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THE AMERICAN DREAM One Young Man's Journey to Citizenship by Veronica Zabala Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS/ MEXICO — In 2008, 14 year-old Eleuterio Martinez Ramirez, or Ele, arrived in the U.S. Speaking no English, he set off on a journey that would see him master the language, gain scholarships, a college degree, and working on a project to change the future of recycling. The reason for his journey? To search for a better future. Hailing from the small village of La Sabana, Copala in Oaxaca,

Mexico, Ramirez came to Saratoga Springs and was assigned a guardian to help his adjustment to the U.S. Through a program put on at the backstretch, he learned English, and began to pursue higher education. Ramirez attended Skidmore College, and studied Documentary Studies, Anthropology, and Math, with the goal of becoming an engineer. “To me, art and science are not separated, but related by how they help us understand and solve important problems in society,” he said. See Story pg. 11

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Eleuterio Martinez Ramirez with local school children in his home village. Photo provided by Eleuterio Martinez Ramirez.

Cuomo Yanks VLT Aid From Saratoga Springs ALBANY — More than $2 expected to receive $2,325,592 in million that Saratoga Springs had VLT Aid revenue in 2020. been annually receiving as a host The costs offset include those associty of Video Lottery Terminals ciated with public safety, explained at Saratoga Casino, has been Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. yanked from the “In Saratoga state’s 2020-2021 The city expected to receive Springs, thousands $2,325,592 in VLT Aid Executive Budget, of guests visit the revenue in 2020. Gov. Andrew Saratoga Casino Cuomo announced this week. Hotel to gamble and otherwise Established in the 2006-2007 NYS budget, the city has been receiving between $2-$3 million dollars per year to assist with costs associated with hosting Video Lottery Terminals. The city

enjoy the casino’s facilities. Unfortunately, the influx of visitors puts additional strain on the city, and particularly on the Saratoga Springs Police Department,” Woerner said, in a statement. See Story pg. 9

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Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Neighbors

snippets of life from your community INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos

Who: Cassie Wilusz Where: Revolution Cafe, Schuylerville Q. When did you start Revolution café? A. We started in 2016 in a rented location by the post office. We quickly outgrew it and found this location to purchase. It used to be my church school growing up. We would leave school on Wednesday afternoons and the nuns would come and get us and walk us to church school, up until the third grade. Q. Where are you originally from? A. Born and raised in Schuylerville. I went to college in Oregon and ultimately graduated out of the University of Colorado. Q. What brought you back? A. I decided I wanted to move back to be closer to family. I worked in a corporate job until I realized it wasn’t worth all of what I had to give up for it, and decided to start a business. Q. What are some of people’s menu favorites? A. The Panini’s, the burgers and probably the burritos are the most popular items. But at 2:18, it would be chicken tenders and fries – for the kids getting out of school. Q. Why the name Revolution Cafe? A. I came up with the name because it was a turning point in my life. It felt like a good, string name. Now everybody’s coined it: The Rev. Q. How has the village changed since when you grew up? A. It’s become more progressive and evolved, predominantly with women-run businesses. I feel like we have become this little hamlet outside of Saratoga (Springs). We rely on each other and lean on each other to help raise our families and our kids. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Q. What would you like to see in the village in the future? A. I would love to see all these kids graduate and go on to do amazing things and then come back and bring their trade(s) with them back to the village; to be able to see a little bit more of an infrastructure where essentially we wouldn’t have to leave it at any point. And I think we’re getting there. Q. What record would you take with you if you were to be stranded on a desert island? A. Beatles Anthology. Yeah. Has to be.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

NEWS / LETTER TO THE EDITOR

CCE Equine Hosts Saratoga’s Annual Horsemen’s Social SARATOGA SPRINGS — Equine professionals and enthusiasts mark your calendars for the Annual Horsemen’s Social on Friday, February 21 from 6:309:30 p.m. at The Saratoga Winery, 462 NY-29 Saratoga Springs. This social networking was created by the CCE Equine Leadership Committee to encourage horse people of all disciplines to gather and discuss the state of the industry and foster relationships within the equine community. Participants can expect a wonderful BBQ meal and drink ticket, along with great conversation, guest speakers and silent auction to benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Training Center. The Training Center supports yearround educational programming,

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as well as many 4-H Horse Clubs and their events. Please call 518-885-8995 to register for the Horsemen’s Social by February 8. There are limited spaces available, and no walk-ins. Cost of tickets are $35. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu, call 518-8858995, or visit their website www. cceequine.com or Facebook page at facebook.com/cceequine.

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The most recent letter to the editor by a former school board member reads that she “hoped the divisive rhetoric over school safety would abate.” Let’s be clear that the safety of our children, staff, educators and administrators is never an issue to move past, nor is it “rhetoric.” This former BOE member mentioned the myriad of district children facing isolation, bullying and intolerance while at the same time, stating that these are of much more concern to her than the “rare possibility” of a mass shooting. Unfortunately, the perpetrators who commit these heinous acts are by and large, individuals who have suffered from the aforementioned problems. Often times the criminal is someone who has been the victim of bullying, isolation or a known “outcast.” Moving towards another school board election we need to understand that prevention and protection are not the same thing. Continuing with increased mental health services and environments of inclusivity are key. Bullying should be eradicated and met with zero tolerance. However, protection is the only viable solution should a tragedy befall our community. I sincerely hope that our current, and future, BOE members do not see the issue of school safety as “rhetoric,” as that would be at the detriment and peril of our students and community. - AMY BARINGER

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — In an effort to sustain both the First Night and July 4th fireworks displays in downtown Saratoga Springs this year and into the future, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has created a Saratoga Springs Fireworks Fund. The Chamber is now seeking local businesses that want to see First Night and July 4th fireworks displays continue to become a sponsor or to make an online donation. All sponsorship funds and donations to the Saratoga Springs Fireworks Fund are tax deductible as charitable donations. This is your chance to make a difference! The funds donated will be used solely to put on the

First Night fireworks. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

fireworks this year on First Night and July 4th and hopefully for years to come. To donate, please visit secure.givelively.org/donate/ saratoga-county-foundation-inc/ saratoga-springs-fireworks-fund.

Food donation delivery made to the Saratoga County EOC. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club 5th Annual "Because Hunger Doesn't End With the Holidays" food drive collected a record amount of food for local food pantries in Saratoga on Saturday, January 18. Partnering with the Golub and Hannaford Corporations, the club collected donations at four area Price Chopper, Market 32 and Hannaford stores. All of the donations received were shared equally with seven area pantries, including the Franklin Community Center Pantry, Wilton Food Pantry, St. Clement's Church Pantry, Saratoga EOC

Pantry, Shelters of Saratoga Pantry, Presbyterian Church Pantry and Salvation Army Pantry. In total the club collected approximately 7,500 pounds of food and monetary donations of $330! The monetary donations will go toward the Saratoga Springs School District School Lunch program. The Lions are especially grateful to the tremendous outpouring of support from members of our community! Your donations will go a long way toward restocking the shelves of our food pantries, which many fellow members of our community rely on.

Fire & Ice Bar Returns ROUND LAKE — For the fourth year in a row, The Mill on Round Lake defies the bleakness of winter with their 30-foot Fire & Ice Bar. Fire pits will be available to keep customers toasty warm as they enjoy the frosty surroundings, including ice sculpture shuffleboards, and corn hole. Patrons can also retreat to a cozy spot by the indoor fireplace. Creating the longest ice bar in the Capital Region is a Herculean event requiring 10,000 pounds of ice and countless hours of planning and set-up. Charlie “The Ice Man” Jones and his sculptors bring the event to life and The Mill staff does everything from making ice shot glasses to stacking firewood in preparation. Installation of the ice bar will be Jan. 29 around 4:30 p.m. and usually takes two to three hours.

The Fire & Ice Bar will be open only six days, but the novelty has made this time of year one of the busiest at The Mill. Speciality cocktails will range from an Artic Cosmo to Sex on a Snowbank. Moscow Mules, bottled beer, wine and ice shot glass shots will also be served, as well as hot drinks such as Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie and Hot Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The drink menu will be available via the website’s What’s Happening homepage section: www.myfavoritetaverns.com The Fire & Ice Bar will be open as follows: Friday, Jan. 31 • 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 • 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 • 2 – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 • 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 • 2 – 10 p.m.

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COURT Timothy W. Duncan, 41, of Milton, pleaded Jan. 16 to two counts burglary in the seconddegree, a felony. Sentencing scheduled March 19. Clinton H. Waddell, 37, of Greenfield, pleaded Jan. 16 to criminal contempt in the first-degree. Sentencing scheduled March 19. Benjamin T.M. Fedd, 41, of Schenectady, was sentenced Jan. 13 to two years in state prison, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Robert C. Gahan, 31, of Green Island, was sentenced Jan. 9 to one year in jail, after pleading to felony DWI in Wilton. Dillon J. Ball, 25, of Fort Edward, was sentenced Jan. 9 to one year in jail, after pleading to an aggravated family offense, a felony, in Saratoga.

Rebecca A. LeFevre, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 10 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI. Rory L. Graham, 59, was convicted Jan. 13 in absentia by a Saratoga County jury of a series of counts of an indictment regarding incidents in the town of Galway on Feb. 6 and March 4, 2019, according to county District Attorney Karen Heggen. The jury found Graham guilty of: criminal contempt in the first and second degree, two counts of aggravated family offense, aggravated harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child. Graham, who was out on bail pending trial, fled the county court’s jurisdiction prior to the scheduled court date, Heggen said. Graham was accused of violating a criminal court order or protection in place regarding his ex-wife, and of subjecting his ex-wife and daughter to domestic violence over a period of years, Heggen said. Sentencing is scheduled March 12.

POLICE Dustin Quiron, 35, of Galway, was charged Jan. 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding. Trevor Keniry-Thompson, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 10 with unlawful possession of marijuana, and operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps. Sean Avery, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 7 with misdemeanor DWI, and a vehicle equipment violation. Joseph Sims, 51, of Middle Grove, was charged Jan. 11 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI, refusing to take a breath test, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Donald Hoffman, 48, of Schuylerville, was charged Jan. 11 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joe Oliver Elliot, 96, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Home of the Good Shepherd. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 15, 2 p.m., at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church. Memorial donations may be made to Presbyterian New England Congregational Church or the American Heart Association. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard J. Farrell, 74, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020. Calling hours are Friday, January 24, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Mass will take place Saturday, January 25, 2020, 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Eleuterio M. Ramirez celebrates his recent citizenship with a group of Saratogians who helped him along the way. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Jan. 17, Eleuterio M. Ramirez gained his U.S. citizenship after arriving in the U.S. in 2008. With the help of a kind group of Saratogians, Ramirez graduated with a degree from Skidmore College in 2018, and currently works for Global Foundries. To read more about Ramirez’s remarkable life, go to page 11.

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CITY NEWS SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor Meg Kelly will hold Saratoga Springs’ State of the City Address 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the City Center. City Council member Commissioners will also be invited to share information regarding their respective departments. A presentation and discussion of the public draft of the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) was conducted this week. The UDO brings together the city’s land use regulations

(Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Standard Construction Details) and its policy documents (Open Space Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and the Urban and Community Forest Master Plan) into a coordinated, user-friendly document in accordance with the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Public comment will be accepted through Feb. 7. A draft of the UDO may be viewed on the city’s website at: www.saratoga-springs.org/2077/ Unified-Development-Ordinance.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Two Fine Art Paintings from the Marylou Whitney Collection Going Up for Auction

Mahmoud Being Saddled For The Derby, 1936, Sir Alfred Munnings - estimated in excess of $3.5 million – is one of two paintings from the collection of Marylou Whitney being auctioned by Sotheby’s this month. Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Later this month, Sotheby’s 19th Century European Art auction will offer two exceptional Sir Alfred J. Munnings paintings from the collection of the late Marylou Whitney. The live auction, which begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 31, includes Sir Alfred J. Munnings’ My Horse Anarchist - estimate $200,000 / $300,000, according to Sotheby’s. and Mahmoud Being Saddled for

the Derby, 1936 - estimated in excess of $3.5 million. The latter painting was commissioned by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III, a horse breeder, to commemorate his record Derby Victory with the horse Mahmoud. Aga Khan was a shrewd breeder, and his family had been associated with horses since sixth century Arabia. With the advent of World War II, Aga Khan accepted a bid

from an American consortium, led by Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” Whitney, for the purchase of Mahmoud in 1940. Mahmoud became the star stallion at the Whitneys’ farm in Kentucky and a horse who sired one of the most important lines in modern American racing. For more information about Sotheby’s 19th Century European Art Auction, go to: www.sothebys. com/en/buy/auction/2020/19thcentury-european-art?locale=en.

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Congressman Tonko’s Horseracing Integrity Act Introduced at Saratoga to Get Hearing Next Week

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Cuomo Yanks VLT Aid From Saratoga Springs continued from front page... “VLT Aid is used to alleviate some of that cost. Cutting this aid will be a significant burden on cities like Saratoga Springs across the state, and I am committed to ensuring that it is restored in the final 2020-2021 enacted budget.” “It goes without saying that this would be a significant loss of revenue to the city,” Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan said, in a statement. “This is not the first time the Governor’s Executive Budget and the State have pulled back on VLT revenue.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce announced it will hold a hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 28. on U.S. Rep Paul Tonko’s bipartisan Horseracing Integrity Act. Tonko, a Democrat representing the 20th Congressional District, announced the legislation last August at Saratoga Race Course, accompanied by leading figures in horse racing. The U.S. horseracing industry exists under a diverse patchwork of conflicting and inconsistent rules governing medication policies and practices across 38 different racing jurisdictions. The bipartisan bill authorizes creation of a non-governmental anti-doping authority governed by representatives of all major constituencies of the industry and responsible for implementing a national, uniform medication

program throughout the sport, according to Tonko. The bill is cosponsored by Republican Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky and supported by the New York Racing Association, the Humane Society of the U.S., American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Welfare Institute, the Water Hay Oats Alliance, the Jockey Club, as well as others. “Establishing a single, national approach to medication testing with strong independent oversight and enforcement will help ensure the long-term viability of this sport of kings,” Tonko said, in a statement. “The stakes for this legislation are high, especially in regions like ours with historic ties to an industry that contributes billions of dollars and supports thousands of jobs in the New York economy each year, much of it at and around our legendary Saratoga Race Course.”

It has been decreased at least once and eliminated before - only to be re-instated at a substantially decreased amount.” In 2009, Saratoga Springs was scheduled to receive approximately $3.8 million in video lottery terminal aid for hosting the then-named Saratoga Gaming & Raceway. Shortly before it committed to its 2009 budget however, the city was informed of then-Gov. David Paterson's proposal that those numbers were to be cut in half. At Saratoga’s other track, where harness races have been

run since 1941, the season was extended in 1978 to include winter racing, and the venue began to host recreational events and music festivals to make ends meet. In early 2004 the video gaming machines, also called video lottery terminals, or VLTs, arrived. The $2,325,592 impending loss in aid represents nearly 5% of the city’s $48.7 million 2020 operating budget. Madigan said that she will be contacting members of the Senate, Assembly and Governor’s office, and ask Saratoga Springs council members to do likewise.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday Jan. 15, a group of students from Warrensburg and Mayfield Central Schools visited Prestwick Chase to speak to residents about growing up, their careers and their lives today. The students were part of a lifespan/ human development

class that is taught at both schools. The residents also had some questions for the students in return: they wanted to learn what life was like for the students today, and their plans for after school. Student visitors included Zach Carpenter, Liam Edmeunds, Chris Lambeth,

Serena Stewart, Alexia Insonia, Olivia Dunn, Navae Aponte, Lilliana Powers, and teachers Maryellen Seaman and Stacie Anastasia. Prestwick Chase residents were Marian Peterson, Walter Blair, Bruce Conroy, Pat King, Jane Rydzynski, Ellie Strack and Doris Ludwig.

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THE AMERICAN DREAM One Young Man's Journey to Citizenship continued from front page... While at Skidmore, Ramirez was able to travel back to his home village as part of an internship program. He was able to assist at a local school, Centro de Integracion Social 28, and began a community based photography program to help students learn about photography, and to explore his own Triqui culture. “The Triqui people are one of the pre-Colombian indigenous groups that live in the southwestern of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, who are still preserving their culture through their native language (called Triqui), beliefs and art,” explained Ramirez. This internship became a photo project that was then put on exhibition at the Skidmore Case Center. The project, entitled, “Ventana a mi Comunidad (Window to my Community)” ran in the fall of 2018, and featured photos of local school children, landscapes, adults and daily routines of villagers. After graduating from Skidmore in May of 2018, Ramirez was able to visit his hometown again with help from the Anne Palamountain Award. This time, he was able to continue his efforts in teaching local school children, and brought 15 tablets and other materials to help assist them. Despite all of this, Ramirez has no plans of slowing down: he currently works as an Associate Technician at Global Foundries, and has big plans for the future. “My goal for this year while working at Global Foundries is to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering through a program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,” he said.

Ramirez is also currently working on a recycling and solar project. “This project got my attention because I noticed that many rural areas in my homestate, especially in my community, don’t have recycling companies that take our plastic, so instead people just dump it out in the rivers or burn it, and this is very bad for the environment,” he explained. “I visualized that bringing this project back home can have a positive impact on not just the community, but to the environment as well.” Ramirez said that installed solar panels could help power schools and clinics in his home community. “This is essential to me because many teenagers, like me or under 18 year-olds, quit school because of the lack of resources that the school and/ or the government don’t provide every year,” he said. “Therefore, I want to set up the goal to work on these projects and not just give back to my community, but inspire the young Triqui generation [to see] that everything can be done through the knowledge that they can gain through education, and to truly appreciate it because any ideas can be achieved by knowledge, and also determination and sacrifice.” Throughout his journey, Ramirez has a large group of supporters throughout the community, ranging from professors, coworkers, and friends. “Few individuals have manifested their fear and used it to propel themselves forward down a virtuous path,” said Ramirez’s former professor, Bernardo Ramirez Rios. “Eleuterio Martinez Ramirez is one of the few individuals I know who has overcome tremendous

adversity and will continue to shape the story of the United States of America in a righteous way.” Another friend and supporter, Michelle Paquette-Deuel, Director of the Pre-College Program at Skidmore, has known Ramirez for 10 years. “When once asked why he [Ramirez] studied tirelessly as a Skidmore student, he explained that he carried on his shoulders the hopes of all those who had helped him to get there, that he couldn’t let them or himself down,” stated Paquette-Deuel. “His achievements reflect his steadfast work ethic and sacrifice on behalf of others and the future of his dreams—a future that now includes his U.S. citizenship. Eleuterio’s story entails an epic

Photo from Ramirez’s “Ventana a mi Comunidad” exhibit.

journey, but it is the measure of his character that is most remarkable.” Ramirez’s large group of supporters was able to help him celebrate a momentous occasion, when he officially became an American. “I recently obtained my citizenship yesterday [Jan.17], which was the most remarkable day of my life because to me it represents not just a great accomplishment that I did, but it also represents all the people that have supported me through this

long journey,” said Ramirez. Ramirez will continue to give back to his hometown, and to his new community in the U.S. “I witnessed many conditions that pushed me to leave when I was younger like poverty and lack of resources to enhance students’ learning,” he said. “I felt privileged to have all the opportunities that I gained through my education and just to be here in the USA, but I wanted to give back these opportunities to other students that don’t have it.”

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON SPA 15 Red Barn Dr., $488,031. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Andrew and Jennifer Desantis. Kasey Pass Unit 33, $240,671. Brookview Court Inc./ Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Robert Kearns. 555 Goode St., $390,000. Alan Feuer and Barbara Sperling sold property to Mark Hopper and Susan Hennessy. 153 W. High St., $201,075. Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Victor Sosnowski and Amy Jones 1347 W. High St., $50,500. Della O’Donnell (by Admin) sold property to Stand By Me Properties LLC.

28 Pine Grove Ave., $220,000. Brian Scribner and Kimberly Fortune sold property to Catherine Bonga. 8 Red Barn Dr., $445,000. Barbera Homes Kelly Farms LLC sold property to Ryan and Tara Szczesniak.

CHARLTON 26 DeGraff Rd., $345,000. Nancy Salisbury sold property to Carrie Casabonne. 1407 Cosgrove Dr., $510,132. Bordeau Builders Inc. sold property to Jamie and Lauren Mattison. Dawson Rd., $85,000. Stanely and Jacqueline Miller sold property to Matthew and Kristen Nathan. 20 Jolly Rd., $251,750. Scott and Holly Gould sold property to Dean and Jacqueline Pitts.

CLIFTON PARK 55 Redfield Park, $350,000. Frank and Theresa Izzo sold property to Lizhen Weng. 989 Main St., $475,000. Nine Hundred Eighty Nine Main Street Associates LLC sold property to Hag Enterprises LLC. 35 Knollwood Dr., $432,500. Joseph Romano sold property to Zoe and Frank Montanaro. 326 Moe Rd., $100,000. Gordon Just sold property to Joseph and Daniel Griner. 29 Parkland Court, $305,000. Karyn Thompson (as Trustee) sold property to Dorothy and Mario Forte. 3 Maureen Court, $318,000. Robert and Anne Dippoliti (as Trustees) sold property to Patrick and Lisa Akard.

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3 Hilltop Hollow Dr., $373,000. Jonathan and Jeanine Lea sold property to Katherine and Jason Bless. 00 Route 146 and Miller Rd., $1,000,000. V and R LLC sold property to Clifton Park Meadows LLC.

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GREENFIELD 433 Alpine Meadows Rd., $40,000. Carol Osborne Macica sold property to David Kirchhoff.

3 Brittany Oaks, $467,000. Melodye Eldeen and Marc D’Aquila sold property to Benjamin and Marlena Cooley.

24 Russell Rd., $169,000. Kimberly Hewitt sold property to Walter Hunter.

CORINTH 305 Palmer Ave., $145,220. Dean Bartlett sold property to Joshua McCarroll. 5 Ryans Ridge, $219,500. Babson Homes LLC sold property to Robert Crist.

32 Hack Rd., $170,000. Charlotte Hrdlicka (by Agent) sold property to Amanda Zimmermann.

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5038 Jersey Hill Rd., $188,000. Francis Rosania sold property to Douglas and Linda Brooks.

106 Ashdown Rd., $210,000. Mark Sharp (as Trustee) sold property to Anthony and Christina Falasco.

115 Pine St., $144,000. Rejean and Suzette Lescault sold property to Janna Kopacki and Timothy Shudt, Jr.

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5447 Parkis Mills Rd., $139,900. Corine Houry Kling sold property to John Gabri.

114 Eggleston St. Ext, $145,000. Jean Lamore (by Exec) sold property to Richard and Danielle Beck. 8 Fourth St., $60,000. Robert, Clarence and Michael Marcotte and Jacqueline Pillesky sold property to Robert Marcotte, II. 4839 Route 9N, $500,000. Frederick and Sigrid Koch sold property to Ziggy and Timber LLC. 156 Hunt Lake Rd., $295,000. Ann and Robert Alexander, Jr. sold property to John and Cynthia Pepper. 333 Center St., $105,000. Raymond and Elizabeth Bellon sold property to Erin Carter.

GALWAY NYS Route 29, $1000. David and Victoria Sparks and Russell Sparks (by Admin) sold property to Ryans Garage Inc. 2948 NYS Route 29, $364,000. David and Victoria Sparks and Russell Sparks (by Admin) sold property to Ryans Garage Inc.

HALFMOON 3 Tourtise Dr., $406,047. Marini Land II Inc. sold property to John Choi and Jungha Ko. 2 Larsen Place, $383,189. Marini Land II Inc. sold property to Richard and Terilynn Curtin. 22 Whites Lane, $50,000. Nancy Roberts and Cynthia Tinkham sold property to David and Nancy Roberts. 21 Bedford Circle, $395,000. Caruso Martin (as Trustee) sold property to Leslie and Arlene Lewis (as Trustees). 15 Cambridge Dr., $250,000. Melissa Marlow (Ind. and as Exec), Elizabeth Brown (by Exec), Scott Brown, and Stacy Markell sold property to Laura Laventure. 58 Mann Blvd., $366,000. Qiushi Wang sold property to Mohsin and Lubna Ahmad. 1 Schuyler Court, $188,000. Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Chen Yang and Arthur Forrest. 3 Raymond Lane, $259,500. Michael Bennett sold property to Matthew Bateman and Christine Austin. 149 Plant Rd., $150,000. Edwin Palmer (by Exec) sold property to John Rucinski. 115 Victory Way, $140,000. Gladys Balbin sold property to Karalee Mazzaferro and Francesca Vallone. 39 Stone Crest Dr., $435,000. Dinesh Koli and Deepthi Ipparthi sold property to Eric and Emily Miller.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

157 Madeline Rd., $66,000. Catherine Saracco sold property to Kevin Beaton and Jean Hudson.

243 Reservoir Rd., $228,660. Michael and Allyssa Yole sold property to Nyssa Perry.

9 Dormie Ave., $360,000. Troy and Yesnith Edwards sold property to Mark and Lauren Sheehan.

43 Huntington Way, $381,286. Brookview Court Inc./ Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Patricia Bush.

28 Reservoir Rd., $75,000. Debora Irwin sold property to Shaunn Irwin.

10 Barn Owl Place, $450,000. Zhou Fang and Danni Chen sold property to Shaun and Eleftheria Miller.

22 Barber St., $205,000. Paul and Elizabeth Gadoua sold property to David Morris.

51 Stevens Court, $40,000. Charlene Hewlett sold property to Mark and Heidi Mahay.

32 Timothys Way, $294,000. Meaghan Warner sold property to James and Kristin Little.

MALTA 3 Basswood Court, $269,000. Robert Kuttruf (by Agent) sold property to Nickolas Goupil and Sarah Merkel Goupil. 2858-2860 Route 9, $646,850. Ronald, Vincent and Gilbert Delucia, III sold property to Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Eight Realty LLC. 2862 Route 9, $203,150. Ronald, Vincent and Gilbert Delucia, III sold property to Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Eight Realty LLC. 3 Sand Spurrey Rd., $252,000. Douglas and Sandra Usher sold property to Brianna Foley. 2458 and Route 9 and Blacksmith Dr., $1,350,000. Sunmark Credit Union sold property to Saratoga Blvd. Apartments II Inc.

MILTON 19 Kristan Dr., $157,500. Benjamin Tatanus, Jr. (by Exec) sold property to Cailin Peek. 32 Dublin Dr., $180,000. James Reagan (by Co-Execs) sold property to Stephanie Scotti and Christopher Collier. 54 Malta Ave., $190,000. Adirondack Crossings, LLC sold property to Morgan Jones.

328 Stone Church Rd., $221,000. Landmark Assets LLC sold property to Xavier Altamirano.

MOREAU 18 Greenway Rd., $144,000. Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to John Liberty. 6 Circle Dr., $268,000. Brenda Morrissey sold property to Shelby Gauthier.

NORTHUMBERLAND

42A Brampton Lane, $367,200. MJP Property Development Inc. sold property to Alden Acheta. 74 Pettis Rd., $46,000. Keybank National Association sold property to Jeffrey and Shannon Beard.

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1311 State Route 9, $1,500,000. KC Business Inc. sold property to Stewarts Shops Corp.

300 NYS Route 32, $90,000. John and Monica Varley sold property to Joshua Baranowski.

2 Lewis St., $235,000. Scott Estabrook sold property to Thomas Mulligan.

0 NYS Route 29, $51,000. K4K LLC sold property to Gary Barbolt.

1 Garnet Mine Court, $60,000. Jeffrey Attanasio sold property to Corey Johnson. 28 Macory Way, $75,000. Golf Links of McGregor Corporation sold property to Charles Peterson, Jr. and Deborah Alekel.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 12 Katie Lane, $20,000. Saratoga East Ave. Assoc LLC sold property to Scott Varley. 4 Deerleap Place, $254,000. Paul Drosness sold property to Kirk Denero.

3 Sandy Blvd., $295,000. Cerrone Builders Inc sold property to Noreen Valentine.

132 Hathorn Blvd., $225,000. Nancy Jones sold property to Kirstyn Vaughn.

27 Macory Way, $75,000. Golf Links of McGregor Corporation sold property to David Dowling.

94A North St., $258,000. Julian Stallard sold property to Louis, Rosalie and Fiona Recchia.

1 Jackson Ave., $125,000. Michael and Laurie Villa sold property to Christopher Seeley.

156 Elm St., $110,000. Marilyn Gobel sold property to James Doyle.

NYS Route 50, $5,000. Northeast Kidney Foundation sold property to Schuyler LLC.

STILLWATER NYS Route 32, $362,000. Robert and Zoe Coleman sold property to Robert Gannon. 1255 Hudson Ave., $49,500. Stephen Lupi sold property to Raymond Skaarup. 19 Fathom Dr., $115,000. Ward Peek sold property to William and Bernadette Terrill. 158 Route 67, $112,500. US Bank National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Albert Goldner and Jenna Langlois.

13 WILTON 31 Dandelion Dr., $303,000. Russell and Patricia Otto sold property to Bethany Meys. 2 Cheyenne Court, $340,600. Adam and Shannon Fromma sold property to Mark Ma and Yang Peng. 45 Hearthstone Dr., $495,000. Victor and Linda Bye sold property to Adam and Shannon Fromma. 2 Pine Bark Place, $475,253. VanVeghten Construction LLC sold property to Daniel and Jennifer McCarty. 338 Gurn Springs Rd., $178,500. George and Tammy Emery sold property to Ethan and Lauren Atwood.

BUSINESS

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Saratoga County Chamber’s Leap of Kindness Day SARATOGA COUNTY — What will you do with the extra day we all get this Leap Year, on Saturday, February 29? The Saratoga County's Chamber's idea — take part in Leap of Kindness Day and do something kind for someone else. To help you participate, The Saratoga County's Chamber reached out to local nonprofits in Saratoga County and asked them for some ideas. While you can wait to deliver any items you might donate, you are encouraged to start collection activities within your workplace or organization as soon as possible to maximize your participation and community impact.

The Chamber is also inviting their members and other local organizations to share their own creative ideas for participating in Leap of Kindness Day this year. Leap of Kindness Day now happens every four years. The idea is to get as many people in our community as possible to use the extra day we all get in a Leap Year to do something kind for someone else. Our first Leap of Kindness Day was in 2016. Locally across Saratoga County, hundreds of people take part in this celebration of kindness. Some cooked breakfast or delivered lunch for first responders. Others delivered

flowers or socks to residents in local retirement homes. Local employers collected clothes, food and money for a wide range of local charities. Others acted individually sending a thank you card to someone who meant a lot to them. Beyond Saratoga County, there were more than 50 chambers in 30 states that joined the Leap of Kindness Day celebration. And now as we inch closer to Leap of Kindness Day 2020, our goal is to see that even more individuals and employers come together to do something kind for someone else using the extra day they will get on February 29.

BELOW ARE WHAT SOME LOCAL NONPROFITS ARE REQUESTING: Habitat for Humanity We are asking for the community to purchase a 2x4x8 or 2x6x8 and write a message about home ownership and/ or affordable housing on it. Please drop it off at the ReStore, at 1373 Rt 9, Moreau NY 12828. Contact Adam Feldman for details at 518-793-7484. Mechanicville Area Community Center - We could use any items, but what we are and will continue to be short on is cleaning products (laundry items, sponges, cleaning sprays, dish soap), personal care items (toothpaste, mouth wash, hand soap, full size shampoo / conditioner, deodorant) and pet supplies (dog and cat food, kitty litter, treats). Contact Megan Quillinan for details at 518-664-8322.

Franklin Community Center A major need we have this time of year is individually packaged snack items to provide snacks to our 150+ Project Lift participants, as well as hygiene items like shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels and tooth brushes. These items are even more helpful than food items because they are things that SNAP benefits do not cover. Contact Kari Cushing at 518-587-9826. CAPTAIN Community Human Services - We have four offices that could use painting at our Glenville location. Painting help or donated paint would be appreciated Contact Ava Martin if you can help at 518-399-4624.

Shelters of Saratoga Canned goods drive for our outreach program. Contact Rosemary Royce at 518-581-1097. The Wesley Community Flowers, stuffed animals, etc. for residents. Contact Greg Dixon at 518-691-1419. The Salvation Army Collecting sock and underwear donations for all ages. Contact Bree Barker at 518-584-1640. Backstretch Employee Service Team- Donation of jeans for backstretch workers at the Saratoga Race Course. Contact Nancy Underwood at 518-587-3720.

BELOW IS A LIST OF "ACTS OF KINDNESS" OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ARE PLANNING TO DO TO JOIN OUR LEAP OF KINDNESS DAY CELEBRATION. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs – Participate through the Rotary Home & Lifestyle Show by making donations of items at the show: Saturday, Feb. 29 will be socks and underwear, and Sunday, Mar. 1 will be pet items such as unused dog and cat beds, food, treats, toys and other pet paraphernalia. Bring your donations to the show and place them in the receptacle near our entry table. First New York Federal Credit Union - Collecting donations for Blue Star Mothers of America at all of their credit union branches.

The Chamber's Veterans Business Council - Collecting donations for STRIDE, a veteran organization assisting disabled veterans. The Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library - Working with CAPTAIN to collect funds to support their outreach programs, including their Street Outreach Project and Youth Shelter. Patrons can donate funds and they will receive a “frog” where they can write their name. It will be hung up on their window to create a visual frog pond. The Saratoga County Chamber's Board of Directors - Bringing fruit and vegetable platters to

the overnight staffs at the Ellis Medicine Urgent Care Center in Clifton Park, and the Albany Med/Saratoga Hospital Urgent Care Center in Malta. Please email or call the Saratoga County Chamber at 518584-3255 to let us know how people can help your nonprofit organization as part of Leap of Kindness Day 2020. Please also share what you are doing with the chamber on Facebook. Every effort will be made to thank and publicly acknowledge all of the acts of kindness taking place in Saratoga County and beyond.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Saratoga County Gets Bond Rating Upgrade SARATOGA COUNTY — Moody's Investor Service has upgraded Saratoga County's general obligation bond rating from Aa2 to Aa1, which indicated the county's financial strength and could lower its borrowing costs in the future. According to Moody's, the upgrade to Aa1 reflects Saratoga

County's continued financial strength and steadily growing tax base. The growing population and economy have led to growing property and sales taxes, which have bolstered the county's reserve position. Total leverage is modest and there are only limited plans to issue additional debt.

King Brothers Dairy Relaunch Success Story

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SCHUYLERVILLE/ QUEENSBURY — Come hear from Jan King, owner of King Brothers Dairy, and John Bolster of Reduced-Fat Design, as they share insights into the re-birth of a familyowned business. Learn how this client/designer partnership used customer insight to craft a brand promise to provide farm-fresh quality dairy to the community through home delivery, restaurants,

grocery stores and farm-based retail in Schuylerville. The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at SUNY Adirondack’s Queensbury campus. Tickets are $15, free for students and faculty, and can be purchased online. For more information, please contact the Office of Business by calling 518-681-5613 or emailing businesscentral@sunyacc.edu.

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Saratoga Hospital Adds Wound Healing Specialist SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Lee Ruotsi recently joined Saratoga Hospital as medical director of the hospital’s new wound healing program. Ruotsi has more than 30 years of experience, most recently as medical director of Catholic Health Centers for Advanced Wound Healing in Western New York. He also served as a wound care and hyperbaric medicine consultant for Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, taught in several residency programs and was program director of the Wound Care Fellowship at Catholic Health System of Buffalo. Wound healing specialists treat chronic and problematic wounds. These typically affect patients who have diabetes, poor circulation, nerve damage or other conditions, or those who have undergone radiation treatments. Elderly patients also are more likely to need wound care. “We start by identifying both the cause of the wound and the barriers to healing,” Dr. Ruotsi said. “In addition, we focus on conditions in the wound itself, applying evidence-based care to

get the wound into an optimal state of readiness to heal.” The new wound-healing program is the latest example of Saratoga Hospital’s commitment to add programs and services to keep pace with a changing community. “We are seeing a growing need for wound healing in the Saratoga region and expect that to continue to increase as the population ages,” said Dr. Richard Falivena, vice president and chief medical and physician integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “Dr. Ruotsi is the ideal choice to help us meet this need,” Falivena added. “He has extensive experience in growing and overseeing high-quality wound care programs. Equally important is the way he delivers that care, with an emphasis on dignity, respect and the human touch.” Ruotsi is board certified in wound care by the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery and in undersea and hyperbaric medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He also is certified as a wound specialist by the American Board of Wound Management.

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In addition, Ruotsi serves on the board of directors of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery and the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. He is a member of the Wound Healing Society and the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society. He also lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Ruotsi is in practice with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Wound Healing. He sees patients at Saratoga Medical Park at Malta. For an appointment, call 518-886-7568.

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City Mayor Meg Kelly, Public Safety Commissioner-elect Robin Dalton, Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan, and DPW Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco - four of the five City Council members celebrating their respective victories at GOP Election Night gathering at the Holiday Inn Nov. 5, 2019. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council will begin 2020 much as it will conclude 2019, with four of five current members returning for renewed twoyear terms following this week’s citywide election with a majority of incumbents being re-elected to their respective seats. Democrat city Mayor Meg Kelly (D, WF, I) bested Republican challenger Timothy Holmes by a greater than 2-to-1 margin, scoring the night’s largest margin of victory in local elections. See pgs. 16 & 17

Veteran of the Year Brookside S.O.S Saratoga's Own, Sid Gordon

Veterans Need Veterans to Help Veterans Sid Gordon has been awarded New York State’s Disabled Veteran of the Year award. Gordon serves as Chaplin of the Disabled American Veteran’s MarcelleNolan Chapter #158. See Story pgs. 10 & 11

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RELIGION

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch. com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9, 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Senior Center: 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7 p.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-8361 bspabaptist.org | Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August); Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford | 518-237-7370 gracewaterford.com | Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m. Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave. Saratoga Springs 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 saratogaumc.com | Services: Sunday 9, 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

Porter Corner’s United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corner’s 518-893-2289 | Service: Sunday 9 a.m

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

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

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

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st, 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); ReachChristian Education for Adults 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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

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

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon

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

Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-8730 saratogasinai.org | Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

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

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | 518-584-9107 tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton | Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd.,West Charlton | 518-882-9874 westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta | 518-583-4153 | Sunday 9 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

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Soroptimist Grants to Fund Efforts That Help Saratoga County Women and Girls SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) announces the availability of $24,000 in grant funding for organizations that support the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County. These awards, given by the club each year, should provide women and girls with access to the education, training and support they may need to improve the quality of their lives. In order to qualify, candidate organizations must reside in or serve

the needs of citizens of Saratoga County. Grants are typically awarded for programming, start-up, or capital projects. Consideration will be given to the number of people served. Individual endeavors such as pageants and competitions cannot be funded. For a grant application, visit the SISC website at www. soroptimistsaratoga.org. Applicants should send their completed application to funddistributionsaratoga@gmail. com, deadline is January 31.

National School Choice Week

Ballston Spa Teachers Receive VFW Teacher of the Year Awards BALLSTON SPA — Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 358 in Ballston Spa honored two Ballston Spa teachers during a recent awards ceremony. The Veterans of Foreign Wars offer a variety of nationally accredited awards and scholarships for both students and teachers. Megan LaRowe, a fifth-grade teacher at Gordon Creek Elementary School, and Dan Hornick, a Social Studies teacher at Ballston Spa High School, were awarded the Smart/ Mahar VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award from the local post. The VFW annually recognizes the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America’s history and traditions effectively. Teachers who promote civic

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responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates for this award. Congratulations to the Ballston Spa teachers receiving

Benefits of Reading •Sharpens Your Mind

•Expands Vocabulary

•Lowers Stress

•Improves Memory, Focus & Concentration •Enhances Imagination

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

NATIONWIDE — January 26 – February 1 will be National School Choice Week; this special week offers families around the country a look at all of their children’s options for education. Several options in New York State exist and they are: Traditional public schools, which is free for all children; Charter public schools, these are also free to attend, they provide traditional education with freedom to innovate; Magnet schools, also free to attend and they tend to

focus on specific themes such as performing arts or mathematics; Online public schools, not free and parents considering this option would have to go through a private institution; Private schools are rarely free to attend but some offer scholarships, they may be faith-based; Homeschooling is permitted in all 50 states and does not cost anything. There will be 2,300 statewide events happening during National School Choice Week to highlight each education option. For more information visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com for a list of events in the area.

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this notable recognition. Information about all of the scholarships and programs the Veterans of Foreign Wars have to offer can be found at VFW.org.

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Vocal Scholarship Competition CAPITAL DISTRICT — The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS), under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its 23nd annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two

scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a BHOS concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study

of singing in college. This year's audition will be held on Sunday, April 5 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills. Details and applications can be found a www.bhos.us/award/. Deadline is March 7, 2020.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

BSHS Student Artwork Featured at the Saratoga All Stars Exhibition

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Announces 2020 Scholarship Opportunities SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is proud to announce that scholarship applications for over $32,000 in awards are now available. These awards are available to graduating students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic School, The Waldorf School as well as home instructed students pursuing post high school academic and vocational programs. The range and number of scholarship offerings has been expanded and will be awarded based on the applicant field. The scholarship categories include both two- and fouryear Academic Programs and a

vocational/technical post high school program. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation-Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship is a new $10,000 scholarship this year. This scholarship is in memory of Lion Jack Berkowitz. The award will be given to the top scoring applicant in the 4-year Academic Program category. Additionally, Academic Program scholarships are also available in the amounts of $5,000 for four-year college programs and $2500 for two-year college programs. Students enrolling in a Vocational/Technical or licensed post-high school program are invited to apply for a $2500 scholarship.

Finally, Leo Club seniors who have been members of the club for a minimum of 2 years are eligible to apply for a $2500 Leo Award Scholarship. Application forms are available at saratogaspringslions. com/scholarships and at each eligible school’s Guidance Office. Applications must be completed and submitted to respective guidance offices or they may be mailed to: Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Attn. Scholarship, PO Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and postmarked by March 15. For more information, please contact Lion Rick Tunison at: rtunison@saratogaspringslions.com

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BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa High School students were recently selected to exhibit their work at the annual Saratoga All Stars Art Show. Their work is on display from January 11 – February 8, 2020 at the Saratoga Arts Center with the work of other students from throughout Saratoga, Fulton & Montgomery counties.

Students who had their artwork selected for the show include Mason Malpass, Leah Thimineur, Lindsey Warner, Shelby Whitney, Alexys Donnley, Brandy Walosin, Savannah Ingram, Lexi Lumley, Sarah Helly, Mallory Czimbal, Anna Harmon, and Sabrina Hu. Additional information is at www.saratoga-arts.org/exhibitions/ upcoming-exhibitions/.

Launching Pad Presents Frozen Jr. in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA — Launching Pad Productions, the Ballston Spa Middle School drama club, presents the musical Frozen Jr. as this year’s annual production. It is perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Frozen Jr. will be performed by a cast of over 50 students with another 60+ crew members putting the show together behind the scenes. Performances will be held on Friday, January 31, Saturday, February 1, Friday,

February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m. There will also be a matinee performance at 1 p.m. on February 1 and 8. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased at the door before each performance. In conjunction with Launching Pad Productions, the Rotary Club of Ballston Spa will be in the lobby before each performance collecting nonperishable food items for their annual Spread the Love Food Drive to benefit food pantries in Ballston Spa. Please consider bringing a few non-perishable food items with you when you come to enjoy Frozen Jr. The show is directed and produced by Middle School teacher Joseph Shaver; choreographed by Sarah VanAernem; music directed by Laurie Huck; scene and lighting design by Patrick Ferlo; and costumes by Melissa Glastetter and Dawn Nolan. Please contact the Ballston Spa Middle School for additional information at 518.884.7200 or visit the website at www.bscsd.org.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

EDUCATION

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL

My name is Reyna and I am a student at St. Mary’s School, Ballston Spa in the Fifth Grade. I have been coming to St. Mary’s School since kindergarten and my brother, Rafe, is in the First Grade. I really like Fifth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Hurley, is really nice. She lets us read quietly and also she reads books aloud to us. She reads books like Wonder. The important message from the book is to not judge people. You should compliment them on their features and respect them. We are challenged a lot in school. We read hard books and learn a lot. My favorite subject in school is P.E. because I like to be active. We play basketball and I’m on the CYO team. I like being on the CYO team because people have really good sportsmanship. I am a member of St. Mary’s Student Council. The Student Council members help with special events and prayer services. Being the oldest in the school means that we are role models. One of my favorite events is our annual Thanksgiving feast when the whole school gathers together to eat a full Thanksgiving meal. I also enjoy our annual Christmas concert. This year I got to play Mary in the pageant. I was so happy that I was chosen. It was memorable because it was my last Christmas concert. I like St. Mary’s School because of the teachers. They are really nice, friendly and always say “hi” to me. This is important to me, because the teachers really know all of the students in school. I remember when I was in kindergarten, (I can’t believe I was that little) Mrs. Lauda always gave us a book. It was a chapter book and I was able to read it to her and the whole class. We get to celebrate Christmas and Halloween. Being in a Catholic school, you get to express your religion. You wouldn’t be able to have a Christmas concert at some other schools, because you can’t celebrate God. You get to go to Church and celebrate Mass. I made my First Communion here and Reconciliation. The students are really nice. My class has been together for a long time. Everyone is really close and we care about one another. I’m going to miss everything about St. Mary’s when I graduate. My younger brother will still be here though, so I’ll get to come back! Our Mission at St. Mary's School, Ballston Spa St. Mary’s School provides a quality Catholic elementary education (Pre-School through Fifth Grade) guided by the Gospel’s spirit of love within an atmosphere of academic excellence that nurtures the growth in holiness and wholeness for each child. At St. Mary's School we assume the positive, strive for excellence, never stop believing and prepare to be amazed every day!

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EDUCATION

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

SARATOGA CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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In the social sciences, we use a healthy balance of work and play to foster life-long problem-solving skills. This year, one particular focus students have been exploring is close reading strategies across the curriculum; with both non-fiction and literature to gather evidence and explore meanings and debate our findings. We’ve developed creative projects with our findings to make our work relevant for today and for future middle level skills. Students look forward to coming to class every day and I look forward to working with my eager, diverse and interesting middle level learners!

Hello, I'm Dan Curry! There are two defining forces in my life that inform my actions and beliefs. One is Catholic education. Since 1998, it has been a part of my life. In high school at Catholic High, I met my wife. The small class sizes and the confidence it gave me might have played a role in that. We o even got married at St. Mary's pr to o church in Waterford, where I Ph spent many hours as an elementary student at the connecting school. Currently I teach at SCC and see how beneficial Catholic schools are from the other end. The sense of community that SCC has is rooted in the Catholic tradition of unconditional love for our neighbors. This sense of community and understanding informs my history teaching. To better understand the present, we need to explore the human experiences of the past. With the rise of global militarism and nationalism in 2020, we studied World War 1 and how both impacted the lives of those involved in the war. To illustrate this for my students, I have them create their own first-person character from Britain that would be old enough to fight in the war. We reenact the battle of the Somme in the gym to determine if their characters survived. Afterwards, students write a historical fiction about the character's experiences. These stories give further insight on war, and on the enduring issues of nationalism and militarism. Every day it is a blessing to engage in these relevant and complex topics with the strong community our school creates.

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Middle level learning is where it’s at! I have been teaching ELA, Writer’s Workshop and World History in the middle school levels at SCC for the past five years and fourteen overall in my teaching career. Specifically, life in the 6th grade is a time of transition, discovery, independence and full of learning. As a middle school community, we work together to not only grow in our academic knowledge, but also build social skills and expand our spirituality. We utilize different strategies, including technology and 21st century learning approaches to develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration skills and perseverance. On a daily basis, students work together to find solutions to problems and are challenged at the highest level.

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Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

EDUCATION

ST. CLEMENT’S SCHOOL

Visitors will then have the opportunity to experience our STEM Expo. You will receive a STEM Passport Book to have stamped as you participate in STEM stations around the gym. Each station is something that our students use in their STEM and Technology classes throughout the year. The stations are:

• Virtual Reality (VR) You will take a tour of the Galápagos Islands and the animals that live there using our school’s VR headsets.

• Augmented Reality (AR)

Here visitors will “hold in their hands” a human body and be able to examine and learn about the organs in their bodies. They will also be able to “hold in their hands” the solar system to study the planets up close.

• Stop Motion Animation

Visitors will be creating movies using small figures and vehicles by taking pictures and moving the figures for each frame. Students in the school use apps as well as a green screen to create movies and animations.

• Robotics

At this station, you will be coding Dash Robots to follow a maze using the Blockly coding language. In addition, you will be creating your own robots using Cubelet blocks that Sense, Think, and Act.

• Science of Flight

Create hoop gliders to take home to study the science of flight.

• Makey Makey Music

Play music on Bananas and Marshmallows using one of our school’s Makey Makey kits. The Makey Makey kit is an electronic invention tool that allows students to connect everyday objects to computer programs using a circuit board and alligator clips.

• 3D Printing

Students will show off some of their creations using our 3D printer including bubble wands, mini golf clubs, and models of prosthetic hands. It is sure to be a great evening - and will provide everyone with a look inside our school to see how our students are being challenged and prepared to live in our ever-changing world. Come and learn with us… imagine the possibilities! FYI: Be sure to stop by the Main Concourse of the Empire State Plaza to view student artwork which will be displayed throughout the week of January 26.

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Catholic Schools Week enables us to share information about the many opportunities available to all students who attend St. Clement’s School, a school Centered on Faith and Family. This week we feature a special event, our Science Fair & STEM Expo. Join us during Catholic Schools Week on Tuesday, January 28, between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. for an exciting evening of activities. Visitors will be able to view our Science Fair where our students will display science experiments on topics of their own choosing that demonstrate their inquiry skills and knowledge of the scientific process. Visitors will be encouraged to ask our young scientists questions about their experiments.

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Food

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Moon Cycle Seed Company offers Naturopathic Remedies SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wilton Mall | Food Court

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett unless noted.

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Photo courtesy of Moon Cycle Seed Company.

Sarah Avery of Moon Cycle Seed Company

rowing up with six sisters, it’s no wonder that Sarah Avery took an interest in women’s health. In addition to being a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a focus in Women’s Health and Medical Therapeutic Yoga, Avery is also a vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Her business, Moon Cycle Seed Company, is a seed cycling subscription service to help women rebalance their hormones and establish healthy body cycles.

This might be your first time hearing about the concept of seed cycling – it is for many people. That’s why Avery loves to explain to customers how it works. “It made sense to come to the farmers’ market with this product; being at the market makes it much easier for me to answer customers’ questions in person. Those connections are invaluable.” Avery’s first experience with seed cycling came forth out of her own struggles with women’s health issues including worsening PMS symptoms after discontinuing hormonal birth control. “A friend of mine told me about the practice of seed cycling which is an easy and natural way to get nutrients in the body to help women rebalance their hormones,” says Avery. Seed cycling helps balance estrogen and progesterone by supplying the nutrients of four seeds (pumpkin, flax, sunflower, and sesame) in a specific combination daily. The blend correlates with the phases of the menstrual cycle, follicular and luteal. Avery’s symptoms were markedly alleviated by seed cycling, and she started sharing her practice with other women in her life. Because seed cycling involves grinding the seeds to help the body’s

absorption of nutrients, some of her friends were hesitant to put in the effort. “I figured that I could make it easier for everyone, and so Moon Cycle Seed Company was born,” says Avery. The subscription service offers eco-friendly packages of pre-ground seeds for the two different parts of the cycle. All you have to do to reap the benefits is sprinkle the seed blends in dishes such as smoothies, yogurt bowls, salads, and soups. In the future, Avery hopes to venture into ready-to-eat seed squares and possibly hormone-balancing herbal teas. At the farmers’ market, we know all about how a healthy, varied diet can benefit your health. Besides your purchase at Moon Cycle Seed Company, many of the natural, whole foods at the farmers’ market may contribute to a healthy hormone balance, such as leafy greens, fatty fish, and sweet potatoes - all currently in season at the farmers’ market. The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.

Makes 1 Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup almond milk

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 apple*, peeled and cored

• 2 TBSP pumpkin/flax blend*

• ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt* (preferably organic) or 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp honey* or maple syrup*

• 2 tsp coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Enjoy! NOTE: Ideal for cycling phase #1 with the pumpkin and flaxseed blend. Follicular phase foods include high protein for giving muscle building blocks and high-fat foods along with good sources of folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin E to nourish the follicle. Recipe and Recipe Photo courtesy of Moon Cycle Seed Company.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Food

Back Cutting to the OldEdge Grind

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

How to to s e P e k Ma Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Hello my Foodie Friends !

• 1/2 a clove of garlic • 3 good handfuls of fresh basil

In kitchens throughout the world, there is one piece of technology that has been the same since the Stone Age: the mortar and pestle. The mortar and pestle is one of the most primitive kitchen tools. You place ingredients in a bowl usually made of stone or ceramic and them pound them with a tiny club. Why should every good cook—and everyone who loves herbs—own and use at least one mortar and pestle? Several reasons include: from history; the ceremony of using ancient tools and the joy of knowing the rhythm of how they work. For celebration: food feeds both body and soul, and the act of preparing it should be a pleasure, not a chore. And finally, for quality: there is a depth of flavor to spices and fresh herbs prepared this way that you just can’t get from a food processor. Mortars and pestles have been used for crushing and blending seeds, roots, herbs, and other foods. This dates back to prehistory, although information on their origins is hard to find. It’s only logical that early man and woman picked up the nearest rock and used it to crack open the nuts they gathered. Eventually they found similar tools to grind seed or grain into a powder, so that they could mix it with water to form a gruel and grind herbs and roots to flavor it. Here’s a list of cooking tasks you can accomplish with a mortar and pestle:

together in the larger sized units. Then mix in some olive oil to make super fresh and flavorful pesto.

• Grind your own peppercorns and spices including cinnamon sticks, coriander, and cloves.

The mortar and pestle is available in a wide variety of sizes and can be found made of ceramic, glass, porcelain, wood, metal, granite, marble or bamboo. The advantage of a using a mortar and pestle rather than an electric grinder or food processor include easier (as in no) assembly required, less noise and easy cleanup — no small parts or sharp blades to wash.

• Remove cardamom seeds from their pods and then crush to use in Indian cooking. • Grind sea salt to the fine texture of popcorn salt and season your movie night treat. • Crush whole dry chilies into flakes. • Crush capers to use in homemade tartar sauce recipes. • Smash fresh peeled ginger to use in Asian recipes. • Crush some flax seeds to release their benefits and add to yogurt for a nutritious breakfast or snack. • Crush lavender to use in baking or potpourri. • Crush herbs and seeds to make medicinal teas. • Make fresh, homemade nut butters. • Turn fresh garlic cloves into a paste and spread on Italian bread with olive oil for some intense garlic bread. • Crush some fresh basil, garlic and pine nuts

One of the most classic uses of the mortar and pestle is for pesto. Combining the flavors of basil, pine nut, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil can make a wonderful pesto to add to pasta, spread on a sandwich, or eat by the spoonful. When it comes to making pesto, you can’t go wrong with a pestle and mortar. You could make it in a food processor, but you just won’t get the same flavors as when you’re pounding and crushing all that lovely basil by hand. Cooking can be fun! No matter how long you have been cooking, there is always something new to learn. The mortar and pestle may take a little elbow grease,

• a good handful of Parmesan cheese

• extra virgin olive oil • Optional: a small squeeze of lemon juice

• a handful of pine nuts

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Peel and chop the garlic. 2. Pick and roughly chop the basil leaves, discard the stalks. 3. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese. 4. Put a frying pan on a medium heat and add the pine nuts. 5. Keep an eye on them and toss frequently until just starting to turn golden and smelling fantastic. 6. Pound the garlic with a little pinch of salt and the basil leaves in a pestle and mortar - you may need to add the basil leaves in batches if your mortar isn’t big enough. 7. Add the toasted pine nuts to the mixture and pound again. 8. Tip into a bowl and add half the grated Parmesan. 9. Stir gently and add a little extra virgin olive oil - you need just enough to bind the sauce and get it to an oozy consistency 10. Have a taste and season with salt and pepper, then add most of the remaining cheese. Add a little more oil and taste again. Keep adding a bit more cheese or oil until you are happy with the taste and consistency. You may like to add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to give it a little twang, but it’s not essential - try it with and without and see which you prefer but it is the tool that will not fail you. Go back to the old grind for a while, stepping away from modern technology and use the mortar and pestle for your incredible culinary creations. Stop at Compliments to the Chef; your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to get your “cool” Tools for Cooks. Remember; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

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Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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• Hot Turkey Sandwich • Butternut Squash • Warm Cranberry Crunch

• Chicken with Orange Glaze Sauce • Brown Rice • Key Biscayne Blend Vegetables • Pineapple

• Baked Ham with Pineapple Sauce • Mashed Sweet Potatoes • Cauliflower • Apple Cup

Birthday Special! • Meatloaf with Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Broccoli • Frosted Cake

• Hearty Beef & Vegetable Soup • Oyster Crackers • Warm Biscuit • Brussels Sprouts • Orange Whip

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

LOCAL BRIEFS

Chowderfest Join us for a day of live music, family-friendly activities and, of course, a wide variety of chowders. Come enjoy samples of chowder from local restaurants in Saratoga Springs at the 22nd Annual Saratoga Chowderfest on February 1, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Once you taste them all, you can vote for your favorite. Part of Winterfest, Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year and the perfect activity for a cold winter's day. Stroll through downtown Saratoga and purchase a $1 cup (3 oz. serving) of chowder from as many participating establishments as you'd like. Some restaurants will be offering classic varieties, while some may be serving original, unique concoctions. Traditionally, over 80 vendors participate, including Saratoga County's best restaurants and caterers. Chowderfest is organized by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau. For more information visit www. discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest AARP/TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for lowand-moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS. TaxAide preparers are trained in federal and state tax regulations and are certified by the IRS. Free tax preparation services will be available from February 1 through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www. aarp.org/findtaxhelp or call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance. The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk Held on Sunday, February 2 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Registration ends on January 30. Go to www. saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup. 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.dionwmacsnowshoe.com Seventh Annual Chocolate Festival The 7th Annual Chocolate Fest is taking place on First Friday, February 7, from 6-9 p.m. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs will compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample sized chocolate offerings in up to 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These chocolate treats will be judged by a panel of our First Friday Fanatics as well as our visitors in Fan Favorite competition. Visitors can pick up a ballot form at any participating business and head to their favorite "Sweet Spot" shops, restaurants, and chefs to sample a $1 chocolate taste. While savoring these chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including art gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and special promotions and sales just in time for Valentine's Day. A complete listing of all events can be found at Ballston.org. Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race A snowshoe race on February 8 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, located at 80 Scout Rd. in Gansevoort. Age 65 and Over and 12 and under. Free lunch for athletes, volunteers and guests. Go to www.saratogastryders. org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup.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. dionwmacsnowshoe.com Annual Sweetheart Dance The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 8; at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga

Springs. By popular demand, the Band GRAVITY will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins with cocktails/ appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m. - midnight. This year’s Valentine raffles will again benefit the local CODE BLUE Shelter initiative. The Ladies will be raffling off wonderful baskets that they create with donations from the community and our generous Auxiliary members; including our popular Lottery Basket. This year’s entree choices are Prime Rib, Chicken Parmesan or Risotto (with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes & zucchini), served with tossed salad, rolls, and corn. Strawberry Shortcake will be served buffet style all for only $35.00 per person. Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise. You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with dinner and “GRAVITY” to entertain with lots of dancing from 9-12 for the reasonable price of $35.00 per person. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis with seating limited. RSVP to Barb Ash (518) 584-0694, cell (518) 879-8713 or bash2@nycap.rr.com with your entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted. Pajama Party Fundraiser for Pediatric Oncology It’s a pajama party at the premier award-winning Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs and you’re invited. The event will be on February 8, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. Proceeds will support our yearround programming for local pediatric oncology patients. Pajama attire encouraged. For more information on how to support, get involved and/or register, go to: ballsfest.org. February Break Drama Camp February Break Drama Camp at the Malta Community Center is now open to students ages 7-15. All campers will be involved in character selection, costuming, acting and performing our work for invited guests the last day of class. Older actors will also have the opportunity to learn backstage and stage management skills (if interested). Camp also includes theater games, crafts, acting skills

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020 and fun. This camp, headed by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young, runs Tuesday – Friday, February 18 - 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for additional information or register online at www.MaltaParksRec.com. Sweet Sound of Song The Saratoga Chamber Players will hopscotch across the globe on March 1 at 3 p.m. with 3 outstanding artists at the United Methodist Church, Henning Road & 5th Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Soprano Charlotte Dobbs, bass baritone Andrew Padgett, and pianist Renana Gutman will take us from Dørumsgaard's Norway to Fauré's France, from Rachmaninoff's Russia to John Ireland's England and to the United States of Barber and Williams. The musicians will explore the poetry of nature through song with the piano in a significant role. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $20; and students $15. To purchase tickets, visit www. saratogachamberplayers.org.. Bus Trip to Turning Stone Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY on Monday, March 16. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m.or American Legion, Schuylerville at 6.45 a.m. and returns approximately 8:30 p.m. Can play Bingo or Casino Bonus. Cost is $10 for Senior members or $15 for non-members. Please mail check to PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329. Vendors Wanted for Stop and Shop Wilton Emergency Squad is having a Spring Stop and Shop on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the General Schuyler Building, 901 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY. Looking for vendors. We usually have approximately 40 vendors, raffles, refreshments and much more. Contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709. Crafter Wanted An experienced crafter, to teach Ballston Area Seniors various crafts, on some Tuesday mornings at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. If interest, call Madeline at 518-5877076 for details.

Bus Trip to Niagara Falls Still seats available for the Olde Saratoga Seniors Bus trip to Niagara Falls, two nights three days on Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30. Package includes round trip transportation, 2 nights’ accommodations at the Sheraton Niagara Falls, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, 1 is a dinner theater, admission to the Herschel carousel factory, 1 ride on the carousel, 1 day of local Guide service, admission to the Niagara adventure theater, admission to the Maid of the Mist. Stop at Seneca Casino, stop at the Niagara power Vista, and baggage handling. Price for double two people in room, two beds $588 each. Total payment due by March 31 but must sign up as soon as possible. For an itinerary and additional price for one, three or four people per room, contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329. Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting throughout the area during 2020. Please try to visit these venues an support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, will host a one-woman show in the Center Gallery during February titled "From Abstraction to Flow" by artist Valerie Wolf. Her works will feature many bright colors to lead us through the long winter. NBT Bank, 9 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park is hosting artist Carol Winterton during January and February. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., will show the works of artist Faith Weldon for January and February. Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte. 9, Malta is hosting artist William Daisak during January and February. Ballston Area Seniors Chorus We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. We are a fun group who rehearse a program which we then take out to local nursing and rehabilitation homes, who are always delighted to sing with us. We rehearse on Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Milton Community Center. Come and join us.

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This Week’s Events: JAN. 24 - 30 family friendly FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Route 32 South of the village of Victory 4:30 – 7 p.m. | All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518695-3917. Every Friday through April 10.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 The Myth & Allure of Beekeeping The Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 11 a.m. Bees have captivated the human imagination for millennia. Join us as Galway resident and beekeeper, Farial English, takes us back through time for a look at man's relationship with the honeybee and its most desirable products, honey and wax. There will be honey for tasting! For more information visit www.galwaypubliclibrary.org

9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Osteria Danny will be returning this year to defend their title of "Best Chili" for the 3rd time. In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life. More information is available on saratogaclayarts.org.

2020 Cabin Fever Luncheon Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Join Cabin Fever for a celebration and dynamic discussion of the largest expansion of democracy in the history of our country. This year's event will feature the meaningful turning points and key women shaping the suffrage movement - and what it means for key issues facing women today. Taking the form of a fireside chat, the discussion features four distinguished

speakers in a forum moderated by the president of SISC, Tammy Arquette. Cost is $75. For tickets, visit soroptimistsaratoga. org/cabinfeverattend.

Family Sensory Story, Dance & Play Series National Museum of Dance, Alfred Z. Solomon Children's Wing, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | On the fourth Saturday of each month, children ages 4–7 will explore celebrated Hall of Fame members' styles of dance and learn about their lives through movement. The series will highlight George Balanchine & Ballet, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson & Tap, Alvin Ailey & Modern, and Frankie Manning & Lindy hop. The cost is $10 for one child with parent or $5 for National Dance Museum members and Play Pass members for one child with parent. For more information and to register contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at 518-5842225 x 3004 or tours@dancemuseum.org. Reservations are necessary by January 24.

Strength Training for Runners Clinic 37 Kendall Way, Shops of Malta Plaza, Malta 1 - 2 p.m. | Fleet Feet Malta will host a free Strength Training for Runners clinic at its store. Matt Goodemote of Goodemote Physical Therapy and FysioFit PT, both in Saratoga Springs, will present the free demonstration. Strength training can improve running performance as well as help to prevent injuries. Visit fleetfeetalbany.com.

Turkey Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Turkey, stuffing, potatoes and veggie, soup and homemade desserts. Adults $10, children (5-12) $5. Takeout and delivery available. For more information call 518-793-1152.

Kids Gala

Saratoga Central Catholic School's Winter Gala 2020 Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 6 – 11 p.m. | Our Gala is open to all, tickets must be purchased in advance. An enjoyable evening of cocktails, dinner and dancing with fun raffles, a photo booth, and a live auction. Open Bar: 6 – 10 p.m. Plated Dinner, Live Auction and Raffles. Music provided by Cool Cat Entertainment. This year we have brought back our 50/50 Raffle. You could win up to $12,000. Saratoga Central Catholic School appreciates your generosity and support. The Winter Gala directly benefits our students through improvements and enhancements. For more information or to purchase tickets and/or raffle tickets, please visit our website at saratogacatholic.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs (made to order, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free, $10 for carry out.

Indoor Craft & Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27 PreK Nature Hour

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6 years old) where we use 6 – 9 p.m. | Our first annual Kids Gala will children’s love of nature to teach simple have a DJ with dancing, games, and crafts! concepts. Adults are expected to attend. The evening will also include pizza, ice This is an outdoor program so please cream, and an outstanding cupcake and come dressed for the weather. We will go candy bar! Formal attire encouraged. You on a short walk, do a simple nature craft, don't want to miss this red-carpet event! and have a healthy snack! Registration is Pre-register before the event for discounted ticket rates: Children under 12-years-old are required. For information or to register $20 and adults $10. Day of tickets will be $25 email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call the Park & Preserve Office at 518-450-0321. for children under 12 and $15 for adults.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Science on Tap Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 6:30 p.m. | Dr. Daniel Peterson, Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Skidmore College, will give a presentation on “Exploring the relationship between confidence and accuracy in eyewitness memory.” Admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www. sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 2020 Winter Storytellers Series SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the 12th annual storytellers series every Wednesday through Feb. 26. This week features storyteller Betty Cassidy with “Magic Moments.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Academy at 518587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all

Comedy Educates: #SocialJustice Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room | 7 – 8 p.m. Beck Krefting, Skidmore professor and former stand-up comic, discusses the role of charged humor in the service of social justice--historically and now--in addition to exploring contemporary writings that use charged humor to educate. This includes Trevor Noah's Born a Crime, which leverages humorous incidents from his life to educate and bridge cultural divides. This program is inspired by our SaratogaREADS! book selection. Co-sponsored by MLK Saratoga and Saratoga Pride. No registration required.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Dining with Diabetes Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room | Noon – 1:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstrations and samples will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. Presented by Diane Whitten, Community Nutrition/ Health Educator of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Registration is required by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 247.

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SPAC: Three Country Steely Dan• Steve Winwood Megaticket Concerts Summer Tour at SPAC in June SARATOGA SPRINGS — Concert promoter Live Nation has announced three upcoming concerts that will stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the shows will go on sale individually at later dates. A Country “Megaticket” three-show package goes on sale Friday, Jan. 24 and is available for a limited time at Megaticket.com.

The Concerts: JULY 12: 107.7 Gna Countryfest starring Brantley Gilbert with Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Lauren Alaina and Big Sky Country.

AUG. 28: Chris Young with Scotty McCreery and Payton Smith. SEPT. 5: Lady Antebellum with Jake Owen And Maddie & Tae. TICKET PACKAGES: Gold: $325, secure the same reserved seat to all three shows in sections 1-14, plus fast lane access. Silver: $225, secure the same reserved seat to all three shows in the rear lower pavilion or balcony, plus fast lane access. Lawn: $79, spend an evening on the lawn with a ticket to all three shows, plus fast lane access.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Steely Dan, with Steve Winwood will play amphitheaters across North America in 2020 on the Earth After Hours summer tour. A concert will be staged at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 30. Steely Dan was formed nearly five decades ago and has captivated millions of fans for years with a unique fusion of jazz-rock. The Grammy award-winning group became renowned for their multifaceted, one-of-a-kind

horn and guitar arrangements on singles like “Reelin’ In The Years,” “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” “Dirty Work,” “Do It Again,” and a slew of others. Walter Becker, guitarist, bassist and co-founder of Steely Dan died in 2017. Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Winwood began his prominent career over 50 years ago and has sold over 50 million records. A primary figure in Rock ‘n’ Roll, Winwood has helped create some of the genre’s

most celebrated achievements. He is beloved for a countless number of hits like “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Back In The High Life Again,” “Arc Of A Diver,” “Higher Love,” and so many more. Winwood, who has had a successful solo career, has been a member of a series of legendary bands: Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith, among them. Ticket price range: $29.50 $149.50 and go on sale Saturday, Jan. 25 at www.livenation.com and Ticketmaster.

Tonko Announces $85K in Awards to Capital Region Arts Programs; Skidmore Jazz Among Recipients Bringing the Funk: Cha Wa tearing it up during Day 2 of Saratoga Jazz Fest 2019. Watch this space next week for an anticipated lineup of artists' announcement for this summer’s two-day event. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — An announcement is anticipated this weekend regarding the lineup for the 2020 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The festival is the fifth longest-consecutive-running jazz festival in North America. Initially founded as “the Newport Jazz Festival at Saratoga” the weekend event was renamed Freihofer’s

Saratoga Jazz Festival in 1998. With an inside seating capacity of 5,200 and lawn seating of 20,000, the two-day, two-stage festival continues to be one of the largest jazz music events in North America, beloved by audiences for both the remarkable annual line-up of international jazz talent and the spectacular setting at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the idyllic Saratoga Spa State Park.

ALBANY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced last week that four Capital Region organizations are being awarded a combined $85,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts to support their efforts to foster music, arts and culture. “Our Capital Region heritage, culture and economy stand on the shoulders of countless local artists, innovators, visionaries, and the organizations that encourage and support their work,” Tonko said, in a statement. “Fostering a strong Capital Region creative economy supports great arts and culture here, but it also means more good jobs, stronger growth and

innovation, and adds a precious measure of vibrancy to the fabric of our communities.” Organizations receiving funding: • Media Alliance, Inc, also known as the Sanctuary for Independent Media, in Troy, is being awarded $15,000 to support a series of multidisciplinary artist residencies. • Albany Symphony Orchestra in Albany is being awarded $25,000 to support the American Music Festival. • Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs is being awarded $20,000 in funding to support the Skidmore Jazz Institute. • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy is being awarded

$25,000 to support an artist residency and commissioning at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). Established in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that provides funding to programs to promote equal participation in the arts and development of creativity to communities throughout the country. For this round of funding for FY2020, the agency approved 1,187 grants totaling $27.3 million. The National Endowment for the Arts estimated that arts and cultural production generate more than $800 billion to the U.S. economy each year.

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Family Sensory

Story, Dance & Play Series at the National Museum of Dance

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance will host a Family Sensory Story, Dance & Play series on the fourth Saturday of each month. Children ages 4-7 will explore celebrated Hall of Fame members' styles of dance and learn about their lives through movement. The series will highlight George Balanchine & Ballet, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson & Tap, Alvin Ailey & Modern, and Frankie Manning & Lindy hop. The first event of the series takes place 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in the Alfred Z. Solomon Children's Wing Jan. 25 and will celebrate George Balanchine's birthday. Mary Anne Fantauzzi,

Docent Coordinator, will share stories about Balanchine as a child and the inspiration for his ballet technique from his cat Mourka. This will be followed by an interactive story book about dancing cats at the Paris Opera Ballet, a sensory movement ballet class with props, and a craft project. The event is open to children ages 4-7 accompanied by a parent. The cost is $10 for one child with parent or $5 for National Museum of Dance members and PLAY PASS members for one child with parent. For more information and to register contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at 518-584-2225, ext. 3004 or tours@dancemuseum.org.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

In Performance March 1:

Saratoga Chamber Players SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Chamber Players perform at 3 p.m. on March 1 at the United Methodist Church, Henning Road amd 5th Avenue. Soprano Charlotte Dobbs, bass baritone Andrew Padgett,

and pianist Renana Gutman embark on a musical journey from Dørumsgaard's Norway to Fauré's France, from Rachmaninoff 's Russia to John Ireland's England and to the United States of Barber and Williams. The musicians

will explore the poetry of nature through song with the piano in a significant role. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $20; and students $15. For more information, go to: www. saratogachamberplayers.org.

Icelandic Ensemble LANDS ON LOCAL STAGE

ALBANY — Nordic Affect – an all-female Icelandic ensemble - will present a concert featuring visual elements, works by women composers and music that incorporates the ensemble‘s love of ecology at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The concert will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center, operating under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences. In a special pre-performance

feature, music videos by the company will be presented in the half hour prior to the concert. The music was inspired by three different themes from Handel’s Water Music. The visual material which forms the basis of the videos was all recorded in New York in 2012 as part of a larger project photographing, recording and documenting the city through still images, video and sound. Händelusive and the three accompanying videos premiered at

the Airwaves Festival in Reykjavik, Iceland in November of 2013. Advance tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty-staff. Tickets purchased on the day of the show are $20 for the general public and $15 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty-staff. For reservations and further information, contact the Box Office at 518- 442-3997 or visit the Performing Arts Center website at www.albany.edu/pac.

NICKELBACK AT SPAC SUMMER 2020

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nickelback with special guests Stone Temple Pilots, and Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 22. Ticket price range: $25 - $139, available via www.LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.

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D A V E M AT T H E W S B A N D

ANNOUNCES 2020 NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR, TWO NIGHTS AT SARATOGA SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dave Matthews Band this week announced dates for its 2020 North American summer tour, which will launch with a two-night stand on June 16 in Uncasville, Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Arena. The headline run will also include a two-night stand at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11. Ticket price range is $45.50 to $115, and there are a variety of methods to purchase tickets. An online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association starts Jan. 23 at: www.warehouse. davematthewsband.com. Citi is the official presale credit card for the Dave Matthews Band 2020 Tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets through Citi Entertainment beginning 10

Dave Matthews Band will perform at SPAC July 10-11.

Local Artists, Nonprofit Hosts Fundraising Event Saturday on Beekman to

SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, Jan. 25, nonprofit organization CREATE Community studios will host an evening of artmaking to benefit their life-changing programming. The event, CREATE N’ TAKE, will feature renowned local artists to guide attendees through a multitude of projects – think: arts and crafts for grownups, with live music, food and cocktails. CREATE, which operates studios in Saratoga and in Schenectady, provides a space for people to create art as a means of self-expression and as an integral component in their therapeutic process. For many in

the community - often some of our most vulnerable individuals, including those living with mental illness, disabilities, and returning veterans - CREATE provides a safe space where those in need can heal, find emotional support, and gain much-needed camaraderie. Ticket sales directly support CREATE’s programming. The event will be held 6–9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at 69 and 70 Beekman St. Tickets are adults: $35 online/$40 at the door and students: $20 with valid ID. To purchase tickets, visit createcommunitystudios.org/ events/create-n-take.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Daryl Hall & John Oates, accompanied by Squeeze and KT Tunstall kick off a 32-date North American tour in May at the Hollywood Bowl, and make a stop at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 31. Ticket price range: $29.50 - $129.50, available at: www.LiveNation.com and via Ticketmaster.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund has announced the annual “Night of Hope Under the Stars” gala will take place 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 27. The event will take place at Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. The Mother Teresa Cancer Awareness Fund was founded in 2017 by Terra Maddalone-Ristau and her parents, Joyce and Hank Maddalone, when funds were donated via GoFundMe for Joyce to assist her with expenses related to her cancer treatment. After much discussion, it was agreed upon that Joyce would utilize some of the funds for her out-of-pocket expenses and the rest would be donated to other cancer patients in the community who were facing hardship due to their treatment. Tickets are $120 (cash bar); VIP $160 (open bar and special drawing).

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Weekend PLANNER SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road Schuylerville 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Area clay artists are busy making bowls for the 9th Annual Chili Bowl! Choose a hand-crafted bowl, fill it up with delicious chili, then keep the bowl when you're finished! Vote for "Best Chili" and support the efforts of your favorite chef. Tickets are $27 and are on sale at saratogaclayarts.org. Donate two non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2. There will be a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind original clay work by local and national clay artists, to benefit a local cancer non-profit organization, To Life.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alex Lowe, a famous rock climber, once said: “There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” Speaking with Saratoga Springs senior Vincent Sablich, you can immediately tell which type of climber he is. “As a kid I was always wanting to travel the world, enjoy different cultures, see new places, and I became really obsessed with the Himalayas and Mount Everest. I mean, climbing Everest I’d consider to be a whole other sport, but that's where my heart started for this type of passion. Eventually I just kept begging my parents to let me climb mountains and they became overwhelmed and ended up signing me up for the Rock Sport summer camp. And that's how I found rock climbing,” Sablich explained. Sablich is sponsored by Beta Labs Athlete, a chalk bag company. "I competed with the owner's son,” he explained. He reps their gear and products at competitions and at the gym. Sablich has competed all over the world: he is an 8-time USA Climbing Youth Nationals Competitor; a 3-time USA Climbing Sport Youth Nationals Finalist; Junior Psicobloc Champion in Montreal, Canada; USA Climbing Sport and Speed Youth Regional Champion; and Team USA Competitor, Youth World Climbing in Moscow, Russia. "Moscow was probably one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was incredible to be able to go overseas to a very foreign and unique country and be able to represent my own nation amongst the top climbers in the world,” he reminisced. "The main thing I got out of it was personal growth in terms

of learning a lot about myself through climbing and where I see myself in the future,” he said. Sablich also spends time assistant coaching at Rocksport Indoor Climbing Facility and Outdoor Guiding Service; he is also a routesetter there. As an assistant coach, he designs training workouts and activities and gives private lessons. As a routesetter, he designs and installs boulder problems and sport routes on climbing walls. “Ever since I stepped foot in there for that very first day of summer camp, I became obsessed. I joined the climbing team there and after that it just took off,” he explained. Sablich is also the founder of Jessica’s Hollow Haunted Trail Charity Event. They have raised $10,000 for Cindy’s Comfort Camp. He designs and builds the annual haunted trail where he manages 40 volunteers. He is Vice President of National Honor Society, on the high honor roll, and secretary for the Club for Advanced Historical International Studies. He also traveled with Education First in 2019 to Italy. His parents, Sherry and DJ, are his biggest supporters. “They've been through everything for me. Climbing isn't a sport that they can go and drop

me off, it's somewhere they have to drive 30 mins and back three times a week. When I get off the wall on a bad day, they're the ones who are there to comfort me. My parents have always pretty much been my coach,” he said. Sablich has qualified for Nationals in June, taking place in Oregon. He plans to pursue rock climbing in college.

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CAPITAL REGION — The Adirondack Thunder, the Capital Region’s professional hockey team, will raise funds for a critical healthcare organization while honoring those impacted by cancer during the second annual “Stick it to Cancer Weekend,” presented by Glens Falls Hospital, on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. The annual event will coincide with the Thunder’s games against ECHL North Division rivals the Newfoundland Growlers at the Cool Insuring Arena in downtown Glens Falls. Faceoff for both games is at 7 p.m. The Thunder will wear specially-designed purple cancer awareness jerseys during the games. The two-day event will have special meaning to the Thunder as they recognize two players affected by cancer: retired forward Shane Conacher, who was diagnosed at age 24; and current defenseman Jake Linhart. Both underwent treatment for testicular cancer and have been

deemed cancer-free. “We’re proud to once again offer Thunder fans this special opportunity to honor their loved ones impacted by cancer while supporting the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, which provides such vital care and services for so many people in our region,” said Adirondack Thunder President Jeff Mead. “Cancer has hit close to home for our team during the past two seasons and our players stand with Shane, Jake and the greater Glens Falls community in the ongoing fight against the disease.” “Stick it to Cancer Weekend” will kick off on Friday night when fans are invited onto the ice following the game for Paint the Ice Night, presented by Colorize. Fans who donate $10 to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital will be eligible to paint a message on the ice to a loved one affected by cancer. Donations will be accepted at the Glens Falls Hospital table in the main lobby (cash only).

The messages will be iced over on Friday night and the Thunder and Growlers will skate on the painted ice during Saturday evening’s game, which will commence with a ceremonial puck drop by U.S Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who represents New York’s 21st District. After the completion of Saturday’s contest, fans will have the opportunity to take home one of the Thunder’s purple cancer awareness jerseys during a live auction on the ice rink. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the C.R. Wood Cancer Center. Fans interested in bidding should report to Section C following the game’s conclusion. A special “Paint Pack” ticket package is available for both “Stick it to Cancer Weekend” games at ECHLthunder.com/stickit. The $40 package includes one ticket each to the Friday and Saturday games; one Paint the Ice voucher; and a commemorative Stick it to Cancer puck.

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Individual tickets for either Stick it to Cancer Weekend game or future games can be purchased at the Cool Insuring Arena Box Office or online at ECHLthunder.com.

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A Force of Gymnasts to Reckon With SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Gymnastics team is a force of gymnasts to reckon with. They are already having a fabulous season and show no signs of stopping. Gymnast Ava Dallas is ranked 1st all-around. Saratoga Gymnastics moved to 4-0 on the season by defeating Guilderland 170.85 – 163.25

on Thursday, January 16 at the Wilton YMCA. The team score was the highest of the season for the Blue Streaks. Saratoga secured the top 3 all-around spots led by Ava Dallas (1st all-around; 37.15) followed by Sophia Damiano (2nd all-around; 36.25) and Carly Ruschak (3rd all-around; 33.70). Guilderland’s top all-around

performer was Alison Rem (4th all-around; 33.40). Saratoga gymnasts captured the top spot in each of the four individual events with Ava Dallas winning the bars (9.35), the beam (9.60), and the floor (9.20). Sophia Damiano captured the vault (9.45). Junior Ava Dallas scored a 9.6 on beam Thursday night for the Saratoga Springs High School gymnastics team breaking the school record of 9.575 set by Kaitlin Dewey in 2005. In addition to winning the beam, Dallas also placed first on the floor (9.2), the bars (9.35) and the all-around (37.15) in leading Saratoga to a dual meet win over Guilderland 170.85 – 163.25. “My beam routine is really starting to come together as I add back in some of my higher level skills,” commented Dallas. “Honestly, I’m just happy to be able to compete after being sidelined for a few weeks at the beginning of the season with a

stress fracture in my back. The doctor suggested that I shut it down for the season, but this sport and this team mean too much to me to miss my junior year.” Dallas was able to modify her routines and eliminate skills that caused her discomfort. “My back won’t be fully healed for several more months but right now everything feels good and I’m looking forward to Sectionals and States.” In addition to the beam record, Dallas also owns the school (and Section 2) record on the vault of 9.475 she set last year at the New York State Gymnastics Championship Meet. Dallas was the Section 2 all-around runner-up in 2019 and was the Section 2 allaround champion in 2018. Saratoga Springs Gymnastics moved to 5-0 on the season by defeating previously unbeaten Bethlehem 170.75 – 166.35 on Monday, January 20 at the Wilton YMCA. Although the

Bethlehem team score broke a school record, the Blue Streaks were too much as they secured 3 of the top 4 all-around spots led by Sophia Damiano (1st allaround; 36.55) followed by Ava Dallas (2nd all-around; 36.10) and Carly Ruschak (4th allaround; 33.85). Bethlehem’s top all-around performer was Alison Gray (3rd all-around; 34.25). Saratoga gymnasts captured the top spot in each of the four individual events with Ava Dallas winning the bars (9.10), the beam (9.15), and the floor (9.10). Sophia Damiano captured the vault (9.25). Bethlehem has one more shot at ruining Saratoga Springs Gymnastics perfect dual meet season as the Blue Streaks travel to Bethlehem on Thursday, January 30 (6 p.m. start time). Both teams come into the meet with a 4-0 dual meet record. Saratoga Gymnastics has won 18 consecutive Section 2 Gymnastics titles.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Sports

SPORTS AT

GLANCE

Wrestling SUNDAY, 1/25 ■ Schuylerville vs. Hoosick Falls 9 a.m. at Hoosick Falls

WEDNESDAY, 1/29

LOCAL SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE League games and matches this week are as follows:

TUESDAY, 1/28

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. CBA 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Spa Catholic vs. Stillwater 9 a.m. at Spa Catholic

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Mechanicville 7 p.m. at Mechanicville

WEDNESDAY, 1/29

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. South Glens Falls 7 p.m. at South Glens Falls

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Shenendehowa 6 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Ballston Spa vs. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 6 p.m. at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake

Basketball

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Averill Park 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Averill Park 7 p.m. at Averill Park

WEDNESDAY, 1/29 ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Mechanicville 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

FRIDAY, 1/24 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs

THURSDAY, 1/30 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Ballston Spa 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Bethlehem

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Ballston Spa 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. CBA 7 p.m. at CBA ■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. Guilderland 7 p.m. at Guilderland

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Johnstown 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Girls) vs. Guilderland 7 p.m. at Guilderland

Bowling

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Hudson Falls 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

MONDAY, 1/27 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Columbia 4:15 p.m. at East Greenbush Bowling Center

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosick Falls 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

■ Spa Catholic vs. Ballston Spa 4 p.m. at Ballston Spa

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Hoosick Falls 7:30 p.m. at Hoosick Falls

MONDAY, 1/27 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. South Glens Falls 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Schuylerville vs. Broadalbin-Perth 4:30 p.m. at Kelly’s Imperial Lanes

■ Saratoga Springs vs. CBA 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Strike Zone ■ Schuylerville vs. Hudson Falls 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

THURSDAY, 1/30 ■ Spa Catholic vs. Stillwater 4 p.m. at Spa Catholic

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 1/24 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. LaSalle 7:15 p.m. at Hudson Valley Comm. College

SATURDAY, 1/25 ■ Ballston Spa vs. Queensbury 8:25 p.m. at Queensbury

WEDNESDAY, 1/29 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. The Storm 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ave Ice Rink

Gymnastics FRIDAY, 1/24 ■ Saratoga Springs Tourney 5 p.m. at YMCA Wilton

THURSDAY, 1/30 ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Bethlehem 6 p.m. at Bethlehem

*All information subject to change due to weather.

Sports

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Community

SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Recreation Department

Spend Your Summer at Camp Saradac

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24. Everyone age 5-12 is welcome.

• Year Round Skating Fun: Visit SaratogaRec.com for the schedule.

For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers.

• Reach for the Rim with the Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome. • Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips. • Meet at the Net with the Volleyball Program: Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game. • It’s Batter Up with the Tiny T-Ball Program: Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running. •Play Ball with the Jr. Sluggers Baseball Program: Everyone in grades K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season. • Spend Spring on the Pitch with the Soccer Program: Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play. • Leave no Pin Standing with the Bowling Program: Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamentals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Online program registration has begun. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.

Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec. com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550, ext 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Upcoming Races The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 2 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www. runsignup.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.dionwmacsnowshoe.com

SRYMCA Youth Sports Programs LITTLE SHOTS BASKETBALL

(4-5 years) This program is an introduction for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Through play, participants will discover the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye

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coordination. The last class of the session will be a scrimmage that parents are welcome to participate in! Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m. Members $45; Non-Members $90

MINI SHOTS BASKETBALL

(6-7 years) This program is for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Using basketball drills, they will learn the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Members $50; Non-Members $100

SMALL SHOTS BASKETBALL

(8-10 years) This program is designed for boys and girls to develop fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, offense, and defense. Min. 4; Max. 14 • Gym • Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. Members $55; Non-Members $110

MINI ACTIVE KIDS CLUB

(2-3 years) Participants will experience a variety of games and activities in a small group setting to help get all their energy out! Parents are encouraged to participate. Min. 5; Max. 10 • Gym • Monday, 10:50-11:20 a.m. Members $28; Non-Members $56

LITTLE ROOKIES

(3-5 years) Children have the opportunity to play soccer, hockey, football, track & field, basketball, and t-ball. Additionally, children will play fun running games in a safe environment that promotes positive social interactions. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their child. Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym Monday, 11:25-11:55 a.m.; Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m.

Week of January 24 – January 30, 2020

Jr. NBA Scores

Sports

Local Athletes

All Star�Moments Blue Streaks Hockey

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Jan. 15 the Blue Streaks took a big win, 6-1, over the CD Jets. Assistant Captain Joe Amodio had three goals and two assists; Assistant Captain Will Detora scored one goal with three assists; Michael Montague had one goal and two assists; and Griffin Sarver had one goal. Goalie Jesse Bradley had nine saves. On Friday, Jan. 17 the Blue Streaks played a close game against Ithaca, Saratoga took the win, 4-2. Joe Amodio, Charlie Leary, Ryan McCoskey, and Devon Wormley each scored one goal. Goalie Brad Blake had 18 saves.

Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, January 18 DIVISION 1 CELTICS VS. KINGS Celtics-23: Kieron Westfall 9, Gavin Spickler 8 Kings-15: Gannon Britton 8, Chase Lewis 1

HORNETS VS. BULLS Hornets-32: Calvin Ordon 4, Damon DeCelle 10 Bulls-11: Jordan Belair 4, Eli Alexander 3

PELICANS VS. KNICKS Pelicans-26: Logan Janis 14, Nick France 4 Knicks-8: Colton Raeder 4, William Schaefer 3

MAVS VS. LAKERS Mavs-24: Lee Lockrow 14, Dillon Davis 4 Lakers-12: Jackson Boivin 4, Hayden Sutliff 4

DIVISION 2 KNICKS VS. MAGIC Knicks-24: Bryce Boardman 8, Palmer Tomkins 6 Magic-23: Brady Moore 5, Grayden Dufford 4

BULLS VS. CELTICS Bulls-30: Troy Mullin 6, Braeden Sheeran 6 Celtics-15: Gavin Shaw 7, Enecio Lucero 4

MAVS VS. THUNDER Mavs-25: Owen Fear 13, Edward Drabek 5 Thunder-24: Aaron Stuart 11, Daman Kelly 4

PELICANS VS. KINGS Pelicans-22: Thomas Krogmann 6, Ronan Doyle 5, Jack Dowd 5 Kings-14: James Howell 8, Brendan McMillon

DIVISION 3 KNICKS VS. CELTICS BULLS VS. PELICANS Knicks-41: Chase Billington 19, Bulls-23: Noah Diulio 6, Micah Poag 8 Ryan Wolfe 4 Celtics-31: Evan Rosettie 12, Pelicans-16: Jackson Howell 7, Ryan Pickett 8 Jacob Perro 4 LAKERS VS. MAGIC Lakers-25: Kihl Kelly 9, Pierce Byrne 6 Magic-15: Peyton Keegan 6, Joshua Majo 2

DIVISION 4 PISTONS VS. KNICKS Pistons-43: Nicholas Scalo 8, Brandon Stimpson 13 Knicks-22: Raymond Ellis 7, Louis Longobardo 8

PELICANS VS. SPURS Pelicans-31: Charles DiDonata 5, Evan Bartheimas 21 Spurs-12: Kyle Ragani 9, Biaden Crowley 2

PELICANS VS. SPURS Pelicans-31: Evan Barthelmas 21, Charles DiDonato 5 Spurs-12: Kyle Ragaini 9, Braden Crowley 2

SRYMCA/Saratoga Honda Youth Basketball Scores JR DIVISION:

SR. DIVISION:

Blend Realty v. Olsen Associates Blend Realty-26: Jacob Alexander-15, Robert Tucker-3 Olsen Associates-17: Jacob Hernandez-4, Chris Perera-4, Xavier Rusio-4

Village Photo v. Spa Café Spa Café-52: Everett Smith-14, Joe Reynolds-13 Village Photo-40: Jacob Krygowski-16, Josh L. -9

PBA v. Cudney’s PBA-39: Bryant Savage-17, Isaac Ryan-9 Cudney’s-35: Ben Van Valkenberg-12, John Gerardi-12

Pashley Construction v. Vahanian & Associates Financial Planning Vahanian’s-45: Michael Torani-15, Thomas Mauer-12 Pashley’s-34: Ziyair White-13, Nate Siewert-12

SRYMCA Over 50 Basketball League Scores WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Lazy Dog Cookie Company v. Nemer Chryslers Lazy Dog-68: Scott Clark -34, Todd Mcshane-16 Nemer-54: Steve Brown-33, Frank Pascuito-10 West Side v. Turning Point Chiropractic Turning Point-76: Bob Hanson-42, Mike Scanlon-14 West Side-48: Dave Wolf-28, Tom Welch-10

Walton’s Sport Shop v. Mama Mia’s Restaurant Walton’s-56 : Alex Marin-20, Mike Bentley-16 Mama Mia’s-49: Philip Fitrzpatrick-22, Lamont Williams-16 D’Andrea’s Pizza Shop v. Stephen’s Chryslers Jeep Dodge of Greenwich D’Andrea’s-59: Mike McMorris-19, Scott Waterhouse-12 Stephen’s-48: Paul Gross-22, Jerry Hefferman-22

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