Saratoga TODAY 11.9.18

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For the Record: Celebrating Veterans Election 2018

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Similar to the higher-thannormal turnout of voters across the country Tuesday, the tallied number of locals casting ballots in Saratoga County on Election Day is expected to register among some of the highest in recent local midterm history.

County-wide, more than 91,000 votes were counted regarding the 2018 vote - nearly

60 percent of active county voters, and dwarfing previous mid-term election tallies. Those elections - held in 2014, 2010 and 2006 – typically have returned 70,000 to 84,000 voters.

Those 2018 figures have yet to include absentee or affidavit ballots. When the Board of Elections officially certifies the vote, the tally could reach triple figures, which is typically in range with Presidential Election years.

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Snippets of Life from Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Marissa Gonzalez

Who: Amy Kirkpatrick-Rosen Where: Starbucks on Broadway Q. Are you form Saratoga?

A. I am not. I am from Los Angeles.

Q. What are you doing here?

A. I moved here 18 years ago with my then husband to raise our 18-month-old son. We wanted something that was more idyllic, less busy, less fast paced. It was a lot of people in the entertainment industry and we wanted to move away from that.

Q. How do you like Saratoga?

A. Loved it. It was great for my kid, he had the best experience, the best education, so much was available to him. For me as an artist, there was a symphony, there’s dance here, there’s theater.

Q. You said you worked in entertainment. What’d you do?

A. I was an actress in Los Angeles and then I became

a massage therapist, a birth doula and then we moved here and I created a children’s yoga business and I stopped acting. My husband was a director so we completely left that. Then eventually the knock on my door got so loud and I returned to professional acting this May. Q. If you could have anyone play you in a movie who would it be?

A. Catherine Keener, she’s fabulous.

Q. If you could have lunch with someone dead or alive who would it be?

A. Madame Curie, she just was one of the first historical figures I read about as a young kid in a Reader’s Digest collection and she left an impact on me because of her perseverance.

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The Annual Snow Ball Photos provided.

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark your calendars because there is still time to buy tickets to the annual Snow Ball. The Snow Ball, will take place on Dec. 1 and will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Canfield Casino.

Tickets are $150 per person and typically sell out prior to the event. The Adirondack Trust Company is a presenting sponsor.

The Snow Ball hosted by the Flower and Fruit Mission has been a tradition with the hospital that dates back to the 1950’s.

Founded in 1904, the mission has been committed to supporting the maternity unit and women’s

health services of Saratoga Hospital. Made up of 35 women, the mission has supported the hospital for over a century.

Through the years, the Mission has sewn thousands of blankets, caps and clothing items for the infants born at Saratoga Hospital. They’ve also provided flowers and fruit for new mothers, and made countless jars of homemade jam for hospital meals and fundraisers.

Now the Mission provides fund for nursing education, warmers for hospital rooms, a NOELLE birthing simulator to train doctors and nurses, and nitrous oxide as a pain management option during childbirth.

Most recently the Flower

and Fruit Mission pledged $50,000 every year for five years, totaling in $250,000, to help with renovations of the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital. This is more than what the mission usually gives on a yearly basis.

The Flower and Fruit mission has only two funding raising events a year; the Spring Luncheon and the Snow Ball. Last year, the Snow Ball raised $54,000.

“I think we’re on track to have another really great year…

It’s always a really fun event and that part of it is the comradery and celebration and the kicking off of the holiday season,” said Susan Halstead the President of the Flower and Fruit Mission.

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BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has almost completed the construction of a memorial park area at VFW Post 358 located at 68 E. North St. in Ballston Spa. On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. a special ceremony will begin to honor the day and dedicate the new memorial that includes a monument honoring all veterans that have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Also incorporated in the memorial is a military artifact that has been loaned to the Post by the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs. The artifact is a M167A Vulcan AntiAircraft Gun.

New Wilton Town Parking Law WILTON — From Nov. 15 through April the parking of vehicles is prohibited on all highways and roads within the Town of Wilton, including the paved portion and shoulder.

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M167A Vulcan Anti-Aircraft Gun and memorial plaque. Photo provided.

Mayor of Ballston Spa John Romano and the State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will be in attendance.

Also in attendance will be Mary Beth Walsh, Assemblywoman for District 112 to present a citation to recognize the Post.

WILTON — On Dec. 29 the Wilton community is invited to gather at the Wilton Elks club to celebrate the beginning of 2019 together and the close of a historic and memorable Bicentennial year. Attendees can enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment, and a cash bar for $20.

BSBPA Honors Beautification Award Winners BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA), in partnership with Curtis Lumber, honored business owners, residents and community members whose renovation, restoration, and beautification efforts have enhanced the Ballston Spa community over the past year.

The winners were chosen from nominations submitted by others in the community. At a reception on Oct. 29 at Curtis Lumber, each award recipient was given a framed certificate along with a Curtis Lumber gift card in recognition of their efforts.

The presentations were made

by Margie Miller from Curtis Lumber and Pete Bardunias from the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County.

WINNERS INCLUDE: Best Residential New Build (2): • Zachary Ingalls and Amelia Lopuch • Scott and Michelle Burlingame Best Residential Renovation (2): • Diana Wernig and Dennis Rheaume • Mario and Amanda Gonzalez • Kelly Percival Best Commercial Exterior Renovation: • Kelsey Wheeler Briceno

2018 BSBPA Beautification Award winners. Photo provided.

Best Commercial Interior Renovation: • Canvas Hair Salon - Jessica Shambo • Ballston Spa Fitness - Tiffany Robyck Best Commercial Complete Renovation: • Jumper Bean Preschool Ashley Tyler

Best Community Beautification Project: • Christmas Tree Decorations and Birdhouse Competition Mark Blech Photos of the winning properties can found at www.ballston.org.

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COURT Kristen M. VanPatten, 27, of Burnt Hills, was sentenced Oct. 30 to five years of probation, after pleading to offering a false instrument for filing, a felony, in Milton.

John P. Vance, 29, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Oct. 30 to one year in jail, after pleading to felony DWAI, in Moreau.

Kathryn A. Price, 58, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 30 to four months in jail and five years of probation, after pleading to felony grand larceny in connection with charges from Dec. 18, 2015 to Oct. 27, 2017, in Saratoga Springs. Price was also sentenced to three years of probation on the additional charge of criminal tax fraud in the fifth-degree, a misdemeanor.

POLICE Stephen T. Ouimet, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 1 with the felonies reckless endangerment in the first-degree and criminal mischief in the seconddegree; driving while ability impaired by drugs - a misdemeanor, reckless driving and the traffic violations of making an unsafe lane change, failure to keep right. Ouimet is accused of intentionally driving his 2007 Subaru Forester into the path

of a tractor trailer, which was westbound on State Route 29 in the town of Saratoga and causing a motor vehicle collision on July 21, 2018, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. Ouimet suffered significant injuries as a result of the collision and was flown to Albany Medical Center.

The tractor trailer sustained more than $24,000 in damages, according to authorities. Ouimet was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Jammel A. Dillon, 28, of South Glens Falls, was charged Nov. 2 with two counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree. Dillon is suspected of distributing cocaine throughout Saratoga County. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility with no bail.

Arthur F. Carpenter, 68, of Goshen, Ohio, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, after allegedly attempting to enter the Knolls Kesselring federal site with a loaded hand gun. The hand gun was legally owned in the state of Ohio, but the Carpenter did not have

BLOTTER 5 a New York State pistol permit, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. He was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and released to appear on a future date.

Nicholas T. Lareau, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 5 with attempted assault in the second-degree/administering drug- a felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, city police were summoned to Gaffney’s Restaurant by security staff at the venue who reported a male patron notified them he had observed someone putting a foreign substance into the patron’s drink. According to city police, the person, suspected of being Lareau, had used an “eye dropper” to put the drops into the patron’s

drink. Officers were able to locate Lareau and retrieve the dropper involved, police said.

A subsequent field test of the bottle’s contents tested positive for MDMA. Additionally, Lareau was allegedly found to be in possession of several loose Xanax pills, which is a controlled substance. Lareau was charged, arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash, or $4,000 bond and was later released on bail. The bottle and its contents will be sent to the New York State Police laboratory for further analysis.

Annette M. Cammarere, age 57, Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degree- misdemeanor; failed to signal a turn.

Douglas J. Freemire, age 50, Gansevoort, was charged

Oct. 31 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; aggravated driving while intoxicated- misdemeanor; right of way violation / left turn.

Matthew J. Stephens, age 18, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 31 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree- misdemeanor/ 2 counts; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Thomas C. Madsen, age 20, Cohoes, was charged Oct. 30 with assault in the third degree/ intent physical injury- misdemeanor.

William D. Terry, 42, Schenectady, was charged Oct. 30 with petit larceny- misdemeanor.

Randy L. Jones, age 51, Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 29 with harassment second-degree.

6 Sonia A. Kiszka SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sonia A. Kiszka, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness under the compassionate care of the staff of D-2.

Sonia was born on April 4, 1938 in New York City to Gertrude and Hermann Schumann.

Sonia’s career in nursing was also her lifelong passion.

Throughout her career she continued to pursue that passion through education while living in Saratoga and working in the Capital District area including Saratoga Hospital.

In 1981 Sonia graduated from the Ellis Hospital Nurse Practitioner Program which began for her a new adventure in nursing as a practitioner and health educator. As a Nurse Practitioner she shared her passion in positions at Ellis Hospital and Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady; HVCC in Troy; Maria College in Albany; St. Michael’s College in Colchester, VT; Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs; and Glaxo Smith-Kline Pharmaceuticals in Philadelphia, PA. Sonia was predeceased by her parents and her second husband Lawrence F. Kiszka.

She is survived by her sister Edda Jacobs, Smithtown, NY;

OBITUARIES sons David (Debra) Madden and Daniel (Kim) Madden, Saratoga Springs; Michael ( Kelly) Madden, Glenpool, OK; daughters Lisa (Glenn) Tuttle, Argyle, NY, Valerie (Michael) Dibley, Tracey, CA; and numerous grand and greatgrandchildren living throughout the country.

Sonia’s family would like to thank The Cambridge, An Assisted Living Residence for their care and support, making her part of their family, and the staff on D2 at Saratoga Hospital for their compassion and care during her recent illness.

Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 William St, Saratoga Springs or The Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St, Saratoga Springs.

At Sonia’s request there will be no public services. Private arrangements to be handled

by William J. Burke & Sons, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jesse Paul Ruggiero, 27, of Saratoga Springs passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2018.

Calling hours were Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Burke Funeral Home with a funeral service that followed.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph James Ryan, Jr. passed away Friday, Nov 2, 2018.

Services will be private with burial following in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction Burke Funeral Home of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

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George Schmidt HADLEY — George Schmidt passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.

A graveside service took place Thursday, November 1, 2018, Pineview Cemetery. A Life Celebration in George’s memory took place Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

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Kathi J. Vincek SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathi J. Vincek passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.

Calling hours were Thursday, November 8, 2018, Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 10 a.m. Friday, November 9, St. Joseph’s Church, Greenfield Center, burial Burke & Bussing following, St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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GOLD STAR DEDICATION

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc., District IV dedicated a Gold Star Memorial Marker on Oct. 20 at the War Memorial site in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Committee Representatives from the five clubs in District IV, Barbara Millington, Sharon Meyer, Charlanne RyanMcDonough, Mary Anne Brown and Phoebe Hunt-Fountaine, unveiled the new Gold Star Memorial Marker, a lasting tribute to the Gold Star Families whose loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America. Several Gold Star Mothers and Families attended the ceremony. Cindy Roberts, American Gold Start Mothers Albany Chapter 11 President, accepted the Memorial Marker.

Presentation of the Colors was performed by Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard. The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America was sung by the Racing City Chorus Quartet. Amazing

WELCOME KENNEDY! Suzanne Moseman and Travis Bush welcomed their daughter Kennedy Patricia Bush into the world on October 21, 2018 at 6:03 p.m. She came in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 19.5 inches long.

The proud grandparents are Elaine and Joseph Bush Jr. of Ballston Spa, Michael and Tammy Moseman of Greenfield Center, and the late Patricia Moseman.

Kennedy Patricia Bush. Photo provided.

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Gold Star parents Bob and Cindy Roberts, Charlanne Ryan-McDonough and Leslie Forbet Miller, a Gold Star Mother. Photo provided.

Grace was played by Bagpiper, Owen Zon. The ceremony ended with Taps played by Alexa

followed by the Retiring of the Colors. A reception followed at the Saratoga Visitor Center.

The 2019 Town of Saratoga calendars are now on sale. Calendar pages are sprinkled with close to 150 historical tidbits and feature pictures from days gone by in the villages of Schuylerville, Victory and the surrounding areas.

You will learn about the fire struck the Glass Bakery and Restaurant in 1945, when the A & P

was robbed and when the Hudson River bridge was closed by rising flood waters and other stories.

Calendars may be purchased for $5 in Schuylerville at Byron's Market, Saratoga Apple, Schuylerville Public Library, Town Clerk’s office and Olde Saratoga Home and Garden. To find out more call Pat Peck at 518-584-4129.

CORRECTION: A brief regarding an event on Nov. 12 celebrating the listing of a Corinth Building on the National Register of Historic Places appeared in the Nov. 2 issue of Saratoga TODAY Newspaper. This date was incorrect, the event has already happened.

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The county Board of Elections is currently organizing data related specifically to city voters on Election Day 2018, but those figures are not yet available for comparison to previous years.

PROPOSAL TO CHANGE CITY CHARTER DEFEATED In Saratoga Springs, a proposal to amend the City Charter was soundly defeated, with 6,537 votes against the change and 3,610 in favor. A second ballot question to further amend the Charter by providing two additional City Council members for decision-making purposes met a similar fate.

“I respect the outcome and the will of the people and the votes

cast,” said city Attorney Vincent DeLeonardis, chairman of the Charter Review Commission.

A 2017 City Charter referendum which proposed a greater change – to change the city’s form of government - was narrowly defeated last November, by a 4,458 - 4,448 vote. That Charter Commission was headed by city residents and conducted 16 months of study. This time around, the commission board was run by City Council members and city staff as selected by the mayor, and proposed more modest changes.

“The very subject of Charter is contentious in this city. It has a very long-rooted and deep history and I respect that,” DeLeonardis said Tuesday night. “I respect that the debate over our form of government is going to continue, but I think there was some confusion over this round as to what was on the ballot. This year, the ‘form’ of our government was not on the ballot. It was just an effort to update and amend the current form of government we have and the form of government the voters decided to keep, just last year.”

DeLeonardis said he was pleased with the group’s effort in regard to public awareness and education, but that those efforts of providing information “had

to compete with misinformation and disinformation.”

The status of any future study and public vote regarding the City Charter, DeLeonardis said, “is up to the people and up to the elected officials.”

DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN SEATS MAINTAIN STATUS QUO In the 20th Congressional District – which includes parts of Saratoga Springs as well as Charlton, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Stillwater and Ballston, Democrat incumbent Paul Tonko bested GOP challenger Joe Vitollo by a near 2-to-1 margin.

“I am very thankful and humbled for the support of the voters,” Tonko told supports at the Inn at Saratoga, where Democrats gathered on Election Night. “Whether they voted for me or not, whether they voted or not, I’m there and I want to bring us together in the 20th Congressional District to address the issues of our times.”

With Democrats set to regain control of the House in January, Tonko offered a glimpse of the party’s priorities moving forward.

“We have pledged as a Democratic Caucus in the House, If chosen to lead the House of Representatives, we need

Saratoga Republicans celebrating their respective victories Tuesday night at the Holiday Inn: State Sen. James Tedisco - 49th Senate District, District Attorney Karen Heggen, County Treasurer Drew Jarosh, State Sen. Daphne Jordan - 43rd Senate District, Mary Beth Walsh - 112th Assembly District. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

most certainly to not repeal the Affordable Health Care Act, but to strengthen it, and to strengthen it in a way that absolutely includes protecting the pre-existing clause,” he said.

In the 21st Congressional District – which includes parts of Saratoga, Galway, Greenfield, Milton, Moreau, Northumberland, Providence, Wilton, and some parts of Stillwater and Ballston – Republican incumbent Elise Stefanik defeated Democrat challenger Tedra Cobb by a 55.9 percent to 41.2 percent margin.

In the 43rd Senate District – which includes parts of Saratoga Springs as well as Greenfield, Halfmoon, Mechanicville, Moreau, Northumberland, Saratoga, Stillwater, and Wilton – Daphne Jordan – a prodigy of Kathy Marchione,

garnered 63,540 votes to defeat Democrat Aaron Gladd – who secured 53,902 votes. The seat is currently occupied by Kathy Marchione, who received the GOP nod in 2012 after fellow Republican Sen. Roy McDonald voted to back gay marriage.

At the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs where Republicans gathered on Election Night, Jordan thanked Marchione - “my friend and mentor” - as well as fellow Republicans Chris Gibson and Joe Bruno.

“I’m a mom, a former small business person and a community leader,” Jordan told supporters.

“I’m a real fighter for upstate.”

In the 49th Senate District – which includes Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Galway, Malta, Milton, Providence and parts of Saratoga Springs, Republican incumbent Jim Tedisco secured more than 58 percent of the vote to defeat Democrat challenger Michelle Ostrelich.

Republican Mary Beth Walsh, running unopposed, secured the 112th Assembly District. The district includes Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Galway, Greenfield, Halfmoon, Milton and Providence. And Democrat incumbent Carrie Woerner retained her seat in the 113th Assembly District, defeating Republican challenger Morgan Zegers by a 28,199 – 21,737 vote tally. continues to next page...

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“It truly takes a village to win a campaign and you are my village,” Woerner told supporters of the district, which includes Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, Northumberland, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, Stillwater and Wilton.

“I am so looking forward to working with my colleagues in the Assembly and my new colleagues in the State Senate…to fight for women’s reproductive health, to ensure quality health care, to once and for all fix the funding formula so our rural schools, our schools that have high rates of poverty get the kind of funding they need,” Woerner said. “And to make sure that we have quality farms that are viable and continue to produce good, locally-produced nutritious food for all of us to eat.”

Republicans Karen A. Heggen and Andrew B. Jarosh, retained their seats as county District Attorney, and county Treasurer, respectively, after running unopposed.

STATE Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo was re-elected to a third term by statewide voters – although Saratoga County voters rejected Cuomo, instead choosing Republican Marc Molinaro with 54.5 percent of the vote to Cuomo’s 37.6 percent Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand was re-elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican challenger Chele Farley by a 2-to-1 margin statewide, although in Saratoga County, that margin of victory was significantly closer, with Gillibrand securing 49,000 votes to Farley’s 40,900.

Democrat incumbents state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul also won re-election; Democrat Letitia James was elected as the attorney general.

According to the New York State Board of Elections, as of Nov. 1, Saratoga County counts 153,325 active registered voters.

The breakdown: 39.2 percent are registered as Republicans, 27.5

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are registered as Democrats, 25.1 percent registered voters opted for no specific party affiliation, and the remaining approximate 8 percent are comprised of members who designated their affiliation with the Independence, Conservative, Green, Working Families, or other party.

In the city of Saratoga Springs specifically, the 2016 Presidential Election 14,239 city voters cast their ballot.

Democrats Carrie Woerner - 113th Assembly District, and Paul Tonko - who was re-elected to the 20th Congressional District, celebrate their respective victories Tuesday night at the Inn at Saratoga. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

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Wreaths Across America Event to Honor Veterans at Saratoga National Cemetery

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — On Dec. 15 volunteers will place holiday wreaths on more than 12,000 graves at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (NYGSNS) to honor and remember veterans as part of the annual Wreaths Across America event.

Located at 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville, NYGSNS is currently looking for sponsors for 8,431

more wreaths as well as volunteers to place and remove the wreaths for the wreath laying ceremony.

The ceremony will begin at noon EST and simultaneously at 1,440 cemeteries across the country and internationally. The ceremony lasts 30 minutes.

At last year’s remembrance ceremony at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 3,000 volunteers showed up to place wreaths and honor those that served.

The Patriot Guard Riders of Photo provided.

Toys for Toga Kicked Off Annual Toy Drive in Saratoga County SARATOGA SPRINGS — DeCrescente Distributing Company (DDC), Druthers Brewing Company and Discover Saratoga launched the 6th Annual Toys for Toga campaign on Nov. 5 at Druthers Brewing in Saratoga Springs.

“It’s so important to give back, and with the holiday season here, we’re especially reminded of that,” said MacKenzie Zarzycki, communications manager at DDC.

“We are honored to be a part of Toys for Toga, and we hope to see the local community participate in collecting toys for the children of Saratoga County.”

Now through Dec. 13, members of the local community can donate new, unwrapped toys at participating locations. Just look for the cardboard box with a Toys for Toga logo. In addition, Death Wish Coffee will be trading

a pound of coffee for every new toy that is dropped off at their office located at 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 3, Ballston Spa, NY. On December 14, 100 percent of all money raised and toys collected will be divided equally between three local charities: Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Community Human Services and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center.

Join Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and more in a day of festive family fun to benefit the thousands of individuals Catholic Charities serves in our community each year.

Eastern New York is a major group sponsor of this event. For every two wreaths ordered using their fundraiser group code, Wreaths Across America will donate an additional wreath. The group fundraiser code is NY0057. The Civil Air Patrol and more than 45 other fundraising groups are also making efforts to help reach the 12,000 wreath goal. Wreaths are $15 each.

Wreaths Across America is in its 13th year and every year since 135 VA national cemeteries receive at least seven wreaths, to include one for each of the five

branches of the military, one for the Merchant Marines and one for Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. Additionally, community and Veterans service organizations as well as local businesses have raised money for additional “remembrance wreaths” for gravesites.

Wreaths Across America began in 1992, Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Co. shipped a surplus of wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. In 2005 photos of his efforts were discovered on the Internet and has since gained national attention.

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BUSINESS

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Year-End Financial Planning

by Stephen Kyne Partner, Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR is rapidly approaching, and just as you cross items off your checklist and prepare your home for the winter, it’s also important to complete maintenance items to prepare your finances to close-out 2018.

An often-overlooked task is to review your beneficiary declarations each year. Families grow, as new members are added, and shrink with death and divorce, which means that beneficiary and Transfer-on-Death declarations can easily become outdated and no longer reflect your true wishes.

Since these declarations are a matter of contract, they will overrule what your Will may say.

So, even if you’ve updated your will to exclude an ex-spouse, but you left them as beneficiary on your IRA, your new spouse won’t be able to inherit those assets, but the ex will, and it can’t be challenged in probate.

Another piece of financial housekeeping is to begin to gather documents you’ll be needing just after the new year to prepare your taxes. Compile receipts for medical bills, tuition payments, child care and charitable contributions, among others.

While many of us will no longer be able to itemize deductions due to the new tax law, there are credits for things like child care and education expenses which you may still be eligible for. For those with large medical bills, or who have been particularly philanthropic this year, you may still be able to itemize, so it is important to have those receipts handy.

If you have a January or February school or property tax payment due, consider making that payment before the year-end if, when combined with your other deductible items, it would push you over the standard deduction.

You’re going to have to pay that bill anyway, you might as well take the deduction if it’s available this year, and may not be next year.

When it comes to planning for your retirement, this is the

perfect time to evaluate your contribution levels to your retirement plans at work. If you have the ability, and you’re not yet contributing to the maximum levels allowed, consider topping these accounts off to take advantage of the possible tax deduction this year, as well as the ability to simply squirrel as much away for the future as possible.

You may not be aware, but once you reach age 50, you are eligible for higher contribution levels than in prior years. So, if you’ve turned 50 this year, consider increasing your contributions. For 401(k) plans, you can contribute an additional $6,000 to a max of $24,500, from $18,500 for those under 50. For SIMPLE plans, you get a $3,000 addition, up to a new max of $15,500. Take advantage of this opportunity to catch-up on contributions you may not have been able to make when you were younger.

On the subject of milestone birthdays, if you turned 70 ½ in 2018, you’re going to start having to take withdrawals from IRAs and certain company sponsored retirement plans. Your contributions to these accounts have been allowed to grow taxdeferred all this time, and now Uncle Sam wants his share.

Each year, from now on, you are going to have to take a Required Minimum Distribution from these accounts, and pay taxes on the proceeds. The amount you are required to take changes each year, and is based on a combination of your age, and the closing account values from the previous year.

If you don’t think the government is serious about this, think again. If you fail to take the required amount (you can always take more), the government imposes a penalty of 50 percent

of the amount you failed to take, plus taxes due!

The end of the year is a perfect time to review your various forms of insurance, including your home and auto. Take note of various coverage limits and deductibles. If you can, consider a higher deductible in order to save on premium expenses.

Ensure that your homeowners coverage amounts reflect the value of your home. Your home has probably appreciated since you purchased it, but have you increased your coverage limits to keep pace?

Your independent financial advisor is perfectly suited to help you mark most of these items off your list. Review your beneficiaries, gather tax documents, maximize funding of your various retirement plans, take required distributions, and review your insurance coverage with your advisor each year, to help ensure that your financial plan is well-tuned as you prepare to turn the page on 2018.

Stephen Kyne is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck.

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

TOWN OF BALLSTON 1321 West High St., $143,617.

James Flaws (by Atty) and Theresa Flaws sold property to Mark Schewe.

9 Cypress St., $455,268.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Anthony and Andrea Siano.

6 Woodside Dr., $180,000.

Otto and Marlene Andress (by Exec) sold property to Michael and Lieselotta Socoloski.

CHARLTON 1210 Eastern St., $55,000.

Jeffrey and Linda Cintula sold property to Katz Excavating and Construction LLC. 1210 Eastern St., $380,000.

Katz Excavating and Construction LLC sold property to Christopher Pena and Kate Charles.

Jockey St., $5,500.

Eric Nejman sold property to Kevin Rathgeber and Jeannette Donlon.

2112 RT 67, $155,000.

Carolyn Setzer sold property to Nathaniel Smith.

Jersey Hill Rd., $70,000.

Frank DeGraff sold property to David and Kathryn Arnold.

2019 Maple Ave., $419,000.

Larry and Kelly Leone sold property to Tristin Hotaling.

851 Charlton Rd., $205,000.

Thomas and Amy Thackeray sold property to Kristyn Cuomo.

741 Charlton Rd., $254,900.

Jennifer Lutz and Bradley Howe sold property to Mary Northrup.

445 Sweetman Rd., $420,000.

ER Design Build LLC sold property to David and Tara DeLuke.

4100 Jockey St., $381,000.

Scott Kaler sold property to Kendall Bair and Rodney Crosby.

6 Beechwood Ave., $134,000.

Olga France (by Agent) sold property to Casperd Enterprises LLC. 12 Callaghan Blvd., $200,000.

Sally Cummings sold property to Mary Catalano.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

CORINTH 32 Wiley Way, $242,000.

Lillian Kirkpatrick sold property to Johnathan Haines.

27 Saratoga Way, $45,000.

Joseph and Kerri Miller sold property to Joshua Bennett.

424 Palmer Ave., $50,000.

Donald and Helen Bolton, Dianna Bolton (by Agent) and Donielle Bolton (Ind and as Agent) sold property to Carey and Patrick Mann.

GREENFIELD 4 Hi Trek Dr., $75,000.

William Bokus sold property to James Keller.

142 Sand Hill Rd., $218,000.

Donald and Regina Lysyczyn sold property to Benjamin and Jessica Kent.

4380 NYS Route 9N, $165,000.

Key Bank sold property to Robert Pilles, Jr.

MALTA 104 Riley Cove Rd., $710,000.

Joseph and Barbara Devivo sold property to Farzad Sani.

20 Coronado Way, $392,500.

Akshey and Seema Sehgal sold property to Sirva Relocation Credit LLC. 20 Coronado Way, $392,500.

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC sold property to Ryan and Neha Jenson.

9 Ordelia Lane, $342,032.

Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Stephen and Teresa Popvitch.

8 Mallard Cove, $325,000. Nancy Brandt (as Trustee) sold property to Clayton and Lisa Boevers.

17 Morgans Run, $183,500.

Andrew and Jennifer Jennings sold property to Robert Picard.

7 Ordelia Lane, $375,819. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Michael and Nancy Ciani.

9 University St., $52,500. Michael and Charlene Nolan sold property to Stephen Loomis and Jenna Tuttolomondo.

34 Village Circle South, $504,910.

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property to Mainul Bhuiya and Sirajum Munira.

47 Weston Way, $329,000.

Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Anthony and Elizabeth Brown.

MILTON 252 Malta Ave., $220,420. Briscoe Property Ventures LLC sold property to Emelia Diedrich.

24 Frederick St., $212,500. Donna Thomas and Jacqueline Harvey (as Co-Trustees) sold property to Doris and Kevin Grupe, Jr. 1 Pinewood Lane, $200,000.

Scott Mielewski sold property to Linda McClory Smith.

239 North Line Rd., $55,000.

Elizabeth Pacelli sold property to Xiufen Feng.

302 Stone Church Rd., $239,000.

Gary Haffke sold property to Nikolas and Jennifer Miner.

39 Hannum St., $129,900.

Katherine Balog sold property to Jacob Kupferman, Richard Kupferman and Joann Shaver Kupferman.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 1176 NYS Route 9P, $570,000.

Sophia Monsour sold property to Peter and Lucille Pinto.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 19 Walter Dr., $277,500. Traci Ellis sold property to Karen Dancho.

4 Lakewood Dr., $377,500.

Ovidiu and Cristina Zanfir sold property to Gregory and Jillian Casler.

32 Northway Court, $303,900.

Edward and Peggy Daly sold property to Melissa Damico.

47 Trottingham Rd., $245,000.

Joseph Ryan, Jr. sold property to Katherine Igler and Sean Erreger.

13 195 Lake Ave., $352,000.

Edward and Joy Holcomb sold property to Mark and Cailin Rabideau.

289 Jefferson St., Apt 24, $290,500. Kevin and William Carroll sold property to Matthew Pappis.

STILLWATER 5 Backstretch Court, $284,700.

Susan and Thomas Kuebler, Jr. sold property to John, Gina and Nicholas Longo.

825 Hudson Ave., $80,500.

Wells Fargo Bank (as Trustee) sold property to Scott Ronda.

WILTON 32 Traver Rd., $140,000.

William and Judy Morris sold property to Jessica Darrow.

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BUSINESS

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

MALTA MAKEOVER

by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

MALTA — At a Nov. 12 Malta board meeting, it was announced that plans are in the works to update Route 9 in Malta to a “Complete Street.” Plans include adding sidewalks, bike lanes and a median strip from Dunning Street along Route 9 to the Stonebreak Road roundabout.

“Last night’s board meeting was energetic to say the least; there are a lot of people that have opinions on it so to alleviate some of the concerns the town board decided to create an advisory committee.

Myself and a couple other people will be on this committee and we will advise the town board on what we think and how the project should go,” said Michael York, Vice President of Malta Business and

2018 Plans for complete street project by Creighton Manning. Photo provided.

Professional Association (MBPA).

He also says plans include lowering the speed limit to 30 miles per hour and adding street parking. York was brought into a town board meeting to discuss plans because of his experience in the MBPA. He is also the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Lofts at Saratoga.

A complete street is a street designed to provide access for multiple users including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. They are able to accommodate people of all abilities, ages and modes of transportation.

According to a feasibility study conducted for Malta in 2015, complete streets can improve access to local businesses, attract new businesses, enhance safety and lessen dependence on motor vehicles. The study was finalized in February of this year.

This part of Route 9 currently has two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes with a shared turning lane in the middle.

The town hopes the new design will slow traffic flow, beautify

the area and allow for more foot traffic for the businesses.

“From a business perspective it makes a lot of sense. If you slow traffic down you’re more likely to see businesses,” York said.

York says the update will resemble the portion of South Broadway where the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame is in Saratoga Springs is.

“It wont have that grass because grass has to be maintained.

There will be some sort of other material but the goal is to keep the traffic headed in a certain way and it should make that area look a lot prettier,” he added.

To fund the project, the town plans to use several sources.

According to Jaime O’Neill, building

and planning coordinator for Malta, $109,000 from Traffic Mitigation money that the town collects for various projects according to their projected traffic impacts, $809,000 from multimodal funding, $50,000 from multimodal funding that is being used for sidewalks along Blacksmith Drive and $1.133 Million Mitigation money that is targeted for the Stonebreak Road area.

She says the total cost of the update is in the neighborhood of just over $2 Million dollars but continues to fluctuate because the project is in the preliminary design stages.

Orignal plans slated construction to start Dec. but according to York, the Town is in no rush and there may be a new start date.

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

Christina Cimmino Joins Patient Experience Project as Account Supervisor SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP), an EVERSANA agency, has announced the addition of Christina Cimmino as an account supervisor. In her new role, Cimmino is responsible for managing the day-to-day needs of clients and ensuring strategic alignment to meet clients’ brand objectives.

Prior to joining PEP, Cimmino worked in New York City in account management and production roles at Accenture Interactive, Heartbeat Ideas, Ogilvy Healthworld, and SS+K.

Christina Cimmino. Photo provided.

Carter Conboy Earns “Best Law Firm” Ranking for Seventh Year SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carter Conboy has announced that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers recognized the law firm in its 2019 “Best Law Firms” edition. The firm with offices in Saratoga Springs and Albany has ranked six times before.

In order to be eligible for a “Best Law Firm” ranking, a firm must have a lawyer included in the current edition of Best Lawyers in America - Carter Conboy has six lawyers listed, including two 2019 Lawyers of the Year in New York State.

Carter Conboy was named a Best Law Firm (Albany, NY Metropolitan), in following practices: • Appellate Practice

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings SARATOGA SPRINGS — All ribbon-cutting ceremonies are held with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First New York Federal Credit Union.

The new location of Teakwood Builders, Inc., will be celebrating its grand opening on Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at 75 Church Street in Saratoga Springs.

• Personal Injury Litigation: Defendants • Product Liability Litigation: Defendants • Professional Malpractice Law: Defendants • Medical Malpractice Law: Defendants • Commercial Litigation • Personal Injury Litigation

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Three More OB/GYN Physicians Join Saratoga Hospital Team Photos provided.

Dr. Siobhan Hayden.

Dr. Anouk Lambers.

Dr. Susan Verleger.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three more OB/GYN physicians have joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, reflecting the hospital’s continued commitment to women’s health services.

Drs. Siobhan Hayden, Anouk Lambers and S. Susan Verleger are the three doctors. All three physicians are board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and are fellows of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The physicians are in practice with Saratoga OB/GYN at Myrtle Street, which recently became an

affiliate of Saratoga Hospital.

Dr. Hayden came to Saratoga Hospital from Basset Medical Center in Cooperstown, where she was obstetrician-andgynecologist-in chief. She was raised in Saratoga Springs and is a 1990 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. Dr. Hayden earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and completed an OB/GYN internship and residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center.

Dr. Lambers has more than a decade of experience, most recently at Bassett Medical

Center in Cooperstown, where she was a member of the robotic gynecologic surgery team. She earned her medical degree from Leiden University in the Netherlands and completed an OB/GYN internship and residency at Duke University Medical Center.

Dr. Verleger earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed an OB/GYN residency and internship at Albany Medical Center. Previously, she was in practice at Nile Women’s Healthcare in Roswell, Georgia.

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EDUCATION

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

UP IN ARMS Photos provided

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The never-ending battle between the Saratoga Springs CSD Board of Education and Saratoga Parents for Safer Schools (SPFSC) continues to rage on. After the school board voted 5-4 on October 9 to end the practice of school resource officers carrying firearms, some parents and community members decided to fight back.

This included the creation of Saratoga Parents for Safer School, “an organization built by parents and community members in the wake of the Oct 9, 2018 decision by the Saratoga Springs Board of Education to remove the historically proven armed security monitors from campus.

The organization’s goal is to reauthorize the armed grounds monitor program.”

On Thursday, November 1, SPFSC met with school administrators and board members to discuss school safety and the next steps.

With the meeting lasting about an hour, all topics related to school safety were discussed.

According to a press release from SPFSC, the members left the meeting with a commitment from the board to do the following: 1. Conduct a risk assessment survey with the Department of Homeland Security.

2. Engage with the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s department about adding more School Resource Officers throughout the district.

3. Engage with the Saratoga Springs police department and city government about adding School Resource Officers and other ideas to improve school safety.

“While we appreciate the school administration’s willingness to listen to our concerns, our organization made it clear to the administration that these commitments were not enough and do not fully address our safety concerns. Saratoga Parents for Safer Schools will continue to work with the board, and community to regain the same level of school security that the district had over the past 30+ years,” the press release continued.

SPFSC brought their resolution to the City Council on Monday, November 5, and it was adopted 5-0.

The City Council resolution calls for “trained, educated, experienced and certified individuals, namely active law enforcement personnel, to carry firearms” and recommends a collaborative plan between the city council, the school district, the county board of supervisors and the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office be put in place “which will again permit appropriately trained and certified individuals to possess a firearm while on school grounds including, but not limited to, the potential expansion of SROs to all schools within the District.”

This resolution is the first step towards increased safety within our schools.

“However, we will continue to work diligently to ensure these suggested measures, and more, will be adopted by the school district.

With the current city shortage of Police Officers, we still need to pursue the option of allowing recently retired, skilled and qualified Officers to protect our children,” the SPFSC stated.

According to News 10, who received a statement from the Board of Education: “The Saratoga Springs City School District is committed to

creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The Board of Education and District Emergency Response Team place a strong emphasis on utilizing a comprehensive approach to school safety. This includes supporting the social and emotional health of all students, maintaining strong partnerships with local law enforcement, ongoing training and drills to prepare for emergency situations, and continuous improvements to our safety and security infrastructure and procedures.

For the past several months, district administration worked with the Board of Education to research the authorization process of qualified individuals to carry firearms on school property while performing their job duties.

The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 prohibits anyone from knowingly possessing a firearm on school grounds without proper authorization. In the past, some grounds monitors possessed a firearm on district property without knowing that prior written permission was required from the Board of Education. When district officials determined that the practice was not in compliance with the current law, grounds monitors were instructed not to carry a firearm on school property until proper authorization was obtained.

School district officials and the Board of Education did their due diligence by researching this topic for several months gathering feedback from our partners in law enforcement, our school district insurance carrier, our school district attorney, listening to public comments, learning about best practices from neighboring school districts, and a presentation from the District Emergency

Response Team. At the October 9th Board of Education meeting, the Board voted against approving the authorization.

Safety is an underlying theme in everything that we do and the safety and security of students is our number one priority. The Board of Education appreciates the dedication and support of our full-time School Resource Officer who is an active duty, armed City of Saratoga Springs Police Officer.

The district also continues to staff both full and part-time grounds monitors who help maintain a safe and orderly environment in and around our schools.

The District is in the process of evaluating our current safety and security procedures, including conducting a risk/ threat assessment of all schools by an independent school safety specialist. The District will continue to gather feedback from all stakeholders and will be hosting a school safety community forum in the upcoming months to share the results of the threat assessment and recommendations that the BOE will consider to help improve our overall safety plan. The District appreciates the support that has been offered by the Saratoga Springs City Council and the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors for sharing in the responsibility of ensuring that our schools are safe for all students.”

SPFSC is unsatisfied with these developments, claiming that the BOE did not take the recommendations of the Saratoga Springs Police Department, nor did they talk to the Sherriff ’s office, or speak to anyone at National Associate of School Resource Officers (NASRO), among other things.

The next BOE meeting will be held on November 13 at Maple Avenue Middle School.

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Ballston Spa Schools Plan Drill for Emergency Release Day BALLSTON SPA — An early dismissal drill has been scheduled for the Ballston Spa Central School District on Friday, November 9.

The school district will conduct a state-mandated early release day as part of an Emergency Management Plan to prepare for conditions such as severe weather or unexpected building problems (e.g. loss of power or heat) that would require the district to release students early.

Under real emergency conditions,

parents would be notified through radio and television stations, social media and the district’s SchoolMessenger notification system (more infomation is online at www.bscsd.org).

As a result of this drill, students will be released from school fifteen minutes earlier than normal on November 9.

However, please be aware that due to the fact that an emergency dismissal drill will be conducted

in the district, children may arrive home earlier or later than normal.

The school early dismissal drill is part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and secure school environment. In addition, the schools in Ballston Spa will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12, 2018. For more information, please check the website at www.bscsd. org or contact the appropriate school building or office.

Ballston Spa Students Present “Almost, Maine” BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School Troupe proudly presents the play Almost, Maine during four performances in mid-November.

The play includes nine vignettes performed by two or three student actors in each scene. Even though the scenery is simplistic and straightforward, the dialogue and actions of the actors can be quite complex and meaningful.

Almost, Maine is a town so far north it’s almost in Canada. The entire show takes place one cold,

clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above. Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same.

Almost, Maine’s cast is Kyle Camilli, Anthony D’Annibale, Natalie DiStefano, Peter Evans, Jacqueline Frederick, Grace Glastetter, Angela Gori, Mark

Hoffman, Mira Jaeger, Harrison Martinez, John Murphy, Payton Phillips, Mackenzie Rickson, Jared Wachtel, Shasha Wallis, Jack Whalen, Saade White, Maeve Wroblewski, and Karyn Zink.

Performances are on November 15, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m. and November 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Please contact the High School Office at 518-8847150 for additional information.

American Legion Invites High School Students to Compete in Speech Contest SARATOGA COUNTY — High school students in Saratoga County have been invited by all local posts of The American Legion to compete in the 50th Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. The invitation to enter the competition was extended today by Saratoga County Oratorical Chair, William Deuval.

The contest for county students has been arranged with the full cooperation of local school officials and the local High School Guidance Offices who will assist with the contest arrangements.

The subject in the prepared oration portion of the contest must be about some phase of the Constitution of the United

States, emphasizing the duties and obligations of a citizen to the United States government.

The prepared oration must be the original effort of each contestant and must be 8-10 minutes in length.

The Saratoga Contest will be held in early December at a school to be announced at a later date.

In addition to the awards by winners of the various elimination rounds of competition, college scholarships of $18,000, $16,000, and $14,000 will be awarded to the first through third places in the national finals. Each state winner who competes in the first round of the national contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Participants in the second round

who do not advance to the national final round will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship.

The top three youth orators who have won all previous elimination rounds of the contest will vie for top honors in the national contest in April in Indianapolis.

The American Legion will pay the expenses of state winners at the national contest.

High school students in Saratoga County who are interested in entering the competition will find complete rules and contest information at your local High School Guidance Office. For more information, please visit online at nylegion.net/ news-events/oratorical-contestcontestant-application.

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Ballston Spa School Nationally Recognized as a School of Excellence BALLSTON SPA — Milton Terrace Elementary School received recognition from the NYS Northeast Region PTA for earning a National PTA School of Excellence designation for the third time based on their achievement in building effective family-school partnerships. This past summer, applications were reviewed from PTAs and schools across the country, and Milton Terrace once again demonstrated how they stood out as nationwide leaders in developing partnerships

with families in the school community. The school previously earned the designation twice, most recently in September 2016.

Research shows that when families and schools work together, student achievement increases, schools improve, and communities grow stronger. Being recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence demonstrates the school’s leadership and commitment to partnering to support student success and continuous school improvement.

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TODAY

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

healthy boundaries during the holiday season Learning to Honor Your Peace of Mind in All Seasons

by Meghan Fritz, LCSW-R

for Saratoga TODAY THE HOLIDAY SEASON is fast approaching and while the season can be a magical time of the year, for some the holidays are a trigger for stress, exhaustion, anxiety and depression. Learning to set boundaries and have a strategy in place to get through the holidays is the key to keeping yourself healthy and sane.

BE PROACTIVE Before you rush out to begin frantic days of holiday shopping, take a few minutes to stop and reflect on years past.

Are you always rushing to buy last minute gifts? Do you dread visiting certain family members but torture yourself spending time with them because it’s “the

holidays?” Do you wake up frantic worrying about finances and the expectations of your family members?

Take some time to think about how you can change your approach and come up with a holiday strategy that leaves you feeling more in control and clear headed.

Take the time you need to think about what matters most to you and your family during the season and take action steps to honor your vision of a peaceful enjoyable holiday.

COVER THE BASICS It is no coincidence that during the holidays I see a major increase in referrals and receive many calls from clients “in crisis.”

In order to feel clear-headed, rested and enjoy our day-to-day lives, we have to honor the basics of self-care.

Good sleep, healthy nutrition, exercise and spending time with close friends and family are the basics to looking and feeling great. The basics are the first thing to go when we feel stressed and overwhelmed. Don’t abandon your day-to-day routine to accommodate a few days of holiday celebrations.

Take the time you need to plug in and refresh so that you avoid entering the New Year exhausted mentally and physically.

Know what recharges your batteries and make a commitment to honor your self-care plan daily.

It only takes a few days of neglect to feel the affects of stress and anxiety. Safeguard yourself from the holiday hangover by taking small steps daily to refresh and recharge.

SAY NO The holiday season brings endless opportunities to socialize and get together.

Don’t put pressure on yourself to attend every invitation you receive. Take the time you need to sort out your schedule and attend the gatherings that work best for you. If you have to attend the office holiday party but are dreading an evening with colleagues, make a plan to go for a short time and have an exit strategy in place. Don’t put yourself in situations with people that will drain your energy and cause you to feel uncomfortable.

Say no when you need to and attend gatherings that will be fun and lift your spirits.

TELL THE TRUTH The holidays are all about spending time with family and the people we love. Unfortunately, for many, the holidays can be a trigger for negative feelings that may lead to a downward spiral of major depression.

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, the holidays may represent chaos, insecurity, loss and feelings of hopelessness.

Likewise, if you are going through a divorce, the holidays can bring

Your peace of mind and sense of security is far more important than someone’s reaction to it. on paralyzing fear and dread.

Many of us plow through these uncomfortable feelings and put on our survival suits just hoping to make it through the season.

Be real about any feelings of depression that may creep into your heart and talk it out with a spouse, friend or therapist.

Do not avoid or minimize your feelings if you are struggling and feeling blue.

If we never stop to acknowledge a traumatic time in our lives we never allow ourselves to heal and move forward to emotional and spiritual health.

If there are certain family members that can be a trigger for depression and anxiety, be

honest with yourself about these triggers and do what you need to do to feel healthy.

Don’t be bullied into putting yourself in a situation that will cause you emotional distress.

Your peace of mind and sense of security is far more important than someone’s reaction to it.

Anytime you override your peace of mind to accommodate someone else, you are putting someone else’s agenda and comfort ahead of your own.

Be real about what your triggers are and take the steps you need to honor your well-being.

Self care is not being selfish, it’s about making your health and well being a priority in EVERY season.

As we get ready to enter the holiday season in full swing, take a deep breath, stick to the basics, have a strategy in place and ENJOY! Let the joy, peace and fun that the season brings lift your spirit and bring light into your heart!

WISHING YOU A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON! Meghan Fritz is a psychotherapist practicing in State College, PA. For more information email: meghanlfritz@gmail.com.

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

Waking

Families

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TODAY

a Sleeping Baby

by Katherine Morna Towne

for Saratoga TODAY

“Mothering Boys” THE BABY, who is almost nine weeks old, was sleeping in his little chair next to me—settled in for a nice nap, sleeping deeply and peacefully after requiring my attention for a while (i.e., I was relieved he was finally asleep in his chair)—when he woke briefly, fussed, squirmed a bit, loudly filled his diaper, then went right back to sleep.

What terrible timing! I was now faced with the dilemma: Do I let him sleep in his poop, or do I change his diaper and risk waking him? It’s a tough question! Being that he’s still so young, I changed his diaper, knowing that it’s not too difficult to rock him back to sleep; when I’ve faced this with older children—especially those who don’t easily go down for their naps or bedtimes—it’s not as easily answered!

You may have always heard, as I have, “Never wake a sleeping baby,” but I actually follow a different rule: “Never wake a sleeping baby during naptime or nighttime unless the baby needs to be woken.” I’ve woken many a sleeping baby during my motherhood, often in order to keep them on schedule (yes, you can disagree with sticking to a schedule for a baby—and many do—but when you’re the one who’s up in the night, every night,

for months and months with the baby, and you know letting him sleep for his nap even a half hour longer will interfere with his tenuous relationship with nighttime sleep, and therefore threaten your fragile hold on sanity, you are the only one who is allowed to make that decision).

I’ve also woken my babies while breastfeeding to relieve engorgement, giving nebulizer treatments for asthma, and putting them in the car for trips.

Most of the time my intention is *not* to have them actually wake up (sometimes they continue to sleep while I do what I need to do, which is amazing), but waking does happen, and when it does it’s a risk I’d already calculated and decided was worth it.

There are also the non-nap times of the day—times when I don’t mind the baby sleeping if he wants to, but I don’t mind him waking up either—like when we’re out visiting friends or family, or running errands, or picking the other boys up from school, or attending a sporting event, or at church. In my mind, not being able to have a solid, restful nap during this time helps the baby to settle into a daily rhythm or schedule that fits with the needs of the rest of the family. (On the flip side, I try very hard to respect naptime and nighttime and not make plans that interfere unless necessary. Admittedly, this has been much harder with this baby, since we have so much going on— this is a topic for another time.)

Even though I’m okay with waking a baby when I decide it needs to be done or the risk is worthwhile, if you are not me and you wake my sleeping baby—oh man. Hell hath no fury like this mother whose baby has been woken up without her permission.

The biggest offenders I have to deal with are my other children, who have been refusing to go along with the “Don’t wake the baby!” rule, as they don’t think waking a baby is that big a deal.

This is likely because they see that if the baby wakes up, I drop everything and tend to the baby until he falls asleep again, and so waking the baby becomes, in their minds, part of the same category as a myriad of other duties of home and family: something Mom takes care of, so no one else feels like they need to.

This is an incorrect mindset.

Waking the baby is a big deal.

It’s a very big deal. I’ve lost my temper more times than I can count because of the boys waking the baby. They clomp around the house with their huge feet and noisy shoes; they yell and whoop and holler while playing and fighting and watching football; they slam doors. My four-yearold has recently taken to building things out of Legos, and then dropping them on the wood floor so they crash and explode. They love to come running over to me when I’m holding the sleeping baby and say in their loud voices, “Is the baby sleeping Mom? Is he asleep? He doesn’t look like he’s asleep! Why are his eyes open if they’re asleep? What do you mean sometimes babies open their eyes when they sleep? Aww! He is so cute Mom! He’s the cutest baby in the whole world!” Beyond noise, they all love to rub the baby’s head or try to wiggle their fingers into the baby’s closed fist or rock his chair when he’s sleeping. Each one of these things makes me feel like I’m losing my mind.

“Be quiet when the baby’s sleeping!” I whisper-yell. “Stop making so much noise! Don’t touch the baby when he’s sleeping!

Stop rocking his chair when he’s sleeping! Back up! Give him some space!” And sometimes I don’t whisper-yell—I straight out yell— which then wakes the baby. Oh my goodness.

Fortunately, the baby is a mostly terrific sleeper who is rarely woken up by loud noises.

When his big brothers are in his face, cooing about how cute he is and trying to force him to grab

onto their fingers, his response has more and more been to reward them with huge smiles and sweet coos, which absolutely makes their day. Objectively, I’m thrilled that the boys think their baby brother is the best thing ever, and thrilled that the baby is well suited to life in a loud family—it’s absolutely what I hoped for. Years from now, I’ll remember these

sweet days with happy tears.

Until then, though, if you wake my baby during naptime or nighttime I’ll whisper-yell you right out of my house.

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 8 weeks. Follow her at www. facebook.com/kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Saratoga County Office for the Aging Transportation Drivers Needed!

RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County helps recruit volunteers age 55 and over for many organizations throughout Saratoga County.

We are currently looking for volunteers to transport people to/ from medical appointments- van,

gas, and directions are provided.

We are also looking for drivers to transport hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Schedules with all opportunities are flexible. Please call Billie Jo at 518-884-4110 for more information and details.

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Calendar MILTON COMMUNITY CENTER

310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa • 518-885-4229

Wanted: Folks 55+ to Enjoy BASC Social Activities If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet “young” seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC.) BASC sponsors many activities at The Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from the Town of Milton, Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston and other area municipalities are welcome to join BASC. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances, Pickin’ Sessions, bus trips, pot luck luncheons, crafts, movies,

chorus, cards, bingo, billiards, Osteo Busters and Stretch & Fit exercise classes. Over 75 members attend the weekly Thursday pot luck luncheons which are often followed by speakers or other entertainment. Stop in around 11 a.m. any Thursday. Be our guest for your first pot luck lunch and learn more about BASC. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Chair (518-885-4229) or visit our website (ballstonareaseniors.com) for additional information and to view our newsletter.

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Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga Calendar 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS 518-584-1621 • SARATOGASENIORCENTER.ORG

November 2018 Events SOUPER SOCIAL FRIDAY

Friday, November 9 • 10 a.m.

Saratoga Opera Singing for Seniors, free and open to the public from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Soup de Jour, by Knights of Columbus TBA Sponsored by Centers Health Care.

Native American Storyteller, James Bruhac, 1:30 p.m.

Author and Native American Storyteller will be sharing legends, animal lures, and drum songs at the center! Sponsored by the Wesley Community.

BREAKFAST & LEARN

Thursday, November 15 • 8:30 a.m.

Enjoy a hot breakfast. Then Janet Dunn will present “Honoring Your Family by Honoring Yourself,” where she will share how to create a meaningful, healing, and transformative ceremony for you, your family, and friends.

CHIANTI IL RISTORANTE

Thursday, November 15 • 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy dinner at the Center cooked by Chef Fabrizio Bazzani, DZ Restaurants. Sign up at front desk. $12 per person, members only.

1st course: Lentil soup w. roasted squash 2nd course: Penne Pasta, tomato, guanciale, pecorino 3rd course: Slow roasted pork shoulder, soft polenta, braised savory cabbage 4th course: Nutella Tiramisu

BROOK TAVERN NIGHT OUT

Wednesday, November 21 • 4 - 10 p.m.

This month the Center has been chosen to be the recipient of a portion of the receipts from the Union Neighborhood Menu. Gather your family, friends, neighbors, etc. for a fun night out! 50 percent of all food sales will go to center!

WINE TASTING /SIP HAPPENS

Tuesday, November 27 • 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us for a lively happy hour at the Saratoga Senior Center! Enjoy food and music by Saratoga HS Jazz Band. Join Tony and Debreen Oliva from Oliva Winery for tastings from their winery. $2/Members, please sign up at the front desk.

Senior Support Services COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Do you need help with transportation, respite, home visits, etc.? Please call Jane at 518-584-1621, ext. 206.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Do you have an hour to assist with transportation, friendly visiting, or shopping? Flexible hours and no time commitments! Contact Lisa at 518-584-1621, ext. 210.

One-Day Bus Trips TROY SAVINGS BANK “MUSIC AT NOON”

Tuesday, November 13 Enjoy the music of “Three Quarter North,” best of American roots music with some bluegrass and fiddle. After the concert, we will go to Dinosaur BBQ for lunch. We leave the Center at 11 a.m.

Pay $10 at sign up. Concert is free. Please bring additional money for lunch.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM, STOCKBRIDGE, MA

Tuesday, November 20 Enjoy a gallery talk of Rockwell’s work. Also exhibited are works by Frank E. Schoonover and Gregory Manchess. After the museum head to The Widow Bingham’s Tavern at the Red Lion Inn for lunch. We will leave the Center at 9 a.m. Pay $15 at sign up. Please bring an additional $18 for admission and money for lunch.

ALBANY INSTITUTE OF ART AND HISTORY

Tuesday, November 27 A guided tour of the museum with highlights of the “Birds and Beast” exhibit. Before the tour, we’ll be stopping at Albany Pump Station for lunch. We leave the Center at 10:45 a.m. Pay $10 at sign up.

Please bring an additional $20 for admission and money for lunch.

PARKS-BENTLEY PLACE PRESENTS “NATIVITIES ACROSS THE EMPIRE”

Friday, November 30 This annual exhibition presents specially selected creches from around the globe. For 2018, the focus of the exhibition is a group of creches from the British Empire, past and present. In addition, there will be several nativities from Britain’s European neighbor countries. We will stop at the Peppermill Restaurant for lunch on the way. We leave the Center at 11 a.m. Pay $10 at sign up. Please bring an additional $5 for admission and money for lunch.

SKIDMORE MEN’S BASKETBALL

Tuesday, November 20 • 6:30 p.m.

The Skidmore College men’s basketball team led by head coach Joe Burke will face a challenging schedule which features three teams that made the NCAA Tournament last season. These young men attended our Senior Center’s Open house in October to meet and greet members. Let’s go show them our support on November 20 against Hartwick. We leave the Center at 6:30 p.m. Pay $2 at sign up. Please bring an additional money for concession stand.

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Will Drafting Considerations When You Have Children Questions and Answers When Planning for the Kids or more children out of your Will, it is advisable to state in your Will that you have intentionally done so. For example, you can state: “I intentionally leave no gift, bequest, or devise to my son John.” my children get Q. Will notice of the content of my Will when I die?

them in trust to be controlled by a trustee until the child is older and more mature. The trust can be structured however you like, but it generally allows the trustee to make distributions for the child’s benefit in their early years and then pay out the balance at a later age, i.e. 30 years old.

leave assets in trust for A. Yes – because your children Q. IfmyI child, can they be kept in

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY WHETHER your children are teenagers or adults, they likely loom large in your mind when you consider your estate planning.

Below is a wide-ranging Q&A to help you become more informed about will drafting for parents with children.

I have to leave anything Q. Do in my Will to my children?

A.

No. Children have no right to elect against your Will, if you decide not to leave anything to them. Only a surviving spouse can elect against a decedent’s Will and obtain his or her statutory elective share of their decedent spouse’s estate (which is generally 1/3 of the decedent spouse’s estate or $50,000, whichever is larger). if I die with children Q. What but I don’t have a Will?

A. In

that case, you die “intestate,” which means you die without a Will. If you die intestate, the laws of intestacy of the state of New York apply.

If you die intestate and leave a spouse and children, the spouse receives the first $50,000 of your estate and the balance is split 50 percent to your surviving spouse and 50 percent equally to your children. If you die intestate with children, but no surviving spouse, your estate is shared equally by your surviving children.

Can I treat my children

Q. differently in my Will?

A.

Yes. There is no legal obligation for you to leave your estate equally to your children. If you leave one

are your “intestate distributees” – meaning they would inherit from you if you had no Will, they are given notice of the probate of your Will. Probate simply means your Will is submitted to the local County Surrogates Court by the named executor and the court is asked to appoint the executor and give effect to the terms of the Will. any of my children Q. Can challenge my Will?

A. Yes – however, they need to

have a good reason that they can prove in order to be successful.

For example, they need to prove that you were not mentally competent to execute the Will being admitted to probate or that you were subject to the undue influence of another person when you signed the Will. Such challenges are generally very difficult to mount successfully.

I make one of my children Q. Can the executor of my estate?

A. Yes. People often choose one

or two of their children to serve as executor(s) of their estate. one of my children who Q. Can was not chosen as executor challenge the child I chose?

A. Yes – but they have to have a

convincing reason. An example of such a reason would be that the child you chose is not good at handling money and that the assets of the estate would be in jeopardy in their hands. Such challenges are difficult to prove and courts generally honor the decedent’s choice of executor. one or more of my Q. Ifchildren are minors, can

A.

I control how they receive assets from my estate?

Yes. If you’re leaving assets to a minor, you generally leave

trust for their whole lifetime?

A. Yes.

In some cases, it is appropriate to do so. For example, if the child has a persistent drug abuse problem, there may not be an age at which it is safe to distribute all the funds from the trust to them.

As a result, they can be kept in trust until the child passes away, and then they can be left to someone else.

If I have a disabled child,

Q. do I need to make special provisions for them?

A. Yes. It is wise to do so because

disabled children often are eligible for means tested governmental benefits like Medicaid or SSI. If they receive a large bequest from your estate outright, they may lose those benefits and have to spend down your gift before being eligible for the benefits again. To avoid this, the gift you leave them in your Will can be placed in a special trust known as a Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) that will protect those assets

from affecting their governmental benefits. After your disabled child dies, the remaining assets in the SNT can be left to someone else.

I direct in my Will Q. Can who I want to take care

of my minor children if I’m no longer living?

A. Yes. If you and the other parent

of your child pass away, you can name your choice for a guardian of your child. The named guardian will have to seek appointment from the court as guardian, but the court will likely give strong weight to your preference.

Estate planning for parents with children can be challenging.

It is advisable to meet with an experienced estate attorney to discuss what planning options are best for your family.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court Street, Saratoga Springs. Over his 21 years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518-5845205, mdorsey@oalaw.com, and www.oalaw.com.

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME severe. CTS is especially common in assembly-line workers in manufacturing, sewing, finishing, cleaning, meatpacking, and similar industries.

WHAT IS CTS?

by Kevy Smith for Saratoga TODAY Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient pays about $30,000 in medical bills and loses hours of productivity from work absences.

CTS typically occurs in adults, with women three times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first, and the pain is typically

CTS is a problem of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand. CTS occurs when the median nerve gets compressed in the carpal tunnel—a narrow tunnel at the wrist made up of bones and soft tissues, such as nerves, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. The compression may result in pain, weakness, and/or numbness in the hand and wrist, which radiates up into the forearm. CTS is the most common of the “entrapment neuropathies”—compression or trauma of the body’s nerves in the hands or feet.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Burning, tingling, itching, and/or numbness in the palm of

the hand and thumb, index, and middle fingers are most common.

Some people with CTS say that their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. Since many people sleep with flexed wrists, the symptoms often first appear while sleeping. As symptoms worsen, they may feel tingling during the day. In addition, weakened grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist or grasp small objects. Some people develop wasting of the muscles at the base of the thumb. Some are unable to distinguish hot from cold by touch.

WHY DOES CTS DEVELOP? Some people have smaller carpal tunnels than others, which makes the median nerve compression more likely. In others, CTS can develop because of an injury to the wrist that causes swelling, over-activity of the pituitary gland, hypothyroidism,

diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, mechanical problems in the wrist joint, poor work ergonomics, repeated use of vibrating hand tools, and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause.

HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? CTS should be diagnosed and treated early. A standard physical examination of the hands, arms, shoulders, and neck can help determine if your symptoms are related to daily activities or to an underlying disorder. Your doctor can use other specific tests to try to produce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR CTS? Initial therapy includes: • Resting the affected hand and wrist •Avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms •Immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending • Applying cool packs to help reduce swelling from inflammation.

Some medications can help with pain control and inflammation. Studies have shown that vitamin B6 supplements may relieve CTS symptoms.

Chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization of the wrist and hand, stretching and strengthening exercises, soft-tissue mobilization

techniques, and even yoga can be helpful. Scientists are also investigating other therapies, such as acupuncture, that may help prevent and treat this disorder.

Occasionally, patients whose symptoms fail to respond to conservative care may require surgery. The surgeon releases the ligament covering the carpal tunnel. The majority of patients recover completely after treatment, and the recurrence rate is low.

Proper posture and movement can help prevent CTS recurrences.

HOW CAN CTS BE PREVENTED? The American Chiropractic Association recommends the following tips: •Perform on-the-job conditioning, such as stretching and light exercises.

•Take frequent rest breaks.

•Wear splints to help keep the wrists straight.

•Use fingerless gloves to help keep the hands warm and flexible.

•Use correct posture and correct wrist position.

Dr. Kevy Smith is a chiropractor in Saratoga Springs providing non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders and sportsrelated injuries.

For more information please visit www.

MySaratogaChiropractor.com or call 518-597-2064.

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HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Cheryl Hage-Perez presenting Fallen Hero tribute for SSG Derek J. Farley.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Veterans and Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) recently hosted its Third Annual Veterans Ball at the Hall of Springs on Sunday, Nov. 4. Over 300 attendees came in support of VCHC’s mission to serve local Veterans and their families with affordable housing and support services while they transition to independent living.

The evening’s highlights included Honorary Chair Ray O’Conor, LaSalle Institute’s JROTC Cadets, live music by The Joey Thomas Big Band, Saratoga Photobooth, champagne provided by DeCrescente Distributing Co., chocolate fountain provided by We Do Fondue, décor provided

by Fine Affairs, elaborate food stations and a fabulous silent auction.

A memorable highlight of the evening was a special tribute to area WWII Veterans who were each ceremoniously honored and presented with quilts tenderly made

by The Sunday Sewing Sisters.

WWII Veteran Honorees: Allan Atwell United States Army 1943 to 1945 Edward F. Deyoe United States Army 1943 to 1945 Charles “Chuck” Dunham United States Navy 1943 to 1945 Samuel “Sid” Gordon United States Army 1946 to 1948 John “Jack” Harrigan United States Army 1943 to 1945

“EJ” Knapik United States Navy 1945 to 1947 Corporal Henry Rowland United States Army 1944 to 1946 Dennis Treanor United States Army 1946-1947 A special feature of the evening was a tribute to local Veterans who served in different Branches and Conflicts. The list of Honored Veterans included: Gene Ratigliano United States Navy 1965-1991 Joe Pennell United States Army 1982-1986 David Kieserman United States Air Force 1960-1966 Dave Lockhart United States Army 1981-1984 Bob Dyer United States Army 1962-1968 Heather Martin United States Air Force 2001-2005 A very touching tribute was made by Veterans and Community Housing Coalition’s Executive Director, Cheryl Hage-Perez, to SSG Derek J. Farley, United States Army 2004-2010 as a Fallen Hero who died in combat in Western Afghanistan in 2010 at the age of 24. The evening also included a special tribute to the Veterans Business Council for their continued service in going above and beyond to help the homeless Veterans served at VCHC. To see more photos of the event, please visit www. saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com

Honored Vets: Dave Lockhart, Joe Pennell, David Kieserman, Heather Martin, Bob Dyer, Eugene Ratigliano, Cheryl Hage-Perez, Ray O' Connor

Nancy & Jack Harrigan, Sandy & Brian Nealson, Greg Dixon, Hayley Stevens, Brett Christian, Chuck & Richard Dunham - Chuck Dunham & Jack Harrigan are both WW11 Honorees.

LaSalle Color Guard - Bill Reverand, Joey Mai, William La Moute, John Perniciaro, Robert Nero, Cameron Ingle

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Vigilance

Photos provided.

We salute our nation’s veterans. We are thankful for the many who have honorably served to protect people and defend human rights. They all have remarkable stories. Each one is unique but everyone starts off the same way; with a silent moment of remembrance before they begin.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY

Many of the veterans travelled extensively (to many more places than listed) and have worked their way up through the ranks to attain the position written here. They were able to do so because of their outstanding accomplishments, their character, charisma, vigilance and valor. Here is a glimpse.

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Flying High HAL ANDREWS Pilot, US Air Force, 1942-1946 Stationed in: Asia including China, Casablanca, North Africa When the Japanese took over the Chinese coastline and control over the Burma Road, instead of transporting supplies by ship and trucking it along 700 miles of vulnerable jungle roadway, President Roosevelt instead ordered that goods be flown in.

One of the pilots tasked with this job was Hal Andrews. Completing a total of 87 missions, he piloted a Curtiss C-46 Commando transport aircraft. A powerhouse twinbelly, low-wing plane powered by two R28 piston engines, it was a workhorse.

“I was a pretty good flyer,” said Andrews.

Perhaps that is why one of the most memorable moments from his time in service happened not in the air, but while he was on the ground in Southeast Asia.

“When you’re there, before getting into bed you shake out your sheets. Do you know why?” he asks. Because one night, he found a King Cobra – the longest venomous snake in the world – in there waiting for him.

Walking on Water HAROLD H. BENNETT, JR. Lt. Navigator, US Navy, 1941-1947 Stationed in: the Pacific including the Battle of Saipan It was just six months after graduating from the United States Merchant Marine Academy that the ship Harold Bennett Jr. was on caught torpedo fire and sank.

He came out of it unscathed, joking that he was able to escape because he could “walk on water.”

Transferred to serve in the Pacific, his boat landed safely during 1944 Battle of Saipan bombardment. “I didn’t get hit – not a scratch – luckily,” said Bennett.

What he remembers most fondly however, was the good graces that allowed his ship to be the second in line coming into the San Francisco harbor after the war was over.

“The dock was loaded with people and bands were playing. It was a great time,” he said.

Seeing Gratitude MIKE BISS Major, US Army, 1972-2001 & 2007-2008 Stationed in: Germany, Afghanistan Biss met, and lost, a lot of friends during his time in service.

On a recent trip to South Carolina, he was reminded that his remarkable sacrifices have not been forgotten.

While fishing off the shore, a young girl no more than 12 years old, approached him.

“She said, ‘Thank you for your service. Because of you, I can read my bible’ and smiled like only a little girl would,” said Biss.

He realized she had likely seen that he was wearing a hat with Afghanistan Veteran written on it.

Moments later, he was walking back to his house, when an American bald eagle flew overhead and landed on his rooftop near to where he had the American flag flying. It was a simple flash of divine providence that provided comfort and filled Biss with pride for all that he, and others, have done to defend this country.

“Seeing that, it kinda sums it all up for me,” he said.

Poverty in Perspective JAMES BOXLEY Staff Sergeant, US Army, 1949-1952 Stationed in: Korea Growing up in rural Scottsburg, Virginia, James Boxley lived in a one-room cabin. There was no electricity and the only stove was used for both heating and cooking. After training at Fort Dix in New Jersey, he served in Korea where he saw poverty unlike anything he’d ever encountered.

“The way they lived – it’s so much worser than here. The kids walked around with no shoes and eating out of the garbage. The Chinese kids were better off. The Korean kids, they’d go to the creek, catch a fish in their hands and bite right into it. The little kids were so pitiful. They’d pick up and eat anything they could. We had it rough, but nothing like that,” said Boxley.

Despite their extreme poverty, he saw within these people a grace and goodness.

“They had so much love for people. If you love someone, then they share that love with someone else. The women were so polite – they’d honor a man to death,” he added.

Boxley used his military earnings to help get his local Baptist church out of substantial debt.

“I’ve been to church all my life. I just got into God’s way and he put me to work,” said Boxley.

Proud Profession

ROSALIND CHERNEY Nurse Cadet, US Nurse Cadet Corps, 1945 Stationed in: Brooklyn, NY When Rosalind Cherney was 21 years old, the years of war had resulted in a serious shortage of nurses both at home and abroad.

To care for its citizens during World War II, the United States Public Health Service formed the US Nurse Cadet Corps.

As a participant in the largest nurse-training program of its kind, Cherney completed an accelerated curriculum. This provided her with a valuable set of skills that she employed while working at the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and Medical Center.

“What was memorable for me were the different things we learned about what was important, surgical procedures and how hospitals communicated with one another,” said Cherney.

Despite her service during a particular time of need, she isn’t shy about adamantly expressing one of her fundamental beliefs. “No one wins a war,” she said.

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Vigilance and Valor continued...

Well Wishes JAMES MICHAEL COYNE Corporal, US Army 1966-2002 Stationed in: Europe during the Cold War including Germany, Italy and Sweden, Vietnam

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“They do get bad storms. All that is up there is nothing but ice. I never saw anything like it but I believe it now,” said Hasdrock.

On one especially treacherous voyage, a destroyer ship accumulated ice along its stack and lost control, threatening to crash into the air craft carrier that Hasdrock was riding in.

“Once the bell started ringing, it was full-flank reverse. Luckily, it stopped before it hit us,” he said.

James Michael Coyne has continued to honor the Coyne family’s long and distinguished legacy of serving its country.

Despite the lucky break he experienced that day, there is still one day that was better.

His great uncle, James Edward Coyne was a marine who served and died in France during the First World War. His father served in the US Navy during World War II. James Michael served in both the Cold War and in the Vietnam conflict during his 36-year career in the military.

Favored By Fate

His fondest memories are from his retirement party, held in 2002 at the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters in Troy.

“I saw all the people I worked with for years enjoy themselves and have a good time,” he said.

Lesson Learned JAMES WALTER COYNE Chief Gunner’s Mate 1st Class, US Navy 1943-1946 & 1951-1953 Stationed in: the Pacific including the Philippines, Borneo, Taiwan, French Indo-China During his time in service, it was the encouragement from another Gunnery Officer, Lieutenant Carter that would change James Walter Coyne’s life forever.

“When I got that paper that said I was discharged – that was a good day,” said Hasdrock.

HELMUT MAIER Technician 4th Grade, US Army, 1945-1946 Stationed in: Philippines, South Korea After completing his basic training at Camp Landing, Florida, Helmut Maier was scheduled to ship out for active duty from a base in Alabama. Instead, he was restricted from doing so and required to stay put because President Truman had just given the order to drop the first atomic bomb.

“I sincerely believe he saved my life. As horrible as that was, I survived because of it,” said Maier.

In November, he left from California to fight in the Philippines. Enduring terrible sea sickness on the way there, when he arrived he was offered a job as a cook helping to feed hundreds of soldiers.

One day he was told that he would be among others being transferred to South Korea.

“We all went looking for maps because no one knew where that was,” he recalls.

“His advice was to do everything possible to go to college. He thought I had a brain and said, ‘Don’t waste it’,” said Coyne.

Again, he secured a cooking position. This time he was working in City Hall for a highranking official – the acting Military Mayor for the city of Seoul.

In 1946, Coyne met and married his wife, Virginia.

In the 54 years they celebrated together, they had two children, Brian (now deceased) and James Michael. After his tour of duty, Coyne attended Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont.

“It was a tremendous improvement from being on base out in the country somewhere. It was good fortune, fate was kind to me,” said Maier.

Determined to honor what he had learned, Coyne arrived early to class every day, ready to record everything his professors said. Doing so, he became a regular fixture on the college’s Dean’s List.

After graduation, Coyne became a middle school teacher in Rensselaer. In addition to teaching the 5th through the 8th grades, during his long career he also spent many summers coaching school sports. Coyne taught for a total of 36 years.

Battle Buddies DENISE DIRESTA Airborne MP, Private 1st Class, US Army, 1986-1990 Truck Driver, NY Army National Guard, 2005-present Stationed in: Panama Denise Diresta and her younger sister, Charlene enlisted for service on the same day.

Although they were separated after that, Diresta found another sister-friend not long after.

While at Fort McClellan Army Base in Alabama, Diresta met Michelle during basic training. After going to Georgia for jump school, Diresta shipped out to Panama for Operation Just Cause. As an amazing twist of fate, she was bunkmates with Michelle.

They’ve continued their friendship ever since.

“We didn’t have a choice, that’s the funny part,” said Diresta.

When she married and had a daughter, she gave her the middle name Michelle, in honor of her friend.

Today, Diresta is the Warren County Veterans Services Director and has reenlisted with the National Guard.

“I really did love service and that’s why I’m back in and doing it still to this day,” she said.

Cold Snap

It also provided him with skills that he’d use for a lifetime. At home, he does all the cooking.

Duty Calls JEFF OAKS Major, NY Army National Guard, 1990-present Stationed in: Iraq, Kuwait, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Desert Storm Through his 28 years of active duty and multiple deployments, some of Jeff Oaks’ best memories have been because of Operation Adopt-a-Soldier.

The program’s founder, local resident Cliff Seguin started sending care packages to his own son, Steven Sequin. His efforts were then extended to include others in Steven’s platoon.

It kept expanding. Operation Adopt-a-Soldier now has an army of volunteers sending out needed supplies and messages to active duty servicemen and women all over the world.

“It’s grown into a massive operation and I have the utmost respect for that. He’s sent me tons of stuff over the years. Wherever I’ve gone, his care packages have followed me,” said Oaks.

Touched and humbled by this simple expression of appreciation clogging his mailbox, once Oaks returned from Iraq, he too joined up as a volunteer with Operation Adopt-aSoldier to support the cause.

Lightening the Load GARY WILCOX Air National Guard 1965-1995 Stationed in: Connecticut, Niagara Falls For 30 years, Gary Wilcox worked to load and maintain military aircrafts. Safely loading cargo, tankers and missiles is an integral component to completing a successful mission.

PRESTON HASDROCK Engineer, US Navy Reserve, 1944-1946 Stationed in: Artic Circle

Wilcox worked on and managed radar communications for all kinds of important planes including the deltawinged F-102 interceptor jets, the F-4 Phantom fighter jets, the single-engine supersonic F-16s, and the front-line military transport C-47s, which haul cargo and troops.

The ships delivering cargo to Europe that Preston Hasdrock was stationed on were too large to transverse the Panama Canal during WWII. Instead, they had to travel the dangerous Artic routes.

Wilcox provided pilots the support of knowing that they were going up in a well-caredfor piece of machinery. He has also been married for 50 years, has three children and two grandchildren.

“It was fun and I liked it. As long as the pilots were happy, you were happy,” said Wilcox.

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VETS VISIT THEIR MEMORIALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C Photos provided.

LEATHERSTOCKING HONOR FLIGHT takes veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War and those vets terminally ill to see their memorials in Washington, D.C. The one-day trip taken on October 27, 2018, included the flight on Southwest Airlines, all meals, the private touring bus, visits to the memorials and to watch the changing of the guard at Arlington National Cemetery, and it’s all is free. All medical concerns are met and each veteran is accompanied by a guardian, who can be a family member, friend, or volunteer, who spends the entire trip by the vet’s side. There is a small cost to each guardian.

Leatherstocking Honor Flight takes four or five trips each year.

Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2019 flight and vets are encouraged to get them in. The flight leaves around 6 a.m. and they are given a motorcycle escort to cheer them on and a 20-minute honor ceremony before they go through security. When the flight returns around 11 p.m., there are crowds waving flags to welcome them back.

Just going to D.C. is a beautiful trip and walking through the memorials “But with a veteran at their memorial. . .to see the expression on their faces, the tears in their eyes and to hear their stories. There are no words. This is living history” said Rhonda Cooper, trip coordinator.

Veterans can apply online at www.leatherstockinghonorflight.org or call Cooper at 518-878-2257 to get an application.

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VETS WASH FREE AT HOFFMAN CAR WASH AND JIFFY LUBE Hoffman Car Wash and Jiffylube will honor all who served on November 11 and 12 with a free car wash and $9.99 signature service oil change for veterans and active duty military. One oil change, conventional oil only, per veteran. For more information, please visit the website www.hoffmancarwash.com.

FREE MEAL AT OLIVE GARDEN Eligible customers who come into an Olive Garden on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, can get a completely free meal paid in full by the restaurant, which includes an entree from a special Veteran’s Day menu, plus unlimited soup or salad and garlic breadsticks to round out the meal.

FREE APPETIZER OR DESSERT AT RED LOBSTER

On Sunday, November 11, Veterans and Servicemembers with a valid military ID or other proof of service will receive 15 percent off their entire purchase.

In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering a free appetizer or dessert on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

TGI FRIDAYS FREE LUNCH

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge invites veterans and active military to eat free on November 11, 2018, 8 – 11 a.m. at the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast, toast, sausage biscuits and gravy, eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children $5. For more information please call 518-885-1149.

All veterans and active-duty military members can get a free lunch at TGI Fridays on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12. Eligible customers can pick anything they like from the TGI Fridays menu if its value is no more than $12, may not include any beverages. Must show a military ID.

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TEXAS ROADHOUSE FREE VETERANS DAY LUNCH 2018

Free entrée for veterans and active duty military on Sunday, November 11, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Veterans and active duty military will receive a free meal from the 9 Real Size Entrees for $9.99’ menu with the purchase of any other entrée, when they present a valid Military ID or proof of service. All year long veterans and active duty military who visit their local Ninety Nine can receive a 10 percent food discount (offered daily) by presenting proof of service.

Texas Roadhouse is giving away this free meal to all active, retired, and former military members only. Does not include beer or alcohol. This means any friends, family, or other guests that may come as well will need to pay full price for their food. Although every single Texas Roadhouse location is participating in this Veterans Day offer, the lunch hours might not be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at every restaurant. Consider checking with your local Texas Roadhouse to see when they will be serving lunch on Sunday, November 11. Must show ID.

FREE MEAL AT CHILI’S

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Enjoy a meal on us for veterans and active military members on Sunday, November 11. Today and every day, we thank you, our veterans and active military members who define selfless service. We look forward to once again showing our gratitude with a complimentary meal as a small way to honor your service and the sacrifices you’ve made for our country. Thank you will never be enough.

On Sunday, November 11 you’ll receive “Wings for Heroes,” one small order of wings with a side of fries.

FRIENDLY’S To honor those who have served our country and protected our freedom, Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military, with a valid ID or honorable discharge card, to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11.

Eligible guests will receive a free Big-Two-Do breakfast or All American Burger during lunch or dinner hours.

RED ROBIN FREE VETERANS DAY BURGER AND FRIES Red Robin is honoring veterans on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, November 11 with a completely free Red’s Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries meal. Both active military members as well as veterans can visit Red Robin on Veterans Day for this free meal. These are the only eligible customers, which means family members, guests, co-workers, friends, and anyone else who eats with the military members will have to pay regular price for their food. Must provide military ID. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Free Bloomin’ Onion and Beverage - To honor the military this Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, Outback Steakhouse is offering all veterans and active military a completely free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage, in addition to a discount for police, firefighters, and first responders. Give your nearby Outback Steakhouse a call to see what time of day you should come in to get the free food, as well as to verify that your location is participating in the Veterans Day offer. Military ID required.

CRACKER BARREL VETERANS DAY FREE DESSERT On Sunday, November 11, 2018 Cracker Barrel is giving veterans a Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert... for free!

FREE MEAL AT APPLEBEE’S Join us on Veterans Day this year as we honor our Veterans and Active Duty military with a free meal.

Applebee’s has a special Veterans Day menu that’s built especially for Veterans Day. This Veterans Day free meal is restricted to the menu items. Beverages and gratuity are not included with this meal. Valid for one day only, Sunday, November 11. ID required. Dine-in only.

FREE MEAL AT GOLDEN CORRAL This year Golden Corral has its Military Appreciation Night the day after Veterans Day, on Monday, November 12, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. for any person who has served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves). Families of military members are welcome to attend the meal, but they need to pay regular menu pricing for the buffet. ID required. Offer valid on dine-in only.

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Thanksgiving Pies The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church is taking orders for homemade Thanksgiving Pies.

Apple and pumpkin pies can be ordered for $12 each. Pre-order and payment arrangements can be made by contacting Marie Balet by phone at 518-584-9083 or email: balet5041@gmail. com. The pre-order deadline is November 17. The pick-up date is Wednesday, November 21 between 3-6 p.m. at the church, located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension in Malta Ridge.

Annual Coat Drive Post 36 of The Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce its fifth Annual “Warm Outer Wear for Vets” project.

This project was established to service the cold weather needs of the homeless veterans of Saratoga County with a focus on men’s and women’s vet houses in Ballston Spa. Collecting gently used warm outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots) which will be delivered to the vet houses periodically during the drive which runs through December 1.

Bottle Drive Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 4013 of Schuylerville is hosting a bottle drive fundraiser in connection with a food and cash drive for our community food pantry SAFER. Please bring your returnable bottles and donations to the American Legion, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville on November 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Saratoga Veterans Chorus Veterans, active, guard and reserve service members are invited to enjoy the camaraderie of a cappella harmony in a relaxed, informal setting. No auditions or public singing required. Instruction by a professional choral director.

Free. Every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Contact Amy Hughes at 518884-4999 for more information.

Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, November 17 at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Kimberly Harvish, Educator for the Chapman Historical Museum, will present the program “Dear Diary.” She will showcase peoples’ lives in our vicinity by examining six diaries spanning the years 1855 through 1920. The Museum at 348 Glen Street in Glens Falls houses a collection of artifacts and manuscripts which can be researched, and an online database of 5,000 photographs at www.chapmanmuseum. org. Open to the public. For information call 518-587-2978.

Simpson UMC Annual Brown Bread Sale and Light Luncheon Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is hosting their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale. Rich with molasses, bran, raisins, and buttermilk, then poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for three hours, this wonderful bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and still only $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Tuesday, November 13, with pickup Friday, November 16 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A traditional bake sale and light luncheon available for purchase during Saturday’s pickup hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions.

Call Jerry at 518-681-6797 to place your orders.

Havurah Vatik Curator Rachel Seligman will join us on November 20 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to present an overview of the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, an inside look at the architecture, mission, and collections. Plus, she will explain how curating works, in particular curatorial collaborations for interdisciplinary exhibitions.

How do a variety of “cooks” create a successful “broth?” We need your RSVP by November 14 by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4.

Indoor Crafts and Garage Sale Come check out Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. With the Christmas season coming quickly, we have extra vendors for Christmas shopping. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, ornaments, baby items, holiday décor, handmade accessories, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. We also have some items you might never expect to find. Since there is something for everyone, it is a fun activity the entire family can enjoy. Come to browse, visit, or just get out of the house. We will have pizza and other lunch choices to enjoy. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month, excluding December. Next sale is January 27, February 24, and March 24.

Tables available for $15, call Linda at 518-289-5470.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Members of SSAS will be exhibiting their works throughout the area during November and December. Be sure to stop in and see these talented artists.

An exhibit titled “Winter” will be featured during the month of November at the Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center.

Mechanicville Library will feature the works of Joan VanAlphen during November and December.

Burnt Hills Library will feature six artists, Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen, Jean Skanes, Mary Fekete and Frank Fucci during November and December. Catskill-Hudson Bank, Clifton Park Branch will feature Eva Marie Loucks and the Malta Branch will feature Virginia Harrison during November and December. Mocha Lisa’s Cafe will feature artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during November and December.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s annual

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018 Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place, Friday, December 7. The step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Ave. and ending in Wiswall Park on Front St. with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. The parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome. If your organization, group or business would like to take part in the parade that night, please go to www.ballston.org to register, or contact Ellen Mottola at the BSBPA office 518-885-2772 or info@ballston.org.

Transportation Drivers Needed RSVP- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County helps recruit volunteers age 55 and over for many organizations throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for volunteers to transport people to and from medical appointments - van, gas, and directions are provided. We are also looking for drivers to transport hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Schedules with all opportunities are flexible. Please call Billie Jo at 518-884-4110 for more information and details.

Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. One day per week, with flexible schedules. No experience required, computer experience is helpful for tax counseling.

Volunteers also needed to greet taxpayers, review documents, confirm appointments by phone, or assist with computer hardware/software matters.

Training is provided. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information, visit www.nytaxaide.org Retired Senior Volunteer Program Retired Senior Volunteer Program helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. We have a variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time. We will educate you on what is available and help with you with your placement process.

You will be given an orientation and training with your placement. Some of our current needs include: Transportation Drivers for patients in need of a ride to medical appointments, Blood Drive Donor Ambassadors to assist at events, Tax Aides to prepare/file returns for eligible individuals, Literacy Classroom Helpers for Children, Home Delivery for seniors in need of a nutritious meal and many other worthy opportunities.

Free training is provided. If you are interested in learning more, please call Billie Jo at the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.

Lions Bottle Drive Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on sight, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with 4 convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the checkout counter. Do Good, Feel Good!

Thanks for your support.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, November 13 Seniors Questions & Concerns Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1-1:30 p.m.

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

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018 All pieces are original works of art and are available in every price range. Admission is free with a food item or a $3 donation to benefit local food pantry and Mental Health services. Admission includes both the Fair and the National Museum of Dance exhibits. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

family friendly FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Kids Night Out Lake Avenue Elementary School, 126 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Drop your kids off for an evening of fun while you enjoy a night to yourself. Babysitting and activities provided by the Saratoga High School Girls’ Varsity Swim and Dive Team. Only $10 per school age child. Snacks and drinks for sale for $1 each. No pre-registration necessary, just sign your child in at the main entrance.

Questions? Email Paul Benzon, pbenzon@gmail.com.

Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show & Fundraiser Key Hall at Proctor’s, 436 State St., Schenectady, 6 – 11 p.m.

Sponsored by Regina Caeli Academy, hosted by Emcee, Fr. Rick Lesser. The evening includes local priest entertainment, dinner, and auctions. Tickets can be purchased by visiting RCAhybrid.org. For more info call 518-232-6070.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Annual Church Garage and Bake Sale Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Indoor. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Vintage, used, and new furniture, housewares, books, toys, appliances, jewelry, and much more. No clothing or computers.

Bring a box to fill. Home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; after 2 p.m. is half-price sale.

4th Annual Holiday Art Fair National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Paintings, photography, scuptures and more.

Free Lunch The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served at no charge.

All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair Benefit Barnes & Noble, 50 Wilton Square, Saratoga Springs Bookfair to benefit the Adirondack Folk School. A portion of the proceeds will benefit AFS. Come in person or make your purchases through the website www.bn.com from November 10-15. Use bookfair ID #12421756 for all online purchases.

Senator John McCain Day American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the life of Senator John McCain. We will honor his memory with speakers who will share some personal stories and the reading of the proclamation of the City Council.

For more information contact Ron Rucker ruckrucker@gmail.com.

Tang Family Saturdays Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are suggested. Call 518-580-8080.

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Suggested $10 donation. The church is handicap accessible. Take-outs available.

Annual Harvest Buffet Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Homemade soups, pork roast, stuffed cabbages, roasted potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert and beverages. Take-out orders will

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CALENDAR be available. Donations are $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, under 6 are free. For further information, call 518-306-5754 or 518-363-0001.

Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa 7 - 10 p.m. | Open to the public.

Free parking. Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. Live music by Peaceful Country Band.

Enjoy the fun and dance the night away. $5 fee for non-members.

After the Fire Fundraising Show Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

The “Not Too Far from Home” comedy tour dinner and show will benefit After the Fire, Inc. The headliner is Mark Riccadonna featuring Paul Schissler and Emcee Aaron David Ward. Dinner is at 6 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.

For tickets contact Maureen Smith at 518-581-1823, nyafterthefire@ yahoo.com or afterthefire.org.

Tickets are $54 for dinner and show; $20 show only (advance); $25 show only at the door.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Monthly Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Rte 32 South of the Village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m. | Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, bargains galore, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to our local charities.

5th Annual Jewish Book Fair Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | A wide-range of Jewish themed or Jewish authored books. A portion of the proceeds will go to Congregation Shaara Tfille/The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs.

5th Annual Featured Author with Ruth Behar Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs, Noon | Behar will be speaking about her book, “Lucky Broken Girl.” Admission is $5, free for students with ID accompanied by an adult. Please call 518-584-2370 to RSVP or for more information.

Call to make your reservation by Nov. 11 to 518-581-7763. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037. Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

“Dance the Night Away” Fundraiser

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Terrace at Waters Edge, 2 Freeman’s Bridge Rd., Glenville, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Please join the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in honoring our veterans.

The event will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Jack Arnecke and will feature live music, a buffet, and a silent auction. The public is invited to attend. Call 518-3772191 for more information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Family Science Night: Break Out EDU Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room, 6 – 7 p.m.

Join us for a science themed team scavenger hunt for families. Find clues to solve the puzzle and break the code. For children ages 5-12 with their families. Register each child online through our Events Calendar, in-person, or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 305.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Paperback Sale Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4p.m. | The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are having a 25-cent used paperback sale on November 13 and 14. For questions, call the Friends Book Shop at 518-584-7860, ext. 333.

Pieroghi Sale Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake We will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Call 518-363-0001 to order.

Korean War Vet Association Luncheon Ambrosia Diner, 518 Aviation Rd., Queensbury, 11:30 a.m.

Hosts are Cebe and Jim McConkey.

Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Amateur and professional musicians. Free to the public with ample free parking.

Please bring a snack to be shared.

Turkey Dinner

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea.

Donation requested: $12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and military (active or retired) with ID card, $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free. All Take-outs $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Thanksgiving Special Senior Meal Program

Saratoga County | Noon Menu: roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, roll, pumpkin pie and milk/ coffee. Reservation is required.

All participants are required to complete registration form.

Suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60. $6 fee for under 60. Senior Dining sites: Ballston Spa-Doubleday Woods Apartments, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, Corinth Senior Center, Galway Town Hall, Greenfield Community Center, Hadley Senior Community Center, Halfmoon Senior Center, Malta Community Center, Mechanicville Senior Center, Moreau Community Center, Saratoga Senior Center, Schuylerville Town Hall, Charlton at Ballston Town Hall, Waterford Senior Center, and Edinburg Community Center.

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

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Entertainment

Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions Nov. 18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will stage open auditions for their February production of “The Mousetrap,”

by Agatha Christie.

Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 18 and 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Monday Nov. 19 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.

Callbacks will be held Monday following the auditions. There are nine roles available for actors.

Production dates are weekends,

Feb. 9 – 24 and rehearsals will begin early January.

Actors should bring a current photo and resume. Photos cannot be returned. No appointments are necessary for the audition.

Actors will read from the provided excerpts from the play.

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at 518-587-4427, or go to: www. homemadetheater.org.

Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk Set for Nov. 29

Meeting for City Seniors Nov. 13 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee will hold the fourth in its series of informational neighborhood meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 13. City seniors, particularly those living in the

area west of Broadway, are invited to attend. The meeting will be held 1-2:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Mayor Meg Kelly, Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin, Public Works Commissioner Anthony Scirocco and Lois Celeste of the Senior Center will be giving short presentations. A question and answer session will follow.

Photo by Dave Bigler.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 32nd Annual Victorian Streetwalk will take place this year on Thursday night, Nov. 29.

Broadway will be closed 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - from the Route 50 arterial to the Spring Street intersection – for the event in downtown Saratoga Springs, which kicks off with the arrival by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a tree- lighting ceremony led by city Mayor Meg Kelly at 6 p.m. More

than 35 sites along Broadway will offer free entertainment.

The Victorian Streetwalk falls on the Thursday one week after Thanksgiving. This year’s holiday is on Nov. 22 – the earliest day in November it could possibly be, as per the monthly calendar. (For the curious and inquisitive: while Thanksgiving had been celebrated in the U.S. since the 1780s, it was specifically

designated to occur on the fourth Thursday in November by an act of Congress in 1941).

CDTA will run free shuttle buses every 20 minutes - from the Empire State College parking lot on West Avenue, NYRA’s Oklahoma track on the corner of East Ave and Union Ave, the National Museum of Dance on South Broadway, and the Weibel Avenue Skating Rink from 4:30 until 10 p.m. on Nov. 29.

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Alexander Bernstein “Reboots” Dad Leonard’s Young People’s Concert at Zankel Nov. 10 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alexander Bernstein, second child of the late classical music icon Leonard Bernstein, will visit Skidmore College Nov. 10 as part of a two-year global celebration of the composer’s 100th birthday.

The performance, “Leonard Bernstein at 100 – The Educator and Intellectual,” takes place at the Zankel Music Center and will reboot one of Bernstein’s popular “Young People’s Concerts” originally performed with the New York Philharmonic at

Carnegie Hall in 1962. The Nov. 10 Skidmore concert will feature two musicians from the original 1962 performance: legendary bassist Gary Karr and Skidmore faculty member Paul Green on clarinet. They will perform Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals.”

Alexander Bernstein will join the performers for a panel discussion during an intermission.

“It’s an emotional return to one of the most important events in my life,” said Green, in a statement. Green was 13 when

he played clarinet in the “Young People’s Concert” in 1962. “It was so exciting to be part of this thing. We did the concert live at Carnegie Hall, and it was broadcast on national television a week later. So I could see myself on television from my house.”

“Leonard Bernstein at 100 — The Educator and Intellectual” concert will be held at the Arthur Zankel Music Center Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Limited tickets are available ($8 adults, $5 seniors and Skidmore community, free for students and children).

Skidmore Theater’s Fall Main Stage Production Stages Opening Nov. 16

Leonard Bernstein. Photo by Paul de Hueck, courtesy of The Leonard Bernstein Office, Inc.

Jazz at the Spring

Jazz at the Spring concludes its 2018 season with a performance by Kendra Shank, John Stowell and Mark Kleinhaut, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St. Tickets are $15. Photo by Christian Konopka.

Photo by Sue Kessler.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An 1890’s factory becomes a 1940’s photography studio becomes a 1990’s live/work space becomes a present-day cultural landmark in Skidmore Theater’s Fall Main Stage production, “We Used To Wear Bonnets & Get High All The Time.”

The show - an all-female response play to Eugene O’Neill’s classic Long Day’s Journey Into

Night - was written and directed by celebrated Brooklyn - based playwright and director Julia May Jonas, and opens Nov. 16. “’We Used to Wear Bonnets & Get High All The Time’ looks at four generations of women struggling to break from the patterns of the pasts, and questions to what extent that break is ever fully possible,” explains Jonas, in a statement.

Performances: Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.

(Sunday Matinees at 2 p.m.) at the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College campus.

Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To reserve tickets, go to: theater.skidmore.edu, or by contact: boxoffice@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5439.

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Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos Performed by Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Bethesda Episcopal Church SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center presents Orchestra of St. Luke’s performing Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concertos at Bethesda Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The evening will pay special tribute to classical music management visionary and the founder of IMG Artists, Charles Hamlen, who passed away on Aug. 1, following a long battle with leukemia. Hamlen, a passionate advocate of the arts, was also an artistic advisor to Orchestra of St. Luke’s and a Schenectady native.

Orchestra of St. Luke’s, one of America’s most versatile orchestras, has been praised

Parking Structure, Green Space Workshop and Public Presentation Tuesday

as "fresh and invigorating,” by the New York Times, and collaborates with the world’s finest artists and performs approximately 70 concerts each

year at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.

Tickets arel $25 General Admission and are available online at spac.org.

Acclaimed Comics Artist to Deliver Lecture at The Tang in New Year

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Office of the Mayor will hold a City Council Workshop and Public Presentation 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Saratoga Springs City Center of the concept developed by the Flat Rock Working Group.

The Flat Rock Working Group was created in the spring of 2018 to explore development of the parking lot on Lake Avenue between High Rock and Maple Ave. The group members were selected from a cross section of interested parties in downtown Saratoga Springs.

The resulting concept includes four elements: continuing green space from High Rock Park to Lake Avenue, including the Green Belt Trail; creation of a park on the Lake Avenue end of the parcel which potentially included an element of the now removed Flat Rock Spring; a parking structure to help address the parking shortage downtown; a lot set aside for future commercial development.

After the presentation, there will be time allotted for questions and comments from the public.

Christmas with Elvis

Chris Ware. Photo by Seth Kushner.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cartoonist and author Chris Ware will deliver the second annual Winter/Miller Lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.

Ware, hailed as a master of the comic form, is known for his numerous New Yorker magazine covers, the ACME Novelty

Library series he began in 1994, and graphic novels such as Jimmy Corrigan – the Smartest Kid on Earth (2000), Building Stories (2012), and Rusty Brown Part I (2018).

His books have also been named best of the year

by Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, and Time Magazine. Ware is also the first comics artist to have

work exhibited in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s biennial exhibition in 2002.

Other exhibitions have been at the Jewish Museum in New York City, Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and the Art Institute of Chicago.

The event is free and open to the public.

Matthew Boyce. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elvis tribute artist Matthew Boyce will perform the King’s heartwarming Christmas tunes and other hits from the ‘50s through the ‘70s at Panza’s Restaurant, 510 Route 9P on Dec. 16.

The Saratoga Springs native has performed professionally since the age of eight and has competed

at Elvis festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada. He recently placed first at the Lake George Elvis Festival. The show also features Spencer Boyce, the 2017 Images of the King Youth World Champion, as well as special guest Michael Panza. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www. matthewboyceastheking.com, or call 518-618-7999.

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CRITERION

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ReseRved seatiNg - stadium seatiNg - wheelchaiR accessible

week of 11/9-11/15 friday, 11/9:

monday, 11/12:

Roy Hurd, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Everlast, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

Super Dark Monday: Sky Furrows/ DJMiller/ Zilmrah/ ShittyHaircut, 9:30 p.m. @ Desperate Annie’s — 518.587.2455

Matt Cosgrove, 8 p.m. @ Baileys — 518.450.1305 Shiri Zorn/ George Muscatello Quartet, 8 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585 Maggie Doherty, Erin Willett, 8 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916 Eric Walentowicz Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582

tuesday, 11/13: JAZZ at Caffe Lena with Chuck Lamb Trio with special guest Valery Ponomarev, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

saturday, 11/10:

wednesday, 11/14:

New Politics, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Bright Series: Everything Turned to Color, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Forthlin Road, 8 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916 The Dead Beat Valentines, 9 p.m. @ Baileys — 518.450.1305

Silverstein – When Broken Is Easily Fixed: 15 Year Anniversary Tour, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012 Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

Arch Stanton Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582

thursday, 11/15:

Dance: Tony Platinvm, Kip Chapman, Kyle Albano, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

Beaucoup Blue, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

sunday, 11/11: Dan Dobek, Jazz Piano, 4 p.m. @ The Strand Theatre — 518.832.3484

The Wheel: Grateful Dead Tribute, 8:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585

Fantastic Beasts: the crimes oF Grindelwald (PG-13) 2d BtX No Passes allowed; ReseRved seatiNg Fantastic Beasts: the crimes oF Grindelwald (PG-13) No Passes allowed; ReseRved seatiNg die hard 30th anniversary (1988) Presented By tcm () ReseRved seatiNg

thu: 7:00, 10:00 sun & wed: 2:00, 7:00

dr. seuss’ the Grinch (PG)

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dr. seuss’ the Grinch (PG) ReseRved seatiNg

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the Girl in the sPider’s weB (r)

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the Girl in the sPider’s weB (r) ReseRved seatiNg

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Bohemian rhaPsody (PG-13)

Fr & tue: 10:50 am, 1:50, 4:50 wed: 1:50, 4:50 thu: 1:50 Pm

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the nutcracker and the Four realms (PG) the nutcracker and the Four realms (PG) ReseRved seatiNg

sat - mon: 11:50 am, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00 Fri, tue - thu: 5:00, 7:30, 10:00

can you ever ForGive me? (r)

Fri & tue: 12:10, 2:40 wed & thu: 2:40 Pm

can you ever ForGive me? (r) ReseRved seatiNg

sat - mon: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:30 Fri, tue - thu: 5:10, 7:40, 10:30 Fri & tue: 10:40 am, 4:10 wed & thu: 1:10 Pm

what they had (r)

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what they had (r) ReseRved seatiNg

WILTON MALL

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3065 Route 50, Wilton

Bobby Long, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Chris Robinson Brotherhood, 7 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

thu: 5:00, 8:00, 11:00

stadium seatiNg - wheelchaiR accessible Fantastic Beasts: the crimes oF Grindelwald (PG-13) 2d BtX No Passes allowed

thu: 5:00, 8:30

Fantastic Beasts: the crimes oF Grindelwald (PG-13) No Passes allowed

thu: 6:00, 10:00

dr. seuss’ the Grinch (PG)

Fri - mon: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 tue - thu: 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30

the Girl in the sPider’s weB (r)

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overlord (r)

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Bohemian rhaPsody (PG-13)

Fri - mon: 11:00 am, 2:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30 tue & wed: 2:10, 3:20, 6:30, 9:30 thu: 2:10, 3:30, 6:40, 9:50

Bohemian rhaPsody (PG-13) 2d BtX

Fri - mon: 10:00 am, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30 tue & wed: 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:30 thu: 1:10 Pm

noBody’s Fool (r) the nutcracker and the Four realms (PG) a star is Born (r)

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Traditional Holiday Turkey and Duck Fresh and Sustainable from the Farmers’ Market

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

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY THE SEASON OF FEASTS creates a reason to focus on holiday birds such as turkeys and ducks. This fresh and sustainable poultry can now be found at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

For turkey, check in with Ramble Creek Farm and Mariaville Mushroom Men. For duck, speak with Squashville Farm. All of these farms encourage advance orders.

In an era of convenience cooking, the prospect of roasting a bird as big as a turkey (10 pounds at a minimum) or a duck (six to eight pounds) might seem daunting. Why do it? And how?

Photos provided by Ramble Creek Farm.

Let’s start by looking at what makes these poultry so flavorful.

Ramble Creek owner Josh Carnes explains, “our turkeys arrived on farm as little poults on July 18, and grew to maturity on pasture.” He adds, “Turkeys forage a lot, way more than chickens. If moved to fresh grass on a regular basis, they get a large amount of their diet from the land.”

Squashville Farm owner Jim Gupta-Carlson notes that all of

the animals raised on his farm – chickens, ducks, and goats – play a role in supporting the health of each other as well as the soil and vegetables that the farm cultivates. For example, “Ducks are particularly vital to keeping the populations of snails, which are pests to goats, under control.” Additionally, Gupta-Carlson says, “Because the ducks are raised outdoors, they run and they fly, and they live and eat like ducks.”

All of these local farm animals live to near-maturity and are processed on site. According to Carnes, this eases stress on the “one bad day” and helps create “an extremely high quality and flavorful finished product.”

As for cooking, simpler is better. Our accompanying recipe shows that there is no need to do such things as piercing the skin, parboiling in advance, or adding a lot of seasonings because, as Carnes notes, “the flavor of pastured birds truly stands on its own.” The basic steps involve roasting for 15 minutes at a high heat, then lowering the heat to continue cooking. Let the meat rest about 15 minutes before serving.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays in the Lincoln Baths Building, Saratoga Spa State Park. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and the FreshFoodNY app

Ann Carnes at the Farmers’ Market. Photo by Himanee Gupta-Carlson.

Roasted Duck

Photo by Squashville Farm.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available

• 1 ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• One whole fresh duck*

• 1 head garlic* or 1 onion*

Optional seasonings:

• celery* stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces

at the farmers’ market

• 1 T. kosher salt

• 1 tsp. paprika

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Remove duck from bag and pat dry.

3. Place duck in roasting pan, and rub salt, pepper and paprika over outside and inside, if using. Place garlic or onion and celery into cavity, if using.

4. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and lower heat to 350 degrees.

5. Cover duck with foil and continue to cook for approximately 10 minutes a pound, turning meat halfway through the cooking time.

6. Remove from oven and let duck rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

NOTE: You can prepare a fresh turkey following this recipe, as well. Simply add 3 minutes per pound of cooking time in step 5.

Adapted from a recipe from Maple Leaf Farms.

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A COOKIE CUTTER APPROACH SUGAR COOKIES Perfect for decorating! These classic sugar cookies are great for cookie-cutting and decorating during the holidays or anytime you feel festive.

INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ cups butter, softened • 2 cups white sugar • 4 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 5 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).

3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. Wow, it is November already!! The holiday season is just around the corner and cookie baking time is here. Where did cookie cutters originate? The first cookie cutter was made in 1475.

The first American cookie cutters were made by tinsmiths in East Berlin, Connecticut around 1720.

England had banned production of tin in the colonies, which meant any tin had to be imported from England and limited the amount of tin work that could be done.

Cookie cutters were made from the scraps of tin left over. After the Revolution, tin and tin cookie cutters were made in America.

By the 1800’s cookie cutters were made with welds. Cookie cutters became popular in Germany in the late 1800’s. They were highly decorative and were mainly designed to create cookies to hang on Christmas trees. Once Christmas became an American

holiday, cut out cookies were used to decorate Christmas trees. In the late 1800’s, many cookie cutters were imported from Germany.

Shaped cookies became important and found their way in cookbooks with an emphasis on the shape.

Cookie cutters not only changed the shape cookies were made in, it also changed their consistency and taste. Tin was replaced for a while by aluminum in the 1920’s.

Wooden handles were added in the 1930’s. Cookie cutters continued to grow in popularity as more designs were being made. During the 1970’s and into the 1980’s more people became domestic and worked on their own crafts at home, including decorated cookies. Today you can find cookie cutters in just about any shape or size. Copper is now a popular material for cookie cutters, but

4. Roll out dough on floured surface ¼ to ½ inch thick.

Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

5. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven.

6. Cool completely and enjoy.

plastic, tin, and aluminum are still the most commonly found.

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• Santa Claus eats an estimated Thursday, Dec. 6, 5:30 – 6:30 Remember my Foodie Friends: 336,150,386 cookies on Christmas.

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Puzzles Across 1 Opinion piece 6 Resident’s winter expense 10 Formal agreement 14 Apartment agreement 15 Waist-measuring unit 16 River through Spain 17 Missouri’s largest metropolis 19 Israel’s Barak 20 Costa __ 21 Cooking-with-garlic enticement 22 First leg of racing’s Triple Crown 26 Prepare for the gala 28 Signaled on stage 29 “Sure, sure” 30 Sagan of “Cosmos” 31 Place to relax 34 1990 comedy about a detective posing as a teacher 39 Suffix with Japan or Brooklyn 40 Water conduit 41 Greek war god 42 Entertained with a tune 43 Unfavorable reputation 46 Oslo attraction honoring Heyerdahl’s expedition 50 Run __ of the law 51 Old Norse explorer 52 Ball of smoke 53 “Roots” hero from Gambia 59 Mil. flying branch 60 “Say that’s true ... “ 61 Water from France 62 Vietnamese holidays 63 Haunted house sound 64 Fix errors in, as software Down 1 Antlered grazer 2 Aegean, for one 3 __ Bernardino 4 Braying beast 5 Longs (for) 6 Minor setback 7 Room-size computer introduced in 1946 8 Perform on stage 9 Biblical “your” 10 Looked intently 11 Hate

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See puzzle solution on page 46 12 Speck of bread 13 Start of the rest of your life, so it’s said 18 In __: as found 21 One-named singer 22 New Hampshire city 23 Founded: Abbr.

24 1980s Chrysler line 25 Mongolian tent 26 What Brinker’s boy plugged with a finger 27 Score-producing MLB stats 30 Is able to 31 “Get lost!”

32 Words from Wordsworth 33 Church recess 35 Online message 36 Corporal or colonel 37 1958 Chevalier musical

38 Half of Mork’s sign-off 42 Fills with feathers, as a pillow 43 Richard who married Liz Taylor ... twice 44 Cambodia’s continent 45 Knocked down 46 Done for 47 Helpful 48 Jack Sprat’s diet restriction 49 High-IQ group 53 Actress Novak 54 Sci-fi aircraft 55 “__ seen worse” 56 Penpoint 57 Greek cross

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

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

The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase.

We slid down the banister when we were children.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

* Handicap Accessible

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

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

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-1031 | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m.

Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m.

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

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

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

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

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

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon

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

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Living Springs Free Methodist Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1003 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | 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 | 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 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 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 | 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 | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 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 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m.

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

St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon | 518-348-0842 st-thomas-of-canterbury.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 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 St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 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 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Annual Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot Photos provided

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 22, thousands of participants will gather to race in the annual 5K Turkey Trot race to benefit the Christopher Dailey Foundation.

All registration must be done in advance, $25 on or before November 11 and $27 from November 12-21; entry fees are non-refundable.

Christopher Gene Dailey, a Saratoga Springs native, was an active 8-year-old sports enthusiast who died suddenly on November 23, 2001. The Foundation was formed on December 29, 2001 by his parents, with the support of family and friends. The Christopher Dailey Foundation is a non-profit, Saratoga Springs based, charitable organization

supporting youth needs in our community. After completion of the Christopher Dailey Youth Gym in Gavin Park, Wilton NY, the Foundation has continued to support youth needs in the Saratoga County area. Since 2012, the CDF has given over $500,000 to 50+ youth organizations. Visit www. christopherdaileyfoundation. com to learn more about their donations.

Attendees can register online, by mail, or in person.

Online registration at ZippyReg. com closes at noon on Tuesday, November 20. Mail registration forms can be sent to Christopher Dailey Foundation c/o AREEP PO Box 38195 Albany, NY 12203.

Do not mail after November 15.

Register in person between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel.

The race will be timed by ARE Event Productions using

the ChronoTrack B-Tag. This is a small and flat chip that comes affixed to the back of the bib.

Runners must wear their bib on their outer-most layer and it must not be altered in any way. They cannot flatten, bend, nor crease their bib. These chips do not get returned, making for a smooth and easy finishing process.

Results will be immediately available at www.AREEP.com following the event.

Race starts on Broadway, into Skidmore, and finishes on North Broadway. This is a moderately challenging course, including both hills and downgrades.

Medals will be given to top 3 m/f overall. Age divisions include: 11-under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24,

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Elks Hoop Shoot to be Held on December 1 SARATOGA-WILTON — Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, December 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Dailey Gym, Gavin Park, at 10 Lewis Drive in Wilton.

This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age

groups of 8-9-year old’s, 10-11year old’s and 12-13-year old’s.

Participants’ eligibility will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2019. Pre-registration is not required, although the Town of Wilton Recreation Department is accepting pre-registrations at Gavin Park.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local

winners will advance to the District Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State and National Championship competitions.

All national champions will be enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

For more information, please contact Saratoga-Wilton Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at 518-369-1985.

TUCKER WURTMANN : ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photo provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tucker Wurtmann, a senior rower at Saratoga Springs CSD, has officially committed to Columbia for rowing after only being active in the sport for eight months.

“My recruitment story is pretty unique. I started rowing about eight months ago, but being a cross country runner, I was able to work really hard for college recruitment and evidently, a career at Columbia,” Wurtmann explained.

After hearing about rowing from friends and knowing the reputation of Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA); “we tend to win and have a really strong program in terms of individual rowers,” Wurtmann decided to give it a try.

He was diagnosed with stress fractures in both tibias from running for three years, forcing a transition to rowing, which he ended up loving.

“At SRA, I’m on a team with about 30 or so guys. We do a combination of on the water training, whether it be in smaller boats or larger boats, as well as indoor workouts,” he explained.

Due to his Columbia commitment, Wurtmann does not intend to run again and does off-season rowing training with a friend.

“I had been running on my own a little bit in middle school and my cousin, who is a runner, bought me shoes and encouraged me to run in high school,” he stated.

Wurtmann also dabbled briefly in Nordic skiing.

To achieve greatness, Wurtmann worked out a lot on his own and use the P.E.T.E. Plan, a continuous training plan that follows a three-week cycle that repeats sessions ever three weeks.

He visited a few different schools and chose Columbia because of the team culture.

“Columbia was really the one team that I saw put in a lot of work on their own and that’s something that I really valued because my story is that I was the inexperienced rower with a good base in cardio, and so I had a lot of potential but not really as much experience as any of the other guys.

I really like the culture of the team and that everyone does their own work and I also really like the guys on the team. Seeing them balance rowing in addition to being one of the best academic universities was really impressive to me and something that I’m really excited to join next year,” Wurtmann said.

At Columbia, he intends to major in biology and become an oral surgeon.

“We have really great teachers here at Saratoga and it’s been more interesting and more fun this year. I feel really confident and I’m excited to finish off the year strong,” he said of his academics.

Wurtmann has nothing but praise for the coaches and team at SRA. “We have incredible coaches who will encourage you no matter what and give you everything you

need to be as successful as you want. I think, in addition to that, the biggest thing for me was talking to the guys who are my same age but are heavier than me: have more muscle and more experience; talking to guys like that who will never look down on someone who is less than them and will only give advice on how to get better. All the team wants, really, is to get better.

It’s really what you make of it. You are as good as how hard you work,” he mused.

“you are as good as how hard you work.”

Wurtmann should serve as an example of it never being too late to chase a dream and change your mind about something.

He worked hard to succeed in a sport he only just started with and it paid off.

“If there is anyone interested in beginning rowing, never be discouraged by your starting point because the beautiful thing about rowing is that you can really pour your heart into it and get results.

Improvement is proportional to how hard you work and discouragement in the early stages of your rowing career are not conducive to success.”

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Dottie Pepper Inducted into NYSGA Hall of Fame

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PORTER CORNERS — It was a special evening Friday, November 2 at Brookhaven Golf Course, as over one hundred distinguished guests and golf enthusiasts from around New York gathered to celebrate the induction of four new members into the New York State Golf Hall of Fame (NYSGA).

The 2018 class included Walter Hagen of Rochester, Gene Sarazen of Harrison, Dottie Pepper of Saratoga Springs, and Willie Turnesa of Elmsford.

Pepper first learned the game at Brookhaven and discovered her passion for the sport as a junior member. The sentimental value it holds to her early days of golf was naturally why the venue was selected to hold this year’s induction ceremony.

“A significant part of my youth sports experience was spent on this very road. I learned to play golf here. First big course I ever played and Alpine Meadows is where I learned to ski,” said Pepper.

“When I played golf here it was $100 for a summer membership for junior golfers.

It’s still only $200. It is a haven of what is really great about this game,” Pepper continued.

The night began with a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by the induction ceremony.

To get things started, NYSGA President Warren Winslow of Western Turnpike, and Hall of Fame Chairman, Joe Enright of Lancaster Country Club in Buffalo, briefly introduced the committee, their selection process, history of the Hall of Fame and lastly, recognized past inductees. Only one Hall of Fame member attended the induction, NYSGA committee member Tom

Reidy of Elmira (class of 2015).

Presented first were the late golf legends Hagen and Sarazen, represented by NYSGA Hall of Fame committee members Dick Galvin of Ontario Country Club and Doug Vergith of Chautauqua Country Club, respectively.

Next was the late Turnesa, who was represented by his daughter Polly and son-in-law Reed Sparling. They honored Willie by sharing old stories and special sentiments he’d mentioned to them over the years.

“We know Willie would have been so honored to enter the hall of fame. If he could have been here, we know he would have been even more thrilled to shake your hand and share his stories with people, who, like him, receive such joy from the game,” said Reed in closing to the audience.

Last to be honored was Pepper, the lone inductee in attendance, who was surrounded by tables of family and friends that came out to be a part of the special evening.

Her close friend Kimberly Galvin-Janelle was selected to introduce Pepper and shared some memories from their longtime friendship and reflected on all her great achievements.

Dottie graciously accepted the award and spoke on selecting Brookhaven and George Pulver’s significance to her.

“This is an essential rung, or rung on the ladder of what I really consider the great golf experience to be, because it is the complete experience. This place is the heartbeat of its community, it’s owned by the town, it was gifted from a corporation. I think the choice of this location was sort of full circle, because designer

architect George Pulver knew all three of these other distinguished honorees. He was a big reason why I became a golf architecture geek. He was a rockstar before we even knew what a rockstar was,” Pepper said.

She described her experiences at the NYSGA championships each summer, and her memorable wins.

“As I look back winning in championships in New York, I have a couple of favorite moments,” she mentioned.

What Dottie was especially drawn to about the NYSGA was a former committee member who passed on in 2016, Betty Deeley.

She was also inducted into the NYSGA Hall of Fame, in the inaugural class in 2012.

“She was a devoted supporter of everything that happened at not only the New York State Golf Association but particularly the girls and women’s events. We were always referred to as Betty’s girls. She loved what she did with especially the young girls in the state,” she said.

Although none of Pepper’s current colleagues at CBS Sports could attend, notable broadcaster Jim Nantz surprised Dottie with a special video message demonstrating the network’s appreciation of her achievement and congratulations for the welldeserved honor.

The night finished with closing remarks from NYSGA Assistant Executive Director Andrew Hickey thanking everyone for their attendance along with final congratulations to the inductees and their families.

There are now 17 members of the NYSGA Hall of Fame.

The next NYSGA Hall of Fame class will be announced in early summer of 2019.

Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

Jr. NBA Scores Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018

DIVISION 1 WARRIORS VS. BULLS Warriors-12: Alex Palmer-6, Tommy Krogmann-4 Bulls-8: Ryder Skillings-4, Malcolm Oliver Goudwin-2

CAVS VS. CLIPPERS Cavs-22: Jackson Osborne-6, Connor Corrigan-6 Clippers-9: Damon Kelly-8, Ella Celani-1

KNICKS VS. LAKERS Knicks-14: John Lizzi-6, Chris Sheft-3, Jake Davis-Barron-3 Lakers-11: Chris Seeley-9, Lucas Hammond-2

DIVISION 2 SPURS VS. CAVS Spurs-18: Noah Diulio-5, Zach Streicher-5 Cavs-10: Nithin Arulselvan-4, Braydin Stone-2

CELTICS VS. HEAT Celtics-19: Jasyn Thompson-7, Bobby Morris-4 Heat-16: Michael Plourde-4, Elliot Moglia-3

THUNDER VS. LAKERS Thunder-32: Gavin LaFrance-10, Max Sawicz-6, Jackson Dunbar-6 Lakers-8: Colton Baker-4, Nick Horrowitz-2, Matt Britten-2

MAVS VS. BULLS Mavs-31: London Lockrow-10, Evan Rosetti-6 Bulls-21: Kihl Kelly-6, Sammy Bagan-4, Porter Soslco-4, Dillion Trautner-4

WARRIORS VS. KNICKS Warriors-34: Aiden Faulkener-14, Jacob Hernandez-6 Knicks-9: Liam Calling-4, Kaiden Poskewich-4

DIVISION 3 WARRIORS VS. NETS Warriors-16: Landon Penman-4, Anthony Long -2 Nets-10: Leo Bulman-5, Harrison Millis-4

SPURS VS. CELTICS Spurs-30: Charlie Cota-10, Ben Slavett-6, Beck Weaver-6 Celtics-4: Matt Scoons-2, Parker Wilcox-2

THUNDER VS. HEAT Thunder-34: Toby Diulio-16, Louis Longobardo-10 Heat-23: Nicholas Scalo-9, Jackson Howell-6

DIVISION 4 CAVS VS. PACERS Cavs-46: Jesse Booth-14, Jordan Quintal-12 Pacers-39: Andrew Blaha-14, Jared Sleicher-10

WARRIORS VS. CLIPPERS Warriors-32: Max HamiltonJones-9, Riley McGlynn-6 Clippers-23: Arieon Rose-10, Lindsey Bell-4

THUNDER VS. SPURS Thunder-29: Channing Adriance-11, Evan Barthelmas-8 Spurs-23: Kaan Lus-5, Tanner Wilson-5

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SRYMCA Over 50 Basketball League Scores WEEK ONE SCORES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Game One: Post Time Wine & Spirits – 65 v. West Side Sports – 64 Post Time Wine & Spirits opened up the 14th season of the Saratoga Regional YMCA Over 50 Basketball League with a come from behind victory 65 – 64 over West Side Sports. Patrick Reidy led the way for Post Time with 26 points and was assisted by Tony Catalano with 15 points. John Mooney poured in 24 points and Kevin Reilly had 20 for West Side Sports.

Post Time Wine & Spirits – 65: Patrick Reidy (26), Tony Catalano (15) West Side Sports – 64: John Mooney (24), Kevin Reilly (20) Game Two: Gennaro’s Pizza – 71 v. Village Photo – 50 Ed Benway had a game high 30 points, while Wayne Cherry had 19 points, with Greg O’Connor and Jim Doern each contributing 10 points for Gennaro’s Pizza in a winning effort. Steve Rucinski had a team leading 13 points and Scott Waterhouse banked 10 points for Village Photo.

Gennaro’s Pizza – 71: Ed Benway (30), Wayne Cherry (19), Greg O’Connor (10), Jim Doern (10)

Village Photo - 50 : Steve Rucinski (13), Scott Waterhouse (10) Game Three: Walton’s - 71 v. Mama Mia’s Cafe – 63 Bobby Hanson had a league high 42 points while Andy Kramarchyk had (11) to help Walton’s overcome a half-time deficient to win 71-63 over Mama Mia’s. Mark Hixon had 38 points in a losing effort for Mama Mia’s.

Walton’s – 71: Bobby Hanson (42), Andy Kramarchyk (11) Mama Mia’s Cafe – 63: Mark Hixon (38) Game Four: Nemer Chrysler – 69 v. D’Andrea’s – 59 Nemer Chrysler edged D’Andrea’s 69 – 59 as Phil Fitzpatrick led the way with a game high 26 points.

Mike Bently and Matt Truex each had 18 points in the winning effort by Nemer. Tom Welch had 24 points, while Rory Wilson poured in 22 for D’Anderea’s and Greg Greico chipped in 13 points.

Nemer Chrysler – 69: Phil Fitzpatrick (26), Mike Bentley (18), Matt Truex (18) D’Andrea’s – 59: Tom Welch (24), Rory Wilson (22), Greg Greico (13)

St. Michael’s College Volleyball VERMONT — The Saint Michael’s College women’s volleyball team fell twice last week, losing to regionally-ranked University of New Haven, 3-0, before being defeated by 2017 NCAA Tournament qualifier Southern Connecticut State University, 3-0, during its season finale on Saturday. New Haven is the top-ranked team in the East Region in the most recent

NCAA poll; has won the last two Northeast-10 Conference Championships, and six of the last 10; and has qualified for the last 12 NCAA Tournaments.

Against Southern Connecticut, first-year Grace Fornabia (Saratoga Springs/Saratoga Central Catholic) posted three kills, four aces, three digs, three blocks, and two assists, while Barton rattled off five kills, eight digs, and an ace.

Jay’s Bar & Grill Tuesday Night Memorial Open 8 Ball Tournament WEEK #8 - NOVEMBER 6 1st - Marc Roggen 2nd - Ray Boyce 3rd - Sue Brooks DFL - Trevor Heidt Points Standings: Mark Sharadin – 23

Jim Brooks – 21 Marc Roggen – 20 Sue Brooks – 11 Ray Boyce – 9 Cheryl Sharadin - 8 Marc Roggen had an 8 Ball Break against Cheryl Sharadin.

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Week of November 9 – November 15, 2018

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club

SRYCMA/Saratoga Honda Youth Basketball League

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is registering now for USFSC Learn to Skate classes this fall on: Sundays from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Fall session #2 runs through Dec. 16.

These are the only classes in the area sanctioned by US Figure Skating in the area. Please visit to www. saratogalearntoskate.com to register.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration is now open with a skills assessment on Sunday, Nov. 11 and the first practice on Monday, Nov. 12. The first game is Sunday, Dec. 2. Practices are one-hour long starting at 5:30 p.m. through 9:15 p.m. with games every Sunday starting at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Mike Laudicina at 518-583-9622, ext. 145 or mike. laudicina@srymca.org.

West Mountain School’s (WMS) Ski Swap 2018

The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region Announces Two New Scholarship Opportunities for 2019

GLENS FALLS — WMS invites consignors (individuals and ski and sport shops) to sell new and used gear during the Annual Ski Swap at West Mountain. Collect all your gently used gear, spiff it up, and drop it off at West Mountain on Friday, November 9 between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. with price tags and consignment sheets filled out.

Drop off of consignment items: West Mountain Friday, Nov. 9 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sale at West Mountain: Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Pikc-Up of unsold items/sale: Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. - noon For more information, visit www. westmtn.net/wms-ski-swap-nov-10th.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Pat and Sven Peterson Dance Scholarship will be offering a Winter/ Spring Scholarship as well as the annual Summer scholarship. The deadline to apply for the Winter/Spring scholarship is Sunday, November 18, 2018. All applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, December 3, 2018.

The scholarship funds must be used for a dance intensive program between December 26, 2018 - June 20, 2019.

The Summer scholarship application deadline is Sunday, April 28, 2019.

All applicants will be notified of their

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status by Monday, May 20, 2019. The scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a dance workshop or intensive workshop. The scholarship is given on the basis of the applicant’s past dance experience and potential to make a contribution in dance to the applicant’s local dance community or to the field of dance in general. Preference is given to those who are in the Capital District and those who have not recently received a scholarship from the Dance Alliance.

You must be a current student member of the Dance Alliance, grade 7 through sophomore year in college.

Gavin Park Open Gym SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gavin Park will have a free drop-in program for the community. The basketball gym will be open from 3 - 5 p.m. MondayFriday for anyone to use. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton; for additional information you can call 518-584-9455.

Therapy Dogs Needed at Lake Avenue School SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lynn O’Rourke, a reading specialist at Lake Avenue School, runs a reading program with therapy dogs in her classroom. With only two dogs this

year, O’Rourke is looking for more that are certified to read with the students. Contact Lynn O’Rourke at l_orourke@saratogaschools.org or call 518-584-3678.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission for its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature numerous artists, authors, photographers, crafters and other vendors with goods for sale in a holiday marketplace setting. Vendors interested in participating in the event should contact Brien Bouyea at 518-584-0400, ext. 133 or bbouyea@racingmuseum.net.

Saratoga Recreation Deptartment Intro to Ice Skating Program Join the early Fall Intro to Ice Skating and get a jump on the season!

Registrations are going on nowl. Early Bird registration is open through Nov 5. Visit www.saratoga-springs.org/151/ Recreation-Department for more information and other programs.

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War Dancer Moves to Saratoga Photos provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — War Dancer (2010 WAR FRONT / DEED I DO) will stand in Saratoga Springs for the 2019 season as part of the Irish Hill and Dutchess Views Stallions roster at Irish Hill Century Farm.

War Dancer, with earnings of $1,068,927, won or placed in nine Graded Stakes, including the $500,000 Virginia Derby. The millionaire son of International super sire, War Front, will stand for $7,500 LFSN. Irish Hill Century Farm is a thoroughbred breeding facility conveniently located just ten minutes from the Saratoga Race Course.

“We’re pleased to have the opportunity to stand War Dancer. He checks all the boxes for breeders looking to get their mare to a top son of War Front” said Michael Lischin, managing

member of Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions LLC. The facility currently stands seven stallions, including four of the leading stallions in New York.

War Dancer, LLC President, Robin Malatino added, “We are excited about having War Dancer stand closer to home, not only for

the convenience of breeding our own mares, but to accommodate mare owners looking to breed to him.”

War Dancer covered 200 mares in his first two years at stud, of which 100 were stakes performers / stakes producers. He will be available for inspection at the farm. For more information

on War Dancer or to book your mare please contact: Robin Malatino: robin@ sugarplumfarmsaratoga.com or Rick Burke or Michael Lischin: info@IHDVstallions.com War Dancer was foaled in 2010 at Claiborne Farm in

Kentucky. His sire, War Front, remains a top International Sire with 76 black type winners and 8 Champions to date. War Dancer stands in New York.

Follow War Dancer on his award-winning social media platform: wardancerstud.com