SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Ellen “Sue” Carvalho, 77, has passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Sunday, May 3, 2020. A very special thank you to Hospice of Saratoga County, especially Kelli and Karen, and Dr. Carl Sgambati. Private burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
The dairy industry has been struggling for many years and recently COVID-19 has added additional pressure, forcing many producers to dump milk. Stewart’s dairy producers aren’t dumping milk; in fact, they’re receiving increased premiums and decreased hauling costs from Stewart’s that goes beyond what they receive above the Federal Market Administrator cost. In addition, Stewart’s has again decreased retail milk pricing. Effective May 4th, all gallons and half gallons were decreased by .10 cents for customers.
Stewart’s relief to dairy producers comes with increased competitive premiums, by .50 cents from .10/cwt to .60/cwt for the month of May and could be extended into June. In addition, the company is extending their fuel savings with a decreased hauling charge for the month of May.
With schools and restaurants closed, the dairy industry is producing 15% more milk than the American public can consume, leading many dairy producers to have no choice but to dump excess milk.
According to Stewart’s Shops president, Gary Dake, “We happened to be in the right position at the right time with our packaged dairy products and our nearly 100 years of experience in the dairy industry. Our fresh and local dairy products continue to experience more demand and we are pleased that we are in a position to offer savings to our customers and relief to our dairy producers during these uncertain times.”
The company relies on 25 local dairy farms, while many other retailers purchase their milk from co-ops. Stewart’s is in a unique position sourcing their raw milk from local dairies, picking up the milk with their own haulers, and processing and bottling it themselves at their manufacturing plant in Greenfield. This allows them to have more control and efficiency and pass on savings to both the customer and the dairy producer.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — In an effort to unite the Saratoga community in a spirit of good will, Network Saratoga LLC presents One For All, a Facebook Live Event. One for All will air on Facebook and You Tube channels on Thursday, May 14, starting at 6 p.m., and will be hosted by Star Radio Talent, Walt Adams.
One for All presents a warm blend of local talents singing their hearts out in support of local non-profit organizations. The evening will showcase the talents of popular solo artists who are part of the local Saratoga music scene including Rick Bolton, Jeff Brisbin, Justin Joyner, Matt McCabe, Garland Nelson, Rich Ortiz, Tim Wechgelaer and Jay Yager. Each musician, who will be performing from their home, will be paired with a Saratoga Non-profit Organization whose mission will be highlighted after the artist’s performance. One for All was created as an effort to help our local non-profits through this difficult period of time when they are called upon to meet the increased needs of our community.
“While complying with stay at home orders, I felt challenged to contribute something positive to our current situation and help in some way,” said Fran Dingeman, owner of Network Saratoga LLC. “Inspired by the Elton John and Lady Gaga specials, I wanted to create a collaborative event that was similar but focused on our local scene. That was the genesis of One for All.”
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After coming up with the concept for One for All, the other elements fell into place when Fran reached out to Peter Jones of Coverbandtv.com and SAVI (Specialized Audio Visual Incorporated) to add the technical component to the live stream event. “Peter brought all the technical experience needed to bring One For All from the conceptual phase to reality. He immediately showed a passion for what I was developing and shared the local vision as well,” said Fran Dingman.
“We are always eager to help out our local communities through music. Until we can gather collectively in our favorite venues, we hope that we can support our community with quality video, audio, and most of all our musicians,” said Peter Jones of Coverbandtv.com
Marci Fila of REDD (Real Estate Digital Designs) contributed the One For All logo and graphics. The Adirondack Trust Company, Star Radio and Social Radiant are proud supporters of the event.
Non-profit organizations whose work will be showcased throughout the evening include AIM Services Inc., Franklin Community Center, Saratoga Center for the Family, Shelters of Saratoga, The Prevention Council, The Saratoga Senior Center, Wellspring and The Wesley Community. The opportunity to make a donation to each of these organizations will be made available throughout the show. After the live event, One For All will be archived on both Facebook and You Tube channels for viewing and the opportunity for ongoing donations will continue to be possible after the event. For more information, go to Facebook.com/saratogaoneforall.
Network Saratoga LLC, founded by Francine Dingeman in 2015, is an event development, marketing and promotions company focused on non-profit fundraisers and events for communities, municipalities and small businesses. Network Saratoga LLC guides business owners through the social map and gets them involved in what best fits their goals and demographics. In addition to events, Network Saratoga LLC specializes in traditional advertising, communication and marketing efforts focused on optimal results for individual businesses. For more information, contact fran@networksaratoga.com.
Coverbandtv.com was inspired by Grammy Award Winner Kevin Brandow, lead vocalist for the Refrigerators. Their mission is to support and ‘Cover Bands Live’ across multiple online platforms, including facebook.com, youtube.com, and twitch.tv. Recently, CoverBandTV sponsored an online music festival called ALBFest518. For more information go to coverbandtv.com.
Northern Saratoga County
• GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL
100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Schedule an Appointment: Working with Warren County Public Health.
See Warren County Municipal Center.
• HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK
9 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Schedule an Appointment: Call your Hudson Headwaters provider for evaluation.
Visit www.hhhn.org/ for more information.
• WARREN COUNTY MUNICIPAL CENTER
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment and referral are required. Providers and local county health departments
must complete and sign Infectious Disease Requisition (IDR) form and contact Warren
County Public Health to make appointment. Appointment calls are taken Monday-
Friday from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Drive-thru site is
open Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Those without signed IDR form will be turned away.
• SARATOGA HOSPITAL
211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment and referral from physician or local health department is required.
Contact your doctor for assessment. Providers may call 518-587-2397 to set up
appointment. Tent hours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Saratoga County
• SARATOGA HOSPITAL 
211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment and referral from physician or local health department is required.
Contact your doctor for assessment. Providers may call 518-587-2397 to set up
appointment. Tent hours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• ST. MARY’S HEALTHCARE
427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic
Call 518-770-7521 for evaluation, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• CAPITAL DISTRICT MOBILE TESTING CENTER
University at Albany, Colonial Quad, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment is required. Go to: covid19screening.health.ny.gov to take the online
assessment, or call 1-888-364-3065. Drive-thru site.
Southern Saratoga County
• ELLIS HOSPITAL
1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment is required. Call the Ellis Medicine COVID-19 Hotline at 518-831-7070.
Drive-thru or walk-up site. Site location varies by day.
• CAPITAL DISTRICT MOBILE TESTING CENTER
University at Albany, Colonial Quad, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment is required. Go to: covid19screening.health.ny.gov to take the online
assessment, or call 1-888-364-3065. Drive-thru site.
• COMMUNITY CARE PHYSICIANS
711 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110
Criteria for Testing: Community Care Physicians patient or Community Care
Physicians Urgent Care patient with Symptoms or Exposure to Positive Case.
Appointment is required. Call your Community Care Physicians provider to schedule a
telehealth appointment to be evaluated. Drive-thru site.
• ST. PETER’S HOSPITAL
310 Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Call 518-525-1132 for evaluation. Appointments are scheduled at the Capital District
Mobile Testing Site.
OTHER
• ALBANY STRATTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Criteria for Testing: Enrolled Veteran with Symptoms.
Appointment is required. Call primary care physician for evaluation and referral.
Drive-thru site.
• WHITNEY YOUNG HEALTH CENTER
920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY 12207
Criteria for Testing: Symptomatic or Exposure to Positive Case
Appointment is required. Call Whitney Young Health Center at 518-465-4771. Walk-up site. Whitney Young Health Center is also testing at these Walk-up site locations:
Bleeker Terrace Apartments, Bleeker Terrace, Albany, NY 12206 – Hours vary by day
Capital South Campus Center, 20 Warren Street, Albany, NY 12202 – Hours vary by day
Watervliet Health Center, 1804 Second Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189 – Hours vary by day
BALLSTON SPA
216 Kingsley Rd., $229,000.
Iris Rush sold property to Aaron and Mallory Rapp.
190 Blue Barns Rd., $216,300.
Lynn Bradley sold property to Brenda and Ellen Bufe.
18 Pasture Place, $291,130.
Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property to Bruce Doud.
45 Kasey Pass (unit 45) $270,397.
Brookview Court Inc/Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Eric Rentz.
197B Blue Barns Rd., $30,000.
Cristy and James Durrant sold property to Jason and Lisa Vedder.
33 Cypress St., $344,980.
Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Charles and Joyce Willson.
17 Outlet Rd., $470,000.
Justin and Ellen Katz sold property to Michael and Patricia Banaszewski.
CLIFTON PARK
3 Mapleline Road, $375,000.
Michelle and Norman Violette, Jr. sold property to Tyler and Julie Reynolds.
3 Amity Pointe, $465,000.
John Ferraro sold property to Hikmatullah Siraj.
3 Muirfield Lane, $260,000.
Julianne Pelletier sold property to Taylor Buell.
593 Clifton Park Center Rd.
Mary Empie sold property to Michelle Geloso and Lloyd Caesar.
22 Aster Dr., $355,000.
David and Heather Sanford sold property to Ryan Thomson and Amy Smith.
14 Ashdown Rd., $250,000.
Michael Kniffen sold property to Kai Garlipp and Hanna Girard.
8 Via Da Vinci, $285,000.
Joseph and Rosalie Liguori (as Trustees) sold property to Anne Hagstrom and Michael Varga.
68 Via Da Vinci, $290,000.
Owen Shevlin, Jr. sold property to Huirong Shi.
121 Southbury Rd., $270,000.
Jarid Meagan sold property to James and Sheryl Manning.
8 Sheridan Court, $345,000.
Esther Fung sold property to Linda Wheeler.
44A Wheeler Dr., $340,000.
Patrick and Bonnie Marshall sold property to Alexander and Lori Blackburn.
8 Wall St., Unit 40, $186,000.
Clifton Park Senior Living LLC sold property to Matthew and Elyse Hyde.
611 Clifton Park Center Rd., $370,000.
Andrea Palerino and Sidney Newbold, III sold property to Kevin Coloccia.
11 Wilshire Dr., $395,000.
Emily Wild sold property to Dustin and Jillienne Krause.
74 Blue Barns Rd., $194,900.
Derek Snyder sold property to George and Amy Liddle.
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.
CORINTH
1 Gurney Lane, $45,000.
Carl Paquette sold property to Sara Bacon Conklin and Donald Conklin.
12 Ryans Ridge Rd., $275,000.
Babson Homes LLC sold property to Stuart Smead and Lara McFadden.
GREENFIELD
433 Lake Desolation Rd., $36,000.
Ingrid Edwards sold property to Joshua Gordon.
3172 State Route 9N, $525,000.
Robert and Debra Hammond sold property to Martin and Elizabeth Harr.
Lot 3, 91 King Rd., $109,000.
Gerald Magoolaghan sold property to Robert and Jennifer Berben.
28 S. Greenfield Court, $382,500.
Duane and Mary Wright sold property to Christopher and Heather Sonderman.
MALTA
31 Vettura Ct, Lot 41, $424,900.
DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders sold property to Lynne Jaquay and Keely Ralston.
14 Essex St., $302,125.
Marie Johnson sold property to Craig Cornwell.
17 Weston Way, $351,424.
Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Karlee Singh, Theresa Farrigan Sinicropi.
61 Thimbleberry Rd., $201,500.
Lisa Goupil sold property to Max Kornstein.
101 State Farm Place, $1,300,000.
LSREF 2 Tractor Reo Malta LLC sold property to Calco Construction and Development Company.
101 State Farm Place, $1,300,000.
Calco Construction and Development Company sold property to Maple Grove LLC.
MILTON
18 Van Brummel Lane, $350,000.
Christopher and Jeannine Haley sold property to Frank and Christina Cimmino.
505 Middle Line Rd., $314,000.
Laura and Brian Mullins sold property to Kailey Rothacker and Ryan Campion.
TOWN OF SARATOGA
2 Eagles Way, $234,000.
Francis Hunter sold property to Dylan Goslin and Raelyn Passino.
201 Patriot Hill Dr., $85,000.
Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property to Cerrone Construction LLC.
201 Patriot Hill Dr., $503,540.
Cerrone Construction LLC sold property to Ronald and Wendy Simmons.
83 Pearl St., $143,000.
Joanne Hanna sold property to Shawn Rivers.
60 Morgans Run, $185,000.
Dragos Minciunescu sold property to Jedidiah Simpson.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Dyer Switch Rd., $125,000.
Thomas J Farone and Son Inc. sold property to Christopher Huyck and Jane Perkins Huyck.
38 Rip Van Lane, $357,000.
Neil Salisbury sold property to Kevin and Regina Hickey.
176 Phila St., $991,000.
Michael Los and Mary Gage Los sold property to Joseph and Susan Vecchio.
20 Timber Lane, $467,895.
Twenty Timber Lane Properties LLC sold property to Anthony Ianniello.
12 Newton Ave., $343,820.
Alexander Ciota and Keli Scott sold property to Lucas and Nicole Ionescu.
66 South Franklin St., $265,000.
Jason and Sheila Sweeney sold property to Rebecca McNamara and Brian Gerowski.
173 Lake Ave., $400,000.
Peppers Corner LLC sold property to Warren Lake Springs LLC.
30 Whistler Ct, Unit 221, $375,000.
David and Linda DeCerbo sold property to William Hirtzel and Helen Venezia.
STILLWATER
1103 NYS Route 32, $25,000.
Adam Crosse sold property to Samuel Hoving.
26 Clinton Court, $235,000.
Jo Ann Taglione sold property to Jessica Doll.
WILTON
9 Kendrick Hill Rd., $635,000.
Walter Washco and Heide Petermann sold property to Timothy and Amanda Luby (as Trustees).
49 Fairway Blvd., $195,700.
Joan Kuba sold property to Joseph Gabriele.
11 Palmer Terrace, $252,000.
John and Kimberly Mayhew sold property to Colleen Whitaker.
13 Claire Pass, $412,000.
Terrayne Stortz sold property to Arnold and Dawn Barsky and Byron and Rosalie Terry.
Week One May 1-7:
“Mother and Child” Bernie Fabry
Week Two May 8-14:
“Juno Pier, Florida – March 2020” Patricia Mangini
Week Three May 15-21:
“Albatross over the Galapagos” Robert Marvin
Week Four May 22-28:
“Essential Employee Waits for Fly Over” Tina Marie DeVincenzo
Week Five May 29 – June 4:
“Sign of the Times” Peggy Ann Paoloni
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Ballston Spa is one of the 4% of public school districts across the nation receiving the prestigious award in 2020. The district also received the recognition in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
“This national recognition serves as a credit to our faculty for providing outstanding opportunities in music education to our students throughout the district,” said Ken Slentz, Superintendent of Schools. “It further demonstrates how important music education is to our students, our district and our school community,” he continued.
The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Ballston Spa answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“The Music Department would like to thank the students, parents, families, school staff, administrators, Board of Education, and the Ballston Spa community for supporting the music program in our schools,” indicated Brian Retersdorf, BSCSD K-12 Music Coordinator. He continued, “We are so fortunate to work in a district that believes in the importance of music and provides us the budget, teachers, instruments and classes to do what we love.”
This award recognizes that Ballston Spa is leading the way with music learning opportunities as outlined in the federal education legislation, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The legislation, signed into law in December 2015, designates music and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all children. The NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education Award and the state level implementation of the federal ESSA law bring attention to the importance of keeping music education part of curriculum offerings and available to all students. It also highlights music’s vital role in students’ overall success in school and the personal benefits of making music.
The district recently celebrated Music in Our Schools month with several special events, including an annual Pops Concert for the school community and acknowledging students who have performed in state and regional honors groups at a Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to all the students, staff and families involved in the Ballston Spa music community. Additional information about the music program in the Ballston Spa schools is available on the department’s webpages via www.bscsd.org or call 518-884-7150.
LAKE GEORGE — In light of current CDC social distancing guidelines, Adirondack Festivals LLC announced it has rescheduled the 6th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival to Sept. 26 and 27, 2020.
The festival is normally held the last weekend in June and is a highly anticipated kickoff to the summer tourism season in Lake George. The decision to reschedule was made to help protect the health and safety of festival attendees and vendors, while providing an alternative date in 2020 with favorable weather, said Sasha Pardy, owner of Adirondack Festivals LLC.
“Nothing is more important than the well-being of our attendees and vendors,” said Pardy, “but we remain hopeful that come September, we are able to host our festival barring any federal, state or local regulations that would prohibit it. We are treating this pandemic very seriously and we will do everything we can to make our event as safe as possible for everyone in attendance.”
The festival’s new dates in September provide an opportunity to add a fall wine and food festival to the already exciting slate of events in Lake George.
Moving the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival to September also allows the event to continue its support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. This is the third consecutive year BBBS is the beneficiary of the festival. Last year, the festival raised $15,000 for this amazing organization. BBBS will receive a portion of every ticket sold and proceeds from water sold at the event.
The impact of COVID-19 has hundreds of BBBS children and families in need of support now more than ever, and a successful festival fundraiser would be a tremendous step toward that goal, said Bill Moon, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks.
“Funding to support our community is being jeopardized as we all experience these economic uncertainties,” Moon said. “It is only through our partnerships with those like the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival that we are able to continue to support the youth of our community.”
Adirondack Festivals LLC will continue to monitor COVID-19 guidelines and do everything they can to provide a safe, enjoyable experience for all guests in attendance. The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival features 120 of New York’s best wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, artisan food vendors, food trucks and more. Held in a gorgeous setting, with beautiful Lake George as its backdrop, the festival is a try-before-you-buy farmers’ market style event that also generates a tremendous economic impact on the surrounding Lake George region. Last year’s festival generated a $3.5 million economic impact, with over 4,000 hotel room nights generated in the area – and this year’s festival attendance was expected to surpass 7,250.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile are now delivering Saratoga Mother’s Day Porch Packages.
Each Porch Package is delivered in a reusable Saratoga tote and filled with locally made food products and Saratoga specific items. There are basic “pre-assembled” Porch Packages from $25 to $150 price points featuring all Saratoga made products and are also fully customizable.
Marianne Barker and Maddy Zanetti, Co-Owners, are “contactless delivering” all local Porch Packages by walking, biking, or driving them to their destination and they have recruited help from family members too. In addition, many are being shipped all across the country.
They have teamed up with other local businesses and now have products from Saratoga Coffee Traders, Angel Wings BBQ sauce and Saratoga Tea & Honey, plus the vendors they already worked with; Cobble Hill Farms, Mapleland Farms, Dean’s Delicious Dog Treats, Adirondack Candle Co., Saratoga Spicery, Saratoga Beef Jerky, Healthy Gourmet, Sunnyside Gardens, Saratoga Candy Co, Sundaes Best, Lazy Dog, Saratoga Chocolate Co, Decresente, and more.
“Since we will still be unable to gather with our moms this year, we thought a Mother’s Day Porch Package would be a great way to spread some joy. You can add a flowering plant from Sunnyside Gardens to any local deliveries and we have a bunch of fun Mother’s Day Cards tool,” says Barker.
Zanetti said, “The two original Saratoga Porch Packages that we developed just three weeks ago have been so successful that we created Saratoga Porch Packages and added more than a dozen new ‘Pre-Assembled’ Porch Packages, some specifically for Mother’s Day. We will be including ‘Saratoga Porch Packages’ into our everyday business once the doors open again. Right now we have porch-packing stations set up around the back of the store. The response and support has been incredible.”
Currently, Porch Packages can be ordered Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by calling 518-587-0666 or 24 hours a day online at SaratogaPorchPackages.com. Porch Packages are distributed with “contactless delivery.” You can also send email inquiries to Impressions@ImpressionsSaratoga.com.
