April 9, 1986 Vol. XXX, No. 15 ...
The weekly newspaper serving the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland.,.
Teacher aid plan ·- stumps districts
Area school districts - and The funds made available by teachers~ are waiting for details the state legislature under a new of the state's plan for distributing program to promote Excellenpe an additional $605 million in In Teaching are to be used to education aid that was written increase teachers' salaries above·. into the state budget at the zero the figures already in district hour last week. budgets for next year. But area . For Bethlehem Central and districts are lacking the details, Voorheesville, the news appears such as whether or not fringe to be good. But for the Ravena benefits are covered by the EIT Coeymans-Selkirk School District funds. · the forecast is less than sunny. Schwartz said the EIT funding And no one is quite sure how the option will be referred to the_ new aid category to boost teachers district-'s negotiating committee, salaries is going to affect the which is still attempting to work delicate balance between school out a contract with the RCS~ , Vidbel's elephants . entertained large crowds during last year's circus in Delmai. boards and teachers unions. Teachers Association. The district RCS, with estimated tax rate is offering a 9 percent raise forth is increases of $30.83 for New year and next, and the teachersar~· Big top thrills coming to town Scotland and $19.03 for Bethlehem firm on I 2 percent Whether the already announced at last week's EIT funds could be used to make budget hearing (see story Page 8), up the difference is not known· at ~· Lions arid tige..s and bears - oh my! when she was one year, and she is now II years this point. "I don't know what the old. learned from the state on Monday Rather, elephants, baboons, Siberian huskies that the district will be receiving stipulations are as to how (the · and.Alaskan Malamutes- oh my! Featured at the Catskill Game Farm for seven approximately $133,885 in addi money) can be used," said years, the big top audience will see four-ton Schwartz. Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus will be bringing the tional state aid, excluding Excellence Daffodillcover Susan with her entire body, walk In Teaching (EIT) funds, instead Werner Berglas, superintendent · delights of a one-ring big top back to Bethlehem on her hind legs holding Jennifer on her front on' May 17 and 18 at the Elm Avenue Park. of the $300,000 increase estimated of the Voorheesville Central legs, and carry them both in her mouth. in earlier budget calculations. School District, said he also is The event is sponsored by the Delmar Kiwanis And daughter Sharon Vidbel will be under the "It looks at this point that we waiting for details on how the and .,The Spotlight to benefit the Kiwanis' big top with the only dog act of its kind. She has $49,232 in EIT funding his district cominimity projects. are not going to get what we were trained five young male Siberian husky pups and originally expecting, "said Assistant may receive can be spent Unlike Featuring the Vidbel family, grandfather AI is two Alaskan Malamutes to perform a dogsled Superintendent William Schwartz, RCS, Voorheesville has a contract the founder and owner of the Old Tyme Circus. entrance, hind leg stand on a rope and a high cautioning that the school district with its teachers, and that contract An experienced trainer of a variety of animals wire act. would be in a better position to would have to be reopened. including the big cats, chimpanzees and ponies, Also headlining this year will be five young determine where it stands by the Voorheesville will receive he brings together dogs, ponies, llamas and male hamadryas baboons - one of the most end of this week. $2,954,052 in state funds, excludi!llj,.. elephants for a novel and interesting act. unusual animal acts ever presented in the circus "We are not prepared to change EIT money, according to prelim- · Also under the spotlight will be the 10-year ring. Captive. born and bred in the United States, the figures at the time," Schwartz inary figures from the state. The old granddaughters of Vidbel, Susan and baboons are one of the most feared animals in stated. "We hope that we will be district received $2,728,132 in Jennifer, · probably the youngest elephant the jungle. But in the circus ring, the Old Tyme able to find revenue from some state aid last year. "Quite a few trainers in the world. Circus baboons will perform delightful, other sources to bring that figure items in here have nothing to do capricious and bouncing antics. They will share the ring with the Old Tyme back up around the $300,000 with taxes," said Berglas. "They're Circus elephants owned and trained by AI This will be the second year that Vidbel's Old range." for categorical spending." Vidbel. The three young, female Asian elephants Tyme Circus will appear before local audiences. According to preliminary figures Voorheesville used an estimate were bottle fed and raised on the Vidbel farm in Shows will begin at 2, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, from the state, RCS will receive of $125,000 for additional state Windham. May 17, and 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18. $5,424,599 in state aid, including aid when working on a hearing budget Berglas said the district Daffodill came from India when she was seven Tickets will be going on sale at various ~rea $93,460 in categorical EIT businesses. funding (which can be spent only will receive an estimated $200,000 months old, and now stands 36 inches tall at 19 increase in supplemental aid and years. Daisey came from a zoo at the age of two · Come one! Come all! To Vidbel's Old Tyme for that purpose). Last year the and is now 18. Dandelion arrived from India Circus! district received a total of $5,197,254 in state funds. (Turn to Page 2) Does anybody own the Jericho Bridge?
By Tom McPheeters is anxious to take responsibility south of the yards is beginning to for it. be developed for commercial use. Bethlehem officials tell the "It's a boondoggle," says "We would like it to be story about the time a Conrail County Engineer Fred Doeing. reopened,"said Bethlehem Super train hit the Jericho Bridge several Two weeks ago the bridge visor Robert J. Hendrick Friday. years ago. Conrail informed developed a hole in the deck and "We really need both of them." Albany County officials that their Doeing ordered it closed again. The other bridge Hendrick bridge was damaged and suggested State and county officials are referred to is the Mosher Bridge, they do something about it The attempting to determine how which carries Rt. 396, a state road, county thought about it a while, serious the damage is, but the over the yards. The state recently and then responded by closing the choices may all be expensive, since conducted hearings on alternate bridge to rail traffic. In short the narrow bridge doesn't qualify plans for that bridge, with the order, Conrail repaired the for any forms of aid without town and other local officials damage. extensive rebuilding. vigorously opposing a proposal to The story may have gained a close the bridge and reroute the Yet the bridge, the middle of road around the yards. "high noon" flavor in the retelling, three spans across Conrail's but it does illustrate an unusual Selkirk Yards, is a vital transpor The Jericho Bridge carries a situation- - no one knows who tation link for the Town of county road over the rail yards, .. owns the Jericho Bridge, a no one Bethlehem now that the land (Turn to Page 8) I years on the board. He and his completing work for a bachelor's wife have two children. degree at the College of Saint Voorheesville: l 5 file for BC board Rose. Davies, a graduate of Rensselaer no contest Polytechnic Institute, retired in Boynton, a Princeton University The two incumbents on the Incumbent Marjory O'Brien, 1980 as director of the Bureau of graduate, retired as publisher and Incumbent David Teuten will Hoethlehem Central school board also of Delmar, who was first Radiological Health after 40 years editor of The Spotlight in 1980, be running uncontested for a whose terms expire this year face elected to the board in 1979, is with the state Health Department. but has continued to write for the second five-year term on the challenges in their re-election bids opposed by Nathaniel Boynton, He is second vice president of the. paper and coordinate its high Voorheesville Central School from two of the founding former editor and publisher of Retired Public Employees Associ school sports coverage. Boynton Board in the May 7 election. ation, a statewide group with will continue to handle Spotlight members of Bethlehem United The Spotlight, who resides on Also before the voters in the some 26,000 members. He and his sports coverage during the Taxpayers, a "watchdog" group Clipp Rd. in the Town of New May 7 election is the proposed wife have three children, all election, but will not be involved that emerged last spring. Balloting Scotland. 1986-87 school district budget, set graduates of Bethlehem Central in other aspects of the paper's '"ill be May 7. Bernard Harvith of at $6.652 million. The deadline for Delmar, who is seeking election to Harvith, who has been a High School. news coverage, Editor Thomas McPheeters said Monday. filing for election was 5 p.m. his fifth term on the board, is professor of law at Albany Law Monday. opposed by Sherwood Davies of School for 20 years, is a graduate Fitzgerald is a mechanical Delmar, who has spoken out of Bethlehem Central, the U niver Boynton was managing editor A graduate of Oneonta State engineer with the state Office of University, Teuten has his bach ro~o~blicly on budget issues and sity of Rochester and the Harvard of the Geneva Daily Times before General Services, in Albany. He is issues of educational quality. Law School. He also holds the moving to the Albany area to elor's in American history and a graduate of the State University Timothy Fitzgerald of Selkirk, an L.L.M. degree from New York work for the Associated Press. He political science, and a master's in College at Canton and holds a unsuccessful candidate last year, University. Harvith served as later worked for the General economic education. Teuten is an bachelor's degree from Clarkson is making it a three-way race. board president for seven of his 14 Electric Co. for 19 years. He and analyst in planning and budget University. He and his wife have a his wife have three grown administration for the State of child at the Glenmont Elementary children, all former BC students. New York Department of Public School. Service. BUT, formed last year, sup Teuten and his wife, Marguerite, O'Brien has worked for five ported the successful candidacy of have two children, Catherine and years in the state legislature and Charles Reeves in last year's Ed, and they live at 125 Bedford currently is legislative aide to school board election. The Ct. He is a 14-year resident of 439-0971 Assemblywoman Audre "Pinny" organization has been critical of Voorheesville. Cooke, R-Rochester. O'Brienalso the district's fiscal policies but has is a nursing supervisor part-time not yet announced its stand on the WELCOME SPRING! at Good Samaritan Home in 1986-87 budget, which will also be Delmar. The mother of five, she is on the ballot May 7. D Aid Special $59 5 Cash n Carry (From Page I) Rose Bouquet NEED BIFOCALS? ' operating aid, which will affect Let Us Help You With Your We have the best In No Line Blofocals. 1 taxes. Wedding Plans "It will definitely be of some Our other locations: Try the New "VIP" Progressive Power Lenses help to the district," said Berglas. ~8 Central Ave., Albany Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany They're so good .... we guarantee your satisfaction The superintendent said the 489-5461 438-2202 or we'll refund your money. increased aid should result in a tax increase of less than 5 percent~ . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, At last month's budget hearing the estimated tax tate for: New Scotland resideht~ in ·--the Voor ~ JUST ARRIVED -~ DiN L heesville district was $272.35 per / / ' OPTICIANS SINCE1940 , c'$l,OOO,up$13.02. ~ ·- In Bethlehem, schoo1 1officials FLATTER FITTM Stuyvesant Plaza. Delaware Plaza 688 New Loudon Ad. 457 Madison Ave·.-- also expressed-taution about the 489-8476 -- 439-6309 783-0022 449-3200 impact of the education aid THE FIT. TO BE TRlEDTM agreement the legislature worked The CONTACT LENSES and EYEGLASS EXPERT~ out last week. Superintendent EYE EXAMINATIONS/EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Lawrence Zinn said Monday he ~ ~-~-~- ~ - - " had not received any figures from the state and that, while it appears the district will receive more state rJii rlollars than expected, it was not. You'll look slimmer in Flatter Fit pants .:nown whether this money would (Sizes 3-18, 30-42) nave to be spent for specific IRated #11 purposes or could be applied to $19.99 the general fund . ALSO • 8 cu. ft. Bethlehem officials also had • Probe questions about the $95 million Lady Manhattan • Shelf the legislature allocated to • 5 Power Levels Plus Blouses $21.99 Model JEM31 E • Auto Touch Improve teachers' pay levels (Sizes 38-44) Wide .8 cu. ft. cavity. Easy to install in statewide. The questions included less than an hour. Word Prompting whether the money would be for -Spring Fashions For Men Arriving Daily- Display provides programming instruc salaries this year or next year, tions. Time Cook 1 & 2 lets you set two whether the new money would be power levels within one time cook program. Auto Roast. Time of Day included in the salary schedule, thus raising teachers' base. pay, Plaza Casuals 'RE·E· N' ·s - 222 Delaware Ave. and whether the cost of fringe "Men's & Women's Casual Sportswear" , Delmar 439-6203 G benefits tied to the higher salaries Mon.-Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10-5 Sunday 12-5 APPLIANCES Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, 439-3637 1 would have to come out of other district funds.
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PRGE 2- April 9, 1986- The Spotlight BC board takes no stand on psychiatric hospital ~ By Caroline Terenzini guarantee that a patient there and Robert Ruslander seconded would not some day confront a· it. saying. "Section 1709 of state By a 4-3 vote the Bethlehem neighbor of the institution, education law contains 38 separate Central school board last Tuesday including any of the more than items: But I can find nothing 'in declined to take a sta'nd for or 400 children at the Glenmont this statute that would gi.ve this against a psychiatric hospital school. board power to take official plannt;d for a site near the Glenmont Elementary School. "No one can assure you beyond action." .r- Velma Cousins and. board The decision to, in effect, stay out the shadow of a doubt that President Sheila Fuller agreed, of town officials' business dis- nothing ev.er will occur," Dr. while Barbara Coon, Bernard appointed Glenmont residents Kraft said. But, he said, "the stress Harvith and Charles Reeves who had appealed for the board's and pain are contained within the a~gued for taking a stand. .-.. support in their campaign to keep hospitaL Violence spilling over the hosp~tal away from the school. into the community ... .is a very "It. would be inappropriate to . rare thing." go on the record as· opposing The pnvate psychiatric hospital construction," Coon said, "but we is plafmed as a joint venture of Colleen Foro of Glenmont should go on record as concerned Albany Medical College and suggested that another site should about the way the facility is being Hospital Group of New York, be found. "I feel the two planned. •• Inc., a subsidiary of Hospital institutions together cannot coexist Group of America, which operates and both provide quality services," "I think our jurisdiction a similar hospital in Chicago. she said. extends to the safety of children Hospital Group of America is, in Pincus said it had taken a year going to and from school," turn, a subsidiary of Nu-Med, to find the proposed location, Harvith said. "We should say to Inc., a California-based for-profit which is in a Planned Commercial the town that we could not find company that operates 15 acute- District zone. ••Probably 20 sites the pres_ent proposal acceptable, care hospitals in the United were looked at by realtors," she and leave the door open for the States. said. "We do like this site for its proponents to come back and do a iittle bit better." Under the planned arrangement, accessibility to the consumer. the college would purchase the Residents also. voiced c~ncr-rn The vote settled the question, eight-acre site on Rt. 9W and then · that the hospital's service:; would however, ~nd the board turned to lease it to Hosp.ital Group-of New change in future years, bringing its agenda, with J. Briggs York, w~ich would build and own perhaps more psychiatric out McAndrews, assistant superinten the hospital. The hospital would patients to the area. "Once you're. dent, standing in for Superintendent be staffed under contract with the there, you're there," said Richard Lawrence Zinn, who was ilL The college. Hartnett,. a Colonial Acres agenda included official adoption The town planning board has resident ...What recourse does the of an $18.86 million spending· scheduled a heaiing on the community have?" package to present to voters May 7. Reeves, as promised, voted no, hospital plan for 8 p.m. on Hospital planners intend to saying the level of spending was Tuesday, April 15, at the town have a community advisory still too high for the budget to hall. Once the planning board board, Pincus said, which would have his support. appr.oves the site, approval for the help the hospital assess its effect A hearing on , the proposed construction is up to the town qn the community. board. budget, a requirement of laW, will be conducted at the board's next At last Tuesday's school board When the time came for a votC, meeting, April 16 at 8 p.m. meeting, Marie Pincus, a vice Marjory O'Brien made the motion president of Hospital Group of ' - America, and Dr. Alan Kraft, chief of psychiatry at Albany Medical College, answered quest ions from residents and board members. The questions centered on security arrangements at the planned 96-bed psychiatric facil ity. "The prospect of even a single incident involving schOol children brings us here," George Kaufman of Glenmont told the board. "Too Members of the Elsmere Fire Department and ScOtt Anson animal many questions remain unanswered control·O.fficer for the town, staged an unusual re~cue last F'riday as for us to take a wait-and-see Anson chmbed more than 40 feet up a pine tree in back of a Leonard attitude." Street home to rescue a one-year-old cat that had been in the tree for a It was made clear during nearly week. Anson attempted to shake the tree to loosen the cat and then two hours of discussion that the catch her in a nef. However, the cat climbed farther up the tree out of hospital planners could not reach, and eventually fell more than 45 feet to the ground. The cat ' Christine, seemed no worse fo.r wear when she was greeted by owne; --BURT '80J,f) /tND Cheryl Myers and Elsmere Chief Tony Morrell. Anson said most cats """"ANTHONY ..~;_ASSOCIATE:; in trees will come down by themselves after· nine days because- of dehydration. This was Anson's and the fire department second rescue FOR INSURANCE BEAV/1 FV/, of a cat. In the firs~, the pregnant cat ~?egan bearing her kittens as I Anson caught them m a net. Patricia Mitchell
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The -April 9, 1986- PAGE'3 Board chairman Charles Fritts would formally approve the pro-· Circus plans fly through hearing said. he visited the: grounds last jeot at their next meeting. year and he wanted to congratu Following the public hearing, late the Vidbels and the Kiwanis the board approved a front yard for doing everything they agreed Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus to visit . advertising manager for The Spo variance to Peter Corrigan and By Theresa Bobear to do. town on May 17 and 18. the show is being planned Texanne Vickrey to. permit an \he circus is coming to town - tlight, to promote the Town of Bethle Joyce Vid bel, co-owner of the addition at 413 Wellington Rd., again. Plans for the visit began The board reviewed plans for hem, to entertain area residents circus, said the circus would be Delmar. The board decided that a with a public hearing before the the circus to present shows at and to raise funds to benefit com ~basically the same size as last year. one-foot jog in the front wall of Bethlehem Board of Appeals last Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Park on munity projects organized by· the the house would create structural Wednesday night. The board con May 17, beginning at 2, 4 and 7 Board member Gary Swan ~nd maintenance problems. sidered an application from The p.m., and on May 18, starting at 3 Delmar Kiwanis. "Last year it was asked about liability insurance coverage; Steven Pardee, presi Spotlight and the Delmar Kiwanis and 5 p.m. well-received, and hopefully it will Finally, the board scheduled a dent of the Delmar Kiwanis, said for a special exception to permit According to Glenn Vadney, be,again." said Vadney. public hearing for 8 p.m. on April . the coverage would be the same as ' 16 to consider Mr. and Mrs.· last year. Glenn Garver's application for a Based on the community enter variance from the allowed percen tainment and fund raising aspects tage of lot occupancy to permit an of the proposal, the board addition at 19 Greenleaf Dr., Els-· ' . members indicated that they mere. I Weve cut our Visa/MasterCard Lot revision plan aired By Theresa Bobear the t... rn where the development is With only board members John proposed. LaForte, Dennis Corrigan and A public hearing was held to rate to 16.8% John Williamson present, the consider an application from seven-member Bethlehem Plan John Dare and Judith McCarty Now at Norstar, Visa ning Board was unablf: act on the for a one-lot subdivision of prop agenda set for last Tuesday night's erty on Beaver Dam Rd. A single and MasterCard cost meeting. family house is proposed for the you less! A. public hearing was held to 1.62-acre A-Residential site. consider a revision of the Kit Finally, Karl Schrade, an Compare these benefits: worth subdivision on Beacon Rd. attorney representing Earl LaPorte, • Low 16.8% Annual Percentage Rate! ·previously approved as a four-lot asked whether or not any addi Other banks, financial services subdivision, the property of D. tional information· was needed for Lee and Sharyn Miller, located to consideration of a subdivision on companies, credit unions and 'I the rear of lots or. Liberty Court in Elm Drive in Selkirk. Planning " ~.. department stores are charging their i Bicentennial Woods, is being con consultant Edward Kleinke is customers as much as 22%! Now at sidered for subdivision into five reviewing the plans for the ex-ist-''· Norstar, your annual percentage rate lots. ing remodeled duple~. . is a Low 16.8%. Several neighboring residents At their nex.t meet\ng ~n .'\Prilri 1 asked for assurance that the area . 15, the Bethlehem Planninp Boaro l ·· • No Annual Fee For The First Year! 1 0 would be properly drained. wjll hold a p~blic i\b(hh'l! af7': ~b 'I " Others are charging up to $20 per year. A d' L' · • ,n , .. ' 1'' HJ.-"~":'lflJ oJ1YJ51,S Norstar waives your first year's annual fee ccor mg to mdsay Boutelle, an , p.m. to consraer tHe proposea I I_, engineer representing the devel-, 1 .3.58-unit Meadows subdivision on'J ( B:J ($15.00) on new accounts! 1 oper, the bulk of the property ·Bender Lane. The'92"a~r~ Piazza'~" • Easy Conversion! . would drain to a basin in the. rear. property is' undercOiliract:for·s3le' lH 1 ~ f.: If your application for a .Norstar Visa or Boutelle said putting a storm to developers Jerry and Joseph ' sewer in can't do anything but Rosen. ' .,u • MasterCard is approved, we'll send you four help the area. A public hearing is' scheo~led · special credit card checks you can use to , I " close out your other bank credit card account, or Paul Gerber asked the board to for 8 p.m. to consider the pro- to pay off your high interest department store consider widening Beacon Rd. at posed Northeast Psychiatric Hos- charge cc.rds. · pital on Rt. 9W. The facility is proposed for construCtiOn by the , • Easy Application! ~ THE I Hospital Group of New York on . '~ Applying for a Norstar Visa or MasterCard is land to be leased from Albany · t 0 CORNER DELI t simple: Clip the coupon below and maii it to 4 Corners, Delmar Medical Center. The planning ·~· S us, or drop in at your nearest Norstar office. board will make a recommend a- -· tion on building project app_rqval -• • 16.8% annual percentage rate, no annual fee for to the town bOard. ·' the first year, and easy conversion proves 439-7459 Norstar has the best Visa and MasterCard in Catering MS group meets ~, town ... the other banks just can't cut it! Stop ·Vegetable and Meat Platters ., in any Norstar Bank office and apply today. Homemade Desserts · The Multiple Sclerosis Support. Quiche Group of Albany and Rensselaer Counties, sponsored by the 6' Subs Capital District Multiple Sclerosis Northwestern Society, will meet at 2 p.m. on Turkey Breast April 15 at the Bethlehem Public Library. During ·the meeting $1.99 1/2 lb. Sharon Brace will teach relaxation techniques.' Open M·F 6-6 Sat. 7·3 For information call452-1631. NATIONWIDE INSURANCE ....., "Nationwide Is On Your Side" Life • Health
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PAC\'!!' 4- April 9, 1986- The Spotlight ------Basic cable changes okayed By Patricia Mitchell -~ I found on the property to supply The New Scotland Town Board NEW SCO TL_AND the water. has flipped the basic cable channel _ __ _ Mulderry can place the line, in a in approving two packages for the sleeve to protect against leakage, town's cable subscribers. "The rates have· to go up. Pea if no resident objects to it. If there In a 3 to I vote at its A prj! 2 pie will say that is too much. We is an objec_tion, Riester said there meeting, the board adopted a are trYing to anticipate that," may have to be a public vote taken request from Adams-Russell Cable Smede said. on the easement. Services that offers an expanded The board, howeVer, questi- The board received a letter ftom cable service for $11.95 and a oned the 12-cha·nnel service that the state Department of Trans smaller package for $9.50. subscribers would ·receive if they portation refusing a request for a Supervisor Steven Wallace and took the $9.50 package when left turn signal at Rt. 155 and board members Allyn Moak and compared to the 25-channel ser-. Normanskill Road. The depart \Vyman Osterhout voted for the vice that they are now receiving ment did an eight-year accident request, and ·Herb Reilly voted for $10.45. study, finding only one accident, Clown Vicky Chamberlain paints a rainbow on Elicia Schachne during against. BOard member Ken TI.ce ·" Wouldn't your basic· seem to and also observed traffic at the was not present. be overcharging?'' Reilly said. intersection, and concluded there the Junior Carnival at the Voorheesville Elementary School last Saturday, "It doesn't seem right to me," ••The thing that makes ,·t seem isnoseriousproblemandnoneed Lyn Stapf for "further refinements. Reilly said. "I'm not comfortable that way is that we have to raise with the figures." the rates. The price was artificially The town board also: On April I, the cable company kept low," Smede said. He antici- • Authorized spending $175 raised its rates for its 25-channel pated that most companies would for a plaque to be placed in the basic cable service in the town by raise their rates in December by $2 town hall commemorating past fj Hoffman's five percent to $10.45. With a to $4. "It is worth more than 95 and future recipients of town citi- request to .. turn the clock ahead," cents, he said." zens of the year ~wards. , George Smede, of Adams- · When asked, Smede said he did • Asked for a better descrip- [td. ! Russell, told the board that the ~not know what channels would be tion of an old town road crossing
'1 company would also like to ;ede- cut for the $9.50 package. the property of Gerald Wallbillig fine its bas"ic cable pac-kages. For before the town can deed it over to Smede said most subscribers Welcomes : S 11.45, residents can opt for the him. In a letter to the board, Wal- 'arne service that are presently will opt for the $!1.95 package. lbillig requested the deed because SPRING "We will market the $11.95 ser- received plus foUr Satellite chan- he has been doing thC upkeep on l - vice. It is just a· mechanism to keep nels - International Network the road since he bought the prop- . · · the roll-off to crminimum. If some News,' Cabre News. Network erty 50 years ago. The board, With Fashions For Headline News, Finaitcial News one seems like they·a:re not inter- hOwever, wants to make sure that Men & Women From Netwo"rk and a program guide. ested, then we will tell them about no one will be cut off if the road is 9 50 Residents could also choose a ·the $ · package," Smede said. turned private. i ' reduced package of 12 broadcast There are no plans to raise rates • Scheduled the annual spring channels for $9.50. · ·in the town in 1987, Smede said. pick-up days for town residents • Pendleton Thi:'Tbwn of Poestenkill is the "It is possible, but it is not for Monday to Friday, May 5 to 9. .• Woolrich only ~~f~~?_16WH "th.'a."i; has so f~r , planned," he said. Smede also said • Authorized payment of jurors agreea·io hic¥?~~'gfihiliOTi~f ba'siC' , he does not know when the extra for town J'ustice court at -$10 for • Difini 1 1 1 cable~"J - ·- • ARRIVING DAILY GREEN GOLD • NURSERY STOCK CRABGRASS CONTROL PLUS FERTILIZER Area's best selection • Kills pesky crabgrass of landscape size before it starts shrubs, trees and PLUS 19-4-4 LAWN FOOD evergreens 99 Now $12 IT'S TIME TO GET GROWING JACKSON & PERKINS STEARNS SPRING BULBS ROSES ' MIRACLE GRO • Glads • Dahlias· must for Lilies • Much More • All the latest • A e every garden varieties and · ••• • Big 5 lb. box GLADIOLUS old favorites ~ .. •Mixed • Reg. $11.49 , . · . Colors $179 69 • 20 Per bag ~ Now $6 Reg. '2.49 • STORE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30p.m. Sat: 9-5:30 p.m. Sun. 10-11 . ' ·- ,,,c: 'l·j~-~ The Spotlight- April 9, 1986- PAGE 5 VOORHEESVILLE Munchkin may clear title . ;_ !, 11 ~~~ -~xpai1$ion somewhere over the rainbow hearing set ·-l . , • .. ··•·· .n 1 ~ By Patricia Mitchell shows there are several parties "There is some kind of big notice, $300,000 is ow'e SCOTTS TURF SCOTTS TURF BUILDER BUILDER Plus halts .-... ' 15,000oq. ft .. 5,000 sq. ft. with with $19.95 .99 REBATE Every day prices, Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:00 Sat. 8:30-5:00 Sunday 10:00-5:00 PAGE 6- Aptil 9, 1986- The Spotlight , zula and First Vice Chairman Ev~lyn Polito as invited guests. VooRhEEsvilLE Speaker of the evening will be M. Sgt. Maxine K. Getty of the NEws Nons 109th Tactical Airlift Group, who Lyn Stapf 765-2451 will speak o.n "Your National · Guard." Included will be a slide show featuring our nation's base Tickets going fast board on the Regents Action Plan in Greenland, which is part of the Tickets for the upcoming to be implemented in the district Early Warning System, also dinner dance t9 honor this year's in the fall off !986.. known as the DEW Line. She will New Scotland Citizen ofthe Year, Also on the agenda will be the address the purpose and reason Mike Michele, are now on, sale. board of the Voorheesville Public for this base and how it functions. Cost of the evening's entertain Library, which, due to the struc The public is invited. ment, which includes a roast be<;:f ture of the district, will call on the Jaunt to New Scotland diimer and dancing, is $12 per per Board of Education to initiate the son. Tickeis for the gala event to upcoming referendum on the pro Now that th'e good weather is lie he!d''Friday, May 2, at the .posed ·new library. According to here the New Scotland Se'nior Voorhe~sville Amefican Legion library board President Hugh Citizens are back on the Toad Hall are in limited supply and McDonald, proposed plans for again. After their upcoming 25th Word haS' it they are m'oving fast. the new structure, as well ·as other anniversary dinner on Wednes Those interested ·snould contact details concerning the proposed day; April 16, ·the seniors will either Jack Halligan at 76546!3 library will \)e discussed. again be taking to the highways on T~p typists in the Clayton A. Bouton High School's type-a-thon wero or Paul Jeffers a(439-5555 to Library updates records some oi their trips around the Elvira Azaola, Jane Ginter and Yolanda Walker. Benefiting tho make their' ·reservati~ns·noW. great Northeast. Thefirst week in Leukenia Society, they helped their team to place the high school thirc On the subject ofthe library, the June will find the.seniors taking in . · ' . Buckl~y fund events out of ~2 participating schools in the Capital District. board of trustees has decided that the sights in New Hampshire, With spring here the Thomas the library will update its file of including a tour of Lake Win By9k\!'Y Memori~l Fund is active registered patrons to. assess how nepesaukee and Cannon Moun again . wit~'!.. several -fundraisers many active borrowers . there tain with a stop at the Anheuser Leonardo Hair Designers planned for April and May. This are. Everyone who comes into the Busch Brewery for a look at the library, both adults and children, 412 Kenwood Ave. Sunday the Guilderland Colonie famous Clydesdales. Those inter _(Across ·from Peter. Harris) Rotary will.hos.t a pancake break will be asked to fill out a new regis ested in the trip, which runs June 2 fast,at the Voorheesville.Junior tration form a~d will be issued. a to 5, should contact Lois Crounse 439-6066 Senior High Scqool from 8 a.m. to new number. Patrons will still be at 765-2109. 12:30 p.m. to benefit the Buckley able to use their white plastic Personalized Creative Haircutting Fund. Tickets .. are $3 for adults cards until they expire on Dec. 31, Motorcycle found fc·r the Entire Family and $'2 fo~ chilcir~n and may be 1989. A green Kawasaki motorcycle looking perms ·pu.rdiased at the'dOor. ' Auxiliary meeting ~iatural was found Thursday morning U timate Colors .The benefit the beside' Rt:· 32 iri Delmar, accord ~.i~n~r-d~·~~e ;~ The Voorheesville American Soft Sets fund will be held on Saturday, Legion Auxiliary will hold its ing to Bethlehem police reports. Corrective Work Welcomed May ]7, at,LaSallete in Altamont, monthly meeting on Thursday, The vehicle was taken to police M3nicures .,Yith ~lie ~rea band Ch~nges pro April I 0, at 8 p.m. in the Legion headquarters, at 447 Delaware yi9il)g the . music .. Ti~~et prices Hall on Voorheesville Ave., with Ave., Delmar, where the owner WALK-iN t .•• -~~,Y~ nqt been fi.O!lOUnfed. . County Chairman Martha Pez- may claim it. ~ OI'IBY Mon.~SaL 9 a.m.-6 p.m:.r~ ;oiF.inaJiy. the. co-chairmen of the Flll Product Line Af'POINTMENT Thurs.-Fri. 'till 8:30 - >qn The Spotlight- Apri/9, 1986- PAGE 7 By Theresa Bobear According to Schwartz, the net $526,238, and employee benefits, would remain the same. "'Please would be better to give them Talk of teachers' salaries domi cost of the retirement incentive $448,167. don't increase the taxes above the 12 percent," said Toni Lasher, J nated last week's budget hearing plan in 1986-87 will be $44,292. Other budget increases include: ability of many to pay," said Van Glenmont resident. before the Ravena-Coeymans Schwartz arrived at that figure by an additional $4,000 in the board Etten. ""Those on fixed incomes Selkirk Board of Education. Donald Prockup, president subtracting the salaries for of education ccttegory to cover will be unable to pay and as a the RCS Teachers Associati The $11,855,816 preliminary replacement teachers and the total fees for the district's attorney, tax result may be faced with the loss of said many teachers are . look budget for 1986-87 brings an esti of lump sum payments to retiring collector and conferences; an their property." teachers from the total estimated elsewhere and the district will mated tax rate increases of $30.83 additional $76,000 in the opera Van Etten distributed a listing salaries for the retiring teachers if the worse for it. for New Scotland and $19.03·for tions and mai-ntenance budget, of the salary of each district they stayed another year. ~ Bethlehem. The 1985-86 budget and an additional $62,000 for the teacher prior to the hearing. The teachers association totaled $10,705,668, with tax rates "The lump sum payments that purchase of a paint booth and the board of education of $217.00 in New Scotland and we're talking about here are a one industrial computer for the bus Charles Spears said that at a involved in negotiations time when others in the area are $130.75 in Bethlenem. year cost," said Schwartz. Board garage. conciliator from the taking a cut, the teachers are look The meeting began against a member said the lump sum is Employment Relations Board. "'You have to remember there ing for more. 'I backdrop of picketing teachers, always paid to teachers if they are some categories where there Prior to the budget who are in a contract dispute with don't use their sick days. Schwartz are reductions," said Schwartz. Arlene Jordan, a district resi approximately 40 teachers . the board. But Assistant Superin said the additional 6 percent Following a -review of the dent and a teacher in the North picketing the entrance to the tendent William Schwartz attempt incentive 'retirement .income for spending plan by Schwartz, dis CQlonie School District, asked school auditorium. ed to put a different face on the the first three years of retirement board members and residents to budget. . cussion focused on salary inc'reases The public hearing testimon\! , is different from the lump sum. for the district teachers. look at the salaries -of the teachers '''When we purchase a product who are asking for increases. will be considered before a fi The retirement incentive plan is Former board member Robert or service, we like to know.what budget is set for presentation expected to result in a longterm Van Etten asked for a tax rate that "'Your 9 percent is nice, but it voters ori May 14. . .." we got for o~r money," he said at ., savings f6r the district~ ,.' the start of the hearing. Schwartz, who will become -superintendent , Other increases mentioned by next fall, said it was important to Schwartz were: liability insu o The bridge nobody owns look' at what the district· had rance, $26,000;junior high school , •. J :~ ... G achieved during 1985-86. Schwartz computers, $13,000; elementary (From Page /) revie"Yed district accolades for school copiers, $7,000; assessment own it, and ifCon~ail doesn't own is too narrow to meet 1985-86 before reviewing the pro on the new district water line, it then those bankrupt railroads federal and, state standards. and under an agreement that is own it," said Doeing. posed spending plan for 1986-87. $84,000; 9 percent salary increases, Doeing said he, state appar~ntly more custom than The ownership question com Conrail officials will bemeeting an~thl~g else, the county h~s plicates any decision on repairing the' next seve'ral weeks mamtamed the surface while or rebuilding the bridge. According determine the feasibility Conrail has been responsible for. to a state Department. of repairing the existing bridge.' the . structure,. acc~rdIDg . to Transportation official, Conrail 1 Doemg. But, said Doemg, no .one proposed last fall to jack the IS clear where the legal responSlbll- bridge up so that its container Mains to be flushed~ Ity hes. trains could use it. Other Water mains in the To\v~: When Conrail' was fonned in alternatives include jacking the Bethlehem will b'e flushed on 1976 from several bankrupt. bridge up while the county does April 15' through 17,"AphI'22 railroads, bridges such as the repairs, and rebuilding the bridge. through 24: and April 29 anil3d to BRAIDED RUG Jericho Bridge "were not conveyed" However, the only state money remove mineral depo~ifs:1rJS: J to the new railroad, according to a available for bridge repairs would , "-" ...... ,·"d .. 11['1 During the flushing ',periods Conrail spokesman. "The state be restricted to the rebuilding . there may be some discolo~ation SALE doesn't own it, the county doesn't option because the current bridge of the wa~er, which ~in not ailect Save an additional 25 % off purity. The water will be safe our .'r.. dy dl.coun'ed price." drinking, but may cause staining if it is used for laundrll 100% WOOL. WOOL BLENDS FLAT BRAIDS. PRECUSHIONED BRAIDS' OVALS' ROUNDS D.l. MOVERS INC. purposes. SELECTION OF 35 DISTINCT DESIGNS "Moving With PRIDE for Residents whose water COMPLIMENTARY DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES over a quarter of a century" cloudy or rusty during the CHA!R PADS. PlACEMATS • TRIVETS. BENCH COVERS ing period should allow the ROCKER SETS. HALF RUGS. STAIR TREADS to run for several minutes and MANUFACTURED BY AMERICA'S FOREMOST DESIGNERI Long water will clear. 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PAGE 8 ~ April 9, 1986 ~ The Spotlight breakfast will go to the new par NEWS fROM SELkiRk. yonage building fund. . , :Grange to celebrate Prepared by the U.M.W. and ANd SouTh BnhLEiiEM members of the Bethlehem Grange, the breakfast will consist An open house, speakers and exhibits are all part of the events' Barbara Pickup of pancakes, scrambled eggs, scheduled April 20 through 26 to celebrate Grange Week in · sausage; gravy, ju~ce, coffee and Selkirk. Card Party cake Brea'kfasts this Sunday, tea. ·- Randall Drobner, master of Bethlehem Grange, said the grange will share its celebration with the entire community. "The The Ladies Auxiliary of Aprill3,atthelodgeonRt.l44in All who attend will ha-ve an grange has been an integral part of the community for 112 years Bethlehem Elks Lodge is sponsor Selkirk. Begining at 9 a.m: and opportunity to go through the continuing until noon they will be new parsonage. Edward Arn ~nd ~e are proud of our contributions," he said. Since its incep ing its Annual Spring Card Party tiOn m 1874 the Bethlehem Grange has been a leader in commun on Thursday, April 17. The doors serving a breakfast of pancakes, heiter will be giving tours ity services. It helped form the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance . will open at 6:30 p.m. and food eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, Elk throughout the morning, at 9, 10 . Service, has assisted other local organizations, provides help to and beverage will be for sale for gravy, toast, juice and coffee. The and II a.m. the needy and. participates in as many community efforts as those desiring a light supper. The "All You Can Eat" breakfast is possible. Elks will provide live entertain $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for Material for Barbara Pickup's ment with the""American Gentle children under the age of twelve. column can be sen-t to her at P. 0. The Bethlehem Grange will incorporate their theme for this men Revue. •• This is sure to be Reservations are not required. Box 172, RD I, Selkirk, N. Y. year, "Together We Can Make It, "in the celebration by including great fun! There will be table Student Fair 12158. For questions or late items the entire community in their plans. Invitations have been prizes and door prizes, live enter The RCS Senior High School call The Spotlight at 439-4949. extended to .organizations in Glenmont, Selkirk, South Bethle Ed. . tainment, coffee and dessert, all will hold its annual Student Fair hem and Feura Bush to participate. The purpose is to acquaint for the nominal cost of $2 per at the high school on Wednesday the general public with the goals, interests, activities and ticket. Everyone is welcome. evening, April 16. The p1lblic is 3 RCS seats up members of each individual group or organization. Tickets will be available at the cordially in~ited to attend the fair The three. year terms of Ravena The open house will be held I 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~onday through ,, door. The Card Party will be held which will feature ·displays and · Coeymans-Selkirk Board of Edu Wednesday, noon until5 p.m. on Thursday,and IOa:m. to 5 p.m. at the lodge on Rt. 144 in Selkirk. exhibits from all areas of the cation _members Susan Gottes on Friday. On Thursday evening, Supervisor Robert Hendrick Judy Sumner, president, is chair school curriculum. Starting time- man, Marie Muller and Wayne will be in attendance to provide an update on activities in the • person and is working with her is 7 p.m. Fuhrman wil\ expire on June 30. Town of Bethlehem. He will conduct a question and answer' ·committee to make this a gala period following his presentation. Saturday evening there will be' Scouti~g opportun_ities Petitions for the vacancies may be event. a visitation from Granges within the country. The public is 1 ' Cub Scout Pack 81 of Selkirk, obtained from the Board of Edu invited to attend all the activities throughout the week at the Pattern glass talk subject under the leadership of Cub Mas- cation Offices, 26 Thatcher St., grange hall on Rt. 396, Beckers Corners, Selkirk. For some people; collecting ter Phil Smith, is inviting residents Selkirk. Signed petitions must be antiques is a hobby. For others of the South Bethlehem, Selkirk returned by 5 p.m. on Aprill4. Organizations planning to participate include the Bethlehem'. ·antiques are a source of income, and Feura Bush areas to join their Historical Association, General Electric Co., Selkirk Fire Co. No.I, Bethlehem Volunteer l\mbulance Service, Russell Lodge or family _heirloomS, treasured organization. Yowtgsters and Faces OWl count ; ·a Tid pa-ssed on from generation to adults are included in the invita Masons, American Agricultural Dept., the YMCA and Bethle A Williamsville, NY, resident is hem Junior and Subordinate Grange. gene~ation. Antique appraiser tion: Boys as young as six can par ! Mrs, Sidney D .. Vunck of Val ticipate as a member of the tiger due in Bethlehem Town Court Any organization in the community that would like to promote. mont Antiques ill Esperance, who cubs. The cubs offer something on a misdemeanor charge interest in their group is invited to contact Helen Raynor for fit's into all these categories, will special for every age group, of driving while intoxicated. The further information at 767-2770. •' · 25-year-old man was pulled over . give the program, "'Knowing Your including adults, who, through Barbara Pickup Pattern Glass," at 8 p.m. on the leadership of a den or in shortly after 6 a.m. last Wed Thursday, Aprill7, in the Bethle administration can enjoy the nesday on. Rt. 9W in Glenmont, . hem Historical Association School experience of scouting. Anyone according to police re~orts. · .;;;h,o~~51r\;M_u_~eum,_ Rt. 1~4 and who would like to become a ClappetRd., Selkirk. Mrs. Vunck member of is interested in assist w-ill sh'(;~·-sorr;e- ·exa~ples of her .. b'"···-·· .-- ,•,' ... ' .,, . ' ing in any capacity is asked to con · '6wn1 pattern glass. The ·meeting is tact Smith at 767-9451. Registra ~r a·pe£'-to the ptiblic-Wh6 may bring tion is now being taken for the LJ-'ri.hy pieces for 'her cOmments. coming year. Trips for seniors Pancakes for parsonage All seniors of the community On Saturday, Aprill9, the Uni are in\'ited to participate in several ted Methodist Women of the activities scheduled for the Sun South Bethlehem United Metho shine Senior Citizens of Selkirk dist Church will sponsor a dona South·Bethlehem. The first event tion pancake breakfast from 9 is a outing Thursday, April 17, to a.m. until 12 noon at the church the Brick Oven in Ravena for a on Willow.brook Ave. in South noon dinner. The seniors will be Bethlehem. All proceeds from the meetirig at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem at II :30 a.m. ard will pfoceed from there. They also have plans to dine out on Friday evening, April25, _when they will be attending a perfor mance of "The Pleasure Of His l, Company" at the St. Andrew's 1 Dinner Theater in Albany. Reser ~ vations are required for this event 1 and can be made by contacting 1 I Robert Mayo 767-3006. The ~ seniors will be leaving from the First Reformed Church of ' Bethlehem, Rt. 9W, Selkirk at , 6:15p.m. i Breakfast at the Elks The Bethlehem Elks will spon spr another of their popular ~~n- REM~MBER WHEN ... You weren't feelhng well enough to do anything. But when someone put an arm around you and held your hand, you just knew you were going to feel better. Today, North America's largest lull service provider of nurses and other health care professionals helps keep traditions like that alive. We remember what care is all about. We're available 24 ~ours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today for a free consul tation and inital assessment of your home health care needs. 463-2171 Medical • Personnel Pool,: ·Town of Bethlehem, Town Board --.,;· ______,______..;. ______..;. __ _, tion and laboratory experience at' second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:30 Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday p.m. Board of Appeals, first and third meetings. cau 439-4258 for more Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Planning Board, information. first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., New Scotland Democratic Social Club, Town Hail, 445 Delaware Ave. Town second ThursdaY, 8 p.m. offices are open 8:30a.m .. to 4:30p.m. Delmar Fire Dept. Ladles Auxiliary, T,own of New ScOtland, Town Board regular" meeting second Thursday of meets first Wednesday at 8 p.m., every mOnth except August, at the fire Planning Board second and fourth Events in Bethlehem and New Scotland house, 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Board of Appeals meets when necessary, us-· Bethlehem M~morial V.F.W. Post3185, meets second Thursday of each ually Fridays at 7 p.m. Town Hall, Rt. month, post rooms, 404 Delaware Ave., 85. Bethlehem Landfill open 8 a.m. to 4 . ~merlcan Legion, meets first Mondays hem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave., ·9 p.m. Monday-Saturday," clos_ed Sun at Blanchard Post 1040, Poplar Dr., a.m.-3 p.m. Information, 439-3449. Delmar. Information, 439-9836. VIllage of Voorheesville, Board of days and holidays. Resident permit Elsmere, 8 p.m. Elsmere Fire Company Auxiliary, Trustees, fourth Tuesday at 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lions Club, meets first and required; permits available at town meets second Thursday of each month Planning Commission, third Tuesday League of Women Voters, Bethlehem third Wednesday of mon_th, Starlite hall, Elm Ave.· Park office and town at the fire house, Poplar gr., Elsmere, 8 at 7 p.m., Zoning Board, second and unit, meets monthly at the Bethlehem Restaurant, At. 9W, Glenmor\t, 7 p.m. garage, Elm Ave. East p.m. fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. when agenda Public Library, 9:15 a.m. Babysitting Bethlehem Business Women's Club warrants, Village Hall, 29Voorheesville New Scotland Landfill open 9 a.m.-4 available. For information, call Linda meets first Wednesday of mOnth, Overeaters Anonymous, meeting every Ave. p.m. Saturdays only. Resident permit Marshall at 756-6421. Albany Motor Inn, At. 9W, Albany, 6 Thursday at First United. Methodist required, permits available at town FISH, Tri-Village 24-hour-a-day vol p.m. Church, Kenwood Ave., Delmar, 7 p.m. Qeth-lehem Board of Education meets hall. first and third Wednesdays of each untary service year-round, offered by Bethlehem Elks Lodge 2233 meets at Bethlehem Channel Cablecast, Bethlehem Youth Employment Ser month at 8 p.m. at the Educational residents of Delmar, Elsmere and ·lodge, Rt. 144 Cedar Hill, 8 p.m. first _ "Houseplants in the Spring," 7 p.m.; vice, Bethlehem Town Hall, Monday Services Center, 90Adams Pl., Delmar. Slingerlands to help their neighbors in and third Wednesdays. "TaeKwonDo: Martial Arts the Korean through Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Call 439- . any emergency, 439-3578. Way," part 7," 7:30p.m.; "Focus Korea: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Board of 2238. . . Onesquethaw Chapter, Order of the Torture in South Korea and El Salva Education meets the first and third Welcome Wagon, newcomers and mo Eastern Star, first and third Wednes Food Pantry, Selkirk and South Beth thers of infants, call 785-9640 for a· dor," 8 p.m. Information, 439-8111. Mondays of each month at a p.m. at the lehem area. Bethlehem Reformed days at Masonic Temple, Kenwood Welcome Wagon visit. Monday Writing tor Children, with Bruce His board Offices, Thatcher St., Selkirk. Church, At. 9W, Selkirk, call767-2243, Ave., Delmar, 8 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. c;ock, Bethlehem Public Library, 7 p.m. 436-!!289 or 767-2977. New Scotland Senior Citizens, every Voorheesville Board of Education Information, 439-9314._ Project Hope, preventive program for Wednesdays, old schoolhou.se, New meets second Monday of each month WEDNESDAY Bethlehem Art Assn., juried art show, adolescents and their families, satellite Salem. at 7:30p.m. at the district offices in the reception and meeting, Bethlehem Art of Bookbinding, with Jo Ann Gra hig~ school, At. 85A, Voorheesville. offices for Bethlehem-Coeymans, 767- _g Public Library, 7 p.m. Information, 2445. APRIL maglia, Bethlehem Public Library,. 7 _. 439-7039. Laleche League of Delmar, meets one p.m. Information, 439-9314. Project ~qulnox, Delmar Satellite "Sky Happy" musical story of. man's Thursday each month to share breast office, professional counseling for Free Tax. Assistance, last WedneSday Free Blood Pressure Clinic, Brooks quest to fly, p~esented by Sii_l)gerl;:mds feeding experienpes, 8 p.m. For substance abuse problems, all con available, sponsored by Bethlehem Drug Store, Delaware Plaza, 10 a.m.-2 fifth grade choir, under direction of ,__ meeting schedule and breast-feeding tact confidential. By appointment, call Tri-Village Chapter No. 1595 AAAP, for p.m. information call 439-1774. 434-!!135. senior citizens and shut-ins, Bethle- Virgini~ Spelich, Slingerl.an~s Elemen Half Moon Button Club, for anyone tary ?chool, 7:30 p,m.- interested in modern or antique but- Bethlehem Senlor.Va~; trip to s~e.play ~~ 1 ' tons,_ Bethlehem Public Library. ~~~~~~ "Marne," Bethlehem ·central. High r·-- Second Mllere Retirees Program, Bar School auditorium, 8 p.m. Pickups, bara Mladinov. director of Bethlehem 439-5770. r' 1 Public library, and Karen Pelletier, I area arts \t director of Senior Citizens Center at Voorheesville American Legion Auxil Bethlehem Town Hall, will review pro Iary, program abol!t. National _Guard grams offered to senior citizens, First slides of early warning syste.rn base in A capsule listing of cultural events easily accessible Bethlehem- Greenland, Presented by SQt."Maxine I to I United Methodist Church, Delmar, K. Getty of 109th Tactical Airlift Group. New Scotland residents, provided as a commmunlly service by the , 12:30 p.m. General Electric Co. plastics planf Selkirk. · AmeriCan Legion Hall,· 31 Voorhees Bethlehem Channel Cablecast, "Read ville Ave .. 8 p.m. cl ings for the Visually Impaired," 4-7 Square D-ance·· Clisse&,"' mainSl'reB.m p.m.; "Astrology with Judith Longley," class and plus Worksh'_op';· sp·O.flsC)red 7:30p.m. Information, 439-8111. by Silver Bullets Squa'ffi D~'P§~~~('Ub, THEATER Count Basie Orchestra, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Second The Village Stage, Peter Haley, assist First United Methodist Chur'c'tl~ 7-1'0~30 and State Sts., Troy, Ap!1112, 8 p.m. Tickets, 465-4663. ant professor of Fine Arts at Siena Col "November," Don Nigro's comedy/drama takes affectionate look p.m•.1 lnform8tiorP, 439~3689:-uoiQIIsA . lege, will speak on directing large_mus at elderly and their concerns, Capital Repertory Company, The Schooner Fare, presented by Chuck and Steve Romanoff and ·Moh&Wk icals, Bethlehem Central High Sc,hool Cha.PtidNsD'A_R~SPrl~g-~mus Market Theatre, Albany, through Aprll13. Tickets, 462-4531. Tom Rowe, Aprll11, 8:30p.m.; Cathy Winter, Aprll12, 8:30p.m.; ic'ar ea·ucatiOh: prc,:g· rant~ h6'irie IQf 1Mfs. Orrin Starr, folk and blues performer, Aprll13, 7:30p.m., Caffe auditorium, 7:30p.m. "Godspell," musical based on Gospel according to St. Matthew, Edvl"a_rd ~Ja~~o~ -~9f~-~~9im%'ck; .. ~~~d., Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Sprif)gs. Reservations, 583-D0?2.' ~ Delmar Peace Breakfast, First United by Stephen Schwartz, Cohoes Music Hall, through April 12 .,. - " ,,. " Slirigerlands, 1:30 p.tn. · • _,"' · (opening night, 7 p.m.; Thurs.-Fri., 8p.m.; Sat., 5 and 9 p.m.; Sun., Emile Naoumoff, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Aprll11, 8 p.m. Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., ,1'1 ,.,'"; 2 and 7 p.m.). Tickets, 235-7969. Tickets, 273-0038. 7 a.m. lnforma.tion, 439-2941. "A Class 'C' Trial in Yokohama," play about guilt and innocence I an Hunter, folksinger, Aprll10, 9 p.m.; Kenny and Tzipora, pres • forged by war, by Roger Cornish, The Egg, Empire State Plaza, ent Eastern European music, Aprll12, Eighth Step Coffeehouse, FRIDAY Albany, April 9-12 (Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.). Tickets, 362 State St., Albany. Reservations, 434-1703. THURSDAY 473-3750. John Bonacker, College of Saint Rose senior organ recital, St. APRIL -"Great Expectations,': Dickens masterpiece presented by Guth Paul's Episcopal Church, Albany, Aprll13, 4 p.m. Free. APRIL 10 rie Theater, Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, April 13, 7 p.m. Recovery, Inc., self-help for those· with Tickets, 346-6204. Free Tax Assistance, last Thursday chronic nervous symptoms, First. Uni "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking," Proctor's Thea ART available, sponsored by Bethlehem ted Methodist, 428 KenWood Ave., tre, Schenectady, Aprll15-17 (Tues. and Thurs., 8 p.m.; Wed., 2 Tri-Village Chapter No. 1595 AARP, for Delmar. Wee~ly at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.). Tickets, 346-6204. "Bitter Hope: From Holocaust to Haven," pt10tographic exhibit, senior citizens and shut-ins, Bethle State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Albany, permanent exhibit. Youth Group Meetings, United Pen :.:.Twelfth Night," Shakespeare comedy, State University at ? an': , · hem Town Hal1,445 Delaware Ave., 1-3 tecostal Church, At. 85, New Salem, 7 Albany, Performing Arts Center, Aprll16-19, 8 p.m. Tickets, 442- "The Capitol in Albany·: Photographs by William Clift, Stephen p.m. Appointments, 439-4955, ext. 77. p.m. Information, 765-4410. 3997. Shore, Judith Turner and Dan Weaks," Ci!pi101 Building, Albany, through May. " ' New Scotland Kiwanis Club, Thurs Bethlehem ~ Channel Cablecast, "The Three Sisters," by Anton Chekov, Skidmore Theater, Sarat "The Artist and the Quilt," State Museum, West Gallery, Empire days, New Scotland Presbyterian "AstrQiogy with Judith Longley," 11 oga Springs, April 10-11 and 16-19, 8 p.m.; April 12, 2 p.m. State Plaza. through April 20. Church, Rt. 85, 7 p.m. a.m.; "Anderson Country," featuring Tickets, 584-5000, ext. 2347. · Lone Star Band performing Country "A Present from Pontypool," exhibit of floral painting, Museum of Bethlehem Senior Citizens, meet every Music, 7 p.m. "Real George's Back Historical Society of Early American Decoration, through Sep Thursday at Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 tember. Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12:30 p.m. r6om,"7:30p.m. Information, 439-8111. MUSIC Bethlehem Archeology Group, pro Sky Happy· musical story of man's "Maine-ly Tin," exhibit of country-painted tinware, Museum of quest to fly, presented by fifth grade Noon ·concert, Neil Keen and Mary Bon present organ music Historical· Society of Early American Decoration, through June, vides regular volunteers with excava- through the centuries, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 107 State St.; Albany, Aprll11. Works of Leonard Baskin, sculpture, painting and printmaking, Albany Institute of History and Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, Mstislav Aostropovich, cello virtuosi, Proclor's-Theatre, Sche through Aprll18. • I ~~ CHANNEL nectady, Apr1114, 8 p.m. Tickets, 346-6204. "Grace Woodworth (1872-1967): Photographer Outside the Spec1al On llJJ 11 11 lS · n Schenectady Symphooy Orchestra, directed by Charles Common Lines," State Museum, Empire State Plaza, through Schneider, featuring flutist Mark Russo, Proctor's Theatre, May 18. Schenectady, April 12, 8 p.m. Tickets, 346-6204. ·"Women and Art: Twentieth Century Expressions," fllm series, "Evening of Barbershop Harmony," to benefit Epilepsy Associa State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Albany, through April {Mon., tion of Capital District, Bethlehem Central High Schooi,Aprll19, 12:10 p.m.; Sat, 2 p.m.). Free; information, 473-7521. I 8 p.m. Tickets, 447-5800. I Abigail Belknap and lain Mach~ll, exhibit of sculpture, Harmanus Bright Morning Star, New England-based folk band in concert to :t: Flashpolnt Israel and the Palestinians Bleeck~r Center, 19 Dove St., Albany, through Aprll12. ' benefit Save the Pine Bush and Hunger Action Network of NYS, Wednesday, 8 p.m. ·I Capital District Psychiatric Center, 75 New Scotlai'ld Ave., Juried undergraduate art shOw, College of Saint Rose, PiCOtte o The Heart of the Dragon ~! Alpany, April 18, 81?.m. Tickets, 463-3544. Gallery, 324 State St., Albany, Aprll4 through Aprll17. Thursday, 10 p.m. o Great Performances: Elektra Choir and Chamber Singers of State University College at Albany Tricentennial Show, presented by Albany Artists Group, Friday, 9 p.m . >/;dswego, State University at Albany, Performing Arts-Center, Colonie Library, through Apr/124. · ii r· f· .I Aprll15, 4:30p.m. Free; information, 442-3995. .. o The Snows of Klllmanjaro "The Recycled Image," show of works by Allen Grindle, Herb Saturday, 9 p.m. ~ ...... • Jazz Ensemble Festival, featuring musicians lrom Union College, P·arker and John Wineland, Rensselaer Courity Council for the o Masterpiece Theatre: By the_Sword Divided .I Siena College, State University at Albany, College of Saint Rose Arts. 189 Second St., Troy, through May 4. Sunday, 9 p.m. and Schenectady County Community College, Albany, Apr1116, ·! o Pride of Place ,, 7:30 p,m.; Gerry Niewood's Jazz Quartet and College of Saint "Musical Associations," exhibit of Shaker music, life and history Rose Jazz Ensemble, Aprll13, 4 p.m., College of Saint Rose, 404 by Jeffrey Studenroth, Rensselaerville Institute, through May 4, Monday, 8 p.m. 'Western Ave., Albany. o Nova: Seeds of Tomorrow ,,' "Kaiko Moti: Rare and Recent Works," exhibit of etchings, water Tuesday, 8 p.m. Kelly Bird, vocalist, in recital at College of Saint Rose; St. colors and paintings, Posters Plus Galleries, Stuyvesant Plaza, ,Joseph's Auditorium, 985 Madison Ave., Albany, Aprll12, 8 p.m . Albany, Aprll17 through May 10. ..I Free; information, 454-5102. ' Landscape exhibition, mulit-media works by area artists, Greene Capitol Chamber Artists, State University at Albany, Page Hall, County Council on the Arts Mountain Top Gallery, 398 Main St., 135 Western Ave., Aprll13, 3 p.m. Tickets, 489-0507. Catskill, through April 30. Owens·Corning Fiberglas SI,Jpports GENERAL- ELECTRIC public television for a better community. SELKIRK, NEW YORK 12158 OWENS/CORNING FIBERGlAS An Equal Opportunity Employer Owens-Corning is Fiberglas ...... ® choir, under direction of Virginia Spe AI-Anon Group, Support for relatives of Friends. The Birds," First United Meth Water Main Flushing Day, discolora SATURDAY lich, Slingerlands Elementary School, alcoholics. meets Mondays at Bethle odist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., 12:30 tion of water will not affect purity, may 7:30p.m. p.m. hem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave., cause some staining if used for laundry APRIL Stage 700 Production of "Marne," feat Delmar, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Information, purposes. 19 439-4581. uring Allison Holsinger, Margaret WEDNESDAY Bethlehem Channel Cablecast, "John McCarthy, Daniel Kerness, Eric Stilan, Mothers Time Out, Christian support Burroughs' April," 7 p.m.; "Tae Kwon Tri-Village Squares, dance first and and Melissa Lewis, Bethlehem Central group for mothers of pre-schoolers, Do: Martial Arts the Korean Way, part third Saturdays, First United Methodist High School auditorium, $5 and $.4 meets Mondays at Delmar Reformed APRIL 16 8," 7:30 p.m.; "Focus Korea," 8 p.m. Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmal\1 admission, 8 p.m. Church, Delaware Ave., Delmar, 10- Information, 439-8111. j Town of Bethlehem Baseball League QUILT, Quilters United In Learning 11:30 a.m. lnformation, 439-9929. Red Men, second Wednesday, St. Ste Ladies of Bethlehem Elks Lodge, Registration, open to area residents Together will host Gladys Grace, pro Delmar Community Orchestra, Beth phen's Church, Elsmere, 7:30p.m. spring card party, At. 144, Selkirk, 6 who are atleast 16 years old, Parks and Recreation Office, Elm Avenue. Park. gran about form of shaded stencilling lehem To~n Halt, weekly at 7:30p.m. New Scotland Democratic Soclal Club, p.m. Information, 439-4131. on fabric, First United Methodist .Quartet Rehearsal, United Pentecostal all welcome, meets second Wednes RCS Senior High Student Fair, senior Church, 428 Kenwood ave., $2fee, 9:30 Church, At. 85, New Salem, 7:15p.m, days at Meads Corners, Rt. 32, 8 p.m. high, At. 9W, Ravena, 7 p.m. Barbershop Concert, proceeds to a.m.-2 p.m. · Information, 765-4410. benefit Epilepsy Assn. of Capital Dis Mother's Day Road Race, 3.5-mile race Bethlehem Elks Auxiliary, meets at trict, Bethlehem Central High Scho(ll, Board of Trustees Meeting, Betl'llehem lodge, At. 144, Cedar Hill, second for :;:~iris and women, sponsored by FRIDAY 700 Delaware Ave., $5 and $4 admis Public ·Library, 7:30 p.m. Information, Owens-Corning Fiberglass, Hama Wednesday of month. sion, 8 p.m. 439-9314. grael School, McGuffey Ad., noon. $4 New Scotland Elks Lodge, meets APRIL 18 Supper, sponsored by Women's Guild Delmar Community Orchestra Benefit registration, 456-0381. second and fourth Wednesdays, Voor- of Onesquethaw Reformed Church, Concert,. to benefit fight against world heesville Post Office, 8 p.m. ' Tarrytown Rd., Feura Bush, 4:30p.m., hunger, First ·united Methodist Church, Youth Group Meetings, United Pen Second Miters, association of Tri 5:30p.m., and 6:30p.m. $1, $2.50'altd SATURDAY Kenwood Ave., 7:30p.m. tecostal ,Phurch, At. 85, New Salem, 7 Village re.tirees meets second Wed p.m. information, 439-4410. $6 reservations, 768-2611. - Tractor Certification and Safety Pro APRIL nesdays at First United Methodist Bunny Hop, toddlers under 3 and par Pancake Breakfast, South Bethlehem 12' gram, open to Albany County· resi-. Church, Kenwood Ave., Delmar, noon. United Methodist Church, WillOw- dents aged 12 to 16, William F. Rice ents invited to do bunny games and Delmar Progress ·Club, bus trip to learn "hop," Bethlehem Public Library, brook Ave., 9 a.m.-noon. · "The Kings Kid~," all welcome to per Extension· Center, Martin Rd., Voor formance at Good Samaritan Home, heesville, ·· 7:30 p.m. Registration, Deerfield, Mass., including lunch at 10 a.m. Information, 439-9314. 125 Rockefeller Rd., 7:30 p.ffi.lnforma- 765-3540. Deerfield Inn. Reservations, 439-6800 SUNDAY or 439-4878. Duplicate Bridge, all levels welcome, tion, 439-8116. · Bethlehem· Channel Cablecast, St. Stephen's Church, 7:30p.m. infor "Birds and Blrdwatchlng," designed APRIL 20_, Stage 700 Production of "Marne," feat "Astrology. with Judith Longley," 7 mation, 439-5772. tor beginning bird~atcher, four-part uring' Allison Holsinger, Margaret p.m.; "Bethlehem Bijou: Mamie," 7:30 Bethlehem Channel Cablecast, McCarthy, Danie·l Kerness, Eric Stilan, p.m.; "Cynthia Golderman: A visionary course will offer in-depth look at birds, Religious Program, Delmar Presbyter Five Rivers Environmental Education "Astrologv with Judith Lon9ley," 11 and Melissa Lewis, Bethlehem Central poet speaks," 8:30 p.m. Information, a.m.; "Real George's Backroom," 7:30 ian Church, The Spotlight- April9, 1986- PAGE 11 - sance Ramada Inn, SaratOga Springs, (From Page 11) April 11, 7-9 p.m:; April 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; April 13, g- a.m·.-:4 p.'m. Registra worship, 10:30 a.m.· Information, tion, 439-2983. '*45-172~. Albany Amateur R,adlo Association, R811giO\Is Service, Sunday SChool and AREA EvENTS> &- ., OccAsioNs . _, .. . dinner, Resta"urarit, 6 WorshiP' service, 10 a.m.; choir reher ,, Crossga~es_ p.m: sal_,_5 p.m.; evening service, 6:45p.m.; ., Events in Near;by Areas "R..ecord Hop '86," sponsored by O~r United Pentecostal Church, At. 85, Lady of Angels Home School Assn., New'Salem. lnforrr•ation, 765-4410. ~--,·~~--.-: .... 0 400 Sheridan·.Ave., $7.50 tiCkets, .8 ·s p.m.-1 a.m. 'Information,_ 436~905 or GlaiiSt_c-al Guitar Music, ·guitarist Joan ,, 465-8769: ' ,.~;.,; 'Ht:o··· ·.;· . .-r·.~ Mullen will present program of interna WEDNESDAY • ·.:: :·].JO · ;, · ,: ti6n'81 music for guitar and voice·With '·""' Student Telethon :20111.-. Anniversary, - .· . -.. '.l~o~· "'f soprano Corin9 Salon and Albany . 9 ,, -. . ~- . ~ " Mayor Thomas~- W!1ah~I~JII-wiii.~!Ve APRIL· < •" ' •) as honwary <;:hairma_!l.;-ofr.- ~4_--.hour q~~~~ai Guitar .Quartet, B~thlehem ( G ~ut;l~0:(~ibrary, 2 p.m. lnforma.tion, entertain_ment _mar~thon to, beneHt 3 AIDS Luncheori, program for people childreii's cha'i-ities~ camPus· center \~0~ Jit. ~ s'allrooni, SUNYA,'-S"p_ _.n,:. ... :""~' ~mle!:l@tT1 Grange Open House, with AIDS and AIDS Related Complex, Beckers Corners, Selkirk through Ap.ril AIDS Council offices, 332 Hudson Guld_ar:Ce Co~:~r)seiOr~-~e:min~i-~ -spEia~~: 26. Ave., Albany, Wednesdays, noon:-Res ers will discuss topics of co.ncern·.to e·rvations, 434-4986. guidance personnel., Maria ~Colle_ge, B~1Hfe'h'~m Senior van, vci'n tf-iP. music 70o;New Scotl'c;\r{d __ ·;;_ve~."t.-15fin'x:'"~"· ~ ~- r'~~.'fil}irsetht~hem Public Library,? Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Day, n. .\ •·"" "" .... ,.., . - .. ,- _,r, sponsored by Substance Abuse Prev We,!tem Style :$..Q~~H·e~ D_,nce, dl)~)n; 'f/~·~~Jf~y~s;_4~9.~~~70. ., . ~ ention Programs of Northeastern New strgam· level ~-{:lnc~e:, "sPoosOr~d.r·I:!Y York and state Division of Substance Altar:nont Statien ,?_Q!JC!r~~· G'ull9~~1aP.9 Abuse· Services,. ·Thruway House, El~inentary SctioOI', ·At:.20, 8-.11'"t:LY'n~ Albany, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m-. lnforma-. lnfbrmaii'on, 872-164.6. ),.:-.~ ·.· '·- 1 ~ ":·;,.) •2: MONDAY tion, 445:-7888. f, r · 't>1l •' · •t.r , « m_.q <::--<,· . Joseph Henry- Sclence,-Falrt Alb_&ny Panel DlscusSi~n, a(um·ni frOm ColleQe APRIL T~iCer1tennial Qpm-inissio_n a[ld- 1.Cha-: of Saint ·-Rose will rev~?al lessons rl~s Freihofer Baking _Co_mpany-·are learned after graduation, CSR Campus sponsoring. city-wide _science fair for Q~is~t'e"'t ~ehersal, United Pentecost81 Center, 420. western Ave., 7 p.m. area schoql children, Student Center, ChUrCh, Rt. 85, New Salem, 7:15 p.in. Information, 454-5141. State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Information, 765-4410. Starting Your Own Seeds, lecture and April11 and 12. Concert, Julie Kabat will perform soil testing, sponsored by Cooperative Driver Improvement 'Pro·gram, c·on music for children 5 and older, with Extension, Martha Brown Learning ducted by Jim Rulison, with emphasis voice, glass, harmica and other home Center, 230 Green St., Albany, 6:30-9 on defensive driving, those'completing made instruments, Bethlehem Public p.m. Information, 765-3510. program may receive 10% reduction on· Library, 2 p.m. Tickets, 439-9314. Tax Assistance for Senior Citizens, insurance liability, Albany Jewish Wildlife Ecology Program, activities in IRS-trained volunteers from local. CommUnity Center, 340 Whitehall Ad., program can be used to help boy and chapters of AARP will provide assist April1 0 and 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m. $20 reg girl scout troops, Five Rivers Environ ance with basic federal and state istration, 438-6651. mental Education Center. $7 registra income tax statements, Louise Corn Starting Over: Career Change Over30, tion, 457-6092. ing Senior Service Center, 25 Delaware learn how to market your unique quali Ave., through April 11, 9 .a.m.-3 p.m. fications in seminar led by Adrienne I nforll'!ation, _465-3325. The sketch of "Kurt Masur Conducting in the Palace Theater, Rockwood, career counselor, Albany TUESDAY National Job Training Conference, Albany," is part of Jeffrey Studenroth's "'Musical Associations" Jewish Community Center, 340 White program entitled "Apprenticeship in a exhibit on display at the Rensselaerville Institute through May 4. hall Rd., $20, $15 fee, 6:30-9:30 p.m. APRIL 22 Learning Continuum," presented by Information, 438-6651. · Ken Pankhurst, Organization for Eco Children's Fingerprinting, part of Wolfgang, commissioner of human .''Careers In Communications" seminar Starbird Puppet Theater, presents nomic Cooperation and Development, national campaign effort, parents with resources, City of Albany, Albany Insti sponsored by The Women's Press Peter Pan, all welcome, Bethlehem Albany Hilton Hotel, 9 a.m.-noon. children between 3 and 14 encouraged tute of History and Art, 125 Washing Club, top professionals in journalism Public Library, 2 p.m. Tickets, Openings for BeHer Breathers Pro to attend, Colonie Center, April 9 and ton ~ve., noon.lnformation, 463-4478. and public relations will speak to 439-9314. gram, people with breathing· difficul 10, 4-8 p.m. Geneva Savre Lecture, "History and inform· college students, jobseekers ties learn how to take better care of Epilepsy-Myths and Facts," Jonathan Research in Huntington's Disease," and others investigating a future in journalism and related professions, Vacation Bl_ble School, for children their lungs, Ellis and St. Clare's Hospi Wolpaw, M.D., research neurologist with Anne B. Young, M.D., Ph.D., pro Americana Inn, 600 Albany-Shaker from 3 years through fourth grade, tals, Schenectady, April 9, 14, 16, 21, with state Dept. of Health and Marion fessor of neurology, University of Rd., Colonie, 9 a.m.-nco~ .. Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Dela and 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration, Harwick, M.A., M.S., president of Epi Michigan Medical School, Russell ware Ave., April 22:.25. Registration, 459-4197. lepsy Assn., Community Health Plan, Sage College, Troy. InfOrmation, 270- Career Workshop, sponsored bY Jun 439-9929 or 439-5120. BOCES Art Festival, South Gallery, 1201 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, 2246 or 270-2344. ior College of Albany, "What Do The •11 Ill 11111?111111 11111111 Empire State Plaza, April 9 and 10, 9 7-9 p.m. Information, 783-3110, e-xt. "Lunch With the Art!l" Series, partici Employers Really Want?," room 201, We match buyer and . a.m.-5 p.m. Information, 474-4712. 434 . pants will have "A Look Behind Campus Center, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Infor Wood and Tin Stenciling Workshop, Picotte," speakers will introduce seller•.. employer and US/China Youth Art Exchange Pro -mation, 445-1793 or445-1753. " gram, art show featuring work-of Uni for beginning and intermediate stu Picotte and lead tours through gallery, job seeker. ted States and Chinese high school dents, Museum of Historical Society of College of Saint Rose, 324 State St., Film, Woody Allen's comedy Bananas, There is something for exchange students, North .Lobby, Early American Decoration, 19 Dove 12:15-1 p.m, room 202, Roger Beacon Hall, Siena everyone in the Empire State Plaza, April9-13, 9 a.m.-5 St., April7 -11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $135 regis Concerned Friends of Hope House, College, 8 p.m. p.m. Information, 474-4712. tration, 462-1676. self-help support group for parents of Seminar, "The Art of Neggtiating and classifieds. ·substance abuser, 1500 Western Ave., Selling," offered by Albany County fl II I II 'lilt II II I Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Information, Cooperative Extension, top sales pro 465-2441. fessionals will also discuss customer relations, Ramada Inn, Western Ave., - -::::-:::-:-::-:c:=--:-::-:--..--::=--- , ·Accessibility Conference, held bY Box 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 registration, THURSDAY 1 Office Management Education Corpo 765-3520. o· ration, meeting room 6, Empire State Plaza, April 10 and 11. Information, AutoCAD Users Group, open to all APRIL 473-3750. micro-based CAD usEirs in area, Qual ity Inn, Everett Rd., $5 admission, 7-9 Lecture,.about small fruit, sponsored p.m. Information, 438-6844. by Albany County Cooperative Exten FRIDAY sion, William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Rd., 6:30-9 p.m. APRIL 11 SATURDAY Mon.-Sat. 7·10 463-6993 Information, 765-3510. APRIL sun. 7-6 Christian Fellowship Meeting, .every Spring Dance, sponsored by· Fuerza 12 one invited to join nondenominational Latina of SUNY A, featuring bands from chapel service, meeting room 5, Puerto Rico and Doffiinican Republic, Women and Art: Twentieth Century Empire State Plaza, noon-1 p.m. room 6, Convention Center, Empire Expressions Film Series, "Spirit Information, 474-9124. State Plaza, $7 and $11 tickets, 8 p.m. Catcher: The Art of Betye Saar," and Noontime Presentations, "The Great Laughter and Creativity Conference, "Sun Tunnels," State Museum, EmPire Disappearing Act: Germans and Ger on use of humor and creativity in State Plaza, April 12 and 14, 2 p.m. .WEEKLY SPECIALS man Americans in Albany~" by Meldon . w~rkplace and elsewhere, Renais- Information, 474-5842. Wednesday Night . ALL YOU CAN EAT 53 • 99 • CHICKEN DINNER !Chicken, French fries, salad, roll, butterl I. Thursday Night .$ • IT AllAN NIGHT 3 99 !Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, roll, butter ...... ~ ...... Choice of dessert-Spumoni ice cream or canolil. Friday ALL DAY i ~ rnegbar1s place ~ . i FISH FRY SPECIAL ; · . The Irish Fun Place To Be! all ; BUY 2 GET 3rd FREE ..- (only 2 min. from Delmar) , ..- !Fish Fry, pickle, chipsl .. .. : Wednesday, April 9 ...... THE LISA ROBILOTTO BAND : : Every Wednesday Night FREE Champagne 9-10 p.m. : I------, WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIAL I 1 Fri., Sat., and sunday I olio Thursday, April 10., ...... , ...... , ...... "SWITCH" B. Springsteen at its best • 12 eggs, any style, Ham or 2 PEOPLE I : Every Thursday LOWENBRAU NIGHT 2 Bottles for $1 : lbacon. Buttered toast, home fries, PER COUPON I llulce & coffee with I : Friday, April u ...... NEWPORTS and DONNYBROOK FAIR : · 1m1s coupon. Reg. $2.99 s 1 • . • I : Saturday, April 12 Expires a/30/86 • THE WILDE IRISHMEN with JOHN HAGGERTY : I I .lilt Irish and Oldies at their best .llll ~------~Town squire Plaza, Glenmont llllt Every Thursday & Friday 4-7 p.m. Every-Tuesday IRISH FUN CLUB : ollo----~V~2~P~R~IC~E~D~R~IN~K~S-~F~R~E=E~B~U~F~F~E~T--~~~~~--~--~l~/2~PR~I~C~E~D~R~I~N~K~S~------· 1ft t1l llllt lllft 4 Comer of Delaware&. Second Ave., Albuny 465-9012 Guiness Stout o_n t_ap_! Pr()~_r ~~~~re Please ~ ...... 4 PAGE 12- April 9, 1986- The Spotlight New ScoUand Republican Committee chairman of board of Albany-Colonie a:m.-9:30 p.m. Information, 474-4759. dent EMS/Associates, will present Ave., Albany, Wednesdays, noon. Res Regional Chamber of Commerce, She "Planning for and Responding to the ervations, 434-4686. Dinner, all welcome, Crossgate Ban Philosophy Forum, "APartheid and raton Airport Inn, 200Wolf Rd., Albany, Workplace Cardiac Emergency," quet Ho~se, Washington Ave. Ext., Divestiture: The Role of American Bus Albany, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $15 reserva $14.50 and $16.50 admission, noon- Montcalm South Restaurant, At, 9, Caretta ,Scott King at Academic Con iness in South Africa," presented by Glens Falls, 6 p.m. tions, 765-2809 or 765-2793. 1:30p.. m. 1 professors Fr6derick Brandta.nd Harry vocation, King, world leader in human Capital District Genealogical Society, Blood Servic&s Training Course, pro Ododa, Kellas Formal, Russell Sage The Companionate Friends, self-help rights movement, will be awarded "Irish Research," speakers will con vide information to volunteers, ena College, Troy., 7 p.m. Information, 270- group for paren~ whose children have honorary degree, Alumni Recreation siderAibanyrecords, book dealers and bling them to work on bloodmobiles, 2246 or 270-2344. died, guest speaker will be Or. John Center, Siena College, 10 a.m. Albany Area Chapter Red Cross, Kamaras, director of Pastoral Care at displays, Albany Public Library, 161 Lecture, Leonard Baskin, illustrator, Hackett Blvd.; 9:30a.m.-2:3pp.m. R-eg St. Peter's Hospital, Westminster Washington Ave., 10 a.m. sculptor, painter, printmaker, Albany Ethics Forum, exploring ethical istration, 462-7461, ext. 223. Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St., Bandbox Workshop, learn history, tra Institute of History and Art, $3, $2 dimensions of right-to-privacy debate, Albany, 7:30 p.m. lnfofmation, 438- ditions, forms and decorations, Nutrition Program, medical personnel admission,B p.m. Information, 463-4478. campus center main lounge, College from Capital District will discuss dis 7316 or 465-8705. of Saint Rose, 420Western Ave., 5-6:30 Museum of Historical Society of Early Noon Book Review, Wiseguy: Life in a eases resulting from poor nutrition, Flbrostla Support Group, first meeting, p.m. Information, 454-5272. 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Gift certificates available Shalom Jewish Singles, meeting with Dr. Jeffrey Baltes, assistant superin Children's Menu also available-Din~ers under $3.7~··· r tendent of schools of Enlarg_.ed School Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4:30-10:00 Reseruations Accepted District of Troy, speaking about Lounge. Open at 3:00 Private banquet facilities "Enhancir19 Cre8tivity," home of Roz from 20~200 Seidner, $1 and $2.50 admission, 7~30 p.m. Rt. 9W Glenmont 463-8517 Scottish Country Danc_lng, social dancing to traditional Scottish music, HOOGY'S Unitarian Church, 405 Washington is Ave., 7:30 p.-m·. Information, 377-8792 or 372-9170. Historic Albany:. Its Churches and SynagogUes, "Guardiilns of the Tradi tion," Congregation_ Beth Abraham Jacob, 60 Hackett Blvd., 3 p.m. ~rff~~~~~ Family Concert and Awards Cerem 1811 Western Ave. ony, honoring winners Of historical fie 869-3408 Between Northway & Rt. 155 AGAIN! tier writing contest, Albany Public . in Library, 161 Washington Ave., 1 jJ.m. Information, 449-3380. 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' ,_ BC musicians excel L__D_E_A_N_'s_~_ LisT ~ll_j_ A number of Bethlehem Cen Another Bethlehem Central tral music students have distin student, Todd Googins,will par guished themselves recently ticipate in the 1986 School of Choral Studies of the New York Point Park College, Pittsburgh, Two students have been State Summer School of the Arts, Pa. ~ Chfistine A. Toritto, accepted to the 1986 National which will reside at the State Uni Voorheesville. Music Camp in Interlochen, versity at Albany, July 13 through Cornell .University - Karin Mich. Katherine Lempert, daugh Aug. 9. ter of Dr. and Mrs. Neil Lempert McCoy, Delmar. of Delmar, is assigned to play The Bethlehem Central music Lehigh University. Bethlehem, French horn in the High School department has also learned that a Pa. - Robert R. Kovach, Els Orchestra division. Margaret· former student, Andrea Blan mere. Bragle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. chard, Class of 1980, has been University of New England, George W. Bragle of Slingerlands, accepted as a violinist with' the Biddeford, Maine - Laura will play violin in the Intermediate Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Snyder, Delmar. Her career there will begin in Sep Orchestra division. Paul Smith's College- Julie F. t~mber. Previously she has been a Green Delmar. . Four BCHS musicians have flrst violinist with the Rochester 1 been accepted to the 1986 School Philharmonic Orchestra for two Providence College ~ Nancy of Orchestral Studies of the New years, has played with the Heidel M. Hamill and Thomas J. York State Summer School of the berg (West Germany) Castle Fes Schrempf, Delmar. Arts. They are: Daniel Balsam, tival Orchestra and was assistant Keene State College, Keene, N.H. trombone; Susan Loegering, bas concertmaster of the Academy of - Lisen Roberts, Delmar. soon; Rob~rt McEwan, percus the West OrChestra in the summer Bentley College, Waltham Mass. sion; and Jeremy Williams, viOlin. of 1985. She attended Northwest -Victoria A. Primomo, Delmar". Two Bethlehem Central alternates ern University, was graduated were also named: Katherine Lem from Eastman School of Music, American University - JOhn pert, French horn; and Gabrielle and has studied violin with Sylvia Briggs, Delmar. RobiEson, violin. The School of Rosefiberg and Zvi Zeitlin and Alfred University Beth Orchestral Studies will reside at chamber music with the Julliard Carpenter, Clarksville. Skidmore College in Saratoga Quartet and the Cleveland The sky will be the limit when the Slingerlands Fifth. Grade Choir Springs, July 27 through Aug. 23. Quartet. perform "Sky Happy," the story of man's quest to fly from the stone age to the 1930's, The play will take off at 7:30p.m., Thursday and · Friday April I 0 and 11 at the element~ry school. 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' 1- • ~ usually have the- newspaper with programs, ·in-sChool clubs, after viction tO their belieis and not the me and, reading over my school sports and activities, not to desire for monetary gain or pres ·Pulling hal/duty shoulder, students often engage mention· the casual interaction tige. I shudder to think, but am me in talk about some news item among students and adults in the realist enough to believe, that or we share· a laugh over Beetle hallways, in the cafeteria line, at some casual ~;onversation that I Each day from II :50 to 12:43, Bailey. Though I can't say I look the bus stop and on the bus. As a have with a student in the hallway which _in our school is known as 1 forward to my duty, I do learn a teacher of. social studies, I instruct could make a greater impact on fifth period, I serve as hall moni lot about my students during my academic classes. As an educator the development of his or her tor. What I monitor is the passing IN TftE forced captivity, and, I suppose, i~ the school coinmunity, my role character than a full year in one of of students along a corridor that they learn something about me. as instructor rightly extends my classes. connects the cafeteria with the rest Every day, five days a week for. beyond the classroom into all In the mean time, I continue of the school. In order to leave the Jim Nehring these school related activities. cafeteria during fifth period, a close to an hour I serve at my post. checking passes and chatting with It is the most regular duty that I Some have argued that most of students. It's when I have to drag ~tudent must have a pass to a cer Besides checking passes, attend to since my academic, high school education takes place tain destination such as· the spend the time chatting with stu some eighth grade boy to the classes sometimes do not meet on apart from or in spite of academic assistant principal's office· for library, computer lab, main office, dents who finish lunch early and certain days of our roatating instruction. At the least, no one or a classroom. It is my job to escape the cafeteria's din for the beating on his classmate that I schedule. It is also my longest will deny that the totality of a high wonder why my six years of higher check their pass~s. relative quiet of the hallway. I daily duty as regular aeademic school education occurs through education and two degrees uni periods run only 48 minutes. This all of the activities cited above. quely qualify me for this job. But means I spend nearly fivehours I know this to be true from my when I exchange points of view :..AWN c per week, close to 200 hours in a own high school experiences. with a student about local politics school year, checking passes. Some of the profound lessons I or world. affairs, I ca:n almost 4 Ironically, my most time-consum learned· in high school have forget that it's only noon with 43 ing duty at school makes the least. nothing to do with the courses I minutes still to go. use of my training as a teacher of took. I learned from one teacher, social studies and English. · In who was an uncontrolled alco DEPENDABLE ~INSURED~~ upgrading academic standards, Jim Nehring teaches Social holic, that adults suffer wea public school systems will do well knesses in character as much as Studies at Clayton A. Bouton Professional Lawn Maintenance to consider how they may best use young people. I learned from my Junior-Senior High School in the services of their professional foreign language teacher that Voorheesville. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• staff in-serving students.- some teachers take their subject Lawn mowing • Raking • Tree & Stump Removal - But I am of two minds on this seriously enough to profess it out l;ree & Hedge Trimming • Driveway Sealing issue ..The school is a kind of side of class. In all my encounters DAR musical program with that fine teacher in class or ...... ,...... 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He is filling the Bethlehem. department." remainder of Thomas Scherer's "We've come a long way in the James A. McCarroll III has five-year term, which expires in years I've been in, and I'm looking been appointed fire chief by the December of 1986. forward to continuing on," said meml:iers of the district. He was to A 33-year member of the fire Flanigan, who mentioned the be approved last night by the district, Flanigan has served as rescue tool, the continuation of commissioners of the district. Just one puff brought down the Town of Bethlehem's recycling center on Adams St. last Wednesday. It had been closed the day' before for A lifelong resident of the Town lack of business. Patricia Mitchell of Bethlehem, McCarroll has been SHAPE UP! we can help you reach your goals! a member of the Slingerlands Volunteer Fire Department for We've added, NO WAITING Charged in crash The Guilderland driver also was • OUr 4th NautilUS Circuit . the past II years. He previously vou can choose from A Guilderland mari was ticket . ticketed fot driving ~hile his • All New Leverage Machines 9 computer bikes served as assistant superintendent, . . • 2 More Blocycles ed for failure to yield. right of way . license was suspended, operating lieutenant, captain, second assistant after an accident Saturday _after without insurance and operatitlg Buy 1 month-get 1 month chief and, most recently,_ first Buy 3 months-get 2 months noon on Rt. 396 at County Rt. an unregistered vehicl~. _police assistant chief. Buy 12 months-get 6 months 102, according to Bethlehem said. · FREE "We hope to conti'nue to have police reports. PoliCe said the the same professional relationship Guilderland driver, age 28, pulled Necklaces taken , MIKE MASHUTA'S 459-1200 we have had with the people of into the path of a pickup truck ' !Behind Grand Unlonl Three gold necklaces were Slingerlands in yeais past," said TRAINING CENTER 154B.Delaware Ave. being driven by a Westerlo man, stolen from a home on Sand hurst McCarroll. who was westbound on 'Rt. 3'96. Drive in Slingerlands so.metime · In Slingerlands The Spotlight is sold No one required emergency between· last Tuesday and Wed ar Toll Gate, JudyS, Stonewe/1, medical treatment, according to nesday evenings, while the owner Fa/vaS and HoogyS the accident report. was away,· acCording· to·· Beth George W. Frueh Sons lehem police reports. The jewelry is valued at a total.of $210, the Fuel Oil • Kerosene D.A. BENNETT says ... report noted. "NO SWEAT!" Awards in DECA Fuel Oil .85¢ agal. until June 30th D.A.' 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So * All Bikes come fully assembled and tuned to perfection by factory trained . distinctive-".ond right now, so mechanics. HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 9-6, Thurs. 9-9, Sat.-9-5. OPEN SUN. 12:00-5:00 iEifJ ""="' budget pleasing. OPEN SUNDAY 12·5 ·4 ::: ,, . \ ~·.:. LINENS DELMAR BIKE & SKI . Corners ~ , _ Delmar 'llfJ"': _ .•IJ 439-4979 yaa ~ _[2]_ ~- 380 DELAWARE A\IE •. DELMAR 439-0797 The Spotlight- April9, 1986- PAGE 19 '(,~',\ ( 02. ·:,~•'\\ -· .j,;j,:;f .~ Hlqk- 8r :::i';..lf,'-1 Voorhesville net • draws large ,field Bethlehem Central's wrestling booster club has honored the school's popular varsity coach By Rick Leach three courts: at a site we will use by establishing a college scholarship in his.name. The 1986 Voorheesville tennis So lomas," Kirkjian noted. Announceme!).t' of the Rick . Poplaski team has its biggest turnout ever, Rounding out the squad· are Scholarship was made at the annu~l awards with a group of 15 competing for freshmen Dave Larabee, Dave dinner put on by parents of team members at the the top five spots. Mistretta and Colin Breeze, Crossgates Restaurant in Albany on Friday sophomores Steve Smith and evening. The recipient will be named at a later . In the final week of pre-sea; on date. practice veteran coach Tom John Martin, juniors Kevin Pop Iaski has coached varsity and JV wrestling Kirkjian seems to have his five Herlihy and John Flanders, seniorS Dave McCabe and Tim at BC for two decades, in which time he has been singles and two doubles teams all an organizational and motivating force behind set. No. I is senior Jim Volkwein, Curren, and seventh grader Matt Hladun. This group should give one of the most exemplary youth sports who is returning at the top slot. programs in the Bethlehem community. He and Playing in the second position will the Blackbirds an improvement on last season, when they finished his brother, also a successful coach at Salem be another senior, Paul Nichols. Central in Washington County, have long been Tom Kirkjian, son of the 13-year fourth place in the Colonial prominent i"n Section 2 mat ci~cles. mentor, will be in the third Council out of seven teams. "Albany Academy is always tough position as an eight ·grader. Achievement awards went to three wresi1ers -they haven't lost a league game Kirkjian, is in his first year of on each of the program's three levels, and team varsity play. in six years - and Cohoes has letters were presented to 16 varsity, 12JV and 38 some outstanding players coming fresh111an team members. A highlight of the A third senior, Dean So lomas, back, but ot,herwise I think we evening was the presentation of a special gift Rick Poplaski at work during the ·wrestling will play in the No.4 location on have an . ·excellent chance," certificate to Tom and Mary Dobert, active in season. ·the sq'uad. The fifth post will be Kirkjian said. the booster club as well as the Bethlehem Central Outstanding wrestler on the junior varsity team. taken-by freshman Chris Stevens, Voorheesville netmen are Athletic Association. The Doberts were cited for The improvement award went to Mike Durant . ~a second-year varsity member scheduled to open their season ••contributions and dedication to the development and)he Coaches Award to Ben Greenberg. Ed who is cracking the starting lineup today (Wednesday) at home of wrestling _in our school and community." Moitk was honored as the -outstandi-rig wrest lei for the first time. against Cobleskill in a non-league On the varsity level the Outstanding Wrestler on the freshman team, Jamie Dillon as the most · 'fhe doubles spots will be taken contest. They will play their first Award went to Jim Dayter, a sophomore who impfoved, and Peter Bragaw received the by Volkwein and Nichols as the league match on Friday at 3:30 at also was co-captain of the team. Dayter, Coaches Award. Members of the dub's Pep No.· I team and Kirkjian and home against Schalmont. This competing in the 126-pound weight class, won 28 Squad also were honored. u -either Stevens or Solornos at No. will be followed by league matches bouts, lost five and tied one in his second year on Pop Iaski's varsity had a record of?-5-2 in dual 2. "Chris and Tom work very well Monday at Watervliet and the varsity. He won first place in the Saratoga meets last season, finishing third in the highly together, but if there are only Wednesday at Ravena. tourney and had a second and three thirds in competitive Gold Division of the Suburban other tournaments. Council with a 5-4 mark. The team, with nine Also cited for outstanding seasons were co sophomores and two freshmen but only twO' Track team opens season C'!ptain Chris Saba, a sophomore in his third seniors, finished a credible sixth in the Class A year on the varsity, for a 28-7 record, a first at' Sectionals. Saratoga and three seconds and a fourth at 112 The junior varsity, coached by Carl Freitag, By Stephen A. S111ith several Voorheesville team mem pounds in other tourneys, and Tom Dobert, a won II and lost three dual meets. The freshman bers due to another school The Voorheesville boys track senior who won 20 of his 29 matches and finished team, coached by John DeMeo, was 8-2. ,- activity. Despite the missing team opened .its season Saturday, first in the Fort Plain tournament. Do bert also members the Blackbirds were still The booster club also announced that it will competing in the Colonial Council was given an award as the most improved able to compete in the freshman hold its own summer wrestling camp at BCHS in meet. The meet consisted mostly wrestler. Bill Plunkett, a senior, received the 400-meter relay, freshman sprint, July. Many Bethlehem wrest1e1s ·participate in. of relays b,ecause of the absence of Coaches Award. a. distance medley and the shot put other mat programs during the •.•off' seasons. and discus competitions. Eric Brown, a ninth grader, was cited as the Nat Boyntoiz THE HOME TEAM In the freshman 400 relay the Blackbirds placed first with Todd VanWormer, Kevin Davis, Dave place in (he freshman sprint relay was Rob Ransford, running three fourth in the discus throw with DeAngelis and Paul Novack. with Novack. (200 meters), quarters of a mile was John Kane, Collins threw and a last Voorheesville settled for second DeAngelis, (100 meters), Van Decatur, and running one mile minute substitution, Matt Bates. Wormer (100 meters) and Billy was the fleet-footed junior cross The Blackbirds get down to Coons ( 400 meters). country standout Chuck Rogers. serious business this week against By Tom Kuck Voorheesville also won the two In the shot put Voorheesville Scharmont. Broker Manager WE CAN and-a-half-mile medley relay. took fourth place with Rich Kane, In Voorheesville The Spotlight is Running the quarter rpile was CharlieCollinsand Mike Murnane sold at Voorheesville Pharmacy and CHANGE shooting. The Birds also took Stev.,arts Who's Retiring? 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After a dismal 3-15 record last Bethlehem Volunteer Amb~lance Service was founded 30 years season, Ravena baseball coach Date Time Department or Unit Event or Type Call ago to meet the emergency medical needs of the three hamlets. Gary Vanderzee is looking for an Besides emergency calls, the Service transports people to and from upward reversal with the return of March 27 4:35a.m. New Salem Fire Dept. Vehicle Accident the hospital when there is no other way for them. Last year the many varsity holdovers and the Mar_ch 27 4:35a.m. Voorheesville Vol Amb. Vehicle Accident' ambulance answered 357 emergency calls. addition of talented players f~om March 27 8:13p.m. Voorheesville Vol. Amb. Personal Accident The day time seems to be hit the hardest. If you can help-if only last year's J V level. MarCh 28 4:JO a.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency for a few short hours every third week-please contact one of the Ma~ch. 28 6:18a.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency The player that Vanderzee feels following persons: Lt. Janet Burns, Glenmont, 462-3537; Lt. Kathy is the key to a good seasoh lS John March 28 3:00p.m. Bethlehem Vol. Amb. Medical Emergency March 28 3:38p.m. Onesquethaw Vol. Amb. Respirato_ry Distt"ess Wheeler, South Bethlehem, 767-3383; Lt. Herb Parisi, Selkirk, 767- Waddingham, catcher and top 9037; or any member of the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance' hitter on last year's club. Other Mar'ch 28 7:10p.m. Bethlehem VoL Amb. Personal Accident March 28 9:48p.m. Slingerlands Fire Dept. Structure Fire Service. returners include seniors ·Chris 9:48p.m. Delrriar Rescue Squad Fire Stand By Peterson, Jim Rafferty. Scott March 28. March 28' 10:50 p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Fire Fighters Corner welcomes items of interest to fire arid rescue Houghtaling, Brian Stumbaugh March 2rf 8:16a.m. Bethlehem Vol. Amb. Medical Emergency . volunteers. Call Connie Parisi at 767-9037 or send i'!formation to RD and juniors Larry Rivers and Don March 29 il:52 a.m. Delmar Rescue Squad ·Medical Emergency 3, Box 1053, Selkirk, 12158. · ' Keyer. March29 3:02p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical ~merg~ncy Moving up from last year's JV March 29 7:37p.m. S~lkirk Fire Dept. Grass Fire Maj. Boys - Kevin O'Brien- are Andy Casale, Ken and Rich Mar~h "i9 7:37p.m .. Bethlehem Vol. Amb. Fire Stand By 211, 584. I Losee, Vern Schermerhorn, Tim March 30 6:21a.m. Voorheesville Vol. Amb. Respiratory Distress STAR Penk, .. Russ , McBride, Sc.ott March 30 8:19a.m. belmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Maj. Girls- Amy Aylward- Biernacki and Jeff Boehm. Matt BowlERs 190, 516. Helen Fedele-202: March 30 9:31a.m. Delmar Fire Dept. Bush Fire ,.J~ .. N Hannah, . wh.o transfered to March 30. 10:26 a.m: ·selkirk Fife Dept. Car Fire Jr. Boys - Steve O'B~ien-224, .I ~avena~ ~~unds, o~t the hneup. . March 3Q 2:52p.m. Slingerlands Fire Dept. Bush Fire Bowling honors for the week of 539. Mike Peters-196, 489,__. ,; Vanderzee feels that his junior March 30 10:30 p.m. ·Bethlehem VoL Amb. Medical Emergency March 30, 1096 at Del Lanes in Jr. Girls- Christy Shult;,s-179, March 30 · 10:50 p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency dqminated team will becompetiti,ve Delmar, go to: 459. • • I with other teams during the March 31 11:05 a.m. Elsmere Fire Dept. Structure Fire . Sr. Cit. Men- Art Smith-247, Prep Boys- Sean Hoogka~p' season. It will be up to a hard March 31 11:05 a.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Fire Stand By March 31 11:05 a.m. Delmar Fire Dept. Structure Fire Henry Dorr-560. ( 4 Game Series) 151,440. Mike Aylward-186, 498. throwing pitching staff of Rivers, R Winchell-500. Keyer and McBride to keep men March 31 11:34 a.m. Voorheesville Vol. Amb. Respiratory Distress Prep Girls -Robin Crocker off the bases and get the ball over March 31 11:55 a.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Heart Attack Sr. Cit. Women - Betty ! 56. Melissa Novak-177. Emily 1 the plate. Last year's pitchers gave April! 6:32p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Dascher-215. Mineau-177, 432. ''" · 0 up numerous walks that contributed April I 8:06p.m. Voorheesville VoL Amb. Heart AttaCk Men - Matt Ochsner-289, Bantam Boys- Mike Stefanik- to a losing streak that lasted most April! 10:08 p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Personal Accident Butch Walton-675. (4Game Ser 112, 312. Bill Sircht-121. of the seaSon. April I 10:58 p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Personal Accident ies) Matt Ochsner-1009. Apr:il2 6:30a.m. Voorheesville VoL Amb. Respiratory Distress Bantam Girls Andrea The factoqhat Vanderzee feels April2 11:03 a.m. Bethlehem Vol. Amb. Personal Accident Women - Hellen Bellanger- Kachadorian-120, 339. ·Ama·nda is improved is defense, which April 2 3:22p.m. De!mar Rescue Squad Vehicle Accident 243, Karen Carpinello-605. Watt-116, 319. should cut down on the unearned April2 6:13p.m. Delmar Rescue Squad Respiratory Distr~ss runs scored and in turn reduce the ainourl't ..of· offense needeO. Vanderzee·· SeeS ciffens.ive output aS· the'•·· main . we·akness. ·He A BIG TRIPLE! I 0<, • • attributes last year's nose-·dive Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance Service is in a dangerous· into' ·the COioriial council-cellar to Nautilus-Aerobics-Racquetball situation. With dwindling numbers of volunteers to staff the (Including Court-time: For 2 months) too many unearfled runs while the ambulance, there is a fear among the current members of losing the offense didn't provide enough ambulance service during the day-time hours. The m·ain reason ~or runs to close the gap. the loss of volunteers is working-wives and people taking part-time A $213. VALUE FOR jobs. In Selkirk The Spotlight is sold at ONLY $69! THAT'S RIGHT! Convenient, Bum by's Deli a'nd This problem is felt worst in South Bethlehem. Presently there is only one member to take daytime calls, with II permanent members A 68% DISCOUNT! RIGHT AGAIN! IT CAN'T Craft:\· General Store BE EQUALLED ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE NEW W.W. Crannel Lumber Co. CAPITAL DISTRICT! CALL NOW: 439-2778 DELMAR ATHLETIC CLUB Gl BILL Building and The RIGHT Choice! Excellent pay for one weekend a month and two weeks each year._ Remodeling Headquarters Free training, possible $2,000 cash bonus Or up to $5,040 for the new We Sell Quality G/ Bill and many other benefits. If you are between 17 and .34. to Western Pine .... include High School Juniors and from 2" to 24" wide, 1/2" to 2" thick Seniors, consider the opportunities the New York Army National Guard Main St. has to offer tor a part~time job. For 765-2377 Voorheesville This Sl)ring, more information. call (518) 474- 7634, (518) 465-1608 NEW YORK 1.1;1'•'1=; cover all your -- .. bases. · GOOD SELECTION OF USED SAABS Spring is the perfect time to get your lawn and garden in shape. And your local I Ianda Power Equipment dealer is the perfect place to start. . It's Spring Training Week Aprill7 through Apnl 'Zl, 1986. USED CARS And your llonc\a dealer has quite a lineup to show you. ' - Allllonda Power Equipn1ent features an advanced Honda four<;troke engine that's compact, lightweight 82 Dodge Ram Charger . $ · and economical. ' V-8 Auto, 4 WO, Low Miles. • • • • • • • • •• • When it comes to pcr.ver equipment, 7 000 • Honda's got you covered. • Custom Lettering 19~~.~?~.~~. ~.~~~~~!...... $3495. Quick Delivery Spring Training Week. 81 Dodge Colt ••••••••••.•••••• $1995. TRACT()_R & EQUIPMENT CO., INC. ~BELE~A ,•••••••••, . ~X~ ~.~~~~~• ~~.~~~• 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,$2495 o Phone 72 Everett Rd. 438-4444 (abele:, ______, Albany. ~a~S~Ie~~~~e. _Pi_c~u_p ... : ...... $6900. ' , . Mon-Fri-7:30-5:30 p.m. Sat. 7:30-4:00 p.m. YARD-GARDEN-FARM AND INDUSTRIAL POWER 'EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS The Spotlight~ April9. 1986 ~PAGE 21 APPLIANCES----- MASONRY/CARPENTRY; ·steps, Oi REFRIGERATOR large GE, side chimneys, patios, porcheS, bi side-Coppertone, $120. Call sidewalks, sun decks, repairs, 439- 439-6140 after 3. CLASSIFIEDS 1593. Minimum for 1C words, 25 cents for each additional word, payable in AUTOMOTIVE ----- $3.00 advance before 1 p.m. Monday for publication Wednesday. Submit in JEWELRY ______'76 'RABBIT for parts or repair, person or by mail with check or money order to ,$350, 439-1534. · 125 Adams Street, Delmar, New York 12054 EXPERT WATCH, CLOCK AND 439..!4949' 439-4949 JEWELRY REPAIRS. Jewelry '84 COLEMAN POP-UP sleeps 6, design, appraisals,. engraving. awning, heater, many extras, . ' LeWANDA JEWELERS, INC. j' ' excellent condition, $4250, 439- Delaware Plaza, 439-9665. 25 good "laundry skills, evenings- & 5896 after 6 p.m.· BOATS FOR'~ALE: _____ RECEPTIONIST-CLERK 1-'· busy yearS of Service .. weekends, Laundromat, Glenmont professional office, all day Tues. 'I '7~" B.OBCAT, good condition, 16 FT. THOMPSON 40 HP Plaza. 436-8044. and Wed., some Fri., good mathe J} dependable transportation, best Johnson outboard, tilt trailer, matical skills, penmanship re ONE CENSUS WORKER Bethlehem LAWN/GARDEN! _ _:___ _..:.:_ o'tfer, 'Delmar 439-0399. accessories, excellent condition, quired, 439-9361 afternoon~. C_entral School District,. Elm Ave $1250 or best offer, 439-9744. '· SPRING CLEANING and summer 'e4 CONQUEST BLACK/GOLD, Estates area plus. Call B.etty Miller ' .. ' VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CHP in lawn care. Cali days 9:30 til' 4:30 14,000 'miles, 17 months left' on. immediately 439-3102. > Delffiar, various positiions. COntact· 465-3600 ask for Jean, Thank you. lease, ·will dicker. 439-0597 Elena Perri 783-1864 Ext. 246. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY -- --· .,it~ EXPERIENCED WAITRESS with SPRING CLEAN-UP· and geheral RU. 19.82 LINDY 23' long-good some cooking & cleaning WANTED: full time bah,:;'itter for RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a' lawn maintenance-, e_xperiemced, condition, $16,500. 439-3937 eves experience, M-F, · 8-3, . Sue's 18 mo. old boy. Mature, business. The ·Delta Group is 439-2317. ', .. ' . ; .' and_ weekends. Lunchette, 765-4722, after 5. responsible, salary open for right se8king .. a Regional Distr'ibutor to '82 ·HONDA NIGHTHAWK 650 person. Call 439-4462 after 5 p.m .. JESSES· COMPREHENSIVE supply retail outlets. Full training EARN $250-$270 PER WEEK work landscaping. Call Tim at 465-6457 new in 83, one adult owner, niint and supporL Investment required with cattle on Albany's Show PART TIME OR FULL TIME D.L. or ~~~056 ~f~e-~.~_P,.rry·,Jl o ... ~~ 1c. condition, 768-2864. (protected)·. 1 (800) 878-2233. Farm. Call Heath's Dairy463-1721. Movers 439-5210. ~'-. . , (nyscan) . '76 CHEVROLET NOVA excellent ·-STUDENT TO HELP with COUNTER HELP partti~a and full condition, 15,000 miles, driven one LAWN MOWERS OWN YOUR OWN JEAN-SPORTS housework 2 afternoons a week, time, Roxy United' Cleaners, winter- only, no rust, $2600, 439- WEAR, Ladies apparel, childrens, Delmar area, 439-9498. Delmar. Call 472-1366. LAWN MOWING, very reliable, 9401.- .r large size, petite, Combination WOODWORKER/HOBBIEST to LAUNDROMAT-DRY CLEANING reasonable, Ed 439-6113 after 6. • ·.,H? 3'"-fA"-; .~: ~~T>H~'',~, '76 CAPRI, red hatchback, super store,. maternity, dancewear, ac occasionally cut small Wooden ATTENDANT to work every radio/tape system, excellent cessories. Jordache, ·Chic: Lee, items to oUr specifications. Reply Sunday 8:30a.m. to 9:30p.m. Call MISCELLANEOUS !;OR SALE!!..: condition, $1350 or best offer, 439- Levi, lzod, Gitana, Tomboy, Calvin to The Spotlight, POB 100, Box 439-8190 for details. . 9J:44: Klein, Sergio Valente, Evan Pi "S", Delmar, NY 12054. CLOTHING, BOY$,' size"t6-t:f cone, Liz Claiborne, Members BABYSITTER PART TIME Delmar boots, size 5-6·. 439:3074. ·" ' ' '81 CHEVY CITATION 4 cyl. 2 dr. Only, Gasoline, Healthtex, Over LOCAL RETAIL STORE seeking home, active 3 year old, gqod pay, • - • ,< ,.,. ~ f'- ,... ') '.. --"' ~ .. ~ X TABLE,With'several hatchback, ·auto ps/pb, good 1000 others. $13,300 to $24,900 part-time salesperson, 20-30 hrs 5 afternoons per week, non 4' 10' H.o·.· Trains, tol brakes/tires, new muffler, $1850, inventory, training, fixtures, grand per wk, base pay + commission. smoker, 439-6735. remote··cCmtrolleC(c~ll details, 463'8S16. '· •·' . '' · .. · 439-2.159. opening, etc. Can open 15days. Contact Jerry at 439-6203. ' ' Mr. Loughlin (612) 888-6555. , LABORER: must be hard working ' '78 CAPRICE CLASSIC mechan- ' SEAMSTRESS to do alterations and dependable, good pay, start DINING ROOM SET, excellent ically sound, dependable, stereo, condition, $700;-3 ·tables; $350:-~ OWN & OPERATE CANDY and ' repairs for Delmar Dry immediately. Concord Tree 439- 439-1534. ----- .... __ _ extras, 439-7214. Cleaners. Must own machine.. 7365. ,,, ~ confection vending route, your area; pleasant business. High Attractive price rate compensation. '14. DATSUN 610 WAGON low PRESSERS FULL TIME good pay, AIR coNDITioNERs' :r '66oo' profit items. Start part-time. Age, 439-8190. BTU's and 1 1'0;600. BTU's, 439c mileage, automatic, 1 owner, $550, Roxy United Cleaners, Delmar. experience not important. $2475 5048. ,; 'C Q. ''' ·lJ>,-, 765-432.9_. PHLEBOTOMIST, experienced, Phone 472-1366. to $4950 investment.· Write, . . • . '" t-:.-: ·.-~ one temporary PT,'one permanent WARDS WASHER &-DRVER,,one.. 1974 WINNEBAG024' class A Owatonna Vendor's Exchange, FT. Variety of. duties, billing a CHRISTIAN HOUSEKEEPERS year old, ni(>tor hOme. 56,000 miles, sleeps $40,0:.m=>9q.portra.icri~:;;') Box 411, Owatonna, MN 55060. must. Call Alice, 439-5451. has FT cleaning _positions-r $25; redwood picnic table, $SO; michelin tires, 6,!1J:a(C~Q~nerator, Include phone number. (nyscan) · available. Call 449-7241. nautical table:•$20; ·twin•bed.wl.\iiil< many extras, nice. Asking $13,500, WANT TO BE SELF-EMPLOYED? START YOUR OWN BUSINESS frame,' "$to;- vinyl' .cchaitiJO$·lO;k 439C'6522. We speci81ize in helping serous --.,.- Pressure Wash Systems: Call439- tricycle_;'$5; :toddlers t.oysl,,$5\1439" w individuals to obtain Dealer, 0731 .. •d ~ i"'cyj,!tf'H)~ :1-·p·-)j b1Eq WANTED older pu truck. Caii439- 3471 eves. and ask for John. HOI>!E IMPRO.VEMENT --...,.... Distributorship,. and Fgt_nchise !'· 1"- . -~ • j. ;~--! '' • '' - 0T93'~·v'e'nings. ·-- '" ~~ ...10- opportunity information. A one QUALITY CARPENTRY . WORK RCA 19" COLORTRAC .~ELE,. DATSUN 210 WAGON 5 speed, time registration fee of $15 is custom sun decks. Compare VISION with remote control. AM/FM~~£assette, radials, more! DANCE------ required (refundable). A.D.N. estimates, 439-1534. Excellent condition;' $150,' 439-' • 1370. • ) 'f''. $2500,'439-4138. YOUNG 55 FEMALE beginner Consultants, Box 100, W. Clark sville, NY 14786. (nyscan) PORCH REPAIRS and decks, . ' ROOF• RACK GM fits all full size square dancer needs a male roofing, remodeling, masonry, RETAIL DISPLAY CASES, ~~w, partner. If interested call459-9040 wagons, all accessories, 436-0279. CARPENTER FT, qualified and painting. Expert work, free 48" X 53" X .18", glas~. sliding'· ~..... -. mornings 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. . carpenter capable of framing and estimates, insured, 861-6763 .. doors on fronL Call 283-4668, '80 CHE:VY Z-28, auto, PB/PS/PW, all trim for custom homes. Call m_any ...9Xffas, 56K miles, excellent GENERAL CARPENTRY services; FOR SALE: Girls 24" 3 speed bike, - DOG GROOMING---- after7-p.m:;Bill Weber439-5919or. condition, $7000, 439-5467. remodeling & repairs, inside or excellent condition, child's desk,·' DOG GROOMING & BOARDING Fred Weber 439-4300. out. Rick 765-2402. 439-7549 after 6 p.m. · · · MOTORCYCLE road and trailer, Pet supplies, dog food. Marjem LOCAL WOMAN'S CLOTHING under 6000 miles, excellent Kennels, 767-9718. STORE seeking a serious pari time !; • • . . . . . c ... '- • condition, $225 or best offer, 439------,...,------· employee 20 hours per week. : Wildwood Adult Services wtll soon open a .. communtty -·' 9744. FIREWOOD--~----- · Interested in someone who enjoys residence for neurologically impaired .adults in, Detmar.·.We .l seek .qualified, dedicated candidates for the·. fol-lowing'. · ~. It's A Snap! FIREWOOD Buy now at low price working with people. Please call: J for next season, split & delivered & . 439-5845 and leave message. positions: • Residence Mgr. (FT) • Case Manager (PT) •. To Run A • Asst. Residence Mgrs. (FT) • PsycholOgiSt (PT)' !; ?tr._ •;.! t Classified Ad In stacked, full chord $75., face CLEANING WOMAN $4 per hr, • Resident Counselors (FT & PT) • ·Nurse·(PT) -- ,._.~ ~ The Spotlight chord $30., 439-1380. Fridays, Glenmont, 436-6181. • Aec. Th.erapist (P.J) ·I: •• Wildwood is a progressive agency committed to ~excellence: ~ ~--'$3,00 For 10 Words FOUND (EOE) Our salaries are competitive. If you want to_be part .or a. --tl --. dynamic team, committed to quality and excellence: WE WANT ' MATURE BLACK & WHITE Day Shifts Ava!lable TO HEAR FROM YOU.'Send resumes to: ... BA~Y~t~ING ------RABBIT found on Adriance Lane a.m. to , p.m. M-F 1 30 · Coordinator of Residential Service, Latham Circle·M~li."Sulie BABYSIJTER NEEDED for one near Kenwood Ave. Owner call 9:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. M-F 406 A, Lalham, N.Y. 12110. . .. child,-four days a week in my 439-0945 after 4 p.m. McDONALD'S OF DELMAR ...... GuHder·Jand home, expenence GARDENING______132 Delaware Ave. 439-2250 needed. Call 482-3478 evenings. Ask for Joe $35. MANURE PER PICK UP .._____ ;,;;;_~_ ... h LEGAL NOTICE -..,.,.--:=- LEGAL NOTICE_...... ,__,,"·_.,..,...,,;';;,.-:,;~ ~;,,• R_fiSPONSIBLE WOMAN TO TRUCK load, delivered, 768-2805. CARE for 2 preschoolers M-F day ot April, 1986 at. Z;J_O p:mf.to·!~ ,'\ 1 C" mornings, 7:_15-12:15, $75 week, HOME GARDENS rototilled Troy LANDSCAPE CREW NOTICE OF PUBLIC consid!!r amending the, Traffic Ordi,-,_ . ~ 'f Bill way, reasonable. Dick Everleth HEARING nonce of the Town "Of B~thleh'em '1n n'j'y Slingerlands home, 439-4291. LEADER NOnCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ., 439-1450. the foll6wing respect.···" lt. . : Should have Plant & Board of Appeals of the Town of I. By Amending ARTICLE it, Section.~ ELM ESTATES PARENTS seeking Bethlehem, Albany County, New HELP WANTED ----- Landscape Construction 1, Maximum Speed limits, para· Ft childcare. Must be willing and York will hold a public hearing on graph (c) Thirty (30) miles per hOOr is .. .,, ! r able to devote attention to an Experience Wednesday, April 16, 1986, atB:OO ATTENDANT, mature, reliable, hereby established as ~he maximum- aCtive one year old. Reply to The CALL 439-4820 p.m., at the Town Offices, 445 Dela speed at which vehicles may proceed Spotlight, Box "C", POB 100, ware Avenue, Delmar, New York to on or along the following hig'hwOys tOke action on application of Mr. and in the Town of Bethlehe'm,- Albany· · Delmar, N.Y 12054. Mrs. Glenn Garver, Greenleaf Drive, '-~ ··'·· ' County, N.Y. by adding the following ,., Delmar, New York 12054 for a Var BABYSI'TTING days, my home, new sections as follows: iance from Article VUI, Percentage of 74. Monroe Avenue-~- for its experienced-Mom and AN, FT/PT, GE SALE KIT- $4 lot Occupancy, of the Bethlehem entire length (of the po-rtioli located 439-1902. ·., ' . Town Zoning Ordinance, for permis within the Town of Bethlehem). sion for on addition to premises, 75. Bridge Street - for its entire BABYSITTING my Delmar home Kit includes ... Greenleaf Drive, Elsmere, Town of length (of the portion located within • 4 Street Signs Bethlehem. the Town of Bethlehem). near.. by-pass, reasonable, 439- Charles B. FriHs • Information Booklet 76. Pine Street - for its entire 2317. Chairman length, located in North Bethlehem. • 60 Receipt Forms Board of Appeals BABYSITTING Delmar home, 77. Arch Avenue -for its entire • 200 Price Stickers (April 9, 1986) length. quality child care, 2 years & up, 15 78. Front Street - for its entire Inventory Sheets years professional early childhood · • 2 length. ~ o I Discount Coupon worth $1.50 NOTICE OF PUBLIC All interested persons and citi:z:ens education experience. Starts June HEARING ON PROPOSED 1st, 439-1727. will hove an opportunity to be heard for leftover FOR SALE classified AMENDMENT TO at the said hearing. THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE BATHROOMS ______ad in The Spotlight BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF TOWN OF BETHlEHEM THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM CAROlYN M. LYONS BATHROOMS NEED WORK? NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot a TOWN CLERK Dirty joints? Loose tile? Leaks KIT FOR SALE AT THE SPOTUGHT public hearing will be held by the Dated: March 26, 1986 when showering? Call Fred, 462- 125 Adams St., Delmar, N.y. 12054 Town Board of the Town of Bethle April 5, 1986 1256. 439-4949 hem at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, N.Y. on the 23rd PAGE 22- April9, 1986- The Spotlight .' ' Canada and Vermont, Pine GfOve,:; THE FIRST MAP OF NEW YORK PIANO TUNING AND REPAIR - estates or just one piece. Taylor & extra, $875 +, 797-3377. Vadney 47_2"9183. Box 255, Lakeville, NY 14480.' STATE,1779 displayed by New Tom Thompson, qualified tech • , 2 BR APARTMENT, spacious York Metrop_olitan Library repro nician, reasonable rates. 459- rooms & yard, $490, including heat CAPE COD DENNISPORT 2-3 2765. • duced on parchment 28 X 40 t•'l.-· &'hot water, call 439-8737. bedrooms, walk to ocean, 877- depicting Historic Forts, Roads, 5633. Villages, hundreds of our first 3 BR TOWNHOUSE in Delmar, ROOFING & SIDING--- settlers' names Limited offering. modern, A/C, washer/dryer, pool CAPE COD, N. TRURO, house-· $10 ~Ius $3 postageand handling. VANGUARD ROOFING CO. - and tefnnis courts in development, keeping, sleeps 6, two min. walk:to· Historic Plans &.Deeds, Box 544, Specializing/ in • roofing. Fully $800 per month, 439-6722. _ , beach. Bay views, 5/31-6/21; 9/6- -~ IJ - Grand lsland;'NY 14072. (n'yscan)- insur,e~. r~ferences. Call James S. 0ct $350 week, 6/28-8/2 $550 Staats. 76J-2712 .• week, (in season '2 week rilntal)' HA.LF 'PRICEIL ui'rge flashing REAL ESTATE FOR SALE-·- 439-6095.. ,,. ' arrow signs '$299! Lighted, non-· 1 HOYT AVENUE off Kenwood n·ear by-pass, 4/12/86, 10-3. 3 STEEL BUILDIIIIGS (QUONSET arrow $279! Non lighted $229! Free SPECIAL SERVICES--'---· MOBILE HOMES _____;__; ~ "~"~ ?.l letters! Warranty. Only few left this I ' & STRAIGHTWALL) must sacrifice. TYPISl; resumes, letters, reports, VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE •I" flo'> price! See locally, Factory: 32 X 50, 40 X 82,50 X 120 up to 50% '84 MOTORHOME excellent etc. Efficient and-inexpensive. Call and Flea Market, June 14th and 1_(800)423:0Hl3, ~nytime. (n\cscan) off. Never erected ... Can deliver condition, 17,000 miles, &ie:soo•' 439-46~:i. ) ' 15th, Ballston Spa, NY. Booth immediately. Calli (800) 423-0052 firm, 439-0812 evenings. ..J ..... '--' B,IKE Schl"i'J. ,boy~ lOs peed: go_od space available in ··downtown Allsteel, Inc: (oyscan): , TYPING letters, reports,, mailings, , ..~ ..... ' _· -~. ! (' • 9pn,di,tii:>n: $69,9,[ Q~~\· ?ff.er, 465-. businesS distriCt, speCial-antique ' ' resurri9S, etc. ·promPt. & reliable, . VOORHEESVILLE-CLASSIC 713.2 after 6 p.m .•. , .,, section. ContacfJoh nStanislowsky REALTY WANTED----;,-,,.;:;,":;:"' , • \ ;! II'-, I .: •' '"' ·•- ' 439-005.8. , ' 885-8389 or Eleanor Dillon 885-. RANCH 3 bed rms, 1:-\\ ba. Sunny LIVING ROOM ,2,-couches,;··2 6627. ' family rm. 1h acre· lot. Finished FORMER LONG-TIME QELMARl DELMAR jljiNITARY CLEANI;RS 1 c~a:~ r~;,~CAff~~ &:.en~.- tables, _b ,+ I':N Base_me·nt, pJcture_sque Helderberg R.ESIDENT seeksf~rmshed gr()uQd , se.rying ':the Tri-Village are~ fo~ _ t:v., dinette set, 439-7214. , ,,_ '· , 106 FERNBANK'April12th, 9 to 11; Mountains o8cked' irlgr6Ui:Jd poOl, flOor air conditioned 'apar~m~jit:JQ~ 1110r~ than_f9.Ye~rs. 768-290~.-. ,, two cars, fur 6457 or 439-6056 afterl;l)..; '.5 p.m_,_,. RUSTPROOFING, -. New car COME ONlf. COME ALL -P-~-;:-~:-~"-~--:-L-::-..-~--·_z,.,~_"..,·_·,.o~::::::::::::::: i ~~e2~~9if u~arantee. $200. T.A.c.s.. REAL· EsT ATE, .,, HUGE SALE SEWING, quality alterations Cl .F. d ARO.~TION,Xpu~g 1qouP.Ie. with 1 Moving - Many different things on mending, bridal parties, Mary439;. r · A§§ I IE § _ m.~.S~.' .~?:.) ptf~~~~~-i~he·s·. iO gi_ve: 9418. Barb, 439-3709.. . .. - Furniture, Kitchen and De.corative ite1111~~~ newborn a secure future w1th loving ~,fa.m~ly., 4~,tr)stly. "legal,', ------,-,.-'----'-~" _R_E_A_L,..,E_S_T_A_T"'"E_F_O;...R_R~E_,.N-_-T"'"·~-===· "SEE YOU T.HERE- IT'S UNBELIEVABU;!c~-'\~ c6rifidentiat' ·Call'"collect anytime TA)( PREPARI\TION --"'""":~~ 93 Font· Grove Road, Slingerlands · (M~~,;'1¢1t2'629: 1 (rl'yst~ri)' t · "-,; BETT.ERTAXRETURNS, pr'epared $375 ALL UTILITIES, livin·g room, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1986 ; 0 .... ,... ,?idE·T :J!f; F~ ~-,-r"- .v.. ·P =-- bedroom, kifchen, · bath, non'- A~Q.P,l)q.\Ne ~,,anxto·ust'f._1rwi-shldo.n carefully and- 'accuratelY· guaran- smoker, business person, Delmar 9-3 NO EARLY BIRDS s~~~~tou 1 iltv!>_s, lp,ve an<;t~oqr homec\ teed. F. Curley 767-2918. area.-Repf/toThe Spotlight, POB· wi.t(l;(a.nJ;>~i)<;ltij.,M_!!di.cale)('pens~s,t ST:LAWRENCERIVERCRUI.SES: 100, B. ox "L", De.l_m_ ar, .NY 12054. paid. LegaL ConfidentiaL Please·. • . , , call collect (516) 783-.5483. Romanticcities~·the'Wo'ild'fambus· APARTMENT .1 'and 2 1bedrbom, (ny'sciin_l .1/tFfrlilU(, ' ": 'f <' 1000' , ISlands,. the-. remarkable' heated. Slingerlands,- $360-$425: no 1('-n ,0 ., f"'JO!H"JI International Seaway and locks, pets, le PIANO-TUNING----- PIANOS. TUNED & REPAIRED,. A MOST TEMPTING BUY Michael T. Lamkin, Registered,. Craftsman". Piano Technicians Guild, 272~7902: ·- .-· . . - . THE PIANO WORKSHOP tuning, repair, reconditioning, rebuilding. Pianos bought and sold. Key tops recove~ed. '447-5885. ELEGANCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP abound in this Victorian home. Stained glass, carved oak staircase~·~·~~~~~:~-jll .DELMAR floors, parlor, living room, formal dining room, 5 apartment, 6 to 8 bedrooms. Located in the Village of ·2 FAMILY this is truly a rare find in mint condition! $185,000. Alum. sided, LR, DR, IDEAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - Positive lnvi)stment · opportunity awaits the astute buyer of this 150 acre farm·with 1(~ ,i. 1885 sq. It Townhouse Kit,: 2 Brms. & Bath, mile road frontage, open level 18nd, and mountain views of the' each flat ? ~·Garage. *-Luxurious suburban living-call for detail~ Berkshires/Catskills from anywhere on the property. 10Q ye'\r:pld All apr~~\; .o~cl. Sep * Offered at $99,500 farmhouse and dairy barn on premises. Call for details... , " . · Calf Karin Dagneau . NEW OFFICE NOW OPEN IN RAVENA -·., " • • arate . v .. maces. Now Bringing the same quality of service and personal integrity that has rentin~ $350-$325. No led the Greene County market for over 12 years. ·· ~ c~~- ~ leases. PAGANO ' "-. $93,500. REAL ESTATE Ontu~21 Rte. 9W 439-9921 m m , Ravena, N.Y. Owner-Broker WEBER VIncent Realty 756-2144 439-9692 The Spotligh_t- April9, 1986- PAGE 23 1 .... _ ...... ,._J.,-,__.,..... ,._...,_,.. ... _____ ,_~ .... ,..-~ ...... -----~-- ...... _._ ..,_.__.,._.,.1 private. Burial will be in the Funeral Home, Albany. Burial car and its occupants, police ~ " Wildwood.. Cemetary in Salamanca. was in Evergreen Cemetery, located the vehicle on Delaware. S a Iem, · N . y . ~ Ave., head.ing toward the city.'_..... ObiTUARiEs ' The vehicle was halted '·in response to the police ·Siretl/ but Rildred Irish Pursuit ends i~ arrest the driver took off as the officers· Hildred Girvin i;ish, 78, of Delmar died April6 ilt St. Peter's Bethlehem police. Monday approached, Halligan said. The Anthony J. Genovesi Arrangements were by Reilly suspect reached speeds of 70 miles II and Son Funeral Home in Hospital, Albany. morning arrested two Albany Anthony J. Genovesi, 54, of teenagers on felony charges of an hour in the attempt to elude ' Voorheesville. Burial will be in the Slingerlands died March 30 in Born in Albany, she was a second degree attempted burglary police, he added. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Hamilton, Ont., after being longtime resident of Delmar. She after following the car the two The two were arraigned before Colonie. stricken with a heart attack. was a retired receptionist for the were in through several Beth Town Justice Peter C. Wenger, Detroit Supply Company in Iehem and Albany neighbor Born in Albany, Genovesi lived and were remanded to the Albany in Italy with "his grandparents Olive Ortwine Fenton Albany. hoods. Bethlehem Police Lt. County Jail pending a Survivors include her husband, Frederick Halligan said he and until he was 15. Olive Ortwine Fenton, 78, of bail application. George L. Irish; a daughter, Mrs. Sgt. Joseph Sleurs apprehended ·Genovesi was an electrician Slingerlands died April 5 at St. Peter's -Hospice after a long Edward (Sandra) Seim of Voor- the pair after the car they were in with the International Brotherhood heesville; a son, Kenneth G. Irish hit a fire hydrant on Teunis St. in illness. of Electrical Workers for 22 years. of· Cheshire, Conn.; a sister, Albany. He served in the army during the Driver hurt, charged She was born in Salamanca, Dorthea Pinchin; a brother, The names of the two !?-year Korean conflict. N.Y. John C. Datri, 36, of Selkirk Arthur Girvin, and five grand- olds were withheld by police faces a misdemeanor charge of He was a communicant, usher, She was a high school English children. because they are eligible for driving while intoxicated after an and a member of the Men's teacher at Colonie and Albany Arrangements were by Edmund , youthful offender status. accident Thursday evening that Association at St. Matthew's night school, in upstate New . J.C. Dascher Sons Funeral In addition to the burglary sent him to Albany Medical Church in Voorheesville. York, and in Fairfax Va. Home, Albany. Burial was m charge, one youth also was ticket Center Hospital, according to Survivors include his wife Mary Memory's Garden, C_olonie. ed for unauthorized Use Or a Bethlehem police reports., A Fama GenOvesi; a daughter, She is a member of the Class of motor vehicle, unlicensed opera hospital spokesman s8.id. Datri Pamela Genovesi of Slingerlands; 1929 at Syracuse University. tion o(a motor vehicle a·nd failure was treated arid released. two sons, VictOr Genovesi and Eva Clark to comply with a lawful order Sh<; leaves her husband, Dr. Police said.. Da~~i. ~as south: Salvatore Genovesi, both of Eva L. Miller Clark, 89, of from police. bound on South Albany Rd. Slingerlands; his parents, Salvatore William N. Fenton; a daughter, Elizabeth F. Snyder of Homer; Glenmont died March 30 at Policesaid that shortly befo;e about 7:30 p.in'. wherthis vehicl~' and Venera Genovesi of Slinger Albany Medical Center. II a.m. they received a 9all from a went off the right sid{of the.r<)ad, lands; two sisters, Marie GrassuCci two sons, Douglas B. Fenton of .Homer and Dr. John William She was a housewife and the resident of Lyons Ave. in Delmar struck ·some signj)'6sts·, hipp.ed' · ~. r and Agnes Cieero, both of 1 Fenton II of Malden Bridge; and wife of the late Alvah, W. Clark. who said she had found the pair onto the· highWa)r_,ftOd'tll_i!n' Ski'd:.." " Slingerlands; and a brother, on her property when she drove in ded off the left side of the' road.: .. . five grandchildren. She leaves a daughter, Carolyn Joseph Genovesi of Slingerlands. her driveway and that, afier they Datri, who the~ tePOr('Silid waS , · --· He iS:fJ8.Iso survived by several Arrangements are being handled Rose of Delmar. left, had discovered a door to the alone in the C~f·~ \\I~S 1 tak.e~.t:o. the'~.;r_, by Meyers Funeral Home in aunts;'lJ.ncles, ·cousins, nieces and Arrangements were by the house had been pried open. hospital by the" Delmar ·~;ire , ·rr ·rr ·; ' ~-_, j_ 'f j ~" nephews. Delmar, and the funeral will·be ,Edmund J.S. Dasch~r Sons Provided with a description of the Uepartinef!t .. , ' ~5sc'!~r;~ql;l~~--·~··· ~~~·, 1 11 ACCOUNTING • PRATT VAIL BUSINESS'• DIRECTORY LANDSCAPING ASSOCIATES '• Tax & Business Support your HORTICULTURE Consultants local advertisers ./' ·UNLIMITED.- -- : 206 Delaware Ave ·-·- LANDSCAPING:)ZGVII.' Delmar, N.Y. 12054 ~ - - ,..:;.~: - ' ~ 439-0761 CARPEN!IIY CONSTRUCTION HOME IMPROVEMENT_ ,,.... "'.:" .....~. ;,r· ..,, FLORIST C• Computerized Accounting, . " 1,' ,:__ ."'t•. Des1gnt ' :~,!~.....-!'~~. -;:.... • . .-...__ - ~'1 • ':Bookkeeping, Income Tax, Robert B. Miller & $ons - " ------Mamtenance,. . • & Estate Planning Functions 1 General Col)traCtors, Inc. . T.E.C. Assoc. Contracting , • Individual. Partnership & GANLEY~ Cmistruction , For the best workmanship in HORTICULTURE Building/Remodeling , · Corporation Income Tax BUIL:DING · ·· ' ·: . ~ . 1 Return Preparation bathrooms. kitchens, porches, ' UNLIMITED All phases of construction "A Complete Professional ; • Small & Medium Size additions, painting, or papering & REMODELING •·· •' ,~.: ';1# FLORIST Free Estimates Insured ServicEi" Business Ac.counting at reasonable prices call R.B. • Exterior & Interior _:'·~·t'"~'";;t. . Miller & Sons-25 BRIAN HERRINGTON ~• • Payroll/Sales Tax Return yrs. exp. Renovation - 439·2990 449-1011 767-2004· ' . i & Functions • Additions & Remodeling '~~:rf.J FLOWERS ,• Journals. Ledgers, Work ' FOR ALL • Carp~ntry/Repairs Papers Maintained . • Bathrooms & Kitchens ·I OCCASIONS Other Offices: ..... • Drywall & Metai Studs 'I HOUSEKEEPING Clifton Park 371-3311 The - Teleflora - •' • Desi·Jn & Layout ~\ Colonie 869-8428 'i Ginger Herrington ·:~""1 Hucklebucks QUALITY WORK AT CHRISTIAN HOUSEKEEPERS \?."' .- ! 1548 Delaware Ave. CLEANING SERVICE •'i'• Bulldmg Co ntracos t r 'REASONABLE PRICES 1":":' - • APPLIANCES 439-8693 • Residential & Commerc1al Estimates Given ~ - Full Renovations • Reasonable Rates ~ 439-2024 ...... The Lawn APPLIANCE SERVICE BY: - Custom Carpentry - Home Improvements FREE EST/MATESI/ Mechanic -Decks 449-7241 WAYS ELECTRICAl RJRN. REPAIR/REFIN. -- All Types of Landscaping Bob·449-2B53, Tom·449·8335 •Mowing• Maintenance Furniture, Inc. Brett·458·2918, aft. 5 p.m. . •Spring Cleaning. ' Route 9W Ravena, N.Y. GINSBURG ELECTRIC Heritage W~odworkl:l INTERIOR DECORATING _ Tel. 756-9232 All Residential Work •Tree Work l Specializing in Antiques j DAVE JEWELL Furniture ··Tv· Appliances CARPET CARE large or Small { and fine woodworking ! Free Estimates _- Insured Sales & Service FREE ESTIMATES Fully Insured • Guaranteed Restoret•UR~::!~~:efinished l (518) 439-4066 For All Your Custom Furn1ture • Designed, Bu1lt , "My Prices Won't Shock You" Cleaning Needs It's BOB PULFER - 439-5742 Beautiful 459-4702 m;~ Delmar Janitorial ~----~·~4~39~-~61~6~5 ' WINDOWS ' ·By Barbara "Wi>irlpuo/ From·hi•ed Tah Care 439,8157 l'l •· Service CmiJ:r, •· Draperies Will imde'r price anyonel/ Commercial • Residential FINANCE------·-- Drapery Alterations Carpet Cleaning Specialists GLASS----- · Bedspreads • Dependable quality Floor Stipping Your fabric or mine work . . , BICYCLES·----- Re-waxing • Flood Work • Insured... .i> ., '$ ' Complete Janitorial FINANCIAL COUNSELING 872.0897 BROKEN • Weekly lawn c~re Bonded and Insured ·charles c. Noll, CFP FREE Estimates • All kinds ot'c!eanup MEYERS BICYCLE 16 Fernbank Ave. WINDOW ~' 439-7670 and much, much more! ~- · Sates-Service -·- LANDSCAPING~-- ~-~ New and Used CONSTRUCTION • planning TORN FOREVER -Sllnger1ands, NY 439-5966 • investments SCREEN? GREEN E.L.K. BUILDERS INC. HASLAM TREE • insurance Let Us Fix-Em/ lANDSCAPING • Custom Design~.· 869-0740 • r I . ' • taxes SERVICE • Additions Anytime BLACKTOPPING--- • Decks _ Rog~r. mith Genetal Landscapil'fl iilllllliiffiiliiilillllimliilndBIIfl • New Lawns 46 Linda Court, Delmar • Shrub Installation 340 Delaware Ave., Delmar 439-2807 Lawn Malnlenai"'CS Programs :BLACKTOP i FLOOR SANDING·_--- 439-9385 Spring Cleanups Chris Bulnes I paving by Seedirig · 5 ~ I · • ·spot Construction" =~c. Macri & Sons § FLOOR SANDING HOME IMPROVEMENT- • Lawn Det!iatching Complete & Driveways 5 Bathroom Remodeling REFINISHING Free Estimates-Fully lnsur6d Parking Lots 5= High Quality Work & Other 5 Professional Service for Over 439-9702 Patios Construction Needs 3 Generations ·--Complete § 465-1774-463-6196 Commercial • Residential -· • Tenn-is Courts • RESTORATION • STAIRS Also· Seal Coating • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD § HENRIKSON • Wood Floors Installed Free Estimates a LANDSCAPING • Backhoe Work M&P FLOOR Thanks to )OU ... -": ... Call Delmar IJi; • Drainage System· SANDING, INC. it works ... • Patios·Retaining Walls : . 439'7801 a forALLOFUS UniAdWay0 • Dcck~·Walks-Drivcways 439-4059 189A Unionville Rd. Fulfr lnsurl'd-Fret>.EI'Iimau•s Feura Bush - 1;;;~11111111111111111111110111111111' 768-2842 lPAGE 24- April 9, 1986- The Spotlight within 1200 feet of an elementary for the HospitaL Sheila Fuller, location near the Glenmont Ele-,.. .• , !.. school. Robert Ruslander and Marjory mentary School. : I' Susan Lackner O'Brien indicated that they felt the If you are a concerned parent or Vox. is· open to all readers for letters in good taste on School Board should not get Glenmont resident, I urge you to attend the matters of public interest. Letters longer than involved in the issue. It is interest public hearing on April 15 at Pop 300 words are subject to editing and all letters ing to note that Mrs. Fuller and Town Hall. A large turnout will be should be typed and double-spaced. if Mrs. O'Brien were the only board an effective indicator of the com possible. Letters must inc(ude phone numbers; ilames will be Concerns heightened • . members who did qot question the munity's feelings on the issue. withheld on request. Deadline is the Friday b~fore publiCation. Editor, The Spotlight: developers; At the Bethlehem Central George M. Kaufman As has been the case with ~ther Board of Education meeting April Concerned Citizens of Bethlehem meetings with the developers, 2, members of the school board jeopardize the safety of our cOncerns of parents for their Glenmont Taking chances voted against issuing a position children. children's safety were heightened Editor, The Spotlight: statement on the location of the at the April2meeting. We learned proposed Northeast Psycl).iatric Barbershop returns Once again the Bethlehem Cen This is a town where the plan that a percentage of the hospital Hospital by a margin of 4 to 3. We tral Board of Education has ning board is concerned with regu patients would be involuntary An "Evening of Barbershop feel it ~is important for you to shoWn its insensitivity to the con lating what style facade can be put clients and those who are unable Harmony," featuring the Electric know how your elected school cerns of Glenmont students and on a building on Delaware Ave. to pay for their own treatment. City Chorus, will be presented to officials dealt with this issue. their parents. This was evidenced Yet the location of a facility which Psychiatric staff confirmed that benefit the Epilepsy Association by their not taking a position on ' requires interior courtyards, locked On behalf of concerned parents the majority of patients, in volun of the Capital District on April 19 the proposed psychiatric hospitaL doors and other security measures and residents, particularly those tary status, could leave the facility at Bethlehem . Central High The school board is guilty of fail is being treated as .routine. This is in the Glenmont area, I would like unaccompanied at will. The School, beginning at 8 p.m. ing to protect \he safety of the stu also a town where a McDonald's to thank board members Barbara ·developers, when questioned by The State Streeters and the dents at the Glenmont schooL drive-up window was rejected Coon, Bernard Harvith and Cha Mr. Harvith, if something more Shady Lane Four will be among It seems incredible that this because of the traffic hazard it rles Reeves for their concern and secure than an eight foot fence guest quartets to perform during jnstitution would be located 1200 posed! I would have no objection support. After listening to our would be appropriate, indicated the evening. to other commercial uses, stores, concerns and questioning the feet from an elementary school. that they were not flexible on this Tickets are available for $4 and No one-not the developers, not offices, light industry, but this developers, these board members item. When questioned about hospital is not in the same cate indicated that they were not satis $5 at all Community Box Offices Dr. Alan Kraft, not Sheila Fuller their contingency plan if a patient or by calling 447-5800. -can gua::-antee that there will be gory. It is disappointing that the fied with regard to the security escapes from the facility, a top no harmfd incidents in the years school board couldn't see the issue and the safety of our children level psychiatric official said that to come, but are willing to take overall picture. At times their in the Glenmont School. I invite up to 20 members of the hospital Access program their chances with our children. concerns do not seem to include these board members, as individ staff would leave the hospital and "Disability: From Awareness to ·The developers talk about secur all the residents of the school uals, to join us on April I 5 in drive around in their personal veh Access" will be discussed by Sally ity, but what security measures district! expressing our concerns to the icles looking for the patient. Morehouse and Mary Garrett at 7 can be en(orced with people who Planning board at the public Police would not be notified p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the are there voluntarily? I resent the I hope the Planning Board is hearing. unless hospital staff determined Delmar Presbyterian Church. The implication that anyone opposed more willing to consider the con The remaining four school that the patient was Suicidal or · program is being sponsored by the to this fa'cility believes in the cerns and safety of Glenmont board members vot.ed against homicidal. These and similar church's women's association to myths about the mentally ill. I children. There are appropriate issuing a position statement. responses from the developers and raise public consciousness of the would suggest that anyone in locations for this type of facility, Velma Cousins indicated that she psychiatric staff are the basis for problems that handicapped people favor of this facility is willing to but it should not be constructed was not opposed to the location our opposition to the facilities' face daily. All are welcome. ·-·· , ' ...--BUSINESS DIRECTORY-·~ ''· ·, lANDSCAPiNG ,7 ·:. 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The Spotlight: Editor, The Spotlight: that meets a multitud·e of needs for pro.fessionafsfrom outside, citing D letters tn good taste on matters of public mterest To the insinuations. snide The Bethlehem Soccer Club a child. \ several teachers as examples. it r op1 Letters ·tonger than 300 cited several sports in which BC words are subject to ed1l· asides and offhanded intended would like to clarify the club's For those childrtirl. that do have mg and all letters should be typed and insults that have been present in philosophy, policies and history the desire and skill for a more teams had won championslujJs or double-spaced If posstble Letters must mclude p'lor.E: numbers names wtll be Nat Boynton's last two "sports" y.rhich were incorrectly stated in competitive soccer experience the had been consistent- winners, wtthHeld on request Oeadlme ts the Fnday articles, ·I would like to plead Nat Boynton's article in the April club participates 1n· the Capital including several Coached by before pubilcatton · guilty along with many other 2 issue of The Spotlight. District Youth Soccer League. those teachers. coaches in this community. As The philosophy of the club is Contrary to- Mr. Boynton's The writer has had a long having coached at the varsity level tllat soccer is a medium which assertion, the club does not allow association with youth sports at the h~gh school and for eight makes a contribution to the teams to remain together year programs, including seven years On 'winning' years. in the Bethlehem Soccer healthy development of a child. after year. For example, the roster in boys baseball that embraced Club my basic philosphy was As a sound, developmental of the Under 12 team in Mr. five league championships, two Editor, The Spotlight: present in both areas that ·Mr. activity soccer offers boys· and Boynton's article changed three regional championships and one I have been appalled by the last Boynton found so repulsive. girls a chance to enhance their life times last year. Competitive team that went to the state two articles on Bethlehem sports I'm guilty of putting all players' skills through involvement in tryouts fort he team were held last championship final game before written by Nat Boynton. The arti value as individuals ahead of their competitive play, team play and spring, in the fall, and again for losing by a 2-0 score. That would cles have shown a gross. lack of value as athletes. Each person's skill development. The board of the indoor winter program. The be hard to do without knowing understanding of the "winning" self-esteem and growth as an directors and the other parents of rosters of all the Bethlehem something about the physical, aspects of youthful competition in individual, as w~ll as ·being a the club consider a winning child Soccer Club's teams are open at mental and psychological makeup sports. productive 'team player is of to be a child who enjoys the game the beginning of each season. Any of youngsters, their needs, their The article about BCHS teams upmost importance. ... of soccer and competes to the child is welcome to try out for his handling ofpressure and parental was replete with prejudicial com I'm guilty of teaching sports- utmost of his ability. . . . age group's team. This past relationships, not to mention 16 ments, such as the statement manship and taking pride in Competitive play, whether in weekend over 150 children tried years of newspaper coverage of inferring that an &rt teacher coUld playing well_ as opposed to thelntraClubrecreationalprogram out for the club's spring travel high school sports. Furthermore, never coach soccer, or that win winning at any cost. Winning is or on one of the club's travel teams. this writer is glad to. see that the ning was not a goal of high school always the aim, but the agony-of teams. allows a ·child the As a club providing a high present publisher ofthis new.}pajJer coaches. defeat is eased by the knowledge opportunity to excel by striving to quality athletic program to has continued to sponsor teams in The article on the Bethlehem you gave it your best shot and do the very best he can. The club Bethlehemforovereightyears, we three youth athletic programs. Soccer Clubs' "Snarks" was filled your value as a person has not believesthatthemostvaluablegift take particular exception to Mr. Our attention has been c(llled to with erroneous and misleading diminished. a coach_ can give a child is a feeling Boynton's assertiOn that the club two technical errors in the" soccer statements. For example, many of of success based on hard work. has been made up of losers that story, neither of which detracted I'm guilty of coaching by have lost almost every game. It our players have attended camps pointing out what was done right Team play develops a child's from the positive thrust of the ·by national and international and praising positive improvement, a b 1.!. 1ty to re 1y on an d trust ot h er was also disappointing to see The article, specifically citing the 'ld 1 h d Spotlight feature a team that had growth and community contri experts, both in Delmar and at not by berating or attempting to c hI ren. soccer, correct y coac e , camps throughout the country; intimidate or embarrass players prov1'd es an environment· f or played in a CDYSL. B division bution of the soccer club and the · d · · league. Bethlehem had A division pareflls who volunteer time and and the Club has shown growth who have made mista~es. No one I earmng an pract1cmg cooper- every year since its inception, with feels worse about a goal missed or atwn.. · T earn p 1ay a 1so teac h es teams in the Under 14 Boys, energy. .ld bl d h · h Under16BoysandUnder16Girls most of the players and the par a shot not stopped than the player c hI ren to en t ear strengt s l regret any misconceptions iri ents indicating the benefit they making the error. w1t· h t h e strengt h s o f ot h er Leagues. These t~ams played very the articles and will correct any have received from the exper~ence. I'm guilty of encouraging my children to play effectively well and held their own with the factual errors in the reporting. together. better clubs in the CDYSL It NAB I suggest that before berating players to have other interests would also be accurate to point well-accepted and "winning" ath besides sports - becoming good Skill development and practice out that the Bethlehem Soccer Thanks for kindness letic and educational concepts, students, playing musical instru- provide a child with discrete Club has won several divisional Mr. B. should do a little research, ments, participating in plays and opportunities to master new skills. titles over the years, had Editor, The Spotlight: not only about biological and student government. Sports can A major part of a coach's job is to numerous players qualify for I would like to thank the people mental development of youth, but continue to be enjoyed as a part of provide the encouragement and regional and state select teams, of Delmar and the vicinity, and about the importance of good a well-rounded life.style long after praise for children trying difficult and has had a few players each especially the priests and Rosary sportsmanship, athletic competi school days are gone. Professional tasks and doing those hard tasks year attend college on soccer Society for their kindness -~lt the tion, and perhaps_ moSt important, athletes are few and they will with all .the effort at their scholarships. time of the loss of my husband, •· the meaning of feeling good about emerge regardless of the coach. command. William Morlock. yourself. Every __ child playing We would like to invite Mr. ·h- ~ - - d. - f th In the_ -lntraClub recreat1'on sports .shouldc-play to win and T. ere are ozens o you Boynton to get to know all of us Marguerite Morlock coaches in Bethlehem ·that can program these principles are better. feel like a winner-regardless of Elsmere the score. plead guilty to these things and my employed in a competitive hope is that they will continue to environment for children to tearn Bill Silverman, President guide and care for persons before basic soccer skills and haye an Bethlehem Soccer Club Teenager found positions, for when they do, the enjoyable season playing soccer. George D. Tilroe A Delmar 14-year-old who·was boys and girls are the winners. Practices are optional. A recrea- Co-Founder/ Former President .tional parent coach is expected to Nat Boynton replies: reported missing last Tuesday make Practice enjoyable, chal George and Connie Tilroe are morning (April I) was located the Bethlehem Soccer Club Connie Tilroe following day at a friend's hours in lenging and skill buildin~. Each among the founders and moving Delmar Delmar Connecticut, according to Beth child plays at least one half of a spirits of the Bethlehem Soccer lehem police. game. The club keeps no scores of Club, which has had enthusiastic games. The IntraClub recreational support from this newspaper from The call to police headquarters ~------1 program has no standings, or the the beginning. Hence it is reporting the girl's disappearance won· and lost record for any team. dismaying to see the content and activated the ~ommunity Alert 1 intent ofthe articles mi~inteipreted. Network,. which makes use of ! · ·SPRING The Bethlehem Soccer Club automated telephone dialing I I firmly believes that a child must There was no suggestion, implied ·or otherwise, that high devices and recorded messages to have a positive experience to alert area residents when someone school coaches do not emphasize 1 acquire a love for the game and is· reported missing. The network TONfC l winning. The article on BC sports desire to go on to ·more is operated by Automated Com criticized the administration policy L~~N MOWER T~NE U~ I competitive play. This desire is munjcations, Inc., in Schenec I Bnng 1n anv brand mower 1n for a spnng 1 tady, and its use in Albany County 1 tune up- LAWN BOY-TORO-HONDA I is fina·nced by the county. Under Community Alert Net ISEARS-ARIENS-.BRIGGS & STRATTON I work procedures, when local I TECUMSAH I police re·ceive a report of a missing person, a description and infer- . ( Replace Spark Plug-Clean Mower. mation about !he disappearance 1Check IQnitib~ System-Replace Air Filter can be relayed to the Schenectady I • Clean and Adjust Carburetor company, which then prepares a I • Drain Flush and Refill Crankcase recorded message to be played I • Sharpen and Balance Blade CAN FEET CAUSE BACK PROBLEMS? over the telephone. Using a grid I • Test Run Engine and Check Drive System If you're having a problem with The leg may not be shorter from ~ap, police can specify in which your back, it might surprise you to ·a structural point of view. But sectors of their community the I FREE .- SHARPEN BLADE ....,. FREE learn that poor foot function may when you measure the distance automated calls should be made. be causing it. Poor foot function from a point on the upper leg to the The message asks that anyone I OPEN 88 SPECIAL can also be the culprit in hip pain, ground, the leg with the flattened I 7 . 8 THRU having information about the stiff neck, knee problems and other foot is shorter than the other leg. missing person contact local I DAYS 4/30 aggravations. The body tries to compensate for Sometimes an abnormal short this by tilting the pelvis -or bending police. L___ FACTORY_!RAINED M!:CHA'N~C~ _ _:_, ening of one legs develops. This the spine. Or maybe you'll move can happen when one of your feet the longer leg out to the side when Thief hits car wash flattens- out, dropping the ankle you walk, putting stress on your A thief or thieves broke into the A. Phillips Hardware .... ·closer' to the ground. You can hips and knees. Bethlehem Auto Laundry on Rt. imagine what this does to the rest The only way to be sure your feet 9W and pried open a· change of your body. It throws it out of are functioning properly is to have machine there, taking $800 in 292 Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 465-8861 kilter. them examined by your podiatrist. coins and bills, according to 235 Delaware Ave., Delmar, N.Y. 439-9943 "Think of a table with one leg ••••• Betitlehem police reports. The Osborne Corners, Altamont, N.Y. 861-5364 shorter than the others. Or think of From the office of· a li.ouse that isn't •;plumb" level. theft was reported Sunday. The 281 Sand Creek Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 438-2484 Dr. Joseph Manzi, Podiatrist That can cause lots of structurai owner of the car wash to~d police Rt 9, Clifton Park, N.'(. 163 Delaware Ave., Delmar 371~9500 problems. 439'0423 it would cost $2,500 to replace the damaged coin machine, according t6 the report. PAGE 26- April 9, 1986- The Spotlight A senior van trip to Bethlehem Central High School for the Stage 700 production of Marne has been scheduled for April I 0. The program will begin at 8 p.m. On April 16 the senior van will travel to Thatchers for lunch. Pickups will begin at 11:30 a.m. For reservations call 439-5770, between 9 and 1 I a.m. on weekdays. • A free blood pressure clinic will be held at Bethlehem Town Hall on Aprill5, from 10 a.m. until2 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. M eister-Harris The senior van will make a tfip Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Meister Bethlehem Central High School, to the Town Squire Shopping of Delmar have announced the is studying nursing at Russell Sage Center in Glenmont, on Thursday, engagement of their daughter, College, Troy. Her fiance, a grad April 10. A van ride to the Michele Pauline, to James uate of Lowville Academy, is serv Delaware Plaza is available to Edward Harris, son of Mr. and ing as a nuclear operator in the senior citizens in the northern part Mrs. Francis R. Harris of Low U.S. Navy. of town on Monday, April 14: .ville, N.Y. A wedding is being planned for Call439-5770 for reservations . The bride-to-be, a graduate of the summer of 1987. Wenda Beck and Mark Collien Musicians at library Top BC students Steven Cortright, Joyce Shen, Classical guitari~t Joan_Mullen Dinner served James McFerran, Portia Wu, will present a program of The -;_;~men's guild of the Gregory Hearn and Ellen Hed Beck-Co/lien international music for guitar and Onesquethaw Reformed Church, derman were selected by the staff voice with soprano Corine Salon Mrs. Barbara Beck of Delmar m nursing. Her fiance, also a Tarrytown Rd., Feura Bush, will and student senate' of Bethlehem and the Albany Classical Guitar has announced the engagement of graduate of Bethlehem Central serve a chicken and biscuit dinner Central High School for the "Stu· her daughter, Wenda Suzanne, to High School, is a former staff Quartet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, on Saturday, April 19, at 4:30, 1 dent of the Month" awards, pres- _ April20, at the Bethlehem Public Mark Allen Collien,.son of Shir- photographer for The Spotlight: 5:30 and 6:30p.m. ented by the Bethlehem ElkS Library. ley and Robert Collien of Gear- He holds a bachelor's degree in For $6, $2.50 or $1 reservations Lodge 223 for February, March gia, formerly of Ddmar. Wenda is photography from the Rochester The program will include call 768-261 L and ApriL th~·'ilailgl\ter of )ames· Beck of Institute of Technology and is Elizabethan lute songs, Spanish Alba:ny.~;u ' ·- · . working as a video consultant in and Brazilian folk songs and a -~~~~b}~~e-;to.:.~e:, ~ gr~actUaie o( or Roc_hester. rec~ntly transcribed work of Scott Bethlehem ·central High School, A September wedding 1s Joplin for four guitars .. planS to graduate from the State planned. Joan Mullen has been teaching University College at Plattsburgh classical guitar for 18 years. She this May with a bachelor's degree recently performed in master Pictures at exhibition classes in Spain, and in 1982 Exercise for elderly The majority of the art work performed for Andre Segovia in exhibited at the Rensselaerville his home. She teaches guitar at the "Exercise and the Elderly," a College of St. Rose, workshop filmed at the Delmar Institute's Isaac Asimov seminar Athletic Club, will be broadcast this summer will come from Group plan activities Bethlehem Central students. The today (April 9) at 10 a.m. and 6 for after senior ball p.m. overt he Bethlehem ChanneL works were chosen from entries to the Institute's "Last Humans Art Bethlehem Central High School Dr. Stuart Erner, a specialist in Competition," and will be exhi seniors and their parents are weight control and proper bited July 15 through 31 at the invited meet in, the high school exercise, and Dr. Eugene Callender, Rensselaerville Institute. library on April 15 at 7:30p.m. to Community director of the New York State plan after-the ball activities. Office of the Aging, will BC art teacher Jeanette Walsh demonstrate proper exercise tech coordinated the school district's The actiVities, including tennis, Comer niques for the elderly. entries. The student artists chosen volleyball, swimming, music, include: Margot Downs, who was dancing and breakfast, will be "We're trying to dispel the myth awarded third prize; David held at the Elm Avenue Park on that people, when they reach a Frank, Alan Krathaus, Kimberly May 31, from I a.m. to 6 a.m., certain age, should be relegated to Massenfeld, Lisa Pauly, Glenn following the senior ball at the the rocking chair, "Said' Callender. Rukwid, Amy Seegal and Tom Thruway House on May 30, from "We want to help them to keep lynn Yacone, all of whom received 9 p.m. to I a.m. • > mentally and physically alert." Chairmen of the after-the-ball honorable mention; and Greg Mama The 53-minute progfam is part Burns, Vanessa Mellom, John activities are Dr. and Mrs. Albert of an effort by the New York State Petherbridge, Cheri West and Apicelli, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stage 700 will present the musical Mame" at 8 Office of the Aging to encourage Caroline Westergren, whose works Einhorn, and Dr. and Mrs. p.m. on April 11 and 12 at Bethlehem Central exercise and proper diet. were accepted for exhibit. Robert Rosenblatt. High School. Students in the high school choir will join Allison Holsinger as Mame, Margaret McCarthy Photogtaphy Beauty Horticulture Unlimited Florist Personalized wedding services, as Vera, Marne's best friend. Daniel Kerness, highest quality, Fresh and Silk Richard L.. Baldwin Pho Clntra Electrolysis tography, Glenmont. Weddings, Eric Stilan and Melissa Lewis will also star. 4 Normanskill Blvd. (Across Flowers. Satisfaction guar anteed. 154-B Delaware Ave .. Portraits. 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A locally owned family business for 35 years Will state aid Fully Insured { help teachers? 768-2429 I Page 1 We also carry vinyl insulated replacement windows INSTALLATION FIN (FOR NEW CONSTRUcnON) All CORNERS OF WINDOW FRAME AND GLASS FRAMES ARE REINFORCED WITH RUGGED VALOX INSERTS TWO PYLE DRAFT STOPS :t> ' c lz m BAR FOR -(:3 LOWERING I C tj;~~-- SASH ',_,.Ill ' 1'-l FUU 'CJ ONE INCH Ul INFIIIl.ATED * New Scotland gets SECUR•. ITY ·;__+--{..J GLASS ,*' LOCK- ( o. · TWn PANES IJJ OF GLASS 'basic cable' (STANDARD) Page~ BC board ducks hospital fight Page 3 .The circus returns! Page 1 W.R. DOMERMUTH & SONS Up a tree Page3 .· :·: ·:· :·. :· :·· 28- April 9, 1986- The ~potlight --·---- T April 9, 1986 . The weekly newspaper . serving the towns. of T Bethlehem and NewScotland·. · 1986 , . From ages past 'With this ring' By Anna D. Law . book. After being blessed they The presenting of the wedding became . part of the wedding bands is an expressive way of ceremony. Wedding saying tO each other and to the At that time brides wore their world that this IS a total rings on either hand; sometimes commitment. wearing the ring on the right hand vows for It is believed that as far back as during the engagement and then the cave dwellers, man wove cords switching it to the left hand for the of reeds with which he bound wedding. church, himself to his wife's waist in order The Greeks believed a link to make their spirits one. existed b~tween the ring finger One of the early valUes attached and the human heart, theorizing to the ring was eternity, without that one vein ran directly to the for life beginning ind with but end. Rings heart. This may account for the were frequently endowed with eniagenient and wedding rings By Rev. Clark S. Callender opportunity for you tb join with adding touche~ that are uniquely supern~tural power. Perhaps being worn on the left hand. .. You may have heard it said that several ·other couples planning their own. I frequently give some of this feeling remains in our marriage to go through a series of present day sense of Linity. In two of the most important couples copies of vows {hat other discussions together, which most many cultures two people. would· decisions of your life are your couples have worked through, not regard themselves married choice of vocation and your couples find enriching and fun. and there are workbooks available without the giving and receiving relational choice. The effect of Your first meeting with the to help a c.ouple decide what is of ririgs. It-is also symbolic of true your satisfaction in your·chosen _pastor is usuallY a get-acquainted important, and how to include it love as twin or double loops fit field of work is fairly obvious, but sessio·n, for even if the pastor may_ in their service. together forming one unit. the decision on your part as to know you, he or she may not be Basically, since the marriage During the Greek and Roman whether or not you will marry, acquainted with your fiance'. indicates a fairly traditional The earliest metal finger rings eras, gold rings could be worn and who ::o·u marry, Will also Most couples meet four or five approach to life, the service itself date back to the tombs of ancient only by those who owned profoundly change your life, "for times with the pastor. Should be recognizable to your Egypt, approximately 1800-2000 property. Later all free citizens better or worse." Most pastors discuss the friends. and family. Adding B.C. They were of pure gold, could wear them, and their rings massive and often had the name or When you have found the following areas with you: scripture readings, favorite were often inscribed with blessings. passages, special 111:USic, a candle the litle Of the person insCribed on "right" person and you want to get • The spiritual significance of Romantic recognition is given lighting ceremony (and the two them. However, the first wedding married, you still have many marriage. to the diamonds at the time of shall become one), or memorizing rings may have been made of iro·n choices ahead of you. You could Emperor Carigula's reign 10 ·o Religious faith of the couple. one's vows are some of the most or adamant, a very hard metallic go to a justice of the peace ·who Rom~ However, at that time • .The mea·ning of the marriage. common modifications of the stone used by Prometheous. The will perform the necessary diamonds were scarce and were ceremony. service. If you plan to write your iron symbolized endurance and ceremony, and there will be very used chiefly to adorn chalices, own service, go over with your _adamant represented harmony. little in the way of preparation. • Money matters: robes ar ·crosses. According to Christian tradition, Most couples, however, choose to pastor what is acceptable, for • Sexual·relationships. rings were placed upon the Open • .JHJ \ be married within a church. there is a wide range in what (Turn to Page 12) • Occupations, and whether different pastors are comfortable Sometimes it is family pressures the wife is working. that cause a couple to. seek a with, and it may take several church wedding. but most of the • Relationships with relatives. revisions before you and the . The Jacksons time the couple makes the • Where -the couple will live. pastor are in agreement. If two different religious decision on its own. • Birth con~rol and family traditions are involved, you might There is usually a lot of planning, and desire for children want to include what is meaningful preparation for a church wedding, by both. to you from each tradition, and if and at one time or other a couple • D)'namic emotional forces. you are close to both pastors, then will wonder aloud why they chose • Fflmily backgrounds. there IS a fairly common to ·go through all.the complexities occurrence of two pastors joihtly of choosing bridesmaids, ushers, • Relationships with old friends. performing the ceremony. dress and flowers when they could In addition, the pastor is have eloped! But in the end,~most usually willing to discuss the A lot of people have been couples agree that they really wedding service with possible previously married and now wish enjoyed the experience and that options that would make the to be married again. In the case of they are glad they got married in service more your own. A lot of death of a sPouse, there is no the church. couples are now writing patt or all religious prohibition, but in some Nine out often pastors insist oh of their wedding ceremony, as well churches, a marriage_that has not meeting with the couple ahead of as choosing special music or been annulled is grounds for the tirrie for more than just planning passages which they may want to pastor to refuse to marry a couple. the ceremony. Why? Because read. -This puts many divorced couples most pastors CARE about the Many couples are interested in in a quandary. Either they must go future happiriess of the couple. making the service ''their own" by through the annulment procedure Almost half of the people married writing their own wedding service. (most commonly found in the today are unhappy with their One of the first questions they Roman Catholic Church). or they relationship. This is not to say that have is, .. What is ti.ecessary in the may choose "to be married by a all o_f them are contemplating service?" I believe that the basic pastor from a non-Catholic divorce; rather it is an indication marriage vow should be in there, Church. A careful soul-searching ·that a large percentage of couples with acceptable modifications, is indicated. I urge people to try to are struggling with difficulties be·cause that is the essence of what reconcile these differences with with which they may .need help, m-arriage is, "for better, for w·orse, their priest or with a church family and discussion ·with a qualified in sickness and in health, to love service counselor. If this fails to pastor ~efor'e marriag<; can help and to cherish, till death." A lot of bring satisfaction, most Protestant July 16, 1938 prevent some of this distress in couples are concer:ned with the pas tots will be willing to talk to a Florence (Flossie) and Bob Jackson, Delmar. The Delmar marriage. vow "until death do us part." My couple and are willing to re"marry Reformed Church was the site of their wedding July 16, 1938. them if they are satisfied that the So let's say you deci~e to have a response is that ~nless a vow is Gilbert Drake, of D.A. Bennett, played the viola at their wedding divorced individual is not getting church wedding. What should you taken 'to give your all to -a and Evelyn K. (Bennett) Drake was maid of honor. The wedding do? First, contact the pastor early. marriage, a lifetime commitment, himself or herself into the same dress was made by ·the bride's mother, and worn again by the Six months In advance of the then we tend to look for a way out kind of situation. Jacksons'twin daughters at their we(ldings. "It was a really happy wedding is helpful to the pastor in during difficult times. Following your happy day, give day, and exciting with 400 of our friends and-relatives there," helping you to get your choice of Most churches have a basic consideration to a six-months Flossie said. "There were so many cameras and_my uncle h;id one date, as well as t~ set a series of order of service for the marriage, c"heck-up- with your pastor if of the first moving cameras s·o everyone watched him in meetings witll y\ou and ~0-ttr and most couples are interested in amazement" (Turii" to Page II) fiance'. This may,al~a• •cfPen an follOwing that basic fOrmat, while . ' A couple plans a wedding and makes it their own By Lorraine C. Smith taken care of, so will Joe and providing the guests with a view of unf~ir that JOe couldn't include expenses per person. ~he had to Claudia. the bridal couple. any of his friends, so they set· a limit. "'You· two better be When Claudia DeFrate and sure," she warned. They decided Joseph Tiberia decided to get How did they begin? Since they Who to invite? Joe came from a considered a less. lavish reception, shared the Roman Catholic faith, large ltalian·family. A minimu,m perhaps cocktails and hors on dinner for the 150 guests. It married, not only were they wasn't perfect, but it was their best marking the cornerstone for their the first choice :__ the setting_ - of I 00 relatives, who by tradition d'oeuvres, or champagne and came easily. Claudia- no longer and choice, would have to be cake. But they had all been. to solution: with many friends life together, they were also uninvi.ted but a more meaningful deciding to stage perhaps the lived in the same parish of her included. With no extended events where hungry gues~s made childhood, but Joe's hometown celebration for evt:ryOne who did largest event of their liveS. They attend. would have to discuss what kind church, St. Patrick's, a center for of wedding it would be, how large, community. life in Ravena, is Their first choice of a caterer where to have it, wh'eri to schedule "really beautiful inside," and did not seem ~o be working out. it, who ~o invite, what flowers to would do just fine, The caterer had been consulted order, who to take photographs, Next. What kind of ceremony? from a friend's rec-ommendation what to wear, what music to play, How large a wedding party? · on the basis of a smaller party what words to say - all offering Claudia felt that she had grown given. With a 150 guest list, the opportunities to agree and apart_ from some or- her close caterer see_med to lack the dis'!gree, to yield and compromise, friends in school, and an experience, to require too much to decide toge~her. A perfect test argument on dress colors elimin advice: "How much of this ... of their relationship, all for one ated another choice for bridesmaid, Where can we get that ... How special day. so she asked Joe's sister-:-in-law to many of these do you think we'll accompany her. Joe wanted to need .... " Mrs. De Frate realized They found what millions of that most of the details would still othercot.::ples have before them include -his brother, a cousin, and be "sitting on my shoulder." She that plar,nii-Ig a wedding can be a best 'friend so he would have a wanted io be able to relax and many things, from joy to tedium. best man and two ushers. enjoy the day too. "The ideas come easily, but When? The day of the week was Admitting that they had made a working out the details is a lot of a given: Claudia nad always mistake (with the advantage of work,'' says Claudia. "Taking care thought a Friday night wedding early planning, it wasn't too late to of everything that became would be a wonderful way to correct) they requested the necessary, making all the details begin a weekend. She loved the services of the larger, more come together, was tedious and idea of fall colors, or winter established Kay's Catering of time consuming." velvets, and so eliminated the idea of warm weather months. Because Albany. Not·only did this. caterer When Claudia's mother would Joe's sister, a college student, offer. a check list for everything remind her. of an appointment fOr would be out of school in May from tablecloths and napkins to the invitations, or for a .dress pleasant days, perhaps tulips for choices of wine, he provided a fitting or whatever, Claudia flowers - the first Friday after complete statement of expenses would occasionally balk: "Do I semester's end be.came the wedding two days after their review. And have to do this? Do we have to date, May 23, 1986. he just happened to be catering a think about·this ~gain?" wedding at the same place the next ·And her mother's prodding Claudia's mother, Mary-June· day, so he arranged for the costs of guidance: "To have the wedding DeF rate, assist~d with the reception table and chair rental to be shared you wa'TI't, yesr,· you do" plans. Not only would she be between the two parties. Sometimes the decision making, paying for it, as is· customary, as For music at the reception, Joe discussions for different parts of well as being something she and Claudia had heard the group the church ceremony, for example, wanted to do for her only child, Horizon o~er a year ago and caused disagreements that were but she was adept at organization booked them immediately. The settled but not without some hurt and taking care of details. And it Horizon had a large repertoire, feelings. But certain things. were facilitated the planning to "bounce family, Claudia's list consisted of for an awkward occasion. Then with many selections geared to fun, even exciting: when envision ideas" back and forth. · 50 long-time friends. With that they confronted the domino wedding fare. They also play ing their decisions becoming part Mrs. De Frate had recently been off-balance guest list, here were effect, if one is. invited, ten more according to "what they see in the of the wedding day, Claudia to a special ·occasion ai ·the sorpe problenls. The three sat would have to be too. crowd"so Joe and Claudia looked would find herself saying, "This is Bethlehem Terrace and considered down together and considered Meanwhile, Mrs. De Frate was ..... what we'll·do!" it ideal for a reception. A three .other. arrangements. It seemed coming up with an estimate of -- (futn to Page 10) Most of the work is done now. level open space arrangement, it The relatives, the friends, all the featured planters of greenery, a guests will be able to share in the stone fireplace and a recessed bar. joy that Friday evening in May, to She could visualize one level for have fun, to celebrate: and with dancing, one fOr the wedding cake almost all but last minute details and the third level always gAPER_ MILL Delaware Plaza 43g..1823 ~:!~~ 239 Delaware Ave., Delmar Directly (Kross from Dunkin' Donuts Let us help you with your wedding flowers from the church to the Our specialist can design a bouquet from the most traditional to the most exotic The way you want - at the price you can· afford . FREE CONSULTATION 1 Call for appointment 439-0971 Our other· loco/ion!>· · - . • · - • • . I J :, . I I I ~ I I \ ' J il '- l \ ~ I ) :lrl II By Lorraine C. Smith to slip- was missing. Meanwhile, so he had hitched a .ride with ihe When bride-to-be Laurel Pacelli back at the rehearsal, the three neighbors as they backed out of got caught in a ·torrential year-old ringbearer sreamed "NO!" their driveway. Laurel was left downpour the week before her he wasn1 going to walk down th.at behind. Eighteen attendants in the wedding, she didn't suspect it aisle. bridal party, five hundred guesis, would be the first in a series of Wedding Day morning, John an~ the bride was left behind. mishaps that threatened to ruin had tracked The Yellow Bag down Luckily, one of the visiting her wedding day. but his mother wouldn't let him go relatives still hadn't left, so Laurel By the eve of the wedding, near the house: "It's bad luck to asked him to drive her to the Laurel was being treated for see the bride before the wedding," church. Except that Cousin Jim she quoted the Old Wive's Tale. had 'never driven a car with power bronchitis. Besides· that, she 1 couldn't find The Yellow Bag! All John sent an usher with The brakes before. Recalled Laurel of week long, while getting sick, and. Yellow Bag over to Laurel. It was the ride: "I thought I was going to preparing for the wedding, she intact -thank goodness for small get whiplash -start, stop, start, had been moving her belongings ·favors. • stop. It was awful." to the apartment where the Time for the services to begin. "I had so wanted everything to Laurel's mother went ahead to the newlyweds would be living. Now be just so. And nothing seemed to church. Laurel would go next with that she was collecting her bridal be going right. By this time, I gown, veil, her freshly polished her father ·who would be giving thought, 'This is ridiculous.' !just her away. Laurel was ready, but short boots, makeup, jewelry, wanted to say, 'Dad, give us the couldn't find her dad. Anywhere. hairspray ... she realized that The check,. it's not too late for us to Apparently, he didn't know he Yellow Bag - with all her elope.''' underwear, all new from stockings was bringing Laurel to the church,. Did all this really happen, April could chronicle these events after 4, 1970, the day intended to be the all these years if they didn't?" most memorable for their lifetime? John and Laurel Cahill laugh The Cahills continue. More together now, with their two sons, mishaps. Laurel father had the high school student taller than walked her up the aisle. But then his mom, and the middle schooler he didn't leave her side. The bride making pizza with a friend, all couldn't go to the altar: her dad teasing to see the wedding album was standing squarely on her that hardly hints of the stories train. Finally, she nudged him. within ... We're not finished! The The ceremony began, with Laurel day had just begun. 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Flossie remembers laugh about now. the car and tried to flag someone Ann Marie Powers had known Father Mansell could be there, being completely flabbergasted: "I down. There they were, Laurel-'s Father Mansell since she was a instead of kissing her new thought maybe 1 could just hold veil sWirling in the wind, calling· little girl. Young and handsome, husband,· she reached up and newspaper behind me or maybe I out. to all the guest~ as they drove Father Mansell would play his kissed ... the priest! ·could hold my hat to cover the big guitar and sing at the children's, by. stains behind me." mass each Sunday so Ann Marie And drive by they did - had some really'happy memOries That was 48 years ago for the everyone just waved back. To get of going tO, church when he was White suits, colored crepe Jacksons, 400 people attended the soffieone to stop for them, John there. Flossie and Bob Jackson finally ran into the middle of the recalled the incident of the ~olored street. Except now no one knew Even though he was now the 4 Corners cardinal's assistant in New York crepe paper. The car had been where they were going- they had decorated with the soft crepe and ithr Delmar Delmar lost the leader. City, could he make the trip to Greenwich, Conn. for her wedding lots of confetti ____.then wet down 439-1717 so that it all would stick. to Bob Plunkett in August, 1978. ~ootrry Your complete shoe repair shop Next sce_ne, 50 cars are lined up He could and he did. And when he And stick it did - to Flossie's at the railroad crossing waiting for concluded the ceremony, .. 1 white suit and Bob's. white pants, the freight train to go by. One of the guests jumps out of his car, ·Put your best foot forward and and shouts: ·.·1 know where to go," be. cqmfortable on your so they all turned around in the The .Cornells gas station with the bell clanging Wedding Day for each of the 50 cars. We can stretch any shoe for a Perfect Fit What was she thinking during and all of this? Laurel and John laugh about it now, .. We didn't have Dye any leather or fabric shoe for a Perfect Match time to think about it. It was one Gail Leonardo Sundling - Prop. incident on top of another." HOliRS: ·luc~ .. Wed .. Fri. I0-5:JO Thtll,_ till fdO Sat. 2:00 Now, 16 years later, they are able now to put it all in perspective: "'As the bride, you get so caught up into every incident, it For The Incurable becomes so important. For months it's all you talk about. But Romantic no one else places such importance on the day. The guests are all there to have a good time." Oh, and the honeymoon. John and Laurel were going to Ireland. 427B Kenwood Ave. But, of course, they never got there. The air controllers were on strike, and the couple couldn't Bridal Salon - make their connections, so they stayed in New York City for four Wedding Peignoirs !(nLaa:Ys:·~-But since Laurel was so Regal Honeymoon ·-.. ~ tired arid still so~sick, even that Lingerie ·~ turned out for the best. It was good to be qn home turf. Parasol No. voice for the vows Rentals ($10) Then there's the Clarksville August 7, 1965 resident, now having celebrated Dick and Esther Cornell of Slingerlands were married August 7, IIOIJRS: Mnn.-Sat. 10~(1 25 years of marriage, who 1965, at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. Daniel Cornell, I klm;lr·_~ mn~t c_,clu~i\'<._' lin~l-ri~.· ~htlp rdkcting c!a~~il· practically lost her voice when it Glenmont, was best man, with Vincent Rehbit and George l·kt:iliKL' & VicltlJian char1n. (tlpp•l..,.ih.' Ml·tlHldi~t ('hurch) 439-0161 came time to repeat the vows that Piazza, Delmar, serving as ushers and Ruth Ann Piazza as special day so long ago. She was bridesmaid. Anthony Cornell, Delmar, now Southtown Optical . .. so nervous, her voice became ~ owner in Ravena, was an altar boy. The bride, who had caught whisper, and her groom at the the bouquet at the Piazza's wedding, borrowed her wedding dress altar looked over to her and said: from Ruth Ann Piazza. Mrs. Cornell, now married 20 years, · "'What's the matter with you!" remembered her special day: ''I was queen for a day, the entire Nothing, she laughs now, except day, it's the only time like that in your life." for being so nervous. Traditional· and Many albums to select from, contemporary and knowledgeable sales designs with Create an enchanting garden setting for that very special day ... Living bouquets of color and fragrance ·in- baskets for tables or large containers for lawns. _ Tents adorned with greens and flowers. Partial or complete garden renovations for the occasion. Purchase or renlal availahle JOHNSON'S STATIONERS HELDERLEDGE 239 Delaware Avenue F A M Delmar, New York 12054 Picard Ryad, RD 112. A/lamoni, New York 12209 765-4102 439-8166 The Roberts Registering for gift-choices By Patricia Mitchell book," Robilotto said. "We have· a cook, she can pick out kitchen Looking for a special gift for the little bit of everything." accessories to be chosen for her bride-to-be? Something that is There are 25 brides registered shower- a practical gift. "If you personal but also something she with the Village Shop now, and are outfitting a kitchen from :1eed~? Schuyler said it increases thr.ough scratch, it burns (the money) all Try asking her - consult her the summer months. Afi brides are up." . · bridal registry. contacted when their engagement At SomeW:here in Time, crystal When a bride makes her is announced. When a bride-to-be can be registered, as well as Irish registry, she should choose items comes to Schuyler, she can take Belleek ware, Irish Tara, tea sets, that she would not buy for herself, time to look around to pick and linens, silverware, gourmet foods said Yolanda Robilotto of choose, and even come back and accessories, and decorations._ Somewhere in Time on Rt. 9W. A _several times to add more to her Robilotto also carries the Srednick register. quality item that can be used and Collection's monogrammed dinner handed down as an heirloom -----: Schuyler: will "note what is ware that is available to order. rr:ore special than the usual chosen by wedding guests and "I myself, when I buy a gift, I'll advise on what is needed. toaster and ironing board. take pains to buy something that's "It doesn't have to stop there. "If someone bought· six different," Robilotto said. "Some B;1y them something they won't champagne glasses, then we will thing special- they will think of Juy themseLves. They can start out say she needs s.ix white wine or me. Pe_ople do treasure something :ife with some nic;:e things," water glasses," Schuyler said. that they keep for many years." ·~obilotto said. If a friend calls from·Connecticut Ro.bilotto has noticed a trend ·'The more things they want, the or a distant relative from that more brides-to-be are more things people can choose," Wisconsin, Schuyler said she can registering for gifts. She remem said Eileen Schuyler, bridal help assist in choosing a g-ift over bered during the "hippy" era in the oo~sultant at the Village Shop in the phone, wrap it and have it late 1960's- when brides were not Delaware Plaza. "They feel like delivered. to the bride. that interested in receiving special September 14, 1963 babes in toyland when they first Both Somewhere in Time and gifts of heirloom quality. c :nne in here." the Village Shop can order gifts if "It's corning back. Girls are Emily and Don Roberts, Delmar, at their reception at the If a bride-to-be comes into they are not in stock. beginning to want things that are Slingerla"'Js Community United MethOdist Church, Sept. I-4, nice, family heirlooms that are 1963. Bruce Houghton of Voorheesville served as best man and S:1mewhere in Time, she can Brides-to-be register dish handed down," Robilotto said. Cheryl (Carlstrom) Houghton was a bridesmaid. Wanda Mead, che>ie anything, not just the patterns, silver, crystal, linens, traditional china, silver and kitchen accessories, lamps', woo-d Married couples today also want Delmar, and Brenda Winne, Feura Bush, were also bridesmaids, ~rys:tal. ware and some furniture at the to be happy, she continued. "The and Jim Busick, Delmar, an usher. ~'The day was gorgeous. A .. if they like something, then I'll Village Shop . need to be happy with their own family friend picked up me and my bridesmaids in a limouSine. It choice. These gifts are only things. write it down. If people come "They come to us to register was ·my first and only time. And it really made me feel People need that kind of thing -it important," Emily said. dcwn and ask what Mary Jones more of their casual needs," is security." !:ike,, 111 say let's look in the Schuyler said. If the bride likes to "I would say romanticism is returning in full flower," agreed Schuyler. However, today th~ needs of the bride are different. t;nmrwlttrr 1ln Wimr Entertaining, ethnic cooking and COUNTRY STORE microwaves is more popUlar. · - Gifts & Collectibles . FLORIST Many newlyweds live in small apartments, and Schuyler said they need practical gifts that don't - Now Featuring A Bridal Registry take up a lot of room. Married Tuesday-Sunday _§k §me.uYru couples also move around more 10 a.m.. 6 p.m. from place to place.' 0 OJ#~§~ "They also need transitional Elegant and Distinctive Measure of love At Competiti·~e Prices "This is the true measure Of love, When we believe that we . alone can ·love, that no one could 454 -Delaware Ave. ever have. loved so before us, and 439-4946 Delmar that no one will ever love in the same way aftef. u~." Goethe Danielle's Finishing Touch "Zoto's Light Strokes " Professional Nail Sculpting The sheer hypoailergenic system Full sets, Repairs, lndiv. featured in Health Magazines· March 1986 issue Brides Will your nails be as beautiful Have Picture as you will be ori your wedding day? Perfect Nails On Include yourself on 'Your Special Day. the guest list while Bridal Special treating your guests to a delightful array of hors Danielle Furey d'oeuvr.es "sprinkled" Regular ... $35. Special ... $20. Professional Sculptress with ..•. 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The bride-to-be can register any furniture, .. inCluding tables, chairs, commodes, "desks, or bedroom sets. The Unicorn also· carries accent pieces and accessories. Lesser carries mostly Arrlerican antiques. An antique, he said, is 75 years or older, items_ from the 1920's are vintage, and items from the 1930's through the 50's are collectible. "The oak is very popular," Lesser said, even though the Spotlight demand is dying back slightly. He also carries mahogany and C~ystal from SOmewhere in Tinle walnut pieces from the 1920's that are very popular in New York City now, but have not caught on yet in the Capital District. things. They don't buy houses bride's registry, Robilotto and ding. It is better to live within a Lesser also has the trendier chrome, plastic and formica from the right away," Schuyler said. Gifts, Schuyler agree, the giver will be budget, beginning with the very 1950's. "People come in asking for it all the time," he said. however, should be more elaborate able to give what the bride desires first day. than those given to the college ___:_ and it will be personal. A The bride-to-be can talk to his wife, Katherine, for decorating student with <;t first apartment. treasured gift that can be passed Decide on the amount of money assistance when making her registrY, Lesser said. on f.or generations. · Patricia Mitchell If the couple has been Jiving. available for a wedding and try together, Schuyler said they will not to exceed that figure. Most helve mpst of the basiCs. and gifts T~imming costs couples are very happy with a rela receptions have been pQt-luck dinner in the form of salads, cas se could be entertaining goods. Consider a light buffet for the tively simple wedding and recep reception instead of a full dinner. tion. where the meat trays are provided, roles, specially baked items, with and friends bring the rest of the the cake as the dessert. The bride who will be getting This might mean planning the It is much wiser to start a mar married for the second time wedding for a time just after a riage with a wedding that has-been. -. chooses very special· things for her mea\ ·such as I :30 p.m. with the easily paid for than to have a one regis~ry. "They don't need another recepti.on from 2:30 4:30p.m. -day "bash" that leaves the co'uple crystal decanter. They pick and afld their families financially choose very Carefully,'' Schuyler The su<;ccss of the marriage has drained. said. nothing to do with h._ow much _.r.I,n .s~oosing_ -~ gift ~rom. the money one spends on the wed- Some 'of the -b'est wedding .ln"l'l'•Jnb •. • :/ .,,· For the Bride & .Groom or Entire W ec}ding Party Midsize Luxury Coach AND Stretch Limosines For YOUR new home Demand the BEST For the BEST heating system in the World demand a DAN EX electric or hot water baseboard ~- -"'-Y-'"'-intra heating system. 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Photos by Jeff Gonzales - D (From page 3) . · length, softly shaded antique iVory. forward to picking up the beat Also, reflecting her preferences, with all their friends and relatives. Claudia will be wearing a hat Jo~ and Claudia will also be rather than a more tradftional picking up the check for this type long veil. Borrowed from her expense. mother's friend, similar to a riding The wedding cake, a symbol of hat, it is puffy and has short face first sharing food. together, is netting. almost identified with the Wedding As to what Joe would wear, celebration itself. It assumes its Claudia had won a gift certificate own level of importance: · a for a tuxedo when she went to a separate table, the ceremonial local bridal show. Feeling that "all cutting, photographs with the ,the colors in tuxedos look cute for bride and groom. pro~s·• Joe decided O!l a basic The baker? A neighbor suggested black tuxedo. a woman who bakes at home, as a Wedding jewelry .Joe researched hobby. She keeps albums filled diamonds well before he shopped. with photographs of every cake He felt that to get .. value for value, she had done, and can design . I needed a reputable· jeweler. anything that is suggested. Her When I went in, I knew what to prices are good and her cakes are look for, how to talk about delicious. (And she has requested diamo-nds." This was to be for a not to be publicized.) She · lifetime. and Joe had budgeted up scheduled Joe and Claudia's cake to $4,000 towards the purchase of for May 23. about a carat sized stone. He For the invitations, Claudia wanted a certUi!l look for his engagement gift. Claudia is active had known a lot of satisfied Claudia shops for tJ'Ie wedding dress at M. Solomon. customers of Delmar Printers. and athletic, so Joe sought a Because their location is ''more available and ordered invitations, agree, so he'll probably address lace and seeded pearl creations simple arrangement. He took out of the way" she felt that their response cards, and wedding the invitations. often featUred in the bridal books advantage of an annual sale at Frank Adams. Albany, and prices would be reasonable. She misselettes, Joe prints beautifully, The wedding gown. Claudia and costing up to thousands of ClaUdia, with her own sparkle, went through the stationery books the bride-to-be and her mother was not irlfluenced by the lavish dollars. "I wanted my gown to be now wears the ring. acCording to understated. I hated trai1.1s; and tradition, on her third finger~ left the dresses in the magazines were hand. not me." Her dress, found in "a hidden corner" at M. Solomon's For their· wedding bands, the APPEL INN of (:olonie Ceriter, is three quarter :couple shopped a little differently. 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PAGE 10- Apri/9, 1986---'- The SjJotligfit Bri<;lal S~pplement Since''l4 kt. gold is the same;" Joe arrangements and the reception rates on cruises not yet filled to with only two months remaining thought that ring costs depended centerpieces. capacity. They will te spending a until tte wedding, she'll whisper o Church more on other factors such as high F.or ·a· honeymoon, the couple week in the Caribbec..n Islands. to Joe~ or to herself as if it were a (From page 2) store rents for malls and size of knew that they wanted a cruise, it dream: "We're getting married, inventory for chain stores. They didn't matter so much where. Joe and Claudia look forward we're really getting married!" possible. we want you to ·have a bought their set; again on sale, at Through a good travel agent who to their wedding dai "Our whole happ-y and rewarding marriage, Service Merchandise. knew their budget and their dates, wedding is a little off-center of Yes, :hey really are! and by that time, there· may be little things bothering each of you The photographs, for a per manent album. The couple had which, if talked over and resolved, would make the marriage a lot seen imaginative wedding layouts happier. • done by Robert Riccardo in Rem~mber that marriage can Selkirk. When they were pleased be likened to a garden. After the with his engagement pictures of seeds are planted, then comes the them, they booked him not only to time for water,· sunshine, weeding photograph but to videc.>-tape the and lots of care. We .can let .a ceremony and reception. garden go for a few weeks without Claudia speaks excitedly about nurturing arid weeding, but if we the flowers that will bring color don't spend. the nec.essary time and fragrance to the wedding day. nurturing it on a regular basis, the ''I'd love to carry two dozen tulips. weeds begin to overtake the They represent spring to me, a plants. Without constant love, coming out of winter blues." She nurturing, prime time for each never wanted silk arrangements,. other. and weeding out of hurtful has always preferred real flowers. habit_s, a potentially good marriage - She plans to fill the planters at her can dwindle to a weed patch also. reception with baskets or" If you c·are enough to get married, geraniums. then care enough to spend the Vosburgh Florists, a small necessary time nurturing, culti "country florist" owned by two vating and communicating so that sisters, have provided flowers for your marriage will fulfill your three generations of DeFrates, dreams. ·starting with Claudia's grand The Rev. Dr. Clark Callender is parents. So th:! Vosburgh sisters pastor of the Slingerlands Com a_re honoring a tradition of their_ mtJnity United Methodist Church own in arranging this bride's and has officiated at a large bouquet, the boutonnieres, the number of weddings during his 20 mothers' corsages, the altar Joe considers the tuxedos at Gingiss Formalwear. years of ministry. Keeping the cost down they were able to save almost half tradition. It's traditio~al in that By limiting !he ~mount of time of the fare. This time, a flexibility we have all the elements, but it that the photographer is present, for last minute arrangements - won't look like a week-day soap some expenses can be reduced." Or 60 days before their wedding date :pera. We're planning a relaxed· perhaps·a photographer can take , for this cruise line- meant being --1tmosphere." Claudia c..dmits that :JOHNs all the pictures at the ceremony able to take advantage of special afJer so many months of planning, OF NORMANSIDE and friends can take the pic_tures Dear F-iends, ·at th-e receptio""n.- - We're nOt the .. new guy in town." ~\\\Hh//46 We're Lle family that has been in the beauty salon business since 1921. r~ A s a suggestiOn· f or a weddmg· Unlike 1he chain store operations, we maintain three residences and one salon in present, a friend who is a really the Toy·n of Bethlehem, p;;.y taxes, send our children through the school district ~ ~ and rec:•de our money back into the town. good photographer might be wil .. SUNRISE BEGINNINGS We haw employees (not the kind that come and go every six months!) who have ling to take the pictures with the been ~i:h Ui for years and consid~r themselves professionals. 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PEARL ST. 135 Main Street Ravena. N.Y. prices startt"ng 11t 1>! pr ~st. Tel: 756.2161 .- Denni.\· ,\'orthrup - The Adams o Ring folklore and traditions (From page 2) the diamond grew in popularity The ruby, amethyst, pearl, garnet, among royalty and nobility. topaz, turquoise and aquamarine During the 14th and 15th are beautifully suitable for either · In the new world, the Virginia centuries these stones came to be men or women, and allow wider cavaliers, and the New York recognized as ornaments of status, color arrangement for personal landed gentry, imported their great beauty and symbols of taste. worldly love. fashions from Paris. As early as 1743, New York had its own· In the Russian marriage As the power of the Christian lapidary mill, jewelry makers ano _ceremOny, it is interesting that the church grew and spread over importers. J. R. Wood and Sons, bridegroom received a gold ring, Europe, laws were passed forbid now one of America's oldest ring symbolizing the sun, and the bride ding the_ wearing of jewelry by manufacturers, was founded in a . received ·a silver ring, representing ! other than nobility or clergy. They small backyard workshop in 1850. the moon. specifically fqrbade trade with Overriding style, price, weight infidels \yho dealt in diamonds. By the "Gay Nineties," diamonds were considered an essential part or cut, the most important During the 15th century, Agnes of being wealthy. Fortunes were consideration should be the Sorel, mistress of Charles VII of being made overnight; and New selection of. a jeweler. A well France and a great beauty, York and Philadelphia society established reputable jeweler will - ' became the first Woman of less was ablaze with diamonds. be available to answer in detail than royal rank to wear a polished any questions, and will stand By 1900 the diamond had September 14, 1940 diamond. She was also a fashion behind his product. Jean and Brud Adams, Dflmar, were married, Sept.14, 1940, at model for the financier Jacques become the official token of love for women. At this time the Whether or not knowing these St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Albany. Ray Brownell, Delmar, Coeur. It was he who gave the various and sundry historical facts served as best man and Dorothy Scoons, Delrilar, was maid of diamond its exalted place in the ''Ladies Home Journal" editorial has any impact on attitudes ~nd honor. Their fondest memory was their NormanSide Country social setting. Within 30 years the ized that the diamond ring was in as good taste, day or night, as the plans, each person will surely be Club reception. "All our fr~ends and relatives came from out of diamond had become the royal inspired and motivated by deep town to b.:; there," said Jean. betrothal ring. pearl and superior to the opal. emotions and indiVidua~ ex After World War II, a change of pression.· As two peOple seek to In 1477 the Archduke Maxi social significance came about in manifest their desire to become millan of Germany ordered two the selection of the e-ngagement one, committed to an eternal. rings prepared for his marriage to ring. From that time on, couples togetherness, they may feel that Mary of Burgundy. The engage often have gone together to select the diamond, or other gem stone is ment ring was set with a diamond the rings. 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PAGE ~2- April 9, -gas- The Spotlight Bridal Supplement Dates and times available are wise from other activities of the A reception _at the church scarce due to the active social and church because the worship an~a spiritual life of each congregation. must be ''transformed" by setting Space is · also limited. The movable walls in place. By Lyn Stapf and secr'etaries contacted pointed Fees differ from church to available halls are able to Yet, with all this considered, the Preparing for a wedding and out they they were not "in the church, with some asking for a set accommodate between 80 and 150 the reception can be an intricate business of running a rental · rate and others encouraging a bride · ail.d groom who wish to people, and in some cases, far provide a reasonably-priced and costly undertaking. l_ronically agency" - each was open to the "donation. •• Yet, even with the fewer can be held in the church reception near ~he church where enough, in the hustle and bustle possibility of holding a reception addi.tional fee to cover use of the sanctuary. sometimes the bride and groom in their social area- especially if kitchen, each listed a sum under they are married may well wish to All three Protestant churches research this option. may overlook a viable alternative the wedding was.to be Iield in the $100 for the use of the facilities. church. stressed that the use of alcohol on' right in their own backyard. Some suggested that the fee ·church property was prohibited. along with other details - be Checking with the four churches Most explained that each are~ discussed with the pastor at the The multi-purpose facility at St. in the Voorheesville area - the social hall varies in the number of time the date is set and urged Matthew's, which combines wor First United Methodist Church of people it can accommodate - interested couples to make ship space with social area, may" Voorheesville, St. Matthew's with facilities being able to hold arrangenlents well in advance. limit the site of the reception. The Roman Catholic Church, The more for a buffet than a sit-down wedding must be removed time- New Scotland Presbyterian Church dinner. All have kitchens as well, Now, before a couple thinks and the New Salem Reformed and upon request are available for that joining the location of their r·· •••sss•ns:sss~"''111&.~'~· Church - . revealed that · each storing or preparing foods. wedding and reception is a offers space .for a reception, with Several suggested that catering "rna.rriage ~a de in heave·n," each I GORDON HAMILTON'S several offering facilities for a pre service could be provided by pastor, or secretary poini'ed out a nuptial shower as well. women's groups m. the few pitfalls that may discourage Although a few of the clergy congregation. the ~se o( their hall. 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The flOrist, she said, When selecting flowers for the you and your· partner, working should be able to take the ideas on wedding, the more traditional with your florist is as important as preferences from the bride-to-be choices are roses, stephanotis, getting your bridal gown fitted. and then make the flowers--work gardenias, lilies, carnations, and for the wedding, keeping i.n mind "You want to make each cym?ydium orphalaenopis orchids. the overall picture. wedding individua·l," said bridal "All brides like baby's breath,"" "It is fun to work with them. consultant Helen Mosher at said Aleta Johnson of Windflower 1 Verstandig's on Delaw'are Av~. in They do need guidance, but they in the Town Squire Shopping Delmar. are prepa~ed," Masher said. Center in Glenmont. Danker's also Offers individual The florist, she continued, will There is a trend now toward treatment for e:lch bride-to-be. be able to color coordinate the more basic·garden variety flowers Kenneth Felthousen, owner_ of flowers with the rest of -the such as tulips, iris, anemones, Danker's, which has stores on wedding. "You don't want freesia, gerber daisies, alstromer Delaware Ave. in Delmar and in everybody to be in apricot," she lilies. Wedding flowers are also Albany, asks, "What would you said. "We try to color coo_rdinate leaning towards a natural mixed, prefer?" everything- tinens, the cake if it not matched, look. July 18, 1964 will be colored, and the gowns. I Most florists prefer to be Johnson calls ·it "the carefully Ruth Ann and Gemge Piazza, Elsmer-e, wete married .Jul) 18, think once thei talk to us. they consulted from one to three arranged natural look." 1964, •t the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. \"ince Rehbit, rely. on our opinion." months, and even as much as six Slingerlands, was best man and Karen Wickham. Delmar, was The time oflhe year should also months, in advance to be sure that In one wedding, Mosher bridesmaid. Ush Erling Andersen's DURLACHERS N2w York Style HESTORIA l DELICATESSEN WOOD WORKS Weddings • Parties • Showers ~ Fine Catering For All Occasions .... Finished &. Unfinished Furniture ~ I • Ice Sculptures • Party Platters Classics in Wood • 6 Foot Subs Breakfronts - Desks - Chairs - Dressers - Tables Quality Cold Cuts • Homemade Salads n Custom Design &. Finishing 579 Delaware Ave., Alban:; u· Ralfway between Cairo &. Windham ~ 1 minu-te from Delaware Pla.:a II . on Rt. 23 i ) , Jusf over the Thruway Brid:;e , -- Boll 66 Acra, IY 12406 622-3160 ~ II~YIIIIIYIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITIIIIII~riiiiiiiiTST~~ L:::::::>c~ w===x tc::::!f 1\!~1'- ~·-~ 1:--fl )• lf•:l:d:ElE1 PAGE 1~- April.9, 1986- 'rhe Spotlight B-ridal Suppienant •' casual dress, you don't want an is always forgotten. 1-ierrington S30and up; cgrsages$2.50and up; overdone arrangement," she said. cited cake tops, grandmothers' boutonnieres $2 and $3.50; Round bouquets with a tail are corsages, flowers for aunts, the centerpieces $10 to $20 and up; Silk bouquets last ·popular now, as are arm bouquets organist and minister, extra i ;le runners $10 to $20; bouquet with roses, Herrington continued. boutonnieres. For the last-minute for the flower girl $12 to $15; pew And brides who will be married in preparations, Herrington calls ·a bows $3.50 to $9; hair combs Lilacs in December? their mother's gown are having Lilies of the valley in February? the original bouquet reRroduced. Would you like to give parts of your wedding bouquet to your Typically, flowers are also used family? on the altar and on the pews with Or would you like a nice shade ~f turquoise roses? boWs. Sometimes, the church flowers may be brought to the Silk flowers are always in bloom, will never die away, and can re~eption; forexaffiple Herrington become any shade to match your bridesmaids' gowns. said a low centerpiece on the altar "The silk flowers are looking so real," said Ginger Herrington would work best in a small church of Horticulture Unlimited. "'Whatever you want goes." or chapel and then be brought to While all-silk weddings are not that popular, most weddings do the bride's table at the reception. use a touch of silk flowers. At Herrington's wedding, she used two Every bride-to-be has her own small ceramic babie.s surrounded w.ith silk flowers for her cake ideas on flowers used for top. dec-oration, Herrington ,said. A "There is a touc~ of silk in most things, "said Helen Mosher of May wedding that she will be Verstandig's. They ate uSed mostly for a touch of color that is not doing will place pots of pansies at found in nature. • the tables during the reception, and the guests will be ·able' to take A bride can keep her bouquet after the wedding, divide it up them home. Potted plants can also and give parts out as mementos later. Silk flowers can also be be placed around the bandstand ordered and picked up in plenty_ of time for an out-of-town and then given away at t'he end of wedding. They are used in pre-wedding pictures and probably the reception. most iinportant, the'te are no surprises with silk flowers. Some other ideas to use flowers Aleta Johnson of Windflower said the· silk flowers can be used can be at the mother-of-the with fresh for extra color. A cluster of violets or lilies of the valley bride's waist or purse, flowers at are easier to obtain in silk. · home before the wedding especially Prices for"'common"flowers such as daisies and roses do run a if pictures will betaken, on a horse little more in silk than fresh, bui for exotic flowers the price in silk and buggy, cake tops- and knives, is not that much different than fresh, Johnson said. toasting glasses, pew bows, on the "The bridal bouquets do run a little less," said Mosher. A guest book table, the bar, and in bridal bouquet with gardenia!> or orchids could run as much as the ladies' room es·pec'ially at $150 with fresh flowers, or up to $75 for silk gardenias or orchids. country club receptions. Most flowers that will be used in a wedding should be refrigerated, few days before the wedding as a Trimming costs: more rassment of family members. but Herrington said she spaces out Even if drinks are a dollar apiece, rule, to check everything is set. ,Avoid having an open bar. Not her deliveries on the day of the it helps a person to count the She also adds an extra boutonniere only is it a tremendous cost, it wedding from the bride's house to number of drinks and defrays the in with the delivery just in case. For;IAJJ erico1,1rages some people to over the church and to the reception so indulge - often to the embar- ·cost of a Qar. they will stay fresh. Rentals are also available Your Wedding Seasonal considerations must through most florists. Mosher '· Needs .... also be kept en mind. For said she has made arrangements for candelabras, palm buckets for Silk· example, if lilies of the valley are greens,. canopies and tents, and desil-ed and they are out of season, Fresh some table decorations. it may not be feasible to import Dried them for their condition and A florist will be able to work Horticulture blooms may be off slightly. When within, or without, any budget. A Unlimited this happen~. Mosher said, she bridal bouquet from the Wind will substitute with silk. flower, for example, can run an Florist 154-B Delaware Ave. Preparations for a wedding can average of $35 or as much as $60 Delmar Mini Mall be nerve-wracking and something to $65. 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