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Embracing Modern Medicine

New Technology Helps Wilton EMS Save Lives

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY WILTON — For EMS crews responding to a medical emergency, every second is crucial to their patient’s well-being. Advances in cellular technology are now allowing ambulances to relay medical information to hospitals faster than ever before, which could make all the difference for a person whose life might be in jeopardy.

Wilton EMS and three of their distinctive bright green emergency vehicles are the first local ambulance providers to receive the Gateway mobile enterprise network. The network allows the ambulance to transmit the patient’s medical history and condition to the emergency room before they

arrive. EMTs used to hand over written information upon their arrival at the hospital.

The Gateway network was developed by a Canadian company called In Motion Technology and cost an estimated $2,000 per unit.

“We’ve always embraced technology at Wilton and tried to correlate that back to the spectrum of patient care,” said Wilton EMS Chief of Operations Nash Alexander. “This was just a natural progression.”

Wilton EMS also began using Zoll X Series portable heart monitors to work in conjunction with the Gateway network. The devices work off a wireless signal inside the ambulance itself and use cellular See Wilton EMS pg. 6

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Saratoga Springs Police Department honors Investigator Laura Emanatian.

Healthy Living Market Contest Kicks Off Check inside for details about our new contest with the soon to be open Healthy Living Market.

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Inside TODAY Obituaries 5 Valentine Gift Guide 10–11 Nash Alexander demonstrate the Zoll X Series portable heart monitor.

SEDC’s Shelby Schneider Honored with National Award

SARATOGA SPRINGS — For local businesswoman Shelby Schneider, winning the “40 Under 40” award from Development Counselors International (DCI) was not an individual achievement, nor a personal one, it was an

Officer of the Year

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Keeping Saratoga Viable

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY

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achievement made possible by the entire organization she works for – Saratoga Economic Development Corporation.

“It speaks volumes for SEDC,” said “I work for a strong organization. It is not a reflection of me but of SEDC because we have the right support group and people and the things we’ve been able to do that

made [the award] possible.”

Schneider, 38, was nominated for the first-ever award last year and was picked to receive it along with 39 other people from a pool of 150 nominations. Each winner was chosen for their success in bringing in economic development to their communities. They See Schneider pg. 7

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

St. Clement’s Students Celebrate Catholic Schools Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, which runs from January 27 to February 2, the students at St. Clement’s had themselves a rootin’-tootin’ good time learning different types of Spanish and line dances as part of their Cultural Arts program. Other Cultural Arts activities include trips to Proctors and the Palace Theater, Tang Museum workshops, trips to the Lake George Opera among many others. On January 30, the students got to show off some of their moves dressed in the fanciest threads this side of the Mississippi River courtesy of Homespun Community Dancing.

Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

From Left To Right: Paul Rosenberg, Peter Davis, George Wilson

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 Taylor I. Harris, 21, of Albany Street in Schenectady was arrested January 26 along Circular Street in Saratoga Springs and charged with driving while intoxicated, and operating a motor vehicle with bloodalcohol content of greater than .80 percent, both Class A misdemeanors.

Police observed Harris go through a stop sign on Caroline Street before continuing on East Street toward Circular Street. The vehicle then failed to stop at a traffic signal and was pulled over. After the officers identified Harris as the driver, they issued a series of field sobriety tests and took Harris into custody.

Makaun A. Jackson, 39, of Grand Avenue was arrested January 25 along Grand Avenue and charged with two counts of criminal sale of controlled substance in the thirddegree, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, all Class B felonies. Jackson was also charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventhdegree, a Class A misdemeanor. The Saratoga Springs Police Department Special Investigations Narcotics Unit arrested Jackson on a County Court warrant for selling cocaine in the city of Saratoga Springs. Jackson was arrested as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation for the distribution of cocaine in the city.

Tristan A. Frey, 21, of Lawrence Street was arrested January 25 along Lawrence Street and charged with criminal possession of controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a Class D felony. Frey was also charged with six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, all Class A misdemeanors. Frey was also cited for possession of a controlled substance outside of its original container and unlawful possession of marijuana, violation charges. Frey was cited for the following drugs: hashish, MDMA, LSD, hydrocodone, Clonazapam and cocaine.

The Saratoga Springs Police Department Special Investigations Narcotics Unit arrested Frey after determining him as a person of interested in an ongoing narcotics

investigation. The list of narcotics indicates what was obtained by police following the arrest.

James L. Flacke, 53, of Railroad Place was arrested January 27 and charged with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a Class E felony.

He was also charged with stalking in the fourth-degree, a Class B misdemeanor. Flacke was observed outside the door of his ex-wife’s apartment, and was allegedly knocking on the door and attempting to leave a box outside the door.

Flacke advised he was there to visit an ex-girlfriend. He was told he was in violation of an order of protection and was arrested. This is the sixth arrest for Flacke since the start of the calendar year.

Nicholas A. Treffiletti, 29, of Ash Street was arrested January 27 along Myrtle Street and charged with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a Class E felony. Treffiletti was also charged with criminal mischief in the fourth-degree preventing assistance, assault in the third-degree with intent to cause physical harm, unauthorized use of a vehicle without consent and criminal trespass in the third-degree, all Class A misdemeanors. He was also charged with harassment in the second-degree, a violation. Officers responded to a domestic dispute, where the victim said Treffiletti assaulted her and caused damage to her home.

Treffiletti had left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival. When officers located Treffiletti, he was arrested and celled pending his arraignment.

William S. Dudley, 26, of 11th Street in Schenectady was arrested January 27 along Circular Street and charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor. He

BLOTTER was also charged with five separate violation charges relating to the DWI stop. Officers pulled over a vehicle that had appeared to have been in an accident, and observed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. They soon identified the driver as Dudley. Officers detected the presence of alcohol on Dudley’s breath and asked him to perform a series of field sobriety tests, which he agreed to, but refused a roadside pre-screening for intoxication. He was taken into custody. The next morning police determined the damage was from a previous incident and unrelated to this incident.

Michael Futia, 24, of Matilda Street in Albany was arrested January 27 along Route 9 and charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with blood-alcohol content greater than .08 percent, both Class A misdemeanors. He was also charged with failing to keep right, a violation. A car was observed driving erratically along Avenue of the Pines and making numerous lane changes without signaling. After crossing the center yellow line, officers stopped the car and identified the driver as Futia. After being issued a series of field sobriety tests, he was taken into custody.

William Z. Dorrough, 24, of Fellows Road in Clifton Park, was arrested January 27 along Caroline Street and charged with assault in the third-degree with intent to cause physical injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Officers responded to an altercation at the Paddock Lounge on Caroline Street. After they arrived, they found Dorrough detained

by bar security. Security said that Dorrough was upset after being told he could not enter an area reserved for a private party. When one of the guests at the party attempted to leave, Dorrough struck the victim in the head and face for no reason. He was arrested at the scene and celled until the next morning. The victim did require medical treatment following the attack.

Michael J. Siska, 22, of Heath Street in Corinth was arrested January 27 along Caroline Street and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Siska was asked to leave a bar on Caroline Street for being loud and disruptive toward other patrons. After leaving the bar, Siska began harassing people and

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attempting to start fights with other people. Officers on the scene warned Siska and asked him to go home, but he did not listen and continued to antagonize members of the public.

He was then taken into custody.

Donald C. Vancour, of Pine Circle in Pownal, Vermont was arrested January 26 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Vancour was allegedly very intoxicated and attempting to gain entry into the Needlewurks Tattoo Parlor in Congress Plaza, which had locked the doors to prevent his entry. Officers noticed that Vancour had removed the majority of his clothing as they responded to the call. He was arrested and celled for the night.

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week in Review Saratoga Springs Police Continue Search for Bank Robbery Suspect SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to the Saratoga Springs Police Department, a Trustco Bank located inside the Congress Plaza was robbed the evening of January 28.

Officers responded to a 911 call at 5:40 p.m. that a bank robbery had just taken place at the Trustco.

When officers arrived, they secured the scene and began asking witnesses for a description.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’9”5’10” and was wearing black sweatpants with a white drawstring, a black zip-up hooded sweatshirt and a black baseball cap. He indicated to the bank teller that he had a handgun, but it was not confirmed by any witnesses that the man was armed. He was also carrying a gray Wal-Mart shopping bag.

The suspect left the bank and was last seen headed south on Hamilton Street. It is not immediately known how much the suspect made off with.

Lt. John Catone said in a release that the suspect was “someone dressed in all black, [with a] white string hanging from the pants and some type of bandana or cloth tied around the bicep area.”

Surveillance footage from the bank was released Wednesday, January 30. Saratoga Springs Police promptly released the photo to the

public, though the image of the suspect is not clear. Readers can view the photo online on Saratoga TODAY’s Facebook page.

The police department is asking anyone who saw someone fitting that description leaving the CVS plaza area on Monday evening between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Saratoga Police Department at (518) 5841800. Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

Gavin Staulters Sentenced Two to Six Years in State Prison in Drunk Driving Death BALLSTON SPA — Gavin Staulters was sentenced to two to six years in state prison January 30 after hitting and killing a Milton teenage girl while driving drunk last summer.

Staulters was driving a 2003 Ford Escape when he crossed onto the shoulder of West Milton Road on July 7, 2012 and struck Kari Liedel, 14, who was walking along the road with friends. Liedel was less than a mile away from her home.

Liedel would have been a sophomore at Ballston Spa High School this year.

Staulters pleaded guilty in September to second-degree vehicular manslaughter. Once he is released from prison, Staulters will

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he drives.

Schuylerville Woman Indicted in Summer Shooting Case BALLSTON SPA — Joey Paul of Schuylerville has been indicted in the July 1 shooting that killed her boyfriend last summer.

Paul, 29, was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon charges, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office.

Paul has been accused of shooting Matthew Furlani, 28, with a rifle at point-blank range in the Church Street apartment they lived in.

When state troopers arrived the morning of July 1, they found Furlani dead. Paul was the only other person inside the home, according to District Attorney James A. Murphy III at the time. He added that Furlani did not have a weapon on him when troopers arrived.

Saratoga Springs Teen Charged with Two Felonies in Two Months SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs teenager stole a car January 8 from a Madison Avenue residence and crashed it the next day in Greenfield, trapping two underage females inside, police said.

Damen M. Davis-Breuer, 17, of Ash Street was charged January 29 with

third-degree grand larceny, a felony, after police say he stole a 2008 Acura from a residence sometime in the overnight hours of January 8.

Police found the vehicle totaled on South Greenfield Road the afternoon of January 9 with two underage females trapped inside. Davis-Breuer was nearby but provided a false identity to police, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney office. Davis-Breuer was charged at the scene with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, and false personation, a misdemeanor.

Police and prosecutors said DavisBreuer allegedly stole the Acura the same morning the car’s owner was planning to move to Florida. The victim had packed a rooftop carrier with his possessions, including his computer and other valuables. Police found the carrier unopened on a trail behind the Wilton Mall where DavisBreuer had allegedly deserted it.

No one was seriously injured in the crash.

This is the second time in two months that Davis-Breuer has been charged with a felony in the city.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

obituaries

Rosemary Litwak

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rosemarie Litwak passed away peacefully on January 23. She was 84.

Rosemarie was born as Rosemarie Helen Casmass in 1928 in Brooklyn. She and Marty

were married in 1947 and lived happily together for 63 years until his passing in 2011.

Rosemarie is survived by her sister Loretta and brother- in- law Bob Frankie of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida; son Paul Litwak of Wilton; daughter Roseanne and son-in-law Dan Sexton of Selden; and daughter Beth and son-in-law Joe Germano of Saratoga Springs. She was the loving grandmother of six grandchildren, Kasia, Michael, Mo, Danny, Isabelle and Olivia. She also leaves beloved nieces, nephews and cousins in the extended Casmass, Nigro, Litwak, and Sigelakis families.

She was predeceased by her brother John Casmass.

A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church at 24 Circular Street in Saratoga

Helen L. Berrigan

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen L. Berrigan of Lincoln Avenue and Friends Lake, Chestertown, passed away peacefully Friday, January 11 at Saratoga Hospital, after a brief illness. She was 91.

In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband, Tom; her brother James McBride; her sister Margaret McBride and a granddaughter.

Survivors include three sons,

Thomas F. (Carol) Berrigan of Schuylerville, Joseph P. (Patricia) Berrigan of Saratoga Springs, George M. (JoAnn) Berrigan of South Glens Falls; two daughters, Margaret Berrigan (Ed Papero) and Nancy (Jack) Reap all of Houston, TX; a sister, Jane M. James of South Glens Falls; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Helen’s family would like to give special thanks to the Saratoga Springs Fire Dept., Dr. Case and the nurses in the emergency room, Dr. Ares and the nursing staff on C3 for the excellent care given to Helen during her stay at the hospital.

Graveside services will be at the Chestertown Cemetery in the spring, at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Ethel F. Bounds SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ethel F. Bounds of Wesley Health Care Center died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday January 22. She was 78 years old.

Born on August 22, 1934, in Bacon Hill, she was the daughter

of the late Edward Brown and Susan Wolf Brown.

Mrs. Bounds is pre-deceased by her husband William Bounds who died on January 21, 1996, She is also predeceased by two grandsons, Jason and Steven Bounds,

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Juanita K. Stimpfle Springs at 1:30 p.m. on February 2 with a reception to follow at the Gideon Putnam Hotel. Interment will be at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemarie’s name may be made to either the Volusia County Council on Aging, PO Box 671, Daytona Beach, FL 32115-0671, www.coavolusia.org, to support the Meals on Wheels program, or to the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, 40 New St., PO Box 5120, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, www.saratogaeoc.org, to support their soup kitchen and rural food delivery programs.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Juanita K. Stimpfle died on Sunday, January 27. She was 98.

She was married for 33 years to Clair B. Stimpfle who died in 1971. Their son Jerry lives in Michigan with his wife Susie and their daughter Nedra lives in Saratoga Springs.

There will be no calling hours and burial will be in Ohio at the convenience of the family.

John Joseph LeMay, Sr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Joseph LeMay, Sr. died Monday, January 28.

Born on August 3, 1936 in Dublin, MA he was the son of the late John and Frances Le May. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister Joan, brother Emmert; and most recently his wife, Frances Kondenar LeMay. two brothers Edward and Nelson Brown and three sisters, Mary Lewis, Kathryn Maynard and Rose Marie Anuszewski.

Survivors include her son William Bounds of Stillwater, and his wife Connie; three daughters, Brenda Lee Fish of Fort Edward, Sue A. Hanna of Saratoga

Survivors include his sons, John and his wife Frances LeMay, Stephen; a daughter Suzanne and her husband Jed Bradley; grandaughter Kyleigh Bradely; his very supportive and caring brother-in-law Martin and his wife Eleanor Kondenar; brothers Bryan and Augustine and a sister Mary.

Relatives and friends may call from 10–11 a.m. Friday, February 1 at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church by the Rev. Neil Draves- Arpaia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Springs and Theresa A. Bounds of Schuylerville; four sisters, Susan Weatherwax, Alice Booth and Eleanor Brown all of Greenwich, and Theresa Lampman of North Carolina; grandchildren Christina Mack, Edward Fish Jr., Candice Bounds, Nicholas Hanna, William Bounds III, Kevin Bounds and

Memorials in Juanita’s name may be made to Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Ethel Falby BALLSTON SPA — Ethel Elizabeth Daggs Falby of Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, died on Saturday January 19.

She was 101 years old.

Born on September 13, 1911 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Emory Daggs and Maud Wicks Daggs.

She is pre-deceased by four brothers: Emory Daggs Sr., Joseph Daggs, Donald Daggs and Richard Daggs and a sister Margaret Daggs Caron.

Survivors include her brother Rev. Robert Daggs, sister Henrietta Alston of Saratoga Springs and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were Saturday, January 26 with burial at Greenridge Cemetery immediately following.

Donald Millis Jr.; two step grandchildren—Robin Thompson and Charles Warner, 14 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A mass of Christian burial was held at the Notre Dame Visitation Church 18 Pearle St. Schuylerville on Friday, January 25.

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Wilton EMS Upgrades On-Board Equipment continued from page 1 networks to relay information to other outside providers. The technology isn’t just new for Wilton EMS, but also Zoll Medical as well.

“They’re also using us as a set up site since this is a pretty radical development for Zoll Medical, too.

We’re going to be one of the first sites to do this,” said Nash.

When traveling through

Northern Saratoga County, cellular signals can vary by location.

The Wilton EMS ambulances function as mobile wireless internet hot spots, which allow their devices to function harmoniously during transport.

“Basically, the system works in two different ways,” said Nash. “One lets us get to the outside world on a

4G connection within the device. If we don’t have 4G connectivity, we have wireless connectivity in the ambulance so everything will still talk to each other but not to the outside world.”

Beginning in March, Wilton EMS will enter the second phase of their technological upgrades by implementing a system called RescueNet Link, which Nash says will greatly increase the amount of information that will be provided to hospitals upon patient arrival.

“In phase two, rather than have to prompt the download of the information, it is going to be done automatically and done in real time. The hospital is going to be able to see the patient’s medical history, the medications they are on, the treatments we have performed, the patient’s current vital signs and electrocardiogram (EKG) data. We’ll be able to view that on a 19-inch touch screen on the back of the ambulance, which will be

generated automatically as opposed to having to prompt it.”

RescueNet Link could be vital in situations involving car accidents, children, the elderly or the incapacitated, where the patient might be unable to communicate with the medical responders what is going on. Nash believes monitoring the vital signs of people suffering from a cardiac episode will especially benefit from this technology.

“The big one is heart attacks,” said Nash. “People with elevated myocardial infarction, especially, where doctors do want to see what the electrocardiogram looks like and what their vital signs are.”

In doing this, Nash and his crew are able to focus on the patient rather than dealing with transmitting the information. It also removes a step in the transmission process, saving more time that could be spent providing care.

“These devices let us send the

data to a fax machine or an email address right from the machine. We don’t need to send it to a receiving station anymore,” said Nash.

The Zoll X machine produces a read out of the patient’s vital signs and EKG information, which the provider can then watch like a video in the event of an episode during transport.

“We can scroll through the data and if there is a period of time we specifically want the doctor to see, they can view it on the monitor,” Nash explained.

Wilton Ambulance currently has 27 employees with a similar number of volunteers to supplement their staff. Nash says their volunteers are anyone from retired engineers to Skidmore students that serve the 36-square mile stretch of land between Exit 15 and the Moreau town line.

“We’re always looking for volunteers. They’re a very important part of our operation,” said Nash.

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Shelby Schneider Wins 40 Under 40 continued from page 1

came from all over the country and world, including Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Iraq.

Schneider is the Director of Marketing and Economic Development Specialist for SEDC. DCI looked for individuals who raised the bar in economic development, “those who have brought innovation, high standards, strong character and a track record of success to their community and profession,” according to their website.

Schneider, while a student at Skidmore, had an internship with SEDC. She fell in love with the art of finding ways to attract businesses to the community. When a position with SEDC opened in 2000, she was hired. It was Schneider who implemented the ramp-up of and administration of Saratoga County’s Empire Zone Program. She was in charge of the program until its end in 2010.

Schneider explained that SEDC has to stay ahead of the curve, exploring what kinds of businesses would be viable for the area while also seeking out incentives to entice them to try Saratoga County.

“We first looked at attracting main manufacturers like Ball and Quad Graphics,” said Schneider.

“Then further down the road, we went after business like Target and Ace [at Exit 16.] We had to have a well-thought out plan to attract the right industry.”

Those industries involved the Luther Forest Tech Park and GlobalFoundaries.

She credited media coverage, such as local papers and national outlets such as Diane Sawyer’s

coverage of GlobalFoundaries, as helping promote the county. Her public relations efforts have landed media coverage in the Christian Science Monitor, The Economist, the Huffington Post and other blogs and publications.

Schneider also credited social media, noting that SEDC’s LinkedIn presence has almost 2000 participants, adding to their networking resources, a vital component in today’s social-media driven marketplace.

“We use social media for promoting and educating the community,” explained Schneider. “We have made some valuable connections and it is really a great way to get people engaged in the business environment in Saratoga County.”

Continuing, she said that while the distinction of being named one of the movers and shakers of economic development has been an honor, she is happier the organization is doing something to encourage the younger generation to become involved.

“I am glad DCI is doing this 40 Under 40 – it will bring new talent into the field of economic development,” said Schneider, who was part of the initiative for the 9/11 First Responders Respite held in Saratoga County when she was involved in Leadership Saratoga, a Chamber of Commerce program.

She noted, though, the work is never done when trying to keep an area economically viable.

“It is an endless cycle – there is retention and a matter of understanding what our assets are,” said Schneider. “Our next hurdle will be infrastructure and the

next generation of technological startups.”

SEDC is also proud of Schneider and her hard work and innovative ideas, crediting her with helping keep Saratoga County viable and in economic growth.

“It is an honor to have such a well-respected, national organization recognizes one of our own,” said SEDC president Dennis Brobston. “We are so happy to see Shelby recognized for her efforts in the field of economic development. It also shines a positive light on the strength of organization and the impact that Saratoga County has had in the field of economic development.”

For more information on DCI’s “40 Under 40” winners, visit www. aboutdci.com/40under40.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Emanatian Named Saratoga Springs Officer of the Year

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY

Photo courtesy of Deborah Neary

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Police Department announced their 2012 Police Officer of the Year to be Investigator Laura Emanatian at a press conference held in the City Council Chambers January 29.

On hand for the occasion were the Saratoga Springs Police Lieutenant’s PBA President and Detective Division Commander of the Saratoga Springs Police Department, Lieutenant John Catone and Lieutenant Sean Briscoe, who presented Investigator Emanatian with a plaque commemorating her award. Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen and SSPD Captain Michael Chowske, who Catone remarked will likely be present for his final ceremony in a dress uniform before his pending retirement from the force.

“Investigator Emanatian is a very hands-on and determined investigator who never stays away from getting involved in a case.

2012 proved to be an extremely busy and rewarding year for Investigator Emanatian in terms of her responsibilities within the investigation division,” Catone said during the ceremony.

Catone explained Emanatian’s role with the force, as well as cited two specific examples that led to her being tabbed as the Officer of the Year.

“Emanatian is the primary investigator who tracks the over

30-plus registered sex offenders that live within the city limits and makes sure that they are complying with their terms and conditions of being a registered sex offender,” explained Catone. “Along with Investigator Glen Vidnansky, Emanatian is a very active member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task force that is affiliated with the NYSP and is soon to be a part of the FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force.”

Investigator Emanatian routinely handles cases involving burglary, rape, sexual assault and domestic assault, but the two instances Catone cited involve her work catching sexual predators on the internet and keeping them away from children.

While she gratiously accepted the award and posed for the assembled photographers, Investigator Eminatian humbly declined to comment, amiably remarking “No, ma’am,” when a reporter asked if she would speak from the podium.

On February 23, 2012, while working as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Emanatian intercepted a request from an older male who was attempting to meet an underage girl online for the purpose of a sexual relationship. They would continue their correspondence until July 2012.

The male, who was later identified as 51-year-old William Jamieson of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was under the impression that he was speaking with a 14-year-old girl from Saratoga Springs. On July 3, 2012, Jamieson traveled to Saratoga Springs and booked a hotel room

before heading to the designated meeting spot of Congress Park.

He was confronted by Lt. Catone and Investigator John Barney and promptly placed under arrest.

Jamieson is being tried in a Federal Court.

On March 28, 2012, another older male individual attempted to solicit sexual intercourse from what he believed to be a 14-yearold female. Investigator Eminatian intercepted that request as well, and would later identify the individual as 55-year-old John Dooley of Rochester, New York. Dooley would continue his correspondence with Eminatian until May 11, when he traveled to Saratoga Springs to meet with who he believed was an underage female for the purpose of sex.

Dooley would be confronted by not only SSPD Investigator Vidnansky, but also FBI Agent Dave Fallon, who promptly placed Dooley under arrest. When arrested, Dooley was registered as a Level 3 Sex Offender in New York State.

“This type of work by Investigator Eminatian to keep sexual predators away from the children of our community and children all over the state is one of the many reasons why Eminatian has been selected as the 2012 Officer of the Year,” said Catone.

Eminatian is a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and SUNY Brockport. She has a Master’s Degree from Boston University and is currently in pursuit of a second Master’s Degree at Marist University. She lives locally with her husband and two children.

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Local Catholic High Schools Band Together for Sandy Victims Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

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Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by: Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D, Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

H.O.P.E. Clinic Adoptable Pets

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic High School students hosted a dance for the students of the other Diocesan high schools: Catholic Central, Bishop Maginn, and Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons, as well as students from LaSalle Institute.

The proceeds of the dance are being donated to help a Catholic high school in New York which was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

“We wanted to reach out to a fellow Catholic high school to help those students that lost so much in the hurricane and thought it was a great way for the Catholic high schools in our area to band together for a common cause.”

Pictured above are Anna Leone, Jaimie Delaney and Elle Valentine, juniors at Saratoga Central Catholic, who organized the evening.

Ballston Spa Middle School Team Competes in Future City Competition BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Middle School Future City team recently competed in the Capital District’s Future City Competition. The team’s city named Petra was located in a desert and included a water catchment and purification system, solar April is a sweet 7 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound. Good with dogs, cats, kids and has plenty of energy. She needs a fenced in yard or long walks daily. Great companion and obedience trained. She would be a free adoption to an active senior.

Coconut and Keebler are sisters who are about a year old. They were dumped with a bunch of other cats along some train tracks.

They are on the timid side, but are very nice kitties and warm up to you quickly.

For many other loving pets searching for forever homes, please visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org and like the Facebook page for event updates, adoptable pets, educational content and more.

panels, and wind turbines. Their city won the “Best Green Design Model” award. The team also won the “Best Computer Design” award for the city they created using Sim City.

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StartUp Weekend Saratoga Announces Location SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local entrepreneur and event organizer, Robert Manasier, announced the 2013 location for StartUp Weekend-Saratoga www. saratoga.startupweekend.org. It will be held at the TEC-SMART Campus at Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® (STEP®), located at 345 Hermes Road, Malta.

“This is a perfect location for our event. Our mission is aligned with TEC-SMART, providing resources to the startup community locally. An added benefit is the infrastructure is already on site so that added services do not need to be brought in,” said Manasier. “Diamond Point Advisory Group and Capital Region Entrepreneur Group led the search and provided the resources to source and locate our options. This is an excellent place to hold our inaugural event.”

Manasier said the early response from participants, coaches and sponsors has been “robust.”

“We are still in need of added sponsors for food, beverages, swag items, office supplies

(especially whiteboards/easels) and in-kind services for the grand prizes, as well as, monetary sponsors,” said Manasier.

Claudia Iannuzzo (CEO, Pereg Ventures), a judge for the event, commented that the weekend was a great opportunity for local investors and idea-minded people.

“Smart investors, like smart entrepreneurs, are always looking to learn from, and engage with entrepreneurs, other investors and future business partners,” said Iannuzzu. “Startup Weekend-Saratoga is a phenomenal opportunity to do exactly that, especially with the collaborative and open environment the organizers have created.”

For more information and for sponsorship opportunities, please visit the website at www. saratoga.startupweekend.org.

Palio Merges With Ignite Health

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Palio, a Saratoga Springs–based pharmaceutical and health care marketing firm has merged with New York City-based Ignite Health.

The new firm, which also has an office in Irvine, California, is known as Palio + Ignite. The firms were previously affiliated as units of inVentiv Health Communications of Burlington, Massachusetts.

Mike Myers, who had been president of Palio, is now president of the combined entity, which has 200 employees in the three offices.

With revenue of $26.6 million, Palio ranked as the largest communications agency in the Albany region on a Business Review list.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Officers Installed for Builders Association

LATHAM — At 32, Ben Cangeleri is the youngest person ever installed as president of the Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association in its history.

Cangeleri, 32, is the President of Schrader & Company, Inc., a nationally recognized residential construction company providing a full range of remodeling services for 40 years.

“It’s an honor and privilege for me to serve as President of the Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association,” said Cangeleri. “This is a dynamic, vibrant organization comprised of motivated industry professionals who volunteer their time and resources to continuously improve the residential construction industry.”

Executive Officers for 2013 are: Vice President—Annemarie Mitchell, CEO of Legacy Timber Frames; Associate Vice

President—David Phaff, Realty USA; Secretary—Jim Amsler, Vice President BCI Construction; Treasurer—Steven Stiansen, General Manager for Crawford Door & Window Sales; and Immediate Past President – Bryan Smith, President of Bryland.

The 2013 Board of Directors represent the many facets of the home building industry and bring valuable knowledge and experience to lead the CRBRA. Recently installed Board Members include: Michele Brown, Belmonte Builders; Mike Curtis, SEFCU; Tim Gallagher, Architex; Greg Gaskell, Bellevue Builders Supply; Anthony Guidarelli, Guidarelli Construction; Brian McCormick, McCormick Carpentry; Luke Michaels, The Michaels Group; Ken Sherman, HIG Construction; Todd Stewart, Stewart Construction; Rich Stufflebeam, Stufflebeam, Grogan & Martin; Shawn VanVeghten, VanVeghten Construction and Adam Zima, Capitol District Supply.

The Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner was held in Clifton Park on January 15.

The Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association is the professional trade association for the residential development, construction and remodeling industry and affiliated with NYSBA and NAHB. For additional information on the organization, go to crbra.com.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Senior Hope New Board of Directors

ALBANY — Senior Hope Counseling, Inc., a not-for-profit non-intensive substance abuse treatment program for seniors 50 years and older and their families, announced its 2012 board of directors, including new Board President William Brian Barr.

Barr is a retired social worker and substance abuse counselor. He has been a volunteer and activist in the Capital Region for more than 35 years, working closely with such service organizations as the Neighborhood Resource Center, Rotary Club and United Way. Before joining Senior Hope’s board as vice president in 2005, he served as Associate Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Prior to that position, he was the clinic and community service director for LaSalle School, a post he held for 28 years.

In 2011, Barr was honored by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service at a national recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. where he spoke before volunteer leaders from across the country. The Jefferson Awards – often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for public service” – are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public service in America, presented on both national and local levels. The awards program, whose past national honorees include Rosalynn Carter, Colin Powell and Oprah Winfrey, serves as a call to action for volunteers in local communities.

The Barr family experienced a deep personal tragedy when they lost their 18-year-old son to suicide in 1984. Since that time, Barr

has been a prominent voice in the suicide prevention movement, as one of the first to speak of suicide as a disease. He also recognized the need for specialized treatment and the importance of renewing dignity to those most affected by the loss of a loved one. His work has been published in several venues, including Prevention magazine and the book, One Bite at a Time: Attitude Control in Daily Living.

Barr is a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, St. Michaels College and received his masters in social work (MSW) from Boston College. He is also an affiliate member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

The complete listing of Senior Hope’s 2012-13 Board of Directors is as follows: Brian Barr, LCSW-R, CASAC (President); Alice Green, PhD (Vice President); Alan Lobel, MBA (Treasurer); Karen Lobel, MS (Secretary); Robert Conway, Jr.; Betty Devine, MSW; Rose Golden, LMSW; Alice King, PhD; Peter Knapp; Margarita Perez; Cheryl Randall, Esq. Honorary board members include William Rockwood, PhD (Senior Hope cofounder), Adrienne Rockwood, MS, EdS (Senior Hope co-founder) and Father Peter Young.

BUSINESS

Saratoga National Opens Clifton Park Branch SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank & Trust is adding a new office in Clifton Park.

With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga National has bought a 3,750-square-foot building at 386 Clifton Park Center Road, off Exit 9 of the Northway.

The new office is expected to open in March, creating three new jobs. The branch, which will feature two drive-through lanes and a drive-up ATM, will be the bank’s seventh location in Saratoga County.

“We are hoping to deliver our style of true community banking to the Clifton Park market,” said Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company President and CEO David S. DeMarco. “We see great potential and opportunity in this expansion, and we’re excited to serve the residents and businesses of southern Saratoga County.”

Saratoga National is owned by Glens Falls-based Arrow Financial Corp. That holding company also owns Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co. and several area insurance and financial services firms.

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Service Star Awarded at Saratoga Hospital

Francolino joins High Rock Realty

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has named Teri Baldwin of Fort Edward the November Service Star of the Month. Teri, supervisor of phlebotomy, has been an employee at Saratoga Hospital since 2006. She was lauded for always being patient, understanding, and for going above and beyond to fulfill her responsibilities as a supervisor. The Service Star of the Month program recognizes employees and volunteers who go above and beyond the call of duty to provide great service to our patients, visitors and staff. A hospital wide celebration was held in her honor.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kristen Francolino has recently joined High Rock Realty as a licensed sales associate. She brings with her eight years of experience in buying and selling real estate in the Capital District and looks forward to serving all of her clients’ residential real estate needs.

High Rock Realty is a full service real estate company located at 193 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Kristen currently lives in Saratoga Springs and can be reached at (518) 527-8552 or at kfrancolino@ highrocksells.com.

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Education

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Maple Avenue Students Grill Local Congressman in Q&A Session

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tough, relevant questions pertaining to current controversial social and political issues.

After introducing himself and describing a typical day serving in Congress, the question and answer session opened up with a student named Samantha immediately diving into the hard-hitting issues, asking Tonko why he supports

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In an hour-long visit with the eighth grade students of Maple Avenue Middle School, local Congressman Paul Tonko (D, NY-20) was faced with a variety of

hydraulic fracking.

Tonko responded without hesitation, explaining that he “doesn’t necessarily support” fracking and that the method needs to be further researched in several areas before it should be implemented in New York.

From there, students continued to ask the Congressman questions

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that are also currently being asked by adults all over America, including the steps he wants taken against gun violence as well as how he will work to protect law-abiding gun owners, both questions that have been hotly debated since the Sandy Hook school shooting.

Addressing both questions, Tonko explained that society was different when the Second Amendment was written and that it now needs to be read “in the right context.” Tonko went on to say that “gun rights are protected and will stay protected,” though “there will be a huge debate on the types of gun restrictions,” adding that “magazine clips offer another opportunity for mass shootings.” He also said that there needs to be a thoughtful discussion on mental healthcare.

“We will provide what is essential while protecting your Second Amendment rights for protection, hunting and target shooting,” Tonko concluded.

A few students also questioned the way Congress maintains its finances and the country’s budget.

A student named Josh asked why Congress created an unsustainable budget, while another student asked Tonko’s opinions on privatizing Social Security.

“Why does Congress think having over 17 trillion dollars of debt is acceptable?” asked one eighth-grader named Kristin.

“There has always been debt,” Tonko answered. “And there always will be. The issue is to break down the debt so the economy grows faster than the debt—we’re making efforts in Congress to bring it down in the next decade.”

Tonko also got a chance to take a shot at Tea Party politics in Congress when a student asked him what he can do for the homeless

who have to be outside in the freezing New York climate.

“We need more human services programs for homeless people,” Tonko said, adding that he was able to open up a shelter in his hometown of Amsterdam, which took in over 200 homeless people during the recent bout of freezing weather. “I’d love to do battle for economic and social issues.”

Tonko added that the 112th Congress was “deemed the most dysfunctional term in the history of the House,” blaming the “rigid, farright Tea Party thinking inside the House” for using “stall tactics, disinvesting in research and disinvesting in job creation.”

“People are upset about the gamesmanship that has been gripping Congress,” Tonko said.

After answering a few more questions from the interested students, Tonko concluded his question and answer session with the eighth-graders but stayed longer to meet some of the students and discuss some of his answers with them.

“I was impressed [with the students],” Tonko said. “I think they showed great academics and thoughtfulness. Quality begins and ends with sound dialogue, and this is the soundest you could look for—I thought they were up on their studies and their issues and they had a sense of goal that I could interpret into their questions.”

Tonko said that speaking with the students was motivating for him.

“It motivates you to go back to Washington and tell those that don’t want to invest or don’t want to share that vision of where we could be, that a nation as sophisticated as ours has to plan its way into the future, and we do that with advanced manufacturing, a commitment to an innovation economy which is a global race, and we do it with a commitment to research.

“Coming here and hearing that perspective and seeing the depth of their attention to the issues fills me with hope,” Congressman Tonko added. “The next generation is prepping itself, as they should—they’re the inspiration for all of us, and I thank them for that bold inspiration.”

Education

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Saratoga Springs High School Students Read Original Poetry During Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event

Ballston Spa Students Selected for Participation in All-County Music Festival BALLSTON SPA — These students will be representing Ballston Spa at the All County Orchestra and Jazz Band Festival on February 2:

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School students from Bridgette Gallagher’s 9 Honors English class presented their original poetry during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on January 21. During the program at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs, the students read King quotations, followed by

poems they wrote based on the quotes. Ms. Gallagher described the students’ poetry as “fantastic.”

“I was so happy and proud to bring our students to this event,” she added.

Left to right in the photo are ninth-graders Drew Zeinhert, Eli Fisher, Tara Eaton, Scout Watkins, and senior Rosemary Palmateer.

Also participating was Katya Leidig, who is not in the photo.

BOCES to Hold Open House February 5–6 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Washington-Saratoga-WarrenHamilton-Essex BOCES will hold open houses next week at its two Career and Technical Education Centers.

The F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs will have its Open House on Tuesday, February 5, and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls will open its doors Wednesday, February 6.

Both Open Houses will run from 6–8 p.m.

Each Open House will feature demonstrations of the BOCES’ Career and Technical Education programs. Attendees will learn about industry certifications they can earn, in addition to college credit or advanced placement, through programs such as: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice Studies, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Graphic and Visual Communications, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment, Horse Care, Horticulture

and Landscaping, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Information Te c h n o l o g i e s / N e t w o r k i n g , Machine Tool Technology, New Visions Engineering, New Visions Health Careers Exploration, Power Sports Technology, Practical Nursing, and Welding.

Open House visitors will learn how Career and Technical Education programs help students prepare for high paying careers and college through hands-on learning, internships, and partnerships with business and industry.

Each Open House is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, go to www. wswheb o ces.org/Op enHous e.

WSWHE BOCES serves over 41,000 students of all ages and abilities in 31 rural and city/suburban districts, in a five-county region.

6–7 Orchestra: Heather Aldous, Samantha DeRagon, Nate Zink, Logan Scholer, Shane Tomasek, Caitlin Wania, Whitney Wright, and Sarah Sierzenga.

8–9 Orchestra: Jacob Grace, Thomas Sheffield, Bryn Giambona, James Bonga, Kelsey Haltigan, Ayse Guvenilir, Gabriel Brown, Alexandra Franco, Madison Wachtel, Danica Smith, Taylor Poitras, and Drake McDonough.

SUNY Adirondack Appoints Dr. Martin McClinton Dean for Academic Affairs

10–12 Orchestra: Marisa Curcio, Caitlyn Gardiner, Allison Friends, Janelle Rothacker, Lauren Bell, Sabrina Molyneaux, Andrea Killian, and Nicole Christopher.

High School Jazz Band Marley Amico, 1st Tenor, and Hunter Somogie, Guitar.

The Saratoga Warren County Music Association All County Orchestra and Jazz Band festival will be held February 1 and 2 at South Glens Falls. The concert will be Saturday, February 2 at 3 p.m. at South Glens Falls High School. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.

Saratoga Builders Association Offering $1,000 Student Scholarship Award SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce their continued monetary commitment to education and will be awarding a $1,000 student scholarship in 2013.

The organization makes this scholarship available annually to high school seniors who are planning to pursue a construction industry education.

The scholarship award is open to any high school senior in Saratoga County who is planning to pursue construction education at a two or four-year accredited college or university or to students who would like to purchase tools for employment in construction. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school, to be eligible for this award. Each applicant must also submit a high school transcript or list of construction classes taken plus a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision.

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Applications for the Saratoga Builders Association Scholarship program must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2013. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted so please apply early. The winner and their school will be notified by May 1, 2013. To receive a scholarship application, please contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at (518) 366-0946 or bpotoker@ saratogabuilders.org.

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Dr. Martin McClinton QUEENSBURY — SUNY Adirondack has appointed Dr. Martin McClinton dean for academic affairs. Previously, Dr. McClinton was district director for academic affairs at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. McClinton will be responsible for the daily supervision and operation of the instructional program at SUNY Adirondack.

His duties will include coordinating the development of the academic schedule of credit courses; collaborating with faculty on the development of program proposals; leading campus based assessment of courses, general education, programs and certificates; initiating and coordinating partnerships with secondary schools and four-year colleges and universities; coordinating off-campus credit offerings at the Wilton Center, area high schools, and other sites; and assisting in the development of budgets for all academic programs and supervise and monitor these budgets throughout the fiscal year.

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NEWS

Saratoga Harness Racing Completes Acquisition of Casino in Colorado BLACK HAWK, COLORADO — Saratoga Harness Racing, Inc. (SHRI), owner of Saratoga Casino and Raceway in Saratoga Springs, announced January 29 it has completed its acquisition of Fitzgeralds Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado.

SHRI began operating Fitzgeralds Casino Black Hawk, one of the premier historic casino properties in the Black Hawk market, after closing on the purchase from The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (“Majestic Star”) and receiving licensing approval earlier in the month from the Colorado Division of Gaming. The $28 million purchase agreement was announced May 15, 2012.

The closing comes just five months after SHRI took part ownership in Ellis Park Race Course, an historic thoroughbred racetrack in Henderson, Kentucky. SHRI now manages Ellis Park after installing 187 Instant Racing Machines and building a casual dining restaurant at the track modeled after Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s “Lucky Joe’s” concept.

“This is yet another important

milestone for our company and we are very proud to add such a highly regarded property as the Fitzgeralds Casino Black Hawk to our growing portfolio of gaming operations,” said Dan Gerrity, President of SHRI. “I would like to thank Majestic Star and the Fitzgeralds management team and staff for their commitment to making the transition smooth and effective. I would also like to thank the Colorado Division of Gaming for their swift review and approval of our gaming license.”

SHRI plans to rebrand Fitzgeralds as Saratoga Casino Black Hawk while also providing significant property enhancements, including the installation of an escalator to improve accessibility to the casino’s third floor. Also being planned are upgrades to the property’s food and beverage options and an updated casino floor.

“Today represents the beginning of an exciting period as we begin work to bring the Saratoga Casino experience to Black Hawk,” Gentile said. “I am looking forward to working with this talented and dedicated team and to

becoming part of the Black Hawk community. Our guests can be assured that their points and promotional offerings will continue to be in force moving forward and that our focus will be on providing the highest quality entertainment and dining options with the best possible customer service.”

SHRI owns and operates Saratoga Casino and Raceway, in Saratoga Springs, NY, featuring over 1,700 slots; electronic table games; Vapor Night Club; two fullservice restaurants with buffets; a casual dining restaurant; three full-service bars; a deli; live harness racing; and simulcast wagering. SHRI is also a partner with Delaware North Companies in the operation of Gideon Putnam Resort and Roosevelt Baths in Saratoga Springs.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Mary Todd Lincoln— Was She Misunderstood?

MALTA — The Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library will be presenting a Presidents’ Day program about Mary Todd Lincoln on Wednesday, February 13 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Local author Patricia Nugent will lead a discussion about the first “First Lady,” presenting from her recently published article about Mary Todd Lincoln in the Ms. Magazine blog. The talk will explore whether Mary Todd Lincoln was a lunatic, as her only surviving son testified, or was she a woman who had suffered immeasurable loss with too little support? The discussion will explore how extreme grief can masquerade

as insanity.

Recently brought to life on the big screen by Sally Field in Lincoln, there’s a new compassion for, and interest in, this woman so loved by our beloved 16th president yet called “one of the most detested public women in American history” by historians.

Books written about Mrs. Lincoln will be reviewed.

Patricia A. Nugent is the author of They Live On: Saying Goodbye to Mom and Dad, a compilation of vignettes portraying the stages of caring for and saying goodbye to a loved one, as seen through the eyes of a daughter and her terminally ill parents. She served as a teacher, administrator, and adjunct professor, and has been published numerous times in national professional journals. She has a graduate degree in Communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she received literary awards (including one bestowed by Susan Sontag) for her creative nonfiction essays.

She is the current president of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County.

For more information, contact the library at (518) 682-2495.

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A Special Supplement to Saratoga TODAY • Pages 17-24

Upcoming Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show Celebrates 40 Years

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The 40th Annual Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show is almost upon us! From March 1–3, a huge variety of home and lifestyle businesses will all be showcased at the Saratoga City Center. Every year, thousands of shoppers embark upon the show’s more than 100 exhibits to find all kinds of services and products to match their lifestyles.

“The Home and Lifestyle Show brings our whole community together, making it easy for consumers to talk to providers of home products and services, as well as helping our local businesses to reach their customers efficiently,” said Charlie Wheeler, chair of the 2013 Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show.

“We’ll have exhibitors showing the latest trends in home improvement—from windows to storage and organization to fine furnishings—and also hit on lifestyle themes like energy conservation,

home recreation and outdoor living, and services for senior living,” Wheeler added. “It’s a fun event for all ages, whether you want to get right down to business or simply explore new ideas.”

Presented by The Rotary Club, proceeds from the event will be distributed to community organizations, youth scholarships, and international humanitarian projects.

More details on the event can be found below: General Information A variety of home and lifestyle businesses will exhibit on the main floor. Show hours are Friday, March 1, 5–9 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adult admission is $6; children 5–12, $1; children under 5 free. All proceeds from the show benefit charitable causes through the Rotary Club’s donations.

Thank you for your support!

Register for Prizes The show features lots of prizes, including: • Door Prizes, sponsored by Allerdice Building Supply • Big Prize: $250 gift certificate from Granite & Marble Works • Grand Prize: 50-inch flatscreen TV courtesy of Champion Window

Door prizes are drawn periodically throughout the weekend, while the larger prizes are drawn on Sunday afternoon at the show’s conclusion.

Exhibitor List and Discount Coupon Online See the website at www.rotaryhomeshow.com for updated show information, including a listing and map of exhibitors, as well as photos and news updates about the show.

Print out a $1-off coupon to save on adult admission.

Area Businesses Sponsor the Show The Rotary Club thanks the show’s generous sponsors for their support.

The Adirondack Trust Company is the Show’s major sponsor. Other sponsors include Allerdice/ACE Hardware (door prizes), Champion Window (grand prize), Granite & Marble Works (supporting sponsor), The Saratogian (show program), Saratoga Today (show magazine), and Saratoga.com (hospitality).

Save $5 on Friday Night Admission On Friday night, March 1, adults can receive a $5 discount on home show admission by showing a dinner receipt from a Saratoga Springs restaurant, dated between February 27 and March 2 (inclusive). The Home Show admission discount is good for up to two adults.

Plan Your Saratoga Summer On Saturday, March 2, a “Summer Fun—Stay & Play Showcase”

presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will offer “stay-cation” ideas with more than 30 summer hotspots featured.

Entrance is included with show admission.

Preserve and Restore Your Historic Home The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is hosting a Restoration Corner all weekend, where local specialists will be available from several local businesses to discuss plans for historic homes.

Special Appreciation Several local organizations help to make this show possible. In addition to the sponsors noted above, the Club thanks: Saratoga Springs City Center, Spa.net, Allerdice Party RentAll, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Advantage Press, and Best Buy.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Belmonte Builders Do It Yourself: Use Layering to Add Announces Phase V at Warmth, Coziness in Your Bedroom Floral Estates in Wilton WILTON —This long-awaited phase of the beautiful Floral Estates family neighborhood of custom homes is in the Saratoga School District (with Wilton taxes).

A variety of floor plans are available starting in the $500s. This is a great place to start a family or just find more room for one that’s expanding. For more information, call Belmonte Builders at (518) 3711000 or e-mail sales@belmontebuilders.com.

Standard Features Your new Belmonte Builders home includes many standard features that are typically upgrades.

For example, all of the homes include stainless steel appliances as standard. Please feel free to compare our quality to other builders.

You will see the difference you get with your new Belmonte home.

Learn more about this Belmonte neighborhood and the high quality standard features of the Floral Series homes.

Floor Plans Belmonte Builders’ awardwinning floor plans are like Mama’s secret sauce recipe that she holds close to the heart. Peter Belmonte and his team have fine-tuned their craft to create over 15 proprietary floor plans for a variety of needs.

You can start with a basic floor plan and customize your choices in many ways, including: • • • •

Square footage, master suite location Number of bedrooms and bathrooms External elevations Garage bays, just to name a few

Each floor plan has distinctive features like porches or classic details that develop in response to different needs or cultures. Use these features to help you think about the kind of house that fits your lifestyle; or, you may work with our architect to create a completely unique custom home all its own.

Designing homes with an imaginative blend of design style and modern convenience, we strive to build a home around your personality and lifestyle, and our customization options prove it. Whether working from one of our many standard base plans, blending in your own uniqueness, or borrowing elements from other designs, we will bring your vision of your dream home to reality. Please schedule an appointment today to review floor plans or discuss a custom home that will bound to excite!

With the holidays behind us, the longest weeks of winter lie ahead. Although January and February are thought of as the winter months, sometimes spring feels the coldest. Facing such frigid temperatures, sometimes the most comfortable way to stay warm is to curl up in bed with a book. But what if your bedroom is anything but cozy? All you need is a little layering of warmthenhancing elements to create a warm, dreamy retreat.

Take Advantage of Sales

Post-holiday sales are a terrific way to load up on flannel, fleece, or jersey sheet sets that will feel delicious to slip between at the end of a cold day. There are several types of fleece sheets to choose from, as well as microfleece varieties. For a sensual, luxurious feel that will make it seem impossible to get out of bed, try microplush sheets. Soft, sumptuous and toasty, they caress your

skin in a way flannel can’t touch.

When it comes to patterns, you’re no longer stuck with traditional options like snowflakes, penguins and polar bears. Many winter sheets are now available in smart-looking paisleys, plaids and solids.

Rest Easy

Creating a luxurious bedroom retreat is about having plenty of options for warmth.

Large plush blankets are great for topping the bed when you want to relax before slipping under the sheets for the night. Add some large, fluffy European square pillows in a soft texture, like alpaca, to lean against while watching TV or reading.

To give the bedroom a warm, golden glow, add a candle garden on top of a dresser. Fill a large plate or platter with small stones or glass pebbles and add four to six pillar candles in varied heights.

On the floor, add sheepskin

or fluffy rugs, such as shag. Place one on either side of the bed so you have a warm spot step when you get up in the morning. Add a runner if the walk to the bathroom transitions from carpet to cold tile or wood.

To bring more warmth directly to you, add a tray in the bedroom with coffee mugs, an electric kettle or pod machine and an assortment of soothing herbal teas or comforting cocoas. These warm drinks will help you end evenings on a warm note or start the morning off with something toasty to hold in your hand.

Add a coat rack in the bedroom to hang fluffy bathrobes of varying thicknesses for changing day-today temperatures. If the windows are not completely sealed, pick up some jacquard, chenille, or velvet at a fabric store or order online to create a thick extra curtain. Have the cloth cut, add clip-on rings, and voila! You have an instant remedy to drafty windows and another layer of warmth in the room.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Be Clutter-Free in 2013

by Dawn DiLorenzo for Saratoga TODAY If you’re like most people, you’re busy making (or already breaking) your New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution for 2013 is to live clutter-free, then I have some tips for you. It can be overwhelming to even think about clearing out the clutter, but you really can do it— you just need a plan to help guide the way.

Don’t try to do it all at once.

This is especially important if it’s been a long time since you’ve decluttered. You’re setting yourself up for failure if you try to tackle several rooms at once. Pick one room or even part of a room, and get to work. Look at your room with fresh eyes, as if you’ve never lived in your space. What things do you like?

What don’t you like? What could you change in the short-term, and in the long-term? Make a budget and list by room and then prioritize your projects.

When you settle on which space you’re going to start with, remove everything from the room.

If you can’t remove large pieces, pull them away from the wall to clean behind and make enough room so you can safely work around them.

Remove all art, photos and throw

rugs and fill in any holes with spackling or sheetrock compound.

Clean, clean, clean. Once the room is cleared out, clean it top to bottom: ceilings, walls, trim, window treatments, light fixtures, light switch covers and floors. While the room is empty, touch up paint or even repaint the whole room.

Sort your stuff into piles— keep, sell, donate and toss. Be realistic—if it’s in bad condition or outdated, let it go. The only things in your ‘keep’ pile should be things you cannot live without. Ask a very honest friend to help you make the tough decisions. If you like to dabble in Craigslist, then make a ‘sell’ pile (brands like Pottery Barn sell better than items from Wal-Mart).

The rest should go into the ‘donate’ or ‘trash’ pile.

Start bringing things back into your space. While it may not be possible to only bring back things

that you love because of your budget, do your best and bring back your favorite pieces and those that “go” in the space. Bring back large pieces, small furnishings and accessories and put them in different places to make them feel new.

When you’re all finished, remove at least one accessory from each quadrant of the room—there is such a thing as too many accessories!

With a little bit of elbow grease, you really can have a room that feels new. Stuck? That’s okay, I can help!

Give me a call today to schedule your in-home de-cluttering consultation and start living clutter-free in 2013. You can find me on Facebook, my website at www.locustgrovedesigns.com or by phone at (518) 222-9551.

Happy New Year!

Dawn DiLorenzo Locust Grove Designs

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Ham Chowder

From the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s Third Annual Soup Sampling Day

When our customers come to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, they might think the world is filled with farmers. True, much of the land within a couple hours of Saratoga is still farmland, but the number of farmers continues to decline. Today only about two percent of the population of the entire United States is engaged in farming.

Most of us are two or three generations removed from the farm and can only imagine what it’s like to grow up on a farm, and then to become a farmer. Dick and Peggy Ayers from Brookside Farm in Argyle live that life and have done so for over forty years. After meeting at Cobleskill College, and after Dick’s tour in the Army, they worked for other dairy farms, mostly in Washington County, then in Rhinebeck. When Dick’s father was ready to retire, they moved to his dairy farm in Whitehall and eventually bought the farm in Argyle.

Dairy was their first venture and then they tackled a few other adventures after they sold the diary herd. The pastures needed grazing, and they owned hay land. Dick came home with a few beef cattle, which Peggy calls “little surprises,” and their grassfed beef herd began. The animals on the farm snowballed, as they added chickens for meat and eggs and pigs for pork.

Peggy is very matter-of-fact about their chosen profession.

“Farming is a hard life, but a great place to bring up kids and grandkids,” she said.

Early on, their annual summer vacations were at the Washington County Fair where their three daughters showed Holstein heifers,

while Dick and Peggy still had a full slate of farm chores and projects at home.

“It was fun for the kids, but Dick and I were very tired at the end of the week.”

Many of their thirteen grandchildren, willingly go to the farm to work, thinking that helping out isn’t far removed from play time.

Granddaughter Katie “just loves the Market,” frequently working with Dick and Peggy and even for other vendors.

The Ayerses joined the Saratoga and Glens Falls farmers’ markets at least eight years ago and soon put their first-floor spare kitchen to work by making prepared foods to offer their customers, such as chicken pot pie, quiche and chicken liver pate.

Visitors to the Saratoga market this past Saturday were able to sample another of Peggy’s creations during “Soup’s On Day.” This is the third year for the Market’s souper celebration and the third year Peggy has prepared this popular meal-in-a-pot (a very large pot) soup. She’s delighted to share the recipe, which she has adapted from AllRecipes.com.

Ingredients Serves at least a dozen hungry friends for lunch or as a soup course at supper time, or four people as a complete meal.

All the ingredients for this soup, except for the rosemary and optional black pepper are available now at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market, Division Street School, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, until the last Saturday in April.

8 cups of chicken stock (Purchased or made from farmers’ market stewing hens or bones left over from a Brookside Farm chicken.)

4 cups cubed Brookside Farm smoked ham. (Use leftovers from a whole or half ham, or a ham steak.)

1 lb. Brookside Farm smoked bacon 1 tsp. dried rosemary 2 large onions 3 leeks 6 green onions 3 cloves garlic 6 large ‘boiling’ potatoes 1 lb. carrots 1½ cups Battenkill Valley Creamery heavy cream

Directions Pour the stock into a large pot (about an 8-quart pot for a full recipe) and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat.

While the stock is heating, cut the ham into cubes and add it with the rosemary to the pot.

Dice the bacon and fry in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, and add to the pot.

Drain off all but 2 to 4 tbsp. of the bacon fat.

Chop the onions, leeks and green onions into a coarse dice; mince the garlic, sauté in the bacon fat until tender, and add all to the pot.

While the onion family is cooking, cube the potatoes and carrots,

add to the pot, and cook about 20 minutes until tender.

Remove the soup from the heat, and stir in the heavy cream.

Check the seasoning. The soup shouldn’t need more salt, but some freshly ground black pepper is an optional addition.

My Supper Bowl Engagement

Hello my Foodie Friends.

So who is it going to be this year for this Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Ravens or the 49ers? I believe that Super Bowl Sunday should be a National Holiday and that we ALL should have the following Monday off from work (since many of us NEED to have the following day off). [Editor’s note: I have long been proposing Super Bowl Saturday, since it would naturally give us a day of recovery, but no one listens to me!]

Super Bowl Sunday can also become a day when family members decide to hold certain ceremonial activities. Thirty plus years ago, when I proposed to my beautiful wife, Paula, my beautiful future mother-in-law Marie chose January 25 at 6 p.m. as the date and time to throw us an engagement party. Our wedding date was July 11 and there were 196 days between the day we got engaged and the day we were to

have our wedding. On January 25 at 6:16 p.m. EST, the Super Bowl would start and my wonderful, beautiful mother-in-law, who had no idea what day the Super Bowl was played on, picked that day of all the days to have an engagement party!

Invitations were sent out and phone calls from my once loyal friends started rolling in! Thank God there were not cell phones, texting and Facebook back then or it would have been much worse.

My mother-in-law made it work by recruiting TV sets from all the relatives and put them in every room of her house.

She made it a football theme and served all our favorites including a great chili.

Most people don’t remember what happened at their engagement parties over 30 years ago but I do! My wife who had grown up being called Paula Mae by all her family and relatives had asked to tell everyone that she wanted to be just Paula now. As we walked around the room and she introduced me to her relatives they would call her Paula Mae and before I was introduced I would say excuse me please but my fiancé would like to be called Paula now. It did not go over well and I was in mortal danger! That was until the Great Aunt Emily stood up and announced that

if she wants to be called Paula then from now on we will all do it! Not a sound was heard until my mother-in-law asked if anyone wanted some more wine and from that day forward she was just Paula! The Super Bowl was played in New Orleans that year and it was Oakland Raiders vs.

Philadelphia Eagles and it is back in the Big Easy again this year. We were worried about my friends not showing up but they came and reminded me every time they saw me that it was Super Sunday.

We worried that Uncle Willie would drink too much and turn into one-eyed Willie and break things (not on purpose). He had two eyes but he would always close one when he had too much to drink. I still remember the look my future bride gave me from across the room! I still get weak in the knees just thinking about it. Do you know what she was thinking? “Someday, this guy is going to take me to a place to live and own a store where Marylou W., Bill P., David C. and that guy from Frasier hang out!’

Have a great Supper Bowl Sunday my foodie friends and remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” BON APPETIT! Take care, John and Paula Mae

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Super Delicious Super Bowl Recipes

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY Last year, when I first started here at Saratoga TODAY, I wasn’t sure what my contributions to certain parts of the newspaper were going to be. I was told I’d occasionally have assignments for our pullout features of Your Home and Families Today. One of the very first things I did was provide a few recipes for people to try at Super Bowl parties to try and satisfy hungry football fans during the

biggest game of the year. It turned out pretty nice and this year, I’ve decided to return once again with some tasty and practical treats to make for your party.

This season, the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens are the teams left standing at the end of another exciting NFL postseason. I was hopeful to do a signature dish for both locations, but after doing a little research, it turns out both places are known for crab cakes. Well, it just so happens I have a great crab cake recipe (which should go over a lot better at a Super Bowl party than say, an entire chafing dish filled with Rice-A-Roni.)

Of course, for the picky eaters out there, I know not everyone gets as excited to eat seafood as I might. There are plenty of simple recipes to choose from, whether you’re looking for healthier options, or if you’re taking full advantage of a party centered on two of our most American of past times: eating and football.

Mini Crab Cakes Thanks to Christopher Walken’s character in the movie Wedding Crashers, I can confidently tell you that Maryland is known for two things: football and crab cakes.

Here’s a recipe that replaces regular bread crumbs with Panko to give your bite-sized treats some crunch.

Ingredients 1 (eight ounce) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained 1½ cups Panko breading ⅓ cup mayonnaise 3 green onions, chopped 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 eggs, lightly beaten Salt to taste

Directions: 1. Prepare the crabmeat by removing any bits of shell.

2. Stir together mayonnaise, onions, Old Bay seasoning, eggs and Worcestershire.

3. Gradually stir in Panko and crabmeat. Shape mixture into twoinch cakes (should make about 16.)

4. Cook the cakes on a large, greased griddle set to medium-low.

You should cook each for about four minutes a side, or until golden brown. Salt to taste.

5. For a quick sauce, whip up some crab cake aioli by blending a half cup of mayonnaise, two table spoons of lemon juice and two tablespoons of old bay seasoning.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries That Look Like Footballs

John Reardon’s Championship Chicken Chili 1 bag frozen corn (16 oz.)

2 c. fresh green beans 3 cans kidney beans (15 oz. ea.)

2 cans black beans (15 oz. ea.)

4 tbsp. hot chili powder 4 tbsp. dried cumin 4 tbsp dried oregano ½ c. sugar 8 oz. cream cheese 1 c. fresh cilantro Directions: Place frozen chicken tenders in a large pot that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Lightly salt and pepper chicken tenChili is a great hearty food to ders. Cover and allow chicken to enjoy during these cold January and cook until tender for 10 to 12 minFebruary days. It is also a great dish utes. When chicken is completely to serve during Super Bowl Sunday. cooked, using forks, pull apart into Here is one of our favorite Super bite-sized pieces and return to pot.

Bowl Sunday Chili recipes from Add all other ingredients and 1 c. of a cookbook we sell, conveniently water. Simmer for an hour. As a garcalled “A Gathering of Friends”: nish prepare chopped fresh tomatoes, diced avocados, grated cheese, Ingredients torn lettuce and minced fresh cilan3 lbs chicken tenders tro. Finish with sour cream and Salt and pepper your favorite tortilla chips.

2 lg. cans tomato sauce (29 oz. ea.)

1 lg. can crushed tomatoes (29 oz. ea.)

This recipe is for standard chocolate covered strawberries adapted from FoodNetwork.com. The trick is to use the white chocolate to design the strawberries to look like footballs. We had the nice people over at The Candy Company of Saratoga Springs make the ones in the photo for us, because our kitchen is technically the server room.

Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried

Directions: Put the semisweet and white chocolates into two separate heatproof medium bowls. Fill two medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt.

Stir until smooth. (Or, if you don’t want to use a double boiler, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power for a minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.)

Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from

the heat. Line a sheet pan with waxed paper. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl.

Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.

It’s a little trickier to do the football pattern, but drizzle the melted white chocolate in the desired football pattern.

Set the strawberries aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

A Day at the Lake . . . Priceless 78 Riley Cove in Malta, Offered at $739,900

Welcome Home

by Chelsea DiSchiano for Saratoga TODAY Looking for a home that is spacious, open and has a great view? Look no further than 78 Riley Cove in Malta, located right on Saratoga Lake.

This superior condition custombuilt lakefront property will make a perfect home for residents who like to enjoy the outdoors in the privacy of their own home. With 100 feet of unobstructed views of Saratoga Lake, choose from the full covered porch, the beach or one of two patios to enjoy the beautiful vistas all year round that only Saratoga Lake can offer both morning and evening.

The hot tub in the enclosed porch at the rear of the home is the perfect place to kick back after a long day of work or sailing!

A heated three-car garage, 60-foot +/– water dock, boat ramp and a 100-foot beachfront all provide a great opportunity to keep your own boat stored right at your home, ready to go out on the lake at any moment.

The open, first-floor master suite features a large walk-in

closet, a custom master bath with granite countertops and a porch you can walk out onto for a morning stretch. The first floor also features hardwood floors throughout, complemented by dramatic cathedral ceilings and custom built-ins.

With a marble surround and a custom mantle, the gas fireplace adds a nice touch as it warms the house to make for a cozy atmosphere during cold winter days.

The house also contains an expandable bonus room that can function on its own, or be developed to provide additional living space.

This room also features an upper deck that overlooks the lake for yet another room with a great view.

The kitchen also provides a great space, featuring maple cabinets with crown molding and a granite-top snack bar and is ideal for entertaining.

Back outside, the home has two sheds, a fully-covered mahogany porch overlooking the lake, dualstamped concrete patios and a rearenclosed porch with a hot tub.

Located just minutes away from GlobalFoundries, Downtown Saratoga and in the Ballston Spa

List of Amenities: • 3+ bedrooms • 2 full baths • First floor master suite • Custom master bath w/granite counter • Large Walk in closet with built in at master • Full covered mahogany porch overlooking lake • Porch off master bedroom • Open Great room design • Maple cabinets in kitchen w/ crown molding • Granite snack bar • Hardwood floors throughout first floor • Dramatic cathedral ceilings • Custom built-ins throughout • Gas fireplace with marble surround • Custom mantle • Expandable bonus room for add’l living space • Deck at bonus room overlooking Lake • Rear enclosed porch with hot tub • Well landscaped private home site • Oversized 3+ car heated garage—great for cars, boats, toys and more • Two sheds • 100’ of unobstructed lake frontage-Saratoga Lake • 60’ +/– deep water dock • Boat ramp • Dual Stamped concrete patios • 100’ Beach Front • HOA $150 per year covers snow removal for roads School District, this large 3+ bedroom, 2 full bath home is perfect for any size family looking to enjoy all the wonderful amenities this location offers year round.

“This is definitely a unique property—you won’t find many homes like this with all it has to offer with a perfectly unobstructed view of Saratoga Lake and with this much beach frontage,” said Cynthia Quade, broker and owner of Signature Homes Realty. “It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to get on the lake and be close to downtown Saratoga and all the amenities that are right there.”

To learn more about this home or to schedule a time to visit it, contact Cynthia Quade of Signature Homes Realty at (518) 376-2965 or cmquade32@gmail.com.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 Ballston 24 Sycamore St. $302,821. Heritage Builders Group LLC, sold property to Kenneth and Patricia Bosen.

Goode St. $320,000. Donna Center Keeler sold property to Michael and Luisa Kisel.

106–107 Seelye Drive $310,000.

Brian and Lori Cramer sold property to Lorraine Beck and Heather Mutinsky.

25 Beachwood Dr. $237,000.

Lisa Willard sold property to Michael and Kristina Rolfes.

Charlton Rd. $35,000. Shirley Palmer sold property to David and Ruth Cotter.

202 Scotchbush Rd. $158,000.

Rita Michalec sold property to Timothy and Caitlin Welch.

16 Wakeman Rd. $205,000. Michael Young sold property to Robyna and Michelle Zeh Cross.

8 Lakehill Rd. $199,000. Julie Reuther sold property to Lance and Michelle Law. 6 Matchwood Lane $266,361.

Heritage Builders Group LLC, sold property to Kevin Rayball.

12 Everson Way $282,000. Jana Ransom and Timothy Halpin sold property to William Shaw.

9 Tiffault Rd. $155,000. Susan Sutherland sold property to Rebeka Kunz.

11 Chapel Hill Blvd. $456,000.

Scott Lansing sold property to Jennifer Keefer.

42 Sycamore St. $323,581. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Robert Lewis and Kristen Gaeding.

20 Forestbrook Dr. $299,980.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Paul Ruzick.

15 Sycamore St. $284,894. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Pamela Fraser.

Malta 10 Riley Cove Rd. $325,000. John Markert sold property to David and Patricia Borisenok.

21 Coronado Way $410,000. James and Rochelle Courtney sold property to Lealon and Lisa Lane.

5 Plum Poppy Ct. $408,749. Thomas J. Farone sold property to Scott Lefevre and Victoria Cotero.

8 Walden Glen $272,000. John and Kim Crounse sold property to Jason and Melissa Marcou.

5058 Nelson Ave. Ext. (Lot 3) $213,000. Stanley and Carol Devore sold property to Kevin and Cheryl Smith.

34 Arrow Wood Place $130,000.

Thelma Glennon sold property to Thuc Lam. 9 Curry Ave. $197,875. Victor Pratt and Elizabeth Brown (by Ref) sold property to M and T Bank.

29 Wesley Ave. $120,000. Anthony and Jill McCabe sold property to Kay Owen.

217 Thimbleberry Rd. $187,000.

Devon and Stefanie Watson

sold property to Christopher Robishaw and Tanya Wason.

16 Glade Mallow Rd. $230,000.

Donald Wilock sold property to Robert and Lisa Petta.

7 Callaghan Blvd. $379,900.

Blitman Rosen Development LLC sold property to Kristie Ford.

2 Cottonwood Ct. $1450. Martin and Linda Terwilliger sold property to Guardian Preservation LLC. 6 Wake Robin Rd. $140,000. Dawn Borysewicz sold property to Shaun Hampston.

18 Lake Ave. $184,000. Barbara Gulan and James Bond sold property to Marybeth and Courtney Max. 9 Pinewood Dr. $217,500. Patricia and Michael MacClellan sold property to Jason and Maria Jones.

8 Springfield Dr. $317,500. Richard and Shirley Haskins sold property to Bryan and Stacey Grinnell.

19 Lucillie Lane $576,145. Sandra Jacobs (by Ref) sold property to Capital Communications Federal Credit Union.

19 Woodmint Place $248,000. Olive Bay LLC sold property to Eric Ross.

29 Rum Cherry Rd. $200,000. Keith and Jana Kilgallon sold property to Edward and Amiee Carper.

95 Meadow Rue Place $209,000.

Adam Langford sold property to Lanny and Ashley Aulbach.

Saratoga Springs 7 Joshua Ave. $85,000. Landfall Holdings LLC sold property to Polito Homes at Park Grove LLC. 69 Wright St. $200,000. Frank Barbera sold property to Brian Spearman (as Trustee).

41 Long Alley $420,000. Thomas Frost sold property to Matthew Hurff.

12 Jaipur Lane $120,000. Alice and Irving Goldsmith sold property to CPR Properties.

31 Magnolia Dr. $585,000. John Boltz sold property to Matthew and Debra Coleman.

26 Arrowhead Rd. $400,000.

Jeremiah and Kerry Leary sold property to Gina Peca.

51 Monroe St. $266,500. Kim and Cathy Franzoni sold property to Terence and Sheriah McGovern.

19 Benedict St. $150,000. MS Alchemy LLC sold property to Norman Bovee and Sandra Macica.

11 Lakewood Ave. $155,000.

William Northrup (by Exec.) sold property to Richard and Pamela Farrell.

7 Pleasant Dr. $178,025. Olga Markunas (as trustee) sold property to Melissa Meissner.

32 Vallera Rd. $305,000. Mary Mazzucca sold property to Frank and Kathleen Romero.

135 Crescent St. $500,000. L and M Saratoga LLC sold property to 135 Crescent St. Associates LLC. 386 Caroline St. $286,000. James Doyle sold property to New Dawn Properties LLC. 11 Tamarack Trail $190,000. Joseph and Pamela Barrington sold property to William and Ann Argentine.

227 Washington St. $147,000.

Giulio Amato sold property to 227 Washington LLC. 140 Grand Ave. $235,000. Anita Turner sold property to James Coker.

138–140 Church St. $650,000. Brian Lee and Patricia Carson sold property to Mountain Lake Ventures LLC. 59 Curt Blvd. $165,000. Andrew and Jodi Frank sold property to Tyler DeMarco.

246 West Ave. $325,000. 246 West Ave. Inc., Barbara Kelleher and Mary Balnys sold property to Saratoga West LLC and Avram Freedberg.

19 Railroad Place $2,400,000. RR Depot LLC sold property to 19 Railroad LLC. 61 Sarazen St. $342,000. Michael Baker sold property to Michael Quartararo.

52 Sherwood Trail $355,900. Ronald and Joann Taylor sold property to Beau and Jennifer Milo.

24 Granger Ave. $45,000. Robert Braim (as Trustee) sold property to Thomas and Rachel Uccellini.

9 Emerald Lane $347,500. William Yates sold property to William and Russell Tripp.

53 Greenfield Ave. $1,194,000.

Robert and Charlene Courtney sold property to Matthew and Lorna Kapusta.

49 Court St. $315,000. Linell Lands Inc. sold property to Kevin and Philomena Reilly.

8 Brookwood Dr. $308,643. Kevin Dreyer and Erin Ennis sold property to Steven Elsey.

172 Lake Ave. $327,500. Ruth Campbell sold property to James Stockwell.

246 Ballston Ave. $200,000.

Anthony Ricciardone (as Trustee) sold property to Linda Fountain.

40 Pinewood Ave. $500,000.

William and Diane Yurkewicz sold property to Charlene Courtney.

10 Pinehurst Dr. $365,000. Thomas and Julie Dwyer sold property to Shaun O’Neil and Kathryn Sattelberg.

25 Glenmore Ave. $339,900.

Andrew and Stacey Barrick sold property to Timothy and Janine O’Brien.

18 Division St. Unit 413 $582,675.

513 Broadway LLC sold property to Carson Lee Land Holdings LLC. 8 Karista Springs Dr. $207,000.

Andrew George and Theodora Lascaris sold property to Donald VanVranken.

13 Lakewood Dr. $305,000. William Northrup (by Exec) sold property to Shaun and Salima Wiggins.

5 Hathorn Blvd. $156,560. Kathleen Burns (by Admin) sold property to Alyssa Cool.

2 Saratoga Circle $392,000. James and Margaret Gilday sold property to Claudia Ryan.

91 Union Ave. $750,000. Kathryn Oppedisano sold property to John Towers and Joanne Thornburn.

16 VanDorn St. $191,000. Kin Shing Li sold property to Chad Galvin.

4 Park Valley North $625,000.

Marshall Sigle (as Trustee) sold property to Jeffrey and Lorraine Klembczyk.

35 Collins Terrace $330,000. Marie Sturm (as Trustee) sold property to Charles Joseph and Chrisana McGill.

557 Lake Ave. Lot 1B $10,000.

Marian Tavolacci (as Trustee) sold property to Less Laska.

557 Lake Ave. Lot 1A $240,000.

Marian Tavolacci (as Trustee) sold property to Less Laska.

171 York Ave. $230,000. Matthew and Rebecca Johnson sold property to Jesse and Anne Ernst.

Wilton 126 Ballard Rd. $27,500. Ronald Morehouse sold property to Ryan Lahm.

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271 Loudon Rd. $262,000. Anthony Giuliano, Leonard Brandenberg, Alessandro Demaio sold property to Frank and Kandis Paolone.

38 Smithbridge Rd. $399,500.

Robert Rothchild, Francis Zilka, and Timothy Zilka sold property to 1240 Saratoga Road LLC. 712 Route 9 $315,000. William and Kathleen Johnson sold property to Patricia Harrison.

4 Joseph Lane $179,000. Debra Schooley and Chad Bucholtz sold property to Marc Willet.

16 Thunder Run $270,000. Phillip and Christine Carolan sold property to Brian and Jessica Carmer.

13 Preserve Way $435,000.

Christopher and Laurie Hinds sold property to Jeanette Keating.

12 Timbra Dr. $208,761. Gerald Mangona (by ref) sold property to Bruce Borroughs.

Ingersol Rd. $20,000. City of Saratoga Springs sold property to James Doyle.

10 Dakota Dr. $295,000.

Christopher and Nicole Gambacurta sold property to Frances and Elba Dore.

30 Smith Bridge Rd. $159,900.

Alfred Moses sold property to Antonio and Sarah Calderon.

18 Palmer Terrace $181,000. Joseph Krug sold property to Kari Ganyo and Craig Carroll.

6 Chestnut Hill Dr. $615,852. RJ Taylor Builders sold property to James Brownell and Danielle Leonard.

14 Newington Ave. $230,000.

Joseph McGuire sold property to Matthew and Jennifer Cinquanti.

16 Anyhow Lane $199,900. James and Maureen Scerra sold property to Glenn Mottau.

224 Jones Rd. $135,000. Robert Wagner sold property to Jami and Allison McIntyre.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Helpful Methods to Reducing Deer Damage to Your Plants Here is a list of plants and shrubs that deer tend to like or dislike: Best Liked Plants Alternate leaved dogwood Apple Basswood Cedar, white or arborvitae Flowering dogwood Maples Mountain maple Sassafras Staghorn sumac Wintergreen Witch hobble Yew

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY NEW YORK — In the harsh winter months of January and February, many people often wake up to find that chunks of their plants or garden vegetables have been eaten quietly by sly deer in the night.

Why does this happen so often in the wintertime?

“In northern environments, winter is generally a time of food scarcity or poor food quality for deer,” explained Wendy Rosenbach, regional citizen participation specialist for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. “It is common for deer in New York to lose weight during winter and to burn more calories than they consume. Often, ornamental plants in residential landscapes provide higher quality winter food than what may be available in the surrounding natural landscape.”

Chris Berninger, an employee at Hewitt’s Garden Center in

Deer Resistant Plants Alder Aspen or poplar Balsam Beech Black locust Buckthorn

Wilton, said deer are attracted to lush, evergreen plants or any plants in the Taxus family. Yew and cedar trees are also popular with deer, Rosenbach added.

Though harsh winters and freezing weather bouts attract many deer invaders, there are a few methods you can use to try and ward off your unwanted visitors.

Repellent Sprays “In the last five or 10 years, there have been a lot more items out that are much more effective because there has been such a need for them,” Berninger said. “Most of the items we have [at Hewitt’s] allow you to spray the repellent directly on the plants that the deer tend to eat, and those usually last two to three months.”

Berninger added that if there are bouts of warmer weather, it is helpful to spray another application of the repellent to make sure it lasts the whole season. Repellents are not always 100 percent effective and can be combined with other methods for the utmost assurance of the safety of your plants or gardens.

Fencing and/or Netting Fencing, whether chained, wooden or electrical, can be a very effective tool for keeping deer out of the yard depending on their height.

Deer can jump as high as seven feet, so an eight-foot fence is recommended if you want complete

Deer Resistant Plants (cont’d) Gooseberry Gray birch Grey-stemmed dogwood Hawthorn Ironwood (Hop hornbeam) Mountain laurel Musclewood (Blue beech) Paper birch Pin cherry Pitch pine Raspberry and blackberry Red cedar Red pine Rhododendron Scotch pine Sheep laurel Spruces Sweet fern Tamarack White pine

assurance that deer will not enter your yard or garden.

Throwing netting over your plants or shrubs is another good barrier to keep the deer away, Berninger said.

“Deer netting, which is a thin, black, plastic mesh, can hinder the deer from chewing on the shrubs, so that’s another possibility if people don’t want to use repellent spray,” he said. “But spraying is by far the easiest method.”

Plant Items that Deer Dislike “Deer don’t like plants in the spruce family or the arborvitae family,” Berninger said.

Plants that have fuzzy leaves, strong fragrances or a bitter taste will also steer deer another direction.

Use Scare Tactics One of the best ways to keep deer off of your property is to have a dog outside or nearby. Deer are easily scared away by dogs, and will learn not to return to your property.

Though another scare tactic is to place noisemaking or visual devices around the garden or shrubbery, deer are not easily frightened by lights or sound and can learn to acclimate to the sounds quickly.

If you are having issues with deer and your plants, try one of the methods above or even a combination of a few and see what works best for you. Good luck!

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 2/6: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 2/5: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 2/4: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 2/6: Town Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 2/5: City Council, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 2/7: Town Board Agenda Meeting, 7 p.m.

Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 2/13: Village Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 2/7: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

“We the People” Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 1 Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Three clusters of institutions—the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelming power of the market? This two-part series led

by Skidmore faculty will explore this question. Specific themes for part 1: sports in society, education, human service agencies, and digital technology and the internet. For more information visit: www.

Skidmore.edu/tang.

Community Volunteer Expo Ballston Spa Rotary is sponsoring a Community Volunteer Expo for residents of the Ballston Spa area on Sunday, February 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at BACC gymnasium, 20 Malta Ave. in the village. Over two dozen community groups will take part, offering volunteer opportunities to those who want to be more involved in their community.

Rotarians are hosting the event in recognition that a high level of volunteerism makes a vibrant community, benefiting everyone.

More detailed information can be viewed at Rotary’s website, www. ballstonsparotary.com.

Shelters of Saratoga Gala Shelters of Saratoga will hold its third annual gala at Longfellows Restaurant from 6 – 9 p.m. on March 14. The cocktail party will feature local musical talent, hors d’oeuvres, and live and silent auctions.

Shelters of Saratoga is the only adult emergency homeless shelter in the greater Saratoga region. Please contact Cindy Harrington at (518) 581-1097 or sosdevelopment@nycap.rr.com for tickets and further details.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Reptile Adventure Touch a snake! Pet a turtle! See eye to eye with a South American Frog! Learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild and more at Reptile Adventure at the Malta Community Center on Thursday, February 21 from 1–1:45 p.m. This “wild” winter break adventure is for children in grades K-8. Adult is required to stay. Registration is required for children only,

by Thursday, February 14.

This program is sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets. Call the Malta Community Center for more information at (518) 899-4411.

of the National Center for Film and Video presentation at the American Film Institute. She is a film commentator on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. The program will consist of a brief history of the Oscars, but emphasis will be on ”the politics” of the Academy Awards such as why are some actors, directors and movies nominated and not others. There will be opportunity for questions.

The Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library is located in the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. The program is open to all and refreshments will be served.

Malta to hold Armed Forces Day Parade The Town of Malta has begun planning a special salute to the military by holding a parade on Saturday, May 18 – “Armed Forces Day.” The committee is seeking the support and involvement of the many groups that have previously contributed to Malta Military, Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day in September, as well as encouraging new ones.

Invitations are going out to area military groups, especially those that served in Iraq since 2003. In addition, the committee is inviting Iraq and Afghanistan veterans at large to join in an ad-hoc formation from various service branches—including currently serving and former service members—for one joint march element. Individuals and groups interested in getting involved or seeking more information can contact Paul Fanning by email at paul.a.fanning@us.army.mil or leave a message for the Veterans Committee with the Director of Parks & Recreation, Audrey Ball at (518) 899-4411.

“Souper” Supper Old Saratoga Reformed Church, located at 48 Pearl St. Schuylerville, will be hosting a “Souper” Supper on Saturday, February 9 from 4–6 p.m. Enjoy bottomless bowls of soup, with bread, salad and dessert included. Cost for adults is $6 and for children 5–10 $3. Children under 5 are free. Reservations are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Dine in only. Call (518) 695-3926 for reservations.

A Night at the Oscars Rob Edelman and Audrey Kupferberg will present “A Night at the Oscars” at the Round Lake Library, Malta Branch on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. Edelman teaches film history courses at SUNY Albany and is a film commentator on WAMC Northeast Public Radio, as well as contributing editor of Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide. Kupferberg is the director of the Film Studies Minor at SUNY Albany. She is also a film and video consultant, archivist and appraiser, and has been director of the Yale Film Study Center and assistant director

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club Breakfast The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory will be cooking breakfast on February 10, 8–11 a.m. and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

Cost is for adults $6; children $3.

Everyone is welcome.

Indoor Farmers’ Market Offers Organic Seeds The next monthly Ballston Spa Indoor Farmers’ Market will take place on Saturday, February 9 in the Cornell Cooperative Extension auditorium at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. until noon. At the February market, the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will be selling seeds as a fundraiser. The seeds are from High Mowing Seed Company of Vermont and are 100% organic.

Individual seed packets and seed packet collections, perfect for gift giving, will be available. There is no cost for shipping. Orders will be taken at the February market and distributed at the March market.

A CCE Master Gardener will be on hand to answer any questions.

Future markets will take place on March 16, April 6, and May 4. For more information please visit the BSBPA website www.ballston.org or call (518) 885-2772.

21st Annual Interagency Awareness Day Health and human service organizations are invited to participate in the 21st annual Interagency Awareness Day and will be held Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Dance Center on the Skidmore College Campus, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Display and distribute information about your organization and learn about services offered by over 90 health and human service agencies.

Tables are $30 per organization and admission is free. For more information call Saratoga County EOC, Dottie Sellers, at (518) 5873158, ext. 111.

Call for Folk or Irish Musicians and Dancers Come audition for an opportunity to showcase your talent during “Café Malta-Irish Style,” an intimate coffee house at the Malta Community Center on Saturday evening, March 16. They are looking for talented musicians, vocalists, small acoustic bands, storytellers and/or dancers. The show is planned for the day before St. Patrick’s Day, so Irish tunes would be fun, but not mandatory.

Auditions are held by appointment only. MCC is also looking for three to four talented teen or young adult singing waiters and/or waitresses.

Contact Elyse Young at (518) 8994411 x 305 or theater@malta-town. org for more details or to schedule an audition.

Saturday Play Days Throughout February, the National Dance Museum will be offering Saturday Play Days. Guests will be welcomed for the exclusive use of the Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission for supervising adults are free, children ages four and up are $3 each, children ages three and under are free. PlayPass Membership holders also receive unlimited free admission for the visiting child and an accompanying adult. Call (518) 584-2225 for more information.

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

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 trail. Registration 30 minutes before start. For more information visit www.ava.org or ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Saratoga Film Forum: “Chasing Ice”

Friday, February 1 American Red Cross Blood Drive Keller Williams Real Estate (rear office) 38 High Rock Ave. Saratoga Springs, Noon–5 p.m.

For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

WinterFest Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Saratoga Spa State Park 6–8 p.m.

Families are invited to enjoy an evening at Spa State Park’s free candlelight ski and snowshoe event. In addition to a one-mile candlelit loop, the park will be offering ice skating and hot food and drinks. Snowshoes will be available to rent. This event will take place at the Warming Hut. This is a weather dependent event. Please call Ali Schweizer at (518) 584-2000 ext. 116 for more information.

Saturday, February 2 Special Olympics Regional Winter Games Ski West Mountain, Queensbury 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cheer on our New York athletes as they compete for medals in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, qualifying for State Games. Free to watch. For more information call (518) 388-0790

American Red Cross Blood Drive Company 4 Firehouse (kitchen & meeting room) 613 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Volkswalk Start point: Bruegger’s Bagels, 453 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m.

Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fitness, Fun and Friendship. A “volkswalk” is a leisurely walk (typically 10K or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked

Saratoga Art Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

“Chasing Ice” is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of the changing planet.

The film will be followed by a discussion with Catherine Hill, the Harder Chair at Skidmore College, and Adirondacker Jerry Jankins, a widely recognized biologist, researcher and author. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $7 for the general public, $5 for Film Forum members and students with ID. Learn more about the Saratoga Film Forum at www. saratogafilmforum.org, (518) 584-FILM or films@ saratogafilmforum.org.

Sunday, February 3 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 8:30–11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast/ pancakes, potatoes, sausage and ham, corned b eef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee, tea. Donation requested: Adults $8; Military (active/retired with ID card) $7; Children 5-12 $6; Under 5 Free. Takeout $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Wilton Wildlife: WinterFest Snowshoe Event at Camp Saratoga Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park: Camp Saratoga 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Get some outdoor exercise before the Superbowl and celebrate WinterFest on our groomed ski and snowshoe trails. We will have a bonfire, hot cocoa, and snowshoes will be available at Parking Lot 1 at Camp Saratoga; free for members or $3/pair for non-members. For more information call (518) 450-0321.

calendar ages. Parents/caregivers required to attend. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon Membership is open to retired educators who taught and/or live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room 10:15–10:45 a.m.

The story time is for children of all

Noon–1 p.m.

The Academy of Life Long Learning (ALL) invites the public to its fifth annual Storytellers Series. A popular, free, brown bag lunch and learn series, with a different A.L.L. professional storyteller each Wednesday. This session will be canceled if Saratoga Springs schools are closed. A school delay will not cancel the session. For more information visit: www.esc.edu/ALL or call (518) 587-2100 ext. 2415.

Tuesday, February 5 Thursday, February 7 Special Parent/Child Workshop

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room 9:30–10:30 a.m. & 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Children ages 12–36 months and their parent or caregiver will participate in interactive hands on learning and play stations. A children’s librarian will lead a circle time with song and movement activities. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

Stewarts Ice Cream Building 2 (conference room-warehouse) 461 Rt 9 N, Saratoga Springs 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Saratoga Hospital (Cafeteria) 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

Wednesday, February 6

Saratoga Springs Public Library, All Day If you are a parent or guardian residing in the Saratoga Springs City School District, you may register your child in-person beginning Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 9 a.m. for the after school workshops. Beginning Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. in-person and telephone registration will be accepted from both residents and out-of-district residents. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School Open House 24 Circular Ave. Saratoga Springs (Presbyterian-New England Congregation Church, Nolan House Bldg.) 9–11 a.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet our teachers and tour our classroom. We believe that children learn through play. The school offers a uniquely positive preschool experience for three and four year olds, providing an opportunity for social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. For more information call (518) 584-8968 or email registrar@ktnurseryschool.org.

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Family Friendly Events Friday

This Friday at The Wonder Room, guests can enjoy a free Music Together demonstration class with Sylvia Bloom from Eenie Meenie Music. Open play from 9–3 p.m., free music class at 10 a.m.

Friday is Game Night at Abigail’s Tea and Tiaras! This drop-off program features fun games, pizza, drinks, treats, prizes and fun! Call ahead to reserve your spot, (518) 8856080. Cost is $15 per child.

Saturday

It might not feel much like winter, but it’s Winterfest Weekend in Saratoga!

Chowderfest is an event you won’t want to miss. Starting at 11am, you can sample chowders from many of your favorite Saratoga restaurants for $1.

Vote on your favorites, or just sample for fun. Best bet is to go early in the day for the easiest parking and navigation.

Not feeling like chowder? The National Museum of Dance will be open for Saturday Play Days from 10-3 p.m.. Adults are free and children 4 and up are $3 each.

Sunday

The Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing their hilarious hoop skills to the Times Union Center in Albany. The show starts at 1 p.m. and tickets are still available by calling (800) 745-3000.

Special Library Babies Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

An informal playgroup for babies under 24 months with the parent/ caregiver. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

Monday, February 4 A.L.L. Storyteller: Margaret Drop in Family Storytime

French—Enchanted Turnips…Stories to Feed Your Imagination

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fun and games Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 36

Across 1 F. Scott’s spouse 6 Major NCAA 8-Down 9 Buff 14 Homer work 15 2014 World Cup final site 16 Home of the NCAA’s Black Bears 17 One keeping a beat?

19 Portsmouth pop 20 Narrow strip 21 British bathroom plant?

23 Center of attention 25 At that point 26 Medical office responses 29 Bass player’s tool 30 “Wheel of Fortune” buy 31 Wriggly swimmer 34 Review July 4th festivities?

38 Center of attention 39 Man on a mission: Abbr.

40 Disney duck princess 41 Headline about rudeness in the House of Lords?

46 Mucky place 47 Actress West 48 Tool for some summer Olympians 49 Barnyard beast 50 Home in the woods 52 Summer sunset hour 54 Academy for special operatives?

58 Kuala Lumpur locale 62 Long bones 63 Musician for whom New Orleans’s airport is named 65 Attack from all sides 66 Big name in casual wear 67 Thomas associate 68 Gave quite a shock?

69 In support of 70 Weightless state, and a hint to 21-, 34-, 41- and 54-Across Down 1 Closes, in a way 2 Mideast carrier 3 Rocker Ford 4 The maximum score with three of them is 180 5 Fuss 6 Bank truck protector

Level: 1

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

© 2013 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.

See puzzle solution on page 36 7 “Bye!” 8 Sports div.

9 Show with a “Just Desserts” spin-off 10 Grandstand, say 11 Absolutely none 12 Steven Chu’s Cabinet dept.

13 Small craft 18 Andean creature 22 “... __ additional cost!”

24 Looseleaf divider feature 26 Pisces follower 27 Went after 28 They may have twists 30 Hubble, for one 32 Maritime birds 33 Has followers 35 90-degree turn

At the Movies with Trey Roohan Les Misérables

Could you build a new life with mistakes of your past haunting you? What if you had to do it more than once?

Everyone has a breaking point. What if you reached yours and had further to go?

Jean Valjean (portrayed by Hugh Jackman) stole bread to feed his starving family and, while serving his sentence, tried to escape. So, nineteen years after his initial incarceration, a guard known simply as Javert informs him that he is free to go. Javert (played by Russell Crowe) believes that Valjean (Jackman) is a born criminal and that he will return to jail eventually. After spending almost twenty years in prison, Valjean is unable to find work and resorts to sleeping on the street.

He is taken in by a bishop and spends a night in a church. He steals the church’s silver in the night and is arrested but the bishop lies to the authorities, claiming the silver was a gift, thereby facilitating Valjean’s release. Valjean breaks parole and is reborn as an honest man but Javert vows to find and arrest him. Eight years after the bishop’s kind act, Jean has become a factory owner and the mayor of a small town. One of his workers, Fantine (portrayed by Anne Hathaway), is exposed as an unwed mother and fired by her lecherous foreman. Fantine (Hathaway), with no other options, resorts to prostitution to support herself and send whatever she has left to her daughter Cosette. Seen arguing with a customer by the rigidly moral Javert, who is now police inspector, Fantine seems destined for imprisonment. Luckily, Valjean intervenes and brings Fantine to a hospital. Despite initial suspicions that the mayor is Valjean, Javert arrests another man he believes to be Valjean and offers the mayor his resignation.

Valjean declines, exonerates the man believed to be him and goes on the run. Rather than concerning himself solely with his own freedom, Valjean seeks out the daughter of the now-deceased Fantine who is being “cared for” by a pair of unscrupulous innkeepers.

Those innkeepers (portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter) extort a large sum of money before allowing Valjean to leave with Cosette and then inform the police who are hot on his trail. Nine years later, Cosette (who has, of course, grown and is now portrayed by Amanda Seyfried) is still being cared for by Valjean and, after a chance encounter with a revolutionary, falls in love instantly. That revolutionary (Marius, portrayed

by Eddie Redmayne) is the object of a one-sided crush by the daughter of Cosette’s former caretakers. Her name is Eponine (played by Samantha Barks) and while she has little or no interest in politics, she joins Marius’s revolution almost immediately.

I can go either way where musicals are concerned. I couldn’t stand Chicago, but I loved Dreamgirls and eventually bought it on DVD. Also, while I’d heard of it before and knew it was a musical, my first introduction to the story of Les Misérables was a film starring Liam Neeson and Geoffrey Rush which altered the original story and abandoned the musical aspect. I really liked this film. All the actors in this film, to varying degrees, are competent singers. In fact, Anne Hathaway was shockingly good. What I liked better about the Liam Neeson film is that it supplied explanations. Even so, if you can appreciate musicals, you should see Les Misérables. (7.9/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

36 Clothing catalog choice: Abbr.

37 Top-drawer dresser 42 “My aim was off” 43 Buster 44 Roller coaster guides 45 Spigoted vessel 51 Bit of wisdom 53 Baseball Hall of Famer Combs 54 Deteriorate, in a way 55 Et __ 56 Word seen twice on some dairy cartons 57 Dipped cookie 59 Évian evening 60 Excited by 61 Dumbfounded 64 Toon devil

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

Decent, Descent, Dissent Decent means proper or honest.

The play’s interpretation was done in a decent manner.

Many people consider Rick a thoughtful and decent individual.

Descent means a downward slope or family origin.

The airplane’s sudden descent alarmed many passengers.

When one mentions the descent of man, we think of Darwin.

Dissent means disagreement.

If the cause made real sense, there would not be much dissent.

Dave Dowling is the author of the The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Signed copies are available for purchase at the gifts and home goods store, Homessence on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

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“We the People” at the Tang Museum Offers New Round of Events SARATOGA SPRINGS — As President Obama begins his second term, and against the backdrop of public disillusionment with government and the heated debate over second amendment rights, the Tang Museum is offering an opportunity for visitors to step back and re-engage with their Constitution and renew their sense of citizenship.

The Tang exhibition “We the People” is a dynamic laboratory for exploring constitutions—the U.S. Constitution in particular—as lived processes, examining the way these documents create order, configure communities, and form collective identities.

The show, which opened in September and runs through April 7, offers an ongoing series of events to help the public explore these themes, with upcoming topics ranging from the “slow democracy” movement to the growing power of the market in shaping civil society and the debate over constitutional rights for corporations.

The public events are complemented by a gallery for quiet contemplation as well as a new display of photographs titled “Paul Shambroom: Meetings” in the Tang’s Winter Gallery. Between 1999 and 2003 Paul Shambroom attended and photographed over 150 town council meetings across the United States, capturing the workings of government at its most fundamental level. The show offers a sampling of these photos, along with the minutes of each meeting.

“Shambroom’s photographs, taken with a large-format camera, capture our government at its

most fundamental level and impart the gravitas and complexity that characterize the ritual and reality of community empowerment,” said Tang Associate Curator Rachel Seligman, who organized Meetings.

“These images present us with the enactment of our highest democratic ideals, while at the same time revealing the everyday and mundane aspects of performing the duties they represent.”

Below are event highlights for “We the People” through April. For a full listing of Tang events, go to www.skidmore.edu/tang.

Friday, January 25 at Noon Lunchtime conversation with Paul Shambroom Photographer Paul Shambroom will discuss his four-year project of photographing town council meetings across the United States. Bring your own lunch; drinks and dessert provided.

Thursday, January 31, 7 p.m.

Government by and for the People Skidmore senior Jean Ann Kubler will lead a discussion of democratic ideals and obstacles.

The workshop is designed to engage people of all ages in conversations about what the role of government is and what it can be.

Thursday, February 7, 7 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 1 Three clusters of institutions— the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant

over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelming power of the market? This twopart series led by Skidmore faculty will explore this question. Specific themes for part 1: sports in society, education, human service agencies, and digital technology and the Internet.

Tuesday, February 12, 7 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 2 Three clusters of institutions— the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelming power of the market? This two-part series led by Skidmore faculty will explore this question.

Specific themes for part 2: social movements, religion, unions, and academia.

Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m.

“Slow Democracy” workshop with author Susan Clark Susan Clark, co-author of Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home, will speak

about the book and lead smallgroup discussions. Copies of Slow Democracy will be available for sale and book signing.

Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Lecture by Jeffrey Clements: Corporations Are Not People: Responding to the Supreme Court in Citizens United Clements heads Free Speech for People, an organization dedicated to challenging the creation of Constitutional rights for corporations and to overturning the 2010 Supreme Courts ruling on Citizens vs. Federal Election Commission through a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.

Crowd-Sourced Constitutional Convention Students and faculty from Skidmore College’s Government Department will lead a conversation about the current state of the U.S. Constitution. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What would people like to see added?

What do people think might be removed?

The Tang Museum is open Noon–5 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday, closed on Mondays and major holidays, and open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call (518) 580-8080 or visit www. skidmore.edu/tang.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

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15th Annual Chowderfest to Take Place with Record Number of Participants

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Enjoy some winter fun and some great food at the 15th Annual Chowderfest (part of the 16th annual Winter Weekend) held in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is coordinated by the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Visitors can pick up a ballot and taste chowders from over 74 participating establishments and vote for their favorite. Each sample of chowder is $1, and is paid directly to the establishment. Valid ballots need 5 stickers from participating businesses and can be turned in to the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center or the Saratoga Springs City Center. For an additional $10, Chowderfest attendees can take home an official long-sleeve Chowderfest T-shirt with a completed ballot. Winners will be announced inside of the Saratoga Springs City Center at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

New for 2013: An additional Chowderfest Award has been added, called “Best Chowder—Under 1,000 Bowls Served.”

A limited number of official Chowderfest “CHUGS” (environmentally friendly, reusable mug/ lid/spoon combination) are still being sold at Children’s Museum of Saratoga, Crafters Gallery— Fine Art Fine Crafts, Franklin Community Center, Gaffney’s Restaurant, Impressions of Saratoga, Malika International Boutique, Inc., Mountainman Saratoga Outfitters, and the Saratoga Hilton Gift shop— The Brewing Boutique for $10 each!

Visitors can also bring their four-legged family members as there are participants serving dog chowder. The popular Dog Chow Down will take place at 1 p.m. at the Saratoga Downtowner Motel. One of Mayor Johnson’s dogs will be on hand to pick the winning chowder!

For a second year in a row, Radio Disney will be coming to Chowderfest. Radio Disney will be in the Ben & Jerry’s parking lot at 34 Phila Street from 1-3 p.m. Bring your little Chowderhounds to rock out to the sounds of Disney, play games and shake their winter blues away. Radio Disney is sponsored by Allerdice Rent-All and Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga.

Enjoy music from Star 101.3 at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. then ESPN 104.5 from 1:30–4 p.m. Eclectic Songs will be at the Saratoga Downtowner Motel parking lot from 10:30–1:30 p.m., GNA 107.7 from 1:45-3 p.m. and then PopCrush 105.7 from 3–4:30 p.m. The Hot 99.1 street team will be on Henry Street from Noon–3 p.m. Fly 92 will be at the top of Caroline Street from 12:30–4 p.m., WEQX 102.7 from 1–3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center, and the always entertaining DJ Tim from Capital Disc Jockeys with prizes at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 3:30–7 p.m.

Smile and get your free printed Official Chowderfest PhotoCard in front of Impressions of Saratoga on Broadway during Chowderfest from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Share your personal Photocard on Facebook after the event at www.PhotoCardDay.com.

Chowderfest is presented by KeyBank and made possible by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau and Adirondack Trust Company, Bonacio Contruction Inc., Clipper Magazine, Saratoga Springs City Center, D.A. Collins Company, DeCrescente Distributing Company, Fly 92, Local Living In, Plan Ahead Events, Price Chopper, Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga.com, Saratoga Living Magazine, Saratoga Bank & Trust Company, Saratoga TODAY Newspaper, The Saratogian, Star 101.3, Stewarts Shops, Townsquare Media (WGNA), US Foods, The Wesley Community and Westminster Cracker Company.

Enjoy the day and stay the night! The party continues well into the night after Chowderfest ends with several bars & restaurants offering dinner specials and live entertainment. Several Saratoga area hotels are also offering special rates for Chowderfest goers. More information can be found at www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest.

Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

2013 Participants American Culinary Federation (Glens Falls chapter) American Red Cross—serving chowder from their emergency response vehicle parked in front of the Visitor’s Center on Broadway Bailey’s Cafe Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga—Dessert Chowder: ‘Phish Chowder’ with M&M ‘croutons’ and a touch of whipped cream Bettie’s Cakes Boca Bistro Bon Ton Fish Market—serving from Hungry Spot Cafe, fresh swordfish chowder Bookmakers at Holiday Inn Bread Basket Bakery Bullpen—chowder provided by Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill Cantina Celtic Treasures—chowder provided by the Local Pub & Teahouse Chez Pierre—serving from the City Center, crabby swiss chowder Chianti Ristorante Children’s Museum of Saratoga— serving from Flores Fine Art Gallery Circus Cafe—serving New England Clambake chowder with clams, crabmeat, chicken & more Comfort Kitchen—serving New York State Oyster chowder Dango’s Druthers Brewing Company Esperanto—serving Southwest BBQ pork w/red beans, bacon, bell pepers, onions, corn chowder and also a coconut, tofu and veg. chowder Fifty South—serving from the City Center, corn & potato chowder, seafood pura vida, both gluten free, local vegetables & dairy products Forno Bistro Gaffney’s Restaurant Great Bay Seafood Restaurant— serving from the City Center

Hattie’s Restaurant Henry Street Taproom The Ice House—serving smoked pork & sweet potato corn chowder Inn at Saratoga—serving beef brisket chowder Irish Times Pub and Restaurant— serving Reuben chowder Izumi Asian Bistro & Lounge Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille Legends Cafe Lillian’s Restaurant—serving New England Clam chowder The Local Pub & Teahouse—serving whiskied leeks with white truffle potatoes and sweet corn in an Irish ale broth, gluten-free and vegetarian Longfellows Restaurant Maestro’s at the Van Dam Max London’s Restaurant & Bar The Mine—serving clam chowder by Jody’s Tavern Moby Rick’s Seafood—serving from Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio Nove Italian Restaurant—serving from the City Center Olde Bryan Inn Olde Saratoga Brewing Company— serving from Bourbon Street seafood chowder made with Saratoga lager One Caroline Street Paddock Lounge Panza’s Restaurant & Catering Parting Glass Peabody’s Sports Bar and Grille Phila Fusion PJ’s BAR-B-QSA—serving homemade corn chowder (vegetarian) or add a meat of your choice for a taste tour of American BAR-B-Q Plum Dandy—serving brownie batter dessert chowder Prestwick Chase of Saratoga—serving from the City Center Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club—serving classic New England clam chowder

Putnam’s at Gideon Putnam Resort— serving from the City Center Putnam Market—serving salmon and shrimp chowder Saratoga Casino & Raceway—serving from the City Center, Southwest shrimp and jalapeno bacon chowder Saratoga City Tavern Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station #1 —serving from 60 Lake Avenue, ham & potato chowder Scallions Restaurant Seven Horse Pub Sperry’s Restaurant—serving Balinese style seafood chowder with sweet potatoes, tomato, coconut milk & ginger Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria— serving Creole crab and corn chowder The Springs—serving London Sea chowder-roasted corn, chopped clams, died potatoes, bacon, haddock fish, crab meat The Stadium Cafe Starting Gate Bar & Grill—serving Starting Gate vegetarian chowder and also a Buffalo chicken chowder Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant Uno Chicago Grill—serving from Thirteen, Windy City Chowder West Side Stadium Wheatfield’s Bistro & Wine Bar Wheatfield’s Restaurant & Bar The Wine Bar Serving Dog Chowder: Dawgdom—Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography will have their DoggieBooth,no sitting fee and kids are free!

Impressions of Saratoga—serving Cory’s Choice Chowder, all proceeds donated to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter in memory of Cory Sloppy Kisses—serving Dog Drool Soup

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SPAC: Building of a Season Modern Masterpieces by Award-Winning Canadian Choreographers Highlight The National Ballet of Canada’s Opening Night at SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Ballet of Canada, one of the world’s top international dance companies, will present acclaimed works by award-winning Canadian choreographers James Kudelka and Crystal Pite during its debut engagement at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 16 - 18. The mixed repertory program featuring Kudelka’s “The Four Seasons” and Pite’s “Emergence” will be performed on the company’s Opening Night in Saratoga. The company’s tour will also include its production of great Romantic classic “Giselle,” a work which will have its first performance at SPAC. “The National Ballet of Canada is a major force in the ballet world, equally renowned for its commitment to the classical tradition as to contemporary exploration. SPAC audiences will have a front-row seat to both as we welcome this superb, world-class company to our dance season for the first time in 2013,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president & executive director.

Of The National Ballet of Canada’s SPAC debut, artistic director Karen Kain said, “The company has long admired SPAC’s rich dance legacy and the active community of dance fans that have helped build and perpetuate that vitality. We are thrilled to be part of the 2013 Season and to have the opportunity to showcase three of our company’s finest works for SPAC audiences; our signature production

of classic story ballet ‘Giselle’ as well as two works each regarded as modern masterpieces: James Kudelka’s ‘The Four Seasons’ and ‘Emergence’

by Crystal Pite.”

James Kudelka’s “The Four Seasons,” a work touted by critics and audiences as a “modern masterpiece,” is set to Vivaldi’s popular composition.

Intended to be a portrayal of the journey of life, the work integrates solos and pas de deux through the youthful seasons of Spring and Summer to the more melancholic transition to Fall and Winter. The New York Times praised the work as “a masterpiece of our time…only Mr. Kudelka can infuse passion into virtuosity in this way.” Kudelka is a globally acclaimed choreographer who has created more than 70 ballets for dance companies throughout the world.

“Emergence” by Crystal Pite has been praised by the “Vancouver Sun,” as “a showstopper of a contemporary dance work.” The winner of four Dora Awards, including “Outstanding Production,” when it premiered in 2009, “Emergence” delivers a thrilling and eerie theatrical impact through various elements including striking hive-like sets, black costumes, a driving electronic score by Owen Belton, and expertly synchronized choreography. Pite, an award-winning choreographer and the founder and artistic director of Kidd Pivot Dance Company in Vancouver, Canada, is

regarded as one of the top choreographers of her generation.

Also highlighting the company’s Saratoga program will be one of its signature works, the full-length story ballet, “Giselle.” Considered one of The National Ballet of Canada’s signature works, the company’s production features resplendent sets and costumes by celebrated designer Desmond Heeley and the original 1841 score by Adolphe Adam performed by the National Ballet’s acclaimed orchestra. Of The National Ballet of Canada’s “Giselle,” the National Post writes, “Love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption are told through the poetry of dance… a power that is almost epic in its ability to stir the emotions.”

Founded by British dance star Celia Franca in 1951, The National Ballet of Canada has been a major force in the world of ballet since Rudolf Nureyev performed with it in the mid-1960s and brought the company to New York. With nearly 70 dancers and its own orchestra, the company ranks as one of the world’s top international dance companies.

The company, which makes its home at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, is led by artistic director Karen Kain.

Tickets to The National Ballet of Canada’s SPAC performances will be available online at www. spac.org beginning in February for SPAC members and March 18 for the general public.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Skidmore Brass Festival Emphasizes Education and Performance SARATOGA SPRINGS — The start of the spring semester brings with it a resumption of performances at Skidmore’s Arthur Zankel Music Center, where a Brass Festival will take place February 2 and 3. Emphasizing education and performance, the festival will feature the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, the Skidmore brass faculty and student brass ensembles, and registered festival participants.

This first event of the academic year is part of the Filene Concert Series at Zankel, and will include a concert by the New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, conducted by Michael Meidenbauer. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 2. In addition, quintet members will teach master classes, coach student ensembles, teach private lessons for Skidmore students, and perform in collaboration with the festival brass ensemble.

The internationally renowned New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet features Philip Smith (principal trumpet), Ethan Bensdorf (associate principal trumpet), Philip Myers (principal horn), Joseph Alessi (principal trombone), and Alan Baer (principal tuba). The group made its debut in 1983 when its members joined with the Canadian Brass for

a concert in Ottawa, Canada. This was the beginning of a regular musical collaboration between the two brass quintets. Subsequent joint performances brought them to the summer festivals of Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Great Woods, and Mostly Mozart, as well as concerts in cities throughout Canada and the United States.

Throughout the weekend, students will have the opportunity to learn from quintet members through coaching sessions, master classes, and a question and answer session. The festival will close with a free collaborative concert of student chamber groups and the New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 3.

Admission for the February 2 New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet concert is free for students and children, $8 for adults, and $5 for seniors and the Skidmore community. Admission for the February 3 festival finale concert is free and open to the public. For advance reservations visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel or call the Zankel box office (518) 580-5321 for more information. The Zankel Music Center is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices for the hearing impaired. For more information, please visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel.

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Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Local Gigs Week of 2/1-2/7

Saturday, 2/2:

EW Quartet, 9 pm

Radio Junkies, 9 pm

Nick Macchia, 9 pm

Spoiler, 10:30 pm

@ bailey’s—583.6060

@ irish times—58303

@ jp bruno’s—745.1180

Vivid, 9 pm

Rusty Edge, 9 pm

Rat Tail Jimmy, 9 pm

Hair of the Dog, 9 pm

Cliff Eberhardt, 8 pm

Live Music, 6:30 pm

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm

Capital Zen, 10 pm

Dana and Jim, 8 pm

DJ Nick Papa Giorgio, 9 pm

Twisted, 10:30 pm @ jp bruno’s—745.1180

Sunday, 2/3:

Marcus Duo, 10 pm

Saratoga Chamber Players, 3 pm

@ bentley’s—899.4300 @ bayou cafe—384.7226 @ caffè lena—58322

@ gaffney’s—587.7359 @ irish times—58303

@ the mill—899.5253

@ the mill—899.5253

@ the parting glass—583.1916

@ primelive ultra lounge—583.4563 @ putnam den- 584.8066 @ vapor—306.5275

@ saratoga springs united methodist church—584-3720

Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ the parting glass—583.1916

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

The Garcia Project, 9 pm @ putnam den- 584.8066

Quinn’s Eskimos, 8 pm

Thursday, 2/7: Ubuntu, 9 pm @ gaffney’s—587.7359

Irish Celtic Session, 7 pm @ the parting glass—583.1916

@ ravenswood—583.4563

The Audiostars, 8 pm

Open Mic Nights:

Saturday, 2/2:

Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm

Jon LeRoy Quartet, 9 pm

Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm

@ vapor—583.4563

@ 9 Maple Ave—583.2582

Dana and Jim, 9 pm @ bailey’s—583.6060

Jack Landron, 8 pm @ caffè lena—58322

The Blackouts, 9 pm @ gaffney’s—587.7359

DON’T MISS

Send listings to amarshall@saratogapublishing.com

Friday, 2/1: @ 9 Maple Ave—583.2582

@ bailey’s—583.6060

@ gaffney’s—587.7359

Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm @ putnam den—584.8066

Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm @ caffè lena—58322

Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm @ circus café—583.1106

Live at the Putnam Den Friday, February 1 at 9 p.m.

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34 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755, AdirondackFM@ nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org.

RELIGION Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch. org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

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

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church

Corinth United Methodist Church

41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons, Malta 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap. rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: MondayFriday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100;xcsavior@yahoo. com.

Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9:00 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777, thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

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

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013 Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Rd., ­­ Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.– Noon Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School West Auditorium, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday: 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:00; Service 10:30 Coffee & Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m.

Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091; pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Malta Cmns., Ste. 3 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible

RELIGION St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

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

Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury. org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs; 584-3720; saratogaumc.com.

Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park; 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs; 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs; 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Friday 8 p.m. Oneg Sabbat Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Oneg Sabbat Handicapped accessible

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The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort; 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m.; Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton; 882-9874 westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com

The Greater Schuylerville Clergy Association will hold an Ecumenical Ash Wednesday Service at the Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, on Wednesday, February 13 at 7pm. The Rev. Al Johnson will be preaching the sermon. Included in the service will be the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper and the Imposition of Ashes. All are welcome to attend.

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SPORTS

Week of February 1 – February 7, 2013

Community Sports Bulletin Skidmore’s McEachen Retiring as Men’s Soccer Coach After 13 Years

Elks Club Announces Hoop Shoot Competition Winner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rece McClements recently won the Northeast District Hoop Shoot competition in the 11-year-old division. Rece is representing the Saratoga/ Wilton Elks Lodge. Rece now moves on to compete in the New York State Regional Competition on Saturday, February 9. The event takes place in Clintonville, New York.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College men’s soccer coach Ron McEachen has announced that he will retire in May after 13 years as the Thoroughbred head coach and 33 years overall.

McEachen won his 300th game this past season, finishing his career with a 300-193-71 record. He is Skidmore’s all-time win leader with a 120-85-24 record. Prior to Skidmore he was the head coach for nine seasons at Middlebury (66-32-20) and 11 at The University of Vermont (114-76-27).

His 300 wins rank him 39th all-time among NCAA Division III coaches, including all victories as a coach at a four-year institution.

“Ron has brought a level of regional and national attention and respect to Skidmore College soccer that only an elite coach could bring,” said Gail Cummings-Danson, Skidmore athletics director. “He has left an indelible footprint on not only the soccer program, but the College as well.

“While Ron’s coaching accolades are extensive, perhaps his greatest value has come in the form of mentorship that he has afforded the many students, student-athletes and assistant coaches that he has crossed paths with along his teaching and coaching journey. I know that I speak for the entire community in congratulating and sincerely thanking Coach McEachen for his honorable service to Skidmore College.”

A 1969 graduate of West Virginia University, McEachen was a first-team All-America before going on to a professional career (1971-78) with the New York Cosmos and Miami Toros of the NASL and the Connecticut Wildcats, Pittsburgh Miners and Rhode Island Oceaneers of the ASL. He began his coaching career at Middlebury College in 1976, moving to University of Vermont in 1985. He left Vermont in 1995 to join the staff of the New England Revolution of the MSL. He took over the Skidmore program in 2000.

McEachen has also been a national staff coach for both the United States Soccer Association and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Andrew Marshall, Sports Editor at amarshall @saratoga publishing.com

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Temporarily Closed in Preparation for Saratoga 150 The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be closed January 31 through March 6 as the Museum prepares its exhibit to celebrate the 150th anniversary of thoroughbred racing at Saratoga.

The exhibit, sponsored in part by a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, will open to the public this summer. Museum staff will still be available during this period by appointment. Call (518) 5840400 for more information.

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Kaged Kombat Returns Stauffer Signs Minor League Deal with Padres as Elbow Rehab Continues To The City Center

by Andrew Marshall for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The excitement and spectacle of mixed martial arts returns on February 2 as the Kaged Kombat Fighting Championships 11 takes over the Saratoga Springs City Center once again.

Kaged Kombat returns to the venue where they saw a record crowd this past November at one of their wildest, most intense cards yet. This time is no exception and features a submissiononly match and a champion versus champion match for the 135-pound title. There are nine matches currently scheduled for Kaged Kombat 11, with the card subject to change.

The main event of the evening will be the Bruno Tostestrained and Saratoga Springs resident Marvin Maldonado facing Kylan Bomberry from D&B Combat Sports for the Kaged Kombat 135-pound title belt.

Maldonado currently holds one title at his weight class and hopes to add to his trophy case with a big win February 2.

“The title fight pits Saratoga local jiu-jitsu specialist Marvin Maldonado, against the tough Kylan Bomberry of D&B Combat sports. This should be a great fight and we will see if the Championship Belt stays in Saratoga,” said Kaged Kombat promotor Chad Beatty.

The opening match will be the 170-pound division’s Justin Jablanski of Death Roll MMA taking on Arthur Boice from Warpath, Inc. The MMA Asylum’s Bobby Aylward will face Coach YaSing’s Josh Salak in a clash of 155-pound fighters. Mike Barrios of Ferrara MMA will be facing independent fighter Cody Comer at a traditional 160-pound match.

In the first submissiononly match in the history of the Saratoga Springs City Center, Spa City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s own Nick Flannery will take on Warpath, Inc.’s Brandon Blanchard. This match can only be won by making your opponent submit and standard knockouts are not allowed.

Both fighters are expected to weigh in at 160 pounds for the bout.

“Jiu-Jitsu, or submission grappling, is a crucial component of mixed martial arts,” Beatty said. “Having a submission-only match is a good way for future MMA fighters to get into the cage and test their skills against other tough competitors.

Saratoga local Nick Flannery will have his hands full with Brandon Blanchard, but I am confident that his technique will be superior.”

Independent fighter Len Rosa will face Iron Fist MMA’s Korey Kennedy in a 140-pound lightweight bout.

Josh Monroe from Death Roll MMA will take on No Budget MMA’s Bruce Richards in a battle of 155-pound grapplers.

Independent fighter Darrin Hunsdon will face Ryan Lall of Warpath, Inc. in the heaviest division fighting that evening at 205 pounds.

Tickets to Kaged Kombat will be available at the door of the Saratoga Springs City Center beginning at 6 p.m. Fights begin promptly at 7 p.m. For more information about Kaged Kombat 11, visit www.kagedkombat.com.

by Andrew Marshall for Saratoga TODAY SAN DIEGO — If Tim Stauffer is going to make another appearance as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, he’s very likely to do so where he was originally drafted. On January 29, it was announced by the Padres that they had signed the former Saratoga Central Catholic standout to a minor league level deal as he continues to rehab an elbow injury that most of his 2012 campaign.

Stauffer underwent surgery on his elbow in August, officially ending a season plagued with nagging injuries. As the 2012 season started, there were high hopes for Stauffer making an impact on a pitching staff largely devoid of any real star power. There was even

talk that he could be the pitcher to open the season, a designation usually reserved for the team’s best pitcher. Instead, Stauffer was placed on the disabled list a few weeks before the season and Edison Volquez got the start.

Stauffer made one start in May of 2012 after returning from the disabled list in a losing effort against the Washington Nationals.

He went five innings giving up seven hits and allowing four runs.

He also served up what became the first home run of super prospect Bryce Harper’s career. He was placed back on the disabled list following the start and did not return to the field.

The minor league deal ensures that Stauffer will be invited to spring training when pitchers and catchers report later

this month. A minor league deal simply allows the team to invite him without using a roster spot which could prevent a different prospect from joining them.

Minor league contracts are considered especially low-risk when signing older players or players rehabbing from injury.

Stauffer is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but could join the team as soon as April or May. Stauffer returning to the San Diego might be good news for Padre fans. Pitching in San Diego’s spacious Petco Park, Stauffer has an impressive 3.06 earned run average (ERA) versus a much worse 4.75 while on the road. It all adds up to a 3.94 career ERA. He was selected fourth overall out of Richmond University in 2000.

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No Super Bowl prediction from me, but I’m rooting for the Ravens!

Damian Fantauzzi

The story of former Baltimore Raven, Houston Texan and Notre Dame standout, Anthony Weaver; who was recently hired as the new defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills, is my focus this week. I would like to extend my congratulations to Anthony. In

high school at Saratoga Springs, Anthony was an outstanding athlete. Not only was his prowess of stardom entirely evident on the gridiron but he also excelled on the hardwoods at basketball for the Blue Streaks. At Notre Dame, he was voted a Second-Team AllAmerican by ABC Sports Online, was rated 16th among defensive ends by the Sporting News, just to name a few of his collegiate accolades. Weaver was eventually drafted in the second round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2002.

Only 32 years old, Anthony has moved up the ladder in the coaching ranks at full throttle.

He has coached one year in three different spots: he was a graduate assistant at the University of Florida in 2010, before being hired as the linebackers coach at North Texas University in 2011. He made his NFL debut after being hired as the assistant defensive line coach for the New York Jets.

Newly hired Bills Head Coach, Doug Marrone (who served as the Syracuse University Head Coach between the years of 2009-2012), must have high hopes for his new defensive line coach.

As Anthony’s basketball coach in high school, I have my stories about Anthony Weaver as just a regular kid. First and foremost, he was not only a good player but he was a team leader and a great person. Anthony was highly respected by his peers, teachers and coaches.

As a young man, Anthony was considered a coach’s dream because of his attitude and athleticism. He was everything that coaches who had worked with before made him out to be and then some. There aren’t too many who can live up to all of the positive superlatives and clichés that they earn as a student-athlete, but this guy was someone worthy of imitation for all high school athletes—a real special person.

Just read and watch the news about some, if not more, of these professional athletes who are cheating and continually demonstrating their disrespect of the system. It seems staggering to sit and watch the negative headlines multiply (like, for instance, my last two columns about The

Baseball Hall of Fame and Lance Armstrong) and watch the situation worsen.

Anthony’s proud mother and father, Melania and Ralph Weaver, did their job well. There was never a moment, which I can remember anyway, when Anthony questioned the authority that surrounded him in the classroom or on the playing field. He had and still does have vivid and impressive personal values. I commend the Weavers on their method and technique used to bring their son up. You can make the argument that it has certainly helped him get to where he is today!

I have a fond memory of working with Anthony at Saratoga Springs High School.

The summer between Anthony’s junior and senior year, we were playing a few pick-up basketball games during an open gym, there were maybe 20 or so participants in the gym at the time.

Anthony came down the court on a fast break (worth mentioning that for his size, he was one of the quickest players we had) he slam dunked the ball and shattered the backboard in the process! I had never seen anything like that in real time during my coaching career. There was glass all over the place and some of the tempered glass pieces were stuck in Anthony’s body. His wounds were nothing really bad, he had about a dozen little cuts in his arms and legs, but we were all shocked, including Anthony!

He was so worried that he was in trouble, and I assured him that the backboards were covered by insurance and he didn’t need to concern himself about replacing the now defunct backboard.

The important thing was he was okay. At that moment, when he thought of what had just happened, he didn’t think it was such a cool thing and that it had any worth for bragging rights. He was very remorseful and humble about what had just happened and just kept expressing his regret.

During the 1996-97 basketball season, which was Anthony’s junior year, we were Suburban Council Champions but lost in the Section II AA tournament.

We handed Shenendehowa its only two losses that season but not without drama. Our first meeting was away at Shen and it took overtime win by just two points.

Anthony, who could practically jump out of the gym, got the last rebound and held on to the ball as the final buzzer sounded.

The gym was standing room only and our fans were jubilant. Our next meeting was at Saratoga in the old gym (White Gym) and included more drama. We won by four, but this time it took two overtimes and at the end of the game another standing room only crowd went crazy. Anthony had 14 rebounds and helped us secure our divisional title. The team was ecstatic; along with the leading rebounder we were all so excited to celebrate our second victory over the Plainsmen!

While in high school, I feel that Anthony Weaver had a great experience in the progression of his football game and as an athlete. The guidance and instruction of the now retired football coach of Saratoga High School for 37 years and now an assistant coach at Union College, Blase Iuliano and his staff did a lot for Anthony as a Blue Streak. Not only in the tweaking of the new Bills line coach’s game, but with advice on what to do on his venturous move to the next level. I feel that there is no substitute for a knowledgeable coach and mentor. Anthony was a recipient, and the benefit is a given fact.

Anthony and his family, his wife Kristin and baby son Anthony (AJ), have moved to the Buffalo area and are preparing for their new life. I wish for Anthony to have all the success as an NFL line coach with the Bills. I can’t think of anything but good fortune for the soft spoken gentle giant of a man and maybe in his future there will be steps to climb into becoming a head coach at the professional or collegiate level.

You never know what fate has in store for you and when it comes to competing. Anthony is fierce.

He will do very well in his new profession. Good luck to you and your family, Anthony, you make us proud!

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Black Horses Remain Perfect in Wasaren League With Win

by Andrew Marshall for Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE — Going for their 12th straight win, the Schuylerville Black Horses welcomed the Hoosic Valley Indians to town for a matchup of the top two teams in the Wasaren League standings. Schuylerville held Hoosic Valley to just three points in the third quarter and held off a late rally to remain undefeated in Wasaren League play and pick up the 47–43 victory.

Hoosic Valley was attempting to avenge a 20-point home loss they suffered at the hands of Schuylerville back on December 19. In fact, the Indians had a seven-game win streak of their own heading into the game, having not lost a game since their blowout loss to Schuylerville earlier this season.

The first two quarters were quite even with both teams combining for 37 points in the second quarter alone. Hoosic Valley held a four-point lead at the half, 30–26.

Schuylerville’s senior-loaded team would adjust to the Hoosic Valley attack in the third quarter, locking down the Indians to just three points while backing up their 18-point second quarter with a 16-point third to take a 42–33 lead into the fourth.

The nine-point lead would be just enough as Schuylerville added five more to hold off a late 10-point burst from Hoosic Valley to hold on for the 47–43 win.

For Schuylerville, seniors Shane Lyon and Dan Waldron led the way with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Lyon would make it to the free throw line 13 times, which were five more free throw attempts than Hoosic Valley would take as an entire team. Lyon went 6-13 from the line. Lyon did not attempt a single free throw in their first meeting this year.

Senior guard Tyler Hayes would help Schuylerville from downtown, adding two threepoint baskets.

Hoosic Valley’s John Rooney scored a game-high 19 while teammate Mike Pierre was right behind him with 18 of his own. No other players for Hoosic Valley would score more than five points, with one player, Mac Anderson, failing to record a field goal attempt for the entire game.

With the win, Schuylerville enjoys a comfortable two-game

lead over Hoosic Valley in the Wasaren League standings.

Overall, the Black Horses are 13–1, and have won their 12th straight game. They are a perfect 11–0 in league play.

Hoosic Valley is also playing great basketball this season, but cannot seem to slay the Schuylerville dragon. They are 9–2 in Wasaren League play, with both losses being to Schuylerville. They are 13–2 overall this season.

Next up for Schuylerville is a home game against the 1-9 Granville Golden Horde on Friday, February 1 with tip off at 7 p.m.

Hoosic Valley has a tougher matchup on Friday night, heading to Greenwich to play the 7–4 Witches.

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

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12 in a Row! Schuylerville Beats Hoosic Valley for 12th Straight Win

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