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4-H Teen Council Donates to Local Organizations

SARATOGA SPRINGS — “I pledge my hands to larger service” is a phrase that all 4-H members are very familiar with. Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council has been putting these words into action through recent community service activities. 

At their February meeting, Teen Council members made fleece “tie blankets,” that were recently donated to local service organizations including Wellspring in Saratoga Springs, and the Veteran and Community Housing Coalition in Ballston Spa. In addition to making blankets, members also brought food and toiletry items to their meeting, and these items were donated to LifeWorks Community Action in Ballston Spa. 

Community Service opportunities such as these are just one way that Saratoga County 4-H is working to achieve its mission of “creating caring, competent and contributing members of society.” 

Saratoga County 4-H Youth Development is open to all youth in Saratoga County ages 5-18. Saratoga County 4-H offers a diverse range of programming opportunities that allow youth to “learn by doing.”  If you would like more information about Saratoga County 4-H you can visit their website at ccesaratoga.org/4-H, or call the CCE Saratoga office at 51-885-8995. 

It’s Your Lucky Day at Stewart’s Shops

UPSTATE NEW YORK — Follow the rainbow to your local Stewart’s Shops on Wednesday, March 17, and enjoy a single scoop ice cream cone for only 50¢ in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This deal is available to all ages from open to close at any Stewart’s Shops location.

2021 Seasonal Ice Cream Flavor Spring Roll Out: Stewart’s Shops has announced their new seasonal ice cream flavors.

Marionberry Cookie: This marionberry ice cream has a blackberry base with a chocolate cookie crumb swirl and is available now.

Campfire S’Moreo: Available March 29. Toasted Marshmallow ice cream with a graham cracker swirl and Oreo® pieces.

Chocolate Sea Turtle: Available April 5. Chocolate ice cream with sea salt caramel swirl and chocolate fudge pecans.

Raspberry Cheesecake: Available April 12. Cheesecake ice cream with raspberry swirl and pie crust pieces.

Just Peachy: Available April 19. Peach ice cream with a honey swirl and peach pieces.

Piece of Cake: Available April 26. Butter cookie ice cream with a milk chocolate icing swirl and yellow cake pieces

Founded in 1945, Stewart’s Shops is an employee and family-owned convenience store chain based in Saratoga Springs. Stewart’s is known for offering milk, ice cream, coffee, easy food, gasoline, and other convenience items. Today there are over 345 Stewart’s Shops located in 31 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.

March 6 – March 12, 2021

COURT

Robert W. Rivers, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 8 to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to aggravated family offense, a felony. 

Frank J. Flinton, 33, of Ballston Spa, pleaded March 8 to criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, and disseminating indecent materials to minors in the first-degree, a felony. Sentencing May 14. 

Shannon C. Hufstetler, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 3 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to felony DWI. 

Jerry Gonzalez, 37, of the Bronx, pleaded March 3 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 14. 

Shannon E. Loveridge, 47, of Stillwater, was sentenced March 3 to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Clifton Park. 

Jeremy Depasquale, 41, pleaded March 5 to attempted burglary in the third-degree, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 14. 

Toni L. Harris, 35, of Schenectady, was sentenced March 5 to six months in jail, after pleading to felony grand larceny, in Clifton Park.   

Michelle L. King, 46, of Glens Falls, was sentenced March 4 to 2 to 4 years in state prison, after pleading to felony vehicular assault, in Moreau. 

POLICE

Daniel Marrano, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 4 in Saratoga Springs with stalking in the fourth-degree. 

Thomas Berry, 51, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 4 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny.

Mark Desio, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and two driving/ vehicle related infractions. 

Ryan K. Score, 32, of Gansevoort, was charged March 6 with aggravated DWI, AUO in the first-degree – a felony, and speeding, in connection with an alleged incident on Ballard Road in the town of Wilton. 

Carlos J. Gonzales, 33, of Schenectady, was charged March 7 in Clifton Park with felony assault, felony aggravated family offense, criminal obstruction of breathing, forcible touching, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and criminal mischief. Gonzalez was charged following an alleged incident that occurred with a woman who was known to him. 

Ronald C. Winters, 41, of Halfmoon, was charged March 6 with felony assault and two counts – one a felony, one a misdemeanor, of criminal mischief. Winters is accused of causing serious physical injury to a woman and preventing the victim from communicating a request for emergency assistance. He is also suspected of damaging property. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail, or $5,000 secured bond. 

Shannon L. Green, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 1 with felony burglary, felony forgery, and the misdemeanors: petit larceny, false personation, and forgery in the third-degree. Green is accused of committing petit larceny at the Wilton Walmart after previously having been banned from the store, as well as allegedly impersonating another person at the time of arrest. 

John J. Martino, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 27 with four counts of assault in the second-degree, and one count forcible touching. While incarcerated at Saratoga County Jail that same day, Martino is accused of being involved in a physical altercation with several Department of Corrections staff, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Two Corrections Officers were transported to Malta Medical Center for treatment of their injuries, and a Corrections Department Sergeant and Officer were treated at the correctional facility. Marino is at the facility in lieu of $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond, or $150,000 secured bond.

Leonora Margretta Emery

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leonora Margretta Emery, 97, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 3, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. Memorial service will be held in the early summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Richard Joseph Collins 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sun rose on December 2, 1970 and set on March 1, 2021; our son Richard Joseph Collins (Bub) left this earth to go fishing in heaven. A service was held March 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. For more information go to compassionatefuneralcare.com 

Doris H Ashline

GREENFIELD CENTER — Doris H. Ashline sadly passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was 86 years old and lived a great life. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her two sons, Vernon Ashline (Robin), Herman Ashline; two daughters, Doris (Tish) Hulka, Vicki Jean Neil (Gilbert); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends who will miss her smile and warm heart.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 where she will be joining her husband Herman S Ashline in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19, social distancing as well as mandatory wearing of a face mask is required.

For more information go to compassionatefuneralcare.com 

Rose (Cooperberg) Cavalluzzo

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Rose (Cooperberg) Cavalluzzo passed away March 6, 2021 after a brief but brave battle with ovarian cancer. No words can express how merciless this disease is. Born August 16, 1952 in Manhattan, Rose grew up in Whitestone, NY, after a short time in the Bronx. She attended Hunter College High School, Sarah Lawrence College, and Saint John’s University. 

Rose was a loving, giving, bright and hard-working woman. A lifelong educator, she taught high school and college courses and supported teachers throughout her career for the New York City Board of Education. She made learning fun and memorable and was always willing to step in and help a student in need, even if they were not in her classes. Rose was first and always willing to help wherever she could and lift the people around her up. She was quick to make friends, and always there for anyone who needed her.

While NYC was where she grew up and worked, Rose fully embraced Saratoga Springs long before she moved here in 2012, and positively adored her new hometown. She would tell anyone who asked that living in a community with so many wonderful things to do – good restaurants, places playing great music and a library that’s open 7 days a week – was exactly what she wanted. While the winters were a bit long for her liking, she was even beginning to appreciate them, if only a little. Losing her as the world is waking up to spring is the biggest heartbreak, as this was her favorite part.

In Saratoga, Rose fully embraced the opportunities to continue to learn and grow.  She participated in several book clubs, enjoyed the company of other teachers at the retired teachers’ luncheons, and was excited to see more of her community through the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Rose loved dancing (especially to Garland Nelson and Soul Session), music of all persuasions, and summers by the pool with friends and family. She was the life of the party and made everyone feel welcome and at home.

Rose is survived by her husband, Michael, and her daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and David, as well as many dear friends, old and new, near and far, who have been so supportive and caring. She was predeceased by her beloved son James in 2019, and his loss was still new and devastating to all of us, but especially to Rose. She was also predeceased by her brothers, William and Howard, and her parents, Dorothy and Samuel, with whom we hope she is having a long-awaited reunion.

While we are grateful that Rose is not suffering, we all miss her terribly already. Rose’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the many people at Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Oncology who have made the hardest time in their lives as compassionate and caring as it could be. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations Rose’s name to either Caffé Lena (47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) or to Old Friends at Cabin Creek (483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833)

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com