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Safe but Constitutional? by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — With new regulations and additional paperwork, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ‘Safe Act’ now requires permit holders to re-register all their handguns every five years, and Saratoga County permit holders are not happy about it. The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, commonly

known as the NY SAFE Act, created in 2013, is a gun regulation law passed by the New York State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Cuomo in January 2013. It has been described by Cuomo as “the toughest gun control law in the United States.” The NY SAFE Act contains several firearms regulations and provisions. In the Capital Region, anti-SAFE Act rallies have occurred at the New York State Capital; one in 2014 featured

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Snippets of Life from Your Community

WHO: Mick Rodgers WHERE: Saratoga Saddlery & International Boutiques

Q. How long have you been in the Saratoga area? A. I’ve been here for 12 years. Q. Where are you originally from? A. I am originally from Australia. Q. What made you decide to move to Saratoga? A. We loved the area and it’s a horse-minded town, which fits my philosophies and hobbies. Q. Do you frequent at the track then? A. We do more polo, but definitely love to see the horses out on the track. Q. Do you own any horses? A. We own three horses, they’re polo horses. Their names are Petaka, Shakira, and Eeyore.

INTERVIEW & PHOTOS BY: Lori Mahan

Q. What do you do? A. My wife and I own this store, Saratoga Saddlery, and we’ve been in business just over 10 years. I’m in manufacturing, so we promote and market our own clothing line, called Outback Survival Gear, and we visit a lot of wholesale trade shows and internationally, as well. So we thought, ‘wouldn’t it be cool to open up a store where we can add other products other than our own and use that store as a base for our line for wholesale and direct marketing?’ Q. Do you have any kids in the Saratoga school system? A. We do, we have two kids at St. Clements and our oldest daughter is a junior in Saratoga Springs High School. Q. If you could pick anyone to play you in a movie of your life, who would you choose? A. Jim Carey would be the character but I’m not saying I love him as a person, although he is funny. Q. Who is your favorite artist? A. Mel Gibson is one of my favorite actors. I think he’s passionate and I like his diversity in his movies.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

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GREAT SACANDAGA FILM MAKES BIG SPLASH

Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Director of Planning Jason Kemper. Photo by Larry Goodwin.

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — Peter Pepe, a Queensbury filmmaker, easily remembered what was in the box when he pulled it out of storage almost two years ago. It contained materials Pepe had compiled in the 1980s, when he started collaborating with others to reveal the Great Sacandaga Lake’s history in a documentary. He had recorded interviews with about 20 people, who shared memories of the Sacandaga Valley before it was permanently flooded by construction of the Conklingville Dam in the northern Saratoga County Town of Hadley. But that initial filmmaking effort “fizzled out,” Pepe explained last week, noting how he “always wanted to finish the story.” Pepe “said a little prayer,” since he perceived finding the box again as a sign that a new collaboration was possible. “Then I get a phone call from Lauren

Roberts,” he added. Roberts, the Saratoga County historian, expressed an interest in telling the exact same story. Pepe indicated that she was motivated by previous contacts with a retired schoolteacher who had experience in underwater archeology. Together Pepe and Roberts wrote the narrative script for “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga,” a new documentary that was produced utilizing some of his original footage from 30 years ago. “This is a project that a lot of people are interested in,” reported Roberts, who organized the first public viewings in November to much fanfare. In the last two months, she said, thousands of DVD copies of the film have been sold. Saratoga County Director of Planning Jason Kemper joined Roberts and Pepe in producing “Harnessing Nature.” “I think my generation or those around my age don’t have a clear understanding of the sacrifices made by those in the Sacandaga Valley when the lake

was created,” Kemper offered in an email. “Hopefully this film illustrates the sacrifices made and the tremendous benefit the lake has provided both in terms of flood control as well as recreationally.” In her own email, Roberts elaborated: “Peter, Jason and I worked on this project for approximately 18 months and conducted many interviews, visited locations around the lake and filmed in all four seasons. As someone who has lived on the

lake all my life, I truly enjoyed this project and found it to be a very compelling story.” Except for two submerged bridges, Pepe emphasized, “there’s nothing under water” in the Great Sacandaga Lake, despite “urban legends” to the contrary that still persist. Moreover, he said, the original dam planners did not foresee the “strong bonds” that would develop among property owners on the sizable lake that was created. “It’s not as commercialized as Lake George,” Pepe observed. “Sacandaga is basically a great big neighborhood.” This week, Roberts organized two viewings of “Harnessing Nature” at Hadley-Luzerne High School: the first on Thursday, Jan.

18 and second on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. Film viewings in the school’s Alice Harris auditorium are free, but anyone interested in attending is required to pre-register by visiting eventbrite.com or calling 518-696-2112. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, Roberts showed a clip of “Harnessing Nature” and briefly discussed it as part of her regular report to the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Edinburg Supervisor Jean Raymond praised Roberts for thusly preserving the lake’s history and informing area residents. “I really urge everyone to look at this film,” Raymond said. For more information, visit www.thegreatsacandagalake.com.

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

BALLSTON SUPERVISOR ANALYZES TOWN PROGRESS BALLSTON — On Tuesday, Supervisor Tim Szczepaniak delivered his third annual State of the Town Address at Ballston Town Hall, according to a statement provided by Baker Public Relations. He highlighted a year of significant accomplishments and outlined the town’s priorities for 2018 and beyond. Szczepaniak noted that the town’s fiscal health is sound; sales tax and mortgage- revenue taxes exceeded projections; the town budget was under the state-mandated tax cap; and commercial development is robust while remaining within the town’s plans for modest, controlled growth. “I am proud of what the town accomplished in 2017 and remain optimistic that we will see even greater progress in 2018,” Szczepaniak said. “I

credit the commitment of our employees, citizen volunteers who serve on committees and boards, our town board members and the community at large for continually investing so much time and energy in making the Town of Ballston a great place to live, work and visit.” In his address, Szczepaniak acknowledged Calvary Episcopal Church for being entered into the National Register of Historic Places; and he discussed the development of parklands, specifically the 12-acre Fireman’s Grove. He highlighted future initiatives, including the upkeep of natural land and trails, and a proposed senior living community. Szczepaniak also provided status updates on the town’s infrastructure, including the sewer projects around Ballston Lake, along Route 50 and at

Carpenter’s Acres. He strongly advocated for the approval of the proposed Route 50 sewer project, which will allow for responsible development along Route 50. “Aging infrastructure is a major concern in the town of Ballston, and we have a unique opportunity to address our needs along Route 50, just as we addressed them around Ballston Lake,” Szczepaniak said, thanking members of a new town water committee charged with addressing these issues. The town will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25 in the town hall community room to describe the project and entertain comments. Those interested in reviewing details of all proposed and ongoing sewer projects can visit the website www.ballstonsewers.org.

Ballston Supervisor Tim Szczepaniak. Photo provided.

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Michael C. Norton, 59, of Hadley, was sentenced Jan. 12 to 20 years-to-life after pleading to murder in the seconddegree, in connection with the death of his wife at the couple’s home in Hadley in May 2017.

Brian F. Egan, age 52, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with criminal contempt and aggravated harassment.

Alycia M. Andreadakis, 43, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Jan. 12 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary.

Jordan A. James, age 25, Troy, was charged Jan. 13 with misdemeanor DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana, improper lane use, and fail to keep right.

Erica M. Jukna, 35, of Mechanicville, pleaded Jan. 11 to felony DWI in Malta. Sentencing scheduled March 7. Victor C. Mattson, 39, of Rotterdam, was sentenced Jan. 11 to 8 years state prison, after pleading to second degree robbery, a felony, in the town of Ballston.

Henry Davis, age 54, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 13 with petit larceny.

Casey M. Noviello, age 25, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 13 with misdemeanor DWI and aggravated DWI, and failure to keep right. John D. Honeycutt, age 28, Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 13 with misdemeanor DWI, and failed to signal a turn.

Alonte J. White, 26, of Albany, pleaded Jan. 11 to first degree robbery in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled March 6.

Jennifer E. Brower, age 32, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 12 with criminal possession stolen property, a felony.

Jennifer E. Villanova, 19, of Clifton Park, pleaded Jan. 11 to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled March 7.

Jeffrey L. Woodbeck, age 39, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 12 with petit larceny- a misdemeanor, and felony grand larceny.

Trevor L. Klock, 31, of Buffalo, pleaded Jan. 8 to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled March 8.

Phillip C. Little, age 57, of Ballston Lake, was charged Jan. 13 with felony assault, obstructing governmental administration, and menacing – both misdemeanors, in connection with an alleged domestic incident in the town of Ballston. Little is accused of threatening another person with a broken glass, of

Matthew T. Lloyd, 29, of the town of Saratoga, pleaded Jan. 8 to disseminating indecent materials to minors, and attempted assault – both felonies. Sentencing scheduled April 9.

BLOTTER 5 physically interfering with deputies investigating the complaint, and of causing physical injury to a deputy during the course of the investigation, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. The deputy suffered a broken finger. Shareen Murray, 42, Tyairral C. Murray, 24, Janae C. Shaw, 23, and Namon D. Johnson, 24 – all from Troy, were charged on the suspicion of a larceny that occurred at the Victoria’s Secret at the Wilton Mall on Jan. 8. Shareen Murray was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property, misdemeanor conspiracy and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation. She was also found to be a fugitive from justice from Pennsylvania for a parole violation, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Tyairral Murray was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property, misdemeanor conspiracy and was also found to be a fugitive from justice from New Jersey for a parole violation.

Johnson was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property, misdemeanor conspiracy and was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest from Oneida County for dangerous drugs. Shaw was charged with felony criminal possession of stolen property, misdemeanor conspiracy and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Alexandra M. Waters, age 28, Amsterdam, was charged Jan. 8 with misdemeanor DWI, failed to stop at stop sign, failed to signal a turn. Elizabeth P. Navarette, age 67, Malta, was charged Jan. 7

with aggravated unlicensed operation – a misdemeanor, failed to stop at stop sign, failed to signal a turn. Thomas C. Landy, age 53, Albany, was charged Jan. 7 with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal mischief in the third degree - a felony. Darrick D. Conners, age 44, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 5 with criminal trespass – a misdemeanor. Matthew F. Rickard, age 26, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 5 with criminal mischief - a felony.

6 Mitchell R. Bogen SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mitchell R. Bogen, 55, sadly passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Calling hours were Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373) followed by a funeral service. Visit at burkefuneralhome.com.

OBITUARIES Christine Cachaza SARATOGA SPRINGS — Christine Cachaza, much loved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Calling hours from 2-4 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at the Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Visit at burkefuneralhome.com.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judge Robert Doran passed away January 15, 2018. Calling hours will be January 21, 2018, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes. Prayer service to follow at 12:30 p.m. Burial with military honors, 10 a.m., January 22 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit at burkefuneralhome.com.

ALBANY — Suzanne Elizabeth Dudley passed away January 3, 2018. Calling hours were held January 20, 2018 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, followed by a funeral service. Spring burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Elks Share With ROTARY OFFERS Code Blue Shelter DONATION

(Left to right) Father Tom Chevalier of St. Peter’s Catholic Church; Father George Blasik of St. Clements Catholic Church; Saratoga Springs Rotary Club President Lisa Nichols; Megan Patrick of the Saratoga Springs Salvation Army; Reverend Heather Williams of the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church; and Rabbis Linda Motzkin and Jonathan Rubenstein of Temple Sinai. Photo provided.

(Left to right) Code Blue Shelter Volunteers John Pezzolla and Jodi Breuer; and Saratoga-Wilton Elks Member, Paul O’Kosky, who also volunteers at the shelter. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Jan 10, the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 donated 60 dinners of pork roast and baked chicken to the Code Blue Shelter on Henry Street.

Included were stuffing, mashed potatoes and peas, along with rolls and butter. The Code Blue shelter counts on the support of the community to keep their doors

open on winter’s coldest nights. The Saratoga-Wilton lodge makes a monthly donation to the shelter, motivated by the motto “Elks Care, Elks Share.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This month, the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club presented a gift of $6,000 to six Saratoga-based religious organizations whose community outreach programs serve city residents in need. The upcoming Rotary Home and Lifestyle Show provides the largest source of funding for the

Rotary Club’s good deeds. This year’s show will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4. Over the years, the Rotary Club has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial support to community organizations.

NEWS

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

COUNTY OFFICIALS DECLARE OPIOIDS A ‘PUBLIC NUISANCE’ by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday for a local law that declares opioid addiction a “public nuisance,” as the resolution states, and establishes a “cost recovery procedure for the

county’s expenditures incurred in providing services related to the opioid epidemic.” County officials argue in the measure that pharmaceutical companies and physicians, not only drug dealers in the streets, should be held responsible for causing the problem of opioid addiction. This week’s resolution follows a separate action taken last October, when the supervisors

agreed in a special meeting to join a lawsuit filed by the New York City law firm Napoli Shkolnik related to the widespread distribution of opioids in multiple states. “The opioid epidemic is sweeping the country,” the Jan. 16 resolution states. “Vast amounts of prescription opioids were sold, distributed and prescribed in the county over the past several years, a practice that continues today. The

selling, distributing and prescribing of large amounts of opioids in our community has created a public health and safety hazard affecting the residents of the county.”

After three months, Zamer said, fully half of those people are still taking opioids. “The new push is for a threeto seven-day prescription,” he

“THIS CRISIS HAS DEVASTATED FAMILIES, WREAKED HAVOC ON OUR ECONOMY, AND PRODUCED A GENERATION OF NARCOTIC DEPENDENCE.” “This crisis has devastated families, wreaked havoc on our economy, and produced a generation of narcotic dependence,” the resolution continues. “As a result of the opioid epidemic, costs related to healthcare, family and social services, criminal justice, addiction and rehabilitation, and many other areas have significantly increased.” The resolution also sets a public hearing, which will be held at 4:28 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14 in the county complex at 40 McMaster Street in Ballston Spa. According to Dr. Joshua Zamer, who leads a team of addiction specialists at Saratoga Community Health Center at 24 Hamilton Street in Saratoga Springs, 25 percent of all people hospitalized nationwide return home with opioid prescriptions.

told Saratoga TODAY during a September 2017 interview. The resolution passed this week stipulates that Saratoga County “may initiate and recover costs through administrative, civil, and/or criminal action against the responsible party,” aside from the collection of “attorney’s fees, interest, and any other payment or type of damages the court deems proper.” In the “public nuisance” section, the county estimates that “four in five heroin users” become addicted first to prescription opioids. The resolution further states “that manufacturers of prescription opioids and those in the chain of distribution have wrongfully abused the privilege of selling and/or providing medication to our residents and must be held accountable.”

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

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A candlelight vigil held in Congress Park on Aug. 31, 2017, also called Overdose Awareness Day. Photo by Larry Goodwin.

In recent months, Malta Supervisor Vincent DeLucia has indicated repeatedly that the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office happens to be so preoccupied by opioid-related crimes, such as larcenies, that it has far less time to enforce local traffic laws. At a Public Safety Committee meeting in September attended by DeLucia, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo confirmed that larcenies are occurring countywide. But he stopped short of tying them directly to opioids. Many burglaries and breakins across the county are going unreported, officials added. After the vote on Tuesday, Clifton Park Supervisor Philip Barrett explained that local lawmakers intend to “make it known that, if you deal drugs in Saratoga County, you will be caught. “The increase in drug abuse that’s occurring in all forms,” Barrett said, justifies taking such legislative action.

Barrett was the sole vote in opposition to a separate resolution that transferred funds related to the pending construction of a $32 million public safety complex on County Farm Road in Ballston Spa, near the existing jail complex. That project is expected to start this spring. Barrett, reiterating concerns he has raised previously in county meetings, said he prefers to see funds appropriated for an expansion of the jail complex itself—at much less cost. “I’m not against a public safety building, per se,” Barrett offered. “It would behoove the county to fulfill a known need.” Stillwater Supervisor Edward Kinowski, who is serving in his second year as board chairman, responded that Zurlo and others are reviewing “any improvements to the jail” with close consideration of New York State requirements. “The jail is being addressed,” Kinowski said. “We are pursuing all avenues.”

Board of Supervisors Chairman Edward Kinowski. Photo by Deputy Board Clerk Therese Connolly.

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Wilton Planners Approve Projects by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY WILTON — After comments from local residents prompted some heated debate on a wintry Wednesday night, the Wilton Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of two construction projects not far from Town Hall on Traver Road. The 19-lot Craw Farm South subdivision of single-family homes, involving almost 13 acres less than a mile south of the town complex, was first proposed several years ago. Bill Morris of William and Judy Morris Excavating appeared before the board to discuss the project, on behalf of Malta-based McPadden Builders. Morris said he expects construction to start later this year. Planning Board Chairman Michael Dobis, as required by law, invited comments from local residents during the public hearing. Yet Dobis went further in allowing multiple instances of open discussion between the residents, Morris and fellow board members. Traver Road resident Jean Brew questioned the effects of another construction project on “the traffic flow in Wilton.”

Wilton Director of Engineering and Planning Ryan Riper indicated to Brew that all developers are required by law to pay “traffic mitigation” fees, and that a “professional consultant” is involved in local traffic studies. Arlene and Gilbert Petteys said they live directly across from what would be the end of the development. The Petteys requested that Morris consider putting up a fence to block the view, which he said did not seem prudent considering the need for plow access in winter months. Morris offered to plant white pine trees, but the couple rejected that idea. Dobis interjected that white pines are favored most when they are “getting burned.” Morris offered to meet at a later time with the Petteys to discuss other options. Eric Rosenberg, who lost an election in November for the position of Wilton town justice, requested that planning board members consider his “bigger infrastructure” concerns and the “total impact” of all local development projects, among other matters. “People are concerned that there isn’t the proper dialogue going back-and-forth about the

schools,” Rosenberg said. Planning board member William Rice, who repeatedly opined that governing boards should not hamper development, responded to Rosenberg that “the general trend” in the Dorothy Nolan Elementary School is “declining” enrollment. Planning board member Erinn Kolligian politely advised that the Craw Farm South subdivision involves the South Glens Falls school district. “It’s tough having increased traffic, but think about the opposite,” Rice added later, noting how property values appear to be decreasing as residents move away from other rural areas of New York, where development is lacking. Attorney Mark Schachner, who represents both the planning and town boards, guided members through part of the state Environmental Quality Review process before the unanimous vote to approve the Craw Farm South subdivision. Some final reviews by Riper and county officials are necessary before construction can commence. There was nearly an hour of discussion relating to the Ballard Road Self-Storage proposal, which was presented by Joe Dannible of Clifton Park-based Environmental Design Partnership. Dannible said the 9-acre project will be “strictly for a self-storage facility” with fully enclosed units. There will be no storage of vehicles or RVs, he said. Rosenberg again questioned the planning board about various aspects of the proposal. Town officials previously

Joe Dannible of Environmental Design Partnership presenting plans for the Ballard Road Self-Storage facility. Photo by Larry Goodwin.

Bill Morris discusses the Craw Farm South subdivision on Traver Road. Photo by Larry Goodwin.

approved the Ballard Road storage project. But much of the discussion this week revolved around complicated changes that were made in relation to grandfathering such approvals. “We don’t treat anybody else like this, and I don’t think we should start now,” insisted planning board member Brett Hebner. “We want to be consistent in the way we treat applicants.” “Our intention is to move

forward as quickly as we can,” said Saratoga Springs attorney Matthew Chauvin under questioning from the board. Chauvin appeared with Dannible on behalf of the Ballard Road project. The planning board unanimously approved the special use permit for the Ballard Road facility, but the process is not yet complete. A final site plan still must be presented and approved.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

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NOTES FROM CITY HALL by Thomas Dimopoulos • Saratoga TODAY

CITY COUNCIL • THE CITY COUNCIL this week unanimously approved two additions to the city’s existing Rules of Conduct for Council meetings. The first identifies agenda items determined to not require council discussion – which are typically singularly listed on the “regular meeting agenda” and require line-reading - and instead places them on the “consent agenda” - which is approved en masse. The move is expected to result in some time-saving measures during public council meetings. The second addition allows the mayor the authority to declare an immediate meeting recess should the conduct of any person “impede the Council from

conducting public business.” If order cannot be maintained following the recess, the council meeting may then be declared adjourned, until a future date. • THE SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION COMMISSION, a 7-member mayor-appointed board of community volunteers, announced the following programs and leagues will take place in 2018: Registration for the recreation department’s Soccer League and Spring Program will begin Jan. 29. Volunteer coaches and paid referees are needed. Camp Saradac registration begins Feb. 26 for city residents, and March 19 for all residents.

Future registration dates: Summer programs - April 9; Fall soccer – June 4; Fall programs – Aug. 6; Intro to Ice and Basketball – Sept. 4, and winter 2018 program registration begins Nov. 5. • MAYOR KELLY announced the State of the City address will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1. Kelly also thanked the City Center for waiving the venue usage fee. • SUPERVISOR MATT VEITCH reported a Jan. 9 meeting was staged with the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation to enable low-interest financing for a new science building at Skidmore College. The amount of

PLANNING BOARD The city’s Planning Board is scheduled to consider a variety of large-scale proposal applications this week. They include: • RIP VAN DAM, 353 Broadway. Site plan modification: increasing room count from 142 rooms to 152 rooms; slight reduction of footprint, bringing building to the sidewalk; eliminating proposed sixth-floor ballroom and replacing it with a pool and a restaurant. • ADELPHI HOTEL PARTNERS, owners of property at 19/23 Washington St.: SEQR consideration of lead agency status and coordinated review for construction of 62,567 square-foot hotel and spa. • BALLSTON AVENUE TOWNHOUSES, at 96 and 116 Ballston Ave/ Route 50. Residential construction, site plan review. • SPENCER SUBDIVISION, Kaydeross Park Road and Arrowhead Road. Proposed 22-lot residential subdivision totaling approximately 12.63 acres.

• REGATTA VIEW, Phase 3, Union Avenue & Dyer Switch Road and Regatta View Drive: Site plan review for construction of 24 residential units within the Interlaken PUD District. • 79 HENRY STREET: renovation of building. The renovation had initially received Planning Board approval in 2014; there are proposed changes to the approved building design. • EARLIER THIS MONTH, the city Zoning Board of Appeals upheld its May 2017 interpretation that a proposed new Code Blue permanent shelter on Walworth Street is zoning compliant. The Planning Board is expected to rule on the project’s final approval, although that vote did not appear among the Board’s agenda items this week. The Planning Board is slated to next convene for a full meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 at City Hall.

financing asked for was $35 million, up to a $42 million cap, Veitch said. The overall cost of the new building is anticipated to be approximately $65 million. “So, we’re providing low-interest financing for about half the project,” Veitch explained. CRC provides financing for expansion and construction projects and had previously been involved in the financing and re-financing of local developments such as the expansion at Saratoga Hospital, the updates to the Raymond Watkins apartments and for a St. Peter’s Hospital project. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, Veitch said.

NEWS

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

State of the City: New Parking Garage, Downtown Trail Top City Priorities for 2018 by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Newly minted city Mayor Meg Kelly will present her first State of the City Address Feb. 1. In advance of the event, Kelly this week discussed some of her goals for the city in 2018. Those goals include determinedly pursuing a

new downtown parking garage, maintaining the development of a downtown trail connector, addressing dormant issues - such as the state-required siting of a second city courtroom - and continuing to preserve the city’s Greenbelt. Q. What are some of the biggest goals for the city this year? A. One of the big ones is parking. We’ll soon be

putting RFP’s out for a parking management company and for a parking garage. We’re looking at our own lot down behind us, because the city owns that. I’ve had some conversations with the City Center and I think all the players are hoping to move forward with a parking garage that would have some mixed-use in it. We are probably looking to develop the whole lot, but we’re going to do it in phases. The first phase is parking, because that’s a huge need. So that’s one RFP. The other RFP would be having a parking management company come in and make an assessment, maybe the metering of Broadway; we don’t really know what they’ll come up with, so we have to have a professional company come in and tell us what exactly they think would be best for the downtown core. The RFP’s should be out, probably in less than a month, and I think by May we should be making a decision. Q. So the thinking is to eventually develop the entire lot behind City Hall? A. That’s always been the vision, but right now we’re just focusing on parking. We’re going to try and get a feasibility study for City Hall and for the entire lot, but phase one would just be a parking garage. In the past, when they looked at it, the numbers had been so out-of-line with what we could do. We also have to be looking forward. The Office of Court Administration wants a second courtroom and we must get a solution for that; it’s kind of fallen off the radar and we have to bring that back. Q. After the state Office of Court Administration informed the city it would need to modify its existing court space to accommodate a second judge - and that it must do so at its own expense - the City Council backed what became an unpopular option: calling for the conversion of Saratoga Music Hall into courtroom space. Is the renovation of the Music

Hall still on the table? A. There are about five different options and I don’t think the council really liked any of them to where they wanted to make a move. Q. What other projects are you looking at? A. Continuing on the Green Belt Trail. We’re going to be working on what they call a Downtown Connector. It will be a trail from Congress Park to Spring Run Trail. That’s in the design phase right now and will be implemented in 2019. The other big project is applying for a $10 million (state) grant for downtown revitalization. Those are my big initiatives right now. Q. If awarded, how would the $10 million grant be used? A. We could look at the lighting for downtown and the sidewalks, Complete Streets, signage, parking solutions. There are a lot of things we can do. We’re putting together a group of people to get ideas. We have about five months to work on it and we’re getting all the key players together (which includes representatives from the county Chamber, the City Center, the Special Assessment District and downtown businesses and tourism groups). Lighting, I think, is a great idea. To get some greater lighting downtown so families can feel safer walking in the evenings. There are some dark areas on the side streets and I think we have to look at that. Q. Are there any status changes you are implementing regarding city boards and commissions? A. The arts commission is still running. I have re-organized them to make them more of a policydriven commission. The Human Rights Task Force, I believe, requested to move away from the city. They do exist, but they didn’t want to be under the guise of the city, because when you’re a Task Force or a Commission you have to report to the mayor, you can’t go to reporters. And they

wanted to have independence. Our Land Use Boards are staying the same. Basically, I want to work more with my internal team. I’m working with all the departments right now. We are working all together for the first time in probably many, many years, and I feel that we’re in a good place. Q. What’s new on the affordable housing front? A. I think they’ll be breaking ground on West Avenue in the spring. And then we have South Broadway coming soon. There’s another (development planned) on West Avenue and one on Allen Drive, so there are a lot coming down the pike. The Housing Task Force – we have put them on hold for now – because workforce and affordable housing is coming down the pike. I think now we need to wait and see what actually comes to Saratoga. Q. As for development, some residents have argued there is too much new construction going on in the city, while others say the variety of new projects being developed are indicative of the city’s positive growth. How do you feel about it? A. We are unique in that people still want to move to Saratoga Springs. We are the gem of upstate. And I have seen it during my lifetime transformed. There are the naysayers and there are the yay-sayers and I think with our City Center, our tourism, the track, SPAC, Skidmore - all of these things – we have a really vibrant culture. So, the (development), I think you have to have that economic engine to keep it vibrant. There’s a fine balance. Is it too much? Is it too little? I do want to preserve the Greenbelt. I don’t want to go out there and start building little strip malls on the Greenbelt - that would kill our downtown. We have to have some protection, and that’s what we have to always keep looking at. But, you know, we’re building because people want to come here.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

NOTES FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE by Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce • for Saratoga TODAY

TIME TO CREATE AN INTEGRATED AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL NETWORK

Governor Cuomo’s vision to build the Empire State Trail is inspiring. We hope this project is successful. When it is completed, the Empire State Trail will be a continuous 750-mile route spanning the state from New York City to Canada and Buffalo to Albany.

in an integrated comprehensive countywide trails network. Significant investments have also been made in the Saratoga Spa State Park to expand its trail system. The park’s trails are a key component of the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail – an approximately 20 mile loop trail that, if built, will take people in and around the City. The Saratoga National Battlefield Park has become a hub for cyclists as well because of their 10-mile loop trail with its safe, scenic and historic views. We believe one day cyclists will be able to travel safely by bike across Saratoga County and to other parts of New York State. If this vision becomes reality, local residents will have access to one of the best trail systems in the US for recreation purposes.

“IT WOULD BE THE LONGEST MULTI-USE STATE TRAIL IN THE NATION.” It would be the longest multiuse state trail in the nation. Best of all, the Empire State Trail will go right through Saratoga County generally speaking along or near the Hudson River and the Erie Canal. The combination of the creation of the Empire State Trail with funds for Amtrak to install roll-on bike racks on all of their trains is a perfect match. This collaborative venture would allow cyclists the opportunity to travel by train to one community and to travel back by bike or vice versa. It would likely increase bicycle tourism exponentially across New York State. The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors has for years been leading the way actually building a countywide trail network. With the help of a Trails Committee and the Saratoga County Planning Department, local Supervisors are working to secure property and grants to build more trails. This is being done in a wellthought-out way that will result

This will help us to sustain our #1 ranking as a healthy place to live. This trail network may be used in some cases to provide residents with new options to get to work and back home again safely. While progress has been made every year, there remains a ton of work to be done. We need to secure more resources to establish more trail links. We need to communicate with affected property owners in the planning stages to secure their support. We need to partner with property owners that are willing to donate land or easements for this purpose. We need to celebrate as more trails are opened to show results and to build momentum. We’re committed to doing all of this at the Saratoga County Chamber because we believe that connecting communities moves us forward. This trail system will do just that. Let’s work together to get this done.

Section of the route planned for the Empire StateTrail. Image provided.

14 TOWN OF BALLSTON 1341 West High St., $335,000. James and Mary Schmitz sold property to Matthew and Devin Whalen. 5 Thomas Ave., $105,000. Equinox Properties LLC sold property to McConchie Properties LLC. 8 Roseland Blvd., $206,000. Herbert Gott (by Admin) sold property to Andrew and Amy Ferrone. 8 Willem Way, $135,000. Frank Volpe (by Atty) and Denise Volpe (Ind. And as Atty) sold property to Christopher Naughton and Donna Arini. 38 Forest Rd., $215,000. Aven Real Estate Enterprises LLC sold property to Craig Kincaid. Lot 14 MacKenna Ct., $427,116. John Paul Builders LLC sold property to Richard and Mary Leonard. 59 McLean St., $118,000. Thomas Rigney sold property to Kelly Percival. 11 Jenkins Rd., $179,900. Karen Nash sold property to Ruth Lentine. 11 MacKenna Court, $485,720. John Paul Builders LLC sold property to Brent and Marsha Gibson. 6 Cypress St., $321,608. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Erika Anderson. 75 Saunders Lane, $186,000. Patricia Poehling, Barbara

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Perry and Georgette Snell sold property to Brent and Heidi Ricks. 48 Ballston Ave., $262,000. Michael and Barbara Mone sold property to Brandon and Erica Buhler.

CHARLTON 4062 Jockey St., $219,000. Margaret Duschen sold property to Cody and Leah Bushey. 277 Sweetman Rd., $294,000. Heath Zimolka and Marilyn Primett sold property to Tyler and Lauren Peetz. 2115 Route 67, $266,000. Laura Lee sold property to Amy Link and Robert Rivera. 2092 Cook Rd., $37,500. Thomas and Joanne Russell sold property to Joanne Russell.

CLIFTON PARK 8 Cobble Court, $165,000. Krystal Pai sold property to Kwang and Pong Pai. 8 Cranberry Lane, $267,000. Barbara LaFleche sold property to Daniel Jette and Jennifer Mayne.

2 Fieldstone Dr., $502,000. ER Land Development LLC sold property to Raoula Desy and Alison Hu. 27 Wing Rd., $213,000. Douglas Murray (by Exec) sold property to Douglas and Maryann Polk. 31 Northcrest Dr., $301,500. Sandra Dickinson sold property to Laura and Charles March. 62 Tallow Wood Dr., $172,000. Diana Sardinia and Karin Thompson sold property to Almira Agovic Idrizovic and Mehedin Idrizovic.

CORINTH 83 Fuller Rd., $50,137. Wells Fargo Bank sold property to Sarah Allen. 218 Center St., $172,000. David Kirchhoff sold property to Brittany Rivers. 7 Winslow Rd., $25,000. Driftwood Contracting Inc. sold property to David Gurney. 308 Oak St., $55,000. Nationstar Reo Sub 1B LLC (by Agent) sold property to Selma Carkner and Louise Kirkpatrick.

4 Jordan Court, $235,000. Paul Badejo sold property to James Young.

100 Main St., $1,200,000. DD and L Associates LLC sold property to CVS Liberty Management Corporation.

8 Sugarbush Rd., $188,000. Judith Schrock sold property to Wenchao Jang and Wenle Gao.

100 Lemont Ave., $125,137. Wells Fargo Bank (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Korey Allen.

21 Denkers Dr., $320,900. Lloyd and Anne Shelton sold property to Brian Abbale and Lynsey Ciraulo.

104 W. Mechanic St. $106,382. JP Morgan Chase Bank sold property to Wade Holmes.

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GALWAY 1480 Hermance Rd., $125,000. Malcom Buchner, Gail Breen, Rebecca Buchner, Lee Peeke and Gladys Buchner sold property to Kevin Kuebler and Marie Tremblay.

103 Cooks Court, $225,000. Bryan Williams sold property to Danielle Durkin. 15C Mcoun Dr., $402,895. Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Douglas and Suzanne Prince.

1021 Camp Rd., $165,000. Richard Green sold property to David and Sandra Pickens.

29 Tourtise Dr., $550,612. Marini Land II Inc. sold property to John Trasatti and Steven Sankel.

6043 Sahara Rd., $82,400. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sold property to Matthew Lacerais.

15 Howland Park Dr., $467,355. Marini Land II Inc. sold property to James Moore and Christina Laronca.

GREENFIELD 521 North Creek Rd., $215,000. Leon Ross sold property to Maggie Ghanime.

Lot 7A Elena Court, Beacon Homes LLC sold property to Paul and Mary Byrd.

MALTA

30 Hoffman Rd., $33,900. Secretary of the US Department of Housing sold property to Jean Sagendorph.

86 Wineberry Lane, $277,900. Joanne Perniciaro sold property to Joseph Bink and Joanne Razzano.

30 Cohen Rd., $260,000. Jeffrey Beachy sold property to John Huffman.

2 Gleneagles Blvd., $298,000. Mark and Pamela Spataro sold property to Kenneth and Chasidy Youmans.

170 Ballou Rd., $315,000. Robert and Cheryl Yagelski sold property to Kayce Bester. 154 Sandhill Rd., $178,610. Lester and Gay Ackermann sold property to Brandon Dolan. 62 Locust Grove Rd., $426,501. Daniel Peck sold property to Brandon and Leeann Lundgren.

HALFMOON 130 Beach Rd., $282,000. Michael and Debra Colletti sold property to Meghan and William Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien.

1 Bellflower Rd., $277,500. Robert Petta sold property to Daniel McLaughlin. 20 Hillman Loop, $327,468. Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Jerome and Vanessa Patterson. 29 Vettura Court, $80,000. Lecmore Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.

MILTON 208 Whitetail Court, $170,000. Gregory Mattes sold property

Week of January 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 25, 2018 to Kathleen Revell and Aubrey Guri. 121 White Rd., $31,250. Tracy McComb sold property to Ben and Joanne Sharp. 14 Berkshire Dr., $357,000. Kevin and Kimberly Shoemaker sold property to Anthony and Jessica Mucilli. 636 Plummer Rd., $75,000. DGD Holdings sold property to Donald and Barbara LeBarron. 35 Rowland St., $124,000. Patricia Rusilas sold property to McConchie Properties LLC. 1137 Goode Rd., $395,000. John and Sallie Poltynski sold property to Jennifer Brewster. 9 Birchtree Lane, $237,000. Brian Phillips sold property to Jacob and Carrie Montanez.

MOREAU 14 River Crest Rd., $331,600. Patten Property Development LLC. sold property to David Sawyer and Sara Lanesey. 522 Gansevoort Rd., $206,000. Tamara Sutphin and Carol Nizolek (Co-Trustees) sold property to Kristen Jourdan and Dawn McCallen. 522 Selfridge Rd., $332,000. Agnes Nolan (as Trustee) sold property to Daniel and Danielle Evens. 13 Iris Ave., $195,000. Kenneth Hicks sold property to Mitchell Billington.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

TOWN OF SARATOGA 55 Phila St. Units 401 and 402, 47 Morgans Run, $159,000. Tina Taylor sold property to Mary Coleman. 43 Burgoyne St., $184,000. Shawn and Lindsay Smith sold property to Jonathan and Shari Gemmett. 260 Wilbur Rd., $49,000. Arthur Kemmet, Sr., (by Conservator) sold property to Kevin Kemmet. 80 Brown Rd., $212,500. Saratoga Development LLC sold property to Leo and Kitzi Taylor.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 17 Clubhouse Dr., $100,000. Shannon Green and Joshua Parisi sold property to Joshua Parisi. 34 Vanderbilt Ave., $220,000. Mark Phillips (Ind and as Agent), Michael Phillips, Mary Cimon, Carol Magrath and Patricia Tompkins Life Estate (by Agent) sold property to John Russo. 55 Phila St., Unit 303, $626,000. Fifty Five Phila LLC sold property to Charles Yun. 47 Walnut St., $195,000. Turn key Partners LLC sold property to Douglas Kotelly. Lot 15, Joshua Rd., $207,000. Lino DelZotto and Son Builders Inc. sold property to Pensco Trust Company LLC (Custodian FBO Scott Varley IRA).

$2,497,676. Fifty Five Phila LLC sold property to Jeffrey Ridha.

38 High Rock Ave., Unit 6B, $935,000. High Rock Condominimums LLC sold property to Brian and Kristin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. 68 Phila St., James and Constance Monroe sold property to John Nitti. 70 Railroad Place Rear, $435,000. Pentlands LLC sold property to Maureen Abele.

STILLWATER 756 Hudson Ave., $215,000. Susan McNeil sold property to Carol and James McClements, Sr. 4 Whitney Rd., $338,000. Michael Giunta sold property to Adam and Karly Randall. County Route 76, $36,000. Michael and Priscilla Callahan sold property to Anthony and Jane Conti. Round Lake Rd., $60,000. DiSiena Associates LPA sold property to Koehler Industrial Degisn LLC. 738 NYS Route 9P, $700,000. Keith Brookins and Eileen Harren sold property to Lakeshore Inn, Inc. 41 Gurba Dr., $75,000. Camelot Associates Development LLC sold property to Camelot Associates Corporation. 41 Gurba Dr., $424,685. Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Debra Collura.

47 Kellogg Rd., $255,000. Stephen Streeter and Andy Peterson sold property to David and Ashley Zecca.

18 Conklin Court, $389,900. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Gregory and Jean Lloyd.

32 Pine Ridge Rd., $295,000. Shirley and Dennis Williams (as Trustees) sold property to John and Anne Daley.

King Rd., $45,000. Michael Frawley (Ind and as Exec) and Martin Frawley (by Exec) sold property to Barry Hendrickson.

29 Cannon Court, $199,000. Twenty Nine Cannon Court Land Trust sold property to Christopher and Britta Wallace.

8 Erinn Court, $515,000. William and Linda Nizolek sold property to Andrea and James Lewis.

WILTON 2 Middleborough Court, $230,000. John Hall and Veronica Hurley sold property to Michael Kats. 113 Old Gick Rd., $57,000. Bank of New York Mellow (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to 146 Middle Ave., LLC.

25 Brookside Dr., $422,000. Sean and Katherine Pendergrass sold property to Amanda Rees and Jesse Snyder. 15 Rolling Green Dr., $570,000. David and Cindy Taillon sold property to Robert May, Jr. Route 50, $47,500. WJ Morris Excavating Inc. sold property to William and Mary Ebert.

BUSINESS

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

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NO MORE BEER HERE by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this week, a Brooklyn company reported through social media that its business relationship with Saratoga Brewing Company was recently terminated, forcing an evacuation of truckloads of beer-production supplies from the popular Excelsior Avenue warehouse. Max Oswald, the owner of Saratoga Brewing, did not return repeated calls for comment. Multiple attempts to contact Braven Brewing in Bushwick, Brooklyn and Mendocino Brewing Company in Ukiah, California also were unsuccessful. Both companies have existing partnerships with Saratoga

Brewing, according to a report in the Daily Gazette. A beer industry expert familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity due to an ongoing investigation, told Saratoga TODAY that the sudden closure of Saratoga Brewing is related to legal problems facing an executive at the international brand Kingfisher Premium Lager Beer. A statement on the Kingfisher website describing the company’s history makes reference only to a licensing agreement with Mendocino Brewing Company. A posting on Instagram Monday by Braven Brewing representatives explained an incident that reportedly took place at the end of last week: “When you’re told your partner brewery has gone out of business and you have 72 hours to remove $60,000 of packaging material and get

Photo by PhotoAndGraphic.com.

800 kegs worth of beer out of the tanks, what do you do? You get in your car and drive 4 hours north to conduct a rescue operation,” the social media post said. “We were able to move 60 pallets of kegs, keg collars, keg

caps, bottle caps, 6-pack carriers, and 24-pack cases into storage on Friday morning,” the Braven posting added. “Then we salvaged about $3,000 of hops, threw them into the car, and UPS’ed them to another brewery for future batches.”

Large tanker trucks sent to the Saratoga Brewing facility by Braven Brewing also removed fermented beer, the posting indicated, with the assistance of a special fitting to perform that task. “All of this constitutes the closing of one chapter in Saratoga and the beginning of another” at the Ipswich Ale Brewery in Massachusetts, the Instagram post concluded. Rob Martin, president of Ipswich Ale Brewery, confirmed that his company was contacted by Braven Brewing and agreed to make use of the hops and packaging supplies that were transported from Saratoga Springs. “We’re going to start brewing for them next month,” Martin said of Braven, using that company’s beer recipes. Stewart’s Shops President Gary Dake, who owns the property at 131 Excelsior Avenue, confirmed that financial problems at Saratoga Brewing are apparent. “We’ve been having problems getting paid our rent,” Dake said, adding that he is already seeking new candidates for another beer producer at the site. “We’d love to keep it a brewery, keep those jobs in Saratoga Springs and keep the economy thriving,” Dake said.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Julie and Co. Realty Expands Team

Lisa McTygue. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, Julie and Co. Realty announced that Lisa McTygue, a licensed Real Estate Salesperson, has joined the city-based team. McTygue is a native resident of Saratoga Springs with a deep family history in the community. She loves real estate and has been licensed since 2005. She prides herself on providing the hard work and dedication her clients deserve. She covers Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties and is also known for her expertise in equine properties as well as residential resale. For more information, contact McTygue at 518-598-4098.

She joins Dr. Stephen Sgambati and Dr. Lauris Petersen in the practice, which was established last fall. The hospital is currently renovating space for the practice on Central Avenue in Mechanicville. Until that office opens, all three physicians are seeing patients at 2911 Route 9 in Malta, near Adirondack Northway Exit 13. McNeil comes to Saratoga Hospital from Glens Falls Hospital’s Salem Family Health Center. She grew up in Greenwich, and attended Greenwich Central Schools. A graduate of Hamilton College, McNeil earned a medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She completed an internship and residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. McNeil is board certified in family medicine. All three Saratoga Hospital Primary Care - Mechanicville physicians are accepting new patients. To make an appointment,

Saratoga Hospital Adds to Mechanicville Office SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Carrie McNeil is the newest member of Saratoga Hospital Primary Care-Mechanicville.

Dr. Carrie McNeil. Photo provided.

BUSINESS BRIEFS 17 call 518-580-2099. For more information, go to saratogahospital. org/Mechanicville.

Linium Recruiting Offers ‘Rapid Response’ to State Law

Free Seminar on Shoulder Arthritis

COUNTYWIDE — This week, Linium Recruiting, a leading recruiter for professional and technology positions, announced the launch of a Rapid Response Team dedicated to helping employers secure temporary employees amid the start of the New York State Paid Family Leave Program. As of Jan. 1, virtually every full- or part-time private employee in New York is eligible for Paid Family Leave, whether to bond with a child, care for a close relative with a serious health condition, or help relieve family pressures when someone is called to active military service. Eligible employees are guaranteed paid time off for

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join Dr. George E. Silver, Jr. of OrthoNY for an open discussion on the treatment of pain and arthritis in the shoulder. Silver will discuss both surgical and non-surgical options, and when each treatment might be appropriate. There will be a question-and-answer session at the end of the seminar. The free event, “Pain and Arthritis of the Shoulder,” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street. Registration is required by calling 518-580-2450, or visiting www.saratogahospital. org/services/classes.

8 weeks; job protection upon return; and continuation of health insurance. Linium Recruiting’s Rapid Response Team is comprised of designated personnel who are knowledgeable about the new law and empowered to act quickly and decisively on behalf of employers. It enables access to a robust pipeline of candidates—including a “Hot List” of more than 500 that are pre-screened, skills-tested, and reference-checked— to expedite the process of finding and placing qualified temporary employees. Employers may reach Linium Recruiting’s Rapid Response Team through a special hotline at 518-591-4747, via email at temphires@linium.com, or by visiting the company’s website at www.liniumrecruiting.com.

EDUCATION

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Skidmore Takes the Gold in Culinary Competition by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY Photos by Christopher Massa.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, Jan. 12 the Skidmore College culinary team earned its fifth consecutive gold medal for culinary excellence in the American Culinary Federation (ACF). The competition was held on the Skidmore College Campus and featured a well-rounded conference and the opportunity to highlight Skidmore College and the Saratoga Springs area. With 11 colleges and universities from throughout the northeast participating, the networking opportunities were bountiful. “Our slogan for the event is to ‘learn, network, eat, and compete,’ and they got the opportunity to

do all of that here,” explained Skidmore’s director of dining services, Mark Miller. “I’ve been here 11 years now and we compete every year at the University of Massachusetts in June, and I used to compete as well, and I came back one year about eight years ago, and said to my boss, ‘it’s a shame these competitions are only once a year. You need more practice to really win gold medals.’ One of the competitors said to me, ‘why don’t you guys host one?’ and I said, ‘you know what, we should host one.’ It’s quiet in January, we have a beautiful facility, and Saratoga is a great place to have a conference,” Miller said, explaining the origin. This competition is done “Chopped” style, in which fourperson teams create unique and delicious recipes using identical

Winning Skidmore Culinary Team (from left to right): Joe Greco, Bryan Bidwell, Donovan Preston and Paul Karlson.

baskets of ingredients and a shared table of staples and spices. Within a time restraint and without the use of broilers or fryers, each team is challenged to produce a salad or appetizer, a soup or dessert, an entrée, and a buffet platter. The dishes must be stylish yet practical, nutritionally balanced, with complementary flavors and textures, and also appealing to the eye. This year Miller and his team took the competitors on a bus tour of Saratoga with a professional tour guide, “we give them a tour of the downtown Saratoga area, the track and the history of Saratoga.” They also went bowling, “which was really a fun opportunity to do some team building. The teams with the two highest scores had the opportunity to choose which time slot they competed in on Friday.” They also got to enjoy the Saratoga Winery. There were also some presentations on campus

from South American Sustainable Chocolates; a veterinarian who spoke to them about the pork industry; and a sustainable fishing presentation with a man who works for National Geographic. This year, the competition’s roster filled out in under three weeks. Only 11 teams are accepted and then a waiting list begins; this year five teams sat on the list after only a month of the application being open. “It was incredible, because usually you struggle to get teams to come in January because usually people are on vacation or closed down, or on trimesters or something like that,” Miller said with astonishment. With only eight sponsors at first, the competition has grown in the years to now over 30 sponsors, both national and local, from Tyson Foods to Maple Leaf Farms to Cisco. “A lot of times when people are choosing a college or

university, it comes down to food. We have attracted people to the college because of food, which is awesome,” Miller said. The gold medal four-course meal consisted of: APPETIZER: Poached flounder with herb mousseline appetizer featuring a crispy buttermilk fried avocado, pineapple-napa slaw with toasted hazelnut crunch in a citrus butter sauce. ENTRÉE: Blood orange glazed Maple Leaf Farms duck breast with Yukon Gold potato and braised duck thigh meat croquette, sautéed broccoli rabe with wild mushrooms, pan roasted purple cauliflower and blood orange reduction sauce. DESSERT: Citrus pound cake with soft chocolate semi-sphere hazelnut tuile with caramelized pineapple. BUFFET: Pork loin stuffed with BBQ jackfruit featuring a warm kamut salad with tropical fruits and sautéed spaghetti squash.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Saratoga Builders Association to Offer $1,000 Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student in 2018. This scholarship is available to students planning to pursue a construction industry education. The scholarship is open to any high school senior or college undergraduate in Saratoga County planning to pursue a construction education at a two or four-year college or students who would like to purchase tools for employment in construction. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must demonstrate current or past involvement in the construction field, including classes taken in high school or college, to be eligible. Each applicant must also submit a high school or college transcript or list of construction classes taken along with a short essay describing why they are interested in a construction industry career and what events led to this decision. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2018. Only the first 25 completed applications will be accepted so early submission is encouraged. The winner and their school will be notified by June 1, 2018. Contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director, at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.

Saratoga Springs Lion Club Scholarships SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Lions Club has expanded their range and number of scholarship offerings to high school seniors graduating this spring. Now being offered: Two $5,000 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a four-year accredited institution; Two $2,500 academic scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year accredited institution; One $2,500 vocational/ technical education scholarship for students planning to attend an accredited or licensed post high school program; Five $1,000 scholarships to Leo Club members. Students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic, The Waldorf School, and Home Instructed students are eligible to apply. Applications must include: two letters of recommendation from faculty or equivalent, a list of

school activities, transcript through first semester of senior year, and an essay on Lionism/fostering an active interest in the civic, cultural, and social welfare of the school and community. Applications are available online at www. SaratogaLions.com/Scholarships. Applications must be completed and submitted by March 15, 2018. To submit, send to Attn. Scholarship, P.O. Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or drop off in respective school guidance office. For more information, contact Richard Tunison at laprup81@hotmail.com.

EDUCATION BRIEFS York and one from Vermont, $1,000 to help pay for college. To apply, each student needs to write up to one page on how a book has exposed them to something new and how it has impacted their life. Submissions are due by Feb. 28. To enter, email the submission to contest@northshire.com.

Saratoga Springs CSD To Register Kindergartners

The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) to Hold Annual Vocal Scholarship Competition CAPITAL REGION — BHOS, under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, is holding their 21st annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded along with the opportunity to perform in an upcoming BHOS concert, date TBA. The winner will receive a $900 scholarship and the second place winner will receive a $600 scholarship. Applications must be received by Sunday, Feb. 4. For more information and application details, contact Susanne Margono at 518-584-0402 or susannemargono@gmail.com.

Maple Ave Middle School Presents Beauty and the Beast SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting Friday, Feb. 2, Maple Avenue Middle School will be performing Beauty and the Beast for two weekends only. Tickets are $5 and available for purchase at the door.

Northshire Bookstore Announces Open Mind Scholarship SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore announces The Open Mind Scholarship Award, which honors the diversity of thought, feelings, information, and perspectives found in books, as well as the power of books to change people’s lives. Northshire Bookstore will award two college-bound high school seniors, one from New

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kindergarten registration for the Saratoga Central School District will be conducted in the Registrar’s office for age eligible children entering school in Sept. 2018. Children must be five years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2018. For more information and to begin the process go to, www.saratogaschools.org.

Upcoming Saratoga CSD Parent Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tuesday, Jan. 23: Sports Related Concussions for K-12 Families presented by Eric Deim. This program will be held at Caroline Street Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30: The Real Happiness Challenge presented by District Psychologist Laurie Newcomer. This program will be held at the Maple Ave Large Group Instruction Room at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31: Addicted to Electronics? Learn to Manage Technology, with Real Limits and Practical Solutions presented by Dr. Randy Cale. This program will be held at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6: Working with the School District to Support Your Student presented by SSCSD and community partners. Learn strategies to support students who struggle with mental health issues. This program will be held in the Saratoga Springs High School Library at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28: Childhood Anxiety: How Children Needlessly Suffer and What Parents Can Do to Change This by Dr. Randy Cale. This program will be held at Lake Avenue Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7: Vaping: What you NEED to Know presented by the Prevention Council. This program will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge on 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga

19 Springs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28: Motivating the “Unmotivated” Child: How to Think and Act Differently by Dr. Randy Cale. This program will be held at Geyser Road Elementary School at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 16: Managing Technology: Sensible Ways to Set Limits and WHY You Must Do This Now by Dr. Randy Cale. This program will be held at Caroline Street Elementary School at 9:30 a.m.

EDUCATION

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY

Saratoga Hansel & Gretel (518) 584-0934 66 Seward Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Independent School * (518) 583-0841 • SISKids.org 459 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.

Listed below are contact and website details for all of the local area pre and nursery schools. Those that are participating in the Preschool Fair on Saturday, January 20 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library are noted in red*

Saratoga Regional YMCA * 518-583-9622, ext. 114 • www.SRYMCA.org 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 100 Saratoga Boulevard, Malta, NY 12866: (518) 583-4342 OPEN HOUSE: Saratoga Springs Branch: Wednesday, January 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wilton Branch: Wednesday, January 31, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Shooting Stars Childcare

ABC Nursery School

(518) 371-2306 • ShootingStarsChildcareInc.com 609 Route 146 A, Suite 104, Clifton Park, NY 12065

(518) 373-8ABC • TheABCNurserySchool.com 13 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Skidmore Early Childhood Center *

Academy Nursery School

(518) 580-5473 • Skidmore.edu/ecc 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 664-7440 • HelpingHands.org 4 Fairchild Square, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Small Wonders Christian Pre-School *

Apple Blossom Bunch's Pre-K *

(518) 584-3720 ext. 114 • SmallWondersps.org 175 5th Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Call today for a personal tour.

(518) 527-3105 • appleblossombunch.com 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY, 12866 The Beagle School *

Smart Early

(518) 587-7507 • BeagleSchool.com 115 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 290-7607 • SmartEarly.com 39 Old Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Burnt Hills United Methodist Christian

Spa Christian Pre-School *

(518) 399-6133 • BHPreschool.com 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills, NY 12027 Church Mouse Nursery School * (518) 885-8362 • ChurchMousePreschool.com 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Katrina Trask Nursery School * OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 3, (518) 584-8968 • KTNurseryschool.org 10 a.m. – Noon. 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 EMAIL: KTNSDirector@gmail.com Community Roots School * OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, January 25, (518) 306-6829 • CommunityRootSchool.com 10 a.m. – Noon. 48 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Call today to schedule your personal tour.

Saratoga EOC Head Start and Early Head Start *

(518) 288-3206 • SaratogaEOC.org EMAIL: HeadStart@SaratogaEOC.org Apply online! For information contact the SCEOC Head Start Administrative Office at 39 Bath Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Head Start is a FREE preschool program for low income children with classrooms located throughout Saratoga County. | Home-based programs for pregnant women and children up to age 5. G.L.O.B.E. Chinese Immersion (518) 290-0454 • GlobalSchool.org 112 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

KidsFirst Childcare Center * (518) 309-3540 • KidsFirst1.com 12 Church Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Learning to Know LearningToKnow.net 1536 Crescent Road, Clifton Park: (518) 371-3722 3 Hampstead Place, Saratoga Springs: (518) 226-0222 Malta Montessori School * (518) 633-1971 • MaltaMontessori.com 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Suite 34 A, Malta, NY 12020

Maple Leaf Childcare Center MapleLeafChildcare.com 3 Hemphill Place, Malta, NY 12020: (518) 899-4159 10 Hemphill Place, Malta, NY 12020 : (518) 899-4159 2737 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020: (518) 889-5045 Milestones Early Childhood Center * (518) 884-4868 • NorthCountryAcademy.com 3459 R Galway Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Newmeadow * (518) 899-9235 • NewMeadow.org 23 Sitterly Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 OPEN HOUSE: Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

(518) 885-0508 • SpaChristian.com 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. DISCOVERY DAY: Wednesday, February 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m. St. Clements Catholic School * (518) 584-7350 • StClementsSchool.org 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT: Thursday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. -Half-Day programs for 3 and 4-year olds -Full-Day Pre-K for 4 and 5-year olds -Full-Day Jr.-K 5-year olds Call today to schedule your personal tour. St. George School (518) 280-7196 • StGeorgeSchoolcp.org 912 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 St. Mary’s School *

(518) 885-7300 • SMSbspa.org 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 North Country Academy * -Half-Day programs for 3 and 4-year olds (518) 584-9982 • NorthCountryAcademy.com -Full-Day Pre-K for 4 and 5-year olds 7 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Call today to schedule your personal tour. The Sara Marie School (518) 280-3982 • TheSaraMarieSchool.org 942 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065 OPEN HOUSE: February 11 from 1–3 p.m.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Christian Childhood Center * (518) 584-0904 ext. 105 • spalutheran.org 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

EDUCATION 21

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Storybook Academy (518) 587-0707 • StorybookAcademy.net 421 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Sunrise Children Learning Center (518) 373-1280 • SunriseChildren.com 200 Technology Park, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Sweet Chickadee School * (518) 567-9527 • SweetChickadeeSchool.com 337 Daniels Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Time 2 Learn Pre-School * (518) 225-0294 • (518) 363-0058 202 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Held in the First Baptist Church Facebook.com/Time-2-Learn-326778847811 Teddy Bear Day Care Center (518) 584-2273 • TeddyBearDayCareCenter.net 4 Mountain Ledge Drive Wilton, NY 12831

Tiny Tots Early Learning Center (518) 371-2034 • TinyTotsEarlyLearningCenter.com 1536 Crescent Road, Clifton Park 12065 The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs * (518) 587-2224 • WaldorfSaratoga.org 122 Regent Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Early Childhood Locations: (212 Lake Avenue & 45 Kaydeross Ave West) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

We'll be there!

This is a wonderful opportunity to explore area preschools with over twenty preschools represented!

For more information please contact Elisabeth Garofalo at the Waldorf School at (518) 587-2224 or The Children’s Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at (518) 584-7860 press 3. www.sspl.org

This event will take place at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the H. Dutcher Community Room on Saturday, January 20th.

RELIGION

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

PLACES OF WORSHIP Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services:10 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room Contact: 518-692-7694, 518-885-0876, 1-800-22UNITE Bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | Bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | Charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 6:30 p.m. Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 10 a.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard. #8 Ballston Spa. Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 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 Contact: 518-212-7845 | www.xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | www.fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m., (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Pastor David Moore | 899-7777 thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Springs Free Methodist Church 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1003 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 | Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018 RELIGION

PLACES OF WORSHIP NorthStar Church 970 Rt. 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Rd. Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67 Malta Contact: Oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday: 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 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 St, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard Malta Commons, Ste. 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Spanish Service:1 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 , 9, and 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 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 Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday: 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 am. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | www.Spelcss.com Services: Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold Services: Sunday 8 and 9 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | SALChurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Rt32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | Sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Shenendehowa United Methodist

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | SoulSavingStationChurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 135 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday: 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Keith Mann Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-85-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

*Wheelchair Accessible

Food

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

SEEDING A NEW YEAR OF GROWTH Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Peyton and Kim searching for seeds at Pleasant Valley Farm.

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett. LET’S BE HONEST: As snow blankets the ground and overnight lows dip below zero, going outdoors to garden is probably not on your mind. If

you’re like me, you’re most likely keeping yourself warm by a fire. One of my favorite things about winter, however, is dreaming about spring and the opportunity to create new growth. Aiding those dreams is the stack of seed catalogs that start arriving in my mailbox around mid-November. These catalogs tantalize my taste buds almost as much as my weekly visits to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market do. They expose me to an array of vegetables, herbs, and fruits. They introduce me to historic heirloom varieties and help me imagine what might prosper in my back yard. For many farmers, winter is a time of rest. Perusing seed catalogs with notebooks, spreadsheets, and garden layouts nearby makes that time more pleasurable. “The catalogs are a

great tool,” says Paul Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farm. “They help you see what will do well in our climate and can encourage you to try new things.” The catalogs are booklets – often filled with photos – that describe varieties of seeds that suppliers of seeds produce for farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners. They often include growing tips, histories of particular varieties, and user reviews. You can visit seed company websites online and request their free catalogs. Most companies now offer online catalogs, as well. Arnold recommends Johnny’s Selected Seeds, an employee owned cooperative based in Maine, and High Mowing Organic Seed Co., which is based in Vermont. Both have a strong record of producing seeds for varieties that thrive in our colder, northern climate, and are among the 370 companies worldwide that have signed a commitment to raise non-GMO seeds. Besides Johnny’s and High Mowing, I also like Hudson Valley Seed Co. and Fruition Seeds, both of who are based in New York, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., and the Seed Savers Exchange. Many of these companies will have representatives at this weekend’s Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York’s winter conference at the Saratoga Hilton, which you can register to attend to learn more about seeds as well as farming and gardening. Visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at the Lincoln Baths Building in Saratoga Spa State Park; follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram; and contact friends@saratogafarmersmarket.org for volunteer opportunities.

Root Vegetables with Herb Biscuits INGREDIENTS

•Serves 8

* Find these Ingredients at the Farmers’ Market!

• 2 cups fennel*, ½” pieces • 2 cups parsnips*, ½” pieces • 2 cups celery root* (celeriac), ½” pieces • 2 cups carrots*, ½” pieces • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1 cup shallot*, minced • 2 cloves garlic*, minced • 1½ cup celery, diced SAUCE: • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter* • 1 cup flour • 4 cups vegetable stock • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese* • 1½ tsp sugar • Juice from half a lemon • ½ tsp nutmeg • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

BISCUIT: • 2 cups flour • 1 Tbsp baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary* • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme* • 4 Tbsp cold unsalted butter*, diced • 1 cup buttermilk*

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Steam fennel, parsnips, celery root, carrots until just tender. 2. Heat olive oil in skillet until shimmering. Saute the shallots, garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add celery and cook until tender. In a large bowl, toss with the steamed vegetables. SAUCE: 1. Melt butter in a dutch oven. Whisk ina cup of flour. Cook to thicken (roux). Slowly whisk in vegetable stock. Add in cheese, sugar, lemon juice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper. Whisk to melt the cheese completely. Simmer while whisking until very thick. Remove from heat. 2. Stir vegetables into the sauce. Stir occasionally. BISCUIT: 1. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder,salt, rosemary, thyme, and cheese. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until pieces are smaller than peas. Using a folk, stir in buttermilk to just combine. 2. Drop the biscuit batter on top of the vegetable sauce to cover. Bake at 425 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown, bubbling, and topping is cooked through. Adapted from recipe by Local Milk, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

Food

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

SNOW FORT ARMY CHOW RACHAEL RAY’S EASIEST MEATBALLS EVER ON ITALIAN HOAGIE ROLLS

INGREDIENTS Meatballs • 1 lb. ground veal or ground beef, pork and veal mix

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

my Foodie Friends. This winter is certainly giving us a season of snow and arctic cold. As I glance out into the white wonderland, I reflect on some of my fondest childhood memories playing in the snow. I grew up during a time when the average was at least four children per household and you were literally thrown outdoors to play and told not to come back home until the street lights came on. Playing in the snow included making homemade sleds to slide down the golf course hills, making snowmen, and of course, building the best snow fort in the neighborhood. In our house we divided up the tasks to ensure that our Fort could withstand repeated attacks of snowball wielding elementary school kids. Our first winter there, Danny, 5, was the engineer and he mapped out how high and thick the walls should be. Billy, 4, was the builder and shaped the inside of the fort for the chairs, refrigerator and snow TV. Patty was 3 so the first year she was support staff. John, 6, was the recruiter and went door to door finding my

soldiers and builders. We were not allowed to use the phone back then (adults only) so when I came to the door and knocked you could hear a stampede of children in the house trying to get to the door. To get them to work on the fort I would tell them that my mom was making Meatball sandwiches! My mom’s meatballs were the envy of the neighborhood and far exceeded the bologna and spam the other kids were getting. My first stops were Dave and Karl’s houses and they lived next door to each other. They were my age but already almost as tall as most of our fathers. Dave turned out to be 6’8” and Karl is 6’6”. If you want your walls to be the highest, I thought, get the tallest kids. My mom would grimace when she saw them coming as she knew she would need a lot more meatballs. Our first forts were wrecked at night by teenagers until my brother Dan came up with the idea to put water on the outside walls and it would turn them to ice. You could hear the howls of the mean teenagers when they kicked the walls and they didn’t give so easily.

Although I cannot share with you my mom’s meatball secret recipe that only my sisters and Paula have, I will share with you a special person from our areas recipe – Rachael Ray. At Compliments to the Chef, located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry skillets to make your meatballs in, saucepans to make your sauce, baking sheets to pop your meatball hoagies into the oven with, and other really “Cool Tools for Cooks.” Meatball Hoagies are a great way to deal with these frosty winter days. The neighborhood kids will love you!! Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John and Paula

• 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage with fennel • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs • 2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano • 1 large egg, beaten • Salt and pepper • Olive oil, for drizzling

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 475° 2. In a medium bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients except the oil; roll into 12 large balls. Transfer the meatballs to a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the oil and roast, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. 3. For the sauce, in a wide skillet or pot, heat the oil, two turns of the pan, over medium. Add the garlic and swirl the pan until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil and season with the sea salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. 4. Toss the meatballs in the sauce and serve on the hoagie rolls. If using provolone, top with the cheese, and place on a baking sheet and pop into the hot oven until the cheese melts, about 4 minutes.

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

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Sauce • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 can (28 oz.) crushed Italian tomatoes • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn • Sea salt • 4 Italian hoagie rolls (10 to 12” each), split • Sliced provolone, optional

MONDAY

Served at the Saratoga Senior Center TUESDAY

• Salisbury Steak • Mashed Potatoes • Carrots • Fresh Orange

• Shepherd’s Pie • Baked Fish with Piccata • Beets Sauce • Warm • Brown Rice Cornbread • Broccoli • Pears • Mandarin Oranges

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

• Herb Chicken • Pork Loin with with Gravy Cranberry Mustard Sauce • Stuffing • Red Bliss • Butternut Potatoes Squash • Brussels • Tropical Fruit Sprouts • Peaches

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

LOCAL BRIEFS

Saratoga Chamber Players Concert Saratoga Chamber Players’ season continues, on Sunday January 28 at 3 p.m. in Filene Hall on the Skidmore campus with a concert of music for piano and violin featuring Margaret Kampmeier and Jill Levy. The January program will include sonatas of Beethoven, Messiaen, and Elgar as well as Bartok’s Rhapsody no. 1. The concert will be followed by a Meet-the-Musician reception. Tickets are $20 adult, $18 seniors, $15 students - available at the door or on-line at www. saratogachamberplayers.org/ events/category/2017-2018concert-season. AARP TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low and moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service-IRS. AARP TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations, and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services. Tax preparation services will be available from February 1 through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp. Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance. Fifth Annual Chocolate Festival The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and the First Friday business participants are excited to present our Fifth Annual

Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest on First Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Ballston Spa. Visitors will be able to sample the variety of chocolate offerings at designated Sweet Spots throughout the Village. Samples are a minimal cost of $1. In addition to Chocolate Fest, there will be a variety of First Friday activities going on in our local businesses, including art gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and special promotions and sales just in time for Valentine’s Day. For a full listing of participating businesses, chefs, and activities, please visit www.Ballston.org. Beauty and the Beast Come be our guest on Friday, February 2 at 7 p.m and Saturday, February 3 at 1 and 7 p.m. and on Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 at 1 and 7 p.m. as Maple Avenue Musical Club presents Beauty and the Beast. The performances will take place in the Henry C. Trombley Auditorium at the Maple Avenue Middle School located at 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. All tickets are $5; doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Chowderfest The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau presents the 20th Anniversary Chowderfest on Saturday, February 3 at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information visit www.discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest. Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance The Saratoga/Wilton Ladies Auxiliary #161, is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 10 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. By popular demand, the Band Gravity will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins with cocktails/ appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7-9 p.m., and entertainment and dancing from 9 to midnight.

This year’s Valentine raffles will again benefit the local Code Blue Shelter initiative. We will have several raffle baskets with different themes and gifts offered; included will be our very popular Lottery Basket. Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise. Entrée choices are Prime Rib, Pork Loin with stuffing and gravy, or Vegetarian Risotto with eggplant, sundried tomatoes and zucchini; all served with salad, potatoes, rolls and vegetable. Buffet style dessert of Strawberry Shortcake will complete the menu. You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with an outstanding band and dinner for the reasonable price of $34 per person. Seating is limited; reservations opened to the public on January 12, 2018. Checks, cash or credit card will be accepted as payment. Ensure a “special evening” and give Penny a call now at 518-587-7597 to make your reservation and payment. Deadline is February 4 for reservations, if we still have seating available. I’m sure this evening will delight you and your “Special Valentine.” Winterfest at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Join us outside for a day of snowy fun on February 10 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Camp Saratoga located at 80 Scount Rd., Gansevoort. The day kicks off with an 8k Snowshoe race. There will be a bonfire at the old Scout Camp’s Council Fire Circle where participants can warm up by the bonfire with hot cocoa and s’mores. Snowshoes and CrossCountry Skis will be available for rental from the Information Cabin in Parking Lot #1. No registration is necessary. Broadway Cabaret Dinner Theatre A Grand Night for Singing Experience the fun of a NewYork style cabaret dinner theatre as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society presents the immortal songs of Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Lorenz Hart. Set in the elegant Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, treat

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

yourself to a sumptuous Chef ’s Buffet, followed by a choral cabaret featuring dozens of the greatest hits by America’s favorite composers. Due to popular demand, BHOS is offering two performances, Saturday, February 10 at 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 11, at 1 p.m. Seating is limited and the last day to purchase tickets is February 2. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit our website at www. BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060. Blood Drive The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Friday, February 16 from 1- 6 p.m. with homemade goodies at the finish. Every donor is appreciated and saves lives. The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation supports pediatric cancer patients, including blood cancer patients, and your donations are critical for these children. Please sign up at www.redcrossblood.org (use sponsor code NICKSFIGHT) or call 1-800-RED CROSS for your appointment. For more information about the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, visit www.fighttobehealed.org. 2018 Flurry Festival Shake off the winter blues. It’s time to dance, sing, jam, and more at The Flurry Festival! The 31st Flurry Festival will run from February 16-18, 2018, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Flurry is well-known as the best winter weekend ever for dancers and music lovers of all ages. Featuring: Dances, Workshops, Singing, Concerts, Jamming Performances, Family Events, Storytelling, Vendors and more. For more information visit www.flurryfestival.org. Paint n Sip for Elks National Foundation Come paint with us and have some fun at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, located at 1 Elks

Lane, Saratoga Springs on March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. Light refreshments available, raffle baskets and door prizes. All proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation youth, veterans and community. For more information please call 518-584-2585. Bus Trip Niagara Falls (Canadian) and Toronto, 5 days 4 nights June 11-15 • $539 A $75 deposit due by February 11. Trip Highlights: 8 meals (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners), guided tours of Niagara Falls and Toronto, a visit to Casa Loma, Niagara-On-The-Lake and Queen Victoria Park, a journey to The Falls on a “Hornblower Niagara Cruise” and much more. For more information call The Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621. WANTED: Folks 55+ to Enjoy BASC Social Activities 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 BASC. 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, 518885-4229 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information and to view our newsletter.

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

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Family Friendly Event

Friday, January 19 Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the Village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m. All are welcome, members and nonmembers. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, 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.

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner Principessa Elena Society, 11–13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. Menu: Minestrone soup, pasta with marinara sauce, pasta with alfredo sauce, or pasta with broccoli garlic and oil, meatballs with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Donations: Seniors $8, Regular $9, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 free. All take-out dinners $10. All are welcome. For more information call 518-584-4163.

Benefit Spaghetti Dinner Schuylerville Elementary School Cafeteria, 14 Spring St, Schuylerville, 5 – 8 p.m. Danny MacMillan, a 12-year-old from Schuylerville, was diagnosed with E-Wing Sarcoma Cancer. Danny started chemotherapy and underwent surgery to remove the mass and recently had to amputate the leg. This has taken a big toll on the family emotionally and financially. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 for children 4-13 years old and children under 4 free, take-out available. Raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

Kids Night Out: Winter Wonder Children’s Museum, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m. Drop the kids off for a fun-filled

evening so you can go on a datenight, go see a movie or just relax. Your children will get to play in our handson exhibits, enjoy a pizza dinner, socialize, and party. Children must be potty-trained. This program is for children ages 4 and up. $20 per child ($15 for each additional child). Pre-registration required by calling 518-584-5540.

Kids Fun Night Maple Avenue Middle School, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m. Saratoga Springs students in grades K-5 are invited to Kids Fun Night, featuring open gym, crafts, games, and activities. This fundraiser is hosted by the Saratoga Springs High School Boys Cross-Country and Track & Field teams. Coaches, athletes, and athletes’ parents supervise all activities. $10 per child; snacks/drinks available for purchase. More information: racingcitytc@gmail.com.

Saturday, January 20 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Dix Bridge, Hudson River/ Champlain Canal Lock 5, Schuylerville, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Take a fun, safe snowmobile ride. Kids can ride on a sled operated by a parent, guardian, or an experienced club member. Those aged 18+ will be instructed on the proper operation and safety of a snowmobile prior to being guided on a controlled ride by club members. Hot beverages and snacks provided. For more information and other events, visit www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.

Hudson Crossing Park’s Annual Winterfest Hudson Crossing Park, County Road 42, Schuylerville, Noon – 3 p.m. Free for all and something for everyone. The event will feature: Ice Harvest Demonstrations, Ice Experiments, Ice Fishing Demonstration, Cold Water Rescue, wagon rides, Crazy Hat Head Contest, Sledding, Snow Sculptures Challenge, The “Fur-Bowl”: Dress to impress in your furs (real or faux!) and try outdoor bowling. For more information, visit www. hudsoncrossingpark.org.

CALENDAR 2018 Cabin Fever Luncheon Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) 2018 Cabin Fever event, themed, ‘Talk About It,’ as we narrow our focus on human trafficking. Cost is $75. For more information or to register visit www. soroptimistsaratoga.org/events/ cabin-fever.

A Purple Tie Affair National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. A Purple Tie Affair is a midwinter “Celebration of Life” dance party – complete with great food in a perfect venue; all to benefit the fight against cancer. Each year more than 300 attendees enjoy the purple “cabin fever” breakout event; proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation for pediatric cancer. Tickets are $75. For more information visit www.apurpletieaffair.org.

Sunday, January 21 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and buiscuits, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $9, Children 5-12 $8; Under 5 Free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9 – 10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call 413-992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Monday, January 22 Pre-K Nature Hour: Animal Tracks Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton, 10:30 a.m. For our youngest explorers (ages 3 – 6) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. Adults are expected to attend. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. We will go on a short walk, do a simple nature craft, and have a healthy snack. Preregistration is required. Contact us at info@wiltonpreserve. org or 518-450-0321 for more information or to register.

Tuesday, January 23 Enhance Your Figure Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, 7 Wells St. Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Steven Yarinsky, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in cosmetic medicine, will host an evening of education about body shaping options. The event will feature SculpSure® and truSculpt® 3D noninvasive no downtime fat removal, and LipoPerfection® Liposuction options. Body Contouring is designed to contour shape and reduce areas of diet and exercise resistant fat deposits and is not a weight loss technique. Are you no more than 20 pounds above your ideal body weight for your height and have fullness in your abdomen, hips, waistline, thighs, arms, “bra bumps” or a double chin? Do you work out but still have unwanted fat deposits? Want to better fit your clothing and bathing suit? You may be a great candidate for Liposuction or non-invasive, no down-time fat reduction treatments. Meet Dr. Yarinsky and our Medical Spa Staff to learn about your options to shape your figure. Plus, receive a mini consult that evening and event only promotional discount. R.S.V.P is necessary: Limited Seating, you must call us to reserve your spot before Monday January 22. Call 518-583-4019.

Wednesday, January 24 Cancer Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Noon – 1 p.m. The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common

physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at 413-992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change.

Acoustic Blues Open Mic and Jam Café Lena, 33 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Opening Set at 7:30 p.m. Acoustic Jam to follow (All levels of playing are welcome.) Hosted by: NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed for SABS. This month’s featured artist is Bob Egielski, a great guy, fine guitarist and Blues player, and a regular at the Blues Open Mic. 4th Wednesday of the month. Come on down to listen and play the Blues. Admission is $5. www.Caffelena.org. 518-587-6433

Bird Research at the Albany Pine Bush Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will present this free program, open to the public. The speaker will be Amanda Dillion, Field Ecologist and Entomologist at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Ms. Dillions’ talk will focus on the rarity of species that call the Pine Bush home and the effort that is underway to learn more about the APBP birds and bird communities that has earned the preserve designations as both an Audubon Important Birding Area and a NYS-DEC Bird Conservation Area.

Thursday, January 25 Fix Your Finances Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Do you have enough money? This course will introduce you to some time-tested tools for making what you have go farther and fit your own priorities better. Instructor: Margaret Pearson, former history professor and current Library volunteer, adopted thrift as an alternative lifestyly over twenty years ago. Nor registration required.

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

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

Entertainment

Ephraim Asili’s

Jazz Salt

Galas and Fundraisers:

celebrates music and poetry of the African-American experience at The Tang – Opens Jan. 13 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The artist Ephraim Asili will debut a new work Jan. 13 commissioned by the Tang Museum that celebrates 20th-century black music and poetry while provoking visitors to engage with the difficult realities of racism, war, and the fight for civil rights. By extracting, combining, and layering music, spoken word, animal sounds, and film, Asili further invites visitors to consider sampling—a fundamental style in the history of African American music—as an art form unto itself. On view from Jan. 13 through May 20 at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum, Elevator Music 35: Ephraim Asili — Jazz Salt is the 35th version of the Museum’s Elevator Music series, which activates the Museum’s elevator and engages artists across the visual and performing arts to create immersive, sound-based installations. Asili’s Jazz Salt installation is created for the Tang Museum and is site-specific to its visitor

elevator. It includes audio from a thirty-minute cassette using a four-track cassette recorder, and incorporates a rich variety of samples taken from numerous sources, including the documentary film Mingus: Charlie Mingus 1968; an interview with Sun Ra; spoken word recordings of poets such as Sonia Sanchez and Maya Angelou; recordings of black U.S. soldiers interviewed live in Vietnam; animal sounds; and music by jazz saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett, the Milford Graves Percussion Ensemble with Sunny Morgan, and Bismillah Khan, who popularized the shehnai, an Indian wind instrument. In addition to the new recording, the Jazz Salt installation includes found objects such as milk crates repurposed as furniture and a book, Look Hard, with reproductions of Asili’s own drawings and collages as well as liner notes that contextualize many of the sampled sounds. The

book offers a textual, visual, and physical gateway to the sound, and the sound an aural gateway to the book, creating a multimedia, multisensory experience. Limitededition books and cassettes with the elevator’s track will be available to visitors. A coffee tin will be in the elevator to accept donations to the Tang in exchange for the cassettes and books. Asili is a filmmaker, multimedia artist, DJ, radio host, and educator. His films, which focus on his travels throughout the African diaspora, have been shown at festivals worldwide. Assistant Professor of Film and Electronic Arts at Bard College, Asili DJs on WGCX FM and at the semiregular dance party Botanica. Admission to the Tang Teaching Museum, located on the campus of Skidmore College, is free, with a small donation suggested. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.

A PURPLE TIE AFFAIR AT DANCE MUSEUM The 5th annual “A Purple Tie Affair” to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, will take place 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway. Dance to the music of The Accents, stroll through the Hallway of Hope honoring patients, or enjoy the latest exhibits offered by the National Museum of Dance. Each year more than 300 attendees enjoy the purple

“cabin fever” breakout event; proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation for pediatric cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to support pediatric blood cancer patients as well as to serve the young adult blood cancer community. A Purple Tie Affair is a midwinter “Celebration of Life” dance party to benefit the fight against cancer. Tickets are $75. Visit www.apurpletieaffair.org.

JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA AT THE HALL OF SPRINGS The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites guests for a “Journey Under the Sea” as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an elegant underwater paradise for its 8th annual Winter Ball. The event will take place 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 and will feature live music from Funk Evolution, creative cocktails, raffles and virtual reality demos to explore diverse ocean reefs and sea-life, among other things. SPAC’s Junior Committee, formed in 2010, consists of rising young professionals from in

and around the Capital Region. The goal of the Committee is to assist SPAC in fundraising, donor cultivation and outreach among their peers. Proceeds raised at the Committee’s Winter Ball help underwrite classical programming and educational activities at SPAC. The gala is a fundraiser for classical and educational programming at SPAC. Tickets are $100 in advance and $110 after Feb. 1 and are available at spac. org. For more information contact Kristy Godette at: kgodette@spac. org or call 518-584-9330, Ext. 125.

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Entertainment

New Performance Announcements KIDZ BOP LIVE RETURNS TO SPAC Kidz Bop Live 2018 – a pavilion only show – will be staged Friday, June 15 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Tickets are: $55, $45, and $35, and are available online at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or Charge By Phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets subject to applicable fees.

FLURRY FESTIVAL COMING TO SARATOGA NEXT MONTH The 31st annual Flurry Festival will take place in Saratoga Springs Feb. 16-18. Festival headquarters are the Saratoga Hilton and City Center on Broadway. The annual event features dozens of performers and events. Advance tickets for one-day or full-festival attendance are available at: www.flurryfestival.org/tickets.html.

THE BODYGUARD - THE MUSICAL COMING TO PROCTORS The first U.S. National tour of the hit musical “The Bodyguard” will play Proctors in Schenectady Jan. 30 – Feb. 4. Based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, and adapted by Academy Award-winner (Birdman) Alexander Dinelaris, “The Bodyguard” had its world premiere on Dec. 5, 2012 at London’s Adelphi Theatre. It was nominated for four Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Best Set Design and won Best New Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards. The UK production of the musical recently completed a triumphant return run in London’s West End after a sell-out 16-month UK and Ireland tour. Multi-platinum R&B/pop recording artist and film/TV actress Deborah Cox stars as Rachel Marron. In the role of bodyguard Frank Farmer is television star Judson Mills. Performances take place 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; Matinees: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (Note: Deborah Cox is not scheduled to perform at the Thursday and Saturday matinee performances). Tickets range from $20 - $85 and are available at the Box Office at Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady; by phone at 518-346-6204; and online at proctors.org.

THE EGG ANNOUNCES THREE NEW CONCERTS FOR 2018 • Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will stage a show at The Egg on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $36. • Shelby Lynne – whose original songs and selected cover tunes range through country, blues, Southern soul, roots rock, swing, jazz, and adult contemporary pop – performs at the venue Saturday, Feb. 24, tickets: $34.50 • Shovels & Rope – Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst – combine threads of traditional folk, country and rock, will perform Wednesday, March 21. Tickets: $34. Tickets are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, and by telephone: 518-473-1845.

GRIFFIN HOUSE AT CAFFE LENA NEXT MONTH When Springfield, Ohio born and raised Griffin House left for college, he shocked his family by turning down a sports scholarship to focus on music. The talented high school athlete took his $100 guitar and taught himself how to play and write songs. It’s proved to be a good choice. After graduating, House moved to Nashville and independently released his first album, “Upland.” His music attracted national attention and his subsequent release of “Lost & Found” garnered raves from CBS Sunday Morning Music Journalist, Bill Flanagan. Several self-released albums followed – most on Griffin’s imprintEvening Records. He’s toured extensively, opening for artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, Mat Kearney, and The Cranberries. House will perform at Caffe Lena on Sunday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $25/27. For tickets, call 800-838-3006. For more information, go to: www.caffelena.org.

FESTIVAL OF PRAISE AT THE PALACE THEATRE Fred Hammond, Take 6, Donnie McClurkin, James Fortune and Pastor Charles Jenkins will perform in a Festival of Praise at the Palace Theatre on April 14. Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and multi-platinum producer Fred Hammond has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, with over 12 #1 hits reaching both gold and platinum status. He has worked with Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, and 2017’s “The Voice” winner Chris Blue, among others. Heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!” Take 6 has been hailed as the most awarded a cappella group in history, with 10 Grammy’s. Tickets are $59, $49 & $39 and are available at the Palace Theatre Box Office, 19 Clinton Ave., in Albany, via Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at 800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com.

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Call for Writers, Directors and Actors for 24-Hour Play Fest GLENS FALLS — Art in the Public Eye, the organization which brings “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Chalk Fest and Gallery 99 to Glens Falls is seeking writers, directors and actors to be involved in its sixth annual 24 Hour Play Fest. The whole show is put together in 24 hours by members of the community who have volunteered to be a part of the process and is a competition between 10 teams of artists, each with one playwright, one director and three or four actors. Playwrights will be juried and must submit samples of their writing by 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.

27. Writers don’t need to have experience writing plays and are welcome to submit short essays or stories. Maximum submission length is 10 pages. How it works: Everyone involved will meet Friday night, Feb. 23 when the teams will be formed by random drawing. A secret theme will be announced and teams will have one hour to meet before the writers have to go home and write an 8 to 10 minute play based on the theme. All the plays must be emailed to APE by 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 and then the directors and actors arrive at the Wood Theater as early as 7 a.m. to rehearse all day

for the 8 p.m. show. Directors and actors are accepted on a first-come, firstserve basis. No experience is necessary. All those who volunteer must be available for the entire program, from 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 through 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. For more information, to submit a writing sample, or sign up to direct or act, email Erin Coon at: treasurer@ artinthepubliceye.org. Tickets for the Feb. 24 performance are $20 and can be purchased through the Wood Theater Box Office by calling 518-480-4878 or visiting www.woodtheater.org.

Hubbard Hall Puts Local History Center Stage with “The Tarnation Of Russell Colvin” CAMBRIDGE — A one-man tour de force about a local, reallife murder mystery will be staged at Hubbard Hall Jan. 19-28. The original murder mystery - written and performed by Oliver Wadsworth and directed by Kirk Jackson - is based on a true story in nearby Manchester, Vermont. In 1812, Russell Colvin was murdered. His ghost haunted Manchester until the murderers

were brought to justice. Playing more than a dozen roles, Oliver Wadsworth embarks on an adventure both local and cosmic in pursuit of the truth – to find who murdered poor Russell Colvin – and why. The play has toured theaters and community centers throughout Vermont. For the first time, Hubbard Hall is presenting the play with a full lighting

DAVE MATTHEWS: New Album, Summer Tour to Play Two Nights in Saratoga

design, on its original 1878 opera house main stage. “The Tarnation Of Russell Colvin” at Hubbard Hall Jan. 19-28. Fridays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays at 2 p.m. Regular Tickets: $30 Adults/$15 Students, ages 6-22; Senior Discount for 62 and older $25. Special Opening Night Dinner and Performance: $60 at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dave Matthews Band will stage two shows at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center this summer as part of an extensive summer tour which will kick-off on May 18 in Texas and wrap up at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 10. The band will perform at SPAC Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14. Tickets range from $45.50 to $115, plus applicable fees, and go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. These tickets will be available online at

LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster. com or Charge By Phone at 1-800-745-3000. An online ticket presale is underway now at: www. warehouse.davematthewsband. com for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association. Information is also available on the band’s website at: www. davematthewsband.com. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on a new album, which will mark its ninth studio release and first since 2012’s “Away From The World.”

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Wild Adriatic, 8 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022

Super Dark Collective Presents: Blanka/ Fire Letters/Pocket Vinyl, 10 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026

Mike O’Donnell, 7 p.m. @ Inn at Saratoga — 518.583.1890 George Muscatello Group, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Jeanine Ouderkirk Quartet, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Blind Owl Duo, 7:30 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484

saturday, 1/20: Hasty Page, 9 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Rachael and Vilray/ The Brother Brothers, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Brothers Junction, 10 p.m. @ Caroline Street Pub — 518.583.9400 Becky Walton & Mike Steiner, 7 p.m. @ Inn at Saratoga — 518.583.1890 Pete Sweeney Quartet, 9 p.m. @ 9 Maple Avenue — 518.583.2582 Grand Boubousse/Forevers, 9 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Hair of the Dog, 8 p.m. @ The Parting Glass – 518.583.1916 Tribute to David Bowie by the HRMH House Band, 7 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484

sunday, 1/21: Ben Caplan/Zan Strumfeld, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Sonny and the Suspicions, 3 p.m. @ Strand Theater — 518.832.3484

tuesday, 1/23: Drank the Gold, 7 p.m. @ Inn at Saratoga — 518.583.1890 Sleeping with Sirens, 6:30 p.m. @ Upstate Concert Hall — 518.371.0012

wednesday, 1/24: Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey Acoustic Duo, 7:30 p.m. @ Inn at Saratoga — 518.583.1890 Ramblers Home Jug Band, 8 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Boombox: Western Voodoo Tour, 8 p.m. @ Putnam Den – 518.886.9585

thursday, 1/25: Cole King, 9 p.m. @ Bailey’s — 518.450.1305 Burns Night: Celebrating the Birthday of Scotland’s National Poet, 7 p.m. @ Caffè Lena — 518.583.0022 Cloud Lifter, 8 p.m. @ One Caroline — 518.587.2026 Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk-Rock, 6 p.m. @ Inn at Saratoga — 518.583.1890

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Puzzles Across 1 Sharp as a tack 6 Fave texting pals 10 “2 Broke Girls” network 13 Chain known for fresh-baked bread 15 Count (on) 16 “Blessed __ the meek ... “ 17 Imaginative 18 Lacking scents 20 “My parents are gonna kill me!” 22 Page with views 23 Cough syrup meas. 26 Cowpoke’s pal 27 Like the Flash 29 Tennis period since 1968 31 Legendary soul seller 32 Tag line? 33 Woodworking device 35 Fryolator sound 38 Central parts 39 High ball 40 Piece of a pansy 42 Pub pint 43 More than a little plump 45 Put a little extra into the part 46 MapMyWalk statistic 48 Dilapidated place 50 Vegetable container 52 See 31-Down 53 Tolkien creature 54 Viola’s clef 55 Italian relative of grits 58 Hard-to-pass drivers 60 Catwoman portrayer Kitt 64 Seafarer 65 Tropical getaway 66 Rise to the challenge ... and a hint to a hidden word in 5-, 10-, 25- and 28-Down 67 “__ takers?” 68 Some Fr. martyrs 69 Relaxes Down 1 Place for losers? 2 Scratch or dent 3 Little six-footer 4 Lower-APR deal 5 Armstrong improvisation 6 Far-reaching

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See puzzle solution on page 38 7 Govt. agents 8 Bobbing wreckage 9 Country W of Iraq 10 Stop on a redecorating spree 11 Make more toys? 12 Far from posh 14 Wedding site 19 Ones on either side of a “v.” 21 Conduits for gods’ wisdom 23 South Pacific monarchy 24 Ruin 25 King novel set in a graveyard 28 Nominally sovereign country 30 Minor peeve 31 With 52-Across, jeweled creations made for Russian czars 34 Rock’s __ Lobos 36 Buyer of 31-Across’ soul

37 Sacked out 41 CPR provider 44 Canopy support 47 Apple MP3 player 49 Anne Bront’’s “__ Grey” 50 Medicare card specification 51 Big name in online financial services 52 “It’s somebody __ problem” 56 Check out rudely 57 Geometric figure 59 Towel word 61 Pulls a yard prank on, briefly 62 Color nuance 63 College-level H.S. classes

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Barely than, Barely when Barely when is the correct expression. Barely had we left the area when our car suddenly died. 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

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Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018 continued from front page...

NY SAFE ACT

Safe but Constitutional? issues that we see in government today. This list of information can be misused against somebody if it isn’t properly managed. I’m not aware of any other state that actually allows for the keeping of the list of the firearms that somebody owns. I understand the reason for licensing, to ensure the individuals are legally able to have a firearm and be properly identified. Most states have some sort of licensing provision, so I don’t feel that licensing is necessarily the issue but it’s the keeping of the serial numbers and then having a list of something that I own, and I am not free to just sell it to somebody. There are so many provisions in nys which are blocking that, which I think are civil rights violations, in my opinion. I’m not sure what an attorney would say, but my opinion is that is a civil rights violation. Everything we buy we don’t have to keep a registration of, we shouldn’t have to with this,

President Donald Trump. Often criticized, the SAFE Act nonetheless, carries on. Gerard Moser, co-owner of Defense Dynamics, a “safe, family-friendly place for firearms training and self-defense training in Saratoga,” according to the website, has taken great issue with the recertification he is being required to do. For over 26 years, Moser has had his pistol license, “the provision of the recertification for me is definitely an issue, and I feel that it’s more than just the recertification, it’s the actual list that is kept of every firearm that I own.” Locally speaking, Moser is concerned that current permit holders, especially the elderly, haven’t even heard about the new provision and recertification. “Having spoken to a lot of folks and being out in the public and doing the classes, there are a lot of folks, especially the elderly, who are completely unaware

of this. That’s a concern to me because I think that there is a bit of age discrimination in that. Most of this is done online, there is a requirement for an email. There are many older people that do not have an email. My father, personally, does not have one, so I had to do the registration for him and he was unaware of it until I told him. So, I think that the way this was handled was designed in a way to actually create an issue and was designed to get people in trouble,” Moser said. The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department is already privy to the information that the recertification is requesting, leading people to wonder why they are required to also do this for the New York State Police. “New York State sends out notifications for renewals for similar things, such as driver’s licenses, car registrations, and other things well in advance to remind people,” he explained,

“but with this they’re not doing that. They have failed to follow through and alert people, so I think there are a lot of unfortunate folks out there that are going to run into a problem where they were completely unaware of the requirement to do the recertification.” The recertification is due at the end of January, and people in Moser’s classes are still just learning about this. “I’ve had a license for 26 years and never had to do anything, I don’t believe I should have to do anything now. I think you’re infringing on what my license originally was, a lifetime license. If you’re going to change the law then change the law, but there has to be a certain degree of grandfathering in for the people that have had these for many years,” Moser explained. Aside from the abovementioned concerns, Moser is also concerned with “so many

especially when it’s a civil right. It’s the Second Amendment,” Moser said passionately. The bottom line is, people in this county are not being properly informed, and that is setting individuals up for failure to do what is expected of them, simply because they do not know what is now expected. “It seems to me that this was set up as a ‘gotcha.’ It’s very unfair and a violation of privacy,” Moser concluded. Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo stated, “I am pro Second Amendment and I disagree with the part of the NY SAFE Act that requires pistol permit holders prior to 2013 to go through the process of recertifying. We have 22,000 pistol permits in Saratoga; 15,000 that applied through recertification, 6,000 that have actually recertified, and 9,000 that haven’t. I do not have the man power to go out to these houses and secure the weapons.”

SPORTS

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

SPORTS AT

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WINTER SPORTS SEASON HAS BEGUN! League games and matches begin this week and are as follows:

Basketball FRIDAY, 1/19

WEDNESDAY, 1/24

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Boys) vs. Argyle 7 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Boys) vs. Hoosic Valley 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School

THURSDAY, 1/25

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Albany 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Guilderland 4 p.m. at Guilderland High School

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Girls) vs. Hoosic Valley 7:30 p.m. at Hoosic Valley High School

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

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. Troy 5:30 p.m. at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School ■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Girls) vs. Troy 6 p.m. at Troy High School

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Bethlehem 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville High School

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Emma Willard 6 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

Wrestling SATURDAY, 1/20

■ Schuylerville vs. Hoosick Falls 10 a.m. at Hoosick Falls High School

■ Schuylerville vs. Scotia-Glenville 6:30 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville High School THURSDAY, 1/25

TUESDAY, 1/23

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Girls) vs. Loudonville Christian 7 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Granville 6:30 p.m. at Schuylerville High School ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. LaSalle 6:30 p.m. at TBD

FRIDAY, 1/19

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Niskayuna 6 p.m. at Union College

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Ithaca 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ice Rink SATURDAY, 1/20

WEDNESDAY, 1/24

MONDAY, 1/22

Ice Hockey

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Guilderland 6 p.m. at Guilderland High School ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Colonie 6 p.m. at TBD

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs.

Bethlehem 7:40 p.m. at BH-BL Schenectady County Rec Facility ■ Saratoga Springs vs. Pelham at Glens Falls Civic Center WEDNESDAY, 1/24

■ Saratoga Springs vs. TBD 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ice Rink

Indoor Track SATURDAY, 1/20

■ Schuylerville vs. HVCC 8 a.m. at Hudson Valley Community College

*All information subject to change due to inclement weather.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

SPORTS

Saratoga Springs Kelsey Chmiel Takes First Place Wrestling Season, Blustreaks So Far…

AT THE GREAT EDINBURGH CROSS COUNTRY MEET

Kelsey Chmiel. Photo provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks wrestlers are on a hot streak this season so far. Currently, they are 16-3, with losses to Shenendehowa, Ballston Spa, and Warrensburg. “So far we’re doing pretty good right now. All of the guys are pretty much right on track, I’m happy so far,” said coach Kris West. On Saturday, Jan. 6 the Blue Streaks held their invitational where 21 teams came and competed; Saratoga ranked fifth in the team scores. “We had 19 teams at the invitational and we had a great competition. Probably the most successful tournament we’ve hosed in the last 10 to 15 years, it was great,” West explained. With only three weeks until sectionals, West and the team are ready to give it their all.

“The guys are pleased because this year may be a bit of a down year; we’ve lost some seniors from last year out of our lineup but we kind of picked up right where we left off. Guys stepped up, we’re having a great season,” he said. In any sport, a healthy rivalry with another school is important, it pushes each individual to do their very best. “Shen is always a good rival, Ballston Spa, too. We’ve had some good battles with them over the past few years. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake as well. They are all traditionally great in this program,” West stated. Traditionally great indeed. All four schools are in the Suburban Council North League; Ballston Spa is ranked number 1, Shenendehowa is number two, Saratoga Springs is number three, and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake is number five. The Section II Class A Tournament is Saturday, Feb. 3.

Wrestling team captains: Eric Griskowitz, Frank Spatafora, and Ryan DiGuiseppe.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — 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. Chmiel won with a time of 14.10, with European runners coming in second with a tie time of 14.13.

As a sophomore in 2017, Chmiel was named Gatorade New York Girls Cross-Country Runner of the Year for her win at the state and federation girls cross country championships and finishing second at the Nike Cross Regional. In her November 2017 season, Chmiel had the fastest time in the history of the Section II Class A cross-country championships. It’s clear that in her upcoming senior cross-country season, Chmiel will continue her path of success.

SPORTS

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Presents Racing-Themed Murder Mystery SARATOGA SPRINGS — From 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a 1920s thoroughbred racing-themed murder mystery sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino. Tickets are $125 for museum members and $150 for the public. They can be purchased online at www. mysteryattheracingmuseum.eventbrite. com or by calling 518-584-0400 ext. 102.

Saratoga National Historical Park Winter 100 Mile Challenge STILLWATER — Brush off your snowshoes or skis, or hike the trails, and see if you can accumulate 100 miles at the battlefield between now and April 30, 2018. Through this challenge, people can enjoy the rich natural and cultural heritage of this local site as they explore their national park. Anyone can take part in the challenge, from beginners to advanced hikers and skiers. Each participant must register via email to SARA_info@nps. gov, rules and a tracking log will be sent in response to your registration.

Saratoga Winterfest 5K / Camp Saratoga 8K SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/ Walk will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park at 10:30 a.m. Applications for both races can be found at www.saratogastryders. org. A limited supply of snowshoes is available to rent for $5, email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org or 518-581-1278 to reserve a pair.

Saratoga Field Hockey Booster Club Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Booster Club will be hosting a winter field hockey clinic Saturdays beginning on Jan 6 and ending on Jan 27 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Maple Avenue School. The program is open to grades third through tenth. No experience needed. The program features work on fundamental skills and small type games. The winter clinic program brochure can be downloaded from the Booster Club’s website at www.eteamz. com/Saratogafieldhockey1. Registration is now open and the cost is $50 per player or $75 for two per family. For more information please contact Jo-Anne Hostig, Saratoga head field hockey coach at Togafieldhockey@gmail.com.

Second Annual Winter Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Academy WILTON — Beginning Sunday, Jan. 14 through March 18, 2018 the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s second annual academy for boys and girls ages pre-k through second grade. Pre-k and kindergarten will be from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and first and second grade will be from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Gavin Park Gymnasium at 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton, NY. It is $145 per player for 10 sessions. To register visit www.

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saratogayouthsoccerclub.siplay.com/site or contact Juan Garzon at jdgarzon@hotmail. com or 731-293-8305 for more information.

Eagle survey. Reservations are required with a 24-hour advanced notice, call the park at 518-793-0511 to reserve your spot.

West Mountain Happenings

Saratoga Springs Ice Rink

GLENS FALLS — From 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, West Mountain will be hosting Winterfest, a night of free skiing, with live music from Star Society, games, giveaways, vendors, and more. Pick up vouchers at Curtis Lumber and Lia Auto Group. The first 1,200 vouchers receive a free four-hour ticket. Turn in the voucher after 4 p.m. for a discount on tubing if you are not a skier. On Friday, Feb. 16, West Mountain will be having their annual Fire on the Mountain event featuring live music from the Audio Stars, fireworks, drink specials, and more. For more information, call 518-636-3699 ext. 339.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The ice rinks on 30 Weibel Avenue are now open with public skating times available. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for open skate times.

Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga

Saratoga Rec Drop-In Sessions

SARATOGA SPRINGS — From 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, Camp Saratoga will be hosting their annual candlelit ski and snowshoe event. Luminaries will light the way on the 2.5mile trails. The terrain is suitable for all levels and ages, including a small onemile loop. Snowshoes are available on a first-come first-served basis in the lounge with a rental fee of $5 for non-members. This event is weather permitting.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Drop-in sessions for adult basketball, pickleball, racquetball, and wallyball are now happening at the Saratoga Recreation Department. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com for the latest schedule.

Eagle Survey at Moreau Lake State Park SARATOGA SPRINGS — Starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, Moreau Lake State Park will have a weekly Bald

Saratoga Springs Rec Intro to Ice Skating SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., or Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org for pricing.

Saratoga Rec Winter Program Registration SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth boxing, ice skating lessons, tiny basketball, and volleyball will be offered. Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for additional information.

Week of January 19 – January 25, 2018

SPORTS

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Saratoga Central Catholic Bowling SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Jan. 10 the Spa Catholic Bowling Team took the win over Stillwater, 3,325 – 3,048. Micaela Barbolt took the highest average for the Saints with 236.6, a substantial lead over the rest of the players. Hayden Day placed second, with an average of 187. For Stillwater, Brandon Dyer had the highest average of 209.3 and Cody Julian followed behind with 172.6. On Thursday, Jan. 11 the Saints played Corinth, defeating them 2,909 to 2,367. For the Saints, Micaela Barbolt and Zac Niles took the highest average with 190 for both, followed closely behind was Jake Lenz, with 184.6. For Corinth, Sam Lucia had the highest average, 176.5, with Hunter Sims following with an average of 148. The Saints record is currently 46-6.

Saratoga Blue Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Troy’s Flying Horses Boys Basketball SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, Jan. 12 the Blue Streaks defeated the Flying Horses 91-87 in overtime. AJ Lawton led the board with 24 points, Matt Larkin had 19 points, and Brian Hart had 17 points. Larkin hit the two final free-throws, bringing the Blue Streaks to victory.

Saratoga Springs vs. Shaker/Colonie Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Weibel Ice Rink, the Blue Streaks played

a close game, ultimately ending in their defeat, Shaker/Colonie won 2-1. For Saratoga, their goal was made by Joe Amodio with assists from Xavier Clark and Ryan Jones. For Shaker/Colonie, Joe Malloy and Noah Savastio scored both goals, with an assist from Tyler Wilson each time. Saratoga goalie Brad Blake had 11 saves and Shaker/Colonie goalie Dan Malloy had 29 saves. Saratoga’s record is currently 2-4-2.

Saratoga Springs Alpine Ski Team SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Jan. 10 the Saratoga Springs ski team competed in the Niskayuna Invitational. Saratoga Springs ranked fourth, with Shannon Kelley ranking second in the entire invitational with a time of 31.86 seconds, Lucy Daly came in eleventh with a time of 33.21, and Rebecca Lynch came in twentieth overall with a time of 35.04 out of 77 skiers total for the varsity girls. For the varsity boys, Andrew Zilka ranked eighth with a time of 32.01, Atticus Connell ranked 11 with a time of 32.53, and Lucas Dougharty ranked 19 with a time of 33.28 out of 72 skiers.

Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Basketball League ROTARY JUNIOR DIVISION: Saratoga PBA 25 - Mexican Connection Restaurant 23 After a very tight first half and a defensive crack-down by both teams in the second half, PBA squeaked out a two point win over Mexican Connection.

The winners got four points apiece from Jaden Manning and Carter Cigan, while Connor Johnson’s eight points and Ethan Dinsmore’s seven points led the Mexican Connection in the loss. PJ BAR-B-QSA 39 - Saratoga Financial Services 36 PJ’s BBQ got their first win of the season by upsetting Saratoga Financial Services by a score of 39 to 36. Jordon Cousar led his team with 13 points along with the help of teammates Molly Trattles and Amiah Love who scored three and two points respectively. Both made defensive stops and got big rebounds down the stretch. Ryan Boyle dropped in 10 points in the defeat.

SENIOR DIVISION: Berkshire Hathaway Blake, Realtors 39 - Cudney’s Launderers 33 In a game that was close from the opening tip off to the final buzzer, BHHS came away with a victory over Cudney’s, 39 to 36. Ian Fisk scored 16 points and Jake Graham added 11 points in the win. Hunter Regels dropped in 16 points and Will Sambrook added another eight points for Cudney’s for the loss. Saratoga Firefighters 58 Village Photo 49 The Firefighters got their third straight win and defeated previously unbeaten Village Photo 58 to 49. Both teams fought hard with scoring from each side. Joe Reynolds had four points and Charlie Didonato, Kaelan Kasowski, Robert Orr each scored two points to get the Firefighters victory. Elijah Woods had three points and the Kelly brothers, Thomas and Anthony, contributed two points each for Village Photo.

Jr. NBA Scores TOWN OF WILTON RECREATION SATURDAY, JAN. 13, 2018 DIVISION 1 HEAT VS. HAWKS Heat-26: Brady Girard-12, Jojo Birnby-6 Hawks: Carson Engelhard-5, Chase Palmer-4

LAKERS VS. KNICKS Lakers-22: James Voorhies-12, Finley Armstrong 4 Knicks-31: Jayden Burke-12, Bobby Morris-8

WARRIORS VS. CAVS Warriors-36: Max Sawicz- 21, Grady Ostrander-12 Cavs-11: Cole Whitman-8, John Lizzi-4

THUNDER VS. CELTICS Thunder-17: Mason Sleicher-8, Nick Humowitz-4 Celtics-18: Sammy Bogan-6, Landon Lockrow-3

DIVISION 2 WARRIORS VS. CELTICS Warriors-24: Jacob Hernandez-10, Evan Rosetti-10 Celtics-18: Jack Gutowski-10, Kaiden Moore-2

CAVS VS. THUNDER Cavs-8: Morgan Gulder-4, Ryan Wolfe-3 Thunder-27: Zach Stricker-8, Owen Morgan-5

DIVISION 3 WARRIORS VS. CELTICS KNICKS VS. LAKERS Warriors-42: Flagg Taylor-12, Knicks-26: Jacob Durkee-7, Aidan Rosettie-8 Emily Dingman-7 Celtics-23: Jaden Viger-10, Lakers-21: Evan Rando-7, Peyton Viger-8 Alex Cutler 11 ROCKETS VS. TIMBERWOLVES Rockets-26: Drew Crossett-11, Zackary Iglewski-5 Timberwolves-24: Justin Duscher-8, Thomas Mauer-6

DIVISION 4 CAVS VS. WARRIORS Cavs-36: Cullen Vanwagenen-6, Cooper Walley-6 Warriors-30: Michael Karam-11, Ben Hull 11