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Racing City Chorus – Quartet Singing Valentine

SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs based Racing City Chorus is now accepting your order for Singing Valentines for Wednesday, Feb. 14. A barbershop quartet dressed in tuxedos, will serenade your special someone with a love song, deliver a rose and a sampler of chocolates.

Quartets will go to their workplace, school, restaurant, nursing home, residence or other venue in the Saratoga region and surrounding area.

Rusty Senecal, president of Racing City Chorus states, “this is a great way to provide a unique and lasting gift to your loved one.”

Visit racingcitychorus.org for more details. Contact 518-504-SING (7464) to order your Singing Valentine.

January 27 – February 2, 2024

Saratoga County Court

Meagan E. McGuire, 39, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded to felony DWI, charged September 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing April 3. 

Debra I. Powers, 64, of Troy, pleaded guilty on Jan. 19 to grand larceny, and criminal tax fraud. Both charges are felonies. Powers admitted to unlawfully using a company issued credit card while employed at Cascades, Inc. in Waterford, to make purchases to benefit herself, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office. The aggregate value of Powers’ purchases over a five-year period amounted to more than $548,000. Sentencing is April 19.  

Michael D. Hepp, 35, of Troy, was sentenced Jan. 22 to time served and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony robbery, charged July 2023 in Halfmoon. 

Thurman Jones, III, 38, of Green Island, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Caitlin M. Pruess, 31, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 3 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged September 2022 in Moreau. 

Molly E. Wroblewski, 46, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced Jan. 18 to 5 years’ probation and 30 hours of community service, after pleading to felony DWI, charged June 2023 in Stillwater. 

Shannon M. Flavin, 36, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Jan. 17 to 8 months incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged March 2023 in Stillwater. 

Thomas M. Resue, 65, of Ballston Lake, was sentenced to 5 days incarceration/5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Clifton Park. 

Vincent L. Avila, 24, of Schenectady, pleaded Jan. 17 to rape in the first-degree, a felony, charged January 2021 in Malta. Sentencing March 21. 

Justin L. Mayer, 41, of Schuylerville, pleaded Jan. 17 to felony grand larceny, charged July 2023 in the town of Saratoga. Sentencing March 13.  

Nicholas C. Eckhardt, 42, of Rochester, pleaded Jan. 10 to disseminating indecent materials to a minor, charged February 2023 in Galway. Sentencing April 3. 

Saratoga Springs Police

Tiffany Salak, 35, of Milton, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Elliott Ruggles, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation. 

Keela Weaver, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Benjamin Fedd, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal mischief. 

Christin Fowler, 42, of Schenectady, was charged with aggravated harassment. 

Carrie Ann Harter, 40, of Cohoes, was charged with criminal mischief, and petit larceny. 

Bruce Bidwell, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal trespass. 

Angelina Gazzillo, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with menacing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, assault, and criminal tampering. 

Duane Savage, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with assault, and aggravated criminal contempt. 

Matthew Trumble, 44, of Schenectady, was charged with two counts petit larceny. 

Chad Curcio, 51, of Ballston Spa, was charged with DWI. 

Jesse Mullins, 21, of Orwell, Vermont, was charged with DWI, and various driving-related violations. 

Zebiullah Neyazy, 44, of Cohoes, was charged with grand larceny. 

Michael Schrom, 40, of Schenectady, was charged with petit larceny. 

Jamel Daniels, 23, of Glenville, was charged with menacing and assault. 

Tasharon Carr, 33, of Watervliet, was charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and making an unsafe turn. 

Andre Lundstrom, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with grand larceny. 

Christian Slater, 23, of Schenectady, was charged with burglary, and criminal mischief. 

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

On Jan. 22, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a stolen motor vehicle on Jan. 14 in the village of Corinth. Investigation resulted in the arrests of Chantelle C. Joubert, 32, of Corinth, and Charlie R. Dingman, 27, of Queensbury. They were each charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, grand larceny in the third-degree, and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second-degree, and are accused of stealing a vehicle that belonged to an acquaintance. On Jan. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received an alert from an automated license plate reader (ALPR) and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle on Saratoga Road in the town of Moreau. Both Joubert and Dingman were located in the vehicle and allegedly in possession of several narcotic drugs. 

John Iacometta  

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Iacometta passed 1/30/2024. Memorial donations to St. Clement’s food pantry, 231 Lake Ave or charity of one’s choice. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com. 

Sally Hunt Quinn

MALTA — Sally Hunt Quinn, 86, of Malta, NY, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. 

Born in Albany, NY, Sally was the daughter of the late Peg Ackroyd and H. Dunham Hunt, MD, a cardiologist at Saratoga Hospital. Sally attended Maplebrook School in Amenia, NY and Saratoga Springs High School.

Sally and Robert L. Quinn were married at St. Peter’s Church in Saratoga Springs on Sept. 12, 1964. She was a devoted wife for 56 years until Robert’s death on Jan. 17, 2021.

Sally is survived by her sister, Margaret (Wicky) Hunt Seck; sisters-in-law, Norma McNamara Quinn and Ann Pemrick Quinn; brother-in-law, Leo J. Quinn and her many nieces and nephews to whom she was devoted. She is predeceased by her sister, Susan Hunt Raasch, who passed in 2015 and brothers-in-law, Francis J. Quinn and Malcolm E. Quinn. Sally was an accomplished gardener, weaver, and knitter—sharing the results of her many hobbies with family and friends.

For about 50 years, Sally and Robert were Saratoga Performing Arts Center season ticket holders, rarely missing performances of the New York City Ballet or Philadelphia Orchestra.

Sally attended the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church.

Calling hours were January 31, 2024, at The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, followed directly by a funeral home service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  

The family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta, NY where Sally resided since 2015.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Frederick Gene Brown

TAMPA, FL — Frederick Gene Brown, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home in Tampa, FL. 

Fred was the youngest of four children, born on November 7, 1944 to Paul and Mary (Feulner) Brown. Besides his loving parents, Fred was predeceased by his brother Edward, sisters, Eunice Lettice and Gerry Flynn. 

Fred graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1963. He loved sports and played baseball in his youth. He really loved and excelled at softball. In the 1970’s he played third base in a league and area tournaments, making the AllStar team. He was a good bowler and played in many leagues as a young man. Golf was the sport that he enjoyed through his later years. 

Fred worked at GE for a few years but settled on a career with the US Postal service. This led him to Nevada, California and finally settling in Tampa, Florida where he retired. Fred enjoyed his retirement years with his loving companion Linda, who introduced him to ice hockey. 

Fred loved his family dearly. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will miss his long and engaging conversations and booming heartfelt laughs. 

A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Middle Grove Cemetery, 400, Middle Grove Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, where Fred will join his parents in the family plot.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Madeline (Savas) Hutchins

SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a long period of poor health, Madeline (Savas) Hutchins passed away January 31. Calling hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., February 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care, A private graveside service will be held at Gerald B.H. Saratoga National Cemetery.  Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

Ramona Swenor

WILTON — Ramona E. Swenor, (formally of Addison, VT) passed away January 9. Per her request there will be no service. There will be a burial this spring in Addison, VT at the Grandview Cemetery and details will be posted in the Addison Independent Newspaper. 

For condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

Anne F. Byrnes 

WILTON — On January 13, 2024, Anne F. Byrnes (97) received her New Year’s wish: to pass painlessly in her sleep like her mother did. A funerary mass honoring Anne will be held at Church of Saint Peter in Saratoga Springs, NY May 17 at 1 p.m. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Daniel A. Becker, Jr. 

TAMPA, FL — Daniel A. Becker, Jr. passed away at home, January 22. The loss of such a vibrant and fun-spirited soul was unexpected. At this time, the family requests that there be no calling hours or formal service. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Mihaela Luiza Balan

CLIFTON PARK — Mihaela Luiza Balan, 72, passed away January 23. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral service was held following the calling hours. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com