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AU;• DO NOT CIRCULATE ' 451)9 11/04/90 SM 801 2, 1989 BC.fl"-l F'UE3L. I C: L J PF;t;F\' .ugust 451 OE:LAWARE AVE 'ol. XXXIV, No. 32 The weekly newspaper serving the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland· Tr separation to begin in January Bethlehem targets plastics, compost By Mark Stuart us a direction but we still expect feedback Bethlehem's steady march toward from the community." A copy of the waste reduction is about to begio. Recycling Plan is available for review at the Bethlehem Public Ilbrary and the It all began last year when residents town clerk's office io Town Hall. brought 21 tons of newspapers to the town as part of the "Save O,ur Recyclable The town board last Wednesday praised Trash" (SORl) voluntary pilot program. , the Solid Waste Task Force for compiling the plan. Councilman Sue Ritchko Now plastics recycling will take the Ann made a motion to make the task force a lead position io the procession, followed standing committee which would be bycomposting, corrugated cardboard and similar to the !.and Use Matiagement clear glass. Advisory Committee and the Senior As part of the progressive plan Citizen Housing Committee. "Makiog it a ···:? presented to tOO town board last week, standing committee perpetuates the im Granite soldier stands guard over New Salem. BobHagyard the Town ofBethlehem Solid Waste Task portance of the solid waste issue. It shows Force Recycling Plan calls for aggressive that it not going to go away," she said. measures by the town, residents and Ritchko withdrew her motion after haulers to drastically reduce the amount learniog that a task force and standing Cemetery association of solid waste being produced. According committee holds the same advisory status to the plan, separation of clear glass, with the town board. plastics and corrugated cardboard will Buttheplanhas its critics .Jerry Wright may give.up the·ghost begin in January. · of the Robert Wright Refuse Service said Although the report details virtually the plan puts a heavy fioancial burden on By Bob Hagyard In the meantime, the group will "try to every aspect on solid waste produced io the private hauler, particularly the smaller Strapped for money and volunteers, get people to take a .turn with helping to the town, Bruce Secor, Bethlehem · busioesses. Wright said that the cost of members of the Mount Pleasant .Ceme- · run" the property, said Marcus Blanchard, . Commissioner of Public Works, says that changiogequipmenttoaccomodaterefuse tery Association board of directors de president the past five years. To compli the process still needs public input. "I · separation may prove to be too much for cided Friday to wait another two months cate matters, Blanchard and other asso thiok eventually we will have to adopt this the small hauler and "one or two national before deciding whether to abandon the ciation officers active the past five years plan," Secor said, "This plan moves us companies" will be only haulers left io 200-year-old burial ground east of New would like to step down. toward the state's. 50 percent recycling town. Wright specifically cited the case of Salem. (Turn to Page 12) plan, but is only a draft document. It shows (Turn to Page 7) . : ' . ' . ' .: ' .. -· - ~- ,..- -.J-· 'tr- I ..... - -' Evening on the Green FREE SEMINAR concerts at library '· The Evening on the Green music series at the Bethlehem TaX: Advantage · Public library continues with a performance of A Friend of Scott Investment Opportunities Joplin on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7:30p.m. For the 1990's On Aug. 9at7:30p.m., Reggie's Featured speaker Deborah Kirk, V.P. Red Hot Feet Warmers will play Dixieland and swing and on Aug. 1 PUTNAM FINANCIAL SERVICES 16 at 7 p.m. the Village Volunteers, I Hear the forecasts of Reserve a seat at Delmar's Fife and Drum Corps, . will play. Putnam's top ranked OUr free seminar. analysts and economists All of the concerts are on the library lawn and concert go~ are Topics to be discussed include: Date: Tuesday,August 8 requested to bring lawn ch~ or· 0 Retirement Planning blankets. In the event of ram, -the 0 Medicare Catastrophic concerts will be held indoors. Time: 730pm-8·30pm LUMAC hosts meeting Coverage Act Light refreshments 0 Inflation hedges and . The Land Use Management growth investments Desmo7ui Americana Advisory Committee (LUMAC) Place: 660 Albany Shaker Rd. will conduct community meetings 0 Ways to save on taxes Albany, NY · to solicit ideas, visions, and sug gestions concerning future land Just call the investment dealer below or return the coupon. Officer David J. Harrington of the B.ethlehem Police use in Bethlehem. --------------:-------- Department discovered this 36 sq. ft. marijuana garden On Monday, Aug. 7, the meet Putnam along a Niagara Mohawk right-of-way off Russell Road, ing will be at the A.W. Becker D - North Bethlehem, Sunday afternoon_ The 31 plants ap Elementary School at 7:30 and o!' Tax Advantage Investment Opportunities peared well-kept, police said, but no footprints or other Thursday, Aug. 10, also at 7:30, tt evidence could be found. The plants were uprooted and will be at the Bethlehem Town for the 1990's · taken away that day. Hall. To reserve a seat, call Gilbert Spevack The meetings, designed to at (518) 458-9517, or return this coupon. promote open dialogue and ex- ..--,.----.----------------, change of ideas, will begin with an 0 Sounds great, I'll be there! Save __- seat (s). .. introduction, follow with an oppor 0 I'm busy ·that date, but please put me on your m:nlmg hst .tunity for small group discussions, for future seminars. _ and conclude with a summary of ~ Bjg!!~~vYa!2!~!S the ideas generated. NAME A townwide follow-up meeting Violets • Cacti is scheduled for the fall. ADDRESS ~rican Walk to ha:ve focus CITI STATE ZIP Begonias · • Hanging Plants on stream life Integrated Resources Equity Corporation A walk- focusing on life in 3 Computer Dr. Suite 116, Albany NY 12205 439-7369 439-8673 stream will be offered on Th MemberSlPC day, Aug. 3 at 9:30a.m. at the ~iv Rivers Environmental Educatio Center, Game Farm Rd., Delmar. SAFETY AWARENESS DAY tommunity ~ Industry- Working ~getber • FREE 'ADMISSION • DISPLAYS • ACTIVITIES • "PRIZES" & "GIVEAWAYS" • HOT DOGS & BEVERAGES • AND MORE!!! DATE: Saturday, August 19th TIME: 9 :00 a.m~ to 1 :00 p~m. PLACE: Elm Avenue Park,-Delmar Sponsored By: CONRAIL, AIRCO IND. GASSES, GENERAL ELECTRIC, OWENS.CORNING FIBERGLAS & BETHLEHEM TOWN FIRE OFFICIALS PAGE 2- Aug~st 2, 1989 - The Spotlight Fairs are 1 for fun Fun for young and old was the orderofthe day during the firemen's fairs in Glenmont and New Salem Saturday. At right, Chad Meilak gets a boost from grand mother Angie Meilak at the Glenmont fair ring toss, where he won an Mae Frances Larkin with great-grandniece Diane Stef E.T. doll. Below, six fenson (left) and great-grandnephew Matthew Steffen month-old Megan Van son. Elaine McLain Etten rides a pony at New Salem's Punkin town Fair with help 1 00-year-old led from grandfather George Van Etten and neighbor Erin Driscoll. colorful life The Punkintown event continues this Friday By Elaine McLain and Saturday. Elaine Mae Frances Larkin celebrated her lOOth birthday with a McLain, Lyn Stapf lobster for lunch and a party in the evening surrounded by family and friends at the Good Samaritan Home on July 25. Her niece Evelyn Van Rotten said, "She lived a very colorful and active life. She has never suffered from a serious illness or . complained about pain." · Larkin one of nine children of Fred and. Margaret Bauer, worked as a cigar wrapper in a factory. · She said when she was young, she spent many hours in baJl. rooms, becoming an avid dancer. And after World War I, she became a motorcycle enthusiast with her fiance Walter Larkin. They toured the CO\Intryside and enjoyed bike racing on the frozen lakes. Larkin has the distinction of being the second woman to be . come a licensed driver in the city of Albany. She drove for more than 70 years and received her first speeding ticket when she was 88. Widowed in 1947 and childless, Larkin's homewasalways open to her nieces and nephews. She lived with her niece Doris Steffenson for 20 years in Colonie before moving to the Good Samaritan home in 1981. Steffenson said, "She was always active, doing daily exercises, swimming, and bowling weekly until theage of91. In her 80's Mae took a Caribbean cruise and she danced with the captain." Judy Johnson, activities director of Good Silmaritan, said, "Mae would still be very active if it were not for her failing eyesight and hearing." · On her birthday Larkin had a visit from a special friend: Jackson, a pomeranian, of the Albany Dog Obedience Club Pnr gram. Larkin's advice on living a long and healthy life, "You don't smoke, drink or use salt, have a healthy appetite, keep very active and live life to the fullest." • "We went to two carnivals. We D Fresh Air went to a farm so that she could see the animals," she said. "She By Theresa Bobear definite interest in returning next did a lot of bicycle riding." (From Page 1) summer. "Hopefully, we11 get her back also learned howto swim and made Kizzy Young said swimming, next year. She wants to come new friends. picnics and fishing were the back," Zitz said. "cotmtlty ~~h fJ9ttthait" highlightsofhersummervacation The Fresh Air Fund began in "She's always gaining new Our unique approach to "outdoor photographic settings" .available skills, whether it's something as with Justine Zitz and Dewayne 1877, when the Rev.