10,000 copies distributed weekly • Call To Advertise • (518) 581-2480 FREE Volume 6 • Issue 37 SaratogaPublishing.com Inside TODAY... by Daniel Schechtman Saratoga TODAY See Families pages 14-15 by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY See Costume page 8 Local Families Welcome Fall Tradition by Yael Goldman Saratoga TODAY Troubled Bridges Saratoga Today Volunteers Matt, Ian, Jeanne and John Coseo with home- owners Frankie and Ann-Marie Flores. Obituaries pg 5 FEMA Assistance pg 7 Primary Recap pg 9 Lake Ridge Restaurant Celebrates 10 years pg 10 Showcase of Homes Real Estate Tour Winners pg 15 A Closer Look by Mark Bolles pg 29 SARATOGA COUNTY- A recent report released from TRIP, a national transportation research group, revealed that 14 percent of New York State’s rural bridges are classified as structurally deficient, and Saratoga County’s own aver- age isn’t too far behind. According to the report, New York State is 15th out of 50 with the highest number of structurally deficient bridges in the country. In Saratoga County, which holds approximately 225 bridges within its borders, a total of 13.78 percent have been classified as structurally deficient. While the term “structurally deficient” may be alarming to some, Carol Breen, a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) explained that such a classification does not mean the bridges are unsafe to drive on. “NYSDOT always makes sure that the bridges are always safe for the traveling public,” said Breen. “Now, the classification of ‘struc- turally deficient’ – that’s a term See County, Page 7 Showcase Kicks Off! SARATOGA COUNTY – This weekend begins the 2011 Showcase of Homes, an annual tradition that kicks off the fall season and brings the community together in celebra- tion of our region’s finest builders. In its 16th year, the 2011 Saratoga Builder’s Association (SBA) Showcase of Homes tour features 19 exceptional homes across Saratoga County from 16 award-winning builders. The celebration begins on Friday, September 16 with a special Chefs- Saratoga Style event, followed by three weekends of home tours: September 17-18, 24-25 and October 1-2, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., including a second chef’s event WILTON - Halloween is supposed to be scary, but for families in need, the cost of outfitting their children so they can participate in Halloween activities can be posi- tively frightening! The Comic Depot in the Wilton Mall and Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs are combining Be a Superhero Halloween Costume Drive benefits local families Photo by Sharon Castro
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Homes around Saratoga Lake deal with the fallout from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
To Register for Assistance from FEMA:
1.) Take pictures of damages
2.) Keep receipts spent on repairs
3.) Document EVERYTHING
4.) Register by calling 1-800-621-3362
or visit: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA Offers Assistance to FloodVictims in Saratoga County
Local Bridges Classified as “Structurally Deficient”Municipality Location Crossing Year Built Condition RatingBallston Spa Fenwick St. Gordon Creek 1958 4.74Greenfield Rt. 9N Kayaderosseras 1934 4.72
CreekMalta Nelson Ave. I87 1962 4.87
ExtensionMalta East High I87 1962 4.84Moreau Rt. 197 Hudson River 1963 4.27Moreau Rt. 9 I87 1960 3.73Saratoga Rt. 9P I87 1960 4.70Saratoga Springs Jct. Rt. 50 & I87 I87 1962 4.34Saratoga Springs Rt. 50 I87 1962 4.45Saratoga Springs Crescent Ave I87 1962 4.43Schuylerville Rt. 29, 2 mi Fish Creek 1928 4.19
W Rts 4 & 29 Jct.Schuylerville Rt. 29 & Fish Fish Creek 1928 4.58
Creek Jct.Stillwater Stillwater Bridge Hudson River 1930 4.90
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 20118receptive, and now the public is
invited to help.
Between now and October 15,
people are urged to drop off their
gently-used costumes to the Comic
Depot (near the Ruby Tuesday
entrance at the Wilton Mall) during
regular mall hours. This will allow
FCC client families and their chil-
dren to obtain a costume in time for
Halloween activities. Of course, a
new costume may also be purchased
and donated if people wish.
Locally, there clearly is a need.
“Out of the 3,000+ families we have
in our database, nearly 1,700 are
families with children,” noted Bo
Goliber, FCC’s coordinator of
development. “This is a fun way for
people to put their old costumes that
often were only worn once, to good
use instead of just throwing them
away.”
“By doing this, you help to insure
that the families we serve are going
to benefit by their children not miss-
ing out on the whole Halloween
experience.”
Both Comic Depot and Franklin
Community Center have previously
partnered together on several occa-
sions to make a difference locally.
For more information, visit
www.franklincommunitycenter.org,
and www.comicdepotllc.com or call
Comic Depot at (518) 581-2363.
continued from Page 1
Costume Donations Needed
“It would be so unfortunate if a child
couldn’t participate in Halloween…”Kristi Carrara, Owner
Comic Depot, Wilton Mall
forces on a program that is designed
to alleviate the costs that many fam-
ilies face, and the public is invited to
take part.
“It would be so unfortunate if a
child couldn’t participate in
Halloween because their parents
can’t afford a costume,” said Kristi
Carrara, who owns Comic Depot
with her husband, Darren. “As a
parent of two young children (ages 3
and 5) I know how expensive these
costumes can be. The inspiration
just hit me – so many parents have
costumes that their children have
outgrown and are still usable. Why
not donate them so that a child can
take part in Halloween?”
“For me, Halloween was like
Christmas when I was a child,”
Kristi said, “I know how important
it can be to all children.”
From that inspiration, Kristi con-
tacted the Franklin Community
Center (FCC), which has served
local families in need for almost 30
years. They were immediately
State Park Gets Federal Grant for Route 50 Trailway
-D.O.T. Guidance, Approval Sought for Proposed Pedestrian Crossing
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The New YorkState Department of Parks andRecreation announced that the FederalHighway Administration has awarded aRecreational Trails grant of $173,307 toSaratoga Spa State Park for the Route 50Trailway Project.
The grant will provide 80 percent ofthe funding needed to build a trail alongthe west side of the park, linking thepark’s extensive trail system with afuture bike and pedestrian crossingacross Route 50. The project is a key com-ponent of the recently completed Route50 Southern Gateway Study whichincludes the development of a safe bicy-cle and pedestrian connection betweenthe Railroad Run Trail and Spa StatePark.
According to Alane Ball Chinian,regional director of the Saratoga/CapitalDistrict region of the State Parks andRecreation Department, construction isscheduled to begin in the spring to buildthe eight-foot wide stone dust trail thatwill run about one-half mile from theSaratoga Auto Museum up to the SpringWood Apartments. She said that construc-tion should be completed by the summer
by Arthur Gonick
Saratoga TODAYof 2012.
The Route 50 Southern GatewayStudy was a collaborative effort betweenthe Capital District TransportationCommittee, New York State Departmentof Transportation Region 1 (NYSDOT),The Office of Parks, Recreation andHistoric Preservation, Saratoga Countyand the City of Saratoga Springs aimedat improving bicycle and pedestrian cir-culation along the Route 50 corridor. Akey objective of the study was to planfor a safe crossing of Route 50 to accom-modate bikes and pedestrians linkingthe YMCA, Saratoga High School, andthe city’s west side neighborhoods withthe state park.
Complimenting this new trail develop-ment on the park side of Route 50, theCity of Saratoga Springs is in the processof completing the Railroad Run Trail con-nection on the west side of the road.
The Gateway Study partners are nowcollaborating on the design of the actualroad crossing system to connect the twotrails, and are seeking the guidance ofNYSDOT for the planning and designspecifications for a proposed pedestrianactivated control system across the road.The Route 50 road crossing design willthen need to be submitted to NYSDOT forformal approval.
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201116 Your Homeby Karen Totino
for Saratoga TODAY
Cork Floors So Durable, They Can Really Weather the Storm
Watching the news and seeing so
many basements and first floors
underwater made me start to think
what would be the best flooring to
stand up to a hurricane - given your
structure is still safe and sound. I nar-
rowed it down to three options: con-
crete, ceramic tile, and glue down
cork tiles.
My top choice would be cork tile
for the following reasons.
Cork contains a natural substance
called suberin, which is almost magi-
cal when you consider the qualities it
brings to a floor. 1. Bugs, mold,
mildew, mites and termites find
suberin repellant. 2. Suberin is a natu-
ral fire inhibitor and does not release
any toxic gases on combustion. 3.
Suberin keeps cork from breaking
down when left submerged in water
for a period of time.
Then there is the question of dura-
bility people so often ask me about:
“Won’t it scratch?”
Because of its honeycomb cellular
structure and the fact that its tissue is
nearly 85 percent comprised of an air-
like gas, cork is not only lightweight
and low density, but also has an elas-
ticity and pliability that makes it natu-
rally resilient: it can withstand wear
and tear at an increased level. The
grinding action that is present in hard-
er floors is much less – it is more ‘giv-
ing.’In addition, its natural grain hides
small imperfections that inevitably
occur over time. Single tiles can be
replaced if needed. The oldest cork
floor still around is from 1898 in a
church near Chicago. Seams are filled
with a top coat of floor finish applied
after installation, so no worries about
food, dirt or crumbs being trapped
indefinitely in your floor. No need to
refinish it or scrub it hard either; just a
damp mop with a little soap will do.
What cork really has over the other
two options is comfort! Stand on con-
crete or ceramic tile for over an hour
and your lower back will start to tight-
en and ache. Cork’s feeling of comfort
and support – its buoyancy - comes
from the air contained in its millions
of cells. A cork floor is great in a
kitchen or any place where prolonged
standing is required.
Have a recording studio, home the-
ater, noisy kids? No problem. Another
thing cork can do is reduce sound and
vibration transmission. Cork under-
layment is often used under hardwood
floors, ceramic tiles and carpets to
absorb sound.
Lastly, and one of my favorite qual-
ities, is cork’s ability to insulate
against heat loss (it has an insulating
factor of about R-2.8 per inch.) As
cork contains so much air, it will
absorb the heat of your feet while
walking on it and will reflect it back to
you. This is why you have a nice
warm sensation when walking bare-
foot on a cork floor. Tests have shown
that less heat is lost through the feet
with a cork floor than with hardwood,
vinyl or ceramic floors.
If you are wondering where cork
floors come from, here is the answer.
Cork is a renewable resource that is
harvested from the bark of the cork
oak tree every nine years (it does not
harm the tree.) The trees are grown in
the Mediterranean basin, but Portugal
is the primary producer. Cork flooring
is actually a recycled product as it is
made from the waste of the cork wine
stopper manufacturing process.
Utilizing cork, by drinking wine (with
cork stoppers) or installing a cork
floor, you are helping to keep a time
honored tradition - literally thousands
of years old - alive.
Cork can be a DIY project for
homeowners who regularly tackle
home projects themselves. Cork tiles
come pre-finished and pre-glued on
the back, which makes them easy to
install with basic tools. When it comes
to floors, this is definitely a beautiful,
eco-friendly and durable option.
Karen Totino owns GreenConscience Home & Garden, a retailshowroom that offers a variety ofnon-toxic and eco-friendly homeimprovement and building supplies.It is located on 33 Church Street inSaratoga Springs. For more info:(518) 306-5196 – email:[email protected]
Saturday, September 17 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.(Rain Date: September 18) • Free and open to the publicShenantaha Creek Park, MaltaDirections: Northway to Exit 12 – take route 67 west toward Ballston Spa, Turn left on Eastline Road (county road 82) Entranceon Left
It’s an event you can’t miss!Enjoy dancing, drinks and laughs with friends to benefit the National Committee of Grandparents forChildren’s Rights. Join in on the fun at the Inn at Saratoga, featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dancing,music by High Definiton Band, a silent auction, raffle items, contests for best dressed and more!
October 2 Hadassah
Fundraiser to Provide Dolls
for Pediatric Patients
Facing an upcoming medical operation can be a very uncertain
and stressful time for any patient. For children, these feelings can
be even worse. An underdeveloped ability to express feelings and
understand complicated medical procedures can leave children
scared and even lengthen the healing process. The local chapter of
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is doing
their part to make hospital trips easier for children. Dedicated to
Jewish continuity and making a difference in society, Hadassah
has been providing dolls for pediatric patients at Saratoga Hospital
for the last 14 years.
The hospital staff uses the dolls for more than just patient com-
fort. They are able to obtain information on what hurts, explain
medical procedures, and to give young patients a way to identify
with the new experiences they are facing. The program has proved
so popular that Hadassah now supplies dolls for young inpatients
and for children treated at the Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency
Center, Saratoga Surgery Center in Wilton, and the Malta Medical
arts outpatient center.
On Sunday, October 2, Dolls for Patients at Saratoga Hospital
will be hosting a brunch to raise funds to continue providing dolls.
The brunch will be held at Fortunes Restaurant at the Casino and
Raceway from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. An all-you-can-eat buffet, which
includes omelet and carving stations, coffee, tea, soda, tax and gra-
tuities, is $25.00 per person.
Please contact Barbara Block at (518) 580-0043 by September
23 for more information or to make a reservation.
YMCA of Saratoga Wilton Branch Friday, September 16, 1:30-6:30 p.m.
20 Old Gick Rd, Saratoga Springs
Donation Types: Blood
Ballston Lions Club Saturday, September 24, 8 a.m.- noon
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201124 Your Homeby Yael Goldman
Saratoga TODAY
Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter
You can’t disaster-proof your
home, but you can prepare for the
foreseeable and common household
hiccups that frequently lead to insur-
ance claims.
With a summer full of heavy rain,
flooding and even hurricanes behind
us, local insurance agents are
encouraging homeowners to revisit
their policies and plan ahead to pro-
tect their homes from cold weather-
related water damage this winter.
First and foremost, water is a
tricky category and you need to
know what is covered under your
policy. Your coverage will vary
from situation to situation and,
according to Rod Sutton of Saratoga
Springs-based Sutton & Tarantino
Insurance Agency, it will depend on
how the water got there and whether
or not you live in a flood zone.
“When your purchase a home, the
bank requires homeowners insur-
ance if they are providing a
mortgage, and in some cases might
require flood insurance if [the home
is] in an area like near Saratoga lake,
a creek or a river that could be in a
flood zone area,” Sutton said.
Every policy is different when it
comes to water damage, so contact
your provider and find out what is
and is not covered.
“Brainstorm possible scenarios;
ask questions about the specifics of
water and water damage,” Sutton
said. “[Ask:] is my house covered if
water is backed up through sewer
drainage? If a pipe bursts? If there is
a high water table and water seeps in
through the cracks of the founda-
tion? What happens if the roof is
blown off by wind and the ensuing
rain damages my house?”
Every loss is handled differently;
it depends on your policy and what
happened. For example, if a pipe
bursts in a second-floor bathroom
and water floods down to the first
floor of your home, you are most
likely covered. But under many
policies, a basement flood that was
caused by surface water rushing
through the foundation of your
home might not be covered.
Some companies sell endorse-
ments that will cover unexpected
situations like a sewer backup or a
failed sump pump, which may have
been caused by a power outage.
Sutton emphasized that taking
your own preventative measures is
just as important as familiarizing
yourself with your insurance policy.
Even if you find yourself in a water-
loss situation that is covered, you’ve
only lightened half your burden – “it
[still] creates a tremendous mess
and anxiety, and interrupts your nor-
mal day-to-day activity because
someone has to come in and fix your
home,” he said.
Keep in mind that many problems
are avoided by simply planning
ahead. The beginning of fall is an
excellent time to start evaluating
your home, and identify problem
spots that could result in leaks and
burst pipes caused by freezing.
According to Bob Bissonette,
Saratoga Springs State Farm
Insurance agent, “freezing claims”
are very common in the winter, and
in some cases, they arise from prob-
lems that could have been prevented
in the fall.
Check your roof for cracked or
missing shingles, and gaps around
your chimney and vents; make sure
your roof and gutters are free of
blockage that would prevent snow
or water from flowing off the roof
and onto the ground.
You don’t want the precipitation
to pile up: “Water works its way
under the shingles and into the roof,
ceilings and insulation and damages
sheetrock,” Bissonette said.
Bissonette also said to assess the
entire exterior of your home: watch
the walls for peeling paint, which
allows water to seep in, and look for
swelling around windows and door
frames.
Don’t stop there. Freezing pipes
are another common problem, one
that unfortunately hits homeowners
when they least expect it. Bissonette
said he’s spoken to homeowners
who have lived in their home for 10
years without any issues with their
pipes freezing, but all it takes is a
cold spell.
“Things change,” he said,
explaining that preventing frozen
pipes requires maintenance.
“We always recommend that peo-
ple insulate their pipes and we rec-
ommend sealing any leaks – around
wiring boxes, dyer vents and pipes–
to keep the cold air out because
more cold air means more likeli-
hood of freezing.”
Don’t forget to detach your hose
and secure outdoor faucets for the
winter. It may seem like a harmless
error, but a frozen outdoor hose can
lead to cracked pipes and a big wet
mess in your basement.
“All of a sudden winter comes
and people’s garden hoses are still
out,” Bissonette said. The pipe that’s
connected to the hose can freeze and
crack and then “as soon as it gets
warm again, boom – water spews
inside basement.”
Sometimes it’s just a small crack,
one that you might not notice for
days, but the damage can be very
costly, so avoid the problem alto-
gether: as soon as it starts getting
cold out, disconnect your garden
hose, and shut both the exterior
spicket and the indoor faucet that
it’s linked to.
“If you take preventative action,
there’s a lot less to worry about,”
Bissonette said.
Water is just one of the many per-
ils homeowners insure against. Both
Sutton and Bissonette advise you to
take steps to prevent a fire: have a
professional clean your fireplace or
woodstove every year; make sure
your smoke detectors are working
and are up-to-date; and take a look
at your heating system before turn-
ing it on for the winter.
Sutton specifically urges home-
owners to check their furnace and
avoid “puff backs,” which is when a
furnace malfunctions, pushing soot
out through the heating system and
air vents, damaging your walls, fur-
niture, clothing – everything.
“It’s a horrible loss,” Sutton said,
and another problem that may be
avoided.
At the end of the day, the purpose
of homeowners insurance is to pro-
tect you and your property after a
catastrophic event. By taking pre-
emptive measures to reduce your
chances of claims, you can further
insure that protection.
“Quite honestly, your home is one
of the largest investments you’re
going to make. You should do any-
thing you can do on your own to
protect your investment,” Bissonette
said.
Sutton & Tarantino InsuranceAgency is located at 17 DivisionStreet in Saratoga Springs). Formore information, call (518) 584-7600 or visit www.suttoninsur-anceagency.com. To reach BobBissonette, State Farm Insuranceagent, call (518) 587-6483 or visitwww.bobbissonette.com.
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SARATOGA
TODAY RREELLIIGGIIOONN 25Friday, September 16, 2011
Adirondack Christian Fellowship8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton
Contact: 587-0623;
www.acfsaratoga.com
Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.
The Alliance Church257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-6524.
Services: Morning worship 10:30 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith ChapelRev. Jason Proctor
6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville
Contact: 695-6069
Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
Assembly of God Saratoga118 Woodlawn Ave
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Contact: 584-6081
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Please come early for coffee at 9:45 a.m.
Bacon Hill Reformed Church560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill, NY
Contact: 695-3074
Rev. Janet Vincent
Worship service 10 a.m.
Sunday School 10 a.m.
All are welcome. Handicapped accessible
Baha’i Community of Saratoga SpringsContact: 584-9679;
692-7694; www.usbnc.org.
Ballston Center Associate ReformedPresbyterian Church58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa
Contact: 885-7312;
www.ballstoncenterarpchurch.org
Services: Sunday Worship Service,
10:30 a.m.
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church101 Milton Ave.
Contact: 885-6886.
Services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs
Contact: 584-5980.
Services: Sunday, 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.
Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-6611,
www.cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christ Community Reformed Church1010 Route 146, Clifton Park
Contact: 371-7654;
www.ccrc-cpny.org.
Services: Sundays 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Christ Episcopal ChurchCorner of Routes 50 and 67,
Fundraising BrunchOn Sunday, October 2, “Dolls for
Patients at Saratoga Hospital”will
host a fundraising brunch. The
brunch will be held at Fortunes Res-
taurant at the Casino and Raceway
from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. An all-you-
can-eat buffet, which includes
omelet and carving stations, coffee,
tea, soda, tax and gratuities, is
$25.00 per person. Please contact
Barbara Block at (518) 580-0043 by
September 23 for more information
or to make a reservation.
Local Gigs
Send listings to entertainment@
saratogapublishing.com
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201128 PULSE SARATOGA SPRINGS- On Sunday, September 18, the National Museum of Dance will continue
its celebration of dance and culture around the world with Africa Day. This event will be held from1 - 3:30 p.m. and will consist of an exploration of the history and influence of African culture.
The program will include a historical demonstration on African masks and costumes, an exhib-it about the significance of African culture as illustrated on postage stamps, African art, craftsand of course, African dance. Guest presenters will include Associate Professor Lisa Aronson, theACJ Percussionists, Mango Tree Imports, traveler Ann Fantauzzi and the School of the Arts’ LeslieKettlewell.
The cost of this event is $5 while children under 12 years and museum members are free.Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225 x 3001.
Left to Right: tulip anther, Kemp’s ridley turtle skull, pencil urchin • Photos by Mark Bolles
Lake George is Back in the Groove this Weekend!high-profile tour with fellow Cuban
percussionist Dafnis Prieto, who
performed at the Lake George festi-
val in 2007.
Next to perform will be saxo-
phonist John Ellis, who is backed by
the New Orleans sounds of the band
Double-Wide. Ellis’s album,
“Dance Like There’s No
Tomorrow,” introduced Double-
Wide, whose personnel has an inter-
esting combination of saxophone,
drums, organ and sousaphone.
Billboard describes Double-Wide as
“…jazz steeped in the ‘who-dat’
nation through a hip Brooklyn lens.”
Closing out the afternoon will be
vocalist and alto sax player Grace
Kelly, who, at the age of 19, has six
recordings to her credit and some
lofty accolades including being
named “Jazz Artist of The Year” at
the Boston Music Awards in 2008
and 2010; “Alto Saxophonist Rising
Star” in Downbeat magazine’s crit-
ics poll in 2010; and "Best Jazz Act
in Boston" for a three consecutive
years by the Boston Phoenix.
On Saturday evening, a special
concert with the Don Byron New
Gospel Quintet begins at 7:30 p.m.
With this project, Byron (on clarinet
and saxophone) combines his own
compositions with traditional
Gospel pieces, featuring gospel/jazz
vocalist DK Dyson. Byron has been
consistently voted best clarinetist by
critics and readers alike in leading
international music journals since
being named “Jazz Artist of the
Year” by Downbeat magazine in
1992. His Blue Note release, “Ivey-
Divey,” was voted Album of the
Year 2004 by Jazz Times magazine.
According to Time Magazine,
“Calling Don Byron a jazz musician
is like calling the Pacific wet – it just
doesn’t begin to describe it...”
Sunday’s program opens with
Charles Cornell, a gifted pianist
from nearby Hartford Central
School, who will attend Purchase
College Conservatory in the fall.
Charles studied with internationally
renowned local hero of jazz, Lee
Shaw, for five years and credits
much of his success to her. On
Sunday, he will be joined by an
equally talented young band from
the area.
A highlight of the weekend will
feature Apex, featuring alto-sax
players Rudresh Mahanthappa and
Bunky Green. The group recently
graced the cover of Downbeat mag-
azine. Mahanthappa is one of the
most innovative young musicians
and composers in jazz today. He has
incorporated the culture of his
Indian ancestry and fused a myriad
of influences to create a ground-
breaking artistic vision. His 2008
release, “Kinsmen,” was named one
of the Top Jazz CDs for the year by
New York Times, NPR and the
BBC.
The festival will close with the
Kyle Eastwood Quintet. Kyle, the
son of Clint Eastwood, is the prod-
uct of a musical family. After study-
ing filmmaking, he turned his ener-
gies to music and in 1998 his debut
album, “From Here to There,” was
released on Sony. After two more
album releases in 2004 and 2006,
Eastwood combined his interests of
film and music together. As a com-
poser, Eastwood began working in
film with a contribution to the score
for “Mystic River.” Subsequent
compositions for film include pieces
for “Million Dollar Baby” and
soundtracks for “Flags of Our
Fathers,” “Letters from Iwo Jima,”
“Gran Torino” and “Invictus.”
The Lake George Arts Project is
able to present the Lake George Jazz
Weekend thanks to the generous
support from Kenneth and Susan
Gruskin, the village and town of
Lake George, program advertisers
and public funds from the New York
State Council on the Arts.
For information about the festival
and individual artists, visit
www.lakegeorgearts.org/lakege-
orge-jazz.htm.
SARATOGA
TODAYFriday, September 16, 201130 PULSE
Lake GeorgeJazz Weekend Shepard Park, Canada Street, Lake GeorgeSaturday, September 17, and Sunday,September 18Free
LAKE GEORGE - The Lake
George Jazz Weekend will celebrate
its 28th year this Saturday and
Sunday, September 17 and 18. The
festival is held at Shepard Park, in
the heart of Lake George Village, a
beautiful setting along the shores of
the lake. There is free admission to
all shows throughout the weekend.
Concert goers are encouraged to
bring lawn chairs or blankets to the
park. Several food vendors will be
available.
The Jazz Weekend festival has
been notable for bringing highly-tal-
ented and credentialed artists to the
region, several who are making both
their festival and area debuts.
Saturday’s performance begins
with Cuban-born pianist Osmany
Paredes. Paredes gained national
attention a few years back during a
BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County
Historical Society’s fourth annual Oktoberfest
will take place at Brookside Museum on
Saturday, September 24.
This Oktoberfest event has raised over $14,000 annually for Brookside’s
educational programs, which benefit thousands of Saratoga County children
each year. At the event, enjoy German beer and food tastings and a silent auc-
tion packed with unique items. Food will be catered by Rolf’s Pork Store of
Albany. The cost is $40 per person, $75 for two, or $350 for a table of 10.
Details are available at the museums website: www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Brookside Museum, a nonprofit organization located at 6 Charlton Street
in the historic Village of Ballston Spa, is the home of the Saratoga County
Historical Society. Brookside’s mission is to inspire community memory by
telling the story of Saratoga through engaging exhibits and interactive pro-
grams. For more information on Brookside, call (518) 885-4000.
Think Oktoberfest!
Don Byron New Gospel Quintet
Performance Schedule:Saturday, September 17, 1-6 p.m. Osmany Peredes QuartetJohn Ellis and Double-WideGrace Kelly Quintet Special evening performance at 7:30 p.m.: Don Byron New Gospel Quintet
Sunday, September 18, 1-6 p.m.:Charles Cornell QuartetApex: Rudresh Mahanthappa and Bunky GreenKyle Eastwood Quintet
Kyle Eastwood
GraceKelly
BALLSTON SPA – A perfect way to celebrate halfway to St. Patty’s Day!
The 15th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival will return to the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Friday
and Saturday, September 16 and 17, bringing togeth-
er some of the greatest Celtic performers in the
world. Altogether, more than 30 acts are scheduled.
“The talent this year draws from the best of the
best in the world of Celtic music - from rock to tra-
ditional and everything in-between," said Festival
Executive Director Matt Nelligan. "We're proud to
say that Irish 2000 is rated among the top five Irish
festivals in the United States.”
On Friday, music flows from 5-11 p.m. Saturday’s
music is non-stop from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. over three
different stages. The complete music
schedule is below.
In addition, the festival features a
dance stage with lessons and perform-
ances by schools of Irish dance, a
“Celtic Kids” area with rides and
games, as well as more than 100 food
and craft vendors
Tickets for each day are $20 at the
gate and children age 10 and under are
admitted free. There is a $3 parking
fee per car at the fairgrounds.
For more information about the
15th Annual Irish 2000 Music and
Arts Festival, phone (888) 414-3378
or visit http://irish2000fest.com.
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Everyone’s Irish this Weekend!
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TODAYFriday, September 16, 201132 FFOOOODD
As I mentioned in this column last
week, the New York State chapter of
the Northeast Organic Farmers
Association has put forth many
ways the average citizen can encour-
age sustainable and healthy eating-
one of them being to challenge your-
self by eating all locally grown
organic foods. There is hardly a bet-
ter way to do this and appreciate the
bounty of our local food system than
a trip to the Saratoga Farmers’
Market. Even in the aftermath of
storms Irene and Lee, our farmers
are producing wonderful fresh salad
ingredients. Albeit, the greens we
love suffered greatly from too much
water and not enough sunlight and
will take a few weeks to make a full
comeback, not to worry, there are
many other fresh products that can
make delicious salads. There is the
last of summer vegetables on the
tables alongside fall fruit. The fall
apple harvest has begun and every-
one’s favorite is here, the Honey
Crisp! Today I share a fall favorite-
a flavorful salad that mixes tart and
sweet, fruit and green with a bit of
snap to make your taste buds go
crazy. It’s also a wonderful salad to
bring to a picnic or potluck to share.
(Hint, the Locavore Potluck,
Sunday, September 25 at the
Farmers’ Market Pavilions on High
Rock Avenue, 3-5 p.m., is welcome
to all.) Enjoy the local bounty!
Apple andCabbage Fall Salad
Ingredients
(serves 6-8)
1 tbsp.
cooking oil
1 medium red
onion, sliced
thin
3 cups
shredded
red cabbage
3 cups
shredded green cabbage
2 large Honey Crisp Apple,
cored and diced large
1/4 cup cider vinegar (or you
can use fresh cider and
lemon juice)
1/4 tsp pepper
optional (sprinkle some plain
goat cheese over top)
Directions
1. Heat oil in wok/frying pan
over medium heat
2. Add onion and shredded
cabbages and stir-fry until
slightly softened
3. Add vinegar and pepper
and stir over heat for one minute
4. Remove from heat, stir
in apple and serve
Note: if planning to take this salad
to a picnic, allow the cooked cab-
bage to cool and add and toss in
apples right before serving as they
will brown and look less appealing
otherwise. IF topping with goat
cheese, always do so right before
serving.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Marketoperates on Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.and Saturdays, 9 a.-m.-1 p.m. at thePavilions on High Rock Ave, indowntown Saratoga Springs.
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ors26 Rough waters27 Source of milk for chèvre28 Sierra Club’s first president30 Third-oldest U.S. university31 Yemen’s chief port32 Corp.-partnership hybrid
“Today is Day One.”
Words to know:
inveterate: adj. Stubbornly established by habit.
Sudoku
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shows41 Apple on a
desk42 Sniggling gear44 Frozen margarita insert45 Teeming (with)46 Chansons de __: medieval French
poems47 Dead end, workwise48 Drab color49 Rootless sort51 Aforetime52 Mount Ka’ala is its highest peak53 R&B singer India.__54 Touch or Shuffle
Broom Hilda
Animal Crackers
See puzzle solutions on page 36
Raising Hector
One DayEmma and Dexter graduate from school and end up at her place
for what could’ve been the beginning of a whirlwind romance or aone-night stand, but ends as something of a near-miss with themdeciding to remain friends. Emma (played by Anne Hathaway withan absentee accent that comes and goes with no real mention) is anaspiring writer from a humble background. Dexter (played by JimSturgess of 21 and Across the Universe) is the son of wealthy par-ents with whom he has a difficult relationship.
Through many years we see Dexter (Sturgess) go from a television personality who’s despised even by his fans toa man with no career who takes a job at a restaurant in the hopes of moving up the ladder in the organization tomake a living for his wife and child. Meanwhile Emma (Hathaway) spends most of that time working in a Mexicanrestaurant and is involved with a man she doesn’t love but who loves her dearly. And for a large portion of that timein her life, she and Dexter are not speaking, despite being each other’s best friends.
While Sturgess is believable enough as the uber-cad who gets by on charm until that gives way to substance abuseand boorishness, and Hathaway is fine save for her accent, the story isn’t very interesting and the ending left meannoyed and confused and maybe more than a little aggravated. This is not really what one looks for in unadulter-ated sap. (5.3/10)
At The MoviesWith
Trey Roohan
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TODAY Friday, September 16, 2011 33
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co-star47 Place to get bogged down50 Approval from a sushi chef at the
lunch counter?55 Rough talk56 Indira’s son57 50-and-up group58 Concerning59 Encourage none too gently60 Nursery rhyme tub assembly, e.g.61 Sharpen62 Rutabaga, for one63 Squeezed (out)
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puzzle solutionsfrom pg. 33
Community Sports BulletinVarsity Football
Schedule
Ballston Spa
09/09: at Schenectady, 41-34 W
09/16: at Albany, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Bethlehem, 7 p.m.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake09/09: at Amsterdam, 7-23 L
09/16: vs. Schenectady, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Shaker, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Springs09/09: vs. Bethlehem, 14- 43 L
09/16: at Guilderland, 7 p.m.
09/23: at Niskayuna, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Central Catholic
09/09: vs. Cambridge, 12-57 L
09/16: at Catholic Central, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Rensselaer, 7 p.m.
Schuylerville09/10: at Cohoes, 28-0 W
09/16: at Cobleskill, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Broadalbin-Perth, 7 p.m.
South Glens Falls09/09: at Lansingburgh, 0-28 L
09/16: vs. Gloversville, 7 p.m.
09/23: vs. Amsterdam, 7 p.m.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Liberty
League has announced that women's soc-
cer senior Meghan Sleezer, men's tennis
sophomore Jimmy Sherpa and men's soc-
cer freshman Brock Bakewell have all
earned weekly honors for their perform-
ances this past week.
Sleezer earned Co-Defensive Player of
the Week after leading the Thoroughbreds
to a pair of 1-0 victories in the Skidmore
Invitational. Sleezer made 11 saves in
Saturday's win over Farmingdale St. and
made one save in Sunday's victory over
Westfield St., extending her scoreless
streak to 279 minutes. Skidmore hosts
Plattsburgh on Friday at 7 p.m.
Sherpa was named Co-Performer of the
Week after a strong showing at the Stony
Brook Invitational. Competing against
Division I schools, Sherpa reached the
finals of both the Flight-A Singles and
Flight-A Doubles after defeating the top
seed in each bracket. The Thoroughbreds
return to action on September 17 at the
Middlebury Invite.
Bakewell earned Co-Rookie of the
Week honors after posting a goal and an
assist in a pair of victories for Skidmore
this week. Against New Paltz, Bakewell
set up the game-winning goal with his
first collegiate assist and in a 1-0 win over
Arcadia, he scored the game's lone goal.
Liberty League Tabs ThreeSkidmore
Student-Athletes
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Thunder 16U softball team is holding
their tryouts September 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. - noon. The tryouts will be
position specific, and players that play multiple positions will have the oppor-
tunity to showcase their skills in different spots. Pitchers should be available for
light throwing. Catchers should bring their own gear. The Thunder is a highly
competitive team and anyone interested in playing at this level that possesses
good team spirit is encouraged to tryout. The team plays in multiple tourna-
ments and league play. If you have any questions, please contact Randy
Burgess by email at [email protected], or by phone at (518) 893-0221.