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The Saratoga Lake Association
P.O. Box 2152
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
www.saratogalake.org
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February 14, 2015
www.saratogalake.cam.com
Editors: Julie Annotto, [email protected]
Sharon Urban, [email protected]
The view from Al and Veronica Aurelio’s house after last snow.
Winter Wallop
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
At City of Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen's arranging, I met with Teri Blasko, Saratoga Springs Public
Library History Librarian, Margaret E. McIntyre, Chairperson of the City's Brown Bag Lunch Series, Lorraine Skimbo
of the Saratoga Rowing Association, and Emmett McCarthy
of the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club. Lorraine, Emmett and
I will present an overview of the history of Saratoga Lake for
the September 15, 2015 Brown Bag Lunch lecture as part of
the City's Centennial Celebration.
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Well, at least
the weather
didn’t keep
my
Valentines
from coming!
Arrest Warrant issued for
Punysutawney Phil
New Hampshire police searching for
prognosticating groundhog
(article by Dylan Stableford, Yahoo News)
Police in snow-smacked southern New Hampshire
have issued an arrest warrant for Punxsutawney Phil, the
famous groundhog forecaster who saw his shadow earlier
this month, leaving residents of the Granite State to
brace for six more weeks of winter.
Story on page 7
President, con’t
The SLA is also exploring other opportunities to collaborate with the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, Saratoga Rowing
Association, the Friends of the Kayderosseras and members
of the Saratoga County Water Quality Coordinating Committee. Board member Jennifer R. Kotch is SLA's liaison
with both the Saratoga County Water Quality Control
Committee and the Friends of the Kayderosseras. Jennifer
and the SLA Outreach Committee met with SLPID and
have agreed that SLPID and SLA will work together on
testing the lake water for a NYS CSLAP DEC project. SLPID Commissioner for the City of Saratoga
Springs Cristina Connelly is working with SLA to identify
other opportunities for collaboration such as planning
events for the new Waterfront Park.
Congratulations to Town of Stillwater Supervisor, Ed
Kinowski, and Pete Bardunia, President of the Chamber of
Southern Saratoga for being the lead sponsor and promoter
of the Saratoga Lake Winterfest. Thanks also to the other
sponsors. There were many varied events including Motor
Cycle Racing, Ice Fishing and Family Day, all with great
turnouts. Don't forget about Pond Hockey scheduled for
March 13-15th near Brown's Beach.
Board Member Steve Bleznyk has been instrumental in
placing a camera on the South Shore of Saratoga
Lake. You can access the view 24/7 that refreshes every 15
seconds at the following
link: www.saratogalakecam.com. SLA's facebook page has
324 Likes. If you have not already done so, please "Like"
our page and ask your friends to do so.
Board Member Michelle Merola has worked with me to
review our new By-Laws to ensure that we are diligent in
our compliance. Michelle is also working with me on a
review of our insurance needs as well as planning for the
North American Lake Management Society Annual Meeting this November in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Belated thanks to former Board member Emily DiSiena
and the Furniture House as well Cathy McKenna and Lake
Ridge Restaurant for donating the door prizes at our
Holiday Party.
Cathy McKenna and Carol Dooley have volunteered to
be co-coordinators for the SLA Events Committee. The
other Events Committee members include: Francine
Baker, Judith Banks, Dianne Federonko, Laura Guillerault,
Lisa Morahan, June Morier, and Tonya Trombley. If you
are interested in joining this committee, please contact
either Cathy at [email protected] or Carol at
[email protected].
The Mountain Man Outdoor Supply Company will be
sponsoring the SLA's Paddle Safety course at Fish Creek
Marina on May 2nd and 3rd. Special thanks to SLA
Board Member Beau Stallard for making the arrangements.
continued
Please contact Beau at [email protected] if you
have interest in taking the paddle safety course as space
may be limited.
A tentative course description follows:
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Adult Kayak Clinic (18 and older)
Class Description for Both Days
(Sat and Sun) – Advanced Paddling Technique Clinic.
Tips and techniques for the advanced paddler to refine
your skill and bring back the mid-season form.
Advanced Paddling Technique Clinic – Looking to
get back to mid season form? This session is designed to
help competent kayak paddlers jump start their season
through learning and practicing some great training drills
and techniques. We will focus on the integration of Body
-Boat and Blade for more effective boat control, effortless
maneuvers and efficient travel.
(Sat and Sun) – Novice Paddler Clinic. Foundational
skills for the beginner to help you start out right.
Novice Paddler Clinic – Just starting out? Are you a
“never ever” or have just a few outings under your keel?
Starting right is essential to long term enjoyment. This
session is designed to give the new kayaker exposure to
some basic skills and concepts that will help build a
strong foundation. We use simple language, examples
and experiential techniques to get you on the water and
on the right path.
Participant maximum for these sessions is 10 per
class.
The law firm of Martin Harding and Mazzotti will be
sponsoring our Boat Safety Courses. Special thanks to
SLA Board Member Walter Supley for making the arrangements. SLA Vice President Tom McDowell is coordinating the course(s). Please contact Tom at [email protected] if you have interest in taking a boat
safety course.
STEVE’S TECH CORNER
Windows 10 is the newest operating system from
Windows that will be released at the end of this year.
Board Member and SLA's IT guy Steve Bleznyk has been
testing it for Microsoft and has provided us with all the
details on his blog, including screenshots of the new desktop, features and layout. You won't believe how cheap the
new system will cost, and the article is a must read if you
use Windows 7 or Windows 8. Be sure to check out the
post on eliminating junk e-mail just below it.
https://capitalregiontech.wordpress.com/
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Officials in Saratoga Springs
have unveiled a lineup of events
commemorating the centennial
anniversary of its incorporation
as a city.
Saratoga was still officially a
village entering the 20th century, but the popularity of its summer thoroughbred racing season
and the local mineral springs
had spurred growth that led
business owners and other civic
leaders to push for combining
the village and outlying rural areas into an incorporated
city.
A new charter for the city's form of government was
drawn up in early 1915 and approved by voters. In April of
that year, Saratoga Springs officially became a city.
A series of events celebrating the centennial are planned,
including an exhibit at the Saratoga Springs History Museum featuring 200 years of maps from the city's past and
rededication of the city's iconic Spirit of Life statue in Congress Park. (Post Star)
2015 SLA Events
(these events are scheduled but the dates are subject to change)

May — Breakfast at Mangino’s 9:30 am

May 3 — Paddle Fest Paddle Safety Course at Fish Creek
Marina

May 2015 — Spring Road Clean-Up

May 2015? — Saratoga Springs Waterfront Park
Dedication

May 30, 2015 — Official dedication ceremonies for
Brown’s Beach

June 2015 — Boat Safety Class

June 16 — Cocktail Party

July 15 — Annual Meeting at Panza's

July 2015 — Boat Safety Course

August 8, 2015 — Breakfast at Track
Visit the website often for current and upcoming events:

http://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/centennial/
events/
September 10th — History of Saratoga Lake at Saratoga
Springs Public Library

September 13 — Goodbye Summer Party (Location
TBD: Malta Park, Brown’s Beach or Waterfront
Park?)

December 10 — Holiday Party at Panza’s
Irish Festival
Many of us feed the birds at the lake, and even the ducks join in.
Traditional Ceili (Irish Festival with music, dancing, and
fun) to be held at the United
Church Fellowship Hall in
Stillwater, NY on Sunday,
March 1st at 3pm to benefit
the Friends of the Stillwater
Free Library! $5 per person,
$15 family max. For more
information contact the
Stillwater Library at
664-6255.
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Saratoga Rowing Organization News
2015 is looking to be a very busy and exciting year for SRA. Building on the successes of 2014, we are poised to
have a strong spring season on the water. Next week will be our first strokes of the new year as the Middle Schoolers
head to Orlando for some fun times at Universal Studio and a lot of rowing. This year the Varsity and Freshmen Boys
will be making the trip as well. 53 SRA kids heading to Orlando (and a few lucky chaperones). Meanwhile, while the
kids are hard at work on the water, SRA as an organization is hard at work preparing for the future. Given the tremendous success of the regattas over the past several years, and the growth of the organization, we enacted a plan to
meet the growing demands of the organization. Much of this plan has been underway for over a year and we are now
entering the final phase - renovating the old Lakeside Market building as the new Regatta and Training Center. Thanks to the generosity of several key partners including Stewarts and the Dake Family, Adirondack
Trust Company, Frost-Huff Architecture, The LA Group, and Bonacio Construction, we are making great progress
toward that goal. Of course funding is the final hurdle, and, to that point, we are going public with our "Pulling Together" capital campaign. We are excited to announce that we are already over 65% raised toward the total goal of
$1.25M and we hope the public kick-off event will keep the momentum going as we push for the finish line. The
"Pulling Together" event is open to the public and will be held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga on Feb 26th from
7-9 pm. To register for the event and learn more about the campaign visit www.saratogarowing.com/campaign.
As if that is not enough, we, of course have the daily running of SRA in full swing. Though the water is still frozen,
somehow we are squeezing our training indoors. We have four 90 minute training blocks each day in our current building, and one over at the Boces School. Interestingly, this winter has been one of growth for our Adult program. We
have a lot of new adult rowers joining and would love to see some more of our SLA members give the indoor training a
try. The next 6 week session begins Feb 23. Find out more at www.saratogarowing.com or give the office a call at
587-6697.
Once we finally get on the water (hopefully earlier than last year!) we have a busy but compact racing schedule this
spring. And are happy to announce the arrival of the NY State Collegiate Championships. We have been hosting the
NY State High School Championships for many years, and this year were awarded the Collegiate Championships as
well.
Regatta Schedule
April 24, 25, 26 Saratoga Invitational
May 2, 3
NY Collegiate Championships & NY Section II Championships
May 9, 10
NY High School Championships
Submitted by Eric Catalano
Executive Director
Saratoga Rowing Association
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Sailing is for Everyone!
With our boats covered
in snow we are relegated to
reading boating catalogs and
planning for the summer.
The Sailing School, however,
is very busy gearing up for
another great summer of
sailing instruction.
If you are planning on
taking lessons, or know a
child that wants to attend
sailing camp, don’t delay.
Classes are filling up fast!
When I mention I am a
member at the sailing club, I
encounter many misconceptions about sailing. Let me
address a few comments that
Resident John Van Horn plowed this Valentine just in
time for the weekend, and the decorated tree makes it
special. Very nice, John, and very lucky, Sherry!
I hear the most:
Sailing is for rich people. Not so! It is important to us to make
sailing as accessible as possible to anyone who wants to sail.
Our dues are very reasonable. You don’t have to be a member
to take sailing lessons. Check out the prices for our lessons and
kids’ camps. You will be amazed at what a value they are.
Sailing is too hard. I tried it once and we didn’t get anywhere and had
to paddle in. Anything is difficult if you don’t know how. I
promise, after one lesson you will be able to make a boat go.
(Well, provided there is wind.) There is nothing as thrilling as
the first time you are at the tiller and feel the wind fill the sails
and the boat come alive. You will be hooked!
I am too old or out of shape. We have sailors from 8-80! Personally, while I had crewed on boats for a couple of years, I obtained my first boat at forty. I took lessons at our sailing school
and with the support of the great sailors at the club enjoyed the
process of learning a new skill, getting out on the water and
meeting new friends. Sailing can be as relaxing or as intensive
as you want it to be. I can attest that athletic prowess is not a
pre-requisite.
So if I have piqued your curiosity, go ahead; sign up for
some lessons! You won’t regret it. SaratogaSailingSchool.org to
register.
Not ready to go all in? Come by and talk to us at the ADK
Summer Sports Expo at the City Center March 7-8. You can
also try a Taste of Sailing the last weekend in May. Check our
website at SailSaratoga.org for more information.
See you on the water. (submitted by Samantha Butler)
Can you pick out the differences?
Thanks, Doc Salvatore, for your sense of humor!
Last Chance Walleye
All Outdoors
by Tim Blodgett
We’ve had a real “Old Time” winter testing our north
country resolve this year and according to Pauxatawny Phil,
we can expect an additional six weeks of winter fun. I like
winter as much as any sane person (I’ll leave the definition
of sanity up to you), but I’ve shoveled more than enough
snow to satisfy my sense of adventure.
The two things that keep me from throwing my hand up
in defeat are the promise of spring, eventually, and the late
season walleye bite. Every year about this time, Saratoga
Lake’s walleye start following their instincts and move toward their spawning grounds. Schools of walleye start gathering in the northern end of the lake and prowl the weed
lines in search of pre-spawn snacks. They feed aggressively to
complete the maturation of the eggs they carry and to build
up their energy reserves in preparation for the spawning
run. The walleye enter the Kaydeross
Creek at ice out, and deposit their eggs
in rocky areas and gravel beds as far
upstream as Ballston Spa. Time is of
the essence because walleye season closes at midnight, March 15th and won’t
reopen until the first Saturday in May.
The reason for the season closure is to protect them from
overfishing during their most vulnerable time because they
will bite on anything you put in front of them. Until then,
take advantage of a great fishing opportunity.
The biggest obstacle to fishing for walleye in the next
weeks is the excess snow that covers the ice. Let’s hope for
some warmer weather to knock the snow down a little because slogging through knee deep snow is hard work. The
reward can make the effort worthwhile though. I like to
head out onto the ice late in the afternoon because I find
the best bite starts about an hour before sundown and continues through the twilight hours. Get on the ice by 4pm so
you have time to drill your holes and set tip-ups. I like to set
up in 10 to 15 feet of water on the outside edge of weed
lines close to deep water. Walleye spend most of their time
in deeper water but move up to the weeds to feed.
Make the extra effort to drill a pair of holes a couple feet
apart if you’re setting tip-ups or fishing with a partner. The
reason this makes sense is that walleye tend to travel in
schools and if you get a flag or a bite on a jig, you or your
fishing partner can quickly get another jig down to the
school. Most of the people I know who are serious walleye
fishermen like to bait their tip-ups with small suckers or
medium shiners. Instead of steel , use an 8lb monofilament
or fluorocarbon leader with a size 10 treble hook on the
end. Vary the depth you set your bait starting about a foot
from the bottom up to several feet up.
Winter Fun
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Despite the weather this winter, many people are enjoying all the fun to be had in the area. Bob Eastman
shared some photographs of the Saratoga Fat Bike Rally
at Saratoga State Park on February 7th, and the Saratoga
Frozen Springs Classic Pond Hockey Tourney on
February 6-8. It just proves what hardy folk we are in the
north country!
Punxsutawney Phil, continued from page 1
"We have received several complaints from the public that this
little varmint is held up in a hole,
warm and toasty," the Merrimack
Police Department wrote on its
Facebook page. "He told several
people that Winter would last 6
more weeks, however he failed to
disclose that it would consist of mountains of snow!"
Like most of the rest of New England, the town, located
about 50 miles northwest of Boston, has been pummeled
with snow and frigid temperatures over the last several
weeks. Earlier this week, 13.5 inches of snow fell in Merrimack; another snowstorm is forecast for Thursday, with a
blast of arctic air bringing strong winds and bitterly cold
temperatures Friday through Sunday.
"Highs for most of the state may not climb out of the
single digits this weekend," WMUR-TV said, "and wind-chill
temperatures may stay below zero on Sunday and Monday."
Merrimack Police Chief Mark Doyle told the Associated
Press that Phil, a Pennsylvania native, may be in Canada
with Sasquatch. Others say they spotted the suspect in New
Orleans.
"If you see him, do not approach him as he is armed and
dangerous," the department's Facebook post added. "Call
Merrimack Police, we will certainly take him into custody!"
It's not the first time Phil has run afoul of the law. In 2013,
an Ohio prosecutor tired of a prolonged winter indicted the
furry prognosticator for predicting an early spring.
“Punxsutawney Phil did purposely, and with prior calculation and design, cause the people to believe that Spring
would come early,” Butler County Prosecutor Michael T.
Gmoser wrote in his faux indictment.
But not everyone believes Phil is at fault this time
around.
"Quite simply, Mr. Phil was asked to predict how much
longer winter would last," Peggy Graves wrote on Facebook.
"He correctly did so, thus fulfilling his legal obligations. He
was not asked to predict details pertaining to the weather;
therefore, he was under no legal obligation to provide any.
In fact, based on my knowledge of his educational and professional background, detailed weather prediction is outside
Mr. Phil's area of expertise, and it would have been highly
irresponsible of him to attempt to predict the weather in
such detail.
"Additionally, how Mr. Phil — or any other citizen — prepares his home for seasonal weather is his responsibility, no
one else's," Graves continued. "It's hardly Mr. Phil's fault if
others failed to prepare their homes adequately for winter.
Mr. Phil is being railroaded by an envious mob…."
Spa resident cited for exhibit
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Ingmire led efforts to fund Civil War display at museum
By Terry Brown, Times Union, January 8, 2015
Lance Ingmire of Saratoga Springs received recognition
for leading efforts to help finance a Civil War exhibit at the
New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs.
The former president of the Friends of the New York State
Military Museum received an Adjutant General’s Award for
his five-year work leading the group and for his service to
the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs, which is
responsible for the museum.
Ingmire received the award during a ceremony at
DMNA Headquarters in Latham.
During Ingmire’s tenure, the Friends group raised more
than $100,000. The money enabled the museum to build a
permanent Civil War exhibit, preserve battle flags and a
historic mural depicting the Battles of Saratoga. Ingmire is
credited with establishing relationships with business leaders and service organizations.
……...Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general,
praised him for his dedication to make the museum an outstanding attraction that tells the story of New Yorkers’ service to the nation.
The Adjutant General’s Award is presented to DMNA
employees and other citizens who make significant contributions to the state’s military forces.
The military museum has a collection of military artifacts that dates to the Revolutionary War. The museum
collects artifacts, documents, photographs, pictures and
books.
Museum events include:
• 2 p.m. Feb. 21: Ray Misciewicz, a nuclear engineer and
expert on nuclear submarines, discusses the four Navy submarines named Seawolf that span from 1911 through today, chronicling their technological developments and the
stories of their submariners.
• 7 p.m. March 7: Brian Castner talks about “The Long
Walk,” his experiences with an explosive ordnance disposal
unit in the Iraq war and his subsequent post-traumatic
stress disorder. The book was adapted into an opera and
selections will be performed. The program is co-sponsored
with Opera Saratoga.
• 2 p.m. March 14: Gary Stamm, a President Franklin D.
Roosevelt re-enactor, explores Roosevelt’s perspective on
how militarily unprepared the United States was when war
broke out in Europe.
• 2 p.m. March 21: National Park Ranger Jennifer RichardMorrow shares stories of the American Revolution. She will
talk about how women and their families served important
support roles, including mending and cleaning soldiers’
clothing and caring for sick and injured soldiers.
(Lance Ingmire is a long-time resident and member of SLA)
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Quiz Corner
Test your Car Knowledge
Questions
1. What was he first official White House Car?
2. The 1953 Corvette came in
3. What was the first car fitted with an alternator,
Rather than a direct current dynamo?
4. What car first referred to itself as a convertible?
1. What car was the first to have its radio antenna
Embedded in the windshield?
6. What type of car had the distinction of being
GM’s 100 millionth car built in the U.S.
7. What’s the only car to appear simultaneously on
The covers of Time and Newsweek?
8. What is the fastest internal-combustion American
Production car?
9. What U.S. production car had the largest 4 cylinder
Engine?
10. What car was reportedly designed on the back of
A Northwest Airlines airsickness bag and
Released on April Fool’s Day, 1970
Answers
1960 Plymouth Valiant
__red__white__black
___1909 White Steamer
___1907 Thomas
___Mustang
___1966 Olds Toronado
___1970 AMC Gremlin
___1960 Plymouth Valiant
___1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
___1904 Thomas Flyer
___1998 Dodge Viper GETS-R
Trivia… Ford, who made the first pick-up trucks, shipped them to dealers in crates that the new owners had to assemble using the crates as the beds of the trucks. The new owners had to go to the dealers to get them, thus they had to
“pick-up” the trucks. And you know the rest of the story. Answers on page 12.
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First Foals Arriving at McMahon’s Farm
If you are out for a drive, take a short detour to Fitch
Road and stop by McMahon’s Horse Farm to see the
new foals. Last year, about 130 thoroughbreds were
born between late January and June, so you can usually
be assured of enjoying these beautiful creatures.
Photos taken from Facebook
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Notable News
http://www.saratogian.com/20150203/saratoga-springshorse-show-expanding-to-three-weeks
Malta may change its zoning code to expand development opportunities and encourage higher building standards around the busy intersection of routes 9 and 67.
Read the full article at:
http://tablet.olivesoftware.com/Olive/Tablet/
AlbanyTimesUnion/SharedArticle.aspx?href=HATU%
2F2015%2F02%2F03&id=Ar02304
After three tries, Mother Nature finally held off long enough
for Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen to deliver her State of
the City Address Saturday.
The mayor highlighted her first year in office and what’s to
come for the city during its centennial year. Read full article at:
http://www.saratogian.com/20150207/mayor-touts-model
-city-in-her-state-of-the-city-address
February events planned at Spa State Park
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Saratoga
Springs, excerpts from The Saratogian in 1915 will be presented every day
this year, in print and online.
[1915] On February 10th a snowstorm
started at 10 p.m. and developed into a
blizzard overnight. It did not stop snowing
until February 11th at 6 p.m. All railroad
traffic was blocked. Two feet of snow fell in
Saratoga County and temperatures dropped
to below zero.
Congress Park on a cold winter night.
Photo by David Mangini.
Saratoga National Historical Park
Tuesday, February 17
Archeology Presentation: “The Border Wars”
7-8 p.m.
New York State Military Museum
Rich beautiful natural resources in the Fish Creek area of
the Hudson River supported centuries of Native American populations and proved enticing to later Dutch,
French and English traders and settlers...and sparked a
century of borderland war. Matt Kirk, from Hartgen
Archeological Associates, Inc., will present findings on
their investigation of colonial-era battlefields in the Fish
Creek area. Sponsored by the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
Update on Water Issues & Protecting
Saratoga Lake
from Commissioner of Pubic Works,
Anthony “Skip” Scirocco
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss with you
important issues that impact your community and Saratoga Springs at large. Now more than ever, we need to
pay close attention to preserving and protecting what
makes Saratoga Springs a special place to live, work,
visit, and play.
I wanted to share with you that I’m staunchly committed to preserving Saratoga Lake as a wonderful recreational resource for members of our community.
Under my administration we’ve instead focused on
the creation of an alternate water source that leaves the
lake in tact. Developing wells on city owned property at
Bog Meadow will serve as an additional water supply
and supplement our current source capacity. This project met the demands of the NYS Department of Health
and fulfills out source capacity requirements.
You can be confident that as long as I’m in office, I
will champion the preservation of Saratoga Lake and it’s
benefit as a beautiful recreational and natural resource.
For All of Our Anglers out there …….
Give the website
www.fishny.com a try. It’s a great
site offering regional reports, a live
webcam, a hot topics forum to
discuss fishing and much, much
more. This may be one to add to
your “favorites.”
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Town of Saratoga News
by Thomas N. Wood
February 12, 2015
Warm Greetings !
The month of February is short in days but packed
with town activities. The meeting of the Town Board was
held Monday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. Some of the items
that were covered at this meeting include: zoning officer's
report, town clerk's report, supervisor's report, and committee reports. Zoning Officer Gil Albert presented thye board
with possible changes to the town zoning ordinance. Members will study the recommendations and continue their
review at next month's meeting.
The Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th for the Presidents' Day Holiday.
4 pm. The Town Office will be closed Monday, February 16th. Taxes may be mailed to Jim at anytime.
If you have any questions for Jim, please call him at 6953644 X 318.
Town of Saratoga Emergency Shelter Information
In the event of an emergency the primary shelter for the
Town of Saratoga will be at the Town Hall Building located at 12 Spring Street Schuylerville. The building is at the
intersection of State Routes 4, 29, and 32. Enter the building through the doors adjacent the rear of the parking lot,
and follow the signs to the shelter. Secondary shelters will
be used if the need arises. They will be located at the David
Nevins Fire Station Pine Street, Victory Mills, the Quaker
Springs Fire Station Blodgett Road , Quaker Springs and
the Schuylerville Central School Spring Street, Schuylerville. The severity and duration of the event will determine
when the shelters are opened, and for how long they reNEWS FROM THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
main in operation.
The telephone numbers are — David Nevins 695-6623
The Assessor’s Office continues to update our file for
Quaker Springs 584-3349; Town Hall 695-3644 X 325 or
the 2015 Assessment Roll.. In looking at our town’s inforX 316, Schuylerville School 695-4127
mation, we find that it is necessary to do a town wide upWhere to call for information — Town Hall 695-3644
date of the Town’s Assessments since sales have been increasing in the Town and to maintain equity and our 100% X325 If a fire or medical emergency dial 911
What to bring with you
level of assessment.. If you have a concern about your
Bring your own pillow, books to read, and perhaps your
property, now is the time to come in and discuss it with the
child’s favorite stuffed animal. Bring any important papers
Assessor. If you have questions or concerns, please do not
you might need - identification, passport, prescriptions,
hesitate to contact our office at 695-3644, ext. 312. Our
nd
insurance policies etc. and any medications you may need.
office is located at 12 Spring Street on the 2 floor. The
A change of clothes and any personal care items that you
Assessor’s Office is open Monday through Thursday in
may require are always a good idea.
February from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Many exemptions
What to expect
require renewal applications. Please take time now to fill
Shelters can best be described as organized chaos, so be
these out and turn them in to the Assessor’s office.
prepared
to have little privacy and a very small area in
Exemption renewal forms are due to the Assessor by
which
to
function.
The meals will be basic but wholesome.
March 1, 2015. If you will be turning 65 in 2015, please
If
you
have
any
dietary
restrictions please bring these items
check with the Assessor as you may qualify for Senior Exwith you. Special need items may be in short supply. All
emptions for the next assessment Roll – applications must
st
will be required to sign in and out of the shelter, and a
be filed by March 1 , 2015 even if you turn 65 on DecemCURFEW will be strictly enforced.
ber 31, 2015!! If you are new to the Town, please submit
all applications for exemptions before March 1, 2015. Oth- All of the residents will be requested to help with the operation of the shelter, and will be expected to treat other resier exemptions available within the town include Veterans
dents with respect and kindness.
exemptions and Agricultural exemptions. The Town apHow to help
proved the Cold War Veteran’s Exemption; so if you have
It would greatly help us to help you if we know in adnot qualified for a Veteran’s Exemption because of dates,
vance
if you have any medical conditions or mobility issues
check with our office to see if you qualify for this exempthat
may
require special attention. RU OK forms are availtion. Certain criteria must be met to qualify for these exable at the Town Hall Emergency Preparedness Office (2nd
emptions. Please contact our office to determine if you
floor) to fill out for your special needs, or you can call 695might be eligible.
3644 X325 and have one mailed to your home.
Questions???
February Tax Collection Schedule
During the month of February, Town Tax Collector James If you have any questions regarding this segment of the disaster plan or would like to join us in our efforts, please feel
Gorham will be in the Town Hall on Monday's only from
free call 695-3644 X 325,
8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to
Town of Saratoga Emergency Preparedness Office
Sherry Doubleday, Emergency Manager
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SLPID Commissioner Joe Finn has shared the 2014 Adirondack
Watershed Institute report from Paul Smith’s College. (see page
128 for Saratoga Lake.) Part of SLPID’s long term plan was to
establish a lake steward program, and as such has partnered with
Paul Smith’s. The program has achieved great success over the
past three y ears and the number of boats inspected has increased
every year. Past reports can be seen at SLPID.org.
ADIRONDACK WATERSHED INSTITUTE
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
The Year in Review
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) continue to be a great concern all across the Adirondack region, demanding increasing attention and resources from communities and agencies
far and wide. The Adirondack Watershed Institute
Stewardship Program (AWISP) is part of coordinated efforts
at the local, regional and statewide levels to detect and arrest the spread of AIS. The Adirondack Watershed Institute
(AWI) works year-round with partner organizations,
communities and government agencies to understand and
manage a range of environmental quality issues through
research and education. 2014 marked the fifteenth field
season for the AWISP.
2014 highlights:
 Clean, Drain, Dry! AWISP stewards provided coverage
at 31 launches on 26 lakes and ponds this season sharing the message of “Clean, Drain, and Dry!”
 New Education Program! The AWISP launched an offsite environmental education program called the Water
Shield Workshop. The program integrates land-based
exercises with on-water activities for participants of all
ages. Water Shield Workshops were held at Lake Pleasant, Schroon Lake, and Lower Saranac Lake in 2014.
 Finding Bythotrephes! Survey efforts by AWISP staff
confirmed the presence of spiny waterflea (Bythotrephes
longimanus) in Lake Pleasant and Piseco Lake for the
first time.
 See it! Touch it! Learn it! AWISP purchased an Enviroscape watershed model for education and outreach
activities.
Round-up of accomplishments, by the numbers:
 AWISP stewards confirmed and removed 834 AIS from
inspected watercraft across the Adirondack region.
 Stewards educated 63,471 visitors and inspected 25,033
watercraft.
 The AWISP employed 28 full-time stewards, 4 part-time
stewards and 2 regional supervisors.
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The AWISP was funded by 7 lake associations,
1 state authority, 1 tax district, 1 federal agency,
1 private foundation, and 1 college.
 While 94 waterbodies in the Adirondack Park
are confirmed AIS sites, there are still 235 waterbodies which remain free of invasive species
and need protection!
This is just a sample of the work conducted by the
AWISP. What else have we done in 2014, and what
is to come? Click on the document for entire
report.
http://www.saratogalake.org/nativepdf.pdf
Nadine and Neal Kramer escaped the “winter
wallop” just in time. They are pictured above
enjoying a day at Gulf Stream Park Race Course.
Photo by Julie Annotto.
WINTER REMINDER FROM TOWN OF MALTA
PLEASE REMOVE ALL OBJECTS THAT ARE
IN THE Town’s Right-of-Way for snow removal.
These objects include: sprinkler systems,
basketball hoops, rocks and landscaping. The
right-of-way is about 30 feet from the center of
the road. The Town will NOT be responsible
for replacing or repairing any objects left within that area.
Happy Birthday, Takoda!
Are there teens in your home?
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Takoda Porrazzo celebrated her 8th birthday at the
Comfort Inn with her special friends. Takoda, however,
This digested clip was printed in a church bulletin and if you have asked that instead of gifting her, her guests bring someteens who know more than you do, this might come in handy for a thing to donate to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
poster in their rooms!
She and her mother were able to drop off a nice assortment
of items for the shelter. What a great idea from a lovely
 You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high
young lady. Takoda is the daughter of Tonya Trombley
school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone and Danny Porrazzo.
until you earn both;
 Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your
grandparents and parents did similar things to get started. Even flipping burgers is an opportunity.
 Before you were born, your parents were not as boring
as they seem to be now. They got that way from paying
bills, putting money aside for you, and for being loving
and patient through all the bumps of your life.
 Before you set out to join the Peace Corps or save the
rainforests, clean the closets in your own room.
 If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read
this in English, thank a soldier.
 If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a
boss.
 Be nice to those who don’t fit in. One day you may end
up working for them.
Answers to Car Quiz
 If you make a mistake, we did too. Don’t whine. That
wastes energy and will obscure the hidden lesson. And
1. 1909 White Steamer
don’t blame your parents if you fail. Believe it or not,
2. White
we don’t control everything.
And remember, we love you. Always will!
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From another point of view — if your teen
wants to know about your growing years…………
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1960 Plymouth Valiant
1904 Thomas Flyer
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
1966 Olds Toronado
Mustang
1998 Dodge Viper
1907 Thomas
AMC Gremlin
As a child I saw Tarzan naked
Cinderella arrived home after midnight
Pinocchio told lies
Aladdin was a thief
Batman drove over 200 miles an hour
Snow White lived in a house with 7 men
Popeye smoked a pipe and had tattoos
Pac Man ran around to digital music while eating pills that
enhanced his performance
Shaggy and Scooby were mystery solving hippies that always had the munchies.
And after all that, we still turned out “perfect.”
Recently we received email with household hints. This
one was so unique we thought it worth sharing. Flip a
toaster on its side to make grilled cheese!!! Caution—do
not leave the toaster unattended.
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Stillwater Community
Center Events
Sunday, February 22nd from 1:00 – 4:00pm is the Village of Stillwater’s Winterfest 2015. Look for the different outdoor activities throughout the Village. Consider
the SACC the “warming hut” for the day. We are still
planning fun activities for community members and will
make them public shortly. Please check out the Village of
Stillwater's website at www.villageofstillwaterny.org for
more information.
We would like to mention once again our upcoming
fundraiser scheduled for Friday, March 20th….our 1st Annual Wine Pull. This is going to be such a great event. Please
note only people 21 and older are allowed in the building
during this event due to the liquor license we are issued. Every person that purchases a ticket goes home a winner. Look for more upcoming information and let your
curiosity run wild! This is going to be FUN!!!
Any community member wishing to donate a bottle or two
of wine is more than welcome! Each bottle will be labeled
with the donor's name and variety of wine.
WomenHeart Celebrates
American Heart Month
National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
celebrates American Heart Month today by announcing
a month long slate of activities designed to help women
take charge of their heart health and combat heart disease – the leading cause of death in women.
According to recent statistics, heart disease is responsible for approximately 400, 000 deaths every year in
women, 8 million women are currently living with heart
disease, and 2.7 million women have a history of heart
attack. In addition, an overwhelming 35 million women
are at risk for heart disease¹. During American Heart
Month, WomenHeart aims to expand its education and
outreach efforts to more women living with and at risk
for heart disease, particularly in high-risk populations,
including Hispanic-American and African-American
women.
As the first and still only national organization solely
devoted to women's heart health and supporting women
living with heart disease, WomenHeart takes the lead
this February by providing education, events, and support that women can be involved in to learn about heart
health and help them make healthy lifestyle decisions.
Friends of the Kayaderosseras
Winter has finally arrived, and brought us cold and
snow in quantities! All the brook trout are hunkered
down under the ice, as cold as the water, and the creek
is covered with waves of snow and ice, instead of water.
FoK is hard at work planning next Summer's activities, as well as our Annual Meeting coming up March
2nd. As always, we will be asking our members for ideas
and feedback on how we are doing and where we should
go from here. If you envision a new program or direction for FoK, please come to the meeting and speak up!
As always, we appreciate your membership and hope
you join us in our activities to protect and promote
awareness of the Kayaderosseras Creek, "The Jewel of
Saratoga County".
John Battenfield
President
“Gene and I went over to the nature trails at Global Foundries
today and snowshoed in two feet of fresh powder. How nice that
someone also decorated a few trees along the trails to add to the
beauty of a perfect winter day ! Dianne Fedoronko took this photo
of husband Gene.
Save the dates:
 Spring Clean-up
 Creek Tenders Paddle
Saturday, May 2
April, TBA
For details on all events: www.kayadeross.org.
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
CO alarms are available for purchase. They are
similar to smoke alarms and are designed to provide warning as CO levels in the air approach dangerous levels. A
dangerous level is considered to be anything above 100
parts per million (PPM) and immediate action must be
taken to get occupants to fresh air. A CO alarm will provide early warning of the presence of CO, usually before a
healthy adult would experience symptoms.
Select a CO alarm which is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and is battery-powered or has a battery back-up. It’s nice to have a detector that actually reads
out the CO level in a display, but is not necessary. There
are detectors on the market that have 10 year lithium ion
battery power and a digital read out. After the 10 years the
entire unit is replaced. CO alarms should be placed according to manufacturer installation instructions. It’s very
important to read the instructions, the sensors have a limited life. Test the CO alarm frequently, at least twice a
year when clocks are adjusted for daylight saving time, and
replace dead batteries when necessary. The CO alarm's
owner's manual will describe the difference in the warning
sounds and how to test the device. Unlike smoke alarms,
CO alarms expire after several years and there is a date
stamp on the back of the detector. Replace the alarm as
indicated by the manufacturer.
New York State requires CO alarms in residences
including single- and multiple-family homes, and in multiple dwellings such as hotels/motels, boarding houses,
apartment buildings, fraternity and sorority buildings, and
school dormitories. New laws also require alarms in commercial buildings and restaurants. The requirements apply
only to structures that have an attached garage or have
appliances, devices or systems that may emit CO.
A CO alarm is not a substitute for regular maintenance of
fuel-burning appliances or equipment. For assistance with
CO alarm placement, please carefully read the manufacturer’s directions, don’t throw them away with the box.
CO alarms can only sense CO that reaches the
unit’s sensor. It’s possible that CO may be present in other areas without reaching the alarm. The rate and ability
that which CO reaches the alarm may be affected by:
• Doors or other obstructions.
• Fresh air from a vent, an open window or other source.
• CO being present on one level of the home and not
reach a CO alarm installed on a different level. (For example, CO in the basement may not reach an alarm on the
second level, near the bedrooms).
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For these reasons, we recommend you provide complete coverage by placing a CO alarm on every level of the
home. Please carefully read all information supplied by the
manufacturer on properly installing this CO alarm. Realize that the alarm sound is different for actual detection of
CO and when the battery is low or the detector’s sensor is
outdated.
The fire department is constantly running calls for
activated CO detectors, while a small percentage of the
calls have resulted in an actual presence of CO, more than
80% of the calls were the result of detectors that are out of
date. What we don’t want to do is educate the public on
CO detectors, one call at a time.
Tom Rinaldi, Commissioner
Arvin Hart Fire/Stillwater Fire Distric
ATTENTION
With all of the snow we’re getting this season, please find your
closest hydrant and uncover it.
Also, be aware that with drifted
snow build-up, high efficiency
heating systems will shut down
if blocked by snow.
What does the color of your car say
about you?
If the color of your car is:
Black:
You're a mysterious leader!
Black is a power color.
White:
You exude honesty! White is associated
with honesty and purity.
Silver:
You're a far-sighted trailblazer! Shiny
silver is the color of technology and
innovation
Green:
You're a pillar of your community!
Green, the color of nature is connected to
rebirth.
Gray:
You're refined! Gray is a sophisticated
hue. Poised and refined.
Red:
You're a passionate go-getter! Red brings
thoughts of excitement and momentum.
Source: Woman’s World