SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert M. Whitaker Jr., 88, passed away in Hospice care after a brief illness. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.Memorial donations in Bob’s name to the Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caregivers, volunteers and Alzheimer’s Association staff members showcased decorated vehicles and colorful signs in support the of staff at The Wesley Community during a “hooray for our heroes” car parade on May 21, 2020.
The Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York arranged the car parade in recognition of nurses and staff during the stay-at-home order.
Individuals living in nursing homes and senior living facilities are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 due to the community nature of these settings. In addition, the large majority of individuals living in these settings are older with underlying chronic conditions that put them at higher risk for COVID-19. Yet during these challenging and frequently heartbreaking times, nurses at these facilities have stepped up in the face of this pandemic.
The Wesley Community hosts a caregiver support group for the Alzheimer’s Association and is one of the top fundraisers for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Queensbury.
BALLSTON SPA
101 Scotch Bush Rd., $245,000.
Ajmal Khosbin sold property to Ryan Foster.
43 Kasey Pass, Unit 43, $253,279.
Brookview Court Inc./ Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Joanne Mare.
160 East High St., $210,820.
Ashley Gardner sold property to Charlotte Bailey.
1451 Saratoga Rd., $165,000.
Cheryl and Donald Stevenson, Sr. sold property to Briscoe Property Ventures LLC.
CLIFTON PARK
17 Trice Dr., $264,000.
David Edwards sold property to John Turner.
15 Cheviot Court, $410,000.
Christian and Suzy Ballantyne sold property to Dennis Walpole.
8 Wall Street, Unit 414, $174,000.
Clifton Park Senior Living LLC sold property to Linda Balenski.
998 Hatlee Rd., $410,000.
Mark Johnson (by Atty) and Kevin Johnson (Ind and as Atty) sold property to Lisa Carey and Lawrence Sweet.
92 Gloucester St., $310,000.
Julie Parsons sold property to Steven and Sarah Metz.
27 Denhelder Dr., $440,000.
Sharon Tennant sold property to Manuel and Tracy Santos.
18 Stratford Dr., $335,000.
Susan Rosko Fogarty sold property to Alexandra and Joseph Penrose, III.
1 Kain Terrace, $322,500.
Joan Ostrow sold property to Heidi Leblanc Cooper and Craig Cooper.
CORINTH
43 Gabriel Rd., $95,000.
James Hamm sold property to Damon Anderson.
GALWAY
2333 Hermance Rd., $200,000.
Geoffrey and Amy Bullock sold property to Joseph Medick.
HALFMOON
23 Hidden Farm Lane, $470,000.
Daniel and Margaret McNamara sold property to John and Dena Rich.
42 Stone Crest Dr., $405,000.
Anthony and Lisa Ditroia sold property to Eric and Ashley Soroka.
20 Whitney Dr., $383,500.
John and Joyce Miller sold property to Edward and Mary Ellen Gasparovic.
8C Macoun Dr., $290,880.
Malta Land Company LLC sold property to Elmerinda and Luigi Fabbri.
608 Hudson River Rd., $167,500.
Robert and Marjorie Gordon sold property to Hansons Halfmoon MHC LLC.
13 Dormie Ave., $340,000.
Anthony Zimdars sold property to Rebecca Ross and Matthew Dailey.
56 Cooks Court, $229,500.
Matthew Roberts sold property to Marjorie Russell.
2 New Netherland Way, $282,500.
Kyle Parker and Erika Thompson sold property to Ariel Tucci.
MALTA
43 Vettura Court, $85,000.
Lecmor Residential LLC sold property to DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders Inc.
426 Route 67, $252,350.
Sharon Sweeney sold property to Jaclyn Shyptycki and Bryce Bachus.
339 Brownell Rd., $475,000.
David Bardsley (Ind and as Trustee) and Roseanne Bardsley (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Donald and Angela Kinne.
18 Ordelia Lane, $345,290.
Farone Amedore LLC sold property to Sunny Ra.
7 Maiden Circle, $405,000.
Melissa Manzer and Linda Larsen sold propertyto Cerri Banks.
MOREAU
27 Grand Blvd., $169,500.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs sold property to Shannell Smith.
TOWN OF SARATOGA
3 Ranger Rd., $174,900.
Ryan and Jami Walker sold property to Monica Barton and Matthew McNally.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
180 Old Schuylerville Rd., $755,000.
BGRS LLC sold property to Courtney and Kristian Rhein.
21 Conver Dr., $465,000.
Mark and Sandra Beaubriand sold property to Arthur Gallagher, Jr.
122 Hathorn Blvd., $162,968.
Richard Lofink (by Exec sold property to John and Tracey Bucher.
36 Friar Tuck Way, $420,000.
Lois Celeste sold property to Jordan and Melissa Daviero.
7 Deerleap Place, $258,000.
Steven Floch sold property to David Knittel.
STILLWATER
9 Grace Moore Rd., $100,000.
CSB Service Corp. sold property to Michael and Crystal Peculis.
WATERFORD
61 Saratoga Ave. $115,000.
Lisa and Mark Ricci sold property to ET Waterford Properties LLC.
WILTON
6 West Lane, $140,000.
Kenneth West sold property to Rachel and Chase Martindale.
3 Parnil Dr., $249,900.
Ralph Salem, Jr. and Cynthia Mosscrop sold property to KC Bianco.
9 Licardo Lane, $379,000.
Daniel Russell sold property to Mark and Marissa Russell.
49 Davidson Dr., $125,000.
Roberta McGee (by Atty) sold property to Erika and Herman Brunelle, Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 8th annual Beekman Street Art Fair (BSAF) scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, fair goers will still get to browse and purchase a variety of fine art and craft.
The Fair is coordinated by members of the non-profit Saratoga Springs Arts District Inc. Project managers are working with grantor Saratoga Arts to use the funds awarded for the fair on some alternate events later in the summer that will follow city and state guidelines for public safety.
The first event planned is an online auction featuring the work of artists who would have participated in this year’s fair. The auction goes live on June 7 and runs for two weeks. It may be accessed through the Beekman Street Arts District website at SaratogaArtDistrict.com.
The project team is also planning to host three late summer Second Sunday Pop-Up Art events on the lawns, porches, and interiors of the Arts District shops. If deemed safe to do so, these would be held on the second Sundays of each month – July 12, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13.
“When we realized it would be unlikely that we could hold our family friendly event, we started brainstorming some alternate venues to showcase our visual artists,” fair project manager Susan Rivers said in a statement.
The Beekman Street Art Fair alternate projects feature the creation of a virtual art show via an on-line auction, and potentially mini pop up art events later in the summer. “Since we will not be able to hold the traditional fair which brings in thousands of guests, we look forward to engaging with the community in innovative ways,” Rivers said.
For more information, go to: www.saratogaartdistrict.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northshire Bookstore, which sites stores in Saratoga Springs and Manchester Center, Vermont, is taking its motto of building community one book at a time to heart in this time of pandemic.
Northshire hosts a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event, with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed – most on a “pay-what-you-can” basis.
The month kicks off with two events this week.
• Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Chris Bohjalian presenting The Red Lotus – in conversation with Rebecca Makkai. Beloved Vermont author and dear friend of the bookstore Chris Bohjalian will discuss his latest, The Red Lotus, a global thriller set amidst the adrenaline-fueled world of the emergency room. In this special ticketed virtual event, Chris will be joined by Rebecca Makkai–the New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed novel The Great Believers. Go to: www.northshire.com/event/northshire-live-chris-bohjalian
• Thursday, June 4 at 5 p.m.
Amy Meyerson, author of The Imperfects, and Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, coauthors of Tiny Imperfections. Meyerson is the author of the Northshire staff favorites The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects, and Alli Frank & Asha Youmans are co-authors of the delightful debut comedy Tiny Imperfections. This event is ticketed on a pay-what-you-can basis. Go to: www.northshire.com/event/northshire-live-guest-authors-amy-meyerson-alli-frank-and-asha-youmans
Additional events in June include live author events featuring acclaimed science journalist and New York Times bestselling author Wendy Williams, internationally acclaimed Dominican American writer Julia Alvarez – in conversation with Northshire co-founder Barbara Morrow, the annual James Joyce Bloomsday celebration on June 16, and many other events.
For more information on these or other events, email events@northshire.com, or visit www.northshire.com.
Sarah Johnson. Photo provided.
BALLTSON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District has selected Sarah Johnson as its new Malta Avenue Elementary School Principal.
Johnson was appointed by the Board of Education at its May 20, 2020 meeting with a July 1, 2020 start date. She currently serves as the assistant principal for K-8 schools at Schuylerville CSD.
“I am incredibly excited to begin my role as Malta Avenue Elementary School Principal. It is truly an honor to join this excellent community,” Johnson said. “I share wholeheartedly in the district’s commitment to the well-being of our students and to provide all students with an excellent education. In the coming weeks and months, I am looking forward to getting to know the Malta Avenue students, teachers, parents and community members.”
Her current responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and facilitating curriculum development and curriculum mapping for all grade levels and departments, K-8. She co-planned and co-facilitated the school’s Curriculum Review Committee. She also planned, coordinated, and facilitated professional development for all staff members, K-8, on Next Generation Learning Standards. Additionally, she has led professional development for special education and general education teachers on standards-based IEPs, research-based literacy instruction, accommodations and modifications, Response to Intervention, and
progress monitoring.
Ms. Johnson was previously a Special Education Academic Administrator at the Shenendehowa Central School District. Prior to becoming an administrator, she was a ninth grade special education teacher, spent time as an intervention and data coordinator and served as a learning specialist at a high-achieving public middle school in California.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University, a Master of Education/Special Education degree from Sonoma State University and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership from the College of Saint Rose.
At the culmination of a two month search process, she was selected as the next principal for Malta Avenue Elementary School. The process involved the review of over seventy applications, four rounds of interviews including a presentation to the Board of Education, and finally a discussion with the building advisory committee who made the unanimous choice.
“Despite the daunting economic and budgetary times that we are in, this is certainly a highlight for us as we are all genuinely excited for Sarah to join our team,” indicated Ken Slentz, Superintendent of Ballston Spa CSD.
