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C H A RT E R VOTE May Return in November

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three times in the past 12 years, voters have cast ballots that challenge the city’s long-held form of government, with each successive referendum resulting in an ever-narrowing margin of difference to maintain the status quo. A group of residents advocating for charter change

are considering a move to put the issue back in front of voters in November in the hope the fourth time will be the charm.

Last November, the proposition was defeated by a 4,458 - 4,448 margin, a difference of 10 votes out of the nearly 9,000 ballots cast.

“Everybody we have talked to since November said this was a dead heat, that the community See Story pg. 10

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

LOCAL OLYMPIANS 24 YEARS LATER

1994 U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Team. Photo provided.

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Big Growth, Narrow Road LAKE PROJECTS RAISE CONCERNS its Winding Brook development, which currently has more than Saratoga TODAY 40 properties.

STILLWATER — A proposal The proposal, initially to put up 19 new buildings near discussed last summer by town the southern part of Saratoga officials, at first involved the Lake — each containing four construction of 11 more singlecondominiums — family homes is among multiple 19 BUILDINGS, closer to Saratoga d e v e l o p m e n t 76 CONDOMINIUMS Lake.

But projects that area Amedore revised residents are closely monitoring. it to 19 buildings containing a At a public hearing on total of 76 condominiums.

Thursday, Feb. 15, the Stillwater Representatives for Amedore Town Board heard from a Homes did not return repeated number of residents regarding calls for comment. a revised proposal by AlbanySee Story pg. 12 based Amedore Homes to extend

by Larry Goodwin

by David Washburn for Saratoga TODAY Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding have been stealing the headlines again, thanks to a film, a “20/20” special and interviews with the man who clubbed Kerrigan’s leg. For several weeks before and during the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Norway, the lead story every day was about Kerrigan and Harding. Concurrent to that drama 24 years ago, another story played out, but this story has a happier ending.

Five days after Shane Stant whacked Kerrigan in her right leg, ending her chances to defend her U.S. figure skating championship in Detroit, U.S. speed skater Kristen Talbot and her brother Jason Talbot were undergoing a lifealtering procedure in Baltimore.

Kristen, 23 at the time, had just qualified in Milwaukee for her third Olympics. Three days later, she was in excruciating pain donating bone marrow to help save her brother’s life. Doctors inserted a corkscrewlike device into several locations in her hips and withdrew one pint of bone marrow in a procedure that lasted two hours.

“It’s hard to describe the pain,” Kristen said during a conversation this January in her farmhouse living room. “Imagine if you slipped on the ice, both feet went straight up in the air and you landed directly on your hips. That’s what it felt like, every time they went in there.”

Jason had been diagnosed in December 1993 with aplastic anemia, a rare condition in which the body stops producing the See Story pg. 8

Featured Stories Athlete of the Week:

BRAD HIPSLEY

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COUNTY'S 2018 GOALS

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Jazz Fest Line-up See pg. 26

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Neighbors:

WHO: Charlie Samuels

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Snippets of Life from Your Community

Q. How long have you lived in Saratoga?

A. Almost 11 years.

Q. Where are you from originally?

A. Sparkhill N.Y., near Nyack in Rockland County.

Q. What is your occupation?

A. Photographer and filmmaker.

Q. What are you doing today?

A. I’ve been preparing for the world premiere of my documentary film, "Virgin Blacktop: a New York skate odyssey,” which takes place March 17, in California.

Q. Where was the film made?

A. The post-production was done here, so I’m thankful to all my friends in Saratoga and at Skidmore College. I conceived of it in ’94. There were interviews conducted and street shooting done in Saratoga and I reached back into the 1970’s for film from other shooters.

Q. When do you anticipate the film to be publicly shown locally?

A. Probably in the spring.

Q. What has changed the most in Saratoga Springs in the decade you have lived here?

A. Traffic and population, for sure. And I think growth is fine, as long as it’s smart growth.

Q. What would you like to see happen in Saratoga Springs in the near future?

A. I love this town. It’s absolutely great, but I don’t want to see it ruined or hampered. I’d like to take a better look at what other cities are doing with parking, with alternative transportation – such as having more bicycle lanes – and dealing better with traffic and intersections. We’ve got to move out of the last century. I’m all for paid parking. I think it would help with traffic and it would also help businesses in the city. There’s a way to do it where you can make it free for 10 or 15 minutes if you want to get a cup of coffee.

INTERVIEW: Thomas Dimopoulos PHOTO BY: Cassidy Samuels

Q. Who would play you in a film of your life?

A. I’ve honestly never thought of that. Jennifer Lawrence maybe, haha. I don’t really resonate with actors.

Q. What was the first concert you attended?

A. The first major concert was the Rolling Stones at the first Giants Stadium, although maybe I had seen the Good Rats by that point.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

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LOCAL STUDENTS JOIN A MOVEMENT OF KINDNESS

Students and a teacher at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Patient Experience Project (PEP) will host its third annual Rare Disease Day at the Movies.

In addition to a display of posters by area students that depict kindness and acceptance, the charity event will feature a screening of “Wonder,” a movie based on the award-winning book of the same name by RJ Palacio.

Megan, a 12-year-old Greenwich girl with a facial difference, inspired the choice for this year’s movie. Much like Auggie, the main character in “Wonder,” Megan is an inspiration to others in spite of her medical challenges.

Megan was born with an extremely rare, contiguous genedeletion syndrome that manifests mainly as craniofacial syndrome

with other components, including a brain abnormality. Megan is a beautiful girl who loves school, spending time with her family and friends and playing soccer.

“When I approached PEP about getting involved and suggested ‘Wonder’ as this year’s Rare Disease Day movie, I never imagined we would start this movement of kindness,” said Megan’s mother, Angela. “The outpouring of support

by PEP, teachers, students, and countless people in the community has been incredible so far.”

Hundreds of students, from five Capital Region schools, have set into motion a movement of kindness by entering a poster contest to help express the themes of empathy and acceptance.

“In a world too often marked by conflict and indifference, these

Students and staff at Greenfield Elementary School. Photos provided.

students are helping to remind us all how powerful it is to demonstrate empathy,” explains PEP President and Founder Dan Bobear. “We’re hoping to have a sold-out event and to have as many people as we can support Project Kind by donating whatever amount they can afford.”

The event will be held at Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas, located at 19 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs. From 4 to 6 p.m., a poster contest winners gallery will appear in the theater lobby.

At 5 p.m. prizes will be awarded to contest winners. At 6 p.m. the private screening of “Wonder” starts for all ticket holders.

Tickets are $20 each. They are limited and being sold on a first-come, first-served basis at PEPProjectKind.com. The proceeds will benefit the Children’s

Craniofacial Association to support children and families affected by facial differences.

For more information, visit the website www.the-pep.com.

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Zegers Endorsed by Stefanik and Tedisco Village Gallery Holds Birdhouse Contest served as an intern for Stefanik

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY MALTA — Earlier this month, two prominent Republicans endorsed the campaign by political newcomer Morgan Zegers for New York’s 113th Assembly District.

On Friday, Feb. 9, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) gave the keynote address during the Saratoga County Republican Committee’s Annual Cocktail Party at Saratoga National Golf Club, where she formally endorsed Zegers for the State Assembly seat.

As part of her studies at American University in Washington, D.C., Zegers

and ever since the women have maintained communications.

On Thursday, Feb. 1, New York Sen. Jim Tedisco (R-Glenville) also endorsed Zegers during her campaign kickoff event at Longfellows Restaurant on Union Avenue.

“I believe I am the right woman for the job and I am humbled to know Congresswoman Stefanik and Senator Tedisco agree,” Zegers U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and Malta said in a prepared statement. resident Morgan Zegers at Saratoga The Saratoga County Board National Golf Club on Friday, Feb. 9.

Photo provided. of Elections has not set the Assemblywoman official date in September for the incumbent Republican primary. If Zegers wins Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) that contest, she aims to unseat in the Nov. 6 general election.

BALLSTON SPA — The first village Birdhouse Competition is now underway and accepting entries through April 14.

Mark Blech, owner of the Black Dog Gallery and Studio on Thompson Street, is coordinating the competition with Ballston Spa Mayor John Romano. Blech is a visual artist and sculptor who specializes in works exploring nature and the environment.

The birdhouses submitted must be original works (no kits allowed), made of sturdy materials and designed for native birds. All birdhouses built within guidelines will be expertly mounted along the

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The winning entries will be awarded ribbons and prizes at the first Village of Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 21 at Iron Springs Park, across from the Brookside Museum.

Contest entry forms are available on the websites: www.villageofballstonspa.org or www.ballston.org.

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POLICE Michele Chabot, age 54, of Scotia, was charged with grand larceny, and Anna E. Riley, age 24, of Schenectady, with petit larceny on Feb. 14, following an investigation in the town of Ballston. It is alleged Chabot and Riley while working as home health aides for an elderly disabled woman in the town of Ballston, stole numerous pieces of jewelry from the residence.

Johnathon R. Arnold, 37, of Wilton, was charged Feb. 13 with falsely reporting an incident, and making a punishable false written statement, following an investigation into a residential burglary complaint. It is alleged Arnold filed a complaint with the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office to indicate that his Maple Avenue home was burglarized, and several items were stolen.

A subsequent investigation determined that the reported burglary did not actually occur, and that Arnold had provided police with a false

written statement regarding the above incident, according to authorities.

Adam D. Sipe, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 13 with making a terroristic threat – a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child – a misdemeanor, on the suspicion that Sipe had threatened to blow up the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office, according to police. When officers attempted to place Sipe in custody, he fled in his vehicle, which had his 2-year-old son seated in it.

He was apprehended a short distance away without further incident. The child was turned over to a family member, and Sipe held, pending future court appearances.

Nicholas L. Carleton, age 36, of Corinth, was charged Feb. 13 with the following felonies: three counts of reckless endangerment in the first-degree, two counts of criminal mischief in the third-degree, the misdemeanors: endangering the welfare of a child, resisting arrest, and driving

BLOTTER 5 while intoxicated, as well as several vehicle and traffic law infractions. It is alleged that Carleton intentionally drove his vehicle into an occupied dwelling several times and was operating the vehicle on a public highway while in an intoxicated condition. He is also alleged to have physically resisted deputies’ efforts to place him into custody while striking himself to his facial area and slamming his head off the hood of a Sheriff ’s patrol vehicle, causing damage to the vehicle.

Kevin S. Collery, age 32, of Greenwich, was charged Feb. 12 with felony burglary, felony criminal mischief, and resisting arrest – a misdemeanor in connection with an alleged incident that occurred Feb. 10 in Saratoga Springs.

Police said an officer on patrol came upon a couple running on Spring Street near Court Street, who grabbed the officer’s attention and pointed out an individual, believed to be Collery, who had caused damage to a nearby apartment building a few moments earlier.

Police said it was subsequently discovered that Collery committed a burglary to an unoccupied apartment on Spring Street

just prior to the initial police contact.

While committing the burglary, he also allegedly caused damage to the glass door of the apartment and several items within the residence.

Collery was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash, or $2,500 bond.

Kenneth J. Jiron, age 58, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 9 with failure to signal a turn, operation of a motor vehicle by unlicensed driver, aggravated operation of a motor vehicle.

Lauren E. Powers, age 21, South Glens Falls, was charged Feb. 9 with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and unsafe backing, after being involved in a property damage accident.

Carolyn M. Kroll, age 50, Schenectady, was charged Feb. 6 with fugitive from justice - a felony. Kroll was wanted out of the District Court of Sandoval County, New Mexico for an outstanding felony charge Michael J. Scoville, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 6 with endangering the welfare of a child, criminal mischief, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Melissa A. Ciccarelli, age 36, Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 5 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and following motor vehicle too closely, after being involved in a property damage accident.

Clara M. Haley, age 38, Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 4 with assault in the third degree.

Keith R. Boggan, age 41, Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 4 with misdemeanor DWI, refuse pre-screen test and fail to obey traffic control device.

Joseph E. Lopresti, age 19, Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 3 with criminal possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and possessing alcohol under 21 years-of-age.

Robert L. Durr, age 48, Saratoga Springs was charged Feb. 3 with criminal possession of marijuana.

Trevor J. Hammar, age 29, Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 2 with felony burglary.

Javier A. Dalmasi, age 22, Clifton Park, was charged Feb. 2 with aggravated harassment.

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WILTON — Miriam Soriano, age 66, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital with her husband and soulmate at her side.

She was born on December 29, 1951 in Manhattan, the daughter of the late Federico Rodriguez and Rosa LaCourt Rodriguez.

Miriam was a Correctional Officer at Bedford Hills, Washington and Great Meadows Correctional Facilities for 17 years.

She truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: chatting with friends and neighbors, planting flowers, especially her Japanese garden, and spending time with her animals. She loved cooking, her specialty was international cooking and she enjoyed researching new recipe ideas in cookbooks so that she could share them with her family and friends. Miriam’s unique flair for fashion, especially shoes and home interior decorating, was admired by many. She was a very kind and gentle soul with a loving and generous heart. Miriam was a devoted grandmother. Miriam’s grandchildren, her grand-babies as she called them, were her greatest joy. Miriam extended that grandmotherly love to the children and grandchildren of her dear friends. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way because Miriam

OBITUARIES / gave all of herself to those she loved. Those who loved Miriam most will always remember and cherish that rare gift and their special, loving bond. She also lived in Ticonderoga for 15 years.

She loved it so much that she went there frequently to spend time with her beloved friends that she considered her family.

Loved ones that will miss Miriam until they meet again are her beloved husband and best friend Frank Soriano, II, with whom Miriam shared 35 fun-filled years; son, Frank Soriano, III (Adrianne); daughter, Elizabeth Soriano; son, John Anthony Soriano (Robin); sisters, Elba Gonzalez (Gennaro) and Rosemary Rodriguez; her grandchildren, Justin Cordero, Steven Cordero, Frank Soriano IV, Jacob Soriano Bentley; many nieces and nephews, cousin, Wilfredo and Doris Torres and extended family, Jim and Cathy Bouck, Darlene and Bill Scharbonue. Tony and Carmela Gerato, Sory Zaccone, Richard and Milli Rodriguez, Mike Rosado, Joe Olander, retired NYS Police BCI Investigator and Joe and Maria Moran who will miss her dearly.

Miriam is preceded in death by brothers, Frank and Freddie Rodriquez.

Family and friends gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to remember her at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at St. Peter’s Church, also in Saratoga Springs with Father Chevalier officiating.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at compassionatefuneralcare.com

Letters TO THE EDITOR

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Louis A. Mastropietro, Sr.

Marianne McCarthy

MECHANICVILLE — Louis A. Mastropietro, Sr. passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Calling hours 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, All Saints on the Hudson, Mechanicville. Mass of Burke & Bussing Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Burial in Homes the Funeral family plot at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Please visit at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marianne McCarthy passed away Feb. 20, 2018.

Calling hours from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Burke & Bussing Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service will Funeral Homes follow at 6 p.m. and burial will be in the spring.

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Transparency in City Elections

On Feb. 6, State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Nolan ruled against Gordon Boyd in his request for access to ballot records from the Nov. 7, 2017 city charter referendum. The margin between "no" and "yes" is 10 votes. A recount of the charter referendum would have allowed the voters and citizens of Saratoga Springs to validate the results. I believe the judge erred in important ways that raise larger questions about the integrity of our elections.

In many states, there are automatic recount provisions when there is a close election, usually 0.5 percent of all ballots cast (the charter proposition lost by less than 0.1 percent). To get a recount (technically called a recanvassing in New York), voters must ask a judge to order the Board of Elections to do a recount based on evidence of voting machine malfunction or irregularity. However, in order to show a malfunction or irregularity, you need copies of the ballots, which can only be provided by the Board of Elections.

It’s a Catch-22. In order to get a recount, we need to show the Board of Elections has made a mistake, and the only way to do that is to have the Board of Elections provide the TIF files of those ballots, which they have declined to do. When Judge Nolan’s decision stated that the “petitioner presents no facts to support or justify his request,” it is because the Board of Elections commissioners would not show us copies of the ballots.

New York uses the Dominion Voting Systems ImageCast Precinct voting machines. In their marketing materials, Dominion says their machines provide a “fully auditable single cast vote record for every ballot cast” in order to “increase the transparency of the voting process and augment stakeholder confidence.” In other words, our machines take a picture of every vote and the Board of Elections can easily provide a photo (technically known as a TIF file) of every paper ballot. In the New York counties comprising a majority of the state's voters, TIF files are public property and are available to the public. This allows voters to easily see whether the ballots match the vote totals and ensure voter confidence in the process. However, the Saratoga County Board of Elections has decided not to provide these to the public, nor have they provided any explanation as to why.

The county Board of Elections says that they conducted their traditional post election audit of six election districts in Saratoga County and “found no discrepancies between the totals reported on the machines and the paper ballots cast in those districts.” However, Judge Nolan notes, in footnote #3, that “None of the six was in the City of Saratoga Springs.” We have a 10-vote margin and the county Board of Elections did not recheck the vote totals for a single machine in Saratoga Springs.

In 2010, New York State made the wise decision to keep their paper ballots instead of going to electronic voting. It ensures public confidence in election outcomes by allowing us to count the ballots. To quote Ronald Reagan, trust but verify. This is why I have filed a FOIL request with Therese Connolly, Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for copies of the TIF files. The TIF files of our ballots are public property. They should be a matter of public record. The charter referendum may win or lose, but transparency should always win.

- BOB TURNER Associate Professor of Political Science at Skidmore College and former chair of the Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Letter

TO THE EDITOR

Focus on Improving Wilton Traffic During peak commute every weekday morning, there are 2,000 automobiles that drive from Wilton into Saratoga on Route 9. Over 90 percent of those vehicles are occupied by no more than a single driver.

These thousands of vehicles that embark on the City of Saratoga Springs create everyday parking stress, demand and congestion. Not one thing is being done in the Town of Wilton to bring in public transportation or driving alternatives to the area.

To demonstrate how small of a priority it is for the town of Wilton to accommodate walking and biking, one just needs to visit Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, where not a single sidewalk, safe crossing or bike path will get you there.

Even Saratoga Springs is now keen on taking steps that will soon allow more residents the opportunity to safely bike around the city, and for a number of years has been working to improve public transportation.

It’s time that the town of Wilton started following that nearby lead and take steps to mitigate traffic in and out of this quickly growing area.

With houses springing up left and right, there also should be a greater or equal effort to move residents within Wilton and to nearby communities without having to own a car or rely on someone who does.

There are abundant opportunities in Wilton to make the current streets and roads safer, create off-road connections and improve transportation in the area. Wilton has to recognize that biking and walking for exercise and transportation are vital components of healthy and livable communities, and they need to get with it and take the necessary steps to give residents biking, walking and public transportation options.

- IAN KLEPETAR

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SEASONAL GARDEN PLOTS AT PITNEY MEADOWS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spring is coming and registration has begun for plots at Pitney Meadows Community Gardens on West Avenue.

Gardeners are invited to apply for beds in 3 different sizes: 4- by 8-foot raised beds, some designed for those with limited mobility, in-ground plots measuring 8 by 11 feet, and in-ground plots measuring 11 by 19 feet.

Gardeners in good standing are permitted to keep their beds from year to year. That leaves available a dozen smaller raised beds and a number of 11 by 19 plots, which can be reconfigured as smaller plots depending on gardener demand.

Plot prices range from $35

to $500. Payments over $50 are tax-deductible. Payment must accompany each application, and the application deadline is March 5. Gardeners will be chosen by lottery on March 9 and will be notified by email.

Plot applications can be found on the Pitney Meadows Community Farm website: www. pitneymeadowscommunityfarm. org/communitygardens.

A garden meeting will be held Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street.

Paper copies of the application can be picked up at the wooden rack inside the vestibule at 110 Spring Street.

Photo by Natalie Walsh.

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

...from the ’94 Olympics

SPEED SKATERS KRISTEN & JASON TALBOT Photos provided.

where are they now?

by David Washburn for Saratoga TODAY continued from front page... normal amount of new blood cells. According to the Mayo Clinic, aplastic anemia develops when damage occurs to your bone marrow, slowing or shutting down the production of new blood cells.

For Jason, a 19-year-old short track speed skater with amazing conditioning, it meant a sudden bout of headaches and fatigue. In the summer of 1993, he won 17 races at the Olympic Sports Festival Trials in St. Louis and had his eyes on the 1998 Olympics. A few months later, he was winded doing mundane activities. He visited his family physician, and after a round of tests, doctors thought it was either aplastic anemia or leukemia.

Soon thereafter, he and his family visited Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

Without a bone marrow transplant, Jason’s odds of survival were low. With a transplant, he was looking at an 80 percent chance of recovery. Two of Jason’s three younger brothers were matches, but they were too young for the procedure. Kristen was a near perfect match and held the “gold medal” for Jason.

Dec. 11, 1993

Doctors loaded Jason with chemotherapy for a week leading up to the procedure so that his body wouldn’t reject the transplant.

The normal white blood cell count is 10,000; Jason was at 41.

The procedure on January 11 went smoothly. Kristen was released from the hospital the next day and returned to Milwaukee to resume training, though now she had a physical handicap.

“It’s something I would do for anybody,” she said at the time. “I was ready to pack in the season.

My family means more to me than anything else.”

BACK ON THE ICE By late January, she was competing in the World Sprint Championships in Calgary, feeling like she was back on schedule. On February 7, just five days before the Opening Ceremonies in Lillehammer, Jason was released from the hospital. His white blood cell count was above 1,000, but he had to remain in Baltimore for daily treatments. Doctors told him that he probably wouldn’t have children.

Today, 24 years later, he has five children and lives in Glens Falls with his wife, Adrienne.

“Baylee, Madison, Tiernan, Muirenn and Cogan,” Jason said proudly, naming off his kids, who

range in age from 18 to 6. “I won three national titles and made a couple of (national) teams, but my greatest accomplishment, in life, lays in those five names. This story has always been about family. My sister gave me the opportunity to make one of my own, and I’ll always be indebted to her for that. My sister isn’t just a former Olympian. She’s something we should all strive to be.”

Sportswriters and broadcasters at the Lillehammer Games caught wind of the Talbot story, and she quickly became a media darling.

“I don’t consider myself a hero at all,” she told them on February 11, the day before the Opening Ceremonies.

Her teammate and friend, five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair, spoke up.

“She had been skating really well in the fall, and we didn’t want her to have to stop,” Blair told the media. “We’re all glad to see her here. She’s got a great attitude. If it had to happen to anyone here, she’s the best to handle it.”

Talbot had one more hurdle to cross before her race. On Tuesday, February 15, her grandfather Edward Joseph Talbot died at Saratoga Hospital.

Four days later, on a Saturday afternoon in Hamar, Norway, Kristen finally took to the ice and

tried to focus on the 500 meters between her and the finish line.

Kristen’s dad, Gary Talbot, was rink side in Norway, cheering on his daughter. Jason and the rest of the family were gathered in their Schuylerville home. She was shooting for a top-15 finish. She skated her fastest time of the season at 41.05 seconds and finished 20th.

Blair won the race with a track record of 39.25 seconds and claimed her fifth career gold medal. After the event, she said,

“I respect her (Talbot) a lot of everything she’s been through.

She’s someone that I really admire.”

“Lillehammer was an Olympics with mixed emotions,” Kristen said recently, reflecting on the series of events and her three Olympic competitions. “Jason was sick, so I was worried about him. The Norwegian people were so friendly, so welcoming, so in love with winter sports. They just loved hosting the world there. It was a pretty cool Olympics.”

Saratoga Springs High School freshman running sensation Erin Davis wins the national title at Foot Locker Cross Country Championship in San Diego.

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Jan. 12, 1994

Feb. 6, 1994

Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked by Tonya Harding's bodyguard at the national championships in Detroit. Harding wins the U.S. title the next day.

Kristen Talbot flies from Milwaukee to Baltimore.

Kristen is released from hospital and attends a news conference.

Dec. 14, 1993

Jan. 8, 1994

One day after a brutal massacre in a marketplace in Sarajevo, UN Secretary-General Boutros BoutrosGhali requests NATO carry out air strikes. Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Olympic Winter Games as was the focus of several moments of silence during the 1994 Games.

Jason Talbot, at age 19, is diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a disease that attack bone marrow and slows production of red and white blood cells. His chances of survival are low without a transplant.

Kristen Talbot, 23, qualifies for the Olympics in the 500-meter speedskating event in Milwaukee. Saratoga Springs speedskater David Tamburrino, 21, qualifies for the Olympics in the 1,500 and 5,000 meters.

Jan. 11, 1994 At Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Kristen and Jason undergo procedures to transplant bone marrow from Kristen’s hip into Jason.

Doctors take 2 hours to extract one pint of bone marrow from Kristen, who reports by phone that Jason is “a little sick because of the chemotherapy, but he’s doing OK.”

Jan. 16, 1994 Kristen is back in Milwaukee where she says, “My family means more to me than anything else.”

Jan. 26, 1994

Kristen is in Calgary training. Jason’s white blood cell count is up to 500. It was down to 41 before the surgery.

Doctors say he can leave hospital when count is over 1,000. Normal is 10,000.

Feb. 7, 1994 Jason is released from hospital and moves into a nearby Baltimore apartment.

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So cool that International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch called them the “magic Games” and “the best Olympic Winter Games ever”.

Kristen and Jason’s mother, Michele “Mickey” Talbot said recently that the winter of 199394 was “kind of a blur. First, the excitement that Kristen was going to make another (Olympics) team, then we got the news that Jason was sick. We didn’t think Kristen would be able to go. You change your perspective at that point.”

AFTER LILLEHAMMER After the Games in Norway, Kristen resumed training and racing in Calgary. “I ended that season thinking I’d keep staking,” she said. “But I got home and thought about life. In the spring of ‘94, I called my coach in Milwaukee and told him I was going to enroll in school,” she said. By the fall, she was enrolled at Russell Sage College in Troy to study physical therapy.

Meanwhile, Jason was recovering throughout 1994 and started college.

“I was trying to figure out if I wanted to skate again,” he said recently while sitting in Kristen’s

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dia focuses on Kristen’s story ng a news conference. “I don’t sider myself a hero,” she says. mate Bonnie Blair adds, “If it had pen to anyone here, she’s the best dle it.” That evening, Lillehammer the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games.

farmhouse. “But just climbing stairs, I’d be out of breath. I had dedicated so much time of my youth to this sport. I was so close. People believed in me, told me I could make it.”

He started working at West Mountain in Glens Falls during the ‘94-’95 winter season to make money for school. He worked there for 11 seasons, then operated his own chrome-plating business for about 10 years before returning to West Mountain where he makes and grooms snow, manages lifts, welds, and fixes electrical equipment.

“It’s something different every day. I love that,” he said.

“It’s not a desk job. And the cold doesn’t bother me.”

He last laced up his skates two years ago with his children at the Glens Falls Civic Center, wearing the same skates that he wore when he won a short track national title.

“It’s with a bit of regret that I didn’t keep trying,” he said. “But then I think I wouldn’t have my wife. I wouldn’t have my kids, and I’m very content with my life.”

Kristen finished her master’s degree in physical therapy in 1999.

A few months prior, she had torn her ACL and hobbled across the stage to accept her diploma. After

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her knee surgery, she recuperated with Matt O’Neil at Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates. He connected her with the Lexington Center in Gloversville, where she worked as a physical therapist full time for six years and now works there three days per week.

“She gives — whether skating, her studies in PT and now in her professional career — always gives 110 percent,” O’Neil said.

“Knowing the epic part of the story then coming to know her personally, it is not surprising what she did, giving to her brother.”

Kristin did give speed skating one more try and trained for the 2002 short track team with Amy Peterson of Minnesota and others at the Saratoga Winter Club. Kristen fell short at national qualifiers, but Peterson made the team and carried the U.S. flag at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

“It was a great experience, and I’m glad I did it,” Kristen said.

FAMILY GROWS In the summer of 2003, Kristen attended the annual Bacon Hill Bonanza party, a pig roast and celebration for the community near

the Peck farm in Schuylerville. Neil Peck, a sixth-generation farmer on the property, was asking a friend about Kristen. “I finally got the nerve to call her,” he said. Two summers later, they were married.

Bonnie Blair was among those who attended the wedding.

Peterson returned to train with veteran coach Pat Maxwell and the Saratoga Winter Club for the 2006 Games. While visiting Kristen and Neil, she met Neil’s brother, Billy, and they were married in 2006. They live just down the road from Neil and Kristen with their four sons, ages 10 to 4. They are four of Neil and Kristen’s 17 nieces and nephews.

Neil and Billy manage the family farm. Together they own 1,200 acres, operate 2,000 acres, and grow hay and corn for their cows — all 800 of them. Their staff of 18 employees milk the cows three times daily, and their milk is sold to the likes of Cabot Creamery.

Neil and Kristen live in the original farmhouse, which they figure was built in the 1840s.

Along with Gary Talbot, a lifelong carpenter, they gutted the home and rebuilt the inside. “We’re still working on it,” Kristen admits, pointing out some molding and a door that needs new paint. Her goal was to maintain as much of the original look and feel of the home, including the historic colors, but she did paint one living room wall a Schuylerville High School orange.

A Black Horses blanket is folded and sits on the back of the couch.

Gary is still working as a carpenter and plays soccer in a 50-plus men’s league. Soon he’ll be helping his son Matthew and daughter-in-law Kelly rehab a home they’re buying. Michele retired from nursing after 30-plus years at Saratoga Hospital and Schuylerville Central School. She works in first aid at Saratoga Race Course in the summer. Together, they look after and enjoy their six grandchildren with one more on the way later this winter. In addition to the grandkids and their own five children, there are in-laws, and everyone lives within a short drive of their home where they host a big Sunday dinner every week.

“We don’t have any speed skaters,” Gary chuckled a bit when talking about his grandchildren.

“But Jason’s kids ski, and they’re really good athletes.”

When the 2018 Games run their course in South Korea this winter, you can bet the Talbot family will gather around to watch, probably at Gary and Mickey’s house after Sunday dinner.

“We’re Olymp-aholics!” Mickey exclaimed. “It brings back a flood of memories. When we see families of a new Olympian on TV, it all comes back. To see the reaction of the parents in the stands … we’ve been there.”

Now isn’t that a story with a much better ending than Tonya and Nancy?

Feb. 15, 1994

Feb. 18, 1994

Feb. 20, 1994

Feb. 25, 1994

Jason and Kristen’s paternal grandfather passes away. Edward Joseph Talbot, 66, of Gansevoort, dies at Saratoga Hospital.

After years-long tragedies on and off the ice, speedskater Dan Jansen wins gold medal and sets world record in 1,000-meter event.

Speedskater Johann Olav Koss of Norway wins his third gold medal in eight days at the Olympics.

Feb. 16, 1994

Feb. 19, 1994

Kerrigan wins the silver medal in ladies’ figure skating. Oksana Baiul of Ukraine wins gold in a tie-breaker. Tonya Harding finishes 8th after stopping her routine due to issues with her skate.

Tamburrino skates personal best in 1,500-meter speedskating event and is best American finisher (22nd of 41 skaters).

Kristen finishes 20th in women’s 500-meter race, which is won by Blair.

Kristen’s time of 41.05 seconds was her personal best for the season. Her father Gary is rinkside. The rest of her family, including Jason, watches on TV in the Talbots’ Schuylerville home.

Feb. 24, 1994 The Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 51 points to 3,839.90.

Feb. 27, 1994 On last day of Lillehammer Olympics, Sweden beats Canada in men’s hockey after overtime and a 10-shot shootout.

Norway wins medal count with 26; U.S. is sixth with 13 medals.

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NEWS

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

C H A RT E R V O T E May Return in November

continued from front page... should get another shot at it - and as soon as possible,” Gordon Boyd said this week.

Boyd is a former member of the Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission, which disbanded on Election Day, as well as a contributor to It's Time Saratoga!

– a group that has advocated for charter change.

“Our core leadership group is investigating the legal, procedural and campaign dynamics of getting a petition drive going as allowed

under the law, and how we can put the same exact proposal (as 2017) on the petition and placed on the ballot this coming November.”

The current Commission form of governing, the only type of governing the city of Saratoga Springs has known in its near 103-year history, relies on five elected part-time council members, each of whom are responsible for administering their own department, as well as serving as legislators. The

proposed Council-Manager form of governing would see that the council hires a non-partisan, professional city manager to carry out city policies, starting in January 2020.

“If we put it up again this year, all of the transition timetables would pretty much stay the same,” Boyd explained. “This would be the same proposal, word-forword. Who are we to fuss with it?”

Richard Sellers, a spokesman for the SUCCESS group opposed

to charter change, argues that the city’s current commission form of governing ensures a better future.

“We have five citizens who were elected by voters and who are working together for the good of the city. The city government accomplished a great deal in 2017 and has excellent plans for 2018,” Sellers said. “Five heads looking out for the city are better than one appointed administrator (and) while we do not know exactly what may be put on the ballot, we would obviously oppose any change in the form of government.”

While city elections were resolved in 2017, this year’s Election Day ballot will include races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and statewide races for Governor, Senate and Assembly seats.

Boyd said he believes the increased turnout of a Gubernatorial election year would work in his group’s favor.

According to financial disclosure reports, the SUCCESS group shows a January 2018 balance of just over $3,000. It’s Time Saratoga – a ballot committee created in favor of charter change showed a balance of about $2,300 in early December – the most recent filing available via the state Board of Elections website.

One lingering event which may factor into the city’s 2017 referendum, Boyd says, is a pending Appellate Division ruling of a “very similar” Essex County case involving a very close election.

A previous move by Boyd to re-canvass city ballots in the 2017 referendum on charter change was struck down by State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Nolan earlier this month. The ruling on the Essex County vote may affect whether an appeal is filed related to the razor-thin margin of the city’s 2017 referendum.

“We’re just a group of citizens at this point and it would require us getting a minimum number of signatures - and we would also have to fundraise to support the campaign, but we don’t see any difficulty reaching those goals to put it on the ballot,” Boyd said.

“We have had a lot of dedicated individuals who put a lot of time into this and I think they’re going to be fired up to resolve it once and for all. The best thing is for us to keep it the same, to give the people another shot at it. It was essentially a dead heat. So, let’s run the race again. “ Boyd said more specific plans regarding the matter will be forthcoming in early April.

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

NOTES FROM CITY HALL

by Thomas Dimopoulos • Saratoga TODAY • PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER Peter Martin on Feb. 20 brought forth a resolution - which the City Council unanimously adopted - condemning organizations condoning hate speech and reaffirming the city's commitment to diversity.

The resolution comes in the aftermath of the Feb. 11 discovery by several city residents of “vile, racist pamphlets on their cars and their front porches containing information about the Ku Klux Klan,” said Martin, who added: “this attempt to spread sickening ideology will be silenced by voices of positivity in Saratoga Springs.”

• ROSEMARY RATCLIFF WAS appointed to the City Council Authority for a term of six years.

• “PLEASE JOIN ME in a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people died and over a dozen others were injured, after a former student opened fire with an AR-15 last Wednesday.” - City Mayor Meg Kelly, at the start of the City Council meeting on Feb. 20 at City Hall.

• THE CITY RECEIVED the final 2017 sales tax distribution from the state for December, totaling $860,000.

“This represents the largest total December distribution in the city’s history and is up 6.5 percent from December 2016,” said Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan.

With the $860,000, the 2017 total is $11.88 million. Last year, the city generated $11.98 million in sales tax revenue.

MEETINGS AT CITY HALL MONDAY, FEB. 26 The Planning Board will host a workshop 5 p.m. at City Hall.

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 The Planning Board will host a full meeting at City Hall at 7 p.m.

Despite that decline, which included a $550,000 adjustment regarding the distribution the city received from state Tax and Finance, “the city’s economy actually looks very strong today,” said Deputy Finance Commissioner Mike Sharp.

• THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT announced Early Bird registration ends Feb. 26 for the youth boxing program, intro to skating, tiny t-ball and junior sluggers.

Current registrations are underway for the spring soccer program. Volunteer coaches, and referees are needed for the soccer program.

• A PUBLIC HEARING was set for March 6 regarding a Local Law that would establish the "Energize NY PACE Finance" program for Saratoga Springs.

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BUSINESS

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

BIG GROWTH, NARROW ROAD LAKE PROJECTS RAISE CONCERNS

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The board voted on June 20, 2017 to table a resolution advancing the Winding Brook Planned Development District (PDD) after hearing from nearly a dozen residents who opposed the measure, according to minutes of that meeting provided by the town.

The opponents included a man who served on Stillwater’s Comprehensive Plan Committee.

He claimed the Winding Brook PDD contradicts that 2006 plan because it “destroys the character” of the town, the minutes indicated. Other residents cited serious traffic concerns.

Subsequently, the Albany firm Creighton Manning was hired to conduct a traffic study of Battlefield Road (Route 423) and Route 9P, both of which are

state roads. The latter roadway is well known by lake residents for its narrow design and many turns.

Stillwater town officials are also considering various other projects

“This continued increase in high-density development should be subject to greater holistic scrutiny.” in the same area. They include a separate proposal for 21 singlefamily homes off Luther Road, called White Sulphur Springs, which was introduced at the Feb. 15 meeting.

“This continued increase in high-density development should be subject to greater holistic scrutiny due to the cumulative environmental impacts they will produce and the increased traffic on Route 9P,” observed Cedar Bluff Road resident John Cashin, in a Feb. 13 email sent to dozens of recipients.

Cashin is among a group of Town of Saratoga residents opposing a large residential project on Cedar Bluff Road proposed by Witt Construction.

“As Route 9P is a state road, the towns take little responsibility for traffic patterns, potential widening or structural maintenance,” he added.

Stillwater Supervisor Edward Kinowski called the pending construction proposals in his jurisdiction “reasonable,” adding that any determination about Route 9P upgrades is best left to the “experts.”

If enough residents petition the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for Route 9P upgrades, Kinowski said, it is more likely the state agency will act.

Bryan Viggiani, a DOT spokesman, explained in an email that traffic impacts are reviewed under the state Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) process. If any Route 9P upgrades are required, he added, the funding “would fall to the governing municipal body and/or the developer as part of impact mitigation.”

“People want to live on the lake,” Kinowski continued,

The existing Winding Brook neighborhood off Battlefield Road.

Photo by Larry Goodwin.

when asked to respond directly to Cashin’s suggestion that local governments should cooperate more and coordinate projects across town borders.

Kinowski opined that local governments cannot dictate to developers how and where to build.

“It doesn’t work that way,” he said.

“I don’t think anybody can stop development,” offered Cristina A. Connolly, who chairs the Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District (SLPID).

Connolly said SLPID is “proactive” in terms of working with municipalities to ensure the

water quality of Saratoga Lake, which she called “Grade A.” Municipalities, in turn, have to “abide” by proper regulations pertaining to storm water runoff whenever large development projects are considered.

Saratoga Lake residents question the long-term impacts on municipal finances as well.

David Chatt, a resident of Amedore’s existing Winding Brook neighborhood, sent a Feb. 17 email to Kinowski and the other town board members arguing that the Winding Brook PDD “is not a good financial investment.”

Chatt countered a claim by Amedore that the condos — each priced at $260,000 — have the “potential” to raise an additional $127,000 in tax revenue for the town compared to single-family homes.

“The key word in that statement is ‘potential,’” he wrote. “The Amedore analysis does not include any information regarding when the additional revenue would be received as described nor does it address the probability of the underlying assumptions being correct.

“By allowing the condos to be built, the town is gambling on a potentially better tax revenue stream, and will have to wait well over a decade to see if it potentially pans out or not,” Chatt said.

He concluded: “I respectfully ask that you approve the amendment to the Winding Brook PDD for eleven single family homes only.”

As of this week, it is not clear if the Stillwater Town Board will vote on the amended Winding Brook PDD at its next regular meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 15.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

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Three Promotions at Adirondack Trust SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, the Adirondack Trust Company announced that it has promoted Matthew D’Abate to President of Amsure, the company’s insurance division, and Senior Vice President of the bank.

The company also promoted Priscilla Petta to Assistant Vice President and Caroline Putman to Assistant Treasurer of the bank.

D’Abate’s predecessor, Gene Quirk, has retired as President of Amsure but will remain with the company as a consultant until the end of the year.

D’Abate joined the company in 1996 and held a variety of retailbanking management positions until 2003, when he began working with Quirk and the newly formed Adirondack Trust Insurance Agency. The insurance agency (now Amsure) has grown to be one of the largest in the Capital District. D’Abate’s most recent role was manager of commercial insurance for Amsure.

D’Abate received his Master of Business Administration from Union College and Bachelor of

Arts in Economics from Skidmore College. In addition, he has earned the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. He is a current board member of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.

He has served as a board member and treasurer for the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and Wellspring, as well as an assistant coach for Skidmore College baseball.

Petta joined the Adirondack Trust Company in November of 2010 as a financial analyst in credit analysis. She has held numerous positions in the bank, including Credit Analyst II and Commercial Loan Portfolio Analyst Manager (with her promotion). She is now responsible for managing a team of credit analysts in commercial loans.

Petta has over 23 years of banking experience and holds a B.S. in Management from SUNY Binghamton and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

Putman first joined the Adirondack Trust Company in 1982 as a Management Trainee and worked for two years in that

Matthew D’Abate. Photo provided.

position. In 1987 she rejoined the company in data processing before moving to an accounting position until 1993.

In 2014 Putman worked for the company as a senior auditor. Her current position is in the bank’s Wealth Management Group as an IRA administrator.

Putman earned her Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and her MS in Accounting from NYU Stern.

For more information, visit the bank’s website at www.AdirondackTrust.com.

ACCOMPLISHED JOURNALIST NOW PEP COPYWRITER SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP) announced the addition of award-winning journalist Claire Hughes to its creative department in the company’s Congress Plaza headquarters last week.

Hughes brings more than three decades of experience in communications and journalism to her role as a copywriter at PEP. She is responsible for writing content across various formats, including both print and digital.

Before joining PEP, Hughes worked as a reporter at the Times Union. She covered the healthcare sector, highlighting the impact that federal and state policies have on the local level; as well as writing feature articles on topics such as the opioid epidemic, infectious diseases, end-of-life issues and challenges in accessing healthcare.

Previously, Hughes was the communications director and web editor at the Rockefeller Institute of Government. Hughes also worked as a reporter at the Albany Business Review and as a business editor at The Record in Troy.

Claire Hughes. Photo provided.

Hughes earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and is currently taking graduate courses in bioethics through Clarkson University. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Hughes has been awarded for excellence in journalism by numerous organizations, including the New York State Associated Press, the Society for Features Journalism, the Association of Health Care Journalists, the New York Press Association and the National Press Foundation.

To learn more about PEP career opportunities, visit the-pep.com.

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NEWS

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

County Sets 2018 Legislative Goals

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County supervisors support imposing severe penalties on drug dealers whose illicit sales result in fatal overdoses. They seek legal relief for employers that hire negligent workers, who then cause accidents on job sites. And they want coroners to be legally compelled to honor the wishes of every registered organ donor in the county.

These are among a list of annual priorities that will be voted on as a package by the county Board of Supervisors at its Feb. 27 monthly meeting. Lawmakers in Albany would have to pass or

amend multiple state laws for the county to achieve such goals.

During committee meetings earlier this month, supervisors briefly discussed the proposed “Laree’s Law,” which would establish the crime of homicide for illegal opioid dealers whose products can be directly tied to overdose fatalities.

“Saratoga County fully supports any action that will result in the slowing of the heroin epidemic,” reads that section of the county’s 14-point 2018 Legislative Program.

Saratoga Springs Supervisor Tara Gaston said the proposed law—originally sponsored several years ago by state Sen. George Amedore (R-Rotterdam)—should

include a clear exemption for medical professionals.

Last year, the State Senate passed Laree’s Law. But Assembly members in the New York City area opposed it, and they continue to do so in the current session.

County supervisors also support reforming the so-called “Scaffold law,” which they say is unique to New York. They claim the law, which pertains to liability for workplace accidents statewide, increases annual costs on private businesses by nearly $1.5 billion.

Moreover, school districts, county and local governments pay out an estimated $785 million to comply with the statute.

“The Scaffold law generates an astounding number of expensive

lawsuits that contribute to a variety of negative impacts—higher construction costs, fewer jobs and higher prices for constructionrelated goods and services,” the county summary states.

The issue revolves around problems that can arise, for example, when workers consume alcohol on lunch breaks, then return to job sites and fall or injure others.

“Currently, the employee bears no responsibility” while employers are held liable under the law, explained Mark LaVigne, deputy director of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

During its annual Legislative Conference between Jan. 29 and 31 in Albany, NYSAC passed a resolution urging state leaders to consider “the full repeal of the Scaffold Law or its modification to include a pure standard of comparative negligence.”

The county supports numerous other state actions this year as well, involving sales taxes from online transactions; video conferencing for county jail inmates, who are currently transported to court appearances at significant taxpayer expense; increased county revenue from local Department of Motor Vehicle offices; and more.

Yet supervisors are “strongly requesting” that state leaders in the Assembly oppose a Senate measure to refund “surplus auction funds to former owners” of foreclosed properties, according to the county’s legislative summary.

“We’ve made some substantial profits as a result of

these auctions,” offered County Attorney Stephen Dorsey at a Feb. 6 meeting. He noted how most of the properties sold by the county in auctions are vacant lands.

Preparing for the auctions themselves involves “a lot of employee manpower,” Dorsey added. “Sometimes, we take a loss. It varies from property to property,” he said. “You don’t always make money.”

Saratoga County Coroner Susan Hayes-Masa also made an impassioned appeal on behalf of registered organ donors to the Legislative and Research Committee.

For years, Hayes-Masa said, she has perceived the need for a new state law that would require coroners to report all organ donors upon their passing.

That often does not happen, she explained, because existing laws stipulate that only deaths occurring inside hospitals trigger the necessary referrals.

There are 91,000 registered organ donors in Saratoga County alone and 4.8 million statewide, the county summary indicates.

Nationwide, more than 120,000 people are waiting for transplants of healthy organs, Hayes-Masa said.

She met recently with Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R-Ballston), who is now sponsoring a related bill in Albany.

“We’re not asking coroners to make decisions — just to make a phone call,” Hayes-Masa told the supervisors.

“Families gain solace,” she added, “in knowing that their loved ones are helping others.”

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

TOWN OF BALLSTON 220 Church Ave., $1,200,000.

SOS 1031 Properties 110 LLC sold property to East High Holdings LLC. 29 Woodside Dr., $250,000. Red Sea Development Inc. sold property to Claire and James Walton III.

CHARLTON 12 Old State Rd., $325,000.

Clifford Baum sold property to Tracey and Thomas Lyons.

2 Marvin Dr., $185,000. Diane Karbowski (by Exec) sold property to Michael Karbowski.

CLIFTON PARK 63 Westbury Court, $220,000.

Geoffrey Macintosh sold property to Carol Geddis.

7 Kimberly Court, $183,900.

Danielle Andrrew Properties LLC sold property to Harlene Smalkin.

66 Carriage Rd., $277,000. John Waldron sold property to Joshua and Shelbey Blair.

1917 Route 9, $435,000. JTKT Holdings LLC sold property to HRT Realty LLC. 17 Heritage Pointe Dr. $421,306.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Abu Zainuddin and Shahzia Shazi.

30 Wallflower Dr. $336,000.

Brian and Regina Maley sold property to Jason Smith.

322 Vischer Ferry Rd., $142,000.

David and Ronald Pettis sold property to SEBABI LLC. 13 Meadow Valley Dr., $230,100.

Bette Sovik (by Exec) sold property to Keith Lyons.

19 West Sky Lane, $395,000.

Michael and Laural Hanson sold property to Michael Herman and Laura Lehman.

22 Arnold Dr., $250,000. Brett and Elizabeth Wheeler sold property to Michael and Helen Thomas.

25 Brookline Dr., $271,000.

Patrick and Kate Chauvin sold property to Sarah Lounsbery and Justin and Constance Brown.

70 Rolling Brook Dr., $341,000.

Amber Nebolini sold

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

property to Andrew and Kristin Bischoping.

11 Friar Tuck Court, $100,000.

Homestead Funding Corp. sold property to Green Flash Holding Group, LLC. 11 Friar Tuck Court, $257,700. Green Flash Holding Group LLC sold property to Mary Musso.

CORINTH 323 West Maple St., $180,000.

Amy Bunzey sold property to Caroline Ebert and Daniel Brown, Jr. 5 Sixth St., $35,000. Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Vance Plante.

34 Morgans Way, $288,392.

BH Group Morgans Way LLC sold property to Manfred and Lynne Boyle.

243 Angel Rd., $110,000.

Gregory and Carol Keyworth sold property to Jeffrey and Tammy Lapier.

GREENFIELD 520 North Creek Rd., $167,100. Peter Pennimpede (by Exec) sold property to Michael Perue.

HALFMOON 24 Timothys Way, $317,500.

Robyn Smith sold property to Raymond and Kim Lasky.

1917 Route 9, $435,000. JTKT Holdings LLC sold property to HRTC Realty LLC. 39 Dunsbach Rd., $175,000.

Ann Dugan sold property to Erin Dugan and Danielle Farnsworth.

Pruyn Hill Rd., $15,000. Tricity Associates LLC sold property to Chad and Laura Abbott.

18 Whites Lane, $106,000.

Nancy Jordan sold property to Alan Laverdiere.

9A Macoun Dr., $366,875.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property toLinda and Stephen Staples.

MALTA 13 Admirals Way, $467,290.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Derik and Kristen Goodmore.

205 Van Aernem Rd., $300,000.

Jeffrey and Katherine Coseo sold property to Daniel and Jocelyn Oswald.

37 Pearl St., $135,000.

Ann Wright and James and Patricia Peters sold property to Wilame Piteri.

16 Vettura Court, $80,000.

Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

Burke Rd., $260,000.

John Witt sold property to George and Myra Boyar.

MILTON 53 West St., $220,000. Ronald Murphy, Daniel Munn, and Antonio Mariotti sold property to Richard and Jennifer Robichaud.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 59 Catherine St., $192,500.

John Derby (by Admin) sold property to Michael Hogan.

18 Maple Ave., $205,300. Tennyson Bardwell sold property to Robert and Michele Ahl.

4 Hathorn St., $255,000.

Norman Marincic (by Admin) and Barbara Marincic (Ind and as Admin) sold property to Jeremiah Loeffler.

113 Goldfinch Lane, $260,000.

Christopher Pignato sold property to Phillip Tatti and Alysa Rochminski.

97 East Ave., Unit 203, $298,500. Excelsior East LLC sold property to Sherry and Gerald Luminsky, Jr.

148 Goldfinch Lane, $239,900.

Carolyn Della Porta sold property to Richard Stevens.

106-108 Maple Lane, $155,000.

James Belton sold property to Johnson Property Management LLC. 61 Deer Run Dr., $183,000.

John Harris, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Larry and Larrin Hayes.

225 Texacana Rd., $65,000. Paul Osborne sold property to Katie and Edward Wilson IV. 247 North Line Rd., $159,000.

Andrew Peterson sold property to John Harris, Jr. (as Trustee).

303 Rowland St., $260,000.

Theresa Hawthorn sold property to Michelle Cameron.

MOREAU 1 Harrison Ave., $127,000.

Robert Gover and Carol Kenny sold property to Caitlyn and Marc Billington.

1695 W. River Rd., $349,000.

Scott and Kim Newell sold property to Michael Smith.

1664-1666 Route 9, $66,000.

Valerie Green sold property to Monsour Enterprises LLC. 1683 – 1685 Route 9, $57,000.

Alice Gunta Kostek sold property to Monsour Ent. LLC.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1200 NYS Rt 9P, $240,000.

Gail Barber sold property to Kerstin King and Craig Healy.

15 STILLWATER 215 County Route 76, $156,000.

Mary Dempsey (by Exec) sold property to Frank and Doreen Ronda.

16 Club House Court, $327,500.

Darren and Jessica Malloy sold property to Mark and Michelle Blow.

35 Revere Run, $312,500.

Anthony and Kim Carpenter sold property to Eric Sepci and Melanie Bunk.

WILTON 33 Santee Dr., $350,000.

Frank Isele and Krista DiCaprio sold property to Amine Gebremichael.

17 Craw Lane, $354,725.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Michal Cutler.

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EDUCATION

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

SUB-REGIONAL JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ On Saturday, Feb. 3, Saratoga Springs High School students Isabel Herzog and Veronica Sih competed at the sub-regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS). Each presented their own original research, and each placed third in their respective categories.

Herzog presented research in the field of environmental chemistry and focused on “Optimizing a Paper Microfluidic Device with the Purpose of Measuring Iodide Contamination from Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater in Natural Water Sources.”

“It was very exciting to win third place, especially considering how accomplished and impressive the other students’ projects were. I could not have done it without my science research teachers, Mr. Robinson and Ms. Lohnes, and my mentor.

I encourage other students to get involved in research, as it is such a unique and amazing experience,” Herzog said.

In an email, Sih explained her research: “After reading some articles speculating a possible correlation between eating disorders and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis when they found a high prevalence of underweight Scoliosis patients, I wanted to verify that hypothesis, and I also thought that perhaps it could be a hint to the unknown cause of Scoliosis; not so much that eating disorders was a cause of scoliosis, but a vitamin, mineral, or specific eating behavior could be linked to scoliosis. Thus, I wanted to find if BMI and psychological wellbeing in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients are correlated.

I gave questionnaires assessing psychological well-being and eating behavior in scoliosis patients and non-scoliotic patients. The scoliotic group came

from Albany Medical Center and the control group came from the local school district. I found no correlation between a decreased psychological well-being and BMI, no significant differences in questionnaire scores between patient and control groups, and surprisingly, no underweight scoliotic patients. Even though my null hypothesis was accepted, I still think that it is important that future studies consider the results of my study for some reasons. First, there are many studies expanding on the finding of many underweight AIS patients to continue searching for AIS’s cause, and since my study found no underweight patients, I think those studies who have accepted that AIS is linked with a low weight should consider more carefully the validity and reliability of that finding. Second, my research is one of the only comprehensive studies that used five validated questionnaires in a population of approximately 50

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patients and 50 controls.”

Regarding her win, “I wasn’t expecting anything huge, so it was a pleasant surprise. After hearing that the judges mostly

just found my presentation skills lacking, however, I feel slightly greedy for more, but now I will definitely practice public speaking more,” Sih said.

Teacher of the Week: MRS. DIANNE PETTEYS Ballard Road Elementary School SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each week during the school year, TCT Federal Credit Union salutes local educators and school employees for their outstanding efforts during the year. For the week of Feb. 19, the Teacher of the Week Award was presented to Mrs. Dianne Petteys, Kindergarten Teacher at the Ballard Road Elementary School in the South Glens Falls School District.

“Mrs. Petteys makes sure that every child in her class has exactly what they need to make learning fun and engaging. When you see Mrs. Petteys interacting with her students, you can tell she gives them 100 percent of her attention.

She always welcomes her students with open arms and a warm smile.

Thank you Mrs. Dianne Petteys, at the Ballard Road Elementary School for all you do,” said the official press release.

The Teacher of the Week is nominated by a fellow school community member who wants to acknowledge their dedication to students and enthusiasm for learning. All school employees including teachers, aides, assistants, administration staff, janitors, nurses, bus drivers, and more are eligible to receive the award. To nominate a special school employee, email teacher@adirondackbroadcasting. com. View past Teachers of the Week at: www.tctfcu.org.

Nominations are kept through the school year and one recipient is selected each Monday morning and announced on–air at Adirondack Broadcasting radio stations. The award includes gift certificates to local businesses, a commemorative plaque, flowers and gift bag.

Teacher of the Week is sponsored

by TCT Federal Credit Union and Adirondack Broadcasting.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Saratoga County Fair Scholarships SARATOGA COUNTY — This year the NYSAAF and NYSSA will be awarding up to seven $1,000 scholarships to current New York State high school seniors and students enrolled in college. To qualify, a student must be active currently or have been active in the past at the Saratoga County Fair or with the New York State Showpeople’s Association. All applicants from Saratoga County must submit their applications through the Saratoga County Fair no later than Friday, April 2, 2018.

Application is open to all students regardless of their field of study.

However, additional consideration may be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management or the outdoor amusement business.

Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.

For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at 518-885-9701.

Schuylerville Community Theater Scholarship

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SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is offering their monetary scholarship for a high school senior graduating in June from a school in Saratoga,

Warren, or Washington Counties.

Applicants for the SCT Vicki K. Wolfe Scholarship must be entering an accredited college, two or four years, in the fall and be majoring in music, dance, drama, or theater arts. To apply or any have any inquiries answered, email Michele Peters at michele.peters@outlook.com.

SSCSD 2018-2019 Universal PreKindergarten Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District is pleased to announce it is currently accepting contact information for the mailing list for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2018-19 school year. To be eligible for the program, children must be four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2018, and must reside in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

For additional information, please visit the district website at www.saratogaschools.org/upk.

Saratoga Builders Association to Offer $1,000 Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student in 2018. This scholarship is available to students planning to pursue a construction industry

EDUCATION BRIEFS education. The scholarship is open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County planning to pursue a construction education at a two or four-year college or students who would like to purchase tools for employment in construction.

Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted so early submission is encouraged. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1.

Contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director, at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org for eligibility information.

Northshire Bookstore Announces Open Mind Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore announces The Open Mind Scholarship Award, which honors the diversity of thought, feelings, information, and perspectives found in books, as well as the power of books to change people’s lives. Northshire Bookstore will award two college-bound high school seniors, one from New York and one from Vermont, $1,000 to help pay for college. To apply, each student needs to write up to one page on how a book has exposed them to something new and how it has impacted their life.

Submissions are due by Feb. 28.

To enter, email the submission to contest@northshire.com.

Incoming Kindergarten Student Registration Events in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — The four elementary schools have established the following schedule for screening and registration appointments: Wood Road ES on April 23-25, Milton Terrace ES and Malta Avenue ES on April 24-26, and Gordon Creek ES on May 16-18. Specific information will be sent directly from the elementary schools to parents during the winter months.

Anyone with an incoming Kindergarten student who is not already in contact with the school is asked to call the Registration Office at 518-602-0256.

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Scholarships SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Lions Club has expanded their range and number of scholarship offerings to high school seniors graduating this spring.

Now being offered: Two $5,000 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a four-year accredited institution; Two $2,500 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year accredited institution; One $2,500 vocational/technical education scholarship for students planning to attend an accredited or licensed post

17 high school program; Five $1,000 scholarships to Leo Club members. Students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic, The Waldorf School, and Home Instructed students are eligible to apply. Applications are available online at www.SaratogaLions. com/Scholarships. Applications must be completed and submitted

by March 15. To submit, send to Attn. Scholarship, P.O. Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or drop off in respective school guidance office. For more information, contact Richard Tunison at laprup81@hotmail.com.

Saratoga Independent School to Host Middle School Info Sessions SARATOGA SPRINGS — The SIS Middle School registration and financial aid process is about to launch for students entering sixth grade this fall. Families enrolling in the inaugural middle school class will receive a special tuition discount as members of the “trailblazer” Middle School class and will be eligible to apply for financial aid. Following the addition of sixth grade this fall, seventh grade will be added in Fall 2019 and eighth grade in Fall 2020. The next information session is Tuesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at SIS.

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

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Enrichment Camp - Farm to Table Camp - Performing Arts Camp

THE ENRICHMENT RESOURCE CENTER is excited to

announce a new, innovative summer camp lineup for 2018! Our camps are open to students entering 2nd to 8th grade and are offered at a variety of locations. Every camp includes a unique enrichment experience and guaranteed fun!

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Rate: $250 per week (includes field trip) We will keep your kids moving all day by rotating them through our most popular classes. Each day will include a STEM, Art, Culinary and Fitness class. Each week begins with a new theme and ends with a field trip to one of our area’s best attractions.

Myers Education Center, 15 Henning Rd, Saratoga, NY • July 9 - 13, Adirondack Adventures • July 16 - 20, Around the World • July 23 - 27, Geek Week Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, NY • July 16 - 20, Back to Basics SUNY Adirondack, Wilton Campus, 696 U.S. 9, Gansevoort, NY • August 6 - 10, STEM Academy

FARM TO TABLE CULINARY CAMP

Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Rate: $250 per week (includes field trips) We will take campers behind the scenes by visiting 2 - 3 local farms each week. Students are able to choose fresh ingredients at the farm to use back in a real commercial kitchen where we will create fun recipes to take home and enjoy with our family! Each week will be a new, exciting experience.

Myers Education Center, 15 Henning Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY • July 9 - 13 • July 16 - 20 • July 23 - 27

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

The Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls will offer one week of theatre camp and one week of dance camp to students. Each week students will have the opportunity to show off their talents and sharpen their skills!

Theatre Camp: • August 6 - 10 • Grades 3 - 6; 9 am - 12 pm • Grades 7 - 12; 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm • Rate: $150 per week Dance Camp: • August 13 - 17 • Grades 3 - 6; 9 am - 11 am • Grades 7 - 12; 11 am - 1 pm • Rate: $135 per week

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

VOLUNTEERS STRENGTHEN SARATOGA FARMERS’ MARKET COMMUNITY

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

THE CORE of any community is its people. At the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, that community includes farmers, of course. But it also includes the

market’s staff and its volunteer group Friends of the Market.

This year with the market’s 40th anniversary, the Friends are eager to welcome more volunteers.

The Friends’s mission is to work with shoppers and vendors to help the market thrive. Over the years, as the market has grown, the Friends’ activities have branched out from primarily operating a veggie valet service to several market and community projects that include a compost drop site, a food pantry partnership, and media outreach.

New volunteers are expanding the Friends’ goals further.

Ann Haden, for instance, is helping to launch a cooking class for Skidmore students. She recently spent an evening with market director Julia Howard at the Lake Avenue Elementary School working with children to identify vegetables, including celeriac, which the kids figured out smelled like celery but did not look at all like it.

“Volunteering with the Friends of the Market is an opportunity to expand the virtues of going to the farmers’ market,” says Haden. “Sharing the experience of obtaining products directly from the farmer/vendor, having

Market Volunteers Chris Toole and Alexandra Morgan.

discussions about products and the community feeling at the market is a worthy investment of my time.”

Haden’s enthusiasm highlights the vital energy volunteers bring to the market. As Howard notes, “We want to make sure that the time volunteers give us is well spent at the farmers’ market. We will provide training and an on-site orientation so that newcomers can meet our vendors and other volunteers. They will contribute to the farmers’ market in a big way.”

Veggie Valet Service

For farmers, the market is a rejuvenating day. They get to leave their farms and interact with the community. These relationships speak to why farming is vibrant: it centers on food, family, and friends.

Is volunteering at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for you? One way to answer that question is to ask yourself: Are you passionate about local foods? Do you want to

learn more about local farming?

Are you free for an hour or two at least once a month?

If your answers are yes, join us. Contact us at friends@ saratogafarmersmarket.org.

Visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Lincoln Baths Building in Saratoga Spa State Park. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

• Prep: 20 mins • Cook Time: 45 mins

• Yields 12 slices

INGREDIENTS * Find these Ingredients at the Farmers’ Market!

• 2 ½ lbs fresh spinach* • 14 oz feta cheese, crumbled* • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten* • ¼ cup fresh chopped dill*

• ½ cup or a small bunch of fresh chopped parsley* • 8 scallions, finely chopped* • 2 large leeks, white part only finely chopped* • Olive oil

• Salt and fresh ground black pepper • ½ cup melted butter • 1 pack frozen phyllo pastry, thawed overnight in the fridge

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place a tray on the middle shelf.

2. Warm olive oil in a pan over medium heat and gradually add the spinach in batches until it is all cooked.

3. Allow to cool. Then drain excess water from the spinach using a cheesecloth or strainer.

4. Sauté the green onions and leeks in a pan with a splash of olive oil until soft.

Add the spinach and herbs and cook for a bit longer. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool slightly.

5. Add the crumbled feta and eggs to the spinach. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix together.

6. Brush your pie dish with the melted butter then start layering the phyllo pastry, brushing each leaf with butter, in the dish letting the ends hang over the edge. Layer 5-6 phyllo squares over the bottom of the dish then add the filling in an even layer. Fold the edges over the top and brush with butter.

7. Brush 4 phyllo squares with the melted butter then scrunch together and cover the entire surface of the pie.

8. Bake for 45 minutes, covering with foil after 15-20 minutes to avoid the pie coloring too quickly. Cool before slicing (otherwise you won’t be able to slice neatly).

Adapted from recipe by Lucy Parissi of Supergolden Bakes

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

PUT UP your MITTS

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. During these snowy days, many of us are spending more time in the kitchen practicing or creating our favorite recipes. There is a tool that is very essential in the kitchen especially when using the oven – the oven mitt and gloves.

Baking activities can prove to be quite strenuous and you will often find that you need to engage in the use of baking mittens or gloves in order to make your favorite cake or your favorite pizza. There are a number of reasons why wearing such gloves is so essential.

The most important is to keep your hands protected from the heat of the oven.

The baking gloves are those that protect you from the heat of the oven. Unless you wear these gloves at the time of taking out and inserting baking trays, you are more than likely to scorch your hands, which can prove to be most unpleasant. Oven mitts and gloves give your hands the grip needed for holding baking trays and other pans that you are using to cook with. The baking gloves give you a firm grip which would not have been the case had you been holding the item with your bare hands. You need to be holding backing trays and various pans in a certain way so as to be able to get these in and out of the oven in a certain manner. Thus, if you keep these points in mind, you will understand the vitality of wearing oven gloves when engaging in activities of any sort for both the oven and the stove top. Keeping our hands safe while cooking is important; no one likes to get burned.

In conducting a bit of research, we believe the history of the oven mitt may have begun like this: “The oven mitt was invented in 1884 by a man named Francis Mitts. He owned a small bakery in Jersey City, where every day

seamen and dockers would drop in to get their fill of Frank’s freshly made breads and coffee. Frank’s daughters were helping out in the kitchen and were working in direct contact with the ovens. In order to keep his young daughters’ hands from getting singed, he designed heavily insulated mittens, which evolved over time into what we know today as the oven mitts.”

Actually, mittens have been in use for over 1,000 years for a wide range of purposes – including those of protecting your hands from hot ovens. Today, however, technological advancement has allowed an incredible amount of heat resistance to be built into each mitt. We use oven mitts for many different occasions whether it be based around a special occasion, or when you are in the mood for cooking up something amazing like a Birthday cake, or for a poolside BBQ, friends gathering or simply an evening with your family(my brothers and sisters and I used to use them for indoor baseball with a beach ball when it rained). For all

of these moments, the oven mitt is there to help you get the job done taking care of the heat while you are busy preparing your incredible creation. The traditional oven mitt has outer layers that are typically made of cotton, while the inner layer is filled with an insulatortype material. However, over time it starts to fall apart, lose its shape, become singed and stained from all the wear. So why not get a brand new mitt or two to help your creative juices flow next time you are ready to cook up a storm?

At Compliments to the Chef at 33 Railroad Place, we offer a really cool Cooking Glove by Kitchen Grips Inc. This innovative line of kitchen gloves and hand safety products are made of a unique material called FLXaPrene. This material is not only heat and stain-resistant but is also very flexible and comfortable to use. This patented product is available in different styles and colors not only for the home but also for commercial use. This is also the material used in scuba diving suits. Kitchen Grips® has created a safer oven mitt with increased insulation and grip that is comfortable on the hands and offers a cook more control with a non-slip grip and greater flexibility. The mitts feature a uniquely designed, raised nub pattern that adds insulation, protecting the hands from hot and cold temperatures (500 degrees F/260 degrees C to -134 degrees F/ -92 degrees C). The FLXaPrene material makes the mitt both water repellent and stain resistant

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the high-performance materials The most important thing when selecting the best oven mitt for you is to protect your hands from the heat when moving product from the oven to the table. Be sure to select the oven mitt that fits your hands and protects you. So put up your mitts and don’t get burned!!

Remember Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John and Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

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so they will stay looking good and perform well for many years. The oven mitts are machine washable or can be washed with hot water and mild detergent and air-dried or can even be washed on the top shelf of the dishwasher.

Sure, oven mitts can come in many fun and unique shapes.

Long gone are the days when the top priority was matching the kitchen towels; the best mitts available today combine stay-cool comfort, fantastic dexterity, and a no-nonsense grip and made of

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center TUESDAY

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• Eggplant Rollatini • Pasta with Marinara Sauce • Green Beans • Yogurt

• Roast Pork with • Italian Stew Apple Glaze over Rice • Stuffing • Tuscan Blend • Peas & Onions Vegetables • Warm Spiced • Mandarin Applesauce Oranges

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• Salisbury Steak • Chicken Parmesan • Mashed Potatoes • Pasta with Sauce • Vegetable Trio • Green Beans • Pears • Fruit Cocktail

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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RELIGION

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

PLACES OF WORSHIP Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room Contact: 518-692-7694, 518-885-0876, 1-800-22UNITE Bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | Bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | Charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m.

Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard. #8 Ballston Spa. Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | www.xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | www.fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m., (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Living Springs Free Methodist Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1003 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018 RELIGION

PLACES OF WORSHIP NorthStar Church 970 Rt. 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Rd. Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 Services: 10:30 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67 Malta Contact: Oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday: 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard Malta Commons, Ste. 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Sunday: 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. Spanish Mass: 1 p.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 , 9, and 11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday: 4 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Rt32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | Sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-85-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | SoulSavingStationChurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday: 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday: 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Paint n Sip for Elks National Foundation Come paint with us and have some fun at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, located at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person.

Light refreshments available, raffle baskets and door prizes. All proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation youth, veterans and community. For more information please call 518-584-2585.

Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show The Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show hosted at the Saratoga Springs City Center features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. There are also hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend.

Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company.

Friday, March 2, 5 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Special activities include an Art Show on the second floor, open all weekend, with items available for purchase; Saratoga Springs Police Department child safety booth, and identification cards; Mac ‘n Cheese Bake-Off (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Kids activities with Balloon Gal Jenny and JoJo’s Face Painting (Sunday, Noon - 3 p.m.) Hourly prize drawings throughout the event.

March Madness Garage Sale The Malta Ridge Fire Company Auxiliary is sponsoring a March Madness Garage Sale on Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malta Ridge Firehouse, located on Route 9 and Malta Avenue Extension.

Try our homemade soups and desserts. Come and have some fun. For more information call 518-885-4659.

SPAC’s Winter Ball: Journey Under the Sea The annual SPAC Winter Ball is now in its eighth year to raise funds to support SPAC’s classical programming and youth education initiatives.

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites you to dive deep down into the depths as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an elegant underwater paradise. Join us on Saturday, March 3 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs.

For this elegant Atlantis affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal and cocktail attire. Cost is $110. To order tickets visit, www.tickets.spac. org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/ tmEvent356.html.

Community Purim Carnival Temple Sinai, with funding from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, will host a fun-filled Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park, located at 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs. Featuring more than 15 interactive games, 2 huge bouncy bounces, children of all ages will also enjoy dancing with the DJ, a photobooth, crafts, snacks and prizes galore for everyone.

Community members of all religions are welcome. Admission is free. Tickets are fifty cents each (all games one ticket and all rides two tickets). There will also be discount wristbands for unlimited games and rides. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Purim is a holiday celebrating a biblical story about overcoming racism and oppression. It is traditionally celebrated with costume and much revelry. It has been called “the Jewish Mardi Gras”. It’s the biggest party of the Jewish year.

For more information about the carnival, contact Temple Sinai at 518-584-8730.

End-of-Life Issues The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is hosting a presentation by Compassion and Choices New York: “Wishes and Values at Life’s End: Planning for the Care You Want and Deserve.” A broad

range of topics will be covered from differences between health care proxies and living wills, to what current end-of-life options are available in NYS, to the issue of medical aid in dying.

The program will be held on Sunday, March 4, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact NY@ CompassionAndChoices.org to RSVP or to ask questions.

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series “A Look Back at the Railroads of Saratoga Springs and Surrounding Area” presented

by Richard Chait. Railroads, especially the Delaware and Hudson (D&H), were a major player in the economic development of the Saratoga area.

Starting in the mid to late 1800’s, people found it easy to take the train, get off at the beautiful station in Saratoga Springs and enjoy the races, the casino, or one of the elegant hotels on Broadway. Join Richard Chait as he presents images of Victorian era train travel in and around Saratoga. Enjoy a look back at the various railroads that played an important role in bringing visitors to the Spa City. This free event takes place on Thursday, March 8, from Noon – 1 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 518-587-3241.

Saratoga County Restaurant Week The 2018 Saratoga County Restaurant Week will take place from Thursday, March 8, until Friday, March 16, with dozens of great local restaurants participating.

During Restaurant Week, each participating restaurant is offering a three-course dinner for $20 or $30 (tax and tip not included in price of meal). This is a sumptuous opportunity to sample some amazing culinary creations at locally owned restaurants across Saratoga County. For a list of participating restaurants visit www.saratoga.org.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018 An Evening with Hair of the Dog The Clifton Park Elks 2466 will host “An Evening with Hair of the Dog” on Saturday, March 10.

The doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. The event proceeds will support Elks Charities for student scholarships, veteran’s services, and youth programs.

Tickets are $20 in advance - $25 at the door. There will be food and drink specials available. Tickets available at the Lodge; Cash or Credit Card only. We are happy to reserve tickets with your credit card via phone, receipts will be sent via email. The Clifton Park Elks Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. For more information call 518-877-5200.

Women’s Luncheon All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday March 13, from Noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our Special Feature, John Gray from News Channel 10, will discuss his new book about his beloved dog. Our Speaker, Jackie Gordon from Amsterdam, will speak on “Is This All There Is to Life?” Reservations are required by March. 8. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

Havurah Vatik: Making Music with Judith & George For Havurah Vatik members Judith Thomas, a professionally trained pianist, and George Jolly, an enthusiastic amateur cellist, getting older without making music would be out of the question. Not that he tired of playing, but George has taken the “making” a bit further, wondering what it would involve to make his own instrument.

On Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. George will give us a snap-shot of the yearlong process of building what Judith addresses as “Monsieur LeCello.” Together, they will present a sample of the music they have been making. A special Yiddishe catered lunch follows the program in honor of Barbara Block. We need your RSVP by March 14, by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.

Trip to Turning Stone Casino Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to Turning Stone Casino on Friday, March 16. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

The Annual Day with the Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt Presented by the American Legion Auxiliary, unit 234 on Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt schedule is as follows: 11:30 a.m.

- toddlers to age 5, Noon – ages 6 – 8, 12: 30 p.m. ages 9 – 12.

Join us for games, crafts, snacks and refreshments with the Easter Bunny. Children ages 12 and under are welcome. This event is opened to the community. There will be a raffle for parents.

UPCOMING MEETINGS Saturday, February 24 Adirondack American Legion Monthly Meeting Adirondack American Legion Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, February 27 After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting Eagle Matt lee Fire House, Washington St., Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.

After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting.

Visit us on Facebook or visit www. afterthefire.org or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Thursday, March 1 Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Association Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, Veterans’ Way, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m.

All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome.

Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018 For more information stop in, call 518-885-5022 or visit, www.ballston.sals.edu.

Tang Family Saturdays

Family Friendly Event

Friday, February 23 Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917.

Lenten Fish Fry Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.

Enjoy a generous portion of Haddock (baked or fried) with fries and coleslaw for only $11.

Take-out is $12. Also available are clam chowder, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Open to the public and families are welcome.

Come out and help support these dedicated men who give back to the community so unselfishly.

Saturday, February 24 Twelve Years a Slave Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 11 a.m.

In recognition of African History Month the library will show the movie. Discussion of the movie will be led by author David Fiske. Mr. Fiske will also present his books, Solomon Northup: The Complete Story of the Author of Twelve Years a Slave and Solomon Northup’s Kindred: The Kidnapped of Free Citizens before the Civil War. Both books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free and open to the public.

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

Pork Roast Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls, 4:30 – 6 p.m Roast Pork, vegetables, homemade soups and desserts. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 5 – 12.

Takeout and delivery available, call 518-793-1152.

Sunday, February 25 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11:30 a.m.

Fried eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free, $10 for carry out.

Making Connections Autism Program The Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon Free for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

This once-a-month program is offered by the Museum as an early intervention program for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Join us for a free morning of fun and play at the Museum, siblings welcome. Meet other families in the area. For more information call 518-584-5540.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The popular Elks Ladies

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CALENDAR Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month.

Free admission. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys.

Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. Karen’s Cupboard is back with lots of homemade goodies.

Tuesday, February 27

Longfellows Wedding Show

Cantina Authentic Mexican Cuisine, 430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Cantina Mexican Restaurant is donating 33 percent of your purchase to the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Just tell your server you’re there for the Academy (A.L.L.). Call to make a reservation at 518-587-5577 or stop in. Schedule a lunch, dinner or drinks at the bar. If you can’t stay, grab some take-out.

Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Over 40 wedding professionals, Hors D’oeuvres and door prizes.

Complimentary admission.

Register online at www.

LongfellowsWeddingShow. com or call 518-406-0505.

Attendees can register for the Wedding Workshop Breakfast before the show at the Inn at Longfellows. The cost is $23 per person. Space is limited. For reservations and information, call 518-406-0505.

Monday, February 26 Simple Survival Hacks: Be Prepared Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 7 – 8:45 p.m.

Join librarian, horror and dystopian fiction enthusiast, Trevor Oakley to get informed about basic disaster preparedness. You’ll be introduced to the concept of “The First 72 Hours” when there’s an emergency, and you’ll also get handson, as we’ll fashion fire starters and tinder devices, a tick removal lasso, soda can and crayon lantern, soda tab fish hooks, and assemble a tin-sized survival kit filled with a number of essentials. Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information call 518-584-7860, ext. 268.

Rifle Competition Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 7 p.m.

Competition is open to everyone, members or non-members, bring your rifle and ammunition. Call for information 518-695-3917.

Wednesday, February 28 The Academy for Lifelong Learning Dine-Out at Cantina Fundraiser

2018 Winter Storytellers Series Continues SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the last date in the series (snow date from February 7.) Features storyteller Christie Keegan with “Just Sayin.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.

Baked Ham, Chicken and Biscuits Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Menu: soup, tossed salad, baked ham, chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11.

Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 Free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

In Their Shoes Domestic Violence Awareness for Teens Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville, 6 p.m.

A WellSpring presentation for teens about dating violence and relationship abuse. This is an interactive and experiential program to learn about warning signs and highlights ways to protect yourself. All our programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. Please give us a call if you wish to register. Call 518-664-4646.

Celebrate Purim Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

Come celebrate Purim with a deli dinner and plenty of hamantashen. The Megillah Reading will follow at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 13.

People are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Open to the entire community, for more information or to RSVP, please call 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.

The History of Saratoga Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., 7 p.m.

The Malta Memories Historic Group is sponsoring the program. The presentation is a general overview of the history of our County from the prehistoric period to present day. The power point program was prepared

by County Historian Lauren Roberts. All are welcome.

Thursday, March 1 2018 Children’s Museum Annual Gala Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Join our annual celebration of the work being done at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. This event will be a spectacular evening of dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a chance to learn about the Museum’s impact on our community. This year’s honoree will be Pediatrician, Dr. Martin Breen. All proceeds for this event go to the annual operating costs of this nonprofit gem-of-a-museum.

For more information call 518-5845540 or email info@cmssny.org.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Mavis Staples, Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Chris Botti to headline Main Stage at Jazz Fest SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jon Batiste, Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Gregory Porter, Joey Alexander, and gospel and R&B legend Mavis Staples each take a turn at center stage at this year’s Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival.

The event will be held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24.

Emerging artists making their Saratoga debuts at the festival include José James, Lakecia Benjamin and SoulSquad, Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band, Jazzmeia Horn and Keyon Harrold.

There will also be a slew of unique collaborations and ensembles never-before-seen at the festival: the TEN Trio - which features Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding and Nicholas Payton; the newly formed all-star trio Mark Whitfield, Ben Allison and Billy Drummond; Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo; and New Orleans @ 300 featuring Evan Christopher, Quiana Lynell, David

Torkanowsky, Roland Guerin & Shannon Powell.

Performances begin at 11 a.m. both days on the newly built Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage, formerly known as the Gazebo Stage. Performances on SPAC’s large Amphitheater Stage begin at 3 p.m.

“We start working on the festival the day after the last one ends and we’re just as excited as the audience is to experience it ‘live,’” said Danny Melnick, the festival producer and President of Absolutely Live Entertainment, in a statement. “Once people discover this festival, they’re hooked. It becomes a destination they look forward to all year long.”

In another first, SPAC also announced the addition of “Saratoga Jazz Fest Friday,” a new initiative in collaboration with the city of Saratoga Springs which brings together local musicians performing in venues across Saratoga Springs to celebrate the rich history of jazz in the region.

2018 SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL LINE-UP SATURDAY, JUNE 23 AMPHITHEATER: • Chris Botti • Herbie Hancock • José James - "Lean On Me: José James celebrates Bill Withers" •Joey Alexander •Anat Cohen Tentet “JAZZ DISCOVERY” STAGE: • Lakecia Benjamin & SoulSquad • Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo • Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez • Keyon Harrold • Jazzmeia Horn • New Orleans @ 300 featuring Evan Christopher, Quiana Lynell, David Torkanowsky, Roland Guerin & Shannon Powell • Christian Sands Trio SUNDAY, JUNE 24

The legendary Mavis Staples will perform June 24 at the Saratoga Jazz Festival.

While two-days and twostages of live, world class jazz is the centerpiece of the weekend, fans can also enjoy a host of amenities including a fine arts and crafts fair, CD signings by artists, southern style barbeque and other food vendors. Guests are welcome to bring in their own food and beverages, as well as blankets,

Herbie Hancock will perform June 23 at the Saratoga Jazz Festival.

tents and lawn umbrellas. Parking for the event is free.

By popular demand, SPAC is also bringing back the $20 student and child amphitheater pass, available for children ages 15 and under and students with schoolissued ID at time of entrance.

Children ages 15 and under are admitted free on the lawn.

AMPHITHEATER: • Soul and gospel icon Mavis Staples • Jon Batiste with The Dap-Kings • Gregory Porter • TEN Trio with Terri Lyne Carrington • Esperanza Spalding • Nicholas Payton “JAZZ DISCOVERY” STAGE: • Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band • Deva Mahal • Jane Bunnett & Maqueque • The Jazz Passengers • Mark Whitfield • Ben Allison • Billy Drummond • Sammy Miller & The Congregation

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C a st i n g C a l l s Teen Theatre Troupe Seeks Two Additional Casting Call for Malta Teenage Male Actors for Original Play Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe MALTA — Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s spring musical “Cactus Pass Jamboree” will feature an assortment of characters, a variety of country music, a family feud and a square dance jamboree.

Speaking and singing roles available for children, teens and adults; Singing and dancing chorus roles also available. Show

YOU ARE HERE!

dates: Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10.

Auditions are Sunday afternoon, April 8 or Monday evening April 9, by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an audition appointment, contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org. or 518-899-4411, ext. 305.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ad Astra Theatre Troupe, Ltd. is seeking two teenage male actors (preferably ages 14-18) for brief but important character roles in the original play based upon the Warsaw Uprising. These actors will also perform in the ensemble, so there will be a lot of stage time. The rest of the play has been cast. There is no fee to participate in this project.

Rehearsals take place Saturday and Sunday afternoons in Saratoga Springs, starting March 24.

The play will have a table read, Q&A session, and will perform a 1940’s dance number at Latham PolishFest on June 1 and June 3. Tech week for the

play will be evenings June 4-7 in Saratoga Springs. Performances take place June 8, 9, and 10 in Saratoga Springs.

Character Descriptions: Otto Heidrich – 18. A foot soldier of the Gestapo. He has an intelligent mind, conflicted and always seeking justification for the atrocities he participates in, but he is not brave enough to resist the pressure put on him by his oppressive society.

This character speaks in a German accent and actor must be willing to learn a few basic German words from our tutor.

Erhard Teufel – 17. Another foot soldier of the Gestapo.

Angered by the hard times Germany has been subjected to, he believes the Nazis are justified

and he carries out his duties with cruel glee. He is very aware of his power, and revels in it. This character speaks in a German accent and actor must be willing to learn a few basic German words from our tutor.

To arrange an audition, send resume and a digital headshot via email to: Grace Alberti, at adastratroupe@gmail.com. These roles must be cast ASAP. Ad Astra Theatre Troupe is a teen run organization. Uprising will be directed, stage managed and produced by students. For more information about Ad Astra Theatre Troupe and this project, go to: www.adastratroupe.org or www. facebook.com/AdAstraTroupe.

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Entertainment

New Performance Announcements INDIGO GIRLS COMING TO SARATOGA IN MAY The Indigo Girls will perform at the Arthur Zankel Music Center’s Ladd Hall, on the campus of Skidmore College, on May 12.

The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have sold more than 14 million records dating back to their origins in the 1980s and have shared the stage with Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, and R.E.M., among others.

Their most recent studio album, “One Lost Day,” was released in 2015.

The May 12 performance will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available at the Zankel box office, and online. For more information, go to: www.skidmore.edu/zankel or call 518-580-5321.

DROPKICK MURPHYS TO STAGE ST. PAT’S TOUR Dropkick Murphys will be joined by Agnostic Front, and Bim Skala Bim on their monthlong St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2018 on Sunday Feb. 25 at the Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street. Tickets are $35 in advance through Ticketmaster, and $40 at the door.

Indigo Girls return to Saratoga in May. Photo provided.

Beijing Duo will perform The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College March 1. Photo provided.

SHELBY LYNNE AND TEDDY THOMPSON TO PERFORM AT THE EGG SATURDAY Singer-songwriters Shelby Lynne and Teddy Thompson will perform at The Egg at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.

Shelby Lynne’s original songs and selected cover tunes range through country, blues, Southern soul, roots rock, swing, jazz, and adult contemporary pop. Teddy Thompson, son of folk-rockers Richard and Linda – who has released five albums to critical acclaim – and also produced Lynne’s most recent recording – will open the concert. Tickets are $34.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone – 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org.

SPRING SERIES AT ZANKEL The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College has announced its 2018 spring series featuring the following guest performances: The Mike Moreno Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23.Tickets: $8 adults, $5 seniors, free for students and children. The Dover Quartet performs Saturday, Feb. 24. The Beijing Guitar Duo appear at the Zankel on Thursday, March 1. Soprano Amy Jarman and pianist Jennifer McGuire offer an American song recital Sunday, March 4, and the Ying Quartet perform Saturday, April 14. For details about performances or tickets, go to: www.skidmore.edu/zankel.

STOMP AGAIN STOMP, the international percussion sensation has added a second performance in Albany – Wednesday, March 21. Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Tickets for the Wednesday, March 21 performance are $65, $54, $49 and $39 and are on sale at the Palace Theatre Box Office, 19 Clinton Ave., via Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

COOK HEADED TO TROY Acclaimed Canadian-based guitarist, composer, and producer Jesse Cook will be heading out on an East Coast headlining tour this April that will stop locally on Sunday, April 15 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Cook released his latest studio album Beyond Borders last fall. The 12-song album debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Music Albums Chart and remained atop the chart for a week. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to: jessecook.com/tour.

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Entertainment

See and Be Seen: Saratoga Arts Fest Kicks off ArtsFestFriday 2018 with La Dolce Vita SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts Fest kicks off the ArtsFestFriday 2018 season with its “La Dolce Vita Remix” event, featuring a screening of Fellini’s classic 1960 film, as well as live paparazzi and mingling Contessas, hobnobbing with guests during the interactive cocktail hour.

The cocktail hour – which promises to be full of surprises – takes place 6-7 p.m., followed by a full screening of “La Dolce Vita,” to cap off the fantastic evening of glamour.

Musical pop-up performances will take place during the screening, bringing the film to life.

“Movies do not change, but their viewers do,” noted film critic Roger Ebert in his four-star review of the film in 1997. “When I saw ‘La Dolce Vita’ in 1960, I was an adolescent for whom “the sweet life” represented everything I

dreamed of: sin, exotic European glamour, the weary romance of the cynical newspaperman… when I saw the movie around 1980, Marcello was the same age, but I was 10 years older, had stopped drinking, and saw him not as a role model but as a victim, condemned to an endless search for happiness that could never be found.”

The film’s character of Paparazzo, a news photographer, inspired the use of the word “paparazzi” to be placed into the cultural dictionary.

The free event will take place 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, March 9 at The Spa Little Theatre. The first 100 guests will receive sunglasses to wear as a celebrity disguise.

To register go to saratogaartsfest.org.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Nico and Marcello, in Federico Fellini’s film “La Dolce Vita.” Marcello Mastroianni would go on to work with Fellini in a number of films, “8-1/2” among them. Nico, at the recommendation of Andy Warhol, would later join Lou Reed and John Cale in the seminal New York City band the Velvet Underground.

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monday, 2/26:

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Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Mile Twelve, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Super Dark Collective Presents: Xander Naylor Group, D.Treut, Timbree, 10 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026

Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Grand Boubousse, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026

tuesday, 2/27:

Upstate Winter Fest featuring Don Q & Friends, 9 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

Rich Ortiz, 10 p.m. @ Caroline Street Pub — 518.583.9400

Fetty Wrap, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

Rick Bolton, 7 p.m. @ Gaffney’s — 518.583.9400

saturday, 2/24:

wednesday, 2/28:

Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Master Cylinders, 10 p.m. @ Caroline Street Pub — 518.583.9400 John Savage Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Hot Club of Saratoga, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Get Up Jack, 8 p.m. @ The Parting Glass – 518.583.1916 New York Players, 9 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585 Milayne Jackson’s 65th Birthday Concert, 3 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484

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Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 p.m. @ Hamlet and Ghost — 518.450.7287 Ramblers Home Jug Band, 8 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Irish Celtic Sessions, 7 p.m. @ The Parting Glass – 518.583.1916 Body Pressure: Techno & House Dance Party, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

thursday, 3/1:

John Valby Dr. Dirty, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

Birds of Chicago, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

sunday, 2/25:

Hot Club of Saratoga, 6 p.m. @ Mouzon House — 518.226.0014

Saratoga Originals: Tolstrup, Bolton & Candlen, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

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Cloud Lifter, 8 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026

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Puzzles Across 1 Like a three-dollar bill 6 Schedule opening 10 "Welcome" sites 14 Take over forcibly 15 Surrounding radiance 16 One with star power 17 __ apso: dog 18 Touchpad toucher 19 California's __ Valley 20 Martial arts wood-breaking move 22 Plant generator 23 All-purpose vehicle, for short 24 Like some angles 26 Marble rye pattern 30 Rental period 32 __ New Guinea 33 Employment agency listing 34 Barbecue brand 38 Gulf States native 39 "Wheel of Fortune" purchase 40 Deep sleep 41 Newspapers and such 43 "I agree" 44 Language of ancient Carthage 45 Word before Kat or Glue 47 Place to chow down 48 Rumormonger's output 51 Grain bristle 52 Price-per-barrel org.

53 Shady advantage for a craps shooter 60 Prego rival 61 Gumbo pod 62 Burger and fries, e.g.

63 Get a good grip on 64 Hurt seriously 65 King or tsar 66 To be, in Versailles 67 Tournament passes 68 Bottomless chasm Down 1 Cheapest way to buy, with "in" 2 Workplace watchdog: Abbr.

3 __ gum: thickening agent 4 Bear in two constellations 5 Kitchen flipper 6 Pasta cook's potful 7 Rife with vegetation 8 Three-ply cookie

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38

9 Silvery game fish 10 Fail to advance to a subsequent round 11 "Farewell, chérie" 12 Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and the like 13 Playground feature 21 X-files subjects, briefly 25 FYI relative 26 E-junk 27 Hard finish?

28 Tablet with a Smart Keyboard attachment 29 Six-faced puzzle 30 Monopoly game need 31 Japanese decorative belts 33 Hip-hopper who married Beyoncé 35 Dog biscuit shape 36 Gulf States leader 37 Risqué

42 Jackie O's second 44 Box opener of myth 46 Poise 47 Woolly female 48 Narrow canyon 49 Eye-fooling paintings 50 Popeye's creator 51 First one-term president 54 Thumbs-up 55 R&B vocalist India.__ 56 Beat but good 57 Without much thought 58 So-so grades 59 Transposes digits, say

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Hear, Listen Hear means to be aware of sounds in your ears.

Can you hear me over there despite all the noise?

Listen means to pay attention to something you can hear. You usually need the preposition to with it.

Try to listen to what the instructor has to say about the test.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

Latrell Sprewell at Saratoga Stadium Sports Bar Photos provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Stadium Sports Bar hosted former pro basketball player and four-time All Star Latrell Sprewell on Saturday, Feb. 17 during NBA All-Star Weekend.

In his 13-year career, Sprewell played for the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Sprewell’s appearance featured autograph opportunities with NBA All-Star Weekend action being aired on Saratoga Stadium’s TV screens in the background.

Sprewell, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, towers

over the court at 6’5”. In 1992, he was picked twenty-fourth in round one in the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, where he played shooting guard and small forward. After six years with the Golden State Warriors, Sprewell began playing with the New York Knicks from 1998-2003, ending his career with a two-year stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2003-2005. In his career, Sprewell racked up 16,712 points, 3,664 assists, and 1,294 steals. He is a four-time NBA All-Star (1994, 1995, 1997, 2001), All-NBA First Team (1994), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1994), and NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1993).

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SPORTS AT

A

GLANCE

LEAGUE GAMES AND MATCHES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Basketball

Wrestling

GYMNASTICS

SATURDAY, 2/24

SATURDAY, 2/24

SATURDAY, 3/3

Bowling

Skiing

Winter Track

TUESDAY, 2/27

MONDAY, 2/26 AND TUESDAY, 2/27

SUNDAY, 2/25

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. TBD 7 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College

■ Ballston Spa vs. Schenectady High School 4:15 p.m. at Schenectady High School

■ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 9 a.m. at The Times Union Arena

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Multiple Schools 9:30 a.m. at Bristol Mountain

■ STATES — Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. at Cold Spring Harbor

■ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Ballston Spa 8:30 a.m. at SUNY Albany

*All information subject to change due to inclement weather.

Send YOUR sports stories to sports@saratogapublishing.com

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BRAD HIPSLEY: Athlete of the Week

Photos provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brad Hipsley, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, is in the middle of his first varsity ice hockey season as goalie and already has his fourth league shut out.

“My fourth shut out this year happened against Guilderland.

It was our first playoff game, it’s good to get a playoff game under my belt,” Hipsley explained.

A shut out is when the defense is doing a great job of blocking shots.

“It means I’m making saves, which is a good thing,” Hipsley said.

Even though this is Hipsley’s first year playing varsity, he’s played ice hockey for the majority of his life.

“When I was younger my cousin played ice hockey, he lives in Maine, so whenever I went up there we used to play. He had an ice rink in his backyard and I developed a love for the game and I bugged my parents, I told them I really wanted to play ice hockey and they wanted to make sure it was something that I really wanted to do because the time commitment was a lot, but I finally convinced them,” he said.

Though he loves hockey, baseball has always been his main focus. He will be attending Stonybrook University on Long Island next fall with a baseball scholarship, and potentially majoring in either physical therapy or business.

“I stopped playing hockey around fifth grade and then I

picked it back up my freshman year, not with the varsity team but with a club team, and then this year I decided to play again for my senior year,” he explained.

After making the decision to attend Stonybrook University, he decided, after some “badgering” from Coach Torres, that “it would be cool to play hockey again and Coach Torres asked me to play and he kept badgering me and said it’d be fun and I’m really glad I did it,” Hipsley laughed.

Hipsley is excited for his senior baseball season, where he plays shortstop.

“I’m excited, I think we have a lot of good players coming back.

A couple good pitchers. I’m friends with Brian Hart, an outfielder, he’s coming back for his senior year, and some other really good players.

I think we have a really good shot at winning in the sectional championships and possibly winning at state as well,” he said.

Aside from hockey and baseball, Hipsley is also a member of the National Honor Society and takes accelerated classes.

“I’m taking AP biology right now and AP calculus, so that’s consuming most of my academic energy. Two pretty difficult classes and along with playing sports, it’s tough but I’m managing to do pretty well,” he explained.

Hipsley credits Matt Shamberger as his friendliest competition on the ice.

“We usually compete with each other in practice. He always

likes to pull some cool moves and tries to score on me and that’s fun. He’s always pushing me to be better,” he said.

The highlight of Hipsley’s high school playing career, though, was his sophomore baseball season.

“I got to play with a bunch of kids that are playing in college right now, like Nick Condo, and some guys are playing Division I baseball now. It’s cool to look up to those guys and see what they do and what works for them,” he said.

“I’d like to thank Coach Torres. I think he’s been a really key part of my success so far and I really think that he was the main reason why I decided to come back,” Hipsley stated.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga National Historical Park Winter 100 Mile Challenge STILLWATER — Brush off your snowshoes or skis, or hike the trails, and see if you can accumulate 100 miles at the battlefield between now and April 30. Through this challenge, people can enjoy the rich natural and cultural heritage of this local site as they explore their national park. Anyone can take part in the challenge, from beginners to advanced hikers and skiers. Each participant must register via email to SARA_info@nps.gov, rules and a tracking log will be sent in response to your registration.

Saratoga Stars SARATOGA SPRINGS — A service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, the Saratoga Stars ice skating program brings together differently-abled children with volunteers and expert ice skaters to provide a fun and instructional ice skating program at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York. Saratoga Stars is a free program and all equipment is provided.

The program runs January through March on Saturday mornings and afternoons. Ice times vary per the schedule and culminates with a themed Grand Finale Show showcasing the children’s’ learned ice skating skills.

The Grand Finale is open to the public.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The ice rinks on 30 Weibel Avenue are now open with public skating times available. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for open skate times.

Learn to Skate USA – Start Your Olympic Dreams Here

Saratoga Springs Rec Intro to Ice Skating

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is now accepting enrollment into our next learn to skate session starting Feb. 18 and running through March 25. Lessons are available to all ages four through adult.

Students will learn the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. Learn to Skate is offered Sunday evenings at Weibel Ice Rink. For questions, contact rachel@saratogalearntoskate. com or Bart at 518-490-1231. For more details and to sign up now, visit www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for pricing.

Saratoga Springs Little League Registration Open SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration for all little league divisions for Saratoga Springs Little League has opened up and will be available for online registration until Saturday, March 17 at www.saratogaspringslittleleague.org.

Player assessments will be Saturday, March 17 and opening day is Saturday, April 28. Coaches and volunteers are also needed.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 34 Send your sports stories or briefs to Sports@Saratoga Publishing.com

Saratoga Springs Ice Rink

Registrations are now open. For more information about Stars, contact Program Coordinator Mike Stoneback at mstoneba@nycap.rr.com, 518-8793607. For more information about the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, go to www.saratogaspringslions.com.

Saratoga Rec Drop-In Sessions SARATOGA SPRINGS — Drop-in sessions for adult basketball, pickleball, racquetball, and wallyball are now happening at the Saratoga Recreation Department.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for the latest schedule.

Saratoga Rec Winter Program Registration SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth boxing, ice skating lessons, tiny basketball, and volleyball will be offered.

Email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org for additional information.

Saratoga Springs Rec Spring Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Early bird registration begins on Monday, Jan. 29. Choose from ice skating lessons, tiny t-ball, jr. sluggers baseball, and Zumba. Please visit www.SaratogaRec.com for additional information and schedules.

Saratoga Springs Camp Saradac SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration for Camp Saradac begins February 26 for Saratoga Springs City residents and March 19 for all.

For over 70 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting field trips and creative recreational and educational programs for children ages 5-15. For additional information or to download forms go to www.SaratogaRec.com.

Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Saratoga Springs Rec Zumba Fitness Classes SARATOGA SPRINGS — Teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join.

Classes are Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information.

Week of February 23 – March 1, 2018

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Schuylerville Skiing SCHUYLERVILLE — Hannah Klingebiel, a sophomore from Schuylerville, has made it to state finals for skiing. Section II competes at States on Feb. 26 and 27 at Bristol Mountain at Canandaigua, NY. Photos provided.

Saratoga Regional YMCA Basketball League Scores WEEK TEN SCORES — WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14:

Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball Champs WILTON — Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 – On Saturday, February 10, 2018 the Boys Grade 4/5 SaratogaWilton Elks Team won the Saratoga Springs Recreational

Blue Streaks Ice Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Blue Streaks Varsity hockey team played the Guilderland/Mohonasen/ScotiaGlenville Storm in a Section 2 Tournament Play-in game at 6:45 p.m. on February 16 at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink.

Saratoga won the game 4-0 with goalie Brad Hipsley recording

Basketball League Championship with a score of 44-22. Members of the Lodge watched several games throughout the end of the season. The boys played with confidence and determination and the Lodge was very proud to have sponsored this team of fine young men.

his fourth league shut out. For Saratoga, Sam Jacob scored the first goal with an assist from Ryan Seales; Matt Shamberger scored the second goal; Ryan Jones kicked off the second period with an assist from Zak Ogden; and Mack Ogden scored the final goal with an assist from Ryan Seales. Saratoga Goalie Brad Hipsley had seven saves and GMS-G Goalie Daniel Cooper had 26 saves.

The Saratoga-Wilton Basketball Team was undefeated the entire season and to celebrate their victory the Lodge is holding a special Bowling/dinner Banquet for the youth and their families at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on February 23rd and will present trophies to the Champs.

D’Andrea’s Pizza Parlor – 62 vs. Gennaro’s Pizza - 52 Four players scored in double figures as D’Andrea’s Pizza Parlor defeated Gennaro’s Pizza 62 – 52. Mike Scanlon paced the winners with 22 points and was aided by 17 from Alex Marin, 13 from Tim Ward, and 10 points from Scott Waterhouse. Kevin Reilly rimmed a game high 26 points for Gennaro’s and Mark Sohl added 16 points for the losers.

Post Time Wine & Spirits - 58 vs. Village Photo, LLC – 48 Post Time Wine & Spirits used a strong 2nd half effort to defeat Village Photo, LLC 58 – 48. Post Time’s Ed Benway was the game high scorer with 24 points while Jim Eliopulos chipped in 22 points. For Village Photo Lamont Williams snapped 16 and Pat Reidy 15 points.

West Side Sports Tavern – 56 vs. Nemer Chrysler – 48 Nemer Chrysler’s 2nd half rally fell short as they lost to West Side Sports Grill 56 – 48. Joe Twomey of West Side and Tom Kelly of Nemer both tallied 24 points while John Mooney added 23 for West Side and John Bishop added 16 for Nemer.

Mama Mia’s Café – 75 vs. Jones Steves – 60 Bobby Hanson’s league high 41 points led Mama Mia’s Café to a 75 – 60 victory over Jones Steves. For Jones Steves, Rory Wilson rimmed 31 points, and Andrew Sephas added 17 points. Reggie Durden banked 16 points and Andy Kramarchyk 12 points for Mama Mia’s.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS BLUE STREAKS

Saratoga Springs Girls Basketball team played Bethlehem Central Highschool Eagles Thursday, Feb. 21. The final score was 54 Eagles - 52 Blue Streaks.

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