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Shore Lines The Saratoga Lake Association P.O. Box 2152 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 www.saratogalake.org http://www.facebook.com/saratogalake/ www.saratogalakecam.com September 27, 2019

Editors: Julie Annotto Sharon Urban [email protected] [email protected] This lovely porch belongs to Larry and Carol Tomaszewski of Riley Cove. Photo by Maria Mahar. Welcome Fall

President’s Message Save the Date for Our Annual Biological Warfare Holiday Party

One could argue that the most invasive species on planet Friday - December 6th - at The Hideaway earth is Homo sapiens but there’s no doubt that we and our Saratoga Lake Golf Course technology are the vectors for the dissemination of inva- Grace Moore Road sives. According to the National Wildlife federation an invasive species is “any kind of living organism—an amphibi- SLA’s 2019 Fall Adopt a Highway Road- an (like the cane toad), plant, insect, fish, fungus, bacteria, side Clean-Up, Saturday, September 14th was the SLA or even an organism’s seeds or eggs—that is not native to an Adopt-a-Highway Roadside Clean Up. The forecast called ecosystem and causes harm. They can harm the environ- for rain but we were lucky and it held off until later that ment, the economy, or even human health. Species that day. grow and reproduce quickly, and spread aggressively, with On behalf of the Saratoga Lake Association I would like potential to to thank those who volunteered: Jim Mehrtens, Gove Eff- cause harm, are inger and Tonya Trombley. Unfortunately, due to the lack given the label of participation we were only able to cover half of the des- “invasive”.” ignated area – we made sure we focused on the areas with One prob- fewer houses since they tend to have more litter. Just do- lem with have ing a portion of 9P resulted in 10 full orange bags of on Saratoga trash. It’s extremely important that there are people who lake are Zebra are willing to step up and “assist” our environment – and mussels. These for us it’s a step in keeping Saratoga Lake a healthy lake small mollusks that we can continue to use. Thank you again to Jim and are originally Gove for assisting in the clean up effort! Tonya Trombley from Eastern Europe and were carried here in the ballast of boats and brought to the Great Lakes in the 1980’s. They have since spread by rivers and smaller recreational boats to The Annual Bon Voyage to Summer Event many lakes including ours. One Zebra mussel can produce at Carson’s Woodside Tavern hosted about 75 100,000 offspring. They filter the water, increasing clarity SLA friends and neighbors on a beautiful Sunday after- which allows more light which can lead to secondary prob- noon for a farewell to summer event. Everyone had a great lems of algae blooms and increased weed growth. time and enjoyed a picnic lunch and live music. Thanks to continued page 2 Tonya for taking photos included here in Shore Lines. Page 2 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

President’s message, continued We welcome fall with its beautiful colors, rustling The alteration of plankton can also affect the native fish leaves, the sweet smell of apples and gentle breezes. So population. These mussels also affect recreation by fouling many opportunities for great photos to share. The lake beaches with their sharp shells and attaching to boats and community also likes to hear news. events going on, neigh- docks and clogging up water intakes. borhood chatter and travel and fish tales. The reason invasive species spread so quickly is because Send your submissions to Julie at [email protected] by the are taken out of their native ecosystem and brought to noon on Thursday, October 17. a place where they are unchecked or poorly checked. The fish, birds and other organisms that control the population of Zebra Mussels in Eurasia aren’t present in Saratoga lake. So how we undo this mess we’ve created? There are researcher devoting their careers to studying this problem New York State Free Fishing Day and some positive results are beginning to be seen. One on September 28. such researcher, Professor Daniel Molloy who has an affili- ation with SUNY Albany, has been focusing on several specific ways on targeting this and similar invasive species. The challenge is to find a way to target and kill, or prevent reproduction, of one species without further disturbing the ecological balance of that ecosystem and beyond. This re- quires an extremely targeted approach. After years of research, Professor Molloy has developed a molluscocide that is commercially available. The product uses dead cells from a strain of bacteria that when consumed by the Zebra mussels damaged there digestive lining and kills them. This product, called Zequanox, is a great first step to- For up to date information, questions or suggestions on ward the control of these pests but it is not a whole lake Saratoga Lake, please visit SLPID.org. There is a sign up solution. Further research is being conducted by Professor link for email notifications. Molloy to look for a biologic targeted parasite that is non- Thank you native to Zebra mussels to control them in an open water setting. It’s out technology and advances that have done so much damage to our lakes and wildlife. Let’s hope we are wise enough as a species and are willing to devote enough resources to reverse at least a small measure of the damage we have wrought.

Joe Schwartz

Right: Missing a section of dock from storm. Anyone coming across a section like this please give me a call.

Best Regards, Walter J. Supley Jr.

518.370.0312 ext 112

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Town of Malta Neal and Nadine Kramer went on a Baltic cruise from From the Office of the Assessor Copenhagen to Tallinn Estonia, St. Petersburg, Russia and Helsinki, Finland. Rae-Lyn Dussault Important Information Regarding New York State STAR Exemptions

A large number of Malta homeowners currently have what is known as the STAR or Senior Enhanced STAR Exemption. This exemption applies a credit to your school tax bill resulting in a reduced bill. Residents now have the option to receive a check directly from New York State De- partment of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF) instead of the exemption. Some key information is set forth below. If your income is greater than $250,000 and less than or equal to $500,000: Previous changes made those earning over $250,000 ineligible for a STAR exemption. You may now be eligible to receive a check if you register with NYSDTF. If your income is $250,000 or less: Assuming all other eligibility is met, you are eligible for STAR. If you are currently receiving the exemption (reduction to your school tax bill), it is up to you to decide if you would rather switch to receive a check. If you switch, you must remember that your tax bill will be higher, and you will need to advise your lender or escrow agent so that your monthly payment can Hermitage Winter Palace Gate in be adjusted to avoid a shortage. St. Petersburg, Russia Why Switch? NYSDTF has indicated that it is a benefit for you to switch because you MAY receive periodic increas- es when/if your school stays within the 2% tax cap. Cur- rently, if we apply this logic, your potential increase could be $13 (Basic STAR) or $30 (Senior Enhanced STAR). Our office will not suggest whether you should remain in the exemption program or switch to the check program. Some folks may prefer to receive the credit on their bill and not have an increased monthly payment, while others may feel that the potential increase in the check is more beneficial. Making the Switch The deadline to switch for this Sep- tember’s School Tax bill has passed and you will therefore receive a credit on the bill. To make the switch for next year’s bill and all years thereafter, go to www.tax.ny.gov/ star and follow the instructions or call (518) 457-2036. If you’ve recently bought your home or you’ve never ap- plied for the STAR benefit on your current home you only need to register for the STAR credit once, and you’ll continue to receive the annual benefit as long as you’re eligible. An abundance of information on the STAR topic is availa- St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Petersburg ble on the NYSDTF website at www.tax.ny.gov/star, or call us at (518) 899-2584. As always, we are here to help! Page 5 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

th 7 Annual Fundraising Campaign ‘Pink Bows on HH Ranch {www.doublehranch.org} Broadway 2019’ Announced To Support recently had our best ever Charity Golf Floydwarriors.com event at The Fairways of Halfmoon----Thank You "Saratoga Lake Shore Line" readers for Floydwarriors.com, Inc. your support! ‘Helping Families Cope with If you missed that event, join us this win- Cancer, One Household at a ter. Need a reason to fly south {Naples, Fla} Time” is currently selling pink in February? satin tribute bows for its 7th We are having our 3rd annual "HH Ranch Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broad- Charity Golf" event @ Tiburon Golf Club way’ Campaign. This only (home of the Shark Shootout & the CME annual fundraising drive by Ladies PGA tournament) in Naples, Florida floydwarriors.com, gives indi- on Saturday February 1st, 2020. viduals ($50 donation) and Please join us, flights (Allegiant and businesses ($250 donation) Frontier) are low cost and the weather is the opportunity to recognize warm. heroes who have battled can- Call or e-mail me for more details and to cer or fought alongside some- get our golf event flyer. one who has. All pink bows will be My Best, prominently displayed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs October Kevin Johnson 1st thru October 31st. Each bow is accompanied by a tribute card that allows the sponsor to celebrate individual heroes including survivors, lost loved ones, physicians, fundraising warriors, special caregivers, family/friends, and any other person that deserves recognition for their involvement in the war against cancer. All proceeds from the campaign will benefit floydwarriors.com, a 501 (C3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide real help in the home for families undergoing cancer treatment mainly by the way of meals, cleanings and support of childcare. Floydwarriors.com started in 2010 and for the past 9 years deliv- ered its mission, “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean, and The Kids are OK!” Floydwarriors.com is also known for its very popular signature event at Easter, ‘Project Easter Bunny’. In the spirit of helping with the kids, this program hosted by floydwarrriors.com provides hundreds of large Easter Baskets to cancer patients all across the Capi- tal Region. Your purchase of a ‘Bow of Support’ will help floydwarriors.com to continue providing families battling cancer real help in the home and beloved Easter Baskets. All sponsorships are due by 9/28 so be sure to reserve your bow today! To purchase a bow online visit floydwarriors.com. Requests for bows also may be sent directly to floydwarriors.com c/o 582 Rt. 9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Be sure to include your name/business name, the individual your donation is in honor of and how you would like your tribute acknowledged on the sponsorship card that accompanies the bow. Additional information may be obtained visiting www.floydwarriors.com or send- ing a request to [email protected]. Photo by John Pamper Page 6 Shore Lines September 27, 2019 Page 7 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

SLA Announces Winners of 2019 Bob Eastman Memorial Photo Contest Congratulations to this year's winners of the annual SLA photo contest. Melissa Ehlers

Spring/Summer Category Fall/Winter Melissa Ehlers Maria Mahar

Honorable Mention Joan Wade-Keszey

The winners were announced by Lindsay Harvey, Bob Eastman's widow, at the End of Summer Party hosted at Carson's Woodside Tavern on Route 9P. Big thanks to Carson's for hosting a great party. Thanks also to Dori Fitzpatrick of Dori Fitzpatrick Photography (http://www.dorifitzpatrick.com/) for serving as this year's judge. Dori had her work cut out for her since we had so many great photos this year. That's what you get with a creative, passionate mem- bership and a lake with such natural beauty...and so many colorful sunsets. Adirondack Cruise & Charter Company, the Kayak Shack, and Carson's all donated wonderful prizes for our winners. The annual photo contest is named for Bob Eastman, a former SLA Board member. Bob began his career in television production in an entry level position at CBS Television Network in New York City. Being a dynamic and always-impressive individual, he quickly worked up the ranks to become a Studio Supervisor, followed by becoming the Technical Director on The Guiding Light. His efforts and accomplishments were many, and include being nominated for six Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Video Control for a Drama Series. He was the Maria Mahar longest- standing Technical Director ever on The Guiding Light, an amazing feat accomplished with his seamless negotiating skills. His roots were still in the Capital District, so in 2001 he began building his dream home in Saratoga County. Upon meeting his wife, Lindsay Harvey Eastman in 2002, they began what witnesses have called, “An epic love.” They were true soul mates, and in 2003 they moved into their shared country estate. By 2005, after twenty- plus years in NYC, he decided that it was time for a change of pace. He founded the company Ground Aerial LLC, as an outgrowth of his interest in photography. The company provided both tradition- al and low-altitude aerial photography to a very diverse clientele

Joan Wade-Keszey

throughout the entire Northeast region. In the last two years, he especially loved going up in biplanes to do aerial work, as it was invigorating and offered an amazing and unique vantage point from above. Bob served on the Saratoga Lake Association Board, first as a Board Member, then as Secretary and finally as Vice-President. He always loved bringing his camera equipment to SLA events, and selflessly contributed his time and photos to the association. Bob touched so many lives in so many ways. People describe him as kind, generous, funny, witty, intelligent, and with a com- manding presence. He had a gentle soul and incredible integrity, and would always stand up for “what was right” and for those who were oppressed. His counsel, wisdom, and leadership were widely recognized. (submitted by Eliot Cresswell) Page 8 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Credit Scores and Insurance In the Kitchen with Donna Bove

With constant commercials and adver- tising stressing the importance of good credit scores, you can certainly under- stand its basic purpose. The original purpose of credit scores was to gauge the likelihood of repaying a loan. These figures, however, are now being consulted in more and more industries, including the insurance industry, which uses credit scoring to help determine the premiums they charge for your policies.

Insurance Companies primary underwriting tool comes from a person’s motor vehicle record, insurance loss Crockpot Orange Chicken history and what is known as an insurance score. An insurance score uses information from your credit report to help Ingredients predict how often you are likely to file claims and how ex- pensive those claims might be. Typical items from a credit 4 boneless chicken breasts report that could affect an insurance score include payment 1 c sweet orange marmalade history, number of revolving accounts, number of new ac- 1 c barbeque sauce counts, the presence of collection accounts, bankruptcies 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce and foreclosures. Salt and pepper

The insurance score is then calculated based on Directions these factors to help determine what your premium will be. While your credit score is not the sole factor used in setting • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in crock- premiums, a low credit score can certainly have a negative pot on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours, depend- impact. ing on the thickness of the breasts. Then drain juices from crockpot. The three main credit scoring firms, Equifax, Ex- • At this point, you can leave the breasts whole or cut perian and TransUnion are available for anyone to view into bite sized pieces and put back into crockpot. their reports for free. Monitoring one’s score is highly rec- ommended for all consumers, even those without credit problems. Oktoberfest at Dunning Street Station Maintaining a healthy score is crucial for all consumers, whether you’re buying a car, obtaining a mortgage, • Bratworst Sandwich—grilled brat on a pretzel bun getting a credit card or buying insurance. If you have ques- • Pork Chop—Oktoberfest beer brined bone in pork tions or concerns on this topic, feel free to contact your chop Independent Insurance Agent, who will be more than hap- • Chicken Roulade—stuffed with spinach, apples and py to discuss this with you. roasted peppers and cheddar cheese • German Chocolate Cake Kevin Connors is a Certified Insurance • Drink Specials — Samuel Adams Oktoberfest on tap Counselor and Licensed Property/Casualty and Life Insurance Agent with The Connors Insurance Agency in Mechanicville, NY. Mr. Connors can be reached at (518)664-7307 or www.dunningstreetstation.com [email protected] Page 9 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Throughout the year, Skidmore College offers many interesting programs and talks, many of which are open to the public. Please feel free to take advantage of any that are. You can keep up with the offerings at www.skidmore.edu.

Financing Outdoor Recreation Saratoga Trails + Finance Forum Keynote Address featuring Seth Brown Filene, 1-2pm, Friday, September 27th

Seth Brown, of Quantified Ventures, will be talking about "impact investing options" to advance community projects that might otherwise not move forward. Quantified Ventures is a nationally recognized consult- ing firm specializing in the financing of green infrastructure projects, including; community forests, recreation, tourism, wind, solar, and trail projects. This forum will also consider implementation of the Southern Palmertown Conversation and Recreation Strategy as a catalyst for innovative economic opportunities. The Palmertown region of Saratoga County includes the potential for more than 10,000 acres of connected open space between Saratoga Springs and the Mo- reau State Park at the edge of the Adiron- dacks and the Upper Hudson River Valley. Seth’s company, Quantified Ventures, is an outcomes-based capital firm that drives transformative health, social, and environ- mental impact. You can get a sense of the cool stuff they are doing here- www.quantifiedventures.com This forum is presented in collaboration with The Open Space Institute, Saratoga PLAN, Skidmore College and the Saratoga County Chamber of commerce. https://livestream.com/SkidmoreCollege/ events/8835091/edit

TOWN OF MALTA VETERAN RECOGNITION BRUNCH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 10:00am-12:00pm

In honor of your service to our country, the Town Board and the Malta Veterans Committee invite all veterans residing in the Town of Malta and their immediate family members to join us for a FREE brunch at Panza’s Restaurant on the Lake. Please call 518-899-4411. Registration is required. (submitted by Roseanne Clavin) Page 10 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Noteworthy News A Nice Oklahoma Boy

Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash in Alaska GLOBALFOUNDRIES-Town of Malta Foundation ac- with bush pilot Wiley Post, was one of the greatest political cepting grant applications https://www.saratogian.com/ country/cowboy sages this country has ever known. Some news/local-news/globalfoundries-town-of-malta- of his sayings: foundation-accepting-grant-applications/article_f78f8962

-d337-11e9-a60f-3f0e8509e88c.html • Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. Saratoga Partnership to Develop Economic Develop- • There are two theories to arguing with a woman. ment Plan for Town of Malta Neither works. https://www.saratogian.com/news/local-news/saratoga- • Never miss a good chance to shut up. partnership-to-develop-economic-development-plan-for- • Always drink upstream from the herd. town-of/article_c8d96cb4-d95e-11e9-a0af- • If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. 3f4dd2652b9d.html • The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket. • There are three kinds of men: The Empty Stocking Project is the largest and most widely The ones who learn by reading. recognized project of the Saratoga County Children’s The few who learn by observation. Committee. There are hundreds of children living within The rest of them have to pee on the electric Saratoga County who are low income. Our mission is to fence and find out for themselves. embody the holiday spirit by giving these families a Christmas and holiday season they may otherwise not • Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of have. Each year we are able to provide almost 900 chil- that comes from bad judgment. dren living in Saratoga County with a wonderful holiday. • If you're riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there. https://www.saratogachildrenscommittee.org/empty- • Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n put- stocking-project tin' it back. • After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.

The moral : When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

Left: Amanda Couse hit the jackpot with her Idol Madison Vandenburg, who was performing at the Rivers Casino. Amanda is a big fan of Madison’s and attends many of her performances. She is the grand- daughter of lake resident Linda Couse. The residents in the Town of Stillwater have the opportunity to beautify their properties. Residents come to the Town Highway Garage on Lansing Road. The transfer station of non-hazardous debris will be collected on these dates and nothing can be left at any other time!

Fee schedule below:

Carload: $5 Pick-up: $10 Single Axle Dump Truck: $20

Accepted items: Brush (bundled and nothing larger than 3 in diameter); Leaves (Bagged); White Metal (appliances); Furniture and other Non-Hazardous Material; Lumber; Garbage.

NO UHAULS, NO LARGE TRAILERS, OR BOX TRUCKS

Paint, Tar, Oil, Gas, Chemicals or such containers, Batteries NO TIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED! NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TV’s and COMPUTERS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED! FREON MUST BE DRAINED FROM ALL APPLIANCES! Page 12 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Saratoga Scenes Maria Mahar sent in this photos depicting our foggy mornings. She said the wood- pecker managed to take the bark off of one of her pines, from top to bottom on one side.

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Malta Development News LUTHER FOREST TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS (LFTC) PDD NO. 46 AMENDMENT 2015 Adirondack Aquatic Center The applicant is proposing to development an aquatic recre- The Town Board adopted the amendment on ation facility including outdoor and indoor recreation/ October 5, 2015. competition pools, therapeutic pool, small pool retail, lock- er rooms, fitness room, café and office. The aquatic center GLOBALFOUNDRIES and LFTC EDC are proposing will be located at the corner of Route 67 and State Farm to amend the Malta and Stillwater Planned Develop- Place. ment District (PDD) legislation for the Luther Forest Technology Campus (LFTC) as follows: Cramer Road North, Subdivision (aka Malta Springs) The 78.7 acre site located at the corner of Route 9 and • Expand the descriptions of some ancillary uses Cramer Road North consists of 1 commercial lot and 76 (campus commercial, community uses, conference Townhomes. The Townhomes will be constructed by Bar- center, nanotechnology manufacturing support bera Homes. Construction has begun. businesses) and include two new proposed uses (research and development facilities, technology Kelch Drive and light industrial) Windsor Development has proposed a two-phase commercial and multifamily project. Phase I consists of two (2)- • Expand permitted uses within other development single-story shopfront buildings; four-mixed use shopfront areas with in the PDD to allow for flexibility in buildings and one hotel. Phase II consists is proposed for development 11 apartment buildings (total of 304 units). Loca- tion: Route 67 and Kelch Drive. • Permit PILOT agreements

Maple Forest, Subdivision • Enable soil disturbing and site work activities prior The subdivision consists of 17 single family residence (16 to site plan applications new and 1 existing). The subdivision is located at 106 Long- kill Road. Homes will be constructed by D. Herbinger Con- • Enable subdivision approval prior to site plan ap- struction. Construction has begun. proval

Park Place at Malta Lecmor Multifamily, LLC will construct 511 +/- multifamily • Set “Development Fee” structure in lieu of a devel- rental apartments to be over two Phases on the 41.57 acre opment agreement site of Park Place at Malta, Landau Boulevard. The site is located within the Form Based Code zone RA-3. Phase I will • Adjust noise monitoring levels and locations consist of 268 units in two and three-story buildings, Phase II will consist of the remaining 243 +/- units in two and • Set calculations and payment due dates for open three-story buildings. The proposed buildings consist of car- space and recreation fees riage, high density and townhouses. Phase I construction has begun. LFTC PDD Amendment Documents: FINAL LFTC Third Supplemental Draft Environ- Shecky Development (aka Curry Plaza) mental Impact Statement (TSDEIS) June 1, 2015 This project has been approved for 47 single-family residen- LFTC Appendices A-E PDD No. 46 Amendment 2015 tial lots and 2 commercial lots located at 2347 Route 9. The LFTC PDD No. 46 Amendment Statement of Find- single family homes will be constructed by Abele Builders. ings, August 3, 2015 There are no plans for commercial development at this Proposed Local Law amending PDD No. 46, Luther time. Forest Technology Campus (September 2015) continued

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Because of you and your support, this year's 14th annual Feast of the Fields raised $120,000 to be used for continued conservation projects in Saratoga County. Saratoga PLAN is beyond grateful for everyone's support and extends a big THANK YOU!

There are a number of ways to stay involved with your favorite local non-profit, be a voice of conservation in the community, and just plain old get-out-there and have fun! Check out these opportunities:

Saratoga Trails + Finance Forum

Friday, September 27, 1-4 PM Skidmore College – Filene Auditorium, Saratoga Springs The free public forum and workshop will discuss implementation of the Southern Palmertown Strategy as a catalyst for innovative economic opportunities.

Bike Travel Film Festival

Saturday, September 28 6:30 PM Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College Enjoy an evening of 16 short films from Ciclismo celebrating cycling and bicycle travel.

Henry Street Pilot Project

Through September 29 Have you ridden on or experienced the temporary bike lanes on Henry Street? Time is limited to share your feedback on the project.

Cultivation Series

October 1-3 (times and locations vary) Free public events organized by SPAC, Skidmore and Pitney Meadows Community Farm, that explore sustainability and socially-conscious cultivation and consumption with leading experts in the field.

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Why Fire Detection is Essential to Have Now that we have established why fires burn so rapidly, let’s talk about the victims. It becomes a race for life. Ob- and Maintain viously those age groups that can’t move as fast are the Tom Rinaldi ones that are most likely to perish in a fire, the very young Stillwater Fire District/Arvin Hart Volunteer Fire Co. who are unable to self-rescue and older residents who have diminished senses and are unable to move as fast relating The good news for a change, is over the past several to health issues are unable to self-rescue. While fire decades deaths from home fires have steadily gone down, doesn’t discriminate by age, it’s the third leading cause of but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. Even one fa- death for children ages 1 to 14. So far this year, 387 resi- tality is one too dents, age 65 or older and 155 children 14 and under many and in the have perished in fires out of a total of 1430 fatalities. US we average Unfortunately, the answer is right in front of us, smoke 4000 fire fatali- detection alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and residential ties annually. sprinklers are all available to all of us to save lives. Don’t The problem transfer the burden to your local volunteer or career fire- with modern fighters to save you, in 1430 cases this year it didn’t hap- homes today is pen. In a fire; smoke and deadly gases tend to spread far- multi-faceted; the ther and faster than heat. When a flashover occurs not fabrics, furniture only are the contents of the room exploding into flame, and finishes are all plastics which are petroleum based the gasses and even the particles of combustion known as and burn hot and fast. Most homes today are of an smoke contribute to the explosive nature of a flashover. open space design which allows fire to spread quickly Detection devices need to be installed, tested and main- and the structural materials are based on light weigh for tained. Note that detectors have a limited life span, smoke strength and rapid construction which saves the contrac- detectors for about 10 years and CO detectors from 5 to tor money but when attacked by fire, fail quickly. In the seven years. They also should be cleaned regularly, just US, a residential fire is reported every 88 seconds and pass a vacuum cleaner brush over them to remove dust or once the smoke alarm sounds you have only a minute or insects. two to escape – no hesitation! Now the final point; these detectors will not pick you Very often when the news reports that a fire witness is up and carry you out of the house. Have a fire drill in quoted as saying; “they heard an explosion”. It’s very your home and see how people react, correct what didn’t likely that the “explosion” was the interior contents of work and practice at least yearly on your escape plan – you the structure flashing over and this is usually the first have precious minutes. October is fire prevention month, sign of fire to the neighbors. Unfortunately for any oc- lets all do our part, not every hero wears a cape, plan and cupants it will be too late, flashover temperatures are practice your escape. between 500- and 590-degrees F and rise to 1200+, much too high to sustain life. Have you ever heated your oven to 350 degrees and then opened the door? What is your reaction? Now think of what your reaction would be at 500 degrees and higher! Flashover is the sudden involvement of a room or area and all of the contents at once, it creates pressure and will result in blowing out windows exposing the fire which may have been burning inside a structure for some time, even hours, thus the reported “explosion”. If there are no detection devices in the structure, the first anyone on the outside will know there is a fire is when flashover occurs, then the fire department is called and it won’t matter whether those firefighters are career or volunteer, it’s too late and the fire has a tremendous head start. At that point its fire vs. water and water wins, 100s of thousands of gallons of it. Page 16 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Tail of the Fish is a Fall season opening regatta. It is held on Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Tail of the Fish typically attracts 300 boats and is held on the Last Saturday in September.

Held on the Last weekend of October, Head of the Fish is one of the largest regattas in the country. The Head of the Fish attracts over 160 teams and 1600 crews from across the northeast and features the countries most unique trophies. This 3,300 meter race is one of the premier races on the east coast October 26-27.

One Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY. 12020 • (518) 899-4411 • http://www.maltaparksrec.com/

Pickleball Clinics at the Malta Community Center. To register and get full details, go to the website above.

Tuesday, October 1 Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, October 8 or October 22 Pickleball 101 Pickleball 102 The Third Shot 101 Page 17 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department One Million Steps Relay

Build Your Skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Intro to Ice Skating Program. Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons for additional information and to download forms.

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Skate Away at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks Visit SaratogaRec.com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. Contact the ice rink at (518)-583-3462, or the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreserva- [email protected] with questions.

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Reach for the Rim with the Saratoga Springs Notice to iPhone and iPad users Recreation Department Basketball Program Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome. iPhone and iPad users will begin seeing an available Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Youth Basketball for update today for iOS13. This is the latest version of additional information and to download forms. the Apple software that runs on your phone and iPad. It has been testing for several months and is ***** now available for the general public. I would suggest updating to it. Get in the Ring with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Boxing Program Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Take a look at all the new features before you update Learn proper boxing technique and receive by visiting this link. conditioning tips. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Boxing for additional information and to download forms. https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-13/

Steve Bleznyk

Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or [email protected] with questions.

Jill Ramos Program Coordinator 518-587-3550 x2300 [email protected] SaratogaRec.com Page 18 Shore Lines September 27, 2019 Page 19 Shore Lines September 27, 2019

Stillwater Public Library

The Library will be closed on Friday, 11/1 for Stillwater Library's 13th Annual Ladies' Night Fundraiser at the Stillwater Area Community Center.

SPECIALS: • Village of Stillwater Farmer’s Market until October 15th Tuesdays from 3:00pm – 6:00pm • STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL! October 26, Noon - 4 pm. Stop into the library and grab your map. • HALLOWEEN Trick or Treat at the Library!

WEEKLY EVENTS: • Pre-K Story Time: Every Tuesday at 11:30am. Learning time with Ms. Carol for preschool age children. • Afterschool Story Time: Every Wednesday at 3:30pm. Elementary aged children are invited to have stories and snacks with Ms Carol. • Toddler Time: Every Friday at 11am. Stories, songs and games for children from walkers to 3 years old. • MS/HS Homework Help: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays until 5pm. • Dungeons and Dragons: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm-5pm. Role-playing adventure for students in middle and high school.

MONTHLY EVENTS: • Story Time for Littles: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm. Stories and fun for kids up to 2nd grade. • STEM Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm. STEM based activities for students in grades 3 and up. • Teen Nights: 1st and 3rd Fridays 5pm-8pm. Fun and games for students in grades 6-12. • Teen Book Chat: 2nd Wednesdays at 5pm. Readers of Teen Lit are welcome to chat about what they have been reading. • Teen Craft: 4th Wednesdays at 5pm - This month is pumpkin painting for students in grades 6-12

BOOK CLUB MEETINGS: • Monday, 10/7 at 1:00pm: Book Talk - read what you want and join us to share! • Wednesday, 10/2 at 7:00pm: Cookbook Club – The How Not to Die Cookbook by Michael Gregor, MD • Monday, 10/14 at 7:00pm: Charlie's Non-Fiction Book Club - A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson • Tuesday, 10/15 at 7:00pm: Evening Book Club – Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

BUSINESS MEETINGS: • Tuesday, 10/1 at 7:00pm: Finance Committee • Tuesday, 10/8 at 7:00pm: Board of Trustees Meetings not currently scheduled will be announced on our website... Stillwater.sals.edu

• Stillwater Library Meeting: Wednesday, 10/9 at 6:30pm • Friends' Museum Passes • Don't forget you can use your library to visit: CMOST in Troy, Aero-Sciences in Glenville, MiSci in Schenectady, Children's Museum in Saratoga Springs, the Wild Center of Tupper Lake, and now the IROQUOIS MUSEUM of Howe NY!