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November 2007 Archives
A 67-year-old city man was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 28 after a three-week investigation confirmed he had inappropriate contact with a 15-year-old boy.
Construction has started on the Hyatt Place Hotel off of State Farm Boulevard in the town of Malta.
The week in review features some of the top stories from around Saratoga County.
Seventh-grade art students at Maple Avenue Middle School gathered from 2:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, to work on a project called “Empty Bowls” that will benefit a local charitable organization.
In case you didn’t notice, Christmas is right around the corner.
December is upon us and families will begin to pick out their Christmas trees.
A local business man is trying his hand at something new.
The holiday shopping season is upon us and the Downtown Business Association is having a “Bag Day” for the local shoppers.
The Saratoga County Arts Council is set for First Saturday Arts Night in Saratoga.
“Thank you for keeping us safe. You are a hero.”
Trips to Florida don’t just pay for themselves.
The Chinese practice of positioning objects and utilizing space in harmony with one’s environment known as Feng Shui has been in existence for thousands of years.
Despite having been adapted to theatre, radio, television and film countless times since it was first published back in December 1843, “A Christmas Carol” has remained one of the most lasting and well-liked Christmas stories ever.
I recently wrote about a female fan who had contacted me by e-mail to share her point of view on a couple of issues that I had covered in my weekly articles.
Like many coaches in Section II, Mitch Snyder is trying to figure out just how good his team will be this winter.
Few athletes have the distinction of holding a record that stands as the best in the history of a sport.
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, many people start thinking of the next holiday.
According to Wikipedia, the day after Thanksgiving has been considered the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season since at least 1924.
Students at the Caroline Street Elementary School made a bond on Tuesday morning and will keep in touch with their adopted soldier.
The week in review features some of the top stories from around Saratoga County.
It’s back for the third year and restaurateurs are looking forward to another Restaurant Week.
It seems natural to write about giving thanks during Thanksgiving week, but my motivation goes beyond the traditional reasons of Pilgrims and turkey.
Members of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, have been giving back to a community that still needs help — New Orleans.
Frank Adams Jewelers is open in Saratoga Springs.
Recently I startled the volunteers at pet adoption sites outside Staples store and inside the Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs by asking, "Which is the oldest cat here?"
Each year, the Preview Reception signals the opening of the Saratoga Festival of Trees.
Within the realm of Skidmore College Athletics, the sports of field hockey, tennis and golf have long been associated with success on both regional and national levels.
It’s the morn of Thanksgiving Eve and all through the Lane apartment are To-Do lists.
You have heard me in the past preach about our edict in the search and rescue community that “cotton kills.”
What does a homeless person look like?
Editor’s note: The following is a new feature from Saratoga TODAY where our news staff will compile a list of some of the top stories that have happened in Saratoga County since our last issue was published - Nov. 9 - and present them here.
Seven locals were honored for bringing convention groups to the Spa City.
While celebrities participate on “Dancing with the Stars”, some local dancers at the Arthur Murray Saratoga Dance Studio looked like they belonged on the hit television show.
A journey for two friends has led them to “All the Right Angles” for their first shows in the area.
It’s not too early to start thinking about Mardi Gras.
Skidmore College continues its community outreach program, Skidmore Cares, for its second year.
In the year she’s been open, Debra Docyk owner of Sanctuary Spa, has seen the spa evolve.
You can’t see them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there.
The smell of peppermint fills the air.
Halloween is out of the way, stores have already put up their Christmas displays and Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away; the holidays are well upon us and soon it will be time to think about getting your home into the holiday spirit.
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the DeGrechie house, not a creature was stirring, except for yours truly.
As the saying goes, it’s better to give than to receive.
Thursday night, November 29, 2007, marks the twenty first year that the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association presents the Victorian Streetwalk in Downtown Saratoga Springs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Like many families on Christmas morning, mine has a tradition.
As the holiday season approaches so too do the smells and tastes that accompany it.
Looking for something to get the whole family excited about this holiday season?
For over a decade, the Saratoga Hospital Foundation has been offering one of a kind holiday ornaments that folks can merrily deck their halls with.
Six private residences and one newly remodeled apartment in and near the North Broadway historic district will open their doors for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation's 18th Annual Candlelight House Tour on Friday, Nov. 30.
Its no secret that the minute November hits we are thrown full swing into the holiday season.
Peter Hume, a history teacher at Schuylerville High School, passed away in his sleep back on Monday, Oct.22.
Hope Melton is a woman with exceptional courage.
The feel of late autumn is upon us and so concludes the bountiful supply of local fresh produce…maybe in your garden, but not for the farmers at your local Saratoga Farmers’ Market!
In the late 80s and early to mid-90s, raves were all the rage, especially in the United Kingdom.
Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” is a comedic and sharply drawn portrait of Russian life revolving around a famed cherry orchard and the fate of the Ranyevskya family.
Jo-Anne Hostig, coach of the Saratoga Springs High School field hockey team, has been there before.
There are times when I absolutely hate the outdoors and Mother Nature.
Athletes and coaches from the Glenville-based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) had a stellar weekend all over the world.
A new brand of physical activity programming is making its way to Saratoga Springs this winter, aimed specifically at motivating individuals from all walks of life to engage in sports.
The New York Racing Association’s contract expires in 45 days and so far, a replacement jockey has not been named to guide the New York racing franchise into the future.
The City Council of Saratoga Springs will have a new look starting in 2008.
The real estate world and Spa City lost someone who was synonymous with both.
Greenwich - Police continue to search for 12-year-old Jaliek Rainwalker.
The Republican Party remains in control of the county board of supervisors, but gained one seat in the city of Saratoga Springs.
In baseball and politics there are no ties. One side wins, the other loses.
The City Council will most likely have three new faces when they hold meetings in 2008, but two will remain the same.
In honor of the Universal Preservation Hall some downtown businesses are raising money for its completion.
In order for a not-for-profit organization of volunteers like Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist to continue to endure, successful fundraisers and donations from caring individuals are critical.
Folks heading to the Canfield Casino this weekend can expect to have a ball.
In honor of Latino Heritage Month, Felipe Luciano was the keynote speaker for the Skidmore Latino club, Raices, on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when planning their retirement, if not the biggest mistake, is listening to the wrong people.
Most adults know that as we age a simple fall can have serious consequences.
If there is one Thanksgiving tradition we can be certain of, it is that this celebration has always included a great deal of food and overindulgence.
If the shoes fit, wear them.
In today’s busy families, meal time is not only a way to make sure your loved ones are getting the right nutrition they need, it is a perfect time to ensure their emotions and spirits are in a positive check.
Consider the Power of Professional Asset Management
The Skidmore College field hockey team shutout Alvernia College 2-0 in the first round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Field Hockey championships, Wednesday at Thoroughbred Field.
I had a rather depressing experience this past weekend. It was late Sunday morning.
Joe Palmer, until his death in 1952 was America’s best known turf writer.
A week has passed since the Schuylervile High School football team lost in the Section II, Class C Super Bowl, but that hasn’t lessened the pain of a season coming to a close for the players.
Editor's Note: In the print edition of this story, it actually jumps to Page 24 versus Page 9 as stated. Sorry for any confusion.
Saratoga Springs City Supervisors
In its 22nd year, the annual Head of the Fish Regatta once again showed why its one of the biggest and most impressive competitions of its kind with 1,100 shells hitting the waters of Saratoga Lake over the two-day event last weekend.
The Schuylerville High School varsity football team finds themselves facing the only squad that beat them this year in the Class C Super Bowl.
The two other contested races in the city are for the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Commissioner of Finance.
This weekend, the Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club presents the 1952 Tony Award-winning play “The Crucible.”
In the Epiphany Theater Company’s adaptation of the bestselling novel, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” the title character utters the line, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.”
Halloween has been my favorite holiday as far back as I can remember.
For almost 30 years, Brookside Museum has offered various programs aimed at instilling a deeper understanding and appreciation of Saratoga County’s past to people of all ages.
Otto’s Jacket had originally planned to issue their first full-length album, “About You,” in August.
Solar Makes Sense in New York for a variety of reasons.
Hello! Welcome to Events by Jackie Oh.
The staff at Furniture Theatre in Malta expects a rise in furniture purchases in the upcoming weeks.
The Saratoga Builders Association (SBA) Showcase of Homes announced the People’s Choice winners on Oct. 23 at Panza’s restaurant in Saratoga Springs.
You know how you get a tune stuck in your head?
Good friends provided me a memorable Breeders’ Cup experience last weekend.
A few weeks ago, a female reader sent me an e-mail stating that although she was not an outdoors person, she enjoyed reading my weekly article.
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