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Volume 8 • Issue 8 • March 1 – March 7, 2013

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Featured Stories by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Tough. Fun. Crazy. Unique. These are just a few of the simple descriptions thrown around when talking about Hero Rush. The firefighter-themed obstacle run enters its second year in existence with a full schedule of 16 stops around the country, including their May 18 date at Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa. An obstacle run consists of a dozen or more obstacles spaced out over a roughly four-mile course. From there, competitors stop at each station and cannot continue until it’s been completed. Some are muddy, others are wet but all of them are designed with one goal in mind: fun.

A scene from last year’s Hero Rush at Ellms Family Farms. Photo provided.

See Hero Rush pg. 7

From Blue Streaks to Silver Screens by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Chris Millis was mingling at a bar in Austin during the 2012 South by Southwest film festival when a young woman asked him what brought him to the festival. “I have a movie here,” he explained.

“What movie?” She asked. “Small Apartments,” Millis said. “You wrote Small Apartments? Bulls—t,” she replied incredulously. “That movie is a really big deal at this festival!” Millis eventually had to pull out his own hard copy of the film to prove to her that he was, indeed, both the novelist and screenwriter of the

book-turned-independent film. The film focuses on a character named Franklin Franklin, a lonely man who plays the alphorn and dreams of Switzerland—then finds himself in a lot of trouble after accidentally killing his landlord. The film follows Franklin as he tries to weed his way out of the mess while consorting with the strange residents of his small apartment complex.

Millis is a seventh-generation native of Saratoga Springs, who just happened to write his first-ever novel in only three days as a participant in the 23rd Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest—and ended up winning the competition. “I was freaked out to learn that I had won,” Millis admitted. “It was See Millis pg. 6

Rotary Home Show The Home Show will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this weekend. Check out our Your Home section for more information. See Rotary Home Show pg. 15

A Complex Bigger than Wilton Mall? Plans for a 180,000-squarefoot building in Wilton are currently in development. See News pg. 14

Inside TODAY Obituaries 5 Business 8–9 Summer Camps

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“Learning the Ropes” Winter break was a great time for kids to enjoy the outdoors, especially at the Ndakinna Education Center. The three-day camp hosted children ages 6-12 and featured outdoor skills training such as creating fire from a bow drill, snow shelters and snow shoeing. Not only that but children were especially delighted to be the first to try the ropes course-brand new to the Ndakinna Education Center.

Overcoming obstacles, finding balance, building self-confidence and promoting teamwork are the hallmarks of the new “Ropes Challenge” which is now a regular part of the outdoor camp curriculum. Camp registration for Spring break is open. Visit www.ndakinnacenter.org for additional information. Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013 Connor J. Tremblay, 17, of Ruggles Road was arrested February 17 and charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventhdegree, all Class A misdemeanors, and criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth-degree, a Class B misdemeanor. Officers stopped a car that had run through a stop sign at the intersection of Putnam and Spring Streets. After stopping the car, officers identified the driver as Tremblay, and noticed a strong scent of marijuana in the vehicle. After speaking with Tremblay, the officers found other drugs in the vehicle such as mushrooms, hydrocodone and Clonazepam. He was then taken into custody.

There were also three other related violation charges. Officers received a call of a car moving at a high rate of speed through the city. Upon location and stopping the vehicle, Borts was identified as the driver and appeared to be intoxicated. Borts was then placed under arrest and celled pending his arraignment.

Kevin L. LeClair, 29, of County Route 24 in Corinth, was arrested February 18 and charged with criminal contempt in the firstdegree, a Class E felony. LeClair was arrested on a warrant issued after a domestic dispute on November 20, 2012. He allegedly violated a full no contact order by following the victim and at one point making threatening statements to the victim. He was processed in City Court before being remanded to Saratoga County Jail.

Alfred Jones, 48, of Stanish Place in Cohoes, was arrested February 21 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the thirddegree, a Class A misdemeanor. He was also cited for unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation charge. Police responded to calls of an erratic driver along Route 29. The officers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Jones. Jones provided identification, but it was determined at that time that his license was suspended and he was not a legal driver. He was taken into custody at that time and arraigned in City Court.

Henry L. Smith, 36, of Beekman Street was arrested February 19 and charged with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a Class E felony. He was also charged with aggravated harassment in the second-degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Smith was arrested on a warrant issued following a domestic dispute on February 2. He is alleged to have violated a full no contact order by repeatedly attempting to contact the victim. Smith was processed by City Police and remanded to Saratoga County Jail. Anatoliy Borts, 28, of 86th Street in Brooklyn, was arrested February 21 and charged with reckless endangerment in the second-degree and driving while intoxicated, both Class A misdemeanors.

Sara Kelly, 23, of North High Street in Ballston Spa, was arrested February 21 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation charge. Officers responded to Clancy’s Bar on Caroline Street at 11 p.m. for a disturbance call. The officers attempted to disperse the crowd that had formed, when Kelly became combative with them.

Henry F. Zhagui-Mercan, 40, of 56th Street of West New York, New Jersey, was arrested February 23 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation charge. Shortly before 2 a.m., Zhagui-Mercan was involved in a dispute at the intersection of Broadway and Caroline Streets. He is alleged to have punched a woman in the face and knocked her to the ground. He was placed under arrest and celled pending his arraignment. Pamela S. Satterfield, 60, of Seward Street was arrested February 23 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation charge.

BLOTTER Satterfield was allegedly screaming and yelling in the hallway of an apartment building where she lives shortly after 1:35 a.m. When approached by police, Satterfield refused to stop screaming and was placed under arrest. Casey M. Coyle, 31, of Woodlawn Avenue was arrested February 22 and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. Coyle was arrested after a family member had arrived to pick up Coyle’s 7-year-old daughter only to find that Coyle had been gone from the home for some time, and left the child alone. The family member secured the child and reported the incident to the police, who located Coyle and arrested him. Peter Carmine Villaro-Barnard, 19, of Walford Street was arrested February 22 and charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. Officers arrested Villaro-Barnard for stealing a cell phone from an individual at the Recreation Center. Cassey S. Rock, 28, of Elm Street was arrested February 23 and charged with assault in the second –degree with a deadly weapon, a Class D felony, as well as criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth-degree and endangering the welfare of a child, both Class

A misdemeanors. Officers arrived to a domestic dispute where they found the victim had been cut and stabbed with a kitchen knife. Rock was placed under arrest. The victim’s injuries were not serious and she was treated at the scene. Child Protective Services were contacted because a 6-year-old girl lives in the home. She was unharmed. Jordon W. Geel, 26, of Helderberg Trail in Berne, was arrested February 23 and charged with criminal mischief in the

fourth-degree with intent to cause damage to property, a Class A misdemeanor. Officers observed Geel intentionally damage property that is fixed to the side of City Hall near the entrance to the police department and the Department of Public Works. He was placed under arrest and celled until his arraignment.

week in Review Saratoga Springs High School Student Passes Away On Cruise

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local high school student Seth Younes, 18, died on a cruise ship February 26 during the school district’s winter recess. Carnival Cruise Lines confirmed that Younes passed away in his cabin around 3 a.m. Tuesday, saying that his death may have been due to alcohol poisoning, though the official cause of death is still to be determined. Carnival denied serving Younes any alcohol while he was aboard the ship. Carnival released a statement February 27 saying, “Following his death, the cruise line contacted the FBI as per standard practice in this type of occurrence. FBI representatives boarded the ship on Tuesday morning to conduct an investigation. No foul play is suspected. We extend our deepest sympathies to young man’s family and loved ones during this very difficult time.” The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office completed testing for blood and toxicology work February 28, with results of those tests to come within a week. Younes was in good standing with the high school and was set to graduate with his class in June.

Environmental Protection Agency Plans to Renovate Old Red Spring Location SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans for a public meeting next week in regards to removing contaminants from the Old Red Spring located at the intersection of Excelsior Springs and High Rock Avenue. The EPA said in a press release that contaminated soul and group water remain at the site of the spring necessitating the cleanup. The contaminants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The cleanup process will include removing surface soil near the Old Red Spring and replacement of the spring’s well. They also plan to stabilize other contaminated soil spots and install a barrier wall beneath the street to contain underground contaminations. There will also be an injection of non-hazardous chemicals into the soil and ground water to expedite the breakdown of remaining contaminants. A public meeting regarding the project is scheduled for Thursday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. inside the administration building of the Saratoga Spa State Park located at 19 Roosevelt Drive.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013 Proposed Mental Health Facility for South Broadway Tabled SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Planning Board met February 27 to discuss tentative plans for a mental health facility to be placed on South Broadway, but went no further than its discussion. Saratoga County has proposed converting a former car dealership into officers for the country’s three distinct mental health programs currently located elsewhere. The Planning Board received an application for a special-use permit required by the zoning laws of the city. The board was considering whether the location is appropriate to house a mental health facility with respect to the neighborhood and the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The possible site, located in the old Topper car dealership building at 135 Broadway, would be a central location for the substance abuse services, the mental health clinic and the Friendship House. The site is along the South Broadway corridor that was studied by the Gateway Action Plan of Saratoga (or GAPS) which was designed in hopes of determining a new plan for the most prominent entryway into the downtown district.

ave you heard about our contest with the soonto-be-here Healthy Living Market? In celebration of the store’s arrival at the Wilton Mall, we’ve teamed up to get Saratoga Springs living healthy! We’re giving our readers a chance to win $25 gift cards to the Healthy Living Market, but you’ll have to do some searching to get it! We’ve hidden some Healthy Living Market logos throughout this newspaper, including within some ads. Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is find all of them. When you think you’ve got them all, head to www.saratogatodaynewspaper.com and click on the “Healthy Living Contest” banner on the left side of the page. Enter your information and guess and if you’re correct, we’ll enter your name in a drawing for the gift card! We’re pleased to announce that this week’s winner is Debby Gardner of Saratoga Springs! She found all 9 logos that we hid last week. How many are in this week’s paper? Well that’s up to YOU to find out! So start your search and GOOD LUCK!

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obituaries JOSEPH R. NEMEC SR.

JOSEPH MOHRMANN SR. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard Joseph “Dick” Mohrmann, Sr. passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, February 26 with family by his side. He was 71. Born on April 28, 1941 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late William Herman Mohrmann and Genevieve Marie Booth. Dick served our nation as a member of the United States Air Force and then New York State for over 30 years, retiring in 1995 as Deputy Superintendent at Mr. McGregor Correctional Facility. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, John “Jack” and Robert Mohrmann. Survivors include his wife,

Margaret Notaro Mohrmann of Saratoga Springs; his children, Richard J., Jr., Robin M. Staigar both of Saratoga Springs and Joseph J. of Hendersonville, NC; brother, William of Latham and his grandchildren, Brett and Sadie. Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

WARRENSBURG — Joseph R. Nemec, Sr., 61, of Truesdale Hill Road, passed away Thursday, February 21 at Glens Falls Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New York City on

Nicholas and Joseph Di Benedetto; and one greatgrandson, Leon Dandashi. She was predeceased by her son, Daniel Broland, and siblings: Daniel Sr., Roberta Daniel, SA, and Robert McPadden. The funeral service will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 1 at Daly Funeral Home Inc. 242 McClellan St., Schenectady, and at 9 a.m. at St. Kateri Tekawitha Church (formerly Our Lady of Fatima Church), where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of Atonment Graymoor, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524.

WILTON — Robert L. Dyke (Bob), 74, a resident of Wilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20. Bob was a native of Glens Falls,

Remington (Erin); great grandchild Alexander; and sister, Edith Guerin. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Harry. Graveside services will be held on Saturday March 2 at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs at 11 a.m. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the graveside at Simone Funeral Home, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Cooper of Saratoga; Carrie Nemec and her partner, Kate Oakley of VA; and Crystal Nemec and her partner, Brian Cons of FL; a sister, Dorothy Nemec of Ballston Spa; sister-in-law, Nancy Nemec of Warrensburg; his grandchildren Alie, Melinda, and Rose Marie Nemec. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved four-legged friend, Muttley. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Joe’s name to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society.

and spent 54 years with his wife, Rena, in Wilton. Bob started his adult life as an Aviation Machinist with the U.S. Marine Corps. Bob is survived by his wife, Rena (Ernst) of Wilton, two daughters, Colleen Shannon, Westchester, IL, and Carolyn Zinn (Todd), Mishicot, WI, a son, Robert Dyke (Bonnie), Schagticoke; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Nancie Bidwell and Eileen Dixon; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

death by his parents, Loren and Bette Dyke. Burial with military honors was at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Donations can be made to: Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

ELIJAH WILLETTE

DOROTHY NICOLL BALLSTON LAKE — Dorothy Nicoll (Dot) died Monday, February 25 with her loving family at her side. She was born April 23, 1937 in Methuan, Massachusetts. Dorothy married Harry Nicoll; he predeceased her in 1986. She is survived by her son, Barry Nicoll (Charlotte); daughter, Sheryl Riegel (Glenn), grand-children, Nikki Schimizzi (Ryan), and Barrett

November 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Minden) Nemec. Joe met his wife and best friend of 40 years, Gigi Holsapple in the pediatric unit of Glens Falls Hospital, where she worked as his nurse. Joe owned and managed Nemec’s Feed and Grain in Saratoga Springs for 25 years. Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother, Robert Nemec, and twin, George Nemec. Joe is survived by his wife, Gigi; his children, Joseph Nemec, Jr. of Saratoga; Stephanie Nemec

ROBERT L. DYKE

MARY T. BROLAND BALLSTON LAKE — Mary T. Broland, 82, of Woodstead Road, Ballston Lake, formerly of Clifton Park Road, Niskayuna, died Monday, February 25, at home. Mary was born in Schenectady, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann McPadden. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William H. Broland Jr.; three children, Deborah (Chancy) D’Arcangelis of Colonie, Michael Broland of Bedford, Texas, and Maureen (Frank) DiBenedetto of Ballston Lake; seven grandchildren, Manal and Christopher Dandashi, Hunter Broland, Frank Jr., Danielle and twins

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sgt. Elijah Phillip Willette passed away Monday, February 18. He was 25. Born on October 18, 1987 in Glens Falls, he was the son of

Janet (Charles D.) Gray II and Mark (Sherri) Willette. Elijah was a hero to all who knew him, especially his mother. He enlisted in the Army National Guard at the age of 18. Elijah was stationed in Latham. He also deployed with the 10th Mtn. Div. to Iraq. In addition to his parents, Elijah is survived by his brothers, Kaz (Tai) St. John and Josiah (Amanda) St. John; brother Matthew Willette and sisters Kaitlynn and Kendra Willette; brother Charles D. Gray III; grandparents Joseph and Myrella St. John and Deacon Lawrence

and Frances Willette; nephews Davion St. John and Jayson St. John and niece Kendall St. John as well as several aunts and uncles. He also leaves behind two special friends, Sgt. Jeffrey Doring and Garijon Dunbar. Burial with military honors was on Wednesday, February 27 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

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Saratoga Native’s Book, Screenplay Hits Theaters continued from page 1

the first thing I had ever really written so I was pretty amazed, and I was totally confused as to what to do after that—like, ‘Does this mean I’m a writer? What do writers do

and how do they make money— wait, they don’t make money!’” After adapting his novel into a screenplay, Millis decided to take his talents to graduate school at Goddard College in Vermont, earning a degree in creative writing. “When I write a screenplay, I will card it out on a board with all the scenes on cards, then do a handwritten outline on a legal pad, about 15 pages long with the interior, exterior, street, and day details and then write a few things that happen in the scene— so essentially I’ll have the whole movie done by the time I start to write it,” Millis explained. “By the time I sit down to start to write the screenplay itself with dialogue, it’s all in my head, it’s all done and I could [complete] it in three days or

a week and be happy with it—that’s just the way I work.” Millis does most of his writing in Saratoga Springs and Lake Placid—in fact, he finished what he called a “pretty good” screenplay— a comedy about an online poker heist—right in downtown Saratoga Springs at Uncommon Grounds coffee shop. “As a writer, this is where I feel comfortable,” Millis said. “I like to write here and in the Adirondacks, and [if I moved] I’d be giving that up, which could negatively affect my writing. And of all the places I’ve traveled in the country and overseas, there’s no place I’d rather be than in Saratoga.” Small Apartments was published in 2001 and later optioned by the film company Deviant Pictures, with director Jonas Akerlund. Among the star-studded cast of the indie film is lead actor Matt Lucas, the British actor of “Little Britain” and “Bridesmaids” fame, Billy Crystal, Johnny Knoxville, James Caan, Juno Temple, James Marsden, and several more A-listers. The movie was shot in March and April of 2011 in Los Angeles, though the book is set in Buffalo, N.Y. Millis said that though most directors don’t allow screenwriters to stay on set, Akerlund let him—a rare feat for a brand new Hollywood screenwriter. “The actors gravitate toward the writer because the writer created the characters and they’re looking for insight into their characters,” Millis explained. “No director wants any opportunity for his authority to be usurped, but Jonas isn’t that way at all.” Millis admitted he did once make the mistake of giving Billy Crystal an acting note without Jonas’ permission. “I was trying to correct Billy on a line delivery because I knew that if he said it this way, it would screw something up in the future—it had

Photo provided Screenwriter Chris Millis wrote a novel in three days and then adapted it into a film, ‘Small Apartments’. A local screening of the film at Skidmore will take place March 2.

to be said a certain way or else it would be ruined,” Millis remembered. “But I should have just told Jonas so he could tell Billy – there’s definitely that concern directors have with having the writers around.” Millis said that being able to help the actors with their characters helped him have a sense of ownership with the movie. “I would have curled up in a ball in a bathroom somewhere if I couldn’t have been on set,” Millis said. “Frankly, I think that as a team, we made it a better movie. If I wasn’t there doing that, I wouldn’t feel such an ownership over what we created together.” Asked if he feels vulnerable when he sees his work up on the screen, Millis said he’s “definitely exposed.” “It’s weird—you can look at stuff you’ve written a few years ago, and it doesn’t even feel like you wrote it,” he said. “I think it’s just an expression of a moment— no matter how deep and hard you work on something, when you look at it years later it’s just this thing that exists and hangs in space and you can’t do anything to affect it

anymore—it’s there, and you did do it, but it just feels like that’s a past version of yourself and now you’re onto something else.” Now that the majority of his Small Apartments screenings are over, Millis is focusing on what’s next: planning the rest of his movie premieres, making more independent film projects, coming out with a new cover for the Small Apartments novel, doing re-write gigs, and getting into producing. “I have like 57 balls in the air,” Millis said, half-joking. “It’s a constant scramble.” But for this weekend, Millis is going to concentrate on letting go of his current work plans so he can attend the local premieres of Small Apartments. “With this weekend, I’m just going to try to slow down and enjoy it, because this is really cool—to have all these people from town come out, and friends and people I’ve grown up with—there will be a lot of love in the room,” Millis said. “I’m more excited about this than any other premiere or screening we’ve done. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” Though the March 1 screening of Small Apartments sold out in just five days, a second screening was added for Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The premiere will take place in the Ganett Auditorium in Palamountain Hall on the Skidmore College campus. For more information about Chris Millis or to buy tickets to the screening, visit www.chrismillis. com. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door, if available.

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Hero Rush Arrives in Ballston Spa May 18 continued from page 1

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“It gives the average weekend warrior a chance to go out and have fun at a family-fun event that’s also pretty challenging,” said Hero Rush event director Stuart Kaul. “There are about 17 obstacles over four to five miles of running. It’s a fun day; it’s going to be tough and challenging but worth the reward of completing the course.” The run enjoyed a wildly successful first year, which included a stop in Saratoga County last year as well. Kaul says the idea for Hero Rush was planted after one of the founders thought the obstacle course he had just completed was much too simple. “Hero Rush is owned and cofounded by two firefighters from Baltimore,” explains Kaul. “One of those firefighters ran a race that was kind of similar to ours about three years ago. After he finished, being a lifelong firefighter, he thought what firefighters go through during training was a lot harder than what he had just done there. He decided to create his own themed-obstacle course and base the obstacles on scenarios of what a firefighter might encounter on a call.”

While devoid of any real hazards firefighters might encounter such as actual fires or toxic smoke, the obstacles take on real-life scenarios which firefighters encounter on a daily basis. “Firefighters might go to a hoarder’s apartment, if it’s caught on fire and there’s junk everywhere. One of our obstacles is called ‘Hoarder’s Hell,’ which is fully of couches, garbage and smoke. You have to climb up a ladder, in through a window and into the ‘apartment’ and make your way through and scale back down a ladder. It certainly isn’t on fire or anything like that, but people get the idea.”

Hero Rush is scheduled for May 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m., which will feature the only competitive heat of the day. The rest are designed for fun, whether it’s with a group of friends or a way to spend time with the whole family. “We’re very family-friendly,” adds Kaul. “We have one of the most legit kids’ courses on the

obstacle-running nationwide series. We put a lot of time into creating a fun experience for mom and dad as well as the two junior races we have.” Registration is currently open and costs $75 until March 29. From there, late registration will be open until May 3 and costs $80. Finally, you can register up to three days before the race but it will cost you $89. You can sign up online at www. herorush.com/events/new-york. Registration includes a runner’s bib, Inferno Tour T-shirt, meal voucher, a completion medal and full access to the Hero Rush course. The children’s course costs $15 and includes a medal and T-shirt. Spectators are welcome free of charge. Kaul says the venue for the Hero Rush, Ellms Family Farms, has been a gracious and enthusiastic host, helping make the Hero Rush as much of a success as anyone. “We’re coming back to Ellms Family Farms. We were there last year and the Ellms family is just a fantastic partner and they have a great venue. We’re going to be able to put up about a four-mile course on their farm and scatter our obstacles throughout.”

At 11 a.m., the Hero Rush runs what they call the “343 Wave” which is named in honor of the men and women firefighters lost in the events of 9/11. Each runner wears a commemorative bib with the name of a fallen firefighter inscribed upon it. It costs an extra $10 to run the 343, which will be entirely donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Association. The Hero Rush will also match each runner’s donation that day. Families, friends and groups representing various firehouses and EMT units all turn out to run in the event. There are sometimes even funny costumes, which the organizers definitely encourage. “We have people run in costume all the time,” said Kaul. “We’ve got some pretty wild and crazy costumes. If you look on our Facebook page, you’ll see some of the crazy things people wear.” While it’s one thing to read about Hero Rush, it’s quite different to actually experience it. Between the themes, the obstacles, the costumes and the excitement, it’s more than just a fun run. “You’re doing more than just running through mud,” said Kaul.

BUSINESS

Saratoga County Leads in Employment Growth NEW YORK CITY — Saratoga County is doing well—it experienced the largest employment growth, 3.1 percent, of the 18 largest counties in New York State from June 2011 to June 2012. The majority of the growth was in manufacturing and leisure and hospitality. Kings County (Brooklyn) followed with an increase of 2.8 percent. As for average weekly wages, Onondaga County had the largest

increase, up 3.2 percent. Saratoga County had an increase as well, with average weekly pay at the $800– $899 range and above the national average of 1.3 percent. Nine large counties in the state recorded over-the-year wage declines. Rockland and Suffolk Counties each posted 0.6-percent declines in average weekly wages, and Westchester County recorded the largest drop in the state, down 0.8 percent.

Schuylerville Physical Therapy Open for Business SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Physical Therapy, PC, owned by Jeff Fear, officially opened its doors on January 28. Located off Route 29 East before the high school, Schuylerville PT treats patients with various orthopaedic and sports injuries. “I am really excited about this opportunity,” says Jeff. “I feel my clinic is well located in an area of need for my profession, where previously patients may have had to travel upwards of 30 minutes to receive care. Schuylerville has a strong sense of community and is very passionate about their athletics, which helped in my decision to open here.” Schuylerville Physical Therapy, PC offers one-on-one appointments

in order to provide patients with proper care. Office hours are flexible, including morning and evening appointments, as well as Saturday hours. Jeff is a 1995 Saratoga Springs High School graduate. He graduated in 2001 with a Masters in Physical Therapy from Notre Dame College. Prior to opening Schuylerville Physical Therapy, PC, Jeff worked as a physical therapist in Saratoga for 11 years in an outpatient rehabilitation facility, including managing the clinic for five years. Much of his post graduate continuing education has dealt with treatment of the shoulder and upper quarter injuries; however he is well versed in other regions of the body. To make an appointment with Jeff Fear or if you have any questions please contact his office at (518) 507-6414 or email him at jeff@schuylervillept.com

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Stewart’s Exploring GlobalFoundaries MALTA — Stewart’s is buying land directly across from the primary road and roundabout leading into GlobalFoundries to build their most expensive store yet at a cost of $1.8 million—25 percent more than the company average for a new store. Stewart’s Shops wants to stick its newest store in the thick of perhaps the biggest private-sector project in the Capital Region— the GlobalFoundries Inc. computer chip plant in Saratoga County. GlobalFoundries is set to break ground in the spring on a $2 billion research hub that will employ another 1,000 people and create hundreds of construction jobs. Though they have not committed to the project yet, at the same

time, the company is pursuing town approval for a second manufacturing plant even larger than the first. Stewart’s will pitch its plans to the Malta town board. It›s a test of the waters, with the board expected to signal whether it›s willing to even consider allowing the new store. It’s our intention to have a flagship store that will fit the character of the neighborhood. We will produce a design that will make the town board proud of it being in Malta, said Tom Lewis, real estate representative for Stewart’s Shops Corp. “We’ll look carefully at what’s in that neighborhood and do our best to reproduce it so it really fits in,” Lewis said. “It will be heavily landscaped, with attractive signage

and not our typical architecture.” Stewart’s expects to spend about $1.8 million to build the store, which would also sell fuel. That’s 25 percent more than the average new Stewart’s, Lewis said. Included in that total is the $600,000 Stewart’s would pay the Luther Forest Technology Campus Economic Development Corp., which owns the land along Route 67. The nonprofit organization also owns the 1,400-acre Luther Forest campus, which is where the GlobalFoundries plant is located. Stewart’s has about $1.5 billion of annual revenue and about 1,200 employees. If built, the store in Malta would be its 330th location.

Fresh Market Coming to Spa City SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fresh Market, a European-style marketplace known for their fresh meats, seafood, fruits and vegetables will be coming to Saratoga Springs. Part of a larger project slated for the corner of Excelsior and Marion Avenue that will see an art gallery, retail shops and 30 apartments, Fresh Market will be built in

the northwest corner of the former gas station lot. Called the Excelsior Avenue Mixed Use Development project, it was first approved in 2003 for a much larger-scaled project with, among other retail and restaurant spaces, 69 condominiums, a large banquet facility and an 80-room hotel. In 2007, work stopped on the

project and the lot has remained vacant. While the submitted Site Use Plans clearly show a Fresh Market store on the site, Fresh Market declined to comment. A representative from the Latham store, who asked to not be identified, said that until an announcement is on their website, they cannot confirm or deny that a store is opening.

Humphrey Law Joins With Levy Phillips & Konigsberg SARATOGA SPRINGS — Chris Humphrey, of the veteran owned law firm Humphrey Law, LLC, has joined forces with mesothelioma lawyers from the National Asbestos Litigation firm of Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP (“LPK”) to expand the firm’s practice into the Capital Region.

LPK, which was named The Best Products Liability Law Firm in 2013 by U.S. News & World Reports, has been a leader in asbestos litigation for over 25 years and its asbestos attorneys have won numerous land mark jury Humphrey is relocating to 53 Spring Street, Suite 202 in Saratoga

Springs where he will continue to operate Humphrey Law, LLC and the new office of LPK. He is also opening a new LPK office at 90 State Street in Albany. For information email chris@chumphreylaw. com or call (908) 472-8999. See www.chumphreylaw.com and www. lpklaw.com.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

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A New Kind of Preschool—Go Kids! Classes Encourage Fitness While Teaching Skills

Instructor Adam Feldman leads warm ups at the Saratoga class last Monday. Pictured with Feldman are, left to right, Tristan Kalil, instructor Peggy McKeown, one of the moms and Collin Mathais. Photo courtesy of MarkBolles.com

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY MALTA — There’s a new school in town. Adam Feldman had a dream. He wanted to work with children – something he has done since childhood—he wanted to teach and he wanted to incorporate fitness into the curriculum. So he started Go Kids, a multisport program for children ages two to six. “It is a multi-sport exercise program for little kids,” said Feldman. “My goal is to teach kids to have fun with exercise, introduce new skills and focus on nutrition – a preschool with a sports base.” Another twist is the “school” is not in just one location—Feldman has locations in Saratoga, Clifton Park and Latham. “Each day I am at a different location,” said Feldman, who leases the spaces for the classes. “My goal is to be 30 minutes away for every mom.” Feldman started on the road to his career when he began working at summer camps as a counselor and coaching youth groups. After earning a Masters of Science in Elementary Education, he did a teaching stint in Pennsylvania and volunteered teaching children in Thailand. In 2010, he and his wife moved to Australia where he worked with a number of children’s fitness businesses learning the nuances of the trade. But after almost two years, the couple was homesick for family and they moved back to Saratoga County, where his wife had grown up. While he had not envisioned opening a business before, he took the plunge and opened his own fitness company—Go Kids.

“I took ideas from each company,” said Feldman, who admits his own high set of standards was one of the catalysts for him starting his own company. “I like the challenge, plus I have always been independent and have a very high set of standards. It’s those standards that made it difficult for me to work for someone else. I’d see things I didn’t agree with and couldn’t do anything about.” Feldman said the Go Kids program introduces children to seven different sports: soccer, tennis, basketball, hockey, football, baseball and track and field. Running year-round in six, eight-week terms, each semester includes four sports taught in twoweek blocks – two weeks of basketball, two weeks of soccer, two weeks of baseball and two weeks of hockey. “We follow the same routine in every class, but with a different sport,” said Feldman, adding that helped to keep the children’s attention and keep them focused. “That way they don’t get bored.” First, he said, they do warm ups; then go onto specific skills that are the building blocks for gross motor control and self-esteem.

Next, the children participate in the sport, but it is designed to be fun, non-competitive and targeted to their age group. “We use the imagination,” said Feldman. “For example, if I want them to lunge sideways, I tell them, let’s walk like a crab and then, to add in another movement, I tell them there’s the occasional seagull flying by and we have to duck to avoid getting hit by the bird.” He said the routines are designed to foster self-esteem, improve motor skills and have an educational component. “There is the egg game for the older kids where I ask them to go get an egg and bring it back,” he explained. “I can ask them to bring back the green egg or one egg and when they have gathered the eggs, I pretend to gas their cars for them.” Feldman travels to each of his locations and sets up the entire fitness center for the individual classes. “We set up each time,” said Feldman, who has an assistant at each class. “And usually we let the kids help us because it promotes teamwork and works on helping them with their motor skills.” Keeping the class numbers limited to 10, said Feldman, help keep the teacher/student ratio low and is designed to give each child individual attention. “That way we get to spend a lot of one-on-one time with the kids.” Energetic and full of life, Feldman said he prides himself on the way he encourages and praises the children he works with, noting that he tries to refrain from the generic “good job,” praise. “The encouragement they get and how they get it is good for their

self-esteem,” he said. “I never tell them they did wrong – I try to differentiate myself with my praise.” He added his goal is to get the child to like being active and gain from the experience. “I want the kid to fall in love with it – to feel good about themselves when they learn a new skill,” said Feldman. “Kids need the opportunity to learn at their own skill level andpace. You learn soft skills from exploring.” Noting that he will be partnering with Saratoga Independent

School for their summer program, Feldman said he is also launching an after-school program for older children. “It will involve multi-movement – dance, sports, Yoga-style movements, field day activities – but with the same philosophy,” he explained. “A fun, non-competitive way to exercise with a nutrition component.” For more information about Go Kids, visit the website at www.123gokids.com or call (518) 415-2525.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

This Week’s SPOLIGHT Children’s Academy Trekking USA

“A Summer Trip Across the United States” Trekking USA is a 10 week curricular program designed to cover American history and geography in a fun and exciting way. Each week will focus on two or more states as campers travel across the US and learn cool & interesting facts about them. Activities will be planned based on the unique history and sights of each state. The journey will begin right here in the Northeast and weave its way across the US ending up on the West coast. From making pizzas to having a BBQ then line dancing, kids will have a blast right here at home without the putting in the actual “mileage.” While trekking North to South, East to West campers will explore what makes each state so special. Some of the states covered will be New York, Florida, Texas, North Dakota, California, Alaska and Hawaii. Learning each state’s flag, official flower, and even how to read a map is all part of this fun-filled curriculum. There will be a few local field trips, which are planned and designed to coincide with the theme. So get the kids ready for a luau and don’t be surprised if your little campers come home and ask you to make them some poi!

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Saratoga Springs FIRST Robotics Club Prepares for National Competition photo provided

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the final championship round in St. Louis, Missouri. The team got their “assignment” for the competition at the beginning of January: a kit of parts made up of motors, batteries, a control system, a PC and a mix of automation components—with no instructions. After six weeks of assembling their own robots, teams will arrive in Connecticut for the final challenge: The Ultimate Ascent. The game is played between two alliances of three teams each. Each alliance competes by trying to

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After six weeks of grueling work and long, late nights, Saratoga Springs High School’s FIRST Robotics team is officially ready to enter this year’s national competition, called The Ultimate Ascent. The competition, which takes place March 26-29 in Hartford, Connecticut, will feature hundreds of teams competing against each other for the chance to advance to

score as many flying discs into their goals as possible during the two-minute and 15-second match. Discs scored in higher goals score alliances more points. Matches end with robots attempting to climb up pyramids located near the middle of the field. 2,550 teams will compete in The Ultimate Ascent at different locations around the nation, but only 400 winners will advance to the national championship in St. Louis in late April. “I think the students are both nervous and excited,” said Steve

Besler, technology teacher at Saratoga Springs High School. “It came down to the wire this year— we were working up to midnight on the night of our deadline. It was pretty crazy.” A young club only in its second year, Besler said the robotics club was able to learn a lot from its first season, making for a much smoother ride this year. “The first season was a learning experience and it was pretty hectic,” Besler said. “This year went pretty well—we spent about 20 hours a week for six weeks working

on it, and we split the group into programming, build team and officers, so it was a little smoother than last year.” This year, the Saratoga Springs High School students were joined by students from the Burnt-Hills Ballston Lake High School, who don’t yet have a robotics team of their own. “We ended up combining the two teams and they had a few kids come up on a daily basis and join our team,” Besler said. “The last week [before deadline], we actually worked in their facilities because our high school couldn’t open the facilities for us, and it really helped us out big time because they have a really nice machine shop.” Now that the robot is finished being built by the almost 30 students on the team, it’s time to relax until the competition later this month. “It’s been a big time-commitment, but it’s been fun,” Besler said. “It was definitely a good time.” For more information on the FIRST Robotics program, visit www.usfirst.org. For updates on the Saratoga Springs High School robotics club, visit www.saratogaschools.org.

Ballston Spa Schools Announce Partnership with Albany Medical Center BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District continues to expand opportunities for students regionally as they announce a formal partnership with Albany Medical Center focusing on career exploration. This unique collaboration between a school district and a health care organization will enhance and expand the district’s already successful Biomedical Sciences Program. Students in the

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program will investigate and explore careers in health care through various experiences with professionals representing the many occupations in this fast-growing field as well as through exposure to different health care facilities. Through the newly created Albany Medical Center Health Discovery Program, middle school and high school students will have the opportunity to meet health care professionals and medical students from Albany Medical Center through enrichment programming, beginning in the fall of 2013. Students from the high school program will visit Albany Medical Center for panel discussions with medical professionals, to meet with medical students and also tour the facilities. The middle school students will attend a daylong program

focusing on careers in health care and related information provided by Albany Medical Center. This partnership with Albany Medical Center was developed through the Ballston Spa Central School District’s Partnership for Innovation in Education program. The program creates innovative educational experiences that help reshape teaching and learning in the district schools so that Ballston Spa students have the potential to learn from brilliant scientists, world-renowned artists and musicians, committed civic leaders and leading companies to support research and development in the K-12 classrooms. For more information, please visit www.bscsd. org or contact Courtney Lamport, Coordinator of Development, at (518) 884-7195 ext. 1369 or via email at clamport@bscsd.org.

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Saratoga Springs High School to Milton Terrace South Elementary School’s Hold Junior Parent Night March 7 “Have a Heart” Raises Support for Relief Efforts SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Guidance Department at Saratoga Springs High School will sponsor a program on the college admissions process for juniors and their parents starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the school. Parents and students will have the opportunity to attend three different workshops in the following areas: Getting Started in the College Admissions Process; Introduction to Financial Aid and Scholarships; The Transcript Review Process; Choosing a Career/Transfer

Program at a Two-Year College; College Athletics: An Introduction to the Eligibility and Recruitment Process for the NCAA; and Beyond the Transcript: The Importance of the College Essay, Resume, and Interview in the Admissions Process. Representatives from Siena College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Albany, Skidmore College, The College of St. Rose, SUNY Adirondack, and Hudson Valley Community College will participate in the workshops, along with a sports recruiting adviser.

A.L.L. Offers Storytelling Study Group SARATOGA SPRINGS — The stories of your life and the lives of your family are too valuable not to share. Whether you’d like to take the first steps to becoming a storyteller or you’d just like to tell or record your stories for family and friends, the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs is offering a sixweek workshop just for you. Led by popular area professional storytellers, Margaret French and Betty Cassidy, you will practice techniques to find your stories, develop and shape them into tellable tales in a supportive and encouraging environment and then share them with a partner. You will learn easy (and inexpensive) ways to record them. Those who feel comfortable doing so will share their stories with the group. Margaret French tells original and traditional tales, leads storytelling and writing workshops and writes a blog featuring her

marvelous stories. Betty Cassidy delights local audiences with personal, historical, and traditional stories. She leads storytelling and memoir-writing workshops. Both storytellers are members of the Academy and have been entertaining crowds for the past five years in the A.L.L. Storytellers Series, which has become a Saratoga Springs winter tradition. Registrations are currently being accepted for the Academy’s spring term, set to begin April 8. A.L.L. is sponsored by SUNY Empire State College and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network. It offers non-credit academic study groups for older learners each fall and spring, as well as a social program. For information or to receive a brochure and membership application, visit the web site at www.esc.edu/ALL or call the A.L.L. office at 587-2100, ext. 2415. Brochures are also available at local libraries.

CAPTAIN, Capital District Consulting Offer Affordable SAT Prep Course CLIFTON PARK — CAPTAIN is proud to offer SAT Prep with Capital District Consulting, a company whose mission is self-improvement. 30 percent of the course fee will be donated to CAPTAIN programs and services. SAT Prep will specialize in strategies and techniques that all students should know before taking the SAT. The stated goal of the course is to prevent test anxiety and to fully prepare students to perform at their best on both the math and English portions of the exam. Colleges often base scholarships on a combination of grades and SAT scores, so underperforming on the test can

cost you and your family thousands of dollars in lost scholarships. Most colleges use the SAT scores in admission decisions, so don’t sell yourself short! Get into the college you want by earning the score you are capable of achieving. Please go to www.capitaldistrictconsulting.com and register today. The course fee is $179.99 and classes will run from 7-9 p.m. on March 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 and 27. Classes will be held in the conference room of CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services in Clifton Park, located at 5 Municipal Plaza—Suite 3. Scholarships are available for students in need.

photo provided Milton Terrace South Elementary School staff members Karin Fine and Kate Wanerka, who organized the “Have A Heart” initiative in the Ballston Spa community, deliver clothing and gift cards to Jaime Bogenshutz, Executive Director of YES Community Counseling Center which distributes donations to the community, and Dr. Thomas Fasano, Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction for Massapequa School District.

BALLSTON SPA — Students and staff in Ballston Spa recently conducted fundraising efforts to provide support to a “sister” school on Long Island that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy earlier this school year. The Milton Terrace South Elementary School “adopted” the Massapequa City School District through the Schools Helping Schools program sponsored by the New York State Council of School

Superintendents (NYSCOSS). Several events were coordinated in the school to collect funds as well as clothing to donate to the school. A “Taste of Milton Terrace South” lunch event raised over $400 with staff members donating to sample 15 varieties of soup. The school also placed donation cans in local businesses throughout the Ballston Spa community, with artwork on the cans designed by the

students. Thirdly, after hearing about the “Have a Heart” program, a local quilt shop generously donated a beautiful homemade quilt to raffle. Finally, a school wide “Have a Heart” clothing and gift card drive asked members of the school community to send in new clothing or donate a gift card from a national retailer. A car load of clothing items was collected at the school and delivered to Massapequa schools to distribute to their families. A grand total of $1,535.00 was also raised through this initiative and was used to provide gift cards to aid with the relief efforts in the Massapequa schools. “We are so fortunate to have such a generous school community”, indicated Kate Wanerka, one of the program organizers. She continued, “This was a great lesson in helping others, selflessness and compassion to share and model with our students.” For additional information on the Schools Helping Schools project, please contact Kyle McCauley Belokopitsky at kyle@nyscoss.org or (518) 694-4874. Local contact is Stuart Williams, Community Relations at (518) 884-7195 or swilliams@bscsd.org.

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180,000-Square-Foot Retail Space and Apartments Coming to Wilton

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GREENFIELD CENTER — PROGRESS The woman convicted of abusing 17 PRINT: 1/28/2013 horses last year was sent to Saratoga County Jail Monday night when she was found in violation of her probation for bringing an additional 14 horses to her property in spite of a condition of her probation that she could not have any. Ann Arnold, 59, of 131 Wilton Road in the town of Greenfield was found guilty of 19 counts of animal abuse last May for failure to properly care for the horses. Following a complaint from neighbors about the pasture the animals were living in and concerns for their health, Arnold had been arrested. The animals were emaciated and had serious skin and hoof conditions. After a two-day bench trial, she was found guilty and placed on three years’ probation, ordered to pay a $400 fine, reimburse Upstate A2.1 SPCA $7,112 for costs they incurred monitoring the horses during the investigation and she was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. She was also forbidden to have horses on her property. Arnold was given 60 days to have the horses adopted out or the county would remove them. The Saratoga County District Attorney’s office worked with Arnold, Upstate SPCA and Catskill Animal Sanctuary to ensure the adoption of Arnold’s horses. All those horses were placed in other homes. But by September, Arnold had once again moved horses onto her Greenfield property. This time there were 14 horses she had been keeping at Washington County property owned by her brother. Arnold was re-arrested and accused of violating her probation, but her case was transferred to Providence because the judge who had originally sentenced her was the one who reported to state police the horses on her property. Arnold’s attorney argued at Monday night’s court appearance that Arnold could not be held in violation of her probation because DEVELOPER:

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by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY WILTON — Outside of the Wilton Mall, one of the largest and most impressive projects to be built in Wilton is coming to Route 9—an 180,000 square-foot retail and luxury apartment complex just north of Northern Pines Road and across from the former Everglades Restaurant. Proposed by Gordon Companies out of Albany, the T-shaped complex will cover almost 10 acres and will span 335 feet along Route 9 with a 600-foot long three story apartment complex stretching out behind it. The development will go on the land where The Lot car sales are, as well as the two existing lots on either side. The multi-textured, three-story façade facing Route 9 will have glassfronted retail outlets on the first floor and luxury apartments on top. The building will be located 15 feet from the Route 9 right of way and will have 2

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a sidewalk along the length of it. There will be 16,357 square-feet of commercial space and 163,570 square feet of residential space. Connecting to the retail and residential building will be a rectangle shaped building that is open in the center. In that center area will be an enclosed courtyard area, green space and a 20'x40' pool. The 114 condominium units will be a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments and residents will be able to choose either a unit with a street view or one with a view of the courtyard. The largest of the condominiums is a 1,645 squarefoot three bedroom with a study, while the smallest is a 784 square foot one bedroom. Ryan Riper, Wilton’s town engineer said the mixed-use project is being built in a Hamlet 1 zone which calls for it to be closer to the roadway and have sidewalks. He said the current zoning changes did

not affect this project. “It is all within the requirements,” said Riper, who said masswise, the footprint for the building is quite similar to the apartments just north of it. Entrances and exits to the complex will be on both the north and the south sides, but the exits will have stop bars. A white, solid vinyl fence will run along the south side of the project, separating it from an adjacent home, and landscaping, with various trees and shrubs, will fill in the 15' setback on the south side as well. With a tentative completion date of the first phase, which will be the retail space and half of the residential space, of 2014, Riper said the developer hoped to start the project in early summer after the demolition of the existing buildings and ground work is completed. A public hearing has been set for the project March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Wilton Town Hall.

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she no longer owned the land – she had transferred ownership of her property to her brother – and that the horses were not hers. She had also attempted to circumvent the charges by having 11 of the horses transferred to a certified horse boarding facility the Saturday prior. She kept three of the horses, she said, because they had “special dietary needs.” But that didn’t cut it, said Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy III. Noting that while the second set of horses were in good health, that did not mean they were safe under Arnold’s care. “They had just been moved there from another location,” said Murphy. “She is a convicted horse abuser and any horse she cares for is in jeopardy of abuse given her history and conviction of neglecting and abusing animals.” He said the way she tried to go around the order by transferring ownership of her property to her brother and by removing some of the animals hours before her appearance in court was a deliberate disregard of the law, her sentence and an attempt to not be held responsible for her decisions. “She is not permitted to have any horses,” said Murphy. “She is thumbing her nose at the court and at us and in an effort to avoid the consequences of her actions; she had 11 of the horses moved. As for the three she kept, she said they had ‘special dietary needs,’ but any certified horse facility would know how to care for horses with special dietary needs.” Murphy said Arnold will remain jailed until the remaining three horses are moved off of the property and their placements approved. “The judge agreed with us and put her in jail until she removes the horses from the property,” said Murphy. But that doesn’t let Arnold off the hook. Even if she does have the equines removed, she could face jail time for violating her probation. She will be sentenced on that charge March 4.

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Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Continues Rotary’s Tradition of Service

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show, an annual community event organized by the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, will take place March 1-3 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The show will feature approximately 120 exhibitors throughout the first floor of the Saratoga Springs City Center, with a wide range of home improvement, outdoor living, family recreation, and lifestyle products and services, as well as great prizes. This year’s show marks the 40th anniversary of this important fundraiser, previously called the Home & Garden Show. The Rotary Club expects to raise close to $100,000 from the event, with proceeds being distributed to community organizations, youth scholarships, and international humanitarian projects. Since the original show was held in 1973

at the Saratoga Armory, the Show has made possible the significant financial gifts of the Rotary Club, as well as strengthening the community spirit of Saratoga. “The Rotary Club’s goals are to provide a venue for local businesses to reach out to the community and to create a fun family event during the late winter season. The continued support the Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show has received from our exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees has enabled our club to be a generous contributor to a wide variety of local community projects and activities for the past 40 years,” noted Rotary Club president Matt Dorsey. In addition to an annual major gift to a local nonprofit organization, the Club makes smaller donations to a wide range of local organizations supporting youth recreation and education, food pantries and organizations that serve those

in financial need, historical sites, and cultural activities. “The Home and Lifestyle Show brings our whole community together, making it easy for consumers to talk to providers of home products and services, and helping our local businesses to reach their customers efficiently,” said event chairman Charlie Wheeler. “It’s a fun event for all ages, whether you want to simply explore new ideas or get right down to business.” The show will have plenty of special features for all to enjoy. The Rotary Club teamed up with Saratoga Springs restaurants to create a Dinner/Show special for attendees of the opening day of the show Friday, March 1. With this special, adults can receive a $5 discount by showing a dinner receipt from a downtown Saratoga Springs restaurant, dated between February 25 and March 1. The discount is good for up to two adult admissions, resulting in a show entrance fee of $1 per adult. On Saturday, a Summer Fun Stay & Play Showcase, presented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, will take place all day and feature regional summer hotspots to give families ideas for a summer “stay-cation.” Entrance to this showcase is included with Home & Garden show admission from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. March 2. See map on page 18 of this paper. All weekend long, a Restoration Corner will be available, hosted by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. In the Corner, specialists will be available from several local businesses to discuss plans for historic homes. Since 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation

Foundation has been the leading advocate for the preservation of the city’s unique architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage. “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.” Attendees have the chance to win several types of prizes, including hourly door prizes and this year’s grand prize, a 50-inch flatscreen TV. Several local businesses have stepped forward to sponsor the show, helping the Rotary Club to boost its event proceeds in support of its charitable activities and donations. The Adirondack Trust Company is the Show’s major sponsor. Other sponsors include Allerdice Ace Building Supply (door prizes), Champion Window (grand prize), Granite & Marble Works (supporting sponsor), The Saratogian (show program), Saratoga Today (magazine), and Saratoga.com (hospitality). The Home Show hours at the City Center will be Friday, March 1 from 5–9 p.m.; Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for kids 5–12, under 5 free. A discount coupon for $1 off adult admission is available on the website: www.rotaryhomeshow.com.

About Rotary As part of the Rotary Club’s continued dedication to helping local students pursue higher education, it now provides over $40,000 annually in scholarships to high school seniors. This work is done in conjunction with the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation, which raises funds for scholarship purposes. The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club also assists from time to time with disaster relief efforts, reflecting its belief of being involved global citizens. It also supports the efforts of Rotary International, and in particular Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio. Membership in the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club offers an excellent opportunity for Saratoga area businesses and individuals to make a positive impact in the community and the world. Members of the Club meet every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant for fellowship, lunch, and an informational program. Community residents and businesses interested in membership are invited to contact the club through the website or talk to a Rotarian wearing a blue vest at the show. Information about the club is at www.saratogaspringsrotary.org. Rotary club members represent a cross-section of business and professional leaders around the world. These 1.2 million men and women donate their expertise, time, and funds to support local and international projects that help people in need and promote understanding among cultures. Rotary International is the worldwide association of Rotary clubs united under a motto of Service Above Self.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Your Garden is About to Awaken—Are You Ready? 1. Remove old foliage from wintergreen perennials such as hellebores, epimediums or evergreen ferns. Cutting the old tattered foliage off now before the new growth emerges makes the job easier, and makes the plants more attractive when the new leaves fill in. 2. Add bulb food to newly emerging bulbs. Lightly sprinkle the fertilizer around the edge of bulb clumps. By the time the bulbs are up and blooming, spring rains will have dissolved the fertilizer into the soil. After they flower, bulbs produce energy through their foliage for the next season’s growth. 3. Prune fruit trees now before they break dormancy. Be sure to use sharp tools for pruning to reduce unnecessary tearing of tender bark. Be sure not to cut too close to the trunk when removing larger branches. Let cuts heal Forsythia in bloom

by Sean Conway, author of “Sean Conway’s Cultivating Life” for Saratoga TODAY Once spring begins, it progresses with astonishing speed. My garden has begun to wake up from its winter dormancy, and, like a runner at the start of a race, it seems full of pent up energy. In the beginning of the week, large patches of Crocus tommasinianus, one of my earliest spring bulbs, began emerging from the ground along with large drifts of snowdrops. By week’s end, they were up and in full bloom. The hundreds of neon-like purple flowers, mixed in with the green and white nodding flowers of the snowdrops, are a welcome sight not just to me but also to our resident honeybees on their early foraging flights. Daffodil bulbs are up, too, and the early blooming varieties are already showing buds. Along south-facing exposures, they take advantage of the radiant heat and are a full two weeks ahead of their cousins residing in more exposed parts of the garden. Eranthis hyemalis, aka winter aconites, are also in full bloom

now. For some unknown reason, this small, early flowering tuber decided to bloom a little later in my garden than it usually does. Most years, I can count on seeing its bright yellow buttercupshaped flowers blooming through the snow as early as February. The buds of early blooming shrubs like forsythia are beginning to swell as well, as are some trees like the early-flowering Magnolia stellata and Magnolia kobus. In many ways, this is my favorite time of year. With each passing day, there is something

new to notice in the garden. I use the water of my garden pond as a natural thermometer. This morning there was a thin layer of ice on the shady end—a sure indication of freezing nighttime temperatures. By midday, the ice had retreated once the sun had warmed things up. These fluctuations in temperatures are what spring is all about. Combined with the lengthening of daylight, they stimulate plants to begin waking from their dormant states. All this early activity in the garden has me focused on staying a step ahead of my outdoor chores so I can enjoy my garden as spring unfolds. Here is a list of what can be done now to keep your garden looking good as it wakes up:

naturally instead of applying wound paint. If you are uncertain how to prune your fruit trees, get a book on pruning. Pruning correctly will not only save you time; it will yield much more fruit. 4. Prune out last year’s fruiting canes and any dead wood from your raspberry patch. Also remove any canes smaller than a pencil. This will keep your patch vigorous and able to keep producing more fruit. The more time you spend in your garden early in the season, the more you will be in tune to what is happening in it.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Living Seasonally at Joy of the Journey Farm

Chris and Chrissey Eberhardt began making plans about ten years ago to build a retirement home, live a sustainable life and become part of a community. Her retirement only means she quit her day job, and a few years later fulfilled a lifelong dream to own Nubian dairy goats. Little did Chris and Chrissey know that their future plans would grow in to a full-fledged farm, which they appropriately named Joy of the Journey Farm. They joined the Saratoga Farmers’ Market as vendors several years ago. “It’s a lot of hard work 24/7,” Chrissey said, “The unexpected always happens when you have animals. So much for retirement! So why do we farm? It’s hard to put into words, but it becomes a passion, addiction, with loyalty to customers and a working relationship with other farmers.” On the farm today, they also have chickens, ducks and their eggs; and English Shepherd dogs, which they own and breed. A versatile breed, this is the good old farm collie, an excellent calm companion and working dog.

It didn’t take long, just a matter of four years, for the little band of two goats to grow to a herd of 30. Today Chrissey is milking 10 does, and is expecting 20 or more babies starting in March and is planning for a total of 18-20 milking does by 2015. In his spare time, in addition to regular employment, Chris is currently working on the creamery, which will be up and running late 2013 or 2014. Once licensed, it will allow them to sell fresh goats’ milk and a variety of dairy products, such as yogurt (which some people call gogurt) and several delicious goats’ milk cheeses. In addition to the Market, shops in Saratoga Springs, such as For Earth’s Sake, Fallon Pharmacy, and Four Seasons, carry their products.. Not only are they vendors at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market, offering their goats’ milk soap and body butter, and other lotions and balms made from all organic ingredients, they are also customers, where they buy many foods for the coming week. By using their homegrown foods along with those from the Market, Chrissey explained, “We haven’t been to a grocery store for other than some staples and paper products in about four years.” They live, work, eat, and have fun in harmony with the seasons. Spring is exhausting because it is kidding time. Summer is for milking, gardening, and drying herbs. Late summer and early fall

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are busy months when they make goat stew in a pressure canner, freeze and can their own and the Market’s vegetables. They also make bread, cheese, yogurt, and kefir and along with lactate fermented foods like homemade sauerkraut. In winter they make soap and plan for the coming year by reading, attending seminars and even spend some time snowshoeing! The months of February and March were once known as the ‘hungry months’, as the food put up in the fall started to dwindle and the root cellars began to empty. But this doesn’t happen at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, where winter vegetables remain abundant. Chris and Chrissey supplement

their own supply of winter vegetables with products from other vendors at Market to use in the following recipe. It’s easy to make, with little effort spent at clean up, and warms your kitchen as the ingredients roast in the oven. Roasted Root Vegetables (with or without a big chicken) Ingredients: (For four generous servings) Notes: Freely substitute more or less of any ingredient to your preference. Ingredients marked * are available at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Division Street Elementary School. Use your debit, credit, or EBT card to purchase wooden market tokens, which all vendors accept. 4 rutabagas* 2 celery roots (celeriac)* 6-7 carrots (or some carrots and some parsnips)* 4 potatoes * 4 leeks* 3 medium onions* 1 head garlic* 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried rosemary Olive oil Butter 1 tbsp. (or more) sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Non vegetarian option; all the above plus 1 large whole chicken* and stock (or a purchased bouillon, such as “Rapunzel” brand)

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash all vegetables in water with a cap full of vinegar, and then rinse with water. Peel and cut the root vegetables into one-inch cubes. Cut the white and green parts of the leeks across into one-inch slices. Peel and chop or slice a head of garlic. Mix all the vegetables in a large bowl, adding enough olive oil to coat thoroughly. Toss in the herbs, and salt and black pepper. For the vegetarian version: Spread the chopped vegetables on a foil-lined sheet pan or cookie sheet and roast at 400°F for 45 minutes, turning occasionally. When tender, remove from the oven and serve on a platter. For the non-vegetarian version: Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt, pepper, two tablespoons of butter, and about ¼ teaspoon each of rosemary and thyme. Put the whole chicken in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan. Arrange the vegetables all around the chicken, add about 1/2 cup of broth or stock, and roast for 1 to 1½ hours at 400°F, or until a thermometer inserted into the thigh of the chicken registers about 165°F. Remove the chicken to a large platter, and surround with the vegetables. Scrape the pan and pour the contents of the pan into a 4-cup measure. Skim the fat from the liquid, return the liquid to the pan, reheat, then pour over the vegetables.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Students Dress Up For Biography Day at Lake Avenue Elementary Take a look at this week’s newest club member!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lake Avenue Elementary School’s Biography Day for fourth-graders on February 13, when the students dressed as characters from their favorite biographies. Parents and other visitors had the chance to guess the famous person each student was portraying before the big “reveal,” when students announced the names of their alter egos. In the first photo, students wait their turn to announce their biographical characters to the audience. In the second photo, fourth-grader Lois Waddell portrays NASA astronaut Sally Ride.

SEAN

H.O.P.E. Clinic Adoptable Pets

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) is a not for profit organization of volunteers from Saratoga and surrounding counties of New York State. Our ultimate goal is to find suitable adopters who will provide them with a lifelong commitment of love and care. for more adoptable pets, online adoption application forms and low cost spay/neuter clinic info: www.hopeanimalrescue.org.

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry P.O. Box 2497 Wilton, NY 12831 (518) 428-2994

Daphne

Daphne is a young Jack Russell Terrier mix, about 20 lbs. She is a shy, sweet but timid. Her foster mom says she makes a great little lap dog! Here she is rockin’ her fuschia sweater!

MITTIE

Mittie is a quiet, sweet and shy guy who is 2–3 years old. He does fine with other animals, although we do think a quiet home would be best for him.

CORAL

Coral’s owner recently passed away and she had been shuffled between a couple of different places before coming to H.O.P.E. Coral is a sweet cat with marigold eyes who is looking for her forever home—is that your home?

Rory

Rory is a young adult male who we think is a German Shepherd/Hound mix. He was found as a stray and is a little on the thin side (about 35 lbs), but we’re sure he’ll fill out now that he’s in good care!

659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Terrace Homebuilders

48 Nelson Avenue Ext., Saratoga Springs About the Builder

Home features: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 3,700 square feet Scot Trifilo has created a modern version of the iconic White Farmhouse and Barn set on a beautiful country Homesite yet only a stone’s throw from all of the very best that Saratoga Springs has to offer. This home is loaded with modern amenities. An open floor plan consists of a living room with a Rumford fireplace and pizza oven imported from Italy, a gourmet kitchen with hand-built cabinetry featuring island and built-in banquette seating, and the dining room with its magnificent view of the great outdoors. The breezeway that leads to the garage and private second floor theater/game room is home to a mudroom, laundry room and half bath. There are two bedroom suites, one on the first and one on the second floor. Each has an opulent bath with custom shower and tub, and ample closet space. Two additional bedrooms with a shared bath round out the second floor. Come see what county living in the city is all about.

Interesting features • Home Safe Home features • Built-in Security Alarm System • Built-in video monitoring with smart phone app. • The Home Fireman, a built-in residential fire extinguishing system • Living room library with original Putnam rolling ladder • Reading nook nestled in the breezeway leading to the first floor master suite • Operable interior door transoms • Concrete countertops • Built-in sound system • Rustic white oak and natural stone • Separate Barn

A capital Region native and Siena college graduate, Scot Trifilo founded Terrace Homebuilders in 1987. Since then he has been dedicated to building superior homes with simple timeless principles and a meticulous attention to detail. Custom homebuilding is about partnership and attentive communication. We provide unparalleled personal service and sustained satisfaction. We want our clients to have a pleasurable and satisfying experience while we offer superb quality with excellent value. We offer individualized attention to every client. Homesites are available in Saratoga Springs and from the Capital District to the Lake George region, or let us build your dream home on your own private homesite. Please call Scot Trifilo direct at (518) 857-9000

Week of March 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 7, 2013

Property Transactions Ballston 30 Beacon St. $245,338. Traditional Builders LTD sold property to James and Joanne Scanlan. 4 Knottingley Place $399,900. Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Richard and Maureen Northrup. Lake Rd. $210,000. Joel Greenman sold property to William and Teresa Bashant. 23 Buell Ave. $164,948. Jessica Love Polmateer sold property to Brendan and Melanie Omeara. 946 Route 50 $1,050,000. Nancy Larson (as trustee) sold property to Wm H Buckley Farm LLC. 16 Meadowbrook Ct. $553,507. Thomas Benuscak sold property to Joseph and Nicole Russell. 11 Jenkins Rd. $154,000. Paul Hill sold property to Karen Nash. 47 Fruitwood Dr. $145,000. Janet and John Carta sold property to Lisa Bovino. 20 Carriage Run $95,000. Old Westwind Farm LLC sold property to Gregory and Jessie Johnson. 1 McCrea Hill Dr. $1,250,000. Mark Real Estate Services LLC sold property to 237 Albany Street Investments LLC. 8 Knottingley Place $349,900. Traditional Builders LTD Claudio Zullo and Jill Gassman. 107 Charlton Rd. $224,000. MJP Builders LLC sold property to Daniel Keenan and Virginia Olthoff.

Malta 7 Kavanaugh $225,000. Gregory Murphy sold property to Andrew Lu and Patricia Argandona. 33 Walden Glen $276,000. John and Dawn Ryckman sold property to Curt and Kimberly Speerschneider. 3 Willis Way $337,133. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Troy and Christina Hilts.

34 Thistle Dr. $254,789. Mark Lee (as Ref), Kristen Catalfamo (as Ref) and James Doyle (as Ref) sold property to M and T Bank. 27

Plum Poppy South $359,895. Thomas J Farone Homebuilders Inc. sold property to Byron Geils. Coronado Way $376,937. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to David Puckette and Laurie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Puckette.

38 High Rock Unit 4B $971,000. High Rock Condominiums LLC sold property to Bruce and Mary Ashby.

125 Union Ave. Unit C 105 $147,500. Margaruite Smith (by Agent) sold property to Debra Kenniston.

38 High Rock Unit 3D $625,000. High Rock Condominiums LLC sold property to Chestnut 124KR LLC.

59 Van Dam St. $235,000. Lawrence and Marie Britt sold property to Philip Beauchamp.

130 Ash St. $481,678. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Gilbert and Angela Gagnon. 55

Saratoga Springs 15 Frederick Dr. $256,000. Elliott and Kathryn Cresswell sold property to Jason Deppe. 58 Trottingham Rd. $179,000. Montgomery Way LLC, Paul Gallagher, and Nancy Tedeschi sold property to Liam Gleason. 14 Stratton St. $405,000. Frederic and Joan Euler sold property to Christopher Wilson and Shannon McCarthy. 13 Northway Ct. $160,000. Willis and Ronald White (by Exec) sold property to Paul Scholler. 3 Emerald Lane $360,000. Jeffrey Killeen (as Admin) sold property to Lawrence and Regina Camilletti. 305 West Ave. $145,000. Patricia Harris sold property to Keith and Colleen Potter. 12 Saddlebrook Dr. $709,000. Saman Munasinghe and Sumindi Peiris sold property to Jonathan and Jill Gainor. 14

Crommelin Dr. $240,000. Beverly Millis (by Admin.) sold property to Nicholas Sheridan.

20 Van Dorn St. $327,500. Joes Link LLC sold property to Miriam Hopkins. 13 Worth St. $151,733. Mark Sharp (by Ref.) sold property to Wells Fargo Bank (as trustee). 30 Allen Dr. $267,500. Patrick Hickey sold property to Steven and John Leggett. 5 Ruggles Rd. $550,000. Bradley and Jessica Martin sold property to Paul Cabral and Jena Rotheim.

State St. $495,000. Leila Whitmore and John Weber sold property to McKenzie and Jeremiah Burke and Kyle Klopstock.

Marvin Alley $10,000. Ellsworth Ice Cream Inc. (by Sheriff) sold property to J Tabor Ellsworth. 15 Cherry St. $20,000. Ellsworth Ice Cream Inc. (by Sheriff) sold property to J Tabor Ellsworth. 8 Nelson Ave. $380,000. Michael and Sharon Meyer sold property to Sarah Morse. 64 Ludlow St. Unit 201 $245,000. 64 Ludlow St. LLC sold property to Robert Frabasile (by Atty) and April Alfarano (by Atty). 34 Patricia Lane $414,000. John and Vivian Mangini sold property to Ronald Webber and Auden Thomas. 126 Lincoln Ave. $287,500. Georgeanna and Brian Lussier sold property to 126 Lincoln Ave. LLC. 16

Cleveland Ave. $310,000. Timothy Connors sold property to James Helicke and Nurcan Atalan Helicke.

4 Tiffany Place $322,000. Janet Longe sold property to Jonathan Gable. 424 Grand Ave. $199,400. Jens Ohlin sold property to Catherine Raymond and Charles Nichols. 72 Railroad Place Parking Space #210. $30,000. Saratoga Spa Properties LLC sold property to Stephen Rucinski and Mary McLaughlin. 31 Walworth St. $231,000. Daniel and Doranne Mullan sold property to Danielle Moore.

382 Lake Ave. $75,000. City of Saratoga Springs sold property to James Doyle. 41 Central Ave. $110,000. KRDD One LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. 18 Central Ave. $343,070. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Mary Hannan. 7 Evergreen Dr. $302,500. Bruce Conroe (as trustee) sold property to Dale Ching. 35 Winding Brook Dr. $895,000. Timothy and Rebecca Pederson sold property to Jennifer Northrup and John Delmonte. 30 Lamplighter Lane $174,000. James Carter sold property to Michael Schillinger. 3 Marvin Place $250,000. Janet Besheer sold property to Jake Zanetti. 66 Nelson Ave. Ext. $251,500. Patricia Fitch and Maureen Winney sold property to Joseph Byrne. 106 Spring St. $210,000. Stephanie Lorenz (by Agent) sold property to Potter LLC. 34 Regatta View Dr. $825,000. Stephen and Sue Edmund and Barbara Young. 166 Lincoln Ave. $580,000. Alan Zura, Donna Spelman, and Michael Dickinson sold property to Joseph Fahy and Jennifer Williams.

Wilton 7 Greylock Dr. $364,000. Patrick and Anne Ryan sold property to Kristopher and Alison Lewis. 68 Damascus Dr. $284,000. Lorrie Shilling sold property to David Gottlieb. 362 Northern Pines Rd. $199,900. Tammy Myers sold property to John Richmond and

Shelana King-Richmond. 34 Burnham Rd. $80,000. North Manor Development LLC sold property to Brookview Court Inc. 34 Lot 17 Burnham Rd. $323,695. Brookview Court Inc. sold property to Thomas LeCours. 8 Whispering Pines $127,000. Michael and Barbara Roach sold property to Tammi Kanniard. 182

Parkhurst Rd. $337,000. Thomas LeCours sold property to Charles and Jennifer Branco.

106B Old Gick Rd. $117,500. Barbara Graham sold property to Edwina Hataier (as Trustee). 769 Route 9 $168,000. Michael Argus and Dorothy Tyler (as Trustees) sold property to Paul Varley and Jessica Myers. 22 Nicklaus Dr. $205,000. Om Malhotra sold property to Robert Nelson. 4218 Old Gick Rd. $3,000. Sandra and Donald Tooker (as Trustees) sold property to Louis Faraone. 57 Jones Rd. $172,000. Joseph and Paula Traina sold property to Matthew and Nicole Halvorson. 5 Gregs Ct. $306,000. Darin and Beth Palmetto sold property to Aiwu Zhao. 10 Knollwood Dr. $285,000. Roger and Susan Schoenfeld sold property to Angus and Susan Wyckoff. 127 Ruggles Rd. $295,000. Chad McNaughton sold property to Robert Birkas and Susan Dent-Birkas. 7 Cheyenne Ct. $278,000. Brigitte Giacchetta sold property to Jeffrey and Nicole Winacott. 314 Pettis Rd. $275,000. Kelly Gilligan (by Atty) sold property to Marc Usher.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Borrow Some Decorating Ideas from “Downton Abbey” It’s taken the U.S. by storm. In fact, if you weren’t watching the Super Bowl recently, chances are you were tuned in to “Downton Abbey.” The hugely popular English period soap opera takes places in a fictional manor house filled with intrigue, scandal—and loads of gorgeous rooms. Filled with rich architectural details, luxurious embellishments and Victorian and Gothic opulence, Downton offers plenty of decorating inspiration. Watch each scene closely for touches of vintage glam you can add in your own home. Here’s a short list:

Give your home touch of “Downton” class with a writing desk, Turkish rug and rich draperies.

1. Embellish it Check out the lamps with fringe, chandeliers dripping with dangling crystals or topped with lace-trimmed shades and plenty of gilding. All these elements can easily be added with a glue gun or items purchased from a decor store. Try adding fringe to a lampshade or drape tassels around lamps, a dresser or door handles.

2. Think thick drapes Heavy damask drapes with thick cords and tassel pullbacks create a luxurious look. Add these to room openings, above doors and, of course, on windows. 3. Get a writing desk Take a cue from Lord Grantham and Violet, the Dowager Countess, and add a writing desk out in the middle of a room. Top with a candelabra. Writing desks are available online, or for a vintage writing secretary, check Etsy.com for some unique, handmade and stylish options. 4. Add architectural details Deeply carved woods, stone moldings, ceiling treatments— they’re all there on “Downton Abbey.” Adding details to the ceiling, around doors and on walls—such as upgrading baseboards, adding paneled doors and chair rails—all add depth and detail. Columns can also be added easily, and create division between rooms.

Ceiling beams are another nice addition. Draw out details, such as on doors, by painting the interior panels. 5. Display finery and everyday ware Tables of china, crystal and gleaming silver are part of the scene for diners upstairs at Downton. Downstairs, even everyday ware is there to see in a cabinet that displays the servant’s china. There’s also a wonderful standing pot rack that’s as useful as it is decorative. 6. Oriental carpets Get the Downton look by rolling out some heavy wool carpets in traditional designs and colors. The look is Victorian and elegant. 7. Treat yourself to damask wallpaper The walls of Downton Abbey are lavishly papered in mint green or deep taupe damask printed wallpaper. For a touch of Downton, wallpaper an accent wall behind a bed or sofa. Try Sherwin-Williams Traditional Twist wallpaper for a Victorian look with a modern touch (SherwinWilliams.com). 8. The look of layers Whether it’s the red velvet sofa in the drawing room dotted with fringed pillows, Cora’s bedroom with its celery-colored carpet layered with an aubusson rug, a canopy bed with fringed drapes or a damask-padded headboard, each room in the Abbey is layered with decorative touches. Follow this lead by adding extra pillows, throws, rugs, and layering drapes. 9. Get literary In almost every room of Downton Abbey, there’s a bookshelf with gold-leafed tomes. You can pick these up online, at swap meets or at flea markets to give your home a studious touch. 10. Palm theory Large, full palms were a hallmark of almost all Victorian homes and add an opulent green touch to the corner of a room.

RELIGION

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013 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. 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. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; 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. 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. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons 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: Monday-Friday 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. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m. 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-methodistchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 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. 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 10:30 a.m. 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 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. 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, Malta 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 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; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org 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 Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com

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 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.

LOCAL BRIEFS

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 3/12: Town Board, 7:30 p.m. 3/26: Town Board, 7:30 p.m. 3/27: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 3/11: Village Board, 7:30 p.m. 3/25: Village Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m. Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 3/12: Planning Board, 7 p.m. 3/14: Town Board, 7 p.m. 3/26: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 4/01: Town Board, 7 p.m. Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 3/06: Town Board, 7 p.m. 3/13: Planning Board, 7 p.m. 3/20: Town Board, 7 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 3/13: Planning Board, 7 p.m. 3/19: City Council, 7 p.m. 3/20: DRC, 7 p.m. 3/27: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 3/11: Town Board, 7 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 3/13: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 3/19: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 3/07: Town Board, 7 p.m. 3/20: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m. 3/28: Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

advance. All proceeds will benefit Estherville Animal Shelter a no kill facility in Saratoga County. For ticket information, call Barb Kerker at (518) 882-5562 or visit our website at Esthervilleshelter.com Public History Conference on Underground Railroad Registration is now online for the 12th Annual Public History Conference on the Underground Railroad Movement to be held April 12, 13 and 14 at The Sage Colleges in Albany & Troy and The Myers Residence in Albany and can be accessed at UndergroundRailroadHistory.org. A variety of activities including a demonstration of the US Colored Troops War Re-enactment Unit will take place. The Conference is open to everyone: children and adults, scholars and general public. Registration available at undergroundrailroadhistory.org or call (518) 432-4432 Trinity United Methodist Church Supper 155 Ballard Rd Wilton will be having a Corned Beef and Cabbage community Dinner Saturday, March 9, serving 3:30-6:30 p.m. featuring chicken fingers for the kids, vegetables, assorted beverages and desserts. Cost is donation. The church is handicapped accessible. For info call (518) 584-9107. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring an all-youcan-eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to noon. The firehouse is located at the corner of Route 9 and Silver Beach Road. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 5 to 12, and under 4 are free. A Visit From President Grant At the March 4 meeting of the Galway Preservation Society, Steve Trimm will present “A Visit From President Grant.” Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Galway Town Hall on Route 147 with refreshments, followed by a business meeting at 7:30 and the program at approximately 7:45. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, visit our website at www.galwaypreservationsociety.org Animal Shelter Luncheon The Vista at the Van Patten Golf Course in Clifton Park will host a buffet on Saturday April 6 from noon to 4. Cost is $30 per person in

V.F.W. St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Join the V.F.W. Post 358 for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner of corned beef on Saturday, March 16 at 2–6 p.m. at 68 East North St., Ballston Spa. Eat in or take-out available. PWP Meetings Calling single parents ages 30’s–70’s (with young or adult children)— Parents Without Partners (PWP) meets 6:45 PM, March 2nd, for our singles Orientation and Open House at the Shenedehowa Adult Community Center, at Clifton Commons. You are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. PWP brings singles together in a fun, supportive, social environment through a variety of monthly activities for parents alone and/or with their children. Children’s activities are subsidized through chapter funds. Learn more at: www.meetup.com/PWP796 or call us at (518) 348-2062. Bag Sale at Second Hand Rose Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 116 Broad Street, Schuylerville, has an ongoing $3 bag sale and is offering Christmas and Easter Items for 1/2 off with a minimum $1 total purchase. Volunteers, including Community Service Volunteers, to tend the shop are always welcome and appreciated. The Board of Directors of Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop announces that it has openings on its Board. For more information regarding volunteering, BOD positions and ongoing sales, please call the Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640. Basket Making Class Applications are now being accepted for a Penobscot Market Basket Class scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at the Mabee Farm Historic Site’s Franchere Education Center. A great market basket with Native American origins, you will use this basket over and over again for trips to the Farmer’s Market, an overnight “bag,” a picnic for two, well you get the idea. Simple row on row weaving is all it takes to weave this treasure. Students will have a chance to personalize their

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013 baskets with colorful strapping and weaving material. Approximate finished size is 12 x 12 x 9. Tuition: $110; material fee: $35. Hours of the class are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with instructor Beverly Cornelius. To register, call (518) 887-5073 or go to www.mabeefarm.orgkkk. Night at the Brewseum Fundraiser Sample the areas’ finest craft beers while enjoying the debut of the new Civil War exhibit at the Night at the Brewseum Craft Beer and Military Gear fundraiser for the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs on Friday, March 22, 6–10 p.m. Presented by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club and Friends of the NYS Military Museum, preevent tickets are $30; at the door $35. Non-drinker cost is $10. ID is required. Tickets are available at the Museum’s gift shop, from any Lions member or online at SaratogaLions. com and FriendsOfTheNYSMilitary Museum.com Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meet weekly at United Methodist Church-Adkins Room, 175 Fifth Avenue (Exit 14 Northway) corner Henning Road, Saratoga Springs on Monday at 7 p.m. There are no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins. For more information, call John at (518) 605-3090 or Helena at (518) 584-8190 or visit the website at www.foodaddicts.org Flash Mob Dance Nanette Levons, Praise Dance Leader with Daughters of Zion is gathering dancers in the northeast to do an exciting flash mob dance. The dance will be on March 23 at the Aviation Mall in Queensbury. Glorious Praise Dancers from The King’s School and many other dancers are joining in the celebration. The dancing flash mob will take place in the mall vestibule near JCP at 12 p.m. sharp. Call (518) 654-9081 for information. Make-A-Wish Annual Gala Make-A-Wish Northeast New York will hold its annual A Wishful Evening Gala on Saturday, March 16 at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs. The Gala will

support the chapter’s mission to grant the wishes of children in the 518 area code who face lifethreatening medical conditions. Proceeds from the event will help fund the 100 wishes expected to be granted this coming year. There will be live entertainment with “The Accents” band. Auction items include spectacular and unique packages that will make wishes come true for the auction winners. Tickets for the black tie event are $160 each and may be purchased by mail through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York office, One Mustang Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047, by phone at (518) 782-4673 or http://www. events.org/cpage.aspx?e=53476. 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 are 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. Wednesday Crafters Resumes The Wednesday Crafters at Simpson UMC, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls invites all crafters and hobbyists to bring their latest project and drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. No ability level, attendance, or church affiliation required. Bring a bag lunch or partake our light refreshments. Stay an hour or the day. Any questions, please contact Laura at (518) 8855286 or lauraviolet@nycap.rr.com 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.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Saturday, March 2 Greenwich Elk’s Auxiliary Craft Fair

Friday, March 1 Owl Prowl with Rich Speidel Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort 5:30–7 p.m. In collaboration with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, we will be going out on an early evening “hunt” for local owls. First, we will learn about what owls are found in our area with an indoor presentation then we will head outdoors to listen and look for wild owls! Group size is limited and is for ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling the Library at (518) 584-7860 opt. 3. This program will be offered again on March 22nd.

2013 Annual Campaign Kickoff Party Saratoga Regional YMCA, Wilton Branch, 20 Old Gick Road. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Together we can make a difference in our community. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Y Scholarship Fund, We Build People. There will be music, a silent auction, raffle giveaways and food and beverages from local vendors. Business casual attire is suggested. For more information please contact Susan Rhoades, Saratoga Springs Branch, Annual Giving Director at (518) 5839622, ext. 104 or email susan@ saratogaregionalymca.org.

Howard Fishman’s “No Further Instruction” Skidmore College, Arthur Zankle Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall 8 p.m., A Jacob Perlow Series Event. Adults $8; Senior and Skidmore Community $5; Free for Students and Children. For more information call (518) 580-5593.

Spoken Word With Buddy Wakefield Skidmore College—Tang Museum 8 p.m., For more information call (518) 580-8080.

Rte 40 and Bulson Road, Greenwich, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Admission is free. There will be over 40 vendors with crafters from Queensbury, Ballston Spa and Hartford. There will be an all-day snack bar as well.

The Amazing Nano Brothers Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls, 10:30 a.m. Family Fun—watch them juggling potted plants, tennis rackets and more while atop 7 food unicycles. Learn about atoms, molecules, and nanotechnology. For ages 4 and older. For more information call (518) 874-0800 or visit www. woodtheater.org.

NACRE Dance Company in Concert Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Springs 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (also on March 3 @ 2 p.m) Nacre, known for their work in the staging of classic and current modern dance has woven a program offering a variety in movement, music and content spanning the decades. General Admission $20; Students & Seniors $15. For more information call (518) 435-0510.

Sunday, March 3 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs 8:30–11 a.m. Fruit Cocktail, French Toast, Potatoes, Biscuits w/Sausage Gravy, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee, Tea. Donation requested: Adults $8.00, Seniors & Military (Active/Retired w/ID Card) $7.00. Children 5–12 $6.00, Under 5 Free, Take out $8.00.

Curator’s Tour of Opener 23: Yoko Ono Listen Skidmore College—Tang Museum 12 p.m., For more information call (518) 580-8080.

calendar event is a celebration of Irish music and dance, featuring the music of Rick Russo of Black Abbey, and Irish dancing by The Wild Irish Acres Dancers. Voluntary audience participation in the dancing for those who would like to learn a few steps! Suggested Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. All proceeds help the Friends support the Stillwater Free Library. For more information, email sflfriends@gmail.com or call the Library at (518) 664-6255.

Monday, March 4 Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows, Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, 12 p.m. The Association is open to all retired educators who taught and/ or live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.

The American Legion Auxiliary Meeting 23 Pleasant St, Ballston Spa, 7 p.m. Unit 234 Ballston Spa/Schuylerville Auxiliary will be raising the dues for our Junior Members to $6.00. All members are welcome and anyone interested in joining can email me at abulling9916@gmail.com.

Saratoga’s Sacred Spaces Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 7 p.m. Adult Program: Saratoga Springs’ sacred spaces are a diverse lot, reflecting the many peoples who have settled in or passed through the city over the centuries. Skidmore history professor Jordana Dym’s public history students will tell the stories of these spaces and their role in Saratoga’s past, present, and future. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Membership and Program Director Sara Boivin will talk about the inspiration for this project and the collaborative work with Skidmore students that SSPF hopes will illuminate why these sacred places are worthy of protection and preservation. Please visit our website to see all our events for the week: www.sspl.org.

Ceili Fundraiser

Tuesday, March 5

Stillwater Area Community Center, 19 Palmer Street, Stillwater, 3–5 p.m. The Friends of the Stillwater Free Library will be holding a Ceili Fundraiser. The family friendly

Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily

grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Room Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, March 6 Book Bag Shop Sale Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room 10 a.m., Adult Program—Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library will be holding their 10 cent paperback book sale today. Also, items in the Book Bag Shop will be 20% off from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Family Wellness Circle Saratoga Springs Public Library 6:30–8:30 p.m. Come learn about holistic approaches for you and your family’s health while engaging in discussions about many popular topics surrounding parenting. It is suggested to bring a notebook and pen because you’ll find out some great information which may be worth writing down! All attendees will receive a free copy of “Pathways to Family Wellness”. Call to register 584-7860 opt. 3. For more information visit www. tpcwellness.com.

Thursday, March 7 Glaciation Snowshoe Walk at Old Gick Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, 1 p.m. The walk will focus on the biodiversity and ecosystem history of WWPP, specifically looking at glaciation and how it has shaped the habitat of the Sandplains. This program is geared towards adults. If snowshoes are needed, they will be available at Parking Lot 1 at Camp Saratoga, free for members or $3/pair for non-members. Please visit our website to see all of our events: www.wiltonpreserve.org.

On Going Events: Saratoga Public Library Adult Storytelling Workshop, Parent/Child Workshop, Vita Tax Program, Computer Classes & more. Too many events to list. Please visit our website for all our ongoing programs at www.sspl.org. * Put in Family Friendly Events if there is room.

Family Friendly Events

Friday

This Friday night, go on an Owl Hunt at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. The hunt starts at 5:30 p.m. but you’ll need to register in advance by calling (518) 584-7860 option 3.

Saturday

Saturday is a grand opening celebration at Adirondack Trust Company’s newest location off of Exit 11. Enjoy refreshments, prizes, raffles and more, and take a tour of the newest branch. From 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. is a drop-in family story time at Saratoga Springs Public Library. No registration required for this event.

Sunday

Sunday from 12–3 p.m. is a Seussian Celebration at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga. Participate in a scavenger hunt, play in the bounce house, create Dr. Seuss crafts, and take part in a free basket raffle. Check out the new digs at Saratoga Springs Public Library! The recently-renovated Children’s Room will be open for a light reception and celebration starting at 1 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment by the always entertaining Peter, Paul and George.

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Blood Drives March 2: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Northway Church 1208 Rt. 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 March 2: 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 11 Glenridge Rd Rexford, NY 12148

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

Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 36

Across 1 Powerful swimmer 5 Pipe part 9 Distinguished 14 “Not a chance!” 15 Trusted underling 16 Variety 17 Soft mineral 18 Dart 19 Modify 20 Valets who get no tips? 23 Alliance led by Nasser: Abbr. 24 Overseas assent 25 “Block that kick!” and “Dee-fense!”? 33 It may be perfect 34 Pursue 35 MapQuest request: Abbr. 37 City near Presque Isle State Park 38 Performed a jeté 39 Kind of a drag? 40 Delt neighbor 41 Hershey’s competitor 42 Creature 43 Masked marathon runners? 46 Loser to DDE 47 Poetic period 48 Temporarily contribute helpers? 56 Sensory stimuli 57 “... a Loaf of Bread ...” poet 58 Got a load of 60 Principle 61 __ Valley: Reagan Library site 62 Fix, in a way 63 Head lock 64 Wallet fillers 65 Like some losers Down 1 Welcoming sight? 2 “Stat!” cousin 3 Bust unit 4 “Naturally” 5 The Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ __” 6 Be a little cockeyed, maybe 7 Computer menu option 8 Dole 9 Bit-by-bit 10 Tarry 11 Knotted up, sportswise

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Review

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

See puzzle solution on page 36

12 Em, for one 13 Kennedy et al. 21 Charge with a time component 22 Like seven Ryan games 25 Increase, with “up” 26 Netanyahu’s predecessor 27 Cold and ready 28 Explosive trial 29 Supper preceder 30 Chef’s fowl 31 Commuting option 32 Hitch 36 Some Caltech grads: Abbr. 38 Fertile soil 39 Parsimony

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41 Fowl options 42 Spanish tar 44 Inner circles 45 Game designed by Alexey Pajitnov 48 Senate Republican leader before Frist 49 River to the Fulda 50 Inventory extreme 51 “Meh” 52 “Let’s do it” 53 Word heard before and after old 54 Proof goof 55 Scorch 59 Salon job

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. Habitant, Habitat, Inhabitant Habitant and inhabitant both mean a person or animal who lives in a given area. Few habitants (inhabitants) of that area escaped the storm.

Habitat is the environment of a person, animal, or plant. Johnny supports organizations that conserve habitat for wildlife.

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 March 1 – March 7, 2013

Everything’s Bigger in Texas by Trina Lucas Saratoga TODAY Neither sleet nor snow could keep more than 400 from Southfork Ranch, aka the Hall of Springs, last Saturday night, February 23. Donning their Texas best, J.R. look-alikes and aspiring Sue Ellen’s stepped out for Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s 3rd Annual Winter Ball, “Dallas.” Guests stomped the slush from their cowboy boots as they were welcomed by members of SPAC’s Junior Committee, the group of rising young professionals who coordinated and hosted the evening to benefit the classical summer programs and educational activities. Tuthilltown Spirit’s WatchYour-Back Bourbon Bar kicked things off at 8 p.m., and it didn’t take long for toes to start tapping to the beat of the band, Grand Central Station. Grabbing seats near the dance floor were the theme- attired Chris and Melissa Zieker, with her sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Keith Manuel. Matt and Erika Gough, David and Traci Jersen, and Allison and David Meyers joined them, along with Tommy Uccellini and his wife, Rachel, who admitted that her big Texas hair had required at least half a can of spray. Corralled stations on either side of the hall offered an assortment of Lone Star fare. Among those enjoying the grub were Bill Peterson, Fran Dingeman and Joseph Tardi, one of the new owners of the local FM radio station known until this week as Star 101.3, now “The Jockey.” Stepping south of the border with top-shelf tequila from Corinth Wine & Liquor, ‘Margarita Mania’ added a splash of fun to the festivities. For $10, attendees could purchase the ticket for a margarita and a chance to win prizes from Tutilltown’s, Violet’s and Stella’s of Saratoga and Frank Adams. Bringing classic Dallas bling to the scene with their giveaway and sparkling attire were jewelry associates Denise Smith, Mary and Bob Dessormeau, Laura Palkovich and Claire Burke. The bourbon was flowing, the margaritas were salted, and beer and wine were complimentary, thanks to Saratoga Eagle, Purdy’s Discount

Wine & Liquor, Southern Wine & Spirits and Empire Merchant North. It was the perfect mix to draw a crowd to the bar, including Jenna Clarke, Ryan Hotaling, Rebecca Primm, Larissa Hawley, Peter Rosecrans, Richard and Nancy Bambara, Kevin Johnson, Lois Celeste and Alan Thigpen. Alyson Cutler, Tracie Williams and Elizabeth Macy toasted a girls’ night out, and nearby, Nanci Beyerl of Peaceful Acres relaxed, off her own horse rescue ‘ranch’ for the evening with friend Steve Conklin. Visiting the Southfork saloon infused several with the courage needed to hop on the mechanical bull provide by NY Bounce House. Seen holding their own against the bucking beast were Maryanne Moerschell, Lois Celeste, Nancy Bambara, Leah Burnett and Colin Gerritt. The animal challenged riders for hours, while across the room, others were inspired to lasso partners for a classic shoot ‘em out photo by Heather BohmTallman. Jillian Petercsak roped herself a stud in Brendan Dillon, and the West was won by ‘Sheriff ’ AJ Palkovich with his posse of outlaws, James McHale, Meredith and Paul von Schenk, John Flavin and Briana Bailey. The night culminated with the Ball’s now infamous costume contest. This year, the ladies competed for the title of Texas Beauty Queen to complement the men’s “J.R.” Oil Baron. Five nominees were preselected for each, and though it was close, votes of applause indicated Brenda Chouffi and Sam Chabot the winners. After more boot-scootin’ spins and a few do-si-dos, the event closed at midnight as a smashing success for SPAC. Through the support of numerous beverage donors and sponsors like Miller Printing, Mionetto, Star 101.3 (now The Jockey), the Gideon Putnam Resort, Turbine Services, Ltd. and Tri City Rentals, preliminary figures hint that it was the most successful Junior Committee fundraiser to date. “This year’s Dallas-themed Winter Ball was one for the record books,” said Co-Chair, Andrew Parsons. “We are so grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, honorary committee members, and volunteers who invested their time and talent to make this event the best yet, and to all the guests whose enthusiasm created an unforgettable evening.” Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

Frank Adams Associates Denise Smith, Mary and Bob Dessormeau, Laura Palkovich and Claire Burke Maryanne Moerschell takes the bull by its horns

Fran Dingeman, Joseph Tardi and Bill Peterson

Costume contest winners Brenda Chouffi and Sam Chabot

Jennifer Brooks, Gina Lawrence and Sherry Mitola

Tommy and Rachel Uccellini

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2013 Season of The Philadelphia Orchestra August 7–24 “A Bernstein Evening” with Jamie Bernstein & NYCB Dancers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Philadelphia Orchestra, one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, will return to its summer stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center from August 7–24 to present an extraordinary season of classical and contemporary programs. Highlights of the season include: the world premiere of a new work by Richard Danielpour commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Saratoga Race Course; Saratoga premieres

of works by Jennifer Higdon, Béla Fleck and Bramwell Tovey; world-renowned guest conductors including a first-time SPAC appearance by celebrated maestro Keith Lockhart; foremost soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Chang, Gil Shaham, Daniil Trifonov and Colin Currie; a Bernstein celebration hosted by Jamie Bernstein and featuring New York City Ballet dancers; a pops tribute to Elton John and a multi-media concert featuring Disney’s Fantasia.

Legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein (1918– 1990) was a pivotal force in 20th century music. His renowned works and influence spanned the worlds of classical music, theater, jazz and ballet. An obituary of the great artist in the New York Times

called Bernstein “one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in American history.” On Friday, August 9, the composer’s daughter, Jamie Bernstein, will join The Philadelphia Orchestra to host a special program celebrating her father’s extraordinary legacy. An accomplished narrator, writer and broadcaster, Ms. Bernstein will share personal insights and anecdotes about her father and his music with the audience. Featured Bernstein works include Fancy Free and Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, based on original stage works that were both created in collaboration with choreographer Jerome Robbins. A special feature of the program will be the accompaniment of NEW YORK CITY BALLET dancers who will perform select dance sequences from Fancy Free and West Side Story on a specially installed dance floor in front of the amphitheatre stage. The tradition of including New York City Ballet dancers on an Orchestra program was revived during last year’s Orchestra program after an absence of 25 years. Ravel’s La Valse will also be included on this program.

Pops: Elton John and Beyond

Michael Cavanaugh, star of the hit Broadway show Movin’ Out, joins New York Pops Conductor Steven Reineke for a Wednesday, August 14 pops program of hits made famous by music megastar Elton John. Cavanaugh, dubbed the “new voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook” by Billboard Magazine, will perform chart topping favorites including, “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Philadelphia Freedom” as well as hits by other songmakers including Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Chicago and more. Leading the program will be celebrated New York Pops Conductor Steven Reineke.

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

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Yo-Yo Ma

“Saratoga 150” World Premiere featuring Conductor Keith Lockhart

Colin Currie Performs Jennifer Higdon’s Grammy-Winning Percussion Concerto

Award-winning cellist and icon of the music world, Yo-Yo Ma (August 10), brings his stunning musical gifts to the Orchestra stage in a performance of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a cornerstone of the solo cello repertoire. Arguably the world’s greatest living cellist, Yo-Yo Ma is a champion of musical innovation and cross cultural exchange, which he has pursued through initiatives such as the Silk Road Project and countless cross-genre collaborations, including his latest, the Goat Rodeo Sessions with Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile.

On Thursday, August 8, SPAC will pay tribute to the 150th Anniversary of Saratoga Race Course by presenting the World Premiere of Serenade, an original orchestral composition by Grammywinning American composer Richard Danielpour. Commissioned by Saratoga Performing Arts Center for The Philadelphia Orchestra, and made possible by the generous gift of Saratoga 150 Chair Charles V. Wait and his wife Candace, the premiere highlights an innovative equestrianthemed program that includes selections from award-winning films Seabiscuit and War Horse, as well as traditional favorites such as the William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini. The special orchestral evening is one of the premiere events of the Saratoga 150 celebration, a fivemonth-long celebration of the 1864 founding of the track. Leading the program will be famed conductor Keith Lockhart, who marks his debut appearance at SPAC that evening. Conductor of the Boston Pops and principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra, Keith Lockhart is one of America’s most visible maestros. During his 20 years with the Boston Pops, he has led more than 1,400 concerts, commissioned several new works, made numerous recordings and made more than 73 television shows with the ensemble. In June, the conductor led the BBC Concert Orchestra in the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II which was broadcast live to millions around the world.

Béla Fleck Premieres Concerto International percussion super- for Banjo & Orchestra star Colin Currie will make his debut appearance at SPAC on Thursday, August 15, performing the Saratoga Premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Grammy winning Percussion Concerto, a work commissioned by the Orchestra and created for Currie. Positioned front and center onstage, Currie will maneuver among nearly 20 instruments including the bass drum, bongos, brake drum, castanets, clave, cowbell, gong, vibraBéla Fleck, widely considered phone, temple blocks, timbales and to be the premiere banjo player

Sarah Chang

Hailed as one of the world’s great violinists, Sarah Chang (August 16), has performed with the foremost orchestras, conductors and accompanists internationally in a career spanning more than two decades. Making her return to SPAC’s stage, the violin virtuoso will perform the Barber Violin Concerto, one of the pillars of the concerto repertoire. She has earned wide acclaim for her breathtaking performances, including from the New York Times.

the marimba, a favorite of Currie. Higdon says of the concerto, “It’s a little bit like an Olympic event. I always tease him and say Colin deserves a gold medal for making it through all of the parts…” Currie, a champion of new music and favored soloist for many of today’s foremost composers, is regarded as one of the world’s top percussionists.

in the world, makes his debut appearance with The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC on Wednesday, August 21, performing the Saratoga premiere of his Concerto for Banjo. Regarded as one of the world’s most innovative and technically proficient banjo players, Béla Fleck is best known for his work with the bands New Grass Revival and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. With an eclectic style that fuses jazz, rock, bluegrass, classical and other genres, Fleck has taken the banjo into new musical realms. Fleck has earned 15 Grammy Awards during his career and been nominated in more categories than any other artist.

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32 Have a Voice in the Future of the Film Forum The Board of Directors of the Saratoga Film Forum invites Film Forum members, friends, patrons, volunteers and members of the community to an important, open town-hall meeting in the Dee Sarno Theater at the Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. This moderated meeting will be a public forum on the future of the Film Forum in the age of pay-per-view, online movies— and Bow-Tie’s planned 19 screens.

Unimaginable even a few years ago, these developments suggest the pressing need for a reconsideration of our relevance, our special value and our future. How do you see us evolving? Is our mission now accomplished, or is there more for us to do? As a membership-supported, grassroots community organization, we welcome your visions and your thoughts and we deeply value your participation. See you on the 19th!

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Coming in March to the Saratoga Film Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Film Forum is presenting a full roster of films and special events in March. Films are screened at the Saratoga Arts Center at 320 Broadway, on Thursday and Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on Sundays (unless otherwise indicated). Refreshments are available. General admission is $7; $5 for Film Forum members and students. The Saratoga Film Forum is a

nonprofit arts organization dedicated to bringing a wide variety of quality films to downtown Saratoga Springs. Founded on principles of community involvement, the Film Forum pursues creative collaborations with other nonprofit and forprofit groups. For more information, go to www.saratogafilmforum.org. Hitchcock: Fri., March 1, 7:30 p.m., Sun., March 3, 3 p.m. Directed by Sacha Gervasi; screenplay by John J. McLaughlin, based on a book by Stephen Rebello; 98 min.; USA; 2012; rated PG-13. Based on Stephen Rebello’s critically acclaimed “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho,” Anthony Hopkins stars as the Master of Suspense as he begins shooting the legendary “Psycho.” While Rebello’s book was a meticulously detailed chronicle of the entire production, Sacha Gervasi’s film focuses instead on one of Hitch’s oft-neglected aspects: his explosively romantic relationship with his wife Alma (Helen Mirren). Hitchcock met Alma Reville (1899– 1982) in the early 1920s when they worked together at Paramount’s Famous Players-Lasky studio in London. She was an editor, and he designed title cards (it was still the age of silent movies) and was in the process of becoming a director in his own right. They married in 1926, and throughout his career his wife was an important collaborator and sounding board, with a sharp ear for dialogue and a keen eye for detail. “Hitchcock” captures their complex love story in the context of the against-the-odds production of a film the studio had not wanted to make, much less finance. It took the two of them to pull off what eventually became a cinema classic. Psycho: Sun., March 3, 7:30 p.m. Spring Street Classics are screened at the Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; screenplay by Joseph Stefano, based on the novel by Robert Bloch; 109 min.; USA; 1960; not rated Sometimes these “satellite” classics are pretty obvious. Complementing this weekend’s screening of “Hitchcock,” about the making of “Psycho,” here is the final film itself. Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40,000 from one of her boss’s clients and skips town. A rainstorm forces her to spend the night at the isolated and creepy Bates Hotel, run by Norman

Bates (Anthony Perkins). Fans of classic movies know what happens next. No one who had seen “Psycho’s” 1960 debut could shower for weeks afterward. Shot on a shoestring budget by Hitch’s TV production crew (the black-and-white proved effective, but was more out of financial necessity than artistic statement) thanks to a studio that didn’t want to make it, it went on to become a blockbuster and one of the definitive and seminal films of its genre. Wings of Desire (Der Himmel über Berlin): Mon., March 4, 7:30. Directed by Wim Wenders; screenplay by Peter Handke; 130 min.; West Germany|France; 1987; rated PG-13; in German, French and English, with subtitles Curators/Presenters: Robert and Shana Parke Harrison The new Town & Gown Movie Series takes flight with Wim Wenders’ grown-up fairy tale Wings of Desire, about two angels assigned to watch over the people of Berlin and give them unseen comfort as the need arises. Their work is lofty, but they’re lonely. When Damiel (Bruno Ganz) encounters a beautiful trapeze artist and gets acquainted with an American actor visiting Berlin (Peter Falk) who waxes ecstatic on the pleasures of earthly life (“To smoke, and have coffee—and if you do it together, it’s fantastic”), the angel decides it’s high time to get off of his cloud. Since the mid-1990s, the ParkeHarrisons have pursued an artistic collaboration, creating staged photographic images that explore the relationship of humans, technology, and nature, somehow conspiring to convey doom, whimsy, and mystery all at once. The Whitney Museum, the L.A. County Museum of Art, and the San Diego Museum of Photographic Artists have added their work to their collections. Robert ParkeHarrison is an artist-in-resident and associate professor in the Studio Art Department at Skidmore College. The Town & Gown Series brings Skidmore educators whose work has been profoundly shaped by film to the Film Forum to discuss a movie of their choice. This program received funding from the Skidmore College Office of Community Relations, and from Saratoga Program for Arts Funding, administered by Saratoga Arts, and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

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Bluegrass Gospel Project, 8 pm

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Community Sports Bulletin Skidmore’s Frederick selected to the Allstate Good Works Team

Busy Saturday for Current and former JMJC Athletes

INDIANAPOLIS — Skidmore College senior forward Logan Frederick has been selected to the inaugural Allstate Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Good Works Team. The award recognizes a unique group of men’s and women’s college basketball student-athletes who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of volunteerism and civic involvement, including building homes for the elderly, leading basketball clinics, reading to students and working with children Photo courtesy of Greg Fisher with hearing disabilities. Frederick is one of 10 women honored and will receive her award at the NCAA Division I Women’s Final Four in New Orleans, April 7-9. “Logan’s tireless work on the court is only a small portion of her entire impact on the environment of our campus and off campus community,” said Darren Bennett, Skidmore women’s basketball coach. “She has spent her four years as a college student exploring her many personal interests while enjoying the opportunities to reach out and be of assistance to others as a volunteer or leader in many ways.” The Arlington, Virginia native recently completed an outstanding four-year career for the Thoroughbreds. She started 67 of 101 career games, averaging 4.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. This past season, she served as captain, starting all 26 games. Frederick has compiled an impressive community service resume in her four years at Skidmore. From her first days on campus, she has been a volunteer firefighter/EMT and EMS coordinator for the Maple Avenue Fire Department in Greenfield. She is also a catechist at St. Clement’s Catholic Church, teaching high school juniors and seniors in confirmation preparation. In addition, she sings in the church’s youth choir. On campus, Frederick is the Newman Club President, organizing the weekly campus Mass. She is also a resident assistant and tutor in mathematics and geosciences. A major in geosciences, she will present her senior thesis at the North East Geological Society of America in April. She used the Army Corp of Engineers HEC-RAS modeling program to determine the discharge of logging dams in Adirondack Streams. “The men and women being recognized with this award have demonstrated a commitment to excellence on and off the court,” said Pam Hollander, senior director of marketing for Allstate Insurance Company and a member of the 2013 NABC and WBCA Good Works Team selection panels. “Allstate commends these student-athletes for their contributions and are very proud to introduce the inaugural NABC and WBCA Good Works Teams.”

WAKEFIELD — Athletes from the Glenvillebased Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) had a busy weekend, as on February 23 they had athletes competing in Wakefield, Mass., Dusseldorf, Germany and Albany. The JMJC even has ties to the UFC 157 event that was in Anaheim, Calif. last Saturday, as Ronda Rousey trained with the JMJC earlier in her Judo career before her MMA fame. Cammi Kaichi, Hannah Martin and Alex Turner led the way for the JMJC at the Pedro’s Challenges in Wakefield, winning titles in their respective divisions. Martin was a double medalist winning gold in 70-kilogram and bronze in 63-kilogram division. Kaichi took the 52-kilogram crown in a highly contested weight class taking the $250 cash prize for a gold medal. Turner turned in his best performance to date capturing the 17-20 year-old 73-kilogram category title. Christie Woosley picked up a silver medal in the 78-kilogram division while Joe Martinez claimed a bronze in the 17-20 year-old 60-kilogram weight class. Jordan Poliakiwiski won a bronze medal in the 57-kilogram division. Andrea Madgett grabbed a bronze in the 52-kilogram division losing only to teammate Kaichi. Pete Stanley won a bronze in the 100-kilogram division while William Vandenbroeck picked up a bronze in the 17-20 year-old 90-kilogram division to close out the JMJC medal count with a grand total of ten. Brad Bolen and Nick Kossor were ousted in the first round of their respective divisions in the Dusseldorf Grand Prix which was the last of their three-event European Tour. Bolen lost his opening 66-kilogram bout to Islam Baialinov of Kyrgyzstan while Kossor bowed out to Artiom Arshanski of Isreal in his first round contest at 60-kilograms. While his JMJC teammates were competing in Judo, Jack Hatton was closing out his high school wrestling career as he went 2-2 in 170-pounds at the New York State Championships at the Times Union Center in Albany. Hatton ended his fine senior year at Burnt Hills with a 42-5 record finishing with 116 total wins in his four-year career. Another wrestler at the state tournament with ties to the JMJC was Shenendehowa High senior Nick Kelley who took the title at 138-pounds.

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Puzzle solutions from pg. 28

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

National Museum of Racing Announces 2013 Hall of Fame Finalists Photo courtesy of NYRA

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Five jockeys, four Thoroughbreds, and one trainer comprise the 10 finalists on the National Museum of Racing’s 2013 Hall of Fame ballot, as selected by the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The candidates are: jockeys Chris Antley, Calvin Borel, Garrett Gomez, Craig Perret, and Alex Solis; Thoroughbreds Ashado, Housebuster, Invasor, and Lure; and trainer Gary Jones. Hall of Fame voters may select as many candidates as they believe are worthy of induction to the Hall of Fame. The four candidates with the highest vote totals will be elected. The finalists were selected by the Hall of Fame’s 16-member Nominating Committee from a total of 86 candidates suggested throughout the year by turf journalists, Thoroughbred industry participants and racing fans. To be eligible, trainers must have been active for 25 years, and jockeys must have been active for 20 years. Thoroughbreds must have been retired for five years. All candidates must have been active within the past 25 years. The 20- and 25-year requirements for jockeys and trainers, respectively, may be waived, but a five-year waiting period is then observed before they become eligible. Candidates not active within the past 25 years are eligible through the Historic Review Committee. The results of the voting on contemporary candidates will be announced on April 26. The

induction ceremony will be held at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs on Friday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Chris Antley won 3,480 races and had purse earnings of $92,261,894 in a career that spanned from 1983 to 2000. He won 127 graded stakes races and 293 overall stakes. The leading North American rider by wins in 1985 with 469, Antley was a twotime Kentucky Derby winner, taking the Run for the Roses with Strike the Gold in 1991 and with Charismatic in 1999. He also won the Preakness with Charismatic. Other major victories for Antley included the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Woodward, Santa Anita Handicap, Hollywood Derby, Alabama, Wood Memorial, Manhattan Handicap, Carter Handicap, Louisiana Derby, Blue Grass Stakes, Coaching Club American Oaks, and Jerome Handicap. Calvin Borel, as of today, is one victory shy of 5,000 for his career and has purse earnings of $120,044,775. In a career that began in 1983, he has won 286 stakes races and is the only jockey to ever win the Kentucky Derby three times in a four-year span, accomplishing the feat with Street Sense (2007), Mine That Bird (2009), and Super Saver (2010). His three victories in the Run for the Roses are surpassed only by Hall of Famers Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack with five each and Hall of Famer Bill Shoemaker with four.

One of only two riders with more than 1,000 wins at Churchill Downs (Hall of Famer Pat Day is the other), Borel won the Preakness, Woodward, Haskell, Mother Goose, and Kentucky Oaks with 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra. Among Borel’s other major victories are the Travers, Alabama, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Sword Dancer, Florida Derby and Stephen Foster. He also won the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 2010. Garret Gomez has won 3,713 races and has purse earnings of $200,291,954 in a career that began in 1988. He has won 308 graded stakes and 550 overall stakes. Gomez won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey in 2007 and 2008 and led all North American riders in earnings each year from 2006 through 2009. Gomez won a record 76 stakes races in 2007 and has 13 Breeders’ Cup wins to his credit, including the 2010 Classic with champion Blame. Among Gomez’s major victories are the Pacific Classic, Travers, Santa Anita Derby, Whitney Handicap, Stephen Foster, Kentucky Oaks, and Jockey Club Gold Cup. He won the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 2011. Craig Perret won 4,415 races and had purse earnings of $113,837,299 in a career that spanned from 1967 through 2005. He was the leading apprentice jockey in earnings in 1967 and won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding

Jockey in 1990. Perret won the Kentucky Derby with Unbridled in 1990 and the Belmont Stakes with Bet Twice in 1987. Along with four Breeders’ Cup victories, Perret also won the Travers, Florida Derby, Haskell Invitational, Coaching Club American Oaks, Jerome Handicap, Withers, Carter Handicap, Wood Memorial, Hopeful, Clark Handicap, and Queen’s Plate. He won the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1988. Alex Solis has won 4,938 races and has purse earnings of $230,959,903 in a career that began in 1982. He has won 319 graded stakes and 629 overall stakes. Solis has won three Breeders’ Cup races, including the 2003 Classic with Pleasantly Perfect. He won the 1986 Preakness with Snow Chief. Major victories for Solis include the Santa Anita Derby, Florida Derby, Hollywood Derby, Malibu, Pacific Classic, Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Handicap, Dubai World Cup, Bing Crosby Handicap, Manhattan Handicap, Metropolitan Handicap, and Jockey Club Gold Cup. He won the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1997. Ashado, bred in Kentucky and owned by Starlight Stables, Paul Saylor, and Johns Martin, won 12 of her 21 career starts with purse earnings of $3,931,440. She was named Champion 3-Year-Old Female in 2004 and Champion Older Female in 2005. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Ashado won the Spinaway, Schuylerville, and Demoiselle at 2. At 3, she won the Kentucky Oaks, Breeders’ Cup Distaff, Coaching Club American Oaks, Fair Grounds Oaks, and Cotillion Handicap. In her final season, at age 4 in 2005, Ashado won the Go for Wand Handicap, Ogden Phipps Handicap, and the Beldame. Housebuster won 15 times in 22 career starts and earned $1,229,696. He was named Champion Sprinter in 1990 and 1991. Bred in Kentucky by Blanche P. Levy and owned by her son, Robert P. Levy, Housebuster won the Jerome Handicap, King’s Bishop, Spectacular Bid, Swale, Hutcheson, Withers, Lafayette, and Derby Trial in 1990 at age 3 en route to an 8-for-10 campaign. A winner of eight consecutive races at one point in his career, Housebuster won the Carter Handicap, Forego

Handicap, and Vosburgh Stakes at 4 in 1991. Eleven of his 15 wins were in graded stakes races. He was trained by Hall of Famer Warren A. Croll, Jr. Invasor was bred in Argentina and won 11 of 12 career starts with earnings of $7,804,070. He was named Horse of the Year and Champion Older Male in 2006 when he won the Pimlico Special, Suburban Handicap, Whitney Handicap, and Breeders’ Cup Classic. At age 5 in 2007, Invasor won the Donn Handicap and Dubai World Cup. He was trained at ages 4 and 5 by Kiaran P. McLaughlin. Prior to that, Invasor won the Uruguyan Triple Crown in 2005 for trainer Anibal San Martin. Following the Uruguyan Triple Crown victories, Invasor was purchased by Sheik Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum to run for Shadwell Stable. Nine of his wins were in Grade/Group 1 events. Lure won 14 of 25 career starts with earnings of $2,515,289. Bred and owned by Claiborne Farm, Lure won the Breeders’ Cup Mile in 1992 and 1993. He won nine graded stakes, including four Grade 1 events. Trained by Hall of Famer Claude R. McGaughey III, Lure set track records at 5 furlongs and 1 mile. He also won the Gotham, Kelso Handicap, Turf Classic, Dixie Handicap, Caesars International Handicap, Elkhorn, Fourstardave Handicap, Bernard Baruch Handicap and Daryl’s Joy. Gary Jones won 1,465 races and had purse earnings of $52,672,611 in a career that spanned from 1975 to 1996. He won 102 graded stakes and 233 overall stakes. Jones trained 104 stakes-winning horses, including Turkoman, the 1986 Champion Older Male. Jones trained Turkoman to victories in the Marlboro Cup, Oaklawn Handicap, and Widener Handicap. He conditioned Hall of Famer Best Pal to wins in the Santa Anita Handicap, Oaklawn Handicap, Hollywood Gold Cup, and Strub. Jones also trained Kostroma to a world turf record of 1:43 4/5 in the 1 1/8-mile Las Palmas Handicap. Other major victories for Jones include the Mother Goose, Santa Barbara Handicap, Hollywood Oaks, Del Mar Futurity, Hollywood Futurity, Yellow Ribbon, Swaps, Apple Blossom Handicap, San Antonio Handicap, La Brea, San Felipe and Norfolk.

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Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

Age is Just a Number

Damian Fantauzzi

When you get older you think about your life and what your accomplishments were along the way. In my life as a teacher and as a coach, I feel have had a few. After the Saratoga-Shen basketball game, (Saratoga won 70-65,) which was during the four-game suspension of our head coach, many people asked me how I felt being back at the helm. First of all,

I wasn’t alone. Greg Goering, who is the official assistant coach, and I were in charge. I’m a volunteer and anyway, the kids did most of the work. I admit it felt good and I think Coach Goering and I had the boys ready but don’t forget; Coach Brock had a lot to do with our readiness. A couple of people, who I have known for years, asked me how many times my teams defeated Shenendehowa? Going back in my 35-year career as a basketball coach, I can probably come up with a pretty good estimate. In recent my history as the girls’ coach, we defeated the Lady Plainsmen three times in eight years. The story behind those victories over Shen and how I became the girls’ coach is sort of interesting. It was during in my last year as the boys’ varsity coach, 1997-98, when I walked into the old high school gym during a girls’ game. The Saratoga girls’ basketball team was playing Shenendehowa. The game had about two minutes left and the “Green Machine” (Shen girls were unbeaten that year) was ahead 84 to 17. The final score was 89 to 19. It was appalling for the kids, and I really felt bad for them, many of whom I knew personally. A month after the season, I decided to take a leave from the boys’ program. I felt I needed a change. In the fall of the 1998-99 academic year, the girls’ coaching position became available. I thought that maybe I’d give it a try and see if I could make a difference, so I applied for the position. We started with the revival of the girls’ basketball booster club because I felt it was a necessity for the team’s program and that it would help develop pride. Part of the restructuring came within the first two years by replacing all of the outdated uniforms for all levels (the old varsity uniforms were cut for boys.) The booster club had a “meetthe-players” night in the fall of my initial year and that’s where I committed to the defeat of Shen, a promise of accomplishment before I retired. Everyone seemed to like that idea! It took three years before the first upset of the Lady Plainsmen, they were the numberone seed in the Class AA sectional tournament and we upset them by 18 points. This was after they had

defeated us twice during regular season play. Before I retired, we had the good fortune of two more upsets over the Lady Plainsmen. To make this a short story about the Shenendehowa saga, during my tenure as a boys coach, in the Suburban Council we defeated the green and white nine times, and four of those were overtime games. That was fun, and I was fortunate enough to have some really good players of both genders! This column is not a resume, I am about to make a point concerning the importance of an experienced coach. I am 68 years of age and I think my never-ending knowledge of basketball was, is and still is a part of my process of absorbing what the game of basketball has to offer. There is always room for learning new tactics, practicing old philosophies and blending them into a middle ground. A couple of years ago, I applied for the opening of the coaching position at Saratoga Springs, hoping to get back into Blue Streak basketball – but unfortunately that didn’t happen. When someone has been in a career for three-plus decades, understanding that not everything is going to go your way is one of life’s lessons. Just like how you have to understand that part of winning is accepting losing. Like it or not, it’s a fact! During my revival, like I did when becoming the girls’ coach, I felt I could make a difference - especially in the teaching of the sport. Excuse me for being profound, but coaching is teaching. I felt that since I was successful throughout my history, I could rekindle the finer aspects of this somewhat complicated game by keeping it simple in my philosophical approach and present the finer points of the game of basketball to the players. So, I became

a volunteer coach with Steve Lombard and his girls at Saratoga Central Catholic, along with Tom Coons. It was a very rewarding experience but I felt like I wasn’t contributing enough, so last fall I decided to reach out to Jack Brock and move on to the high school as a volunteer. I am grateful to both Steve and Jack for giving me these opportunities. What does someone’s age have to do with their abilities to share their experience? First of all, there’s a lot to offer. In ancient China, for example, the elderly were revered for their wealth of knowledge. The Head Football Coach at the University of Albany is Bob Ford, who is 75, has been at SUNY for 40 years. My good friend Bobby Knight has been approached by numerous colleges in recent months to get back into coaching basketball. He is 71. Not to mention extremely successful basketball coach Jim Boeheim of Syracuse is my age of 68. Don’t count us out; we are not out of commission because we have a lot to offer. One of the lessons that will follow me around forever is that players need mentoring, coaching and teaching, at any level. There is no match for the experience, along with the accumulation of knowledge, of a veteran. A seasoned coach and teacher can communicate, listen and pass on his or her expertise in and for the preparation of the student or player. A couple of lessons learned by me, as a coach, are that kids don’t make mistakes on purpose and some of the success is measured by what is learned from failure. Punishment in practice is not a substitute for teaching them the right stuff - show them without belittling their effort. I feel that coaches, like me, have a lot to give and share!

Week of March 1 – March 7, 2013

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8th Annual Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo at Saratoga Springs City Center on March 9–10 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Everything you need for summer sports, it’s the eighth annual Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo at the Saratoga Springs City Center on the weekend of March 9–10. Come to the Capital Region’s running, cycling, triathlon, paddling, hiking, healthy living and travel show featuring 125 exhibitors, sales on gear/clothing, paddling demos, seminars and fun family activities. This year’s show will have prizes and giveaways for races, events, products and services—valued at over $5,000. Door prizes to local 5Ks, half-marathons, marathons, triathlons, hiking packages, weekend getaways, a scuba course and more will be given away over the weekend. The timing of the Summer Expo is perfect for competitive athletes, weekend warriors, enthusiasts and newbies to pick up gear, information and motivation to plan their summer adventures. It’s the place to kick-start a fitness program. Event reps from the Freihofer’s Run for Women, ADA Tour de Cure, Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon, Tinman Triathlon, Leadville Race Series and many more will be on hand with information and registration specials. The Expo also includes sales with a nice mix of retailers and organizations selling and marketing their products and services, including great sales from Mountainman Outdoors (canoes/kayaks/footwear/clothing), Steiner’s Ski & Bike (skis/bikes), The Mountain Goat (footwear/clothing), Lake George Kayak (kayaks/SUP/clothing), and many more. Just about every outdoor sports and recreation club in the area will be represented, including Adirondack Mountain Club, Capital District Triathlon Club, Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club, Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club and many more. On-water demos will take place all weekend in the 20-by32-foot pool, featuring kayaking, canoeing, and the fast-growing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and SUP yoga. Demos and clinics, led by Adirondack Mountain Club and paddle shop experts, include capsize recovery, rescue and rolling, whitewater paddling and “Try Paddling” sessions for kids. A variety of seminars and clinics will be led by Adirondack

Sports & Fitness magazine contributing writers and regional experts. Seminar categories will include running, hiking, biking, paddling and triathlon. Rock Solid Fun will be there with their 25-foot rock wall to challenge kids and adults, and many exhibitors will have interactive booths all weekend. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY will be on hand to collect food and monetary donations over the weekend. Attendees with donations increase their chances of winning Expo prizes. The Summer Expo takes place on Saturday-Sunday, March 9–10 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Admission is free. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adirondack Sports & Fitness magazine, based in Clifton Park, is a free distribution publication with a monthly circulation of 22,000 copies, since 2000. The magazine covers individual aerobic sports, fitness and travel; it is the region’s guide for outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts. For more information, call (518) 877-8788, visit www. AdkSports.com or go to facebook. com/AdirondackSports.

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