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Anne Palamountain dies at 91

See Stefanik pg. 14

Bartenders’ Photo by MarkBolles.com

by Neil Benjamin Jr. Saratoga TODAY One has a target on its back and the other is aiming for a bullseye.

After a 5-0 home victory over Queensbury in a two-point conference tilt on Wednesday, Jan.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anne Tonnesen Palamountain, first lady of Skidmore College for 22 years during a period of dynamic change at the school and in higher education nationally, died on Jan. 24 in Saratoga Hospital of complications from pneumonia. She was 91 years old.

Mrs. Palamountain came to the college in 1965, accompanying her husband, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr., when he became the fourth president of Skidmore.

Whether at the side of her husband, or through her own initiatives as a fundraiser and liaison to the community, she played a pivotal role in the life of the college and its hometown of Saratoga Springs.

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28, the Saratoga hockey squad moved into first place in the Capital District High School Hockey League, jumping in front of Shenendehowa with 12 points to the Plainsmen’s 10. The Blue Streaks are 7-1 in the CDHSL and 10-4-2 overall.

Coming off a 12-3 victory over Guilderland/ Mohanasen/Scotia-Glenville, the Burnt Hills/

Chowderfest See Streaks pg. 10

More Delicious Than Ever

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Now in its 17th year, Chowderfest is nothing less than a happening. Over time, it has ascended to a level where it rivals any event in this area. What makes Chowderfest distinctive is the

time of year it occurs (this year’s event is on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), it’s tasty, and every year it keeps growing, growing, growing!

Last year, The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, which coordinates See Chowderfest pg. 8

Ball

See Bartenders’ pg. 22

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Saratoga Children’s Theatre Showcase Young Talent Sings For Their Supper at Longfellows

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Several dozen of the area’s best young performers strutted their stuff, ably assisted by Rick Bolton, at Saratoga Children’s Theatre’s (SCT) fourth annual talent showcase, held once again at Longfellows Restaurant on Sunday Jan. 25.

Not only was the audience entertained, but this annual fundraiser also marked the first announcement of SCT’s summer camp programming for 2015. Most of the camp sessions will take place at St. Clements School, 231 Lake Avenue.

Rising Stars (ages 3–7) will perform from a choice of eight oneweek programs, including: Frozen!, Hats!, Squirm! and Arf! Kids (ages 7–10) will also have their choice of eight one-week programs, including: Just Like Us, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS, Yo

Photos by Mark Bolles Ho Ho and a Wad of Gum, and SCT Idol Camp.

Juniors (ages 10–13) have program offerings ranging from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, while Teens (ages 13–18) will have three-week camps climaxed by performances of Fame — the Musical and Seussical at Skidmore’s Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College Campus.

There are many other program offerings in the SCT summer camp lineup for 2015 — truly something for everyone.

Registration for all summer camp sessions is open now and there is a substantial discount for registering by Mar. 1. For all details and specific dates of each camp session, visit saratogachildrenstheatre. org/events/category/summercamps

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A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Production!

Maple Avenue Middle Gets Ready For Mary Poppins

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — About 100 talented students from Maple Avenue Middle School have been getting ready for the debut performance of Mary Poppins. Shows begin Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Trombley Auditorium.

Tickets are $7 and are available at the door.

A total of six performances are scheduled over two weekends. Other performance dates and times are: • Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1 and 7 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb 7 at 1 and 7 p.m.

The production team putting the students through their paces includes faculty members Candace Calvin, director; Kathy Fogarty, producer; Karen Munski, musical director; Amanda Banner, choreographer and Barbara Redding, technical director. These faculty

members have been responsible for several productions by the Maple Avenue Musical Club over the past seven years.

According to Jennifer Ginley, a member of the school’s publicity committee, these teachers worked as a team for a long time to produce this show.

It’s also notable that Maple Avenue is one of the first schools in the country to produce Mary Poppins, as the licensing was just released last October.

And when you see Mary and Bert fly over the rooftops of London, as well as other special effects, Ginley notes that this is the result of partnering with Flying by Foy, a widely-respected theatrical flying service from Las Vegas, NV that has worked on several Broadway productions. So these factors help to assure that this presentation of Mary Poppins has the promise to be a standout.

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All-Inclusive Playground Could Come to Milton

MILTON – Several town and state leaders are supporting plans to build an all-inclusive playground at Burgess Kimball Park in Milton.

If approved, the project would allow children with disabilities full access to the playground.

The Town of Milton is contributing nearly $176,000 from a fund paid into by developers for recreation and open space. Supervisor

Dan Lewza says the amount will rise to about $340,000 with inclusion of matching funds from Game Time, a New Jersey company which manufactures playground equipment.

Additional funds will be raised by the CMD Foundation, whose president and CEO, Krystyn LaBate of Saratoga, is spearheading the project

Mayor Romano Running for Re-Election BALLSTON SPA – Ballston Spa Mayor John P. Romano is expected to run for re-election in March, despite suffering a heart attack in late December. He continues to recover at his home.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Members of the City’s Centennial sub-committee on Health and Wellness, along with representatives from the Saratoga Springs

Mayor’s office and Impressions of Saratoga, presented a Centennial tee shirt to First Night 5k finisher Chase Baker for his time of 19:15.

This sub-committee, as part of

Student Accused of Campus Rampage SARATOGA SPRINGS – A 20-year-old Skidmore College student is accused of going on an early morning rampage across campus last week.

He’s also accused of stealing more than $8,700 worth of Apple computer products and caused about $10,400 in damage. He was arrested on a warrant Tuesday, Jan. 27, according to police.

Police say Jacob Ross broke into the college’s Saisselin Art Building

Sunday, Jan. 18, stole items and caused extensive damage to windows, student artwork and more. Police say he then entered the college’s store in its Case Center and stole the Apple products.

Ross was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny and second-degree criminal mischief, all felonies. Police say they recovered most of the stolen property.

the city’s centennial commemoration, has selected 15 healthy events for special recognition. Members are: Susan Halstead, Chair; Amy Raimo; David Levesque; Keriann Morris and Paul Arciero.

Impressions of Saratoga will donate Centennial tee shirts to healthy event winners. Other events selected for recognition include this weekend’s Snow Shoe 5k at Spa State Park and The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce’s HORSE Tournament at the YMCA in March.

Individuals and teams who enter at least five of the 15 scheduled events will be entered to win a trophy at the end of the year.

Pink Project Raises Over $1K for ROC

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Think Pink Project – a collaboration between Saratoga County Waste and Recycling and Saratoga Hospital – raised just over $1,000

for the hospital’s Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center.

Think Pink is ongoing and those interested in participating can receive a pink recycling can by making a tax-deductible donation of $200.

County Waste will then forward the donation to the ROC to benefit cancer patients.

To receive a pink recycling can, call County Waste at 877-7007.

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015 Charles J. Mehalick, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to one-to-three years in state prison by Saratoga County Court on Jan. 28 on a felony DWI conviction.

Joseph P. Jankovic, 21, of Clifton Park, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 and aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree.

Jan. 27 and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs and failure to keep right after being involved in a one car accident on Route 29 in the area of Rowland Street.

Brett G. Goforth, 52, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to two-to-four years in state prison on a felony burglary in the third degree conviction.

Edward K. Akins, 51, of Greenfield Center, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with unlicensed operation in the third degree.

Joseph M. Decheck, 31, of Chatham, was arrested on a warrant on Jan. 23 and charged with grand larceny in the third degree.

Jesse M. Burlingame, 27, of Worcester, Mass., Jonathan J. Chen, 22, of Albany and Benjamin R. Myers, 24, of Canastota, were all arrested Jan. 24 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

Rose Oriano, 18, of Ballston Lake, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with unlawful possession or marijuana after being involved in a property damage accident on Geyser Road.

Angela Laterra, 28, of Ballston Lake, was arrested on Jan. 23 and charged with DWI, having a BAC more than .08, failure to stop at a stop sign and passing a red traffic light.

Mariesa A Kreis, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with DWI.

Robert B. Howard, 27, of Corpus Christi, TX, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Michael N. Vanaken, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and speed in zone.

Mark Anthony Tyler, 51, of Detroit, MI, was arrested Jan. 22 and charged with DWI, a BAC over .08, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and unsafe backing.

Cynthia L. Whitehouse, 47, of Rock City Falls, was arrested

Jade S. Stephens, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 22 on a warrant and charged with assault with intent to cause harm in the third degree.

Perun Kovacevic, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with DWI, BAC over .08, unlawful possession of marijuana and two headlight tickets.

James J. Fredenburg, 28, of Clifton Park, was arrested Jan. 25 and charged with DWI, BAC over .08, consumption of alcoholic beverages, failure to keep right and unsafe lane change.

Dylan J. Dinardo, 24, of Troy, was arrested Jan. 25 for DWI, refusal of prescreen test, failure to keep right and improper lane use.

Randall C. Gerber, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 24 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree and failure to signal a turn.

Jacob Ross, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with third degree felony burglary, third degree grand larceny and second degree criminal mischief. Ross was arrested on a warrant stemming from two break-ins on the Skidmore campus, where it is alleged he stole a computer and caused more than $10,000 in damage between two buildings.

Vernison H. Allen, 28, of Hadley, was arrested Jan. 27 and charged with third degree aggravated unlicensed operation and an exhaust system equipment ticket.

John Tighe Saratoga in Decline blogger John Tighe plead guilty this week to federal child pornography charges in U.S. District Court. Tighe faces at least a mandatory five years in prison — and could face up to nine more years under federal sentencing guidelines, according to the Times Union. In 2012, state police launched a probe into the unauthorized access to computer systems owned

by NXIVM, a Colonie-based self-improvement organization. In 2013, police seized

evidence at Tighe’s home that included computers, external hard drives and thumb drives. Earlier this week, Tighe admitted he received and possessed 400 video files and more than 40,000 images of child pornography on his home computer. He plead guilty to felony computer trespass for intentionally accessing the computer network of NXIVM last year. Tighe will remain free on $25,000 bail until his sentencing on June 8, the paper reports.

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Valerie O’Reilly

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Clara Alberta Staples Martin Behrens

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Valerie (Gubbins) O’Reilly passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Saratoga Hospital Nursing Home. She was 76.

Born on September 16, 1938 in Swindon, England, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Jesse James and Dorothy Rose Hannah (Elton) Gubbins. Valerie was previously married to John Joseph “Bud” O’Reilly after meeting him in the 1950s during his time in the U.S. Air Force.

Valerie lived in the United States for eight years before moving back to England. With her love for this country she returned to the U.S. in 1983 and called it her permanent home. Val, affectionately known as “Mums” by most who knew her, loved listening and singing along with Elvis, Buddy, and Patsy. Her other hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and cooking. She was a master of the “word search puzzle book.”

For many years the newborn babies of Saratoga Hospital left with a knitted cap made from her loving hands.

Survivors include her siblings Hazel Farmer, June Loveridge, and Peter Gubbins; her children Lynn Barton and her husband Ian, Dawn Latham and her husband Charlie, John O’Reilly and his wife Debbie, James O’Reilly and his wife April; grandchildren Casey Barton and Jay Miller, Daniel and Scott Latham, Brian and Chelsea O’Reilly, and Emma O’Reilly; also her two great-grandchildren Brayden O’Reilly and Ayla Miller.

Donations may be made in Valerie’s name to the American Diabetes.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Clara Alberta Staples Martin Behrens passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 11 at her home. She was 95.

Clara was born July 21, 1919 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, where she was raised and also raised her family. She spent many years residing at Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

From the time she was a young girl, Clara was a Yankee fan and enjoyed watching many baseball games. She was a huge dog lover and spent some time raising cocker spaniels. Clara was also a collector.

Many of her collections reflected

Sherman D. Forkey

Ian Scott Moreau SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Ian Scott Moreau of South Glens Falls passed away Thursday, Jan. 22 in a tragic car accident. He was accompanied by his partner in crime, Jeremy D. Otruba. He was 22.

Born on November 31, 1992 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Scott Moreau and Mary Beth (Yole) Moreau.

Ian was a 2011 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and Southern Adirondack Education Center. He was self-employed as the owner/operator of ISM Trucking. He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/ St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls and St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

Ian enjoyed hunting, fishing and stunt riding with the Section 518 team.

Ian was predeceased by his grandparents Oliver and Doris Moreau, and Thomas R. and Patricia W. Yole.

Survivors include his father Scott C. Moreau and his spouse Jo-Ann Palmieri; his mother Mary Beth Yole Moreau and her fiancée William E. McCullen Sr.; sister Lauren Moreau and her boyfriend Jeremy Mula; brothers Ryan Patrick Johnson, Harley R. Mackenzie and Sean Thomas Johnson; his brothers in arms Matthew Motian, Michael Beshara, and Nicholas LaPoint. He is also survived by the love of his life Kasey L. Carota and her parents Timothy and Kimm Carota. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to the Ian S. Moreau Forestry Scholarship Fund or Racheal’s Memorials for Children.

the love she had for her family.

She was predeceased by both of her husbands, Louis C. Behrens and Howard I. Martin; her parents James and Florence Staples; her brother Ed Staples; and her grandson Darryl Martin.

Survivors include her daughter Carol A. Frantz (David); sons Howard (Buzz) I. Martin, Jr. (Jackie), and Richard D. Martin (Judy); sister Evelyn McGuckin; nephew Josh Bush (Sandy) and family; grandchildren Glen Martin, Karen Lyons, Kathy Weaver, Julie Ernst, Jacquelyn Martin, and Mike Martin; and

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sherman “Fred” D. Forkey passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Jan. 22 with his wife, Sue, by his side. He was 73.

Sherman was born May 20, 1941 in Plattsburgh; the son of the late Leona and Homer Forkey.

He graduated from Mount Assumption Institute and was one of the original “Montcalmers”. He worked for AT&T out of White Plains, New York as a cable splicer/communications technician traveling thru out New England and moved to an inside position in Albany,

New York to be closer to home.

He retired in 2004 after 40 years of service at AT&T. Fred enjoyed spending time at his camp on Chateaugay Lake, he was a foodie and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family, loved playing golf and hockey, watching soccer, riding his Harley Davidson, traveling and being with his friends in Plattsburgh, California and the Tin N Lint in Saratoga Springs. He loved nature and being at the ocean and was an avid reader. Most of all Fred loved to laugh and make others laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of 41 years and many nieces, nephews and in-laws who will miss his humor and generosity.

No immediate services are planned. There will be a gathering celebrating his life to be held in the spring. Donations in memory of Fred can be made to Community Hospice in Saratoga Springs.

Rev. Jane T. Borden SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rev. Jane T. Borden of Saratoga Springs died peacefully Thursday, Jan. 15 after a brief illness. She was 85.

Born in 1929 in the Cincinnati suburb of Mount Healthy, she was the daughter of H. Elwood Turner and Kathryn Rose Smith. She had two brothers, James Elwood Turner and Herbert Cameron Turner.

Rev. Borden graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Cincinnati and then entered Yale Divinity School at a time when few women were permitted to enter and even fewer graduated. It was at Yale that she met

and married James Ivan Borden. The two had two children — Erich and Scott.

Jane became an ordained Methodist minister, serving with her husband at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church and then as the pastor of the Round Lake United Methodist Church. It was while serving in Saratoga Springs that her husband was tragically killed in 1984.

Upon retirement, Rev. Borden became the chaplain at the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs. She later became a resident of their independent, assisted living and finally skilled nursing facilities.

Rev. Borden is survived by her two sons, Erich Borden of Easton, New York, and Brother Scott Borden, OHC of West Park, New York, and by her grandchildren James Borden and his wife Tomomi of Tokyo, Japan and Sarah Borden, currently a student at Cortland.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 1 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church or to the Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York.

great-grandchildren Nicholas and Garret Martin, Kate and Alison Ernst, Trevor Weidegreen, Kelsey Weaver, and Mike Martin, Jr. Clara had been under great care of Saratoga Community Hospice for one and a half years while battling congestive heart disease. Her family is grateful for the excellent aid provided by all of her caregivers.

Donations may be made in her name to Saratoga Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and/ or your local animal shelter.

Services will be private.

Jeremy Daniel Otruba SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Jeremy Daniel Otruba of South Glens Falls passed away Thursday, Jan. 22 in a tragic car accident. He was 26.

Born on May 14, 1988, he was the son of Jeffrey and Sara (Persons) Otruba.

Jeremy attended South Glens Falls Central School, class of 2006.

He started his career while still in school working for the family business, J&O Concrete Construction co., Inc., working the excavation crew digging in the dirt. He continued his career at Bast Hatfield, learning and growing to enable him to achieve his goal of becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator.

He was employed with AROLD Construction of Kingston.

Jeremy was an avid outdoors man loving the time he spent rabbit and deer hunting with family and friends. The only thing he enjoyed more than hunting was fishing.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jeffrey and Sara (Persons) Otruba; his sister and friend, Amanda Otruba; his lifelong friend and little brother, Joel Otruba, Joel’s significant other and Jeremy’s Sister-Friend Danielle Whiting, their daughter Elise “Doodle” Otruba; grandparents, John and Nora Otruba; grandmother, Martha Persons; many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and two very special young men that stood by him through thick and thin – Tom Davis and Jake Clute.

In lieu of flowers Jeremy would be honored to have donations sent in his name for South Glens Falls Central High School’s Marathon Dance.

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Anne Palamountain

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During the Palamountain presidency, 1965–87, Skidmore built an entirely new campus and moved there in stages from its eclectic mix of older downtown buildings, ushered in coeducation in 1971, and weathered student unrest in the late ’60s and early ’70s. The era was made all the more challenging by the college’s then-small endowment and severe financial strains.

With Joe Palamountain at the helm, Skidmore’s student body doubled; the endowment grew, bringing a stronger financial footing; Skidmore chartered a chapter of the honor society Phi Beta Kappa; and the college launched the pioneering University Without Walls program, offering an alternate, nonresidential route to a bachelor’s degree. Joe

Palamountain died in 1987, following his retirement from the College.

Mrs. Palamountain’s involvement in the life of Skidmore is a story in its own right. Her greatest passion at the college was building endowment for financial aid, which she saw as the most effective way to make a college education accessible to all students. In 1979 she spearheaded the launch of one of the college’s major fundraising events—the annual Palamountain Scholarship Benefit—now a highlight of Saratoga’s renowned summer scene. She presided over the event for 35 years, helping the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund reach a total of $5.8 million.

An avid traveler, Mrs. Palamountain over the years attended Skidmore events across the country. She was named an honorary alumna of Skidmore’s class of 1973 and received an honorary doctorate from the college in 1997. In 1986 she received an alumni award for outstanding service to Skidmore and in 1987 received the college’s Denis B. KemballCook Award from the board of trustees.

She was a member of the advisory committee for the development of Skidmore’s Tang Teaching Museum, which opened its doors in 2000, and the museum’s Palamountain Gallery was named in her honor. In 2004, she was awarded Skidmore’s Lucy Scribner Medal, given

for selfless service to others and a commitment to the community.

Within the greater Saratoga Springs community, Mrs. Palamountain was a visible and active leader whose work was recognized by a wide range of organizations. In 1994 she received the President’s Award of the Hudson Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities, and in 1999 she was presented with the Woman of the Year Award from Soroptimists International of Saratoga County. In 2001 she received the Kathryn Starbuck Award for community service and in 2003 was honored by the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation for her commitment to education and the community.

Mrs. Palamountain was a recipient of the Liberty Bell Award of the Saratoga County Bar Association and was twice honored with resolutions of the New York State Assembly. She has served as board president of the Lake George Opera and as a board member for the artists’ retreat Yaddo and for WMHT public television.

Over the years, she was affiliated with Planned Parenthood, the Saratoga Springs League of Women Voters, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Action Council, and the National Museum of Racing.

She regularly attended events supporting charities and nonprofit organizations in the Saratoga Springs region.

Irene Rita Mulholland

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Irene Rita Mulholland died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 25 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 92.

Born on April 22, 1922 in Lowestoft, England, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Rita (Liffen) Martin. She married Maurice (Bud) Mulholland in Norwich, England on June 14, 1945.

Bud passed away on Aug. 8, 1982.

Irene was also predeceased by her brothers, Frederick and Paul Martin and sister Pat Bissett all of England and grandson Ian Mulholland.

At a young age, Irene’s family moved to Norwich, England where

her dad was a commercial fisherman in the North Sea. Irene was the oldest child and in her late teens when World War II broke out.

In 1944, her fun-loving dad brought home a Yankee he had met for a good, home-cooked meal.

That is how Irene met Buddy. They were married near wars end and a short time later, Irene immigrated to her new hometown, Saratoga Springs. They started raising a family and bought a home on the corner of Waterbury and Lawrence Street where together they had seven children.

In 1967 Irene and her husband started running the Friendly Corner Grocery Store where all members of the family took turns helping out.

She also found time to volunteer for the blood bank and various senior citizen organizations. When Irene was 80, she proudly raised her hand and became a US citizen and at the same time retained her British citizenship.

Fond of international travel, Mrs. Palamountain served as U.S. delegate to the Pan-Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association, attending meetings and conferences in various countries of South East Asia.

She attended White House State events during the Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter administrations and in 1969 was a guest at New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s dinner honoring Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 astronauts.

Mrs. Palamountain’s first jobs were in the fashion industry, starting with the executive training squad of R.H. Macy’s in 1944. That same year she was named Miss New York City Subway and Miss R.H. Macy. She became a fashion buyer for Macy’s in New York City and Slattery’s in Boston. From 1948 to 1953 she was buyer for Bonwit Teller in Boston.

Mrs. Palamountain is survived by two sons: Bruce K. Palamountain and Bromley C. Palamountain.

A memorial service is scheduled on Wednesday, May 13, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore campus.

Details will be announced.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Palamountain Scholarship Fund, Office of Advancement, at Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Debra R. Phillips Irene’s survivors include her sisters, Kathleen Reeves and Sylvia (Colin) Sayer of England; sons, Michael (Janet) Mulholland, Paul (Amy) Mulholland of Saratoga Springs, Mark (Denise) Mulholland, James (Sharon) Mulholland of Greenfield Center and Joseph (Tammy) Mulholland of Roxboro, NC; daughters, Martha Cleary of San Antonio, TX and Victoria Linn (Curt Reeve) of Brattleboro, VT; nephew Dennis Mulholland of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren Bill, Brian, Katie, DJ, Rita, Mike, Annie, Quinn, Maureen, Matt, Christine, Sarah, Kim, Lincoln, Colin, Erin, Elizabeth, Joe, Ryan and Zack and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and friends at the Wilton Home of the Good Shepard, the doctors and staff at Saratoga Hospital, longtime personal physician Dr. Brian Izzo and present physician Dr. Eldridge.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Debra R. Phillips (Yager) passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28 in a fatal accident.

She was 55.

Born on Nov. 27, 1959 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of Terri (Mitchell) Yager and the late Raymond C. Yager, Sr. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her grandparents, Mary and William Mitchell and her in-laws, George and Rita Phillips.

Debra was an avid bowler and enjoyed country music, dancing, tanning and shopping. Debra’s greatest joy was her loving grandchildren and she was always happy spending time with family.

In addition to her mother Terri, she is survived by her husband of 35 years, Randy of Saratoga Springs; daughter Brandi L. Phillips and son Kyle J. Phillips; two grandchildren, Alyxandra Steepe and Coy Phillips; her sister Vicki Wagner of South Glens Falls; brothers William (Shannon) Yager of Glastonbury, CT, Raymond (Kristine) Yager, Jr. of Gansevoort, Brian (Kelly) Yager of Wilton and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenridge Cemetery. Donations may be made in Debra’s memory to a charity of one’s choice.

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Chowderfest 2014 Chowderfest Winners

People’s Choice Most Chowder Served

Merry Monk Druthers

Best On Broadway

Stadium Cafe

Best Off Broadway

Olde Bryan Inn

Best Dessert

Bettie’s Cakes

Best Newcomer

Thirsty Owl

Best Non Downtown

Fifty South

Best Chowder - Under 1,000 Served Dog Chow Down

Panza’s Restaurant Milton Manor Pet Spa

Photos by Andrzej Pilarczyk

Continued from front page the event, was pleased to hit a high-mark of 86 chowder outlets throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. In 2015, they have 92 at press time (see page 9 for a complete list and map.) Even so, don’t expect anyone to be standing around with a ladle, because year after year, chowder-loving consumers (with an emphasis on “consume”) descend upon downtown regardless of weather.

All the restaurants and purveyors are competing for your vote in a variety of categories. A triumph in any of them assures the winner bragging rights for an entire year. In fact, let us salute the 2014 winners one more time (see side box): It’s a point of pride that spurs participants go all out to win your vote, and you get to enjoy the delicious consequences!

As in previous years, the voting procedure is relatively simple: — Pick up your official ballot at a number of places downtown.

— Now the fun: sample to your heart’s content. Chowders cost $1 for a 3 oz. sample. Taste as many chowders at as many locations as you like and when you spot a favorite, pick up one of the participants’ stickers and place it on your ballot (don’t worry – they’ll have plenty.)

— Completed ballots will have five stickers from participating businesses and can be turned in at the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center or the Saratoga Springs City Center (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or the Saratoga Downtowner Motel (from 2 - 4 p.m.)

— For an additional $10, Chowderfest attendees with a

completed ballot can take home an official long-sleeve Chowderfest T-shirt with this year’s logo (2XL shirts are $12.) These have become collector’s items – further evidence of Chowderfest’s popularity.

— The tabulations will be going on all afternoon and winners are to be announced inside the Saratoga Springs City Center at 6:30 p.m. that evening.

Other Highlights of Saturday’s Chowderfest: — Free Shuttles A great new addition to Chowderfest. You can avoid any parking inconveniences and get on a free shuttle from two locations. Buses will be running from the Wilton Mall at Saratoga (next to Dick’s Sporting Goods) to the Post Office, and from Saratoga Casino & Raceway (Jefferson Street Entrance) to Congress Park from 10-6. Just follow the parking signs at either location.

— Dog Chow Down Also, coming back for the seventh year in a row will be the “Dog Chow Down,” with special chowders made for your canine friends.

And at 1 p.m. the contestants making dog chowder will go head to head to win the coveted Best Dog Chowder trophy in the Saratoga Downtowner parking lot (413 Broadway.) The Chow Down will feature Mayor Joanne Yepsen and her dog; both will help to choose the trophy winner.

For more information, visit Discoversaratoga.org/Chowderfest or call (518) 584-1531.

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015 PARTICIPANTS 1. 15 Church 15 Church Street 2. Alaturco Mediterranean Grill serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 3. American Culinary Federation serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 4. American Red Cross serving from Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center 297 Broadway 5. Augie’s Family Style Restaurant serving from Roohan Realty 519 Broadway 6. Bailey’s Café 37 Phila Street 7. Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga (Dessert Chowder) 34 Phila Street 8. Boca Bistro 384 Broadway 9. Bookmaker’s at the Holiday Inn 232 Broadway 10. Bread Basket Bakery 65 Spring Street 11. Cantina 430 Broadway 12. Caroline Street Pub - chowder by Pennell’s Restaurant 9-11 Caroline Street 13. Celtic Treasures - chowder by The Local Pub & Teahouse 456 Broadway 14. Chez Pierre 979 Route 9, Gansevoort 15. Chianti Il Ristorante The Lofts @ 18 Division Street 16. Children’s Museum of Saratoga (Dessert Chowder) 328 Broadway 17. Circus Café 392 Broadway 18. Comfort Kitchen (downstairs Saratoga Marketplace) 454 Broadway 19. Courtyard by Marriott/Excelsior Springs serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 20. Dango’s 38 Caroline Street 21. Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern 511 Route 9P 22. Druthers Brewing Company 381 Broadway 23. Esperanto 4 Caroline Street 24. Fifty South / Kim Klopstock’s Lily & the Rose serving from Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway 25. Forno Bistro 541 Broadway 26. Gaffney’s Restaurant 16 Caroline Street 27. Harvey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 14 Phila Street 28. Hattie’s Restaurant 45 Phila Street 29. Henry Street Taproom 86 Henry Street 30. Hungry Spot Café 480 Broadway 31. Ice House Bar & Grill 70 Putnam Street 32. Impressions of Saratoga (Doggie Chowder) 368 Broadway 33. Izumi Asian Bistro 63 Putnam Street 34. Jacob & Anthony’s American Grill 38 High Rock 35. Lazy Dog Cookie Company (Doggie Chowder) serving from Stinky Dog 488 Broadway 36. Legends Café 102 Congress Street 37. Lillian’s Restaurant 408 Broadway 38. Local Pub & Teahouse 142 Grand Avenue 39. Longfellows Restaurant 500 Union Avenue 40. Maestro’s Restaurant 353 Broadway 41. Max London’s Restaurant & Bar 466 Broadway 42. Merry Monk Saratoga 84 Henry Street 43. Milton Manor Pet Spa & Resort (Doggie Chowder) serving from Fingerpaint 395 Broadway 44. Mingle on the Avenue 30 Lake Avenue 45. Mini Me Pups (Doggie Chowder) downstairs 454 Broadway 46. Moby Rick’s serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 47. Mouzon House 1 York Street 48. NYS Military Museum - chowder by Hungry Spot sponsored by Friends of NYS Military Museum 61 Lake Avenue

49. Nove Italian Restaurant serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 50. Olde Bryan Inn 123 Maple Avenue 51. Olde Saratoga Brewing Company — chowder

by Skidmore College 131 Excelsior Avenue 52. One Caroline Street Bistro 1 Caroline Street 53. Paddock Lounge 6 Caroline Street 54. Panza’s Restaurant 510 Route 9P 55. Park Side Eatery 42 Phila Street 56. Parting Glass 40-42 Lake Avenue 57. Pasta Pane serving from Forno Bistro 541 Broadway 58. Peabody’s Sports Bar & Grille 39 Phila Street 59. Phila Fusion 54 Phila Street 60. PJ’s BAR-B-QSA 1 Kaydeross Avenue, West 61. Plum Dandy (Dessert Chowder) 419 Broadway 62. Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club 458 Union Avenue 63. Publik House serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway

64. Putnam Market 435 Broadway 65. Putnam’s at the Gideon Putnam Resort serving from Gideon Food Truck on Henry Street 66. Saratoga 5 Points Market & Deli 42 Park Place 67. Saratoga Casino & Raceway serving from Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 68. Saratoga City Tavern 19 & 21 Caroline Street 69. Saratoga Downtowner (Dog Chowder Competition) 413 Broadway 70. Savory Pantry 486 Broadway 71. Seven Horse Pub 43 Phila Street 72. Sperry’s 30½ Caroline Street 73. Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria serving from Lifestyles 436 Broadway 74. Stadium Café 389 Broadway 75. Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant 44-46 Phila Street 76. Sweet Mimi’s Café & Bakery 47 Phila Street 77. TC Paris (Dessert Chowder) 72 Henry Street 78. The Barrelhouse 68 Beekman Street 79. The Brook Tavern 139 Union Avenue

80. The Crown Grill 390 Broadway 81. The Inn At Saratoga 231 Broadway 82. The Wine Bar 417 Broadway 83. Thirsty Owl Bistro 184 South Broadway 84. Thirteen 13 Caroline Street 85. Three Vines Bistro serving from Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway 86. Universal Preservation Hall - chowder by Mazzone Hospitality 25 Washington Street 87. West Side Stadium Café 112 Congress Street 88. Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar 440 Broadway

Not Listed on map • Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio 80 Henry Street • Nanola serving from Putnam Den 63A Putnam Street • Andy’s Adirondack Grille serving from Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway

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NEWS

Streaks meet BH/BL Continued from front page

Ballston Spa hockey team sits at 5-1 in the league with seven points. That puts the Spartans three points behind Shen for second place and one behind Glens Falls/Hudson Falls/South Glens Falls for third place.

The top two teams in the conference earn byes in the Section II

tournament, but more importantly they earn home ice throughout.

For Saratoga and coach Dave Torres, the team understands that because of recent success – the Blue Streaks won the state championship in 2013 and are thought of by coaches and players as the model of hockey aptitude in the area – teams are playing at a higher level when facing them. On Saturday, in

another two-point conference game, Saratoga travels to play BH/BL at the Schenectady County Recreational Facility for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

“Other teams really want to beat us,” Torres said prior to Saratoga’s victory last Wednesday.

“Burnt Hills is playing really well right now, and they want to knock us off. Kudos to them for how they’re playing. I think it’s a

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Photos by MarkBolles.com complement to our team that they want to beat us so bad.”

BH/BL has a chance to enter Saturday’s game on a 10-game winning streak. The Spartans are taking on Shaker/Colonie on Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Albany County Hockey Training Facility. A victory, coupled with a loss this weekend by GF/HF/SGF, would put the Spartans in a tie for third in the CDHSL, with an outside chance at catching Shen and earning one of the top two seeds.

BH/BL coach Jim Buffoline said he acknowledges how big of a game his team is playing on Saturday, but quelled any hype his kids may be feeling.

“I think, really, this will give us an idea of where we are at this point in the season,” he said. “I preach to the kids, ‘Saratoga and Shen. Step it up and we can beat those teams,’ especially since we are working to be one of the best around here. But to beat Saratoga?

Well, they’re a great team and I know my guys are geared up.”

Offsneively, BH/BL is paced

by Brandon Gaudin (12 goals, 23 points), Geordon Buffoline (8, 21) and Trey Swingruber (6, 20), but that is only part of the story.

BH/BL has 10 players with at least 13 points on the season. The Spartans have scored 73 goals, and Buffoline said that displays his team’s unselfishness.

“We roll them through,” he said, explaining he likes to rotate players often. “The scoring really is balanced throughout all the guys in heavy rotation.”

Saratoga has outscored opponents 63-43 this year. Torres knows his team needs to step up and put a few more pucks into the net if the kids expect to be playing at the end of the postseason. The Blue Streaks have five players with at least 10 points, led by JT Rafferty with 21 points on five goals and 16 assists.

For the stretch run, Saratoga is getting back its top goal scorer.

Elliot Hungerford, a junior captain skating the center line, has missed the last five games with a separated shoulder, but still managed to score 10 goals in 11 games. He said he hopes to be back in the lineup against BH/BL. “The experience on our team is definitely a big help,” Hungerford said. “We know how far we can go if we play hard, and hopefully that ends up with us making it back to the top.”

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

BALLSTON 32 Forestbrook Dr., $308,135.

Heritage Builders Group, LLC sold property to Corey Palmatier.

1427 Route 50, $4,950,000. JM Development Route 50 LLC sold property to Yokunbrk LLC, Citlo VIII LP, Blue Ox LLC, Peak Point LLC, 3 Gals LLC. 48 Sycamore St., $350,004. Heritage Builders Group, LLC sold property to David and Marie Johnson.

CHARLTON 1050 Peaceable St., $319,900.

Sherry Reisigl and Rebecca Biscossi sold property to Alejandro and Melissa Pizano.

CLIFTON PARK 44 Chatsworth Way, $395,000.

Sanford and Robin Cohn sold property to Wendy Seibert and Joseph Camuglia.

11 Guadalupe Pass, $265,000.

Daniel and Laurette Barton sold property to Carlton and Gina Tygert.

1560 Crescent Rd., $347,025.

Abele Limited Partnership sold property to Raymond and Lisa Scaringe.

10 Spruce St., $221,000.

Michael Naughton (as Ref) sold property to Triller Development LLC and Red Seal Development, Inc. 475 Vischer Ferry Rd., $242,000. Louis and Lois Pasquarell sold property to Town of Clifton Park.

16 Twilight Dr., $270,000.

William and Susan Karpovich sold property to Duval and Lisa Cruz.

CORINTH 4755 Route 9N, $500,000.

David Byer and Karen Sheldon-Byer sold property to Shawn Behan Realty Inc. 25 West Mechanic St., $121,000.

Anne Place (by Exec) sold property to Daniel and Brindel Byron.

64 County Route 10, $124,020.

Gail Yarnes sold property to Jared and Destiny Brennan.

GALWAY 6427 Antioch Rd., $226,000.

David Colletti sold property to Scott Fox.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

995 NYS Route 29, $2,582.

Robert and Rosanne Rowe sold property to Scott and Kimberly Holt.

GREENFIELD 220 N. Greenfield Rd., $127,000. Fannie Mae sold property to Jason Greenhalgh and Jaimy Lewis.

21, 23, 25 Bump Hill Rd., $36,800. Ruth Morrissey sold property to Angela Wakefield.

MALTA 41 Maiden Circle, $346,533.

John Luke Development Co., LLC sold property to Rita and Philip Reynolds.

Route 9, $319,000. Stuart Richel, David Clark, and Howard Read sold property to Warwick Development Company, LLC. 58 Yachtsman Way, $531,922.

Malta Land Company, LLC sold property to Gerald and Cher O’Malley.

27 Yachtsman Way, $641,345.

Malta Land Company, LLC sold property to James and Susan Decker (as Trustees) .

MILTON 19 Red Coach Trail, $237,500.

Scott and Jennifer Blaauboer sold property to Ian and Laura Townsend.

16 Icabod Lane, $240,279.

Ava Perkins (by Admin by Ref ) and Jonathan Perkins (as Admin by Ref ) sold property to HSBC Bank USA (as Indenture Trustee).

44 Rip Van Lane, $306,225.

John and Maria Selinger sold property to Matthew and Andrea Cyr. 335 Saratoga Ave., $312,000.

Gatha Fair and Gordon Duell sold property to Alden Acheta.

National Transfer Services, LLC sold property to Mary HustonClark and Robert Clark.

2 Wood Thrust Ct., $225,000.

Thomas and Cathy Jenkins sold property to Patrick and Dorian Longton.

MOREAU 1527 West River Rd., $260,000.

David Drew sold property to Kim and Ernie Edgerly.

22 Macory Way, $65,000. RMD Development Corp., sold property to Michael Dickenson.

10 Kadnorida Dr., $75,000.

Camelot Associates Development, LLC sold property to Camelot Associates Corporation.

10 Kadnorida Dr., $499,026.

Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Thomas and Sherrie Fryxell.

14 Daffodil Dr., $264,000.

Ernie and Kim Edgerly sold property to Bruce and Kerry Lawson.

145 Reservoir Rd., $187,500.

Anthony and Patricia DeFilippo sold property to Matthew and Amanda Zeno.

196 Reservoir Rd., $58,000.

John Murphy and James Murphy sold property to John and Sandy McAllister.

SARATOGA 1119 Route 9P, $280,700.

Frederick Ames, Jr. and Kathleen Ames sold property to Christopher Bowdish.

17 Green St., $154,900. Lisa Breen sold property to Elwood Langdon.

1258 Route 9P, $255,000.

Gary Willette sold property to Constance Favreau and Penny Hardenstine.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

0 Lewis Rd., $132,000. John and Margaret Delay sold property to Tripel H Horse Farm, LLC.

223 Lake Ave., $400,000.

Carey Barber sold property to 223 Lake Avenue LLC.

2103 Doubleday Ave., $151,800. Spa Associates sold property to Larry Fugate (as Trustee).

164 Clinton St., $160,000.

Michael Gregg sold property to Daniel and Karen Hamel.

945 Macarthur Dr., $355,000.

Tyler and Kelli Stephenson sold property to National Transfer Services, LLC.

10 Westbury Dr., $423,582.

Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Shailendra and Pramila Mishra.

945 Macarthur Dr., $355,000.

28 Bensonhurst Ave.,

$518,000. Thomas and Nancy Mertens sold property to Steven Kasselman and Paul Kasselman.

119 Geyser Rd., $445,000.

John Pompay Jr., Jacqueline Maher, Patrick Maher, Joseph Sirianni and Elizabeth Sirianni sold property to Ioana Amzallag.

161 Caroline St., $675,000.

Timothy Yates sold property to Arin and Tara Wright.

37 Piping Rock Circle, $280,000. Elizabeth Pratt (as Successor Trustee and as Agent) sold property to Mark and Kristen Levenson.

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125 Circular St., Unit 2, $332,000. David Nadel and Ann Bowman sold property to Kenneth Schwartz.

59 Railroad Place, Unit 503, $780,000. Stephen Hyman and Joan Swire-Hyman sold property to Stephen and Lorraine Harrigan.

WILTON 6 Whirlaway Blvd., $290,500.

Stephen and Lorraine Waseleski sold property to Daniel Beaudoin.

374 Gurn Spring Rd., $485,000. Stephen and Michelle Hodges sold property to Terry Wolfe.

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BUSINESS

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

MT Returnables — Saratoga’s New Redemption Center Family-Owned Business Expands from Flagship Corinth Location

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A wellknown, family-owned business that originated in Corinth has

made its way to Saratoga Springs and offers a solution for those looking to recycle and redeem their beverage containers.

MT Returnables, located at the corner of Union and Adelphi

Bob Ball, owner/operator of MT Returnables.

Streets right behind Mavis Tires, collects and refunds all New York State five-cent returnable containers from dozens of distributors. Owner, Bob Ball, runs the business with two of his three daughters -- Jade and Chelsea, and says after 10 years, it was time to expand the business and open a second location.

“People want to get rid of their stuff and it’s so much easier than going to a machine,” said Ball. “We have no machines. We do it all by hand and we don’t have any limit.

We take every brand so people only have to go to one spot...that’s the beauty of it.”

Convenience is the key word behind the business. Whether you have bottles from Price Chopper and Stewart’s, for example, MT Returnables can accept and reimburse you for both. As long as the New York State bottle containers are “MT” a.k.a. empty -- you’re good to go.

“I had a customer come in today and she had 770 containers and I took care of them in about five to ten minutes and she was out of here,” said Ball. “And she told me had she been at a machine, she would’ve been there for hours -- which she would have been.”

In the winter months, Ball says the Corinth location sees anywhere between 30 to 70 customers daily;

Photos by MarkBolles.com

MT Returnables accepts all New York State five-cent returnable beverage containers.

Separating your containers makes for a speedier process.

Ball says the center accepts containers from more than one dozen distributors.

and he’s hoping to grow a great customer base in Saratoga as well.

“We’re hoping business will pick up in the summer with SPAC and the racecourse and casino,” said Ball. “In Corinth, we do have a lot of customers from the Greenfield area, so now that we’re in Saratoga, it’ll split up.”

Another service MT Returnables offers is the opportunity for clubs and organizations to host bottle and can drives as a fundraiser. The Balls have designed a system to help charities, schools, youth groups, churches, or scouts to raise money; they provide groups with the tools to host a successful drive if the groups provide the venue and volunteers.

For those looking to drop off beverage containers at MT Returnables, make sure cans, plastic bottles without caps, and glass are separate from one another prior to your arrival. Also, all glass needs to be in its original box -- it is not accepted in bags. Crushed cans or bottles are not accepted.

MT Returnables is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit MTReturnables.com

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Business Briefs Board Approves New Showroom for Ballston Lake Pottery BALLSTON — Ballston Lake Pottery, owned and operated by Jim Sankowski since 1975, got the green light from the Town of Ballston Planning Board to move forward with the demolition of its existing building to build a new showroom at the board’s regular agenda meeting last week.

In Sankowski’s site plan review for his property, located at 906 Route 50, he maintains the same square footage and will simply demolish the existing building and replace it with a more modern structure. Once completed, the new space will feature a new showroom and work area. Sankowski will also replace his kiln with one that’s state-of-the-art.

The board voted unanimously to approve Sankowski’s site plan review and will serve as lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review needed for the project.

Perkins and Perkins Law Firm Relocates SARATOGA SPRINGS — Perkins and Perkins, one of Saratoga County’s oldest law firms in continuous practice, has relocated its offices within the city. The firm has moved from its Broadway location to the professional building at 25 Walton Street as of Sunday, Feb. 1.

The law firm had maintained its Broadway location for over 35

years. In 1981, attorney S. Scott Perkins joined his father, former Saratoga Springs City Judge George F. Perkins, in the practice of law at his Broadway office. In 1984, Scott’s wife, Cindy Leadley Perkins, became a partner in the firm. The Perkins family has provided legal services to the greater Saratoga Springs community since 1951.

According to Scott Perkins, the relocation to 25 Walton Street now provides clients with full handicapped accessibility to the law office as well as more convenient parking.

Franklin Community Center Welcomes Julie Slovic SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie Slovic is the newly appointed Food Program & Financial Administrator for Franklin Community Center responsible for managing and developing its food pantry operations and assisting in the financial management of the Franklin Community Center organization.

Prior to joining Franklin Community Center, Ms. Slovic

was a Board Member and Director of Budget & Operations at Saratoga ArtsFest (SAF), a notfor-profit organization supporting the arts in Saratoga Springs.

Prior to SAF she was also the Co-founder & Vice President of Finance for Accident Victims Funding where she successfully built and managed a loan portfolio of over $5 million.

Local Manufacturer Names New CEO SARATOGA SPRINGS — Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. in Saratoga Springs has named Patrick Enright Jr. as its next CEO. The coompany’s former CEO, Mark St. Pierre, who had served in the position since 2010, resigned in June.

The majority of the company’s business comes from supplying top-tier defense contractors with transformers, generators and electronics for fighter jets, submarines, helicopters, cannons and more.

Espey employs around 170 employees in Saratoga Springs.

Wander Dago Owners Reach Settlement with NYRA SARATOGA SPRINGS — The owners of the Wander Dago food truck have reached a settlement with the New York Racing Association after the truck was prevented from locating at the Saratoga Race Course in 2013.

According to various news outlets, NYRA did not admit liability, but agreed to a settlement of $68,500.

The food truck owners sued claiming their First Amendment rights were violated when they were prevented from doing business at the race course and the Empire State Plaza because state officials objected to the business’

name. The owners had sought $350,000 for lost revenue.

Stock Studios Photography Now Saratoga Photographer SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tom Stock, owner of Stock Studios Photography in Saratoga Springs, recently announced that his business will now be promoted under the name Saratoga Photographer.

Stock’s business, which has been around for 24 years, creates architectural and advertising photos for a wide range of local and national commercial and industrial clients both in the studio and on location.

For more information, visit www.saratogaphotographer.com.

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Education

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Rep. Elise Stefanik Spends Day with Ballston Spa Students Congresswoman Reads to Kindergarteners, Tours Classrooms

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Students in the Ballston Spa School District welcomed

a special visitor to their classrooms last Friday — freshman Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of District 21.

Rep. Stefanik (R-NY-21) attended several education-related meetings

Rep. Stefanik participates in a Q&A session with kindergarteners.

and events in the school district Friday, Jan. 23. Stefanik, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, toured Malta’s Clean Technologies Early College High School, participated in a Superintendent Round Table, held a discussion with student council members and U.S. History students, read to kindergarteners and toured Gordon Creek Elementary School.

“The kids are really excited,” said Kent Baker, Principal of Gordon Creek Elementary School. “They understand what a treat it is to have her here.”

Rep. Stefanik read the classic children’s book, “The Snowy Day”

by Ezra Jack Keats, to around 80 kindergarten students from four classrooms at Gordon Creek and answered questions from the

group before touring the school — one of the newest in New York State.

Stopping in various classrooms from first grade to fifth grade and even the special education classrooms, Stefanik got a first-hand look at how students in the district spend an average day.

The district, which has continually emphasized its STEM initiatives, is home to a successful robotics team and even incorporates two humanoid robots into the classroom to help students with science, math, ELA and literacy — accomplishments Rep. Stefanik found impressive.

“As I toured the classrooms, the use of technology in the classrooms and the teachers’ support for utilizing 21st Century technology was

Students show Rep. Stefanik how they prepare PowerPoint presentations on their laptops.

Rep. Stefanik reads “The Snowy Day” to kindergarten students at Gordon Creek.

really exciting,” said Stefanik. “We, as a country, need to focus more on the STEM fields and it was great to see Ballston Spa be able to promote their focus on STEM education.”

Maintaining high quality teachers that embrace “forward-leaning” education is something Stefanik, a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, says is one of the topics the committee will discuss over the next two years.

Another point of discussion will relate to ensuring the nation’s education system fits its economic needs.

“I also think higher education will be a focus — making sure our higher education institutions, both two-year and four-year programs are effective and cost-effective,” said Stefanik. “I think there’s a lot that’s going to be happening in the committee.”

Perhaps one of the committee’s more heated discussions will center on Common Core, a set of K-12 math and English language standards adopted by most states that has become increasingly controversial over the past year, and the implementation challenges related to the initiative.

As for that issue, Stefanik says she would like to see local school districts have more control over their curriculums.

“I believe in more localized control and flexibility in education policy and I think the ‘one size fits all’ approach and the over-testing of Common Core... we do have implementation challenges,” said Stefanik. “I do think we need standards as a country and as a state, but I think we need to figure out what the right balance is in terms of how we measure that accountability and how often we’re testing our kids because I’m really concerned about the over-testing.”

Stefanik wrapped up her day in Latham, where she spoke with the New York State United Teachers union.

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Education Briefs Supporters “Stand Up for Upstate Schools” at Regional Event

For more information, email ECHS Coordinator Diane Irwin at dirwin@bscsd.org or call 884-7150.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than a thousand teachers, administrators, parents and other supporters of education gathered at Saratoga Springs High School Thursday, Jan. 22 to advocate for more equitable funding for schools in upstate New York.

The regional advocacy event brought representatives from the 31 school districts in the Washington-Saratoga-WarrenHamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES area together to “Stand Up for Upstate Schools.”

Among other advocacy efforts, the event focused on ending the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), a measure instituted in 2010 to spread a portion of the state’s budget shortfall among school districts through cuts in state aid. Since 2010, schools in the WSWHE BOCES region have lost $198.5 million in promised state aid to the GEA.

Centre College Awards Skidmore President an Honorary Degree

Clean Tech ECHS Hosts Info Night, Enrolling Students BALLSTON SPA — The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School is currently enrolling students who are entering grades 9 and 11 next fall.

Students in grades 8 and 10, and their families, are invited to an information night on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about this opportunity. The information session will be held at the Clean Tech ECHS that is located at HVCC’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Road in Malta.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In his 11 years as Skidmore’s president, President Philip A. Glotzbach has bestowed honorary degrees on dozens of worthy recipients. This week, Centre College, in Danville, Kentucky, turned the tables, awarding Glotzbach an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

Glotzbach was presented for the degree by his good friend and high school classmate Daniel G. Stroup, professor of politics and law at Centre. Reading the citation, Centre President John A. Roush praised Glotzbach’s “lifelong and enthusiastic support of liberal learning” and his efforts to “transform Skidmore College into a place of true distinction exemplifying the finest characteristics of scholarship, leadership and vision.”

Skidmore’s president since 2003, Glotzbach has presided over a remarkable era in the institution’s history. The College has introduced new academic programs, enhanced the strength and diversity of the student body, launched initiatives to better position graduates for their careers, and transformed the campus with renovations, new buildings, and upgraded athletic fields. The College also has fortified its operations and finances and doubled its endowment, thanks in great part to the successful completion of the largest fundraising campaign in its history.

Schuylerville Yearbooks On Sale Now SCHUYLERVILLE — High School yearbooks and Elementary/Middle School yearbooks are on sale now. Parents can order online at www.balfour.com or by using district order forms.

2015 Elementary/Middle School yearbooks are $25 and the deadline to order is March 6.

2015 High School yearbooks are $50 and the deadline to order is March 1.

Only checks or money orders can be accepted when purchasing yearbooks; cash cannot be used for yearbook orders.

For more information, visit www.schuylervilleschools.org.

Local Students Make Honor Roll at Oregon State University SARATOGA COUNTY — Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll fall term have been announced

by Oregon State University. A total of 861 students earned a 4.0 GPA while another 3,598

earned a 3.5 GPA or better to make the listing.

Among those students are two from Saratoga County, including: Yuji A. Williams of Ballston Spa who earned a 4.0 GPA in pre-nuclear engineering; Jennifer Vedder-Dean of Saratoga Springs who earned a 4.0 GPA in Radiation Health Physics; and Heather L. Monti of Greenfield Center who earned a 3.5 GPA or better in Natural Resources.

Area College Students Make Hartwick College Dean’s List SARATOGA COUNTY — Several local students recently achieved academic excellence at Hartwick

College and have been named to the Dean’s List at Hartwick for the fall 2014 semester.

Those students include: William Fisher of Ballston Lake; Jocelyn Waite of Ballston Lake; Justin Pascucci of Ballston Spa; Kevin Blake of Ballston Spa; Melissa Karkotsky of Ballston Spa; Erinn Lyons of Ballston Spa; Corinne Cervenak of Ballston Spa; Colin Wasacz of Saratoga Springs; Olivia Ek of Saratoga Springs; Stephanie Luce of Saratoga Springs; and Meghan Shea of Saratoga Springs.

Inclusion on the Hartwick Dean’s List is an indication of excellent academic work, including the completion of a full course load with at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

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Briefs

Register for Wilton Youth Baseball

Pan Celtic Session. For more information visit www.danceflurry.org

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

Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic Games of the second annual Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic pond hockey tournament will take place Feb. 6 - 8 at the Saratoga Spa State Park. All games are played four-on-four, round robin style.

Games shall be 40 minutes long consisting of two 20-minute halves with a two-minute break between halves.

Register your team today at www. saratogafrozenspringsclassic.com.

Roses in December The National Museum of Dance is thrilled to present a performance of Roses in December with actor Victor L. Cahn and actress Devra CohenTigor. The performance will take place February 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Riggi Theater. Please join us for a complimentary pre-performance toast at 7 p.m.. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $20 per person. Seating is limited.

Free Community Day A free community day sponsored by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Saratoga Springs will be held at the Southside Recreation Community Center at 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs on February 7 at 5 p.m. Come and meet Rev. Dr., Victor Collier and enjoy food and festivities - basketball zone instructed by Lowes Moore, 1980 NBA Draft for New Jersey Net, Basketball Shootout, Hula Hoop and Double Dutch contest, and children activities.

Saratoga Sunday Contra Party The Saratoga Sunday Contra Party dance series will be held each 2nd Sunday of the month, the next one will be February 8, 2015 from 4-6 p.m. at the Saratoga Adult and Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs. Admission is by freewill donation. No partner is needed, all dances will be taught, beginner’s workshop starts at 3:45 p.m. Live music is always provided by members of the Saratoga

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.

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.

‘Café Malta’ Auditions Join featured folk and blues artists Annie & the Hedonists! and showcase your talent during this yearly event! We are still looking for one or two more talented musicians, small

acoustic bands, storytellers and/or dancers to perform in a casual setting on an intimate stage at the Malta Community Center on March 7.

Auditions will be by appointment only (performance quality video may also be accepted). Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, at (518) 899-4411, ext. 305 or theater@malta-town.org to schedule an audition.

SRYMCA’s Mission 416 Campaign Party Guests will relax in the Ballroom at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Course, while listening to live music

by Soul Session on March 13, from 6-9 p.m.. Attendees can enjoy hors d’oeuvre and complimentary beer and wine, while participating in a silent auction and wine pull. All of the fun can be documented with a trip to the photo booth, provided by Smile Lounge Photo Booth New York. All proceeds will go toward the annual We Build People Scholarship Campaign, making the Y experience possible for all, regardless of the inability to pay. Cost is $100. For more information, please contact Susan Rhoades, Development Director at (518) 583-9622, ext.104 or susan.rhoades@srymca.org.

Looking for Spring Vendors On Saturday, April 18, the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Spring Craft Fair at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. There are 35 spaces available, 8 x 6 foot with an 8-foot table and two chairs provided.

Each space is $40 and we have limited electrical hookups. All items for sale will be created by the crafter and a few vendors from companies will be allowed to showcase/sell their items.

The Auxiliary will try to keep similar items to a minimum, offering customers many choices to purchase. All proceeds go to our 2015 Scholarship Fund. Please email dozolins@nycap. rr.com for an application or call Debbie at (518) 885-6506.

Gavin Park Pickleball Come on down to Gavin Park and join the fun playing the net court game of pickleball. This game is played by 2 or 4 people on a badmintonsized court using wood, or composite paddle racquets and a plastic, poly baseball with or without holes. No commitment required. Drop-in registration takes place in the park office, Mondays- Friday, now through April.

Session fee is $3 per person, per visit, 9:15-11:15 a.m. Any questions, contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Office of the Aging Looking for Volunteers Are you 55 and over and looking for a volunteer opportunity? Saratoga County Office of the Aging is looking for kitchen volunteers to assist with serving meals for the Senior Nutrition Program. There is a current need at the Saratoga Senior Center. This opportunity is flexible to fit into your schedule, Monday-Friday availability between 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call Billie Jo at the Saratoga County Office for the Aging for more details on this volunteer opportunity at (518) 884-4100.

Over-30 Basketball at Gavin Designed with the mature, basketball-playing crowd in mind, the Over-30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8-10 p.m. now through May 19. The weekly fee is $5 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can participate on any given night.

Any questions, please contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Military Service Ceremonies The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial service ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female); you must have been honorably discharged. You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to be there. For information go to our web site www.snchga.com or contact the Cemetery Administration Office, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville. Call (518)581-9128 for more information.

Adult Sports and Fitness Opportunities in the Ballston Spa Schools The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering adult sports from 8-10 p.m. with co-ed Indoor Soccer and co-ed volleyball held on Mondays and men’s basketball on Wednesdays. A 10-week session is underway and requires a $30 fee for school district residents. The popular Walk About program provides a safe, indoor walking course for those interested in a low impact fitness activity. The program continues through April when school is in session. A $15 registration fee is required for this program and non-residents are charged $18 to participate.

Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session. Preregistration is required and fees are due at the beginning of each course. Those interested may register for courses by mail or in person at the District Office, 70 Malta Ave. Additional information regarding any of the courses offered is available online at www.bscsd.org or by calling (518) 884-7195, ext. 1329.

Ballston Spa School District Offers Community Swim Opportunities The Ballston Spa Aquatics Program is currently offering opportunities for public use of the pool during adult lap swimming sessions, from 6-7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m.

A family open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon to 2 p.m. Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a LearnTo-Swim program. The Community Swim Program is open to district students, families and community members. District residents need to show identification and pay a $1 entrance fee to utilize the pool. Non-residents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during school vacations, emergency cancellations (i.e. snow days or early dismissals) and when school activities necessitate closure. Information is available online at www.bscsd.org, by clicking on the aquatics/pool button on the left side of the homepage. For more information, please contact the pool office directly at (518) 884-7150, ext. 2324.

Leadership Seminar and Book Signing Retired US Navy SEAL and author of “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader,” Jason Redman, will be featured at the Saratoga Springs City Center on March 20, 2015, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jason Redman has 21 years of service with the US Navy SEALS learning about courage, leadership, teamwork, overcoming severe wounds, and has transferred these lessons into his powerful presentations designed to educate, motivate, and inspire. To learn more about Jason, go to www.

SOFSpoken.com. This event is brought to you by Saratoga Today.

To register call Cindy Durfey at 581-2480 ext. 104 or email your reservation to cdurfey@saratogapublishing.com. Cost is $40 prepaid or $45 at the door. Company/ Group pricing available.

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Family Friendly Event

Friday, January 30 Ladies Tea & Ski Days Garnet Hill Lodge, North River, 9:30 a.m.

A fabulous program of Nordic skiing tailored especially for women; Wednesdays 2/4, 2/11 & 2/25. Weekly program covers a group lesson in various x-country techniques (including a few back country specific mornings!), $30 covers equipment rental, trail pass, tea & scones in the morning and lunch at noon. For more info call Barbara at (518) 744-1399, or email: skishop@garnet-hill.com.

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) 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome. Follow signs.

Kunstler Performances National Museum of Dance, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Riggi Theater, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Come see a fabulous production telling the story of the famous Chicago Seven’s lawyer William Kunstler. Performances will also be held January 31st at 7:30 pm and February 1st at 2:00 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www. brownpapertickets.com.

Saturday, January 31 Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance

for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Class size is limited.

Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church.

Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.

Volkswalk: Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Four Seasons Natural Foods,120 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Information is available at www.ava.org. ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Shakespeare’s Soldiers: Dogs of War Skidmore College, Janet Kinghorn Bernhardt Theater, 8 p.m.

Theater lovers can enjoy a midwinter’s tale and help Saratoga Shakespeare Company at a special benefit performance.

A special dessert and wine reception will follow the play.

Tickets for this special benefit performance are $35, or $12 for students. All proceeds will help fund Saratoga Shakespeare’s free 2015 production, Love’s Labour’s Lost. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.skidmore. edu/academics/theater/index. html or for reservations, call the Skidmore College Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439.

Sunday, February 1 Breakfast Buffet 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) 584-2585 for more information.

Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Race Saratoga Spa State Park, 11 a.m.

Cost is $15 if you pre-register,

calendar 17 $20 day of race, age 65 and older.

Free if you pre-register, age 12 and under is free. Free lunch is provided for athletes, volunteers and guests. Snowshoe rental is available for $5 (limited supply).

For more information email Laura Clark, lclark@sals.edu.

Christopher Scotton “The Secret Wisdom of the Earth” Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m.

The author will read from his debut novel, the #1 Indie Next book for January, and a Northshire staff pick. This is a deeply layered, beautifully told debut novel about an act of violence in a small Southern town and the repercussions that will forever change a young man’s view of human cruelty and compassion. For more information on this or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www. northshire.com.

Metaphysical Book Discussion Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a discussion of the book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569. All are welcome to come whether they’ve read the book or not.

Monday, February 2 Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.

Tuesday, February 3 Beginning/Intermediate Bridge Class Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

This bridge class focuses on the basics of bridge. In addition, the class will offer intermediate players an opportunity to come and play and hone their

skills. The class format will be instruction with illustrated bridge hands for about 1/2 hour and then playing hands in small groups with the instructor sitting in for the remaining 1 1/2 hour.

Intermediate players are welcome to come and may choose to play together with some participation by the instructor as time allows.

For more information visit www.sspl.org.

Wednesday, February 4 2015 Winter Storytellers Series SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon - 1pm The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the seventh annual storytellers series every Wednesday through March 4. This week will feature “Connections” by storyteller Betty Cassidy.

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.

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

Poetry Readings

City of Saratoga Springs:

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Caffè Lena will present poetry readings by Josh McIntyre and Dave Jaicks. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7pm and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5.

For more information visit www. caffelena.org.

474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org

Thursday, February 5 Harry Potter Night Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.

We’ll be holding a costume contest with a $50 Northshire Gift Card going to the winner, and we’ll raffle door prizes to those who complete our trivia challenge. You’ll be able to make your own wand, and there will be magical surprises, for wizards and muggles alike. Free admission. For more information on this or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com.

Town of Saratoga: 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: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Winter Concert at Gordon Creek Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga Launches Photos by Francesco D’Amico

New Community Connections Program

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga announced on Friday, Jan. 23 that it has launched a new program called “Community Connections” (www.saratogacommunityconnections.org) to serve adults ages 50 and over in Saratoga County by matching their needs with volunteers from the community.

The program is funded by a grant from the Saratoga County Office for the Aging.

The program recruits, trains and deploys volunteers to provide

BALLSTON SPA — The Gordon Creek Elementary School hosted their annual Winter Concert, which featured their orchestra, band and chorus in the school’s Gymatorium, 50 Wood Road, on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m.

assistance to seniors residing in Saratoga County including: home visits, respite assistance, household chores, transportation, shopping and errands, telephone checkins and referral to other Saratoga County organizations.

Volunteers of all ages are needed! Community Connections will host an open house and orientation for those interested in volunteering on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at The Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga, 5 Williams Street. If interested,

contact them at (518) 584-1621 or seniorcentervolunteer@gmail.com

PNECC Helps With Food Distribution Efforts

Chuck Kochheiser of the church coordinators of the Rural Food Delivery program; Kari Cushing, executive Director of FCC; Connie Wood from the Social Concerns Committee and the church and Anita Paley, executive director of the County EOC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thanks to the generosity of church members at its 2014 Christmas Eve services, the Saratoga Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church (PNECC) has donated $2,000 each to the Saratoga County Equal Opportunity Council (EOC) and Franklin Community Center (FCC) for their respective food distribution programs.

The contribution to the EOC is for their Rural Food Delivery program, a collaborative effort between the church and the Community Service department of the EOC. Through this program there is a bimonthly distribution of food to nearly a hundred persons across the county who lack access to the food pantry in Ballston Spa. The EOC was going to run out of funds to keep the bimonthly deliveries going for the remainder of this fiscal year (January to June 2015) unless those in the community were

willing to lend a hand. So over the past several months Temple Sinai, the Saratoga Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Saratoga have joined the PNECC community and individual members within that church family in donating over $75,000 in order to sustain the long standing program.

The donation to FCC has been given to their capital fund drive, which is dedicated to an expansion of their food pantry operation. FCC has seen a great increase in the demand for food to meet the needs of low-income city residents.

Local Actress Lands Lead Wilton resident Gina Petronella Sidway will be heading to Ireland in May to begin filming the movie “If You Told” which is based on the book “Mad Man From Athgarvan, Don’t Blink,” written by Larry Enright. The storyline for the movie follows the life of a young Irish lad and his antics growing up in a small village in County Kildare, Ireland.

Sidway is playing the leading female role of Zoe. She and the rest of the cast and crew will then return home to America for the last of the filming along with post-production.

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

GOOD FOOD GOOD FUN

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Team Dutch or Team French?

When mom said to get the Dutch oven out of the cabinet and put it on the stove we knew we were in for a great meal!

Dutch ovens and French ovens are essentially the same thing: tall, heavy pots with tight-fitting lids.

They are used primarily for slowcooking methods such as braising and stewing. “Dutch oven” is the generic term for all these pots.

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! Let’s talk about one of my store’s most popular items and the one burning question (no pun intended) asked by my customers most often:

What is the difference between Dutch and French ovens?

When I was growing up, one of my mom’s precious cooking tools was her cast iron Dutch oven. They were in every one of my friend’s kitchens as well. It was one of my favorites as head dishwasher in the family, because it was the easiest pot to clean.

There was no soap used… just hot water and a stiff brush and you were done.

Functions The often-rustic all-iron Dutch ovens can be used both on stovetops and in ovens, and some can be used over and under coals.

The more stylish French ovens specifically are known for their ability to go from the stovetop — for quick starting techniques such as browning — straight into the oven for the longer cooking process.

History Dutchmen were making what would be called Dutch ovens in the early 1600s using a Dutch method of sand casting that produced smooth-surfaced pots.

In 1925, a new cookware foundry called Le Creuset started manufacturing their famous enameled cast iron pots, or “Cocottes,” which would eventually be called “French ovens.”

Types of Materials

Dutch ovens (such as Lodge) are typically made of iron, but they can be made of aluminum, stoneware (such as Emile Henry) or stainless steel (like All-Clad.)

French ovens like Le Creuset are known for their sturdy enamel coating and “designer color” exteriors.

The Dutch oven may have gotten its name not from a Dutchspecific casting process, but because it was sold by traveling Dutch traders who would sell the pots from their peddling wagons. Today, they are manufactured all over – Lodge’s products are made in the USA! The French oven, more straightforwardly, is called this because French cookware companies make them.

So who wins — the Dutch oven or the French? Well, whichever one

Le Creuset French Oven with Red enamel coating

you choose, you will love the way they cook your food and how easy they are to clean and keep looking beautiful!

All the brands listed above are available at your famous local retail store called Compliments to

the Chef. Have a great Super Bowl, Foodie Friends!

Remember “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care!

John and Paula

Happy Valentines Day!

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Satisfying Soups for Wintertime Sweet Potato Sausage Soup Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — When the snow begins to pile up outside, many of us crave a steaming bowl of stick-to-your-ribs soup. No delicate infusions here: We’re dreaming about hearty helpings with chunks of vegetables, flavorful meat or mushrooms and a thick, nourishing broth.

If you are a frequent Saratoga Farmers’ Market shopper and stock up on winter vegetables, you probably have the beginnings of this delicious soup right in your cupboards and pantry already: Celeriac or celery, onions, garlic and potatoes. Add a few more ingredients, let the soup pot simmer, and you are ready to eat!

As with all soups, the flavors will blend over time and the soup may taste even better on the second day. Shop on Saturday, cook on Sunday, and then enjoy easy suppers during the following week.

If you enjoy accenting your meals with meat, ask the farms about the chorizo and sausage they craft.

Each farm has something unique to offer. If you prefer a vegetarian soup, substitute some of the market’s wonderful mushrooms to add depth to your soup instead of using the meat.

Depending on the flavor profile of your meat or mushrooms, you may want to add some additional spices to this soup, such as smoked paprika and thyme. Taste as you go—that’s part of the fun of cooking at home—and see what magic develops to chase away winter’s chill.

Oyster and shiitake mushrooms from Mariaville Mushroom Men

Ingredients 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 10 ounces sausage* or chorizo* 2 medium onions*, chopped 2 large garlic cloves*, minced 1 cup finely chopped celery or celeriac* 2 pounds sweet potatoes*, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 pound white-skinned potatoes*, peeled and cut into 1/4" inch slices 6 cups low-salt broth (either chicken or vegetable broth) 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach* or kale*, coarsely chopped

* — items can be purchased at the market

Directions Heat oil in heavy large pot over mediumhigh heat. Add meat (or mushrooms) of choice; cook until brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes.

Transfer meat to paper towels to drain and pour off most of fat in pan. If using mushrooms, reserve them in a bowl to collect the juices that will accumulate.

Add onions, garlic, and celery or celeriac to pot and cook until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. (Celeriac may still be firm at this point, which is fine.) Add all potatoes and broth; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Using potato masher or immersion blender, mash some (not all) of vegetables in pot to thicken broth.

Add browned meat or mushrooms and their juices to soup.

Stir in spinach or kale and simmer just until wilted, about 4 minutes for spinach and 8 minutes for kale. Season with salt and pepper, and any other desired seasonings. Let soup rest or simmer gently for 15 minutes before serving.

Kale (in center) and other items from Pleasant Valley Farm

Mutton chorizo from Elihu Farm

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Bartenders’ Ball Always Sets The Standard

Photos By MarkBolles.com

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Leader of the (Rat) Pack!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Like a classic cocktail, this one has all the ingredients to make up a great time! The Bartenders’ Ball has grown to be a cherished event on the winter calendar. The eighteenth annual incantation will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6:30 to midnight at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Each year the organizers come up with an interesting, fun theme and this year is no exception – its “Vegas, baby!” with all the attendant glitz and glitter. You are invited to wear your favorite swanky outfit, channel

your inner Rat Pack persona and enjoy the evening – fully confident that whatever happens at the Ball, stays at the Ball.

You’re not rolling the dice when you choose to attend — a great time is a guaranteed sure thing.

Once again, the Capital Region’s leading fun time party band — The Audiostars — will provide the soundtrack for the festivities. I defy you to stand still — except when enjoying the buffet or playing winning numbers on the roulette wheel or other gaming tables provided by the Saratoga Lions Club in the casino room. Suffice to say, there will be a lot to keep you amused.

The definitive event of the evening is when the results of this year’s contentious voting for your favorite drink providers are revealed. It’s the Most Valuable Bartender (MVB) contest winners, baby! Voting has been occurring for several weeks now, with frequent online updates on the races in progress. Prizes and awards will be bestowed upon the three finishers, with attendant bragging rights for both bartender and establishment for the entire year.

And the proceeds are once again going to a great cause:

Wellspring. This organization, formerly known as Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County has been providing services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Saratoga County for 30 years. Wellspring provides a full range of emergency, shelter, and community services including crisis intervention, support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault (including a 24-hour phone hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and sexual assault forensic exams), as well as community education and prevention programs.

Tickets for this event are $60.

It’s always a sell out, so we are advising you to make your reservations soon. Visit wellspringcares.org/bartender to grab your tickets online.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you — baby!

Last year’s Bartenders’ Ball had a Roaring 20s flavor. The 2015 Ball invites you to enjoy “Vegas, Baby!”

Benefit for the Bard’s Summer in Congress Park Shakespeare’s Soldiers: Dogs of War to be performed Saturday

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A special benefit performance that will help to fund Saratoga Shakespeare

Company’s summer performances in Congress Park will occur at Skidmore’s Janet Kinghorn Bernhardt Theater this Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.

Shakespeare’s Soldiers: The Dogs of War is a passionate oneman performance about William Shakespeare and his obsession with war. David Bunce, who performed as Macduff this past summer in Saratoga Shakespeare’s production of Macbeth, explores Shakespeare’s treatment of military conflict through the voices of Shakespeare’s soldiers from Othello, Henry VIII, Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice.

Tickets for this performance are $35 or $12 for students. All proceeds will help fund Saratoga Shakespeare’s free 2015 production, Love’s Labour’s Lost, which runs in Saratoga’s historic Congress Park from July 27 to Aug. 2 Tickets, which are tax deductible, can be purchased online at skidmore.edu/academics/theater/ index.html. Reservations are also available by calling the Skidmore College Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439.

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

PULSE

Juried Skidmore Student Exhibition

at Skidmore’s Schick Art Gallery SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College will present the 2015 Juried Skidmore Student Exhibition, a celebration of the creativity, imagination and skill of Skidmore students, from Feb. 5 to Mar 9. An opening reception will start at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the gallery. The event is open to the public.

Any Skidmore student (including non-art majors) who has taken an art class in the past year may enter up to three works for the juror. A guest juror then selects the exhibition from works submitted in the areas of painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and metals, fiber arts, printmaking, graphic design and photography. From an average of 250 entries, the juror typically chooses between 50 and 75 works for exhibit, and also selects outstanding works for special awards.

Awards and gift certificates totaling over $1,000 are funded annually through donations by friends of the gallery, campus organizations and community benefactors, including the Adirondack Trust, Soave Faire, and Allerdice Building Supply.

Awards will be presented at the opening reception.

The guest juror for this year’s exhibition is Laura Von Rosk, artist and director of the Courthouse Gallery at the Lake George Arts Project. Von Rosk earned a master’s degree in fine arts at the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s in fine arts degree from the State University of New York at Purchase.

Her landscape paintings maintain an exquisite tension between natural

Hattie’s 2015 Mardi Gras Sets New Record!

Over $100,000 is donated to Jake’s Help From Heaven

Photo By MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A record-breaking $107,073.36, the proceeds of Hattie’s 14th Annual Mardi gras celebration on Jan. 17 was presented to Jake’s Help From Heaven’s (JHFH) founders and board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Seated from L to R: Jasper Alexander, Heather Straughter Brian Straughter, Beth Alexander.

The Alexander’s are the owners of

Hattie’s and the Straughter’s are JHFH founders.

Standing behind them are the JHFH Board of Directors. L to R: Rachel Mitchell, Colleen Carlson, Jeff Ames, Julie Johnson, Mike Hoffman, (Mardi gras Honorary Chair) Natalie Sillery, Marc Brynczka. James LaVigne and Susana Hoffman. Mike and Susana Hoffman were the Honorary Chairs of this year’s Mardi gras.

and invented forms, and have been exhibited nationally in both solo and group shows. She is the recipient of numerous awards and residencies, including a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in painting, grants from the Pollack-Krasner Foundation, and residencies at Yaddo, Blue Mountain Center and the Millay Colony.

All Schick Gallery events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. For more information, please visit the gallery website at www.skidmore.edu/schick

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Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

Fourth Annual Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Feb. 5 Proceeds to Benefit Gateway House of Peace

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – If you are looking for a way to do some good with all those big game winnings you are no doubt going to garner this weekend, have we got an idea for you.

Over a dozen Capital Region singles, both male and female, will be putting it on the line as they offer themselves (along with some dynamite packages) for some dream dates that you can bid on as Gateway House of Peace presents its fourth annual Bachelor/ Bachelorette Auction. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at The Paddock Lounge (6 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs.)

In addition to the opportunity to bid on some fantastic dream dates, a donation of $10 is requested for all attendees for a very worthy cause. There will also be raffles for gift certificates and a skiing weekend trip.

Gateway House of Peace is a charitable organization dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable and caring home free of charge for terminally ill patients under the medical care of Hospice. Located in Ballston Spa, Gateway House is a donor driven community organization that receives no insurance reimbursements, state or government funding. The home is staffed primarily with volunteers and relies on community support.

Lending their talents to the festivities on Feb. 5th as emcees are radio personalities Jackie Donovan and Steve Van Zandt from Q101.7.

An advance peek at some of the “auction-ees,” who range from ages 22 to 52, is available online, with photos and descriptions of their interests, with more to come presumably between now and the event date. To view these profiles, visit facebook. com/gatewayhouseofpeace.

I will say that though beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I doubt that you will be displeased by what you see. And yet, in my opinion, what is most attractive about each and every one of these people is their willingness to put

themselves out there. This is not an easy thing, now matter how confident you are. Therefore, a sincere shout-out is extended to each of these bachelors and bachelorettes (note that a few requested anonymity in print):

Rachel Carey Chris Dabiere Jeff Stack Mary Diehl Shanza Malik

Nicholas Treffiletti Jessica Arceri Sarah Galusha Stephanie Soto Joanne DiMarco Justin Karlik Lizette Orozco

This is an event where every one of these people deserves both your support and a hearty round of applause for having their heart(s) in the right place.

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S P OT L I G H T

Funky Dawgz Brass Band

week of 1/30-2/5 friday, 1/30:

The Ideal Situation, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

Brian Patneaude Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Dan Sherwin, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Er Go Blu, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Funky Dawgz Brass Band, 4 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Tapestry, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 All Day Irish Entertainment, 11 am @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Jeff Walton, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 DJ Playground, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775 Mike Purcell, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Street Corner Holler, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

sunday, 2/1:

Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Shiri Zorn, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Aaron Mittler, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Primate Fiasco w/ Mister F, 9 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

monday, 2/2:

Sugar Pill, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Beppe Gambetta, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Steve Candlen, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Jukebox Night, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Cole Broderick, 7 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Vinyl Evolution, 4 pm @ End Zone Sports Pub — 584.6460 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Rich Clements, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Skeeter Creek, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253

Jeff Brisbin, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Chris Carey/ Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916

tuesday, 2/3:

Rusty Old Guys, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

Broncho / Dreamers / Party Boat, 8 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

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

saturday, 1/31:

wednesday, 2/4:

Rich Ortiz, 2 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060

Poetry Open Mic, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

Third Rael, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 All.Star Beatles Tribute, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Vivid Trio, 9 pm @ Cantina — 587.5577 Black Abbey, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

thursday, 2/5:

Band Camp, 1 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Matty Finn, 6 PM @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177

Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106

Open Mic, 10 PM @ Circus Café — 583.1106

Cole Broderick, 6:30 pm @ Fifty South — 884.2926

Let’s Be Leonard, 8 PM @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Gwen + Jim Tracy, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359

Jeff Walton, 6 PM @ Inn at Saratoga — 583.1890

Radio Junkies, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003

Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk , 6:30 PM @ Mouzon House - (518) 226-0014

Rattlesnake, 9 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300

Celtic Session , 7:00 PM @ The Parting Glass - (518) 583-1916

Saturday Afternoon following Chowderfest at Putnam Den

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Puzzles

Across 1 Food at a bar 6 54-Across vaccine developer 10 “My stars!”

14 Run off, in a way 15 Help in solving 16 Age-old stories 17 Series of “Got milk?” spots, e.g.

19 Suffragist Lucretia 20 Emmy-winning Arthur 21 “__ Gang” 22 Tolstoy work subtitled “The Story of a Horse” 24 Queen’s subjects 26 Dismissive cry 28 Kitchen attraction 29 Ran off with 31 Multi-institutional financial crisis 34 Mexican cover-up 36 JFK Library architect I.M. 37 Connecticut hrs.

38 It’s used to break a habit 42 That girl 45 Garden pond fish 46 Weather map line 50 American bacon source 54 See 6-Across 55 Whirlpool subsidiary 56 Sweet tuber 58 MacDonald’s home 59 Ristorante dish 62 Apprehend 64 Place for some me-time 65 Make a muffler, perhaps 66 Browser feature, or what the ends of 17-, 31-, 38- or 50-Across can have 69 Clothing fluff 70 Actress Elisabeth 71 French sweetie 72 Tense 73 Undiluted 74 Company with “counting sheep” ads Down 1 Popular food fish 2 Ristorante request 3 The “L” in URL 4 Org. for shrinks 5 Showroom model

See puzzle solutions on page 31

See puzzle solution on page 31 6 Sacred beetle 7 Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Da __ G Show” 8 Galoots 9 Reporter known for ducking into phone booths 10 New York city near the Pennsylvania border 11 “Well played!”

12 Sister of Apollo 13 Take away (from) 18 Watering hole 23 See 68-Down 25 Fries alternative 27 Antepenultimate fairy tale word 30 Prefix with center 32 Not paleo33 New Zealander 35 Actress Sommer 39 Typed chuckle

40 Seer’s claim 41 Sleigh’s parking spot 42 Vivacity 43 Neanderthal, for one 44 Frequent schoolroom activity 47 Weapon for Han Solo 48 Touchdown site 49 Bucharest’s country 51 Difficult 52 Club on the diamond 53 Mariano Rivera, e.g.

57 Fairy queen of English legend 60 1/16 of a cup: Abbr.

61 Site of the Ko’olau range 63 Tampa NFLers 67 Lowlife 68 With 23-Down, what an accused thug may beat

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Raucous, Ruckus Raucous, an adjective, means loud or rambunctious.

It’s not unusual for them to throw a raucous party once a month.

Ruckus, a noun, means a fight, disturbance, or commotion.

Authorities are more interested in stopping the ruckus than in finding the culprit.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

SPORTS

The Ice is Nice

by Tim Blogent for Saratoga TODAY I would like to thank Mother Nature for granting our wishes and bringing the bitter cold needed freeze the local lakes and ponds.

She added to the suspense by waiting until January 6 to cap Saratoga Lake with ice, but wasted no time thereafter pouring on the cold and providing us with safe ice by Jan. 10. Ice fishermen wasted no time heading out to their favorite fishing holes and filling their buckets with fresh fish. The sustained frigid temperatures have quickly added to the thickness of the ice and now the more cautious among us are anxious to get out and join in on the fun.

On Saturday, Jan. 17, I headed out onto Saratoga Lake last and found 9 inches of ice on the north end. The sun was setting and fishermen were leaving the ice as I was checking conditions. I spoke to several of them and heard stories of success and stories of the one that got away. The common thread was that everyone had fun no matter how many fish were caught. I

will be heading back out with all my fishing gear on my next day off so I won’t be bragging or lamenting about my time on the ice. I will however, try to give you some tips to make you more successful when you go out.

Attention to detail is a must.

First, change that old line on your reel. The only thing between you and the next fish you hook is your fishing line. Do you want the fish of a lifetime breaking that old line?

No, you don’t, so change your line, even if you buy a new combo --trust me on this one.

Next, treat your auger with respect. You won’t hurt its feelings if you call it unkind names but if you don’t keep the guard on the blades it will let you down. Ice auger blades are razor sharp and they need to stay that way if you hope to bore a hole through the ice. Dull blades are useless, so avoid drilling holes

in high traffic areas where sand and grit may have been tracked onto the ice by other fishermen. Use caution drilling in shallow water. If the auger blades come in contact with sand in the ice or on the bottom, even for a second, you will be heading to the nearest tackle shop for replacements. Uncovered blades can damage your vehicle, to your dog and to yourself, costing a lot of money and aggravation. I have seen seats, soft-tops, expensive boots and coats ruined; I have even seen blood drawn from man and his best friend. I cannot stress this safety issue enough.

Now let’s discuss for the fun part. Once you’ve made plans and visited the local tackle shop, you know just where to go and how to catch the fish. There are a couple of schools of thought on what’s the best way to fish and both can yield great success. Many people like

to pick a spot and stay for the day.

This is popular with groups because they can set tip-ups and cover some serious acreage. I like setting up in 5-to-10-feet of water and baiting tip-ups with large shiners for Pike and Pickerel. Use single hooks if you intend to release what you catch. Although a tad bony, pickerel are very good to eat so take a couple with you. While waiting for flags to fly, jig for panfish. Bluegills, Crappie and Perch tend to abundant in these same areas and provide great sport on ultralight tackle as well as some of the tastiest fillets you can hope to eat. Small jigs tipped with grubs are irresistible to these species. Try dropping the jig right to the bottom, raise it a foot, and shake for a second then hold it still. If you don’t get hit right away, slowly raise it a foot or two. This often triggers a strike because your bait appears to be trying to escape.

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Add your own variations to this technique to find the cadence that works best. Many fishermen prefer to stay mobile and leave their tipups at home. These anglers rarely spend more than three minutes at a hole unless they’re catching fish.

You can cover a lot of territory and drill many dozen holes if you fish this way. Both ways of fishing are fun and productive.

• Ice Fishing Events •

Moreau Lake State Park will be hosting ice fishing clinics for kids so mark your calendar for Feb. 7 and 14. The clinics will be held at Moreau Lake from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. both days and they ask for a $5 donation to the park. It will be a great way to introduce kids to ice fishing. Call the Moreau Lake office to register. Ask about the chili dinner on Feb. 6. They will be accepting canned foods for the food bank and will have guest speaker Paul Jensen, DEC senior wildlife biologist from Warrensburg talking about Fishers and Pine Martens.

Feb. 7, there will be an ice fishing tournament held on Cossayuna Lake. Go to cossayunalake.com or call Nancy at 692-9206 for more information. There were over 300 participants last year so register early to guarantee your spot.

The Fishhouse Fish and Game club is hosting their annual Walleye ice fishing contest Feb. 7 on Great Sacandaga Lake. Visit fishhousefishandgame.com for registration information.

Dock Browns is hosting an ice fishing tournament on Saratoga Lake Feb. 8 at Browns beach. Call 306-4987 for more information. A pre-registration form can be picked up at Dock Browns, Panza’s and Saratoga Tackle.

Saratoga Springs Horse Show to offer a third week of competition this Spring January 19, 2015 Saratoga Springs, New York – The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc. operators of the Saratoga Springs Horse Show, has announced that the 2015 season will consist of three weeks of Premier Equestrian Hunter / Jumper competition instead of the normal two weeks.

Held at the Yaddo show grounds on Union Avenue and adjacent to the Oklahoma Track, this will be the 56th consecutive year of this highly rated equestrian event.

Tom Fueston, president of the Capital Fund said “based upon the

encouragement of the show’s competitors and the Show Management, and on the success that has been realized over the past three years, the Capital Fund decided to add the additional week for the potential benefit of the charities we support and the Saratoga community at large.”

In addition, the purse for each of the Grand Prix (weeks 1 & 2) has been increased to $30,000. For our new week, we have added a $15,000 Open Jumper Classic as our major event and have added a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. In

all, a total purse of over $300,000 is up for grabs over the three weeks of competition.

Billed as a family fun event, this year’s horse shows will feature some of the top equestrians from all along the east coast, eastern Midwest states, and eastern Canada. There will also be vendors providing merchandise of both equestrian and non-equestrian styles, and of course food and refreshments prepared fresh daily on the show grounds by our food service professionals and volunteers. Daily admission is $4.00 per

person 12 and older. Competition starts on Wednesday and goes through Sunday each week with the competition starting on April 29th and running through May 17th. Warm up and first competitions usually begin between 7:30 and 8:00 each morning. Most competitions are over by 5:00 PM. This year we will also be celebrating the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day, and the Preakness following the show on their respective Saturdays.

Horse shows in New York are a major source of income for many.

The economic impact from horse

shows in NYS (480 in 2011) was over $335 million of direct and indirect influence. This number reflects the spending by show presenters in the form of prizes, facility preparation and labor, and show participants as they travel around the state. For the 2014 Saratoga Springs Horse Show, the economic impact to our community was in the $3.5 -4.0 million a week range. (This information is based on studies by the American Horse Council, the American Quarter Horse Association, and other NYS studies.)

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Deflating the chance to gain an edge

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY I have been struggling with writing an article about under inflated footballs. It used to be that professional sports had a somewhat clean reputation, where the vast majority of athletes followed the rules and did not tarnish sports’ positive reputation.

The New England Patriots are accused of deflating 11 of 12 footballs prior to their AFC Championship victory over the Indianapolis Colts, showing the lengths some will go to gain a competitive advantage on the biggest of stages in sports. Many have said that in cold weather, letting out a few pounds of pressure in the football allows for a better grip, giving quarterback Tom Brady a better chance at throwing a perfect spiral and winning a big game.

While it seems the days gone by were pure, scandal dates back to the early times of every sport. In baseball, eight Chicago White Sox players — later to become known as the Black Sox — threw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati

Reds in exchange for a cut of the money bet on the series. In many ways, this was the original sports scandal, and had a direct impact on many rules and regulations that would come to fruition in the future. This spawned books, documentaries and even the phenomenal 1988 movie Eight Men Out. Jackie Robinson famously broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947, becoming the first black player to play in a game. That signaled the start of a shift in American thinking about race as a whole, which created a large uproar and ripple effect throughout the country. It was not a scandal, but is one of the highest profile controversies not only in sports, but all of American history.

Pete Rose was forever banished from baseball after being found to have bet on games while a manager of the Reds.

More recently, the New England Patriots’ 2007 Spygate situation is the best example of scandal in modern sports. The team’s coaching staff was found to have videotaped opposing teams’ practices without consent. Teams were outraged, coach Bill Belichick was fined an exorbitant sum and the NFL was put on notice: Cheating will not be tolerated.

Today’s athletes are paid exuberant salaries to perform and entertain, and those are the two biggest reasons some decide to cheat. Take baseball for example.

From the early 1990s until the end of the 2000s, home run numbers soared, records were broken and young fans became transfixed with the National Pastime. More butts in the seats and eyes on the television equal greater revenue, which

translated to the skyrocketing of salaries.

With contracts upward of $100 million being doled out like tissues at a funeral, it’s no surprise that so many players either tested

memory. Super Bowl XLIX features the Patriots taking on the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona.

It’s a perfect pairing, and obviously there is more to this game than deflated footballs.

positive or were closely linked to performance enhancing drugs. It became the status quo, and the power that came along with it became insatiable.

With an intense new drug testing program in MLB, players are still using PEDs, but the rate seems to have decreased significantly.

Before steroids, pitchers tried to gain an edge by using Vaseline on the baseball or increased late movement on pitches, and batters occasionally used corked bats, which gave the ball a boost of extra pop of their bat.

Then there’s the Lance Armstrong doping story. The cyclist was found to have used a drug that allowed him to breathe better at high altitudes, something the seven-time Tour de France champ used to his advantage.

This Sunday will be what I view as one of the best games in recent

I hesitated to write about the big game and the shadow cast on it by Deflategate because every sports writer in the country has something to say and I just thought that maybe I would avoid doing so.

But, how could I? I just have to get my two cents in, and believe me, it’s just two cents. I’m just a guppy in the huge pond of sports writing. What I find interesting is the war of words, and not to take away from the underinflated football syndrome, but some of the things being thrown between the teams is interesting and infantile. A good example is Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, who has a penchant for speaking his mind. He states that the Pats will escape punishment for due to New England owner Robert Kraft being friendly with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “I think the perception is the reality,” Sherman said this past

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The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc. was formed in late 2011 as a 501(c)3 charity to operate the Saratoga Springs Horse Show and later the Saratoga Horse Expo and through its efforts to date have provided over $158,000 in assistance to local charities (over $66,000 to local charities in 2014). Our charities include over 25 food banks, Saratoga Center for Family, Shelters of Saratoga, EOC Soup Kitchen, Rebuilding Together Saratoga,

local hospice groups, Saratoga County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, Franklin Community Center, B.E.S.T, Community Outreach programs, Veteran support programs, and several others. “Our moto ‘helping others help others’ is what we are all about”, says Fueston.

“We hope that as more individuals, businesses and organizations realize what we are doing for our community, they will step up and support the Capital Fund and through our combined efforts we can expand these contributions.”

week in Glendale. “It is what it is.

Their resume speaks for itself. The past is what the past is. Their present is what their present is. And, will they be punished? Probably not.” The skeptical Sherman went on about Kraft and Goodell, saying how they’re connected and hang out with each other.

Belichick and Brady deny any knowledge of the 11 deflated footballs and no one has any justifiable proof of their knowledge of the situation. So what’s the real story? All the talk and noise made by Sherman and the media really doesn’t deflate the fact that the two best teams in the NFL are ready to square off on Sunday.

The stage is set for what might be the best Super Bowl in a long time. Maybe at the end of the game or at a later time and date something will develop or someone will come forward. If the New England loses, this all could be swept under the synthetic turf.

This scenario fits into my message of some of the dark history in professional sports. There will always be someone looking for an edge, a way to beat they system, fair or not. Did the Patriots need deflated footballs to win? I do not believe so. Will it reflect on the outcome of Super Bowl XLIX? Nope. The fact that there was an attempt, by someone on the Pats’ staff, to give New England an advantage just demonstrates that in the history of professional sports it should be not be a surprise that something like this could happen.

Believe me when I say, it won’t be the last time we hear about a major scandal in American sports.

Frozen Springs Classic

For more information contact Tom Fueston at tom@saratogaspringshorseshow.com or call 518/4901214. You can also visit our Website

at www.saratogaspringshorseshow. com , or write to: Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc., P.O. Box 1310, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau and Townsquare Lifestyle Events present the second annual Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic on February 6-8 at the Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring more than 60 teams from throughout the region and Northeast who will compete in four-on-four round-robin style games all weekend.

Find full details, register to play and book overnight rooms through the official website, saratogafrozenspringsclassic.com.

Week of January 30 – February 5, 2015

SPORTS

Community Sports Bulletin Boutelle helps pace St. Michael’s ski team The Saint Michael’s College Alpine and Nordic skiing teams combined to take 10th place among 16 institutions for the second straight weekend when the two-day University

of Vermont Carnival concluded on Saturday. During the women’s 5K skate, senior Chloe Boutelle, a Saratoga native, claimed 66th, clocking in at 16:38.3.

Stock car racing awards doled out The New York State Stock Car Association (NYSSCA) held its 46th Annual Awards Banquet at the Polish Community Center in Albany last week.

The Albany-Saratoga Speedway was well represented at the banquet with numerous drivers who call the Great Race Place home earning NYSSCA Awards. Earlier in the afternoon track owner Howard Commander was inducted into the NYSSCA Hall of Fame.

The late Charlie Jarzombek as well a Marcia Wetmore and Pete Bicknell were enshrined.

Each season the banquet offers three distinct types of track awards to drivers – Driver of the Year, Outstanding Performance and Rookie/Newcomer of the Year.

Albany-Saratoga Driver of the Year awards were awarded to Brett Hearn (DIRTcar Modified), Jeremy Pitts (Sportsman), Colin Bokus (Limited Sportsman), Rob Yetman (DIRTcar Pro Stocks), Bill Duprey (Street Stocks), Steve Ryan (Four Cylinder Dual Cam) and Dave LaBarge (Four Cylinder Single Cam).

The Outstanding Performance awards were won by Peter Britten (DIRTcar Modified), Tim Hartman,

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

Jr. (Sportsman), Rob Maxon, Pete Jeske and David Emigh (Limited Sportsman), Kim Duell (DIRTcar Pro Stocks), Randy Miller (Street Stocks), Pete Vila (Four Cylinder Dual Cam) and Brett Horlacher (Four Cylinder Single Cam).

In all, four drivers would earn the Rookie/Newcomer of the Year award. Those drivers include Timothy Davis (Sportsman), Ken Conroy (Limited Sportsman), Robbie Speed (DIRTcar Pro Stock) and Jason Meltz (Street Stocks).

The 2014 NYSSCA Journalism Award was awarded to Bobby Chalmers. Chalmers, the Founder, Editor-In-Chief and Video Production Director of track marketing partner Race Pro Weekly (www.raceproweekly.com) was awarded the award based on his hard work promoting local racing via the online television show Race Pro Weekly.

Warren took to the stage to announce the winner of the Race Pro Weekly/NYSSCA Performer of the Year. This year’s award went to DIRTcar Modified Track Champion Brett Hearn.

For more information on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway please log on to www.albanysaratogaspeedway.com.

Northeast District

Training programs for runners

Six local basketball players will represent the Northeast District at the New York State East Regional Hoop Shoot on Feb. 7 at Gordon Creek Elementary school.

In the 8-9 girls’ age division, Kylie Peacock (Mechanicville-Stillwater) took first place, sinking 12 out of 25 shots. On the boys’ side, Fenwick Egan (Mechanicville-Stillwater) placed first, making 17 of 25 shots. In the 10-11 girls, Sophia Phillips (Greenwich) finished first with a nearly perfect 24 for 25 showing, while Ryan Grimmick (Mechanicville-Stillwater) sank 18 of 25 for the win. In the 12-13 girls, Charli Goverski (Mechanicville-Stillwater) dropped 19 of 25 for the victory, while Brendan Roby (Cohoes-Waterford) took the boys’ side with 21 of 25.

Fleet Feet Sports Adirondack in Malta will launch its No Boundaries and Fleet Feet Distance Project Faster Farther 10k training programs in the Saratoga region during February, with information nights, education clinics and training sessions.

The No Boundaries suite of programs includes WalkFit, No Boundaries beginners’ 5k, and No Boundaries II 5k program.

The goal race for all No Boundaries runners and walkers is the SPAC Rock ‘n’ Run in Saratoga Springs on May 17.

Registration is now open and an information night will be held at the store on Feb. 8 at 5 p.m., with an education clinic on footwear, gear and nutrition on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. Training begins Thursday, March 12 at 5:45 p.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

The 10K program runners can currently register at Fleet Feet Adirondack, with an information night set for Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Training begins Feb. 15, at 8 a.m. at Fleet Feet Adirondack.

More information on all training programs in the Saratoga area is available by calling Fleet Feet Sports Adirondack at 400-1213 or visiting fleetfeetalbany.com.

Hoop Shoot results

Jr. NBA Finals Attention Jr. NBA enthusiasts! Come on down to Gavin Park Saturday, Feb. 7, as this year’s basketball season comes to an end. The Robin Stacey Tournament begins at 8 a.m. Finals take place a bit after noon. First and second place trophies will be awarded in each division. Coaches of the Year awards, as well as the winner of the Robin Stacey Memorial Award, will be presented at 4 p.m.

Town of Wilton Recreation - Jr. NBA Scores 1/24/15 Division 1 Warriors-28: Caleb Casey-10, Tobey Diulio-10 Nets-4: Camden Rhude-2, Mathew Rogers-2 Bulls-21: Brandon Saunders-10, Jacob Durkee-5 Mavs-19: Braylon DuMortier-14, Mason Curtis-2 Sixers-24: Ollie Bolduc-13, Brayden Elliot-5 Knicks-17: Antone Robbens-6, Meadow Gambacurta-2 Division 2 Blazers-40: Charley DeRizzo-22, Frankie Laniewski-11 Thunder-36: Jesse Kuzmich-16, Max Hamilton-Jones 14 Spurs-27: Brendon Young-11, Andrew Masten-5

Puzzle solutions from pg. 28

Celtics-18: Zane Burnett-7, Cody Sawyer-3 Knicks-18: Ethan Dinsmore-8, Kyle Holmes-8 Heat-6: Zach carpenter/Jack Gulick/Brandon Stimpson-2 Mavs-23: Elijah Woods-15, Charles Yates-5 Bulls-14: Jackson Reynolds-7, Noah Karam-4 Division 3 Thunder-35: Chase Corbett-13, Anthony Cavotta-7 Wolves-33: Luke Britton-14, Quentin Grieco-8 Nets-35: Shamir Shaffe-15, Grayson DuMortier-13 Celtics-32: Christian Kondo-20, Carl O’Callaghan-4 Warriors-40: Jordan Catone-20, Aidan Holmes-16 Rockets-31: Mitchell Madigan-17, Jacob Ring-9 Knicks-25: Kaan Lus-13, Luke Casey-5 Heat-21: Cullen Vanwagenen-9, Luke Casey-6 Division 4 Thunder-31: Jack Flanagan-10, Luke DeRizzo-8 Wolves-21: Mitchell Cummings-7, Isley Sterling-6 Spurs-36: Jack Rothstein-13, Marcus Vedder-7 Rockets-35: Caleb Cohen-12, Nicholas Martuscello-9 Bulls-39: Dion Williams-13, Kevin Amberger-12 Knicks-24: Timothy Barrett-12, Jeremiah Rowe-4

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Skating To The Playoffs INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Saratoga 10-4-2, 7-1, 12 pts 1st in CDHSL

BH/BL 12-2, 5-1, 7 pts 4th in CDHSL

Saratoga forward Josh Dagle takes the puck up the ice during the Blue Streaks’ 5-0 victory over Queensbury on Wednesday.

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