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Volume 8 • Issue 47 • November 27 – December 5, 2013

Urgent, Emergent, or Emergency? Where to Go When Things Go Wrong...

by Megin Potter For Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA — It’s been a busy holiday, it’s late, and now you’re getting a persistent pain in your chest. Is it indigestion from all that rich food, or could it be something else? You’ve made the decision to see a doctor and get it checked out, but your regular physician is away on vacation, so now what? There are three walk-in healthcare facilities located within a 10-mile radius of downtown Saratoga Springs where no appointments are needed. Choosing the appropriate one involves assessing your symptoms while factoring in the time of day and estimating your initial cost. “Emergency room visits typically have the highest insurance co-pays,” said Dr. Timothy Brooks, Saratoga Hospital Medical Director. But making the wrong choice can be a costly mistake, he said. People with serious conditions hoping to save money have driven past Saratoga Hospital’s Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Room on Church Street to be treated by the Urgent Care at Wilton Medical Arts on Route 50. Once they were assessed however, they had to be transferred to the emergency room after all. See Walk-In Healthcare pg. 9

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Becoming Homeless in Saratoga Springs

by Barry Potoker For Saratoga TODAY

27th Annual Victorian Streetwalk Complete Guide and Map.

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SAR ATO GA SPRINGS — Barry Potoker, Executive Director of Saratoga Builders Association, was a participant in “A Day Without A Home” on Wednesday, November 20 sponsored by the Saratoga County Housing Committee which commemorated Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. He was given the profile of “Eric” See A Day pg. 7

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A Night On The Polar Express Photo by Deborah Neary.

If you missed this train,no worries. The Polar Express will be running through December 29. For exact schedules and ticket information visit www.SaratogaPolarExpressRide.com.

Week of November 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 5, 2013 Joshua A. Coe, 38, of Woodlawn Avenue in Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 19 and charged with third degree criminal mischief and an open container. He was arrested after allegedly damaging the windows of an automobile. Chantel V. Sontag, 19, of Grove Place in Schenectady, was arrested on November 21 and charged with petit larceny. Tasham Harris, 20, of Cheltingham Road in Schenectady, was arrested on November 21 and charged with petit larceny. Kashay Irving, 21, of Albany Street in Schenectady, was arrested on November 21 and charged with petit larceny. Sontag, Harris and Irving allegedly stole about $400 in merchandise from Kohls. The property was recovered Scott T. Lisinicchia, 48, of Maple Avenue in Stillwater, was arrested on November 22 and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana and improper equipment (obstructed view/rear by object) following a traffic stop. Craig Allen Chamberlin, 34, of Applegreen Lane in Lakeway, Texas was arrested on November 22 and charged with DWI, refusing a prescreen test and improper equipment. Kennedy Orende, 33, of Woods Hollow in Clifton Park, was arrested on November 23 and

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charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and driving the wrong way down a one way street following a traffic stop.

assault and third degree attempted robbery for incidents that occurred on November 22. Sentencing is set for January 17.

Sean P. Doyle, 43, of State Seal Drive in Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 23 and charged with failure to signal a turn at least 100 feet prior, DWI, BAC more than .08 percent and aggravated driving while intoxicated. Doyle was arrested following a traffic stop.

Matthew W. Just, 31, was sentenced to five years probation on November 22 for criminal contempt in the first degree. Just pled to the charge September 27 after his arrest on July 28.

Robert J. Blanchard, 20, of Waterbury Street in Saratoga Springs, was arrested on November 23 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and failure to stop at a stop sign following a traffic stop. Perun Kovacevic, 21, of 68th Street in Forest Hills was arrested November 24 and charged with DWI, BAC more than .08 percent, failure to keep right, failure to comply with lawful order of the police and failure to signal a turn, following a traffic stop. Melissa Rose Joyal, 25, of Catherine Street in Saratoga Springs was arrested November 24 and charged with consumption of alcoholic beverages, DWI, leaving the scene of an auto accident. Robert C. Weatherly, 29, of Walworth Street in Saratoga Springs pled to the charges of second degree attempted

Renee A. Miller, 30, of Center Street in Hoosick Falls, was sentenced to five years probation and restitution of $2,955 on November 22. Miller was arrested May 24 for criminal possession of a forged instrument. Karl W. Kimball, 47, of Rock City Road in Ballston Spa, pled to the charge of first degree sexual abuse on November 22. He was arrested for the charge March 8. His sentencing is scheduled for January 17. Willie E. Speed, 45, of Bluff Avenue in Schenectady, pled to the charge of DWI on November 22. He was arrested for the charge on June 12 and is scheduled for sentencing on January 17. Samantha L. Sommerman, 33, of Lewis Road in Ballston Spa was setneced to five years probation and restitution of $11,181.50 on November 21, after pleading to the charge of fourth degree grand larceny. She was arrested for the charge on March 3.

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Malta Supervisor Race Headed To Court Local Skaters Begin Season With Big Wins SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three Saratoga Springs figure skaters traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts to compete at the Little Sun Valley Penguin Open on November 23, winning two golds medals, one bronze and one pewter. The young ladies skated in five events total, during their first competition of the season. Looking forward to competing in the upcoming

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in their intent to vote for Young for supervisor, yet were disallowed by Judge Chauvin because of a “no vote” marking on the reverse side of the ballot, which listed statewide propositions. Young stated on her Facebook page that she regarded her legal appeal as a long shot, yet she lamented that “the disenfranchisement of voters needs to be addressed.” Malta Town Board sends Report back to Ethics Committee

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From The Publisher’s Desk Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving

Happy turkey day everyone. It is that time of the year again when families gather around the table and stuff themselves full of turkey and mashed potatoes smothered in grandma’s secret gravy. And don’t forget the stuffing...lots of stuffing with extra sides of cranberry sauce and a hearty slice of apple pie ala mode to end the meal. Did I miss anything? Of course I did. A healthy helping of giving thanks for everything in (or not in) our lives. So sticking with the theme of the holiday, before I dig into my massive meal and enter into a cholesterol induced coma, I would like to share some of the things for which I am thankful. This year I am thankful for: - My wife and son. They make my house a home, and fill my life with love. They have a way of overlooking my many adorable little idiosyncrasies, which apparently are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard. Who would have guessed? - A merciful God. He has blessed me in so many ways and continues to on a daily basis. Without His unending

mercy I would have a better shot of playing in the NBA than getting into heaven. (For those of you who don’t know me, the statement is funny because I am somewhat vertically challenged; Although I think I am just short for my height!) - Jiu-Jitsu. This may sound a little strange to some, but Jiu-Jitsu has helped keep me sane and sober for the past 20 years. No matter how stressful life is, you quickly forget about it when someone is trying to ‘tap you out’ with a choke hold or joint lock. Kudos to all my training partners for keeping me humble and pushing me to my physical limit when needed. - My house and my meals. Yes these are basic necessities that we take for granted, but things could change in an instant. Every time I complain that my house is too small or my meal isn’t cooked just right, I picture a homeless family struggling to get by, and I realize how selfish I can sometimes be. - My country and my freedom. Just 237 years ago our founding fathers, with the help of divine inspiration, created our nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty and freedom: The Declaration of Independence. But it is a slippery

by Chad Beatty For Saratoga TODAY slope from liberty to tyranny, so cherish this freedom and do everything in your power to protect it. - And last but not least I am thankful for all of you. You are the ones that make this possible and keep me, and my team, so motivated. As long as you keep reading our publications and visiting our advertisers, we will continue to go above-and-beyond to provide you with great local news products that inform and entertain. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and God bless.

Who Wood Have Thought?

by Andrea Barry For Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Recently, it was discovered that a majority of the interior at the Saratoga Springs History Museum at the Canfield Casino was designed by no other than the Herter Brothers themselves. For those unfamiliar with 19th century decorative arts, these brothers played a significant role in shaping the entire generation of interior design. The brothers, originally from Germany, dominated the entire 19th century arts industry. Not only did they create unique designs but also that their work was of great quality. Museums, some as big as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, took note of this and displayed much of their work. The Herter Brothers hadn’t experienced fame their whole lives, though. Gustave first took the initiative to venture out into the world by joining a highend furniture manufacturer in New York City. During this time, the trend of complex furniture manufacturing

was taking off and only select artists were able to perfect the trade. Gustave was one of them. Engaging in various partnerships throughout the years, Gustave eventually decided it would be best for him to work on his own. He then employed over 100 men and watched as his industry boomed. By February, 1864 brother Christian joined Gustave and later the business was renamed to Herter Brothers. Christian’s assistance opened many new doors for the company where he was considered to be the more stylish of the two. The charming,

artistic and kind reputation that Christian helped build for the company resulted in Herter Brothers becoming one of the leading interior design firms in all of New York City. With an expanding style, the Herter Brothers had returning clients as famous as Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and his son, William. Teaming up with builders as big as Mr. Vanderbilt, The Herter Brothers helped to create many famous structures. Their elegant Renaissance styled captured many and today is just one reason why it was such an exciting find for the museum.

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obituaries

Matthew Francis Gormley

Adelbert (Del) Hayden Sahlberg SARATOGA SPRINGS— Adelbert (Del) Hayden Sahlberg passed away Saturday, November 23, after a short illness at the age of 89. Del was born July 7, 1924 in Saratoga Springs and lived there until enlisting in the Armed Forces in 1942. He served with the 9th Air Force in Europe until 1946, seeing action across the European front. Returning back home after the war he met and married fellow Saratogian Adele Wait on December 5, 1948. Del worked at the G.F. Harvey Company until moving to Oswego and later Elmira, where he retired from the F.M. Howell Company. He was a long time member of

the Lions Club and Sons of the American Revolution as well as a member in good standing in numerous other organizations. His wife Adele preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, William (wife, Janet) Sahlberg of Coopersville, Michigan and Richard (wife, Donna) Sahlberg of Reno, Nevada and three grandsons, Michael (wife, Tami), Benjamin (wife, Jesse) and Matthew, all of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Zilpha Burr Kirk BALLSTON SPA — Zilpha Burr Kirk, 100, passed away Sunday, November 17. Born in Lone Tree, Iowa on February 12, 1913, Zilpha grew up on the family farm. In 1919 her father loaded up the Buick, headed for Colorado with his wife and young children, and drove the Pike Peak’s Highway. Road trips and curiosity about the world thereafter marked Zilpha’s joyful habits. She graduated from Iowa City High School and the University of Iowa. In 1935 she married Karl D. Kirk (deceased 1995) and in 1936 the couple moved to Schenectady. Zilpha balanced home and family with community and social engagement. She participated in AAUW, served on the Schenectady YWCA board of directors, and enriched the life of the First Reformed Church

of Scotia and Circle Joanna. A 70-year member of the PEO sisterhood, Zilpha served as the founding president of chapter AN of Scotia. With friends she took in antique sales, the theater, and the Metropolitan Opera. In mid-life Zilpha and Karl acquired and restored a Ballston farmstead. There they gardened, entertained, and summered with their grandchildren. The Kirks traveled to Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. Through the tumultuous year of 1968, they lived in Mexico City where Zilpha learned Spanish and broadened her political horizons. Zilpha is survived by friends and family including her sister Florence Miska; son Karl Dallas Kirk, Jr. and his wife Barbara; daughter Julia Kirk Blackwelder and her husband Jere; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

BALLSTON SPA — Matthew Francis Gormley, 77, of the Saratoga Hospital Nursing Home, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 21 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Cohoes on November 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Matthew S. Gormley and Marian Gormley. Matthew attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Watervliet and graduated from Watervliet High School in 1954 where he was a three-sport athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball. Matthew continued playing basketball at Siena College where he majored in English. Later, as a pitcher in the Twilight League in Albany, he was scouted by the Philadelphia Phillies until an injury ended his athletic career. In 1958, Matthew married Mary Ann Cawley of Albany. They started their life together in Latham, and then moved to Ballston Spa where they raised their four children. They owned this house for over 50 years together. Later that same year, Matthew was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Dix, New Jersey where he was trained to be a radio repairman. After leaving the Army, Matthew began a long career in the insurance business working as a claims adjuster and as an account executive for several companies until buying his own agency in Saratoga Springs. He sold The Gormley Agency in 2007.

Matthew’s love of sports led him to coaching. He coached Babe Ruth baseball in Ballston Spa and coached all three of his sons in the Ballston Spa Pop Warner program. In the mid80s, He also coached his youngest son, Patrick, in football at Saratoga Catholic High School. Matthew also worked as a college football scout for Bucknell University. Matthew was passionate about golf, Ireland, and woodworking. Matthew was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann. He is survived by his brother Robert Gormley (Lorraine) of Scotia; his four children: Matthew J. Gormley, (Ann), Michael Gormley, (Denise), all from Ballston Spa; Patrick Gormley (Rachelle) of Queensbury; and Erin Gormley Kelly (Darryl) of Greenfield Center; seven grandchildren: Michael K. Gormley, Ethan and Shaina Gormley, Liam and Aiden Gormley, and Luke and Finn Kelly; and his beloved cousin Joan Hunt of Waterford.

Clayton J. Powers WILTON — Clayton J. Powers, 59, of Wilton died suddenly at home on Friday, November 22.Born in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Harold and Emily Y. Powers. He attended Galway schools, where in high school he was a member of a championship quiz show team. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science at SUNY Albany. Clayton’s many interests included politics, professional golf and football (Giants and Jets). He filled his life with books (mostly history) and music (mostly classical). He made legions of friends all over the world through his participation in Internet forums on various topics, especially those concerning

Roebert ‘Cookie’ Perrino BALLSTON SPA — Robert “Cookie” Perrino, 77, passed away Monday, November 18. Born in Schenectady on November 1, 1936, he was the son of the late Amelio and Mary Perrino. He married Ann Lloyd on June 28, 1960 in Glenville. They were married for 43 years at the time of her passing on June 7, 2004. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Cookie owned and operated Cook’s Auto Body for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed long car rides, winters in Florida, walking on the beach, fishing, and spending time with his children. In addition to his parents and his wife Ann, he was predeceased by his brother Anthony. Cookie

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is survived by his son Lloyd and his daughter in law Billie Jo Haskell of Saratoga Springs; his daughter Tracy and his daughter in law Michelle Patenaude of Fort Worth, Texas; his brothers, Gus, Frank, and Dan, and his sister Joan Himmelwright.

Xena, Warrior Princess. He greatly enjoyed getting together with other Xena fans at several Xena conventions over the years. A lover of airplanes, he earned a pilot’s license, went to airplane mechanics school and loved building models. He fulfilled a lifelong dream last summer when he saw a deHaviland Mosquito up close at an air show. Clayton also loved to cook and enjoyed baking bread to share at holiday gatherings. He had a collection of unusual hats. Survivors include a brother, Bruce Yesse of Gloversville; a cousin, Christine Yesse of Troy, and two nephews. He also leaves behind his devoted companion of almost 20 years, Nancy E. Gardner of Wilton and Mac, the cat.

Ruth Ann Longley SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ruth Ann Longley, 72, of Wilshire Boulevard in Saratoga Springs, died peacefully surrounded by her family on November 18 at her home, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born on January 23, 1941 in Osceola, Wisconsin, she was the adopted daughter of the late John and Hetty Coombs. Mrs. Longley worked for many years in the retail industry with various employers and had relocated to Saratoga Springs to be closer to family in 2005.

Ruth enjoyed raising her family in Marblehead, Massachusetts, trips with family and friends, the “oldies” Elvis and Rod Stewart and the hustle and bustle of Northeast living. Survivors include two sons Randal Longley and his wife Jeanine of Porter Corners and Mitchell Longley and his wife Margo of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; two sisters, Mary Cafarelli of Sussex, New Jersey and Barbara Conner and her husband Robert of Malta; and four grandchildren; Cristina, Rebecca, Spencer and Sarah.

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A Day Without A Home continued from page 1

and went through the intake process at the Shelters of Saratoga (SOS). This is his account: I never thought that it could ever happen to me, but it did. It was a surreal experience and happened so fast. My girlfriend of several years kicked me out of her house with just the clothes on my back. I had no where to go or live. I had officially become homeless. My name is Eric and I’m 27. I do have a decent job at a restaurant working for minimum wage and unfortunately I have been battling chronic bronchitis for many years. Needless to say, I have no health insurance. My situation felt desperate and I had nowhere to turn. Embarrassed and ashamed, I showed up at the Shelters of Saratoga for help. I was welcomed by a reassuring woman at the front desk and immediately turned over to a case worker. His name was Graham. In my uneasy state, he was encouraging, knowledgeable and supportive. We spent about a half hour reviewing the rules of the Shelter, filling out some paperwork, and most importantly talking about all the resources at my disposal to help get me back on my feet in 60 days or less. A sense of hope and relief came over me as I was accepted into this temporary home.

Because I came to the Shelter, many services from other organizations and agencies were now available to me. I was eligible to have my bronchitis treated at the Saratoga Community Health Center run by Saratoga Hospital. I received a complimentary three-month membership to the YMCA. In addition, I was given a $50 certificate to obtain some more clothes at Treasures. If I had been a veteran, the Saratoga County RPC was ready to assist me. The critical element would be the ongoing work with my case worker to help me find an affordable apartment and look for a better job if I so desired. Graham showed me around the house, the community computer, living room, and the kitchen where all the folks staying at the Shelter cook for themselves. He then took me to my small, but comfortable room with bunk beds, which I will share with three others in transition situations similar to mine. This will be my place to begin anew. On the way however, we did make a stop at a closet brimming with clothes, for me to pick out some extra things to wear. I was so very fortunate to be in a caring, safe place to help me get through this difficult and scary time in my life. My time taking part in “A

As “Eric,” Barry Potoker learns SOS’s house rules and resources. Photo by MarkBolles.com.

Day Without A Home” was both enlightening and worthwhile. Not only did I feel the despair and helplessness of being alone without a home, but I was introduced to a world of unknowns and possibilities for those in need. Yes, my awareness of this unfamiliar topic (to me) was truly enriched. There was an evening wrap-up event at the Saratoga Arts Center focused on those who volunteered to participate in this special day.

They each spoke of their personal “homeless” experiences and provided some meaningful insights of the various agencies. The Skidmore College Dance Improvisation class even performed a demonstration of abstract emotions, thoughts and ideas relative to homelessness and the associated challenges. It was excellent and moving to say the least. And to top it off, we had a homeless couple right from the street join us during the event. They sat in the crowd listening to us talk

about the subject matter, jumping in from time to time. It was an incredibly sad yet sobering night for us all. On a final note, as I was leaving the Shelters of Saratoga, something happened that was quite profound for me. I passed a man that attended high school with me entering the Shelter. He did not look well, but I still recognized him. He not only appeared homeless but the receptionist had already called 911 to get an ambulance for him. The day certainly had a personal impact on me.

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The Big Picture — Waterfront Park continued from page 1

On Tuesday, November 19 the Saratoga Springs City Council approved the Master Plan for Phase 1 of the Waterfront Park Project. These graphics were provided courtesy of Mayor Scott Johnson’s office and in conjunction with the city planning department’s Bradley Birge, we can show you the stages that this master plan will complete, and what will remain for potential future development.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – What does $1,050,000 buy these days? In the case of the Saratoga Springs Waterfront Park project, enough to build out quite a large public park, including a public beach. With the passage of the master plan for phase I of the park’s development, the city now is eligible to take just over one million dollars in grants and matching funds. The graphics detail delineates the amenities which are to come. The project, because of its topography is laid out in three levels, all of which will likely be accomplished with phase I dollars, according to the city’s Administrator of Planning and Economic Development Bradley Birge. He estimated that the phase I development would likely take around two years to complete.

1- The Upper Parking Level – includes restrooms, an overlook pavilion and several picnic areas.

this area will provide the best viewing level for activities such as regattas and fireworks.

2- The Middle Terrace — Birge describes the development on this level as “passive.” Note well that

3- The Lower Terrace – Yes, there will be a public beach within the city limits. While this will be

worked on at the same time as levels 1 and 2, it will probably take the longest to complete. The creation of a swimming area will involve dredging and filling in with sand, for instance. The lower terrace includes a drop off turnaround for

vehicles, a great lawn, a treed picnic area and a non-motorized boat launch. 4- Future Development – Not covered by the grants and matching funds received by the

city to date. Funds could be raised for projects including a pier. A storm water collector and exhibition space appears to the left of the pier. However, this could be modified or not happen at all.

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Walk-In Healthcare: Where To Go, What To Expect continued from page 1

The number of patients choosing unwisely and having to transfer is quite small, between 2 and 4 percent, Brooks said. Wilton’s Urgent Care and Malta Medical Emergent Care have fairly extensive resources and a large selection of medications available, he said. These include the ability to perform ultrasounds, MRIs, CT Scans, X-rays and laboratory services. Once they are seen, most patients are able to be treated and released. The time it will take to be seen is dependent on patient traffic, which can ebb and flow, Brooks said, but totals 41,000 per year at the emergency room. Urgent Care at Wilton Medical Arts sees 30,000 patients a year, but in the framework of a much shorter day. Open just 14 hours a day daily, with shorter hours on weekends and some holidays, urgent care may be closed when the emergency room or emergent care facilities are open. Many people were raised to believe that there are some things you just don’t “bother” people with on the weekends, and seeing the doctor is one of them, Brooks

said. This belief causes people to try to hold off going to the doctor and has resulted in Sundays and Mondays having the highest levels of traffic. Patients should expect the longest wait times on these days, he said. A person’s symptoms, above all, should be the deciding factor when deciding where to go, Brooks said. “People should go to the appropriate facility and not be concerned about wait time or deciding the difference between $50 and $100 (co-pays) and surviving.” Where Should I Go? Questions to Ask Yourself •“Are my symptoms life-threatening?” •“What time is it?” Emergency Room •Open 24hrs/day, 7 days/week including Holidays •Treatment of minor and major symptoms •ANYTIME you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms including: Chest pain Acute Mental Conditions such as: •Sudden Interruption in Speech

•Pattern or Loss of Consciousness •Stroke •Shortness of Breath •Airway Obstruction •Bleeding Excessively Urgent Care Limited Hours and CLOSED Thanksgiving and Christmas Day If you are experiencing MINOR Symptoms Including:

•Sprains, strains, simple fractures •Muscle aches and pains •Cuts, scrapes and minor wounds •Minor pediatric illnesses •Stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea •Earaches •Fever •Sore throats, colds, coughs and

wheezing •Minor eye injuries, infections or irritation •Rashes and burns •Insect bites •Routine gynecological problems •Urinary Tract Infections Emergent Care Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Treatment of MINOR symptoms as previously listed

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Michelle Lewis Adds Her Own Spice to the Salsa by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — When contemplating attending a festival of the magnitude of the 27th Annual Victorian Streetwalk with the idea of maximizing your experience, a little planning is in order. Once you walk down the center line on Broadway, check in with the reindeer and that white-haired couple that always gets a crowd, you may come to the realization that hey, it’s cold! And there’s a lot of cider, cookies and other indoor indulgences to sample. Our guide to the Victorian Streetwalk appears on the following pages (14 and 15) and they are chock-full of entertainment choices. Whether you go for the elegance of choral harmony epitomized by the Racing City Chorus at Adirondack Trust, the irony of reggae-master Lyl Harper reminding us at Mimosa (489 Broadway) that there are holidays in the Caribbean too, or the

vamping 60s girl-group Betsy and the ByeGons take on Rudolph and other issues of the day, you really can’t go wrong as long as

you know where you are going. This brings us to Ms. Michelle Lewis, who clearly knows where she is going. The Boston-based songwriter will be making her sixth Victorian Streetwalk appearance at Saratoga Salsa & Spice Company (398 Broadway) from 6:15-8:15 p.m. and it says here that you should mark your dance card to pay a visit. “We think of Michelle as family at this point,” said SS&S owner John Knotek. “What I admire is that, frankly, she works her butt off and yet stays true to her music.” Michelle is consistently engaging, yet not necessarily for

the reasons that appear apparent. She’s got the girly-girl exterior with a side of TV news look befitting the girl next door and yet her bio says it all: “She quotes Homer Simpson before Paul Simon. She prefers Mardi Gras to Earth Day. She drives fast. She throws snowballs. She talks loud, she eats meat, and if you leave the mayonnaise off her sandwich she might try to fight you.”MichelleLewisMusic. com With a second full-length CD set for release last year, plus two EP’s out, Michelle’s been tilling her soil without necessarily stopping to hug the trees. There have been new

highlights recently. From shows as far away as Budapest, Hungary to playing the iconic Club Passim in Boston, to “getting married,” Michelle says. “I surprised my husband on our wedding day by singing him a new song that I started writing for him the week after we got engaged (I also secretly recorded it just before the wedding.) It will be on the new album.” Even though she delivers her tunes with songbird sweetness, Michelle has been an example of Boston Strong before it became a slogan. The best thing I can say is that she needs to play here more often, and you need to see her when she does.

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E n t e rta i n m e n t S c h e d u l e (All performers & times are subject to change. Broadway is closed from 5PM to 10 PM)

All events are free and open to the public! For more information or a map and listing of the entertainment: www.saratogadowntown.com click on events, then on Victorian Streetwalk. You may call the Downtown Business Association at 587-8635 1. Olde Bryan Inn (123 Maple Ave.) 6:30-8:30 Rich Ortiz

(82 Church Street) 5-8 The Road Home duet

2. City Center (522 B’way) 6:00-9 Saratoga Abundant Life Church (2 sets, weather permitting) 6-10 Catholic Charities Festival of Trees 6-10 Gingerbread House Display

12. Adirondack Trust Co. (473 B’way) Inside: 6-7 Skidmore Dynamics 7-7:40 Racing City Chorus 8-8:40 Racing City Chorus 9-9:40 Racing City Chorus

3. Temple Sinai (509 B’way) 6-9 PM Bake Sale, Soup & Bread Sale: outside the Temple (sidewalk). Gift Shop open inside, free cider. Tours of Temple (Historic Building) – 6:30pm, 7:15pm and 8:00pm – FREE to the Public

Outside: 7:00 Schwa Cappella Singers 7:35 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Select High School Choir 8:15 The Skidmore Treblemakers 8:40-9:05 The Sonneteers

4. Collamer Parking Lot (494 B’way) 6-10 Ice Sculptures 6-10 EOC Food Drive 5. Saratoga Guitar (492 B’way) 6:30-9 Gary Blodgett 6. Mountainman Saratoga Outfitters(490 Broadway) 6-10 Cotton Candy (outside) 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. City Hall Steps (474 B’way) 7-9 Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church Singing & Hot Chocolate 9. NYS Military Museum (61 Lake Ave) 6-9 Reinactors and period music 10. Post Office (475 B’way) 5-9 Special Postal Cancellations 5-9 Adirondack Mountain Club 6:30-9:30 The Whippersnappers 11. Saratoga Signature Interiors

13. Fallon Wellness Pharmacy of Saratoga (472 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Betsy & the ByeGons 14. G. Willikers (461 B’way) 6:30-8:30 Mr. & Mrs. Bill 6:00-9:00 PJ Duell Face Painting 6-10 DePaula Chevrolet “Silverado Truckload of Toys” toy drive to benefit children in need this holiday season. 15. Celtic Treasures (456 B’way) 6:30-9:30 John Cromie, Lenny Broyles & Tommy Wadsworth, Irish Whistles & Songs 16. Saratoga Springs Public Library (49 Henry Street) 6-9 Gingerbread House Display 17. Saratoga Marketplace (454 B’way) 6:00-6:25 Waldorf School Chorus 6:30-6:55 Drastic Measures 7-8 River Valley Chorus 8:05-8:30 Sonneteers 18. Soave Faire (449 B’way) 7-7:30 Bandersnatchers 8:15-9 Norma Colasessano, Accordion 9:00 Sax-O-Claus 19. Putnam Mkt/Tree Lighting (435 B’way, Outside)

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20. Crafters Gallery (427 B’way) 5-9 101.3 The Jockey Live Remote 6-10 Pigster H. Wigglesworth 6-10 Live Reindeer 21. Upper Caroline Street 6:15-7 Norma Colasessano, Accordion 22. Gaffney’s (16 Caroline St) 8-12 Rick Rourke & Larry Clyman 23. 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 24. Lifestyles (436 B’way) 7-7:45 & 9 John & Orion Kribs, Doug Moody 25. THE WASHINGTON BUILDING: 26. Northshire Bookstore (424 B’way, Washington Bldg) 7-9 Bill Flanagan, Hammered Dulcimer 6-10 Community Read-aloud of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, hosted by Jenny of mamatoga and community leaders and readers. Some audience participation in “open Mic”. 7-8 Book signing with children’s book illustrator Will Moses, signing his picture books including “The Night Before Christmas.” 27. Esthetiques (422 B’way, Washington Bldg., Suite 204) 7-9 Elizabeth Huntley, harpist 6-10 Makeovers, Chair massages 28. Next Summer (420 B’way, Washington Bldg., Suite 3)

7:30-9 Glens Falls High School Strolling Strings 29. In the street outside Washington Bldg (420-422 B’way) 6-10 River of Hope Fellowship Hot Chocolate

39. Alex and Ani (327 B’way) 6-10 The first 15 people in the store after the start of the Victorian Streetwalk at 6PM will receive a gift. Votive Candles are a complimentary gift with a purchase of $75 or more.

30. Saratoga Salsa & Spice (398 B’way) 6:15-8:15 Michelle Lewis

40. Eddie Bauer/Symmetry Gallery (340 B’way) 7-9 Pokingbrook Morris Dancers

31. Circus Café (392 B’way) 7-10 Tim Wechgelaer, Victorian Fiddle 32. The MINE (388 B’way) 7-10 Red Hot Feet Warmers Quartet, free finger foods, cocoa & cider 33. Fingerpaint (395 B’way) Outside: 7-9 Girls, Inc & Fingerpaint employees handing our free hot chocolate 34. Impressions (368 B’way) 6-9 Victorian Photo Booth (Outside) 7:00-7:20, 7:40-8 Skidmore Accents 35. Top of Phila Street 8-8:45 John & Orion Kribs, Doug Moody 36. Ben & Jerry’s (Corner Putnam & Phila) 7-9 Dan Garcia & Katie Dwyer 37. Candy Company (5 Washington St.) 6-10 Old Fashioned Hot Roasted Chestnuts 38. Universal Preservation Hall (25 Washington St.) 7:30 & 8:15 Nacre Dance, Co. and Octavo Singers combine talent in a unique performance as holiday carols by Octavo Singers’ “octavo portativo” accompany Nacre dancers with a “moving bell” ensemble to ring in the holiday season.

41. Saratoga Arts Center (320 B’way) 6-10 Annual Members’ Show Art Exhibit 6-10 Gingerbread House Display 7-9 Ed Stander, glass player 42. Visitor Center (Congress & B’way) 6-9 Northland Newfoundland Club (Live dogs) 6-10 Gingerbread House Display 7-9 Sonny & Perley Duo 6-9:30 Healthy Living giving treats 43. NBT Bank (295 B’way) 7:30-8:30 Choir of St. Peter 44. Putnam St./Spring Street/Carousel 7-9 Greenwich Trash Can Drummers 45. Strolling on Broadway: • Corinth Chorus • Candy Co. Toy Soldier • Saratoga Riders (aka Goldie’s Roller Riders) The Christian Brothers Academy Marching band is performing at Disneyworld so they were unable to make it to this year’s Victorian Streetwalk. THEY WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR. Myers Dance Co. have a Nutcracker rehearsal so they, too, were unable to appear in the windows.

BUSINESS

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

A Grand Reopening For Broadway Salon

Benefit for Franklin and Mechanicville Community Centers on December 1 by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — When you are in the heart of Broadway, it’s a good idea to put your best foot forward for the window shoppers, impulse buyers and assorted cognoscenti. With new ownership, attitude and style sense, Frank DeCrescenzo and his staff have redone The Broadway Salon, in an anchor position at 445 Broadway, from top to bottom and the result is stunning to see. A brick wall is now more prominent, but that is just the beginning. Fixtures, lighting and overall ambience are other categories that were transfixed. The pictures go a long way to tell the tale, but the overall effect is, in a word, inviting. In fact, I invite you to invite yourself over for a visit. “We’re a boutique salon with a select staff, and we wanted handselected elements in our décor,” DeCrescenzo said. He is also the owner of Salon Above, Inc., on the upper west side of Manhattan. A native of Mechanicville, he came upon this opportunity by happenstance while visiting family friends. He assumed ownership in June, and set to work, the result being the grand reopening celebration which is scheduled for Sunday, December 1. When you are in the heart of Broadway, it’s a good idea to show how big your heart is. In that spirit, the entire staff of Broadway Salon will be donating their time and income for the cause of benefitting both the Franklin Community

Center and its companion center in Mechanicville. All, repeat all, of the reduced to $25 that you will spend on a haircut that day (regular price ranges from $55- $65) will be donated to those two organizations. When you are in the heart of Broadway, it’s a good idea to endow your people as well as the facilities. “We believe in training classes to constantly remain current with runway and other trends,” DeCrescenzo noted. “Right after the grand re-open here the staff will go down to New York City for a day.” This investment in your staff is in keeping with the fact that DeCrescenzo is viewing his role as a mentor, noting that he wants to help manager Taryn Burgess and the stylists “develop a business together that they will be excited about and come to view as theirs. I’m excited about that prospect.” Advance appointments for a December 1 haircut are recommended. Call (518) 583-1427.

Broadway Salon employees Frank DeCrescenzo, Taryn Burgess, Alek DeCrescenzo.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phinney Design Group, a multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design, green building consulting and construction management firm located in Saratoga Springs, celebrates its tenth year of success this month. Michael Phinney, founder and principal, has spent the last decade dedicated to incorporating sustainable and environmentally sensitive principles in almost every project. Known

for commitment to green technologies and ecological features, Phinney and his staff of 16 talented professionals have created diverse, beautiful spaces for municipal, custom residential, commercial and hospitality clients throughout the Northeast The Phinney Design Group portfolio includes the Sagamore Resort on Lake George, the Whitney Viewing Stand at the Saratoga Race Course, the Bio Building at the Wild

Center/Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, the Mohonk Mountain House, Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch on Lake Luzerne, Local Union 773 and countless private, custom residences. Phinney Design Group even designed its own office space on Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs. “We pride ourselves on exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients,” said Phinney.

“It’s been a privilege to be involved with so many unique and impactful projects, forwarding our green efforts and changing the misconceptions about environmentally friendly development. It can be done beautifully.” Phinney expects more interest in green building in the coming years and believes more home and business owners will continue to explore sustainability.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company announced on Thursday, November 21 that it has been named the top active Small Community Bank Lender in the Capital Region for a record thirteen straight years and in the 34-county Syracuse District for seven consecutive years. Small Business Administration (SBA) Syracuse District Director Bernard J. Paprocki recently announced that in the category for Small Community Bank Lenders, The Adirondack Trust Company was the most active lender

(number of loans originated) in the Capital Region for the fiscal year ending September 30. For 13 straight years, The Adirondack Trust Company outperformed all other SBA 7(a) small community bank lenders in this region. The Adirondack Trust Company approved 31 loans worth $1.6 million to Capital Region startup and existing small businesses. Commenting on this performance, Charles V. Wait, President & CEO noted: “We are extremely pleased to receive this designation, now for a record thirteen straight years.

Since our founding in 1901, The Adirondack Trust Company has been committed to helping small businesses grow. Small businesses are the backbone of the communities in which we operate and through the SBA we are able to provide financing to businesses to facilitate their growth thereby increasing employment opportunities for our local citizens.” The SBA Capital region covers the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington.

Phinney Design Group Celebrates 10th Anniversary

ATC Named Top Capital Region Small Community Bank Lender for Record Thirteen Consecutive Years

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

BUsiness

Network Saratoga Announces A Black Friday Shopping Event In Downtown Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — You don’t have to go to the big box stores this Black Friday for incredible savings. You’ll find them in the local boutiques and shops in the downtown area of Saratoga Springs You don’t have to wait until Small Business Saturday to shop local. On Black Friday, November 29 over a dozen stores and restaurants

are opening up at 6 a.m. and offering progressive savings of 50 percent from 6 to 7 a.m., 40 percent from 7 to 8 a.m., 30 percent from 8 to 9 a.m. and 20 percent throughout the rest of the day on select items throughout their stores. The first 50 shoppers who make a purchase in each business will get a complimentary Black Friday Saratoga

shopping bag, courtesy of Network Saratoga and Saratoga County Restaurant Week presented by Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. If you’d like more information about the Black Friday shopping event, please go to www.facebook. com/blackfridaysaratoga. All businesses and their hourly offerings is also listed on blackfridaysaratoga.com.

Saratoga Hospital Names Executive Director of Foundation, Vice President for Community Engagement SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amy Van Voast Raimo has joined Saratoga Hospital as executive director of the hospital’s foundation and vice president for community engagement. Raimo comes to Saratoga Hospital after 10 years at Albany Medical Center Foundation, where she served most recently as director of corporate and foundation relations. She also was director of principal gifts. Prior positions include marketing manager for Urban Retail PropertiesColonie Center shopping mall, director of development for Special Olympics New York, and director of public relations for The Great EscapeSix Flags. Raimo has a bachelor’s degree from Smith College in Northampton, Mass., and professional certifications in marketing and public relations. She is a past

Amy Van Voast Raimo

president of the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and has held volunteer leadership positions with Special Olympics New York and the Empire State Youth Orchestra.

Online Survey Deadline December 6 to Develop Topics for Casino Gambling Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau are teaming up to cohost a “Fact Finding Roundtable Presentation” moderated by Matt Jones of the Jones Firm, December 16 at 7 p.m., at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The Chamber and Convention Bureau have set up an online survey that local residents and businesses can take in advance of this event to help guide the topics to be covered by the presenters. The survey can be accessed on their websites at www.saratoga.org and www.discoversaratoga.org as well as on their

respective Facebook pages. A Twitter hash tag has been setup at #saratogacasinoforum to also allow people to tweet questions in advance. The results of the survey as of December 6 and copies of the tweets will be provided to all of the panelists before the forum. This “Fact-Finding Roundtable Presentation” will feature a panel of experts who will be asked to publicly address the following: • The schedule and how New York State is likely to evaluate Casino operator proposals. • How the law’s requirements for partnerships between the Casinos and local entertainment facilities might be

implemented and enforced. • The economic impact of Casinos in a community like Saratoga Springs in terms of jobs, increased payroll, construction activities, purchasing from local vendors, etc. • The impact the siting of a Casino in Saratoga Springs might have on crime, poverty, and problem gambling in Saratoga County. • How a Casino in Saratoga Springs might impact the economic well-being of the downtown and the continued success of locally owned restaurant and retail stores. • How a Casino in Saratoga Springs might impact Thoroughbred and Harness Horse racing.

• What would happen to the current Saratoga Casino and Raceway if they don’t obtain a license and a competitor opens a full-gaming casino elsewhere in the Capital Region. • How much money will be paid to the City and Saratoga County if a casino is sited in Saratoga Springs versus somewhere else in the Capital Region or elsewhere in New York State. “We’re asking a diverse group of experts to present the facts as best they can on the opportunities and challenges we must consider as New York State moves forward to site full gaming Casinos in our state and region,” said Todd Garofano, president of the Saratoga Convention and

Tourism Bureau. “Our goal here is to share as much information as we can to ensure everyone is making an informed decision.” The Chamber and the Convention Bureau are working to finalize the list of expert panelists who are uniquely qualified to discuss each of the topic areas. The Saratoga Casino and Raceway as well as officials from the Upstate Theaters for a Fair Game, the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Association and local business owners have already agreed to participate. The city’s elected officials, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the area’s legislative delegation are all invited to attend.

Vahanian and Boyce Honored at National Financial Advisor Conference SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local financial advisors Jeffrey Vahanian and Bonnie Boyce of Vahanian & Associates Financial Planning, Inc. were recipients of special honors at the ConnectED National Conference held October 6-10 in Las Vegas. This was the largest annual education meeting ever hosted by Advisor Group, with more than 3,300 attendees from across the country. The conference brought together advisors and executives from Advisor Group’s four broker-dealers. One of them, Royal Alliance Associates, has over 2,000 affiliated independent financial advisors among which

Mr. Vahanian has been a long time leader. Mr. Vahanian, a certified financial planner, is a permanent member and past chairman of the Royal Alliance National Advisory Board whose 10 members work with Royal management to facilitate delivery of cutting edge services.Vahanian was inducted into the Royal Alliance Master’s Club, acknowledging his 25-year affiliation with the company. Certified financial planner Bonnie Boyce was acknowledged for her three year role as chairperson of the Royal Alliance Administrative Council where she remains as an ongoing board member. Ms. Boyce, who serves as Chief Compliance Officer for

Vahanian & Associates, is a past recipient of the Royal Alliance National Compliance Audit Award and has been with the firm for 22 years. Vahanian said “I am proud that Bonnie and I have each been able to contribute to our community of fellow advisors. I am particularly pleased that Bonne’s special contributions have been noted.” He added “Our firm has always been about far more than managing money. What it is really about is helping people pursue the principles, values and objectives that make their lives complete. Helping our peers at Royal Alliance has also been part of this journey.”

Bonnie Boyce and Jeffrey Vahanian

Education

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

Malta Avenue School Renovations Reveal Time Capsule BALLSTON SPA — While in the midst of renovations to the Ballston Spa Central School District’s oldest building, construction workers recently discovered a time capsule behind the cornerstone of the Chapman Street building on Malta Avenue, originally completed as the Ballston Spa High School in 1900. “The discovery of the time capsule has revealed unique pieces of our rich history and we appreciate Brookside Museum staff working hard to preserve the items for future generations,” said Ballston Spa Central School District Superintendent Joseph P. Dragone, Ph.D. The district arranged for Brookside Museum Executive Director Joy Houle and Curator Kathleen Coleman to visit the district office to assist with the opening of the time capsule and they have now taken over the project of preserving the artifacts. The small copper box appeared to be handmade and was approximately 6 inches by 4 inches and 3 inches high The objects inside included two pennies (1884, 1895), a damaged letter, a business card

for David Thompson, three newspapers that include a Daily Saratogian, a Ballston Spa Daily News and a Ballston Daily Journal (all dated Wednesday, November 8, 1899). Being placed in the wall over a century ago, the paper items were deteriorated and the business card was found in pieces. “Brookside is very excited about this project,” Brookside Museum Executive Director Joy Houle said. “Each item in this buried treasure was meant to tell us a story about that time. And, for us, trying to discover that story so that we can retell it is one of the reasons we exist.” Coleman has had to use archival materials to reassemble and store the time capsule’s contents. The newspapers, which are in good condition despite their age, are now in special folders in archival boxes. One clear headline from the Ballston Daily Journal (now the Ballston Journal) indicated that residents should “BE PATIENT” as coal deliveries were being delayed at that time. The items will remain in permanent custody of the

Items from the time capsule on exhibit at the Board of Education meeting. Photo provided.

Brookside Museum along with other school district artifacts that have been cataloged over the years. There will be a showing of the items in a Malta Avenue Elementary School museum display during the

grand re-opening of the school building in September 2014. The 2013-14 Malta Avenue Student Council is also preparing a time capsule that will be placed inside the new renovations at their school building as

construction is completed in the coming months. Photos of the objects and additional information are available on the district’s website at www.bscsd.org or at www. brooksidemuseum.org.

What’s Happening In School This Week?

November 27 No School

November 28 No School

November 29 No School

December 2

Saratoga Springs City School District Geyser: PTO, 6:30 p.m. SSTA Exec. Meeting, 4 p.m., HS Ballston Spa Central School District None Schuylerville School District None

December 3

Saratoga Springs City School District Greenfield: Story Program, 10 a.m.l Ballston Spa Central School District WR Student Photo Retakes HS Winter Concert, Part I, HS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Schuylerville School District Dollars for Scholars Meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building

December 4

Saratoga Springs City School District HS Concert: Concert Orchestra, Concert Band, Freshman Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Dorothy Nolan, Book Fair Parent Night, 5-7 p.m. Geyser: Greenery Pick-up, 5-6 p.m. Ballston Spa Central School District Board of Education Mtg., HS Library, 7 pm Schuylerville School District Elementary School Parent-Teacher Conferences Grades K-5 dismissed at 11 a.m. French Club Chocolate Sale ends

December 5

Saratoga Springs City School District Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference: Early Dismissal Division: PTA Preschool Story Time, 1010:30 a.m.; PTA Early Dismissal Movie Geyser: Greenery Pick-up, 5-6 p.m. Ballston Spa Central School District HS Winter Concert, Part II, HS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Schuylerville School District Grades 4-8: Spelling Bee, 6 p.m., ES/MS Cafeteria (snowdate: December 6)

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NEWS

Small But Mighty SARATOGA SPRINGS – This Saturday, November 30, a new tradition continues as

Small Business Saturday will be celebrated. Whether it’s as simple as your favorite mom and pop production or what you consider to be the best corner store in town do not hesitate to step out and help bring recognition to all the local businesses that are the engine of our economy. Small businesses, which are built on the foundation of customer service, will themselves receive special

recognition for all they do to ensure that our neighborhood retains a unique hometown atmosphere. Originally founded back in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday has grown tremendously since. It was designed to develop a counterpoint to both Black Friday and cyber Monday, which are traditional shopping days for big box megastores and internet sites, respectively. More and more businesses continue to participate and most have special deals in honor of this day. This year, Saratoga Springs will be making Small Business Saturday special at the City Center with the 38 th Annual Saratoga Craft Marketplace (see story page 30). Attendance to the event is heavily encouraged as all profits will be donated straight to the Saratoga Center for the Family to put an end to the cruelties of child abuse and their other valuable programs. The artists and the work that is on display exemplify perfectly what Small Business Saturday is all about. Individualism, craftsmanship and creativity are the order of the day. -Andrea Barry

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

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NEWS

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24 Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 587-0623; acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 a.m. & 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 The Alliance Church 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 885-6524 Services: Morn. 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.

RELIGION Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville 664-5204 Pastor Frank Galerie mycornerstonechurch.org Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

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.

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. Eastern Orthodox— Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Spa 786-3100; xcsavior@yahoo.com. Services: Sunday: 9:30 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., Ballston Spa 885-8361; bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High St., Ballston Spa 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 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 100 Saratoga Village Blvd. #17 899-7777; thechurch@ggccmalta.org www.ggccmalta.org Services: Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Good Times Restaurant, Lake Rd. 2nd floor; Friday 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Chapel, Eastline & Lake Rds; Sunday 10 a.m. - 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.

Congregation Shaara Tfille

Highway Tabernacle Church

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 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

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

90 River Rd., Mechanicville 664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Ave., Ballston Spa 885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 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. Living Springs Community Church 59 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 584-9112 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs 587-0484; livingwaterscog.us Services: Sundays 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church Dunning Street, Malta 899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave., Ext., Malta 581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 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 10:30 a.m. 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 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Coffee and 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, Quaker Springs 695-3101; qsumc.com Pastor Al Johnson Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Handicapped accessible.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013 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., 1 p.m. Spanish Service 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 9 & 10:30 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. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville 695-3918 Services: Sunday 8a.m. & 9 a.m. (Sunday School at 9:00 also) episcopalchurch-schuylerville.org Temple Sinai 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 p.m. Preceded by 5:30 p.m. Oneg. Handicapped Accessible. Terra Nova Church 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 833-0504; terranovachurch.org saratogaquestions@terranovachurch. org, Services: Sunday 5:30 p.m. Childcare: six months–four years and expanding. 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 9 and 11 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 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., Albany 453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd., West Charlton 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.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

Food

Flavorful Jam From Kokinda Farm SARATOGA SPRINGS — For anyone daydreaming about a postfeast turkey sandwich to savor over the Thanksgiving weekend, Laurie Kokinda of Kokinda Farm has a secret ingredient to offer —her homemade Cranberry Orange Jam. “At this time of year, many of my customers are looking for Cranberry Orange, Cranberry Apple and Cranberry Grape jams,” Kokinda said. “In general, however, the top three jams I sell are Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry, and Peach.” Fruit, sugar and pectin are the main ingredients in her products. A farmer at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for the past 16 years, Kokinda uses as much local fruit as possible in her sweet creations. She cultivates about one acre of fruit and berry bushes, including gooseberries, currants,

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blackberries, peaches, plums, grapes, blueberries and raspberries. She also grows many vegetables on an additional two acres at her 40-plus acre farm in Mechanicville. In addition to the fruits and vegetables, Kokinda Farm is also home to two goats, two horses, roughly two dozen chickens and a few cats. Laurie Kokinda purchased the farm in 2005 after her father passed away. “My father, Steve Kokinda, bought the farm in the 1940s, and ran a dairy farm at first, before he changed it over to Thundering Herd Riding Stable,” notes Laurie Kokinda. Kokinda Farm sells at Saratoga Farmers’ Market all year long, and at the Malta Farmers’ Market in the summer. In addition to loading her market table with colorful jars of jam, Kokinda also sells fresh eggs and catnip pillows, which cats like to carry around and sometimes sleep on. In the summertime, fresh vegetables and bunches of fresh cut flowers are also popular items with her jam-loving customers.

“I See,” said the Turkey Hello again my Foodie Friends! No Thanksgiving would be complete without the telling of the Grandma and the Turkey story. It was a long time ago when Johnny was 3 and Aubrey was 5 months old when we made the annual trek to grandma’s house to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and watch football. Let me explain that I am a Giants fan and so is my mother-in-law so watching the Cowboys is not our favorite thing but her son is a Cowboy fan and so is my sister-in-laws husband. Two Cowboy fans in the same house and they do not like each other! I love football so I watched but the room was silent because they don’t speak to each other. They were holding their feelings down to make my mother-in-law happy. My mother-in-law was busy making a huge feast for all to enjoy. She was very nervous because she wanted everyone to get along. We always ate after the game and this one was a tight one. Most Cowboy fans may want to stop reading now. With just seconds left in the game the Miami Dolphins lined up to make a game winning field goal and it was blocked by the Cowboys! The Brothers-in-law were silent! I wanted to yell but held back because of the tension. All of a sudden one of the Cowboys ( Leon Lett) chased the block field goal and touched it. Oh

nooo! Well the Dolphins got another chance and won. Not good around grandmas house. My mother-in-law was now really nervous that her day could be ruined. Her kitchen was filled with many dishes all cooking at once. There was a shout from the kitchen and Grandma announced that she had lost her glasses and could not see without them. The brothers-in-law were pressed into service to find the glasses. These were not just any glasses! They were big and black and hard to lose but there were no glasses to be found. We looked everywhere and grandma was close to tears when she asked me to check on and baste the turkey. This was a big 28-pound turkey and it smelled great. I grabbed my son Johnny and the baster which he took charge of and opened the oven to show him the turkey. He said look daddy the turkey can see better! Yep he found the glasses neatly melted in perfect harmony with the bird so it looked like he had eyes! I started laughing and everyone joined in! Needless to say we had ham and lasagna but no turkey. It didn’t matter because the rest of the day was perfect. Remember my friends “Life happens in the Kitchen” and Happy Thanksgiving to all! Take care, John and Paula

Jam-Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

4 peeled sweet potatoes*, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil (adjust as needed) Salt and pepper

Glaze

1/3 cup fruity vinegar (balsamic, strawberry, etc.) 1/4 cup honey* 1/2 cup cranberry-orange jam* 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root* (or more, to taste) * These items are available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

Directions

•Set oven to 375. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and place in a single layer on a roasting pan. Roast 25-30 minutes in oven or until tender. •To make glaze, heat vinegar in saucepan until simmering, and reduce by half, then add honey, jam, and ginger. Stir to combine. •When potatoes are roasted, remove and toss to coat with jam glaze. Garnish with dried cranberries or chopped nuts, as desired.

LOCAL BRIEFS and under must have an adult with them at all times. All participants are required to sign in, each afternoon. For more information call (518) 584-9455.

‘Freedom From Painful Emotions’ Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, classes include guided meditations, teaching and discussion with Buddhist teacher Evelyn Williams. Classes are self-contained; drop in any week. Everyone is welcome for a $10 fee. Classes run through December 12 from 7–8:30 p.m., except Thanksgiving. Classes are located on the second floor of 79 Beekman St. above the bicycle shop. Gavin Park Pickleball Indoor Pickleball has begun at Gavin Park and runs from now until April. Players of any experience level can participate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Three to six courts will be available each session. Participants may bring their own equipment or may use the park’s. Players must register, in person, at the Gavin Park Office, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. Doors open at 9 a.m. No regular commitment is required. Cost per person, per day, is $3. For more information call (518) 584-9455. Winter Activities Brochure Available The Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Winter Activities Brochure is available online at www.malta-town. org and at the Malta Community Center. Registration is underway for winter classes and programs. Classes, new sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in December. Call the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411 for more information. Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers TaxAide is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions and prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in Saratoga County. No experience is required. For further information, visit www.aarp.org/ taxaide or call (518) 373-1076. Gavin Park Open Gym Open gym for basketball at Gavin Park has begun, running weekdays from 3–5 p.m. for all ages. Open gym can accommodate up to 20 players and operates on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge for participation. Children ages 10

Dancing in the Woods Tickets on Sale Dancing in the Woods, an event that has raised more than $6.5 million for the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center, will hold its 30th anniversary event from 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, December 6 at the Armory at Sage in Albany. A limited number of tickets to the gala are now available by visiting the Dancing in the Woods web page at www.amc.edu/DancingTickets. Honorary committee tickets are available until November 27 for $300 per person and include recognition in the event program. General event tickets are $250. ‘Charcoal!’ Through December 15 there will be an Invitational exhibition of two and three-dimensional works in charcoal by 12 contemporary artists at the Schick Art Gallery, Saisselin Art Building (Skidmore College). Hours will be Monday through Thursday (10 a.m.–6 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. –4 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.) It will be closed on academic holidays. For more information call (518) 580-5049. Saratoga Recreation Winter Registration The Winter Registration at Saratoga Recreation is open and offering Youth Basketball League, Jr. Sluggers, Introduction to Ice Skating, Box Lacrosse, Golf World Clinic and a 3v3 tournament. For more information call (518) 587–3550, ext. 2300. New Life Fellowship Helping Others New Life Fellowship in Saratoga Springs will be collecting gently used winter gear and toys to be given free of charge to those in need within our area. Coats, boots, gloves, hats, mittens and snow pants are all needed, plus toys that can be used for Christmas presents. They can be brought to New Life Fellowship, 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs on December 2 and 4 from 9:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Call (518) 580-1810 for more information. Round Lake Festival of Trees and Cookie Walk The Round Lake Festival of Trees and Cookie Walk will be held in early December at the Round Lake Municipal Building, 49 Burlington Ave. Donations benefit the Round Lake Historical Society. Tickets are on sale at the Village Office. A $5

donation is asked for at the door for the following dates: December 4, 6:30–8 p.m., December 6, 5:30–9 p.m.; December 7, 4–8 p.m.; December 8, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information call (518) 899-2800. A Celebration in Four Parts The 57th annual show produced by the Racing City Chorus, the Saratoga Springs Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will be December 7, starting at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall on 50 Pine Road. The Racing City Chorus, its quartets and guest quartets Dented Fenders and One Track Mind will be featured in a cabaret setting. Tickets are $15 and children under 13 are free. For more information visit www. RacingCityChorus.org or call (518) 371-0062. Waldorf School Holiday Sale The annual holiday sale at the Waldorf School Firefly Store, 212 Lake Ave., will be December 6 (3-7 p.m.) and December 7 (10 a.m.3 p.m.). Local artisans will have handmade dolls, barefoot books, handmade jewelry, felted toys and gifts, hand-dipped candles and much more. Spend over $100 and you will receive 10 percent off your purchase. Celebration of St. Nicholas Holiday Sale New and gently used Christmas items will be available, including decorations and collectables at the Old Saratoga Reformed Church at Corner Pearl and Burgoyne Street from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. on December 7. There will also be a basket raffle, a bake sale and much more at bargain prices. For more information call the church office (518) 695-3479, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday–Friday. Festival of Trees For the fourth consecutive year, the Schuylerville Community Theater will host the Festival of Trees and Craft Fair in the Saratoga Town Hall on the corner of Routes 29 and 4. On December 6 there will be the traditional lighting of the Memory Trees on the front lawn of the Town Hall 4. The decorated trees and crafts will be offered for sale on December 7 from 10–4 p.m. and December 8 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The annual parade down Schuylerville’s main street featuring the arrival of St Nicholas on his white horse will follow beginning at 4:15 p.m. Admission is free. Christmas Music Festival The Old Saratoga Reformed Church is featuring area choirs, a combined choir under the direction of Christopher Tucker, other local musicians, an orchestra and audience carol singing on December 8. Refreshments will follow the concert. The event is handicapped accessible. For more information call (518) 695-3260.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013 Audition Call for Community Dancers Nacre Dance company is seeing dance extras (ages 14 through adult /male or female) with prior or current dance experience to join Nacre members in an upcoming performance on March 1 and 2 at the SPA Little Theater in Saratoga Springs. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 at Myers Dance Center, located at 153 Regent Street in Saratoga Springs. For more information about the audition, rehearsals and performances contact Artistic Director, Beth Fecteau, at Beth@Nacredance.com or phone (518) 435-0510.

Catholic Daughters Christmas Party On Saturday, December 21 the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Knights of Columbus will hold a Children’s Christmas Party. The day begins at 8 a.m. with breakfast provided by the Knights of Columbus. Arts and crafts and a bunny petting area will be provided by the Catholic Daughters. Santa Claus will be making a visit as well! The party will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. For any questions or for further information about the December meeting call (518) 584-3472 or (518) 885-0663.

Decorate for the Holidays Contest The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services annual “Decorate for the Holidays Contest 2013” entries need to be in by December 11. It is is open to all Malta residents and businesses. Awards are given in six categories: Amazing Lights, Fun for Kids, Hammer and Nails, Most Unique, Sweet and Simple, Best Overall. There is no registration fee. Entry forms can be obtained at the Malta Community Center and also at www. malta-town.org. Judging will take place on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. For further information call (518) 899-4411.

Saratoga Children’s Theatre Musical The Saratoga Children’s Theatre presents the musical “A Christmas Carol” on December 13 at 7 p.m. and December 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show will be on the third floor of the Saratoga Music Hall. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All tickets are sold at the door, which opens half an hour before showtime. For more information call (518) 580-1782 or visit www. saratogachildrenstheatre.org.

Italian Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks will host an Italian dinner on December 11 from 4:30-7 p.m. Italian Wedding soup, chicken riggis, meatballs marinara, sausage and peppers, spaghetti with marinara sauce, fettuccine alfredo, antipasto salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and tea will all be provided for a requested donation of: adults $10, seniors and military (active or retired w/ID) $9, children 5-12 $6, all take-out $10. A cash bar will also be available. For more information call (518) 584-2585. American Legion Breakfast With Santa American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 is hosting Breakfast With Santa Claus on Saturday, December 14 from 8:30–11 a.m. at 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa. Enjoy breakfast and bring your cameras for pictures with Santa. Christmas Cookie Sale Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Ballston Lake will host a Christmas cookie sale from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on December 14 and December 15 from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Select from an assortment of home baked Christmas cookies, made with love by the ladies of the church: $10 per container, tied with a ribbon, ready for gift giving, or to take home and enjoy. For more information call (518) 885-4681.

Poetry Reading at Caffè Lena There will be a poetry reading at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs on December 4 by contributors to the anthology “Slant of Light: Contemporary Women Writers of the Hudson Valley.” Readers include Barbara Ungar, Mimi Moriarty, Judith Prest, Susan Jefts, Roberta Gould and Sylvia Bernard. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. Win Your Wedding Contest If you have a romantic, quirky, funny, or unique wedding proposal story, the National Museum of Dance wants to hear from you. Submit your proposal story in 250 words or less along with a photo, or a two-minute video (using a Youtube or Vimeo link) for a chance to win your wedding. All submissions must be received by February 28. A panel consisting of Dance Museum staff and participating vendors will choose the top stories and post them on the Dance Museum’s Wedding Facebook page. For the following two weeks the selected submissions will be on Facebook for the public to see and vote. The story with the most likes on March 20 will win a wedding package valued at over $15,000 from some of the capital region’s best wedding vendors. The winning couple will be announced March 21. Contact info@dancemuseum.org or (518) 584-2225, ext. 3001 for more information or to submit your story.

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Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013 Lawrence and Cooper Street, Glens Falls, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Holiday Open House November 29 – December 1. Thirty four guest artists and artisans will be filling our hallways. Enjoy free acupuncture, artist demos, sales and mini-lessons. For more information call (518) 907-4478 or visit www.shirtfactorygf.com.

Family Friendly Event

Wednesday, November 27 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

Saratoga Amtrak Station, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 8:45 p.m. The Canadian Pacific Holiday “Train of Lights” will be making a stop once again to help benefit the Saratoga County EOC emergency food programs. Help make a difference by bringing a cash or food donation. For more information call (518) 288-3206.

Thursday, November 28 12th Annual Turkey Trot Downtown 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 5k Turkey Trot race, which benefits the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Cost is $25 to register. For more information call (518) 581-1328.

Annual Pre-Stuffed Workout Saratoga Core Fitness, 68 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. Saratoga Core Fitness’ Annual Thanksgiving morning pre-stuffed workout. Run for one hour. Cost is $10 with all proceeds donated to the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services. Sign up in the studio or call (518) 583-FITT (3488) or email vicki@saratogacorefitness.com.

Free Thanksgiving Cab Rides 2013 If you’ve had too much to drink this Thanksgiving, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP ® is offering free cab rides home. Rides are available from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 27. Simply call 1800LAW1010 ® (1-800-529-1010) to request your ride home. Mobile users call **LAW (**529). Message and data rates may apply.

Friday, November 29

Holiday Shopping Events The Shirt Factory, corner of

Drop and Shop Children’s Art Program The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Hyde Collection is offering timestressed parents a respite. Bring your children (ages 6-12) to the museum to make art in the studio with a museum educator to guide them. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The cost is $5 per hour per child; children may bring a lunch. To register or for more information, contact curator of education, June Leary at (518) 792-1761, ext. 327 or jleary@hydecollection.org.

Saturday, November 30 Free One Hour Bootcamp Martial Arts Studio, 175 Ballston Ave., Saratoga. 8–9 a.m. Offered by Full Circle Fitness NY, this event is open to everyone. Arrive 10–15 minutes prior to the start of the class. Space is limited. Call (518) 955-6924 to reserve your spot.

14th Annual Craft Fair American Legion Post, Clancy Street, Schuylerville, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hosted by The Schuylerville United Methodist Church. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, including Thanksgiving pies, and silent auction.

38th Craft Marketplace Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Over 100 hand selected artisans will showcase and sell their handmade art, which includes jewelry, paintings, toys, blown glass, pottery, holiday ornamentation, edibles, clothing and one-of-akind specialties. Admission is $5. Visit saratogacraft.org for more information.

Pizza and Wing Night The Victory Mills Fire Department, 23 Pine St., Victory Mills, 2–7 p.m. Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2 p.m.

Sunday, December 1 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m. Donation requested: Adults $8,

calendar Seniors/Military (ID required) $7. Children 5 – 12 $6, Under 5 free, take-outs $8.For more information call (518) 584-2585.

Dickens Holiday Festival Longfellows Inn and Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shop for the holidays in the English Market, enjoy Dickens Deals, food tastings, photos with Santa, strolling carolers and Dickens characters in a Victorian setting. Bring a new unwrapped toy or canned good for those in need. Admission is $8 with 25% of proceeds going to Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Children 8 and under free. For more information call (518) 899-3000, ext. 306.

One Stop Holiday Shop Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Shop from over 35 different vendors and crafters all while enjoying some of your holiday favorites played by Good Times DJ & Karaoke. Vendors will have items for sale at the event. Walk around and do all of your shopping and then stop by at the gift wrap table for free gift wrapping. For more information call (518) 275-8515.

Monday, December 2 Looking at Life’s Journey with a Jungian Lens Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 21 Weeks Road Queensbury, 7 – 9 p.m. An Ongoing Discussion of Consciousness and How We Make Meaning in Our Lives. Presented by Adirondack Friends of Jung. For more information call (518) 681-9595.

Tuesday, December 3 Holiday Concert Series Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake High School, 7:30 p.m. The Music Company Orchestra, an allvolunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, will perform a Holiday Concert Series. The program will feature popular holiday music. For more information visit www.mcomusic.org.

Wednesday, December 4 Unwrap the Magic’—The Saratoga Festival of Trees Preview Reception Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m. Celebrate a Christmas Wonderland. Get a sneak peek at over 250 trees, wreaths and centerpieces decked out for the

holidays before the Festival of Trees opens to the general public. Donation: $60 to benefit Catholic Charities. For reservations call (518) 587-5000.

Round Lake Festival of Trees and Cookie Walk Round Lake Municipal Building, 49 Burlington Ave. Round Lake, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Donations benefit the Round Lake Historical Society. Tickets on sale at Village Office, December 4 – 8, a $5 donation at the door. For more information call (518) 899-2800.

Poetry Reading Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Poetry reading by contributors to the anthology Slant of Light: Contemporary Women Writers of the Hudson Valley. Cost is $5. For more information call (518) 583-0022.

Thursday, December 5 North Country Festival of Trees Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The multi day festival is a benefit for Prospect Center, a division of the Center for Disability Services, showcasing beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces and gingerbread houses. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children 12 years and under. For more information call (518) 798-0170.

Upcoming Town Meetings Town of Ballston: Ballston Town Hall 323 Charlton Road (518) 885-8502 www.townofballstonny.org 12/04: Zoning Board, 7 p.m. 12/18: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Village of Ballston Spa: 66 Front Street (518) 885-5711 www.ballstonspany.org 12/02: Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m. Town of Greenfield: 7 Wilton Road (518) 893-7432 www.townofgreenfield.com 12/10: Planning Board, 7 p.m. Town of Malta: 2540 Route 9 (518) 899-2818 www.malta-town.org 12/02: Town Board, 7 p.m. Town of Milton: 503 Geyser Road (518) 885-9220 www.townofmiltonny.org 11/28: Zoning Board, 7 p.m. City of Saratoga Springs: 474 Broadway (518) 587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org 12/03: City Council, 7 p.m. 12/11: Planning Board, 7 p.m. 12/16: Zoning Board, 7 p.m.

Saratoga Tree Lighting Ceremony

Town of Saratoga:

In Front of Putnam Market, 435 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, arriving by horse drawn carriage and will visit with your children. There will be free hot chocolate and cookies with music by Star 101.3 radio.

Village of Schuylerville:

12 Spring Street, Schuylerville (518) 695-3644 www.townofsaratoga.com 11/27: Planning Board, 7:30 p.m.

35 Spring Street (518) 695-3881 www.villageofschuylerville.org 12/11: Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Town of Stillwater: 881 N. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, NY 12170 (518) 664-6148 www.stillwaterny.org 12/02: Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m.

Blood Drives November 26, 2013 9 a.m.-2p.m. 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs November 27, 2013 noon - 5 p.m. 24 Gideon Putnam Rd, Saratoga

Town of Wilton: 22 Traver Road (518) 587-1939 www.townofwilton.com 11/28: Zoning Board, 6:30 p.m. 12/05: Town Board, 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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PULSE

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

week of 11/27-12/5 wednesday, 11/27:

saturday, 11/30:

High Peaks Trio, 9 pm

Rob Lindquist Quartet, 9 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Jeff Walton, 7 pm @ Maestros’ - 580-0312

Acoustic Blues Jam, 8 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Lıght Up the Vıllage Saturday, November 30th 4:00 – 7:30 PM at Shepard Park

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400

Funk Evolution, 10:30 pm

The Garcia Project, 9 pm

@ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Spoiler, 9 pm

Ubuntu, 9 pm

Sugar Pill, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

5:00 PM

Dj Element + Dread, 8 pm

Illumination of Lights and Fireworks over the Park

@ Vapor - 792.8282

6:00 PM

Santa Arrives at Shepard Park 6:05 PM

@ Caroline St. Pub - 583-9400

New York Players, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

Admission to all events is free. Information: 668-5771

sunday, 12/1: Sean Rowe, 7 pm @ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

Chris Carey/Tim Wechgelar, 7 pm

ILL Funk Ensemble, 10 pm

6:30 – 7:30 PM

@ The Rusty Nail - 371.9875

Michael Benedict Quartet, 9 pm @ Bailey’s - 583.6060

Lake George Community Band Holiday Concert

Dj Darik, 9 pm

monday, 12/2:

Marcus Ruggiero, 9 pm

Refreshments by the Lake George Ladies Auxiliary, 6:10 – 7:00 PM

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

friday, 11/29: @ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

Santa Meets Children At Firehouse

Hair of The Dog, 7 pm

Kings English, 10 pm

@ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Bobby Dick Show

@ Caffè Lena - 583.0022

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

Eastbound Jesus w N and S Dakotas, 9 pm

4:30 PM - Shepard Park Amphitheater

Annie & The Hedonists, 8 pm

Dj’s Vinyl Tap, 9 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

Community Sing-Along with Andrea Jacobs

@ Bailey’s - 583.6060

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

Celtic Jam, 7 pm

4:00 PM - Shepard Park

Erin Harkes, 9 pm

@ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ The Mill - 899.5253

Bounce Houses

Sponsored by the Village of Lake George, Lake George Volunteer Fire Department & Auxiliary, Lake George Community Band.

The Blackouts, 9 pm

@ 9 Maple Avenue - 583.2582

3 To Get Ready, 8 pm @ Ravenswood - 371.8771

Probing Digit, 9 pm @ Putnam Den - 584.8066

Dj DIngz, 10 pm

@One Caroline - 587.2026

tuesday, 12/3: Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm @ Maestros - 580.0312

MS MR, 8 pm @ Vapor - 792.8282

wednesday, 12/3: Masters of Nostalgia, 9 pm @One Caroline - 587.2026

@ Saratoga City Tavern - 581.3230

Shiri Zorn, 6 pm

thursday, 12/4:

Crispy Critters/Street Talk, 10:30 pm

Jeff Brisbin, 7 pm

Rich Ortiz, 9 pm

Open Mic, 8 pm

Dj Element + Dread, 8 pm

Radio Junkies, 8 pm

@ Primelive Ultra Lounge - 583.4563 @ JP Bruno’s - 745.1180

@ Crown Grill - 583.1105

@ Gaffney’s - 583.7359

@Circus Cafe - 583.1106

@ Vapor - 792.8282

Jimmy Kelly, 8:30 pm @ Irish Times - 583.0003

Hair of The Dog, 8 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

North and South Dakotas w/Ray Murray The Bomb Squad, 6 pm @ The Parting Glass - 583.1916

@ Irish Times - 583.0003

Karaoke, 10 pm

@ Saratoga City Tavern - 581.3230

Jeff Walton, 6 pm @ Horseshoe Inn - 587.4909

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

PULSE

Northshire Provides Bully Pulpit for Pulitzer Prize Author Doris Kearns Goodwin to Speak and Sign at City Center

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Northshire Bookstore has scored another major literary dignitary as, in conjunction with WAMC (which will tape the event for later broadcasts throughout the NPR globe as part of its Off the Shelf programming) they will welcome Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin to the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Ms. Goodwin will visit Saratoga

Springs as part of a promotional tour for her latest release The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft and the Golden Age of Journalism. A limited number of tickets are still available. Tickets are $45 for one seat and one copy of Goodwin’s The Bully Pulpit, $48 for two seats and one copy of the book, or $25 for one seat and no book. Tickets are available at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway or online at northshire. com. Tickets can also be purchased by phone at (518) 682-4200 or (855)339-5990. Ms. Goodwin won the Pulitzer Prize in History for her book No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front

in World War II. She is also the author of runaway bestsellers Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys and Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream. She is a frequent contributor on presidential history and other political topics on MSNBC and other networks. For more information on this and other events, call (518) 6824200 or visit www.northshire.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Department of Music at Skidmore College will welcome jazz pianist Aaron Parks Friday, December 6, as the latest performer in the department’s Filene Concert Series. Parks will perform at 8 p.m. in the Arthur Zankel Music Center. A forward-thinking jazz musician, Parks has appeared as a sideman for Terence Blanchard five times. Attending the Manhattan School of Music at age 16, he studied received several competitive accolades, including being named the 2001 Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association. At the age of 18, Parks joined

Blanchard’s ensemble and subsequently recorded four albums with the veteran trumpeter, including 2003’s ‘Bounce’, 2005’s ‘Flow’, the soundtrack to the 2006 Spike Lee film ‘Inside Man’, and Blanchard’s 2007 Grammy-winning opus ‘A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina).’ In 2008, Parks released his first album as a quartet leader and his Blue Note debut, “Invisible Cinema”. He signed to ECM and released his first solo album Arborescence this fall. “Arborescence” describes the way something grows, seeking and adaptive, like a tree — its roots and branches moving under and around things wherever they need to go

toward water or toward the sun. Parks said he chose this title because the album’s music is the fruit of a session of solo studio improvisation in which little was predetermined; the pieces developed in the moment like “living things.” Admission for this concert is free for students and children, $8 adults and $5 seniors and Skidmore community. For advance reservations or information please visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel or call (518) 580-5321. The Zankel Music Center is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices for the hearing impaired.

Skidmore To Welcome Aaron Parks as Filene Concert Artist December 6

PULSE 38th Craft Marketplace Showcases

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

Small Business Saturday at City Center

Some of the unique Artisans at the 2013 Craft Marketplace: Chainsaw Bears Lampshades from movie trailer film Llama wool items Fruit and chocolate dutch tarts Bamboo flutes and walking sticks Victorian hatboxes Wine bottle art Blown glass hot air balloon balls Papier Mache figurines Hand Made Baskets Scroll saw art Spun cotton figurines

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The spirit of entrepreneurial artisanship will be celebrated at Saratoga Center for the Family hosts the 38th Craft Marketplace on Saturday, November 30 also known as Small Business Saturday. The marketplace is held at Saratoga Springs City Center from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual craft marketplace attracts over 100 hand-selected artisans who showcase and sell their handmade art. Some crafts include jewelry, paintings, children’s toys, blown glass, pottery, holiday ornamentation, edibles, clothing and one-of-a-kind specialties. Marketplace admission is $5 and includes two raffle tickets along with exclusive offers to participating downtown businesses. Last year the Marketplace netted just over $25,000 Saratoga Center for the Family, with over 3,000 shoppers in attendance. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Marketplace Event Chairperson Ann Wolpert noted, “This is a beautiful opportunity to partner with downtown Saratoga small businesses and encourage marketplace shoppers to venture onto Broadway to support our retail and restaurant community.” For more event information, please visit saratogacraft.org.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

food PULSE

Take A Meal With Santa Claus... And Help A Great Cause by Arthur Gonick Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS – By now, having chronicled the man in the red and white suit for a few Saratoga Christmas magazines, I’ve become a bit of a connoisseur. And so, speaking from that expertise—let me give you a hint. There is no better way to see Santa at his mirth-iest, good cheer-iest, indeed at the apex of his ho-ho-ho-iest then when you feed him. Coupled with the fact that our crack research department has learned that Santa’s favorite meal is breakfast (the only thing he likes better is ice cream) you can see why we are encouraging you good parents to call early to ensure a seating reservation for the popular Festival of Trees’ Family Day events - Breakfast with Santa and Sundaes with Santa on Saturday, December 7. This is a day that Santa looks forward to immensely as he fuels up for the long night making the world’s children happy. There are three Breakfast with Santa seating’s, scheduled at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. But Santa always saves room for

dessert and there is also a Sundaes with Santa seating at 12:30 p.m. All four seating’s require prior reservations (adults must accompany children). Tickets are $8 per person and include admission to Breakfast or Sundaes, a tour of the trees and a photo with Santa. “The 9:30 Breakfast with Santa seating always goes first,” reports Sister Charla Commins, Director of Catholic Charities, “and we are filling up quickly on the other available time slots as well.” Another favorite part of Family

Day is Santa’s Workshop where children can enjoy Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty, Rudolph and other costumed characters as well as a variety of holiday craft activities and goodies. Tickets to craft activity booths are $1 each. Santa’s Workshop is open 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. To make a reservation for Breakfast/Sundaes with Santa or to volunteer for the Saratoga Festival of Trees, call Catholic Charities at (518) 5875000. For more information, visit www. saratogafestivaloftrees.com.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

Scouts Thank Ballston Spa for Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar Receives Award One Ton of Food

(l-r) Tyra Ruggles, Earlena Felder, Skip Carlson (from Saratoga Casino and Raceway), Carlie Barella, Shelly Pettit and Davawn Hartz.

(l-r)Brandon Lee, Troop 1, Jason Lee, Michael Branham, Troop 56 and Sean Meyer, Troop 1(right) are shown unloading bags of food collected from local neighborhoods. Each year the scouts from Pack 1, Troop 1 and Troop 56 distribute bags and a flyer of suggested items needed for a food pantry, on one Saturday. Then the scouts return the next Saturday to collect the bags of food donated by residence in their neighborhoods. The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church food pantry shelves were bare, prior to the donations, as to the high need. This year the scouts collected 2000 lbs(1 ton) of food.

Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar students attended the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, November 19, where they accepted a $1,500 grant from the Saratoga Gaming and Racing Foundation. “This is the third year in a row that the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Foundation has honored our organization with its support,” said Jim LaVigne, Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar’s volunteer Executive Director. “We are in our sixth year of operation, assisting young financially

disadvantaged scholars excel in high school and thus earning the opportunity to attend college. Our students have all the skills to succeed, but not the same opportunities as others. All 27 of our graduates were accepted in colleges and 22 of our 27 students in high school are on either the honor roll or the high honor roll. The program works.” For more information on Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar, visit saratogasponsorascholar. org or call Jim LaVigne at (518) 587-2472.

H.O.P.E. Adoptable Pets Visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org and call (518) 428-2994 Yukon

Yukon is a neutered 8-year old male, who is up to date on his shots. Need a weight loss buddy? Yukon is your guy. He needs someone to help him trim down a bit more. After coming in, Yukon has lost 20 pounds under the loving care of his HOPE foster. He’s such a low key, mellow fellow. He gets along with other polite dogs. Yukon’s feline foster-sis is teaching him how to live with cats. At 8 years old, Yukon is eligible for our Senior to Senior program (no adoption fee for a person over 65).

Dora

Dora is a small Corgi/Chihuahua mix who is about 15 pounds. She enjoys attention, but is not demanding; she is quite calm and reserved. Dora is crate trained and very well behaved. She gets along with other gentle dogs and seemed unfazed in the presence of cats. Her deafness is no problem for her, but since you can’t call her, she should not be off a leash. Dora is spayed and up to date on all of her shots. Her adoption fee would be waived for a qualified senior adopter (65-plus years).

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

fun and games

Puzzles Across 1 “Drat!” 5 On the agenda 11 __-at-ease 14 Melville’s “Typee” sequel 15 Writer de Beauvoir 16 Mop & __: cleaning brand 17 *Fluffy carnival treat 19 Restroom, briefly 20 “Attack, Rover!” 21 Sworn __: given the oath of office for 22 First-class 23 *”West Side Story” film actress 26 Free of charge 30 “Tut!” kin 31 Puerto __ 32 Slanted print: Abbr. 36 Mark who created Tom Sawyer 40 *”You first,” facetiously 43 ‘70s-’80s Egyptian president Anwar 44 Mideast ruler 45 38-Down and others: Abbr. 46 “Proud Mary” band, for short 48 Has had enough 50 *Favorite in the classroom 56 Wartime honoree 57 Spanish painter Francisco 58 First Greek letter 63 Tax-collecting agcy. 64 Discussing the job with colleagues, and what the last words of the answers to starred clues seem to be doing 66 __ de Janeiro 67 Claim without proof 68 Floor square 69 Room for a TV 70 Ruined, with “up” 71 Go in snow Down 1 Medical pros 2 Mine, to Marcel 3 Campus military org. 4 Promissory __ 5 Taxpayer ID 6 On the up and up 7 Appliance brand 8 Melodious

See puzzle solutions on page 36

Level: 1

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S PUZZLE

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9 Breaks up with a lover 10 Susan of “The Partridge Family” 11 Domed Arctic home 12 Southwestern grassy plain 13 Thought the world of 18 Prefix with present 22 Singsongy “This is an uncomfortable moment” 24 “Yeah, right!” 25 Direction in which el sol rises 26 Mardi __ 27 Capital of Latvia 28 Scored 100 on 29 Cash crop for the southern American colonies 33 From head to __ 34 Elbow’s locale 35 Flower necklace 37 Car

See puzzle solution on page 36 38 Fla.-to-Cal. highway 39 Wall St. index 41 Engrave on glass, say 42 Soft cheese 47 Entertain lavishly 49 Guys-only party 50 Word with party or degree 51 Willies-inducing 52 Pyromaniac’s crime 53 Diner basketful 54 Comedian Wanda 55 Baseball Hall of Famer Satchel 59 D-Day transports 60 Talk show pioneer Donahue 61 Golfer’s target 62 Copied 64 Scottish hat 65 Beatty of film

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. Sensual, Sensuous Sensual means physically gratifying to the body or its senses. She delighted in the sensual warmth of the Hawaiian Islands.

Sensuous means appealing to the senses. Her music is not only warm and sensuous, but relaxing as well.

Dave Dowling is the author of the The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Signed copies are available for purchase at the gifts and home goods store, Homessence on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

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Community Sports Bulletin Boutelle Takes 86th at NCAA Championship, Thoroughbreds End Nears Program’s 6K Record Season in NCAA Semis SPOKANE, Wash. — As the first woman to represent Saint Michael’s College cross country at an NCAA Championship, junior Chloe Boutelle of Saratoga Springs claimed 86th place among 244 runners on Saturday at the Plantes Ferry Sports Complex. By clocking in at 22:30, Boutelle was just six seconds shy of her own 6k school record, set at the 2012 NCAA East Regional Championship in Nashua, New Hampshire. Wearing bib No. 229, Boutelle improved 21 positions after the midway point in the race, which was hosted by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and the Spokane Regional Sports Commission. Thanks to Boutelle, Saint Michael’s was one of 57 Division II institutions represented at the meet, and one of six from the Northeast-10 Conference. Among NE-10 runners, Boutelle was sixth, trailing two from Bentley University and one apiece from Adelphi University, American International College and Stonehill College. She was eight seconds short of finishing in the top 70. “It was awesome,” said Boutelle of the experience and of competing with runners from across the country. “You didn’t really notice you were tired because you had so many people around you. It was so fun. I kind of forgot how long the course was, so I kicked earlier than I expected, and that’s why I passed

Send your sports stories or briefs to Brian Cremo, Sports Editor at brian@saratoga publishing.com

Virginia Beach, Virg. — Skidmore field hockey lost in overtime to Salisbury in the NCAA Division III semifinals, 3-2, on Friday, November 22. A successful overtime penalty stroke at the U.S. National Training Center ended one of the programs most successful years ever. The Thoroughbreds finished the season 19-4, while Salisbury (18-4) advanced to the championship game against Bowdoin College and lost 1-0 on Sunday. The penalty stroke was awarded to Salisbury over 11 minutes into the overtime and converted by the Gulls’ Yumi Kim past goalie Haley McDougall. Skidmore had two leads in the game that didn’t last. Dani DeGregory gave the Thoroughbreds the initial 1-0 lead and Sam Skott scored off a corner from Kelly Blackhurtst to go up 2-1 at the 31:43 mark.

Chloe Boutelle. Photo courtesy of Joe Connelly.

so many people. I was running with a couple runners from Southwest Baptist University [Missouri] and Western Oregon University, but was cheering on the Stonehill women while running with them and gauging my pace by them, and passing them toward the end. It would be so fun to be out here with my whole team and run with them in this crazy competitive group of people. So I hope they can come out

here next year too.” An at-large qualifier for the championship after taking seventh in 22:48 at the November 10 NCAA East Regional Championship in Boston’s Franklin Park, Boutelle joined Drew Best (2004) as the lone Purple Knight harriers to ever compete at an NCAA Championship. Best placed 69th out of 176 during the 2003 meet in Cary, North Carolina.

Puzzle solutions from pg. 33

Longstreth/NFHCA North Atlantic Player of the Year and Liberty League Offensive Player of the Year Kelly Blackhurst (right) battles with Salisbury’s Katie Hastings in the Thoroughbreds’ NCAA Division III semifinal loss. Photo by Bill Jones.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

SPORTS

Scotties Wrestler Following Dad’s Footsteps by Brian Cremo For Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — With his dad known as one of the best wrestlers, if not the best, to come out of the Ballston Spa wrestling program, eighth grader Tyler “Barnsey” Barnes has some big shoes to fill. But Tyler doesn’t want to just be as good as his father, Terry Barnes. He wants to be better. “I was always focused on starting as a seventh grader,” Tyler said. “I want to do better than my dad.” By being named the team’s Most Outstanding Wrestler last year, Tyler got off to a good start. “He had a great season last year,” said Scotties head coach Harvey Staulters, who never chose a seventh grader for the award in his previous 25 years coaching at the school. “He won all of the awards last year on our team. It was a hands-down decision. I do it based on the stats and he beat everybody else. It was not a close call. I’m sure he’s going to have another good season.” Tyler was 32-10 last year at 113 pounds, helping the Scotties finish the regular season at 7-6, after winning their last three Suburban Council dual meets. In a season where the Scotties were moved down to Class B, he led the team in wins, pins, takedowns and team

points in 2012-13. He was also a Division I Class II place finisher (third) along with returning teammates Troy Mackey (sixth) and James McDonough (fifth). Competing at the varsity level took some getting used to, but for the most part Tyler didn’t let it show. “I get a little nervous before the match and the weigh-in is a lot different than normal because you gain like 3 pounds after weighing in in the morning, but if you don’t make it, you have to go through the whole day without eating, so that’s kind of bad,” Tyler said. Tyler also went on to compete in the Section II championships last season, where he finished in fifth place, after going in as the No. 5 seed behind Shenendehowa’s Corey Ali, Queensbury’s Brandon Winchip, Saratoga’s Dominic Inzana and Averill Park’s Alan McNeil. “I thought [last season] was pretty good, but I thought I could have done better,” said Tyler, who often spars off with fellow eighth grade teammate Jake Cook and his cousin Toby Barnes. “I lost a few matches that I thought I should have won.” He first started wrestling when he was 4 years old, thanks to his dad introducing him to the sport. Terry made the state finals back in the mid-1990s and

Eighth grade standout wrestler Tyler Barnes (right) practices with teammate Eric Howe, Tuesday, November 26 at Ballston Spa High School. Photo by Brian Cremo.

placed second in the state tournament in 1995 at the Onondaga County War Memorial Arena in Syracuse. That same year, he was a regular-season undefeated 30-0 heading into the Class B tournament, competing in the 215-pound weight class. “His dad is a ‘Barnsey’ too and he’s a mountain man,” said Staulters, who also coached

Tyler’s father. “[Tyler]’s going to be big also.” When comparing Tyler to some of the other top Ballston Spa wrestlers he has coached in the past, Staulters simply stated once word to describe what they all have in common — “Drive.” “It’s just a matter of not liking to lose,” Staulters said. “He’s working very hard on technique and

working outside of this room on his technique, which is helping.” Tyler, who also played modified football this fall, got back on the mat this September to begin training for a season in which he is hoping to win sectionals and go to states. Barnes and the Scotties scrimmage Niskayuna this Friday, November 29, at 10 a.m.

Saratoga Winter Club Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Begins SARATOGA SPRINGS — Be inspired by the history of Saratoga Winter Club and the local speedskating Olympic champions in a presentation by Tom Porter on December 12. The Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series is a monthly, hourlong program presented in partnership by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This event is conducted in the Dutcher Community Room located on the main floor of the library. You cannot talk about speedskating in The United States without including the Saratoga Winter Club. The Saratoga Winter Club has a rich and glorious history, beginning as the Saratoga Toboggan Club in 1888.

A toboggan slide shot toboggans out on to the frozen surface of Saratoga Lake. Activities such as skiing and ice skating were added along with the coronation of a Snow Queen. In the early 1900’s, the name became The Saratoga Winter Sports Club. By the 1930s, it changed to The Saratoga Winter Club. The major winter event was the Eastern States Outdoor Speed Skating Championships. Held at the Eastside Recreation field in Saratoga Springs, it attracted speedskating champions from around the country. This program is free and open to the public and begins promptly at noon. Tea and coffee are provided. For more information contact the Visitor Center at (518) 587-3241.

Saratoga Winter Club members from 1936. Photo provided.

SPORTS

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

Athletes: Warning On The Label

by Damian Fantauzzi Saratoga TODAY I’m not preaching here, or maybe I am. This scenario has always bugged me! Most of this information is for the student athletes who think that they need to be accepted by their peers by smoking cigarettes. Smoking is one of the worst things that students, and adults, can do to their bodies. In everyday life, approximately 3,900 kids between the ages of 12 and 17 start the nasty habit. The good thing is four out of five high school students don’t smoke and the numbers are even less at the middle school level (one of 16). That means that 20 percent of America’s teens have this addiction and, in my opinion, that’s too high. The number of adults smoking

cigarettes has seen a significant drop over the last decade. Athletes need to be more aware of what they are doing to their bodies because of the physical demand of sports. The effects of smoking not only hampers the normal function of the lungs, it has an effect on the whole body, the cells and other organs—especially the heart. What makes kids get into this addiction? Some kids may start just because they’re curious, while others may like the idea of doing something that the grownups in their lives don’t want them to do, maybe to be spiteful and rebellious. If these are some of the reasons for starting to smoke, then someone, like a teacher or a coach, who teens respect and listen to need to educate their students/players about the dangers of using tobacco. As it’s said, “Don’t get me started.” But please allow me to get started. Of course you heard this, probably many times, but just maybe not enough! Here are some of the problems that will affect kids more quickly when smoking. It’s said that the long term effect of using tobacco will not bother younger people, until they get older. Says who? Here’s a list of immediate effects of cigarette and tobacco usage by children of scholastic age: bad breath, yellow teeth, smelly clothes

and hair, more colds and coughs, difficulty keeping up with friends when playing sports and one of the most obvious drawbacks; tobacco products are very expensive. Not smoking is a choice for us all. It’s a very unattractive habit, in addition to the ill effects that I mentioned. Over time it will eventually wrinkle your skin as you age, and you will appear to be much older looking than you are. It also can stain your fingers. As a nonsmoker, I can really smell the effect it has on people and it’s a turn off. I do want to get this message across to younger people, especially the athletes. I know that many teenagers have heard this story, but it is important that they get all of the facts and if this conveys awareness to one teen, this article has been successful! During my career as a teacher and coach, I have had some former students and players of mine who I suspected to be smokers. For the athlete, it was an obvious result of their lack of stamina and difficulty breathing while running. And, with my students, there was the stale smell of smoke that permeated from their bodies. This indicator also holds true with marijuana usage because no matter what you have been told, the smoke and residue that’s inhaled from dope will have a negative effect on athletic

performance. It has been proven! In truth, it’s all about the effect on the lungs and the rising heart rate of physical activity. Your friends’ message might be, “If you smoke, you can be as cool as we are.” That story line can also come from fellow team members, who are breaking the rules of the team’s code of conduct. Here is something to consider: In the long term of one’s life, as we age, you could die way ahead of your time because of poor choices. I have had my share of friends, who were athletes in college and high school who passed away a lot sooner than they should have. Here are a couple of personal examples: A good buddy of mine, in high school, who smoked while in school and throughout his life, was an outstanding baseball player. He died in his late 30’s, leaving his young family behind. His heart gave away from the effects of tobacco. A former collegiate teammate of mine, at New Mexico, was not only a great athlete in basketball and baseball, but he also was No. 1 academically, in the class of 1968. He broke the team’s code of conduct by smoking. His career was that of a physician in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He died about five years ago as a result of his lifetime habit of smoking cigarettes. He lost his

battle with lung cancer. I have had relatives and other people I know who lived into their 80s and even 90s, who were smokers but they quit in time to survive and were able to experience a longer life. If you’re a high school athlete and you have tried to quit or if you’re not athletic and tried to stop smoking, here’s a little advice — try again. Many smokers have to try more than once, and more than one method, before they are able to quit for good. I can compare this struggle of changing one’s lifestyle to people who tried to lose weight, but never gave up trying. Failure after failure, they eventually were victorious and got what they wanted, a trimmer and healthier weight for themselves. It isn’t easy. It’s hard work to break the habits of addiction. To beat any addiction is about taking control of your life by making the right choices. The benefits getting those bad habits under control not only will have a positive effect on that person, but it will be good for all who care about you. In the short of a long story on life, smoking is bad for your health and is especially detrimental to athletes because it will hamper their ability to perform. It’s never too late to quit. It’s like shedding 40 pounds—you’re just going to feel healthier and happier!

Study Proves Pilates Improves Golf Games

Elks Hoop Shoot to be Held December 7

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Reform. A True Pilates Studio in Saratoga Springs announced very successful results after working with several golfers for 10-week increments to study the impact Pilates might have on the subjects’ golf game. Golfers were assessed for strength, flexibility and range of motion throughout many areas of the body before their first Pilates session. They were also studied after the half-way point and last part of the 10-week assessment. The studies analyzed the body mechanics of the golfers’ swing and measured distance, carry and precision when hitting the ball. All the golfers attended 30, 60 minute, private Pilates sessions over the 10-week period. The male and female golfers in the studies varied in level and skill from novice to pro. Results from the studies showed dramatically

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age groups of 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, and 12-13 year olds. Participants’ ages will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2014 and pre-registration is not required. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District Championship and have the opportunity to advance to regional, state, and national championships. For more information, contact Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at (518) 369-1985.

increased core strength, hamstring and shoulder flexibility and increased spinal rotation. The subjects’ golf game showed greater precision, longer drives and improved swing mechanics. Studio Owner and Certified Level 4 Romana’s Pilates Instructor, Meghan Del Prete has been hired by Skidmore College as the Assistant Coach for the Men’s Golf Team. Golfers on the team workout with Del Prete at Reform. A True Pilates Studio three times a week while in session. “I have known for a long time that Pilates improves strength and flexibility and has many other amazing benefits that would help to improve a person’s golf game, but it is very exciting that I now have the data to prove it,” Del Prete said. For more details on the 10-week Pilates for golf studies conducted by the studio, refer to reformyourbody.com.

News Channel 13 sports reporter Chris Onorato participates in Pilates for Golf Study at Reform. A True Pilates Studio.

Week of November 27 – December 5, 2013

SPORTS

Inaugural Pond Hockey Tournament Set For Late January SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau and Townsquare Lifestyle Events’ Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic will be on January 24-26 at the Saratoga Spa State Park. There will be 60 teams competing in four-on-four roundrobin style games all weekend.

The event will begin Friday evening at the Gideon Putnam Resort and Spa State Park with live entertainment and family fun. Games will be played behind the Gideon Putnam Hotel on pond rinks adjacent to Catherine’s in the park on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the hockey action,

there will be food and beverage vendors, merchandise vendors and live entertainment. Downtown Saratoga Springs will play host to a variety of events at various bars and restaurants for hockey fans to enjoy Friday and Saturday night with Labatt beer as the title sponsor. “We are thrilled to partner with Townsquare Lifestyle Events to create what will sure be a fun event for families and hockey fans alike,” said Todd Garofano, president of the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau. “The backdrop of the Saratoga Spa State Park and the vibrancy of downtown Saratoga Springs will draw players, teams and families from throughout the Northeast for what we anticipate will be a sold-out event.” The Saratoga Frozen Springs Classic is the kick-off event to Saratoga’s annual Winterfest Week. Events will be happening throughout Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County all week

long, ending with the 16th Annual Chowderfest on February 1 in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find full details, register to play and book overnight rooms through

the official website at www.saratogafrozenspringsclassic.com. For more information on Winterfest week events and Chowderfest, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest.

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