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Spa Catholic Saints “Spike Out” Cancer

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SARATOGA — On Monday, October 17, the Saratoga Central Catholic Volleyball program hosted Waterford Halfmoon for their 14th annual “Saints Spike Out Cancer” event. The event  raised $2,400 for the Mollie Wilmot Radiation and Oncology Center of the Saratoga Hospital. This year, fundraising efforts were aided by students of St. Clement’s, who donated $3 to wear pink during their school day and dress out of their uniform. For over a decade, the school-wide effort in October has raised tens of thousands for worthy causes in cancer awareness and prevention for local health groups.

Saturday: Witch Walk & Dance To Support Animal Organizations

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2022 Witch Walk & Dance takes place 3-11 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Oct. 22. 

The event  – a fundraiser/benefit to raise donations to support animal organizations, encourages folks to put together their most imaginative “witchy attire” and decorate the streets with their beautiful hats, brooms, and costumes all for a cause. 

For 16 years (originally the Ballston Spa Witch Walk) the event has offered the opportunity for dance fun, flash mob-like dances to lively music throughout the evening, in various locations. 

Organized by Witch Walk SOSA, registration and wristband pickup is from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Soundbar, 6 Caroline Street.

The Witch Walk originated as an evening pub crawl back in 2005 and has grown to be a fun evening out not only focused on pubs but also for those that just love the ambiance, dancing, and the event’s mission to raise money for various animal organizations. The Witch Dance was started in 2016 thank you to a German witch dance group Wolfshager Hexenbrut, and the Happy Haggs Dance Troupe from western N.Y. In 2019, over 500 “witches” participate in the event with many spectators coming out to donate and enjoy the festivities. 

Bars included in the open pub crawl in Saratoga Springs for 2022 are: The Soundbar / The Misfit / Caroline Street Pub / Spa City Tap and Barrel / Saratoga City Tavern/ The Icehouse. They will be offering Tito’s Vodka drink specials and other specials for all wristband participants. 

For more information, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org/witch-walk-sosa.

A Bridle Affair Wedding Event Oct. 23

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Network Saratoga presents A Bridle Affair Wedding Event at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 23 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. 

There will be a select group of vendors collected in this one-of-a-kind location to offer the services and advice you need to plan all the details of your wedding day. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s newly renovated Hall of Fame Gallery event space. Come and enjoy fabulous grand prizes, giveaways, and fun.  

Admission is complimentary. Engaged couples can register for the event online at www.abridleaffairsaratoga.com. 

For more information call 518-365-3459.

Re-Elect Judge Robert Muller 

Dear Editor, State Supreme Court Justice Robert J. Muller deserves to be reelected. He is one of six candidates for three openings in the Fourth Judicial District. He is the only candidate who has served in the capacity of a Supreme Court Justice, and he has done so with high integrity, prompt and just decision-making, and in a fair and timely manner since 2009. As a former Judge delegate of the Republican Nominating Convention, I have seen many judicial candidates. Judge Muller is more qualified than most. In order to support Judge aMuller, I have resigned from the Warren County Republican Committee because it is more important to have a quality judge making important rulings than a candidate guided by his or her political affiliation. Judge Muller is endorsed by the Democratic and Conservative parties. Judge Muller is simply the best qualified candidate from any party. Personally, I have known, worked with and against Robert Muller for over forty years. He was my colleague and fellow trial lawyer before being elected to his current position in 2008. Since that time he has gained a reputation for excellence and has had numerous significant published decisions and regularly participates in lectures and presentations to the practicing bar. The Fourth Judicial District needs his commitment and expertise. Please join with me in voting for Judge Robert Muller on election day. 

-Malcolm O’Hara, Esq. Queensbury

Vote for Anthony Scirocco, Jr.

Three reasons to vote for Anthony Scirocco, Jr. on November 8th. 

First – Anthony has over twenty years experience in the Saratoga County public works department performing and now supervising road construction, paving, and snow removal. 

Second – this city needs to have a diversified city council as opposed to the one party rule and control that now exists. 

Third – Scirocco is a fair-minded reasonable citizen- one who will not make offensive racist and sexist statements about “rich white ladies” like the comment that the present incumbent made during a recent city council meeting. 

Please vote for Scirocco on November 8th. You will be voting for experience, competence, and integrity. 

-Mark and Amy Cacozza

October 15 – 21, 2022

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office 

At approximately 8:28 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Harris Road in the Town of Hadley for a report of a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident. A three-wheeled motorcycle operated by Eric A. McFarlane, 48, of Hadley left the roadway and struck a tree. McFarlane was ejected from the motorcycle, and pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Dennis J. Mason, 45, of Hadley, was also ejected. He was flown to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries. The accident is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit. Assistance at the scene was provided by Hadley-Luzerne Fire, Hadley-Luzerne EMS, Corinth Fire and Corinth EMS.

Scott A. Johnson, 45, of Galway, was charged Oct. 16 with two felony counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and single misdemeanor counts of menacing, and criminal mischief. Johnson is alleged to have pointed a loaded handgun at a victim during a domestic dispute and was found to be illegally in possession of the handgun and another weapon at the time. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 Cash Bail, or $100,000 Bond. 

Saratoga Police Department

Craig Kindel, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with assault and unlawful imprisonment. 

Nicholas Cooper, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speed not reasonable, and unsafe movement of stopped motor vehicle. 

Thomas Edwards, 34, of Rotterdam, was charged Oct. 9 with criminal possession of a weapon. 

Ali Sheroze, 25, of Latham, was charged Oct. 9 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speed not reasonable, and making an illegal signal. 

Danielle Wilson, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 9 with criminal trespass.

John Vance, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct.  7 with assault, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon. 

Madeline Meisner, 26, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 7 with assault and criminal contempt. 

Adam Bell, 37, of Albany, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal tampering and unauthorized use of vehicle. 

Iver Hulleberg, 31, of Greenfield Center, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal obstruction of breathing and act in manner injure child. 

Anne Sawicki, 33, of Milton, was charged Oct. 6 with grand larceny in the third-degree – property value exceeds $3,000. 

Roberto Guzman Merino, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct.  6 with DWI and moved from lane unsafely. 

Melvin Winney, 65, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct.  4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and improper right turn.  

NY State Police

On Oct. 7, State Police of Mayfield charged Brian L. Perrott, 42, of Edinburg, with criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and making a threat of mass harm, following a complaint received from a Northville High School administrator about a disturbance at the school. The investigation determined Perrott was at the location for a legitimate purpose. While at the school, Perrott allegedly attempted to intimidate the administrator when he made threats to inflict or cause injury. Due to the nature of the investigation, Investigators requested and were granted a Temporary Emergency Protective Order (TERPO). While executing that court order Perrott was found to possess multiple firearms in his home illegally.  

Saratoga Court

David Krapish, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 14 to failure to register as a sex offender. Sentencing Dec. 2. 

Michael M. Green, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 14 to 2 to 6 years incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs first charged June 28, 2022. 

Melinda R. Boylan, 24, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 14 to rape in the third-degree, first charged Oct. 3, 2021 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Oct. 2023.

Jon A. Miles, 64, of Burnt Hills, pleaded Oct. 17 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, a felony. Sentencing Dec. 5. 

Gregory J. Benton I

WILTON — Gregory J. Benton I, 71, passed away October 12, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Daniel Briggs Thornton

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­— Daniel Briggs Thornton, 68, of Saratoga Springs passed away 10/13/2022, peacefully at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. Calling hours 4-7, Friday 10/21/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside, 11 a.m.,Saturday, 10/22/22 at Greenridge Cemetery. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Howard J. Butterfield 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Howard J. Butterfield died on October 12. Family and friends called on October 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A service was held on October 17 followed by a graveside service with military honors at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralhome.com