Saratoga County Resident Selected as Command Chief of the First Air Force

ALBANY — Schuylerville resident Command Chief Master

Sgt. Denny Richardson, has been selected to serve as the command chief for the 15,000-member First Air Force.

Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Feb. 23.

“Chief Richardson’s career epitomizes public service and I am proud to call him a fellow New Yorker,” Hochul said, in a statement.

“His experience serving as a member of the country’s largest Air National Guard and the wise counsel he has provided to its commander have made him uniquely qualified for this job. The First Air Force and the nation will be well served with him in this critical role.”

Headquartered in Panama City, Florida, the First Air Force is responsible for aerospace control and air defense of continental United States and handles duties of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which is the joint Canadian-U.S. entity responsible for the air defense of North America.

A resident of Schuylerville, Saratoga County, Chief Richardson has served as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the

5,880-member New York Air National Guard since 2020. In this role, he advises the Air Guard’s Commander, Major General Denise Donnell, on issues such as enlisted training, readiness, and morale. Richardson served in the Air National Guard for 34 years, in Maryland before moving to New York. He will begin his new position in April, reporting to First Air Force Commander Lt. General Steven Nordhaus, and will serve as command chief for three years.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs is seeking nominations for recognizing the service contributions of a Saratoga County resident aged 65 or better with their annual Senior Citizen of the Year award.

Rotary International is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill.

The Rotary motto is Service Above Self. The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs knows that there are many members of our community, particularly senior citizens, who live this philosophy every day. The Rotary Club encourages community members to nominate a deserving Saratoga County Senior for this award.

NOMINEES MUST BE:

• 65 years +

•Resident of Saratoga County

• Demonstrate a commitment to community service

Deadline for nominations is March 10, 2023. The Senior Citizen of the Year will be recognized at The Rotary Club of Saratoga’s Breakfast on April 12, 2023 and receive a $500 donation

The 65+ members of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club meet every Wednesday for fellowship, luncheon, and an informational program. These weekly gatherings are the launching point for the Club’s community service activities, including funding for local organizations and youth scholarships. The Club’s annual Home & Lifestyle Show is the major fundraiser. Other important activities include service events where club members help an organization accomplish a major clean-up or construction task, cultural exchange programs, and the provision of scholarships to local students. Saratoga Springs Rotary is part of a network of clubs in the upstate region (District 7190), which rolls up into Rotary International.

Daniel Gregory

BALLSTON SPA — Daniel Gregory died February 22, one day after his 91st birthday. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Vincenza Hanson

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Vincenza Hanson, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 21 at Ellis Hospital with family at her side. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. compassionatefuneralcare.com

David Granger

SARATOGA SPRINGS — David Granger died February 20. A funeral mass will be held at 9 a.m. on March 4 at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. A burial at the St. Peters Cemetery will follow the funeral mass. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Nadine Chillis

GREENFIELD CENTER — Nadine Chillis died February 23 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held on February 28, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends called prior to the service at the funeral home. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Edward M. Noonan

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edward M. Noonan passed away Thursday, February 23 with his loved ones by his side. A funeral service was held on March 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be held Friday, March 3 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. compassionatefuneralcare.com

George H. Palmateer, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS –George H. Palmateer, Jr. died February 23 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Kellie Dudla

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kellie Dudla, age 52, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, after a short illness. A private funeral service will take place for family at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Michael J. O’Connell

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — A truly amazing Saratogian, former Mayor J. Michael O’Connell, 87, passed 2/25/2023. Calling hours were at Burkes Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., Friday, 3/3/23, St. Peter’s Church followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations: Community Hospice of Saratoga and Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York Chapter.

Saratoga County Court

Bruce L. Larrabee, 25, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Feb. 15 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony assault, first charged June 2022.

Justin D. Wells, 33, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, first charged November 2021 in Halfmoon.

Ashley Donovan, 27, of Greenfield, was sentenced to 90 days local incarceration, and 5 years’ probation, after pleading to criminally negligent homicide, first charged October 2021.

Thomas A. Allen, 34, of Greenfield Center, was sentenced Feb. 15 to 4-1/2 years in state prison and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony, first charged February 2022 in Corinth.

Rakell L. Dutcher, 37, of Albany, pleaded Feb. 16 to felony DWI, first charged July 2022 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing May 18.

Jay R. Bradley, 37, of Troy, pleaded Feb. 16 to felony DWI, first charged May 2022 in Mechanicville. Sentencing May 18.

Todd Cleveland, Jr., 33, of Fort Edward, was sentenced Feb. 16 to 2 to 6 years’ incarceration, after pleading to promoting sexual performance by a child, first charged May 2021 in Moreau.

Adrianne D. Liedel, 21, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to vehicular manslaughter in the seconddegree first charged March 15.

Jonathan A. Edwards, 25, of Salem, pleaded Feb. 17 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourthdegree, first charged October 2022 in Moreau. Sentencing April 21.