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Downtown Tree Lighting pg. 18

Local Business Makes Top Five in World by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY

Victorian Streetwalk pg. 15-18

SARATOGA SPRINGS – For such a small, local business, Saratoga Olive Oil Company has been honored with a worldwide achievement – they were recently named one of the top five businesses, worldwide, for the wide array of oils they offer. “It was awesome to hear,” said co-owner Clint Braidwood of the

distinction bestowed on his shop by Olive Oil Times, a must-read in the industry. “It made all the hard work we have put in it worth every moment.” The company, located on Broadway in the Spa City, was named along with two boutiques in Spain, a shop in France, and a New York City store. They were fourth on the list.

See Saratoga Olive Oil page 5

Small Business Saturday Festival of Trees pg. 15

by Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – This holiday season, the Saratoga Craft Market place is hoping that after your big meal, you’ll be ready to think small. Small business, that is. Locally owned businesses will be celebrating “Small Business Saturday” in conjunction with the 37th Annual Saratoga Craft

Marketplace at Saratoga City Center on Saturday, November 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is just $4, with children under 12 admitted free of charge. Proceeds go to benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family and their efforts to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Tickets to the craft market can be used for more great deals at participating downtown businesses all day long.

“What we’re doing is we have ten offers from different downtown merchants that we’ll be printing on the back of the ticket. So they can use those ticket stubs at each business to get that particular discount,” said Ann Wolpert, chairperson of the Saratoga Craft Marketplace. Downtown restaurants such as Gaffney’s, Jacob & Anthony’s

See Small Business page 6

Inside TODAY… Holiday Gift Guide pgs 8-9 Nutcracker Photos pg 10 R.S.V.P. pg 11 Obituaries pg 12 Pulse pg 24-27

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Geyser Road Elementary Staff Get Kids Ready for Turkey Day Photos by MarkBolles.com WILTON – “Pumpkin Soup” and “A Turkey for Thanksgiving” sound like menu items for a holiday feast, but at Barnes & Noble Bookstore they were just a few of the stories shared by the faculty of Geyser Road Elementary School. Also on the "menu" of the evening on November 16 were sing-a-longs and a scavenger hunt. The Thanksgiving themed activities were part of a book fair fundraiser with a portion of proceeds to benefit the new playground at Geyser Road School. Our photographer was there to capture all the pre-Thanksgiving festivities, complete with all the trimmings!

ABOVE: Principal Kristy Moore reads "Pumpkin Soup" with son Jackson. BELOW: Principal Moore reads to a captivated audience.

ABOVE: Geyser Road Elementary music teacher, Albie Pickens, lead children in "Five Fat Turkeys"

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Bruce W. Roselle, 57, of Armer Road in Galway, pleaded guilty to attempted assault in the second degree in Saratoga County Court November 14. He was sentenced to a one year conditional discharge.

Corey V. Hunt, 26, of Prospect Street in Schoharie Village, pleaded guilty to burglary in the thirddegree, a Class D felony. He is scheduled for sentencing in Saratoga County Court on January 11, 2013.

Sally G. Longton, 44, of Gailor Lane in Wilton, was sentenced to two to six years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated, a Class D felony and three counts of harassment in the second-degree, a violation.

Richard J. Trombley, 62, of Spring Street in Saratoga Springs, was re-sentenced in Saratoga County Court to continued probation following a violation. He was originally sentenced to five days in Saratoga County Jail and five years of probation stemming from charges of driving while intoxicated, a Class E felony. He was resentenced by Judge Jerry Scarano according to a spokesperson for the Saratoga County District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

Christopher M. Jamieson, 20, of Rock City Road in Milton pleaded guilty to burglary in the third-degree, a Class D felony; and criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, a Class E felony. He is scheduled for sentencing January 24, 2013.

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Mark St. Pierre, 41, of Crown Point, had his charge for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated on November 9 increased to a felony charge following the Stillwater Police discovering a prior out-of-state conviction for the same charge within the last ten years. He was arrested along County Route 76 in Stillwater. Jeremy J. Ryf, 32, of Stillwater, was arrested on two counts of unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree, class A misdemeanors. He is alleged to have purchased alcohol for two 16-year-old individuals. One of the two individuals would later be admitted to a medical facility after being found unresponsive near a wooded area. Ryf is currently being held at Saratoga County Jail on bail.

Dana R. Livziey, 41, of Lake George, was sentenced to two to four years in New York state prison, for criminal possession of stolen property in the fourthdegree, a Class E felony. Livziey was arrested on March 16 and pled guilty to the charge September 17. Zachary R. Manrique, 24, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to time served and five years probation for attempted criminal posses-

sion of marijuana in the seconddegree, a Class E felony. Manrique was arrested on April 12 and pled guilty to the charge on September 17. Aaron J. Suits, 41, of Wilton, was sentenced to 90 days in Saratoga County Jail (time served), for his September 25, 2012 arrest for criminal possession of stolen property in the fouth degree, a Class E felony.

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One of Three Saratoga Police Officers Faces Assault Charge in Bar Brawl Case SARATOGA SPRINGS — After three city police officers were suspended without pay for their alleged involvement in a bar fight on Caroline St., one of them surrendered November 20 to face a misdemeanor assault charge. Saratoga Springs Police Officer Edward Braim was accompanied by his attorney, Andrew Safranko, when he was arraigned in City Court on a third-degree assault charge. Braim was released by Judge Jeffrey Wait on his own recognizance and will be due back in court December 20. Braim’s attorney, Andrew Safranko, told reporters that Braim acted in self defense and should not face a charge. He claimed the victim was unruly and raised a glass at Braim and the other offduty officers who were in the bar when the brawl happened on November 12. Braim is only one of three officers suspended last week after being accused of assaulting a man during a fight at Dango Fitzpatrick's on Caroline Street. The other officers have not faced criminal charges. District Attorney James A. Murphy III said November 19 that

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the injuries suffered by the victim were not severe enough to justify a felony assault charge. Police Chief Christopher Cole has previously said that the man in the bar dispute had sought medical treatment, though the exact injuries sustained have not been made public. Three Saratoga Springs Homes Burglarized in One Night SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three separate burglaries took place on Westbury Drive between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, November 16. Items stolen from the homes were worth more than $100,000 total. Police said the three homes were unoccupied at the time of the burglaries and that forced entry was gained through either the side or rear doors of each home. City Police Lt. John Catone said it’s unknown if more than one burglar was involved or if the culprit had prior knowledge of the homes’ contents. Stolen items included gold coins, gold bars, silver, jewelry and international currency including Swiss Francs, along with electronic items such as an iPhone, Mac Book, iPad and Nikon camera. Police are asking anyone who might have been in the Westbury

Drive area when the crimes occurred and noticed anything suspicious to call them at (518) 5841800 or (518) 584-TIPS. Mechanicville Man Sentenced to Jail, Pay $1.5 million in Restitution for Embezzlement MECHANICVILLE — A Mechanicville man was sentenced to 41 months in jail and ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution after he stole around $1.6 million from a housing corporation while working as its controller, according to U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian. From May 2005 to August 2011, William Sorriento worked as the controller of Teresian House Housing Corporation, which was doing business as Avilia. His duties included preparing checks, reconciling monthly bank statements and creating monthly financial reports. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which found that between September 20, 2010, and May 13, 2011, Sorriento wrote checks to himself and others totaling $1.6 million. After forging the necessary signatures, he then deposited the money into his personal bank account and used it to gamble and purchase trade options.

For example, on Febuary 24, 2011, he wired $95,000 from his Citizens Bank account in Clifton Park to optionsXpress in Chicago. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Coombe. Sorriento was sentenced by Judge Mae A. D’Agostino. South Glens Falls Police Officer Struck by Vehicle During Parade SOUTH GLENS FALLS — A village police officer was struck by a car at the intersection of Main Street and Wilson Avenue while directing traffic during the annual holiday parade the afternoon of November 18. The operator of the vehicle, Kelly Edwards of Queensbury, was making a left turn from Wilson Avenue onto Main Street when she hit South Glens Falls police officer Dennis Gravelle with her car, police said. Gravelle was treated at the scene of the incident and then transported to Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Room. He was treated for a broken left leg. An investigation into the incident is under way. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to call the South Glens Falls Police Department at (518) 792–6336.

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Saratoga Olive Oil Business Booming continued from Page 1 Saratoga Olive Oil Co., operated by Clint, his brother Chad, and Clint’s wife Barbara, is a success story everyone dreams of. Opened in April of 2011, the store was a major career change for the trio. “We were clinical research monitors,” explained Clint. “We studied medications.” But the upcoming birth of Clint and Barbara’s first child was the impetus for the leap of faith in Saratoga Springs and the olive oil market. “Our careers had us travelling all the time,” said Clint. “We were literally just passing each other in the night because of our jobs.” Realizing that opening a local store would give them the freedom to spend time with their daughter as well as make a living, the trio decided a store specializing in olive oils and balsamic had its possibilities. “We have always loved [using olive oils,]” he explained. “We had been to Europe and would bring it back. We realized there is a shortage of good, fresh, pure olive oil.” The stuff they buy from stores, Clint explained, is adulterated with lesser oils and their smoke point is much lower, creating a difference in the heat one can acquire when cooking or searing. “It makes a difference in the taste, the cooking, even the marinating,” he continued. “Plus the health benefits – they are loaded with nutrients and antioxidants and the oils have a variety of uses.” As for opening their first store in Saratoga Springs, Clint said it is the people who live in the area and visit that he had faith in. “We chose Saratoga Springs for what it is – there is the culture, the arts, the shopping. It is the gem of the area.” The trio hooked up with olive oil gurus Veronica and Michael Bradley and their daughter Rachael for their fresh oils and balsamics. “They are on the cutting edge of the olive oil industry,” said Clint. “And their daughter is a chef and she infuses the oils.” Those infused oils, such as the organic butter or garlic infused, are some of their most popular items. “With this organic garlic you will never have to mince garlic again,” said Clint. Even the store ambiance has a bit

of old world charm infused with spirited Saratoga and Adirondack rustic. From the moment one walks into the quaint shop, a woodsy smell lingers on the air. Silver vats with fresh olive oil line the wood and glass shelves, with sleek, specially designed bottles underneath and large oil paintings of the race track overhead on the walls. “We wanted it to be different than any other shop. Unique,” said Clint. Offering one on one personal service, along with an educational tour and taste test, Clint said they also wanted the customer’s experience to be unique. With bite-sized samples of Rock Hill Bakery breads placed at strategic locations and small taster cups, customers can try the oils and balsamics individually or mix and match. “Customers can taste any of the oils, salts and balsamics,” Clint said of the over 60 products they offer from the robust Espresso balsamic to the fruity Blood Orange and tart cinnamon pear. “We give a tour to every single person who has not been here before.” The personal tour, Clint explained, helps people with the various characteristics of the oils. For example, he said, until they actually taste them, the difference between a store bought olive oil and one from their shop is hard to truly understand. “Once you taste good olive oil, it is hard to go back to olive oil from a grocery store,” Clint said. They also make great gifts, he noted. “Ninety percent of the store is under $20,” said Clint. “If you are going to a dinner party or housewarming, they make wonderful gifts. They are also great mementos from Saratoga Springs – wonderful little keepsakes.” The company also offers hand painted cruets for oil and vinegar, gift baskets and fresh, handmade pasta. There are also a variety of sea salts, specialty oils such as the white truffle finishing oil, and olive oil beauty products. Clint said the store has proven so successful, that they opened a store in Burlington, Vermont and are planning for a third store in the near future. “Our online sales have grown by 300 percent,” said Clint. “People come to town, buy a bottle, like it

and can’t get back to the store, so they order it online.” As for being named one of the top five olive oil retail outlets in the world, Clint said it was humbling and rewarding for them. “When we first started we felt this pressure that we did not want to disappoint Saratoga because we took the name Saratoga,” he explained. “We want to make Saratoga proud and we feel we are doing just that. For more information on Saratoga Olive Oil Co. visit www.saratogaoliveoil.com or call (518) 450-1308.

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Local Business Offering Discounts on Small Business Saturday continued from Page 1 American Grille and Limoncello will all be offering discounts on your meal during the event, and Druthers Brewpub will be slashing their beer and wine prices in half for thirsty shoppers along Broadway. “We expect about 3,000 people and we hope for even more this

year. I think many of the visitors already go out to eat downtown, but we’re hoping to foster more of that this year,” said Wolpert. Mimosa Gallery will be offering a 25 percent discount on merchandise in their whole store, with Clothes Horse also offering a 20 percent discount and extending

their “black Friday” promotion for another afternoon. Saratoga Salsa & Spice Company is giving away a free ounce of cinnamon with a purchase of only $15. Saratoga Olive Oil will be selling a unique stocking stuffer for only $5. Lifestyles of Saratoga will be holding a raffle limited to ticket holders only,

where visitors can enter for a chance to win a special prize pack worth $85 of merchandise. “It’s like a treasure hunt,” Wolpert joked. “People just have to take their tickets to these businesses and find out what’s there.” “We hope to help keep it thriving,” Wolpert added. “We already

have the crowd. With the City Center being so centrally located, it makes it easier for people to walk downtown and visit the merchants. Add in the new parking garage, we’re hoping that they’ll want to explore downtown a little bit while they’re here.” The Saratoga Craft Marketplace boasts over 115 craft vendors during their signature event, offering handmade products by people from the local community. This year the marketplace is running a special raffle promotion, with prizes sure to interest sports fans and arts lovers alike. The “celebrity auction” features eight prizes with personalized touches from the subjects they cover. You could win an autographed copy of the program from the most recent U.S. Open signed by the reigning men’s and women’s champions, Andy Murray and Serena Williams. A copy of the book “Out of the Blue” signed by current New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin will be up for grabs, as will a signed picture of Giants cornerback Corey Webster. Saratoga Race Course’s own “Sam the Bugler” along with 19 Thoroughbred jockeys have donated a 2012 Jockey Autograph Book, complete with their signatures. Surf rock pioneers, the Beach Boys, signed a copy of their album “Surfer Girl” while in town this past June for their concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center that will also be up for grabs. Fans of the arts will hope to snag the set of signed holiday ornaments donated by the New York City Ballet Company, or the autographed pair of ballet slippers from their principal dancer, Wendy Whelan. Whether you’re looking for unique items to stash under the tree this holiday season, or just hoping to patronize some local businesses, the Saratoga Craft Marketplace and Small Business Saturday could help you put a sizeable dent in your shopping list. “I don’t think every city has that advantage where you can walk to such a concentration of local business, and this all just fell into place with Small Business Saturday being the same day as the Craft Marketplace,” said Wolpert.

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Wood Road Students Send Books to Soldiers

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To the right: Students in Mrs. Hodgson’s Kindergarten class at Wood Road Elementary School collected and packaged books to send to soldiers.

The kindergarten class at Wood Road Elementary School in the Ballston Spa Central School District recently collected over 150 books to be shipped overseas to soldiers who are currently deployed and to other soldiers in VA hospitals. The kindergarten classes worked together on the service project to collect books that soldiers might enjoy reading. The collections also included several picture books so the soldiers can read them to their children via Skype. Some students generated notes, bookmarks and current magazines. Books for Troops, a local organization based in Halfmoon, will ship the books overseas as well as to the VA hospitals stateside where injured soldiers are recuperating.

Shaving for Hurricane Sandy Relief

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Nicole Byrne D.M.D. Pediatric Dentistry 659 Saratoga Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 (518) 226-6010 On November 1, Maple Avenue Middle School teacher Rick Fleming laid down a challenge to his classes. If they were to raise $250 for Red Cross Hurricane Relief by Friday, he would shave his moustache. When asked how long he had the moustache Fleming replied, “Since about eighth grade.” His students vowed it would come off! On Friday

Rick Fleming, (right) post-shave, stands with the Maple Avenue students who fundraised for Hurricane Sandy relief when Mr. Fleming sat down to count the money his team of eighth graders raised, he was shocked to find $615.69. There was only one thing to do: shave it off in front of the team Friday, at the end of the day. And so, in front of over 150 laughing children and staff Mr. Fleming shaved his moustache for a great cause. Math teacher Kurt Andress heard of this challenge and has vowed to shave his head if his classes would raise $350. Not to be outdone, science teacher Joshua Nixon vowed to

Photo by MarkBolles.com Students from St. Clements School delivered 25 pies and an assortment of cupcakes to the Franklin Community Center just in time for Thanksgiving. The pies and cupcakes were donated by Saratoga TODAY newspaper and baked by the Bread Basket Bakery.

shave his hair into a Mohawk if the building raised $1,000.

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The Nutcracker Tea Lights Up SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Nutcracker Tea, the annual winter fundraiser for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, was an event so highlyanticipated, that both shows sold out the day tickets were released back in October. That means the Northeast Ballet Company’s performance of The Nutcracker Suite was seen by a packed house in the center’s 380-seat auditorium. In case you were unable to attend, our photographer was on hand to capture some of the performance’s grace and elegance, firsthand.

Photos courtesy of Deborah Neary for photoandgraphic.com

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by Trina Lucas for Saratoga TODAY Dancing into the Holidays Cups overflowed with sweetness at the Nutcracker Tea held Sunday, November 18, in the Hall of Springs. The annual event, a fundraiser for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, sold out both 380-seat shows the day tickets went on sale in October; the first actually filled in less than an hour. Once a well-kept secret for dance moms and their daughters, the party has become a mustattend kick-off to the holiday season for many parents and daughters. Gerry Golub, president of the SPAC Action Council, welcomed everyone at the door. But from their first steps into the foyer, little girls ruled the day. Amid an elegant display of ribbons, wreaths and holly, photographer Tammy Loya snapped shots, capturing the curlyhaired princesses adorned in bows and ruffles. The images were available for parents to purchase in portraits or holiday cards, with half of all proceeds benefitting SPAC. Inside the hall, co-chairs Lorraine Laczko and Jael Polnac greeted friends and supporters. Dancers from Northeast Ballet Company flitted around the tables, selling raffle tickets for hand-painted nutcrackers and gift baskets brimming with fun surprises. Members of the ballet had also decorated Pointe shoes for sale. Some were hand-painted, others sparkled with glitter and gems, and a few were even filled with tulle and silk flowers. Among those enjoying the tea, cocoa and assorted treats were Julie Carroll with daughter Elise, Nikki Roche and her daughters Bella and Gia, Courtney Deleonardis with daughters Sydney and Avery, Melissa and Allie Zieker, and SPAC’s Shane Williams-Ness with her daughter, Addie. Beth Alexander attended the first seating as a guest and came back later as a proud stage mom to see her daughter, Zoe, dance the role of Clara for the second time that day. Alexander was also spotted chatting with board member

ing her and performed an incredibly genuine rendition of “You Raise Me Up,” never losing focus on her dad, Matt, whose pride radiated throughout the room. Hannah’s two older sisters stood behind him, with their mother close by. Witnessing this family’s love and dedication was enough to motivate anyone to support their cause. Matt Sames was handed the microphone from his daughter and introduced his wife, Lori, an unstoppable mom determined to spotlight GAN and ultimately find a cure. The couple cofounded the Hannah’s Hope Fund following their daughter’s diagnosis in March 2008. After a brief explanation of GAN and their crusade, Lori shared the exciting news that Doris Buffett’s Sunshine Lady Foundation will provide a $450,000 matching grant to Hannah’s Hope Fund, if the organization raises $450,000 before April 30, 2013. It’s all or nothing. Inspired by this announcement, the Sames Family and a separate, anonymous match for every dollar donated at A House Full of Hope the dinner party, contributed $9,000 to Joe and Josey Kakaty opened their a collection and brought the total to home for a special evening with family $18,000 by night’s end. and friends on Saturday, November 10. The intimate group of 75 gathered in Rock On Regatta View to toast the night’s guest of The stone of Saratoga’s historic honor, 8-year-old Hannah Sames, and Universal Preservation Hall became the raise money for Giant Axonal Rock of Ages on Saturday, November Neuropathy (GAN) research and treat- 10, as 150 friends turned out for the second annual birthday bash celebrating ment through Hannah’s Hope Fund. Frank Manning’s lively piano music set Taylor Miller. A benefit for Taylor’s the tone for cocktails and conversation. Heroes, the party marked the eve of Chris and Liz O’Brien caught up with Liz what would have been Miller’s 22nd Leyden, while Jerry and Suzee Bailey birthday. He was killed at age 19 while chatted nearby. Neighbors Kim and Bill serving in Iraq. Festivities kicked off at 7 Teator, Jill and Erick Richardson and p.m., and guests who didn’t arrive Todd and Ania Macejka shared stories already decked for the ‘80s-themed and made holiday plans around the night took advantage of the onsite services offered by Fusion Salon. Rock-star kitchen island. Following delicious aromas to the buffet makeup and brightly-hued hair streaks provided by Mazzone Hospitality, atten- were necessities, with detailed henna dees dined on breaded eggplant, roast tattoos completing the physical transforpotatoes, an array of artisan cheeses, mations. A full prop chest added accescarved beef and more. Seen filling sories for fun photos. Striking some plates were Joe’s brother, Steve Kakaty, great poses were committee members and his wife, Diana, with their dad, Ken Traci Jersen, Michele Jacobs, Melanie Kakaty. Their mom, Gerri, was also able Manual, Margaret Ida, Karen Spickler, to sneak a few bites before heading and the dynamic duo, sisters-in-law home for Melissa Zieker and Katie Clark. Of course, the most in-theme couple of the “grandma-duty.” Halfway through the evening, a board evening was no surprise to anyone member for Hannah’s Hope Fund wel- who’s been at the Ballet Gala Lawn comed the crowd and introduced Party for the past two years. Seth and Hannah. All eyes were on this brave lit- Sequoyah Finkell did not disappoint in tle girl as she thanked those surround- their leather and studs. Hostess Leslie Julie Fuller, probably conspiring about the upcoming Hattie’s Mardi Gras that Fuller is co-chairing. Volunteers, including Dana Golub, Brooke Hackler Medick, Daniela Bigalli, Nancy Casna, Maria Harrison, Georgia Grambas, Amy Bloom, Kate Wimpfheimer, Terrie Jackson and Hilary Munson ushered the children to the edge of the stage shortly before the performance began. From the moment narrator Andrea Golub started the story, the littlest guests sat spell-bound while dancers appeared in ballet vignettes perfectly choreographed by Darlene Myers. The event was an overwhelming success, thanks to the sell-out crowds and the generous sponsorship of Emma Willard School. Coordinated by the Action Council, the Nutcracker Tea raises vital support for SPAC’s world-class programming and educational programs, including The Vivienne Anderson Children’s Program and “Classical Kids” presented by Union College.

Miller, Taylor’s mom and founder of the organization, mingled about the room with Taylor’s aunt, Suzanne D’Iorio, who directs Taylor’s Heroes. Thanks to the generous support of Saratoga Eagle and Empire North Distributors, attendees enjoyed complimentary beer and wine for the first hour. Classé Catering provided hors d’oeuvres and munchies throughout the evening. No matter which decade they were wore, everyone was on their feet when The Refrigerators rocked the house with classic ‘80s tunes. Spotted dancing were County Supervisor Joanne Yepsen, Keith Manuel, Trey and Lisa Pittman, Chris and Kristin Sica, Gary and Stacey Frasier, and Andrea Spungen, probably practicing her moves for the after party at next summer’s Ballet Gala. (She’s chairing that benefit.) Spirits remained high as Leslie stepped forward to express her appreciation and speak about the charity named for her

Committee member Katie Clark with her brother and event sponsor, Dr. Chris Zieker

son. Taylor’s Heroes provides fitness and nutrition programs to children who want to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle. Taylor himself had struggled with weight problems. Prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army, he set a personal goal to become physically fit, and with encouragement from friends and family, lost over 60 pounds. Taylor went from not being able to run a few yards, to running miles, building his confidence and self-esteem with every stride. Following Miller’s words and a special birthday toast to her son, supporters paid tribute to their inspiration, crooning Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” a song that carried special meaning for Taylor and his infantry. Bittersweet tears were shed and brushed away, and the celebration continued into the night. Raising more than $15,000, it was truly a birthday bash fit for a hero.

Seth and Sequoyah Finkell

OBITUARIES William Clements

SARATOGA SPRINGS William Clements passed away on Friday, November 16. He was 89 years old. Born on September 27, 1923 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late William Ralph and Dorothy Phillips Clements. A World War II veteran, Bill was drafted into the Army shortly after graduation. After training with the artillery in Texas, he shipped overseas in April 1943 and joined the First Engineer Combat Battalion of the First Infantry Division just two months before the D-Day invasion. On D-Day, his unit landed in the first twenty minutes of the invasion on Omaha Beach. He survived the battle, and fought through France and Belgium and into Germany. Bill was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and again after crossing the Rhine River. After recovering in Paris, he returned to Nuremburg where he helped build the cells for the Nazi war trials and played drums and sang in the Battalion dance band for USO shows. For his actions during the war, Bill received five bronze battle stars, the Arrowhead for D-Day, and two Purple Hearts. His unit received three Presidential Citations and other recognition.

Bill was a life member of VFW Post 420, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Society of the First Infantry Division and a Charter member of Chapter #49 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Flora DeRidder Clements and his sister, Jean Clements Natale. Survivors include sons Phillip Clements of Seattle, WA, and James Clements of Boulder, CO; daughter Margaret Thompson (Richard) of Saratoga Springs and granddaughters Katrina and Sarah Thompson. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, November 23 at the Saratoga United Methodist Church, Henning Rd. at Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs.

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Howard Millington Jr. STILLWATER - Howard Millington, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 14 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. He was 74. Born July 11, 1938 in Troy, NY, Howard was the son of the late Howard and Jane Dallas Millington, Sr. After graduating in 1957, Howard proudly served four years in the United States Air Force. In addition to his parents, Howard was predeceased by his son, David Planck; grandson, P a t r i c k H o w a r d Murphy and two brothers, John and

Robert Millington. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane Shields Millington; their children, Kelly Murphy of Jacksonville, Fl., Michelle R. Hayes of Baltimore, Md., John, Tracey, Howard III, Georgia and Steven Millington, all of California; one grandson, Eric David Murphy and his three siblings, James Millington and his wife Barbara of Gansevoort, Ada Baker of Waterford and Hope Boswell of Massachusetts. Services and a burial with military honors were held, Monday, November 19.

Leroy Jennings SCHENECTADY - Leroy Jennings, 87, of Schenectady and formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Monday, Nov 12, at his home. Born on October 1, 1925 in New York, NY, he was the son of Frank and Irene Jennings. Mr. Jennings was employed at Macy’s Department Store in NY and at General Foods of Saratoga Springs. He leaves two daughters; Frankie Thompson of Groton, CT and Hilaria Simmons of Ohio, Grandchildren; Lynell Carter,

Amir S. Ali, Nicole Williams, Donnell Smith, Summer Smith, Francis Jennings, and Satin DeWitt, G r e a t Grandchildren; Kwaniasia, Matthew, Lauren, Amia, and Tyler, many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by daughters Toye Tobin, and Theodora Stanback, 3 brothers Frank, Robert, Maliachi Jennings and sister Marion Gaines. Services were held, Saturday, November 17.

Robert J. Longo Sr. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla – Robert J. Longo Sr., 74, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away Wednesday, November 14. He was born Aug. 30, 1938, in Saratoga Springs the son of Jeremiah and Marjorie (Callinan) Longo. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tarawa. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Longo of Saratoga Springs. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Barbara DeMarinis, and his sons, Robert (Patricia) of Merrimack, N.H., and Stephen of Albany. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Andrea, Brooke and Patrick Longo. He is also survived by his brothers, Richard (Linda) of Greenfield Center and Ronald Longo of Saratoga Springs; his sister-inlaw, Diane Longo; and his brother-in-law, Franklin (Carolyn) DeMarinis of Saratoga Springs; as well as several nieces and nephews. Calling hours followed by a memorial service will be held Wednesday, November 21 at Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey, Fla. An additional memorial service and private burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Saratoga Springs at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may provide a donation in Bob's memory to a charity of their choice.

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BUSINESS For Earth’s Sake Offers Eco-Friendly Products Week of November 21 - November 29, 2012

by Patricia Older Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – Who would have ever thought that an old bicycle tire could be made into a fashionable purse and look so chic? Or that old vinyl records would be perfect for a picture frame? Or that wood could be used to design a stylish and elegant watch? Tina Bakkalapulo, owner of the eco-friendly boutique For Earth’s Sake on West Avenue obviously did. Through extensive research and personally trying every product herself, Tina has created a shop where customers can find gifts and products that are not only unique and of high quality, but are also earth-friendly. From the totes made of recycled seatbelts in bright jazzy colors to the large selection of gluten-free food products to the chemical-free skin care products, each item in Tina’s store is something you can’t find anywhere else in the area. “I wanted to create a store that I would shop at – I am passionate about what I put on my shelves,” Tina explained. “I personally try every product myself. I have to make sure they work and they have to deliver.” For example, she explained, there are the several lines of skin care products and make-up she carries in her shop. “Our skin is our biggest organ and what we put on it has an impact,” she said. “I am a big pro-

ponent of chemical-free make up.” One of those products is a skin care lotion in an unassuming silver bag-like package – PRTTY Peaushun – a play on words for the product’s name. Tina demonstrated, rubbing a small bit of the lotion on the back of one of her hands. She then held her hands together for comparison – the lotioned hand was absent of the redness apparent on the other. “Look how it takes all the redness out,” she commented. “And it feels so soothing.” In addition, she noted, the company stuck to the single package rather than box it in another package. “It saves on packaging and is earth-friendly.” She also pointed out that the make-up area was brightly lit with both overhead and natural light. “You won’t get this in a department store,” said Tina. “You can try any of our products and we’ll help you if you need any guidance.” As well as being eco-friendly, Tina’s products are organic and are fair trade commodities. She also tries to stay as local as possible, selling skin care products by local entrepreneur Tata Harper. Pointing to a glass case near the front of the store with wooden watches on display, Tina notes that for every watch sold, the WeWood company plants a tree. “These are really fun,” said Tina, pulling a three-toned watch from the case. “They are made from three types of wood – Maple, Red Celtris,

and Guaiaco and for every watch sold, the company plants a tree.” Then there are the moderatelypriced purses, backpacks and wallets made by Alchemy Goods from recycled bike tubes. “These are fun, great little ecofriendly gifts,” she said, opening one clutch to reveal a velvety pink lining. “Can you imagine how long they will last?” Hanging on the wall are old 33’s and 45’s with the likes of Elvis Presley, Led Zepplin and Buffalo Springfield refurbished into wall clocks, picture frames and drink coasters. And next to them, a display shelf with handbags and totes made from unused brightly-colored seatbelts. “These are made with seatbelts directly from the car manufacturer,” explained Tina. “They may have had a slight design fault or color variance, so this company uses them to fashion them into these purses and bags. How clever is that?” Tina also has a wide selection of organic food stuffs including a bulk section, a freezer section and dry goods. “We have organic ground beef, organic pork tenderloins and organic turkeys,” said Tina, noting that most of her cheese and honey products are from local farmers. “I try to source from local vendors and farmers as much as possible.” There is also a baby section, a “love” section and a medicinal section.

“We carry these hand-crafted vintage mixers,” said Tina, pointing to bottles of mixers such as margarita mix, cosmopolitans and Bloody Marys. “You can’t get anything this fresh or this good in any supermarket.” There are even the smartly silicone encased glass bottles to replace the plastic store-brought bottles of water. “We’ve dropped them on the floor and they don’t break,” said Tina, adding that the silicone is BPA-free. “I love this industry. This is my

way of life,” she said, adding that her customers are what she truly loves the most about her job. “We want to exceed our customers’ expectations. We want to teach them how to take charge of their own health and be their own advocate. We want to know our customers and we know almost everyone by name. I love this.” For Earth’s Sake is located at 120 West Avenue, Suite 102, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit their website at www.ForEarthsSake.com or call (518) 306-6605.

EDUCATION Schuylerville’s Green Ribbon School Project Continues to Grow with Grant 14

by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SCHUYLERVILLE – After a year of spreading environmental awareness initiatives throughout the school district, the volunteers of Schuylerville’s Green Ribbon School Project are looking forward to even more growth after receiving a grant from SCA, a global hygiene and forest products company. The company, located in Greenwich, awarded $2,500 to the Green Ribbon School Project and Hudson Crossing Park. The joint

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award, given on America Recycles Day (November 15), will be used to build on successful projects that were started on the school district campus during the inaugural year of the Green Ribbon School (GRS) Project. Deborah McGloine, one of the founding mothers of the project, said the project began with two other mothers—Betty Gifford and Cindy Wian—who had different ideas on ways to improve or add “green” initiatives to school campuses. “Betty wanted to start an outdoor classroom; I hyperventilate when I

see the waste in the cafeteria—I’m into reducing waste and that sort of thing—and Cindy is the vice president of the Hudson Crossing park for outdoor education,” McGloine said. “We all really believe children need to be outdoors more. We’re passionate about children, passionate about education and passionate about the environment, so we started meeting a little over a year ago.” The local moms have accomplished a lot over a little period of time since that first meeting—they have already held health fairs, encouraged districtwide participation in National Bike or Walk to Work Day, initiated a “Rainbow Food Week” in the cafeteria to promote fruits and vegetables, and began a “High 5K” challenge to all students in the district. “It doesn’t have to be a sanctioned one,” McGloine said. “Bike it, swim it, walk it, kayak it. So, every time someone does it, they register it and we put a handprint up on the wall. If you go in the elementary school right now, you’d see over 200 hands.” McGloine said the Green Ribbon School Project has four cornerstones

that emphasize its main goals: environmentally friendly campuses, with goals such as enhancing recycling programs, reducing waste, use composting, and making sure green products are being used; health and wellness, with has been shown in challenges like the High 5K and the Rainbow Food Week; nature and adventure, and health and fitness. “We’re trying to get the kids outside,” McGloine said. “We’re building an outdoor classroom, we have a butterfly garden, a bird viewing trail, a tulip test garden—We planted the tulips for the fourth grade class and then they registered it online so they are able to see their garden on a map. There are gardens in Russia and all along the Northern Hemisphere that have been registered with other students, and as they emerge and bloom, they’ll register that information and see how the tulips emerged in other areas. Our purpose is to enhance the curriculum that’s already there and help the teachers.” Funds from the newly-received grant will go toward enhancing the butterfly garden as well as helping to complete the construction of an outdoor classroom that will be used by

all the schools in the district. The outdoor classroom already has an allotted space and 17 cedar benches which were built by GRS volunteers over the summer. “It will be a space where English classes can be taken out to do some writing, or if it’s a beautiful day you can take the students out on a nature walk and sit on the benches and talk about what you observed,” McGloine said. “It’s a beautiful outdoor space and it just needs to be taken to the next level.” As for the future, McGloine said the GRS will continue to try to implement some big ideas, including the creation of a composting area to reduce waste, along with planting a vegetable garden. “I really feel like we’re making our presence known and achieving our goals,” McGloine said. “We’ve gone for things that are attainable and successful and got everyone excited, and that’s really the momentum we want to keep going with.” For more information on the Green Ribbon School Project visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/schuylervillergreenribbonschoolproject.

SUNY Empire State Provides $50,000 Grant for Students Affected by Hurricane Sandy The SUNY Empire State College Foundation and the college’s Student Activity Fee Committee are providing at total of $50,000 for a new grant program to assist students who wish to continue their education as they manage the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Grants of up to $500 per student can be applied to replace study materials, computers, tablets, books and other losses and needs directly related to students in the affected areas being able to continue their studies. “Even though many of our students have been without the basic necessities of heat, light, power and some have even lost their homes, they still want to stay in school and pursue their education,” said Meg Benke, acting president of the college. “In the face of dev-

astating losses, every little bit helps. Providing assistance focused on education not only helps students to continue their education, it relieves financial pressure in other areas of their lives. The resilience and resourcefulness demonstrated by students, faculty and staff has earned the admiration of the entire Empire State College community.” Benke praised the college’s deans, faculty and student services staff in making appropriate and necessary accommodations to enable students to meet their education requirements as they manage the aftermath of the hurricane. Hurricane Sandy Emergency Education Grants Funds will be administered by the deans in consultation with professors, student services professionals and other college staff.

Students from the college’s Hudson Valley Region, Long Island Region, Metropolitan New York Region, the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies, as well as students from the college’s Center for Distance Learning, Nursing Program and School for Graduate Studies who live in the affected regions, are eligible to receive grants. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 27. Students must be enrolled in the college’s September or November 2012 study terms. Awards of up to $500 per student will be made after receiving all grant applications. Students interested in applying can contact the following student services professionals where they study. The college’s students also may apply for the grant online at www.esc.edu/SandyGrants.

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26th Annual Victorian Streetwalk in Downtown Saratoga Springs

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hursday night, November 29, 2012 is the 26th Annual Victorian Streetwalk brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga Springs from 6 to 10 p.m. Broadway will close once again from 5 to 10 p.m. from the Route 50 arterial to the Spring Street intersection.

CDTA, a festival Gold Sponsor, is running free shuttle buses every 20 minutes from the Empire State College parking lot at 111 West Avenue on Saratoga Springs’ west side, the Oklahoma track (just off Exit 14 of I-87) and the Weible Avenue Skating Rink parking lots on the east side of Saratoga Springs to downtown, bringing carloads of people to and from the Victorian Streetwalk from 4:30 until 10:30 p.m. New this year is Matt Casson who is a winner of the famed John Lennon Songwriting Contest, was a musical guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, has appeared on “The View” and is playing at the Wine Bar. Have a group photo taken at Impressions with A Victorian Print Giveaway. Nacre Dance will be performing “Waltz of the Flowers” and “Moving Bell Choir” three times at the Universal Preservation Hall; Friends of the Military Museum will have the 77th Regimental Balladeers & the Rural Felicity Fyfe & Drum Corps at the Museum and a photo booth will be taking holiday photos at Anastasia’s Photography above Mimosa Gallery at 489 Broadway. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive at the Santa Cottage at 6 p.m. to visit with children in the beautiful, handmade and detailed Santa Cottage that is set up in front of Putnam Market, just across from Caroline Street. Special Victorian Streetwalk postal cancellations are available at the Broadway Post Office from 5 to 9 p.m. Limited edition commemorative posters may be purchased ($5 each). Bring your stamped Christmas card envelopes, get them canceled with the special Victorian Streetwalk cancellation (free) and you have a month to mail them. The Victorian Streetwalk is the Downtown Business Association's way of saying "thank you" to all our customers for supporting our beautiful downtown throughout the year. Everyone is invited to join the fun with caroling and Victorian costumes and enjoy an old fashioned "Christmas as it used to be" street party and celebration of the holiday season. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees at the Victorian Streetwalk are encouraged to look for maps with entertainment locations and times in downtown member businesses. For more information or a map and listing of the entertainment, visit our website at www.saratogadowntown.com, click on events, then on Victorian Streetwalk. You may call the Downtown Business Association at (518) 587-8635. Contact: Susan L. Farnsworth, Victorian Streetwalk Coordinator, (518) 587-8635.

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26th Annual Victorian Streetwalk Entertainment Schedule (All performers & times are subject to change. Broadway is closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) 1. Olde Bryan Inn (123 Maple Ave.) 6:30-8:30 Rich Ortiz 2. City Center (522 B’way) 6-6:30, 7:30-9 Saratoga Abundant Life Church (Weather permitting) 6-10 Catholic Charities Festival of Trees 6-10 Gingerbread House Display 3. In the Street (B’way) 6-10 Ice Sculptures 4. Collamer Parking Lot 6-10 Saratoga Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Frosty the Snowman 6-10 EOC Food Drive 5. Temple Sinai (509 B’way) 6-9 PM Bake Sale, Soup & Bread Sale: outside the Temple (sidewalk). Gift Shop open inside, Cider & Coffee, Tours of Temple (Historic Building) – 6:30pm, 7:15pm and 8:00pm FREE to the Public 6. Saratoga Arms (497 B’way) 7:30 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Select High School Choir 8:00-8:30 Corinth Chorus 7. Mimosa Gallery (489 Broadway) 7-7:45 Lyl Harper, Reggae Music 7:50-8:15 Bandersnatchers 8:20-9 Lyl Harper, Reggae Music 8. Anastasia Photography (489 Broadway) 6-9 Photo Booth 9. Mountainman Saratoga Outfitters (490 Broadway) 6-10 Cotton Candy (outside) 10. Encounter (482 B’way) 6-9 Myers Dance Studio/Northeast Ballet Co./ Proctor’s Theatre Dancers in the window 11. City Hall Steps (474 B’way) 6:30 Christian Brothers Academy Marching Band 7-9 Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Singing & Hot Chocolate 12. In the Street (Broadway): • Christian Brothers Academy Marching Band • Candy Company Toy Soldier • National Grid volunteers • Healthy Living volunteers • Maple Avenue Middle School Hay Wagon with choral performers • Tyler and Co. cookie giveaway

17. Adirondack Trust Co. (473 B’way) Inside: 6:15-6:35 Racing City Chorus 6:55-7:25 Racing City Chorus 7:45-8:15 Racing City Chorus 8:35-9 Skidmore Dynamics Outside: 7:00 Schwa Cappella Singers 7:30-9:00 Octavo Singers 18. Spoken Boutique (27 Church St) 6:30-8:30 Bill Flanagan, Hammered Dulcimer 19. G. Willikers (461 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Mr. & Mrs. Bill 6:00-9:00 PJ Duel Face Painting 6-10 New Country Toyota “Toys for Tots” Drive 20. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga (472 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Betsy & the ByeGons 21. Celtic Treasures (456 B’way) 6:30-9:30 John Cromie, Lenny Broyles & Tommy Wadsworth, Irish Whistles & Songs 22. Saratoga Marketplace (454 B’way) 6:00-6:25 Waldorf School Chorus 6:30-6:55 Drastic Measures 7-8 River Valley Chorus 8:05 Skidmore Dynamics 23. Paper Dolls (438 B’way) 6-9 Myers Dance Studio/Northeast Ballet Co./ Proctor’s Theatre Dancers in the windows 24. Soave Faire (449 B’way) 7-7:30 Bandersnatchers 8:15-9 Norma Colasessano, Accordian 9:00 Sax-O-Claus 25. Dawgdom (441A B’way) 7-9 Heard 7:45 Sonnetteers (outside) 26. Putnam Market (435 B’way, Outside:) 6-10 Santa Cottage with Santa & Mrs. Claus 27. Crafters Gallery (427 B’way) 5-9 Star 101.3 Live Remote with Twinkle the Bear 6-10 Pigster H. Wigglesworth 6-10 Live Reindeer 28. The Wine Bar (417 B’way) 7-9 Matt Casson

13. Scallions (44 Lake Avenue) 7-9 Matt McCabe

29. Gaffney’s (16 Caroline St) 6-10 Adirondack School selling holiday wreaths

14. NYS Military Museum (61 Lake Avenue) 6-9 Friends of the NYS Military Museum present the 77th Regimental Balladeers & the Rural Felicity Fyfe & Drum Corps

30. Lifestyles (436 B’way) 7-7:45 & 9 John & Orion Kribs, Doug Moody

15. Saratoga Springs Public Library (49 Henry Street) 6-9 Gingerbread House Display 16. Post Office (475 B’way) 5-9 Special Postal Cancellations. 5-9 Adirondack Mountain Club 6:30-9:30: Annie & the Hedonists Outside: Saratoga Hot Dog Co.

31. Children’s Museum (69 Caroline St.) 6:30-6:40, 7:00-7:10, 7:30-7:40 Saratoga City Ballet Nutcracker Characters: 10 Minute performances from Nutcracker 32. Upper Caroline Street 6:15-7 Norma Colasessano, Accordian 33. Saratoga Salsa & Spice (398 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Michelle Lewis

34. Circus Café (392 B’way) 7-10 Tim Wechgelaer, Victorian Fiddle 35. The MINE (388 B’way) 7-10 Dave Berger Quartet & free finger foods, cocoa & cider 36. Borders Building (395 B’way) Outside: 7-9 River of Hope Fellowship Hot Chocolate 37. Impressions (368 B’way) 6-9 Victorian Photo Booth (Outside) 7:00-7:20, 7:40-8 Skidmore Accents 38. Top of Phila Street 8-8:45 John & Orion Kribs, Doug Moody 39. Ben & Jerry’s (corner Putnam & Phila) 7-9 Dan Garcia & Katie Dwyer 40. Esthetiques (361 B’way) 7-9 Elizabeth Huntly, harp 41. Candy Company (5 Washington St.) 6-10 Old Fashioned Hot Roasted Chestnuts 42. Universal Preservation Hall (25 Washington St.) 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 Nacre Dance, three performances: Waltz of the Flowers & Moving Bell Choir, choreography by Beth Fecteau 43. The Gap (341 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Tequila Mockingbirds 44. Eddie Bauer/Symmetry Gallery (outside) (340 B’way) 6-7 Fabulous Friends with Flying Fingers (Assoc. of the Hearing Impaired) 7-9 Pokingbrook Morris Dancers 8:30 Sonneteers 45. Saratoga Arts Center (320 B’way) 6-10 Annual Members’ Show Art Exhibit 6-10 Gingerbread House Display 7-9 Ed Stander, glass player 46. Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino (Congress Park) 6-9 Open 47. Visitor Center (Congress & B’way) 6-9 Northland Newfoundland Club (Live Newfoundland dogs) 6-10 Gingerbread House Display 7-9 Sonny & Perley Duo 6-9:30 Healthy Living giving treats 48. NBT Bank(295 B’way) 7:30-8:30 Choir of St. Peter 49. Spring Street/Putnam Street/ Carousel 6-9:30 Free Trolley Rides from Putnam Street to North Broadway & back 7-9 Greenwich Trash Can Drummers

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2012 Holiday Tree Lighting SARATOGA SPRINGS – It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season around the Spa City, and before you head down to the annual

Festival of Trees event, be sure to stop by Broadway to catch the annual lighting of the city’s downtown Christmas tree. The event is free to

the public and takes place in front of Putnam Wine located at 435 Broadway on Wednesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. sharp. Come by and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be arriving in style by horse-drawn carriage and taking some time from their busy appearance schedule this time of year to attend. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies while Star 101.3 Radio will be playing festive holiday music. The lighting of the tree is considered the official start of the holiday season in Saratoga Springs and precedes the preview reception for the Festival of Trees. The festival opens to the public beginning Thursday, November 29 and continues through December 2.

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RELIGION

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

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Ave. 654-9255; 792-0271 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls 793-3755, AdirondackFM@ nycap.rr.com; www.adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Regina Baird Haag, pastoral minister Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main St., Clifton Park 877-7332 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Cornerstone Community Church Malta Commons 899-7001; mycornerstonechurch.org Associate Pastor Paul Shepherd Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 877-8506, ccorpusc@nycap.rr.com Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m.

The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 695-6069 Rev. Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6081 Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m., coffee served at 9:45 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent Services: Worship service 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 584-9679; 692-7694; usbnc.org. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 885-7312; ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave. 885-6886 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 584-5980 Services: Sunday 6:30, 8 & 10 a.m. Church of Christ at Clifton Park 7 Old Route 146 371-6611; cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7654; ccrc-cpny.org. Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church Routes 50 & 67, Ballston Spa 885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 584-2370; saratogasynagogue.org Services: Saturday 9:30 a.m., Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m., third Friday each month 7:30 p.m. Handicapped Accessible

Eastern Orthodox Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100;xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday: 9:15 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St. 584-6301 Services: Sunday: 11 a.m. First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50) 885-8361; fbcballstonspa.org Services: 10:15 a.m. First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St. 885-5583 Services: Sunday at 10 a.m. Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 p.m. Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street (at intersection of Route 147), Galway 882-6520 www.galway-united-methodistchurch.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9:00 a.m. in July and August) Grace Brethren Church 137 W. Milton Rd., Ballston Spa 587-0649 Rev. Dan Pierce Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Greater Grace Community Church Pastor David Moore 899-7777, thechurch@ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 pm. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor;. Friday 7:30 pm Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10am - Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center 893-7429 Services: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Church Service - 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Highway Tabernacle Church 90 River Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext. 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church 581-2973 Pastor Bonnie Bates Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible New Horizon Church 150 Perry Road Saratoga Springs 587-0711 Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. New Life Fellowship 51 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs 580-1810; newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.-noon Childcare is available at all services. NorthStar Church Shenendehowa High School West Auditorium Clifton Park 371-2811; northstarchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa 583-1002 Services: Sunday: 9 a.m.; Adult Sunday School 9:00; Service 10:30 Coffee & Fellowship in Living Stone Hall; Wednesday: noon potluck luncheon; 1 p.m. choir rehearsal; 2 p.m. Bible Study Group Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church 73 Midline Road Ballston Lake 399-5713 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:15 & 10:15 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church 24 Circular St. Saratoga Springs 584-6091; pnecc.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church 466 Route 32 South 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. Malta Cmns., Ste. 3, Malta 881-1505; riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-2375 Services: Eucharistic Celebrations: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 584-6122 Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. & 5 p.m. St. George's Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-6351; stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 & 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Handicapped accessible St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7411; stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon. Handicapped accessible St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 893-7680; sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com; www.stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 am. Handicapped accessible. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs 584-0904 Services: Saturday 5 p.m. with Holy Communion. Sundays 8:30 & 11 a.m. with Holy Communion. St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta 583-4153 Services: Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. St. Thomas of Canterbury 242 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon st-thomas-of-canterbury.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50 South Saratoga Springs 885-5456; saratogaabundantlife.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular St. Saratoga Springs 526-0773; saratora@aol.com; saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) Rts. 32 and 71 Quaker Springs 587-7477; 399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church Henning Road Saratoga Springs 584-3720; saratogaumc.com. Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs 882-9384; saratogasda.org Services: Sabbath School: 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11:30 a.m. Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 371-7964 Services: Sunday 7:45, 9 & 10:45 a.m.; Acts II Contempory 10:45 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church Rock City Road Rock City Falls 885-4794 Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St. Saratoga Springs 584-3122 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Temple Sinai 509 Broadway Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Friday 8 p.m. Oneg Sabbat Saturday 10:30 a.m. Oneg Sabbat Handicapped accessible The Salvation Army Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave. Saratoga Springs 584-1640; Mail-P.O. Box 652 Captain Aaron A. Boone, Sr.; Captain Amber S. Boone Commanding Officers/Ministers Services: Sunday School 10 a.m.; Praise & Worship 11 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Rd. Gansevoort 584-9107 tumcwilton.com Rev. Patti Molik-Pastor Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway 584-1555; uusaratoga.org Services, Nursery Care, and Religious Education: Sundays 10 a.m. Youth Group: Sundays 11:30 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Ave. 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd. 882-9874 westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg, Pastor Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Rd, Wilton 583-2736; wiltonbaptist@gmail.com; wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday Service 11 a.m.

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Girl Scouts’ Open House & Community Service Day The Saratoga area Girl Scouts will be hosting a Holiday Open House & Community Service Day on Saturday, December 1, from 1–3p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the H. Dutcher Community Room. Girl Scout Troops from the Saratoga area welcome all girls from kindergarten through 12th grade, including girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts, to join them with their parent or troop. There will be many activities including holiday crafts, make a card to send to a soldier or senior, add a link in their paper chain to decorate a holiday tree. There will also be holiday caroling and refreshments. Please bring a can of food to fill the boxes around their Holiday tree and menorah. Food will be donated to help stock the local food banks in Wilton and the EOC for the holidays. Local Author Pens Animal Story Book “Whiskers and Tales” is a recently published book written by local writer Jill D. Sweet. It is a book of short essays that first appeared as columns on the Pet Page of Saratoga Today. The stories, written for all ages, are about service dogs, family pets, and animal shelters. Many are appropriate for parents to read aloud to their young children. Illustrations are by local artist, Mary Jane Kotsi. Animal characters featured in the stories include a service dog named Moses, an elderly retired service dog named Vida and Jessie, a smart youthful rescued herding dog with an abundance of energy. There is also the story about Sully, a particularly mischievous tiger cat and Magic, a rescued feline who is aloof but sweet. Published by Troy Book Makers and priced at $20, this book makes a wonderful holiday gift for any animal lover. Sweet and her dog, Moses will be at Impressions on November 23 from 2–4 p.m. and at Dawgdom on November 24 from 2–4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.), and the Estherville Animal Sanctuary. Call for Entries for Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show

that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are being sought. All entries to the show must be photographs that have been taken somewhere at the Preserve & Park. The entry deadline is November 26 and up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes for the following categories; Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner Blue butterfly, and Best under13. Entries should be submitted via email to info@wiltonpreserve.org with the following information; attached photograph files saved as jpeg or pdf, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13, and which category or categories the photograph would be entered in. Only photographs that are mounted and ready-to-hang will be hung in the show. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Selections from the entries will be done the week of November 26 and notifications made by Friday, November 30. Once notified, all photographs for the show must be delivered, ready-to-hang by December 7. The selected photographs will be on display from December 11 to April 1 at the office located at 80 Scout Road in Gansevoort. There will be an opening reception at the annual Holiday Gathering following the annual meeting on Tuesday, December 11 at 6 p.m. First Night Saratoga 5K Run The 15th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by Saratoga Arts, will be held on Monday, December 31, at 5:30 p.m. The race is limited to 1,500 registrants. Awards are given to the top three male and female, plus age category awards. All finishers will receive a First Night commemorative medal. Registration fee is $22 by November 23, and $30 after November 23. Register online at www.saratogaarts.org for further information, call (518) 584-4132. St. Peter's Academy Class of ’63 Reunion A 50th reunion is planned for September 28, 2013, so be sure to save the date. More information will follow as the event is firmed up. Please send your contact information to one of the following: annob113@aol.com; pamlollias@yahoo.com; jert5491@hotmail.com Holiday Shoppe A crafters’ marketplace at the Olde Flax Mill Gallery will feature a gathering of crafter tables in the gallery space. The annual marketplace is the ideal place to find unique, affordable, one-of-a-kind crafted works for Christmas, hostess and New Year’s gifts. Fresh local evergreen wreaths will also be available.

Watch skilled artisans work their fine crafts: traditional rug-hookers, knitters, basket weavers, potters, woodworkers, mosaicists, fiber and fabric artisans and more. The Holiday Shoppe will be for the next three weekends beginning Saturday, December 1. Saturdays are from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays are from 10a.m. – 1p.m. For more information call the gallery at (518) 695-5534. The gallery is located at 88 Broad Street, Schuylerville . Snow Ball Dinner & Dance The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Springs Hospital will host their annual Snow Ball Dinner & Dance on Saturday, December 1, at the Hall of Springs. This year’s theme is “Dream South Beach” and dress is Miami Chic. Tickets are $125 per person and include an open bar, dinner buffet, and dancing to the music of Grand Central Station. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital. Contact Barbara Ferraro at (518) 5830417 for tickets. Shirt Factory Artist Open House The Shirt Factory Artist's Association presents its 11th Annual Holiday Open House, Friday through Sunday, November 23, 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to win a “Shopper's Advantage Basket” valued at $500. For every $25 spent Shirt Factory shoppers will receive a chance toward the drawing of a gift basket. Many of the inhouse studios and shops will offer holiday discounts, special sales, and demonstrations throughout the weekend. The Shirt Factory is a community of Artisans, Craftspeople, Healers and Professionals located in the historic Shirt Factory Building on Lawrence and Cooper Streets in Glens Falls. For directions or more information visit the website www.shirtfactorygf.com or call (518) 907-4478. Help for Lake Village Festival of Trees The Village of Round Lake is seeking tree decorators and cookie bakers for the Round Lake Village Festival of Trees. The festival will take place November 30 through December 2. Call (518) 885-3627 for more information. Singles Holiday Party Parents Without Partners and Single Parents of the Capital District is sponsoring their annual Singles Holiday Party on Saturday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at The Edison Club in Rexford. Admission is $22 and includes hot and cold appetizers, desserts, coffee, dancing and music by the best local DJ – JC Kelleher Entertainment. There will be a cash bar as well as a silent auction with great gifts and prizes. For more information call (518) 348-2062 or visit their website at www.meetup.com/PWP796. Advance reservations only and the deadline is November 26.

Holidays Schedule for Crafters The Wednesday Crafters at Simpson UMC, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls follows the Ballston Spa School District schedule and so will not meet on November 21 or December 26, or on school closing days. Meetings will resume on Wednesday, January 9, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All crafters and hobbyists are invited to bring their latest project and drop in any time. No ability level, attendance, or church affiliation required. Bring a bag lunch or partake our light refreshments. Stay an hour or the day, whatever works for your schedule. Any questions, please contact Laura at (518) 885-5286 or lauraviolet@nycap.rr.com. After The Fire After The Fire's monthly meeting will be Tuesday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington St. in Ballston Spa. New members are always needed, and are welcome to attend a meeting, find out more about the organization, and see how to help neighbors in need. Anyone planning to attend a meeting should call first to assure that there is no change in meeting schedule. After The Fire helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. The group is comprised entirely of volunteers and exists totally on donations. They provide families with personal care items, clothing, a night's lodging at a participating hotel/motel, informational material, emotional support, etc. For more additional information, please leave a message at (518) 4354571. Make your own Christmas Tree Make your own ceramic Christmas tree in the Adult & Senior Center’s Ceramic Class. The traditional style tree is 13” tall with a base, colored lights and a star on top. After cleaning your greenware tree, it is kiln-fired and ready for you to glaze and decorate. The ceramic class meets every Wednesday from 12–2 p.m. and Friday from 10–12 p.m. Expect to attend about 3–4 classes to complete the project. Members pay a one-time fee of $35 and non-members pay $50. Fee includes tree, two firings, glazes, bulbs, light kit and instruction. Sign-up is required so trees can be ordered in time for the holidays. Call (518) 584-1621 for more information. Community Bingo Community Bingo will be held every Monday at the Elks Lodge Community Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and games will begin at 7 p.m. There will be sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and weekly special available from 5 p.m. on. There will be 17 regular games and two cover-all specials, as well as two different bell jar games. The community center is located at 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call (518) 584-2585.

upcoming town meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 11/27: Public Hearings, 7 p.m. 11/27: Town Board & Special Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 11/29: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 11/26: Village Board, 7:30 p.m. Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 11/27: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 12/03: Town Board, 7 p.m. Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 11/29: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 11/26: Planning Board Workshop, 5 p.m. 11/27: Recreation Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 11/28: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Saratoga: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 12/06: Town Board Pre-Agenda Meeting, 7 p.m. 12/10: Town Board, 7 p.m. Village of Schuylerville: 35 Spring Street 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 12/03: Village Board, 6:30 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 66 East St., Riverside Mechanicville, NY 12118 www.stillwaterny.org 11/26: Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 12/06: Town Board, 7:30 p.m. 12/06: Public Hearings – Zoning and Ethics, 7 p.m. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors: 40 McMaster St, #1 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 885-2240 www.saratogacountyny.gov

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events Thursday, November 22 11th Annual Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot Saratoga Springs City Hall 8:30 a.m. Each year on Thanksgiving morning thousands of runners (and walkers) congregate in Saratoga Springs to race in the annual Turkey Trot race which benefits the Christopher Dailey Foundation. There is no day-of registration, but there is a last chance to register on November 21 from 4–8 p.m. at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel. Entry fees are nonrefundable and each runner will receive a Turkey Trot T-Shirt. Registration fee is $2. For more information call (518) 581-1328.

19th Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner Union Firehouse Milton Avenue Ballston Spa 12 – 4 p.m. Come join our community, friends and family. Sponsored by the community. No cost. All are welcome.

Friday, November 23 16th Annual Price

Chopper Capital Holiday Lights Albany’s Washington Park, (enter at Madison and New Scotland Ave.) Nov. 23 – Jan. 4. Lights will open nightly at 6 p.m. for a glowing celebration. More than 125 illuminated displays throughout the historic park.

Holiday Open House at the Shirt Factory November 23–25 Corner of Lawrence & Cooper St., Glens Falls. Join us for our biggest open house of the year. A festive showcase of all the Shirt Factory’s artists, shops, galleries, and services, and guest artists lining the hallways. Perfect for holiday shopping!

Saturday, November 24 DanceFlurry Saratoga Contradance First Baptist Church 45 Washington Street Saratoga Springs Contras, squares, and couples dances 8-11 p.m. (lesson for beginners at 7:30), Saturday, November 24. Caller Ted Crane with music by Eric Buddington & Friends. All dances taught, newcomers welcome. No need to bring your own partner. (Wear sneakers or other soft-soled shoes only, please.) Adults $10, students $7, children under 15, $6 For more information call (518) 899-0105. or www.danceflurry.org.

37th Annual Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs City Center. The Annual Craft Fair to benefit Saratoga Center for the Family’s programs and services. Traditional items sold at the fair include pottery, ceramics, jewelry, homemade food items and much more.

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Holiday One Stop Shopping

Coffee & Trains

Schuylerville Community Theater’s memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Featuring your direct sales companies like Avon, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Miche, Pampered Chef, Initials Inc., Partylite, Thirty One, Stella & Dot. Free to the public. Many cash & carry items available. Raffles, refreshments & fun. Bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Franklin Community Center and receive a free raffle ticket. For more information call (518) 8799819.

Dickens Holiday Fesitval Longfellows Inn and Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shop for the holidays in the English Market, enjoy one day only Dickens Deals, food sampling, photos with Santa, strolling carolers and Dickens characters in Victorian setting. Bring an unwrapped toy or canned good for those in need. Admission $8. Children under 8 free. (25 percent goes to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation).

Monday, November 26 Singles Holiday Party – Parents Without Partners Registration Deadline 11/26. Start the season off right. Meet up and party with singles (age 3060) as Parents Without Partners and Single Parents of the Capital District sponsor their Singles Holiday Party. Saturday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m at the Edison Club, Rexford. Admission is $22, includes hot and cold appetizers, dessert, coffee, dancing, and music by the best local DJ, JC of JC Kelleher Entertainment. Cash bar, silent auction and great gifts and prizes too. For more information call (518) 348-2062.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Wilton Square (near mall). Grab a coffee or snack at Starbucks, then meet us at the train table in the children’s section. This is a great outing for babies and toddlers. For more information visit togatots.com.

Wednesday, November 28 Saratoga Tree Lighting Downtown Saratoga Springs. 7 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Clause, caroling, hot chocolate & cookies, fun for children of all ages.

Thursday, November 29 Victorian Streetwalk Downtown Saratoga Springs 6–10 p.m. The Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk is a holiday event that can’t be missed. As you walk the sidewalks of downtown Saratoga you will see carolers and entertainers in period costumes. Kids can visit Santa and adults can enjoy the decorations at The Festival of Trees.

Festival of Trees November 29 – December 2. Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Springs Festival of Trees is a fun-filled event and craft fair that is great for kids and adults alike, putting spirit of Christmas in everyone’s heart. Walk amid hundreds of beautifully twinkling trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items on display for visitors to purchase or simply admire. Santa himself will also be stopping by from time to time for pictures. Visit: www.saratogafestivaloftrees.com.

6 p.m. Corner of Route 29 & 32 in Schuylerville.

Upcoming Events The Saratoga Area Girl Scouts Holiday Open House & Community Service Day Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, 1-3 p.m. Saratoga Area Girl Scout Troops welcome all girls from kindergarten through 12th grade, including girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts, to join uswith their parent or troop. We will have many fun activities including: Holiday, Crafts, Refreshments, Holiday Carols, Make a card to send to a soldier or senior, Add a link in our paper chain to decorate the tree. *Please bring a can of food to donate to help stock the local food banks (Wilton and EOC) for the Holidays.

Farmers’ Markets Saratoga Springs Division Street Elementary School Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org

Burnt Hills / Ballston Lake Corner of Lake Hill Rd. and Route 50 Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Movie Review Wreck-It Ralph

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Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a role you never wanted to play? Constantly subjected to scorn and ridicule simply for performing the only task available to you? What if you could change that? Fix-it Felix Jr. has been a popular game in Litvak’s for years. The hero and titular character, Felix (voiced by Jack McBrayer) has a magic hammer that can repair any damage done by the game’s villain, Ralph. When the game is over, Felix is given a medal while Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) is tossed off the roof by the tenants of the building he failed to destroy. When the arcade closes and the game is turned off, Ralph returns to his home atop a garbage heap in the nearby dump. For recreation, he visits Tapper’s, a vintage game that assigns the player the role of a bartender. Also, upon our introduction to the story, Ralph makes his first visit to a support group for video game villains. Among the villains in attendance at Bad-Anon, we see M. Bison and Zangief from Street Fighter (voiced by Gerald C. Rivers and director Rich Moore respectively), a ghost from Pac-Man (voiced by Kevin Deters), and a zombie (Raymond Persi). During that meeting, he announces he no longer wants to be a bad guy. With the 30th anniversary of Fix-it Felix Jr., the tenants throw a party and “forget” to invite Ralph. Ralph crashes the party, in every sense of the word, and leaves soon after. Before he’s left, he vows to return with a medal, something denied him by Felix and the tenants of the building he destroys. He seizes the opportunity to travel to a new game, a first-person shooter game called Hero’s Duty, when a character from that game passes out in the bathroom. While at the center of Hero’s Duty, Ralph is overwhelmed by the violence in modern games and refuses to heed the orders of his superior, Sergeant Calhoun (voiced by Jane Lynch). Once the arcade closes and the game ends, Ralph decides to forego the usual hurdles of Hero’s Duty and steal the medal typically awarded to the winner. After stealing the medal and, unwittingly, bringing a menacing enemy insect known as a Cy-bug with him, Ralph heads to the kart-racing game Sugar Rush. It’s there that he encounters the perpetually glitchy and terminally annoying

At The Movies With Trey Roohan

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

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Vanellope von Schweetz (voiced by Sarah Silverman). Despite the initial friction, Ralph and Vanellope (Silverman) bond over their shared status as outcasts. There is, of course, more to the story including Felix’s pursuit of Ralph into the various other games and his budding romance with the no-nonsense Sergeant Calhoun, the true origin of Silverman’s character, and an eventual revolt in the world of Sugar Rush. All of it, and I do mean all of it, had me riveted. I will say that, as a fan of old-style video games, I would’ve preferred seeing the character of Ralph travel to more than just the two different games besides his. Regardless of my criticisms, Wreck-It Ralph is hilariously entertaining and fun for viewers of all ages. Check it out. (7.8/10) For comments and questions, contact me at movies@roohanrealty.com.

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FOOD Almost Healthy Hollandaise Sauce: A Versatile Treat for any Season Week of November 21 - November 29, 2012

Ingredients Ingredients marked * are available at the Saratoga Springs Farmers’ Market. This recipe makes two to four servings. 1 whole egg* 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus 1 extra tsp. ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. cornstarch (optional) 1 tsp. lemon juice (or more to taste) Zest of half a lemon (optional) Does the thought of making traditional Julia Child-style Hollandaise sauce make you shudder? Do you fear ending up with a scramble of egg and butter or just a lumpy mess? The instructions from the classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking would have a person whisking melted butter with more butter together with butter, butter and more butter, drop by drop into warmed egg yolks until the emulsion simply can’t hold anymore.

Well you can go ahead and forget that tradition. This fool-proof and (somewhat) more healthful variation uses a whole egg, and replaces half the butter with olive oil. The egg white in this recipe helps the sauce become more stable than the fragile emulsion of only egg yolk and butter on butter on butter. The truly timid can add a quarter teaspoon of cornstarch to the egg, along with the salt and lemon juice.

Variations to the finished sauce: Add a teaspoon of your favorite herbs*, minced. Add a tablespoon of salted capers, rinsed of all salt, and coarsely chopped. Excellent with Pura Vida fish fillets*. Fold in a quarter cup of whipped Battenkill Valley Creamery* heavy cream for sauce mousseline. Add grated or zested orange rind and a tablespoon of orange juice.

The Luxury of Leftovers

Andrew Marshall Saratoga TODAY

Hello, my foodie friends! Since he started writing his column “Compliments to the Chef,” our foodie friend John Reardon has been dishing out tips, tricks and all sorts of helpful cooking advice. He’s been awful busy with his store along Broadway getting ready for the big day, so I’ve decided to step in and talk to you about my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. While far from what you’d consider an expert, I can be pretty handy in the kitchen, too. Especially when it comes to my absolute favorite part about Thanksgiving: the leftovers.

Depending on the size of your family, and how much has been cooked for that particular meal, the amount of leftovers can vary. Some hosts try to give as much as they can to their guests before they leave. While that’s a nice gesture and all, my family (at least at my behest) tends to horde their leftovers to ensure upward of a week of good eats. While it can be great to relive the Thanksgiving experience and fix yourself a traditional plate of turkey and side dishes, the real beauty of leftovers is getting creative with your ingredients. Why not start with a layer of mashed potatoes, followed by gravy, stuffing, turkey and a dollop of cranberry sauce on top to give the illusion of a savory leftover sundae? Turkey sandwiches are a staple of any cadre of leftover meals, but have you ever considered combining the leftover cranberry sauce with mayonnaise to add some zip to your sandwich?

Mashed potatoes can be transformed into crispy potato pancakes in as little as a half hour, by combining an egg, about a quarter cup of flour and a greased frying pan. Just mix the ingredients together, season to taste, preheat your skillet and make sure the mixture isn’t too thin. Voila, potato pancakes. Thanksgiving is a time of comforting reflection, spent with family, friends and neighbors alike. Whatever you do this turkey day, take a moment to appreciate all you have and think of those who may be less fortunate. We here at Saratoga TODAY wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving. And remember... “Life happens in the kitchen” From, John, Paula and Andrew (P.S. John will be back next week!)

Instructions Have in reserve a large bowl of cold water, to rescue the sauce if necessary. See below. Beat the egg, salt, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest and optional corn starch, thoroughly in a shallow bowl with a whisk. Add the teaspoon of cold butter, but don’t mix. Melt the 2 tbsp. of butter and the olive oil in a small sauce pan and keep warm. In another small sauce pan, heat about half an inch of water to a simmer. Set the bowl with the egg mixture on the sauce pan, making sure the bowl covers the pan, but

does not touch the water. Whisk until the egg begins to heat and the butter melts. Then gradually pour in the oil-butter mixture, whisking the entire time. The mixture will become frothy at first, and then will thicken as it heats. If you see any signs of lumps or curdling, immediately set the hot bowl into the larger bowl of cold water, and whisk in a bit of cold butter or lemon juice. If the sauce is too thick, add a little heavy cream or half and half. Serve on broccoli, baked or grilled fish or, of course, Eggs Benedict.

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National Museum of Dance Completes Expansion of Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing, Offers New Winter Hours by Chelsea DiSchiano Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS – After receiving a grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust in 2010, the National Museum of Dance was able to open a children’s wing for the benefit of families who visit the museum. An additional grant provided this year has allowed the museum to complete the expansion and add improvements to the Children’s Wing, which will offer “Saturday Play Days” this winter season. The grant provided a 225square foot addition to the space, an expanded entranceway, and upgrades to the facilities preexisting fixtures and décor. “We needed more room,” said

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Sarah Hall Weaver, assistant director at the National Museum of Dance. “[The expansion] really opened up the room and gave more play space for the children. Kids want to run around, and the added footage has definitely been better for that.” Weaver said the Children’s Wing offers several different components for the enjoyment of both visitors and kids. A special section of the wing called the Kids’ Gallery actually hosts exhibits from children in the kindergarten through 12th grade ranges in the Saratoga Springs community. The museum plans to present many more arts exhibitions during the 2013 season. Any interested teachers, groups or individuals in grades K-12 are welcome to complete an application for future exhibitions on the museum’s website. “We work with local schools and art clubs, and do our own projects from time to time,” Weaver said. “Students can exhibit their artwork in a real museum, and it gives them great experiences and helps them look forward to a future career in art.” Other components the Kids’ Gallery offers are coloring sheets and interactive arts and crafts projects that the kids can work on. The wing also offers a general playroom, video monitor, a DVD library for individuals who missed a live performance of

something but still want to see it, balance toys, books and a costume and stage area. “All of these toys and activities are the kind that really instigate movement and inspire the kids to dance around,” Weaver said. Weaver also added that the Children’s Wing is a great way to get kids moving in an age where most of their toys or games keep them sitting down instead of out and about. “People are always looking for things to do with their kids that keep them moving,” Weaver said. “In this day and age, kids have games with technology, but when you want to go out and do something with them, it can be hard to find things that are engaging. There is something more dynamic about [the Children’s Wing]— it’s nice to move around and do things.” Due to the popularity of the Children’s Wing, the museum now offers a PlayPass membership that allows repeat visitors to come as much as they want without having to pay the same fee every time. The regular admission rates are: supervising adults are free, children ages four and up are $3 each, and children ages three and under are free. PlayPass membership holders also receive unlimited admission for the visiting child and an accompanying adult. Weaver said the supervising adults can change—one week a

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grandparent can take the child in, while the next week a babysitter can—as long as it is with the same child. While the museum typically closes public admissions from November through March in order to change out large, seasonallyrotating exhibitions, it is now offering Saturday Play Days, which will welcome guests for the exclusive use of the Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing (all other exhibits will be closed). Starting November 30, the Children’s Wing will be open for use on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Upstate New York can get pretty cramped during the winter, so I think families really like to come here, whether it’s once a week or once or twice a month,” Weaver said. “We want people to keep having a good time in there. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99 South Broadway inside Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. For more information about exhibits and upcoming events at the museum, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225. Check the museum’s website for holiday closings and inclement weather closings.

Mimosa Gallery Seeking Work for Annual Exhibit SARATOGA SPRINGS – Mimosa Gallery, located at 489 Broadway Saratoga Springs, has announced a Call For Entries for an upcoming show. Each year the gallery features an exhibit of small works, titled 10"x10"=$100. Owner Michelle LaLonde states that "we are proud that this will be our fifth "10x10=$100”exhibit. Over the years, it has proved to be a favorite of both artists and our customers. The show will take place January 5 - February 17, 2013." Artists interested in submitting work for consideration are asked to follow these guidelines: Work must be 10"x10" or smaller and sell for $100 or less. Work must be submitted for consideration via email or by appointment and must have been completed in the past 12 months.

Painting, sketch, monotype, photography, sculpture, collage, and ceramics are accepted mediums. The deadline for entry is December 15. Artists should contact Mimosa Gallery at (518) 5831163 or mimosagallery@yahoo.com for more information.

Nacre Dance Company offers Humphrey technique Master Class in Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS – Nacre Dance Company will offer a Master Class with visiting artist, Merril Doty, on Saturday, December 8 from 9:30 -11 a.m. at Myers Center for Dance, located at 153 Regent Street in Saratoga Springs. Merril is an established member of the Doris Humphrey Institute and performer with MOMENTA in Oak Park, Illinois. Merril will be in residence with Nacre to re-stage the classic Humphrey pieces,

Water Study (1928) and Valse Caprice (1919), which will be performed throughout Nacre’s spring concert series. This class, which is open to intermediate modern dancers, will explore the Humphrey technique. There is a participation fee of $15/person or $10 for students. For additional information on this class, please visit our website at www.nacredance.com or email Beth@Nacredance.com.

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Skidmore College Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Photo provided

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce its fall 2012 mainstage production, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare, directed by Doug Seldin. Performances began the weekend of November 16-18 and will continue on November 29-

December 2. All shows are in the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater at 8 p.m. except Sunday matinees, which take place at 2 p.m. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, but the play is much more than a light, exuberant farce. Mortals, mechanicals, fairies and enchanted lovers combine to fill this Shakespearean favorite with humor, magic and erotic love. Four lovelorn young people encounter quarrelsome fairy royalty in magical woods. Add to this a troupe of travelling amateur actors and a bit of fairy dust and the result is cosmically comic, playful, and dark. From Director Doug Seldin: “All Shakespeare plays begin, or quickly reveal, a world in chaos and for the rest of the play the characters attempt to find their way out of that madness. In tragedies, balance is restored through death and dowfall, while comedies find resolution through union (often in the form of marriage) and the creation of new life. So the questions became: what is the chaos? What is off-balanced about this Athenian world? Through our rehearsal process, a company of exceptional Skidmore actors and designers play within the whole of the human experience, from the pits

of despair to the highest peaks of joy and back again, with the hope of creating a story that allows both love and reason to finally find their way into harmony.” For reservations, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439 or email boxoffice@skidmore.edu. Tickets are $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. For group sales, contact Kathy Mendenhall at (518) 580-5431 or kmendenh@skidmore.edu. About The Skidmore College Department of Theater: The Skidmore Theater Department is a pre-professional program that offers students the opportunity to pursue the serious study of the theater arts within a liberal arts setting. Courses within the department afford training in the basic demands of the discipline— physical and vocal control, technique in acting and directing, technical and design skills—as well as the opportunity for advanced study, practical production experience, study abroad, and off-campus internships. The college liberal arts requirements help the student to understand the moral, intellectual, and political context in which any artist practices.

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Franklin Micare Trio, 8:30 pm

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@ jp bruno’s - 745.1180

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Alexis Haluska & Darlingside, 8 pm

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Stray Dogs, 9 pm @ the parting glass - 583.1916

Just Nate, 9 pm @ primelive ultra lounge - 583.4563

@ caffè lena - 583.0022

Franklin Micare Duo, 7 pm @ druther’s - 306.5275

Frankie Lessard, 9 pm @ gaffney’s - 587.7359

New York Players, 9:30 pm @ vapor - 792.8282

Saturday, 11/24: Out of the Box, 8 pm @ 9 Maple Ave - 583.2582

Maurizio and Chapman, 7 pm @ bailey’s - 583.6060

Spoiler, 7 pm @ bentley’s - 899.4300

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Saratoga Springs Varsity Boys Basketball’s Fresh Start With a new coach and returning players, the Blue Streak varsity looks to rebound from underwhelming 5-14 season. by Andrew Marshall

Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Heading into his first season at the helm of the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks varsity basketball team, Coach Jack Brock is optimistic that the team can improve upon last year’s 5-14 record. He’s hoping they can get started right away as the team opens their season November 30 at home against Glens Falls. “We’d like to improve on our record, that’s a definite,” said Brock. Brock spent last season coaching the junior varsity team and applied for the varsity job after it was posted following the 20112012 season, like all sports positions are. Since Brock was already an employee of the school district as a physical education teacher at Geyser Road Elementary, and his predecessor Frank Mahoney was not, a stipulation in the teachers’ contract with the district necessitated the change. Despite the change at the top, Brock is confident the team will show improvement. “We’ve got a real good solid core of returning kids,” said Brock. “Nick Smith, John Rach and our big guys underneath. I hate to single anybody out because we always think ‘team.’ We have some real strong leaders here.” Brock mentions the leadership of the recently-voted captain of the team, the 5-foot-11-inch senior guard Jason Martinez, referring to him as a “field general.”

“Whether he’s on the bench or he’s on the court, he’s just gives 100 percent. He’s a heck of a leader.” The coach was again quick to return to the idea that they need to play less like a group of players and more like a team. “We’re going to build on working together as a team with 15 guys all working hard and so far that’s been going great.” The Blue Streaks won’t have to wait long to show the rest of the Suburban Council what they can do. They open with two home games against local rivals, with Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake visiting on December 7 and the always competitive Shenendehowa Plainsmen coming to town December 11. Brock points to their first road game December 14 against Shaker as a tough challenge early on in the season. In his estimation, there won’t be any easy wins coming in their conference this season. “Anybody in the Suburban Council will challenge us. When I used to coach, it used to be you could pick out half the games and think we had a real good chance of winning those ball games. Now

when you look at the schedule, there are just no weak teams out there,” said Brock. “Even these single-A teams are going to be a challenge.” The team’s make up is smaller, athletic players. Despite the lack of size in the front court, their coach believes that the team’s speed is the key to victory. “We’re very up tempo. We’ve got to be,” said Brock. “Today everybody tries to run an up tempo offense but I think the crew we have here is going to excel within a faster offense. The only problem is calming your players down once you see what you aren’t getting out of it. If you don’t have it, then you have to scale it back and run a set offense.” “We are definitely small,” said Brock. “We’re going to have to win games with speed and endurance.” Joining Brock this season as an assistant coach is none other than Saratoga Today’s own Damian Fantauzzi. The coach brings an old school mentality and tons of experience to a team who is sure to face a certain amount of adversity this season.

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“Damian adds experience,” said Brock. “He’s got 30 years of coaching experience and another

10 years of playing experience. He and I go a long ways back. When I first came to Saratoga Springs, I was his assistant.” “I was a lousy assistant, too. I had been a head coach for a while and thought it would be an easy transition and it wasn’t. He had enough of me after a couple years,” Brock said with a laugh. For now, Brock has a team of returning players and a chance to bring Saratoga Springs basketball out of the Suburban Council’s cellar after a tough season.

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Skidmore student-athletes take plunge for Special Olympics LAKE GEORGE – Skidmore College student-athletes took part in the Polar Plunge at Lake George this past weekend to help raise money for the Special Olympics of NY. Skidmore raised $1,000 through a bake sale and online donations. Freshman softball player May-Lin McEvoy ($450) and men’s soccer freshman Tim Sullivan ($280) were the top two fundraisers.

Special Olympics New York has over 55,000 athletes training and competing year-round in 22 Olympic-style sports. Our athletes and our caregivers are NEVER CHARGED to participate! It costs $400 to support training and competition for one athlete for one sports season with all the money raised going to support Special Olympics athletes.

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A Letter to the Editor: I’m reading the numerous tributes to my best friend, Raymond Waldron, that point out his acts of volunteerism and community service. I didn’t see any mention of his wife Carol’s participation. She also volunteered for the “Meals on Wheels” program, cared for the sick and needy along with many other activities with the same selflessness displayed by her late husband. I would also like to bring to your attention Ray’s achievements as a three-sport athlete. Surely, he was one of the finest in the history of all of Saratoga County. Ray first appeared on the sports scene in the spring of 1946 as an eighth grade student playing in the men’s fast-pitch softball league in his native Mechanicville. In the fall of that year, the 14-year-old freshman ended the season as the starting halfback for the Mechanicville Red Raiders varsity football program. In his senior year, he concluded an outstanding career on the gridiron by being named as a first team halfback on the very first all-area television team selected by WGY. Players from all Section II schools (about 30) were considered when selecting the team. Ray wasn’t just a football player, as his baseball skills were practically legendary. From the time he doubled in his first plate appearance as a high school freshman, he led the Red Raiders baseball program to two Section II titles in 1949 and 1950. He excelled on offense at second base and showed great skills running the base paths. In a memorable 3-0 win over Hudson in 1949 championship game, Ray produced three hits off the undefeated Dave Trowbridge, who would go on to pitch in the major leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers and won a World Series game versus the New York Yankees in 1956. He was a three-sport captain for the Raiders and an allconference guard in basketball and was selected as the original Mr. Red Raider. When Ray returned from U.S. Army combat service in the Korean War, he attended Ithaca College. He was the captain of the freshman and baseball squads. Unfortunately, ankle and knee injuries ended his active sports career at the time. In all his athletic activities, he displayed the same intensity, dedication and competitiveness he would later bring to his coaching and administrative assignments. I know Ray fought courageously during his battle with cancer over the last two years. He stoically endured the pain and as a devout convert was ready to meet his God. We all miss him very much. The words best describing him in all aspects of his life are those captioned under his photograph in his Halfmoon yearbook. “Equaled by few, excelled by none.” Rest in peace, Ray.

- Tom Nolan

Ray while a member of the Mechanicville Red Raiders football team in 1949.

Ray (at left) presenting the “Mr. Red Raider” title to his successor, Jack “Jasper” Nolan in the spring of 1951.

Taken following an upset of undefeated Hudson, Ray (second from the right, in uniform) poses with his football coach, Ted Weigle, baseball coach Carl Hickey and basketball assistant coach Bill Kalbaugh.

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