Saratoga TODAY January 3-9, 2020

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UPH Sets Feb. 29 Grand Opening SLATE OF SHOWS ANNOUNCED

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Design rendition of a renovated Universal Preservation Hall.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The highly anticipated grand opening of Universal Preservation Hall is set for Saturday, Feb. 29.

Following a multi-milliondollar renovation to transform the 19th century hall into a flourishing 700-plus seat performance space, UPH also looks to fill a half-centurylong need in Saratoga Springs.

The city’s downtown district

has lacked a year-round, midsized venue since the 5,000-seat Convention Hall on Broadway was destroyed by fire in 1966.

UPH was built in 1871 and served as a Methodist church and a gathering place. Teddy Roosevelt, Frederick Douglass and William Howard Taft to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg have each taken a turn atop the main stage during the building’s 146-year history.

$60 MILLION Record

TRANSFORMATION

Broken Catherine ‘Dolly’ Cairns sets new point record for Saratoga Springs.

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SCPP funds project for the old Victory Mills building in the Village of Victory. Photo provided. See Story pg. 16

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Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

New Year Resolutions

Here are New Year Resolutions from some of our Team here at Saratoga TODAY. What do you resolve to do in 2020?!

Anne Proulx

To be more thankful for all the good things in my life!

Chad Beatty

Climb 5.11b, Organize & prioritize my time, Enjoy experiences vs things.

Buy Local

Chris Bushee

This year I resolve to… Spend less, work faster, and keep Chad happy!

Jim Daley Be more organized.

Shop Local.

Eat Local.

Enjoy Local.

it takes you to start the trend.

Veronica Zabala Lori Mahan

This year I want to: Finish my novel, stick to my health goals, plan our wedding, and most important, be the best mom I can be.

My New Year’s Resolution is to SLOW DOWN. I’m always doing ten thousand things at once; I like the pace of being busy.

But it is important to remember to breathe.

Wishing you all the best for the New Year and Decade !

Stop and smell the roses.

Kacie Cotter-Sacala

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

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Senator Daphne Jordan Introduces Legislation for Driver’s Licenses Process NEW YORK — drivers licenses created by New ­ Senator Daphne Jordan York’s Green Light Law. This (R,C,I,Ref-Halfmoon) introduced includes, but is not limited to ID two pieces of legislation to protect theft, forgery, money laundering, the individuals working at State and terrorism. Chapter 37 of and County DMV offices and the Laws of 2019 (aka the Green duly elected County Clerks Light Law) that provided for the who serve taxpayers. Senate bill creation of a system of driver’s S.6907 would indemnify DMV licenses for illegal immigrants, created unprecedented employees and County Clerks has from lawsuits arising from challenges for DMV employees criminal acts related to the use of and County Clerks. Central non-federally compliant driver’s among these issues is the licenses expected under NY’s new fundamental undermining of the reliability of the identification, Green Light Law. Senator Jordan’s second as the State can no longer piece of legislation would amend guarantee an individual is who the Green Light Law, creating their identification says they are. a “Driver Privilege License” for The Green Light Law allows for those who cannot prove their foreign forms of identification to lawful status in the United be used as proof of identity, and States. This legislation addresses foreign forms of identification concerns by law enforcement can be easily forged. The United and County Clerks regarding States, as of 2017, recognizes 193 identity fraud stemming from the foreign countries, and, to date, lax regulations and qualifications the State has provided inadequate for a NYS Standard Driver resources for DMV staff to License, allowing for holders to determine the authenticity of earn the privilege to drive while foreign documents.

Senator Jordan’s new bill restoring security standards in the issuance of Standard Driver ensures that DMV employees, Licenses, which are also used as the DMV Commissioner, and identification by 70-percent of County Clerks acting in good faith are indemnified and held New York drivers.

Section 1 of Senator harmless in lawsuits arising from Jordan’s new bill amends Section criminal acts relating to the use of 502 of the State’s Vehicle and non-federally compliant drivers’ Traffic Law and provides that licenses provided for under New the Commissioner of Motor York’s Green Light Law. Senator Vehicles, County Clerks, Jordan’s new legislation does not and their employees shall be carry any fiscal implications to held harmless for any claims, the state.

“I have introduced legislation liabilities, damages, or fines arising from any criminal act aimed at protecting DMV involving non-federal standard employees from the lawsuits

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expected to be filed in response to the drivers’ licenses being used in the commission of criminal acts because the men and women working at DMV’s should be held harmless from Albany’s lack of regard for public safety,” stated the senator. “I also introduced a bill to mitigate the expected explosion of ID fraud by establishing a new ‘Driving Privilege License’ and stipulating that individuals must provide their Social Security Number when registering to vote to establish their identity as American citizens. My bills are common-sense steps to try and address the many shortfalls of the Green Light Law that will make our state and our streets less safe and throw open the doors to identity fraud and voter fraud.”

Saratoga County Clerk Craig Hayner said, “A New York State driver license is not just a license to drive; it is the primary identification document used by most New Yorkers.

The identification standards have been so widely loosened that it makes the Standard Driver License unreliable as an ID for the millions of New Yorkers who hold one and the thousands of businesses that rely on it as a source of identification in their daily business transactions. I am thankful to Senator Jordan for her understanding of the dangerous implications that could come from nefarious individuals taking advantage of our honest DMV employees and the inadequate regulations and for this muchneeded legislation.”

Saratoga County Sherriff Michael Zurlo said, “With nearly 90-percent of the driving public using their driver license as their primary identification, New York’s watered-down qualifications for the Standard license invites the criminal element to exploit the system.

Further, with no means to track the source documents used to get a Standard license, our deputies’ hands are tied when it comes to ensuring people are who they say they are and investigating related crimes. I commend Senator Jordan for keeping this important issue in the public eye.”

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SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Office for the Aging has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of January. The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.

Saratoga County Office for the Aging was selected as the January

beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford located at 3 Via Rossi Way, Ballston Spa NY. Saratoga County Office for the Aging will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at this location during January. For more information on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, visit hannaford. bags4mycause.com For additional information, please call The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.

The Next Generation Needs You: Be a Mentor SARATOGA COUNTY — January is National Mentoring Month. The Saratoga Mentoring Program would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the current mentors who generously give of their time, friendship and wisdom.

The Saratoga Mentoring Program has been matching caring adults with children in Saratoga County for 27 years. Mentors can make a profound difference in the life of a child. Studies show that young people with mentors have

more positive outcomes in school and in the workplace. This in turn strengthens our community, our economy and our country.

Mentors are screened and trained before working with a child. Mentors meet with their mentees once a week for about two hours. In order to develop trust and consistency, a one-year commitment is required.

For more information visit www.saratogamentoring.org or call 518-581-1487. Saratoga Mentoring is a program of Catholic Charities.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Adirondack Health Insurance Open Enrollment NEW YORK — The deadline to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage through the NY State of Health Marketplace is fast approaching as open enrollment ends on January 31. For individuals who would like their coverage to begin on February 1, the deadline to enroll is January 15.

Adirondack Health Institute is offering free enrollment assistance services to individuals, families and small business owners in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties to meet the deadline and strongly encourages the public to make a free appointment today, rather than waiting until the last moment.

“Our Enrollment Specialists provide no-cost, unbiased assistance to help clients determine their best health insurance coverage options,” explained Joyce Porter, AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) Program Manager. “Our team makes the process extremely easy, guiding clients and answering all questions along the way. Those who have never had coverage are especially grateful for our assistance as we make things less confusing and intimidating.”

Individuals may call AHI’s toll-free number, 1-866-8723740, or visit www.ahihealth. org/ease/appointment-request to schedule a no-cost appointment with an Enrollment Specialist.

Styrofoam Free Trend in Saratoga Restaurants SARATOGA SPRINGS — A recent study by Saratoga Unites and Saratoga Sustainable highlighted the use of Styrofoam containers at local restaurants.

Polystyrene foam, commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam, is not biodegradable, cannot be recycled, is a major source of pollution and fills landfills causing direct expense to tax payers. Polystyrene has no place in food service ware in the City of Saratoga Springs — a belief shared by a significant majority of eateries surveyed by Saratoga Unites in cooperation with Sustainable Saratoga.

In this study of 77 restaurants in Saratoga Springs, 16 still use Styrofoam containers for carryout food. However, five of these establishments are planning to switch to plastic or

more environmentally friendly materials including cardboard, paper or compostable products.

The survey covered both high end and fast service restaurants.

Given the negatives, the modest cost advantage that may result from the use of polystyrene in food containers is greatly outweighed by the environmental and health costs. This realization lies behind the decision of a majority of restaurants in Saratoga Springs to not use polystyrene.

Many of those who have switched from polystyrene cited customer and owner environmental concerns as their reason for switching.

In light of these findings, Saratoga Unites and Sustainable Saratoga are planning a program of incentives to encourage voluntary elimination of polystyrene from Saratoga eateries.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

COURT Tanner M. Hatch, 35, of Greenfield, pleaded Dec. 19 to aggravated DWI with child, a felony. Sentencing Feb. 11.

Anthony T. Moore, 42, of Rensselaer, pleaded Dec. 19 to grand larceny in the thirddegree, a felony, in Wilton.

Sentencing March 2.

Ronnie L. Gardner, 27, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Dec. 18 to grand larceny in the third-degree, a felony, and criminal tax fraud in the fifth-degree, a misdemeanor.

Sentencing March 4.

Gregory K. Apkarian, 58, of Arlington, Vermont, pleaded Dec. 18 to felony criminal possession of a firearm in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing March 4.

Jason E. Horn, 47, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Dec. 18 to criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, in Milton.

Sentencing March 16.

Tammy L. Clark, 32, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Dec. 17 to felony DWI. Sentencing Feb. 20.

Frederick Stimpson, 44, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Dec. 17 to felony burglary in Moreau.

Sentencing Feb. 20.

Dylan M. Capone, 21, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Dec. 16 to

burglary in the third-degree, in Greenfield. Sentencing Feb. 18.

Peter D, Riesel, 45, of Milton, pleaded Dec. 16 to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs June 12, and felony DWI in Milton July 7. Sentencing Feb. 18.

Earl J. Pittman, 39, of Schenectady, was sentenced Dec. 16 to 1 to 3 years state prison, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.

Gerald J. Rogers, 50, of Porter Corners, was sentenced Dec. 16 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Milton.

POLICE Lillian Owens, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 17 in Saratoga Springs, with misdemeanor DWI and a speeding violation.

Kieran Donohoe, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 17 with misdemeanor DWI. Michael Sage, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 15 with misdemeanor DWI, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Christopher Barry, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 15 with grand larceny, a felony, and reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor.

BLOTTER 5 Anthony Cardona, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 17 with arson, a misdemeanor.

Marie-Elise Bechard, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 17 with felony burglary.

Denise Bullard, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation.

Deborah M. Willson, age 41, Saratoga Springs; and Bernard Adams Jr, age 42, Aaron M. Wright, age 26 – both of Schenectady, were charged Dec. 16 with a series of offenses, including: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance3rd/ Intent To Sell- “B” felony; Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance- 4th- “C” felony; Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd/ Loaded Firearm“C” felony; Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th/ Firearms- “E” felony; Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th/ Felon Has Shotgun- “A” misdemeanor.Police say at 5 a.m. on Dec. 16, a search warrant was executed at 38 Vanderbilt Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The warrant was the result of an investigation into the occupants of an

apartment. Allegedly seized during the warrant execution was a loaded 9mm Glock 17 handgun, a Cimarron 12-gauge shotgun, over $2,000 US currency, about 8 grams of crack cocaine, and other drug paraphernalia consistent with the illegal sale of narcotics. The Glock was discovered to have been stolen during the course of a burglary elsewhere is Saratoga County several months ago, according to police. Willson was sent to jail in lieu of $25,000 cash/ $50,000 bond, while both Adams and Wright were held without bail.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team assisted Saratoga Springs Police at the scene with the warrant execution.

Brandon Carlock, 27, of Schenectady, was charged Dec. 19 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny.

Jasmin Saffold, 37, of Malta, was charged Dec. 19 in Saratoga Springs with welfare fraud, a felony.

Katie Timoney, 32, of Greenwich, was charged Dec. 20 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and a speeding violation.

Emily McCarthy, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 20 with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, and failure to keep right.

Breck Breen, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 20 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on highway.

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OBITUARIES

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

John H. Baker, Jr.

Angela (Ancona) Ballestero

Irene L. (Dominy) Ballestero

Randall James Johnson

Robert P. Rivers-Vanauken

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John H. Baker, Jr. passed away on December 29, 2019.

Calling hours 4–6 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral home service at 6 p.m. Burial Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Angela (Ancona) Ballestero passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

She was 89 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement’s Church, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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NORTHUMBERLAND — Irene L. (Dominy) Ballestero, 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, the Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. Burial will be at Gurn Springs Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Randall James Johnson passed away December 28, 2019. He was born November 22, 1956 in Dunkirk, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Springs Recreation Department through The Community Foundation of Greater Capital Region (cfgcr. org). A Celebration of Life will Burke & date.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert P. Rivers-Vanauken passed away on December 19, 2019.

Calling hours were December 22, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial was on December 23, 2019 at St. Clement’s followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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BALLSTON SPA — Helen I. Gillson, age 80, died December 21, 2019. Funeral service will be 7 p.m., January 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Father Adam Wiegand officiating. Calling hours were held 5 - 6:45 p.m. prior to the service. A spring burial will be at Rock City Falls Cemetery.

Online guestbook at www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jane Carol Potter passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Calling hours 1-2 p.m.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral home service at 2 p.m.

Future internment will be at the convenience of the family.

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Virginia Rae Morrison Fox

ALBANY — Virginia Rae Morrison Fox of Ballston Spa was called to eternal rest on December 23, 2019.

A mass was held at The Church of St. Peter on December 30, 2019. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373 Clay retired from Warren and Washington County BOCES in 1982. He previously was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for The Saratoga Springs School district. As a graduate of Brockport State and Syracuse University (Ph.D.) Clay started teaching and later went into Administration. Working for Florida State University, Albany State University, and The New York State Dept. of Education were some of the highlights of his career in Higher Education.

Playing golf, tennis, hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes.

Clay is survived by his wife, Shirley Bishop; daughters, Kathleen Bishop (Jim Jones), Barbara Bishop (Mareky Onyewu); sons, John Bishop (Anne Bishop), Todd Bishop (Linda Bishop); grandchildren, Elizabeth Sharts (Eric Lyday), Graham Sharts

SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373 (Sarah Sharts), Jack Bishop (Kristin Bishop), Ben Bishop (Megan Bishop), Patrick Bishop (Krystina Bishop), Will Bishop (Hunter Salem), Danielle Bishop (Michael Benedict), Jillian Bishop; greatgrandchildren, Boe Bishop, Cole Bishop, and Sullivan Bishop.

His brother William Haven Bishop Jr. precedes him in death.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/ or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — George H. Amedore, age 72, passed away December 26. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on January 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Howard Clay Bishop, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wesley Healthcare Center.

He was born on February 18, 1930 in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of the late William Haven Bishop and Harriett Kemble Bishop.

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Thomas Joseph Dillon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas Joseph Dillon died peacefully at home on December 26, 2019, surrounded by his family and

OBITUARIES / NEWS

loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Born January 9, 1946 in Boston, MA to parents Mathew and Harvena Dillon, brother of the late Joan & Mathew Dillon and Dorothy Marshall all of Massachusetts.

Loving husband of Francelia Roberts-Dillon, proud father of Brendan K. Dillon, wife Jillian and Brady Patrick Dillon (Angela Villanova), and grandfather to Jack and Grayson Dillon. Also survived by his sister Mary Frances Devine, and many nieces and nephews.

Widely known as “Chef,” Tom was a mentor in the culinary and hospitality industry to hundreds of our area chefs, many going on to work around the country.

Kelly’s Angels: Festive Gala at Canfield Casino Jan. 18 to Raise Money for Fun Grants, Angel Hugs, Angel Aid and Scholarships

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local charity Kelly's Angels will celebrate 10 years of helping local children and families with a community gala on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Canfield Casino.

“This gala will pay tribute to all of our contributors and friends whose generosity has made possible all of the help we’ve given local kids and families so far,” said NewsChannel 13 reporter/ anchor Mark Mulholland, founder of Kelly’s Angels, in a statement. “We promise it will be the party of the decade.”

Made up entirely of volunteers, Kelly’s Angels helps Capital Region families and kids whose lives have been forever changed by cancer or other lifethreatening illness. Mulholland established the charitable

organization in 2009 to honor his late wife, Kelly.

Kelly Mulholland was a wife, mother and local schoolteacher who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 37.

In her memory, Kelly’s Angels provides "Fun Grants" to children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer as well as college scholarships to local high school seniors who’ve overcome significant adversity. The group also provides "Angel Aid" to help families currently struggling with a life-threatening illness and "Angel Hugs" to surviving spouses.

All proceeds from the gala will support the continued work of Kelly’s Angels.

For more information and for tickets to the Kelly’s Angels: 10 Years of Love Gala, go to: www.kellysangelsinc.org.

He is fondly remembered as one of their greatest teachers, father figure to many and friend to all. An owner of Siros Restaurant for over thirty years, Tom delighted thousands with his innovative, exciting cuisine, filling its legendary dining room with celebrities, horse owners, jockeys, trainers and luminaries of Saratoga society. But it was his twinkling blue eyes and charming demeanor that kept them coming back season after season.

Tom Dillon went on to become

an MEC executive vice-president for magnate Frank Stronach, owner of Magna Entertainment.

Tom oversaw all the catering operations at his many racetracks, including overseeing the addition of the FrontRunner Clubhouse at Santa Anita Racetrack and the renovation and rebuilding of Gulfstream Racetrack.

Relatives and friends will be received Monday, January 6, 2020 from 4–7 p.m. at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway,

7 Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 7 at the historic Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs

by Reverend John D. Kirwin.

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Paw Prints: H.O.P.E. Homed 170 Dogs and Cats in 2019; Plans to Expand in 2020 SARATOGA — Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) found loving homes for 170 dogs and cats in 2019, and their new goal is to help 220 pets and people find each other in 2020.

Wendy Mongillo, H.O.P.E. Founder, expresses the foundation’s appreciation for the community’s compassion and generous support which enables them to continue their mission to find homes for orphaned pets: “We recently held our Annual Gala celebrating over 17 years of helping people and pets find each other. Our special guest speaker and M.C. for the event, Steve Caporizzo, and

our volunteer speakers Kristina Kline and Karyn O’Byrne shared from their hearts, and Melissa Sgambelluri brought the house to tears with her song “Rescue Me.” Steve, Melissa and her band, our wonderful speakers, our generous supporters, the photographers, and the gala committee together made it a truly magical evening.

2019 has been a fantastic year for H.O.P.E. thanks to the kindness and generosity of all of you.”

2020 has big plans for H.O.P.E, as well. “We are so excited to announce the opening of the new H.O.P.E. Pet Adoption and Education Center in Wilton Mall in 2020. We will be housing

out the warmest Kevin wasted no time staking to provided.

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and adopting out cats there, with adoptable dogs visiting on special weekends. We will be having many animal-related educational workshops and fun events like Cat Yoga and Cat Café days, as well as a pet food pantry, so stay tuned to our website.

The increased visibility at Wilton Mall will be sure to increase adoptions, and that’s what it is all about! We thank you in advance from the animals, the volunteers and the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors for your taxdeductible year-end gifts which can be made on our website www.hopeanimalrescue.org, or by check.”

Steve Caporizzo with Wendy Mongillo and the H.O.P.E. Mascot, Hondo at the 2019 H.O.P.E Gala. Photo by Lawrence White Photography.

On the left is Pepe. His new family is very happy with him. (H.O.P.E. got a huge kick out of his new sibling’s name, “Tank.”) Photo provided.

Kristine and her sons were thrilled to add Maci and Ashe to their family. Photo provided.

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South Broadway’s Spa City Diner Gets Demolished SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Spa City Diner, which closed in 2012 and has stood vacant on South Broadway since that time, was demolished last week.

In late 2018, a proposed mixed-use project for development was to include 101 multi-family dwelling units – 68 of those units targeting a family of four having a household income of $51,840 or less – as well as another 14 units

specifically designated for veterans.

Those initial plans appear to have changed, however, according to an article published in the Daily Gazette last week, with the group of partners who have an agreement to buy the property instead focusing on more market-rate rentals.

The horse sculpture which had stood atop the diner was removed for safekeeping by the family who had owned the diner.

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Top photo: Spa City Diner – as it was. Bottom photo: Post-demolition photo by Thomas Dimopoulos on Dec. 30, 2019.

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NEWS 11

UPH Sets Feb. 29 Grand Opening; Announces Slate of Shows continued from front page...

A century after its construction, the Victorian Gothic structure on Washington Street began to fall into disrepair and the church sat empty for several years. In 2000, the city condemned the building and members of the community rallied to save the structure from demolition. In 2015, UPH got an added boost when it became an affiliate of Proctors.

Proctors CEO Phillip Morris says he envisions UPH as a welcoming place to gather, and

as a cultural heart of the city.

After the Saratoga Springs venue reopens with its 45-foot-tall ceilings, bell tower and walnut and ash staircases that feed into the main hall, it is anticipated it will stage 200 or so annual events.

Opening Night features an appearance by singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash, the eldest daughter of country legend Johnny Cash.

Tickets are available by phone at 518-346-6204, online at universalpreservationhall.org and in person at the Box Office at Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady.

TICKETS TO THE FOLLOWING SHOWS ARE NOW ON SALE: ROSANNE CASH 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. The Great Hall at UPH, $65 - $150.

SOUNDS OF THE HALL 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. The Great Hall at UPH, $20.

AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6. The Great Hall at UPH, $79.50 - $179.50.

THE MARVELOUS MARQUISE FAMILY CIRCUS 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. The Great Hall at UPH, $10.

MEGAN HILTY 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13. The Great Hall at UPH, $32.50 - $109.50.

HOWARD JONES ACOUSTIC TRIO 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The Great Hall at UPH, $29.50 - $69.50.

IRISH HOOLEY WITH THE SCREAMING ORPHANS 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. The Great Hall at UPH, $25.

ROCHMON RECORD CLUB: PAUL SIMON’S GRACELAND 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. The Great Hall at UPH, $10.

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20. The Great Hall at UPH, $30 - $65.

JOURNEYMAN 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21. The Great Hall at UPH, $19.50 - $39.50.

JOEY ALEXANDER 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27. The Great Hall at UPH, $39.50 - $89.50.

PB&J CAFÉ: THE STINKY CHEESE MAN 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Saturday. April 4, The Great Hall at UPH, $15.

THE HIT MEN…LEGENDARY ROCK SUPERGROUP & MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The Great Hall at UPH, $30 - $65.

BAKITHI KUMALO & THE GRACELAND EXPERIENCE 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. The Great Hall at UPH, $19.50 - $39.50.

THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS 6 p.m. Friday, April 24. The Great Hall at UPH, $15 for students with ID, $25 for adults.

THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The Great Hall at UPH, $20 - $79.50.

TOP OF THE WORLD – A CARPENTERS TRIBUTE 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The Great Hall at UPH, $25.50 - $59.50.

YOGAPALOOZA WITH BARI KORAL QUARTET 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Great Hall at UPH, $10 students with ID, $20 Adults BEE GEES GOLD 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22. The Great Hall at UPH, $20 - $55.50.

Design rendition of a renovated Universal Preservation Hall.

12

NEWS

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Wild Birds on a

cold winter day

Written & Photographed

by Peter Bowden

Toss seed on the ground for Cardinals 50% black sunflower blend.

for Saratoga TODAY

Nothing

Red Bellied Woodpecker

livens up a cold winter day like wild birds flitting and darting to and from your bird feeder. Their bright colors and lively manner bring a bit of cheer to even the dreariest day.

As difficult as winter’s weather has been for us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like for the wild animals out there...especially the tiny birds. To endure such unrelenting cold, winter birds need to stay active, and their activity is fueled by calories and protein. The trick to attracting birds is providing calories and protein in forms that they prefer.

Black Oil Sunflower is higher in calories per pound than Gray Striped Sunflower and I find that the smaller black seed are more easily handled by chickadees and other small birds.

The second most important food for wild birds is fine cracked

corn. Cracked corn appeals to ground/platform feeding birds like cardinals, doves and juncos.

When you shop for cracked corn, be sure you get FINE cracked corn. Medium or coarse cracked corn is too large to be beneficial to small wild birds.

Suet provides maximum calories to help birds stay warm and is a favorite of nuthatches and woodpeckers. Suet comes in lots of flavors like peanut, fruit and nut, blueberry and more. I like to buy the ten packs so I have a ready supply during these coldest days of winter.

I’ve had my bird feeder up and filled for a couple of months now so it is time to bring it inside and give it a thorough cleaning.

We need to keep the feeders clean to keep the birds healthy. In the wild, bird diseases can’t spread easily from bird to bird since the food is spread all around and the

birds have little common contact.

Our bird feeders attract all the birds to only a few feeding ports so it is important to keep those ports clean. They are all eating from the same plate so to speak so is best to keep that plate clean.

When cleaning your feeder, pay close attention to the inside and outside of the feeding ports since this is where diseases can be spread from bird to bird. An old toothbrush can come in handy for

this. After it’s clean, soak all the feeder’s parts in a mix of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water.

This will kill any germs. Let it dry thoroughly and reassemble.

Make sure that you keep your feeders topped off. Once you start feeding the birds, they become dependent on the supply you’ve been providing. This is the time they need the food the most.

During extended periods of sub-freezing weather, birds will

have a hard time finding water.

If you provide fresh water, the traffic to your feeding stations will increase dramatically. You can refill the water source each day or use an electric birdbath warmer to keep ice from forming.

I only plug mine in during the very coldest days of winter.

Thanks for the read!

Wash your bird feeder then sterilize with bleach for a “clean plate” for your birds.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

NEWS 13

New York State Passes “Brianna’s Law;” Mandated Boating Safety Training Now in Effect Take the class this winter to be ready for the boating season.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recently passed “Brianna’s Law” requires all operators of motorized vessels to have a Boating Safety Certificate.

Brianna's Law is a comprehensive boater education law that requires all power boaters, including those operating sailing vessels with auxiliary power, to complete a boating safety course.

It was signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 6, 2019 and went into effect January 1, 2020.

Brianna’s Law expands the requirements in previous NYS

law for boating safety certificates to eventually include ALL operators of motorized vessels.

Under the previous law, owners of new boats had a 120-day grace period from the date of purchase to obtain a safe boating certificate. This accommodation has been eliminated under Brianna’s Law. Additionally, the law previously allowed for noncertified persons to operate a boat if someone with a certificate was in the boat. This no longer applies, so everyone operating the vessel must have a certificate.

Brianna’s Law compliance timeline is staggered. Those born on or after January 1, 1993 will need a Boating Safety Certificate when operating a motorized vessel in 2020. For those born on or after January 1, 1988, the deadline is 2022.

Those born after January 1, 1983 need a Certificate by 2023 and those born on or after January 1, 1978 by 2024. However, all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need a Boating Safety Certificate by January 1, 2025.

Bob Rivers is a National Boating Safety Council and NYS Marine Services Bureau Certified Instructor. Mr. Rivers will be offering the required 8-hour NYS training and exam leading to issuance of a NYS Boating Certificate.

There are several opportunities to take the class this winter to be ready for the boating season. This one-day class is being offered on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, and Saturday, March 7, 2020. All classes are to be held at

the Embassy Suites conveniently located in Congress Plaza in Saratoga Springs and run from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Classes are open to anyone ten years or older interested in becoming a safer boater by learning basic safety, boat operation, “rules of the road” and boat trailering.

Class cost is $50 per person.

For more information about the class contact Bob Rivers at SafeBoater@yahoo.com or 518330-1630. For more information about Brianna’s Law visit the website Parks.NY.Gov.

14 BALLSTON SPA 748 Goode St., $379,900. Keith and Sheryl Reed sold property to Derek and Lisa Petersen.

88 Ballston Ave., $121,000. Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee,

by Atty) sold property to Kent McCort and Rose Wood.

57 Kasey Pass, Unit 57, $244,357. Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Albert Small and Kathryn Billington.

307 Moonlight Dr., $215,000.

Deborah Schiavo sold property to Lon Patterson.

353 East Line Rd., $30,000.

Gregory and Erica Morris sold property to Gregory Morris.

22 Stonebridge Dr., $322,000.

Kevin and Mary Sheehan sold property to Kathleen Fitzpatrick Sanford (as Trustee).

8 Cypress St., $304,168.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Keith Ward and Brittany Steele.

Brookline Rd., $60,000.

Sally Adams (by Exec) and Janet Wright sold property to New York Development Group Ballston LLC.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS CORINTH 316 Main St., $114,450. Jan Lyford sold property to James Dalpe.

255 Wilton Mountain Rd., $132,500. US Bank National Association sold property to Daniel Colon and Connie Cope.

501 Palmer Ave., $154,500.

Peschieri Property LLC sold property to Einars and Guntars Tupuritis.

28 Wiley Way, $25,000. Terre Holdings LLC sold property to Foothills Builders LLC. 28 Wiley Way, $259,285.

Foothills Builders LLC sold property to Jason and Charlene Smith and Donna Baker (as Life Tenant).

32 Beach St., $196,000. Kimberly Buzinsky sold property to Kami Neville and Jason Bala.

106 Lemont Ave., $245,000.

Normand and Eileen Ouimet sold property to Robert and Carol Shenise.

13 Oak St., $125,000. Michael Palma sold property to Corinth Apts LLC. 221 Palmer Ave., $125,000. Palma Property Management LLC sold property to Corinth Apts LLC.

139 Oak St., $150,000. Sally Quinn (as Trustee) sold property to Matthew Quinn.

203 Dorset Dr., $176,500. Robert Jeremias sold property to Frederick and Sigrid Koch.

1479 Route 50, $208,000. Leigh Kenneston sold property to Charles Rose, III and Charles Rose IV.

12 Raymond St., $150,000.

Michael Knapp and Judy Bedore sold property to Carl Dearborn and Paula Harris.

185 Middleline Rd., $237,400.

Marissa Page sold property to Andre Roche.

790 County Rt 24, $123,000.

Scott and Roxanne Lester sold property to Joshua and Bobbye Cauffiel.

704 North Ave., $240,000.

Frederick and Shelley VanKempen sold property to Kevin and Kathleen Yusko.

CHARLTON 1316 Division St., $293,550.

John Tranter sold property to Timothy and Sarah Allen.

1587 Division St., $274,000.

John and Cindy Carey sold property to Timothy and Rachel Berlin.

972 Charlton Rd., $442,000.

Margaret Gaines sold property to Matthew and Renee Thorpe.

74 Stark Rd., $250,000. Driftwood Contracting Inc. sold property to James and Sue Emery.

32 Locust Ridge Dr., $197,500.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee) sold property to Kaitlyn Burke.

341 Center St., $53,840.

Carrington Mortgage Services LLC sold property to MW Property Development LLC.

GALWAY 1717 Mechanic St., $150,000.

Joseph and Ellen Stanislowsky sold property to Ashely Armer.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

4987 Bliss Rd., $215,000.

Francis and Suzanne Pangie sold property to Justin and Cadie Pangie.

219 Locust Grove Rd., $90,000.

Frank Max, Jr. and Barbara Jordan sold property to Kimberly King.

114 Old Orchard Lane, $386,000. Laura Hogan Smith and Richard Smith sold property to Matthew Huss.

4743 Sacandaga Rd., $32,500.

Erin Imgruth sold property to Matthew Nantista.

4409 Route 9N, $260,000.

Ruth Grono sold property to Thomas and Roberta Szemela.

2119 East St., $180,000. Donna Defibaugh sold property to Nicholas Fragnoli.

280 Miner Rd., $150,000. Terry Havens sold property to Donald and Georgia Birden.

39 Vettura Court, $85,000.

Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

942 NYS Route 29, $24,600.

Thomas Radigan (by Admin) sold property to Timothy Radigan.

376 Bringham Rd., $232,000.

Equinox Properties LLC sold property to Diana Taylor and Andrew McCartney.

942 NYS Route 29, $49,200.

Laurie Woods, Linda Camardello and Timothy Radigan sold property to Timothy Radigan.

212 South Greenfield Rd., $278,580. Paul and Nancy Abraham sold property to Terry and Cheryl Schweitzer.

942 NYS Route 29, $24,600.

Terry Radigan (by Exec) sold property to Timothy Radigan.

4207 NYS Route 9N, $225,000. Jeffery and Kathy Lineaweaver sold property to Ian O’Connor.

2199 Galway Rd., $25,000. John Garry and Letitia Dovhan (Co-Trustees) sold property to Seth and Kiley Gregory.

19 Humes Rd., $102,000.

Cornell Land Development LLC sold property to David and Theresa Kirchhoff.

5297 Lake Rd., $125,000.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (as Trustee,

by Atty) sold property to John Weiss.

4 Brandell Lane, $267,500. Alex Chaucer sold property to Jeffrey and Kathy Lineaweaver.

969 Whitesides Rd., $410,000.

Janice Gileski sold property to Thomas Carter.

GREENFIELD 1086 North Creek Rd., $270,000.

Frederick and Cynthia Longinetti sold property to Evan and Nicole Calmes.

38 Spier Falls Rd., $324,900.

Julie and Richard Hill, Jr. sold property to Daniel Hill and Sarah Taormina.

212 Grange Rd., $240,000. Tatra Properties LLC sold property to Rebecca and William Fisher.

MALTA

111 Grange Rd., $54,000.

MTGLQ Investors LP sold property to Michael Crowley.

30 Village Circle South, $483,929. Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Vincent Fantozzi (Trustee) and Susan Valle (Trustee).

1098 North Creek Rd., $169,855. Kristopher Elliott sold property to Christopher and Elizabeth Pitts.

13 Copper Ridge Dr., $100,000.

Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.

200 Coy Rd., $154,700.

Merycarol Roods sold property to Marianne Laroche.

25 Thistle Dr., $325,000. Matthew Huss sold property to Neal Sandin and Jennifer Lamb.

226 Russell Rd., $360,000. NP Dodge, Jr. (as Trustee) sold property to Stephen and Kathleen Kissinger.

21 Snowberry Rd., $195,000.

Christopher Curtis (as Trustee) sold property to Joseph Curatolo and Maureen Rooney.

58 Wilton Rd., $252,500.

Sean and Lucy Crotty sold property to KICG LLC.

106 Old Post Rd., $415,000.

Banana Stand LLC sold property to Exit 13 Gas Plus Inc.

7 Kilmer Roadway, $124,000.

Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Kevin McPhee.

382 Eastline Rd., $188,500.

Rodger Reese, Sr. sold property to Matthew and Emily Sausville.

80 Arrow Wood Place, $155,000.

Colleen and George Foley and Barbara Matone sold property to Sheila Rossini.

261 Old Post Rd., $227,000.

Mark Altarac (by Admin) sold property to Sheahan Murphy.

41 Snowberry Rd., $203,000.

Thenappan Chidambaram sold property to Stephen Perkins.

47 Meadow Rue Place, $272,500.

James Trian II sold property to Ethan Formichella and Chelsea Kiley.

67 Raylinski Rd., $318,000.

Henry and Shannon Hunn sold property to Brittany and Christopher Stekeur.

32 Avendale Dr., $365,000.

Barbara Ostawald (by Exec) sold property to Terry and Anita Martin.

MILTON 119 Goldfinch Lane, $295,000.

Diane Brackett sold property to Martha Frank.

11 East High St., $125,000.

Jennifer Rickman sold property to Christopher Boyea.

223 Meadowlark Dr., $246,000.

Martha and William Frank sold property to Mary Windels.

5 Lancaster Place, $170,000.

Gerd Ovland sold property to Deborah and Anthony Tomaso.

632 Minuteman Lane, $225,000.

Marcus and Lucia Valentine sold property to Maria Hernandez.

West North St., $45,000. Casey Avery sold property to Ronald Murphy.

123 White Rd., $309,000.

Capital Home Buyers LLC sold property to Robert and Lyndsey Natole.

188 Maple Ave., $160,000.

Joseph Benoit and Gerald Benoit (Ind and as Agent) sold property to Joseph Avigliano and Robert Uhl.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020 27 East North St., $79,000.

Charles Eddy, Bryan Eddy and Michael Eddy sold property to James Contompasis.

406 Antler Court, $89,979.

Anne Senecal (by Exec) sold property to Aimee Gregoire.

3452 Galway Rd., $25,000.

Gerard Powers (by Admin) sold property to Lenore Bellinger and Raven Simmons.

52 Coachman Dr., $176,000.

Francis Wood, III sold property to Tyler Russell and Brooke Ryan.

16 Margaret Dr. S., $227,000. R and H Properties LLC sold property to Julia Smith.

6 Ichabod Lane, $240,000.

Lorraine Coryer sold property to David and Rebecca Reardon.

34 North High St., $242,500.

High Rock Property Management LLC sold property to Stephanie Stewart.

48 Russell St., $185,000.

Michael Ahl sold property to Joseph and Michaela Ricci.

25 Coachman Dr., $215,000.

Derek and Lisa Petersen sold property to Joshua and Kristen Powers.

12 Oakwood Court, $72,500.

Christopher and Rebekah Sheraw sold property to Morgan and Corinne Jackson.

3387 Galway Rd., $430,000.

White Pines Capital LLC sold property to Melchizedek Real Estate and Development Mobile Home Park of Ballston Spa LLC.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 329 Route 32S, $20,000. Margaret and Donald Ormsby, Sr. sold property to William and Maureen Ormsby.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

1453 Route 9P, $199,000.

Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Six Hempstead LLC sold property to Thirty Division LLC. 0 Burke Road Rear, $59,020.

Nature Conservancy Inc. sold property to Richard Burke.

33 Pearl St., $28,000. Tom and Amy Thomas sold property to Matthew and Kelly Hebert.

115 Brown Rd., $100,000.

Heidemarie Lane sold property to Jeffrey and Erin Dunn.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 31 Glenmore Ave., $350,000.

Howard and Anita Motion sold property to Ira Drescher.

131 Lincoln Ave., $450,000.

Eric and Emma Brodwin sold property to Steiner Corp.

99 Fifth Ave., $301,000.

Joseph Brady sold property to Ninety Nine Fifth LLC. 48 Union Ave., Unit 6, $725,000.

Drew and Laurie Rayman sold property to Clarissa Bullitt.

STILLWATER 3 Putnam Rd., $274,000. Peter Buck sold property to Kyle McDonald and Lauren Sopel 22 Kellogg Rd., $7,500.

Joseph and Irene Zecca sold property to Capital District Windows and Doors Inc./ Zecca Builders DBA.

11 Saratoga Circle, $511,000.

Joan Doran sold property to James and Cynthia Oplinger.

22 Kellogg Rd., $236,500.

Capital District Windows and Doors Inc./Zecca Builders DBA sold property to Austin and Katelyn May.

3 Stable Lane, $629,600. Gwen Nielsen sold property to James and Heidi Kane.

104 County Route 75, $467,000.

Mark Becker sold property to Nicholas and Laura Ruff.

324 Ballston Ave., Rear Unit 1, $300,000. Amy Bennice sold property to Rachel Norsworthy.

5 Russell Dr., $65,000. Daniel Marinello sold property to A Eagle Property Management.

23 Pamela Lane, $425,000.

Philip Mahoney and Grainne Coogan sold property to Alyson Meyer.

14 Revere Run, $290,000.

James and Michele Kollmer sold property to Felix Catano and Alicia Aristizabal.

108 Kaydeross Park Rd., $378,000. John Elliott sold property to August and Joanne Velthaus.

1102 Route 9P, $200,000.

Vivian Heitmann sold property to Phillip Heitmann.

30 Whistler Court, Unit 122, $335,000. Marin Alsop (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to James Smitka and Alexandra Morgan.

18 Division St., Suite 203, $450,000. Reform Real Estate LLC sold property to Five Hundred Thirteen Broadway LLC.

74 NYS Route 423, $320,000. R and B Home Solutions LLC sold property to Keith and Catherine Kerrigan.

10 Stone Clover Dr., $400,000.

Kim Baines sold property to Christopher Stanley.

62 Meehan Rd., $386,500.

Christopher and Alicia Stanley sold property to Ryan and Emilie Bond.

65 Filke Rd., $12,000.

Scott Barshied (Ind and as Exec), Kathleen Barshied (Ind and as Exec) and Robert Barshied (by Exec) sold property to Scott Barshied.

WILTON

15 8 Lakeview Dr., $292,000.

Natalie and Charles Wait, Jr. sold property to Taylor Maher and Robert Ricci.

321 Ruggles Rd., $387,500.

John and Nancy Getler (CoTrustees) sold property to George and Megan Rando.

15 Conklin Court, $100,000.

William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

20 Rose Terrace, $2,170,000.

Michael and Kathleen Galvin sold property to One Life Forever LLC.

11 Vincek Lane, $55,000.

Bank of America sold property to Kenneth Merchant.

15 Cherry Tree Lane, $301,000.

Latina and Edward Bartholomew, III sold property to Diamonds Green Inc.

2 Greylock Dr., $415,000.

Charles and Debra Jenkins sold property to Erin and Allen Cerasani, Jr.

41 Cider Mill Way, $677,689.

Smith Bride LLC sold property to Christopher and Cynthia Mastantuono.

16

BUSINESS

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

$60 MILLION TRANSFORMATION SCPP Funds Project for Former Victory Mills Building

VICTORY — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, a Saratoga Countybased economic development organization, today announced one of the largest economic development initiatives in the past decade in Saratoga County: a transformational $60 million project that will breathe new life into a historic but longvacant industrial building in the Town of Saratoga.

Regan Development will transform the former Victory Mills in the Village of Victory – a five-story, 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that closed nearly two decades ago – into 186 residential apartment units and a commercial microbrewery. A Westchester County-based entity that specializes in redevelopment

projects of this type, Regan Development has a proven record of success across the Northeast, with a portfolio that includes more than $384 million in new construction and adaptive reuse projects.

The hulking concrete and wood structure on Gates Avenue in Victory, built in 1918 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has fallen into serious disrepair since it closed as a packaging manufacturer in 2000.

The development will create 186 apartment units – 142 one-bedroom and 43 two-bedroom units – and help to fill a demonstrated need for workforce housing in Saratoga County. Apartments will be priced to appeal to a wide range of people working in local schools, businesses and service organizations.

PROPOSED PLAN

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The project will support more than 100 construction jobs during a two-year period, with an estimated annual payroll exceeding $5 million. Additionally, the apartment complex and brewery are expected to initially create 8 full-time jobs. Through an agreement approved unanimously by the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency, the property will generate $7.5 million in PILOT (payment-in-lieu-oftaxes) payments over the next 30 years – 23 times more than if the property remained vacant.

“In transforming an iconic but unused building into a modern residential and commercial complex, this project epitomizes the best of economic development,” said Marty Vanags, President of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership. “We are thrilled to have played a critical role in advancing a project that will revitalize a historic structure, create jobs, generate financial support for local schools and governments, address a critical need for workforce housing, and help to reinvigorate a community.”

“We always welcome the opportunity to bring new life to a property that was once a cornerstone of the community,” said Larry Regan, President of Regan Development. “We appreciate the support of leaders in village, town and state government, as well as the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership and Saratoga County IDA, and look forward to what will be an exciting project.”

“This project is a true winwin for Saratoga County,” said New York State Senator Daphne Jordan. “It continues the legacy of Victory Mills by providing workforce housing that will support our strong commercial expansion and diverse economy.

This type of thoughtful economic development contributes to the continued economic growth and success of our region.”

“The ability to take a long-past prime, behemoth property that is not serving the present community and breathe new life into it with a mixed-use commercial space is exactly what the Village of Victory needs,” said New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner.

“This project aligns perfectly with Saratoga County’s vision for a brighter, more robust economic and cultural future.”

“This project is a game-changer for the Town of Saratoga, one that will pay dividends for generations to come,” said Town of Saratoga Supervisor Tom Wood. “The renewal and repurposing of Victory Mills as an apartment complex and brewery will address an important community need, provide a tremendous financial impact to the town, and ensure we can continue to provide the essential services our residents need.”

“This is a transformational moment for the Village of Victory, one that respects our past and offers a vision for the future,” said Village of Victory Mayor Pat Dewey. “In a sense, Victory Mills

will be returned to its former glory, providing a home for hardworking individuals. We are thrilled to know that this historic building will once again be a jewel in our community.”

“The Saratoga County IDA is pleased to unanimously support this visionary mixed-use project in the Town of Saratoga,” said Rod Sutton, Chairman of the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency.

“The incentives not only play a critical role in making this effort possible, but just as importantly, they will be returned many times over in terms of PILOT payments, increased economic activity, and the benefits that come with revitalization in the Victory community.”

The financing structure for the project includes owner equity, federal and state housing tax credits, federal and state historic tax credits, and the PILOT agreement with the Saratoga County IDA. Regan Development will make $158,000 in PILOT payments in the first year, with annual increases of 3 percent over the 30-year term. As a result, the property will generate $7.5 million in PILOT payments – including $6.3 million to the Schuylerville Central School District – far exceeding the $324,000 that would have been paid based on current annual taxes of $10,800.

Construction is expected to begin in 2020, and will take approximately two years to complete.

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17

Malta Flea Market to Add Indoor Venue Discover Saratoga and Saratoga Heritage Announces New Hire and Awards Promotion SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discover Saratoga is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Sgromo and the promotion of Karen Verrigni.

Discover Saratoga welcomes Amy Sgromo, who joined the team as the Assistant Director & Sales Coordinator at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. Amy is responsible for all aspects of the Visitor Center operations and services as well as group tour and sports market sales. Previously, Amy worked as the Social Sales and Bistro Manager for the Pavilion Grand Hotel where she acquired new business for the hotel and oversaw the food and beverage for hotel functions.

Amy graduated with a bachelor’s degree from LeMoyne College School of Communication and an associate degree in hospitality management from Onondaga Community College.

Discover Saratoga is pleased to announce the promotion ofKaren Verrigni to Director of Heritage Area Visitor Center, Tourism &

Event Sales. Karen started her career at Discover Saratoga as the Assistant Director & Sales Coordinator at the Visitor Center where she provided service to the Group Tour Market and assisted with all aspects of Visitor Center operations, program planning and volunteer recruitment.

Karen graduated with a master’s degree in Reading, a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism after returning to school to further pursue her passion for travel and the tourism industry.

Karen has become an invaluable member of the Discover Saratoga team and we wish her much success in her new position.

“Serving approximately 40,000 visitors annually, the Visitor Center plays such a vital role in the Saratoga Springs community,” said President Darryl Leggieri. “We’re thrilled to have two seasoned employees working together to promote our destination.”

To see the rest of the staff at Discover Saratoga, visit discoversaratoga.org/the-bureau/staff.

MALTA — After two successful outdoor seasons at the Malta Drive-in, the Malta Flea Market will move indoors for the winter. Monthly shows are planned for January through April at the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta.

“Many of the vendors and patrons at our outdoor shows have asked me about adding an indoor market,” says promoter Jim O’Connell. “We’ve partnered

with the Malta Community Center to use their wonderful facility for flea markets over the long winter months. Anyone who enjoys shopping for antiques, collectibles, crafts, tools, new items and more, can enjoy treasure hunting in comfort.”

Indoor flea markets will be held on the following Saturdays: Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 28 and Apr. 25. Hours will be from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Features of the Malta Indoor Flea Market include up to 65 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, artwork and more, plenty of parking, no entry fee and new and interesting items each show.

Malta Flea Market is organized

by JOCO Promotions, LLC. Jim O’Connell has been a marketing professional, antiques dealer and flea market vendor for more than 20 years. For more information, visit maltaflea.com or call 518-256-4409.

Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Dinner SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 102nd year of being a Visible and Vocal advocate and promoter of its members and Saratoga County, at our 2020 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, from 6 -9:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

You're invited to join the nearly 1000 business professionals for an evening of networking, celebration, and dinner provided by Mazzone Hospitality. The evening will start with a cocktail reception, from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by the program running from 7-7:30

p.m. Dinner will immediately follow along with networking with local business leaders.

During the program, we will honor Theresa Agresta, Owner of Allegory Studios and Culture Talk and our 2020 Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, for her leadership and service to the Chamber and the Saratoga County community. In addition to celebrating Theresa's leadership, the Saratoga County Chamber will again present the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award to an individual who has an extraordinary record of volunteer leadership and action for the betterment of

Saratoga County. Past recipients of this award are Steve "Sully" Sullivan and Tom Roohan. We will also celebrate the Chamber's leading role in building a new 7,700 square foot field house to provide a safe and secure place for local Navy personnel and their families to learn, recreate, drill and graduate as well as kick-off our Leap of Kindness Day 2020.

Cost is $125 and sponsorship starts at just $750. For a complete list of sponsorship benefits, please click here. If you have any questions, or have issues registering, please contact Keith VanVeghten. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 17 by 4 p.m.

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Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

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Puzzles Across 1 New England NFLers 5 Workforce 10 __ salad 14 Cornell who founded Cornell 15 Actress Tierney 16 Passionate god 17 Nerd’s moniker 19 Unexciting 20 Actress Gabor 21 Blends 22 Destination for the last flight?

23 In the cellar 25 Detective’s moniker 27 Speak to 30 Michelle who was the youngest female to play in a PGA Tour event 31 Bubbles up 32 Didn’t like leaving 38 Ending for marion 39 Traitor’s moniker 40 Gung-ho 41 Lawn-trimming tool 43 Anti-inflammatory brand 44 Sixth sense, initially 45 Coming to a point 47 Genius’ moniker 52 Bonny one 53 Captain Kirk’s “final frontier” 54 Young zebras 56 “Gross!”

59 __ avail: fruitless 60 Old-timer’s moniker 62 Skunk cabbage feature 63 More flimsy, as an excuse 64 Ballet move 65 Attention getter 66 Krispy __ 67 Man, but not woman Down 1 First name in skunks 2 Sea of __: Black Sea arm 3 Court calendar entry 4 __ Diego 5 Silvery food fish 6 Airport waiter 7 Dealership lot array 8 At risk of being slapped

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 9 A long way 10 Rats 11 Former New York senator Al D’__ 12 Word with book or opera 13 “Clean Made Easy” vacuum brand 18 Pill amounts 22 Like Death Valley 24 Bodyguard, typically 26 Lambs’ moms 27 Not many 28 Indulge, with “on” 29 Sealed tight 33 Summer cooler 34 Bakery offering 35 Presents too aggressively 36 Cave in 37 Pigged out (on), briefly 39 Taunting remark

42 Italian noble family 43 Take __: decline to participate 46 Enticement 47 Prevent, in legalese 48 Apple players 49 Compact 48-Down 50 “My concern is ... “ 51 “You’ve got the wrong person!”

55 Attention getter 57 Cry out loud 58 “Look ma, no hands!”

60 March on Washington monogram 61 Prefix with gram

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: Gild, Guild Gild means to cover with a golden appearance.

The beautiful Canadian sunset gilded the grass in the valley.

Guild refers to an association of trades people.

Steven Spielberg is a member of the Directors Guild of America.

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

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EDUCATION

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Waldorf Juniors Looking for Internship Experiences

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs started with a pre-school in 1981 and expanded into a high school in 1997, provides “this rich and unique education to our community as the only pre-k through 12 independent school in Saratoga County,” according to the website.

Waldorf focuses on the “whole student” and likes to focus on all aspects of life and learning.

The juniors at Waldorf are about to experience “real life” through their internships.

The junior class is made up of seven students; Renukadevie Mahadew, Aaren Sweenor, Hayden Cahill, Maitreya Ravenstar, Elihu Conant-Haque, Ivy BerriosMckeon, Bria Fitzgerald; all of which are excited to get started on their internships during their spring break in February.

“The student has an idea of what they want to do for their internship, they submit a proposal that explains in writing what they want to do, what they hope to gain from it, what their major question is going into the experience, and where it will be. they have to find an adult who will be their mentor and help them to go through the experience smoothly. they have to

Photo by Lori Mahan

check this with all of the people they’re going to be working with to make sure it’s an acceptable internship experience. then submit the complete proposal and have it okayed by the school,” Elihu Conant-Haque explained the process.

Although, finding the perfect internship isn’t always easy.

Hayden Cahill has been looking for a computer programming internship with zero luck, so he has started the search for his second choice, law.

Some students are testing the waters to see if their internship would be a possible career path for them or to just try something new.

Some are looking for an experience to help them further their studies.

Conant-Haque will be interning at the Saratoga Airport for aircraft maintenance and refueling. He achieved this internship by talking to the aircraft mechanic at the airport and building a relationship with him.

“The point of the junior internship is to foster the soft skills:

how to write a professional email, how to get dressed for work, how to ask the questions that you need to know when you go into a job,” said Christina Limson-Harvey, high school office manager.

“I think it will be very beneficial for me to work in an environment where you’re working on aircraft that have to fly and you’re working around people who are professionals at this, this isn’t a job where ‘oh we’ll slow down and help you learn.’ Everything has to work in

a timeframe and on a schedule and this is serious stuff. so that is going to be a good experience because at school you never really have that because school is there to help you along. whereas in the internship, it’s going to be a very different scenario,” ConantHaque commented.

Once the internship is finished, the students then create a presentation about their experience.

For more information, visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Ballston Spa Schools Receive Support of GLOBALFOUNDRIES BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa schools were among the community organizations selected to receive funding from the GLOBALFOUNDRIES - Town of Malta Foundation as they announced their awards for 2019.

The district received $3,500 in funding for the annual Tech Valley Robot Rumble Off-Season Robotics Competition held at the Ballston Spa High School in the fall. The Ballston Spa FIRST Robotics Team #3044 was also awarded a $4,000 grant to support the team’s participation in regional competitions.

The district’s Scotties BackPack program received $5,000 in support to provide food for students on the weekends and the Malta Avenue PTA received $1,550 to provide science programs in the school.

The Ballston Spa Middle School’s Launching Pad Productions received $1,500 to support their performance of Frozen Jr! in February. The Ballston Spa High School’s Student Book Club received $2,000 to purchase books and support club activities, the Young Adult Reading Project received $750 for books, and the drama department received $2,500 for sound equipment. The Ballston Spa High School PTSA was awarded a $4,000 grant to help with Arts-In-Education programs and the annual After-Prom activities implemented by the parent organization each spring.

The GLOBALFOUNDRIESTown of Malta Foundation recently presented its 2019 slate of grants totaling over $160,000, supporting over 40 local

organizations and community projects. The Foundation was developed to fund organizations, programs and projects that provide tangible benefits of a public nature to diverse groups serving the citizens of the Town of Malta, including not-forprofit corporations, charitable organizations, community arts and theater groups, community historical sites, special events, education programs, and sports and recreation activities.

For more information, visit the Foundation’s web site at sites.google.com/site/ gfmaltafoundationorg/home.

For more information on school programs, please visit the Ballston Spa Central School District website at www.bscsd. org or call the District Office at 518-884-7195.

Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL) Awards $25,652 in Grants SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Foundation for Innovative Learning (SFIL), the education foundation for the Saratoga Springs City School District, has awards seven grants totaling $25,652 to staff. SFIL is a non-profit organization that strives to empower the school community to ignite the love of learning in all by supporting innovative opportunities. Below are the 2019 grant recipients and grant information: Jamie Hansen and Michele Sperber for Ozobots for Grades K-2 STEM: Using simple programing techniques (from drawing lines on paper to using iPad commands for speed, direction, etc.), Ozobot programmable robots will give students the opportunity to use critical thinking and perseverance to solve problems in a fun and engaging way. The robots come with pre-developed lessons that are linked to the NYS Science Learning Standards.

Jennifer Spoor for Instructional Play Materials for First Grade: As an alternative to “Skill and Drill” instruction, this grant will to provide first grade teachers with resources that will encourage purposeful play.

Students will use puppets during

ELA lessons to act out portions of a book. Students will also use math games to improve their fact fluency and build endurance. Finally, students would have access to various building materials to help during STEM activities allowing for hands-on problem solving.

Carrie Jackson for Drum Circle Materials for Elementary Music and Chorus Elementary: Students throughout the district will have an opportunity to use World Percussion Instruments (WPI). Using items from fivegallon buckets to 24-inch Djembes, students will take part in various drum circles to immerse themselves in world cultures and communities, gaining a deeper understanding of their rhythms, dance, music and instruments.

Talia Brower, Diana Kakaty, Lynne McGee, Michele Slone, & Alexandra Zanetti for a Sensory Room for Elementary Students: The room will include items such as interactive bubble tubes and switches, fiber optic light strands, and glow panels. These items, in conjunction with other purchased materials will help to outfit a sensory room. The room will be a place where students in distress can deescalate safely so they can return to their classroom.

Colleen Belanger for Heart Rate Monitors for Physical Education Students: This grant will will supply high school PE students with heart rate monitors to wear during class. As an alternative to traditional assessments, the teacher will use the data to assess students on their physical effort and growth over time.

Erin Bell for Interactive Science Software: This grant would provide chemistry laboratory software to high school students. The program (Pivot Interactives) provides online simulations of experiments that are either done in the HS laboratory, or are too dangerous or expensive to conduct in school. Not only are students able to enhance their learning with these simulations, but they also provide an alternative learning environment for students unable to attend school due to medical conditions.

Jennifer McGuinness for Standing Desks for the Maple Avenue Learning Center: This grant would help to provide standing desks and stools to Maple Ave students in the Learning Center.

These desks and stools provide an alternative furniture choice for students to give the Learning Center a different look and feel than a traditional classroom.

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Saratoga Springs CSD Thanks Donors SARATOGA SPRINGS — Throughout the year, the District receives tens of thousands of dollars in donations from community partners, parent organizations, and individuals.

The donations vary from money towards school supplies, outstanding school lunch debts, and field trips to donations of technology and classroom equipment.

These donations

are greatly appreciated, and they make a huge impact on our students, staff, and schools.

“Our District is pleased to be able to accept many generous donations throughout the school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton.

“These donations are reflection of the wonderful community that we live in,” Patton stated.

League of Women Voters Accepting Applications for Students Inside Albany SARATOGA COUNTY — The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Saratoga County is accepting applications for High School Juniors residing in Saratoga County to attend Students Inside Albany. The SIA conference, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, Inc., is designed to increase students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide the tools necessary for meeting that responsibility.

This interactive conference will bring together high school students from across the state to learn about New York State government and the process by which citizens can participate in the policy making arena. As part of this program, students will also tour the Capitol and observe both the Senate and Assembly in action by spending an afternoon shadowing their legislator. The Conference will be held on May 17-20, 2020 and is an intensive four day training experience designed to immerse

students in the process by which public policy is proposed, enacted and changed in New York State.

All conference expenses for the successful candidate will be covered by the LWV of Saratoga County.

Applications are due to the LWV Saratoga by January 25, 2020 and may be found on the LWV website: www.lwvsaratoga. org. For more information contact lwvsaratoga@gmail.com or call 518-728-5201.

Food Sustaining Sustainability

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at the

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Saratoga Farmers’ Market

WILTON MALL Bon-Ton/DMV Entrance Saturdays | 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY

Whatever Soup

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Farmers lived sustainable lives long before climate change became a pressing issue. Members of multi-generation farm families tell stories of how nothing went to waste. Bones from a roast chicken became broth; food scraps from meals were turned into compost; old storage bins were repurposed to create walking paths or signposts.

Sustainability is gaining a new meaning in 2020 for farmers, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, and all of us. Beginning March 1, a statewide ban on the distribution of single-use plastic bags at retail outlets takes effect. Farmers and other vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market will no longer be able to offer such bags as a convenience to market shoppers, though certain items such as bags for storing meats and produce are exempt.

The market has been preparing for several months with information tables and market tote bags available for a nominal fee. Vendors have been reducing their supplies of plastic bags, replacing them with those made of paper or other materials.

We invite you to help us make the market more sustainable. Here are a few ideas: • Bring your own bags. Washable mesh or net bags made of recycled plastic offer an easy-to-carry means of storing such items as leeks and greens.

• Forgo bags altogether, if you can. This might not be possible for fragile items such as pea shoots or salad

greens. But it’s do-able for carrots, turnips, cabbage, apples, and other items that are featured in the market’s winter months. Foods such as fish and fresh pasta also can be placed upon purchase in storage containers you bring from home.

• Return such items as egg cartons or glass jars to vendors for reuse. Vendors who sell eggs, cheeses, pickles, jams, corn, milk, yogurt, and other foods appreciate such returns as it helps reduce the costs incurred in obtaining these items.

• If you eat at the market, consider bringing your own plate, bowl and silverware.

• Finally, shop the market for crafts items that can further make your lives more sustainable. Many crafts vendors offer coffee mugs, reusable egg crates, bowls, and boxes.

The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturdays at the Wilton Mall. Find us between the DMV and Bath & Bodyworks tomorrow, and in our new location in the food court starting Jan. 11. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 garlic cloves*, sliced

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 6 to 8 cups diced vegetables*

• 4 Tablespoons of olive oil

• 6 to 8 cups chicken stock

• 2 medium onions*, sliced

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1½ pounds raw boneless chicken

NOTE: Suggested vegetables in season now: Asian greens, beets, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriac, escarole, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, mushrooms, potatoes, radishes, rutabaga, spinach, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Set a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons oil. When the oil shimmers, add onions and garlic.

2. Reduce the heat to a medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Place the chicken and vegetables in the pot. Add enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

4. Cook until the flavors have come together and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more. Remove chicken from soup when cooked, allow to cool enough to handle. Shred and return it to the soup.

5. Add more hot liquid if needed.

6. Serve hot.

Recipe by Samin Nosrat, NYT and shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

Food Healthy Eatings

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Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

As we progress into the month of January, the challenge becomes holding onto and maintaining those New Years Resolutions. For Paula and me it is about making better and healthier food choices.

There is more than one way to eat healthfully and everyone has their own eating style. Making healthier choices can reflect your preferences, culture, traditions, and budget. Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love.

Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood. Create an eating style that can improve your

health now and in the future by making small changes over time.

Consider changes that reflect your personal preferences, culture and traditions. Think of each change as a “win” as you build positive habits and find solutions that reflect your healthy eating style.

At Compliments to the Chef, we have many cooking vessels and tools that can assist with your quest to eat healthier. One very popular item we have is the vegetable spiralizer. The spiralizer is a unique kitchen gadget that can turn all your favorite vegetables into delicious zoodle recipes you can add to any meal. Probably everyone’s favorite reason for spiralizing is that spiralized vegetables are mostly light in calories, carbs, fat and sugar. By spiralizing, you’re naturally eating more vegetables – without even noticing (especially when they’re covered in a delicious tomato basil sauce!) This small shift in the way you eat helps lead to weight loss, because you’re consuming more vegetables and less processed foods while still remaining satisfied. Vegetables are high in water (such as zucchinis) and help detox your body, ridding it of unwanted toxins and leaving you refreshed and hydrated.

Vegetables have an abundance of dietary fiber, which helps keep you fuller longer and help with your everyday digestion. Certain vegetables even help spike the metabolism, such as zucchinis.

Chicken Zoodle Soup Here is a warm and comforting soup recipe using “zoodles”

Most importantly, after eating a bowl of vegetable noodles, you’re left feeling light and energized – ready to have a productive and healthy day, which means you’ll be more motivated to exercise and eat well.

What are the Best Veggies for Spiraling? You can transform all sorts of vegetables into noodles, but the best candidates are those that are firm (not floppy) and long or that can be cut long (if you want long spaghetti that you can easily spiral). One of the best aspects of veggie noodles is their spectacular names. Here are some of the best vegetables for spiraling: • Zoodles (zucchini noodles) • Coodles (carrot noodles) • Swoodles (sweet potato noodles) • Squoodles (squash noodles) • Boodles (broccoli stem noodles) • Poodles (parsnip noodles) • Toodles (turnip noodles) We carry several types of spiralizers. However, one of our favorites is the OXO Good Grips Easy Twist Spiralizer. This is a great tool to spiralize foods such as zucchini, squash, carrots, potatoes and more. There are three cutting options: thick and thin julienne and ribbon, and includes easy adjustable rotating blade settings with no loose blades. The Easy Twist Spiralizer has silicone capped feet for stable slicing - no suction base required.

It is faster and safer than a knife,

h c n Lu FRIDAY

INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 cup diced onions

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 cup diced celery

• 1 pinch dried thyme (optional)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 5 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth • 1 cup sliced carrots • 3/4 pound cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until just tender, about 5 minutes.

2. Pour chicken broth into the pot; add carrots, chicken, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

3. Divide zucchini ‘noodles’ between six soup bowls; ladle broth mixture over the ‘noodles.’ with a fun and unique end result.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store to pick up cool tools to help you with healthy eatings.

Make healthy eating a family

MONDAY

kitchen event. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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

TUESDAY

1/3

1/6

New Year Special!

• Pasta & Meatballs • Fish Florentine with Parmesan • Brown Rice Cheese • California Blend • Mixed Vegetables Vegetables • • Warm Berry Crunch Spiced Apples & Raisins

• Mac & Cheese • Lasagna • Peas & Onions • Garlic Roll • Holiday Cake

• 3 zucchini squash, cut into ‘noodles’ using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler

1/7

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1/8

1/9

• Five Spice Chicken • Baked Sweet Potato • Beets • Dinner Roll • Mandarin Orange

• Turkey with Gravy • Stuffing • Broccoli & Cauliflower • 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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RELIGION

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christian Restoration Ministries

Full Gospel Tabernacle

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

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Science Church

Galway United Methodist Church

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

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 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 Faith Chapel

Church of Christ at Clifton Park

Grace Church

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

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

Assembly of God Saratoga

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

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

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 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.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.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 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 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.

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.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

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

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District

Faith Chapel

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

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

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon

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

Christ Community Reformed Church

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

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

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)

Christ Episcopal Church*

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.

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

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.

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

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020 RELIGION

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

New Life Fellowship*

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

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

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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.

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

St. George’s Episcopal Church

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

Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | 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.

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

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Porter Corner’s United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corner’s Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 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.

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.

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

St. Isaac Jogues 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 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., 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.

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.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 | thomasanglican.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.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 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.

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 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: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 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.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

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Saratoga Springs Area Preschool Fair Sponsored by the Waldorf School and Saratoga Springs Public Library, a free community event. Many preschools will be participating to answer all your questions! Join us in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to Noon. For more information, contact: 518-587-2224.

Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Join us at the popular and highly anticipated Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga on Scout Rd. in Gansevoort. Luminaries will glow along 2.5 miles of groomed trails.

Along the way you will find fields and forests, warming bonfires, and plenty of hot chocolate! The terrain is suitable for all levels and ages and includes a smaller one-mile loop. Snowshoes will be available on a first-come firstserved basis in the I.P. Winter Lodge off Parking Lot #2. The rental fee is $5/ person. During the Moonlight Ski there will be a bake sale of homemade goodies in the Winter Lodge, so stop in for some treats and to warm up.

Parking will require registration tickets and will be directed by WWPP. This event is weather permitting. Please call 518-4500321 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering for this event. We will be issuing free parking passes again this year to make sure that we can accommodate the number of participants. Search eventbrite. com to register for tickets.

Dining with Diabetes A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative

Extension at the Clifton Park/ Halfmoon Library, Mondays, January 13, 20 and 27, 1 - 2:30 p.m., and at the Saratoga Springs Library, Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Register at the library website: cphlibrary.org, or sspl.org. These free programs are sponsored by the CPH Library and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club respectively. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.

Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-885-8995.

“Fun Fitness” Luncheon Join us on Tuesday, January 14 from noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs. Special Feature: Kathy Scherer from “Go for Fitness” will share ideas on how to stay healthy and fit in the New Year. Speaker: Mary Elsasser from Schenectady talks about “My Picture Isn’t Finished Yet”. Menu: Lemon Chicken or Pasta Primavera. $19 Inclusive.

Reservations necessary by January 9. Call Ellie at 518-5843779 or Anita at 518-583-4043.

Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to announce its 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, to be held at the Center on Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Osteria Danny will be returning this year to defend their title of “Best Chili” for the 3rd time.

In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the

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proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life.

More information is available on our website saratogaclayarts.org.

a variety of artists and members of SSAS. For further information about SSAS visit our webite: southernsaratogaartist.com

2020 Cabin Fever Luncheon The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The amendment states that the right of citizens to vote “shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” Join Cabin Fever at Saratoga National Golf Club on January 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a celebration and dynamic discussion of the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our country.

This year’s event will feature the meaningful turning points and key women shaping the suffrage movement - and what it means for key issues facing women today. Taking the form of a fireside chat, the discussion features four distinguished speakers in a forum moderated by the president of SISC, Tammy Arquette. Cost is $75. For tickets, visit soroptimistsaratoga.org/ cabinfeverattend

Ballston Area Seniors Chorus We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. We are a fun group who rehearse a program which we then take out to local nursing and rehabilitation homes, who are always delighted to sing with us. We rehearse on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Milton Community Center. Come and join us.

experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers and confirm appointments. Training is provided for all positions.

Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information on how you can join our team in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties, contact Communications Coordinator Gail Carroll, 518-541-3173 at gcarrollaarp@gmail.com. For further information, visit www. nytaxaide.org

Social Activities for Seniors If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC). BASC sponsors many activities at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include Festive Dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions”, bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday at 11 a.m. and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-885-4229 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Members of SSAS are exhibiting at various venues throughout the area for the month of December.

Stop in and see these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS visit the website: southernsaratogaartist. com Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, is hosting four artists, Deb Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton.

Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, is showing the works of artist Frank Coletta. CatskillHudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta, hosting artist, Eva Marie Loucks. Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, is showing the work of artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade

Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season.

Volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience required, but computer

Transportation Drivers Needed RSVP- Retired Senior Volunteer Program, helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many opportunities throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for Transportation Drivers to take seniors to and from medical appointments. We provide the vehicle, gas, and trip details with directions. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or hearing about the MANY other volunteer opportunities, please call Billie Jo 518-884-4110.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting throughout the area during 2020. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.

For the month of January Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. is hosting 6 artists in the Center Gallery. David Mayack, Mary Mochrie, Neil Sergott, Jean Skanes, Tess Stoklosa and Grace Rogan will be exhibiting in an eclectic mix of artwork.

For the months of January and February: Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., will host artist Faith Weldon. Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 Route 9, Malta is hosting artist William Daisak, and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, will host

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This Week’s Events: JAN. 3 - 9 family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Film: “Angels are Made of Light” Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.

A beautiful and surprising film. This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important.

Showing through Sunday, January 5. All screenings 7:30 p.m. Box office opens at 7 p.m. Admission: $8 Members and Students w/ID, $10 General Public. Visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org for advance tickets. Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Kids’ Gratitude Workshop Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m.

Our friends from Coral & Blue Paper Co. will present a special Thank You Note workshop for children. They’ll bring a table full of their signature kid-friendly stationery and art supplies. Every child is invited to write or draw a Thank You note, Thinking of You note, or holiday card to someone special.

Envelopes and plenty of help are included.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Free Ice Skating Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza, Albany | Noon – 8 p.m.

Located in the shadow of Albany’s majestic State Capitol, amenities include lockers, skate rentals, and refreshments.

Rentals are available whenever the rink is open and cost $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates. Every Saturday is Free Skate Rental Saturday courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. The 2019-20 season will feature an assorted line-up of special events including instructional clinics! The rink closes for maintenance at certain times. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday Noon - 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday Noon – 2 p.m., 3 – 5 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.

The Ice Rink will stay open until March 15, weather permitting.

Breakfast Buffet

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

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

Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast

Song Swap with Jeff Walton Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room | 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Local favorite, singer-songwriter and

performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, your ukulele, or harmonica, and come down and share your music!

All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Baked Ham and Chicken and Biscuits Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Soup, tossed salad, baked ham, chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 Children 5-12.

Children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs.

Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m. | Poetry reading by Rana Bita. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org.

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information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.

Irish Speaker Presentation Saratoga - Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.

The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will present speaker Peter Moloney. The topic will be BREXIT and Implications on the Peace Process. For more information: wwwsaratogaaoh.com.

Upcoming Meetings

MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Meeting and Movie Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m.

Galway Preservation Society will feature the movie “Harnessing Nature” about the building of the reservoir in the Sacandaga River Valley. Meetings start with refreshments and social time at 7 p.m. and a brief business meeting at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation beginning at approximately 7:45 p.m.

Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

Korean War Vet Luncheon

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Ripe Tomato Restaurant, Rte. 9, Saratoga Springs | Noon Hosts are Bob Garland and Lois Miner.

Please call your reservations in to Bob at 518-280-0075 or Lois at 518-695-3905 by January 7. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further

Cancer Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs | Noon Free and open to all. Pre-registration required.

Call Pierre for information 413-992-7012.

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Saratoga in Winter

Photo by John Seymour.

Photo by Marisa Scirocco.

Photo by Kacie Cotter-Sacala.

Photo by Marisa Scirocco.

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Home Made Theater Comedy After Dark on Comedy Night Jan. 11 Stage at Park Theater

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A Comedy Night to benefit Home Made Theater will be staged 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.

The evening will feature socially conscious comedian Adam Grabowski, a four-time National College comic of the Year, the Association for the

Promotion of Campus Activities Comic of the Year. He has performed in over 600 colleges across 45 States.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Seating is by general admission. For tickets or more information visit www. homemadetheater.org, or call HMT at 518-587-4427. The evening may contain adult humor.

GLENS FALLS — The monthly Comedy After Dark program at the Park Theater kicks off 2020 on Jan. 24 with Comedy Central regular Jonah Ray, of Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame.

Dave Hill headlines Feb. 28.

He has appeared on NPR, Comedy Central, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Inside Amy Schumer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Comedy Knockout, and The Jim Gaffigan Show.

Comedy After Dark’s co-producers Ethan Ullman & Thomas Attila Lewis have worked together for over five years to bring up-and-coming comedians through their monthly show Pretty Much the Best Comedy Show at Proctors in Schenectady. In 2019, the duo added monthly shows in North Adams, Massachusetts and at The Park Theater in Glens Falls.

The Park Theater in downtown Glens Falls is a beautiful and historic space. It opened its doors in 1911 as the

Dave Hill will perform in February in the Comedy After Dark series at The Park Theater. Photo provided.

first movie theater in Glens Falls.

The town gathered to watch silent films and vaudeville shows until the movie theater’s closure in

1935. In 2014 it was purchased by local business-owner Elizabeth Miller, restored and refurbished, and finally reopened in 2018.

‘BRAWNY EXHIBITION’ Explores Classical Ideals And Current Notions Of Bravery, Beauty, And Health SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents the interdisciplinary exhibition FLEX, from Feb. 22 through June 7, bringing

together contemporary and historical artworks and material culture to consider the intersections of muscular physiques and heroic images.

The exhibit features plaster casts of ancient sculpture

juxtaposed with comic books, superhero figurines, bodybuilder photographs, and contemporary artwork by Leonce Raphael Agbodjélou, Nick Cave, Chie Fueki, Lucy Kim, John Lesnick, Andres Serrano, and Nancy Spero.

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Charles Atlas, Yes! I turn Weaklings into He-Men!, Ink on paper, 9 3/8 x 6 3/8 inches.

Private collection. From the upcoming exhibition, FLEX, at the Tang Museum.

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Tang Museum Announces New Show for 2020 featuring Mary Weatherford SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents Mary Weatherford: Canyon–Daisy– Eden, from Feb. 1 through July 12, 2020. The survey of the acclaimed artist’s career draws from several distinct bodies of work made between 1989 and 2017.

Over the last three decades, Mary Weatherford has developed a rich and diverse painting practice, from her early 1990s target paintings based on operatic heroines, to the expansive, gestural canvases overlaid with neon glass-tubing that brought attention to Weatherford’s practice in the 2010s. As constant experiments with color, scale, and materials, the works in the exhibition reveal the continuity of Weatherford’s preoccupation with memory and experience, both personal and historical.

The exhibition continues the Tang’s tradition of showcasing career-spanning surveys of important women artists. Recent exhibitions have introduced to new generations and audiences the work by influential artists such

as Ree Morton, Dona Nelson, Alma Thomas, Corita Kent, and Nancy Grossman.

A career-spanning catalogue will be published in conjunction with the exhibition and will include an introductory essay by co-curator Bill Arning, an interview with the artist by co-curator Ian Berry, and writings

by Elissa Auther, Nick Debs, Arnold Kemp, Rebecca Morris, Michael St. John, Margaret Weatherford, and others.

Mary Weatherford: Canyon– Daisy–Eden is presented by the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. The exhibition is organized by guest curator Bill Arning and Tang Teaching Museum Dayton Director Ian Berry in collaboration with the artist. The exhibition will travel to SITE Sante Fe in New Mexico and be on view from Oct. 16, 2020, through Feb. 8, 2021. The Tang Teaching Museum: Admission to the museum is free (donation suggested). Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, go to: tang.skidmore.edu.

Mary Weatherford, “Any Cat Stevens Song,” 1996 vinyl, silkscreen on jute 55 x 66 inches. Photography: Fredrik Nilsen Studio.

LOOSE CHANGE DANCE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS FIVE FEMALE CHOREOGRAPHERS AT DANCE MUSEUM SARATOGA SPRINGS — Loose Change Dance Collective presents WOMEN/WORK/ FORCE, a work-in-progress showing of contemporary dance in the studios at the Lewis A. Swyer School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance.

The performance takes place 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 and will run approximately 60 minutes. Tickets are $12 at the door or at www. loosechangedancecollective.com. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to survivors of domestic violence.

WOMEN/WORK/FORCE is a collaboration of five female choreographers—Tina Fores-Hitt,

Kailey McCrudden, Alex Taylor, Deb Rutledge, and Laurie Zabele Cawley—from the NY capital region, NYC, Detroit, and Europe.

Though the womens’ ages span four decades and their work emerges from different parts of the world, they are connected through their commitment to and experiences of being working women in the arts.

The collaborative performance will feature a duet, a multimedia project, a work inspired by American football and idealized society, a piece developed from the practice of yoga, and an excerpt of a new work exploring what lies beneath the facade. Together, these five works offer a multifaceted

choreographic expression of women, work, and the arts.

Loose Change Dance Collective, founded by Laurie Zabele Cawley in 2013, is a multigenerational dance company redefining what a dance artist looks like through strong works and performance. LCDC has performed at the National Museum of Dance, Union College, Siena College, GE Proctors Theater, and the Albany Center Gallery, as well as further afield at the Rochester Fringe Festival, Brooklyn Playhouse, and the NYC Dance Arts Festival.

For more information, call 518-605-9278, or visit: www. loosechangedancecollective.com.

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Saratoga Clay Arts Center Hosts “Chili Bowl” Jan. 25 SCHUYERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center holds its 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the center, located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville.

Osteria Danny will return this year to defend their title of "Best Chili." In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition.

Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life.

More information is available at saratogaclayarts.org.

The chili competition is fierce and guests always have lots of fun.

The Robonics Reggae Band will provide entertainment and the restaurants will provide the chili for the event. There will also be a silent auction featuring one-ofa-kind original clay work by local and national clay artists, also to benefit To Life.

To keep the lines short and the wait to a minimum, guests prepurchase tickets and bowls online for a specific time slot. SCAC will only pre-sell 200 chili bowls for each one-hour time slot. After 200

bowls are sold, the time slot will be closed. Guests are asked to arrive at the time specified on their ticket.

SCAC puts more bowls out for selection each hour so everyone will get an equal opportunity to select bowls. Online registrations will take preference to walk-ins. If all the bowls are sold online, there will be no walk-ins allowed.

Tickets are $22 and include a handmade bowl (plus tax) and are available at www.saratogaclayarts. org. Bring two non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2 Guests can choose from four time slots and have the opportunity to purchase more bowls onsite.

Photo: Chili Bowl “Taste Test.” This year’s event will take place Jan. 25 at Saratoga Clay Arts Center. Photo provided.

SPAC Awarded $2 Million in Funding to Rehab Roosevelt Bathhouse SARATOGA SPRINGS — In late December, Saratoga Performing Arts Center was awarded $2 million in funding through the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative with a $1. 5 million grant from Empire State Development (ESD) and $500,000 from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

The news was shared by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo as part of the 2019 REDC Awards, which granted $761 million in funds throughout New York State.

SPAC’s awarded funds have been allocated to rehabilitate the Roosevelt II Bathhouse, an 18,000 square foot space that has been vacant since the 1980s and mirrors the Roosevelt Baths & Spa, operated by the Gideon Putnam Resort. In collaboration with the Saratoga Spa State Park and as part of SPAC’s mission to establish the venue as a unique international cultural destination, the project will provide a full-functioning year-round creative and maker space where art across multiple disciplines will flourish.

“SPAC’s vision for the future includes an expansion of programming that will include the visual arts, the culinary arts, theater, and health and wellness in cooperation with COESA -- in addition to our vibrant performing arts season. This new year-round space will restore a historic Park building that has been abandoned for decades, creating a community hub that will celebrate art in all its forms, while also providing vital learning and rehearsal spaces,” said Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC’s President & CEO, in a statement.

Designed to expand opportunities for the community with educational, creative and cultural enrichment programming, the restored building will feature a black box theater, an art gallery, a rehearsal and learning space, and a teaching kitchen that will be operated by SPAC in collaboration with the Saratoga Spa State Park.

COESA is slated to utilize 2,700 square feet of the building to provide retreat experiences and classes with offerings that include personal well-being, leadership,

“Roosevelt Imagined” – rendition of the Roosevelt Bathhouse after restoration, which will feature a black box theater, an art gallery, a rehearsal and learning space, and a teaching kitchen that will be operated by SPAC in collaboration with the Saratoga Spa State Park.

meditation, professional wellness training, and work-life balance.

This upcoming renovation follows Governor Cuomo’s announcement of the $9.5 Million

visitor services improvement project at SPAC, which is slated to be unveiled in the spring of 2020.

These projects follow the 2019 renovation of the amphitheater

ramps, made possible by a $1.75 million allocation from NYS Parks.

The projects are all part of SPAC’s mission to rejuvenate its physical campus for future generations.

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Don’t miss the annual Saratoga City Center RV Show at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Come check out all of the new 2020s; over 400 RVs available with incredible show pricing. Admission is free. For more information, show specials and to RSVP visit www.alpinhausrv.com/city-center-rv-show.

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Snowshoe Adventures are open to all ages wanting to explore Into The Woods Farm and its surrounding forest, streams, and wetlands.

Located at 1600 ft. above sea level there is always snow here! Snowshoe rentals available upon request; if you have them, bring your own! $25/ person. The adventures will begin with a brief overview of snowshoe instruction, and then off we go to make new tracks. Whether you want to go for a leisurely stroll with the entire family, or hike deep into the woods we offer adventures to fit all needs.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Ladies Board Game Brunch Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Joined by Gaming is hosting a Ladies Board Game Brunch at The Palette Cafe. They bring all the games. Come with your pals or make some new gal friends. Admission is free. For more information visit thepalettecafe.com/event/ladies-board-game-brunch. About Joined by Gaming: Aaron Cordiale and Tori Trombley realized that they wanted to help fight the stigma that being a gamer cannot contribute positively to the world. They promote positivity in the gaming world, and create gaming spaces for anyone to explore.

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Admission for Bride and/or Groom plus Guests is free with online registration (ticket admits 4 total). Additional Guests may purchase a ticket for $10 day of show. For more information call 518-542-5111 or email 518Expos@gmail.com. To pre-register visit 518Expos.com.

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Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: King, Adang & Arpey, 340 Broadway, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17. 95854 Notice of formation of On-Demand Power and Electrical Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/24/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 13 Deerleap Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/27, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 01/03, 01/10. 95732

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Purpose: any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17. 95848 Notice of Formation of a New York Limited Liability Company. The name of the limited liability company is COLVIN TOWING SERVICES LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was November 8, 2019. The county in New York in which the offices of the LLC are located is Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process served against the LLC to Jeremiah Sweeter, 2 Mystic Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 11/22, 11/27, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 01/03. 95648

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Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Sports Programs LITTLE SHOTS BASKETBALL

(4-5 years) This program is an introduction for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Through play, participants will discover the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. Players will learn in a supportive, safe, and noncompetitive environment where focus is on learning the game, meeting new friends, and having fun. The last class of the session will be a scrimmage that parents are welcome to participate in!

Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m.

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MINI SHOTS BASKETBALL

(6-7 years) This program is for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Using basketball drills, they will learn the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. Players will learn in a supportive, safe, and non-competitive environment where focus is on learning the game, meeting new friends, and having fun.

Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Members $50; Non-Members $100

SMALL SHOTS BASKETBALL

(8-10 years) This program is designed for boys and girls to develop fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, offense, and defense. Players will learn in a supportive, safe, and noncompetitive environment where focus is on learning the game, meeting new friends, and having fun.

Min. 4; Max. 14 • Gym • Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.

Members $55; Non-Members $110

MINI ACTIVE KIDS CLUB

(2-3 years) Participants will experience a variety of games and activities in a small group setting to help get all their energy out! Parents are encouraged to participate.

Min. 5; Max. 10 • Gym • Monday, 10:50-11:20 a.m.

Members $28; Non-Members $56

LITTLE ROOKIES

(3-5 years) Children have a blast in this highly active class that incorporates a new sport each week! Children have the opportunity to play soccer,

hockey, football, track & field, basketball, and t-ball.

Additionally, children will play fun running games in a safe environment that promotes positive social interactions. Coaches also are very patient and encouraging in order to create a great experience for all children. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their child.

Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym Monday, 11:25-11:55 a.m.; Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m.

Members $35; Non-Members $70

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

(10-14 years) This is a co-ed program where the focus is on fundamentals and the basics of volleyball.

Setting, bumping, positioning, and different strategies will be practiced.

Min. 4; Max. 12 • Gym • Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Member $50; Non-Members $100

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL

(10-14 years) This is a co-ed program where the focus is on gameplay and advanced skills such as tips, blocks, inter-net play, and spiking. We reserve the right to evaluate and switch participants to the beginner class if they do not have successful basic over-the-net play.

Volleyball kneepads are recommended.

Min. 4; Max. 12 • Gym • Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Members $60; Non-Members $120

LITTLE KICKERS SOCCER

(3-4 years) Little Kicker focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session, such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. Soccer Shots Classic will expose your child to the fun of soccer and provide the foundation needed to get started in the sport.

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Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, December 21 DIVISION 1 KNICKS VS. BULLS Knicks-21: Karsen Kolligian 8, Olivia Simon 2 Bulls-18: Jordan Belair 14, Gianna Shaw 2

HORNETS VS. CELTICS Hornets-23: Ryan Durant 8, Calvin Ordon 7 Celtics-10: Kieran Westfall 6, Cameron Peck 2

KINGS VS. LAKERS Kings-23: Sean Britton 7, Gannon Britton 7 Lakers-3: Jackson Boivin 2, Hayden Sutliff 1

PELICANS VS. MAVS Pelicans-26: Logan Janis 10, Tony Lagoy 8 Mavs-8: Lee Lockrow 4, Jackson Osborne 3

DIVISION 2 BULLS VS. MAVS Bulls-26: Caden Parisi 12, Evan Burgess 4 Mavs-18: Merrick Shea 8, Owen Fear 4

PELICANS VS. THUNDER Pelicans-36: Gavin LaFrance 24, Ronan Doyle 4 Thunder-30: Aaron Stuart 12, Cole Whitman 12

CELTICS VS. KINGS Celtics-35: Rowan Lincoln 19, Thomas Georgeadis 10 Kings-9: Gabriella Bizzarro 3, Tucker Hills 3

MAGIC VS. SPURS Magic-16: Dillon Trautner 7, Carter Reardon 4 Spurs-12: Braeden Stockwell 5, Sandy McDonald 3

DIVISION 3 LAKERS VS. BULLS KNICKS VS. MAGIC Lakers-32: Pierce Byrne 8, Knicks-36: Chase Billington 10, Landon Penman 6 Mirah Poag 6 Bulls-20: Ryan Dingman 8, Magic-11: Jasyn Thompson 4, Ryan Wolfe 4 Tyler Wendel 2 CELTICS VS. PELICANS Celtics-21: Ryan Pickett 8, Evan Rosett 6 Pelicans-16: Jacob Perro 4, Luke Dixon 3

DIVISION 4 BULLS VS. KNICKS Bulls-40: Andrew Masten 18, Arieon Rose 6 Knicks-34: Trey Varcoe 17, Drew Landford 8

PISTONS VS. SPURS Pistons-42: Frank Laniewski 10, Brandon Stimpson 14 Spurs-35: Riley McGlynn 9, Max Hamilton-Jones 13

THUNDER VS. PELICANS Thunder-25: Thomas Mauerer 10, Drew Crosset 6 Pelicans-22: Waley Cooper 10, Evan Barthelmas 4

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Local Athletes

All Star�Moments Saratoga Gymnastics Takes Down Shaker

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Gymnastics moved to 2-0 on the season by defeating Shaker 162.30 – 155.25 on Friday night at the Wilton YMCA. Saratoga secured 3 out of the top 4 all-around spots led

by Sophia Damiano (1st all-around; 35.60) followed by Carly Ruschak (2nd all-around; 33.05) and Miranda Lynch (4th all-around; 31.20). Shaker’s top all-around performer was Gianna Aquino (3rd all-around; 32.75).

Saratoga gymnasts captured the top spot in each of the

four individual events with Sophia Damiano winning the vault (8.90), the beam (8.90), and the floor (9.00).

Ava Dallas captured the bars (9.10).

Saratoga Gymnastics next dual meet is on Wednesday, January 8th as they travel to Lynwood Elementary to take on Guilderland at 6PM. For more information, contact head coach Deb Smarro (dsmarro@bscsd.org) or assistant coach Tiffany Hogben (tiffany.hogben@gmail.com).

SRYMCA Over 50 Basketball League Scores WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 West Side v. Mama Mia Mama Mia-51: Phil Fitzpatrick-24, Lamont Williams-13, Andy Sephas-13 West Side-46: Tom Welch-25, Mark Sohl-7 Nemer Chryslers v. Walton’s Sport Shop Nemer-72: Steve Brown-37, Pat Reidy-22 Walton’s-67: Mike Bentley-22, Tony Catalano-15

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Stephen’s Chryslers Jeep Dodge of Greenwich Stephen’s-62: Paul Gross-28, Gerry Hefferman-21 Turning Point-61: Bob Hanson-22, Mike Scanlon-11 Lazy Dog Cookie Company v. D’Andrea’s Pizza Lazy Dog-62: Chris Kovel -18, Todd Mcshane-16 D’Andrea’s-57: Rory Wilson-20, Scott Waterhouse-18

SRYMCA/Saratoga Honda Youth Basketball Scores JR DIVISION: Cudney’s v. PBA PBA-39: Nick Goliber-9, Stephon Lindsey-9, Isaac Ryan-8 Cudney’s-35: Ben Van Valkenberg-13, John Gerardi-11 Olsen Associates v. Blend Realty Olsen’s-32: Xavier Ruscio-13, Colin MacGregor-9 Blend Realty-7: Aiden Karo-5, Finn Kelly-2

SR. DIVISION: DECEMBER 4, 2019 Pashley Construction v. Spa Café Pashley’s-65: Ziyair White-16, Quinn Frank-10, Nate Siewart-10 SPA Café-56: Charlie Didonato-28, Brian McCarthy-14 DECEMBER 15, 2019 Spa Café v. Village Photo Spa Café-64: Brian McCarthy-34, AJ Cavotta-8

Ballston Spa Athletic Hall of Fame Requests Nominations for 2020 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee requests nominations for its 2020 induction class. Online nomination forms may be submitted at ballstonspaathleticshalloffame. com until January 15, 2020. The ceremony will take place in May of 2020 at the Ballston Spa High School auditorium. For more information, please visit our website at ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com.

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Blue Streaks Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs varsity hockey team played Shenendehowa on Wednesday, December 18 at Clifton Park Arena. Saratoga Springs won, 6-1.

The win was a team effort with a goal each by: Joe Amodio; Andrew Blanchard; Will Detora; Anthony LaMonda; Charlie Leary; and Michael Montague. Goalie Brad Blake had 27 saves.

On Saturday, December 21, the Blue Streaks played FayettevilleManlius and won, 4-1. Will Detora, Riley Lefebvre, Michael Montague, and Devon Wormley scored for Saratoga. Goalie Brad Blake had 13 saves.

Saratoga Springs Wrestling vs. Guilderland Guilderland at Saratoga Springs Sr. HS on December 18, 2019.

Saratoga Springs Sr HS (SSSH) 63.0 Guilderland (GUIL) 24.0 99: Lucius Anderson (SSSH) over Britt Francis (GUIL) (Fall 2:41) 106: Jacob Pratt (SSSH) over Myles White (GUIL) (Fall 3:24) 113: Kyle Griskowitz (SSSH) over Samuel Sosnovsky (GUIL) (Fall 3:02) 120: Antonio Encarnacion (SSSH) over Dylan Carl (GUIL) (Dec 8-3) 126: Zeph Watkins (SSSH) over Dylan Vadney (GUIL) (Fall 2:09) 132: Marcus Berroa (GUIL) over Gordon Murray (SSSH) (Fall 0:32) 138: Griffin Biviano (SSSH) over James Hough (GUIL) (Fall 1:00) 145: Patrick Spatafora (SSSH) over Zack Hagen (GUIL) (Fall 5:45) 152: Sachiel Chuckrow (SSSH) over (GUIL) (For.) 160: Eric Griskowitz (SSSH) over Dillon O`Brien (GUIL) (Fall 3:39) 170: Sean Collins (GUIL) over Justin Garfolo (SSSH) (Fall 0:50) 182: Jack Cooper (SSSH) over Kenneth Kryzak (GUIL) (Fall 1:15) 195: Cameran Durant (GUIL) over Austen Douglas (SSSH) (Fall 1:08) 220: David Jenks (SSSH) over Justin Lamb (GUIL) (Fall 0:55) 285: Zach Harrison (GUIL) over Andrew Monroe (SSSH) (Fall 3:01)You can find more details regarding this duel using the following link: www.trackwrestling.com/tw/seasons/ LoadBalance.jsp?pageName=DualMatches.jsp&dualId=5000567132

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Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

Dolly Cairns Sets Point Record Photos provided.

“... it’s my role to score, so, I just do what it takes to win.”

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 1994, Jen Dryer (Pennell) ended her hoops career at Saratoga Springs with 1,518 points, 325 assists, 348 steals, and 228 rebounds. In 2019, Catherine ‘Dolly’ Cairns has broken that point record.

Cairns only needed 10 points to break Dryer’s record, so she decided to score 29 points instead on Tuesday, December

10. The new record to break is 1,547 points.

“It felt really good. I’m proud of myself for it but it’s my role to score, so, I just do what it takes to win,” Cairns said.

Cairns has been a local basketball sensation since halfway through her seventh-grade year when she was pulled up to varsity.

Her love of the game started young and stemmed from attending her older brother’s practices with their dad, Don. The two would do some dribbling and

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then during every water break for the team, she would shoot around, they would also practice form shooting and ball handling.

Cairns began to play organized basketball in third grade and has been playing “up” ever since.

With graduation fast approaching, Cairns is finally used to the idea of playing college basketball at Rhode Island University, where she will be studying kinesiology. She is very excited for this next chapter and will be at RIU in June and July for summer classes and practices.

“I think it’ll be a lot different.

It’ll be a lot faster, a lot bigger and stronger kids. I think I’ll have to adjust but I’m up for it,” she said.

She has built good relationships with the coaching staff at RIU already and looks forward to playing with that team.

“I built a really good relationship with the head coach and just from talking to my head coach and the rest of the coaching staff, I actually wanted to commit there before I even visited campus. Then as I learned more and more about the campus, it just felt like the perfect spot for me,” Cairns explained.

Her coaches this year have helped her in the college recruitment process.

“Both of the coaches have handled most of the recruiting and talking to coaches for me.

They have been my biggest help,” she said.

As far as this year’s basketball season, they are a young team after five seniors graduated last year, including Kerry Flaherty, who achieved 1,000 career points.

“We have two freshmen starters, who I think I’m doing a good job setting the tone for them. We’re all very close and we get along well and we’re having a lot of fun so far. We’ve got a lot of young kids on the team and they follow my lead. They know that when it’s time to work, it’s time to work,” Cairns stated simply.

It is clear that Cairns takes her leadership role on the team very seriously and it isn’t just a point scoring game to her.

“We would love to win a state championship, that’d be the goal, but I think short term we just want to win a sectional championship and make history for our school,” she explained.

Winning states would be the first time in Blue Streaks woman’s basketball history.

Cairns does not play any other sports, instead chooses to focus on basketball preparation

in the offseason. She lifts four times a week to stay in shape and shoots around in the gym as much as she can.

Pro basketball has been on her mind here and there.

“I’m thinking about it and a couple people have told me that I could. I think playing in the USA would be cool, but I think playing overseas would be a very cool opportunity as well. I’ll just see what it comes down to when I get there,” she explained.

As far as her biggest supporters during her monumental high school hoops career, her parents Don and Kay and her grandparents Ron and Pat are at the top of the list.

With high school fading out and her starting over in college as a freshman, Cairns has advice for the younger girls on the team she’s leaving her legacy to.

“Keep working. Try to get in the gym as much as you can and work on the basic things; you can build on those basic foundations.

It takes a lot of time and effort to be where I am.”

If I were them, I’d certainly be following that advice and in those footsteps.

Congratulations on making Blue Streaks history, Dolly!

Week of January 3 – January 9, 2020

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NINJA WAR R IOR S

a t l a M n i

KIDS MALE Jackson Marshall Max Classen Max Salebra

KIDS FEMALE Avery Mackenzie Juliet Beaupre Grace Charbonneau

MATURE KIDS MALE Alex Ascone Wyatt Herman Luke Davis

MATURE KIDS FEMALE Skylar Awalt Adelena Messier Charlotte Boyington XX

PRETEEN MALE Jackson Mackenzie Will Arnstein Gabriel Calnan

PRETEEN FEMALE

Photos provided.

MALTA — If you are a fan of the NBC hit television show, American Ninja Warrior, The Saratoga Ninja Lab was the place to be this past weekend.

Athletes young and old, from as far away as Canada, descended on a warehouse in Malta, NY in their quest to reach the winner’s podium and earn a spot at the National Ninja League World Championships in February. More than 150 competitors swung, climbed, jumped and hung their way through a series of challenging obstacles which tested their strength, agility and balance.

This was the first National Ninja League (NNL) competition to take place in our region.

Megan May Riley Winters Alexandria Barone

TEEN MALE Joe Mcpadden Jack Longo Logan Venti

TEEN FEMALE Addy Herman Nevaeh Masso Anna Venditti

YOUNG ADULT MALE Jay Lewis Aiden Snyder Ori Mendat

“It was a big honor for the Saratoga Ninja Lab to be a designated NNL gym” said Ninja Lab co-owner Dan Kirchner.

YOUNG ADULT FEMALE

“We put a lot of work into the gym, and this competition, and it paid off,” Kirchner continued.

Annika Kilinski Rylie Niles

While competition was at the forefront, comradery and teamwork stood out throughout the entire weekend.

ADULT MALE

“The kids and the adults really support each other” said Bryce Bouchard, team coach at the Saratoga Ninja Lab.

Eli Chevalier Anthony Eardley Matthew Swalboski

“We’ve created a really positive atmosphere at the Lab, and the Ninja community as a whole is a tightknit group. I am really proud of the growth, both personally and physically of all the kids on the competition team,” Bouchard stated.

ADULT FEMALE

The Saratoga Ninja Lab opened to local fanfare in August 2018. Building on their initial success, the Ninja Lab team opened their second location this past summer in Crossgate Commons in Albany. Both gyms offer classes, birthday parties, team training, theme nights, open gyms, competitions and private events.

MASTERS MALE

To learn more, go to: SaratogaNinjaLab.com

Casey Rothschild Mary Leighton Alex Katz Eric Loizeaux Matthew Tortoriello Art Davis

MASTERS FEMALE Sarah Woodard

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Community

SPORTS BULLETIN

Saratoga Recreation Department • Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

• Skate Away at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks: Visit SaratogaRec.com for the schedule.

• Reach for the Rim with the Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome.

• Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips.

• Meet at the Net with the Volleyball Program: Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game.

• Spring Program registration is on it’s way!

Join for fan favorites including Soccer, Intro to Ice Skating, Boxing, Jr. Sluggers, and Tiny T-Ball.

Registration begins January 13.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Adult Sports & Fitness Opportunities at Ballston Spa Schools

2020 Skidmore Winter Baseball Clinic Registration

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering two adult sports opportunities from 8-10 p.m. with Co-ed Indoor Soccer held on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. The next 10-week session begins the week of Jan. 6, 2020 and requires a $30 fee for district residents.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kids ages six through 13 will be able to participate in a two-day baseball clinic at Skidmore College’s sports center. These clinics are designed to teach the basic fundamentals of hitting, fielding, base running, catching and pitching as well as advanced skills and techniques. This is a great opportunity to tune-up for the upcoming season. Each night we will also finish with game competition. Each day will consist of different aspects of the aforementioned skills. Players should bring their own gloves and bats. The clinics will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Wednesday Jan. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $100. To register, contact Ron Plourde, Baseball Coach at Skidmore College.

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

Pre-registration is required, and fees are due at the beginning of each course. Those interested may register for courses by mail or in-person at the District Office, 70 Malta Ave. Additional information regarding courses offered is available online at www. bscsd.org or by calling 518-884-7195, ext. 1329.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 19 Send your sports stories or briefs to Sports@Saratoga Publishing.com

Learn-to-SpeedSkate “Mini”-Program Learn-to-SpeedSkate “mini”-program takes place Jan. 14, 16, and 20 at Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs Ice Rink. $30 per individual includes, skates, ice fees, and mandatory insurance. Hosted by legendary Saratoga Winter ClubSpeedskating Head coach and five time Olympian, Amy Peterson Peck. Space is limited. To register call 518-9510702 or email mlautenberg@nycap.rr.com.

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SPORTS AT

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LOCAL SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE League games and matches this week are as follows:

Wrestling

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

■ Ballston Spa vs. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

SATURDAY, 1/4

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake

■ Spa Catholic vs. Mechanicville 4 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

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

■ Schuylerville vs. Queensbury 4:30 p.m. at Queensbury

■ Saratoga Springs Tournament 10 a.m. at Saratoga Springs ■ Schuylerville vs. Galway 8:30 a.m. at Schuylerville

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

WEDNESDAY, 1/8

WEDNESDAY, 1/8

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Niskayuna 6 p.m. at Niskayuna

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

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Bethlehem 6 p.m. at Bethlehem

THURSDAY, 1/9

THURSDAY, 1/9

■ BH-BL (Boys) vs. Averill Park 7 p.m. at BH-BL

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Averill Park 6 p.m. at Averill Park

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Glens Falls

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/3 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Jamesville-Dewitt 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 5:30 p.m. at Saratoga ■ BH-BL (Boys) vs. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Gloversville 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 1/7 ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Shaker 7 p.m. at Shaker ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Shaker 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Bethlehem YMCA ■ Ballston Spa vs. LaSalle Institute 7:30 p.m. at Schenectady County Rec

MONDAY, 1/6

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Albany Academies 6:30 p.m. at Weibel Ave Ice Rink

■ Spa Catholic vs. Hoosic Valley 4 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

WEDNESDAY, 1/8

■ Schuylerville vs. Queensbury 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 1/7

■ Ballston Spa vs. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Niskayuna

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Glens Falls

SATURDAY, 1/4

MONDAY, 1/6

SATURDAY, 1/4

■ BH-BL (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 6 p.m. at Bethlehem

■ BH-BL (Boys) vs. Monroe-Woodbury 8:30 p.m. at BH-BL

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. LaSalle Institute 7:30 p.m. at Schenectady County Rec

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Shaker 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone

FRIDAY, 1/6

FRIDAY, 1/3

Bowling

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Ravena-Coeymans 1:30 p.m. at Schuylerville ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Auburn 11 a.m. at Auburn

Ice Hockey

■ Spa Catholic vs. Berlin 4 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone ■ Schuylerville vs. South Glens Falls 4:30 p.m. at South Glens Falls

WEDNESDAY, 1/8 ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone ■ Ballston Spa vs. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Ballston Spa

THURSDAY, 1/9 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 4:15 p.m. at Boulevard Bowl

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Albany Academies 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ave Ice Rink

Swimming/Diving TUESDAY, 1/7 ■ Ballston Spa vs. Shaker 4:30 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Niskayuna 4:30 p.m. at Niskayuna

WEDNESDAY, 1/8 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Schenectady 4:30 p.m. at Schenectady

Gymnastics WEDNESDAY, 1/8 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland 6 p.m. at Guilderland

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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