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By MARCY VELTE [email protected] The latest report presented Drumming up by Bethlehem’s Budget Advisory Committee identifi ed about $550,000 interest worth of potential savings in the A Different Drummer’s Kitchen town’s police department, but police has several cooking classes that ca- brass say the force is already limited. ter to kids, including an upcoming “Public safety is expensive,” American Girl Afternoon. said Police Chief Louis Corsi at a Town Board meeting held on See Page 19. Wednesday, July 11, at which the report was discussed. “We have cut Fireman’s fair adds rides everything to the bone. I’m working understaffed and if we continue in Glenmont event rolls on that course, it’s not going to rest with for a 56th year me, it’s going to rest with the board.” Recommendations in the report By MARCY VELTE included freezing police hiring [email protected] for a year, reducing the amount of overtime and response to non- Although the steamed clams are the emergency calls by officers and traditional draw, this year’s 56th annual requiring a 4 percent reduction Glenmont Fireman’s Fair will include in contractual services. Another carnival rides for attendees of all ages. suggestion was to “re-think” the Giant endeavor “We have been asked about adding rides Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program taught in schools After a year away, the New for a while and we did some research to see if it was feasible,” said Shaun Wagner, co- that is mostly paid for by the town. York Giants will soon return to chairman of the event and a fi reman with At $18.2 million, the police UAlbany for training camp. the department for 16 years. “We decided department represents about 43 See Page 32. the rides would be a good idea to give the percent of the town’s general fund public more to do.” budget for 2012. The annual fair is a community event According to the committee’s held behind the Selkirk Fire Department’s report, money could be saved by allowing civilians or other agencies Glenmont station. Wagner said he believes The 56th annual Glenmont Fireman’s Fair will feature to handle the nearly 7,500 calls the fair has continued for more than half a carnival rides for the fi rst time. The community event is INDEX deemed “non-emergencies” that century because it has become a tradition Thursday to Saturday, July 19 to 21, on the grounds of the Editorial Pages ...... 6-7 come in each year. An estimated people look forward to. Selkirk Fire Co. 2 Firehouse in Glenmont. Sports ...... 30-32 ■ Rides Page 21 Submitted photos ■ Cops Page 21 Entertainment ...... 19-20 Classifi eds ...... 25-26 Crossword ...... 20 Legals ...... 28-29 Supervisor’s involvement in report questioned Subcommittee members say possibility of applying a ward system for Supervisor John Smolinsky, neither of whom The Spotlight (USPS 396-630) is pub- Town Board positions, changing the terms is on the panel. lished each Wednesday by Community fi nal version of ward system Media Group LLC, 125 Adams St., Del- suggestions altered served by town offi cials and implementing a “I don’t think the supervisor or the deputy mar, N.Y. 12054. Postage paid at Delmar, different way to appoint department heads. It supervisor are on this or any of the citizens N.Y., and at additional mailing offi ces. Postmaster: send address changes to The has been completed and released to the public committees,” Kotary said. “I thought that Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. By MARCY VELTE on the town’s website. A presentation on the these were citizens committees. … They were 12054. Subscription rates: Albany Coun- report’s contents is to be scheduled for a future meant to be just that, exploratory, research ty, one year $30, two years $55, Out-of- [email protected] County, one year $40, two years $73. meeting when all Town Board members are informational types of committees to gather Subscriptions are not refundable. Some Bethlehem Town Board members present. and collect information, and also give us some have called into question the legitimacy of At the Town Board meeting held Wednesday, ideas. And I would hope that is what we’re a Governance Options Study drafted by an July 11, Councilman Kyle Kotary said he’d getting.” advisory committee after subcommittee heard concerns from members of the ward Kotary asked who actually wrote the members said the fi nal version doesn’t mesh system subcommittee that the fi nal report reports and asked that unedited versions of with previous drafts. was changed to include recommendations the reports be sent to Town Board members. THE SPOTLIGHT $1.00 The study examines three issues: the from Supervisor John Clarkson and Deputy ■ Report Page 21 Page 2 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight Green acres for eternity Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery offers new ‘eco’ burial plots, fi rst of its kind in region

By JOHN PURCELL [email protected] Being green is increasing in popularity and area environmental stewards can now rest easier knowing even after they pass their footprint will be a little smaller. Maureen McGuinness, family services manager of Albany The Albany Roman Catholic Diocesan Cemeteries, stands next Diocese has opened the to the new natural burial ground Capital District’s fi rst “natural at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery burial” ground at the Most in Niskayuna on Monday, July 9. Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Photos by John Purcell/Spotlight Niskayuna. Natural burials, devoid of the careful primping shown to typical gravesites, recently purchased the first people, it is obviously not going the preserve, including various are blossoming as a green plots at the preserve while “It is all things you to be of interest to everyone,” daises, coneflower, calliopsis alternative to traditional burials pre-planning their funeral she said. fl ower and fi ttingly forget-me- because there is less impact arrangements, Family would fi nd naturally The neatly trimmed and nots. By the fall, she hopes on the environment. The Services Manager of Albany growing here had traditional burial plots are a the meadows will hold a lush cemetery’s new Kateri Meadow Diocesan Cemeteries Maureen stark contrast to the natural appearance. Natural Burial Preserve will McGuinness said interest in everything been burial ground, with a mostly “It is all things you would serve as a more “wild” area for green burials is slowly gaining undisturbed.” untrimmed and unmaintained fi nd naturally growing here had the green burials. ground. appearance. Pesticides and everything been undisturbed,” The 20,000-square-foot burial “Many Catholics who strive – Family Services Manager of fertilizers will not be used on said McGuinness. “It is also a ground is named after Kateri to be good environmental Albany Diocesan Cemeteries the burial preserve. There is forever wild area behind this Tekakwitha, an Auriesville stewards … they may want Maureen McGuinness currently a line of small stones area.” native who will be canonized to make a statement at their separating the natural ground In addition to the nearby as the first Native American death and this gives them the from the maintained lawn. preserve, the Niskayuna saint in October. Albany Roman opportunity,” she said. “There “This will just be mowed cemetery was chosen because Catholic Diocese Bishop are changes in demographics said there has been at least one down in the fall and that’s it,” it was thought to be centrally Howard Hubbard will formally and baby boomers have been call daily on the natural burial McGuinness said. “It is not located in the Capital District dedicate the new burial ground more concerned about the option. She also stressed there going to be a neat, manicured and has room for expansion, in early September, but burials environment than maybe their is nothing wrong with traditional look.” according to McGuinness. The are permitted now. predecessors have been.” burials either. Wildfl ower seeds indigenous ■ Page 7 Although a Delmar couple For the past month, she “This is of interest to some to the region were strewn across Green WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW. WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM • WWW.MOHAWKHONDA.COM ROUTEROUTE 5500 ROUTERORO E 5050 MO HA H A WK R Post H OVERVE W.MOHAWKHONDA.COM W.MOHAWKHONDA.COM 500 INDEPENDENCE DAY O M & T NEW 2012 M

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82537 Page 4 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight Police Blotter Broken glass Tractor trailer fi re stops traffi c Traffic was stopped on the Delmar Bypass the afternoon of closes pool Wednesday, July 11, after a tractor trailer caught fire, according to Elm Ave. Park patrol for a portion of Elsmere Fire Department offi cials. facility broken into the night, then police Elsmere Assistant Fire Chief overnight patrol the area as part Jim Regan said Albany County of their regular watch. emergency operators received “We do have kids that several calls about the tractor By MARCY VELTE jump the fence yearly, portion of a semi being on fi re at [email protected] but in this case it caused around 3:15 p.m. Soon, fi re offi cials The Bethlehem town damage and was an called for mutual aid from the pool at Elm Avenue inconvenience to park Selkirk Fire Department. Park was vandalized on staff and residents,” All northbound lanes were shut the night of Tuesday, Heffernan said, adding down from Kenwood Avenue to the July 10, according to safety is a concern. “If Route 9W split and remained closed Bethlehem Parks and it’s teens, we don’t want for about two-and-a-half hours while Recreation offi cials. them in the pool with fi refi ghters extinguished the fi re, no one there or getting according to Regan. Piera Canuto, the hurt jumping the fence. town’s aquatic director, It could turn into a lot The driver of the Con-Way said a towel was found worse situation than Trucking rig escaped without Traffi c was stopped on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 11, after a tractor trailer over the fence near the kids jumping a fence injuries, said Regan. The driver caught on fi re near the Delmar Bypass, according to Elsmere Fire offi cials. diving tank where it because they are hot.” told fire officials he saw black Tom Heffernan Sr./Spotlight is believed the vandal Supervisor John smoke coming out from under or vandals entered, Clarkson said the the hood and immediately pulled and glass from what degree, a felony. He was previously Eventually the victim reached out town had looked into over. He then said the tractor appeared to be a broken convicted of several counts of grand to law enforcement for assistance installing more security “exploded in fl ames,” according to bottle was found along larceny in 1993 and served 10 years and the New York State Police for the pool in the past, fi re department offi cials. the outside of the pool. in prison. conducted an investigation. Kindlon but the costs were The trailer contained a load of The diving tank was “Today this defendant pleaded now faces up to 15 years in state prohibitive. The town is Hannay Hose Reels. The reels are closed on Wednesday guilty to the entire indictment prison when sentenced in October. now looking into other manufactured in Westerlo for use against him, removing the people as a precaution and low-cost solutions. on fi re trucks. the pool was drained, from further negotiations and cleaned and refi lled. Canuto said if the relying on the court for the mercy Pool store burglar culprits were caught, that we were unwilling to offer,” said Diving classes for the the town would most Delmar scammer caught on video day were also cancelled. Albany County District Attorney likely press charges David Soares in a statement on Rotterdam police on Tuesday, “We expect whoever faces prison to try to recoup some Tuesday, July 10. “Repeated July 3, arrested Jody L. Mayer, 50, it was was intoxicated of the money spent A Delmar man was found guilty on fi nancial fraud will not be tolerated of 634 Poutre Ave., Rotterdam, for because of the broken draining the pool. grand larceny charges after he stole in Albany County and I hope that the allegedly burglarizing Caribbean glass,” said Canuto. Parks and Recreation about $200,000 by court will sentence Mr. Kindlon in Pools & Spas. Police were notifi ed Department officials claiming his victim accordance with the crimes he has On Sunday, July 1, at approximately of the incident. 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By CAROLINE BARRETT children and run outside. We’ve been lucky Lucy’s Salmon Burgers No matter how old I enough to have plenty of After two glorious get, how responsible I am play time to balance out days of eating, 2 pounds wild salmon or how much work there our work this summer. we would be alone. lounging and 1 cup panko breadcrumbs is to do, I cannot shake Elliot and I fl oated in a raft the feeling that summer on a cool lake together, They left without even talking late into the 2 eggs is intended for play, not watching the clouds. Zoe a backwards glance. In night, our weekend 1 teaspoon sea salt work. Warm and sunny walked to the farmers truth, so did we. The fi rst 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger day, he and I drove to days are not for being market with me, arm came to an end. 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (found in the Asian Lake Placid. We ate. We locked up inside, being linked in mine, talking all section of the grocery) hiked. The vista from the Still, we didn’t productive and checking the way. And Lucy, she 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped items off a to-do list. July and I painted our toenails top of the mountain was know the secret days are more suited to together on our back beautiful. I knew my kids ingredient. Wasabi mayonnaise: 1/2 cup mayonnaise being with friends, going deck. Not exactly high would have loved it. But combined with 1 teaspoon wasabi paste or powder to concerts and the cool adventure. But time spent I was happy to be solely (found in the Asian section). Taste and add more mist of a waterfall in the together. in the company of my wasabi if desired. woods. You know, the fun And then, there’s husband. children to care for, we Canola oil, for the grill and carefree stuff. Paul. I love goofing off From Lake Placid we had time to exercise, have Lettuce, tomatoes, buns In the summer, my brain with my kids. It’s what took a ferry to Burlington. cocktails on the porch and goes to work every day. But you’re supposed to do with The water was peaceful read. We entertained the Peel the skin from the fi sh and cut into 1-inch my heart just isn’t there. In them. But loafi ng with my and the wind blew our idea of having a party but cubes. Place in a food processor with the next my heart, I’m sitting in the husband in the summer hair as the sun set over the the quiet was so nice, we six ingredients and pulse until well combined. warm sand, listening to the is special. We don’t get to Adirondack mountains. didn’t want to spoil it. Be careful not to turn the fi sh into a paste. Form ocean waves. They crash do it very often. It all goes After docking, we walked So despite the season, the salmon into 5-6 burgers, cover with plastic endlessly, but still I never back to the work thing. and walked through the we continued to work. Our wrap and refrigerate for an hour. Heat a grill tire of the sound. A few weeks ago, the city. It was one of those dinners were late. Paul to medium. Coat the grates with oil using tongs rare times when Paul Since I’m not a kid, I outlook for work and play and I carried our plates to and a paper towel. Carefully place the burgers on walked into dress shops know I can’t spend the changed when Paul’s the front porch to eat our the grill. Cook for 4 minutes, fl ip and cook for 4 with me. He sat and waited summer with sand in my mother came to our simple suppers: a piece of more. Serve the burgers on buns with the wasabi while I tried on a dress, a hair or hiding out in my house, picked up all three fi sh or chicken, a salad, mayonnaise. Any leftover burgers are really nice pair of shoes, a scarf. treehouse. Instead, I do children, and headed to maybe a piece of corn. It’s on salad greens the next day. what the rest of the grown- Rhode Island for a week. We made phone calls to hard to admit but I didn’t ups do: I go to work. And Yes, a week. Paul and I Rhode Island. Kids were miss my kids until the end then I relish the time I do were so excited about doing what they should of the week. We were all so get to spend with the warm this time we would spend do in the summer: playing, happy, them basking on quiet and tidy house was summer is for. swimming, being outside. the Rhode Island beach sun on my face. Now, don’t together that in the days gone. With them, summer Elliot brought back They didn’t miss us at all. and us, at home, working get me wrong. I love my leading up the pickup, was back. Paul and I had a his sweet boy energy, and playing when the job. It’s just that it’s... work. we would walk past each Back at home, we still lovely holiday. But what’s with him his Legos and work was done. It’s not play. And this is other and high fi ve. Or just had five days and no summer without kids? his bicycle. Zoe entered summer. So I get my work smile big, goofy grins. We children. We rolled up our On Saturday, they Yes, we endure work. We the house mid-sentence, done. I do the best job I both knew what the other sleeves, buried ourselves came tumbling back in do it so that at the end of continued talking and can possibly do. And then was thinking. We were in work by day, and arrived our door: loud, messy, the day, we can play with I grab the hands of my counting down the days till home exhausted. With no wonderful children. The our children. It’s what ■ Summer Page 7

82354 82529 Page 6 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight Matters of Opinion in The Spotlight Draw your own conclusions Summer a chance to be a kid again The Bethlehem Town Board at its most recent meeting discussed at length a new report drafted by the Governance Options Study Committee, By FELICIA BORDICK and if you were there to hear the fi reworks, you haven’t a clue what’s in it. This article originally Instead, board members aired concerns about Supervisor John Point What’s your appeared as part of the Kitchen Clarkson’s supposed involvement in Table Talk column in Capital the writing of the report. You can read of View District Parent Pages. point? all about it on the front page. Editorial On the morning of the last The Spotlight We won’t be weighing in on whether This summer, occasionally day of school, children all over welcomes longer the supervisor overstepped his bounds step out and step back in time. America rise from their beds opinion pieces for or not, but we will support one assertion Clarkson made at the Wednesday When you step out, you are with exhilaration in their hearts the Point of View meeting: that members of the public should take a look at the document pressing the pause button on all in anticipation of the carefree section. and draw their own conclusions. the demands on your life. You summer days ahead. On the need to get out of the car, leave Do you have Bethlehem residents have before them a rare opportunity. Oftentimes morning of the last day of a hobby or when a new report lands from one of the town’s many committees, the the house, shed the chores at school, parents all over America hand and take yourself on a cause you feel Town Board will accept and review the document at the same meeting, rise from their beds slowly with passionate giving the public little time to study it and form intelligent opinions. By tour of the senses. It could be a worrisome thoughts on how mere few minutes, or if you are about? We’d the time the next board meeting rolls around and the mic is open, the they will manage the summer love to issue is sometimes already vanishing in the rearview mirror. lucky, a few hours, of treating schedule. your senses to the pleasures share it with Now, residents have at least another week’s time before members Their children have been that surround you outside. our readers. of the Governance Options Study Committee come to brief the board. released from the constraints It really is true, proven by Do you have information you We hope they’ll use that time wisely to become reinvigorated and of school and, at least research studies, that cavorting think others would benefi t from knowledgeable on the three proposals examined in the report: forming temporarily, co-parenting with in nature raises the serotonin in hearing about? Let us know. a ward structure in Bethlehem, making several elected offi ces appointed teachers is suspended. With a your system, gives you a more Point of View submissions ones and fi ddling with the terms of some elected offi cials (most notably combination of the town pool, positive attitude, and creates should be around 700 words the supervisor’s). local playgrounds, summer more harmony in your world. and can be submitted via email The report itself is 55 pages long and for all intents and purposes is camps, and other available It is a fact that people who to [email protected] a fairly comprehensive document. It’s easily accessible on the town’s seasonal programs, parents fi nd run outdoors instead of on a with “POV” in the subject line. website. ways to bring some structure to treadmill have higher levels of For Bethlehem watchdogs, a lot of the report is going to seem a bit the liberation of summertime. the feel-good brain chemicals smile more often if you get like old news, and that’s because it is. Regular readers will realize two This is work, and it can leave known as endorphins. It is outside once in a while and act of the three topics explored in this report (elected offi ces and term Mom and Dad feeling joyless. important to your health and like a kid. Skip, run, jump, chant lengths) were given a rather extensive airing just last year under the Less they forget how it felt to wellbeing to take breaks from rhymes, pick a buttercup, check 20/20 Implementation Committee. be a kid in summer, Mom and the routine and get outside and under a rock, make pictures in Dad ought to indulge in some In a series of meetings, residents and sitting offi cials nearly universally be a kid again. Interact with the clouds, and don’t go to bed guilty pleasures themselves; panned the idea of giving up elected offi ces. The outpouring was such that Mother Nature’s groundcover without wishing on a star. we wonder why the Governance Options Study Committee was charged pleasures reminiscent from of plants, trees, grass, and For the whole family, just with conducting the same exercise. their youth. flowers and observe the once this summer, wash your Start with a cold glass of magnificent changing sky We hope this issue doesn’t eclipse discussion of a ward structure, bed sheets and hang them lemonade and paper and pencil. above you. however, because that is one idea that has never had a good, public airing out to dry on a hot sunny day. Avoid using your iPad and despite perennial complaints of underrepresentation from some parts of Did you know that according That night put everybody to actually write in your own town. Much of the report deals with an examination of the ward system to the EPA, the air outside bed on sun-drenched sheets penmanship. Seat yourself at and has a great deal of useful information we hope the public will be able is 75 percent less polluted for a natural high that cannot the kitchen table to make a to make good use of. than indoor air? Not only that, be purchased at the local list of your fondest childhood And that is ultimately the most important point, because it is the but the air quality outside is pharmacy. summer memories. Now, make enhanced by more negative public that will give the fi nal thumbs up or down on any of these changes, Felicia Bordick and her probably by direct referendum. That is why we urge residents to attend another list of the very smallest ions, an extra electron for each things, seemingly insignifi cant oxygen molecule. Exposure colleagues, Carol Smith and the next Town Board meeting armed with comments about these three Joyce Thomas, are authors of ideas and speak up now. occurrences from your earliest to this enriched fresh air memories. Forget about the big is medicinal; it calms your “Kitchen Table Time: Recipes crush on the camp counselor anxieties and lowers your heart for School Success.” Please feel or the solo you landed at music rate. You don’t have to live free to contact Felicia Bordick Follow The Spotlight on Twitter! camp, and try to recall the in the backyard in a tent all with comments, questions, or suggestions at kitchentabletime@ Want to know what we’re up to? Know about local news as simple joys absorbed through summer, but it will make you gmail.com it happens and read stories the second they’re online? Follow your fi ve senses. 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The songs of summer ■ Green (From Page 2)

100-acre cemetery holds 260 natural plots. Only cloth burial shrouds, willow baskets or metal-free pine boxes are allowed in the preserve, as opposed to a traditional casket where metal or other chemicals are used. Burial vaults are also not permitted in the burial The Kateri Meadow Natural Burial Preserve in Niskayuna preserve. Embalming isn’t is bordered by a “forever wild” area. required and if done would John Purcell/Spotlight require the use of naturally occurring substances to be used as opposed to The plots for natural uncomfortable for some chemicals. burials are bigger than people to discuss. “In certain religions a traditional spaces, with a “The publicity has been burial shroud is always site at the preserve totaling good for people talking used,” she said. “For $1,500, which includes the about something that a mainstream Christians this granite marker. Other lot of people don’t want to The Guilderland Town Band performed Thursday, July 12, in Tawasentha Park as part of is a giant leap, but Jesus sites at the cemetery talk about,” she said. “It is the town’s free summer concert series that takes place every Thursday night at 7 p.m. was buried in shroud, range from $750 to $1,150, always better to purchase so for some people it is McGuinness said, but space before needing Kevin Whitney/Spotlight getting back to the roots those would require the it … people when they of Christianity.” additional costs of a burial pre-purchase have a little vault and the marker or Also, a traditional more energy because they monument. Every burial restaurant. Lucy can be can listen to your heart upright or flush are not grieving and they includes an interment fee persistent. She sent me and get back to the good monument, or gravestone, can look at a little more to open and close the site. ■ Summer texts until I shopped for stuff: the ocean waves, isn’t permitted in the area. options.” (From Page 5) the ingredients. the beautiful sunsets and Memorials are limited The average cost of a McGuinness said a floating in rafts while to natural granite blocks funeral in 2009, including natural burial is also very Part of enjoying purchasing a vault, was hasn’t stopped since. summer, of having a looking at clouds in the supplied by the cemetery, symbolic of Catholics’ $7,755, according to belief of life after death. Lucy, she watched over leisurely and enjoyable blue summer sky. which can have the name the National Funeral At the burial, wildfl ower her younger siblings while season, is the food we eat. of the deceased and dates Caroline Barrett is the Directors Association. A seeds will be handed they were away. She called Lucy’s burgers, with a big of birth and death sand to proudly announce that mother of three food loving blasted into it. natural burial could also out, so the seeds can be green salad, are a tasty children and the wife of be seen as a less expansive Elliot had eaten a salad. “There is a lot less scattered at the fi rst visit. and light summer meal. one grateful husband. They alternative. She stayed close to him in energy expended when “When a child comes It’s healthy, delicious live together with their the ocean. And she came you are not having a More people have they are going to see new food. Your brain will tell menagerie of pets in the back asking to cook these monument or marker started talking about life growing … and that is you to make these easy Hudson Valley. Follow their salmon burgers. It was shipped in and you are not what they would like for a teachable moment for and delicious burgers for adventures on her blog, bringing equipment in and their burial arrangements, parents to talk about the something ordered in a your family. Then, you www.ourdailyplate.com. out to do that,” she said. she said, which can be faith,” she said.

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Funded in part by Learn and Serve America, 82528 Friends of the Pine Bush Community, FMS PTA and Guilderland Central Schools 82356 81732 Page 8 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight Origami Yoda author to speak Tom Angleberger’s Tom Angleberger Origami Yoda series and will talk about his other great books have books and answer Library looking delighted kids for a while questions from the now. We’re pleased to have audience at the Angleberger as our guest the NAPPA Gold Award Bethlehem Public for some help Friday, July 20, at 4 p.m. and the Parent’s Choice Library on Friday, He’ll talk about his books Gold Award, they have July 20, at 4 p.m. The Guilderland Public and the future of their and answer questions several albums and Angleberger’s visit Library is looking for help. community. Library from the audience. A numerous television follows a screening It wants the help, trustees are responsible book sale follows, with appearances to their of “Star Wars: The expertise, and leadership to the library and to the all proceeds going to our credit. Clone Wars” library Friends. of a dedicated, community- public it serves, and must This program is part of Submitted photo minded person who can fi ll be tireless advocates Angleberger’s visit our new series, Kids and an open seat on its Board for improving library follows a screening Friends, made possible of Trustees. services,” according of “Star Wars: The Clone by Friends of Bethlehem Consider the to the Handbook for Wars” (PG, 90 minutes) Public Library. The Library Trustees of New at 2 p.m. After his talk, required to stay with their Buddies (teens) to build contribution you could concert will move indoors children. reading skills and self- make. The library York State. stay and make your own if it rains. confi dence. serves the entire area, If you wish to take personal E.T. to take is open almost 70 hours on this challenge home. The program is Owls a week, and is the de and be considered for appropriate for kids in Evening on the Green Thursday, Aug. 2, 2 Creative stitches facto gathering place appointment, please send grades K-7. Our annual summer p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. outdoor concert series of the community. a letter of intent and a Five Rivers staff 6 to 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon continues tonight at 7pm Most everyone in the résumé to the attention facilitate this interactive Capital District Zucchini Brothers with The All Paul Show—a community – families, of the library director, program. All ages. Embroiderers’ Guild The Zucchini Brothers Paul McCartney tribute singles, retirees, people Guilderland Public members will teach simple bring their particular band that offers music from all walks of life -- are Library, 2228 Western brand of entertainment embroidery projects. Age from the Beatles to Wings active library users. In Avenue, Guilderland, NY Paws to Read: Dog 9 and up. to the library Green and beyond. June alone, the library 12084. The deadline for next Tuesday, July 24, Days of Summer applications is August 12, Bring a blanket or lawn Fridays, Aug. 3 to 17, 10 saw more than 21,000 at 7 p.m. The brothers Teen Cafe open mic visits, loaned well in 2012. — Jack on guitar, Steve chair. The performance and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 6:30 to excess of 50,000 items, Questions? Please on keyboards, and Sam will move indoors if it Bring a few favorite 8:30 p.m. and hosted over 68 contact the library on drums — deliver a rains. stories to read aloud to community meetings. director by phone at 456- musical stir-fry of styles a gentle dog who loves Sing, play music, read It’s a busy place. And it 2400 x13 or by email at that folks of all ages to listen. Grade 1-5. Call poetry (yours or your Book buddies faves), dance, or just enjoy could use your help in [email protected], or enjoy. Thursdays, Aug. 2 to 439-9314 to sign up. the show and the snacks. ensuring it is serving the the Board President by Originally from 16, 2 and 3 p.m. community properly. email at board@guilpl. Grade 6 and up. Saratoga Springs, they Little Buddies (kids Summer cinema It’s your library. You org. are well-known for their in grade K-5) read to Big Fridays, Aug. 3 to 24, should help steer its future Mark Curiale concerts in schools, Buddies (teens) to build 2 p.m. Just dance! course. For more information, theaters and festivals Tuesday Aug. 7, 7 p.m. reading skills and self- Family movies. Bring As a trustee, you call the library at 456-2400, across the country. confi dence. a blanket and pillow. Call Dance to Just would “make policy or email [email protected]. They also produce 439-9314 for titles. Dance Wii games. Grade and fiscal decisions The Guilderland Public an internationally K-5 and family. Read 2 Me crucial to the life and Library is located at 2228 syndicated weekly radio Louise Grieco direction of the library. Western Ave., Guilderland. show, The Zucchini Thursdays, Aug. 2 to Book buddies • All library programming Their decisions impact Visit the Library’s website Brothers, Live at the 16, 7 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 6 to 20, is free and open to the public. the lives of people at www.guilpl.org. Clubhouse. Winners of Teens read to tots 10 and 11 a.m. up to age 6. 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7336182514 82410 The Spotlight July 18, 2012 • Page 9 Read a book, enter raffl e Spend an afternoon at SPAC Earning prizes for RCS It’s time for the annual weekly on Thursdays for reading is a big favorite trip to the NYC Ballet an enjoyable afternoon for kids, but teens and COMMUNITY at Saratoga Performing of games and socializing adults like it, too. Visit the LIBRARY Arts Center. On at the Bethlehem Town library to enter your name Saturday, July 21, we Hall auditorium, 445 in our Rewarding Readers will have lunch at noon Town of Bethlehem Delaware Ave., Delmar raffl e drawing. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Hall of Springs, at 11:30 a.m. We play This year Rewarding 6:30 p.m. followed by the beautiful Kenwood Avenue on mah jongg, bingo and Readers has a new twist. Wednesday, Aug. 29, ballet, “Romeo and Saturday mornings. pinochle. All seniors Read fi ve books to enter 11 a.m. Juliet.” The total cost for Transportation will be are welcome. Bring in a monthly drawing for a •UNDERSTANDING lunch and the ballet is available on selected a sandwich and join gift basket full of goodies. YOUR COMPUTER: In $52, checks payable to Tuesdays. Call 439-4955, others for lunch if you There will be separate this class, we will review the Town of Bethlehem. 1170. wish. Call 439-4955, baskets for teens and turning the computer on Transportation will leave ext. 1176 for more adults. and off, using the keyboard Town Hall at about 10 Tuesday, July 24 information. and mouse, changing “Heading Out to Wonderful” a.m. Home pick up can •Seniors in Motion, •Senior grocery the date and time and by Robert Goolrick is among be arranged. Suggested Summer tech classes a low level fun aerobic shopping for residents personalizing the screen the new offerings at the RCS van donation: $10. Call Play it again, Sam. exercise class set to of Glenmont, Selkirk, to help you find those Community Library. 439-4955, ext. 1176, to This summer Librarian music, will be held and South Bethlehem. handy programs that are make a reservation. Bryan Rowzee offers a re- at Bethlehem Town For reservations, call hiding “somewhere” on about program growth. play of the most popular Join us for a fun Hall auditorium, 439-5770. your new computer adult computer classes summer dinner out on 445 Delaware Ave., of the year. Classes Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30 What’s new Tuesday, July 24, at Delmar, 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, July 27 p.m. are offered in July and •Adult fi ction Jumpin’ Jacks Drive- No registration is •Senior grocery August, so choose the Wednesday, Aug. 8, 11 “Beautiful Sacrifi ce” by in in Scotia. Have a necessary. $3 fee per shopping for residents of session that fits your a.m. Elizabeth Lowell famous Jack’s Burger class. Good Samaritan Senior schedule best. Class size Registration is “The 500” by Matthew or a yummy chicken Housing and Van Allen is small, allowing for sandwich. Cost is on required. Call 756-2053 Quirk Wednesday, July 25 Senior Apartments. For plenty of individualized or email from info@ your own. Bring a “Let Love Find You” by •Senior grocery reservations, call 439- attention. rcscommunitylibrary.org chair to sit by the river. Johanna Lindsey shopping for residents 5770. •FILES AND to register. Transportation will “The Third Gate” by leave Town Hall at about of Elsmere, Delmar, Seniors in Motion, FOLDERS: Learn how a low level fun aerobic Lincoln Child 3:30 pm. Suggested van Slingerlands, North to create, save, delete exercise class set to and fi nd your fi les. Tips Growing use of library “Throne of the Crescent donation: $5. Home pick Bethlehem and Marie At the end of each fi scal music, will be held on choosing memorable Moon” by Saladin Ahmed up can be arranged. Call Rose Manor. For year, the Library stops at Bethlehem Town names for your documents “What Comes Next” by 439-4955, ext. 1176, to reservations, call 439- to measure changes in Hall auditorium, 445 and projects. We’ll also John Katzenbach make a reservation. 5770. use. During 2011-2012, Delaware Ave., Delmar, 9 use folders to get and stay •Adult audio-books Farmer’s markets •Caregivers Support Library patrons borrowed to 10 a.m. No registration organized. are open in Delmar. You Group, a discussion for 59,750 books and audio- “Abraham Lincoln, is necessary. $3 fee per Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6:30 Vampire Hunter” by Seth can get fresh vegetables those caring for a loved class. visual items, a 16 percent and fruits at the First one diagnosed with p.m. Grahame-Smith For information on increase over the year United Methodist Alzheimer’s or another Wednesday, Aug. 15, “Criminal” by Karin the above or a list of before. Physical books Church, 428 Kenwood dementia will be held at 11 a.m. Slaughter additional activities, call were 60 percent of total Avenue on Tuesday the Town Hall from 10:30 the Bethlehem Senior •BEGINNING circulation. About 6 “Gone Missing” by afternoons, the Delmar a.m. to noon. Services Office at 439- INTERNET: Learn how percent was audio books. Linda Castillo Presbyterian Church 4955, #1176. to navigate the web in Electronic downloads of “Heading Out to on Delaware Ave. on this beginner’s class. books were 2 percent of Wonderful” by Robert Wednesday afternoons, Thursday, July 26 Wilma DeLucco, •Bethlehem Senior Understand what the circulation. Movies were Goolrick and at the Bethlehem Bethlehem Senior Projects, Citizens Club meets address bar is, how to type 27 percent. The remaining “Home Front” by Middle School on Inc. Board Member in a url, and add a page 5 percent was music, Kristin Hannah to your favorites. 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For kids, Wednesday, July 25, as there’s fi ction, nonfi ction, we welcome Lost Radio picture books, chapter Rounders with their show books and young adult “Wildwood Flower: Songs books. Beginning readers of the Original Carter can read or listen to the Family.” The Carters books on the Nook. Nooks were a prime influence may be checked out by for Johnny Cash, Woody Scotia Diner Manager Terry Kyratzis inspects part of the Voorheesville patrons for Guthrie and Hank new diner’s cooling system on Tuesday, July 10. Renovation two weeks. Call the library Williams, just to name work is ongoing to transform the former Kem Cleaners on for more details on how a few. Their music -- a Mohawk Avenue into the diner’s now home. Michael Eck, left, and Tom Linsday are the Lost Radio you can check out a Nook. combination of mountain John Purcell/Spotlight Rounders. They will play at the Voorheesville Public folk songs, parlor Library on Wednesday, July 25. ballads and foot-stompin’ Dream Big, Read! happiness -- is as relevant Summer reading has story, to translating it into fi ve or six birds of prey. and alive now as it was begun! panels. You will go home She currently has several then. This is sure to be Diner hoping for Friday, July 20, 10:30 with your very own comic different species of owls, a fun time for the whole a.m to noon. Make your book. This is a fi ve-session a hawk and an American family! Rain or shine. own comics. For grades workshop. Registration Kestrel. She will talk about Barbara Vink requested for the series; wildlife rehabilitation August opening four and up. •All library participants do not need and the types of baby Special guest comic programming is free Renovations former building, which artist John Hebert (drew to attend every session. animals folks might fi nd (unless otherwise now has wood framing Monday July 23, 2 to at this time of year. She continue at new The Punisher) will be noted) and open to the location, asbestos sprouting from the new visiting. Learn the art of 3 p.m for grades K-1-2. will tell us about the public. Voorheesville foundation. different species, their removal stresses the comic book (you do Raptors from the Wildlife Public Library is located Stepping inside Scotia not need to be an artist), Institute of Eastern NY habitats, behaviors, and at 51 School Road, budget adaptations. Diner’s new location from coming up with a Trish Marki will bring Voorheesville. reveals new booths By JOHN PURCELL wrapped up just waiting [email protected] for customers to order breakfast and relax with Come see the movie of the month “All I want to do is a strong cup of coffee. cook again,” Scotia Diner Guilderland seniors are Large black tubs for air Thursday, July 19 Manager and Chef Terry invited to the movie of the Town of Guilderland conditioning hang from Scheduled Shopping Kyratzis said Tuesday, July month Thursday, July 26, the partially completed 9 a.m. OsteoBusters 10, as he stood inside the at 10:30 a.m. a.m. in the SENIOR CALENDAR ceiling and received a 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. restaurant’s new location, Town Hall Courtroom. successful test run. Blood Pressure & which is beginning to take “Midnight in Paris” will On Thursday, Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m. Schedules Legal & shape. “Everything is going be shown. the movie of the month OsteoBusters to be brand new,” Terry Medicaid Appts. Kyratzis, son of Scotia for August will be shown Kyratzis said. “It has got The movie tells the 10 a.m. to noon Diner owner Anita, at 10:30 a.m. a.m. in the most of the decor from story of a family who Scheduled Food Stamp had hoped to open the Town Hall Courtroom. Tuesday, July 17 the old diner with the travels to the French Appts. restaurant months ago, but “The Lincoln Lawyer” 9 a.m. OsteoBusters new coming in. We are capital for business. The hurdles seemed to slow tells the story of a sleazy 11:30 a.m. Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Art & just excited to get things party includes a young down a speedy reopening. defense attorney has a Roast Beef or Cold Plate Culture Trip to SPAC moved around and just engaged couple who are The diner was forced to crisis of conscience when 12:30 p.m. Bingo/ 12:30 p.m. Mahjongg start locating and fi nally forced to confront their leave its former location he represents a wealthy Games/Billiards 1 p.m. Pinochle differing views of a perfect just down Mohawk get everything in place.” client who has a foolproof life. Avenue March 21 after Kyratzis has had friends, plan to beat the system. Stars: Owen Wilson, Wednesday, July 18 being evicted to make way diner employees and Rachel McAdams and Rated R Scheduled Shopping Friday, July 20 for an apartment complex. various contractors helping out with renovations, and Kathy Bates. 10:30 a.m. Scheduled Shopping Developer Bruce he is shooting for an Aug. Director/Writer: Monday, July 16 OsteoBusters 10 a.m. Painting Tanski gave the diner Woody Allen 1 opening. Scheduled Shopping 1 p.m. Needlecraft 10:30 a.m. Bridge owner 30 days to pack up Rated PG-13 10:30 a.m. OsteoBusters 1:30 p.m. OsteoBusters before demolishing the ■ Diner Page 11

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Offers expire 10/31/12. ©2012 Aspen Dental. 82590 82409 The Spotlight July 18, 2012 • Page 11 Eatery inspections in the open ■ Diner (From Page 10) Albany County law said Higgins, who is also etc.); food preparation “fair” or “unsatisfactory” a 109th Assembly district (cooking, freshness despite multiple re- “We got a lot of work to requires restaurants do until that time,” he said. to post results candidate. of food, food protected inspections could be at risk in storage, holding and of being shut down. “I need at least one week Previously, restaurants of cooking just to start up either passed or failed cooling temperatures, “For restaurant owners, By ALYSSA JUNG again.” health inspections by the refrigeration, etc.); and this is their livelihood and [email protected] county Health Department. service and general facility it is in their best interests Carina Moran, a 16-year- issues (presence of valid old Scotia resident, had It’s 6 o’clock on a Now, a rating system to comply and not to have permit, presence of vermin, worked at the diner for fi ve Friday night and you’re modeled after the one used to go through (multiple floors/walls in disrepair months before it vacated starving. You walk through in New York City gives out inspections),” said Rozak. or dirty, choking poster the former location. Moran the door of your favorite grades of excellent, good, Higgins said he met fair or unsatisfactory. present, etc.). has been helping out with restaurant, expecting to with the Restaurant and renovations at the new site A new stainless steel eat a hygienically prepared Don’t expect to see Because so many aspects Tavern Association while display case is one of the of the establishment and because she wants to get meal in a clean dining the notices plastered developing the law to fi nd back to work. many new items waiting to room. But do you know on windows right away, operation are analyzed, a common ground. be installed at the Scotia though. To prevent placing Rozak said the reasons for “I got used to doing how the restaurant scored “We took into that, and I don’t want to Diner’s new location. on its most recent health a fi nancial burden on the a specifi c rating can vary. consideration a lot of their county, the new rating That means just because change now,” Moran said. inspection? Are you about concerns,” said Higgins, “Usually you hear people around $120,000, but some to dine in an “excellent” system will be rolled out a restaurant is classified who also sponsored the concessions had to be gradually. “fair” doesn’t mean it’s talking about how they restaurant or a “fair” county’s calorie posting hate their jobs, but I am made to stay on target. restaurant? “We anticipate having hazardous to eat there, and law that requires chain just because a restaurant is one of the people that talks “Some of the things we about half of all restaurants in restaurants to identify Now, you’ll know. called “excellent” doesn’t about how much I love my wanted done, we had to the county inspected by the calorie on their menus. A new Albany County mean everything is perfect. job.” put on the back burner,” end of this year and 100 percent law that went into effect He said the law is The fl oor contractor is he said. compliance by this time next “There could be critical July 1 requires the more “revenue neutral” and since set to start work this week, The diner will also year,” said Mary Rozak, violations and non-critical than 1,300 restaurants in inspections are already and Kyratzis hopes to have a bakery, but Anita director of communications violations. … There the county to post health could be cleaning liquid being conducted by begin painting this week. Kyratzis said the bakery inspection reports in for Albany County Executive county Health Department Many of the plans Anita likely wouldn’t open until Dan McCoy. or materials right next to plain view under a Food where food is stored,” said employees, there will be no Kyratzis said she wants later. Terry Kyratzis Service Establishment Restaurants that fail Rozak. “It’s really a matter additional cost to taxpayers. to keep under wraps to plans to make more Rating System (FSERS). to clearly display the of trying to get everyone on “My goal is to … surprise customers at the improvements to the Spearheaded by County inspection results are the same page and saying provide consumers with grand opening. new diner after opening Legislator Chris Higgins, subject to a $100 fi ne. we want everyone to be information that’s public, Renovations were on and starting to generate the amendment to the Because of the at excellent and that’s the in a simplified form, so budget until state offi cials revenue. Albany County Sanitary soft launch, the county standard that everyone they can make a decision on April 25 ordered all Anita Kyratzis said she Code is an effort to squeeze doesn’t yet have a ratings should strive for.” where they want to go to eat work to stop since the has tried to keep everyone out the best service from breakdown to see how Restaurants that based on cleanliness and property wasn’t surveyed upbeat while working area restaurants while restaurants are fairing with score an “excellent” can sanitary conditions of these for hazardous materials. on the diner and she’s educating the public. the new system. choose between two restaurants,” said Higgins. Asbestos removal ended kept customers updated “I consider myself According to window notices to display. Albany County up totaling around $35,000. through its Facebook page. to be a huge consumer information from the Restaurants that score previously posted “We never even thought She said her motivation to advocate and this is a county Health Department, “good” can schedule a inspection reports online of that and nobody told continue is driven by her great piece of legislation inspections look at re-inspection within two at www.albanycounty.com/ us about that survey,” son. to help consumers make sanitation (cleanliness, weeks to try to reach restaurantinspections, and Kyratzis said. “We learned “I want my son to have more educated decisions hand washing areas, gloves, “excellent.” Restaurants they’re still available there it the hard way.” something,” she said, “I when they go out to eat,” hairnets, storage areas, that consistently fall under for viewing. Now the budget is want a legacy for my son.”

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HUDSON VALLEY PEACHES ARE READY! 82274 Page 12 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight State bridge rehabilitation projects begin Cuomo’s NY Works started and completed didn’t include a lot of Latham is the construction joints. There are bearings program targets this year and another environmental permitting company completing the the bridge sits on and Capital District five will be started and that sometimes takes “This multi-million Congress Street Bridge they have to expand and completed next year,” time to get through; dollar investment construction. During contract so we get in there infrastructure said Carol Breen, projects that didn’t require construction, the bridge and replace those … even spokesperson for the New us acquiring any land, into the Congress will be reduced to one lane putting a fresh coat of paint By ALYSSA JUNG York State Department of which also takes time,” Street Bridge is in each direction and only on every so often prevents [email protected] Transportation. said Breen. “Bridges in a one sidewalk will be open. rust on the bridge,” said The 11 bridges targeted certain condition where critical to the Work on the portion over Breen. There are more than by the governor’s NY we could just go in, replace I-787 will take place this Trained engineers go 17,000 bridges in New York future condition Works program, which the deck and get out of year, with work on the over every inch of the State — some so small it’s he included in the 2012-13 there quickly and easily.” and stability of portion over the Hudson state’s bridges to dole out hard to tell exactly what budget to improve Capital Bridges are expected River starting next year. a rating from one to seven. they span, others massive a key corridor District infrastructure, will to last between 50 and 75 Other bridges with work A seven is usually a brand fi xtures and icons — and into Troy and get a “deck” replacement, years and are inspected slated to be completed new bridge and a six would with $19.9 million being a fancy word for the at least every two years. Watervliet.” by the end of the year be considered “extremely distributed through Gov. driving surface. The Breen said repairs are are the bridge carrying good condition.” A rating Andrew Cuomo’s NY improvements will bring always completed when – Troy Mayor Lou Washington Avenue over of four signifies various Works program, 11 of bridge conditions from necessary, so the 11 Rosamilia I-90 in Rensselaer; bridges repairs are needed and those bridges will get a a “fair” classification to bridges getting the NY carrying I-90 eastbound a three or lower usually major makeover through “good.” Works treatment would and westbound over means a major rehab next year. Breen said the group of have been addressed Krafts Road in Schodack; project is necessary. Construction on the bridges were chosen based eventually. The funding wait on these bridges and bridges carrying Route The bridge projects Congress Street Bridge on how easy rehabilitation up front just helped that some would have been 22 over East Creek in being completed with NY that links Troy and would be, thus allowing a happen sooner rather than in worse condition by Stephentown and Route Works funding have just Watervliet began on large amount of bridges later. the time we could get to 22 over Dill Brook in begun, but on June 22, Tuesday, July 3, and is to be improved in a short “They would have been them,” said Breen. Petersburgh. the very first project of expected to be completed period of time. done but they would have Breen said waiting Deck replacement is a $13.2 million repaving by 2013. “We were looking been done down the road. would have also lead to considered a major bridge effort began using NY “Five bridges are being at bridges that … … We would have had to more expensive repairs, repair, said Breen, in line Works dollars. The meaning fewer bridges with replacing piers for millions will be used to would have received bridges over water or resurface 21 segments attention. replacing a whole bridge. of state roads in Albany, “This multi-million But there are minor things Columbia, Rensselaer and dollar investment into the being done to extend Washington counties. Charm and family fun Congress Street Bridge bridge life all the time that For more information is critical to the future many drivers don’t even about roadways targeted condition and stability of realize, she said. under the NY Works a key corridor into Troy “There are joints in the Program, visit www. defi ne summer at and Watervliet,” said Troy bridges so the concrete nysdot.gov. Travel Mayor Lou Rosamilia in a can expand and contract information is available statement. with the weather and we by calling 511 or visiting Saratoga Race Course Bette & Cring of have to replace those www.511NY.org. than families with young children. 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Charlton car show to benefi t Historical Society “Partnering with

By JULIE CUSHINE-RIGG a local non-profi t [email protected] organization will help Three years ago, Eran make a real impact Wasserman set down some locally and beyond.” new roots for himself in scenic – Eran Wasserman, owner of Charlton after living in Israel and Manhattan. He’s found Route 67 Country Store and Café country life — so much so that he’s finding a way to give back to the community community leader. As such, through his business and a I have a responsibility and an passion for cool cars. opportunity to give back to my On Saturday, July 21, community. Partnering with a Wasserman will be holding local non-profit organization the 3rd Annual Benefit Car will help make a real impact Show from noon until 4 p.m. locally and beyond,” he said. at the Route 67 Country Store Wasserman is also and Café, which he opened in “providing a platform for local 2009. Registration will be held businesses,” giving several car at 11 a.m. The cafe is located at dealerships the opportunity 1958 Amsterdam Road. to show off what they’ve got. “The first year, we had a car This year’s car show will show as part of a small benefit. include displays by Mangino of Now it’s bigger than we Amsterdam, Fucillo Chrylser, expected,” said Wasserman. Terry Morris and the Auto He added that the show is House of Burnt Hills. always held the weekend after Cars that guests can expect the Syracuse Nationals Car to see at the show range from Show. The Route 67 antique wood-sided vehicles Country Store Proceeds from the show are to 1970-era sports cars, along and Café’s 3rd always split with a local non- with some newer models. Annual Benefi t Car profit organization. Last year, According to Wasserman, Show will be held the show raised over $1,100 last year’s show attracted 124 Saturday, July 21 for breast cancer research. cars, and this year is shaping from noon until 4 This year, profits will be going up to rival that attendance. p.m. adjacent to to the Charlton Historical Wasserman is a fan of the Charlton store. Society. cars in general and even has This year’s event “(The society) sincerely the café sponsoring a local will be raising appreciates the support racecar, No. 41 driven by Bill money for the received from the car show at Smith at the Albany-Saratoga Charlton Historical the Route 67 Country Store,” Speedway. Society. said Alice Crotty, president “He is a neighbor and stops of The Charlton Historical into the store on a daily basis,” Submitted photos Society. “The donated funds said Wasserman. are used for the Society’s programs and activities. This The café’s property also year, donations will help includes a two-acre picnic provide funds to update and area behind the store. While replace flags and banners it serves as a stage for the car used in the Founders Day show, it can also host other Parade.” events. Wasserman is glad to give “Customers are welcome Recently, the venue car meets, though interest in outings and other occasions. back to the community and to use it on a daily basis for entertained guests for a those events dropped off over For more information on said he got the show started breakfast and lunch. It’s the surprise 75th birthday party time. the car show and the café, because he wanted to have perfect spot under the big and an Equine Expo to visit www.rt67cafe.com. Find something “for people to come trees and adjacent to the The café property is benefit the NY Horse Park the Historical Society on the and have fun.” Mourningkill Creek. 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It project makeover valued over half a century old, appears on the invitations at $10,000 donated by having offered services and other promotional Bonacio Construction and programs to the materials. and “Buckets and Beers” developmentally disabled “They did it as a for 20 people supplied by since 1953. Today its collaborative piece and Hattie’s Restaurant. mission is bigger than will auction off the original ever as it serves over “They’ll (Hattie’s) at our event,” said Varney. 800 individuals and their actually come to your The gala supports house and cater an event,” families. everything from day said Varney. Keeping that habilitation and family commitment took $26 “I loved the white party support services to million in 2010 alone, last year and agreed to transportation and an amount that is not co-chair it with my good employment services. Some scenes from last year’s White Party to benefi t Saratoga Bridges. Attire is generally fully made up through friend Julie Bonacio so white, though some attendees throw in splashes of color. The gala is the organization’s “We were founded Medicaid, which means we could help Bridges biggest fundraiser of the year and helps support programs and services for the basically to make sure Bridges looks to the brand the party,” said developmentally disabled. event co-chair Beth that those programs and community for support. services continue for To keep its services and Submitted photo Alexander of Hattie’s Restaurant. “Everyone the 800 individuals we programs running, the serve, despite any cuts. organization embraces lat year’s white party, services – so we’re hoping did. And that’s great too looked so beautiful in and will take place on for a little more (this year). because it’s nice to have their white clothes at the … We’ve had quite the cut fun for an evening, (in Medicaid) taken in the holding an annual gala. Saturday, July 21, at Fasig Even a small increase a little color mixed in. gorgeous setting at Fasig Tipton located at 153 would be a great increase. It’s not mandatory,” said Tipton. In one short year last couple of years, and “The fundraisers are George Street, Saratoga …. Our sponsorship has Varney. it has become a favorite it’s not looking great for a great way to get the Springs from 7 to 11 p.m. been tremendous,” said fundraiser in the Saratoga 2012,” said Varney. community involved and Last year’s event drew A silent auction and a live Varney. summer season. We look Even so, Bridges has individuals that would a record attendance of auction will also be part of forward to a great night.” not had to eliminate any like to give but would also The event has been nearly 500 guests and the evening. Tickets are programs and services. love a great party as well,” around for more than raised approximately Alexander has been on $150 per person or $100 20 years, but the white $84,000. Sponsors for the gala’s committee for The online auction said Development and for those under 35. Foundation Coordinator theme is now in its second this year’s gala include several years and said she can be viewed at www. for Saratoga Bridges “It is our largest year. The Adirondack Trust always enjoys working biddingforgood.com/ Heather Varney. fundraiser so for us it’s “People really seemed Company and CDPHP. with everyone at Bridges. saratogabridges. To make very important to raise as This year’s festivities to enjoy it. They liked “We’ve surpassed our “One of the most reservations to the gala much money as possible the idea of dressing in all (sponsorship) goal, now interesting aspects of the by July 13, visit www. will be aM EcontinuationCH_AMC_Procedur eofs_H alf_10by8_2.ai 1 7/9/12 5:03 PM for our programs and white, and not everyone it’s about getting the organization is their arts saratogabridges.org.

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walking along what used to be the bottom of a lake, ■ Karner Wren soaked up. He said Bowl-a-thon to aid Latham girl’s family (From Page 16) besides the serenity of With a 12-year-old daughter nature, he appreciates Coach of girl who died Pine Bush Preserve. himself, Rivers said he feels for its place in everyday life. while on vacation in Florida “I’ve been here a few “I just want to make Jojo’s family. “It’s the big picture organizes fundraiser times … simply because “I know what they’re going that matters. … The sure the family’s sorrows I like wildlife and nature through,” said Rivers. number of extinctions By ALYSSA JUNG go away maybe a little and I like photographing Rivers was Jojo’s bowling coach them,” said Wren. “When we’ve been having [email protected] easier.” around the world over for a little over a year. Even in that I read that there was a Jake Rivers, a bowling coach – Jake Rivers, short amount of time, Rivers said tour that would actually the past few decades bowling coach at Spare Time I find absolutely at Spare Time in Latham, thought the “happy-go-lucky” girl stood teach me what I’ve been 11-year-old Ashton Jojo was funny out from the mass of kids he photographing for the terrifying,” said Wren. “If we don’t get our act in and he remembers her smile. teaches and he could tell she had past few weeks, it was something special. too good an opportunity order then we ourselves “I liked Ashton. … She had a who was a good friend to many “I was telling her parents they to miss.” will suffer as a result.” partner that went to school with students and staff. She will be That’s why he’s her that she bowled with and they sorely missed,” school officials might have to go to a heavier ball Toting a large camera, always laughed and joked around said in a districtwide email the day next year,” said Rivers. Wren’s keen eye picked become a fast supporter with each other,” said Rivers. after her death. Jojo’s parents couldn’t be out a pair of Karner of the Albany Pine Bush reached for comment, but Rivers blues mating, as well as Preserve. Now, Rivers is trying to help Rivers is organizing a bowl-a- said when he told her father, a Hairstreak butterfly “It’s programs like this; Jojo’s family through a diffi cult and thon fundraiser in Jojo’s memory David, about the bowl-a-thon, he and dragonflies. Happy if this whole preserve is tragic time. at Spare Time on Saturday, July 28, was “very happy” and planned to to kneel in the dusty here just because of the Jojo, who just completed fi fth from 1 to 4 p.m. A $16 admission call the school district to spread path to get a good shot Karner blue, and I’m not grade at Southgate Elementary fee buys two games of bowling, the word. and unbothered by the suggesting it is, but if it School in the North Colonie with bowling shoe rental. Half sweltering noon heat, he were here just because School District, died suddenly of the proceeds raised will go to Doing his small part to help the was in his element. of them, then thank you on Wednesday, June 27, while Jojo’s family. family and community heal is all he’s trying to do, said Rivers. “I like to have pastimes Karner blue, because on vacation with her family in “I just hope a lot of people show that get me away from they’re protecting a huge Florida. According to local, up,” said Rivers. “I know I’m going to miss her,” the crowd and get out number of species,” said national and international media Rivers said he called all the said Rivers. “They still talk about into nature and forget Wren. reports, Jojo was electrocuted members of Jojo’s bowling team her at the bowling alley (and) try all the pressures, so it’s Visitors can hike the while reaching into a pool of and “99 percent” said they’d show to keep her … in our heads.” not so much the Karner Pine Bush on their own water on a miniature golf course up. Spare Time is located at 375 blue that strikes me — but on Thursday, July to retrieve a lost ball. “I just want to make sure the Troy Schenectady Road in Latham. that’s a bonus — but all 19, a science lecture will “Ashton was a beloved member family’s sorrows go away maybe a For more information, call 785- of the butterflies, the explore the Karner blue of the Southgate community little easier,” said Rivers. 6694. dragonfl ies, the bird life, recovery effort from 7 the fl owers and trees; the to 8 p.m. whole shooting match,” The Albany Pine Bush said Wren. Preserve is located at www.Spotlightnews.com Everything Kinal 195 New Karner Road shared about the Pine in Albany. For more Bush Preserve, like that information, visit www. it was a “relic of an ice AlbanyPineBush.org or age” and that hikers were call 456-0655.

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Cooking up fun Different Drummers classes

cater to all ages Submitted photos Left: Rachel Maab will teach students to make Grilled Margherita Pizza, Chicago-style Moms, daughters and dolls will enjoy By JACQUELINE M. DOMIN deep dish pizza and a classic Sicilian pie during a class at A Different Drummer’s a picnic lunch at the counter after every- [email protected] Kitchen on Wednesday, July 25. Center: A Differ Drummer’s Kitchen will hold a “Chefs thing’s made. in Training Italian Week” for kids Monday to Friday, July 30, to Aug. 3. Right: Michelle ooking classes are a big draw at Touted as “perfect for moms and Hines Abram leads a cooking class at a Different Drummer’s Kitchen. Hines Abram will Different Drummer’s kitchen, daughters of all ages,” the American Girl teach mothers and daughters how to make food inspired by the American Girl series at C whether people come for the class runs from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sat- a class on Saturday, July 21. food being showcased or the chef urday, July 21. The cost is $40 per person. teaching the class. Registration is available online at www. Recent participants have learned to differentdrummerskitchen.com. make barbecue sauces, veggie burg- Other offerings on tap for children ers and chocolate truffl es. Instructors this summer are an Italian week, a picnic have included Jaime Ortiz, the corporate barbecue class and “Exploring the Garden executive chef for Mazzone Through the Kitchen.” The Italian week, Hospitality, and Ric Orlando, which costs $250, is slated for Monday who owns New World to Friday, July 30 to Aug. 3, and is Bistro in Albany and twice already sold out. Hines Abram will won “Chopped” on the Food walk kids through dishes like ravioli, Network. risotto, chicken and eggplant par- Classes aren’t just migiana and a variety of Italian for high-end foodies, desserts. though. In fact, you don’t It may sound daunting even have to be out of for even more experienced elementary school to chefs, but Weiser said “some enjoy them. Different children are really excited” Drummer just wrapped about expanding their reper- up a “French camp” for toire in the kitchen. kids in which they spent a In the picnic barbecue week learning things like class, Virginia Rinehart and how to use knives and how Kaitlin Sullivan will focus on to make a classic French pie how to make food fun. Kids dough and beef stock. will use butter-soaked herb “It was great,” store man- paintbrushes on corn on the ager Michelle Weiser said. cob. They’ll make “Bursting Berry Kids get another chance Cobbler” and “Super Sloppy to hone their culinary skills Joes.” Like the American Girl this Saturday, July 21, at an class, this one costs $40. American Girl Afternoon. Exploring the Garden Moms and daughters are Molly McIntire Through the Kitchen, set for invited to learn how to is a popular American Girl Monday to Friday, Aug. 13 to make some of the food character, representing 17, aims to teach kids “baking featured in the American the World War II era. and cooking techniques in- Girl book series. Each of spired by the garden,” combin- the books comes with a ing cooking with art projects. doll that represents a period in history The menu for the weeklong class includes or contemporary life, and the book is lemon lavender ice cream, fresh peanut told from the doll’s perspective. Girls are butter and almond butter and roasted welcome to bring their dolls to Different tomato sauce. The cost is $250. Drummer. Of course, there are plenty of options Weiser expects the class to be a hit for adults as well, with Weiser noting that across generations. classes “really run the gamut.” Local chefs “It’s like a bonding experience,” she Yasuo and Kathy Saso will lead a begin- said. “Girls love to cook in the kitchen ning sushi class on Monday, July 23, for with mom.” $65. Rachel Maab will demonstrate how to make three kinds of pizza in “Pizza! Pizza!” The class is the brainchild of Michelle on Wednesday, July 25. Hines Abram, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute. She will teach the August classes center on summer class, which Weiser described as “sort of smoothies, fusion foods and “exotic ice like a children’s tea party.” On the menu creams,” among other things. are tea sandwiches, beignets, cherry pie, A Different Drummer’s Kitchen is in vanilla ice cream, root beer fl oats and Stuyvesant Plaza. For more information, punch. visit www.differentdrummerskitchen.com. 82533 Page 20 • July 18, 2012 The Spotlight Arts and Entertainment

THE LOVE LIST Haven Stage, Central Park, Schenectady, MORNINGSIDE GALLERY through Oct. 26; plus “Arkell’s Inspira- Theater Norm Foster comedy, presented by Music free. Information, 382-5152, ext. 3. “Seasons,” recent oil paintings by Au- tion: the Marketing of Beech-Nut and Art for the People,” ongoing; Canajo- Lake George Dinner Theatre, Holiday MARIA ZEMANTAUSKI drey Romano exploring the beauty and Inn Resort, Lake George, through diversity of the seasons, through July 31; harie. Information, 673-2314. ANCESTRAL VOICES: BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO Flamenco guitarist, July 22, 7 p.m., Free- A FAMILY STORY Oct. 20, evening shows Wednesdays Music from the bayou, with opening act Newton Plaza, 588 New Loudon Road, through Saturdays, matinees Tuesdays dom Park, Schonowee Avenue, Scotia, Latham. Information, 783-8763. Gentle comic story of a wealthy Buffalo Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Mosh- through Thursdays, call for prices. In- free. Information, 374-8611. Call for Artists family during the Great Depression and ers, Alive at Five concert series, July 19, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE formation, 668-5762, ext. 411. 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Albany, free. In- MICHAEL LOUIS SMITH QUARTET the beginning of World War II, presented “Tails & Terpischore” through Nov. 24, AJKUN BALLET THEATRE by Curtain Call Theatre, 210 Old Loudon THE MUSIC MAN formation, 434-2032. 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Eclectic duo, July 20, 7 p.m., Emack and Dylan Emmet Band, Alive at Five concert ington Park Lakehouse, Albany, through central New York’s famous stock cars; SARATOGA ARTISANS July 29, shows 8 p.m. Tuesday through Bolio’s, 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, free. series, July 26, 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, OLIVER! plus ongoing exhbits including “East AND CRAFTERS’ MARKET Sunday, table seating $20, center sec- Information, 512-5100. Albany, free. Information, 434-2032. Musical adaptation of Charles Dick- of Detroit” and New York racing, 110 Accepting applications for local artists tion seating $15, side section seating ens’ story, presented by Not So Com- BRITTANY HAAS & LAUREN RIOUX Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. $13, lawn seating free. Information, and crafters to be vendors at new mar- mon Players, Clifton Common, Clifton Two fi ddlers from other bands perform- Information, 587-1935, ext. 20. ket at High Rock Pavillions, 10 a.m. to 434-0776. Park, 8 p.m. July 19-22, free. Informa- Comedy ing their brand of Appalachian music SCHENECTADY MUSEUM 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 27, LEGALLY BLONDE: tion, 371-6681 or 877-5648. together, July 20, 8 p.m., Caffe Lena, MOP AND BUCKET COMPANY AND PLANETARIUM must have state tax ID and general THE MUSICAL 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, advance liability insurance. Information, 461- WOODY SEZ Weekly show of improvised comedy and “FETCH! Lab” and “Fueling the Future,” Stage adaptation of hit comedy movie, tickets $15, day of show $17. Informa- 4893. The life and music of Woody Guthrie tion, 583-0022. music, July 20, 8 p.m., Proctors Un- ongoing; Nott Terrace Heights, Sche- presented by Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 comes to life on stage, presented by derground, 432 State St., Schenectady, nectady. Information, 382-7890. BALLSTON SPA COMMUNITY BAND Route 203, Chatham, July 18-22, call Adirondack Theatre Festival, Charles R. ANDY CHESTNUT & adults $14, students/seniors $6. Infor- for show times, adults $28-$30, chil- TANG TEACHING MUSEUM Openings in several sections, espe- Wood Theater, 207 Glen St., Glens Falls, DANNY WHITECOTTON mation, 346-6204. cially percussion, rehearsals Wednes- dren under 12 $12. Information, 392- 7:30 p.m. July 19-21 and 25-28, 2 p.m. & GALLERY 9292. Two singer-songwriters, July 20, 8 p.m., COMEDY WORKS days at 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High July 25, $25-$40. Information, 874-0800. Moon and River Cafe, 115 South Ferry “Dance/Draw” and “Terry Adkins Recital,” School. Information, 580-1037. St., Schenectady, free. Information, 382- Andy Pitz and Mike Stankiewicz headline, through Dec. 2, Skidmore College, Sara- 1938. July 20 and 21, 9 p.m., Best Western, 200 toga Springs. Information, 580-8080. THURSDAY MUSICAL CLUB Wolf Road, Colonie; July 21, 7:30 p.m., UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM Women’s singing group entering its HEIGHTS FEST 2012 Starting Gate Restaurant, 12 Ballston 99th year, practices held Wednesdays Featuring The Refrigerators and The Ave., Saratoga Springs; advance tickets “Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region,” from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information, Availables, July 21, 4 p.m., Schuyler $15, day of show $20. Information, (877) a juried exhibtion, through Sept. 8; Uni- 765-4536. Heights Fire Company, 900 First St., 565-3849 or 275-6897. versity at Albany, Washington Avenue Ex- Watervliet, $7. Information, schuylerhe- tension, Albany. Information, 442-4035. THE CHORALIERS ightsfi re.com. HYDE COLLECTION Musical group looking for singers Visual Arts of all abilities, performs concerts at CRYIN’ OUT LOUD “Stephen Knapp: New Light” and “Tiffany Christmas and in the spring, pieces Glass: Painting with Color and Light,” Playing all of the hits, July 21, 7 p.m., NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM are familiar and fun to sing, no audi- Freedom Park, Schonowee Avenue, Sco- through Sept. 16; 161 Warren St., Glens tions are necessary, practices are 6:30 ”Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition,” Falls. Information, 792-1761. tia, free. Information, 374-8611. through Sept. 3; “Focus on Nature XII,” p.m. Wednesdays at Saint Clares’ Cha- pel, McClellan Street, Schenectady. BOBBY KENDALL through Dec. 31; “Beneath the City: An CLARK ART INSTITUTE Archeological Perspective of Albany,” Singer-songwriter, with special guest In “Through Shen-kan: Sterling Clark in ETUDE CLUB permanent collections on the 9/11 re- Color, July 21, 7 p.m., Emack and Bolio’s, China” and “Then & Now: Photographs Looking for women interested in vocal covery effort, New York state history and 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, free. Informa- of Northern China,” through Sept. 16; and instrumental performance, meet- geography, Empire State Plaza, Madison tion, 512-5100. “Unearthed: Recent Archaeological Dis- ings held the first Thursday of every Avenue. Information, 474-5877. coveries from Northern China,” through month. Information, 374-5536. ROY HURD Oct. 21; “Clark Remix,” through Jan. ALBANY INSTITUTE OF ART Adirondack singer-songwriter, July 21, 1, 2014; 225 South St., Williamstown, CLIFTON PARK “Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen: Ob- 8 p.m., Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Sara- Mass. Information, (413) 458-9545. COMMUNITY CHORUS jects from the Vault,” through Aug. 26; toga Springs, advance tickets $15, day of “Recent Acquisitions,” through Sept. 23; MASS MOCA Ongoing rehearsals for its winter con- show $17. Information, 583-0022. cert, Shenendehowa Adult Community plus “The Folk Spirit of Albany: Folk Art “Sanford Biggers: The Cartogrtapher’s Center, Clifton Common, Clifton Park, LEO DISANTO from the Colletcion of the Albany Insti- Conumdrum,” through Oct. 30; “Mi- no auditions required to join. Informa- tute of History and Art” and exhibits on chael Oatman: All Utopias Fell,” through High-energy acoustic act, July 21, 8 tion, 371-6681. p.m., Moon and River Cafe, 115 South Hudson River School painting, American Nov. 4; “Anna Betbeze: New Work,” Ferry St., Schenectady, free. Information, sculpture and the history of Albany, 125 through Nov. 5; “Making Room: The CAPITALAND CHORUS 382-1938. Washington Ave. Information, 463-4478. Space Between Two & Three Dimen- Openings for all voice parts for women sions,” Through Jan. 2; “Invisible Cit- ALBANY AIRPORT GALLERY who love to sing and perform, rehears- OCEAN VERSUS DAUGHTER ies,” through Feb. 4; “Sol LeWitt: A Wall Installations by Paul Katz, Harry Leigh, als are at 7 p.m. Thursdays at New Indie band, plus Blue Tick and England Drawing Retrospective,” ongoing; 87 Covenant Presbyterian Church, corner in 1819, July 22, 6:30 p.m., Emack and Harold Lohner, Lillian Mulero, Ken Rags- Marshall St., North Adams, Mass. Infor- dale, Nancy Shaver and Joy Taylor. Infor- of Orlanso and Western avenues, Al- Bolio’s, 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, free. mation, (413) 664-4481. bany. Information, 785-3567. Information, 512-5100. mation, 463-3726. ARKELL MUSEUM BROOKSIDE MUSEUM TANGO FUSION DANCE COMPANY DEB CALLAHAN BAND “American Impressionsim: Master- “Discovering Lake Desolation,” through Auditioning professional dancers by Philadelphia blues artist, with special works in Watercolor and Pastel,” appointment at Arthur Murray Dance guests Alison Jacobs and Matt Mirable, July 27; “The Threads of Time,” through through Oct. 21; “Pastoral and Park- Jan. 31; 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Studio, 75 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga July 22, 7 p.m., Agnes McDonald Music land: American Landscape Paintings,” Springs. Information, 306-4173. Weekly Crossword The Spotlight July 18, 2012 • Page 21

previously co-chairman objective,” he said. distributed to the Town Liebschutz said options and does that very of the 20/20 Advisory Clarkson said he did Board was several weeks although the Governance well.” ■ Report Committee tasked with not see the fi nal version old. Committee was split Liebschutz said he (From Page 1) studying government of the study until the same “Some on the into subcommittees, all felt the actual contents Councilman Jeffrey reforms. That group has day as the rest of the board subcommittee were not members were given of the report are being Kuhn said he too was since been disbanded, and members and felt it was a happy that the supervisor the chance to comment overlooked because “a little troubled” with the Governance Options neutral report. was making comments on the reports of other members of the board an email he received Study Committee was Governance Options and there were some subcommittees. Some of were more focused on from members of the formed under Clarkson’s Study Committee disagreements on the those recommendations process than the study subcommittee. He administration to continue Chairman David subject,” he said. “I offered were also included in the itself. said of the five people the work. Liebschutz could not be to discuss their concerns fi nal report, along with some “This was a volunteer appointed to the ward Kuhn said when at the meeting, but said in with the subcommittee, of the recommendations of job for us,” he said. “We system subcommittee, looking at the changes a later interview that he but some of them felt the supervisor and deputy donated a lot of time and four emailed the board made from the report the edited and wrote the fi nal they wanted to send their supervisor. effort into making this with concerns that the subcommittee emailed version of the report. fi rst report to the board “I honestly do not see a happen. This was not the report was changed. Town Board members to Liebschutz said instead of fi nding common great need for controversy supervisor’s report, it is “My concern is that I the final version of the Clarkson and Smolinsky ground. I did multiple here because supervisors the committee’s report. He was never offered a draft study, it looks as if most of attended a number of the drafts, last I counted was have always been involved made recommendations version of this report to the changes result in the group’s meetings and gave 14, and I incorporated in citizens groups like and his input was blue pencil and I don’t study being in favor of a recommendations on the many suggestions this, and my intent was valuable.” think any of the other ward system. report. He said some were from many committee to help,” said Clarkson The Town Board is members of the board “That’s a little troubling included and some were members, as well as the in a later interview. “The expected to discuss the were either,” he said. when the whole idea of not and claimed the draft supervisor, in the final study doesn’t recommend contents of the report at a version.” things. It just presents Clarkson was this process was to be subcommittee members future meeting.

mileage, the amount of charged with creating the officers and service calls report. ■ Cops and the number of retail “From the report it would (From Page 1) establishments. Of the six appear they don’t have even $50,000 to $150,000 could departments, Bethlehem a basic knowledge of police be saved by allowing paid the most in overtime procedures or things like someone outside of the last year despite there being contractual obligations,” force to respond to calls similar staffing between he said, mentioning a 2007 about issues such as most of the municipalities. report by the state Division animal control, home and The committee found for Criminal Justice car lockouts and checking restructuring the DARE Services that determined on residents. program and reducing the department was “It could be potential the time spent in schools understaffed. savings in costs, but by resource offi cers could Kidera said the more importantly it could save another $125,000. committee merely looked be potential savings in Kidera said those funds at what could be changed efficiencies,” said Chris should come from the fiscally because of the Kidera, co-chair of the school district to help pay town’s current economic committee. She said for the drug prevention situation. The expiration of agencies like AAA could program because the a payment in lieu of taxes take over many of the police department claims agreement with Selkirk non-emergency services it is highly affective. Cogen and rising costs currently provided by “But we know it’s like has the town looking at an police. robbing Peter to pay Paul,” estimated budget gap of To reduce overtime she said. up to $3.5 million for the costs, the report The district pays coming year. suggested a one-week $45,000 toward the “We did not argue that $337,800 needed to fund the police aren’t vital to this The 56th Annual Glenmont Fireman’s Fair will be held Thursday, July 19, through Saturday, vacation buyback that the program and the community … because July 21, from 6 to 11 p.m. could save up to $25,000. resource offi cers. you do what you do and Submitted photo The elimination of the classifi cation of roll call at Several residents and do it well, but sometimes the start of shifts would members of the police it’s hard to see the big save $75,000 according force spoke out against picture from the town’s department, like the the fair,” said Wagner, to the report, but that is a making any cuts to the perspective or residents’ Albany County Fire who estimates a few contractual obligation with police department. perspective,” Kidera said. ■ Rides Fighter’s Burn Fund. thousand people visit the police union. James Kerr, a Corsi said people (From Page 1) the event throughout its The event will host In the report, the Bethlehem police offi cer are only thinking of the three-day run. “A lot of people in the about 15 games for committee compared speaking on behalf of the bottom line, instead community really enjoy children with prizes, a Ward said the Bethlehem police statistics Police Offi cer’s Union and of the actual services it and ask us to continue variety of rides and a Fireman’s Fair is at an to those of other towns like the Police Supervisor’s performed. to do it,” he said, adding large selection of food advantage because it is Guilderland, Rotterdam, Association, called Actual budget decisions that it is more intimate all prepared by friends one of the few local fairs Vestal in Broome many of the findings will not be made by the than events like the and family of those in in the area and the food County and Manlius in “fundamentally incorrect” town until the fall, and Altamont Fair and the the fire department. is homemade. Onondaga County, and called into question offi cials are still seeking proceeds stay local. “We still like to think “I know my wife looks deemed comparable by the qualifications of the additional cost saving of ourselves as a small- All of the money is forward to the clam figures like population, committee members suggestions. town community event, used to fund items the chowder,” he said. “It’s but we are growing each department buys that unique for a fair.” are not funded through year,” said Ward. taxpayer dollars, like Wagner and Ward The 56th Annual meals for the firemen, both said the fair is Glenmont Fireman’s new shirts or fire a place to meet with Fair will be held pearl grant richmans Thursday, July 19, prevention programs. friends and catch up on featuring Letterpress Couture by DAUPHINE PRESS Ed Ward, the event’s chitchat from the past through Saturday, other co-chairman, year. July 21, from 6 to 11 said a good portion of “I know people who p.m. on the grounds of the money also goes plan their vacations the Selkirk Fire Co. 2 to local charities that around this time to come Firehouse in Glenmont, are associated with the back to the area for near Town Squire Plaza. WANTED: Diamonds and Gold

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Up to 25 adoption Guild shows Indian Ladder Farms groups will be in will join forces with The attendance. Many have Classic Theater Guild reduced their adoption on July 26 for the sixth fees for the day. Each Helderberg Theater adoption will receive a Festival. complimentary tote bag filled with pet related The free outdoor event items and a $75 certifi cate is coming to 342 Altamont for health care donated Road. The festival consists by The Animal Hospital. of three of plays. Those Pet Connection will be being presented are donating $50 to each “Cinderella,” directed by adoption. Ed Bablin, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Participants are asked directed by Tony Pallone, to consider bringing a pet and “The Durang Hour,” food donation for groups directed by Thomas in need. Catering will be Dalton Bambury. provided by Bountiful Bread and Creo. Live The event, which runs entertainment and raffl es through Aug. 11, is rain will also be offered. or shine. Make sure to New York Air National Guard Brig. Gen. (one star) Verle Johnston, the Commander of the New York Air National Guard, bring blankets or chairs was promoted to Major General (two star) in a ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters in Latham when attending due to Toastmasters on Thursday, June 28. Johnston served as the Wing Commander for the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard the outdoor setting. The Base, Newburgh, from March 2007 to April of 2012 when he assumed his current duties. Johnston is a Guilderland Classic Theater Guild is Club accepting resident. one of the only theater new members Tom Heffernan Sr./Spotlight companies in the area to The GE Albany be presenting this array Toastmasters Club is now of theater in a free outdoor accepting new members. park between Glen Doone Dr. Maloney is a family Ave., Delmar. Kinane, Indian fi re pump, see how venue. 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The meetings She has been published 466-1192. crosses. Participants take place the fi rst, third Lyme disease in peer reviewed medical should bring a brown bag journals. Sisters in Crime and fi fth Thursday of each discussion Five River’s lunch. All are welcome. month from noon to 1 p.m The Capital Region The DVD presentation meeting For more information, call at Excelsior College, 7 Chapter of the Empire will be followed by an Smokey Bear Bouchercon, Kathy at 393-3156. Columbia Circle, Albany. State Lyme Disease audience discussion The World Mystery Membership is open to Association will present on Lyme disease. The birthday An interactive family- Convention, will be held all individuals age 18 What Everyone Should talk is free and open to Late night swim oriented program in Albany in September and older. Affiliation Know About Lyme the public. For more The Standard Clams celebrating Smokey of 2013. 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Bouchercon Organizer Conservation’s Five 10 p.m. The hour-long DVD, presentation Rivers Environmental Al Abramson will be the Helderberg The Standard Clams written by Elizabeth The Bethlehem Public Education Center, 56 featured speaker at the features Bethlehem’s History Hike Maloney, MD, provides Library will host Peace Game Farm Road, Delmar next meeting of the Upper Mike DeAngelis as he All are welcome to join a general overview of Activist Ed Kinane as he on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10 Hudson chapter of Sisters performs standards by historian Tim Albright Lyme disease and related does a presentation on a.m. in Crime, giving an update topics. It explains basic why Upstate New Yorkers Bobby Dorin, Ray Charles, in the second event of At this indoor and on what’s being planned scientific concepts in oppose the Reaper drone Frank Sinatra and more. his series of Helderberg outdoor program, Forest for Bouchercon 2013. 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[email protected] until late 2008 that the Administrator Nan that must first be met, Center recently Town Board laid out a he said. “Hannaford Lanahan. announced that its A long-stalled multi- four-phase development Supermarkets Lanahan said the town “First, archeological Patient Pavilion project phase plan to develop plan that would create continues to be a would be searching for surveys of the site are has received a $200,000 the Moh-He-Con-Nuck and expand the trail loop leader in supporting more funding. She said she required,” he said. gift commitment Nature Preserve along the system in the preserve the communities they couldn’t pin down a time The town has worked from the Hannaford Hudson River could move and build a small access serve. This is just frame for the completion with the Hudson River Charitable Foundation one step closer to reality if area for launching non- another most generous of phase one or gathering Estuary Grants Program to support the expansion the Town of Bethlehem’s motorized boats. The example of that effort,” all the needed money. in the past with positive of the neonatal intensive application for a grant is final two phases would said James J. Barba, “It’s going to be results. care unit. successful. involve expanding the trail President and Chief time consuming,” said The town recently network and connecting “We fit the proper Officials from Executive Officer at Lanahan. submitted a grant the trails to one another requirements, (and) we Albany Medical Albany Medical Center. application to the New and the access points. Since work has not have been successful in Center and Hannaford “With this gift, families York State Department The plans were fi nalized yet started, there is the past,” said Lanahan. Supermarkets gathered going through perhaps of Environmental in July 2009. to announce the the most diffi cult time donation and to unveil Conservation Hudson “There is no real access of their lives will have River Estuary Grants renderings of the a place to gather in to the trails,” said Clarkson, family kitchen within Program to commence a pointing out a major comfort nearby their development project on the Ronald McDonald newborn children. We problem with the preserve House Charities Family the preserve. Once the in its current form. commend and thank project is complete, the Suite. The suite is Hannaford for its designed to exclusively preserve would be opened continued partnership to the public. support the expanded and generosity.” On Wednesday, July NICU within the new The Ronald Patient Pavilion. The 11, members of the Town McDonald House Board said that among the family kitchen, which Charities NICU Family will be dedicated in plans for the preserve are an Suite and accompanying ADA-accessible trail system, honor of the Hannaford family kitchen will be Charitable Foundation, educational signage and located within the new Hudson River vistas. Advertise now and cash in on a will provide space for 325,000-square foot families to share a meal Patient Pavilion that The town is planning and time together while will allow Albany Med to match the $10,000 Spotlight Special. not having to leave the to continue to meet grant for the fi rst phase of NICU fl oor. the growing needs of development. According One fl at package rate! $35.00. 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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE TION IN NEW YORK designated as agent of LEGAL NOTICE Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: location: Albany County. LEGAL NOTICE BY A LIMITED LIABILITY LLC whom process may all lawful activities. SSNY designated as agent Notice of formation of limit- COMPANY be served. SSNY shall mail Notice of Formation of DNA 82042 (D) of LLC upon whom process SRDH LLC Articles of ed liability company (“LLC”). Name: Seven B, LLC. Ar- process to: c/o The LLC, OUTDOOR LLC. Arts. of (July 18, 2012) against it may be served. Org. fi led NY Sec. of State Name of LLC: Retirement & ticles of Organization fi led 911 Central Ave., #101, Org. was fi led with SSNY SSNY shall mail a copy of (SSNY) 6/15/2012. Offi ce Benefi t Partners of Albany, with sec. of state of NY(SOS) Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: on 6/12/12. Office loca- process to c/o The LLC, in Albany Co. SSNY desig. LLC. Articles of Organiza- on 5/30/12. Offi ce location: all lawful activities. tion: Albany County. SSNY LEGAL NOTICE P.O. Box 6216, Albany, NY agent of LLC upon whom tion filed with the Secre- Albany County. SOS is 81856 (D) designated as agent of LLC 12206. Purpose: Any lawful process may be served. tary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC (July 18, 2012) whom process against may Notice of Formation Coral business purpose. SSNY shall mail copy of (“SSNY”) on May 24, 2012. for service of process. SOS be served. SSNY shall mail Software LLC Arts. of Org. 82053 (D) process to 57 Maxwell St., LLC offi ce location: Albany shall mail copy of process to process to: c/o The LLC, fi led with SSNY 6/12/2012. (July 18, 2012) Albany, NY 12208. Pur- County. SSNY has been c/o Whiteman Osterman & LEGAL NOTICE 46 State St., Albany, NY Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY pose: Any lawful purpose. designated as agent of LLC Hanna LLP, One Commerce 12207. The registered agent designated as agent of LLC 82227 (D) upon whom process against Plaza, Albany, NY 12260. Notice of Formation of THE is: USA Corporate Services whom process may be LEGAL NOTICE (July 18, 2012) it may be served. SSNY Purpose: Any lawful act or ROCKEBILT GROUP, LLC. Inc. at the same address. served. SSNY shall mail shall mail a copy of any activity. Arts. of Org. was fi led with Purpose: all lawful activities. process to: c/o The LLC, 911 Notice of Formation of NPT process against the LLC 81725 (D) SSNY on 6/6/12. Office 81878 (D) Central Ave., #101, Albany, REALTY LLC. Arts. of Org. LEGAL NOTICE served upon it to: 10 Gailes (July 18, 2012) location: Albany County. (July 18, 2012) NY 12206. Purpose: all law- was filed with SSNY on Drive, Slingerlands, New SSNY designated as agent ful activities. 6/14/12. Office location: Notice of Formation of Capi- York 12159. LLC has been of LLC whom process 82043 (D) Albany County. SSNY des- tal Windows, Doors & Siding LLC, Art. of Org. fi led with formed to engage in any LEGAL NOTICE against may be served. LEGAL NOTICE (July 18, 2012) ignated as agent of LLC lawful act or activity. LLC SSNY shall mail process whom process against may the Sec’y of State (SSNY) shall be member-managed. Notice of Formation of Ore- to: c/o The LLC, 46 State SPICEWOOD, LLC be served. SSNY shall mail 6/12/12. Office location: 81717 (D) olu Properties LLC, Art. of St., Albany, NY 12207. The NOTICE OF FORMATION LEGAL NOTICE process to: c/o The LLC, Albany County. SSNY des- (July 18, 2012) Org. filed Sec’y of State registered agent is: USA OF SPICEWOOD, LLC 46 State St., Albany, NY ignated as agent of LLC (SSNY) 4/24/12. Offi ce loca- Corporate Services Inc. at FILED WITH SECRETARY Notice of Formation of DALE 12207. The registered agent upon whom process against tion: Albany County. SSNY the same address. Purpose: OF STATE OF NY, ALBA- WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS is: USA Corporate Services it may be served. SSNY LEGAL NOTICE designated as agent of LLC all lawful activities. NY CO, 5/21/12. SSNY IS LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led Inc. at the same address. shall mail copy of process to upon whom process against 81857 (D) DESIGNATED AS AGENT with SSNY on 6/13/12. Of- Purpose: all lawful activities. 5 Leonard Dr., Delmar, NY Notice of Formation it may be served. SSNY (July 18, 2012) UPON WHOM PROCESS fi ce location: Albany County. 82055 (D) 12054. Purpose: any lawful of MARKETING SAMURAI shall mail copy of process to AGAINST LLC MAY BE SSNY designated as agent of (July 18, 2012) activities. LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led PO Box 66082, Albany, NY SERVED. SSNY SHALL LLC whom process against 82232 (D) with SSNY on 5/31/12. Of- 12206. Purpose: any lawful LEGAL NOTICE MAIL COPY OF PROCESS may be served. SSNY shall (July 18, 2012) fi ce location: Albany Coun- activities. TO: 159 DELAWARE AV- mail process to: c/o The LLC, LEGAL NOTICE ty. SSNY designated as 81839 (D) Notice of Formation of Best- ENUE #114 DELMAR NY 46 State St., Albany, NY agent of LLC whom process (July 18, 2012) BuyTickets.com LLC. Arts. of 12054. ANY LAWFUL PUR- 12207. The registered agent Notice of Formation of B LEGAL NOTICE against may be served. Org. fi led with Secy. of State POSE. is: USA Corporate Services & Y EQUITY PARTNER, SSNY shall mail process of NY (SSNY) on 3/13/12. 82012 (D) Inc. at the same address. LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led Notice of Formation of Pont to: c/o The LLC, 46 State LEGAL NOTICE Office location: Albany (July 18, 2012) Purpose: all lawful activities. with SSNY on 4/7/11. Offi ce Partners, LLC. Articles of St., Albany, NY 12207. The County. SSNY designated 82046 (D) location: Albany County. Organization fi led with Secy. registered agent is: USA Notice of Formation of Za- as agent of LLC upon whom (July 18, 2012) SSNY designated as agent of State of NY (SSNY) on Corporate Services Inc. at mir Realty, LLC, Art. of Org. process against it may be LEGAL NOTICE of LLC whom process 06/13/12. Office location: the same address. Purpose: fi led Sec’y of State (SSNY) served. SSNY shall mail against may be served. Albany Co. SSNY desig- all lawful activities. 5/3/12. Offi ce location: Al- process to: The LLC, Attn: Notice of Formation No.7 LEGAL NOTICE SSNY shall mail process nated as agent of LLC upon 81718 (D) bany County. SSNY desig- Diane Sequin, 26 Farnam Restaurant LLC Arts. of Org. to: c/o The LLC, 46 State whom process against it (July 18, 2012) nated as agent of LLC upon Place, Colonie, NY 12295. fi led with SSNY 6/7/2012. Notice of Formation of EN- St., Albany, NY 12207. The may be served. SSNY shall whom process against it Purpose: any lawful activity. Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. EXT INTERNET CONSUL- registered agent is: USA mail process to the LLC, may be served. SSNY shall 81864 (D) SSNY designated as agent TANCY LLC. Arts. of Org. Corporate Services Inc. at c/o R.S. Pierrepont, 370 LEGAL NOTICE mail copy of process to c/o (July 18, 2012) of LLC whom process may was filed with SSNY on the same address. Purpose: Park Avenue, New York, NY Jonathan Roshanzamir, 38 be served. SSNY shall mail 6/15/12. Office location: all lawful activities. 10022. Purpose: any lawful Notice of Formation of Limit- W. 32nd St., Ste. 500, NY, process to: c/o The LLC, Albany County. SSNY des- 82097 (D) act or activity. ed Liability Company (LLC). NY 10001. Purpose: any LEGAL NOTICE 911 Central Ave., #101, ignated as agent of LLC (July 18, 2012) 82234 (D) NAME: Crafts And Coins, lawful activities. Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: whom process against may (July 18, 2012) LLC). Articles of Organiza- 81840 (D) Notice of Formation of Eat all lawful activities. be served. SSNY shall mail tion were fi led with the Sec- (July 18, 2012) Albany, LLC. Arts. of Org. 82037 (D) process to: c/o The LLC, LEGAL NOTICE retary of State of New York fi led with NY Secy. of State (July 18, 2012) 46 State St., Albany, NY LEGAL NOTICE (SSNY) on 04/10/2012. Of- (SSNY) on June 6th, 2012. 12207. The registered agent Notice of Formation of B & fi ce location: (Albany)Coun- LEGAL NOTICE Office location: Albany is: USA Corporate Services Y RESTAURANT GROUP, Notice of Formation of 6 ty. SSNY has been desig- County. SSNY shall mail LEGAL NOTICE Inc. at the same address. LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led Lands End, LLC. Articles of nated as agent of the LLC Notice of Qualification of svc. of process to: 586 Madi- Purpose: all lawful activities. with SSNY on 4/7/11. Offi ce Organization fi led with Secy. upon whom Frontier Utilities New York son Ave., Apt. 1, Albany, NY Notice of Formation Plaza 82048 (D) location: Albany County. of State of NY (SSNY) on process against it may be LLC. App. for Auth. fi led with 12208. Purpose: any lawful Sub LLC Arts. of Org. fi led (July 18, 2012) SSNY designated as agent 06/13/12. Office location: served. SSNY shall mail a Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) activities. with SSNY 6/7/2012. Off. of LLC whom process Albany Co. SSNY desig- copy of process on 5/24/12. Offi ce location: 81866 (D) Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY against may be served. nated as agent of LLC upon to the LLC, (Matthew Ber- Albany County. LLC formed (July 18, 2012) designated as agent of LEGAL NOTICE SSNY shall mail process whom process against it tolino 11 Marion Avenue Al- in Delaware (DE) on 5/4/12. LLC whom process may to: c/o The LLC, 46 State may be served. SSNY shall bany, NY 12203). Purpose: SSNY designated as agent be served. SSNY shall mail Notice of Formation St., Albany, NY 12207. The mail process to the LLC, For any lawful purpose. of LLC upon whom process LEGAL NOTICE process to: c/o The LLC, of SHINING DENTAL PLLC. registered agent is: USA 173 MacDougal Street, Apt. 81720 (D) against it may be served. 911 Central Ave., #101, Arts. of Org. was fi led with Corporate Services Inc. at 3W, New York, NY 10011. (July 18, 2012) SSNY shall mail process Notice of Formation of 10 Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: SSNY on 6/15/12. Office the same address. Purpose: Purpose: any lawful act or to: 333 Clay St., Ste. 4060, SAVOY LLC. Arts. of Org. was all lawful activities. location: Albany County. all lawful activities. activity. Houston, TX 77002. DE fi led with SSNY on 6/6/12. Of- 82038 (D) SSNY designated as agent 82098 (D) 82235 (D) LEGAL NOTICE address of LLC: c/o Capitol fi ce location: Albany County. 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Purpose: Consulting, LLC, Arts of Org. to: c/o The LLC, 46 State SSNY shall mail process Purpose: all lawful activities. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZA- all lawful activities. fi led with NY Secy of State St., Albany, NY 12207. The to the LLC, 28 Willits Road, 81721 (D) TION IN NEW YORK Notice of Qualification 82039 (D) (SSNY) on 06/08/12. Of- registered agent is: USA Glen Cove, NY 11542. (July 18, 2012) BY A LIMITED LIABILITY of JAY S. ROSENTHAL (July 18, 2012) fi ce location: Albany Coun- Corporate Services Inc. at Purpose: any lawful act or COMPANY BUILDING LLC. Authority ty. SSNY is designated as the same address. Purpose: activity. Name: Kelman Transport, fi led with Secy. Of State of agent of LLC upon whom all lawful activities. 82236 (D) LEGAL NOTICE LLC. Articles of Organiza- N.Y. (SSNY) on 6/5/12. Of- LEGAL NOTICE process against it may be 82099 (D) (July 18, 2012) tion fi led with sec. of state fi ce location: Albany County. served. SSNY shall mail (July 18, 2012) Notice of Formation of NY(SOS) on 6/6/12. Of- LLC formed in Nevada (NV) Notice of Formation Ace process to 33 Swift Rd., Voor- of DEVONPORT GROUP fi ce location: Albany Coun- on 6/4/12. SSNY designated Sub LLC Arts. of Org. fi led heesville, NY 12186. Pur- LEGAL NOTICE with SSNY 6/7/2012. Off. LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led ty. SOS is designated as as agent of LLC upon whom pose: any lawful activity. LEGAL NOTICE with SSNY on 5/31/12. Of- agent of LLC for service process against it may be Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY 82050 (D) Notice of Formation of 55 fi ce location: Albany Coun- of process. SOS shall served. SSNY shall mail designated as agent of (July 18, 2012) Notice of Formation of RE Nassau LLC. Articles of Or- ty. SSNY designated as mail copy of process to process to: c/o The LLC, LLC whom process may EVENT CONSULTANTS, ganization fi led with Secy. agent of LLC whom process c/o Whiteman Osterman 46 State St., Albany, NY be served. SSNY shall mail LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led of State of NY (SSNY) on against may be served. & Hanna LLP, One Com- 12207. The registered agent process to: c/o The LLC, LEGAL NOTICE with SSNY on 6/19/12. Of- 04/18/12. Offi ce location: SSNY shall mail process merce Plaza, Albany, NY is: USA Corporate Services 911 Central Ave., #101, fi ce location: Albany County. Albany Co. SSNY desig- to: c/o The LLC, 46 State 12260. Purpose: Any law- Inc. at the same address. Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: Notice of Qualification of SSNY designated as agent nated as agent of LLC upon St., Albany, NY 12207. The ful act or activity. NV address of LLC: c/o 10 all lawful activities. SIGMA FOODS, LLC. App. of LLC whom process whom process against it registered agent is: USA 81844 (D) Bodie Dr., Carson City, NV 82040 (D) for Auth. filed with Secy. against may be served. may be served. SSNY shall Corporate Services Inc. at (July 18, 2012) 89706. The registered agent (July 18, 2012) of State of NY (SSNY) on SSNY shall mail process mail process to the LLC, the same address. Purpose: is: ISL, Inc. at the same ad- 6/13/12. Offi ce location: Al- to: c/o The LLC, 46 State 185 Great Neck Road, all lawful activities. dress. Arts. Of Org. fi led with bany County. LLC formed in St., Albany, NY 12207. The Great Neck, NY 11021. 81722 (D) LEGAL NOTICE the NV Secy. Of State, 204 LEGAL NOTICE DE on 8/5/02. SSNY desig- registered agent is: USA Purpose: any lawful act or (July 18, 2012) N. Carson St. #4, Carson nated as agent of LLC upon Corporate Services Inc. at activity. Notice of Formation of GCO City, NV 89701. Purpose: Notice of Formation NC whom process against it may the same address. Purpose: 82416 (D) REAL ESTATE CONSUL- any lawful activity. Realty LLC Arts. of Org. fi led be served. SSNY shall mail all lawful activities. (July 18, 2012) LEGAL NOTICE TANTS & MANAGEMENT, 81869 (D) with SSNY 6/7/2012. Off. process to: Capitol Services, 82107 (D) Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led (July 18, 2012) Inc., 1218 Central Ave., Ste. (July 18, 2012) Notice of Formation of 211 with SSNY on 6/4/12. Offi ce designated as agent of 100, Albany, NY 12205. DE LEGAL NOTICE BAY 11 STREET, LLC. Arts. location: Albany County. LLC whom process may address of LLC: 1675 South be served. SSNY shall mail Notice of formation of SOU- of Org. was fi led with SSNY SSNY designated as agent LEGAL NOTICE State St., Ste. B, Dover, DE LEGAL NOTICE on 6/1/12. Offi ce location: of LLC whom process process to: c/o The LLC, 19901. Arts. of Org. filed THEND ASSOCIATES III Albany County. SSNY des- against may be served. Notice of Formation of ANC 911 Central Ave., #101, with DE Secy. of State, 401 Notice of Formation of 1842 L.P. ignated as agent of LLC SSNY shall mail process CAPITAL LLC. Arts. of Org. Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 68TH STREET, LLC. Arts. of Arts. of Org. fi led with NY whom process against may to: c/o The LLC, 46 State was filed with SSNY on all lawful activities. 19901. Purpose: any lawful Org. was fi led with SSNY Secy. of State(SSNY) on be served. SSNY shall mail St., Albany, NY 12207. The 6/8/12. Offi ce location: Al- 82041 (D) act or activity. on 6/20/12. Office loca- 6/27/2012. Offi ce location: process to: c/o The LLC, registered agent is: USA bany County. SSNY des- (July 18, 2012) 82052 (D) tion: Albany County. SSNY Albany County. SSNY is 46 State St., Albany, NY Corporate Services Inc. at ignated as agent of LLC (July 18, 2012) designated as agent of LLC designated as agent of the 12207. The registered agent the same address. Purpose: whom process against may whom process against may L.P. upon whom process is: USA Corporate Services all lawful activities. be served. SSNY shall mail LEGAL NOTICE be served. SSNY shall mail against it may be served. Inc. at the same address. 81847 (D) process to: c/o The LLC, process to: c/o The LLC, SSNY shall mail process Notice of Formation Ambi- LEGAL NOTICE Purpose: all lawful activities. (July 18, 2012) 46 State St., Albany, NY 46 State St., Albany, NY to: OHD-Southend III, LLC, 81724 (D) 12207. The registered agent ance Wine LLC Arts. of Org. NOTICE OF FORMATION 12207. The registered agent c/o Omni Housing Develop- (July 18, 2012) is: USA Corporate Services fi led with SSNY 6/11/2012. OF LIMITED LIABILITY is: USA Corporate Services ment LLC, 40 Beaver St.,5th Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. LEGAL NOTICE Inc. at the same address. COMPANY (LLC) Inc. at the same address. Fl., Albany NY 12207. Pur- Purpose: all lawful activities. SSNY designated as agent Name: Delta Land Holdings Purpose: all lawful activities. pose: For any lawful pur- LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation 81876 (D) of LLC whom process may LLC. Articles of Organiza- 82215 (D) pose. be served. SSNY shall mail Chiset LLC Arts. of Org. fi led (July 18, 2012) tion fi led with Secretary of (July 18, 2012) 82417 (D) NOTICE OF FILING OF with SSNY 6/1/2012. Off. process to: c/o The LLC, State of New York (SSNY) (July 18, 2012) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZA- Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY 911 Central Ave., #101, on May 30, 2012. Office The Spotlight July 18, 2012 • Page 29 Last quack for Albany’s iconic Aqua Ducks Popular amphibious tours come to and “The Aqua Ducks end, vehicles sold out of state have provided incredible tours, By ALYSSA JUNG have acted as [email protected] welcoming For nine years, it hasn’t ambassadors to the been uncommon to hear an uncoordinated chorus City of Albany.” of synthetic quacks take over the streets of – Schuyler Bull, downtown Albany. marketing manager for the Each guest who Albany County Convention climbed aboard an and Visitor’s Bureau Aqua Duck trolley gets a colorful “Quacker Whistle,” shaped like a country. duck bill and emitting a “I tried to locate distinct squawk. It was the someone interested in attraction’s calling card, purchasing and running almost as notorious as the it here in Albany but was half on land, half on water unsuccessful at doing tour itself. that,” said Wolfgang. But on Sunday, July “I was approached 15, the yellow ducky- by someone buying decorated trolleys took amphibious vehicles for their last spin (and sail) an operation down south, around Albany and the so once that offer came in, last “Quacker Whistles” we had to move forward.” were handed out. Aqua Aqua Duck tours After nine years of touring, Albany Aqua Ducks will cease to exist after three amphibious vehicles were sold to an out- Ducks has been sold. was formed by a group of-state company. The last tour will be on Sunday, July 15, and reservations are still being taken. “We’ve been pretty of retirees, including Submitted photo busy and feel good that Wolfgang, a former we acted as unofficial Albany chief of police. “One tour I did … had past the Albany Institute “The Aqua Ducks have Wolfgang broke the ambassadors for the With 45 minutes spent on three different groups of History and Art, the provided incredible tours, news to loyal customers in city,” said President Bob land exploring Albany’s from Germany who New York State Museum, have acted as welcoming an electronic newsletter. Wolfgang. historic sites and 45 weren’t there together, the Empire State Plaza ambassadors to the City The first reply showed After nine seasons minutes cruising down out of 44 or 42 people,” and Ten Broeck Mansion of Albany to tourists and him he accomplished what running a “seven days the Hudson River, the said Wolfgang. “We’re before splashing into the even those people that he set out to do from the a week, 24 hours a day” Aqua Ducks quickly very popular in Israel Hudson at the Corning live here in the area and beginning. business and serving became a favorite fi eld trip and get written up a lot in Preserve and sailing don’t necessarily know “Thank you—thank more than 175,000 guests, among school districts, a Israeli newspapers.” down to the U.S.S. Slater. the full history of the you—my kids thank you— Wolfgang said the time popular family activity on area,” said Bull. “They my grandkids thank you— was “just right” to end weekends and a must-try As the only amphibious Schuyler Bull, tour company in the state, marketing manager have increased visibility you have performed a things. Though he wanted for out of towners. GREAT service for the Wolfgang said the part for the Albany County of some of our historic to keep the trolleys local, A testament to its City of Albany,” read the land, part water route Convention and Visitor’s attractions and just our things didn’t work out as notoriety, Wolfgang said email. helped riders see the Bureau, Inc. said the general city as a whole planned, so they’ll soon the trolley attracted riders travel to an undisclosed city from a “different quirky tours would be and it’s sad to see them “That tells us that we from every continent did something right,” said location elsewhere in the perspective.” It rolled missed. go.” except Antarctica. Wolfgang.

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SSNY ington Ave, Suite 805 A, upon whom process against it 82439 (D) activity. (July 18, 2012) of State of NY (SSNY) on designated as agent of Albany, NY 12260. The Prin- may be served, with any such (July 18, 2012) 82443 (D) 5/11/12. Office location: LLC whom process may cipal Offi ce is located at 506 process received by the Sec- (July 18, 2012) Albany County. SSNY be served. SSNY shall mail Enterprise Dr., Suite 200, retary of State to be mailed LEGAL NOTICE designated as agent for process to: c/o The LLC, 911 Lowell, AR 72745. Certifi cate to AMERILOOP, LLC , 254 LEGAL NOTICE service of process. SSNY Central Ave., #101, Albany, of LLC is fi led with the AR Bridge Street, Selkirk, New LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation Ar- shall mail process to NY 12206. Purpose: all lawful Secretary of State located at: York 12158. A registered Notice of Formation of GDUD, gus Publishing Group, LLC 305 Broadway #1400, NY, activities. State Capitol, RM 256 Little agent upon whom process LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led Notice of Formation of LIN- Arts. of Org. fi led with SSNY NY 10007. Purpose: Any 82421 (D) Rock, AR 72201. Dissolution against the limited liability with SSNY on 7/5/12. Of- COLN STATION, LLC. Arts. 7/10/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany lawful activity. (July 18, 2012) date is perpetual the company may be served is fi ce location: Albany County. of Org. was fi led with SSNY Cnty. SSNY designated as 82418 (D) purpose of business is debt Jude B. Watkins., mailed to SSNY designated as agent of on 7/6/12. Office location: agent of LLC whom process (July 18, 2012) collection. 254 Bridge Street, Selkirk, LLC whom process against Albany County. SSNY des- may be served. SSNY shall LEGAL NOTICE 82424 (D) New York 12158. may be served. SSNY shall ignated as agent of LLC mail process to: c/o The LLC, 82437 (D) mail process to: c/o The LLC, whom process against may 911 Central Ave., #101, Al- Notice of Qualifi cation of Out (July 18, 2012) LEGAL NOTICE (July 18, 2012) 46 State St., Albany, NY be served. SSNY shall mail bany, NY 12206. Purpose: all Front Marketing, LLC. App. for 12207. The registered agent process to: c/o The LLC, 46 lawful activities. NOTICE OF FORMATION Auth. fi led with Secy. of State is: USA Corporate Services State St., Albany, NY 12207. 82450 (D) of STATE ST. MANAGE- of NY (SSNY) on 6/28/12. Of- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Inc. at the same address. The registered agent is: USA (July 18, 2012) MENT LLC. fi ce location: Albany County. Notice of Formation of PRO- Purpose: all lawful activities. Corporate Services Inc. at the Art. of Org. filed w/Secy. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) DUCTING PEOPLE LLC. NOTICE OF FORMATION 82441 (D) same address. Purpose: all of State of NY (SSNY) on on 6/30/11. SSNY designated Arts. of Org. was fi led with OF LLC (July 18, 2012) lawful activities. LEGAL NOTICE 5/18/12. Offi ce as agent of LLC upon whom SSNY on 6/29/12. Offi ce lo- Articles of Organization for 82444 (D) location: Schenectady process against it may be cation: Albany County. SSNY HERITAGE MANAGER, LLC (July 18, 2012) Notice of Formation Color County. SSNY served. SSNY shall mail pro- designated as agent of LLC were fi led with the Secretary LEGAL NOTICE Q Personality Profiles LLC designated as agent for cess to: 5100 Legacy Drive, whom process against may of State of New York (SSNY) Arts. of Org. fi led with SSNY service of process. SSNY Plano, TX 75024. DE address be served. SSNY shall mail on July 5, 2012. Offi ce locat- Notice of Formation of LEGAL NOTICE 7/9/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany shall mail process to of LLC: 1675 South State St., process to: c/o The LLC, 46 ed in Albany County. SSNY Dukhtar Productions, LLC. Cnty. SSNY designated as 922 State St., Schenectady, Ste. 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Two batters later, [email protected] fi rst baseman Ross Kivett The path back to .500 launched a double to the was not an easy one for the right-center field gap to Albany Dutchmen. drive in Pisani and Forcier Albany overcame five and trim Albany’s lead to errors and a late Glens 6-3. Falls rally to beat the DeWitt stayed in the Golden Eagles 6-5 in game to start the eighth Saturday’s Perfect Game inning, but he left after Collegiate Baseball League catcher Chase Griffin game at Bob Bellizzi Field. doubled and designated “We didn’t play a great hitter Mike Vigliarolo game, but we got the singled to begin the frame. job done,” said Albany Second baseman Casey manager Nick Davey. Rodrigue greeted Jake Woodward by beating out Ironically, none of an infi eld single to drive in Albany’s errors resulted Griffi n and close the gap in Glens Falls runs. That Albany’s Jack Wietlispach tries to beat the pick-off throw to fi rst base during Saturday’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball to 6-4. was due in large part to the League game against Glens Falls at Bob Bellizzi Field. The Dutchmen were wearing special pink uniforms as part of efforts of starting pitcher With one out, Woodward the team’s annual fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization and the American Cancer Society, The Blake Smith, who worked loaded the bases on an uniforms were auctioned off as part of the fundraiser. Rob Jonas/Spotlight his way out of jams in the intentional walk. The St. third, fourth and sixth John’s University pitcher Albany’s bullpen its ninth have two guys (Schafer the week – contributed tied for fifth place after innings. All told, Smith struck out Forcier for save of the season. Trevor and Lacosse) who want to an RBI single and scored league-leading Amsterdam limited the Golden Eagles the second out, but he Lacosse, a Christian be in that role is great.” a run. knocked off Oneonta. The (17-16) to one run on three hit center fielder Danny Brothers Academy gradu- Albany’s seven hits “Our hitters have been Outlaws traveled to Elmira hits in six innings of work. Brennan with a pitch to ate, leads the Dutchmen were spread out among doing great lately, and our Sunday before facing bring in Vigliarolo for with fi ve saves. pitchers are coming on,” Albany. The top four teams Albany (16-16) gave its starting lineup. Glens Falls’ third run of said Schafer. make the playoffs. Smith plenty of run “(Schafer) competes, Wietlispach and third the eighth inning. Davey support. Right fi elder Jack and to be in the back baseman Morgan Phillips Albany returned to “We’ve got to get over brought in Cody White to Wietlispach’s bases-loaded end of the bullpen and each had doubles to lead action Monday when it that .500 mark,” said face Kivett with the bases double in the second come into the game in the the Dutchmen. Columbia traveled to Oneonta for Davey. “I saw some fire still loaded, and White inning gave the Dutchmen ninth inning, those are the High School graduate a key PGCBL match- in our guys tonight, and induced Kivett into hitting a 4-1 lead. Albany then three toughest outs of the Nolan Gaige – who joined up. The Dutchmen and hopefully that carries over a grounder that shortstop tacked on single runs in game,” said Davey. “To Albany’s roster earlier in Outlaws fi nished Saturday to our next game.” Jared Martin flipped to the fourth and fi fth innings second baseman Zach to increase its advantage Remillard for the fi nal out. to 6-1. Stagg earns league and team honors Davey turned to Ricky “That was a big hit,” Right-handed hurler Glens Falls. Stagg has been Albany’s is my fastball,” said Stagg. Davey said of Wietlispach’s Schafer in the ninth inning, and Schafer responded by given accolades Stagg scattered seven top starting pitcher this “Whenever I get down in two-out double in the hits over eight innings and season. The Heartland counts, I knokw that I can second inning. “We’ve retiring the side in order for July 8 victory to pick up his third save of struck out nine batters to Community College fresh- throw strikes with it.” been bouncing him around help the Dutchmen defeat man owned a 4-1 record Stagg said one of his in the lineup, and he feels the season. By SPORTS STAFF [email protected] the Golden Eagles 4-1. with a 2.73 earned run goals is to help the Dutch- comfortable hitting in the “I got three outs by not Stagg — who shared the average entering Monday’s men win the PGCBL title No. 2 spot.” letting anybody on (base),” Albany’s David Stagg league honor with Glens game against Oneonta. for the fi rst time. The momentum turned said Schafer. “I would have was named Perfect Game Falls’ Taylor Saucedo — Stagg has recorded 39 “I definitely think we in Glens Falls’ favor in the like to not have thrown so Collegiate Baseball League was also named the Spot- strikeouts while walking have the talent to do so,” seventh inning. A wild pitch many balls, but otherwise Co-Pitcher of the Week light Newspapers/Albany only eight batters. said Stagg. “We just have to on a swinging third strike I did my job.” after a strong performance Dutchmen Player of the “The pitch I feel most stay focused and continue allowed shortstop Anthony Schafer’s outing gave in a July 8 game against Week. comfortable with right now to work hard.”

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Galuski sprang into action. changes for this year’s be available to them. each day, there will only be ready for the Giants when He went through nearly Giants training camp. Due “A lot of the logistics a 1 p.m. practice each day they arrive. Then, the ■ Ready 100 applicants from several to ongoing construction … have changed,” said during the three weeks the interns will settle into their (From Page 32) colleges to pick his 50 paid of UAlbany’s new football Galuski. “It will take a Giants are in town. practice day roles. Some said Galuski. interns. stadium next to SEFCU couple of days for people to Still, Michael Galuski will work security, some Arena, the practice fi elds get used to the changes.” said he expects the crowds will be on the sidelines Galuski is happy to Crump and UAlbany football player Dave have been moved closer One more important to be large. providing water for the be moving full steam to the field hockey and change fans will have to “You’re going to have players and coaches and ahead. Last year’s NFL Plungas were among the 50 interns hired by baseball fields. It also get used to is a different a lot more fans out here, some will be working at the lockout wiped out Giants means “Autograph Alley” practice schedule. Two- especially because of merchandise booth and training camp at UAlbany, Galuski. “I believe it’s an and the children’s play a-day sessions were the year off last year and children’s play area. which left the campus area must move, and eliminated in the new because they are the All the while, the interns uncharacteristically quiet honor,” said Crump. “I have a passion for sports, spectators will have to NFL collective bargaining defending Super Bowl know they are doing for the first time in 16 park in the visitors’ lot off agreement, which means champions,” he said. something that few people years. especially football. Getting this opportunity so early Collins Circle rather than spectators only get one That’s still a week away. their age get to do – work “Last summer was the Dutch Quad lot. That chance per day to see Between now and then, for an NFL team. different walking around (in my college career) is the best I could ask for.” lot will now be used for the teams practice. So instead there are boxes to move “I feel lucky and the campus, and no one players and VIPs, since the of a morning session and and equipment to install to honored to be picked to do was here,” said Galuski, “Just being able to help SEFCU Arena lot will not a late afternoon session make certain everything is this camp,” said Plungas. who is also UAlbany’s around the camp and to assistant athletic director see the (NFL) players and for equipment and their everyday routines is activity on Sundays, but from Indiana. ESPN3 and attracted exciting,” added Plungas, operations. Murphy stepped up and The Sparks started several college basketball an inside linebacker for ■ Sparks Galuski’s cousin, scored 20 points to lead their journey to the fi nals coaches. the UAlbany football team. (From Page 32) Michael Galuski, was the way. with a 48-40 victory over “It was very exciting Michael Galuski was among the interns who “When we first came “It’s unfortunate that Florida’s Finest in the and very different,” said also picked to work Giants were scheduled to work at together in our freshman we didn’t have Cassie, opening round of the Rosales. “There were training camp. It will be the training camp when it year, we weren’t sure of but it was time for some championship bracket. cameras everywhere, his second go-around at was cancelled. each other and we didn’t of the other girls to step A 59-44 quarterfinal win and you’d look up at the UAlbany, having previously “It was hard because talk much,” said Welch. up. That’s what Bridget against the Alabama scoreboard and see your worked there in 2010 while not only does it stink not “Now, we get along great.” Murphy did,” said Twisters sent them into face up there.” having training camp, but he was still a student at DeMarinis. “She played the semifinals, where “I thought it was a great Cohoes High School. Other players on the this is something people team include Bethlehem’s like Cassie out there.” they defeated the Orlando experience for all of us,” around here look forward “Just by being hired Bridget Murphy, Scotia- “We tried to pick up Comets 57-50 to reach the added Welch. “We got to to,” said Michael, a Hudson by him personally, there’s Glenville’s Cassie Broad- our play as much as we fi nals. play in front of college Valley Community College some pressure there,” said head, Shaker’s Madison could without Cassie,” said The LA Angels started coaches, so we got a lot of student. “Plus, it put me Michael Galuski. “Because Rowland, Shenendehowa’s Rosales. the championship game on good exposure. ” out of a summer job.” we share the same last Alyssia Marsal and Ballston The Sparks began the an 8-0 run, and the Sparks DeMarinis said placing In the wake of canceling name, I want to make him Spa’s Sydney Hansen. five-day tournament in had to play from behind the second at the AAU National the 2011 training camp, look good.” “It’s almost like a coach’s style by beating their three rest of the way. Murphy hit Championships has made Giants owner John Mara Kevin Galuski said he dream to have all these all- opponents in pool play. three three-pointers in the the Sparks hungry for pledged the team would had no qualms rehiring stars from Section II on one They defeated Girls Got fourth quarter to help the more. The team is gearing return to UAlbany for the his younger cousin. “Our team,” said DeMarinis. Game from Florida 56-52 Sparks get close to the LA up for next week’s Junior fi nal summer of their three- family is brought up the The Sparks didn’t in last Tuesday’s opener, Angels, but they couldn’t Nationals in Washington, year agreement. True to right way. They’re all have Broadhead for the and they followed up with pass them. D.C. Mara’s word, the Giants working class people who championship game a 50-29 victory over Team Rosales contributed 11 “We want to keep announced their return know how to do things against the LA Angels Reign from North Carolina points for the Sparks in winning,” said DeMarinis. this spring. right,” he said. because her Mormon and a 51-44 win against the championship game, “We want to keep our level Once it was official, There are some religion forbids physical the Region Lady Bulldogs which was televised on of competition up.”

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Mallers ease past Zephyrs Lumpkin returns punt for touchdown in Albany’s victory

By SPORTS STAFF [email protected] The Albany Metro Mallers raised their Empire Dutchmen alive Football League record to 2-0 with Saturday’s 27-6 in playoff hunt victory at Amsterdam. David Lumpkin scored Starting pitcher Blake Smith, Albany’s fi rst touchdown above, and the Albany Dutchmen on a 65-yard punt return, posted a crucial 6-5 victory over and quarterback CJ Tarver Glens Falls in Saturday’s Perfect threw for 207 yards and Game Collegiate Baseball League three touchdowns to help the Metro Mallers beat the game at Bob Bellizzi Field. Smith Zephyrs. pitched six strong innings to help Besides his punt return, the Dutchmen move into a tie for New York Giants training camp director of operations Kevin Galuski, center, addresses his interns during last Lumpkin turned in a strong fi fth place. Thursday’s informational meeting at the University at Albany. Rob Jonas/Spotlight defensive performance in his fi rst game against his See Page 30. former team in Amsterdam. Lumpkin had four tackles, recovered a fumble and Ready for Giants intercepted a pass. Small army of interns Above all else, he asked them to “I know I’ll be nervous Tarver’s three touch- downs went to different begin preparations maintain professionalism while internally, but I know I’ve been working among the defending able to not show my nervousness receivers. Gloversville for return of NFL team Super Bowl champion Giants. externally in the past,” said High School graduate Ace Barnhill caught one of By ROB JONAS “You have a lot of impres- Crump. Follow us There won’t be much time for Tarver’s scoring strikes [email protected] sionable kids working here who and finished the night saw these guys play on TV,” the interns to think about what it on Twitter New York Giants training will be like once the Giants arrive with five receptions for camp director of operations said Galuski after dismissing his 86 yards. Sean Singleton Hear about local sports as interns so they could tour the next week for training camp. Kevin Galuski addressed his Between now and July 27, they had a 41-yard touchdown they happen with Rob Jonas — 50 young interns last Thursday facilities they will be working in catch, and Issmal Green for the next month. “You have to will be busy moving UAlbany @jonas_spotlight. in the bowels of the University athletic department staff out of added a 5-yard touchdown at Albany’s Physical Education have a professional attitude when reception. working around these players.” their offi ces and setting up the building. Giants’ locker room and weight The Mallers return As he has done in years past, It could be a tall order, but room on the SEFCU Arena fl oor. to Christian Brothers Galuski told the collection of Academy in Colonie July UAlbany sophomore and Giants “We’re at full steam ahead,” college students what he expected fan Ajon Crump said she can 28 to play Lackawanna in of them in the coming weeks. handle it. ■ Ready Page 31 a non-league game.

Weekly poll Sparks place second at nationals Where is your favorite hang-out spot at Saratoga Local AAU basketball team Race Course? featuring talented junior class • Clubhouse reach the fi nals for the fi rst time • Grandstand By ROB JONAS [email protected] • Paddock Some of the top Section II girls basketball players • Picnic area proved they are among the nation’s best players. Go to www.spotlightnews. The Saratoga Sparks 16-and-under team placed com and click on sports to cast second at last week’s AAU National Championships in your vote. Orlando. The Sparks reached the fi nals before losing to the LA Angels of Louisiana 53-46. “The girls have worked hard, and they’ve played Last week’s together for three years now,” said Sparks head coach Carlin DeMarinis. “It was time for them to make that poll results: run.” What “extreme” sport The Sparks feature a who’s who of junior talent in would you be willing to the Capital District. Sydnie Rosales and Jaclyn Welch represented Section II Class AA champion Colonie on try? the 12-player roster, while Class B champion Watervliet • Triathlon 29% had Ailayia Demand, Mikayle Deguire and Lashana Tolliver on the team. • Ultimate frisbee 29% “I think we really enjoy the summers playing The Saratoga Sparks 16-and-under girls basketball team pose with their runner-up • Mountain biking 14% together,” said Rosales. “We’ve grown to love playing trophy from the AAU National Championships Sunday in Orlando. The Sparks lost to • Snowboarding 14% together, and our level of play has expanded as a the LA Angels 53-46 in the fi nals. The team includes players from several Suburban result.” Council schools including Bethlehem’s Bridget Murphy, Shaker’s Madison Rowland • None of the above 14% ■ Sparks Page 31 and Colonie’s Sydnie Rosales and Jaclyn Welch. Submitted photo