Skip to main content

Author: Saratoga TODAY

Dust Off Your Wood Racquets: Second Chance Sports Hosting Wood Racquet-Only Day

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Second Chance Sports is having a wood racquet-only day on July 1. The event started in 1990 in Saratoga Springs.

All who play will receive a special Saratoga gift and food all day, with prizes to the winner and runner-ups in all divisions.

A beginner division is included. Games will be doubles play, with no ad scoring, to help move along play. Funds will go toward disabled sports programs through Second Chance Sports and The Learning League.

There are a limited number of players. Sign up begins this week, and is first come, first serve. The event will be held July 1, with July 8 as a rain date. To sign up, call Bill at 518-226-5888.

Hans P. Henriksen

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hans P. Henriksen, who loved life, music, dance, his friends and his family, passed 3/14/2023. Calling hours: Sunday, 3/26, 1 – 3:30 at Burke FH, followed by FH service. Burial is private. Memorial donations to: Opera Saratoga, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Suite 215, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or www.operasaratoga.org. burkefuneralhome.com 

March 18 – March 24, 2023

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

On March 3, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit charged Douglas B. Williams, 37, of Halfmoon, with assault in the second-degree, a felony. Williams is accused of striking and injuring a child less than 7 years of age in the town of Halfmoon in February. He was released on his own recognizance with a Temporary Order of Protection issued on behalf of the victim, who is related to Williams. He is due back in the Halfmoon Town Court in April.

On March 11, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office charged Tammy L. Mahan, 52, of Hudson Falls, with felony burglary and misdemeanor petit larceny. Mahan is accused of unlawfully entering a residence and stealing a video camera.

In a joint investigation involving the Saratoga County, Warren County and Washington County Sheriff’s Offices, David T. Henderson, Hernandez J. Hayes and Kristin M. Lamb were charged in connection with suspected drug charges on March 12.  All three subjects are accused of possessing large quantities of cocaine with the intent to sell. Hayes was additionally charged with possession of fentanyl pills. A search warrant was executed on a vehicle on Interstate 87, in the town of Halfmoon. As a result of the investigation and search warrant execution, authorities said approximately 465 grams (over 16 ounces) of cocaine, 16 grams of fentanyl pills, and U.S. currency were seized. David T. Henderson, 46, of Fort Edward, was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Hernandez J. Hayes, 48, of NY, NY, was charged with three felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Kristin M. Lamb, 33, of Ballston Spa, was charged with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.  All were arraigned and sent to Saratoga County Jail without bail, pending further action on the matter. 

Saratoga Springs Police

Austin Bayliss, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 10 with DWI.

Stephen Clark, 41, of Stillwater, was charged March 9 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation.

Scott McVey, 51, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 8 with DWI, speeding, operating without an inspection certificate, and making an illegal signal. 

Steven Welch, 40, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 8 with criminal contempt, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and aggravated family offense. 

Cody McCumber,  24, of Watervliet, was charged March 8 with public lewdness. 

Stephanie Shriner, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 8 with criminal contempt. 

Tyquan Simon, 30, of Troy, was charged March 8 with criminal impersonation. 

Teryn Loverme, 33, of Cambridge, was charged March 7 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation.

Jessica Henderson, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 6 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and registration suspended violation. 

Christopher Cira, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 6 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and operating vehicle with unsafe tires. 

Sean Bergin, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 6 with DWI, refusal to take breath test, and failed to stop at a stop sign. 

Marlin Turner, 39, of Milton, was charged March 5 with DWI, and failure to keep right. 

Derek Radz, 52, of Nassau, was charged March 4 with criminal mischief.

Michael Domey, 32, of Troy, was charged March 4 with assault. 

Saratoga County Court

Mitchum F. White, 35, homeless, Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 15 to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. Sentencing May 17.  

Theresa H. Travis, 32, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 15 to felony DWI. Sentencing May 17. 

Stephen Matthews, 32, of Gansevoort, pleaded March 13 to felony assault, and criminal contempt – a misdemeanor, first charged June 2022 in Moreau. Sentencing May 15. 

Jarred P. Lasorsa, 29, of Clifton Park, was sentenced March 10 to 1 year local incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree. 

William Carr, Jr., 39, of Valley Falls, pleaded March 10 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, first charged April 2022 in Clifton Park. Sentencing May 12.  

Joshua A. Salak, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded March 10 to felony grand larceny, first charged April 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 12.  

Dora McCormick 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dora McCormick died March 8 at the Wesley Health Center. Family and friends gathered to remember her on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

William T. (Bill) Allen Jr. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — William T. (Bill) Allen Jr. died on October 5, 2022, at age 85, at his home in Saratoga Springs. He was born to Dorothy and Bill Allen of Niskayuna on August 10, 1937. Bill grew up in Niskayuna and graduated from Nott Terrace High School in 1955. He attended one year at West Point Military Academy and then served two years in the army, stationed in Japan. Bill graduated from Union College in 1961, and he received his master’s degree in Sociology from Columbia University in 1963. 

He worked in college admissions at Union, at Yale University as an Associate Director of Admissions and finally Skidmore College, where he was Director of Admissions from 1972 until 1977. After earning a second master’s degree in Secondary School Administration, he served as a guidance counselor at South Glens Falls Junior High from 1978 until 1991. During this time, he enjoyed working summers at the Saratoga Race Track as a parimutuel clerk and did so in his retirement years, at Saratoga Race Course.

He was an avid gardener, ham radio operator, and cat whisperer. He honed his interest in running and completed the New York City Marathon in 1995. He loved participating in alumni affairs at Union College and was awarded the Alumni Gold Medal for his service. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Allen, sister Judy Kubilus, daughter, Susan Spande, son, Will Allen, stepsons, Christopher and John Serrell, and grandchildren, William Allen, Sydney Allen, and Amber Spande.

Ann Marie O’Brien

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ann Marie O’Brien, 85, of Gansevoort, entered into God’s Kingdom on March 18. Mass will be on Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Clements Church with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Patrick F. Walsh

CLIFTON PARK — Patrick F. Walsh, 83, passed away 3/20/2023. Calling hours, 10-12, Friday, 3/24/2023 at Corpus Christi Church, Round Lake, followed by Funeral Liturgy. Burial following in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to : Tunnel to Towers Foundation, www.T2T.org  Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Thornton

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On March 14, 2023, Elizabeth “Betty” Thornton, 91 passed away.

Burial will be Saturday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery. At Betty’s request, a celebration of life will follow. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice www.communityhospice.org/donate Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com. 

Keeve Wins Bronze in Colombia

Nate Keeve (far right) earned a bronze medal at 100 kg in the Colombian Open on March 19 (Photo provided by Jason Morris Judo Center).

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA — Nate Keeve from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville took a 100 kg bronze medal at the Colombian Open on March 19. He earned 50 points and moved up to #98 in the world rankings, moving up seven spots. Keeve is still working his way back from ACL surgery a little over a year ago.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School graduate and two-time Olympian Nick Delpopolo placed seventh at 81 kg for the JMJC.