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Sustainable Fashion, Japanese Stitching Style, “Ugly” Sweater DIY at Moreau 

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MOREAU — Moreau Lake State Park, located at 605 Old Saratoga Road in Gansevoort, is offering the following events this month. 

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Sustainable Fashion 10 a.m. 

Want to make your clothing consumption more eco-friendly but don’t know where to start? Join a Nature Center educator for a lesson on the history and cost of fast fashion, and what you can do to slow it down. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24 hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Visible Mending 11a.m.

Have some holey clothes that weren’t intended to be that way? Join a Nature Center employee for a lesson on “sashiko” the Japanese stitching style of making visible mends to your clothes. This program is for ages 13+. Program is $5 per adult, $1 for under 18 (cash or check). Please reserve your spot 24-hours in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Sunday, Dec. 15 – “Ugly” Sweater DIY 11a.m.

Bring in an old sweater/sweatshirt OR a recently purchased one (check out local thrift shops) and join a nature center educator in making some festive clothing. Holiday adornments such as bells, felt snow and gingerbread people, and pompoms will be provided at the Nature Center. Open to All Ages. This program is $1 per child, $5 for 18+. Please reserve your spot in advance by calling 518-793-0511. 

Sunday, December 15th Full Moon Hike 5 p.m.

Join a park educator on a beginner hike and if the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Cold” moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

For more information, call 518-793-0511, or go to: friendsofmoreaulake.org. 

Week of December 13 – December 19, 2024

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Saratoga County Court

Elizabeth N. Burns, 29. Of Grover, N.Y., was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a weapon, a felony, charged April 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Scott F. Parillo, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs April 2024.

Michael Pelletier, 26, of Hudson Falls, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 22 years incarceration/ 20 years post-release supervision, after a three-week jury trial in Saratoga County. The multiple charges stem from a physical and sexual assault in the town of Moreau in June 2024, according to a statement from Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. 

“Witness testimony and the physical evidence proved that the defendant violently assaulted a 31-year-old female, physically and sexually inside his home, with children present,” Heggen said. In addition to the incarceration sentence, Pelletier will be required to register as a sex offender and is ordered to have no contact with the victim for 30 years.    

Nicholas J. Lamboy, 54, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 120 days incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to menacing in the second-degree, and menacing a police officer – a felony, charged March 2024 in Clifton Park.  

Carly L. Johnson, 41, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Clifton Park. 

John F. Fink, 41, of Troy, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the second-degree, and aggravated family offense – a felony, charged June 2024 in Mechanicville. 

Djontay D. Bennifield, 25, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense, a felony, charged January 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Michael D. Belcher, 25, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 2-1/3 to 7 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the third-degree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged in early 2024, and late 2023, respectively. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Konrad D. Odhiambo, 30, of Troy, was sentenced to 120 days/ 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged December 2023 in Saratoga Springs.   

John A. Rathbun, 27, was sentenced to 3-1/2 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged May 2024 in Halfmoon. 

Siatar K. Creech, 38, of Northumberland, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years incarceration after pleading to use of a child in a sexual performance, and 3-1/2 years incarceration/ 10 years post-release supervision after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged June and July 2022 in the town of Moreau. Sentences to run consecutively. 

Carl Clinton Ure  

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WILTON — Carl Clinton Ure, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. A funeral service was held on December 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care, followed by an interment at Greenridge Cemetery. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Kimberly D. Brown 

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PORTER CORNERS —Kimberly D. Brown, age 56, passed away peacefully following a valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on December 10, 2024. Calling hours are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., December 15, at Burke Funeral Home followed by prayer service. Memorial donations to Benson’s Cares or the Community Hospice (Saratoga). Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Clare Mary Robb Cowell 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Clare Mary Robb Cowell, 91, found her place among the angels on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving children. Mass was celebrated December 10 at St. Clement’s Church followed by interment at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Alan E. Liggett 

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WILTON — Alan E. Liggett died December 3, 2024. Born on December 26, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, Alan was the firstborn of Geneva and Irving Liggett and the eldest of four siblings. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.   For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Marguerite Esopi

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GREENFIELD CENTER —Marguerite Esopi, 58, peacefully passed away surrounded by her children on December 6, 2024. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, at the Greenfield Fire House, 13 S Greenfield Road, Greenfield Center, NY. For online remembrances please visit: www.burkefuneralhome.com

Burton E. Farbstein

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Burton E. Farbstein, 77, passed away December 4, 2024, at Albany Medical Center due to complications from a car accident. A memorial service was held December 6, at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to: The Wounded Warrior Project, Worldwide Kitchen, or the American Diabetes Foundation. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Charles H. Perry 

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS —Charles H. Perry, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. At Charles’ request, there will be no formal services at this time.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Marie D. “Curly” Burke

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COLONIE — Marie D. “Curly” Burke passed peacefully on December 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Visitation was on December 9, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was on December 10, at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com