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Off to the Junior Olympics

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY

GALWAY — Three local high school students will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 2013 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships, where they will be aiming at targets as big as the period following this sentence.

“If you look at a regular piece of newsprint and look at a period at the end of the sentence, that period is bigger than the target they’re shooting at,” Junior Galway Rifle Team coach Chuck Boykin said.

Galway High School’s Breanna Flint and Logan Ogden make the journey to the U.S. Olympic

Training Center along with Ballston Spa High School’s Alexandria Harrington to compete with over 500 junior shooters across the country over a 17-day span this month.

The top two finishers in each timed event make it on the USA Shooting’s National Junior Team.

Flint, Harrington and Ogden compete on a six-person team, within the junior club of 30 kids, which practices at the Galway Fish and Game Club and competes in numerous section, state and national championships.

“Between the bunch of them, they’ve won just about everything around for the past several years,” Boykin said.

Each member of the trio shot above qualifying scores at the Junior

Signs of Spring

Local children stock fish at the Spa State Park during the annual fish stocking on April 3. Photo courtesy of Deborah Neary.

Featured Stories Crime is up in Saratoga With growth comes the good and the bad, and crime is on the increase in the Spa City.

See News pg. 17

Historic House Sold Malta’s Collamer House sold for $130,000. New owners plan to keep it residential See News pg. 16

Inside TODAY Left to right: Breanna Flint, Logan Ogden and Alexandria Harrington of the Junior Galway Rifle Team, will be heading out west for the 2013 National Junior Shooting Championships.

See Shooting Championships pg. 39

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Malta Resident Pushes for Botanical Garden

2013 Baby Expo

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by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

Pulse/Local Gigs

MALTA — Around the year 2008, a group of Saratoga Springs residents banded together in an effort to convince New York State legislators to plant a botanical garden in Spa State Park, but to no avail as it was ultimately denied inclusion into the state park’s master plan. Though many still had interest in forming a botanical garden somewhere in Saratoga County, the group’s steam was lost and the effort faded away.

One Malta resident isn’t ready to let the idea disappear just yet.

Barbara Conner recently decided to take matters into her own hands after realizing the potential of Malta’s Ecological Park located off Malta Avenue, a 188-acre piece of land owned by the town that hasn’t yet been fully developed.

Years ago, when Dave Meager was Town Supervisor, the Malta Town Board implemented the first of a three-phase plan to create a full park with a large pond for fishing, See Botanical Garden pg. 13

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Trout Stocking Signals Spring at Geyser Creek Despite the chilly temperatures April 3, plenty of families gathered together for the annual fish stocking at Geyser Creek in Saratoga Spa State Park, which

usually signals the start of spring.

All bundled up, long lines of families waited for their chance to grab buckets of fish to give to the little ones, who then took

their colorful buckets filled with 20 one-year-old brown trout to throw in the creek. A total of 800 fish were tossed into the creek at this year’s 25th stocking event.

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary.

Aidan and Emma Donovan with mom Jen.

BLOTTER

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013 Fraser T. Thompson, 45, of Geyser Road in Saratoga Springs was arrested on March 29 and charged with attempted assault in the third-degree and intent to physically injure, a Class B misdemeanor.

Patricia J. Show, 30, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa was arrested on March 28 and charged with 7th degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, and possession of a controlled substance outside the original container.

Officers stopped Show’s vehicle on West Ave for allegedly operating with a suspended driver’s license and having an active bench warrant from Saratoga Springs City Court. She was processed and celled pending a City Court arraignment.

Robert C. Weatherly, 28, was arrested on a warrant for an ongoing domestic incident on March 28. Weatherly, who was being held in Saratoga County Jail on another charge, allegedly made harassing phone calls from the jail to an exgirlfriend. The victim has an order of protection on Weatherly. He is charged with second-degree criminal contempt and disobedience, a Class A misdemeanor. Weatherly was processed and returned to the county jail.

George A. Dumortier, 44, of Saratoga Springs was charged with a fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, on March 28. DuMortier was arrested on a criminal complaint for allegedly selling cocaine in relation to the ongoing narcotics investigation in Saratoga Springs. DuMortier was processed, arraigned and sent to the Saratoga County Jail.

Jared C. Besanceney, 22, of Greenwich was charged with disorderly conduct on March 30. Officers responded to a problem on Caroline Street and asked Besanceney to leave the area but he refused to do so. He was placed under arrest where he was transported to the police department, processed and celled.

John P. Gagne, 35, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa was charged with fourth degree criminal mischief and intent to damage property, a Class A misdemeanor, on March 30. Officers responded to an incident on lower Caroline Street and were advised an individual had smashed out a window of the Union Coachworks business. Gagne was identified as the person who caused the damage and was placed under arrest. He was transported to the police department where he was processed and celled.

Erik S. Ptak, 29, of Rensselaer was charged on March 30 with failing to signal a turn, a violation, and driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content above .08, both Class A misdemeanors.

Ptak was transported to the police department where he was processed, released to a third party and is to appear in city court at a later date.

The following individuals were arrested March 30 following a traffic stop by the Saratoga Springs Police Department on Route 50. All of the subjects were issued appearance tickets and are to return to City Court at a later date: Jose J. Fernandez, 18, of Clinton Avenue in the Bronx was arrested and charged with criminal possession of marihuana, a fifth degree, Class B misdemeanor; Richard J. Mendez, 18, of

Berkshire Drive in Ballston Spa, was arrested March 30 and charged with a violation of unlawful possession of marihuana and second-degree criminal impersonation of another, a Class A misdemeanor. He was also charged with possessing alcohol under the age of 21, a violation; Ryan McNeil Cerrone, 17, of Washington St., Saratoga Springs, unlawful possession of marihuana; Torin M. Lippman, 18, of Washington St., Saratoga Springs, unlawful marihuana, a violation; Alexander J. Revelia, 19, of Thimbleberry Road, Malta, unlawful possession of marihuana; Nicholas P. Morelli, 20, of Penny Road, Malta, unlawful possession of marihuana; and Matthew Alan, 19, of Heritage Lane, Ballston Spa, unlawful possession of marihuana.

Peter Vardouniotis, 31, was arrested on March 29, homeless, for trespassing, a violation charge.

Officers arrested Vardouniotis for trespassing in a building. He was processed and released.

Abby J. Lazar, 48, of Route 9P in Saratoga Springs was arrested for petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor, March 29. Lazar was arrested at the Price Chopper on Ballston Ave. Lazar was processed and released on bail.

Kelly A. Heaton, 43, of Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls was charged with issuing a bad check, a Class B misdemeanor,

on March 29. Heaton was arrested on a warrant for an incident that occurred in December 2012.

Heaton is alleged to have issued a check in the amount of $2,800 to a business with no funds available in the account. Heaton was processed and arraigned in City Court.

Anthony Badali, 20, of 33 Caroline Street, was arrested on March 31 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Badali was involved in an altercation on Caroline Street. Upon officers arrival Badali refused to leave the area and then wanted to fight with officers. Badali was placed under arrest and was processed and celled until a City Court arraignment.

Sean J. Smith, 23, of Northern Pines Road in Gansevoort was arrested on March 31 and charged with disorderly conduct, a violation. Officers responded to a fight on Caroline Street and found Smith engaged in an altercation with

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another male. When officers advised the males to break it up and move on, Smith continued to fight. Officers attempted to place Smith under arrest when he refused to follow the officers’ commands. He was then taken in to custody, processed and jailed.

Daryl R. Belanger, 43, of Ballston Spa was arrested on March 30 and charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor at a Price Chopper. He was processed and celled pending a City Court arraignment.

Maria A. Depalo, 53, of Brookline Road in Ballston Spa was arrested on March 30 for fourth degree grand larceny, a Class E Felony. Officers responded to the Paddock Lounge on Caroline Street for a stolen purse. The caller also indicated that the suspect might still be on scene. Upon officers’ arrival, the victim observed Depalo in possession of her purse that contained money and credit cards.

Depalo was arrested and processed.

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week in Review

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

18 Charged in Drug Bust

Maplewood Manor’s Insurer Drops Coverage of Nursing Home

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A three-month long police investigation that is still ongoing has already led to 18 charges and arrests in a large-scale cocaine drug ring.

Since late December, police have conducted six separate raids and seized 245 bags of heroin, 4.5 ounces of cocaine, two ounces of crack-cocaine and three pounds of marijuana, as well as hydrocodone, oxycodone, suboxone (similar to methadone) and liquid PCP worth between $30,000 and $40,000 on the street.

One of the 18 charged for their involvement in the drug distribution network was a part-time city worker, George Dumortier, 44, of West Circular Street, who was charged last week with fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, which is a felony, according to law enforcement officials. Dumortier is accused of selling cocaine, though officials have said he was not one of the larger dealers. He was arraigned April 1 and Saratoga Springs Judge Jeffrey Waite set bail at $5,000. Dumortier later paid bail and was released.

Dumortier was a laborer in the Department of Public Works. In 2009, Dumortier was convicted of felony driving while intoxicated. He served a little over two years in prison and was released in July 2011. He was hired by the DPW in November 2011.

BALLSTON SPA — Darwin Select, the insurance provider for the county-owned nursing home Maplewood Manor, has decided not to renew its contract with the home for another year after two resident deaths and a hip injury resulted in two lawsuits against Saratoga County.

The county must now switch insurance providers, which will lead to higher insurance rates.

The loss of its insurer isn’t the only battle Maplewood Manor has had to face recently. As the county moves forward with their plans to move Maplewood Manor to a

privately-run facility, the union that represents the infirmary’s employees filed a lawsuit to block Saratoga County’s plans to sell it.

The Civil Service Employees Association, which represents the 325 Maplewood Manor employees, is asking New York State Supreme Court to rule that the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors acted illegally when they created a local development corporation to take ownership of Maplewood Manor, which is the first step in a means to sell the nursing home.

In the meantime, a Chicago real estate broker was hired by that

Sale of Journal Register Company Delayed SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sale of the Journal Register Company, the parent company of The Saratogian, was delayed on April 2 for unknown reasons. The deal to transfer Journal Register Co.’s assets to 21st CMH Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of its current owner, was supposed to have closed April 2.

A bankruptcy court judge in New York City gave final approval on March 21 to the 21st CMH Acquisition’s plan to purchase the assets of JRC, which is currently operating under federal Chapter 11

bankruptcy protection.

The Journal Register Company declared its second bankruptcy in three years in 2011 while still a publically traded company, before being purchased by Alden Global Capital.

The closing was originally scheduled for April 17, but was pushed up to April 2. An email from Jonathan Cooper, vice president of media relations and employee communication for Digital First Media, said the deal would be closed by the end of the week. As of press time, the deal had still not been closed.

LDC, Maplewood Manor Local Development Corp., to find a buyer for the 277-bed nursing home.

It will be compensated with 2.5 percent of the final sale price.

The Board of Supervisors wants to sell Maplewood Manor because of its history of losing millions of dollars per year at taxpayers’ expense.

At the beginning of the year, the boards voted to transfer the facility to the Maplewood Manor Local Development Corp., as a means of allowing the LDC to negotiate a sale.

Man Dies in Wilton House Fire WILTON — A house fire that occurred on Sunshine Drive around 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 left one man dead.

Emilio Jordan Jr., 62, was pronounced dead at the scene after fire crews arrived. Jordan had a disease that confined him to his home, where he lived with his dog of 12 years. The dog did survive the fire and is being adopted. State Police say the cause of the fire has not been determined, but there is no suspicion of foul play.

obituaries

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Raymond L. Howe, Jr. and Kelly McKenzie of Ballston Spa; grandchildren, Destiney, David, and Mason; his parents, Patty Groff and Bob Plummer of Ballston Spa, and Raymond and Mary Howe, Sr. of North Carolina; sister, Roxanne Lester (Scott) of Corinth; brother, Patrick Howe (Heidi) of Ballston Spa, grandparents, Shirley Welch, and Robert and Ruth Groff; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were Wednesday, April 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Armer Funeral Home, Inc. in Ballston Spa.

BALLSTON SPA — Raymond L. Howe, Jr., 41, of Ballston Spa, passed away Sunday, March 31.

Born in Saratoga Springs on October 7, 1971, he was the son of Patricia Groff and Raymond Howe, Sr. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Kenneth Welch, and Art and Ruth Howe.

Ray is survived by his wife, Tina, and his children, Raymond L. Howe III of Ballston Spa, Mercedes Howe of Ballston Spa, Ashley Howe of Corinth, Stephanie McKenzie of Corinth

Nicholas J. Flanders Nicholas enjoyed fishing.

Nicholas is survived by his parents, Theresa and Richard Loya of Malta; four brothers, Donald Flanders (Becky) of Galway, James Flanders of Ballston Spa, Richard Loya, Jr (Heather) of Middle Grove, Jason Loya (Jennifer) of Galway and several nieces and nephews.

BALLSTON SPA — Nicholas J. Flanders, 53, of Ballston Spa, passed away Tuesday, March 26.

Born in Troy on January 25, 1960, he was the son of Theresa Loya and the late Alva Flanders.

A graduate of Ballston Spa High School, he worked for the Town of Waterford for several years.

Michael and Alisa Deuel, and Tigre Lily Carner. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close family. He will also be missed by his beloved dog, Kati, who was always by his side.

Roy proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1945 to 1949 and was stationed in San Francisco, Guam and Pearl Harbor. He retired as plant manager of the Stewarts distribution center after 37 years of service where he formed a life-long, endearing friendship with Brad Dake who is a dear friend to the entire family.

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Elizabeth A. Hunt BALLSTON SPA — Elizabeth A. Hunt of Ballston Spa, passed away Friday, March 29.

Born in Ballston Spa, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine Healey.

She was predeceased by her husband, Whit Hunt, her sisters, Dorothy Hodgson and Jean Crandell and her aunt, Dorothy Grusner. Betty is survived by her nieces and nephews, Daniel Crandell (Jane) of Schoharie, Denise Mowczan

(Charles) of South Burlington, VT, David Crandell (Lorie) of Clifton Park, Michael Hodgson, Timothy Hodgson and Patty Friend (Peter) all of Laconia, NH; great nieces and nephews, Jason Crandell, Matthew Crandell (Barbara), Julie Harmon (Jason), Allison Crandell, Melissa Semidei (Alberto), Kristen Underwood (Ryan), Benjamin Mowczan, Sarah Crandell, Sean Crandell, Kathryn Crandell and Eric Crandell. She is also survived

by eight great-great nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were on Thursday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will be in East Galway Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Patricia M. Montgomery BALLSTON SPA — Patricia M. Montgomery, 78, of Ballston Spa passed away Monday, March 18.

Born in Ballston Spa, August 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Regina Barrie.

Patricia married Frederick J. Montgomery on December 5, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballston Spa. There

Leroy E. Luce WILTON — Leroy E. Luce, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on March 31 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Elwin L. Luce and Jennie Luce Siano.

Loving his predeceased wife Edith Van Dorn Luce since the age of 13, they spent 62 years of marriage in each other’s arms.

Roy taught his entire family the meaning of devotion, commitment, and love by example; caring tirelessly and endlessly for the love of his life.

He was also predeceased by his sister Rosemarie, his brother Leonard, his step-father Ralph Siano, Sr., his brother-inlaws Charles and William Van Dorn. Roy is survived by his children, Judith (Don) Blunk, Leroy (Susan) Luce, Jr., Charles (Patricia) Luce and Nancy (Lyle) Couvillon, his brother Ralph (Eileen) Siano, his sister-in-law, Marge Van Dorn, by his grandchildren Jodi (Ken) Carner, Jill (Jim) Norton, Jami (Ron) Deuel, Brent Cline, Jason and Sarah Couvillon, Meghan and Erica Luce, Skyler and Sydney Luce, his great-grandchildren Alicia and Adam Norton, Christopher,

Relatives and friends may call from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home and a continued celebration of his life will be at the VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs immediately following his services.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Roland Phillips (Saratoga Cardiology) and his staff for the continued care they provided over the past 26 years.

Roy thought of Dr. Phillips as not just his doctor, but his friend.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 440 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205; Community Hospice of Saratoga Springs, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

was a blizzard that day, but Patricia was determined and they were married by candlelight.

She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Barrie, and her sisters, Mildred Perkins and Louise Baker. Patricia is survived by her husband of 48 years, Frederick J. Montgomery; her daughter, Patti Ann Montgomery of Clifton Park;

her granddaughter, Tiffany L. Montgomery of Clifton Park and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ballston Spa, where a mass of Christian burial was celebrated.

Burial will be in Factory Village Cemetery, in the Spring.

There will be no calling hours.

Carolyn (Bowen) Mitchell

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carolyn (Bowen) Mitchell, 77, of Marjorie Drive, passed away Monday, April 1 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on Nov. 10, 1935 in Ballston Spa, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (King) Bowen.

She was predeceased by her parents; Dad in 1960 and Mom in 1998.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Robert G. Mitchell; her daughter, Lisa Mitchell; two sons, Robert Gregg (Rita-Isabel) Mitchell, Glen (Simone) Mitchell; five granddaughters, Andrea Whipple and Baylee Mitchell, Affseneeh, Farah and Nadereeh and one grandson, Rhamses; two brothers and sisters-in-law,

James (Susan) Bowen of Saratoga Springs and Charles (Nancy) Bowen of Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Friday, April 5 in St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church at 231 Lake Ave. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Wilton Looking to Expand Recreation Offerings

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY WILTON — With a very successful recreation program under their belt, Wilton town officials are looking at new ways to offer more passive recreational programs that would benefit all ages and abilities.

Councilman Steve Streicher, liaison to parks and recreation said one of the things the town would like to do is build a small waterpark

for toddlers and young children with spray pools similar to those found in Saratoga.

“We are looking to do something similar to Saratoga Springs, but a little nicer and not as vulnerable to vandalism,” said Streicher, adding that while some board members had talked about making a larger waterpark that would charge a fee, he did not envision the town going in that direction.

“Some had wanted to build a

larger park where we would charge a fee,” said Streicher, “But I don’t want to charge our residents to use the waterpark.”

He said that they were looking at a number of different options for the waterpark, but that there were no plans at this time for a public pool.

“We’d like to have spray pads like East Side Rec,” said Streicher.

“We are still in the process of seeing how much we want for the water facility and how big—do we need eight, 10, 12? No, I don’t think so— we’d like to keep it simple and for younger families for now.”

He said they were also still working on the mile-and-a-half walking

trail around Gavin Park, but that it was requiring a little more legal paperwork than originally anticipated.

Part of the property, he explained, was owned by the Saratoga Springs City School District and they have some concerns with how close the trails would come to Dorothy Nolan schools. There is also the private housing development, continued Streicher, which has to be taken into consideration.

The superintendent of highways, Kirkland Woodcock, has offered to help in building the five foot wide trail.

Other things town officials

hope to bring to the park is an ice skating rink for next winter and a play area designed so children with special needs and disabilities could access the rides and slides.

“It would be added to the current playground so that anyone could use it,” said Streicher. “But it will be wheelchair accessible and designed for children with special needs.”

He said they were also looking into adding an outdoor volleyball court, a shuffleboard court and a horseshoe pit for residents to use.

“We have a great sports program so we are looking for more passive activities for the residents to enjoy,” said Streicher.

Wildlife Institute Receives Stewart’s Holiday Match SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York was awarded a donation by the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program.

Stewart’s is allocating donations to innumerable, local non-profit organizations after collecting and matching donations in its shops from Thanksgiving through Christmas 2012.

The donation, in the amount of $1,500, will be used to fund environmental education programs for students in local school districts and/or at children’s summer and recreation camps, and community events in disadvantaged areas benefiting children under 18. All programs use live, non-releasable birds of prey to

teach children about the amazing animals that live in our area.

These programs foster an appreciation of the natural world and promote responsible environmental behavior.

To learn more about The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York, please visit us on the web at www.wildlifeinstitute.org.

Brookside Museum Receives Grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Historical Society were awarded a $1500 grant from the Stewart’s Foundation to help offer education programs to approximately 4000 children in the Capital Region this year.

“The Holiday Match is a wonderful program that allows Brookside to carry on out our mission of educating people about Saratoga County’s very important history,” said Joy Houle, Brookside’s Executive Director. “We welcome several thousand local children to Brookside each year to teach them about what life was like 100, 200, 300 years ago. We are grateful to the

Stewart’s Foundation for helping us do our work.”

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa that inspires community memory by telling the story of Saratoga County through engaging exhibits and interactive programs.

Brookside’s programs and services are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org or call (518) 885-4000.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

For Fine Wine and a Good Time Head Over to the Thirsty Owl

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS— Josh Cupp vividly remembers that spring morning when he planted the first sprig of Cabernet, a grape that is not especially sweet, but that his family had faith would be the basis of some of the best wines ever to come out of New York.

“We are very proud of planting the Cabernet grape and it doing so well,” said Cupp, adding that the first vines planted were a leap of faith for the family. “I remember planting that very first vine and wondering if it would even grow since I do not particularly have a green thumb. I had never even potted a plant before.”

Ten years later, that leap of faith has paid off with a very successful vineyard and winery, a growing list of wines with both national and international awards and the recent opening of a Saratoga branch of the original wine tasting room—the Thirsty Owl. “My dad [Ted Cupp] is very gregarious and really enjoys people,” said Josh of the atmosphere and theme they try to promote, noting that the goal of the Thirsty Owl is for people to socialize, have fun and sip a few good wines. “It is fun, informal and a good time.”

The Thirsty Owl Outlet and Wine Garden opened mid-March in what was the Kimberly Inn at the corner of Broadway and Lincoln Avenue.

The former rooming house was totally renovated and now features bright, airy rooms with dozens of large windows creating a feeling of bringing the outdoors in, gleaming hardwood floors and artistic lights made from old wine bottles and hung from the ceiling.

With a centrally located square bar in the center of the room, the ambiance of the tasting room is lighthearted and inviting for social gatherings and encourages easy socializing.

Getting here to Saratoga, though, has been a circular path.

The Cupps have been Saratoga regulars for years—Ted has a love for the ponies.

“He loved the harness track,” said Josh, adding that his dad owned standardbreds for a number of years and raced them in Saratoga on a regular basis. The one golf course they still own, Rome Country Club, actually has a horse

farm located on the premises.

While he likes to start to spin the tale of how his dad went into the wine business because his tastes had begun to mature from Jack Daniels and beer, Josh said that in reality Ted was looking for a cabin by a lake when he made friends with Jack and Mary Plane.

The couple, it turns out, were thinking of selling their home on the shores of Cayuga Lake and with it came some vineyards that had been lovingly nurtured throughout the years.

“They wanted someone special to take over,” continued Josh, who, along with his wife Maite operate the Saratoga Thirsty Owl. “Dad was looking for a cottage on a lake—he ended up with 150 acres and a vineyard.”

Josh noted that while the family was game to take on the challenge, the land and the vineyards needed some work to ready for production.

“It needed a lot of work,” said Josh, noting that in addition to getting the vineyards in shape to produce wine-worthy grapes, they also had to build a winery, a wine tasting room and find some good, knowledgeable help.

That is when winemaker Shawn Kime came on board, teaching the Cupp family how to nurture their existing vineyards, to plant new ones, when and how to harvest and how to create a fine wine.

“He has been the best of the best,” said Josh of Kime, who along with many of the original staff is still with the family business.

“We had a lot of work to do to produce a wine,” added Josh, noting that the family went from 1,200 cases and four kinds of wine to 18,000 cases annually and nearly two dozen varieties, including the labor intensive Ice Wine which recently won a double gold at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. It was one of 3505 entries from 20 countries and was the first time the winery had attempted to make the special vino.

“Do you know that it has to be picked by hand, each individual grape, and the temperature has to be 15 degrees Fahrenheit?” said Josh, continuing that each picked grape produces “two to three drops” of juice.

Josh said they designed the tasting room of the Thirsty Owl to be inviting and fun for customers.

“It is a fun social setting and so interactive by design,” said Josh,

Josh Cupp poses inside the wine tasting room of Thirsty Owl Outlet & Wine Garden, at the corner of Broadway and Lincoln in Saratoga Springs. Photo courtesy of Deborah Neary.

adding that already they are developing a loyal following of clientele.

“You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur or have a wine IQ of 130 to try it—wine tasting is so interactive and social.”

Josh noted that they pride themselves on finding just the right wine for a customer, which is part of the joy of running the facility.

“Even if a customer comes in with a spouse or a friend who prefers beer or something else, I guarantee I can find something they may end up liking,” said Josh. “I take pride in trying to find a wine for someone that they will like. It is like learning a new food—it opens you to a whole new world.”

He said they have plans of landscaping the outside like “English gardens,” opening the porch to customers to use and hope to have the restaurant portion of the establishment opened by this summer.

“We are actively interviewing chefs and want them to develop the menu and the kitchen,” said Josh, pointing out that they want to keep the restaurant portion just as lighthearted and entertaining as the tasting room. “We want to bring someone in and do things a little differently—something to compliment the tasting room.”

As for the wine, Josh said they have a little of everything from the dry white wines to the rich Dessert Wine, a sweet red wine. Several of their wines, said Josh, have won various awards including the 2011 Vidal Blanc, a multiple gold

winner, the 2011 Diamond—best in class and multiple gold winner and the 2011 Snow Owl, a perfect white blend.

“It was certainly a leap of faith to go with a berry that is not sweet originally,” said Josh.

As for their new location in Saratoga Springs, Josh said it was something they were more than ready to do.

“Getting this satellite location up and running has been a

great experience,” said Josh. “We love Saratoga and we are some seeing some really nice customers—a wonderful cross-section of folks who enjoy Saratoga as much as we do.”

The Thirsty Owl Outlet and Wine Garden is open Sunday through Thursday, Noon–8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.

Wine Tastings are five wines for $5. Call (518) 587-9694 for more information.

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Scott M. Peterson, Esq. Selected to Super Lawyers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Scott M. Peterson, founding partner of D’Orazio Peterson LLP, a Plaintiff ’s Employment and Personal Injury law firm in Saratoga Springs, has been selected to the 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers List in the field of Plaintiff ’s Personal Injury Litigation.

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are

made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.

The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country.

Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law.

For more information about D’Orazio Peterson LLP, visit doraziopeterson.com.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Park Side Eatery to open in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael and Heidi Hoyt, the owners of Black Diamond Caterers, are extending their passion for food into a new food establishment.

After 13 years of successfully operating and growing their catering company they are moving into the restaurant stage of their development but they don’t want to use the term “restaurant.”

They are calling it an eatery and are defying all things restaurant.

The new 5,000-square-foot Park Side Eatery will be located at 42-44 Phila Street which will be an extension of the current location of Black Diamond Caterers. The eatery will face both Phila Street and Congress Park allowing for opposite entrances.

The building, historically known as the Old Palmetto’s Building, and the surrounding neighborhood is steeped in rich food history. Currently, it is dubbed “restaurant row” by locals. Hattie’s, Seven Horse Pub, Phila Fusion, Capriccios, Four Seasons and Ravenous are just some of the food findings in the neighborhood.

Park Side Eatery will have a comfortable warehouse look and feel.

“It will fit very well into the neighborhood,” said Michael Hoyt, general manager and official taste tester of all the foods.

“We want to be a welcoming stop in the course of someone’s day. In addition to people enjoying their food in our seating area we fully

expect people to run in and out as they head for home with dinner for the family.”

Hoyt said that for several years they have wanted to open a “place where food is the focal point.”

“We spent many years in the ‘white table cloth’ dining arena and we wanted something very different,” said Heidi Hoyt, the chef half of the owner team. “Park Side Eatery will be about the food experience. It’s casual, there will be no table service but there are tables to sit and eat at.”

The eatery will also feature a number of food cases filled with fresh cold and hot foods ready to eat there, take home or take to the office.”

The eatery will be counter-style with “many or more offerings than any restaurant.”

“Everything will be made on site,” said Michael. “We are installing a large, open kitchen with a 15-foot double sided hood system that everyone can easily see – people like to see where their food comes from.”

Heidi pointed out that they studied trends before deciding on the style of establishment.

“The casual, counter-style restaurant serving outstanding food is growing in popularity across the country, a trend possibly set off by the economy of recent years,” she noted. “Daily eating out and bringing ready-to-eat meals home is a solid part of this country’s eating habits and this new style of restaurant serves those needs.”

Eight years ago the Hoyts added a division to Black Diamond Caterers named Adirondack Barbecue. They realized at the time not everyone wanted high end foods for every catered event so being lovers of barbecue they developed barbecue sauces, rubs, recipes and smoking techniques. It has become a very popular division in their portfolio. Adirondack Barbecue will now exist inside Park Side Eatery. Customers will find pulled pork, St. Louis Ribs, Texas style beef brisket.

The Hoyts will also be developing two new lines.

One line will feature Jewish style foods from the Lower East Side such as matzo ball soup, housemade corned beef and pastrami, knishes, white fish salad, chopped liver and pickled herring.

The second new line will be a bakery named Glazed Bäckerei.

“We have always had a strong bakery aspect to our catering companies. Our vision for this bakery is to keep baked goods fun and have a flair of Germany, Austria and Scandinavia,” said Heidi. “One item we are really excited about is the donuts—we will be making donuts every day.”

The opening of Park Side Eatery will be in early June beginning with an invitation only party honoring their 13 years of loyal clients, customers, friends and supporters. This will be followed by a grand opening weekend opened to the public.

GlobalFoundries to Purchase 1,000 Curves Donates Chip Manufacturing Machines to Food Pantry MALTA — Chip manufacturing giant GlobalFoundries is making plans to purchase over 1,000 chip manufacturing machines from the Taiwanese company, ProMOS Technologies, Inc. Reuters reports that ProMOS closed under the weight of excessive debt and are selling the machines in its 12-inch wafer fabrication plant to GlobalFoundries for $300 million.

ProMOS will ship the machines to GlobalFoundries’ plant in Singapore within the next six months.

ProMos has not been able to find a buyer for the facility since 2011.

Travis Bullard, GlobalFoundries spokesperson, described the machines as “leading edge.” It is not known if the machines will be set up in the Malta facility. The company operates plants in upstate New York as well as

Singapore and Dresden, Germany.

GlobalFoundries employs more than 2,000 people at its Malta plant. The company was just approved for over $387 million in tax incentives. The Arab-owned company says the tax breaks will spur construction of a research hub connected to its manufacturing plant in Malta. The labs will help increase employment from 2,015 to 3,000 by the end of next year.

GlobalFoundries is also seeking tax breaks for a potential second manufacturing plant even larger than the one already on-site in the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta.

The research and technology center is a $2.1 billion investment. A second plant alone could be another $14.7 billion, the company says.

BALLSTON SPA — For the past 15 years, Curves Fitness Centers have collected food to be donated to local food pantries in an effort to help people in their communities. Sharon Lesage, owner of the Ballston Spa Curves at 404 Rowland Street said members donated 343 lbs. of non-perishable food items and $145 in cash donations between March 11 and March 23. Those donations were made to Ballston Spa’s Christ Episcopal Church’s Food Pantry.

Anyone interested in learning more about Curves may contact Sharon at (518) 885-1001.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Dr. Christopher Zieker Selected for “America’s Most Compassionate Doctors”

Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau 2013 Board of Directors

WILTON — Dr. Christopher Zieker, Ophthalmologist at Zieker Eye Ophthalmology in Wilton has been recognized as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors by the Patient’s Choice recognition program.

Every month, more than 200,000 patients across the United States provide online feedback about their experiences at their doctors. They rate various components of the care they receive such as bedside manner, doctor-patient face time, follow-up care, ease of appointment setting and courtesy

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, March 20, the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau held their 28th Annual Meeting at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

In addition to highlighting the successes of 2012 and their initiatives for 2013, the Bureau honored several members rotating off of the Board of Directors and welcomed several others onto the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Those members rotating off of the Board after serving two consecutive three year terms were: EJ Harkins, Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service; Rita Cox, Saratoga Casino and Raceway; Charlie Wheeler, New York Racing Association; Michael Casey, Skidmore College; and Ray O’Conor, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company.

The membership then elected the following slate of members to serve on the Board of Directors for three year terms; Marcia White, SPAC; Tom Newkirk, Saratoga National Golf Club; Steve Wilcox, Fingerpaint Marketing; Steve Porto, Gavin Park; and Gail CummingsDanson, Skidmore College.

Elected to serve on the Executive Committee for 2013/2014

of office staff. They also share their overall opinions.

While physicians generally receive positive feedback from their patients, only three percent were awarded this honor by their patients in 2012.

“It is such an honor to receive this recognition from our patients,” said Dr. Zieker. “It reflects the commitment we have at our practice to preserving and protecting the miracle of vision with expertise, kindness and efficiency. Each member of our team embraces this commitment and is an integral part of our

receiving this award.”

Dr. Zieker earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. He graduated from Albany Medical College then completed his medicine internship at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. and completed his ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island.

He has been practicing in the Capital District since 2005.

For more information about Dr. Zieker, or to make an appointment, please visit www.ziekereye. com or call (518) 450-1080.

Follow Bianka—A Silver Breeze Launches New Bella Ryann Jewelry Line WILTON — A Silver Breeze recently launched a new jewelry line, Bella Ryann. The brand was introduced by a husband and wife team who chose to combine their daughters Halle Isabella and Lilli Ryann’s names to create the Bella Ryann brand. Bella Ryann is designed for those with a strong

and unique individuality.

A Silver Breeze offers its customers the various bangle collections from Bella Ryann. The one size bangles were created with a unique cork screw design, making each one adjustable for a perfect fit. Each bangle comes embellished with charms such as colorful birthstones, initials,

symbols of luck, zodiac signs, inspirational words and more.

Bella Ryann bangles can be worn alone or layered with other bracelets. The bangles are made from a brass based metal and come in silver or gold plated colors.

A Silver Breeze is located at the Wilton Mall and Aviation Mall.

White Teeth Spa Opens in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — White Teeth Spa—a boutique cosmetic dental spa specializing in state-of-the-art smile and beauty services—will open its doors at 3 Spring Street in downtown Saratoga Springs on April 8, just in time for prom and gala season.

Envisioned by seasoned cosmetic dentist Sharon Pattendien, White Teeth Spa provides everything you need to enhance your look and brighten your smile, but in a relaxing, resort-style setting unlike a traditional dental office.

“White Teeth Spa combines cutting-edge dental technology with the ambiance and level of sophistication found in the finest luxury day spas,” said Dr. Pattendien. “I am thrilled to bring this unique service to Saratoga Springs.”

The menu is simple yet highly advanced, featuring Zoom Whitening, which is heralded for its low sensitivity characteristics and unparalleled results (an eighttimes brighter smile in just four 15-minute sessions), and porcelain Vivaneer application, an elegant and painless smile-enhancing procedure. With 26 years of cosmetic and general dentistry experience,

it’s no surprise Dr. Pattendien is also offering routine cleanings and will customize take-home whitening trays; however, the Aveda makeup artist at White Teeth Spa is certainly an unexpected perk, especially for special occasions.

What’s more: White Teeth Spa offers group packages for bridal parties and a five percent discount for special events, such as prom and graduation, which are just around the corner.

“I want my clients to look and feel their best every day, and a

sparkling, healthy smile is the ultimate confidence booster,” said Dr. Pattendien.

Dr. Pattendien launched White Teeth Spa in partnership with investor Louis Ferrari, a local thoroughbred owner. She previously ran a practice in Schuylerville and provided specialty whitening procedures in luxury spas in Manhattan, San Francisco and Greenwich, CT. For more information about White Teeth Spa or to schedule an appointment, call (518) 538-3067.

are; Chairman—Patrick Pipino, Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga Springs; Immediate Past Chair—Eugene Quirk, Adirondack Trust Insurance; Chair Ele—Dan Fortier, Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant & Conference Center; Treasurer—Megan Hennessey, Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs; and At-Large Officer—Thomas Newkirk, Saratoga National Golf Course.

Continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau are; Mark E. Baker, Saratoga Springs City Center; Dennis Brobston, Saratoga Economic Development Corp.; Shawn Goodway, The Saratoga Hilton; Cynthia Hollowood, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs; Ron Ireland, Saratoga Golf and Polo Club; Tim Smith, Gideon Putnam Resort; Matt McCabe, Saratoga Guitar; Michael O’Sullivan, The Saratogian; and Todd Shimkus, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

The Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau’s Annual Report for 2012 can be found on the website at www.discoversaratoga.org and then click on “The SCTB” on the toolbar of the home page.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Fishing for Compliments!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends, Fishing season has begun! I have so many great memories of my dad and his love of fishing. It didn’t matter if it was the ocean or a little creek in Vermont where he grew up. He loved fishing and we loved going with him. My brothers Dan and Bill were more successful than me. I think I talked too much. I took my son John fishing as often as I could, and it turned out that by age five he was better than me also.

He said, “Daddy, you talk too much and you scare the fish away!”

I still give it my best and I consider it a very successful day if I can get my boy to spend six hours with me in this computer age. Though I notice he moves a little far away from me. Take time with your family to try out the time honored sport of fishing!

Happy Birthday to Bette Davis (Nice Eyes)!

Remember my friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula New England Steamed Dinner Created for the Multi-Pot. Serves 4.

Like the classic New England boiled dinner, this dish is so simple. But there’s no corned beef here; the flavors are from the potatoes, turnips, cabbage and halibut, and the dish satisfies just like chicken soup. Fillets of thick-fleshed fish are what you want here.

Possibilities include cod, scrod, tilefish, sea bass and turbot (delicious, but expensive; fold the fillets in thirds).

Ingredients: 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots cut into 1/3-inch chunks 2 turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 pound creamer potatoes, scrubbed, ends trimmed, and halved (quartered if large) 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 pound cabbage, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups water 4 (5-ounce) skinless pieces halibut fillet (see above for substitutions)

Serve with: Horseradish cream (see recipe below) Fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Directions: Drop the bacon, onion, carrots, turnips and potatoes into the Multi-Pot and add the thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and white pepper and give the ingredients a stir. Scatter the cabbage on top and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the water, cover the pot, and bring to an active simmer over medium-high heat. Cook the vegetables for eight minutes.

Meanwhile, spray the bottom of the steamer insert with pan spray. Season the halibut on both sides with salt and place it into the steamer.

Set the steamer over the vegetables and steam for about eight minutes. Check the fish: the sides of the fillets should feel firm when you squeeze them, but the tops should still be slightly mushy. Halibut can be very dry if it’s overcooked, so aim for something slightly underdone—the fish will finish cooking with residual heat. Thicker fillets—about an inch thick—will take nine or 10 minutes to steam.

To serve, divide the vegetables and broth among four wide soup plates. Set a piece of halibut on top of each. Plop a spoonful of horseradish cream on the fish and sprinkle the vegetables with a pinch of fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt. If you feel the need for color, shower the dish with chopped parsley. Pass the rest of the horseradish cream at the table.

Horseradish Cream 1 cup crème fraiche 1/2 cup grated horseradish (fresh or prepared), drained 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper Whisk the crème fraiche, horseradish, mustard, dill and lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt and white pepper and whisk again. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight, if you have time, or for at least 30 minutes.

This sauce is perfect with anything smoked or with a cod boiled dinner, which has the smokiness of bacon. Making it the day before gives the flavors time to ripen.

This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups.

This Week’s SPOLIGHT

Saratoga Independent School

Anticipation for summer camp at Saratoga Independent School is heating up! Conveniently located on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, the Saratoga Independent School is situated on 60 beautiful acres including sports fields, wooded trails, gardens, playgrounds, and a 12,000 square foot modern school building, built in 2004.

Registration for summer programs will begin on Monday, February 25. This summer we will be offering our weekly half day program to children aged 4–6 and full day program for kids aged 7–12! Our highly skilled and experienced team is ready to provide an unforgettable experience for your child.

In the half day program, kids will enjoy weekly themed activities centered on the environment, games, science and art. This program is geared for our youngest campers and is led by caring and talented adults who are a part of our school faculty. Wrap-around care and extended day programs will be offered daily.

In the full day program, kids will take part in a diverse program featuring sports, arts, nature, music and drama. Enrichment classes will also be available during the program day, and extended day coverage is available.

Each week will feature a different exciting theme and the daily activities will include community and character building components. Join us this summer at Saratoga Independent School! For more information, please visit www. siskids.org

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Summer Camp Guide

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Summer Camp Guide

INVENT. DISCOVER. EXPLORE. ACH IEVE. Inspire CREATIVITY and INVENTIVE thinking during a weeklong summer adventure of FUN and EXCITING real world challenges!

Locations throughout the Capital Region.

Register your child @ www.campinvention.org or 800.968.4332

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Malta Resident Begins to Revive Ecological Park Plans continued from page 1 a beaver dam and a heron rookery.

The extension of the trails, boardwalk and interpretive signage system would increase the town’s system of passive recreation opportunities year-round.

Though the ideas for the park are big, phase two of the development was never implemented, leaving the park in a simple state, with a few trails and boardwalks.

“I’m concerned because land is getting developed very rapidly in Malta right now, and if we don’t do something about acquiring and preserving this land, I think we’ll lose our chance,” Conner said.

The original master plan for the park adopted by the town board does not include any plans for a botanical garden, but Conner is hopeful that she can work with the board to amend the plan to add one.

“There are beautifully drawn out plans for some trails—it’s a wonderful place to try and pursue what I’ve had in mind and try to

put a master plan in place,” Conner said. “I think the two [plans] could be very complementary and I don’t think what I want to do is going to inhibit what’s already been planned by the board.”

Connor’s “dream” for the park would be “to add some display gardens that have examples of using native plants, continue to identify what’s already growing there and label trees and plants so people who walk on trails can say, ‘Oh, that’s an oak tree or a white pine tree,’ so that’s kind of my dream,” Connor said with a laugh.

Connor said a botanical garden could have many uses and attractions for visitors.

“There are all kinds of things that could be really awesome as a destination for people visiting in the summer,” Connor said. “It’s a lovely place to go and walk and help people learn about basic species and trees, and as a recreational area it’d be great for someone to go fish in the pond or cross-country ski in the winter.”

Although she is early in the planning process, Connor said she is looking for other locals who are interested in helping her plan how to implement phase two of the Ecological Park, with a botanical garden addition in mind.

“What I’d like to do is find some folks who really want to do some hard work and figure out how to fund this—I’m hoping to get some grants or something,” Connor said. “Many public projects are

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Saratoga Center for the Family (SCFF) participates in a nationwide tradition of observing April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.

April is devoted to celebrating the abundance of opportunity we have to transform our community into a place that cares about, and actively supports, families and children.

Through our mental health services, prevention programs and child advocacy center, SCFF helps to strengthen children and families throughout Saratoga County. Our programs and counseling services help to reduce the effects of abuse, trauma, and family dysfunction and in turn heal and empower a more healthy community.

It is not enough to care about the problems of child abuse and neglect and their subsequent effects. We have to pay attention to the kinds of effort that will prevent it from happening in the first place.

Protecting the children of our community is a shared responsibility. We are stronger together!

In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, actively protect the children of our community with these helpful tips: •

Attend local child abuse prevention month events

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Raise awareness by educating yourself and others about child abuse Be a nurturing parent (aunt, uncle, neighbor, etc.), make the children in your life a priority Reach out to your neighbors; isolation is often a contributing factor to child abuse Know the warning signs of abuse. If you suspect a child is being abused, it’s your responsibility to report it, call: 1-800-342-3720

Along with our “Celebrating the Power of Hope” event, we will

be posting daily child abuse prevention tips all month on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you in advance for your interest in an effort that is already so near and dear to our hearts. The local media channels have been so generous and supportive over the years. We would love the opportunity to share this valuable information with our community during this honored month of April.

Respectfully, Kelly Barry, LCSW-R, GC-C Clinical Director Saratoga Center for the Family

getting handled this way as more and more towns just don’t have the money—a lot of things like this get funded through different kinds of partnerships.”

As for how the project was never finished, Connor said former town supervisor Dave Meager was the major advocate for the full park, but plans diminished after his retirement. “[The park] was kind of his baby, and when he was no longer on

the board, there was no real champion for that property anymore and it kind of became forgotten, I think,” Connor said. “I think it just kind of fell off their radar.”

If you are interested in helping Barbara Connor in her efforts to get the Malta Town Board to implement the second phase of Ecological Park and to add a botanical garden, please contact her at barbarajane@nycap.rr.com or call (518) 636-9370.

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2nd Annual Saratoga Baby Expo Prepares for an Even Bigger Year

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY

baby gear, from swings and cribs to walkers and high chairs and even toys, so parents can get rid of some of their stuff and it goes to a great cause,” Pierre said. “All the proceeds from the bake sale will go to the charity as well.”

Pierre said the Baby Expo is a one-of-a-kind event.

“It’s the only event of this kind in the area—that’s what makes it unique, because there are no other baby expos in this area so it’s a great way to see the Saratoga Independent School, which is a wonderful school with a really beautiful campus, and it’s just a nice event.”

Admission to the Saratoga Baby Expo is free for everyone and the first 250 attendees will receive a reusable bag filled with free products from the event’s vendors. The event will take place April 6 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Saratoga Independent School, located at 459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Learn more about the event at www.saratogababyexpo.com or visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/saratogababyexpo.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual Saratoga Baby Expo will take place this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with even more vendors and activities for families to enjoy.

The first Baby Expo was held this time last year at the Saratoga Independent School and was so successful that the school, along with event partner SaratogaMama, decided to put it on again with the hopes of an even better turnout this year—and with all of the vendor booths selling out, it looks like the event will be a success again.

“It started off as a fundraiser for the Saratoga Independent School, and it ended up turning into a really terrific event for parents to be able to connect with the resources they need, from preschool options to birthing options, to products and services catering to kids and families, especially those with babies and toddlers,” said Colleen Pierre, owner of SaratogaMama.

The event boasts 45 different vendors, onsite baby portrait photos, music and crafts class, a Safe Child ID booth, and several informational presentations for those interested in learning about various topics, such as doulas or how to choose a preschool.

“Parents can buy everything from handmade baby products to essential oils to handmade skin care and toys and books,” Pierre said. “It’s a great opportunity not only to shop around but to learn from the presentations and to be able to talk to some of the other services that are out there.”

A bake sale will also be held at the event with all proceeds being donated to a charity called To Love A Child, a local nonprofit that does work for children in Haiti and Zimbabwe. The charity is currently collecting gently-used baby gear to be shipped to Haiti so the organization can build a daycare center.

“We’ll be collecting gently-used

Last year’s bake sale at the Saratoga Baby Expo was a huge success. Photo provided.

Barefoot Books was one of last year’s vendors, hosting a booth full of their own children’s books of all kinds available for sale. Photo provided.

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The local nonprofit, To Love A Child, will be collecting gently-used baby gear such as cribs or swings to be shipped to Haiti to build a new daycare. Pictured above are Haitian recipients of last year’s donations from the Saratoga Baby Expo.

Photo courtesy of “To Love a Child.”

Education

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Ballston Spa Board of Education Congratulates Music Students

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BALLSTON SPA — The Board of Education recently extended their congratulations to the Ballston Spa students who were selected for participation in All County Music Festivals, including the Saratoga Warren All County Chorus Festival and the Saratoga Warren County Music Association, All County Orchestra and Jazz Band Festival.

A list of students participating, as well as additional information

is on the Ballston Spa Music Department web pages (bscsd. org). The district will host the Suburban Council Middle School Music Festival in April, with the concluding concert being held on April 13th at 2 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School at 220 Ballston Avenue. Please contact the Music Department in the Ballston Spa High School for additional information at (518) 884-7150.

Maple Avenue Middle School Teacher Wins Character Education Award

Thomas Coons

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Maple Avenue Middle School teacher Thomas Coons will be honored April 10 at the 10th Champions of

Character Event in Troy for his work with the school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program, which discourages bullying and rewards students for good behavior.

Mr. Coons, a sixth-grade computer literacy teacher, will receive a Leadership in Character Education Award from the Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges.

The event will honor individuals from the Capital Region and Northeastern United States for their leadership and dedication to the vision and mission of fostering positive character development in schools and communities.

Congregation Shaara Tfille Offers Preschool SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Avenue, announces a new Sunday Hebrew Preschool program for young children (ages 2 to 6 years old) this spring. For the remainder of this school year, they will hold four class sessions of Sunday Hebrew Preschool on April 14, April 28, May 5 and May 19.

The tuition for the four class sessions, per child, is $50.00 total. The classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. If you are interested in having your child enroll in this program, please feel free to call

the Synagogue office between 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Monday - Friday at (518) 584-2370 to speak to Carole, Administrative Executive or Rabbi Kenneth Blatt.

Congregation Shaara Tfille is an inclusive, egalitarian and Conservative Synagogue that holds Monday and Thursday morning services at 7:30 a.m., Saturday Shabbat services beginning at 9:30 a.m. In addition to regular religious program, the Congregation offers a Hebrew School, an Adult Education program, ‘Live 92nd Street Y’ broadcast series, Men’s Club and Sisterhood.

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4th Annual ‘Go Green’ Build Benefits Educational Programing at Brookside BALLSTON SPA — For the fourth year in a row, the partnership between major capital region retailer Kohl’s Department Stores and Chip’s Landscaping will produce a new sustainable water feature and gardens at the site of the Saratoga County Historical Society.

As a new twist to the annual ‘Go Green’ build this year, the beneficiary, Brookside Museum, will not only be receiving a new natural, sustainable water garden onsite, but a unique element for the museum to supplement existing educational programming.

The feature will create a sustainable ecosystem to serve as an outdoor history-learning lab. The

Division Street Elementary Hosts Career Fair Division Street Elementary School recently hosted a Math, Science and Technology Career Fair for their students. Men and women from several different careers came by the school to tell the kids about how they use math, science and technology for their jobs every single day.

new water garden will compliment the historical nature of the grounds.

Design will include a pondless waterfall with natural stream, and rainwater harvesting system to capture and reuse rainwater from the extensive Museum roof system. The expansive roof system of this historical structure has the potential to capture over 34,000 gallons of annual precipitation. A portion of this rainwater will be reused to sustain the water feature with potential to also serve as an irrigation source for perimeter gardens. The gardens will feature native plantings, “nativores” and infusion of historical artifacts within.

The build will take place

Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa. Brookside Museum, home of the Saratoga County Historical Society, is located at 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa. Chip’s Landscaping is a local business that specializes in sustainable, healthy outdoor living designs. They are proud Certified Aquascape® Contractors, Certified RainXchange® Professionals, Be Green NY Yards Providers and recipients of national business and sustainability awards. Their company mission is to serve the region as a leader in water gardens, rainwater harvesting and sustainable landscaping with integrity and quality.

Photo provided

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NEWS

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Malta Town Board Discusses Various Proposed Planning District Amendments

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY MALTA — The Malta Town Board met for their monthly meeting April 2, adopting an amendment to add half an acre of land to the Bishops Square planning development district and conducting a series of various new business, many of them being appointments to new positions and committees.

A public hearing was held for the historic landmark designation of a house located at 2517 Route 9, which is actually one of the homes where Union army soldier Elmer Ellsworth—the first Union soldier to die in the Civil War—lived for a

short period of time.

The Saratoga County Historical Society originally wanted to mark the home as a landmark designation for those who would like to trace Ellsworth’s life, but the Malta Town Board decided against using “designation language” due to the regulations the homeowner would have to keep up with if it were listed as a designation site in New York State.

The town board instead wanted to place an informational marker in front of the home as a compromise, but ultimately decided to table the matter after learning that no one knew if a marker could be moved after installation and how much it would cost to move the marker if necessary. The board will address

the matter again at next month’s town meeting.

In other matters, the board met in executive session to discuss the sale of the historic Collamer House located at 450 East High Street in Malta. Three offers were presented by representatives of Pinnacle Realty for the town board to consider. As of press time, negotiations on the sale of the historic home were still underway.

Malta resident Patty Heidelmark spoke about the proposed PDD amendment application submitted

by GlobalFoundries during the final public comment period, stating her concerns about their proposal to add fast track lanes to Dunning Street.

“Are we seriously entertaining

speeding that traffic up on Dunning Street?” Heidelmark asked. “Let’s remember that this is the heart of the Luther Forest residential neighborhood. I hope that the board does all it can to support the building of Exit 11A to keep the traffic off of Dunning Street.”

Councilperson John Hartzell assured Heidelmark that the board has already told GlobalFoundries they do not want to see fast track lanes added to Dunning Street and that the company is looking for other changes to make.

Several new appointments were also made by the board: Laurie Okinaga was appointed as a member of the Ethics Committee; Sophia Marruso was appointed to a senior

planner position (councilmember Tara Thomas chose to abstain from the vote); Nancy Vlahos was appointed to senior planner; Highway Working Supervisor Kevin Thull was awarded a pay rate of $19.25/hour; Bruce Richards was appointed to the maintenance/custodian working supervisor position; Kathy Eitzmann was appointed as HPRC secretary, and Barbara Conner was appointed to the Open Space Agricultural and Trails Committee.

The Stewart’s Shop #315 (which would be located on Route 67 across from GlobalFoundries) planned development district proposal was deferred to the Planning Board, which will meet again April 23.

Spa City Seeing More Violent Crimes Town of Malta Sells

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — While the Spa City may be growing by leaps and bounds, one of the downsides to the growth is what comes with it–an increase in crime.

“We are a city,” said Lt. John Catone of the Saratoga Police Department. “When you are a city and you are a growing city like we are, you get city-type problems and an increase in crimes is one of them.”

In the last few months, two women were raped and assaulted in separate incidents and another was brutally beaten and robbed of $300. All required treatment at Saratoga Hospital.

Catone said burglaries in the Spa City are up by 30 percent and larcenies, 10 percent.

“We have had people come home in the middle of the day and found someone in their homes,” said Catone,

noting that they were seeing more and more crimes of opportunity.

Noting that Saratoga Springs’ crime levels were “still relatively low,” and that seeing violent crimes in the city was “unusual,” Lt. Catone said that while the growth has been good for the city, it has also had its downside.

“Saratoga Springs is good at promoting itself and with that comes a lot of good things like tourists and businesses and growth,” said Catone. “But those things also create an increase in traffic and traffic problems, drug use and drug sales and an increase in crime–it all goes hand in hand.”

Adding to the problem, said Catone is that the police department is working with a smaller staff than in past years—58 patrolmen compared to 72 in 2009.

He added that while he wished there was an easy solution such as increased patrols or more proactive approaches, there was no

quick fix to the upswing in crimes.

“We are handling more calls than ever before,” said Catone.

“We know, in part, [the increase in crime] is related to the drug problem, but there is no quick-fix solution to the problem.”

He added that while the department continues to try and be as proactive as possible – such as the recent string of drug-related arrests; 20 in the last two months—residents and tourists can help as well.

“If you are out walking whether for exercise or you are going home or out to dinner, be vigilant with your surroundings,” said Catone. “Right now it is a cultural problem—we all see people out talking or texting and not paying attention—we’ve probably all done it at some time or another.

Take some self-initiative—walk with someone or pay attention to your surroundings.”

Historical Collamer House for $130,000 MALTA — The Town of Malta signed a contract April 3 to sell the town’s last available historical property, 450 East High Street, for the price of $130,000, which is $20,000 below the original asking price.

The deal was made five months after the house became available on the market. The house went under contract once in November, only for the buyer to back out after a delayed response from the Historic Preservation Review Commission regarding changes he wanted to make to the property. The historic, 2,300-square-foot Collamer House land sits on 1.6 acres was originally built in 1832 for residential use.

The property then went back on the market until just a few weeks ago, when three different offers were made and presented to the town.

Of the three offers presented, one was too low and one offer was made for full-price, but the middle offer was chosen because the buyer had no contingencies and could close the deal more quickly than the full-price offer, according to a representative of Pinnacle Realty, the company that sold the property.

One of the potential buyers wanted to turn the house into a bookstore, while the other wanted to use it as a commercial rental space. The buyer that won the negotiations will use the house as a residential space only.

The house will need to be restored, as it currently does not have a working kitchen and will need other various improvements.

Though the property sits on 1.6 acres, the buyer agreed to subdivide it with the town, keeping only half an acre of land while the town will use the other 1.1 acres for park land at Collamer Park. The park currently has public basketball and tennis courts.

NEWS

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Bead Store Closing After 18 Years in Saratoga Springs

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beads have always been a part of Linda Schrade’s life, so much so, that when she was thinking about opening a business almost 20 years ago, it was almost a given beads would be a part of it.

“My Grandma Schrade, she lived most of her life in Saratoga and she had a love of beads, so beads have always been a part of my life,” said Schrade, adding that as a mom new to the Spa City, she wanted to open a shop that would be lighthearted and full of joy, something she could share with her young daughter.

“I wanted a business that involved kids,” said Schrade, whose daughter was six years old at the time. “I wanted her to be with me and I wanted her to be happy and I wanted a space where the young and old could be together and have fun.”

Saratoga Beads fit the bill.

Schrade, who said she “never thought for a moment [the business] would fail,” opened Saratoga Beads on July 7, 1995. She will close the doors to her shop in late May after 18 years of brightening the creative lives of young and old alike. She plans to move to Maine to spend time with her daughter.

While not much has changed for Saratoga Beads over the years, Schrade said her store carries a variety of beads including bone, glass, wooden, semi-precious and plastic.

“I didn’t use to carry a lot of crystals,” said Schrade, “But I do now—bling is in and it is what people wanted.”

She also has one of the best collections of seed beads. Schrade admits she was able to build up what she offered over the years, amassing a vast array of choices. Those choices, she said, can be intimidating to customers.

“If you have a hard time making choices, you could be here all day, while others know exactly what they want,” said Schrade. “I tell them to pick a color and then 90 percent of the shop falls away.”

Schrade said one aspect of her business that has changed over the years is that many clients coming into her store want to have small pieces of jewelry repaired.

“People love that they can come in here and change the length of an item, a clasp or clip-on earrings to pierce,” said Schrade. “We can help them do the repair—but many are asking us to just do it for them.”

Linda Schrade poses inside Saratoga Beads, she will be closing after 18 years of business to retire to Maine. Photo provided.

Continuing, she said teaching people to tune into their inner creative selves has been one of the biggest challenges of her shop.

“Many people do not think of themselves as creative,” said Schrade. “We try to tell them everyone has creative bones.”

As for whether she got what she initially went after, Schrade admits she did.

“I love meeting the kids—they are so cool,” said Schrade, who has kept a scrapbook full of drawings given to her by children who visited the shop. “They are just beginning their lives and I love that I am part of their memories and their lives.”

She said that building something from beads in the shop is not necessarily expensive.

“You don’t need to come in here with a pocket full of money,” said Schrade. “You can make something really nice for five dollars.”

Continuing, Schrade said that people also like that they can spend an hour or all day working on a piece, but that when they are done, they leave feeling good.

“If someone comes in here sad, by the time they leave, they feel good about themselves,” said Schrade.

As for her new adventure in life, Schrade said she is ready for the move to Maine to be closer to her daughter.

“This has been a very difficult decision,” she said. “I am going to miss the people and Saratoga, but I need a new adventure. Being near my

daughter and being near the ocean is important to me – I miss them both.”

As for whether she’ll open a similar shop where she is heading, Schrade said she is ready to take life a little slower, but that she will never be finished with beads.

“I will always have beads in my life,” she said.

Saratoga Beads is located at 80 Henry Street. From now until mid-May, the store is having a sale. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, 12–5 p.m.

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18 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

RELIGION 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.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013 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 Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: 6 months–4 years and expanding. 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.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

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A Special Supplement to Saratoga TODAY • Pages 19-23

As Warmer Weather Returns, So Do Common Pests and Insects How to Avoid the Arrival of Annoying Pests SARATOGA COUNTY — It seems that the warmer temperatures that have been evading upstate New York all spring (despite what the groundhog said in February) are at long last approaching. Blue skies, sunrays and growing greenery are all a sight to be welcomed— but they go hand in hand with the common household pests and insects that are returning along with the warm weather.

Though the imminent approach of certain pests is inevitable, there are some things you can do to prevent them from infesting your home or business.

Examine Your Home’s Exterior Look around your home or office building for cracks or holes in the foundation and near any windows. This is especially a great way for ants to enter your home, so it’s best to seal any and all cracks possible before the infestation takes over the building. Look extra closely at plumbing and electrical openings and make sure they are sealed to reduce the access of ants, bees, wasps and other pets.

Reduce Plant Coverage Close to the Home If grass is growing right up against your foundation, insects are more likely to be present, as well. In addition to proximity, poorly placed plants can exacerbate pest problems by weakening the structural integrity of your home’s exterior.

Many residential pests are fully capable of surviving in nature as well as inside your home, so make sure to reduce plant coverage as much as possible around the foundation. Remove leaves and other debris under decks, in window wells, and behind bushes to eliminate any decay that may provide food and

habitat for sow bugs, centipedes and millipedes. Sugar ants are naturally attracted to aphid plants due to the sweet substance they emit.

Therefore, if any aphid-harboring plants are near your home’s exterior, chances are you’re going to need some ant pest control. Maintaining a clear, plant-free zone around your home is an excellent habit for pest prevention and control.

Get Rid of the Firewood Firewood piles are attractive to pests such as termites—to many insects, a stack of firewood acts as both shelter and food supply. To keep pests out of your home’s woodwork, make sure you move your firewood pile away from any buildings and store it up high or off the ground, if possible. Also make sure to replace any decayed wood to manage possible carpenter ant issues and help prevent future infestations.

Keep gutters and roof lines free of debris to reduce wood rot. This reduces breeding areas for wooddestroying insects such as carpenter ants, termites, bees and beetles.

Satellite carpenter ant colonies are usually in areas of moisture damaged wood.

Eliminate any other damp conditions around the house and try to increase ventilation if possible. Focus especially on cellars, crawl spaces and under dirt-filled porches.

Search for Stinging Insects’ Nests Look around your property for any wasp or bee nests, including attics and outbuildings. Rafters and vents are favorite nesting grounds for these stinging insects. If you do discover a nest, call a professional pest control company—removing these unwanted inhabitants is just

too dangerous to do on your own.

Once your home is bee-free and wasp-free, consider following up with annual pest prevention and control. Pest experts can recommend treatments to be applied along the roofline, on decks and in attics, and anywhere else wasps and bees tend to congregate.

Clean Up Leftover Food If food packages are not completely sealed, pests will be happy to eat their fill—even random crumbs can attract ants and other pests.

Ants are especially vigilant about

food left in the open; sugar ants can discover a few spare grains of sugar in mere minutes. To avoid an ant infestation in the kitchen, wipe down your counters, clean out your cabinets and keep a clean floor as often as possible. You can also vacuum all furniture and wipe down all jars in the pantry. Jams and jellies are especially common pest attractors because of their sweetness.

Additionally, you’ll want to vacuum under the stove and sink often, as crumbs often wind up there. Don’t forget to clean and vacuum around your pets’ bowls and feeding areas.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Something’s Brewing Brews More than Coffee

by Saratoga Farmers’ Market for Saratoga TODAY A coffee vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, where customers buy fresh, and buy local, and buy healthy, might seem to be an oxymoron. But not so. A quick glance at the customers as they check out the locally raised produce, meat, dairy, eggs, at the Winter Market at the Division Street School (which will remain open every Saturday until April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) reveals that many are carrying fresh cups of coffee, tea, hot chocolate or even lemonade from Beth Trattel’s Something’s Brewing.

Beth says that as many as 400 cups of beverages leave her stand each Saturday.

“I enjoy the fast pace,” Beth said, “and also love to see the smiles on the kids’ faces when their parents buy them a cookie or a cup of hot chocolate or lemonade.”

She added, “The customers appreciate a fresh cup of coffee or a cold drink prepared on site, and they don’t have to make a stop before arriving at the Market.”

To be sure, the Market’s customers, and especially many of the vendors, are as fond of caffeine as the “Average Joe.” About four years ago, the Summer Market was bereft of a coffee vendor, and coincidentally Beth Trattel had just closed her coffee shop on Main Street in Greenwich.

At the urging of Marge Randles, who with husband Dave runs the Argyle Cheese Factory and is a long-time family friend, Beth decided to take

another plunge into beverages. She had saved most of her equipment, and installed a commercial kitchen in her house in Greenwich.

At first she shared a stall with Dave at the Saturday Market, and the plan was that Beth would help Dave selling the Argyle Cheese Factory’s cheeses and yogurt, as well her own beverages. That plan went awry almost immediately as customers stood in long lines for both vendors’ products.

As Beth expanded with iced tea, coffee, and lemonade during the hot summer market, she hired help, and so did Dave. The stand, actually a large tent across from the hospitality shed, became busy enough that both vendors needed their own places at the Summer Market.

Walk into the main entrance to the Division Street School at the Winter Market and smell the coffee.

Beth also buys local products as much as possible, using high quality beans from nearby Castleton Coffee Roasters, and says that the maple nut flavored coffee is very popular, especially because the coffee company uses real nuts to make the blend. Beth also offers a variety of teas, some of which she blends herself, and excellent hot chocolate made to order instead of from those small foil packets. The dairy products are all from Market vendor Battenkill Valley Creamery.

Beth calls her stand the Market’s “dollar store,” and she works hard to keep her products affordable and priced one and four dollars. If you skip Beth’s stand because you don’t need a beverage, you’ll miss some of her most imaginative products,

which include many local or farmers’ market ingredients.

The brown rice noodle and quinoa salads are gluten free, and include a variety of products from other Market vendors, such as salad greens, vegetables, herbs, cheese, and fruit in summer. This winter she made casseroles of mac-n-cheese using farmers’ market cheeses. The cookies and biscotti contain butter, and she makes her newest product, cheesecake, with Argyle Cheese Factory’s Greek yogurt and quark.

Beth is looking forward to the Summer Market (at the High Rock Park pavilions, starting Wednesday May 1 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) One new product for Wednesdays will be fruit smoothies, and as soon as strawberries arrive, watch for the strawberry lemonade made with local berries.

She loves the ambience and energy at the Market, especially being outside in summer.

Many customers have asked Beth for her recipe for quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) salad, and she has generously shared the recipe, which is very easy to prepare and is printed below. Quinoa has become

popular because of its nutty flavor and firm texture, and because it contains more high quality protein than any other grain and does not contain gluten.

Quinoa Salad With Fresh Vegetables and Homemade Dressing (Ingredients marked * are available at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market.)

Ingredients for a little over a cup of dressing 2 tbsp maple syrup * 2 tbsp local honey * 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ tbsp garlic powder from Pleasant Valley Farm * 1 tbsp good quality Dijon mustard 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar Pinches of favorite dried herbs Salt & pepper to taste Put all ingredients into widemouth jar, cover and shake until very well blended, or emulsify with a hand immersion blender.

Ingredients for Quinoa Salad 1 cup dry red or white quinoa 2 cups (scant) water

1 tbsp salt 3-4 tbsp honey-maple-balsamic vinaigrette Assortment of shredded vegetables, such as carrots, fennel, red onions, scallions.

Chopped fresh herbs to taste, such as lemon verbena, or Italian herbs * Fresh salad greens * Chopped roasted chicken (optional)* Chopped cheese of choice (optional) * Preparing the Salad Bring the water to a boil in a pot with a tight fitting lid.

Add the quinoa and salt, and simmer, stirring once or twice, Until all the water is absorbed.

Remove from the heat, let stand, then fluff with a large fork.

When cool add 4-5 tbsp vinaigrette and toss with a fork.

Add the shredded vegetables, fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and toss again.

Chill and serve over fresh market greens, which may also be tossed with more vinaigrette.

Optional additions are local cheese or chopped roasted chicken.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

What You May Not Know About the Common Dandelion

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY I find it amusing how our attitudes toward things change over time. I’m sure that a lot of this has to do with the fashion industry that keeps us in a constant need to be “current.” Skirt lengths float up and down. Men’s ties get wider and narrower. The older one gets, the less one cares about these subtleties of fashion. When this happens, there’s always the danger of getting stuck in a fashion time warp and ending up as a middle aged balding guy with a ponytail and a penchant for wearing Hawaiian shirts. No, really, it can happen!

You might not realize it, but the same thing happens with plants.

Some plants are popular for awhile and then they are replaced with another. Sometimes, just as in the fashion world, plants that were popular in the past enjoy a revival as young gardeners rediscover plants their grandparents loved.

There’s one plant though, that has suffered a fall from grace so complete that few of us are even aware that it was once one of the most beloved plants on the planet: the ubiquitous dandelion.

It might surprise you to know that, at one time, there was not one dandelion growing on the entire continent of North America.

Even knowing that, you’d probably assume that it was just an unfortunate accident that they’re here— they must have gotten here along with another plant, or as a seed stuck to someone’s shoe.

Actually, the dandelion, that scourge of our lawns we detest so much, was brought here by European colonists intentionally. In fact, more than one group of colonists brought it with them to their new homes in America.

Germans are known to have brought it with them and Spanish

colonists introduced dandelions into Mexico, including what is now the American Southwest. The reason they made a point of bringing dandelion seed to the New World is because they depended on it to keep them healthy. The dandelion, which is actually a plant native to Asia, has a long history as a beneficial and medicinal plant. In China, it is mentioned in herbal texts as early as the seventh century, and we can assume that it was used medicinally in China even earlier. In Wales, it is mentioned in the writing of physicians during the 1200s. A French physician gave us the name dandelion when he called them ‘dent de lion’ or ’teeth of the lion,’ describing the ragged shape of the leaf. Other common names for the dandelion have been: Blowball, Cankerwort, Swine Snout, Wild Endive, Sin in the Grass and another French name, pis-en-lit, which translates as “wets the bed”. This last name describes the dandelion’s ability as a diuretic.

The Latin name for the dandelion is Taraxacum officinale, which can be translated as ‘disorder remedy’.

Dandelion leaves are a wonderful source of vitamin A as well as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Common knowledge of our ancestors was that the various parts of the dandelion can be used to treat urinary tract infections, abscesses, eczema, gout, boils, stomach aches and even snakebite.

It has also been used to treat high blood pressure and as a liver purifier. The white sap in the flower’s stem has even been suggested as a cure for warts. The list goes on and on. I’m certainly not suggesting that

you use dandelions medicinally, but it makes for interesting reading. One would think that since there are references to the benefit of dandelions about as far back in history as history goes, there might be something to all this. One thing is for sure—our ancestors were not going to the New World without the seeds of their favorite cure. It is no wonder that they are everywhere. We may have completely lost sight of the virtues of the lowly dandelion, but they are still with us nonetheless.

I’ll have to admit that tender young dandelion greens sometimes make it into the salads at my house.

They are a little bitter but, when mixed with all the other greens, they’re pretty good. For some, it is an acquired taste. We once served some dinner guests salad with dandelion greens in it without their knowledge. They enjoyed the salad but called the next day to ask us, “What was in that salad anyway?” I won’t go into detail. Suffice it to say, they noticed the effect dandelions can have on the digestive system!

Thanks for the read.

Peter Bowden has been providing gardeners with tips and advice for over 35 years. With decades of garden center management experience and thousands of hours of conversations with customers, Peter is well equipped to answer any gardening question that comes his way. His knack for practical and concise explanations has served him well during his 20-year tenure as WRGB’s garden guy. Peter’s tips air each weekend morning on CBS 6 News.

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Seven Savvy Tips for Finding Thrifted Treasures to come, it’s the perfect time of year to find some new fun and fabulous thrifty treasures.

Follow my seven savvy tips for hunting down your new thrifted treasure:

by Jenna Burger for Saratoga TODAY

1. The Best Spots for Thrifting There are various types of venues to find used and/or thrifted items, including but certainly not limited to: thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique malls. I can’t forget to include my personal favorite spot for potential “treasures”—the side of the road. Roadside rescues are usually free, which is a major score.

You’ll be surprised how that trash can be your treasure!

Hitting up a weekend garage sale or visiting a local thrift store is a great way to introduce unique, interesting, and inexpensive décor into your home. That “something special” is unlikely to be the same piece your neighbor picked up last week. Thrifting allows the opportunity to bring elements into a home that are meaningful and/or have the potential to be transformed or upcycled into something great, for little money. With the warmer days

2. Keep a List Looking for thrifted treasures can sometimes be overwhelming when you finally get to your destination, so having a list is key to staying focused. Either keep an ongoing list (I keep a list in my phone) or create one before you leave home. It will help keep you on track and evaluate what things are really needed.

If you have your eye out for a specific piece of furniture, be sure to take wall measurements ahead of

Some of my favorite thrifting stores in the area: Stitches in Time 945 RT 29E / Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Phone: (518) 695-5643 http://www.stitchesandtime. com/offerings.htm Treasures Thrift Shop 60 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Phone: (518) 580-4200 Muddy Boots 206 Glen Street, Glens Falls, N.Y. Phone: (518) 598-7278 Photos courtesy of Jenna Burger

time, so you’re fully prepared and aren’t questioning the size when you finally find “the one.”

3. Look for Good Bones When on the prowl for thrifted decor, especially furniture, look at how it’s constructed; be sure it has good “bones”. The stability and structure of a piece of furniture is important for its longevity. If it gets the approval, using it as is or giving it a fresh new coat of paint will make the perfect addition in your home.

4. Think Outside the Box When on the search for a new treasure, look beyond the items’ current state and imagine what it could be with a little TLC. Whether you decide to upcycle, repurpose, or revamp, think outside the box at the item’s potential. Take a step back from an object and ask:

• • •

Can I paint it?

Can I reupholster it?

Can I use it for a different purpose than its original intent?

This is my favorite part of thrifting—finding an ugly duckling that just needs a little DIY love!

5. Look High, Look Low, Look Everywhere in Between Finding a secret treasure can sometimes be a challenge, but in the end, the result is often worthwhile.

When shopping at a thrift store or garage sale, take an extra minute to scan all surfaces—the lower shelves, the higher ones, and every spot in between. Oh, and since the back corners are usually forgotten, they often have the best hidden treasures.

6. Do you really need it?

When thrifting, having your list in hand will help you stay on track.

When you find something, ask yourself, “Do I really need this?” or “Where and how will I use this right now?” Even if the item is a great deal, it’s worth nothing if it can’t be used.

And if you’re unsure, take a minute to think about it. Walk away, and if the item is still in your mind 5-10 minutes later, it might be a keeper.

7. Negotiate One of the beauties about garage sales or thrift stores is the possibility of getting your treasure for a lower price than marked. It doesn’t hurt to ask. If they say no, then you can ask yourself if the item is really worth it and how much money needs to go into the transformation, if any. Again, it doesn’t hurt to ask!

The best garage sale finds are usually snagged right away, so grab a cup of coffee and start your day early.

As for thrift stores, if you want a great deal, be sure to ask if there are specific days that new inventory is added to the floor. If you’re looking for something specific, ask them to contact you if the item comes their way.

I hope these tips help you prepare and get excited for thrifting season. And don’t forget, shopping is always better with others, so put on your comfy shoes and team up with friends or family who also enjoy finding a treasure!

Jenna Burger is a local Interior Designer, Home Decor Blogger, bargain hunter, and avid DIY-er. She delivers smart, stylish, and sophisticated design solutions tailored to fit the needs and vision for each client’s space.

Additionally, her daily design blog is filled with do-it-yourself projects and simple-to-implement decorating tips.

To get your dose of design inspiration, visit Jenna at www.sasinteriors.net.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Property Transactions Ballston 2

Winchester Dr. $341,000.

Traditional Builders LTD. sold property to Gary and Melissa Barnett.

21 Chapel Hill Blvd. $397,450.

Traditional Builders LTD. sold property to Jeffrey and Janice Wilson.

12 Beechwood Dr. $77,900.

Barbara Eaton (by Exec) sold property to Arthur Navojosky and Marcia Eaton.

100 Goode St. $150,000. Nancy Reynolds sold property to Seth and Danielle DeGraff.

215 Westside Dr. $215,000. Thomas Beebe (by Exec) sold property to Robert and Alyssa Bufe.

1363, 1367 West High St. $224,540. Denise Kalinkewicz, Debra O’Shea, David Filion, and Dean Filion sold property to Thomas King and Carianne Brimhall.

7 Fruitwood Dr. $237,000. John and Nicole Wells sold property to Francis and Stacy Herbage.

11 Sycamore St. $320,884.

Heritage Builders Group LLC. sold property to Patricia Bird.

216 Goode St. $205,000. Kyle and Melissa Yeager sold property to Thomas and Pamela Lyons.

12 Conifer Dr. $317,500. Jared and Colleen Heiner sold property to Kevin and Kimberly Ricard.

471 Garret Rd. $217,000. Vicki Sutherland sold property to Stacey and Cory Warrings.

5 Davids Lane $241,000. James and Lisa Jansen sold property to Louis Delisio and Joanna Long.

6 Conifer Dr. $260,000. Lorraine Soellner (by Attny) sold property to Stephen and Abby Burchett.

2 Kelly Meadow Rd. $200,000.

Janet Clark sold property to David and Caroline Komoroske.

90 Chester St. $235,000. Holly and George Decker sold property to Diego and Pamela Salazar.

Malta 33 Lupine Dr. $311,000. William Parker sold property to Donna and Alan Keller.

1 Kelch Dr. $138,500. Robert Dorum (by Admin) sold property to Justin and Christina Sievers.

244 Ruhle Rd. South $176,750.

Katherine Shaw sold property to Bruce Wadsworth.

19 Lucille Lane $441,000. Capital Communications Federal Credit Union sold property to Mahmud Khan and Munira Parvin.

10 Burton Dr. $364,000. Marianne Albano sold property to Eric Muller.

53 Manning Cove Rd. $725,000.

John Clark and Gail Hopek (as trustees) sold property to James and Colleen Tully.

31 Northwood Dr. $215,000.

William and Carole Fernstermacher sold property to James Kelly and Lorraine Woods.

680 Eastline Rd. $64,000. Jennifer Lynn Brewster sold property to Liberty Home Builders of Saratoga LLC. 15 Woodshire Ct. $176,600.

Cynthia Davella (by Exec) sold property to Maureen Gannon and Christopher Soulia.

3 Jean Lane, $541,000. Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Neil and Kathryn Wright.

6 Glade Mallow. $245,000. Paul and Kelly Landon sold property to Brian Propper and Venessa Hogan.

52 Pepperbush Place. $165,000.

Robert Woodruff sold property to Timothy Goman.

33 Lake Ridge Drive. $285,000.

Robert and Julie Batchelder sold property to Gregory Kunz.

2 Woodshire Ct. $248,350.

John and Catherine Centore (by Ref) sold property to Federal National Mortgage Association.

Saratoga Springs 87 Railroad Place, $510,000 Gary and Deborah Hind sold property to Lawrence and Madelaine Ries.

13 Karista Springs Dr. $159,000.

John and Cynthia Solan sold property to Bradley Spinks and Carlee Jarvis.

16 Stony Brook Dr. $740,000.

Robert and Anita Worth sold property to Brookfield Global Relocation Service LLC. 16 Stony Brook Dr. $740,000.

Brookfield Global Relocation Service LLC. sold property to Michael Winters and Erin Carney.

30 Furlong St. $275,000. William and Bernice Corrigan sold property to Scott Varley.

28 Northway Ct. $225,000. Barbara Tanis (as Trustee) sold property to Alison Robbens.

5 Aurora Ave. $1,003,000. Joseph Kelley sold property to Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. 5 Aurora Ave. $1,003,000.

Weichert Relocation Resources

Inc. sold property to Robert and Lisa Schermerhorn.

12 Bensonhurst Ave. $438,500.

Philip and Lisa Evans sold property to Michael Kocan and Abbey Seaboyer-Kocan.

4 Cygnet Circle. $553,452. Charlew Builders Inc. sold property to Howard and Tina Davis.

2 Wagner Rd. $212,000. Paul Redding and Ronald Wasilak sold property to Timothy Connors.

194 Caroline St. $650,000. Phillip and Deborah Bernnard sold property to Mark and Beth Smisloff.

8 Oak Ridge Blvd. $1,238,000. Oak Ridge Development LLC. sold property to Kyle and Danielle Kinowski.

18 Quevic Dr. $172,500. Mary Finerty sold property to Bridget and Justin Cole.

6 Wagon Wheel Trail. $171,000.

William and Sarah Stelmack sold property to Nathanial and Shannon Kenderdine.

24 Carriage House Lane. $625,000.

Thomas and Caroline Willard sold property to Jeffrey and Heath Ames.

22 Gick Rd. $255,000. Frederick Martin sold property to Sheila Martinez.

13 Deerleap Place. $209,700.

Mandi Fox sold property to Gregg and Christina Hoge.

297 W. Circular St. $160,000. Tiffany Green and Cecil Meyer sold property to Corrina Martino.

46 Quevic Dr. $178,000. Frederic Sober sold property to Marcus and Kristin Maringola.

37 Vichy Dr. $221,400. Stephen Lyons sold property to Michael and Nataliya Hinrichs.

31 Bensonhurst Ave. $456,869.

McPadden Builders, LLC sold property to Gerald and Heather Wise.

28 Tyler Dr. $575,000. Joyce Peabody sold property to Joseph and Mary Stine.

8 St. Charles Place. $185,750. Paul Derby and Lorraine Stein sold

property to John and Catherine Brewer.

20 Outlook Ave. $399,900.

Deborah Cowan sold property to Lisa Elovich.

200 Circular St. $310,000. Charles Furgeson sold property to Paul Nangeroni.

6 Empire Ave. $295,000. Danny Gagnon sold property to David Chidyllo.

25 Thoroughbred Dr. $455,000.

Susan and Arnold Schaab (as Trustees) sold property to Zachary Hill.

49 Preakness Way. $185,000.

Theodore Orosz sold property to Next Generation TS FBO Carmen Licari IRA 2560.

10 Karista Spring Dr. $175,000.

Jeffrey and Allison Clark sold property to Leigha Martin.

57 Oak St. $279,000. Linda Guttman sold property to Charles and Chelsey Lester.

134 Kaydeross Park Rd. $250,000.

Michael Galvin sold property to Robert and Giovanna DeFlippi.

77 Belmont Dr. $300,000. Vaughn and Lavonne Woodworth sold property to Theodore Orosz and Diane White.

16 Central Ave. $351,155. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Kathleen Wilson.

Wilton 10 Whispering Pines Rd. $139,900.

Jeanann Dennis sold property to Melissa Coonradt.

46 Timbira Dr. $263,000. Matthew and Susan Ultsch sold property to National Transfer Services LLC (as Nominee).

46 Timbira Dr. $263,000. National Transfer Services LLC (as Nominee) sold property to Gary and Deborah Bogosian.

16 Kendrick Hill Rd. $49,900.

Rose Laskey Joint Venture sold property to Matthew Yonkin and Rachel Alderman.

15 Tawny Terrace. $318,000.

Dennis and Cynthia

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Giantomasi sold property to Brigitte Giacchetta.

22 Waverly Place. $460,748. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Mark Trzaskos and Sharon Borgos.

3 Primrose Circle. $665,645.

Floral Estates LLC sold property to Glendall and Karen Larkin.

665, 667, 663 Route 9. $1,475,000.

Mark and Patricia Harrison sold property to Park Place at Wilton LLC. 29 Oriole Ct. $72,256. Samuel and Judith Schlesinger sold property to Raymond Hill.

35 Santee Dr. $320,000. Robin Miller sold property to James and Megan Serfass.

1 Challedon Dr. $389,000. Ryan Osinski sold property to Mark and Marit Spisany.

7 Carr Rd. $308,000. Jacob Wolhart sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation .

7 Carr Rd. $308,000. Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Gregory Holmes and Kayla McNeil.

5 Killarney Ct. $255,000. Carl Lodes sold property to Larry and Catherine Burch.

6 Waverly Place $295,705. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Christopher and Meghan Homicz.

4 Seymour Dr. $495,000. Ralph Macey sold property to Roger Terry.

14 Seymour Dr. $400,000. Brian Crouth and Katy Stenhouse sold property to Coley and Ann Marie Campbell.

33 Santee Dr. $323,000. David and Jeanette Spangler sold property to Frank Isele and Kristia DiCaprio.

8 Mahogany Ridge. $317,000.

Thomas and Andrea Dedona sold property to Jonathan and Erin Dorflinger.

6 Thistle Rd. $325,000. Martin Migliori sold property to Ronald and Joanne Valerie.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 4/9: Town Board, 7:30 p.m.

Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 4/9: Village Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

4/23: Village Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.

Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 4/9: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

4/11: Town Board, 7 p.m.

Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 4/23: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 4/17: Town Board, 7 p.m.

City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 4/9: Planning Board, 7 p.m.

4/16: City Council, 7 p.m.

Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 4/8: Town Board, 7 p.m.

April 1–May 31 Annual Flower Fundraiser Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild will hold its annual Flower Fundraiser April 1 through May 31. The Guild will offer gift cards to Sunnyside Gardens, located at 345 Church Street in Saratoga Springs. Gift cards will range in denomination from $20 to $100 and will have no expiration date.

All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Hospital. Call (518) 580-4309 or email mreidy@saratogacare.org for order forms or more information.

April 12, 13, 14 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 is available at undergroundrailroadhistory.org or call (518) 432-4432.

Village of Schuylerville:

April 13

35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 4/10: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Schuylerville Lasagna Dinner

Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 4/10: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m.

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 4/17: Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.

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

On Saturday, April 13 from 4–6 p.m., the Old Saratoga Reformed Church will host a lasagna dinner at 48 Pearl Street. The menu will feature lasagna (meat or vegetarian) or baked ziti, tossed salad, Italian bread, and choice of desserts and beverages. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 5–10. Children under five get in free. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call (518) 693-6527. Takeouts are available. For more information call (518) 695-3479.

Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

April 20

April 27

Heritage Hunters History Faire

Spring Fling 2013 Dress-Up Dance

On Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Heritage Hunters will hold its second annual History Faire. Come and learn about the purposes and resources of local history organizations. Many local historians, historical societies, churches, cemeteries, funeral homes, lineage groups and youth groups will be present. Other features include workshops, door prizes and hands-on activities. For more information email melfrejo@ aol.com or call (518) 587-2978.

Boys, escort your mom, grandma or aunt; girls, be escorted by dad, grandpa or an uncle to an evening of cool DJ music and lights, personalized crafts, dance lessons, snacks and fun.

Kids ages 4–10, and a favorite adult, dress in your finest for great photo opportunities at this festive event on Saturday, April 27 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Malta Community Center.

Spots are limited. Pre-registration is required. Call Town of Malta Parks & Recreation at 899-4411 for more information.

Earth Day Volunteers! at Old Gick and Opdahl Farms

Pizza and Wing Night

Give back to the Earth by helping on the trails and habitats at the Preserve & Park on Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. There will be two projects—one, planting lupine seeds in the meadows of Old Gick Farm and another for clearing trail and preparing to build boardwalk at the new parking area at Opdahl Farm. Registration is required by Wednesday, April 17.

Race for Hospice and Youth Ministries The 34th Annual St. Peter Keys Race for Hospice and Youth Ministries with a 5k, 10k and 1 mile kid’s fun run will be held at the Saratoga Spa State Park on Saturday April 20. Pre-registration starts at 8 a.m. and all those who pre-register by March 31 get a free T-shirt. The times for all the events are as follows: 10K—9 a.m.; one mile fun run—10:30 a.m.; 5K—11 a.m. The organization is also looking for local businesses to put together gift baskets for the raffle prizes to help raise money for hospice. Those interested can email: beth@tpcwellness.com

April 22 Earth Day Scavenger Hunt at the Fox Parcel Spend Earth Day outdoors as a nature detective at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park walking the trails of the Fox Parcel on Monday, April 22 at 4 p.m. Help will be available to help identify the flora and fauna on the list while putting your senses to the test.

There will be a pizza and wing night at Victory Mills Fire Department on Saturday, April 27, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eat-in or carry out. A 12-cut cheese pizza will be $11; 12 cut with the works is $18. Toppings are $2 each and include sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms and extra cheese. One dozen wings with celery and bleu cheese are $8.

Extra bleu Cheese adds .75 cents and the wings come in plain, mild, hot or extra hot.

April 29 Preschool Pioneers at Camp Saratoga This monthly program is for the youngest explorers, ages 3–6 years old on Monday, April 29 at 11 a.m. learning to identify patterns in nature. Adults are expected to attend and support children during the program. The program will be held outside, so please dress for the weather. Call (518) 450-0321 for more information.

April 30 Nature’s Homeschoolers (5-8) at Camp Saratoga In this month’s lesson for homeschooled children, on Tuesday, April 30 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., we will be learning about environmental stewardship, recycling, and repurposing. There is a $3/student fee for the program.

May 4 Spring Antique Appraisal Show Malta Community Center will have a fun and informative event

featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques as he educates participants on the world of antiques and performs appraisals.

This special event will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission for Malta residents with one appraisal item is $9. For non- residents it is $10.

General Admission for Malta residents is $2. For non –residents, $3. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Call (518) 899-4411 for more information.

Boston Bus Trip There will be a Boston bus trip on Saturday, May 4, sponsored by the Greenwich Elk’s Auxiliary. The bus will leave the Greenwich Elks lodge on Route 40 in Greenwich at 6 a.m.

Participants will be dropped off at Quincy Market. The bus returns to the Lodge by 11 p.m. The cost is $50 until April 15, or $55 after that date. Mail a check or money order to Kim Strainer at 9 St. Lea Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or call (518) 361-6994 for more information.

Seeking Vendors The 2013 Saratoga Artisans and Crafters’ Market is looking for vendors. The market will be held at High Rock Park Pavilions every Friday, 1–7 p.m. starting June 21 through August 30. Interested vendors must have NYS Sales Tax Certificate and may apply online at managemymarket.com. Any questions or for more information, please call Frenchy Loeb at (518) 461-4893.

Saratoga Recreation Department Join the Recreation Department for Spring Soccer. The program is open to any individual Age 3–12th Grade. The program will feature games and practices and will emphasize fun. If you are interested in coaching please let us know by calling (518) 587-3550 (ext. 2300).

We are always accepting volunteer coaches. The Recreation Department is also offering adult programs this spring and summer. Come check out Noon-Time Basketball: Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; Walking Program: Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Flag Football starts April 27 and Adult Basketball is Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7–9 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

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

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Week of April 5 – April 11, 2013

Friday, April 5 Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop $1 Bag Sale 116 Broad St., Schuylerville Last 2 days, Fri. 4/5 & Sat. 4/6.

Winter jackets, coats and men suites will be on sale for $4 each.

On-going is a sale of Christmas items for 1/2 off with a minimum $1 total purchase. Volunteers, including Community Service Volunteers, to tend the shop are always welcome and very much appreciated. For more information please call the Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.

An Evening with the Ballets Russes Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College The Skidmore College Orchestra and Department of Dance will present “An Evening with the Ballets Russes” Friday through Sunday, April 5–7. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Showcasing three famous ballets from Diaghilev’s “Ballets Russes,” the program will feature Les Sylphides (Fokine/ Chopin), L’Apres midi d’un Faune (Nijinsky/Debussy), and Firebird (Limoli after Fokine/Stravinsky).

Admission: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors & Skidmore community, Children and students free.

For more information call (518) 580-5321.

Seeds and Pots: Starting Lupines at Camp Saratoga Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort 2:00 p.m.

Help us restore the habitat of the endangered Karner blue and threatened frosted elfin butterflies by growing wild blue lupine from seed! We will provide seeds, pots, and soil; we need your green thumb. We will plant the seedlings during the June 1st Wilton Wildlife Festival. For more information call 518-450-0321.

Saturday, April 6

Monday, April 8

Single Parents of the Capital District Meet Up

Lecture: “How to Raise an Ox”

Shenedehowa Adult Community Center, Clifton Commons, Clifton Park 6:45 p.m.

Parents Without Partners - Single parents ages 30s-70s (with young or adult children) can meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas for fun, support, and social activities.

Join us for our open house. Learn more at www.meetup.com/pwp796 or call (518) 348-2062.

The Donny Elvis Show Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.

Presented by The Catholic Daughters, admission is $15. Food will be available for purchase; 50/50 raffle and other prize raffles.

Prepaid reservations accepted for parties of six or more. For more information call (518) 885-0663; (518) 584-7627 or (518) 584-9045.

Sunday, April 7 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs 8:30–11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation requested: Adults $8. Seniors and military (active/retired w/ID card) $7. Children 5-12 $6. Under 5 free.

Takeouts $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Holocaust Remembrance Service Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs 2–3 p.m.

This will be a musical remembrance conducted by Rabbi/Cantor Kenneth Stuart Blatt with a musical accompaniment by Michael Clement. The program is open to the Saratoga Springs community. A light snack will follow the program. For more information call (518) 584-2370.

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 8 p.m.

Ways of Self-realization in Yoga, Daoism, and Zen” by Dr. John Koller. For more information call (518) 580-5400.

Tuesday, April 9 Wave Riders Support Program The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs Six-week support group for children who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives, including a parent, grandparent, sibling, or friend.

Children meet in age specific groups, and share thoughts and feelings through art, music, games and discussion. A Parent Educational Support Group is offered concurrently. Free and open to the community.

Registration is required. Please contact Sarah Etkin-Sefcik, LMSW at (518) 581-0800.

Saratoga Fibromyalgia Friends Saratoga Springs Public Library 3-4:30 p.m.

Come learn some techniques to treat your own pain. Using simple equipment (like a tennis ball) learn how to treat fascia and help it return to its natural flexible state.

This meeting we will be practicing these techniques together. Please bring a yoga mat, exercise pad, sleeping bag, or a few blankets so you can be comfortable on the floor. We’ll supply the tennis balls and support! Our gifted presenter is M’elle Pirri-Lee, PT. She is the owner of Adirondack Myofascial Release. For more information call Dawn Plummer (518) 470-4918.

Ladies Auxiliary Installation and Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt 9, Saratoga Springs The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga Wilton Elks #161 will hold their Installation of Officers followed by dinner on Tuesday, April 9. All members are encouraged to attend at 6 p.m. at the Lodge. You must make a reservation with Judy at (518) 587-5568 by Friday, April 5th. Please attend and support your new officers.

Wednesday, April 10 Swiss Steak & Chicken Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs 4:30–7 p.m.

Includes tossed salad, soup, swiss steak, baked chicken mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and tea.

Donation: Adults $10. Seniors (62 yrs.) & military (active/retired w/ ID card) $9. Children 5–12 $5.

Under 5 free. Takeout $10. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Genealogy 101 Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton St. Ballston Spa 1–3 p.m.

This three-session introduction to genealogy will help you get started, teach basic research skills and acquaint you with vital records, census records, deeds, wills, cemetery and other databases, websites and more.

Pre-registration is required by Monday, April 8. Cost is $45.

SCHS members $40. For more information call (518) 885-4000 or visit brooksidemuseum.org.

New 2013 Relay for Life Meeting Location Change Marriott Courtyard, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga, 6 p.m.

People are needed to start planning the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay in Saratoga in June 2013.

The meeting will start with food at 6 p.m. and continuing with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. This is a great time to come and learn about the Relay and what we hope to accomplish and help us make some new plans. For more information or to RSVP, call Marcy at (518) 893-0671 or Nicole at (518) 857-0161.

Thursday, April 11 Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Meeting Longfellow’s Restaurant (in Courtyard), 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs.

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Our Guest Speaker this month will be a Faith/Spiritual Based Author and Artist. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 587-9104.

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Family Friendly Events Friday

Join SaratogaMama this Friday at Abigail’s Tea and Tiaras for a special Spring Baseball Tea. Enjoy everything baseball… crafts, treats, and fun from 1012 p.m. The cost is $5 per child.

Call 885-6080 today and reserve your spot.

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga welcomes special guest Adam Feldman from Go Kids for fun exercise activities in the community room during their Wiggle & Giggle program! The program is free with museum admission and is taking place from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Saturday

The Saratoga Baby and Toddler Expo is our top pick for this weekend. Admission is free and the first 250 through the door get a swag bag filled with goodies from exhibitors.

Seminars and special events are scheduled all day. Visit www. saratogababyexpo.com for all the details. Local non-profit To Love A Child will be accepting donations of gently used baby gear, clothing and accessories to ship to Haiti in May. See you there.

Sunday

It’s Newborn Sunday at Blue Iris Photography. Enjoy a relaxing newborn photo session for just $150. Sessions last about 2-3 hours and are booked by appointment only. To reserve your spot, please contact photographer, Linda Peluso at (518) 320-4862. Sessions are best if booked within 10 days of baby’s birth.

Compliments of:

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

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Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) and SPAC Founder Jane Wait to be Honored with Walk of Fame Stars in 2013

Dave Brubeck. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center will pay tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck (1920–2012) with the installation and dedication of a “star” in its Walk of Fame at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. The iconic American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader who passed away in December at the age of 91, performed at SPAC’s jazz festival a record 13 times during his storied career.

The date of the star dedication will be announced shortly; the festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30 at SPAC. Members of the Brubeck family are expected to

attend the ceremony.

“Dave Brubeck was one of the most important figures in the history of American jazz and in the history of SPAC’s jazz festival,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president and executive director. “He performed at our festival a record 13 times, a longstanding partnership which reflects his popularity with our festival audience and his special affection for Saratoga.”

“The world has lost a true genius as well as an exceptionally kind, decent and compassionate man. He was a ‘star’ in every sense of the word.

It will be our privilege to honor him at this year’s jazz festival,” White added.

An NEA Jazz Master and Kennedy Center Honoree, Dave Brubeck was one of the first jazz performers to employ and integrate jazz and classical elements. His signature album “Time Out” was the first jazz album to sell a million copies and popularized jazz among a wider audience.

Brubeck’s last two appearances at SPAC were in 2006 and 2009. The 2006 appearance was an 85th birthday celebration tour with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. In conjunction with that milestone, he was honored

by the New York State Senate for a lifetime of extraordinary achievements in music. He performed again in 2009 as part of a tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his groundbreaking album Time Out. SPAC’s Walk of Fame is a walkway memorializing artists and individuals who have been instrumental in the life and history of the arts center. The walkway currently features stars for Marylou Whitney, Charles Dutoit, George Wein, Chantal Juillet, Philly Dake and Lewis Swyer Jane Wait Star Dedication Jane Wait of Saratoga Springs will also be honored with a Walk of Fame Star at the kick-off event for Saratoga 150 on May 24 at SPAC. Jane and her late husband Newman “Pete” Wait helped lead the effort to found SPAC, spearheading a local feasibility committee charged with formulating the original plans for SPAC. Jane was also the first chair of SPAC’s fundraising arm, The Action Council. Jane’s leadership of the Council in those first, early years was credited with helping to raise the funds needed to get the new arts center off the ground.

“Jane Wait was one of the first to recognize the magnificent potential

of locating a world-class performing arts center in Saratoga. She and her husband Pete worked tirelessly in those early days to secure private supporters, raise funds and move the idea forward,” said White. “She also founded and chaired SPAC’s Action Council with Philly Dake, a vital committee whose fundraising mission remains integral to SPAC’s future. Jane Wait has been a cherished partner, friend and inspiration to SPAC and the Saratoga Springs community. We look forward to honoring her with a ‘star’ in our Walk of Fame.”

The star dedication ceremony will be the centerpiece of a “Saratoga 150” community-wide celebration on SPAC’s lawn on Friday, May 24.

The event, the first of five months of festivities commemorating the birth of thoroughbred racing in Saratoga, will feature an array of entertainment and activities including live music, an old-fashioned picnic supper, youth dance groups, storytellers, magicians and clowns, and more.

Special features of the event will include a $1,000 grand prize picnic contest and a fireworks finale.

SPAC and The Wait Family are also at the heart of a second Saratoga 150 event on Thursday, August 8,

this time on SPAC’s historic stage.

“The Saratoga 150 Fanfare Concert” sponsored by The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will feature The Philadelphia Orchestra’s performance of Serenade, a World Premiere orchestral work by Grammy-winning American composer Richard Danielpour. Commissioned by SPAC and made possible through a generous gift of Saratoga 150 Chair Charles V. Wait and his wife Candace, the premiere is the centerpiece of a spectacular equestrian-themed program which will be led by American conductor Keith Lockhart, famed maestro of the Boston Pops and BBC Concert Orchestras.

SPAC will make a final toast to the racing milestone at the 13th Annual Saratoga Wine & Food and Fall Ferrari Festival with a special showcase of anniversary wines, new “mixology” events, a culinary pavilion, a “connoisseur’s tent” and more.

“Saratoga Race Course has been the crown jewel of the racing world for 150 years and a dynamic force that has helped Saratoga grow into a thriving and culturally rich community,” said White. “SPAC is thrilled to have the opportunity to play a key role in these historic festivities.”

Skidmore Faculty Pianist Pola Baytelman to Perform April 11 in Zankel SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pianist Pola Baytelman and distinguished artist-in-residence at Skidmore College will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in the college’s Arthur Zankel Music Center.

Baytelman will perform two sonatas by Scarlatti and Mozart’s Sonata K. 533/494 in F major on the college’s Anton Walter fortepiano, along with Schubert’s Three Moments Musicaux, Crumb’s Little Suite for Christmas, and Mendelssohn’s Variations sérieuses in D minor, Op. 54.

Known for sparkling articulation reminiscent of the remarkable Alicia de Larrocha, Baytelman is an active recitalist with a broad repertory that covers piano repertoire from the 18th to the 21st centuries.

Born in Chile, Baytelman made her debut with the Chilean Symphony Orchestra at 17, and has since played with numerous orchestras, including the Chilean Symphony and Chilean Philharmonic Orchestras, the Boston Pops as well as other orchestras. She

studied at the University of Chile’s National Conservatory before going to the U.S. on a Fulbright grant. In the U.S. she attended the New England Conservatory in Boston, where she studied with Russell Sherman, and later received her doctorate at the University of Texas, Austin, where Nancy Garrett was her teacher. She also worked with Claude Frank and Menahem Pressler.

Baytelman, a Steinway Artist since 1996, has performed with orchestras, in chamber music ensembles, and as recitalist in China, Hong Kong, Europe, South America and across the U.S. She was chosen to present Skidmore’s Edwin M. Moseley Faculty Research Lecture in 2006, the highest honor Skidmore faculty confers on a colleague.

Baytelman especially enjoys playing music by women, and by Spanish and Latin American composers.

She has long been associated with the music of Isaac Albéniz and is the

author of a book on Albéniz’s piano music published by Harmonie Park Press in Michigan. Baytelman has also performed Albéniz’s monumental Iberia in tours of major US cities, and recorded a groundbreaking CD of Albéniz’s work in 1998 (Elan). Her latest compact disc is From Chile to Cuba: Latin-American Piano Music, available from Albany Records. Baytelman’s recording of Robert Schumann’s Humoreske (2002 Centaur) was listed

by American Record Guide as one of the top three performances of the classic work ever made.

Admission for the April 11 Pola Baytelman concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For advance reservations visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel or call the Zankel box office at (518) 580-5321 for more information.

The Zankel Music Center is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices for the hearing impaired.

For more information, please visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel.

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Broad Range of Films, Panels Coming in April to the Saratoga Film Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — Films are screened at the Saratoga Arts Center, 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.

New volunteers, members and sponsors are always welcome.

For more information, go to www.saratogafilmforum.org.

Lore (with panel discussion on April 7)

Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m.

Directed by Cate Shortland; screenplay by Cate Shortland and Robin Mukherjee, based on a novel by Rachel Seifert; 109 min.; Germany|Australia|UK, 2012; not rated; in German with English subtitles.

“Lore,” based on “The Dark Room,” by Rachel Seifert, is told from the point of view of a German teen trying to make sense of the catastrophe of the Third Reich.

Five German children are left to fend for themselves after their SS officer father and mother, staunch Nazis, are arrested by the Allies at the end of World War II. Led by the eldest, 14-year-old Lore (Saskia Rosendahl), the five destitute siblings must travel 900 kilometers to find their grandmother, across a devastated trail from southwestern Germany to Hamburg.

Lore understands—or thinks she understands—what she’s up against, but she quickly realizes that other Germans aren’t going to cut her and her band any slack just because they’re kids. If anything, these youngsters are seen either as a burden or as potential prey. The journey exposes them to the truth and consequences of their parents’ beliefs, and is further shaped by the appearance of Thomas (Kai Malina), a mysterious, charismatic refugee just older than Lore, by his account a Jewish survivor of the German prison camps. For his own

reasons, Thomas has decided to take the group of siblings under his wing. Overwhelmed with responsibility she hates for children she loves, Lore is forced to rely on the good graces, competency and motives of a person she has been taught to hate. Roiling beneath the surface of this war drama is the subtler story of Lore’s dark coming of age, facing emotional conflicts and awakening sexuality even as she works at protecting her younger siblings from starvation and illness. Brave, yet troubling, the film is also beautifully executed in lush settings. “Lore” is an unexpected, uncomfortable perspective on the Holocaust.

SPECIAL NOTE: After the Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m. screening of “Lore,” there will be a special Film Forum panel featuring Rabbi Linda Motzkin of Temple Sinai, Professor Matthew Hockenos of the Skidmore College history department and Dr. Robert Flynn, a psychiatrist.

Sound City

Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m.

Directed by David Grohl, written by Mark Monroe, 106 min., USA, 2013, not rated.

What do Neil Young, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Slayer, Johnny Cash, Guns N’ Roses, Fear, Charles Manson, Barry Manilow, Trent Reznor, Carl Perkins, Foreigner, Queens of the Stone Age, the Grateful Dead, Metallica and Frank Black and the Catholics all have in common? They all laid down tracks at Sound City, a funky, nondescript, but fabled recording studio in the San Fernando Valley. The new documentary, “Sound City,” memorializes that former box factory and the performers who graced it.

In those analog days, Sound City was renowned for the quality of its live, single-take recordings, made with as few overdubs and backing tracks as possible. However, at the height of Sound City’s glory days, the digital revolution was taking place. The audio recording and editing program Pro Tools eventually killed Sound City in the early 2000s. More music was being recorded on laptops than in pizzabox-and-beer-can-encrusted dens with gold records on the walls.

Director Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters’

frontman, will always be remembered as the drummer for Nirvana, and now he’s produced a documentary about one of the music landscape’s most iconic fountains of creativity, one of the best-received films out of last year’s Sundance Film Festival.

In the Public Interest!

Bill W. (with panel discussion)

Saturday, April 13, 7:30 pm Directed by Kevin Hanlon and Dan Carracino, 104 min., USA, 2012.

William Wilson, a wry, selfdeprecating Vermonter, had his first drink in 1917. In his early 20s, he felt his blues disperse at once— he’d never talked so freely, felt so

bright before. Seventeen years and countless black-outs later, his job at risk, his friends estranged, Bill made a fateful choice. Instead of making for the cocktail lounge, he called another drunk. Not to drink. To talk. The conversation that begat the addiction recovery model called Alcoholics Anonymous now claims more than 100,000 groups and 2,000,000 members in 150 countries. Don’t know much about it? There’s a reason. AA wants no last names, no dues, no centralized administration. It’s grassroots, plain-jane, and it works—one day at a time.

Dozens of other 12-step programs take their lead from it as well. But Wilson, who shunned fame or

compensation, was not “saved” by his invention. All his life, depression dogged him. He played with drugs; in his last breath, he asked for whiskey. This documentary, as ungimmicky and direct as Bill W. himself, tells the story of one of the most enduring cultural influences of our age.

SPECIAL NOTE: After the screening, there will be a moderated discussion about addiction in Saratoga Springs. Panelists will be identified as they are confirmed at www.saratogafilmforum.org. In the Public Interest! is supported by a grant from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund.

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Send event listings to ads@saratogapublishing.com

friday, 4/5:

saturday, 4/6:

Pete Sweeney Quartet, 9 pm

John Eisenhart, 9 pm

Ryan Jenson, 9 pm

Megan and The Brats, 9:30 pm

The Schmooze, 9 pm

Crossf ire, 9 pm

Garnet Rogers w/Karyn Oliver, 8 pm

Sensemaya, 6:30 pm

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm

Sirsy (CD Release), 9 pm

Rusty Old Guys, 9 pm

Winchester & Young, 8 pm

Kevin and Kate McKrell, 9 pm

I Am Dynamite, 7 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Gaffney’s - 583.7359 @ The Mill - 899.5253

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Just Nate, 6:30 pm

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

@ Irish Times - 583.0003 @ The Mill - 899.5253

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 @ Ravenswood - 371-8771

@ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

sunday, 4/7:

2013 Behemoth Music Festival, 9 pm

John Kribs Band CD Release Party, 3 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Mike Jessup, 8 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ Ravenswood - 371.8771

tuesday, 4/9:

Matty Finn, 9 pm

Elvis Tribute w/Ben Portsmouth, 7 pm

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

DJ Dingz, 10 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

@ Saratoga City Tavern - 581.3230

thursday, 4/11:

John “Dr. Dirty” Valby, 8 pm

Lazy River Groove - A Dead Shakedown, 9 pm

@ Upstate Concert Hall - 371.0012

Almost Queen, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Rockstar U Karaoke, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

saturday, 4/6:

open mic nights:

Pat Attanasio Quartet, 9 pm

Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm

Radio Junkies, 9 pm

Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm

Vivid, 9 pm

Wed. Open Mic, 8 pm

Don White, 8 pm

Thur. Open Mic, 7 pm

Karaoke, 10 pm

Thur. Open Mic, 10 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Bentley’s - 899.4300 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Circus Café - 583.1106

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066 @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 @ Circus Café - 583.1106

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Saratoga Springs Varsity Cheerleaders Compete in National Competition Photo provided

Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs High School Varsity Cheerleaders recently returned from a national cheerleading competition at the ESPN sports complex in Orlando, Florida. The team placed fourth overall at the competition. Congratulations to the SSHS Varsity Cheerleaders!

BRADY

Michael O’Reilly Awarded Citizen of the Year at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 is proud to announce that Michael O’Reilly has been honored with the award of the Citizen of the Year. Mr. O’Reilly is an 18-year veteran with the Saratoga Springs Fire Department and has been giving back to the Saratoga Springs community by volunteering in area youth programs and activities and cooking chili for Chowderfest.

ELLA Michael O’Reilly receiving the Citizen of the Year award from Exalted Ruler Thomas Klotz. Photo provided.

H.O.P.E. Clinic Adoptable Pets Please call (518) 428-2994 for more information or, to fill out an online adoption application, visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org.

Volunteers needed! Check our website for events and low cost spay/neuter info.

Lola — Lola is a sweet 8-yearold beagle mix who is good with cats and ok with dogs. She easily attaches to adults, but is not comfortable with small children.

Sylvia — Sylvia is a 3-year-old beauty. She is friendly, playful, and fun!

KAYLIE

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

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Puzzles

See puzzle solutions on page 36

Across 1 Org. where weight matters 4 Ancient Ephraimite’s home 10 Pasture calls 14 “Ben-__” 15 Caterer’s supply 16 Succotash bean 17 Falk and Fonda after mud wrestling?

19 Since 20 Overhead views 21 “You got me” 23 Hawaiian coffee 24 Overzealous peach eaters?

26 Treated, as a patient 28 Midwinter Asian holiday 29 Tin __ 32 Packs in a hold 35 End notes?

39 Oils a deck of cards?

43 Office specialist 44 Lost, as a tail 45 Storm maker of yore 46 CIA predecessor 49 Falls back 51 Security images of an armed robbery?

56 Salon choice 60 Nine to three, say 61 Heart conditions?

62 Inter __ 63 Gal idolizing actor Matthew?

66 Scratch 67 Pathetic to the max 68 Mauna __ 69 Wolverine sneaker brand 70 ‘50s tankers?

71 Bungle Down 1 Roux-making tool 2 Chichester chap 3 “Catch-22” actor 4 Net profit makers, briefly 5 Sault __ Marie 6 Like many a mil. officer 7 Ain’t right?

8 Subject of the 2005 book “Conspiracy of Fools” 9 Snapped

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

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

See puzzle solution on page 36 10 Driveway improvement 11 Flier’s request 12 Illicit affair 13 Hotel amenities 18 They’re all for it 22 Nail 24 Casserole veggies 25 River near Karachi 27 Buckskin source 29 1970s-’80s self-improvement course 30 Bar supply 31 “Coney Island” documentarian Burns 33 Bk. before Philippians 34 Gimlet spec 36 Snare 37 Bar supply 38 Ring decision

At the Movies with Trey Roohan Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) How many bad relationships have you had?

Relationships that keep you from moving forward for one reason or another? What if someone offered you a simple solution that would only take one evening and cost a nominal fee? Would you take it?

When we first meet Joel Barish (played by Jim Carrey), he’s waking up in his home, wearing pajamas he doesn’t recognize. It’s Valentine’s Day and, rather than go to work, he makes a spur of the moment decision to visit Montauk.

As is typically the case with beach communities in the offseason, Montauk is deserted. Then, unexpectedly, Joel sees a woman on the beach. He wonders why he “falls in love with every woman” he sees who shows him “the slightest bit of attention”. He encounters the same woman when he orders breakfast at a local restaurant and then, one final time, on the train home. The woman (played by Kate Winslet) introduces herself without any prompting. Her name is Clementine and she and Joel are getting off at the same stop. Their initial interaction makes Joel rather uncomfortable, he being the quiet, reserved type while Clementine is very outgoing and gives little thought to other peoples’ opinions of her. Additionally, she has great disdain for generic adjectives like “nice”, a word Joel uses more than once during their time on the train. When Joel spots Clementine walking home he offers to give her a ride and she accepts. When they arrive at her apartment, Clementine invites Joel up to her place for a drink and, despite the differences between them, or maybe as a result of them, Joel is intrigued. They take a late night trip to see the frozen Charles River and their romance progresses. The following morning, they arrive at Clementine’s once again, Joel driving while Clementine slept, and she asks if they can go to his place and sleep there. She enters her apartment to retrieve some personal items and Joel, waiting in the car, is approached by a stranger who inquires as to why Joel is there. The conversation is awkward and short. Then, Clementine returns and they depart. Next, the credits begin rolling and we are shown an obviously distraught Joel. That is when the story really begins.

I go back and forth on the subject of non-linear storytelling. There are some stories that seek to make themselves seem interesting by showing the elements out of order and others that are genuinely enhanced by jumping from one point in time to another.

I believe Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind falls in the second category. The creative manner by which they depict those elements of the story that take place within the mind of the main character, the subplots involving the unprincipled technicians performing the procedure add a whole new dimension to an already engrossing tale.

Carrey and Winslet are both at the top of their games and, in my opinion, Carrey was never better before and hasn’t been since. This is an amazing movie. See it. (8.9/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

40 Southeast natives 41 Barnum’s Fiji mermaid, for one 42 Hosp. readout 47 Cross-country need, perhaps 48 Lithe 50 Similar things 51 Act of love, or hostility 52 Veil material 53 Epic with more than 15,000 lines 54 Respond to a charge 55 Salon choices 57 Franco finale?

58 Designer’s concern 59 Schindler of “Schindler’s List” 61 Treads the boards 64 R&B artist Des’__ 65 Designer monogram

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.

Nutritional, Nutritious Nutritional means related to the nutrition process (using food to support life).

This chart contains nutritional information for certain menu items.

Nutritious means healthy to eat or nourishing.

To increase energy, eat nutritious foods like eggs, fruit, or whole grain breads.

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.

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It’s where NEED to be.

YOU

Publication Day: Friday

Ad Copy Due:

Wednesday, 12 p.m.

Space Reservation Due: Monday, 5 p.m.

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Community Sports Bulletin 11 Saint Michael’s Skiers Lauded with National Academic Honors

Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance 2013 Scholarship Winners

COLCHESTER, Vt. — Eleven Saint Michael’s College skiers drew United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association (USCSCA) All-Academic nods for this past season, being lauded for posting a minimum 3.5 grade-point average during the fall semester. Qualifiers must also compete at a regional championship, as eight members of the Nordic squad and three Alpine members were honored after racing at the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) Championship.

Eight of the College’s 10 Nordic skiers qualified. Senior Katlyn Keane (Bethel, Maine/Telstar Regional), junior Silke Hynes (Burlington, Ontario/Milton District), sophomores Chloe Boutelle (Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Saratoga Springs) and Emily Burns (North Creek, N.Y./Johnsburg Central), and first-years Elizabeth Cubberley (Acworth, N.H./Fall Mountain Regional) and Brianna McKinley (Moultonborough, N.H./ Moultonborough Academy) were female representatives. Sophomore Sam Hammond (Oakdale, Minn./ North) and first-year Samuel Fogg (Rutland, Vt./Rutland) qualified from the men’s team.

Celia, Conboy to head to YMCA National Swim Meet in North Carolina Over 1,300 top YMCA swimmers from New York participated in the 2013 NYS YMCA Swimming Championship Meet at Ithaca College on March 15–17. The Saratoga Regional YMCA Stingray Swim Team brought 38 swimmers, ages 8–18 who participated in over 100 individual and relay races over the weekend. The highlight of the meet took place the last day of the competition around 5:30 p.m. when Gabrielle Celia clocked in a personal best of 1:08.89 in the 100 Breaststroke, which qualifies her to attend the YMCA National Swim Meet in Greensboro, North Carolina. The national meet goes from April 3–6. Gabrielle Celia will join teammate and friend, Caroline Conboy at the event. This will be the third year Conboy has attended the elite meet.

Rounding out the impressive showing by the Saratoga Stingrays were Conboy placing fourth in the 200 Individual Medley and fifth in the 100 Breaststroke (ages 15–18). Celia placed fourth in the 100 Breaststroke and eighth in 100 Freestyle (ages 15–18). Madison Feeley placed seventh in the 100 Freestyle (ages 15-18), Alex Danielson placed sixth in the 200 Freestyle (ages 15–18), James Bonga placed fourth in the 500 Freestyle (ages 13–14) and Emily Danielson placing sixth in 100 Breaststroke and eighth in the 50 Freestyle (ages 13–14). Also, Victoria Breslin placed seventh in the 100 Butterfly (ages 13–14) and David Dennett placed sixth in the 50 Backstroke (ages 11–12).

Josef Laurer had a first place finish in the 50 Backstroke, placed second in the 100 Individual Medley and finished fourth in the 50 Butterfly (ages 9–10). For the eight-and-under age group, Raymond Niski placing second in the 25 Backstroke.

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Taylor Hoffman and Brandon Winchell. Photo provided.

The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance filled the Elks Lodge No. 2223 in Greenwich to capacity March 23, 2013. This banquet was the annual fund raiser to further their charitable goals. This year two scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors. The scholarship winners had to submit documentation from their school on their scholastic ability and write an essay on the outdoors.

The Mike Sutphin Scholarship was awarded to Brandon Winchell who is graduating from Hudson Falls High School. He will be attending Alfred University and will be majoring in special education.

The Mike Suriano Scholarship was awarded to Taylor Hoffman who is graduating from Troy High School. Currently she is enrolled in Russell Sage College as an intern student and will further her studies there with a major in music therapy and psychology.

The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance takes great pride in giving back to the community. In addition to awarding yearly scholarships, ASA gives disabled hunters the opportunity to get back into the woods with cost-free guided hunts and provides youth hunting, target shooting and fishing programs on their leased land. AS well as supporting the Wounded Warriors, the Wilton Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring children to attend the DEC Summer Camp.

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Saints Return from Disney Before Home Opener

by Brian Cremo for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Central Catholic baseball team returned from their pre-season games in Florida on Wednesday ready to begin the push for a fifth Section II Class B title in the last seven seasons.

“I can give a better indication now since we’ve been together for a week,” 26-year Saints head coach Phonsey Lambert said. “I’m very optimistic of this group of seniors.

This is a great group of guys with a lot of leaders and veteran players who really know how to play the game. It’s as strong of leadership as I’ve seen in years, probably since the 2011 team.”

2011 was the last time the Saints won the sectional title when they handed Cairo-Durham an 11-1 loss at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy before making it to the state final four.

Seniors John Natale and Sean Hart are the lone links back to that season.

“They know the winning ways,” Lambert said. “They know what it takes to get to that level. They know the commitment of being a together group as opposed to being a bunch of individuals.”

The 10th annual trip to Florida and fifth consecutive year playing games at Disney’s Wide World of Sports helped the group mindset, as the Saints played five exhibition games, finishing 3-2.

They were also recognized by Disney’s Wide World of Sports as a member of the Fabulous Five. Being part of the pre-season tradition for the fifth straight year earned them an invite to the Atlanta Braves final spring

Spa Catholic Saints Baseball in Disney’s ESPN - Wide World of Sports Complex. Photo by Kim Coons

Training game against the Houston Astros where they were able to walk out onto the field to accept the award.

But what the trip really provided was a chance to see some live baseball before the defending coleague champs begin the Western Athletic Conference games.

“Overall, it’s been a tremendous lift,” Lambert said. “The guys got a lot of innings and played some good squads. Just to see the live pitching on the field for a week has been an advantage.”

The Saints’ No. 1 starter Jesse Winters will most likely take the mound in the season opener. Winters was 6-1 with 57 strikeouts to go along with a 2.27 ERA as a junior in 2012.

He also batted .423 and is the team’s

top returning RBI man (25). “[Winters] is a gifted athlete,” Lambert said of the senior who hits for power to all fields. “He gets down the line as quickly as I’ve ever seen a kid at the high school level. He’s a lot more polished as a pitcher now.

In years past I think he was more of a thrower. He has matured on the mound and just seems to be more efficient not wasting pitches.”

The all-around ball player leads a team that expects to steal a lot of bases this season. Hart, the team’s second baseman, has been moved to the leadoff spot, as Natale has swapped with his 2011 sectional counterpart to the five hole. “[Hart]’s probably one of the best base runners we’ve ever had in

the program,” Lambert said. “He just has great instincts on the bases. Our overall team is speed fantastic.”

Sophomore Liam Gibney and senior Cameron Coons will complete the infield’s corners at third and first base, respectively. Coons batted .469 last season, while Gibney has shown reliability at the hot corner and as a middle relief option.

The Saint’s No. 2 starter will be Jake Moline, who had two of the three wins down south and posted a 2.27 ERA last season. Sophomore Jake Van Patten and 6-foot-5-inch junior Michael Naughton will round out the rotation, which will be targeting the glove of Ryan Czarnecki.

Czarnecki was called up to the varsity level and earned playing time

as a freshman last season.

Before the league games even start, Lambert has noted the bonding of the team “as a family” and the high quality knowledge of the game his team possesses – high praise from the head coach who has five sectional championships since 2000.

“Instinctively, we’ve got some good baseball players,” Lambert said. “These guys have all played a lot of baseball. They make good decisions on the field, so I think our overall baseball IQ is pretty high. I would be proud of all 12 of these guys if they were all my sons.”

The Saints scrimmage Greenville Saturday at noon before the season opener in Sharon Springs on Monday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m.

Saratoga Springs Heads Into Season With One Senior

by Brian Cremo for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In her first season as Saratoga Springs head varsity lacrosse coach, Leanne Lofink has a young team. A young team she feels very close to.

Before taking over for Sue Hoffman, who started the program over 20 years ago and retired after last season, Lofink coached the Saratoga Springs junior varsity level for five years, followed by another five years at the modified level, where she coached all but one player on the current roster.

“I have high expectations because I’ve coached all these girls before, so I know we can work

really well together,” Lofink said.

“Our team bonding is excellent.

I feel close with them. I feel like I know them. They’re older now, so it is a little bit different, but it’s good to see how much they’ve matured and how much they’ve grown. It’s good to have that background because I know what makes them tick.”

One player who will have to make the team tick is lone senior and captain, Briana Sirianni, who committed to playing lacrosse for Siena in early December. Coming off a Second Team All-Suburban Council season, the midfielder has started off hot, leading the Blue Streaks with 12 points just two games into the season.

“[Briana] is hard working,” Lofink said. “You can tell. She completely takes charge on the field.

The girls love her. She’s a great role model. She sets our team in motion and she tries to get everybody motivated. The girls take after her. They want to be like her.”

The team captain’s four goals were more than enough in the season opening 17-1 win over Ballston Spa last Friday, but her five goals against Burnt Hills on Tuesday, April 2 at Skidmore College couldn’t keep the Blue Streaks from losing their first Suburban Council match.

After going into halftime down 6-4, Saratoga’s Lizzie DeLorenzo assisted Amanda Flemming to

cut the game to a one-point deficit just over a minute into the second half. But that was as close as the Blue Streaks would come to the Spartans as they lost, 14-9, before heading into Thursday’s matchup at Shenendehowa with a record of 1-1.

Despite the challenge of having a young squad, Lofink anticipates a season where the team can be better than their 5-10 record in 2012 with a full-roster effort.

“Being young, the experience you need at a fast-paced varsity level, that’s what we need to work on,” Lofink said. “But I don’t feel we should be underestimated because we do have a lot of talent and I think we have a lot of potential.”

Two of those young players who look to have promising offensive futures are sophomores Molly Kerne and Hanna Wise, who Lofink said will both be “forces to be reckoned with” in the Suburban.

“Molly Kerne is a great offensive player,” Lofink said. “She brings a lot of skill and tenacity to the game. She’s really hungry and wants it really bad.”

The Blue Streaks play Niskayuna on April 9 before hosting what looks to be one of the favorites to win the Suburban Council. On April 22, Saratoga hosts defending Section II Division I champion Shaker, who had 21 points against Ballston Spa on Tuesday.

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Is it chess or basketball?

Damian Fantauzzi

Well, Duke is gone, and Louisville had one of its stars break his leg during the game. In women’s college hoops, Baylor and its superstar, Brittney Griner, are now history. This is college athletics and there are no guarantees on who will win, or lose, and who is eligible or healthy enough to

play. Louisville’s Kevin Ware was a casualty, during the win over Duke, having one of the worst bone breaks known. It’s called a compound fracture meaning the bone breaks through the skin, and nothing can be more upsetting than seeing an accident of that magnitude happen before your eyes. It was one the worst bone breaks I have ever seen. His fellow players showed their concern, as they witnessed this ugly accident with somber emotions by demonstrating their love for a team family member. Ware had surgery, is up on crutches and moving around—a real trooper.

Coach Rick Pitino said that he will be back to play next season for the Cardinals. Let’s hope so.

Another Louisville related event occurred last Sunday night, but not with the men’s team beating Duke. It was the Lady Cardinals and their upset win over No. 1 seed, Baylor. A game that ended Brittney Griner’s collegiate career prematurely and permanently. When watching these games you can see how the emotions run high and low. The Lady Cardinals were so focused on stopping Griner and her team that at times I thought they were over the top with the hype.

Baylor made a run to get back in the game after being behind by 19 points with just less than 12 minutes left. Louisville took a one-point lead in the final 2.6 seconds, when guard Monique Reid went to the foul line. She made both shots to seal one of the biggest upsets in women’s NCAA tournament history.

Here’s another “Shocker”: the No. 9 seed Wichita State Shockers upset No. 2 seed Ohio State by four while being ahead by as much as 20 points before the Buckeyes came up short in their comeback.

A little note about the Shockers: they lost their top five scorers from last year. Really? They are a second place team from the Missouri Valley Conference, and their coach, Gregg Marshall, is pretty darn good at what he does. Coach Marshall said the Shockers plan to become the lowest seed in NCAA history to win the national basketball tournament (1985 Villanova Wildcats were a No. 8 seed when they beat

Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown powerhouse). They have no history of ever winning any March Madness hardware and haven’t been in the tournament since 1965. What are the odds of the Shockers becoming national champs. I think there is a good chance that could happen. Why? Well, look where they are now. They defeated the No. 1 team in the country, Gonzaga, and then defeated Ohio State, who won the Big Ten tournament—a league that’s considered to be the toughest in the nation. When it comes down to four teams out of 68, it’s anybody’s game! The challenge will be playing Louisville on Saturday, and they have a shot of upsetting another No. 1 seed, for sure.

Then, there’s Syracuse and their impenetrable 2-3 zone defense. They will compete against another sort of surprise finalist, the University of Michigan Wolverines. It will be a game of finesse against strength. Michigan is known as a team that grinds it out with its strength – they’re big and strong. ‘Cuse is a team with outstanding athleticism and quickness within their defense and an offense lead by great guard play. This is a Final Four comprised with good guards and great defense, but the team that wins the boards will be the national champions! I think that Syracuse is the best rebounding team of the four and I know that Wichita State’s claim of success has been credited to outrebounding 90 percent of its opponents. But, I feel that the Orange are more athletic and there is no substitute for that. I see an all Big East final with Syracuse and Louisville, but no matter what happens, the games

should be good.

On the ladies’ side, I think with Baylor out of the picture, it will be a very competitive Final Four. I know Notre Dame has beaten UConn three times this season, but I feel if there ends up being a fourth game, the Connecticut Huskies will be victorious over the Irish. Since this article is being submitted before the final four are determined, I’m guessing that Notre Dame will defeat Duke and Tennessee will beat Louisville. UConn will play California, after their comeback win, in overtime, with Georgia. It will be interesting to see what the mix will bring into the women’s Final Four. It’s up for grabs, and the Irish probably have a slight edge to win it all.

That’s if they can get by a very good Duke team. This is good stuff. Let’s put the breaks on and take a look at what has happened to the women’s collegiate game in the past 15 years. It has leaped to great heights and with more parity throughout the many college programs in the nation. As the saying goes, “You go girl!”

Speaking of which, Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, hinted at the possibility of drafting the 6-foot-8-inch Griner.

A note of interest: Florida Gulf Coast University head coach Andy Enfield has taken the job at USC for a reported $1.5 million. He made $150,000 at FGCU. Whew, time for a new BMW! Steve Alford has jumped from New Mexico to UCLA. After resigning with UNM for 10 years, he says goodbye, and Tubby Smith, after being fired at Minnesota University, now becomes the new head guy at Texas Tech. The chess game has begun.

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Flint Making Second Consecutive Trip Out West continued from page 1 Olympic tryout at the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club in Rotterdam back in January to earn their ticket west.

Boykin, who has been coaching the sport for the better part of the last 35 years, has seen five competitive members of his past club teams earn Division I scholarships.

Flint, 18, is one of them.

The senior team captain will be going to the University of Tennessee at Martin on a shooting scholarship, where she wants to pursue her goal of being a veterinarian. Flint was the News Channel 13 Dunkin’ Donuts High School Player of the Week in the last week of January, and is making her second consecutive trip to The Springs this month.

She will be competing in the Women’s Rifle Smallbore (.22-caliber), April 11, which is shot in prone, kneeling and standing positions.

Harrington, a 16-year-old junior, will be competing in the air rifle portion of the match, which is shot in the standing position only, on April 9. “[Alexandria]’s shooting some really high scores,” said Boykin.

“Some college coaches have expressed interest in getting her to go to college at their place.”

The youngest of the trio, Logan Ogden, 14, won the New York State Air Rifle Championship and also earned a qualifying score in Rotterdam.

“He’s probably the best shooter on the team, although the two girls are very close to him,” Boykin said.

“He’s a very good shot. He’s a little too young to be thinking of colleges yet, but he’s going to have coaches lined up for miles to talk to him.”

Ogden typically shoots in the low 580’s. Putting that into perspective, the scores are out of a maximum 600 points, which has Boykin anticipating the future of the 14-year-old who is already pushing Olympic scores.

Both girls shoot in the high 570’s on average.

All three have Olympic dreams.

In the past, members of the Galway Rifle Team have been later invited to the Olympic trials but have not made the team that takes just two individuals to represent the country.

Boykin foresees the individuals on his current team to one day have their shot at Olympic trials as well.

“These are some of the best kids I’ve ever had,” Boykin said.

“They’re all good kids. Most people don’t realize what’s involved in the sport. It’s extremely difficult, but these kids are exceptional.”

(Above) Breanna Flint takes aim during practice, Wednesday, April 3 at the Galway Fish and Game Club. (Below) Logan Ogden is setting his sights on the Junior Olympic Air Rifle competition in Colorado Springs this month.

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Sirianni Leads Blue Streaks in 2013

Saratoga Springs’ Briana Sirianni scores in the second half of a 14-9 loss to Burnt Hills Tuesday, April 2. Photo by Brian Cremo