Water Rescue in the Village of Corinth Coffee Shop Reopens at Saratoga Springs Public Library

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will cut the ribbon on its new Coffee Shop at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12.

The Coffee Shop is on the first floor of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, located at 49 Henry St.

The Grand Opening celebration will run from noon to 5 p.m. and will feature a raffle and giveaways.

The Friends Coffee Shop will sell hot and cold beverages and a variety of snacks, as well as baked goods from The Bread Basket, a Saratoga-based member of the Business For Good family of companies, that donates all profits to charities fighting food insecurity and hunger.

The Coffee Shop is the newest retail establishment run by The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The Friends Book Shop also is located on the library’s first floor. The Friends have supported the programs, staff, and facilities of the library since 1976 and fund such programs as Saratoga Reads and Summer Reads, helped secure a new van, funded a 3-D printer, and defrayed the costs of staff development and facility upgrades during the pandemic. Community support is primarily generated through Friends membership and the Friends Book Shop, which was founded in 1994 to generate income while providing the community with affordable reading material and a convenient, meaningful way to upcycle used books.

CORINTH — A Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office deputy and an off-duty Warren County Sheriff’s Office sergeant collaborated on a water rescue to help bring two people in distress in the river to safety.

Saratoga County Deputy Milligan was patrolling in the village of Corinth at 5:42 p.m. June 28 when he was advised by a passerby that there were two people in the river who were in distress. As he made his way toward the river, Milligan observed two people beyond the safety wire, in obvious distress in the fast-moving current and heading toward the dam.

Milligan made contact with off-duty Warren County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Girard who was in the area. Both quickly entered the water and safely brought to shore both victims, who were evaluated at the scene by EMS and are reported to be in good health.

Lynne A. DeMarco

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lynne A. DeMarco passed away on July 1, 2023. Visiting hours: 3 – 7 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Dale Richard Palmateer

Nicole Bond

Toby J. Collier

Stephen Wray Rowe

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nicole Bond died June 28, 2023 at Wesley Health Care Center. A private graveside service was held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on July 5. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

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George G. Wimet

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George G. Wimet, 75, passed the morning of June 27, 2023. Memorial donations to Hop on Home Rabbit Sanctuary, Hoponhome.org. Calling hours are 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service 2 p.m. followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com.

CORINTH — Dale Richard Palmateer died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

John F. “Jack” Fleming III

NORTH CREEK — Toby J. Collier, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. A service was held Monday, July 3 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

QUEENSBURY — Stephen Wray Rowe, age 64, of Cardinal Court in Queensbury, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023. At the deceased’s request and wishes, there will be no funeral service or calling hours. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

Gregory James Endres

HOMESTEAD, FL — Gregory James Endres, 65, passed peacefully at home on June 28 surrounded by family. Raised in Clifton Park, he graduated from Shenendehowa High School, class of 1976. A memorial gathering is being planned for the Fall. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

WILTON – John F. “Jack” Fleming III, age 73, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 with loved ones at his side.

Born on August 18, 1949, the son of the late Alice (Wilson) Fleming and John “Jack” Francis Fleming Jr.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Nancy A. Fleming; children, Carrie L. Pecor (Donald) and Patrick M. Fleming (Suzann); grandchildren, Lillian, Nia, J. Sullivan, Ava and Grant; sisters, Gretta Clements, Sandy Oginsky, Mary Samascott and many friends and relations with whom he remained very close over the years. Jack was predeceased by his sister Betsy Tessier.

A life-long resident of the area, Jack grew up on Maple Avenue across from the Triangle Diner. One of five children, he was the only boy and bore the responsibility of keeping the Fleming name alive in Saratoga County – a name brought here in 1849 by his GreatGreat Grandfather.

A Catholic school attendee in his elementary years, he credited the nuns for his incredible penmanship and his distaste for rules.

At Saratoga High, he met the love of his life, Nancy, daughter of Evelyn and Edwin Izzo of McAllister Drive. Jack and Nancy would become Prom King and Queen in 1967. A few muscle cars and years later, they married on September 5, 1970. Jack became as much a part of the Izzo family as he was his own, considering many of them amongst his closest relationships. The couple settled in the Town of Wilton and so began Jack’s love not only of Saratoga Springs, but of the blossoming community to the north to which he would devote many years.

Jack worked for The Adirondack Glass Company until he joined Ball Metal Container Corporation at the start of the 1980’s, holding various leadership capacities until his retirement in 2004. Among his many professional accomplishments is the fact that he became a Certified Beer Taster and worked with brewers across the country to improve and maintain their products. In this realm he consistently overachieved.

For over four decades, Jack was an active contributor in the Town of Wilton. Beginning in 1974, Jack was a Charter Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Subsequent positions of leadership followed on the Parks and Recreation and Town Ethics Advisory Boards before his election as Town Councilman, a position he would hold for over two decades. Jack’s contributions helped facilitate the creation of many neighborhoods and a strong tax base of business to keep the community thriving. Jack finished his volunteerism serving as the Chairman of the Wilton Historical Preservation Board and as a member of the Board of Directors and in the capacity of Treasurer for AIM Services, an organization dedicated to partnering with people of diverse abilities for growth and independence in their lives.

Jack was also a Past President of the Saratoga Springs Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, an organization he found through his dearest friend, Michael Dennis. The two were also members of a group known as the Unfriendly Sons of St. Patrick, affectionately named for their day-long revelry prior to and following their annual dinner on March 17th. Jack and

Mike made numerous trips to Ireland with friends and family, enjoying the golf, people, wit and landscape of their homeland. His greatest love was his family. His devotion was evident in the way he found genuine connection with each individual. His wit and wisdom were a constant source of entertainment and counsel. He loved music, classic cars, riddles, trivia, debates, a cold beer, and his many dogs, though none more than his buddy, Ashford. Frequently quoted as saying, “You can’t kid a kidder,” Jack was a humble, loyal friend and a Father for the Ages.

The family would like to thank the many medical professionals and caregivers that helped Jack on his journey, especially Dr. John Mongan, Dr. Roland Phillips, Dr. Daniel Eldredge, Dr. John Pezzulo, Dr. Ben Frazier Taylor, R.N. Ardelle McGrane, R.N. Amy, Dr. Patrick Lynch, Dr. Christine Alexander-Decker, Dr. Seth Capello, Dr. Jeffrey Paul, life-long friend Kathy Peterson for Spiritual support, and Jack’s brother-in-law Dr. Brian Izzo who helped Jack thrive in so many ways before his passing five years ago.

Relatives and friends were invited to call on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY.

A scholarship fund will be set up in the coming week. Details will be available on the William J. Burke & Sons website. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Saratoga Springs Police Dept

Kyle Branagan, 24, of Ballston Spa, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, failure to keep right on a two-lane road.

John Thomas, 49, of Sand Lake, was charged with petit larceny.

Karen Mott, 53, of Gloversville, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and passing a red light.

Daniel Perodeau, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with criminal contempt, aggravated family offense, and unlawful imprisonment.

Grant Worthington, 22, of Greenwich, was charged with burglary in the second-degree.

Tammy Clark, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property.

Shane Curran, 52, of Milton, was charged with failure to pay service based on stealth.

Ursula Mangir, 34, of Argyle, was charged with criminal contempt in the second-degree.

Saratoga County Court

Tabitha R. Calise, 34, of Rexford, pleaded to felony DWI, charged July 2022 in Waterford. Sentencing Aug. 24.

Jonah T. Figueras, 27, of Wilton, pleaded to felony vehicular assault, charged May 2022. Sentencing Oct. 20.

John J. Nead, 64, of Malta, pleaded to endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in the firstdegree. Sentencing Aug. 25.

John J. Wolcott, 52, of Waterford, plead to criminal contempt in the first-degree. Sentencing Aug. 24.

Isaac R. Harris, 19, of Stillwater, pleaded to assault in the seconddegree. Sentencing Aug. 24.

Ashley R. Schober, 24, of Ballston Spa, pleaded to felony DWI, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Sept. 14.

Tamela L. Sangster, 60, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged Dec. 2022 in Northumberland.

Cody J. Letourneau, 26, of Clifton Park, was sentenced June 27 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, charged December 2022 in Malta.

Charles W. Semzock, 28, of Greenfield, was sentenced June 27 to 6-1/2 years incarceration and 12 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sexual act in the first-degree, charged February 2023 in Greenfield.

Alexander G. Knapp, 32, of Altamont, was sentenced June 27 to 2 years’ probation, after pleading to DWI, charged June 2021 in Clifton Park.

Michael R. Andrews, 40, of Brooklyn, was sentenced June 29 to 15 years’ probation, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged Feb. 2022 in Wilton.

Emonie S. Rosado, 29, of Newburgh, was sentenced June 29 to 5 years’ probation, after pleading to felony identity theft, charged June 22 in Corinth.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

On June 25 the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a female who reported she had been sexually assaulted by a male she met on a dating app at a residence on Selfridge Road in the town of Moreau. Investigation into the complaint resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Michael C. Pelletier of Moreau. Pelletier is accused of engaging in oral sexual conduct with the victim without her consent. He was charged with criminal sexual act in the third-degree, a felony, and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail or bond, pending further proceedings in the matter.

On June 21, the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit charged Benjamin J. Sloan, 44, of Burnt Hills with two felony counts of grand larceny in the fourth-degree, in connection with a September 2022 larceny complaint from a business in Gansevoort. Sloan is accused of having used his assigned company credit card to make unauthorized purchases for his personal use. Sloan was released on appearance tickets and is due to appear in the Town of Wilton and Halfmoon Courts, at a later date.