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THE NICE LIST
Local Couple Presents New Virtual Holiday Show by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
The Nice List – a new original holiday family musical featuring Broadway artists coming together virtually and produced by Masie Productions is available for free viewing this holiday season. Photo provided.
Checking In with Blue Streaks All-Time Leading Scorer
SARATOGA SPRINGS — This was the original plan: Santa and the elves, up on the big stage, in a theater filled with people. Then came the pandemic - What to do, What to do? Santa’s head elf had an idea. It would take the convincing of the whole North Pole, but what if this year’s merriment would continue holiday tradition by adopting the
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modern tools of technology? All seems virtually fine with going virtual - until a conflict over the annual naughty and nice list threatens to eradicate the entire gift-sharing season. Can Santa save Christmas? See Story pg. 24
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Dolly Cairns #3. Photo provided. See Story pg. 31
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SARATOGA
LIFE AND DEATH OF A BALLSTON PATRIOT
by Matt Grumo | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
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he last week of the year 1843 was a difficult time for Ballston farmer Uriah Gregory. On December 29, Uriah lost his beloved wife, Tamer, his partner of more than sixty-five years, with whom he shared a life in the earliest days of the new nation. Uriah Gregory was not a man who would be remembered as one of the leading figures in Saratoga County but his story is noteworthy because he was no doubt typical of thousands of other men who lived in this remarkable period in American history. Thanks to the story told to one of his granddaughters on a cold, gloomy January day near the end of his life, along with pension records and other source material, we are able to preserve a view into life in the earliest years of the settling of Ballston. Uriah Gregory had moved with his father and other family members from Wilton, Connecticut in the spring of 1776, most likely to Dunning Street (Malta) where his uncle, Michael Dunning, Sr. was an early founder. In July, 1777, just as General Burgoyne’s invasion was nearing its climax, he took a mortgage on his first farm, probably somewhere near where the Ballston Center church now stands. Along with many others in the path of the British, Uriah left the area and returned to Connecticut. Previously Uriah had seen militia service, first in New York City with Connecticut forces in the spring of 1776, and the following year in the 13th Albany Militia searching for Tories. Now back in Connecticut, he volunteered to serve as a sergeant with the Connecticut militia of Latimer’s Regiment being sent north to reinforce the American forces under General Gates seeking to block Burgoyne from reaching Albany. Arriving on the first day of the battle at Saratoga (Sept. 19, 1777), “I went right into the hottest of the
battle, where the bullets were flying all around me … the troops being dreadfully cut to pieces.” Although it is unclear whether he participated in the second day at Saratoga (Oct 7), Uriah did witness the surrender of Burgoyne’s army later that month. Tamer was a daughter of Hannah Rowland, who had recently married Michael Dunning, Sr., and she and Uriah wed in early 1778. Notwithstanding the ongoing dangers of the war, the pair set about the arduous work of building a life on the frontier. Uriah remembered an incident from those early years that no doubt caused a great strain on their relationship: My wife had a beautiful set of China, which she had placed upon a shelf against the wall of our frail house. I was dragging one day when the drag hit a stump, and it fell against the house, knocking them all to pieces. This was a great blow to us as well as grief to my wife, as there was not another piece of earthen ware in the whole country. Still there at the time of the British raid on Ballston in October, 1780, once again the couple, along with a new baby, removed themselves from harm’s way. By 1783 they were back in Ballston again, where they raised eight children and spent the remainder of their days. In 1792 they took a mortgage on land near the Mourningkill Creek and over the years built their new home which still stands on the corner of Charlton Rd. and Goode St. After the war, Uriah served his community throughout much of his life rising in the state militia to the rank of Lt. Colonel of the 32nd Regiment in 1803 and serving as a justice of the peace in Ballston for many of the years between 1800 and 1820. He most likely was one of the veterans who attended the fiftieth anniversary of the Fourth of July in 1826 in Ballston Spa and In 1832 he applied for and was granted a pension for his Revolutionary War service.
Daguerreotype believed to be the image of Uriah Gregory near the end of his life. Image provided.
According to his granddaughter, Uriah was vigorous until his very last days and just a few weeks prior to his death he is said to have driven a horse six miles to break it. Uriah bore his final illness “with Christian and soldier-like fortitude,” and on October 2, 1844, at the age of 90, the old Patriot left this earth and was buried next to Tamer and two of their children in Briggs Cemetery on Brookline Road in the Town of Ballston. Matt Grumo is an amateur historian who is retired from GE. For the past twenty-five years he has lived in the home originally built by Uriah Gregory in Ballston and has enjoyed researching the family of this early Ballston settler and Revolutionary War pensioner. He is currently finalizing a book to preserve this history for future generations. Matt can be reached via email at mattg47@verizon.net
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NEWS 3
Skidmore Grad makes Gov. Cuomo: Vaccines To Be Time Magazine List of Provided at No Cost to New Yorkers “Best Inventions of 2020”
State Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 18, 2020. Cuomo broadcasts live press briefings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A disinfection system co-created by Class of 2014 Skidmore College graduate Elliot “Mo” Kreitenberg has been named one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020. The Dimer GermFalcon - a disinfection system from Dimer UVC Innovations - disinfects the interior of an airplane with UVC light. “Roughly the size of a beverage cart, the GermFalcon uses the same UVC disinfection systems as hospitals to sanitize every surface of an aircraft’s interior before passengers board,” according to Time magazine. While not yet tested against COVID-19, the GermFalcon has
been effective against SARS and MERS, two other members of the coronavirus family.w The GermFalcon utilizes hospital-proven UVC light to quickly and effectively kill germs on all high touch surfaces of an airplane. Dimer is the company that created the appliance. Skidmore alumnus Leejay Pollacchi ’13, a marketing and design professional, is also part of the core project team and has been brought on as brand manager at Dimer, according to Skidmore College. Kreitenberg and Pollacchi, two longtime friends, were also college roommates and both studied management and business at Skidmore and played for the men’s baseball team.
ALBANY — With the vaccination process underway, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that COVID-19 Vaccines will be provided to New Yorkers free of charge. “In this state you do not pay for vaccinations, period. That is not true in other parts of the country,” Cuomo said. The vaccination process is currently in Phase I – which includes vaccinating priority healthcare workers, and nursing home and congregate care residents and workers. Phase II – which includes essential workers
and priority general public - is anticipated to begin in late January. A new state website has been created regarding the vaccines and may be viewed at: covid19vaccine. health.ny.gov. As COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations continue to climb, the governor said whether
the state will once again need to go to “Pause” mode is up to the behavior of residents through the holiday season. “The (potential) shutdown is in their hands, New Yorkers: celebrate smart, healthy holidays, hospital management – we don’t shut down,” Cuomo said.
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OBITUARIES
Joseph A. DeFrank, Jr. (DeFrancesco)
Barbara E. O’Brien
LAKE PLEASANT — Joseph A. DeFrank, Jr. (DeFrancesco), 87, passed December 12, 2020. Calling hours and funeral home service took place December 19, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to: Michael J Fox Foundation or The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame Goshen, NY. www. burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara E. O’Brien passed away on December 16, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held in spring and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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Ronald J. McCue
BALLSTON LAKE, NY — Ronald J. McCue, 86, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Ronald and Helen (Dugas) McCue. Ron graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School excelling as a punter and golfer/caddie, something he continued to enjoy throughout his life. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Army, where he would receive his training as a Meteorologist, a career he would continue for the next 35 plus years. While stationed at the Sault St. Marie, MI weather station, he would meet the love of his life, Delores, and wife of more than 63 years. A newlywed couple looking for adventure would begin their life together along with their not yet 2-year-old daughter, Susan, at the northmost point of the United States, Point Barrow Alaska NOAA weather station. Ron’s novice photography skills would capture and chronicle this part of their life
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in such a dramatic way, these pictures would later become an educational tool presented in many local elementary schools. Ron and Dee would eventually settle in Colonie, NY to raise their now three children. Ron was a man who throughout his life could build or fix almost anything, enjoying gardening, growing the most beautiful wave petunias and tomatoes that he would graciously give to family and friends. He later became an accomplished RC airplane builder and flier in the Ballston Lake Flying Club. He also loved fishing, always looking forward to the opening day of Walleye season at the beginning of May. Holidays especially Christmas were not always easy due to the work schedule of a meteorologist, but he would always find the time to prepare the 60+ year old family recipe for eggnog to share with family and friends. Ron retired from the National Weather Service in Albany in 1989, after 35 years of service. Throughout retirement he was able to enjoy his love of golf, not only playing but teaching many aspiring players, young and old at the Northway 8 Golf Shop. Throughout his life he instilled a proud work ethic in all his children and grandchildren. He was always happy to witness and appreciate each of his grandchildren’s achievements. He enjoyed Disney Vacation Club cruises and stayed at
Disney and later spent family vacations in Ocean Park, ME, and visited his brother and sister-in-law in Phoenix. He can finally say one of his favorite lines one last time, “hit the road Jack,” rest in peace dad. Ron was predeceased by his beloved parents. He leaves behind his loving wife Delores; children: a daughter Susan and her husband Michael Hartshorne, two sons, Stanley McCue and his fiancé Laurie and Bernard McCue and his wife Terry; a brother James McCue and his wife Jeri; his cherished grandchildren: Isabella (Sean) Underwood, Tony (Kaitlyn) Ientile, Kayleigh (Patrick) Fischer and Nicholas McCue, Marcus (Lucy) Valentine, Wesley (Jolie) Valentine and Stephanie Valentine; greatgranddaughters: rowan Quin Fischer and Charlotte Maben; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 23 at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. from 11:30 to 1 p.m. A procession to the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery will follow. Military honors will be bestowed at 2 p.m. Donations can be made to the WoundedWarriorProject.org or St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be expressed to the McCue family at Glenvillefuneralhome.com.
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
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Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Ongoing Text Message Phishing Schemes
COURT Bryan E. Gailor, 42, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Dec. 15 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Malta. Sentencing March 9, 2021. Merton E. Tyrel, 27, of Malta, was sentenced Dec. 6 to six months in jail, after pleading to felony assault.
Samples of illegitimate text messages asking recipients to update their driver license contact information. The messages link to a phony DMV website. Anyone who received such a text message should not provide any personal data and should delete it right away.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning New Yorkers of ongoing text message phishing schemes. These illegitimate text messages ask recipients to update their driver license contact information. The messages link to a phony DMV website. Anyone who received such a text message should not provide any personal data and should delete it right away. To help protect against phishing or smishing (SMS phishing) scams,
the NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) recommends the following precautions: *Exercise caution with all communications you receive, including those that appear to be from a trusted entity. Inspect the sender’s information to confirm the message was generated from a legitimate source. *Keep an eye out for telltale signs of phishing - poor spelling or grammar, the use of threats, the URL does not match that of the
legitimate site. If the message does not feel right, chances are it is not. • DON’T click on links embedded in an unsolicited message from an unverified source. • DON’T send your personal information via text. Legitimate businesses will not ask users to send sensitive personal information through text message. • DON’T post sensitive information online. The less information you post, the less data you make available to a cybercriminal
Raymond M. Barnett, 29, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Dec. 18 to criminal mischief felony. Sentencing March 11. Michelle L. King, 46, of Glens Falls, pleaded Dec. 17 to vehicular assault in the firstdegree, a felony, in Moreau. Sentencing March 4.
POLICE Natalie Anderson, 49, of Gansevoort, was charged for use in developing a potential attack or scam. For more information on phishing scams, as well as steps to mitigate a phishing attempt, visit
Dec. 17 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI, and speed not reasonable and prudent. Robert Nadeau, 38, of Troy, was charged Dec. 18 in Saratoga Springs with grand larceny in the third-degree, a felony. Jeremy Depasquale, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 8 with felony burglary, and petit larceny – a misdemeanor. Zachary Skellie, 25, of Stillwater, was charged Dec. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield the right-of-way. Rachel Flores, 38, of Rotterdam, was charged Dec. 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt in the seconddegree, a misdemeanor.
the NYS Office of Information Technology Services Phishing Awareness resources page: its. ny.gov/resources. For more information about DMV, visit dmv.ny.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga PLAN has been named recipient of two Conservation Partnership Program grants awarded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in coordination with the Land Trust Alliance. The $52,200 in grants will be used to support trail maintenance and protection of natural resources. A $36,000 Capacity Grant
will be used for trail maintenance projects, allowing for the unveiling of new trails, like newly opened Barkersville Trails, and those waiting in the wings, like Glowegee Creek and the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trails. A $16,200 Transactional Grant will be used to officially close out the conservation process for Burke Forest, a gorgeous 80 acres property known locally as Irish Hill.
SCAS Receives $250K Grant From Saratoga County For Rebuilding of Fairgrounds Grandstand BALLSTON SPA — In November, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted on a $250,000 matching grant to the Saratoga County Agricultural Society, to rebuild the grandstand at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.
SCAS is in the process of finalizing its plans and fundraising to raise the matching funds for the project. For more information or to make a donation, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at 518-885-9701 or email susan@ saratogacountyfair.org
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Saratoga Nonprofit BMB Awarded Grant to Help Support Those Living with Medical Needs & Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beyond My Battle (BMB), a Saratoga-based nonprofit providing emotional support to those managing illness or disability and their caregivers, was named as a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Arnold Cogswell Health Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. “Those managing any kind of illness or disability, be it as patient or caregiver, are working with limited energy, time, and perhaps mobility. Our offerings at Beyond My Battle are not only great for coping with the stress and sadness of diagnosis, but they are also extremely accessible. People can access our services from the comfort and safety of their home – which is important for this community with or without the presence of COVID,” said Executive Director, Martel Catalano, in a statement.
Among the programs the grant will support are BMB’s weekly virtual support groups, to which there is a group for caregivers and one for patients living with any kind of physical illness, disease, or disability (www.beyondmybattle. org/support-groups). Funding will also support the addition of more e-books and art-based tools to BMB’s online toolkit in an effort to bring more therapeutic strategies to their community. Beyond My Battle (BMB) is a Saratoga-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability. Through emotional support and educational resources rooted in mindfulness, awareness, and compassion, BMB works to cultivate emotional awareness and provide an engaged, resilient approach to life with health-related uncertainty. To learn more about BMB, visit www. beyondmybattle.org.
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Holiday Heroes Project Food Drive
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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Place Wreaths at Saratoga National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America
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More than 3,000 pounds of food were collected during the Sterling Homes Real Estate Holiday Heroes Project Food Drive and donated to the Regional Food Bank of NENY. Photo provided.
BALLSTON SPA — Sterling Homes Real Estate, located in Ballston Spa, collected more than 3,000 pounds of food during its Holiday Heroes Project Food Drive. The company’s food drive project is a movement to address the growing needs of hunger, income loss, and isolationism exacerbated by the current pandemic state, record job loss, and seasonal depression.
The donations were collected by the Regional Food Bank of NENY. The Regional Foodbank supports 23 counties and over 1,000 different agencies throughout those counties and estimates they serve approximately 400,000 families each month. For more information on the foodbank, go to: www. regionalfoodbank.net. For more information about Sterling Homes, go to: sterlinghomesrealestate.com.
SCHUYLERVILLE — On Saturday, December 19, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York troops particiapated in Wreaths Across America, a national initiative to pay tribute to veterans. More than 25 girls from the Clifton Park Service
Unit layed thousands of wreaths at markers throughout the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America began in 1992 at Arlington National Cemetery. Now, every December hundreds of thousands
of wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves at National and State cemeteries each year to remind people to remember, honor and teach about our nation’s veterans and their families. For more information visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
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Special City Council Meeting to End 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — A special City Council meeting will take place 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The meeting is anticipated to be broadcast via the city of Saratoga Springs website. Regular City Council meetings – typically held at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month – resume Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
Candidate Announces Mayoral Campaign for Saratoga Springs in 2021 SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Snyder, a lifelong Saratogian, former bartender, civil servant, mayoral staffer, and current substitute teacher in Saratoga Springs’ public schools, announced his candidacy Dec. 14 for mayor of Saratoga Springs. Snyder was raised in Saratoga Springs and graduated from the University at Albany in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in English. He launches his campaign with the endorsement of Run for Something, a national grassroots organization that aims to “recruit and support young, diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build sustainable power for Democrats in all 50 states.” The organization itself launched in
January 2017 and reports 525 Run for Something candidates are thus far on the ballot across the country in fall 2020. Snyder had worked as executive assistant to current city Mayor Meg Kelly. He resigned his position last July, citing as reasons “City Hall’s shameful silence on the clashes between Back the Blue marchers and peaceful demonstrators in support of racial justice, and on the county Sheriff ’s violent dispersal of the protestors against systemic racism.” All five City Council member seats – four commissioners and one mayor - are up for vote in November 2021. Of these five seats, Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan has announced she will not seek re-election.
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Town of Wilton Adopts 2021 Budget WILTON — The Wilton Town Board has adopted the Town’s 2021 budget which reflects an overall decrease of nearly 9% from the previous year’s budget. The Town Supervisor, John Lant, has prepared a conservative budget, recognizing the continued decrease in sales tax collections while not using existing fund balance to balance the budget. Next year marks Wilton’s 39th year with no town tax, according to a statement issued by the town. The 2021 budget does not include debt financing. The Town’s total budget for 2021, $8.2 million, is apportioned to the Town’s General Fund and Highway Fund for $5 million and $3.2 million, respectively.
Budgeted sales tax for 2021 is 5% less than what was budgeted for the prior year, reflecting the current downward trend in sales tax collections, largely driven by decreased foot traffic in local stores resulting from the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus. Budgeted payroll decreased by 1% from the prior year in the General Fund, and increased by 3% in the Highway Fund, resulting in a two percent overall increase in payroll expense for the Town. The decrease in the General Fund payroll was achieved through efficiencies created by crosstraining staff. Budgeted General Fund expenditures for the Town’s two
largest activities, governmental support and culture and recreation, decreased by 8% and 11%, respectively. The decreases result from timing of project completion, a decrease in staffing levels and equipment purchases, and a decrease in planned spending for activities. Supervisor Lant has included funds in the 2021 budget for increased patrol by Sherriff ’s Deputies. The Town Board is also providing funding for the addition of an ice rink at the pavilion to provide Wilton residents with an additional, safe activity to enjoy during the winter months. The Town of Wilton’s 2021 budget can be found at www. townofwilton.com.
Fingerpaint, Knox Lane Partner for Fingerpaint’s “Next Stage of Growth” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Knox Lane, a leading middlemarket investment firm focused on the consumer and services sectors, announced on Dec. 16 a strategic investment in Fingerpaint. Founded by Ed Mitzen in 2008, Fingerpaint has provided integrated marketing services to a growing roster of healthcare clients, specifically in pharmaceutical, rare disease and gene therapy, resulting in 12 straight years of significant revenue growth and expansion.
“We are pleased to welcome Knox Lane as Fingerpaint’s partner, and believe this investment is a testament to the strength of our platform,” said Mitzen, in a prepared statement. “Like our company, the Knox Lane team has a strong sense of culture and values. We look forward to leveraging their operational expertise and unique insights to execute on our shared growth initiatives and capitalize on new and exciting opportunities. Knox Lane is the ideal partner
for Fingerpaint’s next stage of growth. This is an exciting day for our team and our clients.” Fingerpaint employs more than 400 across its five offices in Saratoga Springs, New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Jersey, and California. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In February 2020, Fingerpaint enhanced its healthcare advisory capabilities through the acquisition of 1798, a market access and commercialization firm that specializes in healthcare consulting services, including patient and provider access services, financial impact analysis and analytics, competitive intelligence, and pullthrough solutions.
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Adirondack Trust Community Fund Awards $80K To 37 Local Non-Profit Organizations SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (ATCCF/ Community Fund) announced its independent advisory committee has awarded LendA-Hand Grants to 37 local nonprofit organizations. Since 2012, Lend-A-Hand
Grants have been awarded annually using community funds from ATCCF’s annual Autumn of Giving Match Campaign. Because of the economic stresses COVID-19 has placed on businesses and individuals, the Adirondack Trust Company fully funded this year’s grant efforts,
donating $77,000 in lieu of the typical Match Campaign. “There was absolutely no question when it came to funding this year’s grants,” said Adirondack Trust Company President and CEO Charles V. Wait, Jr., in a statement. “Ensuring the Community Fund’s perpetuation and its ability
to assist so many incredible nonprofits was a top priority, but the best part is that, even though the community didn’t have to donate this year, so many did.” Lend-A-Hand Grants help local nonprofits throughout Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties obtain
critical funding for a diverse spectrum of needs: combatting food insecurity, improving living conditions, providing medical supplies and personal protective equipment, and more. Recipients of the awards and remarks can be viewed at atccf. org/2020-grants.
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BUSINESS
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
Hudson River Community Credit Union Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Totals Donates $20,000 to Local Youth Centers Top $1.4 Million SARATOGA SPRINGS — This year’s Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program has topped $1.4 million. The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program has no administrative fees and donates 100% of donations received to charities in their market areas. The company matches each donation dollar for dollar and has been doing so for the past 34 years, raising over $30 million for local charities. Donations collected through as of Dec. 20 are $724,227, with the Stewart’s match, the total is
over $1,448,000. Holiday Match funds are collected from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day in each of the 339 shops. Local childrens’ organizations are encouraged to apply for funding online at stewartsshops.com. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2021. All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. A listing of all the local organizations that received funds last season is available online.
CORINTH — Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) announced this week it has made a donation of $20,000 to support local youth centers in the Capital Region. Recipients included the Saratoga Regional YMCA Corinth Branch After School Enrichment Program and the Glens Falls Area Youth Center. Each location received $10,000 to help support their efforts in the community.
The donation is in line with previous annual contributions made by HRCCU to youth centers in the area as part of its Give4Kids fundraising efforts. Over the past eight years, HRCCU has raised more than $150,000 for local youth centers within the communities it serves. Donations have been used to purchase new equipment, supplies and provide scholarships for students.
Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) is a notfor-profit financial cooperative whose mission is to make life better for its members. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school located within Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Rensselaer counties or the Towns of Cohoes, Watervliet or Green Island and their immediate families are eligible to join.
Stronger Together: Help Support Local Service Employees Hundreds of local service employees are out of a job or have had their incomes drastically reduced due to the Coronavirus. And even worse, small company employers may never open again. For those workers, unemployment insurance and possible federal subsidies will not cover their short term and future costs. An example is Larry Jenks who operates a barber shop on Washington Street. While his overhead costs continue, he has seen a fifty percent decrease in his customers. Larry has followed
all government rules on physical safety but has a fear he will not survive as a local business. Most Saratogians would like to help these service employers. So, if you can afford it, here are some simple suggestions: shop at locally owned stores, tip generously at restaurants, and leave a couple of dollars extra on the counter for the service employee. These local employees are your neighbors, youth sport coaches, and volunteers for dozens of community organizations. Let’s assist them through this crisis.
Larry Jenks of Larry’s Barber Shop. Photo provided
Home of the Good Shepherd Supports Downtown Businesses SARATOGA SPRINGS — With 2020 coming to a close, it has become apparent that, now more than ever, it takes a community to get through these difficult times. We have all watched the devasting effects COVID-19 has had on our local businesses and many of those local businesses
have had to close because they could not support themselves. In the spirit of the holidays, Denise A. Coté CEO of Home of the Good Shepherd, has made an extremely generous donation to support the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) by purchasing gift cards
for all of the employees at Home of the Good Shepherd. Home of the Good Shepherd has five Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living Communities located throughout Saratoga County and it is one of the largest employers in Saratoga County with over 300 employees. Coté purchased gift cards for all staff totaling over $17,000 to support our local businesses. Coté stated, “I am very thankful to all the staff that have been here day in and day out going above and beyond to keep our residents safe and healthy.” “I also see the devasting effects the virus has had on our local economy and I wanted to not only thank our staff, but also support these businesses.”
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Wellspring Receives $40K Donation from The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs for New Building SARATOGA COUNTY — Wellspring, the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County residents, has received a charitable contribution in the amount of $40,000 from The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs. The donation supports the
development of Wellspring’s planned new facility, located just south of exit 13 on Rt. 9 in Malta, which is anticipated to be completed in October 2021. The new building will replace Wellspring’s existing facility at 480 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, and allow the organization to
provide more impactful programs and services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Saratoga County. To learn more about Wellspring’s mission, services and programs, visit www.wellspringcares.org, call their office at 518-583-0280 or reach their hotline at 518-584-8188.
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Cool Insuring Agency, Inc. Acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. QUEENSBURY — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Cool Insuring Agency, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1857, Cool Insuring Agency provides commercial, personal, and life and health insurance and consulting services to clients across the Northeastern United States from offices in Queensbury and Latham. The agency specializes in serving construction and healthcare industry clients, as well as
governments and municipalities, which together account for more than half of its revenues. Anthony Mashuta, Ira Neifeld and their associates will continue to operate from their current locations. “Cool Insuring Agency has operated for more than 160 years and is viewed as the premier independent agency in Upstate New York. Their specialties align closely with our construction, healthcare, senior living and
public entity practices,” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company has operations in 49 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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Saratoga Hospital Launches New Service To Help Coordinate Care For Patients With Serious Illnesses SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has launched a new clinical navigation program that provides hands-on guidance for patients with serious illnesses to assist patients unaccustomed to navigating the healthcare system — from diagnosis to treatment plan and follow-up care. “Our goal is to reduce the stress and challenges that patients face during a difficult, often frightening time,” Kelly Bailey, nurse practitioner, who heads the new program, said in a statement. “By connecting them to the appropriate care team as early as possible, we help patients move from that first clinical finding to treatment in a timely manner. The idea for a more formal approach took hold after Bailey was diagnosed with cancer and, while undergoing chemotherapy, heard firsthand how long some patients waited for a diagnosis and treatment plan. One of the most common reasons for the delay was that patients were unfamiliar with the process. After she recovered, Bailey
proposed a solution to Saratoga Hospital leadership. Within months, the Clinical Navigation Program was up and running at Saratoga Hospital Medical Offices – Wesley. The clinical navigation team starts by sitting down with the patient, helping them understand and digest their test results, describing next steps, and arranging the appointments that will lead to a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan. Most patients are referred
to the program to follow up on a clinical finding discovered during a visit to the Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center or a Saratoga Hospital urgent care center. Others are referred by their primary care provider. Patients can also reach out to the program without a referral. The Clinical Navigation Program is located at 119 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For an appointment, call 518-8866030. To learn more, go to www. saratogahospital.org.
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EDUCATION
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
St. Rose Says Hello to Budget Cuts, Goodbye to Arts (Again) by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY
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s part of a multi-year attempt to balance their budget, the College of Saint Rose approved a plan to close 16 bachelor’s, six master’s degree, and three certificate programs.
“It is no secret that weighty financial challenges are pressing on colleges and universities throughout the country. The higher education sector is in a period of real transformation. We are being proactive by making hard decisions now, as painful as they are,” said Interim President Marcia White.
Historic Cuts To reduce academic expenses by $5.97 million, programs in the School of Arts and Humanities will be particularly hard hit. Others on the chopping block include programs in the Education, Business, Mathematics and Sciences departments. These closures will eliminate 33 of the College’s tenured and tenuretrack faculty positions by December of next year. Eight visiting faculty contracts will not be renewed. Earlier this year, the College made an additional $8 million in administrative and staff expense reductions.
Orphaning a Vibrant Arts Community Estimated to directly affect only 14% of students currently enrolled at Saint Rose, the larger impact of these cuts will change the educational landscape of the entire region. “Their arts programs fueled the community in such a number of ways – they were the center of the arts community here. It will fundamentally change the arts ecosystem of the Capital Region that St. Rose was a part of,” said Elizabeth Dubben. “So many professional artists, designers, and arts educators across the state have gone there. It is such a high-quality, rigorous program and very accessible,” she said. Dubben, who earned her BFA from the College in 2005 and Masters in 2009, has emerged as a powerhouse in the local art world. Her impressive resume includes founding Albany’s Amrose Sable Gallery, serving as the Saratoga Arts Exhibition Director, currently the Executive Director of Collar Works, and the Entrepreneurial Artist
Esther Massry Gallery at the Massry Center for the Arts at the College of Saint Rose. It is the 2020 exhibition ‘Two Truths: Laylah Ali and Kenny Rivero’ curated by St. Rose alumni Elizabeth Dubben and Kathy Greenwood.
“Their arts programs fueled the community in such a number of ways – they were the center of the arts community here. It will fundamentally change the arts ecosystem of the Capital Region that St. Rose was a part of,”
said Elizabeth Dubben (St. Rose alumna).
Initiative Coordinator and Lecturer at Skidmore College under Arts Administration.
Squeezing Out the Arts This is the second time in five years budgetary cuts at Saint Rose have dealt a devastating blow to their arts programs. “The arts programs are always the first to get cut. This is a question of; what are the priorities of our
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society? We have no problem consuming the arts. In hard times especially, everyone gravitates towards the arts, but artists still struggle to be valued and paid fairly and equitably for their work,” said Dubben. Combining a rigorous, quality, arts education with the business acumen necessary to make it a financial success is Dubben’s specialty, and she is grateful for the arts appreciation she’s experienced in her various roles within this passionate community.
“When students are connected to arts programming, their outcomes across the board are better. It helps improve their critical thinking, test scores, their mental health and so much more. The benefits are connected across curriculums,” she said.
Fighting Hits Close to Home While these cuts may take a while to be felt in the larger community, they hit especially close to home for Dubben, not only because of her arts career, but also because her husband, Rob O’Neil, a Saint Rose photography professor for decades, will be one of those looking for a new job. “Thankfully, there’s a little bit of time to figure out what the next step for us is. There’s a big grieving process that he and his fellow colleagues are going through now. It was such an incredible program and it’s impacting so many people’s lives. It’s a big loss for our community,” said Dubben. So, what’s the best way to help conserve the arts in your community? “Buy from local artists. Shop small. Contribute to the arts. Put a little bit of money behind your desire to elevate and conserve them. Show artists with your wallet that you value them,” she said.
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Libraries Close, Switch to Pick-Up Only Caffe Lena Offers Free SARATOGA COUNTY — Several libraries in Saratoga County have announced changes this week due to the increasing spread of COVID-19. The Saratoga Springs Public Library building will be closed to the public until Monday, Dec. 28. Digital materials and virtual programs will be available. Librarians will be available by phone, e-mail, and chat to answer questions Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., and on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (They are closed Dec. 24 and 25).
Library return drops will be open however, borrowers are encouraged to hold on to any items they have checked out until the building reopens. There are no fines for overdue materials, and the period for items on hold will be extended.
in the front porch bin. Materials will be kept in quarantine for 4 days or more upon return and will remain on patron’s accounts until that time is up.
For more information, go to www.sspl.org
The Town of Ballston Community Library is open for Curbside Service only. Curbside pickup hours will remain the same as pop-in hours. Staff is available by phone during these hours for assistance. toblibrary.sals.edu
The Schuylerville Public Library will revert to Curbside Service and will be offering computer use time by appointment only. Library returns should be placed
For more information, go to schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu, or call 518-695-6641.
Instruments & Lessons
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Knowing that times are tough, and that music gives us strength and comfort, Caffe Lena’s Board of Directors has allocated $5,000 for scholarships to the Caffe Lena School of Music. Both tuition and an instrument will be provided to eligible children and adults. Children ages 7 – 12 can study banjo, fiddle, guitar, ukulele, tin whistle and fiddle tunes. Each session consists of 10 weekly,
virtual 40-minute lessons, with additional help provided outside of group lessons as needed. Adult classes are taught online by some of the folk world’s best teachers. Each session consists of four weekly lessons. To see what sessions will be starting soon, and more information, email School of Music program coordinator Vivian Nesbitt at musicschool@ caffelena.org, or go to www. caffelena.org/school.
Schuylerville Kids “Caught Eating Veggies”
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County’s Farm to School Coordinator, Nicolina Foti. All photos provided.
SCHUYLERVILLE — The students at Schuylerville Elementary were very excited to get “caught” eating their vegetables! Sarah Keen, the Foodservice Manager at Schuylerville Central School District, partnered with local King Brothers Dairy to provide a “Caught Eating Veggies” contest the week of December 7. If students were “caught” eating their vegetables they would receive a ticket. The tickets were collected for each class and counted. At the end of the week, the top class in each grade won an ice cream party donated by King Brothers Dairy. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County’s Farm to School Coordinator, Nicolina Foti asked students about their experience,
vegetables they tried, and what their favorites were. “This was so well received! Multiple parents emailed to tell me how excited their kids were about the contest, and even kids who pack lunch were begging their parents to put veggies in it. The kitchen went through nearly double our usual quantities of veggies during the contest. It was so nice to do something fun and ‘normal’,” said Keen. The Farm to School program for Saratoga county has been working to keep things going during these unfortunate and unusual times of COVID-19. It was excellent to get back into the school and get to hear firsthand how this program impacts students all over our county, said Foti.
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Vaccines On the Way Arriving in New York Dec. 15
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY ALBANY – New York’s first vaccine delivery – via Pfizer – is anticipated to arrive Dec. 15 and provide enough doses for 170,000 New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week. Additional Moderna vaccines are expected to arrive in New York later in December. Nationally, by month’s end, it is anticipated there will be sufficient doses to vaccinate 20 million people nationwide, or about 6% of Americans.
The first vaccines to arrive will target seniors and staff in nursing homes, and health care workers, Cuomo said. There are about 85,000 nursing home residents and about 130,000 staff in New York. “You won’t complete that with the first 170,000 (Pfizer doses) but two weeks later we’re supposed to get a Moderna tranche – they haven’t given us a number on that yet.” There are about 600,000 health care workers in the state. Vaccine priority for health care workers will be given to those employed in ICU’s and emergency rooms. See Story pg. 32/Back Cover
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RELIGION
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
Places of Worship
*Wheelchair Accessible
Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Christian Restoration Ministries
Galway United Methodist Church
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.
2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)
Adirondack Friends Meeting
Christian Science Church
Grace Church
27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith Chapel
250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville Contact: 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga
Church of Christ at Halfmoon
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m
Bacon Hill Reformed Church*
Community Alliance Church
560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.
257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs
Congregation Shaara Tfille*
Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.
84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.
Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church*
Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Rev’d Charles Wallace | Mid-day Prayer: Monday - Friday 12 p.m. | Services: Wednesday 12 p.m. Saturday 5p.m. Sunday 8a.m. & 10 a.m
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community
Burnt Hills Baptist Church
349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior
Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa
768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)
Christ Community Reformed Church
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa
1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church*
Full Gospel Tabernacle
15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.
207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | gracefellowship.com Pastor Isaac Denton Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020 RELIGION
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*Wheelchair Accessible
Next Level Church
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Schuylerville United Methodist Church
Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Northway Church
912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues
770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.
716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)
971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church*
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*
48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Old Stone Church (American Baptist)
St. Luke’s on the Hill
159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.
40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.
Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor John Iseman Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | www.stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC)
Shenendehowa United Methodist
Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center
1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.
St. Thomas Anglican Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Abundant Life Church
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*
2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Saratoga Chabad
Unity Church in Albany
130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com
21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.
Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
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Food
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Marquette-Braised Beef Brisket
YIELDS: 6 servings ACTIVE TIME: 45 mins | TOTAL TIME: 4 hrs 30 mins
INGREDIENTS:
by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
Photos provided.
• 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket*, fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 cups of Fossi Stone’s Marquette*
• 2 tart apples*, finely chopped, plus 1/2 tart apple, peeled and chopped, for garnish (optional)
• 1 cup red wine vinegar • 4 juniper berries, smashed • 2 teaspoons white peppercorns • 2 carrots*, finely diced • 1 celery rib, finely diced • 2 garlic cloves*, thinly sliced • 4 large onions*, thinly sliced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup raisins • 1 bay leaf • 1 teaspoon chopped thyme* • 3/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
INSTRUCTIONS:
T
he Fossil Stone Vineyard bottles of wine almost seem to glitter on display tables at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market: The golden hue of La Crescent, the ruby glow of Marquette, the fiery dark pink of their Rose, a blend of the two.
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the beef brisket with the Marquette, red wine vinegar, juniper berries, white peppercorns, carrots, celery, garlic, and 1 of the onions. Close the bag, pressing out any air, and refrigerate the brisket overnight or for up to 2 days.
Fossil Stone is among the market’s newest vendors, joining in late August. But for owners Michael and Kelly Spiak making wine is not new. Their journey, like much of farming, is all about having a passion and the patience to transform that passion into products.
2. Preheat the oven to 275°. Strain the marinade, discarding the solids. Pat the brisket dry. In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the brisket to a large plate. Add the remaining 3 onions and the 2 finely chopped apples to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 7 minutes.
For Michael Spiak, passion began while traveling through New Zealand with the military. “New Zealand was blanketed with vineyards, which I had a strange fascination with,” he says. “I loved everything about them … the posts, the vines, the grapes, and of course the wine.” He and his wife Kelly owned land in Greenfield Center. They decided in 2006 to try growing grapevines. Their first wines came from vines planted in 2009, and they began selling wine in 2014. Today, Fossil Stone consists of more than 3,000 wines and a winery barn. A tasting room is set to open next summer. The Spiaks grow cold-hardy French hybrid grapes developed by University of Minnesota viticulturist Peter Hamstead to produce LaCrescent – a crisp white with hints of apricot – and Marquette – a smooth medium-bodied red with hints of cherry
and plum. They also craft a Rose from a 30-70 blend of Marquette and LaCrescent. “It is darker than most Roses,” says Spiak, “but don’t let that fool you. It behaves very much like a Rose.” At Fossil Stone, winter is a time to craft wines before the growing cycle begins in late February when vines will be pruned prior to bud break in late April/early May. The grapes grow through late summer and are harvested in fall. Fossil Stone wines pair well with many winter farmers’ market offerings, such as beef brisket. “I used to work for the Saratoga North Creek Railroad as a locomotive engineer,” Michael Spiak recalls. “The chef on board used our Marquette to make a wine reduction and poured it over a broiled brisket and then paired it with our Marquette.” “It was delicious.” The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter: www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter.
3. Return the brisket to the casserole and add the raisins, bay leaf, thyme, and the strained marinade. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover and braise in the oven for about 3 hours, until the meat is very tender; turn the brisket halfway through cooking. 4. Carefully transfer the brisket to a plate; cover and keep warm. Strain the cooking liquid into a heatproof measuring cup, pressing down on the solids. Wipe out the casserole and add the cooking liquid and chicken stock. Boil over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the brisket across the grain and garnish with the chopped apple. Serve with the sauce and a glass of Fossil Stone’s Marquette. MAKE AHEAD: The brisket can be refrigerated in the sauce, whole or sliced, for up to 2 days. Rewarm in the oven. Recipe by Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo for Food & Wine.
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
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The Christmas Eve Feast Hello my Foodie Friends !
Our most relished Christmas treasures come with the decorations, the scents of pine, the sounds of music and jingles, and for many, what happens in the kitchen. Many of our holiday traditions begin in the for Saratoga TODAY kitchen. We hold tight to our families’ holiday traditions, especially when it comes to food. There are foods such as; roasted chestnuts, savory smoked ham, fruity cakes, specialty cookies, and eggnog that we hold to as popular holiday traditions. These iconic foods are vital to holiday menus and are fully ingrained in the culture of the holiday, as they tend to be eaten solely during this time of the year.
by John Reardon
Coming together to celebrate the holidays becomes a time of giving. It is a time to be with your family and show your gratitude and appreciation of what you have. This holiday season, we may be more challenged than others in spending the holidays with those that we love. As we prepare for our smaller gatherings, I reminisce on some of my favorite Christmas Eve’s spent with those that are still with us, and some that I have lost in recent years. Through out the decades that have gone by, many of my memories include family and friends who cooked up incredible holiday feasts. I reflect on the Christmas traditions of mine and Paula’s Italian families in which the Christmas Eve Feast cannot be overlooked. In meeting my wife four decades ago, our first Christmas Eve together was spent at her parents’ home celebrating the Feast of Seven Fishes with all of the fish dishes presented that evening. Paula’s family was more traditional than mine, probably because my Dad was Irish so we had a little of each. I watched with a calm expression as my wife ate and relished the marinated fresh anchovies as
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A H CL AMS SAUCE T I W I N I LINGU N A SPICY RED I MUSSELS Linguini with Clams and Mussels in a Spicy Red Sauce is a great Italian pasta anytime of the year. It is a great option if your family likes their seafood pasta spicier and with a red tomato base. You can drink the sauce! It is a quick and delicious dish.
INGREDIENTS • 1 pound linguini • 2 tablespoons salt • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion diced • 1 bay leaf • 1 teaspoon oregano • 1 whole head of garlic peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground (or to taste) • 1 cup white wine Pinot Grigio • 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes crushed • 1 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and checked they are
tightly closed Note: Keep fresh clams and mussels in cold water with ice on top in the fridge until ready to cook • 1 dozen littleneck fresh clams scrubbed and checked they are tightly closed • 1, 8 oz bottle clam juice, if needed
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring large stock pot with water and salt to a boil. Keep simmering while making the sauce. 2. In a large skillet with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, black and red pepper and oregano and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add wine, bay leaf and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add fresh clams and mussels, stir and cover with lid. 3. Add the linguine to the boiling water at this point. Be sure to cook the linguini al dente (about 2 minutes short of done). 4. Simmer the clams and mussels while the linguine is cooking. The clams and mussels will be done when they have opened - about 2-5 minutes. Remove the cooked clams and mussels to a large warm bowl. Toss any that do not open. 5. Transfer the cooked linguini right from the pasta pot to the skillet. Combine the pasta and sauce thoroughly. If there is not enough sauce, add the clam broth at this point. Continue cooking over low heat for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with the shellfish. Either arrange in a big platter or individual serving bowls. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
part of the antipasto. Jumbo shrimp, baked clams, and fried calamari were also part of the first course, which, I ate too much of. Next an array of dishes began to come out of the kitchen. These included: the seafood salad, which is a combination of crab, shrimp, calamari, and lobster with celery, olive, and parsley in citronette, the Baccala salad with salted cod tossed with sweet cherry peppers, capers, and olives in a lemon dressing, and then the octopus salad, also known as Inslata di Polipi. This is where I stopped and stared at the cut up octopus tentacles sitting in front of me and I loudly proclaimed that, well, “I love Fried Baccala” and politely said I must have some. There are many ways to serve fish during the feast. Some people include as many as 12 or 13 dishes, including mussels in spaghetti, fried calamari, anchovies, sardines, whiting with lemon, scungilli, lobster fra diavolo, capellini with tuna sauce, branzino, sole, and shrimp scampi, or linguini with clam sauce. Meanwhile back at my house my Mom was cooking an Irish feast for my Dad of Roast turkey and stuffing, clove-studded baked ham, crispy goose fat potatoes, steamed Brussels sprouts, buttery sweet carrots, crispy parsnips, cranberry sauce, bread sauce and gravy. The holidays are about getting together and having a good time. It is about enjoying yourself and the people you are with. Cooking for the people you love is a gift in itself. Hold onto the traditions that have been created by generations past; or create your new ones. Enjoy your holiday season. Stop by Compliments to the Chef; your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to help you with your holiday gifts and culinary needs. We hope that 2021 brings many blessings, laughter, health, and happiness to you and your families. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen” Happy Holidays to all of our Foodie Friends!
Take Good Care, John & Paula
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New Documentary about Charles Evans Hughes Ties to the Adirondacks, Glens Falls and the Arts GLENS FALLS — The new feature documentary, My Native Air: Charles Evans Hughes and the Adirondacks, is premiering on-demand in a limited run from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. The 43-minute documentary tells the story of the life and career of Glens Falls native Charles Evans Hughes, his role in Adirondack forest land conservation and preservation of the springs at Saratoga Springs, and his connections with cultural attractions in the district such as The Hyde Collection art museum and Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, Fort Ticonderoga, Silver Bay Association in Hague, scenic Lake George, and Lady Tree
Lodge at Upper Saranac Lake. Co-produced by MDT Publishing and Snarky Aardvark Films, the film’s premiere is a major fundraiser to benefit the Arts District of Glens Falls and the Charles R. Wood Theater. Advance tickets are on sale at woodtheater.org for $15. The film, two years in the making, is the creative effort of filmmaker Caitlin Stedman, sound engineer Tom Appler, and history writer, author, and former longtime Post-Star reporter Maury Thompson. “We are not taking any revenue from the virtual screenings in order to assist the art community during this difficult economic time,” says Maury Thompson.
“The Wood Theater will use funds to continue and expand initiatives launched with recent state funding through the Glens Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative.” Singer-songwriter Ray Agnew, who composed and recorded
original theme music for the documentary, will be releasing a soundtrack album which will also benefit the Charles R. Wood Theater. The Charles R. Wood Theater’s mission is to promote cultural and artistic endeavors, thereby fostering
the economic development and improving the quality of life within the greater Glens Falls, New York, area. The 300-seat theater is located at 207 Glen Street in Glens Falls. For more information, visit woodtheater.org.
SPAC Board Recaps a Reimagined 2020 at Winter Meeting SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Just over seven months ago, SPAC took the unprecedented measure of cancelling its whole Summer season in the face of the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Taking that step felt literally like walking off a cliff,” SPAC President and CEO Elizabeth Sobol explained, as the Board of Directors for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center gathered virtually Dec. 10 for its winter board meeting. Like many cultural institutions around the world, 2020 at SPAC was remarkably different than initially planned. As a result of the cancellation of SPAC’s classical season, the organization’s earned income dropped by $6 million, or 60% of its budget. SPAC had projected a potential shortfall of over $1 Million, “a breathtaking gap that brought our very survival into question,” said Sobol. At the meeting, Sobol extended gratitude for the extraordinary generosity of the community, with which the potential deficit was eliminated leaving SPAC ending the year in the black.
The 2020 recalibration led to over 50 hours of online programming including: Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions in partnership with Caffè Lena; the SPAC Reimagined series of locallyshot dance videos that paid tribute to the 2020 classical season; the world premiere of Testament a radio play about Beethoven written by Damian Lanigan and co-produced with Saratoga Shakespeare Company, as well as exclusive performances by Joshua Bell and Time for Three filmed in Saratoga and at SPAC, and a GPSenabled work of public art in the Saratoga Spa State Park that used music to illuminate the natural environment created by Ellen Reid. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was unable to celebrate the completion and opening of its transformational new construction project, The Pines @ SPAC. Nonetheless, The Pines and its various indoor/outdoor spaces allowed SPAC to open its gates for over 200 events. Over 8,000 attendees came through the doors from July to December, just 50 people at a time, abiding by strict COVID-19 protocols.
SPAC Reimagined, captured from video teaser of performances shot on the SPAC grounds.
Fall of 2020 brought the launch of CulinaryArts@SPAC showcasing innovative chefs and restaurants in the region with safe, intimate dining events, and throughout the summer and fall, audiences attended wellness, art, dance and drumming classes; screenings of classic films, chamber music, orchestral music and dance; meetings and
gatherings that could not have happened safely in their usual indoor locations. All proceeds from the culinary, wellness, dance, drumming and art classes went back to chefs, farmers, teachers and practitioners. Given the uncertainties of what 2021 may bring with regard to the pandemic, SPAC is currently planning a number of potential
scenarios to present a season that will be ready to meet whatever the prevailing conditions are this Spring and Summer. “What we know is this,” said Sobol, “one way or another, there will be a SPAC season – and one way or the other, we are committed to ensuring a Saratoga presence by our beloved resident companies.”
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
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BOW-TIE CINEMA REOPENS IN SARATOGA SPRINGS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bow-Tie Cinemas on Dec. 18 reopened its Criterion Cinemas 11 & BTX on Railroad Place. In conjunction with its reopening, the theater has announced the following safety measures: • Remain home if you are sick: We will ask that if you have experienced any symptoms of illness of any kind in the 14 days prior to your visit, that you please refrain from entering the theater. If you have purchased tickets or concession items in advance but don’t feel that you should enter the theater for this or any other reason, we will gladly issue a full no questions asked refund through our touchless process. Just email your refund request to safecinema@bowtiecinemas.com and we will process it electronically. • Wear proper protective equipment: Bow Tie Cinemas employees will be wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing.
• Face masks: Face coverings will be mandatory for all guests in all parts of the theater unless eating and drinking in your auditorium seat. • Box Office: Plexiglass partitions will be in use at all box office, concession and bar stations. • Touchless Cash Exchange: We have enhanced our touchless ordering capabilities on the Bow Tie Cinemas Mobile App: Purchase tickets and order your favorite concessions with the touch of a button at no additional cost. Cash and credit/debit cards will still be accepted at our registers, but we encourage the use of our mobile app or lobby kiosks for a contact-free experience. • Reserved Seating: All seating will now be 100% reserved and advanced ticketing fees will be temporarily waived through our site and on the Bow Tie Cinemas Mobile App. • Limited Capacity: 50%+ of
the seats in each auditorium will be left unsold to allow for ample social distancing and seats will be sold in an alternating pattern so that each patron will have an empty seat on either side. • Safe social distancing: Social distancing markers and directional signage will remind you to maintain an appropriate distance from others, and restroom capacities will be limited. • Disinfect high-touch surfaces: Frequent touch points will be cleaned and sanitized by a dedicated staff member throughout the day. • Increased cleanings: Show times will be spaced farther apart to facilitate enhanced cleaning of auditoriums between shows. • Professional sanitization: Our regular nightly professional theater cleaning will be enhanced with additional sanitizing measures and attention to frequent touch points.
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The Nice List – a new original holiday family musical featuring Broadway artists coming together virtually and produced by Masie Productions is available for free viewing this holiday season.
Local Couple Presents New Virtual Holiday Show continued from front page... The story is told in a brand new 40-minute production called “The Nice List,” offered free during the month of December on YouTube, for family holiday enjoyment. “After the pandemic happened, the story evolved to be about Santa and the elves having to work by Zoom or video conferences,” says Elliott Masie, who along with wife Cathy operate Masie Productions – a boutique company that creates or co-produce shows that combines theater, engagement, technology and learning. They have been involved in 29 shows that have
been on Broadway. The Saratoga Springs couple are producers of the new family video musical. “Alan Muraoka, who has played Alan on Sesame Street for I think 20 years, is the director. He came to Cathy and me, along with our friend Telly Leung, who has been Aladdin on Broadway, and said: Hey, we’ve got this great show and maybe we can film it on green screen for people at home,” Masie says. “After that, one thing led to another. We found seven wonderful actors - filming themselves locally on their PC’s or their phone. The actors and musicians all worked virtually, and it was all put together. Two of our actors found the audio quality
of their apartments were horrible, but their closets were excellent!” Muraoka directed the production which was written by Phoebe Kreutz. Gary Adler – who served as the music director/ arranger for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular – was in charge of the music, and Michael Mindlin the choreography. “Everybody just had a blast. We have James (James Monroe Iglehart AKA Santa) – who’s the Tony Award winning Genie in ‘Aladdin,’ Telly Leung and some of the people from (the Tony Awardwinning musical) Avenue Q, and Sesame Street in there. Cathy and I are just delighted, it’s one of the most fun things we’ve done as
producers,” Masie says. “You know every day I probably get 12 invitations to see something where you pay online. I said: Let’s not do that, let’s just give it away. It was something we did in eight weeks with about $65,000. We were able to pay actors and it’s out there for people around the world to watching it for free,” Masie says. “The point that’s interesting to me is watching the elves and Santa learn how to work virtually.
Right now people are navigating the world and working remotely, so in some ways it’s a story about this moment – video conferencing and the like,” Masie says. “We think this is the right story to do right now. And the world needs a little uplift. Our only objective is that a lot of people see it.” To watch “The Nice List: an original holiday family musical,” and learn more about the cast, crew and people involved, go to: www.nicelistmusical.com.
Week of December 25 – December 31, 2020
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CORINTH Nathan Catailo sold property at 115 Hollister Rd to Eric Galvin for $229,000 Palma Property Management sold property at 6 Walnut St to A and B West River LLC for $140,000.
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Jill Phillips sold property at 29 Winners Circle to Douglas Kahan for $275,000
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Farone Amedore LLC sold property at 31 Ordelia Lane to David Hopper for $342,700
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Patrick Foxton sold property at 17 Holly Dr to Hannah Jones for $235,000 Saratoga North Properties LLC sold property at 17-21 Granite St to Green Springs Capital Group for $799,000. Zach Manz sold property at 35 Vermont St and Lawrence Edelman for $642,500. Nichole Scheidelman sold property at 97 York Ave to Ian Lawrence for $435,000. Louis Pettruccelli sold property at 21 Pamela Lane to Lawrence George for $448,000. Dennis Newman sold property at 148 Nelson Ave to Katherine Macherone for $1,100,000 Willard Northrop sold property at 19 Derby Dr to Hilary Northrop for $235,000.
WILTON Paul Terpening sold property at 364 Northern Pines Rd to Alicia Zartman for $289,900.
Jason Rogers sold property at 8 Brookside Dr to Leslie Duffy for $415,000. Charles Frisch sold property at 29 Castleberry Dr to John Riga for $325,000. Michael West sold property at 75 Parkhurst Rd to Jamil Khan for $649,000.
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LEGALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, pursuant to section 3.1.4 of the City Charter, on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:55 p.m., or as or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, by video conferencing, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against, adding to the 2021 Capital Budget and Capital Program additional sums for the NY Power Authority Energy Efficient Program – City Street Lights. This increase is for energy-efficient LED lighting and other additional improvements to street lighting in numerous locations in the city, including reviewing and auditing current street lighting register, designing a conversion solution, procuring and selecting an installation contractor, ordering materials, overseeing installation, coordinating proper disposal of existing fixtures, and providing au updated street lighting registry. Dated: December 16, 2020 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 12/18, 12/24, 101597 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Blue Ridge Specialty LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/05/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 12/18, 12/24, 01/08, 01/15, 01/22, 01/29. 101534
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Puzzles Across 1 __-been: washed-up celeb 4 Shared again, as a story 10 Samantha Bee’s network 13 Frequently found in poetry? 14 One with a hunger 15 Go bad 16 Citrus drink in a sea breeze cocktail 19 Philosopher Kierkegaard 20 Dawn goddess 21 Bridal veil trim 22 Packed in a slatted box 25 Like bath mats 27 Frivolous legal entanglement 29 Prez on a fiver 30 “Cream of” concoction 31 Lonely place, so they say 35 Former 37 Part of rpm 39 Actress Russo 40 Bury 43 Frontier lawman Wyatt 46 HBO rival, briefly 47 French luxury retailer since 1854 50 Gives a hand 53 Celebrity socialite 54 One who stirs the pot 55 Former flier 57 “Live” sign 59 2011 Dolly Parton single, and what homophonically happens twice in 16-, 27- and 47-Across 63 Night before 64 Most authentic 65 Generation __ 66 “Lust for Life” singer Lana __ Rey 67 How theater seating is arranged 68 Hurricane center Down 1 Keeps to oneself 2 Early form of Latin jazz 3 Like the most twinkly sky 4 Boxing official 5 Musician’s asset 6 “Can’t deny that”
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See puzzle solution on page 30 7 They might bring you to tears 8 Releases from a cage 9 Basketball’s Erving, familiarly 10 Dry run 11 Italian lawn bowling game 12 Pricey 14 Gossipy sorts 17 Podded plants 18 Coat named for an Irish province 23 “Music for Airports” producer Brian 24 Bra spec 26 Med. research agency 27 Tough spot to self-trim hair 28 Olympic swords 32 Simulated launch site 33 Taking a vacation, Brit-style 34 Lowly worker
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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: Gild, Guild
Gild means to cover with a golden appearance. The beautiful Canadian sunset gilded the grass in the valley. Guild refers to an association of trades people. Steven Spielberg is a member of the Directors Guild of America. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Sports Foal Patrol Debuts Newest Season
Season Four of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol will debut online on Tuesday, December 29. Foal Patrol is a one-of-a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares. Millions of people throughout the world have viewed the popular webcam program since its initial launch in late 2017. This year’s participants include: Janae, a mare from Safari
North at Pauls Mill Farm, Versailles, KY, has an expected due date of April 12, 2021. In foal to Malibu Moon, 5-year-old Janae won two of seven career races and was in the money two other occasions. Miss Always Ready, a mare from Three Chimneys Farm in Versailles, KY, is expected to deliver her foal in late March/ early April 2021. In foal to Palace Malice, 8-year-old Miss Always Ready
won once from five starts, earning her racing career’s lone victory in October 2014 at Belmont Park. Miss Chapin, a mare from Mill Ridge Farm in Lexington, KY, has an expected due date of February 18, 2021. In foal to Oscar Performance, 19-year-old Miss Chapin won her lone career start at Del Mar in 2004. To the Moon Alice, a mare from Old Tavern Farm in Saratoga Springs, is expecting her fourth foal on April 20, 2021.
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In foal to Uncle Mo, 7-yearold dark To the Moon Alice made only two starts in her brief racing career in 2016. She finished third in her career debut at Gulfstream Park and was sixth in her only other race, which took place at Belmont. Tapit, this year’s featured stallion from Gainesway Farm in Lexington, KY, is one of the most influential and breed-shaping stallions of the past half-century. Tapit has sired 27 Grade One winners, 31 yearlings to bring $1 million or more
at auction, and earnings of more than $162 million on the racetrack. To date, Tapit has sired 23 percent black-type horses, 138 overall stakes winners (86 graded), eight Eclipse Award winners, and six Breeders’ Cup winners. His 2020 standouts include undefeated Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner, Essential Quality. Tapit has been North America’s leading sire three times. Tune to all the Season 4 action at www.foalpatrol.com
West Mountain Opens for Skiing
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QUEENSBURY — West Mountain opened this weekend for its 2020-21 season of skiing and riding. The snow tubing park, with 10 lanes of fun for all ages, will open on December 26. West Mountain has added several new, safe programs season, including a new Mogul Freestyle Development Program, a 6-week program on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with
a coaching staff that includes 7x World Cup Mogul Freestyle Champion, John Witt; and an Alpine Racing Academy for advanced athletes. They’ve also added outdoor eating and seating areas, warming tents, grab-n-go food and beverage windows, outdoor restrooms and controlled capacity at the Main Base Lodge and Northwest Base Lodge areas. New Monday and Tuesday
(non-holiday) 4-hour ticket and meal specials are being offered. Their 2020-2021 After School Programs begin in early January and run for six weeks (not including holiday break weeks); all participating schools come one day a week on their designated day of the week. For more information for all that West Mountain has to offer this winter, visit www. WestMountain.com
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Checking In with Blue Streaks All-Time Leading Scorer
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he absence of a live audience is weighing heavily on college players this year, including local basketball superstar Catherine “Dolly” Cairns.
While aggressive and noisy jeering can sometimes be unsettling, it can also be what motivates a team toward victory. Boisterous cheering from the crowd can boost players’ performances and turn the sport into a joyful experience for everyone.
“My parents keep me going. We’re best friends and talk every single day. That home-grown support means the world.”
“In high school, I knew most of my fans and everyone in the stands. This year it feels so different because there are no fans,” she said.
During this unpredictable time, when two games have already been cancelled and the rest can only be penciled-in, building trust has become essential.
To help maintain COVID-19 safety precautions, spectators are not allowed at games this season.
“It’s the mental part that’s the hardest for me. Not knowing if someone in Tier 1 will test positive, I just have to take everything day-by-day and not be able to look forward to anything,” said Cairns.
Home-Grown Support Keeps Me Going Before she graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Cairns became the Blue Streaks all-time leading scorer. Cairns began playing varsity basketball in the middle of her 7th grade year and earned a record-breaking 2000+ points in her career. After being highly sought-after by recruiters, she is now playing NCAA Women’s Division 1 basketball for the University of Rhode Island and the Atlantic 10 Conference. Hearing from her high school coaches and others in the high-school program makes her day.
Taking it Day-by-Day
The Rhody Rams record is showing this uncertainty – they are currently 0-4. With teamwork however, Cairns thinks things could still turn around. “The biggest thing is having support around me. I work with great trainers every day, supportive coaches and teammates who have each other’s backs,” she said. In a recent game against the University of Maine, Cairns put in a strong start and a solid 40-minutes of play. “My goal is to win. It hasn’t been going well yet here, but I still have hope.”
“We have some things to figure out but I have a lot of trust in my coaches that they can make this change happen for us. My goal (and the rest of the team’s goal) is that we want to win and to play the best that we can,” she said.
“It’s really nice because it makes me happy,” she said.
Getting the Kinks Out
If anyone has proven that when things seem impossible, it doesn’t mean they are, it’s Cairns.
Her biggest fans during her freshman year at college are her parents.
Cairns is hopeful that the URI team will be able to iron out the kinks.
“It can only get better. We’re in the middle of the hardest part right now. Slowly, it’s going to get better and there’s not going to be as much adversity.”