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Saratoga County’s Current Safe Schools UPDATE State of Real Estate by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

First Night Saratoga

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MALTA — On Dec. 13 the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership released the inaugural Saratoga County Real Estate Index, which portrays the county as a desirable place to live and do business, with strong residential, commercial and industrial markets, and a need for additional inventory in each sector. The index also presented the results of a Pulse Survey that signaled an optimistic view of Saratoga County’s real

estate sector. Among real estate professionals surveyed, 94 percent describe the residential sales sector as strong, very strong or stable; 88 percent see the commercial leasing market as strong, very strong or stable; and 78 percent characterize the commercial sales market as strong or very strong. The Saratoga County Real Estate Index was unveiled during a luncheon event attended by more than 100 business executives and professionals at the Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta.

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Season’s Greetings

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2018: A Look Back

Holiday Worship M O N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 8 DOWNTOWN SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK Flaherty Scores 1,000 Points The People, The Places, The Headlines Services by Thomas Dimopoulos & Marissa Gonzalez POSTER DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION: @2018 SHARON BOLTON • HATS BY MINITOPHATBOUTIQUE.COM • FIRST NIGHT SARATOGA ~ SARATOGA-ARTS.ORG

Cattle Rustlers IN AUGUST of this year the Washington County Sherriff ’s Office was investigating a reported seven missing cows from a farm in the town of Argyle. One of the cows missing is a show cow named Roxy and is reportedly worth $30,000. The cows went missing just before the Washington County Fair where cattle owner John Violette planned to bring some of the cows that went missing.

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Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

Top Moments of 2018 ... THE PEOPLE, THE PLACES, THE HEADLINES ... by Thomas Dimopoulos & Marissa Gonzalez • Saratoga TODAY

Running the City

Wilton Celebrates Bicentennial

A NEWLY ELECTED City Council convened for its first regular meeting at City Hall on Jan. 2, 2018. Members included returnees John Franck (Accounts), Michele Madigan (Finance), Anthony “Skip” Scirocco (Public Works) and Matt Veitch (Supervisor), alongside new city government members Peter Martin (Public Safety), Tara Gaston (Supervisor) and Meg Kelly (Mayor). Kelly, the 21st mayor in the city’s 102-year history, became the fourth woman mayor.

THIS YEAR the Town of Wilton Celebrated its 200th birthday with a flurry of events throughout the year to mark the milestone. The celebration began with the Bicentennial Kick-Off Gala on Jan. 27 at the newly renovated McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton.

County’s New Public Safety Building ALTHOUGH THE IDEA to build a new public safety building was conceived nearly 10 years ago, finally in 2018 the work has begun. In October county officials broke ground on the new public safety building that will house the 911 dispatcher, public health, emergency services, probation department, public health, and the sheriff ’s administrative staff. The building, which cost nearly $30 million, will be named after late Galway Supervisor Paul Lent who was a driving force behind the project.

On April 20, a reenactment of the first town meeting took place at the Wilton Mall. The meeting was reenacted by Captain Giles Kellogg’s Company of Artillery, and was followed by a showcase of Wilton’s civic groups and organizations. From April 21 through April 22 self-guided historic sites tour took place. On Sept. 16 self-guided historic home tours took place as well. Both tours included sites and homes that date back to 1700. On Sept. 20 a time capsule burial was held at Wilton Town Hall. In attendance were town board members, Todd Shimkus of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Elise Stefanik, Sen. Kathy Marchione and Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner. Some items buried in the time capsule included memorabilia celebrating the event, maps of both the old and new Gavin Park, this year’s Historic Homes Tour brochure, a Saratoga TODAY commemorative magazine, a Parkfest brochure and a documentary titled “Wilton 200” produced by Tim Welch, among many others. “2018 has been a very special year for the town; it’s been a year of remembrance and celebration as we take pride in its 200th birthday. The bicentennial committee has hosted a series of special events designed to encourage our residents to reflect and remember our history,” Supervisor Art Johnson said in a speech before the burial.

A Solemn Anniversary: Saratoga Springs Native Remembers RFK PAUL SCHRADE stood atop the platform in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel. A few feet away, Bobby Kennedy delivered his speech. A few hours earlier, the polls closed on the California Democratic presidential primary and the feeling of victory hung in the air. As Kennedy made his way off the stage to meet with the press, the ballroom filled with the exuberant chanting of his joy-filled supporters: RFK. RFK. RFK. “As he walked off into the pantry area, heading for a press conference, Bobby said: ‘I want you with me,’” Schrade recalls. Once inside the hotel kitchen pantry area, he watched Kennedy extend his hand to greet workers. “Then I got hit,” Schrade says. “I started shaking violently. I didn’t even know that I’d been shot.” Schrade was shot in the head and taken to Los Angeles’ Kaiser Hospital. Just over 24 hours later, at 1:44 a.m. on June 6, 1968, Kennedy was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital. After recovering from his injuries, Shrade moved out of Los Angeles and into the desert. He set aside the memories of that tragic night for a long time. Paul Schrade grew up in Saratoga Springs where as a young man he worked nights and weekends at the family floral business, the descendant of which maintains the Schrade name and today stands on West Avenue as the Posie Peddler. “Slave labor,” he says with a laugh. He had a busy scholastic career that included writing for the school newspaper, Oratoga, and being involved in the speech club and photo club, among other organizations. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1942 and studied at Yale, later becoming a union organizer and getting involved in the nation’s political scene. During John F. Kennedy’s election campaign in 1960, Schrade struck up a friendship with J.F.K.’s younger brother, Bobby. “We had a lot of great experiences together,” he says. The year 1968 was one of conflict in America. “Bob was facing a lot of crises,” explains Schrade. “The anti-war movement, rebellion on campuses, rebellion in the black community; Dr. King had been shot and killed. The country was in horrible shape at that point and Bob provided some hope during this terrible time.” Vice President Hubert Humphrey would later emerge from a turbulent Democratic National Convention in Chicago to represent his party. Republican candidate Richard Nixon would win the presidency in the general election. Asked whether he can imagine how the world might be different had Kennedy survived and been elected president, says Schrade who is 93, “well, he was against the war in Vietnam. He would have ended the war.” One person’s life making such a big difference. “One small bullet made a difference,” he replied. continues...

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Camp Boyhaven: SOLD IN OCTOBER, John Munter Sr. of Munter Enterprises, a family owned construction company, purchased the Camp Boyhaven property from Twin Rivers Council for the asking price of $1 Million. Munter bought the former Boy Scout property to give the town of Milton and the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) time to assure the property will remain in public ownership. This purchase ended a yearlong political wrangling in Milton in order to save Camp Boyhaven.

NY’s Largest Battery Storage Project ON SEPT. 26 Key Capture Energy LLC, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the KCE NY 1 facility. The KCE NY 1 facility is a 20 megawatt (MW) utility-scale battery storage project, located at the Luther Forest Technology Campus. The project is the largest lithium-ion battery storage project in New York State and supports Governor Cuomo’s commitment for the state to reach 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025. In addition to enabling the creation of 25 construction jobs and nine full-time positions, the facility will provide clean energy to enhance power grid performance and reliability.

I GOT U IN MAY, Walter Boldish a Ballston Lake dad, partnered with the major jewelry brand Alex and Ani to design a jewelry line to spread his positive message, “I GOT U.” After the death of his daughter, Kenzie, Boldish created a non-profit to provide weekend meals to hungry children in the local area. After the tragic death of a beloved friend in 2015, Boldish created the I GOT U apparel and lifestyle brand dedicated to spreading a unified, positive message around the world. Alex and Ani chose Boldish to partner with because the impact he has made in the local community. “It addresses all the social issues in the world in a positive way,” Boldish said. “I GOT U is saying ‘hey you don’t have to be my best friend, you don’t have to agree with everything I do, just respect me as a human.” “Stop looking for the negativity. If we start looking for the good in people, it’s going to be awesome,” he said.

Beware of the Bear THIS YEAR Wilton and Saratoga residents saw a spike in local bear sightings which forced the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to take an enforcement stance. “Residences with bird feeders and other bear attractants will be given a written warning. If they fail to heed the warning they will be issued a ticket that could result in a maximum penalty of $250 fine and 15 days in jail,” read a notice on the town of Wilton’s website. According to the DEC, as of August, Saratoga has 50 recorded nuisance bear complaints this year, 30 of which are from Wilton. The bears have also resisted several attempts to haze and chase them off.

Neighbors Halt Plans for Emergency Winter Shelter LAND USE APPROVALS were granted, and donated funds secured for the siting of a permanent location for a city-based Code Blue emergency shelter. The development of the shelter, slated to open this winter, was halted after a group of nearly two dozen residents opposed to it being developed on Walworth Street. The group won a lawsuit which determined the shelter expansion was not an appropriate use of city zoning. Code Blue has had a transitory geographic existence in the city since its opening in late 2013. A series of temporary shelter venues have been staged at various locations across the city, St. Peter’s Parish Center, the Salvation Army building and the Soul Saving Station Church, among them. The permanent shelter was to be built on the property of Shelters of Saratoga, which oversees the Code Blue program. Soul Saving Station Church on Henry Street, and Presbyterian New England Congregational Church near Congress Park are currently serving as temporary shelter locations for the winter of 2018-2019 season.

Charter Referendum Vote Fails, Again IN NOV. 2017, a referendum was defeated by a narrow 4,458 4,448 margin that, if successful, would have changed the city’s form of governing. A much more modest proposal – which came from a committee largely comprised of city officials - sought to make some changes to the existing city charter in a November 2018 referendum. That latter referendum was soundly defeated, by a 6,537 - 3,610 vote.

Lightning Strike Damage Shuts Down City Hall CITY EMPLOYEES were forced to set up temporary offices across the Spa City in the immediate aftermath of extensive fire and water damage which forced the closure of City Hall. The 19th century building, which opened in 1871, was struck by lightning Aug. 17, resulting in damages to the structure. Most city employees were eventually relocated to the southside city recreation facility on Vanderbilt Avenue, and Saratoga City Court sessions were held at 65 South Broadway, in the Lincoln bath building. Council meetings are being staged at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Broadway. The cost to reconstruct and restore City Hall is anticipated to carry an approximate $11.2 million price tag, city officials said. Insurance proceeds are expected to cover roughly half of the total project cost. The plans call for a new public elevator, which is not covered by insurance, to be installed in the building - with the existing elevator designated for employee use – the relocation and re-design of city department offices, and an audio/visual booth, concession area and entryway lobby installed in an upgraded Music Hall on the building’s top floor. Additional changes include state-mandated renovations of city courts and a new energy compliant heating and cooling system for all of City Hall. The work is slated to take place in two phases; asbestos abatement, anticipated to begin in early 2019, will take four to six weeks to complete, and the construction renovation phase of the job is expected to commence in the spring. The council is hopeful City Hall will be set to re-open by late 2019.

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NEWS BRIEFS

6th Annual Toys for Toga Collected 3,200 Toys and Raised Over $8,000 for Local Charities

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Foal Patrol Season 2 SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Dec. 28 a family-friendly celebration of Foal Patrol Season 2 will take place at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The Museum will also unveil the new Foal Patrol Education Site. There will be snacks, giveaways and a variety of fun activities featuring the educational concepts of Foal Patrol.

Some special activities include: • A guided exploration of the foal patrol website on iPads. •A chance to meet a mare and foal. •Interactive stations on horse care, foal naming and more. •Healthy snacks fit for a horse. Foal Patrol Season 2 will also launch online on Dec. 28. The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 10 a.m. until noon.

Local Salvation Army Red Kettle Collections are Down

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MECHANICVILLE — This year’s Toys for Toga collected 3,200 toys and raised over $8,000 for three local charities: Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Community Human Services and Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. Toys for Toga, an idea to help provide local children with toys for the holidays, began six years ago because of DeCrescente Distributing Company (DDC), Discover Saratoga and Saratoga Brewery. This year, Druthers Brewing Company joined the team. Once again, Death Wish Coffee Company traded more than 1,200 bags of coffee for new,

unwrapped toys. The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, The Mill on Round Lake and DZ Restaurants each raised over $600 for the three local charities. Other Toys for Toga participants include Metabolic Meltdown of Saratoga Springs, The Brick Tavern and Grille, Pasta Pane, Saratoga City Tavern and Kings Tavern who all collected multiple boxes of toys for local children this holiday season. The Toys for Toga wrap-up event took place on Dec. 13 at DeCrescente Distributing Company located at 200 North Main Street in Mechanicville.

Local Bell Ringer “Queen Eileen Eaglin” rings outside Adirondack Trust Company on Broadway. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Salvation Army is asking Saratogians to donate to help the charity reach its goal this holiday season. The nonprofit is struggling to fill kettles in the last few weeks of its 2018 Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army says kettle donations are down by 20 percent and aren’t on pace to reach the $125,000 fundraising goal. More than $70,000 has been raised overall since the start

of the campaign on Nov. 16. Last year, The Salvation Army surpassed its $125,000 goal by $3,000, officials said. Funds go toward programs for youths, families and seniors, as well as their Fresh Start program, which provides breakfast, showers, clothing and laundry services to the homeless population, yearround, five days per week. Donations can be make online or by slipping a check in the iconic red kettles.

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COURT Daniel P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, 35, of Glens Falls, was sentenced Dec. 12 to four years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Wilton. Kip R. Chapman, 29, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Dec. 12 to felony DWI. Sentencing scheduled Feb. 6, 2019. Joseph R. Korfhage, 25, of Milton, pleaded Dec. 13 to felony rape in the first-degree, in connection with an incident in Ballston. Sentencing scheduled Feb. 21. Michael G. Peterson, 48, of Johnsville, was sentenced Dec. 14 to 1 -3/4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Wilton. Kenneth O. Pimentel-Martinez, 29, of Ballston, was sentenced Dec. 17 to five years in state prison, after pleading to felony robbery, in Ballston.

POLICE Carson J. Davis, age 25, Corinth, was charged Dec. 14 with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument- misdemeanor. Nicholas S. Berg, age 22, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 14 with resisting arrestmisdemeanor; speeding - posted zone; failed to signal a turn; refuse of pre-screen test; driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; aggravated unlicensed operation third degreemisdemeanor. Stephen D. Berg, age 52, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 14 with refuse pre-screen; driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor.

Janelle E. Rizzo, age 30, Troy, was charged Dec. 14 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; failed to stop at stop sign; fail to signal turn, change lanes, parked. Jerad M. Vannier, age 34, Porters Corners, was charged Dec. 14 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; passed a red traffic signal light. Wren Rahaman, age 24, Schenectady, was charged Dec. 13 with attempted assault in the second degree- felony. Jasay L. Boone, age 45, Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/three or more suspensions- misdemeanor. Robert M. Hayes, age 35, Troy, was charged Dec. 12 with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd/refused chemical testmisdemeanor; circumvent interlock-court order-operate w/o device- misdemeanor. Ronnie L. A. Bever, age 41, Salem, was charged Dec. 12 with aggravated unlicensed operation third degreemisdemeanor. Charles A. Hilsman, age 59, Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 11 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor. Christopher E. Hansen, age 30, Gansevoort, was charged Dec. 11 with criminal tampering in the third degreemisdemeanor. Jason M. Rector, age 37, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 10 with criminal trespass third degree/building or property- misdemeanor.

BLOTTER 5 Habiba M. Ibrahim, age 17, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 10 with aggravated harassment in the second degreemisdemeanor.

Matthew L. Snowball, age 42, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 8 with criminal mischief fourth degree/intent damages property- misdemeanor.

Shayn R. Foley, age 27, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 7 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; failed to stop at stop sign.

Ford T. Fafard, age 19, Greenfield Center, was charged Dec. 9 with unlawful possession of marijuana; reckless endangerment in the second degreemisdemeanor; attempted assault/intent physical injury- misdemeanor.

Kyle J. Sisco, age 26, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 7 with grand larceny fourth degree/taken from a person- felony.

James J. Altamirano, age 37, Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 6 with petit larcenymisdemeanor/ 3 counts.

William F. Mosso, age 27, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 7 with speeding - posted zone; refuse pre-screen test; driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor.

Kevin C. Kenton, age 30, Wethersfield, Connecticut, was charged Dec. 5 with driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; failed to signal a turn; equipment (headlights), equipment (rear lights) manufacture after January 1952; failure to keep right; failure to comply with lawful order of the police; passed a red traffic signal light; unlawful possession of marijuana.

Michael J. Hodson, age 28, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 9 with disorderly conduct; resisting arrestmisdemeanor; obstructing governmental administration secondmisdemeanor; criminal tampering in the third degreemisdemeanor.

Charles J. Macdougall, age 43, Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 7 with criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th- misdemeanor; driving while intoxicatedmisdemeanor; refuse prescreen test; fail to signal turn, change lanes, parked.

OBITUARIES

Linda L. (Hayes) Caruso

Elizabeth (Kuenzel) O’Connell

JOHNSTOWN – Linda L. (Hayes) Caruso passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Edie Road, Wilton. Arrangements under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth “Betty” (Kuenzel) O’Connell passed away December 14, 2018. Visitation was on December 20, 2018 at Burke & Bussing Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. A Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. December 21, 2018 in Church of St. Peter. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles “Dude” Dehn, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Dude was born May 6, 1939 in Saratoga Springs to the late Charles Dehn, Jr. and Ida Mae (Gibson). After graduating high school Dude enlisted in the US Navy Seabees Reserves in 1956, was activated from 1958 to 1960, and was honorably discharged from the US Navy Reserve in 1962. After his military service Dude returned home and followed in his father’s footsteps taking over the

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family business, Dehn’s Flowers on Beekman Street, which was established in 1892 by his GreatGrandfather, Christian Dehn. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed seeing his flowers throughout Saratoga Springs including places like the Saratoga Race Track, Adirondack Trust Company Banks, and hanging baskets on city light posts. Dude was recently thrilled to have Dehn’s flowers picked to provide flowers and space to build flower blankets for the 2018 Belmont Stakes as well as flower blankets for the 2018 Saratoga Racing Meet. Dude was a family man who loved, loved, loved being with his family and friends gathered at their camp on the Hudson River just outside of Corinth. Sometimes referring to himself as “the original Dude,” he also enjoyed traveling and taking cruises with his family. He was also an avid bowler and proud to have recorded a perfect 300 game. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Kathleen (Graul), two daughters; Terri (John)

Mishoe of Greenfield Center and Lori (John) Barnes of Saratoga Springs, sister Deborah (Gordon) Hatch, Grandchildren; John P. Mishoe, Jr., Kira (Corbin) Joshu, Kelli Mishoe, Lauren Barnes, and Christian Barnes. Dude is also survived by his sister-in-law Robyn (John) Kelly who was like a daughter to him and Kathleen whom they raised from a young age. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Monday, December 17, 2018 William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A funeral service was celebrated on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the funeral home.Burial with military honors was private. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Holiday Donations from the Ancient Order of Hibernians

Ed Kelley presents check from fall fundraisers to Robin Byrt of Mary’s Haven Hospice Service. Photo provided.

Ed Kelley of Commodore John Barry Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, presents check from fall fundraisers to Tony Zanella of the ECHO Food Pantry. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), a not-for-profit organization based in Saratoga Springs that sponsors fundraising events throughout the year, donated $750 to Mary's Haven Hospice Service in Saratoga Springs and the same amount to ECHO Food Pantry in Rock City Falls.

Saratoga County Chamber Honors Tom Roohan SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce announced on Dec. 14 that Tom Roohan, the Principal Broker and President of Roohan Realty, was selected to receive the 2019 Joseph Dalton Community Service Award. Roohan will be presented with the award at the Chamber’s 101st Annual Dinner, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, on Thursday, January 24, 2019. “We were looking to honor

and recognize people who for more than 25 years have been forward deployed meaning they’ve contributed to the community by volunteering their time, energy, and expertise, not just their money. Clearly, Steve “Sully” Sullivan and Tom Roohan met this award criteria and are so very deserving of this special recognition,” said Brian Straughter, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and the President of Turf Hotels.

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Wreaths Across America: 12,000 WREATHS COLLECTED

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by Marissa Gonzalez Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — On Dec. 15 volunteers showed up to Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (NYGSNS) to personally lay just over 12,000 holiday wreaths on each gravesite to honor and remember veterans for the Wreaths Across America drive. Cemetery Director Scott Lamb estimates between 3,500

and 4,000 individuals showed up to volunteer. Roughly two full semi-loaded trucks transported all 12,000 wreaths. “Thank you to everybody that helped support it. If you don’t have the folks donating the wreaths you’re not going to have the ceremony. 12,000 wreaths this year is a great goal but we’re going to have to reach 13,000 next year,” Lamb said. The cemetery adds roughly 1,000 gravesites every year. Soon after the holidays the cemetery begins fundraising to reach next year’s goal. “There was a time where there was only 300 or 400 wreaths here. So to reach our goal of 13,000 next year is going to take some fundraising, starting probably within the next month or two,” he added. Before the wreath laying, a 30-minute ceremony took place at noon EST and simultaneously at 1,440 cemeteries across the country and internationally. This

years ceremony was performed by the Civil Air Patrol. According to Lamb, The Patriot Guard Riders of Eastern New York is a major sponsor for this undertaking. Other sponsors included many local and countywide American Legions along with 45 other fundraising groups. Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Co. shipped a surplus of wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. In

2005 photos of his efforts were discovered on the Internet and has since gained national attention. The wreath retirement ceremony will take place on Jan. 26 at NYGBSNS located at 200 Duell Rd. in Schuylerville. It will begin at 8 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring a broomstick without the brush attached to carry wreaths for disposal. Lamb asks that if anyone would like to replace a wreath with the Star of David or the Muslim Crescent, contact NYGBSNS. To find out more call 518-581-9128.

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Saratoga County to Crack Down Enforcement Efforts to STOP – DWI SARATOGA COUNTY — While this holiday season will be spent celebrating with friends and family, and looking forward to the blessings of a New Year, the law enforcement community across New York State will take to the roads in an effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Edward Kinowski announced on Dec. 13 that Saratoga County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving, this holiday season. The impaired driving crackdown runs from Dec. 15, 2018 until Jan. 1, 2019. During this period New York State Police, County Sheriff and municipal law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force. STOP-DWI stands for “Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Impaired.” State Legislature created the program in 1981; it empowers counties to coordinate local efforts to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes. The STOP-DWI Holiday Crack Down is one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The State-wide STOPDWI Crack Down Campaign also targets the 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Super Bowl weekend and St. Patrick’s Day.

While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the numbers of alcohol and drugrelated fatalities, still many lives are lost because of crashes caused by drunk or impaired drivers. Research shows that highvisibility enforcement can reduce impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. Sobriety checkpoints play a key part in raising awareness about the problem. Highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving. STOP-DWI is financially self-sustaining. Efforts are funded entirely from fines paid by convicted drunken drivers. According to stopdwi.org New York’s STOP-DWI program is the Nation’s first and only selfsustaining impaired driving program. Other states have implemented components of selfsufficiency, but none to the degree of New York State. STOP-DWI has a mobile app called “have a plan” which gives users convenient resources to locate and call a taxi, create a designated driver list, information on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels and way to report a suspected a drunk driver. The app is available for Apple, Android and Windows smartphones. To download the app visit www. stopdwi.org/mobileapp.

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Looking Back 2018

After a career that spanned 25 years, Sam “the Bugler” Grossman performs his last call to the post on Monday Sept. 3, 2018, at Saratoga Race Course. Photo by SuperSource Media.

Orion Anderson, three-time (2016-2018) state wrestling champ from Schuylerville. Photo provided.

The Caroline Street Register stood fixed to a building on the south side of Caroline Street for approximately a half-century. When the building was undergoing an exterior paint job last spring, workers removed the large sign, and targeted it for the trash pile. Local resident Stephen Smigielski, who was working at a nearby eatery at the time, took it upon himself to rescue the sign, and placed it in a toolshed for safekeeping. “I grew up in the ‘70s in Saratoga Springs,” Smigielski explained. “That sign was always there. It was there when we were teenagers. I didn’t want it to hit the bonfire.” Photo by SuperSource Media.

On Saturday, Jan. 13, Saratoga Springs junior Kelsey Chmiel took first place in the Junior Women Under-17 four-kilometer race at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country Meet in Scotland. Photo provided

The 5th annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival took place at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa on June 22. The name of the festival was the Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, and is now the Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival. After four successful years, event organizers realized they wanted to create a bigger and better event. Photo by Erin Reid Coker.

Teddy Foster, Campaign Director at Universal Preservation Hall, stands on the balcony of the hall during the start of renovation. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. Universal Preservation Hall, a 19th century Victorian structure on Washington Street, is being transformed into a state-of-the-art 700-seat performance space. Foster announced in December 2018 that construction was officially underway. Following completion of the $9.4 million renovation project, UPH is slated to re-open in the spring of 2020.

A Navy Homecoming at Ballston Spa High School Graduation. On June 21 an unsuspecting high school senior, Arianna Crowd, began to walk the stage to receive her diploma, only for her older brother, Xavier Crowd, to walk on stage and give it to her. The two last saw each other in September of 2017. Photo provided.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

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Looking Back 2018

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer visited Saratoga Springs in August as part of a national book tour to promote his recently published memoir, “The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President.” Northshire Bookstore hosted the book-signing at their store on Broadway, where Spicer was greeted by approximately 60 people who attended the event. Following the event, Spicer visited Saratoga Race Course, then later attended a Republican Party fundraiser on Union Avenue, where a spirited group of about 70 people gathered outside, held signs and shouted slogans opposing Spicer’s visit and criticizing the policies of President Donald Trump. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

The Saratoga Ninja Lab, the first membership gym of its’ kind, is now open in Malta. Located at 9 Stonebreak Road, Suite 3, this gym is the perfect place for anyone to turn into a ninja. Photo provided. Forno Bistro in Saratoga Springs petitioned to have Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band to attend a backyard barbeque tailgate party at the restaurant on Sept. 29, the day of the Zac Brown Band concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). In trying to gain Zac Brown Band’s attention, Bill Gathen, Director of Marketing and Michael Ruggiero, Marketing Manager of DZ Restaurants made a music video sampling lyrics from popular Zac Brown Band songs to entice the band. Photo provided.

Civil War Weekend took place on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 at D.A. Collins’ Ballard Road property in Wilton. It was a fundraiser for The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage and celebrated the Town of Wilton’s bicentennial. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

Rhianna Stallard was on her way to work on a May morning when she caught sight of some activity in Congress Park that prompted her to action. “I was just driving by, when I saw them taking down this beautiful tree,” she said. “I pulled over and parked, then I ran in the park and went and jumped up, into the tree.” Two workers who were set to cut down the tree were forced to pause their actions for the remainder of the day. The willow, marred by a two to three-foot wide hole in its trunk, eventually did require removal for safety reasons, with DPW workers planting another in its place.

The Saratoga Giant Pumpkin Fest took place on Sept. 30, where giant pumpkin growers from all over the Northeast compete to find the biggest pumpkin of the year. The heaviest pumpkin weighed a whopping 1,825 pounds. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

EDUCATION

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Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

Skidmore Goes Smokeless

UPDATE! SARATOGA SPRINGS — At Monday night’s security forum, NYSIR made the recommendation to add one more SRO at Maple Avenue Middle School. One more for the entire district. “This would mean that 6 of the 8 schools would be left defenseless if an active assailant presented on campus. The average police response time to nonpolice initiated calls in the city of Saratoga Springs is 7.7 minutes,” said the press release. “I don’t carry a weapon here anymore, not allowed to, it would be against the law,” said Mark Leffler, who after 28 years with the Saratoga Springs Police Department joined the district staff in August. “I feel that we are less safe now than we were.” John Catone, the city’s

assistant police chief, also said the district’s schools were less safe without armed monitors. For years the district employed former police officers as monitors who carried concealed weapons, but that practice was ended in the spring after district officials determined it was out of line with state law. The school board this fall voted against authorizing the monitors to again carry firearms. “I think you are less safe now, because to me it was an overreaction to a problem that didn’t exist,” Catone said of disarming the grounds monitors. Asked about the assessment from Leffler and Catone that the schools are less safe now than when the monitors were armed, Patton said, "That’s their opinion.”

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will be a smokefree and tobacco-free campus, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Smoking and tobacco use — as well as the use of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices — will be prohibited throughout all of Skidmore College property, including outdoor areas. “The smoke-free and tobacco-free policy promotes a culture of wellness and provides the community with a healthy, respectful working and learning environment by limiting the potential exposure of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the effects of secondhand smoke and by reducing the risk of fires,” said Cerri Banks, dean of students and vice president for student affairs. “In addition, the policy is in alignment with the College’s strategic goals which support health and wellness initiatives throughout our campus community,” Banks continued. “We included e-cigarettes and vaping devices in the policy because nicotine in any form is highly addictive. Our health and wellness staff are trained to advise those who are interested in breaking the dependency on nicotine products,” Banks said. To implement the new policy, Skidmore partnered with the Living Tobacco-Free Initiative, a program of the Health Promotion Center of Glens Falls Hospital that encourages community members to work together to fix the major health and economic implications of tobacco use by

establishing social norms that support tobacco-free policies, assisting tobacco users to quit and preventing initiation of tobacco use. The program provided Skidmore with resources, as well as examples and information about planning, implementing and sustaining a tobacco-free campus policy. “We are extremely impressed with how dedicated, thoughtful and thorough Skidmore has been through this whole process and are thankful to be a part of this initiative,” says Brandi Bishop, program coordinator for the Living Tobacco-Free Initiative at the Health Promotion Center of Glens Falls Hospital. “Making this change and commitment to health makes a valuable statement about the College’s sense of duty to its students, faculty and staff,” said Wendy Walker, a registered nurse and prevention specialist in health promotion at Skidmore. “While Skidmore is constantly challenging students, faculty and staff to learn, grow and thrive, it’s important to recognize that this value extends beyond intellectual wellness to our physical and psychological well-being,” Walker stated. The College will host a campus-wide smoke-free launch event on Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the second floor of Case Center. Dean Banks will make remarks and representatives from Health Services and Peer Health Educators will be on hand to offer smoking cessation resources.

There will also be music, refreshments, goodie bags, prizes, giveaways and raffles. The number of U.S. college and university campuses that are smoke-free or tobacco-free more than doubled between 2012 and 2017, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANRF). According to ANRF’s most recent data as of Oct. 1, 2018, there are now at least 2,279 totally smoke-free campus sites. Of these, 1,910 are also 100 percent tobacco-free, 1,886 also prohibit e-cigarette use, 960 also prohibit hookah use, and 386 also prohibit smoking/vaping. Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a highly selective private coeducational liberal arts college that prides itself on a core belief that Creative Thought Matters. About 2,500 students from 44 states and 67 countries and a faculty of 300 dedicated teacherscholars put academic theory and creative expression into practice — resulting in eclectic interdisciplinary courses of study, ranging from the humanities and arts and sciences to business and education. Skidmore consistently appears in national best colleges rankings and has been recognized as one of “America’s Most Entrepreneurial Colleges,” a “Best Value” school and a “Hidden Ivy.” The tree-lined 1,000-acre campus is located in Saratoga Springs, New York, about three hours from New York City, Boston and Montreal.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar Announces Annual “Jonah Beer Scholarship” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jonah Beer passed away suddenly on October 23, 2018. He was born in Troy, NY on December 2, 1998. Jonah was a student at the Albany College of Pharmacy. He was a pharmacy technician at CVS in Delmar and Saratoga Springs. In the summer, Jonah worked at the Saratoga Racetrack. Jonah was a shining light for all of his family and friends and they will miss him dearly. Jonah graduated Saratoga

Springs High School in 2017 and was a leading member of Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar (“SSAS”). Following his death his friends raised funds to assist with his funeral expenses and to create a legacy for him to be remembered by. Board members of SSAS individually paid for the funeral services. Nancy Black, who coordinated her friend’s fundraising efforts worked with Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar to establish a $4,000 fund which

will be used over the next 8 years to award an annual $500 “Jonah Beer Scholarship” that will be awarded to the graduating SSAS student who most embodies the values and qualities that Jonah exhibited. “Jonah was a great member of our program and is and will be missed greatly by all of the members of Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar,” said its volunteer Executive Director, Jim LaVigne. “This is a fitting and lasting legacy to his memory.”

Library Announces 2019 SaratogaREADS! Selections SARATOGA SPRINGS — Inspired by the current national conversation about migrants, refugees, and newcomers to the United States, Saratoga Springs Public Library has chosen Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid, as the 2019 SaratogaREADS! selection. A novel about a young couple in a blossoming relationship who are forced to evacuate a besieged Middle Eastern city, Exit West is tinged with magic and grounded in realism. Exploring the themes of love, country, community, and culture, the novel illuminates the inevitable struggles that arise when people with different worldviews come together in troubled times. Refugee, a novel by Alan Gratz featuring interwoven accounts of flight from three separate conflicts, on three continents, in three historical periods, is the 2019 SaratogaREADS! Junior Companion selection. The poignant and page-turning

stories of Josef, a Jewish boy departing 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, fleeing from Cuba in 1994; and Mahmoud, evacuating Syria in 2015, shine a child’s-eye view on the plight of those fleeing oppression and seeking safety and opportunity in a new land. This year’s selections continue the Library’s focus on sustainability, expanding the conversation from environmentalism to include the related issues of social equity, diversity, and inclusion. “Welcoming newcomers and celebrating their contributions is an American ideal that helps to sustain and enhance the character of our communities,” said library director Issac Pulver. “Fear of the unknown, traditions which seem at odds with another, economic disparities, and amplified divisiveness present challenges to that ideal. With these selections, we hope to spark civil and imaginative conversations about these challenges, and to inspire

opportunities for identifying and celebrating both our diversity and what unites us,” he continued. The mission of SaratogaREADS! is to invite all members of the Saratoga Springs community to participate in a shared reading experience, and to take part in conversations and events inspired by the annual reading selections. Events focus on a single selection and a Junior Companion title for young readers. Selections are based on a number of criteria, but chief among them are discussability, the potential for local interest, and the potential for a particular title to inspire conversations and experiences that go beyond the book An extensive slate of programs related to this year’s selections will take place at the library and throughout the community this winter. A full schedule of events will be posted on the library’s website, www.sspl.org and at www.saratogareads.org.

Ballston Spa Students Raise Over $7400 for Charities During SEFCU Penny Harvest BALLSTON SPA — six school buildings in the district, The annual fall harvesting of and has proven to be successful pennies has been completed in in educating students in service the Ballston Spa schools. Students learning, financial literacy, and collected over $7,400 this fall that 21st Century learning skills. This will now be given back to local program teaches students about charities in the spring. The grand the importance of philanthropy total now reaches over $97,159 and service as well as teaching that has been raised by students math, communication, and team and given to the community building skills. Last year students through the program during the donated $9,400 in funds to eight past eleven years. local non-profit organizations This year, over 65 students during the district’s annual Penny were chosen as Penny Harvest Harvest Celebration that took leaders in their respective place in May. schools and they are now The program, now in its responsible for researching local twelfth year, is implemented in community issues and non-profit the fall of each school year and organizations that would benefit the funding was presented to from their donation. Members local charities in May. The district of the student roundtable in is very grateful to SEFCU for each school will then interview sponsoring the program and for representatives from local processing all of the pennies. For organizations and discuss how more information, please visit the their funds could be used to school websites via www.bscsd. further support these non-profits. org or contact the BSCSD Office The SEFCU Penny Harvest is of District Advancement at 518implemented in grades K-12, in all 884-7195 ext. 1369.

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Community Mourns BALLSTON SPA — A communitywide candlelight vigil was held this week by the Ballston Spa Central School District to honor and remember

7th grade student Emma Jones. The 12-year-old was killed in a double murder-suicide. According to police reports, 46-year-old Steven Jones shot and killed his wife,

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Saratoga Springs Fire Department Names New Chief, Promotes Four Members SARATOGA SPRINGS — Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin announced, commencing in the new year, Joseph J. Dolan will become the City’s 15th Fire Chief. Dolan has served in the department for 20 years and has over 25 years of field experience

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as an EMS provider. He was also among the first group of firefighters in Saratoga Springs to train as a paramedic. Dolan will replace Chief Robert Williams when Williams leaves service in February of 2019. Martin also announced that in 2019, the Fire Department

will promote Captain Aaron D. Dyer to Battalion Chief - a new position for the city of Saratoga Springs; Jeffery L. Alonzo will be promoted to Captain and will be a shift commander for the fire department, and Mark A. Bellantoni will be promoted to lieutenant.

Electric & Gas Safety Tips for the Winter Season BINGHAMTON — New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG) reminds customers to keep exhaust vents, gas meters and regulators clear of snow and ice as they clean up after winter storms. Snow, ice and other debris can block exhaust vents for furnaces, water heaters and similar appliances, potentially causing toxic fumes and poisonous carbon monoxide to build up indoors. Furthermore, snow and ice accumulated around natural gas meters and regulators can prevent gas company personnel and first-responders from locating and accessing them during an emergency. Customers should note the location of outdoor vents, including sidewall vents, as well as meters and regulators, and make sure they remain clear and accessible. After the storm

passes, snow or debris should be removed gently by hand or with a broom to avoid damage. Customers should also be alert to potential ice build-up on rooftops and gutters. Falling ice and snow can be dangerous and damage utility meters and regulators. ADDITIONAL SAFETY TIPS:

•To report emergencies, call NYSEG at 800-572-1121 to report gas leaks, odors or damaged gas equipment. If you suspect a leak, leave the area or building and call from outdoors or a neighbor’s home. If there’s an immediate danger, call 911. •Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be located on every level of your home, outside all sleeping areas and inside each bedroom. Test them monthly and replace the batteries at least twice a year. •Appliances: never use your stove or oven to stay warm. Only

space heaters intended for indoor use should be operated indoors or in enclosed spaces, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If you are unable to keep your home safely and comfortably heated, call 311 for resources that can help you and your family. •Home Generators: Any generator that plugs into a home’s wiring should be connected via a transfer switch by a licensed electrician. This ensures that when the generator is in use, house wiring is isolated from utility lines. Improper installation can damage the generator, or create hazards for utility employees working on poles, or even the general public. If adding a natural gas-fired generator, consult your gas company to ensure there is adequate pressure. Generators should be placed outdoors and away from doors and windows to prevent exposure to carbon monoxide.

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BALLSTON SPA 8 Sherwood Lane, $274,500. Peter and Miriam Vollweiler sold property to Gia Mertzlufft. 3 Mohican Pass, $440,224. Briarwood Brooks Development LLC sold property to Vinodh Rajenda and Ethel Emmanuel. 50 Goode St., $50,000. Lisa Ashdown sold property to Tanner Grice. 20 Thomas Ave., $32,500. James and Theresa Legnante sold property to Cook Realty LLC. 25 Chapel Hill Blvd., $330,000. Cheryl and John Warren, Jr. (as Trustees) sold property to Charles and Gloria Beamer.

CHARLTON 20 Jolly Rd., $245,000. Kyle Horton sold property to Scott and Holly Gould. 1190 Peaceable St., $351,000. William Ziganto (as Successor Trustee) sold property to Justin Fortney. 27 Crooked St., $224,000. Micah Bowers sold property to Andrea and Chloe Strohmeier. 32 Jolly Rd., $44,000. Frank Marra, Jr. and Janet Carnevali sold property to Terry Bodenstab and Lynne Shuart.

CORINTH 80 Stark Rd., $60,100. Wilmington Savings Fund Society (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to David Kirchhoff. 173 Howe Rd., $259,900. Keith Wells sold property to Tara Niedhammer and Louis Berthoty III. 522 Main St., $95,000. David, Nancy, and Mark Witte and Erica Pettit sold property to Gena and Joseph Wells, Jr. 28 Fuller Dr., $105,000. James Aloise (by Exec) sold property to James and Deborah Aloise.

GREENFIELD 2 Moss Creek Rd., $650,000. Jesse Boucher sold property to Scott and Kimberly Nokes. 206 Wilton Rd., $80,000. Scott Urell sold property to Joyanne Durham.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

3530 Boyhaven Rd., $55,000. Charles and Alice Evans sold property to Jake Garrant. 53 Hyspot Rd., $450,000. Nancy DeRusso sold property to Bryan and Marisa Flynn.

MALTA 28 Pepperbush Place, $182,000. Victor and Marcela Gaudin sold property to Sean and Rebecca Leonard. 114 Woodfield Blvd., $385,000. William Griffin sold property to SIRVA Relocation Credit LLC. 114 Woodfield Blvd., $385,000. SIRVA Relocation Credit LLC sold property to Maria and Timothy Fredericksen, Jr. 19 Ordelia Lane, $357,981. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Paul and Melanie Dorado. 5 Marions Way, Unit 5, $245,080. Held Properties LLC sold property to Salvatore and Carmen Longo. 52 Yachtsman Way, $485,405. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Charles and Linda Gonsalves. 35 Maiden Cir, $387,500. Kristin and Karl Meehan sold property to Mark and Taryn Skojec.

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220 Meadowlark Dr., $182,989. Jeremy Halkin sold property to Kathleen Iwaneczk.

34 Circular St., $1,267,500. CFM 25 Industrial Inc. sold property to Nicole Byrne.

1014-1016 St. Lawrence Dr., $250,000. Christopher Cipriano (as Trustee) sold property to Keith and Kathleen Anderson and Ryan McCann.

14 Pleasant Dr., $299,900. 14 Schuyler Drive LLC sold property to Lance and Paulette Walley.

200 Malta Ave., $200,000. Mark and Beth Smisloff sold property to Khanh and Vivian Nguyen. 300 Morning Kill Run, $325,000. Jasen Payant and Kristen Wiloliamson sold property to Lisa and Edward Fazzone, Jr. 814 Salam Dr., $288,500. Matthew Duemler sold property to Tiffany and Martin Daley III. 755 Route 29, $265,000. Antonio Ballestero sold property to Andrew and Maha Atchley. 5 Dublin Dr., $245,000. Barbara and Donald LeBarron sold property to Heidi Martinez. 30 Liberty Dr., $360,000. David and Susan Ziobrowski sold property to Christian Card and Amanda Dealoe.

TOWN OF SARATOGA

18 Lot 8 Maple Forest Dr., $93,000. H and L Development LLC sold property to Darren Herbinger Construction LLC.

243 Broad St., $140,500. Jenny and Eric Huss sold property to Lori Robinson.

18 Lot 8 Maple Forest Dr., $402,798. Darren Herbinger Constriction LLC sold property to Ivana Khalil.

106 Hanehan Rd., $408,050. Brenda Albertson sold property to Elise Stefanik and Matthew Manda.

11 Cottage St., $315,000. Aubrey Crist sold property to Kathleen Bolton. 8 Cygnet Cir, $533,000. John and Carolyn Conway sold property to Stone Financing LLC. 8 Cygnet Circle, $533,000. Stone Financing LLC sold property to Craig and Emily Pearce. 192 Circular St., $455,000. Elizabeth Welch sold property to Edward and Joy Holcomb.

15 38 Dyer Switch Rd., $575,000. Cartus Financial Corporation sold property to Jon and Deborah Serri. 29 Waterbury St., $350,000. Anne Carey (as Trustee) sold property to Zachary Novick and Madison Zanetti. 30 Quevic Dr., $229,900. Gerald VonStetina sold property to Risa Bubonia. 28 Sarazen St., $345,000. Maura Castle (as Trustee) sold property to Lisa and Gary Mann.

WILTON 4 Cheyenne Court, $285,000. Barbara Dibenedetto (by Guardian and Conservator) sold property to Brian McGrath.

BUSINESS

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

Saratoga County’s Current State of Real Estate Saratoga Partnership Releases First Real Estate Index

continued from front page... “Saratoga County’s vibrant real estate market is critically important because its reach extends into all sectors of our economy,” said Marty Vanags, President of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership. “As our first-ever Real Estate Index shows, Saratoga County continues to be a preferred location for both businesses and homeowners, which bodes well for sustained economic growth in one of the fastest-growing counties in the Northeast.” The Saratoga County Real Estate Index covered residential, commercial, and industrial areas of real estate. According to the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership the report showed:

RESIDENTIAL •Saratoga County led the Capital Region in single-family home sales over the past year with 248, though that figure declined from the previous year, as was the case in much of the area. •Saratoga County was the only local county to see an increase in single-family home inventory over the past year, with housing stock rising 8 percent to just over 1,600 units.

•In 2017, the 708 singleunit building permits issued in Saratoga County were more than double the closest area county. •Median home prices rose slightly, from $223,000 in 2017 to $228,000 in 2018.

COMMERCIAL •The amount of urban office space has fallen from 75,000 square-feet in 2014 to just under 12,000 square-feet today, with the vacancy rate falling from 12 percent to 2 percent. •The amount of suburban office space has grown from 257,000 square feet in 2014 to just under 355,000 square feet today, with the vacancy rate increasing from 10 to 13 percent. •Lease rates for both urban and suburban office space dropped slightly over the past year, but remain the highest in the Capital Region.

INDUSTRIAL •Total inventory of just under 10 million square-feet, and vacant space of just under 500,000 square feet, are virtually unchanged from 2014. •Similarly, the vacancy rate of just under 5 percent is on par with 2014. •Industrial lease rates in Saratoga County are among

highest in the region, but nearly identical to the 2014 rates. “The Real Estate Index illustrates the strength of Saratoga County’s real estate sector, which is particularly impressive amid the turbulence nationwide,” said Kevin Hedley, Chairman of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership. “I’m delighted that the Saratoga Partnership continues to generate valuable data that is helping existing businesses plan for the future, and enticing prospective businesses to look more closely at what Saratoga County has to offer.” The release of the index was followed by a panel discussion that featured leaders from each real estate sector. Panelists included Tom Roohan, President of Roohan Realty; Richard Sleasman, President and Managing Director of CBREAlbany; Matthew Harrison, Vice President, Residential Lending, Adirondack Trust; and John Allen, Partner at Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna LLP. The presenting sponsor of the event was Adirondack Trust Company. Silver sponsors were The Janack Group, Julie & Co. Realty LLC, and Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP. Bronze sponsors were C.T. Male Associates and Roohan Realty.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17

First New York Federal Credit Union New Real Estate Office Opening on Broadway Opens Second Branch in Saratoga County SARATOGA SPRINGS — Monticello Licensed Real Estate Broker has now opened an office in downtown Saratoga Springs at 511 Broadway. However, Monticello has been doing business in Saratoga County for several years, according to Principal broker and owner, Alexander H. Monticello, Esq.

Monticello sold over 200 homes in 2018 with 14 licensed agents. As Monticello opens its doors on Broadway, Alexander expects the team will grow. Monticello was formed in 2011, and has been named as one of the top 25 residential real estate brokerages four years in a row.

HALFMOON — On Nov. 26 First New York Federal Credit Union announced the opening of a new full-service branch located at 1533 Route 9 in Halfmoon in 2019. First New York has one additional Saratoga County location at 424 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

The new location is designed to better accommodate First New York’s growing membership in Saratoga County and it will feature a full-service branch with two First New York Express Interactive Teller Machines and a knowledgeable branch staff to assist with

accounts, loans and financial health and well-being of each First New York member. The Halfmoon branch will offer ample parking, two drive-up 24-hour First New York Express Interactive Teller Machines and is conveniently located on Route 9 in Halfmoon.

Adirondack Aquatic Center Seeks Options Stacey Thomas Joins Patient Experience Project SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Patient Experience Project (PEP), an EVERSANA agency, has announced the addition of Stacey Thomas as a senior project manager. In her new role, Thomas will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing campaign workflow to ensure all facets of projects are carried out on time. Thomas has a diverse background in project management with years of experience in creating strategic and effective solutions across multichannel platforms. Previously, she held positions at Palio, inVentiv Health Managed Markets, and Mosaic Wealth

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Strategies Group, Ltd. Thomas attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany.

MALTA — Adirondack Aquatic Center’s Board of Directors announced on Dec. 13 that in addition to a site in Malta, the organization is considering Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady to build the new multi-million dollar community and competitive swimming facility that will include the region’s first indoor, 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool. The goal is for the aquatic center to host regional swimming and diving competitions and attract more than 100,000 visitors to the Capital Region annually. Adirondack Aquatic Center is

also considering a 10-acre site along the health and wellness corridor located off of Rte. 67 in the town of Malta near Northway Exit 12. In July, Former Town Supervisor Vincent DeLucia appointed a committee to work with Adirondack Aquatic Center’s Board of Directors. The Schenectady County Metroplex Board of Directors approved a $40,000 contract with Counsilman-Hunsaker, a leading aquatics design firm with offices in Dallas, Denver, St. Louis and Los Angeles, to complete a feasibility study for the new facility at Mohawk Harbor.

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Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

NOTES FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

History Has Its Eyes On You

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce ON DECEMBER 13, we hosted our final Board of Directors meeting in our 100th year as a chamber of commerce.

This meeting was chaired by Brian Straughter, President of Turf Hotels and along with his wife Heather, the founders of Jakes Help from Heaven. In thanking Brian Straughter for his volunteer leadership this year, Theresa Agresta, of Allegory Studios and CultureTalk, mentioned that in 25, 50 or even 100 years from now that Saratogians will look back just as we did. As they look back, they will see photos of Brian Straughter in 2018 toasting the Chamber’s success at our 100th Annual

Dinner. Or they’ll watch video of him opening a bottle of champagne with a sword at our centennial celebration on June 7. But this history in photos and videos just can’t capture the impact the Chamber had this year. Under Brian Straughter’s leadership, we did so much more than just celebrate our past. The reality is most people are not in the room where things happen that help to advance our stature as one of the best places to live, work and play. They don’t know what it really takes to get things

done. For instance, demand to visit Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County is up about 4 percent this year versus last year. It was up even more than this in 2017. Did people just show up? Of course not… Our Chamber is Saratoga County’s official tourism promotion agency. We manage a comprehensive year-round marketing campaign targeting people by geography and interest and inviting them to visit Saratoga to stay, dine, shop, have fun and explore. We hosted 73 ribbon cuttings this year. But do people just one day decide to open a new business? Of course not… Our Chamber has one of the top ten SCORE small business advisory programs in the US. They help create local jobs. Local SCORE volunteers open doors and close deals so we can cut ribbons. In many cases, the accomplishments we are most proud of happen because we partner with others. In 2018, our community’s first-ever Saratoga JazzFest Friday was a team effort. The Bugatti Parade down Broadway – team effort. Saratoga’s Giant

PumpkinFest – team effort. We have affordable workforce housing being built right now in our City – team effort. The Flat Rock Centre project to help the City Center and downtown businesses as well as the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail – team effort. Building a team requires effort. You don’t just convene a meeting. And even if a meeting is held, there’s still work to be done to take action. Most people don’t see this just as we don’t see performers in a musical rehearsing to ensure the audience loves the show. Next week, we will publish a 2018 List of Accomplishments on www.saratoga.org. But when you look at this list or someone does years from now as part of a research project, we hope everyone will understand that there is so much more to what we do to get things done than could ever be captured in one photo, a video, or a column. And if you’d like to acknowledge that you recognize this fact, please say thank you to Brian Straughter who did more this year than most will ever know.

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Local Teacher Wins $100K KINDNESS CLOSET GROWS by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

Jamie Metivier in "The Kindness Closet" doantion room at Tanglewood Elementary School. Photo provided.

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Jamie Metivier, Tanglewood Elementary School reading teacher, has been collecting clothing, household items, and other supplies for several years for families in the Tanglewood district for her Kindness Closet. The Kindness Closet is a small closet within their cafeteria. Now, she has won a $100,000 grant through Farmers Insurance

Dream Big Competition. This grant is nationwide and any teacher, public or private, was able to apply. In August, they chose 15 finalists from hundreds of applicants. Last week, Metivier was informed she was one of the five winners chosen. “Last May, I was watching Jeopardy with my daughter, she makes me watch it with her to prove that she's smarter than me, and she usually wins,” Metivier laughed, explaining how she learned of the grants’ existence. See Story pg. 16

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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — A plan to develop a new six-story, 40-unit condominium complex is moving through the city’s Land Use boards this month. The “Five-Three,” located at 53 Putnam St., would be constructed opposite the Saratoga Springs Public Library and feature one-bedroom and two-bedroom units at a price range of $400,00 to $800,000, said Laura Manning, of First Fairfield Associates.

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SARATOGA FARMERS’ MARKET BRIMS WITH GIFTS TO SUIT EVERYONE

Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Saturdays | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Healthy & Fresh Puppy Treats.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

THE FINAL FEW DAYS before Christmas can be frantic. Gifts must be bought, Holiday meals must be cooked, and then there’s the issue of trying to get packages shipped to loved ones who live elsewhere. We at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market invite you to relax. Come to the market Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., grab a warm drink and a pastry or breakfast sandwich, and stroll through two floors of a wide variety of products all under one roof at the Lincoln Baths Building. You’ll find an array of unique locally made jewelry, artworks, specialty foods, and other gift items to suit anyone on your gift giving list. A quick walk through the market offers the following: Artisanal treats. On the second floor find cured meats, freshly made pastas, handcrafted jewelry, and journals. If there’s a dog in the family, consider a gift box from Mugzy’s Barkery, which features a sampler of their dog treats. Terra Sage Gourmet also offers healthy vegetarian dog food. Also on the second floor are first-year agricultural vendors offering locally produced mushrooms, chicken, dried beans, kale, potatoes, and nutrientdense microgreens. A spirited sample. Walk to the end of the second floor and head downstairs. Stop and sample bourbon-infused eggnog, made with Battenkill

Unique Jewelry.

Handmade Hats.

Bourbon Eggnog Festive Farm Fresh Cheese, Gift Wrapped!

Dip & Seasonings Gift Pack.

Peppermint Marshmallows.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 ounces bourbon (or to taste)* • 5 ounces eggnog* INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Shake over ice. Strain into glass (no ice). 2. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg. Enjoy! Fun & Festive Holiday Soaps.

Valley Creamery’s awardwinning eggnog and Yankee Distillers’ bourbon. Then continue your walk among fresh food and friendly faces. Sweets & Treats to ship. On the first floor you’ll find produce, meats, jams, chocolates, cheeses, peanut butter, and hummus.

Many of these items are suitable for shipping, and Slate Valley Farm makes the job easy. They offer a gift box of honey, maple syrup and maple treats in a Priority Mail package that Slate Valley will send for you. Other gift boxes. As you wrap up your walk, you’ll find

cheese samplers, nut butters, and mushroom teas from Argyle Cheese Farmer, Saratoga Peanut Butter, and Mariaville Mushroom Men respectively. And, if you like creating your own gift packages, stop by Kokinda Farms and pick up a wicker basket from Laurie Kokinda. Choose a jar of Laurie’s

jam and walk through the market to fill the basket with your favorites. The Saratoga Farmers Market is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays at the Lincoln Baths Building in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and on the FreshFoodNY app.

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Food

Christmas Around the World

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends.

This time of year brings many family reunions, friendship gatherings, and special events that include great food and fun times. The holiday season is celebrated in myriad ways around the world. Every family has their own traditions that are rooted in cultural customs that go back for many generations. However, there is one similarity with these traditions that spans across the globe – food. Different cultures celebrate their holidays in different ways, but cooking and enjoying special foods and drinks is a tradition that transcends throughout the world and all religions. Paella is one of our family’s favorite dishes and is the iconic rice dish of Spain. Cooked with care, but not requiring the fussy attention of a risotto, it’s the perfect way to cap off a happy Christmas celebration. The dish has the further advantage of customization and built-in appropriateness for a

couple of different special diets -it naturally has no gluten and no dairy. Vegetarians may forgo the typical use of Spanish sausage and chicken, using a vegetable stock to cook the rice. Those that love seafood can find plenty to love going all seafood with a seafood stock to complement the required rice, saffron, tomatoes and olive oil. Paella is a perfect party dish because it’s a one-pot meal, and because it feeds a crowd. Paella is a rice dish from Spain that has become very popular and is known around the world. It originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. Paella is meant to show off the rice itself and to highlight a few special ingredients. These can be vegetables, fish, shellfish or meat including sausage in seafood paella and you may also find chicken in it. Do not forget the saffron -- it is the essential spice of the dish. Whatever paella you make, it should use short- or mediumgrain rice, which should be cooked uncovered in a flavorful stock. Spanish Bomba rice is the best to use. It’s fun to make paella over a grill or on the stove. However, it is important that you have the right pan for this dish; the Paella Pan! The Paella pan should be shallow and have sloping sides, which helps the rice cook evenly and develops more intense flavor. As the pans get larger, they grow in diameter rather than depth, which allows for more delicious socarrat. And like all authentic paella pans, they do not have matching lids (since paella is traditionally

Here is an outstanding recipe for your Holiday Paella!

PAELLA WITH CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & MUSSELS

cooked in an open pan). We sell the traditional carbon steel pans and some stainless steel pans. Either will work well for you. A good pan has dimples on the bottom to INGREDIENTS serve several functions. They trap • ¾ cup Spanish paella rice or similar • 1 large link of fresh Spanish small amounts of liquid and thus short gain white rice (Bomba) chorizo or other spicy, smoky promote even cooking, they make • Salt to taste sausage you like the pan rigid, and they prevent • 1½ quarts chicken stock • 1 lb. mixed chicken on the bone • ½ pound mussels, cleaned • 1 small red onion, julienned warping. Now what the heck is and debearded • 6 cloves of garlic, sliced socarrat? When you make paella, • 1 Fresno chili, minced • 8 ounces canned tomato socarrat is the caramelized bottom • Flat leaf parsley to taste, chopped • Saffron -- a three finger pinch layer of rice that sometimes forms • Lemon wedges for serving • ¼ cup white wine on the pan. Many people consider INSTRUCTIONS the socarrat the prized part of the paella. Also, there is speculation 1. Over a medium high flame, heat the coveted socarrat for the that socarrat has aphrodisiac in enough olive oil to coat the duration of the cooking. powers, and that it is what fuels bottom of the paella pan. Once 3. Ladle stock around the outer the oil has reached its smoking the passion of those renowned edge of the pan until the liquid point, add in the chicken and level is just that of the rice’s. Spanish lovers. I myself am Irish, sausage, turning every now and Reduce the heat to achieve a slow French and Italian so the passion then to achieve a nice sear on each bubbling on the pan and let the is taken care of by the French and side. Add in the onions and garlic, magic unfold.You may have to add keeping an eye on the heat, since Italian parts. But I might like a a bit more stock from time to time. you don’t want them to burn. But little Antonio Banderas side of me If you do, use that moment to taste too low a heat and it will go limp for seasoning if it is needed the to crop up from time to time! How SARATOGA COUNTY OFFICE FORasTHE AGING-Decem and sad. Once the onions have salt will be better distributed if it is about: tu es muy bonita Paula? If caramelized nicely, add in the&rice. CONGREGATE HOME DELIVERED MEALS 363 introduced with a flush of liquid. you are not sure what dish to serve Continue to stir, allowing the rice 4. When the rice is just al dente to toast to a nice golden brown. In for your holiday meal; consider Monday Tuesday Wednesday and the liquid has just about been Thursd goes the tomatoes (squeeze them Paella. At Compliments to the through 3 4 your fingers into the pan 5 evaporated and absorbed,6it is time Chef; Your neighborhood Kitchen to add the mussels. Arrange them toBreaded aid in the breaking Chicken w/Orange Fish onup)aand add Hearty Beefon their hinges just Italian and Cutlery Store, located at 33 standing set Stew the saffron. Glaze Sauce Bun Vegetable Soup Oven in the rice. Ensuring that there is a Browned P Railroad Place, we sell various 2. Turn up the heat a bit and let it touch of liquid left to steam open Sauce Brussels Sprouts Wax Beans sizes of PaellaRice pans and other allTartar reduce to a thick consistency. the mussels will be very helpful for cooking tools Sonoma to help you with This is when you hit the rice with Blend Peas & Carrots Warmhaving Biscuit Chocolate Pudd them cook and open in a a liberal splash of wine, being your creation. Vegetables timely manner. Once they W/Whipped all pop Coleslaw Peaches Top careful of any possible flare-up. During thePears holiday season, the open it is pretty much time to eat. Warm Berry Give the pan a littleCrisp shake to even frantic pace of work and school, out the distribution of rice; this12 5. Top with chopped parsley, 10 11 13 Fresno chili, and a generous life slows temporarily and we settle will be the last real movement of Baked Fish Herb Chicken Pork Loin Pasta Bake w/Sa drizzle of great olive oil. into the celebrations of the season. the rice. Let it be still to develop w/Picatta Sauce w/Gravy w/Cranberry Wax Beans We toast the successes we’ve had over Brownreflect Rice for the Stuffing Mustard Sauce Peas in the preceding months, holiday supplies you need on the life we’ve lived and rejoice to eat, drink andSquash be merry with Spinach Butternut Red Bliss Potato Chocolate Cook with our lovedWarm ones. Create your family and friends. Remember my Apple Mandarin Oranges Vegetable Trio holiday traditions. It’s beginning to Foodie Friends: “Life Happens Pears in Cobbler taste a lot like Christmas! Stop by the Kitchen.”

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RELIGION

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Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton | 581-587-0623 acfsaratoga.com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-6886 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room 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 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch. com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton | 518-399-4831 charltonfreehold.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-1031 | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach | Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center 518-893-7429 | Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville 518-664-4442 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 livingwaterscog.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove 518-581-2973 | Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | 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 | 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 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Revelation Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | myrevolationchurch.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 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 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 , 9, and 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 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 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon | 518-348-0842 st-thomas-of-canterbury.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-885-5456 salchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8:20, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 saratogaumc.com | Services: Sunday 9, 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship: 11 a.m.; Sabbath School 10 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-8730 saratogasinai.org | Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Keith Mann | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019 RELIGION

Holiday Worship Services

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 Christmas Carol Sing at Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, 5 p.m. Simpson United Methodist Church (.4 mi south of Rt 29) is hosting a Christmas Carol Sing. Even if you have the bahhumbugs, come catch the holiday spirit by sharing your voice while singing joyous Christmas music, and then enjoy some hot chocolate and goodies with family and community! “Blue Christmas” Service at Round Lake United Methodist Church, 34 George Avenue, Round Lake, 6 p.m. This service is for those that are feeling loss or grief during the holiday season. Round Lake United Methodist Church is located off I-87 Exit 11.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Traditional Christmas Eve Service at Round Lake United Methodist Church, 34 George Avenue, Round Lake, 5:30 p.m. Please join us for this beautiful worship service! Christmas Eve Pageant Service at Trinity United Methodist Church,155 Ballard Road, Wilton,7 p.m. Please join us for this holiday service! Christmas Eve Candle Light Service at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake, 7 p.m. Located in the historical hamlet of Charlton, historic Charlton Freehold provides the perfect setting to come and celebrate Jesus, the reason for the season! The community is invited to join us. If you're looking for a church home, come to worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. then stay for coffee, tea, with goodies and meet others.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

Decorating for the Holidays is a Special Tradition... Here’s a glimpse of some local holiday decor!

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happy holidays!

The Cotter-Sacala’s, Saratoga Lake

Vallone-Bushee, Ballston Lake

Morgan & Winter, Troy

The Nailor’s Michele & John, Malta

Jac & Darbe, Greenfield

Tiffany Baker Scarchilli-Lisky,

Malta

Fish Fry Fridays Begins Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will start Fish Fry Fridays on Friday, January 11, at 4:30 - 7 p.m. Fish Fry will continue every Friday through April 19. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Hattie’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Benefit It is hard to believe but the final Hattie’s Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. The Grand Finale will benefit Jake’s Help from Heaven and the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Canfield Casino. Hattie’s Annual Mardi Gras party began in 2001 and has donated almost a million dollars to non-profits in our community. Help us cross the million-dollar mark with the success of this Final Mardi Gras. As in years past, we plan to transform the Canfield Casino into “New Orleans of the North.” Guests will enjoy the culinary expertise of Chef Jasper Alexander, dance the

LOCAL BRIEFS night away to the sounds of Soul Session and Garland Nelson, and a silent auction of unique and wonderful items donated by many local businesses. Sponsorship and Honorary Committee opportunities available now. Cost is $100-200. 21st Annual Saratoga Chowderfest Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. is Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest, one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers. If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest, contact Connie or call 518-584-1531. Lego® Americana Roadshow Some of America’s most famous landmarks are temporarily moving to Crossgates – or at least, their LEGO replicas are. The LEGO Americana Roadshow, presented by MVP Health Care, is a free traveling roadshow stopping at Crossgates on February 9-24, marking its first Upstate New York appearance for the 17-day interactive exhibit. The all-ages event will be open to the public, taking place throughout the upper and lower level of the mall, with a LEGO Play Area,

from 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Anchoring the festivities are ten large-scale replicas of iconic American buildings, including The White House, U.S. Capitol, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, and The Lincoln Memorial. LEGO Brickscapes will be placed throughout Crossgates and will feature an intricate level of detail and creativity in these six themed landscapes, such as Mount Rushmore and Duplo Castle. A LEGO Play Area is presented by MVP Health Care, where people of all ages can build whatever their heart desires. A scavenger hunt and activity map, where guests can answer questions while visiting each landmark and receive a free LEGO Americana collective card pack. For more details visit www. shopcrossgates.com. Volunteer for VITA The Saratoga County EOC is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax help to eligible low and moderate income taxpayers, including filing their taxes electronically without fees. VITA is a program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Last year, Saratoga County EOC helped

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019 over 200 families receive nearly $400,000 in state and federal tax refunds during the last tax season. By volunteering, you’ll make a critical difference in the lives of struggling families and make a difference in the local economy. We’ll work around your schedule as well as offer a training and orientation. Are you interested in getting involved? Please email our Angelo Calbone, our community services director, at a.calbone@saratogaeoc.org or visit saratogaeoc.org/volunteer-for-vita. Wanted: Folks 55+ If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet “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. 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. Lions Bottle Drive Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on sight, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with 4 convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the checkout counter. Do Good, Feel Good! Thanks for your support.

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family friendly holiday event FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21

the Tang Museum, along with We Rock the Spectrum Gym, and Saratoga Kids Yoga will have entertaining activities. Of course, no holiday event is complete without a visit from the man himself, Santa Claus! The Saratoga Santa will be here while the trunk trimming contest takes place in front of the museum from 2-4 p.m. Come out and experience a jolly good time at the Saratoga Automobile Museum!

Kids Day

A Community Festival of Carols with Four Choirs

Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Ave of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrated local authors, Danielle Searles and Elizabeth Macy will be performing readings of their books. Also,

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Rd., Glenville, 7:30 p.m. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society chorus invites you to gather your family and friends for a community festival to herald

the Holiday Season. Great for all ages, this celebration includes many of your seasonal favorites and opportunities to sing along. Experience the excitement of lifting your voice with others, accompanied by brass, organ, and percussion. Joining Burnt Hills Oratorio Society will be members of First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir of Glens Falls, Immaculate Conception Choir of Glenville, and special guests Auriel Camerata. General admission $25, senior (65+) $20, teen (13-19) $15, children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the door the day of the performance. To learn more or to purchase your tickets ahead of time, go to the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society website: bhos. us. For questions call 518-4164060 or find us on Facebook.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23

Holiday Party

Sunny Sundays

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. Kids ages 4-10 will watch a holiday movie, make crafts and have yummy snacks. This event is free, but registration is required, limited to 20. To register stop in or call 518-885-5022. Parking lot is behind the building on Low Street.

Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun! Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate our 14-inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. Other objects such as the moon and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, we will have hands-on activities indoors instead. The observatory will be open from 1-2:30 p.m. every Sunday. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 12-5 p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission.

Full Moon Hike Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort, 5 – 7 p.m. Our Park Naturalist will be leading the hike. While walking around the lake, we will point out flora and fauna as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Call for reservations with 24-hour advanced notice, 518793-0511. Program fees apply.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019 science and math. The program will be staffed by the Museum’s professional educators. Children free with paid adult admission.

Going the Distance: A Peace Corps Volunteer’s Experience

family friendly holiday event MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Open Mic Night Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 10 p.m. Every Monday. All ages, all styles. Originals encouraged but not required. Free. Please leave a $3 donation for our non-profit organization if you’re able to. Sign-up is 7 to 7:25 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. 2 songs or 10 minutes. Sign up is first-come, first-serve.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25

Santa Claus Comes to Town! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 Make and Take Winter Craft Saratoga Springs Public Library, The Children’s Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, All Day Looking for something to do this week? Stop in Wednesday or Thursday and create your own winter wonderland (minus the melt) with our make and take crafts for all ages. No registration required. For more events at the library, visit www.sspl.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Horse Explorers Series National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a handson series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy,

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 6:30 p.m. Take a moment to step outside of your cultural comfort zone: join Casey to hear more about the daily life and lessons learned as a Peace Corps Volunteer, for the chance to learn about the rich Moldovan culture and for the opportunity to pursue your own cultural adventure and exchange! Tucked away in this small Eastern European country, she has learned to navigate life as a young woman living in a small, foreign community as well as all of the wonders, amusements, and challenges that come from this cultural experience. No registration required. Appropriate for teens and adults.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 The Puppet People Present: “A Christmas Carol” Saratoga Springs Public Library, The Children’s Room 11 a.m. – Noon and 1 – 2 p.m. A Charles Dickens holiday classic, this show features beautiful handcrafted marionettes, shadow puppets, gorgeous masks, lavish costumes, vivid sets, a professional soundtrack that includes many holiday favorites, and a giant 9-foot parade puppet. Pick up free tickets in the Children’s Room. For children ages 5 and up.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Foal Patrol Kids National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon Join us for a special familyfriendly celebration of Foal Patrol and the unveiling of the new Foal Patrol Education Site. There will be snacks, giveaways and a variety of fun and educational activities featuring the educational concepts of Foal Patrol: Guided exploration

CALENDAR of the Foal Patrol website on iPads to learn all about the new educational site including our partner, Godolphin Kids; Free Godolphin guides plus coloring and craft project; Explore interactive stations on horse care, foal naming, and more. Meet the REAL miniature horse, Upset, and attend a book reading inspired by this horse. Locate the farms that will be participating in Foal Patrol season two at the geography and map station. View a loop of videos on the career paths of horses from our partner, Godolphin. Free admission. The museum is located at 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs.

Ninth Annual Birthday Party for Horses Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield Center, Noon – 3 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy a festive day outdoors and celebrate the birthdays of Old Friends’ 15 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Participating restaurants this year are: The Wishing Well, Longfellows/Olde Bryan Inn, Triangle Diner, Sweet Lou’s Deli, Five Points Deli, Village Pizzeria and Izzy Bella Foodz and they will provide a variety of delicious soups for guests to enjoy as they tour the facility and meet the horses. Naturally, there will be birthday cake for everyone and The Gift Shop will be open as well. Suggested donation is $10 per person, and all proceeds go to the care of the horses. Old Friends at Cabin Creek, a 501 c (3) nonprofit organization, is located less than 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-698-2377, or visit www. oldfriendsatcabincreek.com or like us on Facebook.

Contra Dance Southern Saratoga YMCA, 1 Wall St., Clifton Park, 7 – 10 p.m. An evening of contras, circles, squares and waltzes. In the community spirit of American contra dance, this series will feature talented local callers and musicians. Live music. Caller Joan Savitt with music by the Up Front Session Band. All dances taught (except waltzes). No need to bring your own partner. Please wear sneakers or other shoes with clean, soft soles and non-marking heels (preferably not worn outdoors).

Free contradance instruction for beginners at 6:40 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults; $10 Dance Flurry Organization members or seniors (65+); $9 YMCA members; $8 high school or college students with ID; $7 Dancers under age14.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Free Ice-Skating Show and Skate Saratoga Springs Weibel Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga, 3:15 p. m. The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club will offer free ice skating immediately followed by 20th Annual Winter Ice Skating Exhibition. Bring friends and family. All are welcome to join. Lace up your skates ($4 rentals available if needed) and take a spin. Free skate will run from 3:15-3:45. At 4 p.m. we will start our Ice Exhibition. The show will showcase area ice skaters and medalists of levels ranging from beginners in our learn-to-skate program up through national and international competitors. The show will include performances to music including solo, group, duet and synchronized team skating and will run approximately 2 hours. Elementary age kids 11 and under will be admitted free to show, all others will be asked for a $5 donation to SSFSC, a not-for-profit to cover costs of show. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Registration will be available to skaters age 4 and up who would like to join our Learn to Skate program starting on January 6. Additional information can be found at www. SaratogaLearnToSkate.com, ice@ saratogaspringsfsc.info, or call 518490-1231. See you at the rink!

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 First Night Saratoga 2019 Downtown Saratoga Springs, Various Locations 5:30 p.m. – Midnight First Night Saratoga is New York’s largest New Year’s event outside of NYC. As one of the oldest and largest First Night celebrations in the country, First Night is the most affordable, accessible, family-friendly, safe and exciting way to spend New Year’s Eve in the

region. Join over 15,000 revelers as Saratoga Arts hosts dozens of regional and touring performing groups in thirty venues throughout Historic Downtown Saratoga Springs. Starting with the 5K road race at Skidmore College at 5:30 p.m., culminating with the fireworks in Congress Park at midnight, and packed full of live music, dance, comedy and magic in between, this event will be a highlight of your outgoing year.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Happy New Year! First Day Hike

Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – Noon Join park staff on a 2-mile guided hike through the unique natural features of Saratoga Spa State Park and afterwards, relax by the fire sipping hot cocoa in the Creekside Classroom. Registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 2019 Winter Storytellers Series at SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the eleventh annual story tellers series every Wednesday through February 20 January 2 features storyteller Joe Doolittle with “Stories of Echoes of Old Saratoga.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 New Parent Meetup Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. | Our new parent meetup takes place weekly on Thursdays, and is facilitated by Rebecca Rovner, birth and postpartum doula. Parents and their babies, birth to age one, are welcome to drop by for company and conversation. For other events, visit www.northshire.com.

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

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Sirsy performing at First Night Saratoga 2017. Photo by John Seymour.

Sawyer Fredericks performing at Saratoga First Night. Photo by Holly Tutor Photography.

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Rambling Jug Stompers, performing at First Night Saratoga in 2015. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts officially announced the entertainment lineup on Tuesday for its annual New Year’s Eve festival in Saratoga Springs. This year’s First Night Saratoga festival will feature a return headline appearance by Sawyer Fredericks, who will perform on the Mainstage at the City Center from 10:30 – midnight on Dec. 31. Additional performers include: Professor Louie and the Chromatix with The Woodstock Horns in a special “The Music of The Band” appearance, regional favorites Ramblin’ Jug Stompers, Sirsy, Hot

Club of Saratoga, Rochmon Record Club - spinning special 30-minuteeach selections by Bowie, Prince, and Tom Petty; and Harold Ford’s “Spirit of Johnny Cash,” in addition to dozens of others. Annually, approximately 15,000 people attend the event, and last year brought revelers into Saratoga from more than one dozen different states. Saratoga Arts Executive Director Joel Reed said making the arts accessible as well as financially supporting the arts are among the organization’s goals. Approximately $50,000 in performance fees will

be paid to performing artists. The festivals’ economic impact on the local community is more than $1 million, Reed said. In all, the 23rd annual staging of the event featuring 70 live acts in 35 different performing spaces. A 5k roadrace (separate $25 registration fee) kicks off the New Year’s Eve festivities at 5:30 p.m. at Skidmore College and a midnight firework show in Congress Park kicks off the New Year. First Night Saratoga button admission to events can be purchased for $15 through Dec. 25 at Saratoga-arts.org.

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Saratoga Springs City Center WEXT Mainstage (Main Hall)

Sydney Worthley 6-7:45pm

Professor Louie and the Crowmatix with The Woodstock Horns: The Music of The Band 8:15-10pm The Farmer’s Daughter serving food all night!

Saratoga Springs City Center (Room 2)

Saratoga Youth Symphony

Grafton Street Trio with Dancers

Georgie Wonders Orchestra

Saratoga Springs City Center (Downstairs Meeting Room)

Hasty Page

Sirsy

Hasty Page

Sirsy

Hasty Page

Sirsy

Saratoga Springs City Center (Upstairs Meeting Room)

Bovine Social Club

Ustad Shafaat Khan “East Meets West” 7-8:15pm

Courtyard by Marriott (Canfield)

The Dyer Switch Band

The Lied To’s

The Dyer Switch Band

The Lied To’s

The Dyer Switch Band

The Lied To’s

Courtyard by Marriott (Yaddo)

A World For You

Mike Campese

A World For You

Mike Campese

A World For You

Mike Campese

Hampton Inn Suites

Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues

Déjà Vu Jazz

Roben Kosek Jazz & Blues

Déjà Vu Jazz

NYS Military Museum

Racing City Chorus

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

Racing City Chorus

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

The Children’s Museum

Storycrafters

Lake Ave School (Auditorium)

Elvis LIVE! Matthew Boyce

Harold Ford, The Spirit of Johnny Cash

Elvis LIVE! Matthew Boyce

Harold Ford, The Spirit of Johnny Cash

Lake Ave School (Gym #1 Boys)

Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater

Heldeberg Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Marionettes Theater 7:30-8:30pm

Lake Ave School (Gym #2 Girls)

Wunderle’s Big Top Adventures

Wunderle’s Big Top Wunderle’s Adventures 7:30-8:30pm Big Top Adventures Jo-Jo’s Fabulous Faces and Caricatures by Rich Conley 6-10:00pm Green Mountain Gourmet Cotton Candy

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Sawyer Fredericks 10:30-midnight

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Bovine Social Club 8:30-9:15pm

Heldeberg Marionettes

Ustad Shafaat Khan “East Meets West” 9:30-10:45pm

Bovine Social Club

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Let’s Celebrate Parade to the Lake Ave. School!

Arm-of-the-Sea Puppet Theater

Activities at the

Saratoga Children’s Museum beginning at 4pm!

Lake Ave School (Cafeteria)

Silent Wing Raptors

Meet the Birds

Silent Wing Raptors

Meet the Birds

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Hetko Siegel & Syracuse

The New Edge

Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes

Empire State College (Rotunda)

The Comedy Works

Empire State College (Meeting Room #103)

Storytellers Kate Dudding & Margaret French

Mike Agranoff

Storytellers Kate Dudding Mike Agranoff & Margaret French

Saratoga Film Academy

Empire State College (Cafeteria)

Pat Attanasio

Bell-Skinner

Pat Attanasio

Bell-Skinner

Empire State College (Meeting Room #125)

Church of St. Peter Parish Center (Building behind Church)

Bell-Skinner

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Watch the fireworks from the ESC Veranda!

Joan Scannell, Tarot & Numerology 6-10:00pm Moby Dick’s Fish Fry out front all night! Line Dancing with Kevin Richards

Line Dancing with Kevin Richards

Saratoga Chamber Players with Tango Fusion Dance

Paradox Saints

NBT Bank

Big Fez & the Surfmatics

Flame

Robanic with the Caribbean Sound

Saratoga Springs Visitors Center

Logan Spaleta

Girl Power

The Blackouts

Saratoga Arts (Dee Sarno Theater)

Shakespeare Approves!

Fab the Duo presents: You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

Shakespeare Approves!

Fab the Duo presents: Shakespeare Approves! You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

Saratoga Arts (Gallery)

First Baptist Church

HellCat Maggie

Kevin McKrell Band

HellCat Maggie

Kevin McKrell Band

HellCat Maggie

Kevin McKrell Band

Caffè Lena

Rochmon Record Club: Petty

Rochmon Record Club: Bowie

Rochmon Record Club: Prince

Hot Club of Saratoga

The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers

Michael Ray – Comic Hypnotist 7-8:20pm

Lifestyles of Saratoga

Mike Grutka

Maddy Hicks

Mike Grutka

Maddy Hicks

Mike Grutka

Maddy Hicks

Adirondack Trust Bank

LB Walker

Robert Capowski

LB Walker

Robert Capowski

LB Walker

Robert Capowski

Fab the Duo presents: You and Me (But Mostly Me) A Cabaret

Mary Thompson Caricatures all night AND Frittelli & Lockwood fiber goods for sale here to keep you warm!

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers 8:30-9:15pm

Michael Ray – Comic Hypnotist 9:30-10:50pm

Ramblin’ Jug Stompers

The Mason Jar Mac & Cheese out front all night! Saratoga Springs Post Office

Mark Tolstrup

Jimy Graham

Mark Tolstrup

Jimy Graham

Mark Tolstrup

Jimy Graham

Temple Sinai

Ryan Leddick Trio

Sydney Schizzano

The Onlys

Ryan Leddick Trio

Sydney Schizzano

The Onlys

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Buffalo Brass Machine and The Hungry Traveler out front all night!

Food Served all night!

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Arts & Entertainment 2018 highlights

David Cassidy Posthumously Honored in City He Loved Above All Others David Cassidy, the popular singer, horseman and frequent fixture of the Saratoga summer scene who died in 2017, was remembered by a series of events staged in Saratoga Springs in 2018. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame hosted a dedication ceremony and the placement of two benches in Cassidy’s honor at the museum. One bench was donated by fans, another by horse trainer

Gary Contessa and horse owner, breeder and veterinarian Dr. Jerry Bilinski. Fans also orchestrated a special David Cassidy Day on May 20 in Saratoga Springs, vowing to turn the one-day affair into an annual event. Members of the David Cassidy Band reunited for a one-of tribute concert in Saratoga Springs Aug. 14. Recalling her years playing with Cassidy, longtime drummer Teri Coté recalled: “It was a wild ride

sometimes and you never really knew what to expect from him, but we were all really close. He was always kind to us, always respectful and without a doubt the funniest guy I’ve ever known.” The singer, who died in November 2017 at the age of 67, charted more than one dozen Top 100 hits in the early 1970s, both as a solo artist and in his role as a member of The Partridge Family - whose TV series aired on ABC from 1970 to 1974. Amy Lee, of Evanescence, on stage at SPAC, summer 2018. Photo by SuperSource Media. “I have a new perspective on what Evanescence is and it means something to me that’s just full of love in all directions,” Evanescence singer Amy Lee told Saratoga TODAY, during an exclusive interview. “I feel that’s been a beautiful turn in my heart more recently. I don’t know what the future sound will be, but I do know it will be out of love.”

Live at Caffe Lena: Melanie Revisits Woodstock Memories Violinist and YouTube Superstar Lindsey Stirling, on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 28. Photo by SuperSource Media. “I had played classical my whole life – I played since I was six – and everything I played pretty much was on a white piece of paper with black notes,” explained Stirling, during an exclusive interview with Saratoga TODAY. “I was taught how to play it and how to articulate it. It was the same music that had been played for hundreds of years on an instrument that was hundreds of years old, and I was playing it the way it had been played for hundreds of years. I just got burned out,” Stirling said. “I thrive on creativity and so I think I had just gotten bored. So that’s why I strayed from classical. That’s why I started playing in rock bands…not taking away from classical, but just adding my own vision to dubstep and pop and rock. It made it come alive for me.”

In June, legendary performance artist Penny Arcade (right) and longtime collaborator Steve Zehentner (left) visited Saratoga Springs during a 10-day residency for The Orchard Project. Arcade, who staged a performance at Saratoga Arts, was recruited by Andy Warhol to be a Factory Superstar. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

“In a place not too far from here, something happened. It was called Woodstock. I listened to Richie Havens in his 50th minute of ‘Freedom (Motherless Child),’ and I heard Ravi Shankar. Then Wavy Gravy went on and

announced that his collective was passing out candles and that everyone should light their candles, because it had started to rain,” Melanie explained to a sold-out house at Caffe Lena on Aug. 2, 2018. “I was in such

terror that as I walked out onto the field, walked over that rope bridge – it was like a plank - I was (sure I was) walking to my certain doom. How can I possibly entertain 500,000 people with three chords, and my one song?”

Ringo and his All Starr Band at SPAC Fifty-three years to the day since the Beatles recorded a live performance of their song “Act Naturally” on the Ed Sullivan show, Ringo Starr revisited the tune at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center during an appearance with his All Starr (sic) Band. The two-hour-long, 24-song set was evenly split between a dozen Ringo-led tunes, and three songs apiece performed by each of the four main other players of the ensemble, which included keyboard player Gregg Rolie (of the Santana band), Guitarist Steve Luthaker (Toto), bass player Graham Gouldman (10cc) and guitarist Colin Hay (Men at Work). Ringo assumed vocal duties on songs once performed, if not written by The Beatles, including: Carl Perkins’ “Matchbox,” “Boys” – popularized by The Shirelles, and the previously mentioned “Act Naturally” - a tune originally

Ringo and his All Starr Band performED at SPAC, Sept. 14, 2018. Photo by SuperSource Media.

recorded by Buck Owens. From The Beatles canon, Ringo tinkled some on the keyboards and sang “Don’t Pass Me By” and took mic in hand at center stage for “With A Little Help From My Friends,” “What Goes On” – which he introduced as “the only song written by Lennon, McCartney and Starkey,” and “I Wanna Be Your Man” – which in 1963 the Beatles wrote for, and gave to, the Rolling Stones. Perhaps the night’s greatest joy was delivered

in a full theater sing-along of “Yellow Submarine.” Starr, when he wasn’t at the lead mic at center stage, played drums throughout, aided by a second percussionist. Culling a quartet of ditties from his solo albums, Ringo revisited “It Don't Come Easy,” “You're Sixteen,” “Photograph,” and “Anthem” – the latter signifying one of the evening’s few tracks, if not the only one, written in the current century.

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friday, 12/21:

sunday, 12/23:

The McKrells Xmas Show, 7 p.m. @ The Parting Glass — 518.583.1916

A Very Leonard Christmas with Let’s Be Leonard, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Roomful of Blues, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

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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: Abuse, Misuse Abuse means to use something badly or wrongly. I hope Frank doesn’t abuse the new car his parents bought him. Misuse means to use something for which it was not intended. The students often misuse the school computers to play games. 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 December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

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SLAM DUNK! Kerry Flaherty Scores 1,000 Points Photo provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kerry Flaherty, a senior at Saratoga Springs CSD, has been playing basketball since she was four-years-old and has been on varsity since the eighth grade. Her long-term dedication has paid off. She has officially scored 1,000 points, joining an elite club only a few have succeeded at. Flaherty only plays basketball, which she does yearround with AAU team Albany City Rock. She’s also a part of the Unified Basketball Team at Saratoga, which is a team of athletes and mentally disabled athletes who play a few games each spring. Flaherty’s friend got her involved last year. She is a shooting guard on the court and is committed to Holy Cross to play basketball on a fouryear full scholarship, but she is unsure what she’ll study for a major. “I’ll just see what fits when I get there,” she said. Flaherty’s father and older brother also play basketball.

“It was a great accomplishment and I’ve been looking forward to it for a while, so I was happy to get it over with in the beginning of the season,” She scored her 1,000 point on a foul shot against Colonie. “It was a great accomplishment and I’ve been looking forward to it for a while, so I was happy to get it over with in the beginning of the season,” Flaherty explained. She says the varsity team

consists of some of her best friends, “It’s really fun playing together,” she insists. The team enjoys hanging out and getting food together off the court. In her free time, Flaherty enjoys hanging out with her friends, family, and relaxing.

As far as academics go, she is also thriving. “It’s good, senior year is definitely fun. I don’t take as many classes as previous years and I

have more freedom, so I enjoy that,” she commented. Flaherty credits her parents, Rich and Mary, as her biggest support system.

SPORTS

Spa Catholic Girls Basketball SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Catholic jumped out to a 24 to 2 first quarter lead and controlled the tempo for the rest of the game. Ryleigh Dempsey led the Lady Saints with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Ashley Upson scored 9 points with 4 steals.

Berlin: Carly Church: 0 1 0 3 Kaley Culbertson: 2 2 0 10 Arianna Hendricks: 1 0 0 2 Totals: 3 3 0 15 Quarter Scores: 2 5 5 3 15 Saratoga Catholic: Ashley Upson: 3 1 0 9 Katie Cronin: 2 0 2 6 Emy Murray: 1 1 0 5

Ryleigh O’Connell: 6 0 0 12 Ria Walsh: 0 1 0 3 Grace O’Reilly: 2 0 0 4 Faith McKenna: 2 0 0 4 Lauren Maher: 3 0 0 6 Anne McKenna: 2 0 0 4 Molly O’Reilly: 3 0 1 7 Totals: 24 3 3 60 Quarter scores: 24 12 17 7 60

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

Jay’s Bar & Grill Tuesday Night Memorial Open 8 Ball Tournament Week #13 - Dec. 11 1st - Tom Jones 2nd - Joe Bartczak 3rd - Steve Rhodes DFL - Jim Brooks

Points Standings: Mark Sharadin – 34 Jim Brooks – 32 Marc Roggen – 29 Sue Brooks – 19

Cheryl Sharadin – 12 HIGHLIGHTS: Steve Rhodes had a table run against Jim Brooks.

Dani Morris Wins Nationals

Saratoga Gymnastics SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Gymnastics won their first dual meet of the season by topping Bethlehem 171.35 155.80 on Tuesday night at the Wilton YMCA. Saratoga secured 6 out of the top 7 all-around scores led by Sophia Damiano (1st allaround; 36.40) followed by Ava Dallas (2nd all-around; 35.05),

Laura Eberlein (3rd all-around; 33.75), Meghan Wishart (5th allaround; 32.35), Molly Russell (6th all-around; 32.20), and Kate DellaRatta (7th all-around; 32.10). Bethlehem’s top allaround finisher was Alison Gray (4th all-around; 32.85). Saratoga gymnasts captured the top spot in each of the four individual events

with Sophia Damiano winning the floor exercise (9.35), and the bars (9.10) with Ava Dallas winning the vault (9.0) and the duo sharing the beam title (9.0). For more information, contact head coach Deb Smarro (dsmarro@bscsd.org) or assistant coach Tiffany Hogben (tiffany. hogben@gmail.com).

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and one driver, traveled in a southwestern direction on State Route 30 and failed to stop at the intersection with State Route 30A. The limo traveled across the intersection and into a parking lot where it struck a parked 2015 Toyota Highlander. That Highlander then struck and killed two pedestrians standing nearby.

Authorities are analyzing the airbag control module considered the vehicle’s black box - for post-crash data. In total, 20 adults were killed - 18 in the limousine, including the driver, as well as two pedestrians. It is the deadliest crash in the U.S. in nine years. See Story pg. 11

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One person has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and an ongoing “criminal and crash investigation” remains active, authorities say, in the aftermath of a fatal limousine crash in the

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AZUSA, CA — Dani Morris (8) from the Jason Morris Judo Academy went 3-0 to claim the 7-8yrs +35kg division at the 13th Annual Winter Nationals at Azusa Pacific University Felix Event Center. Dani, who is a third grader in Charlton Heights Elementary school, is the daughter of 4x Olympian, Jason Morris. Rylee Sullivan (10) also medaled for the JMJC taking a bronze in the 9-10yrs. 38kg division. Another

highlight for the Morris family was the introduction of the “Bernie Morris Award” by the United States Judo Association. The award is intended to memorialize Jason’s father who died on his way to the closing ceremonies of the 1992 Olympic Games nine days after his son won a Silver medal. The Bernie Morris award is given to those who give their unconditional support to athletes just like Bernie did for Jason.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

SPORTS

Saratoga Blue Streaks Hockey

Saratoga Regional YMCA/Saratoga Honda Youth Basketball League Saratoga Springs Rotary Jr. Division

SARATOGA SPRINGS The Saratoga Blue Streaks Varsity hockey team played their first league game against Christian Brothers Academy at 6:45 PM on December 12th at the Weibel

Ice Rink. The Blue Streaks were ahead 2-1 after the first period, and then 4-2 after two periods. The Brothers came back with 3 even strength goals in the third period to win 5-4.

Jr. NBA Scores Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

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Saratoga Regional YMCA Over 50 Basketball League WEEK FIVE SCORES - WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 GAME ONE: Mama Mias - 62 v. West Side - 56 Mama Mia’s led by Mark Hixson with 34 points was victorious over West Side. Mark Sohl had 17 and John Bishop 10 for the winning squad. For West Side, Kevin Reilly had 26 and John Mooney added 20. Mama Mia’s - 62: Mark Hixson (34), Mark Sohl (17), John Bishop (10) West Side - 56: Kevin Reilly (26), John Mooney (20) GAME TWO: Post Time - 55 v. Gennaros - 48 Post Time Wine and Spirits posted 55 points in a complete team effort with Pat Reidy leading the way with 23 points. Alex Marin had 13, Mike Lander 11, and Tony Catalano had 10 for the winning squad. Ed Benway led all scorers with 30 while Any Sephas had 12 and Wayne Cherry chipped in for 10 for Gennaros. Post Time - 55: Pat Reidy (23), Alex Marin (13), Mike Lander (10), Tony Catalano (10) Gennaros - 48: Ed Benway (30), Andy Sephas (12), Wayne Cherry (10) GAME THREE: Waltons - 86 v. D’Andreas - 67 Bobby Hanson crested the half century mark with 53 points while Joe Twomey added 16 points as Waltons downed D’Andreas. D’Andreas was led by Dave Wolf with 27 points and Tom Welch with 26 points. Waltons - 86: Bobby Hanson (53), Joe Twomey (16) D’Andreas - 67: Dave Wolf (27), Tom Welch (26) GAME FOUR: Village Photo - 57 v. Nemer - 48 Village Photo took down Nemer with three players in double digits, Lamont Williams 19 points, Mike Sanlon 17 points and Steve Rucinski adding 12. Phil Fitzpatrick led the losing squad with 22 points and Mike Bentley had 11 points. Village Photo - 57: LaMont Williams (19), Mike Scanlon (17), Steve Rucinski (12) Nemer - 48: Phil Fitzpatrick (22), Mike Bentley (11)

WEEK SIX SCORES - WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 GAME ONE: Genarro’s – 67 v. D’Andreas – 62 Gennaro’s overcame a half-time deficit to overtake D’Andreas 67-62. Ed Benway had 29 points and newcomer Kay Hasani had 26 for the winning squad. Dave Wolf paced D’Andreas with 29 and Tom Welch had 24 points. Genarro’s’s - 67: Ed Benway (29), Kay Hasani (26) D’Andrea’s - 62: Dave Wolf (29), Tom Welch (24) GAME TWO: Nemer – 73 v. Walton’s – 63 Nemer outlasted Walton’s and was led by Phil “Fitz”Patrick with 26. Mike Bentley added 19 and Matt Truex had 13 points for the victors. Bobby Hanson had 26 points, Joe Twomey 11 and Dave Grimmick had 10 for the losing squad. Nemer - 73: Phil Fitzpatrick (26), Mike Bentley (19), Matt Truex 13. Walton’s - 63: Bobby Hanson (26), Joe Twomey (11), Dave Grimmick (10) GAME THREE: Mama Mia’s - 51 v. Post-Time – 41 Mama Mia’s downed Post-Time in a spirited win. Mark Hixson posted 28 points with John Bishop adding 12 for Mama Mia’s. Pat Reidy had 16, Alex Marin 14, and Mike Lander added 11 in a losing effort. Mama Mia’s - 51: Mark Hixson (28), John Bishop (12) Post-Time - 41: Pat Reidy (16), Alex Marin (14), Mike Lander (11) GAME FOUR: Village Photo – 66 v. West Side – 47 Kevin Reilly had a league high 31 points but it was not enough as Village Photo outlasted West Side 66-47. Lamont Williams poured in 22, Charlie Maurer added 15 and Scott Waterhouse had 11 for Village Photo in the win. Village Photo - 57: LaMont Williams (22), Charlie Maurer (15), Scott Waterhouse (11) Nemer - 48: Kevin Reilly (31)

THUNDER VS. CAVS Thunder-22: Brady Girard-12, Dustin Russell-4 Cavs-11: Connor Corrigan-4, Liam Kyne-2

BULLS VS. CLIPPERS Bulls-17: Malcolm OliverGoodwin-9, Philip Lanoue-4 Clippers-4: Damon Kelly-4

WARRIORS VS. KNICKS Warriors-25: : JL Whitman-11, Thomas Krogman-4 Knicks-19: Chris Sheft-9, Jayden Paupini-4

CELTICS VS. LAKERS Celtics-32: Tommy Driver-8, Calvin Ordon-4 Lakers-8: Chris Seeley-6, Lucas Hammond

DIVISION 2 MAVS VS. THUNDER Mavs-26: Ben Simonette-14, Landon Lockrow-10 Thunder-24: Jack Rucinski-8, Max Sawicz-6

WARRIORS VS. HEAT Warriors-21: Aidan Faulkner-8, Jacob Hernandez-6 Heat-9: Elliot Moglia-4, Kaiden Moore-2

SPURS VS. KNICKS Spurs-40: Noah Rosettie-10, Jake Schaefer-10 Knicks-8: Owen Fear-2, Jacob Marcantonio-2

CELTICS VS. BULLS Celtics-40: Bobby Morris-20, Jasyn Thompson-10 Bulls-17: Dillon Trautner-8, Caden Kindl-3

DIVISION 3 HEAT VS. THUNDER Heat-34: Jackson Howell-15, Nick Scalo-8 Thunder-24: Tyler Weygand-11, Tobey Diulio-3

SPURS VS. CELTICS Spurs-23: Charlie Cota-6, Liam O’Connell-6 Celtics-6: Henry Hanrahan-3, Carson Soule-2

NETS VS. WARRIORS Nets-18: Harrison Millis-8, Chris Landers-2 Warriors-14: Arianna Avila-4, Anthony Long-4

DIVISION 4 CAVS VS. PACERS Cavs-46: Trey Stanislowsky-13, Jesse Booth-9 Pacers-33: Andrew Blaha-10, Alex Cutler-7

THUNDER VS. CAVS Thunder-49: Cooper Walley-22, Myles Hogan-14 Spurs-30: Kaan Lus-10, Tom Maurer-6

CLIPPERS VS. WARRIORS Clippers: Winner Warriors: Forfeit

SPORTS

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN Saratoga Arts First Night 5k

Saratoga Winterfest 5K

When: December 31, 5:30 p.m. Where: Skidmore College Registration: $30 ($35 after Dec. 23) If you have questions about registration or volunteering or would like more information, please contact Patrick at firstnight5K@saratoga-arts.org or visit www.saratoga-arts.org/firstnight/5krun.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 3 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 9 at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park at 10:30 a.m. Go to www.saratogastryders. org to download an application or link to online registration at www.active.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com.

Fleet Feet Frozen 5K Series PLATTSBURGH — Fleet Feet Sports and Adirondack Coast Events are proud to continue the annual Fleet Feet Frozen 5k Race Series to be held around the region this winter. The race series consists of four different runs from December to March. Runners accrue points for their finish in each race, and at the end of the series one male and one female runner will become the race series champion. The first 75 race series registrants will receive a limited edition Adirondack Coast Events five-year anniversary running t-shirt. Remaining races include: • January 12 - The Snowman Scramble at Peter Blumette Park • February 10 - Frostbite 5K Run at the Rouses Point Fire Station • March 17 - Shamrock Shuffle 5K at Valcour Brewing Company Each race benefits a different charity, including the North Country Food Shelf, the SPCA and CVPH Foundation. Registration fee will be $45 for the remaining three races. Registration can be completed at adirondackcoastevents.com. Runners can register for the series as a whole or for each individual event until the night before. Same day registration will also be available. For inquiries, contact Adirondack Coast Events at info@adirondackcoastevents.com.

Adult Sports and Fitness at the Ballston Spa Schools BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Community Education Program is currently offering two adult sports opportunities from 8-10 p.m. with Co-ed Indoor Soccer held on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. The next 10-week session begins the week of January 2 and requires a $30 fee for district residents. The popular Walk About program continues throughout the winter months and provides a safe, indoor walking course for those interested in a low impact fitness activity. A $15 registration fee is required for this program and non-residents are charged $18 to participate. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session. Pre-registration is required and fees are due at the beginning of each course. Those interested may register for courses by mail or in-person at the District Office, 70 Malta Avenue. Additional information regarding any of the courses offered is available online at www.bscsd. org or by calling 518-884-7195, ext. 1329.

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The Ballston Spa Athletic Hall of Fame Requests Nominations for 2019 BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame Committee requests nominations for its 2019 induction class. Online nomination forms may be submitted at www.ballstonspaathleticshalloffame. com until January 15, 2019. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Ballston Spa High School auditorium (220 Ballston Avenue). For more information, please visit our website at www. ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com.

Saratoga Recreation Deptartment Happenings • Intro to Basketball: This parent/child class for 3-5-year olds introduces participants to basketball through a variety of engaging games and activities. The program runs Jan 5-Feb 9. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. • Volleyball: Learn the rules and skills necessary to become a successful volleyball player and move into team play. Everyone age 8-14 is invited to join in on the fun Jan 9-Feb 13. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. • Boxing: Meet at the ring for the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Boxing Clinic Jan 8-Feb 12. Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. This clinic introduces participants to proper boxing technique. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. • Intro to Ice Skating: Learn the basics or build your skills with us! Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons to download forms and for additional information. Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Week of December 21, 2018 – January 3, 2019

SPORTS

FUN AT THE RINK! THE SARATOGA SPRINGS FIGURE SKATING CLUB

LEARN TO SKATE USA

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club will offer free ice skating immediately followed by 20th Annual Winter Ice Skating Exhibition. On December 30 at 3:15 p.m. the ice at Saratoga Springs Weibel Rink, located at 30 Weibel Avenue, will be available for free skate. Put down the electronics, dress warm, pack the kids in the car and get out on the ice and join us for an “Experience” they won’t forget. Bring friends and family. All are welcome to join us on the ice for a free skate. Lace up your skates ($4 rentals available if needed) and take a spin. Free skate will run from 3:15-3:45 p.m. At 4 p.m. we will start our Ice Exhibition. The show will showcase area ice skaters and medalist of levels ranging from beginners in the learn-to-skate program up through national and international competitors. The show will include performances to music including solo, group, duet and synchronized team skating and will run approximately two hours. If you love skating or have someone with Olympic dreams this will be a great day. Elementary age kids 11 and under will be admitted free to show, all others will be asked for a $5 donation to SSFSC a not-for-profit to cover costs of show. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Registration will be available to skaters age 4 and up who would like to join our Learn to Skate program starting on January 6. Additional information can be found at www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com, ice@saratogaspringsfsc.info, or 518-490-1231.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Learning how to ice skate builds strength, develops confidence and teaches the value of perseverance. As you begin your journey of learning how to ice skate, you will quickly realize that you are learning so much more than skating skills. You will be infused with the joy of improving every time you try something new. Each time you fall, you will strengthen your confidence to get back up and try again. Our comprehensive method teaches everything from the fundamentals to advanced skating skills. This is the only area program sanctioned by US Figure skating. It’s the successful system where many World and Olympic Team members started. The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club is registering now for Learn to Skate USA classes. Register now for next session starting January 6. Instruction offered on Sundays from 5 – 6 p.m. $90 Session runs six weeks - January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 Go to www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com to register. Event will be held at Saratoga Springs Vernon Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue. We look forward to seeing you there. Please email ice@saratogaspringsfsc.info or call 518-490-1231 for more infomation or if you have questions.

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Scenes from Home Made Theater’s stage adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s classic holiday film, “A Christmas Story.” Photos by SuperSourceMedia.