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by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Previously for sale at $8.6 million,

one of the most luxurious homes in Saratoga Springs is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. On December 19, bidders from all over the world will vie for 36 Stony Brook Drive, a 25,000

square foot mansion on eight private acres in one of the area’s most picturesque neighborhoods, Meadowbrook Estates.

This gated mansion is certainly unique. Perfect for an

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active, energetic individual or family, it features a full size indoor basketball court, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a 20-seat

Modern Minutemen?

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — Including the tragedy in San Bernardino, California, there have been 39 mass shootings in the United States so far this year; shootings that resulted in four or more fatalities.

It is in that context that some in law enforcement have made statements calling for citizens

who are licensed for concealed weapons to carry them regularly.

The controversial call was most prominently made by Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who declared the day after the December 2 mass shooting in San Bernardino that he could no longer guarantee the safety of the people of Arizona, and he urged civilians with concealed carry licenses to carry guns and be ready to step up.

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The sheriffs of Laclede, St. Clair and Vernon counties in Missouri recently announced they are lowering the cost of concealed carry applications, and here in New York, Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum wrote on the Ulster County Sheriff 's Office Facebook page on December 3, "In light of recent events that have occurred in the United States See Story pg. 8

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Man on the Street What is the best present you have ever received for the holidays?

Christina Smith, from New Paltz “Him” James Breitung, from New Paltz “Her”

Katie Cummings, from Saratoga Springs

Steve Miller, from Saratoga Springs

“The best gift is my whole family getting together for the holidays.”

“I had only been working at this one job for a few months, but they gave me the same Christmas bonus as everyone else who had been there. That was great.”

Lindsay Madigan, from Saratoga Springs “One year my sister and I got four-wheelers.”

Patrick Masterson, from Clifton Park “A guitar. My first guitar was a Christmas present from my parents, an Aria Acoustic.”

Paige Hellwig (left), from Saratoga Springs “A Razor Scooter.”

Synclaire Rowen (right), from Saratoga Springs “When I was eight years old, I got Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers concert tickets for Hanukkah.”

Christopher Kindomba (left) and Sébastien Nicolas (right), from Paris, France “Sonic the Hedgehog video game.”

Julie Grondin (middle) from Paris, France “The Barbie convertible.”

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Of Faro and Chamber Pots: Centennial Book Sales Fund Rare Acquisitions SARATOGA SPRINGS – Sales of the new, 420-page book about the city’s past, “Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History,” have created a fund for the purchase of important historical artifacts for the Saratoga Springs History Museum and the Saratoga Springs Public Library, the book committee has announced. The first acquisitions were made last week.

On December 7, the History Museum was presented with an 1876 rowing trophy, a rare gambling device, a hotel sign, and an early hotel chamber pot, along with framed prints, manuscripts, a unique photograph, and a copy of the 1787 magazine that published the first printed description of the High Rock Spring. Every item is entirely new to the museum collection, the chief repository of the city’s

material culture. At the same time, the Saratoga Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library received three Sanborn Map Company atlases that provide minute detail about the built environment at various dates.

The solid silver trophy is an artifact of Saratoga’s sporting history, presented to James H. Riley (1846–1927) as America’s champion single-scull oarsman in 1876. Riley, who later operated the Lakeside Hotel on Lake Lonely, was an icon of the era when Saratoga was the center of rowing regattas, as it is again today.

The gambling piece is a faro board used at Riley’s Lake House, as James Riley’s hotel was renamed in 1923 when it became one of Saratoga’s famous illegal — but tolerated — gambling casinos.

The chamber pot is marked

John Connors of the Saratoga Springs History Museum receives gifts to the museum from Lance W. Ingmire of the book committee: James H. Riley’s trophy as American Champion Single Scull Oarsman, 1876; a faro board from Riley’s Lake House, Lake Lonely, 1923–48; and a porcelain chamber pot from Union Hall, predecessor of the Grand Union Hotel, pre-Civil War period. Photo provided.

“Union Hall,” an early name of the inn built in 1802 on the present site of Confress Park Center at 325 Broadway in Saratoga. It became the Grand Union Hotel after a major expansion in 1868–69, and was demolished in 1952–53.

All came from the collection of Minnie Clark Bolster, the pre-eminent collector of Saratoga Springs

who served as the first woman president of the Historical Society.

The book, published in June, was generously funded by the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, the Saratoga Foundation, the city council, and many businesses and individuals, thus allowing revenue from sales to be returned to the benefit of the community in the

form of artifacts, manuscripts, and works of art. In addition to the two institutions named, the New York State Military Museum will be able to request support for acquisitions.

“Saratoga Springs: A Centennial History” is available at Northshire and Lyrical Ballad bookstores, as well as at museum shops and other businesses.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

2 GRAMMY Nominations for Nézet-Séguin SARATOGA SPRINGS – Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director of Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s resident orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, received his first GRAMMY Award® nominations. This comes just two months after NézetSéguin was recognized as Musical America’s 2016 Artist of the Year.

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Rachmaninoff Variations recording for Deutsche Grammophon, featuring Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

and pianist Daniil Trifonov, has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award.® On Monday, the Recording Academy® announced nominations for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards including a nomination for Daniil Trifonov as Best Classical Instrumental Solo for his work on the Rachmaninoff album, which has garnered critical praise since its release in August 2015, including the distinction as Gramophone magazine’s Recording of the Month for September. The

Woman Convicted of Sixth DWI

BALLSTON SPA — A Saratoga Springs woman was convicted of her sixth alcohol-related driving offense, and fourth felony driving while intoxicated charge, following a trial that ended last Thursday.

Michelle A. Moyer, 44, was found guilty after a trial that focused on a traffic stop that occurred on August 7, 2014 on Caroline Street. Saratoga Springs

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Moyer was sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail pending sentencing February 8, 2016. She faces up to 7 years in state prison, and Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said her office would ask for the maximum.

Chamber Orchestra of Europe’s recording of Mozart’s Die Entführung Aus Dem Serail has been nominated for Best Opera Recording, also featuring NézetSéguin on the podium. These are Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first two GRAMMY Award nominations.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead the Orchestra’s final week of programs at SPAC during the venue’s historic Golden Anniversary Season in 2016, from Wednesday, August 17 – Saturday, August 20.

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

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Haskin, Burroughs Honored SARATOGA SPRINGS — Esteemed turf writers Steve Haskin and the late Raleigh Burroughs have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor.

Haskin served as senior correspondent for The BloodHorse from 1998 through 2015.

He stepped down from that post earlier this year, but still works for the publication on a limited basis, continuing his popular “Hangin with Haskin” blog and the “Derby Dozen,” his ranking and analysis of the Kentucky Derby contenders.

Burroughs (1901-1998) was editor of Turf and Sport Digest

for 19 years and The Maryland Horse for eight years. He wrote lively racing columns featured in several magazines, as well as an autobiography, “Horses, Burroughs, and Other Animals.”

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

COURTS: Arthur A. Gannon, 47, of Corinth, was arraigned on November 19 and charged with five counts of felony predatory sexual assault against a child, felony use of a child in a sexual performance, three counts of felony sexual abuse in the first degree, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Kyle M. Moran, 26, of Stillwater, was arraigned on November 19 and charged with two counts of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

Brandon Fisher, 20, of Galway, was arraigned on November 19 and charged with felony assault in the first degree, two counts of felony assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Kwahpreme Mitchell, 24, of Troy, pled on November 23 to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for January 25, 2016.

Brad S. Blair, 38, of Glens Falls, was arraigned on November 23 and charged with two counts of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

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Serena L. Stagnitta, 43, of Gansevoort, was sentenced on November 24 to 1 1/3 – 4 years in prison and 3 years conditional discharge after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Christine M. Henderson, 39, of Schenectady, was arrested on November 15 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree and assault in the third degree (with intent to cause physical injury).

Christopher P. Haskell, 31, of Ballston Spa, pled on November 24 to the charge of felony attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Sentencing is scheduled for February 9, 2016.

Patrick T. McNulty, 24, of Queensbury, was arrested on November 16 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, passing a red trafic signal light, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Janelle M. Lisney, 35, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced on November 24 to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation after pleading to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated.

Tyler L. Mosher, 26, of Corinth, was sentenced on November 25 to time served after pleading to the felony charge of failure to report an address change within ten days.

Shayna L. Tabachneck, 36, of Mechanicville, pled on November 25 to the felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2016.

ARRESTS: Wallace D. Julius, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 15 and charged with felony criminal contempt in the first degree, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration in the second degree.

Lorenzo D. Gonzales, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 15 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree.

Michael E. Burke, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 18 and charged with felony burglary in the second degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree.

Baishon D. Sanders, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 19 charged with two counts of criminal mischief in the fourth degree, two counts of menacing in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Luke R. Shields, 23, of Saratoga Springs was arrested on November 19 and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.

Logan T. Squires, 21, of Schodack, was arrested on November 19 and charged with unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, criminal facilitation in the fourth degree, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Matthew S. Ragotskie, 24, of Ballston Spa, was arrested on November 19 and charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree, assault in the third degree (with intent to cause physical injury).

Pamela F. Kakely, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 19 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and possession of a controlled substance outside of its original container.

Joseph B. Ranallo, 35, of Wappinger Falls, was arrested on November 19 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and an equipment violation.

Brendan R. Finneran, 28, Coto De Caza, CA, was arrested on November 20 and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and failure to obey a traffic control device.

Kari L. Marble, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 20 and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana, driving with no or an expired inspection certificate, and an equipment violation.

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OBITUARIES

Kenneth Waite

Dorothy Almeda Sunderland

ALBANY — Kenneth Waite passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1949 to the late Lee and Norma Waite in Saratoga Springs.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Waite proudly served in the Navy as a Seebee. Following his service, he worked for many years for the Greenfield Center Highway Department. Kenneth dedicated 41 years to the Greenfield Fire District and Porter Corners Fire Company No. 2.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Nancy Waite; son, Eddie (Sharon) Waite; sister, Karen (Doug) Hurd; and grandchildren, Jordan and Zachary.

The family wishes to thank the VA Stratton Albany Medical Center and Community Living Center for their excellent care.

Calling hours took place on Wednesday, December 9 at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service immediately followed. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Porter Corners Fire Company, P.O. Box 41, Porter Corners, NY 12859 or to St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at Tunisonfuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Dorothy Almeda (Dominy) Sunderland, age 91, passed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Wesley Nursing Home.

She was born on May 17, 1924 in the town of Ellenburg, NY to the late Peter and Matilda Tillie Spoor Dominy.

Dorothy is survived by her brothers; Jim Dominy of Oriskany, NY and Jake Dominy of Rome, NY, her children; Karen Sunderland of Reno, NV, Linda Sunderland of Saratoga Springs, Kim Anderson of Ballston Spa, and her daughter-in-law; Margaret (Wall) Sunderland of Ft. Edward; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Tracy Novotny of Greenfield, Michelle Realejo and her son Gavin of New Bedford, MA, Heather LaMarque and her sons Eric Sunderland and Owen LaMarque of Hudson Falls, Kristin Anderson and her son Raymond Dacier of Ballston Spa, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held today, Friday, December 11, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.) in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be held from 12 noon – 1 p.m. prior to the service.

Interment will be held at the South Wilton Cemetery, Route 50 in Saratoga Springs.

Dale A. “Butch” Rose SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dale A. “Butch” Rose passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 with his niece, Heather and sister, Bambi by his side.

Butch wore many different hats including being a machinist and flame sprayer at G.E. for many years and also doing maintenance at the Saratoga Race Track. He was a very skilled mechanic but his heart was in small engine repair. He loved fishing, NASCAR and especially his tractors. Butch enjoyed spending time with his close family he lived with, especially his great niece, Ava. He was loved dearly and will be sorely missed in their lives.

Including his sister Bambi, he leaves behind many other siblings.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Online remembrances can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Carole K. Tarantino SARATOGA SPRINGS – On the evening of December 8, 2015, Carole K. Tarantino of Starbuck Lane, passed peacefully at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Born to Claire and Eli Kaufman in Providence, RI, on April 22, 1946, she attended Hope High School in Providence and Bryant College in Smithfield, RI, where she met her future husband, James Tarantino. They were married on September 2, 1970, in Saratoga Springs. After relocating to Saratoga, Carole worked at The Adirondack Trust Company until starting her family.

In 1984, Carole began her real estate career at Prudential Manor Homes, working for her good friend, Joanne White.

In 1988 she moved to Roohan Realty where she became an Associate Broker and was named Top Agent for 10 consecutive years.

She volunteered at several organizations over the years including the American Red Cross and the Empty Stocking Project.

On December 21, 1997, Carole was married to Tom Frost, of Frost Architecture. Tom and Carole purchased a carriage house on Starbuck Lane in Saratoga, which they converted to a single family residence. In 1999, Tom and Carole purchased property on the Island of Great Guana Cay, Bahamas, where they built a house and spent winters sunning on the beach and partying with a circle of close friends.

The many people that had a professional relationship with Carole can attest to the fact that she truly loved her job listing and selling real estate, but her primary focus was always on the three men in her life.

Carole was predeceased by her parents, Claire

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015 and Eli Kaufman and her first husband, James Tarantino, Jr. Survivors include her sons, Eric Tarantino and Jason Tarantino (Jenniffer); her husband Thomas R. Frost, Jr. and his children, Christopher Frost (Melissa) and Kate Frost Mastrangelo (Angelo) as well as her six grandchildren, Jake, Basil, Grace, Lucy, Jett and Ellie.

Relatives and friends may call today, Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., also in Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carole’s memory to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Capital Campaign, 211 Church St. in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Edward Walczak SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edward Walczak, age 79, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 21, 1936 in Gloversville, NY to the late Emerson Jones and Genevieve Kopcinska.

Edward graduated from Johnstown High School, class of 1954. Ed was an avid sportsman during high school, he played football, baseball and basketball.

Edward was the owner/operator of the Golden Grill Tavern in Saratoga Springs for over 30 years.

He was an avid golfer club champion at the Macgregor Golf Course. He was a baseball coach for the little league.

Ed also played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the mid 50’s and he was a world class pool player.

Edward is survived by the love of his life Joan Desadora, whom he spent the last years of his life with, sons; Todd Walczak (Joanne), Michael Walczak, Lawrence Walczak (Veronica), Scott Walczak (Nancy), daughters; Sherry Walczak Anderson, Ren Morse Walczak, brothers: David Jones (Carol), Emerson Jones, Eroll Jones, grandchildren; Leighton Anderson, Blake Walczak, Alexis Peschieri, Amanda Walczak, Dillon Walczak, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, several nieces and nephews and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

There will be a private family service at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Friends and Family are welcome to join Edward’s family for drinks and further fellowship at the Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 7-9 pm.

The family would like to express a Special thank you to the staff at Saratoga Hospital and Dr. Desmond Del Giacco for their professional and compassionate care during his illness.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Mega-Mansion Up for Auction Continued from front page

movie theater, an entertainment parlor with its own kitchen, and even a one-lane bowling alley.

There are five bedroom suites, 11 bathrooms, an eight car garage and a separate guest house with two more bedrooms and baths.

“I think that the amenity package is impressive and it speaks for itself,” said Trayor Lesnock, president and founder of Platinum Luxury Auctions, the company auctioning off the estate.

“Though it has a basketball court and bowling alley, it’s not a very sporty home, nothing like what a professional athlete would build.

It has a lot of character and pedigree, with its marble floors and staircases. But it’s not stuffy or too high brow either. It’s comfortable, relaxed and livable.”

36 Stony Brook was built in 2007 by David Silipigno, a local entrepreneur with a colorful past. After an investigation of his company, National Finance Corp., Silipigno pled guilty to fraud charges in 2003. He was under scrutiny once again in 2009 when his latest company, First Guarantee Mortgage, was investigated by the FBI for falsifying financial statements.

For the last few years, Silipigno has been out of the limelight and focusing on charity work.

The current owner of a large condo in Saratoga and a mansion in Lake George, Silipigno has decided now is the right time to sell the 36 Stony Brook Drive Estate.

“Putting the house up for auction was an idea that I had brought up to the owner, simply because of the market situation,” said Gerald

Photo by Mark Bolles.

Photo by Mark Bolles.

Photo by Mark Bolles.

Photo by Paul Castle, Castle Photography.

Magoolaghan, the real estate agent from Sotheby’s International Realty involved in selling the home. “Only six homes of this size and magnitude currently exist in Saratoga Springs, but none of them have ever been resold. House values are determined by comparison, but what’s happening is that no one is willing to say if the house is worth $8.6 million because there

is nothing to compare it to.”

“Auctions are a popular form of selling big homes. But this is not a bank auction or a forced auction, it’s a luxury auction. The seller is willing to see what the market will bear,” continued Magoolaghan. He believes the home will go for six to eight million at auction.

The auction will take place December 19 at 11 a.m. right on

the property. Only registered bidders are allowed to attend the auction, which requires a $250,000 refundable deposit, ensuring that the bidder can afford the property. There is no required minimum bid, but the reserve price of the mansion is $4.9 million, meaning that if the bidding reaches that amount, the owner, Silipigno, is obligated to sell.

So far, there are interested bidders from as far away as the U.K. “Generally speaking, the goal of any well-executed auction is to bring folks from everywhere as long as they’re qualified.

We’ve had 62 formal inquiries so far,” said Lesnock. “I like the market area in Saratoga Springs, it’s a great place. So far, the whole process has gone as expected.”

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Modern Minutemen?

Considering the Call for Armed Civilians Continued from front page.

and around the world I want to encourage citizens of Ulster County who are licensed to carry a firearm to PLEASE DO SO." A few months ago, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo established an unrestricted concealed carry permit process – new for Saratoga County – and he said that 240 gun owners have since attended the Concealed Permit Course.

“We instruct 60 a month,” said Zurlo. “I don't want people out there thinking they can do

whatever with this permit. I'm a big second amendment supporter, but just use common sense. You can't carry a firearm in a school or federal buildings or county buildings. And be proficient in your weapon.”

Saratoga Springs police chief Gregory Veitch agrees. “Yes, an active shooter may be stopped by a citizen with a gun in certain circumstances and as a last resort, we would all agree that that would be a good thing,j” he said. “I think we would all also agree that having one or more armed private citizens drawing their weapons, responding to and taking action during an active

shooter situation, is not likely to stabilize the encounter or help to reduce the confusion that is sure to be occurring. They may confuse another well-meaning private citizen with a suspect or they may shoot innocent bystanders or responding police officers in plain clothes. They may be mistaken by responding uniformed officers who are looking for an armed person at the scene.”

Saratoga County has pretty stringent firearm training requirements that are needed to obtain an unrestricted concealed carry permit.

“The training is two-fold,” said Zurlo. “One is so you can use the weapon and know the state laws, and the second part is to be proficient with the weapon that you own.”

Defense Dynamics is one of four authorized training centers offering basic and advanced conceal and carry training toward licensure locally, and its instructors are NRA training counselors.

NRA training counselors are not only individuals who are legally capable of training other civilians, but they can train and certify NRA instructors. There are only about 1,700 NRA training counselors in the whole United States.

Gerard Moser, one of the principals and an NRA training counselor with the training firm, had this to say about a civilian response to shooting incidents.

“The first thing anyone should do if they see such an incident is call 911,” said Moser.

“It’s extremely important we be a very good witness, that’s one of the things we emphasize in our classes. A lot of folks don’t realize how invaluable that is. In California, a witness called and gave pertinent information that led to that capture [and subsequent death of the San Bernardino shooters in a gunfight with police] so much faster. If he had tried to intercede, he might be dead and we wouldn’t have known who these people were. Your firearm should be used only when your life is in danger.”

It seems to be the sheer randomness of mass shootings, more than anything else, which is particularly challenging for law enforcement and alarming for civilians. The San Bernardino

shooting took place at a holiday party at a center that cares for the disabled, undoubtedly as unlikely a place as a movie theater or elementary school. In a survey of New York Times readers last week, there were several thousand responses that stated they think about the possibility of a shooting every day, whether dropping off children at a daycare or holiday shopping in the mall.

Moser stressed that, even with licensure, civilians cannot count on their guns. “Modern minutemen would not be the appropriate answer,” he said.

“Whether you are going to carry a firearm or not, people should be aware and prepared for responding to situations. You can’t have a firearm on school property, so you can’t rely on your firearm if you walk into your child’s school and a situation arises. How are you going to secure yourself and your child? What’s the best cover?

It’s important to be aware of your environment and understand how to respond, with or without a firearm.”

“Guns don’t make us safe,” said Jim Fulmer, a member of the Saratoga Peace Alliance. “Our ability to kill won’t make us safer.

This is just my personal point of view, but I believe our ability to understand and be involved in a community together makes a real difference. I support hunters, but not killing other people.”

And killing another human being is not as easy as it looks.

Moser said that the big challenge with most people in getting a firearm is asking themselves whether or not they would be able to use it.

“It’s something a lot of people don’t think about, but it should be the first thing,” said Moser.

“Would you be able to do that [shoot someone], and would you be able to live with yourself if you had to use it? It’s not weak to decide you can’t. Just know that if you’re not willing to use it, you should not be carrying it, because it could be a detriment to you and everyone around you because it could be taken from you and used against you.”

Ultimately, it seems that everyone agrees that if terrorism is a fact of modern life, that it makes most sense for civilians to learn how to prepare and respond, whether or not they have a weapon, to a possible dangerous situation.

“I cannot give any assurance that Saratoga Springs is safe from an act of terrorism or an active shooter,” said Veitch. “There is always the possibility that this can happen in any community. As a police department, we train regularly for an active shooter situation and we continually communicate with other law enforcement agencies on these types of issues. My advice to someone who might be considering carrying a concealed weapon is that they must keep in mind their responsibilities when carrying, and not just their legal right to do so. They must remember that the decision to use that weapon comes with the burden to use that weapon properly, legally and ethically. No one is free from the responsibilities and consequences of carrying or using a weapon at all times, not just during an active shooter situation.”

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

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From the Publishers Desk... Don’t Worry, We’ve Got Your Back

by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY “AMONG THE MANY MISDEEDS OF THE BRITISH RULE IN INDIA, HISTORY WILL LOOK UPON THE ACT OF DEPRIVING A WHOLE NATION OF ARMS, AS THE BLACKEST.” -- MAHATMA GANDHI

To carry, or not to carry, that is the question. It also seems to be the question on a lot of people's minds lately. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, pistol permit applications have steadily been on the rise over the past year.

Personally, I have three close friends that have applied for their permit in the past 2 weeks alone.

However, while there are 19,000 pistol licenses in the county, there are only 240 unrestricted carry licenses. The unrestricted license allows license holders to carry their legally purchased handgun on their person at all times.

The standard license does not allow unrestricted carry of the handgun.

With a county population of 224,921, the 240 unrestricted licenses only represent .001 percent of the population. Obviously, there are probably far more guns on the street

as criminals don’t follow the law, but that is a subject for another day.

The purpose of this editorial is to follow up on the story to the left and discuss whether or not individuals who have an unrestricted carry permit should regularly carry their firearm, as requested by a number of sheriffs across the country.

I join those sheriffs in recommending that unrestricted license holders carry their handguns and carry often. I always say, the best way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.

I know many of you will immediately talk about the dangers associated with handguns, but having taken and passed both the standard course and the unrestricted course, I can assure you that safety is the top priority of the instructors. Standard protocol is drilled and re-drilled into the students and they must pass

both written and proficiency tests.

Although I had an above-average knowledge of firearms going into the course, my comfort level increased dramatically due to the comprehensive instruction and detailed material. As with any endeavor, ongoing training is always recommended, but that is up to the individual.

While it is rarely reported by the national news, there have been a number of mass shootings stopped over the years because someone in the audience had a gun on them.

Perhaps a number of lives would have been saved over the past few years if someone were packing a

pistol in Paris, San Bernardino, Fort Hood, Aurora or Columbine. A single life saved would make it well worth the effort...especially to the family of the victims.

In a survival situation, sometimes it’s do or die, and those who are prepared for violence stand a far better chance of making it out alive.

These can be scary times, and we owe it to our families to keep them safe. Failure is not an option.

Many of you may not feel comfortable getting your unrestricted license or carrying a firearm, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

“TODAY, WE NEED A NATION OF MINUTEMEN, CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT ONLY PREPARED TO TAKE ARMS, BUT CITIZENS WHO REGARD THE PRESERVATION OF FREEDOM AS THE BASIC PURPOSE OF THEIR DAILY LIFE AND WHO ARE WILLING TO CONSCIOUSLY WORK AND SACRIFICE FOR THAT FREEDOM.” -- JOHN F. KENNEDY

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NEWS

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Pink Palace In Limbo

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Moore to come.

In other words, the fate of Moore Hall, AKA the Pink Palace, remains uncertain following a flurry of developments in the past week.

An item on the agenda for the City of Saratoga Springs’ Zoning Board of Appeals meeting last Monday, December 7th, was adjourned to next Monday, the 14th. It is possible that the ZBA will vote on applicant Bonacio Construction’s request for variances at that time.

The parcel at 28 Union Avenue has been the subject of intense scrutiny and concern by residents in the neighborhood, as well as members of the Saratoga Springs City Council.

The Council held a special off-site meeting on Saturday morning,

December 5, to do a walking tour of the site, and to hear concerned citizens’ opinions. This took place in the meeting room at Empire State College, which is adjacent to the parcel.

The applicant’s request for variance has two main components. The first was to allow conversion of the existing building to a 53-unit apartment building. The building had previously been granted a zoning variance from its original use – a dormitory on the old Skidmore College campus and zoned educational – and allowed conversion to up to 18 residential units, in 2006. The second request was seeking relief from the parking space requirement of 1.5 to 1 parking spaces per unit as required in the UR-4 (Urban Residential – 4) District.

At Saturday’s well-attended meeting, City Attorney Tony Izzo made it clear at the beginning

that the Council could not overrule a land-use board’s decisions once that board was properly created – the only remedies available would be to disband that board, or litigate against it, which are both unlikely possibilities.

Nonetheless, the Council came to hear the residents’ opinions, and hear them they certainly did.

Those who spoke expressed a wide variety of concerns should the new variances be granted.

Over 450 citizens had signed a petition against granting further variances, and speakers at the meeting expressed unease about subjects involving parking, traffic, pedestrian safety and the impact on nearby schools in the neighborhood, as well as other concerns. The general mood of the group in attendance was best summarized by neighborhood resident John Kaufmann, who said the proposed development

Photo by Deborah Neary was “…too large a project for too small an area.”

At this point, Moore Hall sits deteriorating, occupying a prime parcel and visible from the city's grandest boulevard. Perhaps one of the very few things that

all parties can agree on is that the Pink Palace’s current state is undesirable. What it transforms to in the future, however, still remains in question.

In other words, stay tuned.

For there is still Moore to come.

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

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B-Spa Hearing Aid Specialist Goes on Mission of Mercy

by Sarah Hume for Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA – Andrew Roth was always close to his grandfather, but communication was difficult. His grandfather’s hearing was severely impaired during his military service in World War II. “It really holds relationships back sometimes since you can’t have conversations,” Roth said about hearing loss. “It can be hard on families.”

The experience helped guide Roth to become a licensed hearing instrument specialist. He started working with hearing care services provider Hear for You in 2009 and currently works in the Ballston Spa and Amsterdam offices. Through training and product releases, Roth discovered the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provides hearing aids and care to people in need.

Andrew Roth helped 2-year-old Fatima hear her mother’s voice for the first time.

In October, Roth and about 20 other volunteers spent a week in Mexico, helping thousands of people through the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Roth alone helped 75 to 100 people per day during eight-hour shifts.

Fatima, a 2-year-old girl, and her 40-year-old mother were two of these people. The

child’s hearing loss was profound and her mother, a sign language instructor, had never heard sounds.

“She was very reserved and guarded at first,” Roth said of the child he met in Toluca, Mexico.

“Once we got the hearing aids in her ears, she opened up.”

Tears flowed as the mother and daughter heard each other for the first time. That same day, an 89-year-old woman danced her way out of the tent as the mission of mercy enabled her to hear for the first time in years.

“It was still the same feeling of seeing people hearing for the first time and helping people that really wouldn’t have had much of a chance of getting hearing aids otherwise,” Roth said.

The need for help is clear, here at home as well as internationally.

The cost of a custom-fitted, goodquality pair of hearing aids from

Photos by Mark McCarthy, Starkey Hearing Foundation.

Hear for You’s Andrew Roth helped up to 100 people per day gain hearing in Mexico recently.

an audiologist ranges from $2,200 to more than $7,000, according to an October 2014 article from AARP, so many people who need hearing help cannot afford it.

He said the Hear for You offices are always helping those in need through the Hear Now program. The Ballston Spa office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Friday. The office also offers free

hearing screening, free cleaning and checks, participation with most insurances, and no-interest payment plans, according to its website.

For more information on the Starkey Hearing Foundation or the Hear Now program, visit www. starkeyhearingfoundation.org.

Contact Hear for You in Ballston Spa at 518-583-0471, or visit www. ballstonspahearingaids.com.

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BUSINESS

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Memories and Memorabilia

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — When Lillian’s Restaurant at 408 Broadway closes its doors for the last time after the New Year, it will be closing the door on four decades of Saratoga memories.

Restaurateur Ray Morris has been doing this work since 1974.

“It’s ingrained in me,” he said. “It’s the routine. I thought it might be time to step away, not because I dislike anything I’m doing, but a person came along and said he was interested in purchasing the building.”

Given that Morris has had former employees come to dine and tell him that he was already retired, it is no wonder that Morris is seeking a change of pace. But he has plenty of memories to take with him.

“We’ve been through a lot together here,” said Morris. “I remember the snowstorm blackout when we were without power for a whole week. All of Saratoga was out. No refrigeration, having to start from scratch when you reopen – it was a major catastrophe. But we pulled through.”

There are many Lillian’s guests that Morris will remember fondly. “I can’t thank the Lions Club enough. They are great people. They do great work.” There is a case at the entrance of the Diamond Jim room filled with Saratoga Springs Lions Club memorabilia and history, a place of honor given the regular meetings they have held at Lillian’s for years.

“The Firestones used to come here all the time, too,” said Morris. “They were regulars in August. And George Steinbrenner

Photos by MarkBolles.com.

Ray Morris has many fond memories at Lillian’s.

These portraits of Lillian and Diamond Jim are among the available memorabilia being sold.

was a regular here – he sure likes his New York sirloin. The Great White Hope was here, and so were the Pointer Sisters when they were preforming at SPAC.” But Morris said that more than anyone else, it is his staff that he will remember the most.

“It’s the people who worked with me, the staff, they were the heart and soul of the organization,” said Morris. “Right from day one, I’ve always been fortunate to have good people around me. It’s nice to meet people and see people, but there’s one saying in this business – you shake hands with the mayor with one hand and are plunging the toilet with the other.

That’s a truism for sure.”

Many of Lillian’s memories are embedded in its décor, much

of which Morris gathered from antique places over the years. “My thought process from the beginning is to have it all for sale,” said Morris. “I’d love to have it all but I have no room for all of this.

We’ve done a lot of weddings and bridal showers and baby showers – someone might be interested in having a picture or Tiffany light to remember the occasion.”

Anyone interested in purchasing the décor, fixtures or restaurant equipment can simply call the restaurant. There is a notice posted on the website, as well.

Saying goodbye won’t be easy for Morris. “It’s hard not to put a lot of love into a place over 42 years,” he said. But the thing he is most proud of accomplishing over the years with his ability to

still put love into his family, too.

“Spending time with my family has been a task that I wanted to make sure I balanced,” said Morris. “I did that. I made them all – the soccer games, baseball games, the plays in elementary school – I made them all no mater what, and I think there’s something to be said for that.”

Lillian’s will continue to redeem gift certificates and accept reservations for holiday parties as they prepare to close their doors. Be sure to stop in and say your good byes as you savor your last Lillian’s French onion soup, grilled steak and homemade dessert. Party and dinner reservations may be made by calling 518-587-7766

“Wear Orange Walk”and Vigil for Sandy Hook SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m., join Moms and Survivors for a walk and vigil to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut, honoring all those who have been a victim of gun violence and their

family members. Participants are encouraged to wear orange.

The event, organized by Everytown.org and Mo m s D e m a n d Ac t i o n . o r g , will take place at the corner of Meditation Way and Ho Hum Lane in Wilton, by the Sandy Hook Memorial where 26

trees were planted in honor of the victims.

It is very important to RSVP no later than Friday, December 11 for local gathering permit reasons and safety. To register, visit http:// act.everytown.org/event/2015orange-walk/1977signup/?akid=& zip=&source=fbmb_OrangeWalks.

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Lewandowski Joins PEP SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP), a full-service, patientcentric communications agency based in Saratoga Springs, has announced the addition of Alicia Lewandowski to its staff.

Lewandowski has joined the PEP team as an insights and engagement specialist. She has an MBA from Union College and received her bachelor’s degree in marketing, with honors, from

St. John’s University’s Tobin Business School, Queens. She earned national recognition, as well as regional and New York City District honors for her submissions to the National Student Advertising Competition in 2014.

PEP serves the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Learn more about the Patient Experience Project at www.the-pep.com.

Soroptimists Make $20k Available SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) announces the availability of $20,000 in grant funding for organizations that serve the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County. These awards, given by the club each year, seek to improve the lives and quality

of life of women and girls in our local community.

The application deadline is January 31, 2016. For a grant application, visit the SISC website at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org. Grants will be awarded in April of 2016.

SISC is part of an international volunteer service organization of business and professional

women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. SISC’s two signature fundraisers, the Secret Garden Tour in early summer and the Cabin Fever fundraiser in late January, fund all club grants.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — At the SPAC Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, December 3, SPAC announced that Christine Dixon will join its staff as the Director of Development. Dixon will be responsible for all aspects of philanthropy from individuals and

corporations, the planned giving program, and fundraising events.

Most recently, Dixon served as Director of Media Development at Look TV, a private, independent media company located in Saratoga Springs. Prior to this, she served as Executive Director

of Wiawaka Center for Women, a historic 20-acre waterfront nonprofit women’s retreat located on Lake George. There she led a successful capital campaign and introduced new fundraising, marketing, and grant funding initiatives.

Dixon Joins SPAC

Networking Breakfast in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — On December 9, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, December 15 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Corina Contemporary Jewelry and Two If By Sea Gallery, 89-91

Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership

information will be available.

The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen at 518-885-2772 or info@ballston. org.

SPAC Breaks Even Again

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Also reported at the Thursday, December 3 Board of Directors meeting was the news that SPAC will finish the 2015 fiscal year by operationally breaking even – closing its books “in the black” for

the 11th year in a row. Audience enthusiasm for the exceptional and dynamic programming of the 2015 season and beautiful August weather were credited. The 2015 programming included the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the

National Ballet of China, a highly successful second residency of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, new choreography debuted by New York City Ballet, and diversification of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s concerts.

CLIFTON PARK — The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office will be conducting a Safe Child I.D. event on Saturday December 12 in the food court of the Clifton Park Center Mall. This event will be held between the hours of 4

p.m. and 8 p.m. This event is open to the public and there is no fee.

Child I.D. cards will be handed out to parents and/or guardians while the electronic version of every child I.D. will be forwarded to the Department of Criminal

Justice Services where they will be stored in a database. Any questions regarding this event are to be directed to Sergeant Brent Dupras at 518-885-2435.

Safe Child I.D. Event

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

BALLSTON SPA 70 Beacon St., $264,000.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Dana and Rebecca Broadaway.

110 Westside Dr., $515,000.

Sharleen Komp sold property to Robert and Deborah Wilson.

1 Charlton Rd., $125,000.

Rose Land and Finance Corporation sold property to Eagleton LLC.

CHARLTON 3 Hawley Dr., $201,000. James and Marian Shearer sold property to Rober Updyke and Jessica Stanley-Updyke.

CORINTH 712 Charlton Rd., $410,000.

Carolyn North (by Atty) and Alan North (Ind. and as Atty) sold property to Peter Taft.

CLIFTON PARK 1 Chandler Dr., $612,000. Luke and Nadine Nikas sold property to Dan and Jessica Iftiger.

694 Clifton Park Center Rd., $100,000. Joyce Bernard sold property to Darren Herbinger Construction LLC.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

sold property to Kelly Rushing and Joshua Darrow.

GREENFIELD 560 North Creek Rd., $203,000.

Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Jeffrey Hickam and Kellyann Rowse.

420 NYS Route 9, $125,500.

James Dorsey, Jr. sold property to 519 Broadway LLC. 1 Hovey Rd., $500,000. John and Paulette Kershko sold property to James and Stephanie Picozzi.

422 NYS Route 9, $296,000.

James Dorsey, Jr. sold property to 519 Broadway LLC. 424-426 NYS Route 9, $1,803,500. 424 426 Maple Avenue LLC sold property to 519 Broadway LLC. 17 Canyon Crossing Rd., $263,500. Laura and Timothy Wilday sold property to Allen and Megan Williams.

6 Plank Rd., $55,800. Stephen Gyarmathy (by Atty) sold property to Marion Gyarmathy.

MALTA

694 Clifton Park Center Rd., $339,000. Darren Herbinger Construction :LLC sold property to Michael Cameron.

73 Pepperbush Place, $132,000.

Stephen and Kevin O’Shea sold property to LFC Properties LLC.

5101 Forest Pointe Dr., $207,000. Andrew and Drea Fetsko sold property to Matthew Hunter.

27 Scotch Mist Way, $263,000.

Marie Rossi sold property to Sean Boulanger.

8 Unit 345, $200,000.

Lubomir and Bonnie Kochansky sold property to John and Mary Cottrell.

8 Wall St., Unit 301, John and Claudia Haller sold property to John and Jean Deridder.

51 Grissom Dr. $231,000.

Cuong Vu sold property to Jill Walton.

GALWAY Whiteside Rd., $30,000. James and Ida O’Sullivan sold property to Robin Collyer.

Sacandaga Rd., $25,000. James Jr. and Andrew Mills sold property to James Mills, Jr. 6312 Jockey St., $184,000. Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee)

513 Dunning St., $275,000. DJ Building and Consulting Inc. sold property to Nuance a Boutique Salon LLC. 7 Sand Spurrey Rd., $246,000.

Wilbur and Helen Shaw sold property to Elizabeth Strehlow.

20 and 24 Locust Rd., $15,000.

Renee Farley and Locust Road Estates Development LLC sold property to Thomas and Tracey Lucas.

MILTON 38 Pinehollow Dr., $260,000.

James Rosen sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation.

38 Pinehollow Dr., $260,000.

Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Lance and Sharie Croft.

17 Van Tallell Lane, $176,500.

Holly Tuohy sold property to Brandon and Kelly Wood.

2057 Barrett Rd., $210,410.

Alexandre Hack sold property to Darlene and Terrance Gibson, Jr.

MOREAU 22 Merritt Rd., $166,000. Alfred and Kristyn Blakley sold property to Nicole Palmer.

13 Balsam Lane, $160,575.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Leah and Patrick Cronin.

40 Grey Fox Dr., $198,000.

Debra Rowe sold property to Donald and Jennifer Lindsey.

97 Spier Falls Dr. $200,000.

Ruth Dumas sold property to Sandra Fuller.

1069 Route 9, $170,100. Gene and Theresa Lum sold property to Brian Merchant.

5 Deer Run, $225,000. David and Dawn Winchell sold property to Justin and Brittany Devillar.

4 Chestnut St., $121,000.

KFNY0504 LLC sold property to Stephen and Amy Breault.

NORTHUMBERLAND 156 Rimbrave Dr., $185,000.

Lisa English sold property to Michael Kocher.

SARATOGA 367 NY Route 32, $250,000. Steven Wilson sold property to Jerriann and Lawrence Zinter, Jr.

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5 Timothy Dr., $159,000. Stanley and Virginia Brown sold property to Glenda Bean.

17 Arrowhead Rd., $529,000.

Frank Carmichael sold property to Peter and Lisa Stone.

1386 NYS Route 9P, $294,000.

Damon and Dana Smith sold property to Brittany Rowlison.

25 Saratoga Circle, $339,000.

Seth Rosner sold property to Jaime Ann Evans.

5 Horicon Ave., $199,000.

Gary Galusha and Michelle Peterson sold property to Andrew and Melinda Smith.

16 Tait Lane, $380,000. James and Monica Fredell (by Atty) sold property to Christian and Kathryn Mathiesen.

72 Brown Rd., $797,691.

Saratoga Development LLC sold property to Stephanie Clements.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 8 Bunker Hill Dr., $267,500.

Barbara Chapla sold property to Patrick and Madeline Haggerty.

Joshua Rd. and Shaw Dr., $1,570,000. Landfall Holdings LLC sold property to DGD Holdings LLC. 10 Doten Ave., $516,321.

Trojanski Custom Builders LLC sold property to Eric and Abbie Abbale.

53 Greenfield Ave., $1,480,000.

Matthew and Lorna Kapusta sold property to Peter and Betsy Olmsted.

STILLWATER 62 Meehan Rd., $373,000.

Elizabeth Bliss and Norman Ward III sold property to Christopher and Alicia Stanley.

WILTON 10 Nottiongham Dr., $275,000. Paul and Amanda Drew sold property to Marc and Sandra Goff.

8 Craw Lane, $80,000.

William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC. 13 Glenburnie Dr., $369,000.

Michael and Kristine Walterich sold property to Paul and Amanda Drew.

13 White Birch Lane, $291,000.

Ryan Ross sold property to Justin and Toni Bitner.

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NEWS

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Dry Eye: Cause and Treatment

by Dr. Chad Vaughn, OD for Saratoga TODAY Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.

Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears.

Dry eye is a common and often

chronic problem, particularly in older adults.

With each blink of the eyelids, tears are spread across the front surface of the eye, known as the cornea. Tears provide lubrication, reduce the risk of eye infection, wash away foreign matter in the eye, and keep the surface of the eyes smooth and clear.

People with dry eyes may experience symptoms of irritated, gritty, scratchy, or burning eyes, a feeling of something in their eyes, excess watering, and blurred vision. Advanced dry eyes may damage the front surface of the eye and impair vision.

What causes dry eyes?

The development of dry eyes can have many causes. They include: • Age – dry eye is a part of the natural aging process. The majority of people over age 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes.

• Gender – women are more likely to develop dry eyes due to hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives, and menopause.

• Medications – certain medicines, including antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications and antidepressants, can reduce the amount of tears produced in the eyes.

• Medical conditions – persons with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and thyroid problems are more likely to have symptoms of dry eyes.

• Environmental conditions – exposure to smoke, wind and dry climates can increase tear evaporation resulting in dry eye symptoms.

Failure to blink regularly, such as when staring at a computer screen for long periods of time, can also contribute to drying of the eyes.

• Other factors – long term use of contact lenses can be a factor in the development of dry eyes. Refractive eye surgeries, such as LASIK, can cause decreased tear production and dry eyes.

How are dry eyes treated?

Dry eyes can be a chronic condition, but your optometrist can prescribe treatment to keep your eyes healthy, more comfortable, and prevent your vision from being affected. The primary approaches used to manage and treat dry eyes include adding tears, conserving tears, increasing tear production, and treating the inflammation of the eyelids or eye surface that contributes to the dry eyes.

Steps you can take to reduce symptoms of dry eyes include: • Remembering to blink regularly when reading or staring at a computer screen for long periods of time.

• Increasing the level of humidity in the air at work and at home.

• Wearing sunglasses outdoors, particularly those with wrap around frame design, to reduce exposure to drying winds and sun.

• Using nutritional supplements containing essential fatty acids may help decrease dry eye symptoms in some people.

• Avoiding becoming dehydrated by drinking plenty of water (8 to 10 glasses) each day.

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EDUCATION

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Ballston Spa Robotics Team Hosts Qualifying Tournament Galway Gladiators Head to Championships BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School’s FIRST Robotics Team #3044 hosted a Hudson Valley FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifying Tournament on Saturday, December 5. Teams from throughout the region participated for the opportunity to advance to the upcoming Championship Tournament at

Dutchess Community College on February 27, 2016.

Orchard View Education Center’s Galway Gladiators won, becoming the Qualifier Champion. Overall 2nd Place went to the Brain Bots of Neighborhood Team in Clifton Park. The remaining awards were: Team Spirit: The Tire Boutique of Queensbury Union Free School

Robot Performance: Motors in Action of Ballston Spa Robot Design: Motors in Action of Ballston Spa Core Values: Guardians of Gaea of Queensbury Schools Project: Brain Bots of Neighborhood Team of Clifton Park This year’s FLL challenge, World Class, required students A pause in the competition for a little fun and entertainment.

The Wood Road “Motors in Action” team won awards for robot performance and design.

to design a LEGO robot that can be programmed to operate independently on the competition table and accomplish several waste management-related tasks.

The teams were judged based on the robot’s performance, design, core values and on a project that asks them to redesign how to manage waste.

One of the several competition entries.

There were 12 FLL teams competing in the tournament as well as 5 Junior FLL teams. The Ballston Spa Central School District has fielded seven FLL teams for the 2015 season and one Junior FLL team thanks to the donations of corporate sponsors. Teams from the Gordon Creek, Malta Avenue, Milton Terrace and Wood Road Elementary Schools, as well as teams from the Ballston Spa Middle School, participated in the competition.

The tournament was sponsored by the Hudson Valley FLL, Dutchess Community College,

FRC Team 3044 and the New York Tech Valley FIRST Sponsors which include GLOBALFOUNDRIES, GE, ASML, M+W Group, KLATencor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Time Warner, National Grid, Mattson Technology, Lam Research, Applied Materials, Turner Construction, SCREEN USA, Wonik IPS and PDF Solutions. Learn more at http:// www.sunydutchess.edu/legoleague/ or by contacting Ballston Spa K-12 Science Coordinator Diane Irwin at the High School by calling 518-884-7150. Visit www. bscsd.org for more information.

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Book Angel Program Expands SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Northshire Bookstore’s annual Book Angel Program has greatly expanded this year to reach students at every public elementary school in the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Book Angel is a program that endeavors to put books into the hands of children who otherwise do not own or have access to them. Northshire solicits names from area schools and organizations, requesting that age, grade, interests, and reading levels be included so that a match can be made between a child and a book.

Anonymity is firmly protected.

Customers may choose an angel marked with the first name of each child and their interests from the Book Angel tree in the store to make a book match, or make a monetary donation

through the register or donation cans that are placed at each register. Book club dollars and gift cards may also be donated.

Additionally, customers can make honorary tribute gifts to the Book Angel Program to recognize someone important, or to commemorate a milestone. These customers will receive a certificate to send and announce their gift.

Northshire Bookstore donates many books to the program, and guarantees that every child whose name is submitted by their school will receive a book.

The store’s booksellers then wrap all of the books and deliver them just in time for the December school vacation.

For more information on this program or on Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, call 518-6824200 or visit www.northshire.com.

New Club Begins for Life-Long Learners SARATOGA SPRINGS – A new club is being formed for active and retired professionals of all ages in the Saratoga area who enjoy learning new information and meeting new people. Called the Saratoga Torch Club, it is one of similar clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada organized by the International Association of Torch Clubs that provide members an opportunity to hear speakers on interesting topics and engage in lively conversation over a social dinner.

Its first, organizational meeting was held Thursday, December 10, when the club’s new president, Gerald P. Stulc, M.D., welcomed

guests and the featured speaker, Joel Reed, executive director of the Saratoga Arts Center.

The second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway. Club President Dr. Gerald Stulc, a surgeon who recently retired from the U.S. Navy, will speak on “Medicine and War: Major Medical Advances in the First World War.” Reservations are required for the meetings. Contact Leo Kellogg at hikesing@gmail.com to reserve a seat and for information. Learn more about Torch Clubs at www. torch.org.

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High School Students Recognized for Academic Success in the First Quarter SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville High School Principal Matthew Sickles and Middle School Principal Katie Elsworth have announced students accomplishing notable achievement during the first marking period. For a list of student names holding these

achievements, visit www.schuylervilleschools.org.

The High Honor Roll shows students with an average for the first quarter between 95 and 100, the Honor Roll students' averages are 90 to 94.9 and Merit averages are between 85 and 89.9.

When determining grade point

averages, all course work (including band and chorus) taken at the High School or Middle School are averaged, with the exception of physical education and, in the case of high school students, driver education.

SFIL Awards $24k SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) has awarded five grants totaling over $24,000 to Saratoga Springs City School District staff.

SFIL is a non-profit organization, comprised of community members that share a common goal of fostering forward-thinking and creative opportunities in the Saratoga Springs City School

District. The foundation provides grants to implement original and creative programming to staff at Saratoga Springs City School District schools.

The Fall 2015 recipients include:

Rina Bell, Jennifer Doughty, Lauren Hastings, Salli LoDato and Maureen Smith for the purchase of mathematics lending kits. The mathematic lending kits will include tools to support a variety of Common Core math lessons that first grade students can take home with them.

Cynthia Lee for the purchase of a set of steel drums. The grant will allow all Maple Avenue Middle School students the opportunity to use steel drums in music classes.

Toni Lynch for a set of stability balls for Division Street Elementary School Kindergarten classroom. Stability Balls assist in improving attention, balance and posture when used in the classroom.

Rebecca Pipino for a set of iPad Minis for Morning Math Group at Caroline Street Elementary School.

The iPads will be used for many math activities including teaching code.

John Scrivo for a Surface Pro 3 Tablet for eighth grade science students at Maple Avenue Middle School. The tablet will provide the opportunity to create screencasts, watch digital lessons and complete real-time assessments.

SFIL raises funds for grants through an annual dinner called “Celebrate. Innovate. Educate.” and through the sale of personalized bricks in the Pathway to Innovation. For more information, visit www.saratogalearning.org.

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Family Fun at the Festival of Trees!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 20th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees brought together over 3,000 holiday celebrants to the Saratoga Springs City Center to kick off the festive season and raise money for Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.

A glittering display of over 250 decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces was unveiled on Dec. 2 by Honorary Harry & Helen

Snyder at the Preview Reception and remained on display through Dec. 6. On Dec. 5, almost 1,000 children and their families spent a joyous morning with Santa as they enjoyed donated breakfast treats and ice cream sundaes.

The entire event was pulled together by hundreds of volunteers, donors, and local business sponsors. The money raised is on track to reach almost $100,000

and will help Catholic Charities to continue providing support to the community through its many services: counseling, domestic violence services, mentoring, Mary’s Haven (a community home for the dying), a group home for adolescent boys, the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program, and emergency assistance with concrete basic needs.

Photos by Jeremy Chapline, Allegory Studios.

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26 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls 793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St, Schuylerville 695-6069 | Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6081 | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 | usbnc.org Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-5980 | Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 17 Low Street, Ballston Spa | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 am | calvarycd.com Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Christian Science Church 107 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St, Ballston Spa 885-6524 | Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave, Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville | 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org | Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 | ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

RELIGION 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 | xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 584-6301 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St, Ballston Spa 885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East St, Galway | 882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga | 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church* 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 | Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.; Church Service - 11 a.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville | 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St, Clifton Park 877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta 581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson St. & Crescent St. Saratoga Springs | 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier, Pastor New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs 580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

NorthStar Church

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Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Cmns, Ste. 3 | 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-6122 | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m. Spanish Service St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa 885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon.

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-0904 | Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 695-3918 | Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 & 9 a.m.

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St, Saratoga Springs 526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs 882-9384 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church* 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Worship at 11am Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St, Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. or 8p.m. (rotating schedule) Saturdays: 10:30a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs 833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs 584-1640 Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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Old Saratoga Reformed Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Old Saratoga Reformed Church Schuylerville Everyone is invited to attend Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Old Saratoga Reformed Church on Thursday, December 24, at 8:00 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville. The service will include the Lighting of the Christ Candle, and the reading of the Christmas Story from the scriptures. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir, accompanied by organist Barbara Elcox, and directed by Christopher Tucker, Minister of Music. The Christmas Message will be delivered by Pastor Joyce deVelder, and there will be the traditional lighting of candles during the singing of “Silent Night.” The church sanctuary is accessible to people with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs. For more information, call 518-695-3479.

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Brazilian “Bon Bon” Comes to Saratoga Farmers’ Market!

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park A taste of Brazil with a twist of local flavors describes Tais Masala’s delicious sweet treat, brigadeiros, a new product at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Her company, Bon Bon Brazil New York, makes more than twenty colorful varieties of Brazilian brigadeiros, or bon bons, which mix a long-standing family tradition with local flavors.

Tais makes brigadeiros by slow-cooking milk, sugar, cream and butter with other ingredients that, once cooled, are handrolled into bite-sized balls, then coated with complimentary flavors. “Local farm fresh cream is the most important part,” Tais remarked.

Brigadeiros are for everyone. “You tell me your favorite spices and I’ll make it for you.

I like to honor people’s cultures and tastes.” Flavors range from

Maple Brigadeiro with Walnuts

Photo provided.

traditional chocolate and sweet potato to special Holiday favorites like peppermint candy cane and maple walnut. Brigadeiros resemble truffles; others are more like toffee. Tais also makes veganfriendly brigadeiros.

Talking with Tais you are instantly aware of the love that goes into each treat. “When you give someone a Brigadeiros it means you love them. It’s something you share with others that brings joy and happiness when

you eat them!”

She often explores the Farmers’ Market learning about the community and the flavors everyone would like to try. “I’ve lived in so many places and each is different,” she commented. “I love incorporating local seasonal ingredients and using my family’s recipes. I also want to adapt to the local flavors and respect the environment and culture I’m in.”

Brigadeiros hold a special place in Tais’ heart. “I was eleven when I started making them. My Mom and my family have always been an inspiration to me.”

When asked why it was important to join the market she replied, “I always liked farmers’ markets and grew up going with my Dad. It’s a place where family gathers and everyone is really friendly.”

She explained that her love of making Brigadeiros, with the encouragement of her husband Alex, has been her drive towards success. “Cooking has always been my passion. I’m putting my heart into this.“ Tais’ advice for anyone who would like to open a business she quickly replied, “Never give up and have fun with what you do.”

Tais is currently taking PreOrders for the Holiday Season.

You can order by stopping by Bon Bon Brazil NY at the Market every Saturday and by calling: 518-8861964 or by visiting her website: BonBonBrazilNY.com.

Ingredients

Directions

How to make it: In a saucepan, pour the milk and sugar and 33 fl. oz. whole cook over medium heat, milk (Battenkill stirring constantly. When Creamery) it begins to thicken, add 0.75 lb. (pound) of all the other ingredients. sugar cane Stir constantly to prevent 4 oz. walnuts the mixture from sticking crushed to the bottom of the 3.5 fl. oz. heavy pan. The mixture will cream (Battenkill become thick and creamy.

Remove from heat and Creamery) pour the brigadeiro into 3.5 oz. of white a recipient and allow to chocolate cool completely. With 3 tablespoons maple a teaspoon, drop small cream (Sheldon portions of the mixture Farms) and roll into small balls.

2 tablespoons Roll the balls in crushed powdered milk walnuts and place them in small candy cups.

1 tablespoon * Ingredients can be found at the market

organic butter 1 pinch salt

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I’M MAKING WAFFLES!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! My wife Paula loves this Christmas carol: Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat Please do put a penny in the old man’s hat If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you!

Are you getting excited? We are only 14 days away from Christmas!

We just received some great Waffle Makers from Chef’sChoice® and you would be amazed at how many dishes you can make with them.

From brownie waffles to waffled filet mignon!

The best waffles not only taste great but are served up quickly and easily in your own kitchen. Chef ’sChoice® new

Classic WafflePro® Model 852 bakes two delicious homemade waffles in just two minutes or less! Enjoy the fresh taste and delicious aroma of these beautiful homemade waffles that are sure to delight even the most discerning palates of children and adults!

The Chef ’sChoice® Waffle Pro® Model 852 is the ideal waffle iron and can be used for homemade or quick mix batters. It features a superior, non-stick easy release coating and its consistent, even heating guarantees beautiful waffles uniformly cooked inside and out for the perfect tasty treat.

The WafflePro® Model 852 quickly recovers its temperature so it’s “always ready to bake” and feed even the biggest appetites.

The top waffle plate is attached with a floating hinge to ensure uniform thickness and even baking. A convenient, easy open latching handle combined with a built-in cord storage compartment allows this waffle maker to be efficiently stored in a spacesaving upright position.

The child in everyone will love waffle brownies as a teatime snack or baked-to-order dessert. For a special treat, serve these with whipped cream, or in a brownie sundae with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Superb!!

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: A Spa City Trifecta!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spa City Trifecta, located at 119 Clinton Street, just announced they will be venturing into serving weekday breakfasts. As of December 8, Spa City Trifecta is now offering quick, delicious breakfasts designed for those on the go.

Owner Albert Feldman will be serving up breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos and breakfast tacos – a trio of winning flavors for anyone’s busy workday morning.

For those who want to spice it up, Spa City Trifecta is offering a new breakfast sandwich called “Cooky’s Spicy Heart Attack.” It’s a combination of egg, pepper jack cheese and pulled pork that is smoked for 14 hours and topped with house-made barbecue sauce.

These new breakfast items will be served fresh Tuesday

through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. These new choices will complement the great variety of scratch made menu items Spa City Trifecta already serves for lunch and dinner. Foodies can

Makes 4 whole waffles (2 squares each) • Preheat the Classic WafflePro® and Set the Temperature Control dial at 3 to 4.

Yields: Serves 4

Ingredients

CHEF’SCHOICE® WAFFLE BROWNIES: 3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate melted ½ cup (8 Tbsp.), butter or shortening, melted 3 eggs ½ tsp. salt 1/5 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ - ¾ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), optional 1 cup milk Powdered sugar, optional (But tastes great!)

Directions

WAFFLE BROWNIES: 1 Place the chocolate and butter or shortening in a small saucepan.

Melt over low heat. Set aside to cool.

2 In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and salt until light in color.

Add the sugar and vanilla.

3 Beat by hand to combine and then fold in the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in the flour and nuts, if using.

4 Slowly add just enough milk to make a thick batter. Bake waffles according to your manufacturer’s instructions. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Note: If they are not gobbled up then waffle brownies will store well for several days if wrapped in plastic.

So stop in to the Compliments to the Chef Plaza at

46 Marion Ave to see these great kitchen tools and ask for a copy of other great recipes! Waffles aren’t just for breakfast anymore!

So Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, Paula and John

still enjoy house-ground burgers, authentic BBQ from the outdoor smoker, as well as steaming bowls of pork or vegetable ramen.

Spa City Trifecta is now offering specialty pizzas as well, ranging from the popular white pie to the pulled pork pizza. Gluten-free

and vegetarian options, such as curried chickpea salad, quinoa salad, and veggie ramen with rice noodles, make it a place where everyone can gather and enjoy a meal.

Spa City Trifecta is located

in the historic Pink Store at 119 Clinton Street, just a short walk from Skidmore College.

For more information or to see the full menu, visit spacitytrifecta.com.

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Family Friendly Event

Friday, December 11 15th Annual Santa’s Playland Open House Quick Response, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake, 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Quick Response is celebrating 15 years of holiday magic that offers spectacular LED lighted displays.

Children can visit with Santa and other winter characters, enjoy rides on The Quick Express Train, Horse and Wagon rides and free refreshments. Free and open to the public. Shuttle service is offered from offsite parking areas.

Miracle on 34th Street Home Made Theater, Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Sometimes we all need a reminder of how wonderful it is to believe. Just when a weary world needs it most, a whitewhiskered, kindly old man calling himself Kris Kringle appears to remind a little girl and her skeptical mother that the holidays are still a magical time of humor, generosity, and faith in the goodness of others.

Join us for this uplifting yuletide classic. Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies.

Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. For more information and performances visit www.homemadetheater.org.

Skidmore College Orchestra Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 8 p.m.

CALENDAR The final work highlights the opera based on the best-selling novel by Pulitzer winner William Kennedy and features powerful scenes with guest artists Danielle Messina (soprano) and Jeffrey Williams (baritone). Cost is $8 adults, $5 seniors and Skidmore community, free for students and children. Contact the Zankel Box Office at (518) 580-5321.

Saturday, December 12 Breakfast and Photos with Santa Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 7 – 10 a.m.

You and your family are invited to join us for a scrumptious and fun breakfast with Santa and friends. Each breakfast is just a $5 donation to the WGY Christmas Wish. 810 WGY onair personalities Joe Gallagher, along with Chuck and Kelly will be holding a live radio show and we’ll have pictures with Santa for the kids and the young at heart. Do not miss this fun yearly tradition. Breakfast is sponsored by Panza’s Restaurant.

For more information, visit www. curtislumber.com or call (518) 885-5311.

more information contact the church at (518) 899-5992.

23rd Annual Holiday Cookie Sale Galway United Methodist Church, Corner of Galway Ballston Rd. and Rte. 147, Galway, 10 a.m.

The public is invited to purchase a variety of cookies and treats at $8 per pound.

The sale begins at 10 a.m. and will continue until sold out.

Various craft items will be available for purchase as well.

For more information call (518) 882-6520.

14th Annual Holiday Open House The Shirt Factory, Corner of Lawrence and Cooper St., Glens Falls, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Discover all of the gifts and treats offered at the Shirt Factory, making your holiday shopping a little more enjoyable. What truly makes this event unique though, is what you will find in the hallways. The owner, in support of local entrepreneurship and creativity, works with the Tenant’s Association as they open the hallways to vendors, discover how fun and easy it can be to find amazing items made by your friends and neighbors this busy holiday season.

Breakfast with Santa American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant St. Ballston Spa, 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa Claus.

There will be a holiday raffle for parents. The event is open to the community.

Christmas Cookie Walk Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Come early for the best selection.

Enjoy traditional cookies this holiday season and not have to do all the baking. We supply the bakery boxes, tissue paper, gloves and many tables of cookies to choose from. You take your time and decide what you would like to enjoy this year and hand pick your favorites. We weigh your box(s) and charge per pound. For

Home Baked Christmas Cookies and Soup Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fill one of our containers with an assortment of home baked Christmas Cookies, made by members of the parish from old family recipes for $10 per container – ready for gift giving, or take home and enjoy. Soup take-out also available, New England Clam Chowder and or Borscht. For more information call (518) 885-4681.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, Main Flag Pole, Noon

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015 The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will take part in a Wreaths Across America Ceremony. You do not have to be a veteran to attend. All are welcome.

Santa’s Stocking Up Charity Pub Crawl Downtown Saratoga Springs, Kicking off at Wheatfields, 5:30 – 11:45 p.m.

It’s a charity Pub Crawl for the Code Blue Emergency Shelter. Pre-Registration is open. $25 online or $35 at the door. To pre-register go toeventsbytashamarie.com, under upcoming events. Come out for this fun and festive and truly needed event. Homelessness is a fast growing concern and issue in our city and across our nation and unfortunately it affects many children. The winter is an especially difficult time.

Star of Hope Wilton Baptist Church, 755 Saratoga Rd., Saratoga, 6 p.m.

Enjoy a beautiful Christmas musical in the warmth of Wilton Baptist Church. This powerful drama is about a soldier who has been blinded in battle and how he and his family come to see the Light. Come early as seats fill quickly. Childcare available onsite for babies up to age 2.

The Nutcracker The National Museum of Dance School of the Arts, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 1 and 6 p.m.

The School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance is excited to once again present The Nutcracker this holiday season. The performance will feature Second Act variations in the “Kingdom of the Sweets,” performed by young dancers ages 7 to 17 from all over the Capital Region. Join us for this holiday favorite on December 12 and 13 in the School of the Arts Studios located behind the Dance Museum. Tickets are on sale now, and selling fast. Be sure to get yours by calling (518) 584-2225 x3008 or stopping by the School of the

Arts or Dance Museum offices.

Malta’s Holiday Revue Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta, 7 p.m.

Dress in your holiday best and see talented area performers on a seasonally decorated stage.

Elyse Young, Malta’s Artistic Director, will host the festivities as singers, dancers, musicians and other performing artists entertain with a winter holiday theme. Don’t miss this great family activity for the holiday season. Tickets are on sale now.

Advanced seats are $5; $7 at the door. House opens at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. Call the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411 for more information or purchase tickets at www.maltaparksrec.com.

Sunday, December 13 Monthly Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.

Will be cooking breakfast and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year.

Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate.

Cost: adults $7, child $4, everyone welcome. For more information call (518) 695-3917.

All proceeds from the October, November and December breakfast’s will be donated to the Tom Temple family.

Annual Upstate Model Railroads Holiday Train Show Glens Falls Civic Center, Heritage Hall, Glens Falls, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For one day only the Civic Center will be filled with train layouts and vendors selling trains, model cars, buildings, parts for all scales of model trains and more. Plus you will also have the chance to win door prizes. So whether you are an all-out train fanatic or just come to take a look at the life-like layouts - don’t miss the Upstate

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015 Model Railroaders Holiday Train Show. Cost is $5 for adults and children over 12.

Who Killed Christmas 2 Free Spirit Fellowship, 1425 W. High St., Ballston Spa, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an original play with a myriad of interesting characters.

Join us as we determine who the guilty party is. For more information call (518) 885-3149.

Play Date to Support The Estherville Animal Shelter The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

The Estherville Animal Shelter is a No-Kill shelter that provides homes for all kinds of displaced animals - cats, dogs, horses, sheep, and goats. This winter they need our help. Stop by the Museum, and bring in your gently used blankets, sheets, bedding, towels, and any cleaning supplies, in exchange for free play time at the Museum. Donations of items as well as monetary donations are always accepted and very appreciated.

Christmas Cantata: “Stars of Glory” The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 6 p.m.

The Christmas Cantata will be presented by the Ballston Spa Combined Church Choirs.

Hors d’oeuvres precede the concert at 5 p.m.

Monday, December 14 Wellness Walk Old Gick Farm Trailhead, located on Route 50 just north of King Road, Wilton, 10 a.m.

Winter is fast approaching. This is a great time to get out and enjoy the Preserve & Park with others looking to get outdoors.

This wellness walk is meant for both gentle exercise and for enjoying nature. It is good for people of even the most basic fitness level. The walk will be

about an hour and will cover about a mile and a half of gently rolling terrain. Preregistration is suggested but not required. The program will not take place in inclement weather. Call (518) 450-0321 for more information.

Pre-K Discovery Day at Camp Saratoga Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 10:30 a.m.

This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6 years old) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. Adults are expected to attend. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. We will go on a short walk, do a simple nature craft, and have a healthy snack.

Preregistration is required. Call (518) 450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org for more information or to register.

FREE training on Heroin / Opioid Overdose Prevention Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 3 p.m.

The Prevention Council and Project Safe Point are offering a free training on heroin / opioid overdose prevention. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose and learn how to use Naloxone (Narcan) to respond to an overdose.

Each individual will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. Contact (518) 581-1230 x 3623 to register or for more information.

Folk Music “Lessons and Carols” Christ Church, Corner of Route 50 (Church Ave.) and Route 67 (West High St.), Ballston Spa, 7:30 p.m.

Mysterious and wonderful Advent and Christmas carols drawn from Celtic, African American, and Early American traditions is the trademark of the “Festival of Lessons and Carols”. The concert will be held on Monday and Tuesday and is anchored by folk music legends John Kirk and Trish Miller of Greenfield Center with

CALENDAR 31 special guests Joel Rosenberger of Saratoga Springs, Dan Berggren of Ballston Spa, and Rick Bunting of Bainbridge, and includes Field Horne and Theresa LaGattuta-Bruno of Saratoga Springs and Kristin McCabe of Charlton. The concert is free.

The public is invited for festive refreshments afterward. “Lessons and Carols” has been presented annually since 1994. For further information, call (518) 885-1031.

Tuesday, December 15 Havurah Vatik December Event Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All Saratoga area seniors, 55 plus, are welcome to join us for our December event. Join local musicians of the Adirondack Klezmer Band for a rollicking celebration of the Hannukah festival. Instrumentalists Al Wadler, clarinet; Bob Orban and Matt Collins, trumpet; Jim Fuchs, sax; Ray Rabl, drums; Ian Dingman, bass; Sherry Shevy, accordion; Bruce North, cello; Barbara Rosoff and Judy Korot, violin will treat us to traditional melodies and dances of Eastern Europe: the “voice of the Jewish heart.” A festive catered lunch featuring Latkes follows the program. Contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730, mailbox 4, or havurahvatik@hotmail.com by December 9 if you are planning to attend the luncheon, need to cancel your reservation, or if you need transportation. To contact Havurah Vatik for any other reason, you can email the co-chairs: Ellen Steinberger at rmsets@optonline.net or Caroline Seligman at jollysel0@gmail.com.

Pieroghi Sale Christ the Savior Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, Pick up 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, Farmer’s cheese & very limited prune pieroghi may be ordered. Call (518) 363-0001.

With holidays coming soon, please get your orders in as soon as possible.

Genealogy Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 10 a.m.

The Schuylerville Library Genealogy group will meet to dive in to local history, family lore, and learn new tips every month. For more information call (518) 695-6641.

Wednesday, December 16 Fish Dinner Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

New England clam chowder, choice of broiled or fried fish, Au gratin potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years), $9 military (active or retired) with ID card, $6 children 5-12, children under 5 free, $10 all take-out’s.

Cash bar available. Call (518) 5842585 for more information.

Thursday, December 17 Books and Teas Discussion Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

“The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown will be the topic of the book discussion.

Books and Tea is an ongoing reading group that meets each month from September through June. Copies of the book may be obtained in the Reading Group Choices collection or by placing holds on the online public catalog.

Stop by at the Information Desk for any assistance. Come on down and join us for good conversations around books!

No registration required.

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

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Family Yoga at the Saratoga Farmers' Market Saratoga Spa State Park, Lincoln Baths Building, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Family Yoga is back at our winter market (NovemberApril). On the third Saturday of every month, certified yoga instructor Patty Rodecker will hold free Family Yoga classes.

The 30-minute classes will be family-friendly and designed for yogis of all ages and abilities.

Bring your mat or just wear your sneakers and enjoy a gentle, fun program designed to put a smile on your face and peace in your heart. Please register ahead by emailing Julia at: Julia@ saratogafarmersmarket.org.

4th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl for Alzheimer's Raise your Pint & Raise Hope & Awareness at our 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl on Saturday, December 19th. The crawl begins at the Barrelhouse, located at 68 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, for registration at noon. The crawl will walk throughout the great city of Saratoga Springs. Buy tickets and get info at www. crawltoga. com. The crawl will have food at three locations, plus drink specials at every bar from $2-$4.

Each ticket includes food, bar specials, free Xmas swag and a custom pub crawl mug for the first 100 registered. There will be a silent auction of gift cards, prize baskets and so much more. Some of the bars will be having individual giveaways.

100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Alheimer's Association of Northeastern New York.

Annual Members' Show Saratoga Arts is proud to present our Annual Members' Show, on display in the Arts Center Gallery beginning December 21 through December 31. A staff and visitor favorite, our Annual Members' Show presents 180 members

artists from around the region in our main gallery, with works ranging from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, ceramics and photography.

This ever-popular, year-end show is a great opportunity for our established and emerging member artists to display their best artworks in a professional exhibition at The Arts Center Gallery and celebrate their many talents with fellow artists and the community. All artworks are available for purchase and would make a great gift this holiday season. Admission is free.

Christmas Gifts and Decorations Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., in Schuylerville has Christmas gifts and decorations with home goods for all holiday parties. Come and check out our gently used clothes, shoes, books, etc., for men, women and children.

Second Hand Rose is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas. The Shop has continuous in store sales of first class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds after expenses are given back to Community Service Organizations. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.

The Puppet People Present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" A Charles Dickens holiday classic, this show features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a professional soundtrack that includes many holiday favorites, and a giant 9-foot parade puppet. This program is for ages five and older. Pick up free tickets at the Saratoga Springs Public Library located at 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Shows are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free admission.

18th Annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run Begin the First Night celebration

right by joining the run before the huge New Year's event.

Start and finish on the beautiful Skidmore campus. The first 3/4 mile is a gradual uphill on the perimeter road. The course exits the campus at Clinton Avenue and continues to Greenfield Avenue, continuing up North Broadway and back to campus.

This is a moderately challenging course, including both hills and downgrades. Registration is limited to 1,500 runners. Due to the overwhelming success of this run, and having to closeout registration several years in a row, there will be no day of race registration. To register, visit https://www.zippyreg. com/online_reg/registration. php?eventID=641 . Cost is $30.

First Night Saratoga 2016 First Night Saratoga is New York's largest New Year's event outside of NYC. For 20 years, First Night Saratoga has been the go-to event for families ringing in the New Year. As we planned for our 20th anniversary, we asked hundreds of people what they wanted to see and hear and this year's program is a reflection of that. We have brought in the best from all over the spectrum of arts: musicians, dancers, magicians, and even a few psychics. We worked with dozens of venues and nearly one thousand volunteers and performers to bring you the biggest First Night Saratoga event the region has ever seen.

The evening starts with 1,500 people running in our First Night 5K and ends with SPAC's 50th Anniversary First Night Fireworks display by Northstar Fireworks in Congress Park.

Cost is only $15. Children under 12 are free. CDTA will provide shuttle service from Wilton Mall to Saratoga Arts at 5:30 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. and from Saratoga Arts to the Wilton Mall at 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. after the fireworks.

Polar Plunge Celebrate First Day in Lake George - New Year's Day Polar Plunge Swim in Shepard Park, Lake George. Family activities, Polar Plunge New Year's Day swim. Dip in the frigid water and see how

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015 far you get. The first 400 swimmers will take the plunge at 1 p.m., followed by each group of 400 every 1/2 hour.

Pre-register at Duffy's Tavern, Amherst St., Lake George on Thursday, December 31, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or 10:30 a.m. on January 1. Admission is free for onlookers. For more information call (518) 668-5323; or visit, www. lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Hattie's 15th Annual Mardi Gras Benefit In honor of their 50th Anniversary, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the proud beneficiary of the 15th Annual Hattie's Mardi Gras.

Michael Panza and his team from Fine Affairs will transform the Canfield Casino into "New Orleans of the North." Guests will enjoy the culinary expertise of Chef Jasper Alexander, dance the night away to the sounds of Garland Nelson and Soul Session, the band and so much more. The event will be held at the Canfield Casino, located in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs on January 16, from 6 – 10 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.spac.org/ events/2016/01/16/hatties-15thannual-mardi-gras-party.

A Purple Tie Affair Come to the Museum of Dance on January 16 at 7 p.m. for the third annual Purple Tie Affair.

You'll enjoy delicious food and drinks from Longfellows, live music from The Accents, dancing, raffles, and prizes in support of two great causes: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Nick's Fight to Be Healed Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Wear your favorite cocktail party attire and be sure to wear something purple to show your support. Visit http:// www.purpletieaffair.org for more information. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a great night at the Museum of Dance and to support the causes fighting against blood cancers.

Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga Join us at the popular and highly anticipated Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at

Camp Saratoga on Scout Road.

Luminaries will glow along 2.5 miles of groomed trails. Along the way you will find fields and forests, warming bonfires and plenty of hot chocolate. The terrain is suitable for all levels and ages and includes a smaller 1 mile loop. Participants can dropin anytime during the evening, no registration is needed.

Snowshoes and cross-country skis will be available on a firstcome first-serve basis in the I.P Winter Lodge off of Parking lot #2. The rental fee is $5 per person for non-members. Parking will be directed by Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park. This event is weather permitting.

Call (518)450-0321 for more information. We are still looking for volunteers for the event, please call if you are interested in helping out.

Ryan’s Run Ryan's Run, sponsored by Saratoga Springs Teachers Association, is a 5K run/walk at Saratoga Spa State Park at the Warming Hut on May 21, 2016. All proceeds go to support families with MIOP and to fund research. The race is chip timed by AREEP. Register at www.curemiop.org.

Looking for Volunteers CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help, and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time.

Please visit www.captaincares. org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185.

CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park.

CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares. org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

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Flower and Fruit Mission’s Snow Ball SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Flower and Fruit Mission held their annual Snow Ball fundraiser on Saturday, December 5 at the Canfield Casino.

The Flower and Fruit Mission has been supporting the maternity services at Saratoga Hospital since 1904. Mission volunteers raise money for the William J. Hickey Women’s Services unit and provide scholarships for advanced nursing education. Last year’s Snow Ball raised over $20,000, which specifically went toward nine recliner chairs that have been placed in maternity rooms.

Snow Ball featured a sitdown dinner at the Casino, with complementary beer and wine by Mazzone Catering. The highlight of the live auction was a Miami Heat package that included tickets to a game and a signed basketball.

For more information about the Flower and Fruit Mission, visit saratogahospital.org/about-us/volunteering/ flower-and-fruit-mission.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico.

Jeffrey Halstead, Susan Halstead, Joyce Ure and Barbara Ferraro.

Steve Dorsey, Stacie Arpey and Dr. Susan Dorsey.

Lois and David Arakelian.

Gala chairs Colleen Carlson and Mylea Aldrich.

Lisa Miller, Rebecca Beers and Amy Raimo.

Nancy and Al DalPos.

Marcia and Jerry MacDonald.

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29th Annual Victorian Streetwalk SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Victorian Streetwalk took place on Thursday, December 3, following the Downtown Business Association’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

After Christmas carols

by Girl Scouts, Mayor Joanne Yepsen lit the tree at 435 Broadway at 6 p.m. Shortly after, Santa and his elves arrived at Santa Cottage to visit with the children. Santa and Mrs. Claus were joined by live reindeer.

Over 35 sites in Downtown Saratoga Springs featured free entertainment, including fiddlers, a cappella singing, choral singing, saxophone players, a brass group, ballet dancers, face painting and much more.

The fun continued until 10 p.m. throughout downtown.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico.

Shanel Kelly with Santa.

Michael Millis & Sharon Jenkins.

Kathryn and Bill Taylor.

John and Orion Kribs with Doug Moodyv

Racing City Chorus performs.

Santa plays the saxophone.

Moshe Bruin rides around with menorah.

Trodder Furlong.

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Saratoga City Ballet Brings Back The Nutcracker

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga City Ballet is back in full force with their enchanting holiday performance of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, December 19 at Saratoga Springs High School.

The Saratoga City Ballet is a non-profit organization that provides committed dance students opportunities to perform in a professional setting and in quality shows. Last fall’s performance of “The Nutcracker” had to be cancelled, as the muchloved Saratoga City Ballet was on the verge of collapsing. Their school closed and they lost their performance venue at Skidmore College.

“We own all our own props, costumes, everything, so we had to figure out what to do with it all” said Ava Marco, President of

the Board and Executive Director at Saratoga City Ballet. “We had a nine member board that met and crunched numbers to see if we could open our own school.

We rallied together and opened a brand new studio in Wilton.”

After much dedication, hard work and fundraising to keep the organization alive, Saratoga City Ballet is back on its feet, welcoming students back to classes, and now, preparing for “The Nutcracker,” a community favorite that could very well have been lost.

This will be the 22nd year Saratoga City Ballet has put on the show.

“The difference with this show is that it’s done all by students,” said Marco. “Most people, when they see the show, they forget they’re watching young dancers. It feels like they are watching a professional ballet. It’s that kind of experience. It’s awe-inspiring.”

The performance on December 19 is the second act of the famous ballet, known as “Land of Sweets.” There will be an introduction of the first act to round out the story.

“I saw the first rehearsal the other night. This is an adorable, talented show. I’m very excited about it,” said Marco.

Saratoga City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will be performed at Saratoga Springs High School, in the Loewenburgh Auditorium, on Saturday, December 19. There is a performance at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., with doors opening 30 minutes before the show. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for seniors and children under 12. Tickets can be bought online at brownpapertickets.com or at the door. For more information, please visit saratogacityballet. com.

Photos provided.

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Comedy Winner Crowned, More Shows to Come

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Make Me Laugh: Albany was a competition designed to find the funniest comedian in the Capital

Region and it found him. Usama Siddiquee was crowned winner of Make Me Laugh on November 14, after several hilarious rounds of competing with some of the funniest people in the area. Now he’s back to perform in Saratoga

Springs on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. at the Parting Glass Pub as part of Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour.

Siddiquee will be joined by comedian and creator of Make Me Laugh, Dan Frigolette, as

well as comedian John Saponaro and winner of Make Me Laugh: Binghamton, Jim Mencel.

“I had such a blast,” said Siddiquee of the Make Me Laugh: Albany contest. “The real joy in these competitions is meeting comics from different cities. It was fun to meet the people who do their thing here.”

When asked how it felt to win, Siddiquee replied, “It was awesome! But I feel like you have to temper these wins with a dose of ego check. The road is much longer and I have to make sure I don’t lose myself. So anytime I win, I tell myself the joy is in the

work and not the winning.”

Comedy’s Best Kept Secret will also be at Comedy Works, 388 Broadway in Saratoga, on December 26, with performances at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Tickets to the events on December 11 at Parting Glass Pub and December 26 are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door. For tickets to the December 11 show, visit Eventbrite.com. For tickets to the show on December 26, visit comedyworks.com/ Saratoga/.

For more information about Make Me Laugh competitions, visit laughusa.org.

Usama Siddiquee, the winner of Make Me Laugh: Albany.

Community Band Performs Holiday Concert BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa Community Band will offer a public performance of holiday music on Wednesday, December 16 in the auditorium at Ballston Spa High School, located at 220 Ballston Ave. The performance will offer a broad array of musical styles, ranging from traditional carols to selections from show tunes, including “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Nutcracker Suite,” “Feliz Navidad,” and many more.

Now in its tenth year of music-making, the Community Band is directed by Tracy DeRagon, chair of the music

program at Ballston Spa Central Schools. The group is made up of community members and students from Saratoga and surrounding counties. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School; new members are always welcome.

The band has previously performed at Saratoga ArtsFest, Lake George Community Band Festival, Ballston Spa’s Wiswall Park summer concerts, Proctor’s Theater and many other venues throughout the region.

The December 16 concert is free, open to the public, and begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visitballstonspacommunityband.org

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Miracle on 34th Starts at HMT Friday The classic story, “Miracle on 34th Street,” will be premiering at Home Made Theater (19 Roosevelt Dr.) on Friday, December 11. Perfect for people

of all ages, the show will run until December 20. Performance dates and times are December 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., December 12, 13 and 20 at 1 p.m., and December

Front: Kris Kringle (Patrick Quinn), Susan (Katherine Roginski) Back: Fred (Frank Perilli), Doris (Laura Graver). Photo provided.

19 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. For more information, visit homemadetheater.org.

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

week of 12/11-12/17 friday, 12/11: Good Sir, 9 Pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 PossumHaw, 7 Pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Black Abbey, 8 Pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Justin Joyner, 7 Pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Jukebox Night, 9 Pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Jeanine Marie Trio, 7 Pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Erin Harkes Duo, 9 Pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Rich Ortiz, 10 Pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Sidetracked, 5:30 Pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 DJ Stantastic, 10:30 Pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Hairband Riot, 8 Pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Tim Olsen Quartet, 9 Pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 The Guys, 9 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Dan Sherwin, 6:30 Pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Driftwood w/ Blk Mtn Symphony, Acoustic Trauma, 9 Pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Sugat Pill, 8 Pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 JJ + the Impacts, 9 Pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour, 9 Pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Rich Clements Duo, 8:30 Pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Seth Warden Trio, 6 Pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Steve Candlen, 6:30 Pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587.9694 The Refrigerators, 8 Pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

saturday, 12/12: The Road Kings, 6:30 Pm @ Almost Saratoga — 587.0048 The Schmooze, 9 Pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Bluegrass Jam, 9:30 am @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Robinson + Rohe’s Lightbox Christmas, 8 Pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Don Hoffman, 7:30 Pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 John Eisenhardt, 7 Pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Motion Blur, 9 Pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 Pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Slow Burn, 9:30 Pm @ Foggy Notions — 252.1007 Folding Money, 9 Pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Skippy + the Pistons, 10 Pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Phillip the Meat Box, 10:30 Pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk Jazz Duo, 6:30 Pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 The Refrigerators, 8 Pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Nelson Esposito Quintana, 9 Pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Dustin DeLuke, 6 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Genna + Jesse, 9 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 David John, 6:30 Pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Ugly Sweater Party feat. Alex English,

more, 9 Pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Scott Garling Band, 8 Pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Citizens Treasure, 9 Pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Hair of the Dog, 7 Pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 Pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Pat Decker, 3 Pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 Matt Cosgrove, 6:30 Pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587.9694 DeeJay Element, 9 Pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

sunday, 12/13: Tall Heights, 7 Pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Olivia Quillo, 6 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Rich Clements Band, 3 Pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463

monday, 12/14: Jeff Walton, 6:30 Pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Tim Wechgelaer, 7:30 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

tuesday, 12/15: Rich Ortiz, 9 Pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 Pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Feeny, 9 Pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Mark Pratt, 5:30 Pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

wednesday, 12/16: Songwriters Workshop, 7 Pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Masters of Nostalgia, 8:30 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Open Mic, 9 Pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Celtic Session, 7 Pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9 Pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875

thursday, 12/17: Marcus Ruggiero, 7 Pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Open Mic, 7 Pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 6 Pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 Pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Becky Walton + Mike Steiner, 8 Pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 Pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Chris Carey + Mike O’Donnell, 8 Pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 Pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Celtic Session, 7 Pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Mark Pratt, 5:30 Pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881 WEQX presents USS, 7 Pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

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DAR Honors Vietnam Vets SARATOGA SPRINGS – On Saturday December 5 at the New York State Military Museum, the Saratoga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented pins and certificate to over 25 Vietnam Veterans in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary

of the Vietnam War. Senator Roy McDonald, a Vietnam Veteran, spoke about remembrance of all veterans. Other speakers were Jim Coyne, Vietnam Veteran, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Tom Lewis representing Senator Kathy Marchione. All of

the Saratoga Springs City Council were there to support the veterans. A reception followed with delicious sandwiches and cake made by the Saratoga Chapter DAR members.

Take a look at this week’s newest club members!

Ethan

Maggie

Olivia

Sara

20K Toys on Train SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dunkin’ Donuts volunteers handed out toys and winter coats when the Marine Corps Reserves’ Dunkin’ Donuts Toys for Tots Train stopped at the Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station on Sunday, December 6. The train distributed winter coats and more than 20,000 toys to children and nonprofit organizations in 11 underserved communities in New York State on December 5 and 6. The train’s two-day run was supported by a $30,000 contribution from Dunkin’ Donuts, bringing its seven-year grand total to $200,000 in support of the Toys for Tots campaign.

Tooth Fairy Club is sponsored by:

Nicole M. Byrne, D.M.D Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Road Gansevoort, New York 12831 (518) 226-6010

Call for Go Fund Me: Wreath-Laying Lori Bussing Local Saratoga Springs resident Lori (Aspelund) Bussing, 56, is seeking help for her cancer treatment through a Go Fund Me page. She is raising funds to see a specialist at Mount Cedars-Sinai in California. She has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer stage 4. She is a 1977 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.

Her fundraising page is located at www.gofundme.com/a5mxtc.

Volunteers

If you would like to help place holiday wreaths on the graves of the Veterans at the Saratoga National Cemetery, please feel free to drop by at noon on Saturday, December 12. There will be people of all ages placing wreaths on graves.

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See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 46 5 COLLEAGUE OF BORIS 6 GET OUT 7 OPTIONS ABOVE “NONE OF THE ABOVE” 8 POINTED END 9 ORG. CREATED BY THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 10 ILIAC LEAD-IN 11 MAGICIAN’S WAY OUT, MAYBE 12 WHOLE NUMBER 13 TEAM LISTS 19 FILL THE HOLD 21 APHID PREDATOR 24 TYPE OF MALWARE 25 BRISTLE 30 SLOW FLOW 32 WESTERN STAR MAKEUP 33 POP-UPS, E.G. 34 COZY RETREAT 35 HAD TO WEAR THE WINNING TEAM’S

JERSEY, SAY 36 DECIDES 37 VIVA __ 38 LIKE SOME FILES 39 CARBON-14, E.G. 43 NARROW CUT 44 SCRUBS 45 PUTS AWAY 46 RICKY GERVAIS’ FORTE 47 DEMANDS, AS PAYMENT 49 “ZUT __!”: FRENCH EXCLAMATION 51 IN FRONT 52 HOITY-TOITY TYPES 54 “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” CONVICT MAGWITCH 58 STAT FOR CLAYTON KERSHAW 59 BUSY ONE THAT HAS MADE ITS MARK IN THIS PUZZLE’S FIVE LONGEST ANSWERS

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: Lawful, Legal Lawful means rightful or in accordance with the law.

The elder son is the lawful heir to much of the estate.

He transferred the ownership of the property in a lawful way.

Legal means relating to the law.

The legal arena is addressing the downloading of various media.

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

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Area High School Stars Named to State Field Hockey Team On Sunday, December 6, three seniors from area High Schools were named to the New York State Field Hockey Team.

Senior midfielder Elise Zwicklbauer from Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake, and senior forwards

Marisa Larkin of Saratoga and Kaitlyn Gunter of Schuylerville earned selection. They were among several Section 2 representatives to the state team that were announced during the Capital District Field Hockey Luncheon.

State Field Hockey Players From Section 2: Player – Position - School Kaitlyn Gunter – F- Schuylerville Jillian Rizzo – M- Queensbury Willow Carey- G- Gloversville Stephanie Hand – F - Queensbury Carlyanne Cicero - M - Taconic Hills Kelsie Reed – M - Germantown Laylah Thompson -M -Taconic Hills Mary Beth Zahnleuter – M- Emma Willard Elise Zwicklbauer – M - Burnt Hills Marisa Larkin – F - Saratoga Emily Fraser – M -Shenendehowa Liz Ryan- F- Hoosick Falls Ally Burdick –F- Hoosick Falls Sabrina Whitehouse- F - Greenwich

Clockwise from top right: BH/BL Midfielder Elise Zwicklbauer (4), Schuylerville Forward Kaitlyn Gunter (1), and Saratoga Forward Marisa Larkin (25) were named to the all-New York State Team. Photos by MarkBolles.com

DeGregory and Hanks Named All-America SARATOGA SPRINGS— Skidmore College field hockey seniors Dani DeGregory (Greenwich, N.Y.) and Jenn Hanks (Niskayuna, N.Y.) were selected to Division III AllAmerica teams as announced on December 7 by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

DeGregory was named to the Longstreth/NFCA All-America First- Team for the second straight year. She was the 2015 Liberty League Offensive Player of the

Dani DeGregory. Photo provided.

Year and is a three-time first-team all-region selection. This year she led the nation in points (4.11) and assists per game (1.05) and was second in goals per game (1.53).

In 2015, she had 29 goals and 20 assists for 78 points.

She finished her career ranked among the NCAA III All-Time scoring leaders with 102 goals (10th) and 58 assists (T-9th) for 262 points (T-6th). She is seventh alltime in points per game with 3.12.

Hanks earned second-team

honors for the second consecutive year. She was selected Liberty League first team honors for a second time and is a three-time allregion selection (first team twice).

She had eight goals and five assists for 21 points as a defender and ranked first in the Liberty League and 16th nationally with nine defensive saves.

Skidmore was nationally ranked all-season, finishing with a 13-6 overall and 4-2 Liberty League record.

Jenn Hanks. Photo Provided.

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Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Saratoga Places Second in Kauth Tourney

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – The fifteenth annual Don Kauth Memorial Tournament took place in a round-robin format on Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5 at Clifton Park Arena and Weibel Avenue rink – honoring Kauth, a Saratoga Springs resident who tragically lost his life on 9/11 while working at the World Trade Center. Don was 51 years old and was an avid supporter of Saratoga Springs Youth Hockey.

Participating were Saratoga Springs and Shenendehowa, as well as Mamaroneck and St. Joe’s Collegiate Prep from Buffalo.

Saratoga rebounded from a Friday night 5-3 loss to eventual tournament winner Mamaroneck, with a strong 4-2 victory over St. Joe’s on Saturday afternoon, which clinched second place in the tournament for the Blue Streaks. In Saturday’s contest, Saratoga goalkeeper Tom Fornabia recorded 28 saves, and Blue Streak goals were recorded

by Josh Dagle, Brendan Coffey, Jake Fauler and Ryan Robens.

Coffey was named outstanding Defenseman for the Tournament.

Photos by Francesco D’Amico

Elliott Hungerford (9) leads a rush into the offensive zone

Josh Dagle (25) tallies for Saratoga

Jake Fauler (24) scores for Blue Streaks

Coach Dave Torres shouts encouragement.

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As Winter Sports Begin, Kudos To Autumn’s Heroes

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY I haven’t said much about the high school scene from this past fall, so I feel it’s time to extend my congratulations.

Football has always been one of my favorite sports. There’s nothing like it for excitement. My wife Ann and I are college football fans, we’ve been followers of the Miami Hurricanes for about 10 years now.

Caitlyn, our daughter is a ‘Canes’ alumni, so, you can see where the attraction developed. We have gone

through the ups and downs with the University of Miami football drama. As most of you know, it’s been sort of a not-so-pretty tale of dysfunction and disappointment.

Following football is fun and interesting for us. Our son-in-law was a high school quarterback in Colorado, his dad was his coach, an alumnus of Colgate University, and he was quarterback there before he injured his shoulder.

Now that I have laid out my interest in football, let me continue with my congratulations to the Saratoga Springs High School Football Team for their dream season. A lot of credit goes to the coaching staff of the Blue Streaks, lead by Head Coach Terry Jones, for a terrific job. No matter how good the coaching is, the biggest kudos always have to go to the players. After all, the players did all of the physical work that their coaches taught them to execute. Losing the final game for the State Championship does not take away from such an extraordinary season.

I know it hurts. One of my Saratoga basketball teams, the Blue Streaks of 1978, was also undefeated until the championship game of the AA sectionals. We lost by one point to Niskayuna, who then, literally, ran through the state tournament for the championship. My former players and I still feel the hurt, but it was a dream season.

Congratulations to the 2015 Blue Streaks Football Team!

So, as autumn fades, there is still another super successful team, and I should use ditto marks, because it’s deja vu over and over again, for what this program has accomplished over the past two plus decades. The Blue Streaks Cross Country program has done it again, another Girls’ Federation Championship. The husband and wife coaching team of Art and Linda Kranick are not strangers to these state titles. I lost count, but they have numerous league, sectional, state, federation and national championships to their credit in cross country and track.

Last I knew, and this has probably changed, they have 75 Sectional Championships, including indoor track and outdoor track. No kidding! Congratulations to them and their team, and to Aidan Tooker, who placed first in the boys’ Federation Meet.

I’m not done, I would like to pass on another congratulations, and this one goes to the Saratoga High School Girls’ Tennis program. Coach Tim O’Brien, whose last year’s team won the AA team sectionals, but this year was a little different. His number one singles player, Rachel McDonald, won the Sectional Singles Championship and finished 5th overall in the states. My good friend Tim is as dedicated as they come to the Saratoga tennis program, for both boys and girls. The boys’ season is a spring sport, and the girls play in the fall.

This was a great fall season for athletics at Saratoga Springs High School. There’s a really good group of athletes for the Blue Streaks and hopefully it’ll carry

over into the winter and spring.

I know you think I’m done, but I’m not and I would like to express another congratulations to a group of high school golfers.

The Saratoga Central Catholic Golf Team, led by their coach and mentor Dale Long, the Saints have not lost a match in 3 years.

Coach Long, who took over for the late Mike Beson two years ago, has had nothing but great success from the get-go. He has a fine group of athletes, both boys and girls, and they have won 4 consecutive sectional titles. Great job to all!

If I failed to mention any other Saratoga team, I apologize. I must also mention a couple more Saratoga County school teams.

Sporting a great soccer season was Ballston Spa, going unbeaten and losing in the state tournament’s championship game. Finally, kudos to the Schuylerville High School Football Team for their successful season. Congrats to the Scotties and the Black Horses.

Stepping Up: Capuano Ready for Bigger Role

by Nolan Rabine for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS­— With the fall sports season behind us, and champions from sports such as soccer, football and field hockey celebrating their achievements, the high school sports focus is starting to shift to winter sports - swimming, bowling, indoor track, hockey, and, of course, basketball. Coming off of a 7-7 season in the 2014 campaign, Coach Matthew Usher and the Saratoga Blue Streaks varsity boys basketball team look to build off of and improve on a decent season. With dominant players like Noah Arciero, Chris Byno, and Liam Stewart having graduated, players who have been in the program for years will be getting their chance to have an increased role in the team’s play, and the responsibility of carrying the Blue Streaks to success.

Among those players is Will Capuano, a senior who is going into his second year as a varsity basketball player for the Blue

Streaks. Capuano has played basketball for almost his entire life, and has always been known for his intense work ethic, and outworking his opponents. “Will Capuano is an extremely hard working player who is very coachable,” Coach Matthew Usher says. “His positive attitude and team-first mentality are huge assets to this program. Will has been a pleasure to coach and be around in general for the past two years. His personality and work ethic are going to serve him very well in the years to come.”

In addition to his coaches, Will’s friends and teammates have strong, positive opinions of Will, not only as a player, but also as a person. Matt Seehusen, Will’s friend and former teammate, says of his play, “Will Capuano is a work horse. He’s always looking for ways to improve his game, in both the mental and physical aspect.” Seehusen continues, “He’s a great friend. He’s someone you can always talk to, and he’s always going to do his best to help you when you’re in need.”

Despite being slightly smaller (5’11”) than a lot of his opponents at his guard position, Will has always never let that get in his way. He has always trained hard, and played aggressively, so that any disadvantage in height he has against his opponents becomes almost irrelevant. Capuano said, “I’m very excited to be a part of the team this season. It’s very different from last year when we had nine seniors, and when half of the team was over six feet tall.” He stressed the point that, despite the team’s smaller size, they still have lots of potential to win if they play together as a unit. Capuano hopes to bring good leadership to the team, and to make sure he stays as healthy as possible, so he’s in the best shape to help the team.

The Saratoga basketball team this year looks different than it did last year, but with great coaching and talented players, this team has a chance to an impact in Section 2 basketball.

Nolan Rabine is a senior at Saratoga Springs High School and an intern at Saratoga TODAY.

Will Capuano. Photo provided.

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Register now for December Vacation Week

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is taking registrations for our December Vacation Week program. Expose your child to a variety of sports and activities in a fun, supportive environment.

Sign up at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Holiday Hours

The Recreation Center and ice rinks will be closed Christmas Day - Friday, December 25 and New Years Day Friday, January 1.

The Recreation Center will be open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, December 24 and Thursday, December 31.

The Holiday schedule for the ice rinks can be found at www.SaratogaRec.com

Saratoga National Historical Park Winter Season

As the National Park Service begins a yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2016, we heartily invite all to come “FIND YOUR PARK” at Saratoga National Historical Park throughout the upcoming winter!

The park’s visitor center, located on Route 32

and 4 in Stillwater, remains open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily all winter, except Christmas and New Year’s Day and offers a film, exhibits, fiber optic map, ranger programs, museum store and a kid’s corner where children can try on soldier’s coats or play in a soldier’s tent.

The scenic tour road is closed to vehicular traffic for the winter, but remains open from sunrise to sunset for walking and biking (when conditions allow), as do the park’s 10+ miles of hiking trails for walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

New this year will be a special pilot project to groom ski trails, so be sure to stop at the visitor center for a trail map.

There are no entrance fees between now and April 30.

Other winter activities include a pilot project for tubing down the visitor center hill, ranger guided snowshoe and cross country skiing treks, and the annual Frost Faire on Saturday, January 23.

For more information about this or other events at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985, or visit www.nps.gov/sara

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 Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

A family/open swim is also offered on Saturday afternoons from noon – 2 p.m.

Additional opportunities are offered throughout the year, including adult Aqua Cardio classes and a Learn-To-Swim program in the spring.

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. Nonresidents are admitted, as space allows, for a $2 fee. The pool is closed during swim meets, 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.

Register now for Winter Programs at Rec Center

Intro to Ice Skating This program is designed to introduce adults and children as young as age 3 to the exciting world of ice skating or to build upon skills

Puzzle solutions from pg. 42 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

already learned. All ages and abilities welcome.

Classes will begin Tues Jan 5 and will be grouped by age and ability. Early Bird registration fee is $50 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $70 for non Saratoga Springs City residents.

Box Lacrosse This program is designed to teach skills and fundamentals for drills and scrimmages. Box lacrosse vastly improves a player¹s field lacrosse skills and play.

Zumba Kids and Zumba Fitness classes Kids 7-11 and teens/adults 16+ are welcome to join.

Session and drop in options available.

SkateFit SkateFit is an on-ice conditioning class for ice skaters.

Build strength, balance, and stamina while having fun on the ice. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and confidently stop.

Sign up for these and other programs at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue.

Call (518) 587-3550 x2300, email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org or visit www.SaratogaRec.com for more information.

Saratoga Springs Alumni Basketball Game

The Saratoga Springs Basketball Alumni Committee is pleased to announce that the annual Alumni basketball

game will take place on January 2, 2016 at the Saratoga High School gym at 12:30 p.m. The doors open at noon.

This year’s game will recognize “Old Timer’s”, Hall of Fame members and “Legendary Families” (2 or more members -male or female) of the same family who played basketball at Saratoga Springs High School - and is open to both alumni of the Boy’s and Girl’s basketball teams. Anyone interested in participating in the game is asked to contact either Laura Clark Cavallo at 518-221-7978, email: llc52562@aim.com; or Ty Stacey at (518) 366-0067, email: acccoach@aol.com, to register to play.

Coats for Kids Collection Box at Saratoga Auto Museum

Few things are as difficult to witness as a child without a warm coat to get him through the cold winter months. Unfortunately, millions of families in the United States cannot afford coats for their children. The Hudson Champlain Region Porsche Club of America and the Saratoga Auto Museum have set up a donation box to provide coats to children in need.

Your coats must be new or gently worn and not have any stains or tears. All types of coats for children, including parkas, heavy jackets, sweaters and windbreakers are gratefully accepted.

Week of December 11 – December 17, 2015

Streaks Take Four of Five Top Grid Honors Harvey named Class AA Empire Player of Year

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An Uplifting Experience!

West Mountain Opens New Triple Lift

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SSHS Back Dakota Harvey High-stepped his way to Player of the Year.

Photo by MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga High School locked up four of the five top awards for the Class AA Empire division football all-stars.

Senior Dakota Harvey was named the division’s Player of the Year.

Also, Saratoga quarterback Brian Williams was named Offensive Player of the Year, senior Ryan Manlapaz received All-Purpose Player of the Year honors, and Blue Streaks head coach Terry Jones was named Class AA Coach of the Year.

In addition, the Blue Streaks placed several on the first team all-star teams on offense and defense: Class AA Empire Football All-Stars First Team Offense QB George Marinopoulos Junior - Guilderland RB Nick DeNicola - Senior - CBA RB Carl Fiore - Senior - Shenendehowa RB Ky’ere Tillery - Junior - Albany WR Jarrell Chaney - Junior - Albany WR Nick Kondo - Senior - Saratoga WR Cameron Long - Senior - Guilderland TE Brandon Hipsley – Senior - Saratoga OL Cory McArthur - Senior - Saratoga OL Zack Regels - Senior - Saratoga OL Spencer Wickert Senior - Saratoga OL Andy Hines - Junior - Guilderland OL Luke Mysliwy – Senior- Shenendehowa K Dom Savona - Senior CBA First Team Defense DE Grayson Heyward Senior - CBA DE Brian Tucker Sophomore - CBA

DL Michael Gillooley Senior - Shenendehowa DL Tim Pasquini –Senior - Shenendehowa DL Griffin Potter – Senior - Saratoga LB Patrick Ghyll - Senior - Guilderland LB Ian Graham – Senior Ballston Spa LB Eric Stone – Senior - Saratoga DB Vincenzo Gramuglia Senior - Shenendehowa DB Robert Haughton – Senior - Saratoga DB Max Jones - Junior - CBA P Jacob Wheeler – Senior- Guilderland

QUEENSBURY – You may or may not be ready for snow, but these people certainly are!

On Friday, December 4, members of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with friends and promotional partners, officially opened a state-of-the-art triple chair lift. To celebrate the opening of the “West Express”, West Mountain did what it does best – throw a party!

And what a party it was – inside and outside! Guests were treated to a roaring bonfire and complimentary s’mores and fireworks, while inside at the East Slope Bar and Eatery, they were treated to the sounds of the Silver Arrow Band, silent auction items (including a full privilege season pass), along with food and drink.

A festive and uplifting experience for all!

Opening day is December 12, weather permitting. Stay up to date on West Mountain’s happenings at www.westmtn.net.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

Members of the West Mountain Racers Alpine Ski Team were on hand to celebrate… and grab some s’mores!

The “West Express” Officially Opens with a Bang