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

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

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

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

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

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

Embracing Modern Medicine

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Keeping Saratoga Viable

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

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

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

made [the award] possible.”Schneider, 38, was nominated

for the first-ever award last year and was picked to receive it along with 39 other people from a pool of 150 nominations. Each win-ner was chosen for their success in bringing in economic develop-ment to their communities. They

Featured StoriesOfficer of the YearSaratoga Springs Police De-partment honors Investigator Laura Emanatian.

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

St. Clement’s Students Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

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

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WeekofFebruary1–February7,2013 BLOTTER 3

Taylor I. Harris, 21, of Albany Street in Schenectady was arrested January 26 along Circular Street in Saratoga Springs and charged with driving while intoxicated, and oper-ating a motor vehicle with blood-alcohol content of greater than .80 percent, both Class A misdemeanors. Police observed Harris go through a stop sign on Caroline Street before continuing on East Street toward Circular Street. The vehicle then failed to stop at a traffic signal and was pulled over. After the officers identified Harris as the driver, they issued a series of field sobriety tests and took Harris into custody.

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

Tristan A. Frey, 21, of Lawrence Street was arrested January 25 along Lawrence Street and charged with criminal possession of controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a Class D felony. Frey was also charged with six counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, all Class A misdemeanors. Frey was also cited for possession of a controlled sub-stance outside of its original con-tainer and unlawful possession of marijuana, violation charges. Frey was cited for the following drugs: hashish, MDMA, LSD, hydroco-done, Clonazapam and cocaine. The Saratoga Springs Police Department Special Investigations Narcotics Unit arrested Frey after determining him as a person of interested in an ongoing narcotics

investigation. The list of narcot-ics indicates what was obtained by police following the arrest.

James L. Flacke, 53, of Railroad Place was arrested January 27 and charged with criminal contempt in the first-degree, a Class E felony. He was also charged with stalk-ing in the fourth-degree, a Class B misdemeanor. Flacke was observed outside the door of his ex-wife’s apartment, and was allegedly knocking on the door and attempt-ing to leave a box outside the door. Flacke advised he was there to visit an ex-girlfriend. He was told he was in violation of an order of protec-tion and was arrested. This is the sixth arrest for Flacke since the start of the calendar year.

Nicholas A. Treffiletti, 29, of Ash Street was arrested January 27 along Myrtle Street and charged with crim-inal mischief in the third-degree, a Class E felony. Treffiletti was also charged with criminal mischief in the fourth-degree preventing assis-tance, assault in the third-degree with intent to cause physical harm, unauthorized use of a vehicle with-out consent and criminal trespass in the third-degree, all Class A misde-meanors. He was also charged with harassment in the second-degree, a violation. Officers responded to a domestic dispute, where the vic-tim said Treffiletti assaulted her and caused damage to her home. Treffiletti had left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival. When officers located Treffiletti, he was arrested and celled pending his arraignment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Saratoga Springs Police Continue Search for Bank Robbery Suspect

SARATOGA SPRINGS — According to the Saratoga Springs Police Department, a Trustco Bank located inside the Congress Plaza was robbed the evening of January 28.

Officers responded to a 911 call at 5:40 p.m. that a bank robbery had just taken place at the Trustco. When officers arrived, they secured the scene and began asking wit-nesses for a description.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Saratoga Police Department at (518) 584-1800. Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

Gavin Staulters Sentenced Two to Six Years in State Prison in Drunk Driving Death

BALLSTON SPA — Gavin Staulters was sentenced to two to six years in state prison January 30 after hitting and kill-ing a Milton teenage girl while driving drunk last summer. Staulters was driving a 2003 Ford Escape when he crossed onto the shoulder of West Milton Road on July 7, 2012 and struck Kari Liedel, 14, who was walking along the road with friends. Liedel was less than a mile away from her home.

Liedel would have been a sophomore at Ballston Spa High School this year. Staulters pleaded guilty in September to second-degree vehic-ular manslaughter. Once he is released from prison, Staulters will

be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he drives.

Schuylerville Woman Indicted in Summer Shooting Case

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

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

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

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

Saratoga Springs Teen Charged with Two Felonies in Two Months

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Saratoga Springs teenager stole a car January 8 from a Madison Avenue residence and crashed it the next day in Greenfield, trapping two underage females inside, police said. Damen M. Davis-Breuer, 17, of Ash Street was charged January 29 with

third-degree grand larceny, a fel-ony, after police say he stole a 2008 Acura from a residence sometime in the overnight hours of January 8. Police found the vehicle totaled on South Greenfield Road the after-noon of January 9 with two underage females trapped inside. Davis-Breuer was nearby but provided a false identity to police, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney office. Davis-Breuer was charged at the scene with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony, and false personation, a misdemeanor. Police and prosecutors said Davis-Breuer allegedly stole the Acura the same morning the car’s owner was planning to move to Florida. The victim had packed a rooftop carrier with his possessions, including his computer and other valuables. Police found the carrier unopened on a trail behind the Wilton Mall where Davis-Breuer had allegedly deserted it.

No one was seri-ously injured in the crash. This is the second time in two months that Davis-Breuer has been charged with a felony in the city.

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WeekofFebruary1–February7,2013 OBITuARIES 5

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

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

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

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

She was predeceased by her brother John Casmass.

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

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

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

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

Rosemary Litwak

John Joseph LeMay, Sr.Helen L. Berrigan

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

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

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

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


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

Born on August 3, 1936 in Dublin, MA he was the son of the late John and Frances Le May.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sis-ter Joan, brother Emmert; and most recently his wife, Frances Kondenar LeMay.

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

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

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


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

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

Survivors include three sons,

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

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

Juanita K. Stimpfle

Ethel F. Bounds

Ethel Falby

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

She was 101 years old. Born on September 13, 1911

in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Emory Daggs and Maud Wicks Daggs.

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

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

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

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

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

two brothers Edward and Nelson Brown and three sisters, Mary Lewis, Kathryn Maynard and Rose Marie Anuszewski.

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

of the late Edward Brown and Susan Wolf Brown.

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

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

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

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

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networks to relay information to other outside providers. The tech-nology isn’t just new for Wilton EMS, but also Zoll Medical as well.

“They’re also using us as a set up site since this is a pretty radical development for Zoll Medical, too. We’re going to be one of the first sites to do this,” said Nash.

When traveling through

Northern Saratoga County, cel-lular signals can vary by location. The Wilton EMS ambulances func-tion as mobile wireless internet hot spots, which allow their devices to function harmoniously during transport.

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

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

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

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

generated automatically as opposed to having to prompt it.”

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

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

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

“These devices let us send the

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

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

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

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

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


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

Schneider is the Director of Marketing and Economic Development Specialist for SEDC.

DCI looked for individuals who raised the bar in economic development, “those who have brought innovation, high stan-dards, strong character and a track record of success to their commu-nity and profession,” according to their website.

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

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

“We first looked at attracting main manufacturers like Ball and Quad Graphics,” said Schneider. “Then further down the road, we went after business like Target and Ace [at Exit 16.] We had to have a well-thought out plan to attract the right industry.”

Those industries involved the Luther Forest Tech Park and GlobalFoundaries.

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

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

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

“We use social media for pro-moting and educating the com-munity,” explained Schneider. “We have made some valuable connec-tions and it is really a great way to get people engaged in the business environment in Saratoga County.”

Continuing, she said that while the distinction of being named one of the movers and shakers of eco-nomic development has been an honor, she is happier the organiza-tion is doing something to encour-age the younger generation to become involved.

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

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

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

next generation of technological startups.”

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

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

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

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Emanatian Named Saratoga Springs Officer of the Year

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

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

“Investigator Emanatian is a very hands-on and determined investigator who never stays away from getting involved in a case. 2012 proved to be an extremely busy and rewarding year for Investigator Emanatian in terms of her responsibilities within the investigation division,” Catone said during the ceremony.

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

“Emanatian is the primary investigator who tracks the over

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

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

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

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

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

before heading to the designated meeting spot of Congress Park. He was confronted by Lt. Catone and Investigator John Barney and promptly placed under arrest. Jamieson is being tried in a Federal Court.

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

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

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

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


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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic High School students hosted a dance for the students of the other Diocesan high schools: Catholic Central, Bishop Maginn, and Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons, as well as students from LaSalle Institute. The proceeds of the dance are being donated to help a Catholic high school in New York which was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

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

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

Local Catholic High Schools Band Together for Sandy Victims

H.O.P.E. Clinic Adoptable Pets

Coconut and Keebler are sis-ters who are about a year old. They were dumped with a bunch of other cats along some train tracks. They are on the timid side, but are very nice kitties and warm up to you quickly.

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

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Middle School Future City team recently competed in the Capital District’s Future City Competition. The team’s city named Petra was located in a desert and included a water catchment and purification system, solar

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

Ballston Spa Middle School Team Competes in Future City Competition


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StartUp Weekend Saratoga Announces Location

Palio Merges With Ignite Health

Officers Installed for Builders Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Smart investors, like smart entrepreneurs, are always look-ing to learn from, and engage with entrepreneurs, other inves-tors and future business part-ners,” said Iannuzzu. “Startup Weekend-Saratoga is a phenom-enal opportunity to do exactly that, especially with the collabor-ative and open environment the organizers have created.”

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

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

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

The Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner was held in Clifton Park on January 15. The Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association is the pro-fessional trade association for the residential development, construc-tion and remodeling industry and affiliated with NYSBA and NAHB. For additional information on the organization, go to crbra.com.

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Saratoga National Opens Clifton Park Branch

Senior Hope New Board of Directors

Service Star Awardedat Saratoga Hospital

Francolino joins High Rock Realty

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

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

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

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

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

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

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Kristen Francolino has recently joined High Rock Realty as a licensed sales associate. She brings with her eight years of experience in buying and selling real estate in the Capital District and looks forward to serving all of her cli-ents’ residential real estate needs. High Rock Realty is a full service real estate company located at 193 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Kristen currently lives in Saratoga Springs and can be reached at (518) 527-8552 or at [email protected].

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Maple Avenue Students Grill Local Congressman in Q&A Session

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

tough, relevant questions pertain-ing to current controversial social and political issues.

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

hydraulic fracking. Tonko responded without hes-

itation, explaining that he “doesn’t necessarily support” fracking and that the method needs to be fur-ther researched in several areas before it should be implemented in New York.

From there, students continued to ask the Congressman questions

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

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

“We will provide what is essen-tial while protecting your Second Amendment rights for protec-tion, hunting and target shooting,” Tonko concluded.

A few students also questioned the way Congress maintains its finances and the country’s budget. A student named Josh asked why Congress created an unsustain-able budget, while another student asked Tonko’s opinions on privatiz-ing Social Security.

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

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

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

who have to be outside in the freez-ing New York climate.

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

Tonko added that the 112th Congress was “deemed the most dysfunctional term in the history of the House,” blaming the “rigid, far-right Tea Party thinking inside the House” for using “stall tactics, dis-investing in research and disinvest-ing in job creation.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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QUEENSBURY — SUNY Adirondack has appointed Dr. Martin McClinton dean for aca-demic affairs. Previously, Dr. McClinton was district director for academic affairs at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. McClinton will be responsi-ble for the daily supervision and operation of the instructional program at SUNY Adirondack. His duties will include coordinat-ing the development of the aca-demic schedule of credit courses; collaborating with faculty on the development of program pro-posals; leading campus based assessment of courses, general education, programs and certifi-cates; initiating and coordinat-ing partnerships with secondary schools and four-year colleges and universities; coordinating off-campus credit offerings at the Wilton Center, area high schools, and other sites; and assisting in the development of budgets for all academic programs and supervise and monitor these bud-gets throughout the fiscal year.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. is proud to announce their con-tinued monetary commitment to education and will be awarding a $1,000 student scholarship in 2013. The organization makes this schol-arship available annually to high school seniors who are planning to pursue a construction industry education.

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

BALLSTON SPA — These students will be representing Ballston Spa at the All County Orchestra and Jazz Band Festival on February 2:

6–7 Orchestra:Heather Aldous, Samantha

DeRagon, Nate Zink, Logan Scholer, Shane Tomasek, Caitlin Wania, Whitney Wright, and Sarah Sierzenga.

8–9 Orchestra:Jacob Grace, Thomas Sheffield,

Bryn Giambona, James Bonga, Kelsey Haltigan, Ayse Guvenilir, Gabriel Brown, Alexandra Franco, Madison Wachtel, Danica Smith, Taylor Poitras, and Drake McDonough.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES will hold open houses next week at its two Career and Technical Education Centers.

The F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs will have its Open House on Tuesday, February 5, and the Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls will open its doors Wednesday, February 6. Both Open Houses will run from 6–8 p.m.

Each Open House will feature demonstrations of the BOCES’ Career and Technical Education programs. Attendees will learn about industry certifications they can earn, in addition to college credit or advanced placement, through programs such as:

Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice Studies, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Early Childhood Education, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, Graphic and Visual Communications, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment, Horse Care, Horticulture

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

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

SUNY Adirondack Appoints Dr. Martin McClinton Dean for Academic Affairs

Dr. Martin McClintonpoems they wrote based on the quotes. Ms. Gallagher described the students’ poetry as “fantastic.” “I was so happy and proud to bring our students to this event,” she added.

Left to right in the photo are ninth-graders Drew Zeinhert, Eli Fisher, Tara Eaton, Scout Watkins, and senior Rosemary Palmateer. Also participating was Katya Leidig, who is not in the photo.

Ballston Spa Students Selected for Participation in All-County Music Festival

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

Saratoga Builders Association Offering $1,000 Student Scholarship Award

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

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

Each Open House is free and open to the public. For more infor-mation and directions, go to www.wswheboces.org/OpenHouse. WSWHE BOCES serves over 41,000 students of all ages and abilities in 31 rural and city/sub-urban districts, in a five-county region.

BOCES to Hold Open House February 5–6

10–12 Orchestra:Marisa Curcio, Caitlyn

Gardiner, Allison Friends, Janelle Rothacker, Lauren Bell, Sabrina Molyneaux, Andrea Killian, and Nicole Christopher.

High School Jazz BandMarley Amico, 1st Tenor, and

Hunter Somogie, Guitar.

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

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

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

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

“This is yet another important

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

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

“Today represents the begin-ning of an exciting period as we begin work to bring the Saratoga Casino experience to Black Hawk,” Gentile said. “I am looking for-ward to working with this tal-ented and dedicated team and to

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

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

Saratoga Harness Racing Completes Acquisition of Casino in Colorado

Mary Todd Lincoln— Was She Misunderstood?

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

as insanity.Recently brought to life on

the big screen by Sally Field in Lincoln, there’s a new compas-sion for, and interest in, this woman so loved by our beloved 16th president yet called “one of the most detested public women in American history” by historians. Books writ-ten about Mrs. Lincoln will be reviewed.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

More details on the event can be found below:

GENERAL INFORMATIONA variety of home and lifestyle businesses will exhibit on the main floor. Show hours are Friday, March 1, 5–9 p.m.; Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adult admission is $6; chil-dren 5–12, $1; children under 5 free. All proceeds from the show benefit charitable causes through the Rotary Club’s donations. Thank you for your support!

REGISTER FOR PRIZESThe show features lots of prizes, including:

• Door Prizes, sponsored by Allerdice Building Supply

• Big Prize: $250 gift certificate from Granite & Marble Works

• Grand Prize: 50-inch flat-screen TV courtesy of Champion Window

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

ExHIBITOR LIST AND DISCOuNT COuPON ONLINESee the website at www.rotaryho-meshow.com for updated show information, including a listing and map of exhibitors, as well as photos and news updates about the show. Print out a $1-off coupon to save on adult admission.

AREA BuSINESSES SPONSOR THE SHOWThe Rotary Club thanks the show’s generous sponsors for their support. The Adirondack Trust Company is the Show’s major sponsor. Other sponsors include Allerdice/ACE Hardware (door prizes), Champion Window (grand prize), Granite & Marble Works (supporting sponsor), The Saratogian (show program), Saratoga Today (show magazine), and Saratoga.com (hospitality).

SAVE $5 ON FRIDAY NIGHT ADMISSIONOn Friday night, March 1, adults can receive a $5 discount on home show admission by showing a din-ner receipt from a Saratoga Springs restaurant, dated between February 27 and March 2 (inclusive). The Home Show admission discount is good for up to two adults.

PLAN YOuR SARATOGA SuMMEROn Saturday, March 2, a “Summer Fun—Stay & Play Showcase”

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

PRESERVE AND RESTORE YOuR HISTORIC HOMEThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is hosting a Restoration Corner all weekend, where local specialists will be available from several local businesses to discuss plans for historic homes.

SPECIAL APPRECIATIONSeveral local organizations help to make this show possi-ble. In addition to the sponsors noted above, the Club thanks: Saratoga Springs City Center, Spa.net, Allerdice Party Rent-All, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, Advantage Press, and Best Buy.

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

Take Advantage of SalesPost-holiday sales are a terrific

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

skin in a way flannel can’t touch. When it comes to patterns, you’re no longer stuck with traditional options like snowflakes, penguins and polar bears. Many winter sheets are now available in smart-looking paisleys, plaids and solids.

Rest EasyCreating a luxurious bed-

room retreat is about having plenty of options for warmth. Large plush blankets are great for topping the bed when you want to relax before slipping under the sheets for the night. Add some large, fluffy European square pil-lows in a soft texture, like alpaca, to lean against while watching TV or reading.

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

On the floor, add sheepskin

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

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

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

Do It Yourself: Use Layering to Add Warmth, Coziness in Your Bedroom

WILTON —This long-awaited phase of the beautiful Floral Estates family neighborhood of custom homes is in the Saratoga School District (with Wilton taxes). A variety of floor plans are available starting in the $500s. This is a great place to start a family or just find more room for one that’s expand-ing. For more information, call Belmonte Builders at (518) 371-1000 or e-mail [email protected].

Standard FeaturesYour new Belmonte Builders

home includes many standard fea-tures that are typically upgrades. For example, all of the homes include stainless steel appliances as standard. Please feel free to com-pare our quality to other builders. You will see the difference you get with your new Belmonte home. Learn more about this Belmonte neighborhood and the high qual-ity standard features of the Floral Series homes.

Floor PlansBelmonte Builders’ award-

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

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

• Square footage, master suite location

• Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

• External elevations• Garage bays, just to name

a few

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

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

Belmonte Builders Announces Phase V at Floral Estates in Wilton


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

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

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

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

that you love because of your bud-get, do your best and bring back your favorite pieces and those that “go” in the space. Bring back large pieces, small furnishings and accessories and put them in differ-ent places to make them feel new. When you’re all finished, remove at least one accessory from each quad-rant of the room—there is such a thing as too many accessories!

With a little bit of elbow grease, you really can have a room that feels new. Stuck? That’s okay, I can help! Give me a call today to schedule your in-home de-cluttering consul-tation and start living clutter-free in 2013. You can find me on Facebook, my website at www.locustgro-vedesigns.com or by phone at (518) 222-9551.

Happy New Year!Dawn DiLorenzo

Locust Grove Designs

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

Don’t try to do it all at once. This is especially important if it’s been a long time since you’ve de-cluttered. You’re setting yourself up for failure if you try to tackle sev-eral rooms at once. Pick one room or even part of a room, and get to work. Look at your room with fresh eyes, as if you’ve never lived in your space. What things do you like? What don’t you like? What could you change in the short-term, and in the long-term? Make a budget and list by room and then prioritize your projects.

When you settle on which space you’re going to start with, remove everything from the room. If you can’t remove large pieces, pull them away from the wall to clean behind and make enough room so you can safely work around them. Remove all art, photos and throw

Be Clutter-Free in 2013

by Dawn DiLorenzofor Saratoga TODAY


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

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

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

Peggy is very matter-of-fact about their chosen profession. “Farming is a hard life, but a great place to bring up kids and grand-kids,” she said.

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

while Dick and Peggy still had a full slate of farm chores and proj-ects at home.

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

Many of their thirteen grand-children, willingly go to the farm to work, thinking that helping out isn’t far removed from play time. Granddaughter Katie “just loves the Market,” frequently working with Dick and Peggy and even for other vendors.

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

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

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

1 lb. Brookside Farm smoked bacon1 tsp. dried rosemary2 large onions3 leeks6 green onions3 cloves garlic6 large ‘boiling’ potatoes1 lb. carrots1½ cups Battenkill Valley Creamery

heavy cream

Directions

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

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

Dice the bacon and fry in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, and add to the pot. Drain off all but 2 to 4 tbsp. of the bacon fat.

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

While the onion family is cook-ing, cube the potatoes and carrots,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Invitations were sent out and phone calls from my once loyal friends started rolling in! Thank God there were not cell phones, texting and Facebook back then or it would have been much worse. My mother-in-law made it work by recruiting TV sets from all the relatives and put them in every room of her house.

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

if she wants to be called Paula then from now on we will all do it! Not a sound was heard until my mother-in-law asked if any-one wanted some more wine and from that day forward she was just Paula! The Super Bowl was played in New Orleans that year and it was Oakland Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles and it is back in the Big Easy again this year. We were worried about my friends not showing up but they came and reminded me every time they saw me that it was Super Sunday. We worried that Uncle Willie would drink too much and turn into one-eyed Willie and break things (not on purpose). He had two eyes but he would always close one when he had too much to drink. I still remember the look my future bride gave me from across the room! I still get weak in the knees just thinking about it. Do you know what she was thinking? “Someday, this guy is going to take me to a place to live and own a store where Marylou W., Bill P., David C. and that guy from Frasier hang out!’

Have a great Supper Bowl Sunday my foodie friends and remember: “Life Happens in the Kitchen”

BON APPETIT!Take care,

John and Paula Mae

My Supper Bowl Engagement

Ham ChowderFrom the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s Third Annual Soup Sampling Day


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

Super Delicious Super Bowl Recipes


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

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

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

Thanks to Christopher Walken’s character in the movie Wedding Crashers, I can confidently tell you that Maryland is known for two things: football and crab cakes. Here’s a recipe that replaces regular bread crumbs with Panko to give your bite-sized treats some crunch.

Ingredients

1 (eight ounce) package fresh lump crabmeat, drained

1½ cups Panko breading⅓ cup mayonnaise 3 green onions, chopped1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 eggs, lightly beaten Salt to taste

Mini Crab CakesDirections:

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

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

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

4. Cook the cakes on a large, greased griddle set to medium-low. You should cook each for about four minutes a side, or until golden brown. Salt to taste.

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

Chili is a great hearty food to enjoy during these cold January and February days. It is also a great dish to serve during Super Bowl Sunday. Here is one of our favorite Super Bowl Sunday Chili recipes from a cookbook we sell, conveniently called “A Gathering of Friends”:

Ingredients3 lbs chicken tenders Salt and pepper 2 lg. cans tomato sauce (29 oz. ea.) 1 lg. can crushed tomatoes (29 oz.

ea.)

John Reardon’s Championship Chicken Chili

1 bag frozen corn (16 oz.) 2 c. fresh green beans 3 cans kidney beans (15 oz. ea.) 2 cans black beans (15 oz. ea.) 4 tbsp. hot chili powder 4 tbsp. dried cumin 4 tbsp dried oregano ½ c. sugar 8 oz. cream cheese 1 c. fresh cilantro

Directions:Place frozen chicken tenders

in a large pot that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Lightly salt and pepper chicken ten-ders. Cover and allow chicken to cook until tender for 10 to 12 min-utes. When chicken is completely cooked, using forks, pull apart into bite-sized pieces and return to pot. Add all other ingredients and 1 c. of water. Simmer for an hour. As a gar-nish prepare chopped fresh toma-toes, diced avocados, grated cheese, torn lettuce and minced fresh cilan-tro. Finish with sour cream and your favorite tortilla chips.

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

Ingredients:6 ounces semisweet chocolate,

chopped3 ounces white chocolate, chopped1 pound strawberries with stems

(about 20), washed and dried

Chocolate Covered Strawberries That Look Like Footballs

Directions:Put the semisweet and white

chocolates into two separate heat-proof medium bowls. Fill two medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a sim-mer over medium heat.

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

Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from

the heat. Line a sheet pan with waxed paper. Holding the straw-berry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberries on the parchment paper. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

closet, a custom master bath with granite countertops and a porch you can walk out onto for a morn-ing stretch. The first floor also fea-tures hardwood floors throughout, complemented by dramatic cathe-dral ceilings and custom built-ins. With a marble surround and a cus-tom mantle, the gas fireplace adds a nice touch as it warms the house to make for a cozy atmosphere during cold winter days.

The house also contains an expandable bonus room that can function on its own, or be developed to provide additional living space. This room also features an upper deck that overlooks the lake for yet another room with a great view.

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

Back outside, the home has two sheds, a fully-covered mahogany porch overlooking the lake, dual-stamped concrete patios and a rear-enclosed porch with a hot tub.

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

School District, this large 3+ bed-room, 2 full bath home is perfect for any size family looking to enjoy all the wonderful amenities this loca-tion offers year round.

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

To learn more about this home or to schedule a time to visit it, con-tact Cynthia Quade of Signature Homes Realty at (518) 376-2965 or [email protected].

A Day at the Lake . . . Priceless78 Riley Cove in Malta, Offered at $739,900

List of Amenities:• 3+ bedrooms• 2 full baths• First floor master suite• Custom master bath w/granite

counter• Large Walk in closet with built in

at master• Full covered mahogany porch

overlooking lake• Porch off master bedroom• Open Great room design • Maple cabinets in kitchen w/

crown molding• Granite snack bar• Hardwood floors throughout

first floor• Dramatic cathedral ceilings• Custom built-ins throughout• Gas fireplace with marble

surround• Custom mantle• Expandable bonus room for add’l

living space• Deck at bonus room overlook-

ing Lake• Rear enclosed porch with hot tub• Well landscaped private home site• Oversized 3+ car heated

garage—great for cars, boats, toys and more

• Two sheds• 100’ of unobstructed lake front-

age-Saratoga Lake• 60’ +/– deep water dock• Boat ramp• Dual Stamped concrete patios• 100’ Beach Front• HOA $150 per year covers snow

removal for roads

Welcome Home

by Chelsea DiSchianofor Saratoga TODAY


Ballston

24 Sycamore St. $302,821. Heritage Builders Group LLC, sold property to Kenneth and Patricia Bosen.

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

106–107 Seelye Drive $310,000. Brian and Lori Cramer sold property to Lorraine Beck and Heather Mutinsky.

25 Beachwood Dr. $237,000. Lisa Willard sold property to Michael and Kristina Rolfes.

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

202 Scotchbush Rd. $158,000. Rita Michalec sold property to Timothy and Caitlin Welch.

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

8 Lakehill Rd. $199,000. Julie Reuther sold property to Lance and Michelle Law.

6 Matchwood Lane $266,361. Heritage Builders Group LLC, sold property to Kevin Rayball.

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

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

11 Chapel Hill Blvd. $456,000. Scott Lansing sold property to Jennifer Keefer.

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

20 Forestbrook Dr. $299,980. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Paul Ruzick.

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

Malta

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

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

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

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

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

34 Arrow Wood Place $130,000. Thelma Glennon sold property to Thuc Lam.

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

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

217 Thimbleberry Rd. $187,000. Devon and Stefanie Watson

sold property to Christopher Robishaw and Tanya Wason.

16 Glade Mallow Rd. $230,000. Donald Wilock sold property to Robert and Lisa Petta.

7 Callaghan Blvd. $379,900. Blitman Rosen Development LLC sold property to Kristie Ford.

2 Cottonwood Ct. $1450. Martin and Linda Terwilliger sold property to Guardian Preservation LLC.

6 Wake Robin Rd. $140,000. Dawn Borysewicz sold property to Shaun Hampston.

18 Lake Ave. $184,000. Barbara Gulan and James Bond sold property to Marybeth and Courtney Max.

9 Pinewood Dr. $217,500. Patricia and Michael MacClellan sold property to Jason and Maria Jones.

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

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

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

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

95 Meadow Rue Place $209,000. Adam Langford sold property to Lanny and Ashley Aulbach.

Saratoga Springs

7 Joshua Ave. $85,000. Landfall Holdings LLC sold property to Polito Homes at Park Grove LLC.

69 Wright St. $200,000. Frank Barbera sold property to Brian Spearman (as Trustee).

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

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

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

26 Arrowhead Rd. $400,000. Jeremiah and Kerry Leary sold property to Gina Peca.

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

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

11 Lakewood Ave. $155,000. William Northrup (by Exec.) sold property to Richard and Pamela Farrell.

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

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

135 Crescent St. $500,000. L and M Saratoga LLC sold property to 135 Crescent St. Associates LLC.

386 Caroline St. $286,000. James Doyle sold property to New Dawn Properties LLC.

11 Tamarack Trail $190,000. Joseph and Pamela Barrington sold property to William and Ann Argentine.

227 Washington St. $147,000. Giulio Amato sold property to 227 Washington LLC.

140 Grand Ave. $235,000. Anita Turner sold property to James Coker.

138–140 Church St. $650,000. Brian Lee and Patricia Carson sold property to Mountain Lake Ventures LLC.

59 Curt Blvd. $165,000. Andrew and Jodi Frank sold property to Tyler DeMarco.

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

19 Railroad Place $2,400,000. RR Depot LLC sold property to 19 Railroad LLC.

61 Sarazen St. $342,000. Michael Baker sold property to Michael Quartararo.

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

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

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

53 Greenfield Ave. $1,194,000. Robert and Charlene Courtney sold property to Matthew and Lorna Kapusta.

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

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

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

246 Ballston Ave. $200,000. Anthony Ricciardone (as Trustee) sold property to Linda Fountain.

40 Pinewood Ave. $500,000. William and Diane Yurkewicz sold property to Charlene Courtney.

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

25 Glenmore Ave. $339,900. Andrew and Stacey Barrick sold property to Timothy and Janine O’Brien.

18 Division St. unit 413 $582,675. 513 Broadway LLC sold property to Carson Lee Land Holdings LLC.

8 Karista Springs Dr. $207,000. Andrew George and Theodora Lascaris sold property to Donald VanVranken.

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

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

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

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

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

4 Park Valley North $625,000. Marshall Sigle (as Trustee) sold property to Jeffrey and Lorraine Klembczyk.

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

557 Lake Ave. Lot 1B $10,000. Marian Tavolacci (as Trustee) sold property to Less Laska.

557 Lake Ave. Lot 1A $240,000. Marian Tavolacci (as Trustee) sold property to Less Laska.

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

Wilton

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

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

38 Smithbridge Rd. $399,500. Robert Rothchild, Francis Zilka, and Timothy Zilka sold property to 1240 Saratoga Road LLC.

712 Route 9 $315,000. William and Kathleen Johnson sold property to Patricia Harrison.

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

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

13 Preserve Way $435,000. Christopher and Laurie Hinds sold property to Jeanette Keating.

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

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

10 Dakota Dr. $295,000. Christopher and Nicole Gambacurta sold property to Frances and Elba Dore.

30 Smith Bridge Rd. $159,900. Alfred Moses sold property to Antonio and Sarah Calderon.

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

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

14 Newington Ave. $230,000. Joseph McGuire sold property to Matthew and Jennifer Cinquanti.

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


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

Why does this happen so often in the wintertime?

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

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

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

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

Repellent Sprays “In the last five or 10 years,

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

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

Fencing and/or NettingFencing, whether chained,

wooden or electrical, can be a very effective tool for keeping deer out of the yard depending on their height. Deer can jump as high as seven feet, so an eight-foot fence is rec-ommended if you want complete

assurance that deer will not enter your yard or garden.

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

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

Plant Items that Deer Dislike“Deer don’t like plants in the

spruce family or the arborvitae family,” Berninger said.

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

use Scare TacticsOne of the best ways to keep

deer off of your property is to have a dog outside or nearby. Deer are easily scared away by dogs, and will learn not to return to your property. Though another scare tactic is to place noisemaking or visual devices around the garden or shrubbery, deer are not easily frightened by lights or sound and can learn to acclimate to the sounds quickly.

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

Helpful Methods to Reducing Deer Damage to Your Plants

by Chelsea DiSchianoSaratoga TODAY

Here is a list of plants and shrubs that deer tend to like or dislike:

Best Liked PlantsAlternate leaved dogwoodAppleBasswoodCedar, white or arborvitaeFlowering dogwoodMaplesMountain mapleSassafrasStaghorn sumacWintergreenWitch hobbleYew

Deer Resistant PlantsAlderAspen or poplarBalsamBeechBlack locustBuckthorn

Deer Resistant Plants (cont’d)Gooseberry Gray birchGrey-stemmed dogwoodHawthornIronwood (Hop hornbeam)Mountain laurelMusclewood (Blue beech)Paper birchPin cherryPitch pineRaspberry and blackberryRed cedarRed pineRhododendronScotch pineSheep laurelSprucesSweet fernTamarackWhite pine

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Village of Ballston Spa:66 Front Street(518) 885-5711www.ballstonspany.org

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City of Saratoga Springs:474 Broadway(518) 587-3550www.saratoga-springs.org2/5: City Council, 7 p.m.

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

Upcoming Town Meetings

“We the People” Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 1Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.Three clusters of institutions—the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelming power of the market? This two-part series led by Skidmore faculty will explore this question. Specific themes for part 1: sports in society, education, human service agencies, and digital technology and the internet. For more information visit: www.Skidmore.edu/tang.

Community Volunteer ExpoBallston Spa Rotary is sponsoring a Community Volunteer Expo for residents of the Ballston Spa area on Sunday, February 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at BACC gymnasium, 20 Malta Ave. in the village. Over two dozen community groups will take part, offering volunteer opportunities to those who want to be more involved in their community. Rotarians are hosting the event in recognition that a high level of volunteerism makes a vibrant community, benefiting everyone. More detailed information can be viewed at Rotary’s website, www.ballstonsparotary.com.

Shelters of Saratoga GalaShelters of Saratoga will hold its third annual gala at Longfellows Restaurant from 6 – 9 p.m. on March 14. The cocktail party will feature local musical talent, hors d’oeuvres, and live and silent auctions.Shelters of Saratoga is the only adult emergency homeless shelter in the greater Saratoga region. Please contact Cindy Harrington at (518) 581-1097 or [email protected] for tickets and further details.

Reptile AdventureTouch a snake! Pet a turtle! See eye to eye with a South American Frog! Learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild and more at Reptile Adventure at the Malta Community Center on Thursday, February 21 from 1–1:45 p.m. This “wild” winter break adventure is for children in grades K-8. Adult is required to stay. Registration is required for children only, by Thursday, February 14. This program is sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets. Call the Malta Community Center for more information at (518) 899-4411.

Malta to hold Armed Forces Day ParadeThe Town of Malta has begun planning a special salute to the military by holding a parade on Saturday, May 18 – “Armed Forces Day.” The committee is seeking the support and involvement of the many groups that have previously contributed to Malta Military, Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day in September, as well as encouraging new ones. Invitations are going out to area military groups, especially those that served in Iraq since 2003. In addition, the committee is inviting Iraq and Afghanistan veterans at large to join in an ad-hoc formation from various service branches—including currently serving and former service members—for one joint march element. Individuals and groups interested in getting involved or seeking more information can contact Paul Fanning by email [email protected] or leave a message for the Veterans Committee with the Director of Parks & Recreation, Audrey Ball at (518) 899-4411.

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

of the National Center for Film and Video presentation at the American Film Institute. She is a film commentator on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. The program will consist of a brief history of the Oscars, but emphasis will be on ”the politics” of the Academy Awards such as why are some actors, directors and movies nominated and not others. There will be opportunity for questions. The Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library is located in the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. The program is open to all and refreshments will be served.

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

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club BreakfastThe Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory will be cooking breakfast on February 10, 8–11 a.m. and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost is for adults $6; children $3. Everyone is welcome.

Indoor Farmers’ Market Offers Organic SeedsThe next monthly Ballston Spa Indoor Farmers’ Market will take place on Saturday, February 9 in the Cornell Cooperative Extension auditorium at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. until noon. At the February market, the Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will be selling seeds as a fundraiser. The seeds are from High Mowing Seed Company of Vermont and are 100% organic. Individual seed packets and seed packet collections, perfect for gift giving, will be available. There is no cost for shipping. Orders will be taken at the February market and distributed at the March market.

A CCE Master Gardener will be on hand to answer any questions. Future markets will take place on March 16, April 6, and May 4. For more information please visit the BSBPA website www.ballston.org or call (518) 885-2772.

21st Annual Interagency Awareness DayHealth and human service organizations are invited to participate in the 21st annual Interagency Awareness Day and will be held Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Dance Center on the Skidmore College Campus, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Display and distribute information about your organization and learn about services offered by over 90 health and human service agencies. Tables are $30 per organization and admission is free. For more information call Saratoga County EOC, Dottie Sellers, at (518) 587-3158, ext. 111.

Call for Folk or Irish Musicians and DancersCome audition for an opportunity to showcase your talent during “Café Malta-Irish Style,” an intimate coffee house at the Malta Community Center on Saturday evening, March 16. They are looking for talented musicians, vocalists, small acoustic bands, storytellers and/or dancers. The show is planned for the day before St. Patrick’s Day, so Irish tunes would be fun, but not mandatory. Auditions are held by appointment only. MCC is also looking for three to four talented teen or young adult singing waiters and/or waitresses. Contact Elyse Young at (518) 899-4411 x 305 or [email protected] for more details or to schedule an audition.

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

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Friday, February 1American Red Cross Blood DriveKeller Williams Real Estate (rear office) 38 High Rock Ave. Saratoga Springs, Noon–5 p.m.For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

WinterFest Candlelight Ski and SnowshoeSaratoga Spa State Park6–8 p.m.Families are invited to enjoy an evening at Spa State Park’s free candlelight ski and snowshoe event. In addition to a one-mile candlelit loop, the park will be offering ice skating and hot food and drinks. Snowshoes will be available to rent. This event will take place at the Warming Hut. This is a weather dependent event. Please call Ali Schweizer at (518) 584-2000 ext. 116 for more information.

Saturday, February 2Special Olympics Regional Winter GamesSki West Mountain, Queensbury8 a.m.–4 p.m.Cheer on our New York athletes as they compete for medals in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, qualifying for State Games. Free to watch. For more information call (518) 388-0790

American Red Cross Blood DriveCompany 4 Firehouse (kitchen & meeting room) 613 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs8 a.m.–1 p.m.

VolkswalkStart point: Bruegger’s Bagels, 453 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m.Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fitness, Fun and Friendship. A “volkswalk” is a leisurely walk (typically 10K or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked

trail. Registration 30 minutes before start. For more information visit www.ava.org or ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Saratoga Film Forum: “Chasing Ice”Saratoga Art Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.“Chasing Ice” is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of the changing planet. The film will be followed by a discussion with Catherine Hill, the Harder Chair at Skidmore College, and Adirondacker Jerry Jankins, a widely recognized biologist, researcher and author. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $7 for the general public, $5 for Film Forum members and students with ID. Learn more about the Saratoga Film Forum at www.saratogafilmforum.org, (518) 584-FILM or [email protected].

Sunday, February 3Breakfast BuffetSaratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs8:30–11 a.m.Fruit cocktail, French toast/pancakes, potatoes, sausage and ham, corned b eef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee, tea. Donation requested: Adults $8; Military (active/retired with ID card) $7; Children 5-12 $6; Under 5 Free. Takeout $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Wilton Wildlife: WinterFest Snowshoe Event at Camp SaratogaWilton Wildlife Preserve & Park: Camp Saratoga10 a.m.–2 p.m.Get some outdoor exercise before the Superbowl and celebrate WinterFest on our groomed ski and snowshoe trails. We will have a bonfire, hot cocoa, and snowshoes will be available at Parking Lot 1 at Camp Saratoga; free for members or $3/pair for non-members. For more information call (518) 450-0321.

Monday, February 4Drop in Family StorytimeSaratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room10:15–10:45 a.m.The story time is for children of all

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

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

Tuesday, February 5Special Parent/Child WorkshopSaratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room9:30–10:30 a.m. & 10:45–11:45 a.m. Children ages 12–36 months and their parent or caregiver will participate in interactive hands on learning and play stations. A children’s librarian will lead a circle time with song and movement activities. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

Wednesday, February 6Katrina Trask Cooperative Nursery School Open House24 Circular Ave. Saratoga Springs (Presbyterian-New England Congregation Church, Nolan House Bldg.) 9–11 a.m.This is a great opportunity to meet our teachers and tour our classroom. We believe that children learn through play. The school offers a uniquely positive preschool experience for three and four year olds, providing an opportunity for social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. For more information call (518) 584-8968 or email [email protected].

Special Library BabiesSaratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.An informal playgroup for babies under 24 months with the parent/caregiver. For more information call (518) 584-7860 press 3.

A.L.L. Storyteller: Margaret French—Enchanted Turnips…Stories to Feed Your ImaginationSUNY Empire State College, Room 126 (the Rotunda), 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

Noon–1 p.m.The Academy of Life Long Learning (ALL) invites the public to its fifth annual Storytellers Series. A popular, free, brown bag lunch and learn series, with a different A.L.L. professional storyteller each Wednesday. This session will be canceled if Saratoga Springs schools are closed. A school delay will not cancel the session. For more information visit: www.esc.edu/ALL or call (518) 587-2100 ext. 2415.

Thursday, February 7American Red Cross Blood DriveStewarts Ice Cream Building 2 (conference room-warehouse)461 Rt 9 N, Saratoga Springs 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Saratoga Hospital (Cafeteria) 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.For more information call 1-800-REDCROSS.

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

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FridayThis Friday at The Wonder Room, guests can enjoy a free Music Together demonstration class with Sylvia Bloom from Eenie Meenie Music. Open play from 9–3 p.m., free music class at 10 a.m. Friday is Game Night at Abigail’s Tea and Tiaras! This drop-off program features fun games, pizza, drinks, treats, prizes and fun! Call ahead to reserve your spot, (518) 885-6080. Cost is $15 per child.

SaturdayIt might not feel much like winter, but it’s Winterfest Weekend in Saratoga! Chowderfest is an event you won’t want to miss. Starting at 11am, you can sample chowders from many of your favorite Saratoga restaurants for $1. Vote on your favorites, or just sample for fun. Best bet is to go early in the day for the easiest parking and navigation. Not feeling like chowder? The National Museum of Dance will be open for Saturday Play Days from 10-3 p.m.. Adults are free and children 4 and up are $3 each.

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

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House of Lords?46 Mucky place47 Actress West48 Tool for some summer Olympians49 Barnyard beast50 Home in the woods52 Summer sunset hour54 Academy for special operatives?58 Kuala Lumpur locale62 Long bones63 Musician for whom New Orleans’s

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At the Movies with Trey Roohan

Les MisérablesCould you build a new life with mistakes of your past

haunting you? What if you had to do it more than once? Everyone has a breaking point. What if you reached yours and had further to go?

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

bishop lies to the authorities, claiming the silver was a gift, thereby facilitating Valjean’s release. Valjean breaks parole and is reborn as an honest man but Javert vows to find and arrest him. Eight years after the bishop’s kind act, Jean has become a factory owner and the mayor of a small town. One of his workers, Fantine (portrayed by Anne Hathaway), is exposed as an unwed mother and fired by her lecherous foreman. Fantine (Hathaway), with no other options, resorts to prostitution to support herself and send whatever she has left to her daughter Cosette. Seen arguing with a customer by the rigidly moral Javert, who is now police inspector, Fantine seems destined for imprisonment. Luckily, Valjean inter-venes and brings Fantine to a hospital. Despite initial suspicions that the mayor is Valjean, Javert arrests another man he believes to be Valjean and offers the mayor his resignation. Valjean declines, exonerates the man believed to be him and goes on the run. Rather than concerning himself solely with his own freedom, Valjean seeks out the daughter of the now-deceased Fantine who is being “cared for” by a pair of unscrupulous innkeepers. Those innkeepers (portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham Carter) extort a large sum of money before allowing Valjean to leave with Cosette and then inform the police who are hot on his trail. Nine years later, Cosette (who has, of course, grown and is now portrayed by Amanda Seyfried) is still being cared for by Valjean and, after a chance encounter with a revolutionary, falls in love instantly. That revolutionary (Marius, portrayed by Eddie Redmayne) is the object of a one-sided crush by the daughter of Cosette’s for-mer caretakers. Her name is Eponine (played by Samantha Barks) and while she has little or no interest in politics, she joins Marius’s revolution almost immediately.

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

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

Decent, Descent, DissentDecent means proper or honest.The play’s interpretation was done in a decent manner.Many people consider Rick a thoughtful and decent individual.Descent means a downward slope or family origin.The airplane’s sudden descent alarmed many passengers.When one mentions the descent of man, we think of Darwin.Dissent means disagreement.If the cause made real sense, there would not be much dissent.

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

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Complete the grid soeach row, column and3-by-3 box (in boldborders) containsevery digit, 1 to 9. Forstrategies on how tosolve Sudoku, visitwww.sudoku.org.uk

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — As President Obama begins his sec-ond term, and against the back-drop of public disillusionment with government and the heated debate over second amendment rights, the Tang Museum is offer-ing an opportunity for visitors to step back and re-engage with their Constitution and renew their sense of citizenship.

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

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

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

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

most fundamental level and impart the gravitas and complexity that characterize the ritual and real-ity of community empowerment,” said Tang Associate Curator Rachel Seligman, who organized Meetings. “These images present us with the enactment of our highest demo-cratic ideals, while at the same time revealing the everyday and mun-dane aspects of performing the duties they represent.”

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

Friday, January 25 at NoonLunchtime conversation with Paul Shambroom

Photographer Paul Shambroom will discuss his four-year project of photographing town council meet-ings across the United States. Bring your own lunch; drinks and dessert provided.

Thursday, January 31, 7 p.m.Government by and for the People

Skidmore senior Jean Ann Kubler will lead a discussion of democratic ideals and obstacles. The workshop is designed to engage people of all ages in conversations about what the role of government is and what it can be.

Thursday, February 7, 7 p.m. Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 1

Three clusters of institutions—the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant

over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelm-ing power of the market? This two-part series led by Skidmore faculty will explore this question. Specific themes for part 1: sports in soci-ety, education, human service agen-cies, and digital technology and the Internet.

Tuesday, February 12, 7 p.m.Panel Discussion: Civil Society for Sale, Part 2

Three clusters of institutions—the market, the polity, and the civil society—have been especially important and relatively balanced in American history. Now, however, the market economy is dominant over the other two spheres. Can anything hold back the overwhelm-ing power of the market? This two-part series led by Skidmore faculty will explore this question. Specific themes for part 2: social movements, religion, unions, and academia.

Thursday, February 21, 7 p.m. “Slow Democracy” workshop with author Susan Clark

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

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

Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.Lecture by Jeffrey Clements: Corporations Are Not People: Responding to the Supreme Court in Citizens United

Clements heads Free Speech for People, an organization dedi-cated to challenging the creation of Constitutional rights for corpora-tions and to overturning the 2010 Supreme Courts ruling on Citizens vs. Federal Election Commission through a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.Crowd-Sourced Constitutional Convention

Students and faculty from Skidmore College’s Government Department will lead a conversa-tion about the current state of the U.S. Constitution. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What would people like to see added? What do people think might be removed?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy the day and stay the night! The party continues well into the night after Chowderfest ends with several bars & restaurants offer-ing dinner specials and live enter-tainment. Several Saratoga area hotels are also offering special rates for Chowderfest goers. More infor-mation can be found at www.discov-ersaratoga.org/chowderfest.

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

American Culinary Federation (Glens Falls chapter)

American Red Cross—serving chowder from their emergency response vehicle parked in front of the Visitor’s Center on Broadway

Bailey’s CafeBen & Jerry’s of Saratoga—Dessert

Chowder: ‘Phish Chowder’ with M&M ‘croutons’ and a touch of whipped cream

Bettie’s CakesBoca BistroBon Ton Fish Market—serving from

Hungry Spot Cafe, fresh sword-fish chowder

Bookmakers at Holiday InnBread Basket BakeryBullpen—chowder provided by

Horseshoe Inn Bar & GrillCantinaCeltic Treasures—chowder provided

by the Local Pub & TeahouseChez Pierre—serving from the City

Center, crabby swiss chowderChianti RistoranteChildren’s Museum of Saratoga—

serving from Flores Fine Art Gallery

Circus Cafe—serving New England Clambake chowder with clams, crabmeat, chicken & more

Comfort Kitchen—serving New York State Oyster chowder

Dango’sDruthers Brewing CompanyEsperanto—serving Southwest BBQ

pork w/red beans, bacon, bell pepers, onions, corn chowder and also a coconut, tofu and veg. chowder

Fifty South—serving from the City Center, corn & potato chowder, seafood pura vida, both gluten free, local vegetables & dairy products

Forno BistroGaffney’s RestaurantGreat Bay Seafood Restaurant—

serving from the City Center

Hattie’s RestaurantHenry Street TaproomThe Ice House—serving smoked pork

& sweet potato corn chowderInn at Saratoga—serving beef brisket

chowderIrish Times Pub and Restaurant—

serving Reuben chowderIzumi Asian Bistro & LoungeJacob & Anthony’s American GrilleLegends CafeLillian’s Restaurant—serving New

England Clam chowderThe Local Pub & Teahouse—serving

whiskied leeks with white truffle potatoes and sweet corn in an Irish ale broth, gluten-free and vegetarian

Longfellows RestaurantMaestro’s at the Van DamMax London’s Restaurant & BarThe Mine—serving clam chowder by

Jody’s TavernMoby Rick’s Seafood—serving from

Saratoga Paint and Sip StudioNove Italian Restaurant—serving

from the City CenterOlde Bryan InnOlde Saratoga Brewing Company—

serving from Bourbon Street seafood chowder made with Saratoga lager

One Caroline StreetPaddock LoungePanza’s Restaurant & CateringParting GlassPeabody’s Sports Bar and GrillePhila FusionPJ’s BAR-B-QSA—serving home-

made corn chowder (vegetarian) or add a meat of your choice for a taste tour of American BAR-B-Q

Plum Dandy—serving brownie bat-ter dessert chowder

Prestwick Chase of Saratoga—serv-ing from the City Center

Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club—serving classic New England clam chowder

Putnam’s at Gideon Putnam Resort—serving from the City Center

Putnam Market—serving salmon and shrimp chowder

Saratoga Casino & Raceway—serv-ing from the City Center, Southwest shrimp and jalapeno bacon chowder

Saratoga City TavernSaratoga Springs Fire Department

Station #1 —serving from 60 Lake Avenue, ham & potato chowder

Scallions RestaurantSeven Horse PubSperry’s Restaurant—serving

Balinese style seafood chowder with sweet potatoes, tomato, coconut milk & ginger

Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria—serving Creole crab and corn chowder

The Springs—serving London Sea chowder-roasted corn, chopped clams, died potatoes, bacon, haddock fish, crab meat

The Stadium CafeStarting Gate Bar & Grill—serving

Starting Gate vegetarian chow-der and also a Buffalo chicken chowder

Sushi Thai Garden RestaurantUno Chicago Grill—serving from

Thirteen, Windy City ChowderWest Side StadiumWheatfield’s Bistro & Wine BarWheatfield’s Restaurant & BarThe Wine Bar

Serving Dog Chowder:Dawgdom—Heather Bohm-Tallman

Photography will have their DoggieBooth,no sitting fee and kids are free!

Impressions of Saratoga—serving Cory’s Choice Chowder, all pro-ceeds donated to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter in mem-ory of Cory

Sloppy Kisses—serving Dog Drool Soup

2013 Participants

Photos courtesy of MarkBolles.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Ballet of Canada, one of the world’s top international dance com-panies, will present acclaimed works by award-winning Canadian chore-ographers James Kudelka and Crystal Pite during its debut engagement at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, July 16 - 18. The mixed repertory program featuring Kudelka’s “The Four Seasons” and Pite’s “Emergence” will be performed on the company’s Opening Night in Saratoga. The com-pany’s tour will also include its pro-duction of great Romantic classic “Giselle,” a work which will have its first performance at SPAC.

“The National Ballet of Canada is a major force in the ballet world, equally renowned for its commit-ment to the classical tradition as to contemporary exploration. SPAC audiences will have a front-row seat to both as we welcome this superb, world-class company to our dance season for the first time in 2013,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s presi-dent & executive director.

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

of classic story ballet ‘Giselle’ as well as two works each regarded as mod-ern masterpieces: James Kudelka’s ‘The Four Seasons’ and ‘Emergence’ by Crystal Pite.”

James Kudelka’s “The Four Seasons,” a work touted by critics and audiences as a “modern masterpiece,” is set to Vivaldi’s popular composition. Intended to be a portrayal of the jour-ney of life, the work integrates solos and pas de deux through the youth-ful seasons of Spring and Summer to the more melancholic transition to Fall and Winter. The New York Times praised the work as “a masterpiece of our time…only Mr. Kudelka can infuse passion into virtuosity in this way.” Kudelka is a globally acclaimed choreographer who has created more than 70 ballets for dance companies throughout the world.

“Emergence” by Crystal Pite has been praised by the “Vancouver Sun,” as “a showstopper of a con-temporary dance work.” The win-ner of four Dora Awards, including “Outstanding Production,” when it premiered in 2009, “Emergence” delivers a thrilling and eerie theat-rical impact through various ele-ments including striking hive-like sets, black costumes, a driving elec-tronic score by Owen Belton, and expertly synchronized choreogra-phy. Pite, an award-winning cho-reographer and the founder and artistic director of Kidd Pivot Dance Company in Vancouver, Canada, is

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regarded as one of the top choreog-raphers of her generation.

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

Founded by British dance star Celia Franca in 1951, The National Ballet of Canada has been a major force in the world of ballet since Rudolf Nureyev performed with it in the mid-1960s and brought the company to New York. With nearly 70 dancers and its own orchestra, the company ranks as one of the world’s top international dance companies. The company, which makes its home at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, is led by artistic director Karen Kain.

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

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Local GigsWeek of 2/1-2/7 Send listings to

[email protected]

Saturday, 2/2:Radio Junkies, 9 pm@ irish times—58303

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

Rusty Edge, 9 pm@ the mill—899.5253

Hair of the Dog, 9 pm@ the parting glass—583.1916

Live Music, 6:30 pm@ primelive ultra lounge—583.4563

Capital Zen, 10 pm@ putnam den- 584.8066

DJ Nick Papa Giorgio, 9 pm@ vapor—306.5275

Sunday, 2/3:Saratoga Chamber Players, 3 pm@ saratoga springs united methodist church—584-3720

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

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

Open Mic Nights:Sun. Open Mic, 7 pm @ bailey’s—583.6060

Tue. w/Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ gaffney’s—587.7359

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

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

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

Friday, 2/1:EW Quartet, 9 pm@ 9 Maple Ave—583.2582

Nick Macchia, 9 pm@ bailey’s—583.6060

Vivid, 9 pm@ bentley’s—899.4300

Rat Tail Jimmy, 9 pm@ bayou cafe—384.7226

Cliff Eberhardt, 8 pm@ caffè lena—58322

Acoustic Circus, 9 pm@ gaffney’s—587.7359

Dana and Jim, 8 pm@ irish times—58303

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

Marcus Duo, 10 pm@ the mill—899.5253

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

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

The Garcia Project, 9 pm@ putnam den- 584.8066

Quinn’s Eskimos, 8 pm@ ravenswood—583.4563

The Audiostars, 8 pm@ vapor—583.4563

Saturday, 2/2:Jon LeRoy Quartet, 9 pm@ 9 Maple Ave—583.2582

Dana and Jim, 9 pm@ bailey’s—583.6060

Jack Landron, 8 pm@ caffè lena—58322

The Blackouts, 9 pm@ gaffney’s—587.7359

DON’T MISS

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

adirondack christian Fellowship

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton587-0623; acfsaratoga.comServices: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

adirondack Friends meeting

27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls793-3755, [email protected]; www.adirondackfriends-meeting.orgRegina Baird Haag, pastoral ministerServices: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

the alliance church257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa885-6524Services: Morn. Worship 10:30 a.m.

assembly of God Faith chapel

6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville695-6069Rev. Jason ProctorServices: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

assembly of God Saratoga

118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs584-6081Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill reformed church

560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill695-3074Rev. Janet VincentServices: 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 Spa885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United methodist church

101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa885-6886Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda episcopal church

41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs584-5980Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m.

church of christ at clifton park

7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.comServices: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

christ community reformed church

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

christ episcopal church

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

christian restoration ministries

Saratoga Senior Center5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs796-4323Pastor Pat RoachServices: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

congregation Shaara tfille

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs584-2370; saratogasynagogue.orgServices: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible

corinth Free methodist church

20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth654-9255; 792-0271Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

corinth United methodist church

243 Main Street, [email protected]: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

cornerstone community church

Malta Commons, Malta899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.orgAssociate Pastor Paul ShepherdServices: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

corpus christi roman catholic community

2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, [email protected]: 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 Spa786-3100;[email protected]: Sunday: 9:15 a.m.

First Baptist church of Saratoga Springs

45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs584-6301Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist church of Ballston Spa

202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa885-8361; bspabaptist.orgServices: 10:30 a.m. worship9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)

First presbyterian church of Ballston Spa

22 West High St., Ballston Spa885-5583Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Full Gospel tabernacle207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort793-2739Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United methodist church

2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway882-6520www.galway-united-meth-odist-church.comServices: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. in July and August)

Grace Brethren church137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa587-0649Rev. Dan PierceServices: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace community church

Pastor David Moore899-7777, [email protected]: 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 Center893-7429Services: 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., Mechanicville664-4442Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope church206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa885-7442Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United methodist

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

living Springs community church

59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs584-9112Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

living Waters church of God

4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs587-0484; livingwaterscog.usServices: Sundays 10 a.m.

malta presbyterian church

Dunning Street, Malta899-5992Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

malta ridge United methodist church

729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta581-0210Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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middle Grove United methodist church

581-2973Pastor Bonnie BatesServices: Sunday 9 a.m.Handicapped accessible

New Horizon church150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs587-0711Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New life Fellowship51 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.–Noon Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar churchShenendehowa High School West Auditorium, Clifton Park371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Saratoga reformed church

48 Pearl St., Schuylervilleoldsaratogareformed-church.orgServices: Sunday 10:30 a.m.Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone church (american Baptist)

159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa583-1002Services: Sunday: 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:00; Service 10:30 Coffee & Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group

Our lady of Grace roman catholic church

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake399-5713Services: Saturday 5 p.m.Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.Handicapped accessible.

presbyterian-Ne congregational church

24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs584-6091; pnecc.orgServices: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United methodist church

466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al JohnsonServices: Sunday 9 a.m.Handicapped accessible.

river of Hope Fellowship100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.comServices: Sunday 10 a.m.

roman catholic church of St. peter

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs584-2375Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m.

St. clement’s roman catholic church

231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs584-6122Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m.

St. George’s episcopal church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park371-6351; [email protected]: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s roman catholic church

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center893-7680; [email protected];www.stjosephschurch-greenfieldcenter.orgServices: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible

St. mary’s roman catholic church

167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa885-7411; stmarysbsta.orgServices: 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 Falls893-7680; [email protected]: Sunday 8:30 am.Handicapped accessible.

St. paul’s evangelical lutheran church

149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. peter lutheran church2776 Route 9, Malta583-4153Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. thomas of canterbury242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoonst-thomas-of-canterbury.orgServices: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga abundant life church

2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.orgServices: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga chabad130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs526-0773; [email protected]; saratogachabad.com

Saratoga Friends meeting (Quaker)

Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs587-7477; 399-5013Services: 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 Springs882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Shenendehowa United methodist

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

Simpson United methodist church

Rock City Road, Rock City Falls885-4794Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for every Nation christ crusaders of america

62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs; 584-3122Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

temple Sinai509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs; 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.orgFriday 8 p.m. Oneg Sabbat Saturday 10:30 a.m. Oneg SabbatHandicapped accessible

the Salvation army/ Worship, Service & community center

27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/MinistersServices: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

trinity United methodist church

155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort; 584-9107 tumcwilton.comRev. Patti Molik-PastorServices: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist congregation of Saratoga Springs

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs584-1555; uusaratoga.orgServices, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m.; Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m.

Unity church in albany21 King Ave., Albany453-3603Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West charlton United presbyterian church

1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton; 882-9874westcharltonupc.orgRev. Thomas Gregg, PastorServices: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist church755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton583-2736; [email protected]; wiltonbaptistchurch.comServices: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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

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Men’s Soccer Coach After 13 Years

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

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

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

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

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

A 1969 graduate of West Virginia University, McEachen was a first-team All-America before going on to a professional career (1971-78) with the New York Cosmos and Miami Toros of the NASL and the Connecticut Wildcats, Pittsburgh Miners and Rhode Island Oceaneers of the ASL.

He began his coaching career at Middlebury College in 1976, moving to University of Vermont in 1985. He left Vermont in 1995 to join the staff of the New England Revolution of the MSL. He took over the Skidmore program in 2000.

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

Elks Club Announces Hoop Shoot Competition Winner

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Temporarily Closed in Preparation for Saratoga 150

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

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be closed January 31 through March 6 as the Museum pre-pares its exhibit to celebrate the 150th anniversary of thor-oughbred racing at Saratoga. The exhibit, sponsored in part by a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, will open to the public this sum-mer. Museum staff will still be available during this period by appointment. Call (518) 584-0400 for more information.

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

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

The main event of the eve-ning will be the Bruno Tostes-trained and Saratoga Springs resident Marvin Maldonado fac-ing Kylan Bomberry from D&B Combat Sports for the Kaged Kombat 135-pound title belt. Maldonado currently holds one title at his weight class and hopes to add to his trophy case with a big win February 2.

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

The opening match will be the 170-pound division’s Justin Jablanski of Death Roll MMA taking on Arthur Boice from Warpath, Inc.

The MMA Asylum’s Bobby Aylward will face Coach YaSing’s Josh Salak in a clash of 155-pound fighters. Mike Barrios of Ferrara MMA will be facing independent fighter Cody Comer at a tradi-tional 160-pound match.

In the first submission-only match in the history of the Saratoga Springs City Center, Spa City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s own Nick Flannery will take on Warpath, Inc.’s Brandon Blanchard. This match can only be won by making your opponent submit and stan-dard knockouts are not allowed. Both fighters are expected to weigh in at 160 pounds for the bout.

“Jiu-Jitsu, or submission grappling, is a crucial compo-nent of mixed martial arts,” Beatty said. “Having a submis-sion-only match is a good way for future MMA fighters to get into the cage and test their skills against other tough competitors. Saratoga local Nick Flannery will have his hands full with Brandon Blanchard, but I am confi-dent that his technique will be superior.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stauffer made one start in May of 2012 after returning from the disabled list in a losing effort against the Washington Nationals. He went five innings giving up seven hits and allowing four runs. He also served up what became the first home run of super pros-pect Bryce Harper’s career. He was placed back on the disabled list following the start and did not return to the field.

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

this month. A minor league deal simply allows the team to invite him without using a roster spot which could prevent a differ-ent prospect from joining them. Minor league contracts are con-sidered especially low-risk when signing older players or players rehabbing from injury.

Stauffer is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, but could join the team as soon as April or May.

Stauffer returning to the San Diego might be good news for Padre fans. Pitching in San Diego’s spacious Petco Park, Stauffer has an impressive 3.06 earned run average (ERA) versus a much worse 4.75 while on the road. It all adds up to a 3.94 career ERA. He was selected fourth overall out of Richmond University in 2000.

Kaged Kombat Returns To The City Center

Stauffer Signs Minor League Deal with Padres as Elbow Rehab Continues

by Andrew Marshallfor Saratoga TODAY

by Andrew Marshallfor Saratoga TODAY

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

Damian Fantauzzi

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

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

Only 32 years old, Anthony has moved up the ladder in the coaching ranks at full throttle. He has coached one year in three different spots: he was a gradu-ate assistant at the University of Florida in 2010, before being hired as the linebackers coach at North Texas University in 2011. He made his NFL debut after being hired as the assistant defensive line coach for the New York Jets. Newly hired Bills Head Coach, Doug Marrone (who served as the Syracuse University Head Coach between the years of 2009-2012), must have high hopes for his new defensive line coach.

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

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

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

Baseball Hall of Fame and Lance Armstrong) and watch the situa-tion worsen.

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

I have a fond memory of working with Anthony at Saratoga Springs High School. The summer between Anthony’s junior and senior year, we were playing a few pick-up basket-ball games during an open gym, there were maybe 20 or so par-ticipants in the gym at the time. Anthony came down the court on a fast break (worth mention-ing that for his size, he was one of the quickest players we had) he slam dunked the ball and shat-tered the backboard in the pro-cess! I had never seen anything like that in real time during my coaching career. There was glass all over the place and some of the tempered glass pieces were stuck in Anthony’s body. His wounds were nothing really bad, he had about a dozen little cuts in his arms and legs, but we were all shocked, including Anthony!

He was so worried that he was in trouble, and I assured him that the backboards were covered by insurance and he didn’t need to concern himself about replac-ing the now defunct backboard. The important thing was he was okay. At that moment, when he thought of what had just hap-pened, he didn’t think it was such a cool thing and that it had any worth for bragging rights. He was very remorseful and hum-ble about what had just hap-pened and just kept expressing his regret.

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

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

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

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

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

You never know what fate has in store for you and when it comes to competing. Anthony is fierce. He will do very well in his new profession. Good luck to you and your family, Anthony, you make us proud!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior guard Tyler Hayes would help Schuylerville from downtown, adding two three-point baskets.

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

With the win, Schuylerville enjoys a comfortable two-game

lead over Hoosic Valley in the Wasaren League standings. Overall, the Black Horses are 13–1, and have won their 12th straight game. They are a perfect 11–0 in league play.

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

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

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

Black Horses Remain Perfect in Wasaren League With Winby Andrew Marshallfor Saratoga TODAY

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary

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