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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Accompanied by the members of the City Council and city supervisors, Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly on Jan. 28 led the annual State of The City address.

Kelly referenced challenges faced during last year’s SOTC address, the status of those challenges, and city goals in the new year.

“At that time, we were facing the results of the lightning strike

of 2018 - an extraordinary event that tested us - took us out of the safety and comfort of our workplace and moved us into a gym,” Mayor Kelly said, recalling the results of a mid-August storm which caused extensive fire and water damage to City Hall.

The building housed they city’s government and its court system.

Workers were relocated to the Vanderbilt Avenue recreation center, and the city court to Lincoln Baths – quarters where each have remained since.

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Event Details: See pgs. 26 & 27 Skidmore College hosts musical instrument drive to benefit elementary school students. See Story pg. 18

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Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

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snippets of life from your community INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Veronica Zabala

Who: Julia Pressley Where: H.O.P.E. (Home for Orphaned Pets Exist) - Wilton Mall Location Q. What do you do here?

A. I’m the Assistant Manager.

Q. How long have you been working for H.O.P.E.?

A. Since the beginning of the month.

Q. You had a soft opening for this new location on Sunday [Jan. 26], how did it go?

A. It was very successful. There were a lot of people here, and a lot of people were interested in the cats and the dogs. We had a few dogs come in too.

Q. What is H.O.P.E.’s goal by moving into this new space?

A. We’re hoping that more people will come in and see the cats, and that more cats and dogs will be adopted because they’re going to be more accessible to the public. Our old cat-house was only open once a week, and this is going to be open seven days a week, so people can come in at any time and see the animals.

Q. What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A. Probably when the cats find a home.

For more information on H.O.P.E., visit their website www. hopeanimalrescue.org, or visit their new Wilton Mall location!

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Capital Region Women Gather in Saratoga to Honor 100 Years of Women's Suffrage SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cabin Fever 2020 successfully celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment with fun, laughs, networking and insightful conversations. "Deeds, Not Words," the motto of the early suffrage movement was featured as the great great granddaughter of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton spoke to a large group of Capital Region women at a cabin fever "fireside chat" Saturday, Jan. 25 at Saratoga National.

Coline Jenkins, a Connecticut legislator, author and television producer was joined by author Patricia Nugent, SUNY Adirondack Associate Professor Wendy L. Johnson and Saratoga Springs High School Senior Ella Ouimet in a cross-generational discussion of women's rights sponsored

by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a chapter of the organization for business and professional women working to provide education and training for the local and global economic empowerment of women and girls.

Saturday's fireside chat topics ranged from women's suffrage and the founding of the women's movement to the panel's hopes for the passage of the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing equal rights to all Americans – as the country celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, through which American women were guaranteed the right to vote.

Letter TO THE EDITOR My name is Jennifer Zhang. I’m a college student and recent graduate of Potsdam High School, running to represent our congressional district at the 2020 Democratic National Convention as a delegate pledged to Elizabeth Warren.

One of Warren’s flagship policies is Medicare For All. While some may consider the plan “radical,” we must remember that Americans pay more for health insurance and receive poorer coverage than practically every major developed country—the average US household spends $12,000 annually on healthcare.

Most importantly, Warren has created a dollar-for-dollar financing plan that would pay for Medicare For All without raising taxes on people earning less than $50 million. The vast majority of the program would be funded by employers paying roughly the same amount of money that they currently do for private insurance to the government instead. The rest of the funds would come from raising taxes on large corporations and the wealth of individuals earning over $50 million. Practically all of the North Country will NOT pay more in taxes.

Medicare For All is a practical, long-overdue solution to the intrinsic problems of our current healthcare system. It is a key component of Elizabeth Warren’s platform to bring big, structural change to our government and economy, and one of many reasons why residents of the North Country should support her campaign.

This scale model of the statue of early Women's Rights pioneers is by sculptor Meredith Bergmann. Her full-sized statue will be dedicated on Women's Equality Day in New York's Central Park - the first one in the park to honor real U.S. women. Image provided.

- JENNIFER ZHANG

"Deeds,not Words" logo bearing early suffragist colors - purple for the blood and loyalty of the women who took up the fight, white for the purity of their purpose, and green for the hope which springs eternal (which was replaced in the U.S. with yellow - and symbolized by American sunflowers - to represent the light and life the early Women's Rights pioneers dedicated to their cause on this side of the Atlantic.

Jenkins noted her relative's praise of the early suffrage movement and its pioneers, and Cady Stanton's pride in the success of what she called "the world's greatest bloodless revolution," adding that her relative often noted that women's efforts to win their long suffrage battle employed "everything EXCEPT for a gun."

After a broad-ranging question period, the panel concluded with an invitation to the unveiling of the first Central Park

statue to honor REAL American women – Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth – during this year's Women's Equality Day on Wednesday, Aug. 26 in Manhattan.

For more information on the event or the local group, visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.

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Saratoga Hospital Named Blue Distinction Center for Quality in Spine Surgery, Knee & Hip Replacement

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — BlueShield of Northeastern New York has once again named Saratoga Hospital a Blue Distinction Center® for three surgical specialties—spine surgery and knee and hip replacement— as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

Saratoga Hospital is the only Capital Region facility to be recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery for meeting both quality and costeffectiveness measures.

“Blue Distinction Centers earn the designation, in part, by providing care that results in fewer complications and readmissions.

That’s important information for patients who are deciding where to have their spine surgery or knee or

hip replacement,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital.

“Patients see that we are a Blue Distinction Center—and that we’ve earned other quality designations— and they know they can turn to Saratoga Hospital with confidence.”

Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.

For more information about the program and a complete listing of the designated facilities, go to www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

Skidmore Hosts “Vaping: The Real Story” Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore and the greater community are invited to a presentation and panel discussion on vaping. “Vaping: The Real Story” will have students, administrators, public health officials, clinicians, community-based organization representatives, and others reveal facts about vaping. Some of the topics to be discussed include: • Overview of the vaping epidemic • Vaping facts vs. myths • State and county vaping data

• Community approaches for policy change • Health Consequences • Deceptive industry marketing tactics • Cessation resources • Future action steps This event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium at Skidmore College. For more information or accommodations, please contact Wendy Walker at hwalker@skidmore.edu.

18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Historical Society will celebrate the opening of its 2020 season with a Chocolate Festival at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate

and taste sweet treats of the Colonial Era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century. The Chocolate delights will be served by historical interpreters in Colonial clothing.

Tickets are $25 per person, $40 for two, $5 discount for SCHS members. Ages 21 and up. Preregistration encouraged. To purchase tickets visit brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/178742nd-annual-colonial-chocolateparty or call the museum at 518-885-4000.

For questions or more information contact K. Michelle Arthur, Ph.D., Executive Director at director@brooksidemuseum.org or 518-885-4000.

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COURT Lucian Dublea, 40, of Troy, pleaded Jan. 21 to vehicular assault in the second-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs.

Kevin J. Thomas, 54, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Jan. 22 to failure to register as a sex offender. Sentencing March 25.

Paul C. Pritchard, 50, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Jan. 23 to felony DWI. Sentencing March 26.

Logan O. Desjadon, 22, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Jan. 23 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to attempted robbery in the third-degree.

POLICE Trish VanNorstrand, 37, of Gloversville, was charged Jan. 23 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to use designated lane.

Shawn Soderberg, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 23 with criminal obstruction of breathing, assault – both misdemeanors, and aggravated family offense, a felony.

Jonathan Rivera, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 23 with misdemeanor petit larceny, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Alyssa Vilsaint, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

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Donita Wiley, 58, of Corinth, was charged Jan. 21 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and DWAI.

Joseph Rose, 35, of Troy, was charged Jan. 17 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and making an unsafe turn.

Joseph Desantis, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to keep right.

Kathleen Brown, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 16 with criminal contempt/ disobeying a court order.

Abigail Thomas, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 20 with two counts criminal mischief, and one count criminal contempt.

William Murabito, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 20 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, and moving from lane unsafely, after being involved in a property damage accident on Crescent/ Union Avenue.

Jeffrey Morgan, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 19 with misdemeanor assault and the felonies: aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.

Timothy Everhardt, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 19 with resisting arrest, acting in a manner injure child, harassment, and felony assault.

Kellsey Fraher, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 17 with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to use headlights.

Esther Roman, 54, of Clifton Park, was charged Jan. 17 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation.

Taylor Pinot, 18, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 16 with menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Jason Archer, 25, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 16 in Saratoga Springs with criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal mischief, and assault.

All charges are misdemeanors.

Holly Turcotte, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 16 with criminal obstruction of breathing, and assault – both misdemeanors Vincent Buffolino, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with criminal mischief.

Robert Hedrick, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with criminal impersonation.

Floyd Knowlton, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with misdemeanor trespass.

Michael Starr, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and an equipment violation.

Darrick Conners, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 14 with criminal mischief, a felony.

Joseph Eddy, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a speeding violation.

Jennifer Ferriss, 47, of Schuylerville, was charged Jan. 12 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to keep right.

Joshua Smith, 38, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 12 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Jordyn Kelly, 25, of Malta, was charged Jan. 8 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and driving with a suspended registration.

Kevin Reed, 32, of Mechanicville, was charged Jan. 7 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and a failure to notify DMV of address change.

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Saratoga Deputy Sheriff Charged with Criminal Sex Acts Against Children BALLSTON SPA — A 40-year-old deputy sheriff employed with the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office is suspected of committing sexual offenses against two young women in the Town of Malta.

The deputy, Steven E. Willetts, was charged with criminal sexual act in the firstdegree, and sexual conduct against a child in the seconddegree. Both charges are felonies.

He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail, or bond.

According to a statement issued by the county sheriff ’s office, the charges stem from acts allegedly perpetrated against two young women in the Town

of Malta. The Sheriff ’s Office received a complaint Jan. 25, and Willetts was subsequently charged as a result of the investigation.

Willetts is accused of engaging in oral sexual conduct with another person who was less than 11-yearsold, and of engaging in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a child less than 13-years-old. The alleged incidents occurred over a period of time not less-than three months in duration, according to the statement.

He was suspended without pay immediately. According to the sheriff ’s office, the charges were not related to any official action and did not occur at a time when Willetts was working.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

Saratoga Casino Holdings Co. Inks Sports Wagering Deal in Colorado BLACK HAWK, CO — Saratoga Casino Black Hawk has signed an agreement with Betfred Group to offer Sports Wagering throughout the state of Colorado.

Saratoga Casino Black Hawk is owned and operated by Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC which is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, and also owns and oversees the daily operations of Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Casino Black Hawk is located in Colorado and features over 425 slot machines, 10 table games, a full-service restaurant, bar and a variety of guest services. The agreement is with Betfred Group, the world’s largest privately-owned retail bookmaker.

Saratoga Casino in Black Hawk, CO.

Subject to regulatory approval, Betfred and Saratoga Casino open a full sports book at the casino Colorado property, as well as offer mobile and internet betting for customers within the state of Colorado.

“We are excited to have Betfred as our sports wagering partner,” said Daniel Gerrity, President of Saratoga Casino Black Hawk, in a statement. “With over 50 years

of international experience in the industry, it’s a great opportunity to leverage their expertise along with the Saratoga brand to become the market leader in sports wagering in Colorado.”

Betfred Group, founded in 1967, created Las Vegas based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 specifically to enter the robust and ever-expanding US sports betting market.

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Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Jaime Butler-Binley, Stephen Kyne and Bill McCarthy Jr. The Foundation looks forward to applying the special skills and diverse backgrounds of Jaime, Stephen, and Bill to the preservation of Saratoga’s heritage.

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Saratoga Springs 2020 Updates City Mayor Meg Kelly Delivers State of The City Address PARKING GARAGE • CITY HALL OPENS • FIREHOUSE • GREEN BELT continued from front page...

“This year, we are facing a more positive challenge: a smooth return to a repaired City Hall that has been renovated to meet the needs of city government in the year 2020.” City departments have notified the Department of Public Works that they would be prepared to move back into the building at the end of February.

“We plan to begin our transition back into City Hall at the end of next month,” reported Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, whose department spearheaded the renovation and restoration of the near 150-yearold building. A final price tag is not

yet known, but previous estimates placed the renovation/restoration costs at just over $11 million, and an anticipation that the city would recover $4 to $5 million of those costs via insurance.

The “new” City Hall will feature upgraded plumbing and electrical, an HVAC system providing temperature controls throughout the building, the installation of lightning protection to ensure such a strike never happens again, and realized energy efficiencies with LED lighting and the removal of window air conditioning units, Scirocco said.

Additionally, the Music Hall will be preserved and enhanced

and once again host events, and in its renovation project the city satisfied the state mandate for a second hearing room and adequate court space for a second full-time City Court judge.

With the recreation center used to house city business throughout 2019, the Recreation Department responded to the loss of its space by fostering relationships with the YMCA, Saratoga Springs Schools, St. Clements School, Spa Catholic High School and Gavin Park in Wilton to regroup and reestablish programs for children and adults, Mayor Kelly said. “Hats off and endless thanks to the employees of the City of Saratoga Springs.”

Highlighted achievements during 2019 and plans for 2020: • The East Side Fire Station, currently slated to be sited on Henning Rd., is closer to realization than any time in recent history.

• The Geyser Road Trail project, idling since 2008, is ready for groundbreaking. The resolution of Lawsuits that had stalled have been resolved, allowing the project to move forward. The planning department led the work to secure the funding, complete the bidding process, and prepare the contract for its construction.

• The Code Blue emergency homeless shelter has found a new temporary home on Adelphi Street, where it will be sited for two

years. Through strong working relationships among city, county and Shelters of Saratoga (S.O.S.) leaders, Mayor Kelly said: “We expect longterm solutions to homelessness to be built upon these relationships.”

• The development of the City Center Parking Structure and Flat Rock Centre is underway.

• As part of the Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO), the city is updating the zoning ordinance to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2015. The draft UDO was recently presented to the City Council and was the focus of three public workshops. “This is another very important project that will continue into 2020,” Kelly said. continues to the next page...

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Saratoga Springs 2020 Updates City Mayor Meg Kelly Delivers State of The City Address PARKING GARAGE • CITY HALL OPENS • FIREHOUSE • GREEN BELT continues from previous page...

• Workforce Housing: The city facilitated the purchase of two workforce housing units through the city’s Workforce Housing Program. Regarding affordable housing, the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority broke ground on The Promenade affordable housing project at Stonequist. The project includes 63 affordable housing units – 18 townhouses, and 45 apartments; Pre-construction efforts on two new buildings with 24 units of affordable housing at the Jefferson Street Terraces are underway; A project on the west side - called Intrada - includes 158 affordable housing units, as well as over 10 acres for public recreation. Two of the four Intrada buildings were completed.

• Saratoga Collaborative to End Homelessness: Staff and public officials will participate in both the design and leadership teams during the first 100-day “sprint cycle” of the Saratoga Collaborative to End Homelessness. The project is spearheaded by Shelters of Saratoga and Presbyterian New England Congregational Church.

During this sprint cycle, specific solutions will be designed, tested, and implemented.

• In 2019, the Building Department reports there was a 12% increase in permit applications compared to the previous year, with 16% more

permits issued.

Inspectors performed 2,410 inspections in 2019, an annual increase of 9% over 2018.

• On Jan. 21, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his 20202021 Executive Budget. Among the items listed, Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid for the city of Saratoga Springs has been eliminated. In 2020, the city anticipated receiving $2.3 in VLT aid revenue, which equates to 5% of the city’s general operating budget. As a goal, the city aims to have that aid restored.

• This year, the Canfield Casino in Congress Park will celebrate its 150th anniversary.

DPW is planning a celebration of the milestone. The City Historian announced it will present a program on April 29 titled: Convention Hall 1893 – 1965. The program, part of a new series called “Rec Talks,” is designed to encourage members of the community to share their Convention Hall stories and experiences.

• Newly elected Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton reported the police department is currently staffed with 74 sworn police officers, including three recent academy graduates and four recruits in the current academy, and five sergeants currently deployed on military duty. The police department employs 17 civilian employees, including 11 dispatchers, three Parking Enforcement Officers - two of whom are also Animal

Control Officers, and 2 employees for records management. The police department responded to 29,394 calls for service in 2019; The Saratoga Springs Fire Department is staffed with 64 firefighters who provide both fire and EMS response services for the city. Last year the fire department received 3,670 emergency medical calls and responded to 67 fires.

• 2020 marks the start of a four-year, $4.2 million water infrastructure improvement plan to upgrade undersized water

mains; the replacement of four and six-inch mains with eightinch water mains will improve water delivery to the public. DPW will also undertake significant upgrades to the Water Treatment Plant this year. A planned water treatment intake valve replacement project will replace 3, circa 1800’s intake valves, bringing water from Loughberry Lake into the plant. A section of the intake lines and an overflow structure from approximately the 1870s will also be replaced. This

replacement project represents a $2.3 million investment.

• At the county level, construction will continue on a new public safety facility in the town of Milton near the jail, to expand administrative space for the Sheriff ’s Office, as well as to move the probation and Public Health departments to that space.

Regarding VLT aid, the county stands to lose about $775,000 in revenue, and plans to bring a full board resolution to its February meeting to advocate for the funds.

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Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

6th Annual Health & Future of Minority & Women Wellness Luncheon Owned Business Enterprises SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 6th Annual Health & Wellness Luncheon to kick-off Health & Wellness Week in Saratoga County. This luncheon starts a week of reflection on how we can better ourselves through our overall health of the body and mind. The luncheon will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs.

This year’s guest speaker is triathlete and survivor, Dr. Mike Halstead. Dr. Mike will take part in a Q&A with Chamber President Todd Shimkus. He will

talk about his medical challenges and what steps he took to not just survive, but to thrive.

Dr. Mike knows we can all be survivors. The Chamber hopes you will join to listen and learn from his story. You too can be a survivor! We've all experienced setbacks, dilemmas, and faced uncertainty in our lives. Here is an inspirational story of how one man worked through life's toughest struggles with perseverance, willpower and commitment to overcome and achieve greatness!

The cost is $30 for members and $50 for non-members. To register for this event, go online to saratoga.org.

Forum at City Center

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the City Center hosted the Future of Minority and Women Owned Business Forum. The all day event featured a networking breakfast, a panel on local government’s involvement in the success of minority and women owned businesses, how to embrace technology, how to access capital and a workshop to make professional business cards, headshots, capability statements, consulting services and more.

At the forum, there were representatives from local city and county governments including Nikita Hardy, an Affirmative Action Manager for Schenectady County. “I work closely with the city and try to leverage all of the resources the county has for not just small businesses, but for minorities and women as well,”

Attendees of the MWBE’s Forum during a panel discussion on technology.

Photo by Veronica Zabala.

she said. “The turnout here is great, which really shows that we have a need in the community.”

Other representatives included

those from NYS Empire State Development, America’s Small Business Development Center’s (ASBDC) and the U.S. 2020 Census.

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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO HELP VICTIMS OF NAZI CRIMES NEW YORK — On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that an international conference will be held this May in New York to build on the work the state has done to help recover property stolen in the course of Nazi prosecution.

"The family of New York will never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust, and this international conference will build on our efforts to help victims of Nazi crimes recover stolen property," Governor Cuomo said. "Nothing will ever make up for the unimaginable suffering and loss endured by the Jewish people, but my sincere hope is that this event will help Holocaust victims and their families get the justice they deserve."

The conference, hosted by the Department of Financial Services' (DFS) Holocaust Claims Processing Office (HCPO), will be aimed at improving the State's ability to help recover works of art and other property lost due to Nazi persecution and will include presentations and panelled discussions between claimant representatives, attorneys, members of the art trade, professionals from cultural institutions, provenance researchers, historians and art historians. The conference will coincide with the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, May 7-8, 2020, and be held in New York City. Since its inception, HCPO has facilitated the restitution of over $178 million in bank accounts, insurance policies, and other material losses and the resolution of cases involving more than 160 works of art.

Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell said, "With 20 years of expertise in helping to restore lost assets to Holocaust victims and their heirs, DFS' Holocaust Claims Processing Office is uniquely qualified to host this conference and strengthen our efforts to restore what was lost during the Nazi regime. It is our hope and intention that the discussions that take place will facilitate the restitution of long-lost artworks and builds on the state's efforts to date."

Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Museum of Jewish Heritage - Living Memorial to the Holocaust said, "As we mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

and the upcoming anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe over the Nazi regime, we affirm that it is never too late to provide justice and dignity to victims of the Holocaust. We appreciate the support of Governor Cuomo and Superintendent Lacewell for the recovery of property stolen by the

Nazis. The Governor is also a great champion of Holocaust education as an important tool for combating antisemitism. In all these efforts, he continues the legacy of New York State as a beacon."

Because there are no international guidelines on how to interpret terms such as

"Nazi-confiscated art," "forced sale," and "sale under duress" in the context of a transaction that occurred in Nazicontrolled territories, there are inconsistencies across and within groups of practitioners in the field on how to designate and characterize various forms of loss.

The conference will explore the theft of property from the Jewish people during the Nazi-era using specific terms in order to create certainty and commonly accepted practices with respect to restitution and compensability. Additional information can be found at www. dfs.ny.gov/termsofart.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

BALLSTON SPA 39 Kasey Pass, Unit 39. $249,800. Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Joseph and Lisa Wager.

3 Tomaselli Court, $402,799.

Cabesen LLC sold property to Matthew and Emily Gallup.

87 Mann Rd., $110,000.

Mary Bussert sold property to Allison Trujillo.

CHARLTON 22 Redwood Dr., $240,000.

Jeremy and Jennifer Muir sold property to Matthew and Colleen McCarty.

4024 Jockey St., $40,000.

John McDevitt sold property to Katz Excavating and Construction LLC.

CLIFTON PARK 10 Holbrook Dr., $466,936. Marini Land II Inc. sold property to Todd and Gina Pereira.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

23 Tekawitha Court, $175,000.

Timothy Gallagher sold property to Dianne Hughes.

17 Tracey Court, $351,000.

Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Jackie Chen and Camilla Zhen.

CORINTH US Bank Trust (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Marcie Feulner.

GALWAY

11 Lafayette St., $292,500.

Ted Taylor (by Conservator) sold property to Robert and Susan Black.

MILTON 2015-2017 St. Paul Dr., $243,000.

Jessica Collins (as Trustee) sold property to True Coyle.

5718 Crooked St., $206,233.

Deborah and Joseph Fitzgerald, Sr. sold property to Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee).

203 Saratoga Ave., $167,500.

Karen Groff sold property to Regina Jameson.

NYS Route 29, $84,900.

Thomas Eletto (Ind. and as Trustee) and Cynthia Eletto (as Trustee) sold property to Thomas Millington, Jr.

11 Pine Rd., $242,500.

David Prehoda sold property to Sandra Rockett.

GREENFIELD

4 Bevswood Oaks, $365,000.

Eunsuk and Jean Lee sold property to Bradley and Andrew Larsen.

369 Green Rd., $246,750.

US Bank National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Colin Tschantret.

44 Sonat Rd., $219,184. Rachel Miller sold property to HSBC Bank USA.

110 5th St., $200,000.

Josephine Maloney sold property to Christopher and Rose Busold

13 Birchwood Court, $286,000.

Max and Caitlin Grande sold property to James Jones.

332 Ballou Rd., $340,000.

Paul and Virginia Lindberg Lunde sold property to Devin and Kodi Gower.

56 Southbury Rd., $251,000.

Paul and Mitchel Campito, Marianne Jutton and Susan Almaviva sold property to Mark and Carmen Pike.

48 Pinewood Ave., $694,000.

Michael and Aleksandra Mooradian sold property to Kelly Schroeder and John Shellard.

2992 Birchton Rd., $210,000.

Anne Rockwood sold property to Billi Wilson.

1612 Crescent Rd., $180,000.

One Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Crescent Road LLC sold property to Nisar Fazlani and Humera Syeda.

94 Balsam Way, $423,500.

Sridhar Mahendrakar and Arthi Viyajakumar sold property to Madan Bindana and Krishna Karri.

18 Meadow Rue Place, $276,000. Andrew DeSantis, III sold property to Sean Canpanie and Marjorie Libling.

MALTA 14 Ordelia Lane, $362,090.

Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Anthony Martin and Lamar Smart.

MOREAU

17 Marion Ave., $155,100.

Theresa Ryther (by Admin) sold property to Judy Evans.

TOWN OF SARATOGA Brown Rd., $227,500.

ANW Holdings Inc. sold property to Forty Three Brown Road LLC. 219 Patriot Hill Dr., 107 Schuyler Hills Dr., and 106 Schuyler Hills Dr., $255,000. Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property to Cerrone Construction.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

95 Meadow Rue Place, $268,500.

Lanny Aulbach, Jr. sold property to Ping Lin.

1 Salem Dr., $320,000.

James and MollyMcDonough sold property to Trevor and Amy Porter.

9 Scott Dr., $360,000.

Stephen and Lynn Bardsley sold property to Matthew and Sierra Vaverchak.

31 Karista Spring Dr., $222,000.

James Doyle sold property to Chelsea Goodier.

67 Monroe St., $169,000.

Mary Priest sold property to Marilyn Socha and Louis Ruggiero, Jr. 125 Jackson St. and Adams St., $950,000. Thomas, Michael, and Peter Bleznyk sold property to Bella Home Builders.

17 Jumel Place, $426,419.

Joseph Poliquin and Lisa Heck sold property to Michael and Melissa McGraw.

13 STILLWATER 4 Woodlake Dr., $423,910.

Mason Street LLC sold property to Daniel Nieves Brown.

6 Ridge Court, $330,000.

Donald and Nancy Denofio sold property to Kim Feldman.

WILTON 36 Cider Mill Way, $720,000.

Michael, Bonnie, Nicholas and Elizabeth Grolley sold property to Michael and Christina Rosenberg.

16 New Britain Dr., $182,500.

Steven Boynton sold property to Maria Rambone.

3 Chatham Court, $203,500.

Brent Trzaskos sold property to Krista Dicaprio.

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BUSINESS

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

Alpin Haus Named as RV Business Top 50 Blue Ribbon Dealer

Alpin Haus President Andy Heck accepts the 2019 James B. Summers Award during the 2019 RV Dealers Association (RVDA) International Convention/Expo at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on Nov. 13. Heck received the award for guiding the association through the economic turmoil of the recession and for operating a RV dealership that serves as a model for all dealers. Photo provided.

Alpin Haus officials accept the “Top 50 RV Dealer” designation from RVBusiness magazine, which also selected Alpin Haus as one of its five special Blue Ribbon honorees during the 2019 RV Dealers Association (RVDA) International Convention/Expo at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on Nov. 13.

Alpin Haus owns and operates RV stores in Amsterdam, Saratoga and Port Jervis, NY. Photo provided.

Stewart’s Shops Acquires Polsinello Fuel Distribution Business and Five Gas Stations NEW YORK — Stewart’s Shops is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Polsinello Fuels gasoline and diesel distribution business and five Polsinello’s gas stations. The newly acquired fuel distribution business will allow Stewart’s to distribute Sunoco, Citgo and

Mobil gasoline to dealers from the Capital Region to Massena, NY. Like Polsinello Fuels, Stewart’s Shops is a family-owned and operated company. Polsinello customers can expect competitive fuel pricing and service that Stewart’s customers have come to expect. Polsinello dealers will

receive long-term stability and a positive level of support and amenities from Stewart’s Shops.

There are plans to remodel several of the gas stations to allow for an even greater offering to customers.

Stewart’s Shops president Gary Dake states, “As we continue to grow our business, this acquisition gives us the opportunity to diversify by expanding deeper into the fuel wholesale business.”

Lou Polsinello, vice president of Polsinello Fuels says, “After careful consideration Polsinello Fuels, Inc. has decided to divest from the retail gasoline business. Polsinello Fuels will remain in the lubricants and motor oil distribution business.

This transition strengthens our standing as an industry leader and enhances our continued growth strategy to distribute premium lubricants and motor oils from Gulf Oil, Shell, Pennzoil, Quaker State, Phillips 66, and Kendall brands throughout the Northeast market.

Finding the right partner to entrust our legacy and customers was our highest priority. We believe Stewart’s and Polsinello are both made stronger by this transaction and we are excited for what the future holds for both of our growing organizations.”

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

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Association of Agricultural Fairs Extends New York State Fair Dates NEW YORK — The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs (NYSAAF) represents 52 Agriculture Fairs throughout New York State.

The association's objectives are to promote and encourage agriculture, horticulture, and the domestic arts through annual fairs, including material and educational development of agriculture and industry.

NYSAAF fosters a spirit of

cooperation among members and a place for the exchanging of ideas on management and problems of general interest, resulting in the continuing improvement of fairs and expositions throughout the state and providing a memorable experience for all fairgoers.

On Tuesday, January 21, it was announced that the New York State Fair would extend its dates to include five additional days.

There are concerns about local

County Fairs dates overlapping, as well as the limitations this may create for those respective agricultural showcases and entertainment packages. At this point, we do not know the impact that this will have on county fairs throughout the state during this transition. Next steps will be determined as we await further information from the New York State Department of Agriculture and the Governor’s Office.

Sembrich Director of Outreach Named to Fellowship in Nonprofit Leadership BOLTON LANDING — Caleb Eick, The Sembrich’s Director of Outreach, has been accepted as a fellow of the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) at the University at Albany’s Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development. The program is a partnership between the Institute and the Foundation for the Greater Capital Region designed to cultivate, strengthen, and retain

a robust talent and leadership pipeline for the nonprofit sector of the greater Capital Region. Eick and fifteen other nonprofit leaders will undertake a seven-month program of technical trainings, professional development, and career mentorship within the nonprofit sector. For more information, visit www.thesembrich.org or contact 518-644-2431 or Office@ TheSembrich.org

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RELIGION

Week of January 31 – February 6, 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 31 – February 6, 2020 RELIGION

Places of Worship

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*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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EDUCATION

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

Be Instrumental: Skidmore College Hosts Musical Instrument Drive to Benefit Elementary School Students SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will host Be Instrumental — a musical instrument drive to benefit elementary school students in the North Country, including Ticonderoga Elementary School band program students. The drive will accept gently used brass, woodwind and percussion band instruments. The drive began Wednesday, Jan. 22 and concludes Saturday, Feb. 8.

In tandem, Skidmore students hosted “Band-Aid” — a benefit concert on Jan. 25 at Lively Lucy’s in Falstaff ’s Pavilion on the Skidmore

College Campus. The event price of admission was an instrument or a monetary donation of any amount. All proceeds went toward the Be Instrumental drive.

When Evan Mack’s 10-yearold son came home from band practice and told him that some of his classmates were playing plastic instruments or instruments held together by tape, the senior teaching professor of music at Skidmore College was stunned. He also learned that many students could not afford to rent musical instruments.

Mack, an accomplished composer and pianist, teamed up with Michelle Hubbs, director of the Office of Community Service, as well as Skidmore students Madison Pappas ’22 and Neil Mellstrom ’20 to create Be Instrumental — an instrument drive aimed at giving the gift of music to children in Ticonderoga Schools.

“Learning to play on a quality, working instrument is so important.

When you give children a functional instrument, what you’re really giving them is the opportunity to explore what they’re capable of and to fall in love with music,” says Mack.

Skidmore students have been asked to bring gently used

instruments that they no longer use back to campus when they return from winter break for the drive. “So many of our students have played an instrument at one point, in high school or even college, but no longer use that instrument,” says Mack. “These same instruments can now inspire a new generation of students.”

Several local businesses and organizations in the Saratoga region will help spread the word and encourage participation. Esperanto, Smashburger and Kru Coffee are offering incentives to those who support the drive. Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) will provide a special classical music package to whoever donates the most instruments. Cole’s Woodwind Shop and Saratoga Guitar & Music Center have volunteered to clean and prepare donated instruments before they are distributed to schools.

Ticonderoga Elementary school will be the primary beneficiary, but all surplus instruments will be distributed to other area schools.

For more information contact Evan Mack at emack@ skidmore.edu.

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Skidmore Planning to Build Fitness and Tennis Centers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College is planning to build a two-story fitness and tennis center on its 315-acre Saratoga Springs campus.

The private liberal arts school with an enrollment of 2,600 is working with Consigli Construction of Albany, The LA Group landscape architecture firm of Saratoga Springs and Barton & Loguidice in Colonie to design the project.

Plans for what could be a 50,000-square-foot building with weight rooms, offices, locker rooms and four indoor tennis courts have been filed with the Saratoga Springs planning department.

The project is scheduled to be

discussed by the Saratoga Springs Planning Board on Jan. 30.

Skidmore is among the 10 largest colleges in a region that is home to 23 colleges and universities. Total revenue for the 2018 fiscal year was $244 million, according to tax filings.

The college, located off North Broadway, is also in the midst of constructing a multiphase Center for Integrated Sciences. The 58,000-squarefoot first phase, scheduled to be finished this year, will include 58 laboratories and classrooms.

Skidmore officials were not immediately available to comment on the fitness and tennis center project.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

EDUCATION BRIEFS

SSCSD Continuing Education Program 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District's Continuing Education Program is proud to offer the SPRING 2020 course catalog with several new instructors offering new topics and a new pricing structure. Please access the school

website which will include a link to the PDF of the brochure www. saratogaschools.org/ce.

The session run March 2 May 14. Email: www.continuing_ education@saratogaschools.org.

The office is open from 12:30-4 p.m. 518-583-4782

SCREENAGERS: Growing Up In The Digital Age Screening at Saratoga Independent School SARATOGA SPRINGS — SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age has been screened more than 8,000 times to 4 million people in more than 70 countries around the world. With multiple screenings happening daily in communities across the globe, SCREENAGERS is the first feature documentary to explore the impact of screen technology on kids and offer parents and families proven solutions that work. What started out as a personal story for one has grown into a national movement, helping millions of teens and

their families navigate growing up in a world with instant access to screens.

As part of the community viewing model, The Saratoga Independent School Parent Association booked a screening of SCREENAGERS. The film will be shown on February 6, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Saratoga Independent School. The screening is open to the public and is recommended for parents and children that are over the age of 10. Tickets to SCREENAGERS can be purchased at www.siskids.org/ giving/events.cfm.

Launching Pad Presents Frozen Jr. in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — Launching Pad Productions, the Ballston Spa Middle School drama club, presents the musical Frozen Jr. as this year’s annual production. It is perfect for families of all shapes and sizes.

Frozen Jr. will be performed by a cast of over 50 students with another 60+ crew members putting the show together behind the scenes. Performances will be held on Friday, January 31, Saturday, February 1, Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance at 1 p.m. on February 1 and 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased at the door before each performance.

In conjunction with Launching Pad Productions,

the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa will be in the lobby before each performance collecting nonperishable food items for their annual Spread the Love Food Drive to benefit food pantries in Ballston Spa. Please consider bringing a few non-perishable food items with you when you come to enjoy Frozen Jr. The show is directed and produced by Middle School teacher Joseph Shaver; choreographed by Sarah VanAernem; music directed by Laurie Huck; scene and lighting design by Patrick Ferlo; and costumes by Melissa Glastetter and Dawn Nolan. Please contact the Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information at 518.884.7200 or visit the website at www.bscsd.org.

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Vocal Scholarship Competition CAPITAL DISTRICT — The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS), under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its 23nd annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two

scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a BHOS concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study

of singing in college. This year's audition will be held on Sunday, April 5 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills. Details and applications can be found a www.bhos.us/award/. Deadline is March 7, 2020.

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Announces 2020 Scholarship Opportunities SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is proud to announce that scholarship applications for over $32,000 in awards are now available. These awards are available to graduating students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic School, The Waldorf School as well as home instructed students pursuing post high school academic and vocational programs.

The range and number of scholarship offerings has been expanded and will be awarded based on the applicant field.

The scholarship categories include both two- and fouryear Academic Programs and a

vocational/technical post high school program.

The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation-Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship is a new $10,000 scholarship this year. This scholarship is in memory of Lion Jack Berkowitz. The award will be given to the top scoring applicant in the 4-year Academic Program category. Additionally, Academic Program scholarships are also available in the amounts of $5,000 for four-year college programs and $2500 for two-year college programs.

Students enrolling in a Vocational/Technical or licensed post-high school program are invited to apply for a $2500 scholarship.

Finally, Leo Club seniors who have been members of the club for a minimum of 2 years are eligible to apply for a $2500 Leo Award Scholarship.

Application forms are available at saratogaspringslions. com/scholarships and at each eligible school’s Guidance Office.

Applications must be completed and submitted to respective guidance offices or they may be mailed to: Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Attn. Scholarship, PO Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and postmarked by March 15.

For more information, please contact Lion Rick Tunison at: rtunison@saratogaspringslions.com

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Singing Valentines

Delivered To The Capital Region

The Racing City Chorus celebrates Valentine’s Day by delivering “Singing Valentines” in the Capital Region with irresistible new arrangements blending roses, chocolates, Valentine cards and love songs.

“Singing Valentines” deliveries are sung by quartets in tuxedoes on February 13-14.

All packages include a tuxedoed quartet singing two love songs and your personal message in a valentine card plus your choice of one of the following: • Sweetheart Packages: A long-stemmed rose and three-piece chocolate sampler • Chocolates Package: A long-stemmed rose and one pound box of chocolates • Roses Package: One dozen long-stemmed roses and a threepiece chocolate sampler • Deluxe Package: One dozen long-stemmed roses and one pound box of chocolates For more information, visit RacingCityChorus.org, @RCCsings on Twitter, and RacingCityChorus on Facebook.

For Packages from $49.95 to $129.95, call 518-504-SING. Photos provided by the

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T he Chocolate Spoon Brings Goodies to the Farmers’ Market

SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wilton Mall | Food Court

by Mary Pratt for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Melodic View Photography unless noted.

Cheddar and Rosemary Shortbread Cookies Above: Marcie Place owner of The Chocolate Spoon. Photo courtesy of Pattie Garrett.

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arcie Place returns to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market this Saturday, after a threemonth break. She concentrated on her family, especially her son Ted who has joined middle school. “I started my baking business as a way to work from home after the surprise arrival of my third son,” she said. During this so-called break, Marcie filled corporate orders and developed several new recipes for the Farmers’ Market.

Marcie noted how she benefitted from the Farmers’ Market by moving from routine recipes to being more creative. “I never experimented until I joined the Market and met great vendors. I realized how important it is to use fresh, local ingredients such as rosemary from Otrembiak Farm for the rosemary butter cookies. And eggs from vendors which make shortbread good, golden, and gorgeous.”

But there are no chocolate spoons among her goodies.

“I chose The Chocolate Spoon as my business name because I wanted something memorable and something unique,” Marcie explained. “Once a customer thought I literally sold spoons dipped in chocolate!”

Can we hope that maybe someday she’ll make chocolate lollipops with wooden spoon handles?

Meanwhile, we have to try her new products. “Look for treats like speculoos, pecan sandies, Norwegian butter cookies, pistachio cranberry shortbread cookies, and raspberry pie.”

Marcie explained, “Speculoos is a traditional Belgian spice cookie, sometimes referred to as Biscoff.” Its origin goes back into the 1650s when bakers were already making biscuits along with their bread. Her Norwegian butter cookie, “is a simple cookie with few ingredients but the combination is memorable.”

For Valentine’s Day, The Chocolate Spoon will feature ‘pink’: strawberry marshmallows, raspberry Linzer cookies, cookie bouquets, and pink snickerdoodles.

The latter obtains its pink color from pureed beets.

In addition to the Farmers’ Market, The Chocolate Spoon caters to special events such as weddings, baby and bridal showers, care packages, book clubs, fundraisers and cookie party favors for birthdays or out-of-town guests.

On Marcie’s table at the Farmers’ Market, you’ll notice a money jar, but it’s not a tip jar. She accepts donations for “Project Cupcake,” her free community outreach project. “It’s a way for me to give back after receiving wonderful guidance and support while my son Ted was in grade school.” Project Cupcake, now in its second year, “provides birthday treats in the classroom for kids whose families may not otherwise be able to provide one,” Marcie explained.

After you read this article, be sure to overwhelm The Chocolate Spoon this Saturday, and every Saturday after that.

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

Saturdays in the Food Court of the Wilton Mall.

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp salt

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 1/2 cups flour

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese* – the sharper the better

• 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary*

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Sift together salt and flour; set aside. Cream together cheese and butter until well blended.

2. Gradually add dry ingredients with care not to overmix. This is shortbread so you don’t want to activate the gluten too much.

Divide dough in half and shape into rounds. Wrap well in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or freeze for later.

3. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into 1/4" thick sheets and cut with a small cookie cutter.

4. Bake until slightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Bake 9-11 minutes for smaller cookies. Remove from baking sheets and cool. Store in an airtight container or freeze for later.

Recipe courtesy of Marcie Place, owner of The Chocolate Spoon.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

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You’re Baking Me Crazy

Hello my Foodie Friends !

The winter months often times bring us “snow days” from work and school. Snow day; you know what that means? It’s time to bake some sweet goodies with your friends or family. There are standard baking essentials that are needed to make your favorite baked treats.

Cooking and baking are really enjoyable if you can find recipes that are inspiring and delicious. Flipping through a cookbook, you’ll find that most cooking and baking recipes use precise measurements.

Portioning ingredients in a dish balances flavors to create the best-tasting recipes. Dry measuring cups, liquid measuring cups, and measuring spoons are three of the fundamental kitchen tools that will help you measure your ingredients. The best measuring cups and spoons make it easy to portion your ingredients and wash up after you’re done cooking or baking. Dry measuring cups are important kitchen tools to have in your drawers. The best measuring cup sets consist of five different measuring cups, ranging from 1/3 cup to 1 cup for measuring dry goods. You’ll find that dry measuring cups are made from many different materials, including plastic and stainless steel. Both of these types of materials can be placed in the dishwasher, which makes it easier to clean up after you’re done cooking or baking. These materials are used in measuring cups because they will not react with food and then can even be placed in the refrigerator or freezer if you need to cool ingredients.

If you are baking, make sure that you clean out your measuring cups after each use to ensure that you don’t contaminate any of your ingredients. A well-stocked

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There is a slight difference in volume between dry and wet ingredients, so it’s important that you have both styles of measuring cups. The best liquid measuring cup sets have three different sizes, ranging from 1 cup to 4 cups of liquid. A lot of liquid measuring cups have spouts on the end, which makes them easy to pour into your recipe. Most liquid measuring cups have handles so you can transport them across the kitchen.

This is especially helpful if you are incorporating warm liquid into your recipe. The majority of liquid measuring cups are made from plastic or glass, so they can go right in the dishwasher alongside your dry measuring cups.

Aside from measuring cups, measuring spoons are also a must-have in your kitchen. A standard set of measuring spoons is great if you are baking in the kitchen because you can use the right portion of baking soda and baking powder to get the perfect texture for your best sweet treats. Measuring spoons can measure both liquid and dry ingredients so they're super handy to have in the kitchen.

Stop in to Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place and stock up on baking supplies.

Don’t forget to keep your eye on your little helpers when measuring the Cinnamon-Sugar as three tablespoons could become six! Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Stay warm and have fun baking.

BATTER:

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 2 2/3 cups unbleached AllPurpose Flour or Organic All-Purpose Flour

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1 cup milk

• 2 large eggs • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1 to 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, to taste

TOPPING: • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 3 tablespoons CinnamonSugar (careful, very lickable)

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a muffin tin or line with 12 paper or silicone muffin cups, and grease the cups with non-stick vegetable spray; this will ensure that they peel off the muffins nicely.

2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, and sugars till smooth.

3. Add the eggs, beating to combine.

4. Stir in the baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla.

5. Stir the flour into the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour and making sure everything is thoroughly combined.

6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan, filling the cups nearly full. Bake the muffins for 15 to 17 minutes, or until they're a pale golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the middle of one of the center muffins comes out clean.

7. Remove them from the oven, and let them cool for a couple of minutes, or until you can handle them. While they're cooling, melt the butter for the topping (this is easily done in the microwave).

8. Use a pastry brush, I like silicone, to paint the top of each muffin with the butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Or dip the tops of muffins into the melted butter, and then roll in cinnamon-sugar.

9. Serve warm, or cool on a rack and wrap airtight. Store for a day or so at room temperature.

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• Breaded Fish on a Bun • Tartar Sauce • Peas & Carrots • Coleslaw • Warm Berry Crunch

• Baked Fish with Picatta Sauce • Oven Brown Rice • Spinach • Warm Apple Cobbler

• Herb Chicken with Gray • Stuffing • Butternut Squash • Dinner Roll • Mandarin Oranges

• Pork Loin with Cranberry Mustard Sauce • Red Bliss Potatoes • Vegetable Trio • Pears

• Spanish Beef & Rice Casserole • Carrots • Warm Cornbread • Apricot Whip

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

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

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LOCAL BRIEFS

AARP/TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for lowand-moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS. TaxAide preparers are trained in federal and state tax regulations and are certified by the IRS. Free tax preparation services will be available through April 15.

To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp or call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.

Italian Night Fundraiser Join us at Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs from 5 – 8 p.m. for a fundraiser to help our community in need. Menu includes: pasta fagioli (cup $3/ bowl $5), Chicken Parmesan ($16), chicken meritato ($18), braciola ($18), lasagna ($15), fruitti di mare ($20). All meals served with salad and bread.

Open to the public.

18th Century Chocolate House at Brookside Museum The Saratoga County Historical Society will celebrate the opening of its 2020 season with a Chocolate Festival at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa on Friday, February 7 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate! Savor delectable samples of hot chocolate and taste sweet treats of the Colonial Era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century. The Chocolate delights will be served by historical interpreters in Colonial clothing. Tickets $25 per person, $40 for two, $5 discount for SCHS members. Ages 21 and up. Pre-registration encouraged; seating is limited. To purchase tickets visit brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/17874-2nd-annualcolonial-chocolate-party or call the museum at 518-885-4000.

Seventh Annual Chocolate Festival The 7th Annual Chocolate Fest is taking place on First Friday, February 7, from 6-9 p.m. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs will compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample sized chocolate offerings in up to 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These chocolate treats will be judged by a panel of our First Friday Fanatics as well our visitors in Fan Favorite competition. Visitors can pick up a ballot form at any participating business and head to their favorite "Sweet Spot" shops, restaurants, and chefs to sample a $1 chocolate taste. While savoring these chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including art gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and special promotions and sales just in time for Valentine's Day. Complete listing of events at Ballston.org.

Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race A snowshoe race on February 8 at 10:30 a.m. will be held at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, located at 80 Scout Rd. in Gansevoort.

Age 65 and Over and 12 and under. Free lunch for athletes, volunteers and guests. Go to www. saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup. com . A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www. dionwmacsnowshoe.com Winter Craft Fair Held at the Sweet Basil Restaurant, 1012 Rt. 9, Queensbury, on Saturday, February 8. This craft fair will have over 20 crafters and will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The craft fair is free to attend.

Annual Sweetheart Dance The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 8; at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. By popular demand,

the Band GRAVITY will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins with cocktails/ appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m. - midnight. This year’s Valentine raffles will again benefit the local CODE BLUE Shelter initiative. The Ladies will be raffling off wonderful baskets that they create with donations from the community and our generous Auxiliary members; including our popular Lottery Basket. This year’s entree choices are Prime Rib, Chicken Parmesan or Risotto (with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & zucchini), served with tossed salad, rolls, and corn. Strawberry Shortcake will be served buffet style all for only $35.00 per person.

Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise. You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with dinner and “GRAVITY” to entertain with lots of dancing from 9-12 for the reasonable price of $35.00 per person. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis with seating limited. RSVP to Barb Ash (518) 584-0694, cell (518) 879-8713 or bash2@nycap.rr.com with your entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted.

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020 Hot Turkey & Mashed Potatoes or Vegetable Lasagna. $19 inclusive. Reservations Necessary

by February 7. Call Ellie at 518584-3779. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

Art Exhibit Members' Hall Show "Barbara Garro in Abstract" at Saratoga Arts, located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, for the month of February 2020 with a Druthers Reception, located at 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, February 15 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Game Night Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi s of Rte. 29), is hosting another Game Night on Saturday, February 15, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. All in the community are welcome to attend. Bring your favorite game and a dish to pass, or just bring a dish to pass and join in the fun and fellowship. Any questions call Kevin at 518-309-3306.

Pajama Party Fundraiser for Pediatric Oncology It’s a pajama party at the premier award-winning Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs and you’re invited. The event will be on February 8, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person.

Proceeds will support our yearround programming for local pediatric oncology patients.

Pajama attire encouraged. For more information on how to support, get involved and/or register, go to: ballsfest.org.

February Break Drama Camp February Break Drama Camp at the Malta Community Center is now open to students ages 7-15.

All campers will be involved in character selection, costuming, acting and performing our work for invited guests the last day of class. Older actors will also have the opportunity to learn backstage and stage management skills (if interested). Camp also includes theater games, crafts, acting skills and fun. This camp, headed by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young, runs Tuesday – Friday, February 18 - 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for additional information or register online at www.MaltaParksRec.com.

“Happy Heart” Luncheon Join us February 11 from noon to 2p.m. Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs. Special Event: A re-gifting party!

Bring in a gift you received for Christmas or whenever in exchange for another gift! Gifts should not be wrapped, retail value between $5 to $10. Speaker: Elaine Miller from Campbell, NY is the author of 2 books. She will speak about her inspiration to write and the benefits of writing at any time of your life. Menu:

Beatles Concert Cabaret Treat yourself to a great all-inone experience as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Chorus entertains you with the iconic songs of the Beatles. Set in the elegant Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club, located at 924 Main St. in Clifton Park, this grand affair begins with a delectable Chef's Buffet and cash bar, followed by a choral cabaret featuring solo voices from the BHOS family.

Tickets sold only in advance. Due to popular demand, BHOS is

now offering three performances, Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 at 5p.m., and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. This event has never failed to sell out, so buy your tickets early. Seating is limited and the last day to purchase tickets is Monday, February, 24. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Society’s website at www.

BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.

Sweet Sound of Song The Saratoga Chamber Players will hopscotch across the globe on March 1 at 3 p.m. with 3 outstanding artists at the United Methodist Church, Henning Road & 5th Ave., in Saratoga Springs.

Soprano Charlotte Dobbs, bass baritone Andrew Padgett, and pianist Renana Gutman will take us from Dørumsgaard's Norway to Fauré's France, from Rachmaninoff 's Russia to John Ireland's England and to the United States of Barber and Williams. The musicians will explore the poetry of nature through song with the piano in a significant role. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $20; and students $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org.

Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet Open to everyone. The banquet will be held at The Century House in Latham on March 7.

Tickets are on sale now on the Clearwater Chapter’s website www. clearwatertu.org. Reservations can be made up to March 1 by contacting TU members Chris and Erika Cook, 565 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs or email Chris at communications@clearwatertu. org. Dinner, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and award recognition, along with a live auction, silent auction, bucket raffles, card raffles and door prizes. A Grand Prize Drawing of a 12 ft. Kevlar Hybrid Canoe by Hornbeck Boats will be drawn at the banquet. All proceeds from this event benefit local “on the ground” conservation projects that support coldwater fisheries resources. TU is actively seeking donations of goods and services, as well as fishing gear and flytying materials from their members and the public for their Conservation Banquet. If you are interested in donating, please contact Chair Scott Parker at 518-894-4661 or sgparker149@gmail.com.

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This Week’s Events: JAN. 31 - FEB. 6 family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory 4:30 – 7 p.m. | All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages.

You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Continuing every Friday thru April 10.

Frostbite Friday Beekman Street Arts District, Grand Ave. to Oak St., Saratoga Springs 5 – 8 p.m. | Visiting artists, refreshments, art/ craft demonstrations. Visit the Arts District on this mid-winter night as participating shops, galleries, and restaurants host our second Frostbite Friday event. Taking place the night before Chowderfest, our event will serve as a fun kickoff for your weekend in Saratoga. Visiting artists and music will fill the galleries, and merchants will be offering warm beverages and treats. Warm yourself at the firepits in various locations and roast marshmallows. This will be a fun way to celebrate the start of a festive winter weekend in Saratoga. Weather permitting.

Fish Fry Friday Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.

Same great menu as in the past: Fried or Baked Haddock or Fried Clamstrips with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. $12 ($1 extra for take-out).

Help the Knights continue their charitable work in the community. As always throughout the year, Joe Fredette and Frank Bunch cook and deliver a delicious meal every Thursday for the men and women's veteran's homes in Ballston Spa. Additionally, on Thursdays during the cold months, they cook for Code Blue. And, if you are one of the many who attend the ChowderFest each year, don't forget to visit Joe and Frank outside the City Center on Ellsworth Jones Place on February 1st. For questions, please call 518-584-8547.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Tag Sale Former Galway Public Library Building, 5264 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 10 a.m. – Noon Some of the larger items currently available are: CD holder; children's book spinner;

paperback book spinner; desk chairs; 3 desks, including 1 large wooden one; 8 cubicle dividers with computer table attachments; brochure rack; children's chairs; 2 folding tables; 2 wooden tables, along with other miscellaneous smaller items. This is a fundraiser for the Galway Public Library. For further information call 518-882-6385.

Chowderfest Downtown Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Join us for a day of live music, family-friendly activities and, of course, a wide variety of chowders.

Come enjoy samples of chowder from local restaurants. Once you taste them all, you can vote for your favorite. Part of Winterfest, Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year and the perfect activity for a cold winter's day. Stroll through downtown Saratoga and purchase a $1 cup (3 oz. serving) of chowder from as many participating establishments as you'd like. Some restaurants will be offering classic varieties, while some may be serving original, unique concoctions. Traditionally, over 80 vendors participate, including Saratoga County's best restaurants and caterers. Chowderfest is organized by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau. For more information visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Sobor Bowl

Poetry Reading

United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

Join us to watch the Big Game on the Big Screen in a sobor environment. Potluck: bring a dish to share. Free and all are welcome. For more information call Healing Springs at 518-306-3048.

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m. | A poetry reading by Susan Oringel.

An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7pm 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, www.caffelena.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Wool Appliqué with Judy Donovan Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Join Judy Donovan of the Wings Falls Quilters Guild for a two-session wool appliqué class. Learn basic wool appliqué techniques as you create a floral appliqué that can be turned into a wall hanging or pillow. All supplies provided. Please register only if you can attend both sessions.

Register online or by calling 518-5847860, ext. 248. Ages 18 and up. Scissors are available to share. Please bring your own scissors if you have them. Next session Monday, February 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 All Caregivers’ Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.

First Thursday of each month, free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info/directions to meeting space 413-992-7012.

Upcoming Meetings

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Saratoga Retired Teachers

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

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

Blood Drive

Galway Preservation Society

Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park | 1 – 6 p.m.

Sponsored by Nick’s Fight to be Healed.

To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood. org and use sponsor code NICKSFIGHT.

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 7 p.m.

Featured program, Chickens: Their Economic and Agricultural Impact through the Years in Saratoga County.

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. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit our website at www. galwaypreservationsociety.org

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 2020 Winter Storytellers Series

SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs Breakfast Buffet Noon – 1 p.m. | The Academy for Lifelong Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Learning presents the twelfth annual Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m. storytellers series every Wednesday Now featuring eggs to order, fruit through February 26. This week features cocktail, French toast, pancakes, storyteller Kent Busman with “Stories from potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, the Adirondacks & Beyond.” Sponsored corned beef hash, sausage gravy and

by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Springs city schools are closed or delayed.

Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/ For more information, call the Academy at retired with ID card) $8, children 5-12 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all $7, under 5 free. Take-outs $9. Call 518Guided Mindful Meditation 584-2585 for more information.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dharma Meditation Susman Room | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Saratoga Health and Wellness Building, Take a break from the daily grind and 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs clear your mind with guided Mindful 9 – 10:15 a.m. | Weekly meditation Meditation led by professionals from One followed by short discussion. All Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are contemplative traditions honored. free and open to the public and will be held By donation. Drop-ins welcome. Please on the first and third Wednesday of each visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com for month. Everyone is welcome. For more more information. information, call 518-584-7860, ext. 205.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass. New members are always welcome. For information contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Ch.60 Korean War Vet. Association VFW Home, 190 Excelsior Aven, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.

All 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. Annual dues for veterans are $10, all others $5. For further information or an application to join the organization, contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.

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PARKING & SHUTTLES:

Free shuttles will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RULES AND INFORMATION:

Wilton Mall Shuttle: Busses run from Dick's Sporting Goods at Wilton Mall to the front of Hampton Inn on High Rock

Try as many chowders as you want!

3 oz. samples are $1 each. No tickets to buy, simply pay the vendor and enjoy!

VOTING & AWARDS:

On the ballot, vote for your favorite chowder and turn it in to the City Center (522 Broadway) or Visitor Center (297 Broadway). OR vote online at DiscoverSaratoga.org/Chowderfest (one vote per mobile device). Votes will be tallied to determine 10 category winners. The winners will be presented their awards at 6:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center.

MUSIC SCHEDULE: FLY92 @ City Center (outside) Alt 103.5 @ City Center (inside)

Saratoga Casino Hotel Shuttle: Busses run from the Crescent Ave. entrance at Saratoga Casino Hotel to Congress Park.

CHOWDERFEST SWAG:

Beanies and Shirts available at the City Center and the Visitor Center.

PHOTO OPS:

Get your free photos from On the Spot Photos at Impressions of Saratoga, 638 Broadway.

99.5 The River @ Lawn of Visitor Center KISS FM @ Top of Caroline St. WPYX @ Bottom of Caroline St. WEQX @ Henry St. (outside Saratoga Botanicals) Saratoga Star Radio @ Henry St. (outside Parting Glass) Q105.7 @ Phila St. (outside Bailey's) WGNA @ The Downtowner Parking Lot

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 22nd annual Chowderfest will take place 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in Saratoga Springs.

THE SKINNY: Nearly 100 vendors will take part in this year’s festival – both on Broadway and off Broadway, as well as beyond the geographical borders of the Spa City. Attendees may sample 3 oz. cups of chowder at vendors for $1 each sampling. Chowder consumers may also take part in a ballot vote of their favorite chowder.

See the Official Chowderfest 2020 Ballot in these pages for a complete list of vendors, and other information related to the event.

FOR THE KIDS:

Balloon Gal Jenny will be twisting balloon creations and Miss Stacey's Faces will be providing face painting at the City Center from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Children's Museum of Saratoga will have "Exciting Engineering" for the kids to enjoy! Stop over!

Photos from Chowderfest 2019 by SuperSource Meida, LLC.

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CHOWDERFEST 2020 PARTICIPANTS ON BROADWAY

OFF BROADWAY

Spring Street Deli, 132 Spring Street

534 Bistro, 534 Broadway

30 Park Serving from Embassy Suites, 86 Congress Street

Sushi Thai Garden, 44-46 Phila Street

Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway Augie’s Family Style Restaurant serving from Roohan Realty, 519 Broadway Boca Bistro, 384 Broadway Bookmakers at Holiday Inn 232 Broadway BurgerFi - Dessert, 460 Broadway Cantina, 430 Broadway Comfort Kitchen Downstairs Saratoga Marketplace 454 Broadway Courtyard by Marriott serving from City Center, 522 Broadway Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway Fitzy’s Fork in the Road serving from City Center, 522 Broadway

Bailey’s Café, 37 Phila Street

Sweet Mimi’s Café & Bakery Dessert, 47 Phila Street

Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga Springs Dessert, 34 Phila Street

Tatu Tacos & Tequila, 17 Maple Ave., 2nd Floor The Barrelhouse, 68 Beekman Street

Bourbon Room, 8 Caroline Street

The Cellar, 1 Caroline Street

Caroline Street Pub Chowder by Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill 9-11 Caroline Street

The Night Owl, 17 Maple Ave., 1st Floor

Chianti Il Ristorante, The Lofts @ 18 Division St Dango’s, 38 Caroline Street Diamond Club Restaurant Embassy Suites, 86 Congress Street

The Soundbar, 6 Caroline Street Three Vines Bistro, 32A Congress Street Walt & Whitman Brewing Company 20 Lake Avenue Wasabi Restaurant, 63 Putnam Street

Dizzy Chicken Wood Fired Rotisserie 102 Congress Street

West Side Sports Bar and Grill 112 Congress Street

Esperanto, 4 Caroline Street

NON-DOWNTOWN

Falafel Den, 10 Phila Street

Forno Bistro, 541 Broadway

Farmers Hardware, 35 Maple Avenue

Bentley’s Tavern, 4 Hemphill Place, Malta

Gideon Putnam serving from City Center, 522 Broadway

Fish at 30 Lake, 30 Lake Avenue

Carson’s Woodside Tavern, 57 Route 9P

Flatbread Social, 84 Henry Street

Chez Pierre, 979 Route 9

Knights of Columbus serving from City Center, 522 Broadway

Gaffney’s Restaurant, 16 Caroline Street

Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern, 511 Route 9P

Hampton Inn & Suites, Saratoga Springs 25 Lake Avenue

Dunning Street Station, 2853 Route 9

Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar, 14 Phila Street

Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue

Masonic Lodge #103 serving from Visitor Center, 297 Broadway Pint-Sized Chowder by Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant 489 Broadway Plum Dandy - Dessert, 419 Broadway Salt & Char at the Adelphi Hotel 365 Broadway Saratoga Olive Oil, 484 Broadway Saratoga Stadium, 389 Broadway Spa Café on Broadway, 480 Broadway The Mercantile Kitchen & Bar 430 Broadway The Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway The Side Room at the Inn at Saratoga 231 Broadway Thirsty Owl Bistro, 184 South Broadway

Hattie’s Restaurant, 45 Phila Street

King’s Tavern, 241 Union Avenue

Henry Street Taproom, 86 Henry Street

Nostalgia Ale House and Wine Bar 113 Route 9P

Ice House Bar & Grill, 70 Putnam Street

Panza’s Restaurant,129 South Broadway

Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille 38 High Rock

PJ’s BAR-B-QSA,1 Kaydeross Avenue

Karavalli Regional Cuisine of India 47 Caroline Street

Ribbon Café, 11 Prosect Street

Local Pub & Teahouse, 142 Grand Avenue Mouzon House, 1 York Street Olde Bryan Inn, 123 Maple Avenue Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue Peabody’s Sports Bar & Grill, 39 Phila Street Phila Fusion Noodle Bar, 54 Phila Street

Vent Studio, 307 Broadway

Putnam Place, 63A Putnam Street

Wesley Community serving from Visitor Center, 297 Broadway

Saratoga City Tavern, 19 & 21 Caroline Street Scallions Restaurant, 44 Lake Avenue

Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar 440 Broadway

Seneca, 17 Division Street

Wishing Well Restaurant serving from Hat Sational, 510 Broadway

Spa City Tap & Barrel, 13 Caroline Street

Solevo Kitchen & Social, 55 Phila Street Sperry’s, 301/2 Caroline Street

Prime at Saratoga National, 458 Union Avenue Rusty Nail Grill and Tavern, 1781 Route 9 Saratoga 5 Points Market & Deli, 42 Park Place The Brook Tavern, 139 Union Avenue The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 Route 9

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Entertainment

Dial M for Murder

Opens Feb. 8 at Home Made Theater SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater continues their 35th season with mystery master Frederick Knott’s Dial M for Murder. The show will run weekends Feb. 8 - 23 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.

Tony Wendice has married for money and now plans to murder his wife for the same reason. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her for a fee and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately, the murderer gets murdered and the victim survives. But this doesn’t baffle the husband: he sees his hireling’s death as an opportunity to have his wife convicted for the murder of the man who tried to murder her.

The Director of Dial M for Murder is Dianne O’Neill, who has previously directed Home Made Theater’s productions of The Mousetrap, A Christmas Carol, Calendar Girls, A Chorus Line, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Witness for the Prosecution, The 39 Steps, and And Then There Were None.

Returning to the Home Made Theater stage in Dial M for Murder are Max Beyer as Tony Wendice, and Victor Cahn as Inspector Hubbard. They will be joined on stage by Home Made Theater newcomers John Emery as Max Halliday, Kenneth Killian as Captain Lesgate, Signe Naranjo as Margo Wendice, and Scott Roberts in various roles.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 8,

14, 15, 21, & 22. Matinees are on Sundays at 2 p.m., Feb. 9, 16, & 23.

There will be an optional dinner package available at The Gideon Putnam prior to evening performances for an additional $29 per person plus tax and gratuity, with brunch available prior to matinees for $28 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Tickets for the show are $28 and $26, with discounts for seniors, students, and military, and can be purchased online at the Home Made Theater website, www.homemadetheater. org, in person during box office hours, or by calling Home Made Theater at 518-587-4427. Dining reservations for The Gideon Putman should be made by calling Home Made Theater.

Kenneth Killian as Captain Lesgate, Signe Naranjo as Margot Wendice.

Dial M for Murder stages at HMT in February. Photo: Dawn Oesch.

Lena Spencer, Blotto to Be Honored at UPH in March

LENA SPENCER SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffe Lena founder and owner Lena Spencer and legendary 1980’s Capital Region band Blotto are among the 2020 inductees in the recently created Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame.

The “Eddies” were created in 2019 by Jim Murphy and Salvatore Prizio of Schenectadybased Proctors Collaborative to celebrate professionals working in the area’s music scene. “Eddies” is named for Thomas Edison, who conceived the phonograph and

relocated his Edison Machine Works to Schenectady.

Lena Spencer was founder and owner of Caffe Lena from 1960 until her death in 1989.

Blotto was active 19781984, in addition to subsequent reunions.

They sported pseudonyms on recordings and on stage; their songs were played on radio’s “Dr. Demento Show” and the video for “I Wanna Be A Lifeguard" was played on MTV’s first day on the air in 1981.

The induction ceremonies will take place at Universal

Preservation Hall, on Washington Street in Saratoga Springs on March 9. The venue is slated to have its grand reopening 10 days earlier. UPH will also site the Eddies Hall of Fame and will feature a plaque with the likeness of each inductee, as well as videos about all who are enshrined.

Future plans include exhibits of local music memorabilia.

The induction ceremony includes a dinner and live music.

The event is open to the public; tickets are $50 and are available at universalpreservationhall.org

Week of January 31 – February 6, 2020

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FREIHOFER'S

Saratoga Jazz Festival 2020 NILE RODGERS & CHIC, KOOL & THE GANG, CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS OF DAVE BRUBECK & CHARLIE PARKER

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Twenty-four musical groups – 16 of whom will be staging Saratoga Jazz Festival debut performances – will appear at SPAC in June.

The two-day lineup includes: Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kool & The Gang, Ranky Tanky and Tiempo Libre, Taj Mahal, Drummer Omar Hakim’s “supergroup” Ozmosys, and “centennial celebrations” of the music of Charlie Parker and Dave Brubeck – the latter featuring performances by the Brubeck Brothers with Mike DeMicco and Chuck Lamb.

The 43rd annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at SPAC. Nile Rodgers & CHIC, who headline Saturday night’s event pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like "Le Freak," and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times." A typical CHIC set includes megahits written, co-written and/ or produced by Nile Rodgers, including “Get Lucky” (Daft

Punk), “Like A Virgin” (Madonna), “We Are Family” (Sister Sledge), “Let's Dance” (David Bowie), “Upside Down” (Diana Ross) and many others.

Sunday’s amphitheater headliner Kool & The Gang are best known for their hit singles “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Joanna,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Too Hot,” “Hollywood Swinging,” “Ladies Night” and “Fresh.”

Acts will be staged during the daylong shows both inside the amphitheater, and atop a second outdoor performance space, known as the Charles R. Wood “Jazz Discovery” Stage.

Founded in 1978 by jazz impresario George Wein, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival is the fifth longest-consecutive-running jazz festival in North America.

Tickets are currently on sale to SPAC members. Tickets of the general public will be available online at www.spac.org beginning Feb. 11. Prices vary. For ticket information, and a full lineup of artists, go to: www.spac.org.

Nile Rodgers & Chic headline Saturday’s events during the two-day Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in June.

Fly Higher: A celebration of Bird. “Charlie Parker at 100” featuring Rudresh Mahanthappa, Terri Lyne Carrington, Charenée Wade, Adam O’Farrill, Kris Davis, Larry Grenadier & Kassa Overall will be staged at this year’s jazz festival. Photo: Bird Lives painting by Vel Verrept based on photograph.

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Arts Organizations: BYRD, BURRITO BROTHER Applications Open at the Egg for Second Year Of Fairgame Grants

ALBANY — Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman takes a look back at his music career with The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Souther Hillman Furay and

Desert Rose Band with his “Time Between: An Evening of Stories and Songs” acoustic show, joined by multi-instrumentalists Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson. The

show will be staged Sept. 23 at The Egg. Tix: $39.50 at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, by telephone at 518-4731845 or on line at www.theegg.org.

SCHENECTADY — The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame has announced the second year of Fairgame Arts Grants, a funding opportunity for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in three New York state regions—Capital, Catskills and Southern Tier.

Organizations are eligible to apply for grants from $1,000– $5,000. Last year Saratoga Countybased organizations Caffe Lena - $5,000; Nacre - $2,000; Saratoga County Historical Society/ Brookside Museum - $1,940, and

SaratogaArtsFest - $2,500, were awarded grants.

The Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame was created in partnership with casinos in the three gaming regions: Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, Resorts World Catskills, del Lago Resort & Casino and Tioga Downs Casino Resort.

The deadline for grant applications is 5 p.m. on March 12.

Guidelines and application forms can be found at www.afairgame. net. For more information, contact info@afairgame.net.

Sammy Hagar, Jason Bonham, Whitesnake and Disturbed Announce Saratoga Summer Shows

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sammy Hagar & The Circle, comprised of Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, drummer Jason Bonham and guitarist Vic Johnson, are joining forces with Night Ranger, and Whitesnake, formed by former Deep Purple singer David Coverdale with guitarists Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra, drummer Tommy Aldridge, bassist Michael Devin and keyboardist Michele Luppi, for a 30-city U.S tour that performs at SPAC on Aug. 18. Tickets range from $29.50 - $129.50. Also: Disturbed – celebrating “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour,” performs Aug. 4 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, with Bad Wolves. Tix: $29.50 - $149.50. Tickets on sale via Live Nation.com and Ticketron.

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Weekend PLANNER FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

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Frostbite Friday in the Beekman Street Arts District Beekman Street Arts District: Grand Ave. to Oak St., Saratoga Springs 5 – 8 p.m. | Visit the Arts District on this mid-winter night as participating shops, galleries, and restaurants host our second Frostbite Friday event. Taking place the night before Chowderfest, our event will serve as a fun kickoff for your weekend in Saratoga.

Visiting artists and music will fill the galleries, and merchants will be offering warm beverages and treats. Warm yourself at the firepits in various locations and roast marshmallows. This will be a fun way to celebrate the start of a festive winter weekend in Saratoga. Cheers!

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

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CANdlelight Ski and Snowshoe

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Spa State Park, Warming Hut, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Families are invited to enjoy an evening at Saratoga Spa State Park’s CANdlelight Ski and Snowshoe fundraiser event.

Admission is a minimum of two canned food items. In addition to a candlelit loop, there will be a bonfire and hot drinks. This event will take place at the Warming Hut, near the Rte. 9/Ave. of Pines entrance.

Inclement weather or poor trail conditions will cancel this event. Food will be donated to the Franklin Community Center Food Pantry. Call Alli Schweizer at 518-584-2000, ext. 116 for more information.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 22nd Annual Saratoga Chowderfest Downtown Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Stroll through downtown Saratoga and purchase a $1 cup (3 oz. serving) of chowder from participating establishments. Some restaurants will be offering classic varieties, while some may be serving original concoctions. After you've enjoyed sample after sample of delicious, warm chowder, vote for your favorite! Join us for a day of live music, family-friendly activities and, of course, a wide variety of chowders! For more visit discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest. For 2020 Chowderfest participants see page 27.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

WILTON MALL

Spring 2020 Tang Museum Opening Reception Tang Teaching Museum, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 5 p.m. | Spring exhibitions: Mary Weatherford: Canyon-Daisy-Eden: a survey of her career, drawing from work made between 1989– 2017. Between the Mountains: contemporary artists who depict Chinese landscapes through ink. Elevator Music 40: Melissa Thorne Landslide/Solid combines interior design, hard-edge abstraction, and narrative pop to create a unique listening environment in the Tang’s elevator. Nicole Cherubini: Shaking the Trees: a community space for conversation and contemplation. Free and open to the public.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

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Fri - Sun: 11:20 aM, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 Mon - thu: 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30

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Fri - Sun: 10:30 aM, 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 Mon - thu: 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00

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Fri - Sun: 10:00 aM, 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 Mon - thu: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20

Saratoga Winterfest 5k Snowshoe Race Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Free race registration if you pre-register by paper application Fees: $15 | $20 day of race from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Admin Building at Spa Park. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. Free lunch for athletes, volunteers and guests. SNOWSHOE SIZE: 120 sq. in. functional surface area (All adult models OK). Call or email to reserve. No refunds. For more information visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com.

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Puzzles Across 1 Welcomed at the door 6 "Shame on you!"

9 German trick-taking card game 13 St. Teresa's town 14 Use as a source 15 Egg on 16 Shade lighter than jade 18 Reckless act instigator 19 Witty Bombeck 20 Euros replaced them 21 Buffoons 22 Target Field, e.g.

24 Nowhere near cool 26 N.L. mascot whose head is a large baseball 28 Cracks up 31 Finnish telecommunications company 34 Lindsay of "Freaky Friday" (2003) 36 Bud's partner 37 Exclude from the list 38 Shrewd ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's four longest answers 39 Creatures of habit?

40 Like Mars, visually 41 Storybook elephant 42 Sneaks a look 43 Points of view 45 Sleeping giant 47 Actors memorize them 49 Riddle-ending question 53 Chew out 55 "Now it makes sense" 57 One-named supermodel 58 __ Scotia 59 London co-creator of the International Plant Names Index 61 Meryl's "it's Complicated" co-star 62 Chevy subcompact 63 Pasta tubes 64 Skip a turn 65 Headed up 66 Infuriated with Down 1 Sushi bar brews 2 Prevent 3 Bedrock wife 4 Words starting a confession 5 Lawmaker's rejection

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SARATOGA BASKETBALL T H G I N R O I SEN

HOLMES

MYERS

Favorite quote: “Nobody cares, work harder.”

– Baltimore Ravens

Favorite quote: “Nice guy, big hair, what’s his name?” – Coach Usher

SPILLANE Favorite quote: “You smell that rabbit *sniff* fear.”

– Super Troopers

by Lori Mahan

DUMORTIER

Favorite quote: “Life is like a sandwich: no matter which way you flip it, the bread comes first.”

– Unknown

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, January 24, Saratoga Springs high school celebrated their six senior boys on the varsity basketball team; Aidan Holmes, Bryce Emery, Garrett Myers, Grayson Dumortier, Dan Spillane, and Aidan Dagostino. The team is coached by Matt Usher and assistant coached by Geoff Loiacono.

The team played Bethlehem in a rematch from last year’s Sectional Championship, which the Blue Streaks won.

“It was a tight game to the end. Blue Streaks were down 58-56 with 7 seconds left when Luke Britton hit a 3-point shot on a pass from Aidan Holmes for the win,” Alicia Holmes, a booster club member, explained.

The final score was 59-58.

Holmes scored 11 points; Emery had five points; Myers had four points; Dumortier had three points; Spillane and Dagostino each had two points. Luke Britton, junior, had a team high of 19 points.

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"My freshmen year on the team, I broke the record for the first time and then last year I broke it once in the beginning of the year and then once again at the end of the year at the state meet.”

Ava Dallas:

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by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Gymnastics has made me strong.

I feel like it broke me down to my lowest point, but at the same time, it has given me the greatest strength anyone could ask for.” – Olympian Shawn Johnson.

Ava Dallas is a recordbreaking 17-year-old junior at Saratoga Springs High School with a passion for gymnastics that she pursues, regardless of the injuries or other things she sacrifices to succeed.

“I started when I was really little, around two years old, and

I stopped for a while but then I started to get serious about it when I was 10,” she explained.

“Just watching college gymnastics on TV and the summer Olympics, I got really inspired and then I started taking classes at the Y and then I joined the team there.”

Dallas then switched to a club team which was more serious and eventually made the choice to join the school’s team full time. She was with Stepping Star for three years and then switched to the high school team because she wanted something more team oriented and with less hours in the gym. From November to the end of February, the gym is where you can find her.

"Right after the season is over, we have about a month and a half off and then we go back to practicing on Sundays and then when it gets into the summer, we practice twice a week,” Dallas specified.

Dallas currently holds the Section II record for vaulting, which is 9.475.

"My freshmen year on the team, I broke the record for the first time and then last year I broke it once in the beginning of the year and then once again at the end of the year at the state meet,” she explained.

However, she is still recovering from a stress fracture in her back from over the summer.

“It was very hard for me

to do anything because it was so painful. When I went to the doctor, he advised that I slow down and possibly stop to prevent any further injury. I didn't want to do that and compromise my junior season so I modified my routines to do skills that didn't hurt me and now I’m building back all of my skills and all of my routines to get back to where I want to be,” Dallas said.

Dallas also coaches the little girls the basics of gymnastics at the Wilton YMCA. "Coaching the little girls definitely provides a different perspective on the sport. As a coach, you have to think about

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putting the skill into words that the little kids would understand and sometimes it takes multiple times to explain things so it really makes you think about every single little part of each skill that you do.

Also, to see them enjoy it as much as they do, it really brings a new enjoyment for me,” she mused.

Her family supports one another tremendously. Her sister cheers at Syracuse and the family goes to watch her games whenever they can.

She cites her father as her biggest fan: "it means a lot, I can always look over and see him cheering for me… He's like my number one fan," she laughed.

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Basketball

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

FRIDAY, 1/31

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Columbia 7 p.m. at Columbia ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Columbia 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Waterford-Halfmoon 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Johnstown 7 p.m. at Johnstown

TUESDAY, 2/4 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Averill Park 6 p.m. at Averill Park ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Averill Park 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Shen ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Gloversville 7 p.m. at Gloversville ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Stillwater 7:30 p.m. at Stillwater

WEDNESDAY, 2/5 ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Stillwater 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

THURSDAY, 2/6 ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Columbia 6 p.m. at Columbia ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Scotia-Glenville 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

FRIDAY, 2/7 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Colonie 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. BH-BL 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa

*All information subject to change due to weather.

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

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/31 ■ Ballston Spa vs. Colonie 5:40 p.m. at Colonie

TUESDAY, 2/4 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Queensbury 7:40 p.m. at Queensbury

FRIDAY, 2/7 ■ Ballston Spa vs. Guilderland 8:30 p.m. at Schenectady Rec

Gymnastics WEDNESDAY, 2/5 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland 4:30 p.m. at Wilton YMCA

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Community

SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Recreation Department

Spend Your Summer at Camp Saradac

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

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24. Everyone age 5-12 is welcome.

• Year Round Skating Fun: Visit SaratogaRec.com for the schedule.

For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers.

• 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.

• It’s Batter Up with the Tiny T-Ball Program: Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running.

•Play Ball with the Jr. Sluggers Baseball Program: Everyone in grades K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season.

• Spend Spring on the Pitch with the Soccer Program: Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play.

• Leave no Pin Standing with the Bowling Program: Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamentals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice.

Online program registration has begun. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec. com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550, ext 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Upcoming Races The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 2 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m.

Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www. runsignup.com . A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com

SRYMCA 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

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coordination. 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.

Members $45; Non-Members $90

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.

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.

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 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. 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.

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Cudney’s v. Olsen Associates Cudney’s-30: Ben Van Valkinburg-11, John Geradi-9 Olsen Associates-29: Jacob Hernadez-9, Colin MacGreger-7

Village Photo v. Pashley Construction Pashley’s-39: Conner Johnson-16, Quin Frank-11 Village Photo-40: Jacob Krygowski-10, Josh L.-9

PBA v. Blend PBA-39: Isaac Ryan-19, Nick Scalo-12 Blend-37: Jacob Alexander-12, Finn Kelly-11

Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, January 25 DIVISION 1 HORNETS VS. PELICANS Hornets-21: Ryan Durant 4, Damon Decelle 6 Pelicans-17: Logan Janis 8, Tony Laboy 5

KINGS VS. KNICKS Kings-36: Gannon Britton 14, Sean Britton 12 Knicks-7: Owen Murray 4, William Schaefer 3

MAVS VS. CELTICS Mavs-19: Lee Lockrow 12, Colin McNulty 6 Celtics-17: Gavin Spickler 10, Jack Sieneck 3

LAKERS VS. BULLS Lakers-13: Jordan Belair 8, Gianna Shaw 2 Bulls-12: Spencer Ruggeri 4, Matthew McLaughlin 6

DIVISION 2 CELTICS VS. KINGS Celtics-33: Rowan Lincoln 15, Maxim Sawicz 8 Kings-11: Brendan McMillan 2, Nicholas Humowitz 7

MAVS VS. SPURS Mavs-17: Owen Fear 7, Jayden Burke 5 Spurs-13: Jacob Brisson 4, Braeden Stockwell 4

BULLS VS. KNICKS Bulls-30: Andrew Wells 12, Robert Mastandrea 6 Knicks-20: Eli Wendell 5, Palmer Tomkinson 7

PELICANS VS. THUNDER Pelicans-31: Ronan Doyle 9, Gavin Lafrance 8 Thunder-12: Aaron Stuart 10, Cole Whitman 2

DIVISION 3 KNICKS VS. CELTICS LAKERS VS. MAGIC Knicks-22: Hayden Warren 6, Lakers-27: Braydin Stone 9, Ben Streicher 6 Nicholas Rafferty 7 Celtics-15: Chris Guthinger 4, Magic-21: Jasyn Thompson 9, Ryan Pickett 4 Henry Hanrahan 7 BULLS VS. PELICANS Bulls-26: Noah Diulio 14, Ryan Wolfe 5 Pelicans-13: Luke Dixon 4, Noah Rosettie 3

DIVISION 4 BULLS VS. THUNDER Bulls-35: Arieon Rose 12, Lucas Ferro 7 Thunder-28: Jack Gulick 15, Bryant Savage 6

PISTONS VS. KNICKS Pistons-37: Frank Laniewski 9, Brandon Stimpson 13 Knicks-26: Trey Varcoe 10, Leo Bulman 6

SPURS VS. PELICANS Spurs-34: Kyle Ragaini 12, Max Hamilton-Jones 12 Pelicans-31: Cooper Walley 9, Logan Dishon 4

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Saratoga Winterfest Third Annual Gymnastics Meet This Weekend at the Saratoga Springs City Center Photo provided.

Saratoga Winterfest is the city’s third annual gymnastics meet that will be held January 31 through February 2 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Saratoga Winterfest is a USA Gymnastic sanctioned event and state qualifier for gymnasts competing in girls levels 2 - 10 as well as all levels of Xcel. The meet is an exciting event for over 700 gymnasts to compete with over 2,000+ members of their families and community in attendance! Hosted by Cartwheels Gymnastics. Visit saratogawinterfest.com for more information.

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