December 24, 2015- January 7, 2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Volume 10 • Issue 51 • December 24 – January 7, 2016

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A Lunar Christmas Present Because Saratoga TODAY readers Are on the ‘good list’ Santa has an extra gift this year – It’s not to be missed!

Featured Stories

Year in Review See pg. 10

Restaurant Shuffle See pg. 8

Pictured are Lieutenant T.J. Mulqueen (in the middle) and his buddies and shipmates, Mike Cribbs (left) and Doug Witt (right). The photo was taken on or around Christmas Day 2013 in the stateroom of the U.S.S. Alabama, a nuclearpowered ballistic missile submarine. “We have our holiday beards going,” laughed Mulqueen. “Underway, doing the job.” Photo provided.

Inside TODAY Look to the skies on Christmas night There will be our moon – shining bright!

The first since ’77 – it’s worth looking for As a Christmas full moon won’t come again ’til 2034.

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Exclusive Interview with 20 Years of “First Night” Headlining Band, NRBQ

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by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

NRBQ performing live, with Terry Adams rocking out on keyboard.

Photo by John Boydston.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, known as NRBQ, will be headlining First Night on the main stage this New Year’s Eve. NRBQ will be performing at the Saratoga Springs City Center in the main hall, with shows at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

“New Year’s Eve means a lot,” said Terry Adams, vocalist, keyboardist and founding member of the band. “Nothing stays the same and you just have to roll with the changes. We’ve been changing and getting ready for the New Year, so it makes sense for us to perform. It’s also a beautiful place to be for New Year’s.”

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Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

Man on the Street “Question: What is your New Year’s resolution? ”

Jason and Janelle Brown, with their son, Sylvan, from Saratoga Springs “To appreciate what we have.”

Tom and Emily Helin, from Troy “To Christmas shop early next year! “

Donalee Webster, from Plattsburgh “Not to complain so much and to give more positive energy. I also want to go to Kissimmee, Florida and ride the world’s tallest sky coaster and to Orlando to ride the world’s tallest slingshot.”

“To listen better.” – Kate Bernhardt (left), from Greenwich

“To be more joyful.” – Carson Rowe, from Scotia

“To listen better.” – Mia Taylor (right), from Greenwich

“To be more sociable.” – Leah Clasen, from Burnt Hills

“To be kinder to people. I’ve already started and it’s going really well!”

-Jerilyn Hogan, from Saratoga Springs “To call my mother more.” – Tony Stellato, from Saratoga Springs

“To be a better person. My resolution last year was to floss my teeth every day and I did it!”– Amie Matera, from Middle Grove “I’m already perfect!” – Jim Matera, from Middle Grove

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

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Local “King” Goes to White House!

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY GREENFIELD – Business owner and Christmas décor designer Claire Henderson learned last week that she and her company, Christmas Night, Inc., had received a special honor. Her giant 12-foot-tall Nutcracker King decoration, which Claire designed, is now standing tall in the White House State Dining Room as part of the annual holiday decorations that deck the White House halls.

Claire and her husband Donald are owners of Christmas Night, Inc., a designer and seller of nativity scenes and all-weather Christmas decorations (www.

ChristmasNightInc.com). They

reside in Greenfield, and ship their decorations worldwide from a facility in Amsterdam, NY. They have had many large clients and celebrities that have purchased their decorations since incorporating the business in 1999. But nothing like this.

“I was extremely pleased to learn that my work was selected,” Claire Henderson said. “It is a great acknowledgement of our Christmas décor and a true honor that the White House would select one of my pieces to sit alongside so many other beautiful holiday ornaments.” They learned that one of the designers that represented the White House had bought the Nutcracker King, which Claire originally designed five years ago, when one of their

– At left, The Nutcracker King has a prominent place in the White House State Dining Room at holiday time, as First Lady Michelle Obama greets children of military families.

Greenfield resident Claire Henderson designed the Nutcracker King, which is 12 feet tall and is part of the White House holiday décor.

Claire and Donald Henderson flank the Nutcracker King. The one at the White House is twice as tall – 12 feet! Photo by Sharon Castro

manufacturing partners had seen photos and video of this year’s holiday decorations.

The Henderson’s Nutcracker King joins a long tradition of decorating the White House for the holidays, dating back to 1800, during the administration of John Adams. More recently, in 1961 First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy made “The Nutcracker” her first theme for the White House’s holiday décor.

An estimated 68,000 visitors will view the Henderson’s Nutcracker King at the White House this holiday season. The King looms large (12 feet tall, weighing 284 pounds) over the State Dining Room. Video of the holiday décor can be viewed at www.whitehouse. gov/about/inside-white-house/ holidays-2015.

While their business is all about the holidays, it is anything but seasonal. Claire noted that they start bringing in products in the spring, and most designers and churches start planning their holiday décor in the summer. One of their most popular items through the years has been “Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer,”

which is big enough for the jolly one, along with two children and plenty of gifts. Claire is already at work on a new design for next year – a 10-foot toy soldier.

The Hendersons have been married for 24 years, and have resided in Saratoga County since emigrating to the U.S. from Canada in 1997. Claire is a native of Ireland, and you can sense that

she was warmed and gratified by becoming a big part of one of the most American of traditions.

“It’s an honor. Not just the honor to have a product in the White House - it’s an honor to start a company in the U.S., and to be a U.S. Citizen,” she said.

For more information, visit www.ChristmasNightInc.com

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WEEK IN REVIEW

Art and Linda Kranick Inducted into Hall of Fame SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 30 years of successful coaching in Saratoga Springs, track and field coaches Art and Linda Kranick were inducted into the New Balance Track and Field Center/ Armory Hall of Fame on Saturday, December 19, in New York City.

It had been six years since any coaches were inducted into the Armory High School Hall of Fame.

This year eight new coaches were inducted, joining the four coaches who were previously honored.

Additional honors earned by the Kranicks include New York State Cross Country Coaches of the Year, National Coaches of the Year for cross-country and indoor and outdoor track, as well as honorary referees of the Penn Relays.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

Wilton Rotary Steps Up To Help EOC

ATC Community Fund Donates $44,600 SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (ATCCF) has awarded $44,600 in Lend-A-Hand Grants to twenty-three local nonprofit organizations. The grants were presented at the Community Fund’s annual grant award reception on December 15. The name of each organization and the use of the grant funds are listed below.

Directors or representatives of the organizations were present at the reception and spoke briefly about their respective organization’s mission and how the grant will support their particular cause.

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A full list of the recipients and their uses of the grants can be found here: http://www.atccf. org/2015-grants/.

BALLSTON SPA – In response to the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council’s (EOC) Annual Appeal, The Wilton Rotary presented EOC with a check on Thursday, December 17, to make the holidays a little brighter for those in need!

Flanking EOC Executive Director Anita Paley in the EOC food pantry are Wilton Rotary members (left to right) Jim Gizzi, Robert Pommerer and Don Wildermuth. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

UPH to Receive $849,500 Grant SARATOGA COUNTY – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday, December 10, that the Capital Region will receive $98.1 million in state regional economic development funding.

The Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs received the largest grant in Saratoga

County of $849,500 to restore the historic building and hire a fulltime executive director in collaboration with Proctors Theater in Schenectady.

Additional recipients in the county include the Saratoga Rowing Association, which is to receive $35,000 to improve spectator experience including use

of drones, large screens, bleachers, a pavilion and shuttle service to downtown Saratoga Springs; the Town of Stillwater, which is to receive $50,000 for a revitalization planning study; and the Village of Corinth, which is to receive $600,000 to replace a sewage pump station and replace sewer lines.

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Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016 COURTS: Meikka C. Norman, 40, of Rexford, was sentenced on December 7 to 2-4 years in prison, and 30 days in jail, to run concurrently, after being convinced of the felony charge of offering false instruments for filing in the first degree, and the lesser charge of attempted welfare fraud in the fourth degree.

Scott H. Lortie, 26, of Moreau, pled on December 7 to the felony charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 25, 2016.

Michael C. Kissling, 30, of Troy, pled on December 9 to the felony charge of attempted forgery in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27.

James W. WeFebvre, 36, of Stillwater, pled on December 10 to the felony charge of attempted grand larceny in the third degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 21, 2016.

Suelynn E. Brown, 30, of Watervliet, pled on December 10 to the felony charge of burglary in the third degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 21, 2016.

Randal S. Staats, 53, of Rensselaer, pled on December 8 to the felony charge of driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is scheduled for January 19, 2016.

Kimberly J. Booke, 30, of Gansevoort, pled on December 10 to the felony charge of attempted grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2016.

Gregory L. Craig, 59, pled on December 9 to the felony charge of failure to report an address change within ten days. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2016.

Kenneth R. Bickmeyer, 20, of Broadalbin, pled on December 10 to the felony charge of burglary in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for January 21, 2016.

William H. Hull, 27 was arraigned on December 9 on the charges of felony criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, felony criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third egree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree.

ARRESTS: Lawrence L. McGourty, 77, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated, and

BLOTTER 5 drving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%.

Brian A. Benna, 36, of Schenectady, was arrested on November 27 and charged with driving while intoxicated.

Clifford T. Skinner, 57, of Glens Falls, was arrested on November 27 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree.

September Matteson, 37, of Glens Falls, was arrested on November 28 and charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree (under the influence), driving while intoxicated, driving with a BAC more than .08 of 1%, and an equipment violation.

Nikkia M. Michaud, 29, of Schenectady, was arrested on November 28 and charged with felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree (under the influence), drviing while intoxicated, failure

to stop at a stop sign, refusing a pre-screen test, driving with no/an expired inspection certificate, and an equipment violation.

Raymel Latham, 32, of Schenectady, was arrested on November 28 and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree.

Andrew S. Hayes, 45, of Schuyler Lake, was arrested on November 28 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, and speeding in a posted zone.

Javier A. Sanchez, 21, of Amsterdam, was arrested on November 29 on the charge of being a fugitive from justice (Sanchez was wanted in Florida on outstanding felony charges).

Cruz J. White, 27, of Salem, was arrested on November 30 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, and petit larceny.

Courtney I. Taylor, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 30 and charged with driving with no/an expire insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway, driving with no/an expired inspection certification, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, and an equipment violation.

Lia M. Gunya, 24, of Gansevoort, was arrested on December 2 and charged with assault in the third degree (with intent to cause physical injury).

Eileen F. Snyder, 66, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested on December 3 and charged with theft of services/refusal to pay for service.

Francis A. Ciervo, 63, of Scotia, was arrested on December 4 and charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, and making an unsafe lane change.

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OBITUARIES

David E. Carey

Teresa Lynn Martino

WILTON — David E. Carey unexpectedly passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Dave was born on July 10, 1950 in Troy. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Adelaide Carey as well as his brother Jack Carey and his wife Marie.

Dave attended Catholic Central High School where he graduated with a Regent’s Diploma in 1968. While attending high school he was voted Crusader of the Year in 1968 and was inducted into the Catholic Central Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 for all of his accomplishments in football, basketball and track and field. After graduating, he continued on to Junior College in Albany and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration at Siena College. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 6 years.

Dave was employed for 33 years with National Grid, retiring in 2006. He began as a service clerk and obtained several roles and managerial positions throughout his career. Dave completed his career as a Supervisor Manager of gas distribution and design.

Dave moved to Wilton in 1988 where he raised his two children Ryan and Alyssa. He had an active role in both children’s sports careers and served as coach for many teams along the way. Dave was his children’s biggest fan; his presence could always be heard from the sidelines where he never missed a game or event.

Dave spent eighteen years with his loving fiancée, Judy Keenan Doyle. Judy stayed at Dave’s side during two bouts with cancer, supporting him along the way. Dave and Judy loved to spend weekends by the pool, placing bets at the track and having lunch dates every Saturday afternoon.

Survivors include his fiancée Judy Keenan Doyle of Wilton; two children, Ryan Carey (Katrina Allen and Haiden) of Hudson Falls and Alyssa Carey (Christian Calabrese) of Saratoga Springs and his sister, Judy (Don) Wilson. He is also survived by Judy’s daughter, Megan Doyle Paterniani and husband Scott as well as their 4 children, Grace, Audrey, Gavin and Paige, who “Poppy Dave” adored; many nieces, nephews and countless friends that he considered family.

Dave will be remembered for his pride, work ethic and dedication to the New York Yankees and Giants.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs and burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Oakwood Ave. in Troy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Teresa Lynn Martino, 42, passed away suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2015 at her residence in South Glens Falls.

Born in Schenectady, she is the daughter of Ronald P. and Gail E. Olsen Martino of Ballston Lake. Teri was a graduate of Mohonasen High School and received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development from Cobleskill Community College. She was currently employed as an Account Administrator with McKesson Pharmaceuticals in Queensbury, NY. Throughout her life, she held various daycare positions and was especially fond of children and took pride in being part of their development. She also had a love of animals and cared for her two cats, Tanner and Molly, for many years. Her clever wit and humor will be greatly missed, especially during family game sessions (Scrabble), of which she was the usual winner.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by a loving sister, Patricia Ann Martino of Saratoga Springs, grandmother, Adeline Martino of Schenectady, uncles Joseph (Christine) Martino of Amsterdam, Neils Olsen of N. Augusta, SC, an aunt, Melanie (Darryl) Hicks of Ashboro, NC, and many cousins.

Friends and relatives gathered in her name on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at the Burke/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, followed by a funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Humane Society, National Institute for Mental Health or St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Katherine M. Arpey SARATOGA SPRINGS — Katherine M. Arpey passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 95. She lived in Saratoga Springs for most of her life, then resided in Ballston Spa for 27 years before moving to the Wesley Health Care Center.

Born on December 9, 1920 in W. Pawlet, VT, she was the daughter of Vincenzo and Carmella Cappabianca Di Bernardo. Katherine attended school in W. Pawlet and then Granville High School. She worked at the Mt. McGregor School for the Disabled as a psychiatric attendant for twelve years and then at the Wilton Development Center for five years before her retirement. Katherine was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs and St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Angelo (Charlie) Arpey; three brothers, Ralph, Charles and John Bernard; two sisters Mary Bernard and Bessie Zember and a grandson Michael Arpey.

Katherine is survived by her two sons, Louis (Kim) Arpey of Leesburg, FL and Anthony J. (Bonnie) Arpey of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren, Tony D. Arpey of Saratoga Springs, Jim (Cheryl) Arpey of Burlington, VT, Steve (Lori) Arpey of Amsterdam, Jamie Arpey (Joe Thompson) of Ballston Spa, Jodi (Fred) Dake of So. Glens Falls and Melissa Arpey of Porter Corners. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Katherine’s greatest joy came from her family. She relished each moment with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At Katherine’s request, there will be no

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016 viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor.

The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center, especially all those on 4th floor Victoria, for their excellent care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine’s name to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Elsie M. Jackson WILTON — Elsie M. Jackson, a life-long resident of Wilton passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2015. She was 82 years old.

Born on November 14, 1933 in Wilton, she was the daughter of the late William Ernst and Lena Ebert Ernst.

Elsie was married to James Jackson who passed away on December 29, 2003.

Mrs. Jackson’s greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her children, grandchildren and all of her family. In her leisure she enjoyed doing puzzles and embroidering.

She is predeceased by five brothers, Herbert, George, William, Albert and Ralph, and one sister, MaryLouise Hammond.

Survivors include her two sons, Andrew (Maria) of CA, and Jeffery (Gail) of Wilton, a daughter, Kathleen Hartry (Mark) of Brunswick, GA, two brothers, Larry Ernst of Saratoga Springs, and Amos (Pat) of Wilton, two sisters, Betty Cleveland of Wilton, and Rena Dyke, also of Wilton, seven grandchildren, Arlen Barndt-Jackson, Jeff and Trisha Jackson, Andrea Spain, Andrew Jackson, Lena and Randy Hartry, many great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to give thanks to all of the staff at Saratoga Hospital Nursing Home.

Family and friends gathered to remember her on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery next to her husband James.

Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center for Childhood Cancers and Blood Disorders, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany NY, 12208 Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

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Betty Lou Fitzgerald SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betty Lou Fitzgerald of Kirby Road passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 at her home. She was 87.

Born on December 17, 1928 in Corinth, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Verna Robarge Merton. Betty and her husband, the late Kenneth W. Fitzgerald, lived in Schuylerville until their retirement.

Betty and Ken were snowbirds, enjoying their retirement years wintering in Zephyre Hills, FL until returning home to Saratoga Springs in 2000. Betty was a lifelong waitress, loved to bowl and enjoyed playing bingo on Monday and Wednesday evenings. She will be loved and surely missed forever.

In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by one son, Thomas Fitzgerald of Tampa, FL. She is survived by two sons, Samuel Fitzgerald and his wife Betty of Saratoga Springs, James Fitzgerald and his wife Sue Larmon-Fitzgerald of Ponte Vedra, FL, two daughters, Bonnie Horrocks and her husband Brian of Ballston Spa, Debbie Risso and Bob Greene of Saratoga Springs, eleven grandchildren, Kenny, Ryan, Ashley, Dawn, JJ, Chad, Scott, Jesse, Shane, Jeremy, Jason and several great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends attended a service on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the funeral home.

Burial will followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Ruth A. Hollner BALLSTON SPA – Ruth A. Hollner, age 90, passed away on December 14, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 21, 1925 in Albany to the late Frederick Anamier and Anne Dana.

Ruth graduated from Albany High School.

She was a secretary at RTA in Albany for many years.

She was extremely generous. She was a kind, loving and a warm person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Ruth was the past president of Sheehy Palmer VFW Post #6776, and the past president of the Albany County VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and calling bingo at the Glendale Nursing home.

Ruth is survived by her son, William Hollner (Sherry A.), daughter-in-law, Sheila Hollner Holman, grandchildren, Pamela Jean Hollner, Mary Hollner (Ziya), William D. Hollner Jr. (Amber), Kevin M. Hollner (Lisa), David Hollner (Amy), Jennifer (John), Stephanie (Dave), Jessica (Thomas), several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Hollner, parents, and her son, Paul J. Hollner Jr. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.) in Saratoga Springs.

Interment will be at Albany Rural Cemetery, Cemetery Ave. in Albany following the service.

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Virginia Sheridan SARATOGA SPRINGS — Virginia Sheridan Litwa, a lifelong resident of Amsterdam, NY, quietly passed into eternity on December 11, 2015 at Wesley Nursing Home in Saratoga Springs. She was born in Amsterdam to Elizabeth Wallin Sheridan and Emery E. Sheridan in 1921.

She was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School, class of 1939 and married Stanley Litwa in 1946. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn Grisham of New Port Richey, FL and a son, Dr. Wallin Litwa of Malta and Clearwater, FL, grandchildren Mark Litwa of New York City, Christine Litwa of Alexandria, VA, Matthew Litwa of Charlottesville, VA, Michelle Quarantotto of Lynchburg, VA, step-grandchildren Jennifer Carman-Clark of Elmira, NY, Gregory Carman of Utica, NY and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Emery and Wallin Sheridan and a sister, Betty Sheridan.

For many years she worked at Tesiero’s Pharmacy as a clerk and Park Hill Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide. She was a communicant at St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam and was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her husband, children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

Donations may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at the Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Online condolences may be left at TunisonFuneralHome.com.

Irene G. Bowman Wilton – Irene G. Bowman, 95, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born in St. Regis Falls, NY, to the late David and Susan (Carlin) Galloway.

Irene grew up in the Capital Region and is a graduate of SUNY Cortland and SUNY Albany. Upon completing her master’s degree, she moved to New Rochelle in 1953 where she began her teaching career at the Trinity School.

She taught in the same school district until her retirement in 1975. In 2009 Irene moved to Saratoga Springs to be closer to family.

In addition to her parents Irene is predeceased by her husband, Edwin R. Bowman.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan Rose of Saratoga Springs; her son, Ronald Bowman of Allen, TX; her sister, Shirley Gore of Oakland, CA; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations can be made in memory of Irene to St. Clement’s Church (231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

In Memoriam Happy Birthday to Noelle Sarah Johnsen Hello, from the other side we have spent four birthdays apart and it feels like a million. Look up to the sky today and wish Noelle Sarah Johnsen a Happy 21st Birthday and peach rings. Love, Mom

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NEWS

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

Saratoga’s 2016 Restaurant Shuffle

by Eli King for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — 2016’s culinary calendar of events promises a landmark year for residents and tourists, as new restaurants, world-class talent, creative concepts, and the relocation of a local favorite add to Saratoga County’s culinary and cultural scene.

Maestro’s move from the Van Dam (they closed in November) to McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton, has created a domino effect of activity: in its place at 353 Broadway, world-renowned chef and restaurant Hall of Famer Gray Kunz will open a luxury steakhouse, combining his masterful style with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Maestro’s former head chef, Danny Petrosino, will embark on his own venture at Capriccio Saratoga’s location (closing Jan 1), with his creative, small-scale concept, Osteria Danny, in January. A handful of other newcomers, like Hamlet & Ghost craft cocktail bar

on Caroline Street, are focusing on homegrown ingredients and recipes that will have an exponential effect on supporting our local economy in the new year and beyond.

Here is an overview of some of the newest developments to look for in the New Year: 13 North 2955 State Route 9 in Malta (in front of Roosevelt Inn and Suites) Fare: American, prepared to order using fresh local ingredients Opening: Now open 13 North is owned by Larry and Patti Waver, former owners of D-Line Pub in Ballston Spa, which closed in May. Their happy hour runs weekdays from 5 - 7 pm, offering $5 house wine and $1 off beer.

Reviewers are saying “best steak I can remember,” and “fish and chips were the best this side of Buffalo.”

More info: Menu, specials, reviews and more available on the restaurant’s Facebook page or 13North.com Hamlet & Ghost 24 Suite 1 Caroline Street,

Saratoga Springs (corner of Maple and Caroline Street) Fare: Craft cocktails and shareable small plates ranging from $9-$15 Opening: January 2016 Be sure to try their signature house made juices, bitters, and tinctures (herbal extracts). Inspired by the bars and bartenders of the early 1900s, this tavern’s distinctive style centers on guaranteed seating (leave your name at the door, groups allowed in as others exit) to create a comfortable and classic experience. Brendan Dillon (Max London’s, and Verde Restaurant at Stratton Mountain, VT), Chall Gray (seasoned craft bar operator), and Alex Straus (17 year hospitality veteran) are behind the venture. “One of the drinks we will be doing is called The Spice Hound,” says Dillon, “a mix of Anejo Tequila, Ancho Chile Liqueur, Cocoa Nib Tincture and Grapefruit Bitters.

Menu items will include a Southern Cured Ham Board and ‘Food Truck’ style Steak Frites. Can’t wait to mix you a drink!”

For more info: Check out Hamlet & Ghost’s Facebook page for updates Maestro’s McGregor Links Country Club 359 Northern Pines Road, Wilton Fare: Upscale American Opening: April 2016 (soft opening March 2016) Only four miles from their longtime home at the Van Dam, their new club location allows the business to expand their Symphony Catering division (of which owners Bill Donovan and Nicholas Adie are partners) while accommodating their loyal restaurant fan-base. Maestro’s will continue to offer their much-loved menu of signature dishes.

For more info: MaestrosAtTheVandam.com

Map of changes to the restaurant scene for 2016. Graphic by Eli King.

(under construction) or the restaurant’s Facebook page Morton’s The Steakhouse Saratoga Casino and Raceway (new hotel) - 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs Fare: USDA prime-aged beef, seafood, and hand-picked produce Opening: June 2016 Morton’s is owned by Landry’s Inc., which is based in Houston, Texas, and owns Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Rainforest Cafe and other nationally-recognized brands. This will be the first Morton’s north of Westchester County in New York.

The 6,500 square foot space will be able to accommodate 160 guests, and the Casino is expected to announce a second national restaurant chain to the new hotel in the coming weeks.

For more info: Visit Mortons.com and SaratogaCasino.com begun Osteria Danny 26 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs (what is currently Capriccio Saratoga) Fare: Wood-fired pizza and shareable small plates Opening: January 2016 Osteria Danny will offer a simplified one page menu and daily blackboard specials by Chef-Owner Danny Petrosino. Petrosino is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, former head Chef at nearby Maestro’s at the Van Dam, and also owned and operated popular Mio Posto in Saratoga Springs.

For more info: See the restaurant’s Facebook page

Salt & Char 353 Broadway in Saratoga Springs (adjacent to the Adelphi Hotel) Fare: Upscale steakhouse featuring locally sourced ingredients Opening: March 2016 World-renowned Chef Gray Kunz is behind this highly anticipated venture, working with The Adelphi Hospitality Group and Richbell Capital, who owns the adjacent Adelphi Hotel currently under renovation. Chef Kunz’s style of cooking will “take the steakhouse concept - which is very primal of meat and fire - and refine it,” says Toby Milde, President of Richbell Capital. Kunz’s masterful culinary style will highlight as many locally sourced ingredients as possible, which are part of what attracted Kunz to the area. “Chef [Kunz] considers the upstate region to be the breadbasket of New York,” says Milde, “with access to the freshest ingredients to be found anywhere.”

For more info: Website in development These developments are also on par with the National Restaurant Association’s top trend predictions for 2016, with the top three being locally sourced meats and seafood, chef-driven concepts, and local produce sourcing.

Diners with access to great food and drinks will also have a dining experience that is sustainable, allowing this “restaurant shuffle” to feed both Saratoga’s people and its growing economy.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

NEWS 9

Home for the Holidays

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Few understand how precious it is to be home for the holidays as well as our men and women in service. We caught up with a couple of sailors this week at the U.S. Naval Support Unit in Saratoga Springs to get a picture of holiday life in service.

Command Senior Chief Jeff Simpson reported to the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Saratoga Springs in August this year, and Lieutenant T.J. Mulqueen reported as an executive officer in May. Neither is spending Christmas at home, but Simpson feels fortunate that his family has joined him in Saratoga Springs for his three-year term of service here.

“Whenever you transfer, if you have family they can travel with you, to where you are going,” said Simpson. “We live in town, my wife, Stephanie, and I and our two boys, Nixon (9), and Kaleb (8). Home for us is in Tiffin, OH, and last year the boys got us up around 5 in the morning. It’s just a joy watching their faces as they open up everything; I love it to death. The look on their faces when the wrapping paper comes off – that’s the good stuff. Oh, and whoever’s handing out the presents has to wear the Santa hat. That’s a big deal in our household.”

For Mulqueen, home is miles away in the mountains of Alpine, Arizona, where his parents and brother are.

“The Navy does try to make an effort to provide time for family, especially when you are on shore,” said Mulqueen. “My sister lives in Massachusetts and she is flying out there, and on Christmas Day we’re going to Skype together.

I sent the presents ahead of time so they can have them in time.”

Mulqueen recently served on the U.S.S. Alabama out of Bangor, Washington, a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.

“We decorate, put a little Christmas tree in the wardroom, but you still have a mission to do,” he said. “I remember taking an engineering exam on Christmas day. There’s holiday spirit and everything, but everyone understands that there is a job to do.”

“I was stationed in Iraq on an oil platform along with 35 other guys,” remembered Simpson.

“We had this Christmas dinner together, and I was able to Skype with my wife who was home in Ohio and watch the kids open their presents and stuff.”

He said it was tough out on that oil platform together because the men would watch the Skype or listen on the phone, and then it’s over. The loved ones are gone

with the closing of the screen and the hanging up of the receiver.

“Grown men, these big tough men, are going to cry,” said Simpson. That’s okay because you’re a human being. I find the best way to deal with not being home for the holidays is to not make it about yourself – it’s about the guy next to you. If a guy’s upset, you put your arm around him and give him some encouraging words, and then you flip that switch and go back to the job that you are there for, keep your mind active. You realize that when you are on a ship away for the holidays it’s bigger than you. It’s 350 souls bigger than you, at least on our cruiser it was.”

Both men have grateful words for all the schools and other organizations that remember the military during the holidays with care packages.

“Ships come out and are able to drop stuff off, things like DVDs, snacks, and magazines,” said Mulqueen. “When you’re going away, you get sports and news but you don’t know what movies are coming out, so these packages keep you in touch with the shore.”

“I remember the best thing I ever got was a box of honeybuns from my mother-in-law,” said Simpson. “They are the greatest things in the history of man.”

Simpson added, “A lot of times

Command Senior Chief Jeffrey Simpson pauses in his workday by a Christmas tree at the U.S. Navel Support Unit in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.

a handwritten note – it does mean a lot. People think it’s cheesy or cliché if you will – but it means a lot to the men. We got a stack of letters from this school in Tennessee with pictures they drew for us. We always hang them on the wall. Stuff like that means a lot to the guys.

It’s a reminder that there is a good news story out there. The kids put so much heart and effort into it.”

When asked what he misses most about not being home, Mulqueen said, “My dad’s Irish.

He would make this heavy, dense – like it was made of lead – fruitcake. We didn’t have the heart to tell him we didn’t like it, so he’d keep making it every year. And I miss the black and white pudding,

sausage, breakfast beans, toast and eggs Mom made.”

Simpson said he could talk about the people he serves with forever. “You’d be hard pressed to find more resilient people – in my 20 years of service, I couldn’t be more proud to serve with them.

But I am glad to be with my family this Christmas.”

“Being home for the holidays is one of those things that, especially as a military member right before you join, you don’t realize how important it is,” said Lieutenant T.J. Mulqueen. “Even after I separate from service, I will still have that appreciation for it. You don’t forget what it’s like to not be home.”

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NEWS

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

2015 in Review: Our Favorite Stories

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY It was a great year to be a local sports fan, with many teams and athletes having unprecedented success – making it a wealth of riches for a Sports Editor. Trying to pick the Best of the Best is like asking someone to pick their favorite child, but in a year of standouts, these stars shined the brightest. Call it the lucky seven if you will, but the truth is I was the lucky one who got to write about all these folks. Congrats to everyone on this list – you are all winners!

1) Spa Catholic Golf – We called them “UNSTOPPABLE” in our cover story of October 2, and

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY Between starting here at Saratoga TODAY in June and now, I have met some truly fascinating individuals that I have had the pleasure to write about. Though I have only been the Entertainment Editor here for half of the year, the last six months have been full of talking to incredible people doing incredible things. My only wish is that I could put everyone on this list, but here are some of the highlights: 1. Tiler Peck – Though she is only 26 years old, Peck is already

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — I think there is no better way to get to know a new city than to explore it as a reporter. What I discovered, through just about every interview, is that Saratoga is much more than health, history, and horses. It’s a home. All of my most memorable interviews had an underlying theme of Saratoga, both the city and the larger county, as home.

1. Tom Denny. Among my first stories for Saratoga TODAY was the one about the Centennial Trees. It was in that interview that

Top Sports Stories of 2015

that’s what they proved to be…. The Saints’ linksters grab the top spot because of their unprecedented three-year run of excellence: a 59-0 record and three straight Section 2, class C/D Championships.

2) Saratoga and Schuylerville Football (tie) – Call it 2A and 2B, and don’t ask me which is which is which…. Both teams dominated on both sides of the ball, running rampant through their respective divisions, undefeated all the way to their first state title games, giving their fans thrills that they will long remember.

4) Alexa Rahman – This young equestrian champion gets my vote for local sportsperson

of the year. Our November 13 cover story, Alexa at age 13 has already run roughshod over the show horse world – capturing 13 regional, national and world equestrian titles. We can’t wait to see what she has in store next! By virtue of her consistent winning record, she just noses out…

5) American Pharoah – OK, what’s a good sports story without a little controversy? Perhaps this award should go to the Saratoga Race Course itself (which solidified its rep as the ‘graveyard’) or to the fans that turned out in droves to see the first Triple-Crown winner in 37 years, inspiring a hashtag (#Pharoahtoga) in the process.

Finishing second in the Travers, after a grueling race schedule and multiple cross-country trips to various tracks was certainly no disgrace, and credit should go to “the people’s horse” and his connections for even trying. A rested Pharoah showed he was a true champion, vanquishing all comers by 6 ½ lengths in the Breeders Cup Classic on October 31.

6) Ballston Spa Soccer – We caught these guys early, on a September 18 cover story and rode with them as they rolled through the regular season undefeated (a big improvement from the previous years’ 8-8-2 record), capturing the Section 2, Class AA title in heart-stopping fashion as they bested Shaker on penalty

People of Interest 2015

a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet, and she has been for the last six years. She began dancing at the age of 2, and by 15 was already an apprentice with NYCB. She performed with NYCB at SPAC this past summer, marking nearly a decade of dancing in Saratoga each year.

2. Steven Brundage – How fast can you solve a Rubik’s Cube?

Local magician Steven Brundage can solve one in 14 seconds. Even Penn and Teller have no clue how he does it! Brundage appeared on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us,” where he stumped the famous duo, landing him a show in Las Vegas this past September.

You can catch Brundage’s mystifying magic act at First Night in Saratoga this New Year’s Eve! 3. Mark Bertrand – To honor and remember the victims who passed and suffered in Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago, Bertrand, along with his wife, Kelly, walked through Saratoga Springs on the day of the Travers for 10 hours straight, without having drank or eaten anything for nearly 24 hours. The Bertrands are also the founders of The Giving Circle, a locally based non-profit that helps those in need all over the world.

4. The young actors at

Saratoga Children’s Theatre – I had the opportunity to cover several shows performed by SCT, and in turn, was able to speak with many of the talented kids who sing, dance and act with the Theatre. I was not only amazed by their skills on stage, (I saw the dress rehearsal for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and laughed out loud all by myself in the audience) but also by how bright, enthusiastic, and witty they all were when interviewed.

5. Stone Philips – I met the famous journalist at the 60th anniversary gala for the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, where we had

kicks on November 2…. They came from behind to defeat top-ranked Ithaca in the state semi’s and finished 20-1-1, their only loss coming to Walt Whitman in the state final… In many other years, this would easily be the top local sports story.

7) Hugh Dempsey – A 14-year-old skiing prodigy (ninth grade at SSHS) who will be part of a team from the Lake Placid/ Adirondack region that will venture to Innsbruck, Austria next month, to participate in the 2016 Winter International Children’s Games – making him an early favorite for a spot on 2016’s best list!

Happy Holidays to everyone, see you next year!

the chance to sit by ourselves for a one-on-one interview. Having watched him on “Dateline NBC” growing up, it’s safe to say I was star struck. He shared with me his recent work advocating for seniors, particularly those with dementia.

6. Everyone I spoke with for “Man on the Street” – Each week, I set off for Broadway and ask my “question of the week” to random people I encounter. I have heard some amazing, inspiring and even quirky answers to my questions, and I value each and every one. I want to thank everyone that allowed me to stop them during their busy day!

The Land and the People Are One I began to get an inkling of the passion residents have for their city. There’s nothing people won’t do for it, including putting long hours into planning and planting trees for generations to come.

2. Schools. I’ve interviewed students who can sing like angels; fight fires; and open doors with a robotic arm. I’ve interviewed staff who are battling the county’s growing heroin epidemic, and law enforcement who are drilling to protect schools from mass shootings. In every interview, I found a commitment to Saratoga’s children embedded in a sense of home, an unspoken philosophy that every member of

this county’s community contributes to the safe and enriching root system that enables our most cherished to reach full bloom.

3. Denève and Kennedy.

Principal Guest Conductor Stéphane Denève of The Philadelphia Orchestra told me, in no uncertain terms, how much he enjoyed returning to Saratoga Springs. It is a home away from home for many performers who deeply appreciate the open arms of the welcoming community.

Even the new breast cancer surgeon at Saratoga Hospital, Dr. Patricia Kennedy, told me in her interview that she felt the pull of Saratoga as she was driving through here with

her family. She immediately fell in love with the place, as so many do.

4. Finocchi. And then there are those here without a home.

Mike Finocchi, the executive director of Shelters of Saratoga, has an unerring grasp of what it means to be homeless, and a gift for connecting our own sense of home with the experiences of the population he serves, stirring the Saratoga community to compassion and action.

I grew up in a traveling family. I went to five different elementary schools, and have lived at 19 different addresses in two different countries and five different states. Home for me is wherever

my pillow happens to be resting.

But there is something different about Saratoga County and Saratoga Springs. As a reporter in 2015 Saratoga Springs, I have come to realize that the hearts of the people here are almost viscerally embedded in the beautiful, rolling landscape, the clean air, the simultaneous pride in history and future innovation, and the devotion to a local culture that is something richer than just getting up to go to work every day.

As I get to know the people here, one interview at a time, I feel a sense that, just maybe, my 20th address will be my last.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

BUSINESS 11

Making Smiles Bright:

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY

Orthodontists Partner Up for New Location

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Daniello and Eigo Orthodontics recently opened at 191 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Dr. Thomas Eigo and Dr. Ralph Daniello are taking over the practice of another orthodontist, Dr. Alan Justin.

“I initiated with Dr. Justin, who was thinking of selling his practice, and I was thinking about buying,” said Dr. Daniello. “I thought it might be a good idea to have a partner for this because I have two other practices. Dr. Justin talked to Dr. Eigo and brought us together a year ago.”

Dr. Daniello and Dr. Eigo didn’t meet a year ago, however.

They met when they were both students attending University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

In fact, Dr. Eigo, who was a senior at the time, taught a class on clinical periodontics that Dr. Daniello, a freshman, attended. Since then, they have crossed paths numerous times because of their careers, but this is the first time they will be partnering together.

“It’s nice having a partner to bounce things off of, instead of working as an island. As partners, we’re trying to expand and provide our services in a different area, but we also want to be able to cover more days. With two people, our office can be open five

days a week, instead of just two or three,” mentioned Dr. Daniello.

Dr. Daniello currently has orthodontic offices in Ballston Spa and Gloversville, while Dr. Eigo has another practice in Glens Fall, though the two only work together at the Saratoga Springs office.

Currently, Dr. Justin is also still working at the Saratoga Springs office with Dr. Eigo and Dr. Daniello, but he did cut back his hours.

With offices branching out all over the Capital Region, Dr. Eigo and Dr. Daniello are two orthodontists that are passionate and dedicated to their work.

When asked why he became an orthodontist, Dr. Eigo said, “I wanted to be involved in healthcare.

Transforming smiles is very rewarding, as are the relationships you establish, because it’s long-term.”

Dr. Daniello was inspired to be an orthodontist at a young age.

“When I had braces in junior high, I remember at that time, even though I was young, I thought ‘I could do this. This seems like a good job.’ It interested me too; I like working with my hands. I was good at science and math, so I thought it would be a good career path for me.”

Dr. Daniello and Dr. Eigo offer comprehensive services that will make any patient smile, or at least, make their smile even better.

When it comes to children, most dentists see their young patients every six months, so if an

Dr. Ralph Daniello. Photo provided.

orthodontic problem is noticed, a referral is sent to the orthodontists. Often times, parents will contact them directly if they see a problem with their child’s teeth.

“Treatment can be preventative as well,” said Dr. Eigo in regards to treating kids. “It can be about helping out baby teeth and preventing more serious problems from occurring later.” Some of the most common issues they see are problems with bite, teeth not coming in properly, spacing problems and impacted teeth.

“What’s nice about orthodontics is that when you start seeing a child at age seven or eight, you’re going to follow that child up until they’re 16 or 17 years old. So you see them grow up,” noted Dr. Daniello.

Dr. Eigo and Dr. Daniello also treat adult patients.

“Many people couldn’t get treatment when they were young

Peterson Named to Legal 40 Under 40 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Scott M. Peterson, founding partner of D’Orazio Peterson LLP, a Plaintiff ’s Employment and Serious Injury law firm located at 125 High Rock Avenue, has been selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Labor and Employment lawyers in the State of New York by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA).

The ASLA is self-described as an invitation-only legal organization comprised of the nation’s most skilled lawyers. It was founded with one central purpose – to identify and help promote only the most outstanding legal talent throughout the country.

The selection to the ASLA is a culmination of a process in which tens of thousands of lawyers are researched and ultimately less than 1.5 percent of lawyers

nationally are invited for membership. For more information about D’Orazio Peterson LLP, visit doraziopeterson.com.

because they didn’t have the finances, or sometimes people just procrastinate,” said Dr. Eigo.

“There are different modalities we can offer adults, such as appliances on the lingual side that aren’t seen.” Lingual braces are on the back of teeth, instead of the front, making them unnoticeable when the patient smiles.

Their office also provides Invisalign®, an alternative to standard braces that is popular among adults and teens. Instead of mental braces getting bonded to the teeth, Invisalign® aligners are made of clear plastic and are removable. The benefits of Invisalign® include easier brushing and flossing, more dietary options, and protection from teeth-grinding, as well as being nearly invisible when worn.

Though their office may

provide orthodontic services similar to other doctors, patients will without a doubt experience unique and exceptional care with Dr. Eigo and Dr. Daniello.

“We have open communication with patients here,” said Dr. Eigo. “They feel like they are at home and they get all their questions answered.”

Dr. Daniello added, “You have to give people enough time.

You don’t want to rush them out the door. You want to spend time with each person and give them the attention they need and deserve.”

To make an appointment with either Dr. Eigo or Dr. Daniello, call their Saratoga Springs office at 518-587-8777. For more information, visit their website at danielloeigoortho.com.

12 BALLSTON SPA 112 Charlton Rd., $164,000. Gail Rutkowski, Sandra Potts and Carol Mullins sold property to James and Beth Fye. 274 Middleline Rd., $296,000.

Richard Rasmussen and Margaret Oliveira sold property to Ronald Winnie II. 7 Phillips St., $180,300. Anita and Christopher Grignon II sold property to Lisa Foss.

CHARLTON 1410 Division St., $570,000.

Raymond and Patricia Black sold property to Patrick and Jennifer Motel.

205 Sweetman Rd., $181,000.

Steve Jordan and Theodore Jordan (co Execs) sold property to Andrew and Karen Lowrie.

3 Edwin Dr., $272,000. Duane and Cynthia Scribner sold property to Robert and Sandra Wanamaker.

1887 Route 67, $223,000. Arlene Livingston (also known as) Arlene Bazinet sold property to Veronica Lestage.

CLIFTON PARK 10 Yogi Ct., $112,500. Kain Development LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 32 Tekakwitha Ct., $164,000.

Loy Leong sold property to Jackie Chen and Camilla Zhen.

102 Stoney Creek Dr., $167,500.

Ena Smith sold property to Mariann Warner.

5 Bevswood Oaks, $389,000.

Hao Jiang and Jing Tan sold property to Balaji Kannan and Vandana Venkatasubramanian.

11 Knollwood Dr., $321,000.

Christopher and Donna Frederick sold property to Bruce and Suzanne Parker.

10 Yogi Ct., $112,500. Kain Development LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. 26 Blue Jay Way, $350,000. Robert and Beth Renna sold property to Jason and Megan Forget.

476 Moe Rd., $65,000.

Christina Goudard sold property to Boni Builders Inc. 4 Kings Ct., $375,000. Karen and John Milvaney (Co-Trustees) sold property to Thomas Gawrys and Kayla Meeks.

5 Panarama Ct., $287,500.

Patrick Moran and Lisa Haraden sold property to Jodi Dorrough and Jennifer Perrott.

6 Pond View Dr. $437,827.

Tralongo Builders Inc. sold property to Edward and Judy Hughes.

GALWAY

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

32 Willis Way, $365,000.

Frances Dickman sold property to John and Julie Hartzell.

MILTON

Armer Rd., $16,500. William Fitzner (by Exec) sold property to Martin and Jennifer Kondenar.

649 Minuteman Lane, $186,500. Scott and Rebecca Thomsen sold property to Jacqueline Pasternak.

Armer Rd., Rear, $8,500.

Sophie Fitzner (by Exec) sold property to Martin and Jennifer Kondenar.

6 Park Place, $126,900.

Muhammad Zafar and Hina Ambreen sold property to Betty Jo Grewen.

2137 Galway Rd., $154,639.

David LeClair sold property to Jacqueline Redick.

55 Center St., $188,000. Green Frog RE LLC, sold property to Craig and Erin Murray.

GREENFIELD

SARATOGA SPRINGS

984 Locust Grove Rd., $212,000. Acclaim Property Management LLC sold property to Gregory Lestrange.

14 Ellis Ave., Unit 7, $295,000.

Cathleen Marino sold property to Gerald and Elizabeth Todd.

260 Miner Rd., $85,000. Joe Van Gelder sold property to Daniel Lauderbaugh and Kathryn Halliwill.

5 Marvin Alley, $185,000.

Claudia Gibson (by Admin) sold property to David and Jennifer O’Neil.

MALTA 64 Wineberry Lane, $248,000.

Christopher and Kelley Tuohy sold property to Rory and Ashley King.

25 Yachtsmans Way, $493,727.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Bryan and Mary Kate Elsworth.

2691 Route 9, $2,725,000. 2691 Route 9 LLC sold property to Putnam Malta LLC. 26 Saratoga Farm Rd., $535,000.

John and Julie Hartzell sold property to John and Barbara Barthmaier.

Lot 29 Maiden Circle, $355,138. John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Eric Warren and Lauren Montesano.

66 Admirals Way, $472,572.

Malta Land Company sold property to Derek Solek and Ashley Telisky-Solek.

269 Washington Ave., $162,500. Carolyn Crome, Ray Whitford and Josephine Whitford (co-Execs) sold property to Nicholas King and Brandi Bishop.

102 Elm St., $430,000. Gerald and Elizabeth Todd sold property to William and Bonne Mellin.

14 Mystic Lane, $410,000.

Hardacre Farm LLC sold property to Louis and Donna Spagnola.

Excelsior Ave., $385,000.

Thomas Roohan sold property to Excelsior East LLC. 22 Central Ave., $475,000. Neil and Susan Schachter sold property to Justin Sabrsula and Lindsay Theile.

14 Jordan Dr., South, $196,000.

Patricia Downing sold property to Erica and Nicholas Casey Sr.

8 Cliffside Dr., $420,000.

Pamela Musk sold property to Deborah Sweeney.

70 Lake Ave. and Hodgeman St., $420,000. McClellan Reo LLC sold property to Eastline Properties LLC. 40 Pinewood Ave., $595,000.

Charlene Wood sold property to Margaret Olsen.

STILLWATER 40 Native Dancer Lane, $325,000. Todd Fulkerson sold property to Karen Lopiccolo-Barnish and Leon Barnish, Jr. 27 Morgan Ct., $344,903.

Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Ralph and Anne Crandall.

18 Secretariat Lane, $330,000.

Don and Deborah Turner sold property to N.P. Dodge (as Trustee).

18 Secretariat Lane, $330,000.

NP Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Katie Allen.

WILTON 8 Craw Lane, $347,900.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to John Orton and Irene Consolagio.

99 Claire Pass, $390,000.

John and Anna Higgins sold property to Rudolf and Karin Gossweiler.

Lot #41, 5 Waverly Place $334,538. Tra Tom Development Inc. sold property to Jason and Jenna Sutliff.

Mt. McGregor Rd., $60,000.

Thomas and Marybeth Giorgianni sold property to Patricia Caprood.

14 Bennington Loop, $439,000.

Joseph and Lorraine Nastasi sold property to Christopher and Julie Nedwick.

41 Nicklaus Dr., $299,000.

Saratoga Maple LLC, Rachel Tierney and Felipe Suarez Jr. 26 Kendrick Hill Rd., $55,000.

Rose Laskey Joint Venture sold property to Daniel and Susan Williams.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

NYSSSA Auditions Begin in January STATEWIDE — Applications are currently being accepted for the 2016 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). Auditions begin in January and will be held throughout New York State.

The State Education Department program provides talented high school students the opportunity to study with some of the world’s foremost artists in the visual and performing arts. Four weeks of intensive work and interaction with internationally acclaimed artists and performing arts companies, such as the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra, give students a unique opportunity to experience the rigors of their chosen arts field.

Students are accepted into the schools through a competitive audition process conducted by the artistic staff. Tuition rates are maintained at a modest level and tuition assistance is available, enabling every student who qualifies the opportunity to participate in the program.

NYSSSA serves an important need to foster and enhance the artistic abilities of the state’s most gifted young artists regardless of race, religion or economic status.

Follow-up studies on the program have identified former students who now hold positions within top professional companies around the world. A complete schedule of audition sites, application materials and program information is available on the NYSSSA website at www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa.

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Skidmore Hosting 5th Culinary Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eleven teams of food-service chefs from five states will visit Skidmore College early in the new year for the fifth annual culinary conference and competition, scheduled January 6 to 8, 2016, in the college’s Murray-Aikins Dining Hall.

Awards will be presented during a closing ceremony on Friday afternoon. The public is welcome to view the event; admission is free.

Competitors will include two country clubs and nine colleges and universities, including the U.S. Navy and War College, competing at Skidmore for the first time.

Skidmore is in a unique position this year, serving as host of the event as well as home to the chefs who won gold medals in the past three competitions.

Skidmore’s chefs will be training over the next few weeks to defend their top status.

For the market basket competition, each four-person team must prepare a four-course menu and a buffet platter for a judging panel that includes certified master chefs Dale Miller and Fritz Sonnenschmidt, as well as Michael Morgan, Michael Stamets, James G. Rhoads III,

Walter Zuromski, and Alain DeCoster. Each team will receive the same basket of food late on January 7 and will develop menus to use all items in the basket. On January 8, throughout the kitchens of Skidmore’s dining hall, the teams will work under deadlines to create dishes that will be judged for originality, taste, and presentation. Points also are awarded for teamwork, culinary skills, and sanitation. For more information, visit https://skidmore.edu/ diningservice/events/.

Pictured left to right are the gold-medal winning Skidmore chefs of 2015: Frank Esposito, Paul Karlson, Kyleigh Lanzone and Tim Desmond. Photo by Phil Scalia.

The 4th and 5th grade Drama Club of the Dorothy Nolan Elementary School in Wilton presented a performance of Elf on Friday, December 18. The students put in a heap of work, much to its great success. Photo provided.

Children from St. Paul’s Christian Childhood Center preschool in Saratoga Springs brought some holiday cheer to the Saratoga Home of the Good Shepherd on Tuesday, December 22. The residents all generously donated to the St. Paul’s food pantry.

Photo provided.

Saratoga’s Santa, Fred Clark, wishes everyone a happy holiday season from his Santa’s sleigh!

14 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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Round Lake United Methodist Church Come celebrate Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at Round Lake United Methodist Church Thursday, December 24 at 5:30 pm. 34 George Ave, Round Lake

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 PM. 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 695-3479.

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Reeling in the Years!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends! It’s that time again for us here at CTTC to thank all our customers that have helped us throughout our 13th year in Saratoga Springs! Many of you have wished us well and one kind customer even hand delivered a Christmas card! A special thank you to Robin Mitchell for your consistent help and Chad Beatty, owner of Saratoga Today, who has made my dreams of writing a reality!

While making your toasts this New Year, keep in mind some tools that can help to make your celebration run smoothly. Tools such as the Foil Cutter, the Rabbit and waiter’s corkscrews, cocktail shakers and strainers, and

champagne pliers can be very useful this time of year. They make the toughest tasks seem like a piece of cake! The foil cutter for instance, removes the outer foil from a wine or champagne bottle without the mess or the hassle.

The champagne pliers help prevent your champagne corks from flying into Aunt Patty’s beehive hairdo! The Waiter and Rabbit corkscrews remove wine corks with ease “like butter!” If you decide to be the James Bond at your New Years’ party and go with the cocktails, the cocktail shaker and strainer will help you to mix your beverages that are shaken, not stirred. Whatever your needs, please stop in at 46 Marion Ave in the Compliments to the Chef Plaza to say Happy New Year! I hope that our store can continue to be your first thought for your culinary and wine supplies! If you have trouble opening that bottle just stop in and I’ll be happy to give you a hand! There will be a one glass surcharge for my efforts!

Have a safe and happy New Year and Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Take care, John and Paula

Saratoga Crackers: Tasty, Wholesome Snacks

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — When Teresa Alger decided in 2007 that her family needed a better snack to munch on than traditional commercial crackers, which often have long lists of mysterious ingredients, she set off to create a cracker that was nutritious and tasted good.

“Saratoga Crackers started so that I could create a healthful and delicious cracker for my children to enjoy,” Alger explains.

The result of her work is an expanding line of over 15 unique flavors, which she and her family sell at Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays (in the center pavilion) and Saturdays (on the south lawn). The home-based business in Greenfield includes varieties to meet various dietary preferences, such as no-dairy, vegan and unsweetened styles.

The company’s signature flavor is Saratoga Spice & Parmesan, which features a special spice blend and a touch of red pepper to add some heat. Just a few of the other flavors include Cracked Pepper & Parmesan; Beer & Cheddar; Rosemary Romano; Sugar & Cinnamon and the “Everything,” which is a cracker with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion and garlic. During track season, “Three Cheese Travers”

crackers are popular.

Alger added two wheat-free crackers: Summer Cracked Corn made from organic corn flour and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, to support wheat-sensitive customers with allergies to gluten.

“We never use preservatives or artificial ingredients and the wheat flour we use is not enriched with synthetic additives, nor bleached or bromated. We prefer extra virgin olive oil instead of butter or less expensive oils,” commented Alger. Also, no soy products are used in any of the crackers.

Nicknamed “the cracker master,” Alger says the business has not only brought her family some good nutrition and additional income, but it has also taught her children about business and customer service. They often staff the

Saturday farmers’ market table of Saratoga Crackers, sporting cowboy hats that add distinctive spirit to the elegant displays of crackers, which are packaged in clear bags and tied with black ribbon.

Location at the Lincoln Baths, Saratoga State Park, 65 So. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Our winter hours are Saturdays 9am-1pm.

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Needed: Kitchen and Delivery Volunteers

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Office for the Aging (SCOA) is in immediate need of kitchen volunteers and meal delivery volunteers.

Kitchen volunteers would assist with the Senior Nutrition Program. Duties include greeting

seniors, serving meals, and general kitchen clean up. Meal sites are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We can work with your availability during that time frame. Current needs are in Edinburg, Ballston Spa, and Saratoga.

Meal delivery volunteers deliver meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Also needed are substitute drivers.

Nutritious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport, and delivery takes about an hour.

A training/orientation is provided. Seniors look forward to seeing a friendly face; it is a gratifying experience.

SCOA partners with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for volunteers. RSVP recruits volunteers

age 55 and over for many locations through Saratoga County.

For more information on these opportunities, please call Billie Jo at 518-884-4996 or 518-363-4020.

Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Supports District Program BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education recently received a $2,500 Lend-A-Hand Grant from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (ATCCF).

It will be used to support the 2016 Girls’ Summit, a full-day, STEM-based forum for and about girls. The event is designed to empower, inspire and inform girls to lead healthy lives and better prepare for their future.

The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Partnership for

Innovation in Education program secured the grant on behalf of the district and will administer it in the coming year. The program creates innovative educational experiences that help reshape teaching and learning in the Ballston Spa schools so that students have the potential to learn from brilliant scientists, world-renowned artists and musicians, committed civic leaders and leading companies to support research and development in the K-12 classrooms.

For more information on this year’s grants, visit the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (“The Community Fund”) website at www.atccf.org. For additional information on the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education program, please contact Amber Mooney, Coordinator of Development, at 518-884-7195 ext. 1369, or via email at amooney@bscsd.org.

When Fresh & Co Salon owner, Blake Lowe, was asked what she wanted for her Christmas birthday, she replied, "All I want is for my friends to get together and cook holiday dinners for less fortunate families with children." Serendipity Arts Studio owner Patrice Mastrianni made it happen. The cooking classroom in Congress Plaza was the perfect setting to prepare six holiday dinners complete with turkey, sides and desserts. They were delivered to Franklin Community Center for distribution to families in need in time for the holidays.

Select Sotheby’s Spreads Holiday Cheer

For the fourth year in a row, Select Sotheby’s International Realty has partnered with the Franklin Community Center for a list of children in need of holiday gifts through the “Adopt a Kid” program. After reaching out to staff, agents and clients, Eight children received gifts this year. “There is nothing more rewarding than being able to help local families enjoy a special holiday, when they may not have been able to do so otherwise,” said Allison Bradley, a Real Estate Salesperson at Select Sotheby’s International Realty who organizes the event every year. “The generosity of the people who work for our company and are associated with our company is amazing.”

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LOCAL BRIEFS 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.

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

New Hours When Crafters Resume January 6 The Wednesday Crafters at Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rt. 29) will take a short holiday break and resume Wednesday January 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All in community are welcome to drop in and work on their hobby/project of choice. No church affiliation, registration, attendance commitments, or ability level required to participate in this free weekly gathering. Bring a bag lunch or enjoy the light refreshments provided. We follow the Ballston Spa School District Calendar for vacations and snow days.

So gather your yarn, coupons, papers, sewing machine, whatever the materials, and catch up on your UFOs (unfinished objects). Any questions please contact Cindi at (518) 885-9791.

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 on Saturday, January 15 at the popular and highly anticipated Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga on Scout Road.

Luminerias 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 drop-in 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.

Winter Storytellers Series On Wednesday, January 6 the 2016 Winter Storytellers Series Begins at SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, 12:00 1pm The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the eighth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through March 2, starting on January 6 with Kate Dudding: Chocolate Delights. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2415.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016 The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk The Saratoga Winterfest 5 K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 7 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 13 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.active.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or call (518) 5811278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.runwmac.com.

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.

Cancer Support Group A cancer diagnosis can be shocking and traumatic, and survivorship requires many skills to navigate the journey towards well -being. The cancer support group, regardless of the type of cancer one faces, is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues.

Skills of resiliency, empathy, “being seen and understood,” are addressed. Inter-connectedness, intimacy, and new attitudes and possibilities are cultivated to face and release feelings of isolation, confusion, anxiety and day-to-day uncertainties in a group of people with similar wishes to improve the quality of their lives. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in

2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at (413) 992-7012 to register and confirm — as schedule may be subject to change. This group meets at Saratoga Hospital, every 4th Wednesday of the month.

Volunteers Needed Saratoga County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program has partnered with Community Connections, a program of the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga to recruit volunteers in a variety of capacities. The volunteers are trained and matched with care recipients to provide services that include home visits, transportation, household chores, telephone check-ins and referral to other Saratoga County organizations.

If you are a RSVP volunteer or if you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, please call Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4110.

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.

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

Family Friendly Event

Thursday, December 24 AA Holiday Meetings United Methodist Church, Fifth Avenue and Henning Road, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

The holiday season can be a lonely and difficult time, and if drinking is a problem, AA can help. Alcoholics Anonymous will host a Christmas Alkathon starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 24 and continuing through Friday, December 25 at 6:00 pm; and a New Year’s Alkathon starting Thursday, December 31 at 6 p.m. and continuing through Friday, January 1 till 6 p.m. Hour-long AA meetings will be held on the even hours starting at 6 p.m.

Thursday., with the last meeting at 4 p.m. Friday (both Alkathons). A festive Christmas dinner will be served at 1 p.m. on Christmas Day. Celebrate in a safe place with sober friends. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome to attend.

For more information or to find a meeting near you, call the AA Help Line at (518) 587-0407, or visit http://meetings.aahmbny.org.

Friday, December 25 Merry Christmas!

Saturday, December 26 Full Moon Hike Moreau Lake State Park, 5 – 7 p.m.

Gary, our Park Naturalist will be leading this month’s Full Moon Hike. While walking around the lake Gary will point out flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Registration required. Call (518) 793-0511.

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Sunday, December 27

A Community Center for Adults 50 and Over. (518) 584-1621

free. For more information visit www.saratoga.org.

White Christmas

Wednesday, December 30

Friday, January 1

Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow. For more information and other show times, visit www.proctors.org.

Monday, December 28 Winter Wonderland Celebration The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. – Noon Celebrate the winter season with us as we decorate cookies (1 per child), sip hot chocolate, make tye-died snowflakes, & enjoy other fun winter activities. Cost is $2 per child, $1 if member. For more information, visit www.cmssny.org .

Home Safety & Household Emergency Workshop For Babysitters Clifton Park - Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, 2 – 4 p.m.

The Clifton Park/Halfmoon Emergency Corps will present this workshop for teens in grade 6 & up. Participants will learn about injury prevention, common household emergencies, childhood emergencies & illnesses and how to deal with them. Hands-on activities may round out the session.

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Registration required. For more information call (518) 371-8622.

Tuesday, December 29 Book Discussion: The Boys in the Boat Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 3 p.m.

Join The Adult & Senior Center of Saratoga Book Club for a discussion of this year’s Saratoga Reads book.

Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga

The Puppet People Present Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – Noon 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 library. For more information and other events at the library visit, www.sspl.org.

Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dance Party The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 1 – 3 p.m.

Stop into our community room anytime between 1 & 3 to dance around to some music and make some festive crafts to ring in the New Year. It’s going to be a blast! For more information visit www.cmssny.org .

18th Annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run Skidmore College Athletic Complex, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m.

Start and finish on the beautiful Skidmore campus. Due to the overwhelming success of this run, and having to close-out registration several years in a row, there will be no day of race registration. Registration is $30.

To register: https://www.zippyreg. com/online_reg/registration. php?eventID=641

First Night Saratoga 2016 Downtown Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

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. Cost is $15 for a button, kids under 12 are

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

Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail.

Info is available at www.ava.org.

ESCV www.walkescv.org.

Polar Plunge Shepard Park, Lake George, 1 p.m.

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 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.

Saturday, January 2 Challenger Adventure miSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, 2 – 3 p.m.

See what it’s like to do experiments in space and take home a souvenir from your experience. Based on NASA astronaut training, the Challenger Learning Center of the Capital Region at miSci allows participants to be part of a crew of engineers and scientists in simulated space missions in an innovative learning environment. www.misci.org.

Sunday, January 3 Breakfast Buffet

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

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

Monday, January 4 Family Time Science Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Families are welcome to the Crawshaw Story Room on the first Monday of each month for hand-on science projects and story book read alouds. All ages welcome. No registration required. www.sspl.org.

Tuesday, January 5 Are You Ready to Get Results?

Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting “Are You Ready to Get Results? A Class on Practical Affirmative Prayer”.

During this 4-week class (on Tuesdays), students will gain insight into healing affirmative prayer, how it works and how to do it in order to create a new experience in their lives.

Suggested donation: $80 for the series. Hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures.

To sign up, call (518) 423-3569.

For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.

Wednesday, January 6 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Town Hall, 12 Springs St., Schuylerville, Noon It will be a casserole luncheon.

Please bring a canned good for the food pantry and a dish to share. New members are always welcome. Call Pat (518) 331-2978.

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

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

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Plan your Summer with Saratoga Children’s Theatre

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — From its many successful performances to the release of its first CD, Saratoga Children’s Theatre (SCT) has had a busy 2015, with an even bigger 2016 to come.

SCT just released its summer camp programs for 2016, with several new additions since last year. Some camps next summer (see below for full schedule) will run for two weeks, to make time for even more fun events, such as field trips.

This year, SCT has also added a new kind of summer program called SCT Repertory. This cast will consist of actors 18 and older, but the show itself is performed with a young audience in mind. The first SCT Repertory show is “Tarzan.”

Besides camps for the summer, SCT has recently announced their spring performance, “Meet me in St. Louis.” Auditions begin March 5.

For more information about Saratoga Children’s Theatre, or to register for the spring show auditions or for any of the summer camps below, visit saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

2016 Summer Camps at SCT:

Rising Stars (4 – 6 year olds) Directed by Christine Carling Full day programs: Frozen – July 4-8 Doc McStuffins – July 18-22 Disney Magic – August 1-5 Go Fish – August 15-19 Half day programs: Summer Fun – July 11-15 Fun on the Farm – July 25-29 Squirm – August 8-12 Kids (7 – 10 year olds) Pocahontas (musical) – July 4-15 Directed by Irina Petrik Annie (musical) – July 18-29 Directed by Rachel Seebode Peter Pan (play) – August 1-12 Directed by Noah Casner Star Wars (musical) – August 15-19 Directed by Holly McCormack Juniors (10 – 13 year olds) High School Musical Jr. – June 27-July8

Directed by Alyssa Jones Triple Threat – July 11-15 Directed by Tim Antonacci Glee – July 18-29 Directed by Noah Casner Crazy for You Jr. – August 1-12 Directed by Holly McCormack 3-2-1-Action – August 15-19 Instructed by Tim Antonacci, Casey Gray, Alyssa Jones and Jon Dorflinger Teen Troupe (13 – 18 year olds) Grease – July 4-23 Directed by Bob Berenis Audition Prep – July 25-29 Directed by Bob Berenis Pirates of Penzance – August 1-20 Directed by Irina Petrik SCT Repertory (18 and older) Tarzan (musical)-show dates August 5 & 6 Auditions June 13 from 5-9 p.m. at Saratoga Senior Center

Saratoga Children’s Theatre’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo by Mark Bolles.

Back to Where it Started: Musician Returns to Much-Loved Caffé Lena

by Rebecca Davis Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kyle Carey will be performing a concert on Sunday, January 3 at 7 p.m. at Caffé Lena, located at 47 Phila Street.

“I call my music ‘Gaelic Americana,’ in that it’s a mix of American Folk and Celtic influences. I’ve always been interested in music that is the result of the melding of cultures, which is very much what happened in the Appalachian region of the U.S – bluegrass and American Old Time music has always inspired me,” said Carey.

“In that sense, it was quite easy to marry that with my love of Celtic, Scottish Gaelic, and literature to make fresh-sounding music.”

Carey was born in New Hampshire and attended Union College in Schenectady for her freshman year, before moving to Saratoga Springs to attend Skidmore College. While she was here, she developed a special relationship with Caffé Lena.

“I first visited Lena’s when I was at Union still – I had a friend who lived in Saratoga and she took me to a jazz night at the Caffé. I immediately fell in love with the

venue and knew that I wanted to spend more time there,” Carey said. “There are some places I’ve visited in my life that have held a special feeling for me immediately – and Caffé Lena was one of them.

Carey’s professional music career began to take flight after graduating from Skidmore in 2008. She went to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on a Fulbright Fellowship to study traditional music, then to the Isle of Skye in Scotland for a year to learn the Gaelic language. After that, she traveled to Western Ireland, where she spent a year recording her debut album, “Monogah,” which was released in 2011. Since then, Carey has been touring professionally all over the world.

Along with “Monogah,” Carey has an EP titled, “One Morning in May” as well as a second full length album, “North Star.” The latter features nine original songs, two in Scottish Gaelic, and a cover of “Across the Great Divide” by Kate Wolf.

Carey will be releasing a new album called, “The Art of Forgetting” in 2017, which will be produced by Dirk Powel, Joan Baez’s main accompanist for the past five years.

For tickets to the show at Caffé Lena on January 3, visit CaffeLena.org or brownpapertickets.com. For more information about Kyle Carey, or to purchase any of her albums, visit kyleannecarey.com.

Kyle Carey will be performing at Caffé Lena on January 3 at 7 p.m.

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NRBQ Takes the Stage at First Night Continued from front page.

NRBQ was formed in 1967, and since then, has attracted fans far and wide, including some famous admirers such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and Penn and Teller. After hearing NRBQ’s 2014 album, “Brass Tacks,” Bonnie Raitt said, “What a killer record. Right up there with the Q’s best! Production, arrangements, performances and songs … just knocks me out!” NRBQ has also been known for their quirky and eccentric antics on stage, such as performing in pajamas or blowing up Cabbage Patch Dolls.

It’s difficult to put NRBQ into any genre, simply because of how eclectic their music is. NRBQ has been described as a blend of rockabilly, jazz, pop, rock and blues, but even those genres don’t pinpoint the band completely.

“We have an original sound and everything is done in the moment based on what inspires us. There’s not a particular style that we fit into.” said Adams.

NRBQ has had a hand in many aspects of pop culture, including being the unofficial “house band” for two seasons of The Simpsons.

The band also collaborated with other artists, such as Brian Wilson and Tommy Ramone, for a SpongeBob SquarePants album titled, “The Best Day Ever.”

NRBQ went on to release the albums, “Keep This Love Goin’” in 2011, “We Travel the Spaceways” in 2012 and “Brass Tacks” in 2014. Adams released his own album a few weeks ago called, “Talk Thelonious,” which covers arrangements from renowned jazz musician, Thelonious Monk.

“We have a high creative output. I’ve done more projects since 2004 than I have in all the years before,” said Adams. “We have had five albums in the last eight years.

It’s been moving at a faster pace than ever before because everyone is tuned in when music is your passion. When it’s every player’s priority, it makes for a more creative band. In this case, all of the players are just natural born musicians who think about nothing else.”

Today, NRBQ consists of Terry Adams on vocals and keyboard, Scott Ligon on vocals and guitar, Casey McDonough on vocals and bass, and Conrad Choucroun on drums. The band will be playing alongside the

Whole Wheat Horns, with Klem Klimek on saxophone and Carl Q on trombone.

As for First Night, even the most dedicated NRBQ fans cannot predict what they will play because the band prefers spontaneity and doesn’t work with a set list.

“I like to work with the unexpected,” said Adams. “I even like the mistakes, because when they land, you can create something off that. It’s like wind blowing the seeds of a plant. Wherever they land, something grows.”

When asked how he managed to keep NRBQ relevant and popular after all these years, Adams replied, “Once someone hears us, they stick with it. That just seems to be the way it is. It’s about keeping the music fresh.

New Rhythm and Blues Quartet. Photo provided.

We don’t make music for nostalgia purposes. Even if we play something in the style of a previous era, we’re not playing it for nostalgia. It’s in the moment; it applies to where we are. You have to make it mean something now.”

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on their next album, which is set to be released in late 2016.

“It’s a big departure from where we’ve been and I don’t know why. It’s a spiritual thing that’s hard to describe,” reflected Adams. “I’m really happy with what we’re working on now.”

In order to catch NRBQ’s performance at First Night, get your First Night button at any of the locations listed at saratoga-arts. org/firstnight/buttons. For more information about NRBQ, visit their official website at nrbq.com.

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Caricatures by Rich Conley all night

Jeanine Ouderkirk

Pat Attanasio

Grafton Street Trio

Pat Attanasio

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Temple Sinai

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LB Walker

Windfall

Big Fez & the Surfmatics

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Matthew Carefully

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Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016 Sketches of Influence, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Lucid w/ Council Fire, Let’s Be Leonard, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

saturday, 1/02:

12/24/15-1/02/16 thursday, 12/24:

tuesday, 12/29:

Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Megan Houde, 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 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

Gibson Brothers Trio, 4:30 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

merry christmas!!

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

saturday, 12/26: Sugar Pill, 9 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 Racqutte River Rounders, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Matty Finn, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 John Eisenhart, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Radio Junkies, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 The Remainders, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Leah Woods Trio, 10 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 DJ Stantastic, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 The Dude Abides, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Pete Sweeney Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Chuck D’Aloia, 6 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Eric Margan Band, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 Er Go Blu, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Half Step, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 George Krakat, 8 pm @ Ravenswood — 371.8771 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Get Up Jack, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Karaoke, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Pat Decker, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery — 584.9463 DVDJ Dread, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

sunday, 12/27: Seth Glier, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Live Jazz Brunch, 10 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563

monday, 12/28: Mike Passineau, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern — 871.1473 Tim Wechgelaer, 7:30 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026

wednesday, 12/30:

thursday, 12/31: Pat Decker, 10 pm @ Bailey’s — 583.6060 Vivid Duo, 7 pm @ Bentley’s — 899.4300 First Night Programming — See Schedule, 6 pm @ Bourbon Room — 330.2426 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern — 952.7177 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Jeanne O’Connor + Azzaam, 9 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Ubuntu, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Manic City Radio, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s — 583.0003 Street Talk, 10:30 pm @ JP Bruno’s — 745.1180 Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Mardi Gras New Years w/ DJ Kris, 8:30 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 The Pine Baron, 9 pm @ One Caroline — 587.2026 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 NYE Party w/ DJ Trumastr, 9 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Eastbound Jesus w/ Lucid, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill — 899.5253 Johnny + The Triumphs, 10 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 3 Two Get Ready, 9:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail — 371.9875 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881 Steve Candlen, 6:30 pm @ Thirsty Owl — 587.9694 NYE Party w/ New York Players, 8:30 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

friday, 1/01: Jukebox Night, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Steve Gillette + Cindy Mansen, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena — 583.0022 Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern — 584.9791 Tailspin, 9 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café — 583.1106 Benjamin Franklin, 8 pm @ Nanola — 587.1300 Terry Gordon Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Forthlin Road, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 DVDJ Dread, 9 pm @ Vapor — 581.5775

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Puzzles ACROSS 1 Predicament 5 *1-/9-Across 9 Mutual fund charge 13 Up to it 14 Prefix with plasm 15 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient 17 Nocturnal critter 18 Source 19 Adams’ “Nixon in China,” for one 20 Handled vessel 22 Pouches 24 Orch. section 25 Site of unexpected change?

27 Didn’t trick, maybe 29 See 62-Down 32 With 49-Across, bad break ... and what each answer to a starred clue creates vis-à-vis the answers that define it 34 Prayer set to music by Schubert and Gounod 36 Choice to sleep on 40 Diva highlights 41 Distillery founder John 44 “Ray Donovan” star Schreiber 45 Aptly named bird 47 Italian almond cookies 49 See 32-Across 52 British pen pal’s last letter?

53 Part of a Buddhist monk’s ordination 56 Ridge just below the surface 58 “Father of,” in Arabic 59 Identical 61 Place where cheap shots are a good thing 65 Allow to attack 67 Dagwood’s annoying little friend 69 Inflict on 70 1985 Chemistry co-Nobelist Jerome 71 “Avatar” race 72 Always 73 “Easy to be Hard” musical 74 *73-/75-Across 75 Business DOWN 1 Overdue, as pay 2 Instrument to which an orchestra tunes 3 Bushels 4 Pitchers’ places

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 30 5 White-faced cattle breed 6 Roxy Music co-founder 7 Stirs 8 Knish filling 9 Unfastens 10 Up and down, say: Abbr.

11 “Give it __” 12 Puccini’s “Vissi __” 16 Stern 21 Like “la vida” in a Ricky Martin hit 23 French vineyard 26 Gallic girlfriend 28 Jane Eyre’s charge 29 *1-/53-Down 30 Declare 31 Where to find a hero 33 Play with, in a way 35 Irritates 37 Cheese holder

38 Idée source 39 *16-/64-Down 42 Russia-China border river 43 Numismatist’s find 46 Reliant soul 48 Casting aid 50 Constellation near Scorpius 51 Bind 53 Converse 54 West Indian folk religion 55 __Sweet: aspartame 57 Friend of Che 60 Where Goliath was slain 62 With 29-Across, Balkan city on the Danube 63 Rte. through Houston 64 Reactor part 66 Will Smith title role 68 DIII doubled

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: Baluster, Banister A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail.

The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase.

We slid down the banister when we were children.

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

Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

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No Pity for “Charlie Hustle”

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Pete Rose is denied, again, to be an eligible inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and to be forgiven for his rule breaking habit of gambling on baseball while as a player and manager during his career with Cincinnati.

Rose passed Ty Cobb as career hits leader with No. 4,192 on September 11, 1985, and he finished his career with 4,256 hits. Rose played for the Reds from 1963 to 1978 and 1984 to 1986, acting as both a player and a manager from 1984 to 1986 and continuing as just a manager until 1989. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced, on Monday, December 14, that he had rejected Rose’s plea for reinstatement, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds.

But there’s still an outside chance for Pete Rose, according to Manfred. “In my view, the considerations that should drive a decision

on whether an individual should be allowed to work in Baseball are not the same as those that should drive a decision on Hall of Fame eligibility,’ Manfred wrote. “Any debate over Mr. Rose’s eligibility for the Hall of Fame is one that must take place in a different forum. Rose initially denied betting on baseball and only later in the interview did he ‘clarify’ his response to admit such betting,” Manfred wrote. Rose agreed to the ban in August of1989 after an investigation for Major League Baseball by lawyer John Dowd. “My reaction is I am very proud of the commissioner,” Dowd said. “He got it exactly right. I am happy for the game.”

For almost 15 years after being banned, Rose denied he bet on the game. In 2004, he changed his story in an autobiography, admitting to doing so only when managing the Reds. An “Outside the Lines” report earlier this year produced documentation from one of Rose’s former associates that cataloged his bets in 1986, when he was still playing. Rose’s attorney said at the time that his client wouldn’t comment, as he was in the process of reinstatement, and Rose has not commented on the matter since. He first applied for reinstatement in September 1997 and met with then-commissioner Bud Selig in November 2002, but Selig never ruled on Rose’s application.

Manfred made public that baseball’s ‘hits king’ hasn’t been completely honest about his gambling. The commissioner also noted that Rose continues to bet on baseball legally, even though his gambling got him into trouble,

making it an “unacceptable risk” to let him back in the game.

An article written by David Schoenfield, an ESPN senior writer, talks about Pete Rose the baseball player. “Obviously, Rose would have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer as the all-time hits leader and one of the most famous players in the game’s long history. I’ve had readers tell me he’s the greatest player ever and I’ve had very smart people tell me he’s the most overrated player of all time, merely a good player who played forever. Rose got a lot of hits, finishing with 4,256 to pass Cobb. He was extremely durable. He didn’t hit many home runs – his career high was 16 and he finished with 160, and he gave up trying to hit home runs late in his career. In his final seven seasons, playing mostly first base, he had more than 3,600 plate appearances and hit just six home runs.

But he broke Cobb’s record.” Rose had a long list of excellent seasons.

Rose’s conduct violated Major League Rule 21, which calls for a lifetime ban for betting on any game “…with which the bettor has a duty to perform.”

Reds President Bob Castellini said he hopes the Hall will reconsider its decision. “We and the fans think he deserves that opportunity,” he said.

Rose was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year, 1973 MVP and 1975 World Series MVP. He was a three-time NL batting champion, topping the hits mark of 4,191 set

by Ty Cobb from 1905-28. There are the critics who don’t feel Rose was that “great” of a player. While

his stats are outstanding and speak for themselves, his attitude was something that was questioned, and his unwillingness to “fess up” to the scandalous obsession he had is what really did him in.

In September, I wrote an article relating to Rose’s request for reinstatement, and in that article I felt that it was time to forgive him and give the credit he deserves, as a player, not as a gambler. He claims that he never bet against his team, but it took him 15 years to admit that he did bet on baseball. Unfortunately his initial denial seems to be a big factor and that is haunting him.

Wonder why some professional athletes don’t come forward to admit that they have made some wrong choices? Almost like the third grader who won’t admit any wrong doing, even though the facts are obvious. Lying has become an epidemic in the modern world we live in. There’s an old saying that if you lie enough, you begin to believe it yourself. Pete Rose is not the only professional athlete who has been guilty of a red face lie - it has become part of a new culture in sports. Sad, but true, and there are many recent examples, from deflategate to the use of performance enhancing drugs and the past history of putting cork in baseball bats. Are we, the fans, becoming accepting of these ugly stories and not surprised of these despicable practices? We seem to have become callous in our observation.

So, does Pete Rose deserve the honor of becoming a member

of The Hall of Fame? In the era of Ty Cobb, baseball was a brutal game of name calling, spiking, team brawls, swinging bats at opponents, throwing balls at batter’s heads, playing while drunk, all during a time of bigotry. Cobb and the players of his time had the reputation of swearing at, and fighting with opponents, umpires and fans, on and off the field.

It wasn’t surprising back then.

There are many old timers now in the baseball HOF who have questionable reputations. Some of the stories I have read about that era would curl your mustache. Many players from that time also gambled. Read the book about the “Black Socks Scandal” of 1919, or see the movie “Eight Men Out,” both the book and the movie focus on the scandal of throwing World Series games for money.

Because of these times gone by rules have been implemented.

Some of the historical names, who are in the baseball HOF, were not good role models. I guess now that the line has been drawn, maybe Charlie Hustle wasn’t all that bad. At least, historically, not as bad as the days and era when Ty Cobb played. For what Pete Rose has done, as a player, I feel he deserves more of a serious consideration as a Hall of Fame member. I feel that his time has come, and what he did, gambling on the game, had no effect on the way he performed. His stats are legitimate!

A note to you all: Have a great holiday and Happy New Year!

Youth Basketball Squads Make A Difference SARATOGA SPRINGS — It’s always a pleasure to salute those who make a difference for others at holiday time, and so we are thrilled to extend kudos to the Saratoga Springs Freshman Basketball and St. Mary’s Boys Junior CYO squads, both coached by Tony Devizzio.

The two teams once again joined together to sponsor a family of four this Christmas season!

They do this each year because it’s the right thing to do, but we feel they deserve extra recognition – our corner of the world is a little brighter for a needy family thanks to the efforts of these fine young men – Happy Holidays to all!

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Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has announced that they are seeking nominations for the 2016 Hall of Fame, to be awarded in the spring of 2016.

The program recognizes student athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, faculty and community members who have made significant contributions to the Ballston Spa athletics program through their service, performance, dedication, commitment and accomplishments. All candidates for membership in the Hall of Fame must fall into one of the four categories of Student Athlete Candidate, Team Candidate, Coach Candidate or Community Contributor and meet the criteria for that category.

Nomination forms are due

by January 15, 2016 and are available at www.ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com or in the alumni section of the school district’s website at www.bscsd.org/ community.cfm. For additional information, email info@ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com.

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.

Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services’ Basketball Camp Chris Cordes from One on One Basketball will instruct this basketball camp held at the Malta Community Center during Holiday break (12/28-12/31).

Campers, ages 8-14, will receive four days of expert instruction presented in a fun and low pressure environment. Camp includes instruction in all aspects of fundamentals, while learning concepts in teamwork and sportsmanship. Games, contests, prizes and a t-shirt for all who attend. Register by visiting www. maltaparksrec.com or call the center at 518-899-4411 for more information. Hurry! Registration is due by December 24.

Adult Sports and Fitness Opportunities in Ballston Spa Schools The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering adult sports from 8-10 p.m. with Co-ed Indoor Soccer and Co-ed Volleyball held on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. A 10-week session begins the week of January 4, 2016 and requires a $30 fee for school district residents.

The popular Walk About program provides a safe, indoor walking course for those interested in a low impact fitness activity. The program continues through April when school is in session. A $15 registration fee is required for this program and non-residents are charged $18 to participate. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session.

Pre-registration is required and fees are due at the beginning of each course.

Those interested may register for courses by mail or inperson at the District Office, 70 Malta Avenue. Additional information regarding any of the courses offered is available online at www.bscsd.org or by calling 518-884-7195 x 1329.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Holiday Hours

Puzzle solutions from pg. 28 Send your sports stories or briefs to Arthur Gonick, Sports Editor at arthur@saratoga publishing.com

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

Learn-to-Skate This Winter!

Saratoga Figure Skating Club Accepting Applications – New this year: Beginner Adult Classes Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club’s (SSFSC) Learnto-Skate winter session begins January 3, 2016. Two six-week sessions will be offered. This popular skating program uses the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills framework and was created to be the best beginning ice-skating program in the world. It is designed to serve the needs of both recreational and competitive skaters.

Participants will work on skills appropriate to their level and may prepare for performances at the spring exhibition held March 20. The theatre-onice style exhibition is fun and exciting for skaters of all levels.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Learnto-Skate program should visit SSFSC’s website at ssfsc.wordpress.com or contact Mary Ellen O’Loughlin at oloughlinssfsc@aol.com.

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 already learned. All ages and abilities welcome.

Classes will begin Tuesday, January 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.

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Week of December 24 – January 7, 2016

All Outdoors

Is It Spring?

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY The weather outside’s delightful No flakes of snow in sight-ful The weatherman told me so, Grass has grown, gotta mow, gotta mow.

Forgive me, but I couldn’t help it. The spirit of the season overwhelmed me!

While not unprecedented, the weather is a bit out of the ordinary. Speculation about when or if winter will make an appearance is rampant. Some say that this winter will be the warmest on record - others believe winter is vengeful and we will pay before it’s over. Lake half frozen or half thawed, six minnows or half a dozen shiners, you get the picture. Winter will be whatever it will be and there’s nothing we can do about it, so hope for the best, whatever that is. I’m hoping for a gift from Santa that hardens the water and gives the landscape a much needed makeover.

Last month, I winterized my boat and prepared to spend what precious little free time I had in the woods and targeting end of the season walleye.

I didn’t expect to have such a lengthy extended play of agreeable weather as we’ve had. We all enjoy the savings in our heating bills and the extra time to finish up the outdoor chores, but the weather has not made it easy for the deer hunters. The unseasonable warm temperatures have kept the deer in a lazy, nocturnal pattern of inactivity. I’ve commiserated with many frustrated hunters who’ve told me the only deer they’re seeing are posing for their trail

cameras in the wee hours of the morning. I can attest to that because the only part of the local herd I’ve seen lately are the tracks and “deer berries”.

Justin Liptak, a local deer processor, has made steaks of only sixty deer this year, half of his usual number. He told me the same story that hunters are having a hard time this year, not for lack of trying, but because of the weather. There was short period of increased hunter success during November that coincided with the rut and the opening of the southern zone regular season, but it’s been tough since.

The lack of snow has made deer all but invisible in the woods and very difficult to track. Many hunters will have to be satisfied with looking forward to next year. Unless I get lucky between the time of this writing and the end of the season, I will go without also. Such is life.

I do have fishing to look forward to and if my efforts pay off, I will have fish in the freezer taking up the space normally occupied by venison. For now I’ll be shore bound like all the other

fishermen who put their boats away for the winter. That, however, is not a terrible circumstance to be in. I will be spending some time fishing from shore at the state boat launch on Saratoga Lake. If you get there about sundown and cast a variety of jerk baits, swim baits and hair jigs, you may find your efforts rewarded by the solid strike of a hungry walleye. Walleye spend much of their time lurking in deep water, usually out of reach of the shore fisherman. As the water cools and the days shorten, they start spending more of their time feeding at the drop offs and in the weed beds that are within range of the landlubber. Walleye tend to travel in schools so the action can be furious, but fleeting as the school moves into and then out of range. When the action subsides, don’t give up, another school may be close behind or the one that just passed may circle back. Walleye can be finicky customers so try different lures or just alter the way that you retrieve the one you’re using.

There have been times when I’ve cast a suspending jerk bait, given

it a few hard tugs to get it down to depth and then just let it sit there, giving it very infrequent and subtle twitches. This painfully slow technique often pays off with a fish trying to rip the rod out of my hands. Give it a try down at the boat launch; maybe you will enjoy some success. I’ll see you there.

Despite the recent warmth, winter will stop procrastinating and bring us the cold we need to kick off the ice-fishing season. Many fishermen and fisherwomen are looking forward to the time they will spend on the ice. If you haven’t done so already, get your gear in order so you can take advantage of the season, especially if it turns out to be a short one. The last two winters were doozies. Will this one be a lamb in comparison or just a late

bloomer? Only time will tell. I hope it’s the latter.

Enjoy your celebrations with family and friends this year and don’t let winter or the lack thereof get you down. Keep in mind these things if you need a little boost: 1. A new year begins soon!

2. The days are getting longer!

3. Spring is only about 90 days away! (Unless that darn woodchuck screws things up…. Really, what’s up with the woodchuck?)

Tim Blodgett, owner of Saratoga Tackle & Archery, can be reached at 518-584-3952. The store has a brand-new location, at 111 Green St, Schuylerville. For further information, visit Saratogatackle.com or find Saratoga Tackle on Facebook.

Volume 10 • Issue 51

A lump of coal for Pete. See page 29.

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Community Sports Bulletin. See Page 30. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

Top Local Sports Stars of 2015

It was a great year, with many terrific athletes and teams having tremendous seasons. We picked the best of the best on page 10.