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Community Mourns Loss of Philly Dakeby Christina James Saratoga TODAY

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The Doctor Is In

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F R E E Volume 7 • Issue 22 saratogatodaynewspaper.com

CulinaryCombat

Cast Iron Invitational Looks to Crown Champion

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Thissummer, area cooks and restaura-teurs will have a chance to engagein some culinary-combat to find outwhich one of them will reignsupreme.

The Adirondack Appliance CastIron Chef Invitational will pit thetop chefs from the Capital Region’sbest restaurants head-to-head to seewho has what it takes to be named“Cast Iron Chef.” Beginning June 1during the annual Parade of Homes:Chefs on Parade event, SaratogaSprings restaurants such as MaxLondon’s, The Local, MouzonHouse, Elizabeth’s Table and Lake

©stockstudiosphotography.comHome of the new Community Health Resource Center

by Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS –Saratoga Hospital is bringing doc-tors to downtown Saratoga Springs,opening up a brand-new facility inthe heart of the city to care for thosewho lack health insurance and areotherwise forced to wait in the hos-pital’s busy emergency room facility.

Located one block west ofBroadway and Congress Street at 24Hamilton, the new 14,000 squarefoot, two-story facility is set to openJanuary 1, 2013. The facility, knownas the Community Health ResourceCenter, will focus on primary care,mental health, dentistry and houserotating specialists.

The center is primarily designedto, “offer a far more efficient, cost-effective option for patients who

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Localphilanthropist and community leaderPhyllis “Philly” Edmunds Dakepassed away in her homeWednesday, May 30, from complica-tions of Huntington’s disease.

The matriarch of the prominentDake family, Phyllis was the execu-tive vice president of what is now theStewart’s Shops Corp. in SaratogaSprings, and was the creator of the

shop’s now famous “Make YourOwn Sundae” in 1948.

With a visible role in virtuallyevery sector of Saratoga Springs,Phyllis’ positive influence in thecommunity was staggering.

“She taught us a lot of things, fromhow to serve ice cream to how toserve our communities,” saidStewart’s spokesman Tom Mailey.

One of Phyllis’ shining contribu-tions to the arts, and the Saratogacommunity, can be found in the form

photo providedPhyllis Edmunds Dake

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 20122ALL ABOARD the Saratoga &

North Creek Railway!

The Saratoga and North Creek Railroad opened for its second seasonMay 26 at the Saratoga Springs train station. The season extends from thebeginning of Memorial Day weekend all the way up to Halloween. Therailway is offering scenic tours of the North Country and Adirondackregions, and offers five station stops and two flag stops during its two-hour duration. Our cameras caught a glimpse of what you can expect tosee along the ride (but we heard it’s prettiest during the autumn season!)

Photos provided by Mark Bolles.com

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TODAY BLOTTER 3Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012

Nathan M. Hewitt, 26, of 10Main St., Queensbury, pleadedguilty to a charge of fourth-degree criminal possession ofstolen property, a class-E felony.Hewitt was arrested February 7in Corinth for an incident thatoccurred September 29 and isscheduled to return to court forsentencing July 9.

Ervin T. Rose, 29, of 1125Sixth Ave., Schenectady, pleadedguilty to a charge of third-degreeattempted criminal possession ofa controlled substance, a class-Cfelony. Rose was arrestedNovember 29 for an incident thatoccurred April 17, 2011, and isscheduled to return to court forsentencing July 9.

Jason H. Brownell, 36, of 3BDivision Street, Glens Falls,pleaded guilty to a charge ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-D felony. Brownell wasarrested December 25 inGreenfield and is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingJuly 9.

John K. Lewis, 49, of 1012Route 50, Ballston Spa, pleadedguilty to a charge of drivingwhile intoxicated, a class-Efelony. Lewis was arrestedDecember 23 in Ballston Spa andhas been placed on interim pro-bation to participate in drug treat-ment court. He is scheduled toreturn to court for sentencingJuly 11.

Wallace Griffin, 63, of 113Haughney Rd., Schaghticoke,pleaded guilty to a charge of fail-ing to report an address changewithin 10 days, a class-E felony.Griffin was arrested February 19in Waterford for an incident thatoccurred December 5 and isscheduled to return to court forsentencing June 22.

Brad W. Fisher, 31, of 2838Route 9, Unit G1, Ballston Spa,was resentenced May 10 byJudge Jerry J. Scarano to ninemonths in Saratoga County Jailwith credit for time served, pro-bation terminated, after admittingto a violation of probation. Fisherwas originally convicted of driv-ing while intoxicated, a class-Efelony, for which he had beensentenced to five years of probation.

Matthew S. Shiel, 27, of 15Montreaux Lane, Lake Luzerne,pleaded guilty to a charge ofthird-degree burglary, a class-Dfelony. Shiel was arrestedSeptember 28 in Corinth for anincident that occurred September23 and has been sentenced to oneyear in Saratoga County Jail andto make restitution in the amountof $600, plus a five percent surcharge.

Brock A. Piurowski, 32, of1433 Chrysler Ave., Schenectady,pleaded guilty to a charge offifth-degree criminal possessionof a controlled substance, a class-D felony. Piurowski was arrestedMarch 8 in Moreau for an inci-dent that occurred March 1 andhas been sentenced to two yearsin state prison and two years ofpost release supervision.

Michael A. Irvine, 32, of 5Texacana Rd., Ballston Spa,pleaded guilty to a charge ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-D felony. Irvine was arrest-ed September 24 in Milton andhas been sentenced to timeserved, five years of probationand to use an ignition interlockdevice.

Aurelio R. Bidinost, 46, of3067 Birchton Rd., Ballston Spa,has been charged with two countsof aggravated vehicular assault, aclass-C felony; two counts offirst-degree vehicular assault, aclass-D felony; two counts ofsecond-degree vehicular assault,a class-E felony; second-degreeassault, a class-D felony; firstdegree reckless endangerment, aclass-D felony; two counts ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-A misdemeanor; and reck-less driving, a misdemeanor.Bidinost was arrested December24 in Saratoga Springs for anincident that occurred December23 and is expected to return tocourt at a later date.

Kenneth R. Boni, 60, of 1521Cedarbluff Dr., Richmond, Va.,has been charged with aggravateddriving while intoxicated, aclass-E felony, and two counts ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-E felony. Boni was arrestedJune 28 in Saratoga Springs andis expected to return to court at alater date.

Jeffrey M. Turner, 42, of 722Central Ave., Unit 1RR, Albany,has been charged with third-

degree criminal possession of acontrolled substance, a class-Bfelony; fourth-degree criminalpossession of a controlled sub-stance, a class-C felony; andunlawful possession of marijua-na, a violation. Turner was arrest-ed November 13 in Malta and isexpected to return to court at alater date.

Jason A. Thompson, 24, of 1Compton Rd., Clifton Park, hasbeen charged with two counts ofdriving while intoxicated, aclass-E felony, and first-degreeaggravated unlicensed operationof a motor vehicle, a class-Efelony. Thompson was arrestedJune 26 in Saratoga Springs and

is expected to return to court at alater date.

Zachary J. Russell, 21, of 7Clare Castle Dr., Albany, pleadedguilty to charges of driving whileintoxicated, a class-E felony, andfourth-degree criminal mischief,a class-A misdemeanor. Russellwas arrested November 17 inHalfmoon and has been sen-tenced to six months in SaratogaCounty Jail with credit for timeserved, five years of probationand to use an ignition interlockdevice. For the misdemeanorcharge, Russell was also sen-tenced to 30 days in SaratogaCounty Jail, to run concurrentwith the above prison term.

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 20124 WEEK IN REVIEWSeeber Sentenced to 14 ½years

BALLSTON SPA – KatherineSeeber has been sentenced to 14and a half years in prison afterpleading guilty in the 2000 stran-gulation of her 91-year-old step-great-grandmother, Ruth Witter.Seeber, having already served 11years of her sentence, was resen-tenced after an appeals court dis-missed her original conviction.New York State allows parolehearings once someone hasserved six-sevenths of their sen-tence. With time served, Seebercould now be eligible for paroleas soon as July. The 30-year-oldSeeber pleaded guilty earlier thismonth to killing Witter underwhat is known as an Alford plea,in which she maintains her inno-cence while admitting the prose-cution could more than likelyprove the charges against her. InApril, the Appellate Division ofthe State Supreme Court affirmed

Saratoga County Judge JerryScarano’s ruling that Seeber wasentitled to a re-trial, after it wasrevealed state police forensic sci-entist Garry Veeder mishandledfiber analysis evidence. Seeberoriginally pleaded guilty to sec-ond-degree murder back in 2001when the fibers from the glovesshe wore matched the ones foundin the duct tape covering Witter’smouth. Prior to her resentencing,Seeber tearfully apologized tothe Witter family, somethingSaratoga County DistrictAttorney James A. Murphy IIIthinks the family had been hop-ing to hear since the ordealbegan.

Local Contractor Indictedon 152 Counts

BALLSTON SPA – A hugeindictment has been filed againsta Stillwater contractor on chargesthat he ripped off workers andcustomers over the last threeyears according to the Saratoga

prison. Saratoga County JudgeJerry Scarano is expected to handdown Cook’s sentence July 19.

“I Love NY” Campaign toReturn

ALBANY - The 40-year-old “ILove NY” ad campaign is set toreturn this summer, as the statebegins a $2 million tourism push.The campaign will be aimed atvacationers in-state, as well asneighboring states and Canada.Governor Andrew Cuomoannounced the return of the tele-vision campaign May 30. Thecampaign’s logo, synonymouswith tourism in New York State,still features a heart in place ofthe word “love.” The campaign isexpected to run in Upstate NewYork, Cleveland, Philadelphia,Toronto, Montreal andConnecticut. Print advertise-ments are expected to be seen ontaxis all across New York City.

First Big Storm of SeasonBatters Region

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Afterthe National Weather Serviceissued a tornado watch for thegreater Capital Region May 29,rough weather was expected topass through Saratoga Springs.Even though they eventuallyrepealed that tornado warning,the combination of heavy rain,wind and hail caused damage totrees and power lines and subse-quently caused power outages inSaratoga Springs, Wilton, CliftonPark, Malta and Galway amongothers. A large tree located nearEmpire State College was blowndown across Union Avenue,blocking traffic in both direc-tions. The storm moved out of thearea by about 6 p.m. as a muchgentler yet steady rain moved infor the rest of the evening.

a change from the current lastcall time of 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. sincehe began his term. He has saidthe excessive drinking and largecrowds on Caroline Street havecultivated a “toxic atmosphere.”Despite the ruling, Mathiesen hastentative plans to include a voteon the matter during the sched-uled June 5 city council meeting.Should it pass there, the proposalwould then need approval fromthe Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors.

Ballston Spa ATV DriverConvicted

BALLSTON SPA – TheSaratoga County DistrictAttorney’s office announced thata man has been convicted of tak-ing a drunken ride on an ATVwith his 7-year-old son on board.Yancy Cook, 31, was foundguilty of aggravated drivingwhile intoxicated with a child inthe vehicle in May 2011.Prosecutors say Cook had ablood-alcohol content of 0.12 ashe drove the ATV down MaltaAvenue. In New York State, achild passenger protection actknown as Leandra’s Law auto-matically changes DWI chargesto felonies if there is a passengerunder the age of 15 within thevehicle. The act was signed intolaw in 2009 by then-GovernorDavid Paterson. The law isnamed after 11-year-old LeandraRosado, who was killed in anaccident when a friend’s motherwas allegedly under the influenceof alcohol. Cook’s attorney hasmaintained his client’s inno-cence, stating that Cook con-sumed three alcoholic drinks ear-lier in the day but was sober bythe time he began to control thevehicle. Cook faces a maximumsentence of four years in a state

County District Attorney’s office.Jason Rich, 41, is charged with62 counts of offering a falseinstrument for filing in the firstdegree and 62 counts of falsify-ing business records in the firstdegree, both class-E felonies. Heis also charged with 10 counts ofgrand larceny in the third degree,a class-D felony; two counts ofgrand larceny in the fourthdegree, a class-E felony; twocounts of failure to pay prevail-ing wage, a class-E felony andeleven counts of failure to paywages, a class-A misdemeanor.There are also two charges forscheming to defraud, which areclass-E felonies. It is allegedthat from August 2008 to May2011, Rich underpaid his crewsat J.M. Rich LLC for 30 differentjobs at schools, hospitals andRensselaer County Jail. He issaid to have filed false payrollstatements while misleading gov-ernment-funded agencies tobelieve he had been paying theproper amount according to thedistrict attorney’s office. The dif-ference, authorities claim, endedup in Rich’s pocket. It’s alsoalleged that Rich did not pay hisemployees for loading andunloading vehicles at job sites.Rich is currently free on bail, andis to be arraigned sometime nextweek.

State Liquor Authority:Last Call Change Must BeCountywide

SARATOGA SPRINGS –According to an official rulingfrom the New York State LiquorAuthority, any change to the lastcall hour in Saratoga Springswould have to apply to the rest ofthe county. The city’s PublicSafety Commissioner, ChrisMathiesen, has been lobbying for

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by Christina JamesSaratoga TODAY

Hannaford’sSustainable Seafood

SARATOGA COUNTY- Seafoodlovers can now guiltlessly enjoyfish, shrimp, crab and more fromtheir local Hannaford store.

In an unmatched effort of environ-mental consciousness, the grocerychain announced earlier this weekthat their new sustainability policymakes them the only major super-market in the country to documentevery single seafood product thatthey carry as sustainably harvested.

“Sustainability is core to who weare,” said George Parmenter,Hannaford’s sustainability manager.“Hannaford has a long tradition ofoperating in a sustainable manner. Isee this sustainable seafood work asanother step in that journey.”

Sustainable seafood means thatnot only do consumers know exact-ly where the product they’re pur-chasing is coming from, but also themeans used to obtain it.

“For Hannaford, sustainablemeans that for wild-caught, that thefish comes from a source that is gov-erned by a credible, enforceable andscience-based management plan,”explained Parmenter. “For farmedfish, our products are certified andreviewed to ensure that they are pro-duced in a way that is not deleteriousto communities, workers, the envi-ronment and human health.Hannaford has also implemented atraceability method. With thismethod, we know the source ofevery seafood product we sell,whether in the fresh, grocery orfrozen food sections of our stores.”

This thoroughness not only savesconsumers from potentially sub-parseafood, it incentivizes manufactur-ers and distributers that do businessin a sustainable fashion. By review-

ing and assessing the source of everyseafood item they sell, Hannafordnarrows it down to companies thatare doing it best and carries theirproducts.

“It is much more work, but itallows us to identify and reward theharvesters and producers that areproactively contributing to sustain-ability, versus red-listing entirespecies,” said Parmenter. “Thisapproach of selecting and rewardingis also more likely to create innova-tion and improvement in the industry.”

According to Hannaford, theeffort to achieve this milestone hasbeen driving sustainability improve-ments among dozens of suppliers,and has already involved productchanges in more than 50 instances.

With estimates projecting as muchas 80 percent of the world’s fisheriesas overfished, it is important for theindustry and the environment thatcompanies begin taking a proactiveapproach.

“Today, at every Hannaford store,every seafood product we sell hasbeen reviewed and documented ascoming from a sustainable source,”said Parmenter. “We have alwaysbeen serious about understandingour impact and taking responsibilityfor that impact.”

Hannaford Supermarkets, basedin Scarborough, Maine, operates181 stores in the Northeast. Storesare located in Maine, New York,Massachusetts, New Hampshire andVermont. All Hannaford stores fea-ture Guiding Stars, America’s firststorewide nutrition navigation sys-tem and most stores have full-serv-ice pharmacies. Hannaford employsmore than 26,000 associates. Formore information about Hannafordand their sustainability policies, visitwww.hannaford.com.

MALTA - Malta residents willwelcome their very first and veryown farmers’ market June 5. Themarket will run every Tuesdayuntil October 30.

Organizer and local farmerJeffrey Bowers is hoping it willserve as a fun community gather-ing spot on Tuesday afternoons.Bowers is president of the SaratogaFarmers’ Market Association andowner of Sweet Spring Farm inArgyle.

The new market will be locatedbetween the Malta CommunityCenter and Just Meat & Deli.

Community officials includingrepresentatives from the townsupervisor’s office, the office ofparks and recreation and the MaltaOpen Space, Agricultural andTrails Committee worked togetherto provide the market as an optionto Malta residents. The market willexpand past its current 20 vendorsas the summer continues, wideningthe array of crops available to

consumers. “Malta has been striving to be

friendly to our farmers and ourfamilies,” said Town SupervisorPaul Sausville. “The new MaltaFarmers’ Market will include veg-etables, fruit, baked goods, meat,poultry, eggs, cheese, yogurt, flow-ers and plants, wine, gifts itemsand more.”

“This new market is another stepforward in Malta’s efforts to keeppeople farming and protect farm-land and open space in the commu-nity,” said David Haight, chair ofthe Town of Malta’s Open Space,Agricultural and Trails Committee.

The Saratoga Farmers’Association manages the market.The association runs by the stan-dard of ensuring all products soldare grown or produced in neigh-boring counties so dollars staylocal.

Parking for the market is avail-able in the Malta CommunityCenter parking lots at 1 BayberryDrive but prohibited on Route 9.

For more information, visitwww.saratogafarmersmarket.org.

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Competition Aims to Find Best Chef in AreaRidge will be paired with CapitalRegion-based building companiesto form teams. Along with stakingtheir claim to the title of “Cast IronChef,” the winner will receive abrand-new EVO Affinity grill.

The contest is the brainchild ofAdirondack Appliance’s TomThibeault, who after holding a simi-lar event last year with the SaratogaFarmers’ Market, decided to expandon the idea. What Thibeault ulti-mately came up with is a summer-long battle for kitchen supremacy.

“I had done the Iron Chef

tournament for the farmers’ marketlast year, and there was a ton of pub-lic interest in doing somethingmore,” said Thibeault. “I’m a bigfoodie myself. I really enjoy cook-ing and I really enjoy all of therestaurants in the tournament. Wethought it would be great to pit themagainst each other to see who comesout on top.”

On June 1 and June 8, the prelim-inary brackets will get underwayduring the Parade of Homes: Chefson Parade event. The event is splitinto two regions based on the phys-ical location of the participating

builder. June 1 will be for theSouthern region of builders, andwill feature Saratoga Springs restau-rants Max London’s and Elizabeth’sTable along with other eateries fromaround the Capital Region. TheJune 8 competition will be for theNorthern region, and include chefsfrom The Local, Lake Ridge,Mouzon House and Jacob andAnthony’s and others.

The first two events taking placeat Chef’s on Parade focus on thebuilders and their paired restaurantscoming up with “the perfect bite.”Better known to the culinary elite asan amuse bouche, the one-bite appe-tizer will be judged on overall taste,creativity and presentation. Eachcategory will be ranked out of 10

points, and the contestants will have90 minutes to finish their entry. Thetop six teams will be seeded into atournament bracket, with the toptwo teams receiving a bye into thesemifinals scheduled for July 15.

“What we’re encouraging therestaurant to do is make a single-bite appetizer that encompasses thefull flavor and feeling of theirrestaurant,” said Thibeault. “Wewant it to be a kind of edible busi-ness card for each restaurant to getthemselves out there. Becausethey’ll be competing against oneanother, we want them to put a lot ofeffort into this to make the ‘perfectbite.’”

The remaining four teams will gohead-to-head once again June 23 atthe Saratoga Farmers’ Market forthe first round of bracketed play.Each team will have an EVO grill, a36-inch Blue Star ProfessionalRange and a Big Green Egg at theirdisposal. Their ingredients will be abasket filled with different itemsavailable at the farmers’ market.This event will be judged similarlyto the first round, but points willalso be added for best use of provid-ed ingredients.

Judges for the event will featuresome of the areas foremost restau-rant experts, including Steve Barnesfrom the Times Union’s TableHopping Blog, Sally Longo fromLook TV’s “Guest Who’s

Cooking,” Melissa Doney from“Hell’s Kitchen” and Saratoga’svery own Mamatoga, Jenny Witte.

“As a lover of all of our localrestaurants, I can’t wait to see whatthe chefs are going to put togetherfor us to try in the gorgeous newgourmet kitchens,” said Witte.

The semifinals will be heldSunday, July 15 during SaratogaPolo Association’s regularly sched-uled match. The final four teamswill compete under the same rulesas the quarterfinals, with the onlychange being a “mystery basket” ofingredients being revealed to thecontestants the day of the contest,with the top two moving on to thelast event in September.

Lastly, the finals will take placeduring the annual Wine & Food andFall Ferrari Festival beginningSeptember 8. The format for thefinals will follow the same as thesemifinals. The winner will receivea plaque commemorating their winin the Cast Iron Chef Invitational, aswell as an EVO Affinity grill.

“I think it’s great that we have alot of local businesses participat-ing,” said Thibeault. “We have a lotof great restaurants in town gettingthemselves out there. It’s great thatthe whole community is gettinginvolved with this and I think it willbe a really fun event for peoplelocally and people visiting through-out the summer.”

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Dake Leaves Philanthropic Legacy

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Twoarea residents have filled a summonsand complaint with the stateSupreme Court against Nissan ofSaratoga, the car dealership raided bystate police May 9 as part of a sepa-rate ongoing investigation by theattorney general’s office.

The lawsuit comes from Albanyresident Tashanna Jones and Troyresident Daquetta Jones, whohave hired Attorney MichaelN. Bruno as their council.According to the docu-ments filed May24 with the

Nissan of Saratoga: Lawsuit Claims Dealership ForgedCustomer Signatures, Hid Costs to Push Sale

state Supreme Court and the CountyClerk, the Joneses allege that repre-sentatives of Nissan of Saratogaforged their signatures on financialcontracts, charged them for a $2,500extended warranty the plaintiffs weretold they would not be charged for,and signed the pair up for a“Stepping Stone” financial plan theplaintiffs were later told by Nissanstaff did not exist.

The suit filed by the Joneses is sep-arate from the attorney general’songoing investigation of the 2906

Route 9 dealership. While a repre-sentative from the attorney gen-

eral’s office could not com-ment on their own investi-

gations, she did encour-age others with com-

plaints

or concerns about Nissan of Saratogato call their office at 1-800-771-7755.Since the May 9th raid where statepolice seized hundreds of companybusiness records, nearly 200 callshave been placed regarding theinvestigation.

The lawsuit alleges that theJoneses tried to purchase two vehi-cles from the dealership in August2011, for which they preferred amaximum monthly payments of$500. Unable to arrange this finan-cial agreement, the complaint filedsuggests an unnamed finance manag-er told the Joneses they could enrollin the “Stepping Stone” program topurchase less expensive cars, buildcredit history with Nissan ofSaratoga and then trade the vehiclesin six months later for the cars they

originally desired. When the Jonesesreturned to the dealership inFebruary, the pair claims that theywere told by Nissan staff that the“Stepping Stone” program did notexist.

Attorney Michael Bruno is cur-rently looking for additional plain-

tiffs with consumer fraud complaintsagainst the dealership. He can bereached through his law firm’s web-site at www.dmslawyers.com. Nocourt date has currently been set forthe lawsuit.

Representatives from Nissan ofSaratoga were not available to comment.

of the Saratoga Performing ArtsCenter (SPAC).

In 1962, Phyllis and her late hus-band, Charlie, co-hosted a party togauge local interest in the idea ofbuilding an arts center in the expan-sive Saratoga Spa State Park, and tothis day, through their foundation,provide the center with corporatesponsorship.

In addition to financial support,Phyllis volunteered with the SPAC

Action Council since 1967, an organ-ization that provides assistance withpublic relations and puts on severalof SPAC’s fundraising events.

“Philly Dake was a foundingmember and past president of theSPAC Action Council,” said fellowcouncil member Melissa Zieker.“She blazed the trail for those of uswho humbly follow in her footsteps.She provided the forum and opportu-nity for future generations to becomeinvolved in many organizations inour community, including SPAC and

the Action Council.”In appreciation of her work with

SPAC, Phyllis was honored in 2011with a marble star in the theaterwalkway.

“Philly set an amazing exampleand her loss to our community istragic,” said Zieker. “There is no onewho can fill the void left by her.”

While Phyllis can no longer physi-cally serve this community, she hasleft a wide variety of resources forthose left behind to take advantageof.

Founded in 2002, Phyllis and herhusband’s foundation, The Philly andCharlie Dake Foundation, will con-tinue to benefit community organiza-tions like SPAC, the Saratoga CountyYMCA, Skidmore College, SaratogaHospital, Saratoga Foundation, andmany, many more.

Additionally, Phyllis will continueto help the children of Stewart’semployees receive a college educa-tion through her “Make Your OwnScholarship” program. To date, theprogram has funded $2 million to211 students, and it will continue toprovide kids with educationalresources.

A memorial service to honorPhyllis will be held at BethesdaEpiscopal Church in SaratogaSprings Friday, June 8 at 3 p.m. Thefamily requests that in lieu of flow-ers, donations be made to one of themany charities Philly supportedincluding: SPAC, Skidmore College,the Girl Scouts, Siena College,Cornell University, Albany MedicalCenter, WMHT, Saratoga YMCAand Saratoga Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direc-tion of the William J. Burke &Sons/Bussing & Cunniff FuneralHomes, 628 North Broadway,Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.


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Weekly Outdoor Artisans’ and Crafters’ MarketOpens for Summer Season

photo providedMarianne “Frenchy” Loeb, promoter of the Saratoga Artisans’ andCrafters’ Market.

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Anoutdoor artisans’ and crafters’ mar-

ket, featuring one-of-a-kind, local-ly made jewelry, pottery, sculpture,woodwork, visual art and more isreadying to kick off its inauguralrun in Saratoga Springs Thursday,

June 21 at the High Rock Pavilion. “I started up this market because

I wanted to create a venue forcrafters and artisans to sell theirproducts,” said Marianne“Frenchy” Loeb, promoter of thenew Saratoga Artisans’ andCrafters’ Market. “I’d like it to bea home for artisans who can bethere every week, as well as aplace where their customers canconnect with them on a regularbasis.”

The Saratoga Artisans’ andCrafters’ Market will feature awide range of vendors, including ashoe repair and saddle repair spe-cialist, a blade sharpener, wood-workers, jewelers, fiber and fabricartists, clothing makers, sculptors,painters, potterers and more - allselling handcrafted items madelocally.

“It’s a great place for many peo-ple in Saratoga who are local-vores- people who like to buy thingslocally-made,” said Loeb. “It’s away to really embrace buying fromartists who create unique, hand-crafted items.”

The outdoor market is scheduledto run every Thursday from June21 - September 27 at the HighRock Pavilion in Saratoga Springsfrom 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The marketwill celebrate its opening June 21at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cuttingceremony led by Saratoga SpringsFinance Commissioner MicheleMadigan, who helped Loeb put themarket together.

Currently the market has signedon 24 different artists to partake inthe opening day ceremony, butLoeb is still looking to sign onapproximately 10 more vendors inthe next two weeks.

“We’re looking for more ven-dors - visual artists especially,”said Loeb.

photo providedPottery, jewelry, woodwork, fabric arts, visual arts and more will be repre-sented at the Saratoga Artisans’ and Crafters’ Market.

Interested artists can find anapplication for the market online atwww.managemymarket .com,where they must create a log-inand provide information aboutthemselves and their work.Vendors must also provide a taxI.D. for sales tax purposes or sub-mit proof that they have appliedfor the I.D. Artists may also con-tact Loeb by phone at (518) 461-4893. The deadline to apply is June14.

Loeb is also looking for spon-sors to help defray some of thecosts of the market.

“The insurance alone for theevent was $2,000 out-of-pocket,”Loeb said, “so I am looking formajor sponsors or anyone whowould like to underwrite any of theadvertising programs.”

Interested sponsors are encour-aged to call Loeb at (518) 461-4893.

For Loeb, who specializes ingemstone jewelry design, hatembellishments and watercolorpaintings, the new market is a great

way to grow the local artist com-munity, one that has been fosteredin part by the existing SaratogaFarmers’ Market. Currently 10 per-cent of the farmers’ market ven-dors are made up of artisans, witha long waiting list for other crafterslooking to participate.

“I intend that the SaratogaArtisans’ and Crafters’ Market tobe a friend of the SaratogaFarmers’ Market - something thatshould be good for both markets,”said Loeb. “I’m hoping that ourbusiness will help their business.”

With more crafters representedat the artisans’ market, the eventwill also feature live music by folkand light rock musicians (interest-ed musicians are encouraged tocontact Loeb if they wish to partic-ipate), and Loeb is also hopingsome artists will provide “mini-artlessons” at their vendor booths.

“This has been a goal of mine fora very long time,” said Loeb, “andI’m really thrilled to see that it’sfinally happening.”

For more information, visit themarket’s Facebook page by search-ing for “Saratoga Artisans AndCrafters Market” or call Loeb at(518) 461-4893.

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Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012

Business Briefs

BUSINESSLocal Pharmacy Earns Industry’s Top Quality & SafetyEndorsement

SARATOGA SPRINGS – One local pharmacy is making it easier fordoctors and patients in Saratoga Springs to choose a compounding phar-macy they know meets the highest quality and safety standards in itsprofession. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga earned the PharmacyCompounding Accreditation Board’s (PCAB) Seal of Accreditation – asystem of standards created by some of the leading organizations in thecompounding pharmacy profession.

“Our new PCAB Accreditation status and our designation as a PCABAccredited compounding pharmacy lets the public know that FallonWellness Pharmacy of Saratoga ranks among the best for quality andsafety,” said pharmacist and partner Michael Lenz. “The PCAB Seal ofAccreditation shows our dedication to protecting our patients by practic-ing safe, high-quality compounding.”

For more information, contact the pharmacy at (518) 306-5343 or visitwww.fallonpharmacy.com.

Service Star awarded at Saratoga HospitalSARATOGA SPRINGS -

Saratoga Hospital has namedClaudette Farchione ofGansevoort as Service Star of theMonth for March 2012.Farchione works in the MaltaMedical Arts Laboratory, but shealso volunteers at the hospitalduring her free time.

The Service Star of the MonthProgram recognizes employeesand volunteers who go aboveand beyond the call of duty toprovide great service to hospitalcustomers. A hospital wide cele-bration was held in her honor.

photo providedClaudette Farchione

Saratoga Cycling Studio WelcomesRiders of All Ability Levelsby Daniel SchechtmanSaratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS - After10 years of teaching spinning inlocal gyms across the Saratogaregion, Angela Amedio decidedthe time was right to open hervery own center - SaratogaCycling Studio, LLC. - located at24 Hamilton Street in SaratogaSprings.

“I got into spinning about 10years ago when I had someweight to lose, to be honest,” saidAmedio. “That’s when I discov-ered spinning. I walked into adark, scary room and was greetedby a really nice, knowledgeableinstructor who helped me out. Ibecame addicted, and soon Ibegan seeing results. I’ve keptgoing ever since.”

For Amedio, spinning classeswere great because of the groupclass setting, but also because theexercise was still an individualactivity where she could set herown pace and own resistancelevel.

“So it’s not an intimidating,scary class where if you’re notkeeping up, everybody can tell,”said Amedio. “It’s something thateverybody can do.”

It’s a philosophy that Amediohas carried over into her own stu-dio, encouraging people of allbackgrounds and fitness levels totry out a spinning class with heror one of her seven other instructors.

“We get people in their 70swho haven’t worked out for 30years, or we have avid outdoorcyclists who will come in on arainy day to get a workout in,”said Amedio.

Saratoga Cycling Studio fea-tures the Spinner NXT bikes,“the best spinner bikes availableright now,” said Amedio. Thebikes are designed to fit ridersfrom 4-foot-10 to 6-foot-10 inheight, and will comfortablyaccommodate individuals up to350 pounds.

Open 7 days a week, the studiocurrently holds 16 classes aweek, with classes beginning asearly as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:30p.m. But not all classes offeredare strictly spinning.

“We have a Bar Strength class,

photo by Deborah Neary for MarkBolles.com Riders go for a spin at the Saratoga Cycling Studio.

which combines ballet, yoga andPilates, which is taught by ourinstructor Gail Picillo,” Amedio.“It’s a great workout for anyonewho wants to tune up, especiallytheir legs, glutes and abs.”

Another variation is the SpinFit class, featuring 40 minutes ofon-the-bike workout and 15 min-utes of weight training and coreexercises.

“Our main goal is to make avery comfortable environmentfor everyone, and to make surethat if they want to get fit andthey want to have fun, that this isa great place to come,” said

Amedio. “You shouldn’t bescared to try out a class, becausewe’re all beginners at one point,and our instructors are reallymotivating and helpful. So give ita try!”

Class sign-up is availableonline, where interested partiescan set their schedule up to amonth ahead of time.

To learn more about SaratogaCycling Studio or to sign up forclasses, visit www.saratogacy-clingstudio.com, call (518) 812-1616 or stop by the studio at 24Hamilton Street, Suite 3 inSaratoga Springs.

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Downtown Health Care Center

would otherwise turn to the hospitalemergency department,” hospitalofficials said in a written statement.The center will help alleviate thehospital’s main emergency depart-ment, funneling patients withoutinsurance seeking preventative careor treatment for non-life-threateningconditions to the facility.

By law, the hospital is required totreat any patient who walks into theemergency room seeking care, a lawwhich can cost hospitals millions ofdollars to cover. Without insurance,such patients may visit the emer-gency department for simple ail-ments or conditions usually treatedby a primary care physician. Butemergency departments are not typ-

ically equipped to provide preventa-tive care, consultation or long-termcare solutions, making visits costlyand less effective. While the newfacility won’t defer the cost of carefor the hospital, it will help preventthe emergency department fromoverflowing with these non-life-threatening cases.

While the facility will be able tohandle patients without health insur-ance, the new Community HealthResource Center will also provideprimary care for those who do haveinsurance.

The hospital also hopes to use thecenter in partnership with other not-for-profit organizations, such as theEOC Food Pantry, to provide assis-tance for food, shelter, social servic-

es and educational outreach programing.

The building at 24 HamiltonStreet was purchased by the hospitalfor $1.95 million from chiropractorKeith Cavallaro. To cover the costof the project, the Saratoga HospitalFoundation is looking to raise $3million dollars – approximately $2million to cover building expenses,and the remaining $1 million to cre-ate a permanent endowment.

With multiple facilities now runby Saratoga Hospital, the organiza-tion will, “provide ongoing educa-tion about when and where to seekprimary care – at the CommunityHealth Resource Center, UrgentCare, the emergency department,Saratoga Family Practice, privatepractices and the new EmergentCare Center at Exit 12,” stated ahospital representative. “The hospi-tal will drive home the value of hav-ing a primary care provider and willcontinue to enroll patients in theChild and Family Health Plus insur-ance programs. Combining theseefforts should result in smarter useof resources and significant savingsfor patients, the hospital and thecommunity as a whole.”

Meningitis AwarenessARGYLE – Last weekend, life for a local Argyle fam-

ily became a nightmare. They lost their beloved daugh-ter due to her contraction of a severe case of meningo-coccal disease, and the community is now mourning

the loss of one of its brightest stars, 2011 Argyle valedictorian and Cornell University student, Krista Depew. After complaining of symptoms, Depew’s doctor told her she probably had the flu. Her conditioned rap-

idly worsened and by the time she was rushed to the hospital, the disease had progressed to a lethal pointand there was nothing doctors could do to save her. She was 19.

For Queensbury resident Ellen Kelly, hearing of Depew’s tragedy hit close to home. Her daughter Nora’sbrush with death 14 years ago luckily ended differently after she became sick with the same illness duringher junior year of high school.

“Nora is like a miracle to be honest,” said Kelly. “I don’t think the doctors had a lot of hope for her. It isamazing she survived and I don’t know why that was. We even sprinkled holy water on her. It’s scary.”

Nora wasn’t feeling well and her doctor did move her neck feeling for meningitis but he didn’t think shehad it. But what the doctor then did may have saved her life. He gave her antibiotics anyway.

Although meningococcal is considered a rare disease, the potential for fatality has caused widespreadserious concern. Of the 2,500 reported cases in the United States every year, about 300 are fatal. The NewYork State Department of Health even specifically cites that first-year college students living in the close quar-ters of dormitories have an increased risk due to how the disease is spread. The meningococcus germ spreadsby direct close contact through nose or throat discharges of an infected person.

Meningitis can be either viral or bacterial, but meningococcal disease, the bacterial illness, is the leadingcause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. Specifically, it is a severeinfection of the bloodstream or meninges, the thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord and is caused bythe meningococcus germ. Although anyone can contract it, it is more common in infants and children.

There are two kinds of meningococcal vaccines available in our country, each given depending on the ageof the recipient. Both Depew and Kelly were vaccinated when they contracted the disease, however, vaccinesare not 100 percent effective in preventing all cases. They are, however, between 85 to 100 percent effectivein preventing four types of meningococcal disease including the two or three most common in the UnitedStates. These four types of the disease cause about 70 percent of cases in the United States.

Although they do not protect against all strains of the illness, routine vaccinations are still recommendedas a precautionary defense. According to literature obtained from the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices Centers for Disease Control, there is very little risk involved associated with receiving the vaccine.Other precautionary measures one can take include knowing whether or not you are at high risk for the dis-ease; using common health etiquette, such as covering your mouth and washing your hands; and knowingwhat symptoms to look for which are high fever, headache, vomiting, stiff neck and a rash.

“One thing they say to look for is a rash on the extremities, which could indicate that amputation of thatlimb is necessary,” said Kelly. “Although Nora didn’t have the rash, a positive sign, doctors still told me,‘We’ve never seen anything like this before.’”

The night Nora was rushed to Glens Falls Hospital by an emergency squad, she was moaning in her sleep.Her father clapped his hands over and over without receiving a response from her. She was unconscious.

Nora was immediately placed on oxygen, which Kelly thinks may have helped her condition. At first theythought it was the viral strain of meningitis, but after a spinal tap they were able to re-diagnose her correct-ly declaring her case bacterial. They rushed her to Albany Medical where staff there had already seen somefatal cases of the disease that summer and fall. She was hospitalized for one week. During recovery she wasweak and suffered from excruciating headaches, but had luckily avoided losing her cognitive skills. Noraplayed field hockey, and it is possible that she could have contracted the disease from a shared water bottle.

Infection Control Supervisor for Washington County, Marie Capezzuti, recommends making every effortnot to share items such as: eating utensils, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick or anything that comes into contact withthe mouth. Capezzuti asserts that taking these preventative measures in everyday life are good generalhygiene habits.

For more information on meningococcal disease, contact your physician or visit the New York StateDepartment of Health website at www.health.state.ny.us or the Centers for Disease Control Association web-site at www.cdc.gov.

by Emily FowlerSaratoga TODAY

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Smoking Ban Provokes C.L.A.S.H.

I’d like to begin by stating thatthis editorial is in no way intend-ed to encourage the act of smok-ing cigarettes. As someone whorecently quit smoking cigarettes(six months, thank you verymuch), I offer my encouragementto anyone hoping to finally quit.You’ll be amazed at how muchbetter you’ll feel, and do youreally want to be spendingupward of $10 a pack?

That being said, I know quit-ting cigarettes isn’t easy, and thatmany people try with all they’vegot, only to relapse and continuesmoking. The American HeartAssociation acknowledges thatnicotine addiction is one of thetoughest to overcome. Some peo-ple aren’t smoking because itmakes them look cool, or becausethey want to look tough. They arechemically addicted to nicotine,and to quit isn’t as easy as flip-ping a switch. This is especiallytrue of people who have smokedfor decades.

Then again, if you’re oldenough, there’s nothing illegalabout smoking cigarettes. It’ssomething every smoker at onepoint had to consciously andwillingly decide to do. Despitewarnings from DARE officers,the Surgeon General and count-less advocacy groups, people stillchoose to smoke. This is an exer-cise in the concept of free will.

For too long now, it seems likepeople who smoke cigarettes aretreated as second-rate citizens.Don’t get me wrong, there areplenty of limitations on smokingthat I completely agree with. Ifyou think you should be allowedto smoke in schools and hospi-tals, you’re crazy. I can under-stand the reasoning behind ban-ning smoking in restaurants andbars. When we start talking aboutopen-air environments like sayfor instance, an amusement park,resentment begins to develop aspeople are forced to find remote-ly placed smoking corrals, as ifthey’re diseased cattle beingquarantined off from the rest ofthe “healthy” general population.

With that in mind, there was ahastily-made decision earlier thisyear to ban smoking in stateparks, pools, beaches and historicsites. This was made without anyregard to people who might dis-agree with such a ban beingpassed. Along with the ban beingpassed, signs were hung all overNew York State parks statingquite simply “SMOKING ISPROHIBITED.”

Which is exactly why I applaudthe efforts of a group known asNew York City CitizensLobbying Against SmokerHarassment, aka NYCC.L.A.S.H. The nationally activegroup was founded by AubreySilk, a retired member of theNew York City PoliceDepartment. Silk has become thesingular voice in maintaining thecivil liberties of citizens whochoose to smoke cigarettes, forany and all reasons.

Ms. Silk and her group wererecently successful in getting thestate to suspend its ban on ciga-rettes in parks and beaches. NYCC.L.A.S.H argued that the ParksDepartment had acted inappro-priately, and didn’t bother to fol-low the law in regards to initiat-ing such a ban. New York law

states such a notice “shall includea statement setting forth a clearand concise explanation of thebasis for the agency’s determina-tion that no person is likely toobject to the adoption of the ruleas written.” As Ms. Silk pointsout, consensus rule making isonly allowed when it is “other-wise noncontroversial.” She thenargues that the revocation of civilrights is without a doubt, controversial.

The problem is that this is por-trayed as only being about smok-ers. The argument from the lobbygroup is more focused on the ideathat a government bureaucracyhad ignored the law, thereforebreaking it. It may not apply toyou now, but this sets a danger-ous precedent for an agency toban an activity that you happen toparticipate in and enjoy.

The vilification of people whosmoke cigarettes had gone too

far, to the point where the gov-ernment wanted to ignore its ownlaws in order to squash some-thing they don’t agree with.Whether you smoke or find it dis-gusting, score this as a victoryfor preserving your rights as anAmerican citizen. As for thesmokers, why not offer someencouragement rather than dis-dain. After all, they have yourcivil liberties at heart.

Andrew MarshallEditorial

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 201212 OBITUARIES

Robert F. YatesSaratoga Springs, NY -

Robert F. Yates, 82, diedunexpectedly of a strokeSunday, May 27, 2012.

Born May 19, 1930, inEndicott, NY, to MorrisYates and Ethlyn WatrousYates, Robert, or “Bob” asmany friends knew him,lived in Saratoga Springs forthe past 50 years.

Robert’s brother, EdwardYates (Ann and then Sandy),predeceased him.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years,Ruth Dempsey Yates; four children, Stephen(Jane) Yates, Martin (Diane Vatne) Yates,Laura (Alan) LeCours, and Douglas (Sharon

Burkett) Yates; sister,Marion (Donald)Stephens; and grandchil-dren, Dan (Amanda)LeCours, Katie Dramé

(Mamadou), and Alex,Emily, Viena, Anna, Andrew,John and Lydia Yates.

A memorial service cele-brating his life will be held at3 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, atthe Saratoga Springs UnitedMethodist Church at 175Fifth Avenue. It will be fol-lowed by a reception at thechurch.

The family asks that in lieuof flowers, donations bemade to the Saratoga Springs

United Methodist Church Missions Fund orHeifer International.

Arrangements are under the direction ofthe William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing &Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 NorthBroadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373.

Online remembrances may be made atwww.burkefuneralhome.com.

Deceased Veteran of the MonthArthur William Luke

The Saratoga County VeteransService Agency has named ArthurWilliam Luke the June 2012Deceased Veteran of the Month.Luke will be honored Tuesday, June19 during a public ceremony. Theceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. at 40McMaster St., Ballston Spa, and isfollowed by a reception.

Luke was a Private 1st Class from1956-1959 and was attached to theU.S. Marine Corp He stationed at theSubic Bay Naval Base in thePhilippines.

After leaving the Marines, Lukeworked as a foreman for LathamConstruction for 29 years.

Luke is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann; daughters, Janet and Cynthia;and son, Matthew.

D-Day Recognition and Remembrance EventHoliday Inn Express, 400 Old Loudon Rd., LathamAt 11 a.m. on June 2, a special day of recognition will begin for all veterans of D-Day,

living and deceased, and a day of remembrance of the June 6, 1944, invasion. U.S. Congressman Colonel Chris Gibson will be the keynote speaker. Other guest

speakers are Korean and Vietnam war veterans. For more information, call (518) 439-9265.

VETERANS

Local Veteran Honoredat Senior CitizensLuncheon

Korean War veteran andactive community memberGene Corsale was recently hon-ored by the Saratoga CountyOffice for the Aging. Havingbeen nominated as “a seniorwho makes a difference in thelives of his town citizens,”Corsale was acknowledged dur-ing a May 11 luncheon.

A Korean War and Navy vet-eran, Corsale was the county’sdirector of real property for 20years, and he has been exten-sively involved in the commu-nity through his participation innumerous committees includ-ing the West Side Association,the Gideon Putnam CemeteryRestoration Committee, and theMayor’s Advisory Committeeon Senior Issues, among others.

Corsale now spends his time a veteran activist, chairing the Saratoga County Honor a Deceased VeteranProgram and advocating on all matters veteran.

Corsale involvement to our community is invaluable and this recognition is well-deserved. Congratulations,Gene.

Richard Lewis ArnoldGreenfield Center, NY –

Richard Lewis Arnold, 80,passed away Sunday, May27, 2012, surrounded by hisloving family.

Richard was born May 7,1932, in the Town of Milton,NY.

Richard was predeceasedby his children, CynthiaBonds and Richard Arnold,Jr.

Survivors include his lov-ing wife of 57 years, MarionBright Arnold; his daughters, Betty (Paul)

Cameron and Carol(Stan) Cameron; sevengrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his broth-

er, Raymond (Barbara)Arnold, his sister-in-law,Doris Arnold; and manynieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012,at the William J. Burke &Sons/Bussing & CunniffFuneral Homes, 628 NorthBroadway, Saratoga Springs,(518) 584-5373.

Burial with military honorswill follow in the family plotat North Milton Cemetery,

Milton.Online remembrances may be made at

www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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

readers. Please send your obituaries to Christina James [email protected].

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While you are proclaiming peace withyour lips, be careful to have it even morefully in your heart.

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The Lucky OneDo you ever wonder about the big questions? God, destiny, thegreater meaning of life as a whole or if there is one at all? ClearlyNicholas Sparks does. Whether that makes a good story or not isan entirely different question.Sergeant Logan Thibault (played by Zac Efron) is on his third tour in Iraq when he andhis fellow soldiers engage in a firefight. Logan (Efron) is spared but not everyone is sofortunate. Then, following the firefight, he sees a picture on the ground and, as hebends down to pick it up, there’s an explosion which takes the lives of even more ofhis compatriots. Still, thanks to the picture, he lived. While travelling in an armoredvehicle discussing this, another soldier dies, and again, Logan doesn’t. He attributesthis to the picture and the woman in it. So, after it becomes clear to Logan and hisfamily that he brought home a good deal more than a photo, he decides it would be

better if he left and sets out, on foot, to find the woman who he considers his guardian angel. With nothing morethan the photo and whatever was written on the back, he finds this woman more than 1,000 miles away in NewOrleans. Her name is Beth Clayton. Beth (played by Taylor Schilling) is divorced, a mother, on sabbatical from hercareer as an elementary school teacher and running a kennel with her mother, Ellie (played by Blythe Danner),who’s recently suffered a stroke. Coincidentally, Logan left a dog with his family before going to war and came toLouisiana with said dog in tow. Also coincidentally, Beth (Schilling) is looking for help and offers a job to Loganimmediately once she hears he’s a former Marine. She regrets the offer once she hears how he made his way toLouisiana but her mother (Danner) tells him he has the job and after that there was nothing to be done.Of the 17 novels written by Nicholas Sparks, this is the seventh to be adapted for the screen, the sixth I’ve seen,

Movie Review

At The MoviesWith

Trey Roohan

ACROSS1 Jokes5 Shade for a pool9 Start of a familiar series14 Brown shade15 Shoot the curl, perhaps16 Copy17 Litter in an abandoned library?20 Cross product21 Helping hand22 Green around the gills23 Nice thing to steal25 Harbinger of spring27 Turkey's place, for the most part31 Imaginary nuclear facility?35 Places to get stuck36 Wield, as force37 '50s political initials38 Te-__ cigars39 WWII aircraft carrier known as the

"Mighty Stinger"41 Sushi fish42 Carmelo Anthony's org.43 With 67-Across, museumgoer's mus-

ing44 "What a ride!"45 Singles among the Pringles?49 "Symphony in Black" artist50 Amount past due?51 Square or level52 Wanted-poster letters54 Strikes (out)55 2008 BCS football champs58 Bread seen while finding theater

seats?64 Bread in a deli65 Make concessions66 Art store stock67 See 43-Across68 Win over69 Sport

DOWN1 Laminaria, for one2 Slush Puppie maker3 Showed concern for someone's

health?4 Durango, e.g.5 Umbrian birthplace of two saints6 Pounds in Plymouth7 Kitchen server

and the only one I’ve seen in the theater. The worst was, without a doubt, 2010’s “The Last Song” starring Miley Cyrusand Greg Kinnear. The best was “The Notebook.” As for its predecessors, “Message in a Bottle” and “A Walk toRemember,” I’d rank them somewhere in between. Many have commented that Schilling is too old to be playing oppo-site the former star of the “High School Musical” series, but as Efron is a mere three years younger than his co-star, I’d sayit’s the least significant problem in a drama with many, many others. Others include the Homeric trek undertaken by themain character and the inexplicable manner by which he accomplishes what he set out to. Don’t waste your time. Don’twaste your money. Don’t see this movie. (4.8/10) For comments and questions, contact me at [email protected].

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 201214 FOOD11-Acre Wood Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Memorial Day this year felt morelike the Fourth of July here at 11-Acre Wood Farm. It was warm andsunny with temperatures soaringinto the high 80s, AND it was timeto do our first cutting hay as the tim-othy was in full blossom and sowere the strawberries. Yes, this is atleast two weeks earlier for bothcrops than normal, but as farmers,we must take what Mother Naturegives us and make hay and straw-berry ice cream! Throwing hay is ahot job on the best of days, a thank-less job when temperatures and thehumidity soar. However, we haveour crew bribed- at the end theyknow they are guaranteed a pinteach of fresh strawberry ice cream!

My husband and I started makinghomemade ice cream 32 years agofor our first party in our first home.That year we made Oreo ice cream(years before any commercial outfitinvented cookies and cream vari-eties). It was a hit and a tradition of

making homemade ice cream forspecial occasions begun. In upstateNew York, first cutting hay seasontends to coincide with strawberryseason and thus was born the tradi-tion of thanking our hearty hay-throwers with strawberry ice cream.There really isn’t anything betterthan cooling off with spoonfuls ofrich smooth ice cream made fromlocal cream and infused with thesweet taste of just-picked strawber-ries. No wonder we never have ashortage of hay-throwers.

11-Acre Wood FreshStrawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients (We have a largetwo-quart ice cream maker, so youmay need to adjust for smaller icecream makers—or enjoy a bowl ofcreamy strawberry indulgence whileyour ice cream is being made!)

2 large farm fresh eggs1 cup sugar, divided1 cup

B a t t e n k i l lC r e a m e r ymilk

1 teaspoonvanilla extract

1 pint (plus)of fresh localstrawberries, hulled and quartered

2 cups Battenkill Creamery heavy cream

DirectionsBeat eggs, sugar and milk in a

saucepan. Heat mixture over lowheat, just to boiling and removeimmediately. Stir in vanilla and putmixture to cool in refrigerator.

Take hulled and quartered straw-berries (minus a few to use as gar-nish later) and put in a blender andlightly puree (small chunks arefine). Add strawberry puree to alarge bowl and stir in heavy cream.

Take cooled egg mixture fromrefrigerator and add to the strawber-ries and cream. Stir lightly to mixand then pour into your ice creammachine, following manufacturer’sinstructions.

When it’s done, you may serve itright away or freeze in airtight con-tainer. Use remaining strawberriesfor a sweet garnish.

Suzanne VoigtFarmers’ Market

John ReardonCompliments to the Chef

Love Knots

Hello Foodie Buddies!

I thought it was time to fea-ture an item that is not akitchen gadget but serves apurpose just the same. It iscalled the Love Knot and it ishandmade near MountKilimanjaro in Nairobi,Kenya.

The legend of the love knotis as follows:

In every home where a loveknot is found, Love andHappiness will abound. Eachknot is unique and handcarved from soapstone and isone piece. Variances in thesoapstone make each unique inits own way.

The Love knot is a symbolof endless love, interlacedloops with no beginning orend. The single continuouspath has been seen as the per-sistence of life, love and faith.Love knots are believed to benot only a testament to the

strength of romance andfriendship, but be able toattract true love!

Now, I know that it’s just asuperstition, but sometimesbelieving in something, nomatter how illogical it is, canhelp get us through some diffi-cult times.

When my daughter Aubreywas little and having baddreams, I put a dreamcatcher over herbed, and guesswhat? Nomore baddreams! Itmakes a lot ofsense if youthink about itbecause we allhave thingsaround us thatinspire us, ormotivate us, or just make usfeel all warm and fuzzy. Sowhen people ask me why I amselling something that doesn’tdo anything in the kitchen, Itell them that it makes me feelgood! Sometimes a myth ismore meaningful and powerfulthan we realize.

Remember, “Life happens in the

kitchen.”

Take care,

John

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Summer Camp DirectoryThis Week’s Spotlight Saratoga Clay Arts Center

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TODAY Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012

School’s out, summer’s here,time to amp up the fun at SaratogaClay Arts Center (SCAC)! Summer2012 brings an exciting series ofprograms for ages 7-16, taught byprofessional local artists/teachersand ranging in topics and tech-niques. Classes are open to all skilllevels, beginning and up. Pinchpots, slab projects, wheel throwing,glazing and firing techniques cometogether to provide each studentwith exciting new experiences,knowledge of a new skill orenhanced techniques, and their cre-ations to take home to use and sharewith friends and family. What couldbe better than playing with clay allsummer?! Sixteen week-long sum-mer programs run for eight weeks,beginning June 25 and endingAugust 24. Each week brings a dif-ferent opportunity in clay. VisitSCAC’s website at www.saratoga-clayarts.org/kidsandclay/summer-camp.php for more details on pro-grams, registration dates, feedetails, and while you are there,take some time to check out the restof their site and their Facebookpage to view awesome photoalbums that offer a glimpse inside

SCAC. Sign up this summer forsome messy, exhilarating, creativefun! Win a FREE week-long class!TEXT “kidsandclay” to 22828 to beautomatically entered! For moreinformation, contact Saratoga Clay

Arts: Saratoga Clay Arts Center,167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY12871 • (518) 581-CLAY (2529) •[email protected] •www.saratogaclayarts.org.

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 201216 EDUCATION

SARATOGA SPRINGS - NewYork State Assemblyman JamesTedisco met with students May 29 attheir Division Street ElementarySchool one day in advance of theirtrip to the state capital where theyenjoyed a tour and met governmentleaders. The fourth graders in Ms.Michele Renner’s class have beenlearning about state and local government.

Tedisco, a former teacher, thankedchildren for caring about their gov-ernment and democracy.

“People are dying around theworld sacrificing everything just tohave what we have in our country.One of our greatest freedoms is topick our elected officials, but only30-40 percent of people show up tovote.”

He also thanked them for caringabout their education and remindedthem, “A great education is the mostpowerful tool you’ll ever have inyour life.”

Students impressed him with theirquick answers to his quiz questions.They easily answered their stateflower (rose), state tree (maple) andstate animal (that industriousbeaver), as well as identified thebranches of government.

Tedisco described what a typicalday as a state assemblyman lookslike for them, in case there were anycurious future representatives in thecrowd of 65 students. He beginsevery day by joining a pastor for aprayer breakfast. Once at the office,he reviews memos and the legislationcalendar. He goes over the argumentsfor and against the bills being debat-ed, and then decides whether or not

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to support, oppose or proposeamendments to them. He meets withgroups discussing their particularconcerns and attends events, legisla-tive sessions or meetings for one ofthe committees he sits on (such as theRacing and Wagering Committee).He might even have to communicatewith the media during his typical day.Through press conferences oraddressing the public directly he canget his messages out, but mostly hesaid he’s there to listen.

“It’s more important for us to bebetter listeners because we can’t be arepresentative if we’re just speakers.”said Tedisco. “I’m there to find outwhat my community wants and try tomake that happen.”

He cited local parade organizerPaul Brisson as a perfect example ofhis theory that “an idea can be muchmore powerful than the most power-ful elected official.” He told studentsthat even before voting age they canstill have an impact by gathering theircommunity together. The most pow-erful part of a representative democ-racy is its citizens and that is wherethe most important ideas come from.The citizens, the electorate, are there-fore most important and most powerful.

Another example he shared wasof one local mom who was able toget a law changed when her daughteralmost choked to death because hermother couldn’t hang up from anautomated sales pitch phone call toget her own dial tone back to call outfor help.

He talked to them about his newlegislation “Three Strikes You’reOut” regarding permanently revok-ing driving privileges for three-timeDWI offenders, to exemplify the dif-ference between a privilege and a

Photo ProvidedAssemblyman Jim Tedisco with fourth grade students at the well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany.

right. “Our constitution is full of rights,

freedoms like speech and religionthat the government cannot takeaway. But driving is a privilege, not aright.”

He reminded children that animalsare important in our lives. Servicedogs help the blind and they can becourageous, pointing to the exampleof the canine that went in ahead ofsoldiers to capture Osama bin Laden.Tedisco invited all students toAnimal Advocacy Day, June 13.

He taught them about legislationhe authored protecting animals afterthe community collected 118,000signatures in its support. Buster’sLaw redefined the criminal classifi-cation of animal cruelty from a mis-demeanor to a felony. Buster was acat who died as a result of being tor-tured. At the time of Buster’s deaththe punishment for animal crueltywas only a misdemeanor. Afterresearch, Tedisco concluded theoffense should be a felony citing thefact that people who hurt animalsoften go on to injure people as onereason for his argument.

Coincidentally, Buster hadbelonged to a former student of Ms.Renner, so she teaches students hisstory every year.

“I tell the kids Buster’s Law is aperfect example of if you have agreat idea you think should be a law,you can make it happen by bringingyour community together,” saidRenner.

Tedisco will soon be representingClifton Park and Halfmoon due toredistricting. He left students with achallenge, encouraging them to readevery day over their summer vacation.

Lessons in Law

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TODAY EDUCATION 17Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012

SARATOGA SPRINGS - St.Clement’s held their sixth annual“Race for Education” May 22. TheRace for Education is a schoolsponsored fundraiser that providesfunding for the continutation ofquality education and affordabletuition for the students and familiesat St. Clement’s.

Students “trained” for the Racefor Education during physicaleducation classes with Mrs.Stevens. Children in the EarlyChildhood Program throughgrade five obtained sponsorsby writing letters to friendsand family members. On race

day, children ran,walked andjogged arounda quarter-miletrack for onehour. The race was agreat success and afun day for everyoneinvolved. Childrenraised over $24,000for their school. St.Clement’s wouldlike to thank the

students and their

families for workingso hard to help make thisfundraiser a wonderful event. Ifyou would like to be part of nextyear’s 2013 Race for EducationCommittee, email Laura Darcy [email protected] or SoulaTsitos at [email protected].

St. Clement’s Races for Education

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Education Briefswill receive a cash prize. There are10 honorable mentions for art and 10honorable mentions forSocial/Science. Everyone will receivea ribbon.

Categories are: art, socialstudies/science, photography, graphicarts and group projects. For judgingpurposes, there will be two agegroups; grades K-six and gradesseven-12.

Sue Leahey, Kim Leahey and JoanJoyner, education superintendents,believe that the young citizens ofSaratoga County are an importantpart of the community and shouldhave the opportunity to share theirschool projects with the many thou-sands of people attending the fair.

Set up date for the educationexhibits is Thursday, July 12 from 10a.m.-2 p.m. at the SaratogaFairgrounds under the grandstand.Entries for this department will beaccepted on this day only.

For more information on entering,call Sue or Kim Leahey at (518) 885-4084 or Joan Joyner at (518) 587-4622. You may also call the SaratogaCounty Fair Office at (518) 885-9701. Visit the fair website atwww.saratogacountyfair.org.

Lower School Open Houseand ArtsFest Venue

SARATOGA SPRINGS - TheWaldorf School of Saratoga Springsat 62 York Ave. will host their openhouse Saturday, June 9 from 9:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet the faculty, stu-dents and parents and view displaysof student academic and artistic work.Take part in ArtsFest offerings includ-ing storytelling, dance performances,circus arts workshops, and free woodfired pizza! For more information,contact Anne Maguire at (518) 587-2224 or [email protected]

2012 Saratoga County FairNeeds Art, Science & SocialProjects for EducationExhibits

BALLSTON SPA - The 171stSaratoga County Fair invitesSaratoga County Schools to displaytheir art, science and social exhibits atthe fair from July 17-22. Studentsmay also enter projects on their own.

Three school districts with the bestdisplays win awards of a first prizeTV and DVD combination, secondand third prizes one TV and one DVDand four outstanding student entries

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Saratoga Builders Association Awards$1,000 Cash Scholarship

Skidmore Student Teams up with Area Seniors

Children Entertain Seniors atEvergreen Adult Day Services

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TODAYWeek of June 1 - June 7, 201218 Community Corner

The clients of Wesley Evergreen Adult Day Services in Ballston Spa,an affiliation of The Wesley Community, were entertained Thursday bySpa Christian Elementary School's children in grades three to six. Anaudience of near 20 clients enjoyed an array of Christian songs sung bythe children using sign language in addition to spoken lyrics. For moreinformation about Wesley Evergreen Adult Day Services, contact DianaMartin at (518) 691-1443.

Taber Stark Edelman Ward GraduatesTaber Stark Edelman Ward graduated with a Juris Doctor

May 11, 2012, from the University of Colorado at Boulder,Wolf Law School. She is a 2004 cum laude graduate ofMcGill University in Montreal and a 2000 graduate ofSaratoga Springs High School, where she was a mock trialchampion. During high school, she was a summer intern in theoffice of Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy.

Ward she worked as a summer law associate at YoungSommer LLC, an Albany- and Saratoga-based law firm spe-cializing in environmental issues; was orchard and goat-herdmanager at Quinta de Rio Touro in Azoia, Portugal; afundraiser and projects associate at the Sonoma Land Trust inSanta Rosa, Calif., and a livestock-management and animal-husbandry apprentice and field representative at the farmers’market and conferences for Full Belly Farm in Guinda, Calif.She is also a certified yoga instructor.

Ward is the daughter of Helen Susan Edelman of Wilton andDouglas H. Ward, Esq. of Saratoga Springs.

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce therecipient of their 2012 student scholarship award. Congratulations toEric LaRoche of Ballston Spa High School, who will be studying con-struction management at Hudson Valley Community College. The$1,000 cash scholarship was awarded at the Spring SBA meeting/mixerheld at Prime atS a r a t o g aNational. Theorgan iza t ionmakes thiss c h o l a r s h i pavailable annu-ally to highschool seniorswho are plan-ning to pursue acons t ruc t ionindustry career.

Chris Gazarian, a third year student at Skidmore College, asked the members of the SaratogaSenior Center’s ceramic class to help with an anthropology project. Chris invited the class tohelp with his project by focusing on creative expression through art, and the response wasoverwhelming. He asked the class to make two pieces for his study: one to keep and one togive away. With permission from Skidmore, he recently invited the students from the centerto bring their projects to the Skidmore studio for glazing and firing.

The center wishes to thank Skidmore for supporting this intergenerational project and toChris and his friends for enriching the programs at the senior center.

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TODAY HELPING HANDS 19Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012

Volunteers Needed for Triathlon

On Tuesday, May 15, CAP-TAIN celebrated the hard workof their more than 300 volun-teers with a VolunteerAppreciation Reception at theVista at the Van Patten GolfClub. CAPTAIN’s volunteersprovided more than 11,500hours of community service inSaratoga County during the2011 year.

This year’s volunteers of theyear were Dorothy Murphy,Alan Lasker and Gary Swinton.

Dorothy Murphy has been afaithful volunteer several times aweek at CAPTAIN’s Treasuresin Clifton Park since 2006. Sheholds the title of most volunteerhours in the entire organizationwith over 2,300 hours logged.

Alan Lasker was recognizedfor his seven years of service tothe middle and high schoolhomework help programs atCheryl’s Lodge OutreachCenter. He was also lauded forhis proficiency in helping withmath homework and his coordi-nation efforts in the monthlyWhat’s Cookin’ Program wherehe provides cooking and foodpreparation instruction for students.

Gary Swinton has been serv-ing CAPTAIN’s office staff andfood pantry faithfully for the lasttwo years. He runs errands,manages food pickups andassists with whatever the officestaff asks of him. He has tirelessenergy, a permanent smile and ahuge heart for giving back to hiscommunity.

CAPTAIN Youth and FamilyServices is a social serviceagency located in Clifton Park.

For more information aboutCAPTAIN, visit www.cap-tainyfs.org. Those wishing tospeak to a CAPTAIN represen-tative may call (518) 371-1185.

CAPTAINVolunteers of

the YearAround 300 athletes will make their way to Hudson Crossing Park,

located at Lock 5 off Route 4 in Schuylerville, for the third annualHudson Crossing Triathlon Sunday, June 10, between 8-10:30 a.m. Thesprint-distance triathlon consists of a 500-yard swim in the canal atLock C-5, a 12-mile bike ride along scenic country roads inNorthumberland, and a 5K run in Schuylerville.

Organizers are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who would like tocheer athletes, hand out water, direct traffic, kayak, offer motorcyclesupport, lifeguard or other roles. The race starts at 8 a.m. and is expect-ed to conclude by 10:30 a.m. All volunteers receive an event shirt andcan sign up at www.hudsoncrossingtri.com/volunteer.

Certain roads will be closed and detours in place to enable motoriststo travel around the race course while the race is in progress.Information about traffic patterns is available on www.hudsoncrossingtri.com.

Hudson Crossing Triathlon serves to highlight Hudson Crossing Parkand brings additional visibility to the Champlain Canal, Village ofSchuylerville and the towns of Northumberland and Saratoga. For moreinformation or questions about volunteering, contact Chris Bowcutt at(518) 290-0457 or [email protected].

Rottie Empire RescueFundraiser

Saratoga Winery, 462 Route29, Saratoga

On June 2, from 7-10 p.m.,Rottie Empire Recue is hosting awine tasting fundraiser atSaratoga Winery. Tickets are $25at the door or in advance. [email protected] for reser-vations or check their Facebookpage for more information.

Saratoga Bridges’ Creative Endeavors Arts Center, 49 Front St., Ballston Spa

June 1, from 6-9 p.m.An Art Show entitled “Creatures: Great & Small” features animal-

themed artwork. They will be on display and for sale in their gallery.Estherville Animal Shelter and Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist(H.O.P.E.) will be distributing pamphlets and other information. A50/50 raffle basket will be held with proceeds going to Estherville andH.O.P.E. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $3 for five tickets. Animal treatsmade by Saratoga Bridges’ Malta 1 and Evergreen Day programs willbe sold with a suggested donation of $3. Proceeds go toward EsthervilleAnimal Shelter and H.O.P.E.

June 9, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Estherville will host an adoption clinic.

June 23, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.H.O.P.E. will host an adop-

tion clinic.

Creative Endeavors Arts Center Events

Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) will be holding a CommunityFun Day Sunday, June 10, to benefit EquAbility, Inc. – a therapeuticriding program for children with disabilities. The fundraiser will takeplace between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at BSNB’s Greenfield Center officelocated at 3060 Route 9N in Greenfield.

Members of the community are invited to attend this family-friend-ly old-fashioned carnival. Come have your picture taken with minia-ture horses, visit a petting zoo, watch a search and rescue K9 demon-stration or enjoy face painting and fun games for the kids. Throughoutthe day hot dogs and beverages will be available. Pizza will be avail-able from 1-2 p.m. There is no admission fee for this event althoughactivities, food and beverages are provided for a nominal fee thatdirectly supports EquAbility, Inc. and their therapeutic riding programs.

The Community Fun Day is supported in part by Price Chopper,Chip’s Place and Adirondack Beverages, who have donated goods andservices for the fundraiser.

EquAbility, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides a therapeu-tic riding program to children with a wide range of special needs. Formore information, contact (518) 583-1810.

BSNB Community Fun Day

Volunteers Needed!The Saratoga Springs Heritage

Area Visitor Center is currentlyseeking friendly volunteers toserve all shifts for their upcom-ing busy season.

For more information, contactthe center at (518) 587-3241.The center is located at 297Broadway and is open 9 a.m.-5p.m., Monday-Saturday andSunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Saratoga Springs HeritageArea Visitor Center SummerHours

The center at 297 Broadway willnow be open Monday throughFriday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and onSunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Formore information, call (518) 587-3241.

Saratoga P.L.A.N. Trail-build-ing Event

On Saturday June 2, from 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saratoga P.L.A.N.will host an outdoor trail-buildingevent to celebrate National TrailsDay. Volunteers can help on eitherone or both of two shifts: from 9:30a.m.-noon or 1-3:30 p.m. Lunch anddrinks will be provided. Those whocome out to this family-friendlyevent will help open two more milesof trail on the 606-acre HennigPreserve, bringing the total traillength to 5 miles. To register for theHennig Preserve National TrailsDay event, email Andy Fyfe [email protected] or call(518) 587-5554, ext. 3.

Trail Workday at WiltonWildlife Preserve & Park

There will be a trail workdaySaturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. (Rain datewill be Sunday, June 10 at 9 a.m.)People are asked to arrive at the FoxTrailhead parking area on Route 50by 9 a.m. (The Fox Trailhead isdirectly across from the Old GickParking area with the large SaratogaSandplains sign just north of KingRoad.) On this workday, partici-pants will be cutting new trail fromthe Fox Parcel onto the new FrawleyParcel.

People are asked to bring sturdyclippers, if not, tools will be provid-ed. People are also asked to dressappropriately with good sturdyshoes, long pants (it is good practiceto tuck them into your socks to keepthe ticks off) and work gloves.Long sleeves also help to keep bugsat bay. A good insect repellant isalways a good idea. Participants arealso encouraged to bring their own

water bottle and snacks as the work-day goes until 1 p.m.

Call the office at (518) 450-0321,to pre-register for the workday.

Camp Malta Full-DaySummer Camp

Registration has begun for theMalta Community Center’s full-daysummer camp – Camp Malta. Thecamp will run from July 2 throughAugust 24 weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.The weekly fee is $130 for Maltaresidents and $142 for non-resi-dents, which includes one day ofswimming and an additional tripday per week. Extended morningand evening care is available for anadditional fee. Registration deadlineis June 8. Space is limited. Formscan be obtained at the MaltaCommunity Center, 1 BayberryDrive, Malta, or online www.malta-town.org. Call (518) 899-4411 formore information.

Parents Without PartnersMeeting

Shenedehowa Adult CommunityCenter, Clifton Commons

Parents Without Partners (PWP)meets June 2 at 6:45 p.m. for ourSingles’ Orientation and OpenHouse. Meet other singles from theCapital District, Saratoga and sur-rounding areas. Children’s activitiesare subsidized through chapterfunds. Learn more at www.meet-up.com/PWP796 or by calling (518)348-2062.

Saratoga Springs YouthOrchestra Seeks StudentMusicians

Are you a discriminating musi-cian looking for an alternative,dynamic and energizing orchestraexperience? Then consider joiningour team of exceptional youngartists under the direction of a worldclass conductor. The SaratogaSprings Youth Orchestra (SSYO) isseeking serious student musiciansages 13-25 from the SaratogaRegion who are looking for a uniquemusical experience to join an alter-native, dynamic and energizingorchestra experience as part of theirteam of exceptional young artistsunder the direction of world classconductor Maestro GioacchinoLongobardi. Auditions beginSaturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. at the Waldorf School, 122Regent Street. For information andaudition requirements, visit

www.ssyo.org or call Jackie Royalat (229) 224-5672.

Fire Tower Hours at WiltonWildlife Preserve & Park

The Cornell Hill Fire Tower willbe open on the following dates from10 a.m.-3 p.m.: June 9 and 10, July14 and 15, August 11 and 12,September 8, 9, 22 and 23, andOctober 13, 14, 27 and 28. Thetower will also be open on June 2for the Wilton Wildlife Preserve &Park’s Wildlife Festival.

The fire tower will only be open ifthe weather permits. To confirm thatit is open, call (518) 469-0918.Parking for the tower is in parkinglot #3 on Scout Rd. For more infor-mation, visitwww.wiltonpreserve.org.

Drop off ClothingDonations to Cudney’s

Drop off your gently-used, in-sea-son clothing Saturday, June 2 from 8a.m.-4 p.m. at all Cudney’s locationsin Saratoga and Wilton. The cloth-ing will then be sorted, cleaned anddonated to Franklin CommunityCenter.

Annual Food SaleUnited Methodist Church, 243

Main St., CorinthThe UMW of the United

Methodist Church will be holdingtheir Annual Food Sale on June 2from 9 a.m.-noon. Homemadesoups, salads, baked goods andmuch more!

Saratoga Springs RetiredTeachers AssociationMeeting

Longfellows Restaurant, 500Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

Meeting is on Monday, June 4 atnoon. Membership is open to retirededucators who taught in and/or livein Saratoga County. For new mem-ber information and luncheon reser-vations, please call (518) 587-5356.

Park Your Car to SupportSaratoga Shakespeare Co.

Instead of hunting for hard-to-find parking spots during whatpromises to be a wildly successfulArtsFest weekend, support free pro-fessional theater by parking down-town with Saratoga Shakespeare.Saratoga Shakespeare Companywill open The Saratogian’s private

lot for public parking duringArtsFest on Saturday, June 9, fromnoon-midnight. The lot, located atMaple Ave. and Caroline St., has itsentrance on Pavilion Row. For onlya $10 donation to SaratogaShakespeare Company, drivers canpark in the lot. Donation is payableby cash, check, or credit card.Additional tax-deductible donationsto Saratoga Shakespeare will begratefully accepted as well. Formore information, visit www.sarato-gashakespeare.com.

Old Stone Church SeeksDonations

159 Stone Church Rd., BallstonSpa

The Old Stone Church needs yourhousehold items in usable conditionfor their July lawn sale. No TVs, carseats, cribs, mattresses or exerciseequipment. You can drop off youritems on the ramp in back of thechurch. For information, call Ann at(518) 885-4034.

Flag Day ParadeBroadway, Saratoga SpringsSaratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161

will be sponsoring their 44th FlagDay Parade June 9, commencing atnoon. This year’s parade promisesto be one of the largest with 10bands and 75 other units participat-ing. For additional information, call(518) 584-2585.

Heritage Hunters MeetingTown of Saratoga Town Hall,

Route 4, SchuylervilleHeritage Hunters of Saratoga

County will meet Saturday, June 16,at 1 p.m. Lance Ingmire, chair ofthe New York Civil WarSesquicentennial Committee andpast president of the Friends ofGrant Cottage will talk about how toresearch your Civil War ancestor.The public is welcome to attend.For information, call (518) 587-2978.

Seeking Vendors andCrafters

Christ the Savior OrthodoxChurch, 349 Eastline Rd., BallstonLake

The church is seeking vendorsand crafters for their second annualflea market taking place July 7,from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church.For more information, call (518)363-0001.

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

Town of Ballston:Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502www.townofballstonny.org6/5: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.6/6: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa:66 Front Street885-5711www.ballstonspany.org

Town of Greenfield:7 Wilton Road893-7432www.townofgreenfield.com6/5: Zoning Board of Appeals,7:30 p.m.6/7: Town Board Agenda, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Malta:2540 Route 9899-2818www.malta-town.org

Town of Milton:503 Geyser Road885-9220www.townofmiltonny.org

City of Saratoga Springs:474 Broadway587-3550www.saratoga-springs.org6/4: Zoning Board of Appeals,7 p.m.6/5: City Council, 7 p.m.6/6: Design ReviewCommission, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga:12 Spring Street, Schuylerville695-3644www.townofsaratoga.com

Village of Schuylerville:35 Spring Street695-3881www.villageofschuylerville.org6/6: Board of WaterManagement, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater:66 East St., RiversideMechanicville, NY 12118www.stillwaterny.org6/7: Town Board Agenda, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton:22 Traver Road587-1939www.townofwilton.com6/4: Park & Rec., 7 p.m.6/7: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Saratoga County Board ofSupervisors

40 McMaster St., # 1Ballston Spa, NY 12020-1985(518) 885-2240www.saratogacountyny.gov6/4: Veterans Committee, 3:30 p.m.6/4: Legislative & Research, 4 p.m.6/5: Equalization &Assessment, 3 p.m.6/6: Economic Development,4 p.m.

upcomingtown meetings

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Weekend-LongCambridge Valley Balloon Festival25 N. Park St., CambridgeThis family-friendly event is held at theCambridge Central School, with eventsaround the village all weekend.Parking and admission to the festival isfree. For information, visit www.cam-bridgenychamber.com/balloonpage.html.

Art & Craft ShowMalta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St., Malta On Friday from 1-6 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-4 p.m., come and shopfor watercolor and oil paintings, aro-matherapy, turned wood pens, pam-pered chef, jewelry and more! Tobecome a vendor, [email protected] or call (518) 899-7311.

2012 Parade of Homes TourDuring the first two weekends of June,attendees can visit participatinghomes throughout the Capital Regionfor an admission of $15. From 11 a.m.-

5 p.m. daily you can tour 15 spec-tacular homes, showcasing

the latest design trendsand technolo-

gies in

residential con-struction. This tour is a

great opportunity for choos-ing a new home, selecting a builder

and viewing the latest design, styles,finishes and technologies. Tickets are$15 (valid all four days) and can bepurchased online or locally atAdirondack Appliance, 67 West Ave.,Saratoga Springs. Proceeds from ticketsales will benefit the local chapter ofthe American Cancer Society.

Friday, June 1First Friday Art WalkBeekman Street, Saratoga SpringsBeekman St. has changed the Art Walkfrom the first Saturday to the firstFriday of each month! Local artists willbe lining the streets working on theirartwork while handing out informa-tion about what they create and howthey can be contacted. Various musi-cians will also provide music on thestreets and in the galleries. Local mer-chants and eateries will offer art-themed specials throughout theevening. A free and entertaining familyevening to enjoy. For more informa-tion, call (352) 266-2449.

First Friday in Ballston SpaVisit the village of Ballston Spa from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy special happenings inmany of the downtown shops, restau-rants and galleries. Live music, art dis-plays and demonstrations, refresh-ments and featured shop promotions.Free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 2 Wildlife FestivalWilton Wildlife Preserve and ParkThe park has set its annual WildlifeFestival to coincide with National TrailsDay, a Saturday, June 2 event at CampSaratoga from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The festi-val will include nature walks, arts andcrafts, food and drinks, live hawks,owls, reptiles, amphibians, rescue dogsand more. The animal programs beginat 11 a.m., with repeat showings at12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. The CornellHill Fire Tower will also be opened tothe public during the event. Attendeescan also help out the Wilton FoodPantry by visiting the pantry’s tentnear the parking entrance and enter towin their drawing for cool prizes.The pantry is always in need of cannedfruit, fruit juices and monetary dona-tions. Visit www.wiltonpreserve.org orcall (518) 450-0321 for more

information.

Tang Museum Family Day Tang Museum, Skidmore CollegeChildren ages 5 and up with an adultcan enjoy a brief tour of a current Tangexhibition followed by a hands-on artactivity. Free and open to the publicfrom 2-3:30 p.m. For reservations andinformation, call (518) 580-8080.

Guided Nature Hike &Scything DemoSaratoga National Historical Park, StillwaterVisitors interested in discovering anamazing array of trees, wildflowers andstories from lesser-known areas of thepark, join in for fresh air, wonderfulscenery, great stories and light exercisefrom 10-11:30 a.m. Then, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., imagine trying to maintainyour lawn with only a long, sharpblade. Watch a skilled living historyteam use 18th century style scythes toclear large areas of field gathering hayfor farm animals and hear ranger sto-ries about farming and food harvest-ing in the late 1700s. For more infor-mation, call the visitor center at (518) 664-9821, ext. 1777 or visitwww.nps.gov/sara.

Bowling for ScholarsSaratoga Strike Zone, Saratoga SpringsSaratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS) willhold its fourth annual Bowling-For-Scholars event. Bowling will be halfprice all day, with all proceeds gener-ously donated by Saratoga Strike Zoneto SSAS. Bowling will be followed at 7p.m. by the Gutterball Bash, featuringmusic by 2s Company, food fromHattie’s, cash bar and silent auction.Tickets are $75 with all proceeds bene-fiting SSAS. SSAS is a nonprofit corpo-ration that assists academically capa-ble but financially disadvantaged stu-dents to excel in high school andattend college.

Sunday, June 3Elks’ Breakfast Buffet1 Elks Lane, Rte. 9, Saratoga SpringsLet the Saratoga-Wilton Elks serve youa buffet breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m.Adults $7, seniors/military with ID $6,children 5-12 $5, under 5 free, takeouts $8.

Gorilla Battle of the Bands Upstate Concert Hall, Route 146W, NorthCountry Commons, Clifton ParkDoors open at 4 p.m. for a 4:30 showstart. Tickets are $8 in advanceand $10 the day

of the show and are availablethrough bands or at the door only. Formore information, call (518) 371-0012.

The Bump ClubVirgil's House, 86 Henry St, SaratogaSpringsThe baby gurus of Binx, a baby plan-ning service, bring you The BumpClub. A free social group for expectingmamas held the first Sunday of everymonth at 2 p.m. Learn about a newpregnancy or newborn topic at eachmeeting and connect with other soon-to-be moms. For more information,visit www.binxbaby.com.

North Country Music andStorytelling Evening23 Middle Grove Rd., Greenfield CenterNdakinna Education Center will hold abenefit concert from 6-8 p.m. for theNdakinna Scholarship Program. $12Adults, $10 Seniors & Children under12. For information, call (518) 583-1440.

The Cantina Kids Fun RunDowntown Saratoga SpringsThis is a 2012 Saratoga HospitalFoundation Event. For more informa-tion, call (518) 583-8779.

Tuesday, June 5Spring Street Reading110 Spring St., Saratoga SpringsThe second annual Spring StreetReading Series will take place at 7:30p.m. Essayist and journalist ElizabethFolwell will be reading. Event is free.

Catholic Daughters of theAmericas Meeting Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd.,Saratoga SpringsThe Catholic Daughters of theAmericas, Court McLaughlin #422, willhold their year- end meeting at 6:30p.m. Members will be bringing dona-tions for the Haynes House of Hope inGranville. New members welcome. Formore information, contact EileenTuohy at (518) 584-3472 or ShirleyTellstone at (518) 581-2942.

Wednesday,June 6Greenfield Elem. 50thBirthdayGreenfield ElementarySchool

From5-8 p.m.Greenfield ElementarySchool will be celebrating its50th birthday with a kick-off partythat will include the premiere ofGreenfield’s original song and a videocreated by the students. There will bedinner, cake, cotton candy, popcorn,bounce houses and a free family con-cert by the Zucchini Brothers. Duringthe celebration the first draft of thenew playground design will berevealed. For more information, con-tact Tina Davis at (518) 893-7402.

Thursday, June 7SaratogaArtsFest Kick-offSaratoga SpringsThousands flock to Saratoga everyJune for this lively, four-day celebra-tion of the arts in its many formsincluding music, dance, visual art, film,theater, and literary art. For informa-tion, call (518) 580-8010 or visit www.saratogaartsfest.org.

Practicing Compassion in Daily LifeSaratoga Springs Public Library, 49Henry St., Community RoomThe Ven. Lama Lhanang Rinpoche iscoming from California to Saratoga forthe fourth time. This time LamaLhanang will be giving a public talkfrom 7-8:30 p.m. His theme for theevening will be on the developmentand practice of compassion and howto include it more in our daily lives andin society. There will be ample time forquestions and dialogue. For moreinformation, call Joe (518) 306-4722.

Skidmore Summer DancePerformanceBill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance CompanySaratoga Performing Arts CenterThis SaratogaArtsFest event begins at7:30 p.m. Pre-performance talk freewith ticketed attendance for 8 p.m.performance. For tickets visit www.spac.org or call (518) 584-9330 or

(518) 580-5596.

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

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

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

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

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•Vivid, 10 pm@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

•Emish, 8 pm@ the parting glass - 583.1916

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

•Wild Adriatic & more, 9 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

•GRAVITY, 7 pm@ saratoga golf & polo club - 584.8121

•DJ Playground, 9 pm@ vapor - 581.5772

•The Magic Numbers, 9 pm@ wallabee’s jazz bar - 792.8282

Sunday, 6.3:•Chana Rothman, 3 pmHoneycutters, 7 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Blues Fest w/Chris O’Leary Band, 2 pmPeter Hop and the Jackrabbits, 4 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

Thursday, 6.7:•Mississippi Hot Dogs, 8 pm

@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Matty Finn, 8 pm@ irish times - 583.0003

•Chris Dollard, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

•Matthew Carefully, 9 pm@ putnam den - 584.8066

•Val Chmerkovskiy, 6 pm@ vapor - 581.5772

Friday, 6.1:•Rick Rosoff Quartet, 9 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•Josh Robin, 6 pm•Cabin 3, 9 pm

@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Treasa Levasseur Trio & Sarah Blacker Duo, 8 pm

@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Rick Bolton & Jeff Walton, 5 pm•What It Is, 9 pm

@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Jeff Brisbin, 5 pm•Marcus Ruggiero, 8:30 pm

@ irish times - 583.0003

•Dreaded Wheat, 6 pm•Cryin Out Loud, 10:30 pm

@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

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

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

•Mallett Brothers Band w/ Headband Jack, 9 pm

@ putnam den - 584.8066

•Jerry Sabatini’s SonicExplorers, 8 pm

@ van dyck - 348.7999

•The Accents, 8 pm@ vapor - 581.5772

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

Saturday, 6.2:•Out of the Box w/ ShaRon, 9 pm

@ 9 maple avenue - 587.7759

•The Dude Abides, 9 pm@ bailey’s - 583.6060

•Tish Hinojosa, 8 pm@ caffè lena - 583.0022

•Acoustic Circus, 9 pm@ gaffney’s - 587.7359

•Headroom, 9 pm@ irish times - 583.0003

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TODAY Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012 PULSE 23

BALLSTON SPA - TheBrookside Museum, home of theSaratoga County Historical Society,is welcoming all to see the localband SIDETRACKED at the muse-um’s annual benefit concert thisFriday, June 1 at 8 p.m.

For the past 18 years, BrooksideMuseum has hosted a benefit con-cert to raise money for educationprograms that serve over 4,000 chil-dren each year. On June 1, popularlocal musicians in their band SIDE-TRACKED will be performing atthe museum to support programssuch as Sheep to Shawl and NativeNew York.

SIDETRACKED is a diversemusical collaboration of young andold. The group is comprised of fivemembers, ranging in age from 30-something to closing-in-on-60. Allmembers contribute equally to anenergy and a sound that most listen-

ers just can’t seem to get enough of.Don’t miss the opportunity to getout of that dull and boring routine,come on out and get “Sidetracked”!

Doors open at 7 p.m., and the con-cert begins at 8 p.m. Refreshmentsand a cash bar will be available. Theconcert is outside; so don't forget tobring chairs or blankets. Tickets are$15 in advance and can be pur-chased by contacting Brookside at

(518) 885-4000 or by visitingwww.brooksidemuseum.org.

The Saratoga County HistoricalSociety at Brookside is a nonprofitorganization located at 6 CharltonStreet in Ballston Spa that inspirescommunity memory by telling thestory of Saratoga County throughengaging exhibits and interactiveprograms.

SIDETRACKED - photo provided

Cambridge BallonFestival TakesFlight June 1

photo by Christina James Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon.

CAMBRIDGE - TheCambridge Valley BalloonFestival will take flight for the12th year June 1 - June 3 in andaround the historic village ofCambridge, NY.

The festival will bring togetherover 15 different hot air balloonsand 10 pilots as they fly over thehills of Cambridge, Jackson andWhite Creek (weather permit-ting).

Pilots traditionally carry a bot-tle of champagne with them in theballoon basket - a gift they pres-ent to the owner of the propertywhere they land after a flight.Champagne for this year’s festi-val is being sponsored by BlackDog Wines & Spirits.

The opening ceremony, set forFriday evening, will featuremusic by the Washington CountyBand and introductions for all ofthe pilots and their sponsors.

Over the course of the week-end, many events will be held toentertain crowds between launch-es and to showcase theCambridge community. Fridayevening will feature a perform-ance by Robert Wuagneux at theGuest Home Park at 7:30 p.m.,followed by a stunning fireworks

display after the sun goes down.For Saturday, the First Balloon

Festival Car Show will be under-way from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at theVARAK Park on West Main andPearl Streets, with live perform-ances by the Hill CountryCloggers, the Tonebenders andthe Drytown Drifter.

The ever popular “Taste ofCambridge” food sampling eventwill also take place Saturday, fol-lowed by the Moonglow bal-loon/light show from 9 - 10 p.m.

The festival ends Sunday witha Pilot’s Brunch beginning 10a.m. at the Masonic Temple,Route 372, Coila.

For more information on times,dates and other activities, visitwww.cambridgenychamber.comor call (518) 677-0887.

Get SIDETRACKED at Brookside MuseumBenefit Concert

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GLENS FALLS - The HydeCollection Art Museum and HistoricHouse announces the opening oftheir summer season with the“Summer of Light,” set for Sunday,June 17.

The “Summer of Light” pairscontemporary light artist StephenKnapp with traditional Tiffanyglass, offering a spectrum of lightand glass infused art.

Stephen Knapp: “New Light,”located in the Wood Gallery, com-bines both art and science to createengaging works formed at the inter-section of painting, sculpture andarchitecture. Knapp’s “lightpaint-ings” are both innovative and invig-orating: transposing artistic traditioninto the hyper-stimulated world ofthe 21 century. Organized by theHyde Collection, in association withStephen Knapp, the exhibition willpresent 11 works and one exteriorpiece. After the exhibition closes atThe Hyde, Knapp’s works will trav-el to the Vero Beach Art Museum,Vero Beach, Florida; The DaytonArt Institute, Dayton, Ohio; and thePolk Museum of Art, Lakeland,Florida, among others.

Tiffany Studios: In HoopesGallery, iconic and celebrated worksfrom Tiffany Studios are highlightedin the exhibit “Tiffany Glass:Painting with Color and Light.” Theexhibition, curated by Lindsy R.Parrott, director and curator of TheNeustadt Collection of TiffanyGlass, in consultation with Hyde

Curator Erin B. Coe, offers 16lamps and three leaded-glass win-dows. Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and his artisans captured lightin color using inventory techniquesand materials and achieving impres-sionistic effects not previouslyknown in opalescent glass. Theexhibition is organized by TheNeustadt Collection of TiffanyGlass, New York.

The Hyde is also presenting thefollowing special guest lecturers in

support of the museum’s glass-relat-ed exhibitions:

• Sunday, June 17 at 2 p.m.Lecture: Lindsy Parrott, director

and curator at The NeustadtCollection of Tiffany Glass. Freewith museum admission.

• Sunday, July 15 at 2 p.m.Lecture: From Tiffany to Chihuly

and Knapp by William Warmus,author of “The History of Glass”and former curator at the CorningMuseum of Glass. Part ofCommunity Day Open House from1 - 4:30 p.m. Free lecture and muse-um admission.

• Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m.Lecture: Nina Gray, consulting

curator, architectural historian andco-author. “Glass of all Hues andColors: Clara Driscoll” and the“Tiffany Girls – The Glass Selectorsat Tiffany Studios.” Free with muse-um admission.

• Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.Lecture: Artist Stephen Knapp

will speak about his work and theevolution of his “lightpaintings.”Part of the Community Day OpenHouse from 1- 4:30 p.m. Free lec-ture and museum admission.

To learn more, visitwww.hydecollection.org or call(518) 792-1761.

‘Summer of Light’ at The Hyde Museum

photo providedWork by Stephen Knapp

Tiffany Glass - photos provided

BALLSTON SPA - The BallstonSpa Business and ProfessionalAssociation (BSBPA) is proud toonce again present its freeConcerts in the Park series atWiswall Park, Front Street in thevillage of Ballston Spa.

For 2012, the concert series,which is known for its diverse line-up of musicians, has a little bit ofeverything, including swing, coun-try, rock and entertainment gearedtoward the kids. The concerts runfor 10 weeks every Thursday from6 - 8 p.m. starting June 28.

Participating bands include: • June 28: Jump Daddies

(swing) • July 5: Ballston Community

Band (multi-generational)• July 12: Black Mountain

Symphony (folk ) • July 19: Skeeter Creek

(country)

• July 26: Byrds of Prey (rock)• August 2: Annual Ice Cream

Social with the Union Fire Company Band

• August 9: Sirsy (indie pop/rock)

• August 16: Brian Gibney Band (Celtic)

• August 23: Seth and the Moody Melix (kids’ show)

• August 30: Skeeter Creek (encore performance)

The Concerts in the Park are pre-sented by the BSBPA, a nonprofit,community organization commit-ted to making the Village ofBallston Spa a better place to liveand work and to bringing qualityarts and entertainment events forall ages to the community. Theconcert series is free to the public,thanks to major sponsorship sup-port from local Ballston Spa buis-nesses and residents.

Jump, Rock and "Kid" Aroundthis Summer in Ballston Spa

photo providedThe Brian Gibney Band

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TODAY Week of June 1 - June 7, 2012 PULSE 25

SARATOGA SPRINGS -Tickets are on sale now for the18th annual Secret Gardens Tourfeaturing a dozen striking gardensin and around Saratoga Springs onSunday, July 8.

The self-guided tour is spon-sored by Soroptimist Internationalof Saratoga County to benefit localorganizations and programs, par-ticularly Domestic Violence andRape Crisis Services of SaratogaCounty.

Gardens include clever cityspaces, surprising suburban gar-dens, water features, and perenni-als for both sun and shade.

Tickets are $18 in advance and$22 on the day of the tour, while

2012 Saratoga Secret Gardens Tourthey last. Tour tickets and raffletickets may be ordered online atwww.soroptimistsaratoga.org orforms can be printed off the websiteand mailed with payment.Beginning June 18, tickets may bepurchased and pre-ordered ticketsmay be picked up at the SaratogaSprings Visitors Center, 297Broadway.

Questions? Call 581-1201 ext.4184 or e-mail [email protected].

Secret Gardens Tour raffle ticketsordered before June 10 will be eligi-ble to win an overnight at the UnionGables Inn for the night before orthe night of the tour. The winnerwill be notified June 10. All other

raffle winners will be drawn theevening of the tour and winnerswill be notified by telephone.

Soroptimist International ofSaratoga County is part of an inter-national organization of businessand professional women in 120countries who work to improve thelives of women and girls in localcommunities and throughout theworld. Local Soroptimist initia-tives include helping victims ofdomestic violence achieve inde-pendence through training andmentoring, providing grants tononprofit organizations, and offer-ing scholarships to women seekingto improve their lives by furtheringtheir education.

photo by MarkBolles.com • Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Thefinal installment of the 2012 SpringSeries of the Brown Bag LunchProgram will commence June 14with a visual tour of GreenridgeCemetery by Gloria May, a local-history enthusiast.

Established in 1844, GreenridgeCemetery tells the story ofSaratoga. The health seekers, doc-tors and pharmacists were drawnhere because of the healing proper-ties of the waters, and the politi-cians, attorneys and congressmanwere drawn here for the prominenceof the legal minds in our communi-ty. They share their final restingplace with the people of Saratogathat built the community: the bricklayers, engineers, stone masons,Irish immigrants, inventors, writers,school teachers, and hoteliers. Thesoldiers of every war since theRevolution are here and are remem-bered with monuments to their serv-ice.

The grandeur of the mausoleums

June Brown Bag Lunch Lecture‘An Armchair Tour of

Greenridge Cemetery’and simple gravestones reflect theindividual’s personality and the artand styles of each era. There arethose who died young and othersthat lived remarkably long. Thosewho died in their beloved Saratogaand those that chose to be buriedhere when death occurred fromCairo to California. There areprominent men that are actually notunder their marker at all. Come seethe pictures and hear the stories ofGreenridge.

The Brown Bag Series is amonthly, hour-long program pre-sented in partnership by theSaratoga Springs Heritage AreaVisitor Center and the SaratogaSprings Public Library. This event isconducted in the DutcherCommunity Room located on themain floor of the library.

This program is free and open tothe public and begins promptly atnoon. Tea and coffee are provided.For more information, contact theVisitor Center at (518) 587-3241.

The Greenridge Cemetery - photo provided

SARATOGA SPRINGS -Saratoga Arts is inviting the pub-lic to a groundbreaking ceremonyMonday, June 11 at 10 a.m. for“Tempered By Memory,” thecontemporary sculpture commis-sioned from World Trade Center(WTC) steel. The ceremony willmark the beginning of the finalphase of the project: site prepara-tion and permanent installation inSaratoga Springs’ High RockPark.

Saratoga Arts will be joined atthe event by Mayor Scott Johnsonand Commissioner SkipScirocco; artists John Van Alstineand Noah Savett; project manag-er Mike Stewart, TurnerConstruction; Tom Frost, projectarchitect; and other key projectsupporters.

Van Alstine and Savett, theregionally-based artists who cre-ated “Tempered By Memory,”completed their work in summer2011. In December 2011, HighRock Park was recommended asthe permanent site by the city’sSculpture Siting Committee, andthe city council unanimouslyaccepted their choice, pendingthe outcome of the necessary geo-logical and design reviews. Withall required approvals secured,installation can now begin.

Following its installation,Saratoga Arts will donate“Tempered By Memory” to theCity of Saratoga Springs.

The idea for this unique projectbegan in the spring of 2010, whenthe Saratoga Springs Naval

Support Unit presented SaratogaArts with the opportunity toacquire World Trade Center steelfrom the Port Authority of NewYork and New Jersey. Out of ini-tial conversations came a sharedvision: to create a forward-look-ing, commemorative work ofcontemporary art for downtownSaratoga Springs. To learn moreabout this project, visitwww.saratoga-arts.org/toursev-ents/911memorial.

This project has come tofruition solely on the basis of pri-

vately donated material, equip-ment, labor and cash, and isadministered by Saratoga Arts.

As a community arts organiza-tion, Saratoga Arts thanks thepublic for their commitment toand enthusiasm for the arts, andinvites all to learn more about theproject in High Rock Park.

Join Saratoga Arts in breakingground for Saratoga Springs' 9/11Memorial Sculpture Monday,June 11 at 10 a.m. in High RockPark, between the two springsnorth of the farmers’ market.

Saratoga Arts Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for 9/11 Memorial Sculpture

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Thursday, June 77 - 8 a.m.: Fred's Coffee

Club7 - 9 a.m.: Breakfast on

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Departures Begin

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Activities Room8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sign In9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Judging9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Seminars

& Clinics9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Motorcycle

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9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Whitewater Rafting (Full Day)

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9 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Free Battery Check

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.: TourExpo Coat & Helmet Check

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9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Charity Poker Run Departs

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Seat Comfortnoon -2 p.m.: H-D Cruise5 - 7 p.m.: Rock N' Roll

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LAKE GEORGE - Americade, the world’s largesttouring motorcycle rally, returns to Lake GeorgeMonday, June 4 to celebrate its 30th year at the lake-side location. Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiastscome to Lake George for the week-long rally to markthe start of summer each year, and this year the vil-lage has put together a comprehensive list of eventsfor visitors to have at.

6 - 8 p.m.: 3 Course Dinner6:15- 8 p.m.: Dinner

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8 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

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Fireworks

To learn more about individualevents or to view the full sched-ule, visit www.lakegeorge.com/

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Wednesday,June 67 - 8 a.m.: Fred's Coffee

Club7 - 9 a.m.: Breakfast by

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Departures Begin

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9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Free Battery Check

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9:30 a.m.: Whitewater Rafting 1/2 Day

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Seat Comfort10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Scavenger Hunt

5:30 p.m.: Stunt Show6 p.m.: Rodeo & BBQ

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Tuesday, June 57 - 8 a.m.: Fred's Coffee

Club7 - 9 a.m.: Breakfast by the

Lake7:30 - 8 a.m.: CMA Services8 a.m.: Guided MiniTour

Departures Begin

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Activities Room8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sign-in9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Daily Seminars &

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Thunder7 - 9 p.m.: Fiesta Cruise7 - 8:30 p.m.: Ghost Tour8 p.m.: Stunt Show8 - 9 p.m.: Greg

Drevenstedt9- 10:30 p.m.: Ghost Tour

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Community Sports BulletinLast Call to Pre-Register for the 2012 Firecracker4 Road Race

Start your Independence Day festivities with the annual Firecracker4 four-mile road race along thestreets of historic Saratoga Springs. The course begins heading south on Broadway to Circular Streetbefore heading east through the residential district until the race ends behind Saratoga Springs CityCenter at Ellsworth Jones Place. There will be special award categories for both military and publicservice personnel. Live entertainment will be setup all along the course, as well as bands at both thestarting and finish lines. Pre-registration for the race ends June 4, so if you’re hoping to run, you bet-ter act quickly. The cost is $20 for pre-registration and $30 the day of the race. Dry-fit T-shirts will beprovided for all registered participants.

The night before, be sure to load up on carbohydrates at the annual pre-race pasta dinner, with allproceeds benefiting the Streaks Running Club. The dinner will be held at the Holiday Inn onBroadway in Downtown Saratoga Springs July 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For $12, you’ll receive salad,pasta served with your choice of red sauce, meatballs or butter, rolls, iced tea, lemonade or coffee.There will be homemade desserts available for purchase at the dinner. To make reservations, call(518) 587-2204 or visit www.firecracker4.com

This summer, the Malta Community Centerwill be offering two separate weeks of basket-ball camp. The camp will focus on developingplayer skills along with games, contests, andT-shirts for boys and girls ages 8-12. The campbegins during summer break and will be coor-dinated by Chris Cordes. The first session will be June 25 – June 29 andthe second session will run August 27 – August31. Both weeks will run Monday throughFriday from 9 a.m. – noon for boys and 1-4p.m. for girls. Registration costs $110 for Maltaresidents and $121 for non-residents for eachsession.For more information, call Malta CommunityCenter at (518) 899-4411. Registration will beopen until June 18.

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Seventh Annual WiltonRotary Golf Classic

The Rotary Club of Wilton proudly presents its seventhannual Golf Classic sponsored by Turbine Services, Ltd.at Airway Meadows Golf Club on Saturday, June 16,2012. It will be a shotgun-start, four-person scramblefollowed by a buffet dinner under the clubhouse tent.Tickets cost $90 per person to golf or $25 to join us fordinner and the auction afterward. The club will conduct a live auction for a variety ofwonderful prizes donated by local businesses. Therewill also be a Golf Ball Drop sponsored by MinichMacGregor Wealth Management and SaratogaVeterinary Hospital PC. Golf balls are sold for $5 each.If your ball rolls in the cup, you could win $500 cash.All proceeds from the sales of golf balls will be donat-ed to Jake’s Help From Heaven, a local nonprofit foun-dation dedicated to supporting individuals with multi-ple medical challenges and disabilities.

The Saratoga Springs Booster Clubis holding a field hockey campMonday, June 25 through Friday,June 29 from 8-11 a.m. daily atSaratoga Springs High School. Registration is now open for stu-dents in grades 3-12. The campbrochure can be downloaded fromthe Booster Club’s website atwww.eteamz.com/SaratogaFieldhockey1. For more information, contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga Springs headfield hockey coach [email protected].

Saratoga Springs High SchoolField Hockey Camp Begins

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Damian Fantauzzi

“A Winner Never Quits and a Quitter Never Wins”

Muhammad Ali (aka CassiusClay) was known for his candor asa boxer, not to mention some of hisamusing antics in the ring. Hewould dance around inside the ringand taunt his opponent and he hadthese steps he called the “AliShuffle.” His famous saying wassimply "I am the greatest," and hewent a long way to prove that to betrue. What exactly does it mean tobe the greatest? Consider BabeRuth, Mickey Mantle, JoeDiMaggio, Roger Maris and LouGehrig, some of the greatest NewYork Yankees in Major LeagueBaseball, and their fame camefrom the home runs and numeroushits that they produced during theircareers.

The future accomplishments offamous athletes are not predeter-mined before entering the profes-sional world of sports. Many peo-ple say that these superstars wereborn to be great, that it was theirfate or destiny. I have a difficulttime with that idea. I don't believethat Michael Jordan was meant tobe as great as he was from birth. It'snot like Prince William, whosebirthright was being born into roy-alty and is destined to becomeKing of England in the distant or

not so distant future. Michael Jordanwas definitely crowned the “HisAirness," but it wasn't his birthright -he earned it!

Not every kid involved in sportswill become an exceptional player,so there's a fine line for those whoexcel and those who can’t. The thick-ness of that line gets greater as timegoes on because the youngster whoaccelerates his or her skills becomesthe exception and not the rule. Howdoes this happen? I feel that thereare many reasons behind the devel-opment of greatness and the biggestbeing a focus on the desire to be thebest! My good friend Bobby Knightalways felt that an athlete's worstopponent was his or her own self. Inmy years as a coach, I have heardplayers say that they can't do this ordon't understand that, so therefore, itbecomes a self-fulfilling prophecy ofnot improving their skill level. Theyhave limited themselves. If you can'tdribble with your opposite hand,then you should practice. There's nowaking up the next morning to findyou developed superior ball-han-dling skills.

The word "can't" is the worst con-traction in sports and maybe in theEnglish language. It's hard to devel-op athletic skills it takes work andthen after that, it takes more work. Agifted athlete is a person who wasborn with some innate athleticism,but it's what they do with their skillsthat determine how good they willbe. Some just go along for the rideand think that their gifts will carrythem as they glide along. Not so! Theplayer who works at his skills, whomaybe at one given time isn't as goodas some of his or her teammates butworks hard will pass by those kids

who are supposedly more athletic. I can vouch for that, as I was one

of those kids. During my CYOexperience in basketball, as aneighth grader and freshman teammember, I was a benchwarmer. Iwas athletic and went unnoticed!In my sophomore year I came intomy own as a basketball player, andI guess I can say not only did Iimprove, but I was able to excel inmy game at a much higher level. Iplayed constantly in my yard,sometimes by myself; alwaysworking at my game in drivewayswith friends or wherever I couldfind a place to play. It was my pas-sion. I remember my mom sayingto me "All you ever do is play bas-ketball, don't you get tired of it?"My response to her was that Iloved it and maybe someday I willearn a scholarship to play in col-lege! This is a true tale of a self-fulfilling prophecy of a latebloomer. The Michael Jordan storyis a tale that dreams are made of,about a kid who was cut from hisjunior high team and had the driveand determination to leap to unbe-lievable prowess and possibly thegreatest basketball player ever!

These young athletes are build-ing a wall that's so high, it's block-ing opportunities to improve. It'stime for these young athletes tostop limiting themselves andunderstand that failure is part of thelearning process which might leadto becoming a really good player.Our nation was built by peoplewho took a chance, understandingthat there could be failure butrefused to accept it! We are a coun-try of dreamers and to reach yourdream you can't quit on yourself.Kids need this instilled into theirpsyche to develop the confidencethat they can achieve. If MichaelJordan had given up on himself,we would not have been blessed tosee him play! My college coach,the late John Givens, used to use anold athletic cliché that has beenstuck in my head for almost fivedecades: "A winner never quitsand a quitter never wins!"

Officials Expecting CompetitiveField for 34th Running of

Freihofer’s Run for Women

ALBANY — Two of Kenya’stop distance runners have bowedout of Saturday’s Freihofer’s Runfor Women 5K in Albany in orderto prepare for their nation’s upcom-ing Olympic trials, race organizersconfirmed May 31.

Emily Chebet, who holds theFreihofer’s course record (15:12 setin 2010) and Joyce Chepkirui, a 23-year-old whose victories this yearinclude the African Cross-CountryChampionships, have opted toremain in Nairobi for the KenyanOlympic trials, which have beenrescheduled for June 14-16.

"Naturally we’re disappointednot to have these outstanding ath-letes in our field," said longtimeEvent Director George Regan, not-ing that both have achieved theOlympic A standard for the10,000m event in which they willbe contesting. "However, thechance to represent one’s countryin the Olympic Games is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We wishthem well."

Despite losing the two Kenyans,the Freihofer’s field still remainshighly competitive. Included in themix is defending champion MamituDaska of Ethiopia, winner ofMonday’s Bolder Boulder 10K,who will be joined by fellow coun-trywomen Alemitu Abera and AshuKasim.

The event’s stellar Kenyan con-tingent features recently addedJelliah Tinega, winner of this year’sCherry Blossom 10 Mile; RisperGesabwa, who recently won theLos Angeles Half Marathon; and,Genoveva Kigen, victor at the 2012Crescent City Classic 10K.

Two highly competitiveAustralians will join the Kenyans

and Ethiopians on the start line.Benita Willis, a four-timeOlympian for her country andthree-time Freihofer's champion, isone of the most accomplished ath-letes in the field. Lara Tamsett,meanwhile, who has notched a15:28 for 5,000m, will also be areal threat on the challengingcourse.

Red-hot American LindseyScherf, winner of this weekend’sOttawa 10K and a first-timeFreihofer’s competitor, has a realshot at a top-five finish. OtherAmericans likely to push theAfrican and Australian contingentinclude Rebecca Donaghue, whowas 9th at Freihofer’s in 2010,Esther Erb and Michelle Frey.

Benita Willis, 33, who earnedthree Freihofer's titles from 2006-2008 — becoming only the thirdwoman to accomplish that feat — islooking to reassert herself on thisfamed course after three years fin-ishing off the podium. TheAustralian Olympian, who willonce again represent her nation inthe marathon at the London 2012Olympics, has a proven trackrecord (14:47 at 5000m) and isshowing strong form in 2012. LastSaturday she finished eighth in theBUPA Great Manchester Run 10K(33:35).

Additional information about the2012 Freihofer’s Run for Women,Freihofer’s Community Walk,Freihofer’s Kids’ Run, Freihofer’sJunior 3K Run and theCapitalCare/CDPHP Health &Fitness Expo can be found athttp://www.freihofersrun.com.From the home page, you can alsolink to the event’s Facebook,Twitter and YouTube pages.

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by Andrew MarshallSaratoga TODAY

Saratoga Central Catholic Bows Out in SemifinalsThe Saints’ bid for a fourth-straight Section II Class B championship ends with loss to Catskill at Bleecker Stadium.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – TheSaratoga Central Catholic Saints’three-year run as the Section IIClass B champions came to an endMay 26, dropping their semifinalcontest with the Catskill Cats by ascore of 4-3 at Bleecker Stadium.Spa Catholic’s starting pitcherCasey Cohan went the distance,pitching all seven innings and sur-rendering four runs (two earned) onfive hits while striking out four andwalking only one batter. Sean Hartdid the majority of the Saints’offensive damage, with a two-rundouble in the bottom of the fourth,but the Saints would never hold alead on the afternoon thanks to afour-run third inning for Catskill.

The two teams played a relative-ly quiet first two innings beforeCatskill’s outburst. The Cats’ KyleLyles would get things started witha bloop single. The next batter,Hans Schmidt, would attempt to

bunt the runner over, but ended upreaching first safely on third base-man Tyler Gereau‘s throwing error.Lyles would advance to third baseon the throw as well. Following theonly walk of the afternoon forCohan, Catskill’s CameronOverbaugh and Anthony Gjergjiwould both single to send all threebase runners home. Overbaughwould eventually score following awild pitch, after Cohan mishandledthe throw from Nick Hladik.

With the notable exception of thethird inning, Cohan was otherwisestellar on the mound, allowing onlytwo hits and not allowing a runnerpast second base.

Catskill’s four-run lead would becut into right away by the Saints,who never seemed to back downfrom Catskill. Jesse Winters hit atwo-out double to score Hladik inthe bottom of the third to cut thelead to 4-1. They would strand tworunners on base following a CamCoons groundout to end the inning.

The fourth inning proved to be

the most productive for SaratogaCentral, as Sean Hart’s oppositefield two-run double would bringthe Saints back within one. Thiswould send the Catskill startingpitcher, Joe Vierheller, to the benchafter three and two third innings.

Hans Schmidt was called in fromfirst base, and forced John Nataleto fly out to shortstop to end thethreat. Schmidt would stay in forthe remainder of the game and onlyneeded 38 pitches to record the last10 outs and seal up a trip to theSection II Class B finals at JosephL. Bruno Stadium in Troy.

Saratoga Central Catholic wouldstrand the tying run in both thesixth and seventh inning but couldnot get the run in to score, endingtheir season a bit earlier than someof their players might be used to.The Saints’ run of three straightSection II Class B titles would notreach a fourth year.

Head coach Phonse Lambertguided his squad to 18 wins duringhis 25th season at the helm for

Saratoga Central Catholic. To reach the semifinals, the

Saints defeated Tamarac HighSchool during the quarterfinals inanother close contest by a score of5-4. Jesse Winters pitched a com-

plete game and helped his owncause with an RBI. Cam Coonsand Casey Cohan would also drivein runs during the game. JohnNatale and Sean Hart would eachscore two runs as well.

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE - Spa Catholic’pitcher Casey Cohan,shown during the Saints’ May 26 semifinal loss to Catskill, turned in asolid effort, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to move on for a fourth-straight championship game at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy.

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