FRANKLIN, TN — John Albert “Ted” Butler passed away Friday May 8, 2020 at his residence in Franklin, TN, with his loving family by his side. He was 91 years old. Services were private with burial at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Saratoga Central Catholic High School. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON — Joshua Scott Burke, 29 of Wilton, entered his eternal resting place on May 8, 2020. Services were be private. Memorial donations may be made to The Saratoga Prevention Counsel, preventioncouncil.org/donate or directly to his son Jayden Burke, 3 Fenimore Place, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Annual summertime Spa City favorites, The Dave Matthews Band, will be kept off the road this year as a result of the global pandemic.
As such, a pair of DMB’s previously scheduled dates this July have been postponed and have been rescheduled to take place one year later, July 9 and July 10, 2021.
The band issued the following statement this week: We are disappointed to announce, that in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we will be moving all of our 2020 summer dates to the summer of 2021. We make this decision with the health, safety, and well-being of our fans, touring crew, and venue staff as our priority.
Your previously purchased tickets will be honored for these rescheduled performances, and we’re happy to announce that the 2021 tour includes a few additional stops that were not included on the 2020 tour. We are also providing fans with the option to refund your tickets at the point of purchase. We are incredibly grateful for all of our fans who come out to see us every summer and will miss seeing you all. For now, we will keep everyone in our hearts and minds until we can be together again.
On sale information for the new 2021 dates will be available at a later date.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2020 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced the cancellation May 4. The two-day event, originally scheduled for June 27-28, was to present a rich roster of artists including Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kool & the Gang, Cassandra Wilson and Taj Mahal.
“After 42 consecutive years presenting one of the most exceptional jazz festivals in North America, to have to cancel the 2020 Festival is both heartbreaking and devastating. The loss of this event as an exuberant gathering of jazz-lovers is deeply painful – and the economic impact to SPAC, the community, and the many artists who were to perform is incalculable,” Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center said in a statement.
The festival began in 1978 and has been the longest continuously running jazz festival in the northeastern part of North America.
A series of live streamed performances over the festival weekend will be presented by SPAC and Caffé Lena. Titled “Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions,” the artist line-up will be announced at a later date and will include local musicians.
SPAC also announced an initiative to donate two tickets to first responders and local health care workers for performances during its 2021 season for every ticketholder of the 2020 festival who chooses to convert all or a minimum of $25 of their ticket purchase into a tax deductible donation. SPAC depends on ticket sales and the generosity of individuals for 66% of its annual budget, therefore ticket donations will help to ensure the vitality of SPAC during these unprecedented times. Visit spac.org for options to exchange, donate or request a refund.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Journey – led by founding member and guitarist Neal Schon, keyboardist Jonathan Cain and vocalist Arnel Pineda, have canceled their 2020 tour as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions regarding large gatherings.
Journey and the Pretenders were slated to perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Aug. 1.
The band released a joint statement this week which reads: “Having seen what the world has endured during the last 45 days, and not knowing what the rest of this year or 2021 will bring, we knew the right thing to do was to make sure our fans’ health was not put in jeopardy and to provide immediate access to refund options given the unexpected events caused by this terrible virus. We would like to thank all doctors, nurses, police, other first responders and essential workers for their heroic efforts; as well as our fans for doing everything possible to stay safe.”
Journey’s tour partners at Live Nation will ensure ticket holders will be emailed directly with their refund options including a full refund, or you can request a 150% credit + Live Nation will donate the number of tickets you originally purchased to healthcare workers on the front lines. For more details, visit livenation.com/refund.
BALLSTON SPA – In light of the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Fair has announced the cancellation of the 179th Saratoga County Fair. The event was scheduled to take place July 21 – 26. Since its inception in 1841, the only other cancellation was during the Civil War. The Fair anticipates returning in July 2021.
With many Americans asked to stay at home to help curb the impact of COVID-19, there is a higher risk of potential prescription drug abuse or prescription drugs accidentally falling into the wrong hands, like those of children.
According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Abuse, more than 9.9 million Americans abuse prescription drugs. Additionally, more than 70 percent of individuals who illegally use prescription pain relievers obtained them through their friends or family, including through the home medicine cabinet.
To help those at home prevent prescription drug abuse and dispose of unwanted medications in a safe, environmentally responsible way, Susan Peppers, Express Scripts vice president of pharmacy practice, is sharing the following tips:
• Keep drugs secure and out of reach.
Medications should be stored in a locked area, out of children’s reach, with narcotics and other potentially addictive drugs stored in another secure location. If this is not an option, a lock should be added to the medicine cabinet and the key secured.
• Track treatments.
It is recommended to maintain a master list of the medications stored at home, especially for individuals with a potential for abuse. That list should include the medication name, the doctor’s name who prescribed it, the dosage and the medication’s potential side effects. Periodically, caregivers should count the medications remaining in the container and make sure it is the correct amount according to the prescribed dosage. Pill boxes with dividers for each day’s medicines are also a good way to track usage.
• Do not share medication.
Medication prescribed to one individual is not for anyone else, even if that person is showing similar symptoms. Not only is sharing medication with someone else illegal, but it could lead to dangerous drug interactions and serious side effects due to potential allergies and wrong dosages, among other reasons. If an individual has taken medication that was not prescribed to them, they should contact their doctor.
• Dispose of unwanted drugs properly.
Individuals should follow specific disposal instructions on the label, if provided. Otherwise, they can check the Food and Drug Administration Flush List to see if they can flush the medicine down the toilet. If that is not an option, individuals can mix the medication with an undesirable substance like used coffee grounds, cat litter or sawdust, place the mixture in a sealable bag and dispose of it in the trash. Medication containers should be stripped of all personal information prior to placing them in the trash or recycling.
Note that once guidelines are lifted for staying home, individuals can visit the Drug Enforcement Administration website to locate a collection site near them as another way to dispose of prescription medications safely.
As everyone is spending more time at home, remembering these simple steps can go a long way to help individuals protect their family against prescription drug abuse.
BALLSTON SPA
21 Pasture Place, $291,750.
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property to Iris Rush.
CHARLTON
264 Lakehill Rd., $139,500.
Jean Coghill (by Atty) sold property to Jason Bikowicz.
NYS Route 147, $75,000.
Julie Fleron and Kurt Vanderhorst (Co-Trustees) sold property to Jeffrey and Robin Gill.
1 Cortland Dr., $130,000.
Fannie Mae (by Atty) sold property to Adam Sherman.
874 Charlton Rd., $205,000.
Michael Armer and Kimberly Concilla sold property to Erika Daigle and Robert Ford.
652 Charlton Rd., $375,000.
Margaret McRindle sold property to Kimberly and Scott Otis.
CLIFTON PARK
7 Bevswood Oaks, $380,000.
Nucompass Mobility Services Inc. sold property to Pritibahen and Ashish Amin.
0 Route 146, $239,350.
Marvin Cohen sold property to Danick Holdings LLC.
59 Esopus Dr., $305,000.
Karen Pierino (as Trustee) sold property to Weikang Lu and Sharon Wu.
32 Juniper Dr., $304,000.
Linda McCann and Michelle Kellen sold property to Jennifer and Spencer Marzello.
Christinamarie Dr., $977,500.
Abele Limited Partnership sold property to Abele Builders Inc.
11 Newport Dr., $385,000.
Lucinda Fabozzi sold property to Kurt and Susan Mayer.
6 Shadowbrook Dr., $345,000.
Theodore Black sold property to Miranda Cooper and Dustin Cardona.
13 Kings Court, $365,650.
Terry and John Fitzgerald, Jr. sold property to James and Angela Thompson.
CORINTH
200 Oak St., $132,500.
GSC Properties (as Trustee) sold property to Nicole Duguay and Alex Seelow.
201 Oak St., $134,000.
Harry Plummer (by Exec) sold property to Michael Franke.
GREENFIELD
24 Canyon Crossing Rd., $265,000.
William and Merle O’Connor sold property to Bryan Zeoli.
374 Plank Rd., $77,000.
Katelyn Mulry sold property to Korey and Hannah Whitaker.
310 Daniels Rd., $315,000.
Stephen Rosamino sold property to Andrew Nally.
HALFMOON
29 Bayberry Dr., $296,000.
Lynda and Aram Kaprielian sold property to Cathleen Keegan Tejada.
205 Yorktown Dr., $146,900.
Mark McMahon sold property to Hope Corraro.
51 Chester Dr., $390,000.
Alice Thornton sold property to John Speta.
8 Hearthstone Dr., $105,000.
Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC.
8 Hearthstone Dr., $391,890.
Abele Homes LLC sold property to Dolores Hryckowian.
2, 4, 6 Lower Newtown Rd., $185,000.
Susan Sharp sold property to John and Wilma Robert.
6 Lancaster Court, $415,000.
Brian and Ellen Richless sold property to Fredric Katz and Carol Schmertz Katz.
MALTA
67 Meadow Rue Place, $197,000.
Jason Verbick (by Atty) sold property to Miller Brothers Properties LLC.
34 Copper Ridge Dr., $125,000.
Rockhurst LLC sold property to Abele Homes LLC.
34 Copper Ridge Dr., $544,198.
Abele Homes LLC sold property to Michael Fox and Pamela Koebbeman.
696 East Line Rd., $65,000.
Christopher Bette sold property to Legend Development LLC.
10 Cedarwood Dr., $215,000.
Bernard Gerrer sold property to Ibrahima Khatibi.
28 Rum Cherry Rd., $290,000.
Michael Wiwczar (by Atty) and Dana Wiwczar (Ind. and as Atty) sold property to Lauren Andress.
450 East High St., $295,000.
Leslie Plaine sold property to Five Gates Avenue Ext. LLC.
12 Mallard Cove, $335,000.
Marilyn Blanner (by Exec) sold property to Holly Luciano.
13 Copper Ridge Dr., $495,000.
Abele Homes LLC sold property to Nine Plus Holdings LLC.
MILTON
93 Deer Run Dr., $180,500.
Kristen Walsh sold property to Kathy Wiszowaty.
14 Linden Lane, $239,000.
John and Teresa Conlin (as Trustees) sold property to Eric and Kara Ebanks.
218 Drummond Dr., $262,500.
Michael Virkler sold property to Michael Nelson and Jenna Cassidy.
28 Pheasant Run, $370,000.
Bruce and Jean Biesenbach sold property to Robert and Suzanne Hanna.
MOREAU
2 Jamaica Ave., $227,000.
Howard Mulcahy sold property to Troy and Theresa Galusha.
8 Edens Way, $389,449.
James Greenwood sold property to Ryan and Megan Armstrong.
71 Spring St., $124,000.
Darrick and Margaret Simione sold property to John Williams.
383 Gansevoort Rd., $260,000.
Blue Stream Properties LLC sold property to Adam Thomas and Casey Russell.
97 Butler Rd., $185,500.
Michael and Tracy Needham sold property to Janice Harvey and David Uebrick.
62 Wilson Ave., $139,900.
Reece Rudolph sold property to Daniel and Stacey Tucker.
14 Prospect St., $239,990.
Focus on Homes Inc. sold property to Kyle Fitscher and Paige Aubin.
NORTHUMBERLAND
12 Circle Dr., $110,000.
Jason Bronson sold property to R and R Property Trust.
50 Robins Run, $362,500.
Cecelia and Aaron Green sold property to Daniel and Nicola Gosselin.
TOWN OF SARATOGA
888 NYS Route 29, $200,000.
Fireya Mercer and Carrie Whipple sold property to Dugan Osher.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
16 Hathorn Bllvd., $235,000.
Jonnathan and Kristine Wilson sold property to Scott Sullivan.
44 Newton Ave., $215,000.
Laura Kleemeier sold property to Mike Verdile.
62 Hathorn Blvd., $300,000.
Carol Furman (as Trustee) sold property to Terry and John Fitzgerald, Jr.
7 Collins Terrace, $469,900.
Kenneth and Andrea Robb sold property to Robert and Carol Chauvin.
108/11 Clinton St./Pine Alley, $340,000.
Michael Rindone and Paul Mantello (by Exec) sold property to Matthew and Meghan Shepanzyk.
6 Oak Brook Blvd., $610,000.
Linda Snyder sold property to Albana Cami and Klevi Hoxha.
STILLWATER
372 NY Route 423, $90,000.
Triller Development LLC sold property to Michael and Emma Cameron.
18 Secretariat Lane, $322,000.
Katie Allen sold property to Anthony and Susan Fiacco.
WILTON
4624 NY Route 50, $160,000.
Joseph Biss, III sold property to Ryan King.
88 Damascus Dr., $354,000.
Shirley Podkulski sold property to Eric and Karen Willin.
