Saratoga TODAY 2.2.18

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A PERFECT SEASON

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, Jan. 26, the Saratoga Springs High School Gymnastics Team hosted their sixth annual Purple Passion fundraising meet at the Wilton YMCA. Thanks to event sponsors and gift basket raffles, $500 was raised for Wellspring of Saratoga, an organization dedicated to ending relationship and sexual abuse in the community.

In addition to the Blue Streaks, gymnasts from Guilderland, Bethlehem and Shaker participated Saratoga Springs High School Gymnastics Team. Photo provided.

BALLSTON ZONING HEATS UP

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON — At least 60 people turned out for a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss comprehensive zoning changes that are being considered by the Ballston Town Board.

For the better part of an hour, Deputy Supervisor Joseph Whalen patiently called the

names of local residents who signed up to speak.

Before proceeding with the board’s other agenda items, Whalen said he would leave open the public hearing due to the number of people in attendance.

Several speakers praised town board members for thoroughly preparing the proposed changes, which would update zoning See Story pg. 8

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WHO: James Mastrianni WHERE: Caffè Lena INTERVIEW BY: Thomas Dimopoulos ∙ PHOTO BY: Provided

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Snippets of Life from Your Community

Q. Congratulations on being elected Board Chair at Caffè Lena. Where are you originally from?

A. Niskayuna originally. I’ve been in Saratoga Springs since 1994.

Q. Do you recall the first time you came to the café?

A. I know exactly when it was. The spring of 1990. I had a guitar teacher who was playing a show.

Q. You play guitar?

A. I’ve been a musician for 40 years, a pianist and guitarist. I’ve played with The Refrigerators, in Dead cover bands, with jam bands and duos with guitars. I have a recording studio in my house and release music of my own as well as produce other folks.

Q. What do you think of the café since the renovation?

A. It’s awesome. I think it has the chance to be one of the best listening rooms in the country - capable of attracting high caliber performers to a great sounding intimate space and in an awesome community. We also have the capability now to be a full-fledged studio and offer production services to artists – off-hours recordings, or live recordings. We can do audio. The next phase is video. If you’re an up-and-coming artist, we can create these videos that go on YouTube and can go viral. So, there’s an opportunity to be a little video production studio as well. That’s what we’re shooting for. We’ll see if we can get there.

Q. What did you want to be when you were a kid?

A. A professional hockey player. I was a hockey addict from 5 to age 15 and grew up ice skating at a rink in my back yard. But, I couldn’t do both – play piano and hockey. I was missing my piano recitals and it got to the point where I had to choose. I chose music.

Q. If you had the opportunity to play music with anyone, who would that be?

A. It’s hard to pick just one. I’m a huge fan of Lake Street Dive. And if I could hang with the guys from Snarky Puppy, that would be unbelievable.

Mastrianni was joined by five new Board members at the famed music venue: Tom Kernan, Margo Olson, Christopher Shaw, Kevin Veitch and Joanne Dittes Yepsen.

They join current Board members Kevin Bright, Eric Brodwin, Michael Eck, Wanda Fischer, Kira Karbocus, Peter Martin, Bob Rehm, George Ward and Brent Wilkes.

Q. What stands out to you about Saratoga?

A. I think there are some very interesting people and businesses who are doing very interesting things. There’s a heck of a talent pool of very committed folks in this community and that’s what I like about it.

Q. A Saratoga entrepreneur and business owner, since 2007 Mastrianni has served as president of a company that administers federally funded affordable housing programs in 11 counties.

What is the vision in the near future for Caffè Lena?

A. We’ve built this tremendous infrastructure and now we have a real organization to run. We have to deal with things like human resource issues and health insurance, employee handbooks and contracts. I’ve done these things my whole career - these things you do in business. It wasn’t too long ago, if we ran out of copier paper we would check the bank balance to see if we could buy some paper. We’re a very different organization now.

The nuts and bolts stuff, and that’s where the café is now.

Q. Who would play you in a film about your life?

A. George Clooney, of course. I’m often mistaken for him.

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WILTON ELKS RAMP UP FOOD DELIVERIES TO SENIORS

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY WILTON — For months, members of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 have discussed what they call “a critical need’ in the community: identifying and helping those seniors who can no longer drive themselves to the grocery store.

Last week, in partnership with St. Clement’s Church and the Wilton Food Pantry at 155 Ballard Road, the first 10 grocery deliveries were made as part of a new Senior Food Delivery Outreach Program managed by Elks member Ben Buffa.

“Qualifications for the program are that seniors must be 55 years or older, live in Saratoga County, meet certain income limits and not have access to reliable transportation,” the Elks reported in a statement.

Peter Maynard, director of the Wilton Food Pantry, said he expects regular grocery deliveries through the new program to increase from the current 10 to more than 40 within a couple of months.

“These are seniors who are not exactly doing really well,” Maynard explained, noting how tenants of rent-subsidized communities are the primary recipients.

“Each senior is given a menu of food items generally available,”

the Elks statement indicated. “Food deliveries occur on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

These orders are picked up and delivered by volunteers of the Elks Lodge to the location’s community rooms between 1 to 2 p.m.”

Maynard expressed confidence that supplies are sufficient to accommodate the new Elks program.

Every year, he said, the Wilton Food Pantry obtains grocery items weighing “tens of thousands of pounds” through its own partnership with the Regional Food Bank in Latham.

Three times a week, groceries are picked up at the Weibel Avenue Hannaford and supplemented as needed by the Latham branch.

“We’re in an enviable position of being resource-rich,” Maynard said.

In addition, the Wilton Town Board allocates more than $2,000 to the food pantry in its annual budget.

Area churches and volunteer groups provide further support.

Maynard shared statistics from 2017 showing that, in total, more than 660 “unique patrons” obtained grocery items at the Wilton Food Pantry. That number includes 76 seniors, 396 adults and nearly 200 children.

For more information, call Buffa at 518-480-7172 or visit www.wiltonfoodpantry.org.

(Left to right): Saratoga-Wilton Elks Members Ed Decker, Ben Buffa, Marge Mohrmann and Gail Decker; and Wilton Food Pantry Director Peter Maynard. Photo by Deborah McCabe.

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NEWS BRIEFS

MORE EPA TESTS FOR VILLAGE PROPERTIES BALLSTON SPA — The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated this week that about a dozen homes near the abandoned Rickett’s dry-cleaning site on Doubleday Avenue will be subject to secondary “vapor intrusion” tests in the weeks ahead.

In a statement, the EPA indicated that testing at 11 homes is necessary “to confirm that there have been no changes in the conditions at the properties” since a similar effort was made early last year.

“Consistent with the previous sampling effort, the process will include the installation of air-sampling equipment and the subsequent collection of air samples from beneath and within the structures. The same 15 chemicals of concern will be analyzed,” the EPA added, specifying the “primary chemicals” of “trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene, and vinyl chloride.”

Results of the testing will be provided directly to homeowners, according to the EPA.

MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE AT FIRE HOUSE SATURDAY WILTON — From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 the John J. Lant Jr. Memorial Blood Drive will be held at the Maple Avenue Fire Company. The address is 613 Maple Avenue.

Donors are encouraged to pre-register at redcrossblood.org.

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Hospital Reduces Cost of Heart Scans This Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of its observance of American Heart Month in February, Saratoga Hospital will offer heart scans at the reduced price of $99. The simple, painless test — also known as a cardiac-calcium scoring exam — can detect heart disease even before symptoms begin.

The test may make sense for individuals who have risk factors such as diabetes; a family history of heart disease; high blood pressure or high cholesterol; overweight by 20 percent or more; a sedentary lifestyle; tobacco use; men over 45; and women over 40 and 55, who have gone through menopause or had

PITNEY MEADOWS WINTER SOCIAL SARATOGA SPRINGS — The spring planting season in Saratoga Springs won’t begin until April or May, but already volunteers are preparing for the second year at Pitney Meadows Community Farm.

From noon to 8 p.m. on

Saturday, Feb. 10 at Artisanal Brew Works, 41 Geyser Road, the Pitney Meadows Winter Social is an offseason opportunity to connect with volunteers who are driving the project and to learn what is planned for 2018. At 4 p.m. a “Toast to Year Two” will be offered.

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COURT Isaac W. Greco, 22, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Jan. 24 to felony robbery. Sentencing scheduled March 22.

Anthony F. Aubin, 28, of Clifton Park, pleaded Jan. 22 to felony grand larceny in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing scheduled March 5.

Jeffrey T. Hart, 42, of Souith Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 22 to six months jail, after pleading to possessing sexual performance by a child, a felony.

Aaron J. Quarters, 60, of Gansevoort, was sentenced Jan. 22 to eight months jail, after pleading to felony DWI. Aleah A. Carero, 21, of Greenfield, was sentenced Jan. 19 to six months jail, after pleading to felony burglary.

Donald J. Koenig III, 47, of Corinth, was sentenced Jan. 19 to 2 to 4 years state prison, after pleading to felony burglary in connection with an incident in Milton.

Brandon Sewall, 23, of Amsterdam, was sentenced Jan. 19 to 90 days jail, after pleading to felony assault in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs.

Aaron M. Current, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Jan. 19 to 1.5 to 3 years state prison, after pleading to felony criminal contempt.

Katelyn M. Dussault, 27, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Jan. 10 to felony burglary, in connection with an incident in Milton. Sentencing scheduled March 16.

POLICE David L. Rodriguez, age 56, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 24 with DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the firstdegree – both felonies, and several traffic infractions, following a traffic stop for allegedly failing to signal a turn on state Route 50 in the town of Wilton. He was also found to have a warrant out for his arrest from the city of Amsterdam for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree. Rodriguez was sent to the Saratoga County Jail without bail to await further proceedings.

Wendy L. Cook, age 47, Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 20 with felony aggravated DWI and the following misdemeanors: operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, endangering the welfare of a child, criminally using drug paraphernalia, and criminal possession of a

BLOTTER 5 hypodermic instrument. Police said following an investigation of a personal injury accident on Geyser Road - involving two vehicles and three injured persons the night of Jan. 20 a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu had been traveling eastbound on Geyser Road, gone over the center line of the roadway and collided head-on with a 2000 Buick Century traveling westbound. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

The driver of the Buick, a 49-year-old woman from Northville, suffered lower leg injuries and was transported to Albany Medical Center. She was released later the same evening, but the full extent of her injuries is not known.

The operator of the Chevy, Wendy Cook, also suffered lower leg injuries. According to police, Cook’s 8-year-old son, who was not seat-belted at the time of the accident, was also traveling with her and suffered head and lower body injuries as a result of the collision. Both Cook and her son were transported to Albany Medical Center and admitted

for further care. Their medical status is not known at this time.

Police said Cook, at the time of the accident, is alleged to have been under the influence of a controlled substance, suspected to be heroin. Cook was charged with what is commonly referred to as “Leandra’s Law”a felony. She was issued an appearance ticket and will appear at a later date in Saratoga Springs City Court to answer to the charges.

Morgan E. Harris, age 24, of Whitehall, was charged Jan. 20 following a motor vehicle collision on Old Saratoga Road in the Town of Moreau.

Charges: felony grand larceny, aggravated unlicensed

operation of a motor vehicle, DWAI, using a motor vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock, circumvention of an ignition interlock device, moving from lane unsafely, and imprudent speed.

Harris is alleged to have operated a vehicle, which had been reported stolen, in violation of ignition interlock requirements and while her ability to do so was impaired by alcohol and drugs. She was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond.

Trevor S. Johnson, 27, of White Plains, was charged Jan. 18 with three counts criminal possession of a forged instrument.

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CEMETERY FILM SHOWING AT TEMPLE SINAI

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The group Saratoga Jewish Community Arts brings the story of a rarity in Germany today—a surviving Jewish cemetery— with the screening of “In Heaven, Underground” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Temple Sinai.

German filmmaker Britta Wauer explores the Weissensee cemetery in Berlin, the largest active Jewish cemetery in Europe.

Most people wouldn’t expect a film that’s inherently about death (and to a lesser extent, the Holocaust) to be uplifting, but this gentle, tender documentary ultimately achieves it.

It is one of few cemeteries that avoided being demolished by the Nazis, thanks to a combination of superstition and, it seems, miraculous timing—as one man explains, “They simply did not get around to it.”

Others think it might have been some little recognition of those memorials there that represented those who fought on the side of Germany in World War I. While the 130-plus-yearold cemetery is still being used for its original purpose, it’s also aged into something like a park,

Photos provided.

a 100-acre, peaceful, tree-filled oasis in the city, with wildlife and older graves peeking out from under ivy.

The film reveals the unforeseen ways death and life manage to intertwine because the cemetery has woven itself into the fabric of so many lives.

Wauer builds the Weissensee story around an interview with octogenarian Rabbi William Wolff who explains Jewish traditions that surround death and afterlife, but also finds within its walls dozens of stories that are not connected

to the burial of the dead.

“The film suggests that Wiessensee is teeming with life; portrayed as a kind of magical place,” says Phyllis Wang, Jewish Community Arts Coordinator, “filled with frequent bursts of life that range from the expected to the surprising.”

The sense of place may be expected, but it’s also poetic and exquisite, Wang explained.

Weissenseee’s history is tied to German history, and through interviews and archival photos

and footage, the film recounts stories like that of the patriotic Jewish volunteers who fought for their country in World War I and stories of those who were deported to the camps. Others tell of its disuse as WWII wore on (there was no one left to bury, they say). For decades after 1955, only those in East Berlin were able to access it.

The cemetery endured and Wauer shows the many people working to restore crumbling monuments and leaving

Theresa Fehling SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theresa Fehling passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

She is survived locally by her daughter Pat Fehling (Denise Smith).

A funeral mass will be celebrated February 17, 2018, in Chicago, IL. Arrangements under the direction of Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Please visit at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

headstones on unmarked graves.

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, through the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and the Golub Corporation, will present the film. A panel discussion and dessert reception will follow. A $5 donation is suggested.

Temple Sinai is located at 509 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-584-8730 or visit www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

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ELKS DONATE TO DOUBLE H

(Left to right): Elks Treasurer Danny Murray; Leading Kight Michael Barabasz; Trustee Christina Curley; Exalted Ruler Carol Turney; Esquire Kim Turney; Lecturing Knight June VanValkenburgh; Double H Ranch Representative Erik Fellows; and Inner Guard Vicki Brown. Photo provided.

SHARING SCARVES (Left to right): Summit at Saratoga Resident Services Coordinator Rebecca Detora; Ann Jennings; Marion Cassidy; Mary Anne Brown; Diane Cutting; Don Brooks; Sheila Duggal; and Code Blue Saratoga Director Cheryl Ann Murphy-Parant.

Photo by Edward Parham.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Friday, Jan. 26, residents of The Summit at Saratoga’s Social Knitting and Crocheting Club donated 70 scarves and an array of non-perishable items to Code Blue Saratoga.

The scarves, which were knitted and made from fleece material, were part of the nationwide “Share a Scarf ” drive

in which volunteers made scarves for the homeless and left them tied to trees in parks or urban areas for people who need them.

For those interested in making a donation, Code Blue Saratoga is seeking coffee, drink mix, paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper and plastic silverware, as well as volunteers. Learn more at CodeBlueSaratoga.org.

BALLSTON SPA — On Jan. 18, the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619 presented Double H Ranch with $1,500 from an Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant.

The donation will help Double H Ranch to continue providing a safe, medically stable summer camp and an adaptive winter sports program for disabled and critically ill children.

The Elks National Foundation Board of Trustees approved $33.14 million in appropriations and distributions for the 2017-18 fiscal year. A total of $12.53 million has been appropriated to Community Investment Programs directly in Lodge communities. To learn more visit www.elks.org/enf.

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BALLSTON ZONING HEATS UP

The Ballston Town Board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2017. Photos by Larry Goodwin.

Ballston Councilman William Goslin.

codes in Ballston that have been in place for more than 10 years.

The changes specify zoning codes for proper “buffers” from streams, subdivisions, the density of future construction projects, and more.

Other speakers made clear their displeasure with the proposed zoning changes.

“I moved out here to enjoy the night sky,” explained Devil’s Lane homeowner David Marvin.

But the increased light pollution and local traffic from construction projects are jeopardizing the charm and appeal of Ballston’s rural areas, he told the board.

Marvin faulted the town,

planning and zoning boards for acting as a “rubber stamp” when each new development proposal is made. He said most large projects are being approved “regardless of what the residents want.”

“I would like to make it as difficult as legally and humanly possible to make any further subdivisions of any property within the town of Ballston,” Marvin concluded.

His comments prompted a loud round of applause.

“I am not interested in supporting your mistakes,” exclaimed Hop City Road resident Eileen Lofthouse, when she was called upon to address the board members.

Lofthouse handed out “glossy” flyers promoting new apartment communities that were recently built in the area, saying, “These places are empty. They do not fill up.”

She added: “You keep pushing our taxes up, we’ll be paying as much to stay in our homes as we

would to go to these places.”

At that point, Councilman William Goslin was compelled to add his own comments to the record.

“THE ZONING CHANGES THAT WE HAVE PROPOSED SEVERELY LIMIT DEVELOPMENT IN OUR TOWN.” “I’m very confused as to what some of these speakers are speaking about,” he said.

“The zoning changes that we have proposed severely limit development in our town.”

In regards to a previous “planned unit development district” code that covered all of Ballston, Goslin explained, “we eliminated that in every place except Route 50.”

“The tax issue is something that really baffles me, because there’s no town highway tax and there’s no town tax. The zoning package that we passed is not what I’m hearing tonight,” the councilman added.

According to Town Clerk Carol Gumienny, the new zoning language has received an initial approval by the town board but a final vote is required in the months ahead.

Details of the proposed zoning changes are posted in red lettering on the town’s website for public review (www. townofballstonny.org.)

The Ballston Town Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in its main offices at 323 Charlton Road.

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New Position for Reyes at Saratoga Hospital SARATOGA SPRINGS — Norreida I. Reyes has joined Saratoga Hospital’s Marketing and Communications Department as a Marketing Content Specialist.

In this newly created position, she will regularly gather the latest news from the extended hospital community and share it on hospital websites and other venues.

“The story of Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group has been expanding with new technologies, new programs, and numerous other exciting opportunities to serve the greater Saratoga County region and beyond. We needed a writer who could manage all those moving parts and help us keep the public informed of our latest offerings,” said Peter Hopper, director of marketing and communications. “In Norreida, we have found a writer who not only has that expertise, but also shares the hospital’s values around patient-centric, compassionate, expert care. We are delighted to welcome her aboard.”

Reyes joined the team after two decades in and out of the New York State Legislature as a publicpolicy analyst, communications

consultant and lobbyist. Recently, she spent two years as a reporter and newsroom manager for Saratoga TODAY newspaper. She brings professional expertise in public relations, communications, program analysis, and newswriting.

“I came to know Saratoga Hospital through the stories I wrote in the newspaper,” said Reyes.

“Without fail, every physician, nurse, employee and administrator I interviewed demonstrated a high level of commitment to quality, compassionate care and a genuine joy to be a member of the hospital community. I feel truly privileged to be invited to make Saratoga Hospital my career home, to work with such great people, and to continue telling its many amazing stories.”

Reyes earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University at Albany with a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies (concentration in community and world cultures). Much of her legislative and volunteer work has centered on at-risk children and other vulnerable populations.

Reyes is a volunteer Advisory Board Member for the Capital Region Office of the National

MALTA OFFICIALS PICK O’NEILL FOR PLANNER POSITION

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY

Norreida I. Reyes. Photo provided.

Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She resides in Saratoga Springs and has two daughters, one a medical scribe at the Ross Eye Institute in Buffalo and the other an animation student at Lesley University in Boston.

Saratoga Hospital’s Marketing and Communications Department is located at 211 Church Street in Saratoga Springs.

For more information, please visit www.saratogahospital.org.

MALTA — On Monday, Feb. 5, the Malta Town Board is expected to vote on the selection of Jamie O’Neill for the position of Building and Planning Coordinator.

For several months, O’Neill has served in the town’s Planning Department, most recently as a senior planner. Her appointment followed the departure last year of Anthony Tozzi, and subsequent efforts to replace him did not succeed.

Supervisor Vincent DeLucia said this week that six candidates

made the final list for interviews.

O’Neill’s new appointment is subject to a vote of approval Monday by the full town board.

O’Neill served for more than 16 years in the Saratoga County Planning Department. She has an abundance of knowledge in agriculture and open space, according to DeLucia.

“That’s something our town has great interest in, especially with all of the growth and development here,” DeLucia said.

O’Neill has “good background experience,” he added.

Saratoga County Director of Planning Jason Kemper could not be reached for comment.

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NOTES FROM CITY HALL

by Thomas Dimopoulos • Saratoga TODAY

THIS WEEK’S DEVELOPMENTS THE MODERNE AT SARATOGA.

Project

Meet the team

LORI MAHAN Q. Position at Saratoga today?

A. Sports & Education Reporter Q. Years with Saratoga Today?

A. 6 months Q. What do you like to do in your free time?

A. Read Stephen King and binge watch Netflix.

Q. Favorite Movie?

A. Almost Famous Q. Dogs or cats?

A. Pups Q. If you could have lunch with anyone past or present who would it be?

A. Jenji Kohan, creator of two Emmy awardwinning television shows.

Q. What is something not many people know about you?

A. I can speak backwards.

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EXCELSIOR PARK.

Thirty-nine acres of land on Excelsior Avenue and Ormandy Lane in a development commonly referred to as Excelsior Park. The Special Use Permit will include a mix of residential and commercial uses, including a hotel, spa, community center and swimming pool.

Project Description, according to Engineering Report for Excelsior Special Use Permit prepared by the LA Group, November 2017: The remaining

Henry Street Condominiums, to be sited on a currently unoccupied lot at 128 Henry St., adjacent to the existing Four Seasons store. The condominium is slated to include 30 residential units and featuring a street-side public art gallery.

Vicinity Map:

build-out covered by the Special Use Permit proposes Project Location Map: to construct 62 three-bedroom townhouses, 76 two-bedroom apartment units, 15,640 square feet of commercial space, a community recreational facility with a swimming pool and a 60-room hotel that includes a 200-seat restaurant, banquet facility for 300 guests, spa and swimming pool. Sixteen of the townhouses include a one-bedroom apartment that could be sub-let. Included in the proposal are six short-term or guest room rentals.

CITY HALL MEETINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

CITY COUNCIL FULL MEETING

Monday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

Tuesday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL PREAGENDA MEETING

DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING

Monday, Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

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SARATOGA COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE STOP-DWI THIS WEEKEND SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga County police agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving this weekend.

The effort is part of a statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown effort, which starts Friday, Feb. 2 and will end on Sunday, Feb. 5.

“Super Bowl Weekend is historically a deadly period for impaired driving,” according to a statement issued by Stop-DWI NY. State Police, County Sheriffs and municipal law enforcement agencies will collaborate across

the state and be out in force in a coordinated effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related injuries and deaths.

The New York State Governors Traffic Safety Committee and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation have released a Have A Plan mobile app, which provides a timely and convenient resource that enables persons to locate and call a taxi service, program a designated-driver list, as well as education on Blood Alcohol Content levels, information on DWI laws and penalties, and the ability to report a suspected

DEMOLITION AT 79 HENRY STREET

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Demolition Jan. 29, 2018 at 79 Henry St., which was once the livery stable for the Grand Union Hotel and since the early 1980’s operated as Nemec's feed store. A mixed-use

multi-story building will be developed on the site and will include restaurant/retail and commercial space, according to Balzer and Tuck Architecture, a local architecture firm involved in the project.

impaired driver. It is available for Apple, Droid, and Windows smart phones. Download the mobile app “Have a Plan” at: www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp The Statewide STOPDWI Crackdown Campaign also targets St. Patrick’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day Weekend, Halloween and the national Holiday Season in December. Highly visible, highly publicized efforts like the STOP-DWI Crackdown Campaign aim to further reduce the incidence of drunk and impaired driving, according to the organization.

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Clergy Commission:

FAITH AT WORK IN SARATOGA SPRINGS

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY In today’s climate, where people seem eager to fight about their differences, it’s refreshing to

hear about those who can band together despite their differences and help those who need it.

The Saratoga Springs Clergy Commission is one such group.

The clergy commission is a group of clergy and lay leaders for those traditions without clergy from local Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish faith communities, as well as the New York Racing Chaplaincy; over a dozen congregations are represented.

Though there have been other interfaith clergy groups over the years, the current group was started by former Mayor Joanne Yepsen in her first year in office in order to help local religious leaders be informed of the issues facing the

city, and for the faith communities to let her know of the issues facing their congregations, especially those who are less fortunate, as well as to discuss possible solutions.

The group has met monthly ever since, and the members take turns hosting the meetings.

An issue that was discussed early on was the need for emergency shelter during cold winter nights, especially following the December 2013 death of Nancy Pitts, a homeless woman who was found dead after sleeping outside in Saratoga Springs on such a night.

When Code Blue Saratoga was launched just two weeks later, on Christmas Eve, 2013 at St. Peter’s Church, the clergy group helped to

coordinate and recruit volunteers for it, and they supported the formation of a board for Code Blue as well; some of the members are currently on the Code Blue Steering Committee. The faith communities of the clergy group members have also provided meals for the shelter, arranged for services for the guests such as haircuts, and volunteered to staff the shelter. (Code Blue is an emergency shelter providing sleeping accommodations, meals, and essential supplies to individuals who are homeless during periods of hazardous winter weather. It’s a Shelters of Saratoga program.)

More recently, issues pertaining to immigration have been discussed at the meetings, especially when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were conducting raids in the city. Additionally, members have helped to organize and promote the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend events, and fair trade work such as the Bosnian Handcraft Project. As Pastor Nathan Detweiler of New Life Fellowship said, “We are always looking for ways to serve and bless our fellow citizens.”

The members of the group might not always agree on solutions to problems, but as Rev. Joe Cleveland

from the Unitarian Universalist Congregation explained, “Though our theologies may lead us to take different stances on some issues, this group is always discovering that there is a broad common ground that we share on issues like housing and homelessness, poverty and addiction, and more.” They also want it to be understood that the issues they try to address as a clergy group can be addressed by any concerned citizen.

The group invites a guest speaker to each meeting, and future invitations will be extended to representatives from the Saratoga Springs city schools, the city police department, and those providing services to local immigrants, in order to address topics including homelessness, substance abuse, and immigration.

Mayor Meg Kelly says she will be continuing the group.

Thanks to those clergy who provided information for this article: Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein (Temple Sinai), Reverend Joe Cleveland (Unitarian Universalist Congregation), Fr. Tom Chevalier (St. Peter’s Church), and Senior Pastor Nathan Detweiler (New Life Fellowship).

Kate can be reached at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Saratoga Central Catholic School Hosts Committee Chair Members, left to right: Vicki Niles, Mary Fornabia, Dawn Martinez, Megan Hennessey, Ann Frankowski, Mary Guarnieri.

Winter Gala

Photos by PhotoAndGraphic.com

Event Chair Dawn Martinez, history teacher Allen Hills with wife, Monica.

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aratoga Central Catholic School hosted its 5th Annual Winter Gala held at the Excelsior Springs Ballroom on January 27th. The event was attended by 200 parents, friends and community members. Proceeds have been increasing for the past 3 years making this year the most successful event by far. Monies will be used for capital improvements such as new gym bleachers and student lockers.

Dawn Martinez, Event Chair for the third year, thanks the Gala committee, volunteers and the school community for their dedication and support for making 2018 the best year ever.

Student Volunteers Ani Crocker and Dean Martinez.

Jennifer and Chris Johnson, winner of David Hill's Painting. The winning bid: $3,100.

Tom and Kristie Roohan, Jim Levine, Mary Gavin, Kara VanGuilder, Katie Krasnicki.

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BUSINESS

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

Chamber of Commerce HOSPITAL Marks a Century ADDS

NOTABLES TO BOARD

(Left to right): Chamber of Commerce notables Dave Collins; Mark Bellantoni; Terri Tommell; Robin Dalton; Yvonne and Steve Sullivan; Joe Dalton; Annamaria Bellantoni; Brian Straughter; and Todd Shimkus. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary by announcing the creation of the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award, as well as its first recipient, Steve “Sully” Sullivan, the owner of the Olde Bryan Inn and Longfellows Inn and Conference Center.

Dalton was the Chamber President for 40 years, from 1970 to 2010. During his tenure the chamber was instrumental in creating and implementing a Plan of Action that has revitalized downtown Saratoga Springs.

Dalton worked closely with

Ed Lewi Associates and NYRA to rebuild interest and visitation to the Saratoga Race Course. The chamber under Dalton also played key roles in creating the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, Luther Forest Tech Park and the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau.

In 1974, Sullivan first arrived in Saratoga Springs from Boston to attend Skidmore College. He waited tables at Lillian’s, tended bar at Harold J’s, and washed dishes at other restaurants. During a visit to the city after college, Sullivan was hired to wait tables at the Olde Bryan Inn, rising to partner in 1981.

In 1996 he opened Longfellows.

For 30 years, Sullivan, his staff and a team of volunteers have prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals—nearly 1,000 in 2017 alone—to the First Presbyterian Church, as well as to shut-ins across the area. He provides free meals twice each week to Code Blue and every Monday night to local hospice patients.

Sullivan is a mentor to students at Skidmore College and the Saratoga Springs Sponsor-a-Scholar program. He has been personally involved with the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzerne for children fighting life-threatening health challenges.

He also has long advocated for workforce housing. Sullivan was part of a steering committee that built a 36-unit building in Saratoga Springs—even as he bought other apartments in Schuylerville—to help his employees find affordable homes.

Sullivan was a co-chair as well of the Capital Campaign, which funded construction of Saratoga Hospital’s Community Health Center to provide health care to those who are under-insured or without insurance.

These are only some of the many ways that Sullivan has created positive impact in our communities, according to the chamber.

Susan Law Dake. Photo provided.

J. Thomas Roohan. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, Saratoga Hospital named community leaders Susan Law Dake and J. Thomas Roohan to its Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1. Both have outstanding records of service to the Saratoga region.

Dr. David N. Strauss, president of the hospital medical staff, also joined the board as an ex-officio member.

As president of the Stewart’s Foundation, Dake oversees the annual allocation of over $2 million to hundreds of nonprofit organizations in communities where Stewart’s Shops are located. She has made significant contributions to the region’s nonprofits by serving in leadership roles and supporting fundraising.

Roohan is broker-owner of Roohan Realty, a family business founded by his father in 1969. The company now serves eight counties across upstate New York. As active members of the community,

Roohan and his staff participate in fundraising and health awareness activities, including the Tour de Cure for diabetes, Red Cross blood drives and breast cancer awareness efforts.

In a statement, Saratoga Hospital President and CEO Angelo G. Calbone said: “Susan and Tom are known throughout the region for their civic and philanthropic leadership — and for their commitment to a healthy, thriving Saratoga. Their experience and perspective are invaluable.”

Strauss is a radiologist with Millennium Medical Imaging, which has been the hospital’s medical imaging provider since 2000. A critical partner and active supporter, Millennium has been instrumental in bringing new services, such as interventional oncology, to the Saratoga region.

Other Saratoga Hospital Board of Trustees members are: Michael H. Iacolucci, chairperson; Theresa M. Skaine, vice chairperson; N. Keith Stewart, treasurer; Michael J. Toohey, secretary; Angelo G. Calbone; Robert T. Cushing; Judith A. Ekman; Dr. Steven M. Frisch; Frank L. Messa; Donna Montalto; Dr. Marianne A. Mustafa; Alan C. Oppenheim; Dr. George E. Silver, Jr.; Heather M. Ward; Michael D. West and Janice M. White.

For more information, visit the website www.saratogahospital.org.

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Bruno Again Named to Sales Council

He also is the co-owner of Bruno and Bruno Financial Services, LLC in Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit the website at www.newyorklife.com.

February BSBPA Network Breakfast

Barry J. Bruno. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barry J. Bruno has been named a member of the 2017 Chairman’s Council of New York Life—the fourth time he has received the designation.

Members of the elite council rank in the top three percent in a sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents specializing in life insurance.

Bruno first became a New York Life agent in 1992, and he is affiliated with the firm’s Albany General Office in Latham.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association (BSBPA) will sponsor a Networking Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, hosted by Wonky Studio and Gallery at 20 Washington Street in Ballston Spa. The Wonky Studio and Gallery offers classes and weekly events that give attendees a chance to nurture their creativity. It features work from a variety of artists with an emphasis on pop culture.

The cost for the networking breakfast is $5 with advance reservation — prepayment is available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10.

Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member

BUSINESS BRIEFS 15 to attend the event. Membership details will be available.

For more information, visit the website www.ballston.org.

New Hire at Bucknam and Rodecker

Lauren Corneal. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Jan. 15, Lauren Corneal, a new resident to Saratoga Springs, joined the firm of Bucknam and Rodecker CPAs as a senior accountant.

A graduate of James Madison University, Corneal had been a staff accountant for the last several years at a CPA firm in Freehold, New Jersey, concentrating her work

in tax, accounting and software applications. She is certified in both QuickBooks and Xero.

Since 1994, Bucknam and Rodecker (formerly Melinda Bucknam, CPA) has been serving clients across the Capital Region. The firm, located at 18 Division Street, offers a wide array of services including multistate business and personal tax preparation and planning, accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, and business consulting.

Current partners Dawn Rodecker and Melinda Bucknam, together with their growing staff, have a combined 65 years of tax and accounting experience.

For more information, visit the website www.melindacpa.com.

Locally, O’Connor has volunteered for Backstretch for Saratoga Race Course and I Am Strong, among other groups. She implemented a program that brought kids from Greenfield Elementary School into the Wesley Community to interact with residents.

O’Connor operates in two Keller Williams locations: at 935 New Loudon Road in Latham and 353 Broadway, 5th Floor, in Saratoga Springs.

She can be reached by phone at 518-893-0572 or by email MerleOconnor@KW.com.

For more information, visit the website www.kw.com/kw.

Keller Williams Adds an Agent SARATOGA SPRINGS — City real-estate firm Keller Williams recently added Merle O’Connor to its sales team.

O’Connor is a graduate of the University of South Florida where she studied criminal justice and social sciences.

Merle O’Connor. Photo provided.

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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

Wilton Bicentennial Begins Photos by PhotoAndGraphic.com.

by Larry Goodwin Saratoga TODAY WILTON — The parking lots at the McGregor Links Country Club on Northern Pines Road filled up fast last Saturday, as hundreds attended the town’s Bicentennial Kick-Off Gala.

“It’s going to be a fun night,” Wilton Supervisor Arthur Johnson observed at the outset, noting how 200 gala tickets were sold in recent months at $18.18 each.

The Jan. 27 gathering at the newly renovated golf club was the first of many events scheduled to mark Wilton’s two centuries of official existence.

“This is the first of a whole series of signature events throughout the whole year. They appeal to all different age groups,” said Fran Dingman, a local events promoter who organized much of the McGregor Links gala.

In a promotional brochure for Wilton’s Bicentennial, April was deemed the “anniversary month.” From 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 20, there will be a re-enactment of the first town meeting at the center court in

Wilton Mall; and historic tours the next two days.

There also will be a Parkfest Celebration on July 7; a historic home tour on Sept. 16; a Taste of Wilton event on Sept. 23, and a holiday dinner on Dec. 29.

Sue Gavin Lant, whose father inspired the name of Wilton’s popular recreation park on Lewis Road, said other events may be added along the way. For more than a year, Lant has chaired the committee that is planning the bicentennial activities.

According to Johnson, there are currently about 17,000 people living in Wilton.

“It’s the best place to live, raise your family and work,” he said. “We have low taxes, we have a great quality of life here; we’ve got parks, recreation, schools—all the best things to offer to people.”

Wilton Supervisor Arthur Johnson and his wife, Sandy.

Bicentennial Gala Coordinator Fran Dingman and Supervisor Secretary Nancy Riely.

From the Wishing Well in Gansevoort: Chef Tim Godlewski and Sales and Events Coordinator Corey Pritchett.

Wilton Bicentennial Chairperson Sue Gavin Lant and her husband, Councilman John Lant.

From Chez Pierre in Gansevoort: Pierre, Kelsey and Patrick Baldwin.

Musical entertainment provided by Jeff Brisbin, whose family dates back to Wilton's founding.

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mid-winter Bird Tips

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Peter Bowden.

I’ve had my bird feeder up and filled for over a month now so it is time to bring it inside and give it a thorough cleaning. We need to keep the feeders clean to keep the birds healthy. In the wild, bird diseases can’t spread easily from

bird to bird since the food is spread all around and the birds have little common contact. Our bird feeders attract all the birds to only a few feeding ports so it is important to keep those ports clean. They are all eating from the same plate so to speak so it is best to keep that plate clean. When cleaning your feeder, pay close attention to the inside and outside of the feeding ports since this is where diseases can be spread from bird to bird. An old toothbrush can come in handy for this. After it’s clean, soak all the feeder’s parts in a mix of 1 part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water.

This will kill any germs. Let them dry thoroughly and reassemble.

As difficult as this winter’s weather has been on us, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like for the wild animals out there... especially the tiny birds. To endure such unrelenting cold, winter

Suet for maximum calories.

birds need to stay active, and their activity is fueled by calories and protein. The trick to attracting birds is providing calories and protein in forms that they prefer.

Black Oil Sunflower is higher in calories per pound than Gray Striped Sunflower.

Many people believe that striped sunflower must be better because it costs more. In reality, the reason striped is more expensive is due to supply and demand. Striped sunflower can be machine hulled with the kernel intact. Hulled sunflower kernels are consumed by humans in a variety of forms. These alternate demands on the supply of Gray Striped Sunflower are what keep the price higher than Black Oil Sunflower. Black sunflower is used only for bird feeding. I’ve found that the smaller black seed are more easily handled by chickadees and other small birds.

Bird bath heaters.

Male Cardinal Tufted Titmouse

The second most important food for wild birds is fine cracked corn. Cracked corn appeals to ground/platform feeding birds like cardinals, doves and juncos. When you shop for cracked corn, be sure you get FINE cracked corn. Medium or coarse cracked corn is too large to be beneficial to small wild birds.

Suet provides maximum calories to help birds stay warm and is a favorite of nuthatches and woodpeckers. Suet comes in lots of flavors like peanut, fruit and nut, blueberry and more. I like to buy the ten pack so I have a ready supply during these coldest days of winter.

Make sure that you keep your feeders topped off. Once you start feeding the birds, they become dependent on the supply you’ve been providing. This is the time they need the food the most.

During extended periods of sub-freezing weather, birds will have a hard time finding water. If you provide fresh water, the traffic to your feeding stations will increase dramatically. You can refill the water source each day or use an electric birdbath warmer to keep ice from forming. I only plug mine in during the very coldest days of winter.

THANKS FOR THE READ!

Corn for Wild birds and squirrels.

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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

TOWN OF BALLSTON

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

HALFMOON

10 Red Barn Dr., $478,533.

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Scott and Tricia Chizek.

16 Siena Dr., $509,000. Steven and Catherine Schonwetter sold property to Stephen and Diana Debboli.

48 Cypress St., $336,590. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Barbara Quinn.

59 Devonshire Way, $440,000.

Scott and Cindy Rajeski sold property to Jason Gregory and Gina Chavarria.

82 Lake Hill Rd., $145,000.

Jennifer and Joel Satterlee sold property to Mark and M. Beth Tooker.

1 Shire Lane, $525,000. Brian and Nancy McCormick sold property to Richard Carson and Cira Masters.

CLIFTON PARK 57 Balsam Way, $499,647.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Thayalan Kulasingam and Arulnangai Thayalan.

100 Harris Rd., $265,000.

Raymond and Cynthia Beaudoin sold property to Connie Herald.

49 Somerset Dr., $85,000.

Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC. 49 Somerset Dr., $360,000.

Abele Homes LLC sold property to Michael and Joan O’Neil.

MALTA

3 Pepper Hollow Dr., $268,000.

Edward and Barbara Smith sold property to Lewis Burgos and Maria Garcia De Burgos.

52 Maltaville Rd., $216,000.

Neal Andrews (by Exec) sold property to Matthew and Jamie Hutchinson.

45 Heritage Pointe Drive, $442,082.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Chi Sheng Chang and Shirley Liu.

7 Sophia Marie Lane, $1,550,000. David DePaulo sold property to Edward Selig and Renee Walrath.

22 Liberty Way, $412,000. Mark and Kimberly Smith sold property to Dongho Lee and Youngran Cha. 14 Hearthside Dr., $312,000.

William and Terri Lorensen sold property to Michael Evans and Kirsten Bjalme Evans.

79 Balsam Way, $481,528.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Il Jung and Ji Park.

22 Sleepy Hollow Dr., $257,000.

Robert and Marie Vincelli and Gina Lemmons sold property to Luke Shastany.

2 Pheasant Run, $280,000.

Marilyn Minnich (by Atty) sold property to William and Ann Koza.

GREENFIELD 126 Alpine Meadows Rd., $26,000. Jeffrey Doherty and Amy Zullo Doherty sold property to Michele and Mark Allen, Sr. 12 Hyspot Rd., $340,000.

Breakaway Homes LLC sold property to James and Sandra Harper.

46 Admirals Way, $470,776.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Raymond and Laura Nardelli.

21 Route 9P, $150,000. Eric Lamby sold property to Michael Gachowski.

67 Arrow Place, $174,000.

Betty Mihill sold property to Sara Gerstman.

MILTON 1100 Rock City Rd., $176,000. J. Michael and Jasara Finnegan sold property to Keith and Toby Murphy.

140 Malta Ave., $307,000. Shane and Erin Kelley sold property to Rebecca and James Elson, Jr.

Endres sold property to Ryan and Jenna Hotaling.

4 Tait Lane, $292,000. William Karling III sold property to Daniel and Amanda LeCours.

22 Oak Ridge Blvd. (Lot 19) $145,000. Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property to Anthony and Renee Mantello.

5 Woodland Court, $275,000.

Richard Sicari sold property to Shayn Foley.

STILLWATER 531 NYS Route 9P, $290,000.

Vincent Laurenzo sold property to Anthony and Kimberlee Dellecamelie.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 5 Morgan Court, $75,000.

46 Morgans Run, $157,000.

Kondaur Capital Co. (as Trustee) sold property to Brandon Mielenz and Casey Miles.

273 County Road 68, $22,500.

John Boradgiak sold property to Gridley Associates LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 10 Brookview Terrace, $593,000. Kurt and Abigail

Camelot Associates Development LLC sold

19 property to Camelot Associates Corporation.

5 Morgan Court, $339,085.

Camelot Associates Corporation sold property to Richard and Mary Ubrich.

73 Grace Moore Rd., $457,755.

Grace Moore LLC sold property to Christopher and Carrie Dambro.

WILTON 34 Smith Bridge Rd., $258,500.

Hong Chen (as Trustee) sold property to Thomas Brozowski.

16 Hopeful Lane, $211,000.

Jennifer Roshong (by Agent) sold property to Karel Spratt.

517 Maple Ave., $700,000.

Bruce Moskos and Roberta Cooper sold property to Cumberland Farms Inc.

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EDUCATION

Maple Ave Middle School Presents “Beauty and the Beast”

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The kids at Maple Avenue Middle School have been hard at work since November to put on this year’s production, Beauty and the Beast, a show they put on seven years ago. Candace Colvin, director and producer of the show; this is her eleventh show with the district.

“It’s a great show. It’s a show everybody loves, the music is outstanding, and we’ve had so much help on the sets, which are incredible.

The parents do the costumes and we’ve rented some costumes. The kids have been working a little bit in November and December, but pretty much every day in January, even some Saturdays! We try to make it fun,” Colvin said.

The show rotates between two casts total and three Belles. Molly Egan, an eighth grader who has also done shows through Home Made Theater and Schuylerville Community Theater, is playing one of the Belles, following in her older sister Serena’s footsteps.

“It’s intense, it’s a lot of work, but it’s all worth it in the end.

I think that we’ll end up with a

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

Ballston Spa Middle School Presents “Shrek the Musical”

Megan Egan rehearsing for the role of Belle. Photo provided.

really awesome show,” Egan said.

“Molly is awesome, she was our Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz last year and she was Ariel in The Little Mermaid when she was a sixth grader. She’s very talented and a great kid, too, very smart,” Colvin commented Egan intends to continue doing musicals in high school, and though she prefers singing to acting, she enjoys them both immensely.

She is also a lacrosse player.

“I just really love when it all comes together. I think it’s so cool with the costumes and everything. I feel like there’s one moment when you see everything on stage and it just makes you really happy, after all of the hard work,” Egan said.

The Beast is being played by Ethan Crowley, an eighth grader with a black belt in Tai Kwan Do

and a swimmer.

“I mostly do plays, I don’t really do musicals too much, but it’s been fun. I’m not a dancer at all,” he laughed, stating that as his biggest challenge.

“But you can’t tell when he does the waltz, it’s quite good,” Colvin laughed.

Crowley plans to continue acting in high school.

“I love playing this character and working with such a talented cast,” Crowley said.

“It’s a super great group of 100 children, they’ve been really good,” Colvin said.

Shows are over two weekends, beginning on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Performances continue Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Henry C. Trombley

Photo provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Joe Shaver has been with Launching Pad Productions, the drama club putting on Shrek the Musical at Ballston Spa Middle School, for 16 years and has directed 14 shows. In a cast with 56 actors and 70 crew members, Shaver has been hard at work to make something great.

“It’s a lot of work but I love it. It’s what keeps me going, I love doing this. I mean I love teaching, but this is totally different. It’s not a classroom, it’s not a curriculum.

It’s just like ‘let’s get a group of kids together and do something really special,’ which you can’t always do in the classroom. So, it’s really fun to get out into this place and do something fun that they love, too,” Shaver explained.

The audition process can be “grueling,” Shaver said.

They see over 100 kids in two days and only four hours total.

“They don’t get a ton of time, about a minute and a half, and in that, we need to accept the right kids for the right parts. It’s very difficult but I think we do a very fair job. They get to sing for us, they get to read lines for us, we see a lot in that short time,” Shaver said.

Kids have the option of signing up to either audition, run crew, or both.

“If they audition and don’t get a part, they’ll be assigned to crew. We probably had about 175 applications all together,” he said.

Jared Wachtel, an eighth grader, was cast as Shrek. This is his first time doing a production.

“There was a good strong feeling that he’d be Shrek when I heard him sing and I don’t regret that decision at all,” Shaver said of Wachtel.

“It’s been really fun,” Wachtel said before he was rushed on stage to sing.

Liam Manion, a seventh grader in his second year with Launching Pad, is playing Pinocchio.

“This has been my dream since I was a little boy, so I’ve always wanted to be in Launching Pad,” said Manion.

Last year, Manion was an Oompa Loompa in Willy Wonka.

“I just love singing and acting, it’s really fun,” Manion said.

“We got really lucky this year with costumes. Part of the reason I selected this show is because I knew that we would have the support of a lot of local theaters, because Shrek has been done a handful of times the last couple of years,” Shaver explained.

Galway, Home Made Theater, and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle School donated costumes from their previous Shrek productions.

“It’s one of the biggest sets we’ve had, it’s created by one of the local parents here. He’s been with us for 13 seasons now,” Shaver said.

The set contains two spinning castle units and three large hanging moons, among other intricate designs. They also rented a life-size dragon controlled by three puppeteers.

“The kids are amazing. They are excited. I think it helps too, with it being Shrek, a show that everyone knows. So, they come in here excited to learn and wanting to learn and get better. They improve every rehearsal,” said choreographer Sarah VanAernem.

Performances are Feb. 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. with matinees on both Saturdays at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and can be purchased before each performance in the lobby.

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

Schuylerville Community Theater Scholarship SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is offering their monetary scholarship for a high school senior graduating in June from a school in Saratoga, Warren, or Washington Counties.

Applicants for the SCT Vicki K. Wolfe Scholarship must be entering an accredited college, two or four years, in the fall and be majoring in music, dance, drama, or theater arts.

To apply or any have any inquiries answered, email Michele Peters at michele. peters@outlook.com.

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 fouryear 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.

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.

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 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 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.

Skidmore College Holds Juried Student Art Exhibition SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College is pleased to present the 2018 Juried Skidmore Student Exhibition, a popular exhibit of works in all media celebrating the imagination and skill of Skidmore College art students. From an average of 250 entries, a guest juror typically chooses 60 to 75 works for exhibition and 10 others for special awards. Awards and gift

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certificates totaling over $1,000 are funded through donations by friends of the gallery, campus organizations and generous community benefactors including the Adirondack Trust Co., Soave Faire Art Supply and Allerdice Building Supply. The exhibition will be held at the Schick Gallery on the Skidmore Campus Feb. 6 through March 6, 2018. An opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday– Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday and noon–4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit the gallery website at www.skidmore.edu/Schick.

Horse Explorers Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The program will be staffed by the Racing Museum’s professional educators.

“Horse Explorers” will take place each Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Racing Museum’s Horseplay Gallery. Children are free to attend with a paid accompanying adult.

For more information about “Horse Explorers,” please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-584-0400

ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518-584-0400, ext. 120. Please visit www.racingmuseum.org for additional program updates.

Clean Tech ECHS Hosts Shadow Days for Prospective Students BALLSTON SPA — From 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Tuesday, March 6, eighth grade students from throughout the region are invited to visit the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School to learn more about the program.

Prospective students will take a tour of the TEC-SMART facility, meet with current ninth grade students, as well as visit the junior and senior classrooms, and a HVCC college level class. Any student interested in attending one of the Shadow Days should contact ECHS Program Coordinator Adrienne Snow at asnow@bscsd.org.

Dean’s List Mentions CAPITAL REGION — Michael P. Naughton, Jr., fourth-year accounting student at College of the Holy Cross; Sabrina Johnson, a freshman at University of South Florida and a 2017 graduate from Saratoga Central Catholic High School.

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438 Clark Rd, Gansevoort • www.RideNCH.com • 518-441-5959

DAY CAMP is offered to any beginner or advanced rider, ages 6 and older.

(Camps do not need to have had any horse experience.) The rider must be 6 or older by their camp week. Riders will be grouped according to skill level during lessons. At the beginner level, riders will learn how to be safe and comfortable around the horses.

Riders will learn the basics of riding including walk, halt, steering, and beginning to work at the posting trot. At the intermediate to advanced level, our campers will continue to work on skills learned in the past including; trotting on correct diagonals, balance of horse and rider, bending of horse, progress to or solidify canter or lope and work on identifying correct leads & jumping if riding level warrants. The focus will be on more advanced riding skills, including preparation for horse shows. Camp will begin each weekday at 9:00 am and finish at 4:00 pm.

PONY PALS is a shorter camp day for younger riders ages 4-6 years old.

Riders will learn how to be safe and comfortable around the horses. Riders will learn the basics of riding including walk, halt, steering, and beginning to work at the posting trot. Camp will begin each weekday at 9:00 am and finish at 12:00 pm.

INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION TRAINING CAMP is a full day training camp exclusively for new or returning NCH IEA

Team members. The focus will be on more advanced IEA riding and showing skills, including lessons from outside instructors. This group may go on field trips off the farm. Camp will begin each weekday at 9:00 am and finish at 4:00 pm. If you would like to start showing in September you must have participated in this training week.

Riding lessons during all camps will be coordinated by an NCH trainer with the exception of the IEA Training camp which will feature lessons from outside instructors.

Camp also includes un-mounted sessions to cover training of key topics that every rider should know. These classes are designed to build our rider‘s selfconfidence while teaching horsemanship and safety. Lessons concentrate on safety first, proper grooming, communication skills, body alignment, balance and an independent seat, which are the building blocks in becoming a good rider.

TUITION

Day Camp Pony Pals Camp IEA Training Camp

$375.00 per session $200.00 per session $250.00 per session

A $75.00 non-refundable deposit must be paid at time of registration for all regular camp sessions, advanced camp sessions and IEA Training Camp.

Payment in full is required for Pony Pals Camp at the time of registration. All registration forms must be turned in with deposit or payment. The remaining balance for all sessions is due by June 1, 2018.

Early drop off is available at 8:00 am at the rate of $100.00 per session, and must be paid with tuition by June 1, 2018. Campers who have not pre-registered for early drop off may not be dropped off before 9:00 am. Camp ends at 4:00 pm (12:00 for Pony Pals); all campers must be picked up at that time. Late pick up is NOT available. Tardy pick ups may result in additional charges.

Parents are required to provide their child with a bag lunch and plenty of water.

Additionally all campers will be invited to join us for our second annual Summer Camp Show Off Horse Show to show off what they have learned. The Show Off Show will be hosted on August 26th, 2018.

OUR CAMP SESSIONS RUN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON WEEKS LISTED BELOW. Day Camp Session 1 - June 25th - June 28th Day Camp Session 2 - July 9th - July 13th Day Camp Session 3 - July 16th - July 20th Day Camp Session 4 - July 23rd - July 27th Day Camp Session 5 - July 30th - August 3rd Day Camp Session 6 - August 6th - August 10th Day Camp Session 7 - August 13th - August 17th Pony Pals Session 2 - July 9th - July 13th Pony Pals Session 4 - July 23rd - July 27th Pony Pals Session 6 - August 6th - August 10th Interscholastic Equestrian Association Training Camp - August 27th - August 31st

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Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018

CRACKING THE CODE FOR CHOWDER Saturdays, 9 to 1 Lincoln Baths Building at the Spa State Park Story & Photos by

PATTIE GARRETT for Saratoga TODAY

WHAT’S more American than apple pie? Along the Eastern Seaboard, the answer could very well be clam chowder, specifically New England clam chowder. Despite the variations – Manhattan, Rhode Island – the classic chowder is New England.

Chowder originated in fishing villages along the coasts of France and Britain. Fishermen returning from their trips would celebrate with a large chaudiere – or cauldron – of their catch.

The name of the mix of fish, aromatics, and vegetables cooked in the chaudiere came to be known over time as chowder.

Because clams and oysters were plentiful on America’s northeast coast and a favorite with Native Americans, they came to be adopted by the Europeans who settled in the Americas, too. From these coastal beginnings came New England clam chowder.

Not all of us, however, are from the coast. Some of us grew up landlocked surrounded by cornfields and forested mountains.

For us, too, chowder has become a favorite dish – one that features the farm-raised meats of our region: chicken and pork.

Making a successful chowder starts with a good base. I begin with a whole chicken from the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. That goes into a Dutch oven with onion, celeriac, a bay leaf and plenty of water. I cook the chicken until it’s done, pull off the meat, and toss the bones back into the pot. I set the meat aside and continue to let the bones simmer until I have an awesome rich stock.

Pork is a traditional ingredient whether as sliced bacon, slab bacon or salt pork. But it’s not the pork as much as the method that’s important. In an empty pot, cook the bacon slowly at a low temperature and don’t let it burn.

While it cooks, scrape up the browned pieces from the bottom of the pot. Those brown scrapings matter: they hold the code to a great chowder – the flavor. Then come vegetables: The standard is corn, which makes chowder a perfect dish for the corn you might have frozen if you stocked up on the fresh corn available last summer at the farmers’ market. Other vegetables might be diced potatoes or carrots, or perhaps a sprinkle of pea shoots just before serving.

Add the shredded chicken and stir in some heavy cream at the end for a creamy consistency.

And there you have it, a rich, chunky, serious cup of chowder.

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.

Chicken Chowder with Potato and Corn • Prep Time: 1 hour • Total Time: 4 hour

INGREDIENTS

• Serves 6-8

* Find these Ingredients at the Farmers’ Market!

• 1 whole small chicken* (appx. 3 lbs.)

• 3 medium onions* (1 halved, 2 finely chopped) • 2 medium celeriac* (celery roots) stalks (1 halved, 1 finely chopped) • 2 bay leaves • 10 black peppercorns • 8 sprigs thyme* (4 whole, 4 finely chopped) • 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 8 ounces bacon*, finely chopped • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1 ½ pounds potatoes*, peeled and cut into 1 ½” cubes (about 1 quart) • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels • ½ cup heavy cream* • Kosher salt and ground black pepper • Handful chopped parsley*

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place chicken in large Dutch oven. Add halved onion, celery root, bay leaves, peppercorns, and 4 sprigs thyme. Add just enough water to cover (about 3 quarts). Bring to boil over high heat, reduce to barely a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is falling off the bone, about 1 hour.

2. Carefully remove chicken from stock and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Remove meat, then return bones to pot.

Continue to simmer stock for 1 more hour.

Meanwhile, shred chicken, place in a medium bowl, add 1 ladle of stock, and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. After 1 hour, strain stock and let sit 15 minutes. Skim fat from top, then measure.

You should have about 6 to 7 cups. If more, gently simmer to reduce. If less, add water to reach at least 6 cups.

4. In empty stockpot, heat oil and bacon over low heat. Cook, stirring, until bacon is crispy and fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.

Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.

5. Add chopped onions, chopped celery root, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pot. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and cook until pale golden blond, about 1 minute. Whisk in stock in a thin steady stream until fully incorporated. Add potatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are barely tender, about 10 minutes.

6. Add corn and chopped thyme. Cook until corn is just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, bacon, and cream to heat through. Season to taste, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Adapted from recipe by Yvonne Ruperti on seriouseats.com and shared by Pattie Garrett of My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

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S M O O T H O P E R AT O R This chicken & veggie soup warms you right up!

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello

Foodie Friends.

Hearty foods are typical this time of year. Winter vegetable soups can satisfy our soul and provide a way to fulfill large and small appetites.

Soup can also be a comfort food. This time of year we tend to gravitate towards soups made with bold and deep flavors that include carrots, acorn, butternut squashes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, beets, and mushrooms.

Winter temperatures call out for the stick-to-the-rib soups. The base of these soups begins with onions, garlic, olive oil or bacon fat, and your selected vegetable, then sautéing them over low heat.

Once the vegetables are tender, add a vegetarian or meat stock and simmer. The final step would be to puree or blend the soup to make it smooth and silky. Adding coconut milk, heavy cream, sour cream, half and half, or whole milk adds to the rich texture in the soup. Adding a spice such as curry, orange juice, or maple syrup can elevate the taste of your soup. Toppings in a soup add an extra element of flavor and texture. Adding grated parmesan cheese, broken breadsticks, nuts, chow mein noodles, crushed tortilla, or nacho chips can fit nicely in a soup spoon.

One important tool needed for smoothing out your soup is either a blender or an immersion blender. If you want to get creative in the kitchen, add a machine that can help you transform whole ingredients into sauces, soups, and chopped bits. Here’s the difference between blenders and immersion blenders so you can decide which works best for you.

You should stick with a countertop blender if you mainly make smoothies, blended

cocktails, soups and emulsified condiments like mayo. If you want go ahead and spring for a higher end blender (Vitamix) to be able to make your own nut butters and whipped cream.

If you really only need a blender for pureeing soups or other liquids (like applesauce or baby food), buy an immersion blender. You’ll save on storage space and be able to blend batches right in the pot. Many

WINTER COMFORT SOUP

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Serves: 8

• Calories: 217

• 1 Serrano pepper, finely diced • 3 tsp. butter • 2 cloves garlic crushed • ¼ cup cashews raw • 28 oz. can diced tomatoes • 1 tsp. paprika

• 1 tsp. cumin • ½ tsp. chili powder • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • Dash of cloves • ¼ cup heavy cream

INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ pounds chicken • 8-10 cups water • 3 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. pepper • 1 sweet potato, chopped • ½ onion chopped • 3 carrots sliced

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place chicken in a large stock pot with water (make sure the water comes up at least 1 inch over the chicken.)

2. Add next 9 ingredients (stopping with the cashews) and turn heat to High.

3. Once pot reaches a boil, cover the pot and reduce heat to low for 20-25 mins.

4. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to shred. Make sure sweet

immersion blenders also have attachments you can buy for things like whipping cream or chopping herbs.

At Compliments to the Chef located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, we carry immersion blenders to assist you with your culinary needs. We have “cool” Tools for Cooks. Help out your “smooth operator” by having the right tools for amazing and fulfilling soups. Having a hearty soup on a weekend night can be a wonderful way to share time with your family and friends.

Have a “soup and story” night at the dinner table! Remember my Foodie Friends, no slurping and “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John and Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program

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Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

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• Chicken Divan • Pasta with Meatballs and • Rice Parmesan • Sonoma Blend Cheese Vegetables • Lima Beans • Peaches • Warm Spiced Applesauce

potatoes and carrots are tender before proceeding.

5. Add remaining ingredients and puree the soup with either an immersion blender (preferred method) or a blender (in batches.)

6. Serve soup with shredded chicken and garlic toast. Enjoy!

TUESDAY

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THURSDAY

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• Five Spice Chicken with Gravy • Baked Sweet Potatoes • Beets • Pears

• Fish Florentine • Turkey with Gravy • Brown Rice • Mashed • Mixed Potatoes Vegetables • Butternut • Warm Berry Squash Crunch • Mandarin Oranges

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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RELIGION

Week of February 2 – February 8, 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 February 2 – February 8, 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: 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.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday: 6 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.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Spring Edition of “The Guide” “The Guide”, a listing of spring activities offered by the Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is available online at www. maltaparksrec.com. It is available at the Malta Community Center and registration will begin for spring classes and programs on February 1, 2018. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in February. Please call the Malta Community Center at 518-8994411 for more information.

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.

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 Elks 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 Scout 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 New York 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 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.

Mardi Gras Celebration Come join us at The Haven Tee Room at Brookhaven Golf Course, located at 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porter Corners, on February 10 from 5 – 8 p.m. for authentic New Orleans food, drink specials, raffle items and music. Tickets are $25 for individual or $45 per couple. A cash bar will be available. Please RSVP by calling Rick Schwartzbeck at 518-893-7074 or email townofgreenfieldlionsclub@ gmail.com. Sponsored by the Town of Greenfields Lion Club.

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.

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018 Featuring: Dances, Workshops, Singing, Concerts, Jamming Performances, Family Events, Storytelling, Vendors and more.

For more information visit www.flurryfestival.org.

Cabin Fever Party Sick of winter and staying inside?

Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. for familyfriendly fun. There will be a family-oriented craft, a children’s book giveaway, hot cocoa bar and goodies and a bake sale. Let BSPL help you beat the winter blues.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit www. ballston.sals.edu. Ballston Spa Library is located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. The parking lot is located behind the building on Low Street.

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 June 11-15 5 days • 4 nights $539. A $75 deposit due by February 11, 2018.

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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS Monday, February 5 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon.

Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.

American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Post 234, Meeting 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6 The Catholic Daughters of the America’s Meeting Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.

The Catholic Daughters; of the America’s, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their February meeting at 6 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

This month, members are asked to bring items for the Red Auction, which will take place that evening as a fundraiser for Birthright. All items are welcomed; candles, clothing, art work, puzzles, frames, books, etc. For more information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 518-5832905 or Vice-Regent Mary Brooks at 518-587-6406.

Upstate Conservative Coalition of Saratoga Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa 7 – 9 p.m.

We are a group of like-minded individuals determined to promote traditional conservative values in our community and beyond. Join us at our monthly meeting to discuss how we can help promote our conservative policies in local, state and national politics. Check us out at: www. upstateconservatives.org. We meet the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, February 7 Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Volunteer Opportunities Do you have an hour to assist with transportation, friendly visiting, or shopping? Flexible hours and no time commitments.

Please contact Lisa at 518-5841621 ext. 210.

Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville, Noon The meeting will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. All are welcome. Looking for new members. For more information call Pat 518-338-2329.

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

Week of February 2 – February 8, 2018 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

Family Friendly Event

Friday, February 2 History of the Great Sacandaga Lake Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St. Saratoga Springs, 1 – 3 p.m.

Henry Hughes and Jason Kemper of the Great Sacandaga Lake Advisory Council will be hosting a viewing of a film on the history of the lake. Afterwards, they will be available to answer any questions.

Open to the public. $2/Members, $5/Non-Members. For more information call 518-584-1621.

Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.

All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917.

Fifth Annual Chocolate Festival Various Locations in Downtown Ballston Spa, 6 – 9 p.m.

The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and the First Friday business participants are excited to present our Fifth Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest. 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

Henry C. Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m.

Come be our guest as Maple Avenue Musical Club presents Beauty and the Beast. Additional performances on 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. All tickets are $5; doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.

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. For more information email, racingcitytc@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 3 Craft Fair Cub Scout Fundraiser American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This craft fair is being organized

by The Friends of Pack 4013, as a fundraiser for Cub Scout Pack 4013 of Schuylerville. Cub Scout programs are funded fully on donations and fundraisers that the pack or friends of the pack organize. Please come and support this fundraising event. Concessions and Silent Auction available also.

Chowderfest Various Locations in Downtown Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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CALENDAR The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau presents the 20th Anniversary Chowderfest. There will be free shuttles to downtown Saratoga from Wilton Mall (near the Dick’s entrance) and Saratoga Casino Hotel from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

For more information visit www. discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest.

Four Chaplains Memorial Event Church at Newtown Road, 142 Lower Newton Rd., Halfmoon, 11 a.m.

There will be a memorial to Honor the Four Chaplains of WWII. They gave their life to save others when their ship, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was hit by a German torpedo. This ceremony will be about 1.5 hours. All are welcome. For more information call Bill Wicks at 518-225-7941.

Sunday, February 4 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, 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.

Coral Evensong of Candlemas Bethesda Church, Washington St. off Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 p.m.

Presented by the choir at Bethesda Church. A reception will follow the service. For more information call 518-584-5980.

All Ages Harry Potter Book Night Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 3 – 6 p.m.

Dust off your wand and broomstick and join in the fun.

Participate in tryouts for the

Bulgarian Quidditch World Cup Team. Compete for great prizes in our costume contest. Try your hand at Harry Potter trivia for more prizes. Join S.P.E.W. (the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare). Donations of warm socks, in men’s and women’s sizes are welcomed.

All socks not used to free house elves will be donated to Saratoga’s Code Blue Emergency Shelter and to the Franklin Community Center. Complete our golden egg scavenger hunt, and more. For more information visit www.northshire.com.

Monday, February 5 Pre-K Nature Hour: Trees in Winter Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton, 10:30 a.m.

This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3 - 6 years old) 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, February 6 Woodcarvers Meeting Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

The Ballston Area Senior Citizens are looking for anyone interested in joining, from beginners to experienced woodcarvers. Both men and women in the group meet every Tuesday to carve everything from small boots, birds, walking canes to even a rocking horse.

Please contact Neil Scheuerman at the Community Center, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at 518-885-6740. If the schools are closed due to inclement weather the Center is closed also. Visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com.

Wednesday, February 7 2018 Winter Storytellers Series Continues SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon – 1 p.m.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the tenth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 21.

February 7 features storyteller Christie Keegan with “Animal Stories.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-5872100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.

Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, Sign Ups 7 p.m.

A poetry reading by April Bernard. An open reading will follow. The readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022, or visit www.caffelena.org

Thursday, February 8 Sip and Paint a Saratoga Race Course Scene National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Union Ave., 6 – 8 p.m.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host a special sip and paint event at the Hall of Fame Gallery where guests will have the opportunity to paint a Saratoga Race Course scene. Featuring instruction by Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio, the evening will include drinks and snacks. Tickets are $40 for Museum members and $45 for non-members. Space is limited, and reservations must be made

by February 5. The event sold out last year. There will be no tickets available at the door. To R.S.V.P., please call 518-584-0400 ext. 109 or email: nmrmembers@ racingmuseum.net.

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

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Some restaurants will be offering classic varieties, while some may be serving original, unique concoctions. After you've enjoyed sample after sample of delicious, warm chowder, vote for your favorite. Last year, more than 35,000 people enjoyed the festival and more than 130,000 samples of chowder were served.

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CHOWDERFEST 2018 PARTICIPANTS

OFFICIAL CHOWDERFEST 2017 BALLOT I Augie's Family Style Restaurant - servingfrom Roohan Realty, 519 Broadway 2 Bailey's Cafe, 37 Phi/a Street 3 The Barre/house, 68 Beekman Street 4 Ben &Jerry's ofSaratoga Springs- serving dessert Chowder, 34 Phi/a Street 5 Bentley's Tavern, 4 Hemphill Place 6 Boca Bistro, 384 Broadway 7 Bookmakers at Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway 8 Bourbon Room, 8 Caroline Street 9 Braeburn Tavern, 390 Broadway IO Bread Basket Bakery, 65 Spring Street 11 The Brook Tavern, 139 Union Ave 12 BurgerFi - serving dessert Chowder, 460 Broadway 13 Cantina, 430 Broadway 14 Caroline Street Pub - Chowder by Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill, 9-11 Caroline Street 15 Carson's Woodside Tavern, 57 Route 9P 16 Chez Pierre, 979 Route 9 17 Chianti 11 Ristorante, The Lofts @ I8 Division Street 18 Comedy Works, 388 Broadway 19 Comfort Kitchen - dowmtairs Saratoga Marketplace, 454 Broadway 20 Courtyard by Marriott/Excelsior Springs- serving from City Center, 522 Broadway 21 Dango's, 38 Caroline Street 22 Diamond Club Grill (Embassy Suites), 86 Congress Street 23 Dizzy Chicken - servingfrom City Center, 522 Broadway 24 Dock Brown's Lakeside Tavern, 511 Route 9P 25 Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway 26 Dunning Street Station, 2853 Route 9 27 Esperanto, 4 Caroline Street 28 Falafel Den, JO Phi/a Street 29 Farmers Hardware, 35 Maple Avenue 30 Fish at 30 Lake, 30 Lake Avenue 31 Fit:i:jsForltmtheRoad-servingon HenryStreet 32 Forno Bistro, 54 I Broadway 33 Friends ofthe Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue 34 Gaffney's Restaurant, 16 Caroline Street 35 Harvey's Restaurant & Bar, 14 Phi/a Street 36 Hattie's Restaurant, 45 Phi/a Street 37 Henry Street Taproom, 86 Henry Street 38 Hungry Spot Cafe, 480 Broadway 39 Ice House Bar & Grill, 70 Putnam St. 40 Izumi Asian Bistro & Lounge, 63 Putnam Street 4 I Jacob & Anthony's American �, 38 High Rock 42 Karavalli Regional Cuisine ofIndia, 47 Caroline Street 43 Kent's Crazy Horse, Inc., Henry Street 44 King's Tavern, 24 I Union Avenue 45 Knights of Columbus, Saratoga Springs- serving from City Center, 522 Broadway

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Jazz At The Spring Features Mike Musillami & Rich Syracuse at Spring Street

Michael Musillami and Rich Syracuse. Photo provided.

A CD release concert featuring guitarist Michael Musillami and bassist Rich Syracuse will be staged 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22 at Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20

at the door, and available at: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3095036. A number of free tickets are available for youth, age 17 and under. If interested in obtaining a free ticket, inquire via email at: info@cdjazz.org.

‘The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour,’

will kick off March 23 and a performance staged at SPAC on May 25.

Tickets are $135, $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, lawn - $45, and are available online at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or Charge By Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Jazz at the Spring is held the last Thursday of each month at the Spring Street Gallery and is sponsored by Capital District Jazz - a not-for-profit organization formed by practitioners and fans who love jazz music.

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Call for Poets “INSPECTING CAROL” for Event during

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Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — Poets of all kinds, including those who have never read publicly before and those fifth grade and up, are invited to participate in Barbara Garro’s 10th Anniversary Poetry Exposition at Saratoga Arts in April.

Interested participants are asked to submit a short description

of why they write poetry as well as two-to-three poems and mail to: Barbara Garro, 205 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866.

Deadline is Feb. 15. Participants will be required to rehearse in order to read at the event.

The event takes place in April at the Main Gallery at Saratoga Arts.

Scene with Zorah and M.J., from the HMT production of “Inspecting Carol,” which runs Feb. 10-25. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater continues their 33rd season with Daniel Sullivan’s comedy, “Inspecting Carol.” The show runs weekends Feb. 10-25 at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park.

The play focuses on a struggling theater company set to open their annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” when they find their funding is being held up until they pass an inspection.

When an impossibly bad actor

is mistakenly identified as the inspector, the troupe does everything to accommodate his craziest wishes. As the impending opening night draws closer, it seems only a Christmas miracle will save this production.

Show director Jonathan Hefter previously directed HMT’s 2016 production of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Hefter has appeared Off-Broadway and on television programs such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Saturday Night Live.

The cast: Marilyn Detmer as Dorothy, Ron DeLucia as Larry, Charles Fitz-Gerald as Kevin, Devin Funnye as Walter, Robin Leary as MJ, Andrew MacHenry as Sidney, David Mann as Wayne, Joan Meyer as Zorah, and Mark Todaro as Phil.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24. Matinees are 2 p.m.

Sundays, February 11, 18 and 25. An optional dinner package is available at Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn prior to evening performances, or following matinees, for an additional $27 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Tickets for the show are $27 and $24 and can be purchased online at the HMT web site: www.homemadetheater.org, in person during box office hours, or by calling HMT at 518-5874427. Dining reservations for Bookmakers should be made by calling HMT at 518-587-4427.

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Multi-Media Artist Shares the Sounds of the Border at Tang Exhibition SARATOGA SPRINGS — Featuring instruments made from discarded objects found along the 2000-mile national divide, experimental composer and multi-media artist Guillermo Galindo will present his works in a new exhibition at the Tang Teaching Museum on the campus of Skidmore College.

“Along the Border” will include several of Galindo’s “cybertotemic sonic objects” crafted from discarded items found at multiple sites along the 2000-mile national border between Mexico and the United States. These works made from discarded cans, animal bones, shoes, bicycle wheels, leather, children’s toys, and more, reveal the human impact of the evolving economic, social, and political relationships between the two

nations over the past several years.

On view from Feb. 17 to April 22, “Along the Border” will also feature a work from Galindo’s Flags series, which consists of graphic scores printed onto weathered flags found at the border and originally used to indicate the presence of water tanks stationed in the Calexico desert. Each flag features a unique system of notation, from straightforward rebus-like instructions to the abstract, inspired by the tradition of composers like John Cage and Cornelius Cardew.

Galindo will be showcased in a performance of his original composition “Sonic Borders II,” at 6 p.m. on March 20 at the Tang Museum. He will also host a workshop on resonance and sonic healing from 8:45-10 a.m. on March 21.

Guillermo Galindo with Erjumex (Metal string) and Erjumex (Nylon string), 2013. Photo provided.

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30 Where a "cluck and grunt" might be ordered 31 Response to an order 32 With the circled letter over, humanitarian goal 35 Corp. bigwigs 37 "Double Fantasy" artist 38 "I got it" 39 With the circled letter over, undercover missions 44 Favorable, as a contract 45 Some aides 46 Actors change them often 48 Old Ford minivan 50 Product of Ptolemy 51 Stop 52 Dude (up) 53 Illusions 57 Take care of 59 With the circled letter over, concern of the Fed 61 "Citizen Kane" poster name 62 Mercyhurst University city 63 Draw guffaws from 64 "Hey, you!"

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The “Next Man Up” Mentality: Spa Catholic’s Game Changing Season Photo provided.

by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ken Mantia, head coach of the boys’ basketball team at Saratoga Central Catholic for the last decade, has an interesting season ahead of him now. On Martin Luther King weekend in backto-back games, senior captain Ryan McFadden, the teams’ top defender, suffered a torn MCL knee injury in the game versus Hoosick Falls. The next day, senior captain Tyler Haraden, the teams’ top scorer with at least 21 points per game, broke his foot.

Both injuries have, essentially, ended Haraden and McFadden’s high school basketball careers.

“Haraden looks like he’s out for the season, there’s a small chance that he could get back by sectionals. So now, all of a sudden, we’re down two starters, so other kids have really stepped up and they’re doing a great job,” Mantia clarified.

Since the injuries, other team members have stepped up and the team has seen significant role changes, effectively adopting the “next man up” mentality.

The “next man up” mentality is, basically, the opportunity for the players who normally don’t have the opportunity to step up and into the shoes of their injured teammates.

“It really gives kids an opportunity to shine, and they’ve been really relishing that,” Mantia said.

Stepping into McFadden’s shoes is senior Ben Scammell, a shooting guard, and appropriately stepping into Haraden’s shoes is his brother, Sam Haraden, also a senior and power forward. “[Scammell] has kind of stepped into Ryan’s spot and he’s been doing a great job. He’s got a couple of games where he had three three-pointers and Sam Haraden has been doing a really good job defensively for us,” Mantia said.

Other key players who have stepped up are Terel Tillman, a junior point-guard who was an allleague player as a sophomore and

has been a starter since sophomore year; Sean Englert, a senior center; and Aiden Dagostino, a sophomore shooting guard.

“The load is kind of with those three guys and then the other two kids, Scammell and Haraden, are stepping in and doing their part,” Mantia explained.

“The kids that have been hurt, they’re still on the bench, rooting the kids on. They’ve had great attitudes, so it’s been good to see. We’re playing well, just taking it one game at a time,” he said.

As of Jan. 30, no games have been lost since the injuries.

McFadden and Haraden were “obviously disappointed by the injuries because they’re seniors.

I mean, it’d be one thing if they could re-group and come back next season but when we’re in the middle of a really good year, we’re 14-2 now, we’re ranked in the state, and all of a sudden, their careers are over, it’s very tough. But they’ve been coming to practice, supporting the team, sitting on the bench at the games, their attitudes have been outstanding,” Mantia commended.

While the injuries were devastating to the entire team, they may have ironically helped to switch things up.

“It’s funny because now it’s hard to guard us, because you don’t know who it’s going to be.

Tyler was a great player, and the opposing team used their whole defense to stop him,” he explained.

Injuries aside, the Spa Catholic boys have had a tremendous season and are taking it one game at a time to maintain that.

“We’ve done a lot of great things, it’s been a tremendous year. So we’d like to keep going as far as we can. I’ve seen seasons like this where guys will step up and you look back and it’s just amazing what kids can do when they get the chance to show off their skills,” Mantia said.

The Spa Catholic boys play again on Tuesday, Feb 6. For game details, check out the Sports at a Glance page.

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Jr. NBA Scores TOWN OF WILTON RECREATION SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2018 DIVISION 1 HAWKS VS. CELTICS Heat-25: Gavin Lafrance-5, Carter Reardon-4 Celtics-6: Sam Corp-4, Palmer Tompkinson-2

HEAT VS. KNICKS Heat-28: Brady Girard-14, Jojo Birnby-4 Knicks-14: Jayden Burke-4, Alex Palmer-3

WARRIORS VS. THUNDER Warriors-25: Grady Ostrander-12, Max Sawicz-4 Thunder-9: Nick Humowitz-6, Reese Lemos-3

LAKERS VS. CAVS Lakers-17: James Voorhies-8, Andrew Wells-4 Cavs-13: Kaiden Paskewich-10, Tucker Hills-2

DIVISION 2 THUNDER VS. CELTICS Thunder-34: Henry Hanrahan-8, Owen Mongan-6 Celtics-8: Jack Gutowski-4, Sean Kelleher-3

KNICKS VS. LAKERS Knicks-26: Tyler Weygand-12, Hayden Warren-6 Lakers-20: Braydin Stone-5, Micah Poag-5

BLAZERS VS. MAGIC Blazers-31: Ronan Rowe-8, Rowan Armstrong-7 Magic-18: Joe Krason-6, Michael Plourde-4

WARRIORS VS. CAVS Warriors-28: Noah Rosettie-10, Evan Rosettie-6 Cavs-12: Evan Walsh-4, Morgan Guilder-4

DIVISION 3 KNICKS VS. HAWKS Knicks-32: Jacob Durkee-15, Hunter Ingram-2 Hawks-21: Trey Stanislowsky-10, Davion St. John-5

WARRIORS VS. ROCKETS Warriors-32: Flagg Taylor-14, Andrew Masten-10 Rockets-9: Carter Wood-4, Drew Crossett-3

Photos provided.

Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club at the Snow Town Invitational SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lily Bergbom, Elise Carroll and Emma Hoffer represented the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club this weekend at the Snow Town Invitational held in Watertown, NY. They all competed in a jump challenge, spin challenge, team skill event as well as their PreJuvenile Freestyle event. A total of six medals were earned. All of these skaters started at the Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club in their Learn to Skate Program.

Many skaters from this club will be representing Saratoga at the Winter Empire State Games this coming weekend in Lake Placid.

Nick Grosso at Evert Tennis Academy

CELTICS VS. LAKERS Celtics-36: Jaden Viger-10, Arieon Rose-9 Lakers-15: Jared Arpey-10, Liam O’Connell-5

DIVISION 4 TRAILBLAZERS VS. CELTICS Trailblazers-37: Jesse Booth-10, Nathan Krackeler-8 Celtics-30: Andrew Murauskas-16, Max Hamilton Jones-6

CAVS VS. TIMBERWOLVES Cavs-35: Chase Corbett-10, Cullen Vanwagenen-7 Timberwolves-29: Jordan Quintal-16, Andrew Blaha-7

HAWKS VS. WARRIORS Hawks-51: Frankie Laniewski-15, Caroline Laniewski-11 Warriors-36: Ben Hull-8, Tanner Wilson-6

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coach Rich Johns spent some time recently with Saratoga High School Freshman tennis player Nick Grosso at Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida.

The Evert Tennis Academy quickly became and continues to be the home to countless up and coming junior players, some who have gone on to be national and international champions.

Last spring, as an eighth grader, Nick played the number three singles position, and also teamed up with then senior David

Romano, to win the Section II Doubles Championship.

“David is a fine young man who represents the tennis program at its highest level, on and off the court,” said Coach Johns.

Saratoga Springs Hockey Team SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Blue Streaks Varsity hockey team played the Queensbury High School Spartans in a league game at 6:45 p.m. on January 24 at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink. Saratoga won the game 2-0 on a full strength goal and an empty net goal with 49 seconds remaining.

Will Detora scored the first goal of the game with assists from Matt Shamberger and Rob Maslak. Mack Ogden scored the second goal. Blue Streaks Goalie Brad Hippsley had 24 saves and Queensbury goalie Owen Smith had 21 saves.

Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Basketball League ROTARY JUNIOR DIVISION: Mexican Connection Restaurant 35 - PJ BAR-B-QSA 24 All of Yankiel Bracero’s 11 points came in the second half as he led Mexican Connection to the win over PJ’s BBQ. The winners also got nine points from Alexander Savage and seven points from Nick Scalo. Gordon Murray dropped in eight points while teammates Jacob Armer and Antonio Calderon each contributed five points.

Saratoga PBA 37 - Saratoga Financial Services 30 PBA used a balanced scoring attack led by Steve Beebe’s 11 points while Matt Heggan added four points and Bradan Allen’s timely defense helped PBA beat Saratoga Financial by seven points. Jared Arpey had a team high 10 points and Ryan Boyle scored five points in the loss.

SENIOR DIVISION: Village Photo 49 - Berkshire Hathaway Blake, Realtors 33 Village Photo ran its’ record to 6 and 1 while defeating Berkshire Hathaway Blake Realtors in a game which was close in the first half but a pressing defense and foul trouble for the realtors helped Village Photo get the victory. Jose Garcia’s 19 points and Thomas Kelly’s 10 points led their team to the win while Ian Fisk had a game high 20 points and Cameron Fitzpatrick added five points.

Saratoga Firefighters 60 Cudney’s Launderers 50 After losing their first game of the season Saratoga Firefighters have reeled off six straight wins with a 60 to 50 win over Cudney’s. Cudney’s tied the game at 44 points but a furious offensive and defensive display in the final four minutes put the firefighters over the top. The winners got 20 points from Enyer Tineo; Noah Rourke and Robert Orr scored 15 and six points respectively. Hunter Regels had 20 points and Nate Scott added seven points for Cudney’s.

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TUESDAY, 2/6

FRIDAY, 2/2

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

FRIDAY, 2/9

■ Saratoga Springs vs. LaSalle 5:45 p.m. at Weibel Ice Rink

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

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

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Boys) vs. Shaker 7 p.m. at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School ■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (Girls) vs. Shaker 7 p.m. at Shaker High School ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Averill Park 6 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School SATURDAY, 2/3

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Johnstown 12 p.m. at The Civic Center

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Mekeel Academy 4:45 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center MONDAY, 2/5

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Broadalbin-Perth 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Academy of the Holy Names 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School TUESDAY, 2/6

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Boys) vs. Cambridge 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge Central School ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Broadalbin-Perth 7:30 p.m. at Glens Falls High School

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 7 p.m. at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Niskayuna High School

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School WEDNESDAY, 2/7

■ Saratoga Central Catholic (Girls) vs. Cambridge 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School THURSDAY, 2/8

■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Schuylerville High School

■ Saratoga Central Catholic vs. Fort Edward 9 a.m. at Broadway Lanes *Championship* ■ Saratoga Central Catholic vs. Fort Edward at Boulevard Lanes *Sectionals*

Indoor Track SATURDAY, 2/3

■ Schuylerville vs. Utica College 10 a.m. at Utica College

Wrestling SATURDAY, 2/3

■ Schuylerville vs. Tamarac 10 a.m. at Tamarac High School

■ Saratoga Springs Class A Tournament 9 a.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

■ Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake vs. Tri-Falls 7:40 p.m. at Glens Falls Civic Center

WEDNESDAY, 2/7

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

Gymnastics WEDNESDAY, 2/7

■ Saratoga Springs vs. All Around Meet 4:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs

Skiing WEDNESDAY, 2/7

■ Saratoga Springs at Queensbury Invitational at West Mountain

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COMMUNITY SPORTS BULLETIN 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 Springs Horse Show Cancelled for 2018 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc. has announced that the 57 year tradition of Saratoga Springs hosting the Saratoga Springs Horse show will be broken this year. Beginning in 1961, the Saratoga Springs Horse Show has been a long-standing tradition that has been revered by equine fans and attended by some of the top equestrian talent in the Northeast. This long running tradition is being postponed in 2018 due to a lack of a venue at which to run the show.

We are making preparations to host the show again in May of 2019. If you want this show to stay in Saratoga Springs, you can help with tax deductible donations that are being accepted to help defray relocation costs. For more information,

contact Tom Fueston at 518-490-1214 or Tom@SaratogaSpringsHorseShow.com.

You can also visit the show’s website at www.SaratogaSpringsHorseShow.com, or write to: Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc., PO Box 1310, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.

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 Stars SARATOGA SPRINGS — A service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, the Saratoga Stars ice skating program brings together differently-abled children with volunteers and expert ice skaters to provide a fun and instructional ice skating program at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks, 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Stars is a free program and all equipment is provided.

The program runs January through March on Saturday mornings and afternoons. Ice times vary per the schedule and culminates with a themed

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Grand Finale Show showcasing the children’s’ learned ice skating skills.

The Grand Finale is open to the public.

Registrations are now open.

For more information about Stars, contact Program Coordinator Mike Stoneback at mstoneba@nycap.rr.com, 518-879-3607. For more information about the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, go to www.saratogaspringslions.com.

skating lesson, tiny t-ball, jr. sluggers baseball, and Zumba.

West Mountain Happenings

Saratoga Springs Rec Intro to Ice Skating

GLENS FALLS — 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 — Sign up at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org for pricing.

Saratoga Springs Little League Registration Open

Saratoga Rec Drop-In Sessions

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Registration for all little league divisions for Saratoga Springs Little League has opened up and will be available for online registration until Saturday, March 17 at www.saratogaspringslittleleague.org.

Player assessments will be Saturday, March 17 and opening day is Saturday, April 28.

Coaches and volunteers are also needed.

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.

Saratoga Springs Rec Spring Programs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Youth boxing, ice skating lessons, tiny basketball, and volleyball will be offered.

Email recreservations@saratogasprings.org for additional information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Early bird registration begins on Monday, Jan. 29. Choose from ice

Saratoga Springs Ice Rink 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.

Saratoga Rec Winter Program Registration

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Saratoga Gymnasts: A Perfect Season in the event. Although there were no team scores tallied or individual awards presented, all the gymnasts prevailed as the camaraderie and support for one another was contagious throughout the evening.

Saratoga Springs High School gymnastics ended their dual meet season a perfect 6-0 with a win over Bethlehem 176.05 -155.60 on Tuesday night. With the victory, the Blue Streaks won the 2017-2018 Suburban Council gymnastics title. Saratoga was led by freshman Ava Dallas who broke the longstanding Section 2 vault record of 9.325 with a score of 9.40. In addition to winning the vault, Dallas also won the floor exercise with a score of 9.50 and took first place in the all-around with a score of 37.10.

Saratoga’s Sophia Damiano was second in the all-around with a score of 36.65. Damiano also won the uneven bars with a score of 9.15 and the balance beam with a score of 9.40. Taking third in the all-around was Saratoga’s Laura Eberlein with a score of 34.90.

Fourth place in the all-around went to Bethlehem’s Allison Gray with a score of 33.05.

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Ava Dallas, Section II vault record holder, and coach Deb Smarro.

With the dual meet season over, focus now shifts to Sectionals and the State Championships. On February 14, Saratoga will compete at the Section 2 Gymnastics Championships at Shaker High School against Shaker, Guilderland and Bethlehem. Saratoga gymnastics is looking to extend their 16-year winning streak at the Sectional Meet.

For the Section 2 gymnasts who qualify, they will compete at the State Championship meet in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on March 3.

Saratoga vs. Shenendehowa Rivalry Game: Ice Hockey

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by Lori Mahan Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Blue Streaks had their rivalry game against the Shenendehowa Plainsmen on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rink. The winner of this game was given home ice advantage in the playoffs and one playoff game. The Blue Streaks lost to the Plainsmen, 3-0, effectively ending their winning streak.

With no goals in the first period, they seemed to be on even

ground. However, at 0:21 seconds into the second period, Shen’s Jon DiGiovanni scored the first goal of the night with an assist from Tyler Sullivan. In the third period, Brennan Alheim scored the final two goals, the first at 1:36 with an assist from Zach Rupert, and the final at 12:06 with assists from Cole Haldane and TJ Novitsky.

Saratoga Goalie Brad Hippsley had 25 saves and Shen Goalie Kent Leighton had 16 saves. Saratoga’s league record is now 3-5-2.

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