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Greenwich Memorial Day Parade

Friday, May 27 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The Greewich Annual Memorial Day Parade is sponsored by the Greenwich VFW and Greenwich American Legion. The parade will begin at Bridge St., continue to Main St. to Abeel Ave. and ending at the VFW Post 7291 building.

2022 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade

Saturday, May 28 | 9 a.m. The 2022 Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade kicks-off Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. on Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. There will be a Naval ceremony at the bridge (JJ’s Snack Bar). The parade will proceed through town to Veterans Park (Library).

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony

Saturday, May 28 | 11 a.m. The Department of Veterans Affairs GBHS Saratoga National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day Ceremony, accompanied by remarks, musical interludes, keynote speaker, the firing of a military rifle volley, a cannon salute and the playing of Taps. The event is open to the public and takes place 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, town of Saratoga.

Memorial Day Weekend Duathlon & 5K

Sunday, May 29 | 8 a.m. On Sunday, May 29 the Saratoga Lions Club will sponsor their 16th Memorial Duathlon and 5K. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. This community event brings families, friends and businesses together for a challenging and fun athletic event while acknowledging our fallen troops and veteran population. Proceeds will benefit Saratoga Lions Clubs’ efforts to help those with visual and hearing impairments, funding diabetes research, and supporting youth and community initiatives. To register, visit www. thememorialduathlon5k.com.

Saratoga National Historical Park Memoriam

Monday, May 30 | 1 p.m. Memorial Day is a time for Americans to mourn all military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the United States armed forces. Saratoga National Historical Park honors those Americans of the Northern Army who perished fighting for the very existence of our nation in the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Park Ranger and Military Historian, Eric Schnitzer, will reveal some newly-discovered stories of those boys and men who fell here - and were buried here - hundreds of years ago. This free, hour-long illustrated program will take place at the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center on Monday, May 30 at 1 p.m.

Joseph Edward Mayer

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph Edward Mayer, 71, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022 at Saratoga Hospital with his wife and three daughters by his side.

Calling hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, 6/1/2022 at Burke Funeral Home, funeral home service at noon. Burial with military honors: Saratoga National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m. Burke & Bussing Visit burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Theresa E. Silic (Terry)

VOORHESVILLE — Theresa E. Silic (Terry), 71, passed peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2022. Calling hours were Thursday 5/26. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., Friday, 5/27 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Terry’s family would like to thank the hospice nurses at St. Peter’s hospital. www.burkefuneralhome.com Burke & Bussing Funeral Homes Burke & Bussing

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SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373 John W. Parker

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John W. Parker, eighty-eight passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. John was born March 29, 1934 in Cohoes to the late Leo and Alice Parker. After high school he enlisted in the Navy and later returned home to help with his father’s business. He was a longtime resident of Saratoga Springs and an employee of New York State retiring after 20 years of service to pursue his many interests. John was the founding president the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa, a Master Gardener, an avid bonsai enthusiast, woodcarver, collector of antiques, traveler, a with his work to the states of NY, CT, TN, AZ, OR, and WA. He was a gifted therapist and touched many lives. Listening to the life experiences of patients and helping them recover gave him joy and fulfillment.

David played soccer into his thirties and was an avid English Premier League soccer fan. Manchester City being his team of choice. He also enjoyed golf, basketball, and football. He was a lifelong New York Giants fan, but after moving to Washington, he became a Seattle Seahawks fan. He rarely missed a Seahawk game.

Naturally talented with song, dance, and comedic timing, David was the lead singer in a cover band in CA in the late 80’s; would karaoke any chance he could and acted in community theatre. He began performing in community productions at the age of eight, with Stepping Star Studio in Saratoga Springs, performing in “The Mouse and the Cheese” (1972). He held many key roles: starring as Will Rogers in “Will Rogers Follies” in CT; Phil Davis in “White Christmas,” in Chelan, WA; Father Virgil Manly Trott in “Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree,” in Chelan, WA; and his last role was as NicelyNicely in “Guys and Dolls,” in Soap Lake, WA, (2019). There were many productions in between.

David’s theatrical experiences were enjoyed by his patients, as he would occasionally sing a song while working. He brought joy to family and friends with phone calls as theatrical characters or the pizza delivery man.

In 2012, he met the love of his life, Tina. He quickly embraced becoming a dad to her daughter, Trista. As a family they shared love, laughter, singing, dancing, sports, travel, and creating culinary experiences, often including more family and friends.

David never knew a stranger. He was compassionate and kind. Many knew him as the therapist with his dog, Clover. Clover worked with him for ten years.

David is survived by his wife, Tina; stepdaughter, Trista White; mother, Sheila Williams and step-father John Williams of Brielle, NJ; brother, Stephen Spencer (Barbie) of Broad Brook, CT; sister, Catherine Spencer of Boonton, NJ; stepsisters: Karen Wendell of Manesquan, NJ, Laura Williams (Todd) of Eugene, OR, and Geralyn Williams of Studio City, CA; step-brothers: John Williams, Jr (Jen) of Red Bank, NJ, and Christopher (Julie) Williams of Sedona, AZ; niece, Hazel Spencer of Boonton, NJ; nephews: Michael Spencer (Michelle) of South Windsor, CT, and Matthew, Myles, and Mitchell Spencer of Manchester, CT. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. “Ernie” Spencer, Jr., and a (step-) grandson, Waylon Charles.

Funeral services will be held at Lake Chelan Lutheran Church, 216 W. Nixon Ave., Chelan, WA, on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Ferndell Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park on N. South Rd., Saratoga Springs on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Please leave your thoughts and memories at www.prechtrose.com. Services are entrusted to Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA.

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devout Christian, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. John enjoyed people, loved life and made new friends everywhere he went. It wasn’t unheard of for John to meet people while traveling who would become lifelong friends.

He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 56 years, Marie Parker; his children Jeannie (CV) Parker of Toronto, ON, Daniel (Karen) Lenthall of Gardner, MA, Susan Gevers of Henderson, NV, Nancy (Ally) Lenthall of Norfolk, VA, Leo (Robin) Parker of Wilton, NY, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Calling hours and funeral home service took place Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes in Saratoga Springs.

Burial followed at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the American Heart Association in John’s memory. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Stella Crandall

ARGYLE — Stella Crandall passed away on Friday, May 6 at the Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Family and friends gathered to remember him on Wednesday, May 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service was held at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

David Spencer

CHELAN, WA — David Spencer was born in Saratoga Springs to William E “Ernie” Spencer, Jr and Sheila Hearon. David grew up in Saratoga Springs, but also spent summers in Chadwick Beach, NJ. Early in David’s childhood, alongside his father, brother, and sister, they planted, trimmed, and sold Christmas trees from the Spencer Christmas Tree Farms. The first Spencer Christmas Trees were sold in 1968.

It wasn’t all work - speed skating was enjoyed by the family as well. As a third-generation speed skater, David competed from the age of 6 to 15, attending meets and championship events. David earned many placement medals.

He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1982; served in the Navy from 19841988; graduated from Maria College in Albany in 1993, with a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In 1988, he graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage, certified in Massage Therapy.

David worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Asst, (COTA) since 1993, and traveled

Anthony L. Davis

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony L. Davis, age 7, passed away Tuesday, May 3, at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Friends and family gathered prior to the service. Visit: www. Compassionatefuneralcare.com

Linda Johnson

BALLSTON LAKE — Linda Johnson passed May 6 at her home under Hospice care after a long difficult battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Linda was 66 years old. At the request of the family there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

COURT

Rebecca Ann Wheland-Kruger, 45, of Clifton Park, was sentenced

May 13 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the second-degree.

Luke P. Dashnaw, 22, of Clifton Park, pleaded May 13 to promoting a sexual performance by a child. Sentencing July 15.

POLICE

Lacey Fisher, 38, of Gansevoort, was charged in Saratoga Springs

May 16 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, without inspection certificate, and with registration suspended.

Chad Lang, 48, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 16 with burglary, criminal mischief, and criminal tampering. Amanda Russell, 41, of

Amsterdam, was charged in

Saratoga Springs May 15 with motor vehicle registration suspended, and operating without inspection certificate, and without insurance. Joseph Murray, 46, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 15 with criminal trespass. Corey Harkins, 34, of Wilton, was charged in Saratoga

Springs May 15 with criminal obstruction of breathing. Nicholas Brancato, 21, of Clifton

Park was charged in Saratoga

Springs May 15 with petit larceny and obstruct governmental official.

Allessandra Rossen, 20, of

Charlton was charged in

Saratoga Springs May 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and vehicle registration suspended. Ahmed Muhammad, 22, of Latham was charged in Saratoga Springs

May 14 disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Andrew Yager, 28, of Albany, was charged May 14 in Saratoga

Springs with assault. Corey Saxton, 35, of Greenwich, was charged May 13 in

Saratoga Springs with 5 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count of criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Theodore Cooper, 49, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 13 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal nuisance.

Michael Rosebrook, 36, of

Saratoga Springs, was charged May 13 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Kevin Lynch, 64, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 13 with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and moving from lane unsafely. Joseph Murray, 46, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 12 with criminal trespass. Bianca Barnes, 24, of

Schuylerville, was charged

May 12 in Saratoga Springs with two counts of criminal possession of stolen property. Jerry W. Falconio, 57, of Wilton, was charged May 16 with the felonies: criminal sale of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a controlled substance- intent to sell. Falconio is suspected of selling heroin/fentanyl in or around the city of Saratoga Springs. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted between members of the Special Investigations Unit of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and the Violent Gang & Narcotics Enforcement Team of the New York State Police.

Raven J. Stables, 19, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged May 12 with two felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance, two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one misdemeanor count of bail jumping in the seconddegree. Stables is accused of selling and possessing quantities of methamphetamine.

A 49-year-old Saratoga Springs resident and a 35-year-old

Greenwich man were charged with multiple drug-related offenses, following a several months-long investigation by Saratoga Springs Police.

Search warrants were executed at about 1 p.m. Friday, May 13, at the Design Motel on Route 9, resulting in the seizure of drug packaging paraphernalia, several grams of crack cocaine, and over 13 grams of fentanyl, according to police. Corey

A. Saxton, of Greenwich, was charged with two felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance, one felony count assault; Injure Police

Officer, and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. The charges are based upon the total weight of the fentanyl and the belief the fentanyl was destined to be sold, police said.

Saxton is also accused of causing injuries to a uniformed officer during the execution of the search warrant. The officer was treated for minor injuries.

Saxton was sent to Saratoga

County Jail without bail. Theodore O. Cooper, of Saratoga

Springs, was charged with criminal nuisance in the firstdegree, a felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Cooper is accused of renting the room where the activities took place.

He was released on an appearance ticket, police said.

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Carolyn E. Millis

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carolyn E. Millis passed away on May 13, 2022. Calling hours were held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in the family plot in Victory Mills Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. Please visit Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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John Capone

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John “Chaw” Capone, 87, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his five loving daughters. Calling hours 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, 2/2/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass 10 a.m., Friday, 6/3/2022 at Church of St. Peter, burial following St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit www. Burke & Bussing burkefuneralhome.comFuneral Homes

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Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Sunday, June 5

WILTON — Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting its Wildlife Festival at Historic Camp Saratoga on Scout Road on Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature Karner Blue Butterfly walks, live animal programs, nature crafts, pond exploration, and hands-on activities.

The Wildlife Festival is a registered National Trails Day event. Camp Saratoga encourages people to get out and explore the wonderful trail system.

All activities offered are free to the public. A vehicle parking pass is required to park for the event. To purchase a pass please visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.

The festival will take place rain or shine. In the event on rain, many of the activities will move under cover of Camp Saratoga’s pavilions, dining hall, and Winter Lodge.

For more information, please visit www.wiltonpreserve.org or call the Preserve and Park Office at 518-450-0321.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Yocono died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home in Saratoga Springs on May 17, 2022 at the age of 61. Visitation was Sunday, May 22 at the Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Charitable donations: Whale and Dolphin Conservation Inc.: us.whales.org. Remembrances may be made at Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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SARATOGA SPRINGS ∙ 584-5373 Joanne Adamy Olsen

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joanne Adamy Olsen, age 89, died May 5 at Wesley Health Care center. The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center for Joanne’s care. Donations in her memory may be made to Wesley. There will be a graveside service planned in the future. Visit: www. Compassionatedfuneralcare.com

Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs Herb, Perennial Plant & Garden Decor Sale

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

9 a.m. - Sold Out Italian American Center 247 Grand Ave, Saratoga Springs

An assorted selection of perennial plants and a variety of herbs will be sold. And… Garden Accent items available to enhance the beauty of your garden! New members are always welcome. Please feel free to contact us at heritage40@gmail.com.

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Walk With Ukraine Saturday, June 4

Walk with Ukraine event will be held in Congress Park Saturday, June 4. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join Youth2 - Youth Helping Youth for a “Walk With Ukraine,” 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4 in Congress Park.

Walker Registration is between 9-10 a.m. The first 50 youth who register will receive a free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. All proceeds go to “Save The Children-Ukraine.”

Prizes will be awarded to the top five participants with the most pledges. Get your Pledge Form by contacting Beverly, 518281-9130, bevlazardavis@gmail. com or Katelyn, 518-209-1118, kebrunet@gmail.com or simply show up and make a donation.

Ask friends, family, neighbors, co-workers to pledge a certain amount of money to you for doing the walk. Collect the money (cash or check); pledge form explains how to make out checks. Write the name of the person pledging on the form, put the money into an envelope. Bring Pledge Form and envelope to Youth2’s Registration Table on June 4. Wear blue and yellow and show support for Ukrainian refugees.

There will be a handmade Ukrainian-inspired gift table, a youth craft area, a Walker Nourishment table, COVID safety table, Face Painting, Sunflower Photo Opportunity, a Unity Bead Stand, a main stage with live music and storytelling.

For more information visit www.youthsquared.org.