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Northshire Program Gifts New Books to Local Children

Veteran Interns

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The team at Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs is looking for angels to help them gift books to around 300 local children this holiday season. Northshire Bookstore’s Book Angel Program is celebrating its second year at its Saratoga Springs location and provides books to young readers of all ages.

The annual holiday tradition began in Northshire’s flagship

ALBANY — The 2015 legislative internship program may include some unconventional interns this legislative session. The New York State Assembly is implementing an initiative brought by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,IGlenville) to recruit veterans and members of the military who are enrolled in college.

In February, Tedisco called on the Assembly to set aside a minimum of 10 percent of the

Northshire’s Book Angel Program is accepting book donations. Photo by MarkBolles.com

See Book Angel pg. 18

See Interns pg. 10

Still Time for Your Perfect Match Home Made Theater Encourages Creative Donations

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

See Perfect Match pg. 12

Don Kauth Memorial Tourney pg. 44

Horse Wreaths pg. 8

Inside TODAY Blotter 5 Obituaries

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Business

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Holiday Gift Guide

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Pulse 37-40

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Now at the beginning of it’s 30th season, Home Made Theater (HMT) has a lot of great reasons to be thankful.

Thanks to an anonymous benefactor, as well as some wide spread community support, it may have up to 30,000 more reasons before the end of this year.

Prior to Thanksgiving, the theatre was prepping for their opening of The Jungle Book, when word reached General Manager Stacie Mayette Barnes that a long-time Tom Stock’s Perfect Match is his Camera!

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Weekend Forecast FRIDAY

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35|25 SUNDAY Susan and Bill Dake’s Perfect Match: Ice Cream, of course!

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The Spirit of Giving

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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f o r a G r e at C a u s e !

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Dec. 10, a bustling gathering throughout the day and night, despite some genuinely frightful weather, came together at Cantina Restaurant (430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) in support of Jake’s Help From Heaven (JHFH) Foundation for the fourth year in a row!

On this day, Cantina owners Jeff and Heath Ames donated a remarkable 50 percent of all sales – food, beverage and even take out orders – to the Saratoga Springs

- based foundation whose mission is to assist children and their families affected by debilitating illnesses including neurological impairments, mitochondrial and genetic disorders, and pediatric orthopedic problems.

The steady traffic was a powerful testimony to the generosity of the community, which rallied both to celebrate Jake’s life and make a difference for families faced with the challenges that occur in caring for special needs individuals.

Cantina owners Heath and Jeff Ames hosted the 4th annual event on Dec. 10.

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Friends and Family in support of JHFH. L to R: Heather Straughter, Sharon Brynczka, Beth Alexander and Susan Halstead

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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Flower & Fruit Mission’s Snow Ball Gala Hall of Springs – Saturday, Dec. 6

Photos by Alice Corey Photography

Snow Ball Co-chairs Heather Straughter, Julie Johnson and Michele Funiciello

Saratoga Hospital VP of Community Engagement Amy Raimo, Alysa Arnold, Lisa Miller, Julie Bonacio, Anne Marie Flores and Gayle LaSalle

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Since 1904, The Flower and Fruit Mission has set the standard in fundraising activities on behalf of Saratoga Hospital’s maternity services. Once again they outdid themselves, as a large, well-appointed gathering of people with big hearts came to the Hall of Springs for the Mission’s Snow Ball fundraiser last Saturday.

“How fortunate we are to have them!” commented Amy Raimo, executive director, Saratoga Hospital Foundation and vice president, Community Engagement. “They continue to be a tremendous asset to the Hospital and our community.”

Indeed, to date, over $1,250,000 has been raised through the Flower & Fruit Mission’s efforts, which benefit the hospital’s William J. Hickey Women’s Services unit and provide scholarships for advanced nursing education.

Amy Sutton, president of the Flower & Fruit Mission, was extremely grateful for the turnout and result: “Thank you to our three wonderful chairwomen of our 2014 Annual Snow Ball - Michele Funicello, Julie Johnson and Heather Straughter. They, along with the other members of the Flower and Fruit Mission did a fantastic job in creating a Winter Wonderland at the Hall of Springs.”

She said. “It was a fun and memorable event with over 200 guests, great food and music to kick off the Holiday Season. Most importantly, we raised over $20,000 for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment for the Maternity unit of Saratoga Hospital. A special thank you to our annual underwriters and all the attendees who gave so generously!

We sincerely appreciate their continued support of the Flower and Fruit Mission.”

Dr. Amy Knoeller of Myrtle Street OBGYN and Dr. James North of Hudson Headwaters

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Dr. Ruby Payne Speaks at Skidmore

(L-R) Dr. Ruby Payne with Anita Paley, executive director of SCEOC. Photo by Deborah Neary.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, Dec. 4, at Skidmore College’s Gannett Auditorium, Dr. Ruby Payne, known internationally for her deep insights into breaking the cycle of poverty, discussed ways to readdress poverty in Saratoga County and the benefits of collaboration. Dr. Payne highlighted her work, “Bridges out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities.”

Community collaborators that arranged for Dr. Payne’s appearance and have been committed to making a difference in Saratoga County are the Community Action Agency for Saratoga County, Saratoga EOC; Skidmore College; CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services; Mechanicville Community

week in Review Center; and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Payne’s work has encouraged many communities to go deeper together to resolve the issues of poverty throughout the nation. Her expertise has complimented the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which launched the “War on Poverty” implemented by President Johnson and Sergeant Shriver. It was this Act that harnessed the power of localities to deal with poverty in an organic way by launching designated Community Action Agencies.

Planning Board OK’s City Parking Garage SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Planning Board recently issued a negative SEQRA declaration in a 5-1 vote, meaning it found no significant adverse environmental impact regarding the proposed development of the Saratoga Springs parking garage.

Plans for the five-story parking structure call for the city center to enter into a 20-year lease on a city-owned lot between High Rock and Maple avenues; designs show plans for a 120-foot long pedestrian bridge above Maple Avenue that will connect directly to the city center. The proposed parking garage would provide 480 new paid parking spaces.

The proposal still has to undergo further examination by the Planning Board, Design Review Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals before going to the City Council.

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LAKE LUZERNE — The Double H Ranch recently announced the appointment of New York State Senator Betty Little and Ms. Lauretta Chrys of Citizens Bank to its Board of Directors. Their election expands the board to 29 members.

“We are delighted to welcome these two distinguished leaders to our Board of Directors,” says Max Yurenda, CEO. “Their expertise, talent and energy will provide tremendous benefits to the Board and to the Double H community.

The not-for-profit sector is filled with many remarkable organizations so we are fortunate that these two talented individuals have chosen the Double H Ranch as the charity that they will take to the next level to benefit children for decades to come.”

The Double H Ranch, cofounded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.

Tracy Strann Joins SPAC as Marketing and Corporate Development Director SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center has announced that Tracy Strann

will soon join its staff as the Chief Marketing and Corporate Development Director. Strann will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing SPAC’s marketing campaigns, as well as overseeing corporate development, increasing the sponsorship revenue budget and activating corporate sponsorship brands.

“We are excited to have Ms. Strann’s invaluable expertise on board as we look forward to our 50th anniversary celebration during the next two years,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s President & Executive Director.

“Tracy brings to the table a genuine love for the performing arts as a musician herself, and a wealth of experience managing marketing campaigns and corporate development, while providing an important outside perspective from her work as a consultant for companies beyond the performing arts field. Her obvious passion, remarkable vision, and considerable capabilities make her an ideal fit for our team. We look forward to welcoming her into our family at SPAC and working with her to reach ambitious new fundraising goals and build a future generation of audiences and donors for our 50th anniversary and beyond.”

Most recently, Strann served as a self-employed consultant specializing in Marketing, Promotion, Public Relations, and Event Production, working with companies such as Conde’ Nast Publications, Rogue Island Entertainment, and Porcello’s

Jewelry and Estate Buyers.

Prior to that, she worked as Director of External Affairs at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, where she initiated and promoted marketing campaigns, managed event and exhibit sponsorship, and supervised fundraising efforts, including goal projections and donor cultivation and solicitation.

Saratoga Springs Named One of Best Small Cities in NY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs recently made Movoto’s list of the Best Small Cities in New York, coming in fourth place.

Back in May, Saratoga also made Movoto’s list of the 10 Best Places in New York.

To come up with this round of rankings, Movoto narrowed New York’s cities down to those with populations between 60,000 and 100,000. The 178 results were then assigned values based on amenities per capita, quality of life (cost of living, median home price, median rent, median household income, and high school graduation rate,) total crimes, tax rates, unemployment, commute time, and weather.

Saratoga Springs ranked in the top 25 in most amenities per capita, lowest employment, best weather and had the lowest taxes out of any of the 178 cities. Movoto also made a note of Saratoga’s restaurants being a great feature of the city.

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Gilbert Judge, 34, of Queensbury, was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with failure to keep right, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Alexandria M. Myers, 17, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with harassment.

Kysha T. Truong, 22, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with speeding and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Bridgette A. Barr, 44, of Johnstown, was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with trespassing.

Edward M. Vann, 59, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 4 and charged with improper equipment, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failure to notify DMV of a change of address.

Rebecca Levinger, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 4 and charged with harassment.

Adam M. Hill, 29, of Fort Edward, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and attempted grand larceny.

Kristina M. Bamberry, 35, of Greenfield, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with disorderly conduct.

Richard R. Williams, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with improper vehicle equipment, operating a motor vehicle without a license and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Susan M. Forbes, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, and expired insurance, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and DWI. Katie A. Cooper, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 5 and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

Eric S. Johnson, 29, of Porter Corners, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with following a motor vehicle too closely and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle.

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Stephanie A. Barber, 32, of Mechanicville, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

release supervision and forfeiture of $5,403. Watson pled to the charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance Oct. 6.

Christopher S. Reavey, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Jody L. Keffer, 36, of Hudson Avenue in Stillwater, was sentenced to six months time served in the Saratoga County Jail, five years probation and restitution of $4,556.50 plus surcharge. Keffer pled to the charge of grand larceny Oct. 6.

Christopher P. Schult, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Felix S. Prabhaker, 26, of Clifton Park, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with improper lane use, DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

Matthew E. Waterfield, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with attempted criminal mischief.

Jarrod P. O’Connor, 33, of Schenectady, was arrested Dec. 6 and charged with improper headlight and rear light equipment, DWI and BAC more than .08 percent.

James C. Simpson, 39, of Greenwich, was arrested Dec. 7 and charged with attempted assault and disorderly conduct.

Christopher J. Maley, 24, of Rexford, was arrested Dec. 7 and charged with DWI, speeding, following a motor vehicle too closely, refusing a prescreen test and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Kimberly Ann Tarbox, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was arrested Dec. 8 and charged with failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to signal a turn, refusing a prescreen test, DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated DWI.

SENTENCINGS Mensah L. Watson, 20, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa, was sentenced to three years in state prison and two years post release supervision Dec. 8.

Watson pled to the charges of attempted criminal possession and criminal sale of a controlled substance Oct. 6.

Alvin A. Watson, 58, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa, was sentenced to three years in state prison, two years post

Valentina M. Centra, 31, of 3rd Street in Albany was sentenced to 90 days in the Saratoga County Jail Dec. 8, after pleading to the charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle Oct. 23. Centra also pled to the charge of unlicensed operation of a vehicle and speeding.

James W. Mulcahy, 53, of South Broadway in Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-3 years in state prison and an ignition interlock device for 3 years Dec. 8, after pleading to the charge of aggravated DWI Oct. 6.

LaShawn Herbert, 76, of Ridge Street in Glens Falls, was sentence to 3 years in state prison and 1 year post release supervision Dec. 8, after pleading to the charge of attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance Nov. 24.

Douglas D. Stewart, III, 45, of Cardinal Court in Clifton Park, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years of imprisonment and 3 years of post-release supervision Dec. 5, following his jury trial and conviction from Oct. 3. Stewart was convicted of menacing a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon.

Aaron M. Current, 23, of King Arthur Court in Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1 year in Saratoga County Jail after pleading to the charge of rape April 22. The sentencing will run consecutive with his one year jail sentence on criminal contempt of the town of Wilton.

Francis C. Sweenor, 49, of Burnham Road in Gansevoort, 46, pled to the charge of aggravated DWI with a child in the vehicle Dec. 4 and was sentenced to an ignition interlock device for 3 years as conditional discharge.

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Richard Brady Jr., 43, of Grooms Road in Clifton Park, was sentenced to five days in the Saratoga County Jail and 5 years probation to include drug treatment court and an ignition interlock device Dec. 4, after pleading to the charge of DWI Oct. 8.

Michael J. Willett, 50, of Eastover Road in Speigletown, was sentenced to 1-3 years in state prison and an ignition interlock device for 3 years as condition of discharge Dec. 4.

Willett pled to the charge of DWI Aug. 8.

Faith Gillie, 24, of Middleline Road in Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 15 days in the Saratoga County Jail Dec. 4.

Gillie pled to the charge of failing to register as an internet identifier within 10 calendar days Nov. 19.

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obituaries

Ruth M. Smith

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Miss Ruth M. Smith passed away Friday, Dec. 5 at the Wesley Health Care Center, Lawrence Street, where she had resided since July of 2008. She was 89.

Born on Aug. 16, 1925 in Troy, she was a daughter of the late Robert T. and Margaret (Glynn) Smith. A 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, she later studied at Russell Sage College’s evening division.

Ruth began her banking career at what was then the Pioneer Building Loan and Savings Association in Troy.

She also worked for Rubin H. Donnelly, then onto the former

National Commercial Bank and Trust which later became the Key Bank. Ruth retired in 1988 after a 43-year career in banking as a vice president of Key Bank.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothea S. Tobin of East Greenbush.

Survivors include her sister, Margaret S. Roohan of Saratoga Springs; her nephews, Edmund D. Tobin of Rensselaer, Robert C. Tobin of East Greenbush, J. Thomas (Kristie) Roohan and Michael G. (Margaret) Roohan, both of Saratoga Springs, William S. (Lynn) Roohan of Cockeysville, Maryland and Edward C. (Colleen) Roohan of Altadena, California; two nieces, M. Anne (John) Krasnicki and Kate R. (Michael) Naughton, both of Saratoga Springs; 26 great-nieces and great-nephews and two greatgreat nephews.

Ruth’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the health care professionals at the Wesley community, who cared for her and especially to the kind and compassionate staff, Ruth’s angels.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Patricia A. Stevens S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — It is with great sadness, the family of Patricia A. Stevens, 57, announces her passing on Dec. 2 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born July 1, 1957 in Saratoga Springs to William Toleman and Theresa Morris, Patti was married to George E. Stevens on July 4, 1987 and lived in Saratoga the majority of her life. She

greatly enjoyed the holiday season and crafting.

In her recent years of retirement, she began making exceptional hand crotchet pieces for her closest friends and family.

Patti’s greatest joy was her three children, Nicole, George W. and Stephanie. Her greatest treasure was her granddaughter Mia Marie.

She loved telling everyone about how proud she was to be a mom and Nana. Patti is also survived by her mother and her five siblings, James Toleman, Anthony Toleman, Michael Toleman, Christopher Toleman, and Sherry Fisher.

The family would like to thank the care takers at Saratoga Hospital and especially her nurse Vera at St. Peter’s Hospital for their recent medical support and loving care.

Michael A. Samek M I D D L E GROVE — Michael A. Samek, 61, of Main Street passed away suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Born on April 1, 1953 in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Samek.

He was self-employed for most of his adult life, running Slices Miniature Golf, CPR Auto Sales and Mikes Auto Body Collision Repair Shop. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his family.

His memory will be cherished by his surviving three sons, Adam, Michael and Robert; four grandchildren, Jacob Samek, Caleb Samek, Anna Samek and Chastity Pastrana. He is also survived by his siblings, Roberta Murray, Fred Samek, Toni Fall, Joseph Samek, Patricia Pezzano, Pete Samek and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by Mary Jo Vitcus and John Samek.

Salvatore Louis Ambrosio

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Salvatore Louis Ambrosio, 86, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Sal was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 17, 1928 to Charles and Nicolina (Cuzzolino) Ambrosio.

Sal was a master plumber working both on Long Island and in Saratoga. He was also a pari-mutuel clerk, working at both the Saratoga Harness and Saratoga Race Course flat tracks.

A member and usher at St. Clement’s Church, he was a third degree member and Past Grand Knight of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus, having served on

numerous committees, including Bingo. He was a fourth degree member of Saratoga Assembly 745 Knights of Columbus and was a Past Faithful Navigator.

Known as the best salesman for Catholic Charities’ Annual Festival of Trees, he was a great tour guide, organizing many travel trips from as far away as Italy, and to Broadway and Atlantic City. His passions were reading, opera, traveling and his favorite, the New York Yankees.

Mostly, Sal loved spending time with his large Italian family. Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Josephine (Saglimbene) “Josie;” his daughters, Susan Roods (Craig), Annette Ambrosio (Rossan), Gina Ambrosio (Alan) and Nora Ambrosio (David); his son, Charles Ambrosio (Eileen); his grandchildren, Samuel, Lucas, CJ, Liam, James, Lena and Dominic and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Brook Hobson G LOV E R S V I L L E — Brook Hobson of Stratton Street, Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Gloversville on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Brookie was 59 years young.

Born on Feb. 6, 1955 in New York City, she was the beloved daughter of Ronald Hobson and Ann Lawson Hobson of Plattsburgh. She graduated from Paul Smiths College, University of Vermont and SUNY Albany. Before her teaching career she worked for several non-for-profit organizations including Planned Parenthood, Clinton Youth Bureau, Saratoga Preservation Foundation, The Hyde and Adirondack Community College.

Since 2004, Brookie was an English professor at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, until her illness forced her to retire this year. She will be remembered as a kind, considerate and dedicated

teacher and friend. A talented writer herself, Brookie shared her love of writing with her students and through her work as co-editor of the campus literary publication, “Threads.”

An avid traveler, Brookie loved to share her experiences with her students and combine her knowledge of the world with literature to create lessons that brought her students places they’d never been.

Brookie made a difference in the world by touching so many people’s hearts. This was evident over the past year as family and friends came to her side during her illness. Brookie always retained her sense of humor. Whenever in her presence, people felt nurtured, loved and respected.

She is survived by her parents, Ronald and Ann; her husband of 22 years, Daniel Szot; a daughter, Casey Szot, of Portland; a sister, Chris Whalen, and her husband, Joe, of Plattsburgh; a niece, Constance Hammaker, and her husband, Nate; a nephew, Joey Whalen; and a new great-grandniece, Nora Grace Hammaker; and many, many dear friends.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Planned Parenthood of Saratoga, 236 Washington St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the Mountain Valley Hospice House 108 Steele Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Robert H. Heritage BALLSTON SPA — Robert H. Heritage, 73, passed away Monday, Dec. 8.

Born in Ballston Spa on July 26, 1941, he was the son of Roscoe and Viola Heritage.

He was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam. As a youth, Bob worked at Stack’s Apple Orchard in Ballston Spa and later at General Electric Co. for over 20 years.

Bob enjoyed dancing and playing BINGO. He ran a sports memorabilia business for several years. Bob loved NASCAR and watching the races at Albany Saratoga Speedway and Fonda Speedway. He enjoyed eating ice cream with his dog Ruby.

He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen Heritage; brothers Louie Heritage and Ralph Heritage; and sister Dorothy Howe.

Bob is survived by his sister Mary Suits of Malta; nieces and nephews Cindy, Ronald, Marie, Louie, Gene, Arthur, Robert and Dean; adopted son Jay Fitzgerald and his wife, Angela; and dear friends John and Peggy Fitzgerald.

Michael Wytrwal

GLOVERSVILLE — Michael Wytrwal passed away Dec. 9, suddenly, due to an on-going illness. He was 68 years old.

Mike, aka “Wit,” was born on May 13, 1946 in Amsterdam, New York. He was the son of the late Eleanor and Chester Wytrwal.

Mike spent his childhood in Amsterdam and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School.

After high school, Mike went to work for the State of New York in the Transportation Department as a data records manager.

He retired from New York State after 35 years in 2001.

After retiring, Mr. Wytrwal worked as a salesman for both Paul Wild Bus Sales and H&P Motor Sales in Fulton County as well as the Leader Herald.

He married Patricia Wytrwal on Oct. 4, 1986, and

moved to Gloversville.

Mike was a lifelong member of the Galway Fish/Game Club, Pinetree Rifle Club, and Concordia Club. The most satisfying part of his life was when he was boating and fishing. He was also a great fan of stock car racing in Fonda/ Glen Ridge.

Mike is survived by his loving family: wife, Pat; his stepdaughter, Kim Rumrill of Amherst (Roy Kowalski); stepson Chris Rumrill (Krista) of East Randolph, Vermont; stepdaughter, Theresa Bonasera of Chelsea, Vermont; six grandchildren: Joseph, Samantha, Hillary and Bryden Bonasera and Mackenzie and Cameron Rumrill; a brother, William Wytrwal and his wife Sue of Colonie; and sister, Mary Jo Traino and her husband Norm of Syracuse; and a nephew, Spencer Traino.

Mikes’ friends and family were gifted by his sense of humor and his ability to be a good friend. He will be missed.

Family and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. at Walrath and Stewart Funeral Home 51 Freemont St. Gloversville, NY 12078 on Friday Dec. 12.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday Dec. 13 at the funeral home.

obituaries 7 Fredric (Fritz) F. Feldhaus BALLSTON SPA — Fredric (Fritz) F. Feldhaus, 74, passed away Monday, Dec. 8 with his loving wife and family at his side.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 25, 1940 to Harry and Marian Feldhaus. He was the oldest of three boys. In 1959, he joined the U.S. Navy.

After completing recruit training and instruction at Electronics Technician “A” School, he was assigned to the USS KAWISHIWI, AO146 and the USS MAURY, AGS-16. In 1960, he attended Nuclear Power School in Vallejo, California. He then spent four years assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN600.

In 1968, he returned to NPTU Ballston Spa for assignment as a staff instructor at the S3G prototype. In the summer of 1971, he was assigned to the USS Benjamin Franklin, SSBN 640. He qualified as Engineering Officer of the Watch and was awarded Navy Achievement Medal for his performance.

In 1974, he was again assigned to the S3G prototype as staff instructor in Ballston Spa. In 1975, he was selected to serve as a technical assistant for the Local Energy Research Development Field Office (AEC) to follow the testing and construction of the S7G. During the next 14 years, he advanced from

William Joseph Reidy WILTON — William Joseph Reidy, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Wesley Health Care Center. Bill was born June 10, 1927 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late William and Caroline Reidy.

Bill was a WWII veteran having served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hampton (APA-115) in the Pacific from 1944-46. Bill was also a Marketing Director at Technicon Corporation in Tarrytown for 41 years, retiring in 1992.

Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda. Survivors also include his three sons, Bill (Gina), Walter (Margaret) and Jim (Lisa). He often bragged about his nine grandchildren: Chelsea, Eric, Olivia, Leah, Sam, Devyn, Elliot, Christian and Aidan.

Bill’s family wishes to thank the caregivers of Wesley Health Care Center (2 Hathorn) and the Wilton branch of The Home of the Good Shepherd for the quality and compassionate care they provided Bill and his family.

Master Chief to Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Commander under Admiral Hyman G. Rickover. He went on to work for the Federal Government for over a decade.

Fritz was a dedicated member of the Sub Vets of Albany-Saratoga for 10 years and a base board member for six years. In 2014, he became a member of the Holland Club after qualifying in submarines for fifty years. His work ethic, dedication to purpose and honorable service to his country was fully supported by his wife and family. Fritz spent his retirement traveling and sharing his grandchildren’s milestones with his wife. This year Fritz and Jo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. His memory will be treasured and his legacy honored.

Fritz is survived by his wife, Josephine (Jo) Pastore Feldhaus; daughter, Freda Feldhaus McGuire (Thomas); son Phillip Feldhaus (Laurie); mother Marian Feldhaus; brothers Tom Feldhaus and Gary Feldhaus (Shirley); eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held AT 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec.12 at St. Mary’s Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Burial with military honors will follow in the Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Hugo Gregory HUDSON FALLS — Hugo R. Gregory, of Hudson Falls, passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 92.

He was cared for in-home until his passing by the loving devotion of his daughter, Marion Cordova, his grand-daughters Sonia Swears and Diana Cordova Brown, his son Ritchie Gregory and companion Wendy Millard, along with the assistance of others.

He was the son of Adalgiso and Inez DiGregorio, immigrants of Italy. He was one of seven siblings. Born in Glens Falls on February 2, 1922, he is survived by his sister Adeline Surprise, his son Robert Gregory, his son Ritchie Gregory, his daughter and granddaughters aforementioned, his son and daughter in-law Thomas and Peggy Bridges, his grandson JC Cordova, several great-grandchildren, and to the 5th generation - a great-great grandchild.

The loving devotion he was given was the result of the loving devotion he gave. He waited on his wife, Florence E. Gregory, until she passed away at the same home July 11, 1997. Due to an outstanding gift for the sport of bowling, Hugo was known by a great many and remained a local celebrity throughout most of his adult life. His status as a professional, in both ability and outward demeanor, earned him the position of manager at Saratoga Bowl.

The current “Saint Andrews Hardware” was formerly “Skyline Lanes” for many years. In classic league competition, circa 1959, he set a house record there, 1008 for four games, which was never broken.

Although his house was filled with trophies, awards and accolades, his greatest achievement was his devotion to his family. He lived to make his wife and family happy, placing his own wants and needs below that of everyone closest to him.

This is where that star shined the brightest. This is the legacy of a man always remembered.

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

A Holiday Purchase with a Purpose

Horse-Shaped Wreaths to Benefit Old Friends at Cabin Creek

by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Most holiday wreaths are made with front doors in mind, but one local woman only has one thing on her mind as she creates her handmade, artificial wreaths – horses.

Ceci Leonowens, of Saratoga Springs, has had a busy winter making Christmas wreaths. Her horseshaped, handmade wreaths are made with artificial Canadian pine and when packed away with care, can be used year after year.

“I made one for myself, saw how awesome it was looking and decided to kick it up a notch,” said Leonowens.

“I also try to capture light and

movement, say in the horse’s mane, so I’ll use glitter and things like that.”

Leonowens is a self-proclaimed horse lover and has been riding horses since the age of three. She also says she comes from a creative family, which has helped her tremendously. From the frame to the design, Leonowens makes every wreath by hand which can take upwards of two hours for a single wreath.

The right wreath, whether placed on a front door, above the fireplace, on walls, or even in a window, offers visitors a big, festive welcome; but not only does Leonowens want to bring holiday cheer to the community, she also wants to help local horses by donating 15 percent of every sale to Old Friends at Cabin Creek. The non-profit organization provides a

natural, nurturing, forever home to retired race horses. Old Friends is Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement farm and one of the few that will take thoroughbred stallions.

“I got to know the horses there and the volunteers who do amazing work,” said Leonowens. “I admire them so much. What they do for these horses and what the horses have done in their lifetimes – everyone there is amazing. So I thought, why not? It’s going to be a hard winter, the horses need food in their bellies, coats, veterinarian checks, so I’m hoping to just do my part to help these beautiful creatures.”

According to organizers, the average cost of caring for a horse at Old Friends at Cabin Creek is approximately $15 per day. That

Ceci Leonowens proudly displays one of her wreaths. Photo by MarkBolles.com

amount is based on the cost of hay, grain and regularly-scheduled veterinary and farrier care. That amount increases significantly when there is serious illness or an injury, or when the cost of hay and grain changes; but does not reflect any costs associated with facility management. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is staffed entirely by volunteers.

Leonowens is hoping some of the profits from her horse-shaped wreaths can help contribute to the Old Friends at Cabin Creek’s growing expenses. She’s planning on selling wreaths again next year as well.

“People go to the track in droves to see these horses race,” said

Leonowens. “But once they’re out of sight, they’re out of mind and it shouldn’t be like that with any animal. These guys still have so much spunk and life and personality, so it’s great that they get the care they need there and it’s such a beautiful place.”

Leonowens’ wreaths are 2 feet by 2 feet, sell for $65 and can be customized. To place an order, email Leonowens at funkymonkeyart4@ gmail.com. All wreath orders need to be placed by Tuesday, Dec. 16 for pickup on Thursday, Dec. 18.

To volunteer, donate and learn more about Old Friends at Cabin Creek, visit their website at www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Assembly Recruiting Vets to Serve as Interns Tedisco’s Initiative Enables Veterans to Participate in Legislative Internship Program

Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) announces the G.I.V.E. Back NY program.

Photo provided by Jim Tedisco.

current internship program positions for veterans, specifically service-disabled veterans. This first-in-the-nation pilot initiative is called G.I.V.E. Back NY – Giving Internships to Veterans not fully Employed.

Every member of the Assembly Republican Conference signed a letter to Speaker Sheldon Silver and Assembly Intern Chair Deborah Glick, calling for implementation of G.I.V.E. Back NY. Since then, the Assembly has reached out to military affairs offices at college campuses across New York to recruit military

and veteran students to become Assembly interns for the 2015 session and is now reviewing applications. The Assembly will pay these interns a stipend of $4,900.

“We truly owe our veterans everything we hold dear as Americans: all of our freedoms, liberties and relative safety that we enjoy are thanks to the service of our veterans. Who better than our veterans and our wounded warriors to see the inner workings of the republic and representative democracy they put their lives on the line for, to the extent that some must now have to deal

with a life-long disability,” wrote Tedisco in a news release. “As our veterans learn about state government, my colleagues and I and our other college interns will learn from them about honor, duty, courage, and perseverance against the enemies of freedom and about the principles that make America great. This will also give our veterans significant experience to put on their resumes for future long-term employment.”

Tedisco and state Senator Bill Larkin (R,C-Cornwall on Hudson) are sponsoring legislation to set aside a minimum of 10 percent of internship slots for disabled veterans and 10 percent for other veterans and include a stipend of $11,500 – the highest current pay level for interns.

“While I applaud the implementation of this program, the Assembly should raise the bar even higher by paying veterans at the highest possible level and setting aside a minimum of 10 percent of internship slots for veterans and another 10 percent for disabled veterans, who are not necessarily matriculated in a college program but are just as deserving of an opportunity to see first-hand how their state government works,” wrote Tedisco.

There were 120 interns in the Assembly internship program during the 2014 legislative session, which is down from 180 interns in 2013. Currently, the program is open to students matriculated in a fouryear college. Undergraduates receive a $4,500 annual stipend ($6,500 for CUNY students) and graduate students earn $11,500. It is budgeted at $929,149 this fiscal year. There will be no additional cost to taxpayers to implement G.I.V.E. Back NY.

“As our disabled veterans learn about state government, my colleagues and I and our college interns will learn from them about honor, duty, courage, and perseverance against the enemies of freedom and the principles that make America great. This pilot initiative also will give our disabled veterans significant experience to put on their resumes for future long-term employment,” wrote Tedisco.

Tedisco’s initiative recruits veterans and members of the military who are enrolled in college to serve as legislative interns. Photo provided by Jim Tedisco.

Reader’s View Resources for Homeless Veterans

Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program assists veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk in seven adjacent counties including: Saratoga, Montgomery, Schoharie, Fulton, Schenectady, Warren and Washington.

Within these seven counties served there are roughly 52,000 veterans, including about 14,000 at-risk or homeless veterans. There are many complex factors that influence this number but one of the main issues, especially in Saratoga County, is the lack of affordable housing.

In addition to housing, there are other barriers that our veterans have which include, but are not limited to -- mental health

issues, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); overcoming the transition to being a civilian; substance abuse issues; and unemployment.

According to HUD’s rent Fair Market Rent Summary for 2014, a one bedroom in Saratoga County should be $750 with all utilities included. This is difficult to find in Saratoga County, especially when you factor in public transportation. If a homeless veteran does not have their own vehicle they must live near a CDTA bus stop, which is sparse in Saratoga County; and unless you live near the bus route, it can make it very difficult to find and maintain employment.

There are many local agencies, churches and organizations that are actively working towards

affordable housing in this county including the Continuum of Care, VetHELP, Shelters of Saratoga, and the City of Saratoga Springs, among others.

Thankfully there are resources out there for the homeless veterans within these seven counties. Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program can assist eligible, at-risk of homelessness or homeless veterans with permanent housing, employment and case management. You can access this program by dialing 1-855-233-1117.

Karen Follett, Saratoga County Rural Preservation Company’s SSVF Program

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Home Made Theater’s Perfect Match

friend of the theater had pledged to match all donations to HMT up to $15,000 by Dec. 31.

Never one to miss an opportunity to do something creative – usually on the spur of the moment – Stacie and her staff set about developing an impromptu fundraising drive that was equal parts community involvement, social media and of course, fun!

#HMTPerfectMatch was born.

The campaign serves Home Made Theater’s goal to raise awareness and funds by encouraging people to make a donation before the end of the year to be matched (visit homemadetheater. org/HMTPerfectMatch to make a donation online or print out a form to do so).

Once you have made your

donation, the creativity and fun begins. People are then encouraged to post photos and videos of their idea of a perfect match to HMT’s Facebook page (see and like facebook.com/pages/HomeMade-Theater/100518173426) using #HMTPerfectMatch and then inspire others to do the same.

“We’re hoping our Perfect Match campaign is a fun way for people to double their donation while also getting creative with their posts and rallying others to support our community theater,” said Mayette Barnes.

So far, the community has responded very positively and creatively. Some notable perfect matches have been posted so far.

For instance: • Susan and Bill Dake of

Dawn Oesch’s Perfect Match: Chocolate and Maple Fudge!

Stewart’s Shops – their perfect match is ice cream.

• Dee Sarno’s perfect match is the Arts.

• Photographer Tom Stock’s perfect match is his camera.

• The Candy Co.’s Dawn Oesch perfect match is chocolate and maple fudge.

• Jaime Martinez-Rivera and his fiancé Elyse are each other’s perfect match.

• Deborah Otto-Jones’ perfect match is her morning coffee.

• Bo Goliber of Fingerpaint Marketing found her perfect match in philanthropy.

• The cast of HMT’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone is a perfect match for the cast of The Addams Family – HMT’s recent fall production.

This certainly puts the ‘fun’ into fundraising and, of course, the possibilities are endless. It’s hard to disagree with any of these matches, and the good news is that there is still time for you to make a donation, find your perfect match, post it and get your donation doubled.

Home Made Theater is a not-forprofit theater company first and foremost, a success story that has stood the test of time to become a treasured community asset in a community of many such assets. A campaign like this is a great way to be distinctive and yet have a good time. But there’s a serious message behind all of this.

“We’re hoping the momentum carries into the New Year,” said Mayette Barnes, “But most importantly we just want the community to know we’re thankful for their support being the perfect match to our success.

We wouldn’t be here without them.”

The bottom line is that in a world with a variety of perfect matches available, Home Made Theater has proven itself to be a perfect match for everyone in this community, which is why you are invited to join your neighbors and show your backing.

For more information on Home Made Theater or their Perfect Match campaign, visit homemadetheater.org

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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Tenth Annual “Make a Difference” Celebration

Saratoga Casino and Raceway Donates $100,000 to 16 Local Charities SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Casino and Raceway held its 10th Annual Make a Difference celebration on Tuesday Evening, Dec. 9.

Emceed by CBS6’s Liz Bishop, 16 local charitable organizations were presented with donations totaling $100,000 inside Vapor Night Club.

Saratoga Casino and Raceway launched “Make a Difference” a decade ago as a way to provide impactful funding to local organizations. This year’s 10th annual event brings the total amount provided to $1 million since the program’s inception.

“This event is one of our biggest highlights of the year,” said Mike Vild, general manager of Saratoga Casino and Raceway. “We are very proud to be celebrating a decade of ‘Make a Difference.’ It’s a privilege for all of us to lend a helping hand to these organizations so they can continue to improve the lives of our employees, families and friends in this community.”

At 6:30 p.m., the check presentation began with opening remarks provided by Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

“The staff and management of Saratoga Casino and Raceway truly values and appreciates the contribution of the many notfor-profit organizations in our community,” said Carlson. “The positive and lasting impression these organizations make on the lives of the people they serve goes a long way in improving the character of our community.”

“Saratoga Casino and Raceway’s “Make A Difference” celebration is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Angelo Calbone, president of Saratoga Hospital.

“We’re very thankful to have been a recipient for each of the past 10 years and applaud Saratoga Casino and Raceway for going above and beyond to support and celebrate the tremendous work done by these important local charities.”

Around 150 guests and representatives from the community attended Tuesday’s event.

Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Med. $2,000 Empire State Youth Orchestra at Proctors Since opening in 2004, Saratoga Casino and Raceway has contributed more than $2 million to Capital District charities through “Make A Difference,” its Foundation and other avenues.

For additional information, visit saratogacasino.com or call (800) 727-2990.

Emcee Liz Bishop with Skip Carlson, Vice President of External Affairs at Saratoga Casino and Raceway

The 16 recipients of donations at this year’s Make a Difference event are: $10,000 Rebuilding Together, Saratoga County, Inc. Saratoga Hospital Foundation SUNY Adirondack Foundation $7,500 Franklin Community Center, Inc. Jake’s Help From Heaven Shelters of Saratoga To Life! $5,000 Agricultural Stewardship Association AIM Capital District Community Gardens Guardian House Nathan Littauer Foundation, Inc. The Wesley Foundation Wellspring (formerly Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County) $3,000 The Melodies Center for

Saratoga Casino and Raceway presents SUNY Adirondack Foundation with $10,000 during the 10th Annual Make A Difference Event. L to R: Jared Woodcock; Coordinator of Agriculture Initiatives at SUNY Adirondack, Mike Vild; General Manager at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, Tim Scherbatskoy; Professor (Science Division) at SUNY Adirondack, Rachel Patten; Executive Director of Development, Alumni Relations and the SUNY Adirondack Foundation, Rita Cox; Senior Vice President of Marketing at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Franklin Community Center’s Capital Campaign Kicks off with $15K Donation from Saratoga Springs Lions Club SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin Community Center is making changes to their food pantry - big changes. “Over the past few years we have seen our food pantry services needed more

and more,” said Kari Cushing, Franklin Community Center Executive Director. “After carefully reviewing how many people are utilizing the pantry it was an easy decision to make.”

The Capital Campaign is being kicked off publicly with a generous $15,000 donation from the Saratoga Springs Lions Club in support of the expansion. Franklin has built a Capital Campaign Committee

Members of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club present Franklin Community Center with a $15,000 donation for their food pantry expansion. From left to right: Campaign Committee Chair, Lions Club Board of Directors L. Clifford Van Wagner; Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation President David Carr, Jr.; FCC Board Member Jason Lynch and FCC Executive Director Kari Cushing. Photo Provided.

made up of vested community members, Franklin staff, and members of their Board of Directors to lead the way.

The goal of the campaign is to raise $150,000 to cover the costs of renovations, equipment, and supplies necessary to expand the program. The new pantry will be located at the Community Center in a space that is being repurposed just for this program.

Construction is scheduled to begin in February and is being completed by the Boghosian Brothers, who have waved their general contractor fee for this job.

The new space will permit Franklin the opportunity to expand their services, have a separate, private, entrance off East Beekman Street and will allow the pantry to become a member of the Northeastern New York Regional Food Bank.

“Becoming a member of the Regional Food Bank will provide access to additional funding sources and equipment, and allow us to purchase food directly through them for pennies on the dollar.” states Jaime Williams, Associate Director of Franklin Community Center. “Right now our dollar goes as far as everyone

else’s does, but through the Regional Food Bank each dollar spent provides approximately $10 worth of food.”

Franklin Community Center’s pantry started out in 1983 as a rack hanging on the back of a door for people in need to help themselves to and has grown tremendously since that time. In the past six years alone, the number of people being served has more than doubled. In 2009, they served 3,084 people; that number jumped dramatically in 2013 to 8,148, and in 2014 Franklin is projected to serve close to 10,000 people.

The new space will have a commercial grade refrigerator and freezer, which will enable the pantry to offer perishable items in addition to the traditional nonperishable items that are currently given out.

“The expansion will allow Franklin Community Center to continue to provide basic, nutritious food to those in need in an efficient and dignified manner.“ says L. Clifford Van Wagner, Campaign Honorary Co-Chair “This expansion will truly be the gift that will keep on giving far into the future.”

For more information about the campaign visit franklincommunitycenter.org.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Property Transactions BALLSTON SPA 1818 Amsterdam Rd., $390,000.

Samuel and Judith Payne sold property to Jeffrey and Melyssa Rockefeller.

82 Connolly Rd., $245,000. Shawn Plummer, James Plummer, George Plummer and Patricia Schmidt sold property to Robert Bergdoll and Christa Ippoliti.

264 Scotch Bush Rd., $216,000.

Matthew Hoy (by Ref) sold property to Citimortgage Inc. 808 Harold St., $171,000. Lelia Corcoran (by Admin) sold property to Kyle and Amy Greth.

82 Lake Hill Rd., $260,000. Patricia Merriam (as Trustee) sold property to Joel and Jennifer Satterlee.

Outlet Rd., $59,413. William Oliver sold property to Dolores Draina.

321 Moonlight Dr., $208,000.

Richard and Nancy Myers sold property to Corey Wilmoth.

MALTA 181 Arrow Wood Place, $150,000.

Kimberly Bryden sold property to Stephanie Arthur.

Lot A and B, $80,000. Shelco Deveopers LLC sold property to Ronald and Patricia Shannon.

1 Bellflower Rd., $211,299. Raymond and Lori Leicht (by Ref) sold property to US Bank Trust (as Trustee).

3 Pinewood Dr., $158,000. Margaret O’Shea (by Exec) sold property to Paul and Kerry Bottenfield.

33 Yachtsmans Way, $435,348.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to William and Deborah Hogan.

3 Lucille Lane, $350,000. Matthew and Margaret Kniskern sold property to Cartus Financial Corporation.

3 Lucille Lane $350,000. Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Gopal and Swarn Lnu.

SARATOGA Lot 113 Southard Rd., $170,000.

B and R Realty Development Inc. sold property to Tack Properties LLC. 1174 Route 9P, $950,000. Kevin and Eva Donegan sold property to Frank and Andrea Martinez.

6 Gates Ave., $116,000. Lorraine Petralia sold property to Jennifer Liptak.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 2 North Circular St., $500,000.

Russell Tharp sold property to Alan and Meghan Bazaar.

North Circular St., $310,000.

Russell Tharp sold property to Charles Wait.

17 Wagon Wheel Trail, $236,000.

Anne and Kevin Acton sold property to Daniel Stevens.

Piping Rock, $251,000. Elizabeth Pratt (as Trustee) sold property to Matthew and Carolyn McCabe.

127 Lincoln Ave., $280,000.

Sandra Kuhn sold property to Christopher and Sara Hewitt.

125 Lincoln Ave., $280,000.

Sandra Kuhn sold property to Christopher and Sara Hewitt.

24 Lincoln Ave. (1/2 interest) $146,000. Wilhelmina Pulman sold property to Dennis and Stephanie Hodgson.

113 Elm St., $750,000. Christopher Garrity sold property to Aleda Wright.

163 Ash St., $170,500. George and Lynn Howard sold property to Matthew and Patricia Dailey.

WILTON 69 Hearthstone Dr., $440,000. Peter

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and Susan O’Malley sold property to Bretton and Elizabeth Haase.

5 Timberlane Dr., $322,400. Amy Salzman sold property to Kenneth Erskin.

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BUSINESS

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Inspiring Wellness Solutions

Integrative, Holistic Wellness Company Offers another Approach to Health Care

LisaMarie Tersigni, CHHC, AADP, owner of Inspiring Wellness Solutions.

Photos by www.MarkBolles.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new business in Saratoga Springs is changing lives for the better, by helping people improve their health and overall wellbeing.

Inspiring Wellness Solutions, LLC opened its Saratoga office early this fall. The integrative and holistic wellness company, owned by LisaMarie Tersigni, CHHC, AADP,

uses a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare that supports and motivates clients to achieve new levels of health, happiness and security.

“What I offer is simple – helping people to be healthy mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” said Tersigni. “And we do that through taking a look at that entire person and seeing what their history is, where they are now and where they need to be.”

Specializing in disease reversal, depression and weight management, Inspiring Wellness Solutions offers a variety of services, including health counseling,

nutrition coaching, healing arts and fitness programs for individuals, small groups and corporations.

Tersigni is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and is also a Reiki Master and teacher. She opened Inspiring Wellness Solutions in 2012 in Troy, after spending over 25 years in the corporate health care industry.

“I stepped out of [the corporate health care industry] several years ago, to be more hands-on and involved in the actual helping and healing process,” said Tersigni.

Tersigni says she works as her clients’ counselor, nutrition educator, life coach, spiritual advisor, healer and success partner. Through her counseling, she says her clients achieve their health, wellness and lifestyle goals.

“Most of the clients that come to me, because I specialize in disease reversal, have been diagnosed with one or more diagnoses. So, we take a look at what that diagnosis is and how we can work together and help them be healthy by natural means – without the medication, without

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What I offer is simple – helping people to be healthy mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

the surgery and just help them to be well,” said Tersigni. “A big part of that is taking a look at nutrition;

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by Stephanie Hale-Lopez Saratoga TODAY

65 percent of illnesses can be prevented by healthy nutrition.”

As the New Year approaches, nutrition and fitness are on the minds of many who are hopeful to make a positive change for their health. Tersigni says Inspiring Wellness Solutions is the perfect option to help guide people on their personal wellbeing journey.

“My whole mission in life is to help people be healthy and well, fit and happy,” said Tersigni.

“I look at people’s entire lives and where they are, the relationships they’re in, the careers they have, what their finances are and their creativity…everything that makes them who they are. I help them to help themselves, take care of themselves, be proud of themselves, and love themselves because when you have all of those, you’re more inclined to be a healthier person on the inside, outside, and every which way.”

Outside of the office, Tersigni is also a contributor to Wellness Today TV – a program where viewers can meet local natural wellness practitioners and learn about the wellness modalities and services they provide. The program airs on Time Warner Cable channels 16 and 18, as well as Verizon channel 32 and onlie 24/7 at SACC.TV. To learn more about Inspiring Wellness Solutions, visit www. inspiringwellnesssolutions.com. To schedule a free consultation with LisaMarie Tersigni, give her a call at 292-8767.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Saratoga National Named Capital Region’s Top SBA Lender

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Syracuse District Office honors Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company as the Capital Region’s Top Small Community Lender for 2014. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company was recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the Capital Region’s “Top Small Community Lender” for 2014.

During the fiscal year, which ended September 30, Saratoga National Bank completed 20 SBA loans totaling $1.25 million,

topping the list for the 11-county Capital Region, as well as the larger 34-county Syracuse District.

Saratoga National Bank has been an SBA lending partner since 1988. Its commercial lending team includes Senior Vice President Rich Ferguson, Vice President John Wyatt and Assistant Vice President Billie Marie Taft-Sitler.

ULTA Beauty Opens New Store in Wilton Mall

Shannon Allitt, owner of Berrylicious Bouquets, has been offering their signature berrylicious bouquets; caramel and chocolate apples; goody line; a variety of chocolate bars and many other tasty treats for the last two years from her certified kitchen in her home.

Berrylicious will now provide the fruit bouquets that are ordered through the national site for the local Saratoga region – Queensbury to Clifton Park. The fruit bouquets can also be ordered directly from the Berrylicious Bouquets website – www.berryliciousbouquets.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — ULTA Beauty opened its doors to Saratoga Springs beauty lovers Friday, Dec. 5. The new location at Wilton Mall features 20,000 beauty products, 4,000 testers and more than 1,000 scents. ULTA Beauty is the largest beauty retailer in the U.S. and offers one-stop shopping with a full-service salon. Nationwide, the company operates 715 retail stores across 47 states.

“ULTA is all things beauty, all in one place,” said Kelly Smith, who manages all Grand Openings for ULTA Beauty. “We are truly a beauty destination for Saratoga Springs, and our ULTA beauty experts are ready to help with all of your beauty needs, from the basics to the perfect shade of lipstick to the newest hair tool.”

ULTA Beauty’s exclusive offerings include: prestige skincare, prestige cosmetics, tried-and-true popular brands; fragrances; professional hair tools; ULTA Brands; and the salon.

Berrylicious Bouquets Partners with 1-800 Flowers GREENFIELD — Berrylicious Bouquets, located in Greenfield, has forged a new partnership with the nationwide company, 1-800 Flowers and FruitBouquets.com.

BUSINESS Beck Furs Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Fur Giveaway ALBANY — Beck Furs, the long-time, iconic emporium in Stuyvesant Plaza for fine furs and accessories in the Capital Region, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with an opportunity to win a lavish, $5,000 fur wardrobe.

Beck Furs, which first opened in 1934 on Clinton Avenue in Albany and has been owned and operated for the past 27 years by Jeanne and Earl Carmel, is rewarding its loyal and growing family of customers with a portfolio of the finest fur products. It includes a designer fur vest, a stylish fur pocketbook, a stunning fur hat and a pair of fur-trimmed leather gloves. The fashionable collection, which has a retail value of $5,000, is open to all shoppers by simply registering at the Beck Furs store in Stuyvesant Plaza. The winner will be announced at the store with a drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

“We are one of the nation’s few fine fur retailers which has managed to flourish during changing and challenging times,” said Jeanne.

“We are using the occasion of our 80th anniversary to thank all of our customers and shoppers who are responsible for our success with an opportunity to own an enviable collection of singular fur products.”

Fusion Group Fitness Opens in Malta MALTA — Fusion Group Fitness, a boutique fitness studio located at 7 Hemphill Place in Malta, is now open. The fitness studio caters to people of all fitness levels and

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focuses on the individual in a small group setting.

Fusion Group Fitness offers classes in TRX, a unique style of suspension training designed to build muscular and cardio fitness; spinning, indoor cycling; spin and sculpt, a mixed class of aerobic-based cycling followed by floor-based sculpting with light free weights; and morning mix, a hybrid-style class blending TRX and Rip trainer equipment with floor plyometric exercises, battle ropes, free weights, sandbells and body bars.

Fusion Group Fitness offers a free, introductory TRX class every month. Sign up online today at www.fusiongroupfitness.net.

This authentic Thai ritual can help release muscular tension and restore physical and emotional well-being. Another great gift is a pedicure, which can be therapeutic as well as relaxing. Pedicures help relieve stress and improve circulation, reducing inflammation while softening and hydrating dry skin.

A Complexions Spa gift card is another great gift idea as it’s easy to give and perfect to receive.

Complexions is offering a number of specials this holiday season.

Receive an additional $20 Spa Gift Card with the purchase of a $100 Spa Gift Card; and with the purchase of a $250 Spa Gift Certificate, receive an additional $20 Spa Gift Card and a plush spa bath robe.

Complexions Spa Offers Therapeutic Gifts this Holiday Season

Stinky Dog Debuts New Website

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be challenging during the holidays, but Complexions Spa for Beauty and Wellness in Saratoga Springs has an answer – gifts that combine pampering services with a healing purpose.

A massage, such as the Hot Poultice Thai Massage, incorporates the medicinal properties of an organic herbal poultice.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stinky Dog, located at 488 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, has launched a new website where Stinky lovers can shop for their favorite Stinky products from clothing to art pieces.

The funny dog doodle, created by Samantha Horwood McCullough, has taken Saratoga by storm and is a store primarily for humans. The new website is up and running at www.stinkydog.com.

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Education

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Book Angel Program Gives the Gift of Reading Vermont store about 20 years ago as a way to get books in the hands of kids who might not be getting them otherwise.

“We ask local schools and notfor-profits for names of kids who might not be getting much for the holidays this year,” said Rachel Person, events and community outreach coordinator at Northshire Bookstore. “We ask them to give, if possible, the first name only, the age, reading level, and something the kid is interested in.”

That information is represented on paper ornaments hung on a beautiful Christmas tree in the children’s section on the second floor of the bookstore. Some requests are general guidelines, such as, “Boy, 6, loves animals,” while others can be more specific: “loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”

This is where you get to polish your halo! Choose an ornament and find a book that matches or donate a specific amount and the Northshire team will pick out books for appropriate ornaments.

“We commit to every single child whose name we get to make sure they get a book,” said Person.

“We wind up donating a significant number of books.”

For every five books purchased for the program, Northshire donates one. Once the books are selected, the Northshire team takes care of gift-wrapping and sorting the books for delivery, ensuring every book is given to the children before the start of winter break.

This year, there are approximately 300 students from three local elementary schools and

Maple Avenue Middle School who will be receiving books through the Book Angel program; an increase from the 200 students from two schools who participated last year.

“We’re hoping, over time, to be able to expand first to every elementary school in the Saratoga Springs City School District and then to some of the outlying schools,” said Person.

With only about one week left for the program, Northshire is hoping to receive more donations.

All books need to be wrapped and delivered to the schools by Monday, Dec. 22, which means all donations need to be received by Sunday, Dec. 21 at the latest.

Book Angel organizers say the program is well-received by both the local school district and the community. In fact, Book Angel is made possible through public and private donations, as well as funds provided directly from the bookstore.

“The kids love it. We got the most amazing thank-you note from Geyser Road Elementary School last year,” said Person.

“The kids wrote on doilies and then laminated them and hung them from a big sign…the little hand-written notes were so sweet.

I heard from some of the teachers that the kids were flabbergasted to have randomly gotten a

Photos by MarkBolles.com

300 children will receive books through the program for the holidays.

Donors can choose an ornament and buy a book or make a monetary donation.

present the last day before [winter] break and not know who it was from. The kids really were thrilled by it.”

Northshire is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through

Northshire’s team gift-wraps and delivers all donated books to local schools.

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

To make a monetary donation online, visit www.northshire.com.

The bookstore will also be open on Christmas Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 24 until 4:30 p.m. for last-minute shoppers.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

SSHS to Host 2nd Annual “A Night of Inclusion” SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Best Buddies Club at Saratoga Springs High School, a club put together to create one-to-one peer relationships between general education students and students with disabilities, will host the event, “A Night of Inclusion,” for the second year.

The event is designed to bring community members into the school to see many of the amazing things students, faculty and staff do on a daily basis and to raise funds and awareness for the Best Buddies Club.

“A Night of Inclusion” is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. There will be many different displays from a variety of classes, clubs, teams and committees, as well as refreshments and silent auction items donated by local businesses.

Scottie’s Closet a Success at BSMS BALLSTON SPA — Hundreds of families attended Scottie’s Closet at Ballston Spa Middle School on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The event, geared toward

families in the Ballston Spa Central School District, provided free, gently-used clothing and books to those who came to “shop.”

Community Invited to Winter Concerts in the Ballston Spa Schools BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District Music Department is presenting several concerts during the upcoming weeks. The concerts are free and members of the community are welcome at all venues. Students and families are specifically invited and encouraged to attend and support the performing artists.

The concert series began with the High School Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble as well as the Concert Band, Concert Orchestra, Concert Jazz Band and Concert Chorus. The Middle School Winter Concerts will begin Monday, Dec. 15 featuring the 7th Grade Band, Chorus and Orchestra. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the 6th Grade Band, Chorus and Orchestra will perform. Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the High School Auditorium.

Education Skidmore College Students Re-Examine the Civil Rights Movement SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore students are re-examining the Civil Rights Movement through visual art, and presented their research at a public reception Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery.

Students in an American Studies class called “Race, Gender, Sexuality and the Civil Rights Movement” have been exploring the dominant narratives of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements and the shifting construction and understanding of those narratives over time, through close examination of the work of such artists as Andy Warhol, Kara Walker, Rashid Johnson and Danny Lyon. These works and more are now on view in the exhibition “Hope and Anger — The Civil Rights Movement and Beyond” at the Tang Teaching Museum.

BSpa Robotics Team to Host Qualifying Tournament BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa High School’s FIRST Robotics

Team #3044 will host a Hudson Valley FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifying Tournament Saturday, Dec. 13.

Teams from the Gordon Creek, Malta Avenue and Wood Road Elementary Schools, as well as teams from the Ballston Spa Middle School, will be participating in the competition.

Community Foundation Grant to Benefit Schuylerville Project SCHUYLERVILLE — Hudson Crossing Bi-County Educational Park has been given a $5,000 grant from the Community/Land Preservation and Planning Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. Thanks to additional support from the Towns of Northumberland, Greenwich, and Saratoga, as well as an anonymous donor, a total of $22,000 has now been raised to support an intensive planning process underway to direct the growth of the Park into Washington County.

A portion of the Community Foundation grant will also help expand the Schuylerville Green Ribbon School Project, one of Hudson Crossing’s signature outreach programs. The project

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prioritizes getting students outdoors, integrating environmental education into the curriculum, promoting an environmentally-friendly campus, and incorporating health and fitness into school programs.

BSpa Schools Announce Partnership with Proctors BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District and Proctors have secured a $10,000 grant to establish a new partnership which will expand opportunities for students to learn about the performing arts. This regional collaboration between a school district and a theatre arts organization will enhance and expand the district’s current Arts in Education programming.

Through the newly created “Proctors Artist-in-Residency Program,” elementary students and staff from the Gordon Creek Elementary School will have the opportunity to work directly with theatre professionals and staff from Proctors, beginning in 2015. The Artist-in-Residency Program will provide acting workshops for students, production and technical assistance for performances, and a variety of music and theatre arts support.

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls 793-3755 AdirondackFM@nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church 3 Simpson Ave, Round Lake 518-899-5510 www.allsaintsroundlake.com Rev. Dr. Scott Evans, Priest in Charge Service: Holy Eucharist Sunday at 9:30am followed by coffee hour.

The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. All are welcome.

Handicapped accessible.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694 usbnc.org

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312 ballstoncenterarpchurch.org

RELIGION Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

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

Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370 saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., (1st & 3rd Sat. also 10:30) Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave., Corinth 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506 ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: MondayFriday 9 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100 xcsavior@yahoo.com.

Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-8361 bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship, 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-unitedmethodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(9 a.m. in July and August) Grace Fellowship Saratoga 165 High Rock Ave

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014 691-0301 saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Service Times: Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.

Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Road, Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Friday 7:00 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m.

Church Service - 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Road, Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484 livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

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

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church

729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible

Mount Olivet Baptist Church Corner of Jefferson & Crescent Streets Saratoga Springs 584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor Collier Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

All are welcome Handicapped accessible

New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Childcare is available at all services.

NorthStar Church Gowana Middle School, Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m.

Coffee and Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: Noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014 Porter Corners United Methodist Church 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 893-2190 Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday evening 6 p.m.

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 584-6091 pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South, Quaker Springs 695-3101 qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3 881-1505 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1 p.m.

Spanish Service

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave.,

Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon. Handicapped accessible

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap. rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 am.

Handicapped accessible.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion.

Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.

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

Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South, Saratoga Springs 885-5456; SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs 526-0773 saratora@aol.com saratogachabad.com

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71, Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road, Saratoga Springs 584-3720, saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Worship Service: 11:30 a.m.

RELIGION Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church St, Schuylerville 695-3101; www.sumethodist.org 11 a.m. Sunday worship Pastor Al Johnson

Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

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West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 882-9874; westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 583-2736 wiltonbaptist@gmail.com wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America

REligion Briefs Celebrate Chanukah

62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. preceded by an oneg at 5:30 p.m., & 8 p.m. followed by an oneg after service (two early services/ month)Saturdays 10:30 a.m.

Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg.

Handicapped Accessible.

Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504 terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@ terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m.

Childcare: 6 months–4 years and expanding Handicapped accessible.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Robert Kersten Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs, will have a Chanukah Celebration on December 14th at 11:30am. The festivities include entertainment by Master Magician and Illusionist, Steven Brundage, a dairy luncheon featuring latkes and children performing and lighting the Menorah.

The cost is $12.00 over age 13; free for children under 13. Please RSVP to 584-0366.

Free Home Bible Study

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84

Great way to study through the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative study that could change your life. Compliments of Free Spirit Fellowship. For more information call (518) 885-3149.

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Family Friendly Event

Friday, December 12 Silent Auction for Love for Lexi Charity Staccato Barre & Bodyworks, 489 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m.

The Silent Auction is to benefit local four-year-old, Lexi Gurka, who is bravely battling nonHodgkin’s Lymphoma and needs support to cover medical expenses.

What better way to spend a few moments of your Friday evening than to help a little girl in need!

100% of auction proceeds going to Love for Lexi. Many small businesses will be in attendance and showcasing their merchandise for your holiday gift shopping pleasure. The Bread Basket is donating refreshments. For more information call (518) 542-3955.

The Jungle Book Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m.

The Jungle Book is the delightful story of Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle by Bagheera, a wise black panther, and Baloo, a goofy bear. Mowgli runs away with a band of monkeys – only to be held captive by them. Will the cunning python Kaa help rescue Mowgli? Will all of the animals in the jungle learn they are truly “brothers of one blood?” In the end, Mowgli’s animal teachers find they have something to learn from the boy. Visit http://homemadetheater.org for ticket information and performance schedule.

Candlelight House Tour Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, 112 Spring St., 5 – 9 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Candlelight House Tour by touring festively decorated homes in the historic North

calendar Broadway neighborhood. This highly anticipated event has been a holiday tradition in Saratoga Springs for over 24 years and is attended by hundreds of people each year. Following the tour, guests enjoy a reception and silent auction event with food and music at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club from 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm. The silent auction has many items that are great for holiday gifts or for you. For more information call (518) 587-5030.

Breakfast with Santa

14th Annual Santa’s Playland Open House

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room, 9 – 10 a.m., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and Noon – 1 p.m.

Learn how to make a gingerbread house. For children in grades K-6.

Saratoga Springs School District residents only. Please call (518) 584-7860, ext. 305 for availability, but you must register in person.

For additional events at the library visit, www.sspl.org.

Quick Response, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake, 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Bring the family out for a night of fun and refreshments and of course, Santa. View giant LED light displays, take a ride on a horse and wagon or their “Quick Express” train. The entire event is free and fun for the entire family. Buses provide round trip transportation from two convenient parking locations. For more information call (518) 8997090.

Mystery Double Feature Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Meet two mystery writers Jenny Milchman & Charles Salzberg.

Milchman, winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award presents “Ruin Falls,” a vivid suspense novel with an Adirondack setting.

Salzberg presents “Swann’s Lake of Despair,” a vivid, witty mystery with three interconnected cases.

For more information visit www.northshire.com.

Saturday, December 13 Breakfast and Photos with Santa Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.

You and your family are invited to join us for a scrumptious and fun breakfast with Santa and friends.

Each breakfast is just a $5 donation to the WGY Christmas Wish. 810 WGY on-air personalities Joe Gallagher, along with Chuck and Kelly will be holding a live radio show and we’ll have pictures with Santa for the kids and the young at heart. Do not miss this fun yearly tradition. Breakfast is sponsored by Panza’s Restaurant. For more info visit: www.wgy.com or call Curtis Lumber at (518) 885-5311.

American Legion Unit 234, 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, 8 – 10:30 a.m.

Come join us for a Hot Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Children ages twelve and under are welcome. This event is open to the community. There will be a Holiday wreath raffle for parents.

Gingerbread House Workshop

Fun, Fitness, and Friendship 30 Woodlawn Ave, Parking Garage 3rd level, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

Volkswalk: Register 30 minutes before start. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. For more information visit www.ava. org. or www.walkescv.org.

Christmas Cookie Walk Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning Street, Malta, 10 a.m.

What is a Cookie Walk? Friends and Members of the church bake fancy homemade Christmas Cookies to be sold by the pound at the Cookie Walk. The Cookies are displayed on tables and our customers are given a bakery box and disposable glove to walk around the tables and choose cookies they want to buy.

The boxes are weighed and sold by the pound. Let us do your Christmas cookie baking this year. For more information call (518) 899-5992.

Food for Thought Farmers’ Market Book Discussion Saratoga Farmers’ Market, Lincoln Baths, Spa State Park, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Concerned about food sustainability issues? Ever considered chucking it all in and starting your own farm? Wonder what’s really in that processed cheese slice? If you answered

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014 “yes” to any of these questions, you might want to join us for our new “Food For Thought” book discussion series, to be held at, and in partnership with Saratoga Farmers’ Market in their winter location at the Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Spa State Park. This month’s selection is “Defending Beef: The Case for Sustainable Meat Production” by Nicolette Hahn Niman. For more information call (518) 584-7860.

New Play Festival The Dee Sarno Theater at The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The Local Actor’s Guild will present three full-length original works in rep from local playwrights. Productions include: “Welcome Home Jimmy” by Brian Sheldon about an solider returning from a tour of duty in Iraq. “Life in 3D” by Christina Asselin about a recently single woman finding love again and her mother accepting her daughter’s lifestyle. “Chasing Charles” by JJ Buechner about friendship set in Manhattan during the AIDS crisis. December 13 & 20, 2014 at 2p.m. and 8 p.m. and December 14 and 21, 2014 at 7 p.m. General admission is $15 per show or purchase a flex ticket for $30 and see all three shows for one price. For reservations please call (518) 393-3496 and check out The Local Actors Guild of Saratoga on Facebook for times of each show.

For more information call (518) 393-3496.

Cookie Sale Galway United Methodist Church, Corner of Galway-Ballston Road and Rte. 147, Galway, 10 a.m.

The public is invited to purchase a variety of homemade holiday cookies and treats at $8.00 per pound. The sale begins at 10 a.m. and will continue until sold out. Various craft items will be available for purchase as well.

Holiday Open House The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Shop locally-made in one stop with the many studios, shops and galleries and guest artists in our hallways. For more information, visit www.shirtfactorygf.com or contact (518) 907-4478.

Subaru Share the Love Toy Drive New Country Subaru, 3002 New York 50, Saratoga Springs,

Noon – 4 pm New Country Subaru will be hosting a special holiday Toy Drive to celebrate Subaru’s Share the Love giving program. Stop by New Country Subaru with a new toy that will be donated to Saratoga Center for the Family and enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and a chance to have your photo taken with Santa and his elves.

Santa to Visit Saratoga Winery The Saratoga Winery - 462 Rt. 29 West, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saratoga Santa is coming to The Saratoga Winery. He has a real beard, belly and rosy cheeks!

Pictures with Santa available.

Complimentary cookies and cocoa for the kids. Christmas Carols by Seth and The Moody Melix. Don’t forget your letter to Santa. Free admission. For more information call (518) 584-9463.

Spring Street Gallery Bazaar 12 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

This year, we will deck the halls with crafters and artisans galore.

The Spring Street Gallery Bazaar artisan sale is a curated fine art market. DIY projects, handmade and original pieces of art will be on display and available for the public to purchase. Admission is free with a suggested donation of canned food item for the Franklin Community Center.

Christmas Cookies and Clam Chowder Take-Out Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Home Made New England Clam Chowder with hand-dug clams and/or Christmas Cookies made by members of the parish from old family recipes. Fill one of our containers with an assortment for $10. Great for gift giving or take home and enjoy. For more information call (518) 885-4681 or (518) 363-0001.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, Noon The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will take part in a Wreaths Across America Ceremony, beginning at noon at the main flag pole.

You do not have to be a veteran

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014 to attend. All are welcome.

If you would like to become a member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association please visit our web site at: www.snchga.com.

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

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

Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call (518) 5808080. For more information visit https://tang.skidmore.edu/.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl Starts at Harvey’s, 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 9 p.m.

Raise your Pint and Raise Hope and Awareness. The proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York . During the crawl we will be having raffles, door prizes and food. We are also awarding some special prizes for the “ugliest sweater” and the “highest fundraiser”- (defined by having the largest team).

Registration is $35 per person and includes food, some ugly sweater swag and special drink specials exclusive to our group.

For more information visit www. pubcrawlsaratoga.com.

A Saratoga Christmas with The McKrells Spa Little Theatre, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m.

We will be continuing our tradition of hosting Christmas shows with Kevin McKrell and his merry musicians. Join us for an evening of Christmas favorites, Kevin’s trademark sound, and their popular rendition of A Visit from St. Nick (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas) For more information call (518) 587-4427.

Sunday, December 14 Sunday Breakfast Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.

Will be cooking breakfast on 14 December 2014 starting at 8:0011:00 a.m. and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order,

bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat ), pancakes ( regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon ), french toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $6.00 Child $3.00, Everyone will be welcome. Watch for sign.

Spa City Farmer’s Market Lincoln Baths, Saratoga Spa State Park, Every Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Spa City Farmers’ Market is your source for all your local holiday shopping. We have you covered—from hand-crafted artisan products for that perfect, unique gift—to appetizers, main course, and decadent desserts for your holiday dinners and parties. We have an abundance of farm fresh veggies, eggs and fresh pasture raised meats. All of our bakers are ready to take special orders, on everything from scrumptious desserts to artisan breads. Can’t forget the holiday cheer! We have local moonshine to a wide selection of top quality local wine.

This year, we hope you give your holiday celebrations the unique distinction of being locally sourced, and directly purchased from the producers themselves. There will be over 50 vendors on both floors.

Gingerbread Workshop The Gideon Putnam Resort, Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring your family to the Gideon Putnam and build a gingerbread house to decorate your home for the holidays. Our culinary team will give you their creative insights on how to build a unique gingerbread house. Cost is $25 per gingerbread house. For reservations please call (518) 2264719 to reserve your spot.

Chanukah Celebration Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 11:30 a.m.

The festivities include entertainment by Master Magician and Illusionist, Steven Brundage, a dairy luncheon featuring latkes and children performing and lighting the Menorah. The cost is $12.00 over age 13; free for children under 13. Please RSVP to (518) 584-0366.

Seth and the Merry Melix Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room,

calendar 2 – 3 p.m.

Join us for a winter wonderland celebration with Seth and the Moody Melix. Complete with live music and seasonal treats, we hope to offer you and your family a joyous and merry time together as we appreciate the beauty and wonder of a new season.

No registration required, free admission. For more information call (518) 584-7860.

Monday, December 15 Folk Music “Lessons and Carols” Christ Church, Route 50 (Church Avenue) and Route 67 (West High Street), Ballston Spa, 7:30 p.m.

Mysterious and wonderful Advent and Christmas carols drawn from Celtic, African American, and Early American traditions are the trademark of the “Festival of Lessons and Carols,” Monday and Tuesday, December 15 and 16. The concert is anchored by folk music legends John Kirk and Trish Miller of Greenfield Center with special guests Joel Rosenberger of Saratoga Springs and Carolyn Walker of Boston, and includes Field Horne of Saratoga Springs and Kristin McCabe of Charlton.The concert is free and takes place by candlelight.

The public is invited for festive refreshments afterward. For more information, call (518) 885-1031.

Tuesday, December 16 December Networking Breakfast Iron Roost, 36 Front St., Ballston Spa, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Can there be a more perfect place for a networking breakfast? As always, cost is $5 with pre-registration (call or email me here) or $10 walk in, both payable at the door.

Wednesday, December 17 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Everyone is welcome. For more information call (518) 584-7860 ext. 250. For additional events at the library visit, www.sspl.org.

Italian Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Soup, Fettuccine Alfredo, baked ziti, chicken riggies, meatballs, Italian sausage & peppers, antipasto salad, dessert, garlic bread and butter, coffee, tea.

Donation: $10 Adults, $9 Seniors and Military (Active or Retired with ID Card), $6 children 5-12, Children under 5 free. $10 All take-outs. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Thursday, December 18 A Night of Inclusion Saratoga Springs High School Cafeteria, West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

“A Night of Inclusion” at Saratoga Springs High School is designed to bring community members into the school, see many of the amazing things our students, faculty, and staff do on a daily basis, and raise awareness and funds for the Best Buddies Club, an organization created to encourage one-to-one peer relationships between general education students and students with disabilities. There will be many different displays from a variety of classes, clubs, teams, and committees, as well as refreshments and silent auction items donated by local businesses.

Saratoga Relay for Life 2015 Planning Meeting Marriott Residence Inn, 295 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 7 p.m.

We invite anyone who is interested in learning about Saratoga’s Relay for Life to join us at this planning meeting. Take a little time to find out how you can help support or honor your loved one(s) who has dealt with Cancer. We look forward to some new ideas and help from interested volunteers. New volunteers bring new ideas; please join us. For more information about the Relay please check out the website, www.relayforlife. org/saratogaspringsny. Further information is available from Sheila at (518) 365-2164.

Local Town Websites Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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LOCAL BRIEFS park office at (518) 584-9455.

First Night Saratoga 5K Run

Breakfast with Santa Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 (1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs) presents a Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 8:30-11 a.m. Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, sausage, ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea will be available with an $8 requested donation. Seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $7. Takeouts are $8. For more information, call (518) 584-2585.

Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic Games of the second annual Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic pond hockey tournament will take place Feb. 6-8 at the Saratoga Spa State Park. All games are played fouron-four, round robin style. Games shall be 40 minutes long consisting of two 20-minute halves with a two-minute break between halves.

Register your team today at www. saratogafrozenspringsclassic.com.

Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St. in Schuylerville, extends its store hours for the Holiday Season.

The Thrift Shop Holiday hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with in-store sales. Special sales items are picture frames, wine & cocktail glasses, Christmas cards and stockings. Snow days policy: when Schuylerville District Schools are closed because of inclement weather, Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop is closed as well. For further information, please call the Thrift Shop at 695-4640.

Over-30 Basketball at Gavin Grab your sneakers and get ready for Over-30 Basketball! Designed with the mature, basketball-playing crowd in mind, the Over-30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8-10 p.m. now through May 19. The weekly fee is $5 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can participate on any given night.

Any questions, please contact the

The 17th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by the Saratoga Arts, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m. The run is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. There is no day of race registration. The race has sold out for the past 13 years. 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.

Registration is $30. Refreshments following the race. Showers and restrooms available in the athletic complex. Save time by registering online or download an application and map at www.saratoga-arts. org. There is no additional fee for registering online. For further information contact First Night Saratoga at (518) 584-4132.

Annual Coat Drive Donations for the eighth annual coat drive are being accepted now through Jan. 7, the Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company (4208 Route 50 and 227 Ballard Road, Wilton) is hosting their annual Coat Drive. The Jones Road and Ballard Road offices of Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company are collecting winter coats and other cold-weather clothing items to benefit the Adirondack Vets House.

Items can be dropped off during regular business hours. For more information about the coat drive, call the Jones Road branch at (518) 587-8484.

Polar Express Comes to Saratoga The Polar Express comes to the Saratoga North Creek Railway (26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs). Take your child to experience the magic of the season on a mystical roundtrip journey to an extravagantly built North Pole. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole.

Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat, and a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, just like in the story. Trips remaining are December (16-23, 26-28). Ticket prices vary by class and availability.

Annual Members’ Art Show The ever-popular, year-end show is a great opportunity for established and emerging member artists to display their best works in a professional exhibition at The Arts Center Gallery and celebrate their many talents with fellow artists and the community.

The show goes from now to Dec. 31. Annually, with over 150 artists exhibiting artworks ranging from painting, drawing and printmaking to sculpture, functional fine art and photography, the annual Members’ Show promises to be a real treat. For more information call (518) 584-4132.

Yoga at Gavin Park Gavin Park is now offering Yoga on Sunday mornings, 8-9 a.m. beginning Jan. 11. This class is designed to help you become familiar with basic yoga postures, breathing and healthy alignment. Focus will be on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility.

Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins will be allowed. A minimum of eight people must register for a session to run. Cost for Wilton Residents is $45, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $55, and all others are $60. Registration ends Jan. 9. You can register in person at Gavin Park, or visit online at www. townofwilton.com/departments/ parks-and-recreation. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.

Breakfast and Photos with Santa!

You and your family are invited to join for a scrumptious and fun breakfast with Santa and friends, benefiting the WGY Christmas Wish, at Curtis Lumber (885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, 7-10 a.m.). Each breakfast is just a $5 donation to the WGY Christmas Wish. 810 WGY on-air personalities Joe Gallagher, along with Chuck and Kelly, will be holding a live radio show. There will also be pictures with Santa for the kids and the young at heart. Do not miss this fun yearly tradition! Breakfast is sponsored by Panza’s Restaurant. For more info visit www.wgy.com or call Curtis Lumber at (518) 885-5311.

Saratoga Film Forum December Films Saratoga Film Forum film presentations are screened at the Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, on Thursday and Friday

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014 nights at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on Sundays, with the exception of the free Spring Street Classics series presented at 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments are available. General admission is $7; $5 for Film Forum members and students; some levels of membership include admission. New members, sponsors, volunteers and advertisers are always welcome.

For more information, go to www.saratogafilmforum.org, call (518)584-FILM or email films@ saratogafilmforum.org.

Capital Holiday Lights in the Park The 18th Annual Capital Holiday Lights in the Park is an aweinspiring show with over 125 light displays and scenes from now until Jan. 3 at Washington Park in Albany. It’s open every day from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $15-$75 depending on the size of the group.

Drive through the park and admire the beautiful sights!

Gavin Park Pickleball Come on down to Gavin Park and join the fun playing the net court game of pickleball. This game is played by 2 or 4 people on a badminton-sized court using wood, or composite paddle racquets and a plastic, poly baseball with or without holes.

No commitment required. Dropin registration takes place in the park office, Mondays- Friday, now through April. Session fee is $3 per person, per visit, 9:15-11:15 a.m.

Any questions, contact the park office at (518) 584-9455.

The Puppet People Present Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ A Charles Dickens holiday classic will take place at the Saratoga Springs Public Library from 1-2 p.m. on Dec. 29. This show features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a professional soundtrack that includes many holiday favorites, and a giant 9-foot parade puppet. This program is for ages five and older. Free tickets can be picked up at the library. Shows will be at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For more information call (518) 584-7860.

Monday Night Pool League Monday night pool league at DiDonna’s South Shore Restaurant (113 Route 9P, Malta) starts at 7 p.m.

on Dec. 29. This is new so don’t be afraid to just show up and bring a friend. Cost is $5. Any questions call (518) 584-0227.

Community Invited to Winter Concerts in the Ballston Spa Schools The Ballston Spa Central School District Music Department is presenting several concerts during the upcoming weeks. The concerts are free and members of the community are welcome at all venues. Students and families are specifically invited and encouraged to attend and support the performing artists. The Middle School Winter Concerts will begin on Dec. 15, featuring the seventh grade band, chorus and orchestra.

On December 16, the sixth grade band, chorus and orchestra will perform. Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are held in the High School Auditorium. The students from Malta Avenue will present a Winter Concert on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Malta Avenue Auditorium at 70 Malta Avenue. The Milton Terrace North Elementary and Wood Road Elementary Schools will host a combined Winter Concerts featuring the Orchestra, Band and Chorus in the Cafetorium, 200 Wood Road, on January 15 at 7 p.m. The Gordon Creek Elementary School will host their annual Winter Concert featuring the orchestra, band and chorus in the Gymatorium, 50 Wood Road, on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Please call the appropriate school for additional information and/or check the events calendar on the school district website at www.bscsd.org.

Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.

Camp Saratoga will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is a qualifier for the U.S. National Snowshoe Championship.

Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.active. com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone (518) 581-1278.

For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.runwmac.com.

Send your local briefs to calendar@saratogapublishing.com before Monday at 5 p.m. for Friday publication.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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Three Vines Bistro: Wood-fired Heaven!

New Restaurant Makes Statement of Culinary Quality

Three Vines owners Serafino Zaccone, Alex Nikola and Joe Krason want you to “meet and have a ball!”

by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — There are going to be many things that will surprise you when you visit the new Three Vines Bistro (located in the soon-to-be completely renovated Congress Plaza, next to Purdy’s Wine and Liquor).

And the first surprise comes before you even look at a menu.

Three brothers-in-law (Joe Krason, Alex Nikola and Serafino Zaccone), each with their own culinary and business expertise, have combined forces to completely transform a 3,000 square foot area into an inviting, pleasant dining oasis with a nice array of seating options — the main room is highlighted with several cheerful pieces of artwork that highlight various regions of Italy; combine that with a bar area that has an adjacent array of long high-top tables, perfectly designed for mixing and mingling with friends: Meet the “Meet Ball Room”, where you are encouraged “to meet and have a ball!”

Note well that this space was not a restaurant before. There were many modifications needed to make it so — the kinds of things people don’t see.

But the centerpiece of Three Vines’ bistro is very much on display — an enticing, custom-built wood-fired oven that uses a combination of apple and peach woods to create a signature aroma and flavor.

When combined with the expertise of an experienced chef, the result is an excellent dining experience.

Executive chef Serafino has previously served in a similar capacity at Forno Bistro and Mama Mia’s, among other places, so you might think that pizza would be his forte`.

Prepare yourself for the second surprise. As brother-in-law Alex put it: “We have excellent pizza, of course. But we want to be known for more. Three Vines is an Italian restaurant with a great steak menu,” he said. Never underestimate the visual and taste appeal of a 600-degree wood-fired ribeye, when prepared by a chef that has the proper expertise. Or lamb chops. Or even woodfired asparagus.

Indeed, when you look at the menu, you see an emphasis on the principles of ‘high quality’ and ‘homemade’. “We have a clean small menu, where we grind our own meat for our “meetballs” (of which there are nine regular options from chicken to lamb to sausage with broccoli rabe to, yes, even traditional, plus a daily special — for you to mix, match and enjoy in unlimited delicious combinations), make our own pizza dough and ravioli, with heirloom tomatoes and spinach,” Alex said.

Photos By MarkBolles.com

One of the few chocolate soufflés you’ll find on any menu anywhere

A French Culinary Institute grad, Alex’s specialty is desserts, which, you guessed it, are made in house. This is one of the few places anywhere that has a soufflé on the regular menu — call that the third surprise. There are a total of 10 dessert temptations on the regular menu at Three Vines. It’s not a surprise that you’ll have a hard time choosing between them.

Wood-fired Rib Eye Steak

A custom-built wood stove makes the magic, but it’s more than just pizza!

Strawberry Cheesecake is one of 10 signature desserts

The overall dining experience is enhanced by Joe’s front-ofhouse expertise. For instance, he noted that while the kitchen is on display to patrons, one thing you don’t see is entrées sitting under heat lamps.

“We don’t use them.” He said.

“Our system is such that food that is up doesn’t sit long enough for them to be useful.”

Some of the 10 varieties of “Meetballs” on the menu every day

Between systems, technique, quality and flavor, the three brothers-in-law of Three Vines Bistro are holding four aces. A great time to see for yourself is during happy hour — which is all day on Sunday and from Tuesday – Friday from 4:30 – 6:30 with several buy one, get one options available. In a town with a lot of great dining options, a new statement has been made here.

Three Vines Bistro is open Tuesday – Sunday. For more information, visit threevinesbistro.com or phone (518) 306-5881.

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Local Meat and Poultry, Fresh from the Market

Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths, 65 So. Broadway Saratoga Spa State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — The holiday season is a time of year when home cooks often seek out special meats to bring to the table. Several local farms at Saratoga Farmers’ Market offer humanely-raised meat and poultry, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and, by special order, rabbit and duck.

The cuts are most often kept in lidded coolers at each vendor’s table, so customers should feel free to ask for help in locating exactly what they need. Contact information for each farm is on the market’s website (saratogafarmersmarket.org) in the Vendor section; if a special cut is desired (like prime rib, tenderloin, etc.), customers are encouraged to call or email in advance to ensure availability.

Liza Porter of Longview Farm (known also for its cheese) is proud of the farm’s pastured poultry, available fresh in the warmer months and frozen all

winter. “Our chickens are raised on grass, eating bugs and seeds and weeds, running around in the sun and the rain, stretching their legs and wings. We move them to a new space each day.

Their feed is all local, non-GMO, and freshly ground.”

“We also grow a limited number of pigs each year. In addition to foraging, they are fed whey from our cheese-making operation,” says Porter. Currently, Longview Farm has lots of bacon, Canadian bacon, sausage and ground pork, as well as ham slices, both smoked and fresh.

Arnold Grant of M&A Farm is often seen at the market behind the griddle, cooking up sizzling egg sandwiches. The farm sells “tender, nutritious and delicious” Angus beef, with the calves born on-site and raised on a combination of mother’s milk and green pasture, before being weaned around six months of age.

M&A Farm’s products include pork and poultry, too. “Our pigs are fed grain which has no growth hormones, no antibiotics and no animal by-products,” says Grant.

The chickens are fed a GMOfree ration that has no animal byproducts and antibiotics. Fresh chicken will be available one more time this Saturday, Dec. 13, and then frozen chicken is available for the rest of the winter.

Bob and Mary Pratt at Elihu Farm in southern Washington County always loved to eat lamb and have raised them since 1985. “Today we raise over 100 lambs each year, mostly on pasture and hay in winter,” Mary Pratt explains, “with some grain as a supplement. Lambs raised on this type of mixed diet are known to be especially flavorful and tender.”

Pigs forage at Longview Farm Market customers will find just about every what grass-fed cattle eat in the loved at the market for its fruits cut of lamb imaginable, along winter, when the pastures are and vegetables, as well as pies with sausage made from their covered with snow. The answer and cider donuts, also brings older sheep. Elihu Farm’s lamb is at our farm is that they eat hay, beef, pork, chicken, and turkey known for quality, as evidenced harvested from our own fields. to the market, and offers special by many repeat customers That, with some extra minerals orders of whole rabbit and including a number of area chefs. and salt, is all they need to stay whole duck.

For the upcoming holidays, cus- healthy,” explains Christophe Kilpatrick Family Farm is tomers can order fresh cuts of Robert, who staffs the farm’s a large market vendor selling lamb until Dec. 16, for delivery table at the market.

USDA certified organic produce on Dec. 20. Elihu Farm also has Two market farms known - but it also sells chickens, which some of its older egg laying hens primarily for produce also bring are raised in an integrated manprocessed for soup chickens and meat and/or poultry. Malta ner on the farm, helping the vegwill raise duck again in 2015.

Ridge Orchard & Garden, well etable crops to flourish.

At Lewis Waite Farm, Nancy and Alan Brown raise pastured pork and Angus-Hereford beef, using organic methods on cerSlow-Cooker Short Ribs tified organic land. The farm Courtesy of Longlesson Farm includes 450 acres, plus a lease *Ingredients available at Saratoga Farmers’ Market on an additional 165 certifiedorganic acres. The pigs are fed Ingredients local corn and soybeans, as well 4 lbs. meaty short ribs* as kelp, alfalfa, diatomaceous 1 Tbsp. olive oil earth and crop leftovers. The 1 1/2 cups apple cider* pork is free of hormones, ani1 cup beef broth mal by-products, antibiotics 1/4 cup dark brown sugar and preservatives.

3 Tbsp. tomato paste “Our cattle consume certi2 Tbsp. cider vinegar* fied organic hay or grass, a little 1 tsp. prepared horseradish kelp and some salt,” says Alan 1 cup dried cranberries Brown. The beef is dry-aged, 1 onion*, chopped which contributes to concentrat2 cloves garlic*, chopped ing the great flavor. The farm’s Directions table at the market has a cataHeat oil in a large skillet and brown ribs well on all sides. Transfer to log of recipes for customers to slow cooker. access, since cooking grass-fed beef requires some simple adjustIn a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and pour over ments for best results. ribs, stirring to coat. Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours, ideally stirring At Longlesson Farm, Bob once about halfway. and Melanie Mason work together When the ribs are fork tender, transfer to a foil-lined, rimmed bakwith their daughter and son-ining sheet. Skim and discard as much fat as possible from the sauce. law, Shannon and Christophe Transfer juices to a small pitcher or gravy boat for serving.

Robert. The family raises Angus About 10 minutes before serving, heat the broiler in oven. Broil about cattle that graze on the pastures 4” from heat for about 5 minutes until crisp. (Watch them carefully!) and are never fed any grain.

Transfer to serving platter and serve with the pitcher of juices.

“People sometimes wonder

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Gone Fishing • 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed, dried and chopped • 1/2 teaspoon malt vinegar • Squeeze of lemon juice to taste

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY Hello my Foodie Friends!

Paula and I are still organizing and bringing in new products to our new location at 46 Marion Ave. in the Fresh Market Plaza!

Is everyone sick of Turkey yet?

Here is a delicious recipe for you from one of All-Clad’s guest Chefs. Paula loves making this one and when the kids are home this is one of their favorites. I also love his Quote! So true Thomas, so true!

Fish ‘n Chips by Chef Thomas Keller: “When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy. That’s what cooking is all about.”

You can use any whitefish you’d like for this dish. Cod is a traditional choice although I prefer to use sole.

The ingredients can easily be doubled to make enough for 4 people, but will need to be fried in several batches.

Larger batches of fish can be held in a warm oven on a cooking rack set over a baking sheet, or better yet, eat the batches as you fry them.

The cooking oil can be cooled, strained, poured back into the bottle and used two or three more times for frying fish. I like to leave the skin on the potatoes, but peel them if you prefer. If possible, make the tartar sauce a day ahead to let the flavors develop.

Tartar Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, homemade or shop-bought • 2 tablespoons chopped cornichon • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill

Directions Mix the mayonnaise with the cornichon, shallot, dill, capers, vinegar and lemon juice to taste.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow for the flavors to develop.

Batter

• 1 cup self-raising flour • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons corn flour • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt • 1 cup beer • 1 large russet potato • 6 cups (48 ounces) canola oil • 12 ounces (about 4 pieces) of Petrale sole filets, skinned and trimmed of ragged edges • Italian parsley leaves, optional • Freshly ground black pepper Directions for Batter and Frying: Mix the self-raising flour, corn flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the beer.

The batter should be thick and somewhat lumpy. Let the batter sit for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

On a mandoline, Benriner slicer, or by hand, thinly slice the potatoes 1/16-inch thick. Place in a large bowl of cold water.

Place the oil in a Copper-Core Round Bottom Wok and heat the oil over medium-high heat to 325°F. Drain the potato slices and dry well on paper towels. Add about half of the potato slices to the hot oil. The temperature will fall, but will rise as the potatoes cook. Do not overcrowd the pan. Stir with a slotted spoon to brown the chips evenly.

As the chips turn a rich golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes, remove them to the rack to drain and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Increase the heat to medium-high until the oil temperature reaches 350°F. Adjusting the heat as necessary to keep the oil at 350°F while frying.

Cut each fish filet in half on the diagonal.

Dip a piece of fish into the batter. Hold the filet vertically over the bowl of batter and run your

fingers down the sides of the filet to leave just a thin coating of batter, allowing excess batter to run back into the bowl. Gently lower the fish into the oil and repeat, adding half the fish filets to the oil. Move the filets with a slotted spoon, to allow them to brown evenly. Cook the filets for about two to three minutes, turning the filets over halfway through the cooking until the batter is crisp and a rich golden brown. As the pieces are cooked, remove them to the rack to drain.

Slice the parsley into a fine julienne. Arrange the fish filets on serving plates with a stack of the chips. Sprinkle the fish and chips with the parsley, salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

Serves 2 Chef Thomas Keller’s tip: “Depending on your type of oven (electric or gas) you may need to adjust the heat level to maintain the oil temperature.”

Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

P.S. I must apologize to one of my Foodie Friends! I wrote an article about an Electric grill/griddle and All-Clad sent me the wrong griddle so when my friend came in to buy it we didn’t have it. The good news is it’s on its way to my store now so please come back!

Take Care, John and Paula

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Calling Choral Groups, Soloists and Dance Troupes!

Audition on Dec. 14 for Center’s 55th Telethon ALBANY — Showcase your talent and be part of a long tradition in the Capital/Saratoga Region! Choral groups, soloists and dance troupes are invited to audition for the 55th Annual Center for Disability Services Telethon.

Open auditions are Sunday, Dec. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Center’s main site, 314 South Manning Boulevard in Albany.

Please park in front of the building and enter only through door #7, located on South Manning.

Performers may audition one piece with a three-minute limit.

Those selected through the

Ballston Spa Community Band to Perform Holiday Concert WILTON — Ballston Spa Community Band will offer a public performance of holiday music on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Wilton Mall, off Exit 15 of the Northway.

The performance will offer a broad array of musical styles, including traditional carols, selections from show tunes such as Frozen and Polar Express, Chanukah Festival Overture and a musical reading of The Night Before Christmas.

Now in its ninth year of music making, Ms. Tracy DeRagon, chair of the music program at Ballston Spa Central Schools, directs the Community Band.

The group is made up of community members and students from Saratoga and surrounding

audition process will perform during the telethon broadcast on FOX23, live from the Holiday Inn Albany on Wolf Road. The 55th Annual Center for Disability Services Telethon will be held on January 25.

The telethon is the largest annual fund-raiser and public awareness event for the Center for Disability Services and its divisions, which are known as the places where people get better at life. The Center for Disability Services is the community’s resource for primary and specialty medical care, dental care,

education, pediatric and young adult skilled nursing care, residential services, transportation, job training and employment for people with disabilities. By providing these services, the Center assists its students, residents, patients and adult program participants at every stage of their lives. The Center’s mission is to enable and empower people, primarily those with disabilities, to lead healthy and enriched lives.

Call (518) 944-2120 or email solini@cfdsny.org to schedule an audition. Visit cfdsny.org for information.

SSHS Drama Club Presenting Calvin Berger

Courtesy of Ballston.org

counties. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School, and new members are always welcome.

The band has previously performed at Saratoga ArtsFest, Lake

George Community Band Festival, Ballston Spa High School, Proctor’s Theater and many other venues throughout the region.

The Dec. 17 concert is free and begins at 7 p.m.

The cast of “Calvin Berger” (L-R): Noah Casner (Matt), Carolyn Shields (Rosanna), Liam McKenna (Calvin), Alyssa D’Angelo (Bret). Understudies are Samantha Casner, Matthew Boyce, Conan Madigan and Izabel Cavotta.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club presents the musical Calvin Berger by Barry Wyner, on Friday, Jan.. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Jan, 10, 2015 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

This musical is an adaptation of the timeless story of Cyrano de Bergerac is one of the most famous romances of all time. And where better to set this story of unrequited feelings, love notes and physical insecurity than a high school?

Set on the first morning of their last year of high school, we see four seniors having a security meltdown. Calvin frets about the size of his nose, which prevents him from pursuing the girl of his dreams, Rosanna. Rosanna is having a meltdown of her own, yearning to find her “thing” and be more than just a pretty face. Calvin’s best friend, Bret, longs to be seen as a

potential girlfriend and not just a girl who is a friend. Matt, the handsome new kid in school, fears that his poor speaking skills will keep him from making friends.

Calvin Berger is directed by Leigh Berenis, with music direction by Kathleen McCarty, and features a cast, crew and orchestra of 25-30 students. In addition to the directors, other adults filling key roles are Bob Berenis, Scott Walrath and Lisa Shields. The production is presented through special arrangement with Tams Witmark, Calvin Berger will be presented in the high school’s Meade Teaching Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students. These tickets will go on sale Dec. 15. Calvin Berger is recommended for PG-13 audiences.

For more information, visit sshsdramaclub.com.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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Family Fun at the Festival of Trees!

Photos by Deborah Neary & Jeremy Chapline SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 19th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees brought together over 3,000 holiday celebrants to the Saratoga Springs City Center to kick off the festive season and raise money for Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.

A glittering display of over 250 decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces was unveiled on Dec. 3 by Honorary Chairs Brien and Cindy Hollowood at the Preview Reception and remained on display through Dec. 7. On Dec. 6, almost 1,000 children and their families spent a joyous morning

with Santa as they enjoyed donated breakfast treats and ice cream sundaes.

The entire event was pulled together by hundreds of volunteers, donors, and local business sponsors. The money raised is on track to reach almost $100,000 and will help Catholic Charities to continue providing support to the community through its many services: counseling, domestic violence services, mentoring, Mary’s Haven (a community home for the dying), a group home for adolescent boys, the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program, and emergency assistance with concrete basic needs.

Madi, Olivia & Colin

Carolyn with Grandma

Lila and Miles

Allie

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

28th Annual Victorian Streetwalk - Thursday, Dec. 4 Photos by Deborah Neary

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Downtown Business Association celebrated its 28th Victorian Streetwalk in downtown Saratoga Springs last Thursday, December 4.

According to the DBA’s Victorian Streetwalk Coordinator Susan L. Farnsworth, “we estimate there were in the neighborhood of 25,000 attendees, there were hundreds and hundreds of Victorian Streetwalk postal cancellations stamped on holiday cards by Spa Catholic volunteers at the Post Office and thousands came to the Opening Ceremony when the trees were lit and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived.”

Other downtown merchants were just as enthusiastic. “Victorian Streetwalk was much busier than last year for us. It was a very festive night with many new faces coming in the bookstore. Good fun!” said Chris Morrow, owner of

Northshire Bookstore.

Clothes Horse owner Lisa Bevis: “I have enjoyed watching the Victorian Streetwalk grow into one of the premiere events of the Christmas Season. My shop, Clothes Horse, has been on Broadway since the very beginning of this wonderful event. We love to mingle with our customers, and see many of them come back year after year.” “…Heartwarming to see children taking part in what will be a ‘Saratoga Childhood’ memory for them- a memory to add to the list of treasures Saratoga has to offer. Another reason to love Saratoga!” noted Joan Desadora, owner of The Parting Glass.

Indeed, in it’s 28th year, a whole generation of local children have grown up with this celebration and are now bringing their little ones, making new memories of their special home town.

Alana and Alexis

Hayden and Dylan

Burnt Hills- Ballston Lake Select High School Choir

Corinth High School Students get in the Victorian Spirit!

Kendall and mom

Sandra and Hollis

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Get Connected at Spring Street Gallery!

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Spring Street Gallery, 112 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs will present an exhibit called The Connected Arts Project. This is a group art show, which opens Saturday, Dec. 13, with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Connected Arts Project, or C.A.P., is a collective body of work showcasing artists from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. While the artists represented are regional, many are new to showing in Saratoga Springs. The entire installation

Call For Submissions For Rotary Club Art Auction SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Rotary Club will be hosting an art auction in conjunction with its annual Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show fundraiser, which takes place at the Saratoga Springs City Center from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1. The aim of this auction is to showcase local artists’ work and features a theme of ‘Saratoga Concepts.’

Submissions are due by Dec. 31. The juror for the event is Erik Laffer, owner of the Laffer Gallery in Schuylerville.

Leonie Lacouette

Jeremy Schoonmaker

Robin Blakney-Carlson

includes works of diverse disciplines and forms of expression, including utilizing painting, fiber arts, photography and mixed media.

Many of these artists worked together in other multi-artist spaces, including Beekman Street galleries on Saratoga’s West Side and the recent Pop-Up Gallery, which appeared this summer in a donated storefront in downtown Saratoga Springs. Artists in the group include: Shawn Banner (Saratoga Springs), Robin BlakneyCarlson (Glens Falls), Cynthia Fiorini (Saratoga Springs), Johane Gareau (Saratoga Springs), Carolyn Justice (Saratoga Springs), Leonie Lacouette (New Paltz), Terri Messinger (Saratoga Springs), Megan Mumford (Saratoga Springs), Peter O’Toole (Wilton), Jeremy Schoonmaker (Troy) and Takeyce Walter (Round Lake).

Spring Street Gallery is an award-winning not-for-profit art and performance space organization in Saratoga Springs that promotes the arts as a means of social and civic engagement. Their artists and exhibits have raised funds and awareness for local and worldwide causes, including drilling wells in

Nepal and Rwanda, conservation of a sheep farm in Northumberland, and both the urban tree scape efforts and saving the local skate park in Saratoga Springs.

Voted Best Art Gallery for three years running from readers

of Saratoga TODAY newspaper, Spring Street Gallery recently was awarded the 2014 Gallery System’s “ArtsUp” Grand Prize, for their “level of creative thinking, effectiveness and motivation to go beyond basic expectations.”

For more information, contact Belinda Colón at springstreetgallerylist@gmail.com or (518) 587-6433.

On Friday evening, Feb. 27, a “meet the artist” and art auction preview will be held for selected artists during a wine tasting event at the show, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Center. The auction will then take place the following evening, Saturday, Feb. 28, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

This event is presented by the Saratoga Springs Rotary and is sponsored by Saratoga Arts.

For more information, contact the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club at: auction@rotaryhomeshow.com

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Just Another Hot Weekend At Putnam Den

Hot Day at the Zoo, Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Returning to Putnam Den (63A Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs) this Friday, Dec. 12 at 9:30) are string masters Hot Day at the Zoo. They will be by Rickett Pass.

Admission to the 18+ show is $10 (with a $5 surcharge if you are under 21.

Hot Day at the Zoo (HDATZ) is a groove-friendly quartet which mixes folk, blues, ragtime and jazz with progressive bluegrass and Americana-infused rock and roll.

HDATZ’s powerful acoustic music truly resonates in their energizing live show. With a growing resume of festival and direct support performances alongside artists including Levon Helm, David Grisman, moe,

Railroad Earth, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, C o w b o y J u n k i e s , Trampled By Turtles and the Ryan Montbleau Band, Hot Day at the Zoo has built a dedicated fan base. Their signature style rock ‘n’ roll combined with bluegrass instrumentation will resonate with any fan of Yonder Mountain String Band, the Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons and the Grateful Dead.

On Saturday, Putnam Den will once again do what it does best – give back to the community that supports it – as it opens it’s doors for a special “Jam For Tots” benefit starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free with a new, unwrapped toy donation, $5 otherwise. A bunch of local bands have donated their talents to the cause, including good guys High Peaks Band. For more information on Putnam Den’s shows throughout the holiday period and beyond, visit putnamden.com.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

Shirt Factory To Hold Open House Driftwood: Pure GLENS FALLS — Sometimes you are Folk Heart with looking for a day trip to shake off the The Soul Of Rock winter rust; here’s something unique just a short hop one county away.

And Roll The Shirt Factory Arts and Healing Center, located at the corner of Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls, will hold its December open house on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 80 different artist studios, specialty shops, galleries, healing arts and services are housed in the former McMullen-Leavens Shirt Factory.

You can shop, take a class, see artists at work, visit galleries and learn about local history.

During the open houses, the tenants and guest artisans of the building chip in gift certificates, art and wares to a gift basket that is raffled off. The raffle basket is currently valued at $400, with more donations coming in. For each $25 spent during an open house, one ticket is entered in the raffle drawing on

Frozen Soap from Adirondack Aromatherapy is just one of many treasures you may find at The Shirt Factory’s Open House

behalf of the shopper.

Shopping at The Shirt Factory is a completely different experience than a mall. It’s a place that you’re not just shopping local when you come to the Shirt Factory, but you’re shopping locally made.

For more information, visit shirtfactorygf.com or contact (518) 907-4478.

Nacre Holding Audition for New Season SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nacre Dance Company will hold auditions for its 2014-15 season on Thursday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Myers Dance Studio, 153 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs.

The selected dancers will have the opportunity to perform original or inspired works by various modern dance choreographers. The 2014-15 season will feature excerpts from Jose Limon’s

“Choreographic Offerings’ among other historic works and new choreography by Artistic Director, Beth Fecteau.

Nacre is looking for modern or ballet dancers (male and female) ages 16 and up. Some paid positions are available, but note that there is a $15 audition fee. For more information on Nacre, call (518) 817-3833 or email Beth@ Nacredance.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hailing from Binghamton, Driftwood has spent the better part of the past decade carving out a unique reputation for electrifying live performances, unique sound and songwriting to establish a place on the Americana/roots scene.

As part of an extensive East Coast tour, the group will be playing at Caffe` Lena (47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs) next Saturday, Dec. 20. Admission is $18 / $16 for members. Visit caffelena.org for more information.

Drawing on aspects of everything from old-time recordings to 1960’s R&B and beyond, Driftwood’s music takes the listener to a very different place, creating music that’s lovingly familiar yet entirely new all at once.

Formed in 2005, the band spent four years before recording their first album. Since that release in 2009, the band has spent most of the last five years on the road, playing over 600 shows across 30 states, with club and festival appearances alongside of artists such as Bela Fleck, Robert Randolph, Leon Russell and Emmylou Harris. Their most recent CD, Driftwood, garnered them appearances on nationally syndicated NPR programs Mountain Stage and Folk Alley.

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

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CMS at SPAC Programming for 2015 Season Announced Hall of Springs Box Office to Open on Saturday, Dec. 20

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following the successful debut of its residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 2014, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) will return to SPAC with a fresh roster of extraordinary musicians during SPAC’s 2015 season. CMS, led by celebrated Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han, resumes its residency from Aug. 9 through Aug. 25 with six new programs featuring a variety of the world’s premier chamber musicians performing exceptional works.

“Our historic partnership with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center was highly successful last year, as the world’s finest chamber musicians played to nearly sold-out crowds and generating considerable enthusiasm for their return this year,” said Marcia J. White, SPAC’s president and executive director. “For 2015 they will bring nearly two dozen of the world’s most highly regarded chamber musicians into the fold for six exhilarating performances at SPAC.” Under the inspired and acclaimed direction of CMS Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han (Musical America’s 2012 Musicians of the Year), the six distinctive programs will include masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn, while also featuring less familiar surprises such as contemporary composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s 100 Greatest Dance Hits for Guitar, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello. The 2015 season will once again feature a mixture of rising stars and established veterans, all critically lauded for their work in the chamber genre.

Tickets will also include admission to the popular pre-performance Chamber Chats – a series of halfhour discussions with the artists that will be held 45 minutes prior to each performance. Post-concert meet-and-greets will become a highlight of the Sunday performances, with attendees welcome to join the performers at the Gideon Putnam Hotel for an opportunity to meet some of today’s most influential and esteemed chamber musicians.

Tickets are on sale now at spac.org. Prices for individual performances are: $45 for Orchestra Center and Balcony Center, and $40 for Orchestra Side and Balcony Side. Subscription packages of three, four, five or six performances

MENDELSSOHN: Octet in E-flat major for Strings, Op. 20 SPAC Holiday Box Office Hours Announced for Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hall of Springs box office will open for a special one-dayonly opportunity on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the second consecutive year, this will allow holiday shoppers to purchase tickets to Chamber Music Society’s 2015 residency at SPAC, as well as SPAC gift certificates, memberships, seat plaques and Live Nation tickets for shows announced to date. More information on SPAC ticket and gift opportunities for the holidays is available at spac.org or by calling (518) 584-9330.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han will return to SPAC this summer with an innovative programming lineup. Photo by MarkBolles.com

will once again be offered which include a $5 per ticket discount.

Also, those who purchase their subscriptions by Dec. 22 will be entered in a drawing to win a trip to enjoy the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on Sunday, Mar. 29.

The winner will receive a pair of tickets, an invitation to a private postconcert reception and round-trip train transportation from AlbanyRensselaer to Penn Station.

CMS at SPAC 2015 Programming: Sunday, Aug 9 at 3 p.m.: “Summer Winds” Pre-performance chat at 2:15 p.m.

LIGETI: Six Bagatelles for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn BARBER: Summer Music for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn, Op. 31 MOZART: Quintet in E-flat major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano, K. 452 HUMMEL: Septet in D minor for Flute, Oboe, Horn, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano, Op. 74 Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m.: “Through Brahms” Pre-performance chat at 7:15 p.m.

MOZART: Sonata in C major for Piano, Four Hands, K. 521 BRAHMS: Trio in C major for Piano, Violin, and Cello, Op. 87 DVOŘÁK: Quartet in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 87

Sunday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.: “Cultural Odyssey” Pre-performance chat at 2:15 p.m.

BOCCHERINI: Quintet No. 4 in D major for Guitar and String Quartet, G. 448 MENDELSSOHN: Quartet in E minor for Strings, Op. 44, No. 2 ALBÉNIZ: “Torre Bermeja, serenata” from 12 Piezas Características for Guitar, Op. 92 TÁRREGA: Capricho árabe for Guitar BUSTAMANTE: Misionera for Guitar WOLF: Italian Serenade for String Quartet KERNIS: 100 Greatest Dance Hits for Guitar, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.: “Russian Twilight” Pre-performance chat at 7:15 p.m.

SCRIABIN: Five Preludes for Piano, Op. 16 RACHMANINOV: Two Movements for String Quartet ARENSKY: Quartet No. 2 in A minor for Violin, Viola, and Two Cellos, Op. 35 TANEYEV: Quintet in G minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 30 Sunday, Aug. 23 at 3 p.m.: “Bridging Centuries” Pre-performance chat at 2:15 p.m.

BEETHOVEN: Quartet in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 16 PENDERECKI: Trio for Violin,

Viola, and Cello SCHUMANN: Quartet in E-flat major for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 47 Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 at 8 p.m.: “Transfigured Night” Pre-performance chat at 7:15 p.m.

STRAUSS: Sextet for Strings from Capriccio, Op. 85 SCHOENBERG: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) for String Sextet, Op. 4

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Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

S P OT L I G H T High Peaks Friday, 9:30 p.m. at Harvey’s and Putnam Den’s Jam for Tots Benefit on Saturday

week of 12/12-12/18 friday, 12/12:

Hair of the Dog, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Good Sir, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Holiday Folk Show, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Rob Fleming, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952-7177 Tailspin, 10 pm @ Caroline Street Pub - 583.9400 Jeanne O’Connor Jazz Trio, 7 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 The Shames, 4 pm @ End Zone Sports Pub - 584.6460 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 High Peaks Band, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 The Refrigerators, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Andy Iorio, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Hot Day at the Zoo/Ricket Pass, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Rob Fleming, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 Master Cylinders, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253 Seven Minutes Left, 6 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Jeff Strange, 8:30 pm @ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640 Grand Central Station, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

Seth + The Moody Melix, 11 am @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Rob Aronstein, 7 pm @ Wishing Well - 584.7640 George Giroux, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

saturday, 12/13: Jess Marcotte Duo, 9 pm @ Bentley’s - 899.4300 Juan Calzada, 8 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060 Rich Ortiz, 9 pm @ Caffè Lena - 587.5577 Holiday Folk Show, 8 pm @ Cantina - 583.0022 Rusty Edge, 7 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952.7177 Bad Chaperones, 10 pm @ Caroline Street Pub - 583.9400 Karaoke, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 Cole Broderick, 6:30 pm @ Fifty South - 884.2926 The Blackouts, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Bicycle Mary Trio, 9:30 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Gang of Thieves, 9 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Jam for Tots Benefit w/ High Peaks + more, 6 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Jon LeRoy Trio, 9 pm @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582 Knights Revival, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771 On Your Mark, 9 pm @ The Mill - 899.5253

sunday, 12/14: Dan Berggren + Ed Lowman, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Pat Decker, 3 pm @ The Saratoga Winery - 584.9463 Jazz Brunch, 11 am @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563

monday, 12/15: Chris Carey/Tim Wechgelaer, 7 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 Rich Ortiz, 6:30 pm @ Brook Tavern - 871-1473

tuesday, 12/16: Rich Ortiz, 10 pm @ Caroline Street Pub - 583.9400 Two Step Tuesdays, 8 pm @ Crown Grill - 583.1105 Open Mic with Rick Bolton, 9 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359

wednesday, 12/17: Heather Maloney, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House - 226.0014 Jay Yager, 7 pm @ Nanola - 587.1300 Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @ One Caroline - 587.2026 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

thursday, 12/18: DJ Dragonette, 8 pm @ Cantina - 587.5577 Matty Finn, 6 pm @ Carney’s Tavern - 952.7177 Open Mic, 10 pm @ Circus Café - 583.1106 New Artist Showcase, 8 pm @ Gaffney’s - 587.7359 Rich Clemens Trio, 7 pm @ Harvey’s - 583.0003 Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Inn at Saratoga - 583.1890 Joe Gitto + Dan Wanczyk, 6:30 pm @ Mouzon House - 226.0014 Er Go Blu, 6:30 pm @ Primetime Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 Lucid, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066 Celtic Session, 7 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916 Platinum Voice Finals, 7 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

Week of December 12 – December 18, 2014

fun and games

Puzzles

Across 1 In short supply 6 Basics for Dick and Jane 10 XT computers 14 Mandel of “America’s Got Talent” 15 Actress Lollobrigida 16 “La maja desnuda” artist 17 Primary artery 18 First name in advice 19 Baseball’s Hershiser 20 Amt. 21 Playskool’s Rocktivity products, e.g.

24 Mugs, e.g.

25 Old British coin 26 Clinic helper 31 Big concert setting 32 Gambler’s IOU 33 Lawyers’ org.

36 Peer pruriently at 37 Kermit’s color 39 Coffee-brewing choice 40 Boozer 41 High-fiber food 42 Longtime “Masterpiece Theater” host Alistair 43 Decree that spells things out 46 Nighttime shindig 49 TV warrior princess 50 One’s toughest critics, often, and, literally, three different words hidden in 21-, 26- and 43-Across 7 Netanyahu of Israel, familiarly 53 Internet letters 8 “Squawk on the Street” airer 56 Uses a straw 9 “Huh?” 57 Fairy tale start 10 Outfielder’s cry 58 D-Day beach 11 B in chemistry 60 Promote big-time 12 “Poppycock!”

61 Slangy turnarounds 13 Doritos scoopful 62 Poe’s “ebony bird” 22 “What can Brown do for you?” ship63 Tiny hill builders ping co.

64 Criteria: Abbr.

23 Manhattan’s __-Fontanne Theatre 65 Trapped on a branch 24 Mr. Peanut prop Down 26 Vietnam neighbor 1 Cager-turned-rapper O’Neal, 27 Golden Fleece vessel familiarly 28 Suspenders alternative 2 Old grump 29 What a hound follows 3 Haywire 30 With 53-Down, stadium fans’ rhythmic 4 “Picked” complaint motion 5 Olympians in red, white and blue 33 Yankee infielder, to fans 6 Andre of tennis 34 Ride the Harley

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See puzzle solution on page 46 35 Copycat 37 Heartrending 38 Scavenging pest 39 Cartoon explorer 41 Uncle Remus’s __ Fox 42 Monarch’s spouse 43 Tears (away) from 44 Superabundance 45 Maiden name intro 46 Slangy sibling 47 Bulb in a garden 48 Addition to the conversation 51 Attending to a task 52 Like some coffee or tea 53 See 30-Down 54 Roller coaster cry 55 Hand-held scanner 59 Vandalize

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

This Week: Languid, Limp, Limpid Languid means lacking energy or vitality.

With languid waves of the hand, they said their goodbyes.

Limpid means crystal clear.

Limpid streams are found in this mountainous area.

Limp, as an adjective, means lacking in stiffness.

The limp lettuce ruined the chef’s salad.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at davedowling59@yahoo.com

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Streaks’ Mentality:

‘If We’re Not in it Together, We’re Not Going Anywhere’

by Brian Cremo Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last season’s 5-0 loss to Shenendehowa in the Section II Division I championship game was not the way the then-defending state champions expected to go out, and it was a tough pill to swallow for head coach Dave Torres and the Saratoga Springs ice hockey team.

Starting out 2-0 this season, Torres has enjoyed what he calls a “fantastic” response by his returning players, as well as the new additions, as they embark on what will be a December filled with true tests and quality hockey.

The Blue Streaks take on traditionally strong powerhouse St. Joe’s Collegiate Institute in the opening round of the 12th annual round robin-style Don Kauth Memorial Tournament. That game is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at the Weibel Ave Rink tonight.

Saratoga will pick up again Saturday against Mamaroneck, a team consistently ranked amidst the top 15 in Division I every year, at 3 p.m.

“I packed our schedule with serious competition,” Torres said.

“Our December, we’re playing top 15 teams in the state to get us ready for the postseason.”

Shen (1-1) will also compete in the tournament, playing Mamaroneck Friday night in

Clifton Park and St. Joes at noon at Weibel.

The schedule will continue as the Blue Streaks host CBA (1-0) Wednesday before playing at Shen and against reigning Section II Division II Player of the Year Peter Russo on Friday, Dec. 19.

“We’re excited about our start,” Torres said. “Starting out 2-0 is nice to get the confidence going into this weekend in two nonleague games. We have a stretch of good hockey coming up this month, so we’re looking forward to that opportunity.”

The Streaks opened the season with a 7-3 win over Glens FallsHudson Falls-South Glens Falls in a game when 11 players had at least one goal or assist.

“Our scoring is very spread out,” Torres said. “We do have a first line that expects to have a good season, but when they’re down, we expect to have a lot of secondary scoring.”

Torres added that the 201415 team “absolutely” has a different identity.

“I don’t like to compare teams, but these guys are hungry,” Torres said. “It’s tough getting beat so bad in the sectional final last year. The kids know you have to work for what you get and we’re working real hard to get back to Union College for the sectional game.”

That identity is spearheaded by this year’s three captains— senior defenseman Ian Frey, senior

The 2014-15 Blue Streak gather on the ice during practice Monday at the Weibel Ave Ice Rink. Photo by MarkBolles.com

forward JT Rafferty and junior forward Elliot Hungerford.

“Our three captains—they’ve been getting ready for the season and beyond,” Torres. “These guys, they’re three state champions and they’re just setting the example for the rest of the guys.”

In short, Torres has three individuals for captains who he describes as “ultimate team guys.”

Junior Danny Hobbs will start in goal tonight against St. Joes, as Hobbs and Tom Fornabia are being rotated on a game-by-game basis.

This weekend’s tournament is in memory of Don Kauth, who passed away in the World Trade Center, during 9/11. A husband

of a teacher at Saratoga High School, Kauth had a son on the boys varsity team at the time and a daughter, Kathleen, who went on to represent the U.S. women’s national hockey team.

“Don Kauth is someone I knew in the hockey world, I knew all of his children, I worked with his wife for 24 years,” Torres said.

“Don was a great guy who was dedicated to the community, dedicated to his family and dedicated to hockey. We continue the tournament in honor of him.”

As far as what it will take for this year’s team to get back to where the program was two years ago, Torres had one word: selflessness.

“What it takes is being selfless and putting the team first,” Torres said. “It’s something we’ll learn along the way and something the new guys might not be used to when it comes to our system and the concept that we try to teach at this level, which has been very successful in the past. They’ve heard about the way we do things, but they have to actually be a part of it to learn it. It all starts with the team-first mentality, the family mentality that if we’re not in it together, we’re not going anywhere. I think they’re buying into it. It’s going to take some time, but we have a couple months to put it all together.”

Register for Marathon, Half-Marathon at Fleet Feet Sports MALTA — Fleet Feet Sports will launch its Fleet Feet Distance Project Marathon and Half-Marathon program this month to prepare dozens of runners for spring races in 2015.

To lead the program, Fleet Feet has engaged Mark Mindel, an experienced runner and retired coach, who led Averill Park’s successful high school running program for many years. Adidas has signed on as the sponsor for this distance training program.

An information night and opportunity to meet Mark Mindel will be held Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet Adirondack (at The Shops of Malta, Route 9, 37 Kendall Way). Runners can complete required registration

forms at that time or stop in the store Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Twice-weekly training sessions will start from Fleet Feet Adirondack on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m., beginning next week. Due to the winter holidays, the first three Thursday workouts will be held on Tuesdays, December 16, 23, and 30.

In addition to group sessions, participants will also receive a weekly training plan for solo runs, geared toward their goal race distance.

As part of the program, Fleet Feet will include special support for the Kingston Classic marathon and half-marathon on April 19,

including tent amenities and race day coaching, although program participants are free to train for any spring race of their choosing.

All registered participants must have a completed medical waiver, safety vest and head lamp to participate in the workouts. As this is not a beginners’ program, runners should be comfortable running 6-8 miles at an 11:30 per mile pace or faster before the sessions begin. The cost of the program is $175 for the 16-week duration, and includes an Adidas training shirt.

“Our overall mission at Fleet Feet Sports is to help people of all abilities get the most out of their running,” said Charles Woodruff, co-owner of Fleet Feet Sports. “Our

training programs at every level take people through a structured approach to prepare for a goal race, giving them all the mental and physical tools they need to be successful.

Mark Mindel will be an outstanding leader of our longer-distance training programs. With over 30 years of experience as a high school coach, Mark has coached state champions and many scholarship athletes, and encouraged runners of all abilities to do their personal best.”

As a runner, Mindel recently ran his 48th consecutive Troy Turkey Trot, the only runner able to make that claim. His record for the Schenectady Stockade-athon shows similar tenacity, having raced it 39 consecutive years.

Fleet Feet Sports offers a complete array of training programs for athletes of all abilities and all aspirations. In addition to the marathon/ half-marathon program, the Faster Farther program readies runners for a 10K or 15K race, with registration beginning Jan. 2for a mid-February start. Several other programs support walkers and beginning or returning runners. These will start later in the winter and details will be announced in January. More information on all programs is available by calling Fleet Feet Adirondack at (518) 400-1213.

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UAB Will Drop Football…Why?

by Damian Fantauzzi for Saratoga TODAY The University of Alabama at Birmingham has made the announcement that it will drop football as one of their Division I athletic programs.

University President Ray Watts, who met with the players and coaches before the announcement was made two weeks ago, had this to say: “The fiscal realities we face— both from an operating and a capital investment standpoint— are starker than ever and demand that we take decisive action for the greater good of the Athletic Department and UAB,” Watts said in a statement released by the university. “As we look at the evolving landscape of NCAA football, we see expenses only continuing to increase. When considering a model that best protects the financial future and prominence of the athletic department, football is simply not sustainable.”

Legion Stadium is the home field and it is about to become the elephant in the room, the campus!

UAB is the first major college program since Pacific in 1995 to shut down their football program.

Watts also pointed out that they needed $22 million to upgrade their stadium and in the next five years it should cost the school $49 million to sustain the football program, which includes the stadium.

What about the players and football staff? Where do these hapless souls go and what do they do now?

Head coach Bill Clark, who has 2 years left in his contract of $500,000 a year, said, “This is one of the most difficult days that I have ever had to endure in my personal as well as my coaching career.” He went on to say, “I am absolutely heartbroken for my

players and my assistant coaches.”

UAB is a member of Conference USA, which has a history of schools that in earlier years looked to drop football. Schools like Tulane, Rice and Western Kentucky considered dropping their expensive football programs, but all decided that it was in the best interest of the school to maintain their football teams.

Some of these colleges were even considering moving either to Division I-A, or Division III. In retrospect, they all came to the conclusion Legion Field, sometimes referred to as the “Old Grey Lady,” is soon to become an American artifact like the Colosseum in Rome. that their institutions needed a football program to keep its collegiate environment, the athletic department’s budget Birmingham, from alumni and A $22 million, one-time upgrade which is also an attraction of pro- sheet. A few years down the road, local citizens expressing their will- to its football facilities—with a 10 year bond—it’s roughly $2.5 spective students to their campuses, UAB could wonder why it’s not as ingness to donate money. million annual payment. If UAB Watts insists that killing attractive to students.” which is a big draw.

This came from a Dec. 8, 2014 football was not his goal. His wants to grow and be a school that In relationship to Conference USA, the University of Alabama- article from the New York Times, main reason behind this decision attacks quality students, football Birmingham, by dropping foot- written and researched by Zach is that football is just too expen- teams and especially winning ones, sive. The math is: 85 players times are highly-effective University ball, might have jeopardized their Schonbrun and Ben Strauss.

What about the players? The an estimate of $52,000 a year marketing tools. membership and commitment to There is so much more about school will honor the athletic schol- per player, an estimate done by the league.

There is also concern from arships for all of the players and the the organization of CarrSports, this story that I just don’t have the which includes all of the cost per space for, but to finish this topic off-shoots of the football program, coaches will be paid their salaries.

Makes you wonder, if you individual, not just room and here’s what needs to be considered. like the marching band and the cheerleading squad. Many are on have to pay these people, why board, and tuition. This equals The school will lose $1.2 million from Conference USA, and could some sort of financial assistance/ not keep football in place, at least $4.4 million a year. be dropped from the league. In I question that price tag.

I think for another couple of seasons? aide from UAB. The university is also cutting bowling and rifle pro- There have been protests by a it’s extremely overestimated. An in- 2011-12, UAB received $1.65 milgrams, a combined expense that large number of the student body state student pays $15,000 a year lion in contributions, mainly from would save the college $400,000 to and the players, which includes and out-of-state is $22,000. Where football boosters.

They get money from TV cheerleaders and marching does $52,000 come from? $600,000 a year.

And, according to Andy contracts for football and there Dan Rascher, a sports eco- band members.

I’m not sure what the deal is Schwarz, who writes for Vice Sports, are many other dollars coming nomic professor at the University of San Francisco said colleges with honoring any scholarship or that cost estimate by CarrSports is from outside sources that could be lost, like apparel and concesoften underestimate the posi- partial scholarships of the band out in left field.

He says that UAB can afford sion revenue. tive impact of athletics, both in and cheering squad. I will guess Finally, what happens to the the way they account for athletic that the school will have to honor football. He states, in his article about Alabama-Birmingham foot- supporting merchants from the surspending and other financial ben- these awards.

I understand the economics ball, that the question isn’t hav- rounding community? These peoefits teams provide.

“Football does have an effect that UAB and Watts are facing, but ing the money or not having the ple are left out in the cold.

This is a losing scenario on admissions, enrollment and I wonder if there was enough of an money; it’s making smart investfor the University of Alabamadonations,” he said. “It’s hard effort to reach out to alumni and/or ments versus dumb ones.

Is football a good investment? Birmingham, and a non-productive for schools to wrap their arms other prominent supporters?

There are many articles and As an institution, UAB brings in a move by UAB’s Board of Trustees around things like this because they don’t necessarily see them on editorials in the local press in little more than $1 billion annually. and Administration!

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Community Sports Bulletin Jr. NBA Scores — Town of Wilton Recreation (12/6/14) Division 1

Division 2

Warriors 28, Mavs 8 Warriors: Caleb Casey-14, Tobey Diulio-6 Mavs: Braylon DuMortier-4, Thomas Quinn-2

Bulls 28, Spurs 18 Bulls: Jackson Reynolds-13, Noah Karam-8 Spurs: Brendon Young-12, Kiersten Holub-6

Knicks 19, Bulls 18 Knicks: Antone Robbens-9, Bryant Savage-4 Bulls: Brandon Saunders-6, Andrew Austin-5

Blazers 47, Celtics 12 Blazers: Charles DeRizzo-18, Frankie Laniewski-14 Celtics: Kyle Hull-3, Lucas Ferro-2

Warriors 50, Heat 21 Warriors: Aidan Holmes-19, Jordan Catone-15 Heat: Cullen Vanwagenen-8, Josh Sanders-5

Heat 20, 76ers 18 Heat: Ryan Farr-14, Jaden Viger-6 76ers: Ollie Bolduc-10, Calvin Curtis-4

Mavs 25, Heat 18 Mavs: Elijah Woods-12, Charles Yates-12 Heat: Brandon Stimpson-6, Tanner Wilson-6

Nets 47, Clippers 28 Nets: Grayson DuMortier-16, Shamir Shaffe-10 Clippers: Cameron Woodard-8, Brett Beckwith-7

Thunder 30, Knicks 26 Thunder: Jesse Kuzmich-8, Aidan Rosettie-6 Knicks: Cyrus Kelly-6, Adam Daoui-4

Celtics 30, Rockets 28 Celtics: Carl O’Callaghan-10, Garrett Myers-9 Rockets: Sam Munro-11, Jacob Ring-5

Rockets 33, Spurs 14 Rockets: Killian Munro-10, Kameron-8 Spurs: Samuel-5, Jack Rothstein-4

Division 3

Knicks 31, Wolves 15 Knicks: Joshua Foley-10, Bryce Emery-6 Wolves: Luke Britton-9, Garrett Hedge-6

Bulls 35, Knicks 32 Bulls: Kevin Amberger-12, Colm Niesz-9 Knicks: Ethan Mania-9, Timothy Barrett-6

Join Upcoming Rec Center Ceremony for Moore, Parker SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission announced a dedication ceremony honoring the current Saratoga Springs youth basketball league coordinator George Parker and former volunteer basketball coach Landon Moore.

The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Saratoga Recreation Center (15 Vanderbilt Avenue in Saratoga Springs). It will begin with a greeting from Mayor Joanne Yepsen at approximately 10:30 a.m.

The dedication ceremony

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will feature guest speakers sharing their wonderful stories of George and Landon.

Landon Moore was an original Recreation Commission member from 1977 to 1988. In 1968, Landon began his volunteer coaching for the biddy basketball program, totaling 41 years in all. The Recreation Commission will be naming a Recreation Center basketball court the Landon Moore Court in his honor.

George was a volunteer coach for the basketball program from 1975 to 2009. Today,

George is still involved in the basketball program, serving as the basketball coordinator, a position he has held since 1992.

The Recreation Commission will be honoring George Parker by naming the Recreation Center gymnasium the George Parker Gymnasium.

Please help celebrate these two outstanding individuals by joining them on Dec. 20. For additional information, contact the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

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Division 4 Thunder 32, Wolves 13 Thunder: Mathew Myers-15, Luke DeRizzo-6 Wolves: Anthony Sudigala-4, Jonathan Irons-3

Springettes Have Dominant Showing in Glens Falls Invitational

GLENS FALLS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA Springettes Gymnastics Team attended the Glens Falls Christmas Invitational Gymnastics Competition on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The Springettes had a great start to their year, placing first in the team competition in levels 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8. The level 6 team placed

second in the team competition.

Teams in attendance included the Glens Falls YMCA, the Saratoga Regional YMCA, the Watertown YMCA, Stepping Star Gymnastics, Twist and Flip Gymnastics and Trudeau’s Gymnastics.

Individual all-around winners from Saratoga were: Sophie Hrebenach at level 9, Courtney Kirshe and Abby Moller at level 8, Emily Fisher at level 7, Katy Hawthorne, Ava Dallas and Erika Bonser at level 4 and Brooke Giacchetta at level 3.

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2014 Albany-Saratoga Speedway Season in Review MALTA — The 2014 season was another successful one for Lyle DeVore and the Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

The Saratoga County facility completed its third season under DeVore’s leadership and with the news breaking in November that it has now been purchased by 2015 NYSSCA Hall of Fame inductee Howard Commander. Many more seasons are sure to follow.

The Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified division once again saw Garden State icon Brett Hearn be crowned king of the fourth tenths of a mile oval. Hearn piled up nine feature wins in route to his seventh track title and third straight. This marks the second time that Hearn has won three straight titles at the track, he previously did it from 2004 through 2006.

Marc Johnson kicked off the 2014 season on April 18 with his fourth career DIRTcar Modified feature win at the track. Johnson would have a consistent season at the Great Race Place and followed up the opening day win with another on July 30. His fifth feature win came as the companion 35 lap feature, which was part of the rescheduled Big Show event.

Hearn would go on a tear that propelled him to the top of the standings early. He picked up the win on April 25 and then grabbed the checkered flag the next four weeks in a row. Hearn owns the record for most consecutive feature wins in a row at Albany-Saratoga; he set that record of six in 2002. He came up one win shy of equaling that record on June

20, when Kenny Tremont, Jr. put the famous 115 in victory lane.

The Jet returned to victory lane on June 27 with Peter Britten winning the next two features on July 4 and 11. In between Britten’s wins came the Brett Hearn promoted Big Show, which unfortunately fell to rain and was postponed to July 30. Tremont returned to victory lane on July 18 while Pennsylvania’s Jeff Strunk picked up his first career track win on July 25.

The Doctor of DIRTcar Modified racing, Danny Johnson brought the lion’s share of the Big Show money back to his Rochester home when the race was completed on July 30.

Over the final five weeks, Hearn cemented his championship with three more feature wins.

Tremont picked up another win on August 15 while Mark Kislowski brought the crowd to their feet with his second career win on August 22.

Hearn was crowned champion with Britten, Johnson, Tremont and Ronnie Johnson completing the top five in the final Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified point standings.

Kislowski finished sixth with Keith Flach, Matt Delorenzo, Don Ronca and Elmo Reckner completing the top ten. The 2014 Upstate GMC Dealers DIRTcar Modified division averaged 29.21 entries per event. A total of seven different drivers won events in 2014.

The Sportsman division once again saw huge car counts each and every week. On average, 54 total sportsman competitors pulled through the gates each week and once

again they were split into the regular Sportsman division and the Limited Sportsman division. The breakdown would see 33.75 drivers call the regular division home each week and 20.44 in the Limited division.

A total of 13 different drivers won Sportsman events during the 2014 season with Jeremy Pitts repeating as track champion. Cody Bleau finished second with Hunter Bates third, Derrick McGrew fourth and Jack Speshock edging Scott Duell for fifth. During the season three drivers picked up their first ever feature wins – those include Joey Scarborough (April 25), Jake Scarborough (July 11) and Jon Miller (August 29). Joey Scarborough backed his spring time win with another on July 8.

The Sportsman division highlighted the final event of the season on September 12. The Northeast Crate Nationals is one of the biggest Sportsman events of the year for the division. In the end Tim Hartman, Jr. picked up the event win.

During the season the special

Featherfoot Warrior Series for the Sportsman division was held. This series within the regular schedule would see Jeremy Pitts pick up the title over Connor Cleveland, Cody Bleau, Nick Lussier and Joey Scarborough.

In the Limited Sportsman division Pete Jeske, Rob Maxon and David Emigh all won three times during the season and had to move up to the regular Sportsman ranks. Colin Bokus won two times; however, it was his third overall in the division and likewise had to move up. A total of ten drivers won feature events in the Limited division.

Rob Yetman claimed his second straight DIRTcar Pro Stock track championship. On the heels of three feature wins, Yetman brought home the title over sophomore driver Byron Wescott, Kenny Martin Jr., fellow three time winner Kim Duell and Dan Older, Sr. The division would see ten different drivers pick up feature wins with an average car count of 18.11. Only two drivers— Nick Stone and Bernie

Companion—were able to win backto-back feature events.

In the Don Don’s Delights Street Stock division, Randy Miller won nine feature events; however, the track championship went back to Vermont with Bill Duprey. Miller finished second in the final standings with Jason Meltz, Scott Lawrence and Damon Anderson completing the top five.

Joining Miller on the feature winners list for the 2014 season were Duprey, with five wins, Josh Coonradt with three wins and Frank Monroe with a single win. On average a total of 18.53 drivers were on hand weekly.

Dave LaBarge and Steve Ryan were crowned the Greg’s Towing and Repair Four Cylinder track champions. LaBarge claimed the Single Cam crown over Brett Horlacher and Robert Garney. Ryan was victorious in the Dual Cam division over Pete Vila and Ken Stager.

For more information on the Albany-Saratoga Speedway, log on to the track website at www.albanysaratogaspeedway.com.

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Black Horses Look to Start Season 5-0

Dante Langley glides to the rim for the currently undefeated Black Horses. Schuylerville will open their regular season Foothills Council schedule on the road against Broadalbin-Perth. Schuylerville lost to the Patriots in the opening round of the Section II Class B tournament last season before Broadalbin went on to advance to the championship game. Photo by MarkBolles.com