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Allerdice to open in Malta this month continued from Page 1 For owner Wally Allerdice, opening the Malta store with a residential focus is an ideal way to meet the needs of a growing community. The store will be homeowner-oriented, as opposed to Allerdice's flagship on Walworth Street in Saratoga Springs which serves primarily commercial demands, said Milton and Malta store manager Jon Swick. Wally and his loyal team, which also includes his son Wallace III (operations manager) and wife Sue, are positioning Malta as a one-stopshop with all the homeowner essentials: tools, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, a large lawn and garden department with live season-
Ben & Jerry’s free cone day to benefit Adirondack Save-A-Stray SARATOGA SPRINGS - Next Tuesday, April 12 is “free cone day” at Saratoga’s Ben & Jerry’s at 34 Phila Street. The store will be open from noon to 8 pm and in the spirit of giving, Ben & Jerry’s has opened its doors to benefit Adirondack Save-A-Stray, the region’s not-for-
al plants provided by Dehn's Flowers, and a selection of outdoor necessities like pool supplies, patio furniture and Weber grills, and, of course, a gift section much like Accents in Saratoga Springs. Many services are to be offered under the new Allerdice roof, including key and glass cutting, screen repair and equipment rental. Allerdice Rent-all will have an assortment of small-job items on site. With the 221 West Circular and 30 Storage Lane Party Rental stores just a few Northway exits away in Saratoga Springs, TR Pennell and Keith Potter, co-managers of Allerdice's rental division, can make arrangements for any home improvement or party equipment to be delivered. "Most of it will be cash and carry profit no kill animal shelter. “We reached out to them because it’s a great organization,” Ben & Jerry’s owner Patrick Pipino said. “Because of the good work they do, we extended them a ‘no frills’ offer, where we expect nothing in return, to participate and spread awareness to the estimated 8 to 10,000 people that will visit us on Tuesday. We encourage people to learn more
for smaller equipment, but delivery is available," Potter said. "You can make a request in Malta and, even if we cannot handle the reservation right there on site, it will be taken care of before you leave." As a co-op with Ace Hardware, an international supplier with a warehouse off of Ballard Road in Wilton, Allerdice customers will enjoy the convenience of a major company's selection with all the benefits of supporting a locallyowned business. "The Ace warehouse that services all of New England is just two exits away, and because of our affiliation we can get customers anything they want - they can have it in a matter of hours," Wally said. Access to the warehouse, which McDermott said houses 70,000 about Adirondack Save-A-Stray and donate what they can.” In addition to accepting donations, Adirondack Save-A-Stray will have information about their adoption clinic and the other important work they do, including educational material about spaying and neutering, volunteer opportunities and available pets for adoption.
products at any given time, is just one of the reasons why Allerdice is prepared to offer the best in customer service. "Good employees who can help a customer through a project are the key," Wally said, explaining that someone should be able to come into his store and have their questions answered, even if they aren't making a purchase. It's also important to note that Allerdice is dog-friendly; customers are allowed to shop with their pets. According to McDermott, this community-centered focus dovetails the national company's award-winning customer service model. And, in a time when locally-owned hardware stores are disappearing, Allerdice is growing largely because of its support. "I've had people come to us from Greenwich, Cambridge and Amsterdam because they want to support local business," Wally said. "We have a lot of loyal customers." "The Allerdice name is a brand in itself and that complements Ace just as much as Ace complements Allerdice. It's a mutual benefit," McDermott said. A grand opening celebration is planned for May 14 and 15. Allerdice will be offering many specials that will be announced as the weekend approaches. For more information, visit www.allerdice.com or call (518) 584-5533.
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Saratoga Cranes for Japan fundraiser Saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS - The public is invited to join the children of Saratoga Springs this Saturday, April 9 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Saratoga Arts Council, 320 Broadway and participate in a fundraising event for disaster relief efforts in Japan. During the public comment period at the Tuesday, April 5 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, 12 year-old student Katya Leidig from Maple Avenue Middle School displayed an origami crane and spoke about an ancient Japanese legend which promised that by folding 1,000 cranes, a wish of long life and recovery will be granted. On Saturday, the children of Saratoga Springs will send such a wish and support of relief efforts to the Japanese people by folding 1,000 cranes and accepting donations, 100 percent of which will go Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. The public may participate by donating at least $10 per crane and folding it in support. The goal of Saturday’s effort is to accept $10,000 in donations. The 1,000 cranes will then be sent to Japan to aid in their relief efforts as well as to show support for the Japanese people in their time of need. Donations for this effort can also be made online securely at https://secure.web-payment-software.com/ambiancesystems/cranes forjapan/.