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Undefeated wrestler eyes sectional title

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

A high school wrestling match consists of three, 2-minute periods where athletes try to pin or beat their opponent with points.

Last weekend at the Section II Class A individual tournament, Saratoga Springs senior Dominic Inzana was on the mat for less than five minutes total.

In three matches.

The 126-pound grappler defended his 2014 championship with ease, pinning Shaker’s Christopher Pavelec in 35 seconds and improving his gaudy record to 31-0 on the year. The Blue Streaks, who were bitten slightly by the

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Stewart’s Shops has put the word out that it is seeking the creativity of its customers to help put a name on some new flavors of their beloved ice cream.

They have enlisted the aid of social media to help.

On Friday, Feb. 6, Stewart’s announced on it’s Facebook and Twitter pages a fun activity in which the first of three new ice cream flavor’s key components were revealed, and asked for

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their fans’ assistance in coming up with a catchy name for it.

The first flavor description disclosed was: “A butter fudge flavored ice cream with complements of dark chocolate flakes and a white chocolate sea salt swirl.”

By the following Sunday, Feb. 8, their followers posted over 80 ideas, in addition to a good number of likes, retweets and shares.

Some went for a geographic theme, but they ranged all over the map from “Whiteface Fudge” to “Sacandaga Sand” and from “Saranac Spring” to “Cancun Crème.”

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See Undefeated pg. 39

Snow Angels

Local Family Plows it Forward

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Old Man Winter made another appearance this week, bringing even more snow to upstate New York; but the recent storm also brought out Good Samaritan activity. A local family, with help from their neighbor, took to the streets after the snowstorms to clear the way for neigh(L-R) Brian, Lee and Zachary. Photo by MarkBolles.com. bors, family members and strangers.

Lee Rothaupt, with help from sons See Snow Angels pg. 7

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Winter Break Day Trips See Daytrippin’ pgs. 24, 25

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Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

We asked people on the street...

What’s your most memorable Valentine’s Day story?

Jeanie and Dylon Mitchell Rexford Cecilio Miranda Sampson from Glens Falls. The couple was married in the summer of 2014 after being together for seven years. They agreed their most memorable Valentine’s Day was “the year Dylon thought it would be special to cook me dinner. Except he doesn’t know how to cook. When I got home from work, the house was bogged down with smoke and we had to evacuate the house for 24 hours. We did have an interesting night at the hotel! I will never forget that,” Jeanie said.

“My girlfriend at the time, she didn’t really want anything besides the Shake Weight and I felt horrible because I was like, ‘You don’t have to lose weight or anything,’ but that’s what she wanted.

I had to get it for her and she was happy because that’s what she wanted but I was like, ‘I don’t feel great about this.’”

Commutes from Rotterdam to Saratoga Springs “Eleven years ago, before we were married, my wife invited me over to her friend’s house for a special surprise. She had covered the entire house with candles and other romantic decorations and made us dinner.

I knew right then she was the one for me. We’ve been married for 9 years.

“Then, ten years later to the day – I did the same for her… only this time it was in our house!”

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Rebecca

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Brooklyn

“About six years ago, my six siblings (Kaleb, Rebekah, Bethany, Noah, Josiah and Micah) all got together and made a special Valentine’s Day 5-course dinner in honor of my parents… it was our way to say ‘thank you’ for all they have done for us.”

A student at Skidmore majoring in anthropology. Rebecca’s best Valentine’s Day memory was the year she and a group of her female friends got together and drank wine, ate dinner and celebrated their friendships. Dubbed Galentine’s Day, it was a “time to talk about why we love each other.” Rebecca said she hopes to celebrate her unique holiday again in the future.

Linda and Tom Erica Gallagher Patterson Saratoga Springs “We’ve had a lot of memorable Valentine’s Day celebrations. We’ll be married 46 years in May”

“My husband re-proposed on Valentine’s Day and then he planned the vow renewal for May. He gave the invitation to our vow renewal to me as a card. I was totally taken aback and surprised! It was a good one!”

“I feel that every Valentine’s Day is special in some way, because it’s all about sharing love and friendship with the special people in your life.”

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Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

Committee Approves $1M Repair Approved Tanski Receives Saratoga Co. Bridge Probation for Violating Plans for Café Inside forBALLSTON SPA – A heavily-traveled in Saratoga County will undergo a $1 Election Laws Saratoga Co. Airport bridge million repair this year, according to Saratoga SARATOGA COUNTY – Plans to construct a café serving breakfast and lunch at the Saratoga County Airport in Milton have been approved by the county’s Buildings and Grounds Committee.

The 35-seat café is expected to be opened this summer in part of a little-used hangar building, formerly known as the Richmor Aviation hangar, and will be open to both pilots and the public.

North American Flight Services, the airport’s day-to-day operator, is in charge of the project.

Luther Forest Connector Road Project Advances MALTA - The Malta Town Board has advanced an initiative that will hopefully alleviate rush-hour congestion on local roads in Malta’s Luther Forest Technology Campus.

Using state funds obtained back in the era of former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, whose district included Malta, the initiative will build a $3.9 million connector road in the campus from Cordero Drive to GlobalFoundries.

According to Malta Town Supervisor Paul Sausville, construction on the project could start this summer.

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The bridge carrying North Line Road over the Kayaderosseras Creek at the MaltaSaratoga Springs line will be kept open for the duration of the project, which is set to begin in the spring and take eight to 10 weeks.

Federal and state funding is covering 95 percent of the cost.

SLA Approves 4 a.m. Last Call for The Stadium Café SARATOGA SPRINGS – Earlier this week, the New York State Liquor Authority ruled against the public safety commissioner’s strategy of trying to restrict some bars from serving alcohol past 2 a.m.

In a hearing Tuesday held in New York City, the SLA board approved a new liquor license and 4 a.m. last call for The Stadium Café, a sports bar on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.

The decision went against the recommendation of Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen, who tried to use the SLA as a way to impose 2 a.m. last calls at bars that are outside a two-block zone around Caroline Street.

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Bill Smith and Dave Wallingford were reappointed to five-year terms and Smith was named chairman. John Viola was appointed to replace Carrie Woerner, who resigned and is now serving in the New York State Assembly. Darren O’Connor and Joseph Lopez were reappointed as alternates and Floria Huizinga was reappointed as secretary.

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BALLSTON SPA – Bruce Tanski, a prominent Saratoga County builder who admitted to violating election laws, was sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service.

In 2013, Tanski made a $1,000 donation to the then-Town of Halfmoon Supervisor Mindy Wormuth and one of her re-election committees using a false identity.

Tanski entered a guilty plea to making a campaign contribution under a false name and using six accomplices to conceal political donation.

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Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015 Joshua Andrew Starr, 22, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on Feb. 5 on charges of DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, driving with a BAC of more than .08 and speed in zone.

Sean M. Beers, 36, of Glens Falls, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged misdemeanor third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

Harold E. Edelman, 70, of Farmingville, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with DWI and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Richard J. Vannucci, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with misdemeanor third degree criminal trespass.

Roxana M. Toma, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Feb. 5 after a one-car traffic accident and charged with DWI, driving with BAC more than .08, improper right turn and improper lane usage.

Nicholas Alan Morris, 19, of Melrose, was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with unlawful possession or marijuana.

Adrian D. Williams, 36, of Fort Plain, was arrested Feb. 5 following a traffic stop and charged with second degree misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Carolyn R. Gold, 59, of Mechanicville, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with misdemeanor obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and felony second degree assault. It is alleged that Gold, who was a patient at Saratoga Hospital, choked a female nurse who was providing Gold with treatment. Other staff members intervened and gained control of Gold until police arrived.

Lori J. Cook, 47, of Schuylerville, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with misdemeanor petit larceny.

Sara G. Hill, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with misdemeanor third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and equipment failure.

Jeffrey W. Vargas, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with DWI and refusing a pre-screen test.

Brian F. Weaver, 30, of Ballston Lake, was arrested Feb. 11 and charged with DWI, third degree criminal tampering, second degree harassment, fourth degree criminal mischief, consumption of alcoholic beverages and a registration plate display violation.

Rachel Kesler Moore, 27, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with misdemeanor third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

William Thur Thomson, 23, of Berwin, Pa., was arrested Feb. 10 and charged with misdemeanor third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for having a headlight out.

SENTENCINGS Alexander G. Connell, 29, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to five years in state prison and three years of post-supervision release stemming from his August 10, 2013 arrest on second degree burglary under the violent felony penal law.

BLOTTER Justin Allard, 27, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to one-tothree years in state prison on a felony fourth degree grand larceny charge, and a concurrent one-to-three years on a felony fourth degree forgery charge.

Steven T. Stangle, 34, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to concurrent 10-month sentences for two counts of felony grand larceny.

Wade J. Wood, 44, of Corinth, was sentenced to five years’ probation for felony DWI. His license was revoked and an ignition interlock was ordered installed.

Michael J. Petteys, 41, of Corinth, was sentenced to one year in county jail on felony DWI. Stephen K. Matthews, 43, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to one year in county jail and three years of postrelease supervision on felony DWI. James. J. Wood, 34, of schenectady, was sentenced to five years’ probation for criminal possession of marijuana.

Eric Schmidt, 40, of Waterford, was sentenced to 3 ½ years in state prison and three years of post-release supervision for attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance.

Raymond A. Ruchel, 49, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to five days in county jail and three years of probation stemming from his arrest on October 26, 2013 on a felony aggravated DWI charge.

Jason. D. Valerio, 37, of Waterford, was sentenced to three years in state prison and 10 years of post release supervision for rape, and 1 1/3 to 4 years for possession of a sexual performance of a child.

Mark T. Jennings, 46, of Albany, was sentenced to one year in county jail and had his license revoked stemming from a May 25, 2014 arrest on a felony driving while ability impaired charge.

David Thibodeau, 25, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to one year in county jail with credit for time served for felony failing to register an internet account.

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obituaries Joshua Szot

WILTON — Joshua M. Szot of Wilton died at his home Saturday, Jan. 24. He was 41.

Born on March 16, 1973 in Schenectady, he was the son of Michael J. Szot and Joanne (Staigar) Szot.

His greatest love and enjoyment came from spending time with his son Jonny and riding various motor sports with him. His entire life was his son.

Survivors include his son, Jonathan Szot; parents, Michael and Joanne; three siblings, Jason, Jaron and Jennifer Szot; and several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends.

He is predeceased by a brother, Jeffery Szot.

Parker Chase Hayes

WILTON — Parker Chase Hayes lost his battle with Metastatic Ewings Sarcoma at the age of 13. He passed away peacefully at his home in Wilton with his family by his side, in the early morning hours on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Parker is survived by his parents, Ron and Jody (Cooper), sister Spencer and devoted canine companions London, Paris and Manhattan; grandparents, Dr. Richard and Nancy Salluzzo, Pat and Harvey Howd, Michael and MaryAnn Cooper and the late Ronald Hayes, Sr.; aunts, uncles and cousins; Karen (Cooper) and Jonathan Tolmach and their son, Cameron Tolmach; Dr. Jennifer Salluzzo and Cedric Vigil; Paula (Hayes) and Doug Sheely and their children Becca and Adam Sheely; Mike Hayes and his sons, Peter and Steven Hayes.

Parker was born in Saratoga Springs

on December 7, 2011. He graduated from Dorothy Nolan Elementary School in 2013 and was a seventh grade student at Maple Avenue Middle School. Parker consistently challenged himself academically, played soccer and basketball and enjoyed running road races.

He was a member of the Saratoga Scholars and an honorary member of the Skidmore Basketball Team through Team Impact.

Additionally, some of Parker’s favorite hobbies were constructing Legos, collecting Vanguard, Magic and Pokémon cards. He was a huge NY Giants, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bulls fan. His competitive spirit transcended sports to his fight against his disease.

Parker will forever be missed, but will remain forever young in our hearts, always.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home. The family has requested in lieu of flowers or other offerings that donations be made in Parker’s name to the Double H Ranch.

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

Gary Michaud

SCHUYLERVILLE — Gary Michaud passed away

Tuesday, Feb. 10 in the home he built surrounded by his loving family. He was 63.

He was born on December 29, 1951 in Hempstead, NY to Norbert Michaud and the late Genevieve Maddox.

Gary was a proud Vietnam veteran who served his country with honors.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 33 years

AnaMaria Bonar SARATOGA SPRINGS — AnaMaria (Rocki) Bonar passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Feb. 4 after succumbing to cancer. She was 65 years old.

Born into this world on December 28, 1949 to Anthony Graziano and Ana Chiques in Newark, New Jersey, she began a lifelong quest for laughter and love. Upon graduation from Union High School in 1968, AnaMaria apprenticed with Brunner Opticians and became a licensed optician in 1972. In 1975 AnaMaria married Vincent O’Brien and moved to Milford, CT. In 1976 the couple moved to Rexford, NY and in 1978 AnaMaria welcomed into this world her daughter, Kathleen. Following her divorce from Vincent, AnaMaria remarried Dr. Robert A. Bonar in 1981 and lived in Clifton Park, where Bob operated the Clifton Park Animal Hospital until his retirement in 2002.

In 2002 AnaMaria was stricken with cancer, and her new battle was to show cancer who was boss. Given little chance of survivability, AnaMaria set out to enjoy whatever days she had left by living them to the fullest.

AnaMaria is survived by her brother Anthony Graziano, of New Jersey, Kate (Paul) Veitch of Saratoga Springs, and her “grands,” Christopher and Ana Veitch, who will miss her dearly.

AnaMaria wishes that donations be made in lieu of flowers to CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, AnaMaria Bonar Endowment Fund, 5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Catherine Williams SARATOGA SPRINGS — Catherine Williams passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 9 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 94.

Born on January 11, 1921, she was a resident of Saratoga before moving to the Wesley Community.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs.

Mary Jo Peck Michaud, sons; Jason Lont, Tyler Michaud, and daughter; Jenalyn Michaud, grandchildren; Isaac, Levi and Kamiila, brothers; Bob (Edie) Michaud, Raymond (Betsy) Michaud, Greg (Eileen) Michaud, sisters; Beverly Lant, and Cathy Michaud (Mike Jones).

He is preceded in death

by his mother Genevieve Maddox Michaud and nephew; John Lant Jr. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care.

In lieu of flowers donations, can be made to, Grandchildren’s 529 College Fund, C/O Mary Jo Michaud, 81 Caldwell Road, Stillwater, NY 12170.

George Joseph Catandella

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George Joseph Catandella died peacefully Monday, Feb. 9 in Saratoga Springs. He was 88.

George is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra, and daughters Lisa and Shana.

George was born on September 27, 1926 to Mildred and George Catandella. He was a pianist/ educator. Following his navy service in WWII, he entered the Julliard School as a piano major.

Subsequent to Julliard, he won a scholarship to attend Teachers College at Columbia University,

majoring in music education and conducting.

George taught elementary, junior & senior high school band, junior high school general music and high school chorus in Harborfields, NY In 1965, George was hired as the director of music education in Brentwood Schools where he remained until he retired in 1987. In 1987 George re-started his pianistic career.

As a teacher in Harborfields, George met Sandra, the orchestra and string teacher. In 1962 the musical couple were married. George and Sandra had two daughters, Lisa and Shana.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be scheduled for a future time in Punta Gorda, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the George Catandella Music Scholarship Fund c/o Lisa Catandella, 36 Pembrook Dr. Stony Brook, NY 11790.

Susan Bernhardt

GREENWICH — Susan Claire Bernhardt passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 7 with her children by her side and surrounded by the love of her entire family.

Susan lives on in her three children – Jason, Kiersten and Lauren Agius, and her grandson, Jack Dillon. Susan was a wonderful mother who encouraged her children to embrace who they

are and have the courage to follow their own path. She instilled in her grandson, Jack, a spirit of wonder and imagination.

Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Fred and Betty Bernhardt, who embrace her spirit now as she begins her next great journey. She was a magical sister to her ten brothers and sisters; Betsy, Margaret, Fred, Mary Ann, Geraldine, Joe, Monica, Katie, Lisa, and Jim. A celebration of Susan’s life will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 at The Inn at Saratoga from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Donations may be made in remembrance of Susan to Saratoga and Washington County Community Hospice.

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

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Saratoga Family “Plows” it Forward During Winter Storm

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Continued from front Brian and Christopher and their neighbor, Zachary, have spent the last week putting their shovels and snow blowers to good use, helping people clear snow from their homes, sidewalks and driveways.

Lee says it all began with one elderly woman who needed help clearing snow that had blocked her van so it wouldn’t get towed.

“From there it just kept going,” said Lee. “I’d say we’ve done about 50 just from Facebook, but while we were out we’d see other people who were stuck in driveways and we’d help them too.”

Once word spread online that this team of snow angels were helping those in need, requests for snow removal assistance came pouring in via Facebook. Lee’s wife, Debbie, says she compiles lists when she gets

Equipped with two snow blowers and three shovels, the guys are eager to help anyone who needs it.

home from work and the messages have jumped in the thousands.

“The last I looked at it, Monday night, we had over 1,500 and it’s still going,” said Debbie. “My heart goes out to the guys because I worry about them when they go out.”

Brian, 23, says the guys don’t accept payment. They just ask those they help to pay it forward.

The guys don’t accept payment of any kind. All they ask of the people they help is to pay it forward.

They’re hoping their efforts will start a chain reaction of kindness throughout the community.

“One woman tried to throw $30 in the window and we took it and put it back in her mailbox and drove away before she could give it back to us,” said Brian. “We went on our way, we don’t want anything, and we just want people to pay it forward.”

“We’re just like everybody else.

We live paycheck to paycheck, we survive, we get by,” added Debbie.

“But if we can do something for somebody else who is in a little more dire need than we are…it’s all about helping people and hoping that they’ll pay it forward.”

The family’s kind acts have even inspired one snow removal

The guys have helped more than 50 people in the last week.

company in Glens Falls to help some customers at no cost.

“We’ve got snow blowers and shovels, but he’s got plows and snow blowers…he’s got it all,” laughs Lee. “We have one new snow blower, one old snow blower that’s about to go out and three shovels.”

The word “help” seems to be the connecting theme for this family. Lee says he met Debbie while helping her fix her car and their daughter, 6-year-old Danni, is planning on raising chickens this spring to give the eggs to the hungry.

“It’s better to give than to receive,” said Lee.

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Stewart’s Wants You To…

Name That Flavor!

Continued from front The locally based company, with 332 shops across upstate New York and southern Vermont, has previously given customers regionally themed ice cream names such as “Crumbs Along the Mohawk,” “Kaydeross Kreme Light” and “Adirondack Bear Paw.” But while they declared in a announcement the same day the first batch of ingredients were released that “It’s flavor time and time to think spring…” they did not say specifically that they were looking for a geographic name, or any particular type of name for that matter. The only limitation, it seems, would be your limit of creativity. And, like Stewart’s ice cream, good taste, of course!

And the creativity was fully evident, with names offered such as “Butter Me Chocolate Mateys’”; “Stewie’s Delight” and

“Sea Salt Swirly Fudge Flakes, among many others.

“We just want people to have fun with this while looking forward to the warmer weather,” said Maria D’Amelia, public relations specialist for Stewart’s Shops. She indicated that a cross-section of the company (marketing, ice creammakers, store personnel and others) would review the responses to reach a consensus on the most creative name for each flavor.

Another flavor profile will be revealed on Friday, Feb. 13 and the third on Friday, Feb. 20. To get you started thinking, Stewart’s has hinted that one of the flavors will contain pecan pralines and salty caramel, while the other is a chocolate coconut combination.

D’Amelia noted that Stewart’s plans to announce the names of the three new flavors during the week

of Feb. 23. The new ice cream flavors with their customer-created names will start rolling out at their shops in April, along with the return of several other popular seasonal ice cream flavors.

While no prizes will be awarded, customers will have the joy of pointing to the names at Stewart’s ice cream counters throughout the region and bragging to their friends: “I named that one!”

And that’s what it’s all about: good, wholesome fun — just like the ice cream flavors you could name.

And, with a nice-sized chunk of the harsh weather still before us, one could opine that participating in this series of activities might have residual

well-being benefits, not unlike downing a pint (of ice cream, that is) when you have the winter blues.

At least, it couldn’t hurt!

To participate and offer your creative ice cream name(s), visit facebook.com/YourStewarts and twitter.com/StewartsShops

The address was dedicated to the late Anne Palamountain, the “first lady” of Skidmore. Then, throughout the address, the mayor acknowledged many in the audience, including Congressman Paul Tonko, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, her staff, colleagues on the city council and county supervisors, as well as members of the citizenry who have donated their efforts to various committees that were formed during her first year in the office.

Noting the city’s commission form of government (“this

afternoon’s address is the State of the City, not just the State of the Mayor’s Office,”), Mayor Yepsen first read each department’s report, listing accomplishments such as the city’s low crime rate to a 2015 zero percent property tax increase. She then listed the progress her administration had made in accomplishing goals that were outlined a year ago in a variety of areas, including open government and transparency; collective bargaining with city unions on open contracts; economic development; veteran’s affairs, humanitarian activities such as the establishment of the city’s Code Blue shelter, sustainability, and recreation and sports tourism.

Looking toward goals for the year ahead, Mayor Yepsen cited four main themes: Continuing Inclusivity Citing an activist citizenry that wants to take ownership in the city they live, the mayor noted, “Empowering residents and being inclusive on issues important to the City are at the very core of why I choose to be a public servant.” She listed 15 committees formed in her first year, saying:

“People have joked with me that I may become known as the “Mayor of Committees.” That’s just fine with me. Don’t get me wrong, its not that I like bureaucracy; I just like democracy.”

Developing the Creative Economy “We can be the entrepreneurial and creative economy hub, not just for the Capital Region, or the northeast, but nationally,” the mayor stated, citing the development of the city’s commission on the arts as just one building block to “…build an eco-system of accelerators, incubators and incentive supportive packages to attract innovation, creativity and capital” in the city.

Sustainable Development “I will continue my commitment to endorse our City in the Country fundamental values and ensure that high standards are adhered to on land use issues and decisions,” the mayor said. She cited continuing activity on initiatives like Complete Streets, Safe Routes to School, continued development of the Greenbelt Trail and “climate smart” initiatives such as “Solarize Saratoga.”

The mayor announced an initiative that she said would link the goals of creative economic and sustainable development: a series of planning presentations and public feedback sessions called “Imagine Saratoga: The Next Century,” to be conducted on specific land use issues such as parking.

Housing Mayor Yepsen announced the creation of a Housing Task Force that would have a priority mission to end veteran homelessness, but also work on issues that will “evaluate the stock and if and how our city can provide a better variety of housing options for seniors, people working in the hospitality industry, artists, young professionals, and working families.”

She then focused on the priority that makes this upcoming year unique: activities surrounding the city’s centennial, highlighting events that are scheduled throughout the yearlong citywide celebration. The mayor then concluded by noting “…we have 100 years to celebrate but the next century to plan for. We will do both this year.”

The first mystery flavor. What would you name it?

Mayor Delivers State of City Address

Photo By Francesco D’Amico

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stating that she felt “especially privileged” this year, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen delivered the Annual State of the City Address on Sat. Feb 7, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The mayor took the opportunity to highlight accomplishments of the past year, while taking a look ahead to initiatives going forward, with an emphasis on the city’s Centennial year activities.

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by Dale Willman Saratoga TODAY

Highway Superintendent Kirklin Woodcock. Photo by MarkBolles.com

It’s been a tough 17 day stretch for the Wilton Highway Department.

During that time the region has been pummeled with 33.4 inches of snow, which amounts to half the average seasonal snowfall of 68 inches. In a two and a half week period, “You’ve had two really big storms,” said AccuWeather meteorologist John Dlugoenski, “and another one that was pretty normal for you guys, I guess.” And that much snow in such a short period presents a challenge to any snow removal team.

But along with that heavy snow load comes a number of other problems, including two that were discussed at the monthly Wilton Town Board meeting on February 5. “We’ve got major problems with garbage cans,” Highway Superintendent Kirklin Woodcock told board members during the evening’s public comment period. “They are projectiles out in our streets, and someone’s going to get hurt with them.”

Woodcock said the town gets hundreds of phone calls each year about garbage cans knocked over by the snow plows. But he said the problem starts with residents, many of whom apparently don’t know that the cans shouldn’t be placed in the

street for pick-up. “The trucks that pick up those hoppers have an eight foot arm on them. So you can put your garbage can in your driveway six foot without having any problem.” The long arms, he said, can still retrieve the cans.

Woodcock said he will follow his plows only to see them weaving back and forth down the street trying to avoid the garbage cans. He said that makes it difficult to completely clean the streets, and can put motorists at risk as well.

Town Supervisor Arthur Johnson agreed. “I know County Waste (a trash pickup company) makes phone calls and tells people when they’re not going to come so they don’t put the trash out, but (the cans) still end up in the road.”

Woodcock also talked about the difficulty the town is having keeping road salt stockpiled. “The salt is available at the port,” he told the board. “We can’t get the people to draw it (pick it up).” Like most jurisdictions in the county, the Town of Wilton purchases salt under a master contract negotiated by Saratoga County officials. Woodcock said the town can opt out of the contract, but the price for salt would increase by at

least $8 per ton.

The good news for the town’s road crews, meanwhile, is that there are no more major snowfalls expected for the region, at least for the rest of February. AccuWeather’s John Dlugoenski said he doesn’t see any major storms bringing significant snowfall amounts to the region for the next few weeks.

“Temperatures will be below normal through the end of the month, which means no thaw is expected.

But also there will be no major snow. And it seems this general pattern will continue through the month of March.”

The Town Board also received the 2014 Annual Report from Margo Olson, the Executive Director of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park (WWPP). “We had an excellent year,” she said.

WWPP is a private nonprofit that works closely with the Town of Wilton and several other jurisdictions. The organization, which does not own any land of its own, has a three-pronged mission. Using just under 2,400 acres of land owned by the town, the county, the state and the Nature Conservancy, WWPP focuses on

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015 land conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. “I think we are really making a huge effort to meet all of those aspects of the mission,” she said.

2014 saw what might be record attendance to WWPP programs, said Olson. 9,348 people registered for events, a 12% increase over 2011 attendance, and a major jump over attendance in 2012 and 2013, both years when the annual Moonlight Ski event, which is quite popular, had to be cancelled because of poor weather.

Olson also made public the news that two parcels of land previously owned by the Nature Conservancy have now been transferred to New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Both parcels are along Route 50, and include land previously owned by the Fox and Frawley families.

The transfer, she said, is good news for more than just hikers. “The Nature Conservancy was more restrictive and did not allow hunting,” she told the board.

But “now those two parcels will be open for those multi-purpose activities as part of the Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management

Area.” The DEC also has plans to create more habitat for the Karner Blue butterfly on a portion of the newly-acquired parcels.

The Town Board last week also voted in favor of sending a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation requesting an evaluation of the intersection of Route 9 and Smith Bridge Road. That intersection is located just north of the railroad bridge over the state road.

Supervisor Johnson said there was some question about delays and safety at the intersection, “primarily left hand turns out of Smith Bridge onto Route 9.” The letter asks the state whether ‘any improvements at this or adjacent signalized intersections warranted at this time?’

Finally, two Wilton residents were lauded at the monthly meeting. Board member John Lant and Wilton resident Toby Jones were recognized recently by the Greenfield Fire Department for length of service. Lant has spent 40 years as a member of the nonprofit organization, while Jones has spent 20 years.

Dale Willman will be covering the Town of Wilton for Saratoga TODAY. You can contact Dale at: dale@fieldnotes.tv

Toby Jones. Photo Provided.

John Lant. Photo Provided.

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Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day Mrs. London’s Delectable Desserts Set Hearts Aflutter Photos by MarkBolles.com

Mrs. London’s Bakery has a variety of Valentine’s Day offerings.

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Love is in the air at Mrs. London’s Bakery and Café in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Between creations such as the Snowy Valentine, Puff Pastry Heart and Apassionata, to name a few, the infamous bakery smells lovelier than usual – if that’s even possible.

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with candlelit dinners for grownups or fun, heart-themed parties for kids; but no matter how you celebrate, Feb. 14 marks a day to take time out to enjoy something sweet.

While chocolate is often the standard fare for Valentine’s Day, a treat from Mrs. London’s can also win the heart of that special someone.

“The pastries sell themselves,” said Kim Faiola, front of the house manager for Mrs. London’s Bakery.

“This treat is above and beyond your typical box of candy or something that has been commercially made or processed or comes off an assembly line. Our desserts are made from scratch, with the best ingredients, and there’s a lot of passion behind it.”

Some of Mrs. London’s Valentine’s Day offerings include: Puff Pastry Heart – puff pastry filled with pastry cream and topped with

Mrs. London’s Snowy Valentine dessert.

fresh fruit; Double Berry Charlotte – raspberry and strawberry cream wrapped in lady fingers and topped with fresh berries; Purple Passion – raspberry and chocolate mousse with layered chocolate and almond cake; Apassionata – passion fruit and white chocolate mousse with coconut meringue and almond cake; Chocolate Whiskey Heart- chocolate cake with ground almonds and whiskey-soaked raisins; Snowy Valentine – white chocolate mousse with a raspberry couli and raspberry cream on top of a raspberry macaron shell; Ischler Cookies – an almond cookie with apricot jam dipped in dark chocolate; and Linzer

Heart Cookies – a heartshaped almond hazelnut cookie with raspberry jam.

Mrs. London’s Executive Pastry Chef, Tim Hangarter, is a key ingredient to the bakery’s success. He oversees the day-to-day production of desserts and pastries and his specialty desserts have appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart’s Wedding Magazine and Food and Wine.

“I’ve always liked doing it,” said Hangarter. “It’s been my passion… the inspiration comes when you see people happy and enjoying what you’ve made.”

Hangarter says these pictureperfect desserts are truly a team effort; but it’s the use of fresh, quality ingredients that make them stand out.

“We use the best ingredients – the best chocolate, heavy cream, fresh fruit…a lot of stuff that nobody else does,” said Hangarter.

“We have a lot of customers from [New York City] that come up just to get stuff to take back to the city.”

These desserts are safe to take back home, too. For those looking to pick up a treat for their sweetheart the

Max London, Kim Faiola and Tim Hangarter.

Tim Hangarter, Executive Pastry Chef at Mrs. London’s Bakery.

day before Valentine’s Day, these treats stay fresh when refrigerated. The bakery accepts pre-orders as well, so customers can call ahead and have their

order ready when they arrive.

And if you’re undecided on what to get, the Mrs. London’s team is equipped and ready to help you make a selection.

“It tastes even better than it looks,” said Faiola. “I say you won’t find a place like this, this side of France.”

Once Valentine’s Day is over, the team at Mrs. London’s Bakery will begin focusing on Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day, as well as other treats for upcoming Easter and Passover holidays.

At Mrs. London’s bakery, customers can dine in and enjoy a bite to eat, take some treats to-go, or make a special order. The bakery is open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Mrs. London’s Purple Passion dessert.

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Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

Business Briefs Roohan Realty Welcomes Jillian Mayott

Jillian Mayott has joined the Roohan Realty team. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty recently announced that Jillian Mayott has joined the company as a commercial services real estate salesperson. Mayott is a lifelong resident of the Capital District and now lives in Saratoga Springs.

Mayott can be reached at jmayott@roohanrealty.com or 852-0643.

Sotheby’s Wins “Best in Category” in Franchise Satisfaction SARATOGA SPRINGS — Select Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Upstate New York, announced the company’s brand won Franchise Business Review’s “Best in Category for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction” award for the eighth year in a row.

The Best in Category award measures franchisee satisfaction with their franchisors and is part of the 10th annual Franchisee

Satisfaction Awards presented by Franchise Business Review.

In addition to its real estate ranking, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand also came in first in the overall top 50 and first among the Top 50 “Systems with 250 or more units,” which is a ranking of all franchise systems across all categories with more than 250 locations.

Franchise Business Review surveyed more than 28,000 franchisees from more than 350 leading systems for the annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.

Matthew Harrison, Vice President & Residential Mortgage Manager. Photo provided.

New Hires at The Adirondack Trust Company SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company has three new hires as of Monday, Jan. 26. Among them are Danielle Kuehnel, Matthew Harrison and Ellen Brodie.

Danielle Kuehnel, Assistant Marketing Manager. Photo provided.

Ellen Brodie, Commercial Lender/Assistant Vice President. Photo provided.

Kuehnel will serve as the Assistant Marketing Manager. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Oregon University and a Master of Arts degree in Applied Cultural Anthropology from SUNY Albany. She was formerly employed at PIA Management Services as a Member Information Specialist, and was self-employed as an Independent Media Specialist for six years.

Harrison will serve as the Vice President and Residential Mortgage Manager. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business finance

from LeMoyne College. Harrison’s prior experience includes more than eight years as branch sales manager and 15 years as a loan originator and mortgage loan manager. He comes to the Adirondack Trust with more than 25 years of experience in mortgage lending.

Brodie will serve as Commercial Lender/Assistant Vice President. She has more than 18 years of banking experience and currently serves on the board of directors for Saratoga Center for the Family and volunteers for the American Diabetes Association. Brodie received a Bachelor of Science degree from Buffalo State and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Saratoga.

Rebuilding Together, Saratoga National Partner on Grants SARATOGA COUNTY — The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York recently announced the award of a $300,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County to help finance critical health and safety repairs for 20 low-income homeowners in Saratoga County.

Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company submitted the application for funding.

The repairs for low-income Saratoga County homeowners

are in scattered sites across the county. Efforts will be focused on older homeowners, disabled individuals, families with children, and active or retired members of the armed services. The repairs will include energy-efficient and weatherization improvements and modifications and improvements for easier accessibility.

Additional financing will be provided by a City of Saratoga Springs Community Development Block Grant, the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region, Fingerpaint, J.M. McDonald and a private donor.

FASTSIGNS of Saratoga Held Ribbon Cutting, Open House SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local sign and visual graphics provider, FASTSIGNS of Saratoga Springs, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house reception at its new facility located at 426 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Thursday, Feb. 12.

The company, owned by Rick Bult, provides comprehensive visual marketing solutions to customers of all sizes, across all industries, to help them meet their business objectives and increase their business visibility.

To learn more, visit fastsigns.com.

Education Briefs NYS Master Teacher Program Selects Ballston Spa Faculty

(L-R) Ballston Spa High School Principal Kris Jensen joins science teachers Shannon Hansen, Katie Calhoun and Judy Selig as Board of Education president Kevin Schafer congratulates them.

Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Three Ballston Spa science teachers have been selected as Master Teachers by the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) and were recognized recently by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo at the annual State of the State Address. High School faculty members Shannon Hansen, Katie

Calhoun and Judy Selig were selected to participate in the NYSMTP over the next three years.

“We commend these faculty members for being selected to participate in the NYSMTP based on their dedication to providing the most innovative and dynamic STEM education for our students,” said Ballston Spa Central School District’s Superintendent Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D. “Their commitment to furthering not only their own professional development but also that of their peers speaks to their love of the profession and to ultimately providing the best learning experiences for our students in their classrooms.”

In response to the call to strengthen our nation’s K-12 STEM education, Governor Cuomo launched the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) in partnership with The State University of New York and Math for America. The program creates a network of high performing

teachers who will share their expertise with their peers to increase the STEM knowledge and lessons being presented in the classroom.

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Offers Scholarships SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Hospital and Nursing Home Volunteer Guild is offering five $1,500 scholarships to graduating Saratoga County seniors accepted into college to study in the medical field. Graduates may be pursuing a broad array of medical careers such as; pre-med, nursing, bio-medical research, pharmacology, medical technology, X-ray technology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, physician’s assistant, mental health, and health care management.

Eligible students must be entering a college program in a

medical field in September of 2015. They must have a cumulative high school average at least 80 percent and a documented record of community service.

Scholarship recipients will be honored at the Volunteer Guild’s Annual Recognition Dinner.

Requirements and applications are now available through Saratoga County high school guidance offices, online at saratogahospital.org and at Saratoga Hospital through Volunteer Services. Application deadline is April 3, 2015.

Ballston Spa Students Excel at Science Olympiad BALLSTON SPA — The 2015 Science Olympiad team from Ballston Spa High School delivered an outstanding performance and took second place

out of 22 capital region schools at the regional competition held recently at The College of Saint Rose. As a result, the team has earned the right to compete at the state-level tournament at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY on March 13th and 14th. The team members earned medals in 15 out of the 25 competitive events, with each student on the team winning at least one medal.

The Science Olympiad tournament is a rigorous, academic, interscholastic competition that consists of a series of individual and team events which the students prepare for throughout the year. The events are well-balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and engineering. The team of 15 students competed in 25 events which range from the construction of a Rube Goldberg device to college level pen-and-paper assessments.

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Aspiring Wizards “Fly In” for Harry Potter Event Northshire Bookstore Transforms into Hogwarts for Magical Night

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Aspiring wizards and witches flocked to Saratoga’s Northshire Bookstore Thursday, Feb. 5, to take part in the first-ever global Harry Potter Book Night. The world-wide celebration saw schools, libraries, bookstores and community centers join Bloomsbury UK Publishing to celebrate the work of J.K. Rowling.

The global book night was intended to give new and existing fans a chance to share the Harry Potter stories and to introduce the

Elias, 7, takes a photo as an escaped prisoner of Azkaban.

Sam, 7, meets with Sybill Trelawney, the Divination teacher at Hogwarts.

next generation of readers to the magic of Hogwarts. The Northshire team transformed the bookstore into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, setting the mood for the dozens of Harry Potter fans who attended, for a magical night of activities and events.

Bookseller Amelia Stymacks, who dressed up as Bellatrix Lestrange for the event, helped organize Northshire’s Harry Potter Book Night. She says she grew up reading and loving the Harry Potter series.

“I’m a Harry Potter fan,” said Amelia Stymacks, bookseller. “I

A fan of the series, Sam dressed up as Harry Potter, complete with a lightning bolt scar and a wand.

have vivid memories of doing Harry Potter weeks at my local library and we used to do a lot of things like this, so it’s fun to be taking charge and organizing it now.”

Fans of the film and book franchise enjoyed participating in a scavenger hunt to find horcruxes and hallows, designing wands, trivia, eating some Harry Potterthemed treats, and fortune telling from one of the professors from the magical school.

Many opted to come as Harry Potter himself, complete with drawn-on lightning bolt scars, glasses and wands, like 8-year-old Charlie, a local fan.

“Somehow, I’m in Ravenclaw,” said Charlie after being sorted into one of the four houses at Hogwarts; Harry Potter was famously in Gryffindor. “I like Ron the most…I like the humor.”

Friends Logan, 8, Roman, 6, and Avery, 8, came as infamous Hogwarts students Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger.

“My favorite is Hermione because she knows all of the spells and she has the time turner,” said Avery.

“Harry went down in the Chamber of Secrets and it was so cool how he just pulled the sword out of his pocket,” said Roman.

“It was Dumbledore!” added Logan. “He was the one in the mirror!”

For Rachel Person, Northshire’s events and community outreach coordinator, organizing an event where readers can experience a book coming to life is rewarding and having that event be so well-received by the community is even better.

“Getting kids excited and engaged about books and seeing it not as this thing that is an assignment is essential,” said Person.

“Maybe I’m a little biased, but things like this that show kids reading is exciting, reading is cool,

(L-R) Logan, Avery and Roman are friends and Harry Potter fans.

reading is a party…I feel so happy to bring events like this into town because it can turn people into lifelong readers.”

Indicative of the great turnout, Charlie, Logan, Roman and Avery are examples of how the Harry Potter series continues to transcend generations and remain a popular book choice after all this time.

“For me, it’s always been the friendships and loyalty between the characters,” said Stymack. “…

and it’s surprisingly relatable for such a different universe. You have all of the school drama and the bullies, but then you get the added evil of Voldemort and the joys of the magic in Quidditch.”

“The whimsy, I think, really helps…that there’s so much charm to them,” added Person.

“For some kids, the books can be quite dark and yet the joy and the whimsy in the writing and the magic makes it work.”

8-year-old Charlie says his favorite character in the series is Harry Potter himself.

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BALLSTON 426 Devils Lane, $278,000.

Katz Excavating and Construction LLC sold property to Michael and Tricia Brown.

CHARLTON Swaggertown Rd./Crooked St., $150,000. Capitol Real Estate, Inc. sold property to Bordeau Builders, Inc.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CLIFTON PARK 1012 Hatlee Rd., $191,000.

Hiep Hoang sold property to Richard Thompson.

18 Cider Mill Dr., $250,000.

Glenda Corcione (as Trustee) sold property to Melissa Bedard and Joyce Harbour.

17 Lincoln Ave., $265,000.

William Clooney and Nicole Pickel sold property to Damion Ali.

30 Ashley Dr., $265,000.

Amelia Jezierski sold property to Jason and Elizabeth Malone.

4B Woodbine Dr., $186,000.

Melanie Broullette sold property to Joleyn Brewer.

CORINTH 14 W Mechanic St., $46,000.

Beverly Jenson (by Ref ) sold property to Hudson River Community Credit Union.

GALWAY Galway Rd., $45,000. Charles Fetter sold property to Joseph and Carolyn Schneider.

1586 Perth Rd., $95,000.

State of New York Mortgage Agency sold property to John and Kim Peek.

GREENFIELD 425 Wilton Rd., $550,000.

Ashley Gardner and Andrea Gardner (as Trustee) sold property to Saratoga Warren Homes, LLC. 5 Ashlor Dr., $165,000. Seth, Paul and Julie Conley sold property to Dennis and Christine Florence.

MALTA 23 Callaghan Blvd., $452,807. Blitman Rosen Development, LLC sold property to Paul and Elizabeth Devoe.

227 Thimbleberry Rd., $148,000. Jared and Laurie Haines sold property to Christy Connell.

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

MILTON 59 Ford St., $108,000. US Bank Trust National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Ronald Murphy, Daniel Munn, and Antonio Mariotti.

85-87 South St., $205,700.

Hayim and Anne Schwartzman sold property to John Goldie.

98 Deer Run Dr., $169,900.

Alexander Fritsch sold property to Steve Kucirek.

600 Grand Ave., (lot 8) $326,698. Legacy Custom Homes, LLC sold property to Patrick and Brianne Montano.

MOREAU 11 Kadnorida, $471,613.

Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Robert and Kimarie White.

10 Ella Dr., $244,530. Cerrone Construction, LLC sold property to Susan Shaw.

6 Lafond Dr., $450,000. Peter and Michelle Cardinale sold property to Stephen and Angela Eggleston.

25 East Rd., $141,500. Ronald and Megan Pliscofsky sold property to toby Brooking.

SARATOGA 1 Corinne Court, $383,980.

Saratoga Builders, LLC sold property to William and Stephanie Whitty.

5 Schuyler Dr., $42,000.

Victoria Humiston (by Ref ) sold property to Wells Fargo Bank.

Brown Bear Rd., $40,000.

Christopher and Claire Eatz sold property to Cynthia Quade.

27 Palmer Maple Shade, $111,670. Doris Gardner (by Atty) sold property to Tye and Brittney Smith.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 47 Franklin St., $165,000.

Kay Owen (by Exec.) sold property to 47 Franklin Street, LLC. 37 Clark St., Unit 8, $205,000.

Gautam Dasgupta sold property to Heather Carver.

38 Pamela Lane, $384,013.

Blitman Saratoga, LLC sold property to Megan Demagistris.

24 Freedom Way, $300,600.

Munter Land Holdings, LLC sold property to Peroxychem, LLC. 14 Trottingham Rd., $210,000. Richard Wiley sold property to Eric and Tracy Donofrio.

WILTON 4508 Route 50, $232,500.

Frederick and Jessica Schwerd sold property to William and Joanne Wildy.

18 Sydney Hill Rd., $789,900.

Paul Zeh and Susan MillerZeh sold property to William and Mary Ellen Haley.

106 Holly Lane, $158,602.

James and Kristina Morelli (by Ref ) sold property to US Bank as Trustee.

7 Briar Lane, $419,000.

William Kyer and Laura Canny-Kyer sold property to Geatano and Heather Spatafora.

49 Smith Bridge Rd., $180,000. Thomas McEachron and Rita DeGonza sold property to Gina and Charles Gailor.

30 Louden Rd., $225,508.

Karen Shelton-D’Andrea (as Ref ) sold property to Santander Bank.

11 Newington Ave., $227,500.

Blair and Kimberly McFarlane sold property to Daniel and Jenna St. Jacques.

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Chamber, BlueShield Partner for Healthy Saratoga Initiative Parties Hope to Establish Saratoga County as One of the Healthiest Places to Live

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and BlueShield of Northeastern New York are teaming up to establish Saratoga County as one of the healthiest places to live in the U.S. From running to dancing to pond hockey to rowing, Saratoga Springs residents are active all year long. They even get their water from natural springs for free.

During the warmer months, public displays of art require walking down Broadway. Saratoga County is home to three state parks and one national park, more than 300 miles of trails, 650 local farms and a dozen farmers’ markets — a couple which operate indoors over the winter too.

The Healthy Saratoga initiative was developed by the Saratoga County Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council.

The Council was formed toward the end of 2013 by the Saratoga

County Chamber’s board of directors and now includes participants from nearly 100 area organizations covering a wide range of industries. Participants are encouraged to share photos showcasing their healthy, active lifestyles in Saratoga on the chamber’s Facebook page and to use the hashtag “#healthysaratoga” on Twitter.

The initiative kicked off with three events in June of 2014 for National Employee Wellness Month. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and BlueShield of Northeastern New York co-hosted three events designed to encourage Saratoga County employers and employees to take action to improve their workplace healthy wellness efforts. The first of the three events included a night of networking, where attendees were able to taste water samples from the local springs and learn about their history and the healthy benefits of spring water. The second event was a lunchtime employee wellness walk. The one-mile walk at a comfortable pace allowed for conversation and networking among participants. The third event was a Health and Wellness Mixer in the Roosevelt Baths.

The unique networking mixer allowed local employers and employees to meet and network with exhibitors who specialize in health and wellness.

Now, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for it’s first-ever Saratoga HORSE Basketball Tournament; which will be held Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. in the Saratoga

YMCA. The Chamber is looking for 64 companies to participate. Chamber leaders say participating in this inaugural event provides many benefits, including: team building, promotional benefits, connecting and networking, and community benefits.

The entry fee is $200.

The funds raised from the Saratoga HORSE Basketball Tournament will help the Chamber to move forward with its #healthysaratoga initiative to ensure that Saratoga County is one of the healthiest places to work.

BlueShield of Northeastern New York is the major sponsor for this event.

The Chamber has already filled a number of the 64 available spots, so those interested in participating are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The winner will get to cut down the nets and there are special prizes for everyone who plays.

“This Chamber changes things and starting with a focus on celebrating employee wellness month we’re pleased to be launching our Healthy Saratoga initiative,” said Susan Halstead, Chair of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council and the owner of Family Vision Care Center.

“These events are designed to provide every employer in Saratoga County with a simple and affordable way to take part in employee wellness month and to encourage their employees to participate. Our goal is to improve workplace health and

wellness across Saratoga County with the ultimate mission of making Saratoga County one of the healthiest places in the US to live and work.”

The Saratoga County Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council developed a simple one-page guide to advise local employers and employees on six simple and affordable ways they can start an employee wellness effort. This guide offers six tips for employers ranging from helping employees to set wellness goals, to incorporate wellness into the work day, to creating a fitness challenge, to focusing on nutrition, to educational efforts, and stress reduction. A separate informational flyer entitled “How we might drink more water” can be posted in local businesses and

touts the many health benefits of drinking more water — such as local spring water.

“We believe healthy changes everything and that’s why we are pleased to partner with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce as they launch Healthy Saratoga,” said Dr. Kirk Panneton, Regional Executive and Medical Director, BlueShield of Northeastern New York. “This innovative initiative will benefit not only our BlueShield members, but the health of our community as a whole.”

Local organizations interested in getting involved in the Saratoga HORSE Basketball Tournament or joining the Health and Wellness Council can call (518)584-3255 or visit saratoga.org for more details.

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Heart-Healthy Winter Salad Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park

SARATOGA SPRINGS — If you are ladling bowls of chili or stew, or serving lots of slowcooker entrees at this time of year, you may want to balance out that hearty fare with an easy and tangy salad. You can take the edge off your hunger by starting your meal with salad and ensure you include vitaminrich vegetables in your meal.

The wintertime Saratoga Farmers’ Market is full of good salad greens, including kale, spinach, arugula and others. The key to maintaining the hearthealthy qualities of these items in a salad is not to cover them with fat and sodium-heavy salad dressings.

With the stronger flavor of kale, a robust dressing is a good choice. This week’s recipe with a maple mustard vinaigrette dressing is flavorful — yet fat free! It works well on any greens or on a slaw mixture of carrots, cabbage and kohlrabi, which are all available at the winter market.

Kale, other vegetables, and apples are available from several produce vendors at the market.

Sheldon Farms carries maple syrup. In addition to produce, Malta Ridge Orchard & Gardens sells cider vinegar and locally grown lemons.

Kale Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Ingredients Salad 6 cups loosely packed, thinly sliced kale* Optional garnishes of sliced apple* or winter radishes*; shredded carrots* or purple cabbage*; unsalted sliced almonds or sunflower seeds

Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing 1 Tbsp. maple syrup* 2 Tbsp. stone ground (coarse grain) mustard 1 tsp. zest of a lemon* Juice of half a lemon* (about 1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar* 1 clove crushed garlic* * — items can be purchased at the market

Directions Use a mixed bunch of kale – roughly 15 leaves (with the stems removed) are equal to 6 cups of sliced kale.

To prepare the kale for salad, first remove and discard the stems from the washed leaves.

You can make the leaves tenderer by stacking them, rolling them up tightly, and then moving a rolling pin firmly up and down the bundle several times. Then, hold the rolled up kale leaves in one hand, and slice crosswise very thinly (chiffonade) with a large, sharp knife.

For vinaigrette, place all ingredients in a small jar and shake to blend. This makes almost half a cup of dressing, enough for 6 cups of kale leaves.

Add vinaigrette to kale leaves and toss. Let salad rest as you prepare the remainder of your meal and garnish with any or all of the optional ingredients just before serving.

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Cooking for a Healthy Heart Chicken Stir Fry with Cashews Ingredients

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Compliments to the Chef Foodie Friends!

As we get ready to celebrate Valentines Day and truly show those around us that we love them, it is a perfect time to remind ourselves of our focus to eat healthier and take care of our heart. A heart healthy eating plan and lifestyle are considered the best weapons against heart disease.

To turn your kitchen into a hearthealthy area of your home, there are certain items to assist you. Developing a healthy living routine can include using a technology-oriented approach by using a food scale to help make your plan work for you. Weighing out foods and ingredients is the most accurate way of calculating how much you actually eat. A food scale can be a fun way of double checking portion sizes and helping to keep yourself accountable.

There are several types of food scales. A mechanical scale has a platform on which you can place whatever it is that you want to weigh. The weight is then displayed after the weights of

1/2 cup raw cashews 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chicken stock or lowsodium broth 1 pound asparagus, sliced on the diagonal, 1 inch thick 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup chopped basil 1/4 cup chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper the ingredients that you want to measure have pushed down a spring that is connected to the meter of the scale. The main advantage of mechanical scales is that they are cost effective and are not complicated when it comes to operating them.

A kitchen digital scale is one of the most reliable scales in the world. The reason why many people perceive it as the best kitchen scale is because of its precision.

In fact, it has the ability to measure even the smallest quantities with an accuracy of up to four decimal places. Another advantage of digital scales is that they give you the measurement as you add more weight so there is no need for you to wait for the scales to balance.

Here is one of our favorite heart healthy recipes.

Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the cashews in a pie plate and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, until they are nicely browned and fragrant. Let cool.

In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned and just cooked throughout, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a clean bowl.

Pour the chicken stock into the wok and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Add the asparagus slices, cover and cook over moderate heat until they are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to the bowl along with the chicken.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the wok along with the oyster sauce, lime juice, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until the sauce is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken pieces and sliced asparagus to the wok and toss to heat through. Remove the wok from the heat and stir in the cashews, basil, and chives. Season the stir-fry with black pepper and serve right away.

For this year’s Valentines Day, serve up your favorite heart healthy dish for your Valentine.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day. Remember: Life Happens in the Kitchen.

Take good care, John and Paula at Compliments to the Chef.

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Senior Calendar SPECIAL PROGRAMS Memories in the Making Volunteers Needed — Feb. 17th, 10-3: The Saratoga Senior Center is looking for volunteers who want to join the Memories in the Making program by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program helps improve quality of life and can help bridge the gap between patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. Join us Feb. 17th from 10-3 for a free training on how to volunteer as an art therapist for the program. No experience needed — all welcome. Lunch included.

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Investing — Feb. 23rd, 12-2: Whether your interests are Investing 101 or you have more complex investing needs, this seminar is for you! All investing questions answered. Join Izabella Hallett, Senior Regional Director of the Northeast region for William Blair Advisor Solutions and learn from the pros about how your money can work for you. Free and open to the public — all ages welcome. Please call to sign up.

SENIOR RESOURCE HEADQUARTERS AARP Taxes — Fridays, through April 14: AARP is at the Senior Center doing taxes. Call to make an appointment. Free.

Free Blood Pressure Clinic — Wed., Feb. 18th, 11-12 “Brown Bag It” Prescription Review presented by Walgreen’s — Feb., 19th, 1-3: Bring in all of your medications and a Walgreen’s pharmacist will review and give you advice about what may be working and what to avoid. Free but please call to make an appt.

Robin Solomon, Audiologist — Thurs., Feb. 26th, 12:30: Dr. Solomon will speak on the importance of hearing health and provide information on free hearing screening and captioned telephone.

Computer Assistance — Monday through Thursday, 8-3. Call the

Center to make an appointment.

Piano Lessons — Mondays from 9-2.

Call the Center to make an appointment.

ART PROGRAMS Glass Fusion — Wed. Feb. 18th, 12-3: Learn how to create beautiful art or jewelry in kiln-fired glass.

Cost is $10 / per class. Call to sign up.

Ceramics — Fridays, 10-12: Learn simple hand building in clay or paint pre-formed bisque Fridays 10-12. Lab follows from 12-3. Cost is $20.00 / month. Call to sign up.

Sculpture — Mondays, 9:30-11: Join Share and create unique sculptures of your choice. No experience necessary! Cost is $20.00 / month. Call to sign up.

Quilting — Fridays, 1-3: Learn how to quilt or just come and quilt with friends. Free!

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-584-1621 • www.saratogaseniorcenter.org

ALSO AT THE CENTER Carnegie Hall ACJW Ensemble — Fri., Feb. 13th, 10-10:45: The students are back — come hear their beautiful music!

Creative Movement — Feb. 13th, 9:15 — 10:15: Nikhita will use music, dance and movement to teach creative ways to help with physical well-being and psychological release. Open to all abilities from wheelchairs to the most active. Call to sign up.

Silent Wings — Wed., Feb. 18th, 1:30: Join Trish Marki from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY to meet breathtakingly beautiful owls, falcons and hawks. Bring the kids!

Sponsored by Walmart Saratoga.

MVP Latin Moves is Back!

(Formerly Zumba) — Thursdays, Feb. 19-May 7, 11:45 — 12:30 We also have yoga, Pilates, osteo and walking exercise classes for all levels — call the Center for more information.

Friday Movies: Feb. 20th, 1-3 “The 100 Foot Journey”; Feb. 27th, 1-3 “Boyhood” Includes snacks. Sign up required call 584-1621.

Book Club — Tue., Feb. 24th, 3: Discussion of “My Beloved World”

by Sonya Sotomayor.

Tarot Card Readings by Mary Shimp — Thurs., Feb. 26th, 9-11 am NEEDED! Canasta Players.

Will teach! Thursdays, 12:30 — 3:30 Your free hour could change a senior’s life! In 2015 the Saratoga Senior Center will be starting the Community Connections program to meet the needs of seniors in our community by matching a volunteer with a senior in need. If you have a free hour to assist with shopping, respite checks, transportation and more — this program is for you. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kris at or seniorcentervolunteer@gmail.com.

TRIPS & EXCURSIONS Join us for the following 1-day bus trips without the hassle!

Call the Senior Center for more information!

March 11: Boston: Spend the

day in Boston, optional “Season of Enchantment” Flower Show Ticket.

Member $35 / non-member $55.

April 8: NYC: Springtime in the City! Optional “The Ride” ticket — Broadway show on a bus! Member $30 / non-member $50.

July 15: Skaneateles: Enjoy the

lake, village, vineyard and gorgeous surroundings. Member $38 / nonmember $58.

Sept. 30: Mohonk Mountain House: Lunch and Culinary talk

in the historic Victorian Castle in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Member $75 / non-member $95.

Dec. 9: NYC: Nothing beats the

magic of NY at Christmas time.

Member $30 / non-member $50.

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

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Our Elders, Our Actions The Size of the Problem… Elder Abuse…

by Clare Colamaria for Saratoga TODAY The cold winter months are tough to handle, like battling with the thermostats, shoveling, relying on others for necessities. For many of folks these long, cold, dark days are a real battle for depression and other disorders which tend to keep us isolated and indoors. How about already existing challenges of old age dementia, physical handicap and chronic illnesses and needing to be cared for by others? Abuse happens with or without these circumstances but adding these into the mix makes you an easier target for elder abuse. Below are some statistics as collected by the NCEA.

Types of Abuse

Elder abuse is a growing problem. While we don’t know all of the details about why abuse occurs or how to stop its spread, we do know that help is available for victims.

Concerned people, like you, can spot the warning signs of a possible problem, and make a call for help if an elder is in need of assistance.

— Physical Abuse — Sexual Abuse — Emotional or Psychological Abuse — Neglect — Abandonment — Financial or Material Exploitation — Self-neglect Elder mistreatment (i.e. abuse and neglect) is defined as intentional actions that cause harm or create a serious risk of harm (whether or not harm is intended) to a vulnerable elder by a caregiver or other person who stands in a trust relationship to the elder. This includes failure by a caregiver to satisfy the elder’s basic needs or to

protect the elder from harm.

Unfortunately, we simply do not know for certain how many people are suffering from elder abuse and neglect. It appears that female elders are abused at a higher rate than males and that the older one is the more likely one is to be abused.

Signs of elder abuse may be missed by professionals working with older Americans because of lack of training on detecting abuse.

The elderly may be reluctant to report abuse themselves because of fear of retaliation, lack of physical and/or cognitive ability to report, or because they don’t want to get the abuser (90% of whom are family members) in trouble.

Below is a sampling of findings that show what is known about the incidence and prevalence of elder abuse and neglect: — The most recent major studies on incidence reported that 7.6 to 10 percent of study participants experienced abuse in the prior year. The study that found an incidence of 1 in 10 adults experiencing abuse did not include financial abuse.

— Available data from state Adult Protective Services (APS) agencies show an increasing trend in the reporting of elder abuse.

— Despite the accessibility of APS in all 50 states (whose programs are quite different), as well as mandatory reporting laws for elder abuse in most states, an overwhelming number of cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation go undetected and untreated each year.

— One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever comes to the attention of authorities. The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study found that for every case known to programs and agencies, 24 were unknown.

— Major financial exploitation was self-reported at a rate of 41 per 1,000 surveyed, which was higher than self-reported rates of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or neglect.

Those Who Abuse

In the only national study that attempted to define the scope of elder abuse, the vast majority

of abusers were family members (approximately 90 percent), most often adult children, spouses, partners, and others.

Family members who abuse drugs or alcohol, who have a mental/emotional illness, and who feel burdened by their caregiving responsibilities abuse at higher rates than those who do not self-report rates of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or neglect.

I was having a conversation with Caryn Kennedy, a local Saratoga Springs financial advisor about the problems of financial elder abuse and the different variations.

She stated that people need to be aware of the many arenas of financial abuse that more and more families are experiencing. By understanding how this can happen to your loved one and the reasons their resources have become limited may help correct a serious problem before it’s too late, especially now that people are living longer and the cost of care continues to rise at a very rapid rate.

Through Caryn’s research, experiences and along with Merrill Lynch and the SEC, she has put together some astonishing statistics — ones we cannot overlook.

Seniors report some kind of financial abuse. Seventy percent of the nation’s wealth is held by individuals over age 65. This kind of abuse is vastly underreported and incidents are growing quickly.

More than 90 percent of financial abusers are family members.

Types of financial abuse:

— Internet/lottery scams — Predatory lending — Annuity purchases — Pyramid schemes — Identity theft — Threatening elder with physical harm or withholding care in exchange for money

Things a Financial Advisor is trained to look for with regards to potential Financial Elder Abuse: — Family member showing a

recent interest in the elder’s financial situation — New Power of Attorney — New best friend in need — Elderly client request to do risky or out of ordinary trades — Elderly client not able to

remember conversations with their Financial Advisor — Recently widowed — Client not sophisticated in financial matters — Large unexplained transactions — Request for additional ATM/ debit cards in new name — Frequent transfers — Change of address for bank statements — The elder does not understand financial transactions or arrangements that have been made on their behalf

Where to Report suspected activity:

— Initially report any concerns to the elderly client’s financial advisor. FAs are required by federal law to follow through on all reported concerns.

— Most of the large financial institutions have recently created departments devoted only to financial elder abuse. These are usually under the umbrella of the Compliance Dept and can be contacted directly.

— SEC and FINRA have put in place laws and regulations to protect elderly clients.

Advisors are trained in how to spot red flags and protect elderly clients.

Reporting suspected abuse can be reported to the compliance or legal department of the firm where the

abuse occurred:

— Bank manager — Investment advisor and/or manager — Sec.gov — Bits.org — Investorprotection.org — Ncea.aoa.gov (National Center on Elder Abuse) — Aarp.gov

How to prevent:

Before symptoms of dementia begin have a trusted family member assigned to the elderly client’s accounts so the Financial Advisor is allowed to speak to them should he or she have concerns.

I would like to add that a trusted attorney is also a person who will work with you and your financial advisor to ensure your best interest and that of your estate are in the right hands. You can also reach out to the Attorney General’s office if you do not have a financial advisor or attorney at your disposal, go to www.ag.ny.gov Please, stay safe, warm and remember when putting on your sweater, coat and hat never leave the house without your smile!

Clare Colamaria is the founder of A Senior’s Choice, an eldercare consultant and family advocate. For more information or questions on related topics, please call Clare at (518) 424-2527 or go to her website www.aseniorschoiceonline.com

Scandinavian Muesli

20 Families TODAY Ingredients 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Rebuilding Mind, Body and Soul A Day’s Worth of Love in the Kitchen in Honor of Heart Health Month

1/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts, your favorite combo 2 tablespoons flaked unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup dried fruit 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds

Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread oats on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.

Stir in nuts and coconut; bake until the oats are fragrant, about 8 minutes. Turn off oven. Stir dried fruit into the muesli.

Microwave honey for 10 seconds. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon; drizzle over the muesli and stir to coat.

Return the muesli to the turned-off warm oven and let cool completely. Stir in flaxseeds.

Refrigerate with coconut yogurt, for at least 2 hours.

Top with fresh berries and enjoy!

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

by Monique Boulet for Saratoga TODAY In honor of February being Heart Health Month, I am sharing with you a few of my favorite

heart healthy recipes, one for each meal of the day. WARNING: These recipes warm the heart and soul — and your sweetie will be begging for more!

Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with Candied Walnuts Directions

Ingredients Salad 1 cup peeled and quartered roasted beets 1/2 cup candied walnuts 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 4 packed cups of curly kale, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup goat cheese (a diced avocado makes a great vegan alternative to creamy cheeses in salads!)

Dressing 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 small garlic clove, grated A pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients except for the oil in a medium-sized bowl. Slowly add the oil in a thin steady stream while whisking the dressing constantly. Season with salt to taste.

Add kale to a large bowl and with your fingers, massage for 1-2 minutes, with 1/4 of the dressing to break down the sometimes tough greens. (If your sweetie is watching, massage just a little bit longer!)

Top with the rest of the salad ingredients and serve the remaining dressing on the side.

Grilled Wild Salmon with Cilantro Pesto Directions

Ingredients

Pesto 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) lightly toasted 1/2 lime, juiced Jalapeno, to taste Salt and pepper Salmon 4 (6 to 8-ounce) portions salmon (preferably local wild King salmon) with skin on or off Olive oil, to taste Salt Fresh cracked pepper

Pesto Place first 4 ingredients in blender or small food processor and completely puree. Add lime juice, jalapeno, salt and pepper to taste.

Salmon Lightly coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill salmon on each side for 3-4 minutes, to yield a slightly darker pink center. Serve the salmon immediately with the cilantro pesto.

You can serve this dish with a fullbodied, heart healthy red, such as a Malbec, that can stand up to the bold flavors of the dish. Cheers!

If you are a business, corporation, food establishment or nonprofit organization and have some news you would like to share on your healthy initiatives, I welcome the information. We are, after all,

working together to create one of the healthiest areas in the world!

Monique Boulet RD, CDN, CPT organiquebymonique.com (518) 312-6309 moniqueboulet@hotmail.com

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Taking Your Relationships from Mediocre to Magnificent Keys to Love All Year Long have mind blowing sex to put the spark back into your relationship.

Simply start with five minutes of flooding each other with positive praise. You will be amazed at how this can squash tension, renew attraction and create peace in your home.

BE THE MATE YOU WANT:

by Meghan Lemery Fritz, LCSW

for Saratoga TODAY There’s one day a year we set aside to flood the ones we love with appreciation, affection, attention and love. Flowers, cards, hearts and balloons remind us that we are loved and adored. While Valentine’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate and honor love, I have to wonder: What happens the rest of the year when we get into the rut of everyday life and routine?

One of the biggest complaints I hear as a couples’ therapist is that spouses often feel taken for granted and unappreciated by his or her partner. By the time most couples seek counseling for their relationship they have often suffered months, sometimes years of living in a rut of boredom and exist more as roommates than lovers.

As we enter a new year, make it habit to implement a few key strategies to take your relationship from mediocre to magnificent.

DATE YOUR MATE:

Think back to when you first met your spouse. Chances are you talked for hours, laughed, made plans to do activities together and stared into each other’s eyes listing off all of the things you loved about them.

Make it a priority to keep dating your mate long after marriage. Make time DAILY (notice I did not say weekly or monthly, rather DAILY!) to connect with your spouse on a level that nurtures your relationship.

Turn off television, phones and any other distractions and simply sit next to each other, hold hands, lock eyes and list off at least one thing you really appreciate about them for that day.

You don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant every week or

A very powerful question to ask yourself often: Would I want to be married to me? If you are often grouchy and let the little stressors of day to day life steal your joy, get it together and make a plan to change your attitude.

Being around a moody person is an energy zapper. Nothing can cause a fight quicker than having to deal with a moody spouse.

Make it a rule that you will speak to your spouse the way you would like to be spoken to.

How we treat others is a reflection of how we feel about ourselves.

If you are critical and judgmental of others that is because you suffer from low self-esteem and never feeling that you are good enough.

We often condemn others when we condemn ourselves.

Make the decision to deal with your mood swings and negativity so that you can enjoy a joyful relationship with your spouse and everyone in your life. Don’t make excuses for your mood swings, rather, take responsibility to make the changes necessary to improve your feelings of selfworth and generate a more positive outlook. Aren’t you worth it!?

BE CREATIVE:

Why wait until Feb. 14 of every year to shower your spouse with appreciation? Do a little something every day to show your love for your sweetie pie.

Leave a note, send a text, or buy a

little something that your spouse loves. You don’t have to spend tons of money to be romantic or show your appreciation, a simple text that makes your spouse laugh is a way to show your love and reduce stress in your day-today lives. It is often the very simple tokens of appreciation that are the sweetest. Make it a priority to be creative in your relationship daily, not just one day a year.

KNOW WHAT YOU NEED:

How many times have you heard from your spouse, “I’m not a mind reader, just tell me what you want!” This is key for effective communication in your relationship. No one knows what you need and want better than you do. Instead of hoping your spouse will get the smoke signal that you want quality time for the evening, be direct.

I can’t tell you enough how this simple strategy will clear up misunderstandings between you and your spouse. Do not say yes when you mean no and do not harbor resentment when your spouse can’t channel your thoughts.

Often times I hear spouses say, “Well I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so I just didn’t say anything.” When you fail to communicate your feelings and desires in a clear, direct way you are paving the road for confusion, frustration and chaos in your relationship. If you want roses instead of candy for Valentine’s Day, ask for it. I often tell couples that you don’t get to be angry for what you didn’t communicate to your spouse clearly and directly.

If you don’t know what you want or need, take the time to figure it out. Stop blaming your spouse for your unhappiness and learn the skills necessary to

communicate in a clear direct way that leaves little room for confusion or misunderstanding.

HAVE A STRATEGY:

You don’t get the job, bank account or abs you want without a plan. Likewise, you don’t have a healthy, nurturing relationship without a strategy. Take time to sit with your spouse and talk about what you both need on the day-to-day basis to feel loved and appreciated. Make time to review what is working and what isn’t working. If you find your relationship is stuck in a pattern and habit of dysfunction and misery, don’t wait until the eleventh hour; get the help you need to learn the tools and skills that are

crucial to a healthy relationship.

Once you come up with your strategy for taking your relationship from mediocre to magnificent, write down your plan and put in a place where you can refer to it often. This will help remind you of your goals and keep you on your toes.

The quality of our relationships is the key to happiness in everyday life. This Valentine’s Day, make it a priority to honor, love and appreciate your loved ones all year long. You are worth it!

Wishing you and yours a Magnificent Valentine’s Day EVERY DAY! Meghan Lemery Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing at Sunpointe Health in State College, Pa.

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Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015

Q: What’s the outlook for the stock market in 2015?

A: Before we look forward, it’s helpful to look back.

2015

2014

by John D. Fox, CFA for Saratoga TODAY The writer is the Director of Research at Fenimore Asset Management in Cobleskill.

The United States stock market continued to defy skeptics rising for the sixth year in a row as measured by the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. It was also the year when many believe the American economy “turned the corner” with strong employment gains and consumer confidence hitting a five-year high. This good news is in contrast to the rest of the world where there is continued strife and uncertainty in China, Russia and the Middle East. The two surprises during 2014 were the decline in interest rates and the sharp drop in oil prices in the second half of the year.

In contrast to 2013, last year’s gain in the S&P 500 was driven largely by earnings growth. These earnings are the result of modest sales growth and excellent cost control as many corporations are posting their best margins. Additionally, many companies are allocating their excess capital wisely to enhance shareholder value including mergers and acquisitions, stock buybacks and increased dividends.

While the calendar has changed to 2015, I see no changes to the recent trends of continued U.S. economic improvement and growth in American business profits. I also see two major corporate themes continuing this year — mergers and acquisitions and shareholder activist investing. Both of these developments are typically positive for stock prices.

Of course, I am not the only one to recognize these positive elements. Consequently, the good performance of companies is currently reflected in the prices you have to pay to purchase their stocks. I see most stocks at fair value, certainly not cheap, and it is much harder to find a bargain compared to a few years ago. The result is that I expect future returns to be lower than the excellent equity returns of the last three years.

However, I continue to look for investment opportunities in good enterprises that are wellmanaged and financially strong. I would not be surprised if equity markets are more volatile in 2015 than they have been in recent years. I see volatility as an opportunity — not as a risk — and will be eager to invest in great businesses at discounted prices during market declines.

Fenimore Asset Management is an independent investment advisory firm located in Cobleskill, NY since 1974.

Fenimore’s affiliates are the Fenimore Private Client Group & FAM Funds — offering separately managed accounts and mutual funds. In-depth research.

Insightful investing.

Running From Achilles Tendonitis

by James Markwica for Saratoga TODAY

With New Year’s resolutions fully in effect, most of us have exhausted the myriad excuses as to why we aren’t taking better care of ourselves and participating in winter activities and sports. It’s at this point that we believe it’s necessary to simply throw ourselves back into the swing of things by pounding the pavement with running, hiking the snowy mountain trails or just returning to a more aggressive and lengthened aerobic walk.

Invariably, what seemingly happens out of nowhere is heel pain, sometimes severe heel pain.

What is this and how could it happen when you took a

couple of minutes to ease into your activity at a slower pace? It may be Achilles tendonitis due to inflammation or irritation of the Achilles tendon, the dense band of tissue running up the back of your lower leg attaching your calf to your heel.

It is rather common for Achilles tendonitis to result from sports that place an intense amount of stress on your calf muscle which is made up of the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. However, it is just as likely to begin when initiating a sudden increase in the frequency and intensity of any weight bearing activity, even walking.

Structural problems may also be to blame like spurs or small tears.

In addition to general tenderness, you may notice pain or a dull ache when pushing off of your foot while walking. This may lessen as your tendon warms up. You may especially note this in the morning while taking your first painful steps which then unexplainably resolve.

That is until you again increase your activity later in the day.

Improper conditioning including poor flexibility and inadequate strength is typically the perfect recipe to develop a tendonitis when added to walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes. Flattened arches (excessive pronation or pes planus) may also be the predisposing factor. Sometimes even trauma to the tendon may be the cause. But it’s not unlikely that it is simply a matter of too much, too soon as you didn’t properly warm-up.

Although self-treatment is available via rest, ice and medication (under your physician’s advice), your best bet is prevention. Starting slow and increasing your activity level gradually is the first step. Warm-up with stretches that focus on your gastroc and soleus muscles along with your hamstrings. You can easily stretch your gastrocnemius by leaning forward against a wall with your hands. Leave the leg you are stretching back behind

you, heel on the ground and knee straight. Your resting leg is the forward leg. Hold your gentle stretch for 10-to-30 seconds for five repetitions. To stretch to soleus, the lower deeper muscle, maintain the previous position but bend the knee of the back stretching leg and lower your hips a bit. The hamstring stretch is best attained when lying on your back, resting leg bent, and stretching knee supported with your hands as you actively raise your foot to the ceiling. Feel the stretch down the back of the leg.

Strengthening of your calf muscle is equally important and can easily be accomplished by rising up onto your toes and slowly returning your heels to the ground. Perform this exercise in sets of 10 reps for twoto-three sets to begin. You can further advance the strengthening exercise by turning both heels in together or out apart for sets of 10 repetitions. Be sure to gradually increase day by day making sure you do not overdo it.

Cross-training or training on multiple surfaces performing multiple various impact activities is a good idea as well. And of course, the educated choice of appropriate shoe wear is essential. Be sure to choose shoes that fit, provide adequate cushioning for your heel and have a firm arch

support which will aid in minimizing tension on the Achilles tendon.

In the event you recognize the onset warning signs of Achilles tendonitis, be sure to rest, ice, compress, and elevate.

If possible keep moving as it is essential that prolonged periods of inactivity be avoided. Be sure to move your foot and ankle through its full range of motion regularly and perform gentle stretches to remain flexible.

If you or someone you know suffers from heel and Achilles tendon pain, it is ill-advised to begin a new exercise program without consulting first with your physician, physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, physiatrist or other specialist who regularly treats foot and extremity pain. It is important to first get an accurate diagnosis for the cause of pain, as the specific exercises recommended will depend on the cause. Achilles Tendonitis, if left untreated, may become a much more serious condition that can lead to surgical intervention.

James Markwica, MS PT is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist at LaMarco Physical Therapy, 417 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa and 538 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. For questions or follow-up, contact James at 587-3256 or online at www.lamarcopt.com.

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Growing up is hard to do

by Kate Towne Sherwin for Saratoga TODAY The baby sleeps in our room for the first few months, even up to a year, usually until he stops waking at night to nurse and when there’s a crib available for him to move into (i.e., the next older brother has moved into a bed).

He sleeps in a little cradle right next to our bed until he’s too big, and then moves to a pack ’n play that has a flap that can be unrolled to cover one of the mesh sides. With the flap down, he’s got a cozy little spot where he can focus on sleeping, namely where he can’t see me. My ultimate goal is to have him moved into the big crib in another room before he’s able to pull himself up to stand and peer over the top of the pack ’n play and see me lying in bed.

If he sees me, he will go bonkers, and my morning will have to start whether I want it to or not.

Gus is ten months old, and for a good part of the past four months he’s been working on pulling himself up to stand. I’d hear him in the pack n play in the morning, as I’d try to hold on to every last minute I could stay in bed, scratching (a deeply soothing scratch of the neck) at the mesh sides, trying to find a finger hold, trying to figure out how to make his legs do what he wanted them to do. Not only were his leg mechanics a mystery for him to solve, but also how to do it while wearing the sleep sack I always put him in because of the cold nights.

He was very patient and very hardworking for those months, always scritching and chatting to himself while he worked. I heard him in the early mornings and I heard him on the monitor every time I put him down for a nap.

Finally I was able to move him into another bedroom, and not more than a few days later I went to get him up from his nap and he was standing, holding onto the side for dear life, and grinning the happiest of happy baby grins. He was so proud! Oh happy day!

But then…

Next naptime, he was quiet for a little while, but then my always-a-good-sleeper started crying and crying. I waited a minute, to see if it was just a weird something that he’d recover from and settle to sleep, but he didn’t, so I went up to find him standing again, hanging onto the side again, looking terrified, redfaced and wailing. It seemed he’d gotten himself up but didn’t know how to get himself down.

This went on for a good few days, during daytime naps and nighttime sleeping.

Oh, life lessons. How many times have each of us had this experience? “I got this thing that I was so sure I wanted but it’s not exactly what I hoped it would be, or it’s harder than I realized, or…” and the feeling of panic sets in.

I was thinking recently of when I was a wee child of 18 years, off to college, away from

home for the first time. I went to Siena, chosen for a few reasons, but one of the main ones was that my youngest sisters were still small, and we were — and are — close, so though I wanted to live on campus I didn’t want to be far away; I didn’t want to miss their growing up. It all made sense to me, on paper it was the perfect arrangement of away-but-nottoo-far, and yet, still, I was so homesick. My first semester was a really hard one for me, and more than once I wondered if I’d made a terrible mistake deciding to live on campus. I knew what was involved in that decision — money not the least of it, which I well knew as I was sharing the cost with my parents and so the thought that maybe I’d made a mistake was extra scary.

The same thing happened when I studied abroad. I’d wanted to spend a semester abroad for as long as I’d been aware that such a thing was possible. Since early high school I planned to study in Ireland, and I managed my classes and finances the first couple years of college in such a way that I could do it my junior year.

Though I have many good memories of my time abroad, one of the most overwhelming still is how homesick I was. I’ve always found

the possibility of being trapped in a bad decision suffocating, but of course I learned that it almost always takes a little time to figure it out. Sometimes it ends up fine, sometimes it doesn’t, but eventually I know just what to do.

I’ve seen similar things happening in my motherhood. Potty training is a big one, as is when I think a child is ready to be done with daily naps. Don’t laugh! I know it’s not big like moving-toa-foreign-country big, but every time I start something with the kids, it backfires. The pottytrainer is peeing all over the floor all the time and I’m pulling my hair out over the constant mess, or the no-napper has meltdowns every night during dinner of such epic proportions that our ears are ringing and our bodies are trembling even after the poor dear has been put to bed for the night. I then get echoes of those same trappedin-a-bad-decision feelings.

So we know, as adults, that if things don’t pan out the way you’d hoped, you try something different. Stop potty training for a while and revisit in a week or a

month. Go back to the afternoon naps for a while if need be. Or, like with Gus, ride it out until it works itself out.

Gus certainly had to figure out how to do it on his own, how to get himself down once he was up, but we tried to help him as much as we could. My husband and I both showed him a few times, knowing he was too little to understand our words but maybe he’d catch on to the things we were showing him to do with his arms and legs. This is how I myself manage situations I’ve gotten myself into that are overwhelming — by relying on those I love and trust and who love me, by seeking their advice and help.

Big things like adult life decisions or small things like standing in a crib. You know me, always with the deep thoughts about the simple things in our simple days.

Happy Valentine’s Day to those you love and those who love you!

Kate Towne Sherwin lives Saratoga Springs with her husband and their sons ages 10, 8, 6, 4, 3, and 10 months. She can be reached at sksherwin@hotmail.com.

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DAYTRIPPIN’ THROUGH THE GREAT ESCAPE LODGE AND INDOOR WATER PARK

by Carrie Rowlands Johnson for Saratoga TODAY Pink polka dots, green stripes, blue checkerboards, and bright yellow daisies climb, climb, climb their way up the stairs, blue plastic tubes dragging behind. At the top, one by one the colorful swimsuits plant themselves on the inflatable tubes and with a gentle push sail down, down, down. Splashes and squeals are along for the ride on this journey of fun. At the bottom, a pool of blue water waits, the final destination.

On one such jaunt, I hold a larger yellow inner tube under my arm as my hands are wrapped around those of my eight-year olds’.

The air is humid and warm, and we’re treated to delicious rays of sunshine from above. At the top, the three of us seat ourselves on the tube and hold on as the attendant

gives us a gentle push and spin, the latter at the request of my twin boys, Jordan and Cameron.

The ride down is exhilarating, that feeling magnified by the laughter and smiles on the young faces across from me. We land at the bottom with a splash, then quickly climb out of the pool and out of the way of the next rider.

I look around at the sea of bathing suits, beach towels and water toys and cannot believe I am in Queensbury, New York during the month of February. No plane tickets. No waiting in airports. No long car ride. Just a thirty-minute drive from my house near Saratoga.

The park is heated to 82-degrees and offers attractions like the “Tak-it-Eesi-Creek,” which takes children and adults on a lazy ride through the indoor water park.

The “Avalanche” is a four-person raft ride down a 382-foot tube that simulates the thrills of a white water rafting ride complete with a 41-foot drop. Boogie like a surfer on the “Boogie Bear Surf ” with continual sheet wave action for body boarding and surfing. You can even take stand-up surfing lessons for an extra fee. There are also areas designed just for the little kids.

Make it a “mini-vacation” with an overnight or two at the attached lodge. For more information, go to www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com.

BIG BALLS THE ADVENTURE BODY ZORBING Bright, colorful lights dance to music as large inflatable balls roll and jump, powered by the legs of humans nestled inside them. I hold my breath as two orbs bounce toward me, then land stocking-feet up a short distance away, upsidedown faces of my twin 8-yearold boys peering out through the clear plastic. A referee quickly

turns them right-side-up and steps out of the way as they continue their bouncing, blatantly attempting to knock each other and their friend Alex back down for a roll or another turn on their heads. Peels and squeals of laughter trickle through the plastic, loud enough to be heard over the music.

We are enjoying an hourlong visit at “Big Balls” Zorbing on route 50 in Saratoga. The adventure attraction opened on Black Friday, the brainchild of 10-yearold Nick Scialdone. A blow up arena inside The Soul Arts Center contains the assortment of balls, quickly becoming one of “The” hot new attractions for kids of all ages.

“It’s awesome. To see smiles on kids’ faces makes it so much brighter… they’re having the time of their lives. They’re having a ball… as I like to say,” comments Manager Heather Hill with a laugh.”

Adults and children are strapped into appropriately sized orbs like backpacks, leaving only

their feet exposed. Twenty are allowed in the arena at a time, with rotating ten-minute sessions.

“It’s great family time. You can see parents bumping into kids, and kids into parents. It’s fun for all ages,” says Hill.

There is also an over-sized “Hamster Zorb” available for birthday parties and special events that fit up to five people, offering a great photo opportunity. Individual “Hamster Zorbs” are sometimes rolled out, creating the experience of being in a hamster ball.

My boys are breathless as the Zorbs are pulled off their backs.

An hour of constant motion may result in a few minutes of down time for me while they recoup.

Owner Nick Scialdone, Sr. says they’re looking for land to build an outdoor arena complete with sand and water.

“Big Balls” is open weekends, with special times designated for the younger crowd. For more information, go to their website at www.bigballszorbing.com.

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FEBRUARY BREAK: FLIGHT TRAMPOLINE PARK

My feet spring off the ground, sending my body high into the air.

It’s the closest to actually flying without a machine I’ll ever come. I look to my right— Jordan’s curls stand straight in the air, lagging behind his head as his feet hit the black fabric and he propels himself back up. I look to my left— Cameron is jumping off a platform, springing himself even farther toward the ceiling.

We are at Flight Trampoline Park in Colonie, taking advantage of the opportunity to expend a bit of the pent-up energy naturally occurring in 8-year old boys.

The park opened in June 2014 after owner Mark Bigelow moved his family here from San Francisco. In the short time it’s been open, it’s become so popular that even with about sixty individual trampolines covering 15-thousand square feet, there is often a wait.

“During Christmas break, it was shocking. Monday it sold out in the first ten minutes. Tuesday it sold out before it opened and then word got out and it sold out for the rest of the week.”

Cameron and Jordan jump over to the other end of the park as their friend Nate calls them for a game of dodge ball, played in a separate, sectionedoff area. I watch one of the staff members walk on his hands across a row of trampolines, using the bounce to his advantage. There is also

a section for basketball, a six-foot platform overlooking an oversized air bag, and a special area exclusively for the six and under crowd.

Bigelow says the park attracts people of all ages for a variety of reasons including cheerleading and gymnastics practice, but mostly

because it’s just plain fun.

“I think it’s a novel experience. A unique experience that a lot of people haven’t had before.

And for the tumblers, they can go and tumble and tumble… you feel like you’re flying here. People have been doing this in their backyards so why not come where there’s sixty put together!”

When our time is up, I coax my boys out of the dodge ball area, what they tell me is their favorite part.

“It’s fun to chuck the balls at the other people playing without getting in trouble,” my rough and tumble Cameron says.

“It’s kind of like an exercise.

You have to dodge and it depends on your arm accuracy and whether you can catch the ball and stuff,” comments Jordan, my thinker.

Whatever your reason, it’s doubtful you’ll be disappointed.

During non-holiday weeks, Flight opens the regular floor from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. to those six and under, with one parent per child invited to jump free. Call ahead or go online to make reservations. More information is available on their website at www.flighttrampolinepark.com Carrie Rowlands Johnson is a freelance writer, blogger, and publicist. She was formerly a reporter for FOX 23 News. Read more of her work at CarrieRowlands.com

Other February Break Area Attractions The Cnse Children’s Museum Of Science And Technology

Located in Troy, this museum offers children and adults an interactive look at science in action. All activities are designed to engage children in STE(a)M learning. Check out their website for more information at www.cmost.org.

miSci (the Museum of Innovation and Science)

Located in Schenectady, miSci is home to a planetarium and host of exhibits that are rotated through to keep your visit fresh. The newly opened indoor butterfly house takes you into the life cycle of the butterfly, immersing children and adults into the habitat of various local butterflies.

“Making Sense of Sound” allows children to discover sound through play and experimentation. Get ready to make some noise!

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LOCAL BRIEFS a service at 7. We invite you to join us for a fun night of food, friends and music. A nonperishable item for the church’s food pantry would be appreciated. Call 518-584-0904 ext.4 with any questions.

Register for Wilton Youth Baseball

Winter Break Program for Kids

Online registration for the Spring 2015 season of Wilton Youth Baseball is now open. Starting this season we’ve eliminated residency requirements, meaning anyone between the ages of 5-12 can play ball in Wilton. Register today by visiting www.wiltonyouthbaseball.org.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.

Camp Saratoga will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is a qualifier for the U.S. National Snowshoe Championship.

Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.active.com.

A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available for a $5 rental charge.

Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone (518) 581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www. runwmac.com.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saratoga Reads will team up with the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College to offer a workshop for budding artists ages 6 and up with an accompanying adult. The program will begin with a discussion of one the Saratoga Reads junior books, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith (illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu). The book tells a story about a young member of the Muscogee Nation who borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform at the powwow.

Following the discussion, the group is then invited to have lunch in Skidmore’s Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. The cost of the meal is $9.63 for adults and $7.49 for children ages 6 to 12.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but space is limited.

To make reservations, call the Tang Museum at 518-580-8080. To RSVP for lunch in the dining hall, call Saratoga Reads at 518-580-8008.

Memories in the Making Volunteers Needed

OSHA Construction Outreach Course

The Saratoga Senior Center is looking for volunteers who want to join the Memories in the Making program by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program helps improve quality of life and can help bridge the gap between patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. Join us Feb. 17th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free training on how to volunteer as an art therapist for the program. No experience needed and all are welcome. Lunch included.

A 10-hour OSHA Construction Outreach Course is being offered for free for Saratoga Builders members on Feb. 19 and 20. Non-SBA members’ cost is $150. The event will be held at Capital Safety Services at 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville 12211 and will run 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, please email bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org or call 518-366-0946.

Deadline to register is Feb. 9.

The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race

Mardi Gras celebration at St. Paul’s Come gather at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Feb. 17, located at 149 Lake Avenue, and celebrate Mardi Gras. There will be traditional Louisiana inspired foods, such as gumbo and jambalaya, as well as foods geared towards kids, like hotdogs. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. and is followed by

Greenwich Elk’s Auxiliary Souper Lunch Bottomless bowls of delicious homemade soups, breads and dessert will be available February 22 from 1-3 p.m. as part of the Route 40 Greenwich Elk’s Auxiliary Souper Lunch. $7 per person, kids ages 5-10, $3. Children under 5 are free. Dine in only. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome.

Call Amberlyn for reservations and information. (518) 587-8224.

Tables Available for Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Ave. on Elks Lane is held the fourth Sunday of each month with the next sales on Feb. 22, March 22, and April 26. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month.

Rain or shine the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys.

Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. Tables are $15 for an 8-foot table; call (518) 289-5470 for information.

An Afternoon with a Medium On Sunday, Feb. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 432 Broadway, Suite 12, Saratoga Springs, Drew will communicate with those who have passed over and provide evidence, information and messages of love, hope and inspiration to various audience members. This session takes place in a comfortable and intimate setting and is filled with emotional healing, laughter and a feeling of connectedness for all in attendance. Please join us for a beautiful afternoon with Spirit. Due to limited seating pre-registration is required. To attend, please email info@drewcali.com. Cost is $30.

Monthly Indoor Craft & Garage Sale On Sunday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors. New vendors are signing up every month. Tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call 289-5470 for information.

Proactive Chiropractic Presents Touch the Wall Proactive Chiropractic is pleased to present Touch the Wall,

Week of February 13 – February 19, 2015 an independent film that chronicles the rise of swimming star Missy Franklin and her two-time Olympian teammate, Kara Lynn Joyce, as they strive to make the 2012 London Olympic team.

The one-time screening will take place Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in Skidmore College’s Gannett Auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online at www.adirondackaquaticcenter.org. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Adirondack Aquatic Center Capital Campaign, a non-profit that plans to build a premier aquatic facility for the greater Capital Region and Northeast.

Its mission is to prevent drowning by teaching children and adults how to be safe in and around water; promote adult fitness, especially for those who are limited on land; and provide a venue for competition in all aquatic disciplines.

Ballston Spa Aqua Cardio Program Offered for Adults An Aqua Cardio Strengthening class is being offered by the Ballston Spa Central School District’s Aquatics Program for adults on Monday and Wednesday evenings. There will be two sessions offered this spring from 6:00-7:00 pm. The first runs February 23-April 22 and the second is April 27 through June 17. Utilizing the entire pool, adults enjoy the benefits of an energizing, complete body workout. A buoyancy belt will provide body stabilization during intervals of “lap running”, cardio-choreography and muscle strengthening exercises. This deeper water format allows for non-impact to the joints. There are no swimming skills required!

Please visit the aquatics program information on the district website at www.bscsd.org for more information and a registration form or contact the pool office at the school 884-7150 x2324.

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Investing Whether your interests are Investing 101 or you have more complex investing needs, this

seminar is for you, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Adult and Senior Center on Feb. 23. All investing questions answered. Join Izabela Hallett, Senior Regional Director of the Northeast region for William Blair Advisor Solutions and learn from the pros about how your money can work for you. Free and open to the public - all ages welcome. Please call 518-584-1621 to sign up.

Incoming Kindergarten Registration in Ballston Spa The annual kindergarten registration process for all incoming kindergarten students is held in the Ballston Spa elementary schools during the spring. Parents are invited to an orientation session on Feb. 26 at the Wood Road, Milton Terrace North and Malta Avenue elementary schools, and on March 4 at Gordon Creek Elementary. The schools have also established the following schedule for screening and registration appointments: Wood Road between March 31 and April 2, Milton Terrace North and Malta Avenue May 5 through 7 and Gordon Creek May 13 through 15. Specific information will be sent directly from the elementary schools to parents during the winter months. Anyone with an incoming Kindergarten student who is not already in contact with the school is asked to call the Ballston Spa Central School District Registration Office at (518) 602-0256.

Stringendi to Perform a Medley of Beatles Music at the National Museum of Dance The National Museum of Dance is excited to welcome Stringendi to the Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Riggi Theater at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs for a night of Beatles favorites on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Stringendi, a trio of musicians from the Capital Region, was formed in the summer of 2014

by John Charles Cook (guitar), Demetria Koninis (cello) and Tania Susi (violin).

Please join us for a complimentary pre-performance toast at 7:30.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $15 per person. Seating is limited. Call 518584-2225 for more information.

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Family Friendly Event

Friday, February 13 Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Menu: Fried Fish-$8.50, or Fried Clams- $8.50, or Fried Chicken Tenders-$8.50, also available will be Clam Chowder at $6.00 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for Take Out (518) 6953917. Everyone will be welcome.

Follow signs.

this wonderful 2 Day Show & Sale (February 14 & 15).Many vendors sell cut gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood, amber, jewelry, beads, stone carvings, salt lamps and much more. The CDMC booth has interesting rock & mineral displays. There is a “Sand Digging Pile” where children can unearth gems, mineral treasures that they may keep. All proceeds from this show benefit the Museum’s mineral acquisition fund. For more information call the NYS Museum at (518) 474-5812.

Fundraiser for our Veterans at Stratton VA Hospital American Legion, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

Valentines Dance featuring Triple Threat. Join us for a night of awesome Rock and Roll, 50/50 Raffle, Food and Drinks. Cost: $15 donation day of show / $10 advance (includes 2 draft beers)..

Advanced tickets available at American Legion.

An Evening of Live Music and Dance

Sunday, February 15

Skidmore College Dance Theater, 8 p.m.

The concert will feature musician Carl Landa and dancer Erika Pujič with three Skidmore dance alums: Emily Craver, Nicole Kadar and Emily Pacillio, along with Peter Jones, dance musician from Mt. Holyoke College.$10 general admission, $5 for students and senior citizens. For information call (518) 580-5392.

Breakfast Buffet

Carnegie Hall Premieres Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.

Concert featuring Ensemble ACJW, fellows of The Academy–a program of Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute. For more information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/Zankel.

Saturday, February 14 22nd Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Sale NYS Museum, Empire State Plaza, Albany The Capital District Mineral Club (CDMC) co-sponsors

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea.

Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 5842585 for more information.

Monday, February 16 Go Kids Birthday Party Malta Community Center - 1 Bayberry Dr, Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. -1p.m.

Go Kids is turning two and throwing a birthday party to raise funds for the newly founded Go Kids Foundation. The day will be filled with carnival games, face painting and sports activities. $10 per family suggested donation.

For more information call (518) 415-2525.

calendar Parkinson’s Support Group Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs 2 p.m.

This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends.

For more information, call Joyce Garlock (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry (518) 798-8947.

Tuesday, February 17 Free Training for Memories in the Making Volunteers Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Saratoga Senior Center is looking for volunteers who want to join the Memories in the Making program by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program helps improve quality of life and can help bridge the gap between patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. Join us for a free training on how to volunteer as an art therapist for the program. No experience needed - all welcome. Lunch included. For more information call (518) 584-1621.

Annual Mardi Gras Celebration St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

There will be traditional Louisiana inspired foods, such as gumbo and jambalaya as well as foods geared towards kids, like hotdogs. The meal will be served at 6:00pm and is followed by a service at 7:00pm.

We invite you to join us for a fun night of food, friends and music. A nonperishable item for the church’s food pantry would be appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at (518) 584-0904 ext.4.

Wednesday, February 18 2015 Winter Storytellers Series The Academy for Lifelong Learning, SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.

The Academy presents the seventh annual storytellers series

every Wednesday through March 4. This week will feature “Farm Stories: Do You Like to Eat?” by storyteller Jeannine Laverty.

Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed.

For more information, call the Academy at (518) 587-2100 ext.

2415 or go to www.esc.edu/all.

Silent Wings Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m.

Join Trish Marki from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY to meet breathtakingly beautiful owls, falcons and hawks. Bring the kids! Sponsored by Walmart Saratoga. For more information call (518) 584-1621.

Thursday, February 19 MVP Latin Moves Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MVP Latin Moves is back (formerly Zumba). Thursdays, Feb. 19-May 7. We also have yoga, pilates, osteo and walking exercise classes for all levels - call the Center for more information. For more information call (518) 584-1621.

Little Brains Trivia

Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, 2 – 4 p.m.

A fun afternoon of trivia for kids age 6-14 presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. Event is free, but space is limited. Registration is required at http://www. eventbrite.com/e/little-brainstrivia-tickets-15005673373.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on this or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

Town of Saratoga:

Concert by David Breitman

22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com

Arthur Zankel Music Center, Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.

For more information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www. skidmore.edu/Zankel.

12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton:

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

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Photo by Phaedra Zoe Stasyshyn

Snow Fun at Tinney’s Tavern — Lake Desolation

Photo by Alice Corey Photography

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congratulations to Mr. Ian Fairlie and Ms. Carey Turner on their recent engagement!

Posting Of The

Week Award!

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Buzz’s posting of the week award goes to Kelly Otis Hayes of Saratoga Springs, who posted this photo on Facebook’s Saratoga/Wilton Online Garage Sale page on Monday with the note:

“Pick up only! Saratoga area!

Take as much as you want- no need to call first!”

Bride-to-be Carey, whose parents are Michael and MaryAnn Turner of Clifton Park, is a 2012 graduate of Clarkson University in Potsdam, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She is currently a Promotional Marketing Manager for IntegraOptics in Latham.

Her intended, whose parents are Robert and Annette Fairlie of Owego, graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton in 2009, then moved to Clarkson University for his MBA. (He may have met someone special there, as well!) Ian is currently an Account Manager for Transborder Global Freight in Round Lake.

The couple makes their home on the west side of Saratoga Springs. A Fall 2015 wedding is planned.

Haircuts with Heart!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Here’s Dan the Barber recently donating his time giving free haircuts at Franklin Community Center. Dan, who works at Straight Edge Barbers in Ballston Spa, volunteers his time on select Thursday afternoons. For more information, visit franklincommunitycenter.org Photo Provided.

Congratulations, Eva! milestone with family and friends at a special open house at the Galway United Methodist Church.

Eva was born in the Town of Providence to parents Louie and Edwidge Champagne. She lived there until 1923. She then moved to Galway and has lived there (just about a mile or so from her birthplace) ever since. Longevity apparently runs in her family, as sisters Viola Heritage and Laura Lawton both lived until 98.

GALWAY — Congratulations to Ms. Eva Hoffman, who turned 100 years young on Feb. 7! She celebrated this

Eva married Charles Nathan Hoffman (1917-1996) from Ballston Spa on May 1, 1940. Eva has three daughters who are all married: Mary Ann (Roger) Denison, Doris (Henry) Hersey and Diane (Michael) Tetlak. She also has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to being a homemaker for her family and children for a number of years, Eva also worked at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory from 1952 until her retirement in 1978. Since her retirement and to this day, Eva has retained a love of gardening and caring for her horses. She is also very active with her family and goes on many bus trips with the Galway Seniors.

Also, Eva was still driving until two weeks ago, when her 1994 Buick Century failed inspection. She made a decision not to purchase another car; but in case she changes her mind, her driver’s license is still good till 2017!

When asked for some secrets to her longevity, Eva cites eating chocolate with nuts and going outside to walk around daily. Also, she believes in a “Spring Tonic” made of salt pork and dandelion greens that she cooks up and eats daily. She still uses a 6-quart pail to gather the greens every year.

Congratulations again, Eva, from your friends at Saratoga TODAY!

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28th Flurry Festival Blows Into Town Like a Blizzard!

Photos by MarkBolles.com

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A highlight of the winter season whether you are a fan of dance or just like tapping your toes to some great tunes from every genre imaginable. That’s what the Flurry Festival has become — a powerhouse event drawing thousands from all over the region and beyond – with something to see and experience for all ages, abilities and interests. The key phrase to describe this festival is that if there is a genre you can’t find — it probably doesn’t exist.

The 28th renewal occurs this weekend, from Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15.

Headquartered in multiple sites at the Saratoga Springs City Center and Saratoga Hilton, it spreads its wings and tangos throughout downtown, with dances, workshops performances and just plain jams at the Saratoga Music Hall (474 Broadway), Parting Glass Pub (40 Lake Avenue), Putnam Den (63A Putnam Street) and Caffe’ Lena (47 Phila Street).

There’s a remarkable spillover effect, as restaurants, hotels and other downtown businesses are visited as well. This is the type of economic impact that makes Saratoga Springs the envy of upstate.

But back to the music. The program, which is constantly being updated online, now includes over 50 performance groups and over 50 demonstration leaders / dance callers and instructors — everything from traditional to cutting edge and back again. Which makes for a lot

to see, hear and sway to if you are so inclined.

But it is important to note that the organizers have taken great pains over the last couple years to reposition this event into a music festival with dance still at its core, yet not the sole focus. Which starts at the top with the name changing from what was known as the “Dance Flurry” but going even deeper into the program offerings. The atmosphere and vibe has become even more welcoming a result. One quote from their website pretty much sums it up: “The Flurry is for everyone!

There are a variety of dances and dance instruction for all levels (beginner through experienced), as well as workshop sessions for singing, instruments, body movement, etc.

We also have several concerts, family events, performances, and scheduled jams throughout the weekend.”

— flurryfestival.org And that goes for all ages: there are special programs for teens and

children as well.

Your first Flurry encounter can be somewhat intimidating, with so much available program-wise and all the people. Yet it’s a pretty sure bet that, regardless of your level of expertise, you are bound to find several things you like on any of the three days, or you can take a “dart board” approach and find yourself a new favorite.

So, whether you decide to participate and fully immerse yourself in the rhythm, or enjoy performances in a more traditional audience-member mode – if you can’t find it at the Flurry Festival, it can’t be found.

Tickets are still available for the full festival, or a variety of partial options at the City Center box office during the festival.

To view schedules and for more information, visit flurryfestival.org

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Weekend Music Picks

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — If the amount of music available this weekend at the Flurry Festival (see page 29) is not enough for you, here’s a couple of homegrown “Editor’s Choice” selections for you to consider:

Dryer

On Friday the 13th, Saratoga Springs-based punk band Dryer will be returning to Caffe’ Lena after over 20 years. The group (Rachael Sunday ­Bass / Vocals; Bob Carlton ­Guitar / Vocals; Joel Lilley ­Drums / Vocals and Brian Akey ­Guitar / Vocals) created quite a storm since beginning in 1992 – quickly becoming a small club and college radio staple throughout the United States during most of the 90s, garnering comparisons to bands such as The Pixies. The band heavily toured the country and at one point garnered attention

MaryLeigh Roohan

from music heavyweights Atlantic Records. After many recordings and a few breaks the band is back in 2014 a little older and little wiser but promising to be still as punk as ever. Dryer also promises two sets that include a mix of new material, as well as some songs that haven’t been performed live in over a decade.

Tickets are $18 ($16 for Caffe’ members), $9 for students and children. They can be ordered online at brownpapertickets.com/ event/1095651

MaryLeigh Roohan

Not to say we told you so, but back in November of 2013, when, on the precipice of a successful debut CD-release party we advised

A Sign of spring!

Photo by Jennifer Taylor

Dryer

everyone to get ready for the “next big deal” to come out of this area: “…let me tell those who are hearing about this young artist with quite a future for the first time that you are in for a singular treat if you avail yourself of the opportunity to celebrate with MaryLeigh Roohan and her friends as she officially releases her outstanding EP, Skin and Bone, at the Parting Glass. A big prestigious stage for an artist of any age, but just big enough for one who has an experiential bank belying her young years.”

— Saratoga TODAY, 11/7/2013 Since that time, MaryLeigh has cast her net wider, gathering

national touring credits to accompany her regional acclaim. Not surprising for someone whose professionalism and songwriting savvy has always made her a standout. At the time I wrote that she possessed “the wisdom of an old soul in the body of a young, yearning individual,” and it’s as true today as ever.

MaryLeigh Roohan will headline a special performance at Vapor Night Club on Saturday, Feb. 14, presented by indy-music radio powerhouse WEQX. This is a free show with doors opening at 8 p.m. Also on the bill are special guests Bear Grass and Anthony Fallacaro.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ensemble ACJW returns to Skidmore College for its springsemester residency and concert.

Scheduled at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Arthur Zankel Music Center, the concert will feature selections by Roussel (Trio for Flute, Viola and Cello, Op. 40), Ravel (Piano Trio in A Minor), and the world premiere of “Backlight” by Meredith Monk. At 7 p.m. Monk will present a pre-concert talk.

Admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For tickets, visit skidmore.edu/zankel/

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SPAC Announces 2015 New York City Ballet Season SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York City Ballet, one of the world’s premier dance companies, returns to Saratoga in 2015 to present a diverse repertory of 17 extraordinary ballets when it resumes its two-week summer residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) from July 7 to 18.

Featured works of the company’s 2015 SPAC performances include the Saratoga premiere of Peter Martin’s La Sylphide, one of the world’s oldest Romantic ballet productions still in existence; iconic ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and Danish choreographer August Bournonville; and contemporary works by Christopher Wheeldon, Alexei Ratmansky and Justin Peck.

Additional highlights of the programs include the Saratoga premiere of Justin Peck’s newest work: ‘R­ ōdē,ō: Four Dance Episodes, set to Aaron Copland’s symphonic score; a Gala tribute to some of the brightest choreographers of the 21st century; and the return of favorites not seen at SPAC in several years, including Bournonville Divertissements, Martins’ Symphonic Dances, and Balanchine’s La Valse.

“It is an honor for SPAC to once again host New York City Ballet for a two-week residency this summer as it presents an exceptional program, showcasing a delightful selection of Balanchine and Robbins classics alongside several new additions to its repertory, including incredible ballets from some of today’s most remarkable choreographers,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president and executive director. “These stunning works highlight the exquisite technique and poise that are the Company’s hallmarks and its singular commitment to expanding its repertoire, featuring distinguished classical ballets as well as phenomenal new works never before seen at SPAC. We are already looking forward to a fantastic summer, with the New York City Ballet sure to thrill our audiences during the 2015 season.”

Tarantella — Megan Fairchild ©Paul Kolnik

Belles-Lettres — Tyler Angle and Rebecca Krohn ©Paul Kolnik

The 2015 New York City Ballet Schedule at SPAC: Tuesday, July 7 OPENING NIGHT: ALL BALANCHINE Square Dance (Vivaldi & Corelli/ Balanchine) La Valse (Ravel/Balanchine) Tarantella (Gottschalk, reorch. by Kay/Balanchine) Symphony in 3 Movements (Stravinsky/Balanchine)

Saturday, July 11 (2 p.m. matinee) Interplay (Gould/Robbins) Tarantella (Gottschalk, reorch.

by Kay/Balanchine) Symphony in 3 Movements (Stravinsky/ Balanchine) Western Symphony (Kay/Balanchine)

Wednesday, July 8

Saturday, July 11

ALL AMERICAN Interplay (Gould/Robbins) ‘Rōdē,ō: Four Dance Episodes (Copland/Peck) Western Symphony (Kay/Balanchine)

THE BALLET GALA: 21TU CENTURY CHOREOGRAPHERS Belles Lettres (Franck/Peck) Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky/Ratmansky) Mercurial Manoeuvres (Shostakovich/Wheeldon)

Thursday, July 9 (2 p.m. matinee) Square Dance (Vivaldi & Corelli/ Balanchine) ‘Rōdē,ō: Four Dance Episodes (Copland/Peck) Western Symphony (Kay/Balanchine)

Thursday, July 9 The Four Temperaments (Hindemith/Balanchine) La Valse (Ravel/Balanchine) Symphonic Dances (Rachmaninof/ Martins) Date Night

Friday, July 10 Square Dance (Vivaldi & Corelli/ Balanchine) ‘Rōdē,ō: Four Dance Episodes (Copland/Peck) Symphony in C (Bizet/Balanchine) Family Night

Tuesday, July 14 ALL ROBBINS The Goldberg Variations (Bach/ Robbins) New York Export: Opus Jazz (Prince/ Robbins)

Wednesday, July 15 DANISH DELIGHT La Sylphide (Løvenskjold/Martins after Bournonville) Bournonville Divertissements (Paulli, Lumbye, & Helsted/ Bournonville staged

by Williams)

Thursday, July 16 (2 p.m. matinee)

Saturday, July 18 (2 p.m. matinee)

Symphonic Dances (Rachmaninof/ Martins) The Four Temperaments (Hindemith/Balanchine) Symphony in C (Bizet/Balanchine)

DANISH DELIGHT La Sylphide (Løvenskjold/Martins after Bournonville) Bournonville Divertissements (Paulli, Lumbye, & Helsted/ Bournonville staged

by Williams)

Thursday, July 16 ALL ROBBINS The Goldberg Variations (Bach/ Robbins) New York Export: Opus Jazz (Prince/ Robbins) Date Night

Friday, July 17 La Sylphide (Løvenskjold/ Martins after Bournonville) Bournonville Divertissements (Paulli, Lumbye, & Helsted/ Bournonville staged by Williams) Family Night

Saturday, July 18 ALL BALANCHINE The Four Temperaments (Hindemith/ Balanchine) Tarantella (Gottschalk, reorch. by Kay/ Balanchine) Symphony in 3 Movements (Stravinsky/ Balanchine) Symphony in C (Bizet/Balanchine)

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Steve Candlen

At Harvey’s Friday and The Saratoga Winery Sunday

week of 2/13-2/19 friday, 2/13: Jeff Brisbin, 9 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Dryer, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Pat Gioia, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Fresh w. Bo Goliber, Tommy Miller and Joe Lattanzio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Erin Harkes Duo, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Steve Candlen, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 3 To Get Ready Duo, 5:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 FM, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Dueling Pianos, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Tim Olsen Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Dan Sherwin, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Sugar Pill, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Just Nate, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Jeff Strange, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Marcus Ruggiero, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Big Sky Country, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

saturday, 2/14: Flurry Folk Oasis (all day), 11 am @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Vivid Trio, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Misty Jazz Trio, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Bad Chaperones, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Folding Money, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 The Ideal Situation, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Party Up, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 The Cutaways, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 The Deadbeats, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Collette + The Mudcats, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Dan Sherwin, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Jeff Walton, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Pat Decker, 6pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 MaryLeigh Roohan, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

sunday, 2/15: Leah Woods, 8 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Sharky + Joziah of the Grand Slambovians, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Kids Open Mic, 1 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Steve Candlen, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

monday, 2/16: Frankie Lessard, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

tuesday, 2/17: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

wednesday, 2/18: Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

thursday, 2/19: Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 High Peaks Band, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Open Mic Showcase, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 DJ Kip Chapman, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Celtic Session , 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583-1916

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fun and games

Puzzles

Across 1 Brother of Raul and Juanita 6 Purple candle scent 11 Poetic time reference 14 Tequila source 15 Month in Madrid 16 Sprinkling on French fries?

17 Uses as a reference 18 Many pets 19 For example 20 Calendar entry 21 Kyrgyzstan city 22 Construction beams 24 Julia’s “Ocean’s Twelve” role 25 Legend of the links 27 Old __, Connecticut 28 “They went __ in a Sieve, they did”: Lear 30 Logan of “60 Minutes” 32 Words in a dish 34 Relinquish 36 Jazz double bassist Charlie 40 Web concerns ... and based on six familiar names hidden in rows 1, 4, 12 and 15 of this puzzle grid, what the black squares in those rows symbolize 43 West Texas city 44 Approaching 45 Tiny complaint 46 Uno y dos y tres 48 Migratory birds 50 Oaf 53 Some Staples employees 55 Bear whose bed was too hard 58 Source of much Indian tea 60 Sky light?

61 Pumpkin, e.g.

62 Moo __ pork 63 Graduated series 65 10th-century Holy Roman emperor 66 Mountain end 67 Increases, with “up” 68 “It Wasn’t All Velvet” memoirist 69 Diddy ditty 70 Arraignment answers 71 “That’s all __, dude”: “Not my fault” Down 1 Aspect 2 “Just tell me”

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See puzzle solution on page 38 3 Librarian’s device 4 Nevertheless 5 Out of concern that 6 Summer quaff 7 Taken 8 More than harmful 9 Works on walls 10 Mozart’s “__ fan tutte” 11 David Sedaris work 12 Lack faith in a truce, maybe 13 “Family Ties” mother 23 Space on a form 25 “I want results!”

26 Lawsuit goal 29 “__ Me While I Kiss This Guy”: book of misheard lyrics 31 Loaded, in Limoges 32 Big club

33 Cyberchuckle 35 Predatory bird 37 Singer and longtime owner of baseball’s Angels 38 Sch. 30 miles south of Providence 39 Bygone boomer 41 Elbows to nibble 42 Royal title 47 Bagel choice 49 Perfect 50 __ tag 51 “Ulysses” actor Milo 52 Take by force 54 Apology ending 56 Teaser 57 Parting mot 59 Dealership amt.

61 Attend 64 Western st.

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This Week: Naval, Navel Naval refers to a navy.

Many naval vessels are anchored in the harbor.

Navel refers to the belly button or the navel orange.

The doctor clamped the cord next to the baby’s navel.

The navel orange is among the most popular of all oranges.

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It’s not all bad off the field

by Neil Benjamin Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

The world of professional and collegiate sports often fills headlines for undesirable reasons. Whether it is the spate of off-field issues in the National Football League, racism in the National Basketball Association or performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball, many athletes, coaches and owners make poor choices.

This past NFL season was tattered by domestic violence, drunken driving, drug use and a lot of all-around irresponsible behavior. Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice cold-cocked his then-fiancé Janay Rice, Carolina Panthers all-pro defensive end Greg Hardy was charged with assault and threatening to kill his girlfriend and

countless other stars faced legal charges.

According to vocative.com, the NBA had a staggering 2,148 arrests in 2014, while the NFL had 1,974.

Considering a typical NFL team has 53 men on its roster and an NBA team has 15, the arrest rate in the NBA is through the roof.

Not every sports scandal involves lawlessness, as is with the sad case with a Chicago team from the Little League World Series. On Wednesday, news broke that the Jackie Robinson West team was stripped of its United States title because the team violated a rule which prohibited the use of players from outside the team’s border lines. The team manager and the Illinois district administrator involved were suspended immediately from Little League activity.

You read that right. Adults who oversee an 11-and 12-year-old baseball team schemed and bent the rules so much that a group of tweens had to give up what is most likely the most cherished trophy on each kid’s mantle, all because a few people put winning ahead of morals. It is sickening to think that the lesson learned by these kids isn’t to work hard to achieve a common goal, but rather they were given a lesson in how to cheat.

It is really not surprising, however, as the sports “icons” of this generation operate on a me-first philosophy. In an age where sports leagues are seeing a seemingly unending stream of revenue and where $100-million contracts are handed out like Communion wine, it is far too apparent that this notion has spread throughout society. As a

whole, we need to change the way we look at potential outcomes, because when the day’s done, winning and losing do not matter anywhere near as much as the path chosen to arrive.

For pro athletes, the asinine decisions they made grabbed headlines and in many cases shamed the player. But because they are stars, they are rarely so affected by the baggage that they cannot find work elsewhere. If you can run a 4.3-second 40-meter sprint, or jump four feet off the ground, or throw a 99-mileper-hour fastball, there’s a great chance you’ll find a lucrative contract elsewhere.

And that’s an absolutely horrible precedent to set for society. If I went out and got arrested for assault or drunken driving or drug possession, not only would I lose my job here at the paper, the possibility of me landing another professional job dwindles down to almost 0 percent. I have certainly acted poorly at times as a child because I heard about what an athlete I idolized had done and thought I’d be cool if I did something similar. Turns out I just upset some, offended others, made my parents worry and crippled my self-esteem, all because I allowed my impressionable self to be sucked into the hype and hysteria that surrounds star athletes.

There are two stories from the last week that give me hope that all is not lost. One comes from the University of Idaho football program, where Jace Malek, a high school senior from Wisconsin who earned a scholarship to play football, found out he had a large tumor in his leg. Saying he understands the cutthroat nature of high level collegiate athletics, Malek spoke on the phone with the coaching staff,

explaining that the scholarship would better serve the program if it were given to someone who will be able to play right away (Malek’s prognosis is unclear at this time, although doctors have told him he may never be able to play again).

Just last week, Louisville coach Bobby Petrino rescinded a scholarship offer to a running back just 48 hours prior to the recruit signing his papers. The kid must have been crushed, and while I do not praise Petrino’s selfish actions, I understand he has to do what’s in the program’s best interest.

So how did Idaho respond?

From KHQ.com: “They said ‘you’ve been with us this whole time,’ ” Malek explained. “Idaho is not leaving your side.”

That’s a stand-up move by the school. No doubt, the scholarship would have benefited the team more if it were given to someone who will be able to play, but the program did what is right in this situation.

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s house burned down in the early part of January. The whole house needs to be rebuilt, and Rivera said he is living with friends and family in the meantime.

Enter 9-year-old Harmonie Frederick, the kind-hearted young Panthers die-hard who was recently visited by the Tooth Fairy. Frederick enclosed the $5 she received for the dead tooth inside a heartwarming letter and mailed it to Rivera stating the money was better used aiding Rivera getting his house back up.

Rivera responded by mail, sending back the money, thanking Frederick and sending her a box of Carolina goodies.

So while there are far more dark stories from the world of sports, it’s nice to see not everything is out of order.

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Smith leaves lasting legacy

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Dean Smith’s 1981 book “Multiple Offenses and Defenses” is a scripted philosophy of his legacy as a basketball coach. His book became my bible of basketball coaching during the early 1980s. The late University of North Carolina coach demonstrated his genius as a tactician as he outlined the many aspects of how each day’s practice was orchestrated, along with the offenses and defenses that he used. Smith, just three weeks away from his 84th birthday, passed away Feb. 7. He had been seriously ill with dementia for years.

It wasn’t that long ago when Smith was the winningest men’s basketball coach in NCAA history. He is now seated at No. 4 on the all-time winning list of NCAA men’s basketball coaches behind Mike Krzyzewski, Bobby Knight and Jim Boeheim. Dean Smith was more than a great college basketball coach, he was a selfless man with a compassion for people and he felt all people were important.

John Feinstein, sportswriter for the Washington Post, talked and interviewed a number of basketball icons and personalities. He noted that Smith’s winning legacy wasn’t about him; it was how he connected with his players. Even after his former players graduated from college and began their careers, he managed to stay in touch. The biggest name Smith coached was, of course, Michael Jordan, who had nothing but praise for his former college mentor: “Other than my parents, no one had a bigger influence on my life than coach Smith.

He was more than a coach -- he was my mentor, my teacher, my second father. Coach was always there for me whenever I needed him and I loved him for it. In teaching me

the game of basketball, he taught me about life. My heart goes out to Linnea (Smith’s wife) and their kids.

We’ve lost a great man who had an incredible impact on his players, his staff and the entire UNC family.”

In his 36 years as the Tar Heels men’s basketball coach, Smith won two national championships. His teams were in the Final Four 11 times and won the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament 13 times.

It wasn’t just winning that signified who he was, despite the success of his legacy. Larry Brown, a Hall of Fame coach who played for Smith, told ESPN that Smith was a man of “grace” and “class.” Brown said about Smith: “He cared about the game and made it better.” Feinstein caught up with Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, the NCAA’s number one coach on the list. He had this to say after receiving a text that Dean Smith had passed: “I looked at it and said, oh no! Obviously, I knew he’d been sick. I knew he was in tough shape, but for some reason I never thought about him dying. Maybe that’s because he’s one of those people who you think is going to live forever.” As Coach K talked, he paused with a catch in his voice and continued, “Of course he will live forever. Not because of what he did, because of what he taught.”

I’ve read numerous stories about Smith, but what really caught my attention wasn’t his basketball legacy, but it was Dean Smith -- the man, the humanitarian. He was known for his opposition to segregation and believed in civil rights for all. Known as a spiritual man who went to church every Sunday, he wasn’t afraid to take on social issues, speaking out against the death penalty. Smith didn’t gloat about his beliefs and as Feinstein put it: “Coach Smith you should be proud of your actions.” Smith responded: “John, you should never be proud of doing the right thing. I really haven’t done much other than send a little money and talk to the governor and do some public service announcements, so don’t make me out to be too much of a hero.”

For Smith, it was about his deep belief in what was right. In the early 1960s, he and his minister accompanied a black student to a segregated restaurant. In 1966, he recruited Charlie Scott, the first black basketball player at UNC. He wasn’t afraid to speak out for gay

rights, he was against the Iraq war, and he did add his support and lent his name in an ad campaign for Devout Democrats, an inter-faith, political action committee that lent support to Barack Obama’s campaign. Dean Smith was a man of conviction of what he thought was right. No one has to agree with what Smith did, or believed, but like it or not, how many coaches do that?

There are few people of influence who have the reputation like that of Smith, an iconic coach willing step forward in support for a cause they believe in. This is all new to me in my knowledge of Smith.

He was always the basketball coach at the University of North Carolina.

I never figured that he was a man of such conviction who looked at life beyond the hardwood.

College basketball not only lost this great coach, but a man who possessed a humbling demeanor

and spoke for those who needed to be treated fairly because it was the right thing to do.

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Community Sports Bulletin Boutelle Nabs Third NE-10 Academic All-Conference Nod

Saint Michael’s College women’s cross country senior Chloe Boutelle, a Saratoga Springs graduate, was among 88 student-athletes across seven sports selected for a Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference honor for the fall semester.

Boutelle was part of a trio composed of one third of the nine women’s cross country runners in the league that earned the accolade, as the Purple Knights’ three selections were a league high, and their most since four were honored during the 2005-06 school year.

Boutelle is one of three repeat honorees in program history Jr. NBA Finals Championships 2/7/15 Division 1 Warriors 22: Caleb Casey-10, Jude Aliperti-6 Knicks 11: Oscar Lilac-4, Antone Robbens-3 Division 2 Blazers 40: Charles DeRizzo-20, Frankie Laniewski-13 Knicks 36: Kyle Holmes-13, Cyrus Kelly-9 Division 3 Celtics 48: Christian Kondo-23, Garrett Myers-8 Nets 46: Grayson DuMortier-20, Shamir Shaffe-10

The Saratoga Central Catholic girls’ basketball team, above with coach Tom Coons at left, defeated Scoharie 45-41 on Wednesday night to improve its record to 7-11. Please see next week’s issue of Saratoga TODAY for an in-depth look at the squad.

Division 4 Thunder 38: Graham Patton-14, Mathew Myers-6 Bulls 33: Dion Williams-10, Kevin Amberger-8

Burnt Hills guard Tyler Dowdle tries to dribble past Saratoga’s Christian Bartlett during last week’s rivalry game between the two. Saratoga won big.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Neil Benjamin, Sports Editor at neil@saratoga publishing.com

Saratoga’s Brian Shilstone goes up for a shot while Burnt Hills’ John Clayton defends.

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Undefeated Saratoga wrestler the favorite heading into Class A tournament Continued from front injury bug, finished in eighth place out of 10 teams.

“I was looking to win (class) As,” Inzana said last week prior to a practice in which the team was preparing for this weekend’s Section II tournament. “Now I am looking at sectionals and hopefully getting back on the state podium.”

Starting at 10 a.m. this Saturday and concluding Sunday evening, Inzana will attempt to take home first place at sectionals, which are being held at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

Should he win or be selected as the wild card, Inzana would wrestle at the state tournament two weeks later at the Times Union Center.

Inzana, as a wild card in 2014, finished sixth at the New York State tournament. He said anything but an improvement on that finish would be a personal disappointment.

It has been quite the career thus far for the senior, who said he has not made his decision on where he’s attending college. He said he is considering the University of North Caroline-Pembroke and also a career in the armed forces.

Inzana, who became a varsity wrestler in seventh grade as a 96-pounder, said he learned much of his work ethic from his various family members who wrestled over the years. He said his father was a Division I college wrestler, spending some time at the University of Auburn before transferring.

He started out grappling in kindergarten, but an off-the-mat injury nearly derailed him early on when he broke a bone in his leg while skiing.

“I have been active my whole life. Staying in shape really helps with balance, which is important,” Inzana said. “I used to wrestle around with family members when I was young.

I got pretty good at it, so I figured I might as well stay.”

While his path to Class A domination appeared to come easily, his practice partner Ryan Diguiseppe said sectionals will be a bit different.

In the semifinals last weekend, Inzana found himself face-to-face with a familiar foe in Diguiseppe.

Two years ago the rules were altered to allow teams to enter multiple wrestlers in one weight class.

Diguiseppe, a freshman, said Inzana “breezed” through the tournament, adding: “Why? ’Cuz he’s a really good wrestler.”

In that semifinal match, Inzana beat Diguiseppe via technical fall, which occurs when a wrestler goes ahead by 15 or more

points in a match. It was the only match all weekend that Inzana did not win by pin.

Diguiseppe admitted that he didn’t wrestle his hardest against his partner and friend, saying he was showing respect. This weekend, should the two square off again, may be different.

“I can tell you that losing 16-0 (to Inzana) will not happen again,” Diguiseppe said with a smirk. “But he’s the favorite to

win, and I think he will.”

Blue Streaks coach Kris West, a 1994 sectional champion for Saratoga, said his senior is ready for this weekend.

“He doesn’t have a weakness,” West said. “Whether top, bottom, on his feet, you don’t want to go down when facing him. He has very quick feet and regroups quickly. Right now, going into this weekend, he’s at the top of his game.”

Diguiseppe said Inzana reacts fast on the mat, leaving little room for an opponent error.

“He likes to hook his arms over and under,” he said. “If he does that and trips you, it’s probably over because of how fast he moves.”

Other Blue Streaks that West said could make an impact this weekend include Tristian Biviano, the sophomore 99-pounder, Ryan Encarnacion, a sophomore 106-pound wrestler, senior Max

Kabanuk at 145 pounds and super heavyweight Spencer Wickert, a junior. Senior Drew Griskowitz won’t be wrestling this weekend because he broke a bone in his wrist last weekend.

“For Dom to win this weekend – he wants to get the automatic berth, not shooting for the wild card – he just needs to wrestle like he did all year,” West said.

“He is the most talented kid in a pretty strong weight class.”

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The 2nd annual Frozen Winter Classic took place last weekend, with more than 65 teams from all over the northeast competing against each other at the Saratoga State Park.