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Sage of Saratoga

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Saratoga Home Designated National Literary Landmark

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Frank Sullivan, the “Sage of Saratoga.”

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Lincoln Avenue home of Saratoga Springs native Frank Sullivan will be designated a national literary landmark and his writings selected as the focus for the SaratogaReads! community-wide reading and discussion initiative in 2017.

Affectionately known as the “Sage of Saratoga,” Sullivan was born in 1892 and graduated from

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Saratoga Springs High School in 1910. After graduating from Cornell University and serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I, Sullivan relocated to New York City where he worked as a journalist and contributor to the New York World and The Saturday Evening Post. As a humorist, his annual Christmas poems and articles appeared in The New Yorker magazine for a half-century.

“He was a great wit and he was part of the Algonquin Round

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Table,” said William Kennedy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his “Albany Cycle” of novels. “He started off a newspaper man like I did and he wound up working for the New York World. He loved The World. That was a newspaper that produced guys like Heywood Broun and Franklin P. Adams and its editor was Herbert Bayard Swope.”

Swope played a key role in launching Sullivan’s life work as See Sage pg. 37

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The Halligans pose for a family photo.

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Home for the Holidays 19-31 Comedian Jodi Weiner’s husband, comedian Vinnie Mark, took this picture the first day of Weiner’s cancer treatment. Her gratitude and admiration for the supportive cancer community inspired her and Mark to give back with a comedy show fundraiser on November 10 at the Embassy Suites to support Saratoga Hospital’s Cancer Patient Fund.

See Comics pg. 9

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Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Man on the Street “Who is your favorite author? ”

“William Burroughs. His writing is experimental and he has a twisted sense of humor that speaks to me on a personal level.” – Christopher Van Natten, Saratoga Springs

“Vladimir Nabokov. He uses an unreliable narrative in his books so you have to try to figure out what all the characters want.” – Marisa Langlois, Saratoga Springs

“Vladimir Nabokov. He writes to you like he’s talking to you at a party that no one wants to be at”. – Katelynne Shimkus, Saratoga Springs

“J.K. Rowling. I grew up with her books.” – Leah Moore, Saratoga Springs

“John Updike. He generated a great love of literature for me and was the first author that I looked at deeply on a literature level.”

– Judith Green, Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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SOS Expands Storage and Workspace SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shelters of Saratoga (SOS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 2, to commemorate the expansion of its 14 Walworth Street location. The 720 square foot two-story addition has addressed two urgently pressing needs - increased storage capacity and sufficient workspace.

SOS developed this critical need for space as a result of prioritizing space for guest housing for men and women, as well as increased programming over the last several years. A successful capital campaign conducted in late 2015 raised the funds necessary to begin construction in July 2016.

“We are extremely appreciative of the community’s generous support of the expansion,” stated Michael Finocchi, SOS executive director.

The bottom floor provides increased and more efficient food storage. A walk-in freezer will be installed before the holidays. It

Cindy Harrington, RN, Director of Marketing and Development and Rosemary Riedhammer, Development Assistant at Shelters of Saratoga, enjoy the new computer and meeting room. Photo by Sharon Castro.

has also created increased storage space for clothing and other related items needed for those served by SOS. The second floor provides a multi-functional meeting space, three computer stations for housing and employment searches, and a venue for holding trainings in collaboration with local businesses and other human service agencies.

Shelters of Saratoga is a non-profit organization which provides individuals with safe shelter, support services and sustainable strategies to end homelessness in the Greater Saratoga region. For more information, visit sheltersofsaratoga.org. A full list of expansion donors can be found at http://sheltersofsaratoga.org/ help-us/partners/expansion/

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Thousands Pay Final Respects to Trooper Timothy Pratt

More than 2,000 law enforcement officers from as far away as California, Wisconsin, and Florida joined Governor Andrew Cuomo, Albany Bishop emeritus Howard Hubbard, and hundreds of people in the region on Monday, October 31 to honor the life of NYS Trooper Timothy Pratt, 55, who died Wednesday, October 26, after being hit by a car while helping a stranded tractor-trailer on Ballard Road in Wilton. No charges are being pressed against the driver. Pratt, who served in the U.S. Air Force, was a 30-year veteran of the NYS Police, well-respected and a natural leader, known for his humor and unfaltering sense of helpfulness. The funeral was held at St. Michael’s Church in South Glens Falls and he was laid to rest with full line-of-duty honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. The family suggests donations in Pratt's name may be made to the South Glens Falls Marathon Dance, c/o South Glens Falls School, 42 Merritt Road South, South Glens Falls, NY 12803, or to Signal 30 Fund, NYS Troopers PBA, 120 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. The full obituary can be found at www.KilmerFuneralHome.com. Photo courtesy of the New York State Police.

Police: Two Deaths in Two Separate Vehicle Incidents Sunday MILTON - A 32-year-old Ballston Spa man was killed early Sunday after he was struck by a vehicle on Saratoga Avenue in the town of Milton, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. The crash occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 30. The pedestrian was identified as Jacob C. Perring, of Saratoga Avenue. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, and the vehicle involved in the incident was located soon after.

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Christine M. Staufenberg, 20, of Ballston Spa, was charged with tampering with physical evidence, a felony, and facilitating aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a violation.

Capri M. Fafard, 24, of Greenfield Center, Timothy D. Hinkley, 22, and James A. Topper, 20, both of Ballston Spa, were each charged with one misdemeanor count of making a punishable false written statement.

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COUNTY COURT Patricia A. Linen, 56, of Troy, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary.

Joh T. Perry, 56, of Malta, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to time served and five years of probation, after pleading to attempted menacing of a police officer, a felony.

Jonathan T. Feller, 31, of Victory Mills, was sentenced on Oct. 26 to one year in Saratoga County Jail, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first degree.

Benjamin Horton, 45, of Schenectady, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to 20 years in prison and 20 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal sexual act in the first degree, a felony.

Geraldo J. Orengo, 29, of Clifton Park, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to two years of probation, and 10 years of post-release supervision, after pleading to seconddegree rape.

Michael D. Bowe, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced on Oct. 20 to 1-3 years in state prison, related to the charge of felony DWI. Dawn A. Breault, 44, of Malta, was sentenced to five years of probation, related to the charge of felony DWI. Samuel S. Brown, 29, of Mechanicville, pleaded on Oct. 26 to felony DWI. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 4.

Kadi L. Nadeau, 18, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded on Oct. 26 to scheme to defraud, a felony. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 14.

Joseph Fowler, 34, of Sand Lake, pleaded on Oct. 25 to disseminating indecent material to minors in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 11.

Brian J. Perry, 24, of Attica, pleaded on Oct. 24 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 9.

James H. Wilkes, 25, of Colonie, pleaded on Oct. 24 to felony grand larceny. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19.

Deandre B. Abrams, 20, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Oct. 24 to felony burglary. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 21.

Cody M. Dunlavey, 22, of Lake Luzerne, pleaded on Oct. 24 to attempted assault in the second degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19.

Steven W. Suba, 38, of Gansevoort, pleaded on Oct. 24 to failing to report an address change within 10 days of relocation. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 19.

Richard N. Bowman, 47, of Corinth, pleaded on Oct. 20 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15.

Brandon Welfinger, 20, of Clifton Park, pleaded on Oct. 20 to failing to report an address change within 10 days of relocation. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 16.

POLICE Nathaniel F. Dennis, 41, of Ballston Spa, was charged on Oct. 26 with two felony

BLOTTER 5 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, and two misdemeanor counts and two felony counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a joint investigation of the Saratoga Springs Police Department, the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Narcotics Unit, and the state Police CNET Capital. Dennis is suspected of selling crack cocaine.

Randy Meyer, Jr., 24, of Mechanicville, was charged with three felony counts of criminal

sale of a controlled substance, and three misdemeanor counts and three felony counts each of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Meyer is suspected of selling cocaine.

Robert J. Burtt, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged on Oct. 24 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and a failing to stop at a stop sign.

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OBITUARIES

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Alice F. Johnson

Gertraud (Trudi) Pilipenko

June Aleda (Blackwood) Veitch

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alice F. Johnson of Wesley Health Care Center passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016. She was 86 years old. Born on April 30, 1930 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late King David Poole and Millie Gunn Poole.

Mrs. Johnson worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at Saratoga Hospital. She was a member of Dyer-Phelps AME Zion Baptist Church in Saratoga Springs. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and loved ones. She is predeceased by her husband Hamp C. Johnson Sr., by three sons, Hamp Clark Johnson Jr., Jeffery Leonard Johnson and Percy Lee Johnson and a daughter Marleen Ann Johnson Glass.

Survivors include one son, James Earl Johnson of Ballston Spa, two brothers, Lee Poole and Chunk Poole both of Yanceyville, NC, grandchildren, Kristalyn Kendra Glass and Bryson Johnson, five great-grandchildren and her best friends Ruth Daggs and Maxine Lewis.

Services for Mrs. Johnson will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the 1 Penny Ln., Albany, NY 12110.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www. tunisonfuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gertraud (Trudi) Pilipenko passed away peacefully on the 26th of October, 2016 at 77 years of age.

Trudi loved her cat “Pepi,” gardening and reading, as well as going to the YMCA for yoga and tai chi classes with her friends.

She had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with.

She also worked for Saratoga Hospital for 44 years as an OR technician, where she will be greatly missed.

Trudi is survived by her older brother and sister, nieces, nephews, and many beloved grand-nieces and nephews in Austria, as well as her close friend Karen Noob here in Saratoga.

Gertraud was recently predeceased by her loving husband of many years, Gregory.

A Memorial service will be held for Gertraud at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 2 to 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gertraud’s memory to The ALS Association, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or Saratoga Hospice at 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — June Aleda (Blackwood) Veitch died on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. She was 92 years old.

The daughter of the late Orel and Mary (Cherry) Blackwood, she was born on June 1, 1924 in Saratoga Springs and married Donald L. Veitch, also of Saratoga Springs, on June 12, 1947. She is predeceased by her husband, who died on Sept. 1, 2007.

Upon graduation from Saratoga Springs High School in 1942, June was employed at Saratoga Vichy, Burnham’s Laundry, and served as a plane-spotter during World War II. June took pride in her work as a homemaker and the mother of five.

Survivors include her five children, Michael (Gail) Veitch, JoAnn (George) Berrigan, Carol (Otis) Groff, Thomas K. (Colleen) Veitch, and John Veitch as well as 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

June’s life was celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Relatives and friends remembered her prior to her Mass in the church. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Her family thanks the Wesley Health Care Center and especially the resident staff on the second floor at Victoria.

Those wishing to remember June in a special way are asked to contribute in her name to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, or to AIM Services, Inc., 4227 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Elizabeth M. Mezera SCHUYLERVILLE AND CLIFTON PARK — Elizabeth M. Mezera, 81, a resident of Clifton Park, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at St. Peters Hospital in Albany surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Born October 31, 1934 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late John Harold and Marie Adele Millett.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Schuylerville High School. She enjoyed reading, traveling, sewing and craft projects.

Survivors include her children, John Mezera Jr. (Maureen) of Downers Grove, IL, Susan Mezera (Mark Tiedeman) of Poway, CA, and David Mezera of Houston, TX; six grandchildren, Dr. McKenna Mezera, Dr. John Mezera III, Karen LaMoure, Laura Tiedeman, Scott Tiedeman, and Emma Mezera; three great-grandchildren, Delaney LaMoure, Kimberly LaMoure, and Emily Radtke; two brothers, Harold Millett of West Palm Beach, FL and John Millett of Rensselaer, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Monday, November 7, 2016 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave. in Schuylerville with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Friends may call on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

James Neal TUCSON, AZ — V. James Neal, 90, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on October 2, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona from congestive heart failure. Jim was born in Schenectady on February 11, 1926. He married Doris Jean Bates on July 4, 1948 and they were married for 68 wonderful years.

Jim is survived by his wife Doris, of Green Valley, AZ and two sons, Michael J. Neal of East Dorset, VT, and Gregory J. Neal of Evergreen, CO, one grandson, Tucker, his sister Leona Micheli and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by one brother, Leonard Neal.

Jim was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, Class of 1944. He served in the US Air Force as a Radio Technician, in Goose Bay, Labrador, for four years. He also studied through the General Electric Electrical Engineering Program, and was employed by GE for 30 years. Jim worked at their facilities in Malta, West Milton and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna. His work involved the electrical systems for the Sea Wolf and Triton Submarines. Jim had many interests, including coaching both of his sons in Minor and Little League Baseball. He also coached them in speedskating with the Saratoga Winter Club. He was a Past President of the Northern NY Speedskating Assn., and was an announcer at many of the skating meets throughout the Northeast.

Jim was a member of the Saratoga Racing City Chorus and the popular quartet “Grandmas Boyfriends.” He was a member of the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, with several wins in the Kestrel Division. He also competed in the 24-Hour Lake George to Ticonderoga Sailing Race, and won it twice: once overall, and once in his division. Jim was an avid golfer and won the Senior Club Championship in Green Valley, AZ, in recent years.

Jim and his family enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks, spending summers on Lake George and skiing in the Adirondacks and Vermont. Jim and Doris traveled extensively after his retirement. Having raised their family in Saratoga Springs, they then lived on Galway Lake, NY, and in Key Largo, FL, in the winters. They settled permanently in Green Valley, AZ in 2000. Jim donated his body to the University of Arizona for research. A Mass was held on November 4 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, in Green Valley, AZ. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, to make a donation in Jim’s name, to your favorite charity

Larry Canell SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pastor Ethan of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church announced on Wednesday, November 2 that Larry Canell passed away while on a trip out west. Mr. Canell leaves behind his wife Paula and son Cole. Larry was a man of deep conviction and his presence will be missed. He was a witness to the broader Saratoga community in many ways as well, and many are mourning the loss of a great friend and companion.

Funeral arrangements are still in the process of being made, but a prayer vigil was held for Mr. Canell on Thursday evening, November 3, where all were welcome to come together to mourn and grieve.

Lillian Marie Ernst MALTA — Lillian Marie Ernst, residing at The Home of the Good Shepard in Malta, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was 91 years old. Born on April 15, 1925, in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Robert Martin Alexander Kissinger and Anna Grace Morris Kissinger.

Mrs. Ernst married her husband George H. Ernst on September 9, 1945. Lillian worked as a bookkeeper for many years for her husband’s business, Ernst Bros, of Saratoga Springs.

Prior to that Mrs. Ernst had also served as the Town Clerk for Wilton in the 50’s and 60’s. She and her husband were longtime “snowbirds,” leaving the frosty northeast for several months each winter, to stay in their home in Green Valley, AZ. They moved to Green Valley permanently in 2001 and lived there until her husband George passed away in August of 2011. Lillian moved back to the Saratoga County area to be closer to her family in 2013.

In Arizona, Mrs. Ernst was a proud member of the Women’s’ Investment Club of Tucson. In her leisure, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016 loved to travel with her husband.

Lillian is predeceased by her husband George as well as a younger brother, John (Jack) Kissinger. Two other brothers survive her, brother Paul of Cohoes, and brother Robert who has long resided in California. Survivors also include a son, Frederick M. Ernst and his wife Nancy Sullivan of Golden, CO and a daughter, Darlene M. Hancox and her husband Michael of Ballston Lake. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Frederick, Jason, Joshua, Nathan, Jennifer and Sara, as well as 12 great-grandchildren living in NY, VA, CO and AZ, and her close friend, Millie Musson of Arizona.

Friends and family gathered to remember her on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Tunison Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. A funeral service was held at the funeral home. Burial was held at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville where she was buried alongside her husband, George. Memorial donations can be made to The 1717 Central Ave. Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com

Malcolm “Mac” Harvey NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS — Malcolm W. “Mac” Harvey, age 97, beloved husband of the late Beatrice “Bea” nee Dake Harvey passed away peacefully at his home in Northbrook, IL on October 27, 2016.

Besides his wife Bea, Mac was preceded in death by his parents, William A. Harvey, Jr and Carolyn Woodard Harvey; sister and brother-in-law Betty Harvey (Daniel F.) Barrett and brother-in-law Robert Dake.

Mac was survived by his three nieces, Beverly R. (the late Richard, Sr.) Hudak, Carol E. Barrett (Clif Lawrence) and Mary Lou Liptak-Masten (Allen Masten); great-nieces and nephews, Kathleen Hudak Torrey (Bruce Torrey), Justin Liptak, Jacob (Lisa) Liptak, MacKenzie Liptak; great-niece and nephews, Emma Torrey, Ethan Liptak and Maxx Liptak. Mac was also best friend to Jack (Judy) and the late Patricia Glunz for over 54 years; adopted uncle and mentor to Judi (Allan) Sidney, John Glunz, Jr, Janet (Barry) Bischoff, Jim (Sally) Glunz, Jerry (Christel) Glunz, Jennifer (Glenn) Faulk and Jane (Mike) Delaney.

Mac served in the Navy during WWII as an aviator. After returning from the war, he received his Bachelor’s degree in administration from Niagara University, NY. Mac managed the Worden Hotel in Saratoga Springs from 1946 to 1952. In 1952 Mac started working for the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. For the next 12 years he worked his way through the ranks at Schlitz becoming the Illinois division manager, a position that he held from 1962 until 1964. In 1964 Mac founded the Harvey Distributing Co. eventually selling his business in 1978 to Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. Mac joined Glunz Beer as Vice President of sales and marketing, a position that he still held upon his death.

Visitation was held Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Donnellan Family Funeral Home in Skokie, IL. A funeral mass was held Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Wilmette IL. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 107 Cemetery Rd. in Schuylerville with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating.

Memorials can be made in his memory to Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W. Montana St., Chicago, IL 60614-2409 or Niagara University Office of Institutional Advancement, PO Box 2008, Niagara University, NY 14109.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros.

Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

OBITUARIES 7 Roger P. Stanton SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roger P. Stanton, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family members, on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016.

Born on Oct. 13, 1941 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Martin and Virginia Stanton. Roger was a graduate of Scotia High School. He earned his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Having completed ROTC training, Roger obtained his commission as an Army 2nd Lieutenant and served 2 years of active duty and 9 years of reserves. His final rank obtained was that of Major.

Because of his extensive study in metallurgy, he was assigned to the research operations at the Franklin Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA. Roger continued his work as a civilian employee at the arsenal and was subsequently transferred to the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. He retired after almost 45 years of service.

Roger resided in East Stroudsburg, PA for almost 50 years.

In 2014, he moved back to the capital region. He will always be remembered for his tremendous generosity to his family and others. Roger was an avid reader and nature enthusiast and had spent many hours hiking the Delaware Water Gap valley.

Survivors include his brother, Thomas (Joanne) Stanton of Saratoga Springs and three nephews, Michael (Tara Curley) Stanton of Niskayuna, John Stanton of Ft. Edward, and Thomas (Lisa) Stanton of Hawthorne, NY. In addition, he leaves behind his great-nephew, Luke, also of Hawthorne.

There will be no public calling hours.

Relatives and friends may gather on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 for a 10 a.m. graveside service with military honors at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road in Schuylerville.

Memorial donations may be made in Roger’s memory to the St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center-Lewis Golub MDA/ ALS Clinic, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Thomas F. Hyland SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas F. Hyland passed away on October 29, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital due to a brief relapse of lymphoma. He was 74.

Tom was born on May 23, 1942 in Hoosick Falls, the son of the late Thomas W. and Rita (Fordham) Hyland. He graduated valedictorian of his class from St. Mary’s Academy, Hoosick Falls in 1960. Tom graduated from Siena College with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1964. The majority of Tom’s professional career was spent working for the personnel department of the New York State Education Department where he achieved the title of Assistant Director.

Tom loved to travel and had taken several trips with Sheila, his loving wife of 47 years. The two of them traveled with the McKrells to Europe and visited Ireland numerous times, as well as Italy, Germany and Scotland. They also went on many cruises together where the various ports of call included St. Thomas, St. Croix, San Juan, Vancouver and Ketchikan. Tom was also a very active member with the Racing City Chorus barbershop group and loved to sing at their various competitions and special events in the Saratoga area. Tom’s greatest enjoyment came from spending holidays and vacations with his family, especially at Rye Beach, NH and St. Pete Beach, FL.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his twin brother Father Terrance W. Hyland, OSA. Tom is survived by his wife Sheila, his son Kevin (Megan) Hyland of Shrewsbury, MA., his daughter Maura (John) Castle of Niskayuna, his two sisters, Noreen (Robert) Haynes of Hoosick Falls and Ann Marie (Philip) Bradley of Albany; four wonderful grandchildren, Alison, Jack, Amanda and Noah, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Friends and relatives gathered to pay their respects on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor.

Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Saratoga Hospital for their excellent care and compassion.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be made to the Racing City Chorus, P.O. Box 713, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

In Memoriam

In memory of Jane E. Kreski If people today were as great as you, what a better world it would be!

Love you, J.K. A memorial service for Mickey Vassallo who passed away on September 25, 2016 will be held for friends and family on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Cross, 3764 Main Street in Warrensburg, NY. The Rev. Thomas J. Pettigrew will officiate.

In Memory of Thomas Vincent Pravda October 11, 1962 – November 10, 2013 Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and forever dear.

Love always, Mom, Dad Karleigh and Family

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Prestwick Chase Halloween Bash

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Prestwick Chase residents enjoyed a festive Halloween Party with live music, plenty of food and punch. Kathy Pannullo was our winner for best carved pumpkin, best costume was Doris Ludewig, and for scariest costume was Tina Okma.

Many laughs were shared and everyone had a great time. Staff members also dressed up and, for sure, John Rowe’s flash back to the 1980’s big hair and zebra pants were the talk of the town.

For more great pictures of the event, visit www.facebook.com/ seniorapartments.

Wolpert Family Welcomes Baby Boy

Tamara and Ryan Wolpert of Saratoga Springs proudly announce the birth of their son, Kiernan Blaise Wolpert, who was born on September 26 at 8:41 a.m. at Saratoga Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.8 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was welcomed by his brother, Jameson, and sister, Elena; as well as paternal grandparents Ann and Fred Wolpert of Saratoga Springs; and maternal grandparents Linda and Michael Sjogren of Saratoga Springs and Lloyd and Zeina Baroody of New York City.

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Grand Prize Winner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ric Jesmain of Ballston Lake is the winner of the 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Grand Prize drawing, generously sponsored and donated by Pavilion Grand Hotel in Saratoga Springs. The package includes two nights in a penthouse loft suite at Pavilion Grand Hotel, complimentary valet parking for up to two cars, breakfast for four in the morning at TC Paris, spa treatments for two at All Good Things Spa, champagne on arrival and on night of choice, a specialty appetizer and small plate sampling

from Fish at 30 Lake with wine pairings for six people. The prize package has a $3,000 value.

The lucky winner grew up in Saratoga Springs and has been attending the Saratoga Showcase of Homes event for many years.

For more on the just-completed 2016 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. For more information about the Saratoga Builders Association, visit www.saratogabuilders.org or contact Barry Potoker, executive director at 518366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

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Comics Touched by Cancer Give Back

by Norra Reyes Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The first time comedian Jodi Weiner considered holding a cancer fundraiser made up of comedic acts was not long after she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at the Saratoga Hospital’s Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center in 2013. In the midst of her shock and distress, she realized she had just suddenly joined a community of patients and survivors that were some of the kindest and most courageous people she had ever met. She wanted to give back, and give back with laughter and funds.

“The women and men who walk in there [Molly Wilmot Center] are so sweet, even though they are going through the worst time in their life,” said Weiner.

“You never meet nicer people than walking into a cancer center, and they shouldn’t be. I’m not.”

At the time, Weiner underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and was too sick to follow through on her wish, but not long after becoming a survivor, she was again diagnosed with cancer.

“It was devastating that first time. You don’t know, you don’t understand,” said Weiner. “The

On Friday, October 28, the Saratoga Central Catholic Volleyball teams presented Renee Russell and Vickie Healy of the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center with a $1,257 donation check. Left to right: Renee Russell, Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Program Director; Kayla O'Donnell, SCC JV Volleyball Coach; Isabella Ares and Grace Fornabia, SCC volleyball team captains; Katie Case and Emyleigh Murray, SCC volleyball team captains; Maria Izzo, SCC Varsity Volleyball Coach; and Vickie Healy, Mollie Wilmot Center, RN-BC,OCN.

Comedians Jodi Weiner and Vinnie Mark renewed their vows after 17 years of marriage in Las Vegas in 2013, the same year that she was initially diagnosed with cancer. Photo by John Bizzare.

cancer takes control, you have no control and that’s the worst way to feel. This summer I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which wasn’t as bad because I had surgery and radiation. I will have chemo pills for five years, but those haven’t started yet. Five years. Brutal. But this time, I said, I’m going to do something.”

Weiner felt lucky because she and her husband, comedian Vinnie

Mark, belong to a close-knit community that spreads across the country – comics. Between her health benefits and the generous support of some of the biggest names in the industry, her husband was able to leave the road and stay with Weiner throughout her treatment.

“People have been very, very good to me. Some major stars, Continued on page 14.

The SCC volleyball teams raised the money by selling pink ribbons, collecting money from SCC students who wore pink in support of Breast Cancer on "Pink Day" and fundraising at the "Spike Out Cancer" Volleyball game on October 6.

Law Firm Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Donnellan and Knussman, PLLC, proudly joined the campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and reminds friends, family members and colleagues to take steps to ensure a healthy and long life. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. offers a free app called “Beyond the Shock” to help understand more about breast cancer. For more information, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org. Donnellan and Knussman, PLLC, is a full service family law firm located in Ballston Spa. For more information, call 518-884-0200 or visit www.dklawfirmny.com. Photo provided.

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OP/ED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Understanding the New City Budget On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 the Saratoga Springs City Council unanimously (5-0) adopted the Comprehensive Budget I put forward for our residents and taxpayers, a budget that includes no increase in our real property tax rate. Suggestions had been made that perhaps we should increase them. Even if we could do so without overriding the state mandated tax cap, I strongly disagree - for a variety of reasons. Let’s look at some hard numbers to illustrate why.

We have very healthy reserves and fund balance, and for the last several years our largest departments have been producing budget surpluses. Given these facts, it is hard to understand why we would need to increase property tax rates. Those in City government who wish to do

so point to the City’s growth.

On its face, this is an odd argument, as growth usually means new properties enter the tax rolls and organically increase revenues without any changes to tax rates (in many circumstances growth leads to lower property tax rates). But even more to the point, census data shows that our population grew by an estimated 4.43 percent between 2010 and 2015.

Between 2009 and 2015, our property tax revenue grew by 17.2 percent (even though I’ve kept property tax rates stable, averaging a 0 increase or less since taking office) and total operating expenses grew by 24 percent. We were fortunate that sales tax grew by 38.9 percent and that VLT Aid was reinstated; we also added the ambulance transportation revenue in 2012.

Our two largest departments, Public Safety and Public Works, account for approximately 80 percent of our operating budget. Their combined operating expenses grew by 21.4 percent between 2009 and 2015. The adopted comprehensive budget funds them at 2016 levels, which is a 4.65 percent increase over 2015.

That’s a 27 percent increase since 2009, yet the population has grown by no more than 5 percent.

Labor costs are driving these increases. Much of these are outside of our control, but not all of them. For example, the number of special events held in the City seems to be increasing, and departments point to special events as one rationale for increasing their

budgets. I would counter that the taxpayer should not bear the burden of these expense increases – departments need to maximize their own revenue to cover the costs of these events. I also suggest that each Department review their internal fee structures to ensure more revenue that is based on user fees.

A bigger key to adequately fund City operations is our continued economic success. This requires economic activity to increase our sales, occupancy and mortgage tax revenues. This is why the Saratoga Springs City Center parking structure is so vital to us, and why we must focus on attracting and retaining employers such as Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga National

Golf Club, and Ayco. The number of jobs in Saratoga Springs has been relatively flat for at least a decade. We recently lost two large employers, and at least one is considering a relocation. We must recognize the vital role that economic development and increased employment in the City plays in funding our government and making this City such a desirable place to live and work.

The taxpayer has done more than enough to pay for our increased operating expenses.

We must look to other revenue sources and increased economic activity to adequately fund essential City services.

Michele Madigan Finance Commissioner Saratoga Springs

DeFrancisco Blasts Ad in Marchione Race I just became aware of a campaign ad that is running against Senator Kathy Marchione, claiming that she supported John Flanagan over me, an Upstater, in the vote for Majority Leader of the Senate.

This ad is false, and is yet another example of dishonest people doing anything to try to get elected.

Kathy Marchione voted for me for Majority Leader in a very close vote. Once the vote was taken and the result

determined, all Republicans voted for John Flanagan for Majority Leader, including myself. To say that since Senator Marchione ultimately supported Flanagan over an upstate Senator, is like saying that I voted for Senator Flanagan in the contested election, at the time when I was a candidate!!

Senator Marchione has done a wonderful job for her constituents and she should definitely be reelected. This is

especially true in this election where her opponent stoops to running a clearly false ad. If people want legislators with integrity to represent them, they should soundly defeat anyone who misrepresents the facts, and should vote for a proven leader, with integrity— Senator Kathy Marchione.

John A. DeFrancisco State Senator Syracuse

Warm Thanks for Saratoga High ’56 Reunion Recently, the class of 1956 at Saratoga High School celebrated their 60th class reunion at the beautiful Anne’s Washington Inn. Our reunion was a weekend affair, and a huge success, thanks to the owner, Joe Bokan. Food for the dinner on Saturday and a brunch on Sunday, was catered

by Longfellows. Our thanks go out to Steve Sullivan and staff for

delicious meals and a wonderful presentation. Other activities include a mixer on Friday night, and a historic bus tour of Saratoga on Saturday with Dave Patterson, who delighted us with his good humor and expertise.

Our entire class agreed that Anne’s Washington Inn was a beautiful venue, and its comfortable atmosphere made it easy for

the classmates to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company.

Anyone planning an event should consider the Inn because Joe will certainly help to make it a success and you won’t be disappointed!

Marilynn Moran Diana Armstrong Connie Murphy Middle Grove

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Notes from City Hall: City’s 2017 Budget is Approved, County Presents Annual Budget

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY Budget Season The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the city’s 2017 Comprehensive Budget. Five budget workshops and two public hearings were held in advance of the council’s agreement of the $45.5 million spending plan. Council members also pledged to amend the Capital Budget in the future should funding be awarded regarding the Greenbelt Trail project. The city has applied for both a state grant – scheduled to be awarded before the end of the calendar year - and a federal grant, which is slated to be awarded in early 2017.

Saratoga County Administrator Spencer P. Hellwig, III released the county’s 2017 tentative budget. The $297.6 million spending plan is balanced by $240.7 million in revenues and $56.9 million in tax levies. The proposed tax rate is $2.30 per thousand dollars of assessed value. The tentative budget will be presented to the Law and Finance Committee on Monday, Nov. 7 to discuss possible amendments. A budget workshop for supervisors is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, when any proposed changes will be reviewed. A Public Hearing will

be held Dec. 7 and final adoption of the budget on Dec. 14, according to the county. The 290-page tentative budget and narrative may be viewed online at: http://www.saratogacountyny.gov/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2013/11/2017-TentativeBudget.pdf.

City Looks to Amend Ordinance that Makes Sitting on Sidewalks Unlawful A public hearing was held this week regarding the amending of the city’s recently approved law prohibiting sitting or lying on public sidewalks.

Public Safety Commissioner Chris Mathiesen recommended changing the existing language of sitting or lying down, to “obstructing” a public walkway.

Mathiesen also called for the reducing of some of the stiffer monetary penalties associated with violating the ordinance, which he called “a little over the top,” and “exceptionally cruel.”

The New York Civil Liberties Union submitted testimony saying the amended proposal merely “tweaks the law’s exceptions and penalties,” and that it continues to target the homeless community, defy common sense and is unconstitutional. The City Council is expected to vote on the proposed changes Nov. 15.

Pitney Farm Update Active discussions were held this week regarding the status of the potential sale of the Pitney Meadows Community Farm on West Avenue. The city anticipates purchasing the development rights of the farm for $1.2 million in open space funding, and protecting it against future construction. Recent discussions among the council highlighted the need for city recreational fields and included inquiries about whether a small portion of the 166-acre farm could be used for city youth uses such as soccer and lacrosse.

That possibility appears to not be a viable option, however, as the farm is to be kept in perpetuity for agricultural and passive uses. The council is expected to vote on two measures that would approve the conservation easement to purchase the development rights at its next meeting on Nov. 15.

Complete Streets Plan Set for Vote Nov. 15 A presentation of a draft of the Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Plan was made at City Hall this week. The plan provides a summary of existing conditions and proposed recommendations for city-wide bike, pedestrian and transit activities. The plan

has involved input from the study advisory committee, Complete Streets Advisory Board, various city departments and the public.

A council discussion and vote is anticipated to take place Nov. 15.

City to Institute Public Art Policy The 20-member city arts commission is crafting an advisory opinion that would provide a civic planning process for the acceptance and placement of artwork in public areas. No such policy exists currently. A scheduled vote this week regarding the policy was tabled due to discrepancies between the original printed hard copy, and the online version.

It is anticipated the policy will be updated and reviewed at the next City Council meeting on Nov. 15.

Upcoming Meetings: The Zoning Board of Appeals will host a meeting at 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 7 at City Hall.

Beyond City Hall NYS Council of School Superintendents Selects Saratoga City Center as Summit Venue The New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) has selected the Saratoga Springs City Center as the location for its annual Fall

Leadership Summit through 2020. The Fall Leadership Summit offers keynote addresses by national experts in the fields of leadership, education and related areas; opportunities for members to share best practices with colleagues through smaller educational sessions; interactive discussions with the Commissioner of Education about New York State issues and initiatives, and networking for support and collegiality among members through social interaction, group discussions, meetings and workshops.

Albany Capital Center Slated to Open in March SMG this week released images of the Albany Capital Center, located in downtown Albany. The glass structure will offer space from 1,000 to 50,000 square feet that can accommodate up to 5,000 people, and hosts 22,500 square feet of ballroom/exhibit space and six meeting rooms. When completed in March 2017, the Albany Capital Center will also have 130 parking spaces available within three underground levels and will be connected via an enclosed walkway to a newly renovated hotel.

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Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

New York Assembly District 112 New district: Includes Saratoga County: Towns of Providence, Greenfield, Galway, Milton, Charlton, Ballston, Clifton Park, and Halfmoon. Schenectady County: Town of Glenville.

The following was provided courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. For more information on additional races, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org.

Mary Beth Walsh (Rep) Attorney Education B.A. Political Science, University of Rochester (1987); J.D. Albany Law School of Union University (1990) Experience and Qualifications Small business owner; attorney for 25 years; 8 yrs. as Ballston Town Councilwoman Key Endorsements Republican, Independence, Conservative, Reform Party; Endorsed by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, Senator Kathy Marchione, Senator Hugh Farley, Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, Town of Ballston GOP, NY Public Employees Federation, and NY Rifle and Pistol Association Campaign Web Site http://MaryBethWalsh2016.com

Michael Godlewski (Dem) Chief Child Abuse Prosecutor, Schenectady County Education High School Mohonasen Senior High Undergraduate: Skidmore College Law School: New England School of Law Experience and Qualifications I currently serve as the chief prosecutor of child abuse in Schenectady County.

I started in the Schenectady County Attorney's Office as a junior attorney and have advanced to my current position. Prior to becoming a child abuse prosecutor I served as the Deputy Town Attorney in the Town of Rotterdam and prior to that I worked in private practice. In addition, I have previously served as an adjunct professor at Mildred Elley, teaching in the paralegal program Key Endorsements Democratic Party Women's Equality Party Campaign Web Site http://godlewski2016.com

What would be your top 3 priorities?

What would be your top 3 priorities?

Michael Godlewski

My 5-point family-focused plan will position our families for success. My three biggest priorities are Taxes, Job Creation and Education. I will fight to cut County Property Taxes by as much as 50 percent by eliminating the unfunded mandate associated with Medicaid Funding. The State sets the Medicaid expenses, but mandates the Counties to shoulder the costs: This must stop. I will fight to bring good paying jobs to our area. We have seen success when the public sector and private sector work together to foster job creation. In the areas bordering our Assembly District we've seen this work. Malta and the City of Schenectady have benefited greatly— and I will fight to bring the lessons learned there to our community. I will fight to ensure each and every school district within our Assembly District gets its fair share of State Aid. In addition I will fight to make SUNY tuition free for any student agreeing to perform substantial community service and stay in New York State.

Mary Beth Walsh

My top three priorities are (1) Ethics Reform; (2) Fight for lower property taxes and good paying, local jobs; and (3) the repeal of Common Core.

(1) Ethics Reform. I specifically support A.4617, the "Public Officers Accountability Act" to hold lawmakers more accountable and foster greater transparency by implementing term limits for legislative leaders and committee chairs. This was introduced by the Assembly Republican Conference. In 2015 and 2016, the Assembly Republicans proposed a number of Assembly Rules Reforms to promote transparency and accountability in the Assembly, which were rejected by the majority, including limitations on the use of "messages of necessity" and reforms designed to allow bills proposed by the minority to get out of committee.

(2) Lower Property Taxes and promote good paying local jobs. Protect the STAR exemption. Reduce barriers, unfunded mandates, red tape. (3) Common Core. Repeal Common Core and return control to our schools.

Election Day and Veterans Day at Stewart’s Shops CAPITAL REGION — On November 8, Stewart’s Shops is offering 50-cent donuts (all day, any flavor) on Election Day at

Stewart’s Shops to remind you to head to the polls.

In honor of our veterans and those who continue to serve

our country, Stewart’s Shops will offer 50-cent single scoop cones to all customers on Veterans Day, November 11.

Jewish War Veterans Welcome New Members SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga County Post 36, Weibel Avenue, is looking for new members.

Post 36 is reaching out to

Veterans in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, as well as the Bennington, Vermont area. The Post’s mission is to help needy Veterans

with clean winter coats, hats, boots, gloves, etc. If interested, please call David at 518-5877809 or the commander, Lou Schneider at 518-588-3841.

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New York Assembly District 113 New district: Includes Saratoga County: Towns of Moreau, Wilton, Northumberland, Malta, Saratoga, and Stillwater, and the Cities of Saratoga Springs and Mechanicville.

Washington County: Towns of Kingsbury, Hartford, Fort Edward, Argyle, Greenwich, Salem, Jackson and Easton.

The following was provided courtesy of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. For more information on additional races, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org.

Christopher Boyark (Rep) Small Business Owner and Manager Education Stillwater High School BA business management, American military university Experience and Qualifications BA business management American military university, USAF veteran served in Kuwait combat operation Southern Watch. Small Business owner, Longtime manager for Hannoush Key Endorsements Saratoga and Washington County Republican Party, Conservative Party and the NYS Reform Party. New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) Party Endorsements Saratoga and Washington County Republican Party, Conservative Party and the NYS Reform Party.

Campaign Web Site http://boyarkfornysassembly.com/

What would be your top 3 priorities?

Christopher Boyark

Fight for the full repeal of the NYS Safe Act, Ensure more Infrastructure and Agriculture funding for Upstate, Fight against additional unfunded mandates.

Carrie Woerner

Ensuring fair and equitable funding for all schools, specifically the rural schools, so that the quality of education a child receives is never a function of the zip code s/he live in.

- Passing a package of ethics reforms, including limits on outside income, term limits, and changes to campaign finance to limit the influence of outside monies.

- A focus on the infrastructure businesses need to set-up and grow in Saratoga and Washington counties -- including water, sewer, broadband, energy, transportation.

Carrie Woerner (Dem) Member, NYS Assembly Education BA, Carnegie Mellon University MBA, Santa Clara University Experience and Qualifications 30 years working in the high tech industry managing businesses and product development. 6 years experience in local government.

Extensive volunteer experience.

Key Endorsements Democratic Party, Independence Party, The Business Council of NY, AFL-CIO, NYSUT, CSEA, PEF, Building Trades, League of Conservation Voters, NRA, Family Planning Advocates.

Campaign Web Site http://www.carriewoerner.com

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Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Comics Touched by Cancer Give Back Continued from page 9.

who want to remain anonymous, were very generous,” said Weiner, “but even the guys who only make fifty bucks a show sent fifty bucks.

I’ve been very, very lucky. If my life ended tomorrow I could say I had a full life.”

Weiner’s gratitude is overflowing, not only for her extended professional family, but close to home as well.

“Remember, the family members are affected as much as the person who has cancer. I have a husband who is really supportive, by my side, takes me to treatment every day, the most supportive man I’ve ever met in my life,” said Weiner.

This December, they will have been married 21 years.

They renewed their vows in Vegas the same year she was initially diagnosed.

“But some people don’t have that,” said Weiner. “They are alone or their family doesn’t help them.

I live in West Fort Ann, and had to be here every day for 33 days for treatment. Some people live right around the corner, but not everybody does.”

Saratoga Hospital has a Cancer Patient Fund to help cover expenses that insurance doesn’t, such as transportation, wigs, dietary supplements, even food.

To help raise money so that fund can help as many people as possible, Weiner, Mark, and fellow comedians Chris Monty and special guest Mike Speirs will appear

in “Comics Care: Comedians Touched by Cancer Give Back” on Thursday, November 10 at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. show time. Reservations are $25 per person. Proceeds from the event, including an onsite raffle, will benefit Saratoga Hospital’s Cancer Patient Fund.

“The cancer community – our patients, friends and family, and cancer survivors – is an incredibly close group of people, supporting and encouraging each other and programs like our Cancer Patient Fund,” said Jennifer Baldwin, LMSW, OSW-C and oncology social worker at Saratoga Hospital’s Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center. “To use comedy as a bridge to share and tell personal stories about their experiences with cancer is brave. We truly appreciate Jodi and Vinnie and Chris and Mike volunteering their talent to entertain, as well as raise awareness and funding for our program. They’re pretty special people.”

The three comedians have extensive experience performing on TV (Weiner on ABC’s “The View” and Comedy Central, Mark on Letterman and VH1, Monty on HBO’s “Vinyl”), in film (Monty in “Paul Blart Mall Cop 2”), and live (both Weiner and Mark on multiple USO tours and at The Borgata Casino).

“And we’re so funny! We’re actually funny!” joked Weiner.

“This is a fundraiser for a good reason. I’m funny, Vinny’s funny, Chris is funny and my

friend Mike Speirs jumped on board and he’s funny as well.”

Mark said he was always interested in magic as a kid, so he auditioned in 1981 for the Long Island Laughter Company. “I got lucky enough to get cast with Rosie O’Donnell, Bob Nelson and Eddie Murphy,” said Mark. “I was just 18 or 19, so young and too stupid to be nervous. We did a live show of improv and sketches every Monday night.”

Mark had owned the Saratoga Comedy Club, which was located not far from the Embassy Suites, which is donating the space and food and beverages for the event.

Mark thought it would be nice to perform so close to the venue where he and Weiner had performed before along with stars like J.J. Walker from the television series “Good Times” and Colin Quinn from Saturday Night Live.

“The View I was on twice,” said Weiner. “They treated me so

well, such nice people, I loved it.

I saw Barbara Walters, Billy Zane and Susan Lucci. She is such a tiny little thing, like a ballerina doll.

I’m 5 foot 3 inches, and she was up to my belly button.”

Chris Monty met Vinnie through the comedy circuit, and they’ve been close friends for 15 years. “In the early 90’s, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer,” said Monty. “She opted to have a single mastectomy and was cancer free, and within three years her sisters got breast cancer.

They beat it and decided to raise money to beat it, so since then I do a comedy show every year for the Three STROHM Sisters Family Foundation.”

Then, in the summer of 2012, Monty’s mother was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer.

“My mother is tough as anything,” said Monty. “She did aggressive chemo and she fought tooth and nail to her

last breath. But it was a very aggressive cancer. She passed on January 4 of 2013. Vinnie called me, it was about the same time that Jodi had cancer, and we were both crying on the phone together.”

Monty said that when Mark called to ask him to participate in this fundraiser, he was immediately on board.

“If I’m available, I will always make time to give back to any kind of cancer organization,” said Monty. “Laughter is the best medicine, even when my mother was sick, I try to bring smiles to people’s faces.”

Dinner and pre-show cocktails will be available from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Diamond Club Grill at the Embassy Suites hotel. For more information or to register for “Comics Care,” visit www.saratogahospital.org or call 518-583-8340.

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

BALLSTON SPA 73 Lancaster Ct., $353,666.

Traditional Homebuilders and Developers Inc. sold property to Craig and Diane Asselin.

48 Forestbrook Dr., $360,129.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Warren and Susan Dart.

208 Goode St., $251,500.

Christopher and Melanie Coleman sold property to Patrick and Patricia Henderson.

42 Sycamore St., $10,000.

Robert Lewis, Jr. and Kirsten Gaeding sold property to Robert Lewis, Jr. 125 Lake Rd., $544,500. Rachel and Louis Young sold property to Andrew and Jenny Farnsworth.

33 Ironwood St., $315,970.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Shirley DeMartino.

86 Beacon St., $243,535.

Traditional Builders LTD sold property to Jean Gustafson and Margaret Lane.

CHARLTON 1145 Peaceable St., $232,500.

Andrew Dannible sold property to Marna Posluszny.

59 Crooked St., $434,000.

Burton and Debbie Davis sold property to LH Charlton LLC. 1101 Peaceable St., $299,000.

Ann Keehan sold property to Richard and Carol Townsend.

9 Cortland Dr., $200,000.

Florence Coffee (as Trustee) sold property to Christian and Lisa DeCapria.

CORINTH 12 Trout Pond Rd., $277,950.

Joseph and Rachel St. Martin sold property to Richard and Stephanie Linneman.

574 County Route 10, $135,000.

Paul and Marjorie Perfetti sold property to Matthew and Deborah Moran.

322 Angel Rd., $119,900. James and Cathryn Dumas sold property to Frances Vafiadis.

211 Mill St., $21,614. Secretary

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Richard Humowitz.

GALWAY 4791 Sacandaga Rd., $195,000.

Michael and Cassandra Meeker sold property to Michelle and Patrick O’Reilly, Jr. 2786 NYS Route 29, $108,500.

Philip Bunting (by Co-Execs) sold property to Latoya and Patrick Murphy.

5497 Parkis Mills Rd., $192,000.

Joanne Higgins (by Execs) sold property to Edward Macie and Patricia Wolford.

GREENFIELD 425 Allen Rd., $40,900. W J Szmachlo sold property to Peter Murray and Marta Brunner.

19 Old Daketown Rd., $10,000.

Gary and William Dake sold property to Galts Gulch LLC. 161 Barney Rd., $22,140. Nancy Waldron sold property to William Bokus.

415 Allen Rd., $52,250. W J Szmachlo sold property to Donna Turan.

MALTA Lot 4 Maiden Circle, $382,222.

John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Linda Larsen and Melissa Manzer.

28 Sierra Trace, $307,000.

David Gray and Carol Wightman-Gray sold

property to Ryan and Kelly Mahan.

and Laurie Burton sold property to Bryan Delmar.

Lot 7 Maiden Circle, $426,354.

John Luke Development Co. LLC sold property to Michael and Kristy Bagan.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

13 Featherfoil Way, $253,000.

Lucas and Lindsay Salazar sold property to David Keefe.

358 Malta Ave., $338,000.

Timothy Lussier sold property to Kyle Caradori.

MILTON 572 Victory Circle, $151,000.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Eric Adams and Wayne Beale.

731 Adams Circle, $265,000.

Meghan Williams sold property to Arthur and Jamie Pielli.

11 Ford St., $160,000. Jonerik and Wendy Delacruz sold property to Christopher and Andrea Nassar.

3 Poe Ct., $310,000. Norman and Carol Ayers sold property to Matthew and Barbara Bourke.

10 Royland St., $113,000.

Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Akhmad Eldebek.

SARATOGA 43 Spruce Ridge, $276,000.

Alexandria Cartier (as Trustee) sold property to Peter Hopper.

11 Pine St., $95,400. Vincent, Matthew and Jeffrey Sullivan

1 Russell St., $305,000. Gary Carpenter and Rosetta Pechar-Carpenter sold property to Pegeen Davis.

14 America Way, $695,000.

Robert Hankinson sold property to Brian and Julie Cuneo.

190-194 Grand Ave., $350,000.

Daniel and Joyce Reilly sold property to Mary Aloy and Gary Quirion.

24 Karner Dr., $351,000.

Marilyn Booden (by Agent) sold property to Thomas and Julie DeMarco.

4 Oak Brook Blvd., $630,000.

Timothy Nicholson and Denise Evert sold property to Michael and You Patka.

140 West Circular St., $330,000.

146 Middle Ave LLC sold property to Charles and Julie Marshall.

15 Adams St., $387,500. Betsy Pasinella (as Trustee) sold property to Griffin and Chase LLC.

15 47 Ferndell Spring Dr., $210,000. Louis Butts IV sold property to Edward and Fitriyah Clark.

STILLWATER 47 Lake St., $123,000. Amy Acerra sold property to Jean Williamson.

9 East Cove Rd., $1,450,000.

Ronald and Michelle Winnie sold property to Kevin Pluff.

WILTON 2 Dakota Dr. $315,000.

Daniel and Heather Wolfe sold property to Scott Stapleton and Janet Barbera.

10 Bennington Loop, $475,000. Carolyn Eckelhoff sold property to Christopher and Laurel Coccio.

9 Craw Lane, $305,900.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Paul Dopman and Kara Mackey-Dopman.

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BUSINESS

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Adelphi Hotel Seeks to Expand Footprint SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adelphi Hospitality Group, a partnership formed by Richbell Capital and Blue Skies Forever LLC, recently unveiled plans for the final phase of renovation of The Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs’ landmark boutique hotel. The Adelphi Hospitality Group is a luxury hospitality company currently developing, and will operate and manage its luxury hotels, restaurants and hospitality properties.

In 2012, Richbell Capital purchased the building for $4.5 million.

While challenges were expected with the building constructed in 1877, the extent of the structural repairs was not. The Adelphi Hospitality Group initially focused on the engineering of the 150-year-old building to ensure it is structurally sound for centuries to come. Crews replaced deteriorated columns, installed load-bearing steel beams, and poured concrete to replace uneven wood floors that had

worn out over the years.

Toby Mildé, president of Richbell Capital LLC and RBC Construction, said the project is still on budget.

“After the demolition of the original walls in the hotel,” he said, “we did an analysis of structural issues, and we were able to come up with a budget to repair it that included building a two-story steel frame and hydraulically lifting the floors back into place and reframing the building back into place.”

The $34 million restoration cost is being offset by the use of state and federal rehabilitation tax credits.

According to Mildé, the project has grown in scope and they are in talks with the city of Saratoga Springs to obtain approval to build.

“We were able to acquire several parcels of Washington Street during the process that has been able to add on to the project as a whole,” said Mildé, “to turn it not just into The Adelphi

The Adelphi Hotel Lobby. Rendering courtesy of Glen & Co Architecture, 2016.

Hotel, but to a hospitality campus.”

With the Adelphi Hospitality Group’s Salt and Char restaurant next door, they are hoping to build an additional 8,500 square foot destination spa that will have such amenities as massage rooms, a Vichy shower, and a hair salon. The addition would be located in the 19 and 23 Washington spaces that were recently acquired, and open the year following the Adelphi’s scheduled opening in May 2017.

With parking in mind, the firm had also acquired 39 and 41 Washington, as well as 56 Washington. There will be valet parking available for hotel guests.

The Adelphi aims to reinvent the style of Saratoga Springs’ bygone era luxury as modern luxury. As the last surviving hotel of Saratoga’s Golden Age, beauty and appreciation to historic details are found everywhere – from restoring the 11-foot ceilings and grand staircase to the signature design of the hotel’s spaces.

Existing furnishings have been carefully removed, meticulously photographed and catalogued, then returned into place after the renovation. Many of the pieces have been refurbished and will be repurposed into new life at The Adelphi Hotel.

The architect for the Adelphi Hotel renovation is Dominick Ranieri Architect, P.C. in Schenectady.

Architectural and Interior Design firm Glen and Company Architecture is refurbishing the interiors of the hotel, with the redesign of the 32 guest rooms and the hotel’s public

The Adelphi Hotel Check-In. Rendering courtesy of Glen & Co Architecture, 2016.

The Adelphi Hotel Corridor. Rendering courtesy of Glen & Co Architecture, 2016.

spaces, including the lobby bar, restaurant, second floor piazza, and conservatory café.

The Adelphi Hotel will boast a full service, three-meal restaurant designed to complement, not duplicate, Salt and Char; a lobby lounge bar which will specialize in cocktails and seafood; and a casual outlet offering artisan pastries and bakery items, coffee, a wine bar, pizza and other items cooked over an open flame. The intention is for all three options to be first class but approachable for guests and local residents.

“We haven’t gotten as far as determining menu items,” said Mildé, “but some things, like the pastrami sandwich at the Adelphi in the 50’s

that residents have told me about, things like that we’ll play on.”

Mildé said that in spite of the industry’s changing competitive landscape in Saratoga Springs, the company is staying the course.

“We aren’t just a hotel. We’re going for an upscale, first class hotel experience that currently doesn’t exist in Saratoga Springs,” he said, “with the full spa and first class food and beverage options and a ballroom and amenities that will draw people to us. We are realists and businessmen, so we all have the ability to adapt as necessary, but we are steadily moving forward with our plan and looking forward to presenting it to Saratoga Springs and our future guests.”

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Eddie F’s Deli and More

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The newest eatery in Saratoga Springs is offering traditional fresh deli fare as well as New England seafood favorites, such as lobster rolls, all year long. Ed Fazzone recently opened Eddie F’s Deli and More at 119 Clinton Street in the building locally known as “The Pink Store.”

Fazzone also owns a New England Seafood restaurant in Venice, Florida, serving New England goodies to “snow birds.”

The deli offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, pasta, wings, grill items and New England Seafood.

All subs and sandwiches are made with Boars Head deli meats. Lobster lovers can enjoy hot or cold lobster rolls and lobster mac and cheese.

Macaroni and cheese is available in a variety of ways, bacon, steak, ham, chicken and lobster. Other New England favorites include: doughboys, scallops, shrimp, fish fry, oysters, Ipswich whole belly clams and strips. Fresh soups, New England and Manhattan clam chowders are served daily.

An all day, every day special is 2 slices of pizza and a can of coke for $5. Eat in, take-out and delivery options available. Free local delivery is available with a minimum purchase of $25. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, call 518-450-7830 or visit Facebook.com/eddiefsdeli.

New Name/Home for Saratoga Boatworks BURNT HILLS — After 17 years on Saratoga Lake, Saratoga Boatworks, now Boatworks Marine, has relocated to 768 Saratoga Road, Burnt Hills (the former Auto Haus).

The premier dealer of Godfrey Pontoon boats, along with its sales, parts and service operation, is expanding and officially opening for business on Saturday, November 5.

Spokesperson LeAnn Ingalls expressed enthusiasm about the new launch, and said in a statement, “This new location gives us a much larger showroom and service department to better serve our existing and new customers. We are

excited to meet our new neighbors and members of the community, to bring the boating lifestyle to the area, and to generate new business!”

Boatworks Marine also has a location in Plattsburgh. For more information, visit www.saratogaboatworks.com.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17 MPI-NENY Trade Show SARATOGA SPRINGS — The local chapter of Meeting Professionals International, MPI NENY, is holding a trade show and educational program at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Tuesday, November 15. The “MPI-NENY Fall Focus 2016

- Double Down on Industry Education” event will feature keynotes and workshop sessions that are hot topics in the hospitality industry. For more information, visit http:// tinyurl.com/zc37xjw.

CORRECTION In an article about multi-generational family businesses on page A3 of Saratoga TODAY’s October 28 edition, we inadvertently stated that Dehn’s Flowers of Saratoga Springs is owned by Terri and John Mishoe. It is actually owned by Charles “Dude” Dehn and John Mishoe.

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THE SOCIETY PAGE

Fundraising Ball Supports Local Veterans and their Families

Girls’ Night Out Raises $17.5K to Aid Survivors of Domestic Violence

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ARATOGA SPRINGS – A girls' night out - complete with couture, pampering, food and drink, and shopping, raised about $17,500 during a fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Longfellows Restaurant, to support the work of Wellspring. Featuring a fashion show, a culinary sampling that included salmon cakes and quinoa salad, a silent auction and tables topped with a plethora of jewelry and winter clothes, a variety of local vendors came together to aid Wellspring’s vision to end domestic violence and abuse.

Delores Hage, Stephen Dennis and Phyllis Hage, at the Veterans Ball held at the New York State Military Museum on Oct. 29, 2016. Photos by MarkBolles.com.

Angela Rella, Bernadette Sprinkle, Christina Halett and Mary Prostick at Girls’ Night Out Wellspring fundraiser on Oct. 27, 2016. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Anita Phillips, Corodon Norton and Andrea Smith, at the Veterans Ball.

Chaplain Bill Wicks, at the Veterans Ball.

Caroline Declercq and Christine Joyce at Girls’ Night Out Wellspring fundraiser.

Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Laura Farrar-Pileckas and Wellspring Executive Director Maggie Fronk at Girls’ Night Out Wellspring fundraiser.

Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Girls’ Night Out Wellspring fundraiser at Long fellows Restaurant.

Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

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A Special Supplement to Saratoga TODAY • Pages 19-31

Home for The Holidays Thanksgiving inspires gratitude in many forms. It offers many of us a chance to gather around the table with loved ones and count our blessings.

Some of the blessings we should be thankful for in this area are world-class providers that go to extra lengths, offering the best of nature’s bounty, to make your family’s Thanksgiving feast extra-special.

• On the pages that follow, you’ll find a treasure trove of tantalizing traditional temptations for your Thanksgiving table. Our year-round Farmers’ Market helps us create a bounty of dishes from our local farms. Four Seasons Natural Foods helps us to create a succulent traditional Thanksgiving dinner that won’t let you leave the table hungry. Kane’s Fine Wine & Spirits will show you the best wines to pair with all these delicacies, and a SaratogaMama, Sherry Luhman, helps us create a meaningful and giving Thanksgiving with our children. Also, check out the gadgets from Compliments to the Chef, beautiful place settings from Pieceful Settings, gluten-free recipes from Saratoga Gluten-Free Bakery and Apps on Appetizers.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Giving Thanks for Local Foods

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — When it snows before Halloween, it’s easier to relate to why native people celebrated a bountiful fall harvest with a dinner of Thanksgiving before the scarcity of the winter months set in.

Modern farming technologies and shipping makes it so we no

Photos by Sharon Castro.

longer have to eat what is locally produced and in season, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we shouldn’t.

“There’s a ton of research that’s the right food for us. It gives us the energy we need. We’re a part of that buzz, and it’s at the core of what we’ve been doing here for so long,” said Rich Frank, owner of Four Seasons Natural Foods Store and Café.

Let’s Talk Turkey Stress is an emotion that can sour the holidays faster than anything else. It doesn’t just make people cranky; it destroys the taste of a good bird.

That’s the philosophy behind how the farmers at Misty Knoll Farms in Vermont are raising their poultry. They house them in an area large enough for the birds to move around, which creates less stress.

Fresh air is the formula that Hidden Camp Farm in Canajoharie uses to raise their organic turkeys.

Four Seasons likes the way these farms are doing things and is taking orders for turkeys from either farm until November 17th.

It’s a Celery-bration!

The first food impression you make at your holiday meal is with the appetizers. Robust, satisfying, and flavorful food starts with using quality ingredients.

Frank suggests shopping their simply made crackers, natural cheeses and cold cuts, vegetable pates and spreads for a good start. Also, a steamy soup like roasted butternut squash soup is light and elegantly easy.

Other seasonal produce perfect for grazing that they’ll be carrying include carrots, celeriac, radishes, beets, pea shoots, sweet potatoes and apples.

With a Side of Yum Planning a Thanksgiving menu should take the prevailing weather conditions into account. Greens like kale, chard, collards, and salad mixes may be available, but it depends on Mother Nature and if there are freezing temperatures, Frank said.

Incorporating the cornucopia of local foods that are available even when the thermometer takes a nose dive is possible thanks to storage-friendly produce including squashes, onions, and potatoes. Combined with grains, seeds, dried berries, and nuts, they can make a complete

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016 protein-packed accompaniment.

Four Season’s produce buyer Julie Callahan is also a farmer.

Growing produce with sustainable methods at Crandall’s Corners Farm in Schaghticoke gives her hands-on experience with how the weather is affecting what’s going on at the market.

“She keeps us supplied and stocked. She wears both hats incredibly well and works with other great people in the industry so we can offer the diversity that we do,” said Frank.

As Nice as Pie Knowing that you can get the ingredients for your Thanksgiving dinner all in one place is made all that much nicer when you know that they will also do some the baking for you, as well. It’s as American as apple pie. Four Seasons will also make you apple cranberry, raspberry and tofu cheesecake, if you’d prefer.

Other goodies, including chocolate chip, oatmeal-raisin, peanut butter, and shortbread cookies, energy balls, and cupcakes are commonly made there with no dairy and no eggs. Often using gluten-free crusts, and only small amounts of natural sweeteners, they instead use ingredients like rice syrup, barley malt, and locally sourced maple syrup.

“They do it right,” said Frank of his maple syrup supplier, Mapleland Farms in Salem.

Beer-y Satisfying Thanksgiving toasts are made merrier with Four Season’s holiday flavors of local beers, ciders and sparkling juices. They also carry cool, cleansing kombucha, which Frank has found people like to drink with everything, he said.

At the celebrations he attends, vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters experience a harmonious, mindful meal together.

“We do our own twist on things. There’s plenty at the table. It

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doesn’t have to be either/or,” he said.

The Fast Track to Abundance Sometimes the meaning of Thanksgiving deteriorates, and you are no longer able to appreciate the rich colors, taste the delightful textures, and feel the gratitude of enjoying locally abundant foods. One of Frank’s most memorable experiences of providing this beautiful local bounty is actually of a man who chooses not to partake in it.

On Thanksgiving Day, he chooses instead to fast and reflect - which makes it taste all that much sweeter after the fast has ended. It’s a practice similar to

the feelings we encounter when it snows in October, we appreciate the years when it doesn’t all the more, said Frank.

Four Seasons Natural Foods

Store has two locations; 120 Henry Street, and 33 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-4670 or email info@fourseasonsnaturalfoods.com.

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Gadgets for the Cook

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello My Foodie Friends!

We have some gadgets which can make your Thanksgiving prep and serve a little easier. The “Big Feast” can be a daunting task and to make that task go as smooth as possible try using these tools for cooks!

Tool #1- Potato Masher, not just any masher “The World’s Greatest Potato Masher and Ricer”!

• The World’s Greatest DualAction Potato Masher Ricer mashes and rices potatoes in a single action for smoother, creamier textures without the lumps • Made from 18/8 stainless steel; will never rust; more efficient than using a typical open-wire masher

• Great for softer cooked foods, like potatoes, yams, pumpkin, squash, rutabagas, parsnips, chicken livers, hard-boiled eggs, even homemade baby food • Wires break cooked foods down while the built-in disk breaks up lumps for creamier texture; simply mash until desired consistency is achieved • Easy to use and clean; rinse immediately before starches harden; dishwasher safe for thorough cleaning Yummy creamy potatoes made easy!!

Tool #2- Ever used a cutting board and then tried to push the vegetables into the pot without missing?

I give you a cutting board like no other by Joseph Joseph!

• Oversized, innovative folding chopping board • Polypropylene living hinges folds into a chute when the handle is squeezed to guide food into pot • Measures 19 by 10.6 by 0.4 inches; handle has a hole for hanging • One-of-a-kind kitchen accessory designed by twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph; developed with inventor/designer Mark Sanders • Dishwasher safe; backed by 3-year guarantee Never miss the pot again!

Tool #3- Slice your Turkey thick or slice your Turkey thin with a tool that fits like a glove to your hand! The Wusthof Carving set!

• 2-piece carving set with 8-inch knife and 6-inch fork for slicing turkey, ham, or roasts • Blade precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel • Triple-riveted synthetic handles afford superior strength and balance • Weighted bolster and full tang; washing by hand recommended • Made in Germany; limited lifetime warranty The Hollow Ground or Granton edge creates less drag and tiny air pockets that make a sharp knife sharper! Be the Master Carver!

These are just a few suggestions for a delicious Turkey!

You will love the help you’ll be offered by family members who love cool gadgets! Stop in to the Saratoga Chef plaza at 46 Marion Ave. in Saratoga Springs and pick your tool! Happy Cooking and Remember “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John and Paula

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The Thanksgiving Wine Who doesn’t like bubbles? The sparkling wine category is also worthy of consideration for Thanksgiving wine pairing potential. They all provide a capable go between for those that are not firmly camped in either the red or white wine trenches.

Keep in mind that if you are hosting 5 or 50 guests this Thanksgiving, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to offer a lovely selection of wines. There

by Sean Kane for Saratoga TODAY With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, everyone has the turkey, the stuffing and other dinner table staples under control. So now let’s concentrate on the most important part of your Thanksgiving Day menu, selecting wines to partner with all the flavors. As friends and family gather around the table there are no wrongs when it comes to enjoying the “Nectar of the Gods.”

One of our “rules” of wine and food pairing is “If it grows together, it goes together.” The idea is that wines and foods naturally evolved together as a whole regional cuisine. For example, you’d be more likely to find fresh, crisp whites in a warmer-climate area adjacent to the sea. This concept isn’t as easy to apply to modern-day America, but can still enjoy the uniquely American spirit of Thanksgiving by drinking American Wines.

For whites, a fuller-bodied wine will stand up nicely to the rich dishes on your dinner table. California Chardonnay with a touch of toasty oak fits the bill, its round mouthfeel and a slight creaminess beg for buttery mashed potatoes and gravy.

Alternatively, a wonderfully aromatic, lighter-bodied white with pronounced notes of fruit and flowers can act as an excellent contrast to the many savory, substantial foods of Thanksgiving; an excellent Riesling, dry or sweet, (though I vote to save the sweet for pairing with pie).

If it’s red you’re after, choose a Pinot Noir. Lighter in body and softer on the palate than Cabernet or a Merlot, California

Pinot Noir’s plush, easy berry fruit is just the right match for poultry and all your Turkey-Day fixings. Pinot Noir from Oregon is also a great choice. I find them more in the Burgundian style, a touch more earthiness and a little less fruit forward.

Zinfandel is also a classic turkey pairing wine for two reasons: for one, it’s a variety with a long history in America and two, the flavors of raspberry and sweet tobacco are an ideal match for rich darker or smoked turkey meat.

For those that enjoy “Old World” wines, Beaujolais Nouveau: A light, fruity red wine, from the Gamay grape, that goes quite well with turkey and all of the fixings. This wine is released

from France on the third Thursday of November, just in time for your table. It is a Thanksgiving Day tradition in many households.

Rosé wines, a drier fruit forward selection, will be the most versatile for pairing with virtually any part of the Thanksgiving feast. Quite a large number of Rosé wine is made with a method called ‘Saignée’, where about 10percent of the juice of red wine is drained off (before it gets too red) to make Rosé. The resulting wine is rich, like a red, with bold fruit flavors but super juicy, juicy enough for even the driest slice of white meat. Although fairly new to the American palate, the French have been enjoying these gems for a long time.

are many well-received, wellrated value wines that you can obtain for $10 or less.

Kane’s Fine Wine and Spirits at 59 Lake Avenue, with its friendly and knowledgeable staff has in its short two years become the new GO TO wine shop in Saratoga Springs. Come let us help you choose the perfect wine and spirits for your Holiday table.

Cheers!!!

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Saratoga Farmers’ Market Offers a Veritable Harvest

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Saratoga Spa State Park

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson

for Saratoga TODAY Good food grown by great farmers is the theme of this special feature on Thanksgiving and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Both good food and

great farmers are what make spending Saturday mornings at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market enticing, particularly in the feasting months of November and December. The market moves tomorrow to its winter location at the Lincoln Baths in the Saratoga Spa State Park, and as the opening bell rings, vendors will be unveiling their arrays of colorful, richly nutritious produce, meats, dairy, and other products. It’s a perfect time to sample the best of fall and to start planning and stocking up for Thanksgiving.

So how does one begin planning a Thanksgiving menu? A traditional answer

to that question is with the main star of the table, the turkey. Ever since Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863, the big gobbler bird has been regarded as the traditional food of the feast. We all know, of course, that this tradition is more myth than reality, as historic reports document the first European settlers in the United States feasting with Native peoples during the first so-called Thanksgiving on venison, eels, and in some regions of the Northeast crabs and lobster. Turkey gained its acclaim partly through an 1827 novel entitled Northwood: A Tale of New England in which

author Sarah Josepha Hale writes of a thanksgiving menu with turkey at the head of the table. There are other meats, pickles, preserves, vegetables, sweets, fruits, and of course pies at Hale’s table. But it is the turkey that reigns supreme.

Getting a fresh-from-thefarm turkey does require some planning. Currently, three of our regular market vendors are raising turkeys for sale at the market. It is best to order a turkey in advance, though Malta Ridge Orchard and Garden will have a few extras on hand on Saturdays, Nov. 12 and 19.

But is it the turkey that makes the feast truly

Thanksgiving? Or is it our own favorite foods, our traditions, and our willingness to experiment? We at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market encourage you to see Thanksgiving as a celebration of main dishes and sides, and to perhaps give the traditional foods that have graced the table an innovative twist. The following articles, photos, and recipes are aimed at getting your creativity flowing.

Give them a look and stop by the Friends of the Market table at the market in November to share your ideas, experiments, and recipes with us.

Happy eating.

To get a farm-raised turkey, contact the following Saratoga Farmers’ Market vendors: 1. Blind Buck Farm, 346 Blind Buck Road, Salem, NY 12865, Phone: 518-854-9382, Email: lubna@blindbuckfarm.com, Website: www.blindbuckfarm.com.

2. Malta Ridge Orchard and Gardens, 107 Van Aernam Road, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 , Phone: (518) 365-6015, Email: maltaridgeorchard@gmail.com.

3. Mariaville Mushroom Men, 2978 Duanesburg Churches Road, Delanson, NY 12053, 518-864-5234, Email: mariavillecsa@gmail.com.

Stuffing

Glazed Sweet Potato Stacks

Cucumber and Gin Tonic

Roasted roots and sprouts

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Recipes: Celebrating the Sides *Indicates ingredients currently available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Stuffing

No turkey is complete without stuffing. Inside or outside the bird, it is delicious. The basics for stuffing are bread cubes, onion, garlic, celery and broth. Add an apple, or dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sausage or mushrooms. Stuffing is flexible.

Make it your own. This recipe is adapted from the Cambridge (NY) Co-op’s Newsletter and features Murray Hollow bread: Ingredients: One loaf of Murray Hollow bread, torn or cubed (15-20 cups) * 1 large onion, chopped* 2-4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped 2-4 cloves of garlic, minced* 1 stick of unsalted butter 1 apple, chopped* 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme* 1 teaspoon of fresh sage* 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley* 1 cup of turkey stock/broth Instructions: 1. Spread the bread on 2 large baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally until dry (about 20 minutes). Pour into a large bowl.

2. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in butter until wilted and onion is transparent. Do not brown.

3. Add apple and herbs. Cook a few more minutes (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally.

4. Remove from heat, add to bread and mix well, add salt and pepper to taste. Add broth to moisten slightly.

5. Place in a casserole/baking dish. Cook at 350 degrees, covered for at least 20 minutes, then remove the cover and cook for at least 15 minutes more until lightly browned on top.

Cucumber and Gin Tonic

Whet your appetite with this light, refreshing mixed drink, featuring gin from the Springbrook Distillery and cucumbers and fresh mint from Shushan Hydroponics. Recipe is adapted from The Minimalist Baker.

Ingredients: 6 mint leaves* ¼ lime, sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons gin* ½ cup tonic water 4-6 cucumber slices* Instructions 1. Muddle mint, lime and sugar. Add gin and shake.

2. Pour in glass filled with ice cubes, top with tonic water.

3. Add cucumber slices and a lime garnish.

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Glazed Sweet Potato Stacks

Potatoes and/or sweet potatoes almost always find a spot on a Thanksgiving table, as a nutritious, filling and deeply loved starch. Often, they are baked, scalloped, or mashed, or in the case of sweet potatoes, made into pies Try these simple glazed stacks from Dessert for Two as an alternative.

Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes* 4 Tablespoons of unsalted butter ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup maple syrup* ½ cup chopped walnuts Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Peel and slice sweet potatoes into 1 inch thick circles.

3. Melt butter in bowl. Add potatoes to bowl and coat them with butter.

4. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet without touching.

Sprinkle potatoes with salt.

5. Roast for 20 minutes. Flip and roast for another 20 minutes.

6. For syrup: Bring maple syrup to boil in small sauce pan. Add the walnuts and bring back to boil. Cook for another minute and remove from heat.

7. Pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes stacks and serve.

Roasted Roots and Sprouts

Celebrating abundance in November, in some ways, is all about roots and brussels sprouts. Think about tangy radishes, creamy turnips, and sweet carrots and parsnips combined with the cruciferous punch of our seasonal brussels sprouts. This recipe, adapted from Emilie Raffa, author of The Clever Carrot, is easy to modify. Serve your roots roasted or sweeten them up with the following glaze.

Ingredients Glaze: ¼ cup country mustard* 2 Tablespoons maple syrup* 2 Tablespoons apricot jam* 2 Tablespoons olive oil Vegetables: 4 medium carrots, assorted colors, peeled* 4 parsnips, peeled* 2 cups Brussels sprouts, cut from the stalk and rinsed well* Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Whip ingredients for the glaze in a large bowl. Set aside.

3. Cut the carrots and parsnips in even sizes for even cooking.

4. Cut the sprouts in half, lengthwise, if large.

5. Add vegetables to glaze and toss to coat.

6. Pour vegetables onto sheet pan.

7. Roast for 15 minutes. Toss vegetables. Continue to cook for another 20 minutes. Check if vegetable are tender, if not, continue cooking until done.

Fall Harvest Couscous Salad

Fall Harvest Couscous Salad

This recipe, adapted from Foodie Crush, features such fall harvest Farmers’ Market staples as butternut squash, shallots, and parsley and sage. Try experimenting with other market items such as apples, pea shoots, or even finely chopped kale.

Ingredients: 1½ cup Israeli or Pearl couscous 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin* 2½ cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced into small pieces* 1 shallot, sliced thin, about 2 Tablespoons* 3 Tablespoons fresh sage, chopped ¾ cup dried cranberries ½ cup golden raisins 1½ cup apple cider, reserve ¼ cup* ¼ cup canola oil 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped* Instructions 1. Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan, add couscous and bring back to a boil then lower to medium and cook for about 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander. Do not rinse. Set aside in a mixing bowl to cool.

2. In a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of oil, fennel, butternut squash. Toss to coat. Place fennel and butternut squash on separate sheet pans and cook at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Use a fork to test for tenderness.

Fennel will be done before squash. Set aside.

3. In large sauté pan, add 1 Tablespoon of oil and shallot.

Cook for one minute, stirring often. Add sage, cranberries, raisins, and cider. Cook for about 15 minutes, until the cider is cooked down. Add roasted fennel and squash and continue to cook for several minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooked cider for the vinaigrette. Transfer the remaining mixture to the couscous and toss gently.

4. In a small bowl, mix the reserved cider, canola oil, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add to couscous.

Garnish with parsley.

5. Let sit for 30 minutes or more.

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Adventures in Apps for Appetizers

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY Extra time inside during the holidays means time to experiment with recipes. Despite high hopes, however, few recipes will earn a place in the cookbook of family favorites.

Food Network Flops When I saw a recipe for healthy, gluten-free crackers

that kids could make on the Food Network In the Kitchen app, I was immediately interested. It was considered “easy,” only took 30 minutes, and made approximately 100 crackers, it said.

I’ve never made crackers before. My 7 year-old son is like a scientist in the kitchen.

He marvels at the smooth feeling of cornstarch on his

fingers, measures slowly, and takes time to play. Combine these things with the fact that the powdery dough needs to be refrigerated for an hour; and our total time in the kitchen quadrupled the recipe’s estimate.

A Cheesy Addition We used some of that time to make a cheese spread for the crackers. Another Food

Network recipe, it was a combination of cheddar and cream cheese with spices added. We shaped it into pumpkins; an idea that I got from an app I like to use for inspiration in all things creative; Pinterest.

Wrapping the globs in plastic wrap and then rubber bands before refrigerating them worked really well, and adding the miniature sweet pepper stems did give them a cute look.

Undefeated Explorer While the crackers and cheese dip looked good, the taste left a lot to be desired.

Disappointed but not discouraged, I tried what I thought

would be a sure winner from the Tasty app; mozzarella onion rings. It was easy enough to accomplish a decent-looking end result (though not as smoothly as their video suggests), again the taste was just wrong somehow.

By now I wanted something I knew would be eaten, so I made my standard deviled-eggs recipe, but dyed the filling orange and placed in a chive in the center to make them look like pumpkins (which was a another look posted all over Pinterest). The verdict: my family popped the eggs into their mouths without prodding or complaint.

APPs for APPs Here’s a rundown on the different FREE apps from the Google Play Store that I choose to use: Pinterest: A favorite for creative inspiration for table décor, recipes, and crafts.

Food Network: With the ability to search by favorite chef and occasion, it is neatly laid out and easy to use. (Note: Although the recipes I tried for this article weren’t a hit, I did make Rachael Ray’s recipe for Sweet and Sour Pork for dinner and got rave reviews.)

Tasty: This app features all those videos that show up in your social network feed and leave you drooling.

Listonic: Although I still prefer to write my grocery list on a paper note posted on the fridge, this app is the most user-friendly one I’ve found.

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Setting the Thanksgiving Table

Centerpieces provided byDehn's Flowers.

Making it All Work Together Everything doesn’t have to match to look great. Focus on matching individual place settings together, Olesky advises, not on the entire table. Find a common color for each particular setting. Do mix different muted and bolder patterns that share similar color schemes.

“Don’t be afraid to mix it up,” she said. Her uniquely charming tablescapes incorporate an antique china collection that includes enough dishes for 200 place settings, but very few of the plates look the same.

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY GLENS FALLS — Go ahead, pull out every mismatched dish from the back of the cupboard. There are easy ways to make them all look great together and set the scene for a terrific Thanksgiving dinner.

Table Tips Over the years formal dining rooms have given way to more casual open floorplans in many homes. This can make creating a comfortable eating area for a large number of guests tricky.

“Keep it simple,” recommends Sheila Olesky, owner of Pieceful Settings. You don’t have to have one long table for everyone. Mixing and

matching smaller tables is fine as long as you allow each person at least a foot of space at the table, she said.

Serve food on a buffet table to keep the main eating area clear of clutter. Finally, do have a separate kids table with fun things to keep them busy. Olesky’s uses items such as coloring books, dinosaur figures, and candy-filled goodie jars.

“Add things to keep them active so everyone can enjoy themselves without having to worry about what they’re doing, and to keep them entertained,” she advises.

Beautifying Add symmetry to tables with table coverings. Olesky likes the affordability and texture of burlap with the unexpected addition of lace for holiday tabletops.

“It adds a little elegance with the rustic and it ends up being a nice look,” she said. It is also versatile because it can be used as a runner, or purchased pre-cut and glued to cardboard to serve as a charger plate.

When it comes to centerpieces, hunting through consignment shops, antique stores, or even foraging through the backyard can

replace expensive trips to the florist. Gather together a selection of empty bottles with interesting shapes, then fill them with twigs and grasses. Olesky used bittersweet that she’d picked the week before on the tables at her own wedding in 2012. Having decorated tables for many other ceremonies since then, she repurposes things including tea cups, creamer jars, lamps, and birdcages. She fills them with succulents or a candle surrounded with hardy mosses, and places them on wood slabs.

“I tend to look and see something not everybody else would see,” she said.

Finishing Touches Add a sprig of rosemary tied with twine on top of the napkin for an easy, scented, finale to each setting, suggests Olesky.

Keep in mind that when hosting this holiday, it’s all about what makes your guests comfortable, which means there’s one thing you should always do.

“Don’t be afraid to have fun with it, that’s what I always do,” she said.

For more ideas and information go to Pieceful Designs Facebook page or http://www.piecefulsettings.com/

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Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Thankful Giving

by Sherry Luhman for Saratoga TODAY I tried telling my 3-yearold that giving is better than receiving. He looked at me like, “yeah, right, mom...”.

In trying to come up with some fun activity for parents to do with their kiddos this holiday season, my mind went straight to some fun crafts, letting children create with glue and feathers as they cut and color their very own handtraced turkeys. But I figured, that’s been done before and I can’t just steal some new idea from Pinterest.

So, I kept thinking. What is at the heart of thanksgiving?

Thankfulness. I want to raise

children who are thankful for what they have and aren’t always wanting more, more, more. I can encourage parents and children to come up with a list of things they are thankful for. Yes! That

sounds like a perspective-centering family activity.

I then asked my son what he was thankful for. As I listened to my child endlessly rattle off the toys he has, I realized

how easy it is for him to list the things that make him happy, and it seemed especially easy for him to do this time of the year! He always seems to be getting something from somewhere, and the anticipation of Christmas presents is enough to fill him was an uncontrollable excitement! It hit me in this moment that I was overlooking half of the holiday- the “giving.”

I thought to myself, “am I raising giving children?” I mean, we talk about what it means to share and take turns, but giving is different. Giving takes sacrifice and the giving up of resources. When a person gives, they may not get something back in return. And is a three-year-old going to like this idea?

I set out to the store with my sons to put together Halloween baskets for his friends and it was very hard for my son to embrace the idea of giving these buckets filled with candy and toys away to

friends. I encouraged my son to help me even if he wanted the baskets for himself. But once he saw the excitement on his friend’s faces when they discovered the baskets, I could see the happiness he felt from simply giving. Despite how difficult it had been for me to explain to him the benefit of giving just hours earlier, I witnessed a 3-year old’s generous heart become a joyous one.

From serving at church and local food pantries, to giving to those in need, this holiday season I want to present my child with opportunities to give. I encourage parents to sit down and talk with their children about what it means to be giving. Children can give more than just gifts. They can give their love, their time, or even just their listening ear to a friend in need. No matter what our age, we all have something to give and this holiday season is the perfect time to live it out.

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We are in desperate need of the following: Canned Beans Soups Canned Meats: tuna, chicken, spam, hams Canned Meals: Spaghetti-O’s, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beef Stew etc.

Pasta: Elbows, Rigatoni, Rings, Instant Potatoes etc.

Pasta Sauces-all varieties Cereal Peanut Butter Jelly Macaroni and Cheese-single serve as well Any of the above items in Gluten Free if available would be appreciated Anything with an easy open lid is appreciated, for our hotel families EOC will accept any non-perishable food items Items can be dropped off at our Food Pantry located at 39 Bath Street in Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Salad Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 ¼ pounds) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Salt 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup diced scallions (about 6) 1 red bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco Freshly ground pepper Directions: Place the potatoes in a large saucepan over high heat and cover with water. Add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Boil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool, 15 to 20 minutes.

If you have a smoker, you can smoke the sweet potatoes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, scallions, bell pepper, chives, vinegar and hot sauce. Add the cooled potatoes to the mixture and toss gently until fully coated. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Ingredients: 3 large eggs at room temperature 2¼ cup whole milk ½ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 5 cups cubed or torn stale white bread 1½ cups mini chocolate chips Caramel sauce (optional) Whipped cream (optional) Directions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and spices. Add the bread and stir gently until all of it is fully covered with the egg mixture.

Fold in the chocolate chips and then pour mixture into a lightly greased 8 x 8 inch casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean and the pudding is lightly browned and puffed up on the edges. Makes 6 servings.

Ginger Carrot Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sweet cream butter 2 onions, peeled and chopped 6 cups chicken broth 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 cup whipping cream Salt and white pepper Sour cream Parsley sprigs, for garnish Directions: In a 6 quart pan, over medium high heat, add butter and onions and cook stirring often, until onions are limp. Add broth, carrots and ginger. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are tender when pierced.

Remove from heat and transfer to a blender (or food processor). Don’t fill the blender more than half way, do it in batches if you have to. Cover the blender and then hold a kitchen towel over the top. Be careful when blending hot liquids as the mixture can spurt out of the blender. Pulse the blender to start it and then puree until smooth. Return to the pan and add cream, stir over high heat until hot. For a smoother flavor bring soup to a boil, add salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley sprigs.

These Recipes Submitted by Jeanne Daley of Saratoga Gluten Free Goods Bakery in Schuylerville. Stop by and visit them at 176 Broad St. or call them at 518-695-6565.

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Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Buttoning Up Your Landscape For Winter

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY For shrubs near the house, there’s the danger of ice and snow falling from the roof and crushing them. The best way to prevent this is to cover them with wooden A-frame shrub covers. Naturally they need to be sturdy, and it helps if they’re hinged so they can fold flat for storage when spring arrives. Not only will wood shrub covers keep the plants from having their branches broken, but they’ll also provide some protection from winter wind. To help your wood shrub covers last, it’s a good idea to apply a wood preservative just

as you would for a wooden deck.

Cold, Drying Wind Remember that desiccation (dehydration) is the greatest threat to landscape plantings. The cold arctic wind that blows from the north and west is the worst culprit. The sun contributes to the drying effect, especially in late winter when the plants are still dormant and unable to take up moisture.

Rhododendron, Holly, Laurel, and other broadleaf evergreens are in the worst danger of being damaged by desiccation. Though they are evergreens, they still enter a dormant stage as the ground freezes. This means that whatever moisture within them at the time they go dormant is all they have to make it through until spring.

Any rain will keep evaporation to a minimum, but the dry, windy, frigid days of January and February will give these plants little respite.

Building Windbreaks Constructing burlap windbreaks is a good way to protect evergreens. I drive hardwood stakes about a foot into the ground and staple burlap to them, leaving the top open. The

idea is to block as much wind as possible. If I covered the top, the shrub could be crushed if too much snow accumulates. Leaving the top open allows rain and snow to pass through, refreshing the shrub as much as possible. For recently planted (within the last 2-3 years) evergreen hedges (arborvitae, etc.), install a row of stakes on the west or north side and attach burlap to them. Remember, wind coming from the east or south is warmer and gentler. Construct your windbreak so it protects plants from the much harsher prevailing winds that blow from the north and west.

A less visually intrusive way to protect shrubs and trees is to apply anti-desiccant spray. These sprays coat the leaves and stems, helping prevent moisture loss over winter.

The spray should be applied on a dry day when temperatures are above freezing. This will give the spray a chance to dry without freezing. If we get a January thaw, it’s a good idea to spray again for an added measure of protection. In spring, when the plant swells with new growth, the anti-desiccant coating cracks and falls away.

Look for a product from Bonide called Wilt-Stop. You can also use these sprays on your Christmas tree or wreath to greatly reduce needle drop over the holidays.

Hungry Critters Snow, ice and wind aren’t the only threats to our landscape plants in winter. There are also hungry animals out there looking for food, and unfortunately, many of our landscape plants are on their menu. So how do we keep mice and deer from making a meal of our plants? In the depths of winter, deer become desperate.

They are normally shy about coming close to humans, but when they get hungry enough, they’ll overcome their fear and make a meal of our shrubs and trees by nibbling off all the flower buds. And both deer and mice will strip the bark off of young trees. There are sprays that are quite effective at keeping deer and mice at bay. Applying animal repellent sprays in fall and spring trains them to avoid the treated plants since there are smells and tastes they don’t like on them.

Wrapping up Your Trees Unfortunately these sprays are only effective for a couple of weeks, and it is impossible to reapply them during the frozen depths of winter.

For absolute deer protection, you’ll

need a physical barrier. To protect small fruit trees, wrap the trunk with a barrier so they can’t get at the bark.

For small trees with straight trunks there is a vinyl wrap that is easy to apply…just wrap it around the trunk and your tree will be safe from deer.

Notice that the wrap has holes in it to allow the trunk to breathe. For trees with crooked trunks, you’ll need to use the original paper tree wrap. This product has been around so long that your great-grandfather might have used it. It’s also the right choice when you need to protect against mouse damage. Mice and voles will burrow under the snow, and when they find the smooth trunk of a shrub or tree, they’ll nibble it away. Rabbits also find the bark of young fruit and other trees attractive during the depths of winter. If the damage is severe enough, the tree will never leaf out again and die. Paper tree wrap allows you to wrap the trunk right down to the soil so the mice will never be tempted to take a bite. Once fruit trees get old enough and develop the rough bark of a mature tree, the mice

and deer won’t bother them anymore.

This Bud’s NOT for You Deer will also nibble the buds from many flowering shrubs like lilacs, azaleas and forsythia which set flower buds in the summer. Those buds must survive winter to open in spring, but these nutrient-packed buds are just what the deer need in the depths of winter. Eating the buds will not kill the shrub, but you won’t get to enjoy the flowers since there isn’t time for the shrub to grow new buds in spring. The only way to prevent this is by creating an enclosure of deer netting to keep them at bay. For a plant like the lilac (pictured above), I pounded three metal stakes into the ground and screwed a wooden stake to each. Then I stapled deer netting to the stakes forming a deer proof enclosure. If you have evergreens like arborvitae that deer love to eat, wrap the deer netting directly around the evergreen without using any stakes.

Deer netting is made of plastic, and with a little care, it can be reused for many years. Thanks for the read.

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Saratoga Farmers Offer ‘Taste of the Market’ Pumpkin Soup Served in a Pumpkin Adapted from André Soltner’s recipe in the New York Times Makes 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Saratoga Spa State Park

by Julia Howard, Market Director

for Saratoga TODAY

Photo by Eric Jenks.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market opens its indoor market season at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Lincoln Baths Building in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Established in 1978, the market offers products from farmers and artisans who are mostly in

Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties. While some exceptions are made for products and vendors outside this area, the market maintains its reputation as being among the best places to buy local products directly from those who produce them.

Winter Market Vendors Argyle Cheese

Northern Cross Vineyard

Ballston Lake Apiaries

Owl Wood Farm

Battenkill Valley Creamery

Pleasant Valley Farm

Blind Buck Farm

Pura Vida Fisheries

The Chocolate Spoon Clarity Juice Clark Dahlia Gardens & Greenhouses Denison Farm Elihu Farm Euro Delicacies Feathered Antler The Food Florist Fresh Take Farm Gomez Veggie Ville Homestead Artisans Kokinda Farm Lewis Waite Farm Longlesson Angus

Puckers Gourmet Saratoga Apple Saratoga Crackers Scotch Ridge Farm Something’s Brewing Springbrook Hollow Distillery Saratoga Peanut Butter Sheldon Farm Shushan Valley Hydro Farm & Underwood’s Greenhouses Slate Valley Farm Holiday Vendors 22 Shades of Gray Bliss Angels

M&A Farm

Bon Bon Brazil NY

Malta Ridge Orchard & Gardens

Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus

Mariaville Mushroom Men Mrs. London’s Murray Hollow Bakehouse

Creations & Spells Pocket Gardens Saratoga Suds n Stuff Sweet & Sassy Confections Wash Green & Clean

Opening Day will feature a Taste of the Market. In this, market goers will receive a rare opportunity to sample the fruits, cheeses, vegetables, meats, sweets, and other prepared foods that many of the vendors offer. The Taste of the Market will feature not only food samples but also recipes and cooking advice. Look for menus by the market’s main entrance, particularly from 9-10 a.m.

Customers also will have a chance to begin stocking up on staples for holiday feasts. A special Holiday Market through the end of December will showcase vendors who create crafts, artisanal works, and prepared foods, offering customers a chance to find “gifts and unusual foods not typically available at the market,” said Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association president Phyllis Underwood.

New to the market this winter also will be a recycling and composting effort organized by the Friends of the Market. Bins will be placed near trash receptacles for recyclable items used at the market, and a bucket will be available to shoppers who wish to bring kitchen scraps, coffee grinds, eggshells and other such waste to the market for composting. Volunteers will take the compost to local farms.

Despite these new events, most of the vendors who participated in last year’s indoor market will be returning this year, and will be in places comparable to those of the past. And in keeping with the traditional transition of seasons, many vendors will maintain locations just outside the Lincoln Baths building for as long as the weather permits.

Ingredients

Directions

* Ingredients can be found at the market

1. Cut off top of one pumpkin at least 5 inches across, so that it can serve as a lid. Scoop out and discard all seeds and stringy material. Using a large sturdy spoon, scrape out pumpkin meat, taking care not to break through the shell. Set aside the pumpkin and its lid in a warm place. Scrape pumpkin meat out of second pumpkin to make 6 cups total.

Discard the pumpkin shell, seeds and stringy material.

2. In a large soup pot over mediumlow heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and simmer for 1 minute. Add turnips, carrot, potato, pumpkin meat and enough chicken stock or water to barely cover.

3. Cover and bring to a boil.

4. Gently simmer soup for 1 hour, stirring once or twice. The soup will be thick; if it seems in danger of burning, reduce heat and stir in a small amount of broth or water.

5. Add cream, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender, purée the hot soup in the pot until very smooth.

Alternatively, remove soup from heat and allow to cool until no longer steaming, then purée in a food processor or blender. Return soup to a clean pot and reheat gently.

6. Pour hot soup into pumpkin.

Serve from pumpkin. Optional:

- 2 pumpkins, 8 to 10 inches in diameter* - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - 1 medium onion, sliced* - 2/3 cup dry white wine* - 2 small white turnips, peeled and sliced* - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced* - 1 large potato, peeled and sliced* - 5-6 cups chicken stock (or water), or as needed - ½ cup heavy cream* - Salt and ground white pepper

thyme leaves as a garnish.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

“We’re excited for this season,” Underwood said. “We will have all our regular vendors and product available plus many new events. Be sure to stop by and check us out.”

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market begins its indoor season tomorrow and will be at the Lincoln Baths in the Saratoga Spa State Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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EDUCATION

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Bullying: A Father's Story

by Kiersten Racela Saratoga TODAY CORINTH — Losing a child is unbearable. How do their parents move on without them? How can they honor their child’s memory?

On October 7, 2003, John and Kelly Halligan were faced with this harsh reality when they lost their thirteenyear-old son Ryan to suicide. After Ryan’s death it was revealed that he was ridiculed and humiliated by his peers at school and on-line.

Some time later John Halligan was asked to speak about Ryan at a school in Vermont. Recalls Halligan, “a guidance counselor in Vermont asked me to talk about Ryan. I

The Halligan family enjoys some quality time in the pool while on their vacation.

Photos provided by John Halligan.

presented a slide show with various video clips and songs. I remember struggling with my words while I

spoke.” The presentation then led to a question and answer session. Halligan did not believe that he would leave

Ryan, the “water bug” is all smiles as he splashes around in the pool.

such an impact on those who listened to him speak. “You could hear a pin drop in the auditorium.”

Over time he started to receive multiple emails complimenting him on his presentation on Ryan. Emails poured in by the bundles. Many filled with compliments on the actual presentation, and some were filled with stories from students apologizing for their involvement in the bullying of other students.

Halligan initially thought that his first presentation was going to be his last. “Multiple presentations weren’t planned at first. But it was an issue that I felt needed more coverage.” However, John found himself giving multiple presentations to various schools. With each presentation, word of its message and its popularity grew. After giving several presentations John decided to leave his job at IBM in 2009 and speak to students full time.

For John each presentation is therapeutic. “ It is my way of keeping Ryan’s memory alive. If I can get through to these kids and even save a life then I feel accomplished.”

When asked about his favorite memory of Ryan, John could recall one father-son activity that they shared. “Ryan loved the outdoors.

He loved camping. It was sort of our father-son tradition.” He also recalls his favorite picture of Ryan from a family vacation. The picture shows Ryan in a pool. The expression on his face shows one of pure happiness and his love of life.

But these fond memories also serve as warning signs. The last summer that Ryan was alive his father had planned another camping trip.

However, Ryan did not seem interested. “He said that he didn’t want to go. It surprised me since that was

one of the things that he loved to do.

I didn’t know it then, but looking back now I am fairly certain that that was one warning sign that something was not right. It wasn’t like Ryan to pass on an activity that he always enjoyed,” recalls John.

On Tuesday, November 1, John Halligan will be speaking at Corinth High School. It will be his third time giving this presentation.

Says Halligan “since Ryan’s death, we have forgiven the kids who bullied him. It’s not about them. It’s about forgiving them for what they have done and spreading more awareness to an issue that deserves the utmost attention.” Halligan hopes that his story format touches his audience.

“Listen, I don’t have a magic wand in terms of getting my message across to each kid I speak to. I just do it in the best way I know how. Kids learn more from the story-format, rather than just beating facts over their heads. If I can grab the attention of an entire room, and even leave an impact on some students, then I know I have done Ryan justice.”

Since Ryan’s death, his parents have come to forgive those kids who bullied their son. “We’ve since had closure with all who were involved in bullying Ryan. We want kids to realize that this incident really isn’t about the kids who bullied Ryan. It’s more about being an example for these kids in terms of forgiveness,” says Halligan.

Ryan’s Story Presentation for Parents and Students has been given in more than 1600 schools, and more than one million students have been in the audience throughout the United States, Canada and Columbia.

Anyone interested in learning more about Ryan’s story are encouraged to visit www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org for more information.

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Assemblyman Stec Says CTE Students Will Hit the Ground Running

Assemblyman Dan Stec (114th District) toured the Southern Adirondack Education Center on Thursday, October 20. During his visit he learned about the various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Scholarship Fund Brunch SARATOGA SPRINGS — A fundraising brunch held on Oct. 30 honored a few outstanding community members and support college scholarships for local students.

The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation’s 17th annual Community Awards Brunch recognized Skidmore College President Dr. Philip Glotzbach, Franklin Community Center as a whole, and its leader, Kari Cushing, and paid tribute to founding board member Florence Andresen.

Longfellows donated delicious food for the event. A silent auction and award presentation was also conducted.

Established in 1997, the Rotary Education Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in college or advanced vocational scholarships to high school students from the greater Saratoga Springs area. The foundation has set a goal of awarding $1 million in scholarships by its 25th anniversary.

Visit saratogaspringsscholarships.org to learn more about the foundation.

Teaching Human Sexuality In Grades K-12 SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, November 8 Astrea Ravenstar, grade 7 teacher and Steve Balmar, high school humanities teacher, will present A Waldorf Perspective on Teaching Human Sexuality (Implicit and Explicit) from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. The presentation will

be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 62 York Avenue. This presentation is free and open to the public. Those seeking more information are encouraged to visit WaldorfSaratoga. org for more information.

Desperately Seeking Susan …and Bobby, and Sally and Billy SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of its 25-year anniversary celebration year, Saratoga Independent School is seeking to locate our alumni students and families. As the school plans for upcoming events to celebrate the 25-year history, locating and including alumni and their families is a top priority.

If you, or anyone you know, attended Saratoga Independent School over the past 25 years, we would like to hear from you. Pease call the school at 518-583-0841 or email Pamela Howard, Director of Development, at phoward@siskids.org and give us your name, address, telephone number and email address so that we may reach out to you during this special celebratory year.

Founded by parents in 1991, Saratoga Independent School is a New York State chartered private elementary school for children in Pre-K through grade six.

At Saratoga Independent School, our mission is to empower students to become confident learners who are capable of critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork. We strive to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in an increasingly complex world, while enriching each day of their childhood. We provide students with

EDUCATION BRIEFS an environment in which a high priority is placed on respect and caring for one another.

Saratoga Independent is an accredited New York State Association of Independent School member and was recently voted “Best Preschool” by readers of Saratoga Today and Saratoga.com.

Those interested in learning more about Saratoga Independent School are encouraged to visit the school’s website at www.siskids.org for more information.

Sixth Annual Community Rocket Day GALWAY — Galway Central School District will hold its sixth annual Community Rocket Day on Saturday, November 5 at the Dockstader Town Soccer Field across the street from the Ballston Spa National Bank. Rocket checkin is at noon, and blast off starts at 12:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for viewing and launching.

Galway Physics Teacher

33 Kris Darlington has provided specifications for rockets to be launched on the Natural Philosophers website: http:// naturalphilosophers.org/flyrocketfly/. Community members are invited to test their rocket building skills and launch their creations with the help of Galway High School students. Those interested in learning more about the event can visit http://www.galwaycsd.org/High.cfm for more information.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Mental Illness Support Group Our county has a support group for families who are dealing with a member with mental illness. Our meetings are the first and third Mondays of each month. November meetings will be November 7 and November 21 at 7:30 p.m., at the Transitional Services Building, 127 Union St., Saratoga Springs.

Sipping for Seniors On Thursday, November 10 from 6 - 10 p.m. Bailey’s Café, 37 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a fundraiser donating 20percent of sales and all tips to the Senior Center. Thank you to Bailey’s and to our Guest Bartenders: Tina Nigro, Angela Amedio, Pat Szurek, Lorrie Patenaude, Brandon Ture, Gloria Ford, Lisa Boyle, Jason Kuruzovich and more. Stop in and tip big!

Veterans Day Ceremony The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will take part in a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Saratoga National Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11 at the main flag pole.

You do not have to be a veteran to attend. All are welcome. The ceremony will take place regardless of weather conditions.

Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Joins S.U.N.Y. Choral Artists to sing Mozart Requiem Lose yourself in the powerful, emotion and transcendent genius of Mozart’s immortal Requiem Mass, Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Performed by the 120 voices of the combined Burnt Hills Oratorio Society and the University at Albany Choral Artists, with the Oratorio Orchestra conducted by William Jon Gray. The concert will take place in the beautiful sanctuary of The Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. Tickets can be purchased at www.BHOS.us, or at the door the day of the concert.

Annual Church Garage & Bake Sale Indoor, rain or shine. Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

No early birds admitted. All

proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church is located at 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: Antique, vintage, gently used, new.

Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, collectibles, appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Bring a box to fill. Plus there will be home-made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection; come back for the halfprice sale 2 – 3 p.m.

Free Admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame In celebration of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular exhibit The Sanford Legacy, the Museum will offer free admission throughout the day during regular Museum hours on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Representatives from the Friends of Sanford Stud Farm preservation organization will be on hand to help showcase the exhibit and educate guests about the history of the Sanford Stud Farm’s impact on thoroughbred racing and the group’s efforts to preserve that legacy.

For more information visit www. racingmuseum.org.

Holiday Bazaar Porter Corners United Methodist Church is having a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Baked goods, gift items, holiday decorations and soup and sandwiches will be on sale.

The church is located at 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners. The church is handicap accessible. For more information, call 518-893-2289.

Downsizing Tour Come join us and see the many options available in the Capital Region Downsizing Tour, Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Tour Single Family Homes, Town Homes, Maintenance Free and Rental Properties developed by the most prestigious builders in the area. Get a head start on finding your dream home. Visit our website at: www.55PlusLivingGuide.com to see all the properties and to get details, descriptions and directions.

Free Admission. No appointment necessary. Presented by 55 Plus Living Guide with Sponsors by: MVP, Ellis Medicine, The Grove and West Side Management of Saratoga.

Twelfth Annual Harvest Buffet The Harvest Buffet will take place on November 12 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake.

The menu features: soup: cream of broccoli or Borscht, pork loin roast, kielbasa & sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, vegetable, salad, dessert, beverage and more. The church is located ½ mile south of the Stewart’s Sop at the intersection of Eastline and Rt 67, west of Exit 12 of Northway. Donation: Adults $10, children (5-12) $5, under 5 free. Take-out is available. For more information, call 518-306-5754.

Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion on Sunday, November 13, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the books. This month’s book is A Blessing in Disguise, edited by Andrea Joy Cohen, M.D. Hosted

by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518366-9918.

Indoor Crafts/Garage Sale Come Christmas shopping at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane on Sunday, November 13 and Sunday November 27 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking is great, bargains galore, bakery goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, handwork, party vendors, hand-painted items and ornaments, baby items, holiday décor, ladies hand-made accessories, knitted baby items, Xmas decorations, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. All proceeds go to our local charities.

Havurah Vatik On November 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. , former Presidential Aide Emily Langner will share White House experiences. Emily Langner served in the Obama administration as Associate Staff Secretary, with the Office of the Staff Secretary at the White House. She prepared daily schedules for the president and traveled on Air Force One for presidential visits to foreign countries. A catered lunch follows

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016 the program. Please RSVP by November 9 to the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.

Christopher Dailey Foundation.

Register online at www.zippyreg. com/?event=815 or www. christopherdaileyfoundation.com.

Holiday Boxwood Tree Class The American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234, located at 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa, is hosting a Holiday Boxwood Tree Class, on November 15 from 6-8 p.m. The class will include all the materials. This is a fund raiser for our Auxiliary. Class space will be limited. The cost is $25.

Reserve your space by November 8.

Call Beth at 518-885-7236.

Cancer Support Group A Cancer Support Group meets at Saratoga Hospital on the 4th Wednesday of each month with Pierre Zimmerman, MS. Next meeting is on November 23 from noon – 1 p.m. Free & Open to All. Call Pierre for more information, 413-992-7012.

Turkey Dinner The Saratoga-Wilton Elks, located at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs presents a Turkey Dinner on November 16 at 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The menu will feature soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad, bread and butter and dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12.

Children under 5 Free, $12 All Takeouts. Cash Bar Available. Call 518584-2585 for more information.

Holiday Affair at the Malta Ridge UMC The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Holiday vendor and craft fair on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church located at 729 Malta Ave Extension in Malta Ridge.

Vendors and crafters will offer assorted items great for holiday gifts.

The event will be held indoors and admission is free. For directions call the church at 518-581-0210.

15th Annual Turkey Trot The Christopher Dailey Foundations annual turkey trot 5K Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2016, Thanksgiving Day, starting on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Packet pick up is at the Saratoga Hilton on Wednesday, November 23 between 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. or Thursday, November 24, 6:30 – 8 a.m. Last chance to register in person is on Wednesday, November 23 at Saratoga Hilton. There will be no day of race registration.

On line registration closes at noon on Tuesday, November 22.

Entry fee is $24 until November 13 and $25 from November 14 – 23. All proceeds benefit the

New Saratoga Friends New Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. We also welcome folks who are not new to the area but want to make new friends. This is not a dating or “singles” group. Couples and singles are welcome and there is no membership fee. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. You are welcome to join us in the Glasby Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Wednesday, November 16, 6:307:30 p.m. For more information, contact newsaratogafriends@ gmail.com or join our meet up group,www.Meetup.com.

Call for Non - Profit Organizations Non-profit organizations are invited to participate in The Shirt Factory’s Holiday Open House events November 25 -27, and December 10 - 11. There will be no fee for any licensed non-profit organization on the third floor only. Set up your own table / display, you must have someone in attendance at all times from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Funds from any items sold should go to the organization. Spaces are limited and will be provided on a first requested basis. For more info and an application, email shirtfactorygf@yahoo.com.

15th Annual Holiday Open House Visit Shoppes, galleries, artist studios, guest vendors, handcrafted artisan gifts, holiday raffle giveaways. November 25 – 27 and December 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St.,/ 21 Cooper St., Glens Falls.

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

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016 going all over Schuylerville. There are some hills (both going up and down). Hit 10 historic stops, two Pokémon Go Gyms, and multiple Pokestops. Registration is required.

Call 518-695-6641.

Tang Family Saturdays 

Family Friendly Event

Friday, November 4 Tang ArtsFestFriday Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

An evening of activities and performances exploring American history and the Saratoga Springs region, featuring Catskill-based artist Brian Dewan.For more information, call 518-580-8080.

Saturday, November 5 Annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair The Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, Malta, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

There will be over 50+ vendors, great gifts and good food. Free admission.

For more information, call 518-8994411.

Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church.

Registration required. Call Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.

Pokemon Go History Tour Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 11 a.m.

November is New York State History Month. All Pokémon Go players and history lovers are invited to partake in the Schuylerville Library’s first historical walking tour. The walk will be about 2 KM, and will take roughly an hour and a half. Please wear walking shoes as we will be

Tang Teaching JMuseum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 2 – 4 p.m.

Make Your Own Flag - After discussing Mel Ziegler’s Flag Exchange, we will make flags out of colored felt, with symbols to represent the things that each of us cares about most.. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current tang exhibition followed by a hands on art activity. Free and open to the public.

Reservations encouraged, space is limited. For more information and reservations, please call 518-5808080.

Annual Harvest Supper Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl and BurgoyneSt., Schuylerville, 4:30 – 6 p.m.. The menu is baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch kraut, rolls and butter, homemade apple and pumpkin pies, beverages. Price for adults is $10, children 5-12 is $5 and free for children under five. Take-outs are available. Reservations are recommended by calling 518-6956638 or you may call the church 518695-3479, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Here, There and Everywhere Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Alpine Sport will host one of the first showings of Warren Miller’s newest Ski & Snowboard movie “Here There & Everywhere” in the country.

Ticket price is $12 prior to the event, $15 at the door. Tickets are available now at Alpine Sports, 399 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs. All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Nordic Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Program.

Those attending will have a chance to win great gifts from Ski & Snowboard suppliers, and receive lift ticket vouchers for Sugarbush Ski Area in Vermont and more. For more information call Alpine Sport Shop 518-584-6290 or visit www. alpinesportshop.com.

CALENDAR 35 Sunday, November 6 Breakfast Buffet  Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information..

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m.

Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation.

For more information call 413-9927012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga. com.

Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. $30 in-person registration is available on Saturday, November 5 from 12-3 p.m. at iRun LOCAL, 18 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs or at the Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building starting at 8:30 a.m. on race day. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook. com/FallBack5MileTrailRace/

Monday, November 7 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting The American Legion, Henry Cornell Post234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa , 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8 Election Day Chili Feast Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Maple Ave. Ext., Malta Ridge, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The menu will feature chili, salad, rolls, and cookies for dessert. Eat-in or take-out is available. Donation is

$7.00. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-581-0210.

Wednesday, November 9 Craftatoga: T-Shirt Scarves Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 2 – 4 p.m.

Join us for our monthly Craftatoga series, this month featuring a clever way to recycle an old T-shirt and turn it into a fashionable scarf.

Please bring a solid color cotton T-shirt (without decals, paint or silk screening) to create an adorable nosew scarf. Register on our website calendar or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 248.

make music – or just come.

Thursday, November 10 Interfaith Prayer Meeting Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m.

The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call 518-450-1615.

Birds of Prey Presentation

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Our featured storyteller Tom Weakley has entertained adult and family audiences throughout New England and beyond in a career that has spanned three decades, crossed continents, and earned national awards. Come and hear wonderful stories by Tom and other tellers—or share a story of your own. New tellers are always welcome. Stories may be personal or traditional, should be under 10 minutes, and never read. Sign-ups for storytellers is at 6:45 pm. at. Admission is $5.00. Coffee or tea $1.For more information call 518-879-6451.

The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.

Trish Marki, wildlife educator at The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York, will give a presentation titled, “Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education”. See live birds of prey up-close, including a hawk, owls and a falcon. We will also discuss the impressive adaptations and behaviors of these remarkable birds, conservation issues that impact them, and wildlife rehabilitation, including what to do if you find injured or orphaned wildlife. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

Reserve your place by calling 518.926.9003. Light refreshments will be served.

It’s Pickins’ Time

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Get ready for a great evening of music with the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session.

Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking.

The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or nonmembers, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Some folks from the audience come up and sing along with the group as well. Please bring finger foods to share – can’t have music without some munchies.

So, bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica or whatever you use to

Bravo Restaurant, 3246 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m.

This is a fundraiser for the children that were devastated by the earthquake in Amatrice, Italy. Join us for a pasta dinner, 50/50 raffle, $1,000 towards a trip to Italy and more. Purchase tickets ahead of time for $25 online at amatriceitalyfundraiser. eventbrite.com, at Mama Mia’s Restaurant or email Sandy Serafini at serafinid@ aol.com. Tickets at the door will be $30. Seating is limited, get your tickets early. Sponsored by, Bravo Restaurant and Laziali Nel Mondo Organization of the Capital District. For more information, call Sandy Serafini at 518-378-0300 or email serafinid@aol.com.

Storytelling Open-Mic

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Locals Participate in Worldwide Writing Marathon SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than 400,000 people around the world are bent over laptops, typewriters, and paper in November, vigorously working toward a goal of writing 50,000 words in 30 days during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

On Tuesday, October 25, about 20 of them gathered at the Saratoga Springs Public Library for a kickoff event that was being repeated in libraries and coffee shops all over the world that week, getting ready for the writing marathon.

Rosemary Blodgett and Leigh Buholtz are members of the Wilton group that hosts “write-ins” typically at the Wilton Barnes and Noble. A write-in is a gathering of

NaNoWriMo participants who like having a support network of other writers to bounce ideas around or to encourage each other to focus and reach the 50,000-word finish line.

Blodgett first joined in 2010, wrote 1,000 words and stopped, but from 2011 to now, she’s reached the goal each year. She encourages people to give it a try. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what the structure of your story is or if you only have a vague idea what to write,” said Blodgett. “Just make your own goal if 50,000 words is too much. We’ve been meeting here [at the Wilton Barnes and Noble] steadily for five years now. Some of our members come from as far as Clifton Park.

One has gone on to publish a few

Kidney Foundation’s Chili Challenge Features Beer Tasting, Cook-Off SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Northeastern Kidney Foundation is hosting its 8th annual Chili Challenge to decide which local restaurant has the Capital Region’s best chili recipe. The funds raised will help support patients and family members living with kidney disease in the Capital Region.

The Chili Challenge will be held 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5

at Excelsior Springs Conference Center, 47 Excelsior Ave. In addition to choosing favorite chili recipes, participants will also be able to choose their favorite local brew. $35 VIP Admittance (includes one hour early admittance), $25 Beer and Chili Tasting, and $15for Chili Tasting only. For more information call 518-533-7880, or visit: www.healthykidneys.org.

First Night 2017 Button Stuffing Party SARATOGA SPRINGS — Organizers for Saratoga’s New Year’s Eve Party are seeking volunteers of all ages for a First Night button-stuffing party from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at Saratoga Arts at The Arts Center, 320 Broadway.

From the organization: join us for pizza and fun as we prepare our First Night Admission Buttons for this years’ event. Last year’s fantastic volunteers prepared 10,000

buttons in 41 minutes. Let’s see if we can break that record.

Volunteers who attend the button stuffing party and also plan on volunteering for First Night will also have an opportunity to sign up for the venue of their choice. For questions and to RSVP contact Mary Henninger, First Night Volunteer Coordinator at mhenninger@saratoga-arts. org or 518.584.4132 ext. 208.

Janis Joplin, The Band, Simon & Garfunkel Producer to Speak at Library Sunday SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Simon will discuss and demonstrate producing, and occasionally playing on, “Music From Big Pink,” “The Band,” and “The Last Waltz,” at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. Simon, who has worked with

Paul Simon, Janis Joplin and other greats, will offer insights into the compositions, arrangements and instrumentation of these classic Americana albums. Free tickets are available at the library. The event takes place 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6.

Pictured are some of the 3,895 members of the Capital Region NaNoWriMo participants getting to know each other at a kick-off event before November’s writing marathon at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

books, ad at least 10 have published here in the Capital Region.”

Buholtz has been involved for five years, and reached the goal her first year. “It’s an awful story, but that’s fine,” she laughed. “If you have an interest in writing, give this a shot.

When you’re struggling to put words on a page, it’s helpful to sit with likeminded people. It works. Fifty thousand is nice to hit, but if you don’t have time or are intimidated by that, any goal is fine. The community will support you whatever your goal is.”

The philosophy behind the 50,000 mark is quantity, not quality. By focusing on moving the story along, writers will have a solid chunk of work that will need editing and polishing by the time they are done, but it is much closer to a finished product than if they spent that month perfecting their first three chapters.

“Plus, 50,000 words is a good place to stop and get reader feedback,” said Shannon Kauderer, the Municipal Liaison for the Capital Region NaNoNoWriMo. “No experience is necessary. Pantsters (people who write by the seat of their pants) and plotters (people who write with a prepared plan) are welcome. Just determine a goal and do it. Go to a local group, where there’s no better camaraderie

When creative minds get together, they tend to have fun, so Municipal Liaison Shannon Kauderer, center, keeps everyone on task with timed “writing sprints.”

(Rosemary Blodgett, left; Leigh Buholtz, right.) Photo by MarkBolles.com.

and support and no judgment, jut talk shop and have fun.”

The Albany Region NaNoWriMo stretches from the edge of New York City to Glens Falls and out west to Oneonta and east to the state line. Kauderer travels all of it, holding plotting workshops and providing other support as a volunteer for the organization.

The annual event began in 1999, and in 2005, National Novel Writing Month became a 501(c) (3) nonprofit. NaNoWriMo’s programs now include National Novel Writing Month in November, Camp NaNoWriMo, the Young Writers

Program, Come Write In, and the “Now What?” Months.

According to the official website, there were 431,626 participants last year, with 926 volunteer Municipal Liaisons who guided 633 regions on 6 continents. Over 250 NaNoWriMo novels have been traditionally published. They include Sara Gruen’s “Water for Elephants,” Erin Morgenstern’s “The Night Circus,” Hugh Howey’s “Wool,” Rainbow Rowell’s "Fangirl," Jason Hough’s "The Darwin Elevator," and Marissa Meyer’s “Cinder.” For more information and to sign up, visit www.NaNoWriMo.com.

Music Icon Frank Wakefield Returns to Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bluegrass/mandolin icon Frank Wakefield and his band return to The Parting Glass for a great evening of picking and singing on Friday, Nov. 11.

The band features Wakefield on mandolin and vocals, Deane Lewis on banjo and vocals and Pat Mullaly on

guitar and vocals.

Wakefield is notable as a great bluegrass player and for his significant innovations that have shaped the way generations of musicians play the mandolin, and in addition to his solo work has performed and collaborated with a broad spectrum of musicians

including Jerry Garcia, Don McLean, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, among others.

The Parting Glass is located at 40-42 Lake Ave. Admission is $15. For more information, go to: www. partingglasspub.com

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Sage of Saratoga Saratoga Home Designated National Literary Landmark

Street sign on Frank Sullivan Place, where Sullivan’s childhood home was located. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos Continued from front page.

a humorist, rather than in hard news. Early in his career, Sullivan had “scooped” the rest of the New York media by reporting the death of a popular society woman. As it turned out, the woman was not dead after all. “You’re too emotional for the news columns,” Swope supposedly told Sullivan.

“From now on, you’re writing funny stuff exclusively.”

“It was a great newspaper and when it died in 1931, he was devastated by it,” Kennedy said. “He wrote a piece about it called ‘Thoughts Before the Undertaker Came,’ and he closed out by saying, ‘When I die I want to go where The World has gone, and work on it again.’ That’s a lovely quote.”

Sullivan grew up in Saratoga Springs on White Street and on Lincoln Avenue, where he played rubber ball games like Roly-Poly on the then-unpaved sidewalks of the neighborhood, and worked as a pump boy carrying water to bookmakers and earning $10 to $15 a day, tax-free.

Sullivan’s childhood home was at Lincoln Avenue and High Street – just east of present-day

Siro’s. It was one of a half-dozen homes either moved to different locations, or torn down altogether to expand the racecourse.

In 1975, city Mayor Ray Watkin introduced a resolution that recognized Sullivan’s contribution “making Saratoga Springs famous all over the world,” and authorized the renaming of High Street to Frank Sullivan Place.

Sullivan returned to Saratoga Springs and settled down at his home at 135 Lincoln Ave., where he lived for several decades. He was a regular shopper at the Five Points grocery store, found relaxation in visits to the Yaddo Gardens, and frequented the Saratoga Race Course, where in the summer of 1967 a race was named in his honor.

“We’re very excited to be part of a revival in interest in one of Saratoga Springs’ own literary luminaries,” said Saratoga Springs Public Library Director Issac Pulver. “Given the current state of civil discourse, we believe a little levity in the form of Frank Sullivan’s gentle but incisive wit, is exactly what’s called for at the moment.” A series of SaratogaReads! related

Frank Sullivan’s longtime home at 135 Lincoln Ave., which will be designated a literary landmark. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos

performances, discussions, lectures, and film presentations will take place between December 2016 and March 2017.

At the same time, United for Libraries, in partnership with Empire State Center for the Book, will dedicate Sullivan’s adult home on Lincoln Avenue as a literary landmark. More than 150 Literary Landmarks have been dedicated across the country

since the program began in the 1980s; Tennessee Williams’ home in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Edgar Allen Poe home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were among the first.

Perhaps Sullivan’s most celebrated character was his creation of the noted cliche expert, Mr. Arbuthnot. Asked what he did for exercise, Mr. Arbuthnot replied, “I keep the

wolf from the door, let the cat out of the bag, take the bull by the horns, count my chickens before they are hatched, and see that the horse isn’t put behind the cart or stolen before I lock the barn door.”

“He accumulated all the clichés of the world,” Kennedy said.

“It was hilarious.”

Sullivan, a lifelong bachelor, died in early 1976 at Saratoga Hospital at the age of 83.

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Orquesta Victoria To Stage Concert at Dance Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night of tango orchestra with the 14-piece Orquesta Victoria will be staged at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11 at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway.

Orquesta Victoria will perform selections from their new

cd, “El Mundo is the World.”

The group has performed at the 2014 Tango World Cup as well as the most important stages, theaters, and tango festivals in Buenos Aires. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, call the museum at 518-584-2225 x3001.

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

Tang Museum Presents Mini-Festival of Pre-Election Healing Vibrations SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents a restorative evening of meditative and healing music in the Tang Teaching Museum exhibition “A More Perfect Union,” on the night before the election. The free event begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.

The line-up features the international noise-folk trio Powerdove; Brooklyn-based musician Ben

Seretan; Matthew Carefully – of the regionally renowned Kamikaze Hearts and Rosary Bead - with special guests Katie Hammon and Ian White; co-organizer, musician, performance artist, and educator Adam Tinkle, and Skidmore College fivepiece student band Test.

Warm beverages and snacks will be served. For more information, call the museum’s visitors services desk at 518-580-8080 or visit http://tang.skidmore.edu.

Noise-folk trio Powerdove, performing at The Tang on Nov. 7. Photo John-Dieterich

Giving Circle Taste of Africa Compassion Award Bridal Show at the SPRINGS — A cel- action and honors individu- Rose featuring the tastes, sights, National Museum of Dance SARATOGA ebration to host The Giving Circle als who go above and beyond in sounds and stories of Africa, and SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance will host caterers, photographers, jewelers, entertainers, bridal shops, and other local vendors from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Nov. 6.

The Museum’s eighth annual bridal show is free and open to the public. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway.

Taste of Africa and 2016 Compassion Awards will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Canfield Casino.

The award commends the ideals and values of The Giving Circle’s selfless compassion in

demonstrating devotion, dedication, tenderheartedness, dependability and perseverance to the needy and suffering beings locally, nationally and internationally.

The event will be catered

by Kim Klopstock’s Lily and the

the work of The Giving Circle and friends AOET, in Uganda.

Funds raised will benefit the work of both organizations. For more information, and tickets, visit: https://www.thegivingcircle.org/ wordpress/2016-toa/.

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Arts Fest Friday: History Meets Hip-Hop At Tang Museum SARATOGA SPRINGS – An evening of eclectic historic- and election-themed entertainment will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Tang Museum on the campus of Skidmore College.

The Arts Fest Fridays presentation, “Dear America: History Meets Hip-Hop at the Tang Museum,” including vintage campaign songs from musician/artist Brian Dewan, hip-hop poets and performers from Saratoga Springs High School and Skidmore College, and historic reenactors

from across the Capital Region.

The free, family-friendly event takes place within the exhibit “A More Perfect Union,” which includes American flags collected in all 50 states by artist Mel Ziegler.

“The success of the Broadway musical Hamilton! is a great example of how genres and themes can be combined in new and exciting ways, and it helps us reconsider our view of history,” said Maureen Sager, executive producer of the event, in a statement.

Featured performers at the

“Dear America” event include: multi-media artist Brian Dewan, Saratoga Springs High School students Synclaire Rowen, Nick Lahut, and Daniel Irizarry, and historic reenactors portraying a wide array of figures including Solomon Northup, Sojourner Truth, Mark Twain, Booker T. Washington, Susan B. Anthony and many more, mingling with the crowds. Arts Fest Fridays are a series of multi-genre, multigenerational events that have different themes, producers and locations each time out.

week of 11/4-11/10 friday, 11/4:

sunday, 11/6:

Jukebox, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400

Charles Cornell Trio — Tribute to Monk, 3 pm @ Hudson River Music Hall — 832.3484

Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 pm @ Comedy Works — 275.6897 Frankie Lessard Trio, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Across The Pond: A Tribute To The Beatles, 7:30 pm @ Hudson River Music Hall — 832.3484 Scott Bassinson Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Spiritual Rez, 10:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Fennimore Blues, 9 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Mike Purcell, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

saturday, 11/5: Radio Junkies, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 pm @ Comedy Works — 275.6897 Rick Nelson Trio, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Fade To Blues, 7:30 pm @ Hudson River Music Hall — 832.3484 Keith Pray Quartet, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue — 583.2582 Skeleton Keys, 10 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066 Kevin McKrell, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass — 583.1916 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well — 584.7640

Hot Club of Saratoga, noon @ The Merry Monk 584.6665

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tuesday, 11/8: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline St. Pub — 583.9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill — 583.1105 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s — 587.7359 Chris Dollard + Melissa Marshall, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge — 583.4563 Mark Pratt, 5:30 pm @ Three Vines Bistro — 306.5881

wednesday, 11/9: Hot Club of Saratoga, 8 pm @ Hamlet + Ghost — 450.7287

thursday, 11/10: Hot Club of Saratoga, 8 pm @ Mouzon House — 226.0014 Broccoli Samurai, 9:30 pm @ Putnam Den — 584.8066

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46 Take on moguls 49 The Cat in the Hat’s numbered cohorts 50 Visuals 51 Word with tooth or saw 52 A-o starter 56 Repeated word in “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” 57 Do a new mom’s job 58 On a cruise 60 Gave notice 61 Radius neighbor 62 Pinnacle 64 ‘40s spy org.

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Breeders’ Cup Local Ties

by Tom Amello for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratogians and upstate racing fans have the Saratoga Race Course and the forty-day Saratoga racing season.

The rest of the racing world has the Breeders Cup. The Breeders Cup was the brainchild of John R. Gaines, owner and operator of the Kentucky-based breeding and racing operation known as Gainesway Farm. The idea was simple: Like baseball’s World Series and football’s Super Bowl, Thoroughbred racing ought to hold an end-of-season event to identify, crown and celebrate divisional champions. Additionally, the event would rotate each year to racing venues around the country.

Years of discussion and lobbying with rival breeder-owners, including New York’s legendary trainerowner- breeder John Nerud, gave rise to the inaugural Breeders Cup Championships, first held in 1984 at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. At the time, Breeders Cup was a one-day event with four hours of coverage by NBC. The event offered a 7-race card with $10 million in purses that culminated with the $3 million Classic.

The event morphed over the years from its original form and intent. Today the Cup is a two-day 13-race event with full NBC coverage, dubbed, “the richest two days in sports, with $28 million paid out in purses and awards over the entire weekend.”

From 1984 – 2007, true to its founder’s intent, 11 different racing venues in the U.S. and Canada hosted the event. However, since that time only 3 tracks, Santa Anita, Churchill Downs and Keeneland, have been chosen to host. It is not without controversy that New York’s Belmont Park last hosted a Breeders Cup in 2005.

Without prospects for a local Breeders Cup, we Saratogians take solace each year that the Saratoga race meet is a definitive pathway to November’s Breeders Cup. Of the multitude of national and international horses pre-entered in this year’s Breeders Cup, seventy-six of those horses started during the recent Saratoga meet.

The undefeated 3-year old filly Songbird drew standing ovations from Saratoga fans for her crucial victories over the Spa main track.

She returns home to contest the Distaff against the excellent race mare Beholder and the improving Stellar Wind.

Turf stars Tepin and Flintshire will vie for Championships in the Mile and Turf, respectively. Both were non-winners in their final prep races with the Breeders Cup being the ultimate goal. Both are more likely to return to prior winning efforts in extremely competitive races that feature top class European runners.

Four Breeders Cup Juvenile hopefuls began their careers at Saratoga, including Good Samaritan, Practical Joke, the aptly named Syndergard, and Theory. Undefeated juvenile filly Sweet Loretta, upset winner of both the G3 Schuylerville and G1 Spinaway, will get another chance to outrun her odds against rivals such

as G1 Alcibiades winner Dancing Rage, G1 Chandelier Stakes winner Noted and Quoted, and G1 Del Mar Debutante winner Union Strike.

Each year’s Breeders Cup validates the quality of racing that is our annual Saratoga meeting.

The foresight and vision of John R Gaines forever changed Thoroughbred racing with one notable unintended consequence. In years without Breeders Cup, racing venues staged their own set of traditional Graded Stakes races. The New York Racing Association (NYRA), for example, held what it promoted as its Fall Championship season of Graded Stakes races. Today, with millions in purse monies, Eclipse Award honors breeding fees on the line, with the Breeders Cup itself is the long-term goal. With their trainers, owners plot racing schedules from Breeders Cup backwards. Reduced to mere preps for the Cup, other traditional races including those scheduled during NYRA’s fall meeting lost importance and prestige.

Despite minor grumblings, Breeders Cup accomplished its founder’s intention. In fact, “in 2006, a panel of experts commissioned by Blood-Horse Publications listed the inaugural Breeders Cup as the No. 1 ‘moment’ in the past 100 years of racing.”

Photo by Sharon Castro.

So enjoy Breeders Cup weekend’s Saratoga connection. And, if you plan to wager on Cup races, remember: these are extremely competitive races with full fields of wellprepared, well-meant competitors.

With few exceptions, 6-1 is the lowest acceptable wagering odds for these competitive events.

Tom Amello began his Thoroughbred education over 50 years ago. In 1984, Amello created his own database of New York trainers and horses that became the foundation for the Saratoga selection sheet, “Trackfacts.” For over twenty years, Amello produced and hosted original programming covering Thoroughbred racing for Capital District OTB

Television. He conducts numerous handicapping seminars and workshops, including participation in “Count Down to…” programs at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the “History, Horses and Handicapping” program at SUNY Empire State College’s Academy for Lifelong Learning. In 2013, Amello published “Playing the Odds Board: Gateway to the Game ™,” a guide that makes betting easier to understand and more fun for those new to Thoroughbred racing. Amello, with his daughter Kate, owns and operates the Brunswick at Saratoga Bed and Breakfast at 143 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Contact Tom Amello at trkfacts@nycp.rr.com.

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Saratoga XC Classic 2016

by Kiersten Racela Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — On a cloudy fifty-seven degree Saturday morning runners and spectators alike gathered for the Saratoga XC Classic in Saratoga State Park.

Over 170 runners overall placed in the 5K Race. The top three overall male winners were twenty-seven year old Eric MacKnight from Ballston Spa, twenty-six year old Matt Brooker, and twenty-three year old Jake Andrews from Troy. MacKnight won the race overall with a time of 14:57.1, Brooker finished the race with a time of 15:08. Andrews rounded out the top three with a final time of 15:27.4. All three men also placed in the top three for the official USATF member race results.

The top three overall female winners were thirty-six year old Mollie Turner from Averill Park, twenty-three year old Brittany

Winslow from Queensbury, and thirty-five year old Erin Lopez from Saratoga Springs. Turner earned the first place finish with a time of 17:47.1. Winslow came in second with a time of 17:53.2. Andrews earned a third place finish with a final time of 17:55.5. The three women also placed in the top three of the USATF member race results.

The 2K Race of the XC Classic crowned an overall male and female winner. Ten-year-old Aakash Iyer from Guilderland was the overall male winner with a time of 9:54, while eight-year old Claire Serrano from High Falls won the race with a time of 8:50.

Thirteen-year-old Jonah Stewart from Greenwich and eleven-year-old Rylee Davis of Delmar earned the top male and female runners of the Kids 3K race. Stewart crossed the finish line with a time of 11:54.3, while Davis finished the race with a final time of 12:11.8.

Mollie Turner, Brittany Winslow, and Erin Lopez were the top three overall female winners. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Eric Macknight, Matt Brooker, and Jake Andrews were the top three overall male winners. Photo by Francesco D’Amico.

Power Ten!

by Kiersten Racela Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The warm weather and low wind gusts set the scene for the 29th Annual Head of the Fish on Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30. The regatta is one of the largest in the country.

This year’s regatta tallied approximately 2,100 entries, topping last year’s 1,850 total entries.

The Saratoga Rowing Association saw success on both days of competition. Highlights included the Varsity boys finishing second in the Men’s 8, in which each boat has

eight rowers. The team also finished first in the 2V and 3V eights.

As a team, Saratoga Rowing Association placed first in the Sweep championship. This section of the competition combined scores of the 1, 2, and 3 eights plus the four place finishers. The team also medaled in the Sculling championships. This section of the competition combined the scores of the 1 quad, 2 quads, and the double. Saratoga Rowing Association was the only program to appear in the medals for sculling and sweep. The freshmen and middle rowers also rowed well, earning multiple victories during both days of competition.

Photos by MarkBolles.com

For Eric Catalano, Executive Director of Saratoga Rowing Association and Girl’s Varsity Coach, he was quite pleased with the organization’s overall performance. With all of the success that the organization found during the regatta, it shed light on the younger up-and-coming

talent. “All of this success shows that we can look forward to continued success in the future,” says Catalano.

With the success of the Head of the Fish, Saratoga Rowing Association is already gearing up for next year’s regattas. The full regatta schedule has

already been posted, and can be found online at http://www. saratogarowing.com/sraregattas/. Those interested in learning more about this organization are encouraged to email info@ saratogarowing.com or call 518587-6697 for more information.

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Over Training Causes Injuries, Or Not?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY Interest in Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) injuries of the elbow (and the treatment) has increased tremendously over the past decade. The media has helped shed light on this injury and has aided with the diagnosis in younger athletes, particularly with interest in youth baseball continuing to rise.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John underwent the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (performed by Dr. Frank Jobe) 40 years ago. The procedure has since been named after him. Since then, hundreds of these procedures have been performed throughout the country, and several studies have been published documenting its efficacy. Recently, there has been a significant rise in the number of Tommy John surgeries. What’s become an even greater concern for orthopedic surgeons is an increasing trend of UCL injuries in younger athletes.

Why are more runners developing stress fractures?

Symptoms of a stress fracture usually cause dull pain around the site of the fracture. This

pain usually worsens while exercising, walking, or standing. Another symptom is swelling in the area. To diagnose a stress fracture, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam. Although sometimes helpful, X-rays are often unable to detect stress fractures. As a result your doctor may use MRIs, nuclear bone scans, or other sophisticated imaging techniques to give you a diagnosis.

Tennis is a great sport.

However, the sport has a high risk for injury to many parts of the body due to the high speed caused by racquet impact, repetition and use of your spine, legs and your dominant arm. This can make the tennis player susceptible to a variety of shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, hip and spine injuries.

The best-known tennis injury is tennis elbow - but despite its name is relatively uncommon in tennis players!

Football by nature is a rough sport. Despite the helmets, pads, braces, and supports, injuries are a common part of the game.

Sprains and strains, fractures, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprain, ACL tear, torn cartilage, and concussions are all part of the menu of football-related injuries. As it has been noted in a previous column of mine, there has been a increase in the number of concussions. A severe blow to the head causes concussions. This injury causes some level of impairment of brain functions and can lead to disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE is a progressive degenerative condition of the brain resulting from numerous hits to the head.

Symptoms of a concussion may

include confusion, short-term memory problems, and loss of consciousness.

Here’s what you need to know. Overtraining is a very rare and misunderstood phenomenon. Overtraining does not mean training too much. There’s a sports science definition of overtraining. It’s a physiological state caused by an excess accumulation of physical, psychological, emotional, environmental, and chemical stress. If you do a workout that stresses the nervous system too much, you’ll suffer from the various results that can lead to injury. You’ll have a lack of focus and energy, apathy, no motivation, and even a headache and that can lead to burnout. Sleep, nutrition and certain supplements can keep you from being overtaxed and prevent burnout.

I feel that some of the problematic injuries come from overdoing certain aspects of sports. For example, the Tommy John surgery is an injury that young athletes experience through over-pitching. What makes the possibility of overtraining greater is playing one particular sport year round.

What I think will prevent the aspect of overtraining is that youngsters need to experience multiple sports throughout the year. Through my experiences as a coach I have found that kids who play multiple sports have fewer injuries.

Do I think that overtraining has created many injuries? I can only say, yes and no, or possibly maybe. Do I see a way of preventing many of these athletic induced injuries? Well, yes. It’s all about proper preparation. Younger athletes need coaches who have knowledge and techniques of the sport. I know of some dads and coaches, who want to drill, drill, drill their child to achieve perfection in a sport. As a coach for over 40 years my advice is: back off!

You’re going to eventually hurt your kid both physically, mentally, and emotionally. I know of many stories of Little Leaguers who developed elbow problems due to overuse. I shook my head then and I shake my head now!

There is no reason to overwork any athlete. The

philosophy in today’s world of sport is simple; a hard day of training should be paralleled with an easier day. I believe that this is the proper way to help a young athlete develop.

With the proper techniques and keeping the desire candle lit, the young athlete will crave the game. Some coaches

and parents think that training must always be harder than the game; however, they also need to incorporate fun into the sport to keep the athlete engaged. Coaches and parents must find that balance between intense training and recovery days. But most of all, it’s got to be fun!

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Operation Santa Run HUDSON FALLS — The 5K course is very flat and very fast.

The 10K course has one hill, which is early on in the race. This race will raise money to provide food and clothing to underprivileged children through several county areas. Runners are set to take their marks at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19 The race will take place at Hudson Falls Middle School, located on Notre Dame Street in Hudson Falls. Registration may be done online at www.active.com/hudson-falls-new-york-ny/running/distance-running-races/ operation-santa-run-5k-10krun-walk-2016.

Community Bike Race SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, November 5 the Saratoga Regional YMCA will host the ninth annual Community Bike Race from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. All proceeds from the race will go directly towards the purchase of adaptive equipment for a local child with disabilities.

The Dake Foundation for Children started this annual stationary bike race in 2008 in an effort to raise money to purchase adaptive bicycles for local children with disabilities. To date, the event has raised over $70,000, and has provided approximately 100 local children with adaptive tricycles.

Those interested in learning more about this event may call 518-226-0252 or email the Dake Foundation for Children at dakefoundationforkids@gmail.com.

Send your sports stories or briefs to Kiersten Racela, Sports Editor at Kiersten@Saratoga Publishing.com

First Night Saratoga 5K Run SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 19th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by the Saratoga Arts, will be held on Saturday December 31 at 5:30 p.m. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There will be no day-ofrace registration. A ChronoTrack B-Tag computerized scoring system will be used. The USA Track and Field certified course starts and finishes on the Skidmore College Campus. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in five-year age categories.

All finishers will receive a FIRST NIGHT COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. Register by November 25 for the early registration fee of $25 and a guaranteed long-sleeved shirt. After November 25, registration will be $30. Save time by registering online, or download an application and map at www.saratoga-arts.org .For further information contact First Night Saratoga by phone at 518-584-4132.

Hawk Road Hike MOREAU — Join the Moreau Lake State Park Educator on a beautiful hike overlooking the Hudson on Saturday, November 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This trail is a truly wonderful place to explore.

Pre-registration is required, and may be done by phone at 518-7930511. Anyone seeking more information can visit http://nysparks. com/parks/150/details.aspx.

Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club to Host Testing Session SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Sunday, November 20 the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club will host a testing session from 8:00a.m. until 4:00p.m at the Vernon Ice Rink. The test structure is often referred to as “the backbone of U.S. Figure Skating.” In Figure Skating there are between six and eight test levels, the highest level referred to as “Senior” or “Gold.”

Upon completion of the first test and throughout a skater’s career, the U.S. Figure Skating test becomes the national standard for each athlete. Member of U.S. Figure Skating pass approximately 30,000 U.S. Figure Skating tests in a typical calendar year.

Applications along with payment and USFS number must be received by Saturday, November 5.

Late applications will be accepted depending if ice time permits, but will be charged a $10 late fee.

Scheduling preferences will be given to SSFSC members first.

The schedule for the test times will be posted on Tuesday, November 15. To access a registration form visit https://ssfsc.wordpress.com.

Those seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Bart Bergbom by email at bbergbom@ gmail.com.

Learn to Skate Lessons SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club for their Learn to Skate lessons. Lessons will begin on Sunday,

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November 6, and lessons will be held on Sunday, November 13, 20, and 27. After Thanksgiving, lessons will resume on Sunday, December 4 and 11.

Learn to Skate is a curriculum that offers something for skaters of all abilities. Solid skill development based on the ABC’s of basic athleticism- Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed. A progressive system that, upon completion of the program, allows skaters to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating.

The organization offers two lesson packages. The Basic LTS Package consists of ½ hour group lesson and ½ hour practice ice. The cost for this package is $87 for the 6-week session. The Advanced LTS package consists of ½ hour group lesson and ½ hour additional specialty class. The cost for this package is $150 for the 6-week session.

The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is a nonprofit 510c3 organization. Registration for the program may be done online at www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com.

Those requesting any more information regarding the program are encouraged to contact Bart by phone at 518-490-1231 or by email at ice@SaratogaSpringsFSC.info.

“Here, There, & Everywhere” WILTON — Some things are simply tradition. It’s this time of year, when the temperature begins to drop, and Killington Ski Area starts to make snow, that skiers and snowboarders anticipate another Warren Miller ski

movie. On Saturday, November 5, 2016 Alpine Sport Shop will be hosting the newest of Warren Miller’s films, “Here There & Everywhere." at 7 at the Maple Avenue Middle School. The first movie Miller made was in 1950, was in black and white and filmed with a hand-held camera. He became known as “skiing’s greatest ambassador, and the godfather of action sports.” Now expert camera crews travel the globe to make extreme ski movies, movies that both wow and entertain. This is Warren Miller’s 67th ski movie, and the 25th year that Alpine Sport will be showing it. What makes this legendary shop’s showing a bit different than others, is that it’s a community fund-raiser, as it has been for many years. This year all of the proceeds will be shared between Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Program and Saratoga High School Nordic Ski Team. Without leaving Saratoga Springs you can enjoy and give backand even see a cameo movie appearance from Warren Miller himself. Receive a Sugarbush lift ticket 2 for 1 Killington lift ticket and a chance to win gifts and prizes from ski and snowboard suppliers, for only $15.(or just $12. purchased prior to the event at Alpine Sport Shop) Treat the family to a night at the movies for a good cause, and in the words of Warren Miller himself, “If you don’t do it this year, you’ll be one year older when you do.” For more information, contact Alpine Sport Shop 399 Clinton Street Saratoga Springs N.Y. 12866 518 584 6290 alpinesportshop.com

Week of November 4 – November 10, 2016

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BHBL Cruises Past Queensbury

by Kiersten Racela Saratoga TODAY BURNT HILLS — On a crisp and cool Saturday night Burnt HillsBallston defeated Queensbury by a final score of 42-24 in the Class A Semifinal game.

Queensbury broke the 0-0 score in the first quarter thanks to junior Dom Nassivera. The fullback scored the team’s first touchdown on a sixtythree yard run. It wasn’t until later on in the first quarter when the Spartans would respond. With 5:40 left in the first quarter sophomore running back Vincent Daviero scored the Spartan’s first touchdown with an eighty-yard touchdown run.

The most impressive scoring highlight in the second quarter came from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake quarterback Darien LaPietro.

The sophomore threw a twentyyard touchdown pass to junior widereceiver Michael LeVan, giving the Spartans a 21-16 advantage entering halftime.

The third quarter shed some light on the Spartan’s strong defense.

Michael LeVan recorded an interception off of a pass from Queensbury quarterback Kevin Collins. This defensive play led to a twenty-three yard touchdown pass to Daviero

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from LaPietro giving the Spartan’s a 28-24 advantage.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake would close the scoring in the game in the fourth quarter thanks to a fifty-seven yard touchdown run by Daviero.

This would give the junior his fourth touchdown of the game.

Vincent Daviero led the offense for the Spartans. He recorded a total of eighteen carries for 201 total yards.

He also tallied four total touchdowns for the game. Junior running back Jake Stanko and quarterback LaPierto also contributed to the Spartan offense. Stanko ended the game with 17 carries, 160 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. LaPierto contributed to the offense by throwing for 115 passing yards.

The top three defensive players for BHBL were junior wide-receiver Michael LeVan, junior wingback Jeremy Clayton, and junior linebacker Connor McClernan. LeVan recorded three tackles and three interceptions for the game. Clayton added 3.0 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, and one interception. McClernan led the defense with eight tackles, and 4.5 tackles for a loss.

With this victory Burnt HillsBallston Lake hands Queensbury their only loss of the season. Both teams finished the game with an

8-1 record. The Spartans will face Averill Park on Saturday, November 5 at Shenendehowa high school.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake is hoping to avenge their loss to Averill Park from earlier in the year. This past September the Warriors handed the team their only loss of the season defeating the Spartans by a score of 19-16. Opening kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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