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Saratoga Senior Center: Open House with Dottie Pepper

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The new Saratoga Senior Center hosts its Fall Open House, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The event, free and open to the public of all ages, includes a Q&A and book signing with professional golfer and CBS broadcaster Dottie Pepper, a “Scams against Seniors” presented by Herzog Law Firm, and live music. 

The gathering also includes Dairy Haus ice cream sandwiches, membership specials of $10 for the remaining of the year, sampling of classes, and a lite fare by Home of the Good Sheperd.

The new Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

October 7 – 13, 2023

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department

Michael Arnold, 64, of Schuylerville, was charged Oct. 6 with eight misdemeanor counts and one felony count Criminal Contempt. Arnold is suspected of sending multiple messages – in violation of an order of protection – to a protected party, from a fictitious Facebook account between May 30 and July 16. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

Saratoga County Court 

Jamal Young, 32, of Albany, was sentenced Sept. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2021 in Mechanicville. 

Jesus A. Perez, 23, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged March 2022 in Saratoga. 

Brandon W. Brunell, 29, of Greenfield Center, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 1. 

Juan J. Munguia, 34, of Greenfield Center, pleaded Oct. 2 to felony robbery, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 4. 

David C. Fuller, 59, of Gansevoort, pleaded Oct. 3 to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, charged March 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 5. 

Dushawn R. Griffith, 32, of Mechanicville, pleaded Oct. 6 to felony aggravated family offense. Sentencing Feb. 2, 2024.   

Saratoga Springs Police

An arrest has been made regarding a suspected assault of two staff members at Saratoga Hospital earlier this month. Saratoga Springs Police announced Oct. 1, 60-year-old Hudson Falls man Scott W. Williams was taken into custody after the execution of an Arrest Warrant and charged with multiple felony counts of assault in the second-degree in connection with an incident that occurred at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 1. The victims in the assault – hospital staff performing their duties – suffered stab wounds, received treatment and have since been released from medical care, police said. Williams was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court and sent to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriffs’ Office in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 partially secured bond, or $750,000 secured bond.

Tricia Dahnke, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with one count each criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Neil Lescault, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with criminal trespass. 

Hunter Chicaway, 20, of Cohoes, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, and driving the wrong direction on a one-way. 

Cody Farr, 22, of Stillwater, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign, and refusal to take breath test.  

Charles Senecal, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and suspended license. 

Jacob Stores, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, resisting arrest, assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, harassment, obstruct governmental administration, and several driving related violations. 

Wendi Williams, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and driving related violations.

Stashu Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was charged Sept. 28 with grand larceny, identity theft, forgery, and criminal possession of stolen property. 

Jordan Jones, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Kevin Cavanagh, 57, was charged Sept. 26 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt. 

Thomas Dinardi, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal contempt. 

Shah Chaudhry, 30, of Rensselaer, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal mischief. 

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal trespass. 

Sarah Green, 24, of Saratoga, was charged Sept. 24 with criminal mischief. 

Jennica Nash, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 22 with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Aaron Pahal, 21, was charged Sept. 22 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

James Ricci, 31, of Victory Mills, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and registration suspended. 

Victoria Hayden, 52, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 20 with petit larceny. 

Matthew Ragotskie, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with resisting arrest. 

Karin Noob

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karin Noob of Saratoga Springs passed away on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.

In respect of Karin’s wishes, the funeral will be a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 290 West Ave Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (www.saratogaseniorcenter.org)

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com 

Donald R. Woodcock 

GREENFIELD CENTER — Donald R. Woodcock died October 8. Calling hours: October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Robert Glasser 

GREENFIELD CENTER — Robert Glasser died on October 7, 2023, following several years of illness. A private ceremony will be held to celebrate his life. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com

Bobby Jo Sarro  

WILTON — Bobby Jo Sarro died on October 10. Funeral service: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Visit  compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Linda Denis 

GANSEVOORT — Linda Denis peacefully passed October 7. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time. The arrangements are being handled by Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Eric Gunnar Lindau

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Eric Gunnar Lindau of Saratoga Springs passed away peacefully at Wesley Nursing Home on October 9, 2023. Services are private. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Sharon L. Roth

TROY — It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharon L. Roth, 70, on 9/30/2023. Services were 10/11/23 at Burke funeral home followed by interment at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Disease Foundation, Inc. (help@cjdfoundation.com) Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Kyong C.(Kim) Rutsky

CRESTVIEW, FL — Kyong C. (Kim) Rutsky, 77, formerly of Saratoga, passed away at home on October 3, 2023 after a long illness. A private service took place 10/12/23 at Burke funeral home followed by burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Emerald Coast Hospice in Crestview, Florida. www.burkefuneralhome.com