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F R E E Volume 6 • Issue 20 SaratogaPublishing.com
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
See Local page 7
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
See Jeremy page 9
by Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
Fathers for Justice
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Local fathers John Craver, John Frost, Rob Maloy and Doug
Smith rally for justice.
See Wilton page 8
SSFD Promotions pg 6
Women of Influence photos pg 12
Preakness pg 14
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WILTON – Wilton, the fastest
growing community in Saratoga
County, is one of only a few remain-
ing municipalities in the United
States without a dedicated food
pantry to help its residents. But with
461 Wilton families relying on food
stamps in 2010, 17 percent of stu-
dents at Dorothy Nolan and Ballard
Road elementary schools enrolled in
the free and/or reduced meal pro-
grams, and the overall demand for
food pantry services in the region up
by nearly 50 percent from 2008, the
need for a Wilton Food Pantry com-
mitted to serving its local residents
has perhaps never been greater.
“Hunger in Wilton is an issue,” said
Wilton Food Pantry President Jared
Dinsmore. “There was talk of a food
pantry, but no one seemed to be step-
Hungry No More
Photo by MarkBolels.com
Jeremy Edge will walk the 190 miles from
Belmont to Saratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Both Saratoga Springs
county supervisors have announced their plans to join
Jeremy Edge in the final stretch of his 190-mile walk
from Belmont Race Track in Elmont, NY to Saratoga
Springs.
Supervisors Joanne Yepsen and Matt Veitch intend to
show their support by joining Edge somewhere
between Albany and Saratoga Springs.
Edge, a London-native and thoroughbred racing fan,
is walking from race course to race course to raise
money and awareness for two organizations: the
BALLSTON SPA – Dressed as
superheroes and clad for justice, a
group of protestors gathered near the
Saratoga County Family Courthouse
last weekend with an important
message: kids need both of theirparents.
The newly-formed New York
State Chapter of Father’s 4 Justice,
an organization that promotes equal
parenting rights in the family court
system, rallied on Saturday, May 14,
in Ballston Spa. Their goal is to influ-
ence social change and push for leg-
islation that encourages non-custodi-
al parents’ involvement and makes
breaking-up families a last resort.
John Frost, who lives in Stillwater
and works as software developer in
Saratoga Springs, is a non-custodial
parent, a superhero and the chairman
of Fathers 4 Justice’s local board.
He brought the UK-based organi-
zation to New York State after expe-
riencing his own malcontents with
the family court system, and realiz-
ing he needed to take action if he
wanted to see a change.
From Belmont to Saratoga Inside TODAY...
New food pantry
established
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 20112
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com - Saratoga TODAY
Top Left: Boy Scout Troop 24 stands at attention during the dedicationceremony. Bottom Left: Alex Mackay presents a dedication plaque atthe base of the tower. Above: The newly refurbished tower stands tall atits new location at Camp Saratoga.
Fire Tower Finds New Life at Camp Saratoga
WILTON - Hundreds of specta-tors were on hand Saturday, May 14,to dedicate the restored Cornell HillFire Tower to its new location atCamp Saratoga in Wilton.
The 60 foot tower, which wasconstructed in 1924, had fallen intodisrepair before local officials andresidents decided to restore the his-toric structure.
Among those in attendanceincluded Alex Mackay, whose great-
grandfather, Thomas C. Luther, oncehosted the old tower at Stillwater'sLuther Forest. Mackay, representingthe Luther family, presented a plaqueto Camp Saratoga during the dedica-tion ceremony.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 BBLLOOTTTTEERR 3Joseph R. Herbert, 53, of 244
South Greenfield Rd., #2,Greenfield Ctr., pleaded guilty toa charge of first-degree sexualabuse, a class-D felony. Herbertwas arrested June 1 in Greenfieldand has been sentenced to sevenyears in New York State Prisonand eight years of post releasesupervision, concurrent withWarren County.
Barry R. Guild, 47, of 130Allen Rd., Porter Corners, plead-ed guilty to a charge of drivingwhile intoxicated, a class-Efelony. Build was arrestedDecember 27 in Greenfield andhas been sentenced to five yearsof probation and ignition interlock.
Colleen A. Quinn, 33, of 205Division St., Rear Apt., SaratogaSprings, pleaded guilty to acharge of driving while intoxicat-ed, a class-E felony. Quinn wasarrested November 19 inSaratoga Springs and has beensentenced to five days inSaratoga County Jail, five yearsof probation and ignition interlock.
John P. Chalmers, 34, of 191Fonda Rd., Waterford, pleadedguilty to a charge of drivingwhile intoxicated, a class-Efelony. Chalmers was arrestedOctober 31 in Mechanicville andhas been sentenced to five daysin Saratoga County Jail, fiveyears of probation and ignitioninterlock.
Joseph C. Coon, Jr., 40, of 46North Main St., Apt. 8,Mechanicville, pleaded guilty toa charge of driving while abilityimpaired by drugs, a class-Dfelony. Coon was arrestedSeptember 12 in Halfmoon and isscheduled to return to court forsentencing July 7.
Linda R. Pasquarell, 30, of134 fi Clinton St., SaratogaSprings, pleaded guilty to acharge of aggravated drivingwhile intoxicated with a child inthe vehicle, a class-E felony.Pasquarell was arrestedSeptember 17 in Greenfield andis scheduled to return to court forsentencing July 7.
Frank A. Scaglione, Jr., 37, of833 Rt. 4, Schuylerville, pleadedguilty to a charge of drivingwhile intoxicated, a class-Efelony. Scaglione was arrestedNovember 14 in the Town ofWilton and is scheduled to returnto court for sentencing July 7.
Brigitte E. Koziol, 45, of 6Legacy Lane, Halfmoon, pleadedguilty to a charge of drivingwhile intoxicated, a class-Dfelony. Koziol was arrestedNovember 4 in the Town ofHalfmoon and has been sen-tenced to time served and fiveyears of probation to includedrug treatment court.
Randolph D. Flannery, 47, of9 Bowman Ave., Round Lake,pleaded guilty to a charge ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-E felony. Flannery wasarrested December 1 in Maltaand has been sentenced to timeserved and five years of proba-tion to include drug treatmentcourt.
Rebecca C. Jones, 34, ofCurtis St., Gloversville, wascharged with seventh-degreecriminal possession of a con-trolled substance, a class-A mis-demeanor; second-degree crimi-nal use of drug paraphernalia, a
class-A misdemeanor; and petitlarceny, a class-A misdemeanor.Jones was arrested May 15 inSaratoga Springs and is expectedto return to court at a later date.
Samuel M. Yedigaryan, 39, of29 New Castle Rd., Clifton Park,pleaded guilty to a charge ofthird-degree criminal possessionof a weapon, a class-D felony.Yedigaryan was arrested April 15in the Town of Halfmoon and hasbeen sentenced to time servedand five years of probation.
Raymond E. Hunt, 36, ofForest Grove, Clifton Park,pleaded guilty to a charge ofthird-degree criminal sale of acontrolled substance, a class-Bfelony. Hunt was arrestedJanuary 5, 2011 in Clifton Parkfor an incident that occurred July2, 2009. He has been sentencedto three years in New York StatePrison and two years of postrelease supervision.
Neil P. Surprenant, 28, of 426Joseph St., Ballston Spa, pleaded
guilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal sale of a con-trolled substance, a class-Cfelony. Surprenant was arrestedNovember 18 in the Town ofMilton for an incident thatoccurred November 2. He hasbeen sentenced to one and a halfyears in New York State Prisonand one year of post releasesupervision.
Daniel L. Wojtowecz, 30, of337 Fortsville Rd., Gansevoort,pleaded guilty to a charge ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-E felony. Wojtowecz wasarrested March 26 in the Town ofMilton and is scheduled to returnto court for sentencing July 11.
Anthony Malave, 21, of 759East 108 St., Brooklyn, pleadedguilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal possession ofa controlled substance, a class-Cfelony. Malave was arrestedFebruary 3 in Moreau and isexpected to return to court forsentencing July 11.
John F. Irvine, 21, of 46Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa,pleaded guilty to four counts ofsecond-degree burglary, class-Cfelonies. Irvine was arrestedOctober 3, 27, 28, & 30 in thetowns of Greenfield, Malta andClifton Park. He is expected toreturn to court for sentencingJuly 11.
Emily M. Balch, 27, of 9Wellington Dr., SaratogaSprings, pleaded guilty to acharge of driving while abilityimpaired by drugs, a class-Dfelony. Balch was arrested May28 in Stillwater and has been sen-tenced to time served and fiveyears of probation.
Jordan A. Jones, 20, of 108Wooley Rd., Saratoga Springs,pleaded guilty to a charge ofthird-degree burglary, a class-Dfelony. Jones was arrestedJanuary 28 in Ballston Spa for anincident that occurred January26. He has been sentenced totime served and five years ofprobation.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 20114 WWEEEEKK IINN RREEVVIIEEWWmanager for the Saratoga CountyFair, replacing Kevin Grupe, the 2009-2010 general manager whoannounced his resignation earlier thismonth.
With the 170th Saratoga CountyFair just around the corner, Townsendand his staff will be directing theirefforts to make the 2011 fair educa-tional, fun and delicious, said BoardPresident Bill Schwerd.
The 2011 Saratoga County Fairdates are July 19 through 24.
Minister Embezzled$400,000
BALLSTON SPA - JasonLaPierre, a minster at River Church inKingsbury and former Hudson RiverCommunity Credit Union employee,pleaded guilty Monday, May 16 toone county of second-degree grandlarceny, a class-C felony, in SaratogaCounty court. LaPierre stole morethan $400,000 from Corinth-basedHRCCU over the course of more thanfour years while employed as thedirector of marketing. LaPierre wasbonded and the bank will be reim-bursed by the bonding company fortheft by its employee. His guilty pleais conditioned on the imposition of anindeterminate term of from three tonine years in state prison. He awaitssentencing on July 11.
Districts Pass Budgets
SARATOGA COUNTY -Following county-wide public referendums Tuesday, May 17, resi-dents voted to approve all 12 schooldistricts' proposed 2011-2012 budg-ets. Here are the numbers (for districtsincluded in our readership):
Keller Williams Spruces Up SOS
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Keller Williams Realty celebrated their thirdannual RED Day at Shelters (SOS) of Saratoga on Thursday, May 12.
A group of 30 agents and friends volunteered their time and "elbowgrease" to help SOS prepare for their 20th anniversary Open House on June23. RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to cel-ebrating Keller Williams Realty's year-round commitment to improving itscommunities. Each year on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousandsof associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a widerange of projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects ofthe neighborhoods in which we serve. The local Keller Williams teamscraped and painted fences, planted flower and vegetable gardens, staineddecks and steam-cleaned carpets to fulfill their RED Day goals.
What a Relief!
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Cityofficials held a long-awaited ribboncutting ceremony for the newCongress Park restrooms on Friday,May 13, just in time for the summerseason. The men's and women's bath-rooms are located in the back of theArts Council by the Spring Streetentrance to the park.
County Deputy Arrested
Saratoga County sheriff's deputyJames D. Holcomb, 30, of ParkDrive, South Glens Falls, was
arrested in Washington County lastweekend and charged with seconddegree menacing and endangering thewelfare of a child, two misde-meanors. Halcomb turned in his gunand badge, and will be suspended for30 days or until the case has beenresolved.
County Fair Names InterimGeneral Manager
BALLSTON SPA - The SaratogaCounty Agricultural Societyannounced this week that JeffTownsend of Greenfield has beennamed to serve as the general
Ballston Spa passed its $72.9 mil-lion budget, reflecting a 2.5 percenttax levy with a 1.5 percent propertytax increase. Residents also approvedthe following propositions: $928,000for school vehicle replacement,$50,000 for the public library, and$28,000 for the Ballston AreaRecreation Commission. Overallspending from year-to-year willincrease by 0.6 percent. IncumbentsFrank Townley and current boardvice-president Jeanne Obermayerwere re-elected to the board.
Taxpayers in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake school district votedyes to the board's proposed $54.8 mil-lion budget, which meant a tax levy,using $2 million from the district'srainy day fund and cutting 7.4 posi-tions. Residents also passed a propo-sition to borrow up to $400,000 topurchase four school buses. Board ofEducation results: Joe Pericone waselected to a three-year term of officewith 1,975 votes, John Blowers waselected a three-year term with 1,846votes, and Patre Kuziak was electedto a three-year term with 1,839 votes.
Galway Central Schools passed its$17.2 million budget, with a 4.6 per-cent tax increase, 20 positions cut andreductions in its BOCES expenditures.
Mechanicville City SchoolDistrict's $20 million budget wasapproved with a 3.6 percent taxincrease. Pat Greenhall and FrankGrimaldi were elected to three-yearterms on the Board of Education.
Saratoga Springs City SchoolDistrict passed its $108,500,005budget with no increase or tax levy
(2,319 residents voted yes, 659 saidno), and approved its bus proposition.Three trustees were elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education:Mia Pfitzer was re-elected with 2,175votes, Frank Palumbo was re-electedwith 1,871 votes and Charles Lockewas elected for his first term with1,843 votes.
Schuylerville voters passed theirdistrict’s $30.4 million budget, whichreflects a 0.9 percent tax increase in2011-2012, however, the budget rep-resents a 3.88 percent, or $1.24 mil-lion, spending decrease. Board ofEducation election, incumbent MikeBooth defeated newcomer VeronicaWood by a margin of 440 to 353 totake the one available board seat.
South Glens Falls passed its $52.5million budget using $3.3 millionfrom reserves and with a more thantwo percent tax increase. Votes alsoapproved a bus proposition, electedMichael Reynolds and William Elderto the Board of Education.
Stillwater Central School approvedits $21.3 million budget using $1.52million from its fund and with a 2.52percent tax increase. Votes alsopassed proposition to purchase newbuses, to create a capital reserve fundof up to $100,000, to repair andreconstruct portions of the highschool for no more than $100,000.
Johnson Loses GOP Endorsement
MILTON -Milton TownSupervisor Frank Thompson is underpolice investigation and has lost hisRepublican Committee endorsement,following allegations that his wifestole more than $38,000 from an eld-erly woman. His wife, Deborah C.,faces grand larceny charges forallegedly stealing a large sum ofmoney from a resident of the county-run Maplewood Manor nursing homewho was under her care. Thompsonhas been town supervisor for eightyears.
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Faith Arden JohnsonGansevoort, NY - Faith Arden
Johnson, 64, passed away Sunday,May 15, 2011.
Faith was born to David andGladys (Cook) Garrett onSeptember 9, 1946 in Fairfield,Ohio. She married Ronald Johnsonand they lived together in Hamilton,Ohio before relocating toGansevoort, NY in 1991.
In addition to her parents and hus-band, Faith is survived by her chil-dren, Shannon (Donald) Ingrahamof Hannacroix, NY and Brian(Christina Bliss) Johnson ofSyracuse, NY; grandchildren,Garrett Ingraham and Levi Johnson;sister, Diane (Mel) Ruder; brothers,Neil (Maureen) Garrett, and Lowell(Marianna) Garrett; and manynieces and nephews.
Funeral services were heldWednesday, May 18, 2011 at theWilliam J. Burke & Sons/Bussing &Cunniff Funeral Homes and burial
will be at Greenridge Cemetery,Lincoln Ave.
Memorial contributions can bemade to Community Hospice ofSaratoga, 179 Lawrence St.,Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or toThe American Cancer Society, 260Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY12211.
Online remembrances may bemade at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Pauline Lee Samascott
Greenfield, NY - Pauline LeeSamascott, 32, passed away sudden-ly on Saturday, May 7, 2011.Pauline was born January 25, 1979.She was a loyal employee ofSaratoga County for seven years.
Pauline is survived by her lovinghusband of 13 years, JosephSamascott, and her beautiful 12-year-old daughter, Jasmine. In addi-tion to her husband and daughter,Pauline is survived by her father,Timothy J. Formolo of Hillsboro,OR; brothers, Anthony J. Formoloof Saratoga Springs and Michael D.Formolo of Seacliff, NY; grand-mother, Pauline Rose Formolo ofIron Mountain, Michigan; her aunt,Sherry Formolo of Hawaii; in-lawsJohn and Patricia Samascott ofRock City Falls; and many extendedfamily members and friends.
A celebration of Pauline’s life washeld on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 inwhich guests wore casual attire
including something red, in hermemory.
In lieu of flowers the family asksthat donations be made in Pauline’sdaughter’s name, “JasmineSamascott Scholarship Fund” at anyTCT Federal Credit Union.
Online remembrances may bemade at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
James John (Jim) Marshall
SARATOGA SPRINGS,NY - James John (Jim)Marshall passed awayWednesday, May 11, 2011after a long struggle withKidney disease. He was 84-years- old.
Born June 15, 1926 inPhiladelphia, PA., Jim wasthe son of Henrietta andWilliam Boyd and brother toonly sibling, Marie. Heentered the Army Air Corp in1944 and served as a crewchief on B-17 bombers until 1946.
Jim was a devoted husband to hiswife of 63 years, Helen; a modelfather to his son, James MarshallSr. (Lorraine); and cherishedgrandfather and great-grandfather.
Funeral services were heldMonday, May 16, 2011 andReverend Tony Green officiated.
In lieu of flowers the familyrequests that memorial donationsbe made to Saratoga HospitalFoundation Unit D-1, 211 ChurchStreet Saratoga Springs, NY 12866or the Rubin Dialysis Center, 1850Peoples Avenue, Troy, NY 12181.
Online remembrances may bemade at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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Travis M. BensonBallston Spa, NY - Travis M.
Benson, 19, passed away Tuesday,May 17, 2011, at SaratogaHospital.
Born on Aug. 9, 1991, inSaratoga Springs, he was the sonof Scott and Alice (Benson)Kilburn. Travis was a devoted dadto his daughter Keira and lovedspending time with her, his familyand friends. Travis especiallyloved his Gramma K, and his sis-ter, Jana, was like a second momto him. He was employed by theTown of Milton Highway Dept.and enjoyed going to work everyday.
In addition to his parents, grand-mother, sister and daughter, Travisis survived by three brothers,Richard Benson, Scott Kilburn IIand Kyle Kilburn all of BallstonSpa; nephew Ayden and nieceNadia; several aunts, uncles andcousins.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m.today, May 20, 2011, at St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 149
Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs by
the Rev. Adam C. Wiegand, pastor.
Arrangements are under the
direction of the William J. Burke
& Sons/Bussing & Cunniff
Funeral Homes of 628 North
Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-
5373).
Online remembrances may be
made at www.burkefuneral
home.com.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday May 20, 2010 OOBBIITTUUAARRIIEESS 5
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 20116
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Springs City Council
At the Saratoga Springs City
Council meeting Tuesday, May 16, at
the invitation of Mayor Scott
Johnson, a presentation was given by
representatives of theUnited Way
2-1-1 Northeast Region to detail the
capabilities of this resource to resi-
dents. The 2-1-1 service is a central
source of information, providing
referral and crisis services for resi-
dents who are experiencing an emer-
gency or for people and businesses
who are seeking general information
about the region. The service is con-
fidential and currently is in operation
from Monday through Friday, 9 am
to 5 pm. The service currently has
179 social service organizations in
Saratoga County affiliated with it,
and is seeking to have more register.
They are also looking for volunteers
to work with them in a variety of
capacities. Interested parties may
contact them at www.211neny.org.,
phone (518) 694-0473 or just dial
211.
The Council unanimously
approved a measure by Mayor
Johnson to execute a contract with
Pinnacle Human Resources to pro-
vide HR services for one year. This
would fill the vacancy of a City HR
Director, and would provide a full
scope of duties including training,
counseling and discipline to City
employees. The notion that this con-
tract would save the City substantial
amounts in payroll and fringe bene-
fits was saluted by many of the
Commissioners prior to passage.
In other Council News:
The Council unanimously author-
ized the Mayor to execute a contract
with Novus Engineering to provide
professional and technical services.
Novus would determine the noise
impact and acoustics related to Siro’s
Restaurant’s applications before the
Planning Board for a special use per-
mit and site plan revision related to
outdoor entertainment. A $10,000
escrow account (to be funded by
Siro’s) will be established for this
purpose.
The Mayor received unanimous
approval for his appointment of
Cathy Masie to the Ethics Board.
The Mayor also appointed Thomas
Trapani to the Recreation
Commission.
The Mayor discussed that plan-
ning was beginning for the sesqui-
centennial (150th anniversary) cele-
bration of thoroughbred racing in
Saratoga Springs in 2013. There will
be a variety of events, both racing
and non-racing (an example cited
was a boxing match) that will
involve organizations throughout the
community including but not limited
to the National Museum of Racing
and NYRA. These events are envi-
sioned to occur from the spring into
the fall on that year, and would be
intended to market the City’s assets
worldwide. The Mayor also noted
that there could be a tie-in between
this celebration and one which would
occur on the 100th anniversary of
Saratoga Springs’ incorporation in
2015.
Commissioner of Accounts John
Franck announced that assessment
grievance day will be next Tuesday,
May 24, in the City Council room.
The hours for this will be 9 am to
noon; 1 to 4:30 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
At the end of the meeting,
Commissioner Franck also spoke in
memory of City resident Lee Weiser
and his contributions to the
community.
In his discussion of City finances,
Commissioner of Finance Kenneth
Ivins noted that that the first quarter
sales tax distribution was 5.8 percent
ahead of last year, which he said was
right on budget for 2011.
Commissioner Ivins noted gasoline
taxes as a primary reason for this
increase.
Commissioner of Public Works
Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced
that milling and paving will occur
from Tuesday, May 31, through
Friday, June 3, on Maple Avenue,
On Tuesday, May 17, Saratoga
Springs Commissioner of Public
Safety Richard Wirth and Fire Chief
Robert Williams conferred promo-
tions to three firefighters at a swear-
ing-in ceremony at City Hall. Peter
Shaw was promoted to Assistant
Fire Chief; Robert Murphy was pro-
moted to Fire Captain and Brian
Moran was promoted to Fire
Lieutenant.
After Commissioner Wirth
administered the oath for their new
ranks, each officer was joined by
family members who helped pin
new shields on their uniforms. New
Assistant Chief Shaw’s shield was
pinned by his father, who Chief
Williams noted was “the most sen-
ior firefighter in Saratoga County.”
Commissioner Wirth spoke to a
large gathering of friends and fami-
ly members in the City Council
Room, noting that all of these pro-
motions were from within the ranks
and that “the pool of candidates was
very qualified. There is a great deal
to be proud of for everyone gathered
here today.”
- Arthur Gonick
SSFD Promotions
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Top: Commissioner Wirth administers oath to Fire Lieutenant
Brian Moran. Below, L to R: Fire Captain Robert Murphy and
Assistant Chief Peter Shaw receive
congratulations from family members after they helped pin
on their new shields.
Henry Street and High Rock Avenue.
Commissioner Scirocco also
reviewed capital projects that have
been completed at the historic
Canfield Casino building in
Congress Park, which, it was noted,
sits at the lowest elevation in the City
– making storm drainage and mois-
ture control two top priorities in the
completed projects. Commissioner
Scirocco also detailed plans for
future projects in and around the
Casino, including the possibility of
replacing the brick area at the front of
the building with stamped concrete.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 7
While the problems Frost encoun-
tered were only made possible after
he and his wife filed for divorce, the
most troubling issue revolved around
his son Caeden, whom he considers
“an innocent bystander.”
Caeden suffers from a mitochondr-
ial disease, and was given a “do not
resuscitate” (DNR) order when he
was 4-years-old. The decision was
made without consulting Frost.
As a non-custodial parent, mean-
ing he pays child support but his chil-
dren call his ex-wife’s house their
home, Frost felt his legal and natural
rights to participate in Caeden’s
healthcare had been irrevocably
overlooked.
After jumping through many
hoops, contacting his federal and
state representatives, and arguing
with case workers, Caeden’s pediatri-
cian and teachers, Frost was able to
lift the DNR – the “no hope” order
that would have prevented respon-
ders from saving his son’s life.
But when Frost received the offi-
cial letter removing the order, he was
outraged to find it didn’t place fault
on the doctor who disobeyed the law.
“It said they revoked it because there
[was] some disagreement among the
parents,” Frost explained.
According to Frost, there was no
accountability for the error; it was
assumed that the root of the problem
was between Frost and his ex-wife.
“What effect did that order have on
my son? Everybody who worked
with him knew he had a DNR, and
that certainly affected the way people
perceived him,” he said. “He is a nor-
mal kid; he is very intelligent and has
a very good sense of humor. He did
not need a no-hope label.”
Frost wonders what would have
happened if something occurred
while the DNR was still in place, and
he knows there are plenty of non-
custodial parents with similar
experiences.
Bill Reynolds, the chapter’s offi-
cial spokesperson, became involved
in Fathers 4 Justice after enduring his
own set of family court inequities.
He divorced from his ex-wife four-
and-a-half years ago, and is now
allowed to see his kids during one
24-hour period each week.
“I would love to be able to have
them full-time, but the courts kind of
look at me and laugh when I suggest
that, and I think it’s because I’m a
dad even though I was a stay-at-
home dad [prior to the separation],”
he said.
According to Reynolds, a Saratoga
Springs native, the inequities in fam-
ily court are just symptoms of a much
larger social issue.
“It is the few bad apples that give
non-custodial fathers, and mothers, a
poor reputation,” Reynolds said. “It’s
the dad who hasn’t paid child support
in 10 years that gets the headlines,
not the father who gets thrown in jail
because he loses his job and cannot
afford to pay.”
In a way, Fathers 4 Justice is work-
ing against those “bad apples” as
well. Their advocacy and awareness
initiatives are as much about fighting
for the rights of non-custodial parents
as it as about educating and inspiring
“dead beats” to get involved in their
kids’ lives.
Unfortunately, both Frost and
Reynolds found that the court
restricted their ability to be involved
in their child’s lives, even though
they were capable and eager to
participate.
“I guess there is the mindset that
[in a divorce situation] one person
can be responsible for our children,
but that doesn’t take away the fact
that both parents have a responsibili-
ty,” Reynolds said. “Each parent has
a role to play and something to offer
their kids. One parent might be better
at helping with homework, one par-
ent might be better at teaching them
how to cook,” he said.
Frost, Reynolds and their fellow
group members, are certain that
something has to change, which
means getting mothers and fathers
involved.
“Fathers 4 Justice is not limited to
men, its men and women basically
looking to reform the courts so that
our kids have both parents in their
lives,” Reynolds explained. “It just
seems that the majority of the non-
custodial parents are the dads.”
The New York State Chapter has
80 members so far and is quickly
growing, especially as more success-
ful events like last weekend’s rally
bring attention (and comic relief) to
the issue at large.
And although he admits wearing a
Captain America costume is an
unconventional approach, Frost will
do whatever it takes to get the word
out.
“I’m just a dad, a regular guy who
is out here trying to get involved in
his kids’ lives,” Frost said.
“All we want to do is raise aware-
ness and try to get people to think a
little bit differently about parenting,”
Reynolds said.
For more information or to get
involved, contact John Frost via
phone at (518) 321-9928 or Bill
Reynolds via email at
You can also connect with Fathers 4
Justice on Facebook.
WILTON – It’s no secret that find-
ing work in today’s tumultuous
economy has been difficult for
many. Nationally, the unemploy-
ment rate (as reported last April) sits
at 8.7 percent. Locally in Saratoga
County, the numbers have been bet-
ter – but not by much. According to
the latest available figures, 6.9 per-
cent of county residents are still
without work. But good news for job
seekers looking to find new work
and employment – the Town of
Wilton is set to host its first ever Job
Fair/Business Expo at the Gavin
Park Gym, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga
Springs, on Thursday, May 26, from
1 to 4:30 pm.
“We are happy to be able to put on
this event,” said Steve Porto, recre-
ation director at Wilton’s Gavin
Park. “It’s a community service
where…we hope that we can match
a number of people who need a job
with an employer who needs
workers.”
With close to 40 different employ-
ers set to attend, Porto indicated that
approximately 300 positions will be
available for qualified applicants.
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Photo provided
Frost with his son, Caeden.
Local fathers rally, hopefor equal parenting rights by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
Companies seeking employees at
the free-to-attend event include Ace
Hardware Corp., Adirondack Trust,
AIM Services, Inc., C.R. Bard, Inc.,
Cudney’s Launderers & Dry
Cleaners, Espey Mfg. & Electronics
Corp., GlobalFoundries, HESS
Corp., Home Instead Senior Care,
Saratoga Bridges, Saratoga Casino
and Raceway, Sears, State Farm
Insurance, Stewarts, Target, The
Adirondack Trust Company,
WSWHE BOCES, Saratoga County
EOC, Town of Wilton, the Wilton
Food Pantry and more.
“There are going to be a lot of
really good companies and we’re
hoping to get a great reaction from
the people who are in need of a job,”
said Porto. “It will probably become
an annual event,” he added, pending
feedback from job seekers and
employers at the fair.
Those seeking employment are
reminded to “dress for success” and
to bring plenty of resumes.
Admission and parking for the event
is free, and light refreshments will be
served.
For more information or direc-
tions to the site, located at 10 Lewis
Dr. in Saratoga Springs, please call
(518) 584-9455, ext. 201.
Job Fair and Business ExpoComes to Gavin Park May 26
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 20118
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Wilton Food PantryWorld Trade Center Steel Revealed
Photos by MarkBolles.com
Five pieces of steel from the World Trade Center towers began to be fabricated on Wednesday, May 18. These pieces
will be constructed into ‘Tempered By Memory,’ a forward-looking, commemorative work of contemporary art that
has been commissioned by Saratoga Arts. The sculpture will be completed and installed for permanent display in
front of the Saratoga Springs City Center by September 2011 and donated to the City of Saratoga Springs in an
unveiling ceremony on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.
Artist John Van Alstine noted that the final shape is to be determined “by the steel itself…the hope is to create a
piece that is poetic and compelling.” Saratoga Arts Executive Director Joel Reed said that the piece will show “the
power of art and creativity to envision a better future,” and that ‘Tempered By Memory’ is a project that is communi-
ty-based with plenty of opportunities to support it. To learn more about the project, visit www.saratoga-arts.org or
phone (518) 584-4132.
Prior to the establishment of WFP,
one woman, Doris Wilder, worked to
assist Wilton residents in need, help-
ing to put food on struggling families’
tables. Wilder, who recently stepped
down from her position, has served as
an inspiration to WFP, who will be
looking to enlist the help of like-
minded individuals to volunteer their
time and efforts to the organization.
“Volunteers will be the backbone
of our organization,” said Zellan.
Those interested in helping WFP can
sign up to volunteer on
the pantry’s website at
www.wiltonfoodpantry.org.
As part of their community-wide
call for volunteers, WFP is launching
the ‘Plant a Row for the Hungry
Campaign’ (PAR), a national pro-
gram started in 1995 that encourages
local gardeners and farmers to plant
an extra row of crops in their gardens
and donate the harvest. Gardeners can
pick up a special PAR row marker
and brochure at Hewitt’s, Ellithorpe’s
Greenhouses, any of Wilton’s
Saratoga National Bank branches, or
at the Wilton Town Hall.
There are approximately 500
Wilton families in need of supple-
mental food, according to a needs
assessment study conducted last fall
by the WFP board, and not all of these
families are able to reach the heavily
trafficked food pantries at the
Saratoga EOC or Franklin
Community Center. With community
involvement, the new WFP is hoping
to “play a vital role in the region by
providing relief to our friends and
neighbors facing difficult times,” said
Dinsmore.
The Wilton Food Pantry is seeking
additional community partners, vol-
unteers, and donations of shelving,
refrigeration units, freezers, non-per-
ishable food items and monetary sup-
port. For more information, please
visit the new Wilton
Food Pantry website at
www.wiltonfoodpantry.org.
Note: McKinley Griffen Design &Advertising of Wilton is providingthe logo, theme & promotional strat-egy as an on-going pro-bono projectfor the Wilton Food Pantry.
ping up to the plate. We wanted to do
it properly and create a sustainable
organization capable of serving
Wilton residents in need.”
Dinsmore, along with a dedicated
group of Wilton residents, officially
incorporated the Wilton Food Pantry
(WFP) this past December. Since
then, the organization has searched
for a location to call its home, one
centrally located for Wilton residents
to easily reach. After months of
searching, the Trinity United
Methodist Church of Wilton, at 155
Ballard Road, stepped up to answer
the call, offering the pantry a space in
the church’s annex.
“The church has been instrumental
in providing an invaluable location,”
said Wilton Food Pantry Vice
President Deb Zellan.
In an effort to provide much need-
ed relief to local residents, the WFP
will be holding a series of fundraisers,
food drives and is seeking communi-
ty volunteers and partners in order to
open their doors to the public by July
of this year. Pantry board members
are currently working to develop a
network that will include local grow-
ers, retailers, wholesalers and the
Regional Food Bank to procure food
to help residents, families and their
children.
“Establishing partnerships with
local businesses and organizations is
the key to our long-term success,”
said Dinsmore.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 9
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
and Anna House, which provides
childcare for backstretch workers
through the Belmont Childcare
Association.
He will begin his journey on the
Belmont track Sunday, June 12, the
day after the stakes race. “There
won’t be any racing that day, so I’m
hoping a few jockeys will walk with
me,” Edge said.
From Belmont, Edge and his RV
back-up team will travel through
Queens, crossing over the 116th
Street Bridge straight toward Route
9, which provides a fairly direct route
to Saratoga Springs. The goal is to
complete the journey in two weeks,
walking 15 miles per day at a pace
manageable enough for supporters to
walk with him along the way. He will
spend some nights in the RV, others
with friends and in hotels.
The plan is to reach Albany by the
night of June 22 and arrive in
Saratoga Springs late on the 24th.
Edge will officially finish Saturday
morning, June 25 near, the Saratoga
Race Course. The exact location has
not yet been determined.
“I look forward to joining my
friend Jeremy along the final stretch
of the walk and across the finish line
together at the Saratoga Race
Course,” said Supervisor Joanne
Yepsen, who met Edge through
Thorofan, a locally-based organiza-
tion she helped launch.
Don’t let his British accent fool
you: Edge is a dedicated member of
the local community, specifically
through thoroughbred racing, who
splits his time between London and
Saratoga Springs, where he resides
three months out the year. He is a
lifelong racing fan and former politi-
cian. Edge owned a home for 20
years in Newmarket, England, “the
British equivalent of Lexington,” and
served 12 years in office as a council
representative for the Chelsea
District of London.
Edge has been attending major
racing events in the U.S. for years,
but first came to Saratoga in 2001 by
chance.
“I fell upon Saratoga because the
racing season here matched up with
the council’s recess,” he said. “I only
meant to stay four days, but a friend
asked if I would volunteer at a gala to
benefit the Belmont Childcare
Association, which operates Anna
House.”
After being “roped-in” to volun-
teer and falling in love with Saratoga
Springs, Jeremy vowed to stay
involved during his annual stay in the
area, eventually leading to his 190-
mile mission for two organizations
he refers to as “very dear to racing.”
However, Edge admits that his
original goal was “more ambitious”;
he wanted to walk from Lexington,
Kentucky, to Belmont, an incredible
journey that would require passage
through remote areas and offer much
risk of injury.
He settled with the stretch between
Belmont and his “home-base,”
Saratoga, where local officials are
personally supportive of his goal.
There’s even talk of passing a procla-
mation through the County Board of
Supervisors.
“Our community is very
impressed with Jeremy and his plan
to make a 190-mile trek to raise
money for Anna's House,” said
Yepsen. “Not only is he raising
awareness and funding for important
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Jeremy Edge walks 190 miles for a good causeservices and support needed for the
children of the backstretch workers
and the Permanently Disabled
Jockey's Fund, but he's giving back
to the entire racing industry.”
Edge plans to have a fixed sched-
ule put together by next week.
Supporters and cheerleaders will be
able to map the route and meet up
with Edge as he passes through.
Those interested in supporting
Jeremy’s mission can make general
contributions to the Permanently
Disabled Jockeys Fund or
Anna House via their
websites: www.pdjf.org/ and
www.belmontchildcare.org/.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201110 EDUCATION
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Lessthan a week after Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS) announced thatall of its seniors have been acceptedto college, the nonprofit organizationis hosting its largest fundraisingevent to ensure its future classes canbe just as successful.
Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar willhost its third annual Bowling-For-Scholars and Gutterball Bash eventat Saratoga Strike Zone on Saturday,May 21.
Bowling starts at 11 am and will behalf price all day, with all proceedsgenerously donated by SaratogaStrike Zone to SSAS. Starting at 7pm, the Gutterball Bash will featuremusic by 2s Company, food fromHattie's, a cash bar and a silent auc-tion. Admission to the GutterballBash is $75 with all proceeds benefiting SSAS.
SSAS is a nonprofit organization
that assists academically capable butfinancially disadvantaged students toexcel in high school and attend col-lege. The organization was foundedin 2009 and is a collaborative effortby local residents, Skidmore College,Saratoga Springs High School andSaratoga Mentoring Program. Eachschool year, SSAS selects ten sopho-more students based on their aca-demic qualifications and financialneeds and dedicates up to $10,000 totheir enrichment.
Support for the scholars includes a$4,000 gift during their last threeyears of high school for supplies,study skill seminars, tutoring, PSATand SAT training and testing fees,college visits and attendance at cul-tural events. An additional $1,500 isgiven to each scholar for each yearthey successfully complete in col-lege.
All of this year's nine graduating
SSAS seniors have already beenaccepted to college. One of the sen-iors, Gabrielle Batista, received a$120,000 four-year PresidentialScholarship to St. LawrenceUniversity.
Along with Gabrielle, the follow-ing SSAS seniors have also receivedcollege acceptance letters: MatthewDegen is attending Potsdam Collegewith on an $8,000 four-year scholar-ship; Natalia Allyn is attending SageCollege; Conor Ahern, StephanieCharbonea and Kaylee Yager areattending SUNY Adirondack; JaimePerez and Rebecca have not yetdecided which acceptance letter theywill respond to.
The SSAS seniors also receivedcollege acceptance letters fromHartwick College, Wells College,West Virginia University, WagnerCollege, University of New Haven,Adelphi University, Elmira College,University of Tampa and St. Peter'sCollege.
"The SSAS program works," saidJim LaVigne, volunteer executivedirector. "It makes a tremendous dif-ference in [helping] these young peo-ple achieve their dream of attendingcollege."
One-hundred percent of the pro-
ceeds from the Bowling for Scholarsand Gutterball Bash will help thenext group of students make theirway to college. All overhead costsare covered by SSAS board mem-bers. The bowling facilities are gen-erously donated by Saratoga StrikeZone as is the food for the GutterballBash by Hattie's. Media sponsor-ships, which recognize the majordonors and promote the event, areLook TV, Star 101.3 FM andSaratoga TODAY.
"Last year, 42 local firms and indi-viduals sponsored a lane for $1,000each, and we have just started thisyear's Lane Sponsor campaign,"Lavigne said.
A $5,000 Event Sponsor categorywas added to the 2011 event, and theorganization has already receivedfour pledges of support. $5,000
Event Sponsors include AdirondackTrust Bank, Fidelity National Title,Price Chopper's Golub Foundationand Edward Swyer of The SwyerCompanies.
"This program only survives if thisevent is successful. This is our onlyfundraising event each year and wehave received tremendous supportfrom the community," LaVigne said."It's a great family fun day and one ofthe best cocktail parties in Saratoga.If you haven't come before, join usthis year. If we have not asked you tosupport us as an Event or LaneSponsor it's not because we don'tneed your support."
To learn more about SSAS, theBowling-for-Scholars event andsponsorship opportunities, visit theirwww.saratogasponsorascholar.org orcall Jim LaVigne at (518) 587-2472.
Yael Goldman • Saratoga Today
Seniors Jaime Perez, Conor Ahern, Kaylee Yager and Gabrielle
Batiste are heading to college next year thanks to Saratoga
Sponsor-A-Scholar.
Sponsor-A-Scholar Congratulates Nine College-Bound Seniors,Hosts 3rd Annual Bowling-for-Scholars and Gutterball Bash!
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011
Cutting EdgeMartial Arts
Cutting Edge Martial Art’s A+
After School and Summer Camp
Program is a year- round childcare
solution that provides a positive,
structured environment for children
after school and during the day in
the summer. During the school year,
we pick up children directly from
the local elementary and middle
schools, and provide an hour lesson
that starts with our “Mat Chat,” a ten
minute character education lesson
for the day, followed by a full 50
minute martial arts class. Parents
have a window between 5 and 5:45
pm to pick up their children while
children have the opportunity after
class to get their homework started.
During the summer, children get
all the benefits of our A+ Program,
but on a grander scale. We offer nine
weeks of full day camps and have
no minimum or maximum number
of days per week or number of
weeks that a student can attend.
Each week of camp we have a cur-
riculum of character education les-
sons, fun games, and a one hour
martial arts class every day. We
watch a movie in the afternoons
twice a week, have a video game
morning on Fridays and take all our
campers on an educational outing
on Wednesdays and a fun and excit-
ing outing every Friday. Our aver-
age camp size is 20-25 students, and
we have three full time staff work-
ing with our students.
Our goal is to provide a family-
friendly and fun environment that
feels like a home away from home.
11
Summer CampDirectory
Our students have fun learning skills
that can be used every day of their
lives, and we try to provide memo-
ries that will last a lifetime. For
many, our summer camps are a
wonderful introduction to martial
arts.
For more information visit
www.saratogamartialarts.com
or call (518) 587-5501
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201112
AWA R D S L U N C H E O N
Photos by MarkBolles.com
More than 100 community and family members attended Saratoga TODAY’S annual Women of Influence Awards luncheon at
Longfellows on Wednesday, May 18, showing their support of the six incredible Saratoga County women pictured above (from left
to right): Mary Caroline Powers, Rabbi Linda Motzkin, Sara Mannix, Cindy Munter, Jaime Williams and Michelle Larkin. The 2011
event was a big success, recognizing a record number of women and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Susan Scrimshaw, president of
Sage College. Thank you to The Adirondack Trust Company and Russell Sage College, event sponsors, and our readers who
showed their support in person at Longfellows and on paper by submitting nominations. Congrats to this year’s nominees - you
are truly an inspiration! Saratoga TODAY looks forward to recognizing another fantastic group of women in 2012.
CORRECTION to page 14of the Women of Influenceinsert: Sara Mannix’s “crown jewel” iswww.Saratoga.com.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 BBUUSSIINNEESSSS 13
County Businesses Receive SBA Excellence AwardsFour Saratoga County business-
es were honored with SBA Small
Business Excellence Awards dur-
ing a ceremony at the Desmond
Hotel in Albany on May 9. The
U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) and the
New York Business Development
Corporation (NYBDC) hosted the
13th annual luncheon to recognize
the achievements of local small
businesses.
Phinney Design Group, located
in Saratoga Springs; The
Children's Academy of Malta,
located in Mechanicville; World
Wide Gas Turbine Products, Inc.,
located in Clifton Park; and
Mechanical Testing, Inc, located in
Waterford were among the 45
small businesses in upstate New
York to receive this recognition.
Small businesses are selected for
the Excellence Awards based on
their company's longevity, innova-
tion, sales growth, increased
employment, ability to overcome
adversity and community
contributions.
Info about our local SBA award-winners:
Mechanical Testing, Inc.,
which was nominated by
KeyBank, N.A., currently facili-
tates all of the testing and balanc-
ing work at the $5 billion dollar
Global Foundries project. They
have successfully worked with
many other major construction
companies across the country, and
have completed more than 3,000
projects including Wal-Mart,
Federated Department Stores and
Abbot Labs. Owners Eileen and
Brian Venn have plans to grow the
company into Western New York
and Western Massachusetts.
Michael Phinney, founder of
Phinney Design Group, has over
17 years of experience in architec-
tural design and construction
observation services. He is a
LEED Accredited Design
Professional. Phinney Design
Group, which was nominated by
Saratoga National Bank & Trust
Company, handles a multitude of
project types, including custom
residential, commercial, resort,
retail, community and land plan-
ning with a focus on incorporating
designs that minimize impact to
the natural environment while
achieving operational goals. This
expertise has allowed the firm to
sensibly incorporate "green build-
ing" technologies and sustainable
design features into a diverse array
of building projects.
The Children's Academy of
Malta (CAM), which was nomi-
nated by The Adirondack Trust
Company, provides faith-based
education and childcare services to
the children in the Capital Region.
Owners Melissa Brennan and
Rochelle Dinallo share more than
25 years of daycare and education-
al experience. Located at the
entrance to Luther Forest, CAM is
well-positioned to meet the needs
of the local community. CAM
accepts children from six weeks to
12 years and is open 7 am to 6 pm
daily, as well as Friday evenings
and Saturdays. Their services
include childcare, preschool and
pre-K, before/after school pro-
grams, summer camps and several
enrichment classes.
World Wide Gas Turbine
Products, Inc. (WWGTP, Inc.) is
the premier global provider of
General Electric and Westinghouse
industrial gas turbine products at a
fraction of the Original Equipment
Manufacturer's (OEM) cost and
often in significantly less time. The
primary objective of WWGTP, Inc.
is to be the alternative source for
gas turbine parts and services that
were previously available only
through the OEM. Empire State
Certified Development
Corporation (ESCDC), which
nominated the company for the
award, and M&T Bank assisted
WWGTP, Inc. by providing SBA
financing to relocate to a new
7,000 square-foot facility in
Clifton Park in 2009.
winner in 1977. The very next
year Affirmed bested Alydar in the
three Classics and it seemed that
winning the Triple Crown was
something to expect, but the years
since have proved otherwise.
Overall 32 horses have been eli-
gible to win the Triple Crown and
11 of those have occurred since
1978. Our own New York-bred
Funny Cide almost got the job
done in 2003. The Nick Zito-
trained; Marylou Whitney-owned
Birdstone was the spoiler that
rainy, cold day at Belmont.
Everyone will tell you that it’s a
gut-wrenching heartache to lose
out in the final leg; clear up until
one has had time to digest just
how great it was to almost get
there. Winning any of the three
Triple Crown races
is a great feat. Each
one is a career-
marker for breeders,
owners, trainers and
jockeys. And for
fans, they are bonan-
za days.
Eighteen horses
have completed the
Preakness-Belmont
Double. Four of
them (Bimelech,
Capot, Native
Dancer and Nashua)
were real close;
they all ran second
in the Derby. Man
o’ War did not start
in the Derby, but won the
Preakness and the Belmont
Stakes.
Eleven more horses completed
the Derby-Belmont Double.
There have been so many great
horses and still only 11 Triple
Crown winners.
Todd Pletcher noted last year
after his first Derby winner, Super
Saver faded in the Preakness
Stakes that “winning the Triple
Crown is the toughest challenge in
sports.”
Do I hear a ‘motion’ for a
Kingdom for a crown? I second it,
our sport needs it, the fans deserve
it, and this animal is bred to go the
distance. Every connection to this
horse carries a deep commitment
to the welfare of horses, and the
sustainability of the racing indus-
try. A crown could not shine any
more brilliantly than in their
hands.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201114
by Marilyn Lane
Saratoga TODAY
The Preakness StakesMiddle Jewel of the TRIPLE CROWN
NBC begins coverage on the
Preakness Stakes at 4:30 EST on
Saturday. The race is scheduled to
go off at 6:18 p.m.
Two weeks ago few people had
the ultimate Derby winner,
Animal Kingdom on their minds.
But Graham Motion did not miss a
beat when his shorter-odds colt,
Toby’s Corner, showed signs of
lameness just days before the Run
for the Roses. He put his game
face on and headed to Louisville
with an unheralded son of
Leroidesanimaux and the rest is
history. The talk now is that if
Animal Kingdom can pull a victo-
ry out of the hat in Baltimore,
he’ll be a strong favorite to take
the Test of Champions, the
Belmont Stakes on June 7.
It was a rollercoaster ride head-
ing into the Derby. John
Velazquez had the call on the
morning-line favorite, Uncle Mo,
but the two-year old
champ was scratched
Friday morning
because of an intestin-
al ailment. Johnny V
had to feel like, oh
man, not again. In
2009 he was scheduled
to ride the highly
regarded Derby hope-
ful, Quality Road, but
that colt was with-
drawn a week before
the race with a quarter
crack. Johnny was the
regular rider of the
Pletcher-trained, red-
hot, 2010 Derby
favorite Eskendereya
before that brilliant colt suffered a
career-ending injury just days
before the First Saturday in May.
Robby Albarado was named to
ride Animal Kingdom, but most
unfortunately he sustained a bro-
ken nose after being thrown and
stepped on prior to a race on May
4. He took off his mounts on the
fifth and sixth and this concerned
Motion and the Team Valor
International Group (breeders and
owners of Animal Kingdom).
They could not allow themselves
to take a chance on Robby’s con-
dition and opted to Johnny V.
Albeit, it was a confusing way
to win the Kentucky Derby, but
with that said this colt deserved to
win and he appears to be moving
toward the Preakness in great
form. And certainly John
Velazquez was long over-due to
smell the roses, it couldn’t have
happened to a finer man or better
jockey.
The Preakness is shaping up as
an interesting contest though
Nehro the Derby runner-up will
stay on the bench for this one.
Mucho Macho Man ran well in
Louisville and gave trainer Kathy
Ritvo a thrill and a classic-placed
horse. He will be a force to be
reckoned with in Baltimore.
If the Derby favorite Dialed In
wins the Preakness, he’ll enjoy the
largest payday ever awarded a
race in North America. To be eli-
gible for the Preakness bonus
money, a horse must have success-
fully competed in designated races
at tracks owned by MI
Developments, the parent compa-
ny of Gulfstream Park, Santa
Anita, and Pimlico. Dialed In is
eligible to win a whopping $5.5
million in bonus money. He
earned this right by winning both
the Holy Bull and Florida Derby
at Gulfstream. Nick Zito trains
the son of Mineshaft, and Nick
knows the way to the winners’ cir-
cle on big race days.
Shackleford, the pacesetter in
the Derby, qualifies for a
$550,000 bonus via his second-
place finish in the Florida Derby.
He might enjoy that the Preakness
distance is 1/16 mile shorter than
the Derby.
Since the first running of the
Preakness in 1873 there have been
eleven to go on to win the
Belmont Stakes and thus the
Triple Crown. Prior to
Secretariat’s Triple in 1973, it had
been a 25-year drought. Before
him you had to go back to Citation
in 1948. Seattle Slew became the
first undefeated Triple Crown
Photo Provided
Animal Kingdom
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 FFOOOODD 15
This week there is going to be
quite a few fresh roasting chickens
available at the Saratoga Farmers’
Market and Jonathan Zehr should be
back with his gorgeous mushrooms.
Add to these two facts the lingering
cool spring and suddenly this south-
ern “fall” recipe came to mind.
While it’s a top family pick for a fall
evening, due to its apple flavor,
Saratoga Apple still has great apples
and I am sure some Apple Jelly (or
cider) can be found to fulfill the
needed ingredients. It’s a delicious
way to enjoy fresh chicken—and
can be made even more sumptuous
and spring-like by roasting it on the
grill!
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked, long
grain/wild rice mix
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium apples (cooking
variety—crisp and tart/sweet,
best), cored and chopped
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
(try shallots if you prefer)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
large roasting chicken
2-3 tb of apple jelly, melted
(or cider, made into a syrup
by adding sugar and boiling)
Apple wedges
Directions
1. Cook the rice, adding mush-
rooms, chopped apples, shredded
carrot, onions and pepper to the rice
as it cooks. Don’t over cook —
undercook if anything so stuffing
doesn’t become a mushy mess later
inside the roasting chicken.
2. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
Spoon some of the stuffing loosely
into the neck cavity and skewer
shut. Lightly spoon the remaining
stuffing into the main body cavity
and skewer shut.
3. Place the stuffed chicken,
breast side up, on a rack in a shallow
roasting pan. Insert a meat ther-
mometer into the inside thigh mus-
cle being sure not to touch bone.
Roast uncovered, in a 325 degree
oven for approximate 2 hours.
During the last half hour or so of
roasting, brush chicken 2 or 3 times
with melted jelly or cider syrup).
The chicken is done when the meat
thermometer registers 180 degrees,
the meat is no longer pink and the
legs move easily in their sockets.
Note: if grilling on a non-rotis-
serie grill, be sure to place a can of
water in the grill to keep it moist and
cover the chicken with aluminum
foil until you start to glaze it in the
last half hour.
Serve with some lightly-buttered
steamed or grilled spring asparagus.
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TODAYFriday, May 20, 201116 Community Corner
On Monday, May 9th, 24 students
from Saratoga Springs High School
competed in the 18th Annual SUNY
Adirondack Business Day. Over
350 students from 17 area schools
participated in the event. Students
from Saratoga took first place in
Career and Financial Management,
second place in Accounting, third
place in Business Math and Career
and Financial Management, fourth
place in Computer Literacy, and
fifth place in Business Math compe-
titions. Award winners in the indi-
vidual events were: Joseph Gratton,
Alex Lewis, LinLi Lin, Collin Price,
and Gabrielle Small.
Congratulations and excellent work!
The winners from left to right are: Collin Price, LinLi Lin, Gabrielle Small,Joseph Gratton, and Alex Lewis.
18th Annual SUNY Adirondack Business Day
Happy 7thBirthday AlecDarling
I love you more than the world!
Love, Daddy
Happy FirstBirthday
Jackson Gibney will be celebrat-
ing his first birthday May 27, 2011!
Jackson is the son of Julie & John
Gibney of Delray Beach, Florida.
He is also the grandson of Joe &
Annette Bartol, Wilton, NY, and
Tom & Elaine Gibney, Cumberland,
RI. Have a great birthday Jackson!
Look Who’sTurning One
Sofia Jane Guthrie turns ONE
May 27, 2001! Sofia is the daughter
of Jim & Jane Guthrie and grand-
daughter to Duane & Judy Guthrie,
Saratoga Springs, and Deb Hoelcher
& Thomas Newcomb, Buffalo, NY.
Hope you have a wonderful birth-
day Sofia!
Ballston Spa High School’s
Jessica Lussier was recently rec-
ognized, along with students from
24 area schools, as one of this
year’s Outstanding Business
Students. This honor was award-
ed to Jessica for her participation
in business education, academic
achievement, citizenship and posi-
tive attitude. The award is spon-
sored by the Business and
Marketing Educators’Association.
We are all very proud of you
Jessica!
Jessica Lussier ReceivesOutstanding Business Education Award
Library Chicks
Photo by Mark BollesThe Nicastro boys observe the
newly hatched chicks while Molly
Schneider of Gansevoort plays with
a toy chick provided by the library.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 Home & Garden 17
Earth-Friendly Household Tips Made EasyAccording to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
more than 90 percent of Americans
want to protect the environment.
Despite the desire to care for the
earth, only 33 percent of trash in the
U.S. actually gets recycled, and 54
percent gets buried in landfills. With
sustainable living becoming more
top-of-mind, Ziploc wants to empow-
er families to get involved in recy-
cling efforts.
In an effort to offset the amount of
product waste that could potentially
end up in landfills and motivate fam-
ilies to do their part to protect the
environment for future generations,
Ziploc has partnered with
Recyclebank, the leading sustainable
action platform designed to motivate
and enable individuals to make a col-
lective impact on the environment.
From recycling and reusing everyday
kitchenware to being mindful of
water and energy usage, families can
incorporate these simple, earth-
friendly tips into their kitchen
routines:
-Increase Recycling Efforts
Recycle items that you no longer
need and participate in community
recycling initiatives. Community sup-
port for recycling of common and
uncommon goods can vary from
place to place. In fact, clean and dry
Ziploc Brand Sandwich, Freezer and
Storage Bags are now accepted at
existing in-store recycling bins that
accept plastic shopping bags for recy-
cling at approximately 18,000 partic-
ipating retailers nationwide.
-Use "Smart" Kitchen Supplies
When buying supplies for your
kitchen - whether an appliance, cook-
ing pan or piece of cutlery - choose
durable and high quality kitchenware
to withstand the test of time. Also,
save energy (and potentially reduce
your gas bill) by using smaller appli-
ances when cooking small amounts
of food. For example, heat water in an
electric kettle rather than a teapot on
the stove, or cook small or medium
sized portions of food in the
microwave instead of the regular
oven to use less energy.
-Store Meals in Reusable and
Multi-Purpose Containers
When preparing and storing meals
for the family, try using Ziploc Brand
Containers, which are available in a
variety of sizes and shapes. They not
only help families stay organized and
get more out of meals (and reduce
waste) by keeping food fresh, but
they are also microwaveable, freezer-
safe and are perfect for storing left-
overs or carrying lunch to work.
Together, they are committed to moti-
vate and reward consumers who take
sustainable actions. To earn rewards,
visit www.recyclebank.com/ziploc
and pledge to recycle Ziploc Brand
Bags and packaging. Soon, specially
marked packages of the bags will be
available for purchase. Simply enter
the code from inside the marked
packages at www.Recyclebank.com
and start earning points which can be
redeemed for prizes.
Learn more about Ziploc and
Recyclebank recycling efforts to
divert millions of pounds of waste
from landfills at
www.ziploc.com/sustainability.
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Families everywhere have a new option in recycling. Clean and
dry Ziploc Brand Sandwich, Freezer and Storage Bags can
now be recycled at existing in-store bins at approximately
18,000 participating retail locations that accept plastic shopping bags for
recycling. It's an easy way to protect the environment for future
generations.
Here is a list of some of the items you can recycle at in-store
recycling bins:
-Clean and dry Ziploc Brand Bags
-Plastic grocery or retail bags
-Newspaper bags
-Dry-cleaning bags
-Bread and produce bags
-Toilet paper, napkin and paper-towel wraps
-Plastic shipping envelopes
-Clean plastic bags labeled #2 or #4
-Conserve Your Household
Water Supply
For a cold beverage, keep a cool
pitcher of water in the fridge instead
of letting the tap run until water gets
cold. Refill one water glass or
reusable bottle throughout the day so
there will be fewer items to wash.
After eating, don't rinse dishes with
water - just scrape off the excess food
and load directly into the dishwasher.
Tests by Consumer Reports showed
that pre-rinsing usually isn't neces-
sary and by skipping it you can save
20 gallons of water per load.
Through its partnership with
Recyclebank, Ziploc is offering
another option to get involved and
help the environment by incentiviz-
ing families to inspire change.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201118 Home & Garden
SARATOGA SPRINGS – In an
effort to help the local community
“go green,” the Capital Region
Kohl’s Department Stores and
Chip’s Landscaping partnered up
to create a new sustainable water
garden for the National Museum of
Dance & Hall of Fame.
For the second consecutive year,
Chip’s Landscaping served as proj-
ect leader for The Kohl’s A-Team
volunteers and their National Go-
Green Community Event, joining
together to “Green” a nonprofit
organization in the spirit of
“Community.” This daylong all-
volunteer initiative created a sus-
tainable garden bed and water fea-
ture at the entrance of The National
Museum of Dance and Hall of
Fame.
The Go Green initiative supports
2011 Earth Month and National
Volunteer Month; Chip’s
Landscaping invited other national
and local businesses to partner in
the project. These partners includ-
ed Netafim Irrigation District
Sales, Fort Lee, New Jersey;
Aquascape INC, St. Charles,
Illinois; Bacalupo Trucking,
Greenfield; Geyser Road Dunkin
Donuts, Milton; and Amore Italy
Pizzeria and Deli, Saratoga
Springs. All companies donated
labor, materials, or refreshments
for the day’s build.
Combining the talents of local
and national businesses and volun-
teers, the project has provided a
visually appealing, sustainable gar-
den reflecting the rich history and
mission of the National Museum of
Dance and Hall of Fame.
“Dance and other art forms often
find their inspiration in the move-
ments of color, texture, seasonal
change and the water flow reflected
in nature and gardens. Visitors will
now be welcomed to the Dance
Museum and reminded of this rela-
tionship with this dynamic
entrance garden,” said Sue Ann
DuBois, co-owner of Chips
Landscaping. “We hope this garden
encourages young children who are
exploring dance to appreciate the
relationship of nature in
movement.”
Design of the new feature boasts
components that reduce storm
water run-off from driveways (that
end up in storm water systems and
in our waterways) filtering and col-
lecting 500 gallons of rainwater for
re-use to sustain the water feature
and reducing approximately 75
percent of previous system water
use for irrigation of the garden
area. The water feature is an
Aquascape 2 waterfall pond-less
spillway with high-efficiency
pumps, and LED lighting. The
Rainwater Harvesting system,
Aquascape RainXchange features
Aquablox USA made of 100 per-
cent recycled material. A booster
pump allows rainwater to be reused
in the drip irrigation system. An
eco-friendly Aquascape IonGen
electronic clarifying system has
been installed to provide clear
water without the use of chemicals.
The newly installed drip irriga-
tion is a high-efficiency, state of the
art drip system that saves 30 to 70
percent more water than traditional
irrigation systems. It provides deep
root watering, instead of topical
watering, reducing plant fungal
diseases. The new system can also
be programmed, so the Museum
will no longer have to worry about
sprinklers pummeling incoming
and outgoing patrons, or be incon-
venienced during special events.
All plants selected for the garden
are specific to the site characteris-
tics. Shrubs and flowers have been
installed with organic-only prac-
tices and will provide all-season
interest and return every year. The
plants, in combination with the
water feature, will attract birds and
butterflies and a selection of both
native and site-specific perennials
were included in the design.
About Chip’s Landscaping:
Chip’s Landscaping is a profes-
sional local business specializing
in sustainable practices and the cre-
ation of “healthy” outdoor living
environments. They are nationally
certified in water feature design
and construction, rainwater har-
vesting design and construction, as
well as state certified in organic
property management through the
Go-Green New York Yards
program.
Photos Provided
Kohl’s and Chip’s Landscaping teamed-up to create a sustainable garden bed and water feature at the entrance of National Museum of Dance.
Chip’s Landscaping Helps “Green the Community”
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201120 Home & GardenPlanning an Outdoor Oasis
If it’s time to think about making
some improvements or additions to
your home, outside may be the best
place to get started.
Preference Survey. Among the top
ranking features people want in their
next homes are decks or patios (84
percent), and low-maintenance exte-
riors (79 percent). When it comes to
the top ranking living spaces people
want, outdoor grilling or living
areas come in at 67 percent.
So whether you want to make
some improvements for selling your
home, or just to enjoy for yourself,
the planning experts at Fiberon,
makers of innovative composite
decking, railing and fencing prod-
ucts, have some tips to help you plan
the perfect outdoor oasis.
Define the Space. An outdoor
room could be the entire yard, or
just a small part of it. Think about it
having walls, a ceiling and flooring,
just like an indoor room.
Walls are vertical elements that
help define a space, such as hedges,
trees, lattice screens, raised garden
beds, railings, a gazebo or fence to
frame your space.
Ceilings provide shelter and
shade. Think of awnings, umbrellas
and pergolas. Or use what’s natural-
ly there, like the branches of a shade
tree.
Flooring could be the existing
lawn, a mulched pathway or a creat-
ed floor such as a concrete or flag-
stone patio, or deck.
Decide the Elements. Once you
know where your oasis is, it’s time
to figure out what needs to go in it.
Here are some elements to consider:
Decking – A low-maintenance
composite deck adds versatility and
beauty that you can customize to
meet just about any need. And it can
pay off, too. Composite deck addi-
tions are among the projects that
recoup the most of their cost upon
home resale, according to the
Remodeling Magazine 2009-10
Cost vs. Value Report.
When planning a deck, don’t
Exterior additions and improve-
ments are high on homeowner’s
lists, according to the Better Homes
and Gardens 2011 Consumer
make the mistake of building one
that’s too small. Mark the area you
want to use, then put your outdoor
furniture in it to see if you have the
space you need.
Use an online planning tool to
explore designs, materials, colors
and accessories.
Be sure to check on local building
codes and permits needed before
starting any construction.
Fire and Food. Use your outdoor
room any time of day by planning a
place to cook and eat.
An outdoor kitchen can be as sim-
ple as a portable grill or as elaborate
as your budget will allow. A DIY
pizza oven can also be a fun way to
enjoy cooking outside.
Fireplaces, fire pits and chimneys
bring coziness along with great
function – and they help extend the
outdoor enjoyment in cooler weath-
er.
Accessories. Just like an indoor
room, outdoor rooms benefit from
appropriate accessories. Make sure
you plan for them in your budget as
well as in your designs.
Lighting – Landscape lighting,
lanterns, candles or strings of white
outdoor lights can all add beautiful
ambience.
Sound – Add pleasing audio with
outdoor stereo sound systems, trick-
ling water features or even just sim-
ple wind chimes.
Color – Garden art, tablescapes,
container plantings and fabric can
put colorful finishing touches on
your outdoor room.
To use a free, online Deck
Designer, and to learn more about
Fiberon outdoor products, visit
www.fiberondecking.com.
-provided by Family Features
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 Home & Garden 21
Spring Fling Weekendat Schuyler PondSchuyler Pond Home &
Garden Hosts Showcase ofOriginal Folk Art and Décor
SARATOGA SPRINGS – EarthAngels and The Art Girls Roadshowwill bring the best in design anddécor to local collectors and home-owners during the Spring FlingShow at Schuyler Pond Home &Garden, located at 727 Route 29East in Saratoga Springs. The eventis free and open to the public from10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 21and from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday,May 22.
Now in its 10th year, The ArtGirls Roadshow is a nationally-tour-ing event that has been recognizedand featured by several publicationsincluding Country Living andRomantic Homes. The Spring FlingShow is lauded as a “must see” forthose who revere the artful home,appreciate handmade craftsman-ship, and adore the vintage-look indecorating and collecting.
The Art Girls Roadshow is thebrainchild of Jen O’Connor, founderand owner of Earth Angels, the all-female band of artists showcased atwww.EarthAngelsToys.com and atfestive shows and pop-up appear-ances across the country. Her Mayevent is called the “Spring Fling.”
This dynamic group of contempo-rary female folk artists will con-verge at Schuyler Pond Home &Garden to share their handmade andartful creations including paintings,pottery, soft sculpture, home décor,wearable art, jewelry, accessoriesand more.
A dozen featured artists will pres-
ent more than 1,000 pieces of origi-nal art, jewelry, décor and more inthis fabulous setting for festiveshopping and the savvy browsers’enjoyment.
Among the artistic talents show-cased include: textile and jewelryartist Melody Elizabeth Doyel,painter Jennifer Lanne, watercol-orist and soft sculpture artist KrysKirkpatrick, mixed-media artistLaurie Meseroll, paper mache artistDebbee Thibault, soft sculptureartists Letty Worley and ValerieWeberpal, assemblage artists CherylKuhn, folk doll artist Nicol Sayre,jewelry designer and soft sculptureartist Nicole Bowen among others.
Jo Packham, publisher and authorof magazines and more than 50books on crafting and entertaining,will attend as the event’s specialguest. Packham will be there tomeet with her fans and followersand sign the latest issues of “WhereWomen Cook” and “Where WomenCreate” magazines.
Saratoga hot fudge maven, KatieCamarro of “Sundae’s Best HotFudge” is another special guest.Camarro’s work is the subject of afeature in the current issue of“Where Women Cook.”
“We are completely thrilled to behosting this event at our store,” saidSchuyler Pond owner AmandaCrames.
For more information, visitwww.EarthAngelsToys.com orwww.SchuylerPond.com.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201122 Home & GardenJazz Up Your Ice Cream Celebrations
Whether it’s a birthday, gradua-
tion, reunion or impromptu get-
together, dressing up sweet scoops
of ice cream makes a party easy, fun
and creative.
From edible ice cream cups, to
cones dipped in colorful sprinkles,
the entertaining experts at Wilton
have big ideas to get you started.
One way to wow guests is by mak-
ing your own, edible, individual ice
cream cookie bowls and candy cups
to hold those scrumptious scoops.
Favorite cookie flavors become
cookie bowls with the new Ice
Cream Cookie Bowl Pan. Cookie
bowls bake on the outside of the
pan using recipes – like the
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowl – spe-
cially created for this baking appli-
cation. A sugar cookie variation is
available on www.wilton.com.
Candy cups start with Candy
Melts – versatile, creamy and easy-
to-melt wafers available in a variety
of colors and flavors. The melted
candy is brushed inside a silicone
cup and refrigerated until firm.
Then just unmold and fill with ice
cream. For foolproof, step-by-step
instructions, visit www.bakedeco-
ratecelebrate.com.
Even the tried-and-true ice cream
cone can get a new look. To jazz up
a basic store-bought cone simply
dip an inch or two from the top into
melted candy. Then dip again, or
roll, in colorful, crunchy sprinkles
and toppings.
For more summer celebration
ideas or to purchase toppings, pans,
Candy Melts and other supplies,
visit www.wilton.com.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly-packed
brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks)
butter, melted
2 eggs
teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup miniature semi-sweet
chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray out-
side of each bowl cavity of Ice
Cream Cookie Bowl Pan with veg-
etable pan spray.
In large bowl, combine flour,
sugars, baking powder and salt; mix
well. In small bowl, whisk together
melted butter, eggs and vanilla; add
to dry ingredients, mixing well to
form stiff dough. Mix in chocolate
chips.
Roll out dough on generously-
floured surface to 1/4-inch thick-
ness. Cut 5-inch round circles from
dough. Drape one circle over each
cavity of pan, pressing to form
smooth surface.
Bake 12-14 minutes or until
cookie cups are firm and golden
brown. Cool pan on cooling rack 5
minutes. Loosen bottom edges of
cookies from pan using a small
spatula. Carefully remove cookies
from pan and cool completely.
Wash and dry pan; repeat with
remaining dough.
Fill cooled cookie bowls with ice
cream, pudding or fresh fruit.
Makes 12 bowls
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SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 Home & Garden 23
Fish is both a delicious and nutri-
tious meal option, but one from
which home chefs often shy away.
In a new series of CanolaInfo
recipes and videos, Carla Hall, final-
ist on “Top Chef” Seasons 5 and 8,
answers common questions about
fish, including how to properly
select and prepare it.
“Cooking fish is easy once you
know a few tricks,” said Hall, who
was voted “Top Chef” Season 8 All-
Stars Fan Favorite. “A lot of people
have fish fears, which is unfortunate
because it’s a healthy addition to
any diet.”
Hall’s CanolaInfo recipes are
made with canola oil, which is a
good source of omega-3 fat along
with the fish. Omega-3 fat may help
protect the heart, especially when
consumed in place of saturated fat.
In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration authorized a quali-
fied health claim for canola oil on its
potential to reduce the risk of heart
disease.
In addition to the recipes here,
Hall offers Halibut en Papillote
(meaning “in parchment” in French)
with Roasted Tomato-Artichoke
Ragout and Broiled Trout with
Lemon Oil and Oven-Grilled
Vegetables in her “Go Fish with
Canola Oil” recipe collection.
For the recipes and step-by-step
instructional videos, go to
www.canolainfo.org.
Grilled Salmon over LentilSalad with WalnutVinaigrette
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 filet
4 salmon filets (4 ounce
portions), skin removed
Marinade
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, pulled
and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Lentil Salad
1 cup dry brown or green
lentils, rinsed (use 1 1/2 cups
canned black bean or small
red beans, rinsed, as quick
alternative)
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, peeled and
smashed
1 rosemary sprig
1 medium carrot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, very finely
diced
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Walnut Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons
red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup rice or champagne
vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and
coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish
Lemon wedges
In medium bowl, combine mus-
tard, canola oil, tarragon and garlic
for marinade. Place salmon in mari-
nade and gently toss until thorough-
ly coated. Place fish in resealable
bag in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Heat grill to 375°F, when it’s too
hot to hold hand above coals for
more than 5 seconds.
In 5-quart pot, bring 3 cups of
water to a boil. Add lentils, garlic
cloves and rosemary sprig. Cook
lentils until just tender, about 30
minutes. Strain in colander.
In plastic bowl or cup with fitted
lid, combine red onion, garlic, mus-
tard, vinegar, canola oil, walnuts
and pepper. Shake until thoroughly
mixed and emulsified. Season with
pepper.
In large bowl, toss lentils, carrots,
celery and red onions together. Stir
in enough vinaigrette, about 1/4 cup,
to coat lentil mixture, and store rest
in refrigerator for up to one week.
Toss in fresh parsley and tarragon.
Spray grill rack lightly and cau-
tiously with canola oil cooking
spray, then carefully place salmon
filets on hot grill 2 inches apart.
Cook on each side 3 to 4 minutes at
diagonal angle to grill rack for pro-
fessional-looking grill marks.
Remove salmon from grill and serve
over lentil salad. Garnish with
lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Calories, 420; Total Fat, 17 g;
Saturated Fat, 1 g; Cholesterol, 60
mg; Sodium, 230 mg;
Carbohydrates, 33 g; Fiber, 8 g;
Protein, 34 g
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Go Fish With Carla Hall of “Top Chef”
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201124 Home & Garden
How to Fight Insects the Eco-Friendly Way Enjoying the outdoors when the
weather is pleasant can becomebothersome if biting insects arepart of the equation. However,not everyone wants to rely onchemical repellents to keep thebugs at bay. There are somegreener options that may be ade-quate for most daily situations.,
Mosquitoes, biting flies andother insects can be a nuisancewhen the weather warms. Thoughmany bites create a mild reactionthat subsides after a few days,some insects are harbingers ofserious diseases. Malaria andWest Nile virus are just two of themany maladies that can be hidinginside of the common mosquito.
Only female mosquitoes feedon blood and bite their victims.The males feed on plant juicesand nectar. Females need blood tofeed their eggs and reproduce.When a mosquito bites, sheinjects chemicals to preventblood from clotting and reducepain. Afterward, however, thesesame chemicals can cause topicalirritation.
Like mosquitoes, female taban-ids, or horse and deer flies, alsobite. Most prefer warm seasonsand the warmth of daytime, butsome species are most active atdawn or dusk. Tabanids bite deepand hard, potentially causing a lotof irritation.
Especially in early summer,swarms of small black flies canmake life difficult for those whoventure outdoors. Again, femalesof this species bite, but malesmay hang around and swarmwhen a female is nearby. Blackflies need running water to feedlarvae, so they differ in thisrespect from mosquitoes andother insects that grow from lar-vae in standing water. Bitingoccurs during the day and mayintensify before a thunderstorm.
The standard bug repellent isone that contains the productDEET. It was originally devel-oped in 1946 for military use, but
some have questioned its safety.The EPA says it has been associ-ated with seizures in children, butthis claim hasn’t been fully sub-stantiated.
Still, many people prefer tolook elsewhere for their repel-lents, preferring natural products.There are oils that can be extract-ed from different plants and herbsthat provide short-term protectionagainst many biting insects.
Citronella is one of the moreeffective natural repellents. It hasbeen used for more than 50 yearsas an insect and animal repellent.The oil is taken from dried, culti-vated grasses. Pure citronella ismost effective against bugs, moreso than the synthetic varietiesused in many candles.
Citronella is safe for human useand produces no threat to theenvironment when used correctly.It is generally applied to the skinand may cause mild irritation ifused in abundance. Because somepeople find the smell of citronel-la off-putting, it can be mixedwith lemongrass oil to minimizethe smell. Lemongrass may alsobe another natural insect repellent.
Rosemary and cedar can alsobe tried as insect repellents.These are two other aromas thatbugs find offensive. Individualswho spend time in the yard maywant to plant rosemary nearby ingarden beds to help repel insectsin that respect. Rosemary is alsomultifunctional, as it is common-ly used in cooking.
Other safe items to try as insectrepellents include:
* Sage* Mint* Neem Oil* Bay Leaves* Eucalyptus* ClovesIndividuals can experiment
with these herbs and oils to pro-duce a product that works fortheir repellent needs.
- MetroCreativeConnection
Photo ProvidedSkip the bug zapper. Some natural products are effective at repelling pesky insects
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TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 25
After The Fire
Our monthly meeting will be held
on Tuesday, May 23, at 7 pm at the
Halfmoon Town Hall on Harris Rd.
in Halfmoon. New members are
always needed and anyone wanting
to find out how to help their neigh-
bors in need may attend. After The
Fire assists Saratoga County resi-
dents who have suffered a loss due
to fire. Families are provided with
clothing, gift cards, a night’s stay at
a participating hotel/motel, Red
Cross referral, informational mate-
rial and emotional support. For
more information, please call voice-
mail at (518) 435-4571 or visit
www.afterthefire.org .
Saratoga IndependentSchool Open House
An entertaining afternoon of
activities for all ages is planned for
the dedication of the Saratoga
Independent School’s (SIS) new
east wing on Sunday, May 22, from
1:30 to 3:30 pm. This event, which
is open to the public, will celebrate
the Saratoga Independent School
and honor the community that has
helped it grow. Activities at the ded-
ication will include student-led
tours, a sampling of the classroom
experience for adults, outdoor
games, student performances and a
dedication ceremony. Saratoga
Independent School is located at
459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga
Springs. Call (518) 583-0841 for
directions or more information.
Project Lift University
Saratoga Springboard and
Franklin Community Center
announce Project Lift University, a
unique fundraiser to benefit
Franklin Community Center’s
Project Lift. The event will be held
at Longfellows in Saratoga Springs
on June 23, at 6:30 pm.
In the spirit of learning and edu-
cation, guests are invited to return
to their college registration days
and “enroll” in exclusive classes
taught by local experts. While
choosing and signing up for their
favorite classes (classes to be held
at a later date) guests will enjoy
classic college food inspired hors
d’oeuvres, drinks and music.
Some of the class experiences
available include:
• Diamonds 101: an extensive
and exciting hands-on diamond
class with a graduate gemologist
from Frank Adams Jewelers.
• Porsche Driving Experience
200: spend an afternoon with an
experienced PCA instructor/racer,
and take a ride in an original 1956
Porsche Speedster, a one- of- a kind
1956 Porsche go4 Replica (all elec-
tric car, 256 HP), 2005 GT3 Cup
Car, 2007 Porsche GTS RS, and a
2010 Porsche Boxster.
• Hattie’s 300: A private cooking
class in your own home with Chef
Jasper Alexander. Chef Jasper,
Executive Chef at Hattie’s
Restaurant and alumnus of the
Culinary Institute of America, will
be at your service!
• Make Your House A Home 400:
Beverly Tracy, of Beverly Tracy
Home Design and Witt
Construction, will share her knowl-
edge of interior design, including
techniques, tips and tricks to deco-
rate your home.
In a strong showing of support
for Franklin Community Center’s
Project Lift program, this benefit
has garnered attention from local
and nationally based companies
alike. Heather Bohm – Tallman
Photography, Lis Design,
Longfellows and Miller Printing,
have graciously stepped forward as
the lead in-kind sponsors for Project
Lift University, generously provid-
ing event–specific services in sup-
port of Project Lift. Project Lift
University is also proud to count
locally based D.A. Collins
Companies and Finger Paint
Marketing among their corporate
sponsors. Recognizing the impact
Project Lift has on the students it
serves and the community at large,
nationally recognized Putnam
Investments, Russell Investments,
Penn Mutual and Janney have also
offered their support in the way of
corporate sponsorship. The staff
and students of Project Lift have
been truly humbled by the support
offered to them by these businesses.
Tickets for this event are avail-
able at the $100, $75, and $50 lev-
els and can be purchased by calling
Franklin Community Center at
(518) 587-9826.
Clothing Sale
Old Stone Church, Stone Church
Rd. and Rte 29, Ballston Spa
Gently worn clothing will be for
sale on Friday, May 20, and
Saturday, May 21, from 9 am to 3
pm.
Retired Teachers Meeting
The Saratoga Springs Retired
Teachers Association will hold its
monthly meeting on Monday, June
6, at 12 noon at Longfellows
Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue in
Saratoga Springs. The group is
open to retired educators who
taught in and/or live in Saratoga
County. For new member informa-
tion and luncheon reservations, call
(518) 587-5356.
Prayer Festival
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at
149 Lake Avenue,
Saratoga Springs
Let us pray for you! We will be
holding a Prayer Festival on May
21; from 8 am until approximately
10 pm. St. Paul’s is collecting
prayers of joy, thanks, special
events, and new births, as well as
prayers of need such as unemploy-
ment, illness, and loneliness. We
want to hear from you, our commu-
nity. No names or contact informa-
tion is needed. Prayer request forms
can be found at St. Paul’s Church
in the Lobby area. We will have
prayer mailboxes in our Narthex
(upper Lobby) and by the door of
St. Paul’s. Requests can also be sent
to [email protected]. The com-
munity is invited to stop in and pray
with us or we will have somebody
available to pray with you. This will
not be your typical solemn prayer
vigil, come and visit us.
Belmont Stakes Bus Trip
The National Museum of Racing
and Hall of Fame is reserving space
for its bus trip to the Belmont
Stakes on Saturday, June 11. The
price for Museum members is $185
and the non-member price is $200.
The package includes bus fare,
admission to the grandstand and a
preferred seat. The bus will leave
the Museum parking lot, located at
191 Union Avenue, in Saratoga
Springs, at 7 a.m. A short stop will
be made on the way down. For
more information or to make a
reservation, please contact
Catherine Maguire at the Museum
(518) 584-0400, ext. 117.
Scotia-Glenville ClassReunion
The Scotia-Glenville Class of
1976, is planning their 35th class
reunion for the weekend of July 15
through 17. The weekend begins at
Water’s Edge in Scotia on Friday,
and continues throughout the week-
end with a picnic Saturday and
brunch on Sunday. For more infor-
mation, please contact Kathleen
Haines Handy at
[email protected] or (518) 253-
2053 or Deborah Kobasa
Scuderi at [email protected] or
(518) 423-3114.
TOPS (Take Pounds OffSensibly)
Wesley Health Care Center, Day
Activity Room, 133 Lawrence St,
Saratoga Springs. TOPS meets
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Send your local briefs to Kim Beatty at [email protected] before Monday at 5 pm for Friday publication
Town of Ballston:Ballston Town Hall
323 Charlton Road
885-8502
www.townofballstonny.org
5/25: Planning Board Agenda Meeting, 7 pm5/25: Planning Board Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm
Village of Ballston Spa:66 Front Street
885-5711
www.ballstonspany.org
5/23: Board of TrusteesMeeting, 7:30 pm
Town of Greenfield:7 Wilton Road
893-7432
www.townofgreenfield.com
Town of Malta:2540 Route 9
899-2818
www.malta-town.org
5/23: Downtown Zoning special meeting to acceptCDTC Grant, 6:30 pm5/24: Col. EllsworthPresentation by TownHistorian Paul Perreault at theBrookside Museum in BallstonSpa, 7 pm
Town of Milton:503 Geyser Road
885-9220
www.townofmiltonny.org
5/26: Zoning Board Meeting, 7 pm
City of Saratoga Springs:474 Broadway
587-3550
www.saratoga-springs.org
5/23: Planning BoardWorkshop, 5 pm5/23: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 pm5/24: Design ReviewCommission Workshop, 5 pm5/25: Planning Board Meeting, 7 pm
Town of Saratoga:12 Spring Street, Schuylerville
695-3644
www.townofsaratoga.com
5/25: Planning BoardMeeting, 7:30 pm
Village of Schuylerville:35 Spring Street
695-3881
www.villageofschuylerville.org
Town of Stillwater:66 East St., Riverside
Mechanicville, NY 12118
www.stillwaterny.org
5/23: Zoning Board Meeting, 7:30 pm
Town of Wilton:22 Traver Road
587-1939
www.townofwilton.com5/26: Zoning Board Meeting, 7 pm
Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors:
40 McMaster St.,
# 1Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-2240
www.saratogacountyny.gov
5/23: Sewer District #1Commission Meeting, 3 pm5/26: Board of SupervisorsWater Authority Meeting, 2:45 pm
upcomingtown meetings
every Thursday at 7 pm with weigh-
ins from 5:45 to 6:45.
Saratoga Bridges SeeksArtists
Saratoga Bridges’ Creative
Endeavors Art Center will be spon-
soring “Through My Eyes,” a
juried, regional art show from
October 6 - October 21, 2011 at
their administrative building locat-
ed at 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., in
Ballston Spa. Open to all artists
with disabilities who live in the
Greater Capital Region, Creative
Endeavors believes in the impor-
tance of art in people’s lives and the
transformative power of the cre-
ative impulse. To be eligible, art-
work must be created after the onset
of the disability and within the past
three years, be an original piece or
limited edition print, be a painting,
drawing, collage, mixed media,
photograph, print or sculpture,
measure 40”x 40” or less and weigh
less than 30 lbs. Each artist may
submit up to three pieces for con-
sideration. A First Prize of $250,
Second Prize of $150 and Third
Prize of $100 will be awarded. A
Curator’s Award of $50 and
People’s Choice Award of $100 will
be chosen during the show.
Applications can be downloaded at
http://www.creativeendeavor-
sartists.com/appform.pdf or contact
Lena Benvenuto, Art Coordinator,
at (518) 363-0015, ext. 305 or
Black and White Party
This fun dance party, held at
Saratoga Polo Club, 2 Bloomfield
Rd, Greenfield, on Friday, June 3,
benefits the Double H Ranch. $75
for partner members or $95 for non-
members. For more information,
visit doublehranch.org or phone
(518) 696-5921, ext. 269.
Luncheon withCongressman Gibson
Join the Saratoga Chamber of
Commerce on Wednesday, June 8,
at 11:30 am at the Saratoga Springs
City Center for this luncheon with
Congressman Gibson, co-hosted
with ARCC and Chamber of
Southern Saratoga County. Tickets
are $25. Please RSVP to the
Chamber by calling (518) 584-3255
or visit the Chamber website at
Saratoga.org.
Malta Recreation
Please register for all programs
by calling (518) 899-4411
Tai Chi in the Park -
Yang Style One
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Friday
May 20Italian DinnerPrincipessa Elena Society, 13 Oak
St. Saratoga Springs
Don’t cook tonight,
come to this all-
you-can-eat dinner from 5 to
7 pm. $9 adults, $8 seniors,
$5 children ages 5 to 12, chil-
dren under 5 are
f r e e .
Takeouts are
$10.
Friday &
SaturdayAnnie Jr.
Spa Little
T h e a t e r ,
S a r a t o g a
National Park,
S a r a t o g a
Springs
The Youth Con-
servatory
Program at
Home Made
Theater
will pres-
ent ANNIE
JR on Fri-
day, May
20, at 7:30
pm, and
Saturday, May
21, at 1 and 4:30 pm. Adults
$10, children ages 12 and
under $5. For further informa-
tion, call Home Made Theater at
(518) 587-4427, or visit the website
www.homemadetheater.org.
Once on This Island,
A Musical St. Peter’s Annex (behind St. Peter’s
Church), Saratoga Springs
May 20 and 21 at 7 pm. Adults $7,
students and seniors $5. For more
information, call (518) 573-4346 or
Saturday May 21Saratoga Outdoor Farmers’ Market
High Rock Park, High Rock Avenue,
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga’s premier market, featur-
ing meats, local produce, eggs,
soaps, seasonal items and more.
Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm and Satur-
days, 9 am to 1 pm. For more infor-
mation, call (518) 638-8530.
Ride 4 AutismHorseshoe Inn,
Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs
Benefiting the Greater Capital
Region chapter of the Autism Soci-
ety of America, registration for this
motorcycle ride begins at 10 am,
with a cost of $25 per rider and $15
for the BBQ. For more information,
visit ride4autism.weebly.com.
Bowling for Scholars
Saratoga Strike Zone,
32 Ballston Ave.
Benefiting Saratoga Sponsor-A-
Scholar, this fun day of half-price
bowling begins at 11am and
goes all day. The cocktail
party begins at 7
pm and costs $75. For
more information,
please visit saratogasponso-
rascholar.com or call
(518) 587-2472.
Sacred Sites Open House
Old Saratoga Reformed Church,
48 Pearl St., Schuylerville
The church, originally known as the
Reformed Protestant Dutch
Church, will be open from 11 am to
2 pm for a tour as part of the New
York State Landmarks Conservan-
cy’s Sacred Sites open house week-
end. For more information, call
(518) 695-3479.
Heritage Hunters
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner
of Rtes. 4 and 29, Schuylerville
At 1 pm. Stephan Clarke, former
Naval Reserve officer and high
school English teacher, will talk
about “Black Sheep in the Family
Barnyard.”Program is free and open
to the public. For information, call
(518) 587-2978.
Sunday May 22Breakfast BuffetSons of ITAM, 247 Grand Ave.,
Saratoga Springs
All are welcome for breakfast from
8 to 11 am. Adults $7, seniors $6,
children under 5 are free.
Be an Angel for AbbeyMaple Ave. Firehouse,
Saratoga Springs
From 2 to 7 pm, this fun day bene-
fits 2-year-old Abbey Monroe, who
is living with severe cerebral palsy.
This causes her to need a feeding
tube among other things. The day
includes a pasta dinner, bounce-
house, Matthew Boyce, (an Elvis
tribute artist) and more. Cost is $8
for adults, $5 for children.
New Wing DedicationSaratoga Independent School, 459
Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Independent School’s (SIS) new
east wing dedication on Sunday,
May 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. This
event, which is open to the
public, will celebrate the
Saratoga Indepen-
dent School and
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Send your calendar items to Kim Beatty at [email protected] before 5 pm on Monday for
Friday publication.
This course held at the beautiful
Shenentaha Creek Park will include
stretching, tai-chi form and qigong
meditation exercises. Take this
class to live a better, calmer, clearer,
healthier and more productive life.
Class runs from June 15 to July 20,
from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and is $43 for
Malta residents, $47 for non-resi-
dents and $21.50 for Malta Senior
Residents.
Call for Vendors
The Malta Community Center
Crafty Shopper’s Marketplace will
take place on Saturday, August 6;
from 10 am to 3 pm. vendors of
manufactured and handcrafted mer-
chandise are invited to apply for a
space at this indoor/ outdoor market
at the Malta Community Center on
1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta. Booth fees
are $50 for an inside space or $40
for an outside space. Call the Malta
Community Center at (518) 899-
4411 for an application or more
information.
Saratoga SpringsRecreation
Robotics Challenge will be
offered July 20 to 24 for students
entering grades 9 and 10. The camp
will be held at the F. Donald Myers
Education Center, at 15 Henning
Rd., Saratoga Springs. Tuition for
the camp is free, but enrollment is
limited and meals and transporta-
tion are not included. For more
information, contact Scott
Draina at (518) 581-1405 or
s d r a i n a @ w s w h e b o c e s . o r g ,
or visit the website
www.questar.org/summercamp.
Camp Saradac, for ages 5 to 12,
will operate from July 5 through
August 19, from 8:45 am to 4:45
pm. Before and after care is avail-
able for an additional fee.
Activities include swimming trips
to Pearless Pool and the beach at
Moreau State Park and Build-A-
Bear Workshop. Camp Saradac is
located at the Recreation Center, 15
Vanderbilt Ave. For more informa-
tion, please call (518) 587-3550,
ext. 2300.
Registration is also in progress
for the upcoming Summer Clinics
and Programs, including Boys &
Girls Basketball; Volleyball;
Softball, Am. Legion Baseball,
Cheerleading, Girls & Boys
Lacrosse, Kinder Skating, Running
Program, Soccer, Field Hockey,
Track, Pickleball, Skate Park, and
Tennis. Please call the Recreation
Department Office at
(518) 378-7205, ext. 2300.
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events
living
2026
may- may
honor the community that has
helped it grow.
Call (518) 583-0841 for directions or
more information.
Praise and WorshipTrinity United Methodist Church,
155 Ballard Rd., Wilton
At 7 pm, Cross Music Ministries will
be here to worship with us. Bring
your friends and neighbors.
Monday May 23English Spoken Here
Beginner Class Saratoga Springs Public Library,
49 Henry St.
Begins at 9:30 am in the Glasby
Room. Open to all.
Community Bingo Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks
Lane, Saratoga.
An evening of fun for old and
young, every Monday evening at 7
pm. Doors open at 4 pm. Refresh-
ments will be available. (518) 584-
2585.
Tuesday May 24The Challenges of
Managing a Family
in Our Stressful TimesCongregation Shaara Tfille, 84
Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs.
At 7 pm. Our Jewish and secular
families have dramatically changed
in the last 25 years, which has pre-
sented great challenges to the fam-
ily unit. This program will focus on
offering tools to handle stress and
other related issues. For more infor-
mation or to RSVP, contact the Syn-
agogue at (518) 584-2370 or sarato-
Colonel Elmer E. EllsworthBrookside Museum, 6 Charlton St.
Ballston Spa
At 7 pm. Paul Perreault will be
speaking on Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth,
a Malta native, and the first Union
soldier to die in the Civil War.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday
May 25Saratoga Farmers’Market
High Rock Park, High
Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga’s premier market, featur-
ing meats, local produce, eggs,
soaps, seasonal items and more.
Wednesdays, 3 to 6 pm and Satur-
days, 9 am to 1 pm. For more infor-
mation, call (518) 638-8530.
Golf ClassicSaratoga Convention & Tourism
Bureau’s 2011 Golf Classic is being
held at Saratoga National Golf Club
from 11 am to 7:30 pm. The entire
event is open to Bureau members
and non-members! Registration
opens at 11 am, shotgun tee-off at
1 pm and concludes with a recep-
tion from 6 to 7:30 pm. You can
choose to attend the golf portion,
the reception only, or both. The
tournament will proceed rain or
shine unless the course is closed.
To register online, go to
www.discoversaratoga.org or call
(518) 584-1531.
Memorial Day ParadeBeginning at 6:30 pm on North
Broadway and proceeding south to
Congress Park, where a ceremony
honoring our veterans will take
place. If your organization is inter-
ested in marching, please call Jim
Coyne at (518) 584-4737, or call the
VFW at (518) 584-9686.
Wonders of Our WetlandsThis free program is open to the
public at the Crandall
Library at 7 pm.
K of C BingoThe Knights of Columbus, Pine
Road, Saratoga
Community bingo each Wednes-
day at 7 pm. Doors open at 5 pm.
Refreshments will be available. Call
(518) 584-8547 for more informa-
tion.
Thursday May 26Toddler Story-timeMalta Branch Library, 1 Bayberry Dr.
From 10:30 to 11 am, bring your 2
to 3-year-old for this fun time!
BingoThe Jewish Com-
munity Center
of Saratoga Springs,
84 Weibel Avenue
Doors open at 6 pm with the first
game beginning at 7:15. The build-
ing is wheelchair accessible and has
smoking and non-smoking sec-
tions. Refreshments will be avail-
able for purchase. For more infor-
mation, call (518) 584-2370.
Chamber of Commerce
OrientationVapor Night Club,
Jefferson St. Saratoga Springs
At the orientation at 4 pm, you’ll
receive preferred parking, no
admission, a complimentary bever-
age and you’ll find out what the
Chamber can do for you. The mixer
begins at 5 pm for networking with
other members. $5 with reserva-
tion, $10 without. Reserve by Tues-
day, May 24, by calling (518) 584-
3255 or visit the chamber website
at Saratoga.org.
Friday May 27Hip Hop NightHighway Tabernacle Church, 235
Hudson Ave., Mechanicville
This concert at His Way Cafe featur-
ing Bishop the Nemesis begins at 7
pm with free admission. For more
information, call (518)664-5367.
UpcomingD-Day RevisitedHoliday Inn Express,
400 Old Loudon Rd. Latham
The program on Sunday, June 4,
will begin at noon and include
guest speakers, a video and a
“Where Are They Now” brochure
about the D-Day Veterans. This
event is for survivors, their family
and friends, as well as other veter-
ans and the public. Please respond
by Thursday, May 26, by calling
(518) 426-0461, 426-4350, 489-
4020 or 439-9265, or emailing
Dog Appreciation DayVFW, Excelsior Ave.
Saratoga Springs
On Saturday, June 4, from 11 am to
3 pm, bring your dog to enjoy a day
of fun, socializing and shopping the
various vendors. Pet adoption clin-
ics will be held as well. For more
information, call (518) 885-9029 or
584-4737.
Send your calendar items to Kim Beatty at [email protected] before 5 pm on Monday for Friday publication.
HELPING HANDSHELPING HANDSOrganization
How to Help
Contact
Saratoga Sponsor a Scholar
Students are nominated by guidance counselors and ninth grade
teachers and selected by a rigorous process that includes an applica-
tion, recommendations and an interview with students and families.
Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar depends on the commitment and gen-
erosity of its donors. You or your organization can donate to Saratoga
Sponsor-A-Scholar at any level. Donations outside of sponsorships
may be applied to administrative and program expenses. A $100 gift
can provide a graphing calculator. A $1,000 gift can help support a
tutoring program. No gift is too small.
For those who wish to help more, full sponsorships match a student
with a sponsor who contributes $10,000 to that student. Four thousand
dollars of the sponsorship pledge covers costs associated with the pro-
gram activities during high school, including weekly tutoring, AP
classes and college prep activities. The remaining $6,000 is paid by
Sponsor-A-Scholar directly to the student during college at the rate of
$1,500 per year.
Mission
Our website is saratogasponsorascholar.org and our phone num-
ber is (518) 587-2472 or (518) 581-0979.
Charity RunsWalk for Mental Health Awareness
Saratoga Spa State Park, South
Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Beginning at 11 am on Saturday,
May 21, with registration starting at
9 am. For more information, call
(518) 580-1064 or visit SCCCMII-
Saratoga.org.
SPAC Rock & RunThe SPAC Action Council will host
this event on Sunday, May 22, in the
Saratoga Spa State Park. Pre-regis-
tration by May 14 is encouraged.
Race application and online regis-
tration available at
www.areep.com. For more informa-
tion, please call Evie Chabot at (518)
584-9330, ext. 122 or visit
www.spac.org..
Survive the Farm 5K11494 St. Rte. 40, Easton
If you think you’re tough enough to
successfully overcome the 5 kilo-
meters of physically demanding
obstacles, we welcome you to join
us for the first ever Survive The
Farm 5K challenge on Saturday,
May 28. Proceeds from the event
will go to help fund Operation
Adopt a Soldier. Please visit
www.survivethefarm.com for more
information.
Cantina Kids Fun RunBenefiting the Pediatric Emergency
Services at Saratoga Hospital, this
fun day begins at 9 am on June 5.
Go to cantinafunrun.com for more
information.
Camp Saratoga 5K
Trail SeriesThis series of runs will be held at
6:15 pm on Monday evenings June
27, July 11, July 27, August 8 and
August 22. Registration is $5 the
day-of. This is a low-key, fun event
topped off by light refreshments
and unusual raffle prizes. Please
bring your own water. Proceeds
benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve
& Park and the Jake Fund (a local
toddler who is facing multiple leg
operations). For more information,
call Laura Clark at (518) 581-1278 or
email [email protected] or
visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Firecracker 4This annual race takes place on July
4. To register visit Firecracker4.com.
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To help financially eligible young men and women in Saratoga
Springs complete high school and graduate from college. SSAS pro-
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Professor Louie & the Crowmatix
SaratogaArtsFest
SARATOGA SPRINGS - A sure sign that
SaratogaArtsFest is just around the corner is
the opening of the festival’s Center and
Gallery in downtown Saratoga Springs. As
the festival’s headquarters, the Center sells
festival admissions packages and merchan-
dise, provides ArtsFest information and
exhibits works by featured artists.
The fifth annual SaratogaArtsFest is
scheduled for June 9 through 12. The down-
town headquarters is located at 516
Broadway, near the Saratoga Springs City
Center. It opened on Monday, May 16. The
public is invited to the grand opening cele-
bration which will take place on Monday,
May 23, from 4 to 6 pm.
"The grand opening is an excellent oppor-
tunity to mingle with ArtsFest organizers
and artists, explore the gallery exhibits, and
get more information about the festival
events," said Mary Ellen O'Loughlin, exec-
utive director of SaratogaArtsFest. "Stop in
early to get your ARTSPASS admission
package and stay awhile to enjoy the
atmosphere."
The artists and organizations represented
at the May 23 grand opening will include:
• Visual artists Ralph Caparulo, Sandra
Capecci, and Takeyce Walter, whose work is
featured in the exhibition at the Center and
Gallery.
• Saratoga Arts, whose executive director
Joel Reed will be available to discuss his
organization’s programs featured during
SaratogaArtsFest, including the film and
music-oriented Delta Blues Night. Reed will
also answer questions about the “Paint a Colt”
project, in which local students designed and
painted a fiberglass horse, which will be auc-
tioned off at the June 9 Prelude fundraiser for
the ArtsFest.
• Joel Brown, chair of the Music Department
at Skidmore College and a member of the folk-
blues-jazz group Triple Play, will be in atten-
dance. Triple Play will be performing at the
ArtsFest with jazz icon Dave Brubeck at
Skidmore College’s Arthur Zankel Music
Center on Friday, June 10. Triple Play will per-
form their original tunes, as well as Dave
Brubeck standards.
The required seating tickets
for the Triple Play/Brubeck
show are expected to sell out (A
$5 premium with a festival pass,
called ARTSPASS, or $45 with-
out), so music enthusiasts are
urged to stop by the ArtsFest
Center and Gallery as soon as
possible to make this purchase.
As an incentive to visit the
center, a free cinch bag with the
festival logo will be given away
with the first 100 ARTSPASS
packages to be purchased or
picked up.
SaratogaArtsFest Admission
Packages may be purchased at
the center or online at
www.SaratogaArtsFest, but
admissions materials must be
picked up at the center. Anyone
who received a 2011
ARTSPASS as a gift, or bought
one early at the promotional
rate, may bring the ceramic
ARTSPASS or certificate to the
center to receive a full set of
admission materials.
The prices for the Admission
Packages are adult $35; students
(18+ with student ID) $20; mili-
tary $15; youth (children 5 to
17) $5. Children under age 5 are
admitted free.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - When New England blues
genre show promoter Harp King Productions started
looking for an upstate New York town that might support
a menu of national-act blues performances, it eyed the
Saratoga Springs market as a possibility.
After enlisting the advice of local music aficionado Bob Millis (who has brought in national
performers including Grace Potter and Tallest Man on Earth), the Parting Glass Pub (40-42 Lake
Avenue) was chosen as a host venue for what Harp King hopes is the first of many blues shows.
They have booked heavyweight electric guitarist Joe Louis Walker for a show on Thursday, May
26, at 8pm. Tickets are $20 at the door and are discounted to $14 when purchased in advance
from the Parting Glass’ website: www.partingglasspub.com
Regarded as “one of the most heralded blues artists of our time,” Walker is a multiple Grammy
and W.C. Handy award winner as well as a past recipient of the Blues Music Association's
(BMA) Album of the Year. 2010 was a banner year for the San Francisco native, with a Living
Blues Award as Outstanding Musician in addition to three nominations in other BMAcategories.
In “Between a Rock and the Blues,” the latest in a long string of critically acclaimed albums,
Walker pushes the boundaries of the blues, creating a sharp six-string attack that can be likened
to a fired-up Robert Cray with a mix of Buddy Guy, while still firmly rooted in his foundation
of soul, gospel and R&B.
Among the guest musicians on that release is Murali
Coryell, a fast-rising blues guitarist in his own right and
son of the legendary jazz fusion guitarist Larry Coryell.
Murali will be one of the featured band members at the
May 26 show as well.
“The Parting Glass is a superb performance room
with a great personality and sound,” said Harp King's
Dave Robbins. “Its legacy is obviously in Irish music,
but we decided to add something else to the mix.”
So while you shouldn’t expect to see the Parting Glass
turn into a branch of the House of Blues, it should be
exciting to hear one of the genre’s leading practitioners
in this environment, with the prospect of other blues
shows here in the future.
SARATOGA
TODAY Friday, May 20, 2011 PULSE 29Blues Legend Joe Louis Walker to Play Parting Glass
Joe Louis WalkerThursday, May 26, at 8 pm
The Parting Glass40-42 Lake Avenue,
Saratoga SpringsTickets: $14 advance /
$20 day of showAdvance Tickets:
www.partingglasspub.com
Photo By Joseph A Rosen
Center and Gallery Opens on Broadway- Public Invited to Grand Opening on May 23
Images Provided
Paintings by Takeyce Walter of Round Lake will be on display at the SaratogaArtsFest Center
and Gallery.
27th Home Made Theater Season to Hit All the High Notes!
-2011-12 Season Will have Musical, Family,Drama and Comedy Offerings
Narnia.
In February, classic mystery will
prevail as the stage adaptation of
Agatha Christie’s best-seller “And
Then There Were None” is pre-
sented and the season ends on a
high (and comedic) note as HMT
will stage Neil Simon’s “Rumors”
in April, 2012.
Home Made Theater’s official
season brochure will be mailed in
July with specific performance
dates and times. Call (518) 587-
4427 or e-mail info@home-
madetheater.org to be added to
their mailing list.
- Arthur Gonick
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The National Museum of Dance (NMD)
at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs is currently in their 25th
year of celebrating dance and its history and are commemorating the
occasion with special 25th Anniversary Celebration Exhibits. The
Museum is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Admission is $6.50 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $3 for chil-
dren under 12 and free for children under 3.
Also, coming to the Museum by the end of May are two new
exhibits: “The American Ballet Theatre (ABT): Then and Now” and
“Eleo Pomare: The Man, The Artist, The Maker of Artists.” The ABT
exhibit will showcase costumes, photos, programs and memorabilia
from the Theatre’s illustrious history. The Eleo Pomare exhibit will cel-
ebrate the career of the Columbian-American choreographer whose
work is famous for its sociopolitical themes.
Other current exhibits include “Postage Paid,” an exploration of
dance through international postage stamps, “MJ: A Michael Jackson
Tribute,” honoring the most recent C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame
inductee and “Dancing with the Stars,” which includes over 50 jaw-
dropping costumes and shoes from the hit reality series.
The National Museum of Dance was established in 1986 and is the
only museum in the nation dedicated entirely to dance. For other
upcoming exhibits and events, please visit the museum's website at
www.dancemuseum.org.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201130 PULSE
Home Made Theater (HMT),
Saratoga’s resident theater compa-
ny, has announced their upcoming
2011-12 season programming. At
this juncture, the definite dates are
still to be established, but the pro-
gram lineup has been set and there
are a lot of exciting things to look
forward to!
Beginning this October, HMT
will begin their season with the
classic rock musical “Hair.” The
groundbreaking and controversial
counter-culture chronicle original-
ly hit Broadway in 1968, and, over
40 years later, won the Tony
Award for Best Revival in 2009.
December traditionally brings a
“theater for families” offering to
HMT’s Spa Little Theater stage.
This year’s presentation is “The
Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
based on the books by C.S. Lewis.
A popular adaptation has been the
film “The Chronicles of Narnia”
and Lewis’ book has been translat-
ed and published in over 40 lan-
guages. The story begins in 1940
during World War II, when the
four Pevensie children, Peter,
Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, are
evacuated from London to escape
the Blitz. Eventually the children
are named the kings and queens of
25th
Anniversary
Exhibits are a Summer
Highlight at National
Museum of Dance
Saratoga Arts is seeking artists for
their two summer ‘Art in the Park’
outdoor art exhibitions.
On Saturday, July 9, the first ‘Art
in the Park’ exhibi-
tion will occur in
Saratoga Springs’
historic Congress
Park from 10 am to
5 pm. The second
exhibition will be
on Tuesday, August
23 (which is during
the annual Travers
Festival week),
from 10 am to 6 pm.
The ‘Art in the
Park’ exhibits are
open to artists that
feature original fine
artwork.
The deadline for artists to reserve
space in Congress Park for either or
both events is Friday, June 17.
Saratoga Arts Seeks Fine Artists for
‘Art in the Park’ Summer Exhibitions
Space is limited for each exhibition
and advanced registration is
required. For fees and a registration
form, go to saratoga-arts.org/
exhibitions or contact Sandra
Natale at the Arts Council
at (518) 584-4132 or
A festive crowd on a fine evening
turned out for the first “Toast to the Ta
Ta’s” wine and food tasting event of
2011 on Thursday, May 12, at Village
Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, in Middle
Grove. The proceeds of these events go
to benefit the Avon Walk for Breast
Cancer.
Owner Sandy Foster and her staff wel-
comed special guest Laurent De La
Gatinais of the Rapitala Winery in Sicily,
Italy. Mr. De La Gatinais poured wine
throughout the evening to compliment
the delicious food and signed bottles for
the enthusiasts among the attendees.
Other events to benefit the Avon Walk
are scheduled at Village Pizzeria on
Thursday, June 30, and Monday, August
15. For information or reservations,
phone (518) 882-9431. To learn more
about the Avon Walk, visit
www.avonwalk.org.
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On Saturday, May 21, The Van Dyck Lounge will present Grammy award-nominated blues artist MariaMuldaur and Her Bluesiana Band for two shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm.
Tickets are $18 in advance at the club (237 Union Street, Schenectady) or online atwww.vandycklounge.com and $22 at the door on the day of the show. For more information, phone (518)348-7999.
Van Dyck Presents Maria Muldaur
“Upbeat on the Roof”Concert Series Announced
Upbeat on the RoofTang Museum
at Skidmore College
7 pm on Fridays
Rain or Shine
Free
One of the great joys of the summer season is the arrival of the Tang
Museum’s “Upbeat on the Roof” series at Skidmore College. Beginning
with a special show during ArtsFest weekend on June 10, the series will be
held each Friday evening beginning July 1 through Labor Day weekend.
It’s a great way to begin each summer weekend on several levels. There
is a great mix of leading local and regional performers spiced up with some
National touring acts that you might not see anywhere nearby. There is also
a terrific balance of genres from acoustic songwriters, jazz and more.
Then there is the setting. The roof of the Tang Museum provides an
unparalleled, refreshing view of the surrounding beautiful Skidmore
grounds that is a perfect compliment to the music. If the weather is
inclement, the shows go on in a beautiful presentation room inside the
Tang. And you can’t beat the price – “Upbeat” shows are free!
All shows begin at 7 pm and are open to the public.
-Arthur Gonick
2011 Schedule:
June 10: Elizabeth Woodbury
Kasius & Heard
July 1: Sonny & Perley
July 8: Melick, Moody & McKrell
July 15: Brian Patneaude Quartet
July 22: The Blue Olives
July 29: Jim Gaudet & the
Railroad Boys
August 5: Nancy Walker Trio
August 12: Red Hen
August 19: Dana & Susan Robinson
August 26: The Tichy Boys
September 2: Rich Ortiz
Photo by MarkBolles.com
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by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
New Country Toyota and Scion’s 1st Annual Art Contest
SARATOGA SPRINGS - NewCountry Toyota and Scion, locat-ed at 3002 Rt. 50, SaratogaSprings, is inviting all studentsattending elementary school inthe Saratoga Springs SchoolDistrict to take part in the dealer-ship's first annual art contest.
The theme of this year's contestis "What Makes Our WorldHappy?" Submissions for thecontest are being acceptedthrough the end of May. Originalartwork of any kind - includingdrawings, paintings, poems, liter-ature and more will be collectedand displayed at the dealership,with five finalists and one grandprize winner to be announced inearly June.
"We're just trying to sparksome creativity in the kids andsee what they come up with,"said Michael Speranza, salesmanager at New Country Toyotaand Scion. "There's not one thingthat's right, not one thing that's
wrong - it doesn't have tobe about cars or car related.It's just a matter of whatev-er the kids can come upwith."
Each finalist will beinvited back to the dealer-ship for casual fare and anaward ceremony after allsubmissions have beengathered.
At the award ceremony,"we're going to unveil a2011 Sienna Minivan withthe grand finalist's artworkprinted on the vehicle,"said Speranza. The vehiclewill then be showcased atthe grand prize winner'sschool until the end of theschool year.
Each finalist will alsoreceive a savings bond dur-ing the ceremony.
"It gets the whole communityinvolved," said Speranza. "It'snot about selling cars, it's notabout getting people to the deal-ership. We want to give back tothe community, and for people to
see that we're here for them,we're supportive of their school,and we're supporting the future."
Contestants are invited to dropoff their submission to NewCountry Toyota and Scion, or to
mail their creative piece of art toNew Country Toyota, ATTN:Michael Speranza, 3002 Rt. 50,Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.Electronic submissions may also be sent to
[email protected] more information, pleasecontact Michael Speranza direct-ly at (518) 584-7272, ext. 157.
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Raising Hector
Bridesmaids
(Directed by Paul Feig; Starring Kristen
Wiig, Maya Rudolph & Rose Byrne 2011)
For everyone whose life has hit rock bottom, or so they
thought. Annie (played by Kristen Wiigs) is working as a jewel-
ry store clerk after suffering a massive business failure. She is
living with two very eccentric fraternal twins, despite being
chronically late with the rent. Lillian, her best friend (played by
Maya Rudolph) is engaged to a man she’s deeply in love with who makes a great liv-
ing. As her best friend, Lillian enlists Annie to act as maid of honor at her wedding. It’s
at the engagement party where Annie first meets Helen Harris (Rose Byrne). Helen’s
husband employs Lillian’s fiancée and has become strangely close to her as a result.
The other bridesmaids provide little more than comic relief, while Helen (who plans
on the order of a Martha Stewart clone on steroids) is the antagonist intent on usurping
Annie’s role as maid of honor and Lillian’s best friend. Given Lillian’s impending
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change of address, it appears this position will be vacant soon enough. During all this, Annie’s
romantic life is complicated by a waning entanglement with a man whose interest in her is mainly
physical and a relationship with a kind and respectful police officer whom she met thanks to a long-
broken taillight.
The story isn’t all that interesting and the fact that only the audience sees things from Annie’s point
of view is near infuriating, in my opinion. That said, Wiig, Rudolph, Byrne and company are hilar-
ious. Funny, entertaining, and that’s about it. 7.1 out of 10.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau's 2011 Golf Classic is being held
at Saratoga National Golf Club from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 25. The entire event is open
to Bureau members and non-members.
Registration opens at 11:00 am, shotgun tee-off at 1:00 pm, and concludes with a reception featuring
awards and prizes from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. You can choose to attend the golf portion, the reception only
or both. The tournament will proceed rain or shine, unless the course is closed.
The golf format is a four person scramble, including 18 holes of golf, a cart with GPS system, boxed
lunch, use of practice facilities, post tournament reception, awards and prizes. The winning foursome
will receive a date at the Saratoga Race Course in the Convention Bureau's box.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling the bureau.
Spaces fill quickly and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. To register for the annual golf
classic online, go to www.discoversaratoga.org or to request a printed invitation, call the Bureau at
(518) 584-1531 or e-mail Kathy Price at [email protected].
2011 Golf Classic at Saratoga National Golf Club May 25
QUEENSBURY - The First Touch Futbol Academy (FTFA) U10 boys took
home second place in the U12 Division of the Adirondack Mountain Mayhem
Tournament held in Queensbury Saturday, May 14. The FTFA tied Niskayuna
Rough Riders 1-1, defeated Adirondack SC 5-1, lost to the Clifton Park Yellow
Jackets 2-1, and defeated the Saratoga Lightning 1-0. Goal scorers on the day
were Aidan Rice (3), Tommy Pendergrass (2), Jared Gregorek & Alex
Henderson. The team was coached by Jeff Geller and Keith Simons.
photo provided
Back left to right: Zach Saddlemire, Aidan Rice, Christian Toma, Michael Lanfear, Ryan
Postlethwait, Evan Farr. Front left to right: Jared
Gregorek, Alex Laddis, Luke Clark, Jared Everleth, Alex Henderson, Ben Crandall,
Brennan Fletcher, Jamie Benton, Tommy Pendergrass
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Booster Club is holding a
field hockey camp Tuesday, June 28, through Friday, July 1, from 8:00 to 11:30
am daily at Saratoga Springs High School. Registration is now open. The camp
brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club's website at
www.eteamz.com/Saratogafieldhockey1. For more information please contact
Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach, at [email protected].
Saratoga Springs Field Hockey Camp
Wilton Soccer Kicks Off at Gavin ParkWILTON - The Saratoga Wilton Youth Soccer Club Recreation Program strapped on its
cleats and kicked off the season Saturday, May 14, as dozens of teams took to the turf for
their first games of the season.
photos by Cathy Duffy
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Nab Weekly HonorsSARATOGA SPRINGS – Four members of the Skidmore College men’s and
women’s tennis teams received weekly honors for their performances in the NCAA
tournament this past weekend.
Women’s tennis sophomore Nataly Mendoza earned Performer of the Week and
freshman Molly Nolan took home Rookie of the Week honors after reaching the
second round of the NCAAtournament. Mendoza won 6-0, 6-0 at number three sin-
gles and 8-0 at number one doubles with Rachel Loeb in the Thoroughbreds 5-0
opening round win over Castleton. Nolan posted a 2-2 record in the two rounds,
winning 6-0, 6-0 at number five singles and 8-0 at number two doubles against
Castleton.
On the men’s side, freshman Oliver Loutsenko was named Co-Performer of the
Week and classmate Jimmy Sherpa received Rookie of the Week after the
Thoroughbreds tough 5-4 loss in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Loutsenko won 6-0, 6-0 at number two singles and Sherpa won 6-3, 6-2 at number
six singles and teamed with Spencer Cheng for an 8-6 win at number one doubles.
photos by Cathy Duffy for MarkBolles.com
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photos by Lou DiGesare
Brad Bolen (top) pins JMJC teammate Harrison Hatton on his way to the 66kg title.
coaching varsity basketball in
Schuylerville, it was only for a
year because the teacher I
replaced in the art department
returned from his sabbatical. So I
moved to Granville for three
years, where teaching secondary
art, coaching varsity basketball
and tennis was my job descrip-
tion. Eventually, I saw an open-
ing for a Saratoga Springs High
School secondary art position, so
I applied for the position, fin-
ished off my graduate work and
was hired. Coaching basketball
was not an option, but I knew
that I could live without it until
the opportunity presented itself!
During that first fall, Ray
Waldron, who was the Director
of Athletics, asked me if I would
coach cross country - and that
was the beginning of my coach-
ing career at Saratoga.
It's funny what happened next.
Within a few weeks, the boys'
junior varsity basketball job
I have a constantly running
basketball brain and I intend to
keep it running, so there is no
pulling the plug! My computer
and iPad are full of drills, offens-
es, defenses and many of my own
creations from years of experi-
ence. My mindset is that I can
still do the necessary things
needed to enhance and develop a
basketball program, for any
level.
In 1968, when I first started
Damian
Fantauzzi
My Basketball Brain opened up, and again, Mr.
Waldron asked me to coach. I
jumped at that opportunity, and
within in three years, I became
the varsity basketball coach! The
summer before starting at
Schuylerville, I had the good for-
tune of meeting Coach Bobby
Knight, who at the age of 25 was
the head basketball coach at West
Point. We met at a basketball
camp in Pennsylvania. Coach
Knight and I became good
friends and I worked his basket-
ball camps for years both at West
Point and Indiana. After his move
to Indiana University, he offered
me a graduate assistant coaching
position at the "Hoosiers"
University. I seriously considered
taking the offer, but decided that
the timing didn't seem right for
me - oh the choices we make! He
respected my decision and we
both moved on to prepare for our
respective coaching jobs. As fate
would have it, it ended up being
the right decision for me because
had I accepted the offer, I would
not have met my wife, Ann, and
had two great children.
As the varsity coach at
Saratoga High, I felt I needed to
have my prospective players
involved with basketball during
the summer months (AAU pro-
grams and teams were unavail-
able in the Northeast). So with
the financial backing of the
Saratoga Youth Commission, a
summer basketball league and a
basketball camp were created at
the Lake Avenue Armory. The
program thrived, and I was elat-
ed. There were 80 to 120 boys
involved every summer for about
seven years - including boys
from St. Peters (Spa Catholic)
and, in later years, kids from
Ballston Spa. The Youth
Commission was co-funded by
the county and city, so it was an
easy mix with the addition of
Ballston Spa. It took many hours
to develop the league, form
teams and the schedule. The bas-
ketball camp mirrored Coach
Knight's camp format because, in
my opinion, he had the best
instructional methods to teach
and reinforce the development of
good basketball fundamentals.
During the mid 70s this pro-
gram was one-of-a-kind in
Section II, and many local coach-
es called with questions on how
to develop a similar program. It
was work, it was fun, and most of
all, it kept kids involved with
basketball in the off-season. All
of the participants were not mem-
bers of the basketball teams at
the high school. These were boys
in the community who just want-
ed to play and were allowed to,
which made it more fun! It was
good summer recreation; we had
shirts and trophies, all of which
were financed through a nominal
fee paid by each kid (and if they
didn't have the money, it was
covered anyway). I would do this
again, in a heartbeat - if there is a
way to get Saratoga Basketball
up in the ranks of Section II, my
basketball brain is always ready
to work!
photos by Lou DiGesare
Hatton (right) throws his opponent to win a bronze.
Over 500 athletes flock to
10th annual Morris CupBURNT HILLS - Over 500 ath-
letes representing 15 US states,
four Canadian provinces, the
countries of Barbados, Brazil,
Colombia, Dominican Republic,
Japan, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden
and the Ukraine descended upon
Burnt Hills High School
Saturday, May 14, for the 10th
Annual Morris Cup, a Senior
Level-E qualifying event for
national Judo rankings. The event
is hosted annually by the
Glenville, NY-based US National
Training Center at the Jason
Morris Judo Center (JMJC),
located at 584 Rt. 50.
The Morris Cup is the final leg
of the "Zebra Tour," which also
includes NYC's Starrett Cup, the
Boston-area Pedro's Challenge
and Rhode Island's Ocean State
International competition. Zebra
Tour organizers provide the win-
ners of elite divisions with a $250
purse. If an athlete wins all four
events in a given year, they are
awarded $1,000 bonus.
In 2011, the JMJC's own Kyle
Vashkulat earned the $1,000
bonus, joining JMJC clubmate
Nick Kossor (2009) as the only
athletes to sweep the Zebra Tour
in a given year. Vashkulat was
named the "Zebra Tour
Champion" for his
accomplishments.
Vashkulat did so by winning
the +100kg weight class as the
lightest man in the group, win-
ning at his Alma mater - Burnt
Hills High School, from which he
graduated three years ago. The
JMJC also captured the team title
for the third straight year and
sixth time overall, winning a total
of 19 medals (including seven
gold).
The surprise of the 2011 Morris
Cup was an inspirational showing
by Toronto-area Upper Canada
Judo, who tied for second with
NYC's Combat Sambo in strong
showings by dedicated up-and-
coming clubs who pushed aside
many dojos with longer and deep-
er resumes. The Morris Cup,
named in honor of owner Jason
Morris' father (who passed away
at the closing ceremonies of the
1992 Olympics after seeing his
son win a silver medal), has been
one of the east coast's most pres-
tigious events for the last 10
years. Kicking off the function, as
they have for the past nine years,
were local recording artists "Dan
Wos Project," who performed
rock and roll standards along with
some of their signature tunes. The
Judo action continued non-stop
from 10 am until 8 pm across six
mats.
"The Morris Cup had a long
line of sponsors and volunteers
who make it all possible. We are
very grateful for their support,"
Tournament Director Jason
Morris said at the close of the
event. "Just like athletes pursuing
a successful career, the tourna-
ment director and staff have to do
the work and stay the course year-
in and year-out to put on a great
event like this 10 years running,"
said four-time Olympian Morris.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, May 20, 201138 SSPPOORRTTSS
by Daniel Schechtman
Saratoga TODAY
National Museum of Racing Announces
2011 Hall of Fame ClassSARATOGA SPRINGS - Trainer
Jerry Hollendorfer and the fillies
Open Mind, Safely Kept and Sky
Beauty have been elected to the
National Museum of Racing's Hall of
Fame. The Class of 2011 will be
inducted on Friday, August 12, at
10:30 am at the Fasig-Tipton sales
pavilion. The ceremony is free and
open to the public and will be tele-
vised live on HRTV.
Hollendorfer, Open Mind, Safely
Kept and Sky Beauty were elected in
the contemporary category by 183
members of the Hall of Fame's voting
panel. The Hall of Fame's Historic
Review Committee will announce its
selections in early June to complete
the Class of 2011.
Hollendorfer has been the most
successful trainer in Northern
California since the mid-1980s. He
won the training championship at
every major Bay Area meeting from
1986 through 2008, recording 37
straight titles at Bay Meadows and 32
consecutive crowns at Golden Gate
Fields. Hollendorfer has also enjoyed
considerable success on the Southern
California circuit and won a training
title at Arlington Park in 2001.
In 2010, Hollendorfer won five
Grade 1 races: the Kentucky Oaks,
Alabama and Las Virgenes with
champion Blind Luck; the Breeders'
Cup Dirt Mile with Dakota Phone;
and the Gamely with Tuscan
Evening. Hollendorfer ranked fourth
in earnings in 2010 with $9,307,328
and third in wins with 286. He was
fifth in earnings in 2009 ($7,309,169)
and seventh in 2008 ($8,637,578). He
was also third in wins in both 2009
(273) and 2008 (282). Hollendorfer
won a career-high 308 races in 2004
to finish third in the trainer standings.
Hollendorfer has ranked in the top
10 in wins for 24 consecutive years
(1987 through 2010) and has been in
the top 10 in earnings 12 times in his
career. Through 2010, Hollendorfer
ranked fourth in all-time victories
(5,863) and eighth all-time in earn-
ings ($119,141,280) among North
American trainers. His major wins
include three runnings of the
Kentucky Oaks and scores in the
Santa Anita Handicap, Delaware
Handicap, Fleur de Lis, Hollywood
Futurity and Haskell Invitational.
Open Mind (chestnut filly, 1986,
by Deputy Minister - Stage Lucky, by
Stage Door Johnny), bred in New
Jersey by Due Process Stables, won
12 of 19 career starts. Owned by
Eugene Klein and trained by D.
Wayne Lukas, Open Mind was
named Champion 2-Year-Old Filly of
1988 when she won four of six starts,
including the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Fillies.
At 3, Open Mind won eight of 11
starts, including the New York Filly
Triple Crown (the Acorn, Mother
Goose and Coaching Club American
Oaks), as well as the Kentucky Oaks
and Alabama Stakes. Her victory in
the Alabama was her 10th consecu-
tive win, seven of which were Grade
1 races. She repeated as her division
champion at 3 and concluded her
career with nine graded wins among
her 11 stakes victories and earnings
of $1,844,372.
Safely Kept (bay filly, 1986, by
Horatius - Safely Home, by Winning
Hit), bred in Maryland by Mr. and
Mrs. David Hayden, raced four
years, won 24 of 31 starts and accu-
mulated earnings of $2,194,206.
Owned by Barry Weisbord and
Richard Santulli's Jayeff B. Stable
and trained by Alan Goldberg,
Safely Kept won four of her five
starts as a 2-year-old in 1988 and
then took eight of her nine races at
age 3 to earn the Eclipse Award as
Champion Sprinter. Among her wins
during that campaign were the
Grade 1 Test Stakes, the Grade 2
Genuine Risk Handicap and the
Grade 2 Prioress Stakes.
At 4, Safely Kept won eight of 10
races with seven of those victories in
stakes events. She defeated a star-
studded field in the 1990 Breeders'
Cup Sprint. That victory, over stars
such as Black Tie Affair and Dayjur,
also avenged her only loss from the
prior year, as she defeated Dancing
Spree by 9fi lengths.
Safely Kept concluded her career
with five wins in seven starts as a 5-
year-old in 1991, including her third
victory in the Genuine Risk
Handicap, Maryland Million Distaff
and Garden State Stakes Handicap.
Sky Beauty (bay filly, 1990, by
Blushing Groom - Maplejinsky, by
Nijinsky II), bred in Kentucky by
Sugar Maple Farm, won 15 of 21
starts and had purse earnings of
$1,336,000 in her four-year career.
Owned by Georgia Hoffman and
trained by Allen Jerkens, Sky
Beauty posted a five-race win streak
at age 3 in 1993, which included the
New York Filly Triple Crown and
the Alabama.
At 4, Sky Beauty posted another
five-race win streak, including a 10-
length romp in the Go for Wand. She
also added Grade 1 wins in the
Hempstead and the Ruffian. Sky
Beauty had a brief campaign at 5,
adding her second victory in the
Vagrancy. Nine of Sky Beauty's 15
wins were in Grade 1 races.
Saratoga Fillies Spring and Summer Girls Ice Hockey
Brings Talented Athletes Together on One Team
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Bob
Holmes was driving his daughter
Lilly two and a half hours to her ice
hockey practice in Vermont, ever
the dedicated father, when an
inescapable thought crossed his
mind.
"My daughter and a bunch of
other girls used to play out of a team
in Vermont, but most of the girls
were from Saratoga, so we decided
we might as well do something here
instead of driving to Vermont for
practice every weekend," said
Holmes, who has taken it upon him-
self to create an all-girls ice hockey
team here in Saratoga Springs.
"Right now, this is the first time
we've done something like this out
of Saratoga," Holmes added.
The Saratoga Fillies were created
by Holmes to provide a competitive
spring and summer travel program
for a 12U AAA team in Saratoga,
bringing together the best and most
talented girls hockey players in the
region to play under one team. The
response during last month's tryouts
was, to say the least, overwhelming.
"We have girls from Vermont,
girls from Clifton Park, Saratoga
Springs," Holmes said. "We have
girls kind of from everywhere."
The program, which is less than a
month old, hopes to give these
young female athletes an outlet to
compete, develop their hockey skills
and form lasting friendships with
their teammates.
"Girls hockey is a very small
community...so word gets around,"
said Holmes. "And girls' hockey is
different than boys. The girls really
make connections, they establish
relationships. It's not about playing
with me as their coach; it's more like
they want to play with their friends."
Another difference Holmes noted
between the girls and the boys'
leagues, especially after age 12,
simply comes down to the size dis-
crepancy between players.
"Most girls play for a youth hock-
ey organization with both boys and
girls during the year. But, usually at
the bantam level, they're going to be
checking one another, and usually at
that point there's a significant size
discrepancy between the girls."
Seven girl athletes from the
Saratoga area, formally members of
the Saratoga Pee Wee team, have
signed on with the Fillies to take
part in the inaugural season, includ-
ing Maggie Conway, Amy
Whiteside, Holly Meredith, Megan
Klingbeil, Sarah McCoy, Olivia
Scolamiero and Lilly Holmes.
"All of these girls played this past
year for the Saratoga Pee Wee team,
and it was a pretty good team," said
Holmes. "I think they held their own
and contributed and were very suc-
cessful. So I want these girls to keep
on working hard; I want them to get
better each game - and I want them
to see what some of the best girls'
hockey teams out there look like. I
want to provide them with an exam-
ple and say: that's what we want to
be like."
Holmes and his team have already
had the opportunity to play against a
few all-girls teams, including their
former team located in Vermont.
This weekend, the team will travel
to Quebec City for their first tourna-
ment, where they will face-off
against some of the best girls' 12U
AAA hockey teams in the region.
"If you want to work hard
enough, if you want to dedicate
yourself to the sport, you can be as
good or better as they are," said
Holmes, who hopes playing against
a series of great opponents this
weekend will help inspire his own
team to elevate their level of play.
Holmes has come across many
challenges while pursing the cre-
ation of this team - not the least of
which has been scheduling practice
time and games for a team whose
players are scattered across multiple
states. But thanks to contributions
from Harrow Sports, Harrison and
Burrows Bridge Constructors, Inc.,
Saratoga Eagle and the Scolamiero
Family, the team has found its finan-
cial footing to get operations up and
running. Local hockey greats like
Saratoga High School coach Mike
Ricupero, Division I UNH and
Cornell graduate Stephanie Holmes
and USA Women's Olympic
Hockey team member Casey
Bellamy have also all agreed to lend
a hand and help hone the girls' skills.
"My daughter tells Coach
[Ricupero,] 'I'm going to be the first
girl to play for Saratoga High
School hockey.' My own dream is
10 years from now I want to be able
to be on a line just playing in an
adult league with my daughter and
having fun," said Holmes. "I want to
develop a love for the game that
lasts a lifetime."
provided
The Saratoga Fillies Girls Ice Hockey logo
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Saratoga Rowing Association Hosts New York StateRowing Finals Last Weekendby Madeleine Smith
Saratoga TODAY
photos by MarkBolles.com - Saratoga TODAY
Saratoga Rowers head for the finish.
It may have been a miserableweekend for some, but New YorkState crew teams had moreimportant things on their mindsthan the rain.
"As long as the water is fine, itdoesn't matter what's comingdown from the sky," said ChrisChase, Saratoga Rowing's HeadCoach.
Teams from Buffalo to LongIsland, and many local teamsfrom across the Capital Districtcame to Fish Creek, hosted by theSaratoga Rowing Association, torow for the State Finals lastSaturday, May 14, and Sunday,May 15. These 360 athletes com-peted for the gold, silver orbronze medals and a chance to goto Nationals. NationalChampionships will be held inCamden, New Jersey, at CooperRiver State Park, for high schoolteams, and in Oakridge,Tennessee for the club teams.
Local high school teams cameup on top in almost every race.Saratoga High School won 12 outof the 38 races they rowed,
getting first in the Boys and GirlsSenior 4, Boys and Girls Junior4, Boys single, Boys and Girlsdouble, and Girls Freshman 8.Niskayuna High School,Shenendehowa High School,Shaker, and Burnt Hills-BallstonLake High School took homemany titles as well.
Although successful, the teams'races did not go as smoothly asthey had hoped. At the beginningof the race, Burnt Hills SeniorBridget Rudgers, a member ofthe Girls 8, had "caught a crab,"or the oar got stuck in the watermid-stroke causing the rower tobe struck in the face by the oarand pushed backwards. Althoughfirst off the start, after this set-back their chances of getting anytitle were slim. "It set us backalmost 15 seconds," Rudgerssaid, "but we made a crazy recov-ery and ended up with third." Theeight girls sprinted the laststretch and exceeded their ownexpectations. Her teammate,Mary Hall, also a senior at BurntHills, went on to discuss theexperience, "We weren't going togive up, especially our senioryear. I've never been so proud of
my team. We really pulledtogether even when it seemedlike we would fail."
We will all have to wait and seehow these teams do at theNationals Championships nextweekend, May 26-29.
For more detailed results, visitNYS rowing on Facebook or atwww.saratogarowing.com.
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