ducted Wednesday, June 27, 2012,

at Compassionate Funeral Care,

402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga

Springs, NY.

To view the full-text version of the obituaries printed on this page,visit the archive section of SaratogaTodayNewspaper.com. It is thepolicy of Saratoga TODAY to publish obituaries as a service to our

readers. Please send your obituaries to Eric Havens [email protected].

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201214 OBITUARIES

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Susan M. Dee

Saratoga Springs, NY - Donald F. Bryson, 73, passed

away Saturday, June 23, 2012.

Born August 12, 1938, he was the son of Laura Wright

Bryson and Bartholomew James Bryson.

In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by

his sister, Joan Bryson, and grand-

son, Johnathon Kirk.

Survivors include his wife of 40

years, Laural A. Bryson; his chil-

dren, Donald Jr. (Debbie), Bonnie (Matt), Thomas

(Andrea), Lori (Chris), Glenda, Teresa; 12 grandchildren,

Zach, Jenna, Jacob, Matthew, Julia, Peyton, Joseph,

Benjamin, Shaun, Joshua and Ashley; his brother, Stewart

(Patricia) Bryson; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service and burial took place at the Gerald

B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in

Schuylerville, NY.

Donald F. Bryson

Editor,

You may have never heard of scle-

roderma. Approximately 300,000

Americans are diagnosed and there

are still many looking for answers

and coping with a variety of symp-

toms. If you are one of those it may

be three to five years before a diagno-

sis is confirmed.

Scleroderma literally means “hard

skin,” however, the disease is better

defined as being characterized by a

hardening of the body’s connective

tissue. African-Americans are more

frequently diagnosed and at an earli-

er age than other ethnic groups.

Women with scleroderma outnumber

men by about 4:1. Children can also

develop scleroderma. It has no

known cause, no known cure – not

yet.

Scleroderma manifests itself in

ways that are as unique as each one

of us. Some have a less invasive form

known as localized scleroderma oth-

ers have the more severe form, sys-

temic sclerosis. I’ve met people who

have coped with the disease for more

than 30 years and others that don’t

survive more than a few. I’ve talked

with and seen those newly diagnosed

individuals start the arduous process

of grieving for the loss of their health

and many times their careers. I’ve

heard stories from those who don’t

know how to help their loved ones

understand the overwhelming fatigue

that limits them in so many ways. I

hope that I help them on their way

toward acceptance, finding the right

health care provider and coping

effectively. Some days, there are no

words that l help – they talk, we share

tears and try to find some humor in

the midst of their heartache.

I believe that more often than not,

out of suffering and loss, much good

comes. People rise above their own

challenges to help others, volunteer-

ing to take phone calls and be a friend,

participating in fundraisers and educa-

tional events; becoming active in sup-

port groups and giving what they can

to raise awareness and contributions

used to continue programs and fund

research. We want them to know that

they need never feel alone. It is

through our awareness efforts that we

seek out those that need our organiza-

tion to improve their health and well-

being. Scleroderma is devastating, but

even in our darkest hours light can be

seen shining through those who show

understanding, empathy and compas-

sion toward the victims of this disease.

June is Scleroderma Awareness

Month. Learn more. Help us

find the cause and cure.

Visit our website:

www.SclerodermaTriState.org. Read

stories from people that have the dis-

ease and have found the strength to

take care of their own health and help

others too. Contact us if you would

like us at your community event, club

meeting, health fair, or to provide

printed materials free of charge. Your

awareness will lead to involvement.

The more involved you become, the

closer we will be to finding the cause

and cure for this rare, auto-immune

disease. Thank you!

For more information, contact usat: 1-800-867-0885 or [email protected].

To the Editor:

Think you know the number of

your Congressional District, your

NYS Senate District and your NYS

Assembly District? Think again!

Lines and numbers have changed.

The U.S. Constitution requires that

district lines be redrawn following

each census to reflect changes in pop-

ulation. This spring NYS finally set

the new district lines for Congress, the

NYS Senate and the NYS Assembly.

West Athens, NY - Steven J.

Kastner, 52, passed away

Sunday, June 24, 2012.

Steven was born June 30,

1959, in Long Island, NY, to

Elaine and John.

Steven was predeceased by his

mother, Elaine.

Survivors include his two chil-

dren, father and two brothers.

There will be a private family

service and a memorial service to

be announced in several months.

Arrangements are under the

direction of the William J. Burke

& Sons/Bussing & Cunniff

Funeral Homes, 628 North

Broadway, Saratoga Springs

(518) 584-5373.

Steven J. Kastner

This means that the incumbent who

represents you now, even if running

for election, might not be on your bal-

lot when you go to the polls in

November, and even if re-elected,

might not be the person who repre-

sents you after January 1, 2013.

You can find the new district lines

by going to www.latfor.state.ny.us/

(or just search for LATFOR), then

select maps for Congress, Senate and

Assembly that represent your area.

Be sure you get the maps for 2012. At

the top of the page are links to any

municipalities that are divided. Or for

maps you can zoom in on, use this

link www.urbanresearch.org

/resources/interactive-redistricting-

map-nys

The League of Women Voters of

Saratoga County has done this work

for you and has posted the

Congressional, NYS Senate and

Assembly districts that represent our

area on our website. We’ve listed the

counties, towns, and cities that make

up each district. Our web address is

www.lwvsaratoga.org. A printable

Voter Guide to the 2012

Congressional Primary in Saratoga

County is up on that website now.

Later in the year the online voters’

guide Vote411 will also be available

through our website.

In Saratoga County, if the

Congressional incumbents are re-

elected, this means that the northern

part of the county will be represented

by Bill Owens, most of the southern

part by Paul Tonko, and the incum-

bent who currently represents the

whole county, Chris Gibson, will not

represent any part of Saratoga

County.

The LWV urges you to be an

informed voter. That includes know-

ing the district in which you can vote!

Ann Kril

Voter Service

League of Women Voters of

Saratoga County

Saratoga Springs, NY –

Susan M. Dee passed away

Monday, June 25, 2012, at the

age of 72. She was born Jully

11, 1939. Susan was prede-

ceased by her husband, John T.

Dee.

Survivors include her three

sons, Kenneth (Judy) Dee,

Ralph Dee and John (Ashley

Guile) Dee; four grandchil-

dren, John, Gabriel, Aidan and

Skyler Dee; and brothers-in-

law, Pat and Jim Dee.

Funeral services will take

place at 10 a.m. Friday, June

29, 2012, at the William J.

Burke & Sons/Bussing &

Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628

North Broadway, Saratoga

Springs (584-5373).

SARATOGA


Where will you be spotted over

the next week? Socially

Speaking, the possibilities are

endless as summer events and

parties fill the calendar.

Lasso some partners and head

north on Friday evening for the

Double H Ranch Gala at The

Great Escape & Splashwater

Kingdom. The fun kicks off at 5

p.m. with a silent auction and

cocktails, followed by dinner, an

incredible live auction and a spe-

cial performance by The

Manhattan Transfer. A highlight

of the evening will definitely be

the Chuckwagon Challenge, a

unique amateur culinary competi-

tion. Gala guests will vote on the

$15,000 grand prize winner. Visit

www.doublehranch.org for reser-

vations, including a special pack-

age for children ages 5-12.

Wake up to the sweet sounds of

the 35th Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz

Festival at Saratoga Performing

Arts Center this Saturday and

Sunday. This year’s featured per-

formers include Chris Botti,

Diana Krall, Trombone Shorty

and Esperanza Spaulding.

Performances begin at noon, so

pack a picnic or make plans to

enjoy the on-site southern-style

barbecue. And don’t forget to

check out the fine arts and crafts

fair!

Need an intermission from all

that jazz? Saturday evening’s

10th Annual Opera Saratoga Ball

may be the answer. This year’s

celebration will start at 7 p.m. at

the Saratoga Hilton. Chaired by

Ted and Carol Newlin, the black-

tie optional event boasts musical

interludes, fine dining and danc-

ing, along with silent and live

auctions benefiting Opera

Saratoga. Tickets start at $150 per

person. For more information,

visit www.operasaratoga.org.

Rest up on Monday and

Tuesday, Saratoga, because it’s an

all-day, All-American

Celebration on Wednesday. Start

the 4th of July running at the

Firecracker4 Road Race. Then the

All-American Parade, complete

with patriotic pooches, marches

down Broadway at 10:15 a.m.,

followed by the annual BBQ &

Dessert Fest. For just $1 per sam-

ple, freedom-loving foodies can

taste yummy barbecue and sweets

from more than 15 downtown

spots and vote for their favorites.

Afterward, stroll over to Family

Day in Congress Park for face-

painting, historic games, live

music, the Classic Car Show, and,

of course, fabulous fireworks at

dark. Attendance is free. For a

full schedule of events during

Saratoga’s All-American

Celebration, visit www.saratoga-

july4th.com.

Finally, wind down the holiday

week with a relaxing Secret

Garden Tour on Sunday, July 8.

Once again, Soroptomist

International of Saratoga County

will showcase hidden urban oases

and lush suburban spaces in and

around Saratoga Springs. The

tour also includes art exhibits and

gardening demonstrations. Visit

www.soroptomistsaratoga.org for

details and to purchase tickets.

Great events, great causes…

there’s so much to do and so

much to see. Check back next

week for the highlights, socially

speaking!

ocially

Trina Lucas

peakingwith

S

To let Trina knowabout your event,

cause or celebration,Socially Speaking,

please emailtrina@saratogapub-

lishing.com.

2012 NYRA GiveawaysSARATOGA SPRINGS – The

New York Racing Association

has announced four giveaway

Sundays during the 2012 meet at

Saratoga Race Course, which

runs from July 20 to September

3. All four giveaways will fea-

ture the classic Saratoga Race

Course logo, with three return-

ing items and one brand-new

item never before given away

during the meet.

Sunday, July 29 –Saratoga baseball capday

This season, race fans can

look forward to receiving a

bright red baseball cap featuring

the embroidered Saratoga logo

in black and white,

with a stitching

of a galloping

horse compli-

menting the

cap’s visor.

Sunday, August 12 –Picnic mat day (new item)

This year Saratoga is giving

away a checkered red, black and

white picnic mat, featuring the race

course’s famous logo. The mat is

perfect for a nice day in the park, or

for using immediate-

ly in the

b a c k y a r d

w h i l e

watching all

the action.

Sunday, August 19 – Pilsnerglass day

Raise a pint to your

favorite Thoroughbred

with this collectible 2012

Saratoga Race Course pil-

sner glass. Cheers!

Sunday, September 2 –Fleece blanket day

As the season changes from

summer to fall, Saratoga Race

Course has got you covered – lit-

erally. The fleece blanket makes

its return for 2012 and continues

to be one of the most

popular

g i v e -

aways of

t h e

season.

All giveaways are free with

paid admission, while supplies

last. For more information, call

(518) 584-6200 or go to

www.nyra.com.

SARATOGA


by Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY

City’s Website Introduces Transparency Section

SARATOGA SPRINGS – In aneffort to make accessing informa-tion regarding city governmenteasier and more understandable,the Department of Finance hasadded a new feature to the city’swebsite titled “Transparency.” Therecently unveiled section containsinformation regarding detailed cityexpenditures and revenues, whichcan then be separated by depart-ment or category. The softwaretakes the city’s data from the lastfive years and generates a set ofinteractive and easy to followcharts and graphs displaying spe-cific financial information. Youcan find the new section on the farright side of the website’s menubar by clicking on “Transparency.”

“I think people need to knowwhat’s out there,” said SaratogaSprings’ Commissioner ofFinance, Michele Madigan. “It’sthe very first step to give peoplemore transparency about the budg-et, right down to all the differentappropriations and line items.”

Madigan campaigned on theidea of making government moreaccessible, and she feels this sec-tion to the website is an importantstep in letting citizens knows whatis available to them at any giventime.

“If you come to city councilmeetings, we have our citizenswho, when as soon as that quarter-ly report comes out, they’re allover it, and they’re letting us knowwhat expenses to watch. Givingthis information to them in thisvariety of formats allows more andmore people accessibility to this

information and gets more citizensinvolved with city government.”

The idea for the website’s addi-tion was loosely based on the web-site of Albuquerque, New Mexico.The southwestern city’s websitehas won awards over the last twoyears naming their site as the “TopTransparency Website” bySunshine Review, which is a com-munity-driven organization pro-moting proactive online govern-ment disclosure. There is softwareavailable to its citizens which issimilar to the Saratoga site, alongwith other informational sectionssuch as “Where do my taxes go?”The Albuquerque site goes so faras to list political contributions,travel expenses and even theirmayor’s city credit card state-ments.

Commissioner Madigan stressesthat this isn’t only intended to be a

finance department initiative, andhas told all other current city com-missioners, along with the mayor,that if there is anything they wouldlike to add to the section, they arewelcome to do so.

While finance may be the onlydepartment currently prepared andable to share their information insuch a way, Madigan believesother departments will eventuallybegin to see the benefit of allowingaccess to their information.

“Every year one of the bigFreedom of Information Law(FOIL) requests is salary informa-tion for city workers,” saidMadigan. “Why not put it here,clearly defined with what itmeans? A lot of times data getstaken and extrapolated, forinstance you don’t know if you’relooking at the actual salary, or thesalary with overtime, or with cut

compensatory time. I’m thinkingthe city might have a little morecontrol if we put it out there forpeople to take and use, but we cangive the exact definition so peopleactually know what they’re get-ting.”

For now, the city’s financialinformation from 2008 to the firstquarter of 2012 is available atw w w. s a r a t o g a - s p r i n g s . o r g .Madigan promises her departmentwill continue to update the sectionas new information on 2012 isavailable. She hopes to includeCapital Budget information in thenear future, allowing citizens tosee what costs are associated withprojects, such as the new parkinggarage along Woodlawn Avenue.

“If you’ve ever looked at previ-ous quarterly reports, you didn’tget this break down like this, it’sjust a general ledger.”

Deputy Finance CommissionerLynn Bachner agrees withMadigan that this will make it eas-ier for the city’s residents to findthe information they’re looking for– though she might have preferredthings the old fashioned way.

“The budget can be a bit dry forsome people,” said Bachner with alaugh. “But I love the budget.”

SARATOGA

TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5 2012 FOOD 17

It’s that time of the year again…

On Saturday, June 30, we’re hold-

ing our annual pie contest. It is a fun

affair that pits vendors and clients,

bakers and wannabes against each

other. Our entries are deliciously

different because the rules are sim-

ple; Include three market ingredi-

ents and get your pie to the market

shed for the 11 a.m. judging—and

that is it!

Given the wide berth in the rules,

the contest is not limited to tradi-

tional fruit pies. We have had deli-

cious savory meat pies and amazing

vegetable pies entered over the

years. And never think Apple Pie is

too “ordinary,” because a great

apple pie did win the contest one

year! We make the winning pie/s

recipes available for anyone to pick

up at the market and duplicate at

home.

A panel of judges will determine

winners, with points given for taste,

presentation and use of market

ingredients. Our judges this year are

John Reardon, owner of

Compliments to the Chef, Christina

James, food editor for Saratoga

TODAY, and Kaitlyn Pedinotti of

Mouzon House Restaurant’s culi-

nary team. The top-placing pie

“chef” will win a deep-dish Chantel

pie plate from Compliments to the

Chef and a market gift certificate.

The runner-up pie “chef” will win a

market gift certificate.

If you are reading this article

Friday, June 29, then you still have

time to get that pie made and

entered! (Last year’s wining entry

was made from ingredients pur-

chased the morning of the competi-

tion. Needless to say the pie was

warm for judging!) Most of all, we

want the competition to instill the

idea that anyone can make a great

pie when using fresh local ingredi-

ents and we hope the contest

inspires people to do so.

Here is the pie recipe that took the

honors last year. (Farmers’ market

sources are noted in parentheses).

We hope to see you shopping for pie

ingredients at the market soon.

Caitlin Allen's Award-WinningStrawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Filling Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb

chopped (Denison Farm)

2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries

sliced (Hayner Farm)

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp honey (Ballston Lake

Apiaries)

2 tbsp minute tapioca

1 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

dash of allspice

dash of nutmeg

dash of ginger

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Prepare bottom layer of crust

and place in pie tin. Roll out top

layer to be put on after.*

3. Mix fruit and other

ingredients together in a bowl

until well combined. Pour

mixture (including all the juice)

into the pie crust.

4. Seal pie with top crust

making sure to cut vents.

5. Brush top with one beaten

egg.

6. Bake at 400 for 20 mins and

then lower to 350 for the last

25-30. Be sure to place a cookie

sheet on the rack below to catch

drippings so they don't burn to

the bottom of the oven.

7. Let cool for 20 mins.

Note: Best when served with ascoop of Battenkill CreameryVanilla ice cream!

*Pie Crust Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 cup shortening

2 tbsb unsalted butter

5-7 tbsp cold water

Directions

1. Leave out shortening and

butter to room temperature.

2. Use a pastry cutter to

combine the shortening and

butter with the flour. Work until

the mixture has pea-sized

chunks.

3. Add water one tablespoon at

a time fluffing with a fork as

you go.

4. Form dough into two balls

and roll out on a floured surface.

Suzanne VoigtFarmers’ Market

John ReardonCompliments to the Chef

Hello my Foodie Friends! Well

we are pretty excited about the

upcoming summer events for

Saratoga Springs, but the biggest one

is Compliments to the Chef 10-year

anniversary on July 1!

That’s right, for 10 years we have

been proud to serve this beautiful

city! Every day that I come to work,

I stop and look down Broadway then

say to myself that I can’t believe I get

to work here doing something that I

love. Our customers always walk in

with a smile and that makes it even

more rewarding when we can find the

item that they have been looking for.

This week I hope everyone gets a

chance to pick up clam and oyster

knives made with walnut handles by

Lamson & Goodnow. Lamson is a

Massachusetts-based family-owned

cutlery and kitchen tool maker that

has been making handcrafted prod-

ucts since 1837!

It is important to understand that an

oyster knife and a clam knife are used

for different purposes. To open a clam,

you must force the clam knife

between the two parts of the shell. To

open an oyster you must forcefully

push the oyster knife through the

BACK of the oyster shell. This differ-

ence in function makes for a differ-

The Clam Knife

5th Annual Farmers’ Market Pie Baking Contest

ence in the shape of the knives. The

shorter and broader looking knives are

the oyster knives. These are smaller in

appearance than clam knives. The tip

of an oyster knife is slightly pointed at

the end and the sides are usually

beveled. Unlike the broadness of oys-

ter knives, clam knives are longer and

thinner. The tips of clam knives are

not pointed like oyster knives but are

rounded instead. You must not try to

use a clam knife to open an oyster and

you must not try to use an oyster knife

to open a clam. So if you see the two

knives next to each other, you will

now be an expert on how to tell them

apart and there should no longer be

any confusion! Confusing the two

knives can be dangerous to your knife,

to your food and to your fingers! The

clam knives are made specially to

slide easily between shells and NOT

to go through the shells. It is very like-

ly that your clam knife will break if

you use it open oysters.

So, stop in and check out my selec-

tion and as my friends the Russrevs

and the Lowendehales say, “Shuck

‘em!”

Have fun this summer and stop in to

wish us a happy anniversary and

remember: “Life happens in the

kitchen.”

Take Care,

John

The Cantina Kids Fun Run, benefiting Saratoga Hospital’s PediatricEmergency Services, raised a record-breaking $33,000 this year, with over 430registrants and 150 volunteers taking part in the event. The fun run is a com-bined effort between the hospital and Jeff and Heath Ames, owners of theCantina restaurant in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Galway Graduation Sensations!

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201218 Community Corner

Toothfairy

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

Jack

Kaitlyn

Neeraj Nair from Gansevoort was named to the dean’s honor list for thespring semester at Sage College. To achieve this honor, Nair maintained agrade point average of 3.30 after completing a course load of 12 credithours or more. Congratulations, Neeraj!

Galway’s Marshall twins graduated Saturday, June 23 in the top 10 of theirclass. The Marshalls are one of 25 pairs of twins within the Galway SchoolDistrict. Pictured are Cody Marshall, Cameron Smith and Shane Marshall.

Ragan Fundraiser a SuccessOn June 13, Tony Devizzio and his Saratoga Springs High School JV base-

ball team held a successful fundraiser for the Ragan Family Scholarship Fund.Joining forces with Mill Creek Mini-Golf, $2 of every round went towardBriggs and Quinn Ragan, who recently lost their father, Andrew, to LouGehrig’s disease. Quinn and Briggs are pictured above with some members ofthe JV team.

Cantina Kids Fun Run RaisesRecord Amount

Neeraj Nair Named to Dean’sHonor List at Sage College

Last Friday, students from Lake Avenue Elementary got the chance to take abreak with their favorite books and four-legged friends at the school’s annualReader’s Celebration.

Three therapy dogs, including the border collie pictured below, Jessie, partic-ipated in the event, which included reading, a small group discussion and afrozen treat. Therapy dogs are a valuable resource to learning readers, givingthem the opportunity to practice their reading skills without judgment.

Lake Avenue ElementaryReader’s Celebration

Tara and Jeffrey Fear are proud to announce the birth of their daughterMorgan Alexa Fear. Morgan made her debut at 1:51 a.m. May 3, 2012, andweighed 7 lbs. 1.5 oz. and was 20 inches long.

The proud grandparents are Rhonda and Bruce Cooper of Saratoga Springsand Joyce and Brian Fear of Wilton. Morgan joins her brother, Owen, home.Congratulations to the Fear family!

It’s a Girl!

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Crossword

Scrabblegram See puzzle solution on page 28

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page 28

11 Xerox, e.g.12 Mean, and then some13 Words to live by18 Edible suspensions23 Dossier initials25 Tasmanian mount27 Vocalist Vikki28 Capital north of Addis Ababa30 “Haven’t the foggiest”32 Winter bane33 Canyon viewpoint34 Play up35 Old flood insurance?37 The Bosporus, e.g.: Abbr.38 One may be in the ring40 ’50s-’60s chief justice Warren

"I was an only child, and my parents let me havemy own way most of the time. I know they want-ed to show how much they loved me, but I havestruggled with selfishness my whole life."

- from Raising Children with Character

Words to know:in re: In the matter of, in regard to.

Sudoku

41 Shekels42 Selling point?47 “__ seen enough!”48 Bow and scrape49 Luau garb50 Force to be borne51 Zellweger of “Chicago”52 Dickens villain54 “Hello! I’m ...” badge55 Nary a soul56 Word just before a duel?59 Many sports nos.63 “That feels great”64 Org. for marksmen65 When doubled, a dance

Broom Hilda

Animal Crackers

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Gasoline Alley

Who among us has never thought about the origin of life on Earth? There are compet-ing theories, of course. Some take the scientific explanation and dismiss the moment ofcreation as inevitability. Others prefer the religious explanation that it was an omnipo-tent being that simply made a conscious decision. Still, there is no definitive answer. Oris there?

We open the film 77 years in the future where two archaeologists, Elizabeth Shaw andCharlie Holloway (played by Noomi Rapace and Logan Marshall-Green) have discovereddepictions of the same star system among several cultures with no discernable connec-tion. After they’ve secured corporate funding, they depart for that system in a massivespaceship being helmed by an android named David (played by Michael Fassbender)who is studying human history and language at the same time. When the ship arrives at

its destination, David wakes the passengers who were placed in suspended animation at the beginning of the trip.They include our two archaeologists (Rapace and Marshall-Green), Janek, the ship’s pilot (played by Idris Elba),Millburn, a biologist (played by Rafe Spall), Fifield, a geologist (played by Sean Harris) and lastly, Meredith Vickers(played by Charlize Theron) who was sent by the expedition’s corporate benefactors to supervise and report back.Holloway and Shaw are on a voyage of discovery with no intention of using it for their own gain. David (Fassbender)and Vickers (Theron) are shown to have motives that are not so altruistic, but keep them hidden from their shipmates.

At The MoviesWith

Trey Roohan

ACROSS1 Knocks the socks off5 Nab in a sting

11 Airwaves monitoring gp.14 Wide-mouthed jug15 Sister of Venus16 RR listing17 Brightness measure, to a pilot19 Pool tool20 Letters after some officers’ names21 Ukr. et al, once22 Let up24 Dangle limply26 Green light, to a pilot29 Ireland’s __ Féin31 State through which the Brahmaputra River flows32 Work on a wall35 Upper limb36 Cousin of -esque39 It’s dropped for a trip, to a pilot43 Strike caller44 Terr. divided in 188945 Rules of order documenter46 Gorp consumer49 Lyric poet Teasdale50 Undergraduate degree, to a pilot53 Watching57 Hem over, say58 William Saroyan’s son60 1988 noir remake61 Mono- relative62 Den centerpiece, to a pilot66 __ Perce tribe67 Crew activity68 It’s out on a limb69 Funny shirt, perhaps70 Loud metallic sounds71 “A Death in the Family” author

DOWN1 Strange2 Title holder3 Closely affiliated with4 Indian honorific5 ABA titles6 Cell using a synapse7 Locks of Love donation8 Gray in an outfit9 Game show purchase

10 Three-time ’70s ABA champs

PrometheusMovie ReviewNone of them, however, were adequately prepared for what they found.

Now, I’d seen numerous previews for this film and was very excited about it. Call it poor research on my part, but I wasn’t awareof its connection to the “Aliens” franchise until the day before it was released. Still, I was excited. Having seen the film, however,I’m not impressed. Rapace and Marshall-Green’s characters seem overly naïve while Fassbender’s character makes several deci-sions that are never explained and delights in the consequences, despite being an android. The other crew members are well-acted,but nowhere near as relevant. The final reveal seems to be the hint of an upcoming sequel for fans of the franchise. It did nothingfor me, however. It appears I’m in the minority, but I didn’t like this film. (5.1/10) For comments and questions, contact me [email protected].

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TODAY20 Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012

Grieving Children andFamilies SupportProgram179 Lawrence St., SaratogaSprings

The Community Hospice of

Saratoga will offer a three-week

support group for children, grades

kindergarten through eighth, who

have experienced the death of some-

one significant in their lives, includ-

ing a parent, grandparent, sibling or

friend. Children meet in age-specif-

ic groups, sharing thoughts and feel-

ings using art, music, games and

discussion. A Parent Educational

Support Group is offered concur-

rently. It is free of charge and open

to the community. The program will

begin Thursday, July 12, and run for

three weeks. Registration is

required. Contact Sarah Etkin-

Sefcik, LMSW at (518) 581-0800

for more information.

New York Horse Park, Inc.Granted $50,000 in Funds

The New York Horse Park, Inc.,

NYHP, is announced the receipt of a

$50,000 grant by the USA

Equestrian Trust (USAET) based

out of Lexington, Kentucky. The

funds are designated to developing a

master plan to build an expansive

all-inclusive equine competition

facility in Saratoga County, New

York. This infusion of funds moves

forward plans for a year-round

equine facility.

656th Radar SquadronReunion

Continuing its long tradition host-

ing successful military reunions, the

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs is

proud to host the upcoming 656th

Radar Squadron gathering in

September 2012.

For more information, contact

Cindy Hollowood at (518) 584-

4550 or email her at

[email protected]. To

contact the 656th Radar Squadron,

visit the following page:

http://mdougherty.net/reunion_656/

reunion.htm.

Auto Museum LawnShows

Saratoga Automobile Museum,Saratoga Spa State Park

The focus of the lawn shows

changes from week to week, so

there is always something new to

see.

The lawn shows start at 10

a.m., with registration opening an

hour earlier.

More information on the vari-

ous lawn shows, registration pro-

cedures and other events at the

Saratoga Automobile Museum

can be obtained online at

www.saratogaautomuseum.org.

Epilepsy Foundation ofNortheastern New YorkWins Online Contest

A donation in the amount of

$1,000 was awarded to the Epilepsy

Foundation of Northeastern New

York, Inc. from Hedley & Co.,

PLLC Certified Public Accountants

of Clifton Park as a result of an

online donation contest. In celebra-

tion of their 20th anniversary,

Hedley & Co. is conducting an

online contest to help them select a

nonprofit to support each month.

For more information, contact the

Epilepsy Foundation at (518) 456-

7501 or visit www.epilepsyfounda-

tion.org/efneny.

Ballston Spa Farmers’Market

Wiswall Park, Front St.,Ballston Spa

Fresh produce, flowers, meats,

crafts and more! 9 a.m.-noon

Saturdays and Thursdays from 3-

6 p.m. Call (518) 885-2772 for

more information.

The Bump ClubVirgil's House, 86 Henry St.,

Saratoga SpringsThe baby gurus of Binx, a baby

planning service, bring you The

Bump Club. A free social group

for expecting mamas held the

first Sunday of every month (July

1) at 2 p.m. Learn about a new

pregnancy or newborn topic at

each meeting and connect with

other soon-to-be moms. For more

information, visit www.binxba-

by.com.

Brain Function Tests forSport Concussions

Robert Nielson, MD, a primary

care sports specialist at Saratoga

Family Physicians, will be

screening for sports concussions,

using the ImPACT baseline test-

ing system, on Saturday, July 7,

from 9-11 a.m., at Saratoga

Family Physicians in Wilton,

adjacent to Wilton Medical Arts,

across from Price Chopper at

3044 Route 50.

Appointments/pre-registration

is required, by calling (518) 886-

5800 (option 2). The cost for the

baseline test and data storage is

$50.

Saratoga SpringsHeritage Area VisitorCenter Summer Hours

The center at 297 Broadway

will now be open Monday

through Friday from 9 a.m.-5

p.m. and on Sunday from 10

a.m.-3 p.m. For more informa-

tion, call (518) 587-3241.

Tang Museum Family Day Tang Museum, Skidmore

CollegeEvery Saturday, children ages

5 and up with an adult can enjoy

a brief tour of a current Tang

exhibition followed by a hands-

on art activity. Free and open to

the public from 2-3:30 p.m. For

reservations and information, call

(518) 580-8080.

New Yoga Class:Beginner/FoundationYoga with Martina Zobel

Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway,Saratoga Springs

Monday and Thursday morn-

ings 9:30-11 a.m. For more infor-

mation, call (518) 584-8730.

Flea MarketChrist the Savior Orthodox

Church, 349 Eastline Rd.,Ballston Lake

Christ the Savior Orthodox

Church is hosting their second

annual flea market July 7, from

9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church.

Outside and indoor shopping are

available. For more information,

email [email protected] or

call (518) 363-0001.

Senator McDonald’sHealth & Wellness Expo,co-sponsored bySaratoga Hospital andthe American Red Cross

Saratoga Springs City Center522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

On Saturday, June 30, from 10

a.m.-2 p.m., Senator Roy

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

Town of Ballston:Ballston Town Hall

323 Charlton Road

885-8502

www.townofballstonny.org

7/3: Town Board, 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

7/3: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.7/5: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Malta:2540 Route 9

899-2818

www.malta-town.org

7/2: Town Board, 7 p.m.Town of Milton:

503 Geyser Road

885-9220

www.townofmiltonny.org

City of Saratoga Springs:474 Broadway

587-3550

www.saratoga-springs.org

7/2: City Council, 9:30 a.m.7/2: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.7/3: City Council, 7 p.m.7/5: Design Review, 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.or

7/4:Board of Water Management, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater:66 East St., Riverside

Mechanicville, NY 12118

www.stillwaterny.org

7/5: Town Board Agenda, 7 p.m.Town of Wilton:

22 Traver Road

587-1939

www.townofwilton.com

7/2: Parks & Rec., 7 p.m.

7/5: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors

40 McMaster St., # 1

Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985

(518) 885-2240

www.saratogacountyny.gov

7/2: Equalization andAssessment, 3 p.m.7/2:Veterans Committee, 3:30 p.m.7/2: Legislative and Research, 4 p.m.7/3: Personnel and Insurance, 3 p.m.7/5: Technology Committee, 4 p.m.

upcomingtown meetings

LOCAL briefs

McDonald, Saratoga Hospital

and the American Red Cross wel-

come local residents to attend a

FREE Health & Wellness Expo to

share important health care infor-

mation with members of the

public.

For more information, contact

Senator McDonald’s office at

(518) 455-2381.

Drop off ClothingDonations to Cudney’s

Drop off your gently-used, in-sea-

son clothing Saturday, July 7 from 8

a.m.-4 p.m. at all Cudney’s locations

in Saratoga and Wilton. The cloth-

ing will then be sorted, cleaned and

donated to Franklin Community

Center.

CAPTAIN’s Summer HoursCAPTAIN Youth and Family

Services will switch to their summer

hours beginning the week of July 9.

From July 9 through Labor Day,

CAPTAIN will be open Monday

through Thursday from 8 a.m. until

4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m.-

1:30 p.m.

CAPTAIN Youth and Family

Services is a social service agency

located in Clifton Park. To speak to

a CAPTAIN representative you may

call (518) 371-1185.

Brookside Museum MakesCollections Accessible ViaWeb

The Saratoga County Historical

Society's collection of over 25,000

historic items including antique fur-

niture, tools, paintings, clothing and

photographs is now available to the

general public at www.brookside-

museum.net. This site allows virtual

visitors to browse the museum's col-

lection, having access to digital

images and historic information on

most artifacts. For more informa-

tion, visit

www.brooksidemuseum.org or call

(518) 885-4000.

Parents Without PartnersMeeting

Shenedehowa Adult CommunityCenter, Clifton Commons

Parents Without Partners (PWP)

meets July 7 at 6:45 p.m. for a sin-

gles’ orientation and open house.

Meet other singles from the Capital

District, Saratoga and surrounding

areas. Learn more at

www.meetup.com/PWP796 or by

calling (518) 348-2062.

SARATOGA

TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5 CALENDAR 21

Weekend-Long35th AnniversarySaratoga Freihofer’s JazzFestivalSPAC, 108 Avenue of the Pines,

Saratoga Springs

2 stages, 20+ artists, green grassand cool jazz. Gates open at 10 a.m.www.spac.org, (518) 584-9330

Eagle Mills Family FunWeekendEagle Mills Cider Co. and Family Fun

Park, 383 County Rd. 138 Broadalbin

Enjoy all the activites in our FamilyFun Park for $8. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.(518) 883-8700

Friday,June 29Double H Ranch Annual GalaGreat Escape & Splashwater Kingdom

21st annual gala / fundraiser from5 - 11:30 p.m.(518) 696-5921 ext. 228www.doublehranch.org/events

Saturday,June 30North Peak Tool and

Estate AuctionUniversal Preservation Hall, 25

Washington St., Saratoga

Various estate items, an antiqueJenny Lind bed, like-new exerciseequipment and a slew of tools. 10a.m. - 1 p.m.www.northpeakauctions.com(518) 683-5922

Wounded Warrior Golf TourBrookhaven Golf Club,

Route 9, Greenfield

Salute Military Golf Associationfundraising golf tournament10 a.m. - 4 p.m.www.smga-ny.org, (518) 483-6272

Tang Museum Family DayTang Museum, Skidmore College

Enjoy a tour of the Tang exhibitionfollowed by a hands-on art activityfrom 2 - 3:30 p.m.www.skidmore.edu/tang(518) 580-8080

Saratoga Opera BallSaratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway,

Saratoga Springs

Fine dining, live music, dancing,live/silent auctions and guestoperatic performances. 7 p.m.www.operasaratoga.org

Sunday,July 1Summer StrollNW Corner of N. Broadway and Van

Dam St., Saratoga Springs

Guided tour through the GrandQueen Annes, featuring homesbuilt by Saratoga’s most prominantfigures. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.(518) 587-5030

Breakfast Buffet1 Elks Ln., Rte. 9, Saratoga Springs

Wilton Elks Lodge is hosting abreakfast buffet from 8:30 - 11 a.m.(518) 584-2585

Monday,July 2Summer ArtThe Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Workshops will be sculpting withclay, making fish prints and weav-ing paper. 1 - 2:30 p.m.www.cmssny.org

Community Bingo1 Elks Ln., Rte. 9, Saratoga Springs

Food and Bingo. Doors open at 4.Games begin at 7 p.m.(518) 584-2585

Tuesday,July 3Public TourTang Museum at Skidmore College

Free public tour of behind the scenes at the Tang Museum, 1 p.m.www.skidmore.edu/tang

Wednesday,July 4Saratoga’s All-AmericanCelebration 2012See Page 25

Thursday,July 5Family MovieSaratoga Springs Public Library

Family movie event begins at 2p.m. Please call the children's roomfor title information. www.sspl.org, (518) 584-7860

Guided MeditationSusman Room, Saratog Springs

Public Library

Guided Mindful Meditation led byprofessionals from One RoofHolistic Health Center. 12:30 - 1 p.m.(518) 584-7860 ext. 250

Silly ScienceThe Children’s Museum at Saratoga

Stop in and learn about differentscience topics each week from10:30 a.m. - noon. www.cmssny.org

MeditationSaratoga Senior Center

Learn how to train your mind torelax and relieve pain. This class meets every Thursday from 2 - 3 p.m.www.saratogaseniorcenter.org(518) 584-1621

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Farmers’MarketsSaratoga SpringsHigh Rock ParkWednesdays 3 - 6 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1p.m.

Greenfield CenterMiddle Grove Park onMiddle Grove Rd.Fridays 4 - 7 p.m.

Ballston SpaWiswall Park on FrontSt.Thursdays 3 - 6 p.m.Saturdays 9 a.m. -noon

Burnt Hills /

Ballston LakeCorner of Lake Hill Rd.and Route 50Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1p.m.

MaltaCommunity CenterTuesdays 3 - 6 p.m.

FireworksTuesday, July 3.Saratoga Casino andRacewayCrescent Avenue,Saratoga SpringsFireworks to begin at9:15 p.m.

Six Flags Great Escape89 Six Flags Dr.,QueensburyFireworks to begin at9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4Congress ParkDowntown Saratoga

SpringsFireworks to begin at9:15 p.m.

Empire State PlazaPresented by PriceChopper240 State St., AlbanyFireworks to begin at9:15 p.m.

Crandall Park598 Glen St., Glens FallsFireworks at dark

Shepards ParkCanada St. Lake George,NYFireworks to begin at9:30 p.m.

Ongoing EventsTails and TerpsichoreExhibitNational Museum of Dance, 99 S.

Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

An exhibit about the many occur-rences where animal and dancethemes become intertwined.10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 20 -November 24(518) 584-2225

Oklahoma Training TrackToursThe National Museum of Racing,

191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

This walking tour covers approxi-mately 1 mile and lasts for 1.5hours. $10 admission for 8:30 a.m.start. June 2 - October 27(518) 584-0400 ext. 120

Free Music Around the AreaBand Concerts in Congress Park,

Saratoga Springs

Every Sunday in July, 7 p.m.www.saratoga.org

Concerts at Wiswall Park,

Ballston Spa

Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m.www.ballston.org/events

Skidmore Jazz Institute:

Summer Jazz ConcertsArthur Zankel Music Center Ladd Hall

June 29 - July 6(518) 580-5546

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201222 PULSE Local GigsWeek of 6/29-7/5: Send listings to

[email protected]

Friday, 6.29:•Todd Nelson’s TN3, 9 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•Skidmore Jazz Institute: JazzStudent Concerts, 1 pm

@ arthur zankel music center - 580.5321

•High Peaks Band, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•The Schmooze, 9 pm@ bentley’s - 899.4300

•Dan Bern, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Funk Evolution, 9 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022

•Rich Ortiz, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Marcus Ruggiero, 8:30 pm@ irish times - 583.0003

•King's of Stupid Mountain, 10:30 pm@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

•Even the Odd, 9 pm@ the mill - 899.5253

•Al Santoro Trio, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•518 Talent Showcase, 9 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

•Anthony Fallacaro, 8 pm@ van dyck - 348.7999

•New York Players, 8 pm@ vapor - 581.5772

•Tony Jenkins Jazz Trip, 8:30 pm@ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

Saturday, 6.30:•Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•Four Down, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•The Cupcakes, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Electric City Horns, 9 pm@ dango’s - 587.2022

•Tim Wechgelear Band, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Master Cylinders, 9:30 pm@ irish times - 583.0003

•King's English, 10 pm@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

•Rat Tail Jimmy, 9 pm@ the mill - 899.5253

•Jeff Strange, 9 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916

•George Giroux, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Silent Disco Party, 9 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

•Club Crush w/DVDJ Reel, 9 pm@ vapor - 581.5772

•Joe Gitto, 8 pm@ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

Sunday, 7.1:•Pierre Bensusan, 7 pm

@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•New Shoes, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

Thursday, 7.5:•Jt Maple, 8 pm

@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Street Corner Holler, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•The Play Doughs, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Fishbone, 9 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

Open Mics:•Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm

@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Mon. w/Steve Candlen, 8 pm@ irish times - 583.0003

•Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

•Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm@ circus café - 583.1106

SARATOGA

TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012 PULSE 23


26th summer of the New York

State Summer Writers Institute at

Skidmore College gets under way

in July. Featuring classes for stu-

dents of fiction, non-fiction prose,

and poetry writing taught by a dis-

tinguished faculty of acclaimed

writers, the Summer Writers

Institute is directed by Robert

Boyers, professor of English at

Skidmore.

The Summer Writers Institute

also offers a rich schedule of free

readings and discussions by partic-

ipating and guest writers, many of

whom have received critical

acclaim and top awards over the

course of their careers. This sum-

mer the authors will consider the

upcoming presidential election

with a special panel discussion

titled “Writers on the Presidential

Election,” scheduled for Friday,

July 27.

The following is the complete

schedule of events for summer

2012. All begin at 8 p.m. in Davis

Auditorium of Palamountain Hall.

Admission to all events is free.

July 2—Nonfiction and Fiction

Reading: Phillip Lopate and

Elizabeth Benedict

July 3 — Fiction and Poetry

Reading: Caryl Phillips and Louise

Gluck


Reading: Allan Gurganus and

Campbell McGrath

July 5 — Fiction Reading: Paul

Auster and Siri Hustvedt


Reading: Joanna Scott and James

Longenbach

July 9 — Poetry and Fiction

Reading: Frank Bidart and Claire

Messud


Reading: Jorie Graham and Victoria

Redel


Reading: Rosanna Warren and

Margo Livesey


Reading: Russell Banks and Chase

Twichell

July 13 — Fiction Reading:

Joyce Carol Oates

July 16 — Poetry and

Nonfiction Reading: Mark Strand

and Honor Moore


Reading: Charles Simic and Danzy

Senna

July 18 —Fiction Reading:

William Kennedy


Reading: Ann Beattie and Peg

Boyers


Reading: Amy Hempel and Richard

Howard

July 23 — Nonfiction and

Fiction Reading: Darin Strauss and

Binnie Kirshenbaum

July 24 —

Fiction and Poetry

Reading: Jamaica

Kincaid and Henri

Cole

July 25 —

Fiction and Poetry

Reading: Mary

Gaitskill and Tom

Healy

July 26 —

Fiction Reading:

Rick Moody and

Francine Prose

July 27 —

Special Panel

D i s c u s s i o n :

“Writers on the

P r e s i d e n t i a l

Election,” with

Katha Pollitt, Jim

Miller and Jennifer

Delton, moderated

by Robert Boyers.

photo provided

Author Margot Livesey

Skidmore Announces NYS Summer Writers Institute Schedule

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201224 PULSE


Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival,

one of the most celebrated and

longest-running jazz events in the

world, will celebrate its landmark

35th anniversary at Saratoga

Performing Arts Center (SPAC) June

30 and July 1, with a dynamic lineup

of more than 20 acclaimed artists and

ensembles on two stages. Festival

headliners include Diana Krall, Chris

Botti, Trombone Shorty & Orleans

Avenue, Esperanza Spalding “Radio

Music Society,” Hiromi Trio Project,

Yellowjackets and Maceo Parker,

among others. Ticket sales for the

Festival are available online at

www.spac.org.

Saturday, June 30:Ampitheatre:Mario Abney & The Abney

Effect, noon: With a sound that

draws equally from the inspiration of

Miles Davis and New Orleans' sec-

ond line brass band tradition, trum-

peter Mario Abney is emerging as a

major new voice in 21st century jazz.

Abney made his SPAC debut in 2010.

Christian McBride Inside

Straight, 1:20 p.m.: Is one of the

most omnipresent figures in jazz.

This will be the Grammy Award win-

ner’s fourth appearance at the festival

as a leader.

Michel Camilo “Mano a Mano”

with Giovanni Hidalgo & Charles

Flores, 2:40 p.m.: The group makes

its fifth return to Saratoga Jazz

Festival.

Mingus Big Band, 4:10 p.m.: The

Grammy Award-winning Mingus Big

Band features 14 virtuoso members,

celebrating the music of legendary

composer/bassist Charles Mingus. In

2011, the band won a Grammy Award

in the category of “Best Large Jazz

Ensemble Album.”

Esperanza Spalding and “Radio

Music Society,” 5:50 p.m.: Spalding

has emerged as one of the brightest

lights in the musical world. In 2011,

Spalding became the first jazz musi-

cian to receive the Grammy Award

for Best New Artist.

Chris Botti, 7:30 p.m.: Trumpeter

Chris Botti is the largest selling

American jazz instrumental artist,

with nearly three million albums sold

worldwide. His success has crossed

over to audiences usually reserved for

pop music and his ongoing associa-

tion with PBS has led to four number

one Jazz Albums, as well as multiple

Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards.

This will be Botti’s fourth appearance

at the festival.

Maceo Parker, 9:15 p.m.: Parker

is widely considered “synonymous

with funky music” and his band, “the

tightest little funk orchestra on earth.”

Known for a powerful stage presence,

this marks his third festival appear-

ance and first in 12 years.

Gazebo Stage:• Hailey Niswanger, 12:15 p.m.

• Jeremy Pelt Quintet, 1:35 p.m.

• Catherine Russell, 2:55 p.m.

• Mario Abney, 4:15 p.m.

• Pedrito Martinez Group, 5:35 p.m.

Sunday, July 1:Ampitheatre:Trio of Oz featuring Omar

Hakim & Rachel Z, noon: The band

returns to the festival following their

2010 SPAC debut. Featuring world-

renowned drummer Hakim and

pianist extraordinaire Rachel Z, the

group has been recognized for its

unique arrangements of jazz stan-

dards and chart-topping rock hits of

the past 30 years.

The Yellowjackets, 1:20 p.m.:

Known for their unique musical iden-

tity, the Grammy Award-winning

Yellowjackets return for the third

time to SPAC, featuring the band’s

unique sound that blends funk, fusion

and straight-ahead jazz.

Hiromi Trio Project, 2:40 p.m.:

Japanese pianist and composer

Hiromi has created quite a buzz with-

in the greater creative music commu-

nity, displaying a unique musical

world-view and dynamic piano style.

The diversity of her music runs the

gamut of rock, jazz and classical cre-

ating a truly cross-cultural experi-

ence. She returns to the Jazz Festival

for the second time.

Arturo O’Farill Afro Latin Jazz

Orchestra, 4:20 p.m.: Pianist, com-

poser, educator and winner of the

Latin Jazz USA Outstanding

Achievement Award for 2003, Arturo

O’Farill was born in Mexico and

grew up in New York City. Featuring

a large repertoire of Latin and Afro

Cuban Jazz, he makes his SPAC

debut.

Diana Krall, 6:05 p.m.: Pianist

and vocalist Diana Krall - known for

her graceful contralto vocals - will

make her fourth festival appearance.

Krall's success has been evident by

her ability to top both pop and jazz

charts, win Grammy Awards, play

sold-out amphitheaters around the

world and sell millions of records

worldwide since her debut in 1993.

Trombone Shorty & New

Orleans Avenue, 8:05 p.m.: Called

the “Jimi Hendrix of the Trombone”

in a recent profile by Rhythms maga-

zine, trombone/trumpet phenomenon

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews,

along with his band Orleans Avenue,

will make their SPAC debut. The

band is known for their signature

“supafunkrock” sound - a combina-

tion of New Orleans funk, rock, R&B

and hip-hop.

Gazebo Stage:• Edmar Castaneda, 12:15 p.m.

• Sachal Vasandani, 1:35 p.m.

• Steve Kroon Sextet, 3:00 p.m.

• Trio of Oz, 4:25 p.m.

• Brian Mitchell Band, 5:45 p.m.

All times are approximate.

Tickets and more information are

available at www.spac.org.

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC June 30 - July 1

SARATOGA

TODAY Week of June 29 - July 5, 2012 PULSE 25

Celebrate Independence DaySARATOGA SPRINGS -

Barbecue cook-offs, dessert con-

tests, live music, parades, patriotic

pooches, meet and greets with the

Founding Fathers and fireworks.

Saratoga Springs has a lot to offer

for your Fourth of July celebration.

Below are just a few of the events

planned for the holiday:

Wednesday, July 4:Come to downtown Saratoga

Springs to enjoy the All-American

Celebration. Events include:

9 a.m.: Firecracker4 Road

Race (www.Firecracker4.com to

register)

10:15 a.m.: The All-American

Parade, including Patriotic

Pooches (from Van Dam to Spring

Street)

10:30 a.m.: Family Day in

Congress Park, including Live re-

enactors, historic kids’ games, face

painting, carousel rides, live music

and food,

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: All American

BBQ and Dessert Fest, only $1 a

taste.

BBQ participants include: The

American Grill, Backstretch

Barbeque, Bookmakers, Capriccio

Saratoga, Comfort Kitchen,

Hattie’s, The Hungry Spot Cafe,

Irish Times, Jacob & Anthony’s,

Russo’s Restaurant, Saratoga Salsa

& Spice, Seven Horse Pub and The

Parting Glass.

Dessert Fest partici-

pants include: The American

Grill, Backstretch Barbeque,

Bookmakers, Eugenio’s Gelato,

Grasso’s Italian Ice, Hattie’s,

Hampton Inn, Jacob & Anthony’s,

Johnny’s Italian Ice, Russo’s

Restaurant, The Parting Glass.

Doggie BBQ participants

include: Dawgdom and

Impressions.

11 a.m.: General Burgoyne

meet and greet at Congress Park

11 a.m - 4 p.m.: Photo

CrazyBooth at Dogdom. Free

patriotic treat bag for your dog with

every photo shoot.

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Classic Car

Show at Congress Park Plaza.

Noon: Historic City Tour,

“Gideon’s Travels.” Meet at

Congress Spring in Congress Park.

3 - 7 p.m.: Visit participating

shops and restaurants to receive a

free patriotic prize (while supplies

last). Venues include Bookmakers,

Celtic Treasures, Compliments to

the Chef, Crafters Gallery,

G.Willikers Toys, James & Sons,

Lillians, Maestro’s, Malika

International, The Olde Bryan Inn,

Pipits of Saratoga, Putnam Market,

Sanctuary

Spa, Saratoga

F a r m e r s ’ M a r k e t ,

Saratoga Olive Oil Company,

Saratoga Salsa and Spice, Seven

Horse Pub, Sloppy Kisses,

Stitchin’ Post and Violet’s &

Stella’s.

3 - 4:30 p.m.: Historic City

Tour, “The Homes of Those who

Made Saratoga Springs the

Summer Social Capital of

America.” Meets at Crafters

Gallery at 427 Broadway.

3:30 p.m.: Party in the Park,

located at Congress Park. Enjoy

live music and food from ven-

dors. The Resonators play from 4

- 7 p.m; Music from Star 101.3

FM from 7 - 9:30 p.m.

9 p.m.: Live reading of the

Declaration of Independence in

front of the Canfield Casino.

Dusk: Fireworks in Congress

Park, coordinated to patriotic

music.

For more information, visit

www.saratogajuly4th.com.

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201226 PULSE The Beach Boys ‘Do

it Again’ at SPAC

photo by Sharon Castro Photography

The Beach Boys return to the SPAC stage for their 50th anniversary tour.


SARATOGA SPRINGS - It’s

been two-plus decades since the sur-

viving members of the Beach Boys

performed on stage together, but

while their hair has grayed and their

dance moves are, to be kind, limit-

ed, their tight harmonies and iconic

surfer-sound are still exciting and

sharp, with the group performing a

crowd-pleasing 45-song set

Saturday, June 23, that delighted the

thousands who came to see them at

the Saratoga Performing Arts Center

(SPAC).

Original members Brian Wilson

and Al Jardine joined Mike Love on

stage (Love has taken over as the

front man during live performanc-

es), along with longtime producer

Bruce Johnston and band member

David Marks. The “original five”

were backed up by a solid 10-piece

band, who started the set off with

“Do it Again,” a bold statement for

the group of aging rockers.

The Beach Boys may be old -

something the band joked about

often during the three-hour set (after

playing their first six songs back-to-

back, Love kidded that it was time

for a 15-minute intermission, fol-

lowed by a quick nap), in many

ways, the Beach Boys delivered on

their opening song’s promise.

Vocally the Beach Boys are every-

thing longtime fans remember and

love (a special mention should be

made of David Marks’ talent, who

sang wonderfully on the band’s

higher harmonies), and no place was

that clearer then when the band

dropped out during “Then I Kissed

Her,” leaving just the voices of the

original five to end the song. It’s

simply amazing how well-preserved

their voices are, how strong and

tight the harmonies still sound 50

years after the Beach Boys first

began their career.

With so much time behind them

and such a huge catalog of hits to

their name, the Beach Boys’ set

included some of their best and most

recognizable songs from the last

five decades. Nearly every song

you’d want to hear at a Beach Boys

show - “Hawaii,” “Surfin’ Safari,”

“Surfer Girl,” “409,” “I Get

Around,” “Don’t Worry Baby,”

“Sloop John B,” “Wouldn’t It Be

Nice,” “Good Vibrations,”

“California Girls,” “Help Me,

Rhonda,” “Rock and Roll Music,”

“Do You Wanna Dance,” “Surfin’

USA,” and more graced their set

list. But perhaps the emotional cli-

max of the show came during the

bittersweet songs “Forever,” and

“God Only Knows,” on which audio

and video recordings of late band

members Dennis and Carl Wilson

took vocal lead, leaving the surviv-

ing members to provided back up. It

was a powerful moment during

what was otherwise a lighthearted,

nostalgic show, and a small

reminder of some of the hardships

that one man in particular - Brian

Wilson - has endured over the years.

Wilson’s drug use and struggle

with mental illness has been well

documented, and while Wilson is

largely responsible for the band’s

newest album, it’s clear that he has-

n’t made it through the last five

decades completely unscathed.

Though he took lead on one or

two songs during the first half of the

set, Wilson, sitting stoically behind

a white grand piano on the corner of

the stage, seemed there mostly just

for support. But during the second

set, Wilson began to emerge from

his shell. Taking vocal lead on the

first five songs of the second act

(including “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,

“Add Some Music to Your Day,”

and “I Just Wasn’t Made for These

Times”), he retook the lead on “Sail

On, Sailor” and “Good Vibrations,”

clapping and swaying to the music

for the first time of the night. During

the band’s encore, he came out from

behind the piano to lead the band in

“Fun, Fun, Fun.” His presence at

center stage was electrifying, and

the audience roared in admiration as

the band closed their amazing sec-

ond set and bid farewell to thou-

sands of satisfied fans.

Yes, the Beach Boys have aged,

and yes, some have aged better than

others. But the sound that made

them the biggest American act dur-

ing the 60s and 70s is still intact, and

the group can still put on an amaz-

ing show. If you missed the show at

SPAC but can catch them at a later

date during their tour - do it. Who

knows when you’ll have another

chance to see these rock and roll

legends perform again.

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Community Sports BulletinSaratoga Softball Standout

Continues Cruising at Cornell

Alyson Onyon, a 2010 Saratoga Springs High School graduateand former varsity softball player, emerged as one of the lvyLeague's top softball pitchers during this past 2012 season.Onyon went 14-5 for the Division I Cornell Big Red (25-23, 15-5) with a 2.74 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 151.0 innings of work.The sophomore shined in Ivy League action, going 9-1 with a 2.28ERA with six complete games and two shutouts in 11 starts.Onyon allowed just six earned runs over her final 51 innings ofwork during the season, a 0.82 ERA. She was named Ivy LeaguePitcher of the Week for the week of May 1, after helping the BigRed claim a share of the South Division title with a four-gamesweep at Princeton. Onyon went 3-0 that weekend with a 0.45ERA and three complete games, hurling 31 innings over her threecontests in the circle. She surrendered 18 hits, all singles, and alsoset several game records. She allowed just one earned run in a sea-son-ending 4-0 loss to the University of Pennsylvania in a divi-sional playoff. Onyon was also named to the All-Ivy League soft-ball team for the 2012 season as a sophomore.

Photo Provided First Touch Futbol Academy U10A Boys Take Silver at CNS Northstars Cup

The First Touch Futbol Academy (FTFA) U10A boys had a successful weekend at theCNS Northstars Cup in Syracuse, finishing in second place overall. In the preliminaryround, FTFA defeated the Northstars Bandits and Syracuse Soccer Academy

Wolverines while playing to a drawagainst Soccer Central. In the quarter-finals, FTFA again defeated theSyracuse Wolverines, before defeatingthe Fulton Raiders in the semifinals.FTFA faced Soccer Central in thechampionship match and lost 3-0. The team (top row, from left to

right)Jared Everleth, MatthewMcCarthy, Ryan Postlethwait, LukeClark, Peter Moller, (bottom row, left to

right) Joey Radovic, JamesMascarenhas, Zach Saddlemire andShamir Shaffe.

Saratoga Horse Show Donates $5,000 and a Gas Grill toSt. Clement’s Regional Catholic School

The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, who now run the Saratoga Springs Horse Show (formerlyknown as the St. Clement’s Horse Show,) recently donated $5,000 and a brand new gas grill to theschool in a show of good faith. The horse show had been presented by the school along with the Lion’sClub for the last 52 years, before the Capital Fund assumed sponsorship this past season.

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The High Cost of High-Tops

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When I was a kid, we playedbasketball wearing ChuckTaylor Converse high-top can-vas sneakers! They cost $6.25a pair, and there weren't toomany other choices other thanKeds, but a hardcore basketballplayer wore Converse or“Cons.” I'm guessing that theywere not “scientifically engi-neered” because they had zerosupport, and in the early 60sthe only color option was off-white. It wasn’t until the mid-to-late 60s that the "fashion-able" black Converse werereleased, which were a big hit!

In 1965, after graduatingfrom Adirondack CommunityCollege, I ventured to NewMexico Highlands Universityto play basketball on an athlet-ic scholarship. At NMHU I wasintroduced to the idea that youcould have two pairs of Cons,one white pair to match ourhome uniforms and one blackpair for our purple away uni-forms. Our shoes were sup-plied to the team by the univer-sity, so they didn’t cost us any-thing out of pocket. My collegecoach was John Givens, whoplayed for Western KentuckyUniversity and later in theNBA for the MinneapolisLakers with the legendaryGeorge Mikan. Coach Givensmade us use ankle wraps tohelp give us the needed sup-port. No one was allowed towear low-tops; we seldom hadany sprains.

Nowadays, there are manychoices in today's market forathletic footwear and the shoesprovide many options for theathlete. Such options as betterstability for ankle protection,cushioning to absorb whatshocks the foot would other-wise bear and ventilation toimprove comfort. The materialthat these “super shoes” are

constructed from can be many dif-ferent types or combinations ofplastic, leather, synthetic leather,synthetic fabric, very little canvas,and of course, rubber or syntheticrubber. Some of these companiesseem to suggest that these "supershoes" can enhance the players’abilities and strength, enablingthem to jump higher, stop on adime and make superhumanmovements on the field of play.

These famous shoe companieshave their own apparel lines, sonot only do you have these engi-neered fleet-footed shoes but youhave clothes to match the new ageappeal and design. How do theysell their goods? They do it withgood old-fashioned hype andsuperstar endorsements, and usu-ally naming the gear after well-known professional athletes.Sports like baseball, basketball,football, tennis, golf, hockey andsoccer are marketed to get athletesat all levels and ages to buy intothe frenzy and I'm guilty, too!

The biggest change in sneakerculture is the price of this newwave of merchandise. There arebasketball sneakers that can costover $200 a pair, shirts that can gofrom $35 to $65 because the mate-rial dries as you sweat, not to men-tion socks that do the very samething. If one wants an item that isendorsed by a professional athlete,add another 20 to 40 percent to thebill. If you are a runner, and/or atrack and field competitor, you canbuy shoes that only weigh ounces.What could be next? Imagine put-ting little air conditioners in thebasketball shoes, or maybe heatersin hockey skates.

Some of these sneakers haveblinking lights, glow in the dark,small bubbles of air in the soles orpockets for iPods. Some of themmold to your feet, and others havelittle wheels for skating, compart-ments for toes, Velcro thatreplaces shoelaces and colorsreaching all ends of the color spec-trum. The price of these freakysneakers can do a number on afamily budget.

I just read an excerpt from anupcoming Time magazine aboutthe new Nike shoe designed byKanye West (Editor’s note: akaAir Yeezy 2s). These shoes cost is$245 and are manufactured in lim-ited quantities. There's a biddingprice on eBay that reached$90,300 for an autographed, pre-

ordered pair! These shoes featuretiny obelisks, hieroglyphs andglow-in-the-dark soles moldedfrom Kanye's own feet. There's anew Michael Jordan shoe byNike that just came out on themarket and it's priced around$215. I wonder if these puppiescan help a kid develop his or herjump shot!

Isn’t this crazy? In my opinion,it is out of control! I don't everremember Chuck Taylors evenbeing advertised on TV, fromwhat little television I watchedas a kid. Doing the math I can seethat one pair of Nike Jordanswould have supplied my wholecollege team of 12 players withnew pairs of Cons each! I knowthat there is a lot of research inthe production of these high-techathletic shoes, but what has cre-ated all of this frenzy? Here'swhat I think has happened in oursociety: The science of technolo-gy has broken the metaphoricaldam by flooding the market withthe retail hype in athletic apparel.The competition is massive fromNike, Adidias, Reebok, Asics,Converse and every other shoecompany around the world.These top-of-the-line sneakersare made by people who live inpoverty in countries like Chinaand Indonesia, in sweatshops, forpennies per day (which is anoth-er story entirely.) In the days ofyesteryear, Chuck Taylor Conswere made in America.

For the longest time, one pairof Cons could last me throughone whole season, which alsoincluded summers and playingoutside on a paved surface. Mylast pair of Chucks was pur-chased through the high schoolathletic department, before theupcoming season. We got a dis-count for being on the basketballteam - maybe it was a dollar or alittle more. The old worn outshoes were used to knock aroundin; sometimes we would cut thehigh-top part off to create amakeshift low-top sneaker -ugly! We older folks always talkabout changing times - that wasthen and this is now. This is agood example of where societyhas come; there is no metaphor,just another factoid of the chang-ing times! The Chuck TaylorCons are now merely a fashionstatement, or a footnote, onecould say.

Fundraiser Event at Glens Falls CivicCenter Launches Jimmer’s Fredette

Family Foundation

GLENS FALLS – Jimmer Fredettereturned home to Glens Falls on June26 to attend a fundraising event forhis new charity, the Fredette FamilyFoundation. The foundation’s firstofficial event coincidently took placeat the same venue where Jimmer firstburst onto the basketball scene, theGlens Falls Civic Center. The charitywas created by Jimmer himself toassist lower income families withhousing or food.

The event featured a dinner andsilent auction, attended by over 150people who raised a reported $3,500from the auction, which featuredmemorabilia spanning Jimmer’s highschool, college and professionalcareer. There was even a home runbaseball from back in Jimmer’s LittleLeague days.

Speakers at the event includedJimmer’s father Al, his two youngerbrothers, and Glens Falls Mayor JackDiamond. The recurring theme totheir addresses all stressed Jimmer’sclear impact on the community andhis continued commitment to givingback to the ones who cheered him on.

Jimmer has plans to also holdevents where he attended BrighamYoung University in Provo, Utah, aswell as his new professional stomp-ing grounds of California, where heplays for the NBA’s SacramentoKings.

The fundraiser falls on the sameweek as Fredette’s “Jimmer JamCamp,” which began at the SaratogaSprings Recreation Center June 28,and runs through the weekend.

SARATOGA

TODAYWeek of June 29 - July 5, 201230 SPORTSSixth Annual Firecracker4 Expecting 3,500

Runners for Independence Day Run

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Thesixth annual Firecracker4 willonce again take over the historicalstreets of Broadway in SaratogaSprings, with anticipation of sur-passing last year’s record-break-ing numbers.

The four-mile road race, whichkicks off Saratoga’s July 4 All-American Celebration, hosted2,700 runners last IndependenceDay. This year, the race committeeexpects participation from morethan 3,500 runners. The race getsunder way at 9 a.m. the morningof July 4.

Beginning at the SaratogaSprings City Center, the coursewinds south down Broadwaybefore taking participants throughan enduring journey around theheart of downtown Saratoga. The

race concludes behind the CityCenter at Ellsworth Jones Waywith a giant United States flaghoisted at the finish line by theSaratoga Springs Fire Department.

“From just over 150 runners inyear one to 2,700 in year five, ithas been a very satisfying proj-ect,” said Firecracker4 co-racedirector Peter Goutos. “TheFirecracker4 is an established hol-iday race that attracts not only ourlocal running base but returningcitizens and visitors from far andwide.”

Goutos and Co-Race DirectorBob Vanderminden have addedseveral new features for the 2012event. Some of the new featuresinclude: monetary prizes to the toprace individual and team finishers,the first annual USATFAdirondack Club Team

Championship Race, military andpublic safety (police/fire/EMS)team competitions and a scholastic(high school and college) teamcompetition. Businesses andorganizations are invited to “Runin Colors”; the largest runninggroup in similar shirts on race daywill be recognized as the teamwith the “Most Spirit” of the 2012Firecracker Run.

Runners and their families willbe treated to the Freedom HawkBand at the start and finish lines.Another 18 bands and musicianswill be playing throughout thecourse. A vendor village filledwith local businesses, food,masseuses and displays will be setup adjacent from the start line.

“A run through SaratogaSprings is a great way to start cel-ebrating the Fourth of July,” saidVanderminden. “With all the fes-tivities alongside the race, there’ssomething in it for everyone.”

The Firecracker4 is made upover just over 120 volunteers, whowork on all aspects of the not-for-profit race. Each volunteer isrewarded with a Firecracker4 T-shirt for their efforts. If you’reinterested in sponsoring or volun-teering at the event, visit theFirecracker4 website for moreinformation.

Registration is $20 before July 2and $30 on the day of the race.Registration can be done online atwww.firecracker4.com by creditcard. Paper applications will alsobe available in participating loca-tions. All registered runners areguaranteed to receive aFirecracker4 dry-fit race shirt.

New York Giants AnnouncePractice Schedule for 2012 Training

Camp at UAlbany

ALBANY – Now that the excite-ment surrounding their Super BowlXLVI win is behind them, it’s backto work for Eli, Victor, Hakeem,Justin, Osi and the rest of thedefending NFL champion NewYork Giants. The team will returnto Albany once again for their 2012Summer Training Camp, whichwas cancelled in 2011, as collec-tive bargaining negotiationsdragged into the summer. By thetime the NFL and NFL PlayersAssociation had reached a deal, thecondensed time frame forced theteam to hold camp at their practicefacilities in East Rutherford, NewJersey. The team has trained inAlbany since 1996. The team willreport to UAlbany for camp onJuly 26, and scheduled their firstpractice for June 27. Each sched-uled practice will begin at 1 p.m.There will be no scrimmage atUAlbany this season, as the Giantswill take a trip to Jacksonville toplay the Jaguars on August 10before their last week of practiceprior to the preseason starting up.

Fri., July 27 - 1 p.m.Sat., July 28 - 1 p.m.Sun., July 29 - 1 p.m.Mon., July 30 - 1 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 1 - 1 p.m.Thurs., Aug. 2 - 1 p.m.Fri., Aug. 3 - 1 p.m.Sat., Aug. 4 - 1 p.m.

Mon., Aug. 6 - 1 p.m.Tues., Aug. 7 - 1 p.m.Wed., Aug. 8 - 1 p.m.Sun., Aug. 12 - 1 p.m.Mon., Aug. 13 - 1 p.m.Tues., Aug. 14 -1 p.m.

Heading down toUAlbany to watch theGiants prepare?Here’s a complete listof scheduled practicesfor the 2012 TrainingCamp:

Adirondack Sportsman’s AllianceDonates Toward New Playground for

the Kings School

Three months after awarding four scholarships to local graduat-ing high school seniors, the Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance hasfurthered their charitable goals by becoming a “gold sponsor” forthe Kings School in Hadley, New York.

The Kings School is a private school serving over 15 commnu-ities in Saratoga, Washington and Warren counties for preschool allthe way to 12th grade. The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance donat-ed a check for $500 for the school to put toward the purchase of anew state-of-the-art playground. The existing playground is 26years old and has fallen into disrepair.

The alliance says their donation is just the latest endeavor to sharethe bounties of those who give, with those who are in need.

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Golf Tournament Benefits Make-A-Wish FoundationThe Make-A-Wish Foundation ofNortheast New York serves the15 counties comprising the 518area code. The chapter grantsaround 100 wishes each year andhas granted more than 1,200since 1987. For more informationabout the Make-A-WishFoundation, visitwww.neny.wish.org orwww.wish.org and discover howyou can share the power of awish.

ents like Colden Delaney, whohas suffered from seizures sincehe was an infant. Colden cannotwalk or speak and has troubleswallowing. After years ofextensive medical testing by 25medical specialists, the family

learned he has epilepsy andcerebral palsy but still doesnot have a conclusive diagno-sis or prognosis.

“It’s children like Coldenthat we aim to help,” said JoeTardi, a spokesperson forM+W Group’s Annual TechValley Golf Tournament.

On average, granting anindividual wish costs$10,000 and can include thechance for children to meetsomeone famous, try theirhand at a profession or travelto a place they have neverseen before.

The Make-A-WishFoundation grants the wishesof children with life-threaten-ing medical conditions toenrich the human experiencewith hope, strength and joy.GOLF BROS - (from left to right) Rick Whitney, Gerald Goff, Peter

Guidarelli and Pat Roth stop for a moment to get their picture taken dur-ing the fourth annual Tech Valley Charity Golf Tournament.

SARATOGA SPRINGS -Saratoga National Golf Clubplayed host to the fourth annualTech Valley Charity GolfTournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NortheastNew York June 20, sponsored by

M+W Group and Total FacilitySolutions, Inc. Proceeds from theevent went directly to the chap-ter’s wish-granting program andother local charities.

Money from the 2011 editionof the tournament went to recipi-

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