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November 29, 1989 ColoNiE Vol. I, No. 29 ·The weekly newspaper SpoTliGitT serving the Town of Colonie Airport lobbying goes to· Washington Coyne pushes Lockheed plan
~ By Patricia Dumas attempting to put their best face cards forward. County Executive james], Coyne this week is trying to convince the Federal Two weeks ago the Capital District Aviation Authority (FM) that the federal Transportation Authority appeared to government in the long run would profit hold the winning hand, having gained the from privatization of the Albany County support of a powerful county official. But AirPort. last week it was time for a counter thrust from British American/Lockheed and Meeting with federal officials in Wash· their ally, the county executive. ington, Coyne plans to try to convince Coyne outlined the plan to FM offi· them that a percentage of the $30 million · cials prior to Thanksgiving Day, he said which British American/Lockheed is in an interview Monday, and made ar· offering as a first lease payment for the rangements to meet with the officials to airport can be used to replace federal tax go over the details. (He.and County Attor· dollars invested in the airport. ney William]. Conboy II were scheduled to meet Tuesday with the FM officials). So began 31,1other week of high-stakes airport poker-weeks in which first one "Up till now there was an unanswered airport bidder and then the other have question-how the federal government seemed to have the upper hand. Because would have an incentive to approve priva tization, or any type of transfer, of the the negotiations take place behind closed doors, only the players know what cards airport," Coyne said. they really hold. But both sides are clearly (Turn to Page 6)
Project Team builds optimistic approach prevention program they have brought to By Sal Prividera Jr. the district. When Gary F1annagan asked 25 par· Five "teams" from four district schools ents at lisha Kill School recently to give spent eight days away from home to re him whattheythoughtwere the causes of ceive Project Team training. The training substance abuse, the group came up with is designed to develop action plans, which a list of 48 items, including peer pressure, involve the entire community in planning. low self-esteem, poor grades, escape, and implementing substance abuse pre depression and boredom. vention programs. He then told the parents about a list of The district received training for teams causes he had discovered during the train· from the high school, Sand Creek, lisha ing he had just completed for Project Kill , and Roessleville under a training Team. The list of 35 causes of substance grant from the U. S. Department of abuse, which was compiled by" experts in Education's Drug Free Schools and the field," closely paralleled the group's Communities Program, said Assistant list. · Superintendent joseph Prenoveau .. The "This says to me you gnys are on the district purchased a training spot for a money," Flannagan said. second team from the high school be At community meetings at Lisha Kill cause of its large student population. The and other South Colonie schools, parents actual training sites were in New Jersey were clearly aware of the the dangers of and Massachusetts and the training was substance abuse and understood its conducted .under the auspices of the causes. They were there to find out what Northeast Regional Training Center, one ' they could do about it of five centers nationally that administer Flannagan's exercise accomplished its the grants. goal of showing people they had knowl Prenoveau, who is the district's team edge abo.ut substance abuse and there coordinator and a member of the lisha fore could help solve the problem. Kill team, said under the grant South By drawing people into the team, par· Colonie will also get three years of techni· ents, administrators, and teachers in the cal support. That support is provided by district are becoming enthusiastic and members of teams from other school energized over the new substance abuse (Turn to Page 3) Citizens speak their minds at budget hearing
By Patricia Dumas more opportunity to serve on citi- planning which this (airport sale suggested "down the line the zen committees. revenue) item represents. It is county should look for successor Citizen comment at the evening hearing on County Executive Albany County John.Doroski of South Colonie -gambl!ng at its wor~t because i_t \s agencies and expand management James J. Coyne's proposed 1990 suggested that the county should gambli'lf ~o~~h~wtth~ep~bh~ ~ to include development of the port "stop spending money until they Ghne~h.u 'Yd epu tc s us ' of Albany and of highways. budget ranged from a farmer's 1 admonition you don't buy a tractor Coyne's budget proposal is bal can get the budgets straightened an sat · . "Bringinpeoplewithexpertise" when you can't afford it to a pro anced by counting on revenues otit.Don'tteachyourchildrenthat JamesStewart,prestdentofthe W tt "d ' posal for some type of regional from an anticipated lease/ sale the government owes them aliv· Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber estc~ sat: authority to manage the airport, arrangement of the county airport ing, stop giving handouts and of- of C~mn:!erce, said the_ proposed Dons Davts ~om Delmar sug -an arrangement not yet author fer citizens the opportunity for budg~t reflects the mevttable gested that. COI?tes ?f the budget the seaport, and land transporta referendums." negative fallout on local govern- should be m librartes and tion routes. ized and mired in confusion over to~ M"t h 11 G · ld t · f Lath ment of declining state revenues halls so the people could look tt whether or not the revenue use 1 0 There were 15 speakers last would be legal. .d c e d b~ . s em amid and increasing state mandates." over before the annual budget 'week in the legislative chambers sat a goo usmess man wou h "d • . hearing at the county court house. For two Speakers at the hearing ex notacceptthecounty budget form. . But, e sat , Immedtate reve- · . . .. andahalfhoursthepublic offered pressed confusion over use of the He suggested a citizen board of nu": needs. c:mnot be allowed to· That would gtve ct~ns_ more criticism, counsel, and concern revenues as a means of balancing reviewshouldbeorganizedtolook denve dectswns about the eco- ofachancetolookatthelinettems, about the county;s future and the the county budget. over future budgets nomicwell-beingofthecountyand she said but "just looking at that . Gh dh" · . the region." massive text would not provide way its business is run. Spectators Their questions over the effect Cec ilia an 1, representing . answers " sitting in the back of the room and of Coyne's budget on the county theShakerRidge-VIyRoadNeigh- The regwnal Chamber of . · standing against the walls ap tax rate went unanswered, though, borhood Association in Colonie Commercesupportstransferofthe Davts and others sugg~sted plauded from time to time. as Legislature Chairman Charles . near the airport repeated ihat airporttotheCapitalDistrictTrans- citizens would be he!ped if the The budget they had been asked Cahill reminded the speakers they association's earlier-voiced posi- portation Committee. coun~ budget ~ontau~ed . more to comment on is before the were there to state their views, not tion that the county should retain Robert Westcott from Rensse- narrabve to explam the line ttems. legislature's finance committee to question legislators. ownership of the airport and hire a laerville said a regional authority Harry Garry ofHillcrestFarms, and is slated for adoption by Dec. A common thread ran through management firm to run it. istheonlywaytoproperlymanage a family-operated Holstein dairy 21. But it already is being revised those citizen views-they want to "We deeply resent the arrogant the airport. He favors the CDTAas in East Berne told the legislators by budget technicians because be better informed and they want disregard of responsible firtancial the agency to operate it now but they must cu~ the bud~et enough to prevent an mcrease m property taxes. "This is not the time to burden farmers with a heavy tax load,"Garry said. "You've been riding high on the hog for years. There must be ways you can cut down. I ean't tell you exactly how to do it, but I know that I have an old tractor on my farm that's riding on only two gears but I wouldn't dare to look for another one at today's costs." - Noone puts Susan McDonald from Bethle hem displayed a colorful chart of statistics on how county spending has grown. 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jumper bernes. hol{y. herbs and-other treasures gathered from our gardens. combined with sumptuous nbbons w create wreaths withdu{equal Ho!tday decorations and gifts. fresh greens. ribbons. plants. garden ornaments and access PubUsher- Richard Ahlstrom Editor- Thomas S. McPheeters .'Prf!ject Team' Editorial Page Edilor- Dan Button Business Manager -Chris Ottaway · ' The "Project Team" effort undertaken in at the reasons for drug abuse. A variety of Su:retary- Mary A. Ahlstrom the South Colonie Schools is a laudable en suggestions and proposals are now being Ma1f0.8ing Editor-Theresa Bobear News Editor -Salvatore I. Prividera Jr. terprise, and a promising one, as well. considered in the schools. Family Section Editor- Cathi Anne M. Cameron Editorial Staff- Cathi Anne M. Cameron, Deborah Cousins, loan Daniels, Susan Fuchs, Congratulations are due to officials of the Many times parents and other citizens Joe Fucia, Susan.Gnves, Bob Hagyard. Joy Healy, Angela Pender, Michele Prenoveau, Mark Stuart, Dennis Sullivan, Mary Krug, Robert Webster school district for having successfully sought recognize the problem, but are at a loss for Editorial ConJributors- Allison Bennett, Nat Boyntoo, Linda Anne Burtis, Patricia a three-year grant from the U.S. Department effective solutions. Project Team provides a Dumas, Ann Treadway, David Vigoda. High School Co"tspondenls -Mary Frawley, Michael Foley, Elizabeth Macdonald, Tom of Education in order to take part in a Drug context for action for the average person. "If Macdonald, Michael SantaiCangelo, Sarah Scott, Eric Sherman Free Schools and Communities program. you shoot one arrow the chances of hitting a Major AccounU Manager-Teresa Lawlor · bullseye are slim," said Sand Creek Principal Advertising Major AccounU Manager - Teresa Lawlor Representatives of the schools already are Advertising RepnsenttJJives -Robynnc Andennan, C\l!'tis Bagley, Bruce Ncyerlin, Chris taking part in a project arranged by the De Michael Norclli, a member of his school's Sala. team. "You've got tn shoot a lot of arrows." Adverllsing CoorrliiUilor- Carol Kendrick partment of Education where instruction is Produclio11 Manager- John Brent provided in the causes of drug abuse (includ Project Team, bringing varied interests Composition Supervisor- Marlc. Hempstead Productiott -Valerie Chaisson, Matthew Collins, Nancy Doolittle, Keny Zanella. ing alcohol) by young people and in develop uniting in a common cause, seems to make Bookkeeper- Kathryn Olsen ing programs to counter those causes. sense and have a good chance at producing Office Manager- Ann Dunmore effective results. The need is acute enough TM Co/emit Spot/ighl is pllhl~cach Wednesday by SpotlightNcwspapcn, Inc.,125 Adams St., Delmar, N.Y. 12054. 2nd Oass Postage Pendin& at Delmar, N.Y. and additional mailing offices. Local teams have returned from those to make any such experiment well worth the Postmasttr: iCIIdadJrcn change• to Tht Colonit Spotlight, P.O. Box 5349, Colonic, N.Y. 12205. training sessions with ideas for improving a effort and expense. We wish the participants Subscription rates: Albany Coumy, ooc: ycU $20.00, two )""all $40.00; cbcwbcn: one yur$24.00. school's atmosphere and to look effectively well. (518) 439-4949 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. ·PAGE 4- November 29, 1989 -The Colonie Spotlight UNCLE DUDLEY Putting off a story Adventure in Haiti My worst fault for many years Here's what happened: Paul, Minnesota, to the cardioal This week's Point of View guest editorial continues the story of has been procrastination. Some say As a young man in Washington ate. She wanted the President to Delmar residents Gerald and Virginia Winn and their exPeriences that it's my only fault, but this I do . just 100 years ago, Theodore iotercede with the Pope. Finally, on a recent missionary trip to Haiti. not claim. Especially do I not claim Roosevelt (a Civil Service Com· the matter became so embarrass By Dr. Gerald ----'------it since the error of forgetfulness missioner) and his wife became ing, notto say explosive, that Storer and VirginiaWinn D • ,+ Tr: has entered my life. friendlywithawealthycouplefrom had to be asked to resign. He was You fly into Haiti's capital, rotnf 0; I' teW Procrastinateisa10-dollarword Cincinnati, Bellamy and Maria so angry that he made public all Port-au-Prince, from Miami. (pre-inflation) for putting things Storer. By the time he became the many years' accumulation of And (if you're on a medical/evangelical mission such as ours), off, for planning to do tomorrow President, barely a decade later at letters from Roosevelt; then the after a brief layover you head out io a tap.tap for the mountains, a (maybe) what ought to be done theageof42, the two families were President was forced to release six-hour ride. You're crowded among perhaps 40 riders, seated this afternoon. Some unkind per- intimate friends. Dozens of affec his version. The country was side by side, something like a 747 without aisles. Your earthly sons will tell YQU it's indolence. tionate letters were exchanged, stunned. Roosevelt was described belongings slide around on the top. Your heartis io your mouth; Others are even unkinder: laziness. and Teddy's reflected the ebul- in lurid new accounts as having as to your stomach, you. can't be so sure. But there are other ways of lienee and excess of language for written "iocredibly reckless let All fine so far, though, except that ours was a 12-hour journey, considering it. (First, make sure which he was noted. ters." punctuated by a delay in righting our conveyance after it tipped that you're in a suitably comfort "Dear Maria~ became a phrase onto its side against a retaining wall. The wall served to prevent able position before you start your to provoke a smile whenever two the tap-tap from toppling all the way over. contemplation oftheprosand cons Americans came together, a sym Perhaps we should ~lain the "tap-tap. • It's so called because of procrastinating. If you're not bol for an indiscreet letter. Mrs. if you want to get on or off you go tap, tap with your knuckles on comfortable, you may find that you Storer was dismissed io such ac the door or some handy surface. have the urge to get up and go do counts as only "a gushing in ,;omething. And this might even triguer." We could go on recounting more scrapes on the other legs of our journey up the mountaioside to the remote hamlet called te the very thing you're happy to Roosevelt was damaged, cha avoid.) Let's just say that procras-. Perla, so far from anything that there's no road to it. You walk the. . grined, and angered. But with his steep incline, paved as it is with jagged rocks and mud. tination is a reflection of that cur typical buoyancy, he exclaimed to rently popular song "Don't a White House visitor: "Dreadful.. But mere tales of misadventure would be missing the heart of worry-be happy." Resistance to .. but isn't it delicious?" our mission with 25 other Americans brought together under the worry has to be a key factor in aegis of an organization, World Harvest for Christ Our welcome putting things off. Rather like at Perla was startling-and perhaps summing up the whole Alfred E. Newman's motto: "What, beautifully humbliog adventure. me worry?" • • * • * We arrived caked with mud. The climb had been exhausting, What I haven't been worrying Now you're wondering what summoning every reserve of stamina and will. The Haitians about for the past month has to do Maria Storer has to do with pro insisted on taking our filthy shoes and washing them. And others with the big stick/soft talk, bully crastination. Here's what. bathed our feet. It was impossible-aild would have been un pulpit fellow who inspired the One of the offices Teddy occu thinkable-to resist. Teddy Bear. Withio days after Teddy took pied· between the Civil Service Our medical supples-brought in plastic garbage pails all that Theodore Roosevelt was also office (following the assassination Commission and the presidency tortuous way-the antibiotics and analgesics, the vitimin pills the "Chaaarrge!" man of San Juan of President McKinley), Maria was that of Assistant Secretary of and the worm pills, were life's blood to our brave little clinic. Our Hill, the "AloneinCubia"hero, the Storer began a campaign of pro- the Navy. He became the Navy's son Mark, an Army Medical Corps major (and BCHS Class of'7 4) begetter of Priocess Alice (who motion for her husband, on whose champion (as the Spanish war was . had the assistance offour women in the mission who had nnrsing lived well into our own time). He hehalfshewasintenselyambitious. getting under way); he :as wh.at experience. Several of our lay members learned how to give shots was the trust buster, the exponent She wanted a Cabioet position for has. become known as an a~tw under his supervision. · of the rugged life, the Panama him; failing that, a major ambassa- ' ist." ~en N~vy Daywa.s officially Gerry:_For my dental practice, I had a rickety old chair for the Canal's builder, the Bull Mooser. dorship. The President's re- established, It was designated to patients, and to aid in examinations, a flashlight. One Haitian on ("How are· you feeling, Mr. Presi sponses were naively couched in fall on TR's birthday, Oct. 27. our team who came by had been trained, during previous mis dent?" extremely warm-but evasive- Americans no longer pay heed .sions, to extract teeth; he was my assistant And I had the service, "I feel like a bull moose!") You assurances of his regard for them to Navy Day (probably because it too, of an interpreter, a pastor. (The spoken language is colloquial can bet he never procrastinated an both. At last, he had to move, so didn't have enough stature to French, a patois whose effect somewhat resembles jive talk.) hour in his lile. (He died at the age Bellamy Storer won a post as warrant taking the day off). In the few days that we were there we treated (by close esti of60.) ministertoo.ncofthesecond-string But it was to have been io con- mate) 800 patients. There was no stopping during daylight, no let And I say that Teddy had one European kingdoms. nection with that old observance ting up. My right hand became an immovable claw. other deed of historical note, Maria Storer's promotions that I'd intended to write this story Ginny:_! worked with the sick people who came silently to the though long since forgotten. Who broadened. As an ardent convert about "Dear Maria." Except for clinic's area and waited patiently for their turn at attention. A girl knows about the semi-scandal that to the Roman Catholic Church, the evil of procrastination, that's of 5 was carried by her mother, who had been applying layers of erupted midway in his presidency? she chose to seek the advance- when you could have read it. Only honey to her head in desperation, not knowing what else to do In its day it became famous as the ment of a promioent churchman. a month late?-maybe that's not (and lacking medications, in the any case). The child's condition "Dear Maria" escapade. Archbishop John Ireland of St. too bad. was pitiful. She could not stand to be touched when we tried to apply a sulfa cream. Fmally we just squeezed tubes and let the CONSTANT READER cream roll onto her grossly swollen flesh. She was close to death. But within the few days we were with her she had recovered Making the best of school enough to be transported to a children's home in Port-au-Prince. A girl withugly ulcers from her elephantiasis and a 14-~onth-old When I heard "Joy to the World" The authors are Jeannie Oakes To elaborate on the last seg baby are among other patients whom I rememb~r viVId!~. The onthePAsystematmylocalsuper and Martin Upton; the publisher ment: "What really matters are the baby, a boy named Adonis, suffered from pn~umoma, mal.armand market the morning afterThanks is to be Yale University Press; and values you communicate and the other ailments. Several people worked all mght to save him then, giviog I was startled into realiza the publication date is scheduled consistent encouragement you and we do not know his fate later. tion that Christmas is almost here, for next March. provide your child. Your priorities But the most universal ailment is the one caused by the worms only 32 days away as of that time. will influence what your children Less than 10 percent of the year thitik is important and, to a large Turn to Page 6 remaining before everyone peeks extent, what they accomplish. ioto the stockings hung with care. What matters· are Fortunately, all parents who value education can, regardless of their One result was that I d~ided it the values you ·would be timely right away to offer own educational background, communicate clearly that school some gift suggestions for the provide the child achievement is a top priority." benefit of my constant readers. I'll plan to have one or more every There's a sidebar little article week for the next weeks, and here The article sets out to make the full of hiots io the form of a check goes the first point that "It takes not only inter list; it's called "TV control: a family quiz." Take the quiz-if you dare. In the past several months, I've est, time, and tact, but also firm found occasion to mention articles convictions: 1) Your child is ca This issue of "World Monitor" in the new magazine "World pable. (2) Your child does want to does, of course, have other worth Monitor," and have offered gener do well. (3) Your child will benefit while articles, including. the one allyfavorable comment about them from what helps other children." featured on the cover, "Heading and it. And the article sets out, also to be off the Japan bashers, • which has the thesis that "Tokyo's once I've just been reading in the "a master class in family/school relations." closed-door economy already buys December issue, and as usual I am more U. S. exports that Germany, The "tap-tap" bus rests against a retaining wall quite pleased. In particular, I want Here some of the section head ings: Ifyou've been wondering call France, :mJ Italy combined." following an accident as Dr. and Mrs. Winn traveled in to refer to "How parents can help Haiti. Facing the camera is Miriam Frederick of Lake children at school, • which in turn Tschool) now; Don't accuse-ask; Since this column started out to be the first in a little series of gift Worth, Fla., who is the organizer of the missions such is adapted from a forthcoming The best self-interest; Talking as the one the Winns served in. book to be titled "Making the Best ideas with small children; Social giving ideas, let me give you some of Schools: A Handbook for Par life is important, too; and, finally, data about subscribiog to "World Monitor" for someone who likes ents, Teachers, and Policymakers. • "What really matters. • The Colonie Spotlight - November 29, 1989 ~ PAGE 5 D County airport (From Page 1) British American officials also This effort, and other aspects of "But," he pointed out, "the FAA announced at their press confer: D Adventure in Haiti our rewarding adventure, must over the years has put out a tre encethatin partnership with Lock (From Page, 5) become very real, very threaten await another telling. We would be mendous amount of money into heed it has legally formed a joint ing, and almost tragic happened to glad to make a date with your the airport operation. In a sense, venture to pursue the lease and taken into the body along with the our son, who slipped onenightand group, incidentally, if you care to the FAA is. a partner." has arranged with Chemical Bank soil that ultimately covers every broke a leg in two places. invite us to share an hourwith you. to act as the lead bank and coun thing. The worms ball in the stoni His proposal, Coyne said, will There we were, far from help, As the old hymn put it, we "love to be that a percentage of the lease selor for financing. That firm has ach, and debilitate an entire popu tell the story." been involved in airport financing lation. These Haitians have no only rudimentary transportation money be diverted toward airport available (much of it necessarily development, replacing the dwin throughout the world, Viggo But sense of sanitation or of nutrition. ler, Lockheed Air Terminal presi As a result, they are lucky if they on foot) and with our only physi D Reader dling amount of federal aid for the cian himself the victim. airport with county tax dollars dent said in announcingthe financ attaintheusuallifespanof40years. (From Page 5) ing. ·The single physician per 70,000 Mark continued to treat pa-. derived from the lease. people means that most people tients despite the painful and serious but not overly heavy read If federal officials agree with Butler also said FAA officials never have seen a doctor, espe disabling injury. Meanwhile, the ing First, "World Monitor" is a his proposal, the county executive have assured him that there are no cially in this mountain fastness group came imd prayed far" him, monthly magazine. Its cover price plans to ask the county legislature obstacles to applying the $30 mil (except, of course, their voodoo concentrating on the fractures. The per single issue is $3.50, or at the to authorize a lease plan for the lion down payment to the county's witch doctors). full story is all but incredible-but rate of $42 a year, if my arithmetic airport. general fund to avoid the tax in At home, we may nurse a cold the fact remains that Mark" was serves me well. The regular sub The legislature under Coyne's crease. However, that statement or complain of an arthritic elbow, able to make the trip down the scription price i3 stated as $29.94. proposed 1990 budget is faced was not confirmed by FAA offi but the people we came to know mountain to the crude transports, Included within my December either with cutting the budget by cials, according to area media have a half-dozen ailments, all at and fmally back to his postat Fort issue is one of those obnoxious trimming down expenditures reports. the same time and all the time. Drum. And there the examination blow-in cards, offering you a sub needed for road improvements and Two weeks ago Harold Joyce, found that-miraculously is notloo scription for $18 (which is de jail facilities, approving an airport majority leader of the Albany Lacking chairs, they sit on the strong a word-the fractures had ground, prey to the worms that are scribed as 58 percent off the cover lease to bring in money immedi County Legislature and a power begun the healing process, with price). But also included is a whole ately, or substantially raising ful voice in county Democratic awaiting them. Taught to wash the broken edges perfectly sited. their dishes, they followed instruc sheet of cards soJ:~iting your gift county taxes. circles, announced that he favors We haven'ttold you much of the subscription at $14.97 each (64 tions - then placed the dishes in The choices stem from Coyne the CDTA proposal because of the infested dirt. other portion of the mission-our percent off, that is). The mailing continued uncertainty over the group's evangelizing-which went address to do any of these things having budgeted in as revenue to As we've indicated here, and FAA's position.] oyce said he would on regularly, faithfully, and fer is: World Monitor. P.O. Box11267. balance the 1990 budget a portiori emph3sizcd more{ully in our Poi at of the anticipated initial money reconsider his position if the FAA . y~ntly each day, and with (we Cl!ll Des Moines, Iowa, 50347-1267. of Yiew c::ill\ll!l!l last wee)s, our from the British American/Lock were to make a favorable ruling in hope) some considerable degree Next week, another suggestion time to affect the county budget · group had its share ofhairbreadth, of desired result. or two, closer to home. heed partnership lease, which he near-miss escapades. 011e that dirl javors. 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Co~munity Mail in or phone in your order. Schroon River Rd. Health Plan Warrensbug, N.Y. 12885 494-7059 Laura Gibaldi PAGE 6 .,..-November 29, 1989 -The Colonie Spotlight in airport operation, if the FM have no legal hearing. impaired finances make that impossible at approves the privatization plan. children in the South Colonie this time. Butitwould be her dream "It's a little complicated, but it's D Sign language schools, Francis has the reputa to see the Kellis in her school. unique," Coyne said of his plan for tion of visiting classrooms and "when they grow up and go out percentage sharing of the antici (From Page 1) puzzled that she doesn't sign. "I teaching students their 'word for into the real world, they will not be pated revenue. don't sign because I don't usually the day'. Last year, she along with only with people just like them tends classes right along side her. need to." And that is why her par- MargaretPerry,computerteacher, selves. All the kids must learn how He said that by including Lock Kelli listens by deftly reading her ents have never learned to sign. worked with the drama club at to communicate and reach out. To heed Air Terminal as a partner in teachers' lips, and her interpreter According to her mom, "Kelli re- UshaKilltoproduce"PeaceChild", the privatization proposal, the have the visually or hearing im takes notes for later study and ally doesn't want us to learn sign offering the sign interpretation to paired children here would do the countyineffectisdoingwhatsome homework. languagesothatwhenshehasher the public as well. Francis had a hearing and seeing a world of good. county legislators have proposed "She doesn't eat lunch with me (deaf) friends over, they can con- · group of five attend the play who It would show them how fortunate - keeping the county in control though," Kelli said. And Kelli's verse and I don't have a clue what were hearing impaired or deaf. they are, to have hands to use and but bringing in a managementfU"m they are talking about. • "When I looked at their faces and eyes that see." . to operate the airport. The advan mother said that Kelli is in every way the typical teenager, very But others are strong advocates saw the enjoyment they were get Francis says, "We handicap tage of the British American/Lock of signing.. Gloria Francis, prin- ting out of the play, when I knew ourselves. We could have our heed proposal, Coynenoted,isthat social and loves to talk on the tele phone. cipalofForestParkSchool, teaches they could understand what was hearing and our sight, but if weare instead of paying someone to sign language in the adult educa- going on, I felt very fulfilled." afraid to reach out and take risks, manage the airport, they will pay For Kelli, talking on the phone tion program at -south Colonie. "I think people have to reach we are just as handicapped as the county." may mean using the TDD, a de vice which can permit her to type Francis is also involved with St. out to others." Her extension into someonewhohaslostapartofhis · · The county executive said he Clare's, where she teaches reli- teaching signing has afforded sense." Kelli and her parents echo "strongly disagrees" with Republi from her phone to the person with whom she is speaking, thus pro gious instruction to three hearing Francis an avenue to reach out. that sentiment. "Our motto is 'at can legislators claims that the viding a visual display of what is impaired students. Last year, she had 40 students in least try it'." Kelli "never lets any county should have raised taxes thing stop her." She is very moti said. But Kelli is one of the lucky "I got started with signing be- her beginner class, with 12 this every year instead of trying to avoid cause Heel there is a certainpopu- year. "People are interested in vated. The school may tell her that one large tax hike. ones who can hear enough, espe cially if the voice is low pitched, to lation whose needs are not being trying to bring everyone closer she cannot sing in the choir. "But, • The proposed 1990 tax levy of visit on a teen's most prized com' met. And it bothers me to know together." said her mom, "If Kelli says they $26 rnillion, although an increase munication aid. In fact, she vies for that we are not reaching out to It is evident that Francis loves wouldn't let her, I tell her she must not have wanted it very badly. If from last year, would have been its use with her sister Nicole. people in different ways." and is loved by children. A chorus much higher now in the face of she's willing to fight, then so are Kelli has been main streamed in Francis has been involved with of"Hello, Mrs. Francis" greets her we." mandated expenses if Albany school life at Colonie, even though · f 0 Sh anytime she walks down the halls County had followed the example signmg now or 1 years, e of the school. "Being around kids In the past few years, she has she has a disability. Since she's learned to sign in courses BOCES keeps you young. There's never a played on the Colonie Girls Soft- of other counties with tax increases been at Colonie, her disability has each year, Coyne said. . and Saint Rose. daythatigetupthati don'twantto ball League, this past season plac- not been as obvious as it was when "We had a hearing impaired. · d · th tat v IIi has come to work. I am a people per- mg secon m e s e. r.e "When you do a good· job, you she was in the BOCES program in couple at church and I wanted . been on the All Stars for four can get penalized by percentages," Guilderland. There Kelli had to mehow to make their religious son and being able to commum- tr . ht Th" K 1li ·u So te · · • s rug years. IS year, e w1 he said, referring to Republican wear"these box-like things (phonic experiencebetterforthem,sothey ca IS my! 0 Y· . • play on the jayvee vollyball and legislators' calculations on how ears) that made me look weird. I could know and understand the IfFranc1scoul.dhaveherway,if softball team .. She is in Key club much taxes should have to go up if know it is supposed to help, but prayers the priest was saying, the an equal education could be as- and Girl Scouts. She has friends in revenues from the airport lease that's not the only important thing. music that we were singing, so sured:shewouldh~vemanyof~e two worlds, the hearing and the are not available. Wearing the phonic ear was like theycouldinteractmorefullywith handicapped ch1ldren mam- deaf andshefunctionswellin both. wearing a sign that says Tm not what was 'going on." As a result, streamed. Those in wheelchairs, Kelll has been mainstreamed and Officers elected normal'." At Colonie, unless Kelli Francis' study of signing brought the deaf,. the blind,_ woul~ atten_d · will, continue to be, as she pl~s to · gets to know a person well, she is The Upper Hudson Planned her to a level of proficiency so she school w1th the children m thell" attend college and take business shy and doesn't open up. Butwhen Parenthood, has announced the could avail herself to parish chi!- imme~iatenei?hborhoods. Young- and computer courses. And it is her new friends discover that she election of officers and board dren with hearing loss. And she sters like Kelli Jo Connolly would attitudes like those of her educa is hearing impaired they are re members to the Upper Hudson also interprets masses when the nothavetoatt~nd.asehoo! ina~- tiona! counterpart, Gloria Francis; Planned Parenthood board of di lieved and pleased at how well need arises . away school d1strict. She IS realis- that have made her entrance into rcctors.Amongtlwseelected were Kelli can communicate and seem Even though the lower grades tic enough to know, however, that the real school world and easier Stephanie B. Swire of Menands, .. place to be. assistant seeretary; .. and Dr. Mary ~'»',;.1!' C. Kahl of Loudonville. Delmar Phys1cal Therapy Assoc1ates SQUAIU A Private Clinic • TMJ Dysfunction, Neck and . 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Stangle, 59, of 77 Cas lice said. reviewed and agreed to enact tomorrow (Thursday). cade Terrace, Schenectady was committee recommendations re- · A committee of home owners, Debbyan Batchelder, 29, of104 Danie!D. Suits, 18, of 5 Willoby Guardian Ct., Waterford was arrested for DWI early Saturday Dr., Albany was arrested for DWI garding notification of neighbors business piiople and town officials morning after he was observed in proposed development areas. put together a draft of notification arrrested for DWI Sunday night Saturday morning on Vly Road after she was involved in an acci driving erratically on Route 5, after an incident at the Big Dom's The board agreed to adopt the requirements, which was pre police said. notification requirements on a sented to the planning board on dent on Route 9, police said. on Route 5, police said. short-term basis and review their Oct 31. The requirements were William H. Betz, 26, of 2 Essex Thomas N. Farry, 31, of 3065 effectiveness at a later date. aimed at making sure interested St., Albany was arrested for DWI GuilderlandAve., Schenectady was Averill Park man · individuals have adequate time to Sunday morning after he was arrested for DWI early Saturday charged for possession Details of the notification plan consider a development proposal observed driving erratically on morning after he was stopped for a will be ironed out during a work and to prepare for any public hear Albany-Shaker Road, police said. traffic violatiqn on Route 7, police Colonie police arrested a 19- year-old Averill Park man on a fel session with ne~hborhood repre- ings on it. said. James ]. Brennan, 24, of 254 ony criminal possession of stolen property charge Saturday. Arthur H. Lugewig of RD 2, Snakehill Road was arrested stem A Strong Bank Since 1823- mingfroman incident last Wednes day, when he allegedly sold and possessed stolen property worth $1,617 from the Present Company TROY SAVINGS on Wolf Road, police said. Disappearance under investigation Colonie police are investigating BANK IS NOW the disappearance of a 22-year-old Albany woman, who was last seen in Colonie on Oct. 22. Lisa Marie Samaha of 46 Nicho las Dr. was last seen by a family IN.LATHAM friend on Oct 22 at the Denny's Restaurant on Wolf Road, police • Gifts for Everyone said. Samaha is described as a • Gifts for opening new accounts white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, • Valuable Prize drawings weighing 120 pounds, police said. She has very short dark blonde hair and brown eyes, police said. Visit our new, conveniently She was wearing jeans, a hot pink located office blouse,-sneakers,andamotorcycle leather jacket, when she was last We're having a Grand Opening Celebration at our new seen. Latham Office conveniently located on the Troy She was in the company of two Schenectady Road and Sunset Drive, just west of independent truck drivers known The Circle. And, you're invited to attend. only as "Matt" and "Dave;" police The new office provides a complete range of finan said. According to the police re cial services and Private Banking-now available to port, "Matt" was driving a maroon Pelerbilt tractor with one head everyone: Instead of a traditional bank design the light out. new office has private offices where you can conduct . your banking business in comfort and confidentiality. Colonie police request anyone Open and maintain an account for $100 or more and who may have seen Samaha or the receive free your choice of 1. Pigg E. Bank; 2. Holly Jolly During the Grand Opening Celebration,· there will be gifts for opening new accounts truck to call the departmentat783- White Bear; 3. St. Mary's Sun Valley Blanket; 4. Cosmo AM/FM Digital Clock Radio; 5. Bassethound Bank; in addition to gifts for anyone for just visiting the office. You'll also have an oppor 2811. 6. Banker Bear. tunity to register for one of our weekly prizes-a Magnavox 4.5" Black and White Television I AM-FM Clock Radio-and the grand prize, your choice of a Magnavox Pair charged 41" Stereo Color Television, an IBM Personal Computer System I 2 Model 25, with with felony assault printer, or $2,000 cash (No transaction necessary to register). Gifts and prizes Coloniepolicearrestedtwomen available only at the Latham Office. · · on felony assault charges last Monday stemming from three The Family Group of Financial Companies incidents where people were shot by men using a BB gun. Serving you from the Latham Office will be our entire "Family": Mathew B. Hall ofl 006 O'Brien • The Troy Savings Bank-Complete deposit and loan services for individuals and Ave., Rotterdam was charged with businesses. two counts of second-degree as • The Family Insurance Agency, Inc.-Agent for a full range of life insurance sault and one misdemeanor count products and annuities. , · of criminal mischief, police said. Register at the new Latham Office to win one of our • The Family Investment Services Co., Inc.-A full service independent local brokerage Robert E. Oeser III of2625 First weekly prizes-a Magnavox 4.5" Black ~nd White Tele· vision 1AM-FM Clock Radio. No transactiOn necessary. company that can offer investment advice customThilored to your needs. Ave., Schenectady was also ·• The Family Mortgage Banking Co., Inc.-Originators of residential mortgages for charged with two counts of sec Troy Savings Bank's portfolio and other investors. ond-degree assault and misde meanor criminal mischief, police Hours Convenient For_You said. The arrests were made by Ptl. Our new Latham office has hours convenient for you, plus a drive-up ATM. Stephen O'Melia, who was dis GRAND OPENING Lobby: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9 AM - 3 PM patched to three calls between 10 Thursday, Friday 9 AM - 6 PM a.m. and 2 p.m. in the area of Route SATURDAY, Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM 5 and Lisha Kill Rd., according to 8AM-6PM police reports. O'Melia saw Hall Drive-Up: Monday through Friday and Oeser in a vehicle matching DECEMBER2 Saturday 8AM-1PM the description of the vehicle in Drive-Up ATM: 24 Hours A Day, Seven Days A Week volved in the incidents. He followed the car and the pair allegedly threw Stop in today. Experience a new way of banking. out a bag containing a BB gun, which lead to their arrest, police said. The Troy LATHAM OFFICE Singles supper Troy-Schenectady Road and Sunset Drive The Christian Singles Over 25 783-9586 will be holding their covered dish Sav1ngs supper on Friday Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Loudonville Commu VBank Member F. D. I. C. @ ..... nity Church. This years special A strong bank since 1823. ·~E'N"&~~ ~ feature is Christmas music by Mae Rae Coyle. For more information, call 797-37 40. PAGE 8- November 29, 1989 -The.Colonie Spotlight District addresses middle level education issues By Sal Prividem Jr. would also be developed. Some ot saw (m the report) is the idea that sliding scale ranging from a 45 The South Colonie Central the recommendations would be the students are coming first. .. it's percent exemption for an income Board of Education continued its South Colonie implemented in 1990, he said. based on what is good for the level of $12,025 to 20 percent at work on the Middle Level Educa Most of the committee's rec education of our students." $15,625. tion Committee's recommenda moves closer to reorganization in ommendations mirror the recom Brown noted the vital role of • Set non-resident tuition rates tions last Tuesday night. September 1990when Saddlewood mendations of the Carnegie re identifying "at risk" stUdents at the for 1989-90 of $1,235.61 for half Among the committee's recom school is ·reopened. At that time port on middle leveleducation and middle school level because "if a day kindergarten, $3,799.67 for mendations were transporting the the district will operate kindergar the Regents policy statement on student is successful through grades one through six and grade five through eight students ten through grade four elemen middle level education. eighth grade, they will be success $4,686.21 for grades seven through together, starting the school day taryschoolsandgradefivethrough ful in high school, but the con 12. The handicapped base cover earlier, creating small learning eight middle schools. Board members asked for clari-· verse is also true." ing grades kindergarten through communities or "houses" within fication of some aspects of the In other business, the board: 12 was set at $4,829.14. the middle schools, teaming teach The board hopes to make a report during the brief discussion, TI1e next board of education decision on aspects of the report it • Approved increased income ers and the reducing homogene but did not show opposition to the levels for senior citizen tax exemp meeting will be Monday, Dec. 4 at ous grouping of students. will implement at its next meeting. suggested changes. the district offices at 7:30 p.l)l. District officials have said the tions. The e~emptions are on a implementation of the the recom "Reaction from parents... has r--::------::;_------, An information hearing on the mendations will be done over a been pretty positive," said board report will be conducted tonight period of time and will be continu- member Neil Donovan, adding (Wednesday)· at the Sand Creek ally evaluated and refined. Super there was support for the earlier Middle School at 7:30p.m. A simi intendent Thomas Brown said start of the school day. "I think a lot Jar meeting took placeTuesday'at once the board's decision is made, of people feel9:20 (a.m.) is a little the Lisha Kill Middle School. the administration will begin the late to start the day." The committee was formed to planning process with the staff. He Board President Victor DeSan look at the issues as the district said the budgetary implications tis said," The most positive thing I Scout leaders honored Dec. 1, 2 & 3: Magical Holiday Weekend Fort Orange District Governor Clinton Council Boy Scouts of There's lots going on at Faddegon's this weekend. All to benefit· America recently honored distin ·you ... and Camp Gond Days and Special Times, a group bright guished Scouters in their district ening the lives of children with cancer. who have exemplified Scouting to Check the schedule and drive over. boys they have and are serving. Sunday~ Joyce Quickenton, MC for the Friday~ 7 PM Not Just Wreaths* Noon County Faire •• old evening, encouraged all Scouters Creative holiday decorations with · time Christmas music with a to make Scouting a "Big Blast," Michael Parker of Blooms By barbershop flair! From River holding up sparkler dynamite, imd Michael. Valley and Latham Circle Sweet presenting The Dynamite Award Adelines. to Pack 92 William Capozzi for its Saturday~· 2:00 PM Gift Plant Care* growth and program this past year. 10 AM. 4 PM (Saturday and with Michael Bartholomew, Sunday) ... Live stable animals Horticultural Technician, Cornell The Cub Scouter Award was to per and feed. Cooperative Extension of Albany given to Luke Dyer, Lawrence 11:00 AM Miniature County. How to keep your poin Back, Joseph Barnes, Andrew Christmas Trees* Creating a settias and cyclamen tloutisbing Papas, and Shirley Stewart. Janice festive mood using boxwood for through the holidays and beyond. Ruebenstahl and Rosemary Gebe decorating. With Paul Blair of StephenHarbula, left, William Capozzi and Victor Stewart, Albany Votec. received the Den Leader Award, all of Colonie, were each honored by the Boy Scouts with while William Mielke Jr., was the "Distinguished Award ofMerit for 1989."All were recog 11:00 AM -3 PM (Saturday and Sunday); ... Horse Drawn awarded the Webelos Den Leader nizedfortheir service and dedication to ·Scouting. Joy Healy Award. Overseeing the training of Toun** For Young And Old around our thirty acre nursery dens in their pack are den leader Robert Selover, Kerry Layman, To distinguished Scouters, the coaches. Janice Ruebenstahl and grounds. Courtesy of Honey and William Wilkinson, and John highest award in Adult Scouting, Easter our popular Belgian draft Victor Stewart were awarded the Bagyi, as they served as commit the District Award of Merit was horses.· Den Leader Coach Award. tee oersonsassistinu scoutmasters presented to Stephen Harbula, and who have completed the train William Capozzi, and Victor Ste Scouts serving as scoutmasters . ing and tenure. wart. or cubmasters or explorer advis William McDonald received the The National Eagle ScoutAsso · Great Holiday ers can earn the Commissioner Den Leader Training Award, and Key, and award earned in unit ciation "presented the u'"'~Gift Ideas Donna Lecuyer got her Woo Scoutmaster's Award to William service. Recipients are: Donna dbadge. Door Swag & Wreaths Lecuyer, Thomas _Thaler, George Wilkinson, Victor Keirn, and Clar ence Maxwell. 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Toys may be Holiday Bazaar Friday, Dec.1 from for either a boy or a girl. It is re 6:308:30p.m.asaserviceto Veeder . quested that toys not be powered Joyful noise students. Parents can enjoy do by electricity or batteries. The Joyful Noise, a presenta nuts and coffee in the cafetorium tion of Christian Music Ministries while their children shop. Ann Thetoyscollectedwillbepicked of Feura Bush, will appear in con· Maksymik is the chairPerson for up by the Marine Corps and, in cert at Colonie Christian Life the event. conjunction with the County De Center, 31 Vly Road, Colonie on Dinner Theater partment of Social Services, will Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7:30p.m. be distributed to those most in The group, under the direction The Lisha Kill Drama Club and need. of Bill Womer, was organized in PTA are sponsoring the first- ever 1969. Since that time, the group dinner theater evening at Lisha Toys can be dropped off until has app.eared throughout the Kill Middle School, tomorrow Dec. 20 at Town of Colonie Com Northeast. (Thursday) at 6 p.m. Pizza and munity Center, 1653 Central Ave., salad are on the menu, for $2 per There is no admission charge, person. All staff, teachers, admin Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. and the entire family is invited. to 10p.m. istrators, students and parents are Veeder happenings invited. Mark House , of the Commu nity Center, is overseeing the 1989 Kathy Golas, Veeder School Arrow Recipient project. House says that the Com social worker, will be the featured Daniel Snyder, Webelos Scout munity Center collected more toys speaker Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 in Pack 278, recently received the last year than any ot\ler Toys for p.m. at the school. Golas will ex· Arrow of Light, the highest level Tots collection point in the Town, plain the role of the social worker award that a Cub Scout can re due to the generosity of the resi in the school, as well as Veeder's ceive. Peter Salinetti, presented dents. specific programs. · Snyder with an engraved arrow, a special box of matches, and the arrow patch which will be worn on his Cub Scout and Boy Scout uni form. He is the son of Gary and Sue Snyder. Donations to the annual 'Toys for Tots~ program can be Senate service made at the Town of Colonie Community Center at 1653 Central Ave. until Dec. 20. Mark House displays one of the The Student Senate at Colonie many toys being donated at the center. Joy Healy High collected food for Thanks giving dinners for less fortunate Holiday dance families in the Colonie area. Mothers' drop-in A Holiday reception and dance Society to meet is being held on Dec. 3 from 1-4 T:te Capital District Mothers' Cenler, a ccmmunity-based, self. Albany Colony of the National p.m. for Town of Colonie seniors. This festive occasio:t with "ye olde help organization offering support, Society of New England Women ·:ontact, and friendsh,p to parents, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday English" theme will be held at the Goodrich School building, 91 Fid· mvites y,ou to get acquainted. Dec. 7, at Howard Johnson's Res Weekly drop-in mornings are taurant on Route 7 Latham for a dfers Lane, Latham. and is being sponsored by the Rugby Club of scheduled for December at the dutch treat luncheon and Christ· Motlters' Center at the F'rrst Con mas meeting. Siena College, the Town's Senior Citizen Department, and the Sen· gregational Church on 405 Quail Mrs. Delphis E. Bordeau Sr., ior Citizen Inter-Club Committee St. in Albany. Enjoy the compan president will welcome the group for the town. Tickets are $2 per ionship of other mothers while the after lunch to the regular meeting person and can be obtained by children play, orcomewithoutyour and program, which will be "Dolls: calling the Senior Ctizen Office at children and just relax. Drop-ins Scoutmaster Peter Salinetti, left, congratulates Daniel the third most popular hobby to 783-2824.ln keeping with the holi are oo Fridays: Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and Snyder of Pack 278 for earning the " Arrow of Light" award day" by Mrs. Joseph R Goode III day spirit, all are asked to bring 29 between 9:30 a.m. and noon. which is the highest award a Cub Scout may eam. Joy Healy of Schenectady. For more infor· one non-perishable food item to be For information, call Risa Scran mation, please call. Bordeau at 'used for local food pantries. lon !I 482-4508. 466-7942. r------·•COUPON ------, Cottage Agway 783-0084 1 Turquoise & Silver HOT WATER Rt. 7 Latham I s HEATERS s Indian Handmade Jewelry a ~erstocked · a MORTON® : v Must sell40gallon v I Silver and Turquoioe jewelry beadwork e I j~welry, pottery, rugs, book•, baskets, e $300 Installed paintings, carvings, dJIIs. 5 year guarantee I I Call Bill 439-7240 I ' save ' .America.n India.n Trea.sures ' ' I MEMBER I ONLY AUTHENTIC ARTS and CRAFTSSINC£1967 Christmas Shop Chrislmas Hours: I 2558 Western Ave., Rts. 20 & 146 I SUN.12-4 ! is OPEN Guilderland, NY 12084 MON. • SAT. 10 • 5:30 ~:'li.. 50¢ off 501bs. .00 off 801bs. I Major Credit cards MON. & THlilS. 'TIL 8:00 & • Holiday decorations L------EXPIRES12/9/89------.J ~ • Fresh Balsam wreaths • Fresh Balsam (double fuced · 10,12,14,16,18, GLENMONT !! Grand Opening !! 20,24,30,36 inch) • Custom Fruit Baskets CENTRE SQUARE Laundromat I I Parcel Shipping Center • Roping (Princess Pine i--VALID FORONE--; Cor. 9W &Feura Bush Rd. ~----COUPON----~ Balsam, White Pine, Balsam & Laural) • Cyclamen · $2.95 each : FREE : J 50¢ OFF J (4 l/2 inch pot) • Open 7 AM - 10 PM I PARCEL SHIPPING I : WASH : • TVLounge Country Garden 1 $1.00 VALUE 1 : UPS-FEDERAL EXPRESS : 3712 Consaul Rd. Schenectady, NY • Wash/Dry & Fold Service I· 1 ONE PER CUSTOMER 1 • Super Sized Washers I ONE PER CUSTOMER I .I 346-1996 L--- ~XPIRE~ ~9!:._--- _j • 432-7480 L --- ::XP!RE~ ·.!.:.9£... ---_j ( 1 mile west of Colonic Golf Course) 'l Tha Colonie Spotlight -November 29, 1989- PAGE 11 Help the hungry The Regional Food Bank of Drinking and driving make fatal mix Northeastern New York has cre ated an innovative "Gift Alterna By Sal Prividera Jr. tive" program for the holidays that On Friday, Nov. 11, a Shaker will allow local residents and busi High School student "died" every North Colonie nesses to participate in the true 23 minutes to illustrate a point - meaning of this special season. drinking and driving is a fatal · Attherequestofthosewhotake combination. "The kids !.1ke notice" of the part in this program, the Food The members of the school's message, said Albino, who is also Bank will send holiday cards to Students Against Drunk Driving theschool'ssubstanceabusecoun their list of friends and business (SADD) staged a Blackout Day to selor. "Obviously, (the message) associates, indicating that a dona capoffaweekofincreasedaware- is don't drink and drive ... the tion has been made to the Food nessofthedangersofdrivingwhile consequences are serious if you Bank in their name. Individuals intoxicated. drink and drive. • She noted i:!ie who wish to send their own cards During the week, scj10ol-wide "possibility of killing yourself or are supplied with cards. A variety announcements, such as "every others" and jail time. of cards are available for both 23 minutes somebody is killed by "It's not taken seriously- personal or business use. A mini a drunk driver" and "Last year mum contribution of $5 is re 26,000 people died in DWI enough," Albino said. quested for each card. crashes," were made to bring the Senior Maura Campion, SADD For more information on the point home to students. Colonie vicepresident,agreedwithAlbino.. program, contact the Regional Police Officer Brian Casey also "They don't see it as serious" until · Food Bank at 786-3691. conducted a program for students a fatal accident happens, she said. on the realities of driving drunk, "Hopefully, we'll get through to Samaritans recruiting according to Valerie Albino, the our classmates," Campion said, hotline volunteers SADD chapter adviser. / adding the Blackout Day shows The Samaritans of the Capital A SADD member "died" every students what it would be like if District provides a 24-hour volun 23 minutes beginning at 8 a.m., oneofthemactuallydied.Campion teered staffed suicide prevention said Albino. A "dead" student also said the students look out for hotline for those who are lonely, would wear a sign saying they had each other at parties by having a depressed and suicidal. Volunteers been killed by a drunk driver and designated driver. and by taking are being recruited now for the could not talk to anyone for the keys away from people who have next training which will be in Janu restoflheday,shesaid.Thegroups had too much to drink. ary. An Open House is scheduled efforts received the support ofthe TheSADD chapter rounded-out for Dec. 5 and 7 from 5-7 p.m. at school staff, who agreed notto ask the very serious day with a dance, 200 Central Ave., Albany. Training the students questions during which is a fun way to continue to and supervision are provided. For class, she added. Many teachers get their message to students. more information, call463-2323. also took class time to discuss Albino said the SADD dances drinking and driving with their usually attract over 150 students. The well elderly classes. On Dec. 5 iromediately follow Bringing the message to their Kiwanis meeting ing the nutrition program, spon classmates is iroportant to the The Kiwanis- Club of Latham sored by the Colonie Senior Serv SADD members, who were quick will meet this Thursday, Nov. 30 Swati Vasudeva, center, a junior at Shaker High School, ice Centers, Inc., Kathryn Privid to volunteer to participate in the . . ' potrays a victim of a drunk driver during the rec•ent Stu era, RNC, MS, GNP, Russell Sage b egmmngat6:30p.m.atMillRoad dents -~-ainst Drunk Driving-sponsored 'Blackout Day.'' blackout day, Albino said. The Acres. Prospective members are "" College will present a program on group has 100 members with 30- welcome. For additional informa- Students who were to "die" at the hands of drunk drivers The Well Elderly. The program is 50 members, who are very active, tion, call Bill Blackwell at 459-2342. · during the day wore black lmd signs to signify the carnage open to any person 60 years and , she said. caused by DWI. Sal Priuidera Jr_ older, no membership require ment. The meal and nutrition pro Ecurnneni~alprayer gram are held at 91 Fiddlers Lane, All are invited to join an ecu Latham. menical· prayer group in praying for the community and its leaders 64,000 quarters from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednes RPI Chapter ofTheta Xi Frater days at L'le Newtonville United nity and the Capital District Chap Methodist Chw·ch. ter of the National Multiple Sclero sis Society will attempt to raise s a v e $16,000 by building a mile long We Have Rooms Full Plain & Decorated Wreaths row of quarters at Crossgates Mall fromJO" to 8' Round! We ·.mll make youc l:e2t on Saturday, Dec. 2. ing system up to 40% of "We'll be asking businesses, more efficient by a simple Bal_sam, Red Ruscus and individuals and service organiza Collector Ornaments cleaning and pre\·enti·le Pine Boughs for your tions for donations in advance, but Light Sets maintenance we expect. that much of the pro window boxes. opn- 1 iJ years experi.eace in ceeds will come from individual Animated Santas 'l Bill h"VACfteld Andy donations by shoppers and other and Lau::al, White Pine 14~'Y-:7'J.!i Howard R. Netter, MD John A. Lang ill, MD Albert A. Apicelli, MD & Steven Piilhiero, MD . '11-Hcome 'l{urse Practicioner 'l{ancy (jaGrie{, '.f'J\f;PC Erling Andersen's to tlieir practice. 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During his visit, Tchineynov 7 lunch wiD be foDowed by a pro answered questions about crime, gram on investment planning to drugs, AIDS, education, econom- be presented by Terrence Petry, ics, politics and rock music in the investment executive for Paine Soviet Union. The students pre- Webber. sentedaudiocassettesandasweat- Individuals 60 years and older shirt from the the school's Rus- can caD 783-2823 for reservations. sian Club to the speaker. • Holiday meeting set Kids Project performs Members of the Albany Colo- The Kids Project recently vis- nie of the National Society of New ited third and fourth grade stu- England Women will meet for dents at Boght Hills School. The lunch at Howard Johnson's Res program, sponsored by the state taurant,Route7,Latham,onThurs- Office of Mental Retardation and day, D ec. 7, a t 11 :30 a.m. Mrs. Development, demonstrated ways Joseph R Goode III, former presi that children with various disabili- dentoflhe Schenectady Doll Club, ties can lead satisfying lives. will speak about "Dolls: The Third Russian rock band manager Dmitry Tchine.ynov, left, recently met with Russian lan School closings Most Popular Hobby." guage students at Shaker High School. He il.icussed the impact of rock music and :mimy current events including Glasnost with the students. Schoof administrators at the For information, call 466-7942 Latham Ridge School will an- or 286-3283. Latham woman named Colonie Jaycees Town program list nounce emergency closings or media director deliver letters The Town of Colonie CommL- delayed openings because of win Chamber sets date Ellen Bogdan of Latham has from Santa Claus nity Development Department is ter weather on WGY, WQBK, The Latham Area Chamber of The Colonie Jaycees are making a list of contractors and WTRY, WROW and WPTR. been named media director at H . Commerce will hold its annual Linn Cushing, Inc., a full service . deliveringlettersfromSantaClaus sub-contractors to work on itB Meetings for parents dinneratMichael'sBanquetHouse marketing and advertising agency to area children. home improvement program. The onThursday,Jan.11. Members of Parentteacherconferenceswill in Corporate Plaza, Washington Area parents who would like their program is funded by the U.S. the annual dinner committee are be held at Latham Ridge School on Ave. Ext, Albany. children to receive letters should Department of Housing and Ur Tom Gage, Sue. Speir, Alinda send requests, each including the ban Development and the New Tuesday, Dec. 5. All students will ForthepastthreeyearsBogdan have a half day of school. Stanley, Rick Treacy and Ann children's name, age, address, York State Affordable Housing Wendth. ·Patrick Lynch, general has been a media buyerI analyst at A Parent Advisory Committee favorite pet's name, friend's name Development Corporation. Work manager of the Knickerbocker Communication and Design, andthetypeofpresentthatwiDbe on this program includes electrl meeting, to discuss the compre Arena, will be the guest speaker. Latham. Before that she speni six hensive assessment report (CAR), received on Christmas, to Santa cal, central heating, roof repair, years with Nowak Barlow Johnson, Claus, North Pole, P.O. Box 12932, chimney repair, insulation, plumb will be held at the Latham Ridge Box office moved as a media buyer. Albany, N.Y. 12212. A $2 check, ing, painting, siding, window re School library on Thursday, Nov. The Albany League of Art's 12- She will be responsible for re payable to the Colonie Jaycees, pair, foundation repair, and sewer 30, at7 p.m. year-oiJ Community Box Office searching, selecting, scheduling, should accompany each request. ~nd wat~ connections. For mo~e League meeting has been moved to a new installa and placing print and electronic Part of the program proceeds will or to be placed on llus tion in the Latham Circle Mall. !~Ormation The Albany County League of media locally, nationally, and inter be donated to WGY Christmas· hst, please call 783-2718. .. Tickets to Broadway shows, rock nationally. Women Voters will hold a meeting concerts, sporting events, state and Wish. at the Calvary United Methodist national 'park campsites,-· and , Church in Latham on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 9:30 a.n\. During the museums will be sold between 10 meeting, members of the group a.m. and 9:30 p.m. from Monday will develop a consensus on the through Saturday, and from noon role of garbage incineration in a to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For informa solid waste management plan for tion, call 783-{)689. the Capital District. For informa Bring us your floppies tion, call Pat]ukins at 439-8096. Hours expanded After-lunch programs Beginning on Jan. 3, a repre sentative of the Town of Colonie and we'll print Paul Whitbeck will present a Semor Citizen Services Depart slide program, entitled •American ment will be available to meet the Beautiful, • on Monday, Dec. 4, with senior citizens and their your masterpieces foDowing the noon nutrition pro families on the first Wednesday gram at 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham. evening of each month from 4:30 Kathr.yoPrividera, PNC,MS, GNP, to 7:30 p.m. at 91 Fiddlers Lane, of Russell Sage College, will speak Latham. D.E.M. QUALITY PRINTING, COMPOSITION AND BINDING CONTRACTORS SERVICES WITH ASSURED DEPENDABILITY. HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALS ROOFING WINDOWS AND STORMS Letterheads Newsletters Resumes GUTTERS AND LEADERS Brochures NCR Programs INDOOR REMODELING AND IMPROVEMENTS CUSTOM DECKS AND ADDITIONS Envelopes . 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Alphonse D'Amato, srud. ·· has criticized Gov:Mario Cuomo's Proskin said any real.solution The public is invited to a re- the residence hall office and re suggestion to delay the tax cut for to New York's budget problems enactment of th~ Christmas St?ry Loudonville/ ceive a dated pass with their name one year in order to fund state lies in making responsible cuts in at the Loudonvtll~ Presbytenan and their host's name and room programs he claims are in need of state spending. The fact that state Church, 22 Old Ntskayuna Road, Newtonville number. They will also be given a more revenue. spending has nearly doubled since Sunday, Dec. 1(l at 7 p.m. News Notes copyofcampusalcoholregulations The tax cut plan benefits every 1982 makes that point abundantly While the Christmas Story is Susan Fuchs 783-9899 and residence hall policies con New Yorker across the income clear. readandthesharedministrychoir ==-__. cerning· guests, according to Greyfriar ffim series at 7:30 p.m. Nancy DaPore, dean of students; • ------., singsMiracles," from thethe congregationCantata "Night will of on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Roger see Mary and Joseph arriving at Bacon Hall. Bethlehem, the shepherd's jour- The film stars Michael Caine The new policy also has some ney to the stable, and thewisemen and Julie Walters. This is the final penalties for Siena students. If a following the star. Parts will be film in the fall series, and admis student does not register his visi played by members and friends of sion is free: tor and the visitor is found in viola the three shared ministry tion of any Siena policy, the host churches outside in the pines. New visiting policy • may be subject to a charge of in The shared ministry churches Siena College has implemented subordination and a fine of $25. If include - Loudonville Presbyte a new visitor registration program -hon-Siena people are found in the rian Church, J ermain Memorial to help curb violations or residence residence halls without a student Presbyterian Church in Watervliet, hall policies. host, they will be asked to leave. If and the Bethany Presbyterian Each visitor to one of Siena's they are in violation of Siena poli Church in Menands. Admission is four residence halls must sign in at cies, they will be subject to arrest. free, but an offering to defray costs will be taken. 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PAGE 14- November 29, 1989 -The Colonie Spotlight Letterheads Flyers • Forms ·Announcements Newsletters Business Cards Brochures • Invoices Resumes • Booklets • Typesetting Disk Conversion Laser Printouts Italics • Condensed ' Expanded • Outline • Shadow • Underline ' . Tints • Rules Boxes • Logos • Call for a free quotation Al Olsen. 439-5363 Newsgraphics Printers • 125· Adams St. • Delmar, NY 12054 Raider hoopsters rebuilding By Michael Foley The Raiders boys basketball team will have its hands full as they start their season after a long foot ball season and a large number of newcomers. Aaron St. Gelais, captain of the Blue Bison basketball According to Colonie coach team, and Coach Keii~Luby are optimistic about this David Foust, who is returning as year's squad. Paul Crozzoli coach after a year-long absence, the Raiders will be concentrating on rebuilding early in the season. He · expects the team to become more competitive as the season unfolds. The reason for this strategy is Bisons looking for the Raiders have lost all five of their starters from last season and • only one of the top seven players zmprovement has returned. The Raiders' record Raider team captains Tony Valente, Terrence Pennington last year was 10-11. and Chad Dukes along with Coach David Foust are concen ThetopreturningplayerisTony trating on building a competitive team from a squad with By MJ. Santarcangelo II Valente. Mark Ferracane and Ter many new players. · Led by Captain Aaron St. Gelais, the Blue Bison Basketball rence Pennington are also return team is looking to improve upon last year's 13-8 record. ing players. be an added factor, according to Blue Division consists of Colonie, The team will work on compensating for the loss of four · Also, many of the team's play Foust, because of his quickness. Columbia, Saratoga, Shaker, and seniors from last year's squad, including Corey Anderson. The ers have only recently turned their 1bis will help the Raiders' running Shenendehowa. The Gold Division team is looking to seniors St. Gelais and Mike Svoboda to lead the efforts to basketball, having been game, Foust said. includes Bethlehem, Burnt Hills, way. members of the Raider football "I'm impressed with (Derek) Guilderland, Mohonasen, Ni team that played ill the Super Bow I. Rice up fromN. He is strong from skayuna, and Scotia. This is the third year of varsity basketball for St. Gelais, who · "Tony can have an exceptional the off-season," said Foust. "We are hoping for an exciting Coach Keith Luby hopes will better his scoring average ofroughly year ... he is a good athlete,~ said Finishing o.ff the roster are basketball season," said Foust. 18 points per game last year. He handles the ball well, shoots well Foust. "We plan to utilize his out Adam Richardson, Mike. "The Suburban Council will be and plays well on defense. "He works hard to become a better side shooting game." "Terrence McDonough, Frank Scotti, Todd strong, especially the Blue Divi player," said Luby. has drastically improved," the Hesnor, Rob Tetzel, and Rick sion. Shenendehowa will be the Along with St. Gelais and Svoboda, Darren Donohue, Tun coach said. "He is going to be a Roddy. Foust said that Richardson team to beat." Wyman, Derek Endres, and Frank Bouden round out the return surprise player in the Suburban and Tetzel will be used inside, and The Raiders will begin their· ing seniors. Council." Hesnor and Scotti will provide relief season Friday and Saturday at Along with the three returning help in the quard positions. home with their own tournament. Juniors on the team include Chris Auclair, Charlie Bashant, . players are eight others. Chad The Suburban Council is bro The varsity games will begin at 7 Mike Rinella, Dave Hogan, and Chris Mlynarik, and sophomore Dukes, who nlissed all of last sea ken into two divisions for basket p.m. on Friday and 8:30 p.m. on Jamie Haver. son because of a broken jaw, will ball, the Blue and the Gold. The • Saturday. Shaker is a young team, but they have a good size.and decent ./ perimeter shooting, along with quickness. They need to improve upon their ability to rebound off the offensive boards. Luby said he is "pleased with the progress ofthe younger play ers." He believes the key to success will be "how fast (the younger players) come around." The team has worked hard in practices, which end with a rally Colonie's Own Community Nowspaper and a quick cheer. The team appears to be focused on the goals J th~y set for the season. The N~w weekly newspaper seNing the Town of Colonie Ther compete in 20 games in the blue and gold divisions. Luby was qmck to note, "The blue division will be very competitive as Now only 35¢ on your newsstand will the gold this season." Yes, the new Colonie Spotlight now brings the real news of your town, your schools. your neighbor hoods; news for your shoppm_g and for fam1ly_fun. Eve~ Wednesday. the Colonie Spotlight delivers what matters to Colome fam11ies. where you l1ve! Local 1tems you won't find anywhere else! Sports; columns and commentanes; want ads; 1nformat1on for the Colonie shopper; down-home features. Buy the Colonie Spotlight on your local newsstand-every week!. Only 35¢1 Company Coming For The Holidays? Don't Forget The Carpets! or Subscribe Today! l_ntroductory Offer!! Limited Time Offer!!* Save 50% off regular subscription price!! 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(MVP), Rachel Goguen; Sports Many athletes were honored, as manship, Kristen Novak; Most well as adults assisting the teams. Improved, Carol Fiorello. Girl's Varsity Awards: Honor· able Mention Capital District All Boy's Junior Varsity Awards: Stars, Kate Gremmler and Sheri Most Improved, Brian Baker; 110 Pezzula; Most Improved, Cheryl Percent, Mark Dibb; Most Consis Schoonmaker; 110 Percent Award, tent Player, Dan Murphy. Sheri Pezzula; Sportsmanship, Elizabeth Macdonald; Cleary Girl's Freshman Awards: MVP, Award, Shannon Mulderry; High- Kara Domkowski; High Scorer, est scorer, Tiffany Dean. _ Deanna Neville; Most Improved, Boy's Varsity Awards: Senior Amy Schner; 110 Percent Heather All-Star Team, Kevin Husselbeck; Ackerley; Sportsmanship, Sue Colonie Central High School soccer coaches Joe Santos, left, and Teri Fay, right 110 Percent Award, Michael Ren- Traynor. congratulate Cleary Award winners Kevin Husselbeck and Shannon Mulderry at th~ . nick; Most Improved, Aody Tel recent soccer banquet. The players were honored for their good sportsmanship. Joy Healy Boy's Freshman Awards: MVP, lier; Best Defensive, John Papa, Mothers' center Michael Trimat chi; Jligh Scorer, Marklmpellizzier; Most improved, Kevin Husselbeck; Cleary Award, Rob Severson; 110 Percent]ames The Capital District Mothers' · PRE-HOLIDAY INTERIOR PAINTING Kevin H usselbeck. Maurer. Center is a community-based group offering contact, support, SPECIAL andfriendship to parents. We offer Hunger appeal drive Chosen as finalist discussi•m/ support groups and a to help food bank Kristina Heffelfinger, daughter wecldy informal drop-in for par 25% OFF Openingceremoniesforthe5th of Mr. and Mrs. Heffelfinger of ents and children, as well as a play lnsured!Experienced annual TV 10 Holiday Hunger Latham, has been chosen as a fi group network for members and a Loc:al References Appeal were held recently at Colo- nalist in the Miss American Pr~ bi-monthly newsletter. Call482-2613 nie Center. Matilda Cuomo is Teen pagent. · Meetmgs are currently held at honorarychairpersonoftheevent. . tl d the Ftrst Congregational Church . Heffelfinger is a SIX 1 gra cer The appeal, IS sponsored by at Blue Creek School in Latham. in lJbany. 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Obituaries Kenneth Bell Kenneth Bell Sr., 89, of Central Avenue, Colonie died Nov. 23 in St. accounting, and Rutgers Univer St. Rita's Church in Cohoes Burial Survivors include her mother, Peter's Hospital in Albany. sity in New Brunswick, NJ. was in St. Agnes Cemeiery in Theresa Quart Wolber of Pontiac, Menands. Born in New Scotland, he lived Mr. Bullock worked as a bake Mich., and three brothers, Joseph in the Capital District for many shop manager for five years for the Lawrence K Morris Wolber of Allen Park, Mich., Wil years. He was employed for 50 Churchill's Supermarket in Tole liam Wolber of Columbus, Ind., yearsintheprintingbusiness,most do retiring in 197 4. Lawrence K. Morris, 83, of and James Wolber ofDeerfield, Ill. Noxon Court, Loudonville, died recently as a pressman for 28y~ars He served in the Marines from Services were at the Chapel of with the Boyd Printing Co. in Al 1924 until1928 and was a member Nov. 17 in St. Peter's Hospice, Our Lady Queen of Vrrgins at St. Albany, after a brief illness. bany, retiring in 1967. Prior to that, ·of the Loudonville Community Joseph's Provincial House, lands Printing Co., for William Church; and the New England BorninGreenisland,hemoved Latham. Press in Albany and for various Lodge 004, Free and Accepted to Watervliet as a youngster. Burial was in Calvary Ceme other firms. He also trained Masons; and the Worthington He attended New York Univer tery in New York City. various other firms. He alSo trained Chapter 287, Order of the Eastern sity in New York City and moved to other craftsmen throughout his Star, both in Worthington, Ohio. Arrangements were by the .Loudonville in 1953. Leahy Funeral Home in Troy. career. Survivors include his wife, Al Mr.Morriswasalicensedarchi He was a member of the Noah ine Doak Bullock; a daughter, tect, who worked for the state of Esther Young Lodge 754 F. & AM. in Albany for Mary Powers Page of Loudonville; New York for more than 30 years: 65years. Rev. Donald L. Starks two sons, Thomas L. Bullock Jr. of He retired in 1969 from the state Esther Young, 93, formerly of Oakton, Va., and Allan C. Bullock Department of Correctional Serv Broad Street in Albany, died Satur Survivors include his wife, Rev. Donald L. Starks ofTustin, Calif.; and six grandchil ices in Albany. He later was a self day in the Albany County Nursing Marion Taaffe Bell; two daugh dren. employed architect and a consult Home after a long illness. ters, Jean Kelley of Colonie and The Rev. Donald L. Starks, 72, Joan Cudworth of New Scotland; a · retired pastorofSt. Francis de Sales Services were from. Philip J. ant for Charles Luckman & Asso Born in Albany, where she lived ciates in New York City. most of her life, she was a custo son, Kenneth Bell Jr. of Delmar; a Church in West Albany and Lou Frederick Funeral Home, 16 stepdaughter, Shirley Naro of donville, died Thursday in Memo Manning Square, Albany, with He was a member, deacon and dian for the National Savings Bank in Albany many years ago. Nashua, N.H.; seven grandchil rial Hospital in Albany after a long burial in Memory's Garden, Colo- elder of the Jermain Memorial dren; and five great-grandchildren. nie. ' Presbyterian Church in Watervliet There are no irnrnediate survi illness. A service was held in the Philip Born and raised in Rochester, Contributions may be made to andamemberofitsformerCouples vors. Club. . ]. Frederick Funeral Home, 16 Father Starks served in the Army the missionary fund of the Lou The service was in the Dreis Manning Square, Albany, with in the South Pacific during World donville Community Church HewashusbandofthelateLena Funeral Home, 89 Second Avenue, burial in Memory's Garden in War II. Dorothy S. Carpentier Wilson Morris. Albany, with burial in the German Colonie. He entered Our Lady of Angels Survivors include two sons, Evangelical Cemetery, Albany. Dorothy Seccomb Carpentier, Contributions may be made to Seminary in Niagara, Niagara Lawrence J. Morris of Rochester Eva Robideau the Colonie Village Frre Company County, in 1946 and was ordained 80, of Woodside Avenue died Nov. and Robert A·.Morris of Loudon 14 in Southern Maryland Hospital Ambulance Fund or to the Noah in Albany by Bishop Edmund ville; a sister, Laura Brower of Eva M. Kaschak Robideau, 87, Lodge. Gibbons in 1949. in Clinton after a long illness. Watervliet; and five grandchildren. of Dover Drive, Latham, died Nov. · Born in Auburn, Cayuga A graveside service was held in 20 at St. Mary's Hospice, Troy, His first assignment was as County, Mrs. Carpentier was a (he Albany Rural Cemetery in after a long illness. Card sale associate pastor of St. Francis de clerk for the state Department of Menands. Born in Watervliet, she was "LegendoftheChristmasStock- Law in Albany for 24 years, retir- Sales Church in Troy. In 1955, he ing in 1972. Arrangements were by the educated in Cropseyville. She ing," the first of a series of unique became associate pastor of St moved to Maplewood after her holiday cards created by North AmbroseChurchinLitham.Fro~ She was a former member of Bowen Funeral Home, Watervliet. marriage and lived there until east Parent and Child Society is 1956 to 1964, he was associate the Hart Senior Citizen Center, Contributions may be made to moving to Latham five years ago. being offered for sale to the gen- pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Albany. the Memorial Fund ofthejermain Mrs.Robideauwasacommuni- era! public. Not only is the "leg Albany. From 1964 to 1966, he She was widow of William H. Memorial Presbyterian Church. cant of St. Patrick's Roman Catha- end" unique, it is true, it happened served as chaplain for the New Carpen~e~. Survivorsinc~ude two Joseph L. Walker lie Church in Watervliet. locally, it is illustrated by a local man Club at the State University at sons, W111iam H. Carpentier Jr. of < She was widow of Archie F. artist and it depicts the real spirit Albany. Indian Head, Md., and David L. Joseph L. Walker, 66, of Fur Robideau. . of Christmas while portraying the Carpentier of Schenectady; a sis- long Drive in Colonie died Nov. 19 Father Starks started his assigo Survivors include a daughter, sad realities oflife for many of the ter, Trudy S. Topping of Wil- in St. Peter's Hospice, Albany, af JosephineOhanianofLatham;five 56,000 children who are flooding ment with St. Francis de Sales liamsburg, Va.; a brother, Roy ter a long illness. Church as administrator in 1966, sons, Edward Robideau of Troy, New York's foster care system at became pastor in 1969 and retired ~omb of Clinton, Md.; 10gran~- Born and educated in Troy, he Paul Robideau and David Ro- the rate of 800-900 per month. in 1985. Since retirement, he re children; and 13 great-grandchil- had lived in Colonie since 1952. bideau, both of Cohoes, Joseph l11ecards, whichcomeinpack dren. sided at the Teresian House in Mr.. Walker was employed for Robideau of Maplewood and agesof20, sellfor$12perpackage Albany, and Our Lady of Hope Services were private. Arrange 43 years by AT&T Technology Samuel Robideau of Colonie; two and can be purchased at Carl Residence in Latham. ments were by the Reilly and Son Network Systems, Albany, retir sisters, Martha Hayes of Company stores, The Shop at the A member of the Colonie Elks Funeral Home, Albany. ing in 1984 as an orbit supervisor. Cropseyville and Mary Suwalski State Museum, Albany; The Book Lodge 2192 and the Latham-Colo Contributions may be made to He served in the Army Signal of Troy; two brothers, Stephen Nook,SchenectadyandNortheast nie Knights of Columbus, he also the Hart Senior Citizen Center. Corps during World War II, was a Kaschak ofWatervliet and Alexan- Parent and Child Society, Schenec- _ served as chaplain for the New member of the Colonie Elks Lodge der Kaschak of Cropseyville; 23 tady, or by mail order. York State Police. Thomas L. ·Magnano 2192anditsDartLeagueandBingo grandchildren; and several great- Survivors include two sisters, Thomas L. Magoano of Louis committee; and the Albany chap. grandchildren. Insurance discussion Drive died Nov. 18 at Samaritan ter of the Telephone Pioneers of Services were held in tlte Parker Marie V. Starks and Eileen J. The board of directors of the Starks, both of Fairport, Monroe Hospital in Troy after being striken America. He was an usher in the Brothers Memorial, 2013 Broad on Wednesday. Church of St. Clare, Colonie and a way, Watervliet, and inSt. Patrick's Health Systems Agency of North· County; and two brothers, the Rev. ·eastern New York will sponsor a RM. Starks of Scotia and Homer Born in Troy, Mr. Magoano had former member of the Reverend Church, 515 19th Street,· Wa Corbett Catholic War Veterans, tervliet. Burial was in St. Patrick's discussion on Universal Health R Starks of Rochester. lived most of his life in Cohoes and Insurance at a public meeting on the last four years in Latham. He Green Island. He was also a .Cemetery, Colonie. Service were from St. Francis member of the American Legion. Monday, Dec. 4 at the Desmond de Sales Church, Maria Drive had worked for 42 years as a shirt · Donations may be made to the Americana, 660 Albany-Shaker Rd., Loudonville, with a parish eucha cutter at Cluett, Peabody & Co. in Survivors include his wife, North Colonie Ambulance Squad, Loudonville, at 6 p.m. Troy before retiring in 1975. Hazel Witbeck Walker; two daugh P.O. Box 354, Latham 121_10. rist. A funeral eucharist was held Dan Beauchamp from the New with burial in Our Lady of Angels ters,] oah Walker of Santa Fe, N .M. Mr. Magoano was a member of Carrie U. Hoefer York State Department of Health Cemetery. and Sharyl Walker of Palm Springs, St. Rita's Church in Cohoes, the Carrie U. Hoefer, 90, of Alban} and Elliot Shaw from the Business Contributions may be made to Holy Name Society and recently Calif.; two sons, Michae!D. Walker of Marlborough, N.H. and Mitch Shaker Road, Colonie died Nov. 24 Council of New York State, Inc. Our LadyofHopeResidence (Little had been named St. Rita's Man of in the University Heights Nursing will be guest speakers. Sisters of the Poor), Latham, or St. the Year. He was a member of the ell]. Walker of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Home in Albany after a long ill A question and answer session Francis de Sales Chapel Renova St. Vincent de Paul Society and the ness. tion Fund. Cohoes Mens Club. He was a for Services were in the Reilly & will follow the presentation. For mer member of the Cohoes Son Funeral Home 1200 Central Born in Colonie, she was a more information, call452-3300. Arrangements were by Reilly homemaker and a communicant and Son Funeral Home, Albany. Knights of Columbus and a former Ave., Colonie, and in the Church of Cub Scout Master for Cub Pack St. Clare, 1947 Central Ave., Colo of Our Lady of Angels Roman Holiday luncheon 45. He also was active in the Co nie. Burial was in Memory's Gar Catholic Church in Albany, a Thomas Bullock hoes Little League and was a treas den, Colonie. member of its Altar-Rosary Soci The Colonie Chapter 2873, ety, the Shaker Road Loudonville Thomas L. Bullock, 80, of Lorna urer of CO-CAP. American Association of Retired Contributions may be made to Frre Department Ladies Auxiliary Lane, Loudonville, died Nov.17 in Persons· is holding its annual Survivors include his wife, St. Peter's Hospice or to the Church and Westview Senior Citizens. Christmas luncheon at Veeder's Memorial Hospital in Albany after Helen Hayden Magnano; three of St. Clare Memorial Fund. Restaurant, 2020 Central Ave., on a brief illness. soils, Joseph Magoano of Clifton She was widow of Ignatius Hoefer. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Born in Sesser, Ill., he lived in Park, David Magnano of Saratoga Sister Wolber Social hour begins at noon with Albany from 1959 until 1965, in and Anthony Magnano of Latham; Survivor~ include three daugh Toledo, Ohio, from 1965 to 1977, two daughters, Randi Jurus of Services were held for Sister ters;AgoesMolitorofColonie,Jean lunch at 1 p.m. Entrees are roast and in Columbus, from 1977 to Latham and Diane Dare of Latham; Germaine Wolber of the Sisters of Nyfeler of Ghent and Anna Lester fresh turkey, baked ham, and broiled filet of scrod. 1986, before moving to Loudon a brother, Vincent J. Magoano of Mary Reparatrix, who died Nov. of Colonie; 12 grandchildren and ville. Cohoes; a sister, Pauline Pascale 17 at St. Joseph's Provincial House 12 great-grandchildren. Reservation deadline is Friday, Mr. Bullock had attended Nor ofCohoes;andninegrandchildren. in Latham. Services were in the Philip J. Nov. 30. Send a check made out to mal College in Normal, Ohio, Services were from the Marra Born in Detroit, Sister Wolber Frederick Funeral Home, 16 MRP 2837 for $8.50 to Delores Sponable, 34 Loralee Dr., Albany Toledo University in Toledo, where Funeral Home, Remsen and Co had been a retreat director for the Manning Square in Albany, and in he received an honorary degree in lumbia streets in Cohoes, imd in Roman Catholic Church. Our Lady of Angels Church. Bur- 12205 or call869-6768. The Colonie Spotlight -November 29, 1989- PAGE 19- .. Holiday concert f h The Women's Chorus o t e I s·rth1 S ~-· l Shaker Heritage Society plans quilt raffle Monday Musical Club will present 1 a holiday concert on Dec. 3 at 2 L.------1.'--- p.m. in the Siena College Chapel. Albany Medical Center Agnes Armstroll!fwill direct and Rachel Worth will be the accompa Boy, Cory Ryan, to Christa and nist. Sally Dewes, clarinetist, will Peren Villanueva, Latham, Sept. be the guest artist. The program 23. will consist of a group offolk songs Boght Hills PTA and -Christroas songs of North America. There will be solos by opens gift shop Melinda Haven, soprano; Lucille The Boght Hills School PTA Brewer, alto; Suzanne Flynn, will sponsor a holiday gift shop mezzo soprano; Dorothy Wuerth from Dec. 4 through 8 at the school. man, alto; and Honey Templeton, Pens, mugs, memo holders and soprano. potholders are among the items Everyone is invited . Tickets at that will be offered. Proceeds from the door are $3 for the public and the event will be used for student $2 for students and senior citizens. cultural programs. Volunteers will A reception will foll9w. assist the children with their pur chases during school hours. Child care On Dec. 7 the Boght Hills PTA A convenient, low-cost way to will host "Imagine If," by Jamie deal with the pressures of holiday Mymit. The one-man mine show, shopping chores is available - which encourages children to use drop your child off for a few hours their imaginations, features story at the YWCA of Albany. Through telling, body pu.ppets and comedy. out December, from 9:30 a:m. to Mymit has performed at Lincoln noon, the YWCAofAibany,located Center, Princeton University and at28 Colvin Ave., between Central the WNET Arts Showcase. Ave at Westgate Shopping Plaza, and Washington Ave, will offer a Sex advic.e program - Quilter Marian Kunz works to finish a handmade bedroom quilt, which will be Holiday Drop-In Center for young "Never Too Early: Talking to raffled on Friday, Dec. I at the Shaker Heritage Society's Christmas Shop. Proceeds children. Call 438-6608 to reserve Your Children about Sex," a spe from the raffle will be used to help restore the Shaker Meeting House. Joe Futia a place for your youngsters a day cially produced program that fea beforehand. tures a frank discussion and prac tical advice for parents who want Interest-free loans to discuss sex with their children, Adirondack Christmas sleigh bells ringing through the ·Free concert for improvements will air at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4 on new fallen snow, and all the most set at library Capital Cablevision, Channel28. Christopher Shaw will present wonderful memories of Christroas The State Energy Conservation •An Adirondack Christroas" on in the North Country will come Stephanie Melvin, mezzo-so· Bank (ECB) is now offering zero Produced by Four Winds Hos Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the rushing back to you like the bare prano, with pianist Joann Rauten interest loans on a first-come, first pital in Saratoga Springs, this is Stedman Room of the William K. feet of children scurrying down berg, willpresentafreeconcertin serve basis that can help you pay the frrst of three 3Q.minute pro Sanford Town Ubrary in Colonie. the. stairs on a chilly Christmas the Stedman Room of the William for energy-saving improvements grams from the series "From Here If you close your eyes, you11 be morning. For more information, K. Sanford Town Ubrary on Sun to your home. to Maturity: Raising Children in a able to smell the cinnamon cider cal1458-927 4. day, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. She will per· The program is administered complex Society. "The series takes on the wood stove, you11 hear form songs by Herbert, Rossini, by the state Energy 0 ffice in con a sensitive look at the tough issues and Weill and arias from French junction with nine utility compa· confronting all parents. operas. For more information, call nics across the state. Pain management 458-9274. Anyresidentwho owns or rents class slated Newtonville church a one-to four-unit residential build celebrates 190 years ing constructed before 1980 is eli The Community Health· Plan, gible, as long as they II!CCt certain 1201 Troy-Schenectady Rd., has The Newtonville United Meth qualifications. Additional informa scheduled a class on pain manage odist Church will celebrate its tion is available by calling the toll ment techniques in childbirth for I 90th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. free Energy Office hot line at 1- Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. at 3. A banquet will be held at 5 p.m., 800.342-3722. the health center.. and a service will follow at 7 p.m. The cost of the program is $7 Bishop C. Dale White, resident and is open to CHP members only; bishop of the New York and Troy Cope with separation pre-registration is required. Conferences of the United Meth "Coping with Separation: The For more information or to Community odist Church, will speak. First Day of Kindergarten to the register, call 783-1864, ext. 444. Frrst Day of College," a specially DAR to meet produced program that explores America the beautiful Comer There will be a luncheon meet issues parents encounter as their On Dec. 4 immediately follow ing of the Gansevoort Chapter, children separate from the family, ing the nutrition program spon National Society Daughters of the will air at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 sored by the Colonie Senior Serv American Revolution on Saturday, .on Capital Cablevision, cable chan- ice Centers, Inc., Paul Witbeck will Dec. 2 at noon at Wolfert's Roost nel28. · present a slide program on •Amer Country Club, Van Rensselaer Produced by Four Winds Hos ica the Beautiful. The program is Blvd., Albany. pital in Saratoga Springs, this is open to any person 60 years and "HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE" Sarah Whitney, grade 8 student the final program in the three-part older, no membership require The Friends of Pruyn House will host an open at Bethlehem Central Middle series "From Here to Maturity: ment. The meal and nutrition pro house at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Ad:, School will read a paper on envi Raising Children in a Complex gram are held at 91 Fiddlers Lane Newtonville, on Sunday, Dec. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. ronmentalism. Society." in Latham. The Christmas Greens Show, featuring holiday floral arrangements and decorations made by Bridal Gowns Florist Photography members of the Blue Creek Garden Club and other Bridal Rose Boutique, 239 Danker Florist. Three great Anthony Joseph Photography. Delaware Ave., Delmar. For locations: 239 Delaware Ave., Fine Cfeative photographs ol Here's to a Delmar 439..0971. M-Sat, 9-6, Capital District garden clubs, will be held at the mals. Mother-ol-the·Bride, Cock· your Special Day. 439-8000. Corner ol Allen & Central, 489- 1 Pruyn House on Friday, Dec. 1, from noon to 6 p.m., tall dresses. 5461. M-Sat, 8:30-5:30. Jewelers WONDERFUL SturtesantPiaza,438-2202. M Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Bridal Registry Sat, 9-9, Sun. 12-5. All New Silk. 217 Central Ave., Albany. 463· and Traditional Fresh Flower 8220; Diamonds - Handcrafted Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Village Shop. Delaware· Plaza, Bouquets. Wedding Rings. WEDDING! 439-1823 FREE GIFT lor ,regis All are welcome. Admission is free. For tering. Honeymoon Entertainment information call 783-1435. Be sure to enjoy the Delmar Travel Bureau. Let us Disc-Jockey-ALL the music Micki's Bridals & Formals. At. plan your complete Honeymoon. YOU want to hear. Superb beauty of the season. 4- Defreestvilte. Complete lineal We cater to your special needs. sound "Total Entertainment" Bridals, Bridesmaids, Tuxedo Start your new tile with us. Call 24hr. Hotline 438-9712, Rentals. Custom made special 439-2316. Delaware Plaza, Del· Music-Put the accent on your orders. 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Calligraphy ... -for invitations, Blue Shield envelopes, place cards, thank Quality Affordable Wedding Wedding Cakes you notes, anything. Please call Photography-Studio sitting and All proofs& negatives in· Mega Confections-Tradi Albany Division evenings. Very Reasonable tional and gourmet wedding 439-9480. cluded.$350. Call Debra 436· 7199. cakes and groom's cakes 462- 9608 PAGE 20- November 29, 1989 -The Colonie Spotlight C(\LENDAR CLASSIFIED$ ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY A Section Of Spotlight Newspapers NOVEMBER 29, 1989 and we took that plus some dusty miller and dried hydrangea and made them into swags for the staircase," she said. Pacific Pools of Latham donated the dusty miller for the project. "We also made lots of wreaths, too." .As a co.nsultant for this year's Greens Show, Niles has secured entries for the "Holiday Blessings" category. In years past, she entered floral arrangements in the show. "People seem to love it," Niles said. "Usually the carols are playing, and it's a fun way to spend the afternoon." Niles said the decorations add beauty to the holiday season. This year's Christmas Greens Show is being presented by members of the Fed erated Garden Clubs of New York State, with 15,000 members, the Garden Club of America, the National Council of State CHRISTMAS Garden Clubs and other Capital District garden clubs. Members of Girl Scout Troop 449 have entered the junior divi- sion. · cGJREENS ~HOW The categories are entitled "Winter Landscape," "Candles Glow," "Evergreen Magic," "Christmas Morn," "Holiday By Theresa Bobear Blessings," "Joy to the World," "Cone Even when all the leaves are gone and Critters," "Santa's Sleigh," "Little People" the snow is falling, evergreens brighten and "Welcome Visitor." winter days. Mary Kosinski of Latham, a member Pine swags tied with bright ribbons of the Blue Creek Garden Club, has been andfavoritefamilyornamentsadd sparkle invited to prepare a non-competitive dis to the holidays, and many of the area's play of decorative bows, entitled "Tie One finest floral designers have spent time On," for the front parlor. throughout the year thinking of creative "Nature's Colors," a display of miner ways to use such holiday bounty to deco als illustrating the variety of colors found rate Newtonville's Pruyn House with in nature, will be presented in the gallery greens for the holidays. Arrangements by Richard and Clare Stein of the Capital showing the skill and imagination of District Mineral Club. Capital District garden club members Jean Somerville, who lived in West will be exhibited in the 43rd Christmas Albany before moving to Slingerlands 20 Greens Show at the Pruyn House on Dec. years ago, has been entering the Greens 1, from noon to 6 p.m., Dec. 2, from 10 Show for more than 20 years. She also a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 3, enters the Altamont Fair and the flower from noon to 4 p.m. show in Albany .each year. Decorations made by members of the . Somerville plans to enter a dried ar Blue Creek Garden Club will grace the rangement in the "Holiday Blessings" stairs, windows and doorways of the category. "I've always enjoyed doing historic home throughoutDecember. "We things for the holiday season," she said. are really ecstatic to have the house decorated for Christmas. It makes every This year's Greens Show will hold thingjust so much more beautiful and so special interest for Somerville because much more fun at a beautiful time of the her three grand nieces, Alissa, Jenney Betty Warrell, left, and Grace McDonnell ready hand-made "Victorian and Dyani Jones, also will enter the year," said Camille Hoheb· of Loudon Gems" for the 43rd Annual Christmas Greens Show. ville, president of the Friends of Pruyn competition. House. "It really puts you in a warm, year McDonnell will do a tree featuring historicbuildingwasopenedasacommu- Betty Warrell, who lived in Delmar for wonderful"holiday mood." She said the "Victorian Gems." She has also designed nity cultural center by the Town of Colo- 30 years before moving to Loudonville decorations give visitors ideas for using a non-competitive dining room table set- nie about five years ago. four years ago, said the Pruyn House holiday decorations they already have in ting, entitled "FestiVe Occasion." "This year we kind ofput the emphasis provides a home-like atmosphere for the · new and creative ways. Merilyn Niles of Latham and 11 other on topiaries," Niles said, adding that the Greens Show. The Friends of Pruyn House are spon membersoftheBiueCreekGardenCiub garden club members enjoy decorating Warrell, a member of the Delmar soring an open house with refreshments are serving on the decorating committee the building. "It's work but it's fun at the Progress Club and a nationally accred_ on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon until4 p.m. for the Pruyn House. The group coordi- same time," she said. "It's pretty to look at ited judge of horticulture and design, Handmade beaded angels, decorated nates their holiday decorating.plans with when your all done." Garden club mem- said the organizers of the Greens Show bells, tatted snowflakes, sparkling but McDonnell's plansforthetree. This year's hers have been meeting to make decora- meet during July or August-to develop a terflies and velvet cornucopias, all cre color scheme is Victorian pink and rna- lions once a week for the past six weeks. theme and ideas for the show. ated by Grace B. McDonnell of LOudon roon. "We had a lot of lamb's ear ("mcluding "A flower show is for education and The Blue Creek Garden Club has been some that the club planted in the herb ville, have embellished the Christmas (Turn to Page 27) Greens Show tree in year s past. This decorating the Pruyn House since the garden at the Pruyn House), artemisia, Decorations of ivy, fruit and nuts, ar 'Tis the season for holiday revelry ranged by the Fort Orange Garden Club, will be on display throughout the 1(). Santa has arrived at all of his local The historic Cherry Hill Mansion at be displayed especially for the event. In room mansion. In the dining room; the perches, and the first weekend in Decem 523 1/2 South Pearl St. in Albany opens the dining room, the table will be set with table will be set for a holiday celebration ber seems the appropriate time to begin the doors to Albany's Christmas past on period China, silver and glassware for the with fruit pyramids, cakes and jellies, arranged in symmetrical 18th century the holiday revelry at many locations. Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. dessert course of an early 1800's meal, and visitors will be able to sample cookies fashion. The Adirondack Baroque quar· The Ten Broeck Mansion will be the The mansion, built in 1787 for Philip and other recipes prepared from the tet will play the music of the period, and site for The Albany County Historical and Maria Van Rensselaer, will be deco handwritten cookbooks handed down costumed interpreters will demonstrate Association's annual Christmas celebra rated with traditional holiday greens and thorough generations of the family. and discuss several aspects of life in the tion from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to floral displays. The Christmas tree in the Admission to the Cherry Hill Christmas 1700s, including spinning, basket mak 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Albany Garden South Parlor will be festooned with late celebration is $1. For information, call ing, board games and pin rolling. Study Club has decorated the mansion in 19th and early 20th century family orna 434-4791. the white, silver and glittery colors of the ments, and period toys from past resi A CDTA shuttle bus will allow you tc "Snow Queen" in conjunction with the dents will rest beneath the tree. Harpist travel between the historic mansions anc city's Sinterklass (Santa Claus) celebra Lucy McCafrey will play in the North A colonial Christmas is underway on to the Visitors Center at Quackenbust tion. The two-day open house will feature Parlor. Sunday at Albany's Schuyler Mansion, Square. For information, call434-0834. former home to General Philip Schuyler, tours of the mansion, a Christmas bou A bit to our_ south in Kinderhook, Lin tique and holiday refreshments. For in Throughout the house, antique Christ his wife Catherine Van Rensselaser and formation, call 436-9826. mas cards, clothing and other objects will their eight children. (Turn to Page 25) -Spotlight Newspap~rs Family Section -November 29, 1989-PAGE 21 THEATER DANCE MUSIC FOR ADVENT AND READINGS COUNTRY FOLK ART SHOW a FACULTY CRAFTS SHOW CHRISTMAS SALE Holiday crafts show and sale MAME KUPERBERG MORRIS 1ST STAGE Christmas music from. the Series of staged readings. ESIPA. Nationally recognized. Hamess featuring works jn wood. Musical hit by Jerome MOVEMENT THEATRE Renaissance to contemporary Raceway Grandstand building, sta!ned gloss. ceramics. fabric, lawrence and Robert E. Lee-. lntematlonal touring company Albany. Nov. 30, noon and 8 carols by Albany Pro Muslca. p.m. Information. 443"-5222. Saratoga Springs. Dec. 1-3, Fri. and metal by faculty members, Proctor's Schenectady. Dec. 1· based in Albany; dance. mime, Dec. 2 at st. Paul's Episcopal 5-9 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 Rensselaer County Council for 3. Fn .. sat. 8 p.m .. Sun. 2 p.m. theatre and clowning. Siena Church. Albany, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 RICHARD WILBUR p.m. Information. (313)634-4151. the Arts. Small Works Gallery. Information. 346-6204. College Foy Campus Center at First Reformed Church, Pulitzer prize winning poet, Main Troy. Dec. 1. opening receptton Theatre. Dec. 7-9.8 p.m. Theater of the Performing Arts NEW YORK STATE BARNS: SKIP PENK, THE ONE MAN. Schenectady, 7:30p.m. FORM AND FUNCTION 5-8 p.m.; Wed.-Sun .• through SHMOE Information. 783·2527. lnformatkm. 442-4167. Center, Albany. Nov. 30.4 p.m. Dec. zt. Information. 273-0552. A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS lnformatlon.442-5620. Color and black and white An evening Of comedy and MUSIC FOR OBOE, HORN, photomurals, drawings and a ·song, Caffe lena. Saratoga. Returns for Its 13th season, EBA VIOUN a KEYBOARDS slide show documenting KAY WALKINGSTICK lheater. Albany. Dec. 1-3,8-10. AUDITIONS Dec. 4-~. 8 p.m. lnformaton, Program featuring Brahms' Horn common barn forms. The PAINTINGS Fri. 10 a.m .• Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. ~3-0022. Trio and J.S. Bach's Double LimE SHOP OF HORRORS National Museum of Racing Featured at the Rathbone Information. 465-9916. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING Concerto for oboe, violin and Schenectady Ught Opera and Hall of Fame. Now through Gallery. Junior College of EARNEST harpsichord. Performing Arts Company. Qpera House, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.·4:30 p.m. Tues· Albany. Now thorugh Dec. 22. Center, Albany. Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Schenectady. Dec. 6 and 8. 8 Sat. Holiday Reception, Dec. 10, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon .• Osc;ar Wilde's comedy, p.m. lnformatiori, 372-6657. Schene"ctady Civic Players. MUSIC Information. 442-3995. noon-5 p.m. Information, 584· Wed .• Thurs. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1-2.6-10,7 p.m. BAROQUE BANQUET MUSIC FACULTY SHOWCASE WORKSHOPS 0400. SCREEN PRINTS BY Information. 382·2081. Capitol Chamber ArtiSts CONCERT NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEMPORARY PAINTERS THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF a TARTUFFE performing. Page Hall. 135 Guest artist Phyllis Mazza. violin. CLOSE-UPS An exhibitlon.lhe College of Sparkling version of one of the Western Ave., Albar:~y. Dec. 3, 7 with state University at Albany IT Sponsored by The Schenectady Saint Rose Art Gallery. Now greatest comedies of the p.m. Information. 489-0507. faculty. University at Albany styles, designers. and Phtographic Society, First through Dec. 11. Mon.·Frl., 11:30 manufacturers of men's and French theatre,·Universlty Performing Arts Center. Dec. 3, Methodist Church, a.m.-4:30p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. women's clothing from the Theatre. State University at ·SWEETLAND'STORYTELLERS 3 p.m. Information. 442·3995. Schenectady. Dec. 6, 7:30p.m. Information. 454-5102. 1920s. 30s and 40s taught by Albany, Dec. 1-2. 7·9., 8 p.m. Jeannie Laverty, Becky Holder, DIZZV GILLESPIE AND BILLY Information. 463-1674. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW Information. 442-3995. Susan Spivak an evening of Comella Frisbee Houde, Albany stories for adults, The Eighth Step ECKSTINE Institute of History and Art. Four ARTIST AT PLAY Group showing. Greene County Teaming up In a musical tribute · Council on The Arts. Top Gallery, JOURNEY TO FREEDOM Upstairs, Albany. Dec. 1. 7:30 consecutive Thursdays, Group showing. Greene County Part of Siena's '"Cry Freedom"' to the late, great. Count Basle. Windham. Now through Jan. 7. p.m. information. 434-1703. beginning Nov. 30. 6-8 p.m. Council on the Arts Catskill series, features a dramatic Proctor's Schenectady. Nov. 30, Wed-Sun .• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information. 463-4478. Gallery. Catskill. Opening JUDY SMALL a PAT HUMPHRIES 8 p.m. Information, 346-6204. Information. 734-3104. portrayal of historical figures reception Dec. 1. 7-9 p.m. who helped mold American Folksinger-songwriters, The FICTION WRITING Eighth step Upstai!S. Dec. 3. 7:30 In Cornwallville, Greene Gallery hours Mon.·Frl.. 9 a.m.-5 AMERICAN ART FROM THE 20s, history.Siena College, Foy · CALLIOPE p.m .. Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 30s AND 40s Campus Center Theatre. Dec. p.m.lnformation,434-1703. County, taught by Esther Renaissance band, Siena lnformat[n. 943-3400. Includes works that represent 5,.7 p.m. Information, 783-2527. JACQUI AND BRIDIE Cohen, Information, 289-6265. College chapel. Nov. 30. 8 p.m. VISIONS OF CHRIST'S COMING some of the major regional and Traditional and contemporary Information, 783-2381. national trends in early 20th TWELFTH NIGHT VISUAL ARTS Opening show at new William Shakespeare's witty British music. Caffe lena. century art. Albany Institute of THE MENDELSSOHN CLUB _diocesan gallery. Pastoral comedy of love and mistaken Saratoga. Dec. 1-2.8:30 p.m. GINGERBREAD HOUSES UNDER History and Art. Albany. Jeffrey Vredenburg conductor. Center. Albany. Dec. 3-Jan 14. Identity, Capital Rep, Albany. Information. 583-0022. . CONSTRUCTION Information. 463-4478. st. Patrick's Church, Watervliet. 2-5 p.m. Information. 439-4951. Now through Dec. 17 Tues. ·Fri. JOHN KING TRIO A call for entries In the Nov. 29. 8 p.m. Information, Adirondack Lakes Center for DOUGLAS C. SHIPPEE . ERASTUS DOW PALMER at 8 p.m. and Sat. 4 and 9 p.m .. Master of electronic 482-2142. EXHIBITION Sun. 2:30p.m. Information, 462- the Art's Annual Gingerbread Exhibition of abstract paintings. Improvisation, Troy Savings Bank American sculptor of the mid- 4531. Music Hall. Dec. 5, 8 p.m. FILM House Contest. Individuals of The Orange Street Gallery. groups may compete. deadline 19th century, Albany Institute of SLEEPING BEAUTY Information, 273-0038. GOODBYE MR. CHIPS Albany. Dec. 1·Jan. 5. Mon.-Fri. for registration. Dec. 8. Entries 10 a.m.-5:30p.m .• Sun. noon-4. History and Art. Now through Adapted by Richard Shaw in Classic novel, State Museum. BILL WATROUS must be delivered to the Art p.m. Opening reception Dec. 1. June 10. collaboration with ESIPA. Empire Jazz concert with special-guest Albahy. Dec. 1, 7:30p.m. 'centerby5 p.m. on Dec. 14. State Institute for the Performing Information,·47 4-5801. 5:30-8 p.m. Information. 462- SCREEN PRINTS BY trombonist Bill Watrous. Saint Information. 352-7715. 4775. Arts. Nov. 29-Dec. 16. CONTEMPORARY PAINTERS Rose Music Hall. Albany. Dec. 3. WUTHERING HEIGHTS 16TH NATIONAL JURIED at 8 p.m. Information. Ml-5222. 3 p.m. Information, 454·5 102. Classic tale of passion, hatred FORMS AND FIBERS Selection of works from the EXHIBITION Group exhibit; paintings. textiles. HOODWINKED JOHN McCUTCHEON and revenge. state Museum. Guild Hall Museum collection of and Invitational print show. sculpture. Things of Beauty Art American painters' styles Regional premiere, musical Known best for prowess on the Albany. Dec. 8. 7:30p.m. sponsored by the Print Club of comedy, Cohoes Music Hall. Gallery, Albany. Dec. 1·31. ranging from abstract hammered dulcimer, Old Songs Information. 47 4·5877. · Albany, Inc.• Stedman Room. Opening reception. Dec. 7. 5-8 Nov. 29-Dec. 24, Thus. Fri. 8 Concerts, Guilderland. Dec. 4, 8 expressionism, pop and Town of Colonie library. p.m. Information, 449·1233. figurative to geometric p.m.; Sat. 5 and 9 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Information, 765-2815. Through Nov. 30, Mon.·Frl. 9 and 7 p.m. lnformotlon. 235- TIM FOIZENLOGEN EXHIBITION abstraction, The College of a.m.·9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saint Rose Art Gallery, Albany. 7909. Sun. noon-5 p.m. Recent drawings·and paintings, Rensselaer County Council for Now through Dec. 11. Mon.·Fri. the Arts, Troy. Dec. 1·29. 5-8 11:30 a.m.·4:30·p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. Lecture by Tim p.m. Information 454-5185. -Dine Out- · Folzenlogen, Dec. 12. 7:30p.m. INTIMATE GESTURES, REALIZED A direct~ry of popular restaurants information, 273-0552. VISIONS HOLIDAY PARTIES! MELISSA HARRIS Masterworks on paper from the collection of the Albright· Knox Magical paintings. t.o.b. recommended for family dining Art Gallery, The Hyde Office or Home t3l Galleries. Albany. Through Nov. Collection, Glens Fans. Now 30. 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Thurs. 11am -11pm 16 A Wolf Road Colonie Fri. & Sat. 11am- 12pm (across from Colonie Center) 439-9810 PAGE 22- November 29, 1989 -Spotlight Newspapers Family Section OFFSPRING GREENHUT GALLERIES RECLAIMING PARADISE: Local letter carriers collect food Sylvia and Andrea Persico New paintings by local artist AMERICAN WOMEN present an exhibition of Barbara Mungall. new works by PHOTOGRAPH THE LAND During the week ofDec. 4-9 your letter tapestry art. The Rensselaerville 12 female printmakers from Work from Berenice Abbott. ghetti, ravioli, rice, dried milk, infant for Institute. Through Nov.31. 9 upstate New York. Greenhut Undo Connor .Imogen carrier will be collecting food for local mula, fortified cereals (non-sugared), a.m.-5 p.m. Information; 452- Galleries. Albany. Mon.-Fri. 10 Cunningham. Judy Dater. food pantries. Items needed are: canned canned vegetables and fruit, tomato and 5429. a.m.-9 p.m.: Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m..: Marion Faller,laura Gilpin. Betty meats, tuna fish, tomato sauce or paste, fruit juices. Leave any donation in your THE DAUGHTER Sun. noon-5 p.m. Hahn, Dorothea lange, Gall Skoff, Joan Myers, Marlon Post hearty and creamed soups, peanut butter, mail box for your carrier to collect. No Features paintings. drawings, A FOCUS ON THE FEMALE photography and sculpture by FIGURE Wolcott among others, jelly, noodles, macaroni and cheese, spa- glass containers please. Brickman. Dalton, Hand, The Rice Gallery in the Albany University Art Gallery. University Holmes.luce. Marlowe, Institute of History and Art. at Albany. Discussion of college admissions McCartan, Miller, Mulero. Gallery hours. Tues.-Sat. noon-5 PETER GISCOMBE Singletary. Singletary and p.m. Paintings featured In the Dietel Jean Jenkins, associate dean of admis are often anxious about that portion ofthe Weinman. Ted Gallery. Through Gallery. Emma Willard School in sions at RPI, will present a free discussion application. She will explain what the Dec. 2. noon-7 p.m.. Wed.-Sat. ELM TREE ART GALLERY Troy. Through Dec. 10. Dally 9 of the college admissions process at Beth necessary components are in an essay Information, 434-3285. a.m.-9p.m. large selection of etchings by lehem Public Library on Dec. 5 at 7:30 and also give examples of some of the the late Kalka Mot!. new works WALTER LAUNT PALMER by Gantner and McDuff. 16 paintings In a new exhibition.: p.m. She will concentrate most of the better ones which have been submitted. THE STATE OF UPSTATE: NEW watercolors and oils by local Albany lnstiMe of History and discussion on the essay since students YORK WOMEN ARTISTS artists. Portfolio show featuring Art, Through 1990. Information. Work of women artists from works by Delacroix. Boulanger. 463-4478. across Upstate New York. state Reln9. and Mot!. Elm Tree Art Museum. Now through Jan. 28. Gallery. Newton Plaza .latham. Information. 47 4-5877. Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 10 a.m.- 6 CROSSROADS p.m.. Thus. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m .• Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Sun. 1-5 p.m. A jur!ed exhibition of art by • women of the Capital Region, Information. 785-1441. The Albany Center Galleries. Now through Jan. 1, Mon.-Fri. 10 GALLERY ORIGINALS a.m.-5:30p.m .. Sun 12-4 p.m. Exclusive pastel paintings by PHOTOGRAPHY Hudson River artist Gene Green. Exhibit by Clare Pelkey, Colonie Umlted edition fine art prints of Town Hall. Route 9, 8:30a.m.• contemporary realism from Mon-frl. Information, 783-2728. China. Gallery Originals of EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW Latham. Information. 785-0198. AGAIN New exhibit, Museum of The Historical SOciety of Early· American Decoration, Albany. Tues.·Frl., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., lnlormaHon, 462·1676. TEIONKWAHONTASEN An exhibition of Mohawk Basketry. The Museum of the Hudson Highlands The Serving Lunch & Dinner Everyday Boulevard Comwall-on-Hudson. Now through Dec. 3. ll:OOam · lQpm Information. 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FINE These include. an 8oz. glass of wine of your ·Holidav Parties· Home and Oftlce Parties·Business Meetings ·Showers ·Weddings choice, pot.ato or vegetable and salad bar. " 579 Delaware Avenue, Albany 465·3762 We Wish Everyone a Healthy & Happy Holiday Spotlight Newspapers Family Section -November 29, 1989- PAGE 23 • "BE A BIRD WATCHER" LATHAM BUSINESS AND ST. NICHOLAS DAY BANQUET SENIOR SERVICES presented by children's room. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S showing of "The Little Princess." held by Sisterhood of St. Basil's tor pre-schoolers and their ORGANIZATION starring Shirley Temple: Russian Orthodox Church. will caregivers. William K. Sanford meeting. The Century House. Goodrich School. 91 Fiddlers include musical entertainment. Town Library. 629 Albony-Shqker Rt.9. Lothom;6:15 p.m. LISHAKILL SENIORS Lane. Latham, 4:30p.m. St. Basil's Center, MOplewood I Rd .. Loudonville, 1:30 p.m. Information, 273-4240. Information. 783-2823. Watervliet, Colonie, 11:30 a.m. meeting. Wednesdays. 1653 dancing. 9 a.m.; painting, 10 Information. 458-9274. HART SOCIAL CENTER Information. 273-6262. a.m.; arts and crafts, 12:30 p.m.; Central Ave, 9 a.m. HEART TRANSPLANT GROUP "I'Ll QUIT TOMORROW" bingo and "Everything Day. meeting, for patients. spouses. bowling at Sunset Lanes. 1 p.m.; COLONIE-GUILDERLAND · SENIORS HOLIDAY DANCE film. sponsored In part by 11 :30 o.m.-4 p.m.. Thursdays. 18 prospective patients and others with music by South Colonie Tuesdays. 18 Wilson Ave. ROTARY CLUB Albany Citizens Council on Wilson Ave .. Albany. Interested in learning about Friends of Music.Band. all town Information, 4~8-5176. lunch meeting, Wednesdays. Alcoholism Inc., discussion will Information. 438-5176_. organ donation. William K. seniors ore invited, tickets are Northway Inn. 12:15 p.m. ALBANY AIRPORT ROTARY follow film. William K. Sanford ' Sanford Town Library, 629 $2, Goodrich School. 91. Fiddlers Information, 458-9000. COLONIE SENIORS CLUB Town Library. 629 Albany-Shaker Albany-Shaker Rd .• Loudonville. Lone. latham, 1 p.m. breakfast meeting. TUE?Sdays, HART SOCIAL CENTER Qlood pressure clinic. Goodrich Rd., 7 p.m. Information. 458-- School. 91 Fiddlers lone, 7 p.m. Information, 458-9274. Information. 783-2824. Albany County Airport, 7:30 bridge. Wednesdays. 18 Wilson 9274. Latham, 1 p.m. Information, HOLIDAY CONCERT a.m. Ave., Albany, 1 p.m. 783·2823. presented by woman's chorus Information. 438-5176. COLONIE SENIORS MUSIC PROGRAM of Monday Musical Club, "The Well Elderly, .. presented by "ARTHUR" performance by Co!liope. everyone is invited, tickets ore Kathryn Prividera of Russell Sage starring Dudley Moore. Liza Renaissance bond. featuring $3. $2 for seniors and students. College, Goodrich School. 91 Minelli and John Gielgud. I GREENS SHOW works- from 16th century. $7 for reception will follow, Sierio Fiddlers lane. Latham. 12:30 sponsored In part by Albany · held by Friends of Pruyn House "BE A BIRD WATCHER" adults and $5 for seniors, Siena College Chapel, Rt.9. Latham. 2 p.m. Information, 783-2823. Citizens Council on Alcoholism and Capitol District Gorden presented by children's room. College. Route 9, loudonville, 8 p.m. Inc .• discussion will follow film. Clubs,juried exhibition. all for pre-schoolers and their p.m. Reservations. 783-2527. William K.Sanford Town Ubrary, welcome. 2!J7 Old Niskayuna· MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP COLONIE ART LEAGUE caregivers. William K. Sanford 629 Albany-Shaker Rd .. 7 p.m. Rd. Newtonville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. GROUP meeting and reception for Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Information. 458-9274. Free; informotlon,489-5183. meeting, opportunity for member's art show on display in Rd .. Loudonville, 1:30 p.m. education. shoring and Information. 458-9274. SOUTH COLONIE SCHOOLS RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE library through December. socialization, forMS patients, William K. Sanford Town Library. COLONIE SENIORS MEETING opportunity to give blood. Siena their families and friends. College Alumni Recreation 629 Albany-Shaker Rd .• ~Investment Planning." public Information session on chapter office,421 New Karner Center. Rt. 9 ,Loudonville. noon- Loudonville. 6:30p.m. presented by Terrence Perry. recommendations of middle meeting. eVery Friday, Platt's Rd .. Albany. 1 p.m. Information. Information. 458-9274. investment executive for Paine level education committee. Ploce.44 Wolf Rd., Colonie, 6 p.m.lnformation.462-7461. 783-6655 Webber, Goodrich School. 91 Sand Creek School. 329 Sand visitors welcome, 12:15 p.m. Fiddlers Lane. Latham. 12:30 Creek Rd .. Colonie, 7:30p.m. Information. 489-1422. CHP CLASS ON CHILDBIRTH p.m. Information. 783-2823. Information. 869-3576. ROESSLEVILLE LEISURE CLUB open to CHP members only, on LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS social meetings. Fridays, 10 pain management techniques SOCIETY OF ~EW ENGLAND meeting to establish the a.m., business meetings, first in birth. labor. breastfeeding. WOMEN league's position on Issue of Fridays, 1 p.m .. 1 N. Elmhurst HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SOCIETY OF REAL ESTATE 1201 Troy-Schenectady Rd .. Dutch treat luncheon and Incineration, Calvary Methodist Ave .. Colonie. Information, 458- sponsored by Friends of Pruyn APPRAISERS Latham. 7 p.m. Registration, meeting, presentation on dolls. Church, Belle Ave .• Latham, 7699. House, refreshments will be meeting. first Mondays. Century 783·1864. Howard Johnson's Restaurant. 9:30a.m. Information. 439-8096. served. will Include Greens House. Rt. 9. Latham. 6 p.m. Route 7, Latham. 11 :30 a.m. HART SOCIAL CENTER Show. Pruyn House. 207 Old Information. 270-7149. Information, 466-7942. sWimming at state University at Niskyuna Rd .• Newtonville. Albany, bus departs from COLONIE FIRE COMPANY noon-4 p.m. Free; Information, LADIES AUXILIARY ' center. Fridays. 18 Wllson Ave., 783-1435. Albany, 1:30 p.m.. information. meeting, first Mondays, Colonie 438·5176. VOCAL CONCERT Fire House, 1631 Central Ave .• 8 LATHAM KIWANIS by Stephanie Melvin, mezzo p.m. Information. 869-6995. CHRISTMAS GREENS SHOW LISHAKILL SENIORS meeting, Thursdays. past soprano. accompanied by COLONIE SENIORS "AN ADIRONDACK held by Friends of Pruyn House pianist Joann Rautenberg. meeting, Wednesdays. 1653 CHRISTMAS" president's meeting. slide presentation ~America the and Capital District garden Central Ave, 9 a.m. evening of songs and stories prospective members ore William K. Sanford Town Library. Beautiful," by Paul Whitbeck, welcome, Mill Rd. Acres Golf clubs.jurled exhibition. all 629 Albany-Shaker Rd .• COLONIE-GUILDERLAND with Christopher Shaw. William . welcome. 2JJ7 Old Niskayuna Goodrich School. 91 Fiddlers Course, Rt. 7, Latham,6:30 p.m. Loudonville, 2 p.m. Free; . ROTARY CLUB K.Sanford Town Library, 629 Rd. Newtonville, noon-6 p.m. lane. Latham. 12:30 p.m. Information. 783-6718 information, 458-9274. lunch meeting, Wednesdays. Albany-Shaker Rd., 7:30p.m. ~ree; Information. 489-5183. Information. 783-2823. Northway Inn, 12:15 p.m. Information. 458-927 4. HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY Information, 458-9000. public meeting, discussion of CHRISTIAN SINGLES "Universal Health Insurance," HART SOCIAL CENTER covered dish supper. Christmas Desmond Americana, 660 bridge. Wednesdays, 18 Wilson music by Moe Roe Coyle. ' (...-:.·'"· . ~ .. ·'-"' .. ··""'·· .. ~.....--: ... Albany-Shoke'r Rd .. Lqudonville. Ave .. Albany. 1 p.m. Loudonville Community Church. 6 p.m. Information. 452-3300. Information. 438-5176. 374 Loudon Rd., Lothom.6:30 Cut, Pierced, Painted p.m. Information. 797-3740 .. , _.,_.,------~------:x;:,COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN CLASS Lampshades 'Jar "JI.ny "Specia{ Occasion to prepare participants for by successful breastfeeding L---..-~., ..... ····· experience, $4 per couple, ·Weddings open to CHP members only. 1210 Troy-Schenectady Rd .• COUNTRY SHADES Private Parties latham. 7 p.m. Information. We'll be at HAMAGRAEL CRAFT FAIR Corporate 'lJinners 783-1864. Sat. Dec. 2 10-4 (jrana Openings 1rom 'Bacfi to (jersliwin 'LIVING NATIVITY EVENT 'Ifie 'Elegance of :Harp !Music reenactment of Christmas story with choir, presented by 'By Jermain Memorial Presbyterian • Church, Bethany Presbyterian 'E(iza6etfi !Meri1.1Jetfier :Huntrey Church and Loudonville CLASSIFIED Presbyterian Church at 22 Old _7495 Niskayuna Rd .• 7 p.m. Free; 893 · . information,465-7277. ADVERTISING ~-Tiie Lyric Harp~=~~::-TJ. NoW runs in both MUTUAL FUND INVESTING information on growth and income funds. tax-free funds. and U.S. Treasury funds presented by Frank Dyer. accountant executive, William K.Sonford Town library, 629 Albany-Shaker Rd .. 7 p.m. TitEl. It Information. 458-9274. and The lnflnlte Voyage S · • Wednesday, 8 p.m. poT •G T Mystery! • Thursday, 9 p.m. Art of The Western World Total Circulation - 15,508* copies every week • Friday, 11 p.m. 17th Street Theater PUBLIC INFORMATION $7 for first 10 words 25¢" a word over 10 words • Saturday, 9 p.m. MEETING ON AIRPORT An Evenmg At Pops presented by Town of Colonie , • Sunday, 8 p.m. Travels Engineering and Planning • Monday, 10:30 p.m. Services Department. William K. The American Experience Sanford Town Library, 629 Phone in your ad with • Tuesday, 10 p.m. Albany-Shaker Rd .. 7 p.m. Information. 458-9274. 11 Mastercard or Visa Wf9H~st>..Xv6E¢Ei,.;IIER.i ··.·.·.·••··.· .. .·•·•U.. ·.·.· ..• ·.·•. ...···.• ....•• • •..··.·.·.~.··.· i:?J .. ·.·····.• .. •.·•• •. Deadline for next "IF YOU LOVED ME" film. sponsored in part by Owens-Corning Fiberglas supports Albany Citizens Council on AlcoholiSm Inc .. a discussion will Wednesday's issue public television for a better community. follow film. William K. Sanford Town Library. 629 Albany-Shaker Rd .. 7 p.m. Information. 458- 4:00 PM Friday. - 9274. OWEN~ CORN.Nr, "RAISING RESPONSIBLE Owens-Corning ·CHILDREN" • Average for June 1989 fiBERGLAS is Fiberglas .. , ..... offered by North Colonie Schools for parents, Shaker High School. 445 Watervliet-Shaker Rd .. Latham, 7 p.m. Information. PAGE 24- November 29, 1989 -Spotlight Newspapers Family Section 785·5511. year for rehearsals, and special coaching. D Events The "all-star" Christmas Chorale was (From Page 21) selected from a pool of more than 175 students in grades 10, 11 and 12 through And now for something completely denwald, former home of the eighth Presi out the region. Melodies of Christmas dent, Martin Van Buren, is offering a features a wide range of Christmas car special candlelight program on Saturday ols, songs, sing-alongs and special ar from 5 to 7 p.m ..Guided tours will be .rangements by the orchestra and cho ·diFfeRent .•. suspended, and visitors will be free to rus. Tickets are $5, and available at CEO, stroll as guests through the historic struc the Palace, and many Key Bank branches. ture. Baroque flute music will be played by Catherine Folkers and Ardal Powell on Finally, don't miss the arrival of Sin reproductions of period instruments. The terklass at the riverfront on Sunday at usual entrance fee will be waved in honor 12:30 p.m. And this is just the first week of the forthcoming commemoration of end in December! Skip Penh: Van Buren's 207th birthday. A wreath laying ceremony, to which the public is also invited, will take place on Tuesday, The One Man Shmoe Dec. 5, his birth date. Lindenwald will close for the season Tuesday at 5 p.m. For information or directions, call 758-9689. The Capital Philharmonic will present He describes his humor as "stream of semi-consciousness," and labels himself a special holiday concert on Saturday at 8 a world-class buffoon. p.m. at the Doane Stuart School in Albany. He is Skip Penk, and the coffeehouse comedian is appearing Monday and'' Under the baton of conductor Stan Rubin, Tuesday nights, Dec. 4 and 5, at Caffee Lena in Saratoga. the philharmonic will perform Schubert's New diocesan gallery Penk's material, drawn from his experience as a soldier, farm hand, factory Unfinished Symphony, Bizet's Farondo/e worker, book seller, husband, father, song writer and actor has led to pieces from L'Ar/esienne, Mozart's German The Roman Catholic Diocese of Al explaining why the Hudson River doesn't run backwards, and "I wantto be an old Dances, Brahms' Hungarian Dances and bany is happy to announce the opening of aged new age person." · various Christmas selections. Tickets are Visions of Christ's Coming at the new Why does he do it? "A strong desire for public self-abasement helps," he $12, and may be purchased at Community diocesan gallery in the Pastoral Center, concludes. · Box Office, or at the school, in advance or 40 N. Main Avenue, Albany. Opening day on the night of the performance. For in will be Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent., Tickets for Penk's "0 ne Man Shmoe" are on a first come, first served basis and formation, call 465-5222. The exhibit will be openunti1Jan.14, daily are available by calling 583-0022. · ' As it has for more than two decades, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Delmar Community Orchestra will Folk artist perform at the German American Club of Albany on Saturday at 8 p.m.TI1e concert to perform will feature the orchestra, as well as the John McCutcheon, master of the womens chorus of the club in "pops" music hammered dulcimer and virtuoso on most Jpiisia9ileJii§! i and· song, including folk music, light clas other American folk instruments, will ~a 11111J ~ ri ty lnie rest} n. th ~ . COLONIE sics and marches. The performance is perform Monday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. at St. .\_·••··•)•••·c~.lllqd~·~-~en•~.all'•····•·•··•···-·-··· one ofthe longest standing holiday events Mark's Community Center, Guilderland in the Capital District. For information, Center. Old Songs Inc. presents this na •··•••P~ry!n~n.~·~~.ro.r!ll.~t!orr'••·.··•····•••· ALLIANCE call 439-4628. tive of Wisconsin whose storytelling CHURCH The Empire State Youth Orchestra · musical style reflects his adopted Appala Kr~~~~~~,~~x· and Youth Chorale celebrate a decade of chian home and the legendary greats of "Melodies of Christmas" on Sunday at traditional music he's learned from there. -·-···-···--.····-·•···.-~ppfti.GH-t•···· "the Palace Theatre in Albany: Conductor Tickets are $7 and are available at the . _.. ~]E Bol5349 TilE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE 1\lba.ny;NY 1220.5 Paavo Jarvi will lead the orchestra and door or in advance, for information, call COME WORSHIP WITH US THIS SUNDAY 765-2815. chorale in the noon and 3:30 p.m. con -- SUNDAY 32 LAPHAM DRIVE certs. Both shows benefit the Child Can BIBLE S1UDY 9•45 A.M. COLONIE, N.Y. cer Program at the Albany Medical Cen 1JTI •. Cofioes Carnage, Inc. MORNING WORSHIP U.OO A.M. ter. EVENING WORSHIP 7•00 P.M. Orchestra members, ranging in ages Nashville, Tenn. WEDNESDAY REV. L.S. LIGHTNER from 1lto 18,meetthroughoutthe school BIBLE STUDY/PRAYER 7•00 P.M. PASTOR New Years Celebrat_ion YOUR PARTNER .IN TRAVEL . • Direct Ticket DeliVery ~ '2~0~8,";;',"" d • Travel Insurance • Leisure and Business Travel Festival of LighLs 12/15 lhru J/6/90 1199"/person • • Lowest Airfare Rates & · doUble occ. Discounts 1 00 • International Travel Services Orlando, Florida 11/13 lhru 1/11/90 399 • Travel Videos Montreal, Canada $14900/person double occ. • G Call237-7777 Today 439-9477 Main Square 318 Delaware Ave., Delmar ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS :ACCEPTED SLffPlNG BtAUTY OPEN HOUSE For CBA junior Arid Senior High Wednesday, December 6, 1989 4:00-5:30pm & 7:00-8:30pm A Total Education Requires What We Call The 5 A's ... Atmosphere, Academics, Achi~vement, Accessibility & Adivities. We warmlY welcome you ... prospective 7th to 1Oth grade young men and your parents ... come visit us! Look us over! Traditional entering grades are 7 and 9, with openings anticipated for grades 8 and 10. ESIPXs. world-renowned Sliakr Xee•rodi.fCl production returns to Albany's private, Catholic, military junior and senior high school WeatJings, J3aJC/«fs delight the entire family! for college bound }'Oung men. 'ltnii[~9ift -Open CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY ~: ESIPA 1 De La Salle Road, Albany, New York 12208 '1Jecem6er 'Mon-'Friday EMPIRE STATE INSTilUTE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - 9:00-3:00 Admissions Office 462-7041 or 462-5447 November 29- December 16 anifor your convenience Box Office: (518) 443-5111 Sat. 'lJec 2ou£9:00-3:00 Spotlight Newspapers Family Section -November 29, 1989- PAGE 25 ' COIN AND STAMP SHOW EVEN lNG OF REFLECTION of Capital District Coin Dealers married couples are Invited to Association from 11 a.m. to 5 hear Fr. Joseph Busch from St. p.m. Polish Community Center. Paul the Apostle Church, 6:.15- 9:30 p.m .. lnformation, 393-4169. Washington Avenue Extension. ALBANY COUNTY ALBANY ALBANY ALBANY ALBANY NEW YORK CITY TI!IP "SLEEPING BEAUTY" US-CHINA ANNUAL BAZAAR HOLIDAY SALE PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS sponsored by the adult performance, Empire State objects for sale are from the non~profit community department of the Albany Performing Arts Center. Egg. People's Republic of China. organizations present a. holiday New member meeting, 7:30 p.m.. St. Paul's Episcopal Jewish Community Center, bus Albany, 10 a.m. Information, friends Meeting House. Albany, sale. Empire State Plaza. South leaves 340 Whitehall Rd .. 443-5111. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information, 462- Concourse. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Church. Hackett Blvd., Albany. Speaker Judy G9ies of Upper Albany at 7:30a.m .. $28. 0891. ALBANY COUNTY HOLIDAY MUSIC POTPOURRI Information. 438-6651. CONCERNED FRIENDS OF Hudson Planned Parenthood HOPE HOUSE DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLIDAY SALE area high school concert bands Association. FESTIVAL OF TREES meeting. support group for AMERICAN REVOLUTION non-profit community and choral groups perform from their holiday repertoires. Empire featuring 100 decorated trees, families of substance abusers, Gansevoort Chapter. Wolfert's organizations present a holiday State Plaza. Plaza Concourse. sponsored by local businesses, every Thursday. Child's Nursing Roost Country Club. Van sale, Empire State Plaza. South Albany, noon-1 p.m. through Albany Institute of History and Home auditorium. 25 Hackett Rensselaer Blvd .. Albany, noon. Concourse. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 22. Information. 474-5986. Art, 125 Washington Ave .. Blvd .• Aibany, 7:30p.m. Information, 456-4580. Albany. through Dec. 3. lnfofmation, ~5-2441. HOLIDAY MUSIC POTPOURRI LECTURE BISHOP'S BALL ALBANY Information. 463-4478. "An Evening in Paris: black tie area high school concert bands "Maveriks and Marginal People: affair. Peter D. Kiernan Plaza, and choral groups perform from The lydiuses and the HOLIDAY SALE "SLEEPING BEAUTY" Albany, 6:30p.m. Information, their holiday repertoires. Empire Radcliffes.~ presented by Stefan non-profit community performance. Empire state 434·2990. State Plaza. Plaza Concourse. Bielinski, New York State organizations present a holiday Performing Arts Center. Egg, Museum. Albany. 7:30p.m. OPEN HOUSE Albany, noon-1 p.m. through sale, Empire State Plaza. South Albany. 10 a.m. Information, ALBANY Dec. 22.1nforrnation,474-5986. Information. 474-5877. Concourse, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ' 443-5111. Historical Society of Early American Decoration, 19 Dove INFORMATION MEETING HOLIDAY MUSIC POTPOURRI WORLD CLASS BOXING on foster care and adoption, Michael "The Silk •.O!ajlde, jr.. vs. St., Albany, noon-4 p.m. area high school concert bands HEMLOCK SOCIETY RECOVERY, INC .. Parsons Child and Family and choral groups perform from Dennis "The Magician~ Milton. _Information, 462-1676. of the Capital District. first Center,60 Academy Rd .. presented by Universal OLD SONGS COUNTRY DANCE self-help group for former their holiday repertoires, Empire Unitarian Church of Albany. 405 mental patients and former Albany, 7 p.m. Information. 426- State Plaza. Plaza Concourse. Promotions. Empire State Plaza. Basic steps for beginners at 7:30 Washington Ave .• Albany. 8 nervous patients. Unitarian 2665. Albany,noon-1 p.m. through Albany, 8 p.m. Information. 449- p.m. Dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. p.m. Information. 482-1647. Church of Albany, 405 Dec. 22. Information, 474-5986. 0069. Uve acoustic music by TBA. OPEN HOUSE Washington Ave.• Alt?any. 7:30 Caller Tony Parkes. $5atthe Samaritans. 200 Central Ave .. OPEN HOUSE MOTHERS' CENTER p.m. Information. 346~8595. door at Guilderland Elementary A\bany,5-7 p.m. Information. for adult and continuing self-help organization for 463-2323. SCHENECTADY parents. first Congregational School, Route 20 Guilderland. education programs. College Church, 405 Quail st., Albany, Information, 765-2815. 'SAFE PLACE of St. Rose, Albany. 6 p.m. SCHENECTADY MODERN MOTION AEROBIC 454~5102. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Information, 64,000 QUARTERS support group for those who lriformation. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WORKOUT 438-0697. Multiple Sclerosis Society and have lost a loved one to SINGLE SQUARES topic will be ~Photography as total body workout with Theta XI frate;rnity will attempt suicide. meets first and third with caller Bob Bourassa, St. Artistic Expression.~ First WORKSHOP emphasis on improving to raise $16.000 by building a Tuesdays. St. John's lutheran Michaels Community Center, Methodist Church. "Minding the Body. Mending cardiovascular fitness and m!le !ong row of quarters. Church. 160 Central Ave., linden Ave .• Cohoes. 7:30p.m.,__ Schenectady, 7:30p.m. the Mind and Soul: presented burning calories, meets Crossgates Mall. 10 a.m.-9:30 Albany. 7:30p.m. Information, Information, 459-5653. Information. 463-1674. by Joan Borysenko, Polish Mondays. 5 p.m .. Saturdays 10 p.m. 463-2323. Community Center, 225 a.m. and Wednesdays. 5 p.m. OPEN HOUSE Washington Ave. Ext .. Albany. 9 Young Women's Christian CIVIL AIR PATROL for prospective students and . a.m.-4 p.m. Information. 489- Association. 28 Colvin Ave .. every Tuesday. Albany Senior their parents. Christian Brothers Squadron. Albany Airport. 7 LAKE GEORGE 4431. Albany,lnformation, 438-6608. Academy, 1 De La Salle Rd .. SCHENECTADY COUNTY p.m. Information. 869-4406. Albany, 7-8:30 p.m. Information, THE GREAT ADIRONDACK 462-7041. CANOE COUNTRY RECOVERY, INC. LOW IMPACT AEROBICS. APPLE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Counsel for the Adirondack -self-help group for former ALBANY INTRODUCTORY AEROBICS meets Tuesdays and Thursdays,, Mountain Club presents a mental patients and former meets Mondays and meets first Wednesdays, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS GROUP 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m., and on f.arnsworth Middle School, State program on canoe routes and nervous patients, Salvation Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Young Wednesdays and Mondays, 4-5 Army. 222lafayette Hillard meeting. Chapter Office, 421 farm Rd .. Guilderland, 7 p.m. conservation. Club's st.. Women's Christian Association. p.m. Young Women's Christian headquarters. 7:30p.m. Rm .• SChenectady, 10 a.m. New Karner Rd .• Albany, 1 p.m. 28 Colvin Ave .. Albany, Information. 482-2609. Information, 783-6655. Association. 28 Colvin Ave .. Information, 668-4447. Information, 346-8595. Information. 438-6608. Albany,lnformatlon, 438-6608. SCHENECTADY DAY OF REFLECTION •. ted by Rev. leo P. O'Brien Of St. _ . We_ekly Crossword-- SCHENECTADY Vincent de Paul Parish, SCHENECTADY · Dominican Retreat House. 9:15 ·RocK N ROLL· · · By Gerry Frey· RECOVERY, INC. ,-.; _ ,...,. a.m.-3 p.m. Information. 393- r ACROSS r.;;-F,Ti'T<-i-;-;- self-help group for former SECULAR SOBRIETY GROUP 4169. ' mental patients and former 1 The _:'Shake it Up" group for recovering alcoholics. EVENING OF REFLECTION nervous patients, Unitarian Te_mple Gates of Heaven. 5 Computer aid House, 1248 Wendall Ave.; 10 Billy_: "Piano Man" Schenectady, 7:30p.m. ~~;r:r~ o~:r~~~~~~:~:~~~t~dy' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:.e~ 1ol• 14 Newspaper sect Information, 346-8595. 7:30p.m. Information. 346-5569. p.m. including dinner. Information. 393-4169. 15 __ Adams: Landscape photographer 16 Ready, willing and __ 17 Keg contents 18 Essential pump 19 Natalie_ 1!:..-+6...,__- 20,1'..at __:"Hit Me With ALBANY SYMPHONY Your Best Shot • 22 The :·"I'm a ORCHESTRA Believer-. The Friday Evening Series, The ~aturday Evening Series, 24 Electrically charged atom Another Season ofGrcatMusie Mernll Lynch Palace Classics is sponsored by is sponsored by 25 Ice cream holders NEW YORK TELEPHONE MERRILL LYNCH 26 "Whole Shakin' Goin' On": Jerry lee lewis 29 Big Mac holder FRIDAY, DEC. 8 SATURDAY, DEC. 9 30 Don Rickles specialty 8:00PM 8:00PM 34 Gabor et at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Palace Theatre, Albany 35 _ Tillis: Country Julius Hegyi, Conductor western star 36 Stevie __: "You Are The Brahms: Serenade No.2 2 ~ -=-- in your bonnet 3B American Buffalo Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Sunshine ol My Life~ 39 MiL ship 3 Nothing in Paris Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto- YosefYankelev soloist 37 The Badger State for short 42 Roy __: "Oh Prefty 4 Dire __: ~Brothers in Siegmeister: Symphony No.8 ( YVorld Premier) ' 38 "Hey Jude" singers Arms!! Woman!! 40 Tokyo's original name 5 Larry __: Rodeo cowboy 44 R_od __: "Maggie Mae" Ticket Information: (518) 465-4463 41 Let's really get __ _ 6 Precedes "OUS": Burden 46 Kickup ___ 43 Employ some 47 "To With Love" 44 Lath. 7 ~Born in the _w.: Bruce 49 Currant event Einstein failed algebra. Edison's teacher 45 Cassandra et at Springsteen 50 Analyze grammatically was convinced he .was 46 Gartunkel 8 Sunday speech 51 Paul __: "Lonely Boy" beyond help. · 47 British guns 9 _John: "Sad Songs" 52 The Bee_: "Stayin' Alive" 4B City in Idaho 10 Michael __: "Beall!" 53 Peter : Cartoonist We're the Lear~ing Center. 50 -American __-.: Don 11 Woodwind 54 Raised red mark We specialize in helping children Of Mclean 12 Pronoun for Simone 55 Two word exclamation all ages become confident in their learning 51 • all odds": Phil 13 General Robert E. and family 56 Penny skills and achieve success Collins · 21 "Ode __ Nightingale" 57 __ Capshaw: Actress in school. 54 Dionne _: "I'll Never 23 Peter et at 60 African board game Quite simply, we know that with friendly Fall in Love Again" 25 __ Club: "Colour by ~~~S~olution lo "We Give Thank"'•·~··== encouragenient and individual help a child 58 Follows "WIN" and "COR" Numbersw. can do great things. •. 59 "Clean and __": K•aton 26 Jerry Lee __: 'Great movie Balls Afire" 61 Adrift 27 Sheepish 62 Las Vegas game 28 There is no accounting for The 63 Mountains in Soviet Union this 64 Lease 29 Ms Arthur Learning 65 "Unto. us~_ is given" 31 Female name 66 Ham if up 32 Car type Center 67 Tote a 33 Canters DOWN 35 Opera house 12 Colvin Avenue, Albany o 459-8500 1 Ty __: Hall of Farner 36 " __ Willie Winkie" Routes 9 & 146, Clifton Park o 371-7001 I PAGE 26-November 29, 1989 -Spotlight Newspapers Family. Section I I _j at the Pruyn House, which contains basil, Child care available St., Albany. An opening reception Will be D Greens coriander, lavender and thyme. "'The while you shop held on Thursday Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m. (From Page 21) flower garden on the other side was put in The exhibit Will continue through Dec. Here's a convenient, low-cost way to 3i. beauty," she said. "It's to educate the by the Fort Orange Garden Club," she explained. deal with the pressures of those holiday public and display the beauty of horticul shopping chores - drop your child off Included in the group is Lillian Longley ture and related subjects." She said a McDonnell's love of flowers goes back for a few hours at the YWCA of Albany of Slingerlands. Dorothy Smith, of Del standard show, such as the Greens Show, to her childhood in Canton, Ohio. "My while you go off to get twice as much mar will also be a part of the exhibition. incorporates design, horticulture, edu family always had beautiful gardens. ·I done without them! Throughout Decem cation and special interest exhibits, and can remember the garden and nothing ber, between 9:30 and noon, the YWCA of Free catalogs but scented gardenias. Summer nights follows a written set of rules. Albany, on 28 Colvin Ave., between Cen available to students Warrell has been involved in the the air would be laden with that gorgeous tral Avenue at Westgate Shopping Plaza, Greens Show for the past 28 years. "I perfume," she said. "'Thatwasmyinspira and Washington Avenue, will offer a Study abroad programs in more than started out in the show entering as an tion." Holiday Drop-In Center for young chil 15 countries are described in the 199().91 exhibitor and being judged on my work, • dren. Call438-6608 to reserve a place for academic year and summer programs McDonnell took cou'rses in horticul catalog available free from the American she said. Later, she started accepting ture and floral design offered by the your youngsters a day beforehand. committee chairs and judging the en Institute For Foreign Study of Greenwich, Federated Garden Clubs of New York Historical society Conn. The 280-page catalog includes full tries. She said the open competition State at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New improves the caliber of the shows, and open house year, semester and summer academic York City. "It was a beautiful time," she programs in London, Leningrad, Paris, the Greens Show has become a holiday said. Through this, she became a New On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, season tradition._ Cannes, Florence, the Greek Islands, York State-accredited horticulture judge. the public is invited to an open house at Beijing, Dublin, Sydney and Salzburg. After leaving the Albany Institute, the "My hobby afforded me a full life of the Museum of the Historical Society of Information and a free catalog are Greens Show was held at St. Peter's interest and beauty," she said. "It has Early American Deeoration at 19 Dove Church in Albany for several years be available to students from the College ot>ened the door to many wonderful St., Albany, from noon to 4 p.m. Members division, American Institute for Foreign fore being moved to the Pruyn House. friendships." will answer questions about current Study, Dept. P-5, 102 Greenwich Ave., Warrell said people are now finding the exhibitions including "Everything Old is show again, and added that individuals do New Again," a display of antique decora Greenwich, Conn 06830 or by calling toll McDonnell, a charter member of the free (800)727-AIFS. not have to belong to a garden club to Albany's Tulip Festival Committee, has tive items with replicas painted by soci enter the show. been a participant in the Greens Show for ety members; a second display showing Many of the people who enter arrange all of its 43 years. She is a founder of tl1e 19th century genre scenes on chairs, Pine cone workshop ments in the Greens Show have years of Birch Country Garden Club. trays and cornices; and a third which experience in floral design that began shows the use of shells, cornucopias, The Cornell Cooperative Extension of with an invitation from a friend. "I started McDonnell said the first show at the flowers and urns, popular Victorian mo Albany County Will hold a workshop on in a garden club in 1952 in Pine Plains, Albany Institute of History and Art was tifs. Eight cases hold permanent displays decorating with pine cones today, Nov. 29 N.Y.," Warrell said. She was living with sponsored by Fort Orange. She was which exemplify the different decorative from 7-9p.m. The workshop will be taught her husband on a farm when a friend among the members of the Birch County techniques used to ornament 18th and at the William Rice Extension Center on invited her to join a garden group. "'The Garden Club who were invited to exhibit 19th century furniture and accessories Martin Road in. Voorheesville. Several more I did, the more I \earned, the more in the first show. featured in the museum. holiday ideas will be demonstrated, in I wanted to learn," she said. cluding pine cone roping, door hangings and reindeer ornaments. Participants Will Somerville first became involved after "A lot of our garden club members The lunch bunch make one or two projects to take home. joining the Albany Evening Garden Club came for ideas and inspiration on how to A group of paintings, textiles, and Pre-registration is required and there is a more than 26 years ago. She is a former decorate their own houses," she said. sculpture by 15 local women artists will $4. fee for materials. Please ca1176S.3512 member of the Bethlehem Garden Club open Dec. 1 at t.o.)). Galleries, 247 Lark_· for more information. and a current member of the Delmar Progress Club. "I no sooner finish an exhibit than I'm Somerville, whoisaprivatedutynurse, thinking about our next show. It's con AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIEDS - stant," McDonnell said. "It's a consum sometimes get her patients involved in 1985CADILLAC ELDORADO: floral design projects because it's good ing interest. You're always looking at new TOYOTA CORONA: 1970 1986 PLYMOUTH RELIANT, and beautiful ideas." stick shift. A wondertul gift for 2 door, low mileage, ongmal Excellent condition, LOADED, therapy for getting well "It's just some any occasion! Needs some owner, $3950. 439-4688. $12,500. Call439-96821eave thing that I enjoy for relaxation. It's the work, but it runs. Only $100. message./ artistic outlet that I have," she said. "I She has earned a reputation over the Call Brendan 463-6459. enjoy taking the flowers and seeing what years for creating exquisite Christmas 1979 DODGE: Diplomat. Per-. Now Featuring. Winterization & Gene rail I can do to make a little bright spot." tree ornaments. Her favorite ornament is feet for cruisin' in the Winter or · Auto Service · · - She said she often finds materials she a bell covered with pale blue crushed Summer. NC, power seats, can use when she's out walking. "I like to velvet. The bell stayed on the mantle of etc; This is that classy unique • Remote Start Systems use roadside flowers and pieces of wood her family's living room through many car you've been looking for. It • A/C & Heater Repair and things you find along the road, • she holiday seasons. runs like a top. ONLY $500. - • A/C lnstollotlon added. Sommerville has won many blue ACTNOWI! 463-6459, ask for • Alarm Systems Brendan. • ~odor Detectors ribbons for her Hogarth curve arrange- "Everything you do in the line of artis ments. - - · · tic work is governed by the artistic de 84 TOYOTA LONGBED NORTHWAY Air Conditioning Inc. Niles, former president of the 23- sign requirements," said McDonnell. TRUCK, like new condition, air at the Atlantic Station/Corners of Rt. 9W & Fuera Bush Road. member Blue Creek Garden Club, was conditioning, 5 speed, insu- Glenmont, NY 12077 (518) 456-5551 Those requirements are balance, con lated cap with sleeper carpet Robert c. Gipp Manager introduced to gardening by her husband's trast, rhythm, proportion, scale and · kit, new paint and tires. L------ grandfather, who had a garden of thou dominance. $2995.00 453-6001. sands of gladiolus. When he saw her en thusiasm and appreciation, he gave her a As well as the Greens Show, several ·Classified Advertising ------. set of gardening tools, which she used t,o other events Will be held at the Pruyn start a garden at her home in Latham. "I House during December. A children's ',~J."tfVJO'rkS~~ Clas:~'!er~n~~nv~=~sing was a gardener frrst, • Niles said. Christmas party, featuring two storytell It was after attending one of tl1e Blue ers and a visit from Santa Claus dressed in Creek Garden Club's flower shows that the Colonial style, will be held on Dec. 16, \II for you! ,~ S~~liGin andSp~~liGin she realized she loved floral design as from 2 to 4 p.m., and a holiday music Spotlight Classifieds Work!! Un copies every week much as gardening. progr3111 will be held on Dec. 27. WRITE YOUR OWN Niles said she learns something new ForinformationonenteringtheGreens · ·Minimum $7.00 for 10 words, 25¢ each add~ional word. Phone $7.00 fOr 10 WOfdS from each of the club's projects. This Show or attending the festivities, cal1489- number counts as one word. Box Reply $2.50. Business ads to be 25' eaCh additional WOfd charged to accourlt $2.00 extra.· included the herb garden the club planted 5183. wr~e your classifed ad exactly as you want it to appear in the :TibliSI'f1EiJ~bW(1NE·g/~~00lP.iJ{FRJiJAY newspaper. Oo not abbreviate. Teleph~ne Ills one word ..Be sure to !/'':'._.,,,~;;>;~"'- _...... _·-;.;- ., ..... ·.·:···'<:~·:::~·"-Bfor-next-.Wed,nesday S paper$ category in your ad. ·.·fit,__ .,,_~,:-·····- -- "''· :,.:,:-.,.,,<>,--_,_, ___ ,_,,_,_,". --"' .,.... · " ---Denny's .. $7.00 " " " $8.25" $7.25 $7.50 $7.75 u.oo Offering: " " ~ " ,.," $1.00 $$.25 $9.50 ,. 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Please run my ad on the following Wednesday issues:_ 1x ___ 2 x__ . 3x -- 4x -- ::: to Cancel Spotlight Newspapers Family Section -November 29, 1989- PAGE 27 Focus on local authors By Anna Jane Abaray Slingerlands resident Sharon Gmelch has been writ ing about anthropology for some 15 years now. On Dec. the book that has been perhaps her most satisfying work, :e~~r.;e,~~n~~~r~~~k':~~:n~~~i!:fnt=.~ Iii i)ii'i'Qvgfi[t!§!H& i!Wl 'I ii1§Pgtfj\jjfjg§gf!yjqg I ~~~~:~~:~~~i~~~:-'s~~~~~~i ;:!~, ~~.~~~yrRi~~~~~ the book focuses on Nan Donohoe. cleaning duties. Retired. semi- potential. Details. (1) 805-687- YOUR 25 WORD .CLASSI APARTMENT/HOUSE- retiredwelcome.GoodSamri- 6000Ext. Y-2339 The facts of Donohoe's life are straightforward: born . FlED AD will run in the New CLEANING: Weekly/Bi- tan Home 439-8116 in 1919, she trained as a maid, but spent most of her life - York State Classified Adver- Weekly. Monthly, or just 1 as a peddler, living in wagons, and later trailers, under tising Network (NYSCAN) of Time. Call between 6 & 1 Opm. RECEPTIONIST: Part Time 52 weekly newspapers in HIRING: MEN - WOMEN 10-15 hours/week .. Some conditions that were arduous at best. She had two hus 462-5012 Construction mining, Sales, bands and gave birth to 18 children. Through it all her Albany, Adirondack. evenings, weekends, holidays. Poughkeepsie, and Westch Data processing, Banking, spirit was undaunted, and her perception and sense of hu Good people/telephoneftyping ester areas for only $72, or in CHIMNEY SWEEP, fireplaces Airlines, Engineering etc, skills needed. Good Samari mor remained keen. 182 weekly newspapers and chimneys cleaned, minor transportation, housing, excel . As a graduate student, Gmelch and her husband, an tan Home 439-8116. throughout New York Stat.e for masonry repairs. Mr Chips lent benefits- CALL NOW- 1- thropologist George Gmelch, spent a year living with 424-4879. 206-736-0775- Ext. 123A only $180. Call or visit The GREAT KIDS NEED FUN Irish travellers, camped next to Donohoe and her family,' Spotlight 439-4949. Master eventually becoming her friend. It's a deeply moving NANNY! David (5) and Samuel Card orVisa accepted. HOUSE CLEANING DONE WANTED: COOK. full time. (3) are looking for a nanny who story, tinged with irony and sadness, and full of unex Homes Apartments offices, low experienced_. Afternoon hours. likes to do fun things and go Pected events, both good and bad. Donohoe's story is one 11@~!))'($tt\i1~8§!!\Y!Pf.?l rates, insured, spring cleaning Caii462-3631Tony. "cool" places. (Plus some light of courage and dignity. done and windows call Calhy housekeeping and errands) Now a professor of anthropology at Union College, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. 462-2897. DRIVERS: Take this job and They live near the T in Gmelch published the book in 1986. The book was picked Excellent References. Re love it. Call today: J B Hunt, 1- Watertown, Massachusetts up by well-known publisher W.W. Norton and, unlike the sponsible, Caring, Creative. I .\ El!lgw¢9o i tl 800·643-3331. EOE. Subject and their parents are offering to drug screen. academic articles Gmelch often writes, Nan is writtenfor $3.00 Hour for one child; $1.00 super pay and great benefits. per additional child. Call SEASONED FIREWOOD: Full a wide readership. RECEPTIONIST GAL FRI Call (617) 232-6459. TODAY and a leave message; cord $125. face cord $50 de DAY full time enthusiastic, "It's a universal story," Gmelch said, "Nan is a strong, 439-3471. livered. Haslam Tree Service. energetic, mature. Competitive If you're looking for a job at a heroic figure; through it all she maintained control of her 439-9702. salary/benefits send resume weekly newspaper in New York life." Gmelch has been touched by the letters she has BABY SITTING in my Delmar FIREWOOD: Cut, split and to E-Poxy Industries Inc., 14 State, .we have a free classi received from people who have read the book. "Itisgrati- home. Certilied Pre-school delivered.,Simpson & Simpson West Shore Street. Ravena, N fied ad service to help you in fying to know that the book has made a difference in teacher,fiveyearsexperience. Firewood -767-2140 y 12143. your search. Send your ad to people's lives." Local references. Call 475- RCS SCHOOL substitute NYPA Newsletter, Executive The book was published in a British edition and will be _ 1820. school bus drivers. Call Mr ParkTower.Aibany,NY 12203 coming out in the U.S.inpaperbackinthefall. During her FULL TIME babysitting, my Robert Albright756-2153. Dec. 7 appearance at the library, Gmelch will talk about home, prefer toddlers. Refer- EARN MONEY typing at home. TIMES UNION Paper Substi the Irish travellers and show slides taken over the years ences. call 439-3497 GREY AND WHITE KITTEN. $30,000/year income poten tute. Call Tim at 439-6056 or that she worked among them. It's not necessary to have in the vicinity of Roweland & tial. Details, (1) 805-687-6000 439-3561 Wellington Rd Thanksgiving Ext. B-2339 d~~~~~~~ ~;ain an understanding of their extraor- I~M,I.§j!f§§§ p,pgp,fif!J.!':!Jittl morning. Call475-0305. 1 LAND SCAPING help. part BETHLEHEM CENTRAL The series will resume in January 1990 with talks by GOVERNMENT SEIZED time. Resume required. If seri MIDDLE SCHOOL, Library Jim Nehring on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and by PROPERTY! Auto's. houses, ous call Tim. 439-3561 or 439- Aide. 1 0 month position, circu- . Shirley Nelson on Thursday evening, Jan. 25. boats, computers, stereo's, 6056. lation desk, clerical work. stu T.V.'s.officefurniture. etc. Buy Part-time Homemakers. sen- UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. dent supervision. Basic c;;om Nehring will discuss his recent book "Why Do We Got dirt cheap! For your use or iors, College Students earn up AAA 1 Distributor to automo puter skills helpful. Call Jean · to Do This Stuff, Mr. Nehring?" which began as a column resale! Call for exciting details to $7 Monday through Friday live and maintenance markets. Kass 439-7 460 in the The book charts a day in the life of a 717-288-8946 Spotlight. 5:30p.m. to4p.m. Hours vary Local territory. Unlimited HUMAN SERVICES DIREC teacher at fictional Amesley High. Nehring's observa CHRISTMAS TANNING !~~~2~~Donalds • of Delmar . imoome potential. (Producers TOR; Administrator of day tions are based on his seven years as a social studies BEDS: Foryear-round tan from earn $40,000+) high com programs with new focus on teacher at Bethlehem Central High School. $199. WOLFF home-commer PiT Nighthawks! Earn up to mision. Expense allowance, service for developmentally Nelson will discuss her 'new book "Fair, Clear and cial units. monthly payments $7.00 per hour Monday Can lead to management disabled. Active supervision. Terrible," the 25 year history of an evangelical religious low as $18. Call today FREE through Sunday 5 p.m.to 1 am opportunity. Send resume to A motivated & dedicated staff, movement in Shiloh, Maine. The book is a deeply per color catalog (1-800-228- Hours VARY McDonalds of Sosmetal Products Inc., 2945 full complement of clinical sonal one for her. Both her parents were raised in this 6292) Delmar 439-2250 E, Tioga Street. Philadelphia. services. support of agency PA.19134 or call 215-739- utopian. community where people lived and worked to management are 6200. gether. After World War I, they left the movement and MANAGEMENT TRAINEE: offered.Salary mid-30's. Ex BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Na First Investors Corp. a 59 year RECEPTIONIST - PART tensive benefits. Send res were married. The book was published this year by tional manufacturer needs old Wall Street investors firm TIME; week days, excellent ume/salary requirements to British American Publishing, and edited by Susanne local person to service 100% with assets under manage telephone and mathematical Sullivan County ARC, Person Dumbleton and local resident Margaret Mirabelli. Nel natural juice route. Best qne ment in excess of 4 billion skills required; typing skills nel, Box 812, S. Fallsburg, NY son, who lives in Albany, is also the author of the award man business ever. No sell dollars is continuing to expand helpful. Call Delmar Animal, 12779. EOE. winning novel, "Last Year of the War." ing. No overhead. Must have in the Capitol District area. For Hospital 439-9361 9-4pm. $14,400. secured 100% by The library has hosted several local authors sioce a rewarding career in the in DISTRICT MANAGER: Per inventory. $55,000 very pos vestment industry with a pro $$$·EVENINGS. PAR:r-TIME: 1988, iocluding Dr. William Fenton of Slingerlands, Dr. siblelirsl year. This could make Sell lingerie at home parties, son to supervise others· in this gressive company call Gary area. Salary, commission Robert Alexander of Delmar, and theSPotlight's former you independant. First time top pay. free kit. 785-8671 Barkman (518)459-5427. could total $40,000 1 sl year .... editor, Nat Boynton, and novelist, and Albany-native, Ber offer. for details call9am-9pm. Monday thru Friday 9-5. nard Conners. All programs are free and open to the pub- 1-800-633-1740. no experience necessary, no Delmar: 1100 Sq. Fl. Prime age limit. Selected person flown to Dist office for orienta Office Space - Medical Legal or tion. Need $2900 deposit Bethlehem Guilderland Colonie Business. On Delaware Ave. (accred~ed) to cover supplies. Call 9 AM - 4:30 PM For details call: Charlie Sutton 4 BR, 2 BTH Cape, FR w I Canterbury Park, 3 BR, Great Starter Home 1-800-233-3185. Woodstove, LR wiFP, 2.5 BTH Upgraded Situated On Deep Lot, 439-9363 "ONE OF A KIND AT CHADWICK New Kitchen, Wide Condo, End Unit, Cl A, Close To Busline & SQUARE" Plank Floors, FR w I FP, Laundry Rm, Move Shopping, New Carpet We have expanded one o! our townhouse New Homes For Sale LOCAL designs to create a private guest suite on Beamed Vaulted .Ceil In Condition. ing. . Magnolia Circle REAL ESTATE ing, 2.2 Acre. the 2nd lloor while still retaining the perfect Offered at $112,900 Offered at $67,250 owner's quarters on the 1st floor. Still time $106,000 3 Bedroom Ranch. Offered at $269,000 to choose your favorite colors. A must see 439-2888 438-4511 at $158,500 $119,000 3 Bedroom Cape 439-2888 GLENMONT A 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Custom Built ready for your Loudonville Townhome thai will change your lifestyle to inspection. DIRECTORY Latham one of leisure. large living!Oining Area Valatie 5 BR, 3.5, BTH Home w~h Fireplace, vaulted Ceiling. Eat in $117,500 John J. Healy Realtors 4 BR, 1.5 BTH RIR Con K~chen plus Security System. $118,500 2 Normanskill Blvd. Situated On 1.7 Acre Large Farm house, 4 BR, 2 BTH Cape Cod veniently Located In DELMAR Call our office to see the plans lor Fireplaces, Enclosed 439-7615 Lot, Country French a 3 BR, 2.5 Bath Country Comemporaryto On 1 Acre In Northern North Colonie, Large BETIY LENT Kitchen, !)unroom w I bebuiltona wooded acre in Beth. Sch. Dist. porches, Out buildings, Near Real Estate Columbia County, 20 Yard w IBi-Level Deck, Time 10 choose interior finishing and op golf course & town park. Brick Floor, FR, 3 Fire tions. $169,900 159 Delaware Av.e. Minute Commute To Al 439-2494 FR. VANWIES POINT A2k.re lot is thesening $85,900 3 Bedroom bany, LR wiFP, FR, places. Offered at $112,900 for this 3 BR, 2 Bath Ranch. Living Rm has Victorian, Double Villiage Lot MIKE ALBANO REALTY Country Kitchen. Offered at $775,000 Fireplace, floor to ceiling Windows & Hard· 38 Main street. Ravena 438-4511 wood Firs. large Mstr. BR & more waiting Call lor delails and 756-8093 438-4511 for your inspection. $192,000 Offered at $139,000 appointmenl KING JAMES GRANT Enjoy the quiet ele i1i NANCY KUIVILA 439-2888 gance of a custom built COLONIAL with w, We work with Real Estate enough space for your family and lovely ' " Farmers Home 276 Delaware Ave. amenities. 5 BR, 2.5 Baths, bookcase lined 439-7654 Den, FamilyRm& large playroom. $263,000 Administration applicants Hennessy Realty Group Mike Albano_ 111 Washington Ave., Suite 705 Realty Albany. NY 12210 432-9705 SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1920 Ravena N.Y. 756-8093 PAGE 28- November 29, 1989 -Spotlight Newspapers Family Section ADOPTION: Couple desires ORDER ENTRY SURGICAL HEAVY DUTYTARPS: Nylon j:! lii.T'iiHiG!'!Q9£§Fii III BUYING!!! Baseball items: GOOD USED refrigerators, to share love, secure home, ····· autographs, yearbooks, pro- freezers, ranges (any brand) SUPPLY DEALER, needs an reinforced. 6'X8' through happiness and a bright future alert person with P .C. experi 50'X1 00". Cover pools, boats. TRAIN TO BE a Diesel Me- grams, stubs, pin and other alsoSears/Whirlpoolwashers/ with infant. Confidential/legal. ence, occasional heavy lifting New York: 1-800-527-1701. chanic. 7 month hands-on b~seb~ll Items. Pay1ng h1gh dryers. 439-0912 Call collect anytime 914-923- required. Call 434-8132 be (Out of state: 1-800-654-7837) program. Classes start every pnces .. Richard S1mon, 215, 3102 tween 4.30 - 5.30. WINDY RIDGE, Route 145, 2 months. Class 1 training East 80th Street, New York, Fax Us Your Ad available. Diesel Technology NY 10021. (212)988-1349. Middleburg, N.Y. 12122 BEGINNING JOGGER needs 439.{)609 I : liiPM!l.!Mt!j:j§M!lM!lRT II TYPEWRITER; IBM Selectric person to run with daily. Hours Institute, Enfield, CT 1-800- 243-4242. II, mint condition, $200.00.439- flexible. Call Tim at 439-6056 EFFICIENT, RELIABLE 0297. or 439-3561. HOUSEKEEPERS available. I Ill!§t!!;¢!A!l$§:!l!l¢§§ III REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS ADOPTION: Happily married Call for free estimate. Person MINIATURES... MINI- couplewanttosharetheirlove alized service at reasonable SLINGERLANDS APART ATURES ... MINIATURES: with newborn. Country home ~~EgR~~~~MMg Tt~~~: l!l€4P§~!~!§f2!l fl§!'ftJ MENT, lease, security deposit. rates 756-3321. DOLLHOUSES, DOLL- in desirable area. Financial heads, Phamplets, · No pets. $380.00 .765-4723. HOUSE FURNITURE, AC- security warmth and affection l~vitations HOUSE CLEANING. Reason CESSORIES, are waiting for this child. Will for Personal or Commerical EAST BERNE, New 2 bed CountryStor~s, DELMAR: $600.+ Utilities, 3- able rates. Call evenings 436- Carpet1ng, Electnc- pay all expenses. Confiden use on an IBM Word Proces- room duplex, full basement, Wallpa~er! Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Home, 1 3965. . lty, F1msh1ng Tnm, Shingles, tial. Let us help each other. so rand Printer. Free Estimates own yard, no pets. $525.00 Car Garage. Available Novem Much More! We assembled or Call collect anytime 201-625- given upon request. Call 439- plus utilities and security. 872- 3471 TODAY! 2563or872-1197 ber 1st. Call Pagano Weber HORSES BOARDED: Roomy you can do the kits. FREE 3261. 439-9921 box stall and outdoor paddock. ADVICEI Call Today! 439- · $100. per month439-0414. 347f ADOPTION: Happily married, ED's ODD JOB SERVICE. CHADWICK SQUARE · financially secure, prof.essional Need holiday repairs or paint- $850.00 +. 2 bedroom 1 ·112 I 8!;-1\i.i§§J'ATI;; !\98 §.11~§·1 LAMPSH.ADES, cut pierced by couple wants to adopt new ing? Call Ed at 439-8304. bath townhome available COUNTRY SHADES. Ha- born. We ~111 provide a loving immediately. Pag'ano Weber MORTGAGES ... WE BUY magrael Craft Fair, Delmar. home environment an? ev~ry LOCAL ILLUSTRATOR: Avail- 439-9921. FOR CASH: No closing fees, BRAZILIAN Aquamarine, Blue Saturday December21 0-4pm advantage. Legal, confidential. able for your Business or Per call for quote (914) 794-8848 Topaz, Amethyst rings, pen . Expenses paid. Call collect sonal needs.439-3011 OFFICE SUITE/ or write: Advance Payment . dants, earings. Nice ·reason 212 601 8126 BUNK BEDS: "L" shaped with - - · HAIRCUTIER'S SUITE avail Corp., PO Box 430, Monticello, able. 439-3392. Pine dressef. Excellent condi- · . CREATIVE & INEXPENSIVE able in new Colonie Village NY 12701. LEWANDA JEWELERS, INC. tion, $275. ALTO Saxophone ADOPTION: Help us build a Let me photograph your Event, Central Ave professional build Delaware Plaza. Expert watch, with case $175 Call after loving family. ProfesSional Portrait, or Properties. You ing. 869-2051. COMMERCIAL: Delmar, 2- clock 'and jewelery repairs. 5:30pm- 4s9-861.9 couple long for children. Can keep negatives. 439-6408 Story, approx. 2,600 sq.ft. Jewelry design, appraisals, provide best references. Joseph. SLINGERLANDS: $545.00+ Completely remodeled. 477- Confidential. Medical/legal/ engraving. 439-9665. 30 Years SOFA & 2 chairs, mediterre UNIQUE HOME DECORAT- Utilities. 2-Bedroom, Duplex. 25821452-3689. Mr. Mali counselling, expenses cov of service. anean $500. Bar dark pine lNG parties· now booking for NO Pets. 756-2134 (Days) ered. Call collect 414-963- with 4 padded swivel stools September.' Please call 439- 439-3493 (Evenings) LOVELY OLDER HOME with 4033. $300. All excellent condition. 3257. detached garage, just off Dela- Call439-0505 after 6pm. ware Avenue, Delmar. Located ADOPTION: Young happily EXCELLENT DELMAR sublet in commercial zone with great COLORADO T.R.D's Land NEW YORK TIMES Sunday in modern office building with potential for professional of scaping and lawn mainte home delivery. 12 years con "I"I"L"f"'I"'J"'•··•••"'{M"'·•·••"o,;$"i¢")"I"•••"'r"'r"'..••••"'t"'l ~ua;\~~ec~~~eaw~~~~~~h~~: ample parking $450. Call . fices. $ 03,SOO. Pagano nance. Free estimates. Call tinuous service in the Delmar 1 penses paid. Let's help each Pagano Weber 439-9921 for Weber, _ _ Tim at 439-3561 or 439-6056 area. 765-4144. 439 9921 Experienced SUNYA piano other. Call collect anytime. Ty further details: GOVERNMENT HOMES from teacher accepting piano stu & Joann, 516-968-0823. dents. W. Jones 439-3861. NEED CREDIT? VISNMC $1 (U repair). Delinquent tax virtually guaranteed. Also ATE 144GLENMONT: 1 bed property. Repossessions. Call ADOPTION:We have so much $1500+ gold card. No deposit room, living, dining, porch, (1) 805-687-6000 Ext. GH DEER CUT: Double Freezer STRING INSTRUMENT RE love to give your newborn. A necessary. No turndowns. yard. $400. plus utilities. 768- ·2339 for current repo list. wrapped. Venison sausage PAIR. Bow rehairing. Instru special life awaits this child. Cash advances. Free $80 gift 2173 made. Must be skinned. ments bought and sold. 439- Medical/legal expenses paid. certificate! Rush for Christmas! GOVERNMENT HOMES form HOUGHTALING$ MARKET 6757. Call collect Dan and Julie (516) ••• 439-0028 1 (212) 978-3254, anytime. DELMAR: 3 bedroom house. $1 (U repair). Delinquent tax 627-7743 Temporary rental. $750 plus property. Repossessions. Call \I .PAiNJ:INI;l.!P-1\B~BIN$ ! I ADOPT: Loving couple longs CHAIR CANING: Replace heat, utilities. References. 439- 1-805-678-6000 Ext. GH 2339 to give wondertul home, very loose, broken cane chair seats. 18·1 0 evenings. for current repo list. QUALITY WALLPAPER secure future, much love to Call Dave 459-5473 HANGING/PAINTING. 25 newborn.Expensespaid.Call TORO SNOWBLOWER, like years experience, fully insured. collect 203-254-3212. Iii .l?:t98A&tl $FiA¢1\ ii I new, Shp, electric start, chains Please call Thomas Curit, 439- """"'""'""'======R.ealtv USA ·- .- $550.Gall283-1412 after 6pm. 4156. 1.1\fi\! 111iitti.i·Fil. iii CAR STORAGE AVAILABLE: Indoors for the Winter. Call We've got the right house for you! TYPEWRITER: Due to school . INTERIOR PAINTING, paper- AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD ,. - Bob 462-6409 budget cots Smith Carona of ing.' ~laster work and wood- PUPS. #1 Family, watchdog. $82,900- COHOES (REDUCED) fers brand new electronic with stnpp1ng. F1ve years expen- Excellent herder. Champion , Conveniently located near 1-787, updated wiring and plumbing in this 2 family word eraser, full line memory ence, references. Call M1ke lines. Hand raised with chil- CHEMISTRY TUTOR, High with basement beauty shop. correction, easy load correc 785-3192. dren. Ready for Christmas, or school level. 20 years experi 233·1234 $85,000- ALBANY tion cassette. $169.00 list ======""'= before. Whelped 1 0/15/89·. ence with teaching. 439-0150 Perfect for the larger family, 4 bedroom, 11/2 bath colonial, hardwood floors, much more. 1 year warranty. PE8$9NAP?I J]518-239-6589. ·======fireplace, spacious rooms, slate roof, corner fenced lot Free,delivery. Credit Cards, I 785·1655 COD Exchange only. 315-593- . ======I! ·INANTEPi I! I $87,500- COLONIE ADOPTION on your mind? 8755 anytime. II • ;pj-1\NQT\.INI!'I~ i: I 178 ADAMS ST., Dec. 1, Dec. 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 car garage, on bus !ina, near play ground, church, Let's work together to find the 2, Friday, Saturday. 45 years schools, in a quiet family neighborhood, safe and convenient .best possible home for your THE PIANO WORKSHOP accumulation. Living, dining 4384544 WATERBED, shelved head $89,900- COHOES HILL baby. Choose from profession Complete Piano Service. board, 6 drawers, excellent furniture, bedroom set, double Super owner occupied 2 family with large spacious rooms, 3 bedroom and 4 ally selected, caring couples. Pianos wanted; rebuilts sold. condition. $300. 355-7336. bed, antique chests, hoosier bedroom flats, enclosed front and back porches, positive cash How. Meet the family if you wish. 24 hr. answering service. cabinet, cedar chest, rugs, tv, 456·6600 The d'ecision is always yours. Kevin Williams 447-5885. record player, records, kitchen $98,90.0- COLONIE TANDY COCO 2 COM Pregnancy expenses paid. Call items, linens, glassware, Hav No too much traveling for that busy family I This nice 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath cape is close to schools and shopping centers. , PUTER, HARD -disk drive, Kathy a! Loving Homes of JUSTER PLUMBING & HEAT iland, lamps, sterling sliver, joysticks, many, many Spence-Chaplin at any time. 4384544 ING: Specializing in residen eight place setting, garden $99,800- CLIFTON PARK games.Mustsee!$150. Sears 1-800-321-LOVE. tial repairs and alterations. tools, extention ladder; grill and Super buy! Priced under competition with FHA assumable mortgage, owner STEREO, dual cassette, AM/ financing, ultimate tOwnhouse, 2 bedrooms, lof~ 2 full baths, 2 car garage, ADOPTION: Let us-give your Free estimates. Call Harlan much more from cellar, ga FM radio, truntable, separate Juster, 439-8202 ANYTIME rage, etc. vaulted ceilings, deck. speakers. Asking $1 00. Call baby the world. Childless, lov 785·1655 439-3471 evenings. ing couple wishes to adopt $99,000- COHOES (REDUCED) newborn. We believe in a r;=::::::::=:::===::::::=:==::::=::::::=::::::=::::====::==;·, 4 bedroom ranch, vinyl sided, finished basemen~ garage, 1112 baths, family room, spectacular view. FREEZER BEEF, Organically puppy,education. a pony We andwill providea college a TIMBERPBG 233-1234 grown, USDA Inspected, cus $104,900- GUILDERLAND warm, happy home and be tom butchered and/frozen Huge master bedroom suite includes a whirlpool bath, bay window and 2 devoted parents. Expenses sides, $1.60 lb. John & Nancy Th double closets. This 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath townhome has it all! paid/legal. Call collect anytime. & 456·6600 O'pezio, Valley View Farms, eArtisans of Post Beam. (914) 698-9250. SCHULTZ ENTERPRISES INC. 518-765-5450 $110,000- BOGHT CORNERS 872-1007 Well maintained 3+ bedroom cape, !nground pool, blacktop drive, wood deck, family room, wet bar, circuit breakers, nicely landscaped, deep lot, great location. 233-1234 ifrying to sell your Home? $119,000- ALBANY Starter home with income apartment, near St. Peters Hospital, perfect for Call us and see how its done. small family or professional person, shopping area, churches and restaurants For The Best nearby. 785·1655 $124,900 -COLONIE Mint condition 3 bedroom contemporary ranch on a large private lot in desirable Arbor Estates. Definitely not a drive by! 456-6600 · $149,900 -SLINQERLANDS Real Estate Buys Room to stretch I Delightfu13 bedroom, 2 bath home with sky\igh~ wall-to wa\\carpetng, 2 car garage, nice residential area, walking distance to High SchooL Excellent buyl439·1882 $152,000 -lOUDONVILLE Check the Suburban living at it's best! Charming 3 bedroom split, 2 ceramic tile baths, famlly room, fireplace, sun porch, delightful yard with inground pooL · 4384544 $169,000- DELMAR SPOTLIGHT Neighborhood pride is reflected in the well kept homes of your future neighbors, 4 bedroom, 11/2 bath colonial, large bright rooms throughout Simon Frangie 438-4544 Bob Griffin 439-1882 $210,900- DELMAR (REDUCED) Real Estate Ads 786-7778 869-7690 If you like privacy, then this 4 bedroom, 21/2 bath colonial is for you! A fully equipped kitchen, 5th bedroom or den and play area all in your finished Call us for our "Best Buy" sheet basement. 439-1882 Spotlight Newspapers Family Section -November 29, 1989- PAGE 29 [U1imQtilutfK1J INWMtmce'Rit!~ltli!HI -~BUSINESS DIRECTOR¥- r: Joseph T. Hogan Beautiful Appliance & WINDOWS support your local advertisers Byll ! JIATAR~f:ii§I F PI m;; i&~!'A§m!i!&Ii~N;m; iii1W&te&'Nmll&t!¢Nt'f&itl ll!liae!f.mmll. RIIM!JMi~IVIMD\11· L---Y-ou-=~~.:..:~;;.:~~;;;:8';:.:,7m_ln_• ___J r---· Howard Amsler FLOOR SANDING F ·. BATHROOMS CONSTRUCTION & • Pa HOME SERVICES NEED WORK?? • General Carpentry Your Ad Could Fill Dirty joints? Loose tile? REFINISI-IING . • lnt/Ext Painting • Bathroom Repairs Wood Floor ShowroOm & Sales . • BasemenVPiayroom Remodeling This Space Leaks when showering? • Basement Waterproofing. Professional Service for For FourWeeks Call Fred, 462· 1256 OVer 3 Generations r.=~red 439·3189 Ref•~= Comn;erclal • Residential For Only · • RESTORATION • STAIRS l!il%\ll~I!A~t!!flN!iJiHNill • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD ; FLOOR MACHINE ~ENTALS ~HANDYMAN $52.40 M&P FLOOR SANDING Carpentry, furniture Repair Small appliance 439-4059 Household repairs Call 439-4940 r'Bia~klop·ra;~~;-= -KENWOOD AVE.. DEUIAR, N.Y•. I ,_ • New • Resurfaced ,_ Low Rates- If not fixed ·. ···. No Charge . Circulation 15,000 + = • Patched • Repaired C Call Paul 439-8073 • Free Estimates -Call Tllllay • • Garages •Additions. ~HAN-ARK C0.439-6864~ ~ Roofing • Gutters Your Ad Could Fill r-=••·------}1(' • Custom Decks • Doors This Space For · • 4 Weeks For Only • Replacement Windov.(s 1 ABC GOIDEN TOUCH Your Ad ,Could Fill ABC n's as easy as that to have QUALITY DECKS lANDSCAPING SERVICE • Siding & Custom Trim $39.30 lhe complete job done. This Space • Shrubs TrimmBd • Trees Pruned At reasonable prices! • Fail Cleanups • Driveways For Four Weeks FREE ESTIMATES Call 439-4940 Experts In all phases of stoned Decks, Stairs, roniodellng & building. Call Harley L Alderson RD 4 Box 123A "'ne Call Does It All" 767·3361 Selkirk. NY For Only Porches Circulation 15,000 + 29 Yea/S of E rience Tim Whitford . Call 432-1966 $52.40 Buill to youtdeslgn or ours 756~3132 Guaranteed·- Insured Call 439·4940 Your Ad Could Fill Your Ad Could Fill This Space For REAL ESTATE 432-1966 MAINTENANCE SERVICE This Space For Circulation 15,000 + GEERY CONST. 4 Weeks For Only Additions • Garages Painting - Tile Repair 4 Weeks For Only Decks • Remodeling $26.20 . New Construction Sheetrock - Wallpaperin.g $39.30 [%1®l~$.\Biti.EMltl\i1Th\\\1 Call 439-4940 Roofing - General Carpentry 439-3960 Call 439-4940 ! Robert B. Mill~r & Sons 'Since 1982' (518) 477-6019 General Contractors, InC. For the best workmanship in Circulation 15,000 + bathrooms ;kit c: hens, Robert Beckwith porches,additiofls,. painting,· Of pa Free Estimates pemg at reasonable prices call Your Ad Could Fill R.B. Miller & Sons ·BROKEN Fully Residential & l\!'11¥!9:\!~.!~!l§!l~~J§!li'!l lS Yean Experience 439-2990 This Space Insured Commercial Your Ad Could Fill. WINp.-=O;...;.W;;_ For Four Weeks WRIKER LIMOUSINE Hire A Carpenter For Only This Space "TORN SERVICE $14.65 an hour, or by job For Four Weeks SCREEN? Vrbanac's 10 yrs. Exp. $52.40 482-3582 Paul Du Bois For Only Remodeling J. • Roofing • Kitchen· baths ' 475-1469 Call 439·4940 • Carpentry • Porches ·decks $52.40 • Painting • Ceramic -Vinyl Tile Circulation 15,000 + • Wailpaper • Finish Basements Your Ad Could Fill Call 439-4940 340 O.laWIIre Ave., Delmar Your Ad Could Fill 439-9385 'Masonry This Space COMPLETE INTERIOR INSURED ESTIMATES Circulation 15,000 + This Space For REMODELING For Four Weeks 4 Weeks For Only C.L. HUMMEL CONS111UCTION INC. 861-6763 For Only REMODEUNG AND NEW CONSTRIX:TION Fully Insured Free Estimates $39.30 CUSTOM KITCHENS& BATHS $52.40 Call 439-4940 CUFFORO L HUMMEL SELKIRK, N.Y.I2158 518-767-9S53 Call 439-4940 Circulation 15,000 + AU Residential Work Large or Small ~c,'toEiiir~ Circulation 15,000 + wmm:m: m'll'lililu.\.'ll'm • Roofing • Carpentry ~ ;; FuUy lmund • GIUUOnteed • Masonry 4tooE\...'~ 459-4702 • Finished Basements INTERIOR AND 15 Years Experience LEFEVRE CARPETS Free Estimates EXTERIOR CARPENTRY MASONARY & CARPET&. UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Fully Insured -WALLPAPERING- WATERPROOFING -SHEETROCK & New & Repair Work · Call for free estimates ABC 797-3436 PAINTING Its as easy as that to . Concrete brick block & Rreplaoe Roofing -DECKS- (518! 456-0896 I Po.rtab.le Sawmill- Cw;tonol get this electrician 25 Years CRAIG Guilderlmd, N.Y. 122.03 Robert W. LeFevre Everylhing from new 220 Call for a free estimate: Experience 459-8441 Sawing your Logs George P. Stevens 452-0282 on your Land services to replacing outlets. CRYSTAL CLEANING No .Job To Small SERVICE 0 Call ...432·1966 Carpet, Furniture & Drapery Specialists 647-2828 Fully Insured Your Ad Contractors Over lOyrs. Exp. Mark Wolff Insurance Could Fill liFESTYLE HOME RARICK~ carpenters • Plumbers This Space IMPROVEMENTS Electricians • Masons In lf?~~N!N~S§RM!!iig@;;l Construction oil phases of carpet Cleaners 'CARPENTRY/MASO~ carpentry work Slingerlands ALL TYPES C&M For Four Weeks custom decking Painters • Paper Hange General • Framing For Only free estimates Aluminum Siding Bill Stannard Cleaning & Maintenance • Roofing ToNY MA.soueRA (5181 756-8910 Gutter Installers 768-2893 Free Estimates-Low Aates • Siding Janitorial services .. etc .• Fully Insured · ...... ~ • Renovations Easy Monthly Paymenls Home • Apartment • Office $78.60 •• STEVEHOTAUNG ~.....,. call for a RATE QUOTE Call Cathy-(518) 462-0033 • Additions NO OBLIGATION: • Vinyl Replacement A.G.S. Cleaning Service window Call 439-4940 ~ 1/E MHJY/(AI ~ 439-6222 : Spruce Up With Holiday :- 439-9026 ;!£1/ :- MARK RAYMOND AGENCY Cleaning · · • Fully Insurance • ·24 year Experience .: REMODELING :: Home -.; Apartment DELMAR 1~1 .. PAINTING .• 321 Delaware Ave. tc"' Office Charles (lun) Rarick State Farm Insurance Companies "£tc~ 1 PqJ~j. Circulation 15,000 + ~ PAPERHANGING o" "-'"'"'• 462-5889 ns~,,., (518) 439-2701 ;,.-...... -: Home Offices Bloomington, Illinois PAGE 30-:- November 29, 1989 -Spotlight Newspapers Family Section _j I . .ftJ\JNtiNG I•.l TRIPLE A Student Painters -BUSINESS DIRECTOR~- Charlie & Sandy's Exteriors - Interiors Tree Service 2 YEAR GUARENTEE 12 Years Experierce FUllY INSURED support your local advertisers Senklr Citizens Discount Better Business Bureau Merrbers FREE 869-1295 FULLY Scott Dunham 785-5719 ESTIMATES INSURED S & M PAINTING HASLAM TREE Interior & Exterior . SUPREME ROOFING Painting Wallpapering SNOW REMOVAL Home Plumbing ~ Specializing in Snow Plowing SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Repair Work For those who demand the INSURED • WORK GUARANTEED Residential Roofmg • Complete TREE Removal Bethlshem Area highest quality service Contract or Per Stonn • Stump Removal 872-2025 Call JIM for all your ~fc~mllc©ml !illf'©~. • Pruning plumbing problems Contract& BW Grady Per Storm • Cabling FreeEatimates • Reasonable Rates 439·2205 768-2344 • Feeding D.L. CHASE· ....-439·21os--• • Land Clearing * *- • Slorm Damage Repair Your Ad Could Fill FREE Eslimales Jim Haslam This Spai:e For HERB'S SNOWPLOWING Fully Insured Owner 4 Weeks For Only SERVICE 439·9702 Commercial & Residential, $26.20 Seasonal Contracts Call 439-4940 Available 767-2772 ROOFING SNOW PLOWING SPECIALIZE IN SLATE All Aspects of Roofing BY with Rnest Quality Flat Roofs 4$EA$0NS Melal Roofs-Chimney Repairs· MAINTENANCE t:OMPAIW Custom Melalwork Residental Commercial Residential Snow Plowing Emergency Repairs- • SEASON CONTRACTS High Structure Work • PER STORM PLOWING • Professional SeiVice DoB't Compare Priess, Compa18 • SANDING & SALTING • Reasonable Rates GUY A. SMITH Quality CluJck Our Rsfsrsnc .. • SNOW REMOVAl • Reliable Equipment Plumbing &: Heating Insured, Reliable, Free Estimates 3 Trucks - 24 Hour Service Seasonal Contracts Contractor Tim Laraway 766-2796 •&cJusioJ Spotlight Ne.;,spaperS Family Section -November 29, 1989-PAGE 31 · storage system dealer Santa will give The Colonie Plaza • 1892 Central Ave. • Albany • 869-4336 away a HolidayHoura: Tues.-Fri. 10·8 Sat. 10·6 Sun. 12·5 FREE GIFT no purchase necessary \ All Stride$1790 Rite Shoes SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Santa Claus will be at the Colonie Plaza on; *Friday December 1st 4-S'Jm ~~ .;: ~ *Saturday December 2"' 12 pm Famous Brand Sneakers *Saturday December 9'' 12-4 pm *Saturday December 16"' 12-4 pm klclsfeet at Dicount Prices *Saturday December 23'• 12-4 pm A Unique Children's Shoe Store NikB' LA Gea10 Mother Goose Bring the kids and see Santa in person as you shop our • Osh Kosho KedS>' Zips. wonderful group of stores KangarooS' Etonicso Nike Air *Santa Specials on these days at Colonie Plaza Stores Colonie Plaza -1892 Central Ave, Albany 456-5268 PIZZA BARON Columbia Plaza - 501 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush 479-370 Will offer 2 Slices of Pizza 'and a Beverage for $1.00 ( at the Price Chopper Super Center) Saturday December 2"' Mastercard I Visa Accepted Saturday December 16"' Limit 4·slices per customer Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30- 5:30; Weds. & Frl.ti/8; Sun., noon -5:00 TeddiesPiu, COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE • WEDDINGS • FUNERALS • ANNIVERSARIES • BANQUETS • SPECIAL OCCASIONS Biggest Little Bear Shop - ~ BOUOUETS·CORSAGES·PlANTS in Upstate New York GIFT ITEMS-SILK & DRIED FLOWERS WORLD WIDE WIRE SERVICE The Colonie Plaza ·fRora/0~~ filtv(Y 1892 Central Ave. Albany, N.Y 12205. G'oltHw ~ I 46tF-4cS60 I 14:9.2 tJMUvzt~.• ~ xy. t.2.2oo T. Behr, Prop. (5.18) 452-5570 • SHOP ' I I I I1111 1 I 1 S~s G~t . S~'"-. Sc.a!{s Stoc .Celetit;, cP.a\\iJ; c\i\'s se.,~~:~g Szu"<~tes s~ -- In.g 11a,s[fers ' ·• PAGE 32- November 29, 1989- The Spotlight