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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A request for proposals was issued by the city this week seeking a management company to study, design, implement and manage a paid parking system in downtown Saratoga Springs. Proposals received by potential bidders are slated to be opened March 14. The awarding of a project is
anticipated to take place in April and the installation of parking management equipment by late summer. The goal is to secure a parking management company to implement and manage a paid parking system downtown that will “net the maximum financial benefit to the city balanced with downtown business vitality and efficient traffic management,” according to the RFP.
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MAZDZER TAKES SILVER
BALLSTON SEWER PROPOSAL SEEN AS BOOST Featured Stories TO ROUTE 50 CORRIDOR Racing Museum to by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY
2015 Lake Placid World Cup - Tucker won gold and Chris won silver. Mazdzer is featured on the right with Tucker West on the left. Photo provided.
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY FRANKLIN AND ESSEX COUNTIES — Chris Mazdzer, resident of Saranac Lake, New York, took the Olympic silver medal for men’s singles in luge racing on
Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Pyeongchang Winter Games after finishing 18th overall in the World Cup standings. He is the first athlete in the United States to win this specific medal. For more information on Mazdzer, look out for our Saratoga Healthy Magazine, out on May 4, 2018.
BALLSTON SPA — With construction pending on the $10 million installation of sewage infrastructure on both sides of Ballston Lake, town leaders are now proposing a similar project in the hamlet of Burnt Hills that is valued at almost $16 million. Multiple development projects are already underway in the town, including the construction of mixed-used commercial and housing units along Route 50 south of Ballston Spa; and near Mourningkill Drive and Charlton Road.
Town officials view the proposed sewer projects as related to that progress, especially since they are considering significant zoning changes for the Route 50 corridor as well. Ballston’s Senior Planner Sophia Marruso said that some developers are waiting to see what the “final scope” will be from that legislative process. On Tuesday, during the first of several related public forums, Ballston Councilman Bill Goslin explained that the installation of a second large system of septic pipes would result in “a reasonable amount of development” in Burnt Hills. See Story pg. 12
Honor David Cassidy See pg. 9
WRESTLERS HEAD TO STATES See pg. 37
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
Snippets of Life from Your Community WHO: Paul Amato WHERE: Pope’s Pizza, 232 Washington Street Q. How many years have you done business in the city? A. I took over my father’s place here in August of ’95. I was downtown for four years, and then here for the rest. May 14, 1999 I moved here. Q. Do you miss Broadway? A. Not at all Q. What are your best (or worst) memories of Pope’s customers? A. The best is having customers that are repetitious, from there to here. The worst is when they used to come in drunk and all that stuff. Those are the bad days downtown. A lot of fights, a lot of arguments. I don’t miss downtown. I don’t miss those days at all. This is so much quieter. That’s probably why I’m still here. It’s a lot easier.
INTERVIEW & PHOTOS BY: Larry Goodwin
Q. What is your favorite meal to cook at home? A. Seafood. Shrimp and linguine with white clams, with white wine, garlic. I usually eat that at least once every couple of weeks. Q. If you go out to eat, where do you like to go? A. I like DelMonico’s [in Albany]. They’ve got a nice steak. Q. Where do you see Saratoga Springs in 10 years? A. The way things are going, I don’t know. A lot of empty buildings. There’s too many restaurants; too expensive, rent is expensive; complicated applications. In New York, you can’t be in business without liability and workers’ comp and all that. I don’t see why, every year, we have to file all those papers, when we could just send them a $100 bill for the permit.
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
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SARATOGA BUILDERS ANNOUNCE 2018 DATES OF HOME SHOW SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2018 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is in full swing planning this year’s edition of the area’s premiere new home tour. Now celebrating its 23rd year, this annual community tradition has contributed over $1.1 million dollars to local charities. The 2018 Saratoga Showcase of Homes will be held over three spectacular weekends this fall: Sept. 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30. It features the region’s finest, award-winning builders and their new construction. It is shaping up to be an outstanding line-up of magnificent homes on display in Saratoga County, potentially attracting some 4,000 visitors. A unique “Taste of Showcase Preview” event is being planned for Friday, Sept. 14 so stay tuned for more details this spring. Proceeds from the 2018 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event will benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. A total of $75,000 was donated last year. The Showcase of Homes Committee has an extensive marketing and promotional
campaign in development, which includes official media sponsors in newspapers, magazines, television, online, social media and more. The showcase committee is part of the Saratoga Builders Association Inc. (SBA), a professional trade group representing an industry that is basic to the well being of the people and local economy. Members of the SBA are
residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, material suppliers, subcontractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. The SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. If interested in entering a new home or becoming a showcase
sponsor, contact SBA Executive Director Barry Potoker at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@ saratogabuilders.org. For more information, visit the website www. saratogashowcaseofhomes. com. Follow the SBA this year on its blog and Facebook for all of the details and updates.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
State Agency Cites Village Firehouses by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — A recent audit by state officials revealed a number of violations in the village’s two firehouses, which are operated entirely by volunteers on an annual budget of about $200,000. On Monday, Chief Officer Bill Lewis explained to Mayor John Romano and the village trustees that inspectors from the Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) division of the New York State Department of Labor found 36 “relatively small” violations in the operation of Eagle Matt Lee and Union Fire Company. Lewis said that type of PESH audit had not been completed in the village for more than 30 years; and that he, First Assistant Michael Bashore and others in the fire department are “ahead of the game” in correcting the violations within the required time frames. The most notable violations, Lewis said, include hepatitis shots for the department’s 139 volunteer members and proper training in a “bailout system” for firefighters who enter taller structures.
Lewis said that nearly 40 firefighters have signed up to receive the hepatitis shots, while many others have opted to sign forms declining them. He informed village board members that a company in Pennsylvania could provide the required bailout training to 10 members of the department (five from each firehouse) at a cost of roughly $5,000. Those 10 individuals then could train all other members of the village fire department. In light of recent budget problems being discussed by Romano and the trustees, Lewis also noted how the efforts of so many volunteer firefighters every year are saving Ballston Spa large sums of money. He estimated the annual cost of operating Eagle Matt Lee and Union Fire Company as a fully funded municipal fire department between $4 million to $6 million. Prior to the presentation by Lewis, Trustee Noah Shaw prompted a long discussion about the village’s budget problems. He criticized how more than $2,000 would be spent on a 75-inch television for the Union firehouse to be used for “training” purposes, as stated in the meeting agenda.
Among other measures, Shaw proposed three related resolutions: one involving the village board’s approval of any expense over $2,500; the second for detailed explanations of expenses by village employees; and a third measure that would require Village Treasurer Christopher Hickey to be present at all board meetings. But Shaw encountered resistance from Romano and Trustees Robert Cavanaugh and Stuart Hodsoll — and even members of the public in attendance. Local resident Frank Rossi called Shaw’s proposals an attempt at “micromanagement” and part of “a grandiose plan to save the place.” “In the end, it’s our responsibility to keep the village afloat,” Shaw responded. “We can adjust as we go along.”
The Eagle Matt Lee fire station on Washington Street in Ballston Spa.
The Union Fire Company on Milton Avenue. Photos by PhotoAndGraphic.com.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
COURT Temujin V. Bozeman, 60, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Feb. 7 to 1 year in jail, after pleading to felony DWI. Mason A. Weber, 25, of Stillwater, pleaded Feb. 6 to felony burglary in Malta. Sentencing is scheduled for April 10. Sean D. Knight, 32, of the Bronx, pleaded Feb. 5 to felony DWAI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. Sentencing scheduled April 9. Justin P. Rock, 32, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Feb. 2 to felony burglary. Sentencing scheduled April 13. Donald P. Gilbert, 22, of Milton, was sentenced Feb. 2 to five years of probation, after pleading to attempted strangulation, a felony.
POLICE Kendry A. Regales-Peralta, age 21, Porters Corners, was charged Feb. 2 with felony burglary. Justin M. Lionarons, age 31, Ballston Spa, was charged Feb. 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unreasonable speed, and leaving the scene of an auto accident, after being involved in a property damage accident. Bernard P. Byrne, age 69, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 31 with making a terroristic
threat- a felony. Byrne allegedly made a threat, while in the Thirsty Owl restaurant on South Broadway, that he would return to the restaurant with a machine gun and shoot everyone inside. Investigating officers located Byrne at a nearby hotel. He was taken into custody without incident and no weapons were discovered, according to police. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $5.000 cash, or $10,000 bond. James W. Allen, age 30, Hadley, was charged Jan. 31 with unlawful possession of marijuana, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
BLOTTER 5 in a classroom. Vanderveen was arraigned and released to a third party. She is scheduled to appear in Clifton Park Town Court at a later, unspecified date. Kevin J. Kelly, age 37, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 29 with criminal mischief. Alyssa J. Vilsaint, age 20, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 28 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and no/expired inspection certificate. Keenan O. Shannon, age 27, Ballston Lake, was charged Jan. 28 with criminal mischief.
Marcus N. Sikora, age 20, Saratoga Springs was charged Jan. 31 with criminal trespass.
Brendon Sias, age 41, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 28 with misdemeanor DWI, fail to stop at a stop sign, and fail to keep right.
Scott F. Parillo, age 44, Lake George, was charged Jan. 31 with three counts criminal contempt and two counts stalking.
Ralph A. Dee, age 44, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 28 with failure to signal a turn, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Gary P. Mottau, age 58, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 30 with criminal trespass. Charles Lwanga, age 44, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 30 with endangering the welfare of a child. Abigail S. Vanderveen, 17, of Ballston Lake, was charged Feb. 6 with assault, and criminal mischief, after allegedly punching and kicking a female teacher at the Shenendehowa High School, the result of which caused physical injury and the breaking of several items
Robert C. Walton, age 31, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 26 with criminal possession of a controlled substance – a felony. Daniel J. Webel, age 19, Falmouth, was charged Jan. 26 with criminal possession of marijuana. Steven W. Harris, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 26 with criminal trespass.
The Saratoga Springs Police Department reported they had responded to a complaint on Feb. 11 on Woodlawn Avenue. The caller reported
that someone had left a flyer on one of the family’s cars overnight, which had been parked on the street in front of the family’s home. Responding officers found that the small flyer contained information on the Loyal White Knights of the KKK. Officers subsequently checked around the neighborhood and discovered similar flyers had been left on numerous vehicles in that area. The flyers are very similar to ones posted in the city several years ago. Police ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
GALWAY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL FOR SECOND QUARTER ACADEMIC HONORS GRADE 7 Christopher Comstock, Sara Conti, Shelby Crawford, Abigail Ehrenberg, Sophia Fasolino, Van Horvath, Kailey Jankowski, Emma Jordan, Sydney Kress, Joshua T Lovelass, Stephanie Martin, Lillian Ryder GRADE 8 Camryn Carnevali, Anna Dabrowski, Isabella S Hart, Rosie Matecko-Conti, Anna E Meisenburg, Emma Spadaro, Sadie Underwood, Jordan Zuk GRADE 9 Erin Abernathy, Kiana Arey, Braden Boudreau, Charles Clarke, Diana Colangelo, Morgan Drouin, Antonio Hart, Ashleigh Heuser, Emily Johnston, Katy Kurtzner, Isabella Mancini, Arianna Persaud, Leanne Rydzewski, Ella Underwood, Glenda Vanaken, Lindsay Wight GRADE 10 Kaylee Bagdan, Paige Brink, Vanessa Colangelo, Madison A DesPres, Walter J Ellsworth, Anna K Gardner, Rachel A Germain, Hannah R Hofmann, Ryan J Lovelass, Alex R Malanoski, Ruth E Reichard, Jade Sicluna, Elizabeth Vanaken, Rachel Wnuk GRADE 11 Danielle L Baldwin, Mairina Callahan, Justin Carte, Samuel D’Alessandro, Sarah Ernst, Riley F Flint, Lindsey Gileski, Samantha L Grant, Lily Gullett, Cori Hardcastle, Darren Heigel, Christian Hines, Osie S Johnston, Madison R Kieft, Erik Malanoski, Kenneth Gerald Mulvey, Jacob L O’Brien, Jasmine Pilczuk, Joshua Rumsey, Emma E Smith, Hannah Thompson, Anna Wnuk, Siela Zembsch, Natalie Zembsch
GRADE 12 Schuyler Arnold, Elizabeth Bonk, Zarah M Chaverri, Griffen C Gannon, Nicholas O Hanna, Cailyn R Harrington, Audra Harrold, James W Hofmann, Julianne M LaBreche, Erik Matthews, Olivia McNeill, Evan Morse, Alondra Nims, Annelise Ostrowski, Dillan H Palaszewski, Jake R. Restivo, Jasmine Rose, Molly Ryan, Joshua Scheeren, Kaitlin A Sisler, Emily J Smith, Brendan Patrick Tomb, Maya A Vanderhorst, Leah H Vanderhorst, Brandon Wight, Graham D Willbrant
HIGH HONORS GRADE 7 Alaina Aschmutat, Quinn Bernard, Brian Brink, Jr., Olivia DesPres, Jayden DeVellis, Skye Fitzgerald, Jadon Flinton, Daniel Liberatore, Emma Mariani, Spencer Newsom, Grace O’Brien, Molly Oravsky, Thomas Villano III GRADE 8 Logan R Aldrich, Nathan J Baxter, Kylee Decker, Eliza A. Eagan, Hannah French, Jalene N Graham, Keira Grupe, James Hilton, Elisabeth B LaBreche, Frank J McCleneghen, Trishelle Oliver, Ryan J Peterson, Julia Reedy, Alexis A Rose, Jack Ryan, Gavriell D Wenk GRADE 9 Heather Atkinson, Dylan Collins, Joshua Hoyt, Benjamin Jordan, Ryan Ripepi, Brendan Shader, Michelle Sherman, Rowan Smith GRADE 10 Aila K Bishop, Sydney Crawford, Holden Decker, Joshua J Jankowski, Mikayla M Neahr, Gabrielle Scheeren, Leah N Willbrant GRADE 11 Ava Larkin Anderson, Abigail T Brice, Jonathan H Fajans, Autumn R Fluty, Ryan T Ingle, Kathleen L Milton, Aidan O’Beirne, David O’Connell, Evelyn J Relyea, Jia Cheng Wang, Nicholas Zuk GRADE 12 Hannah G Bramer, April Carlson, Caitlin Coons, Hannah Darling, Cassaundra
Darrah, Christina M DesPres, Audra Greene, Benjamin Lafreniere, Justin T Matthews, Grace Montague, Eric Mothon, Samantha Munchbach, William Ous, Jillian R Quay, Ryan T Rydzewski, Zachary Smith, Meaghan Whalen
HONOR ROLL GRADE 7 Kira Bishop, Kerringtyn Davis, Grace DeNisio, Megan LaCerais, Sydney Mariani, Jillian Neahr, Kaelin Pitman, Joseph Remscheid, Emmett Rolfe, Elijah Tompkins, Eric Zeleniak GRADE 8 Brian Alden, Annaliese Altamirano, Karley Barkley, Paige Cline, Ava D’Alessandro, Shanley DeRidder, Angelina Gutto, Kaya Horvath, Amanda McCray, Logan P Seburn, Myels P Shippey, Grayson Signor, Alexandrea Smith, Bryannah Sumner-Arnold, Samantha (Sam) Webb-Horvath GRADE 9 Lexie Bessette, Trevor Carnevali, Noah Flint, Hunter Jenison, Samuel L Mitchell, Sean Morse, Lauren Mothon, Caleb Oughton, Bella Rose Pecor, Kaitlin Pritchard, Cecily Rolfe, Joseph Scheeren GRADE 10 Rachael M Ball, Alexis Biss, Taylor Coughlin, Hunter M Gould, Kenneth Hay, Kimberly LaCerais, Hailey A McElhiney, Hayli Raylinsky, Carson Scribner, Carter Scribner, Garrett T Shippey, Jake Sicard, Victoria Trifiletti, Nathaniel R Urban GRADE 11 Elise N Arey, Meghan Baldwin, Cassidy Freeman, Andrea Gwozdz, Julia K Holbrook, Steven Mothon, Shania Ross, Matthew J Sowle, Michael J Sowle, Lindsey Zawisa GRADE 12 Gregory J Alden, Callia A Boudreau, Ian Michael Conlon, Andrew C Cretty, Gabriella Decker, Bradley Harrington, Carlee Horstmann, Jonathan T Hoyt, Michael Jesenski, Philip Marchese, Samuel E Mitchell, Travis Neahr, Timothy Oliver, Justine V Quay, Thor White
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
ELKS MEET SHERIFF FOR A CAUSE
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BALLSTON SPA — On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo hosted representatives from the Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161 in his office to discuss local efforts aimed at drug abuse prevention. Al Summer and Deborah McCabe joined the Elks’ Drug Abuse Awareness Committee
Chairman John Arpei in Zurlo’s office to drop off educational materials regarding drug abuse among both children and adults. The sheriff thanked the Elks for their commitment to helping those who are battling addiction, as well as educating young people (who deal with peer pressure) to avoid making harmful decisions.
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FIRE VOLUNTEERS READY FOR 2018 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last month, After The Fire held its annual Installation Banquet at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn. Officers installed for 2018 were President Cindy Aloisi, Vice President Kathy Hedgeman, Recording Secretary Connie Snyder and Treasurer Chris Casertino. In addition, Hedgeman was presented with a Certificate of Achievement — designed by member David Aloisi — for completing 20 years of service to After The Fire. The nonprofit organization exists on donations and is comprised entirely of volunteers. It helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of February, March, October and November at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington Street in Ballston Spa. In April, May, June and
(Left to right) After the Fire President Cindy Aloisi, Vice President Kathy Hedgeman, Recording Secretary Connie Snyder and Treasurer Chris Casertino. Photo provided.
September the 7 p.m. meetings are at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Road in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in becoming an After the Fire
volunteer, or seeking additional information, may attend a meeting, leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571, or visit the website www.afterthefire.org.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
NOTES FROM CITY HALL by Thomas Dimopoulos • Saratoga TODAY “Paid Parking” story continued from front page... Proposals are to include a detailed outline of the system that includes time limits, hourly rates - with the ability to fluctuate rates based on seasonal demand, merchant/employee parking specs and a permit system for residents and employees of the downtown core. The approximate boundaries of on-street paid parking covers the length of Broadway – from the entrance of Congress Park to the City Center - as well as parking areas west of Broadway to Railroad Place, and east of Broadway to Maple Avenue. The study area includes multi-level parking decks on Putnam Street, Woodlawn Avenue, and Long Alley, large surface lots at High Rock – located behind the City Center and just off Spring Street; the so-called Collamer lot; the public library lot and the paved drive that passes through Congress Park adjacent to the Canfield Casino.
There are currently about 1,300 spaces of public on-street parking and 1,480 public offstreet parking spaces in the city, including lots and decks, according to the RFP. The city has explored paid parking measures in the recent past, although those efforts have been largely unsuccessful. In 2008, three developers submitted proposals for a parking plan that included the city giving developers the land rights to the High Rock and Collamer lots in exchange for the construction of a new public safety facility, parking garage and a mix of residential and commercial buildings that would include a proposed cineplex complex. Discussions about those proposals eventually fell apart, however, after merchants complained against metering Broadway, where their stores
are located. By 2009, the city council remained deadlocked over a resolution that would have chosen a developer for that paid parking proposal, even as thenFinance Commissioner Ken Ivins crafted the city’s 2010 budget to include about $1.35 million in revenue anticipated to come from a paid-parking program. The proposition of installing a paid-parking measure on cityowned lots and on some streets off of Broadway would represent the first metered system in the Spa City since the nickel-anhour machines were removed in the 1970s. “We want to move Saratoga forward as a Smart City with technologies such as Smart Parking to optimize parking, reduce traffic and create a more enjoyable experience for city residents and visitors,” according to the RFP.
The proposed timeline is as follows: March 14: RFP opening; April 17: City awards project; April 18 – 20: Kick-off meeting at City Hall; April 20 – 30: Flexible time to assess City’s needs and
gather feedback; May 1 – July 30: Complete parking study; Aug. 7: Submit final report and presentation at City Council meeting; Aug. 14 – Sept. 14: Install parking management equipment and train staff.
MEETINGS AT CITY HALL TUESDAY, FEB. 20 The City Council hosts a pre-agenda meeting at 9:30 a.m. and a full meeting at 7 p.m. – both on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 The Design Review Commission hosts a meeting at 7 p.m. Agenda items include: Rip Van Dam Hotel Expansion, 353 Broadway, Historic Review of expansion/new construction of an existing structure; 146 South Broadway, Architectural Review of a new, 2-story, mixed-use building.
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
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RACING MUSEUM TO HONOR
DAVID CASSIDY
Judge Dismisses Move to Re-Canvass Charter Change Ballots BALLSTON SPA — A move to re-canvass ballots cast in Saratoga Springs in the wake of the razor-thin margin in a referendum on charter change was struck down by State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Nolan last week. The final vote tally resulted in 4,447 votes in favor of adopting a new city charter and 4,457 votes in favor of maintaining the status quo. The petition, filed by Gordon Boyd, argued the practice followed by the New York City Board of Elections requires manual re-canvass of ballots
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Cassidy, the popular singer, horseman and frequent fixture of the Saratoga summer scene who died last year, will be the focus of a dedication ceremony and the placement of two benches in his honor at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The benches, which will be fixed with nameplates, will be set in the museum’s outdoor courtyard in the spring with a ceremony tentatively slated to take place in late April, said Brien Bouyea, communications coordinator at the Racing Museum, located on Union Avenue opposite Saratoga Race Course. The singer, who died in November at the age of 67, charted more than one dozen Top 100 hits in the early 1970s, both as a solo artist and in his role as a member of The Partridge Family - whose TV series aired on ABC from 1970 to 1974. The museum neither publicized or solicited donations, Bouyea said. That two benches will be dedicated to indicate Cassidy’s wide appeal. One of the memorial benches is the result of donations received from fans around the world; the other a fruit of a collaborative partnering between horse trainer Gary Contessa – who has more than 2,200 winning races under his belt - and Columbia County based horse owner, breeder and veterinarian Dr. Jerry Bilinski.
“We wanted to do something in his honor,” Contessa said, during a phone interview this week. “There were a couple of things we could have done - we thought about naming a race, but then Dr. Bilinski said, ‘you know, why don’t we dedicate a bench to him.’ “With David, we go back 20, 30 years. I play bass guitar so we had a music connection as well as a horse connection, going back at least to the early ‘90s,” said Contessa, who fondly reminisced about his first public musical performance with Cassidy.
“...he could be found at three o’clock in the morning reading the racing form and smoking a cigar at my barn.” “He was at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, at a special outdoor thing he was doing under a tent there. I was in the audience when he called me up on stage: ‘I’m going to call up my trainer.’ I was like, holy… It was totally unplanned. He said to me: let’s play a blues in the key of C. I started playing. In the key of A,” Contessa recalled, with a laugh. “All of a sudden he starts looking at me… Nobody loved Saratoga like David did. He had a home in Saratoga, he came to the races every day and he loved the horses. During the meet he could be found at three o’clock in the morning reading the racing form and smoking a cigar at my barn.”
when the margin of victory is less than 10 votes or one-half percent of the total votes cast, according to court documents. Boyd is a former member of the Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission, which disbanded on Election Day, as well as a contributor to ‘It’s Time Saratoga!’ – a group that advocated for charter change. The judge, in dismissing the petition, stated that the New York City re-canvassing practice has not been adopted by either the state Board of Elections, or by the Saratoga County Board.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
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MILTON PLANNERS ROOHAN REALTY ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS GIVE CONDOS FINAL APPROVAL
(Left to Right) Christine Hogan Barton, Kate R. Naughton, Valerie Thompson, Tom Roohan, Palma Pedrick, Meg Minehan, Neil Corkery and Amy Sutton. Photo provided.
(Left to right) Bruce and Tom Boghosian at Milton Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Photo by Larry Goodwin.
by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY MILTON — A proposal to build two residential buildings with 16 units each off Rowland Street, north of the Hannaford shopping plaza, received a final approval Wednesday from the Milton Planning Board. The three-story structures, named Hilo LLC by Boghosian Bros Construction and Development in Saratoga Springs, will offer a total of 32 units and ample parking for residents. The first level of both buildings will contain parking spaces. “This will be fantastic,” offered Tom Boghosian after the unanimous planning board vote. He said construction is expected to start this summer, noting how the plans call for an extension of Trieble Avenue past Mavis Discount Tire as well as one new access road off Rowland Street. Boghosian said the Hilo condominiums will offer “a style of living that you see in Saratoga” at “a greatly reduced cost.” He also noted how a grocery store, medical office and other businesses in the immediate surrounding area would offer Hilo residents plenty of opportunities to walk rather than drive. Boghosian and his brother Bruce have developed several other projects near Milton town center, including part of the Hannaford plaza and a 20-unit condominium complex at the
corner of Geyser Road and Greenfield Avenue. During a brief public hearing before the Feb. 14 vote, town resident Jim Staulters — who often attends public meetings and serves on town boards — claimed that the three-story Hilo structures would not “conform” to certain town codes; and that the project would fundamentally alter “the pearl of town center” along Rowland Street. There also was a brief discussion among planning board members that sidewalks should be included on the north side of the Hilo building that would be situated farthest north.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, Roohan Realty announced the firm’s top realtors for 2017. They are Valerie Thompson, Kate R. Naughton, Meg Minehan, Palma Pedrick and Christine Hogan Barton. In addition, the “Rookie
of the Year” award went to Neil Corkery and the top commercial realtor was Amy Sutton. The company recently held an awards celebration and dinner in the recipients’ honor at Osteria Danny. In total, they achieved over $51.5 million in property sales last year.
Roohan Realty, located at 519 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, is the largest locally based and familyowned real estate company in the area with over 50 licensed agents. For further information, call 518-587-4500 or visit the website www.roohanrealty.com.
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BUSINESS
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
BALLSTON SEWER PROPOSAL SEEN AS BOOST TO ROUTE 50 CORRIDOR continued from front page... Later that evening, the Ballston Town Board voted 3-2 in favor of creating the Route 50 Southern Sewer District subject to a public referendum on Wednesday, April 18. Three other public forums are scheduled in town hall at 323 Charlton Road prior that date. They will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, March 14 at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. Previously, town officials had approved the creation of the Ballston Lake Sewer District. Goslin said he expects construction to start next year on that $10 million project. Councilman John Antoski, who voted against the new proposal along with Councilman Chuck Curtiss, said he was motivated by
the fact that a “higher number” of town residents supported the lake sewer project. Both proposed septic systems would connect to existing Saratoga County pipes east of Ballston Lake. The county maintains 350 miles of pipes and about 100 pump stations — often aided by gravity — for transporting 13 million gallons of wastewater daily to a treatment plant in Mechanicville, according to Sewer District Executive Director Dan Rourke. Kim Kotkoskie, owner of Capital Region Environmental Engineering and Compliance PLLC, joined Goslin and Ballston Supervisor Tim Szczepaniak at the Feb. 13 forum to answer questions about the Burnt Hills proposal from local residents. She emphasized the importance of the sewer project
A view south on Route 50 in Ballston, where construction of Eagleton Plaza is underway. Photo by Larry Goodwin.
due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria that are being detected in surrounding areas, saying: “People don’t understand what’s happening underground in this part of town.” According to Kotkoskie, only businesses and residents in the Route 50 Southern Sewer District would be required to pay the charges necessary for connecting to the system. Dozens of homes and businesses around Burnt Hills would be able to connect to pipes installed alongside Route 50, Lakehill, Midline and Sherwin roads, Larkin Drive and Fireman’s Lane, according to a project map. A new pump station would be built on Main Street south of the lake. Kotkoskie said the total cost of installing the new sewer
district would be $15.8 million, though up to $2.5 million in New York State grants may be available to help reduce that amount—if the town applies for them within a certain time frame. Kotkoskie said the charges to property owners in Burnt Hills include one-time connection fees in the range of $3,500 to $10,000, depending on actual distances from the new sewer-district pipes and the need for grinder pumps. She added that the “worst case” scenario (without any supporting state grants) would equate to a $926 fee paid by property owners annually for 30 years. Goslin explained that the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District would be required to pay a fee of $112,000, which would increase
annual property tax bills by $13. “I’ve heard a number of people say that’s too costly for them,” Antoski said, after voting this week against the Route 50 sewer district measure. Yet Goslin, at least, sees it as a prime opportunity for the town of Ballston. At the public forum, Goslin cited federal studies that were done 20 years ago to indicate that every dollar municipal governments spend on infrastructure projects—such as the one proposed in Burnt Hills — equals $14 of “tax base back.” The proposed zoning changes in Ballston, he added, “restrict development” to Route 50 and prohibit the construction of structures that are more than two stories tall. He added that town officials are quite discerning about the types of businesses they approve. “At one time, we were described as the fastest-growing town in New York state,” Goslin said. “That’s not a designation that we like when our Comprehensive Plan says ‘rural character.’” He said the Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation provided an analysis finding that less than 50 of more than 300 acres along Route 50 were developable, due to wetlands issues. In conclusion, Goslin said: “The introduction of sewer will promote economic development because respected businesses will not have to invest extra funds or extra space for septic systems. The town has already placed limitations on development, and we’ll continue to develop the standards for the remaining Route 50 parcels to provide the desired community services.”
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
Saratoga PLAN Hires Conservation Director
Michael Horn. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael Horn has joined the staff of Saratoga Preserving Land and Nature (PLAN) as conservation director. Horn will be working on more than 10 land projects currently underway, as the nonprofit group expands its efforts to conserve land in Saratoga County. Prior to joining Saratoga PLAN, Horn worked in a variety of roles at the General Electric Company, most recently as a pricing manager in the renewable energy business. For more information, visit the website www.saratogaplan.org.
SEDC Promotes Second Site in Malta SARATOGA SPRINGS — By this summer, a craft brewery will be utilizing some of the 25,000 square feet of new commercial space proposed for 7 Stonebreak Road in Malta, according to the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). An initial tenant, Unified Beerworks, plans to occupy
over 6,000 square feet of space, supporting seven full-time jobs in its first year and 15 by year three. A groundbreaking is scheduled for March, and construction is expected to be complete in July with the support of about 50 construction jobs. The SEDC indicates that commercial developer MJ Properties of Clifton Park has committed to a $2.5 million private investment for the project. The 2.82-acre site — near the Luther Forest Technology Campus — matches a previous investment in an identical building by MJ Properties at 9 Stonebreak Road. Officials at SEDC are collaborating with the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency to provide tax incentives, which would allow the developer to move ahead on a craft brewery at competitive lease rates. A related public hearing is scheduled for 8 a.m. on March 12 at Malta Town Hall. For more information, visit the website www.saratogaedc.com.
Popular Events Set for Hotel SARATOGA SPRINGS — The recently renovated Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs will play host to several events and fundraisers during the remainder of February. The 5th Annual Jack Nichols Memorial Boxing Championship will be held from 4 to 11 pm on Friday, Feb. 16. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The Saratoga Youth Boxing Association will host the event. Any questions can be directed to
BUSINESS BRIEFS 13 saratogaboxing@gmail.com. The Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance 17th Annual Banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 17. Doors Open at 3 p.m. Tickets are $40 for adults or $25 under 15. A table for eight is $700. For further Information contact Richard Besthoff at 518-761-2644. Also, the Operation Adopt a Soldier 15th Anniversary Dinner and Dance will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple. A $5 discount applies to seniors and members of the military. For more information call 518- 260-9922 or 518-522-2472.
Feb. 24 at the Olde Bryan Inn, Saratoga City Tavern, Bailey’s Café, Caroline Street Pub, Forno Bistro, Desperate Annie’s and other city venues. This year’s Signature Events are Saratoga Whiskey Night on Feb. 22 between 7 and 9 p.m. at Canfield Casino in Congress Park; the Feb. 23 Cider Night, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the City Center; and the Feb. 24 Saratoga Beer Summit at the City Center. For more details about participating businesses, or to purchase tickets, visit the website www.americaontap.com/event/ saratoga-beer-week.
Saratoga’s Annual Beer Week Ahead
Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show Ahead SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Home and Lifestyle
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A series of events in city bars and restaurants kicks off Monday as part of the annual Saratoga Beer Week. Ticket purchases are required for several of the events, according to Connecticut-based Townsquare Media. The company’s “America on Tap” promotion highlights the products of craft brewers in New York and nationwide. A Schmaltz Brewing Company dinner, hosted by Hattie’s at 45 Phila Street, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19. Nearly 30 similar events will follow through Saturday,
Show, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club’s largest annual fundraiser since 1973, will take place March 2-4 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Admission to the show is free, courtesy of major sponsor The Adirondack Trust Company. The Rotary Club will be accepting voluntary cash and coin donations to benefit Franklin Community Center, a local nonprofit organization. Other sponsors of The Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show include Allerdice ACE Building Supply (door prizes), Granite and Marble Works (supporting sponsor), Saratoga TODAY (magazine), Saratoga.com (digital media), The Saratogian (advertising) and Edward Jones (exhibitor hospitality). For more information, visit the website rotaryhomeshow.com.
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NOTES FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY
CHAMBER FOSTERS COLLABORATION TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS
Todd Shimkus President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
We’re very proud of the fact that a significant percentage of our Chamber members are small independently owned local businesses. Nearly two-thirds of our members pay the base membership rate. This means they have between 1 and 5 fulltime employees. Once described as “mom and pop” operations, they often are owned and operated by local families. The vast majority of these members are pursuing a dream to
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control their own destiny. They have a unique passion for the products and services they are offering. To achieve success is not easy for small business owners. They often work countless hours to build a customer base, to satisfy their customers, and to give back to the community where they live and work. In the Chamber’s efforts to support these local small business owners to succeed, grow and thrive, we often organize special promotions for groups of likeminded businesses. One week ago, for instance, the Chamber celebrated our 4th Annual Health & Wellness Week. We started Health & Wellness Week as a way to promote our members in the health and wellness fields. We hosted events at Custom Fitness, the Saratoga Juice Bar, Vent Fitness, Saratoga Cycling Studio, Namaste Yoga, and One Roof Saratoga. We also partnered with the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, the Alpine Sport Shop, as well as Healthy PhyZeke and
Travel 2U Fitness to offer a range of free health and wellness related activities for local residents. We produced and released two videos featuring Rich Frank, the owner of Four Seasons Natural Foods Store, talking about how to make healthier food choices. We filmed a Live Facebook webinar, at Healthy Living Market & Café, with Matt Zerr, of BlueShield of Northeastern New York, on workplace wellness that you can now watch online on the Chamber’s Facebook page anytime. From March 8 to March 16, our Chamber will host The 2018 Saratoga County Restaurant Week. During this 9-day event, local residents are invited to dine out at more than 30 local restaurants who will each be offering a three course $20 and $30 dinner special every day that week. Our cooperative promotional campaign for these locally owned restaurants includes a crazy fun opportunity for everyone. You see, each participating restaurant has donated a gift card for this promotion. The total value of all of these gift cards is over $1,500. And
one, yes just one, very lucky person will win ALL of these gift cards through this online promotion. Simply visit www.saratoga. org and follow the 2018 Restaurant Week link to the contest page. Each individual can enter this contest once a day now until March 15. You’ll also be able to see the list of participating restaurants - - all of which are locally owned and operated. Just think about it – dinner out for free at some of the best restaurants in Saratoga County for as long as it takes you to use up all of your gift cards. And if you can’t imagine getting out to all of these great eateries, you can be a hero and gift some of the cards to your family and friends. But while winning this prize might be good for you, our hope is that organizing these cooperative ad campaigns for local restaurants and small businesses in our health and wellness sector will enable them to prosper. Because the fact is that our local economy benefits greatly from a healthy and sustainable economy that features local independently owned firms.
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
TOWN OF BALLSTON Lot 17, MacKenna Court, $356,194. John Paul Builders LLC sold property to Thomas and Michele Stamas. 4 Red Barn Dr., $444,853. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Gregory and Audrey Michalski. Scotchbush Rd., $65,000. Charles Morris sold property to William Heflin. 136 Kingsley Rd., $80,000. Shawn and Rory Adair sold property to Rory and Timothy Adair.
CHARLTON 47 Crooked St., $400,000. Glenn Cook (as Trustee) sold property to David Griffiths and Allison Studley Griffiths. 1327 Sacandaga Rd., $249,000. Trustco Realty Corporation sold property to Jennifer and Lucino Venditti, Jr.
MALTA 7 Magnolia Way, $350,000. Paul Havey and Katherine Hadarics sold property to Sean and Kayla Wells. 14 Carlyle Court, $287,500. David and Carol Romeo sold property to Geoffrey MacIntosh and Sarah Erano. 30 Yachtsmans Way, $619,779. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Joseph and Shubh McTague. 14 Village Place, $292,500. Susan Baker (as Trustee) sold property to Thomas and Audrey Becker. 14 Veturra Court, $339,900. DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc. sold property to Lynn Bertsch. 23 Dino Dr., $252,350. Donald Carhart, Jr. sold property to Elissa Brinkman and Michael Fornasiero. 103 Wineberry Lane, $272,500. Joshua and Antoinette Prock sold property to Karen Bartgis. 14 Larkspur Dr., $272,000. Cory and Lindsay Klafehn sold property to National Transfer Services LLC. 14 Larkspur Dr., $272,000. National Transfer Service sold property to Caitlin Mahoney and Michael VanBuskirk.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
MILTON 95 West St., $165,000. James Pratt sold property to Samantha Kupferman. 617 Elk Circle, $125,000. Edward Rynasko (by Exec) sold property to Entrepreneurs Network LLC. 44 Birchtree Lane, $262,000. Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Katie McGovern and Michael Schin. 2 Coachman Dr., $230,000. Phyllis Bliven Martin and Justin Bliven sold property to Hannah McBride. 18 Old Bend Rd., $249,500. Nancy Helenek, Dianne Russo, Scott Bradley and Steven Helenek sold property to Johnny and Jacqueline Goodwin. 5 Hamilton St. $40,000. Robert McGowan sold property to Joan McGowan. 36 Pheasant Way, $319,000. James and Kristine Burrell sold property to Blake and Stacey Naranjo. 29 Charles St., $195,700. Stephen Polzer and Carol Hughes sold property to Jarod Nichols. 122 Bluebird Rd., $150,525. Beatrice Rosa (by Exec) sold property to Bobbi and Luis Frias. 1 Harrison Ave., $127,000. Robert Gover and Carol Kenny sold property to Caitlyn and Marc Billington.
1695 W. River Rd., $349,000. Scott and Kim Newell sold property to Michael Smith.
17 Thomas St., $360,000. Kathleen Marcel sold property to MTK Associates LLC.
1664 1666 Route 9, $66,000. Valerie Green sold property to Monsour Enterprises LLC.
15 Adams St., $600,000. Griffin and Chase LLC sold property to Elizabeth Roberts Sobol.
1683-1685 Route 9, $57,000. Alice Gunta Kostek sold property to Monsour Enterprises LLC.
21 VanDorn St., $466,000. William Browne and Carol Wells sold property to Brett Levy and Julie Learned.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 179 River Rd., $99,000. Jean Patota sold property to RYP Home Solutions LLC. 475 Route 32 South, $58,000. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Yana Lapage.
SARATOGA SPRINGS 92 Oak St., $329,500. Katherine Britton (as Trustee) sold property to CWA Oak Street LLC. 217 Elm St., $535,000. Kelley Smith Sweeney (Ind. and as Trustee) sold property to Jason Gerasia. 6 Inlander Rd., $367,000. Marcy and Phyllis Wang and Frederick Fooy sold property to Bruce and Kathryn Rodman. 102 A Division St., $872,324. Ellsworth Square LLC sold property to Doughal and Mary Picha. 60 Quevic Dr., $191,500. David and Annette Carlow sold property to Andre Lockhart. 327 Caroline St., $277,300. David and Cheryl Cardino sold property to Marina Gregory.
8 Tiffany Place, $134,014. Eric and Elizabeth Sabatella sold property to Eric Sabatella.
STILLWATER Lot 1 Munger Hill, $50,000. Robert Gronczniak and Susan Smith sold property to Sharon Rowinski. 26 Revere Run, $295,000. Matthew Zampi sold property to Stacey Ciaramitaro.
15 47 Dunn Rd., $154,696. John Colarusso (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Phillip Colarusso.
WILTON 197 Ruggles Rd., $254,000. Charles Pickett, Jr. (as Trustee and Life Estate) sold property to Elizabeth Sabatella. 891 Route 9, $925,000. Frederick and Sally Farrell sold property to 891 Route 9 LLC. 26 Sidney Hill Rd., $1,125,000. Tradewind Holdings LLC sold property to Matthew Hickey. 22 Brookside Dr., $399,500. Patricia Hembach (as Trustee) sold property to Colby and Katie Yeaton.
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EDUCATION
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
Ballston Spa Students Valentine’s Day AT SARATOGA Recognized by PTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Reflections Program
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in them and their school. Our second annual Grandparents and Grandfriends Day gives our students an opportunity to share a special part of their lives with their loved ones,” said Pamela Howard, Director of Development. “Grandparents and good family friends, or ‘Grandfriends,’ are very important people in our children’s lives and in the life of Saratoga Independent School. Valentine’s Day, we celebrated the many gifts: laughter; understanding; listening; family stories and memories to last a lifetime; and, most of all, unconditional love that grandparents bring to our lives,” said Lisa Brown, Head of School.
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
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BALLSTON SPA — The National PTA Reflections Program is designed to enhance arts education for students in preschool through grade 12, encouraging them to create works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography and the visual arts. The theme for 20172018 was Within Reach and student submissions are judged at the school, region, state, and national
levels as they advance. Ballston Spa students recognized for their submissions at the regional level in this year’s program include James McIntyre, Nate Hill and Connor Acton from the Gordon Creek Elementary School; Kentaro (Ken) Tan from the Ballston Spa Middle School; and Shoichiro (Shawn) Tan from the Ballston Spa High School. The students were recognized for their achievements at the
Ballston Spa PTA Council’s annual Founders’ Day Celebration hosted recently at the Ballston Spa Middle School. Student artwork and projects will be judged at the state PTA level and returned at the Legislative Education Conference in March. Congratulations to all the participants. Please contact the appropriate local school PTA unit for additional information on the Reflections Program or visit www.NYSPTA.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Feb. 14, children at the Saratoga Independent School invited their grandparents and “grandfriends” to visit with them and see their classrooms, school work and projects, a homemade snack, and other fun activities throughout the school. They were also given a tour of the new Middle School, scheduled to open in Sept. 2018. “Children feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they know that people in their family and community are interested
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CIVIC DUTY STARTS YOUNG SSHS Students Launch Political Clubs by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
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Meg Messitt, president of the Teenage Republican Club. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Meg Messitt, an ambitious freshman at Saratoga Springs High School, decided last summer that her political point of view needed to be represented in her high school. Along with two friends her age, Jason Schwartz and Paul Sheehan, Messitt and the boys spent their summer writing their new proposed club's constitution. Messitt explained that she has always been interested in politics,
starting with watching Fox News at a young age and continuing to do so well into her teen years. “I was really excited to start this club, it got me even more engaged with politics. We wanted to express conservative values more, we thought there wasn’t a big voice of conservative ideas in Saratoga schools. We noticed that lessons tended to be from the democratic view point. So, we started this club, so the conservative values could be heard,” Messitt explained. See Story pg. 18
Matthew Taylor, president of the Young Democrats Club. Photo provided.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
Schenectady JCC and Living Resources Partner for Winter Camp SARATOGA SPRINGS — Schenectady JCC (SJCC) and Living Resources have partnered on a new Winter Camp program for children ages five to eleven, from Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Inclusive Art Gallery. Each day, from 9 a.m. to noon, will have a theme. Tuesday, Feb 20: Travel through Time; Wednesday, Feb 21: Winter Safari; and Thursday, Feb 22: Under the Big Top Circus. Each day includes activities such as cooking projects, nature activities, group games, S.T.E.M.-themed challenges, daily art instruction, and more. Registration is $35 per day/per child or $90 for all three sessions/per child. For more information and to register, contact Rachel Csakany at 518-377-8803 or rachelc@ schenectadyjcc.org.
Saratoga County Fair Scholarships SARATOGA COUNTY — This year the NYSAAF and NYSSA will be awarding up to seven $1,000 scholarships to current New York State high school seniors and students enrolled in college. To qualify, a student must be active currently or have been active in the past at the Saratoga County Fair or with the New York State Showpeople’s Association. All applicants from Saratoga County must submit their applications through the Saratoga County Fair no later than Friday, April 2, 2018. Application is open to all students regardless of their field of study. However, additional consideration may be given to those applicants pursuing a degree in a field related to agriculture, fair management or the outdoor amusement business. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org. For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at 518-885-9701.
Schuylerville Community Theater Scholarship SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is offering their monetary scholarship for a high school senior graduating in
June from a school in Saratoga, Warren, or Washington Counties. Applicants for the SCT Vicki K. Wolfe Scholarship must be entering an accredited college, two or four years, in the fall and be majoring in music, dance, drama, or theater arts. To apply or any have any inquiries answered, email Michele Peters at michele.peters@outlook.com.
Saratoga Builders Association to Offer $1,000 Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student in 2018. This scholarship is available to students planning to pursue a construction industry education. The scholarship is open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County planning to pursue a construction education at a two or four-year college or students who would like to purchase tools for employment in construction. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2018. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted so early submission is encouraged. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1, 2018. Contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director, at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org for eligibility information.
Saratoga Springs Lions Club Scholarships SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Lions Club has expanded their range and number of scholarship offerings to high school seniors graduating this spring. Now being offered: Two $5,000 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a fouryear accredited institution; Two $2,500 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year accredited institution; One $2,500 vocational/technical education scholarship for students planning to attend an accredited or licensed post high school program; Five $1,000 scholarships to Leo Club members. Students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic, The Waldorf School, and Home Instructed students are eligible to apply. Applications are available online at www.SaratogaLions.
EDUCATION BRIEFS com/Scholarships. Applications must be completed and submitted by March 15, 2018. To submit, send to Attn. Scholarship, P.O. Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or drop off in respective school guidance office. For more information, contact Richard Tunison at laprup81@hotmail.com.
Northshire Bookstore Announces Open Mind Scholarship
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore announces The Open Mind Scholarship Award, which honors the diversity of thought, feelings, information, and perspectives found in books, as well as the power of books to change people’s lives. Northshire Bookstore will award two college-bound high school seniors, one from New York and one from Vermont, $1,000 to help pay for college. To apply, each student needs to write up to one page on how a book has exposed them to something new and how it has impacted their life. Submissions are due by Feb. 28. To enter, email the submission to contest@northshire.com.
Superintendent Search Process Continues in Ballston Spa CSD BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District Board of Education continues to work with WSWHE BOCES to select the next Superintendent of Schools. The posting for the BSCSD Superintendent vacancy closed in January and the Board of Education has reviewed all applications. They will hold initial interviews with viable candidates later this month. The Board of Education will hold final interviews in late March and anticipates appointment of the successful candidate in April with a July 1, 2018 anticipated start date. For more information, please contact the BSCSD District Office at 518-884-7195, ext 1310.
Saratoga Independent School to Host Middle School Info Sessions SARATOGA SPRINGS — The SIS Middle School registration and financial aid process is about to launch for students entering sixth grade this fall. Families enrolling in the inaugural middle school class will receive a special tuition discount as members of the “trailblazer” Middle School class and will be eligible to apply for financial aid. Following the addition of sixth grade this fall, seventh grade will be added in Fall 2019 and eighth grade in Fall 2020. The next information session is Tuesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at SIS.
Saratoga Springs City School District 20182019 Universal PreKindergarten Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District is pleased to announce it is currently accepting contact information for the mailing list for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2018-19 school year. To be eligible for the program, children must be four
17 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2018, and must reside in the Saratoga Springs City School District. For additional information, please visit the district website at www.saratogaschools.org/upk.
Incoming Kindergarten Student Registration Events in Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA — The four elementary schools have established the following schedule for screening and registration appointments: Wood Road ES on April 23-25, 2018, Milton Terrace ES & Malta Avenue ES on April 24-26, 2018 and Gordon Creek ES on May 16-18, 2018. Specific information will be sent directly from the elementary schools to parents during the winter months. Anyone with an incoming Kindergarten student who is not already in contact with the school is asked to call the Registration Office at 518-602-0256.
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GREENFIELD SUMMER CAMP OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ENRICHING MORNING SUMMER FUN GREENFIELD, NY – For more than 25 years, the Town of Greenfield has offered families a traditional summer camp experience reticent of the kind you remember as a child: one with lots of open space, room to play with peers and chock full of good, old fashioned summer camp fun. The camp runs for five weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and will provide children with summer memories and fresh air that is sure to make them sleep well at night. More than 200 children attended camp last year. Camp takes place at the beautiful Greenfield Elementary School, which is located just five miles north of Saratoga Springs in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The camp is directed by well-loved Saratoga Springs School System PE coaches Jason Armstrong and Eric Hayden. Camp features an 8:1 camper/counselor ratio with more than 30 exuberant teenage camp counselors, most of whom live in Greenfield and once attended camp themselves. All counselors are American Red Cross certified. Students ages 5 through 14 are welcome and are grouped by age. Campers are provided with plenty of organized and free play on the popular Greenfield Elementary playground and beautiful rural property. Daily activities take place both in and outside the Greenfield Elementary School. Children enjoy daily art projects and organized gym time with dodge ball, parachute play, limbo, Tae Kwon Do and more. Camp also features themed events like “Super Hero Day” and “Hat Day,” as well as magicians and other special guests.
Optional field trips are also part of the fun, often taking children to such places as area museums, the Saratoga County Fair, movie theaters, bowling alleys, roller skating and more. “Every kid dreams of summer camp,” said Rebecca Sewell, Town of Greenfield Recreation Director. “We pack as much fun as we can into a five-week program to offer our kids the chance to enjoy summer days with community friends without costing as much as a family vacation.” The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,000 residents and spans more than 41,000 acres of land, including Brookhaven Golf Course in Porter Corners, N.Y. The Summer Recreation Camp is just one of many programs and events held throughout the year.
DATES: July 2 - August 3, 2018 TIMES: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday - Friday (except for extended optional field trips) LOCATION: Greenfield Elementary School, 3180 Rte. 9N, Greenfield Center, NY TRANSPORTATION: available for Greenfield residents only, but is always provided for field trips
EASY DROP OFF! TO REGISTER: Registration begins
3/1/2018 and continues until at capacity. Camp forms and fees can be found at www.greenfieldny.com or by calling 518-893-7432 x307. Town of Greenfield residents receive a discount, but camp is open to all surrounding communities.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
A LITTLE BIT OF CHOCOLATE WITH YOUR VEGGIES? Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park
by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett. As much as we hate to admit it, chocolate is neither a fruit nor a vegetable. But, as Alli and Hank Rose are demonstrating each Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’
Market, it is versatile, somewhat healthy and very delicious. The Roses own Saratoga Chocolate Co., one of the newest vendors at the farmers’ market. They offer handmade and handwrapped chocolate bars, barks, truffles, and hot chocolate mixes. Chocolate-making began as a “foodie passion” and “kitchen experiment” for Alli about 15 years ago, after her day-job in clean energy was done. She created treats for her family, gifts for friends, and occasionally larger orders for weddings, caterers, and wine bars. Then, Hank’s job ended. “We always talked about doing something more on our own, where we could work together,” says Alli. “The time was right.” The couple launched Saratoga Chocolate Co. in November
2016, after a year of structured, conscientious planning. “We tasted about 500 varieties of chocolates being sold locally,” said Alli, “and tested almost as many blends on our own. We had these enormous spreadsheets where we kept track of the results, trying to get a feel for what tasted best to the palate.” The Roses are not “bean to bar” chocolate makers, though that is a future prospect. What this means is they do not start to make their chocolate from the cacao bean itself. Rather, they make their chocolates from carefully sourced couverture, which is a high-quality chocolate produced by grinding the bean to a finer texture and adding a higher percentage of cocoa butter to the finished product. Couverture is especially suitable for creating the bars, barks, and truffles that Saratoga Chocolate features. The Roses’ work with chocolate in a region that does not grow the cacao beans, but this helps convey an understanding of how making local products might convey global consciousness. For instance, they are careful in trying to select chocolate that is not only of a high quality but is responsibly sourced, harvested, and often processed in a single country of origin. From there, the Roses blend their favorite chocolates and ingredients to coax the flavor they seek in each of their confections. Alli calls chocolate a healthy food in moderation. It lifts the spirits and contains some health benefits. And of course it tastes delicious.
Mayan Spice Chocolate Chili
• Serves 8-10
• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hr
INGREDIENTS * Find these Ingredients at the Farmers’ Market!
• 1½ lb ground Longlesson beef* • 1 red pepper, diced • 1 orange pepper, diced • 1 yellow pepper, diced • 2 large onions*, diced • 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced • 3 cloves garlic*, minced • 1.5 Tbsp Chili powder • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin • ½ tsp cayenne
• 1, 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes (locally grown and canned if possible!) • 1 small can tomato paste • 2 cups beef broth, more water if needed • 1 can red kidney beans • 1 can pinto beans • ¼ cup Saratoga Chocolate Company Mayan Spice Hot Chocolate mix* • Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a well oiled dutch oven brown beef on mediumhigh heat for about 2-3 minutes, dusting with salt and pepper for flavor. 2. Set aside beef in a bowl. In same dutch oven, add a touch of oil and saute onions, pepper and jalapeno until softened. 3. Add back the beef, and sprinkle the mixture with spices. Cook for 2 minutes. Add in beans, tomatoes, Visit the Saratoga Farmers’ tomato paste and broth and bring to a simmer. Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Lincoln Baths Building in Sprinkle in the hot chocolate mixture and stir well. Saratoga Spa State Park; follow Cover a let simmer for 1 hour. us on Twitter, Facebook, and 4. Serve over rice, topped with cilantro, sour cream, Instagram; and contact friends@ and/or an over-easy egg. Enjoy! saratogafarmersmarket.org volunteer opportunities.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
FOOD PREPy
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by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
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my Foodie Friends. Our daughter is currently at home completing her final clinical for her degree. She has been committed to helping Paula and I with making better food choices and controlling our serving sizes. To do this; she preps meals for the upcoming week. Meal prepping for the week can be time consuming but worth it by helping to create healthy food choices. Therefore, there are no excuses for the unhealthy food choices! This is an excellent way to stay on track and become fit – which is our goal. To help save time: one key item that our daughter uses is a food chopper. Keep a food chopper on the counter top to make short work out of chopping vegetables. Mini food choppers are especially good for chopping small amounts of vegetables such as celery, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and other firm vegetables. Choppers take the hassle out of slicing and dicing. The
use of a food chopper can cut your food preparation time and help you get to the serving stage sooner. Food choppers come in different styles and sizes but they generally have a similar function - to chop, coarse or fine. They can efficiently chop onions, nuts and vegetables, and they clean up easily. Simplify chopping onions and other vegetables with an easy-to-use hand chopper. Most hand-held choppers involve pressing down on the soft knob that rotate blades for easy chopping while the internal soft bumper absorbs shock. Chopped product is enclosed in a cup or directly on a cutting board. The blade cartridge is removable for easy cleanup. Hand-held food choppers will be considerably smaller in comparison to a food processor. In the event that you would like to chop vegetables, you can utilize this type of vegetable chopper to give you a hand. This may undoubtedly help save time from chopping the food items. Chopping foods like garlic and onions is really simple if you use choppers. Various other food, for instance, tomatoes, celery, and also apples are additionally suitable for chopping by using a food chopper. In addition to that, even hard food items much like nuts can in fact be severed to form smaller pieces; you just need to use your chopper. Food prep is an important part to planning and making our meals. Don’t try to prep it all! First and foremost, when
CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS • Prep: 30 mins
• Cook: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHICKEN • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), pounded • 1 packet taco seasoning
Here is a delicious prep ahead, cold weather recipe!
• 1 small tomato, diced • 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced, divided • ½ small jalapeno, minced, divided • ½ cup onion, minced, divided • juice of 1 lime
FOR THE RICE • 2 cups water • 1 cup white basmati rice • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil • 1 lime • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro • kosher salt to taste
OTHER TASTY ADDITIONS • 2 Bell Peppers, sliced into strips (colors of choice) • ½ onion, sliced into strips • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce • ½ cup light sour-cream • ½ cup black beans
GUACAMOLE & SALSA • ½ ripe Avocado
INSTRUCTIONS
starting out, don’t try and make ahead your entire weekly menu plan. This will completely overwhelm you – it can still overwhelm me. Start slow. The first week prep 1 or 2 recipes ahead of time and as you get comfortable with the process you can prep more. Stop by Compliments to the Chef at 33 Railroad Place to find those cool tools that can help you as you plan out your menus and get chopping. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
Take Care, John and Paula
CHICKEN: In a large bag or bowl, combine the chicken and taco seasoning along with 1 Tbsp. oil. Marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes or up to 48 hours. Heat a large pan to medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 10 minutes then chop into bite size pieces. In the same pan, add a tsp. of oil along with sliced bell peppers and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the veggies are tender. RICE: Boil 2 cups water in a large pot over high heat. Once the water has boiled, add the rice and 1 tsp. oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Add in the cilantro and fluff rice with a fork. GUACAMOLE & SALSA: While the rice and chicken are cooking, mash the avocado in a small bowl. Add half of the minced cilantro (1 Tbsp.), half the minced onion (1 Tbsp.), and half the minced jalapeno. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and juice of half of a lime. Stir until the avocados are fully mashed. Set aside. In another small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, and the remaining minced cilantro, onion, and jalapeno. TO ASSEMBLE: Divide the rice, chicken, bell peppers, and beans into 4 meal-prep bowls. Divide the lettuce, a scoop of salsa, guacamole and sour-cream. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days (prepped with cold ingredients for 2 days.) To re-heat, heat ONLY the chicken and rice bowls for 2-3 minutes in the microwave. Add your prepped toppings when ready to eat. Prep more of the cold bowls when you run out. Enjoy!
Office for the Aging Lunch Program
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• Herb Encrusted • CLOSED Fish with Tartar Sauce • Rice • Carrots • Pears
President’s Day!
Served at the Saratoga Senior Center TUESDAY
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• Chicken and Biscuits • Broccoli
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• Warm Spiced Peaches
Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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RELIGION
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
PLACES OF WORSHIP Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room Contact: 518-692-7694, 518-885-0876, 1-800-22UNITE Bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | Bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | Charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard. #8 Ballston Spa. Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 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 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | www.xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | www.fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m., (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 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)
Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org 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 Springs Free Methodist Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1003 Services: Sunday 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 Rd, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates 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. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 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 February 16 – February 22, 2018 RELIGION
PLACES OF WORSHIP NorthStar Church 970 Rt. 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Rd. Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67 Malta Contact: Oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday: 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard Malta Commons, Ste. 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. Spanish Mass: 1 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 , 9, and 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday: 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | www.Spelcss.com 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: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Rt32, 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: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | Sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-85-4794 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. 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 p.m. or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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LOCAL BRIEFS 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Karen’s Cupboard is back with lots of home-made goodies.
Longfellows Wedding Show Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Sunday February, 25, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Over 40 Wedding Professionals, Hors D’oeuvres, Door Prizes, Complimentary Admission. Engaged couples can vote for their favorite wedding confection in the Longfellows Wedding Show Tasting Room! Register online at LongfellowsWeddingShow.com or call 518-406-0505. Grand Prizes (dates subject to availability, some restrictions apply): A wedding shower for up to 20 guests, courtesy of Longfellows Restaurant. A Wedding Prize Package including a $250 gift certificate courtesy of Simply Sidney, a one-hour couple’s location photo session with files and one 11” x 14” print provided by George Laing Photography, a $250 gift basket from Bed Bath & Beyond, and a 5-hour photobooth for your wedding courtesy of Events by Cool Cat. Attendees can register for the Wedding Workshop Breakfast before the show at the Inn at Longfellows. The cost is $23 per person. Space is limited. For reservations and information, call 518-406-0505. Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale On Sunday, February 25, from 11a.m. - 3 p.m. the Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sales dates are March 25 and April 22; tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call Linda at
In Their Shoes Domestic Violence Awareness for Teens On Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m., Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville will host this WellSpring presentation for teens and their parents or loved ones about dating violence and relationship abuse. This is an interactive and experiential program to learn about the warning signs of dating violence and highlights ways to protect yourself. All our programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. Please give us a call if you wish to register: 518-664-4646. Rifle Competition Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, located at Route 32, south of the village of Victory, will continue the 22-rifle competition every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the month of February 2018. Competition is open to everyone, members or non-members, bring your rifle and ammunition. Call for information 518-695-3917. 2018 Children’s Museum Annual Gala Please mark your calendars for our annual celebration of the wonderful work being done at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. We are one of the only museums in the region that is focused solely on young children, providing exemplar learning experiences through play. Both our exhibits and programming are aimed at increasing children’s self-efficacy and early childhood development. The celebration will take place the evening of Thursday, March 1 at Saratoga National Golf Club as we “forget about our worries and your strife,” paying homage to the classic children’s novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. This event is a spectacular evening of dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a chance to learn more about the Museum’s impact on our community. This year’s honoree will be Pediatrician Dr. Martin Breen. All proceeds for this event go to the annual operating costs of this nonprofit gem-of-a-museum
in the heart of Saratoga. For more information call 518-584-5540 or email info@cmssny.org. Paint n Sip for Elks National Foundation Come paint with us and have some fun at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, located at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. Light refreshments available, raffle baskets and door prizes. All proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation youth, veterans and community. For more information please call 518-584-2585. Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show The Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show hosted at the Saratoga Springs City Center features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. There are also hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company. Friday, March 2, 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special activities include an Art Show on the second floor, open all weekend, with items available for purchase; Saratoga Springs Police Department child safety booth, and identification cards; Mac ‘n Cheese Bake-Off (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Kids activities with Balloon Gal Jenny and JoJo’s Face Painting (Sunday, Noon - 3 p.m.) Hourly prize drawings throughout the event. SPAC’s Winter Ball: Journey Under the Sea The annual SPAC Winter Ball is now in its eighth year to raise funds to support SPAC’s classical programming and youth education initiatives. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites you to dive deep down into the depths as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an elegant underwater paradise. Join us on Saturday, March 3 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs. For this elegant Atlantis
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018 affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal and cocktail attire. Cost is $110. To order tickets visit, www.tickets.spac. org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/ tmEvent356.html. Community Purim Carnival Temple Sinai, with funding from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, will host a fun-filled Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park, located at 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs. Featuring more than 15 interactive games, 2 huge bouncy bounces, children of all ages will also enjoy dancing with the DJ, a photobooth, crafts, snacks and prizes galore for everyone. Community members of all religions are welcome. Admission is free. Tickets are fifty cents each (all games one ticket and all rides two tickets). There will also be discount wristbands for unlimited games and rides. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Purim is a holiday celebrating a biblical story about overcoming racism and oppression. It is traditionally celebrated with costume and much revelry. It has been called “the Jewish Mardi Gras.” It’s the biggest party of the Jewish year. For more information about the carnival, contact Temple Sinai at 518-584-8730. End-of-Life Issues The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is hosting a presentation by Compassion and Choices New York: “Wishes and Values at Life’s End: Planning for the Care You Want and Deserve.” A broad range of topics will be covered from differences between health care proxies and living wills, to what current end-of-life options are available in NYS, to the issue of medical aid in dying. The program will be held on Sunday March 4, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact NY@ CompassionAndChoices.org to RSVP or to ask questions.
Women’s Luncheon All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday March 13, from Noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our Special Feature, John Gray from News Channel 10, will discuss his new book about his beloved dog. Our Speaker, Jackie Gordon from Amsterdam will speak on “Is This All There Is to Life?” Reservations are required by March. 8. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. Havurah Vatik: Making Music with Judith and George For Havurah Vatik members Judith Thomas, a professionally trained pianist, and George Jolly, an enthusiastic amateur cellist, getting older without making music would be out of the question. Not that he tired of playing, but George has taken the “making” a bit further, wondering what it would involve to make his own instrument. On Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. George will give us a snapshot of the year-long process of building what Judith addresses as “Monsieur LeCello.” Together, they will present a sample of the music they have been making. A special Yiddishe catered lunch follows the program in honor of Barbara Block. We need your RSVP by March 14, by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4. AARP TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low and moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue ServiceIRS. AARP TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services. Tax preparation services will be available through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp. Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018 fries and coleslaw for only $11. Take-out is $12. Also available are clam chowder, macaroni and cheese and dessert. Open to the public and families are welcome. Come out and help support these dedicated men who give back to the community so unselfishly.
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Friday, February 16 Blood Drive Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 NY 146, Clifton Park, 1 – 6 p.m. The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive with homemade goodies at the finish. The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation supports pediatric cancer patients, and your donations are critical for these children. Please sign up at www.redcrossblood.org (use sponsor code NICKSFIGHT) or call 1-800-RED CROSS for your appointment. For more information about the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, visit www.fighttobehealed.org.
5th Annual Jack Nichols Memorial Boxing Championship Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 – 11 p.m. Tickets sold in advance are $10 and at the door cost $15. Food, Drinks and 50/50 Raffle. Hosted by the Saratoga Youth Boxing Association. For further Information contact saratogabox-ing@gmail.com
Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, south of the village of Victory, 4:30 - 7 p.m. All are welcome, members and nonmembers. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917.
Lenten Fish Fry Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy a generous portion of Haddock (baked or fried) with
Kids Fun Night Maple Avenue Middle School, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m. Saratoga Springs students in grades K-5 are invited to Kids Fun Night, featuring open gym, crafts, games, and activities. This fundraiser is hosted by the Saratoga Springs High School Boys Cross-Country and Track & Field teams. Coaches, athletes, and athletes’ parents supervise all activities. $10 per child; snacks/drinks available for purchase. For more information email racingcitytc@gmail.com.
Concert by Ensemble Connect Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $5 senior citizens and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For ticket information, call 518-580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel.
Fire on the Mountain West Mountain, 59 West Mountain Road, Queensbury, 7 p.m. - Midnight Don’t miss the hottest night at West Mountain. This is a favorite annual event and is suitable for children and adults. The event includes a huge bonfire, torchlight parade, live music from The Audiostars, face painting, parade of lights, fireworks and more. Free admission. For more information call 518-636-3699.
Saturday, February 17 Cabin Fever Party Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 1 p.m. Sick of winter and staying inside? Come to the library for familyfriendly fun. There will be a family-oriented craft, a children’s book giveaway, hot cocoa bar and goodies and a bake sale. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit www. ballston.sals.edu. The parking lot
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Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Route 4 and Route 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet. “The World of Nineteenth Century Photography” will be the topic presented by Anne Clothier, Director of Education at the Saratoga County Historical Society. The topic will examine daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes and cartes de visite and demonstrate how to identify these early photographic methods. The program will be handson. Attendees are invited to bring early photographs or family albums. Public is welcome. For information call 518-587-2978.
Adirondack Sportsman’s Alliance 17th Annual Banquet Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Doors open at 3 p.m. Raffles, live auction, silent auction and dinner banquet. Adult Tickets: $40, Youth (under 15) $25. Table of 8: $700. For further Information contact Richard Besthoff, 518-761-2644. 100 percent of the funds raised at this banquet remain in the area for local projects, members help to protect and promote outdoor heritage.
Opening Reception for Rose Ocean — Living with Duchamp Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. For more information call 518-580-8080.
Sunday, February 18 Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. 15th Anniversary Dinner Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 – 10 p.m. Hand-Passed and Displayed Hors D’oeuvres. Dinner choices: Tomato Basil Penne/Vegetarian (Pasta Tossed Fresh Vegetables & Feta Cheese), Sliced Loudon Broil, (gluten free, slow roasted Louden Broil with roasted shallot au jus), Chicken Piccata (chicken breast in a lemon butter sauce
with capers), served with salad, potato, vegetable, dessert, and rolls. For questions call Cliff at 518-260-9922 or Sherry at 518522-2472. There will be a 50/50, live auctions, Chinese auctions, basket raffles and more Cost is $50 per person or $95 per couple. Senior and Military Discount $5 off. Business attire requested.
Monday, February 19 Project Cameron’s Story Bookraising Party Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy craft projects, face painting, and a visit with Elmo, presented by Project Cameron’s Story, which supports the bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) using children’s literature and storytelling. From February 1620 you can buy books at our store to give to Project Cameron’s Story, and we will donate a percentage of your purchase to the organization.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Wesley Health Care Center, Woodlawn Commons, 2nd floor, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 518-331-9611 or Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247.
Tuesday, February 20 Woodcarvers Meeting Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, 9 – 11:30 a.m. The Ballston Area Senior Citizens are looking for anyone interested in joining, from beginners to experienced woodcarvers. Both men and women in the group meet every Tuesday to carve everything from small boots, birds, walking canes to even a rocking horse. Please contact Neil Scheuerman at the Community Center, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at 518-885-6740. If the schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Center is closed also. Visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Volunteer Docent Training National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon Two new sessions of volunteer docent training in preparation for Museum tours for the upcoming exhibition season. These first two sessions will focus on the Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Volunteer docent training will be led by Mary Anne Fantauzzi, the Museum’s Docent Coordinator. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer docent, please email Mary Anne Fantauzzi at programming@dancemuseum. org. No prior knowledge of dance is necessary, volunteers of all ages are welcome to join, and all volunteers are encouraged to bring ideas to share. For more information about the National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts, please visit our website at www.dancemuseum.org.
Wednesday, February 21 2018 Winter Storytellers Series Continues SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the tenth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 21. February 21 features singer/storyteller Dan Berggren with “Songs & Stories of the Adirondacks.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.
Thursday, February 22 Bark Up a Tree Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, 2 – 4 p.m. Come walk your leashed and friendly dog on this easy 2-3 mile hike. We will start at the office. Trail subject to change according to weather and trail conditions. Please call to reserve your spot 24-hour advanced notice at 518793-0511. Program fees apply.
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Mid-Winter Recess D AY C A M P S Mid-Winter Horse Camp 3 days Olde Saratoga Farms, 522 Route 32 North, Schuylerville February 21 – 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $75 - $225. Get a chance for some good ole farm fun and horse exposure. Children will learn horse safety and riding protocols, along with animal husbandry while having fun making friends in a safe family country environment. Rates $75/day. Call or text Gil at 518-577-0449 to register.
Camp Creativity (age 8-14) Saratoga Arts Council, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs February 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Members: $210 Not-Yet-Members: $225 Our camp is a perfect way to get kids off the couch and creating. Our full day campers focus on the basics but are also introduced to advanced art concepts. Each camp ends with an exhibition of works highlighting lessons and projects – and friends and family of campers are invited to attend. Call: 518-584-4132 Email: ttobias@saratoga-arts.org
Imagination Rules (age 5-7) Saratoga Arts Council, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs February 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – Noon Members: $140 Not-Yet-Members: $150 This half-day camp allows younger artists to focus on the basics of art making while studying the styles and techniques of famous artists! Campers will complete 4-6 masterpieces, which they can show off at their very own exhibition at the end of the week. Call: 518-584-4132. Email: ttobias@saratoga-arts.org
Theater Camp (age 6-14) Saratoga Arts Council, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs February 19 – 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Members: $210 Not-Yet-Members: $225. All the world is a stage, and our full day theater camp celebrates every part of it! Campers will learn about and experience the collaborative nature of theater. Together they will learn the basics of character
development, stage directions, and set and costume design as they work toward the performance of their play in our very own Dee Sarno Theater for family and friends at the end of the week. Call: 518-584-4132. Email: ttobias@saratoga-arts.org
Kids Beading Camp (Grades 2 – 5) A Bead Just So, 114 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa February 19 – 23, 9 – 11 a.m. We have 8 spots available per day for this fun week of beading. Cost is $20 per day per child, with a two day sign up minimum. Sign up for all 5 days and receive a 10 precent discount. This price includes all materials and a daily snack. We’ll make a different project (or two!) each day including a memory wire necklace and bracelet, beaded snowflakes, a ladder bracelet, wish bracelets/anklets, a zigzag bracelet, beaded stars, and button bracelets! Call the shop now to reserve your child’s seat, 518-309-4070 (payment is required at time of registration).
Winter Wilderness Adventure & Storytelling Camp (age 6-8) 3 days The Ndakinna Education Center, 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center | 518-583-9958 February 19 – 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Standard Level: $175. Donation Level: $235. Run by Assistant Director Jesse Bruchac, this is three days indoor and outdoor activities from shelter making and animal tracking to Native American games, crafts, and storytelling. Dress for the outdoors and bring a bag lunch.
Winter Wilderness Adventure Camp (ages 9-12) 5 days The Ndakinna Education Center, 23 Middle Grove Road, Greenfield Center | 518-583-9958 February 19 – 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Standard Level: $275 Donation Level: $345 | Run by Director James Bruchac, this is four days of indoor and outdoor winter activities from snowshoeing to animal tracking, shelter building, Native American games, basic winter survival and more. Dress for outdoor adventure (bring snowshoes if you have them) Bring a bag lunch.
Martial Arts Camp (age 4 -12) Cutting Edge Martial Arts, 175 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-5501 February 19 – 23, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (early drop-off and late pick-up options available) Members: $199.99 plus outings Non-Members: $225 plus outings During our February Camp, we will play tons of fun games, run a martial arts class daily, go sledding as well as take a trip to Saratoga Strike Zone. We also will watch a movie or two, have recreation times during certain afternoons where campers can play air hockey, X-Box, or jump in our full-size indoor bounce house. Our camps are designed to be fun, complimenting the games with character education lessons and introductory martial arts instruction. 40 percent discount on a second family member.
Super Kids Quest (ages 3-8) The Little Gym of Saratoga, 2110 Ellsworth Boulevard, Malta 518-764-7726 February 19 – 23, 1 – 3 p.m. Starting at $25 per camp day. Your child will spend three adventurefilled hours a day on an exciting quest. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme with a different creative lesson plan that will keep your child engaged.
Camp with Go Kids (Grades K-3) Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta February 20 – 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $145 per child per week. Come join Go Kids for a fun-filled day camp. Activities include games, art and crafts, sports and more. Campers should come prepared with comfortable clothing, snack, lunch, water bottle and clothing to play in the snow. Dry gym shoes are required. Contact Emmie Doin 518878-6502 for more information. To Register: www.123gokids.com or call 518-415-2525.
Drama Camp (age 6 – 12) Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta February 20 – 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $165 per week, Non-resident $182 518-899-4411 | Imaginative, dramatic and fun, camp activities
include acting exercises, theater games, improv, vocal techniques, creative movement, character analysis, makeup, art projects and more. We will rehearse and present a short performance including costumes, set pieces, props, lights and sound at the end of the week on the Malta Community Center Stage. Instructor: Elyse Young.
Tooth Fairy Jar Event. Paint your tooth fairy jar, and enjoy dental friendly snacks and drinks. Our Tooth Fairies will be there to help decorate, provide dental education and encourage healthy habits. Space is limited. Reservations and payment are required in advance; please call 518-226-6010.
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Saratoga Spa State Park, February 22, 11 a.m. Enjoy a snowshoe hike around the Creekside Classroom and explore the park’s winter environment. Participants will go out in search of items on their bingo sheet while also learning more about the winter world around them. This program is for children ages 5 to 12 and is free. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000, ext. 111 to register.
Animal Tracking & Snowshoe Hike Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs February 19, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A Saratoga Reads Program - Join Environmental Educators from Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park on a family snowshoe hike in Congress Park. For children ages 5-12 accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Crawshaw Story Room to receive footprint identification cards and loaner snowshoes, courtesy of Wilton Wildlife. Please bring your own snowshoes if you have them. If there is no snow, we will hunt for mud tracks. Register in the Children’s Room or by calling 518-584-7860, ext 305.
Day Off Special – Saratoga Strike Zone 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs February 19 – 23, 9 a.m. Enjoy 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, sodas, bumper car ride and Ballocity usage for only $13 per person. Call 518-584-6460.
S.T.E.M. Vacation Club The Children’s Museum at Saratoga 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs February 19 – 23, 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. Visit www.cmssny.org for more information or call 518-584-5540.
Paint Your Own Tooth Fairy Jar Creative Sparks and Balloonatics, 42 Phila St., Saratoga Springs February 21, 10, 11 a.m. and Noon Cost: $10. Dr. Nicole Byrne, DMD, Pediatric Dentistry is excited to announce we have partnered with Creative Sparks Art Studio. Together we are hosting a Paint Your Own
Hike and Find Winter Bingo
Teddy Bear Sleepover Northshire Bookstore 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. | Cost: $7 per Teddy (tickets required.) Drop off a plush friend for a sleepover at the bookstore. While you’re here, enjoy snacks, activities, and a special story time with our booksellers at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Pajamas are encouraged. Our booksellers will watch to see what all the sneaky teddies get up to overnight and will share photographs of all the mischief on our Facebook page. Plush pickup is from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on February 23. Tickets are on sale. All proceeds to go to support Book angels.
Kids’s Ice Fishing Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort February 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come to Moreau for an ice fishing lesson. No equipment needed. Registration is necessary. Fees apply. Call 518-793-0511.
Tang Family Saturday – Spirally Sculptures 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs February 24, 2 p.m. For ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult companion. Reservations are required – for additional information and reservations, call the Tang’s Visitor Service Desk at 518-580-8080. Free.
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FLURRY FESTIVAL TO BE STAGED THIS WEEKEND
The Rochmon Record Club
Flurry Festival returns to Saratoga Springs this weekend. 2017 festival image by PhotoAnd Graphic.com “In early March I’ll hit the ground running to start preparing for next year.” Greene said the plan is to maintain and to grow upon the successes of the winter festival by listening to festival attendees and potentially expanding the offerings and styles.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 31st Annual Flurry Festival of traditional dancing and music will take place Friday, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 18. The festival is housed in the Saratoga City Center and Hilton Hotel with satellite locations at the Saratoga Music Hall and Caffé Lena. Dances and Workshops include styles in Contra, Swing, Latin, English Country, Squares, Vintage, Clogging, Hip-Hop, Cajun, Zydeco, Irish, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Asian, European, American and International Folk, Yoga and body movement and more. Beginner to experienced sessions. Make Music and Sing sessions include: Irish, Quebecois, Southern Old-Time, African, Scandinavian, Adirondack, Gospel and Community Singalongs, Folk, Fiddle, Guitar, Banjo, Flute, Harmonica, Ukulele, voice and more. After 14 years as program curator for the Flurry Festival, Peter Davis will be stepping down, the organization announced this week. City resident Jonathan Greene will assume the role, which includes the talent scouting of more than 300 musicians, bands and dance instructors and coordinating the massive schedule of events for the three-day festival. “I’m excited about it,” said
Greene, a professional musician and event organizer who performs regionally and throughout the northeast with the Hot Club of Saratoga, Golfstrom, Heard and other groups. “I’ll be shadowing Peter for the whole weekend and going from event-to-event and be on-site literally 24/7. It’s going to be crazy,”
said Greene, who will also be performing with the swing dance band The Piggly Wigglies in the Saratoga Hilton Hotel Ballroom and leading participants in a swing jam. Tickets to the festival are on sale all weekend long. For a full schedule of events and more information about the Flurry, go to: www.flurryfestival.org.
will converge to listen, learn about and discuss Eric Clapton’s tour de force, Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs. The Listening Party features a live audio and video presentation by Chuck Vosganian AKA “Rochmon.” A $5 donation is suggested. Donations go to the restoration funds of Caffe Lena and Universal Preservation Hall. The Rochmon Record Club is held the third Tuesday of the month.
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New Performance Proctors 2018-19 Season Announcements SPAC TO RELEASE JAZZ FEST LINE-UP SUNDAY The Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival will celebrate its 41st anniversary on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center will release the festival line-up on Sunday. Founded in 1978 by jazz impresario George Wein, Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival is the fifth longest-consecutive-running jazz festival in North America. Initially founded as “the Newport Jazz Festival at Saratoga” the festival was renamed Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in 1998.
THE EGG ADDS SHOWS FOR SPRING CONCERT SERIES The West Point Concert Band’s Spring Concert, ‘March Forth!’ pays homage to the way Sousa’s own band played concerts, highlighting masterworks, soloists, and a multitude of marches for military band. Admission to the West Point Concert Band is free and takes place 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Billy Cobham’s “Crosswinds Project” will be staged 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25. Widely regarded as one of the world’s great drummers and revered for his musical ingenuity, jazz fusion virtuoso Billy Cobham has contributed seminally as a master percussionist, composer, producer, educator, clinician and tireless musical explorer. The concert will revisit Billy’s Crosswinds album and feature Paul Hanson (Saxophone), Fareed Haque (Guitar), Tim Landers (Bass) and Scott Tibbs (Keys). Tickets are $34 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, and by telephone at: 518-473-1845. American Roots & Branches Concert Series: The band Hot Rize will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Tickets for each concert are $36. Singer/songwriter Todd Snider will perform as part of the series on April 20. Tickets to Snider’s performance are $29.50.
FRANK ZAPPA AND FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTES, BRUBECK BROTHERS, QUINN SULLIVAN AT COHOES MUSIC HALL A series of new shows under the new management of the Cohoes Music Hall was announced this week. The Music Hall Arts Alliance, led by Holly Brown, formerly executive director of the Palace Theatre, took over management of the Hall last month. “The Nick is Right Tour” will take place March 24 presented by the Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Conan O’ Brien TV veteran Nick Di Paolo. Guitar prodigy Quinn Sullivan - who has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, and Joe Bonamassa - will perform April 18. Additional shows include: Comedian Rory Albanese, producer of The Daily Show, April 20; The Music of Frank Zappa, featuring original members Napoleon Murphy Brock and Denny Walley, April 22; and “Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute” July 21. For more information about shows, tickets and ticket prices, go to: thecohoesmusichall.org. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 877-987-6487.
SCHENECTADY — This week, Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre announced the 2018–2019 Key Private Bank Broadway Series at Proctors and the 2018–2019 Season at Capital Repertory Theatre. 2018-2019 KEY PRIVATE BANK BROADWAY SERIES AT PROCTORS Anastasia: Oct. 9–14. This epic 2017 Broadway hit takes us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), with direction by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. A Bronx Tale: Oct. 23–28. Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s — where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical — based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri’s story — that The New York Times hails as “A Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.” Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical: Dec. 5–9, 2018. Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit.
School of Rock: Feb. 5–10, 2019. Based on the hit film, “School of Rock” follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theatre’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Feb. 26– March 3, 2019. It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of “Hairspray.” The Phantom of the Opera: April 24–May 5, 2019. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will make a triumphant return to Schenectady as part of its North American Tour. The production, overseen by Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score — with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You” — will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. The Book of Mormon: May 14–19, 2019. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway and across North America, The Book of
Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Waitress: June 11–16, 2019. Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, and inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna — a waitress and expert pie maker, who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Hamilton: Aug. 13–25, 2019. Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War. Featuring a score that blends hiphop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” is the story of America then, as told by America now. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, “Hamilton” is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The 2018–19 Season at Capital Repertory Theatre includes: NEXT ACT! New Play Summit 7 (June 2–4); Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (July 6–Aug. 12); The Royale (Sept. 21–Oct. 14); Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Nov. 23–Dec. 23); Red Maple (Jan. 25–Feb. 17, 2019); Shakespeare in Love (April 5–May 12, 2019). For series ticket and show information go to: proctors.org.
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The Legacy of Marcel Duchamp: New Exhibition Opens Saturday at The Tang SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane Arbus, Richard Pettibone, Francis Picabia, Man Ray, Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp are among the more than 50 artists whose works will be displayed in a new exhibition at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College. The show, “Rose Ocean: Living with Duchamp,” focuses on the legacy of Marcel Duchamp in contemporary art and will be on view from Feb. 17 through
May 20. The opening reception takes place 5 p.m. Saturday and is free and open to the public. “You’ll see work by Mike Bidlo, David Hammons, Amy Podmore, and Millie Wilson, who are responding directly to Duchamp, alongside artists like Sheila Metzner and Anya Kielar, whose links to Duchamp can be seen through the context of the exhibition,” Dayton Director Ian Berry said, in a statement. Many works in the project are from the Tang’s collection
and will be on view for the first time Duchamp extended his provocations in the art world to exhibition-making, by designing installations that countered the white walls and rectilinear spaces of modernist galleries. “Rose Ocean” was designed in collaboration with students from Associate Professor Michael Oatman’s “Duchamp Seminar/ Exhibition Studio” at the School of Architecture at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
BRIDGMAN PACKER DANCE will perform 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 at The Egg as part of the “Dance in Albany” series. Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer’s innovative “Video Partnering” choreography – the integration of performance and video technology - has been acclaimed for its highly visual and visceral alchemy of the live and the virtual. Tickets are $28 and available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone 518-473-1845 or online: theegg.org.
Saratoga Arts hosts an opening reception of “Bound & Unbound,” featuring artwork by Regis
Brodie, Susan Hoffer, and Simeon Youngmann from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at The Arts Center Gallery. “Bound & Unbound” brings together three artists who create artwork bound by tradition, medium, or semiisolation and that breaks through these boundaries, highlighting the push-and-pull often found between tradition and contemporary life and exhibiting that the two can coexist harmoniously.
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A Cappella with the Skidmore Bandersnatchers, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026
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Powerhouse Funk Band, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585 Songwriters in the Round, 7 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484
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Bluegrass Jam with the Schroon River String Band, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Laura Roth & Hui Cox, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Hot Club of Saratoga, 7 p.m. @ Hamlet and Ghost — 518.450.7287
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Irish Celtic Sessions, 7 p.m. @ The Parting Glass — 518.583.1916
Pat Attanasio Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582
Body Pressure: Techno and House Dance Party, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585
Brothers Blue, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Richard James’ Krewe Orleans: A Mardi Gras Experience, 9:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585 John Alecci, John Benware with Holcomb & Konye, Classical voice, Piano and Cello, 1 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484
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CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Roy Orbison Tribute, 3 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484
thursday, 2/22: Tom Paxton & The Don Juans, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Hot Club of Saratoga, 6 p.m. @ Mouzon House — 518.226.0014 Cloud Lifter, 8 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026
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Puzzles Across 1 Son of God, in a Bach cantata 5 Sacred wading bird of ancient Egypt 9 English class topic 14 Novelist Hunter 15 Outstanding credit 16 __ Valley, Calif.: 1960 Winter Olympics site 17 Pre-exam review session 20 Prepare to propose 21 Figure skating leap 22 Satisfied sounds 23 Tel __, Israel 25 Use an acetylene torch on 27 Multinational military alliance 33 PIN requester 34 In a bit 35 Words before “Happy New Year!” 37 Explore eBay 39 Vintage roadster 41 Pop singer Diamond 42 Medal of Honor recipients 45 State firmly 48 Delta rival: Abbr. 49 Reporter’s trustworthy contact 52 “What have I gotten myself __?” 53 Bring in from the fields 54 Cries from successful solvers 57 Flu symptom 59 Sounds of thunder 63 Coin-operated kiddie ride 66 Spin docs 67 “If all __ fails ... “ 68 Out of the wind 69 Shabby 70 Puts into words 71 Where boats tie up Down 1 Soda __: fountain worker 2 Tied, as a score 3 Out of danger 4 Hard to believe 5 Checkpoint requirements: Abbr. 6 Conduct, in report card comments 7 Curly-horned goat 8 Sprinkled widely 9 GI show gp. 10 Detachment of fighter jets 11 Subtle glow
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44 The devil 46 Tampa-to-Palm Beach dir. 47 Pest control target 50 Unidentified flying radar blips 51 Transfer, as computer data 54 Bandstand boosters 55 “Present!” 56 Summit 58 Golden St. campus 60 Folksy Guthrie 61 Tiny time meas. 62 Search for 64 Vague quantity 65 “__ Misérables”
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: Gender, Sex Gender describes the characteristics that a society or culture delineates as masculine or feminine. Sex refers to biological differences: chromosomes, hormonal profiles, and internal and external sex organs. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
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WINTER SPORTS SEASON FINALS! League games and matches begin this week and are as follows:
Basketball FIRST ROUND – SECTIONALS FRIDAY, 2/16
■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Girls) vs. Queensbury 6 p.m. at Queensbury High School ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Warrensburg 6 p.m. at Warrensburg High School TUESDAY, 2/20
■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Voorheesville 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Cobleskill 6 p.m. at Cobleskill High School
■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. TBD 7 p.m. at Spa Catholic Highschool WEDNESDAY, 2/21
■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. Bishop Maginn, 7 p.m. at Burnt HillsBallston Lake High School
■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. LaSalle 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School
■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 6 p.m. at Shenendehowa High School SATURDAY, 2/24
■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) *Not playing First Round, Moving onto Quarterfinals
Wrestling FRIDAY, 2/23 AND SATURDAY, 2/24
Swimming FRIDAY, 2/16
■ SECTIONALS - Ballston Spa 9 a.m. at Shen Aquatics Center
Winter Track SUNDAY, 2/18
■ SECTIONALS 8 a.m. at SUNY Albany
■ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 9 a.m. at The Times Union Arena
Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 2/16
■ Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ice Rinka
*All information subject to change due to inclement weather.
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Madison Duguay: Athlete of the Week Photos provided.
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Madison Duguay, a 17-yearold senior at Saratoga Springs High School, is a triple threat: top-scoring bowler, inspiring feminist, and hard-worker, with two part-time jobs. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Duguay took top honors at the Suburban Council bowling tournament, ranking the number one female with a score of 699. Duguay has previously made Second and Third Teams in the Suburban Council, but that 699 is the highest she’s ever bowled, finally securing her a spot on First Team. She has been a bowler since she was seven years old, following in her father’s footsteps. “I started in junior programs and then worked my way up,” she explained. She has been on the varsity team since the seventh grade. “I love it. When I first started, all the girls were really welcoming, that’s how I learned to be really nice to the new incoming girls. I try to be as welcoming as possible, I thought it was welcoming when I was little so, hopefully the new girls see it like that,” she explained. Duguay will not be continuing her bowling career in college at SUNY Cortland, where she will be majoring in Early Childhood Education. “I’ve always been a volunteer at elementary schools and preschools and I love kids, I’ve been around them my whole life. I find my teachers to be my mentors, so I aspire to be like them,” she said, of her career choice.
While school has always “come easy” for her, she does struggle with math and has overcome that with receiving extra help staying after school. She also works two part-time jobs, at the bowling alley, and Justice, a clothing store. Duguay states that she would choose Emma Watson to play her in a movie of her life, “because I’m really into feminism so I feel like she would be good for me.” “I’m always empowering girls and I always find it fun to inspire them. I’ve always followed women in the news and social media, especially Emma Watson. She’s at all the conventions. I love to inspire girls now, so they know what to do later,” she said. “I’m grateful that bowling has brought me all of this opportunity and all my best friends are on the team so I’m really glad I’ve been able to meet them,” Duguay stated.
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This Too, Shall Pass “All Outdoors”
by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY
I THINK that it’s safe to say that the worst of winter is behind us. The sun lingers a couple extra minutes every day, postponing nightfall, and is greeting us a little earlier at daybreak. The winter lion will hold the spring lamb at bay and is likely to bare its claws again before it grudgingly abdicates its throne. King Leo must be in cahoots with the woodchuck named Phil, who recently proclaimed, “After the careful examination of my shadow, it is my determination that Winter will be extended by six weeks.” Don’t get
me wrong, I think winter is great and so do a lot of others who enjoy winter activities like ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling. What other time of year can you strengthen your core and improve your mobility all for the cost of a snow shovel. In no other season can you hone your snowman building skills or create the perfect snow angel. We’ve finally had what could be called an old-fashioned winter and we should be grateful after last year’s poor excuse. Take advantage of the lengthening days and slightly warmer temperatures and enjoy what remains. Don’t let “winter fatigue” get you down.
IT’S COOL ON THE ICE.
This ice fishing season has been the best we’ve seen in the last few years. A cold December got us off to a great start and people were heading out onto the ice before Christmas. We didn’t have a January thaw to throw a wrench into the works and as a result, the ice anglers rejoiced. Fishing was good right from the start and remains good in the second half of the season with even better fishing ahead. I find that the fish get more active as they respond to nature’s cues of the approaching spring. For most species of fish, spring is time to make little fish. That takes a lot of work, so they start feeding with greater enthusiasm and eating greater quantities. This means the fish will be easier to catch and more fish fry’s for you. I like to head onto the ice in mid-to-late afternoon. Morning and mid-day are good too,
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018 but I just like the afternoon. I like to set up a few tip-ups for walleye that will be prowling the weed lines about sundown. Walleye spend a lot of their time in deeper water during the day and they come into the shallows in the evening to feed. I have the best luck setting up in ten to fifteen feet of water on a weed edge close to a drop off into deeper water. A medium sized shiner for bait a couple of feet off the bottom is hard for the hungry predators to ignore. While I’m waiting for sundown, I like to jig for bluegills, perch and crappie. As the evening approaches, tiny organisms, (I’ll just call them bugs) start to come out of the mud and weeds where they hide during the day and look for smaller bugs to eat. Fish like bugs too, so the little fish eat the bugs and the bigger fish eat the little fish and the bugs, then we catch the bigger fish and eat them. I leave the bugs to the fish. Small brightly colored jigs with a tiny plastic trailer baited with a small grub are my go-to lures. The bluegills stop biting when it starts getting dark, but the crappie and perch will continue past sunset. With luck, the walleye will start popping flags on the tip-ups about this time. Now is the time to switch to a stouter jigging rod and use a jigging Rapala or similar lure. If all goes well, I’ll be walking off the ice within a couple of hours with a few fat walleyes and some chunky panfish in my bucket. That, folks, is what it’s all about.
ALL GOOD THINGS WILL COME TO AN END (DARN IT!)
The local ice fishing crowd seems to have lost a little steam as we head into the home stretch of the fishing season. Many people have expressed concerns about the safety of the ice after the warmer days we had last week. While it’s true that several days of warm weather and a lot of rain can impact the quality and
thickness of the ice, the few days of warmer temperatures that we’ve had in the last couple of weeks has not un-done what the previous weeks built. Anglers are still reporting a foot or more of ice on most of the local lakes and ponds; that’s twice as much as I need to feel safe. A healthy dose of common sense is always advised so avoid areas of moving water such as feeder streams and outlets. Over the next few weeks, pay attention to the shore lines, especially those with exposed rocks or soil. The sun will warm those areas and may soften the ice making passage a little tricky. This should not be a problem right away but keep it in mind as we approach the end of the month. The ice will likely stay thick into the first week or so of March, getting on or off could get tricky though. My advice is this: if the ice looks funny, stay away. If you need a plank to get on or off the ice, stay off the ice. Remember, no fish is worth swimming for.
THINKING OF THE FUTURE.
I can’t blame you if your thoughts tend toward warmer days ahead. Soon, buds will be swelling, and sap will be flowing, snowbanks will shrink in the heat. Until then, take advantage of the more agreeable weather and get out on the ice or into the woods to hunt small game. Deer season takes center stage for most hunters. The effort and expense they put into the pursuit of whitetail deer is astonishing. For most hunters, what set them on this course was going small game hunting with a grandparent, an uncle or their parents. Squirrels were plentiful back then and they still are. Go back to your hunting roots and take your trusty .22 with you. Bring along a youngster and introduce him or her to an incredible outdoor experience just like you had all those years ago.
Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
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Wrestling Sectional Results by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY PHOTOS BY www.PhotoAndGraphic.com
SARATOGA COUNTY — With eight matches at a time taking place, it can be a little hard to catch up on who pinned who and in what amount of time. On Saturday, Feb. 10, Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, among other local schools, took to the mat. At 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 and 24, NYSPHSAA Division I and Division II Championships will take place, venue TBA.
BALLSTON SPA:
Burnt HillsBallston Lake 113 - John DeConno dec. Brennen Rivas (Amsterdam), 3-1.
SCHUYLERVILLE:
170 - Tyler Barnes pinned Liam Mooney (Colonie), 1:27. 182 – Jake Cooke pinned Dom Nassivera (Queensbury), 1:05. 285 – Jake Stangle dec. Paul Brown (Mohonasen), 3-2.
126 – Orion Anderson pinned Austin Lints (Schoharie), 1:16.
Jake Stangle
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Week of February 16 – February 22, 2018
COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga National Historical Park Winter 100 Mile Challenge
Saratoga Stars
GLENS FALLS — On Friday, Feb. 16, West Mountain will be having their annual Fire on the Mountain event featuring live music from the Audio Stars, fireworks, drink specials, and more. For more information, call 518-636-3699, ext. 339.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, the Saratoga Stars ice skating program brings together differently-abled children with volunteers and expert ice skaters to provide a fun and instructional ice skating program at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks, 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Stars is a free program and all equipment is provided. The program runs January through March on Saturday mornings and afternoons. Ice times vary per the schedule and culminates with a themed Grand Finale Show showcasing the children’s’ learned ice skating skills. The Grand Finale is open to the public. Registrations are now open. For more information about Stars, contact Program Coordinator Mike Stoneback at mstoneba@nycap.rr.com, 518-879-3607. For more information about the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, go to www.saratogaspringslions.com.
Saratoga Springs Little League Registration Open
Learn to Skate USA – Start Your Olympic Dreams Here
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration for all little league divisions for Saratoga Springs Little League has opened up and will be available for online registration until Saturday, March 17 at www.saratogaspringslittleleague.org. Player assessments will be Saturday, March 17 and opening day is Saturday, April 28. Coaches and volunteers are also needed.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is now accepting enrollment into our next learn to skate session starting Feb. 18 and running through March 25. Lessons are available to all ages four through adult. Students will learn the fundamentals of ice
STILLWATER — Brush off your snowshoes or skis, or hike the trails, and see if you can accumulate 100 miles at the battlefield between now and April 30, 2018. Through this challenge, people can enjoy the rich natural and cultural heritage of this local site as they explore their national park. Anyone can take part in the challenge, from beginners to advanced hikers and skiers. Each participant must register via email to SARA_info@nps. gov, rules and a tracking log will be sent in response to your registration.
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skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. Learn to Skate is offered Sunday evenings at Weibel Ice Rink. For questions, contact rachel@saratogalearntoskate. com or Bart at 518-490-1231. For more details and to sign up now, visit www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com.
SUNY Empire State College Alumna Erin Hamlin ’11 Selected as Team USA’s Flag Bearer for PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games SARATOGA SPRINGS — Team USA has selected SUNY Empire State College alumna Erin Hamlin ’11 as its flag bearer for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to be held in PyeongChang, the Republic of Korea. Hamlin, 31, of Remsen, N.Y., won a bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games in luge, women’s singles, the first American in Olympic history to win a luge singles medal. The 2018 Winter Olympics Games will be her last, as Hamlin previously announced she will be retiring from competition after the PyeongChang Games.
Saratoga Springs Rec Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org for pricing.
Saratoga Rec Drop-In Sessions SARATOGA SPRINGS — Drop-in sessions for adult basketball, pickleball, racquetball, and wallyball are now happening at the Saratoga Recreation Department. Visit www. SaratogaRec.com for the latest schedule.
Saratoga Rec Winter Program Registration SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth boxing, ice skating lessons, tiny basketball, and volleyball will be offered. Email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org for additional information.
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink
Saratoga Springs Rec Spring Programs
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The ice rinks on 30 Weibel Avenue are now open with public skating times available. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for open skate times.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Early bird registration begins on Monday, Jan. 29. Choose from ice skating lesson, tiny t-ball, jr. sluggers baseball, and Zumba.
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Saratoga Gymnastics Hosts All-Around Meet SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School gymnastics hosted their annual All-Around Meet on Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Wilton YMCA. Gymnasts from Bethlehem, Shaker and Guilderland also competed in the event. The gymnasts were broken into two groups: (1) gymnasts who had scored greater than 29.0 allaround during the competition season; and (2) gymnasts who had scored less than 29.0 all-around during the competition season. With respect to the higher scoring group, Saratoga took home the top three places led by all-around winner Ava Dallas with a score of 37.1, followed by Sophia Damiano who scored 36.7. Laura Eberlein was third with an allaround score of 34.925. Rounding out the top five were Rachel Drislane (Guilderland) with a score of 34.55 and Kate Dellaratta (Saratoga) with a score of 33.0. Top finishers in the under 29.0 scoring group were: Domenica Hotaling (Shaker) with an all-around score of 27.75, Anna Green (Bethlehem) – 27.55, Savanna Schalberg (Saratoga) – 26.85, Courtney Rafferty (Guilderland) – 26.625 and Kate Sager (Shaker) – 26.50.
Saratoga Blue Streaks Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Blue Streaks Varsity hockey team played the Guilderland/
Mohonasen/Scotia-Glenville Storm in a league game at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink. Saratoga won the game 3-0 with goalie Brad Hipsley recording his third league shut out. Will Detora scored the first goal in the first period with an assist from Sam Jacob; Joe Amodio scored goal two in the first period with assists from Will Detora and Xavier Clark; the final goal was scored in the second period by Will Detora again, with an assist from Sam Jacob. Blue Streaks Goalie Hipsley had 13 saves and Daniel Cooper, from the opposing team, had 45 saves.
Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Basketball League ROTARY JUNIOR DIVISION: Saratoga Financial Services 31 - Mexican Connection Restaurant 24 Saratoga Financial had an early lead and took a 31 to 24 victory over Mexican Connection. The winners got eight points apiece from Ryan Boyle, Alex Cutler and Carter Wood while teammate Eric Eckard had two points. Ethan Dinsmore had a game high 10 points in the loss Saratoga PBA 37 PJ BAR-B-QSA 18 PBA took a 13-point lead into the second half and never looked back in their 37 to 18 win over a depleted PJ’s BAR-B-QSA. Steve Bebee had 11 points, Emylyn Tineo added another nine points in the victory. PJ’s had only six players because of injuries but they never
gave up, and were led by Jason Bell’s eight points along with five points from Antonio Calderon.
SENIOR DIVISION: Saratoga Firefighters 54 - Berkshire Hathaway Blake, Realtors 49 The Firefighters were behind until the last four minutes of the game. They used their “never say never” attitude to pull off a 54 to 49 victory over Berkshire Hathaway Blake Realtors. Firefighters had three players scoring in double figures, led by Noah Rourke with 17 points, Eyner Tineo with 15 points and Robert Orr had 10 points. Rourke hit nine out of nine free throws in the last 90 seconds to seal the win. The Realtors battled right down to the final horn got a game high 19 points from Ian Fisk while teammates Seth Koval and Isaiah Barnes had 13 and two points respectively. Village Photo 51 - Cudney’s Launderers 42 This was also a game that was close until a technical foul in the last two minutes gave Village Photo an eight point lead which helped them get the nine point win over Cudney’s Launderers. Village Photo now goes into the final game of the season leading the division. Village Photo spread the scoring around and were led by Jose Garcia, Donald Steves and Pat Deschaine each scoring 14 points. Cudney’s, as always, fought to the final second, Hunter Regels and Elias Whol each had 13 points and Will Sambrook added four points, Coleman Fignar and Nate Scott scored four and three points each.
DIVISION 1
DIVISION 3
KNICKS VS. CELTICS Knicks-24: Jackson Dunbar-12, Bobby Morris-4 Celtics-23: Landon Lockrow-8, Jude Hamilton-Jones 4
WOLVES VS. ROCKETS Wolves-38: Thomas Maurer-12, Charley Cota-6 Rockets-16: Carter Wood-6, Drew Crossett-2
HAWKS VS. WARRIORS Hawks-19: Gavin Lafrance-5, Carson Engelhard-5 Warriors-17: Dustin Russell-4, Grady Ostrander-11
HAWKS VS. WARRIORS Hawks-28: Bryant Savage-5, Trey Stanislowsky-6 Warriors-19: Kyle Hull-7, Andrew Masten-5
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 4
THUNDER VS. HAWKS Thunder-29: Jake Schaefer-6, Jackson Howell-12 Hawks-6: 3 tied with 2
WOLVES VS. BLAZERS Wolves-52: Andrew Blaha-11, Joshua Foley-11 Blazers-50: Jason Viger-14, Julian Silva-Forbes 11
BLAZERS VS. LAKERS Blazers-35: Porter Sasko-10, Rowan Armstrong-17 Lakers-32: Micah Poag-10, Kaden Wright-7
CAVS VS. HAWKS Cavs-29: Jacob Aday-10, Chase Corbett-10 Hawks-27: Eddie Hart-6, Frankie Laniewski-7
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES DIVISION 1
DIVISION 3
KNICKS VS. HAWKS Knicks-23: Bobby Morris-6, Jackson Dunbar-10 Hawks-21: Chase Palmer-10, Gavin Lafrance-5
WOLVES VS. HAWKS Wolves-29: Thomas Maurer-7, Justin Duscher-7 Hawks-13: Trey Stanislowsky-6, Antone Robbens-4
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 4
THUNDER VS. BLAZERS Thunder-35: Owen Mongan-10, Zachary Streicher-8 Blazers-28: Ronan Rowe-8, Rowan Armstrong-17
CAVS VS. WOLVES Cavs-22: Jacob Aday-5, Cullen Vanwagenen-7 Wolves-18: Josh Foley-7, Andrew Blaha-3