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Saratoga Mom Experiences U.S./Mexico Border insideTODAY by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Border crossing bridge above the Rio Grande River, barbed wire fence runs along the river’s edge, below. Photo by Richard MacDonald.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Josey Kakaty joined a “caravan of moms” earlier this month on a trip to the Texas-Mexico border where she hoped to gain first-person insight of activities occurring at one of this country’s southern boundaries. “The whole purpose of this event was to witness and interview people who have been affected by undocumented or illegal immigrants crossing the border,” says Kakaty, a mother of three who lives in Saratoga. She was joined by her 15-year-old son on
the journey. The caravan migrants, who are largely from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, are fleeing their native lands to escape violence and political upheaval. “If you listen to just what the media says, I think the whole truth is not presented. We need to have some more awareness. I wanted to see with my own eyes.” One of the lead sponsoring groups for the trip was Moms for America, a non-profit educational corporation which explains that its purpose is to teach families how to nurture a love and understanding of liberty within their own homes. See Story pg. 10
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Photo by Lori Mahan. See Story pg. 15
Approved in Wilton
Home built by McPadden Builders, the building entity for Cahill’s Forest. Photo provided. See Story pg. 3
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Cahill’s Forest Approved ROOHAN PLANS TO DEVELOP NEARLY 30 ACRES IN WILTON Want to view tha paper online? Visit www.saratogaTODAY.com
Home on Craw Lane in Wilton built by McPadden Builders, the building entity for Cahill's Forest. Photo provided.
by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
WILTON — Tom Roohan, Broker Owner of Roohan Reality plans on developing close to 30 acres adjacent to Harran Lane in Wilton. Plans call for a 15-lot conservation subdivision called Cahill’s Forest for homes between 1,800 square feet to 2,500 square feet. Roohan says he’s developed about half a dozen properties before but it’s not something he does often. Cahill’s Forest is named after his grandson, Forest Cahill. The lot totaling in 29.29 acres is made up of two plots. The first plot purchased in January of 2016 is 26.89 acres and cost $200,000. Later in July Roohan purchased a 2.4-acre plot on Harran Lane for $150,000. This plot does have a house on it and Roohan says it will most likely be renovated. According to Roohan plans are signed and are awaiting recording. The town approved the original subdivision on Oct. 18 2017 however, it took one year for the New York Sate Department of Health and the New York Sate Department of Environmental Conservation to grant their approval, and by that time the planning board subdivision approval had expired. Roohan says because of well and septic use, it requires the state’s approval. In addition Roohan decided to dedicate a portion of the land to Wilton Emergency Services (EMS) located at 1 Harran Lane. “My neighbors are the
emergency squad and of course that’s all a volunteer organization that residents support with a ad valorem tax… They wanted some of the property behind their garage so they wouldn’t have to back their vehicles in and sometimes they can set it up so they can drive through,” said Roohan, who was named 2018 Realtor of the year by the Greater Capital Region Association of Realtors. “So I thought that was a good idea because that would eliminate the back horns that you often
hear with emergency vehicles or construction vehicles,” he added. McPadden Builders based in Malta is the building entity for the project. The company has worked on other projects in Wilton such as Craw Farm, which has 48 singlefamily homes with prices starting in the Low $300’s and Olson Farm, which starts at $389,000. A groundbreaking for Cahill’s Forest has not yet been finalized, “Anything would be guess,” he says. Roohan also does not have a set completion date either.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, 74 Skidmore College Student Athletes and 10 United States Navy members volunteered for the second annual “Raking for a Cause” in association with the Saratoga Senior Center. With the donation of 30 rakes from The Skidmore Community Service Department and Allerdice Hardware, the Skidmore student athletes and the Navy volunteers were able to complete 20 yards for senior citizens in the Saratoga Springs. In addition, the City of Saratoga Springs provided curbside leaf pickup as well. The Raking for a Cause
project began one year ago, when the Senior Support Services team in collaboration with Intern and Skidmore Student Athlete, Bailey Hutchins saw a need for seniors to have their yard cared for. This Senior Support Services project is through the Community Connections program. A volunteer-driven program that matches seniors in need with volunteers from the community to help them get to doctor appointments, grocery store, friendly visits, household chores and much more. The goal of Senior Support Services is to help seniors age in place and maintain an independent lifestyle.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is celebrating Giving Tuesday the global day of giving, on Nov. 27. The museum is seeking 100 gifts of any amount in support of Foal Patrol Season Two. On #GivingTuesday, Facebook
is matching donations given through their website. You can double your impact if you give through the Museum’s Facebook page by contributing to the fundraiser or clicking the donate button. Other donations can be made by visiting the website www.foalpatrol.com/donate
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Waterford Banquets. Wilton Bicentenial sponsors include The Adirondack Trust Company, D.A. Collins Company, Richbell Capital and Scotty’s Restaurant. Tickets are currently on sale and are available for purchase at www.wiltonbicentennial.com.
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COURT Erbelth Centeno, age 26, of Schenectady, was sentenced Nov. 13 to five years in state priosn, after pleading to attempted robbery in the second-degree, in Ballston. Brice L. Dobson, age 40, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Nov. 13 to one year in jail, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Moreau. Nicholas B. Angelo, age 30, of Amsterdam, was sentenced Nov. 14 to eight years in state prion, after pleading to robbery in the first-degree, in Saratoga Springs. Corey A. Saxton, age 32, of Greenwich, was sentenced Nov. 14 to 3.5 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted robbery in the second-degree, in Saratoga Springs. Jeffrey D. Hulett, age 26, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to six months jail, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Malta.
Steven Welch, age 35, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to five years of probation, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree. Robert L. Giroux, age 49, of Gansevoort, pleaded Nov. 15 to felony DWI, in Moreau. Sentencing scheduled for Jan. 10, 2019.
POLICE Kristianna Olson, age 33, of Greenfield, was charged in Saratoga Springs on Nov. 12 with being a fugitive from justice, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree. She is alleged to have been in possession of a quantity of methamphetamines. According to police, the investigation also determined she has outstanding felony warrants from Sarasota, Florida for drug possession. Olson was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail, to await extradition.
BLOTTER 5 Christopher W. Crumble, age 23, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 12 with assault in the second degree/ intent physical injuryfelony; criminal possession of a controlled substancefelony; criminal possession of a controlled substance – felony. It is alleged Crumble assaulted a 30-year-old male while on Caroline Street, by repeatedly punching him in the head and face. The assault caused several facial fractures that required emergency medical treatment, according to police. Crumble was found to allegedly be in possession of over 4 grams of powdered cocaine, which lead to the narcotic’s charges. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash, or $60,000 bond.
Jason P. Alcorace, age 43, Porters Corners, was charged Nov. 15 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor. Ernesto Bautistajuarez, age 24, Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 15 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent to damage property – misdemeanor. James J. Hall, age 26, Stillwater, was charged Nov. 13 with operating motor vehicle with suspended registration; speeding - posted zone; aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree- misdemeanor. Thomas J. Greiner, age 28, Watervliet, was charged on Nov. 12 with aggravated
unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degreemisdemeanor; speeding posted zone. Lauren J. Demetreus, age 23, Malta, was charged on Nov. 11 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; following motor vehicle too closely. Marcus T. Jackson, age 29, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 11 with criminal contempt second degree/ disobediencemisdemeanor; aggravated family offense- felony. Shawn M. Johnson, age 36, Saratoga Springs, was charged on Nov. 9 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor.
Letters TO THE EDITOR / OBITUARIES
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The Annual Saratoga Showcase of Homes Continues as a “Win-Win” for Our Community! The area’s premiere new home tour, the 2018 Saratoga Showcase of Homes was in full swing again this year with 13 locations from our region’s finest builders on display. In what has become a tradition in Saratoga County and now celebrating its 23rd year, this wonderful community event has become part of the fabric in our fall season. Thank you to everyone involved for making this extraordinary event a “Win-Win” for our community. It provides a way for the builders and all their suppliers to showcase their work and product to over 3800 visitors. It provides the opportunity for you, the public, to tour these spectacular new homes and meet with builders. It provides our over 75 generous sponsors a way to be involved and associated with a first class event that runs for three consecutive weekends. And lastly, it provides the needed support to two important local charities: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. The Saratoga Builders Association is proud to donate this year’s proceeds of $63,000 from this event, now bringing the total contribution to nearly 1.2 million dollars.
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CORINTH — Richard “Dick” Schneider, 77, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018. Calling hours and funeral services were Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Burial with military honors followed at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rachel Elizabeth (Rogers) Buchanan passed away November 16, 2018. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 23, 2018, 11:30 a.m. at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Interment will be private for the family at Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
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Trees for Troops BALLSTON SPA — Ellm’s Christmas Trees located at 468 Charlton Rd in Ballston Spa is a collection point for Christmas
trees for this year’s Trees for Troops drive. Donated trees are requested to be roughly six-feettall and bailed prior to being
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donated. Trees can be dropped off anytime before Nov. 22. The collection by FedEx will be Nov. 26 at 9 a.m.
25th Annual Community Thanksgiving BALLSTON SPA — Volunteers are needed for the 25th Annual Ballston Spa Thanksgiving Meal. Volunteers are needed Nov. 21 for peeling potatoes, carving turkeys and other prep work. Pizza and soda
will be served after work is done. Volunteers are also needed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, from 10:30 a.m. until completion of the event and clean up. Volunteers can work any part of the day and
as long as they want. Pie donations are also needed and can be dropped at Union Fire Company on Wednesday at anytime. To find out more call Donna Duffy at 518-788-6114.
First New York FCU Collecting Personal Hygiene Products During Holiday Season CAPITAL REGION — First New York Federal Credit Union will be collecting personal hygiene products at all branches, including their headquarters, throughout the holiday season. Capital Region residents
who receive Food Stamps, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, are not permitted to purchase personal hygiene products such as deodorant, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, razors and
toilet paper. In an effort to assist them, First New York is collecting rolls of toilet paper to share with Catholic Charities Tri-County Services, an agency made up of programs that assist the needy with the basic necessities of life.
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CAPITAL REGION — Stewart’s Shops wants to bring back civility with ice cream. On Nov. 7 the convenient store chain announced a new flavor of ice cream called Civility. The flavor is vanilla ice cream with a salted caramel swirl. According to the company’s website this new flavor is “sweet, smooth… with no nuts!”
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
B’SPA BEGINS TO REGAIN FINANCIAL FOOTING by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — After the reveal of the financial state in Ballston Spa in October, the village has begun taking the initial steps to remedy the problem. At a Nov. 13 Village Board meeting the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to allow an external accounting firm, BST Accounting, to assess Ballston Spa’s financial situation. The assessment will cost $1,400. According to Mayor John Romano BST Accounting was one of two accounting firms that responded to the request for proposal (RFP) of many that the village sent. “We received this proposal from them on Oct. 9, it strikes me that we could have moved forward with this scope a long time ago,” said Noah Shaw, Trustee for the Village of Ballston Spa. He says, “the general concern with respect to any firm for this
work is whether the scope of services and hourly rates are appropriate and acceptable,” and adds that contingencies are still being worked through and no decision has been finalized. At the same meeting the Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee made its first initial report. The committee, made up of town members, were chosen based on discussions with Romano and village residents. Committee members were then proposed to the board and then approved by the mayor. Members include Paul Farnan, Liz Kormos, Pete Martin, Rory O’Connor and chairman Larry Woolbright. Recommendations made by the committee included retaining an external accounting firm by Dec. 15 to complete an audit of the village finances for fiscal year 2015 through 2018 and provide training for clerks, department heads and a new treasurer in the budget process. The committees also recommended to have the village treasurer attend board meetings, create a monthly analysis and attend all budget workshops.
The committee urged the board to act on their recommendations as soon as possible and before 2019’s budgeting process begins. An audit conducted by the New York State Comptroller’s office pointed the finger at the treasurer for not maintaining adequate accounting records in a timely manner and failure to file required annual financial reports for the last four fiscal years. Another key finding in the report noted that the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance decreased from $213,327 as of fiscal year-end 2014 to $30,487 as of fiscal year- end 2018. The town is still in search for a new treasurer since it was announced on Sept. 6 that the Village Treasurer, Christopher Hickey had resigned. The next day, the village’s deputy treasurer, internal control officer, personnel officer, and compliance officer, Darryl Purinton resigned as well, from all of those titles except internal controls officer, the salary being $68,000. According to a spokesperson from the Comptroller’s office, the office questioned the value of that position given the audit findings.
Ballston Spa Village Hall located at 66 Front St. Photo by Larry Goodwin
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SARATOGA MOM EXPERIENCES U.S./MEXICO BORDER continued from front page... The purpose of the trip to the border, said MFA President Kimberly Fletcher: “to meet with families who experience the impact of illegal crossings firsthand, in an effort to share their stories with the American people.” “It was a full day of travel and we spent two days of going to different locations,” Kakaty says. “We went to an elementary school that was close to the border – Rio Grande Valley, Texas – where the entire perimeter of the school was surrounded by fencing. We also walked to the border and got close to the Rio Grande River just to see what kind of barriers we do have set up. “There was barbed wire fencing and somewhat of a wall. You keep hearing about this wall – or lack thereof – so it was interesting to witness what’s there.
It looks like rusted steel, maybe about 15 feet tall, but this was only 100 feet of it, and then the river just had some barbed wire fencing, no taller than five or six feet,” she says. “This was an organized group and I think they asked me to go along because I was on a Fox News panel for Security Moms, so I already had a public voice in this matter,” Kakaty says. The Security Moms are featured on segments of the broadcast network that showcases “a panel of moms” discussing timely issues with a host. “The ‘caravan’ is what prompted it and I was there to learn and get my own perspective,” Kakaty says. THE “CARAVAN” Across the U.S. border, more than 2,000 people arrived in Tijuana this week, with another 7,000 not far behind, according to Mexican authorities. And ®
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that doesn’t include the roughly 3,000 migrants already in Tijuana seeking legal entry into the United States, according to The Washington Post. “I don’t know what the solution is, but I believe we do
need a wall. We have nothing to protect us right now. We live in a bubble in Saratoga, we’re not affected on a daily basis, but it is in our backyard,” Kakaty says. “This is America and we should all be safe. We welcome immigrants, clearly,
this is a land of immigrants, but we have a lot of new social issues we have to address and enforcing our security will help with that. It’s a security matter, protecting our national security, that’s the main concern.” continues to next page...
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SARATOGA MOM EXPERIENCES U.S./MEXICO BORDER continued from previous page... President Donald Trump recently ordered 5,200 active-duty troops to join about 2,100 National Guard forces sent earlier this year to bolster the border, according to Military Times.com, an independent news source which focuses on news and information for service members and their families. The active-duty troops are limited in what function they may perform, however, under federal law, which restricts military engagement in law enforcement on American soil. The president has also been accused by some of ramping-up the rhetoric strictly for political purposes. For three weeks leading up to Election Day, President Trump posted nearly four dozen tweets mentioning the U.S. border – a number of times specifically referencing the approach of the migrant “caravan” – a practice mostly non-existent since the election. Trump did resume posting about the matter briefly this past week, tweeting that “illegal Immigrants” asking for U.S. asylum will be detained or turned away and that “the U.S. is ill-prepared for this invasion, and will not stand for it…Go Home!” The timing corresponds with a Trump-issued proclamation - “Addressing Mass Migration Through the Southern Border of the United States” which institutes new rules for those seeking asylum by insisting “aliens” must test their eligibility for admission into the country at an official entry port, rather than presenting themselves to Border Patrol after crossing into the country illegally. The American Civil Liberties Union has since filed a lawsuit to challenge the president’s
new asylum ban, claiming it violates federal law, which recognizes the right of people to seek asylum regardless of where and how they entered the country. After more than a month on the move, the caravan of migrants from Central America has come to a halt just a few yards from the border wall that divides Mexico and the United States, the New York Times reported this week. It could take several months for the claims of migrants seeking asylum to be heard at ports of entry. Kakaty says she visited with mothers whose children were killed by people who entered the U.S. illegally and shares the natural considerations of any mom, regardless of where they live. “There’s a concern for moms and children on both sides of the border. The people who are coming, they are in jeopardy too, for so many things, including human trafficking,” Kakaty says. Before even reaching the U.S. border, migrants making an often long and perilous journey suffer assaults, robberies, and abductions – the latter as many as 20,000 each year - by criminal gangs, as well as becoming victims of extortion by police and immigration officials in Mexico, says Salil Shetty, who served as Secretary General for the human rights organization, Amnesty International, from 2010 to 2018. “Health professionals report that as many as six in 10 migrant women and girls are raped on the journey,” writes Shetty, “and activists repeatedly raise concerns that abducted women and girls are vulnerable to trafficking.” “One thing we saw at the border, it was just horrific; they call it ‘the rape tree,’” Kakaty says. “Some of the stories were just appalling.”
The Moms group visited a local dentist who told them she caters to many clients living in the U.S. without legal permission but who nonetheless are able to obtain medical coverage for dental work, and with local women who say they sleep with a shotgun under their bed, because, they say, people come into their homes at night. The group also visited a bridge, which has a walkway above ground, where people with their documents in order are legally checked in and allowed to cross the border. Below the bridge, strands of barbed wire cling to
posts spiked into the earth. It is here where the group witnessed a border patrol apprehension of a man and woman who tried to mingle in with the visiting group. “We had about 35 people there. One of the women let the border patrol know (about the people attempting to mingle in). They went to hide in the bushes and were trying to call someone, and they were apprehended. “What is the impact on US citizens who live close to the border? They say the border is supposed to be the safest place, but it’s not what we understand by talking to people
there,” Kakaty says. “The bottom line is: illegal immigration is illegal. I’m a proud immigrant and my family emigrated here (from Sicily) and we came the right way. We used the right process. Why is there all of a sudden a discussion of having people come here not legally?” she says. “We know these things happen; we just need to create an awareness, because it’s just not working the way it is. I’m glad that I went. I think it’s time we are informed and learn on our own. We need to educate ourselves to know what’s really going on.”
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
SARATOGA SPRINGS — All ribbon-cutting ceremonies are held with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by First New York Federal Credit Union.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. for the State Farm Insurance office of Dione Ramsdill located at 4285 Route 50 in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga County Institute for Management Launched to Help Local Employers SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Empire State College and the Saratoga County Capital Resources Corporation have partnered to help local employers develop and promote their best employees. Made for employees, the program is organized into 3 separate three-month tracks and each class will have no more than 24 people. Sessions include lessons in operational management, meeting management, customer service, Human Resources, time management, mindful
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by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 2017, Lifestyles of Saratoga saw their net sales increase by 31 percent. Heidi Owen West has owned Lifestyles of Saratoga for nearly 30 years, and recently decided to invest in her customer service and in-store experience. Located at 436 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Lifestyles of Saratoga sells clothing, accessories and footwear. West also owns Caroline and Main, a women’s boutique that opened in 2016. “I mean coming off of the 31 percent is still really aggressive, so I’m really excited about that,” West said. West attributes a large portion of 2017 success to a training program created by Bob Phibbs, also known as the ‘Retail Doc’. She happened upon Bob Phibbs at a conference and says she liked his no non-sense approach to retail. According to West, the program focused on the sales team and was virtual. “One biggest lessons for me was, was that there’s a direct path on how to relate to the customers, how to create a rapport with them, how we connect with them and how we create a community
leadership, performance management and much more. Cost per employee per track is $1,500 for Saratoga County Chamber members and $2,000 for non-members. Discounts are available for enrolling more than one employee and scholarships are available for impact sector organizations and small businesses. Financial support of this t pilot program is being provided by the Saratoga County Capital Resources Corporation. For more information contact Kathleen Fyfe, SCIM Program Director at kfyfe@saratoga.org or at 518-584-3255.
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Heidi West. Photo provided.
so that they rely and trust us,” West said. “We’re not just going to sell you that shirt, we’re going to help you if you want to figure out how that works into your wardrobe or how many different ways you can wear that. We’re gonna be
honest… We’re here to create that relationship and that trust and take the long term view,” West added. West is on track for a seven to 10 percent increase in net sales for 2018. The store usually falls between five and 10 percent every year.
MALTA — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, Saratoga County’s economic development agency, will release its first Saratoga County Real Estate Index on Dec. 13 during an event at the Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta, 20 State Farm Place in Malta. The Real Estate Index is the latest in a series of reports developed by the Saratoga Partnership that track the economic vitality of Saratoga County. It will feature presentations highlighting the county’s industrial, commercial and residential real estate markets. In addition, the Saratoga Partnership will release the results of a survey that assesses the current real estate market and
gauges expectations for the future. The event will include a panel discussion in which leaders from each real estate sector will discuss the results of the index. Panelists are Tom Roohan, President of Roohan Realty; Richard Sleasman, President and Managing Director of CBREAlbany; Matthew Harris, Vice President, Residential Lending, Adirondack Trust; and John Allen, Partner at Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna LLP. For more information on event sponsorships or registration, contact Shelby Schneider at Shelby. schneider@saratogapartnership. org, Michele Battle at michele. battle@saratogapartnership.org, or call 518-871-1887.
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
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MAPLETOGIAN Budding Reporters at Maple Ave.
Spa Catholic Restores for the American Legion SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last year the American Legion contacted Saratoga Central Catholic about restoring the USS Saratoga sign. When that was completed, Spa Catholic was so
pleased that they contacted the Legion again for the additional signs this year. The restored USS Saratoga sign can be seen on the pavilion of our Local Post 70 on West Ave.
SSCSD Continuing Education Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The District’s Continuing Education program is seeking instructors for the SPRING 2019 session. Have fun teaching others while turning your hobby or special skill into a lucrative parttime job! The program is open to new ideas for programs and is looking for instructors in the following areas: art classes, basket weaving, building classes, building codes, calligraphy, cc algebra/ Photo by Lori Mahan.
by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — There are a few newspapers in Saratoga County, but not many people know about a special publication that runs in the Maple Avenue Middle School. The Mapletogian Newspaper is run by the middle schoolers and advised by Trisha Phillips. They report Maple Ave news only. “Sometimes kids will come to me and they’ll say, ‘can I write about this that’s happening on Broadway’ and I say, ‘but the school is bringing in therapy dogs or they’re doing this’ and I really like them to focus on our school news because so much is going on in our own school. We haven’t met for very long yet, we’ve only been meeting for about a month and a half, but ideally, their ears are chimed in to what is going on in their own classes and then for me as an eighth-grade teacher, I love to hear about what’s going on in a sixth-grade science classroom or gym class. It allows us all to see it first hand,” Philips said. The Mapletogian Newspaper can be found online via a wix website, mrsphillips239.wixsite.
com/may18, which has the latest edition from May still up currently. The new club members are working diligently on their next paper. The young reporters submit all the work to Ms. Phillips and discuss what the titles should look like along with photos they should include. “Ideally, the meeting will start running itself and I’m just here to throw candy and dance around encouraging them,” Phillips explained. Each member of the club, about 20 students, got involved for similar reasons. “My parents are both in newspaper and I also love writing, it takes me to another place,” said Talia Green. Each budding journalist has a different favorite beat in mind and for some, a different approach entirely. “I’d like to sell the ads because you get to help get money for your company and you can also trade things like Great Escape tickets and stuff like that,” said Nadine Barton. “I would like to write book reviews. I see a lot of them on the New York Times and I
think it would be fun to review books that I really enjoy,” Ella Cureo explained. “I want to write more about what’s going on in general in the city or in the world,” Musi Chowdhury stated. “I’d like to write about what’s happening in the public community that is surrounding us, so people can have a little bit of background knowledge about what I’m already talking about and I can expand their knowledge,” Kelsey Dodd added. However, it was made clear that everyone’s favorite topic is the changing seasons and the holidays. As far as editing goes, the students do peer reviews and Ms. Phillips looks at everything a final time before “going to press.” “I definitely think that Ms. Phillips helps us the most because she’s the one who lays it out and she helps us with all of the typos and the things that we’re not really sure what to write and she knows what to put in,” Kelsey Dodd explained. The Mapletogian Newspaper is the publication to read when you want to be in the know about Maple Avenue Middle School and all of the goings on.
geometry, computer classes, cross country skiing, health and wellness classes, iPhone photos and images, knitting / crochet, outdoorsman course, painting, pickle ball, publishing a book, real estate, service dog training, sign language, spin class, and snowshoe class. To submit a class proposal, please fill out the spring 2019 call for instructors form @ www. saratogaschools.org/ceteach2
Dance Alliance Scholarship
Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In honor of its fortieth year, Dance Alliance has expanded its scholarship program given in the name of its founders, Pat and Sven Peterson. Scholarships are awarded to local area dancers based on experience and potential to contribute to the field. Dancers must be in grade 7 through sophomore year in college. Application forms can be found on line at www.dancealliance.org. The deadline for Winter/Spring, 2019 is November 18, 2018 and for Summer 2019 is April 28. 2019.
Every year, Dance Alliance organizes the Dance Plus Festival, offering workshops in many dance styles. Instructors are drawn from local and regional dance studios. This year, the festival focuses on Percussive Dance including hiphop, tap, jazz, drumming and swing. The next event in the series will be held on Sunday, February 3 at the MaryAnn Fortune’s Dance Studio in Saratoga. It will feature teachers from the Savoy Studio teaching Disco, Hustle and Latin.
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
AREA ARTISTS BRING UNIQUE & PERSONAL GIFTS TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET
Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.
The Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s Holiday Market, held every Saturday in November and December, features hand-made jewelry, clothing, journals, a variety of artwork, and specialty prepared foods and treats. These unique gifts provide a way to connect with a loved one’s individualized style and interests. Some of our featured local artists include Rosemary Romeo, Peggy Gray and Terri Holmes Smith. Rosemary Romeo, owner and artist of “I Don’t Do Ordinary,” uses copper, brass, silver, gemstones, and found objects to create one-of-a-kind earrings, necklaces, rings, watches and other gifts for women, men, and children. Romeo explains, “I take designs that are current and put a not-so-current twist on them
Barcelona Jacket by Peggy Gray, 22 Shades of Gray.
Necklace by Rosemary Romeo, I Don’t Do Ordinary.
to create a new level of ‘in-style’ with a vintage twist.” Romeo’s signature items include graphicimage earrings and natural-flower jewelry, as well as pieces made from repurposed materials such as spoons, coins, and new and found stones and semi-precious gems. Peggy Gray, of “22 Shades of Gray,” combines lush fabrics and a variety of textures to create unusual clothing for women. Her asymmetric blouses, swingy coats, fitted jackets, multilayered wraps, and other designs complement women of all ages and styles. Peggy has been sewing since she was 17, and she now owns a studio in Buskirk, NY. Peggy says “I love to help women express their personalities
through their fashion.” Peggy will be at the Holiday Market most Saturdays in December, and also sells her items online. Terri Holmes Smith, inspired by Native American insights into beauty and spirit, has created “The Weaving Tree,” a family business that specializes in crafting personalized dream catchers and dream catcher-themed jewelry. Come see what Terri has at the market and talk to her about custom orders for the holidays or other special occasions. Terri and her family also make glass handpainted Christmas bulbs and
Sun & Moon Dream Catcher by Terri Holmes Smith, The Weaving Tree.
other glass objects and carry a line of journals that have questions and prompts designed to help people share their life stories with loved ones. In addition to items from these artists, the Holiday Market also features other jewelers and
crafters, as well as specialty foods for people and their pets. The Holiday Market is part of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, running Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Baths. For more information see www. saratogafarmersmarket.org.
Spatzle or Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad Photo by Pattie Garrett.
INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1/3 cup pine nuts - roasted
• 1 cup Spätzle* or Quinoa, rinsed and cooked (gluten-free Spätzle* can be used)
• 2 Scallions*, sliced
• 1 sweet potato*, rinsed and cut into ½ inch cubes
• ½ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese*
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Olive oil
• Momma’s Secret house dressing*
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss sweet potato in olive oil and spread on baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. 2. Mix cooked Spätzle or quinoa, sweet potatoes,
cranberries, pine nuts and scallions in a bowl. Sprinkle goat or feta cheese on top. Pour Momma’s Secret house dressing over and gently mix. 3. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Recipe created by Tami Cohan of Momma’s Secret Salad Dressings & Marinades.
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
“Here’s to looking at you, kid...”
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
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my Foodie Friends. The holiday season is a great time to reminisce and bring up the stories that are told time and time again. Many family traditions have to do with holidays and holiday food and the stories that soon become part of our traditions. These traditions can strengthen family bonds, contribute to your children’s identity and wellbeing, and create lasting memories. Each Thanksgiving we sit around the kitchen table, smile and retell a story about our time together before Paula and I had children. That is when our one baby was our dog Bogie. He was named after Humphrey Bogart and he loved to roam between our house and our neighbors next door. This was before invisible fences and we didn’t have the money for a regular fence. Bogie was a German Shepherd/ Black Lab mix puppy when we rescued him. His color was pure black, and he grew very fast to 100 pounds of muscle. He was the happiest dog in the world and loved by both our family and our friends next door, Ron and Deedy, whose children were now grown. Bogie could make anyone feel like
they were his favorite person in the world. He would go over to visit Ron and Deedy who were passionate foodies, every day. He always came back carrying leftovers which were usually a big steak or ham bone. They loved him as much as we did. Bogie would, however, test your love from time to time by taking food that wasn’t offered to him. There was the Halloween party that stopped dead in its tracks as all of our guests watched in amazement as Bogie took an entire pizza down the hallway and quickly devoured it. He never stole food from Ron and Deedy until his thievery reached legendary status on Thanksgiving 1989. There was a knock on our door and it was Ron. He had his head down and in a sad voice he said; “John, Bogie stole two of the mincemeat pies I had baked for Thanksgiving”. I responded to Ron with a mixture of denial and embarrassment; “Are you sure, how do you know”? Ron said he put his pie on the roof of his 1989 Mercury Marquis, with 3 miles on it, in the garage to cool. When he opened the garage door to go out, he forgot to close it. When he came back, there were no pies. However, there were paw prints on the hood of his beloved Marquis. Those prints then headed in the direction of our house. Ron and I then found the empty, perfectly cleaned, pie tins. I apologized and offered to pay for the pies, but Ron laughed and told me not to worry. He said he would have to think of a new place to cool his pies and remember to close the door next time. Although it has been many years since this happened, Ron can still tell this story like it happened yesterday. We still love to go over to their house and have a cup of coffee and talk about Bogie. Where did we find the
We did get the recipe for the Mincemeat Pie:
MINCEMEAT PIE INGREDIENTS
(Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.)
FOR MINCEMEAT: • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped • 2/3 cup golden raisins • 2/3 cup dark raisins • 2/3 cup dried currants • ½ cup packed brown sugar • 2 oz. shredded beef suet (½ cup)
• ¼ cup brandy • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest • ½ teaspoon ground allspice • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
FOR PASTRY DOUGH: • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 1 ½ sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes • ¼ cup cold vegetable shortening • ½ teaspoon salt • 4 - 8 tablespoons ice water
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PASTRY DOUGH: 1. Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until most of mixture resembles coarse meal, with the rest in small (roughly pea-size) lumps. Drizzle 4 tablespoons ice water evenly over and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in a food processor) until incorporated. 2. Gently squeeze a small handful: it should hold together without falling apart. If it doesn’t, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) after each addition until incorporated, continuing to test. (Do not overwork dough or it will become tough.) 3. Turn out onto a work surface and divide into 2 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather each portion of dough and form it, rotating on work surface, into a disk. Wrap disks separately in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. FOR MINCEMEAT: Prep: Stir together all mincemeat ingredients. Chill in an airtight container at least 3 days. 1. Put a baking sheet in middle of oven and preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 1 piece of dough (keep remaining piece chilled) on a lightly floured surface into a 13-inch round and fit into a 9-inch glass pie plate (4-cup capacity). Stir mincemeat, and then spoon into shell. Chill pie while rolling out top. 2. Roll out remaining disk into a 10-inch round on lightly floured surface. Cut into 10 (1-inchwide) strips with a fluted pastry wheel or a knife. Arrange strips in a lattice pattern on top of filling and trim strips and edge of bottom crust, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Seal edges and crimp decoratively. Brush lattice and edge with some of egg and sprinkle with sugar. 3. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour. (If pastry rim gets too dark, tent with foil.) Cool (in a secure location) for 2 hours before serving. We don’t know where Bogie’s relatives may be so Bon Appetite but look around first.
dog after his caper? He was curled up by Paula’s legs in the kitchen sleeping it off. I think this was “the start of a beautiful friendship.” At Compliments to the Chef we carry everything you need to make your favorite pie this season; including cooling racks (versus
the Mercury Marquis!), pie chains, pie plates, and all of your baking cool tools. Keep your pies safe! Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Enjoy the holiday season baking and making forever interesting memories. Stop by Compliments
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• Roast Pork with Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Brussels Sprouts • Apple Crisp
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to the Chef - Your neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, shop for your traditional holiday season culinary needs.
Take Care, John & Paula
Office for the Aging Lunch Program
Served at the Saratoga Senior Center MONDAY
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• Baked Fish with Tarragon Sauce • Oven Browned Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Yogurt
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• Spanish Beef & Rice Casserole • Garlic Cornbread • Carrots • Mandarin Oranges
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• Chicken Divan • Rice • Spinach • Pears
Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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RELIGION
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible
Adirondack Christian Fellowship
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa
8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Adirondack Friends Meeting
Christ Community Reformed Church
Full Gospel Tabernacle
27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Assembly of God Faith Chapel
Christ Episcopal Church*
Galway United Methodist Church
6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.
2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)
Assembly of God Saratoga
Christian Restoration Ministries
Grace Fellowship Saratoga*
Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m.
165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m.
118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School: Aug. 6 - 1, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration 5:30 p.m.
Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Bethesda Episcopal Church*
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community
41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m.
2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.
Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*
349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.
816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior
Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)
Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Springs Free Methodist Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1003 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
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PLACES OF WORSHIP *Wheelchair Accessible
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
St. Isaac Jogues
Shenendehowa United Methodist
100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.
716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)
971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Perry Road Baptist Church*
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*
Simpson United Methodist Church
150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.
1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.
New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Service: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Followed by Fellowship Arlene Schmidt, CLM Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, and 11:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*
Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America
167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., and Noon
62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*
410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon
771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Starpoint Church
Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Praise and Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church
399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m. Sabbath School: 10 a.m.
1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.
Schuylerville United Methodist Church
Wilton Baptist Church
51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | Sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Gift Guide
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
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Holiday Helper Tree The Malta Community Center Holiday Helper Tree is now on display and is loaded with children’s gift wish ornaments. Come pick an ornament and purchase that wish for a needy child. Return the ornament with the unwrapped gift to the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. Malta by Tuesday, December 11. Help make a child holiday special this year. The Town of Malta Decorate for the Holidays Contest 2018 Town of Malta announces “Decorate for the Holidays 2018” which is open to Malta residents and businesses that love to light and trim their homes and work establishments throughout the holiday season. Awards are given in six categories: The “WOW” Award, Fun for Kids, Christmas in Motion, Sweet and Simple and two new categories, Winter White and Balcony Beauty. No registration fee. Entry forms can be obtained at the Malta Community Center and at www. maltaparksrec.com. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, December 12. Judging will take place on Saturday, December15 and Sunday, December 16. For further information, please call 518-899-4411. Annual Coat Drive Post 36 of The Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce
the launch of its fifth Annual “Warm Outer Wear for Vets” project. This project was established to service the cold weather needs of the homeless veterans of Saratoga County with a focus on men’s and women’s vet houses in Ballston Spa. Collecting gently used warm outerwear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots) which will be delivered to the vet houses periodically during the drive which ends on December 1. Ballston Spa Holiday Parade The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place, Friday, December 7. The step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Ave. and ending in Wiswall Park on Front St. with Santa lighting the Christmas tree. The Holiday Parade is a true community event so parade participants are welcome. If your organization, group or business would like to take part in the parade that night, please go to www.ballston.org to register, or contact Ellen Mottola at the BSBPA office 518 885-2772 or info@ballston.org. Annual Kids Day Out The Schuylerville United Methodist Church invites all children (under 5 accompanied by an adult) to our Annual Kids Day Out, Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m. to Noon at Schuylerville United Methodist Church, located at 51 Church Street. Christmas stories, crafts, games and at 11:30 parents enjoy pizza lunch with us! This is a free event. RSVP if you can but not necessary, Name and age of child: For more information text or phone 518-538-4832 or email to loutena@verizon.net
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
Havurah Vatik On Tuesday, December 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., join local musicians of the Adirondack Klezmer Band for their fourth fabulous appearance to celebrate the Hannukah festival. This energetic ensemble will treat us to traditional Hannukah songs as well as the Klezmer melodies and dances of Eastern Europe: the “voice of the Jewish heart.” And once again, they’ll have us dancing in the aisles. A festive catered lunch featuring LATKES follows the program . We need your RSVP by December 5. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4.
“young” seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC.) BASC sponsors many activities at The Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from the Town of Milton, Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston and other area municipalities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances, Pickin’ Sessions, bus trips, pot luck luncheons, crafts, movies, chorus, cards, bingo, billiards, Osteo Busters and Stretch & Fit exercise classes. Over 75 members attend the weekly Thursday pot luck luncheons which are often followed by speakers or other entertainment. Stop in around 11 a.m. any Thursday. Be our guest for your first pot luck lunch and learn more about BASC. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Chair 518-885-4229 or visit our website at www. ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information and to view our newsletter.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits Members of SSAS will be exhibiting their works throughout the area during November and December. Be sure to stop in and see these talented artists. An exhibit titled “Winter” will be featured during the month of November at the Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Mechanicville Library will feature the works of Joan VanAlphen during November and December. Burnt Hills Library will feature six artists, Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen, Jean Skanes, Mary Fekete and Frank Fucci during November and December. Catskill-Hudson Bank, Clifton Park Branch will feature Eva Marie Loucks and the Malta Branch will feature Virginia Harrison during November and December. Mocha Lisa’s Cafe will feature artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during November and December.
The Saratoga Veterans Chorus Male and female veterans, active, guard and reserve service members are invited to enjoy the camaraderie of a cappella harmony in a relaxed, informal setting. No auditions or public singing required. Instruction by a professional choral director. Free. Every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Contact Amy Hughes at 518-884-4999 for more information. Ballston Area Seniors Chorus We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. Once we have a program, we go to nursing home and retirement home to entertain the people there. Do come and join us.
Wanted: Folks 55+ If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet
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LOCAL WWII AVIATRIX RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL “Someday, perhaps the government may use us.” Those words, spoken by twenty-four-year-old Margaret Stoddard confirmed the SSHS graduate’s personal commitment to the war effort. She spoke them on June 8, 1942 after her solo airplane flight just six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Earning her seaplane wings with a mere eight hours of instruction, Margaret would become the
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the Repair Café concept founded by Thomas Dimopolous in the Netherlands in 2009. The Saratoga TODAY goal is for those with broken SARATOGA SPRINGS — items, and volunteers skilled in Broken toasters, inoperable lamps, fixing things - called coaches - to gather in a meeting wounded bicycles and place where items damaged necklaces can be repaired were given a new lease “...all things on life last weekend, considered it and subsequently reused, in the during Saratoga was fantastic.” process reducing Springs’ inaugural the volume of raw “Repair Café.” materials and energy The event, co-sponsored by Sustainable needed to make new products Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs and cutting CO2 emissions. See Story pg. 10 Public Library, was inspired by
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first woman pilot to be licensed in Saratoga County. She would later serve as a volunteer aviator during World War II by flying reconnaissance missions in the newly formed Civil Air Patrol and by shuttling military aircraft at the request of the Armed Forces. Margaret’s war time service was recognized seventy-six years later when family members gathered on April 28, 2018 in Lake George, New York for the New York Wing of the Civil Air Patrol’s annual conference. Margaret (Stoddard) Perkins was posthumously awarded See Story pg. 10
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Black Friday Book Sale
Indoor Crafts and Garage Sale
Cancer Support Group
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Guided Mindful Meditation
Black Friday Saratoga
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Take a break and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-5847860 ext. 205.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Annual Christopher Daley Turkey Trot Broadway, Saratoga Springs 8:30 a.m. | Each year, on Thanksgiving morning, thousands of runners (and walkers) congregate in Saratoga Springs to race in the annual 5K Turkey Trot race, which benefits the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Register in person between 4 and 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel.
25th Annual Ballston Spa Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner Union Fire House, 319 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, Noon – 3 p.m. No cost. All is welcome. Consider volunteering Wednesday for preparations or on Thursday to serve and clean up. Volunteers can work any part of the day for however long you want. Please call Donna Duffy at 518-7886114 to find a time when you would be able to volunteer. Pie donations are always needed these can be dropped to Union Fire Company on Wednesday at any time. Deliveries are available by contacting Donny Duffy or on Thanksgiving Day you can call 518-885-7121 for deliveries.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library Book Shop is having a Black Friday Sale at 50 percent off. This sale is open to Friends membership and the public. Get some great reads for stocking stuffers/gifts. Cash and checks accepted. For questions call the Friends Book Shop at 518-584-7860 ext. 333.
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Downtown Saratoga Springs, Various Locations 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. This is a Black Friday shopping event centered around the downtown Saratoga area offering progressive hourly savings of 50 percent on merchandise from 6 a.m. – 7 a.m., 40 percent from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 30 percent from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 20 percent from 9 a.m. to close. It has become an annual event that many look forward to and make an event of every year. Coming with groups of friends and relatives, shoppers come to get a jump start on their holiday purchases. Each participating store hands out Black Friday Saratoga Shopping Bags to their early morning shoppers, while supplies last.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Small Business Saturday Various Locations, 9 a.m. Small Business Saturday began in 2010 as a way to support small, local businesses in your area the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While the holiday shopping season usually begins with the Black Friday rush, Small Business Saturday is a way to support small businesses rather than national chains, which helps support the economy of your community. Look for the Small Business Saturday logos and signs in your favorite businesses.
Ham Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Soup, complete dinner and homemade desserts. $10 adults $5 kids. Take-out and delivery available, call 518-793-1152.
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, bargains galore, baked goods, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, hand-painted items, baby items, holiday décor, ladies’ handmade accessories, antiques, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. We also have some items you might never expect to find. We will have pizza and other lunch choices to enjoy. All proceeds go to our local charities.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Family Art Night Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Bring the family for an evening of art and fun. We’ll explore various concepts and collaborate as families. For children and families ages 5-12 and siblings are welcome. Please register each child individually online through our Events Calendar, in-person, or by calling the Children’s Room at 518-584-7860, ext. 305.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Science on Tap Artisanal Brew Works, 41 Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and Artisanal Brew Works invite you to join us for the next in the series of Science on Tap - Saratoga Springs Chapter. Come to Artisanal Brew Works for delicious craft beer and informal talks and discussion led by regional scientists and researchers. Dr. Meg Estapa from Skidmore’s Department of Geosciences will discuss “Adventures at sea: Finding out how ocean life affects Earth’s carbon cycle.” Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. to get your drink. Admission is free, but tickets are required due to space limitations. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ y8nnrakc or search “science on tap saratoga” at Eventbrite.com.
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Noon – 1 p.m. The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at 413- 992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change.
The International Migratory Bird Treaty Act Crandall Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls, 7 p.m. The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will sponsor this program which will feature a presentation by Capital Region based photographers Scott Stoner and Denise Hackert-Stoner of Nature-logues. This special program was designed to celebrate the Year of the Bird and gives us a personal look at birds both across the nation and across time. Stoner and Hackert-Stoner are awardwinning photographers who have had their work published in National Wildlife and the NYS Conservationist magazines. Free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 The Burning of Piping Rock Summit Senior Living, 1 Perry Rd., Saratoga Springs, 11:30 a.m. Cutshall-King is a Saratoga native whose father was part of the political machine that “greased the gears” for the mob after World War II. Built on historical facts, the novel tells the story of a mafiacontrolled nightclub and casino formerly located at the corner of Union Avenue and Gilbert Road in Saratoga. The Casino closed following the United States Senate Kefauver Commission hearings
on organized crime in the early 1950s. In August of 1954, the casino burned to the ground. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by contacting Christy at christyd@summitsaratoga.com or by calling 518-460-3355. Light refreshments will be served. For directions visit summitsaratoga. com/contact-us.html.
Journey to Antarctica Presentation Saratoga Springs Public Library, 40 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, Noon - 1 p.m. | A video journey from South America, to Antarctica and back including cultural music of the southern hemisphere. For more information contact lgeolois@gmail.com.
Walking Tour Corner of Van Dam and North Broadway, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Start the Victorian Stroll early. We finish in time to be downtown for the festivities. Join local author and Victorian historian Hollis Palmer on a walking tour of North Broadway prior to the Victorian Stroll. See and hear the tales of Saratoga’s “Great Ladies,” the original name for Victorian houses. The tour will tell about the families who built the houses and made them homes. Cost: $10 per person. 100 percent of the money raised on the tour will be donated to The Saratoga Springs History Museum. Please note, these are not architectural tours, but rather tours that tell the stories of the families who built these “Great Ladies.”
Multi-Author Book Signing Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m. Come in, browse, and warm up during the Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk. For a list of books and authors, visit www. northshire.com/upcoming-events.
Upcoming Meetings
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 After the Fire Monthly Meeting Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa 7 p.m. | Visit us on Facebook, at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message at 518-435-4571.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 The 43rd Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace Saratoga Spring City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Kick off your holiday shopping season while enjoying unique handmade crafts from over 145 artisans. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family.
Holiday Show & Sale Opening Reception Eden Compton Studio, 74 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. Featuring work by Eden Compton, Kate Edwards (Kettlewell and Edwards), Takeyce Walter, Matt Chinian, Rita DiCaprio and Ann Larsen. The show will continue through January 5. For more information visit www.edencompton.com or call 203-942-9170.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Holiday Train Amtrack Station, 26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs, 5:45 p.m. The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will set out once again, celebrating 20 years of collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. Beginning in Montreal on Nov. 25 and 27, two trains will make the festive journey, traveling through both the U.S. and Canada to bring holiday cheer to 164 communities. Each event is free. Local food banks will be accepting donations at each stop. At each event, the Holiday Train provides a box car stage, a lineup of great musical talents and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. Attendees are encouraged to donate food and funds.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Saratoga Festival of Trees Preview Reception Wednesday, November 28 – Sunday, December 2, 6 – 8 p.m. Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Walk amid hundreds of beautifully twinkling trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items available for viewing and sale. Appetizers and wine provided by Longfellows and Olde Bryan Inn. Cost is $75; $60 for guests under 35. Reservations required by calling 518-587-5000. For general festival hours visit www.saratogafestivaloftrees for the 2018 schedule or find it on Facebook. Cost is $8 for adults; $5 for Seniors; $3 for children over 10; and free for children under 10.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Nutcracker’s Kingdom of the Sweets Family Fun Night National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. | In conjunction with the annual Victorian Streetwalk, stop by the Museum before heading downtown to enjoy Nutcracker excerpts performances by the School of the Arts dancers, Nutcracker-themed movement and craft activities, a candy bar, and more. The cost is $5 per child. The Museum is one of several free parking locations throughout the city that evening. Leave your car at the Museum and take the free CDTA shuttle bus downtown to the Victorian Streetwalk after Nutcracker’s Kingdom of the Sweets Family Fun Night. The shuttle bus leaves every 25 minutes from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information please call 518-584-2225, ext 3001. Victorian Streetwalk & Tree Lighting Ceremony Downtown Saratoga Springs, 6 – 10 p.m. | Christmas Carols beginning at 5:45 p.m. as the children wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive on horse and carriage escorted by a CBA Marching Band, and Santa’s Elves. Mayor Kelly will light the tree at 6 p.m. Enjoy over 40 sites with free entertainment as you stroll down the streets of beautiful downtown Saratoga Springs.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
28th Annual Christmas in the Country Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Various Locations, Fort Ann 15 local artists invite you to the 22nd annual “Christmas in the Country” open artist’s studio tour. A get-away for a very special weekend in the country. Follow the Christmas tree signs to find handcrafted specialties at local artist’s studios. Refreshments, and music at each location. Elf, Jr. The Musical Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1: 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 2: 2 p.m. Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children's Theatre Juniors present Elf, Jr. All tickets sold at the door. General Admission: Adults: $10, Students/ Seniors: $5, Kids 10 and under free. For more information visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org.
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Santa’s Mailbox December 1 - December 14: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. A special Santa’s mailbox will be installed in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Children can mail their letters to Santa along with a self-addressed so Santa can send a letter back. Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Wilton, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The church is handicap accessible. Homemade crafts, needlework, jewelry, homemade goodies, cookies, breads, fudge and gifts. Artisan Market & Holiday Greens Fair Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Selling wreaths, homemade crafts, gently used Christmas decorations, handmade cards, jewelry, art, stained glass and more. For more information call 518-587-0403. Make It & Take It Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Folk School will participate in Lake Luzerne’s craft walk and tree lighting by presenting our first Make It and Take It family event. Children (and parents) will be able to make one to six gifts at $5 each. The crafts will be pinecone fire starters, tin can luminaries, felted napkin rings, a nature-decorated frame, potatostamped note cards and lip balm. Each item will have an instructor and helpers, and all materials will be provided. Gift bags will be included for all items. Cookies, cider and cocoa will be served, and children over the age of 10 may stay at the school while parents shop in other venues and the gift shop. Call the school at 518-696-2400 to reserve a “ticket” for your child, or you may purchase one on the day of the event
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Annual Great Train Extravaganza Empire State Convention Center, Under the Egg, Albany 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Hosted by the non-profit Hudson-Berkshire Division, National Model Railroad Association. Adults $7, children under 12 free. 300+ tables of model trains, train sets, parts, accessories, scenery items, books, videos, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia and educational displays. Door prizes and refreshments available. Other family-oriented events the same day, same general location, such as, NYS tree lighting, caroling, fireworks and of course, Santa. www.gtealbany.com, 518-6689892, trains@gtealbany.com.
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
A Christmas Story Weekends December 7 – 16: 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Home Made Theater at The Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs It’s almost Christmas and more than anything in the world Ralphie wants a Red Ryder 200-Shot Carbine Action Range Model Air Rifle, but his parents think “you’ll shoot your eye out!” Tickets are $10 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Ballston Spa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Milton Ave. to Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa will parade down the main street of the village. Shops, museums, and restaurants will be open from 6-9 p.m. Ballston Spa High School singers and musicians and Union Fire Company band members perform carols on the street corners. After lighting the tree, visit Santa Claus at Ballston Spa National Bank. Christkindlmarkt December 7 – December 9: Friday 3 – 8 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Charles R. Wood Festival Park, Lake George | Lake George’s first ever German-style Christkindlmarkt will be held at Charles Wood Festival Park. Food, music, dancing, and vendors! Local hotels and restaurants will be ready to accommodate guests! Event is free. Food, beverage and craft items will be available for purchase.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Breakfast with Santa St. Mary’s School, 40 Thompson St., Village of Ballston Spa, 8 - 11 a.m. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) is presenting Breakfast with Santa. A pancake breakfast will be provided courtesy of the Eagle Matt Lee and Union Fire Companies. Cost is $5. Reservations are not necessary. Family activities include a craft table, reading corner with a free book for each child and photos with Santa. Ballston Spa Middle School Launching Pad group will perform during the event. Proceeds will support community events and village beautification. A portion of the proceeds will go to the youth programs at St. Mary’s Parish. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Christmas Cookie & Candy Sale Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Purchase cookies and candy for the holidays. 20 percent of profits will be donated to Code Blue of Saratoga! For more information visit www.charltonfreehold.org.
Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway The Bikeatoga Workshop, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sponsored by Bikeatoga. Receive a refurbished kids bike and helmet. Snow date is December 15. By appointment only. Call 518-3066931 to schedule an appointment. Blue Christmas Tribute Event Panza's Restaurant, 510 Rte. 9P, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. This concert will cover Elvis's Christmas tunes and fan favorites. Featuring Matthew Boyce, Spencer Boyce, 2017 Images of the King Youth World Champion and special guest Michael Panza! Tickets for the show only are $20. Doors open at 5 p.m. for light fare and bar. Get your tickets now at matthewboyceastheking.com or call 518-618-7999.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Breakfast with Santa Claus 8 – 10:30 a.m. Join us for a hot Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #234, 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. Children 12 and under are welcome. This event is opened to the community. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 8 – 10 a.m. The Hilton Garden Inn, 125 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs We will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots. Bring an unwrapped new toy for less fortunate children and meet our local marine corps reserve members. Cost is $25 per person, children under 3 years old are free. $99 overnight package includes holiday movie party night and VIP Breakfast with Santa. Call 518-583-6854 to book your stay.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
A Saratoga Christmas with The McKrells Home Made Theater at The Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join HMT for an evening of holiday favorites with Kevin McKrell and his merry musicians. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
Wilton Bicentennial Holiday Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Ln., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. The community is invited to gather at the Wilton Elks club to enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment, and a cash bar for $20.18. Entertainment will be provided by Richie Phillips and food by Waterford Banquets. Come and enjoy an evening of fun with friends and neighbors as we celebrate the beginning of 2019 together and the close of a historic and memorable Bicentennial year.
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Saratoga Festival of Trees SARATOGA SPRINGS — It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Saratoga Festival of Trees, beginning on Wednesday, November 28 through Sunday, December 2 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. This fun family event and craft fair puts everyone in the holiday mood. Walk amongst over 250 beautiful twinkling trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items for visitors to purchase or simply admire. Money raised at the festival will go toward Catholic Charities, which provides services for the community through family counseling, group homes, hospice care and mentoring programs for children. This year, over 100 volunteers have collaborated to make the Festival of Trees as beautiful as it has been for two decades. Businesses, families and individuals donate Christmas trees to the festival, which are then decorated, usually with a theme.
People can then buy the fully decorated trees and have them delivered to their home or office. For the children, Santa will be making a stop at the Festival of Trees, along with Rudolph and Frosty. On Saturday, family day at the festival, families can have breakfast and sundaes with Santa. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Catholic Charities at 518-587-5000. Guests can be the first to choose from the hundreds of trees, wreaths, and centerpieces at the preview reception on Wednesday, November 28 at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided by Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellows. Tickets to this exciting preview party are $75 and $60 for those under 35. For more information about the festival or to make reservations for the preview reception or breakfast and sundaes with Santa, log on to: www.saratogafestivaloftrees.com
EVENT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Preview Reception Gala ◆ 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets: $75 | $65 under age 35. Reservations required.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Come See the Trees ◆ 4 - 10 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adults | $5 Seniors | $3 Children over 10 Children under 10 are free *Special Ticket Pricing during Victorian Street Walk All Adults $3 | Children under 10 are free
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Come See the Trees ◆ 2 - 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Festival Family Day ◆ 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Breakfast with Santa ◆ 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. Tickets: $8 per person Sundaes with Santa ◆ 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 per person Santa's Workshop ◆ 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission is free ($1 per activity)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
Come See the Trees ◆ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket Pricing (unless otherwise noted): $8 Adults | $5 Seniors | $3 Children over 10 Children under 10 are free Photos by Scott Bergmann.
Stewart’s Holiday Match Kicks off Thanksgiving Day Campaign MALTA — Stewart’s Shops is teaming up with its customers once again to raise money for local children’s charities. The Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign begins on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Day at all shop locations. The program doubles customer donations penny for penny, and has set fundraising records for
four consecutive seasons. In 2017, customers donated an incredible $945,000 to the program, doubling to $1.89 million with the Stewart’s match. This was a $19,000 increase over the previous season. The funds supported a record 1,737 children’s organizations across the 31 counties where Stewart’s shops are located.
Since 1986, this program has contributed more than $26 million to thousands of local children’s organizations. All the money donated goes to charity; there are no administrative costs. The funds are allocated in March. The goal of Holiday Match is to encourage individual giving and broaden the base of support for local charities. Stewart’s Holiday
Match is a 501c3 foundation; all donations are tax-deductible. Stewart’s gladly accepts funds from groups or businesses, but only matches individual donations. Local children’s organizations are encouraged to apply for funding online at stewartsshops.com. Paper applications are also available at shops. The deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2019. All groups applying
must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. A brochure listing all the local organizations that received funds last season will also be available in all Stewart’s Shops and at stewartsshops.com. Stewart’s Shops thanks its customers, shop partners and media partners for their support each year.
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SPAC Hosts
Nutcracker Tea
Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A long-time Capital Region holiday tradition, Saratoga Performing Arts Center hosted its annual “Nutcracker Tea” at the Hall of Springs Nov. 18. The event featured excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” by Northeast Ballet Company, a traditional English Christmas Tea, American Girl activities and a pre-holiday visit by Santa Claus.
Cousins Cece Walter and Beauden Wilson.
Join Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and more in a day of festive family fun to benefit the thousands of individuals Catholic Charities serves in our community each year.
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is the 32nd Annual Victorian Streetwalk brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga Springs from 6 to 10 p.m. Broadway will close from 5 to 10 p.m. from the Route 50 arterial to the Spring Street intersection.
CDTA, a festival Gold Sponsor, is running free shuttle buses every 20 minutes from the Empire State College parking lot at 111 West Avenue on Saratoga Springs’ west side, Silver Sponsor NYRA’s Oklahoma track just off Exit 14 of I-87, Gate 21 on the corner of East Ave and Union Ave, and the Weibel Avenue Skating Rink parking lots on the east side of Saratoga Springs to downtown from 4:30 p.m. until 10. Carolers will serenade the crowd beginning at 5:45 p.m. as the children wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive on horse and carriage (Saratoga Horse & Carriage) escorted in by Santa’s elves. The Honorable Mayor Meg Kelly will light the tree at 6 p.m. followed by the CBA Marching Band kicking off the evening at the Saratoga City Center, playing all the way down Broadway, accompanied by The Elf Procession and the Saratoga City Ballet Company! Santa, Clara, elves and Rumple Dumple will visit with children throughout the evening in the beautiful Santa Cottage which will be in the center of town (Broadway at Caroline). Santa will visit with children on November 29 and throughout the month of December!
Photos by Saratoga Portrait Studio
Everyone is invited to join the fun with caroling and Victorian costumes and enjoy an old fashioned Christmas as it used to be street party and celebration of the holiday season!
Enjoy over 35 sites with free entertainment, including The Flying Fingers Fiddlers, Spa City Duo, Saratoga Springs Fire Department fire truck, Shenendehowa MS Select Choir, Saratoga City Ballet Dancers along with a special appearance by Mother Ginger, Pokingbrook Morris Dancers, a cappella and brass groups from Skidmore College, Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, Sax-O-Claus, The Saratoga County 4-H club’s gingerbread house display at various locations, The Ice Man, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Festival of Trees at the City Center, special DBA local Coupon Books, face painting, Newfoundland Dog Club, Octavo Singers. New this year at the National Museum of Dance, there will be excerpt performances of the Nutcracker with refreshments ...The list goes on and on! Stop by the Post Office with your stamped Christmas card envelopes, get them canceled with the specially designed 31st Anniversary Victorian Streetwalk cancellation (free) and you have a month to mail them.
The festivities continue until 10 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. Don’t miss out on the wonderful holiday event for the whole family! We love your dogs as much as you, but please leave them home; a Saratoga Springs City Ordinance for all large events. Please visit www.saratogadowntown.com for a full schedule.
Schedule pg. 28 Event Map pg. 29
Santa's Hours Thursday, Nov. 29 ... Friday, Nov. 30 ........ Saturday, Dec. 1 ...... Sunday, Dec. 2 .........
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Gilbert Gottfried in
Tang Museum Presents: Power of
Glens Falls Saturday Sound, Music, Sensory Awareness and Deep Listening on Nov. 29 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents SSSSHHHH #5 / SoundMind #13, an exploration into the power of sound, music, sensory awareness, and deep listening from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. Chicago-based artist Kamau Amu Patton will lead the fifth iteration of SSSSHHHH (the first three took place in Chicago, the fourth at the Tang in September),
GLENS FALLS — Stand-up comedian Gilbert Gottfried performs a Thanksgiving Weekend Show at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., on Saturday, Nov. 24. Show time is 8 p.m. and tickets are $25. For more information, go to: www.woodtheater.org or call 518-480-4878.
which focuses on active music that encourages movement through mental and physical space, objects through which audiences can listen, and instructions for specific types of listening. If music is written as a score for musicians to perform it, can one compose a score for listeners? Skidmore College Professor Adam Tinkle will lead the iteration of SoundMind, a sitespecific meditation workshop that focuses on sensory awareness
and aesthetic activation of the breath, body, and voice. Tomie Hahn, Professor of Performance Ethnology and Director of The Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, will join Patton and Tinkle for a conversation about perspectives on and approaches to voice and listening. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit tang.skidmore.edu.
Nov. 29: Local Author to Discuss the Burning of Piping Rock Casino SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joe Cutshall-King will discuss his book, “The Burning of Piping Rock,” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Summit at Saratoga. Cutshall-King is a long time Saratoga native whose father was part of the political machine that “greased the gears” for the mob after World War II. It is those experiences of his father that led to the development of the novel. “I plan to discuss the ‘real history’ of Saratoga Springs that provides the background of the novel and its central theme, the unsolved arson of Piping Rock Casino,” said Cutshall-King, in a statement. “I will talk about Saratoga during the time of its illegal casinos, as well as the mob and crooked politicians who made them possible.” Built on historical facts, the novel tells the story of the Piping Rock, a mafia-controlled nightclub and casino formerly located at the corner of Union Avenue and Gilbert Road in Saratoga. The Casino closed following the United States Senate Kefauver Commission hearings on organized crime in the early 1950s. In August of 1954, the
casino burned to the ground. Summit at Saratoga is located at 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
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CRITERION
week of 11/23-11/29 friday, 11/23:
sunday, 11/25:
Keenan Stark & Northern Born, 7 p.m. @ The Strand Theatre — 518.832.3484 Kurt Metzger, 7:30 & 9 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897
Rochmon Record Club: Carole King “Tapestry,” 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Garland Nelson, 8 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305
monday, 11/26:
Annie & the Hedonists, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
Get Up Jack, 8 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916
Super Dark Monday, 9:30 p.m. @ Desperate Annie’s — 518.587.2455
Aquanett, 8 p.m. @ Saratoga Casino Steve Lambert Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582
saturday, 11/24: HRMH House Band, 7:30 p.m. @ The Strand Theatre — 518.832.3484 Kurt Metzger, 7:30 & 9 p.m. @ The Comedy Works — 518.275.6897 Annie & the Hedonists, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
tuesday, 11/27: Storytelling Open Mic, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
wednesday, 11/28: Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
thursday, 11/29:
Skeeter Creek, 8 p.m. @ Saratoga Casino
The Wiyos, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022
John Savage Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582
www.bowtiecinemas.com/locations/criterion-cinemas-11-btx
Due to Saratoga TODAY’s early press date, the Bowtie movie showings were not available for print but call or visit their website to review their show time listings. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Irish Celtic Session, 7 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916
Hair of the Dog, 8 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916
The Schmooze, 9 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305
19 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS (518) 306-4205
The McKrells, 7 p.m. @ Parting Glass — 518.583.1916 The Wheel Grateful Dead Tribute, 8:30 p.m. @ Putnam Place — 518.886.9585
WILTON MALL
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Puzzles Across 1 Prepares to strike, in a way 6 Where many leading males may be seen? 15 Nocturnal problem, usually 16 Source of some sauce 17 Lets 18 Help 19 Chic modifier 20 Advertisers say it sells 21 Mother of Huey, Dewey and Louie 22 Service providers 24 Hall of Fame NHL coach Roger 26 Small power source 27 Paragon 28 Took a shot at 29 Sticks 33 Google goal 34 “Semper Fidelis” composer 35 “I like that!” 36 Encouragement before a shot 39 Millions can play it at once 41 Frequent Greenstreet co-star 42 Olympics competitor since 1896 43 To the extent that 46 Quaint inn room upright 47 Adjust one’s sights 48 Get even with 49 Pic Sans Nom, par exemple 50 Pet identification aid 53 Come up with __ 54 Russian Orthodox church feature 55 “Christie Johnstone” novelist 56 Got back to one’s office? 57 Threw wide, say Down 1 Courses around courses 2 Bellini’s “Casta diva,” for one 3 Metropolitan area 4 Muser’s words 5 Nordic carrier 6 Agricultural units 7 Culmination 8 MD’s employee 9 George Washington received an honorary one from Harvard U. 10 Prepared 11 Play that inspired an opera
See puzzle solutions on page 38
See puzzle solution on page 38 12 Grueling grillings 13 __ Park, Calif. 14 Impala, e.g. 20 Subj. of some “Bossypants” chapters 23 Like some timers? 24 Ominous oater symbol 25 “Hairspray” mom 27 Logitech product 29 Transvaal settlers 30 It may have a bell on it 31 Bag lady? 32 Cut 34 Shot contents 37 Maker of AgeDefy products 38 Insulin, for one 39 Preceded
40 Theoretically 42 Lawyer’s charge 43 Defensive covering 44 It flows through Troyes and Melun 45 Prima __: self-evident 46 Ostrich, for example 48 iPhone display 51 Agcy. concerned with drug-resistant bacteria 52 In 53 Equals
Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling
Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Facetious, Factious, Factitious Facetious means humorous or flippant. Cathy was being facetious with her stories and meant no harm. Factious means causing internal dissension or opposition. A factious attitude can hinder any workplace. Factitious means artificial or unnatural. Speculation caused the factitious value of those stocks. The doctor ruled out malingering or a factitious disorder. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
TOWN OF BALLSTON 16 Red Barn Dr., $420,995. Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Daniel and Danielle Tortorici. 4 Kaleen Dr., $305,000. Rohit and Jyotsna Patel (by Agent) sold property to Karen Nydegger. 154 Westside Dr., $421,200. William Engel, Jr. sold property to Chad and Laura Munkres. Lot 16 McKenna Court, $380,885. John Paul Builders, LLC sold property to Timothy and Allison Paniccia. 59 McLean St., $385,000. Percival Properties LTD sold property to Bryan Hogan.
CHARLTON 74 Western Ave., $235,000. Michael and Stacey Isles sold property to Paul Harrison. 5 Martin Lane, $216,500. Michael and Elizabeth Butler sold property to Kurt and Deborah Moeckel. 1 Beechwood Ave., $255,000. CR Homeworks, LLC sold property to Robert Burstin and Victoria Cross.
CORINTH 45 Heath St. Ext., $65,000. Cindy Allen (Ind and as Exec) and Rosella Butler (by Exec) sold property to Neil Butler. 28 Liberty St., $69,900. Vance Plante sold property to Tina Guilder. 9 Ryans Ridge, $260,000. Babson Homes LLC sold property to James and Deborah Partrick.
GALWAY 6013 W. Middle Line Rd., $310,000. Rehab A Home LLC sold property to Brent and Stephanie Bowker. 5623 Lake Rd., $217,500. Vincent and Breanna Cuttle sold property to Jonathan Prian. 0 Perth Rd., $21,000. Darcy Rickard sold property to CMH Homes Inc. 5877 Lake Rd., $141,237. Charles Eggleston sold property to James Corlew.
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
6008 Greens Corner Rd., $198,000. Maxwell Stalvey sold property to Joseph Dimezza. 3007 S. Shore Dr. W, $360,000. Karen Schmieder and Dana Carroll sold property to Susanna Arcaro and James Raimo. 2577 Hermance Rd., $99,000. US Bank National Association (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Thomas Clark.
2360 Route 9, $220,000. Gary Holmes sold property to Charles Sherron and Annemarie Bradley. 255 Thimbleberry Rd., $180,000. Rajat Ghoshal sold property to Sambit Pattnaik and Smaraki Mohanty. 213 Thimbleberry Rd., $209,000. Christopher Skotnicki sold property to Alyssa Gauthier.
1106 West Galway Rd., $155,000. Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Patrick Craig.
6 Cottonwood Court, $285,000. Lorraine Grant sold property to Peter Iovino.
14 Jersey Hill Rd., $55,000. High Country Geospatial Inc. sold property to CMH Homes Inc.
15 Village View Buff, $242,000. Peter and Linda Albrecht sold property to Lynette Oyer.
GREENFIELD 490 Sand Hill Rd., $275,000. Christopher Canterino sold property to Brooke Chandler and Daniel Matrazzo. 5 Clark St., $47,000. Bradford and Janet Ward sold property to Glenn Ziehnert.
MALTA 11 Ordelia Lane, $374,750. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Thomas Pascarella. 12 Marion Way, Unit 12, $223,900. Held Properties LLC sold property to David and Maryann Bogner. 7 Schuyler Rd., $225,000. Adele Honikel sold property to Edward Dubrawski. 21 Twinflower Court, $325,000. Douglas and Patricia Wolfe sold property to Jason and Angela Waite.
MILTON 864 Salem Dr., $355,900. MJGD LLC sold property to Sally Flannery. 3272 Shaw Hill Rd., $263,000. Kevin Harrington sold property to Jesse Hinman and Jourdan Vatalaro. 815 Rock City Rd., $40,000. Ralph Cook, Jr. sold property to Christopher Matrazzo. 253 Revere Dr., $279,900. Stephen and Jamie Levandusky sold property to David and Alayne Curtiss. 167 White Rd., $185,000. Thomas Merrills, Jr. sold property to Alexandra Naja and Brandon Ryther. 5 Lee St., $165,000. Shaun and Laura St. Onge sold property to Ritchie Gregory and Wendy Millard.
TOWN OF SARATOGA 201 River Rd., $289,900. William and Rosemary Loomis sold property to Christine Reynheer and Andy Ellis. 54 Morgans Run, $166,000. Shaun and Rose Jewell sold property to Elizabeth Grebe. 0 NYS Route 29, $150,000. William Barton, Jr. sold property to Bonn Farr Realty LLC.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
33 42 Jane St., $464,544. Blitman Saratoga LLC sold property to Robert Post and Debera Saglimbeni. 17 21 Granite St., $180,000. Benton Harder Properties LLC sold property to Saratoga North Properties LLC.
STILLWATER 319 Hudson Ave., $229,500. John LeClaire sold property to Amber and Michael Carey.
WILTON
31 Covell Ave., $155,000. Agnes Covell (by Exec) sold property to TLHZ Properties LLC.
2 Amherst Ave., $182,000. Timothy Delessio sold property to James and Jaclynn Delessio.
38 High Rock, Unit 6A, $990,000. Luke and Nichole Rigolosi sold property to Philip and Susan Harnden.
24 Conklin Court, $398,248. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Rocco Guaricci and Shelley Gale.
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP compiled by Lori Mahan
Blue Streaks football were 7-3 overall during the 2018 season. Photo provided.
Spa Catholic volleyball team held their 10th annual Saints Spike Out Cancer Match and Fundraiser. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.
Blue Streaks varsity golf team had a top 2018 season. Photo provided.
Paul Harshbarger, Danny Miller, Jared Thivierge, and Stratton Sherman play at the Section 2 Senior All Stars. Photo provided.
Saratoga Springs Pop Warner Football played in the Eastern Regional playoffs in November. Photo provided.
Saratoga Springs PeeWee Cheer Squad qualified for the Eastern Region Competition in November. Photo provided.
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Week of November 21 – November 29, 2018
SRYMCA Over 50 Basketball League Scores WEEK THREE SCORES - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Game One: Village Photo – 64 v. Waltons - 61 Scott Waterhouse paced Village Photo with 17 points, while Charlie Maurer added 14 and Mike Scanlon had 13 in a winning effort by Village Photo. Bobby Hanson had a game high 32 with Joey “two points” Twomey adding 10 points. Village Photo – 64: Scott Waterhouse (17), Charlie Maurer (14), Mike Scanlon (13) Waltons – 61: Bobby Hanson (32), Joe Twomey (10) Game Two: Mama Mia – 73 v. D’Andrea’s– 35 Mark Hixson had 29, Mark Sohl had 24 and Mike McCamy added 10 as Mama Mia took down D’Andreas in the “pizza” challenge game. Tom Welch had 15 for D’Andreas and Greg Grieco had 10 in a losing effort. Mama Mia – 73: Mark Hixon (29), Mark Sohl (24), Mike McCamy (10) D’Andrea’s - 35: Tom Welch (15), Greg Greico (10)
Game Three: Nemer Chrysler - 49 v. Post-Time Wine and Spirits – 46 Phil (Fitz) Fitzpatrick helped Nemer roll over Post-Time with 24 points. Mike Bentley added 19 for the winning effort. Pat Reidy had 24 for PostTime with Mike Lander adding 10. Nemer – 49: Phil Fitzpatrick (24), Mike Bentley (19) Post Time – 46: Pat Reidy (24), Mike Lander (10) Game Four: Gennaro’s – 75 v. West Side Sports - 61 Ed Benway had a game high 33 points for Gennaro’s. Greg O’Connnor added 14, Wayne Cherry had 10 and Jim Doern also had 10 in the winning effort. John Mooney had 27, Kevin Reilly had 18 and Rob Theiss added 16 for the losing squad. Gennaro’s – 75: Ed Benway (33), Greg O’Connor (14), Wayne Cherry (10), Jim Doern (10) West Side – 61: John Mooney (27), Kevin Reilly (18), Rob Theiss (16)
PACK THE RINK IS BACK Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College hockey team presented its annual Pack The Rink Friday at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga City Rink. Admission was free as the Thoroughbreds hosted New England Hockey Conference for New England College. The first 250 fans received a free t-shirt with a canned food donation. Skidmore is off to a 1-2-1 overall and 0-1-1 league start. The Pilgrims are 3-1-1 and 2-1-1. Brandon Borges leads the Thoroughbreds in scoring with a goal and three assists for four points. Matt Muzyka (2-1—3) and Owen Campbell (0-3—3) are next. Eight different players have scored goals in the first four games. Goalie Brandon Kasel has 2.66 goals against average and .914 save percentage in three starts. Freshman Nikita Pintusov (3-3—6) is NEC’s top scorer. Carlos Fornaris (0-6—6) and Patrick DeBlois (2-3—5) round out the top three scorers. Anthony
Jr. NBA Scores Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018
DIVISION 1 CAVS VS. CELTICS Cavs-14: Sean Finnegan-4, Franklin Horn-4 Celtics- 8: Cole Burgess-4, Brady Moore-2
CLIPPERS VS. WARRIORS Clippers-22: Sean Britton-10, Gannon Britton-6 Warriors-8: Riley Retell-6, J.L. Whitman-2
LAKERS VS. BULLS Lakers- 28: Chris Seely-24, Brendan McMillion Bulls-18: Malcom GoodwinOliver-10, Mason Baker-6
THUNDER VS. KNICKS Thunder-24: Dustin Russell-8, Brady Girard-10 Knicks-10: Chris Sheft-3, John Lizz-2
DIVISION 2 SPURS VS. MAVS Spurs-18: Abhilasha Jagannathen-8, Jake Schaefer-4 Mavs-13: Carson Mosher-6, Ben Simonett-3
WARRIORS VS. CAVS Warriors-20: Aiden Faulkner-6, Jacob Hernandez-6 Cavs-17: Luke Manuel-4, Nithin Arulselvon-5
CELTICS VS. LAKERS Celtics-29: Bobby Morns-12, Jack Geckler-12 Lakers-25: Nick Humanitz-8, Colton Baker-6
THUNDER VS. KNICKS Thunder-22: Max Sawics-8, Andrew Wells-6 Knicks-2: JoJo Birnby-2
HEAT VS. BULLS Heat-21: Bryce Boardman-6, Ethan Ford-4 Bulls-20: Kihl Kelly-6, Sammy Bagon-4
DIVISION 3 THUNDER VS. CELTICS Thunder-34: Toby Diulio-17, Louis Longbordo-6 Celtics-15: Karsten Soule-7, Henry Hanrahan-4
HEAT VS. WARRIORS Heat-30: Nicholas Scalo-13, Luke Deckle- 6 Warriors-8: Landon Penman-4, Evan Walsh-2
DIVISION 4
Pupplo has a 1.71 GAA and .944 save percentage in four starts. The teams split games last season with New England winning the first game 5-2 in November and Skidmore grabbing the
second game in February at home by the same 5-2 score. The Thoroughbreds close out the home league weekend on Saturday at 4 p.m. against Southern Maine.
CAVS VS. WARRIORS Cavs-31: Jesse Booth-8, Trey Stenisbowsky-7 Warriors-20: Riley McGlynn-6, Max Hamilton-Jones-5
THUNDER VS. PACERS Thunder-40: Jack Bulman-6, Cooper Walley-6 Pacers-21: Andrew Blaha-7, Brandon Stimpson-6
SPURS VS. CLIPPERS Spurs-41: Clayton Wilhem-15, Kaan Lus-9 Clippers-30: Arieon Rose-7, Lindsey Bell-6
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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Upcoming 5ks Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot When: November 22, 8:30 a.m. Where: Broadway, Saratoga Springs Registration: $25, no day of registration Questions? Email the foundation at mdailey2@nycap.rr.com or call 518581-1328. For registration questions ONLY call 518-650-6963. Visit www. christopherdaileyfoundation.com to learn more about their donations. St. George’s Turkey Trot When: November 22, 8 a.m. Where: 912 NY-146, Clifton Park Registration: $25 ($30 after Nov. 21) Jingle Bell Run When: December 1, 9 a.m. Where: Halfmoon Town Park Registration: $35 (kids run $20) For help or information about the 2018 Jingle Bell Run of Albany, contact Heidi Barcomb at hbarcomb@arthritis.org or call 518-456-1203. Saratoga Arts First Night When: December 31, 5:30 p.m. Where: Skidmore College Registration: $30 ($35 after Dec. 23) If you have questions about registration or volunteering, please contact Patrick at firstnight5K@saratoga-arts.org.
Winter Edition of “The Guide” MALTA — “THE GUIDE,” a listing of winter activities offered by the Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is available online at www.maltaparksrec. com. It is available at the Malta Community Center; register for winter classes and programs. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in December. Please call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for more information.
Gavin Park Open Gym SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gavin Park will have a free drop-in program for the community. The basketball gym will be open from 3 - 5 p.m. MondayFriday for anyone to use. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton; for additional information you can call 518-584-9455.
Therapy Dogs Needed at Lake Avenue School SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lynn O’Rourke, a reading specialist at Lake Avenue School, runs a reading
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program with therapy dogs in her classroom. With only two dogs this year, O’Rourke is looking for more that are certified to read with the students. Contact Lynn O’Rourke at l_orourke@ saratogaschools.org or call 518-584-3678.
Elks Hoop Shoot to be Held on December 1 SARATOGA-WILTON — Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, December 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Christopher Dailey Gym, Gavin Park, at 10 Lewis Drive in Wilton. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age groups of 8-9-year old’s, 10-11-year old’s and 12-13-year old’s. Participants’ eligibility will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2019. Pre-registration is not required, although the Town of Wilton Recreation Department is accepting preregistrations at Gavin Park. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State and National Championship competitions. All national champions will be enshrined in the National
Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Saratoga-Wilton Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at 518-369-1985.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission for its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature numerous artists, authors, photographers, crafters and other vendors with goods for sale in a holiday marketplace setting. Vendors interested in participating in the event should contact Brien Bouyea at 518-584-0400, ext. 133 or bbouyea@racingmuseum.net.
iRun Local Moves to Broadway SARATOGA SPRINGS — iRun Local is moving to 425 Broadway to fulfill their vision of serving and building the running and walking community where they will be able to reach and help more people in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. Grand opening will be in December.
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by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY
TORONTO, ONTARIO — Nicole Stout (21) from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville turned in a strong performance over the weekend to take a Silver medal in 78kg at the Ontario Open which was held at the Toronto Pan Am Center on November 11. Ari and Kell Berliner also were in very good form as they both picked up bronze medals in their weight classes. Ari (20) won his bronze at 66kg losing only in an overtime semifinal thriller to the eventual champion. Kell (24) won his bronze in 81kg beating JMJC teammate, Solomon Choran (19) in an epic medal match that went 6 minutes into overtime. Nate Torres (19) had a strong showing
going 3-2 to place seventh at 81kg. The day before, Max Alaynick (18) placed seventh in the 81kg under21 division to close out the JMJC participation at the 2018 Ontario Open.
NEXT UP: The Jason Morris Judo Center will be hosting its 27th in-house competition, Saturday, November 24, 2018 where the JMJC belt promotions will also occur.