Grant Cottage Strategic Plan Public

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Board of Trustees will discuss the plans for the future of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site & National Historic Landmark. The public is invited to the

Meeting May 23

event, which will take place 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 in the Gideon Putnam Room (Saratoga Regional Offices) at Saratoga Spa State Park.

Mt. McGregor and Grant Cottage Historic Site have seen dramatic changes over the last 136 years since the Grant family lived here.

The organization is embarking on the next phase in that journey crafting a new vision for the future of the Historic Sitea vision that allows everyone to access and enjoy the site in new and meaningful ways while striving for historical integrity.

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum hosts “A Call to Duty: Saratoga County Veterans in WWII,” a free talk presented by Chris Carola at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24.

As a history buff and former Albany-based AP reporter, Carola tells the stories of the many Saratoga County residents who served in the military during the Second World War.

He was inspired to research and document the experiences of Saratoga County veterans after coming across a scrapbook in the Saratoga Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library that underscored how many local men were stationed all over the world during the war.

During the hour-long talk, Carola will use local archives, wartime articles from the Saratogian and his own interviews with WWII veterans, to share the experiences of dozens of men and women who answered their nation’s call to duty. The talk will be followed by a question & answer period with Carola.

Registration for the talk is at www.brooksidemuseum.org. For more information, contact the Saratoga County History Center at 518-885-4000 or info@ brooksidemuseum.org.

Saratoga County History Center Presents Friday in the Herb Garden Program

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County History Center presents Fridays in the Herb Garden program “Pungent Perfection: Garlic and Rosemary” on May 19 at 2 p.m. Kathleen Royka and Marilyn Stephenson will talk about types of garlic and rosemary. This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting. As always, questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening, historic or otherwise, will be welcome. Programs are free, and open, though registration and donations are appreciated. Visit www.brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/56551herb-garden-garlic-and-rosemary.

Fridays in the Herb Garden will continue with two programs next month: “Hear the Buzz – Launching a Pollinator Garden” on June 9 and “Step into a Colonial Door Garden” on June 16. Both events will take place from 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org for more information.

Martin A. Kondenar Jr.

BALLSTON SPA — Martin A. Kondenar Jr., 69, passed away on May 14, 2023 at his residence. Calling hours were 5/17/23 with a funeral service 5/18 at Burke Funeral Home followed by burial in North Milton Cemetery. Memorial donations to Friends of The Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com

Veronica Julia King Stevens

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Veronica Julia King Stevens passed 5/10/2023. The family would like to extend a thank you to everyone who had a hand in helping her until the end. Calling hours are 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday 5/20/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service 4 p.m. Burial is private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

AnnMarie Powers Kenyon

SARATOGA SPRINGS — AnnMarie Powers Kenyon passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2023. Born in Saratoga Springs on December 12, 1946, she lived here her entire life. Calling hours are 10-12 p.m., Thursday, 5/25/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside service to follow at 12:30 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Corinth. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Joyce DominickSchaefer

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joyce Dominick-Schaefer, 81, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Calling hours are 3-6 p.m., Monday 5/22/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 5/23 at Church of St. Peter, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

Gail HarneyWardell

BALLSTON LAKE — Gail Harney-Wardell, 69, passed away at home on Monday, May 8, 2023. Calling hours were 5/15 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was 5/16 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Shriner’s hospital (www. shrinerschildrens.org/en). Visit burkefuneralhome.com

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Jeni Marie Roberts

WILTON — Jeni Marie Roberts died May 14. A funeral service will be 4 p.m., May 21 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Barbara A. Schaeffer

WILTON — Barbara A. Schaeffer died May 16. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes

Lina Simpson

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lina Simpson died May 8. A celebration of life was held on May 16 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT

On Tuesday April 4, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement agencies responded to the Ballston Spa High School and Middle School after several students reported that they received a school threat through Snapchat. Following an investigation into the incident, on May 8, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old juvenile for Making a Threat of Mass Harm (class B misdemeanor) and Making a Punishable False Written Statement (class A misdemeanor). The juvenile, who is also a student at the Ballston Spa Middle School, is accused of creating and distributing the school threat through Snapchat indicating that he was going to shoot up the school. The juvenile was referred to the Saratoga County Probation Department for further action.

Saratoga Springs Police Dept

John Settles, 34, of Hudson Falls, was charged May 5 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and moved from lane unsafely.

Nadia Zieger, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 1 with grand larceny, falsify business records, and identity theft.

Morgan Petralia, 33, of Porter Corners, was charged May 2 with grand larceny.

Steven Shedd, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 3 with harassment ion the second-degree.

Kathina Duncan, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged May 3 with criminal contempt.

Justin Cummings, 36, of Porter Corners, was charged May 4 with criminal impersonation, aggravated unlicensed operation, and equipment violation.

Saratoga County Court

Christopher Huck, 24, of Bolton Landing, was sentenced May 8 to 2-1/3 to 7 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, charged April 2022 in Malta.

Marie A. Allen, 30, of Queensbury, was sentenced May 4 to 5 years probation, after pleading to aggravated DWI with child, charged April 2022 in Wilton.

Dana M. Goosens, 32, of Clifton Park, pleaded May 4 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing July 6.

Richard T. Brewster, 30, of Albany, was sentenced to 7 years incarceration, and 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony burglary, charged July 2022 in Waterford.

Tabatha J. Heitzmann, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced May 2 to 2 years incarceration and 1 year postrelease supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, charged December 2022 in Wilton.

Michael Shuhart, 47, of Troy, was sentenced May 2 to 1-1/2 year to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged February 2023 in Waterford.

Jerry W. Falconio, 57, of Wilton, pleaded May 2 to criminal nuisance in the first-degree, charged September 2022.

Sentencing July 11.

James I. Price, 46, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced May 2 to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, charged January 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Celestino Williams, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced May 3 to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged September 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

Corey A. Saxton, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced May 3 to 3-1/2 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged May 2022 in Saratoga Springs.

Bryan Pallone, 35, of Schenectady, was sentenced May 3 to 2-6 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2022 in Halfmoon.

Nicole L. Politsch, 33, of Gloversville, pleaded May 3 to aggravated DWI with child, charged November 2022 in Malta. Sentencing July 5.

Jackie McGonigle, 39, of Clifton Park, was sentenced April 27 to 1-12 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to aggravated family offense.

Emonie S. Rosado, 28, of Newburgh, pleaded to identity theft, a felony, charged June 2022 in Corinth. Sentencing June 29.