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Richard Simonson

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FORT ANN — Richard McKay Simonson passed away peacefully at his home on Copeland Pond Road in Fort Ann, N.Y. with his family by his side on September 30, 2022, after a long struggle with lung disease.


Richard was born on September 5, 1940, to Peter and Alice (McKay) Simonson on Staten Island, NY.


He was proud to be a part of the Steamfitter’s Local Union 638 and to learn a trade he enjoyed early on in life. Richard served a short time in the United States Army Reserves. He married Vivian Netchel on March 4, 1970, and together with their young children they moved to Bolton Landing, N.Y. to purchase and run Shallow Beach Cottages in 1978. Richard enjoyed boating, water skiing, downhill skiing and fond memories of time spent in Steamboat Springs, Colorado with Vivian. In his last years, he was able to realize his and Vivian’s dream of living with horses, especially Biscuit, the horse they enjoyed caring for since 2017.


Richard was predeceased by his parents Peter and Alice Simonson; nephews Stephen and Michael Simonson; and his devoted wife Vivian who passed in 2020 after 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his children Danielle Simonson of Fort Ann and Paul Simonson and his wife Katy of Fort Ann; three granddaughters, Luna Wilson, Bela Simonson, and Hunter Simonson; and a great-grandson, Sedrik Wilson; older brother, Charles Simonson and his wife Carol of Arizona; and niece Tammi Perosi of Pennsylvania.


Calling hours will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.


A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Rich Weihing officiating.


The family would like to thank High Peaks Hospice for their support and request any donations on Richard’s behalf be made to Hospice, 454 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.


Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.

Police Blotter: September 26 – October 2, 2022

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James C. Duprey, 56, was arrested for 4th Degree Grand Larceny, 4th Degree Welfare Fraud, 1st Degree Offer of False Instrument for Filing

Kara M. Bennett, 42, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

David A. Lapointe, 44, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping

Eric M. Patton, 37, was arrested for Tampering with Physical Evidence

Cora Sepesta, 56, was arrested for 2nd Degree Harassment

Zachariah Osborn, 49, was arrested on an active warrant

Delsey L. Clark, 51, was arrested for 2nd Degree Criminal Obstruction of Governmental Administration

Cory S. Connelly, 42, was arrested for 3rd Degree Bail Jumping

Lawrence W. Long, 37, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated DWI, 1st Offense

Mason G. Murphy, 47, was arrested for 1st Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Steven D. Duell, 24, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated; 1st Offense

John L. Hughes, 23, was arrested for 3rd Degree False Report of Emergency

Fantasia L. Jabot, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Marie A. Allen, 30, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Jonathan A. Edwards, 25, was arrested for petit larceny

Seth A. Napier, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Michael J. Sears, 58, was arrested for 2nd Degree Menacing

Tanya P. Allen, 38, was arrested for 1st Degree Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated DWI, 1st Offense

Jody L. Tanner, 50, was arrested for Petit Larceny, 3rd Degree Burglary, Illegal Entry with Intent to Commit a Crime

Raheem J. Brickhouse, 24, was arrested for 2nd Degree Bail Jumping and False Personation.

Robert J. Kramer, 58, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Miya L. Portee, 33, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Taylor P. Sullivan, 26, was arrested for Endangering Welfare of a Child, Public Lewdness

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Elizabeth Lloyd, 41, of Glens Falls for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) and Glens Falls PD, an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased Fentanyl from Lloyd on multiple occasions. Lloyd was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Lloyd was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where she was released on her own recognizance.

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonothon Randolph, 45, of Queensbury for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased Fentanyl from Randolph on multiple occasions. Randolph was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Randolph was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where he was released on his own recognizance.

On Sept. 30 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Paul A. Capone, 55, of Queensbury for selling narcotics. During a controlled drug buy operation conducted by the Warren County Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), an undercover police officer and/or Confidential Informant purchased crack cocaine and Fentanyl from Capone on two separate occasions. Capone was charged with 2 counts of 3rd Degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance–a class B felony. Capone was transported to Warren County Court for arraignment, where he was remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility with bail set at $25,000cash/$50,000bond/$100,000unsecured bond.

September 2022 DBA Filings

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WARREN COUNTY

Banford Builders – Shane Banford, 8055 State Route 9 Pottersville, NY 18860

Calling Loon Woodworking Co. – Kohen Joiner, 43 Fenway Dr. Lake Luzerne, NY 12846

Premier Gifts and More – Jason Baker, 53 Hudson Ave. Glens Falls, NY 12801

Building Blocks Child Care Center – Kimberly Butler, 15 Burke Dr. Queensbury, NY 12804

Hermanus On The Hudson – Kenneth Hopper, 263 Friends Lake Rd. Chestertown, NY 12817

Armstrong Cleaning Service – Gary Armstrong, 58 Orville St. Glens Falls, NY 12801

Moon Mountain Arts – Stephanie Vaus, 4128 Main St. Warrensburg, NY 12885

Live Sunny Life – Margot Cirino, 75 Caldwell Ave. Apt. 1, Lake George, NY 12845

ABLE Unlimited – Christopher Roger Morin, 2977 State Route 28, North Creek, NY 12853

Charity Vending – Devin Greenlaw, 499 Guilder Hollow Rd. Granville, NY 12832

Skin Health Studio – Cindy Auer, 527 Bay Rd. Suite 103, Queensbury, NY 12804

Birds of a Feather – Elizabeth Krebs, 6375 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817

Capital Builders & Property Management – Alujhed Carl, 113 Sanford St. Glens Falls, NY 12801

Gleason Construction – Keith Gleason, 196 Ridge St. Glens Falls, NY 12801

Q P Leadership – Trevor James Holcomb, 18 Grant Ave. Glens Falls, 12801

Dilorenzo Enterprise – Michael Dilorenzo, 973B State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Country Dusting – Alicia Anuszewski, 557 Goodman Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827

Matt’s Property Service – Matthew J. Caul, 2876 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY 12834

Burnell Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning – Robert Burnell, 168 Main St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Lavenlair Farm – Matthew K. Smith, 437 Deweys Bridge Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12827

Sunshine Inn – Susie Polchowski, 2624 State Route 40, Greenwich, NY 12834

Gorecki’s Pressure Washing – Anthony J. Gorecki, Jr., 237 Reservoir Rd Apt. A, Fort Edward, NY 12828

A&C Autoworks – Samantha Kelley, Dale Agard, Jr., and Matthew Crerend, 3614 Burgoyne Ave (Unit A & B), Hudson Falls, NY 12839

Scheff’s Interior Painting – Cecil H. Scheff III, 15 Notre Dame St, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

D&D Gebo’s Sap House – Ashley Gebo, 67 County Route 9, Whitehall, NY 12887

Crow Hollow Farm – John D. Steele, Jr., 740 Ash Grove Rd, Cambridge, NY 12816

Tennis Court

Queensbury Girls Tennis Wins 46th Straight Foothills Match

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SCOTIA — The Queensbury varsity girls tennis team earned a 5-2 win over Scotia-Glenville on Friday, earning their 46th consecutive Foothills Council win.

The victory moved the Spartans to 9-0 in the Foothills this season, and extended a streak that began on Oct. 3, 2018. It is the second-longest Foothills win streak for Queensbury, behind a streak of 76 consecutive wins from Sept. 2003 to Sept. 2010. 

Below are results from the match:

Singles

  1. Isabel Amauro (S-G) def. Nicole Greenstein, 4-6, 7-6, 10-4
  2. Lindsey Pepe (QBY) def. Lillian Liberatore, 6-1, 6-3
  3. Tessa Murray (QBY) def. Natalie McGlauflin, 6-3, 6-0
  4. Emma Klejsmyt (S-G) def. Briana Guay, 6-4, 6-1
  5. Lilly Trowbridge (QBY) def. Hailey Suits, 6-2, 6-1

Doubles

  • Sedona Jones / Maria Conway (QBY) def. Amelia Diggins / Allison McGlauflin, 6-1, 6-1
  • Miranda Affinto / Amy Winchell (QBY) def. Anabella Candida / Jillian Edgar, 6-2, 6-0

Queensbury improves to 9-3 overall with the win, and 9-0 in the Foothills Council. The Spartans will host Greenwich at 4:15 p.m. today.

Bulldog Boys Soccer Rallies to Defeat Queensbury

SOUTH GLENS FALLS — The Queensbury varsity boys soccer team suffered its first loss of the season on Friday, falling 2-1 to South Glens Falls on the road.

The Spartans got out to a quick start, and had a goal waved off for offside just eight minutes into the game. The visitors did get on the board first, with Tyler Zehr burying a loose ball in the 24th minute to give Queensbury a 1-0 lead.

Spartans’ goalie Jake Afsar-Keshmiri made a big save on a free kick as time expired in the first half, sending Queensbury to the break with a 1-0 advantage. South Glens Falls made a push in the second half, and tied the game in the 55th minute when Tarik Kemp tucked a ball home.

10 minutes later, James Thompson buried a shot home, giving the Bulldogs a 2-1 lead. The Spartans were unable to generate a game-tying goal, and South High held on for the 2-1 victory.

Kemp and Thompson each scored goals for the Bulldogs, with Alex Straker adding an assist. Grady Bammert made two saves in net. For the Spartans, Zehr scored the lone goal, with Afsar-Keshmiri making three saves in goal.

Property Transactions: August 29 – September 4, 2022

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CAMBRIDGE

Abigail Reid & Bruce Weatherby sold property at 137 Stage Rd to Frank & Barbara Goodyear for $95,000.

Flying Goose Properties, LLC sold property at 76 Spring St to Mary Anne Francis for $239,900.

CHESTER

Ronald Hungerford sold property at 295 Byrnes Rd to Randy Frasier for $15,000.

Nancidee Holland sold property at 39 Olmstedville Rd to Peter Lindblom for $78,500.

FORT EDWARD

Jill Stefanik sold property at 223 Broadway to Nicole Nall for $172,780.

Carolyn & Roger Wickes sold property at 35 Town Line Rd to Ann & Fred Valastro for $385,000.

GLENS FALLS

REO Home Services, LLC sold property at 48 Mohican St to Feed My Horse Realty, LLC for $115,000.

GRANVILLE

Neal & Robyn Lipschutz sold property at 152 New Boston Rd to Lloyd Mika Gentili for $341,000.

Scott & Brenda Holman sold property at 1270 Thomas Rd to Oscar J. Williams, Jr. for $32,500.

Monica M. Updike sold property at 50 Aldous Rd to Tonya Reed & Scott Prowell for $230,000.

GREENWICH

Kristen L. Wold sold property at 2601 State Route 40 to Robert & Ruth Sprague for $20,000.

George & Patricia Perkins sold property at 27 Bleeker St to Kameron Mosher & Sydney Schaeffer for $225,000.

Jeffrey & Beth Howard sold property at 707 Edie Rd to Thomas H. Fox Jr. & Barbara Widmann Fox for $800,000.

Garrett & Lauren Eastmen sold property at 19 Rabbit Rd to Leslie & Jennifer Wright for $366,000.

Andrew & Heather Didonato sold property at 26 Bleeker St to Thomas & Barbara Maier for $320,000.

HORICON

Michael & Marion Waples sold property 350 East Shore Dr to Amy & Adam Siewert for $853,000.

HUDSON FALLS

William P. Morehouse, Jr. sold property at 29 La Crosse St to Harold & Mickeylee Monroe for $261,000.

Agnes Kearon sold property at 9 Cherry St to Richard J. Quick & Vincent M. Giammattei, Jr. for $170,000.

JACKSON

Avid Properties, LLC sold property at 552 Alyssa Way to VTCT Properties, LLC for $ 110,000.

Christopher & Sharon Laflamme sold property at 554 Alyssa Way to VTCT Properties, LLC for $5,000.

KINGSBURY

William Partick Heil sold property at 315 Main St to Nicole Batchelor for $180,000.

James & Ashley Henry sold property at 1119 State Route 196 to Doreen & Wisdom Ahiavor for $260,000.

Korinna M. Graves sold property at 5 McDowell St to Kyle Colvin for $164,000.

LAKE LUZERNE

John Tirpan & Marine Khachatryan-Tirpan sold property at 284 Potash Rd to Joseph & Annmarie Grima for $140,000.

QUEENSBURY

Lance & Shayna Paradis sold property at 10 Second St to Scott Beck for $242,000.

WHITEHALL

Christopher & Susanne Grady sold property at 88 County Route 10 to Robert & Jacqueline Grenier for $125,000.

Police Blotter: September 19 – September 25, 2022

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Lewis R. Keiffer, 59, was arrested for 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 3rd Degree Menacing

Michelle L. McFarren, 41, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Susan A.E. Slater, 21, was arrested for Petit Larceny
Luke A. Phenes, 36, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Danielle P. Whitney-Allen, 36, was arrested for 3rd Degree Burglary, Petit Larceny, Illegal Entry With Intent to Commit a Crime

Justin M. Allen, 32, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Samuel O. Mejia-Portorreal, 22, was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault with Intent to Cause Injury to Officer, False Personation, 2nd Degree Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, Trespass

Colby J. Fuller, 27, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

John A. Vandoren, 21, was arrested for Acting in Manner to Injure Child Less Than 17, Criminal Mischief, Intent to Damage Property

Bashar R.I. Alimdanat, 26, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Hashem M.H. Alsawadtah, 21, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Antoun S.S. Altwal, 24, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Heath R. Colvin, 33, was arrested for Probation Violation, 1st Degree Criminal Contempt, and Resisting Arrest

Eric T. Ladd, 43, was arrested on an active warrant

Rourk S. Nielsen, 29, was arrested on an active warrant

John R. Fazio, 65, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Damian B. Ball, 26, was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

Kevin J. Gross, 32, was arrested for 3rd Degree Identity Theft, 4th Degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

Bette A. Baum, 48, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Wayne N. Phillips, 30, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, 1st Offense

Shaniah A. Sanders, 26, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

David J. Forshay, 37, was arrested for 3rd Degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Alexis L. Hancsarik, 26, was arrested for Petit Larceny

Melissa A. Girard, 36, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation; Alcohol Related

Property Transactions: August 22 – August 28, 2022

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BOLTON

Amelia A. Vitale sold property at 64 Millstone Dr to Deborah G. Williams for $686,000.

GLENS FALLS

William & Kay Jaquith sold property at 10 Arbor Dr to Michelle & Stanley Maziejka $269,000.

HORICON

Linda Pfeiffer sold property at 612 East Shore Dr to Laura Cochran for $800,000.

LAKE GEORGE

1 Adirondack Development, LLC sold property at 3543 Lakeshore Dr to Angela & Stephen Tobin for $95,000.

QUEENSBURY

Mary Elizabeth & Michael T. Kissane sold property at 32 Revere Rd to Zachary Parsons for $475,000.

Linda L. LaRock sold property at 187 Aviation Rd to Sean M. Young for $150,000.

Property Transactions: August 15 – August 21, 2022

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GLENS FALLS

CWASAYREI, LLC sold property at 46 Orville St to Caleb Knobel for $211,900.

Ann G. Stone sold property at 33 Grand St to Patrick M. Buckley & Katherine R. Miller for $205,000.

Harold & Mickeylee Monroe sold property at 77 Orchard St to Robert, Victoria, and Laura Ashley Pfeifer. 

HAGUE

Katherine Kirby sold property at 24 Tower Point to Ellen B. Hitzrot for $250,000.

QUEENSBURY

JKA42289, LLC sold property at 330 Aviation Rd to Leaflet Holdings, LLC for $175,000.

Thomas E. Howe sold property at 21 Prospect Dr to Gerald & Linda Howe for $170,000.

Kristiana W. Daily sold property at 16 Butternut Hill Dr to Dustin Greco for $418,000.

WARRENSBURG

Robert V. Kendall & Ashley C. Drahos sold property at 11 Swan St to Holland Road Partners, LLC for $329,000.

Property Transactions: August 8 – August 14, 2022

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CHESTER

Randy Frasier sold property at 4767 State Route 8 to Bryan H. Frasier for $94,000.

Michael Baisley Jr. sold property at 493 Potter Brook Rd to Virginia Portes & Cesare Portes Jr. for $110,000.

GLENS FALLS

Jonathan & Marissa DeLappa sold property at 223 Ridge St to David T. Schofield for $299,000.

Glens Falls Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. sold property at 7 Hovey Ave to Rachel Hall for $165,000.

Jean C. Pastor sold property at 81 Staple St to Connor Pastor for $165,000.

JOHNSBURG

Preserve Land Company, LLC sold property at 102 Mountain Path to Daniel & Jennifer Winters for $700,000.

LAKE GEORGE 

Susan C. Attridge sold property at 10 Snyder Rd to Brian & Susan Brooker for $180,000.

Christine D. Bailey sold property at 17 Snyder Rd to Dominick & Grazia Fedele for $505,000.

QUEENSBURY

Ralph Berry III, Wendy Berry & Joshua Gray sold property at 13 Northup Dr to Linda Williford for $340,000.

Nathaniel & Joanne Glinbizzi sold property at 30 Hall Rd to Michael A. Guzzardi & Tracey L. Robare for $420,000.

Brian & Christine Testani sold property at 200 Clendon Brook Rd to Christopher & Erinne Grey for $525,000.

Jacob & William Hayes sold property at 4 June Dr to J. Maureen & Matthew Galusha for $261,500.

Sanjay Kapoor sold property at 48 Margaret Dr to C. Daniel Chase for $180,500.

THURMAN

Laurel Juckett sold property at 369 Athol Rd to Douglas & Deborah Collignon for $30,000.

Two soccer players battle for possession of the ball.

Queensbury boys soccer cruises past Johnstown

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Two soccer players battle for possession of the ball.

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity boys soccer team took control early and never looked back on Monday, defeating Johnstown 11-0 at home.

The Spartans scored four goals in the game’s opening 15 minutes, eventually building a 9-0 lead at halftime before adding two more goals in the second half. Ian Rathbun and Luke Eichin each recorded hat tricks for Queensbury, scoring three goals apiece.

Chris Coombes scored twice, while Max Roca had a goal and three assists. Ryan Brindle had a goal and an assist, while Ben Barber also scored a goal for Queensbury. Aidan Perez, Okacha Cunningham, Ethan Moger, and Bergen Caprood all picked up assists in the win.

Jake Afsar-Keshmiri made one save in goal for the Spartans. Johnstown’s Pedrick Maddox stopped 13 shots in net.

Queensbury will return to action when the team plays at Glens Falls at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow.