BALLSTON SPA — Joyce Wetherington, aged 82, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Mary’s Haven. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
LAKE LUZURNE — Annette Marie Bernash passed away August 7, 2024. A memorial service was held on August 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
OAKLAND, CA —Dr. Charles Alan Flinton, 59, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died peacefully at his residence in Oakland, CA on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born on June 8, 1965 in Saratoga Springs to Ralph M. and Shirley Bruso Flinton. Chuck was a 1983 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School where he excelled at wrestling, lacrosse and football. He received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies and founded The San Francisco Forensics Institute.
He participated in several Rallies for Rangers, traveling to Mongolia, Nepal, Chile and Argentina. Chuck loved traveling with his family, riding dirt bikes with his sons and teaching them about “good” music and “great” literature. His absence will certainly leave many holes in the hearts of those who loved him, and all will miss his sense of humor and kindness.
In addition to his parents of Saratoga Springs, he is survived by his wife, Meera Desai; his two sons and best friends, Lucas and Arjuna; one brother, Thomas; two sisters Jo-Anne and Tina; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Saratoga Springs Pop Warner at
P.O. Box 3251, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
SCOTIA — Norman L. “Flea” Rudisaile, 82, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours will are 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., August 20 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, officiated by George Rudisaile. Online remembrances can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Barbara Pyle passed away on August 8, 2024. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —George J. Beaudoin, 87, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Calling hours and a funeral home service were held on August 15 at Burke Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga County Court
Rick C. Sweet, 36, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 2 to 4 years incarceration, and 1 year conditional discharged, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree felony, and menacing in the third-degree misdemeanor, respectively, charged January 2024 in Ballston Spa.
Nicholas E. Harwood, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April 2024 in Corinth. Sentencing Sept. 12.
Leon Carney, 20, of Lake George, was sentenced to time served to be followed by 5 years probation, after pleading to disseminating indecent material to minors in the first-degree, charged in 2023 in Saratoga.
Hasan A. Stubbs, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to grand larceny in the fourth-degree.
Donald Travis, 59, of Lake George, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs.
Ryan M. Jewett, 32, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 29 years incarceration followed by 20 years post-release supervision in connection with his April 19, 2024 plea to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and Rape in the second-degree. The conviction stems from an investigation by the Mechanicville Police Department that revealed Jewett had contact with a child victim from the age of 9, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Jewett is currently also charged with patronizing a prostitute, and possession of a sexual performance by a child in Albany County Court, the district attorney said.
William Kelone, 20, of Scotia, was sentenced to two terms of 2 to 6 years incarceration – to run concurrently – after pleading to two charges of burglary in the third-degree, one in Ballston and one in Moreau.
Louis Reyes, 28, of Cohoes, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged May 2023 in Waterford.
Kristen A. Yerry, 26, of Halfmoon, pleaded to attempted burglary in the third-degree, charged July 4, 2024. Sentencing Sept. 23.
Courtney H. Worrock, 27, of Schenectady, pleaded to grand larceny in the fourth-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 25.
Jesus Antonio Menendez-Flores, 27, of Albany, pleaded to robbery in the first-degree, charged November 2023 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Sept. 6.
Michael J. Kulls, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged January 2024 in Milton. Sentencing Sept. 23.
Xavier O. Williams, 21, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, charged October 2023 in Halfmoon.
Christopher J. Hance, 35, homeless, Saratoga Springs, pleaded to criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, charged March 1, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 24.
Kevin S. Cuva, 51, homeless, Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony, charged February 2024 in Saratoga Springs.
NY State Police
State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Saratoga Road in Wilton, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Joel J. Shattuck, 47, of Queensbury. Also located in the vehicle was a child under the age of 16. Shattuck was charged with Driving While Intoxicated with a Child (Leandra’s Law) and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The child was turned over to a family member, and Shattuck was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.17% BAC. He was issued tickets returnable to the Wilton Town Court and released to a sober third party.
State Police of Clifton Park were dispatched to the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park, for the reports of a possibly impaired driver. A vehicle matching the caller’s description was located in the parking lot of the location. The driver was nearby and identified as Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, of Ballston Lake. Kohls was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where she recorded a 0.29% BAC. Further investigation discovered Kohls has had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years. She was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Aug. 28, and released to a sober third party.
BALLSTON SPA — The following events take place at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. in Ballston Spa.
Discover the Three Sisters: Saturday, Aug. 24, 1-4 pm. Discover the Three Sisters, Corn, Beans, & Squash. Join Brookside Museum in a celebration of Indigenous culture. Come enjoy an exhibit on Native Americans, activities for all ages including storytelling and crafts, tour of the gardens, bake & plant sale and even more to come!
Sounds of Summer: Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors as well as featured professional musicians from the local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians will be giving a free concert on the porch of the Brookside Museum. Please bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music.
On This Spot: Mom & Pop Businesses in Saratoga Springs: Sept. 5, 7-8:30pm. Carol Godette will take attendees on a journey based on her new book On This Spot: Saratoga Springs. Godette will describe how she was able to create images of a life now past, through first person interviews with the owners and their families. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is free but donations are accepted.
For more information check www.brooksidemuseum.org
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival presents a panel discussion on Zoom of the award-winning film Life is Beautiful at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Life is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, is an award-winning Holocaust film that elicits humor, poignancy, evil, and controversy. While the movie softens the Holocaust slightly to make the humor possible, it is not primarily about Nazis and Fascists. It is about the human spirit, about rescuing whatever is good and hopeful from the wreckage of dreams. It is about hope for the future and the human conviction (or delusion) that things will be better for our children than they are today.
To register for the panel discussion on Zoom, go to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XRz7HGe/LifeisBeautiful.
MALTA – The Roundabout Runners Club nonprofit will host the 15th Annual Malta 5K road race on Saturday, Sept. 7, stepping off at 8:30 a.m. at Malta’s two technology parks, NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology Park & Luther Forest Technology Campus.
Over the last 14 years, this event has raised more than $325,000 to support local veterans agencies and Malta’s emergency first responders.
This year’s beneficiaries include: The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, the Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Malta-Stillwater EMS, and Alliance180 – a peer-to-peer purpose driven program that aims to prevent suicide for fellow Veterans, first responders and frontline healthcare workers facing the effects of trauma through transformative quine experience.
Registration is open online for t $30. The fee increases to $35 after Sept. 1. Event day registration is $40. Children under 12 and adults over 70 are eligible for a $10 discount online. Commemorative hoodie sweatshirts will also be available for $20. For more information, go to: http://www.malta5k.com/.
