May 11, 1988 , Vol. XXXII, No. 21 • • The weekly newspaper serving the towns of I Bethlehem and New Scotland

NEW SCOTLAND , Dangerous 9 W: whereto turn? Safety of aquifer By Mark Stuart Chatham, is listed in critical condition at Albany Medical Center HospitaL She has been About five ,hundred feet north of the scene of charged with reckless driving and failure to the accident that claimed the lifeof a 41·year·old debated area minister stands a "No V·turn" sign. It's keep right. there for southbound motorists coming out of On Monday, Bethlehem Supervisor J. Robert the Delmar Bypass - motorists like the 20·year· Hendricks contacted state Assemblyman John old woman who was involved in last Tuesday's Faso concerning the V·turn issue as well as By Patricia Mitchell accident that took the life of the Rev. Gerald several other traffic problems along the Debate over the effect of gravel Metcalf of Bethlehem. roadway. Hendricks said he plans to meet with mining - and even of residential Faso and state Department of Transportation Although no official report has recognized it development - on the potential officials, but was unable to give any specific.date as a problem, and police are still investigating groundwater supply at Tall for that meeting. Faso said he and Hendricks the accident; it appears that the town of Timbers continues as town have "decided to press DOT" for answers. Bethlehem is now ready to add the V·turn issue officials weigh a proposal that to its list of potential hazards along the stretch An observer looking fur such U·turn would settle New Scotland's of Rt. 9W between Fuera Bush Road and the violations by southbound motorists noticed Rt. 9W going south provides lawsuit with miners William M. Bypass. several such incidents along the roadway last no access to vehicles going· Larned and Sons. Sunday and Thursday at different times of the . An eyewitness to the accident speculated that to the PIA or Niagara The New Scotland Town Board ·day. One incident involved two Department of Mohawk buildings. Last has received letters from officials the accident may have been caused by an Transportation trucks. One of the trucks made attempted V·turn. However, no official week's accident apparently in the 'county Department of a V·turn, the other made a three·point turn, confirmation on the cause of the accident has involved an attempted V­ Health and the state Department right at the intersection where the "No V·turn" been given by Bethlehem police, who are still turn further south, at the of Health that raise new concern investigating the incident. Ann Anita, 20, of • (Turn to Page 3) Mauro building. Spotlight map over the gravel mine on the west side of Hilton Rd. on the former Tall Timbers Country Club. Wells in the 27·acre mine area have been identified as the Church mourns its builder-pastor possible source for a water district that would supply a 430· unit development proposed by the By Mark Stuart carry out the mission he had area. Metcalf is survived by his Galesi Group, as well as other wife Gala (Morris) Metcalf, and nearby residential areas. The news came hard and begun. three children: Sarah, Justin fast to most of the members of However, New Scotland officials The 41·year·old Metcalf was and Jonathon. But he leaves the Solid Rock Church in also received a S letter after killed while on his way to the behind a much larger family in Wednesday's town board meeting Glenmont last Tuesday morn· church to perform a funeraL ing. Word had come· that the congregation of a church he from Environmental Hydrogeology He was pronounced dead at helped form and nurture into Corp. of Clifton Park, the Pastor Gerald M. Metcalf was Albany Medical Center HospitaL killed in a head·on collision the 300·member Solid Rock hydrogeologists for the Galesi Church. project, that said the mining will while on his way to the church, . Metcalf was born in Win· less than a mile away. Services were held Friday have no impact on present chester, Tennessee, and was a groundwater conditions. As stinging as news like that 1967 graduate of Apostolic for the pastor. It was reported . may seem, church members Bible Institute of St. Paul, that over 700 people attended . Because of the letters, one • say they have been drawn Minn. He served as assistant Crista Besson is a trustee of councilman, John Sgarlata, is together by Rev. Metcalfs pastor at two Illinois churches questioning how the board can death, more determined to before moving to the Albany (Turn to Page 21) Rev. Gerald M. Metcalf consider settling its lawsuit and risk a potenti, vater supply. The letters from the health departments were discussed at Wednesday's New Scotland Town Board meeting. They will be When the library began in 1913 taken into account as town board members decide on a proposal By Allison Bennett become a necessary part of many from Town Attorney Fred Riester households throughout the years. that would settle the town's When the ladies of the Delmar It is published now by a Progress Club determined to litigation against Larned and committee from the First Vnited Sons, which plans to continue begin a lending library, Delmar Methodist Church of Delmar. was merely a hamlet situated on gravel mining 27 acres on the However, it had its beginning in country club land. the old Delaware Turnpike, about 1913 when the first directory was three miles from Albany. At that published by a committee of ladies If the town allows the mine to time lhe little settlement had a from the Delmar Progress Club. continue, Larned and Sons would population of about 900, which The proceeds from were to be pay the town $150,000 that will be shortly thereafter began a very used for the benefit of the Delmar used to create a water district for rapid increase, partly due to the the Orchard Park area. Galesi Delaware and Hudson Railroad Group officials have offered to runnin!: through the center o!'the A special section include Orchard Park in a water • village and linking it so easily to The first Delmar library building, constructed in 1917 on the on the Bethlehem district for their development. . Albany. The mass use of· the corner of Adams Street and Hawthorne Avenue on what was Other terms would require that automobile a few years later then open land. The building ~as enlarged in 1954 and this Public Library's the mine would be sent back tothe determined completely the sub· section became the adult reading room. The building 75th anniversary planning board for consideration urban character that the town currently houses the Bethlehem Central School District's of a special use permit that would was to take on. Even though Educational Services Center. celebration begins allow it to continue. The planning Delmar was a small rural village on Pa/!e23 board will be considering the in 1913, there were women of mine under the terms of the vision living here with aesthetic Delmar Progress Club at a school building at Kenwood Ave. Free Library. Review of the first zoning ordinance that existed tastes. These women wanted to meeting held at the home of Mrs. and Adams St., which is now the Ira Boynton. A constitution was Masonic Temple. An entry in the directory reveals that the majority before September 1986 when the provide their local community of ·the 918 persons living in town board rescinded the special with something of value that adopted. One of the purposes of diary of Belle Salisbury of Delmar at that time resided on use of mining in the two zones would be a benefit over a lo~g the association was to maintain a Delmar, written on April 4, 1914. rcading room and a circulating states: "An unusually severe, cold Kenwood or Delaware Aves. where the mine is located. period of time. The library idea Borthwick and Hudson Aves., and was proposed by Mrs. Frank library, free for public use to the winter, most snow since 1888. I The planning board rejected Grove aoo Adams Sts. accounted . the miners' special use permit in Sharpe. inhabitants of School District 13. have read quite a lot this winter, for a few more residents. December, 1986, based on the The library opened for the first books from the Delmar Free On May 14, 1913 the Delmar Library enjoyed very much." Scattered groups lived on Elm and town board's actions. Free Library Association was time on August 16, 1913, in one (Turn to Page 27) (Turn to Page 11) organized by members of the room on the second floor of the The Tri· Village Directory has .,

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PAGE 2 - May 11, 1988 - The Spollight Be budget passes easily, Lenhardt, Collins' win

By Mark Stuart Voters in the Bethlehem Central School district have approved a $22.5 million budget for 1988·89, 2,011·1,144, and William F. Collins and Lynne L. Lenhardt have won three·year terms on the school board. The 3,049 voters who turned Winners of the Bethlehem Rotary Club's 1988 Essay Contest out were an increase of 856 over from Bethlehem Middle School are, from left, standing, Adah last year's light vote, which Korenblum, Robert Evans, Naomi Shoss, Staci Havlik, Superintendent Leslie Loomis Rotary member Bill Blackmore and Principal Fred Burdick. called "a very positive sign." Seated are Josh Drew, Mike Breslin, Wayne 'Joy, Karen "I'm particularly pleased by the Kerness and Regina Crisafulli. Missing from the photo is margin of positive votes on the Katie Carazza. The theme of this year's contest was "Drugs: budget," Loomis said. "The You can say no." Tom Knight nature of the vote indicates that community, such as teachers, the community is committed to, "The people have spoken," he and involved in, the pursuit of said. When asked about future parents, students, in order to resolve the serious question of excellence in education in campaigns, he replied with a space facing the board." Bethlehem. " Lynne Lenhardt question: "Maybe someday?" The budget called for a 8.94 Collins said he is anxious to In approving the change for "at percent increase over the current commit his attention to the four large" rather than "specific seat" excellent choice had been made reports due from the board's elections for the school board, budget. For Bethlehem residents, Lenhardt defeated incumbent (for superintendent)." it will result in a tax rate change Charles "Bud" Reeves, who had Communications, Teacher Recog· Lenhardt commented "the com· of 6.39 percent ($180.58 per $1,000 often cast the only negative vote Collins said the large number of nition and Student Demographic munity has shown they are of assessed valuation to $192.12 on budget issues, 1,727 to 1,434. voters was a "due to a lot of task forces and the Enrollment· resoundingly in favor" of the new per $1,000). For New Scotland In a four-way race, Collins, an enthusiasm" and their "interest and Facilities Committee, which election process. She said she residents, the budget will result attorney, received 853 votes to 794 in a positive campaign," will give its report to' the board feels it gives the voter the best in a .37 percent decrease in tax for Lawrence R. Faulkner, 687 for Lenhardt and Reeves both May 18. opportunity to select the best rates to $274.41 per $1,000 .. Marcia Roth and' 679 for Gregory called the race a "clean, positive Lenhardt said she is looking candidates. Voters also approved a propo· Maher. campaign," and Lenhardt forward to helping resolve the "I think it will help; candidates sition to purchase seven new Lehhardt and Collins also said termed the race "Iow·keyed." space problem now being faced by will still have to run on their school buses at a cost of they felt the community reacted Reeves said-he plans to remain the district, but moreover, said record, but now the candidates $347,700,2,134 to 955, and a in a positive manner. "'I th.ink the active in community volunteer she wishes to '!maintain openness must run on a moreequa) basis," proposition to change the board budget was presented well," programs, but will not maintain with all segments of .-J!1~ . she said. Lenhardt said. "I think the large "a high profile." Reeves retired election procedure to an "at Collins also agreed that the new amount of voters showed support from the New York Telephone large" election rather than for a Writers read procedure will make "an improve· for the new superintendent, Mr. Company four years ago and now specific seat on the board, The Bethlehem Public Library ment," 2,045·865. Loomis, and that (they believe) an plans to do some travelling. has invited two contemporary "On the balance, it gives an women writers to read from their opportunity for voters to choose work. Janis Eidus, author of in order of qualifications," he o The danger on Rt. 9 W . Faithful Rebecca, will read and said. discuss creative writing on May (From Page 1) "The whole design has been a Recently, Mauro put piles of 19 at 7:30 p.m. Kay Zolezzi honored problem for years," Hendricks dirt about four feet high in the sign is posted. On May 26, Harriet Brown, a Kay Zolezzi of Delmar was ·said. Motorists heading south on front lot of the property to cut contemporary poet, will combine presented with a volunteer award The town is planning a multi· Rt. 9W who want to go to the PIA down on the number of U·turns a reading and slide show at 7:30 at the recent Hudson Valley Girl faceted study of traffic issues Insurance building, Niagara· being made there. He said he p.m. For information call 439· Scout Council awards banquet. along the strip, which is zoned Mohawk building or Heluva Good thinks Anito didn't see the dirt 9314. commercial but mostly undevel· Cheese building, which are only piles until the last second, which oped. The study, which the town accessible from the northbound may have caused her to veer back expects to receive bids on in a few lane of the bypass, must proceed into the lineof northbound traffic. weeks, will make recommendations to the Petrol gas station or Magee Amid concerns over commercial for developing the area through Drive to turn around since no U· growth, the state Department of identification of regional growth turns are allowed at the bypass. Transportation has received letters BEDDING PLANTS trends and analysis of existing The accident that took place of concern over lowering the conditions, such as traffic, visual last week occurred in front of the speed limit from Richard Silber, and VEGETABLES and natural characteristics. A former WROW building, which is who owns a model railroad shop -We grow all our Bedding Plants and study has been made by the owned by Tony Mauro. along the Rt. 9W strip, and Faso. Ve,gella~i9s:::--1 Syracuse·based Planning/Environ' In a letter to DOT dated Feb. 8, Large Se/ec;tion of Vegetables and flowers mental Research Consultants Mauro, who witnessed the Flowering Hanging Baskets: accident, said that the Anito Faso stated, "it has been brought (PERC) to determine the scope of to my attention ... that the speed olmpatiensoBegoniaoLobeliaolvyoGeraniumoFushsia the Rt. 9W commercial corridor vehicle turned into his lot in front of the Metcalf vehicle. Suddenly, limit on Route 9·W may be too study. high in certain areas for safe her car veered back into the (in bud and bloom) Hendricks said the plans that northbound lane hitting the travelling." The ·Ietter was EXBURV AZALEA 200/ 3 colors, 3-4',. well branched, hardy save / ( establish the scope of the study, Metcalf vehicle head·on, he said. addressed to Joseph Kelly of the have already been sent out and do According to Mauro, the Metcalf Traffic and Safety Division. Bill Flamingo Bright Peachy Keen not deal with the problems of U· vehicle was travelling about 35 Logan, of the Traffic and Safety - Pure Pink- Orange / ~Light Pink- turns at the bypass intersection. m.p.h. and Anito's vehicle was Division, said his department has Now Now Now He said he will try to include the received only letters expressing travelling about five m.p.h. The 16 16 76 U·turn issue in the study "if it is posted speed limit is 45 mph. concerns about the speed issue $27 .-$a-3:95' $27 ....$36:95'$24 possible." and not about U-turns. "The speed problem is an enforcement issue," Logan said, pointing out that motorists who disregard the current 45 mph ODODENDR Voorheesville, ReS limit would probably disregard a lower limit also. -NOVA ZEMBLA red flowers j33:95 are voting today Faso acknowledged that the DOT is "besieged" by groups i REG. from all over the state. to change GERANIUMS Voorheesville School District residents will decide today, speed limits and that they 'are Wednesday, on a $7.8 million school budget, which is a nine often "reluctant" to do so, but percent increase over last year's budget. Incumbent Steve said, "a good case can be made Schreiber is running unopposed for another term. here." Meanwhile, residents in the Ravena·Coeymans·Selkirk Faso said he will include School District will be voting on a $1.4 million dollar budget and several problems in his meeting selecting three new school board members. Running unopposed with DOT officials, including a for the three board seats are Dr. Maurice Satin of Selkirk, Linda traffic light at the Glenmont Bruno of Ravena and Sarah Hafensteiner of Selkirk. All seats are School, and "conditional" problems for three· year terms. regarding traffic exiting and Voorheesville district residents may vote at the high school entering businesses and the from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Glenmont Post Office along the roadway. RCS residents may vote from 1 to 9 p.m. at the senior high school. "I want to get at all of these issues and get an explanation," Faso said. The Spotlight - May 11. 1988 - PAGE 3 Support where it's due Rt. 9Waccidents An increase of more than one· third in the total of Bethlehem Central School District 'should't happen' voters who turned out for last week's EdiTORiAL Editor, The Spotlight: voting strongly indicates that active interest in schooVlibrary affaIrs is alive The automobile accident that kill the Rev. Gerald Metcalf, a Vox Pop and well here. Down the road will most likely be approval of a bond issue for that construction. resident of Glenmont, is tragic; Worth noting, perhaps, that the largest what makes it worse, is that the where accidents have occurred on "yes" vote went to the Bethlehem Public Also noteworthy is the 70 percent accident should not have happened. a regular basis? Library budget (77 percent). And a approval for the amendment that will put That it did is something residents 4. Why was permission given to commendable 63 percent voted for the all voting for board seats on an at·large of Glenmont have warned state Farm Family to build an addition school district budget despite the tax rate basis. Hereafter, members will take office and town officials about for when, at about 4:30 each increase it will mean in most of the district. with clear majority support, contrasted to months: that Rt. 9W in Glenmont afternoon, it is like Russian The majority obviously saw'as legitimate this year's 28 percent plurality received by is a time bomb waiting to explode. roulette for the employees trying the level of funding that the budget one winning candidate. About four weeks ago, after to make left turns onto 9W? projected. The hard work and hard look by To both the new board members we offer . Assemblyman Faso assisted me 5. Why is the speed limit on 9W the school board and a large number of congratulations with the confident expecta· in trying to get the state still 45 m.p.h., given the number Transportation Department to citizens paid off, at least in this respect. tion that they will serve well indeed. of class 8 trucks that use the road reduce the speed limit from 45 and the traffic density? Superintendent Leslie Loomis, alo'ng with And residents of the Voorheesville and m.p.h., I wrote to DOT, saying the board, deserve further support as they Ravena·Coeymans·Selkirk school districts 6. Why is there no' speed "Please do not wait for more reduction and blinking lights work away at the problems inherent in could take a cue from the activist sentiment accidents to happen before doing when the Glenmont Elementary increased enroll,ment projections and -the in Bethlehem Central, and turn out to vote something." I received no response. School is in session? resulting need for additional faciliti~". today in decisive numbers. Now, one of our neighbors is dead and it is time that we, the 7. Why is no police protection residents of Glenmont who have given at the school when a craft to drive 9W every day, make sure fair is on, and cars are parked on Our invaluable resource that the public officials and both sides of the road? A variation on the old question, "If you has moved imaginatively and aggres. '''ely bureaucrats who have buried 8. Why hasn't the Bethlehem were marooned on a desert island, what to enlarge the functions and magnify tile their heads in the sand DO Town Board taken a forceful position with DOT about the book(s) would you choose to have on hand?" benefits. something. We have a right to know the answers to these speed limit and the lack of could go this way: Today's Spotlight has a special section questions from those who bear protective devices at the school? "If you were deprived, in that way, of all devoted'to the library. Some of the citizens' the respOnsibility: We are entitled to have these institutional services except one, what comments that are quoted there are worth Questions answered. We are would you want to have available?" underscoring here: 1. Why have illegal U turns entitled to know who made the Our guess is that an overwhelming "My visits to the library lift my spirits been permitted on Rt. 9W just decisions and who is responsible preponderance of people - given time to and energize my mind. For me, the south of the Delmar Bypass, to do what has to be done. It was think it over - would vote to retain the Bethlehem Public Library is the heart of the where the accident occurred, only because of fate. that any of us advantages of their public library. community." because there is no access from who preceded the Rev. Metcalf southbound 9W to the PIA office northbound on 9W in the minutes For three·quarters of a century (since the "It is a splendid institution, filled with building? before the accident were spared. second month of Woodrow Wilson's splendid books and a thoughful, attentive 2. Who approved the PIA Who will be next if nothing is presidency), area residents have gladly staff." building without such access? done? Doesn't anyone give a· been seizing the advantages in the damn? "1 sometimes escape the havoc of our 3. Why was the Glenmont Post Bethlehem Public Library. Think of how house and head to the library to' get' some Office site approved in a gully at Richard Silber many books have circulated during that quiet studying done. On my way out, I the bottom of two blind hills, Glenmont time; the annual total now approaches a glance into the children's room with a sense half·million. ot envy. Somehow, I always expect to find So the library's board and staff, newly myself there." . An election forum ratified by the customary strong support "The library is the best, the very best, thing for its budget received in last week's voting, our great town otBetl1lehem has going for it." Editor, The Spotlight: are' justifiably proud as arrangements are That last comment unquestionably is at I would like to thank everyone More letters, pages completed for the anniversary observance least as valid today as ever in the past 75 who worked on my campaign for 6&7 this weekend. years. Bethlehem Public Library can be election to the school board. active in campaigning and who' The term "multi·media" well could be counted as high among the town's many Although I was not elected, we were literally organizing as we applied to the library's services today, as assets. And we owe a great debt to many made an impressive showing for went. The most important well be evident in numerous aspects of the people, of the past and of the present, who people wh9 had never before been (Turn to page 6) celebration. Technological advances and have made it so. the public's expectations have expanded As the 1988·89 budget message expressed vox POP is The Spotlight's public/arum. We print alliellers from the need far beyond what the library's 19 it, the library "has grown into one of the readers on matters 0/ local interest. Writers are encouraged /0 keep Iheir founders could have had in mind. And the finest libraries of its kind in the country, lellers as brie/as possible, and lellers will be edited/orgood taste, fairness and accuracy as well as/or length. No leller will be substantially changed dedicated staff, under the board's direction, thanks to a caring community." or cut without consultation between the editor and the writer. Leiters should be typed and double spaced i/ possible. The deadline for all In the right direction letwrs is 5 p. m. 0/ the Friday be/ore the Wednesday 0/ publication. All leiters must be signed and must include a telephone number where the writer can be In two issues this spring (April 20 and for caution in the manner in which patients reached. With satisfactory reason, letter wn"lers may request that their names 27), The Spotlight published authoritative are received in the community. be withheld. "Point of View" articles written by a local Now the significance of The Spollight '5 physician who has ·had experience with articles is being underscored by action of AIDS patients since the very first cases the U.S. Government, in spreading Publisher - Richard Ahlstrom were found. information that closely parallels our Editor - Thomas S. McPheeters The physician clarified numerous points special articles. The ul'!precedented mailing Editorial Page Editor - Dan Dutton

vital to public understanding of the facts of of detailed educational matter to every Secretary - Mary A. Ahlstrom 4' AIDS. The articles refuted certain household is an act that, though overdue, is misapprehensions while einphasizing the another forward step toward intelligent, Adl'ertising Manager - Glenn Vadney need for better education on the subject and appropriate response to AIDS by the public. Sales Represenlalil'es - Lance Walley, Teresa Lawlor Managing Editor - Patricia Mitchell Editorial- Allison Bennett, Theresa Bohear, Cheryl Clary, Bill Cote, Patricia Dumas, Isabel Glasteller, Susan Gordon, Renee Humer, Jim Nehring. Sal Our national shrub Prividera Jr.• Lyn Stapf, Mark Stuart. David Vigoda, Ruth Fein WalJens Contributors - Linda Arme Burtis, David Chambers, R.Il. Davis, Tom Knight, Somehow, they never lose their zest for Forsythia graces the American landscape Lorraine C. Smith. Ann Treadway amazing and delighting us, those extrav· so completely that we could almost declare lIigh School Correspondents - John Belliz:ri m, Debbie Cousins, Josh Curley, agantly profuse shrubs that honor the 18th it to be the national shrub. But actually it's a Lisa 0' Ambrosi, Bill Dixon. Randi Fraiman, Matt IIIadun. Sarah Scott, century botanist William Forsyth. native of Aisa, and Mr. Forsyth, the Steve Smith, Jacqui Steadman, Curt VanDerzee,· Kim VanDerzee So eager are they to burst out in that botanist whose name it bears, was gardener Production Manager - Vincent Potenza brilliant glory that they can't wait to leaf; at Kensington for George III. Assistant Production Manager - Teresa Westervelt the gaudy blossoms arrive first. And a good "Golden bells," as it understandably is Production - Linda Bimbach, John Brent, Arlene Bruno, Aileen Burke, thing it is, too, because if we didn't have sometimes called, is as hardy as it is Bookkeeper - Janet Houck forsythia could we make it through until beautiful, and as easily grown as its o~n The Spotlight (USPS 396-(30) u publiskd cach WcdDc8day by NU'Icraphica ofDcImar,Inc...115 Adams less exuberant blossoms assure us that, yes, early enthusiasm suggests. A reminder, SL, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Sc~ dUll postage paid at DclIIW", N.Y. and at additiaW mailin, offiocs. PaslmtJ$tu·: JCnd addrcilS dw1&'=' to The 5]'01Ug1l1, P.O. Dalt 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. spring truly is here and isn't merely a flirt's though: when those bells have dropped, it's SUbJCTiptiOllllltcs: A1b:my County. one ycar $17.00. two)'CMs $34.00; ct.,whcrc one ycu $20.00, tlucc years $40.00 . promise. time to prune. Enjoy while you can! (518) 439-4949 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 n.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.

PAGE 4 - May 11, 1988 - The Spotlight . ~OUR OpiNioN MATTERS

UNCLE DUDLEY At bat for all of us A friend goes on ahead Robert}. heelnan, a resident of Delmar, is executive director of the Committee on Open Government in the Department of State, What can you write about the well -mean t poki ngs and proddi ngs with which he has bee.n associated since its/ormation in 1974. death of a dear friend? At our and caresses. His patience was By Robert J. Freeman part of a soft and gentle nature. house. we lost such a friend, Unlike the residents of any , companion and integral When we first saw him, at the age of six weeks, he literally was a other state, the people of New D· FV· member of the family - within York have a leverage in their rOINT 0 lEW the past fortnighl. (It's a loss ball of fluff that could inspire "The Doggie in the Window." relations with their governments that's not easy to write about, and which is, after 14 years' experience, turning out to be a very perhaps that's why I'm making so In his best moments, Tigger substantial benefit. many errors as I type this.) was the picture of jauntiness as he marched down a streel. His In the important area of freedom of information, two states The friend in question went by have quasi-judicial bodies. None has an advisory committee such the name of Tigger, and he lived to vanity came to the fore when he as ours. be the equivalent of about 115 saw a pedestrian approaching; years old. Around the house, he he'd hall and wait for that Effective access to governmental records is a concept almost was sometimes caBed "the individual to come nearer, the completely new to our time. And in practice here it has proven world's oldest puppy," for puppy­ better to admire him. And he was itself a useful tool not merely for the press (with whose interests like he remained in many spoiled, especially with a gourmet . "freedom of information" is most often associated) but for the respects, including his very diet. Calf's liver, particularly. citizenry at large. By a ratioofthree toone, the public's inquiries diminutive dimensions. He ended small figure in black with a Meticulous to a fault, he headed to the committee exceed those of reporters. up at only some eight pounds, a bulging pair of all-too-familiar for a remote edge of "his" I believe it is reasonable to assume, further, that the public mere shadow of his once-chubby shopping bags. A cloth was pulled property on his outings. And very benefits in another, more subtle, manner: the existence of the self. Tigger was a Shih-tzu, a so­ low over much of her face, but as I private about it. law's broad provisions has put all governmental employees (with called "toy" breed, one of the passed by I could discern the same Along with his foolhardy small exception) on notice that their conduct in office is subject Chinese lion dogs who protected dreamily hopeless expression, courage among other dogs, he was to review at any time. Human nature argues that this fact the emperor from assasins' on­ dreadful in its sad portent, that brave in other ways. At times he provides a built·in restraint on abuse. slaughts by nestling in his large­ we could see in Tigger's eyes in had to accept a lonely life. He Some public employees have objected that this also is an sleeved robes. (Maybe even Pu his last days_ Yes, I am aware of survived operations, a bad back improper infringement on their privacy. Contrariwise, I believe Yi?) the questionable suitability of (temporarily), horrid flea allergies that the oath of office ought to include an acknowledgement Tigger, a beautiful blonde (a writing this particular column and their remedies, a nasty along this line: "I recognize that I hereby relinquish some kind of light apricot shade) with a when there's so much that could tumble of several feet straight elements of my privacy." We public employees have less privacy handsome face, piercing black be said about the human down, and of course the customary because, we must be accountable for our acts more than are eyes, and a proudly carried condition ... cataract and loss of some hearing. people in private employment, on any matter that is relevant to upswept tail, retained some of the What are the factors, do you One of those highly advertised our duties. True, there may be an "invasion" of privacy, but tactics bred into his lineage_ suppose, that make possible such magical "flea collars" nearly such intrusion is by no means unwarranted. killed him_ (He was, by the way, Perhaps he had no idea of his bonding between human beings Two exceptions exist to the general application of the Freedom actual size_ In any event, he was and others in the animal not at all like Winnie-the-Pooh's of Information Law. The statute is applicable to all agencies Tigger, for whom he was rather ever a fierce and unremitting kingdom? Some will ascribe it toa except for the courts and the State Legislature. As the law protector of the. two most· lonely selfishness by the humans inanely named.) applies to "agencies," i.e., state and local government, it requires important humans in his sheltered and a selfish dependence by the Tigger "went on ahead," as we that all records be disclosed, with certain narrow exemptions. life. At the approach of another dog. I don't believe that's an say, peacefully in his sleep - alone. The exception in the first instance, for the courts, is for good canine. be it shepherd or setter or adequate explanation. There is, reason. In the case of the Legislature, only certain types of 51. Bernard, Tigger was all bristle truly enough, a mutual dependence I feel remorse about that, because I had expected to hold him as information must in fact be available for scrutiny. Therefore, if a and growl and snarl if he deemed with its roots in need, but that is state agency rents office space, the lease is subject to inspection. either of his two people would be far from enough to warrant the darkness closed in. lance read somewhere (and this, if true as I But if a legislative body rents an office, the lease·is not open to imperiled_ And if he was being exchange of trust and affection inspection under the Freedom of Information Law. held, the close approach of a third and emotion. And the bond is all imagine that it is, can be person was met, too, with a low­ too uJliversal to be dismissed as important to others bonded with In its last annual report, the Committee on Open Government throated warning. unhealthy sentimentalizing. We their cat or dog or horse) that recommended that the Freedom of Information Law be amended those animals, having no sense of to apply to the Legislature in a manner similar to its application I recognize the vainglorious found the total experience enriching to our owri lives, replete with the future, do not confront the to the rest of government. I believe that making the Legislature danger in excessive sentiment approach of death with fear or equally subject to the provisions that govern other agencies about a dog and his passing, when insights that we wouldn't have found otherwise and which we anguish. Let us hope so. would enhance the reputation, credibility, and ~ffectiveness of so many people are plagued by the State Legislature. very real problems and life­ wouldn't choose to have missed, An azalea blossoms_ Forget-me­ threatening risks, and tragedies. Despite his militancy when nots lend their message. A In the near future, a "blue ribbon,fbooy chaired by former This hazard of mawkishness was danger was near, Tigger was cardinal unexpectedly comes by Governor Malcolm Wilson will present its report on proposals to brought home to mejust the other basically tolerant by disposition. to bring his song. And in the near­ amend the existing law. I recommended, in testimony to that day: On one of those Lark Street He happily permitted youngsters distance, the mourning dove's commission, thai the principle of accountability be broadly cement benches was huddled a to play around him, with their call. applied to the Legislature and its staff. It is important to stress that local governments, such as town CONSTANT READER boards, are subject to the law's requirements, and for the most part the law has worked reasonably well there. My advice to local government officials, when they face a dilemma about What to read, What to read? whether or not to make certain data public, is that their "gut reaction is probably right." If a critical governmental process will not be impaired oran individual significantly hurt by release For sure, you've had the etc., have so thoughtfully spread· People last September, or Newsweek of the information, there is likely no basis for withholding it. unfortunate experience of being out there. in early December. The Committee on Open Government has responsibility, put on hold in a waiting room. Their thoughfulness will make But, given the factor of And have researched the available additionally, under the Open Meetings Law and the Personal it possible for you to catch up on busyness of the doctor (how far Privacy Protection Law. The public's stake in the effective reading matter that the physicians, those articles that appeared in the he's running behind his appoint­ dentists, podiatrists, veterinarians, operation of these (particularly as to open meetings) is National Geographic in 1984, or ment with you) multiplied by the considerable. And citizens' interest and involvement is evident yawn factor in the outdated and from the growing volume of inquiries we receive for formal and bland literature that's available, informal opinions on all three laws. A subsequent article will Berry's World the level of actual reading sinks as seek to shed light on the major and continuing questions about the boredom/despair rises by the how to make public meetings appropriately open. passing minutes (hours?) in lady whom he most often The thought occurs that the house, and the waiting room is perhaps the magazines are elderly escorts. Omni is not intended to on the trickle-down level. because the Doc and his bea serious publication because it receptionist don't want to en· Well, it remains as a problem in is printed in the world's hardest­ courage you to walk off with an supply and demand that decades to-read sans serif type. No person interesting, fresh article. On of experts have failed to solve. can actually read an issue. second thought, perhaps what Right now, on the strength of my But with the waiting-room most waiting patients (impatient recent round of waiting rooms, I blues I leafed through a long, long waiters?) find on the table is only award the Best Magazine Waiting article on various people's ideas the residue_ Maybe the good Room Trophy to the DiNapoli on what Utopia would be like. magazines have been carried opticians. (Now they can be Among the contributors (Max away promptly. Or perhaps it's described as the award·winning Headroom to David Rockefeller) just that good old Doc, being so DiNa polis, in the manner of was one from a pop authoress busy saving lives (and improving Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.) named Rita Mae Brown. Rita Mae his game), doesn't have time for You'd like a wise quote for the. opined that one of the best magazine reading, so he's under· week. Try this, from a back issue features of Utopia would be a bad qt+-~ standably unaware of some of Omni. This is the pop-science, memory. Among her other C 1tea by MEA. Inc:. s.A people's desire to read periodicals pseUdo-science monthly founded nihilistic comments that pretty "/ guess this means we've gone beyond the that are reasonably up-to-date. Or in 1977 by Bob Guccione, the well typifies Omniwas this: Piety . 'measured response' stage, huh?" maybe it's that Mrs. Doc has dibs entrepreneur of Penthouse_ He and garlic have much in common . on the magazines that come into installed as its publisher the live- - a little bit goes a long way .

The Spotlight - May 11, 1988 - PAGE 5 their advertising departments child. and whose supporters are A series of debates would also accomplishment of our efforts view them as so much lost living similar lives. Such a facilitate participation by candi­ was to involve people who had not revenue. It is also to The candidate is also limited in the dates who are representative of been active in school affairs and Vox POp Spotlight's credit that it does not amount of community activities those who are making real and in some instances had felt take that self-serving view. he or she can participate in substantial sacrifices to insure powerless to influence school potential candidates wiIl happen actively. that their children have the best I further recommend that policies. to read them. All candidates Even though I am well aware of education possible. There was a As a candidate. I was disturbed should he given a copy of that either The Spotlight or sQm~ oth~r the national percentages of significant drop in the number to attend PTA meetings and see statement along with some neutral community organization working mothers I was still who voted on the budget only a few dedicated people guidelines as to what should be sponsor a series of debates surprised at the number of proposition and those who voted working very hard to help their covered in the letters. The paper between the candidates at a children home alone that I met in the four-way race. Those schools. I was also disturbed by so should print two letters from each public site or series of sites. The while campaigning. I adopted the missing voters could have changed many people saying to me that I candidate. The first letter should one· time candidate debate was campaign techniques of going the outcome of the election. One was the first candidate to ask be at the start of the campaign good and did reveal the differences door to door to hand out flyers reason they did not vote could them personally for support. My period' and be limited to each among the candidates. but more because it was the most effective have been the lack of enough impressions were best summed candidate's primary issue. The were needed to allow more people and feasible method for a working information to make a choice. up by the person who looked at me second letter should be at the an opportunity to both see and parent with substantial home I can not say the same for the ip astonishment and said, "Do close of the campaign and be a question the candidates. responsibilities. However, there letters written by supporters of you mean that there are real summary statement of the Another reason for having a were times when I put my fainily the candidates. The issue posed people on the school board?" candidate's' major positions. I series of debates is that the ahead of the campaign because I by these letters is one of This is why I think that it is so think that the two letters together current system of campaigning am a parent first and primarily. A responsibility for their content. important that The Spotlight with the articles you have (offices. informal gatherings. etc.) series of debates would give Candidates can not fairly be held continue to provide a forum for customarily printed would give is not feasible for a candidate who everyone an equal chance to have accountable for the contents of a the presentation of candidate each voter an informed basis for is part 'of a two or single working at least one opportunity tosee and letter they have not written. I views. Obviously, some changes making a decision. I am aware parent family or who has question the candidates at a time know that other papers customarily need to be made. It is not enough that some newspapers do not substantial responsibilities such convenient to overcrowded and caIl the writers of such letters to to print the rules in the hope that print candidate letters because as an aging parent or handicapped demanding lifestyles. check the contents and verify the identity of the writers. I note that The Spotlight has a similar policy. However. I would emphasize that not one of the persons writing in support of a candidate attempted to contact me to determine my views even though in some cases the writers were representing community groups that had endorsed candidates and attempted to present a facade of even handedness_ Such "sins of omission" can result in creating a false impression about another candidate. I was most disturbed by the. letter which raised the kindergarten issue. As the working mother of a four and five year old. I am vitaIly concerned with that issue but did not make it a major issue because I am aware of the strong limitations imposed by the space crunch on the district's ability to provide the option of a fuIl-day. kindergarten. much less a prekind­ ergarten program. As a working parent who had always intended but was unable to have her children no less than 15 minutes away in a quality child care environment, my hopes have been raised and let down too many times by politicians and officials who promise to and then don't meet the needs of working parents. If the district had the space available. I would support parents having the option of choosing which is best for their child. Full day kindergarten is no panacea for working parents .

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PAGE 6 - May 11. 1988 - The Spotlight Police dog fund ~OUR OpiNioN MATTERS started by chamber since it still leaves unresolved the about the pOSitIOn of this expressed by the town, BOU, issues of child care during community. It expects the school Chamber of Commerce and the A fund has been established for department cited a need for the vacations and after school. board, faculty and staff to.insure Bethlehem Zephyrs) attend an the purchase of a german dog due to the increase in crimes More important than the length the best possible education for all "Overview of Substance Abuse" shepherd dog for the Bethlehem . such as burglary in the town. of our students. presentation, and a brief description of the day is what occurs during Police Department. Donations should not be taken of the project and its goals. that time period. Before Dr. Lawrence Faulkner Donations now being accepted to the police station. "A lot of Loomis became superintendent, I Delmar Afterward we enjoyed gourmet by the Bethlehem Chamber of people have"bee~ coming by (with called and asked for the kinder· desserts, provided courtesy of Commerce will be used to cover donatIOns). saId Lt. Frederick 1- garten syllabus. I was told it was A candidate's several local businesses, namely the $5000 cost of purchasing and ',.Holligan. "We prefer they donate two pages long and out of date, BOU, Brooks·Byer Associates, traini~g the dog. The department through the chamber." but I shouldn't be concerned thanks, pledge Dorothy Brown, Bryant Asset has funding in place to pay forthe Donations may be sent to the because kindergarten was different Editor, The Spotlight: Protection, Burt Anthony Associ­ dog's food and veterinary care. , 1 :thlehem Chamber of Commerce, in each school. I am concerned My sincere thanks are extended ates, Farm Family (Robert because I consider kindergarten to everyone who helped to elect Miller), and Brownell Insurance. Lt. Colin Clark said the dog will • 8 Adams St., Delmar, or to becritical in insuring that each me to the Bethlehem Central Also, Verstandig's, Baby's Breath, be trained in obedience, trailing brought m person to the Albany child has the basic skills to begin School Board. Your resounding and Danker Florists graciously suspects and drug detection. Savmgs Bank at the Delaware to succeed in school. Each child support only serves to strengthen loaned floral arrangements for Colin said the animal will help Plaza dunng normal bank hours. develops differently and at their my commitment to continue the occasion. increase the number of arrests "We certainly appreciate any own rate. This rate is not always striving toward excellence in our We look forward to the coming made by' the department. The donations made," Holligan said. determined by whether or not a schools. months of the project and child has stayed at home with a Lynne L. Lenhard! building upon the enthusiasm devoted mother or been sent by an Post collecting Assessment aid Delmar generated on April 28. Please equally devoted working mother watch for news of upcoming worn flags offered in seminar to the best preschool possible. RE:BUT, BTQE restate projects, such as our logo/slogan Nathaniel Adams Blanchard A seminar on property tax Every kindergarten program in contest. Post 1040 of the American Legion assessment and how to challenge the district should be addressing their election goals will dispose of worn American your assessment, sponsored by those individual differences ac· Editor, The Spotlight: Elizabeth D. Iseman flags during their flag cremation Residents for Equitable Tax cording to district -wide standards Delmar In response to an April 27 ceremony on Sunday, June 12, Assessment, will be held Thursday, . which insure equal access to article, RE:BUT and BTQE beginning at 2 p.m. The ceremony May 12, at the Bethlehem Public quality education. Our kids deserve (Bethlehem Taxpayers for Quality will be held at the Bethlehem Elks Library at 7:30 p.m. Personally, as a candidate, I Education) want the voters to best in fields too Lodge, Rt. 144 and Winne Road, The seminar 0 will be led by enjoyed meeting so many nice know that their only "special Editor, The Spotlight: Selkirk. The Veterans of Foreign Kenneth Munnelly and will show people who took the time to interest" is the educational Spring is in the air and summer Wars Bethlehem Memorial Post interested parties how to present consider the issues I raised. I am quality of the Bethlehem Central is just around the corner - it's No. 3185 will participate in the a case to the town Board of glad that my two sons will be Schools. ceremony. growing up in this community everyone's favorite tirn~ of the Assessment Review. Refreshments RE:BUT and BTQE's goal is year. Watching a ball game, Worn flags may be left at the will be served. and attending the Bethlehem and has been to evaluate and school system. I intend to remain whether it be tee ball or major Bethlehem Town Hall and the For information call 439·2618. improve our school system, and league, is a national pastime. Bethlehem Public Library. Accord· active in the community because I raise the public's consciousness But, this year the players and ing to Alexander J. Woehrle, Flag do not think my responsibilities of educational issues and the May spectators of Tri·Village Little Day project chairman. a special as a parent end when my child school board election. Legion sells poppies walks through the school door. League will spend their time in a appeal is being made this year for To all of you who took the time collection of flags from cemeteries Wednesday, May 18, has been Marcia Ro!h park that is in great need of to cast well· informed votes, reconstruction. where they may have become declared "Poppy Day" in the Clarksville Thank·you. We are a community that worn from exposure to the Town of Bethlehem by Supervisor elements. J. Robert Hendrick. Expectations high Phyllis Hillinger values our children - our RE:BUT Elec!ion Chairman excellent school system proves in Be voting this. But, would we allow our Holly Billings Editor, The Spotlight: children to learn in schools that BTQE'Eleclion Chairman were rundown and outdated? Of Last week's budget and school course nol! However, we ask them It's Tee Off Time board vote was a vote for Quality Networks project education. The vote demonstrated to learn team spirit and sportsman· off to good start ship in a park that is rundown A RECIPE FOR GOLF that our town does support our Take one pair of old comfortable shoe!. schools and our young people. Editor, The Spotlight: and outdated. Our kids deserve Add a new sole and 22 spikes While I did not win a seat on the the best - in the classroom and I would like to express my on the ball field. Combine board, I am nevertheless pleased excitement following our first YIELD: One pair of day-long with the large turnout and the public event, held Thursday, Many children have played at vote. April 28, at the Bethlehem Town Magee Park in the past 35 years. comfortable shoes I would also like to thank all Hall. I am speaking of the The park is filled with memories Cost usually less than half of those who supported my candidacy Bethlehem Networks Project, a of games long past. Let's build a • l.ealh.:r or new golf shoes. and those who worked so hard on community effort to address some bright future for our kids and our molded soles community. Please help rebuild my behalf. The issues we raised of the environmental influences "!';",;!~ 93 Four Corners and our call for a broad, bold and which encourage or accept Magee Park - support the Tri· (j 439-1717 Village Little League Capital ~I~ positive approach to problem substance abuse by young people S U. 00tery GaI7 LeOnardo Sund!ing, Prop. soivingand excellence in education in our town. We had 90 people in Improvements Fund Drive. Our kids are waiting. • ypur comD/ete shoe repair servlce­ made this election exciting. attendance, representing a wide Closed Monaay • Shop Open Tu.s,05al, , 0:00 a,m •• Bethlehem will benefit from our variety of community influencers Eileen M. Walsh efforts. There can be no questio'!.. (Support _ for the project was Selkirk

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The Spotlight - MaY'11, 1988 - PAGE., .Ice cream coming to Main Square Bill Cote for the shopping center constructed Delmar will soon have a a Ben last year. and Jerry's ice cream parlor. The He said that a space of about a Bethlehem Planning Board last foot is left between the evergreens. week granted approval to a Main He called for a stockade fence and Square request to change the site a time limit on outdoor lighting. plan of the Delaware Ave. The residents said that Main shopping center. • Square management has not The preliminary proposal in· attended their· needs. A letter valves changing the facade of the submitted to the board asked that shopping center to allow a store changes to Main Square not be entrance facing Delaware Ave. approved "without measures to Board members reviewed partic' address and rectify the problems." ulars of the plan, which was Main Square partner and presented formally last month. manager Dennis Corrigan, who is They volleyed questions about also a town councilman, said that signage, parking and traffic flows since the concept of Main Square with particular attention to was introduced, he has paid pedestrian needs. An awning particular attention to the needs would be constructed to display of those residents who own Everett Hallenbeck, a worker for the underlying matting in order to recover it the shop logo and colors. adjacent property. He said the Bethlehem Town Highway Department, -with a new layer. While the bucket moved developers spent about three appears to be losing ground to heavy large amounts of dirt, Hallenbeck had to The board's mood toward the times the norm to landscape the equipment. Workers resurfacing Rockefeller uncover the existing layer without damaging plan was generally positive, but a 1.9 acre site and they joined the Road last week had to expose the road's it. Mark Stuart few residents who live directly Central Delmar Neighborhood behind the shopping center Association to stay in touch. com plai ned a bout the adeq uacy of screening between their' homes According to Corrigan, although Second Stewart's soughtfor9W and the plaza. the letter submitted to the board was signed by the neighborhood By Bill Cote rejected last year by the board Board member Gary Swan said because of concerns about traffic that Vancik had demonstrated a Three residents said plantings association, Main Square manage­ A second proposal for a new on the road. The new request was need and responsiveness to the that were intended to screen Main ment was never contacted. Stewart's store on Rt. 9W in tabled pending planning depart· board. Square allow too much auto light "We never have, nor would we Selkirk has been presented to the ment approval with respect to the Robert Gold was denied a lot through at night, and that ever refuse to meet with the Bethlehem Board of Appeals. exterior lighting for the buildings Rt. 9W corridor study presently in occupancy variance request to residents," said Corrigan. "But o and B Realty has applied for a shine into their back yards. we haven't been asked:' progress. construct an enclosed hot tub on special exception for a Stewart's At its May 4 meeting the Board his Woodstream, Delmar property. "The (site) plan shows the trees Board Chairman Ken Ringler shop on Rt. 9W near Cottage La. of Appeals also conducted three The board felt that Gold had touching. There are gaps," said suggested that the developer and in Selkirk. Douglas Zeno of Adams Place, public hearings and discussed no t a d equa tide y emons t ra ted a residents meet to come up with The exception would permit pointing to the approved final plat solutions. several proposals. need for the variance. the installation of 18,000 gallons Jerald Vancik of 75 Adams PI. in Four M Construction Company of gasoline storage; 3,000 gallons Delmar received preliminary was again denied their request to more than the town regulations approval for a rear yard and lot construct a home on Orchard St. permit. occupancy variance to construct in Delmar. A request for a Stewarts in a an addition on the rear of his· different location on Rt. 9W was home. Their request was for a double variance on a substandard lot with a substandard front footage. 318 Delaware Ave. The denial comes in the wake of a Delmar, N.Y. 1987 request to build an oversized 12054 home on the same lot. 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PAGE e - May' 1,1988 - The Spotlight Cedar Ridge study broadens By Bill Cot<: Board member John laForte The board stated that the The Bethlehem Planning Board called for assessment of the Cedar proposed development may have a received a recommendation for Ridge development in context significant impact on the environ­ the scope of the Draft Environ­ with the other proposed develop· ment when it issued a " positive mental Impact Study on the ments in that area. He said that declaration'" on April 19. They Cedar Ridge subdivision last there is a need to quantify and have 30 days to assemble a scope week. The developers will be aggregate individual subdivision of requirements that the developer asked to address the cumulative impacts to arrive at a cumulative will be required toaddress. Public effect on the town of their project effect on the town. comments in writing are encour­ and others now in the planning Town Planner Jeffrey Lipnicky aged until May 12, when the stages. . said that to the extent factors can planning department will finalize Edward Kleinke, a consulting be quantified, they will. Although' the scope for its May 19 deadline. planner for the town, presented preparation of the DEIS is the In other business, the board the recommendation, which pro­ responsibility of the developer, discussed the semantics of the vides an outline of the areas that the town reserves the right of . term "site" in order to determine the developer will be required to final review of the document. whether its approval is needed for address before the su bdivision "Mere assertions just won't fly," a proposed two-lot subdivision on can continue through the planning he said. Wemple Rd. in Glenmont. The process. Board Chairman Ken Ringler applicants wish to construct a Cedar Ridge is a 92.9-acre, 128- entered a letter' from the state second building on their 1.07-acre lot. unit subdivision proposed by a Department of Environmental Colonie developer for Orchard St. Conservation into the record. The board set a May 17 hearing at Fisher Blvd_ in Slingerlands. DEC expressed concern over date on the issue. According to state law, the DEIS possible overloading of the town's Correction will outline the town's require· sewerage treatment capacity An article in last week's ments for the "social, economic with the new development. The Spotlight stated that the Bethlehem and environmental issues in letter also focused on traffic Town Board had approved a "no po

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By Patricia Mitchell Riester said at Wednesday's planning board consultant and Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., Preparations for the Clarksville meeting that the town has applied chairman of the water resources for an annexation request into the water district are flowing along as New Scotland to the state comptroller to commission, to consult with a village for land owned by Athens the New Scotland Town Board increase the district's cost, and he hydrogeologist to find out what Associates on Voorheesville Ave. gets ready to go out to bid on the expects a response shortly. The preliminary exploration work Some of the property lies in the project within the week. A public hearing will also be comptroller will have to approve would cost for a water district for town. An earlier request from a held on Wednesday,June I, at 7:30 the increase before the public Unionville. Residents have peti­ previous owner was denied. The bids will be opened onJune hearing is held. tioned for a water district, and 17, with construction expected to p.m., on the increase in cost for • Appointed Paul Klevanoski, the district. Town Attorney Fred The cost of the project is now Cook said the basic problem is start on July 1. that water is generally available Avis· Smith, Peg Rubin, Helen estimated at $2,025,000, an Bailey and Lois Crounse to the ""...... ,...... ,...... increase of $209,500 from the below the railroad tracks, but not ~ ~ Io'I~" above them. new Senior Citizens Advisory original figure of $1,815,500. The Committee. increase will cover expected cost Cook said' maps indicate a The Largest Assortment of overruns due to a delay in starting buried channel near the railroad • Agreedtohavetownengineers Rowers and Vegetable Plants in the district. The town board will tracks that run from New C.T. Male Associates review fees the City probably borrow the funds from Scotland to Unionville, but for subdivision applications, sub­ , the Farmers Home Administration. exploratory work would need to division inspections and open . spaces. This is part of an on-going ROSES. POnr:D PU.NTS • PANSIES The New Scotland Town Board be done to determine what is in HANGING PlANTS. PEruNlAS • HANGING FUSHIAS the channel. Cook said he was not review and update of the zoning also authorized Supervisor Herbert ordinance by the planning board. HANGING GERANIUMS. MUCH MORE Reilly to go out to bid on the optimistic_ ' project within the week after After the meeting, Unionville • Agreed to obtain a Bond Riester completes some title work resident Sharon Boehlke said the Anticipation Note to finance a MARJANrS. on property easements. hamlet needs municipal water backhoe ordered in February, 1987, for $30,219. A bookkeeping Garden Center Florist After the bids are let, the town and she cannot live there any longer without it. She said she error in 1987 left the town short of 342 Delaware Ave., Albany Prop. board will hold ameetingat9a.m. the funds. 462-1734 (Corner of Bertha-Our only location) Dom Mariani Friday,June 17, to open them. ptanned to call the state to see what it can do. • Transferred $4,032 from the Construction has to begin by parks contractual account to July 1 in order to meet a new There are three other alterna­ tives to developing a well source, parks equipment to purchase timetable worked out by town and tables, mowers and a tractor for federal officials, or New Scotland Cook said, but they don't seem economical. The town could the town parks. The board also may be in danger of losing its allowed the parks coordinator to federal funding for the project. extend water districts in nearby Feura Bush and Clarksville, or order two sliding boards and a set New Scotland learned earlier tap into a proposed extension for of swings, and allowed the Feura this year that it is in-danger of the Five Rivers Environmental Bush Neighborhood Association 7lte Beida! ')2c4e BClltl9111! losing the funding for the Education Center on Game Farm to build a sandbox at the hamlet's Clarksville project because con­ Rd. However, the Town of park. 239 DELAWARE AVENUE DELMAR, NEW YORK 12054 struction had not started almost Bethlehem denied a request from The next regular meetingofthe . (under Johnson Stalionary) two years after the money was Five Rivers on April 27, which New Scotland Town Board will be BRIDAL DRESSES· FORMALS approved, and that it could face a effectively bars an extension into held after the public hearing on cost overrun of almost $136,000. MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE ·COCKTAIL DRESSES Unionville from Bethlehem, Cook the Clarksville water district at 8 The project was delayed because said. p.m. Wednesday,June 1. the town had not acquired the Barbara Geraldsen-VanSchoick Owner In other business, the New Kathleen Huntsman Manager land for the well site or the water tank. Scotland Town Board: Salem Ct. duplex Hours: Mon.-Tues. By Appointment • Learned Reilly will be subject of hearing In another water matter at handling the town's new solid Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10-8 The New Scotland Planning Wednesday's meeting, the town waste committee. Highway Super­ Board will hold a public hearing Sat. 10-6 Sun. 12-5 board authorized Robert Cook, intendent Pete Van Zetten said for a special use permit request ANSWERS will not be accepting -. from Fred Smith for a duplex on newspapers after September, and Salem Ct., off Krumkill Rd., later won't take cans and glass. Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Reilly said the town will be The Spotlight' building a shed in the area of the An public hearing on the town hall for a drop-off point for request scheduled earlier was newspapers to be recycled into cancelled. Summer insulation. The program will be similar to a recycling program in Voorheesville. In Glenmont The Spotlight is sold at Coupon Book . • Learned a public hearing Grand Union, CVS. Glenmont 5 A's, between the town and the Village Cumberland Farms. Heath's Dairy, Van A Money Saving Coupon book inserted in Every Spotlight of Voorheesville will be held Allen Farms and Three Forms Dairy. 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PAGE 10- May 11,1988- TheSpotfight o Larned settlement raises water questions •

(From page 1) on his department's experience In response to an earlier letter evaluation will be left up to the takes personal offense because testing wells in the nearby The town board will meet from the state Health Department, DEC because that agency will Orchard Park Neighborhood Asso­ Orchard Park area. Dr. Grattan Monday, May 23, at 8 p.m. to Jeffrey Wink, a senior hydrogeol- ultimately be responsible for ciation members simply worry recommended that any activities decide on the proposal. ogist for Environmental Hydroge- issuing a water supply permit for about themselves while Concerned • that might risk contamination of ology Corp., which is studying the a district. . Citizens is trying to do something According to an April 25 letter the groundwater should be area for Galesi, said his firm is But Councilman Sgarlata good for the town. from Gilbert Faustel, chief of the avoided until all studies are done. confident that the mine area will contends that Riester's proposal design section for the Bureau of He said his department is opposed Orchard Park Neighborhood have little influence on the is not adequate, especially in light Association President Pat Bulgaro Public Water Supply and Protection - to gravel mining within the zone quality or quantity of the of the letters from the health in the state Department of of. influence of the water supply said he also is opposed to groundwater from the proposed departments. A water supply is damaging the aquifer, but wants Health, there can be a potential because of the possibility of well areas because of the type of something positive for the town, conflict between a groundwater chemical spills and exposure of a scientific process to explore the mining, the phasing of the well and is too precious a resouce to effects of mining. supply and a nearby gravel groundwater to surface waters. development and the general risk, he said, adding that he will mining operation. How much of a Grattan also said he is characteristics of the aquifer. ask Grattan to be at the May 23 Bulgaro also said he is conflict depends on the extent of concerned about contaminating concerned about the intensity of the mine, the make-up of the Wink said that mining is' meeting. the aquifer from residential the debate. He said he believes the gravel deposit and its transmiss­ proposed to stop 10 feet from the Sgarlata said he is also activities such as using fertilizers, town board has done a good job so ibility, the depth to the ground­ seasonal high groundwater table, concerned about a belief that the herbicides. pesticides, gas, or far trying to gather information. water, the extent of the aquifer, so no groundwater will be town could be sued for damages if disposal of household chemicals Concerned Citizens Chairman the characteristics of the land and exposed because of the mine. Larned and Sons eventually win that may accumulate over time. Wink also said in his letter that in court. Sgarlata said the town Robert Morrison denounced the the pumping rate of the wells, proposed settlement as a sellout Therefore, the county Health storing equipment, refueling and can only be sued if the miners can Faustel wrote in a letter to and totally inappropriate. He said Supervisor Herbert Reilly. Department recommends that a a maintenance will take place prove malicious actions on the study be done of the hydrogeological outside of the mining area. . town's part. his group will not withdraw from The . conflict" between the the lawsuit, and their attorney, characteristics of the area to Wink said the well fields along Sgarlata said he received groundwater and the mine differs define the zone that needs James Linnan, is preparing from site to site, Faustel said, and the Vly Creek will allow adequate Riester's proposal just before protection, and that the town papers to seek Riester's removal protective areas may protection of more than 200 feet Wednesday's meeting and had ~atershed adopt the state Health Commis­ from the case. Riester could be a range from a few hundred feet to from the mine area, and the well read an earher praft from ReIlly, sioner's Watershed Rules and witness and has an apparent several thousand feet. field within the mine will be but wasn't aware that comments conflict of interest by representing Regulations to protect the aquifer. developed. after the mining were being solicited. Faustel said a detailed hydrogeo· According to those rules and the lPwn against Larned and Sons activities. It is clear that everyone' logical study should be done to regulations, the town should ana by advising town officials determine the zone that should be avoid industrial activities, such Issues raised by the state involved cannot be pleased or about the mine in the past, he protected for the groundwater as gravel mining, or a housing Health Department and the state come out winners, Sgarlata said. said. supply. The well would be development in the area, Dr. Department of Environmental But he said he is all for getting the Morrison again called for pumped at the proposed rate of Grattan said. The town should Conservation as part of the Draft mine issue behind the town. Riester's withdrawal from the use, and based on the drawdown develop the source as a' public Environmental Impact Statement At Wednesday's town board case and for the town board to levels, a plot would be made of water supply that could serve the on the development and the water meeting, Karen Magrum, a appoint a special counsel. how far the pumping affects the needs of many residents in that supply are being addressed, Wink resident of Smith La. in Orchard aquifer. Faustel said the maximum said. Park and a member of Concerned Riester said he has cited area of the town, he said. . reasons why he should withdraw distance plotted is the zone of One of the terms of Riester's Citizens for New Scotland, Inc., a • "We are mindful of the acute from the lawsuit if it goes to trial influence for the well. proposed settlement with Larned group against the mine, said the need for safe and adequate water in state Supreme Court. In an Fauste)'s letter was in response supplies for this portion of the and Sons would require the area needs and wants public miners to ask the DEC to water but she doesn't wantto risk April 6 letter, he said he would to questions from neighbors ofthe Town of New Scotland, recognizing resign from the lawsuit because Tall Timbers project, and was not the difficulties which occurred in determine whether the mine will the water for a gravel mine. be compatible with future develop­ he was town attorney during the based on a study of the area. nearby developments and individ­ -time that will be on trial and However, a May 2 letter from ual residence in obtaining satis­ ment of the site and nearby areas Half of the Orchard Park for a public water supply. beca use his work as town Albany County Health Commis­ factory water supplies," the letter residents don't talk to the other attorney has grown in the last few sioner William Grattan is based says. 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The Spotlight - May 11. 1988 - PAGE 11 # • VQORhEESviLlE NEWS NOTES • Lyn Stapf 765-2451

Car wash, bake sale VCS concert series Voorheesville Girl Scouts will More music will be in the air be busy this week cleaning up this month as the series of Spring area cars and filling up local Concerts continues in the Voor­ appetites as they hold their heesville Central School District. annual Car Wash and Bake Sale This evening the elementary on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. school bands and choruses will until 3 p.m. in the Grand Union perform: The program includes Parking Lot. the songs,"Abraham, Martin and A variety of tasty goodies will John" and "Say You, Say Me". be on hand as well as several Next Wednesday, May 18, the capable teams of car washers. concert band and stage band Cost is $2.50 for cars and $3 for under the direction of Frank vans. All are welcome tocome out McDermott and the Junior High and support the scouts' one big band directed by Lydia Tobler fundraiser of the year. will present their concert. Library books on sale The final concert will be The Voorheesville Public Library presented on Wednesday, May 25, will hold its semi·annual book by the high school groups directed sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. by Margaret Dorgan. Students of Carol Coleman's fourth grade class perform a traditional Maypole dance at the until 4 p.m. on the library lawn. All three musical offerings will Voorheesville'Elementary School las! Tuesday. Lyn Stapf Books of all varieties will be on begin at 7:30 p.m. at the high sale at that t.ime with a large school. The concerts are free and ally scheduled for April 9, the A program entitled "Flowers and between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. number of mysteries available. open to the pU.blic. annual fair was moved to May 14 Interior Decorating" will be Voting will also take place for the All are welcome to stop by and Continuing the month of due to conflicts but it will not take presented by Eileen Oldham. library budget. take advantage of this event. music, the sixth grade chorus will place this weekend and at this Guests are welcome .. Student art on display According to librarian Lynn perform for the residents of time no other date has been This will be the last open Art lovers must mark the King who is coordinating the Wellspring, senior citizen develop· announced. meeting of the club until effort, Saturday will also be a fine· ment, on Thursday, May 12. calendar so not to miss the Seniors off to Nashville September. TheJune meeting will upcoming Elementary Art Festival free day. Those returning overdue be a social to welcome the new books will not be charged a fine. Junior carnival postponed New Scotland Senior Citizens to be held on Thursday, May 19 at • will be taking to the road today as 1988·89 officers: President, Mary· the grade school. The program. In case of inclement weather, Sad news for the youngsters of they begin their trek to Nashville beth Portanova; First Vice scheduled from 7 p.m. until9 p.m. the sale will be held in the lower Voorheesville -theJunior Carnival and Gatlinburg. The seniors Presidents, Beth Stewart and will include displays of students' level of the library. has again been postponed. Origin· usually park their. cars at the Patti Cavalieri; Second Vice art work ·as well as several skits Methodist Church but this time Presidents, Gail Dawson and and demonstrations. they will park in the Fire House Andrea Person; Treasurer, Pat Toddlers graduate lot. Colfer and Secretary, Marian Parmenter. Students at college fair Things are winding down at PTSA scholarships the Community Nursery School Thirty eight· juniors from of the First United Methodist Clayton Bouton Junior Senior Attention, Seniors-The Voor· Church of Voorheesville for and see the High School recently attended the heesville PTSA announces that teacher/director Ree Pakenas and morning sessions of the Capital scholarship forms from its school· her four·year·old students. Grad· District College Fair held at the , based organization will beavailable uation will be held at the church Orchards in Bloom Empire State Plaza. Many who in the guidance office beginning on Thursday evening, May 26. May 11 thru 20 did not attend the morning this week. Those wanting more Meanwhile, school officials are session participated in the information may stop in or call evening program. Approximately the guidance department at searching for a teacher's aide to work with the classes from Oct. Cider, Donuts, Homemade Pies & More 220 colleges were involved. 765·3314. Made fresh dally 1988 until May 1989. The aide Garden club activities Budget vote reminder would work on Tuesday, Wednes· The Heldeview Garden Club Local residents are reminded . day and Thursday, from 8:30a.m. Produce and Spring Plants will hold its monthly meeting on that today is the budget vote for to 3:30 p.m. Anyone who is Thursday, May 12,at 7p.m. in the the Voorheesville Central School interested may send a resume to Closing May 29th thru June social hall of the First United District. 'Eligible voters may cast the Community Nursery School • Methodist Church of Voorheesville. their ballots at the hi"h school of the First United Methodist Hours: Wed. - Sat •. 9 -5 Church of Voorheesville, 86 Sun. -10-5 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, by Orchards and Farm Market Friday, May 20. 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PAGE 12 - May 11, 1988 - The Spotlight Water is dribbling away

By Patricia Mitchell district on Font Grove Rd, Secor said over 300 The Town of Bethlehem is appealing to its customers are serviced outside the Town of New Scotland water customers for help in Bethlehem water district. finding leaks in its water lines that mean a loss of over 50,000 gallons of water a day. The leaks were picked up by a new computer system and the rate of flow through the lines Bethlehem Commissioner of Public Works over the past few years were determined to be Bruce Secor said town crews tracked down four growing more than could be expected from leaks in the New Salem area this winter where residential use, After investigating further, the ov~r 40,000 gallons of water worth more than town found four major leaks between New $19.000 in revenues were being lost. Salem and the Shelley Day Camp that "There is still more out there. It's a real accounted for 40,000 gallons of water a day problem," Secor said. being wasted, Secor said, A new enforcement procedure with stiffer The leaks should have been noticeable by the Kathleen Glastetter Staci Loewy penalties for leaks in water lines that the town is customers, and Secor said he was "most not made aware of will be introduced in irritated." Crews also found that one customer Bethlehem in May, Secor said, Long water ran a line into a pond for use and Secor called service lines wiU also be required to have a that "thievery." High school na~es meter pit installed as close as possible to the A common problem in New Scotland, Secor water main. said, is very long sen';ce lines stretching from The Town of Bethlehem owns the Vly Creek the water lines to houses set back long distances ,top graduates Reservoir above New Salem as a public water from the road, Water meters have been placed in supply, and it runs a water main down RL 85 to residences or in buildings, but now Bethlehem Kathleen Glastetter and Staci Scholarship and plans to attend Bethlehem, New Scotland residents along Rt. 85 wilJ"require water service lines of more than 100 between New Salem and the town line are Loewy have been named valedictor· Union College, majoring in feet to have a meter pit installed, near the ian and salutatorian for the history and science. serviced by Bethlehem water, including water property line as close as possible to the water districts on Swift Rd, and a newly·formed main. . Clayton A Bouton High School Loewy was ranked second with C lass of 1988, an average over 95 percent. She has been involved in the United A request from Joseph Buehler Glastetter was ranked number Synagogue Youth, field hockey, Variance hearings In Glenmont The Spotlight is sold at one in her class with an average of on Delaware Turnpike for a Grand Union. CVS, Glenmont 5 A's, the school's gifted and talented in New Scotland setback variance to construct a 96 percent during her four years program and Area All·State Cumberland Farms. Heath's Dairy, Van of high schooL She was involved The New Scotland Zoning garage will be held at 8 p.m. ' Allen Farms and Three Farms Dairy. music. She was also co-captain of Board of Appeals will hear four in extra-curricular activities in­ the volleyball team and editor of cluding the high school band, requests for variances when it the senior section oLtheyearbook. meets Friday, May 20, at 7 p,m. National Honor Society, the She is a Regents Scholarship yearbook staff and Philosophy winner and has not yet chosen a Sam Bell is requesting a Club. She earned a Regents college, setback variance to build an addition to his house on Rt. 85, Massage used to south of Stove Pipe Rd. That ~RIST • Heldeberg Workshop relieve stress, hearing will start at 7 p,m, "Don't forget your special secretary" offers use of land Julia Hammid will discuss and The board will then hear a request from Fred and Doris Kirk The Heldeberg Workshop of demonstrate the practice of tension relieving massage for for a setback variance to build an Bouquet of Roses $5.95 Cash & Cany Voorheesville is offering use of its addition to their house on Rt. 85, land and facilities on Picard Rd, to ,specific muscle groups at the Parish House, Christ Episcopal near Upper Font Grove Rd., at Let Us Help You with Your Prom organizations and schools conduct­ 7:30 p.m. ing nature and conservation Church, Greenville, on Thursdays, ~d Flovvers programs. Program directors and May 12,19and 26, from 7t09p.m, Lawrence Bartkus of Delaware ===~ educators may obtain information The second session meeting will Turnpike in Clarksville is ..Iso by calling Bill M~rrison at be held on Thursdays, June 2, 9 'requesting a setback variance to 765·2569, and 16, from 7 to 9 p.m, To build an addition to his home, register call 966·4160. That public hearing will begin at Individuals in grade 7 through Massage for couples will be 7:45 p,m. adult may register for two·week presented by Martin Buchman at programs in wilderness survival the Guggenheim Pavillion of the and backpacking, spelunking, Rensselaerville Institute on Satur­ speleology, archery, fly·fishing, days, May 21 and June II, from r~------, basic canoeing or teenage stock 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. To register call I theatre by calling 765·2777, 456·5976 or 797·3783, I . ALL Tuxedos : I I I . 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Delmar Fire District Commissioners, Bowling, sponsored by Bethlehem SpoT IGnT meetings second Wednesdays, Delmar Support Group for Parents of Firehouse, Adams Pl., Delmar, 7:30 Handicapped Students, Del Lanes, Events In Bethlehem and New Scotland p.m. Elsmere, 4-5:30 p.m. Information, p i Bethlehem Elks Auxiliary, meets at 439-7880. Welcome Wagon, newcomers ana­ Bethlehem landfill open 8 a.m. to 4 .... New Scotland landfill open 9 a.m.-4 lodge, At. 144, Cedar Hill, second Parent Support Group, sponsored by mothers of infants, call 785-9640 for p.m.Monday-Saturday,closedSundays p.m. Saturdays only. Resident permit Wednesday of month. Project Hope and Bethlehem Opportun­ and holidays. Resident permit required; required, permits available at town Welcome Wagon visit. Monday- New Scolland Elks Lodge. meets ities Unlimited, meets Thursdays, First permits available at town hall, Elm Ave. hall. Saturday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ' second and fourth Wednesdays, United Methodist Church, Delmar, LaLeche League of Delmar, meets one Park office and town garage, Elm Ave. Feura Bush Funsters, 4-H group for Voorheesville Post Office, 8 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Information, 767-2445. East. youths between eight and 19 years, Thursday each month to share breast­ Second Mllers, association of Tri­ Heldervlew Garden Club, "Flowers and feeding experiences, 8 p.m. For American Legion, meets first Mondays meet every Thursday, Jerusalem Interior Decorating" lecture, by Eileen at BlancharQ Post 1040, Poplar Dr., Church, Feura Bush, 7-8 p.m. Village retirees meets second Wednes­ meeting schedule and breast-feeding days at First United Methodist Church, Oldham, First United Methodist information call 439-1774. ' Elsmere, 8 p.m. Church, Voorheesville, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Board of Education meets Village of Voorheesville. Board of Kenwood Ave., Delmar, noon. Trustees, fourth Tuesday at 8 p.m., New Scotland Senior Citizens, every Tax Assessment Workshop, to ·Iearn Town of New Scotland, Town Board first and third Wednesdays of each Planning Commission, third Tuesday Wednesday, old schoolhouse, New how to present cases to the Board of meets first Wednesday at 8 p.m., month at 8 p.m. at the Educational at 7 p.m., Zoning Board, first Salem. Information, lois Crounse at Assessment Aeview, Bethlehem Public Planning Board second. and fourth Services Center, 90Adams Pl., Oelmar. Wednesday at 7 p.m. when agenda Library,7:30p.m.lnformation,439-2618. Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Board of 765-2109. Ravena.Coeymani--Selklrk Board of warrants, conse.rvations advisory Normansville Community Church, Appeals meets wh~n necessary, Education meets first and third council, as required, Village Hall, 29 usually Fridays at 7 p.m. Town Hall, R.t. Bible study and prayer meeting, 10 __-:==-:-:- __-,;;,- ...,- __ Mondays of each month at 8 p.m. at the Voorheesville Ave. 85. Rockefeller Ad., Elsmere. Information, FRIDAY . b'1ard offices, Thatcher St.. Selki'(k. Project Hope. preventive program for 13 439-7864. Town of Bethlehem Youth Employment adolescents and their families, satellite . Voorheesville Board of Education Testimony Meeting, First Church of MAY Service. hours for youths interested in offices for Bethlehem-Coeymans, 767- Christ, Scientist, 555 Delaware Ave., part-time work, Bethlehem Town Hall, meets second Monday of each month 2445. ----=::.:-=-----=--==--­ 1-4;30 p.m., Monday through Friday. at 7:30 p.m. at district offices in high Delmar, 8 p.m. Information, 439-2512. RecoYery,lnc., self-help for those with .Information, 439-2238. school, At. 85A, Voorheesville. P,oje~t Equinox, Delmar Satellite Bethlehem Archaeology Group, provides chronic nervous symptoms. First -Food Pantry. Selkirk and South office, professional counseling for, regular volunteers with excavation and United Methodist, 428 Kenwood Ave., AARP, Bethlehem Tri-Village Chapter, Bethlehem area. Bethlehem Aeformed substance abuse problems, all contact laboratory experience all day Monday Delmar. Weekly at 12:30 p.m. are offering free tax counseling for Church, Rt. 9W, Selkirk, call 767-2243, confidential. By appointment, call 434- and Wednesday, and Saturday morning Chabad Center, services and discussion seniors, Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 _4:;;3;6~-§82§8~9~o~r~7~6~7~-~29~7~7='=:iii~"'iiiii'==-=6~1:.35::. ___~----:----- meetings. Call 439-4258 for more followed by kiddush, Fridays at sunset, information. Oelaware Ave., Delmar, Wednesdays 9 . WEDNESDAY 109 ElsmereAve., Delmar. Information, a.01.-3 p.m., Thursdays 1-4 p.m. 27 New Scotland Senior Citizens, every Slide Talk, on England, Wales and 439-8280. Infor..rnation, ~9-4955. APRIL ~a~~~~s~n~~~mo~~o~~~~~!h~~~~~s~e: Scotland, by Bernie Turoff, Bethlehem Youth Group Meetings, United Pente­ 765-2109. Public library, 7:30 p.m. Information, costal Church, At. 85, New Salem, 7 Town of Bethlehem, Town Board 439-9314. Normansville Community Church, Testimony Meeting. First Church of p.m. Information. 765-4410. second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:30 Bible study and prayer meeting, 10 Christ. Scientist, 555 Delaware Ave., Spring Concert, Voorheesville Elem­ Qullters United in Learning Together, p.m. Board of Appeals, first and third Aockefeller Ad., Elsmere. Information, Delmar, 8 p.m. Information, 439-2512. entary School at the Clayton A. Bouton meeting with presentation by Phyllis Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Planning Board, 439-7864. Junior-Senior High School, 7:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., Klein, First United Methodist Church. New ScoUand Elks Lodge, meets Slingerlands Fire Co. Auxiliary, fourth Half Moon Button Club, "Damascene·· Delmar, 9:30a.m.-2;30 p.m. Information, Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave. Town second and fourth Wednesdays, Wednesday, Slingerlands Fire Hall, 8 Program, Bethlehem Public library, 477-9705. offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voorheesville Post Office, 8 p.m. p.m. noon. Information, 456-0324. New Scotland Democratic Committee Dinner, Italian American Center, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. 6:30 p.m. Reservations, 439-5201. \ THURSDAY area arts MAY 12 SATURDAY MAY A capsule listing of cullural events easily accessIble to 8ethlehem­ New Scotland Kiwanis Club, Thursdays, 14 New Scotland residents, provided as a community service by the New .Scotland Presbyterian Church, General ElectrIc Co. plastics plant SelkIrk. At. 85, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Archaeotogy Group, provides regular volunteers with excavation and Bethlehem Senior Citizens, meet every laboratory experience ail day Monday Thursdayat Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 and Wednesday, and Saturday morning .THEATRE Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12:30 p.m. Helderberg Madrigal Singers, First Unitarian Church. meetings. Call 439-4258 for more ·'Nunsense,'· Cohoes Music Hall, lhrough May 15. Tickets. Washington Ave. and Robin St., Albany, May 15, 3 p.m. Tickets, information. 235-7969. 465·9737. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Thursdays, FOLK Bible study, 10 a.m., creator's Chabad Center, services followed by '·The Nerd," Capital Rep, 111 North Pearl St., Albany, through crusaders, 6;30 p.m., senior choir, 7:30 kiddush, 109 Elsmere Ave., Delmar, June 12. Tickets, 462-4534. Fast Friends, duo 01 Steve Kayand Frank Fusco, Calle Lena.45 p.m. Information, 439-4328. 9:30 a.m. Information, 439-8280. Phila St., Saratoga, May 13 and 14, 8 p.m. Reservations, Albany Audobon Society, migrating "Peter Pan," The Egg, Albany, through May 27. Tickets. 583-0022. Delmar Fire Dept. ladies Auxiliary, songbird program for birdwatchers" 443-5222. . ART regular meeting second Thursday of FJve Aivers Environmental Education "The Sunshine Boys," SI. Andrew's Dinner Theater. 10 North "Japan the Fad,'· Albany Institute 01 History and Arl. 125 every month except August, at the fire Center, Game Farm Ad., Delmar, 9a.m. Main Ave., Albany, May 14and 15, May 14.7 p.m., May 15, 5 p.m. Washington· A.ve., Albany, through June 26. Information. house, 8 p.m. Inlormation.382-7890. Reservations, 463-2586. 463-4478. Car Wash and Bake Sale, sponsored by Bethlehem Memorial V.F.W. Post 3185, ··Impressions of a New Clvllrzatlon The Lincoln Kirstein the Voorheesville Neighborhood Girl ··Equus," Albany Civic Theater. 235 Second Ave., Albany, meets second Thursday of each through May 22, Tickets. 462-1297. Collection 01 Japanese Prints. 1860-19t2,·· Albany Institute 01 Scouts, Grand Union Parking Lot. History and Art, 125 WaShington Ave .• Albany. through Juty 17. month. post rooms, 404 Delaware Ave., Voorheesville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Delmar, 8 p.m .. Information, 439-9836. ··Mr. Ftannery's Ocean," presented by the Hilltown Players, Inlormatlon, 463-4478. Semi-Annual Book Sale, Voorheesville Maple Inn. East Berne, May 12, 6:30 p.m. Reservations, Public Library, 10 a.rn.-4 p.m. 872-2057. ··The Art of Japan,'· Albany Institute of HiSlory and Art, 125 Elsmere Fire 'Company Auxiliary, Washington Ave., Albany, through July 28. Inlormatlon. meets second Thursdayof each month Bike Rodeo, bicycle skills contest, ··Sabrina Fair." Schenectady Civic Theater. 12 South Church 463-4478. at firehouse, Poplar o'r., Elsmere, 6 Bethlehem Town Hall. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. SI., Schenectady, May 13-22. Tickets. 382-2081. Information, 439-4955. "N.C. Wyeth: The Met life Murals," State Museum, Albany, p.m. MUSIC through June 5. InlormallOn, 474-5877.

Carillonist Richard Strauss. Albany City Hall. Monday through "Wall Pieces,'· by Suzanne Phelan Denny and Phoebe Helman, Friday, 12:10-12:30 p.m. Rathbone Gallery. Albany, through May 13. Inlormation, 445-1778. Special On (HANNli The Canadian Brass, Proctor's Theater, Schenectady, May 13, l~ 8 p.m. Tickets, 346-6204. ··Art of the Eye,'·works by artists with visual impairments. State Museum, Albany. through July 4. Information; 474-5877. "A Patriotic Salute" Organ Pops Concert, Procto(s Theater. Schenectady, May 15, 8 p.m. Tickets, 346-6204. "Curious Arts: 19th Century English Ornamentation,'· Museum 01 the Historical Society of the Early American Decoration, 19 L'Ensemble, Albany Center Gallenes, Arts Building, 23 Monroe Dove St .. Albany, through October. Inlormallon, 462-1676. SI., Albany, May 14, 7 p.m. Tickets, 436-5321. "The Miniature Print Biennial," Albany Academy Gallery. • Plagues Wednesday; 8 p.m. Estella Myers, soprano, Rice Gallery. Albany InSlitute 01 Academy Rd., Albany, through May 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. History and Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, May 12, 7 p.m. Information. 465-1461. • The World at War Information, 463-4478. Thursday, 10 p.m. ··Printmaking: North/South/EasVWest," Albany Institute 01 • Richard Tucker Capital District Classical Guitar Society, SI. Andrew s Church, History and Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany, through May27. Friday. 9 p.m. Main and Madison Ave., Albany, May 15, 4 p.m. Tickets, Inlormation.463-4478. • Edward the King 272-1734. • Saturday, 9 p.m. "The New York State Capitol: A Place in History,'· 160 . photographs and cartoons, State Capitol. State St. Lobby, • Nature Albany Symphony Orchestra. family concert, Troy Savings Sunday, 8 p.m. Bank Music Hall. Troy, May 13,8 p.m. Tickets, 465-4755. through May, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Inlormation, 473-0341. • An Ocean Apart Picture This and E Plemnlsta, B09ies, Albany, May 12, 10 p.m. College of Saint Rose Master Show, PICotte Gallery. 324 State Monday, 9 p.m. Information, 463-7962. St.. Albany. through May 20. Information, 454-5189. • Frontline Tuesday, 9 p.m; Empire State Repertory Orchestra. final concert. UnIOn College Memorial Chapter, Schenectady. May 15, 3 p.m. Tickets. 438-8868. FILM

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'j PAGE14-May11,1988-TheSpotlight SUNDAY Pairs and Spares Club, for singles and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3185 American Association ot Retired Testimony Meeting, First Church of couples over 40, organizational pot Ladles Auxiliary, meets on third Persons, Inc., chapter meeting with Christ. Scientist. 555 Delaware Ave .• luck dinner, nursery care provided, Monday of each month, VFW Post Albert Miller, former assistant state Delmar. 8 p.m. Information, 439-2512. MAY 15 Jerusalem Reformed Church, Rt. 32, 3185, 404 Delaware Ave .. Delmar, 8 director, First United Methodist Church, Normansville Community Church, Feura Bush, 6 p.m. p.m. IrVormation, 439-9836. Delmar, 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting. 10 Delmar Presbyterian Church, Worship. SI. Jude Bike-a-Than, Hamagrael Library Birthday Bash, for preschoolers, Kindergarten Storyhour, Bethlehem Rockefeller Rd .• Elsmere. Information. church school. nursery, 10:30 a.m.; School. Information, 439-3819. Bethlehem Public Library, 1:30 p.m. Public Library, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 439-7864. family worship and communion first Information, 439-9314. Information, 439-9314. ,.-Pethl' 'lem Archaeology Group, provides Sunday of the month; coffee hour. MONDAY Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited, - regular volunteers with excavation and 11:30 a.m. Information on adult public forum, "What's Happening in laboratory experience all day Monday education and youth fellowships. MAY 16 Bethlehem and What Can We Do?" and Wednesday, and Saturday morning 439-9252. Bethlehem Public Library. 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY meetings. Call 439-4258 for more United Pentecostal Church, Sunday Delmar Kiwanis, meet Mondays at Information. 439-6885. 1 8 information. School and worship service, 10 a.m.; Starlite Restaurant, Rt. 9W. Glenmont, MAY choir rehearsal, 5 p.m.; evening 6:15 p.m. Computer Resume Wrlling Workshop, service, 6:45 p.m.; At. 85, New Salem. with demonstration of the Perfect AI-Anon Group, support for relatives of Resume Computer Kit. Bethlehem Information. 765-4410. alcoholics, meets Mondaysat Bethlehem Bethlehem Lions Club, meets first and TUESDAY third Wednesday of month, Starlite Public Library, 7:30 p.m. Registration. South Bethlehem Un lied Methodist Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave., Delmar, Restaurant, Rt. 9W, Glenmont, 7 p.m. 439-9314. Church, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; 8:30-9:30 p.m. Information, 439-4581. MAY worship, 11 a.m.: followed by coffee 17 Mother's Time Together, group for Feura Bush Senior Cltizens,lunch with Delmar Community Orchestra, rehearsal program on gardening, Jerusalem hour; Willowbrook Ave .• South Beth­ mothers and their preschool children, Mondays, Bethlehem Town Hall, Reformed Church. Rt. 32. Feura BuSh, lehem. Information, 767-9953. Delmar, 7:30 p.m. Information, 439-4628. Delmar Rotary, meets Tuesdays at meets first and third Wednesdays of month, Onesquethaw Reformed 1 p.m. Delmar Reformed Church, church Starlite Restaurant. At. 9W, Glenmont. Temple Chapter 5 RAM, first and third Church, 10 a.m.-noon. Building Lecture, sponsored by the school and worShip, nursery provided 6p.rn. Mondays, Delmar Masonic Temple. Albany County Rural Housing Alliance. during worship. 386 Delaware Ave., 10 New Scotland Democratic SOCial Club, Bethlehem Elks Lodge 2233 meets at Mothers' Time Out, meets Mondays, with speakers on contracting, Cooper­ a.m. Information, 439-9929. all welcome, meets third Tuesdays at lodge, Rt. 144 Cedar Hill, 8 p.m. first Christian support group for mothers of Meads Corners. Rt. 32, 8 p.m. and third Wednesdays. ative Extension Center, Martin Ad .• First United Methodist Church of preschool children, child care provided, Voorheesville, 7 p.m. Information, Delmar, worship and nursery care for Delmar Reformed Church, 10-11 :30 Legion Auxiliary, Nathaniel Adams Onesquethaw Chapter, Order 01 the 765-2425. pre-school children, 9:30 a.m.; kids a.m. Information, 439-9929. Blanchard Post 1040. Poplar Or., Eastern Star, first and third Wednesdays Christian Fellowship. 9:45 a.m.; church Elsmere, third Tuesday, 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Kenwood Ave., Spring Band Concert. featuring the Quartet Rehearsal, United Pentecostal junior and senior high bands. Clayton school and adult education, 11 a.m.; Blood Pressure Clinic, free testing. Delmar. 8 p.m. Junior Youth Fellowship, 3:30 p.m.; Church. Rt. 85, New Salem, 7:15 p.m. A. Bouton Junior-Senior High School, Information, 765-4410. third Tuesdays through April. Bethlehem Voorheesville, 7:30 p.m. Senior Youth Fellowship, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. Delmar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and New Scotland Senior Citizens, every Information. 439-9976 or 439-2689. Alateen Meeting, Mondays, support 7-8 p.m. Information. 139-4955. Wednesday, old schoolhouse, New Bethlehem Board of Appeals, public Salem. Information, Lois Crounse at Normansville Community Church, group for young people whose lives hearings. Bethlehem Town Hall, 8 p.m. have been affected by someone else's Medicare Form Aid, sponsored by 765-2109. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., Sunday Information, 439-4955. drinking. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, AARP, first and third Tuesdays, services. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m" 10 Delmar. 8:3~9:30 p.m. Information. Bethlehem Town Hall, Delmar, 10a.m.- Rockefeller Rd., Elsmere. Information. 439-4581. 2 p.m. AppOintments required, 439-2160. 439-7864. Bethlehem Lodge 1096 F&AM first and Bethlehem CommunilyChurch, morning Bethlehem Archaeology Group, provides BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN WORKSHOP regular volunteers with excavation and third Tuesdays. Delmar Masonic worship service, 10:30 a.m" Sunday laboratory experience all day Monday Temple. School. 9 a.m., baby care provided, 11- and Wednesday. and Saturday morning evening fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Informa­ Delmar Progress Club. annual spring meetings. Call 439-4258 for more tion.439-3135. banquet, Normanside Country Club, information. Delmar. 6:30 p.m. Onesquethaw Church, Worship. 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m .• Sunday School. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bible study and Sunday school classes, 9:15 • a.m., worship. 10:30 a.m., babysitting Schonowe's Shearing Days available. Information, 439-4328. May 14th & 15th 9-5 p.m. First Church of Christ. Scientist. service and Sunday school. 11 a.m., Come and see: child care provided, 555 Delaware ·Sheep Shearing ·Sheep Skins Ave.• Oelmar. Information. 439-2512. .Sheep Oog Demonstration ·Wool Blankets ·Yarn Glenmont Reformed Church, worship. ·Lambs and Calves 11 a.m. nursery care provided. Inlormation, 436-7710. 2749 Old State Rd. In Guilderland Slingerlands Community United Meth­ 35~272 (Just off At 20 West of 146) 355-1706 odist Church, worship service, church school and youth forum. 10 a.m .• Free refreshments - Bring the kids coffee hour and Cherub and Junior Choir rehearsals, 11 a.m., 1499 New COME ON - BE A PART OF IT Scotland Ad., Slingerlands. Information, 439-1766. ALBANY SYMPHONY ** Brochure Distribution ** St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Saturday, June 11 Eucharist with breakfast, 8 a.m. Family R c H E S T R A service, 10 a.m., with Sunday school o and nursery, coffee hour following """" ...... service. Poplar and Elsmere Aves., - Delmar. Information, 439-3265. A Season or Merrill Lynch Clarksville Community Church, Sunday Great Music Palace Classics - '1"'''''''0, ...... , School. 9:15 a.m .• Worship, 10:30 a.m. N_ Yori Tdqi_ M.,-rlIli1Jru1a ...... r.~." ill .... . Coffee following service, nursery care Friday May 13 Saturday May 14 provided. Information, 768-2853. " .. ~...\.~,..~ r:==-=====- 8:oop_m. 8:oop_m. !Ilt!•• ..,,:.. WO.W.N.SENIOR OF BETHLEHEM VAN Good Samaritan House, Classique ~. '. Troy Savings Bank Palace Tbeatre i.iII' call 4)9• .n70. 9-11 I.m Studio dance student recital. 125 . .'. -0..'---1 Rockefeller Ad .• Delmar, 7:30 p.m. Music HaU Albany _,.0:,.., Information, 439-8116. In Feura Bush The Spotlight is sold at Houghtaling's Market ~- SENIOR CITIZENS The McLean Mix - Voices or Ibe Wind Elgar - Enigma Variations ~.NEWS AND EVENTS Haydn - Symphony No_ 78 TICKETS AVAILABLE - PLEASE CALL (518) 465-4663 CALENDAR GROCERY SHOPPING DAY Monday. Residents of Elsmere, Delmar, Slinger­ SUMMER lands and North Bethlehem to Delaware Plaza 8:30- EMMA 11:30 a.m. WILLARD PROGRAMS Thursday - Residents of Glenmont, Selkirk and South Bethlehem to Town Squire Plaza 9:00-11:30 SUMMER DANCE FEST/VAL a.m. • A program of Dance, Drama and Camping Activities • • DANCE CAMP DANCE WORKSHOP Senior Van Dinner Out Program - Take a friend • • Ages 6-12 years • Ages 12 and up out to dinner! The Senior Van will pick you up at your ;Guilder~a'q,d, •••••••••••••• ::'; 1 • Daily dance training combined • Ballet, points, variations, adagio home at an appointed time and the group will be with exciting camp activities (pu.s de deux), modem, jazz, tap transported to a designated restaurant. Reservations • Ballet modern, jazz and tap Spani5h and flamenco dance are made in advance by the office. • Drama, Spanish Dance • Drama STRAWBERRY • Arts & Crafts, swimming, cookoUIS • Study field trip to NYC and area theatres Wednesday. April 27th, YIP's (Chinese) SUPPER anTimes Union SATURDAY

1903 New Scotland Rd., Slingerlands MAY (on Rt. 85, 1~ miles west of Tollgate) 14 THURSDAY SPECIAL Luncheons & Parties Arranged Volksmarch, non-competitive walk, -Reseruations Suggested- sponsored by Empire State Capital Boiled Corned Beef &Cabbage 439-3800 Volkssporters, Kinderhook Village Hall, 8 a.m.-S p.m. Information, Lunch 869-9802. w/potato, carrots & rye bread ,. '" Dinner .', ~ -;~'. w/relish tray, salad $7. 50 • _":: I,: or cup of pea soup, potato, carrots & rye bread .a;ti~iF,#1 SATURDAY NITE- PRIME RIB OF BEEF SEAFOOD AND STEAK Delmar's Only Dinner Restaurant KING CUT $11.95 - QUEEN CUT $10.95 - JR. CUT $9.95 RESTAURANT ..~~rJi~ ~ 1811 WESTERN AVE. ia located In ' 4 Corners, Delmar ALBANY, N.Y. 12203. 518-869-3408 Downtown Albany B kl S CLOSED SUNDAYS No Early Bird - May 14th and 15th ...... roc ey Mansion Hill Inn M~n.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 439-9810 Early Bird Entrees Daily· Cor. Part A ••• A PlllUp 51. Fn. & Sat. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ·A1bODY, N... yo.... InlZ ...... Monday - Saturday 4:30 - 6:00 PM Dbmor Moodily - Saturday "Owned by the Brockley Family since 1952" 5:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m. SUNDAY 4:00 - 5:30 PM GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE (SIB) 46S-1038

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Compassionate Friends, support group for parents whose children have died, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St., Albany, 7:30 p.m. Information, 438-7316. Coping lecture. "Coping with Family Illness," by Samuel Klagsbrun, Desmond Americana, Albany-Shaker Rd., Albany, 8 p.m. Information, 584-3600. Father's Rights Association, monthly meeting, Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave., Albany, 7 p.m. Information, 674-3253. Wildflower Walk, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga, 7 p.m. Information, 584-2535. American Society for Public Administra­ tion, Annual Conference, keynote speech by Elliot L. Richardson, Attorney General during the Nixon Administration, Albany HIlton Hotel, 9 a.m. Information, 472-1300.

WEDNESDAY MAY 18 Joseph Kilgallen and Mel Wilcove in "The Sunshine Boys," Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 at St. Andrew's Wheeler Brothers Foundry, tour, Dinner Theater. For ~ickets, call 463.2586. sponsored by the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, Troy, 11 a.m. Information, 274·5267. Defensive Driving Program, for licensed Albany, 9 a.m.-4;30 p.m. Information, drivers, E & E Enterprises, 1400 449-9595. Capital District PTA. Spring Conference, Washington Ave., Albany, 8:45 a.m,- School 19, 369 New Scotland Ave., 3:30 p.rn.Registration, 465-0055. . SUNDAY Albany,·4 p.m. Information, 861-7450. Garage Sale, sponsored by the Embrojderer's Guild of America, Guilderland Lioness Club, 2904 Old MAY 15 meeting and luncheon, Century House State Rd., Guilderland, 355-7957. Restaurant, At. 9, Latham, 10:30 a.m. Information, 434-3784. Scavenger Hunl, "Things Aren't What History lecture, "Historic Houses of It's brother against brother as Richard Schlierer left and and 'They Used to Be," Albany Academy for the Hudson River Valley." Federal Martin Dodd fight for "Sabrina Fair," played 'by Christina Girls. 140 Academy Rd., Albany, 6 p.m. Period House. Annandale-on-Hudson, In Voorheesville The Spotlight is sold at HenrY'Sendra, in ·the final performances of the Schenectady Information, 463-2201. 2 p.m. Information, 4~36-9826. Stewarts and Voorheesville Drugs Civic Players' 60th season May 13·14 and 18.22. Special Olympics, spring games, "Cooks and Kitchens Tour," in Bleeker Stadium, Albany, 9:45 a.m. neighborhood kitchens, Willett and Information, 434-5074. Chestnut streets and Madison Ave., Albany, 2-5 p.m. Tickets, 462-9696. Imagination Celebration, original plays written by students and performed by Iroquois Tales, told by Susan Spivak. regional theater companies. State Iroquois Indian Museum, Schoharie. 2 Museum, Albany, 7 p.m. Information, p.m. Information, 295-8553. 474·5877. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, , Oral CancerScreening. no appointments . meeting, MS Chapter Office, 421 New necessary, sponsored by the American Karner Ad., Shaker Park West, Albany, Cancer Society, Colonie Center, 10 1 p.m. Information, 452-1631. a.m.-2 p.m. Information, 438-7841. Shaker Heritage Festival Day. tours, MONDAY music, crafts and dance, Ann Lee • Home grounds, Albany-Shaker Rd., MAY 16 Albany, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information, Good thing mom got 456-7890. Public lecture, "SOl: Defending Writers Conference. "How to Sell Your America in Space," by Gene Vosseler, BoOk," sponsored by the Women's Tom Sawyer Motor Inn, 1444 Western Press Club, Albany Marriott, Wolf Rd., Ave., Albany, 7:30 p.m. Information, Du Pont STAINMASTER* Colonie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information, 439-8130. 355·2774. TUESDAY Carpet at DELMAR Skin Cancer Screening. sponsored by American Cancer Society, Albany . CARPET Medical Center, K-Wing, Room 106, MAY Albany, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration, STAINMASTER carpet is so stain 438·0174. Capital District Women's Political Real Estate Owners and Investors Caucus, Political Action Committee resistant, spills like this will clean Conference, hands-on workshops, Fundraiser, Kenmore Hotel Lobby, 74 • up with just soap and water. sponsored by Empire State Real Estate North Pearl St., Albany, 6:30-8 p.m. Association, Turf Inn, 205 Wolf Rd., Information, 439-6317.

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State late, NEWS fROM SElkiRk Walk for hunger planned The student writers worked on The CROP Walk to stop hunger advertisements and. toured the ANd SOUTh BEThlEhEM sponsored by the RCS council of WNYT News studio where [hey RCSborrows churches will take place Sunday, met staffer Chris Kapostasy. Cheryl Clary 7(17-2373 May 15. The seven mile walk By Sal Prividera begins at 2 p.m. at the Grace Bikeathon will The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk United Methodist Church. Regis· benefit children RCS budget vote day ciation will present a talk by Peter tration will be held at 1:30 p.m. Central School District . "got A bikeathon to benefit St. caught short" of funds due to a From I until9 p.m. today at the Christoph on "The Life and CROP aids in funding on a Jude's Children's Hospital In late state budget and had to RCS Senior High School, voters Times of Teunis Slingerland" at worldwide basis as well as right the association's meeting to be here in our community. A portion Memphis, Tenn., will be held at borrow over $200,000 to cover will be deciding on the proposed Hamagrael Elementary School on expenses through Friday. 1988-89 RCS school budget, three held May 19 at 8 p.m.in the of the funds collected through the Sunday, May 15, at 11 a.m. school board seats and two Schoolhouse Museum, Route 144, walk will be distributed to the The district "was forced to propositions. The budget represents Selkirk. area food pantries and senior Riders who bring in $25 or more borrow $260,000," said Rodger an 11.22 percent 'increase over Christoph is the head of citizen programs. in contributions will receive a t­ Lewis, district business adminis­ '. last year's operating costs. The manuscripts and special collections PTA groups to meet shirt. Riders who bring in $75 or trator. The funds would be rise this year is attributed mainly in the State Library at Albany. A.W. Becker PTA will meet on more will receive a t-shirt and a retroactive to April 29, he said, . to staffing and salaries, e'llployee His discussion of Teunis Slinger- Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. A sports bag. and would cover expenses to May benefits, debt service, BOCES land, the first of that family to . major part of the meeting will be Prizes and gifts will be awarded 6. The loan from Key Bank was in costs, supplies and transportation emigrate to the new world in to elect next year's officers. by Betty Lent Realty, Verstandig's the form of a five-day note at five' costs. 1654, should be entertaining as Florist, Famous Shoes, Town and percent interest, which will be well as historically informative. The Ravena PTO will hold an Tweed, Fantastic Sam's and paid back as soon as the state The three vacant board seats open meeting on Wednesday, May funds came in, he said. are being sought by Dr. Maurice The public is invited and 18 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the Bialys, Bagels and Butter. Satin, Sarah Hafensteiner and refreshments will be served last open meeting of the year. To make a donation or obtain a "We should have our money Linda Bruno. Terms will begin in following the meeting. Please try to attend and support sponsor kit call Patricia Cleary at and not be forced to spend money July. 439·3819. (on loans)," said Wayne Furman, Church thrift shop open the work of your parent teachers board vice president. He said the Two propositions deal with the The South Bethlehem United groups. Film at library money was due in April and May. district's plans to gradually Methodist Church Thrift Shop is W!,rking on Imagi-News David Greenberg of the french Furman said the board should purchase replacement school find out if there are any laws buses and to continue roof open again. Operated by members Jessica Sengenbergerano Luann department at Shenendehowa of the United Methodist Women, Rudolph represented Ravena­ High School will present his film, preventing the state from passing replacement at the senior high a law to pay due monies when the school. the shop is located in the small Coeyman-Selkirk's A. W. Becker "lie d-Orleans," at the Bethlehem barn to the rear of the church on elementary school as student Public Library on Sunday, May budget is late. Historical group speaker Willowbrook Avenue. It is open on writers for the second edition of 22, at 2 p.m. Call 439-9314 for The board unanimously approved The Bethlehem Historical Asso- Tuesdays, with offerings that [magi·News, published by Melro- information. modifications to the grade 12 English program. Students will now take one elective course and New and Next to New We Buy And Sell one required course, according to LifeStyles Superintendent William Schwartz. lall.rlan. Each course runs half of the The WeI/ness Approach to Quitting Smoking school year. The elective courses Dolla,S., include literature. journalism, Group Sessions Starting May 17th, 1988 2306 WESTERN AVE. media and creative writing, he GUILDERLAND said. The required course includes 5 Weeks - Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 PM instruction such as writing, which "we think all kids should 456-3233 have," he said. Call Judith Swasey, RN AND GOOD SALES In other business, the board: (S18) 439-4129 ~Iothln~ lor the IO ...,nul • Approved tenure for Ann Marie Bosico, secondary math; Patricia DellaRocco, elementary education: Joan Kratz, guidance: Bonnie Labunski, physical educa­ tion; Veronica Mitchell, music: JONES SERVICE Patricia O'Keefe, elementary cd ucation; Sue Panthen, elementary 14 Grove Street education;1udith Ragotzkie, foreign language; Bryan Wood, secondary 439-2725 science. • Accepted with regret the for all your word processing needs Complete Auto Repairing resignation of basketball coach LETIERSIMEMOS RESUME SERVICE Bettr Faxon after 24 years of NEWSLETIERS Foreign & Domestic Models TRANSCRIPTION service. FL YEASINOnCES MI;RGE DOCUMENlS Road Service and Towing Quick Turnaround - Reasonab/o Rale. In Slingerlands The Spotlight is sold al • Tuneups • Automatic Transmissions· Brakes To/Igate, PBs Subs, Fa/vos, Sionewell • Engine Reconditioning. 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Eugene Heideman, secretary for program in the Reformed Church of America, will deliver the sermon. __ ~"....-1 .. Elks lodge on market Family fun at The building which houses the Members of the South Bethlehem Players production of "The - Five Rivers Elks members meeting on May Bethlehem lodge of the Order of 18th. According to lodge member Matchmaker" are, from left, Gail Canutson, Michael Haskell, A family·oriented spring explor· Elks is on the market as members Jennifer Osborn, Nathan Dickson and Peter Haskell, ation of the outdoors will be George Markley, there is some are considering the high costs of disagreement among the member· , Cheryl Clary presented at the Five Rivers maintanance and heat and Environmental Education Center, ship as to the sale and future whether the lodge should remain plans of the lodge. Game Farm Rd., Delmar, on there. Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Players group began Spring activities for parents and Currently, the asking price of Seafood considered young children will be presented. the former governor's residence is $349,000 and it is being shown to "Seafood, A Healthy Choice," a An afternoon bird walk will be class for consumers, will be held aschurchcelebration held at 2 p.m. perspective . buyers by Mike Albano Realtyof Ravena. However, at the William Rice Extension The program, "Birding for to date, no offers have been Center, Martin Rd., Voorheesville, Beginners" is designed to introduce By Cheryl Clary MEB Hunter, director of this received. on May 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. production. Because of her the beginning birder to common Seafood dishes will be prepared. The South Bethlehem Players artistic background, an artist by birds of the area. Center The fate of the stately mansion, The evening will also include a have been reborn and will present profession, MEB Hunter has also naturalists will discuss bird located on property overlooking discussion about the selection and the -fruits of their efforts this provided many of the painted watching and identification during Rt. 144 in Cedar Hill, will be more storage of seafood. Register before weekend with a production of the· backdrops for the productions. the walk on the center grounds. carefully examined at the next May 23 by calling 765·3550. Thornton Wilder play, "The Presently, she has a show of her Matchmaker." artwork at the Unity Church in The players are housed in the Albany. South Bethlehem United Methodist Church where it originated as a The current production, on group to dramatize the celebration Hundreds of New which the broadway jewel, "Hello buENAU'S of the church's 150 year Dolly" was based, will include anniversary offering views of life Frames to Choose from period costuming assembled by INC. in the town over the years. Eleanor Kendall and antiques When the Scarborough auditor· from Ed Eilers of Nestledown ium was added to the original Antiques. The cast of 16 includes church structure, a stage with several well known area ve1vet down curtains and theater residents, including Earl Jones, We're Celebrating Our lighting was added. Known as the Carolyn Savery and Eleanor and Choral Club, the theater came Robert Kendall. alive in the 1950's with several 11th year in Delmar productions,incl uding "Showboat." 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The Spotlight - May 11. 1988 - PAGE 19. Smoking, passes, Regents at issue in election

By Bill Dixon The returns showed many pre· unheard of situation, convenOd to passes was also brought up. In This year the senate drafted a Three days of low·key politicking election forecasts to be correct, decide how exactly to handle it. earlier years, the passes provided petition to the Board calling for came upon a not·so·indifferent while at the same time exposed a After little deliberation, it was students witi, an opportunity to the repeal of the new mandate. Bethlehem Central High School good numb~r of upsets to what decided that the tie would have to leave the school grounds during Berry, Shayegani and others used three weeks ago. supposedly had been "sure be broken bya paper ballot re·vote their unscheduled time. Today, this as a key point to their things". Having delivered a cast in homerooms the week the passes are not issued. Many speeches. This year" s election came speech that called for an increase following vacation. The senate students feel that they have not quickly and brought attention to in the voicing of student opinions laid aside the issue of there being been gi ven enough reason as to many of Bethlehem Central's about senate money·matters, something of an incongruity why the passes were revoked. more pressing problems. From junior Robert Dillon won the race lietween the two elections; mainly DWI arrest made the questioning of the school's There was also mention of the for senate treasurer, defeating tha t the second election would school's ongoing problems with A 28·year·old Schenectady man smoking policy to the widespread classmate Steven Connolly. In the include every student in the dissatisfaction with the new parking. Space in the front was arrested for driving while race for senate secretary, Susan school, even those that hadn't parking lot is limited and some intoxi:ated last Monday night Regents requirements, students Shayegani, a junior, took the lead bothered to vote the first time spoke up. BC may have been students have been forced to park after being stopped on Rt. 32 for over sophmore Katherine Saba. around, thereby changing the on the streets surrounding the speeding, Bethlehem police said. trying to disprove one of the most Ian Berry, the Senate's current composition of the electorate school, consequently raising The officer detected the odor of popular myths of the decade - president and the only incumbent considerably, as well as nearly complaints from the school's alcohol in the car and the man that students, even at the high doubling its size. Whatever the seeking re·election, won more neighbors. Money has not yet stated he had been drinking, school level, are not so apathetic than enough votes to keep his added effects might have been, as to ignore the directions in been approved for the paving of police said. The man failed a pre· office, squashing challenger Neil Jazcko won the race by a wide new lots for student parking, and screening device test and was which their school is headed. margin and will assume the office Breslin. that has also been a source of arrested, police said. He was also On a recent Wednesday, while some time in May. annoyance for a portion of the charged with having a blood students and faculty made their But if there was any real student body. way into a newly repaired excitement to be seen in Friday's Unlike previous elections, issues alcohol content of .10 percent or auditorium, the candidates for results, it was in the race fOr vice· sum;>unding this year's candidacies Another question that was on more and unlicensed operation of the various offices of the school's president. Three students were in were not hard to find. The new the minds of many students was a motor vehicle, police said. He Student Senate quickly made last the Funning, all were juniors and smoking policy, which forbids all the new Regents mandate. The was released on an appearance minute alterations in their all had considerable experience in students except seniors and some New York State Board of Regents ticket, police said. speeches. Each would give his or the workings of student govern· juniors (by decree of a kind of has issued new requirements for her talk three times during the ment. Amy Conway, a cheerleader "grandfather" clause) from lighting the awarding of a Regents course of the day. Voting and a mem ber of a local sorori ty, up any where on the school diploma. Students must now take Correction machines, acquired by the senate tied in the precedent·setting race grounds, was a predictably hot an introductory economics course In the April 27 issue of The through an arrangement with the with GregJazcko, a member ofthe topic. Many senate members felt as well as a new course called Spotlight, it was incorrectly stated town of Bethlehem, would be set volleyball and soccer teams. that the decision had been made "Participation in Govenment". that Alteri's Restaurant and Five· up in the cafeteria on Thursday, a Danielle Rinsler, despite the behind the students' backs, as the Both courses, which are to be star Video will be sponsoring the move that might have given a outlining m her speech of a school board had voted for it taken in the senior year, would "Fifth·lnning Fifty" program more official look to the elections. variety of seemingly original during the summer, a time when restrict the student's ability to during the 1988 Tri·Village Little The results would be announced approaches to student affairs, the senate was, for all intents and take the traditional senior electives League season. Alteri's Pizza and on Friday, just before school let was shut out. The incumbent purposes, virtually dissolved. that have become greatly valued Seafood and Five·star Video are out for spring break. . senate, faced with a nearly The question of off-campus by students and faculty alike. the sponsors.

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PAGE 20- May 11, 1988 - The Spotlight . times,' one day the alcoholic walked through the rear doors of Bu~nham gets coaching nod o Pastor mourned the church while the pastor was delivering his sermon from the By Mark Stuart and is also very active in area (From Page 1) that those efforts to unite the pulpit. Overcome with emotion by football camps. the church and was a friend of Christian fellowship locally were seeing the man, Besson said, David Burnham has been concentrated in the Bethlehem Metcalf collapsed and was carried named head coach of the Clayton Burnham said he has already Metcalf's for over 12 years. "He scheduled a number of meetings was a builder who was always and Albany areas. away. A. Bouton Junior-Senior High .football team, replacing Peter for the team in May. "Football is a building," she said, "not only Locally, he was the founder of "A mother grows tired sometimes year·round sport," he said. physically, but also spiritually." the Glenmont Christian Academy from taking care of so many Douglas who stepped down from in 1979 and the Glenmont that position in March. "There's going to be changes in Metcalf was, quite literally, a children; the more children she the way things are done from now builder who would undertake Daycare Center in 1985. He has, the more tired she becomes," Burnham is a fourth grade on.-' roofing and redesigning projects helped found the Solid Rock Besson said. teacher at the Voorheesville Church in 1976. Prior to that, he Burnham and his wife Patricia, . in the community. In speaking of Plans to find a new minister Elementary School. He was an the church, Besson said he "had a served as assistant pastor of the assistant coach under Douglas who is also a teacher at the United Pentecostal Church in have already begun, Besson said. Voorheesville Elementary School, vision of this, he dug this But she added, "he is irreplaceable." and for Tom Buckley,' and has (church's foundation) out! This Rensselaer. served for two years as an reside in Voorheesville with their assistant coach at Bishop Gibbons two daughters, Deah and Brittany. was his vision given to him by the Despite the loss of Pastor Lord." and one year as an assistant at Metcalf, Paiko said the church Lecture on SUNY·Albany. Besson said she had come to will continue to grow and remain building planned Carrection know the pastor as a friend and a strong because Metcalf was so He has worked mainly as a brother. She noted one particular dedicated to educating and The Albany County Rural defensive coordinator. He helped Adams·Russell Cable Service instance where he came to be with training others. "He was always Housing Alliance will sponsor a lead the Voorheesville squads to which recently announced that it her at 4 a.m. when she was very raising others up, making strong lecture on "Building" on Wednes· four wins in five sectional is raising its rates to customers in ill. "He was a true shepherd who leaders in the church. The church day, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the championship games. He has had Bethlehem, New Scotland and would lay down his life for his is in good hands," Paiko said. William Rice Extension Center, an article published in Coaching Voorheesville, is not currently sheep," she said. Metcalf's 19·year·old son Justin, MArtin Rd., Voorheesville. Victor Clinic, a national coaching negotiating a new franchise is one of those church leaders, Triolo will speak about modular publication, on the kicking game agreement with the Town of Besson grew up in Czechoslo­ construction. Joseph Peattie will Bethlehem. The cable company vakia during the Nazi rule, before Paiko said, and is currently the church's youth minister. speak about being your own was granted a five-year extension moving to Holland, England and general contractor. For information Community seminar of its franchise by the New York eventually the United States. "The full impact of this on his call 765·2425. Cable Commission in 1986. Under Sev~ral of her relatives in Europe ministry hasn't been felt yet," offered for women federal law, town approval was have called to express their grief Paiko said. "But it will be JCA honors students "Commonunity," a community not required. The franchise in the church's loss; Besson said. fulfilled." . • semmar for women, will be held currently expires in 1991. She said that one of the Metcalf's Besson said Metcalf was a Several graduates of theJumor at the Bethlehem Community dreams was to one day see all pastor who would become so College of Albany were recently Church, 201 Elm Ave., Delmar, on Christian fellowships united, and involved in his work that it would honored for a~ademlc excellence. Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. those hopes reached as far as affect him physically. She recalled Graduating students honored until 1 p.m. Topics to be Spring concert set Europe. She said Metcalf would the time the pastor became included: Patricia A. McMullen of considered will include managing sometime speak with her of The music department of concerned about a community Glenmont, interior design; Gary stress, parenting, managing the Slingerlands Elementary School travelling to Europe for such a member who was losing a battle W. Ellsworth of Voorheesville, household and maintaining a purpose. will present a spring concert in with alcoholism. 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PAGE 22 - May 11, 1988 - The SIJVIII.unt Spotlight Special Section 75years servIce• Bethlehem Public Library ce~ebrates anniversary The library today busiest in area. By Anna Jane Abaray I government collections. The Career The Bethlehem Public Library Resources Center provides infor­ opened its doors for the first time - j, mation on employment oppor· on August 16,1913, in one room of tunities and a career counseling Delmar's elementary school build· ". '.I - service. ing on Kenwood Avenue, now the Masonic Temple. The Library But that's not all. The Library began as the result of the efforts is also a center for cornPlunity of a small band of women activities. In 1987, 748 meetings volunteers to improve their and programs sponsored by the community. Written records dating library and nearly 100 other from May, 1915, show the library community organizations were owned 889 books and had $273.12 held there. On many occasions in its treasury. That year the meetings were scheduled in both library had a circulation of 3,870. of the rooms the building has From these modest beginnings, available for community use. An the Library has grown to be ooeof estimated 23,000 people attended the most heavily used public meetings at the Library last year. libraries of its size in upstate New: The Bethlehem Public Library York, and according to recent is also in the forefront of using studies, in the nation. technology toenhance its services. In 1987 the Library circulated We have a fully automated more than 418,000 items. As of circulation system. a computerized the end of 1987 the Library owned reference search service. and 134,000 books, almost 12,000 microcomputers available for recordings. including video and public use. The Library is one of audio cassettes. phonograph re­ only a few libraries in the state cords and compact discs. and with a public access cable subscribed t0363 newspapers and television station. magazines. During 1987, 7,500 books and other materials were The Bethlehem Public Library, with its busiest in the Capital District and one of the The statistics are impressive. added to the Li brary 's collections. distinctive two-story main room, is the busiest in the entire state. Tom Knight' They are indicative not only of the An additional 1,586 items were Library, but also of the kind of borrowed from other libraries for serves approximately 5,000' Jeople .tems each card holder borrowed, answered by staff librarians well·educated and progressive Bethlehem users. weekly. Since introducing auto· 16.7, was more than three times during 1987, an annual increase community the Library serves. mated circulation in 1981, new the state·wide average of 5.5. of 12 percent. The Library has The Bethlehem Public Library card holders have increased by 33 special consumer, health, local is open 71 hours a week and Anna Jane Abaray is public Dercent. The average number of 52,275 reference questions were history, genealogy and local relations librarian for the library. A splendid The bookmobile in Moscow By Chris Fiato institution Since 1931 the Bethlehem Public Library has been delivering By Margaret A, Mirabelli books to area residents who love 1'51 to read but are not able to visit the When we moved to this area library. Babe the Blue Ox, '. in 1965, we first rented a Delmar's largest travelinglibrary, farmhouse near Guilderland brought books as far as Moscow, Center. I immediately began definitely an outlying area. looking for a library. Trips to the public libraries of neigh· In Behind Ihe Scenes al Ihe boring areas revealed a depress­ Library, written by Edith Busby, ingthinness to their collections, the janitor-of the Washington but then by accident I County Free Library in Hagers· discovered a small. insanely town, Md. was identified as the overcrowded library in Delmar driver of the first book wagon in - and knew I had found a the United States in 1907. treasure. Within six months As stated by Busby, many we had found a house to buy­ buses, trailer trucks and station cleverly situated a mere block wagons have_since been designed The Delmar Bookmobile is hoisted aboard a ligbter at a to carry book collections to those f rom that delicious source of Brooklyn pier for transfer to a freighter bound for Russia in entertainment and information who want or need reading 1959. This Associated Press photo was published in the - where we lived until the material. Public libraries in cities Kllickerbocker News. . year the library moved to its 'Margaret Mirabelli continue to use bookmobiles to supply reading materials to those present location. We also oldest daughter, then three, distant parts of the district. Moby 1947, the bookmobile traveled a moved, again to within a block who aren't able to visit the Dick first traveled through course of 64 miles every two found equal or even greater library. or so of the library. The staff satisfaction in the library. Not Bethlehem on March 13, 1942, weeks. covering four routes and used to joke about this. only did the fascinating array According to a library history driven by the librarian, Dorothy stopping at seven scHools. Each of children's 500ks entrance prepared by Barbara Hotaling, Creifelds. child was allowed to borrow four I first sought to satisfy my her, but good fortune also Delmar's first bookmobile was When gas rationing closed books, and adults had no own needs for good books, supplied two wonderful child· founded in in 1931 by Mrs. Ethel down the bookmobile for two borrowing limits imposed. Farwell fiction and nonfiction. Long ren·s librarians. whose com pIe­ Blake in cooperation with Mrs. weeks during World War II, Moby distributed the books while a ago I learned that I couldn't mentary skills dazzle me to Eula Hallam, then librarian at the Dick's popularity was soon chauffeur assisted her. possibly buy everything I this day. At that time Delmar Delmar Public Library.' After realized.. A 17·page petition In 1958 yet another bookmobile wanted to read, so I purchased had no town park and no pool. routes were established, the Book requesting release of the book· was ordered. A 1959 International only those items I used so_ The summer could be long, hot Truck made its first trip on Dec. mobile was sent to the Office of Harvester vehicle with a 3,000· much they wouldn't have been and boring - but not with the 9, 1931, covering the 34 square Defense Transportation. Per· book capacity became Delmar's in circulation for anyone else if library around. The richly miles of the district and carrying mission for Moby Dick to resume new bookmobile. Hotaling said I'd taken them from the entertaining summer programs 400 books. library. library service was granted on the blu'e vehicle. with a white top made putting up with small A second bookmobile, a Mack May 17,- 1944, as explained by was referred to as Babe the Blue plastic wading pools no difficulty. truck known as Moby Dick, was Hotaling. Ox. Very' quickly, however, my (Turn 10 page 26) purchased in 1942. Moby Dick As cited in a letter by Grace carried some 1,000 books to more Farwell, Delmar's librarian in (Turn 10 page 26) The Spotlight - May II, 1988 - PAGE 23 A library timeline 1913 December 9. A new book· 1981 May 14. A group of Delmar mobile, the first operated by a November 12. The first Progress Club members met at school district in New York State, Library materials were circulated the home of Mrs. Ira Boynton on was purchased and began its using an automated circulation Adams .Place to form the Delmar rounds carrying 400 books and system. covering 34 square miles a week. Frl'l' Libra~y Association. 1982 August 16. The Library The first magazine subscriptions were ordered. June. A pu blic access television opened in a school building which channel w.as opened in the is now The Masonic Temple. 1954, Library. With the cooperation of Volunteers from the Progress August. An enlarged building. Adams·Russell Cable Services Club and the community ran the about twelve times the size of the . New York, the Town cable Library for the next eighteen years. original building. opened. F\lrther franchisee, a studio, staffed by July 2. A provisional charter additions were built in 1958·59 the Library was made available to was granted by the Board of and 1961. produce and broadcast programs Regents of State University of The first Friends of the Library and public service announcements New York. group was organized to obtain for the community, and to assist August 29. The first book community support for new community members in preparing order ($193.19) was sent to Baker building - and disbanded after their own productions for broad­ Visitors to the Bizarre Bazaar. an outdoor art show of work by and Taylor. The Library still opening. cast. local artists at the library's 50th Anniversary in 1963. orders books and videocassettes 1959 Aconsumer Health Information from Baker and Taylor. Center was opened to provide A new, innovatively designed materials on treatment, diagnosis The Family Directory of bookmobile was sent on a tour of and all phases of health care. Delmar N.Y. (now the Tri·Viliage Russia sponsored by the American Directory) was published by a Library Association before return­ 1983 committee of the Progress Club ing to serve people of the School An Apple lie microcomputer and Mr. C.F. Williams to raise District on January 5, 1960. was made available for public use. The studio at the public access money for the Library. October. The first Bizarre 1915 channel produced a program on Bazaar, an outdoor art show, was video cassette to introduce users May 12. The Library owned 889 held. These exhibitions by to the computer and give them books and' had $273.12 in its local artists continued for many basic instruction needed to begin treasury. years and will be revived by the Bethlehem Art Association at to use a computer. This computer 1915-16 Library Day, May 14, 1988. is intended to provide adults November-May_ An offer of "computer literacy". Two Texas land for a new building from the 1966 Instruments computers were estate of George C. Adams was July. Teen on the Green, the installed in the Children's room received and debated. An agreement forerunner of Evening on the for Li brary users thirteen and was reached and Walter Pember, Green. under. a Delmar architect, drew plans 1967 1984 for the building. August 8. The first Evening January-February. A Friends The book circulation for the on the Green. The series began as of the Library group was formed. year was 3,870 books. (1987 a program by and for teenagers This group ha.s provided many circulation was over 418,000.) but proved so popular that services including sponsoring 1917 everyone wanted to come and by programs and assisting with special Library activities. The new building on the corner the summer of 1969 family· of Adams Street and Hawthorne oriented programs were scheduled. March. VHS videocassettes Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the library in 1963 are Avenue opened in the spring of 1968 were added to the collection. Mrs. Robert Kellum, past president of the Delmar Progress 1917. November 22. The Board of Feature films, documentaries and Club, left, and Mrs. Barbara Rau, library director at that time. Regents on behalf of the children's programs have proved November 15. An absolute to be very popular. . charter was granted by the Education Department of the Regents of the University of the State of New York issued an . 1985 State of New York. amendment to the Library's A genealogy and local history 1920 charter changing the Library's collection was established offering name from Delmar Public Library books, clippings and microfilms. The mortgage on the new to Bethlehem Public Library. 1988 building was paid in full. 1969 1931 The Library is celebrating its November 18. The community seventy·fifth anniversary with April-July. Because theincreas· voted to issue bonds to build a programs and events thanking ing burden of running all phases new Library. and honoring all those who have of the Library from book 1972 helped in its establishment and purchasing to cleaning the continuation of service. building was too much for May-June. The new building volunteers, the Library was was opened with a preview party Upcoming anniversary events turned over to the Central Rural May 9 and a dedication ceremony include: Gala Celebration, May 14 School District Number 6 (now June 4. from 7 to 9 p.m. Over 350 residents Bethlehem Central School District). have responded with reservations A Board of Trustees was elected. a 1976 for this free community event. Certificate of Establishment of a August. A Job Information New Library was received from Center offering information and On Sunday June 12. The the Board of· Regents and counselling in all phases of Library's annual Library Day will procedures for levying taxes to careers and employment was feature a recreation of the Bizarre support the Library was adopted. opened. . The name of this Bazaar ou tdoor art show, Delmar's Mrs. Eula Hollam was hired to be collection is now the Career own Village Volunteers Fife and the Librarian. The Library owned Resources Center, and it also Drum Corps, local author Nat A view of the Bethlehem Public Library, looking southwest from Borth wick Ave., during construction in February, 1971. 2.750 books. includes information on colleges. Boy ton, and a puppet show. A resident exemplifies volunteerism

No one in our community is a and wrote the proposal that local library. When she was of Trees in Albany was planned, stronger advocate of volunteerism obtained one of the first federal president of Delmar Progress Blackmore and her husband saw than May Blackmore. During grants 'in New York State to Club, she saw the need of a better an opportunity to enhance the 1987 she herself tallied over 1,200 develop the program. piano for the" library concerts, library decorations. Every year hours of volunteer service. She approached the library board for' the Blackmores sponsor a tree at believes that a community like When the Bethlehem Public permission to seek one, contacted the festival. The tree. which is ours is rich in men and women Library developed a career local clubs and individuals for decorated by the Delmar Progress resources center, she used it as an help, and publicized the need Club, becomes the "Library Tree" with expertise in a multitude of extension of service not only for the areas and if we tap these through The Spollight. Her efforts in the foyer. high school students but also for resulted in the generous donation resources, there is no limit to the adults who sought her help. No detail is too small if it is'for what the community can achieve. of a grand piano by Mrs. the library. A few years ago, the "Bethlehem isa great community, Blackmore is an active member Birchenough .. Albany County Cooperative Exten· it has a great school system, but and former president of the For several years Blackmore sion advertis'ed free tUlip bulbs to . the greatest thing it has going for Delmar Progress Club, which organizations that would develop it is the library," Blackmore said. served as chairman of the spring established Bethlehem's library library book sale. She has for' the best plan for their use. in 1913. She is formerly the county many years helped to decorate the Blackmore developed a plan for For 18 years. Blackmore was and district chairman and a library for the holiday season. the Delmar Progress Cluband the employc-d by the Bethlehem current member of the board of tUlips were planted at the library .. Central School District as an directors of the New York State She is a member of the In 1982 she coordinated the English teacher and a guidance Federatiun of Women's Clubs. Women's Council of the Albany reception for William Kennedy counselor. She started the career She is ever mindful of ways the Institute of History and Art. Four when ,the library arranged for his education program at Bethlehem club can continue to support the years ago when the first Festival visit as a guest speaker. May Blackmore

PAGE 24 - May 11, 1988 - The Spotlight Joyce Strand hears .from happy patrons -----.-/ Joyce Strand has been president of the Bethlehem Public Library Board of Trustees since 1986 and a member of the board since 1978. A Glenmont resident, she and her husband, Peter, have lived in ihe area for 21 years. She is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a master's degree in education from the State Univer­ sity system. When her children were still in school, Strand did volunteer work 'in the Bethlehem Central School District. Eight of her 13 years of volunte~r service were spent as general chairman of the volunteer program. Long interested in education, Strand views the library as an educational institu­ tion. "I believe the library is a place where people can supplement tenure as president of the library board. Joyce Strand Library trustee Theodore' Wenzl stands in or continue their formal education front of the building constructed during his Tom Knight and can investigate. initiate, and As a trustee, Strand communi· explore for the sheer joy of cates with other library officials expanding their horizons or for on a state and national level. Longtime BPL advocate the pleasure of recreational "'Through these contacts," said reading," she said. Strand, "it is evident that the Bethlehem Public Library has an Extraordinary is the word that development of library services in Wenzl holds a civil engineering As a member and president of outstanding reputation statewide comes to mind when describing New York State degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic the library board, Strand is often and nationwide." Strand said she the achievements of Theodore In addition to his service to Institute and a doctorate from told by area residents how much believes many elements are Wenzl, treasurer of the Bethlehem libraries, Wenzl has worked in Columbia University. He has they appreciate the Library and working together to achieve this Public Library Board of Trustees. various capacities in education earned a long list of academic its resources. "This is especially "not the least of which is a Wenzl served as president of the and in state government for 27 honors. Wenzl has also been true of people who have moved community which places a high board from 1952 to 1980. During years before becoming president active in many local civic and here from out of town," she said, priority on having an outstanding his 38 years on the 'board, he of the Civil Service Employees educational organizations, ranging "as they are able to compare this library." oversaw the transformation of Association from 1967, a post he 'from Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Library to others they have the Bethlehem Public Library held until 1977. to the Community Health Plan. known." She said the trustees "constantly from a cramped one· room building try to assess and meet the needs to the multi·purpose, modern of the community, while trying to facility the community enjoys keep expenses within reasonable today. Growing up at the library bounds." Wenzl, along with his wife that her brownie troop had helped Pauline Bader, has been a By Nina Lempert The first time I presented my very to move the books to the new own library card at the desk I was The library's 75th anniversary resident of Delmar for 47 years. "But Mom we've got to get a year has given Strand an dog. Everyone else at story hour library, a much bigger and better sure that I had grown up. He became a trustee in 1950, but place. I was skeptical, but soon opportunity to indulge in another his interest in libraries just began has a pet to bring to the show." one of her interests - fabric arts. With my sisters' words, oneof my discovered that the new library Throughout middle school and there. Since 1963, he has been a was bright and roomy, yet every high school I continued to use the She was a member of the member of the executive committee worst childhood nightmares began. Library's Anniversary Quilted No dog. Mom had quiteadilemma bit as cozy and friendly as the old. library's facilities as a source of of the Upper Hudson Library As the fourth of five children, it pleasure and a resource for Wall Hanging steering committee Federation, a cooperative associa­ that somehow was solved by her was easy to get lost in the crowd; information. There. was always and worked on the project as a tion of area public libraries with suggestion that my two older volunteer sewer and quilter. sisters dress my younger sister but, the librarians got to know someone there to lend assistance Bethlehem Public Library as a each of us individually. They in finding an obscure reference. or leading member. From 1967 to and me up as poodles. Even at age four I knew that this was a remembered all of our names and even obtaining the materials from Strand is a charter member of 1971 he served on the advisory even our favorite books. Where other libraries. I always knew Quilters United in Learning council of the New York State mistake. else could I discover new friends, that when I had a paper to write, Together, former program chair· Library Trustees Foundation. "Everyone's going to laugh," I such as Amelia Bedilia and all my friends would be at the man of the Capital District Since 1979 Wenzl has served as a told Katie. But all the attention Encyclopedia Brown? library, too. Even now when I'm Chapter of the Embroiders Guild, member of the board of directors helped ease the embarrassment, home from Vassar College on a teacher and lecturer in and former vice president of the especially when we walked away Through the years the library break, I sometimes escape the embroidery and fabric arts, and a New York State Association of with first prize. ,- met my growing needs. From havoc of our house and head to the volunteer textile conservator at Library Boards. While growing up in Delmar, preschool story hour I jumped to library toget some quiet studying the New York State Bureau of He joined the American Library the library was always a special summer reading programs and done. On my way out I glance into Historic Sites at Pleebles Island. Trustees Association in 1980. place for me. I remember my last after-school activities. The pro­ the children's section with a Wenzl served as a member of their story hour at the old library on grams really encouraged me to sense of envy. Somehow I always The 75th anniversary quilted Action Development Committee. Adam's Place. The room felt read. Each time a star went up by expect to find myself there. hanging will be unveiled on In 1983, Theodore Wenzl was strange and bare because there my name it sparked a sense of Saturday evening, May 14, at the honored with the Velma K. Moore were no books left on the shelves. achievement, and in the process I Nina Lempert, a BCHS graduate library's Anniversary Gala Cele· Award for his contributions to the My sister explained with pride learned that reading could be fun. is cu"enl/y a Vassar College student. bration.

The staff of the Bethlehem Public Library. Top row (standing) left to right: Diane Arber, Gail L1ope, Michele Saxe, Fay Lewis, Irene Rosenthal, Leda Shirley Seyler, Mary Ahern, Lynne Cooper, Karen Levi Lausa, Llz Tilaro, I:oux, Janis Dominelli and Karin Martin. Bottom row (seated on floor) left to Anne Mosher, Phyllis Chambers, Susan Britton, Anne Faulkner, Audrey fight: Joan Norton, Anna Mae Buckelew, Helen Bellacqua, Barbara Watson, Emily Roberts, Elizabeth Levy, Michael Farley, Lorre Smith and Mladinov, Stephanie Pouliott, Ann McGinty, Meryl Norek, Marie Carlson. Ginger Soeller. Middle row (sitting) left to right: Susan Klein, Lisa· Thomas, Anna Jane Abaray and Dorothy Heffernan. DBookmobile (From Page 23) ELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY In addition to its book capacity, Hotaling said Babe the Blue Ox was special because it was J . "xl selected by the American Book Publisher's Council for inclusion OOKMOBI in a United States exhibit during May of 1959 in Moscow. Delmar was represented as a "typical American community:· Babe the Blue Ox was sent to Moscow while Moby Dick was still operating in Delmar. The book· mobile returned to the United States on Nov. 6. After being refurbished by the Thomas F. Maroney Company, Babe the Blue Ox rolled into Delmar during December. It seemed, however, according to "One Bookmobile to Go," a story by Mrs. Barbara Rau, a past library director, that the press in Russia criticized Delmar's book· mobile while it was on display. Demands were made to remove some books and cover certain ~ books with plexiglass, but the Soviet citizens visiting the Bethlehem Public Library's Moscow in 1959. The exhibit drew large crowds - and popularity of the bookmobile bookmobile during its stay at the United States Exhibition in criticism in the Soviet press. seemed to outweigh the criticism. 20 years and I have no way to take restored to use this time, a van The money for the repairs and received considerable publicity, 1976. In response to declining including articles in Publisher's demand and mounting repair them (books) to the library or get was purchased to provide a new the cost of shipping and insurance them home in the first place ... my service, known as "Books to during the trip was donated by Weekly, Library Journal, The New expenses, the library board York Times, and the 1960 annual discontinued bookmobile services. husband enjoys the Western People." The free program allows the American Library Association. stories - what will hedo without for delivery of books to those who On Jan. 5, 1960,.Babe the Blue Ox of Collier's Encyclopedia. Many letters of remorse and them? Please, please can you do can't reach the library due to a began traveling the Delmar Paul Goodfellow began driving pleas to continue the service were something so we can have our physical problem or medical routes again, according to Hotaling. the vehicle in December of 1963 received by the library. One such books?'· condition. Anyone who would like and continued to drive until the letter from Rosa Smultz stated, "I thIS service may call the library at The event of the Delmar have enjoyed this service for over While the bookmobile was not bookmobile's trip to Russia bookmobile was retired on April2, 439·9314. 'Friends' expand library horizons Service continues By Eleanor D. Clarke seeing the bustle of activities, the honor of Ethel Birchenough. many people, the art displays in Friends of the Library continue My husband and I moved to the entrance halls, the expanding Delmar in 1953 with our two to conduct the measurement The Bethlehem Public Library services and the friendly staff. output survey for the Library has many services to this daughters. We were anxious to The enthusiasm makes me proud find a small friendly community twice each year and participate in 'community. A very special one is to be a part of this community. I annual Library Day. Wecontribute the service to the elderly at the with good schools and a good have worked on the Christmas .Iibrary. We found both. to the yearly publication of the Good Samaritan Home at 125 decoration, the annual book sale Community Contacts, sponsor Rockefeller Road, Elsmere. and many other events. trips, provide speakers and plan a I was particularly pleased to When the Friends of the variety of programs for the About 11 years ago, Erma find that the library was centrally Library was being organized, I community. Cedilotte and Kay McArthur located and was extensively used wanted to be more actively At the May 14 gala library began this service of bringing by the community. I spent many involved in supporting and birthday celebration the Friends books to the elderly at the adult hours researching as an author promoting this lively part of our will present a plaque in recognition home. and for special projects. I watched community. This is my second of the 19 women of the Progress with pleasure the expansion of "We too'k them in our cars year as president of Friends of the Club who founded the Delmar in big bags and helped each other information and services to the Library. Public Library in 1913. point where the new library was a carry them," Mrs. Cedi lotte necessity. The group has sponsored the I am pleased to be a part of this explained. '·Meet the Author" luncheon in very~ creative and supportive This service was done every t community group known as the the comm unity room co-slXlnsored two weeks for approximately six Eleanor Clark Friends of the Library. We The new building has continued the Helen Adler lecture series and years, two of those years with to serve as a community center purchased the books used in the welcome anyone in the community Mrs. Cedilottc doing the job for learning, exploring new ideas Ekanor D. Ciflrke is president who would like to join the 0/ series. We raised funds to herself. and a variety of activities. I enjoy Friends 0/ the Library. purchase the display case in Friends. ' Finally, about five years ago, Mary Jo Maercklein became o Mirabelli involved and helped Mrs. Cedilotte wi'th this special task. "We'd - Bethlehem Public Library is an I love the library (From page 23) choose the books we thought were unusually excellent library. As my "iiier children came appropriate, Mrs. Maercklein said. By Mary Spargo By the way, there are usually along, they too lived a good part of Of course the uses· I have "We would bring as many as the their lives in the library - even mentioned don't even touch two of us could carry. We tried to The wonderful light - the displays in the halls of local though they had totally different reading the newspaper that we get input on what they wanted to delightful selection of colors - artists' work. There are several fine display cases in the library tastes and personalities. The forgot to buy, checking the read." the uniformly helpful and friendly library could absorb all sorts of staff - the continuous improve· for smaller things. magazines for an article a friend Due to the fact that Mrs. You may borrow video cassettes, peuple. As the children grew, the mentioned, zipping through the Maerklein was working another ments and additional services - library helped them with their consumer material to find if there all contribute to one's joy in the or have your organization's job, this service was cut down to notices put on the local cable school work and even offered really is a vacuum cleaner that once a month. "They seem library. them their first employment. works or looking up medical As I approach the beautifully television channel as well as on satisfied at the moment with the bulletin board. Meanwhile, I began to do information. what we're doing,"· Mrs. Cedilotte designed and located library, freelance editing and writing, somehow I think of a large Despite daily access to the State explained, when asked how those If you are interested in saving which made the library an airplane lifting one into the sky. University at Albany library, my receiving this service felt regarding money, you may freely pick up indispensable tool. Not only did husband would rather get books the loss of one day. The architecture so gracefully the collection hold many works I combines lightness with strength. coupons on a special desk. Also, locally. A trip to the xerox there is a consumer desk to help had to consult, but library According to Joan Saunders, The landscaping and the parking machine for him means glancing you pick your purchases wisely. membership gave me access to a the assistant administrator of the help the feeling of graceful at the displayed books and finding vast interlibrary loan network. Good Samaritan home, '·We symmetry. In the summer there are the yet another gorgeous art or really enjoy the visitor's bringing charming outdoor Evenings On Moreover, through the library I photography book to relax with. Somehow I have a sense our the books over. It's really helpful the Green. was able to obtain a courtesy card And yes, I confess, we're in there library is different. It is a real and the residents really appreciate forotherlocallibraries, especially with everyone else finding all the community place. Make your own discoveries of the academic ones. One of my jobs it. " what our library has to offer for videos of movies we haven't seen When I need to refer to a requires working with microfilms you . . or saw a thousand years ago when Mrs. Cedi lotte and Mrs. Maerk· . magazine article, I can go to the - the library has microfilm we were young. lein would like to go back to doing Info Track. There is a newspaper My visits to the library lift my readers. It even has a reader· this twice a month, and hope to index too. spirits and energize my mind. For printer, And like everyone else in May the Bethlehem Public find someone who will be Once, I needed to know the best me the Bethlehem Public Library the community, I would d·ie Library continue as it has interested in helping. size painting for my living room. is the heart of the community. without the xerox machine. One these past years - it is a splendid "It·s very worthwhile to visit Lo and behold, there is a picture Mary Spargo, a Delmar resident, of my jobs, editing a library instItution, filled with splendid lending service. You can check journal, gave me inside knowledge books and a thoughtful, attentive the older people,·· Mrs. Maerklein is a former' Washington Post explained. Chris Fialo pictures out on your card. reporter. of something transparently clear staff. PAGE 26 - May 11. 1988 - The Spotlight Sunday school rooms· were provided in the new basement. o Delmar 75 years ago Electric lights were installed in (From page 1) the church building four years succulent sounding suppers were of the school system. mark the later. a roast pig dinner and an oyster entrance to that housing develop· Cherry Aves. with one or two supper. At the Christmas meeting ment. In 1913 the Delaware and In 1907 a group of ladies whose residing on Furman and Pine there was always a decorated tree Hudson Railroad tracks passed interests included patriotic and Ridge Place. Two families were that produced a gift for each over the Delaware Avenue on a historic endeavors founded the listed as living on Lyons Lane, a member. grade crossing. The increase in Tawasentha Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. They dirt track that wandered off In 1911 a group of townsmen vehicular traffic necessitated the behind . the original library building of an overpass by 1925. are still a viable organization gathered at the Adams House to within the town today. building over to the farm of the discuss the formation of a Lyons family, located in what is In 1907 a group of Catholic volunteer fire company. With families in the area were desirous We in Delmar are fortunate to now the Hamagrael Elementary town board approval the Delmar have a good source of clear School area. In 1913 the directory of founding a congregation near Fire Company No. 1 was their place of residence, rather drinking water. The historyof the listed four churches in town - incorporated. The group met at area'sdrinkingwater goes back to the Dutch Reformed, Methodist, than driving into the city to the Adams House until 1912 when attend Holy Mass. They placed 1902 when William Henry Slinger· Episcopal and Catholic. There land organized the Suburban a suitable building was acquired various homes at the disposal of a Gina M. Deitz were four teachers at the school on Kenwood Avenue (Erlich Auto Water Company to supply water and three trustees of the s.choo!. newly appointed pastor, the Rev. Parts) to house the first fire Thomas F. Phibbs. By 1910 this to the Slingerlands area. Within a Young Selkirk chef's In 1913 a few stores and homes apparatus in use in the town. group had become strong enough few years small pipes were laid along the main streets to extend graced the Four Corners area and It to purchase the house at the recipies .win contest is hard to realize that even as the water to Delmar and Elsmere .. the immediate surrounding streets. late as 1925 manyof our now older corner of Kenwood and Borthwick Gina Marie Deitz, daughter of No one. ever imagined it would streets in Delmar were not paved, Aves., where they met for Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Deitz of become the bustling intersection or even committed to the drawing worship for several years. By Progress Club holds Selkirk, won the recent Shop Rite we see today. Farmland fanned boards. North Street and Adams 1923 they were erecting the first picnic at town park "Kids in the Kitchen" cooking out all along Delaware Avenue Street were paved in that year sanctuary of St. Thomas the competition. She will be competing and several of the old farmhouses and Bridge Street in Slingerlands Apostle Church on Delaware The Delmar Progress Club will as a regional winner at the of the Onderdonk and Salisbury was widened. Several new streets Avenue. hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Bridgewaters Restaurant in New families survive yet on the way to were opened in the (former) May 24, at the Elm Ave. Park GE York City. the City. of Albany. Along In notes on the beginnings of Pavilion at noon. Eleanor Lattimore library section and Adams Place the Methodist Church in Delmar, Support Delaware Avenue to the west was had 14 new houses built there will review "Clarissa Putnam of the square white painted brick we find the congregation was Tribes Hill" by Arthur Roman. Tri· Village Little League during the early 1920's. One block confronted by the fact that the home of Dr. John Van Allen and alone on Adams Street had 13 new The event is open to all club Capital Improvements Fund facilities of the church were members. P.O. Box 164, Delmar, NY beyond that were the Winne, houses erected in two years. The Manser, Glasser and Bennett overtaxed by the growing member· 12054·0164 two stucco pillars ncar the former ship. In 1907 the building was farmsteads. The soil was fine and library building, now the offices sandy and orchards of apple, plum raised· on its foundation and and. peach trees grew along c=Y ) Delaware Avenue. The local Typesettlna • Printing farmer took his fruits and rJIeWSgraphics· Layout • Deslln • Stationery ALBANY vegetables, chickens and eggs and Brochures • Business Cards \ ~TOA ) homemade sausage in to the Printers Newsletter • Pamphlets 125 Adam. Slreel, D.llNlr, N.Y. NCR Forms • Envelopes farmers' market in Albany to sell to 08". 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The Spotlight - May 11, 1988 - PAGE 27 Indians drop Mechanicville. from ranks of the unbeaten

By John Curley The following night, VanDerzee for five and Mark Hale went two Despite last week's record of I· and the Indians took out their for four. 2, it's hard not to notice the frustration on previously unde­ Coach Gary VanDerzee is dramatic improvement that the feated Mechanicville. VanDerzee confident that the team will Ravena-Coeymans·Selkirk Varsity went two for four with two RBIs, improve their 3·6 league record in Baseball Team has undergone including the game winner. With the upcoming week with games during the past two weeks. RCS two out in the bottom of the scheduled against Cohoes, Lansing· faced the three top teams in the seventh, bases loaded, and the burgh and Voorheesville. Colonial Council. Last Monday, score tied, VanDerzee came to bet the Indians faced Watervliet and again. But this time he singled in "Section II's top strikeout pitcher," the winning run to hand Biker reckless Kevin Legault. The match up Mechanicville their first loss. Bethlehem police are investigat· between Ravena's Mike Gallagher Freshman sensation Julio Colon ing an incident involving a dirt and Legault seemed even through· pitched a four hitter with nine bike near the Hamagrael Elemen· out the game, with the score tied strikeouts to earn the win. The tary School on Saturday. on several occasions. final score was 3·2. Police said the rider was The score was 6·5 in favor of driving the motorcycle in a Watervliet, with two out in the Ravena ended the week with reckless manner on trails behind bottom of the seventh inning. another tough loss, this time to the school and endangering Gallagher doubled and followed it Schalmon!. The Indians held a people using the fields at the up by stealing third base. narrow lead for most of the game. school, police said. Police were Unfortunately, Ravena's top hitter, Finally, in the seventh inning, the unable to apprehend the rider, but Curt VanDerzee, failed to come Sabres tied the game at four runs described the bike as a red Honda through with a base hit, apiece. The score remained 4·4 125cc and the rider as 15 to 18 Bethlehem shortstop Dave Sodergren delivers a relay throw stranding the tying run at third until the tenth inning when years old wearing a blue helmet, from right field to third baseman Brian Flynn as Niskayuna's and allowing the Cannoneers the Schalmont scored two· runs. police said. Steve Raethka slides under safely. Niskayuna went on to narrow victory. In the end, Ravena got back one run but left beat the Eagles 10·3 in Friday's game. Mark Stuart Legault had 16 strikeouts while two runners on base in the In Clarksville The Spotlight is sold at G~llagher fanne(UO. heartbreak loss. Colon went three Clorksville Quickstop

OVERWEIGHT MEN li? WOMEN ,Babe Ruth season begins By John J. DiAnni Daniz also had four hits. Greg , Bethlehem Babe Ruth began its Zoruow had two hits and one RBI Weighl Loss Clinic season Friday night with Mike for the losing cause. Aylward of Houghtaling's Market In game two on Saturday, G.E. comeslo' tossing a 12·strikeout whitewash· Selkirk beat National Savings ing of Ted Dantz Heating and Air Bank 15·6. Winning pitcher Kevin Conditioning, 8·0. Mike Ginovesi Keparutis homered for G .E. Eric had two of the three hits for Ted Seward of National Savings had Dantz. two.hits. DELMAR On Saturday Ted Dantz came In therinal game ofthe day, the back with a vengance, battering ball new all over the middle school Owens·Corning Fiberglas 19·2. field as Starwood outscored Winning pitcher Dave Miles Daves Office 20·1 L Mike Hoefs helped his own cause by rapping was the winning pitcher. 'Frank out four hits. Bob Conway of Ted Daly had two hits for the losers.

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The Spolfight - May 11. 1988 - PAGE 29 Eagle netmen notch Res splits, seeks .500

3 straight wins By Jacqui Steadman This week promises to be very By Lisa D'Ambrosi Columbia 8·1 on Tuesday. Breslin busy for the Ravena·Coeymans· It was a superb week for the swept his match 6·0, 6·0. Brian Selkirk tennis team, as they look Bethlehem boys' varsity tennis Saleans held his concentration to forward to the Colonial Council teaJll as they tallied wins in all of . defeat his opponent 6·1, 6·0. Championships. Coming off a 'their matches last week, marking' Number six singles player Mike slow week, the blackbirds face a definite turning point in the" Chung easily swept up a win for four matches this .week. team's overall performance. . the Eagles 6·1, 6·1. Bethlehem's . number three doubles players The team remained one match Coach Suzanne Schaefer called Dave Pierce and Jason Silbergleit below .500 as they split last the week "fulfilling" for both the . also defeated their opponents 7·6, week's matches. Shalmont was team and herself. The players are 6.0.' theirfirstopponent. The Blackbirds no longer performing as individuals, avenged an earlier loss, winning but are instead pulling together as. Bethlehem wiped out Scotia on 5·2. a team. Wednesday 9·0. The Eagles Despite some close matches, On Monday, the Eagles met. number one senior singies players, RCS was then swept by Voorhees· Burnt. Hills and notched an Eric Lee defeated the son of ville. According to Coach Tim overall win of 6·3. Junior Neil Scotia's coach, Greg Olsen, 7·5, 6· Tucker, some super tennis has Breslin won his match impressively I. He did so after receiving advice been turned in by the team. with scores of 6·7,6·2,7·5. After an f rom Coach Schaefer to be Number one seed Darron Hall has extremely close first set, Breslin "patient and to look for openings won five of his last six matches. finally battled back to seal off his instead o!trying to create them." Coach Tucker said "Darron Hall win. Breslin was "definitely not As the third seeded singles player, and Brian Datri have both been dwelling on the negative", com· Saleans gave practically a repeat Betblehem Central's top singles player Neil Breslin returns a playing extremely well". mented Coach Schaefer. Senior performance of his match last backhand shot to the team's second seed, Brian Saelens, at This week offers a chance for Mark Woodruff played probably year against Scotia with scores of practice last week. Both players had successful matches the Blackbirds to break .500. "his best match of the year" with 6·0,3·6,6·0. Bethlehem's "dynamic during tbe week to help lead the Eagle netmen to three They were scheduled to face scores of 6·2,6·0, to break a losing duo doubles team" won their straight wins. Mark Stuart Cohoes Monday and leabod Crane streak which has lasted since the match 6·1,6·1, as did doubles team on Tuesday. Today they arc beginning of the season. Paco Brian Farrell and Derek Wohlner Pop Warner recent photograph. There is a $40 scheduled to face Watervliet and fee for players and a $23 fee for Thornberry, who regularly plays 7·6,6·3. sign-up scheduled Friday they go up against a very doubles, played as an alternate cheerleaders. Call 439·6408 for strong Albany Academy team. singles player against Burnt Hills Bethlehem has another jam· Registration for the Bethlehem information. RCS will participate in the and notched a win with 6·1, 6·4. packed schedule this week. Thcy Pop Warner Football Program Colonial Council Championships The "dynamic duo doubles team" meet Mohanasen away on Monday, will be held on May 19, from 6:30 Gems stolen on May 17·18at Albany Academy. of Jeff Ellenbogen and Sam Ernst Scotia at home on Tuesday, to 8 p.m., and on May 21, from 9 The Bethlehem Police Depart· As Coach Tucker said, the team's helped Bethlehem to victory with Niskayuna away on Wednesday, a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Bethlehem ment is investigating the theft of ultimate goal is to finish ahead of scores of 6·2, 6·0. Colonie away on Thursday, and Town Hall. All youths from 9 to two gems from residents of the a talented Cohoes squad. The Eagles went on to defeat Shenendehowa away on Friday. 14 years who weigh between 65 Good Samaritan Home, Rockefeller and 135 pounds may participate. Rd., Delmar. 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PAGE 30 - May 11, 1988 - The Spotlight Voorheesville has undefeated week

By Darin G. Duncan won 6·0,6·4, and Bates blanked The Voorheesville Boys' Tennis his opponent 6·0,6·0. Meacham Team added four victories to its won a tough one 6·3,7·6, while recor

The Spotlight - May 11, 1988 - PAGE 31 Saturday they will compete in the Ind.ians continue their winning ways Johnstown Invitati6nal. The boys' team also has a big By Curt "o:tnDcrzcc Burnelle to win the 100·yard hurdles and the triplejump. Dena week with two big league meets dash. . Perry ended up with three firsts against Albany Academy and The RaY1..'na-Col'ymans·Selkirk on the day: she won the SSO·yard Schalmont. On Saturday they Bll\'S' Track Tt'am raised its Track The girls track team also had a run, the mile and was part of the 'host the RCS Invitational. Those rt'l:ord to .t-O as they won their good week as they hammered winning two-mile relay team schools scheduled to compete are lwl'nty-third straight meet. oyer Emma Willard 103-40. The . along with Sara Fink, Tamie Lansingburgh, Lasalle, Catholic the past threl' years. with a 113-28 440· and 220'yard dashes. Senior Indians raised their record to 4·2 Stalker and Tammy Samsel. Fink Central, Bishop Gibbons,Taconic romp on'f Greem'ille. Coach Steve Swanson had a good day overall, and 3·J in the league. also won the long jump. Hills, and Bishop Maggin. Coach Gorham was n'ry pleased with winning the shot put and placing They were led by sophomore This week the girls have two Gorham expecls that his team's his tearn's performance on the second in the discus. Junior Adam Theresa Darlington who won the league meets against Schalmont main competition will be Lasalle day. SUllon beat teammate Arthur 100'yard hurdles, the 400'yard and Holy Names. Then on and Bishop Maggin. The Indians swept the relays, winning the 4x 100 relay, mile and Elsmere school holds benefit plant sale two-mile races. Tim Baranska A plant sale will be held at the program, which will be at continued to dominate in the Lady Eagles run strong Elsmere Elementary School Thurs· Lawson's Lake this year. The hurdles by winning both the day and Friday, May 19 and 20, class will study geology and intermediate hurdles and the high at.Schenectady meet between 3 and 7 p.m. ecology, among (·ther topics. The hurdles. Mike Frazella won the sale will feature annuals such as high jump and took a close second By Randi Fraiman and Mary Ann Hvalsmarten The sale will be to benefit the petunias and marigolds for $1.75 in the SSO·yard run. Scott The Lady Eagles had a busy racked up wins in the 400·meter fifth grade outdoor education per pack. Hughes, fresh off of an MVP week with an invitational and a open, 400·meter hurdles and performance at the Albany dual meet. On Tuesday, at the discus respectively. Bethlehem Academy Invitational, won the Schenectady Invitational, Beth· also had several second and third WINA lehem fared quite well with places. ~/////////////////////////////////////~ second places by Kathy Saba in CALIFORNIA CLOSET ~ Scharff's ~ the SOO·meter run and Kelly Ross Coacli Jackson commented, ...... _Ia no purchase necessary in the high jump. The 400·meter "Overall the teams has a great .-...... If you live in the Delmar Area ~ 0·1 ~ relay team placed a strong fourth spirit and are enthusiastic. They CALIFORNIA ~ I ~ and the whole team had "exception· dedicated this meet to their friend you can win a New Closet ~ & Trucking Co" Inc, ~ al performances" according to and team·mate Sara Ii Metcalf, ~C!!ILO~SE!!T~C~O"'M~P~A!i!Nt!y8 Winner AnnounCl!d in the ~ For Heating Fuels ~ Coach Jackson. whose father was killed in an "Worlds la~gftt-Cioset Co." ~ ~ June 8th issue of the Spotlight ~"LocdPeopll Sl!mng LocalPeopl#" ~ On Thursday, the Lady Eagles automobile accident. 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PAGE 32 - May 11,1988 - The Spotflght 77 MUSTANG for parts, best offer. children/maternity, large sizes, HELP WANTED ______REGISTGERED NURSES: im­ DRIVERS WANTED Minimum age 439-4971 or 439-0614 petite, dancewear/aerobic, bridal, mediate opportunity, Monday­ 23, (1) year cross country lingerie or accessories store. Add DEMONSTRATE CHRISTMAS Friday, 3-11pm Private duty home 85 NISSAN STANZA LX; excellent experience, insurance, clean driving color analysis. Brand names: Liz DECORATIONS. Home party plan. care in Delmar. Earn up to $12.60 record. Weekly settlements, bonus condition, 31,000 miles, air­ Claiborne, Healthtex, Ch aus, Lee, Work July thru November. No per hour. For more information conditioning, 5 speed, 4 door, programs. Loading/unloading. ST. Michele, Forenza, Bugle Boy, investment, collecting, ordelivering. call CAPF N~rsing Service. 459- many extras. $6800 call 439-1299 Kroblin Refrigerated Xpress, Inc. Levi, Camp Beverly Hills, Organic· Free kit, free training. 756-3281 1457 1-800-331-3995 (nyscan) 1986 CHEVY Z24,sunroof,Iuggage ally Grown,' Lucia, over 2000' others. Or $13.99 one price CHEFS, COOKS, MANAGERS.Are rack, tilt cruise, air,AM/FM & Tape, MAINTENANCE PERSON- part­ designer, multi tier pricing discount DISHWASHER Tuesday-Friday you ready for a change? Positions excellent condition, $6,800, call time; Duties include cleaning, light or family shoe store. Retail prices, evenings 439-3800, Auberge Suisse available now for chefs, cooks, 439-9682 maintenance and grounds. Early unbelievable for top quality shoes managers, etc. in hotels, inns, day hours. Call Bethlehem Public INCREDIBLE INFORMATION normally priced from $19, to $60. restaurants, and resorts. National Library, Richard Porrert 439-9314 WAITRESS PART/TIME experience, Jeeps·Cars· 4x4's seized in drug over 250 brands 2600 styles. Culinary Registry 1-800-443-6237 no Sundays' or holidays. Paid raids for under $100. Call for facts $17,900 to $29,900: Inventory, (nyscan) today! (800) 247-3166 Ext. 865 training, fixtures, airfare, Grand CRUISE SHIPS, Now hiring all vacation. Brockley's 439-9810 (nyscan) pOSitions. Both skilled and unskilled. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED: full or Opening, Etc. Can open 15 days. MAINTENANCE WORKER full Fee required. For information call part-time. Must drive and be Mr. Loughlin (612) 888 4228) time position now available for BUY GOVERNMENT SEIZED (615) 292-6900 ext. H-506. (nyscan) available for errands. Call 439- VEHICLES: from $100. Fords, FLORIST SHOP: Are you planning individuals in semi-skilled trade 6697 evenings. areas. One year of building Chevys, Corvettes, Etc. For to start your own florist shop? Call RESPONSIBLE ADULT to work information call (213) 925-9906 ext 1-800-527-7739, for the help you maintenance experience preferred .. HIRINGI Government jobs-your for landscaping company. Part or 2107 Contact personnel Glenmont Job area. $15,000-$68,000. Call 838- need. We have 35 years of full-time, call Tim 439-3561 after 6 experience. (nyscan) Corps Center 767-9371, ext. 210. 8885. Ext. 3088 1982 VOLVO DL,station wagon, PM EOE standard, AM-FM cassette, 84,000 RESfDENT ADVISOR, gain valuable SECURITY OFFICERS: Full-time miles, original owner, carefully COLLEGE STUDENTS: Summer CLEANING SERVICE work experience that won't interfere positions now available for individ­ maintained. $5,000 call 439-2482 jobs, days Sandwiches to Go, 37 with regular day. time activities. uals with military background or HOUSE CLEANING: run errands, Maiden Lane, downtown Albany. some security experience. Respon­ 1974 CHEVY IMPALA runs good, Part-time weekend position avail­ flexible, reliable, trustworthy, 436- sible for enforcement of laws, for town driving or parts. Engine able in female dormitory. R~spon­ MCDONALDS OF DELMAR IS 0888 rules, and policies. Familiaritywith good, asking $250 call Tim at 439- sible for assigned area and HIRING earn $4.50-$5.00 per hour, problems of disadvantaged youth 3561 or 439-9966 CLEANING AND/OR ERRANDS, supervision of Corps members Monday thru Friday. When the helpful. Call personnel Glenmont Fridays, energetic, reliable, experi­ within. Also involved with kids are out of school you are to. 1977 PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY: Job Corps Center, 767-9371 Ext. enced, references, Delmarvicinity. recreation activities. Call per­ Fun, Flexible hours and more. Call $400., good tires, new brakes, runs 210. EOE. ' 767-9409 after 4 pm. sonnel-Glenmont Job Corps 439-2250. well. Call 439-4463 Center 767-9371 Ext. 210. EOE. HOUSE CLEANING DONE Homes NURSE: Part-time afternoons, Apartments offices, low rates, MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST part­ internists office in Delmar. Send JEWELRY BABYSITTfNG SERVICES __ insured, spring cleaning done and time afternoons Delmar doctor's resume to Box A, c/o The office. Please send reply to Box BABYSITTING, in my Elm Estate' windows call Cathy 462-2897. Spotlight, PO Box 100, Delmar, NY EXPERT WATCH, CLOCK AND "A" c/o The Spotlight, Box 100, 12054. home starting June 20. Ages 4 and JEWELRY REPAIRS, Jewelry Delmar NY 12054 deSign, appraisals, engraving. up, varied activities. 439-7268 CONSTRUCTION TOW TRUCK DRIVERS-Heavy COURIER, part-time, 3 times a and light duty. Call 439-8108 LeWANDA JEWELERS,INC. Dela­ REDWOOD CONSTRUCTION ware Plaza, 439-9665. 25 years of BABYStTTING WANTED ___ week. Call Jeanne 439-2888. COMPANY foundations, concrete, RECREATION ASSITANT, oppor­ service. brick, block, stone, patios, side­ GRAND UNION GLENMONT, tunity to play while you work. BABYSITTER NEEDED in Surrey walks, steps, chimneys and repairs immediate part-time employment Glenmont Job Corps Center has MaliIDeerfield for two 1st graders LAWN/GARDEN ______(518) 756-8536 available, excellent starting wage, openings for individuals with before and after schobl. 439-8254 liberal benefit package. For young adult recreation background, USED TRACTORS AND MOWERS NANNY/MOTHER'S HELPER­ CRAFTS ______application and interview apply at 25 hours, evenings and weekends. 56,57 & 68 riding mowers, 2 JDl12 Mature person to provide loving store office, EOE, students, Direct corps members in leisure with mowers, JD214 tractor with care for toddler and infant. BE A CRAFT PARTY HOSTESS! housewives, retirees, excellent time, recreational/vocational acti­ mower, 1 Jacobsen lawn tractor opportunity for all Delmar. Excellent salary and Have a Creative Circle party, vities. Call personnel- Glenmont with mower, HC Osterhout,.Rt Job Corps Center ext. 210:EqE. health benefits. Experience and receive free craft kit.") plus much PART-TIME church custodian 143, West of Ravena. 756-6941 references. Live in or out. Call 439- more. Call 768-2402 start ASAP in the Delmar area. LIBRARIAN: Part-time professional 8138 Please call Mike 756-3289 PERFECTfON LANDSCAPING & position. Responsibility for weeding LAWN CARE clean ups, cuttings, FIREWOOD _~ _____ CHfLDCARE-HOME AID: needed NOW HIRING, Government jobs, collection, in preparation for move prunings, installations, mainten­ to assist mother and 3 year old to a new byjlding. Also requires SEASONED ASSORTED FIRE­ Skilled and unskilled. For current ance, quality,experienced, reason­ son. Responsibilities include some reference col/ection develop­ WOOD, delivered and stacked $45 list of jobs & application call (602) able, free estimates, 756-2296 general care and supervision of 995-0682 ext. 2107 ment and programing. Apply in face cord, $120 full cord. 439-3307 youngster and household err~nds writing by May 31 to Gail Sacco COLORADO T.R,D's Landscaping and lawn maintenance. Free and shopping. Must have drivers FIREWOOD $90 per cord. 3 or Director Voorheesville School MATURE SENIOR COUNSELLOR, estimates. Call Tim at 439-3561 or license. Min age 17. FlexiblA more, $75. Cut, split, delivered. District Public Library, South Main hours: Approximate lOam to 3 pm. Day camp. Creative supervision, 439-6056 John Geurtze 1-239-6776 small group 5 year old boys. Street, Voorheesville, NY 12186 439-3327 Recreational/sports skills including GARDENS ROTOTILLED TROY­ SEASONED HARDWOOD OR DRIVER/MAINTENANCE; school hiking, games, swimming. June BILT WAY: reasonable. 439-6339 "4 MONTH OLD BOY, up to 4 days GREEN firewood, cut, split, 2~ will be out for the summer, but not through August 22, Monday at Glenmont Job Corps Cer.ter. per week. 9-4, Delmar area, delivered, fullcords, facecords, LAWN MOWERS _____ starting June. 439-6935 872-0436. through Thursday, 9-3:30. Call Bus drivers, are you seeking 439-5427 days. employment? We have full time SEARS CRAFTSMEN 3 1/2 horse­ GENERAL FREIGHT HAULING: positions Monday-Friday, need a power, rear bagger, excellent BUSfNESS OPPORTUNITY __ fOUND Commercial Transport needs owner/ clean driving record and class 2 condition. $125. call 475-1101 drivers license transport students 1000 SUNBEDS TONING TABLES, FOUND SUBARU KEY on keychain, operators! If you.need training, we and do general maintenance work. Sunal-Wolfe Tanning Beds, Slender­ corner of Lake and Forest. 439- will train you. You will operate Call personnel, Glenmont Job MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE_ Quest Passive Exercisers. Call for 2642 your own tractor. If you don't have. Corps Center 767-9371 Ext. 210, free color catalog. Save to 50% 1- one, Commercial Transport offers POLE BUILDINGS: 24x32 complete­ EOE. 800-228-6292. (nyscan) GARDENING, ______a purchase program that we think ly erected including overhead and is one of the best in the industry. If GARDEN CENTER OPENINGS entrance doors. Only $3999. Many OWN YOUR OWN APPAREL OR HOME GARDENS rototilled Troy you are 21 or O\fer and think you FOR MATURE INDIVIDUALS in sizes and options available. Call SHOE STORE choose from: Bilt way, reasonable, Dick Everleth, may qualify, Call weekdays: Toll the greenhouse, sales, cashiers. High Plains Corporation anytime: Jean/Sportswear, ladies,. men's, 439-1450 Free 1-800-348-2147 ask for Horticultural experience prefered 1-800-445-3148. (nyscan) operator324. Commercial Transport but not necessary. Part-time and In Elsmere The Spotlight is sold at CVS. FREE ORGANIC FERTILIZ.ER is a division of NorthAmerican Van full-time. Please apply in person In Slingerlands The Spotlight is solt! at Johnson ·s. Brook Drugs, Paper MiI/, delivery available for charge. Lines, A Norfolk Southern Corpora­ s the Garden Shoppe, Feura Bush Tollgate. PBs Subs. Falvos. Stonewell Grand Union. and Tri· ViI/age Fruit. Evenings 439-1662 tion subsidiary. Road, Glenmont 439-8160 andJudy's.

LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NonCE TO BIDDERS Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Del- Planning Board of a proposed two 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, Bethlehem at the ToWn Hall, 445 Notice is hereby given that the mar, New York. New York to take action on appli­ (2) lot subdivision, to be located cation of John F. & Deborah S. New York to take action on appU- Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY Town Board of the Town of Beth- The Town Board reserves the on the west side of Wemple Rd., cation of Steven A. and Ilene A. on the 25th day.of May, 1988 at lehem hereby invites sealed bids right to waive any infonnalities in Kaplan, 68 Fairlawn Drive, Se~ approx. 250 ft. southerfy of its kirk, New York for Variance under Leveston, 127 Westchester 7:30 P.M. to consider amending for furnishing one (1) complete or to reject any or all bids. intersection with Feura Bush Rd., Drive, North, Delmar, New York the Traffic Ordinance ot the Town b'ailer·mounted vacuum sewer' BY ORDER OF Article VIII, Percentage of Lot 0c­ as shown on map entitled, -Map cupancy of the Bethlehem Town for Variance under Article VIII of of Belhlehem in the follOwing inductor tanker. THE TOWN BOARD the Bethlehem Town Zoning respect; of Proposed (2) Lot Subdivision, Zoning Ordinance for the con­ . Bids will be received up to TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Property of Anthony and Edith Ordinance for the cons1nJc1ion of I. By amending ARnCLE IV, 2:00 p.m. on the 3!st day of May, Carolyn M. Lyons struction of an addition which will Germano, Wemple Road, Town bring the residence over the 81. an addition making the residence PARKING, by adding a new Sec>­ 1988, at which time such bid will Town Clerk of Bethlehem, County: Albany, over the allowable 15 percent lot tion 13 to read as follows: be publicly opened and read DATED: April 27, 1998 Iowable 15 percent lot occupancy State: New Yorl<: dated April 14, at premises 68 Fairlawn Drive, occupancy at premises 127 13. No Parking on the east aloud at the Town Han, 445 Dela· . (May 11, 1988) 1988 and made by Paul E. Hite, Westchester Drive. North, Del- side of Becker Terrace for a dis. ware Avenue, Delmar, New York, ______------Selkirl<, New Yorl< 12158, PLS, Delmar, N.Y., on file with the , Char1as B. Fritts mar, New York 12054. tance of 30 feet south of its inter. 12054. Bids shall be addressed NOnCE OF Planning Board. Chairman Charles B. Fritts section with HallWOOd Roact, with to Mr. J. Robert Hendrick, Super- PUBLIC HEARING Kenneth Ringler, Jr. Chairman . a NO PARKING HERE TO COR. visor, Town of Bethlehem, 445 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals Chairman, Planning Board (May 11, 1988) Board of Appeals NER SIGN TO BE INSTALLED. Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New Planning Board of the Town of (May 11,1988) (May 11 , 1988) All interested persons and citi. Yorl< 12054. Bids shall be in a Bethlehem, Albany County, New NOnCE OF zens will have an opportunity to sealed envelope which shall bear York, will hold a public hearing on NonCE OF NonCE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING be heard at the said hearing. on the face thereof. the name and Tuesday, May 17. 1988, at the PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT BY ORDER OF address of the bidder and the Town Offices, 445 Delaware Notice is hereby given that the Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals 01 the Town of TO THE TRAFFIC THE TOWN BOARD subject of the bid. ORIGINAL Avenue, Delmar, New York, at Board of Appeals of the Town of ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM ANDONE COPY of each bid shall 7:30 P.M., to take action on the Bethlehem, Albany County, New Bethlehem, Albany County, New York will hold a public hearing on TOWN OF BETHLEHEM CAROLYN M. LYONS be SUbmitted. Copies of the application 01 Anthony & Edith York will hold a public hearing on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TOWN CLERK spedfications may be obtained Germano, 18 Homestead Ave., Wednesday, May 18, 1988, at Wednesday, May 18, 1988, at 8:15 p.m., at the Town Offices, that a public hearing will be held Dated: April 27, 1988. from the Town Cieri< at the Town Albany, N,Y., for approval by said 8:00 p.m .. at the Town Offices, by the Town Board of the Town of (May 11,1968)

The Spotlight - May 11, 1988 - PAGE 33 PAINTING/PAPERING. ____ TOOLS - Woodworking 1 jig. 3 CUT VELVET WING CHAIRS. FOR SALE; 1982. 14 X 65. OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS. table saws. $30-$60 each. Air beautiful green couch. two twin aUALITY WALLPAPER HANGING. Breckenridge. 2 BEDROOM. Real millwork. Distinctive Colonial compressor with tank & hose bed sets. frames. 439-5879 after 6 25 years experience, please call $20.900. CALL 767-9390 Design. Sunburst. Arches. Thous­ $60. 439-3693. UNDER COUNTER KITCHENAID Thomas Curi!o 439-4156. ands of carvings on raised. panels. SEWING MACHINES: $129.00 DISHWASHER. excellent condition. Also, metal. fiberglas, insulated. PAINTING interior specialist, very brand new school models. Due to Also stove vent fan. 439-6082 Free literature: 1-(800)-631-5656. GOVERNMENT SURPLUS: Elec­ experienced, prompt, dependable school budget cuts. Heavy duty service, best prices in town. Show (nyscan) (metal. body & parts). Also tronic typewriters. Brand new. Brothers. Automatic correction, MUSIC ______us an estimate, we will beat it. Jeff "Teachers models" freearm 436-5707. Allison 434-6539 machines. Latest stretch & overlock interchangable cassettes. print­ wheel, 5,000 character memory, INSTRUCTIONS IN CLASSICAL AtR CONDITIONER. excellent stitches. $159.00 (list $499.00) 20 AND FOLK GUITAR Joan Mullen. WALLS preparing. painting. wall year guarantee credit cards. COD many features. Students. home. papering, free estimates, local condition. Whirlpool. 6000 B.T.U .. office. Only $174.00. call 1-716- 7 Glendale Avenue. Delmar 439- $125.00. Outdoor electrical grill Free Delivery! limited $ back 3701 references, 439-4686. warranty (315) 593-8755. (nyscan) 684-4880. (nyscan) $15.00439-4548

HOMEIMPROVEMENT-­ ACCOUNTING ____ ---BUSINESS DIRECTORY...... ,.mlIlUIDUIDlmIIiDDUluIUlUlmlflllo ! SMALL JOBS ONLY Iii i Lo\ND9CAPING'BPKING ~.UPB Support your local advertisers i CUITOKBATBBOOKS. Kn"CHKN8 David Vail Assoc. Inc. iCUB1'OI( SHELVING (UTILITY OR J'INIBlmI)= Tax & Business Consullont i BASlCPBOf£Jl1YJWNTEN~CI i 282 Delaware Ave. flOOR SANDING ___ HOME IMPROVEMENT __ 5 439-8381 i! CARPET CLEANING __'- Delmar, NY 12054 DECKS----- iuliDlIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIDIIDIIUDDDIDDI1uB 439-2165 DELMAR •••••••••••••••• Chris Bulnes Income Tax Relums • Custom Decks • FLOOR SANDING F. HOME I Small & Medium Size CARPET CARE • B.W. GRADY • .& Construction PG SERVICES Full Business Accounling : General Contractor : REFINISHING Glenmont Residential & Commercial Inlenor & Exterior Paintina Computerized Aa:ounling ! • of Glenmont • Wood Floor Showroom & Slies For All Cleaning &. • Expertise In Craftsmanship • REMODEUNG and Bookkeeping Professional Service tor Your • Bahocm • Ki1Chen • Basmllfll Maintenance •• Call Brian 434-1152 • OVer 3 Generations GENERAL HOME UAMENANCE ••••••••••••••• Construction • Cei1iIg Fans ~ • TeIeJtlOns & Tim Barrett Commercial'; Residential Needs CiIbIe TV ReIocaIIon lnstaIla.cns • RESTORATION • STAIRS Quality Workmanship • BasooIants WatErproofed ~~CE~~R ____ 439-0409 • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD BEST DECKS • FlOOR MACHINE RENTALS Call ForA FREE ESnIIA TES FRED,.,,-­ GIOVANNETTI 43g.31 B9 M&P FLOOR SANDING Pap palau 436·5332 FREE Estimate· APPLIANCE SERVICE BY: Residential 439-4059 & Commercial _ KENWOOD AVL, DEUlAI'I, N.Y. 465-1774 463-6196 WAYS Furniture, Inc. Apolo Carpet Cleaning Custom Built ( ••••••• r Ravena, - Decks ~.K.ni:' RT 9W NY Funliture Cleanm, RlRN. REPAIR/REFIN. __ Smoke Fire _ nood Cleall Up - Gazebo's HO•• A.PAlA& 756-9232 or 756-9342 IlAIN~NANC •• LTD. Free Est. References Gladly Given - Hot Tubs 1;. - Deck Furniture Heritage Woodwork • Minor Repairs ~..1 Sales and Sen-ice CARPENTRY Usually 1 Day Installation .Specializing in Antiques lEe!] • Plumbing • Electrical FREE ESTIMATES and fine woodworking T.E-C. ASSOCIATES Whirlpool Robert B. Miller & Sons . FURNITURE • Interior Painting General Contractors, Inc. DAVID VOGEL R_tDred • Repal18d • Refinished General Contractors • Structural Repairs For the best workmanship in 489-2496 CUsWm Furniture· DesIgned. Bult Builders & Designers • Preventive Maintenance balhrooms. kitchens. porches, BOB PULFER - 439-5742 additions. painting. or papering 439-6165 • Home Improvements at reasonable prices call DRIVEWAYS _____ Specializing In Professional Servicmg the A Young Progressive Home Care. Fr.. Estimates R.B. Miller &: Sons 25 Years Experience 439-2990 CAPITAL DISTRICT company for Fully Insurad Delmar Area daily 439-0705 or 439-6863 DRIVEWAY IN FURNITURE RESTORATION Growth & Innovation

.11~O ~~ULST .. ~I.UNV.N v, ,_ Custom Carpentry POOR SHAPE? FULLY FREB 434.7307 INSURED ESTlMAttB • additions· remodeling • finish wor!< • Crushed stone PRESERVE • fully insured· home building . IllPMU_l.lflNI1111NC_ USTo..... no'" '/ 449-1011 THE ~. spread on your AorflQ\ll .....0£1 ...... aouncru ..... 1. ~: • ch.mical~ free decks drivewoy INVESTMENT ..... Tom Digiovanni 672·2416 . IN YOUR • B(ack top work Paul ScINpote 661-6566 HOME GARAGES Topsoil Mangan JIM CRAMER - CARPENTER - Sand & Gravel Custom Built Home Improvement • Roofing· SIding· Air Conditioning Service Specializing In Wood Design Delivered Garages Renovattons from • Decks. Home Repair •• Call Repairs to Additions Central - Package Custom Woodwor1

PAGE 34 - May 11. 1988 - The Spotlight GENERAL CONTRACTOR ---BUSINESS -OIRECTORY.--. SPECIAL SEIMCES ___ ~~!'!"'I!'!!~""John M. Vadney S upport your local advertisers u~~~~~~'1~~:~ SEWERS - WATER SERVICES Drain FIelds Installed & Rq)a/red - SEWER ROOTER SERVICE- LAWN/GARDEN PAINTING __-,-=.:,-,- ROOFING,______1__ A1.T':':'"iil.39-ii"'~2r'":::45:1i.w.""_ ...

JACK DALTON Supreme Roofing TREE SERVICE ____ PAINTING and Repair EXTERIORflNTERIOR RestdenttaJ. RDoJ FREE ESTIMATE REFERENCES Replacenient SpecialLsts CONCORD INSURED 439-3458 TREE SERVICE

• SPRAYING Free ~ Fully Eatlmatea In.ured • REMOVAL • PRUNING Kevin Grady • CABLING 439-0125 • EMERGENCY SERVICE WlNDOW8 By lIIic Sys!ems The THCTeam • DRY WALL TAPING WRINKLED? CLEANING SERVICE Shaf,· Slone· Topsoil De8wr.d call Serving the Tri-Village area Too Pooped to Press Since 1978 • Bad

The Spotlight - May 11. 1988 - PAGE 35 20 BARTLETT LANE: May 14 from TYPING, WORD PROCESSING, WANTED TO BUY: old costume PERSONALS ______PIANO TUNING ______9-12. Bikes childrens clothes, RESUMES, Termpapers, Letters, jewelry, beaded bags, Etc., call Lynn at 439-0158 upholstered chairs, miscellaneous. ADOPTION: If you are looking for THE PIANO WORKSHOP Complete Labels. Prompt, reliable. 439-0058 secure, loving and safe home for Piano Service. Pianos wanted; CHERRY DINING ROOM FURN­ ELM ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD, your newborn, please call collect: rebuilts sold. 24 hr. answering NORMANSKILL SEPTIC TANK ITURE: Oval table, 6 chairs, china over 40 houses, May 14 from 9-2. (212) 255-3129. Legal and confi­ service. Kevin Williams 447-5885. CLEANERS. Sewer and drain closet, optional. 439-0878 after 4 Clothes, toys, baseball cards, dential. (nyscan) cleaning. Systems installed. 767- pm household and more! PIANOS TUNED & REPAIRED, 9287 .. YARD SALE; 11 Clarkson Road, ADOPTION: Loving white couple Michael T. Lamkin, Registered, TWIN STROLLER please call 439- PORCH REPAIRS and decks, Delmar (off Wellington) from 10-4 who tried and failed to have a Craftsman. Piano Technicians 4148 child, wishes to give a caring and roofing, remodeling, masonry and' Saturday, May 14 and Sunday May Guild, 272-7902. . 15 secure home to your newborn. painting, expert work, free estimates, insured,861-6763. Call Christine and Maxim collect. MULTI FAMILY, miscellaneous (201) 763-1102 (nyscan) ROOFING & SIDING ______TRAIN TO BE A DIESEL household, childrens clothes, MECHANIC. Seven month hands­ ADOPTION: New York couple VANGUARD ROOFING CO. - toys, peanut memrobilia. Some on program. Next class April 11. ' . antiques. May 14 from 9-4, 23 desires to adopt infant. Will Specializing in roofing. Fully Diesel Technology Institute, 105 ~~ ______~ ______Bender Lane provide a loving and secure home. insured, references. Call James S. Phoenix Ave. Enfield, Ct., 1-800- All expenses paid. Legal, confi­ Staats. 767-2712. 243-4242.(NYSCAN) BORTHWICK AVENUE, multi dential. Call Anne or Michael GARAGE SALES _-'-____ family, furniture, bikes, etc., 9:00 collect anytime! (212) 941-9531 WORD PROCESSING letters, SITUATIONS WANTED ____ MOVING SALE: Saturday & am, May 14 (nyscan) labels, mailing lists, resumes, etc. Sunday May 14 & 15, from 9-4, 242 VOORHEESVILLE,7 Francis Lane, ADOPTION: Loving white couple COLLEGE STUDENT available 439-7406. Murray Ave. Delmar. Recliners. May 16 for office work in Delmar Saturday May 14 from 9-2. unable to have children yearn for A WONDERFUL FAMILY EXPER­ occasional chairs, old books, old area, excellent skills including that special infant to make their IENCE. Australian, European, bibles, cameras, bedding, bureau, YARD AND GARGESALE: clothing, typing. Call Cristine 439-1221 or home complete. Call Joni and Scandinavian High School exchange electric typewriter, various Chev. housewares and miscellaneous 439-2566 John collect anytime a! (718) 545- students arriving in August. engine and drive train parts, late items. May 14 & 15. Vadneys- Main 3018. (nyscan) Become a host family for 60's, early 70's . 40 years Street and New Scotland Avenue. accumulation of miscellaneous. Village of Feura Bush ADOPTION: We know this is a SPECIAL SERVICES _____ American intercultural student No previews. difficult decision for you. We are exchange. Call 1-800-SIBLING. ELSMERE: 96 Kenwood Avenue. praying you will call us lor help. RADIO RAMIG: NY's progressive (NYSCAN) MOVING SALE: Saturday May 14, Saturday, May 14 from 9-4. We can offer your baby a lifetime Armenian voice on WBAI, 99.5 FM. from 9am-3pm, 50 Delaware Country sale in Farm Market Barn, of love, warmth. and security. Get the special April 24th 1 hour Turnpike, opposite church. Clothes multi-family. Great variety, no cassette tape "Armenians: From WANTED Confidential. Expenses paid-legal: furniture, dishwasher. much more. early birds. Genocide to Resistance" only Call collect anytime Susan & POETS:Paumanok Publications Rain or shine. $5.00. Make check/m.o payable to: SATURDAY MAY '14: 543 Feura Marshall. (914) 232-8070 (nyscan) endeavors to produce a contemp­ Bush Road, from 9-4, bunk beds, Hrant Gadarigian. Send to Ramig orary anthology that reflects the LITERACY VOLUNTEERS GREAT ADOPTION: Artistic, young couple collective, PO Box 6 509, Yorkville SALE May 14 from 10-3, Bethany furniture, baby items, lots of d reams and aspirations of unknown clothes, miscellaneous. wishes to adopt newborn, Loving, Finance Station, NY, NY 10128 artists. Box 565 Oyster Bay NY Community Church, 760 New financially secure home. Close, (nyscan) - 11771 (nyscan) Scotland Avenue VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE caring extended family. Expenses AND FLEA MARKET, June 11 & paid. Let us help each other. Call DELMAR SANITARY CLEANERS USED REFRIGERATORS, air con­ SLINGERLANDS, 55 Surrey Mall, serving the Tri-Village area for Friday May 13, from 9-3, Saturday 12, Ballston Spa, N. Y. Booth space collect (212) 768-0502. Jeff and ditioners, washers, dryers. ranges. more than 20 years. 768-2904. May 14 from 9-12. Clothing, available in downtown business Catherine. (nyscan) Will pick up. 439-0912 furniture, household goods, air­ district. For information. contact: MASTERCARD. No one refused. REEL-TO-REEL TAPES and nothing WANTED-SOMEONE TO PLOW conditioners, toys, etc.. No early John Stanislowsky. 518-885-0625 to play them on ? Cherished 78s Regardless of credit history. Also AND DISC (not rototill) a garden birds. or Eleanor Dillon, 518-885-6627 erase bad credit. Do it yourself. 1- sitting silent in the closet? Bring 20' x 30' on Long Lane, Selkirk. those memories back to life on ELSMERE, Brookman Ave., 5/14 34 DELMAR PLACE: 5/14 from 619-565-1522 Ext. C 2618 NY, 24 767-9727 evenings. high quality cassette~ I 439-8218 from 9-1. Men's 5 speed bike, 8:30-12:30,2 families, crafts, toys, hours. QUALIFIED MALE OR FEMALES men's and boy's clothing, miscel­ clothes, quilt, bed frame. more, to be life guard for a camp June laneous. rain date 5/21· 27-August 19. Call 439-2464 TRAIN 15 HENDERSON ROAD, Glenmont 1 BROCKLEY DRIVE, DELMAR, TO SEA OWNER OPERATORS-Immediate (off Feura Bush), something for May 14 from 9-3, speakers, PROFESSIONAL openingsl Earn $.85 per loaded everyone. Saturday May 14. from miscellaneous housesold items. , SECRETARY Train to be a • SEC.mECEPTlCNST mile, weekly settlements. bonuses. 9-2 TRAVEL AGENT • EXECUTVE SECRETARY Minimum age 23, (1) Year OTR, SATURDAY MAY 14TH: from 9-3, Stan locally, Fun dme/palt TOUR GUIDE GLENMONT: Beacon.Road, Oak 3-Axle Tractor. Kroblin Refrigerated 15 and 25 Shetland drive, Elsmere. lime.leam word processIng AIRLINE RESERVATIONIST Xpress, Inc. 1-800-331-3995 furniture. toys, clothing, multifamily. and related secretarial skl"s. May 14-15, from 9-4 Toys, clothes, rowing machine. Home Study and Resident Start locally, full timeJpart time. (nyscan) rug, and more. Training. Nan~ Pom­ Train on live airline computers. pano Beach. Fl Home study and resident training. ,F1NANaAL AID AVAILABLE Financial aid available. National GARAGE SALE: Voorheesville, JOB PLACEMEHT ASStSTANC Hdqrts. Pompano Beach FI. Nurse/LPN· Full time Danbury Court, Salem Hills, May 1-800-327-7728 A.C.T. SCHOOL 14th from 9:00-3:00, four families, THE HART SCHOOL At our Delmar CHP. D~JsIon 01 A.C.T. Corp miscellaneous. ,-­,.,'" We offer the opportunity to work in a professional environment with an excellent benefit package, If interested please send DOWERSKILL, off 9W, Glenmont. 170's Hague Blvd., multiple family resume to: Community Healllt Plan multiple choice. Free refreshments. 1201 Troy Schenectady Road 5/14 & 5/15, from 10-4. [~ Community Lalltam,NewYorl< 12110 • Health Plan Attn: Personnel OffIce 11882 I Full Time REAL ESTATE FOR RENT --­ Bookkeeper OFFICE SPACE in 230 Delaware Professional Building. Call 439- Experienced, type 50 wpm, Learn Computer 5173 Neighborhood . Minimum $5.00 for 10 words, 25~ each additional word. Phone Garage Sale _number counts as one wo!d. Box Reply $2.50. _ S~~liG"T' Laura Lana Estates DEADLINE 1 P.M. MONDA Y 125 Adams St. Sat. May 14 FOR WEDNESDA rs PAPER 9-3 pm Submit In person by mail with check or money order to The S;x,tli9ht 125 439-4949 Delmar, NY 12054 439-4949 Feura Bush Rd. left on Bain conlinued on . Adams St., Delmar, NY 12054. Classified ads may be phoned In and Rinl, Salem, Hampton, Dover, charged to your Mastercard or VISA 439-'941. : Sheffield, Boylston I -- .. . .. - j , , Full Time , , \, i , Advertising Sales I and Administration ., , i I I , Sell Advertising, Develop Promotions l I I I I, Reception and Clertcal Good Telecommunication Skills EMBROIDERED f Category ,Type 50 wpm, Lerun Computer - Sheets - Pillowcases - I enclose $ ______for -- words Towels - Logos - Emblems - t Patches Name Address ______~iGIn !Jil/ito 439-1717 125 Adams St, WVJooter} P~nne ______Delmar" 439-4949 Delmar. NY 12054 439-4949

PAGE 36 - May 11. 1988 - The Spotlight $385 PLUS: McAlpin Street, DELMAR 2,000 SQ. FT. OF FIVE ACRES OF LAND UPSTATE CAPE-COD BREWSTER 5 minutes ROOMMATE WANTED ___ spacious, one bedroom, living room, NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PRO­ NEW YORK: Wooded and open; dining room, eat-in-kitchen, laundry. ·FESsIONAL OFFICE SPACE con­ beautiful view; Delaware County: from ocean, 2 bedrooms. rent off street parking, no pets. 434- venient location with parking. good road frontage; plus 30-foot reasonable, available between THE LIVING CONNECTION, INC. 0665 and 462-5192 Contact Kevin at 439-4606 right of way to state land: Owner Apartment referral/matching serv­ financing: only $9,900. Call for July 2 and the end of September. ices. Call today 463-2000; 434- CENTER SQUARE TOWNHOUSE directions. Hunt Agency, Sidney, ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT; in Call after 5 PM, 439-7902 6075 lovely Slingerlands home $380 per Short walk to Capitol downtown, month plus utilities, parking, trash two or three bedrooms with large New York (607)563-1993 (nyscan) r,..""''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''':~o;:'''''''''''''';'''''''''''''''''''''"iI removal. secured neighborhood. room for home office, a/c, SECLUDED: But accessible retreat ...cT Call 475-1439, leave message. washer/dryer, dishwasher, two with development potential. ~~," .. m- For Complete Lj:JeWsgraphics baths, excellent condition $650 per, month. Available February 1. ing house on 377 wooded acres Composition Printers over looking large trout pond. One 125 Adams 81., Delmllt, N.Y. OFFICE SPACE for renl. 550 465-5452 square feet, $325 a month, 340 mile road frontage. Village Gallery and PrintIng Co .. Go" Von Do, Lindon Delaware Avenue 439-9385 Properties (315) 865-4707 (nyscan) (518) 4311-5383 $500-DELMAR: 3 bedroom, garage, GOVERNMENT SEIZED HOMES. $525, BETHLEHEM 2 bedroom, full basement, diningroom, living­ room, bus-line. 785-9095 from $1.00 you repair. Also living room, kitchen with appli­ 'Quality and Depengabilty You Can Afford all properties for back taxes. For ances, second fioor, balcony, complete details and foreclosure storage, laundry, available July REAL ESTATE FOR SALE_·__ list call: (615)822-2770 Ext. 226 1sl. 439-3859 (nyscali). BY OWNER: Priced to sell. 3 Your Complete One,Stop In-House PrInting Center. bedroom split level, 1.5 bath, $575 INCLUDING HEAT 2-3 VACATION RENTAL . COMPOSITION. PRINTING. BINDING bedrooms, family room, no pets familyroom, fireplace, formal dining 439-9148 after 5 pm. room, living room, kitchen with CAPE COD Harwich, on Lake, Self Service Photo Copying eating space. Bethlehem Schools. Luxury 3 bedroom vacation home, $1000 PLUS UTILITIES, mint Elm Estates, 14 Vista Lane. Open near beaches etc. Available April condition. 3 bedroom house in house 5/15. from 1-4. Call 439- thru December. Prime time still (518) 439-5363 Chadwick Square. Pool and tennis 9674 $115,500 open. 439-0615 125 Adams Street Delmar, N.Y. 12054 privileges. Pagano-Weber, 439- 9921. WE BUY MORTGAGES FOR MARTHA'S VINEYARD, EDGAR­ TOWN 3 bedroom cottage, conven­ SMALL APARTMENT available CASH no hassles, call for quote 914-794-0211 or write PO Box 430, ient to town and beach, washer/ July 1. Call 439-5354 Monday­ dryer $750/550 week 283-4338 Friday 5 pm-7 pm, Saturday and Monticello, NY 12701.(NYSCAN) Sunday anytime SARANAC LAKE AREA Private BEAUTIFUL RANCH on level lot camps for rent by week or $500., Glenmont, heated, 2 bedroom 298 x 110. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, weekends, available for early duplex, large yard, available July one with built in shower stall. spring and late fall fishing from 1.439·1517 large living room with fireplace, May 20th thru October 6th 456- HEATED APARTMENT for rent in formal dining room, eat in kitchen, 8057 or 456-2313. Slingerlands. one bedroom, secur­ Redwood sun-deck, all hardwood floors, dry basement with laundry CAPE COD DENNISPORT 2 and 3 Open 1-4 for your inspection .. ity, no pets $380. 765-4723 bedroom, walk to beach. 877-5633 - and tool room. Downstairs finished Sunday, May 15th SMALL PRIVATE 2ROOM OFFICE with four rooms and bath, guest MYRTLE BEACH AREA 2 bed­ available for the right tenant. quarters, extra large double rooms, 2 baths, all appliances, RUllI, Box 247D, Route 143 Westerlo, N.Y. $325.00 per monlh, call Fred or Bill garage, plus storage building. beautiful ocean view. Call 785- Spacious country home. 18 acres with 3 bams. 200 year old home, 3 Weber 439-9921 About 3 miles from Delmar on Rt 1130 evenings. Still some summer bedrooms, 2 full baths, large country kitchen with woodstove. Only 443. Owner 439-9201 wee~s available 25 minutes to Albany ...... Orrered at $179,900. RESIDENTIAL SALES Career oriented? Service oriented? 33 Dover Drive Delmar, N.Y. Commited to a full·time position in "~------~------, a challenging environment? Call Fine Homes For You! Immaculate Contemporary Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful Bob Blackman for a CO~Ifi

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STORE AND APARTMENT FOR SALE BY OWNER 342 Delaware Avenue, Albany Aluminum siding, Attached Green Income Apartment up­ I Parking, wall to wall RUDOLPH W. TROEGER RUDY resides in Delmar with his family and Judith Ann Chandler has been with our firm 5 years, 3 of which he Roberts Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Judith has been a MILLION DOLLAR+ PRODUCER. Chandler to ijs Delmar Branch sales staff. LOCAL In April his hard work, persistence and commit­ Judith has several years experience in the real estate business and REAL ESTATE ment to excellence really paid off. also served as a college administrator and a media and computer specialist. She has a BA degree from the Universijy of Denver and COUNT ON HIM TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN two Masters Degrees from Syracuse University. Judy is capable, THAT YOU LIKE .... his knowledge, experi­ has a pleasant personality, and is anxious to help in any real estate DIRECTORY transaction including: homes" land, and investment properties. ence and pleasant approach make him well -ERA John J. Healy Realtors qualified to assist you with your real estate 323 Delaware Ave./439-2494 needs iri this very complicated market. ~Roberts' NANCY KUIVILA Real Estale, Inc. lUI Real Estate 276 Delaware Ave./439-4943 Leadership in ReSidential SeIVices MANOR HOMES by Blake Real Estate 190 Delaware Ave. 205 Delaware Ave./439·2492 439-9921 REALTY USA Delmar, N.Y. 12054 163 Delaware Ave./439·1882 439-9906

The Spotlight - May 11, 1988 - PAGE 37 Weishaar qf Denver, Colo.; a brother, Walter J. Weishaar of Denver, Colo., and a granddaughter. .FiRE FiGimR§ ~ORNER. Burial will be in St. Michael's tI'£ Isabel Glalletter ,ObiTUARiES· Cemetery, Amsterdam. Arrange· - . .- ments were made by the Philip}. Frederick Funeral Home, Albany. Edgar Potter Jr. A native of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Contributions may be made to Date Department or Unit Reason for Call she resided in Delmar for nearly Voorheesville Fire Dept. Pole Fire Edgar L. Potter Jr., 67, of the American Diabetes Association April 28 50 years. or to the American Heart April 28 Onesquethaw Ambulance Heart Attack Delmar died on Friday, May 6, at Alarm Drop St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, after She was employed as a staff Association. April 28 Elsmere Fire Dept. Selkirk Fire Dept. Mutual Aid a long illness. assistant in the engineering April 28 department of New York Tele· April 28 Delmar Rescue Sq:uad Standby He was born in Albany and was phone. She retired in 1983 after 27 April 29 Onesquethaw Ambulance Auto Accident a long·time Delmar resident. Dorothy Code Personal Injury years. April 29 Onesquethaw Ambulance He was a 1943 graduate of Dorothy E. "Sue" Cade, 49, of Voorheesville Ambulance Personal Injury 'She was a member of the First April 29 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Slingerlands died on Monday, Delmar Fire Dept. Alarm Drop Lutheran Church, Albany, the April 29 and was a member of the Pi Kappa May 2, at the Albany Medical Elsmere Fire Dept. Mutual Aid Telephone Pioneers of America, April 29 Alpha Fraternity. He retired in Delmar Rescue Squad Standby the Albany Yacht Club, the Center Hospital. April 29 1977 from his responsibilities as Bethlehem Ambulance Auto Accident Albany Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary She was born in Albany and April 29 an electrical engineer with the Bethlehem Ambulance Auto Accident and the American Association of was a homemaker. April 29 General Electric aerospace program April 29 Delmar Rescue Squad Heart Attack Retired Persons. • She is survived by her husband, in Schenectady after 22 years. He April 29 Delmar Rescue Squad Respiratory Distress was Town of Bethlehem Water She is survived by her husband, WilliamJ. Cade; three daughters, April 29 Del mar Rescue Sq uao Personal Injury a Debra A. Cade of Middletown, Department supervisor. George W. Cole Sr.; a son, George April 29 Delmar REscue Squad Heart Attack Susan Meyer of Colonie and W. Cole Jr.; her mother, Amelia April 29 Delmar REscue Squad Unresponsive Patient He served in the U.S. Navy Karen L. Cade of Slingerlands, Mapes, and two grandchildren. April 29 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency during World War II. He was a and two grandsons. Medical Emergency member of the Bethlehem Veterans Burial will be in the Albany April 29 Delmar Rescue Squad Auto Accident of Foreign Wars Post and the Rural Cemetery. Arrangements Burial was in Memory's Garden, April 30 Onesquethaw Ambulance Auto Accident Blanchard Post of the American were made by the Philip J. Colonie. Arrangemen ts were made April 30 Voorheesville Ambulance by the PhilipJ. Frederick'Funeral Heart Attack Legion. Frederick Funeral Home, Albany. April 30 Bethlehem Ambulance Home, Albany. April 30 Bethlehem Ambulance Medical Emergency He is survived by his wife, April 30 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Delores Moran Potter; a son, John Weishaar Contributions may be made to May I Voorheesville Ambulance Personal Injury Edgar L. Potter III of Duanesburg; John I. Weishaar, 63, who the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society. May I Delmar Rescue Squad Personal Injury , a daughter, Gail Lloyd of Clifton, resided in Delmar for more than Delmar Rescue Squad Respiratory Distress 50 years, died on Monday, May 2, May I Va., and three grandchildren. Delmar Rescue Squad Auto Accident at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, May I Burial was in the Bethlehem May I Bethlehem Ambulance Medical Emergency after a brief illness. Cemetery. Arrangements were AnnaSamal May 2 Delmar Rescue Squad . Auto Accident made by the Tebbutt Funeral He was a native of Detroit. He Anna B. Samal, 91, of Delmar May 2 Bethlehem Ambulance Medical Emergency Home, Albany. was employed by the' state died on Thursday, May 5, at her May 2 Slingerlands Fire Dept. Brush Fire Contributions may be made to Department of Taxation and home. May 3 Delmar Rescue Squad Heart Attack Finance. He retired in 1983 as a Auto Accident St. Peter's Hospice. She was born in Russia and May 3 Bethlehem Ambulance tax processing administrator May 3 Slingerlands Rescue Rescue Call resided in Delmar for many years. Auto Accident after 33 years of service. She also lived in Albany and was May 3 Del mar Rescue Sq uad He was an Army veteran of May 3 Selkirk Fire Dept. Rescue Call1Standby the owner of the Four Star Heart Attack Eleanor Cole World War II. Restaurant and Tavern. May 3 Delmar Rescue ~uad Services will be held Thursday May 3 Voorheesville Am ulance Auto Accident He was a member of the She is survived by a son, Unknown Illness for Eleanor. Mapes Cole of Guilderland Elks Lodge 2480. May 3 Voorheesville Ambulance Delmar, who died on Friday, May Michael Samal of Loudonville; May 4 Slingerlands Fire Dept. Gas Main Break 6, at Albany Medical Center after He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Vera Foley of May 4 Bethlehem Ambulance Auto Accident a long illness. The service will be Vincenza P. Provenzano Weishaar; Knox, Mary Lindsay of Voorhees· May 4 Bethlehem Ambulance Heart Attack held at the Philip J Frederick a son, John C. Weishaar of ville and Jean Conway of Delmar; May 4 Bethlehem Ambulance Medical Emergency Funeral Home, Albany at II a.m. Delmar; his mother, Elizabeth nine grandchildren, 14 great· May 4 Delmar Rescue Squad Personallniury grandchildren and one great· May 4 , Delmar ~escue Squad Medical Emergency grea t ·granddaugh ter. Burial was in the St. Agnes The Elsmere Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be celebrating their Cemetery, Menands. Arrangements 50th anniversary with a dinner on May 12 at the Italian American NOW were made by the Hearley and Son Funeral Home, Guilderland. Club. Get One Year Subscription to There will be a CPR course at Bethlehem Town Hall beginning May 17. To register contact Safety Services at Town Hall, 439·4955. BiRTItS ~. I Anyone wishing to join the Bethlehem Ambulance contact Isabel 1 Glastetter at 439·2627 or Robert EnTin at 436-0655. BeIlevue Hospital Boy, Cameron Matthew, to The Delmar Fire Department held their installation of offi'cers on Kathaleen and Robert Taylor, May 7. Slingerlands, April.7. When you subscribe for two years you will receive Boy, David Jonathan, to Irene Volunteer departments The Spotlight for 3 years - 156 issues and and Douglas Allen, Voorheesville, April 15. Boy, Aaron Harvith, to Deborah. election new officers SAVE $17.00 and Arnold Dorman, Delmar, April 20. resentative to commissioners, Outside Albany County: By Isabel Glastetter Subscription rate in Albany County: Paul Doyle; director (three·year Albany Medical Center Volunteer fire departments in 1 year, 52 issues, $17 1 year, 52 issues, $20 term), Jim McCarroll, and chap· Girl, Mackenzie Crofut, to Bethlehem have elected line and 2 years, 156 issues, $34 2 years, 156 issues, $40 lain, Fred Hill Jr. Kathleen and Michael Glannon, civil officers for the 1988·89 year. (Get 3rd Year FREE & Save $17) (Get 3rd Year FREE & Save $20) Delmar, March 30. The Slingerlands Ladies Aux· Slingerlands iliary officers are: president, Rose I------~ Boy, Brendan Joseph, to Kim DOneYear DTwoYears Get3rdYearFree! I The new line officers for the McGarry; first vice president, and Bernard McHugh, Glenmont, Slingerlands Fire Department for Patti Flagler; second vice presi· 52 Issues - $17 156 Issues - $34 I April 2. 1988·89 will be: chief, Bill Eck; dent, Sue Stehr; recording secre· (Supersaver saves $17.00) I Boy,Justin Dewitt Weidman, to first assistant chief, Werner tary, Maureen Van Wormer; and Outside Albany County I Kathy Stannard and Victor Zwieklbauer; second assistant treasurer, Marguerite Sutter. 0$20 One Year 0 $40 Two Years (156 issues) Weidman, Selkirk, April 7. chief. Randy Conger; third The Delmar Fire Department Boy, Kenneth Leigh, to Linda assistant chief, Walter Eck; fire elected their officers for 1988·89. and Leigh Creighton, Selkirk, captains, Doug Smith and Earl Check Enclosed (Or Phone It In) The line officers are: chief, Paul o April II. • Lenhardt; rescue squad captain, Woodin; first assistant, Louis Mastercard Visa Don Veltman; rescue squad o New Subscription o 0 Boy, Eric Philip, to Sheri and Dilillo; second assistant, John Tim Dickson, Slingerlands, April lieutenant, Terry Tripp; fire Smith; captain, David Rice; Renewal Subscription Card. No. _____ lieutenants, John G. Flagler, o 15. lieutenants, Bob Lemeiux, George Exp. Date _____ Joseph Flagler, Rodger Griffiths Williams, Larry Soellar and Peter Boy, Zachary William, to and Fred Hill III; superintendent Nrune ______Kathleen and Walter Eck Jr., Smith; rescue squad captain, Bob no. 1, Tom Smith; superintendent Boyea; rescue squad lieutenants, Slingerlands, April 18. no. 2, Rodger Griffiths; assistant Address ______----,,-- ____ Brian Rowe and Dick Baker; fire Boy, Colin Edward, to Barbara superintendents, William Griffiths police captain, Roy Cook, and fire andJohn Killer, Delmar, April 18. and Mike Fish; quartermaster, police lieutenant, Jim,Shanley. ICity, State, Zip ______Fred Hill III; and assistant r---~--:------"";" quartermaster, Jack Flagler. Elsmere IpMne ______~----- The Slingerlands Fire Department The Elsmere Fire Company little Spotliiht civil.officers are: president, Doug held their annual meeting and I Send to: P.O. Box 100. Delmar. NY 12054 tblngs Classified Ads election on May 7. The following is Phone Smith; vice president, Walter doa 439·4949 Eck; financial secretaryl a hst of the new line officers: big lob! treasurer, Jack Flagler; recording chief, George Kaufman; first L_!~~~~~~~i~~_~~~~!-~ :E~ secretary, Gary treasurer; rep· assistant chief, Richard Webster;

PAGE 38 - May 11. 1988·- The Spotlight second assistant chief. Ned Costigan; captain. Kevin Shea; first lieutenant. Peter Merrill; second lieutenant. Richard Watt; third lieutenant. Daniel McMahon; fourth lieutenant. Donald Glas. tetter. and fire police lieutenant. Donald Blodgett. Thecivil officers of the Elsmere Fire Company are: president. Stephen Wright; vice president. John Zabory; secretary. Richard Brown; treasurer, John Devine; property clerk. Heidi Ruckwid; chaplains. Father James Daly. Anthony Morrell and Joseph Fuller; director (two· year term). Michael Taylor. and director (three· year term). Bill Martin. Selkirk The three Selkirk Fire Com. panies recently elected officers. The line officers for Company No. I are: chief. Chuck Wickum; first assistant chief. Bill Aspion; second assistant chief. Dan Hotaling. and third assistant chief. Craig Wick urn . . The civil officers are: president. Bob Weedell; vice president. Bill Gonyea; treasurer. Chuck Viviano. and secretary/corresponding sec. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beach retary. Kathy Hotaling. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bosworth The line officers for Company Delmarcouple wed 50 years No.2 are: chief. Dick Hummell; first assistant chief. David Delmar man wed in Florida Languish; second assistant chief. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beach of Fulton. N.Y .• April 30. 1938. and Delmar recently celebrated their Bill Woehrmann, and third Constance Elizabeth Phillips. Clearwater High School. Clear· have lived in Delmar for over 45 assistant chieL Tom Docous. daughter of Dorothy C. Vander· 50th wedding anniversary. The years. They have two children water. Fla .. is employed at 1. V.1. couple was married in West The civil officers are: president. Voort of Hendersonville. N.C .. Travel Inc .• Tampa. Fla. The and five grandchildren. Jack Bailey; vice president. Joe .andJudge Charles M. Phillips.Jr. groom. a graduate of Bethlehem Keller; secretary. Bob EnTin. was married to Mark Van Wert Central High School and the membership secretary. Merle Bosworth. son of Mr. and Mrs. Rochester Institute of Technology. Church serves meal Squares on Saturday Oliver; treasurer. Bob Shultes. RoberI' A. Bosworth of Delmar. is employed by Agfa·Gevaert.lnc. TheJerusalem Reformed Church. The Tri·Village Squares Square and pine room chairman, Steven April 8 in Florida. as a sales representative. Feura Bush, will serve a Dance Club will hold a dance strawberry supper on May 21 at Hummell. The bride. a graduate of The couple will reside in Saturday. May 11. from 8 to 11 4:30. 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets The Ladies Auxiliary officers Clearwater. Fla. p.m .. at the First United Methodist are $6.50 for adults and $2.50 for are: president. Lynne Hummell; Church in·Delmar.Jim Ryans will vice president. Stephanie Corbett; CHIC sponsors children under 10. Toddlers in call the mainstream with a plus recording/corresponding secre­ high chairs are free. For tip.. Refreshments will be served. reservations call,439·2046. tary. Ann Seaburg; membership kitchen tour For information call 438· 1227. secretary. Alice Corbett; treasurer. Capitol Hill Improvement Cor· Elizabeth Fritts. and chaplain. poration will sponsor the "Cooks Chris Peterson. and Kitchens··",tour on Sunday. The line officers for Company May 15. from 2 until 5 p.m. No.3 are: chief. Curtis (Butch) Neighborhood gourmets have Apple; first assistant chief. Curtis volunteered their kitchens. cooking Witt; second assistant chief. Cliff talents and favorite recipes. Each Apple. and first assistant chief. cook will demonstrate the prepara· Craig Apple. tion of a favorite dish. Homes on The civil officers are: president, the tour are on Willett. Chestnut. John Telfer; vice president. Randy Elm and Madison Aves. in Northrup; treasurer. Donald Albany. For $12 reservations call Gager. and corresponding sec. 462·9696 or stop by the CHIC retary. Everrett Rarrick. office. 260 Lark St.. Albany. North Bethlehem Kathryn Lynn McPartIon In Slinger/ands The SPOllight is sold at North Bethlehem Fire Depart. McPartlon-Kansas Tollgate. PBs Subs, Fa/vos. Slonewell Community ments line officers for 1988.89 andjudyS. . are: chief.1oe Fahn; first assistant Dr. James McParlton of Schenec· chief. Frank DeCerce; second 'lady and Anne Kathryn Brown of Comer Clifton Park announce the assistant chief. Bill Cleveland; 'lJear Jolin,. captain. Dave Kellerman; first engagement of their daughter. lieutenant. Ray Berry; second Kathryn Lynn. to George Peter lieutenant. Phil Schwep. Kansas. son of Peter and Theresa 'l1iere 5 no titftl to run or cry or penhauser. and third lieutenant. Kansas of Delmar. moan. Lional Harric . The bride·to·be is a graduate of 'I1ie aay is fure; myliow you 'flO Western New England College Thecivil officers are: president. MBA School. Her fiance is a grown Kay Kellerman; vice president. graduate of the Western New So quicK[y to your 40tli year Bike Rodeo George Mears; secretary. Julie England College School of Law. Kellerman. and treasurer, Norm JlI.na 50 s arouna tfu comer, The 1988 Bike Rodeo will be held May 14. 10 Kellerman. A July 31. 1988 wedding is being we fear. planned. a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Town Hall. PartiCipating youngsters will be able to test their bicycle skills and register to win bicycles and a·ccessories. All kids ages 5 to 19 may Bridal Gowns Invitations Jewelers Bridal Rose Boutique, 239 Dela­ Johnson'. Stationery 431- partiCipate. Hllrold Finkle. "Yow Jeweler' 8166. Wedding Invitations, ware Ave., Delmar. Formals, 217 Certral awnUG, Albany. Mother·ol·the·B~lda. Cocktail Announcements. Personalized 4'3-8220. Diamonds _ Accessories. dresses. Handcrafted Wedding Rings. Florist PlIpOr Mill Delaware Plaza. 431- Horticultu ... UnllmftDd Aotfat 8123. Wadding Invltallons, Photography Peraonalized wedding writing Paper, Announcements. MrVten, highest quail)', Fresh Your Custom Order. Gordon Hamilton'. Candid and dk Flowers. Satislac:tlon Photography. Soulh Beth. guaranteed. BeavGt Dam Rd., Entertainment lehem. Corrplete wedding & Salk/rk. By ~nlmant Only. engagement photos, PackaQes 767-2004. MI.AIc-Put the accent on your ltarl at under $200.00. NevatJves occasion wtth SOLO GUITAR avallible. 767-2916. Danker AortaL Three great MUSIC lorthe discerning rn.rslcal Jocatlons: 239 Delaware Ave:, t8$ta. Rei. available. 4SIJ..344a. For special day Delmar, 439-0871. M-8at, 9-6, Receptions Corner 01 Allen & Cenlral, 488- HARP-The unique touch for 5461. M·Sal, 8:30·5:30. your special occasion. Flute, gul. Normanai* Country Club, preparations •. SIIJ}'V8Sant Plaza, 438-2202. M· tar, vocals also available. ~ 439-5362. Wedding and En­ Sat. 9-9, Sun. 12·5. Am New Silk ,.... gagement Panles. Empire and Trad~lonai F/'88h Flower Honeymoon please consult the Bouquets. Delmar Travel Bureau. Let us Rental Equipment following advertisers Bridal Registry plan your c(II1'-p!ete Honeymoon. Blue Cross We cater 10 your apoclal needs. A to Z RentaJ, Everett Rd., Al­ Village Shop, Delaware Plaza. Slatt your new Iile wlIh us. CaD bany. 489·7418. Canopies, 438·1823 FREE GIFT lor 438·2316. Delaware Plaza, Tables, CtlaIrs, Glasses, China. Slue Shield registering. Do"""'. Silverware. Albany Division

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