4 / Monday, October 27, 2014 POLICE REPORT Montgomery County Sheriff • William Eugene Yesse of 821 Route 161, Amsterdam, was charged Oct. 24 with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Yesse allegedly took his mother’s vehicle without permission and drove extended distances. • Guy R. Leo, 50, of 69 Sixth Ave., Gloversville, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, a class E felony, for allegedly possessing handguns without a state pistol permit. Fulton County Sheriff’s Office • Tyrone Roby, 38, of 47 McClary Ave., Amsterdam, was arrested Oct. 20 after deputies said he stole 10 cartons of cigarettes worth $995.16 from Hess in Perth during a two-week period. Roby reportedly possessed a pair of bolt cutters during one of the larcenies. He was arrested at his home, and was also charged with possession of burglar tools. He was issued tickets to appear in court at a later date. • Jordan B. Lehr, 19, of Johnstown, was arrested Saturday after he allegedly had sex with a 16-year-old girl at a residence in the town of Johnstown. He was charged with sexual misconduct and issued tickets directing him to appear in town court at a later date. • David H. Palmieri Jr., 35, of Albany, was arrested Friday on a warrant from Fulton County Family Court. Deputies said Palmieri failed to pay child support. He was arraigned in Broadalbin town court and remanded to Fulton County Correctional Facility on $3,000 cash bail. State Police LOCAL A love of classic cars keeps area man busy By NICOLE ANTONUCCI Recorder News Staff TOWN OF FLORIDA — For the past 33 years, John Turner has been tinkering with cars, specifically taking older classic cars and selling them with a little modernized twist. Yet it is more than just a hobby for the 74-year-old, it is a job. Turner owns and operates J. Colonial Auto Sales on Route 30, which opened in 1981 after Turner hung up his carpenter’s belt. “I was always interested in cars since I was a kid,” he said. “I was a carpenter but when help got scarce I got into the car business.” As part of that business, Turner purchases and sells domestic and foreign cars. But his true passion is taking cars of days long gone and transforming them to run today. “I like the originals but I really like the street rods,” Turner said. “You take the original outside and you change everything on the inside so everything is modernized and powered. In the ’30s they didn’t have power steering and power brakes. I currently have a 1938 Chevrolet with a v8 motor all customized. It’s a beautiful car.” Deputy from page 1 Council budget session, Barone suggested the council eliminate the deputy controller position and move $20,000 into the contractual fund for Agresta to use if he needed help. The council, however, decided to leave the deputy controller in the budget for another year after Agresta argued he needed Mitchell’s help in the office. “[Agresta’s] got to get out on his own. If he needs help we’ll get him the help,” Barone said. Lottery numbers • An Amsterdam man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana after troopers investigated a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Bethlehem. Harley J. Fountain, 23, was found in his vehicle behind a Stewart’s, police said. During an interview, troopers said they smelled marijuana, and after searching his car, Fountain was found to be in possession of a small amount of it. Fountain is due to appear in court at a later date. There is a lot of interest in classic cars, Turner said, which is why he expanded the business to the state of Florida where classic cars are popular. “Every day there is a classic show down in Florida,” he said. “I probably sell 25 to 30 classics a year. There is a lot of interest down there.” So how does one get a classic car? For Turner the answer is simple — a car auction. Turner said he attends approximately five to six car auctions a week in Florida and a few in New York. In addition, he attends car shows, as well as highline sales, which is where he obtains the more expensive cars like Rolls Royce, Maserati, Mercedes and others. In addition to the job, Turner said he is also a collector. Currently he has seven cars in his possession, including a Model A Ford roadster, a 1960 Lincoln Continental, 1951 Chevy, and others. “I enjoy it very much,” Turner said, adding he has no plans to retire from the job or the hobby. “I enjoy going to classic car shows and auctions. I like the individual part of it.” ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday in the New York state Lottery: MIDDAY DAILY: 9-3-4 LUCKY SUM: 16 MIDDAY WINFOUR: 3-5-9-6 LUCKY SUM: 23 EVENING DAILY: 0-2-6 LUCKY SUM: 8 EVENING WINFOUR: 9-6-5-3 LUCKY SUM: 23 PICK 10: 2, 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 27, 28, 32, 35, 36, 44, 47, 60, 61, 68, 71, 76, 79 TAKE FIVE: 4, 7, 22, 24, 32 “There are other avenues we can go down. Somebody mentioned getting the state in here to help us and we have county help too. We don’t have to put out all this money for training.” Barone said the council will take a look at the situation during a special meeting tonight. “We’ll look into this so we cover our backs and do everything right,” he said. “I don’t know if we have to pass some sort of resolution but we want to make sure this is done correctly so we don’t go to litigation.” Mayor Ann Thane, who has been out of town since last Wednesday, said she did not know about Mitchell’s firing, but she said she knew Agresta was not happy with the level of work being accomplished. “I know [Agresta] had had some concerns there, so I’m not surprised,” Thane said. “He did not feel confident enough to stand on his own feet for a while.” The council will meet tonight at 6 to discuss Mitchell’s termination, along with the city’s capital projects plans. Cherish the memory of your loved ones with In Memoriam In Memoriam is the perfect way to honor the memories of family and friends who are no longer with us for only $1.45 a line. In order to offer you this low rate, we require payment when you place your memoriam. Copy deadline is two business days prior to publication date. To help you say what is in your heart, please ask to see our selection of prewritten memoriam verses. The Recorder, Advertising Department 1 Venner Rd., Amsterdam, NY 12010 NO PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED The Recorder, Amsterdam, N.Y. OBITUARIES Sophie Perillo October 24, 2014 Mrs. Sophie Perillo former Amsterdam, New York resident Sophie Perillo, 97, died Friday, October 24, 2014 in Florida. A service of Christian Burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Meredith, New Hampshire, near some of her family due to the closing of St. Michael’s Church in Amsterdam, New York. Burial with Committal service will take place at a time to be announced at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Amsterdam. Mrs. Perillo was born October 3, 1917 in Amsterdam, New York and was the last surviving child of Sadie and Robert Miller, preceded in death by her siblings Helen Raco, Elizabeth Kruger, Edward R. Miller, Joseph Miller and Mary Jane Rocissano. She attended St. Mary’s Institute and the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. Sophie married Louis Perillo on September 18, 1943. She was active in civic affairs, including serving as President of the Lion’s Club Women’s Auxiliary (the Lionettes) from 1970-1971. As a lover of horseback riding, she was an active member of the Rugmakers Riding Club and was also a member of the Columbiettes Bowling Team. She worked at Van Brocklin Glove Factory and Orsini’s Italian Restaurant. Sophie was also Manager of Perillo’s Liquor Store. During World War II, she joined the auxiliary and was stationed at Keesler Air Base in Biloxi, Mississippi working as a mimeograph operator. Sophie lived in Amsterdam until 1974, when she and her husband relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida. Her husband, Louis, died in 1984. Mrs. Perillo was a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Delray Beach, Florida and a former member of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel in Amsterdam. She is survived by several nieces and nephews: Robert Raco, Frank Raco, Rick Raco, Lawrence Rocissano, Jack Rocissano, Peter Rocissano, Jay Rocissano, Dean Rocissano, Stephen Perillo, Nancy Lee Rogers, Sophie Battaglia. Adrian Zingaro, Gilbert Zingaro, Dolores Monteleone and cousins Ona Ralys and family and Regina Hartvigas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or St. Michael’s Cemetery Fund C/O the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010. Please submit on-line condolences at www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com. Jendrzejczak FUNERAL HOME 200 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010 518 843-2550 • www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com Lela A. Spellman October 24, 2014 Lela A. Spellman passed peacefully on October 24th. She was born on November 9, 1932 in Ballston Spa, New York to her loving parents Leslie and Pearl Armer. As a child she moved to a farm in Snooks Corners where she took her lessons in a one room school house followed by Fultonville High School and graduated with honors at the age of 16. A year later she married the boy next door, D. Charles Devendorf SPELLMAN and raised her four surviving children: L. Dee Torre Kaufman, Amelia Island, Florida; D. David Devendorf, Amsterdam, New York; Rachael D. Osborn, McLean, Virginia and Brian J. Devendorf, Amsterdam New York. She is also survived by her brother Ralph Armer of Amsterdam, New York. During her career she held many significant positions including District 8 chair for the New York State Farm Bureau, administrative assistant for Congressman Samuel S. Stratton and Lieutenant Governor Mary Ann Krupsak, and finance assistant for Wildwood Programs and the United Way of Amsterdam. Reading books and spending time with her five grandchildren were her most treasured experiences. She will always have a special place in the hearts of Jason Osborn, New York City; Kylah Torre, New York City; Matthew Osborn, Boston, Massachusetts; Brandon Torre, Akron, Ohio and Lauren Osborn, Centreville, Virginia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 12 noon at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY with the Rev. Tim Alicki officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Tribes Hill, NY. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Lela’s memory to the Children’s Collection at the Amsterdam Free Library, 28 Church Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the family guest book on line at www.brbsfuneral.com. BETZ, ROSSI & BELLINGER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 518-843-1920 • www.brbsfuneral.com In Memoriam James Vandermark October 27, 2009 In loving memory. To us his name will ever be The key that unlocks memory, Of a dear one gone but cherished yet A beloved face we’ll never forget. Aunt Mary Ellen & Uncle Dick James Vandermark October 27, 2009 In loving memory. Just when his days seemed brightest, Just when his hopes seemed best, God called him from amongst us, To his eternal rest. Sadly missed, but God knows best. Love, Mom & Dad, Dylan & Ryan