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Saratoga International Flavorfeast Postponed for 2022

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast, slated this year to take place in October, has been postponed and rescheduled to take place October 8, 2022. 

“As you know, Saratoga International Flavorfeast couldn’t go on last year due to COVID-19, and as we approached this year, we thought it might be doable,” said event co-organizer Fran Dingeman, in a statement. “Unfortunately, in light of the recent increase in cases, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event and look to a brighter and safer 2022.”

For more information on how to participate in the 2022 event as a sponsor, restaurateur, retailer, or entertainer, visit www.saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459

It’s That Time of Year: The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is Almost Upon Us

It’s almost that magical time of year again, when seemingly every second or third commercial on television is for Medicare health insurance. That time of year when retired football players and B-list actors take to the airwaves to beseech you to call a national 1-800 number to discuss important health and financial decisions with someone you’ll never meet and never speak with again. Yes, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period—with all its conflicting messages and confusion—is almost upon us.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period occurs each year between October 15 and December 7 and any change made during this period is effective on January 1. This is an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries because most Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans evolve from year to year. These changes are communicated to plan members around this time of year, and this is the most common time someone may switch plans to find something more suitable.

But with so many advertisements and confusion, how can you cut through the noise to find the plan that is right for you? We believe that using a local broker with access to numerous insurers can help to match you with the Medicare plan that best suits your needs. The key, however, is finding a broker that is impartial and has contracts with many plans in the marketplace. Additionally, a good broker seeks to build long-term relationships with clients and guides them when updating plans for changing needs.

Given the health and financial implications of making Medicare changes during the Annual Enrollment Period, these decisions are too important to be left to guesswork and slick advertising. Instead, we believe that everyone should have access to a trusted local broker who is impartial, service-oriented and supportive of your needs. To see if consulting a local health insurance broker can assist you in making better Medicare decisions, please call Bruce or Logan at Blue Chip in Saratoga at 518-584-8057 or visit www.1bluechip.com.

September 11 – September 17, 2021

COURT

Thomas J. Dingmon, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 8 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree. Sentencing Nov. 10. 

Joseph H. Labia, 48, of Elmont, pleaded Sept. 9 to aggravated family offense felony, in Mechanicville. Sentencing Nov. 18. 

Daniel J. Green, 25, of Catskill, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 16. 

Jonathan H. Fajans, 20, of Galway, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal sexual act in the first-degree, a felony., in connection with an alleged incident December 2020. Sentencing Nov. 12. 

POLICE

Joseph Nocian, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with assault in the second-degree, criminal possession of a weapon – both felonies, and misdemeanor menacing. 

Christopher Brooks, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with menacing, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a weapon, a felony. 

Thomas McCall, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 8 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Patrick Weatherwax, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and following too closely.

Madison McCoy, 21, of Mechanicville, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and failure to keep right. 

Tyler Jackson, 29, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, and two vehicle certificate violations. 

Henry Ciccone, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with felony assault, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful imprisonment, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with felony grand larceny. 

Jordan Hensleigh, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal impersonation, and criminal contempt. Both charges are misdemeanors. 

Linda L. Nevins, 71, of South Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 9 with leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident – a felony, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 on Route 9 in the Town of Moreau. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the offending vehicle fled the scene, and the victim suffered serious injury and was brought to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. 

Adam O’Brien, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with criminal mischief, assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing – all misdemeanors. 

Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with reckless driving – a misdemeanor, and four driving related violations. 

James Monaco, 23, of Staten Island, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with obstructing a governmental administration. 

Kelli Brissette, 39, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and failure to use designated lane. 

Andrew Keefer, 33, of Greenfield Center, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest – a misdemeanor. 

Margaret Camejo, 40, of Folsom, Louisiana, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, one misdemeanor and one felony count aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. 

William Mavrides, 33, of Cohoes, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and criminal possession of a controlled substance – a misdemeanor. 

Jacqua Casey, 23, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with speeding, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle – a misdemeanor. 

Essence Boyd, 21, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and harassment. 

Christopher Kiefer, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and three driving/ vehicle related violations. 

Scott Dillon, 23, of Dunstable, Massachusetts, was charged Sept. 6 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal mischief. 

Marian McCaskill, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with criminal contempt – a misdemeanor. 

Ali David, 38, of the Bronx, was charged Sept. 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and a speeding violation. 

On Sept. 7, 2021, the New York State Police in Wilton arrested 29-year-old Jonathan J. Maye, 29, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal contempt felony, criminal mischief misdemeanor, and harassment violation, in connection with an incident in Wilton.

Edith Gleussner

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Edith Gleussner, beloved mother of Bill and Margaret, grandmother of Adam, Andrea, and Katherine, great-grandmother of James and Simon, and foster mother of 27 children who needed her love and nurturing in difficult times, passed away on September 14, 2021 at the Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Argyle, NY.

Edith was born in September of 1935 in Germany. She was the middle child of 11 raised by Richard and Emily (Tews) Foerster. Her early childhood was marked by the disruption and horror of war.

At the age of 20 she emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where she met, fell in love with, and married Fritz Gleussner. There they enjoyed rowing in the Montreal Rowing Club. They then moved to Brooklyn, NY where they both worked for the Brooklyn Catholic Archdiocese. They then worked for the owners of the Fluor Engineering and Construction Company in California as a husband and wife team managing the family household and helping to raise their children.

In the early 1960’s they moved to Morris, NY to own and operate their family farm. Edith’s parents and many of her brothers and sisters and their families later joined them in Morris.

Edith and Fritz welcomed many in need, becoming foster parents, starting in 1976. Edith continued raising her two children and foster children following Fritz’ untimely death in 1978.

In 1982 Edith worked for Mirabito Fuel as a cashier, and in 1983 she began 25 years’ working as a cashier in the Oneonta State College food services. Upon retirement, Edith moved to Saratoga Springs to be near her daughter, later moving in with her family following the birth of Edith’s youngest granddaughter.

Most recently Edith lived at the Washington Center, where wonderful caregivers knew her for her sweetness and humor.

Edith’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren as they grew and matured. First with Adam and Andrea in New York and Ohio, and later living with granddaughter Katie in New York.

Edith loved and was known for her beautiful flower gardens.

She is predeceased by her parents and siblings Erika Klabisch, Hans Foerster, Gerda Riebel, Gunther Foerster, Heinz Foerster, Manfred Foerster and Helgia Foerster. She is survived by siblings Winfried Foerster, Brigitte Holik and Renate Foerster, son Bill (and wife Marsha) with grandson Adam (and wife Niki) and their two children James and Simon, granddaughter Andrea (and husband Chris Colaluca), and daughter Margaret (and husband John) and granddaughter Katherine, and also many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hillington Cemetery in Morris, NY.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing& Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com 

Kathleen A. Nokes (Patterson)

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen (Kathy) A. Nokes (Patterson), 72, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, Sept. 14 with a prayer service at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Burial was Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com 

Kathleen Kerin (Pastore) Miller

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen Kerin (Pastore) Miller, 73, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2021. Information on her wonderful life and remote viewing of a Mass of Christian Burial that took place on Saturday, September 11, 2021 is provided at www.rememberingkate.org 

Kenneth A. Fish

GREENWICH — Kenneth A. Fish, 68, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Notre Dame Cemetery, 115 Burgoyne Rd. in Schuylerville. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com  

William E. Doyle

WILTON — William E. Doyle died on September 11, 2021, at his home in Wilton in the company of his family. A small, private funeral service will be held. Per his request, in lieu of flowers, send donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org) or Planned Parenthood. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

Melvin White

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Melvin White, 80, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the VA Medical Center with his family by his side. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment followed in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

Donald Chester King

PORTER CORNERS — Donald Chester King passed away suddenly Thursday, September 9. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends gathered to remember him at the funeral home prior to the service. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com