Magazine Memories
Ann Hauprich founded Saratoga Living (originally
Saratoga County Living – The magazine that showcases the faces behind the
places) in 1998, serving as Editor & Publisher until its sale in 2004. This PDF
gallery contains a small sampling of the stories written by Ann during that
six-year period.
(Winter 2004-2005 edition)
Anyone wishing to meet the artist who designed the historic marker
identifying the magnificently restored 1845 Federal townhouse at the corner of
West High and Court Streets in Ballston Spa need only inquire within. Just
inside the twin front doors of the moss green landmark is a spacious studio
where Phil Spaziani creates original masterpieces – many of which comprise what
the artist calls his “Picturing A Village Series.”
Click here to read "Portrait of an
artist."
and all reasons
(Summer 2004 edition)
Ann Hauprich shares personal insights into how Saratoga Springs, NY
transformed from “The Summer Place To Be” to a vibrant year-round
destination.”
with Andy Rooney
(Summer 2003 edition)
Lesser known — but equally fascinating — was the part of the now late “60
Minutes” commentator’s life that included more than a few minutes of boyhood
adventures in the greater Saratoga/Capital Region.
example, he doubted there was anyone who knew the barn behind 23
Church Avenue in Ballston Spa as well as young Andy Rooney. Click
here to read a special tribute titled “The Softer Side of Andy Rooney”
that was recently written by Ann Hauprich for The Prayer Lines Behind the
Bylines (2016).
Thanks for the colorful memories!
(Summer 2003 edition)
So detailed were Nancy's descriptions of many building that once stood in and
around the village [Ballston Spa, NY] that we could actually "color" old black
and white photos of them with our imaginations!
(Summer 2003 edition)
Long before cameras started rolling on SEABISCUIT sets in The Spa City, Linda Toohey of the Saratoga County Film Commission had been working hard behind-the-scenes to prepare for the arrival of a Hollywood entourage that included stars Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper and Tobey Maguire.
& Gary Collins
(Summer 2003 edition)
The first time Mary Ann Mobley and Gary Collins set foot in The Spa City as guests of Marylou Whitney and her late husband C. V. (Sonny) Whitney, the actors concluded that “God ran out of ugly when He got to Saratoga Springs.”
(Winter 2002-2003 edition)
Not yet out of her teens and sporting long auburn tresses when she landed her first job at WRGB Ch. 6 in 1973, newscaster Liz Bishop insists she was not initially comfortable in front of a television camera and was apprehensive about conducting live interviews. This Winter 2002-2003 feature pays tribute to an award-winning Capital Region broadcast journalist who remains “as anchored and as good a sport” as ever.
(Winter 2002-2003 edition)
Ask Mark Phillips if he knows anything about the history of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home and he doesn't need to consult a book for the answers.
(Summer 2002 edition)
Fine Affairs just don't happen ... unless, of course, you hire Michael Panza and Geriann Eddy, proprietors of the innovative Saratoga firm that goes by the same name. Included in this Summer 2002 feature are writer Ann Hauprich's memories of meeting Barbara Eden and Joan Rivers at the 2001 Whitney Gala as well as photos of Marylou Whitney at earlier Whitney Galas with themes ranging from Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz to Road to Morocco to Phantom of the Opera to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Summer 2001 Saratoga Living AND
Winter 2001-2002 Saratoga Living
(then Saratoga County Living) magazine
If printer’s ink runs through Harry Quadracci’s veins, a heart of gold pounds within his chest. Indeed the president of the largest privately held printing company this side of the Prime Meridian views sharing with those who are less fortunate as a welcome responsibility that comes with success. The same can be said of his wife Betty Ewens Quadracci, who leaves a lasting impression in her demanding roles as president and publisher of the award-winning Milwalkee Magazine and president of Quad Creative. So began a two-part feature Ann Hauprich wrote in 2001 about the now late co-founders of Quad/Graphics.
On the inside track with Saratoga’s rich & famous
(Summer 2001 edition)
“Jeannette Jordan knows all my secrets . . . and she keeps them,” smiled
Marylou Whitney when asked about the popular Saratogian society columnist in
2001.
CLICK HERE to read more about Jeannette and some of the many celebrity
“scoops” she secured in The Spa City over the decades.
How the whole world became his stage
(Winter 2000-2001 edition)
In fact, David began making the whole world his stage from an incredibly early age. His dramatic debut was actually in the comfort of the suburban home he shared with his parents and older siblings, Tom, Nancy and Barbara. Click here to read an additional story about David that will be included in Ann's new expanded 2016 edition of Prayer Lines Behind the Bylines.
as the host of Freihofer’s “Breadtime Stories”
(Summer 2000 edition)
Leafing through an old family album at the turn-of-the-millennium, Ann
Hauprich found herself drawn to a 1959 photograph in which she was sporting a
frilly party dress and a Freihofer’s baking hat. In her hands was an enormous
cartoon like drawing bearing the caption “My Freihofer SQUIGGLE.” The picture
rekindled some delicious childhood memories of a popular weekday afternoon
television program (Freddie Freihofer’s “Breadtime Stories”) and the host who
had squiggled his way into thousands of young hearts during the 1950s and 1960s.
Please
CLICK HERE to read a Summer 2000 Saratoga Living magazine feature about
the upstate New York TV show host who went on to found JIMAPCO maps and
CLICK HERE to read a more personal tribute penned following Jim Fisk’s
2011 passing.
(Summer 2000 edition)
Widely credited with restoring a touch of class to the historic city that is
home turf to The Sport of Kings and The Queen of Spas is
Marylou Whitney. But
there is far more to the celebrated socialite than meets the eye. Behind the
glamour and glitz that have elevated her to a status approaching royalty is a
gem of a human being who has not allowed money or privilege to blind her to the
things that ultimately matter most in life: family, friends – and faith.
to Grow Yourself a Life You’ll Love
(Summer 2000 edition)
In the great garden of life, Barbara Garro is a rare and precious
flower in full bloom. She believes every human being has a green thumb
when it comes to personal growth potential and has written a book
aptly titled Grow Yourself a Life You’ll Love.
Click here to read a
related 2016 book chapter about
Barbara Garro.
(Winter 1999-2000 edition)
I don't remember the titles of all the books I read or how many essays I
penned while I was in Steve Toussaint's English class at Ballston Spa High
School over 30 years ago. What I do recollect was that Mr. Toussaint instilled
in me a desire to devour classic and contemporary literary works and helped me
sharpen my analytical skills through challenging assignments that often required
putting in overtime in the homework department.
(Winter 1998-1999 edition then Saratoga County Living magazine)
Anyone invited to dine with the Rev. Anthony Maione at St. Peter's Rectory in
Saratoga Springs can forget about being seated at the table by a matronly
housekeeper who has been slaving over a hot oven all day!
