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Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Celebrating 15 Years
to the 15th annualelcome
SaratogaWT
his holiday season is one
of great challenge for
many individuals and fam-
ilies living in the tri-county region.
Many are finding it difficult to get
and keep jobs that pay enough to
meet their basic needs. They are
having trouble putting nutritious
food on their tables, locating afford-
able and stable housing and securing
health care for themselves and their
families. The parallel challenge for
each of us is to respond to the needs
of the poor and the suffering among
us with compassion and generosity
and to advocate for systemic change
that guarantees the basic necessities
for all of our neighbors. In the midst
of these trying times, we are aware
of our own vulnerability as well as a
heightened sensitivity to our deep
interconnectedness.
It is with a spirit of increased con-
sciousness of the blessings in our
lives that we invite you to enjoy this
creative holiday fantasy of delight-
fully decorated trees, wreaths, and
centerpieces.
Join us for Senior Day on Friday
and breakfast with Santa on
Saturday – a fun-filled day of chil-
dren’s activities. May the many
magical moments of this year’s fes-
tival fill our spirits with hope and
gladness.
Behind the scenes, scores of ded-
icated volunteers spent countless
hours planning and preparing for
this event to be enjoyed by the entire
community. For them we are most
grateful. Thank you also to the many
businesses and corporate sponsors
who have generously supported our
efforts and to the creative donors of
the myriad of items of holiday
décor. Our media sponsors,
Saratoga Today and Star 101.3 FM
have been wonderful supporters as
well.
We encourage you to savor this
visual feast and to further the mis-
sion of Catholic Charities by pur-
chasing the holiday items displayed.
We wish you a happy, peace-filled
holiday season – one that will rekin-
dle hope and trust in the gift of life
and our relationship with one
another.
The Steering Committee
Sister Charla Commins
Kate Deloria
Earline Johnson
Bruce O’Connell
PRESIDENT
Bruce O’Connell
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jane Morrissey
TREASURER
Rebecca Christner
SECRETARY
Kelly Waechter
Board of Directors BOARD MEMBERS
Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia
Kris Hatch
Rev. Dominic Ingemie
Earline Johnson
Trip Shannon
Steven Stockdale
Michael Toohey, Esq.
Nancy Wade, M.D.
TreesFestival ofDecember 2 - December 5 at the Saratoga Springs City Center
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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HONORARY
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Joe & Gloria Dalton
HONORARY
COMMITTEE
Stacie H. Arpey
Rebecca Christner
& Carter White
D.A. Collins
Kathy DiSanto
Anita & Rick Dunn
Claudette M. Farchione
Kristine Hatch
Sally & Jim Higgins
Brien & Cindy Hollowood
Bishop Howard J. Hubbard
Rev. Dominic Ingemie
Kathleen James
honorary committee
Catholic Charities, a ministry
of the Catholic Diocese of
Albany, is committed to
active witness on behalf of
the Scriptural values of
mercy and justice.
Catholic Charities, recogniz-
ing human need at all stages
of life, responds to all persons
regardless of race, creed or
lifestyle, with special empha-
sis on the economically poor
and the vulnerable.
Catholic Charities serves and
empowers persons in need,
advocates for a just society,
calls forth and collaborates
with women and men of
good.
mission statement
What’s Happening
Matt & Earline Johnson
Mayor Scott & Julie Johnson
Michele Kelly
Drs. John Leary & Nancy Wade
Jane Morrissey
John & Rosemary Munter
Kate R. Naughton
Bruce & Madge O’Connell
David & Helen Porter
Ann Seton Quinn
David & Deborah Quinn
VanPatten Reed
Ron & Michele Riggi
Margaret S. Roohan
Dee Sarno
Helen Snyder
Christine & Dave Stack
Joe & Lisa Torani
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Vukelic
MMuussiicc PPeerrffoorrmmaanncceeSScchheedduullee
EntertainmentPerforming at the Preview Reception• Brenda Vredenburg,
Pianist
• Magico*!
Performing at Senior Day• 2pm – Uncle Sam
Sparklers
• 4pm – Dorothy Nolan
Fifth Grade Chime Choir,
Deb Craig, Director
Updated Schedule on website blog saratogafestivaloftrees.com
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Let it Snow
Mark Baker and the Saratoga
Springs City Center Staff
Mary Leigh and the Fauves
Mike’s Hard Lemonade
Olde Saratoga Brewing
Company
Party Warehouse
Pedal Pusher
Price Chopper
- Wilton Central Market Floral
- Ballston Ave
The Sagamore
The Saratoga Hilton
Saratoga Eagle
SPAC
Saratoga Springs Water
Stewart’s
Tom Roohan
Troy Senior Service Center
Brenda Vrendenburg
Special Thanks
Anonymous
Scott Bergman, Randall Perry
Photography
Students of the Dorothy
Nolan Chime Choir and
Debbie Craig, Director
Circus Café
County Florist
Dehn’s Florist
Decresente Distributing
Exit 9 Wine & Liquor
Glens Falls Community
Theater
Grapevine Fine Wines and
Liquor
Jack’s American Bistro
Jan’s Florist
Homemade Theater
Joan and Chuck Lighthart
Magico*!
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Winter Wonderland
Lynn Allen
Theresa Agresta
Josie Ambrosio
Sal Ambrosio
Gail Anderson
Peg Bradley
Wayne Bemis
Florence Campion
Sister Charla Commins
Anne Comstock
Kathleen Cosmus
Peter Crowley
Margaret D’Andrea
Lisa Dean
Kate Deloria
Fran Dingeman
Sharon Drosky
Stan Drosky
Rick Dunn
Leona Dupell
Joan Ferris
Margaret Fueston
Colleen Guarino
Kris Hatch
Earline Johnson
Noreen Jones
Angela Laterra
Cindy Manz
Mary Ellen Maxwell
Bernie McCue
Jane Mehan
Bruce O’Connell
Marcia Okosky
Mary Prattico
Kathy Price
Anne Reed
Marquita Rhodes
Candyce Robenstein
Jackie Saxton
Nancy Toole
Kelly Mansfield Waechter
Karen Ward
Wayne Wheeler
Mandy Whelan
CommitteePrincipals
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Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Unwrap the MagicThe Key
Tree Name
Sponsor
Decorations
$
Table Top Trees
$
Count Down
'til Christmas
Wesley, The Community
Carol Joyce,
Pat Rachiele,
Lorrie Shilling
Bling-it’s Christmas
Finch Paper, LLC
Nancy Salmon
It’s A Snowday!
Dr. William &
Robin Byrt
Evelyn F. Bedard,
Ray Bedard,
Madeline Liefl
Hope for Joy and Peace
St. Clement's Church
Christina Bean,
Mimsey Kelly,
Marilyn Helenek
The Heart of Christmas
Jack Byrne Ford
& Mercury
Bonnie Radlowski,
Marcele Tysoe
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Winter Bounty
Court McLaughlin
#422 Catholic
Daughters of the
Americas The Green’s
Social Committee
Saratoga Scenes
Mr. James G. Doyle
Saratoga Notecards,
Peg & Jerry Bradley
My Favorite Things
National Grid
Jenness Cunningham,
Charleen Bivona
A Royal Christmas
Dr. Roland &
Mrs. Mary Phillips
Cathy MacNeil,
Anne Wagner
Happy Birthday Jesus
Mrs. Jane Wait
The Giver of
Life Gift Shoppe,
Christine Edwards,
Jan Nudo
Acosta Sales
The Adirondack Trust Company
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Arizona Tea
Bachman Company
Bast Hatfield
Freihofer
Campbell
Commonwealth Brands, Inc.
Crown Imports
DA Collins
DeCrescente Distributing
Company
Diana's Bakery
Fortitech Inc.
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Georgia Pacific
Heineken USA Inc.
Labatts USA
LBM Sales
Leroy Holding Company
Liggett Vector Brands
Maplewood Ice Co., Inc.
MLB Construction
Service LLC
Miller-Coors
Nestle
Nestle Waters
Northeast Retailer Brands
Old Neighborhood Foods
Paul DeLima
Pepsi-Cola Company
- Newburgh
Philip Morris U.S.A.
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Roohan Realty
Ryder Transportation Services
Saratoga Eagle
Saratoga National Bank &
Trust Co.
Schlotterbeck & Foss Co.
SOFCO, Inc.
- a Division of Bunzyl USA
Stewart's Shops
UniFirst Corporation
W.J. Morris Excavating, Inc.
White Wave
Corporate Sponsors
Mandy and Rory Whelan
Preview Reception Sponsor
Linda & Michael Toohey
Family Day Sponsor
$
$
Tree Judges1. Todd Garofano,
Saratoga
Convention &
Tourism Bureau
2. Gretchen Squires,
The Posie Peddler
3. Kevin Sykes,
Hall of Springs/
Mazzone
Management
Frosty & Friends
Coldwell Banker
Prime Properties
Ginny Andrews,
Lynn Bailey,
Christa Boden,
Linda Chiarello,
Suzanne Cobb,
Bonnie Nicolosi &
Mary Spinelli
Red & White Christmas
Old Saratoga Restorations
Irene & Tom Burns
Give a Little Hope
Beverly Valentine in
Memory of Ed Valentine
Amanda Crames,
Michele Curry,
Michele Funiciello,
Julie Johnson
A Heavenly Christmas
Mr. & Mrs. James Grande
Casey Richards,
Gillian Richards,
Wanda Richards
‘Twas the Night
Before Christmas
Debbie Fee,
Carole Schirialdi,
Carrie Swigart,
Ronnie Yacur
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Festival of Trees
Floor TreesGolden Splendor
William J. Burke &
Sons, Bussing &
Cunnif, Inc.
Beth DeMatteo,
Jodi Matarrese
A Saratoga Tradition
Kathleen &
Tom Cosmus (Chico's)
Chico's
Sugar Plum Fairy
Cudney's Launderers
& Dry Cleaners
Terri Coseo,
Linda Crawford
Claudette Farchione,
Eileen Farley,
Regina Vanasdale,
Eleanor Wittmann
The Nativity Tree
Knights of Columbus
Saratoga Central Catholic
School, Deb McHale
A Touch of Frost
NY Long Term
Care Brokers, LTD.
Impression of Saratoga,
Ann O’Connor
First Snowfall
New York
Racing Association
Timothy Healy,
Hidden Gardens, Inc.
Sweet 15!
Roohan Realty
Robin Dalton,
Darlene Chorman,
Palma Pedrick,
Tamara Valentine
'Twas the Night
Before Christmas
Saratoga Care/
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Hospital
Floor D Nurses
Night of Flight
The Saratoga Convention
& Tourism Bureau
Claudette Farchione,
Rachel Farchione,
Elizabeth Markowicz,
Jonathan Markowicz,
Theresa Markowicz
Peace, Hope, Love & Joy
Saratoga Gaming
and Raceway
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter
Day Saints Relief Society
Cindy Jensen,
Wendy Nelson
Breast Cancer Awareness
Saratoga Hair
Transplant Center
Nicky Naushahi, AM
& PM horticulture Class
Tiffany Tree
Michael & Linda Toohey
Carole Nielson,
Pat Stickney
Holiday Magic
Home of the
Good Shepherd
Rebecca Detora,
Laura Poirier
Builder’s Holiday
Saratoga Builders
Association
Natalie Amsler,
Karan Hankinson,
Pamela Stott
Angels Among Us
St. Clement's School
Janet Franco, Tina Nigro,
Lisa O'Brien, Laura Paul,
Soula Tsitos
Liz O’Brien
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
A Friend
Almost One of a Kind Quilt Shop
Vicki Feldman and Barbara Haynes
Anonymous
Donna Bates
Evelyn Bedard
Susanna Bezold
Theresa Bezold
Eleanor Boyle
Fiona Burde
Irene Burns
Kaitlyn Cameron
Florence Campion
Elaine Caruso-Roberts
Susan Christopher
Church of St. Peter Youth Ministry
- Grades 10-12
Debbie Clabeau
Donna Clothier
Kristen Corcoran
Crafters Gallery
-Roger Goldsmith
Samantha Dean
Susan Dornan
Drosky Friends
Megan Drosky
Sharon Drosky
Sally Duvall
El Ced
Stephanie DeCelle
Bonnie Farelly
Joanne Figliomeni
Veronica Frazier
Julie Gailor
Sandi Graham
Irene Hagerty
Dorothy Harran
Judy Hart
Nancy Holsberger
Jewelry by Design
· Pamela Baghasian
Dianne Johnstone
Just Beautiful
· Justina Davison
Connie Kirkpatrick
Noelle Kolakowsk
Sarah Landers
Christine Levy
Literacy New York -GCR
· Maria Lange
Cosette Lotz
Lyn Madden
Mary's Haven Friends
Diana Miller
Madeline Miller
Milton Veterinary Hospital
· Dr. Lori Langdon
Ann Neville
Marcia Okosky
Heather O'Leary
Nancy O'Leary
Orenda Garden Club
· Judy Froehlich
· Louise Jordan
Faith Palma
Maria Peters
Elena Porter
Prayer Shawl Ministry
of St. Clement's and St. Peter's
Caroline Putman
Geoffrey Putman
Margaret Putman
Anne Reed
Candyce Robenstein
Diane Russell
St. Clement's Altar Society
St. Clement's Confirmation Program
St. Clement's Eucharistic Ministers
St. Clement's Greeters
St. Clement's Music
St. Clement's Outreach
St. Clement's Pastoral Care
St. Clement's Ushers
St. Clement's Youth Ministry
Saratoga National Bank
- Ballard Road Branch
Jackie Saxton
Lisa Shaul
Skidmore Apartments
· Angie Aragon
· Stacia Currier
· Christina O'Connell
Kathy Stahl
Sweetheart's Dolls
· Carolyn Isenberg
· Ruth Talmon
The Elves
The Quilted Jardin
· Martha Beauchamp
Susan Trentecoste
Uncommon Threads
· Barbara Hefter
Kate Van Buren
Megan Vaughn
Shirley Voelker
Jane Wait
Marian Wait Walsh
Shirley Waterfield
Natasha Wipka
Yaddo Garden Association
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Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Making Spirits Bright
Family Day
Family Day SponsorMandy & Rory Whelan & Family
Breakfast SponsorsBella Home Builders
Bonacio Construction, Inc.
Drs. John Leary & Nancy Wade
Stewarts Shops "Sundaes with Santa"
Sponsors for the Children's Activity & Santa's WorkshopChristmas Characters
STAR 101.3 Radio
Cookie DecoratingAdvantage Mortgage Service
DecorationsG. Willikers
EntertainmentOne Caroline/Mouzon House
Face PaintingWarren Anesthesiologists
Letters to SantaAnthony & Susan DePaula
ManicuresLimoncello Ristorante
The Appraisal Company
Ornaments518 Athlete Aiden Howley
Spa Cascada
Photos With SantaD’Andrea Liquors
Madge & Bruce O'Connell
Picture FramesAdirondack Sign Perfect
Freeman & Shea Co. Inc. Plumbing
Santa's WorkshopDr. James Byrne/Dr. Brian Byrne
Sharon Byrne Realty USA
Storytellers CornerViolets/Stellas of Saratoga
A Christmas Angel
Saratoga Central Catholic
Breakfast With Santa DonorsBoston Market
The Bread Basket
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery
Chianti's II
Mr. & Mrs. James Collins
Comptons Restaurant
Country Corner Cafe
Courtyard Marriott
Cupcake Lab
D’Andrea’s Pizza
Dave Harmons Westside Stadium
Denny's Restaurant
Dunkin Donuts
Esperanto's
Finish Line Restaurant & Bar
Golden Corral
Hannaford Food & Drug Superstore
Holiday Inn-Saratoga Springs
McDonalds Restaurant Exit 15
Mimi & Friends Hair Studio
Mexican Connection
Post Time Deli
Price Chopper Corporate Gift Committee
Putnam Market
Roma Importing Co.
Carol & David Schweizer
Scallions
Sysco Food Services
The Hungry Spot
The Villa Family
Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagel
CommitteeChairpersonKate Deloria
Co-ChairpersonsMargaret D'Andrea
Jane Mehan
Breakfast With SantaMargaret D'Andrea
Christmas CharactersFran Dingeman
Cookie DecoratingJoan Fitzhenry
Cindy Manz
DecorationsLarry & Linda Ambrosino
Colleen Guarino
Face PaintingMaddie Albrycht
Sarah Albrycht
Kerri Barber
Diane McGarry
Barbara Nieman
Nancy Toole
Letters to SantaKathleen Cosmus
Maureen Lynch
ManicuresNoreen Jones
Mary Bonner
OrnamentsJoan Lighthart
Maryellen Maxwell
Carole Tarantino
Michele West
Santa PhotosAnne Comstock
Deanna Wolfe
Picture FramesMary Angelini
Margaret Fueston
Storyteller's CornerJoAnne McGraw
EntertainmentMaryLeigh and The Fauves
Sponsors & Donors
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
TODAY 11
A Beautiful Sight
Festival of TreesVolunteers20
10
Nellie Agosta
Lynn Allen
Vince Arpey
Judy Banks
Gail Barclay
Donna Bates
Evelyn Bedard
Teena Behr
Dottie Bemis
Sally Biggie
Babbie Boyle
Eleanor Boyle
Carol Bradley
Peg Bradley
Barb Britton
Don Brooks
Kathy Brower
Ellen Brown
Darlene Burke
Diana Burke
Connie Bush
Cathyren Caggiano
Merrillyn Capone
Joan Carola
Barbara Carovano
Pat Chance
Cathyren Caggiano
Marilynn Civic
Becky Christner
Susan Clark
Ann Cooley
Jane Costello
Linda Crawford
Patricia Cross
Charlene DeLucia
Marilyn DeLorio
Ellen Desotell
Kathy DeVivo
Cathy DiPaolo
Betty Donnally
Pat Dooley
Mark Dorsey
Pat Dorsey
Nancy Dragonette
Mary and Bob Dudley
Donald Ely
Mary Faustini
Joan Ferris
Joanne Figliomenti
Denny Finneran
Pat Flanagan
Carol Frail
Katie Franchi
Judy Froehlich
Regina & Jim Gapczynski
Martha Garczynski
Mary Ann Gibbs
Pat Gould
Irene Hagerty
Cathy Hall
Dorothy & Steve Harren
Katie Hart
Bridget Hartman
Kris Hatch
Judy Hefter
Denise Herman
Linda & Richard Holmes
Barbara Holton
Kathleen James
Matt Johnson
Bernedette Joyce
Ellen Fontaine Kennedy
Cora Ketchum
Carolyn Kirkpatrick
Sandy Kuhn
Carol Leone
Sharon MacDougal
Bernadette MacHenry
Jackie & George Madarasz
Mary Mathers
Cebe McConkey
Pat Meaney
Jackie & Ron Medaglia
Meg & Jack Minehan
Jane Morrissey
Judy Mullen
Rosemary Munter
Elaine Murphy
Ann Neville
Carm Moffett
Jim Noonan
Kathy Nygard
Mary Lou Paley
Faith Palma
Yolanda Paolicelli
Barbara Parrish
Lisa & Robert Perilli
Ron & Kathy Phelps
Cindy Phillips
Nancy Pompa
Elena Porter
Marty Precheur
Mary Racette
Pat Reed
Pat Reo
Christopher Robenstein
Richard Robenstein II
Sylvia Rogers
Barbara Ruggiero
Nancy Donahue Ryan
Patty Salvadore
Corinne Scirocco
Karen Stethar
Mary Sutton
Kathy Sweet
Ruth Talmon
Dolores Tierney
Carol Tomlinson
Sue Trinconata
Kathy Totten
Beverly Valenti
Kate Van Buren
Rose Verro
Ginny Vogel
Anne Wagner
Laura Watters
Carter White
Nancy Wilder
Vivian Wills
Katharine & Patrick Winderlin
Nancy York
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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Shining Stars
SILVER DONORS (gifts of $25+)
• Jim & Alice Carroll
• Mark & Jane Costello
• Barbara A. Holton
In Memoy Of Judith G. Mansfield
• Jane C. Johnson
• Bill & Marilyn Schweiker
PLATINUM STARSShining Stars atop theTrees
PLATINUM DONORS (gifts of $100+)
• Yolanda Paolicelli
• Nellie S. Agosta
In Memory Of Louis S. Agosta
• Keith Ferrara
In Memory Of Lawernce & Josephine Ferrara
• Thomas & Eva Francomano
• George & Jackie Madarasz
• Anthony & Margaret Mangano
• David & Lucille Mastrianni
• Tom & Anne Reed
• Candyce Robenstein
In Memory Of Silas & Shirley Haley
• The Clements Firm
• The Waechter & Mansfield Families
In Memory Of Judith G. Mansfield
• John & Anne Wagner
GOLD STARS
GOLD DONORS (gifts of $50+)
• William & Rose Armstrong
In Memory Of Angelina Barella
• William & Rose Armstrong
In Memory Of Art & Ann Armstong
• Jerome & Barbara Callaghan
• Harry & Helen Croop
• Hugh & Mary Ann Foley
• Munter Enterprises, Inc.
• Marguerite Smith
In Memory Of Thomas M. Smith
• Rick & Becky Stauffer
• Charles & Edith Ward
In Memory Of James Conroy
• Chris & Angie Watt
SILVER STARS
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
TODAY 13
All That Glistens
Our 2010 Santas
Fred Clark
Jack Minehan
Tom Roohan
Rory Whalen
Mrs. Claus
JoAnn McGraw
Purchasing
Visitors wishing to purchase a display piece should:
• Lift the tag from the display.
• Take the tag to the Sales Table.
Pick-up
Pick-up time for small trees, wreaths and centerpieces 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
on Sunday, December 5th. The Saratoga Festival of Trees cannot be
responsible for displays not picked up at this time.
Tree Delivery
Large trees will be delivered free of charge within a 10-mile radius
of Saratoga Springs beginning Sunday, December 5th. Please pro-
vide the Sales Table with the best time for your delivery.
purchase, pick-up & delivery informationCatholic Charities
of Saratoga, Warren and Washington CountiesThe Saratoga Festival of
Trees is the largest fundraiser
supporting the programs and
services offered byCatholic
Charities of Saratoga, Warren
and Washington counties.
Catholic Charities has
become a vital part of life for
many individuals and families
in the region.
Programs and Services
offered by
Catholic Charities:
• Counseling — Individual,
couple and family
counseling, group support.
• Domestic Violence
Project — Shelter,
counseling, advocacy,
education, 24-hour hotline
services for victims of
domestic violence and
their children in
Warren and Washington
counties.
• Donovan House —
Ballston Spa community-
based residential group
home program for
adolescent boys.
• HIV / AIDS Related
Services – Counseling and
advocacy for individuals
and families affected by
HIV/AIDS.
• Mary’s Haven —
A community
home for the dying serving
persons with irreversible
illness, who are in the last
three months of their lives
and who can no longer
remain safely in their
homes.
• Mentoring Program —
Prevention / diversion
program impacting youth’s
academic, social
and emotional milieu.
Programs and Services are
available to anyone in
Saratoga, Warren and
Washington Counties,
accompanied by
information, referral and
advocacy as needed.
Individuals are never
refused because of an
inability to pay.
For a complete list of all
services offered in each coun-
ty or for additional informa-
tion please visit
www.ccrcda.org or call:Main Office142 Regent Street,Saratoga Springs, NY 12866518-587-5000
North Country35 Broad Street, Glens Falls, NY12801. 518-793-6212
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Photos with Santa $3
Thursday, December 2
from 5:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Photos are included as
part of the Breakfast or
sundaes with Santa on
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Photos with Santa
“I came in at the tail-end of the
first year of the festival. I offered to
help out to get some corporate spon-
sors and have stayed with the event
ever since.” – Rick Dunn, 15 yearvolunteer
“In the beginning, we all thought
Peter was crazy and this event
would never work. I’ve never been
so happy to be wrong!” – EarlineJohnson, Steering Committee, 15
year volunteer
“It was Tom Smith, Peter
Crowley, Helen Snyder –
among many others that
spearheaded this festival ini-
tially. I remember that Tom
went off and did research at
other festivals – Long Island,
Albany and Amsterdam.” -
Sister Charla Commins,Director of CatholicCharities – Saratoga, Warrenand Washington Counties.
“I remember Tom Smith being the
nicest guy to work with at the festi-
val. What a legacy to create! The
level of décor that is produced and
donated blows me away. The talent
and time that people have given is
tremendous and it just keeps grow-
ing.” – Peg Bradley, 11 YearVolunteer
“As the locally owned and operat-
ed community newspaper it's very
important to choose the events that
stand out and truly make a differ-
ence in the communities we serve,
and the Saratoga Festival of Trees
exceeds all of our criteria. Saratoga
TODAY is proud to once again
sponsor the event which serves as
the unofficial start to the holiday
season, and looks forward to help-
ing Catholic Charities reach their
goals.” – Chad Beatty, Publisher,Saratoga TODAY, Media Sponsorsince 2005
“Star 101.3 has been a proud
sponsor of the Catholic Charities
Festival of Trees for almost a
decade! Year after year, the event
magically ignites a sense of wonder
in families who have made it part of
their holiday tradition. It's so much
fun to see the children all dressed up
in their holiday finest excitedly
anticipating breakfast with Santa
and to witness their expressions of
glee as they walk through the pag-
eant of beautifully decorated trees.
Childhood memories are being
made here and Star 101.3 is thrilled
to be part of it!” – FrancineDingeman, General Manager,Anastos Media Group, MediaSponsor since 2001
“I am still truly amazed, but not
surprised, by the community sup-
port of the Festival of Trees each
year. The Chairs of this event spend
countless hours preparing for the
event, from soliciting sponsorships
to making sure Santa and his elves
will arrive on time. It is a wonderful
event raising the necessary funds for
a worthwhile organization, Catholic
Charities.” – Maryellen Maxwell, 8Year Volunteer
“I remember the first year I ran
the décor committee by myself.
Since some of the pieces were live
greenery I kept coming back to the
City Center to water all the plants so
Let it SnowIn 1995, the inaugural Saratoga Festival of Trees kicked off – begin-
ning a Saratoga holiday tradition that continues to grow. Today,through the thoughts, memories and images of past participants, wereflect on the significance of the festival over the past 15 years.
Friday, November 24, 2010SARATOGA
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they would stay alive! When Jackie
Saxton joined the effort it was a
godsend. We clicked and have
become best friends because of the
festival. I am most impressed by
how the show has grown from just a
few trees, centerpieces and wreaths
to a huge holiday production that
includes hundreds of community
volunteers and sponsors.” - MarciaOkosky, 15 Year Volunteer
“It took us two years to convince
the board to put on the first festival.
Helen Snyder and Tom Smith did a
lot of the leg work – researching the
benefits of this type of event and if it
might work for Catholic Charities.
I’ve been impressed by how the
community has come forward to
support the event. I’ve been blessed
to be part of the organization and to
meet people like Mark Baker, Steve
Sullivan, Vinny Verro, Sister Charla
Commins and many others who
give so much back to the communi-
ty.” – Peter Crowley, 15 YearVolunteer
“Volunteering for the festival has
been a lesson in happi-
ness. There is a close and
caring bond between all
the volunteers and over
the years I’ve developed
my own festival family.
What a joy to even work
with my own daughter at
this event!” – LeonaDupell, 14 YearVolunteer
“The festival has given me the
opportunity to get up close and per-
sonal with individuals involved with
Catholic Charities. Nothing is more
powerful than seeing hundreds of
community members come out and
work selflessly towards a goal.
Experiencing that profound com-
mitment, I was able to internalize
and understand the operations and
mission statement of the
organization on a deeper
level.” – Bruce O’Connell,15 Year Volunteer
“I have been serving as a
Principal Committee mem-
ber since 2000 and provide
the graphic design services
that help to differentiate the
Saratoga Festival of Trees from
other festival of trees in our area. It
is rewarding to be able to volunteer
my time and talents to such a great
cause. It’s fun and festive but plays
a more serious and necessary role in
our community for those it truly
helps.” – Karen Ward, 10 YearVolunteer
