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Vol. XLIII No.3 The King of the hill Selkirk firm helping ravaged N. Country Local distributor provides portable generators. By Peter Hanson . since ice and falling trees tore down power A Selkirk-based heavy equipment linesthroughoutnorthernNewYorkState distributor rushed household generators and parts of Quebec. At the height of the and other machines to the storm-ravaged crisis, a reported two million homes were North Country last weekend. without electricity. The staff of Robert H. Finke & Sons last Thursday, Finke began mobilizing gathered portable generators from his effort to bring power to the North around the country to sell in towns such Country. He said his staff worked about as Champlain and 20 hours a day last weekend Hemmingford, Quebec, corralling generators from when they heard residents After seeing other distributors and from of the North Country were the Situation the Homelite factory in South being overcharged for Carolina. generators. Up there, a/1 Of Finke made arrangements The North Country was my people jUSt with Clinton County officials, hammered by an ice storm wanted tO help Michael Tobin, the Empire in the first week of January State Development Office's that left hundreds of those folks, Montreal representative, and thousands of homes without nO matter Champlain's local govern- power. Niagara Mohawk men!. The officials issued crews, aided in some towns what it took. public service announce- . Greg McCarty gives Mary DeVries a ride up the hill ai Elm Avenue Park. Paul Deyss by firefighters, have John Finke ments informing residents restored much of the generators would be available region's power, but many . , . . _ at~~asonable prices and set rural households and towns on the · ·up a voice-mail systei:n to handle incoming Canadian border remain dark. orders. Landfill fees lake ·dip The latest bad weather was an ice "After seeing the situation up there, all storm that hit Champlain and its of my people just wanted to help those Bethlehem rates drop $11.52 per ton surrounding area last Thursday. folks, no matter what it took," Finke said, Champlain town supervisor Arnold Beal adding that the company had 24 people By Usa K. Kelly will be $55 per ton, and in 2000 and 2001 estimated that 95 percentof Champlain's working "around the clock" over the The Bethlehem town board· approved the cost will rise to $60 per ton. 1,600 households lost power. weekend. "We got into full swing Friday a four-year extension of its 10-year Bethlehem Supervisor Sheila Fuller Around the time the Champlain storm morning, and our normal stocking contract with the city of Albany for the said vendors pay the town to use its hit, Finke & Sons president John Finke inventory (of about 60 generators) was disposal of solid waste at the ANSWERS ANSWERS permit "heard war stories of ($600) generators exhausted in three hours." landfill facility. The board also set tipping The town doesn't actually pay for the that were being retailed for as high as · Using tractor-trailers and other heavy fees .at its meeting lastweek. use of the landfill, but bills the private solid $2,500. The bulk of them were being sold vehicles, Finke's employees brought The extension will lneah a decrease in waste haulers of individual residents. for between $600 and $850." about 1,000 generators to the North costs for the town. In 1997, the charge was The contract extension was made The generators in question, such as a Country. "With the help of the Clinton $61.52 per ton. The contracted costs for possible after the state Department of 4400-watt Homelite model that Finke sells County Emergency Services Office, this year are $50 per ton, in 1999 the cost National Guard and sllltltpolice, we were D LANOFILIJpage 16 for $ 590 in his store, have been in demand able to get up there very quickly against bad weather conditions." Beal said the generators arrived just in time. "We were glad because all the Town board could restrict zoning changes generators (at local stores) were bought out," he explained, adding that .residents By Usa K. Kelly be set on the project. If through. They also expressed needed generators to power furnaces, The town board has the authority to "the project was "not concern about how changes lights and sump pumps, which they use restrict wning changes for the 6.8 parcel completed by that time, will affect the town. to keep their basements dry and their of land on Delaware Avenue proposed as the land would revert to Louis Dempf Jr., who furnaces safe from flooding. a site for CMI senior housing. its previous zoning. attended the meeting, said the Finke said at least 800 generators have CMI is requesting the town rezone the Flanigan said the situation with CMI is similar been sold at an average of $590 apiece. land on Delaware Avenue to a "planned sunset date has been to a situation several years ago "(Customers) paid the same price that commercial district"' from "residential N' used in other rezoning with Chadwick Square. they would've paid in my store on a sunny property. decisions. He said the "In the exercise of good day in July. We didn't add any freight or Oabor) charges." The new wning law, if approved, would contractors had to come government and planning, the create a "planned commercial zone," back to the town to get change of zone was approved, Some of the generators were sold on allowing the town to add any restrictions it rewned so they could the project, under the control faith. Because of the power outages; it wants, .said building inspector John proceed with the and regulation of the town of obtaining credit card approvals was Flanigan. project. Bethlehem was planned, particularly difficult in Quebec, so Finke developed and constructed," "released several units on trust." "The town board can restrict it (the At the planning Dempfsaid. Finke hopes publicizing the effort his zone) for planned senior housing," board's Jan. 6 meeting, Flanigan said. many residents voiced Flanigan said a planned company made will counter what he concerns over the possibility of something district allows for many uses including described as "negative press (about) price For example, a sunset date could be other than a senior housing project being multiple-family dwellings, retail stores or gouging" that has appeared on TV and in added. This means that a time limit would built on the site if the CMI project fell · - • , , D ZONING/page 16 0 HELPING/page 28 ·'\···'. • :}.~·., 0
PAGE 2- January 21, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT
Spaulding suspects ~ould face grand jury Superintendent suspends By Peter Hanson Both men were employed by about 18,000 tattoo needles, po Two Rensselaerville men were Spaulding & Rogers until Decem lice said. The two men are also BCMS girl for assault arrested on Jan. 8 and 9 for posses ber, when Lansing was fired and accused of selling the stolen mer sion of medical equipment alleg Cain was laid off. Their employer, chandise to local tattoo parlors. By Peter Hanson charges in assault cases to send a edly stolen from a Voorheesville Huck Spaulding, was unaware of An anonymous tip to Spaulding A Bethlehem Central Middle message that such incidents incur firm, the Albany County Sheriffs their alleged criminal activities during the first week of January School student who was sus serious repercussions. Department reported last week. when the men worked for him. prompted him to contact the pended in December for kicking Loomis said the suspended stu James H. Cain, 47, of15Jubilee "Wedidn'tknowwhattheywere sheriffs department. Spaulding and punching a teacher will not dent "has the right to return to Lane, and Douglas F. Lansing, of up to," Spaulding said. "We didn't believes the anonymous tip came return to school until the fall, BC school in good standing at the Route 145, are accused of taking have tight enough security (then), from a third accomplice who re Superintendent Les Loomis said start of the next school year," pro approximately $4,000 in tattooing but we do now. We were a little bit mains at large. last week. vided her behavior conforms to equipment from Spaulding & too trusting." Police said, Lansing, who is The 13-year-oldgirl beat health school rules. Rogers, a manufacturer that em Among the items deputies re currently on parole for an unre teacher Jeannette Rice about the "At our middle school, the stu, ploys about 60 people at its New covered during a search of Cain's lated conviction, was charged with legs, chest arms and shoulders dents are very sure what the stan Scotland Road location. residence were boxes containing criminal possession of stolen prop when Rice intervened in a student dards are for conduct," he said. erty in the fourth-degree. Cain was fight after school Dec. 1. 'These are community standards · charged with the same offense and Rice was bruised during the as well." criminal possession of marijuana. altercation, and BCMS Principal Lansing was arraigned in Stephen Lobban suspended the Rensselaervilletowncourtbytown student for five days, the maxi Correction JAIIIIIIARY SPECIAL! justice Peter Isaacson, and is be mum penalty he could impose. ing held in the Albany County jail The girl was also charged with Due to an editorial error. the 1 Year Of Cellular Service without bail because of the parole third-degree assault, a Class A following names were omitted violation. Cain was released on his misdemeanor. from Bethlehem Central Middle own recognizance. School eighth-grade high honor She was scheduled to appear in roll: Katherine Bonafide, Martin 96 Sheriff James L Campbell said Albany County Family Court late Bonventre, Shannon Boynton, •.,$59 * the duo's town court appearance last month. Nichole Bronson, Parker Brown, was canceled and the case may be In his official decision on the Elaine Carberry, Rebecca Cariati, presented to a grand jury. incident, Loomis suspended the Allison Carloni, Brandon Cary, Although he feels a third per, girl for the rest of the school year. Chase Chaskey, Quinn Coffey, *~* son still evades justice, Spaulding "We (at BC) expect all of our stu Daniel Cohen, Peter Cooley, ~TRI·CITY is pleased with the progress of the dents to respond to the reason Rebecca Corson, lindsey Crusan, ~ BEEPERS & PHONES investigation, and praised the able requests of the teachers and Kelley Curran, Laura Curtis, Ryan 211 Delaware Ave .. Delmar "wonderful" work by sheriffs de staff," he said, "and under no cir Dalton, Miranda David, Lauren partment officers. cumstances will we tolerate as DiGiulio, Leslie DiPaolo, Kather Still, the robbery has repercus saults." ine Donovan, Matthew Drislane, sionsforotherSpaulding&Rogers Loomis added that "We cer Patricia Eames, Andrew Eckel, employees. "Everybody's gonna tainlytake very seriously any situ Seth Erlich, Michael Follette and get a security check from now ation where a student shows dis Jason Fudin. on," Spaulding said. "But I think respect for a teacher, and it is (the situation) is nipped in the bud completely out of bounds for a for now." student to consider assaulting a Clarification Inactive Catholics Airman completes teacher." linda Smith of Stratton Place Roberta Rice, president of in Delmar, who spoke at the Are you curious about today's church? basic training Bethlehem Central Teachers As Bethlehem planning board Jan. 6 AlrForceAlrmanGarrettPape sociation, said last month that meeting said she was very sup Bethlehem schools are "very safe, We caU ourselves recently graduated from basic portive of senior housing in training at Lackland Air Force but people hear more about inci Delmar. Her objection to CMI's COMING HOME. Base in San Antonio, Texas. dents like·this becauseteachers proposed assisted living housing are pressing charges." on Delaware is that the facility We were all once inactive Pape is the son of Richard Pape would be too large and out of place and stepson of Karen Sack of Del She added that the union en Catholics and we'd like mar. , courages teachers to press in the residential neighborhood. to share with you what we found when we came back to the church. Please join us Wednesday, Jan. 28th at 7:30 in the ... .;Wel~ome To,, ST. THOMAS PARISH CENTER (Comer of Kenwood & Adams Place, Delmar) WYNwooiS Any questions, can439-4951 C0MM0.NS ··OF NISKAYUNA !.!!~!!!] Alternative Living Services
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"My view is if something is in At last week's meeting, the theground,itbelongstoNewScot board continued to discuss con land," Town Attorney Frederick tracting with Albany, Bethlehem Riester explained. and/or Guilderland to supply wa In a related matter, Riester ex ter-poor sections of New Scotland plained the town's liability with such as North Road and Helderhill. regard to unused town property. Several meetings were set for "I would not think that a vacant future dates · property owned withrepresenta- by the town tives from would be avail neighboring The main source of able for public towns, butsonie use," he said. practical prob water for Bethlehem (the "It's not main lems continue Vly Creek Reservoir) is tained by us. If to obstruct in the middle of New someone uses bringing . water it, they're tres into New Scot Scotland, but there are passing." land. . The board I peojJie along the trans Supervisor mission line who don't also discussed Herb Reilly said several com Guilderland has have water and are very puter-related insufficient wa- . exasperated. matters, The river from which Henry Hudson Park got its name rises over its banks there last week. . Paul Oeyss ter storage fa Herb Reilly Regarding cilities, so it the town's doesn't have a readiness for water surplus to the year 2000, share. when some computers are ex Board OKs 4 Fisher Hollow stop signs Money remains the biggest pected to crash because of out By lisa K. Kelly Sandy and Stewart Berke ofDaniel and Trumpeter Place. They said impediment to improving New dated programs, Reilly and Coun The Bethlehem town board Street. the traffic needs to be forced to Scotland's water situation, with cilman Scott Houghtaling said the slow down because the curve in some proposed water districts too necessary corrections to program approved the placement of stop The stop signs will be placed at signs throughout the Fisher Hol the following intersections - the road reduces sight distance expensive to gain approval from ming have been made and the for drivers. , the state comptroller's office. town'scomputersshouldenterthe low subdivision. Daniel Street at Caldwell Boule vard; Caldwell Boulevard atTrum ''We can't have traffic control at Despite the apparent lack of next millennium without difficulty. The action came after a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 14, peter Place; Swan Place at Trum every intersection," said u_ Rich closure, Reilly said, ''We have rea Houghtaling also detailed pre peter Place; and Trinity Place at -ard Vanderbilt, chairman of the sonable optimism that we'll be able liminary plans for improvements where local residents urged the board to put in signs to slow down Beaverdam Road. Bethlehem Traffic Safety Commit tn resolve the water shortage."· to the town's Web site, which is tee. "Otherwise we would be hin traffic . "New Scotland is a water-poor currently features a dated list of The Berkes requested that the dering the traffic flow." town,"he added. 'The main source names. Houghtaling said a stu ''We're in favor of all the recom board consider adding a stop sign mended traffic controls," said at the intersection atpaniel Street Vanderbilt added that state traf . of water for Bethlehem (the v,ly dent from Clayton A BoutonJun· ficguidelines dictate that you can't Creek Reservoir) is in the middle ior-Senior High School has volun place a stop sign in the middle of a of New Scotland, but there are teered to engineer the improved road and a stop sign cannot be people alongthetransmission line Web site, possibly·for school used to control speed. who don't have water and are very credit exasperated." Some of the features that may . In other matters thathave been be added to the Web site include We can't have traffic discussed at board meetings for the town zoning law, maps, links control at every years, Councilman Michael Fields to sites featuring relevant state presented town policies for ani laws and descriptions oflocal busi- intersection. mal control and the use of public . nesses. Lt. Richard Vanderbilt buildings and parks. Both policies In other business: are in the rough draft stage, but • The board prepared to close "Butit'sacombinationofspeed Fields said the final animal control the books for 1997. "Fiscally, we're and visibility," said ~tewartBerke. policy could be adopted next in very healthy condition," Reilly . "Common sense should lead one month. said. ''When I first got here (10 to conclude that a stop sign would In presenting another policy years ago), I used to desperately slow the traffic down and increase covering public buildings and wait for the mortgage taxes and visibilityfordriverscomingaround parks, Fields said, ''What's at is the sales taxes to come in. Now, the curve." sue here is who's walking in and we have enough money." The Vanderbilt said the traffic safety town's biggest expenditure last committee would take another year was the town hall addition, look at the issue. for which the board took out a . The board also approved new $244,000 bond. The board paid stop signs at the intersections of $26,000 in principal and interest Fisher Boulevard and Trumpeter on the bond last year. Place, Swan Place, Gullane Drive, • The board approved two new Fife Drive and Mutterfield Court members of the Onesquethaw In North Bethlehem, the board Volunteer Fire Co. - Kenneth approved a new stop sign at the Geur.t:ze}r. ofCiarksvilleand Mat intersection of Mosall Drive and thew Rutnik of Delmar. Blessing Road. • Reilly said the installation of The board also approved a no a Sprint cellular phone antenna parking-at-all-times sign for the near the Feura Bush water tower west side of Evelyn Drive from is still uncertain. "We're waiting to Delaware Avenue to the dead end. hear from Sprint," regardingterms "I think the recommendation of a lease, he said. 'They know was reasonable," said Council we're interested in having the woman Doris Davis. tower." Evelyn Drive residents said • The board also observed a they feared the street could be momentofsilenceforformertown come so congested during school justice Donald Chase, who died events that emergency vehicles Jan.9. could not get to homes there. PAGE 4 January 21, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT Bookworm moves to roomier space New York Farm Bureau By lisa K. Kelly .promotes, hires employees TheBookwormrecentlymoved New York Farm Bureau re Community College. She resides ·to 239 Delaware Ave. in Delmar -~ cently hired two new employees in Troy. from its original location farther and promoted three others at the Pam Rafferty was recently pro up the avenue. organization's state office in Glen moted to administrative assistant. The two-year old used book mont · She grew up in Coeymans Hollow store stocks more than 10,000 fic Rachel Felter and Kim Cal lagan and is a graduate of Ravena tion and nonfiction titles, includ are both new to the organization. Coeymans-Selkirk High School. ing hard-to-find and popular books. Pam Rafferty, Cheryl Morrison and Rafferty is enrolled at Hudson Val Owner Chris Madden said she Carol Quattrochi have been pro ley Community College of Busi likes the new store because it pro moted to new positions with addi ness Management She lives in vides room for tJ;le business to tional responsibilities, Coeymans Hollow with her hus grow. Felter joined New York Farm band Walter Borger and daughter During the holiday season Mad Bureau in November as secretary Briana. den featured a special irish-Ameri and receptionist for the adminis Cheryl Morrison was promoted can section, which sold out The tration department. She grew up to the position of secretary for the Bookworm's current inventory in on a family farm in Coeymans organization department. She cludes such popular authors as Hollow, graduated from Ravena grew up and graduated from high John Grisham and Michael Coeymans-Selkirk High School school in Phoenix, Oswego Crichton. and received a business degree. County. Morrison lives in Selkirk Madden'sinventorydependson Felter lives in Coeymans Hollow. with her husband Neal and chil what books people bring in to sell. Kim Callagan joined the New dren Christopher and Pamela. Some books are donated, but most York Farm Bureau in December Carol Quattrochi was promoted are purchased. as a floating assistant for all de to a position as administrative as Madden turns away more books partments. She earned an sistant in the legal department than she accepts. She says her associate's degree in executive She lives in Delmar with her hus buyingpolicyisverystrict 'We're office assistance at Hudson Valley band Bill. picky and proud of it," is her slo- gan.. . Chris Madden, owner of the Bookworm, enjoys the store's spacious Madden asks that all used books location at239 Delaware Ave. Lise Kelly Ballroom dancers to start be in very good condition. She won't buy books that are ripped, Frank Otto of Delmar thinks puter alerts her that sorr.eone Capital District chapter yellowing, musty or mildewed. Madden will probably take 10 of wants it. "People have the misconception the 60 books he brought in to sell. The Bookworm moved to its The United States Amateur sist of a one-hour dance lesson, that we take anything," said Mad 'The rest !11 take to the Unitarian ·new location after Lois Bub, owner BallroomDancersAssociationhas followed by three hours of general den. "Sometimes people bring in church for the May book fair," of The Doorway, suggested the announced plans to organize a dancing as well as dance demon old, tom and sometimes musty Otto said. "Maybe they'll want · move to Madden. chapterfor recreational and com- strations. The program will include books, and think we should take them." Both store owners agree that petitive dancers in the the Capital mixers and line dances. them." Madden's inventory is comput business has increased since the District The chapter will also promote Maddendoesn'tbuytextbooks, · erized and she also keeps a wait move, partly because they use a A local steering committee will ballroom dance training in local Reader's Digest Condensed ing list on the store's computer. shared doorway. beformedtoguidetheprojectand colleges and high schools, and Books, former library books or Anyone who wants a specific book 'We have a very high level of enroll members. will try to increase the number of encyclopedias, because theywon't can add ·their name to the list. cooperation," ·Bub said. "It's two The association, a nonprofit business establishments that of sell. Wh.en a copy comes in, the com- businesses which are compatible volunteer organization, isthegov- fer dancing to the public. without being competitive." emingbodyforamateurballroom Membership will be open to The Doorway is a Christian dancing in the United States and singles as well as couples. For SUPERIOR OIL CO. INC. book and gift store. Bub nrries has chapters all over the country. information, call1-800-44 7-904 7. more than Bibles. She stocks Thebasicpurposeofeachchap- · · Home Heating 011 - .829 Christian fiction and recommends ter is to create opportunities for New Salem church K-1 Grade Kerosene -.959 such titles as A Boat of I1itoler affordable ballroom dancing in I h" k d" ance, andA Rift in Time. ThE store localcommunitiesandtoeducate I C IC SAME DAY DELIVERY IF CALLED IN BY 9 A.M. pans en mner also carries Precious Moments thepublicregardingthephysical, New Salem Reformed Ch~r~h Furnace Cleaning Available for all makes and modeis figurines. mental and social benefits of ball- on Route 85 in New Salem will dish New Installation For information about the room dancing. up a chicken and biscuit dinner on 24 HR. EMERGENCY ~ERVICE · MASTERCARD &. VISA ACCEPTED Bookworm's book buying ;Jolicy The local chapter will sponsor Saturday, Jan. 24. Delivery Charge for Run-Outs • Call for Current Price cal1478-0612 monthly social dances fo~ mem- Seatings will be at 4, 5 and 6 The Doorway's number's439- hers and the general publtc. p.m.Reservationsarenotrequired. 861-3698 7066. Typically, each dance will con- Full dinners cost $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 10. For information, call 765-3468. ALWAYS WANTED to Fire company malta rour own Enrolling for to serve breakfast Jf.WruY? Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire September: three, four, Company will serve a home-style WANT TO LEARN breakfast on Sunday .Jan. 25, from l the nuts and bolts o andfive year olds 7 a.m. to noon, at the Clarksville ru~ITU~ MAI(ING? Firehouse on Route 301. Breakfast costs $4 for adults ALWAYS WANTED and $3 for children. Children un to malta handmade der 5 eat for free. POTT~Y? The
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By Martin P. Kelly said. "Fuel is a necessity and The 1 percent Albany County shouldn't be taxed." fuel tax for home heating will be Currier said that because of eliminated March 1, following ap different payment schedules, the proval by the Albany County Leg March 1 cutback of taxes will in islature of an amendment to ex clude payments made for delivery empt residential energy fuel of fuel oil, natural gas and all other sources from such tax. forms of energy for home heating This will represent a savings to after Feb. 15, if the bill comes in county taxpayers of approximately March. $1.5 million annually, according The exemption from this 1 per to Robert Currier, deputy county cent fuel tax is for all dwellings, comptroller. "In 1998, the exemp ·including multiple residences, ac tion will reduce county revenues cording to Currier. It will also by$900,000to$1 million,"he said. include exemption from taxes for Home owners and landlords of those dwellings which also include rental property will realize the full a place ofbusiness. "However, the savingsinl999,JamesDarbyshire, use of the energy fuels by the R-Latham, said. residence will have to be sepa rated," Currier said. 'The busi The attempt to eliminate this ness portion of the building will tax has been ongoing for more still have its heating fuels taxed." than a decade, said Darbyshire, who spearheaded the legislation · and was able to attract a large The view of Delaware plaza was all but obscured last week. alter a snowtorm Friday. Cleanup crews, however, number oflegislators, both Demo Crowell considered made short work ot clearing away the snow. Paul Deyss crats and Republicans, to support the bill this year. for airport board A veteran of 18 years in the The Albany County Legislature county legislature, Darbyshire will vote at its Feb. 9 meeting on said that 1 percent was cut from the appointment of William BC schools to get more aid Delmar library wins the then 3 percent energy sales · Crowell III of 129 Garnett Lane in foundation grant SlingerlandstotheAibanyCounty tax in 1980 and another percent By lisa K. Kelly ing aid. The Bethlehem Public Libmn· was eliminated in 1986. Airport Authority board. Gov. George Pataki's office an- Pataki proposed a 4;.74 percent recentlyreceiveda$610grantfi·om "It was difficult to cut the fin all His name was submitted by nounced on Monday,Jan.l9, that funding hike in elementary and Community Foundation fur the percent in the early 1990s because Albany County Executive Michael the Bethlehem Central School · secondary school aid statewide. Capital Region to offer American of the county's budget crisis," Breslin to chairman Charles District is slated to receive Bethlehemschoolswillreceive Sign Language classes to the pub Darbyshire said. "Now, with a sur Houghtaling of the county legisla $754,982 in additional state school a 7.5 percent increase, Voorhees lic and produce a sign-interpreted plus in recent budgets, the time ture in late December. aid. ville expects a 1.29 percent in- library tour video. was right to eliminate the final 1 CrowelLof the law firm of Assistant Superintendent for creaseandRavena-Coeymans-Sel In the past year, the foundation percent sales tax on residential Hinman, Straub, Pigors & Man Business Steven O'Shea said the kirkwillseea.79percentincrease. has awarded more than $800,000 heating fuel." ning in Albany, graduated from district office hasn't received de- in grants to area nonprofit organi ''Whereas the cut in property Albany Law School in 1976. tails of Gov. Pataki's proposed . zations. taxes last year amounted to a sav school aid .but is optimistic the ings of approximately $2.50 for a figures will be accurate. $100,000 home in the county, this Library career center "Its certainly an encouraging 1 percent cut can amount to a offers program start," O'Shea said. savings of$30 a year," Darbyshire Oncethefiguresareconfirmed · noted. "More importantly, ifs Bethlehem Public Library's ari' they will be integrated into the indication that we are concentrat career resource librarian Denise Coblish will offer a program on 1998-99school budget Bethlehem ingoncuttingtaxeswhereitcounts begins the budget process in early CABLEVISIDN'S RAINBOW. most This tax cut is restricted to electronic career resources on February. · home owners and residential prop Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at 451 erty and does not affect the fuel Delaware Ave. in Delmar. 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Walsh deuces as well, contributing to In spite of many obstacles business people face in The writer is president and CEO Point of View downward pressure on local prop today's world, community entrepreneurs paint an upbeat ofthe Business Council ofNew York erty values. State. He lives in Glenmont. picture in this week's Update edition. One potential roadblock to new In our annual business ------ Not so long ago, government in business growth is just over the New York state treated business Bethlehem Chamber of Com progress report, business horizon. The state's new STAR Edl'torJ·a IS as a villain-a menace to workers merce has made clear, we want a program will provide much needed men and women through- and public health, a deep pocket to communitythafsmadeupofmore outtheCapita!Districttell --·------ relief from school property taxes be raided with than residential neighborhoods for homeowners around the state. their stories and are featured in photos at their establish heavy taxes, a not only a great place to live, but ments. In Albany County, the program scapegoat for an attractive m1x of homes, com willprovidesaVingsofatleast$480 We salute these advertisers, who are such an integral the decline of mercial areas, public spaces and ayearforevery homeowner. Most part of the community. From one-and-two person opera our economy. industry. seniors (over age 65) will benefit tions, to regional banks and markets, the Update section After we At the state level, the new, more even more, saving $800 a year. focuses on their special highlights in 1997. lost more than business-friendly attitude has been The danger is that school a half million accompanied by real policy We urge our readers to patronize these establishments boards may perceive reduced jobs, New changes. Gov. Patakiand the Leg voter opposition to increases in who play a vital role in the local economy. Manyshowtheir Yorkers came islature hav.e cut our state income good citizenship time and time again through financial tax rates, and raise property taxes to the painful taxes by an average of20 percent. on businesses - which do not support of local youth, sports and community organiza realization (Compare the state tax form you tions. Businesses also help fund-raising efforts by promot benefit from STAR. It's extremely that we need file in the nextfew weeks with the importantthatschooldistrictscon ing many local events through posting fliers and notices. business in this state. We need one you filed three years ago, and tinue to keep a careful eye on Let local business people know that you are grateful for jobs, so working families can thrive you're likely to see a big differ spending, to prevent major busi what they do, because what they do affects all of us. And here, and so our children can stay ence). New York's regulatory ness tax increases thatwould drive agencies, formerly recognized remember, this is agreatweekto patronize business since in the Empire State fustead of mov employersandjobsawayjustwhen · nationallyfortheir hostility to busi ing elsewhere for opportunity. We we need them most. it is tax-free week in New York. need the wealth that business cre ness, now take a more reasoned ates-because our high standard approach. Thecostofcreatingj!Jbs Bethlehem, the Capital District ofliving, to say nothing of tax rev -workers' compensation premi and New York state as a whole Help thy neighbors enues we need to pay for vital pub ums and unemploymentinsurance have tremendous competitive ad lic services, is based on it. rates, for example - is going vantages in to day's ever changing down. And leaders such as Senate economy. We have good schools Two weeks after one of the devastating weather And not so long ago, it often m~st Majority Leader Joseph Bruno are and universities, giving us a well events in New York state history, the North Country from seemed the Capital District didn't educated workforce at a time when think business was very important, calling for further steps to make lake Ontario to Lake Champlain remains the prototypical New York attractive to employers. "knowledge workers" are more disaster area, with tens of thousands without electricity as either. In Bethlehem and else valuable than ever. The state is where, both residents and elected Those changes are based. on winter's bitter cold and snow complicate cleanup efforts. located at the center of the global officials sometimes acted as though the realization that New York com · The great ice storm of 1998 has evoked a tremendous economy; our region is a cross we could live forever off the sala petes with other states for the busi roads for ·the entire Northeast community response in the Capital District (and around ries provided by state government, nesses and jobs we need to thrive. Access to capital, transportation · and our region's fine educational the country), from hundreds of emergency services volun For years, we were losers in that networks and cultural amenities and health-related institutions, teers to the thousands who have contributed canned food competition. Jobs moved out, and are all here. Locally, we have ex without ever needing private em many of our children moved to or batteries at their local supermarket. cellent sites for industrial devel ployers. followthejobs. Now, our economy opment, including property in and But, as the crisis enters its third week, continued com is doing better. Businesses have munity support is vital. Now, fortunately, our local around the PortofAlbany, and the elected officials have a different created more than 250,000 jobs in area near GE Plastics and Owens The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York attitude. In Bethlehem, the admin New York during the past three Corning Fiberglas off Route 32. has set up a Winter Storm Disaster Relief Fund (1-800- years. And it seems clear that istration and town board members Best of all, ·New York and Its HELP NOW) and the Salvation Army's Ice Angels cam are expressing the view that seek growth will continue throughout Capital District have a long tradi paign will ensure delivery of needed items dropped offat ing new business has to be a top 1998. Thafs truly good news .. priority. tion of innovation, and a business Price Chopper supermarkets, Fleet Bank branches and Local communities compete community that is smart and de with each other, too. Ifone locality the Salvation Army warehouse behind Marshall's in Thafsjustplaincommonsense. termined to grow. Economic pun in the Capital Districtdoesn'twant Northway Mall in Colonie. As Bethlehem school Superinten dits say the strong growth we've a new industrial plant, another dent Les Loomis often points out, enjoyed in the past few years can't we need a strong tax base -with town not too far away will be more continue forever. But the truth is than happy to take it, along with a healthy proportion of business that, while slower periods will Nonsense secrets thejobsandnewtaxrevenue busi -to maintain a high quality school come, long-term trends look very When the Rev. Brendan O'Keefe took off with more nesses create. If local entrepre system with continuing increases good. Now that we're truly ready neurs find it too difficult to open than $30,000 in money and valuables from St. Michael's in student enrollments. We want to compete, half of our challenge Shrine in Glenmont in October, it sure looked like a crime children who grow up here to be small businesses in one commu is met We know new businesses nity, they'll be forced to go else or two had been committed. able to find jobs nearby when they and new jobs are out there. Lefs where-and perhaps change resi-- Although O'Keefe argued via fax he was due the money become adults. And, as the goget'em. and had owned the valuables, parishioners thought other wise, and the fact that he was in parts unknown did little to establish O'Keefe's credibility. · SPOTLIGHT NEWSPAPERS . The Bethlehem police noted that preliminary charges Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom against O'Keefe included at least three counts of grand Associate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom larceny and three counts of forgery, but O'Keefe was not officially charged with anything, and no warrant' was is Managing Editor- Susan Graves sued for his arrest, while the district attorney's office Copy Editor- Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen Advertising Manager - Louise Havens presented the case to the county grand jury. Editorial Staff- Linda DeMattia, Ellen Gelting, Advertising Representatives- Corinne ThegrandjuryagreedinNovemberthatitwasprobable Peter Hanson, Andrew Hartman, Michelle Kagan, Blackman, Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyerlin, John O'Keefe had committed felony grand larceny, but its in Lisa K. Kelly, Linda Marshall, Katherine McCarthy Salvione dictrnentwas sealed, i.e., keptsecretfrom the public which High School Co"espondents-Chris Bonham, Production Manager- John Brent had shown a great deal of interest in the case. Karly Decker, Tara Gerber, Catherine Hartman, Tim Composition Supenoisor- Mark Hempstead Kavanagh, Meg McGinty, Jessica Parker, Christine For about two months, the fact that an absconding priest Potter, Rob Tacker Production Staff- David Abbott, Doris Cappabianca, Matthew Green had been officially charged with stealing from his congre Photography - Hugh Hewitt, Doug Persons gation was kept secret. For what purpose? Cartoonist-Hy Rosen Office Manager- Kathryn Olsen Classified/Subscriptions -Gail Harvey Grand juries are too secret as it is, sometimes ahnost (518) 439-4949 ' like a Star Chamber doing the bidding oflocal prosecutors. FAX (518) 489-0609 1h Spmfig/11 (USPS 396-630) Is published each Wednesday by Spotlight Nev.tSpapers,lnc., 125 Adams St~ Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Secondcl11$!i postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and at additional mailing offices. Whenacommon-senseindictmentiskeptsecretformonths OFFICE HOURS: Postmaskr: send address changes to Tht Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. for no good reason, it can only weaken public confidence 8:80 a.m. • 5 p.m. Mon..-Fri. Subscription rales: Albany County, one yellJ $24, two years $48, elsewhert:, one year $32. in the criminal justice system. E·mail- NEWS: [email protected] ADVERTISING &CLASSIFIED: [email protected] MAr ·'~"'R''""1. -a9 Resident gives CMI proposal resounding 'no' Editor, 1lte Spotlight smaller sections of glass. The de of senor residence housing zon sign reminds me ofthe office com ing a few years ago. Rather than lam one of the many residents of Letters plexes on Washington Avenue, or warehousing senior citizens, these '~:'teflers/Joiicy ... · oi08>' • ···' · · .· 0: ' I Delmar who is opposed to CMI's the hotels on Wold Road, perhaps regulations only permit JO resi :I}"' i\i'fhe Spotlight IJ!elcomes request to rezone to commercial a a better location forthis particular dents per acre, or a total of 67 for If anyone wants to get an idea of · ' ;letters fr.om readers on sub-' portion ofthe oldest residential area building. the proposed property, about half how big this building will be, ,'""iiects 'oflocalinterest. Letters of town. CMI has made no secret the number CMI would like to take a ride out to Washington i 1arl5!'bject io editing in keep, thattheywantthisdonesotheycan I, personally, an not opposed to house here. ing witk ourrulei offairness, Avenue and look at the Extended senior housing on the site - se 1 make a profit. , ac Round Hill 1.5L Chard ...... $13.99 DON'T BUY A HEARING AID 1.5L Cab ...... $13.99 Glen Ellen 1.5L Chard ...... $8.99 Check Until You Visit 1.5L Cab ...... $8.99 out our Sutter Home 1.5L Chard ...... :. $10.99 jludio{ogic So{utions 1.5L Cab ...... $10.99 every Heanng Testing & Treatment Center R.M. Woodbridgei.SLChard ..... $10.99 day 1.5L Cab ...... $10.99 (518) 482-9958 Walnut Crest 1.5LChard ...... $8.99 low • Senior Citizen Specials 1.5L Cab ...... $8.99 pnces Corbett Canyon 1.5L Chard ...... $6.99 Free Consultation l.SL Cab ...... $6.99 ONE STOP SHOPPING- Concha y Toro J.5L Chard ...... $7.49 Over 220 different Chardonnays 319 S. 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THE SPOTLIGHT Nursery school slates informational meeting Community Nursery School of NEWS NOTES New Salem church to serve Turkey calling Methodist Church of First United Methodist Church of chicken and biscuit dinner planned at Thacher Park Voorheesville has scheduled its Voorheesville will hold an infor Voorheesville annual Midnight Rnn for Satur mational meeting for parents on Elizabeth New Salem Reformed Church A turkey calling demonstration day, Jan. 31. Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Conniff-Dineen on Route 85 will dish up a chicken and animal tracking program will The group is collecting dona the church social hall on Maple 765-2813 and biscuit dinner on Saturday, be held at John Boyd Thacher tions of new blankets, travel size Avenue. Jan. 24, with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 State Park in New Scotland on toiletries and money to purchase Teacher Rosemarie Pakenas p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. items for the homeless. and board members will discuss Complete dinners cost $7 for Allyn Wright will demonstrate On Jan. 3, the group will meet the school's philosophy and an A lottery drawing will be on adults and $5 for children ages 5 to turkey calling, and Mark Storti of at 8:30 p.m. at the church to as swer questions. Monday, Feb. 9, at 7:30p.m. to ffil 10~ Children under 5 eat for free. the Environmental Clearinghouse semble personal care kits. The school has been run as a the class. APplications will be ac Reservations are not needed. of Schenectady will discuss ani They will then go to downtown parent cooperative for 31 years. mal tracking. cepted until 7 p.m. on Feb.9. Half day Jan. 23 Albany to distribute the kits a11d Children must be 4-years-old For information, call Ivy Participant should meet at the blankets to homeless people on by Dec. 1 to enroll. APPlications Brockleyat765-2108orthechurch at elementary school Indian Ladder parking area for the streets and in parks. They will this free program. will be available at the meeting office at 765-2895. Friday,Jan. 23, is a staff devel also distribute items at homeless and at the church office. opment day at the elementary For information and to regis shelters. school. Students will be dismissed ter, call872-1237. To help out, drop off new blan ...------,, at 11:50a.m. Middle level council kets and travel size toiletries at the Morning kindergarten students church office or social hall foyer Now Accepting Enrollment will also be dismissed at 11:50 a.m. to meet at high school on Maple Avenue, or write a check Afternoon kindergarten will fol to FUMCV marked "Midnight The middle leveladvisoiy coun · Run" to help cover costs. low a normal schedule. cil will meet on Tbursday,Jan. 22, PTA sponsors roller-skating at 6:30 p.m. in the juniorI senior Village board high school library. to meet Jan. 27 The PTA will sponsor Eighth to ninth-grade transi roller-skating in the elementary tion, home and school communi Voorheesville's board of trust rtA.I~~ school gymnasium on Friday,} an. cation, and ways to implement the ees will hold its first meeting of . 23, from 12:15 to 2:15p.m. middle level philosophy are on the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 27, ' Tendercare Child Center Tickets will be sold in advance the agenda. at 8 p.m. at village hall on at school for $3.50 each and in Everyone is invited to attend. Voorheesville Avenue. · FREE Registration with this ad clude skate rental. Skaters should bring lunch and Senior Youth Fellowship a drink. Children must be picked to help homeless Infants Toddlers, Pre-school and ' up in the cafeteria after skating. After School Programs The Senior United Methodist Youth Fellowship at First United 569 Elm. Ave., Bethlehem 478-0787 Warm up your Winter with our casual and comfortable dining Scharffs while your kids eat free from the kids menu. We feature a variety of steaks, seafood, chicken Oil i ,I and pasta dishes ... & Trucking Co., Inc. , ~ords .for you:; · something for everyone! So bring the kids and , For Heating Fuels Sooner. ..:. enjoy Coco's for lunch, ' ; :_: ~ ., ! ! < dinner, or the area's Bulk Diesel Fuel More:~~- best Sunday Brunch. "Loca£ Peopfe : Serving Loca£ Peopfe" . Since Janu~ry_1996,' ,· Glenmont So. 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New members are always wel :~~~~~o~tionlineduring- RCS book fair kicks off PARP week come to help support music in the Information about destinations school. and rates for upcoming trips will Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Cen Children can come to the be available on the line, as well as tral School District will host a book . Local Methodists any cancellations or changes. NEWS NOTES evening story hour in their paja help build Habitat House fair from Monday,] an. 26 through mas. Sign ups are always the Tues Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Pieter B. Selkirk day and Wednesday of the week Preschool and day care groups Members of First United Meth Coeyman'sElementarySchoolon South Bethlehem are welcome to attendThursdays. odist Church of Voorheesville re preceding the trip on a first-come, Church Street in Ravena. first-served basis. You can call the Call the library a day ahead at cently helped construct a Habitat Both Pieter B. Coeymans and for Humanity house on View Av information line at 44tKOOO, ext. 756-2053 if you are bringing a 9935. Becker Elementary schools will group. enue in Albany. kick off Parents As Reading Part In all, 28 people from ners programs starting Jan. 26. Voorheesville worked on the CHPto hold evenings and Sundays at noon at Delmar library offers The program is designed to the high school track on Route house, along with members of senior workshops encourage reading habits in other area United Methodist 9W. All ages are welcome. · program for toddlers Community Health Plan will youngsters by stressing the im churches. For information, call756-3237. Bethlehem Public library on present a series of free informa portance of parents and children Delaware Avenue in Delmar will Curtis and Beatrice Richardson tional workshops on understand reading together. Library to host provided leadership, Dave and offer a toddler program of stories, ing Medicare coverage thrAPERS II · Dean Witter. 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Serving the of Bethlehem & New Scotland Newtonville and Menands Town of Colonie The Spotlight Loudonville Weekly Colonie Spotlight Business Phone Home Phone PAGE 12:-:- January 21,_1998 THE SPOTUGHT Engineers group to State parks announce February lottery for par~ reservations award scholarships Saratoga-Capital District State Will be held to assign picnic shel one tent available through the lot at 584-2535. The Capital District chapter of Park Region recently announced ters. ShelterreseiVation confirma tery. Moreau State Park, located in theNewYorkStateSocietyofPro the picnic shelter reseJVation sys tions Will be mailed to patrons by The capacity of two of the shel Northern Saratoga County, off fessiona!Engineersawardsschoi tem for John Boyd Thacher, . Feb.14. ters is approximately 125 people Northway exit 17S in th'e foothills arships to young people pursuing Grafton Lakes, Cherry Plain, Shelters can usually be re imd the remaining sheltetand tent ofthe Adirondacks has one she!- engineering as a career. Saratoga Spa, Moreau Lake, Mine seiVed from early May through each accommodate about 30 ter and one tent which can be The chapter is offering three Kill and Max V. Shaul State Parks. mid-October, With some variations people. reserVed. $500 awards to students who have ThelotterysystemforThacher, from park to park. Cherry Plain State Park, located The shelter accommodates ap- ' al?plied to a coll~ge or U';Jive~ity Grafton, Cherry Plain and Saratoga After the lottery draWing, the off Route 22, 1.5 miles north of proximately 120 people and the · With an accredtted engmeermg Spa enables park users to mail in remainingshelterrese!VationsWill Stephentown, has one .shelter tent about 30 people. program. the lottery application forthe shel be handled on a first-come, first ava:ilable through the lottery. It For information on these facili- Applica!'t;s for the av.:ards Will ter they prefer, eliminating the seiVed basis. · can hold 75 to 100 people. ties and a reseiVation application also be ehgtble to recetve three need to make reseiVations at the John Boyd Thacher State Park, For more information on these call the Moreau State Park offic~ national. scholars~ips offered by park. located 10 miles westofAlbany on .adlities and a lottery application, at793-0511. ' ~e Natio!!!" Soctety of Profes- ReseiVations for shelters at Route 157, has nine shelters avail call the Grafton Lakes State Park Mine Kill and Max V. Shaul stonal Engmeers. Moreau, Mine Kill and 'Max V. able through the lottery. Shelter Office at 279-1155. . State Parks, located on Route 30, At the state !eve!, the ';lewly Shaul can be made by calling the capacities vary from 100 to 200 Saratoga Spa State Park, located south of Middleburgh each have ~ormed Fo1;1nda~on for Engtneer individual park offices. people. in the city of Saratoga Springs, one shelter which Will accommo- mg Education will award a $1000 To participate in the lottery, a For information on these facili threernilesnorthofNorthwayexit · date. approximately 80 to 100 Past Officer's Scholarship to the patron must obtain a reseiVation ties and a lottery application, call 13N, has eight shelters available people. chil.d of a member of the state application from the park office. the Thacher State Park office at through the lottery. Shelter ca· For information on these facili- SOCiety. The completed application should 872-1237. pacities vary from 85 to 500 people. ties and a reseiVation application Apl?lications ar~ available at be returned no later than 8 a.m. on Grafton Lakes State Park, lo For information on these facili call the Mine Kill State Park office area htgh schoolgmdance offices. Monday, Feb. 2. cated 12 miles east of Troy on ties and a lottery application, call at 827-6111. For information, call Leo Hetling At that time a lottery drawing Route 2, has three shelters and the Saratoga Spa State Park office at 439-2102. ' NO FUEL""'·-.... PER • SO GAL. FAMILY CASH PRICE Discounts for large deliveries PER HONEY BROWN K-1 • go GAL. CASH PRICE $1299 $699 24 Hwr lervlee CASE 12 Pack $1199CASE OIL• (518) 767-0018 113E ...__CALL FOR TODAY'S MARKET RATE!-..,. BUDWEISER MICHELOB GENNY SAM $1199 . $699 ADAMS. CASE 12 Pack $9!o!ck Helderberg Siding KEG SPECIALS- LABATT'S or BUD 1/2 Keg. $49.95 &Construvtion, Inu. 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"Guilderland was a good win again Friday,Jan. 23,&t 8 p.m. at for us," said Eagles coach Chuck Leading by three points after home against Niskayuna. the first quarter, the Eagles scored Abba. 'We were happy to beat a 17 to Guilderland's nine in the sec team who we had lost to earlier in ond quarter. the Season." Geoff Hunter, who led the Bethlehem had previously lost ·to Guilderland in the Helderberg Eagles in points, scored eightofhis Tournament over the holidays. 15 points in the second quarter. Going into the second halflead The Eagles battled Shaker on Saturday and came up the loser by ing 34-23,·Bethlehem lostthe third two points, 64-62. · quarter, 22-18, but picked it up in the final quarter to go home with The Eagles lost the first three an 11 point win over the Dutch quarters and went into the fourth WAIT A SECOND, trailing35-51.However,Bethlehem men,6S-57. 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Albany Academy for Girls Pre-Kthrough Grade 12 140 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208 (518) 463-2201 http://www.albanyacademyforgirls.org 10028-•22 PAGE 14- January 21, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT BC hockey team trips up on the ice BC girls track sho~s promise By Andrew Hartman Senior Greg Cooper scored especially pumped up for a show By Tara Gerber In the high jump, the team was led by senior and co-captain Liz The Bethlehem Hockey team bothofBethlehem'sgoals, but they down with the Brothers of CBA The girls indoor track team has Hart. She easily cleared the 4-foot played one game last week in an proved to be not enough, as Troy on Tuesday; Jan. 20. had a successful and promising got the job done in overtime. overtime battle against Troy-Co JeffSmith, a senior right wing season. Already 9-inch bar. lumbia on Saturday,Jan. 17, at the The Eagles had the goal of for the Eagles, pointed out that this. year, after ''We attribute Knickerbacker Arena. reaching the .500 mark as a focus the bestwaytoshakeofftheTroy seven league most of our suc forthe Troy-Columbia game, which The last time the girls Bethlehem suffered a 3-2 loss Columbia loss was to defeat CBA meets, the girls cess as a team made the very close, well-played after a Troy goal in the extra period. "We need to beatCBA on Tues have had three placed first in a meet to the increaS!'d loss hurt all the more. depth that we The game was a defensive duel, day," Smith said. ''We are so mad. first-place fin was more than 10 as junior goalie Adam DiMuria Now the Eagles, at 4-6-1, have It could have gone either way. ishes. The last have acquired," time the girls stopped 27 shots for Bethlehem, some work on their hands, as their Their goalie won it for them. years ago. said Hart. remaining schedule dictates that while the Troy goalie grabbed 23. "Adam did a great job in goal," placed first in a ------ ''We are go they only have only a handful of meet was more Both teams struggled to put the he continued. "!tis too bad we lost ing all the way," · chances to redeem themselves. than 10 years puck in the net, and it showed on this one." said head coach Jen Hickman. Bethlehem was expected to be ago. The meet on Monday proved the scoreboard. She added she plans on taking again to be a strong one for the 10 girls to the state qualifiers, Bethlehem Pop Warner girls. where she thinks her team will slates officers' vote In the 4 X 200-meter run, Katie also be strong. ' Do::Yo.u like your; smile?,· Noonan, Catyt) Leonardo, Liz Bethlehem Pop Warner will Already this year, Woodworth Cappiello and Diana hold its annual meeting Mon seta school record in the 55-meter Special Gift... day 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Town Woodworth, for the third time Only $1 001 this season, broke the school dash with a time of7.2 along with New Patient Visit • • Hall, located at 445 Delaware Kim Link, who broke the school record with a time of 1:52.8, plac * Initial Dental Exam {$30 valu[; Ave. in Delmar. record in the 300-i:neterrun with a *Necessary X-Rays (Up to an $83 value) ing them first. The public is invited. time of 42.06. *Complete Consultation ($30 value) ''We are finally making a name • Comfortable and Affordable Care Hickman also is expecting con~ Bethlehem Pop Warner for ourselves," said Noonan, a • Visa & MasterCard Accepted tinued excellence by Addie • We Handle the Insurance Forms members will have an oppor sophomore and a three-year var Blabey in the 60- meter run and • t 0 0 S DC • Full Service Dentistry tunity to- vote for the 1998 sity runner. Harve y Wm er ••• , .... •. board of directors and offic the 4x 400-meter relay run, which General Dentistry IWhat Have You GotTo lose? CALL NOW II Woodworth also placed fifth in consists of Noonan, Leonardo, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry ers. the 55-meter hurdles with a time Woodworth and Blabey. (518) 482-0881 For information call Mitch II~ • ,li~ COITIW.~If. of9.5. 613 Central Avenue • Griffin at 439-5671. The next meet is a relay Satur (Between North Main & North Allen} day, Jan. 24, at RPI. Albany, NY 12206 'i II • General Denllstry • Ccsme!Jc Dentrstry • Bleachrng • Bondmg • Crowns & Permanent Bndges ICappmgl• Dentures &Partrals Lady Eagles offering Sunday basketball clinics The newly formed Beth lehem Lady Eagles Basket ball Club is conducting din Teresa's Unisex & Tanning -ics on Sundays during the Receive 52 weeks of· Glenmont, NY basketball season. · Now offers Massage . c • Girl~ in the grades, three The Spotlight for just $24. Therapy. ., tlliough eightare iri.Vited and Mention this ad and get a . encouraged to attend the You'll get stories on your village board, One hour massage for .. skills clinics. town board, and school board meetings. $45.00. For information,' call439- You will also get stories about your neighbors and neighborhood- (Good thru 2/28198) 2007. stories about the community! . . For call WE FOCUS ON LOCAL NEWS EVENTS. Tri-Vi11age Nursery School OPEN HOUSE and · REGIS1RATION ~ ~ Cc f.·.. ~C~":_ Cq;l,. •· '\; I ) ""'... • ARi t t Q, iF Sunday, February 1st ~-- lr\~ L. 1"'"""" ;~ -~~ -· b... '· 1:00 - 3:00 '*-..- K:~ In Albany County Outside Albany County 1:00 Open House o 1 Year - $24.00 D 1 Year - $32.00 for prospective parents Registration will begin D 2 Years - $48.00 o 2 Years - $64.00 promptly at 1:00 p.m. 0 New Subscription 0 Renewal subscription Come and register Name ______your 3 and 4 year old Call 439-49~9- and pay for the '98-'99 school year. with Mastercard or VISA I Address ______I . D Mastercard D VISA Call Tri-Village Nursery School 439-1455 I City, State, Zip------Card# _____:__~_ or Ann 439-8747 Gloria 439-5831 1 I Phone Account # Expiration Date ___ Registration is limited to 1 child per adult unless siblings I . . $30 registration fee required L _ ~L!~~ ~U_!~~~~N__T~:~_: ~~i~~ ~O_:_B~x_2 ~'~~~'::_~ ~2~~ _ _j Located at First United Methodist Church (428 Kenwood Ave.) THE SPOTLIGHT January 21, 1998 . PAGE 15 Del Lanes lists high scorers Do/fins compete Starfish to teach swimming The following people earned bowling honors at Del Lanes dur at Canajoharie The Albany-Voorheesville Star All classes include swimmers of bowling honors at Del Lanes dur ingtheweekofMonday,Jan.12. Eight Do!fin swimmers traveled fish Swim Club will conduct swim all levels, so children in a family can ing the week of Monday, Jan. 19. Senior Citizen Men: Bob to Canajoharie earlierthis month to ming lessons for children ages 4 attend the same class. Senior Citizen Men: Fred ~,266and917inthreegames; · participate in a United States Swim through 14 this spring. Lessons will For complete schedules and reg Oliver Jr., 268 and 928 in three and Richard Neumann, 552 in mingmeetfordevelopmentalswim begin Saturday, Feb. 7, and con istration information, call 765-4267 games; Dave Griffin, 521 in three three games. mers. tinue for 10 weeks through May. or visit the Starfish on the world games; and Steve Walley, 595 in Senior Citizen Women: Scott Solomon finished first in Lessons will be held at the pools wide web"(after Jan. 24) at http:/I three games Eleanor Moak,200;Ruth Logan, the 200-yard freestyle and second in at SUNY Albany Saturday morn members.aol.com/Avstarfish/ Senior Citizen Women: Cora 515 in three games; and Marilyn the 50-yard breaststroke in.the 11- ings and at Siena College Sunday starfish.htm Kubisch, 187; and Phyllis Smith, Broomberg, 182 and 12-years-old category. afternoons, Albany High School The A-V Starfish Swim Club is a 457 in three games. Men: Phil Hausman 300 and A first place finish in the 50-yard Monday evenings, Albany Public not-for-profit, tax-exempt organiza Men: Bill ComeU,300and 1048 1010 in four games;and Joe . freestyle and 50-yard butterfly was Bath 2 Tuesday evenings and tion established to train youth in in four games; Mike Stone, 298; Mazuryk, 298 and 1052 in four wonby10-year-oldUn-ryGioeclder Voorheesville High School Thm-s swimmingandtopromotethesport and Joe Bartczak, 785 games. while 10-year-old Lauren Grady day and Friday evenings. It has been in existence since Women: Josephine Vmditti, Women: Erin Barkman, 267 finished second in the 50-yard back Classes are 45 minutes and fa~ 1964 and in 1996-1997 the club pro 246; Sue Duncan, 630; and and 908 in four games. stroke. Lauren also carne in fourth low the American Red Cross plan, vided swinuning lessons to more Heather Selig, 813. Adult Junior. Men: Ed Lena, in the 50-yard butterfly. with Red Cross certified instruc than 1,200 children throughout the Adult Junior Men: Phil 269 and 680 in three games; and In the B-and-under category, tors. Capital District. Hausman, 279 and 724 in three Steve Vnuk237,and 620in three Jinnny Kivlen of Selkirk finished Individual classes are kept small The club also operates a com games; and Lou DeVoe 244, and games. second in the 25-yard backstroke to maximize learning, especially for . petitive swim team and a masters 627 in three games. Adult Junior Women: Beth and the 25-yard breaststroke. younger swimmers. swinuning program for adults. Adult Junior Women: Marie Mathews, 247 and 573 in three KatieO'DonneU,7,finishedfirst Yaggle,203and518inthreegames games; and Maria Yaggle, 188 in the 25-yard backstroke and sec Junior Classic: Mike Westfall, and 458 in three games ond in the 50-yard freestyle: 267 and 911 in four games; Chris Junior Classic: Joe Stapleton, Alyssa Sullivan brought home O'ITERBECK BUILDERS, INC. Williams, 241; Courtney Radick, 289 and 870 in four games; Erin the gold with first place finishes in Compfete Jfome Impro-vements & 'R§motfe(i11fJ 278; and Amanda Clapper, 222 Fagan, 208; and Rich Antonio, both the 25-yard freestyle and the Phone 766-3198 Majors: Mark Eberhard, 233 228 and 830 in four games. 25-yard breaststroke. FINANCING AVAILABLE and 597 in three games; Chris Majors: Mruy Westfall, 218; · KristenGloeckler,withjusttwo Sifka, 219; Mruy Westfall, 196; and Matt Harter, 207 and 581 in months of Competitive swimming • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • DECKS, SUNROOMS and Bridget AuC!aire, 191. three games. experience, finished third in the 25- • KITCHENS, BATHS • ROOFING, SIDING Juniors: Nick Kanner, 207 and Juniors: Kati Weeks 151; and yard backstroke and fifth in the 25- • ADDITIONS, DORMERS • BASEMENT REMODELING 528 in three games; Matt Harter, Shaunna Sondak, 176 and 454 yard breaststroke and freestyle. 170; Katie Duncan, 201; and in three games. Martha Grady swam her per 1988·1998 "Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!" Ashley Levine, 212 Preps:RebeccaPiog118;Mark sonal best, earoing BB qualifying VISIT OUR BOOTH #129 AT HOME SHOW '98 Preps: Mike ConneUy,171 and Bryan 80; and Jake Raymond, times in the 50-yard freestyle and IN TilE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA ON FEBRUARY 6, 7, & 8. 468 in three games; Paul Parker, 163 and 411 in three games. 25-yard butterfly. 153; Jessica Starr, 156; and Amanda Curtin, 132 The following people earned George W. Frueh Del Lanes offers Fuel Oil • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel new night out Del LanesoffDelawareAvenue in Delmar will offer a merchants' OPEN HOUSE night out program on Thursdays Sunday, January 25, 1998 beginning Jan. 22 from 9:15 to 11 from 1:30·4:30 PM p:m. and running through April9. JSling<.rlwods Coritmunity Methodist Church Thecostof$8perweekinclude)l Cash Only Cash Only New Scotland Rd. 423-7407 two games, a new bowling ball and Prayer Line M©bil" Prayer Line a party in April. The cost is $5 per 462-1335 462-5351 week without a ball. 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NEW YORK <"\!~..PENNSYLVANIA <"\!\..SOUTH CAROLINA 345 EQUAL HOUSING 5 I 8-465-4444 Visit us on the internet at http:/ /wwy.-.seniorquartcrs.com OPPORTUNITY PAGE 16 January 21,1998 THE SPOTLIGHT Delmar library hosts D Landfill D Zoning Saturday story times (From Page 1) (From Page 1) dents 14-years-old and older with Wednesdays and Thursdays be Bethlehem Public Library's Environmental Conservation gave town residents who request assis tween 2 and 4:30p.m. at 439-0503. shopping centers, businessorpro youth services department con ANSWERS permission to fill re tance with various jobs around the Project Hope, supported bythe fessional offices, banks or other tinues its series of Saturday morn maining space in the landfill. house. . town, prpvides counseling ta monetary institutions, .data pro ing story times to accommodate "Their (ANSWERS) engineers Austin said babysitting, shovel troubled teenagers and their fami cessing centers, motels, restau children of working parents. estimate it will last four years," ing snow, raking leaves and pet lies. rants, personal service shops or said Gregg Sagendorph, care are among the most popular Fuller said the town provides a any other suitable use recom Sessions are scheduled for Sat Bethlehem bighway superinten requests from residents who use line in the budgetfor Project Hope mended by the planning board urdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 21 and 28, dent the program. every year, but does not directly and approved by the town board. and March 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the library on 451 Delaware Ave. in Sagendorph said the town has "Most students are willing to provide services. Flanigan and Supervisor Sheila Delmar. used this landfill since the early do that type of job," said Austin. In other matters, the board ap Fuller said they don't know what 1980s along with 13 other munici "But it really depends on the stu pointed Bernard Kaplowitz, town decisionswillbemadeontheCMI Saturday Storybreak is for chil palities. dent" attorney, at a salary of$37,397 per ·project dren ages 3 to 6. Parents must In other business, the board The youth employment division year, and Bruce Secor, commis Flanigan added that in Ws per attend with their children. Forin agreed to applyfora$18,079 grant is like a matchmaker. It connects sioner of public works, at a salary sonal opinion, the Delaware Av formation, call439-9314. from the state Division for Youth. people, but doesn't negotiate of$76,263 per year, at its January enue site is a perfect spot for the David Austin, administrator of wages between employer and organizational meeting. CM!project the Parks and Recreation Depart employee. ment said the grant is $643 more "Its an opportunity for young New Salem church than 1997's allocation. The money people to get a taste of what a will offset costs of the youth em- · commitment to a job is all about at to serve breakfast D Honor ployment program, Project Hope a very young age," Fuller said. New Salem Reformed Church (From Page 9) and summer recreation programs. · Students who would like to be on Route 85 will serve an all-you The youth employment pro part of the employment program, can-eat pancake breakfast on sat Gladys Lugo, Thomas Mabee, beth Smith, Jill Stumbaugh, Ben gram matches high school stu- can call Sharon Felson Tuesdays, urday, Feb. 7, from 7:30 to 11:30 Julie Masa, Thomas McDonald, jamin Walker, Mark Wallace, a.m. Jessica Musso, Charles Olinger, Alana Williams. Marcie Pry, Clarissa Quackenbush, Alyssa Raynor, Ri Eighth·grade honor roll chard Rider, Douglas Schaible, Ashley Armer, Mitchell Christie Shields, James Snider, Baitsholts, Crystal Baldwin, Brittany Sutton, Chelsea Vautrin, Michael Baumes,AlishaBennett, Charles Williams, Jason Yurek. Amy Billetts, Laura Boehlke, Chrystal Bowen, Jeffrey Bradley, Seventh-grade honor roll Shannon Coale, Christopher MichaelAdams, Parker Beach, Currey, Matthew Dardani, Marc Bohl, Candace Brooker Adrienne Davis, Stephanie Thyrring, Dara Byrne, Christo Davison, Jennifer DeForge, _pher Cary, Holly Clifton, Tyler Amanda Dell, Amy Denson, Sara Collins, Steven Correll, Megan Dolan, Pamela Dunican, Elizabeth DeAndrea, Laura Delahaye, Sa Fink, Robert Fisk, Brian Fuller, rah Dennis, Amanda Farrant, Kimberly Gardner, Amanda Brian Frangella, Katie Garcia, Hamilton, Mark Hamilton, Jason Krystal Geraldsen, Kristina Har- . Hartley, Jeremy Irwin, Kristofer. ris, Brian Hart, Erin Herman, Jes Jeune, Davin Krzykowski, Rachel sica Ingraham, Jessica Jiminez, Kuhnmunch, Robyn Machia, Ste John Jones, Christopher Jordan, fanie McLaren, Conor Morgan, Christopher Kot, Ravi Kriss, Mat Katherine Mullarkey, Thomas thew Krzykowski, Heather Nevinger, William Orsi, Katelyn LaMarre, Sean LaMora, Harrison Pauly, Christopher Penalver, Lehmann, Krista Lent, Robert Darrick Priester, Alison Raab, Lozano, Daniel Made, Jennifer David Raimo, Victoria Roth, Jes Masa, Carolyn McMullen, Jenni sicaSeaburg,JamesStanton, Dal- ,, fer Mero, Pamela Morrison~ lasTrombley,Joe!Trombley,Jesse Pamela Moutopoulos, Stephanie Turner, David Whydra, Samantha Mulligan, Bryan Noble, Beckie Zazycki. · Nowak, Richard Olinger, Desiree Palmatier, Catherine Parisi, Jason Parker, Analiesa Quattlebaum, Katherine Rib ley, Crystal Ringler, In Voorheesville Kelly Rysedorph, Benjamin The Spotlight is sold at Salovitz, Johanna Scalzo, Justina Stewarts, Voorheesville Mobil What lllakes our Schipano, Karl Schoenig, Eliza- and Supervalu hollle a real hollle? 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Loudonville Home for Adults Assisted Living Residence INDIVIDUALIZED CARE FOR SENIORS 298 Albany-Shaker Road, Albany, N.Y. 12211 • Professionally trained • Expert packing services 463-4398 mo•vinl!! teams • Local/Long Distance 436·6756 DOT 10270 THE SPOTLIGHT. t January :H, 1998 ,2_ PAGE Tr'-"~ ~------V'ville nursery sets info night Communiiy Nursery School of Children must be 4-years-old Harvey. W. Snye Arrangements were by the Highland, Richard P. Plate! of the First Methodist Church of by Dec. 1 to enroll. BabcockFuneraiHomeioRavena. Rensselaerville, Robert Plate! of Voorheesville will hold an infor Applications wm be available at Harvey W, Snye, 89, of South Contributions may be made to Cohoes and Craig A Plate! ofKan Main Street in Voorheesville died mational meeting for parents on the meeting and at the church of St. Peter's Hospital Home Care,_ sas;twodaughters,KarenLBruhn Monday ,Jan. 26, at 7:30p.m. in the Friday, Jan. 16, at St.l'eter's Hos fice. 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany ofEsperanceandPatriciaAPiatel church social hall on Maple Av pital io Albany. A lottery drawing will be held 12208 or Bethlehem Volunteer of Schenectady; a sister, Mary enue in Voorheesville. Born io Ausable Forks, he was on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7:30p.m. to Ambulance Service, PO Box 246, Hepinstall of Rensselaer; and 15 Teacher Rosemarie Pakenas fill the class. Applications will be a longtime resident of Selkirk 12158. grandchildren. and board members will discuss accepted until 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Voorheesville. Services were from the New the school's philosophy and an For information, call Ivy Mr. Snye worked for the state Gertrude Bonham Comer-Cannon Family Funeral swer questions. Broc1deyat765-2108orthechurch Department ofHealth, retiring io Home io Colonie. The school has been run as a office at 765-2895. parent cooperative for 31 years. 1972 as a chief engineer. Gertrude Gladden Bonham, 92, Mr. Plate! will be buried in He was a communicant of St. of Deer Cliff Road in Voorhees Saratoga National Veterans Cem Matthew's Church in Voor ville, died Thursday, Jan. 15, at etery. heesville and a member of the Our U!dy of Ufe Health Center io Five Rivers offers Owl Camp Guilderland. Contributions may be made to KnightsofColumbusinAltamont. Communiiy Hospice of Albany Borninl.eavenwortb,Kan.,she Thenaturalhistory,ecologyand Campers will go on owl prowls, He was the husband of the late - County, 315; S. Manning Blvd., conservation of the owls of New learn how to identify owls by sight Genevieve Crawford Snye. lived in Voorheesville for the past Albany 12208. nine years. York State will be the focus of a and sound, analyze owl pellets, Survivors ioclude a daughter, parent/child sleep over program construct an owl nest box and Beverly LaRock ofVoorheesville; Mrs. Bonhain was the widow of to be held Friday,]an.30, through more. 11 grandchildren; and 20 .great Raymond R Bonham. Robert J. Westervelt Satorday, Jan. 31, at the Five Riv Tuition is $25 per parent/child grandchildren. Survivors include a son, U!rry Robert]. Westervelt, 82, of Al ers Environmental Education Cen team and $20 for Five Rivers lim Bonham of Voorheesville, and a bany and formerly of Feura Bush ter on 56 Game Farm Road io Del ited members. Services were from j:he Reilly & mar. Son Funeral Home in grandson. died Monday, Jan. 12, at Commu Registration will be on a first Owl Camp '98 will be a fun over Voorheesville and St. Matthew's Services were private. nity Hospice of Albany County. come, first served basis. The dead night experience geared to middle line is Monday, Jan. 26 . Church. Arrangements were by the . Born in Albany, he was a long school comprehension. For information, ca11475-0291. Burial was in Our U!dy of An Reilly & Son Funeral Home in time resident of Feura Bush be gels Cemetery in Colonie, Voorheesville. fore returning to Albany. Contributions may be made to . Contributions may be made to Mr. Westervelt was ·a welder Community Hospice of Albany the Activities Fund, Our U!dy of for Freuhauf Trailer io Menands Snowshoe walk offered County, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Al Ufe Center, 2 Mercycare U!ne, for17 years. He then worked as a - bany 12208. Guilderland 12084. truck mechanic for Red Star until Five Rivers Environmental Edu techniquesoftravelonsnowshoes, he retired in 1976. He was· a com cation Center on Game Farm Road accompanied by a naturalist. If municant of St. Margaret Mary's in Dehnar will offer a snowshoe there is insufficient snow, the hike Fortune J. Mirabile Michael H. Munyan Church in Albany. walk on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m. will be done on foot. _·Fortune J. Mirabile, 63, of Michael H. Munyan, 58, of Survivors ioclude his wife, Mar The program will present the Call to reserve snowshoes, or Glenmont died Saturday, Jan. 17, Woodlake Road io Guilderland and garet Reis Westervelt; four sons basics of snowshoeing, including bring your own: Children must be atStrattonVeteransAffairsMedi, formerly of Voorheesville, died Robert]. Westervelt of Loudon the history of snowshoes, differ in fourth-grade or higher to fit into cal Center Hospital in Albany. Thursday, Jan. 15, at his home. ville; FrankL Westervelt and Jo ent types and styles and how to Five Rivers' snowshoes. seph R Westervelt, both of Sel choose the right one for you. Participants should dress for Born and educated in Albany, Mr. Munyan was an engineer kirk, and Rodney J. Westervelt of Participants will learn some the outdoors. For information, call he was a veteran of the Korean for IBM, retiring last year. Rensselaer; two daughters, Karen 475-0291. War. HewasaNavyveteran.Hewas Hendrickson of New Baltimore Mr.Mirabilewasatruckdriver a. member of the Voorheesville and Ann Marie Vertifuville ofSyra for Holmes Transportation for men's bowling and golf leagues. cuse; and seven grandchildren. · Library schedules SAT review more than 30 years. Survivors include his mother, Services were from the Survivors include a sister, Gertrude· Hall Munyan of McVeigh Funeral Home in Albany A representative from the on Delaware Avenue ill Delmar. JosephioeS.MirabileofGlenmont Slingerlands; his wife, Mary and St. Margaret Mary's Church. Princeton Review will discuss tech High school sophomores and Services are scheduled for to- McVee Munyan; two daughters, Entombment was in Memory's niques to improve PSAT and SAT juniors and their parents are en d ay, J an. 21, at 845 : a.m. fr om the Suzanne Munyan Jensen of Garden io Colonie. scores on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 1 couraged to attend. For informa DanielKeenanFuneraiHome,490 Altamont and Laura Munyan p.m. at Bethlehem Public library tion, call439-9314. DelawareAve.,Albany,andatOur Michel of Madison, Conn.; two Contributions may be made to Lady Help of Christians Church at sons, David Munyan of Altamont Community ·Hospice of Albany 9:30 a.m. and William Munyan of Delmar; County, 315 S. Manniog Blvd., Al two sisters, Margaret Baker of bany 12208 or Daughters of Sarah Crisis center seeks volunteers Burial will be in Our Utdy Help Rochester and Sally TenEyck of Nursing Home, Washington Av of Christians Cemetery in · Voorheesville; a brother, John enue Extension, Albany 12203. The Albany County Rape Cri mornings, afternoons, evenings or Glenmont. Munyan of Rochester; and two sis Center is seeking adult volun overnights. grandchildren. teers to staffits24-houremergency Volunteer CourtAdvocates are hot line. Services were private. also needed to accompany victims Grace C. Newkirk Zoning board Training sessions will be held of violent crime to area courts. Grace C. Hilhnan Newkirk, 79, Arrangements were· by the cancels meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 3 Volunteers assist victims when of Selkirk died Friday, Jan. 16, at Reilly & Son Funeral Home in to March 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the they talk to members of the dis her home. Voorheesville. The Bethlehem Zoning Board Albany County Office Building on trict attorney's office and other Contributions may be made to of Appeals meeting scheduled for 112 State Street in Albany. court personnel, and support the Born in Albany, she was along victim when he or she is testify time resident of Selkirk. Community Hospice of Albany Wednesday,Jan.21,hasbeencan Volunteers staff the hotline County Home Care; 315 S. Man celled. The next regular meeting from home, responding to crisis ing. . She was a member of First Re ning Blvd., Albany 12208. will be Feb. 4. calls from past or current victims Forinformation, call447-7100. formed Church of Bethlehem and of sexual assault. Bethlehem Sunshine Senior Citi They can also provide assis zens. John J. Plate/ tance and supportathospital emer In Slingerlands gency rooms or police depart ~ Mrs.Newkirkwasthewidowof John]. Plate!, 79, of Delmar The Spotlight is sold at Falvo's ments within the county. Alfred T. Newkirk. died Wednesday, Jan. 14, at his and Tollgate ~ Survivors include two daugh home. Volunteers sign up in advance for seven-hour shifts, covering ters, Louise Goes of Fiorida and Born io Albany, he was edu STEVEN Barbara Pickup of Selkirk; three cated in Rensselaer. sons, John Newkirk of Glenmont, CARBERRY and Donald Newkirk and Edward Mr. Plate( was an Army veteran Newkirk, both of Selkirk; two of World War II, serviog in the • Kitchens brothers,John Hillman and Henry European Theater. • Baths Hillman, both of Selkirk; 12 grand He was a brakeman ·for the • Bookcases children; and riioe great-grandchil former New York Central and • In-Home Offices dren. Conrail for 39 years before he re One Free Round of Hitting tired. Services were from First Re -with thJs ad - Small Jobs Welcomed formed Church of Bethlehem. Survivors include his wife, Burial was in Ehnwood Cemetery 2 River St., Troy • In Old Brick Furniture Store Lorraine E. Plate!; five sons, Mark Mon-Fri 12pm-1 Opm · Sat-Sun Bam-1 Opm io Selkirk. ]. Plate! of Delmar, John Plate( of 271-HITT 475-1135 PAGE 18 - January 21 , 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT Newberry winners on tap for kids The Newberry Medal Award a 14-year-old, who is injured in a of-age story. winners in Children's literature burning accident which takes her Laiosa has also produced a list have been announced, and the li mother's life, is heartbreaking and for potential mad scientists which brary is pleased that we have all of rewarding. spotlights books on science them available for your child's Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson projects, such as Super Science ' reading pleasure. _ Levine - .a wonderful choice. Concoctions-50mysteriousmix Brings new life·to the Cinderella tures for fabulou·s fun. And 101 VIIOIIIeesville tale. Great Science Experiments easily rrn Lily's Cro$Sing by Patricia Reilly done with household items, Science 1PublicUbraty Gift-the sights and s()unds, fears Experiments Your Can Eat, Gee The annual awards= are pre and deprivations of World War II Whiz and How to Mix Arl and Sci sented for the most distinguished affect the summer vacation of 1(). ence. contributions to American litera year-old lily. Let yourkids spend some win ture.Joyce Laiosa, youth services Wringer by Jerry Spinelli - a terSaturdaysexperimentinginthe librarian, contributes her own ob 1().year old boy grapples with the kitchen or basement with prin servations about the winners: questions of conformity and peer ciples of color, light, sound, water Out ofthe Dust by Karen Hesse pressure. This book should stay and nature.· ·-in free verse form, this story of with you forever, a great coming- Barbara Vink Bethlehem G.O.P. Cocktail Reception NORMANSIDE COUNTRY CLUB Elsmere, New York Thursday Evening, January 2.9, 1998 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Carving & Pasta Stations.· Cash Bar Break Down and Get One . • ,,,,.Nokia 638 Cellular Phon\e Up to 1000 local minutes of airtime to use in the first two months of service - -Roadside Safety Kit Give yourself the Safety &- Security you before you need it Scientific American Frontiers: Nordic Sagas Wednesday, 8 p.m.·. Ballykfsaangal Thursday, 8 p.m. Roadside Safety Kit includes: · Umberto D Friday, 10 p.m. Tire Inflator I Sealer America's FamiJy Kitchen With Vertamae • Jumper CaPles Grosvenor • Flashlight & Batteries Saturday, 1 p.m. Nature: Cat& • Waterproof Pouch Sunday, 8 p.m. The Irish In America: Long Joumey Home, Part I Monday, 9 p.m. NOVA: Supersonic Spies Mobi LIFESTYLES. Tuesday, 8 p.m. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS!'M Owens-Corning fiberglas Corporation supports public television for a bt!tter community Owens-Corning Is Fiberglas ...... ~ ._,_ ~,t,~,~· -· 1':...·:-:-.P.~ THE SPOTLIGHT January 21, 1998 PAGE 19 St. Peter's Hospital Boy, Erich Stephen Remiker, to Janet and Richard Remiker of Delmar, Dec. 28. Girl, Bailey Paige Kruss, to Kelly and Stephen Kruss of Glen mont, Dec. 30. Girl, Ellinor Hannah Rutkey, to Jennifer and Stephen Rutkey of Selkirk, Dec. 31. Boy, Brennan Patrick Buhr, to Patricia and Henry BuhrJr. ofGien mont,Jan. 2. Girl, Catherine Eileen Amodeo, to Mary and Mark Amodeo of Delmar, Jan. 8. Out of town Boy, Max Jacob Satow, to Bar bara and Michael Satow of Man hattan, Jan. 1. Maternal grandpar ents are Dr. Harold and Dorothy Marden of Delmar. James and Clara Brown Alfred University - Lynn Aosaldo ofDelmar. Melissa Bendt and Stephen Ainsworth Boston College - Emily Browns celebrate 50th Spooner of Delmar. Maria College - Lori Frazier James and Clara Brown, of The couple was married Jan. Bendt, Ainsworth to marry of Delmar, Beatrice Henriksson Grand Island, Erie County, for 19, 1948 at St. Patrick's Church in ofGienmont (president's list), and merly of Clarksville, celebrated Niagara Falls, Ontario. Melissa Elaine Bendt, daugh Ramsey and Bielsky in Charles Danielle Lanni and Eileen Marks their 50th wedding anniversary· James· in a retired accountant, ter of Kathleen and William Bendt ton, S.C. (president's list), both of Slinger with a renewal of their vows at a Clara is also retired. Mass at St. Stephen's Roman of Charleston, S.C., and Stephen The groom is a graduate of lands. The couple has daughter, Col Daniel Ainsworth, son of Karen Catholi: Church in Grand Island leen Furnia of Grand Island, and a Bethlehem Central High School on Jan. 17, followed by a family and John Ainsworth of Delmar, and Rensselaer Polytechnical In son, James Brown of Havre de are engaged to be married. gatheri1g in th~ Eagle House aes Grace, Md., and five grandchil stitute. He is currently a Ph.D. taurant in Williamsville. The bride-to-be is a graduate of candidate at Clemson University. dren.· Clemson University. She works The couple plans a May23 wed for Doctors Sanders, Del Porte, ding. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing - Deborah Fox of Sel kirk (with honors), and Rhonda Meixner (with honors) and Betsy Bolens celebrate 50th Williams, both of Voorheesville. Chet and Joan Bolen of Maple The couple has seven daugh Avenue in Selkirk celebrated their ters; Ginny I.aGoy and Missy Bethlehem officers J 50th anniversary on Oct 11 at a McGrath of Albany, Nancy party given by their children at Brennan of Delmar, Jill Gregory win awards Pineview Community Church in of Slingerlands, Mary Lou Walker Bethlehem police officers Jef Albany. of Selkirk, Cathy Gettys ofLexing frey Vunck and Robert Markel The couple was married Oct ton Park, Md. and Jennifer Riemer recently received Speed Enforce 11, 1947 at the University Chapel of Brockton, Mass., and six sons; ment Awards from the Albany at the University of Virginia in Bruce Bolen ofDelmar, Bob Bolen County Traffic Safety Board. Charlottesville, Va. of Selkirk, Jim Bolen of Vunck was cited for education Chet is retired from Sterling Fredericksburg, Va., Wally Bolen efforts at the Zone 5 Police Acad Winthrop Research Institute in of Nokesville, Va., Rich Bolen of emy. Rensselaer, and Joan is reitred Columbia, S.C:and Chip Bolen of Columbia, Md.; 32 grandchildren Markel won the award for dili from Pineview Pre-School in Al gent enforcement of state vehicle bany, where she was a teacher. and five great-grandchildren.. and traffic speed laws . INVITATIONS Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Wedding invitations, announcements. custom orders, personalized accesso- ries. · Glenmont School sets Snowfi.ake Carnival · JEWELRY RECEPTIONS ) Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 Albany Ramada Inn, 1228 Western Glenmont School on Route 9W will host a Snow '~'i:.,.;rc:; Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia Ave., 489-2981. Banquet Room up to flake Carnival with games, prizes, Mr. Bouncey l mends· Handcrafted Wedding Rings & 300 people. P.S., do it on Sunday and Bounce, face palnting, a raffle drawing and much Attendant's Gifts. save a lot of $$. more on Saturday, Jan. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. LIMOUSINE Game and raffle ti:kets will be sold at the door. Super Special!!!! 3 hours for only $99. Advantage Limousine. 433-0100 Some rest. PAGE 20 January 21, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT on Disney On Ice skates into Pepsi By Peter Hanson The movie spawned a hit theme song After its monstrous success as a by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, movie, video and Broadway musical, storybooks, toys, a musical and, most re I Beauty and the Beast is back, this time as cently, a straight-to-video sequel, Beauty a live ice-skating periormance which will and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. I be presented at the Pepsi Arena in Albany The "Disney on Ice7 periormance fea tonight (Wednesday, January 21) tures ice skating accompanie(l by the ·I through Sunday Ganuary 25). original soundtrack of the film, highlight The latest production of the "Disney ing the familiar voices of Angela Lansbury on Ice" program, Beauty and the Beast as Mrs. Potts,JerryOrbach, oftelevision's I Law & Order, as Lumiere, and Robby Benson as the Beast. I "!feel our medium of presenta tion-a beautiful, lavish, ice skat ing extravaganza featuring an in ternational cast and the Disney stars - will enhance the magic and adventure of the movie clas sic," producer Kenneth Field said. "In a (movie) theater, you are a total spectator," he added. "At Disney on Ice, you feel a sense of immediacy. You are a partici pant." One of the most enduring as pects of the 1991 movie was the Oscar-winning music by com this one requires a great deal of equip "We are responsible for insuring the in poser Alan Menken and the late ment and a sizable crew, including 40 tegrity of his show. The production will Howard Ashman, whose clever, skaters and 16 technicians, who spend look as crisp to audiences in a city two features skaters in elaborate costumes satirical lyrics distinguished such films as eight to ten hours installing lights and years into the tour as .it did the day it playing the parts of the characters from Little Shop of Horrors and The Little Mer sets each time the tour arrives in a new opened in Lakeland the 1991 animated film, including the maid. town. "After all," Bell added, "Field could be headstrong heroine Belle, the matronly The Menken-Ashman score was re The show features 178 costumes, with in the audience any night in any place. We teapot Mrs. Potts and the singing candle tained for the Broadway production and an average of six costume changes per always want him to be proud of this pro- stick Lumiere. also appears in the "Disney on Ice" perior show for each skater, and the massive duction." _ In addition to confirming the Disney mance. "We use one song, 'Human Again,' lighting truss which paints the show in Tickets range from $9.50 to $16.50; revitalization that began with 1989's The in (the ice show) that was never a part of colors that recall the movie's rich palette children under 12 save $3. Periormances Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast was the movie," said music director Jerry weighs 30,000 pounds and includes 450 are at 7 p.m. tonight through Saturday. the first cartoon nominated for a Best Bilik. 'The original voice talent re-re lighting fixtures. Matinees are at noon and 3:30 p.m. on Picture Oscar, and it became the basis of corded dialogue and songs for us." "(Producer) Kenneth Field is a periec Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. For tick one of Disney's biggest franchises. Presenting a show as complicated as . tionist," said company managerTrey Bell. ets, call476-1000. · . -._ ._ Around Theaters! ...... Lend Me A Tenor at Albany Civic Theater lirrough Jan. 24. (462-1297) . THEATER "LETICE AND LOVAGE" "ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE'' NAT PHILIPPS EIGHTH STEP comedy by Peter Shaffer, Ted Swlndley, Capital Region's plano, blues rock, The Van Dyck. open stage, 14 Willett St., Award-Winning Professional Albany, 8 p.m.~ Wednesdays, $7. MUSEUM ART CLASSES "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" directed by Robert Whiteman, 8 237 Union Street. Schenectady, Theatre. Capital Repertory. 11 1 6 to 9 p.m .. followed by George Information, 434-1 703. ongoing, Albany Institute of Walt Disney's World on Ice, The p.m .. Friday, Jan. 23, 3:30 and 8 North Pearl Street. Albany, Boone Blues Band, 9:30p.m. History & Art, 125 Washington Pepsi Arena, 51 South Pear1 p.m., Saturday. Jon. 24. 3 p.m .. ALLAN ALEXANDER Sunday, Jan. 25. Albany Center . through Feb. 15. Information. Information, 782-0577. guitar and lute player. Allegro Ave., $25. Information. 463-4478. Street, Albany, Wednesday, 462-4531 ext. 293. Thursday, Friday, Jan. 21, 22, 23, Galleries. Upper level, Corner of NICK BRGNOLA QUARTET Cafe, Troy, Saturdays, 7 to 11 DANCE CLASSES 7 p.m.. Saturday, Jan. 24, noon, Chapel and Orange Streets. "AUTHORS THEATRE baritone sax player. Cafe p.m. ongoing, au levels, ballet, ]au 3:30 and 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. Albany. WINTERFEST" Espresso, Albany, Friday, Jan. 30, and modern, New School of 25. l p.m. Cost, $22.50. "A CHORUS LINE" Ted Swindley, Capitol Region'-s 8 p.m. Information, 482-5800. Ballet, 1098 Porkwood Blvd., Information, 487-2CII;X). • winner of 9 Tonys, 5 Drama Desk Award-Winning Professional CHRIS SMITHER CALL FOR ARTISTS Schenectady, Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays. "A MUNICIPAL REPORT Awards, Pulitzer Prize, Proctor's Theatre, Capital Repertory. 111 on tour with B. B. King, Palace AUDITION Information. 346-1096. REPORT" Theater, 432 State Street. North Pearl Street, Albany, Jan. Theatre. 19 Clinton Ave .. Albany. 26 through Feb. 9. Information, for Capitol Hill Choral Society for written and directed by Richard Schenectady, 8 p.m., Feb. 4 Wednesday, Jan. 28., Benedum ART CLASSES and 5. Cost. $26.50-$36.50. 462-4531 ext. 293. Center, 719liberty Ave .. the 1997-98 season. All voice watercolor and oil, beginner Creamer. Impulse Theatre and parts. Information, 465-3328 or Donee (IT AD). Deanne Stuart Information. 382-3884. Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 1. and. advanced, taught by Kristin Information, 465-0581. 374·4399. SchoOl, Doone Stuart Road, "ROMEO AND JULIET" MUSIC Woodward. lnforma1lon, 783- Albany, Thursdays through Shakespeare, performed by The THE COLUMBIA WOODWIND_ MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB 1626. Saturdays, 8 p.m.•. Sundays, 3 Acting Company, Proctor's QUINTET WOMEN'S CHORUS VISUAL ARTS YING HUANG Jan. '19 through Feb. 22. Theater, 432 State Street. unique percussion concert, Invitation for new members to P.m .. International star of film version Cost, $10, $'7 student. Informa Schenectady, 8 p.m., Tuesday, North Point Cultural Arts Center, join them singing classical and of ·Madame Butterfly·, Troy THE 1996 NEW YORK STATE tion, 797-3684. Feb. 10. cost. $22.50·$26.50. 62 Chatham Street, Kinderhook. popular songs, Third Reformed BIENNIAL Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 8 Church, 20 TenEyck Ave .. "DRAGONWINGS" Information. 382-3884. Sunday, Jan. 25, 3 p.m. second biennial of contempo p.m .. Saturday, Jon. 31. Albany, Tuesdays, 7:30p.m. directed by Ron Nakahara. Information, 758-9234 .. rary art. New York State "JULIUS CAESAR" InformatiOn, 462-0318. Information, 477-4454. Schacht Fine Arts Center of London's Aquila Theater Museum. Albany, Feb. 6 through CLASSICAL MUSIC EVENING SWING MUSIC AND DANCING Russell Sage College, 155 River Company, Shakespeare, The Michael Benedict Big Band, toe CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES Apri126. Information, 474-5877. Berlin Symphony Orchestra. with Street, Troy, Feb. 1 through 14. Empire Center at the Egg, tapping music, North Point Singers needed, rehearsals at violinist and conductor Joseph FROEBEL GALLERY Information, 274-3200. Albany, 7:30p.m .. Friday, Feb. 6. Cultural Arts Center. 62 Columbia High School. 7 to 9 Silverstein. pianist Derek Han, local, regional. national and Cost, $18. Information, 473-1845. Chatham Street, Kinderhook.·. p.m., Tuesdays. Information, 477- Troy Chromatic Concerts, Troy International artists. 287 lark St., "JULIE HALSTON" Saturday, Feb. 28. 8 to 11 p.m. 6306. "ROBIN HOOD" Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 8 Albany. Information, 449-1233. comic evening. cabaret series, Information, 758-9234. American Family Thea1er p.m., March 4. Information. 462- The Empire Center at the Egg, adventure, The Empire Center 0316. Albany. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23. at the Egg, Albany, 1 p.m. and 4 Super Crossword Cost, $18. lnformatlon, 473-1845. p.m .. Sunday, Feb. 8. Cost, $10. Information. 473-1845. ACROSS winner) cavtty Instruction ships songs 1 Trattoria treat 45 Ship's officer 85 Vincent 4 Vocal 40 Star of the 77 Court 6 SUp of the 46 Recognize Lopez theme qualities Perry Mason barriers LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ tongue 48 Rose-colored 86 Powerful 5 Having a shOws 78 Deauvilla 11 Cinderella's dye 89 Becomes handle 42 Paul Muni donkey NOTICE TO BIDDERS when required. bids for the purchase and installa conveyance 48 Calcutta • less stubborn 6 Summer pomrtrayed 81 Greek NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Bids will be received up to 3:10 tion of Guide Rails to be used by 16 Ho played garment 91 Horse's galt refresher hir underground that the Town Board of the Town of p.m. on the 4th day of February the Highway Department along Moses 50 Sought to 85 City on the 7 King of 44 Prom 83 It settles in Bethlehem hereby invites sealed 1998 at which time such bids will various roads throughout the Town 17 Nobelist Root overthrow a Rhone comics follower liquid bids for MILLING for the Town of be publicly opened and read aloud of Bethlehem. 18 Axed portion verdict 96 Y!eld 8 Bowler's 45 Remove the 84 Unnatural or Bethlehem for the year 1998 as at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Bids will be received up to 3:30 20 otnlng 54 Small barrel 87 Very, In target rind forced and when required. . Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids p.m. on the 4th day of February niceties 55 Imitated Versailles 8 Look for 47 Comfortable 86 Georgia dty Bi!1s will be received up to 3:30 shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila 1998 at which time such bids will 21 Lord's without 99 Struck hard bargains shoes 87 Sarcastic p.m. on the 3rd day of February Fuller, Supervisor, Town of be publicly opened and read aloud domain understand- 100 Bills' partners 10 Part of EEC 48 Banjo's 88 Gazed with 1998 at which time such bids will Bethlehem, Delaware Avenue, 445 at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware ing 101 Rajah's wile 11 Greek Island Japanese malicious be publicly opened and read aloud Delmar, New York 12054. Bids shall 22 Landed Avenue, Delmar, NY. Bids shall be. 58 Irrational 102 Heidi's home native cousin . pleasure at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware be in sealed envelopes which shall properties addressed to Mrs. Sheila Fuller, rumber 104 Go awayl 12 •Midnight at 50 Lata bloomer 88 W8stem city Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids bear, on the face thereof, the name 24 Mischievous Supervisor of the Town of child 60 Hadenda 105 "Cat - Hot the-· 51 Cleanse of 90 Broker's shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila and address of the bidder and the Bethlehem, 445 DelawareAvenue, 25 Think brick Tin Roof• (song) impurttlas word Fuller, Supervisor of the Town of subject of the bid. Original and one Delmar, NY 12054. Bids shall be in logically 62 Dishonor or 108 Hits and 13"-boyl" 52 Last king of 92 Settles In a Bethlehem, 445 DelawareAvenue, copy of each shall be submitted. sealed envelopes which shall bear, 27 Shakespeare disgrace rebounds 14 tt succeeded Troy place Delmar, New York. Bids shall be Jn Copies of the specifications may on the face thereof, the name and the OSS 53 Giver 93 Giant sealed envelopes which shall bear, be obtained from the Town Clerk at heroine 64 Bargain 108 CON address of the bidder and the sub 29 Dad's retreat bonanza catchers 15 Popular 55 Loses color grasses on the face thereof, the name and the Town Hall, Delmar, New York. ject of the bid. Original and one 30 Expectant 65Comorcolor 110Raldedtha , stadium fare 56 Fortune- 94 "For- Sake" address of the bidder and the sub The Town Board reserves the copy of each bid shall. be submit desires,ln lead-In fridge 16 Large picnic teller's card (movie) jed of the bid. Original and one right to waive any informalities in ted. Copies of the specifications Soho? 66 Wildebeest 111 Chemical sail basket 57 Avoid 96 Gentle touch copy of each bid shall be submit and/or to reject any or all bids. may be obtained from the Town ted. Copies of the specifications 32 Stupefy 67Yalerrian 113·-Frome· 19 Goad or wedding 98 Seeds BY ORDER OF THE TOWN Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, NY. heckle expanses 101 Badger's may be obtained from the Town BOARD 33 Green 68 Get overly 115 Connects or The Town Board reserves the veggies ripe associates 20 Sh8 wept for 58 Discourage cousin Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, OF THE TOWN OF right to waive any informalities in New York. 34 Word with 69 Euphemistic 117 Discontinues her children through fear 103 Stone slab BETHLEHEM and/or to reject any or all bids. 61 Begin to 106 Juan's house The Town Board reserves the KATHLEEN NEWKIRK, CMC moral or oath 118 Artless 23 Smile A. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN genetic 71 Electron tube 118 Escapes derisively develop ·107 Ash or flower right to waive any informalities in " TOWNCLEAK -BOARD 35 Uncle Miltl8 • 73 Consecrate detection 26 Chapter of · 63 Daughter of lead-in and/or to reject any or all bids. Dated: January 14, 1998 OF THE TOWN OF BY ORDER OF THE TOWN (January 21, 1998) 37 Special times 75 Uterary 120 Business the Koran Loki 108 Jewelry BETHLEHEM 39 Bag or pole Alexander transactions 26 Kind of 70 Tableware setting. BOARD KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK. CMC OF THE TOWN OF lead-in 76 Memory prod 121 Cornered property 71 June 6, 1944 109 Hit with the TOWN CLERK 40 Military 78 Pigeon pea· 122 Wise ones 31 Quenched 72 Roman fist BETHLEHEM NOTICE TO BIDDERS Dated: January 14, 1998 KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN alarm? 80Halfa DOWN 34 Rare articles magistrate 112 TV's (January 21 , 1998) 41 Alttflclal college year 1 Red, green 36 Sight or site 73 Brutally frank Charlotte TOWN CLERK that the Town Board of the Town of 43War-(1937 82 Black and and sweet In Slclty 74 Urban 114 Hasten ·Dated: January 14, 1998 Bethlehem hereby invites sealed (January 21, 1996) Kentucky Red 2 Inquire 38 Cure hams problem 116 American Derby ;s3 Anatomical 3 Redpe 39 Prisons on 75 Sacred humorist ,....,.,-'-,;.--....-;;n- NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Bethlehem hereby invites sealed bids for the rental of a Large Track Excavator for use of the Highway Department of said Town, as and when required. Bids will be received up to 3:00 p.m. on the 4th day of February 1998 at which time such bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila Fuller, Supervisor, Town of· Bethlehem, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York 12054. Bids shall be in sealed envelopes which shall bear, on the face thereof, the name and address of the bidder and the subject of the bid. Original and one copy of each shall be submitted. Copies of the specifications may be obtained from.the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, New York. The Town Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in and/or to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC TOWN CLERK Dated: January 14, 1996 (January 21, 1996) NOTICE TO BIDDERS .. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatth8 Town Board of the Town of Bethlehem hereby invites sealed bids for thei rental of heavy con AND AT LEAST 11 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS•. struction equipment for use by th'e ·&nssrw &Ja suno ·g 1uaaaU!P ~ JfVH ·s -~ ·" pfeel t Highway Department and the De ·flu~w 51 0et 8tq8.1. '£ "JSUOtiS" '-'PIS ·~ ·J81~ Sf MOO l .IBOUBJew.Q partment of Public Works, as and SQUARE DANCE HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR AA MEETINGS DANCE CLASSES sponsored by the Colonie Elks CITIZENS CENTER St. Ambrose School library, Old swing, latin and ballroom and Does Square Dance Club, advanced square dancing 10 loudon Road, latham, 7:30 dance classes. led by Patricio Colonie lodge of ElkS, Elks Lane, a.m. to noon, blood pressure 10 p.m.; Siena College, Siena Hall Rumore, Jazzerclze Studio, 116 Latham. 8 p.m. Information. 785- a.m. to noon, lunch by reserva Room 107, Route 9, loudonville, Everett Road, 7:30p.m. SENIOR WALKING CLUB 9477. tion 11 :45 a.m., beginner square 4:30p.m. BREAKFAST Information, 435-1200. meet at Colonie Center at 8:30 LISHAKILL SENIORS dancing 1 to 2:30 p.m.. poker 10 Robert l. Weininger VFW Post, a.m. In the food court on the 1653 Central Ave .• 9 a.m. a.m. to 2:30 p.m., woodworking VFW Drive off Rifle Range Road, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS second floor. Exercise class at 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m., 2 Thunder 8 a.m. to noon, $3.50 for adults, Pine Grove Methodist Church, 8:45. Information, 783-2823. COLONIE JAYCEES Road. Information-. 869-71 72. $1.50 for Children 5 to l 0. 1580 Central Ave., 7 p.m. monthly membership meeting. Information, 45&7794. Information, 447-5776. TOPS CLUB visitors welcome, Colonie AA MEETING weight loss support group, Good Community Center, 1653 Newtonville Methodist Church, SENIOR WALKING CLUB AA MEETINGS Shepherd lutheran Church, ALBANY AIRPORT ROTARY 1 Central Ave., 7 p.m. Information, Route 9 and Maxwell Road, 6 meet at Colonie Center at 8:30 Calvary Methodist Church, Belle Shaker-EI Drive, 1 p.m. Informa CLUB 932-7976. p.m. a.m. in the food court on the Avenue and Ridge Place, tion, 458-9378, second floor. Exercise class at latham, 8 P.m.; Siena College, Albany County Airport, 7:30a.m. COLONIE-GUILDERLAND DANCE CLASSES 8:45. Information, 783-2823. Siena Hall Room 119, Route 9, HART SOCIAL CENTER swing, latin and ballrOom . ROTARY CLUB 11001!!JIIl$1iilA\'fl loudonville. 6:30p.m.; Bethany pointing 10 a.m .. bowling at Pare v Cafe, 661 Albany-Shaker COLONIE KIWANIS CLUB dance classes, led by Patricia ~A\Illli!!JA\IIl'fl Platt's Place, 44 Wolf Rood; Presbyterian Church, lyons Sunset lanes 1 p.m .• 18 Wilson Rumore, Jazzerclze Studio, 116 Roa·d. 12:15 p.m. Information, Avenue, Menands, 7:30p.m. Ave, Information, 869·3371. 458-9000. visitors welcome, 12:15 p.m. Everett Road, 7:30p.m. KING LECTURE Information, 489-1422. Information, 435-1200. HART SOCIAL CENTER HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR Corette Scott King Lecture Series bridge, 16 Wilson Ave., 1 p.m. ROESSLEVILLE LEISURE CLUB llii@IJiilliilA\'fl CITIZENS CENTER on Race and Non violent Social Information. 869-3371. social meetings, 10 a.m., 1 No. . .!lA\Illll!!lA\IIl'fl cards 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m., Change, Siena's Alumni Elmhurst Ave. Information, 459- exercise class 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Recieation Center. Loudonyllle, Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS 2819. woodworking class 10 a.m. to 7:30p.m. Information. 783-2431. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SENIOR HART SOCIAL CENTER CITIZENS 2:30p.m .. 2 Thunder Road. swimming at the State University Information, 869-7172. TOPS cards, bingo, crafts and line at Albany, bus departs from· Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weight dancing, St. Francis de Sales LISHAKILL SENIORS center. 18 Wilson Ave., 1:30 p.m. loss club, Usha Kill Reformed Church, 1 Marla Drive, 10 a.m. 1653 Central Ave., 9 a.m. THI!) Information, 869-3371. Church, 2131 Central Ave .. 7 to 3 p.m. Information, 459-4272. SWEET ADELINES •oPEN... AT p.m. Information. 456-5099. AA MEETINGS Tlo\~ TOP BINGO latham Circle Chapter meeting, RECOVERY FILM Pine Grove United Methodist Our lady of Hope Residence. OF .,..1-\E: Church, 1580 Central Ave., 9 Colonie lodge of Elks, 'Elks lane, SWING shown at AICare, 445 New Old loudon Road, latham. 7:30 Karner Road, 7 to 8 p.m. p.m.; Clinical Services and latham. 6:30p.m. p.m. lntormatlon, 456-8043. Corisultotlon, 636 New loudon LATHAM ROTARY CLUB Road, latham, 7:30p.m.; St. AA MEETING 12 STEP PROGRAM Mill Road Acres, Mill Road, Pine Grove United Methodist· Matthew's Episcopal Church, latham, 6:30p.m. Information, dealing with co-dependence Church, 1580 Central Ave .. 129 Old loudon Rood, latham. 785-6092. and addictions, Our Savior's noon. noon. School, Mountain View Avenue, HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR 7 p.m. Information. 459-2248. CITIZENS CENTER LATHAM KIWANIS sewing 12:30 to 2:30p.m., ~ CLU0F~C.E. THIS CLOS~D AT THE ToP MUI Road Acres Golf Course, Mill woodworking shop 10 a.m. to WILL LIKE~ISc; e,t:;; Road, latham, 6:30p.m. 2:30p.m., bingo 10 a.m. to 2:30 C.L.OS~O AT IHE: lnformatlof1. 783-6718. p.m., 2 Thunder Road. lnforma-. SENIOR WALKING CLUB eDTTOM, RE~ULT\NG IN A I-lOOK OR HART SOCIAL CENTER ALCOHOLISM INFORMATION t!on, 869-7172. Meet at Colonie Center ot 8:30 A PUU.., A6AII\I bingo ai'ld ~everything Day: 18 PROGRAM a.m. In the food court on the OEPEIJO\N& ON AA MEETINGS C.LUf:lt-!EF\0 PATH. Wilson Ave., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public, 559 Troy second floor. Exercise class at Information, 869-3371. Schenectady Road, latham, 1 St. Francis de Sales Church, 15 8:45. Information, 783-2823. p.m., and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Exchange St., noon; St. TOPS CLUB THAT'S li.JtoiY' HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR Information, 785-6123. Matthew's Episcopal Church, YOU SHOULD CITIZENS CENTER weight Ia~ support group, Good TR'I 'TO SLUUJG- 129 Old loudon Road, latham, 1"' A WAY crafts 10 a.m. to noon, 2 FARMERS' MARKET 7p.m. Shepherd lutheran Church, 1 THAI SETS Thunder Rood. Information, 869- St. Ambrose Church. Old Shaker-EI Drive, 1 p.m. Informa 'THE. CLUe.FP.CE: 7172. loudon Road, latham, 9 a.m. to tion. 458-9378. "SQUARE •• 1 p.m. AT THE TOP. DANCE CLASSES AA MEETINGS swing, latin and ballroom St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, dance classes, led by Patricia 129 Old loudon Rd., latham, Rumore, Jazzerclze Studio, 116 7:30 p.m.; Calvary Methodist MEMORIAL LITERGY Everett Road, 7:30 p.m. Church, Belle Avenue and "Hope and Healing·, St. Pius X lnforffiatlon, 435-1200. Church, 23 Crumltle Road. Classified Advertising ... Ridge Place, latham, noon. LISHAKILL SENIORS loudonville, 7 pm. Information, 462-1336. 1653 Central Ave., 9 a.m. COLONIE-GUILDERLAND ROTARY CLUB . It works for you! Pare v Cafe, 661 Albariy-Shoker Road, 12:15 p.m. Information, 458-9000. Clailslfed Advertising runs in 3 newspapers - MAGIC MAZE Tit HART SOCIAL CENTER bridge, 18 Wilson Ave., 1 p.m. Spo~liGin THE~ AIR Information, 869-3371. HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR HOCKEY CITIZENS CENTER Spotlight Classifieds Work!! advanced square dancing 10 WRITE YOUR OWN ••• Q L F C ZWT Q N K I F c z a.m. to noon, blood pressure 10 Individual rate minimum $10.00 for 10 words, 30¢ for each additional word, payable in advance. Commercial a.m. to noon, lunch by reserva rate minimum $t 2.50for 1Owords, 30~ for each addttional word, payable in advance. Ad deadline 4 p.m. Friday tion 11:45 a.m., beginner square for publication in Wednesday's newspaper. Phone number counts as one word. Box Reply $3.00. wu R p M J s R E T s AMH E dancing 1 to 2:30p.m.. poker 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m., woodworking Write your classffied ad exactly as you want it to appear in the newspaper. Do nol abbreviate. Telephone# is 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m., 2 Thunder one word. Be sure to include the telephone# in your ad. lt is not necessary to include the category in your ad. c z X u s Q E E N L R J G E c Rood. Information. 869-7172. 45,000 READERS EVERY WEEK AA MEETING z X v u R F A c E)E T R p Newtonville Methodist Church, qA$5/F/ED DEADUNE • 4:00 I'M FRIDAY for neirt Wednesday's papers K0 Route 9 and Maxwell Road, 6 p.m. 1 2 y y Ir.------3 4 5 N L J H c E v F E S L C A I 7 8 9 $10.00 10 • wv T R F u E 0 TDA I U P N I ., •. 30 11 $10.60 12 $10.(10 I 13 $11.20 14 $1~.50 15 T L K E I G p EN A L T y 0 E TOPS I $11.80 16 $12.10 17 $12.40 18 $12.70 19 $13.00 20 Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weight loss club, Usha Kill Reformed I $13.30 21 $13.80 22 $13.00 p 23 $14.20 24 $14.50 25 c A R B z X L cwu E s R F Church, 2131 Central Ave .. 7 p.m. InformatiOn, 456-5099. 28 $15.10 : $1~80 27 $15.40 28 $15.70 29 $16.00 30 p ··- 0 B M s L I A R L 0 J I G RECOVERY FILM I .,._,. shown at AICare, 445 New 31 $UI.80 32 $16.(10 33 $17.20 34 $17.50 35 Karner Road, 7 to 8 p.m. E D s LA 0 G F B AWY XHW Information, 456-8043. I .,,.80 36 $18.10 37 $18.40 . 38 $18.70 I 39 $18.00 40 1 Classified ads mar be phoned In Category ______u T s ME N I L R E T N E C S 12 STEP PROGRAM 1 and charged to your MasterCard or dealing with co-dependence Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in and addictions, Our Savior's VISA at 439·4949 I enclose$, ______for ___ words I School. Mountain View Avenue, I or submit In person or mall with all directions-forward, backward, up, down and 7 p.m. lnformation,-459-2248. I check or money order to: ~me'------~---- I diagonally. I SpoHight Newspapers Mdrea______l FIRE COMMISSIONERS BOARD 125 Adams Street Center line Goals Ralls Surface MEETING I Delmar, NY 12054 Phone I Elite Mallets Referee Table Verdoy Fire District. Troy Faceoff Masters Schenectady Rood, latham, Please run my ad on the following Wednesday Issues: 11_ 21_ 31_ 41_ o 'Till Call to Cancel Serve Two players II. I Foul Penalty Shield 7:30 p.m. Information, 785-7291, ------~ L______AA MEETINGS ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SOLID ROCK CHURCH UNIONVILLE REFORMED DELMAR COMMUNITY OR Slingerlands Community Church, · CHURCH worship service, 11 a.m.. 1 CHURCH CHESTRA 1499 New Scotland Road, noon, Holy Eucharist. ·a and 10:30 a.m .. Kenwood Ave. Information. 439- Sunday school, 9:15a.m .. rehearsal, town hall, 445 and Delmar Reformed C/lurch. coffee and fellowship, nursery 4314. worship service. 10:30 a.m., Delaware Ave., 7:30p.m. 386 Delaware Ave., 8:30p.m. care provided, church school, followed by fellowship, Dela Information, 482-1100. BETHLEHEM Information, 489-6779. 9:30a.m., Poplar Drive and FIRST UNITED METHODIST ware Turnpike. Information, 439- Elsmere Avenue. Information, CHURCH 5001. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH church school. 9:45a.m .. AA MEETING BC SCHOOL BOARD 439-3265. children's choir. 6:30p.m., senior worship service, 9:30 a.cn .. adult · PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN Bethlehem lutheran Church, 85 district office, 90 Adams Place. 8 choir, 7:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave. SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF classes, 11 a.m., 428 Kenwood NEW SCOTLAND Elm Ave., 8:30p.m. Information, p.m. Information, 439-7098. Information, 439-4328. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Ave. Information, 439-9976. worship service, 10 a.m .. church 489-6779. .ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Bible lecture, 10 a.m.. Watch school. 11:15 a.m., nursery cOre BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH town hall, 445 Delaware A1Te .. CHURCH tower Bible study, 11 a.m .. Elm provided, Route 85. Information. NEW SCOTLAND worship services, 8 and 10:30 439-6454. . 7:30 p.m. Information, 439-4955. women's Bible study, 9:30 to Avenue and Feura Bush Road. Information, 439-035B. a.m .. Sunday school and Bible QUARTET REHEARSAL BINGO 11;15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m. in classes, 9:15a.m., nursery care. UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH United Pentecostal Church, Blanchard American Legion a local home, children's HOME-STYLE BREAKFAST handicapped-accessible, large Sunday school and worship Route 85, New Salem, 7:15p.m. Post, 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. program and nursery provided Clarksville Fire House, County print materials and asslstive service. 10 a.m., choir rehearsal, Information, 765-4410. Information, 439-9819. for morning session, 201 Elm Ave. Route 301., 7 a.m. to noon. listening devices, coffee and 5 p.m .. evening s9rvlce, 6:45 Information, 439-3135. Adults $4. children, $3. fellowship following services, 85 p.m., Route 85, New Solem. BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 Information, 765-4410. Elsmere Elementary School, 247 CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY Elm Ave. Information, 439--4328. Delaware Ave .. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Delmar Chabad Center, 109 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES FIRST UNITED METHODIST 1111!J~Ill@l<.11 Information, 439-4205. Elsmere Ave., 8 p.m. Information. worship service and church Sunday school. 9:45a.m., CHURCH ·JI<.OOMI<.IIl11\ 439-8280. early worship, 8:30a.m., worship YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES school. 10 a.m .. fellowship hour. morning worship, 11 a.m., youth hursery care provided, 1499 celebration, 10 a.m .. church Parks and Recreation Office, group, 6 p.m .. evening service, 7 New Scotland Road. Informa school classes for nursery Elm Avenue Pork, 2 to 4:30p.m. p.m., Route 9W, Glenmont. BETHLEHE~ tion, 439-1766. through high school, 10 a.m., Information, 439-0503. Information, 426-4510. choi~ rehearsals, 11:15 a.m., 68 INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING WELCOME WAGON SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED Maple Ave., Voorheesville. NEW SCOTLAND Albany County Pistol Club, newcomers, engaged women METHODIST CHURCH Information, 765-2895. Sunday school, 9:30a.m., Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. and new mothers, call for a BETHLEHEM MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL Welcome Wagon visit, Monday worship service, 11 a.m., BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Information, 439-0057. Sunday school, 9:15a.m .. FREE CHURCH to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. followed by coffee hour. TREASURE COVE THRIFT SHOP AA MEETING worship service, 10:15 a.m., worship service. 9:30a.m., lnfoimatlon, 439-1531. wmowbrook Avenue. Informa First United Methodist Church, First Reformed Church of tion,' 767-9953. Auberge Suisse Restaurant, nursery care provided, Route · BETHLEHEM LIONS CLUB Bethlehem, Route 9W, 7:30 p.m. 428 Kenwood Ave .. 9 a.m. to 6 Route 85. Information, 475-9086. 155, Voorheesville. Information, p.m. Days Inn, Route 9W, Glenmont, Information, 489·6779. DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN 765-3390. CHURCH FAITH TEMPLE 7 p.m. Information, 439-4857. CHABAD CENTER BINGO worship service. church school. Sunday school. 10 a.m., worship CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY Friday services, discussion and at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 nursery care. 10 a.m., fellowship service, 7 p.m .. New Salem. CHURCH klddush at sunset, 109 Elsmere Route 144, 7:30p.m. Route 144, Cedar Hill. 8 p.m. and coffee. 11 a.m.. adult Information. 765-2870. Sunday school. 9:15a.m., Ave. Information, 439-8280. Information, 767-2886. . education, 11:15 a.m., family worship service, 10:30 a.m.. , YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ,ST. MATTHEW'S ROMAN Parks and Recreation Office, ONESQUETHAU CHAPTER, communion service, first Sunday, CATHOLIC CHURCH followed by Coffee hour, nursery NEW SCOTLAND care provided. Route 443. Elm Avenue Pork. 2 to 4:30p.m. ORDER Of THE EASTERN STAR 585 Delaware Ave. Information, ~asses Saturday 5 p.m. and at Information. 768-2916. Information, 439-0503. Masonic Temple, 421 Kenwood 439-9252. $unday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m .. YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS DELMAR ROTARY Ave., 8 p.m. Information. 439- United Pentecostal Church, DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Mountain VIew Road, Voorhees· 2181. Sunday services, 8:30 and 10:30 \ville. lnf.ormation, 765-2805. Howard Johnson's, Route 9W. Route 85, New Salem, 7 p.m. WJ©~@J<.w Information. 439-9988. TESTIMONY MEETING Information. 765-4410. a.m .. 292 Elsmere Ave. Informa JERUSALEM REFORMED .JJI<.INJII!JI<.IIl11 First Church of Christ, Scientist. tion, 439-4407. CHURCH BETHLEHEM AARP 555 Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m. FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF worship service, 10:30 a.m., chaPter meeting, Bethlehem Information, 439·2512. ®~<.vll!l~l!il&.w' · BETHLEHEM followed by coffee hour, child Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. BETHLEHEM Delmar, 1 p.m. SOLID ROCK CHURCH Jlt\~II!Jb\fil11 church school, 9:30a.m., core provided, Route 32. Feura •< ~"' ,, " < 1 Kenwood Ave., evening worship service, 11 a.m., child Bush. Information, 439-0548. INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING NEW SCOTLAND prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. core provided, Route 9W, NEW SALEM REFORMED Albany County Pistol Club, BETHLEHEM Selkirk. Information, 767·2243. Information, 439-4314. CHURCH Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. VOORHEESVILLE VILLAGE. GLENMONT COMMUNITY adult Bible study, 9 a.m .. junior Information, 439-0057. NEW SCOTLAND AA MEETING BOARD CHURCH choir or chime choir practice. 9 village hall, 29 VoorheesvlUe Bethlehem Lutherao Church, 85 MOTHERS' TIME OUT Sundpy school and worship a.m .. worship service, 10 a.m .. Christian support group for Ave .. 8 p.m. Information. 765-· VOORHEESVILLE PLANNING Elm Ave., 7:30p.m. Information, service, 10:30 a.m., child care recorder group practice, 11 489-6779. . mothers of preschool cl')lldren, 2692. COMMISSION available, 1 Chapel lane. a.m., nursery care provided, Delmar Reformed Church, 386 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS village hall, 29 Voorheesville PRINCETON REVIEW AT LIBRARY Information, 436-7710. Route 85. Information. 439-6179. Delaware Ave., nursery care town hall, Route 85, 7 p.m. Ave .. 7:30p.m. Information, 765- Bethlehem Public Library, 41 ONESQUETHAW REFORMED provided, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 2692. CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE Information, 765-3356. Delaware, Ave. Delmar, 1 p.m. APOSTLE CHURCH Information, 439-9929. NIMBLEFINGERS/QUILTERS NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR Information, 439-9314. Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. worship service, 9:30a.m .. DELMAR KIWANIS Voorheesville Public Library, 51 CITIZENS SNOWSHOE WALK and Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30 Sunday-school, 10:45 a.m., Days Inn, Route 9W, 6:16p.m. School Rood. 1 to 3 p.m. Wyman Osterhout Community Five Rivers, 56 Game Farm Rd., a.m. and noon. 35 Adams Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. Information. 439-5560. Information, 765-2791. Center, New Sole·m. call for 2 p.m. Information, 475-Q291. Place. Information, 439-4951. Information, 768-2133. time. Information, 765-2109. AL·ANON MEETING AA MEETING The Crossroads, 4 Normanskill First Methodist Church of Blvd .. 5:30p.m. Information, 489- Voorheesville. 68 Maple St .. 8 6779. p.m. Information. 489-6779. CHICKEN I< BISCUIT DINNER AL·ANON MEETING New Salem Reformed Church First United Methodist Church of Route 85, New Scotland Road, ~am•.:: Italian & American Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 Voorheesville, 4 p.m .. 5 p.m. ~ ., Restaurant p.m. lnformatt_sm. 489-6779. and 6 p.m. Cost, adults $7. FAITH TEMPLE ages 5-l 0, $5. For information, 125 'southern Blvd., Albany • 463-3433 Bible study, New Salem, 7:30 765-2354. Serving LUNCH Tues.-Fri. 11:30-1:30 Daily Specials p.m. Information. 765-2870. Serving DINNER Tues.-Sat. 4:30-10:30 Closed Sun. & Mon. MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL,------ FREE CHURCH @II!JIN!Iilll<.11 evening service, Bible study and $10.00 Dinner Special prayer. Route 155, 7:30p.m. JI<.OOII!JI<.IIl11· ·· L_, ______Tues., Wed., Thurs. Only Information, 765-3390.. ENTREES INCLUDE: BETHLEHEM Chicken Cacciatore, Veal & Peppers, Broiled Salmon li'lliiii!Jfil®@~ 11 served with penne or spaghetti, and soup or salad DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH JJI<.OOII!JI<.fil11. trodltio"nol worship, 9 and 11 Restaurant a.m .. T.G.I.Sunday contempo 376 NORTHERN BLVD. rary worship, 5:30 p.m.. nursery (LOUDON PLAZA.) ALBANY {aero .. from the Mcmoriol Hospital) BETHLEHEM care and Sunday sch_ool for children during all services. 386 463-2208 Fresh Ham Dinner RECOVERY, INC. Delaware Ave. Information. 439- &mvalions Sugaud self-help for chronic nervous 9929. symptoms. First United Methodist With All The Trimmings, Dessert Too! Church. 428 Kenwood Ave., 10 UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN a.m. Information, 439-9976. FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Sunday school ond worship January 24, 1998 CHORAL CONCERT service, 10 a.m .. 436 Krumklll Bethlehem Central High School. Road: Information, 438-7740. 2:00pm - 5:00pm 7:30p.m.. AdmiSSion Is free. MEETING OF CHAMBER OF - $7.00 per person , COMMERCE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, JC Normanslde Cquntry Club, SCIENTIST SPECIAL FOR SENIORS ••• $4.00 Salisbury Rood. 12 p.m. $12, Sunday school and worship ·DuMPLING HousE Reservations are required. service, 10 a.m.. child care Chinese Restaurant BETHLEHEM ELKS Information. 439-051 2 provided, 555 Delaware ·Ave. . Information, 439-2512. llpecializing in Dumplings, Lunches, Dinners, 1040 River Rd. Selkirk YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Cocktails, Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese. Reservations Preferred Parks and Recreation Office, Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY Eat in or Take Out. Open 7 days a week. CHURCH Walk-ins Welcome· Takeout Available Information, 4~9-0503. . Sunday school and worship 458-7044 or 458-8366 BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS service, 10 a.m., nursery For Reservations Cal/272-3148 town hall, 445 Delaware Ave., provided, 201 Elm Ave. 12:30 p.m. Information, 439·4955. Information. 439-3135. THE SPOTLIGHT PAGE24 January 21 , 1998 LEGAL NOTICE--- LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LLC may be served. The address· ing, purchasing, selling, develop- served upon you by publication the Company may be served. The DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY to which the Secretary of State ment, and.mort~aging of property pursuant to an Order of the Su post office address to which the· COMPANY (LLC). COMPANY (LLC). shall mail ·a ·copy of any process and any activities necessary or preme Court, Albany County, Su Secretary of State shall mail pro The name of the LLC is ACA The ·name of the LLC is A. against the LLC is c/o Segel, incidental to such purpose and preme Court Justice. Harold J. cess is 386 Delaware Avenue, AI· Merchandising, LLC. The Articles SHERER, LLC. The Articles of Goldman &Mazzotta, P.C.,5Wash- an¥ other lawful act or activity for Hughes presiding, granted Decem bany, New York 12209. of Organization of the LLC were Organization of the LLC were filed ington Square, WashingtonAvenue wh1ch limited liability companies ber 15, 1997, and filed with the FIFTH:Thelatestdateonwhich filed with NY Secretary of State on with the NY Secretary of State on Extension, Albany, New York. At- maybe organized undertheLLCL. Complaint and other papers in the the Company is to dissolve is De December 26, 1997. The purpose December 5, 1997. The purpose of tention: Paul J. Goldman. The office ofthe Company is to Office of the Clerk of the County of cember31,2047. of the LLC is to engage in any the LLC is to engage in any lawful {January ;2:1, 1998) be located in the County of AI- Albany in the City of Albany, New SIXTH:Th8purposeofthebusi lawful act or activity. The office of act or activity. The office of the LLC ----7,;;~;:;::-~-- bany, State of New York. The Sec- York. ness of the Company is any lawful the LLC is to be located in Albany is to be located in Albany County. NOTICE retary of State has been desig- The object of this action is to activity permitted under the Um County. The Secretary of State is The Secretary of State is desig· NOTICE OF FORMATION OF nated as the agent of the Com- forecloseamortgageexcludingthe ited Liability Company Law. designated as the agent of the LLC nated as the agent of the LLC upon A REGISTERED LIMITEDUABIL- pany upon whom process against defendant(s) from a vested or con~ (January 21, 1998) upon whom process against the whom, process against the LLC ITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP). The theCompanymaybeserved.The tingent" interest or lien upon the LLC may be served. The address may be served. The address to nameofthe LLP is Sherrin & Glasel, post office address to which the real property described in that cer NOTICE TO BIDDERS to which the Secretary of State wh1ch the Secretary of State shall LLP. The Certificate of Registra- Secretary of State shall mail a tain mortgage bearing the date of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Shall mail a copy of any process mail a copy of any process against lion of the LLP was filed with the copy of any process -against the September 15, 1987, executed by that the Town Board of the Town of against the LLC is c/o Hamilton the LLC is 1 Cardinal Avenue AI· NY Secretary of State on Decem- Company served upon such Sec- Judith Ann Chandler ·to plaintiff or Bethlehem hereby invites sealed News Co. ,Inc., 41 Hamilton Lane, bany, New York. ber 17, 1997. The purpose of the retary of State is 50 State Street, plaintiff's predecessor(s) and/or bids for the furnishing of Washed Glenmont. New York 12077. (January 21, 1998) LLP is to practive law. The office of Albany, New York 12207. assignor(s), to secure the principal Crushed Stone for the year 1998 (January 21, 1998) the LLP is to be located In Albany (January 21, 1998) sum of $120,000.00 and interest, for the use of said Town, as and NOTICE OF FORMATION OF County. The Secretary of State is ------recorded in the Office of the Clerk when required. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY designated as the agent of the LLP of the County of Albany on Sap Bids will be receiv~:;~d up to 3:00 DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY Articles of Organization of upon whom process against the NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF TAX tember 16, 1987 in Liber 2543 of p.m. on the 3rd day of February COMPANY (LLC). Fishco, LLC ("LLC") filed with the LLP may be served. The address ROLL AND WARRANT . Mortgages at Page 1. 1998 at which time such bids will The name of the LLC is York- Secretary of State of New York to which the Secretary of State TAKE NOTICE, that!, Nancy The real property described in be publicly opened and read aloud shire Properties, LLC. The Articles ("SSNY") on December 17, 19971 shall mail a copy of any process Karins Mendick, the undersigned said mortgage is commonly known at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware of Organization of the LLC were effective upon the date of filing. againsHhe LLC is 74 Ndrth Pearl Receiver of Taxes and Assess- as 156 South Swan Street, situate Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids filed with NY Secretary of State on Office Location: Albany County. Street, Albany, New York 12207. mentsfortheTownofBethlehem, in the City of Albany, County of shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila January 6, 1998. The purpose of SSNY has been designated as (January 21, 1998) havereceivedthetaxrollandwar- Albany, and State of New York, Fuller, Supervisor, Town of the LLC is to engage in any lawful agent of the LLC upon whom pro ----7,;;~;:;::---- rant for the collection of taxes and more particularly described as fol~ Bethlehem,4450elawareAvenue, actor activity. TheofficeoftheLLC cess against it may be served. NOTICE will receive payments thereon lows: Besinning at a point in the Delmar, New York 12054. Bids shall be in sealed envelopes which shall is to be located in Albany County. SSNY may mail a copy of any NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M d th hF 'd f 830 westerlylmeofSouthSwanStreet The Secretary of State is desig- process to the LLC c/o 76 Ex A FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNER· on ay roug n ay rom : distantaboutfifty-oneandfivehun- bear, on the face thereof, the name AM to 4:30 PM at the Bethlehem and address of the bidder and the nated astheagent of the LLC upon change Street, Albany, NY 12205. SHIP (FLP). The name of the FLP Town Hau, 445 Delaware Avenue, dredths (51.05)feetsoutherlyfrom whom process against the LLC The purpose far which the LLC is is The Feeney Family Limited Part- Delmar, New York for the proper- the point of intersection ofthewest- subject of the bid. ORIGINAL and may be served. The address to formed 1s to engage· in any lawful nership. The Application for Au- ties assessed upon such roll. erly line of South Swan Street with ONE COPY of each shall be sub wh1ch the Secretary of State Shall act or activity for which limited li thority to do business in New York NO COLLECTION FEE the southerly line of Madison Av- mitted. Copies of the specifica mail a copy of any process against ability companies may be orga State of the FLP was filed with the DURING JANUARY enue, which point of beginning is tions may be obtained from the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, _the LLC IS Segel, Goldman & nized under the LLCL NY Secretary of State on Novem- 1% collection fee during also the intersection of the center Mazzotta, P.C., 5 Washington (January21, 1998) ber 28, 1997. The jurisdiction of February line of the party wall on the pre- Delmar, New York. lhe Town Board reserves the Square, Washington Avenue Ex- organization of the FLP is the State 2% collection fee during mises hereby intended to be con- tension, Albany, New York 12205, NOTICE OF FILING OF of Georgia. The date of organiza- March veyed and the premises next ad- right to-waive any infOrmalities in C/o Paul J. Goldman, Esq. ARTICLES OF tion of FLP is October 30, 1997. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, joiningonthenorth,nowknownas and/or to reject any or all bids. (January 21, 1998) ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED The prinicpal office of the FLP is that pursuant to the provisions of No. 154 South Swan Street with BY ORDER OF THE TOWN LIABILITY COMPANY located at 16 Leta Road in the law the tax roll of the Town of the westerly line of South Swan BOARD NOTICE OF FORMATION OF UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE Town of Guilderland, County of AI- B:ethlehem will be returned to the Street, thence from said point of OF THE TOWN OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY UMITED LIABILITY COMPANY bany and State of New York. The CountyofAibanyDirectorFinance beginningwesterlyandthroughthe BETHLEHEM COMPANY (LLC). LAW NY Secretary of State is desig- on April , . center of said party wall and on a KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC 1 1998 TOWN CLERK The name of the LLt is First 1. The name of the limited li- nated as the agent of the FLP upon Dated: January 1, 1998 . line approximately parallel to the Cotumbla, L.LC. The Articles of ability company is: Paoletti & Co., whom process against the FLP Nancy Karins Mendick southerly line of Madision Avenue Dated: January 14, 1998 · Organization of the LLC were filed LLC. may be served. The address to Town of Bethlehem foradistanceofabouttwenty-eight (January 21, 1998) with NY Secretary of State on De- 2. The Articles of Organization which the Secretary of State shall Receiver of Taxes & Assess- (28) feet; thence continuing west- cember 9, 1997. The purpose of ofthelimitedliabilitycompanywere mail a copy of any process against ments erly and on a line in continuation of NOTICE TO BIDDERS the LLC is to engage in any lawful filed with the Secretary of State of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the FLP is 16 Leta Road, Albany, (January 21 , 1998) the last described line for a dis- actor activity. The office of the LLC New York on July 25, 1997. New York 12203. The purpose of tance of about twenty four \24) that the Town Board of the Town of is to be located in Albany County. 3. The limited liability company the FLP is to engage in any lawful feet; thence southerly and on a ine Bethlehem hereby invites sealed The Secretary of State is desig- maintains its office m Albany act or, 9-ctivity. A list of the names NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION approximately parallel to the west- bids for the furnishing of Gravel for nated as the agent ofthe LLC upon County. and addresses of all general part- PURSUANT TO NV LLC LAW erly line of South Swan Street for a the year 1998 for the use of said whom process against the LLC 4. The Secretary of State is ners of the FLP are available from SECTION 206(C) distance of about thirty-three and Town, as and when required. may be served. The address to desi~nated as agent of the limited the Secretary .of State. The name The name of the limited liabil- sixty-five (33.65) feet; thence east- Bids will be received up to 3:10 wh1ch the Secretary of State Shall liability company upon whom pro and address of the authorized of- itycompanyisWARAENOFFICE erly and on a line approximately p.m. on the 3rd day of February mail a copy of any process against cess against it may be served. The fleer of the FLP in the State of ASSOCIATES, LLC. The date of parallel to the southerly line of 1998 at Which time such bids will the LLC is 6 Majestic Court, postofficeaddresswithinthisstate Georgia where a copy of its Certifi- the filing of the Certificate of Con- Madison Avenue for a distance of be publicly opened and read aloud loudonville, New York 122110- to which the Department of State cate of Limited Partnership is filed version with the Secretary of State about twenty-six (26} feet; thence at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware 1922. shall mail a COP;( of any process istheGeorgiaSecretaryofState, was· December 9, 1997. The northerly and on a line approxi Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids (January 21, 1998) served against 1t is: 297 Murray Suite 315, West Tower, 2 Martin County in which the office oft he mately parallel to the westerly line shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, LLCistobelocatedisAibany.The of South Swan Street for a dis- Fuller' Supervisor, Town of -=-::====-======-=-NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A 5. The purpose of the limited Georgia30334-1530: agentoftheLLCuponwhompro- tance of abOut fifteen (15)" feet; Bethlehem, 445 Delaware Avenue, DOMESTIC UMITEO LIABILITY liability company Is to engage in (January 21' 1998) cess against it may be sent is the thence easterly and on a line ap- Delmar, New York 12054. Bids shall COMPANY (LLC). any lawful act or activity for which -;;.;;:;:;;:;;:;;;;:-;:;;u;;u.;:;:;:M;';:;;:-;:- Secretary of State and such shall proximately parallel to the south be in sealed envelopes which shall The name of the LLC is Colum- limited liability compames may be NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A mail acopyofanyprocessto: 650 erly line of Madision Avenue for a bear, onthefacethereof, the name bia Carman Group, LLC. The Ar- organizedundertheLlmitedliabil DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY Warren Street Albany, New York distance of about twenty-six (26} and address of the bidder and the ticles of OrQanization of the LLC ity Company Law. COMPANY (LLC). 12208. The business purpOse of feet; to a point in the westerly line subject of the bid. Original and one were filed with the NY Secretary of (January 21, 1998) The name of LLC is J&T Asso- the LLC is to engage in any lawful of South Swan Street; thencenorth copy of each shall be submitted. State on December 16, 1997. The Ci?ttes, LLC. TheArticlesofOrgani- act or activity for which LLCs may erly and along the westerly line of Copies of the specifications may purpose of the LLC is to engage in NOTICE zation of the LLC were filed with be organized under the LLC. South Swan Street for a distance be obtained from the Town Clerk at any lawful act or. activity. The office NOTICE OF FORMATION OF the NY Secretary of State on No- (January 21 • 1998) of about eighteen and seventy-five the Town Hall, Delmar, New York. of the LLC is to be located in AI- ADOMESTICLIMITEDLIABILITY vember 20, 1997. The purpose of {18. 75) feet to the point and place The Town Board reserves the bany County. The Secretary of COMPANY {LLC). The name of the LLC is to engage in any lawful SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF ofbe9inning. The above described right to waive any informalities in State is designated as the agent of the LLC isAAFS, LLC. The Articles act or activity. The Office of the LLC OBJECT OF ACTION TO prem1ses are now known as Street and/or to reject any or all bids. the LLC upon whom process of Organization of the LLC were istolocatedinAibanyCounty.The FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE Number 156 South Swan Street, BY ORDER OF THE TOWN against the LLC may be served. filedwiththeNYSecretaryofState Secretary of State is designated as State of New York Supreme Albany, New York. Subject to all BOARD The address to which the Secre- on November 26, 1997. The pur the agent of th~ LLC upon whom Court: Albany County enforceable covenants, ease- OF THE TOWN OF tary of State shall mail a copy of pose ofthe LLC is to engage in any process against the LLC may be - KeyBank Nationa Associa- ments, conditions and restrictions BETHLEHEM any process against the LLC is 30 lawful act or activity. The office of served. The address to which the tion, Plaintiff vs. Judith Ann of record affecting said premises. KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC Corporate Circle, Albany, New York the LLC is to be located in Albany SecretaryofStateshallmailacopy Chandler; Harry Kushner; Dated: December 29, 1997, TOWN CLERK 12203. County. The Secretary of State is of any process against the LLC is Helene Kushner; "Sam and Sue Buffalo, New York Dated: January 14, 1998 (January 21, 1998) designated as the agent of the LLC j0 Walker Way, Albany, New York Smith",; "John and Jane Doe~, LISCHER & SCHOP, P.C., At- (January 21, 1998) ------upon whom process against the 12205. Defendant(s). torneysforPiaintiff, BrisbaneBuild- (January 21, 1998) Premises: 156 South Swan ing, 403 Main Street, Suite 225, NOTICE TO BIDDERS ----,~=,.-,===--- Street, City of Albany Buffalo, New York 14203. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN LEGAL NOT1CE Index No. 5089-97 (January 21 , 1998) that the Town Board of the Town of EMIZACK, LLC TO THE ABOVE NAMED Bethlehem hereby invites sealed STAN SMITH'S TENNIS CLASS bids for the furnishing of TOPSOIL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF D\"J~D:~JI~kREBY SUM- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF for the use of said Town for the UMITED LIABIUTY COMPANY MONED to answer the complaint UMITED Llf.~tb1i, COMPANY year 1998 as and when reqUired. HITTING DIFFICULT Articles of Organization filed in this action, and to serve a copy Name: Second Street Realty, Bids will be received up to 3:20 with Secretary of. State of New of your answer, orifthecomplamt LLC. Articles of organization filed p.m. on the 3rd day ·of February York (SSNY) on November 24, is not served with this summons, with sec. ofstateofNY ("SOS") on 1998 at which time such bids will VOLLEYS 1997. Office.location: Albany to serve a notice of appearance 112197. Office location: Albany be publicly opened and read aloud County. SSNY is designated as on the plaintiff's attorney within County. sos is desi nated as at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware High and low volleys 9 agent of the LLC upon whom pro- twenty (20) days after service of agent of LLC for serv1ce of pro-· Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids are tough shols. On cess against it may be served. this summons, exclusive of the SOS shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila ·high. volleys, don'l SSNY may mail a cop~of any pro- day of service, where service is cess. shall mail copy of pro- Fuller, Supervisor of the Town of cess .edman & d b d . cesstoLLC, 1770N.W.64thStreet, break.your wri_st as to the LLC at rl rna e y e 11very upon you ner- s • 500 F rt. La d dat Fl "d Bethlehem, 445 DelawareAvenue, Mannl·ng, P.C. PO Box 69, 2 sonayw1II .,h. 1n th e s1 aeorwnmt ~-h· 33309une p , o u er 1 wtulbe, on a1 Delmar, New York. Bids shall be in you reach up to· · .Normar]skill Blvd., Delmar, New thirty(30)daysaftercompletionof · · urpose: any a us sealed envelopes which shall bear, York 12054. No registered agent. service, where service is made in ness purpose. make eontact. Keep · 21 1 98 on the face thereof, the name and Latest date to dissolve is 12/311 any other manner. The United (January · .~ ) address of the bidder and the sub yoUr wrist finn .. ~ 2026. Purpose: for all legal pur- States of America, if designated a --:p"u"B;;:-LI;;;Cc;A;:;TI:;:O;;,N,..,N::O:::T=:I::C::E-:O:::F;:-- ject of the bid. Original and one poses . defendant in this action, may an- ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED copy of each bid shall be submit (Janua. ry 21 .• 1998) swer or appear WI•th" In Sl"xty (60) LIABIUTY COMPANY ted. Copies of the specifications days of service hereof. In case of FIRST: The name of the Lim- may be obtained from the Town -:c==;:-::====="""c::-NOTICE OF FORMATION OF your failure to appear or answer, ited Liability Company is Davey Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, · GORDON DEVELOPMENT Judgment will be taken against Jones locker, LLC (hereinafter New York. SERVICES, LLC you by default for the relief de- fe d h ~c ''{ The Town Board rese!Ves the (PURSUANT TO SECTION 203 manded in the complaint. Trial is re rre toast e. ompan, · SECOND: The Articles o Or- right to waive any informalities in OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY desired in the County of Albany. l/anization of the Company were and/or to reject any or aU bids. COMPANYLAW) Dated:Augus11,1997 led ith h Se o!S BY ORDER OF THE TOWN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN w t e crejary tate on 30 1997 BOARD thB.ttheArticlesofOrganizationof USCHER & SCHOP, Attorneys December • · OF THE TOWN OF GORDON DEVELOPMENT SEA- for Plaintiff, Brisbane Building, 403 THIRD: The county within New BETHLEHEM VICES,LLC(the"Company")were Main Street, Suite 225, Buffalo, YorkStateinwhichtheofficeofthe KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC filedwithth8SecretaryofStateof NewYork14203,(716)853-0543. Company is to be located is Al- TOWN CLERK the State of New York on Decem- ban~OUATH: The Secreta:y of Dated: January 14, 1998 ber 11, 1997. TO Judith Ann Chandler, DE· St (January 21, 1998) The Company is being formed FENDANT IN THIS ACT10N: ate has been designate . as to engage in the ownership, leas- The foregoing summons is agent upon whom process against ...... ,..... ,....,...,.., ,_, ,_. THE SPOTLIGHT January 21, 1998 -PAGE 25 FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF ~1/lU@bl. 'II BETHLEHEM .Jlbl.OOI!!bl.lll11.···. church school. 9:30a.m .. worship service, 11 a.m.. child care provided, Route 9W, ...... CLASSIFIED$ _ _. BETHLEHEM • BETHLEHEM . Selkirk. lnf6rmatlon. 767-2243. l-:t:;;:·ss\,_, +-¥+Rci,~kPJfX:_'G;1htJ1Wi;;;.j(filW¥©f@;J%;:t!~;;(;k 3 :C'-';\lt'i"SiYG01'ft1)18,1'f:#JU!~i;fift:!m"Tif%j3<0", --- t- -~, r;~:;wJW::: lffi ·::,>;rc·4: '!¥( lnd_lvldual rate ,minimum $1 ().00 Jor 1o_words;• 30 .. cents. for'each additional.. word,"; GLENMONT COMMUNITY TOWN BOARD 'payable ln'advance; Commerchil rate_miilimum weirds; 30 cerit&tol-each, AA MEETING CHURCH· $t2:so~of1o town hall, 445 Delaware Ave., First Reformed Church of additional ,weird, payabl~ in advi~nce:'Ad deadline 4 p.m: Friday tor pubncatlon 1n:, 7:30 ·p.m. Information, 439-4955. Sunday school and worship Bethlehem, Route 9W, 7:30p.m. service. 10:30 a.m .. child care WedneSday's newspaper: Bol< fleply $3,00.' Sub~ltin person or by mail with check BETHLEHEM TOASTMASTERS Information, 489-6779. available, 1 Chapel lane. or nioriay order to Spotlight Newspapers, 125Adams Street, Delmar, New York 12054. ':, The Clubhouse, Adams Station ' CHABAD CENTER Information. 436-7710. Phone_ In 'and charge to your Mastercard or Visa.· • :· _,· •.:~: . < ·· · • .. · '_. :.:~;:,;:,:,.~.::i:• :: Apts .. 1 Juniper Drive, Delmar, "Friday services, discussion and ,,-~ ~~>c,, .. , '/"' --" ·o; \' !c'"'""' ~- 7:39 _p.m. Information, 439-0871. CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE kiddush at sunset, 109 Elsmere APOSTLE BINGO Ave. Information, 439-8280. Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m...... llllllllili!lllllllllili!l- 4 3 g:494gllllllllilillllllllllilillllllllllilill.. Blanchard American legion and Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30 Post, 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. NEW SCOTLAND a.m. and noon, 35 Adams Information, 439-9819. Place. Information, 439-4951. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICeS YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS United Pentecostal Church, ·SOLID ROCK CHURCH Parks and Recreation Office; worship service, 11 a.m .. 1 Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Route 85. New Salem, 7 p.m. REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS Information. 765-4410. · Kenwood Ave. Information, 439- Information, 439-0503. 4314. WELCOME WAGON FIRST UNITED METHODIST :REAL: ESTATE FOR R!'NT 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX. 1 1/2 ' ARTIST STUDIO for ren1, lots of newcomers, engaged women i!l£111!!1/l@£'11 CHURCH •I bath, garage, washer/dryer hook- light. For information, 478-0645. and new mothers, call for a church school. 9:45a.m., !lbl.OOQ!Jbl.lil'11 $425 FEURA BUSH: 1·bedroom, u~~ .. Av~il~ble immediately. $760 CLARKSVILLE HOUSE, country Welcome Wagan·visit, Monday worship service, 9:30a.m., adult to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. no pets. 465-2239 or 765-3125. ut1lit1es Included. Call KM Man- setting,2bediooms,washer/dryer classes, 11 a.m .. 428 Kenwood agement, 439-3365. hook-up. Full walk out basement. Information, 439-1531 . BETHLEHEM Ave. Information, 439-9976. $425+ UTILITIES, 2nd floor, 2 3 BEDROOM - SELKIRK DU- $650/month plus utilities, lease. TESTIMONY MEETING bedroom, laundry and storage. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN Off street parking. 130 Maple Av PLEX, appliance, no pets. Secu- 768-2955. First Church of Christ, Scientist. AA MEETING CHURCH rity deposit $625. 767-211!;). 555 Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 enue, Selkirk. References, secu worship services, 8 and 10:30 rity deposit. No pets. Available Information, 439-2512. Elm Ave., 7:30 p.m. Information, , THACHER PARK/EAST BERNE a.m., Sunday school and Bible immediately. 434-9783-212-665- 489·6779. - Beautiful, secluded, upstairs 1 SOLID ROCK CHURCH classes, 9:15a.m .. nursery care. 5251 DELMAR · 1 BEDROOM apart· 1 Kenwood Ave .. evening AL·ANON MEETING handicapped-accessible, bedroom apartment. References, $500+ UTILITIES • ALBANY, 3 ment, country setting, 1 1/2 miles security,, no pets/non-smokers. prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. The _crossroads, 4 Normansklll large-print materials and from Bethlehem High School; Information, 439-4314. Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Information. 489- asslstlve listening devices, bedrooms, second floor flat, $550 utilities included. 797-3468. washer/dryer included. Large liv $350 plus utilities. Evenings- 439- 6779. coffee and fellowship following VOORHEESVILLE SECOND ing room, dining room, kitchen, 9021. NEW SCOTLAND services. 85 Elm Ave. Informa FLOOR·, 1+bedroom, private en tion. 439-4328. enclosed porches. Security and DELMAR - Senior Residence trance, deck, new kitchen and references. 669·6497. NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES DRASTICALLY REDUCED SPE· bathroom floors, off street park CIAL $550, quiet, 2 bedrooms, CITIZENS Sunday school. 9:45a.m., $515 ELSMERE, heat and hot ing, adult preferred. No pets, $500/ bus line, garage and laundry fa Wyman Osterhout Corhmunity morning worship, 11 a.m., youth water included. Modern one bed month. Heat, hot water, electricity cilities. 238-Q867. Center, New Salem, call for group, 6 p.m., evening service, _room. 489-7583. iQcluded. 765-3493- leave mes time. Information, 765-2109. tradltlohal worship, 9 and 11 7 p.m .. Route 9W, Glenmont. $525-1 BEDROOM, ground floor, ELSMERE ARMS, $620. Spa· sage. AA MEETING a.m.• T.G.J:SundaY contempo .Information, 426-4510. front and rear entrance, heat, hot cious 2 bedroom apartment in First Methodist Church of rary worship, 5:30 p.m., nursery water. Bus line. 439-6287. Delmar, minutes from Albany, on Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 care and Sunday school for NEW SCOTLAND a ·major bus line. Stop in at 5 7 ACRE PARCEL, view, easy $600 HEAT INCLUDED, 2 bed· p.m. Information, 489-6779. children during all services, 386 Elsmere Avenue or call465-4633. commute, $29,000. room flat, Glenmont. Available Delaware Ave. Information, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH February 1. 475-0380. OFFICE SPACE · prime Delmar AL·ANON MEETING 439·9929. Sunday school. 9:15a.m., location on Delaware Avenue. 3/4 ACRE LOTS, water, sewer First United Methodist Church of worship service. 10:15 a.m., $600 INCLUDES HEAT AND Furnished. Parking. 439-7838. UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN Auberge Suisse Restaurant. available, Colonie. $39,900. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 FELLOWSHIP CHURCH HOT WATER, second floor, one p.m. Information, 489-6779. Route 85. Information, 475-9086. bedroom. Village DriVe Apart Sunday school and worship ments, Delmar. Available Febru FAITH TEMPLE service, 10 a.m .. 436 Krumkil! FAITH TEMPLE 5 ACRE APPROVED building lot, ary 15. Security and references. Bible study, New Salem, 7:30 Road. Information, 438-7740. Sunday school. 10 a.m .. worshiP SELKIRK $122,500 wooded, ready to go! $59,900. p.m. Information, 765-2870. ·service, 7 p.m .• New Salem. 434·9783. Charming 3BR, 1.5 BTH R!R in FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Information. 765-2870. MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL $600 INCLUDES HEAT, 2 bed· Elm Estales, hardwood floors, ·FR SCIENTIST rooms, remodeled, garage, COLONIAL- 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 FREE CHURCH Sunday school and worship ST. MATTHEW'S ROM.AN & utilily room in lower leVel, above washer/dryer hook-up, yard. 479- baths, 8 years, super condition, evening service, Bible study and service. 10 a.m.. child care CATHOLIC CHURCH gro"nd pool, deck. 439·2888. ' Masses Saturday at 5 p.m. and 0647. priced to sell, $93,900. prayer, Route 155. 7:30p.m. provided, 555 Delaware Ave, BETHLEHEM $163,900 Information. 765-3390. lnf.ormat!On, 439-2512. Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m .• $625 INCLUDES HEAT AND Mountain View Rood, HOT WATER, second floor, 1 Mint condition end unit FOUR YEAR OLD contemporary HAMAGRAEL PRE-SCHOOL TO BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY Voorheesville. Information, 765· townhouse, lsi floor master suite, HOLD OPEN HOUSE bedroom plus den. Village Drive CHURCH 2805. Apartments. Available immedi private deck, new carpet 1st flor, on 2 acres, super condition, Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Sunday school and worship ately, security and_ references. whiflpool, wet bar. 439-2888. pond, Voorheesville Schools, Delaware·Ave. 1-2-1 p.m.· ·- servlce,-10'Q.m., nursery ... JERUSALEM R~FORMED 518·434·9783 or 212·665·5251. Information, 767-9783. , provided, 201 Elm Ave. CHURCH BETHLEHEM $179,900 $189,900. Priced to selL Information. 439-3135. Worship service, 10:30 a.m., $650 INCLUDES HEAT AND followed by coffee hour, chlld Execulive·RAN on 5+ acres, FR ~HOT WATER 1st floor, 2 bed PRIVATE ESTATE, new conlem· VOOQ!Jiili!l@bl. 'II ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL care provided, Route 32, Feura and large Sun room, 3BR, 2 BTH, CHURCH rooms. Village Drive Apartments, porary home, 4300SF on Bush. lnforr:natlon. 439-0548 . Delmar. Available December 15. country kitchen, private wooded .Jlbl.OOQ!Jbl.lll'l1 Holy Eucharist. 8 and 10:30 a.m., Security and references. 434- estate. 439-2888. 48 acres, view. Reduced to coffee and fellowship, nursery NEW SALEM REFORMED CHURCH 9783 or 212-665-5251. $289,000. BETHLEHEM care provided, church school. ALBANY $89,000 9:30a.m.• Poplar Drive and adult Bible study, 9 a.m., junior $750+ COXSACKIE · Charming To Settle Estate, 3 Br Ranch, con Elsmere Avenue. Information, choir or chime choir practice, 9 4/2, redecorated, garage, option, venienl location, Gas heat, HW CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY RECOVERY, INC. 439-3265. a.m., worship service, 10 a.m., $93,000. 731-6646. self-help for chronic nervous recorder group practice, 11 Floors, Finished basement w/wel ESTATE ON 4 acres, excellent symptom·s. First United Methodist SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF a.m., nursery care provided, 1 OR 2 BEDROOM apartment, bar. 439-2888. condition,large rooms, wooded, Church, 428 Kenwood Ave .. 10 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Route 85. Information, 439-6179. Delmar. Heat, fireplace, porch, Browse our web site at: close to Delmar. $265,000. a.m. Information, 439-9976. Bible lecture, 9:30a.m .. yard, parking, bus. 475-0617. Watchtower Bible study, 10:25 ONESQUETHAW REFORMED http://www.alhany.neV-bdreallr/ 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT · YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES a.m .. Elm Avenue and Feura CHURCH SELKIRK. Heat, hot water, no Parks and ReCreation Office, Bush Road. Information, 439- wOrship service, 9:30a.m .. pets. SecuritYdeposit$550. 7?7- Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. 0358. Sunday school. 10:45 a.m .• Ozimek Realty Information, 439-0503. Tarrytown Feura Bush. 2115. SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY I 33. BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lid. 439-1398 town hall, 445-Delaware Ave., worship service and church·. 12:30 p.m. Information, 439-4955. school, 10 a.m., fellowship hour, PROFESSIONAL ThePrudent1al ~ AA MEETINGS nursery core provided; 1499 Manor Home Slingerlands Community Church, New Scotland Road. Informa OFFICE SPACE Realtors tion, 439-1 766. 1499 New Scotland Road, noon, AVAILABLE ~~· and Delmar Reformed Church, SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED 386 Delaware Ave., 8:30p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Congratulations to our Information, 489-6779. Sunday school, 9:30a.m., ,, I~I . r:-· DATE: BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH worship service, 11 a.m., ~= ~~ ~ ... '"'~ December Sales Leaders children's choir. 6:30p.m .. seinlor followed by coffee hour, February 1998 available ""'-~~"' choir, 7:30p.m., 85Eim Ave. Willowbrook Avenue. Informa for occupancy Rrst floor condominiums, lo Information. 439-4328. tion, 767-9953. Cated in heart of Delmar. Two LOCATION: bedrooms, formal dining DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN 408 Feura Bush Rd. BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CHURCH rooms,hardwoodfloors,1044 CHURCH worship service, church school, Glenmont, New York sq. ft., gas heat wHh central women's Bible study, 9:30 to nursery care. 10 a.m.. fellowship AREA: air, garages, storage areas, 11:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m. In and coffee. 11 a.m., adult laundry facilities. a local home, children's education, 11:15a.m., farl111y Woods ... Lawns... Private ... Immediate possession program and nursery provided communion service. first · 5 minute walk or less to $72,000 for morning session, 201 Elm Ave. Sunday, 585 Delaware Ave. bank/restaurants/stores ... seller to pay up to $5,000 Information. 439-3135. Information. 439-9252. for updaling Charlie Colehamer Jack Healy plenty of private parking. 448·0139 DELMAR FUll GOSPEL CHURCH. 448.0841 FIRST FLOOR: OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 25, CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM Sunday service, 9:30a.m., with 1998 • 2-4 at 15 Regina Court 5 office rooms ... 1200 sq. Delmar Chabad Center, 109 Sunday school and nursery, ft. (Kenwood Ave). For further Elsmere Ave.. 8 p.m. Information, home groups, women's Bible -full basement for storage... - information and/or 439-8280 .. J studies and youth group, 292 additional space private showing, call ~Prudential:.· Manor Homes, Elsmere Ave. Information. 439- ~- REALTORS 4407. on 2nd floor. Carol Duranl· 395·0039. CONTACT: Prudenlial Manor Homes Realtono 439-4943 1745 Route 9, Clifton Pall! Owner... 1-802-824-5180 371-8040 l PAGE'26- January21, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIED$ IiBoOt _ __j THE SPOTLIGHT January 21 , 1998 PAGE27 (Pilj!IEQU¢6TIQ.Nl!l!llllfjj!l HOMEOWNERS NEED FAST CHILDREN'S BEDROOM SET CASH? 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When the first shipment of 150 area and to state organizations to benefit the AIDS Council of 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the school on sold the generators to exploit Noriheastem New York as part of generators was delivered to the people in need or grab publicity helping farmers get back in busi Delaware Avenue in Delmar. Norih Country on Jan. 17, Finke ness. A reported 72 cows have the volunteer project Helping for his company. He said he's been through Books and Music. Five groups comprised of more had difficulty getting the machines commended by residents and pub died of mastitis in the Norih Coun than 120 talented musicians will to customers. 'The problem was, lic officials alike for his efforts. try because milking machines are More than $7,000 has been perform under the direction of raised through the project. people couldn't get out (of their Beal confirmed Finke's com not operating. Mastisis occurs Joseph Farrell. houses)," Finke said, "so we went ments, saying that if Finke's com when cows are not milked fre I Love Books and Friar Tuck The concert will feature music to them." pany hadn't brought the genera quently enough. Book Store will sell Entertainment portraying rich cultural diversity In addition to delivering gen tors, "we would have had a lot of Fmke'semployeesalso brought BooksthroughJanuary.Forinfor including songs in French, Span erators to some homes, Finke's cold people in the Norih Coun a load of blankets to Quebec. The mation, call 482-5602. ish, Russian and Japanese. employees also helped customers try." blankets were donated to a school Other songs will represent the install and start the machines. "My hat's off to our entire staff," in a town that doesn't. expect its Delmar woman. music ofFinland, Nova Scotia, Ven "If someone had trouble with a Finke said. 'They worked, on av power back unti]J an. 25. Beal said ezuela and French Canada. generator, in some cases, (my some sections of Quebec will re erage, 20 to 23 hours a day. Yes, studies in Ireland The program also includes nu employees) would go out to their theywerecompensated, but! doU:t main powerless until mid-Febru houses and help them," Finke said, ary. Cindy Dunn, daughter of Fred merous classiCal contemporary think they could have cared less and Marlyn Dunn ofDelmar, com- · pieces by such pop icons as Don adding that house calls are ''very about that "Most of the problems n!)w are unusual" in his business. "Itwould pleted her fall semester of study McLean,Alan Menken, Brian Wil "Our firm has laid out in the in norihem Quebec," Finke said. abroad at the University of Galway son, Neil Sedaka and the Coast be like Sam's Club coming out to "It appears that the U.S. side of look at your generator. It doesn't neighborhood of $50,000-with in Ireland. ers. outthecostofthe (generators) things is getting caught up, (al happen." though) Canton, New York, is still She is a junior at the University Everyone in the community is to ~upport this," he continued. of Denver in Colorado. invited to this free concert Although he's several d~ys "Payroll alone is over $40,000." in rough shape." away from an exact figure of what thereliefeffortcost,Finkedoesn't believe he lost money by helping p•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-.••11111•111111111111111DON'T MISS THIS .. the Norih Country. Instead, he expects to break even. OFFER: VISIT ONE "I don't think there will be a I. · h L• OF OUR LOCATIONS tremendous amount of profit," Its No•t Just A p TODAY! Finke. said. "I know our payroll o.ne lne. Colonie grew,andwehadnewphonelines s t e It'- A L• ~ 1·.• ~;~~~~re~~:,sl~~~ue ~~~~~~~-~~~~et~u~!Jsg.~~~b~l: Orne lmeS, S ll eL1ne.. .:::;::::,."'"' 0"'.'"'' $6,000." 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Roadside Safety Kit offer good while supplies last. Phone and airtime offer ends February 28, 1998. See stare for details. ··~ .. •' I" I. ,, ·' .. ·' ·' ·' .:-· ·' .~ #' ,1 . ~@~@ ([l[il)@ [f@WD®~® ©ll ([} [?@([} [Q) (ill ®0 [1l) mru®o[f UG'D®DU' [p)~~ITD® EID ..· .. LriJ©~®® ll©cr 1998- .- .. -' PAGE 2-January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly~• The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 Local eco-nomy has unique strengths By John Ortego · Manufacturing must not, and (CEN),,anetworhlogorganization P/ay AsamemberoftheCenterfor will not, disappear from our re- oflOOCEOsofsmallmanufactur- it again Economic Growth's economic gion. Our larger manufacturers ers who promote economic and forecast committee, I would like are sizing themselves to markets technology development, show an to make some distinctions in the and competitive forces within in- opposite job growth trend from standarddivisionofNewYorkinto dustries. To survive, they often theirlargercounterparts. upstate and downstate. shed jobs in an effort to reduce last year, the companies of Arecentarticlein The New York costs and enhance their competi- CEN estimated that collectively Timesconcludedthatupstatewas live position in the marketplace. theyincreasedemploymentby20 lagging behind the more prosper- This attracts media attention, percent. When you realize that ous downstate. Put in a longer- which in turn shapes public per- these businesses are predomi term perspective that conclusion ception that local manufacturing nantly locally owned and operated, may be a bit premature. . industrY is in trouble. the long-term economic potential The Capital District is quite dif- A look at smaller manufactur- becomes clearer. ferentfromtheresto~upstate New ers (those with less than 500 jobs) They manufacture high-end""?f· York. ,The e_conomtc cycle_here tells an entirely different story. the-marketproducts,relyh~aVI)Y doesn t slavishly follow etther MembersoftheChiefExecutives on new technology to mamtam downstateorupstatefluctuations. Network for Manufacturing their competitive advantage, re- quire technically skilled people and pay higher wages. Specialty Silicones il) Ballston Spa, GEM Urethane in Amster dam, Passonno Paints in Water vliet, DynaBil Industries in Cox SpoTLiGitT sackie and Ed Levin Jewelry in Cambridge are someofthese small companies. NEwspApERs The definingfactorof economic life here is the state capital, with Editor & Publisher - Richard Ahlstrom all ofits advantages and disadvan Associate Publisher - Mary A. Ahlstrom tages. State government payrolls constituted 12.8 percent of re Colonie Spotlight gional employment in 1997, down Loudonville Weekly from 14.3 percent in 1990. Total The Spotlight state government payrolls account Managing Editor Managing Editor for3.1 percentofjobs in New York. Susan Graves DevTobin From 1990 to 1996, state jobs were cut by more than 10 percent Update Editorial Staff-Linda DeMattia, Elizabeth Conniff. both in the region and in the state. Dineen, Bill Fonda, Ellen Gelting, Peter Hanson, LisaK. Kelly, While a 10 percent reduction Katherine McCarthy, Kevin Mitchell, Constance Pakatar, Doug in state employees is equal to only Persons, John Thorpe, Mary S. Yamin 0.3 percent of statewide nonagri Advertising Manager-.Louise Havens · cultural jobs, it is equal to nearly Advertising Representatives- Corinne Blackman, 1.3 percent of jobs in our region. Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyerlin, John Salvione The base year 1990 was se PTOfluction Manager -John Brent lected for comparison since it rep Composition SupervisOr - Mark Hempstead resents the pre-recession employ Production -David Abbott, Doris Capabianca, Matthew Green ment peak for the Capital District Office Manager- Kathryn Olsen In 1997, our area has gained 100 state government jobs even Dottie Vonk, owner of Play ltAgaio Sports on Route 7 in Latham, gives her though state wide government daughter Shannon some pointers on working out on a treadmill. 125 ADAMS ST., DELMAR, N.Y. 12054 jobs shrunk. ' Constance Pakatar (518) 439-4949 FAX (518) 439-0609 Ortego is an economist with KeyCorp .and an economic adQiser to the Centerfor Economic Growth. Destiny Threads Noreast Real Estate of Loudonville A.G. Edwards & Sons Doane Stuart School Orange Mazda Saab AAA Hudson Valley E & S Detailing Past Perfect Albany Academy for Girls Empire Vision Centers The Peanut Principle Albany/Colonie Regional Engels Farm & Market Play It Again Sports Chamber of Commerce Excelsior Credit Union Pleasant Valley Exquisrtum Albany Guardian Society Family Danz Heating & Air Conditioning Price Chopper Amsterdam Savings Bank First National Bank of Scotia Professional Auto Solutions Arthur Place & Company Fitness for Her Prudential Manor Homes Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Friar Tuck Book Shop Rose Dental Associates Bethlehem Auto Service Gary Barkman, MS, CFP Scharff's Oil & Trucking Retirement Community Gendrons Truck Center , School's Out the Rainbow Glen Eddy Sign Express Good Samaritan Homes Something Olde, Something New Hughes Opticians St. Peter's Hospital . In & Out The Window St. Peter's Addiction 'Recover Center Integrative Care NP PC State Employees Federal Credit Union Edward Jones The Sweat Shop 1 s a r s ' 1 n d a x Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Sylvan Learning Center Kugler's Red Barn fri-City Fundi~g Little Cooks The Village Shop Mail Boxes Etc. Virginia A. Plaisted DDS Main Care Weisheit Engine Works Joseph A. Manzi Wine & Spirits of Slingerlands llac~tman & DeStefano Marshall's Garage Brown School Marvin-Neitzel Corp. Cap Com Rnancial Services, Inc. Mike Mashuta's Training Capital Communication Federal Credit Union Mill Cottage Clare Bridge of Niskayuna Cohoes Savings Bank Coldwell Banker Colonie Manor d t Colonie Service Center Community Care Physicians up a e Coventry Construction Kaplowitz, Murphy, Runion, Fritts & Whiting Delmar Auto Body Delmar Dental Delmar Wine & Liquor Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Sponight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 3 Bethlehem chamber aims to improve Delmar's business district Witharecord-settingactiveros lacking in Chamber president Marty ter of 620 business, professionals the Bethle DeLaneyrecentlyannounced new and individuals, the Bethlehem hem area. members of the board of direc ChamberofCommerceisastrong This year, the chamber's goal is to The cham tors, who assumed their positions and viable voice in and around the increase business involvement in ber will use at the Jan. 8 organizational meet Bethlehem area Feestelijk. the results ing. Eighty-four 'new members ofthe sur The officers for 1998 are: Frank joined the chamber in 1997, an vey to at Venezia, CPA, of Marvin & Co., other record for the group, which tract new chairman; Christine McCarroll, of celebrated its 40th anniversary last McCarroll business. McCarroll's The Village ButCher, year. The·sur vice chairwoman; Elisabeth One of the most important new chamber plans to recruit more re which was a tremendous success vey also sought to learn why some Ruthman, ofAdams StationApart · initiatives for the chamber is the tail and service businesses as last May. This year, the chamber's people do-not support local busi ments, secretary; and Nick formation of a retail council, to be events and promotions are goal is to increase· business in nesses. The results of this sec Valenze, of Bethlehem Physical established under the umbrella of planned. volvement in Feestelijk tion will help businesses find ways Therapy, treasurer. the Bethlehem First Task Force. Some events the retail council The results of the chamber's to serve their customers more Cathy Griffin, of Prudential The retail council's goal is the has planned include a town-wide town-wide smveywill be available effectively. Manor Homes, is immediate past improvement of Delmar's busi sidewalk sale and festival, a busi soon. Nearly 20,000 surveys were · The idea of a town-wide com chairwoman. ness district by encouraging mer ness fair with events for students mailed and more than 2,000 have munity center is currently back The board members are: Mark chants to join together in solving at the high school, holiday deco already been returned. The sur on the drawing board and cham Bryant, Dan Colacino, Rose problems and attracting more con rating contests, a cleanup day and vey was developed by ·Pamela ber members are actively in Walker Cook, Bill Fisher, Louise sumers to Bethlehem. more. Robbins and Himry Steadman ·of volved in the discussions. Using Havens, Elaine Loder, Judith Right now, the council is prima Chamber members will once Policy Research Associates in written and telephone question Kehoe, Christina Madden, Wendy rily made up of merchants along again be involved in planning and Dehnar and focused on economic naires, the chamber is busy gath Murabito, Dennis O'Shaughnessy Delaware Avenue. However, the executing the town-wide perform development and the determina· ering input to pursue this topic. and Greg Turner. ing arts festival called Feestelijk, lion of business services that are Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber expects growth in 1998 By Kevin MitcheU tained because of our efforts. We open to women and minorities learning to what's ex:Pected on a dental plans are also quite attrac- assisted 150 companies with is and that's been very successful," job," LeSage said. tive." ' During the new year the Al sues such as site selection, financ LeSage said. 'These internships bany-Colonie Regional Chamber Tills year, the chamber plans Thechamber's2,600members ing and business plan preparation. provide work experienceS to stu-. to expand the discount program employ approximately 80,000 of Commerce, a 2,600 member We hope to continue these ser dents ina corporate environment organiza offered to members. people and will continue creating vices in the· coming year. Not only Participants also take classes in jobs and increasingthe economic tion dedi do we hope to attract new compa written.and oral communication, "We provide many benefits to cated to pro members and their employees vitality of Albany County in 1998, nies to the region, but we want to which enable them to be better LeSage concluded. motingeco continue serving those already prepared for work after gradua: such as discounts on travel, car nomic de here." tion." rentals and other services," The chamber is excited about velopment, · LeSage said. "Andourmedicaland its plans for 1998. has high as Technology is expected to be a "We also offer internships to pirationsfor major growth area in Albany business students from the Col Alb'any County. "We're goirig to try to lege of Saint Rose, which are bring in more high-tech firms be not paid experiences," she added. County and cause they've been successful in "Many employers are willing to Bethlehem Alles the Capital train students and that benefits · District as a whole. terms of employment opportuni ties and sales generated. They're· everyone." -"We represent all areas of the going to play an important roll in Chamber of Commerce business community from large The chamber also sponsors a the future of our region," LeSage Teaching Internship Program. "Bringing Business Together" companies to mom and pop es said. tablishments," said J o Ann "Tins enables teachers to do The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce LeSage, t:)le chamber's director The chamber is also commit internships with companies so ted to preparing young people for acts as the principal advocate for business in government and of communications and govern they can share their understand community affairs, promotes planned economic growth employment ing of the working world with mental relations. "Last year, in consistent with community interests and provides programs · conjunction with the county,1,250 "During the su~er,,we offer students. Teachers tell us that it's and services for businesses large and small jobs were either created or re- a Corporate Internship Program, helpful to relate what kids are to help them grow and prosper. SINCE 1957 Save* your business 40 Yeats $erving the Community Join The Chamber on -SERVICES- - "rE 20 o/D *SAVElO~o "First DolJar of Profit" Certificates • Business Advocacy in Government A- 01) *SA~ s rvice Seminars/Workshops • Monthly Membership Meeting Ce\\u\ar -pbone e cuutrak Rat "Business After Hours" • Special Membeis Only Events *S es Membership Directory • Monthly Chamber Newsletter • SCORE Counseling New Resident lnfonnation • Business Start-Up Kits * AVE 20o/() ~n ~VEJo~ Group Discounts for Health & Dental Insurance • Cellular Discounts S Ybone Servlce ..,.,__ 0 OlJ Lon?. Distance For additional information about the benefits and services of chamber membership, contact the chamber at: For more information call 318 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 431-1400 518-439-0512 • FAX 475-0910 . Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce 540 NY12207 PAGE 4-January 21, 1998 Colonie Sponight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDA TEE 1998 New Price Chopper is the Cadillac of chain's store$ ' ' ByBiUFonda store opened its doors] une 24 last who are in a hurry can easily see it The Golub Corporation waited year. and make a quick purchase, but 30 years to open a store in Gage said the plan for a smaller also includes a new feature for Bethlehem. store was not the only reason why Price Chopper- a sushi bar. "We've been dying to have a it was approved. Gage said that a sushi bar has . store (here)," for many years, said 'The town residents Jet it be been in the works for a while, but Joanne Gage, Golub's vice presi known that they wanted another they never found a store they felt dentfor consumer and marketing . supermarket." she said. Many, comfortable testing it in until the services. Bethlehem store opened. The company couldn't find a Company executives felt site that was large and convenient Bethlehem'sclientelewassophis enough until it settled on a parcel We just want to continue ticated enough to make the sushi near the intersection New Scot running a great store. . bar a success.This has led to plans land Road and Cherry Avenue in to add sushi bars to other Price Slingerlands. Joanne Gage Choppers. But becausethe land needed to Gage said there are no addi be rezoned and there wasf opposi tions planned for the .Bethlehem tion from some Slingerlands resi Be!hlehem resmentswanted more store in 1998. 'We just want to dents, the town of Bethlehem than one sup~rmarket chain in continue running a great store." turned down Golub's initial de town. Cohoes Sa,.,ngs Bank also has sign because the proposed store Since it opened, Gage said the a branch insire the new store so Customer Kevin Delong joins Chef Sa and Vince Rassano, Price Chopper was too large. storehasbeenextremelypopular, people can grocery shop and do assistant manager, atthe new sushi bar atthe market, which opened last Ten years later, when Golub and people fre Good Samaritan Homes welcomes our new Good Samaritan Adult Care Facility to our Delmar Campus Accepting Applications for our New 67 Bed Adult Care Facility For more information please call439-8116 Good Samaritan Homes: Good Samaritan Adult Care Facility, Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center, EQUAL HOUSIN and Good Samaritan Senior Housing G. _pop'" t.r> ""'e,_tn~t. -·- ~ ~;)A,q :Colonie SjjiiOight , i:.i>ucfonvifie Weeki); "• the seotliRhi i iJPDA Ti:. t998 " January 21;'1998 -PAGE 5 Engel's proud of being fresh Bank on it For more than 100 years, folks tooth in everyone, featuring home Heidelberg breads. have been heading out to Engel's made pies, brownies, chocolate Seasonal items featured at Farm & Market to buy their pro chip and peanut butter and raisin Engel's include fall favorites like duce. oatmeal cookies. apple cider and cider donuts, plus Ed Engel, the family company's 'We also offer carrot cake made pumpkins and mums. president, said, "Ifs a tradition thafs here to stay." He attributed the business's success to service, the goods of The business has been at 681 fered and its conve11ient location Albany-5haker Road in Colonie We also offer carrot on Albany-Shaker Road, just off since 1870. In fact, Engel's Farm cake made with our own Exit4ofthe Northway, on the way was honored as the town's oldest to the Albany County Airport. business during Colonie's recent cimots, grown on the. centennial celebration. farm_ 'We haven't given in to devel The farm and market is run by Ed Engel opment," Engel said. 'We've had Ed and his brotherJohn, with a lot many offers and declined to ac of help from their dad, "Big Ed." cept any - this is our home." It will again be opening for the with our own carrots, grown on After more than 100 years, season in early May, ''with beauti the farm," Engel said. there's a closeness between the ful hanging baskets and lovely bed owners and their customers. ding plants, both annual and pe Some of the other home-grown rennial,allgrowninourowngreen vegetables and baked goods 'We look forward to seeing our houses, all winter long," Engel Engel's sells include potted tomato many customers every year," said. plants, fresh corn; Vermont Engel said. "Many have become cheese, fresh strawberries and like friends." No matter what veggie you're in the mood for, Engel's probably has it until the market closes for Nicolle manager the winter in November. And branch manager, outside the Amsterdam Savings Bank located in the New "Engel's also carries a full line of Loudon Road, Latham Price Chopper_ The bank is open seven days a week fruits. 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PAGE ·a'- January 21: 199S 6oiilni9spotiigtit ~- LouCidr.vme wee•-'v ; The sj,otliglrt 1uPoA TE 1998 Girls Academy lo_oks toward third century Since Albany Academy for Girls was founded in 1814, it has made The campaign's suc its home atvariousaddresses, and cess is due to the each· new location has reflected changes in the student body and school's high standing academic program. among alumnae, par Within its first two years of ex istence, the original one-story ents and the Capital building on Montgomery Street District community.. had to be doubled in size to meet growing demand. lion to $2.5 million. Today, with strong enrollment ,The campaign will fund: and expanding programs in tech nology, science, athletics, the arts • The 8000-square foot library and otherareas, the school is again and media and student cent~r. facing the challenge of achieving which AAG will share with Albany its goals within its current facility. Academy. To accomplish the necessary ex • Renovations to athletic fields. pansionand renovations, the board • Renovations to science clasS In its remodeled warehouse and bedroom showroom, Kugler's Red Barn on 425 Consaul Road in Colonie offers of trustees and headmistress rooms and laboratories. 'They a wide variety of Early American furniture and accessories. - Constance Pakatar Caroline Mason launched an am haven't been touched since the bitious capital campaign, aptly original structure was built," Susko named BuildingToward OurThird said, "and that was in 1959." Century. Today,thecampaignhasraised The initiative focuses on two slightly more than $2 million. The A.G. Edwards offers new accounts areas: enhancements to the facil success of the campaign - the By MaryS. Yamin is also penalty-free after age 591/ and wife are principals, the maxi ity, including anew library/media largest fund-raiser in the school's As AG. Edwards & Sons en 2. mum contribution is $12,000," and student center, and growth to history-can be attributed to the ters its 111 th year of serving cus Despite their a!lvaniages, Roth Hastings said. the endowment . school's high standing among its tomers' financial needs, it will fo alumnae, parents and the Capital accounts are not for everyone, Educational IRAs are also new Tiie school enlisted the aid of cus on the changing world oflndi Hastings warned. thls year. Ghiorse & Sorrenti, aNew Jersey District community. vidual Retirement Accounts- tra based consulting firm, to make Another reason for the "You are eliminated from par 'The account is designated as ditional as well as new types of ticipating if, singly, your adjusted ar, educational IRA into which up the campaign a reality. "Our con campaign's success is the com accounts - Roth, simple IRA and sultants told us a low-end figure mitment of the school's board of gross income is more than to $2,000 can be contributed annu educational IRAs. SlOO,OOO or if your joint return is al•y. The earnings are tax-free and and a high-end figure of what we trustees; chaired by William Kahl "Americans; especially baby could raise," said Michelle Susko, and Caroline Mason. With Build $150,000 or more," Hastings ex rnust be used by the child's 30th boomers, are rapidly learning to plained. 'The advantages are you birthday," Hastings added. chief development officer atAAG. ing Toward Our Third Century, become savers rather than spend 'We've consistently hit the high the board and the headmistress can put up to $2,000. in annually Hastings sees 1998 as a diffi ers," said John Hastings, senior and, ifyou leave it in for five years, cult but ultimately rewarding mar end." have laid out a strategic direction vice president of investments. for AAG in the 21st century - a when you begin to withdraw, ei ht year. "There will still be Prior to the campaign's public "Keeping this in mind, this year ther mandatory or after age 59 1/ launch on Sept 25, a series of direction that capitalizes on their growth, but instead of the 13 to 15 · our focus will be on IRAs." 2, you do it completely free of personal solicititations to alumnae knowledge of how and in what percent growth We havewitne~sed · environment girls learn best. Roth IRA accounts are avail taxes." . it will be morelike6to 8 percent," and parents led to$1.75 million in able for the first time this year. donations. "Our,gifts range all the The campaign continues the The simple IRAs are for self he said. "It will be difficult for cor They offer tax-deferred earnings, employed people who don't want porations to exceed the profits they waydowntotheSlOrange,"Susko tradition established by AAG's although the investment itself is said. nearly 200-year history and en to establish their own 401 (k) ac made last year. We have been in not tax-deductible. They are tax counts. ar~ upward, bull market for six 'The response has ]ust been sures that, in its third century, the if and penalty-free withdrawn for a "If you are the principal in the years and, while we are still in a tremendous," she added ..The Albany Academy for Girls will con qualified distribution, such as edu large private donations allowed tinue to provide an outstanding · firm, you can contribute up to bull market, it will be slower. There cation costs, first home purchase $6,000 annually. If both husband is nothing wrong with that" AAG to raise its goal from $2 mil- educational experience. or medical expenses. Di_stributiOn weve been roarin~ since the twenties Since 1923, we've been working hard to meet the needs of our community. We've seen a lot of changes in the past 75 years, but some things never change. At First National Bank of Scotia we've always been a fami"ty J:.ank. And, though we've kept up with all the latest innovations of the banking business, we've never changed the strong emphasis that we place on family values. 1ST 75"""" Scotia: 2'o1 Mohawk Ave., 370-7200 Niskayuna: 1476 Halltown Rd., 370-7245 NATIONAL GE R&D: 1 River Rd., Bldg. Kw, 370-7217 Colonie: 1705 Central Ave., 370-7250 BANK OF Guilderland: 8 Kamer Rd., 370-7255 Glenville: 240 Saratoga Rd.. 370-7260 Schenectady: 120 Eri~ Blvd., 370-7265 Rotterdam: 2695 Hamburg St., 370-7285 SCOTIA~· Saratoga: Route 3013 Rt. SO, 370-7270 or 587-1611 The Family Bank Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 7 Get an All Wheel Drive Subaru for no NEW'98GMC matter what winter throws at you! '97 NEON COUPE . SONOMA "SLS" NEW '98 IMPREZA ALL WHEEL DRIVE WAGON 4 Cyl., NC, Power Steering, Sunroof, Spoiler, Stripe Package. Real Sporty. #7N30. Sport Suspension Package, Fog Lamps, 11~ Wheel and Speed Control, Tachometer, AM/FM Stereo Cass., Cherry Red Finish. MSRP 13,028 MSRP 16,049 0r$JJ down Marshall's Price 12,299 7 A/C, Cass., Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors and of Rebate · 2000 .Or$173° Rebate -1,500 $199 month* course our famous All Wheel Drive. 14,549 College Grad Rebate ·400 month** **Based on 60 mos. 1.9% financing Disc. -1622 SMARTLEASE and 2400 cash or trade equivalent. . $ $9 ' Safes tax, DMV fees extra. $ , 2.9%48 Month Financing' 24 mo. lease only 6999 month* 899 3.9% 60 Month Financing" 1 12 947 $2,000 Down -12,000 mi. per year, 10¢ per mile over. 1st mo. payment, Sales tax, DMV' fees extra. AU prices include dealer discounts and *36 month/36,000 miles. 1st month payment, security deposit, sales tax $200 security deposit+ all applicable taxes to be paid by customer. Total rebates. Recent College Graduate Rebate of $400 to 96, 97 and 98 due at signing. Total payments $7,199.64. P.O.P. $8,826.95. due at lease inception $2,369.99 plus appl. tax. college graduates. Prior sales excluded. Sale ends 1/28/98. --PLLIS NEW-TO-YOU PRE-OWNED EXTRAVAGANZA! STK.# YR./MODEL MILES OLD PRICE NEW PRICE 7T30BB 89 PLY. GRAND FURY 84469 $4,295.00 $3,495.00 7TC12A 90 PLY. VOYAGER 95728 $6,995.00 $4,995.00 7T15AA 90 OLDS DELTA'88 73410 $!),995.00 $5,495.00 5PC65B 90 PLY. VOYAGER 70731 $7,995.00 $5,595.00 7V73A / 90 PLY. VOYAGER 81653 $7,995.00 $5,995.00 7C31A 92 PLY. ACCLAIM 66165 $7,995.00 $6,495.00 7C18A 93 CHRYS. NEW YORKER 68837 $10,995.00 $6,995.00 7TC7A 91 DODGE CARAVAN 89335 $8,995.00 $6,995.00 7C11A 93 CHRYS. NEW YORKER 62370 $9,995.00 $7,995.00 7LH3B 94 MERC. SABLE WAGON 75030 $9,995.00 $7,995.00 7V26A 92 PLY. VOYAGER 72527 $9,995 00 $7,995.00 7B30A 95 PLY. ACCLAIM 19728 $10,995.00 $8,995.00 7V71 A 92 PLY. VOYAGER 67590 $10,495.00 $8,995.00 7C101A 94 CHRYS. CONCORDE 66327 $12,995.00 $9,995.00 7TC19A 92 PLY. VOYAGER 62202 $11,495.00 $9,995.00 6SC12A 95 DODGE INTREPED 44722 $13,995.00 $11,995.00 7S189A 95 SUBARU LEGACY AWD 61101 $13 995.00 $11 995.00 7T150A 93 GMC 1 TON 4X4 71053 $16,995.00 $14,995.00 7W14A 95 SUB. LEGACY LS AWD 31343 $16.995.00 $14,995.00 7T158A 94 CHEVY 1/2 TON 4X4 EXT. 74394 $16,995.00 $15,495.00 • *Tax, Trtle and registration extra. Prices include dealer discounts and all applicable rebates. Recent '94·'95·'96 College Graduate Rebate of $400.00 also included. Previous orders excluded, OMV fees extra. PAGE 8-January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 The Vill"ge Shop grows in Slingerlands location By Peter Hanson unusual craft items ranging from · candles and jewelry to crystal and Since moving into the new Price handbags, the shop offers custom Chopper Plaza in Slingerlands last ers items that are difficult to find October, Village Shop Gifts has elsewhere and an intimate, one seen increases in everything from on-one retail atmosphere. · the number of male customers to the volume of total business. '"I really enjoy finding gift com panies that I have to root around Owner Stephanie Biscone esti for, that aren't that easy to find," mated that business was up 20 · Biscone said. '"The challenge is to percent over last year for the holi find items that aren't available in day season. other stores just around the cor "It was the best Christmas sea ner." son we've had to date," she said. As an example of the unique '"That had a lotto do with the retail gifts available at the Village Shop, climate, which has been up for Biscone indicated a display of everyone." , handmade brooches and hair Previously located in Delaware bands made by Rosebuds, a small P)aza, the Village Shop was al local company, that range from :r ready an institution when Biscone $10 to $30. The ornate, delicate Sheila McNeil and Gretchen Blum show off part of the wide selection of imported and domestic wines at Wines boughtitsixyearsago.l998marks pieces integrate elements such as & Spirits of Slingerlands, which opened in 1997 in Price Chopper Plaza. Constance Pakatar the store's 37th year. lace and handmade ribbon flow Specializing in handmade and ers. "Ever since I've been in busi ness, I've really stressed support ing other local businesses," Biscone said. ''What's difficult is that one person who makes every item can't produce items (in the How you pay for a retirement volume) we need." The new location has been help ful to the Village Shop in several co:rp.rnunity should . ways. First, it's about 200 square feet larger. Second, it attracts about a third more foot traffic than be your the Delaware Plaza store did. '"The male traffic is a lot more than at the other store," manager choice. Helen Warnernoted. "People just go to the Price Chopper and see this nice store, and then they come in." Warner said the shop is busiest when people are getting out of • work between 4 and 6 p.m. At Glen Eddy, it IS. "We tended to be more of a destination shop at the old loca Glen Eddy introduces a tion," Biscone said. With the new influx of casual New Affordable Rental Option shoppers, Biscone and Warner have noticed their clientele repre In addition to the many services and amenities planned for our distinctive community, sents a broader geographic area Glen Eddy also offers you true financial options. than it did before. You now choose your option: 1. 75% Refundable Entrance Fee Whereas most of their custom 2. Straight Rental - no entrance fee payment ers used to be Bethlehem and 3. Combination of the first two options Dehnararearesidents, nowthey're seeingcustomersfromasfaraway Whatever you decide, you'll not only be freeing yourself from the endless hassles of home as Westerlo, Greenville, Troy and Schenectady. ownership, but you'll enjoy all the great features provided by our full-service community, such as: Biscone said moving to the · Nine apartment styles and duplex cottages · Move-in coordinator and programs Price Chopper Plaza was worth · · 24-hour security · Socia/, cultural and recreational activities the hassle, although ifshe~dknown · Housekeeping and full maintenance · Dining choices: forma/ or informal the new store wouldn't open until · Scheduled transportation · Greenhouse/Outdoor Gardens shortly before Christmas, she might have had second thoughts All retireme!lt communities are not built alike. Only Glen Eddy offers you about moving when she did. the lifestyle you deserve - at a price you can afford, "Everyweekyou're closed dur For more information and a personal tour of our model apartment, ing the holidays represents lost income," she said. Call now (518) 393-4333. Nowthatthe holidays have died Or stop by our Glen Eddy Information Center, Raymour & Flanigan Plaza, down, Biscone is catching up with projects she couldn't get to last 480 Balltown Road, (adjacent to Mohawk Mall) Niskayuna. year, such as shipments she's kept Visit us on the internet at www.nehealth.com/retgleneddy.html in a warehouse for several months. Glen With the hectic activity of set L_~__:_ ___j ~~ I Eddy Retirement Living Communities ting up the new shop at the same GST An affiliate of The Eddy, a Member of Northeast Health A Distinctive Retirement Community time as her Christmas displays, she has everyday items that have yet to hit the sales floor. DYES! Name Although Village Shop Gifts offers items in a range of styles, I am ready to Biscone said her favorite things in learn more about the store tend be classic in nature. "I probably enjoy Victorian Glen Eddy looking items the best," she said. "Anythingthathas an antique cast PRE 100 CMM about it." Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 9 St. Peter's leads wide•ranging medical services network By Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen acute care facility on New Scot- expectant mothers. About 2,500 aging and laboratory facilities. • Community Hospice, gives StPeter's Hospital, established land Avenue at Manning Boule- babies are delivered at StPeter's • Occupational Medical Ser support and care to people in the in 1869, has grown from humble vard in Albany, remains commit- annually, and a 24-hour Level III vices offers an array of immuniza final stages of life. beginnings into a major regional ted to advancing. the healing min- Neonatal Intensive Car Unit of tion, screening and counseling, as • OurLadyofMercyLife Cen healthcare network. istry of the Catholic church by fersmulti-disciplinarypatientcare well as a health safety information ter in Guilderland, a 160-bed respecting the dignity ofindividu- · teams. Now known as the Mercycare resource center. skilled nursingfacilitythatencour System of Care - after the Reli als, enhancing quality of life and • St. Peter's Cancer Care Cen • St. Peter's Ambulatory Care ages residents to be active and gious Sisters of Mercy, who cared using human and financial re- ter, the only comprehensive can- · Network provides health care ser self-fulfilled. for the sick and poor - the net sources to serve those in need. cer care facility in the region. vices to all age groups at following • St. Peter's Auxiliary supports work includes St Peter's Hospi St Peter's is widely respected • St. Peter's Cardiac Care Cen- primary care sites -,St. Peter's the educational and health care tal, Our Lady of Mercy Life Cen for its comprehensive inpatient ter, whichusesaholisticapproach Altamont Health Center, StPeter's needs of the community with spe ter, Mercy Cares for Kids, St. and outpatient surgical programs that focuses on prevention. Delmar Women's Health Care cial services and programs. Peter's Addiction Recovery Cen and medical services. The • The Capital Region Sleep/ Associates, St., Peter's Dental • The Hospital Foundation con ter, the Community Hospice, St. Mercycare System also includes: Wake Disorders Center provides Clinic' St Peter's Family Health ducts annual fund-raising cam Peter's Hospital Foundation and • Outstanding Womens' and comprehensive diagnosis and Center, St Peter's Health Center paigns to support .facilities and StPeter's Auxiliary. for Children, Mercy Internal Medi program development. Childrens' Services, makes St. treatment. cine at St. Peter's Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital, a 452-bed Peter's the hospital of choice for • State-of-the-art medical im- AspartofEastemMercyHealth Rensselaer Health Center, Mercy System, St. Peter's participates in Internal Medicine, Maternal Fetal a network of 13 hospitals and ex Medicine, Anna W. Perkins tended care facilities on the East Helderberg Health Center and the Coast. The Eastern Mercy system Siena College Health Cente,r. joined the health systems of the Cohoes Savings bankers in Colonie • St. Peter's Addiction Recov Franciscal) Sisters of Allegheny ery Center in Guilderland, a 4(). and the Sisters of Providence to bed addiction services center.. formCatholicHealthEastin 1997. • St. Peter's Home Care offers The organization spans 10 physician-directed care to patients states and includes 23 hospitals in Albany and Rensselaer Coun and 26 long-term care facilities. ties. Steven Boyle, CEO and presi • St. Peter's Home Medical dent of Mercycare and St. Peter's Equipment Service helps home Hospital, said, "As members of care patients maintain their inde Catholic Health East, we will pendence. strengthen our collaborative mis • Mercy Cares for Kids, located sion to provide locally responsive, on 310 S. Manning Boulevard in spirit-driven, high quality health Albany, offers child care for in care." fants and preschool age children Mercycare moves into 1998 and also has a kindergarten pn> committed to serving the health, gram. psychological, emotional and spiri • CHOICESprovidesaccessto tual needs of the community a wide range of services for the . through an integrated system of elderly. care. Carmen Giuliano, M.D. Specializing in Internal Medicine Taking care of customers atthe Cohoes Savings Bank branch in the Price Chopper at 1892 Central Ave. are, from February is left, John Ryan, branch manager John McCann and Dalilah Datyter. Constance Pakatar Heart Awareness Month Do you knowyourrisk factors? MAIL BOXES ETC.® Among the major risk factors for heart mal&xeJ !lc. a/ 'J:Jelmar !Jj RealE'~ BacU disease are Diabetes and Hypertension. As 'Jo make CapieJ, PerJonaE Calendar~, Ship, :Jax amd Pack. part of Dr. Giuliano's commitment to preventative health care, you are invited Sl.ip u Safer; wil~ lecW & marcia Scl.ae/er. to a free screening* to evaluate your heart • Copies - 24 Hr. Accessibility • FiuJEx® and health during the month of February. • Xerox Color Copies • UPS Authorized • Fax Service Air&Ground For information about the practice or • Mail Box Rentals - 24hrs. Shipping to schedule an appointment please call: • Office Supplies • Custom Packing • Shipping Supplies • Notary Public (518) 862-1153 • Passport Photos • Personalized Calendars The practice is located at: Large or Small, We Ship /tAll. 139VlyRoad Paintings to Pianos, Local, Domestic ~ /Colonie, New York 12205 =~ ;:; & The World Over. "' =~ *Free Screenings are by appointment -~ 159 Delaware Avenue. Delmar = ::1 only. (Across from Delaware Plaza) ~ z ~ PHYSICIANS 439-0211 • Fax: 439-6036 ~ "'0 Richard Schaefer, Owner. "'v Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6, Sat. 9 -3 ~ Marcia Schaefer. Marketing Director. iNIJIOlW lVN~l!NI • SNYIJISA.Hd lUJ UINnWWOJ • lNIJIOlW lVN~l!NI • SNVI) PAGE 10-January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 Marshall's places premium on personal service Family-owned business founded in 1932 will have Internet presence in 1998 By Kevin MitcheU ber of quality used vehicles avail able. "Our inventory has always During a somwhat difficult pe included a wide variety of pre riod for small businesses, a 66- year-old family establishmentcon SUBA~U owned trucks, vans, and family tinues to offer quality setvice to its - . cars," Albano commented. customers. · The staff at Marshall's expects "Last year was relatively stable to see an increase in sales during and we're optimistic about 1998. A the spring and summer months solid business foundation is always this year. a good sign," said Craig Albano, "Spring is when we have some general manager of Marshall's good deals on remaining new ve Transportation Center in two lo hicles from the previous year, and cations on Route 9W in Ravena, fall is a time to introduce new about 20 minutes south of Al models, and in between we have a bany. summer clearance sale," Albano The dealership's new vehicle added. lines include Chrysler, Plymouth, "In general, th~ car market has Jeep, Eagle, Subaru and GMC been steady during the last few trucks. years with no major increase or decrease in sales," Albano said. "Although this is a good sign, we'd Our staff does not try to like to generate more sales. This ·year, we expect used vehicles to pressure the consumer be a growing part ofour business." in any way.· In the new car area, Albano Craig Albano said, "Instead of buying new cars, Admiring the new Subaru Outback and a 1998 GMC Suburban at Marshall's Transportation in Ral!!!na are, lroin more people are choosing to lease left, John Sterrett, Subaru sales manager: Ed Barrett, used car manager; Mike Keel, GMC Truck manager; and with· the option of purchasing a According to Albano, "One Sam Purcell, sales representative. Constance Pakatar vehicle in the future. We see this thing which makes us different trend among retired people and from other car dealers is the per differentindividualsforeachphase Marshall's plans to make its prod products from all the manufactur among young people. Leasing al sonal setvice provided by our sales of the sale. Whoever assists a per ucts and setvices visible on the ers we represent. This will enable lows them to make smaller representatives. When someone son in selecting a car also knows Internet someone to look at new models monthly payments payments." buys a car from us, one person how to arrange financing and war before visiting our facility. Al In both sales and service, handles the entire sale from start ranties as well. Our staff does not 'This development will play a major tole in business for years to though this is in the early develop Marshall's continues its high rat to finish. Because we train our try to pressure the consumer in ment stage, it's something we're employees this way, it isn't neces anyway." come," Albano noted. "People will ings in customer and setvice satis be able send us e-mail and they11 excited about" _ faction indexes maintained by sary for customers to deal with to Like many businesses, have access to information about Marshall'salsohasalargenum- manufacturers. · "To delfine what you really believe/ Pleasant Valley you have to know what Exquisitum everyone else believes.11 872-0394 - Marc Rivera, class of 1998 Best Selection of unusual, high quality merchandise in the Capital District Critical and analytical skills are encouraged and developed at Doane Meissen, Fine Jewelry, Cuckoo Clocks, Stuart. Dresden Figurines, Murano Crystal, Swiss Attend our open house to discover why ... 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Wonderful selection of Stuart the best - everything in stock School Coeducational • prek- grade 1z Rt. 254 Pleasant Valley Road, Knox College preparato.y • Albany Tues. - Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12 - 5 (518) 465-SZZZ E.xt. Z10 www.exquisituin.com Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 11 Shipping firm is back on its feet after fire School's Out is quality care for_K-5 Mail Boxes Etc. of Delmar is store as an "office away from back on its feet after a devastating home" for his customers. fire last fall and is looking forward Mail Boxes Etc. is also an au to expanding its services in 1998. thorized Federal Express and The fire, which gutted Richard. United Parcel Service shipping and Marcia Schaefer's shipping location and offers unique services business on Delaware Avenue in such as personalized calendars late September, also affected three arid passport photos. other businesses, but Mail Boxes But the business' main func Etc. was hit the hardest. tion is shipping, and Richard says Despite the extensive damage, his store can send everything from the Shaefers had 90 percent of the fragile items like electronic de store's operations up and running vices to huge jobs like grand pi at a temporary location at 163 Dela anos. ''We feel we are a part of . ware Ave. within a week after the people's successful businesses," fire. The Shaefers now expect to Richard said. resume business at their original The successful business that location, 159 Delaware Ave., some the Schaefers are proudest to be a time next month. part of is their own. After the trials "We really were awed by the oflast tan; Mail Boxes Etc. is back support of the fire departments, on its feet and had what Richard police and community at the time described as an "upbeat holiday of, and following, our devastation," season." Richard Schaefer said. ''We certainly appreciate loyal Schaefer added that his land employees working under stress . lord, Peter Baliis, was a great help ful conditions," he said. duringthecompany'stimeofneed. Furthermore, the Schaefers are Both the Schaefers extended hoping to bounce back from a dif their thanks to the emergency ficult 1997 by expandingtheir busi School's OutoHers before and after-school care for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade in the Bethlehem personnel who responded to ness in 1998. Richard said he has the fire. some "sophisticated" new ser Central School District. Kindergarten enrichment and vacation care are also offered. Kindergarten enrichment The Schaefers offer a family vices on the drawing board coordinator Anne Gainer works on leiter blocks with, from left, Sam Striar, Chris Giliberto, Katy Barone, lan owned and operated alternative in that will keep Mail Boxes Etc. in Taggert and Christopher McGinn. the corporate world of shipping step with changes in copyiiig Constance Pakatar and office services. Their store technology. offers "many services for individu No matter what the Schaefers als" as w~ll. Richard said. add to . their business, shipping Those services include Xerox will always be their main focus. color copies, regular copies, fax Their motto promises; "Ship it services and mailboxes with 24- safer with Richard and Marcia houraccess. Richard describes his Schaefer." l( Let us he•p~with Mike Mashuta's makes your New Year's fitness a personal matter . Resolution list! By Ellen Gelting "These changes allow us to incor The ph_ilosopby behind fitness porate the latest advances in cross at Mike Mashuta's Training Cen training with variable resistance Get financially fit with a ter in Elsmere is simple -person machines, high-tech cardiovascu alize the program. lar equipment 'and free weight · ,Fixed Rate Home Equity Loan training," explained Mashuta. Mashuta, a former bodybuilder During 1997, the training cen and one of only 30 professional bodybuilding judges in the world, ter experienced a large increase 5 Yetlr "'erm says that ''the key to fitoess is in the number of senior citizens personalizing a program for every interested in improving fitness. level ofde-conditioned person that Mashutaisenthusiasticaboutthis walks through the door." becauseitmeansthatmorepeople 7.75%APR" are becoming aware of just how In other words, Mashuta can important physical strength and design a program for you. condition are. "Our specialty is the personal "These people recognize the Visit or call an office today and let us help aspect of training. We work with importance of regular exercize in our clients on a regular basis, con preventing muscle loss, increas tackle your New Year's list! tinually updating their programs ing metabolic rate and bone den I .so they constantly improve and sity, and in reducing body fat," achieve what they are looking for," explained Mashuta. "Plus, regu 9D~ Pinnneing Aflnilnble!!! explained Mashuta. lar exercise will improve arthritic Mashuta's club is family ori conditions, balance and coordina ented and his approach appeals to tion," he added. a wide range ofpeople detennined Another growing aspect of to improve their own personal level Mashuta's business is exercise for ~, __....:..:AM~S:..=T:..=E:::.::RD::::.MI:..=.:..::....:S:::.:..~=.:...MN.=-.:...G=S=-B=AN=-=-=K=-=F::....:.S;__B of fitness. He uses his expertise in specific sports, most frequently A Inoorpoiated 1886 strength and cardiovascular train- . goli Thisisparticularlywellsuited ing to design effective programs to Mashuta's philosophy because and his club is well-equipped to each individual has a special, spe Main Branch 842-7226 • Clifton Park 383-5386 • Guilderland 452-!.165 deliver success. cific goal they wish to achieve. For Ballston Spa 885-2535 • Fort Plain 993-2212 • Gloversville 773-7502 • Perth Rd. 842-2200 Workout equipment at Mas example, Mashuta can design a Price Chopper In-Store Branches (Open 7 days!): · ·huta's includes a wide variety of custom routine thatwill maximize Schenectady 370-1553 • Latham 782-0497 • Sanford Farms 843-5006- streng1h training and aerobic swing performance and reduce ember equipment such as the new versa back stress by incresing spinal Wilton 587-9330 • Saratoga 583-4262 . tS:r climbers, treadmills and recum mobility, flexibility and strength. FDIC VISIT US Olf-Lilf£ lr ll'll'li'.AIST£~DAISB.COI --lENDER bent bikes. Remember, spring is just Recently, Mashuta added four around the corner. You just might ~Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is subject to change without notice. Monthly payment per $1,000 bor new elliptical cross trainers and want to give Mashuta a call at 439- rowed at 7.75% APR for 5 years is $20.16; 7.99% APR for 10 years is $12.13; 8.50% APR for 15 years is increased the area and equipment 1200. $9.85 and 8.75% APR for 20 years is $8.84. dedicated to free weight training. PAGE 12 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 ~,',oestini';tBI:iialiiJilnri$J~aJill)seii~i'r1,· Crafts shop fits well with hamlet's heritage ,• unique, eclectic merchandise. -~ By Katherine McCarthy turning fiber into fabric," she ex plained. 'Through the centuries, By MaryS. YIIJllin . , . ·_·:-~ ... ··· . 'atten~ngo~~-~.n~lllti~o~~n~mo~th."Marcu~ :: Sharon Costello's new shop, people have made everything from .. Attention shoppers. For those in 8earch of,._. ro:~Iamed._ • ;J: ,,,;, .;: .:_-._,_.. · · ·· ·" .;. -·: ,,._-;; ~,._· ·; Mill Cottage Crafts, is just one clothing to houses outoffelt. Start something original to wear, somethingthatwon't _, ·· .. ~ost of_the work~~ done by artists ~ho ,haye more reason to make a foray to the ing with richly dyed loose wool be found in a department store, orfor those who , been !f1 busmes~for a num?er of y~ars, . he satd.·, •( picturesque Helderberg village of fiber, I can make a finished piece love to discover unexpected possibilities 'on the ' "The ttem~ '\';'; not so~"th!ng you >y<;>u!d iffidllt. .•: Rensselaerville. · using little more than hot water way to finding that special gift. Destiny Threads country tarrs. · ...... · . , , ...... , . •• Costello, a fiber artist herself, and controlled agitation, which is the place for you. ·Mll!cus ~xplamed that Destiny Threads mer: cal\Se the fibers to permanently · b · D · Thr d chandtse wtll appeal to ''those who are noted for opened her shop Labor Day week Imtssecondyearof usu~ess •. estiny ea s their'distinctive taste in accent clothing; those' end, in what she considers a fit interlock." ?f Delmar. offers an _eclec~c .=.of woven, fin- ·who are living wilh, and using, artistically-made ting venue, given that she sells Costello's products include tshed fab!"c goods, mcludmg sweaters, purses objects in their dallylives; those whose apprecia- .. '··' her Black Sheep Designs felt prod hats, bags, slippers and other and c~ tte~s. . tionfor'a beautifully-made basket or quilt co~es• · ucts at Mill Cottage Crafts. wearables. While busmess could ~ave ?e<:n _better last · from their own experience in making things; or 'The economy of this hamlet Mill Cottage Crafts also show year, owner Larry Marcus ts optimtstic ~or 1998, those who prize high quitlity, whether itis in was originally based on feltrnaking "We are in a testing mode. 'f.his is the type of something tot hanging on the wall, for keeping cases artists from the Hudson back in the early 1800s. You can Valley and Catskill Mountains. The business where word of mouth IS the best adver- cozy on the couch or to wear to a fund-raiser.~ -• · still see the remains of the original tising," he said. "That takes time." . . . . . Whilemostofthestore'scustomersarewomen, high-quality, original crafts include Huyck Felt Mill just a short walk ceramics,jewelry, fiber art, blown Marcus boasts thatthe store's inventory is not . Marcus does see an occasional man checking out from the shop in the Huyck N a glass and woodwork. ' something you would find in a typical craft store. · the merchandise. ·. · ...... · · ·. . • ture Preserve," Costello said. "We purchase our merchandise at wholesrue or girlfriend has sent!hem," Regional specialties such as "Usuallyth~iiwife "Felting has a special appeal craft shows from around the country, W~;>yillbe he said. · · · · · homemade jams, honeys, locally because it is the oldest method for roasted coffees and teas are also available. Costello said she hopes to open a tea room in the coming year. Costello has been thrilled with both the artists and customers she Throughout the Comrnuni!Y has found so far "Rensselaerville and its neigh boring towns are home to a very St. Peter's Physicians Provide diverse group of people who com bine the best of rural ease and friendliness with urban sophisti Family Focused Care. cation," she said. Costello sees a special synergy When you are looking for a doctor to provide comprehensive primary health care for you and your between her shop and the village family, choose one of St. Peter's Physicians or Dentists near you. Whether you need pediatric, dental, of Rensselaerville. obstetric, gynecologic, adult ·or elderly care, the Physicians and staff of St. Peter's Will provide you With "I hope to help revitalize this the care you need. beautiful and historic hamlet through an appropriate business ALTAMONT AlBANY Mercy Internal Medicine development that is compatible Altamont Health Center_ St. Peter's Dental Clinic 31 7 South Manning Boulevard, Suite l20 with the rural nature of the town," 765 Route·l46 317 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208 she said. Altamont, NY 12009 Albany, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 525-6808 Phone: (518). 861-8157 Phone: (518) 525-1757 Richard Lavigne, MD; Robin Disler, MD; Mill Cottage Crafts is in an 18th Hedy Migden, MD ind Barbara Hauser, MD Bruno Spagnoli, DDS joseph Carozza, MD century cottage across from the Primary care for adults and children Complete deq_ml care Primary care for adults intact Grist Mill and is only a few DElMAR St. Peter's Family Health Centt.r Mercy Interval Medicine steps from the Huyck Nature Pre Delmar Women's Health Care Associates 326 South Pearl Street 317 South Manning Boulevard, Suite 280 serve. 785 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12202 Albany, NY 12208 Mill Cottage Crafts' address is Delmar, NY -:1.2054 Phone: (518) 449-0100 Phone: (518) 482-4414 Phone: (518) 439-9363 Ellen Biggers, MD; Carolyn Grosvenor, MD; Richard Rubin, MD and Jeffrey Perkins, DO 5042 Delaware Turnpike in Alben Apicelti, MD; Robert Rosenblatt, MD; Mark Osborh, MD; Kenneth Kroopnick, MD; Primary care for adults Rensselaerville, just 27 miles Robert Kelty, MD; Virginia GuigliaJ1o, MD Kallanna Manjunath, MD southwest of Albany on Route 85. · Comprehensive women's health care, Primary care for adults, obstetrics, ·Most insurance and HMO plans are accepted including obstetrics and gynecology gynecology and pediatrics at all St. Peter's primary care facilities. After visiting her shop, Costello recommends a stroll through the RENSSElAER St. Peter's Maternal Fetal Medicine nature preserve, a visit to.·R'ville St. Peter's Rensselaer Health Center 523 Western Avenue Books, or a stop at the 'award 62 Wa~hington Street Albany, NY 12203 Renssdaer,.NY 12144 Phone: (518) 453-0464 winning Palmer House restaurant, Phone: (518) 434-2526 Scott Dexter, MD and Angela Mallozzi, MD all on Rensselaerville's Main Stephen Blair, DO and joseph Carozza, MD Comprehensive care for high "iisk pregnancies Street. Primary care for adultS St. Peter's Health Center for Childun · Mill Cottage Crafts is open WESTERLO 799 Madison Avenue ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL Wednesday through Sunday, 11 Anna W. Perkins Helderberg Health Center Albany, NY 12208 SPONSORED BY MERCYCARE a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays until 9 571 SR 143 Phone: (5.18) 434-5430 p.m. Other hours .can be arranged Westerlo, NY 12193 Mark Osborn, MD; Kenneth kroopnick, MD; by appointment. ' Phone: (518) 797-3238 Kallanna Manjunath, MD Edwin R. Windle, MD 1 Offers full-service pediatrics Ptimary care for adults and children Albany sites host · bigge~t' home show ~ The J,.Sth annual Great North east Home Show will be coming to the Pepsi Arena and the Empire State· Plaza Convention Center in AI?any Feb. 6 to 8. \. 'The show, the largest in the area, will feature more than 500 . exhibitors of home products and services-from pools to solariums and from landscaping to remodel ing- at the two sites. · Admissionis$6foradults, with children under 14 accompanied by an adult admitted free. There is a$2discountforthosewhopresent a Price Chopper AdvantEdge card. For information, call383-6183. Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 _:_ PAGE 13 Trio of local consignment stores debunks the stereotypes By Bill Fonda As parents, they knew how starting a newsletter for parents women's clothing. seen consignment stores do well Thanks to three local busi expensive it is to keep children called Motherspeak, which has Stein said she leaves women's elsewhere. nesses, the old image of consign clothed, so in 1993, they opened more than doubled in size since clothing to two other consignment Past Perfect specializes in up ment stores filled with ratty, old In and Out the Window at 125 its first issue. Motherspeak covers stores, Something Olde/Some scale ladies' clothing, from prom and unwanted items is falling hy Adams St. in Delmar. The store issues like choosing a nursery thing New and Past Perfect. and bridesmaid's dresses to jew the wayside. specializes in children's and ma school, sending kids back to iDeated in Stonewall Plaza in elry, fur coats, suits, handbags ternity wear, but also carries toys, Anita Stein and Deirdre school and eating out with New Scotland, Something Olde/ and jeans. Jameson had been to other areas cribs, cradles and car seats. children. Something New provides cloth "A lot of these items are worn ofthecountrywhereconsignment 'There was definitely a market Even though In and Out the ing for women and men, along (only) once," Downes said. stores thrived, and theywondered for it," said Stein. Window is doing well, Stein said with bedspreads, curtains, table "People don't want to pay a for why consignment shops weren't In 1996, they built on their suc people have always asked when cloths and furniture. , tune for things they will wear only commonplace in this area. cess at In and Out the Window by they were going to start carrying Selling men's clothing makes onetime." Something Olde/Something New Downes is able to charge a unique among consignment much lower price than other stores stores. Since women are the pri for the same high-quality, mint mary consignment shoppers, condition items. She splits pur Scharff's delivers oil and service men's clothing traditionally does chase prices with consignees, and not sell as well. often sells clothes to women who However, when Julie Hillard come in looking to resell other and Karen Frisch opened the store items. last September, they didn't want Downes, who modeled to limit themselves. for 15 years, also serves as a per "We wanted to give equal op sonal shopper. portunity to everything," Hillard Downes feels her experience said. 'The response has been lets her know what clothes look great, which tells us that there's good on people In fact, she said definitely a need for an alternative she will never let someone leave to the mall." her store with something she Hillard said she gets a lot of doesn't think looks good on them. requestsforfurniture, but the store Stein is pleased Something only has room to display two or Olde/Something New and Past three piecesoffurniture She hopes Perfect have been successful. to expand the store by the end of "We'rehappybecausethemore the year, but in the meantime, popular consignment is, the bet they display photographs of furni teral)consignmentstoreswilldo," ture that isn't stored on the she said. premise give interested custom She said consignment stores ers additional information. have done well in this area be Lillian Downes opened Past cause people are quality-minded Perfect on 226 Delaware Ave. in , and like to update their ward in Glenmont, offers 24-hour service to its customers. Delmar last September because, robes without spending a lot Scharff's has been in lor 39 years and and has remained strong by staying true to its "Local people like Stein and Jameson, she had of money. serving local people" motto. Pictured are Charles (Jell) and John Scharff. r Constance Pakatar We're Making Sense What would it take to understand Out of Your Cents. the of the new tax law- .,.~~.. act of Congress? At -Capital Communications Federal Credit Union, we can easily help you make sense of your financial needs with our: "1 you're unsure about what benefits the new tax · + Savings Accounts law holds for you, I'd like to send you a new, free repOrt lhat can help. I'm an A.G. Edwards invest + Savings Certificates ~ ment professional, and I make my living helping Money Market Accounts -my clients with important, complex financial issues. • + I can do the same for you. This is one of the most ~ + Direct Deposit/Payroll Deduction sigriificant tax law revisions in recent bistory. 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Their duties include, ujidating Griffin stated. . PROFEsSIONiLj Auro year, Prudential Manor Homes Real seDersonmarketingprocedures,and tors of Delmar is prepared to offer The Delmar office employs 22 improved seiVices to its clients showings. These efforts improve agents ''We'vebeeninbusinesstbr75 communication so we can respond '1 expect things to be very good years as part of a larger organization, this year, but! don't think real estate knownasBlakeRealty.Althoughour · prioeswillgoup. We're in a challeng ofliceisaffiliatedwithPrudential, we're owned by a local gentleman, Jeffrey ing market where low interest rates I expect things to be willincreaseactivity.Wesold60more Christiana," Griffin said. homes in 1997 than in 1996. rm opti . very good this year, but I Although more homes are being mistic, but I don't see any major don't think real estate soldthroughheroflice,Griffinhasnot changes in the market Increases in seen major improvements in the local business will come from selling our prices will go up. real estate market existing homes," said Cathy Griffin, Cathy Griffin "Things haven't gotten worse, but managerofPrudentia!Manor Homes they're not expected to get better e~ Realtors ofDeirnar. ther. The Capital District has a lot of l.astyear,theDeirnarofliceadded quickertoclieni'sneeds. Theprogress homes, but there aren'tmany buyers acustomerseiVicedepartment, which reportswillkeepcustomersintbrmed coming here. 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Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight 1 UPDATE 1998 January21, 1998-PAGE 15 Brown School opens expanded classrooms and facilities By Katherine McCarthy Brown School is definitely provide a nurturing environment Bernstein also had high praise Students and parents speak The Brown School, which growing. Last year the school while challenging children to do forthe staffatBrown School. "Most positively of their experiences at started as a nursery school in the added sixth-grade, and is looking their best. ''We build their self ofthemhave beenhereforyears," Brown School. '"Thisis my second GE plot section of Schenectady, is at offering seventh-grade next confidence while stretching them she said. ''They're very creative year and I wish I had gone here more than 100-years-old. The co year. to learn the most they can," and caring, and very skilled at what since nursery school," said Daniel educational, nonsectarian school Individual attention and small Bernstein said. they do." Allegretti-Freeman, a sixth-grade still has a nursery school, but stu student from Voorheesville. 'We class' size are the school's The curriculum is comprehen-· Teachers are parent's primary dents can now remain through strengths, Bernstein said. "We're learn by doing really great stuff, sixth-grade. Children attend sive, and is usually driven by sci contact at Brown School, which not just by textbooks." very focused on giving individual ence or social studies. "For in promotes the role of parents as classes in a building that opened · attention to children, and letting stance," Bernstein said, "if a child partners in the educational pro Extended day care is available just last year, at 150 Corlaer Ave. themprogressatdifferentlevels," cess. The school's relatively small in Schenectady. is learning about science, he or from 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The she explained. "We're dedicated she might make a rocket ship in size lets it be flexible, and react school offers a sibling discount "The new facility is wonderful," to small classes - the maximum art class, and then in math, calcu quickly to the changing needs of and opportunities for financial aid. vice principal Lauren Bernstein size is sixteen students. In the late how long it would take to get students. said. ''There are big rooms, a nice younger classes, there's a teacher from here to the moon. They read science lab, great field space, a and an ssistant, which means even about a lot of tjlings happening in playground, gymnasium and more personal attention." the world. We try to integrate that stage. And there's room for into the curriculum." growth." Brown School works hard to _Money man Adult care residence 'is a welcome ( alternative to nursing homes By lily Fitzpatrick ters, but one common misconcep works with residents' personal The writer is the administrator tion is that nursing homes and physicians to coordinate their of Colonie Manor. adult care residences are the same health care, and our resident aide thing. Adult care residences are staff is available 24-hours a day to Where do you tum when living not nursing homes. assistresidentswith personal care alone is no longer possible or de needs and medication. sirable for your parents? Maybe Twenty-six years ago in Roch the house is too big to care for. ester, The Manors began serving Emergency call systems in ev Maybe Mom or Dad can't get out residents a special kind of care ery room give residents the as as much as they once did, and we call it loving care - to our surance that someone is always they no longer feel safe and se residents. there to provide assistance. . cure. In 1989, Colonie Manor, on Without the worries of cook They may even need some help Watervliet,Shaker Road in Col ingmeals,keepinguphomes,and Arthur Place & Company,1218 Central Ave. in Colonie, offers audiling, with personal care - and you're onie, opened to help residents coordinating health care, resi computer, taxation and consulting services. The firm designs accounting worried that they may have diffi maintain their independence, dents can relax and socialize with systems, installs computer systems and does business valuations and tax culty taking their medications on based on individual needs. These their peers, visit friends and take planning. Constance Pakatar schedule. You help as much as active,matureadultsneededsome part in well-planned activities. Ex you can, but your parent doesn't extra assistance, supervision and ercise, card games, arts and crafts, tl wantto be a burden or feel depen medication management. . musical programs and more are dent on you. Their families needed the peace open to all residents and family members. Ifthis scenario sounds familiar, of mind assured by our services. an adult care residence may be Our residents enjoy private When is the right time to make the solution. rooms and baths with sit-down the move to an adult care resi dence? Many of our residents say At Colonie Manor, we speak showers and individually con FITNESS FOR HER . trolled heat and air conditioning. they wish they had come here 333 Delaware Ave., Delmar • 518•478•0237 with people facing these issues sooner! When someone needs a everyday. 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To stay focused on this, General Manager James Sauntry and his employees devel oped a mission statement We, the employees of Orange Mazda and "We, the employees of Orange Mazda and Saab, are totally ded~ Saab, are totally dedi cated to meet and exceed (cus cated to meet and ex tomer) expectations.Wewill strive to keep your loyaltY and happi ceed (customer) expec Jerry Guido, left, service manager of Orange Mazda-Saab on 1970 Central Ave. in Colonie, and Brian Gonyea, ness by going that extra mile." tations. We will strive to parts manager, use their decades of experience to improve customer service. Constance Pakatar ' Sauntry said his staff is work- keep your loyalty and Robin Kretzler said every cus Mazda are involved in the devel of the new policy is that the com ing hard to make all of Orange's happiness by going that pany has become a team. · customers happy. The staff is d<> extra mile. tomer receives a call from the opment of customer service poli ing this by offering lower prices dealership after making a pur cies through focus groups. Sauntry "To me that is the biggest ben and unprecedentedcustomerser- · chase to make sure they drove said the mission statement was a efit," Sauntry said. "By being a vice. away happy. result of the focus groups, as was team we are able to make· our out from other dealerships. the newly designed customerwait customers happy." 'This is not rocket science," "Ninety-eight percent of my ing area.. SauntrY said. "If we keep our cus "I want to earn a customer's callsaretohappypeople,"Kretzler Service director Jerry Guido tomers delighted, they will defi business for life," Sauntry said. said. "(With} the other two per The area is divided into cubicles. and parts director Brian Gonyea nitely be back. 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The Eddy is a not-for-profit net- · Organized trips will take re~i work of health care and commu dents to local theaters, as well as nity services that provides care for Tanglewood and SPAC in the sum- seniors throughout the Capital mer. Disttict. · Glen Eddy will provide full inte The Eddy has developed two rior and exterior maintenance, retirement communities - from plumbing to snow removal, Beverwyck, in Slingerlands, and and a 24-hour security and emer Beechwood, in Troy.l998will see gency call system provide an the groundbreaking for its third added feeling of safety. independent retirement living Residents have their choice of project, Glen Eddy, in Niskayuna. three different dining rooms, and Glen Eddy will be built on 35 there are also guest suites for fam acres at St David's Lane and ily and friends. Consaul Road in.Niskayuna, just The outside of the facility will west of the Coloriie town line. Its have professionally landscaped 174 units will consist of131large grounds and courtyards, a spec one and two-bedroom apartments, tacular greenhouse, outdoor gar 16 cottages, and 27 assistive living dens and a putting green. units. The complex will be com pleted in the year 2000. A move-in coordinator will be on staff at Glen Eddy, offering Tammy Hauck Lubbe, director workshops on subjects ranging of marketing for housing for The from how to select a realtor to Eddy, said its retirement commu financial and tax planning. nities provide a number of possi bilities for seniors. A resident services coordina tor will facilitate access to health "Where and how we live is one care, human services and other of the most important decisions professional needs, and a social wemake,"Lubbesaid. "Nowmore director will coordinate activities Retirement living at the Beverwyck in North Bethlehem ofters many special features, not the least of which are thari ever, we have choices. By for residents. all the comforts of home. The new facility in Niskayuna will follow in this tradition. choosing Glen Eddy, residents can maintain a fulfilling lifestyle with Units at Glen Eddy will range in out compromising their indepen price from $139,000 for one-bed dence." room apartments to $229,000 for A full-scale model apartment 1,800 square foot cottages. There is open for viewing, as are minia Glen Eddy's design i,ncludes is a 75 percent refundable lease ture model houses, floor plans, features for seniors used to being option, and monthly rentals are and renderings. active and involved. There will be also available. Bright Horizons • • • a health and fitness center with Retirement counselors will be up-to-date equipment, a pool and Glen Eddy's information cen on hand to assist those interested aerobics classes. ter is in the Raymour & Flanigan in learning more about their op Plaza next to Mohawk Mall on tions. ~M Adult A number of mentally stimulat Balltown Road and State Street in ing features will also be offered, Schenectady. For information, call Maureen COLONIE Day O'Brien at 393-4333~ like art classes and a gallery of SENIOR Services Inc. ~------~------~ %HJ&s: "CZJ()/{; tluv ~ ?}~, • Do you provide care for someone over 50? ~ 93~ ~tluv r;l)~" Do you provide care for someone who · is • disabled? ,,- 9Mzen caring /or individuals with memory impairment, e Do you need a few ho_urs for yourself? nothing is more important than knowing and respecting the e Are you looking for a safe environment for whole person. This happens when you get to know who they your Special Person? are - their past, their present and the people ..;,ho love them. Our program offers . . . a safe and healthy This happens at Clare Bridge. " environment ... a wide range of supervised activities -Dr. Donna Cohen, Ph.D. . .. an opportunity for interaction with peers ... nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch and snack & §'l>r. Cohen is a distinguished researcher and clinician in the one-on-one interaction with caring, sensitive, and fields of aging, memory impairments and long-term care. dedicated staff. She is chair of the Department of Aging and Mental Health at the University of South Florida and at! thor_ of several books, including Loss of Self Dr. Cohen is also a member of the Professional Advisory "Bright Horizons" Board for Alternative Living Services, proprietor of Clare Bridge. Adult Day Services 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham, NY l2ll0 2861 Troy-Schenectady Rd. sisnsJ-2823 Niskayuna, NY 12309 (518) 782-7381 Program Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm @ Enhancing Quality ofLife for the Memory Impaired Monday through Friday For Reservations & Information Call: Call Today About Our Short Term Stay Option! Emma Pole_to, Program Director @)518n83-2823 PAGE 18-January 21,1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 SPARC's acupuncture needles help addicts recover By Katherine McCarthy tion sites, in .Guilderland and on today's recovery process, accord George sees as a key to recovery the physical effects are cumula St. Peter's Addiction Recovery SecondAvenueinAIIJany,needles ing to SPARC community liaison for SPARC patients. tive. Center has served the residents of are putting a .positive point on ad Anita Ramundo. "Patientswhochooseacupunc "Each session builds on the the Capital District for 25 years, diction recovery. Not just any "Clinical research has found ture- are taking an active role in . last," St. George said. "Acupunc and one of its newest programs is needles, though. that acupuncture can greatly aid their recovery, and qre able to see ture helps deal with cravings, and thousands of years old. The ancient art of acupuncture substance-abusing patients the results," she said, adding that relieves stress. It's very calming. At its two in-patient rehabilita- is playing an important role in through the early withdrawal pe the immediate results from acu Theroomisdarkened,andthere's riod." Ramundo said. "By admin- puncture are calming ones, and nice music." ~ .})}t,.ll!l"lU~k:~'~~~~[~~~~~f~m~.-·..··.··, ·.~ii;!J~~~~~~f:§J~~ 'iByMaty$.Yamin\ ·... ,/, •• •-< ,;···,~::'2'' 1·> /';·, · ,yy .,.. alleviated.Thisallowsthepatient ..••. i' ':Callipg Westf!rri uill6~: ' , ..· . :< t ,. ,,,,?•.·· .·.· • .}: to achieve a greater level of physi- . :(','SOlin that is what;t:iistOmerS bfthe Frlat rUckBookshop in cal and emotional well-being, i DeJa~~ Plaza inDelmar.wmbeableto'do.•\' \' \ .' • ·..... wtrheaictmhleentstthpremogrampartimciopraetefuinllthy.:;ir '•]~earegoiligtO be a Western l.inionoutletWithintJu~neXtfew · months," said DonnaRose, store supervisor, "J>eople will be able Caitlin St. George has worked • 1t.O'$enil telegrain:s, send or receivemoney, evim make their ca~ at SPARC for three years. She is . f'llytlients through West~m Uni!ln'squick .collect service.~ • ... ·., ·.. ~~f!~~!,"~:~;~~~;t~~~h:~ / .Friar Tuck is a small neighborhood·stOre that prides itselfili • been an acupuncture detox spe- ·•pe"!onal service: and carrying boo~s .on aliriosf any subject of··· cialist for the past year. ., ' • il!terest toits custome"!; ; . . ·: ': ·.:,. : ··;; • . . . .·.· .·1 "I've seen a difference in the ·· ':Wearehappytodospecialordersforariybookacustometis .. patients who use it," St. George searching for," saidRose.~Assmallbusinessesare declining, we · said, adding that about one quar- are trying to maintain andghborhood atmosphere, Our empha: ter to one third participate in the · · sis is on personal service and recognizingthat our custOmers are acupuncture program. 'They ex- 1 \Vhatma.kesu~unicjue."i ''):,,,,,., .,... • '' •• . ·oo 'perience a real sense of peace, FriarTuckalso has a~oo.k ~lub',fQritS clientel~; •. ·.. · ...·. ·.•.. · ..•.•.••. ·. especially when they first come .•./.':We keep track of acustOmer'spurchases artd after they buy .. out of the treatment." a certain quantity they receive a$15 credit on anYthing in the · St. George explained that she . store. There is no charge tor this service and many people take· and the other seven detox special- 'advantage of the club," Rose explained. o..· ·•: .. . 1• • ists insert very fine needles into a Another feature ofthe store is thelarge magazine selection...,- patient's outer ear at specific sites. one of the most varied in the area. · ,. •• · · , . 'The Chinese look at the ear "VV'ecarry40feetofmagazines.Wereceiveover4,oooaweek. like an inverted fetus," she said. Weofferadiverseselectio_ noftitles,includinghealth_andlifestyle, "Each point in the ear represents . h d tl one in the body. When we stimu- ' !story an ti esfor young reader~," Rose saido ··· · .· · late a particular point, we are send- . FriarTuck also sells greeting cards, stuffed animals, compact ing 'qi' to the corresponding me- discs and 1998 Entertainment Books, with all of the proceeds · ridian in the body." " being donated to the local AIDS Council.· ~ "Qi"- pronounced "chee"- is the body's natural healing en ergy. St. George and her colleagues . • ' .. - "' ·--i focus primarily on the kidneys, Ready to serve customers at Gendron's Truck Center on Sixth Avenue in liver, lungs and sympathetic Troy are, from left, Bob Bryar, Victor Le Due, Mark Russman, Woodie nerves, where they believe an Schwartz, Charles Trojan, Rick Waldron and Don Gendron. COM addict's "qi" might be blocked. Constance Pakatar Services, Inc. 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Also, college levels," Hull said. 'These Sylvan has been in business our teachers are all certified, some are study strategies like listening: for 17 years, and has more than thing we think is very important." note-taking, and organization and 600 centers in the United States . Students usually come to Syl time management." and Canada. It's been working van for two reasons, Hull ex Sylvan also offers individual or with students in Albany for two plained. group SAT preparation. years. "One is for remediation," she Workingcloselywith students' ''We have two main philoso said, 'They might be having diffi schools is importantto Sylvan, Hull phies," center director Cathy H\111 culties in school, and be below or explained. said. "One is 'Success with every at average. Parents might then ''We contact the school system, student' We believe that every look to us for extra assistance. and work with the most appropri student can achieve a level ofsuc ''Wealsohaveanumberofhigh ate person, be it someone in guid cess. We find out where they are, achieving students who come to ance, or a teacher," she said. ''We and help them achieve from there. us for enhancement," she contin serve as a support system - with Our second motto is 'Success is ued. "One thing we're starting is a our small size, we can get much learned.' We work a lot with mo writing program for middle closer to a student's needs. Most tivation and self-esteem. Once schoolers in conjunction with schools are pleased to have this students have the experience of Johns Hopkins I.nstitute for Aca kind of benefit." success, they'll build on that, and demically Able Youth. This is de Sylvan Leaning Centers are the go on to even greater success." signed for students achieving at only supplemental education pro Sylvan's strong motivational the upper end.'' grams to offer school credit for program builds positive learning The Albany Sylvan Learning course work. Sylvan is a corporate attitudes, Hull said. Sylvan stays Center was chosen as only one of sponsor of the National Geogra in touch with school guidance 12 centers nationwide to offer this phy Bee. counselors and classroom teach- class, Hull noted. Tri·City Funding offers flexible services By Katherine McCarthy want to do, and we go to our menu Park, Albany and Troy, to name a Frank Himes III has been in of products and find what suits few. Thatwayourcustomer..sdon't the lending business since 1972. them," Himes said. have to travel to finish their trans In 1997, to celebrate his 25th year, "Another advantage to work actions." he bought Tri-City Funding, a ing with Tri-City Funding," he Himes started his lending ca Kathryn Cassimeris, Nicholas Cassimeris and David Stricos mix it up atthe mortgage loan brokerage located added, " is that we can be very reer by spending 13 years with Peanut Principle, 1158 New London Road in Latham. at 971 Albany-Shaker Road in flexible. Our loan counselors can Pioneer Bank. Later, he was ex Latham. · meet customers at the place most ecutive vice president and chief Constance Pakatar ''We're registered with theN ew convenient for them, their homes operating officer of Statewide York State Banking Department," or workplaces - once somebody Funding. After Statewide merged Himes said. "We provide purchas had a meeting at Denny's." with M&TMortgage Corporation ing and refinancing loans for both Although Tri-City Fundi~g cov in 1995, he stayed on for a while, residential and commercial prop ers a lot of area, from Plattsburgh eventually moving to Homestead erties. We can also provide alter to Westchester County, and Syra Funding to set up its servicing. Noreast cuse to the Massachusetts bor While there, he started the wheels • riativefinancingforpeoplewho've Real Estate Group had credit problems. I have 13 der, Himes adds to his company's rolling to purchase Tri-City Fund employees, and we do about $45 customer-oriented approach by ing. million per year in mortgage processing loans locally. Himeshadalwayswantedhisown loans." 'The benefit to local transac business, and is especially pleased to ~ect Tri-City Funding represents tions is more customer conve have stayed iii the field he's come to .about 25 banks, which means its nience," Himes said. "We have a know so well. 'This business is clean £xceUence Maty Boshea clients can get the best possible relationshipwithourinvestorsand andfriendly,"hesaid. '1t'sverypeople Donna Teal pricing on funding. do the processing locally. In this oriented.Whensomeone'sdonewith us, ifsahappyending." 'The client tells us what they area, we use law firms in Clifton THIS CAN Evette Ayoub Patrick Hourigan ~1. ... Loudonville Office 264 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 PAGE 20 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weeklv • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 We':re not just in your neighborhood, we're your neighbor. When we opened our new store in Bethlehem this past June, we made a commitment to the community: to give families the best in food shopping. It's the ~arne commitment we've made in Latham, Colonie and every other community we serve. It means we offer lower prices everyday with Guaranteed Lower Prices of the Week, automatic AdvantEdge savings, hundreds of lower priced Good 'Til items and the Price Chopper Brand. THE BEST IN FRESHNESS. . . By providing you with only the freshest produce, meat, seafood, deli and baked goods, you can serve your family more nutritious and better tasting meals every day. SERVICE & CONVENIENCE. . . All our associates, who are also your neighbors, are dedicated to delivering the highest level of friendly, professional and courteous service in every single department. We're here 7 days a week and our new Ready Meals make it so easy to give your family great meals when you don't have time to cook. And, we save you even more time with our exclusive Ready Register open from 4-7 pm for Ready Meals purchases ,only. · - , COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT . .. We're proud to be a part of each community we locate in. That's why our company and all our associates support local organiZations and charities with time and money. We're glad that Bethlehem is another town we're a part of. We plan to grow with all of you. Advantfdge:c.il:i=. Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight 1 UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 21 New dental facility makes What a shine patients' smiles shine bright By Katherine McCarthy reallysee,"Penneyexplained. 'The ''We're expanding to meet our • light on the wand holds the camera patients'needs,"Penneyexplained. They'restillopen,asanyonewho and lets the dentist see what's go One of the operatories will serve as drives along Delaware Avenue near ing on in a patient's mouth." a continuing education office for the bridge to Albany knows. Dr. patients. Virginia Plaisted's dental office is Thefindingsoftheintraoralcam undergoing an enormous renova era are then viewed on a computer 'This room will have pictures tion, which will result in it state-of screen. describing procedures, and mod the-art facility with an emphasis on els showing prosthetics like den patient education. tures and bridges," Penney said. We'll be using digital ''We1l be able to go over instruc ''We'reimplementinganewden radiography, which will tionswithpatientsusingthesemod tal system thatstrivesforachartless els." office," dental assistant} ulie Penny mean a shorter exposure explained. ''We1l be using digital Dr. Plaisted sees patients of all radiography, which will mean a time for patients gening ages, and the patient education shorter exposure time for patients their teeth X-rayed. room will also be where a child getting their teeth x-rayed." makes their first visit to the dent ist Patients won't have to wear lead Office administration is also be vests anymore, and the filmnftheir ing updated, with a computer pro The renovations are now about Ed Ciccone, owner of E&S Detailing, puts the finishing touches on a teeth will be developed and stored gram that provides up-to-date in three quartersdone. Thereisa park customer's car. The 20-year-old shop, located al 62 Hannay Lane in on the office's computer system. surance and employer information. ing lot next to the building again. "For instance, I can type in your and the new equipment should be Glenmont, is a lull-service auto body shop. Doug Persons Dr. Plaisted will also be using an up and running in February. intraoral camera to examine her employers' name and know in a patients teeth. The camera is at the glance what sort of insurance cov Completion is scheduled for end of a small wand, which has a erageyouhave,"Penneyexplained. April, but new and current patients light on it Thenumberoftreatmentrooms will still receive full-service treat Sweat Shop stands out "A person's mouth is too dark to is increasing from two to four. ment among fitness centers [f:U .. il . {fti-;;a By Ellen Gelting vices to help you achieve your ;Jr!!VU!Y- ~=~-~ &!... 1001 ff 6bon\es-75Gml The Sweat Shop is a fituess and fituess or wellness goals. ~_? 100 3bonla·L5h<. For example, some of the best ,r· 15" ff 12 bonia· 750 ..,L wellness facility that stands out ~ 100 6bonl .. -1.5hr. personal trainers in the area avail among the crowd for several rea· SplnC- % off n bo•l• .1 •. sons. able to assist in the design and ~· 0 5 6 bonia. 1.75 Itt. (Ad ittms adud.d)" First, the ------execution of Sweat Shop your work New out. Classes Monday • Saturday 9AM-9PM has been in We are a fitness and Chopper • Sheila McNeil Manager .• 439-5533 business for for sedentary wei/ness center, not just and over Plaza· more than 11 1365 New Scotland Rd. Slingerlands years. During an exercise center. We weight indi those years, vidualsareof· many gyms are dedicated ta our fered and so have come client's physical,mental are high en· and gone, but ergy classes the Sweat and emotional well for· the ad Shop, fueled being. vanced ath· J by owner Judith Tore I Jete. Judith Torel's Wellness enthusiasm counseling is and profe-s· another ser- sionalism, has persevered and vice available at the Sweat Shop gained a healthy reputation for for the pursuit of fitness and quality. wellness. Wellness counseling in· Tore! says that the Sweat Shop volves personal·exploration, pay isdifferentfromotherfituesscen- ing special attention to the psy ters because, "We are a fituess chological and spiritual aspects of and wellness center, not just an the client's life. · exercise center. We are dedicated ''We providethe services to help toourclient'sphysical,mentaland people re-balance the body with ***** emotional well-being." mind and spirit" explained Tore!. ****~ Over 50 Single Malt Scotches Sheaddedthat,''Wealsostand ''Without this balance, a person Jack Daniels out because we consistently offer will not be able to make lasting professionally conducted classes body changes," she said. 99 for everyone, from the senior citi· The Sweat Shop locker rooms $29 1.7511 •. zens to seasoned athletes. We are . are fully stocked with body lotion, known around the Capifal District grooming aids and blow dryers. for having the very best exercise There is also a ·child care facility ~!!illm..~n!Q.!:t i.!M..J:J!!!JQ!l~~="l Bombay Dr_y Gin classes around," explained Tore!. withlotsoftoysanda1V and VCR Fora challenging workout, the Tanning beds are also available. 99 Sweat Shop has two full rooms of The Sweat Shop is truly a full $29 1.7511 •• free weight and circuit equipment service fituess center, catering to including a complete circuit of every possible need. Body Master equipment, Pace hy- They offer support groups for draulic circuit equipment, and a people battling body image and free weight room with Olympic eatingissues,andplanspecialpre benches and various weight sta- sentations on alternative medicine tions. and fituess issues throughout the Youwillalsofindstepmachines, year. ).andice and Quinton treadmills, TheSweatShopisconveniently Lifecycle stationary bikes and located in the Blockbuster Video Precore Transports. Plaza on Central Avenue in Al- At the Sweat Shop, safe; well- barry. Many membership plans are maintained equipment is the norm. available, so stop in soon for a tour But in addition to the equipment, and details. you will find a wide range of ser- For information, call459-6542. PAGE 22 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 Amadon's bold move is successful . By Bill Fonda in Loudonville . estate growth in l.atham, Loud ·','M;tVIn-NeitzeJ·gamble J.ast]anuary, NinaAmadon and Amadon chose to expand in onville and Colonie. the Noreast Real Estate Group spite of downsizing, consolidation The move is paying off for made a bold move by opening a and mergers in other local real Amadon, the owner and manager .still paying off today new office on 264 Osborne Road estate firms, citing consistent real of the office. She said sales were By Bill Fonda . good lastyeargiven the small num When the Marvin-Neitzel Col]l(lration held a "dock sale" of ber of sales associates in the of overstocked items in 1975, it was supposed to be a one-time sale, fice. The number of sales associ but it has become much more. ates.has since tripled, and more will be added this year. The response was so overwhelming that in ·1997, the Troy based garment manufacturer opened a small retail store on a Opening a real estate office to ..limited basis in its factory office on River Street. day requires a huge investment in technology and marketing materi The store now offers a complete line ofscrubs and uniforms for als, as well as constant attention to health-care professionals as well as parochial school uniforms. the rapid changes in the industry. "We just kind of grew with the demand, and then we took a . chance last year and grew beyond the. demand," retail manager Barbara Ganey said. It has worked out so well that Marvin-N eitzel ··:'added Girl Scout uniforms to its inventory. It is important to know ; 2. Ganey' said the outlet has allowed the company to increase that in my 15 years in local business and serve its community better. · the real estate business, .''' Community is importantto Marvin-Neitzel, which has been in·. Troy since 1845. "It's been a struggle, but we're ~ommitted to I have never seen a '(staying here),".Ganey said. · · better time to buy a · •·· .. ,-The company has stayed because of loyalty to its employees home. and because owner David Grimm has a long family history in Nina Amadon Troy: It hopes to be more involved in local activities iri the future ' . and plans to participate in Troy's urban revitalization. · . · §. .. ·"We think exciting things are happening in Troy, so we're very For example, the Capital Re · •optimistic about our future here," Ganey said. "I think there's just gion Multiple listing System ap a sense of excitement as to what's going to happen." peared on the Internet last year, giving the public immediate ac cess to real estate information. Amadon said her office stays on top of trends by reading all the Year 2000 not a problem real estate publications, the busi ness section ofthe newspaper and the Hot Sheet, a summary of all for bank network transfers real estate activity in the area. What will .happen when the represents 13,000 financial insti Additionally, Amadon makes world's's calendars reach Jan. 1, tutions through its 35 regional sure all her sales associates stay 2000? associations and six councils abreastofanylegislationthatcould There's a lot of concern about Electronic commerce includes affect the real estate business. that as business and government direct deposit of paychecks and Sales associates can also get help leaders begin to grapple with a the direct payment of consumer from either of Noreast's other of simple but troubling fact: Many bills. fices in l.atham and Guilderland. computers may have a nervous breakdown. 'The autbm';.ted clearing house Amadon has high expectations operators are ready," says Holly for the 1998 selling season and That's because a lot of com Merrill, president and CEO of the looks forward to the continued puter systems were designed to American Clearing House in Phoe; growth ofN oreast's market share think of years as two-digit num nix. in the Colonie area. bers, '97 for 1997, for instance. When we reach the new millen For information about direct "It is important for the public to payment, direct deposit and other know that in my 15 years in the nium, will our computers think it's 2000 or perhaps 1900? forms of electronic commerce, real estate business, I have never contact your financial institution. seen a better time to buy a home," The year 2000 problem won't You can write NACHA at 607 Amadon said. 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Rt. 7 & Watt St., 382·0661 Price Chopper Plaza TROY Wai·Mart Plaza, Rt. 7. 272·3300 . 1365 New Scotland Road The Village Shop Slingerlands, NY 12159 (518) 439-1823- Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 23 On your side KAPwwrrz, MURPHY, RUNION,FRlTIS ' &WiilliNG A Delmar Law Firm Serving The Capital Region - Elder Law *Wills and Trusts - - Estates * Estate Planning - Located at 267 Delaware Ave. in Delmar, the law firm of Kaplowitz, Murphy, Runion, Fritts and Whiting oHers a wide range of legal services including the areas of elderlaw, estate planning, trusts and estates, personal injury, - Real Property Closings - municipal law, education law, criminal law, business and corporate matters and contract law. Pictured are, left - Business and Corporate Law - · to right, Sam Whiting, Brian Murphy, Bernard Kaplowitz, Roger Fritts and Aaron Anderson. Doug Persons - Criminal Law and Traffic Court - Albany Guardian continues tradition of excellence - Personal Injury - The Albany Guardian Society current home, built in 1870, has treats the individual needs and Home is committed to enriching been preserved to maintain much well-being of its residents as its 267 Delaware Avenue the quality of life for seniors by of its Victorian charm and decor. highest priority. Their residents offering professional services in a The home's interior is rich in know assistance is available any- Delmar, New York 12054 caring residential setting. tradition while providing modem, time they need a little extra help. (518) 439-8191 The Albany Guardian Society updated facilities and services. 1f you would like information Home has served the elderly for ResidentsoftheAlbanyGuard- about the Albany Guardian Sod over 145 years, with an exclusive ian Society Home, are assured a ely Home, you are invited to meet dedication to older adults. Our comforta,blewayoflife. The home its residents and staff. Options - the choice is yours at KingsWay An affordable, luxurious rental apartment may be just what . you're looking for. · Or maybe you need some assistance with activities of daily living. Or maybe you'd. like someone elsno do the cooking for a change. Even the brightest students Whatever your wishes or needs, you have options at KingsWay! can have poor study ski !Is. At Sylvan, we have a unique You are always welcome ~o program designed to help participate in ou! daily social you do better in school by activities. Or taKe our shuttle teaching you effeCtive time bus to the mall. Or how about management, goal-setting, a relaxi_ng stroll around our note-takirig.and test-taking beautifull5 acre campus? techniques. Call Sylvan today Hear the birds sing or see the to help get ready for greater children at play, or watch the academic and personal success. golfers on the course next door. Experience the KingsWay Community. Where there's never an entrance fee. Call 393-4117 for a personal tour. r------SYlVAN SKILLS $25 orrJ:< J:< ASSfSSMi"'NTsM Just bring this credit certificate to your scheduled appointment What life to save $25 on the Sylvan Sk1lls Assessment>" Albany, NY was meant ~Sif'2~~mr::!'f!J ~ Call: 869-6005 323 Kings Road I CENTER" ~ ~ Schenectady, NY 12304 I ~SY~~~~~t~~~- to be! 1 ® (518) 393-4117 I 'MrV'tv'.educate.com L.------+Senior Apartments . +Assisted Living +Nursing Center +Home Care PAGE 24-January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 • Barkman dispenses investment advice By Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen since 1984, is community minded andisanavidgolferatNormanside Certified Financial Planner Country Club in Elsmere. Gary Barkman is not a salesman. Barkman manages millions of "I'm different from the typical . dollars for clients all overthe coun stockbroker in that the P}imary try. thing I sell is advice, not invest ment products," he noted. "! prefer to work with a small number of clients who have larger With a -bachelor's degree in assets, because of the research economiCs from the University at time involved," he said. Albany and a master's degree in financial planning from the Col 'The minimum investment lege for Finan- . amountfor new cial Planning in clients is Denver, Colo., $100,000," he (a dJvision of Clients pay an asset added. theNational En management fee. It puts Barkman dowmentfoi" Fi also noted that nancial Educa us on the same side of "my average cli tion), Barkman the table. ent is 72-years noted that he is Gary Barkman old." well qualified to LPLfinancial give investment advisers are not advice. paid higher commissions to rec· He is one of 2,500 Linsco Pri ommend one fund or stock over vate Ledger financial advisers another. In fact, they don't sell any throughout the country who own proprietary products: their own businesses. LPL finan Barkman likes this system. cial advisers provide fast, accu rate, day-to-day setvicing of ac "Clients pay an asset manage counts and access to all stock ex ment fee," he said. "It puts us on changes, including the New York the same side of the table." Stock Exchange, American Stock Looking back, he noted, "1997 Dr. Geoffrey Edmunds helps Sean Murphy's teeth stay clean and heallhy .. Edmunds and Dr. Thomas Abele have Exchange and NASDAQ Over the has been a terrific year for inves an office at344 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. · Constance Pakatar Counter market. tors ... According to Financial Plan Barkman hopes to expand his ning magazine, LPL is the No. 1 local and national client base in CRISNY provides independent brokerage company. 1998. The typical LPL financial ad "I'd also like to increase the Internet access viser is independent minded, has amount of research I do," he The non-profit Capital Region yearsofexperience,astrongsense added. of community and likes (o play I ~~!Z~"2'~~·~ Service of New York Barkman's office has been at I ' offers low-cost e-mail, golf. its current Ideation on 208 Dela-, Internet access ser Barkman, who grew up in ware Ave. in Delmar since 1994. non-profits, FROM HERE Greenville and has lived in Foran unbiased opinion on your Bethlehem for the past 20 years, current investments from an ad· fits the profile. viser who doesn't have a conflict GIRLS CAN GO For information, call452-5733. He has been a financial advisor of interest, call him at 4 78-7204. ANYWHERE. ,-,~-======- They say the world is getting , smaller. But the world of• opportunitY for girls is larger than We're glad your family <-======- at any time in history. The competitive demands of the global market)Jlace have wiped away many of the limiting stereotypes of gender and race- and have left education as the key factor to one's success. is part At Albany Academy for Girls, exceptional teaching, individualized attention and cutting-edge technology help every one of our students achieve a world-class education. 100% of our faculty are credentialed of oursi I I in the subjects they teach (vs. just · 25% nationally). Ours is a culturally, ethnically and economically diverse student body. Close tq 1/3 of our students Everything receive financial aid. Albany Academy for you need Girls. From h'ere girls can go (Top left to right) Dr. Anthony Ficora, Periodontist; atone anywhere. ·Dr. Ronald Pierce. General Dentist; Dr. Champaka Lakshmi. General Dentist; Dr. VIctor Liang, General Dentist. (Bottom left to right) 'Dr. Alan Goldman, location. General Dentist; Dr. Kenneth Sandier, Orthodontist Albany Academy for Girls Pre-K through Grade 12 140 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208 (518) 463-2201 ~D~D!~I I ' ' 5 Pine West Plaza • Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NV 12205 • (518) 456-7673 Colonie Spotlight • LDudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 25 · •. 1.t•NatiOR/!IBaiJJc''f)f~=·· ····.· • · . r · ,. i"" Scotia· • ~··· ·• •... .·Fitness for Her pumps up for 1998 By MaryS. Yamin cardiovascular workout. You get a facility's attention to detail and her . stresses persona/service· Fitness for Heris pumping up lot of bang for your buck" caring, observant staff, Bylinda DeMattia . '· . . . . ' for a fitness-filled year. Since Fitness for Her first "I am proud of my staff, the ; Owner D.J Taylor has again opened its doors in 1994, there quality of their knowledge and · ·.·While large banks are getting larger and more· impersonal expanded the facility at 333 Dela- has been a major expansion each their work with the clientele," she every day, FirSt National Bank ofScotiahas kept the same vision ware Ave. in Delmar, adding new year. This year is no different. said. 'They all have four-year de- it had when it began 75 years ago ...:.. a vision of personalized classes and equipment, all in the "After creat grees in their banking se!Vice. · ·.· · ·. . .~. . ~ nameofmeetingthefimessneeds ing a separate, field. No matter , ., •.''With all the bank mergers and consolidations of the larger of her customers. e x p a n d e d We have added a how wonderful bahks, a portion ofthe banking business has fallen by the wayside • "We have added a number of weight room, a gym's equip. .·r.. -;-taldng good care of individual and small business customers," new classes, now up tol4 a day, we decided to number of new classes, ment might be. . said John Wyatt, the. bank's advertising executive. including an early class· for our take over the now up,to 14 a day. the quality of ~' ,,_,c,-\," '';:- -'> ' ' ·•-; -- _,-,._, '.': ·' ," i - ' ·/' ' older members and an afternoon space behind the staff can • ~erecognizethatthese · · · classforteenagersfromthejunior that room and D.J. Taylor makethediffer- >custoniersareourstrength," ...... -~;...o.-. -. -. -.- .• --,-..- ..- .••...;..·- andseniorhlghschools.Bothhave make it one · ehce." tr:.~~.emp.hasized... . • ; .;,If somebody calls, thei. been extremely successful," Tay- large area," she Taylor said, "After four years, .• ·~o of the _most r~cent .• not only talk to aperson lor said, "We have also added an explained. ''We are going to add our rates are still the same, We add1tions to F1rst National . . · .· . • • aeroboxingclasswhichisha!fstep, more cardiovascular equipment, still do not require a contract or BankofScotia'sservicesare but they alSO Will get to half air boxing." · including two additional elliptical long-termcommitmentfrom mem a .branch in Rotterdam, at talktO the correct . She continued, "Our classes are trainers, which are across between bers. We believe the quality of our · 2695Hamburg St., and a different.Whilesomehavealofof a stepper, a bike and a treadmilL services stands on its own and drive-through ATM at its person, choreography, they all work spe- They work like running undenya forcing people into long-term com busy branch in Guilder- John Wy~H cific muscle groups for a full-body ter and are good for anyone w1th mitments won't make them stay if land. workout You get the benefits of a · knee or orthopedic problems." "Unlike most batiks, we •. __;...o.;...o. ____...... _ they are unhappy with the ser- machine while you are getting a Taylor prides herSelf on the vice." · don't surcharge customers .. .. . for using our ATM machines," :Wyatt said.·· First Nation~! Bank of Scotia'i!iknown for its great rates on personal and auto loans, fixed rate home equity loans and low· · ·fees, if any, on checking accounts.• ·• :· • ~If somebody Cans, they not only talk to aperson, but they also . ; . Will get to talk to the correctperson,''Wyattsaid. 'We have never changed our focus. We have. always. given people a. personal touch, that's why we have st;tyed in J>usinessfor so long." Tom Hughes, ,, ,. ·. ~•First National BankofScOtiareceilt!y held an operi house and·.: , Molly Hunter & .. . gave out calendars in celebration of its 75th anniversary celebra- Tom Hughes, Jr. tion.' ·• •· · .·: • · ·· ·· · ·. More special eventsare ~~ th~. ~~rks'in the coritiilg year, :w..Y.att6m., 'd; · · · ·· . -.·. · ·· ··· ··: · · • <:: .·•. :.· . ",'";~' e,,'';CC:',',!t;:'": ,';;:,~:-<'::":, -~ ,--:--: When you have Hughes Opticians in Town why go anywhere else for your eyecare needs? A reminder to Dormitory Authority Employees and THE ALBANY Quality eyewear . Bethlehem Central Teachers Assoc. Employees at competitive prices. & Library Employees and their families - GUARDIAN Take advantage of your Vision Care Program SOCIETY We'll match any competitor's coupon in the Tri-Village area.. . • Eyeglasses • Eye Exams • Contact Lenses & CAPnl\L DISTRICT PHYSIOANS' Hughes Opticians, Inc. HEALTH PLAN HOME Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5:30, 411 Kenwood Ave., Delmar • 439-4971 Tues & Thurs 9·7, Sa19-1 145 Years of Service to the Elderly Independence and Freedom without living alone ... • All rooms are private with Individual in-room emergency response systems. • Screened in porches overlook the gardens and courtyard, OPEN HOUSE • Home cooked meals are served in our for parents spacious dining room. Thursday, Feb. 5th 7PM • Daily housekeeping and laundry/linen (Snow Date- Thursday, Feb. 12th) services are provided. Behind the doors of the Brown School you'll find a stimulating environment that fosters individual achievement and personal growth. Visit our new building, and see what a difference Brown • . Activities Coordinator schedules daily School can make in your child's future. activites-entertainment. game, parties • Small class sizes • Library/computer/classroom integration and social events. • Extensive art & music programs • Extended day program • Spanish instruction • Affordable tuition • Respite Program allows you to try or utilize • Unparalleled staff dedication Limited Openings our services on a tempo-rary basis. Nursery I Pre-K to ~ Brown School Call for information • 370-0366 465-6395 Schenectady's only independent, non-sectarian school. 553 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 150 Corlaer Ave., Schenectady, NY 12304 PAGE .26- January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight i UPDATE 1998 Doane Stuart striving . . to ready kids for college Credit cooperative By Bill Fonda dents feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks," said Doane Stuart School's primary admissions director Pam objective is to academically pre Dearstyne. · pare young men and women for college. Based on this year's se- By teaching critical thinking . nior class, the objective is being and analytical skills, instead of rote met memorization, teachers at Doan Stuart make it easier for students Two of the 13 members ofthe to succeed in college. class of 1998 were National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists, another Doane Stuart's variety of extra won commendation. Two other curricular activities such as inter students were commended by the scholastic sports, clubs, student National Achievement Scholar- government, after-school and en richmentprogramsallowstudents to Jearn leadership and team skills while improving their self-confi Doane Stuart is the kind dence. "Doane Stuart is the kind of ·of school where anyone school where anyone can partici can participate in any pate in anything they want," Dearstyne said. 'The opportuni thing they want. ties are endless, and everyone can Pam Dearstyne be involved." With an enrollment of only 226 students and an 8-1 teacher-to-fac Carmella Domalewicz, left, memberservicescoordinatorofExcelsiorCredil Union, and Caryle Guyaffe, assistant ulty ratio, Doane Stuart allows for ship Program. treasurer/manager, arrange a car loan for member Larry Breedlove. Chartered in 1915, the member-owned, close communication between stu nonprofit financial cooperative pro.vides financial services such as no-fee checking accounts, competitive t~an Members of this year's senior dents, parents and faculty. This class averaged 654 on the verbal rates and direct deposil to more tllan 11,000 members. Excelsior's executives pride themselves in the servtce, enables students to take better convenience and value they offer to members. Constance Pakatar portion of the SAT and 620 on the advantage of learning math portion, compared to the opportunites. national average of 500 for each. Doane Stuart School was Seniors have received early-deci formed 22 years ago as the result. sion acceptances from Harvard of a merger between St. Agnes Family Danz gives best, gives back University and the pre-med pro Episcopal School and Kenwood gram at Siena College. AcademyoftheSacredHeart. !tis At Family Danz Heating and family has been involved in heat Mantle baseball, the Senior Cel What is the secret to Doane the only independent coeduca Air Conditioning, quality, custom ing and air conditioning and they ebration, and the Slingerlands Stuart's success? "I think a Jot ofit tional kindergarten through 12th ers and the community come first. have built a business that not only playground project has to do with faculty members grade college preparatory school OwnerTim Danz and his staff take offers great products and service, Family· Danz values the rela creating an atmosphere where stu- in Albany. great pride in offering the best in but is responsive to the needs of tionships and friendships made heating and air conditioning prod the community as well. throughout the years. Everyone ucts and service to residents ''We are community based and on the staff has enjoyed the activi throughout the Capital District want to stay that way," said Danz. ties, the people and the satisfac ''We pride ourselves on good For the past five years, Danz tion that comes from helping out quality, honest service," said Ser has been the sole sponsorof the And they plan to keep it up for. vice ManagerTodd Danz. We are Bethlehem Tomboys, a softball 1998 and on into the future. available 24 hours a day. If you call league that was in danger of fold For your heating and air condi us at 1 a.m., you willgetacall back ing due to Jack of support. tioning needs, please call Family right away," he stated. Family Danz is also involved in Danz at 439-2549. ForoverlOyearsnow, the Danz Intelligent System Babe Ruth Little League, Mickey Solutions, Inc. The Prudential Advantage Owners Jeff Bazinet and· Bob Janelli have 15 years com bined computer consulting experience. Three years ago, both left a large consulting company to form their own business and fill the increasing demand for hardware and / software business solutions in the workplace. ISS provides services in the following areas: System Engi neering, Computer Services and Financial Solutions. The System Engineering dept. will study your workflow pattern. to produce a system solution. Computer Services provides clients with outsourced network administration and short term consulting support. And lastly, our Financial Solu tions dept. works with financial institutions to provide ~dd ons to software packages and interface many of the various finan-cial systems available. ISS implements solutions for all compani~s so that they may share com,mo·n data across platformS, speed automated processing, and provide for data analysis between multiple systems._ The Delmar Team ISS produces seVeral softw_are prod~ctsincluding their Docu Cathy Griffin, Manager ment Analysis System, which automates the processing of ~ ' . . . ,. customer forms into database systems. it provides auto- mated proceSsing of data entry and data analysis· for da-t3." Why Should You Call Prudential Ma~or Homes, R~altors? processing and decision systems. It is marketed to financial ' . and sales/marketing companies but can be easily adapted to We are the Highest Producing Office in Bethlehem c • any company that is involved- with customer forms and Our Customer Service Center is Staffed 70 Hours Per Week complex database entry systems. · Prudential Value Range Marketing Contact us for information or a free consultation! Service that is Second to None 1-800-793-0005 Email: [email protected] Manor Homes, 205 Delaware Avenue, Delmar Hardware • Ne~works · Software · Customization fuidential REALTORS 439-4943 * htto:/lwww.orudentialmanor.com Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spoffight 1 UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 27 Conservative approach · . - marks broker's excellence Cohoes Sav1ngs: Ready to serve you By Bill Fonda lifelong Delmar resident left Edward Jones, headquartered Trustco five years ago to become in St. Louis, is one of the most a broker. While he will accommo highly-regarded investment firms date requests to invest in higher in the nation. risk companies, he only advises In August, the WallStreetJour people to invest in high-quality, nal ranked it first in performance blue-chip companies. of recommended stock for the 12 Pittz also likes the. face-to-face months ending June 30. interaction with clients and the In September, Kiplinger's Per convenience that comes with run sonal Finance ranked Jones sixth ning a small office among private companies in fam "One of t):ie advantages of Ed ily friendliness, and in October, it Jones is that we open up offices in ranked Jones first in broker con su_burban areas," he said. duct out of eight national full-ser Although the average CEO of a vice firms. Jones was also fea large corporation probably tured in the October edition of wouldn't come to Delmar to meet Fortune magazine. with shareholders and potential investors, Jones' satellite system can bring the We stick to the basics . . . We CEO to Delmar. Branch manager Kathy Gela and customer service specialist Bert Jones look forward to serving your financial Interviews are con needs at Cohoes Savings Bank in Delmar. · buy quality and we hold qual ducted inJ ones' St. Louis ity. We don't try to time the office, and are sent live via satellite to the local market in any way. Jerry Piltz offices. After the inter- _ ------view, there is a question and-answer session. "It's Jerry Pittz is Jones' broker in a great benefit," said Pittz. Vtrginia Plaisted; D.D.S. Delmar;andhesaidthecompanyis Pittz also has a own page on the successful filra very simple reason. World Wide Web that allows 'We stick to the basics. We people to either follow their own Complete Family and Cosmetic Dentistry don't get involved with options. stocks or look at stock quotes. He We don'tgetinvolved with futures. believes clients will eventually be We don't get involved with com able to look at their statements modities," Pittzsaid. 'We buy qual and place orders through the Web A growing practice with ity and we hold quality. We don't page as well. try to time the market in anyway." Pittz' office is at 316 Delaware emphasis on New Technology Jones' conservative approach Ave. in Main Squaie Shoppes. He · is what attracted Pittz when the can be reached at 4 75-7642. and Continued Education to better serve our valued patients u Dream It • • • _• Special Attention to Children e build it. • Offering Seniors So/o Discount on All Services Impeccable • New Patients Always Welcome Workmanship. Your project done on target, on time and on Vtrginia Plaisted budget. We handle all phases of the 74 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR • 439-3299 ecz:• job. From concept to comple tion we handle everything so 'you don't have to. Customized plan and proposal. You'll always know Blackman & DeStefano Real Estate what we're doing and why. Owner/Operator works on would like to congratulate the agents and staff of the Delmar every job. I'm a college office on their record-breaking year- 1997. educated remodeler with 35 years experience. I 'II never Their commitment and professionalism set an all-time office delegate your job to someone record for both sales volume and number of sales in Bethlehem. else. I always personally supervise each job. THEAAiBERT ANN CONLEY ROGER BACKER CHARLES BASSEIT FRAN FITzpATRICK CATHY CooLEY LmsDoRMAN GARTH HILCHIE MARGRET HAZAPIS ISABEL HERD PA'ITY LAVELLE MARGEKANuK SALLY IzZARD RoMosMEN GRACE LAIDlAW MARTHA MARTLEY PuYUJS RICHARDS CATHERINE PARENTEAU DORIS REED RUDY TROEGER JANET SHAVE LEAH ARONOWITZ DORIS VINEBERG • kitchens Frank P. Webb •.baths President • additions 439-6042 WILLIAM B. ALSTON, JR. OFFICE MAI\"AGER -OuR 35m YEAR- WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELLA HOME IN BETHLEHEM, Call now to receive our introductory packet or RELY ON THE PEOPLE WHO SELL THE MOST HOMES IN BETHLEHEllf. a FREE copy of a new consumer report - "6 Secrets to Successful Remodeling" BL>\CK:\IAN & DESTEFANO Real Estate • 231 Dela11 are Are., Delmar • ~39-2888 ~------PAGE 28 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 Bethlehem Auto offers personal touch Customers can watch repairs or relax in 'homey' waiting room Education is key goal By Unda DeMattia needed," Quirk said. townAlbanyeachmomingat8:15 Customers can watch their cars a.m. and can provide transporta .forCAPCOMin 1998 There is something unusual tion to other locations in the area. ;1\f~s.varnin about Bethlehem Auto Service being worked on through a view .... ;. the waiting room is comfortable ing window in the shop. As a long-time member of the . ··.... CAP COM Financial Services, Iric., hopes to make 1998 a year and very clean. community, Quirk goes the extra mile when it · ofawarenessfor its clientele...... ··• ·. · "Our waiting room is not comes to supporting com · ''Education .and public awareness are our main goals," said your average auto service We offer a full explanation of ser munity organizations. Jun . Nicole Crosier. "We conduct free public seminars seven times a·· center waiting room," said year on topics ranging from retirement and estilte' plimning to ior Girl Scout Troop 52 :,income taxes.~, __ , - - , -, owner John Quirk. vices as well as personal visual from Clarksville recently "It's modem and homey. instruction regarding services enjoyed a two-hour car CAPCOMisasubsidiary We stress cleanliness and needed ... We are tuned in to our care clinic at Bethlehem professionalism." Auto Service. · We conduct free public . ~J!r~bf:~~0J:riJ~~n~ customers and their cars. seminars seven fiines a discount brokerage, CAP ·That professionalism is "We are involved in our John Quirk • uear on.... to. piC.S ranging . COM offers a· full range of also the rule when it comes community and provide '· financial services. . .. . · to servicing cars. individual attention to our >from·retirement and Originally designed to Bethlehem Auto's new shop at customers. We have four techni Bethlehem Auto's ASE certi ; estate /]Janning to in- benefit credit. union mem- fied mastertechnicians have more 62 Hannay Lane is conveniently cians and two office people to ex located 1.1 miles from the end of! plain what needs to be done," come taxes. . . hers, the company also than 20 years of experience. . Nicole Crosier serves the general public. 787behind the former Stone Ends Quirk said. Fmancial consultimts ''We offer a full explanation of · restaurant in Glenmont re- services as well as personal visual ''We are tuned in to our custom ------ceive a regular salary, not instruction regarding services They offer a shuttle to down- ers and their cars," he added. commissions. Like other.fimincial institutions, CAP COM is · promoting the latest in Individual RetirementAccounts: • · ''We are handling the Roth IRAs. They are new this year as a result of the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997. The contributions are nondeductible," Crosier reported. "Earnings are tax deferred while you are investing and are tax ·and penalty free if you withdraw them for a qualified distribution such as education ENG-EUS costs, a first home purchase, disability or medical needs." She continued, "Distribution is peualtyfree afteryou reach age F AR.lVI and lVIAR.K.E.T .591/2, similar to a regular IRA. You must leave it in for five years and the annual contribution is $2,000 per person." . · --SINCE 1870 -- CAP COM will also handle the new educational IRAs. "These accounts can be set up as an educational fund. The earnings are tax deferred and must be used by the child's 30th birthday," Colonie'S Oldest Business in the Heart of Colonie stated Crosier. "Basically it is a college savings plan." This is CAP COM's fifth season preparing state and federal income taxes.Afree seminar on taxes and IRAs will be offered on Thursday, Jan. 22, from6:30 to 8:30p.m. at the New York State Don't forget us this Spring! Nurses Association's Conference Center in Latham. For Fresh Home-Grown Vegetables and Baked Goods . ... ,. t • Bedding Plants • Potted Tomato Plants Seasonal Items • Fruits & Vegetables • Home Grown Com • Pumpkins • Annuals & Perennials • Vermont Cheese • Apple Cider • Hanging Baskets • I;lome Grown Strawberries • Cider Donuts • Home Made Pies • Heidelberg Breads • Mums Oscars Smokehouse Products Albany Shaker Road, Exit 4 otT the Northway (opposite the Desmond) 869-5653 SoTnethingSpecial: Complete Uni-Body Repair Quality & Care and Frame Straightening Expert Color Matching .i Superior Wine & Spirit Selection · i Free Monthly International In-Store Wme Tastings FREE ESTIMATES. (All insurance company estimates honored) i Knowledgeable Staff i Looking for certain labels or vilatages. ...we special order. 439-1539 694 DELAWARE AVE., ALBANY (the old Normanskiii Block Co. Building) Bob Havill Serving the Capital District Since 1987 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I Uf>DA TE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 29 Colonie Senior Service Centers homes, club activities and on other was established as a·not-for-profit errands. Some vehicles are wheel corporation in 1981. The corpora chair accessible and door-to-door tion provides vital services for service is available. older adults and family members Over the last eight years, the who reside in Colonie and sur number of esse programs and rounding communities. participants has increased greatly - esse provides many essential while sources of funding have ei servicesforoldercitizensincluding ther remained fixed or declined. BrightHorizonsAdultDayService, For this reason, Kathleen Caulfield. a congregate meal program, health executive director,. recruited and recreation programs, the 1LC Victoria Jones as development di support group for care givers (in rector to concentrate on bringing in conjunction with the Senior Re needed funds to maintain and in sources Department), health crease and services offered. screenings, transportationservices, Cominginthespringof1998will. and senior housing, to name a few. be the opening of Sheehy Manor, a BrightHorizonsAdultDaySer' low-income housing facility for se vice Program is structured for niors. Sheehy Manor consist of 50 people 50 or older. The program unitswithanelevator,laundryroom offers the· isolated elderly an op and community room. portunitytostayinthemainstream Another senior housing alter of life for as long as possible and nativeunderdevelopmentatCSSC avoid early institutionalization. is the Beltrone Living Center. The With the assistance of caring Beltrone Living Center will offer ·employees, volunteers, director quality, affordable one and two Empire Vision Center recently opened its 37th location in Price Chopper Plaza in Slingerlands. There Empire will Emma Poleto, the members of bedroom apartments specifically 1:arry on its "whatever it takes" philosophy to continue to be the area's first choice for those in need of eye exams, Bright Horizons enjoy social designed for seniors. sunglasses, contact lenses and eye care products. Constance Pakatar ization with their peers in a ·safe Forinformation, call 783-2823. environment during the day while their care givers fulfill other obliga tions. Theprogramoperatesfivedays Personal attention distinguishes remodeling firm a week and includes nutritious lunches and snacks, light exer Three decades ago, Frank perfectionist who won't rest until is the right way," Webb told the are sent back to the home office. cise, group activities and reinforce Webb turned his aptitude for re a job is done right. One pledge he magazine. Van GeldertoldRemodelingthat ment of daily living skills. modeling into a small firm that makes to customers is that sub Another advantage to running a having Webb on site often makes contractors, will be in and out as The Congregate Nutrition Pro billed $3,500 for its first job. To tight ship is that clients don't have work go more quickly because de day, Webb's company, Coventry quickly as possible, which keeps to jump through hoops to speak cisions can be made on the spot gram, administered by Joni their billable hours to a minimum. Schenkel, operates five days a Construction, is no stranger to six with their contractor, and there's For information on Coventry week. All meals meet one-third · figure renovation projects. The good karma that Webb de no waiting arourid while questions Construction. call439-6042. the daily requirement for older But instead of letting employ velops with his clients has returned adults. Meals are served Monday ees take over the work, Webb still to him in a series of accolades through Friday at Colonie Senior does everything from digging that peaked with the 1997 National Service Centers, Tuesday and foundation ditches to hammering Remodeling Quality Gold Award, Thursday at Bishop Broderick nails for his acclaimed company. which Coventry won last Oct Apartments, Wednesday at Tow Conventry is such an intimate ober. ers of Colonie and Colonie Com- operation that it only has tw.o full The highest prize in the remod . munity Center, Tuesday at time employees, Webb and car eling industry, the Gold Award is Carondelet Apartments, Thurs penter Michael Van Gelder. Al sponsored by the National Asso day at Bethany Presbyterian though helpers and subcontrac ciation ofHome Builders Research Church and Friday at Sanderson tors participate in Coventry jobs, Center and Remodeling magazine, Ensure Your Comfort Court the onlyotherperson involved with which ran a lavish feature on Cov Transportation services, under the company every day is Webb's entry in its October issue. Year Round the managementof]oseph Colello, 'wife Ana, who deals with office The article cited Webb's "orga- ' Choose one of Main-Care's arranges about 15,000 trips a year. functions and client relations. nizational genius" and praised his SERVICE PLANS featuring an . CSSCvansbringseniorstomedical Webb's close attention to detail attention to detail on every job. appointments, pharmacies, nursing has earned him a reputation as" "In remodeling, the hard way ANNI!AI. INSPECTION of your system. 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Integrative Care NP, PC, was "For example," Rimmer ex- born in the minds of Georgia plained, "iftheclientisagroupor Decker and Linda Rimmer three business, we can bring several years ago. practitioners in and try different . However, the two longtime modalitiesfordifferentproblems, nurses did not open their doors such as fatigue or stress." until1997. Today, theyrunaholis- One of the modalities they may tic nursing practice that brings a employisReiki. "Reikiisanancient unique mix of therapies to a wide natural healing that balances a range of clients throughout the person'senergyfield,"saidRimmer. Capita!District. ------"--- To deter- Integrative mine which Care was de- Each client is seen as therapies best signed to pro- metabol"call a d meettheneeds vide holistic 1 Y n of each client, health care to psychO·SOCial/y Unique, Decker and clients who and therefore an indi- Rimmer take want to take an extensive his- Old-fashioned service and attention to detail remain the trade!'larks of doing business at Havill's Autobody Repair active role in the vidua/ized treatment tories and as- at 692 Delaware Ave. in Albany, where Bob Havill holds his 6-month-old daughter Rachel while his wile Helen restoration or program is developed sessmentsand coaxes a smile from the couple's other daughter, Nicole. maintenance of with specific recommen- tailorthediffer- their health and ent modalities wellness. dations. to meet those Decker ex- Georgia Decker needs. plainsthatatln- Instead of tegrativeCare,"Eachclientisseen plugging a patient into a pre-set ·as metabolically and psycho-so- courseoftreatment.he~:.e.thetreat cially unique, and therefore an in- inents are combined and adjusted dividualized treatment program is to fit each clients' specific needs. developed with specific recom' Other holistic therapies that mendations." may be used are guided imagery, Decker and Rimmer design in- iridology, nutrition counseling, dividual treatment plans that may reflexology, Reiki, therapeutic include modalities like homeopa- massage,oncologyrehabilitation, . thy,herbalmedicine,hand& Inpatient Detoxification Dual Diagnosis (MICA) Day Treatment Program Inpatient Rehabilitation (Men and Women) Women's Treatment Groups & Family Services Outpatient Treatrt)ent Programs Community Outreach, Education, Acupuncture Trertment Programs Intervention and Prevention (518) 525-1300 1-800-44-SPARC WE CAN FIX ANYTHING! 24 hours I 7 Days a week Toll Free-Out ofArea DR. JOSEPH A. MANZI Podiatrist • Foot Specialist· All aspects ofPodiatric Medicine and Foot Surgery '· 163 Delaware Ave., (across from Delaw~re Plaza), Delmar 439-04Z3 Medicare and most insurances accepted WE Buy and Sell Used Cm·s Diplomate American Board Podiatric Surgery - 1970 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands "'"'"1 .. ,.(\ , ...... ,.., . l'lt' ::::I~L\0 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998- PAGE 31 Kids warm up to Little Cooks parties "Cookingismagic."That'swhat and enjoy them. They even deco and decorating supplies, chefs children say after experiencing a rate their own aprons. hats and aprons, and party favors little Cooks birthday party. "It's great to. see the kids' en (whisks, measuring spoons, etc.). America's love affair with cook· thusiasm for cooking and how ex Flanagan's recipes have all been ing is long-standing, but a child's . cited they become when they see tested for workability and simplic· exposure to cooking has only just the final result," Flanagan said. ity. They have funny names such begun. Children are curious and 'They always get to bring their as Tic Yac Dough Pizza, Creamie creative and the two mixed to ------Freddie, (fettucine gether are a recipe for success. alfredo), Sweet Gina Flanagan, owner and ere· It's great to see the kids' enthusi heartSticks (home ator of little Cooks, has enjoyed asm for cooking and how excited made lollipops). etc. both cooking and being around · She even has a line children for many years. they become when they see the of scary recipes "Boys and girls of all ages liked final result. called "Fright to cook in a relaxed and fun-filled Bites," which boys atmosphere," Flanagan said. '"This Gina Flanagan love. gave me the idea that there ex· little Cooks also isted an untapped business oppor· creations home, packaged espe does holiday parties. Baking and tunity, teachingchildrenthejoyof dally for them. It's also great be decorating holiday treats can be cooking through parties and spe· cause it saves parents a lot of work. loads of fun for children of all ages. cia! occasions." I bring all the supplies and the For any occasion, little Cooks At a little Cooks birthday party, · kids do all the cooking. will surely be great hit among all children learn to measure, pour, The concept is quite simple and your child's friends. For informa and mix their own delectable ere- parties include invitations, lami tion or to book your next party, ations. 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PAGE 32 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 A podiatrist is a foot's best friend Signmaking firm keeps up By Ellen Gelting minimizes physical and mental cess." with changes in technology · Dr. Joseph Manzi has been stress," he explained. Manzi's office also offers sev- ' • -< d era! other serivces for patients. By Bill Fonda Jilled in one day. offering the best in podiatric care Major.ootsurgeryispeuorme ·-~- 1 has mad · advan · hn 1 gywi1J · b · 1 For example, prescri"pti" on Teumo ogy e a major Future cesmtec o o to Capital District residents for on an OUt-patient aSIS at 0 cal rcia1 o:~~•lnn- mak th faste !nfa...t 14 years. He and his staff are hospitals, " al so under Ioc al anes- Orthoti·cs can be fabricated to fit impactth onlast comme decad """n..:n-""''"'~"'th Sign eExp eprocesseven · pgraded "ts r. te~" .spensed over e e, wuu.,;u"' e . ress u 1 compu r committed to making the latest thesia," said Manzi. ' 'This is b e-- any type Of shoe and are dl · mad th last J b t will hav to grad . ectly from the office. way SigllS are e as we 11 as e une; u e up e technologies in podiatric medi cause local anesthesia is less trau- dlf 1 wh mak th · thi J beca th current .'s staff ,·s friendly and peop e o e em. agam s une use e cine available and accessible. matic than general anesthesia. Manzl Previ sly th · d stry · already bsolete dgeable. They can assist ou ' em u wascom- one Is o . Manzi's office offers all as Minimal incision foot surgery knowle "sed ftraditi" na!craftsm pam" t o· hangetheWhitesmadelast pects of foot care using either with allinsurance matters related pn ° 0 en - ne c is a new technique that Manzi is . to services that are rendered ing signs all day on wood and metal. year that didn't. involve a computer medical or surgical treatments. now pertorrning in his office. He Today, designers create images on was moving Sign Express to the The type of care available in explains thafThe minimal incision through Manzi's office. computers that are sent via transfer Cumberland Farms Plaza on Route cludes treatments for diabetics, The office is entirely on ground tape to background substrates made 9Win Glenmontfromitsoriginalloca- pediatric problems, traumas and level, with no steps or hindrances from gynthetic materials. tion on Elk Street in Albany, where it sports injuries. Using local anesthesia to the elderly or disabled patient Sign Express owners Roger and had been since 1915. Manzi also offers in-office foot . minimizes physical and Manzi's office is conveniently lo- Diane White have watched techno!- Movinggavethemanopportunity surgery whenever possible. He mental stress. cated on the bus line. ogyrevolutionizetheirindustrysince toworl serving individujl/ investors trom Edw.ardJoneS more than 3,500 offices nationwide. 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Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 · ·· January 21, 1'998 PAGE 33 Area shop boasts international flavor Striving to be best By Maty S. Yamin Herend hand-painted porcelain; put an item in my shop. I know Tucked away in the town of crystal flatware and art pieces by where it was made, how it was Knox is a shop that houses the Rosenthal; limited edition music madeanditshistory.Ihavesome finest in everything. It carries din· boxes, including one made for thingforeverytaste-aslongasit nerware, crystal, sterling, sculp the 200th anniversary of the in" is good taste- and price range." tures and hand-carved furniture vention of music boxes by Reuge; If a customer doesn't see what fro mall over the world. 'The shop's G. Armani's master works; hand- they are looking for, Bellerjeau will · location is as special as whatyou'll carved· inlaid furniture with customdesignsomethingforthem. find inside. marble tops; exquisite crystal; 'That happens often. !fa couple Pleasant Valley Exquisitum is hand woven tapestries from Bel- is getting married and the par "an international shop where you gium, France and Germany; and ents wantto give them something can purchase top-notch, one-of-a custom-made jewelry. special, I will hand paint tea sets kind, quality merchandise in ev 'While everyone who comes or coffee sets." ery price range," said owner here is searching for something In business for 30 years. Gudron Bellerjeau. "I care about different, my customers are look- Bellerjeau still enjoys what she what I sell. Everything is hand ingforquality items they can pass . does. "I put my heart and soul into made by the world's finest mas on to their children- things that my work. People appreciate the ters." can't be found anywhere else. I personal service they receive. I Bellerjeau, who sees her store have special merchandise that will have never had an unhappy cus more as a museum than a shop, is increase in value. Many of the tomer,"shesaid.'Thatisthemost the areas exclusive representa items I designed myself, " stated importantthingto me. We always tive for many products such as Bellerjeau. have fun finding the perfect item, Meissen porcelain, Europe's fin She continued, "I do a tremen- no matter what the occasion." est hand-painted dinnerware; dous amount of research before I - ·' Hudson Valley The Most Trusted Name in Travel· Serving the Capital Districts traveling needs since 1901. @ 24-Hour Emergency Road Service @Maps, Tourbooks; and TripTiks @ Expert travel agency for all your airline, cruise, tour, and rail needs Delmar Auto Body owner John Burst, {leH) and Rick Schwarz strive to gi¥e their customers high-quality service and use only the best available parts @Fee-free American Express Travelers Cheques · lor all repairs. Burst said that their main concerns are long·IJISting ar.d ~ ~ . . . ,.. . sate repairs. ' · · · Constance Paka'.ar For more information or to join, call or visit one of our convienently · located offices. ' KingsWay home care Albany Hudson Troy 618 Delaware Ave 179 Healy Blvd 514 Congress St service agency is new Albany, NY 12209 Hudson, NY Troy, NY 12180 426-1000 828-4537 426-1000 ByMatyS. Yamin tyingtheirshoes,zippingzippersor Are you or a loved one in need of bathing. If a doctor is involved, Y'e assistanceathome?KingsWayhas adheretotheperson'smedicalpla11. Or visit our website at www.global2000.net/ aaahv added a licensed home care ser Periodically, a nurse will come :o vices agency to its KingsWay 15- the home to check on the client ar11 acre campus. It provides a variety of staff to make sure everything is services in the ar- happening correctly." eas of nursing as- The length sessment, medi- of service d= You HATE shopping malls. cation assistance pends on tl: e and 24-hour live Since our opening in needsofthecl- You like serendipity ... in care. ent. Anyone is t b h eligibleforcru=. KingsWaycan sep em er, we ave also help people Serviced 60 ClientS. "For the mo;t You are known for your good taste. who require assis- Jean Barnoski p~wearese'> tance with the ac- ing more eld tivities of daily liv- lerlypeople, but You wish you had the time to make ing such as meal it is notlirnited beautiful gifts or clothes for the special people in· your life .... preparation, laun- 1 to them. :t dry and errands. Hourly coverage could be a is also offered with a two-hour mini child coming home from the hasp mum. "We wanted to complete the tal and mom has to go back to Come to Dediny Threadf at the 4 Corners in Delmar for package of services we offer, espe work," Bamoski stated. ciallytoseniors,"saidJeanBamoski, KingsWayNursing Home has . the one~of-a-kind quilt-- or basket, necklace, or sweater- director of marketing and public begun construction of a garden relationsforKingsWay.'Wealready room connecting two wings. It is just Perfect for yourone-of-a-kind person. had a nursing home, an assisted also bui)dinganumberofsubacute living facility, an adult social day care rooms. Both projects· shoull care, an independent living center be completed by April. Especially if it's you. and a child day care center. Since 'The subacute care rooms are ouropeninginSeptember,wehave for those who happen to leave tre serviced 60 clients." · hospital too early and still need nurs Bamoski continued, 'This is for ing care. It can be for a short-tem people who need assistance. Some br long-term stay," Bamoski saic. adventure in people need to be reminded to take "In general, you 1will see nursing their medication, while others may homes going this way if they wart need help with personal things like to be up-to-date and vital." 314 Delaware Avenue, The Four Cornerr, DelMar ... 518-418-1461______, ... PAGE 34-January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight 1 UPDATE 1998 Home sales increase in 1997 Local credit union looks to future By linda DeMattia which had a record- breaking month lit 1953, a credit union was employees and a subsidiary orga discounts at amusement parks. Blackman & DeStefano, now in in June. formed to serve NewYorkTele- nization,CAPCOMF'mancialSer Capital Communications, led by its 12th year in the town of '1tisacredittotheexperienceand phone employees. The primary vices, Inc. president and chief executive of Bethlehem, has something other expertise of our agents," Alston said. purposewastoprovideanaltema- Technological advances ficer Dennis Halpin, provides real estate companies can~ offer 'Theykoowthe Bethlehem market" live to traditional banking as an pushed Capital Communications memberstheconveniencetomain large company services with home Alston said he expects the coming employee benefit Each member FCU into the future as the credit tain all of their financial affairs townkoowledge.W!thsevenbranch year to be even. better than the last whojoinedhada"share,"orrather, union went online recently. Its under one roof. offices in the Capital District, 'Themarketisshowingsignsoffum. a "say" in how the credit union Website is www.capcomfcu.org. Today, a nationwide battle is Blackman & DeStefano is the larg operated. Numerous other changes have raging. Banks and banking trade est independent real estate busi That was 44 years ago. The occurred, all designed to help the associations have banded together ness in the area, and currently sells once-minute credit union, now credit union better serve its grow and brought suit in numerous more homes in the town .of We've got all the bells called Capital Communications ing membership. courts to attack the National Credit Bethlehem than any other. and whistles of a larger Federal Credit Union, has grown Capital CommunicationsFCU's Union Administration's authority "We've got all the bells and into a full-service financial institu- vast line of products and services to expand a credit union's field of whistles of a larger company - company ... lion owned by 37,700 members. are a change from traditional fi. membership. we're part of the largest relocation Bill Alston What began as a New York nancialinstitutions.Asamember These attacks brought about a netwmkin the country and we have Telephone (Bell Atlantic) em- owned institution, governed by a federal courtorderin October 1996 anaward-winningwebsite," said Bill ployee benefit is now a benefit volunteer board of directors, the which prevents federally-char Alston, manager of the Dehnar of ing up. More people are beginning shared by over 100 employer credit union does not have to tered credit unions from accept fice. ''Butreal estate in thisareais still the process oflookingfor a house groups and their family members. charge excessive fees. ing new employee groups outside asmalltownbusinessandwe'vegot going to open houses to see what is Membership is forlife, regard- Features such as low-cost their original field of membership. a sales staff who really koow the out there. Add that to the favorable less of a job change. or relocation. checking, low loan rates, high cer- Although the United States area. Everybody who works in this mortgagerates,andweanticipatethat The credit union's offices are tificate yields and free audio re Supreme Court heard the field of office has lived here a longtime." this will be a great year." The office locatedat18ComputerDriveEast sponse service prove that mem membership case in October 1997, The more than two dozen · represents four new construction inAlbany and 4 Century Hill Drive hers can take advantage of neces a decision isn't expected until early Blackman&DeStefanoagentshave sites; Glen Manor and Somerset in Latham. The Latham branch is sary services - without being this year. lived in Bethlehem an average of20 Woods in Bethlehem, Woodlands in equipped with two drive-through burdened by high fees. The field of membership issue years and have more than 12 years Guilderland and Devonshire Hills in lanes and an ATM lane where Afullspectrumofaccountsand is one that Capital Communica experience selling real estate. Re Slingerlands. members can make deposits and services are available, from sav tions is watching closely, and it's cent additions to the staff are sales Blackman & DeStefano is located perform other transactions. ings vehicles to certificates, from an example of the ways the credit associates Chuck Bassett and Sally in the heart of Delmar's commercial The 90s have marked record · mortgagestoautoloans,from!RAs union is fulfilling the promise of Izzard. districtinawhite Victorianhousewith progJ;ess at Capital Communica- to financial planning (provided by its motto, "Providing for today. All that experience resulted in signature blue shutters and a bright lions FCU. The credit union now' CAP COM Financial Services, Preparing for tomorrow." the bestyeareverforthe company, green doorat231 Delaware Ave. boasts $193 million in assets, 110 Inc.) and from youth programs to Weisheit Engine Works works for you Weisheit Engine Works was count retailers has effected department But we can service founded in 1985 by Bill and Rose Weisheit's business, but Weisheit equipment bought at almost 90 · Weisheit Weisheit Engine Works has risen to the challenge by mak percent of the places out there," is a full service power equipment ing the changes necessary to stay Weisheit explained. dealer, selling premium brands afloat in this age of huge home With small engines becoming oflawn and garden equipment. centers and. warehouse more complex every year, keep At Weisheit, you will find a superstores. ing current can be tough. Weisheit well-equipped service and parts Weisheit now sells fewer of the combats this by attending annual departmentwith over 16,000 parts premium pieces of equipment and service schools. 'The days cif the in stock. The staff includes two services many more of the less shadetreemechanicareover,"he highly trained small-engine me expensive mass merchant brands. said. chanics. He is an authorized servicing Weisheit and his staffworkhard Weishein has been in the dealer for MTD and Murray Power to keep up with technology and · power equipment business for Equipment, two of the largest provide an important service to over 27 years. In that time, he has manufacturers of mass merchant the community. After all, where seen a lot' of changes in technol power equipment in the U.S. · are you going to have your snow ogy, marKeting, service and com 'There are fewer servicing deal blower fixed after the next bliz- petition. In the past, small inde ers today compared to 10 years . zard? 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Most cars and light trucks Offer expires March 31, 1998 • COLLISION REPAIRS • DOMESTIC & FOREIGN • FREE ESTIMATES • EXPERT COLOR MATCHING FREE • ALL INSURANCE ESTIMATES HONORED New York State Inspection - lil1Jlillll with accompanying repair or maintenance ~!!:a• AutoCare B total of $150.00 or more. Please present coupon during write-up. Collision Center Offer expires March 31, 1998 We Use Quality NAPA Products 62 HANNAY LANE· GLENMONT, NY 12077 (Next to Bethlehem Auto Service) -· PAGE 3~ Sarfuarfl!1~199ll Go ott Samaritan ~,continues growth· Service and co'!v'!nience ··· G_ood ~Hom~ in De~ !n_~stive living, residents are outside the community for care," set Hunhes antiClans anart mans neanngthe completion ofsev· helped With tasks they can no longer Bonnan explained. :I· I' I'' ern! ambitious projects that will de- perform, such as cooking and clean- Alsointheworksislicensedhome By keeping business all in the - New York, Boston - to get liver ne~ and expanded setvioes to ing. It is less clinical tru:n a nursing health care, which will bring a new family, Hughes Opticians, is able what they want," Hughes said. areaTeSidents. home and more recreational and so- dimensionofsetvicetoarearesidents to offer eyewear at affordable 'Well, I have those things here Good Samaritan Homes offers cial. and iillow people to stay in their own prices. (frames by) Calvin Klein,Armani, three levels of care on one campus. 'Theassistivelivingfacilitystillhas homes longer. The 11-year-old shop at 411 Polo. The newest addition is a 67-bed someopeningsandwearelookingto ''Homehealthcarewillbeavailable Kenwood Ave. in Delmar is run "Another thing is that with the fill them," Bonnan said. toresidentsin Good Samaritan'slow- by Thomas Hughes and his son, addition ofthe (optometrist) that! Thenursinghome,alsolocatedon income senior housing and the Thomas Jr. Father and son both. have here, we're able to provide We had a 25-year-old campus, is nearing the final phase of assistive living facility very soon," focus on close personal attention · eye exams every day and on two building and added a its expansion and renovation. Bonnan said. to customers and keepingtrack of nights," he continued. "I don't new 40-bed wing that is 'Wehada25-year-old building and He expects that home health care the latest styles. think anyone else in town can do added anew 40-bed wingthatiscom- will be available to the community in Additionally, Hughes Opticians that. completely up-to-date in pletelyupiD more room, so1nethin more horsepower and mor more towing capacity. Carbs, Chocolates, Jewelrv, Blown Glass anb other SUBURBAN unique Valentine Gifts mabe Our #1 Flagship family-ori· anted 4 door SUV is voted · bv the region's finest artisans #1 intheclassforride,com fort, convenience, ease of ride, handling & towing. 8 passenger, . . Available in SLE or SLT Power Window & Locks groups. FLAGSHIP #1 -AVAILABLE MODELS- SLE • SLT - Rear Wheel and All Wheel Drives YUKON4DR. Mill Cottage 111 GMC Dealer In the Northeast! Our #1 Flagship Jr. is an other family oriented 4 '97 & '98 MODELS door SUV. The 4 door A Gallery of Fine Crafts Yukon is only 14" shorter 4.9% up to 48 months. in wheelbase length, and Rensselaerville, NY 12147 5.9% up to 60 months or it still has great ride, han FLAGSHIP JR. #2 dling, and trailer towing CASH REBATE See dealer for details capacity.- 518-797-5191 2702 Sixth Ave., open wednesday thru sunday 11 to 5 GINDRONS' Troy, N.Y.12181 TRUCK CENTER 274-7240 / Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 37 Plenty of new services At your service at AAA Hudson Valley By Peter Han"?n •A Website, www.aaa.com, With services ranging from where members can request travel travel advice to low-interest credit information that will arrive at their cards, AM Hudson Valley Inc. homes in approximately two or has redefined the role of auto three working days. clubs. In addition to traditional • An auto insurance program. services like towing and motel dis •Special cellular phones pro counts; AM Hudson Valley ex grammed with one-touch dialing panded in 1997 to include finan to AANs road service hotline and cial setvices and innovative new 911 emergency services. travel programs. •"Movease," a program to help ''We just finished our year at members coordinate permanent,· 93,000 members," president and long distance moves. chief executive officer Robert • A program thatfinds people to Seroka]r., said. "It would be great drive cars south for members who to hit 100,000 by the year 2000. · wantto fly to Florida for the winter. That's a personal goal." In addition to these new pro Seroka will get his wish if AM grams, AM Hudson Valley still Hudson Valley _continues to sat offers travelers checks, maps, trip isfy members the way it has in planning, discounts to movie the llicolle Monas!, manager, recent years. "On average for the aters and amusement parks and fives Wendy Herald and Mary Ellen Shunk provide the highest quality service at Cohoes Savings Bank's last 10 years, the club has grown 3 other entertainment venues.. loudonville branch in Kimberly Square, next to the Grand Union. Constance Pakatar percent," Seroka said, "which is a Seroka said more services are good, steady rate of growth." expected in 1998 that will be ''very That steady growth won beneficial" to members. Seroka's club the "Mostlmproved Basic membership in AM ALL CONVENIENTLY LOCATED UNDER ONE ROOF Renewal Rate" award in 1995. The Hudson Valley is $43 per year. award recognized that AAA CUMBERLAND FARMS PLAZA OPEN M-TH: 8:30-5 After completing one year of en 433-037 4 FAX 433-0375 FRIDAY: 8:30-1 Hudson Valley had the highest rollment, members may be en RT. 9W, GLENMONT customer satisfaction rate among titled to upgrade to AM-Plus for AANs 40 million membersnation an additional $21 annually. AM ally. "I was really proud of that," Plus members receive 100 miles Seroka said. of free towing, compared to three Some of the services that AM miles for Basic members. Hudson Valley added in 1997 are: Additionally, a membership in • Afullline offinancial programs AMHudson Valley connects driv including credit cards, refinancing ers to AM clubs and discounts ~ fieffekllg . COMIWAIZED LOGO and car 'loans. Seroka described across the United States and -~-~ AANsinterestratesas"someofthe Canai:ta. For more information, call REPRooucnoN most competitive around." 426-1000. V&HICLI:t WOOD LETTEIUNO PLASTIC MAGtETIC SIGN8 MI!TAL D•CALa ~~--(~9C~ 7-)------O{tfel 9{.ew Some.tmng Some.tldng 1 Contractors CONSIGNMENT & RESALE SHOP • Events I Outings • Golf Tournaments • Office I Store • Parking I Safety I Directional • Real Estate 1 Construction • Retail/ Commercial Delmar Auto Body ---- ~t~rfed ~« Now Accepting Registrations for Sept. 198 2-1/2 - 5 year olds 4 year olds- M/W/F 9:00- 11:30 or 12:30- 3:00 3 year olds- T/TH 9:00- 11:30 or 12:30- 3:00 4 year old- 5/day program offered Call for more information & class times: Nursery School- 435-1391 Laurie Jones: 489-4124 or Linda Hoyt: 452-3653 Best Deals of the Season on Lawn &Garden Tractors! "If Anyone Is Serious About Losing Weight, Keeping It OH And Having A Joyous Feeling Great. About Themselves -I Highly Recommend This Program As The Way To Do It." Savings Michael Ferrandino on all '97 Member &. Manager of Honest Weight Food Co-Op· Tractors in Stock. While Supplies Last. ~- Prices starting as low as Heidi Greenhouse, left, per&onal trainer and Judy Tore!, pwner . "Memberships must be paid In· run. $1s9goo Offer expires Feb. 2 t st. • Exercise Classes ·Full Gym . • Personal Training • Wellness Counseling • Senior Fitness • Massage Therapy • Support Groups • Nutritional Supplement '1~\1\,~~r Shop Consulting Fitness & Well ness Helping people get their life in shape!! 818 Central Avenue, Albany, NY· 459-6942 non~ tt"' ,,~.'"'"'"'" P:t~ =-~);'\C' Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 January 21, 1998 PAGE 39 Clare Bridge trademark: custom care ·'1997wasyear~f grti"'Jii Clare Bridge of Niskayuna is a and quickly modify care. dents decorate their suites with residence dedicated to providing Clare Bridge uses personalized personal mementos and favorite an ideal environment for individu- life Enrichm~nt Programs to help furnishings to stimulate memories .. forf!aii}·Care energy· _··· · als with memory impairments. residents enjoy new experiences while creating a comfortable and The physical environment at and participate in lifelong rituals. familiar surrounding. . . During i997, Main;Care energy expa~ded itsproductand Clare Bridge minimizes ------,----- Residentsareaidedby ·service lines to include propane fueling and heating service and confusionandmaximizes visual cues. Neighbor- equip!Oent installations. independence, without At Clare Bridge of Niskayuna, individu- hoods are color-coded . The new propane division co~plements the company's liquid the need for pharmaceu- and a memory box, filled · petroleum line of heating oils and motoring fuels. In addition, tical or physical re- als with memory impairments can age with photos and memen with deregulation in effect, Main-Care now markets natural gas to straints. Alternative Uv- With dignity While COntinuing tO enjoy tos,isplacedoutsideeach commercial and industrial users. ing Services, the propri- • 1 II" b f h · resident's bedroom. _;....______. , 1997was also a · etor of Clare Bridge, has meanmg,u IVeS as mem erS 0 t elf Clare Bridge was de- year of expansion been serving residents families and our community. signed with an interior These additions permitted for Main-Care En withAlzheimer'sdisease walking circuit, and gar- Main~Care to increase bulk ergy, with_ the ac anddementiasince 1981. den areas allow residents quisitions of Clare Bridge residents and their These programs improve the to explore safelywith<;>ut becoming fuel storage capacity, add Chatham Fuel families take comfort in knowing self-esteem of residents by nur overwhelmed. Community rooms experienced delivery and Company and Ex' that personal care assistance, turing independence and self-help are designed like rooms in a single · service personnel,. and offer press Gas & Oil. mealtime assistance and medica skills. Continuing to feel useful fumily home, with living rooms, din These additions tion monitoring are provided by a and purposeful allows residents to ing rooms, family rooms, dens, of more programs and services to permitted Main- well-trained, professional staff. stay connected to life experiences fices and a variety of activity rooms. benefittheir customers. . ·Care to increase Staff members assist residents and helps them age with dignity. AI Clare Bridge, individuals can bulk fuel storage with all of their daily needs, which The suites and common areas age with dignity while continuing capacity, add expe helps them identify physical and at Clare Bridge create a reassur to enjoymeaningfullives. To learn rienced delivery and service personnel, and offer more programs emotional changes in residents ing and secure environment Resi- more, call (518) 782-7381. . and services to benefit their customers. For example, customers desiring one-stop fueling and servic ing for dual fuel use can benefit from Main-Care's 24-hour staff ing, experienced personnel, servicing agreements and conve- nient, multi-fuel budget payment plans. · One example of a popular program is Main-Care's exclusive 24-Hour Watchman Heating System Monitoring. A small trans mitter is installed in the home with sensors to monitor the temperature and heating system. If a problem is detected, the . monitoring systein automatically notifies Main-Care technicians, · who react quickly to provide emergency services. · The Terrace at Biwerwyck will add a newly Main-Care Energy, an employee-owned company, has offices in Albany, Catskill, Chatham, Windham, Roxbury and Greenwich designed living option to Beverwyck's distinc and divisions include Commercial Services, Natural gas, Propane tive retirement lifestyle for those who desire ··'. Gas and Environmental Services. · a more extensive level of service. For more information;please call436-9704. · This exciting addition is expected to premier near the end of 1998, ~he;, The Terrace will open for occupancy. ~,:------To learn more NOW, please call Complete and send to: The Terrace at Beverwyck I BePerwyek, 40 Autumn Drive, 1 Slingerlands, N,YJ2159 (518) 482-8774. 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But Not Used Up. · Illonday • Saturday 10 am • 9 pm • Sunday 11 am • 5 pm "£ocaf Peopfe Serving £ocaf Peopfefor 391)"ears" Peter Harris Plaza, 952 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham,- NY 12110 (Route 7, just 2 miles west of the Northway) Glenmont 465-3861 So. Bethlehem 767-9056 518-785-6587 PAGE 40 January 21, 1998 Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly • The Spotlight I UPDATE 1998 Get a Great Deal Plus ... ·$1 ,500 Cash Back or 2.4°/o APR* Financing * 24 Month term With approved credit thru M.A. C. Offer expires 2/14/98. WINTER WIPER. NYS SAFETY/EMISSIONS (Reg. $14.00) BLADE SPECIALS 1 INSPECTION $9.95 $9.99 ea. :- ___ New price effective_:!/1 /98 for ~l~ars over _g_yrs:_9ld. __ _ ------1 COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE 25°/o OFF ALL MAZDA : . $39.95 (Reg.$59.oo) 1 AND SAAB ACCESSORIES ~----SERVICE---- ...... iiiJiiiiiiiiiii 1 ______;______j BONUS COUPON SAAB Mufflers or Shocks and : VALUE- ON PURCHASE OF 1 MAZDA Mufflers are warranted for the 1$ 5.00- $25.00 to $49.99 -~- life of the car (parts and labor) :$ 10.00-$5o.oo to $99.99 when · hase one~ 1 $20.00-$100.00 or more ~ C> ::1:= "' "':s .... "'l CARl! SERVICES 11M{ business. Free estimates. Refer heat Own it tor $899/mo~th Ext to $2900 per week. Thinking of newspapers, available from the I ences. Call Rose 439·0350. New York Press Association for l!WRiil\i:ESTATE FOR SAI.Ii& I 545. ·Excellent Feura Bush 3 bed- buying? Call for free guide. 1- DELMAR MOM LOOKING to only $35. Send check or money CLEANING DONE THE WAY room. Quiet area. 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