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Olympic Legend Visits Spa City

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci visited the Saratoga Regional YMCA, Wilton Branch to mentor the Saratoga Springs High School Prague1977 gymnastics team. Comaneci was in the region to announce her role as an honorary captain to the inaugural Aurora Games.

The introductory event will take Nadia Comaneci with the Saratoga place on Aug. 20 in Albany.

Springs High School gymnastics team.

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Comaneci was greeted by a chorus of cheers coming from the Saratoga Springs High School gymnastics team. She shared with the bright-eyed boys and girls her ongoing passion and gratitude of the sport that made her who she is today both personally and professionally.

“Not too many women’s sports were available in the late sixties. My life shaped because of that,” said Comaneci. “In a way I don’t think anything else helps you with discipline and responsibilities as sports does.”

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BALLSTON SPA — In August 2012, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to create the formation of the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation, or SCCRC, and named Anita Daly the organization’s chair.

Charged with promoting community development and the creation of jobs in both the notfor-profit and for-profit sectors, the local development corporation this

week announced it had facilitated more than $200 million in financing since its formation.

That financing benefitted health care, education and affordable housing organizations headquartered or operating in Saratoga County. Projects have included enabling low-interest financing for a segment of a new science building at Skidmore College, the expansion at Saratoga Hospital, updates to the Raymond Watkin apartments and for a St. Peter’s Hospital project.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Saratoga Hospital Names New Foundation Leader SARATOGA SPRINGS — Meredith Woolford has been named executive director of Saratoga Hospital Foundation, responsible for hospital fundraising and other development activities. She has more than a decade of experience in fundraising, community relations and marketing.

Woolford first joined Saratoga Hospital in 2016 as manager of institutional development and, during her tenure, increased sponsorship revenue, launched a major new fundraising event, and nurtured key relationships with donors and other friends of the hospital.

Woolford and her husband, Jim, live in Saratoga Springs with their two young daughters. She is a mentor for Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar and a board member of Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga Springsbased nonprofit. Woolford also has served on the board of Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and as a member of New York Cares.

“Meredith brings the right mix of fundraising, event-planning and community relations expertise— plus a style and commitment that work so well with our organization,” Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Angelo Calbone said.

“We are confident that her skills and experience will prove invaluable as we continue to grow our foundation and strengthen our community engagement efforts.”

Meredith Woolford, appointed Executive Director of Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Photo provided.

Woolford obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of New Hampshire but before joining Saratoga Hospital, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Saks Fifth Avenue, advancing to senior manager of marketing operations, charitable giving and partnerships.

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Saratoga Central Catholic

St. Clement’s Kindergarten

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Hi there, I’m Mrs. O’Donnell!

I am fortunate enough to be teaching Math to our sixth and seventh graders at SCC. I am a 2008 SCC graduate and have been teaching and coaching here for the past 6 years. Life in 6th and 7th grade is fun and full of learning. As a middle school community, we work together to not only grow in our academic knowledge but also build social skills and expand our spirituality. We utilize different strategies, including technology, to develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration skills, and perseverance. On a daily basis, students work together to find solutions to problems and are challenged at the highest level. In math class we use a healthy balance of work and play to foster life-long problem-solving skills. This year students have used hands-on manipulatives to solve algebraic equations and conducted experiments to test probabilities of different events. The seventh graders used Google Earth to explore elevations

in relation to sea level; this new 21st century technology allowed us to explore integers in the context of the Earth. The sixth graders discovered the importance of ratios in the real world by manipulating cookie recipes and paint mixtures. While preparing for their midterm exam, students reviewed material while competing in “Minute to Win It” competitions.

As we look to the second half of the school year, the sixth graders will become statisticians by collecting and displaying data through Google Apps and the seventh graders will continue to solve algebraic and geometric problems through coding! By focusing on the Mathematical Practices and keeping a growth mindset, we continue to strive to initiate and improve critical thinking, perseverance, and reasoning with our sixth and seventh graders. By teaching the whole person and making math relevant, students look forward to coming to this class every day and I look forward to seeing their smiling faces!

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Kindergarten at St. Clement’s School sets the course for a lifetime of learning and discovery.

Our kindergartners are provided a strong foundation in the “basics” through a literature and phonics-based reading program, a comprehensive math program, and an interactive STEM program while experiencing an enriched curriculum in art, music, physical education, library, Spanish, and technology. Acknowledging the importance of play in a child’s development, opportunities for play exist throughout the day from learning centers to free play to outdoor recess. Additionally at the core of our program is a comprehensive Religion curriculum which integrates Christian values throughout all areas and teaches the rich traditions and beliefs of our faith through participation in all liturgical celebrations. A dedicated kindergarten team consists of classroom teachers, Mrs. Cathy Molteni and Mrs. Amy Munn, plus a reading specialist, Mrs. Laura Howenstein. Small class sizes ensure individual attention. Here’s a little bit of information about our team: Mrs. Molteni graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester with a BA in English and from SUNY Plattsburgh with a MS in Education. She has taught fifth grade, fourth grade, second and third grades in Cortland,

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NY, Hendersonville, NC and Coolville, OH respectively. Mrs. Molteni holds NYS Nursery to Grade 6 permanent certification. She has taught kindergarten at St. Clement’s since 1996.

Mrs. Munn graduated from SUNY at Cortland where she earned a B.S. as well as a M.S. in Elementary Education and Reading and is permanently certified in New York State (Pre-K to 6 and Reading). She joined our faculty in September 2010. Mrs. Munn taught kindergarten in Cazenovia, 3rd Grade in Chittenango, and a 1-2 multiage class in Lake George.

Mrs. Howenstein graduated from SUNY at Plattsburgh with a B.S. degree and earned her M.S. in Reading at SUNY at Albany. She is permanently certified in Elementary Education, N-6, as well as Reading K-12. She worked as a Reading Specialist in the Saratoga Springs and Corinth School Districts. She joined our staff as a Reading Specialist in September 2012.

Here at St. Clement’s you will experience a program centered on faith and family. Your child will be treated as a unique individual and will be cherished by everyone in our building. We invite you to come and see our kindergartners “in action” as they journey through their day. Join us during Catholic Schools Week January 27 - February 2.

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MONDAY JAN. 28 Ballston Spa Village Board Meeting | 7 p.m.

Village Clerk’s Office, 66 Front St.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30 Town of Ballston Planning Board Meeting | 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 323 Charlton Rd.

WILTON — Town of Wilton reminds residents that Local Law No. 5 prohibits parking on town roads during winter months. Vehicles that violate the law will be towed.

NYRA President and CEO Chris Kay Resigns

Milton Town Board Meeting | 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 503 Geyser Rd.

Cap Com Launches Food Drive and Financial Assistance in Wake of Government Shutdown CAPITAL REGION — Cap Com Federal Credit Union is assisting its members who are impacted by the partial government shutdown.

In addition to financial assistance, the credit union is launching a food drive that began on Jan. 18 and will run until Feb. 28.

Cap Com is aiming to meet the urgent need of local food pantries and nonprofit organizations. Their supplies have been depleted during the shutdown, and they anticipate further strains when Code Blue weather conditions occur. The most immediate supplies needed include canned tuna, canned chicken, beans, peanut butter, stuffing, canned vegetables, canned soup, pasta products,

pancake mix, sugar and personal care items.

Non-perishable food collection sites are located at all 11 Cap Com branch locations.

Cap Com is also helping eligible federal workers in need by offering debt payment relief, payment deferments on loans and credit cards, and mortgage forbearance for first-position mortgages. A team from Cap Com is also providing personal counseling to members to address each unique situation and handle inquiries on financial assistance and eligibility.

To donate, text FOODDRIVE19 to 41444 or stop by a Cap Com branch. For more information visit www. capcomfcu.org/assist.

Chris Kay hoisting the Saratoga Race Course banner at his first Spa City meet in 2013. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

OZONE PARK — On Jan. 23 the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) Board of Directors stated that it has accepted the resignation of NYRA President and CEO Chris Kay, effectively immediately.

David O'Rourke, NYRA's Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, has been named interim CEO. O'Rourke joined NYRA in 2008 as Director of Financial Planning. Since 2011, O'Rourke

has been responsible for NYRA's business development strategies across a range of disciplines including industry relations, simulcast markets and contracts, television and ADW operations, and capital projects.

Kay was named President and CEO in 2013. Under his direction, NYRA improved the quality and safety of racing operations; enhanced the overall guest experience; and was returned to private control.

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COURT Mark. B. Baldwin, age 29, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Jan. 18 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 1.

Wayne A. Rice, age 40, of Northumberland, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 4.5 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourthdegree, in Saratoga Springs.

Michael T. Garrick, age 36, of Schuylerville, pleaded Jan. 18 to felony grand larceny in Halfmoon and felony robbery in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing is scheduled for March 22.

Alicia C. Lewie, age 33, of Schuylerville, pleaded Jan. 18 to felony attempted robbery, in the town of Saratoga.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 22.

Daniel M. Desnoyers, age 29, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Jan. 17 to felony aggravated criminal contempt, in Milton.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 22.

Jerold C. Kelleher, age 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 15 to 5.5 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree.

Michael S. Andrews, age 22, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 2.5 years in state prison, after pleading to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree.

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Deborah M. Willson, age 40, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 8 to eight months in jail, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree.

Jan. 17 with assault in the third degree/intent physical injurymisdemeanor; menacing second degreemisdemeanor; criminal possession of a weapon fourth degree- misdemeanor.

Kenneth L. Goodwin, age 61, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 14 with failure to obey traffic control device; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor.

Marc L. Santamoor, age 40, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 13 with fail to keep right; fail to signal - turn, change lanes, parked; driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; refuse pre-screen test.

Tyvon M. Webb, age 28, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Jan. 1 to felony criminal sale of a controlled substance.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 29.

Raphaella M. Saunders, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 17 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.

Nicholas T. Dixon, age 23, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 14 with criminal possession stolen property fourth degree- felony; forgery in the first degree/ stocks, bonds- felony; burglary in the third degree- felony; criminal impersonation second degree - misdemeanor.

Conar T. Jones, age 22, Clifton Park, was charged Jan. 13 with resisting arrestmisdemeanor/ two counts; harassment second degree physical contact.

Julie A. Gailor, age 52, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 14 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to fourth degree arson, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs.

Leon G. Nadeau, age 33, of Burnt Hills, was sentenced Jan. 14 to six months in jail and five years of probation, after pleading to attempted making a terroristic threat, a felony.

POLICE Richard H. Curran, age 38, Queensbury, was charged Jan. 19 with criminal possession of a weapon third degree- felony.

Kayla J. Laplant, age 28, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 19 with speeding - posted zone; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor.

Shawn W. Farrell, age 19, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 18 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor.

David J. Kuebaugh, age 33, Gloversville, was charged

Katerina M. James, age 19, Gloversville, was charged Jan. 15 with petit larcenymisdemeanor; criminal possession stolen property fifth degree- misdemeanor.

Nicholas T. Lareau, age 30, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor.

David J. Kuebaugh, age 33, Gloversville, was charged Jan. 13 with criminal mischief fourth degree/ intent damages propertymisdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Shannon M. Cullinan, age 22, Mechanicville, was charged Jan. 13 with disorderly conduct; criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor.

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OBITUARIES

Elizabeth A. Carpenter Allen

Teresa (Terry) F. Bradshaw

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth A. Carpenter Allen passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. She was 89.

Calling hours were Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518-584-5373) followed by a funeral home service.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Teresa (Terry) F. Bradshaw passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was 93 years young.

There were no calling hours and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Constance “Connie” Collins

ROCHESTER — Constance “Connie” Collins, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family January 21, 2019 in Rochester NY. Connie is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Gerald “Jerry” Collins. She is survived by her seven children, four living

Ralph Ciancio

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ralph Ciancio, age 89, passed away at Saratoga Hospital on January 16, 2019.

He was born on December 1, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to Carmella DeLeo and Alfonso Ciancio. With his talent as an acrobat and ten dollars in his pocket he left for New York City at age 18 to try his luck in the entertainment industry. After only a few days he was approached by The Fontaines, a well-established adagio dance team with whom he toured the country, appearing on some of America’s first popular television shows including Milton Berle’s Cavalcade of Stars. Later he joined the acrobatic troupe, Mac, Russ and Owen, and toured the country with Edgar Bergen and his sidekicks Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.

The Korean War cut his career in show business short in 1951 when he was drafted into the

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in Rochester: Deene Kennon (George) of Greensboro, NC; Chris Collins (Mary) of Clarence, NY; Joy Collins (Maggie Finn), Lynn Schiller (Yogi), Claudia Topping (John), Marcia Geary (Brian) and Ted Collins (Susan) of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Connie’s youngest two children were born in Glens Falls where she loved Glens Falls Country Club. She saw most of North America, Europe, and was one of the first Americans to visit China when it opened to the West in 1973.

Connie was an avid sportswoman. She passed this love of the outdoors on to all her descendants. She golfed every week, usually walking the course.

She had multiple holes-in-one and won many golf tournaments

including the Oak Hill Putting Tournament at age 87. She skied all over the world and was best known for beating everyone down the mountain until she was 80.

Her greatest joy was her family. Having made frequent corporate moves as a devoted spouse, she treasured landing in Rochester. “Mimi’s” home was always open, especially for hugs, chocolate chip cookies and her 6 o’clock sharp dinners.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, January 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY. Her Catholic Funeral Mass and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one her favorite charities, www.nationalmssociety. org or www.saintsplace.org. To share a memory of Connie or send a condolence to the family, visit www. anthonychapels.com.

United States Army. There he took up reading, and after his discharge he used the G.I. Bill and numerous jobs to work his way through college and graduate school. Ralph received a B.A. from Duquesne University in 1957, an M.A. in 1958 from Penn State, and a Ph.D. in 1965 from the University of Pittsburgh.

As a teacher at Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University), he was recommended to Skidmore College where he taught literature and composition from 1965 to 2000. He published on Richard Wright, Eugene O’Neill, William Styron, Saul Bellow, William Faulkner, Sherwood Anderson, Nathaniel West, Albert Camus, and Vladimir Nabokov, the subject of his Moseley Faculty Research Lecture at Skidmore in 1997. His uncompromising work ethic, love of language, and inspiring teaching led his colleagues and former students to create the Ralph A. Ciancio Prize for Excellence in Teaching, awarded each year to an outstanding Skidmore professor.

Above all else, Ralph Ciancio spent his life loving and caring for his family; first and foremost, his dear wife Mimi who he referred to as “the great serendipity of his life,” during a toast on their 50th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his three adoring sons, Lee, Claude, and Paul; daughter-in-law, Lori; by his four grandchildren,

Rachael, Michael, Ralph (R.J.), and Anthony; and by his sister, Adeline Toth and her daughter Pamela Paciaron. He will also be greatly missed by his extended family, friends, and neighbors, and all who had the opportunity to experience his warm heart, generous nature, and infectious humor.

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

A memorial service and reception will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 9 at The Surrey Williamson Inn, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ralph’s name to The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law; bazelon.org; phone: 202-4675730, or Shelters of Saratoga; sheltersofsaratoga.org; phone: 518-581-1097.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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February Networking Breakfast in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — On Feb. 5 The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Feb. 5 from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., hosted by Prolific Marketing at 27 Kent Street, Suite 107B in Ballston Spa.

Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation, prepayment available at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are

welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa.

SIS Students Honor Martin Luther King Jr.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Jan. 18 SIS held a morning meeting to recognize the work, life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students,

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parents, and staff came together to hear poems and presentations from our students inspired by Dr. King.

Guest Garland Nelson spoke about

Dr. King and led the children in song. A highlight of the morning was a recreation by students of the March on Washington.

Spa City Farmers’ Market Chili Cook-Off SARATOGA SPRINGS — On. Jan. 27 the Spa City Farmers Market sixth annual chili cookoff will take place. The Saratoga Springs Fire Department versus the

Saratoga Spa State Park Police. There will also be vendor against vendor competitions as well. Chili samples cost $3. The Farmer’s market opens at 11 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.

Cooking from Scratch BALLSTON SPA — A cooking class will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension on Feb. 13. The class is a hands-on preparation of a healthy Mediterranean style homecooked meal. $10 Kids over 10 may accompany an adult for $5.

Attendees will learn cooking skills and sit down for dinner.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is located at 50 West High St. The class begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.

Space is limited, to register call 518-885-8995.

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This Week in City Meetings MONDAY JAN. 28 Zoning Board of Appeals | 6:30 p.m. at Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

TUESDAY JAN. 29 Recreation Commission | 6:30 pm at Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave. State of the City Address 2019 | 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway.

THURSDAY JAN. 31 Planning Board Workshop | 5 p.m. at Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

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IMMIGRANT STORIES: Men’s Perspectives on Immigrating to the U.S. on Jan. 29 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three countries.

Three continents. Three men. Although backgrounds and circumstances may vary, are there common threads to be found? Threads between their stories? Threads between all our stories?

“Men’s Perspectives on Immigrating to the U.S” will

be the eighth in the series, “Immigrant Stories: In Their Own Words,” and is presented at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Since September 2017, the immigrant storytelling series has been organized and sponsored by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition – a network of concerned

individuals, faith communities and civic groups.

Through support, education and advocacy the Coalition seeks to create a just, welcoming and inclusive community, a community which honors immigrants and aspires to allow everyone to flourish without fear or intimidation. There is no charge for admission.

Saratoga PLAN Hosts Volunteer Mixer SARATOGA SPRINGS — PLAN will be holding a volunteer mixer and recruitment event from 5:30 To 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway.

The event is open to the

public and welcomes those interested in supporting land conservation in Saratoga County by becoming an active volunteer with Saratoga PLAN. Volunteer opportunities with PLAN

include maintenance of trails and waterways, membership on a committee, office support, leading educational programs and field trips and assisting with special events, just to name a few.

EARLY PRIMARIES THIS YEAR: City Dems Seeking Potential Candidates for 2019 Election Season SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee announced today that it will start interviews soon with candidates who are interested in securing the Democratic Party endorsement for municipal elections later this year. Due to changes in New York’s primary election date, SSDC interviews will be held earlier than in previous years.

The SSDC is seeking to hear no later than Sunday, Feb. 10, from those who are – or may be – planning a run in 2019.

The November 2019 election in Saratoga Springs

will include races for mayor and all other City Council slots, including the commissioners of accounts, finance, public works and public safety. Two County Supervisors also will be elected to represent the city.

The SSDC will invite interested candidates to meet with its Nominations/Endorsement Subcommittee to discuss the local Democratic platform and the candidates’ positions and qualifications. The full SSDC then votes on endorsing candidates for each position.

Earlier this week, the state

Senate and Assembly approved voting reform legislation, including a bill to move up New York’s primary election from September to June, consolidating state and federal primary dates. An earlier primary means that the petition process, whereby candidates seek to secure party lines on the ballot, also will occur much earlier. This in turn accelerates the SSDC’s need to interview those seeking its endorsement.

All inquiries should be directed to SSDC Chair Courtney DeLeonardis at courtney. deleonardis@saratogadems.org.

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“In the case of Saratoga Hospital, they expanded their ER and the size of their OR, and (at the Watkin apartments) they did a huge renovation to the facility that enhances the quality of life for residents there,” said Daly, who continues to serve as chairwoman of the not-for-profit SCCRC. “By being a conduit for taxexempt financing, it helps notfor-profits maintain low costs in financing or re-financing a project. By keeping the cost down, it allows them to save money for their operation or do an expansion, or whatever their goal may be,” Daly said.

“Sometimes it makes the difference whether they go ahead with their goal or not.”

In a new initiative for 2019, the agency is providing grants to small businesses and organizations which may not otherwise have the resources to participate in the newly launched Saratoga County Institute of Management. The program is designed to help local incumbent staff members develop leadership and management skills.

“It was created at the request of different business people in the area who expressed the need to better advance certain skill sets of existing employees and new hires,” Daly said of the partnership forged between SCCRC, the county Chamber of Commerce and Empire State College with the idea of grooming future leaders.

“We created a program that was directly the result of requests made by businesses, so that we can help our businesses with their workforce development needs.”

The program is organized into three different threemonth tracks: sessions in Operational Management - such as recruitment and retention, and knowledge of HR and legal issues; Self-Awareness - which includes time management and effective listening, and sessions in the Management of Others, which features motivation and conflict resolution techniques.

The cost for businesses to send employees to the management program is $1,500 (Chamber members) to $2,000 (non-members) per employee, per track.

“What the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation was able to so with some of its funds is to invest in the project by way of scholarships,” Daly said.

“Particularly for some smaller not-for-profits that may not have the funds available in their budget to send some of their

employees to this management institute, we underwrite the cost for them to attend.”

The agency – comprised of seven members at full capacity - is self-sufficient and doesn’t rely on any taxpayer or government funding, Daly said. The group’s annual budget calls for contractual CEO and administrative expenses but is comprised of a volunteer board.

Fees associated with application charges provide revenue, Daly added. Bond administration fees

typically account for $75,000 in annual revenue, according to the agency’s budget.

“The whole purpose of creating Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation was to give our notfor profits in Saratoga County an opportunity to work with a local development corporation as opposed to having to go through the state Dormitory Authority a much more cumbersome and expensive route for them,” she said. “We’re very proud of the organization we put together and

pleased that we were able to offer this avenue for financing and we believe it’s come back to benefit everyone across Saratoga County, and even beyond.”

SCCRC holds public meetings on a quarterly basis at minimum, and with more frequency when working with an application or project that needs further review. For more information, call 518-435-5903, or go online to: www.saratogacountyny.gov/ departments/saratoga-countycapital-resource-corporation.

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$12 MILLION SECURED FOR MOREAU SEWER EXPANSION

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

MOREAU — On Jan. 10 the town of Moreau found out that it was approved for a $12 million interest-free loan to help finance the sewer project.

According to Moreau Supervisor, Todd Kusnierz, a number of large companies have already shown interest in locating to the commercial corridor on County Route 9 in Moreau.

“This was the piece of paper that was the final piece in the financing puzzle that we have been waiting for… Anxiously for,” Kusnierz said.

“We’re absolutely thrilled.

This is the largest municipal project in the history of the Town of Moreau. It’s going to create incredible economic development opportunities, job opportunities for our residents and those in surrounding communities and most importantly it’s going to increase our commercial tax base.” There have been two previous attempts to bring a sewer plan forward; however, both were unsuccessful.

The $12 million interestfree loan was approved by the New York State Environmental

Plan for Moreau sewer project. Image provided.

Facilities Corporation (EFC), and will last up to 30 years. In addition, the sewer line will be financed by $4 million in grants, totaling in $16 million.

According to Kusnierz there will be a fee charged to landowners that will be predicated on assessed value; however, it will only be applied

to the property owners that are contained within the legallycreated boundaries of the district. It is roughly 94 parcels.

“When I took office it was clear to me that all the developments were to the north of (Northway) Exits 17, 18 and 19 or to the south of us (Exits) 16, 15 and 14 and it was because

they had all the components for infrastructure that a commercial district needs,” Kusnierz said.

“We have been always lacking sewer and without sewer, no large company would come in and spend a lot of money that would bring great jobs. So it was

clear to us that we had to put forward an affordable plan that the public supported.”

Moreau will soon be taking bids on engineering firms to work on the project. The project will be completed in November of 2021.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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Concerned Citizens Running for Ballston Spa Trustee

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Concerned citizen of Ballston Spa, Liz Kormos, has announced she is running for one of the two open village trustee seats. The election will be held on March 19.

Kormos has been attending village meetings on a regular basis for about three years. She’s been living in Ballston Spa since 2013.

“I was actually quite taken aback by the way they handle the meetings. Before Noah (Shaw) and Shawn (Raymond), I’d walk in and the mayor would read his expenditures that he wanted authorized, they’d say yes — no discussion. So obviously all the discussion happened already,” Kormos said.

Current Mayor John Romano and two village trustees, Stuart Hodsoll and Robert Cavanaugh are not seeking re-election this year. The three have held their seat for nearly 24 years.

Since the resignations of treasurer Christopher Hickey and deputy treasurer Darryl Purinton in September, Kormos has been an even louder voice wanting better financial management of the village. Kormos says she has been asking questions about the village’s financial state for a few years now.

“I found it really kind of incredible that there was no discussion. They were very short

Vote March 19. Image provided.

Liz Kormos. Photo provided.

Christine Fitzpatrick. Photo provided.

meetings and it was very sparsely attended. Sometimes I was the only person to speak and then there were one or two other people but generally those folks didn’t ask questions,” Kormos said.

Kormos was one of five members of the budget advisory committee appointed by the village board in early October of 2018, following the release of a financial audit by the New York State’s Comptroller stating that the Village is in poor financial condition and that records were kept inadequately. Her job on the committee was to develop strategies and identify opportunities for advancing the state of the village’s fiscal affairs.

She was also a member of the zoning advisory committee with members of the planning and zoning boards, Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, and local developers

to make recommendations on improvements in the zoning code which were then adopted by the board of trustees.

Christine Fitzpatrick, another concerned citizen of Ballston Spa, is running for trustee with Kormos under a new party line, “A Better BSpa.” They seek to take to take the politics out of village elections.

Along with addressing the village’s poor financial condition they would like to concentrate on repairing and improving the infrastructure, roads, parking and sidewalks; increasing the tax base by redeveloping existing properties, improving public safety on our streets; and supporting senior citizens.

“I think people should look at the four trustee candidates, look at their experience, look at their background and also look at how hard they’ve already worked in the village,” Kormos said.

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BUSINESS

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association to Host Chocolate Fest BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is hosting its sixth annual Chocolate Fest on Feb. 1 as part of the village’s “First Friday” activities.

There will be over 20 participating “Sweet Spots” throughout the village where visitors can sample desserts for $1. Other First Friday activities include artist demonstrations, chocolate-themed activities, family crafts, store promotions and sales just in time for Valentine's Day. Participating venues include: Front Street: The Whistling Kettle, Daisy Dry Goods, Sunset Café, Creative Endeavors, Front Street Deli, Next Door Kitchen & Bar, Henry’s Tavern, Boho Chic Boutique, Sweet Melissa’s.

Charlton Street: Saratoga Historical Society at Brookside Museum (requires registration).

Milton Avenue: Pizza Works, National Bottle Museum, Nomad Coffee & Crepes, Coffee Planet, Corina Contemporary Jewelry & Fine Crafts, Two if By Sea Gallery, The Whitehouse Restaurant, A Bead Just So, Howard Hanna Real Estate, True Elegance Boutique, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Ballston Spa United Methodist Church.

Washington Street: Saha Yoga, Glassworks Studio, Sacred Journey Ceramics, Doubleday House Antiques.

Each chef will prepare small, sample sized, chocolate offerings in up to three categories that include Dessert, Savory, and

Chocolate Beverage. The samples will be judged by a panel of judges as well as by visitors in the Fan Favorite competition.

This year’s Chocolate Fest sponsors are Coffee Planet, Fresh Nest and Ballston Spa National Bank.

Chocolate Fest will take place in downtown Ballston Spa at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. A full list of events can be found at Ballston.org.

COLLAMER HOUSE BIKE AND SKI CLOSES

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

MALTA — Longtime bike dealer Les Plaine has decided to close two satellite shops, one in Malta and one in Albany.

Plaine is now focusing on the headquarters, Les Plaine and Son, located at 1816 State St. in Schenectady and converting a second Schenectady location into a warehouse. His stores also sell skis and snowboards.

“I found that the customers that were located up North were very content to come to Schenectady because of the bigger store, the wider selection that was available in Schenectady... most of my customers were willing to come there. I turned out to be my own biggest competitor,” Plaine said.

Collamer House Bike and Ski, Plaines’ Malta location, located at 450 East High St. opened in 2014.

The shop is more of a boutique and is within a historic building built in 1835. The Albany store, Broadway Bicycle Co. opened in 2011.

The Schenectady headquarters is roughly 68,000 square-feet, six or seven times the size of the satellite locations, according to Plaine.

Collamer House Bike and Ski, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of East High Street and Route 9. Photo provided.

“Although that Malta store was doing very well, I didn’t feel like I needed to have a store there to service that market,” he added.

Plaine says Collamer house was the best of the satellites.

Plaine and his family have been in the bike business since 1945 when Lou Plaine, Les’ father, first opened up the store. Les now runs the store with his son.

Both Malta and Albany locations are for sale or lease by Vanguard-Fine, LLC, a real estate agency based in Albany. Collamer House Bike and Ski is being sold for $395,000 and is 26,000 square-feet.

All inventory and equipment from both Malta and Albany are now in the Schenectady headquarters and are on sale for liquidation.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

New Physician Joins Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Women’s Primary Care SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Karen Krutchick has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Women’s Primary Care. Krutchick provides comprehensive care for patients from adolescence through senior adulthood.

Krutchick comes to Saratoga Hospital from Belgrade Urgent Care in Montana. She is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, where she also completed an internship and residency. She is board certified in family medicine.

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Women’s Primary Care provides routine physicals and other prevention and wellness services, care for minor illnesses and chronic conditions, patient education, breast exams and other screenings, well-woman gynecology services, family planning services, perimenopause and menopause care, and other

Dr. Karen Krutchick. Photo provided.

services to help women stay healthy throughout their lives. The practice treats adolescent girls starting at age 13 and women of all ages.

Dr. Krutchick sees patients at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Women’s Primary Care at Park Place at Wilton, 665 Saratoga Rd. To make an appointment, call 518363-8815. For more information, go to www.saratogahospital.org

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Saratoga Center for the Family Welcomes New Board Members SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Center for the Family has added two new members to its Board of Directors; Attorney Jennifer Jeram and Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton.

Jeram currently serves as Principal Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Muller, Justice of the Supreme Court for the Fourth Judicial District.

A graduate of Niskayuna High School, Atty. Jeram earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with minor concentration in Social Studies of Medicine, from McGill University. She earned a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, with concentration in Health Law, from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.

Along with serving on Saratoga Center for the Family’s Board, Atty. Jeram is also a member of the Saratoga County Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association, the Arongen Elementary School PTA, the Saratoga County Democratic Committee, and the Clifton Park

Atty. Jennifer Jeram. Photo provided.

Dr. Michael Patton. Photo provided.

Democratic Committee.

Dr. Michael Patton is the Superintendent for the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Patton graduated Shenendehowa High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Pennsylvania State University, a Master’s degree

in School Counseling and his School District Administrator Certification from The College of Saint Rose, and an Education Doctorate from the Sage Colleges.

Patton is currently serving on the Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning Board of Directors and Saratoga SponsorA-Scholar Board of Directors.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

heartfelt harmony

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

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woon-worthy songs deliver an unforgettable message.

“A woman is taken back when four guys show up in tuxedos carrying roses, chocolates and a Valentine’s Day card. All of a sudden, a whole crowd of people gathers and she is beaming - until we start singing, and then she starts to cry,” said Jerry Crouth.

Through the years, they’ve seen engagements; babies grow into teenagers, and persisted through winter storms. Before cell phones, they used walkie-talkies or stopped at a phone booth to find out where they would be visiting next. They’ve even delivered singing Valentines over the phone.

Warm Wishes a New Way

This is the 25th year that Racing City Chorus quartets have been delivering singing Valentines all over the region. Many times, Crouth has gone out to sing, but he prefers to help organize the deliveries instead.

This year, Racing City Chorus quartets will be offering to deliver their love songs in a new way – online.

“It just blows people away. I can’t look when she starts to cry. It makes it hard to sing because it chokes her right up,” he said, choking up a bit himself.

Like with the in-person deliveries, a quartet sings two love songs in perfect 4-part harmony. The sender chooses among a selection of five songs, which include barbershop favorites “Let me call you Sweetheart” and “I love you, truly,” among others. Then, your special video selection will be sent by email for your loved one to enjoy.

Affection Acapella-Style

“After Valentine’s Day, we all share our stand-out stories from the day. There’s fun, laughter – all kinds of things happen. Every delivery is different,” said Crouth.

Racing City Chorus began singing patriotic ballads, holiday and upbeat music 63 years ago. Today, their 35 active members sing in approximately 40 performances each year, including at Saratoga’s First Night Celebration and at the Saratoga Race Course.

They began delivering singing telegrams as a way to get beautiful music out to as many people as possible. Sent by both men and women, the Racing City Chorus delivers more than 100 of these unique musical gifts each year.

“Most people are so much in awe because it’s such a neat thing and an experience, for everyone,” he said.

“We want to make sure what we do and give is a little more than what we’ve given in the past,” said Crouth.

The chocolates are getting an upgrade this year, as well. New sponsor, Wilton Target, is offering larger sizes of Russell Stover chocolates; the sampler size now contains 3 pieces, and the deluxe size (which used to be a pound of chocolate) is now 18 ounces.

Racing City Chorus donates 20 percent of their performances on February 13 and 14. A portion of their proceeds sponsors a high school student to attend Harmony Explosion A Cappella Camp.

“It’s a wonderful way of keeping this music alive,” said Crouth.

For more information on in-person and online singing Valentines, find them on Facebook at RacingCityChorus or visit racingcitychorus.org.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

TOWN OF BALLSTON 435 Hop City Rd., $235,000.

Paul and Cynthia Moczydlowsky sold property to Michael Moczdlowsky.

546 Goode St., $156,500. US Bank National Association (as Trustee) sold property to Lorne Freeman.

10 Willem Way, $140,000.

Frank and Denise Volpe sold property to John and Chelsi Hoey.

209 Kingsley Rd., $275,000.

Craig Giordano (by Atty) and Mark Cambria (Ind and as Atty) sold property to Eric and Rosemary Katz.

CHARLTON 1404 Cosgrove Dr., $535,005.

Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Christopher and Kimberly Jordan.

1 Featherbed Lane, $270,000.

Jay Price and Carole Holmes sold property to Joshua Carlson and Danielle Hunt.

435 Sweetman Rd., $262,000.

US Bank Trust (as Trustee) sold property to Matthew and Erin Dobbs.

CORINTH 3 Lakeside Estates, $195,000.

Schuyler Rhodes and Lisa Quoresimo sold property to Beau Hopkins.

GREENFIELD 28 Old Stone Ridge Rd. $425,000.

Middlegrove LLC sold property to Kenneth and Rebecca Kwalik.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

26 Hunters Run, $357,500.

Roger and Vicki Behrens sold property to Terry Markiewicz.

4 Marions Way, Unit 4, $239,900.

Held Properties LLC sold property to Scott McConnell.

2099 Rowley Rd., Lot 3B, $83,000.

David Levine sold property to David and Patricia Borisenok.

14 Northwood Dr., $139,000.

Craig and Janet DeRusso sold property to J and J Prime Properties Inc. 14 Marions Way, Unit 14, $231,050. Held Properties LLC sold property to Gerald and Anne Bottieri.

49 Candlewood Dr., $395,000.

Michael Digiuseppe and Michele Canfield sold property to Christopher and Morgan Thomas.

49 Thimbleberry Rd., $218,500.

Leonard Ferri sold property to Allison and Matthew Heffner.

MILTON

852 NYS Rt 29, $330,000. John Macica sold property to Charles, Barbara, Kurt, Tessha, Philip and Sally Hanehan.

501 Union Ave., $240,000.

Nance Schaefer (as Trustee) sold property to 501 Union LLC.

Grange Hall Rd., $123,600.

Thomas Poultry Farm of Schuylerville sold property to Eggs In Bacon LLC.

88 Ludlow St., $565,250.

Eric and Jenny Huss sold property to Christopher and Francesca Paschal.

102 Minnie Bennet Rd., $85,000.

Mohawk Trails LLC sold property to Karley Walsh.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 36 Jane St., $462,010. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Richard and Teresa Indyk.

13 Tamarack Trail, $221,000.

Jesse and Hayley Housekeeper sold property to Christian Garber.

20 Avery St., $475,000. 146 Middle Ave LLC sold property to Kerry Wickert.

214 East Ave., $221,500. Bonnie Caraisco sold property to Steven and Claudia Guditis.

530 Elk Circle, $152,500.

David and Mary Cerone sold property to Dawn Cullinan.

289 Jefferson St., $285,000.

Craig Pearce sold property to Dylan Tate.

528 Victory Circle, $291,000.

William and Lauren Groff sold property to Jacob Miller.

110 Hathorn Blvd., $206,500.

William and Whitney Jobmann sold property to Benton Enterprises LLC.

Armer Rd., $45,000.

Karlinda Caldicott and Jan Dejnozka sold property to Christopher Wemple.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1017 US Route 4, $100,000.

Helen Wells sold property to Welcome Stock Land Holdings LLC.

12 Larkspur Dr., $417,000.

Martin and Dorothee O’Toole sold property to Joshua and Sara Wright.

15 Winding Brook Dr., $325,000. Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to 15 Winding Brook LLC.

MALTA 33 Arnold Rd., $463,000.

William and Alanna Smith sold property to Brian and Donna Sergeant.

19 Hills Rd., $242,000.

Warren Bundy, Jr. sold property to Sean Mullis.

15 Old State Rd., $118,450. Zachary and Marjorie Carlito sold property to Victoria Anthony.

79 Ordelia Lane, $312,062.

Farone Amedore LLC sold property to John and Rosemary Finn (Co-Trustees).

9 Gleneagles Blvd., $349,900.

Patrick Childs sold property to Sara Graham.

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STILLWATER 6 Kellogg Rd., $146,598.

Nicholas Polsinelli sold property to Luz Martinez.

81 Brickhouse Rd., $45,000.

Charles Wheeler sold property to Mark and Kathleen Graber.

663 NYS Route 9P, $10,000.

Stewarts Shops Corp. sold property to Dominic Mainella and Carmen Sposito.

15 663 NYS Route 9P, $32,500.

Stewarts Shops Corp sold property to Dominic Mainella and Carmen Sposito.

WILTON 45 Glenburnie Dr., $334,600.

Steven and Kimberly Gordon sold property to Ryan and Peri Stevens.

20 Conklin Court, $430,383.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Jay and Winona Rifenbary.

15 Whispering Pines, $180,000.

Amanda Andreas sold property to Carol Wolfe.

Gurn Springs Rd., $32,000.

Susan Coombs (Surviving Co-Trustee) sold property to Diverse Holdings Group Inc.

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RELIGION

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christ Community Reformed Church

Full Gospel Tabernacle

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

Christ Episcopal Church*

Galway United Methodist Church

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Assembly of God Saratoga

Christian Restoration Ministries

Grace Church

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | www.gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons | Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Vacation Bible School: Aug. 6 - 1, 6-8:30 p.m.

Registration 5:30 p.m.

Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church*

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m.

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019 RELIGION

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PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Shenendehowa United Methodist

100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church*

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, and 11:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 Services: 10:30 a.m.

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., and Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Olde Liberty Baptist

St. Peter Lutheran Church

600 Route 67, Malta Contact: oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m.

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | myrevelationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | stthomasanglicanhalfmoonny.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church

62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 Services: 10 a.m.

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Praise and Worship 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church

Saratoga Chabad

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | Sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Thank You Dr. King: A Day of Gratitude at the Children’s Museum of Saratoga

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS­— Ashley Campbell utilizes her artistic business to encourage local children to express gratitude for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) at the Saratoga Children’s Museum’s “Day of Gratitude.”

On Jan. 2, Coral and Blue Paper Co. partnered with the Saratoga Children’s Museum to honor MLK with hand-written thank you cards. Campbell, the founder of Coral and Blue Paper Co., began by reading My Uncle Martin’s Words for America to the children, and led a discussion of MLK’s use of love and peace to fight for African Americans’ civil rights.

They concluded by hand-writing personal thank you letters, which will be hung at the museum all through February to commemorate Black History Month.

“I thought it would be really great to have kids write thank you notes to show gratitude for somebody who did something, not just a gift that they received,” said Campbell.

Campbell founded her company in 2017, when she realized there was a need for stationary for pre-K through 2nd grade kids. “I really wanted stationary with elementary lines and a creative space for artwork.

I started looking for stationary stuff, kid-friendly stationary and couldn’t find any on the market.”

Her business has allowed her to flourish a mentality of dedicating gratitude among the youth.

“It’s my mission to encourage gratitude, thoughtfulness and creativity though note-writing. It’s also my mission to help parents by making it simpler for kids.”

Campbell explains, “Elementary-aged kids need

Ashley Campbell utilizes her artistic business to encourage local children to express gratitude for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) at the Saratoga Children’s Museum’s “Day of Gratitude.” Photo by SuperSource Media LLC.

space to write, elementary lines to help keep sentences straight, and an area to get creative.”

“Elementary-aged kids need space to write, elementary lines to help keep sentences straight, and an area to get creative.”

The stationary has a line for boys and girls, where the front of each has a colorful silhouette of either a boy or girl writing at a desk.

“So, I went with a silhouette for every card. It goes back to a time when people did write their thank you notes.”

As for the inside, there is a blank canvas dedicated to the children’s artwork, with elementary lines below where they can neatly write their heartfelt thoughts.

“I wanted to keep it really classic and simple on the front because I wanted what was most important to be on the inside the card; what the kids had to say.”

Coral and Blue Paper Co. Stationary can be found in Northshire Bookstore and Paper Dolls of Saratoga, three storefronts in Boston and is sold online, nationally.

Photo by SuperSource Media LLC.

Wall of Gratitude. Photo provided.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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Northshire Bookstore Offers The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Open Mind Scholarship Waves Admission for Federal Employees SARATOGA SPRINGS — As of Tuesday, Jan 22, federal employees and families affected by the government shutdown will receive free admission to the

Children’s Museum at Saratoga through the month of January.

The free admission is extended to furloughed employees and their immediate family. To receive free

admission, furloughed employees must show their federal ID or badge at the admissions desk.

For more information call 518584-5540 or ssyden@cmssny.org.

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Offers Scholarship Opportunities For High School Seniors

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore is accepting submissions for the 2019 Open Mind scholarship. Application deadline is March 1.

Each year Northshire Bookstore awards two collegebound high school seniors, one from New York and one from Vermont, $1,000 to help pay for college. The Open Mind Scholarship aims to diversify thought, feelings, information and perspectives found in books as well as the power of books to change peoples’ lives.

To enter the contest, students need to write up to one page on how a book has exposed them to something new and how it

has impacted their life. Students should include their name, email and state on their submission.

To enter, email the submission to contest@northshire.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Applications must be completed and submitted to respective guidance offices by March 15.

Students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Catholic High School and The Waldorf School, as well as homeinstructed students, are eligible.

The scholarships are for academic and vocational students. The range and number of scholarship offerings has been expanded and will be awarded to up to 10 high school seniors

graduating this spring. The four categories are: • Two $5,000 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a four-year accredited institution.

• Two $2,500 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year accredited institution.

• One $2,500 vocational/technical education scholarship for students planning to attend an accredited or licensed post-high school program.

• Five $1,000 scholarships to Leo Club members.

Applications must include a transcript of grades through the first semester of high school; two letters of recommendation from faculty members or the equivalent, a list of participation in school activities, and an essay on the meaning of Lionism and how it relates to the applicant’s active interest in the civic, cultural and social welfare of the school and community.

To find out how to apply, contact Richard Tunison: laprup81@hotmail.com

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY Saratoga Springs Area

PRESCHOOL FAIR

Listed below are contact details for all of the local area pre and nursery schools. Schools participating in the Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 26 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library are noted in red.

ABC Nursery School (518) 373-8ABC • TheABCNurserySchool.com 13 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

H. DUTCHER COMMUNITY ROOM SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Participating Schools include: SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ~ THE BEAGLE SCHOOL ~ KATRINA TRASK NURSERY SCHOOL ~ NORTH COUNTRY ACADEMY & MILESTONES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER ~ NEWMEADOW ~ SMALL WONDERS CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL ~ PRE-K IN THE PARK ~ ST. CLEMENT’S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL ~ SPA CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL ~ SKIDMORE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER ~ MALTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL ~ ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN CHILDHOOD CENTER ~ SARATOGA REGIONAL YMCA PRESCHOOL ~ COMMUNITY ROOTS SCHOOL ~ KIDSFIRST CHILDCARE CENTER ~ SARATOGA COUNTY EOC HEAD START ~ ST. MARY’S SCHOOL OF BALLSTON SPA ~ JUMPER BEAN PRESCHOOL ~ ABILITIES CENTER ~ WALDORF SCHOOL OF SARATOGA SPRINGS For more information, please call 518-587-2224 or email admissions@waldorfsaratoga.org Sponsored by:

Abilities Center (518) 306-1808 • abilitiescentersaratoga.org 10 Mountain Ledge Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831 Academy Nursery School (518) 664-5066 • helpinghands.org 4 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Apple Blossom Bunch Pre-K in the Park (518) 527-3105 • appleblossombunch.com 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY, 12866 The Beagle School

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUR SOURCE FOR INFORMATION, INSPIRATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT

(518) 587-7507 • beagleschool.com 115 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Burnt Hills United Methodist Christian Preschool (518) 399-6133 • bhpreschool.com 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills, NY 12027 Church Mouse Nursery School (518) 885-8362 • churchmousepreschool.com 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Community Roots School (518) 306-6829 • communityrootschool.com 48 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga EOC Head Start & Early Head Start (518) 288-3206 • apply online at SaratogaEOC.org Email: headstart@saratogaeoc.org. Contact the SCEOC Head Start Administrative Office at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Head Start is a free preschool program for low income children. Preschool classrooms located throughout Saratoga County.

Home-based programs for pregnant women and children birth to age 5.

Jumper Bean Preschool (518) 256-2450 • jumperbean.com 94 Mc Master Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Katrina Trask Nursery School (518) 584-8968 • ktnurseryschool.org 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 KTNSDirector@gmail.com KidsFirst Childcare Center (518) 309-3540 • kidsfirst1.com 12 Church Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Learning to Know learningtoknow.net • 1536 Crescent Roadd, Clifton Park, NY 12065: (518) 371-3722 • 3 Hampstead Place Saratoga Springs, NY 12866: (518) 226-0222 Malta Montessori School (518) 633-1971 maltamontessori.com 100 Saratoga Village Blvd.

Suite 34 A, Malta, NY 12020 Maple Leaf Childcare Center mapleleafchildcare.com • 10 Hemphill Pl., Malta, NY 12020: (518) 899-4159 • 2737 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020: (518) 889-5045 Milestones Early Childhood Center (518) 884-4868 northcountryacademy.com 3459 R Galway Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Newmeadow (518) 899-9235 • newmeadow.org 23 Sitterly Rd. Clifton Park, NY 12065

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The Saratoga Springs Area Pre School Fair is a wonderful opportunity to explore area preschools with over twenty preschools represented!

This event will take place at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the H. Dutcher Community Room on Saturday, January 26 from 10 a.m.- Noon.

North Country Academy northcountryacademy.com • 7 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866: (518) 584-9982 • 2381 Route 9, Mechanicville, NY 12118: (518) 289-5485 • 1756 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065: (518) 373-9679 The Sara Marie School (518) 280-3982 thesaramarieschool.org 942 Rte. 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Saratoga Independent School (518) 583-0841 • siskids.org 459 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Regional YMCA www.srymca.org • 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866: 518-583-9622, ext. 114 • 20 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866: 518-587-3000 • 10 Medical Park Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020: 518-583-9623 • Intergenerational Preschool Program at the Wesley Community: 518-583-9622, ext. 114 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Shooting Stars Childcare (518) 371-2306 • shootingstarschildcareinc.com 609 Route 146 A, Suite 104, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Skidmore Early Childhood Center (518) 580-5473 • skidmore.edu/ecc 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Small Wonders Christian Pre-School (518) 584-3720, ext. 114 175 5th Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 SmartEarly Learning Center (518) 290-7607 • smartearly.com 39 Old Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Spa Christian Pre-School (518) 885-0508 • spachristian.com 206 Greenfield Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020 St. Clements Catholic School (518) 584-7350 stclementsschool.org 231 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Half-Day programs: 3 and 4-year olds Full-Day Pre-K: 4 and 5-year olds Full-Day Jr.-K: 5-year olds St. George School (518) 280-7196 stgeorgeschoolcp.org 912 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065

St. Mary’s School (518) 885-7300 • smsbspa.org 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Half-Day programs: 3 and 4-year olds Full-Day Pre-K: 4 and 5-year olds St. Paul’s Lutheran Christian Childhood Center (518) 584-0904 ext. 105 • spalutheran.org 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Storybook Academy (518) 587-0707 • storybookacademy.net 421 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Sweet Chickadee School (518) 567-9527 • sweetchickadeeschool.com 337 Daniels Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Time 2 Learn Pre-School (518) 225-0294 • (518) 605-2925 • churchmousepreschool.com 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Held in the First Baptist Church Teddy Bear Day Care Center (518) 584-2273 • teddybeardaycarecenter.net 4 Mountain Ledge Drive, Wilton, NY 12831 Tiny Tots Early Learning Center (518) 371-2014 • tinytotsearlylearningcenter.com 1536 Crescent Rd., Clifton Park 12065 The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs (518) 587-2224 • waldorfsaratoga.org 122 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Lamb Osso Bucco Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

by Mary Pratt for Saratoga TODAY In the cold of winter, it’s time for the comfort of warm savory stews. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market has the needed ingredients and ideas from different cultures to spice your stews up.

Arnold Grant, of M&A Farm, is celebrating his 20th year at the market. Although most known for his family’s delicious breakfast sandwiches, he also raises and sells pork. Stewing pork is versatile; it can be used for Indian curry or French stew. Longlesson, Lewis Waite, Moxie Ridge, and Mariaville also raise pork. Pork butt (a shoulder cut) makes an excellent stew, as does fresh pork leg.

Christophe Robert, of Longlesson Farm, grows weaned piglets on pasture from spring until the snow falls. He also raises grass-fed beef until they are three to four years old to ensure flavorful and marbled meat.

Since Christophe is from France, he recommends making boeuf bourguignon, a stew with red wine and vegetables including onions and mushrooms, or a Flemish stew, boeuf carbonnade, with dark beer.

He offers cubed beef for stew, but

Yields 4 servings. (This recipe expands easily to feed a crowd.)

Indian curries.

INGREDIENTS:

• Arbol pepper flakes*

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 tbsp chopped garlic*

• 4 cracked Elihu Farm lamb shanks* • Flour for dredging the shanks • Olive oil for sautéing • 2 cups chopped (½”) yellow onions*

Beef stew. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

suggests that chuck will make stew that is more moist and flavorful.

Lewis-Waite Farm also raises grass-fed beef. Janet Lampman, who works for owners Nancy and Alan Brown, said it’s important to stew or oven-braise grass fed beef very slowly. She likes shanks or round roast.

Ann Carnes, of Ramble Creek Farm, offers a variety of chicken. She finds the best cuts for cooking a chicken stew are

Moroccan Tagine stew

thighs or drumsticks. Squashville Farm’s Himanee and Jim GuptaCarlson offer fresh heritage-breed roasting chickens, from which they use leftover meat for soups and stews. In the last ten minutes of cooking, the chicken is added to warm through. Most recently Himanee made a Peruvian stew called Cazuela (casserole).

Bob and Mary Pratt, of Elihu Farm, have raised lambs for over 30 years. After weaning, lambs graze for three seasons, and eat hay or baleage in winter. The best stew cuts are shoulder, shanks and neck. They enjoy making Moroccan tagine, Indian curry, and osso bucco.

Come talk with the farmers at the market to get recipe details and other ideas.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays at The Lincoln Baths Building. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Email friends@saratogafarmers.org for volunteer opportunities.

• 2 cups lamb or chicken stock (homemade if possible) • 1 cup dry red wine • 1/3 cup Kalamata or other black olives (not canned), pits removed, sliced or whole • 1 tbsp fennel seed

• 2 chopped (½”) sweet red peppers, chopped

• ½ tbsp minced fresh oregano*, or ½ tsp dried

• 3 cups chopped plum tomatoes

• ¾ tsp minced fresh thyme*, or 1/3 tsp dried

• 1 cup diced celery (optional) • 1 cup sliced carrots (optional)*

• lemon zest

• ½-1 tsp chopped hot pepper, or ¼ - ½ tsp dried

• fresh parsley* •minced garlic*

INSTRUCTIONS:

5. Cover and bake for about two hours, adjusting the heat so the liquid is bubbling gently.

Remove the cover, and bake for 30 minutes more, or until the shanks are very tender.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, dredge the lamb shanks in flour, then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

2. In a large casserole or Dutch oven, sauté until lightly browned the onions, sweet red peppers, and optional celery and carrots in olive oil, one or two vegetables at a time, and set aside. Saute the garlic and hot pepper and add to the vegetables.

3. Clean the pan if needed, and sauté the lamb shanks in more olive oil until lightly browned.

4. To the lamb shanks, add the vegetables, tomatoes, stock, wine, olives and fennel seed.

6. Remove the vegetables and shanks, and set aside. Degrease the braising liquid if necessary.

Add the oregano and thyme, and cook over high heat until the liquid forms a light sauce. Return all ingredients to the sauce.

7. Shortly before serving, make the gremolata, a garnish essential to the success of this dish. Combine equal quantities (such as 2 tsp.) of grated lemon zest, minced fresh parsley, and minced garlic.

8. Serve in large soup bowls.

Sprinkle each bowl with gremolata.

Adapted from a recipe in From the Earth to the Table by John Ash.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

A LITTLE BIT OF SALT & PEPPER

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends!

During these winter months, we tend to spend more time indoors; offering us time to break out of our routines to explore new and exciting culinary experiences that may include delving into that recipe that you have always wanted to try.

An interesting point I have found is that recipes almost always call for both salt and pepper. This is due to the fact that salt and pepper are used to enhance and add flavor, respectively. Seasoning is about improving the flavor of your food mostly via the addition of salt and pepper. Although herbs, spices, sweet things and acidic things can also be considered seasoning, salt and pepper is typically found in most recipes. A seasoning is anything you add to your food to enhance the flavor. That can be salt, pepper, herbs, spices, and even citrus like lemon juice. Like so many things, there’s a right way to season your food and a wrong way.

They are staples on every American dining table and the requisite ingredients in virtually every European cuisine, so inseparable that polite society dictates they always be passed together. Salt and pepper are the undisputed champions of condiments.

“Season with salt and pepper” is a common way to end a recipe.

The point is the salt should enhance flavor; unless the saltiness actually is the primary flavor, you shouldn’t actually taste the salt. Pepper, and other spices, can actually be tasted, though to varying degrees depending on the amount and composition of flavors. Thus, if you’re trying to achieve a flavor other than pepper, you should use a different seasoning.

But pepper is one of the most versatile and compatible flavors, and thus is used in almost all recipes.

How did salt and pepper become so popular? Since we need

salt to survive, it has been a highly valued commodity throughout history. Salt has helped build early civilizations, driven empires, and even been used as currency. Roman soldiers were paid in salt, or “sale” in Italian (and “sal” in Spanish), which grew into the modern English word of “salary.” Black pepper, though not universally needed like salt, is an equally-valued commodity throughout the West—one so popular that it has arguably changed the course of history. However, it wasn’t always this highly prized.

You see, black pepper is native to Southeast Asia—specifically Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Malabar Coast of India, where it has been a staple in local cooking since the second century BC. An essential culinary tool to have in your home is the pepper and salt grinder. At Compliments to the Chef, we carry Peugeot pepper and salt mills.

The Peugeot pepper mill has been reinventing itself for over 160 years. With its historical savoir-faire and craftsmanship in the manufacture of steel, and its desire to enhance everyday objects with beauty and elegance, Peugeot has combined functionality and refinement in mechanisms designed to make every task a joy. Manufactured in steel, with the u’Select patented adjustable grinding system, wear-resistant and guaranteed for life, the Peugeot pepper mill benefits from a specific treatment that protects it from corrosion and preserves its cutting edge which chops the peppercorns rather than crushing them. It offers a grind that can be adjusted, from coarse to the finest, to bring out all the intensity and character of the aromas of pepper and reveal the subtlety of its flavors.

Because the pepper is ground at the last moment to obtain the full benefit of its aromas, the Peugeot Paris u’Select manual pepper mill is the ideal instrument. With its ingenious grinding adjustment system, you can very simply choose the pepper coarseness that is best suited to your culinary creations. When ground very finely, the pepper highlights its spice. Conversely, when ground more coarsely, unexpected aromas are highlighted. In the kitchen or at the table, this mill will create a sensation with your guests.

Cardamom Chicken with Salt & Pepper Crust The Peugeot salt mill is a perfect embodiment of this generosity. It is equipped with a Peugeot steel mechanism, which comes with a lifetime guarantee, and incorporates into its base the u’Select patented grinding adjustment system allowing you to select the right coarseness for your food without any problem. You can therefore easily season your culinary creations.

For more than 200 years, Peugeot has been imagining, designing and manufacturing the objects for daily life, aiming for ease of use and the truest expression of flavors. This constantly renewed engineering prowess has made the Peugeot brand the undisputed benchmark for mills. They are simply beautiful to have in your kitchens and your dining tables.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store to check out these wonderful mills. This winter, explore food together with your family and friends. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

INGREDIENTS • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 6 chicken thighs

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• ¾ teaspoon ground salt

• 2 teaspoons honey

• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and cardamom in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken thighs in the bag, and squeeze to coat. Press out most of the air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Place chicken on a broiling pan or baking sheet. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is browned and crisp, and cooked through.

Take Care, John & Paula

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Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center TUESDAY

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• Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce • Wax Beans • Peas • Chocolate Cookies

• Apple Glazed Pork • Mashed Sweet Potatoes • Cabbage • Dinner Roll • Fruit Cocktail

• Spanish Beef & Rice Casserole • Carrots • Cornbread • Pears

• Roast Beef • Chicken & with Gravy Biscuits • Mashed Potatoes • Broccoli • Mandarin Oranges • Sonoma Vegetables • Apricot Whip

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Winter Clearance Bag Sale Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop located at 116 Broad St. in Schuylerville will have a Winter Clearance bag sale at $5 a bag.

The Thrift Shop will be returning to its regular hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop is a not-for-profit Shop that gives back to the community. For more information, please call the shop at 518-695-4640.

Frostbite Friday Visit the Arts District on this mid-winter night as participating shops, galleries, and restaurants host our first Frostbite Friday event. Taking place the night before Chowderfest, this event will serve as a fun kickoff for your weekend in Saratoga.

Visiting artists will fill the galleries, musicians will be performing inside and outside, and merchants will be offering warm beverages and treats.

Warm yourself at the firepits in various locations and roast marshmallows. This will be a fun way to celebrate the start of a festive winter weekend in Saratoga. Cheers! Friday, February 1 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Weather permitting.

6th Annual Chocolate Fest The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is pleased to announce the participants for its 6th Annual Chocolate Fest, taking place on First Friday, February 1, from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Ballston Spa. Each chef will prepare small, sample sized, chocolate offerings in up to three categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage.

These chocolate treats will be judged by a panel of judges as well as by visitors in the Fan Favorite competition. There will be over 20 participating “Sweet Spots” throughout the Village. Visitors can pick up a ballot form at any participating business and head to their favorite “Sweet Spot” shops, restaurants, and chefs to sample a $1 chocolate taste. While savoring these chocolate treats, visitors can

enjoy a variety of other First Friday happenings going on throughout the Village, including artist demonstrations, chocolate-themed activities, family crafts and special promotions and sales just in time for Valentine’s Day. A listing of events can be found at Ballston.org.

21st Annual Saratoga Chowderfest Save the date: Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest, one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Familyfriendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers. If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest, contact Connie or call 518-584-1531.

Repair Café Join us Saturday, February 9 from Noon - 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the Harry Dutcher Community Room.

Sustainable Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs Public Library are hosting another Repair Café.

Repair Café is a free community event with the goals of repairing broken objects to extend their life, keeping things out of landfills, and fostering an appreciation for the art of repair. We cannot guarantee we can fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time interacting with your neighbors.

Limit of 2 items. You are welcome to actively participate in fixing your item and you must remain present during the repairs. If you are handy and would like to be a repair coach, please email wendy@ sustainablesaratoga.org. For more information, including more details on what types of things we can likely help you fix, visit www. sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/ zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratogasprings or learn more about the foundation at www.repaircafe.org Sweetheart Dance The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 9 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs.

By popular demand, the band Gravity will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins

with cocktails and appetizers from 6 - 7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m.

- midnight. This year’s Valentine raffles will benefit the local Code Blue Shelter initiative. The ladies will be raffling off wonderful baskets with donations from the community and our generous Auxiliary members, including our popular Lottery Basket. This year’s entree choices are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast or Risotto (with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and zucchini), tossed salad and rolls. Strawberry Shortcake will be served buffet style all for only $35 per person. Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise.

You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with dinner and dancing. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited seating. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-584-0694 or bash2@nycap. rr.com with your entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted.

Lego® Americana Roadshow Some of America’s most famous landmarks are temporarily moving to Crossgates – or at least, their LEGO replicas are. The LEGO Americana Roadshow, presented by MVP Health Care, is a free traveling roadshow stopping at Crossgates on February 9-24, marking its first Upstate New York appearance. The all-ages event will be open to the public, taking place throughout the upper and lower level of the mall, with a LEGO Play Area, from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Anchoring the festivities are ten large-scale replicas of iconic American buildings, including The White House, U.S. Capitol, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, and The Lincoln Memorial. LEGO Brickscapes will be placed throughout Crossgates and will feature an intricate level of detail and creativity in landscapes, such as Mount Rushmore and Duplo Castle. A LEGO Play Area is presented by MVP Health Care, where people of all ages can build whatever their heart desires. There will also be a scavenger hunt and activity map, where guests can answer questions while visiting each landmark and receive a free LEGO Americana collective card pack. For more details visit www. shopcrossgates.com.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019 Valentine’s Day Special The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is having a Valentine’s Day Special on Thursday, February 14. Menu is as follows: Chicken Parmesan, pasta with sauce, zucchini and yellow squash, garlic roll, cheesecake with cherry topping and milk and coffee.

The Senior Meal program is for people age 60 and over. A one-day reservation is required, by noon, to place a meal order. Lunch is served at noon. No food or drinks can be taken to go. All participants are required to complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60. There is a $6 fee for guests under 60, payable at the meal site.

Senior dining sites are throughout Saratoga County: Ballston SpaDoubleday Woods Apartments, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, Corinth Senior Center, Galway Town Hall, Greenfield Community Center, Hadley Senior Community Center, Halfmoon Senior Center, Malta Community Center, Mechanicville Senior Center, Moreau Community Center, Saratoga Senior Center, Schuylerville Town Hall, Charlton at Ballston Town Hall, Waterford Senior Center, and Edinburg Community Center. Please call the Home Delivered Meals Program at The Office for the Aging for more information at 518-363-4020.

A Cole Porter Dinner Cabaret Experience the “High Society” of a New York style cabaret dinner theatre as The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society chorus dazzles you with the immortal songs of Cole Porter.

Set in “de-lovely” Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club located at 924 Main St. in Clifton Park, this grand affair begins with a delectable Chef ’s Buffet and cash bar, followed by an “Anything Goes” cabaret featuring solo voices from the BHOS family. Due to popular demand, BHOS is offering two performances, Saturday, February 23 at 5 p.m. and Sunday February 24 at 1 p.m. This event has never failed to sell out, so buy your tickets early. Seating is limited and the last day to purchase tickets is February 15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Society’s website at www.

BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.

Trip to Turning Stone Casino The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be hosting a Trip to Turning Stone Casino on Monday, March 18. Bus will leave Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion in Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. Will return approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Please mail payment to Olde Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 no later than March 1. For more info contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area.

Visit the various venues, enjoy the work of these local artists and support art in southern Saratoga County. Catskill-Hudson Bank, Malta Branch will host artist Allison Croote through February and the Halfmoon Branch will host Mechanicville artist, Jane Morrison. NBT Bank of Clifton Park is showing the works of artist William Daisak through February.

Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St. is hosting artist Jean Skanes through February.

Local artist Frank Coletta will be exhibiting at The Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, Niskayuna and the Zion Lutheran Church, Nott Terrace, Schenectady, during the month of February. Clifton Park Senior Community Center will host a one-woman show by artist Maria Tsai during February. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane will host four artists, Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen and Mary Fekete through May. Volunteer for VITA The Saratoga County EOC is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax help to eligible low and moderate income taxpayers, including filing their taxes electronically without fees. VITA is a program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals.

Last year, Saratoga County EOC helped over 200 families receive nearly $400,000 in state and federal tax refunds during the last tax season. We’ll work around your schedule as well as offer a training.

Please email our Angelo Calbone at a.calbone@saratogaeoc.org or visit saratogaeoc.org/volunteer-for-vita.

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

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Volunteer Mixer and Recruitment

family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Winterfest The Inn at Erlowest, 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George | 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, January 25-26 and Friday and Saturday February 1-2. Cash bar, a light fare buffet available for purchase, a s’mores bar, dancing, vendors and demonstrations.

The Saturday hours are noon to 10 p.m. Admission is free, but parking is limited. Parking vouchers are $10 per car. Call the Inn in advance at 518-668-5928 to have a voucher sent to you.

Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Fish Fry will continue every Friday through April 19. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday The Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 5 - 8 p.m. | For the cost of $12 ($13 for take-out), you will receive a very generous portion of either baked or fried haddock, French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. Also available for purchase will be New England Clam Chowder, baked macaroni and cheese, and assorted desserts.

All KOC events are open to the public, and your support helps them to continue to lend their support to our schools and other charitable endeavors. For questions, call 518-584-8547.

The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Open to the public and welcomes those interested in supporting land conservation in Saratoga County by becoming an active volunteer with Saratoga PLAN. Volunteer opportunities include maintenance of trails and waterways, membership on a committee, office support, leading educational programs and field trips and assisting with special events, just to name a few. Those interested RSVP to michelleh@ saratogaplan.org. Lite bites and a cash bar will be available.

Murder Mystery Night Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. | Join us for an evening of interactive murder mystery that will have you laughing, puzzling and thoroughly involved in the investigation to solve the whodunnit. Murder Mystery Dinner includes entertainment

by Adirondack Flat Line Players and a Turkey Dinner. For more information, please contact Gerry Conboy at 518-669-6138.

Tickets are $30 at the door. Cash bar available. Proceeds to be used for Elks Charities.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Turkey Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Soup, complete turkey dinner and homemade dessert. $10 adults, $5 kids. Take-out and delivery available by calling 518793-1152. Please join us. We’ll do all the work, you don’t have to cook or clean-up.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane (off Maple Ave.), Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great,

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CALENDAR bargains galore, lunch, books, fall and Holiday decorations, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities.

Understanding Theatrical Costume Interpretations of Early 1800s Clothing Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 1:30 p.m. | Discover the challenge and joy of designing costumes for the Capital Repertory production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

The play’s time period, 1813, is a transitional period between the Empire and Romantic eras in costume history where we see such changes as the earlier simplicity of plain, light-colored muslin dresses replaced by vibrant colors and whimsical trims. Alyssa Opishinski, guest artist and lecturer at the Skidmore College Theater and Music Departments in theatrical costume design, history and construction, will use visuals to encompass a short history of the period as relevant to the costume history, as well as a survey of the garments worn by both men and women at the time.

Saratoga Unites Anniversary Party The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m.

Join Saratoga Unites to celebrate our second anniversary as a progressive education and advocacy organization in Saratoga Springs. All are welcome to connect with friends and hear about what we accomplished in 2018 and what is on our calendar for 2019. In addition to fun events, like a repeat of last year’s highly successful and delicious Pie Raffle, we will collect packaged snacks to donate to Franklin

Community Center’s Project Lift. Please contact Norah Brennan at 518-527-8366 for additional information.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Wellness Walk Camp Saratoga, Scout Rd., Parking Lot #1, Wilton 11 a.m. - Noon Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside at least once a month on a Monday.

The walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels.

Snowshoes will be available at Camp Saratoga for rental 30 minutes before the program; free for members, $3 for nonmembers. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. The walk will not take place in bad weather, so registration is appreciated.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Science on Tap The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.

Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center invite you to join us for the next Science on Tap presentation.

Join us for informal talks and discussions led by regional scientists and researchers.

Monthly talks will address a diverse array of contemporary scientific research topics and debates. Kristofer Covey, from Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, will be our speaker. Kris will talk about “Three trillion and counting: What mapping global tree density taught us about science and the popular imagination.” Admission is free and all ages welcome. Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. to get settled so the talk can start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Please visit the website www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ science-on-tap for more details or information.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 2019 Winter Storytellers Series SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the eleventh annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 20.

January 30 features storytellers Carol and Kent Gregson with “Adirondack Living.” Sponsored

by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga.

Free and open to the public.

Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed.

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

2415. Please visit the website at www.esc.edu/all.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Natural Resource Inventory Workshop Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 6:30 – 8 p.m. | To help the city create a Natural Resource Inventory, the Open Space Advisory Committee is soliciting your participation and opinions about the future of open space and natural resources in Saratoga Springs.

This event is free and open to the public. Come for part or all of the evening’s activities.

Residents and businesses as well as individuals from conservation commissions, watershed organizations, land trusts, open space, bike, and trail organizations are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Tina Carton by emailing Tina.Carton@ Saratoga-Springs.org.

Upcoming Meetings

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Monthly Meeting American Legion Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Ave. | 10 a.m.

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Brad Paisley, Luke Bryan Back to SPAC in 2019

Brad Paisley performing a special “rehearsal” show at SPAC for high school students in May 2017. Paisley returns to the venue in July. Photo by SuperSource Media.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Concert promoter Live Nation has announced a country music “megaticket” – which allows patrons entry to five different country music concerts at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 2019, will go on sale Friday, Jan. 25.

The concerts are: May 25: Chris Young with Chris Janson and more; July 6: 107.7

Countryfest starring Old Dominion with Big and Rich, Eli Young Band and more; July 11: Luke Bryan with Cole Swindell and Jon Langston; July 25: Brad Paisley with Chris Lane and Riley Green; Sept. 5: Jason Aldean with Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and Dee Jay Silver.

Three ticket packages available while supplies last: Gold: $650 – secure the same reserved

seat to all five shows in sections 1-12; Silver: $499 – secure the same reserved seat to all five shows in sections 13-30; Lawn: $149.00 – an evening on the lawn with a ticket to all five shows.

Tickets available at megaticket. com. for a limited time only. Shows will go on sale individually at later dates. Ticket subject to applicable service charges.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

“Supernatural” Santana Celebration at SPAC This Summer

SARATOGA SPRINGS — One week after marking the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Carlos Santana will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center to celebrate his landmark “Supernatural” album.

The iconic guitarist, who performs at SPAC Aug. 23, kicks off his three-month, 29-date North American tour June 22. Special guests The Doobie Brothers will appear on all dates.

Santana’s 1999 album

“Supernatural” featured the backto-back No. 1 singles “Smooth” and “Maria Maria.” The album sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

The band -which also features Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums - will perform new tracks from Santana’s new EP, “In Search of Mona Lisa,”as well as a forthcoming full-length album, produced by Rick Rubin.

Tickets range from $46.50 - $172.50 and are available at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster. com, or Charge By Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

SPAC’s Junior Committee to Host “Into the Pines” Winter Ball March 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites guests to venture “Into the Pines,” as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an enchanted, wooded wonderland, inspired by the sweeping Saratoga Spa Park for its 9th Annual Winter Ball.

The event, slated for 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 9., is a fundraiser to support SPAC’s educational programming, which last year reached more than 38,000 individuals. Tickets, $100 in advance and $125 after Feb. 11,

are available at spac.org.

The Winter Ball will feature live musical entertainment, whimsical surroundings and décor and immersive experiences including: pop-up performances, roaming couture makeup stylists, entertainment by card magicians and tarot card readings, and an interactive photo booth by Bigler Studio. The event also includes a raffle featuring luxury goods and unique experiences. All funds raised will directly support SPAC’s education and outreach programs.

For more information, visit spac.org.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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Pick of the Week:

“Shelter From The Storm” at Rochmon Record Club Dylan Night Wednesday

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In the waning months of 1974 and following the conclusion of his tour with The Band, Bob Dylan recorded 10 songs that would emanate from the grooves of his vinyl release in the new year. The album - “Blood On The Tracks” – includes the nowstandard Dylan tunes “Tangled Up In Blue,” “Simple Twist of Fate,” “Shelter From The Storm” and “Idiot Wind.”

Wednesday night, the Rochmon Record Club calls its

popular sonic gathering to order at Caffe Lena to listen, learn about and discuss Bob Dylan’s epic 1975 album “Blood On The Tracks.”

In addition to revisiting the stories and songs of this iconic album, the night also provides a neat prelude to the scheduled 2019 Netflix release “Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese,” which focuses on the singer-songwriter during his The Rolling Thunder Revue tour. That tour hit the road shortly after the release of “Blood On The Tracks” and featured a plethora of musicians (Joan Baez to Roger McGuinn

Robyn Hitchcock

Robyn Hitchcock – founder of the art-rock band The Soft Boys (1976) and who boasts more than 20 albums to his credit, will make his Caffe Lena debut on April 14. Tix are $32 general admission, $28 members, $16 students & kids. More information: caffelena.org, or call 518-583-0022. (Photo: Chris Van Slyke).

to Ramblin’ Jack Elliott to Mick Ronson), writers (Sam Shepard) and poets (Patti Smith turned the tour down, but Allen Ginsberg showed up). There was even a push by Saratoga Springs café owner Lena Spencer to stage the tour locally (One Night Only, Nov. 18, Six Bucks).

The Listening Party on Wednesday, Jan. 30 begins at 7 p.m. with a live audio and video presentation by Chuck Vosganian, aka Rochmon. The Caffe Lena kitchen will be open for light food and drinks. General admission is $8. For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

A “hopeful” flyer inviting Bob Dylan to perform at Caffe Lena in November 1975. Dylan’s album, “Blood On The Tracks,” was released earlier in the year.

The local show never did take place.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Casting Call: NYCB Holds Saratoga Springs Native Son Auditions for 50 Local Stages Homecoming Thursday Kids to Fill Summer Roles

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than a dozen albums ago, Saratoga Springs High School friends Pete Donnelly, Mike Gent and Guy Lyons first got together to form a musical ensemble they called The Figgs.

Thirty-one years and some 1,500 shows later, Donnelly who calls Philadelphia and South Jersey home these days – returns Jan. 31 to Caffe Lena, where he will be joined by Fred Berman on drums, Ray Long on bass, and John Cunningham on guitar.

In addition to his foundingmember in-standing with The Figgs, Donnelly’s musical path has traveled through Terry Adams’ legendary NRBQ, Soul Asylum, the Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and Graham Parker, among others.

There was a TV commercial for a luxury car in 2013 that featured the catchy post-new wave riffs of the Figgs’ “Je T’adore,” and with the song “Your Smile Is a Deadly Thing,” released in 2016, the band showcased THE most addictive guitar riff of the year.

Go ahead, give it a whirl, and just try to forget about it.

Coming back to Saratoga, “still pretty much feels like home,” Donnelly said, during a phone interview in advance of New Year’s Eve return to perform at First Night Saratoga 2017.

His most recent solo album, 2018’s “Phases of The Moon,”

New York City Ballet audition for local kids will take place March 10.

Photo by Lawrence White.

Pete Donnelly performs at Caffe Lena Jan. 31.

features an all-star combo and signals a departure from Donnelly’s past work. While the pop songs remain, the jazz predominates. (As was written in these pages upon the album’s release last year: The piano serves as a driving force, merging seductive jazz riffs laced with a sweet soul muse, topped with the familiar jingle-jangle of an electric guitar).

Ten of the album’s 18 tracks are instrumentals and include recreation of works by Thelonious Monk, Ornette Coleman, Erik Satie, Claude Debussy and Oscar Pettiford.

“As a kid I loved jazz music, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, and I think a lot of people are surprised by that. Those were

my idols,” says Donnelly, whose first instrument was the bass - and specifically an Ibanez Roadstar II, purchased at Drome Sound in Albany on his 13th birthday.

Growing up in ‘80s, bands like Hüsker Dü and Black Flag helped inspire his music “counter to the cheesy, schmaltzy ‘80s pop world we grew up in during the Reagan Era. Our music was an affront to that. It was an expression of searching for an identity in a banal world,” he says. “It almost feels like it’s a return to that now.”

Pete Donnelly performs 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at Caffe Lena. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 members, $10 students and kids. For more information, call 518-583-0022, or go to: caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Auditions will take place 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 10 for area children to dance with New York City Ballet during its Saratoga season, July 16 - 20. Auditions are for approximately 50 children and teen roles in Balanchine’s Coppélia, which first premiered at SPAC, and Mozartiana, one of Balanchine’s last works. New York City Ballet Children’s Ballet Master Dena Abergel will run the auditions.

Casting for Coppélia includes roles for 24 girls who are between four feet, two inches and four feet, eleven inches tall. Understudies will also be cast. Mozartiana includes roles for four girls and two understudies ages 9-12 with advanced ballet technique who are between four feet, six inches and four feet, ten inches tall. Applicants for both roles should have at least two years of ballet training.

In addition, there will be roles in Coppélia for six girls, ages 14-18 years old, who are between five feet, two inches and five feet, six inches, and six boys ages 14-18 years old, who are five feet, five inches or taller. Applicants should have at least two years of dance training.

Pre-audition videos are highly encouraged and should be submitted by Feb. 10 to cbm. nycb@gmail.com. Videos should be less than five minutes long and include one movement across the floor combination with jumps, and one adagio combination.

The children's cast for Coppélia will rehearse starting on June 30 at the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts.

Mozartiana rehearsals will begin on July 7. Teenagers in Coppelia will have two rehearsals that will begin on July 14, in advance of the company’s stage rehearsal.

Considered one of the greatest comedic ballets of the 19th Century, Coppélia (July 18, 19, 20 mat.) premiered in Saratoga in 1974 and was co-commissioned by SPAC. Mozartiana will be featured as part of the Tschaikovsky and Balanchine program at 8 p.m. on July 16 and at 2 p.m. on July 18.

Audition check-in on March 10 will commence at 12:15 p.m at the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts Studios, 99 South Broadway. Visit spac.org for more details.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour: Two Shows at SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dave Matthews Band announced this week the group will stage two shows at Saratoga Performing Arts Center this summer during a lengthy summer tour.

The band will embark on a month-long European tour on March 6 in Munich, Germany and return stateside April 30 to kick-off a North American tour in Florida.

Local shows will take place July 12-13 at SPAC. DMB will also perform at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, site of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, on June 19. The tour wraps up Sept.

22 in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

An online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association is at: www. warehouse.davematthewsband. com. Citi is the official pre-sale credit card of Dave Matthews

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Puzzles Across 1 Bucks in the woods 6 Ratted out the bad guys 10 Dept. store stock 14 Condor’s condo?

15 Prefix with logical 16 Dry as a desert 17 Cold weather groundswell that can cause pavement damage 19 Go for the worm 20 Wind down or wind up 21 Name in Cold War news 22 Wright who wondered, “What’s another word for ‘thesaurus’?”

24 Ball catcher 25 Needing wheels 26 Ancient siege weapon 30 “Knock it off!”

31 Architectural curve 32 L.A. NFLer 35 Tax-free govt. bond 36 Good feller?

37 “One day only!” event 38 Boomer that no longer booms, briefly 39 __ Valley: Reagan Library locale 41 Warring factions 43 Manufacturer’s coming-out event 46 Woofer’s partner 48 Landed 49 Film boxer Rocky 50 Black, to a bard 51 Syst. for the deaf 54 Islamic branch 55 Reversions ... or what 17-, 26- and 43-Across all have?

58 Bard 59 Capital of Belgium 60 Good-sized wedding band 61 Kind of spot or loser 62 Cong. meeting 63 Lawn spoilers Down 1 Heist target 2 Beach bird 3 Five-time A.L. home run champ, familiarly 4 APO mail addressees 5 Gem mount 6 Midday snooze

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 7 Some govt. lawyers 8 Calif. neighbor 9 Loses one’s cool 10 Pre-1985 communications nickname 11 Car’s engine-to-wheels connector 12 Surfers visit them 13 Paradises 18 Sub access 23 __-blue 24 View from Molokai’s south shore 25 Lab rat’s home 26 Radiation units 27 Taxing task 28 New England capital 29 Needing a skull-and-crossbones label 33 Actor Baldwin 34 Screen door material 36 Russia-China border river

37 X-rated stuff 39 Explorer Hernando de __ 40 Conceptualizes 41 Permit 42 Post-shower display 44 Mail-in incentive 45 They’re off-limits 46 Recipe amts.

47 “Yippee!”

50 Gets an “I’m sorry” from Alex Trebek, say 51 Entr’__ 52 Short agenda?

53 Iwo Jima troop carriers: Abbr.

56 Tint 57 Blackjack component

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: Card shark, Cardsharp A card shark is a proficient, cutthroat, honest card player, and a cardsharp is a swindler.

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 dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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WEIBEL AVENUE ICE RINK CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Weibel Avenue Ice Rink is celebrating two and a half decades of successful business with a community celebration and free public skating on Sunday, Jan. 27.

Twenty-five years ago, the Excelsior Avenue open structured ice rink closed, and the city broke ground on what we know today as the Weibel Avenue Ice rink; a bigger, all-weather operating ice-skating facility.

The city-owned club facilitates ice sports for all ages, including speed skating, figure skating, and ice hockey. Local schools such as Saratoga Springs High School and Skidmore College are not the only prominent users of the two olympic size Weibel Avenue ice rinks. Adult hockey leagues, Girl Scouts and the Saratoga Gliding Stars, are a few of the community organizations that frequent the ice rink.

“Skating has always been extremely popular in Saratoga,” said John Hirliman, Administrative Director of the recreation department. “So, when they decided to make the switch over there (Weibel Ave) they also built an Olympic-size rink so it can house the indoor short track speed skating as well.”

Surprisingly, the ice rink is not only a place for ice sports.

Since conception, the ice rink has housed the Saratoga boxing club for their practices and events.

“That’s a really unique thing,” said Hirliman.

The Saratoga youth boxing club used to practice and host events out of city hall’s 3rd floor ‘music room.’ When the Weibel Ave Ice rink was built, the boxing club relocated to that athletic center as well. Many of the ice athletes also partake in classes with the boxing club as an alternative form of ice fitness training.

The Jan. 27 event will not only be filled with festivities, it will also honor the dignitaries who played a prominent role in the rink’s initial establishment. Then former Mayor AC Riley, the inaugural recreation director Linda Terricola, instrumental community members William Dake and John Boyd will all be recognized.

The community guest can expect to enjoy food, drinks and on-ice demonstrations performed by the Saratoga Winter Club (speed skating), youth hockey, Saratoga Figure Skaters Club, intro to ice skating program, and boxing demonstrations by the Saratoga Boxing Club. Afterword’s, all are invited to partake in free public skating until 5:30 p.m.

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“...the fact that we have this facility here, and how fortunate we are...not a lot of communities that have that.”

Event coordinator Jill Ramos hopes the community enjoys and reflects on joys the rink has provided the community. “Just the fact that we have this facility here, and how fortunate we are because there’s not a lot of communities that have that,” said Ramos.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

SPORTS

The Golden Triangle That Was New Jersey Horse Racing ... Part Three of a Three Part Series ...

Photos provided.

by Joseph Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY THE END OF AN AREA The 1970’s would not be kind to the New Jersey track owners.

Garden State Park patrons did get a look at the immortal Secretariat when he took the Futurity there in 1972. Things went downhill soon after that. Gene Mori passed away a year later. His son took over as President of the track.

Four years later disaster struck.

On April 14, 1977, a fire broke out in the Clubhouse dining room kitchen. After the running of the sixth race, smoke could be seen billowing from the track’s clubhouse. Within minutes the wooden stands were engulfed in flames. Thirty-five years of horse racing history was soon reduced to ashes. New Jersey racing had suffered a devastating blow.

A decade later the track would arise from the ashes. Bob Brennan, a New Jersey banker, had big plans for his new Garden Park. This version was everything modern technology could offer.

Unfortunately, the charm of the old track just wasn’t there. It was a new era. The gambling dollar had spread to the casinos that were close by. Pennsylvania was in the racing business by then. A new track was built in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The New Garden State Park was being assaulted from two sides. Her demise was just a matter of time. Just fifteen years after the grand opening of the new facility, the end came. The track that had led New Jersey to the top rung of the horse racing universe faced the wrecking ball.

Less than sixty miles away on The Black Horse Pike, the hammer

Garden State Park on fire.

was about to fall on Atlantic City Racecourse. John Kelly had been the first of the trio of the pioneers of the Golden Triangle to pass away. He left the scene in 1960.

The Levy family who were part of the original owners of the track gained control of the operation.

In 1976 casino gambling was legalized in the Garden State.

Unfortunately for Bob Levy, Atlantic City by state law would receive all the casino permits.

The first, Resorts International opened its doors to the public two years later in 1978. Atlantic City Racecourse was doomed. The death came painfully; gamblers flocked to Atlantic City Hotels for the fast action. They were comped rooms, meals, and alcoholic beverages.

Why go to the track? Attendance and mutuel handles were bled dry.

All types of gimmicks were tried to keep the track in business. The thriving years were over. The once mighty Atlantic City Racecourse would linger on to millennium.

The old stands are still visible from the historic Black Horse Pike. They are just a shadow of what was once a premier destination on the roadmap of the American Turf.

THE TRADITION LIVES ON With the demise of both Garden State and Atlantic City, the only first-class racing facility left in New Jersey is Monmouth Park.

The “Resort of Racing” was in a much better situation to survive then its Golden Triangle partners.

Monmouth Park to this very day is one of the finest horse racing venues ever built in the country. Amory Haskell left no stones unturned.

The tradition continues. American Pharoah takes the Haskell at Monmouth.

Atlantic City Racecourse. Now just a ghost on the black horse pike.

Elegance abounds in all aspects of the grounds. One marvels at the beauty of the architecture that make up the grandstand and clubhouse.

Overflowing flower boxes add to the appeal. The paddock is spacious. The horses walk around a circle surrounded by a perfectly contoured white wooden fence.

Inside the walking area, beech trees, spectacular from years of nurturing add to the paddock’s splendor. The racecourse, a one-mile oval, is on a par with any in the country. A lush seven-furlong turf course was added in the early 1950s. When speaking of successful enterprises, the phrase “location, location, location” is often heard. Monmouth Park still has just that. Located in the shore town of Oceanport, the track is in the perfect location to take advantage of the population that migrates to the Jersey Shore in the summer months. For those who are further away, train service from all points north of Monmouth is offered to track patrons. For years day cruises made their way from New York City to awaiting busses that brought the big city crowd to the track.

Monmouth Park has been able to weave through all the changes that have been so challenging to the horse racing business. The track has adapted to the realities of the Twenty-first Century. Simulcast and now legalized sports betting have been instrumental to the continued financial health of the facility. The stands are no longer full. It is far removed from the days when the top owners, trainers, along with the rich and famous spent their summer afternoons at the shore’s famous destination.

Despite the declines in attendance and on-track betting, Monmouth still stands as one of the handful of great American Racing Institutions.

To get a sense of the magnitude that the Golden Triangle reached in the decades after World War Two, the opportunity exists to this very day. Every Summer on a Saturday in late July Monmouth Park relives those long-ago days. The race named after its founder Amory Haskell attracts top billing in the headlines of The Daily Racing Form. Upwards of fifty thousand fans converge on the grounds to see the stars of the American turf

Nostalgic ad for Monmouth Park’s banner 1967 season.

perform their magic. The sights and sounds of the past reappear.

Valet parking attendants hustle to park one car after another. Long lines of racetrack goers wait to get through the turnstiles. The dining rooms are full again. In the box seats many of the greatest names in the sport converse with their guests while waiting for the day’s main event. The stands are again packed to capacity. For those of us that can imagine, for this one day, it is 1967 again.

Monmouth is all that’s left of the of the once mighty Golden Triangle. It is a link to the past, a reminder of three men and their unwavering determination to put New Jersey on the horse racing map. They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Their legacy is cemented for the ages in the bygone era of the Golden Triangle when horse racing was without doubt the “Sport of Kings.”

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

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Running & Lifting Weights

by Matt Goodemote, MPSPT, Dip. MDT

for Saratoga TODAY AT THE END OF 2018, I was fortunate enough to participate in a cohort of physical therapists from around the US discussing common injuries, rehabilitation strategies, and injury prevention for the runner. Every Tuesday and Thursday for eight weeks we met to review research studies and talk shop. I learned more in those weeks than anything I had been reading on my own!

The group was not an ordinary group. I have a friend that is one of the top physical therapists in the country for elite runners, who happened to be the group’s leader. The group was filled with similar physical therapists and one chiropractor.

They are all experts in their field and all but one (me) worked almost exclusively with runners.

So, as I reflect on 2018 and look to 2019, I thought I would share some of what I learned from this group.

The biggest take away was the “necessity” for lifting weights.

I use the word necessity because lifting has been shown to help reduce injuries and improve recovery while improving speed, endurance and race times.

For a long time, I have been teaching that lifting was helpful.

I often tell my patients, “Don’t be afraid of adding weights.” What I didn’t know was the importance of heavy lifting and specific exercises that are most beneficial for runners.

Although there are plenty of exercises that may be helpful for individuals, the literature shows specific lifts that will provide the best results for runners and cyclists.

I would like to clarify what heavy lifting means and to state clearly that I am in no way suggesting you start lifting heavy weights if you have not been lifting in the first place. What I am saying is a specific lifting program, tailored for you individually, with a steady progression of weights is highly recommended for runners of all ages, levels of experience, and performance. The goal should be consistency and progression.

There are a lot of general exercise programs around the area and some of them encourage lifting and getting stronger. I am an advocate of those programs and concepts, but when it comes to runners, especially runners training for triathlons, marathons or half marathons, it is important to make sure you are not overtraining. If you add intense lifting programs or classes on top of the mileage you are putting in on a weekly basis, you are more susceptible to injury or overtraining breakdown (meaning poor results). Therefore, knowing what lifts are most effective for you individually is so important.

For a lot of endurance athletes (i.e., marathon, halfmarathon, and triathletes), right now is the perfect time to start a lifting program before the race season gets underway. I learned that instead of doing various exercises, it was best to focus on a few lifts with perfect form then progressively increase the weights while doing these lifts. The importance of learning how to perform the lifts properly can’t be overstated. We often think we are doing the proper movements, but in reality, we are making minor compensations that contribute to our limitations and potential for injury. I want to help runners and triathletes develop a program targeting their specific needs and ensuring the training they are doing is effective.

Another theme was that this is a long-term approach. This is not the “I want immediate results now” approach. I learned that the runners with the most success were the ones that consistently lifted for 8-9 months minimum.

I would like to make a couple suggestions for runners regarding the exercise choices they are making.

I have treated a lot of runners, and most of them learned to work on hip stabilization exercises like clam shells, bridges and other “floor work” exercises. I use these exercises and feel they are a good way to activate muscles. However, they are just not as effective as doing exercises in standing, specifically single leg exercises. The bottom line is single leg exercises need to be incorporated into a runner’s training program.

Weighted split squats, weighted marches, and weighted step-ups are a valuable addition to a runner’s program. I am sure a lot of people are doing these types of exercises, but what matters most is that you are not using momentum or other compensations. Ensuring proper form is critical for success and then when you have your technique down, add weight.

The main factor when determining the exercises should always be the individual runner.

In other words, a generic program, although certainly better than nothing, is not as effective as one tailored to the individual.

In addition, considering other aspects that may affect training and lifting specifically-like sleep, nutrition, and hydration. These are as important as fatigue and miles run that week.

I often hear my patients being afraid of getting hurt lifting or not being sure exactly what to do or how to do it. I can’t tell you how many patients I have treated through the years that are trying their best to stay fit but are using the exact same weights and exact same movements without progression in any way. I have found the most effective ways to maximize your program are: A. Identify the exercises “you” need instead of a one-size-fits-all program.

B. Learning proper technique based on your body mechanics (we can’t all squat the same way!)

C. Progressively increasing how much we lift.

If you are a runner and wonder how to get started, or if you are doing the most effective program, it is important to be assessed by someone that works with runners. If you have been doing the same program and are sure your form is good, but have not been increasing your weights, that is a good place to start. If you are new to lifting heavy, it is very important to have someone teach you technique and design a program that targets your individual needs and over time progresses your weights.

I was very fortunate to be asked to be a part of this running cohort, and as I reflected on 2018 and thought about what I would like to do in 2019, I decided to share what I have learned to anyone interested in hearing it.

I have a series of talks scheduled for the next several weeks and will be adding more to the calendar every week.

My next workshop is at iRun Local on 425 Broadway in Saratoga Springs on February 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In addition, I have been seeing patients at FysioFit PT since the end of 2018. FysioFit is a cash only physical therapy practice in which the clinician and the patient are one on one for a full hour. The costs are like that of the traditional insurance model, but rather than meeting 2-3 times per week, I will be able to meet you 1-2 times per week. So far, FysioFit has been a great success.

I am still seeing patients at Goodemote PT. In fact, it’s where I am spending most of my time.

It is a traditional outpatient PT clinic where we continue to accept insurances.

You can go to www.

GoodemotePT.com or www.

Fysiofit.com to read about what is offered at both clinics.

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

AT A GLANCE

WINTER SPORTS GAMES AND MATCHES THIS WEEK ARE: Basketball FRIDAY, 1/25

TUESDAY, 1/29 (continued) ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Averill Park 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa

Bowling MONDAY, 1/28

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Troy 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Hoosic Valley 7:30 p.m. at Hoosic Valley

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs Glens Falls 4:30 p.m. at Glens Falls

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Troy at 6 p.m. at Troy

WEDNESDAY, 1/30

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs Bethlehem 4:15 p.m. at Bethlehem

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Shaker 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Cambridge 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Cambridge 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

MONDAY, 1/28 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs Gloversville 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosic Valley 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

THURSDAY, 1/31 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Columbia 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Johnstown 6 p.m. at Schuylerville

FRIDAY 2/1 ■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Columbia 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Averill

TUESDAY, 1/29 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at Shenendehowa ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

WEDNESDAY, 1/30 ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

TUESDAY, 1/29

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Johnstown 6 p.m. at Johnstown

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 6 p.m. at Shenendehowa

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7:30 p.m. at Shenendehowa

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Shenendehowa

■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Gloversville 7 p.m. at Gloversville

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Greewich 7 p.m. at Greenwich

■ Saratoga (Girls) vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Averill Park 6 p.m. at Averill

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs Greenwich 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

THURSDAY, 1/31

FRIDAY, 2/1 ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Gloversville 9 a.m. at Gloversville

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/25 ■ Saratoga vs. Glens Falls 6:45 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston Spa vs. Queensbury 8:30 p.m. at Ballston Spa

WEDNESDAY 1/30 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 6:45 p.m. at Saratoga

FRIDAY 2/1 ■ Saratoga (Boys) vs. Colonie/Shaker 6 p.m. at Saratoga

*All information subject to change due to weather.

Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

Jr. NBA Scores Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, Jan. 19, 2018

DIVISION 1 KNICKS VS. LAKERS Knicks-21: John Lizzi-12, Chris Sheft-4 Lakers-19: Chris Seeley-12, Lucas Hammond-4

CELTICS VS. CAVS Celtics-19: Brady Moore-7, Calvin Orden-4 Cavs-15: Franklin Horn-9, Connor Corrigan-4

WARRIORS VS. CLIPPERS Warriors-24: Alex Palmer-10, Thomas Krogman-6 Clippers-15: Sean Britton-13, Damon Kelly-2

THUNDER VS. BULLS Thunder-22: Brady Girard-17, Carter Jennings-2 Bulls-17: Malcolm OliverGoodwin-9, Remedy MacNeil-4

DIVISION 2 SPURS VS. THUNDER Spurs-16: Hayden Warren-7, Noah Rosetti 6 Thunder-15: Chase Palmer-6, Carter Rearden-6

WARRIORS VS. KNICKS Warriors-27: Will O’Donnell-8, Jacob Hernandez-11 Knicks-10: Owen Fear-4, Nathan France-2

MAVS VS. CELTICS Mavs-41: Ben Simonett-13, Palmer Tomkins-10, Landon Lockrow-10 Celtics-26: Jayson Thomas-14, Nick Slater-5

DIVISION 3 NETS VS. CELTICS Nets-21: Bryant Savage-7, Leo Bulman-6 Celtics-11: Shaw Hudson-2, Henry Hanrahan-3

HEAT VS. SPURS Heat-18: Jackson Howell-9, Nick Scalo-3 Spurs-16: Micah Poog-6, Kevin Schard-4

WARRIORS VS. THUNDER Warriors-26: Anthony Long-9, Arianna Avile-6 Thunder-20: Tyler Weygard-10, Camden Rhode-8

DIVISION 4 PACERS VS. WARRIORS Pacers-27: Jared Sliecher-6 Warriors-21 CAVC VS. SPURS Cavs-35: Jesse Booth-8 , Trey Stanislowsky-13 Spurs-32: Jack Gulik-7, Kaan Lus-8

CLIPPERS VS. THUNDER Clippers-29: Arion Rose-11, Ethan Casavant-9 Thunder-23: Myles Hogan-9, Channing Adriance-5 CAVS VS. LAKERS Cavs-27: Luke Manuel-10, Tucker Hills-5 Lakers-12: Logan Phelps-9, Matthew Britten-2

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Jay’s Bar & Grill Tuesday Night Memorial Open 8 Ball WEEK #18 - JANUARY 22 1st - Trevor Heidt 2nd - Joe Bartczak 3rd - Morgan Sharadin DFL - Sue Brooks

POINTS STANDINGS: Jim Brooks - 42 Mark Sharadin - 41 Marc Roggen - 37 Sue Brooks - 29

Cheryl Sharadin - 16 Steve Rhodes – 15 Trevor Heidt had a table run and left 7 balls standing against Morgan Sharadin.

Saratoga Regional YMCA Over 50 Basketball League WEEK NINE SCORES - WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 GAME ONE: Gennaro’s – 65 v. Walton’s – 54 Gennaro’s overcame a deficient at the end of third quarter to take down Walton’s 65-54. Kay Hasini had 21, Ed Benway notched 18, Greg O’Conner added 16 and Andy Sephas had 12 for the winning squad. Bobby Hanson had a game high 31 points and Joe Twoomey was charged with a controversial technical foul in the waning moments of the game.

Gennaro’s – 65: Kay Hasini (21), Ed Benway (18), Greg O’Conner (16), Andy Sephas (12) Wlaton’s – 54: Bobby Hanson (31) GAME TWO: Nemer – 60 v. Mama Mia’s – 56 In a very competitive game Nemer edged Mama Mia’s 60-56. Phil Fitzpatrick led Nemer with 29 points while Mike Bentley poured in 20 for the winners. Justin Donohue had 32 and Mark Sohl added 10 for Mama Mia’s.

Nemer – 60: Phil Fitzpatrick (29), Mike Bentley (20) Mama Mia’s – 54: Justin Donahue (32), Mark Sohl (10)

GAME THREE: Post Time – 71 v. Village Photo – 56 In a balanced attack Post Time took down Village Photo with a final score of 71-56. Pat Correa posted 18, Mike Lander added 17, Tony Catalano had 16 and Pat Reidy notched 15 for the winning squad.

Charlie Maurer had 16, Scott Waterhouse had 13 and Mike Smith added 10 in a losing effort.

Post Time – 71: Pat Correa (18), Mike Lander (17), Tony Catalano (16), Pat Reidy 15) Village Photo – 56: Charlie Maurer (16), Scott Waterhouse (13), Mike Smith (10) GAME FOUR: West Side – 81 v. D’Andreas - 79 West Side edged D’Andreas 81-79 in a hard-fought game. West Side was led by Paul Aspland’s 31 points, while John Mooney had 17, Rob Theiss had 14 and Kevin Reilly added 13. Dave Wolf led all scorers with 40 while Tom Welch added 32 but it was not enough for D’Andrea’s to overtake West Side.

West Side – 81: Paul Aspland (31), John Mooney (17), Rob Theiss (14), Kevin Reilly (13) D’Andrea’s – 79: Dave Wolfe (40), Tom Welch (32)

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Week of January 25 – January 31, 2019

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Yankees’ Pitcher Chad Green to Join Giants’ Sterling Shepard at #518gives Fundraiser CAPITAL REGION — Chad Green, pitcher with the New York Yankees, will appear as a special sports guest at the #518gives Fundraiser to benefit the Center for Disability Services on Jan. 27. Green will join New York Giant’s wide receiver Sterling Shepard in the sports area, which is presented by UHY LLP, at the Red Lion Hotel, formerly the Radisson Hotel Albany, 205 Wolf Road.

The two sports stars will sign autographs for fans from noon to 3 p.m. Autographs are $25 per autograph, per athlete. Baseballs will be sold for $25, footballs for $50 and photos of each athlete cost $15 per photo. All proceeds from the #518gives Fundraiser stay in the Capital Region and Saratoga/Lake George area. The Center and its divisions, St. Margaret’s Center, Prospect Center in Queensbury, Life Quality Solutions Incubator and the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center strive to improve tomorrow and have a positive impact today on the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

For information go to #518gives, cfdsny.org, facebook.com/cfdsny, @cfdsny on Twitter and Instagram or search cfdsny on youtube.com.

February Snowshoe Races SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Feb. 9 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park at 10:30 a.m.

Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www. runsignup.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 phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com.

Fit and Fun With Elyse at the Malta Community Center MALTA — Artistic Director Elyse Young is hosting a fitness class called Fit and Fun with Elyse which is centered on music that makes you move. The program will take place on Thursday nights and is for ages 16 and up at the Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Dr. Classes will begin on Feb. 7 and continue on Feb. 14 and Feb. 28. It will skip Feb. 21 and continue on March 7 and March 14. The class begins at 6 p.m. and is one hour long. Call Malta Parks and Recreation for additional information at 518-899-4411 or register online at www.maltaparksrec.com.

Saratoga Winterfest 5K SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 3 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 9 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and 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 phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com.

The Adirondack Baseball Umpires Association Informational Meeting The Adirondack Baseball Umpires Association will be holding an informational meeting for prospective umpires Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Moreau Elementary, 76 Bluebird Rd. South Glens Falls. Anyone age 18 and up interested in becoming a baseball umpire is encouraged to attend.

ADK Umpires officiate high school games across Saratoga, Washington, and parts of Warren County.

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Association umpires also officiate 8U-22U games in Little League, Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, and Travel baseball.

Umpires earn between $50 - $95 per game and dictate their availability. For more information email ADKumpires@gmail.com or call 518-366-8968.

New Fitness Classes at School of the Arts SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Anne Fantauzzi, owner of Total Body Trifecta, will teach two new fitness classes at the School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs: SOLE SYNTHESIS: Tuesdays 12:15-1 p.m. through February 26. A bare-footed standing fusion of fitness and yoga. All levels welcome. 8 sessions for $68.

BEGINNER BARRE AND BALANCE: Wednesdays 2-3 p.m. through February 27. A combination of gentle ballet and body sculpting. 8 sessions for $68.

Both classes develop core stabilization, muscular endurance, balance and fluidity. For Registration and more information visit school@dancemuseum.org or contact Totbtri@aol.com

Saratoga Recreation Department • Saratoga Springs Recreation Boxing: The Youth Boxing Clinic for ages 8-15 will be March 6-April 10. A new Adult Boxing Clinic for ages 18+ will be March 8-April 12. This clinic introduces participants to proper boxing technique.

• Swing for the Fences: Jr. Sluggers Clinic March 5-April 9. Grades K-7 are welcome. Learn the necessary skills in order to be ready for the upcoming baseball season. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms.

• Tiny T-Ball Clinic: Learn baseball basics March 6-April 10. Everyone age 3-5 is welcome to participate.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300

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Olympic Legend Visits Spa City continued from front page...

Nadia Comaneci speaks to the Saratoga High School Gymnastics Team.

Photo by SuperSource, Media LLC.

“I’m hoping that the biggest take away is inspiration and validation of their passion.”

Nadia Comaneci competing in Montreal in 1976.

Stillwater Baller Scores Personal Best

-Deb Smarrow, Saratoga High School Gymnastics Coach

Among the Saratoga High School gymnasts was 16-yearold Ava Dallas, who holds the sectional record in vault.

Dallas, who has never trained with a notable Olympian before today—let alone her idol, demonstrated her vault routine for Comaneci. “I was probably more nervous than at a meet,” said Dallas.

Deb Smarrow, who has coached the Saratoga High School gymnastics team for 13 seasons helped organize this memorable

event. Comaneci is the most notable gymnast to speak to these eager gymnasts and coach.

“She’s an idol of mine,” said Smarrow. “I watched her in the ‘76 Olympics when I was six years old.”

The Saratoga High School gymnastics team is striving for their 13th consecutive title.

“To have this kind of inspiration before we go into our sectional play in February is unbelievable,” expressed Smarrow.

As a token of gratitude,

Comaneci was awarded honorary Saratoga High School varsity letters

by Coach Smarrow and her team.

“I’m hoping that the biggest take away is inspiration and validation of their passion,” said Smarrow. “And that they’re not wasting their time, and that this does lead somewhere else. And that it leads to bigger things.”

Comaneci would like to keep the spirit of gymnastics alive and reminded the team to “Keep doing what you love, gymnastics is fun!”

STILLWATER – With the aid of her team, Alyssa Conklin of the Stillwater Warriors achieved her personal best, scoring 16 points against Spa Catholic. Photo Provided.