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Adirondack Sports Summer Expo March 18-19; Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 10-4

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 17th annual Adirondack Sports Summer Expo is back at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19 – beat cabin fever on the first weekend of spring! The FREE admission, high energy show brings Adirondack Sports magazine to life with 200 exhibitors covering running, biking, triathlon, hiking, paddling, health, fitness, and travel across upstate New York. See our exhibitor list below.

Attendees can buy new clothing, gear, products and services; enter to win $10,000 in prizes; enjoy in-booth demos; and bring the kids of all ages for educational, entertaining and fitness activities – including ‘try paddling’ and ‘more kids on bikes’ trainers. Plus, we’ll have healthy lunch, snack and drink options from 9 Miles East Farm & Cafe– and frozen treats from the Ben & Jerry’s food cart.

The Summer Expo is a gathering of 10,000 like-minded people in an upbeat atmosphere! Expo-goers can speak with local club members and join, sign-up for races/events, set realistic health/fitness goals with our providers, and challenge yourself to try something new. Adults and families can plan their travel with our destination exhibitors representing beautiful lakes, mountains, communities, attractions and events/races. Join the Expo to plan your summer adventure now!

Capture Summer Expo energy with friends and family in the Saratoga Photobooth, where attendees can get a courtesy color print and visit their website for an online version – perfect for sharing. At the Expo entrance, staff will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, so let’s work together to fight hunger.

It’s also St. Patrick’s weekend in Saratoga Springs so come up, enjoy the Summer Expo, and the festive downtown atmosphere with many local shops, restaurants and bars. At the show, pick up Discover Saratoga’s Map & Visitor’s Guide with a 10% off discount card at participating businesses. For those who like to plan ahead, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org/ultimatemap. 

Bacon Hill Documentary Premieres March 30

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Bacon Hill Aerial View.

BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County History Center has announced the forthcoming release of their latest documentary, “Bacon Hill, a Forgotten Crossroads.” 

The program showcases the rich history and plans of the Bacon Hill farming community in the eastern Saratoga County town of Northumberland through the eyes of three generations of residents.

The documentary will have its first screening at a special event for History Center members at 7 p.m. on March 30, which will take place at the Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. The documentary will be screened at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church on April 20 at 7 p.m., followed by a second showing on April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Brookside Museum.

Those interested in attending these events can register through the History Center’s website at https://brooksidemuseum.org/. 

The SCHC’s series, “Forgotten Crossroads,” explores the history of bypassed communities in Saratoga County from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each episode highlights a different community and the stories of those still living there.

The first episode, released in April 2022, delves into the history of Rock City Falls in the town of Milton, a small hamlet located alongside Kayaderosseras Creek. Viewers can watch the episode on the SCHC’s YouTube channel.

For more information and program updates, visit: www.brooksidemuseum.org

ADK Tabletop Day Returns to Wood Theater April 1

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GLENS FALLS – ADK Tabletop Day returns this spring to the Charles R. Wood Theater on Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. The title of this year’s event is “The Spring Fling,” and being that the event is taking place on April Fool’s Day, the Sasquatch has been chosen as the mascot.

The event organizers, Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers along with local game design company First Stall Productions, invite tabletop gaming enthusiasts from around the area to gather and play games, have some fun, and raise some money for their chosen local charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center, based in Glens Falls. 

ADK Tabletop Day will be a one-day, 12-hour event filled with modern board games, Role-Playing games, and more. This event is open to people of all ages and skill levels. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Attendees can sign up for structured time slots featuring a variety of board games, card games, and role-playing games, or enjoy a large open gaming space and borrow from the lending library of over 300 games (you may bring your own games as well, if you like). Independent game designers will also be on-hand running demos of games they have created.

Adults: $15 ; Children under 12: Free of charge; Students & Veterans receive a $3 discount. Each purchased ticket comes with an entry into a door prize raffle. To buy passes, visit the Wood Theater Box office: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35085/production/1152716 Or visit the website: www.adirondacon.com.

March 11 – March 17, 2023

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Saratoga County Court

Edward J. Ody, 56, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 8 to felony DWI, first charged December 2022. Sentencing May 11. 

David A. Lowers, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 8 to rape in the first-degree, first charged Sept. 1- Dec. 19, 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 10. 

William Bounds, 37, of Malta, was sentenced March 8 to 5 months incarceration, after pleading to failure to register or verify as a sex offender. 

Shaineef S. Cain, 28, of Albany, pleaded March 8 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, first charged October 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 10. 

William R. Boyd, 39, of Niskayuna, was sentenced March 7 to 3-1/2 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, first charged August 2022 in Moreau. 

Michael Shuhart, 46, of Troy, pleaded March 7 to felony criminal contempt, first charged in February in Waterford. Sentencing May 2. 

John Cahill, 25, of Wilton, pleaded March 7 to promoting a sexual performance by a child, first charged November 2021. Sentencing May 9. 

Caleb Varney, 21, of South Glens Falls, pleaded March 7 to felony rape, first charged May 23-June 10 in Moreau. Sentencing May 9. 

Nicholas P. Lesson, was sentenced March 6 to 6 years incarceration after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree, and 1 year incarceration after pleading to felony burglary. Sentences to run concurrently. 

Crim S. Trerise, 57, of Middle Grove, pleaded March 6 to sexual abuse in the first-degree, first charged June – August 2017, in Greenfield. Sentencing May 8. 

Saratoga Springs Police

Corey Masi, 22, of Glenville, was charged March 2 in connection with numerous suspected burglaries that occurred June 2022 throughout Saratoga Springs. In all, seven businesses had been burglarized, according to city police. Masi was charged with 7 counts felony burglary, 2 misdemeanor counts criminal mischief, and 2 misdemeanor counts petit larceny.

Angel Fortis-Galarza, 29, of Hartford Connecticut, was charged March 2 with DWI, and 7 additional various driving related offenses. 

Darren Crevar, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with criminal mischief, assault, menacing, and criminal obstruction of breathing. 

John Valentin, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Timothy Everhardt, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with assault, menacing, criminal mischief, criminal contempt, criminal obstruction of breathing, and act in manner injure child less than 17. 

Austin Foley, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation. 

William Durfee, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 28 with obstruct governmental administration, and false impersonation. 

Christopher Town, 25, of Johnstown, was charged Feb. 26 with DWI, and driving wrong direction down one-way street. 

Ryen Van Hall, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 25 with DWI, and 2 driving-related violations. 

NY State Police

On March 3, 2023, State Police in Clifton Park charged James J. Forgett, 52, of Malta, with predatory sexual assault against a child, a felony. Forgett is accused of having had sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 13 beginning in 2017. Forgett was previously arrested for disseminating indecent material to a minor in the first degree in 2019, and is a registered sexual offender. 

NYSP: If you have any information about this crime or believe you may also be a victim, please contact SP Clifton Park at 518-583-7000 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

On March 3, State Police charged Philip Spergel, 32, of Clifton Park, with four counts of criminal sex act in the third-degree and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Spergel is accused of having had sexual contact with a person under the age of 17 in the town of Colonie, and the town of Brunswick. 

Dora McCormick

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Dora McCormick died March 8 at the Wesley Health Center. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Joan Rosalia (Borowiec) Covel

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Joan Rosalia (Borowiec) Covel, 92, passed peacefully 3/11/2023 at home surrounded by the love of her husband and daughters. Services will be at a later date. Memorial donations to the Nature Conservancy (https://preserve.nature.org/page/81523/donate/1) or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs.  www.burkefuneralhome.com

Lillian “Honey” C. Fay 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lillian “Honey” C. Fay died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. She was 86 years old. Honey was born on May 5, 1936. Calling hours are 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Thomas Sawn

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Thomas Sawn died March 13. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visitors may call at 4 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. There will be a burial at South Wilton Cemetery in the spring.  Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Wilfred Clark Jr.

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Wilfred Clark Jr, died on March 12, 2023, at Glens Falls, Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1941, in Cambridge, NY, the son of the late Wilfred Clark Sr. and Glendora L. Clark. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

William T. (Bill) Allen Jr.

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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, daughter, Susan Spande, son, Will Allen, stepsons, Christopher and John Serrell, and grandchildren, William Allen, Sydney Allen, and Amber Spande.