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The weekly newspaper serving the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland January 24, 1996 Marie Rose building under way Project expected to be completed by June J,Jy Mel Hyman .I .The Marie Rose Manor senior housing development survived several Iaw!iuits aimed at its heart, so there's no ..reason why a little cold and snow should deter it. Despite an unseasonably cold and snowy winter, construction on the 50-unit, low-income apartment complex began in Iate October and has continued unabated throughout the ensuing months. Sister Grace Diaz, executive director of DePaul Managemeqt Corp., the housing subsidiary of the Catholic Diocese of Al bany, said the goal of opening the North Bethlehem complex by early summer is still within reach. "We'restillonscheduletoopeninJune," she said. ·'"The worlonen are out there· right now taking snow off the roofs." Construction of Marie Rose Manor In North Applications will be sent to all those on Bethlehem Is proceeding ata last pace de- the mailing Iiston Feb. 26, and it is impor- spite the Inclement weather. Hugh Hewitt tant to return them as soon as possible, dentsofMarquisDrlve intheDutchbrook Sister Grace said. "W e11 be processing subdivision who were unhappy about an them and to the waiting list expected increase in traffic. Residents also ··

·· L mysterious death of Mrs. Klein's ·· •• ·•• .27-year-oldson ..Thedaughtersug- · gests the death was a suicide. · A third analyst who is present completes this bruising encoun tergroupinwhichtheparticipants throttle each other with dialogue that careens around guilt, blame and regret.

The play was a hit in London 1 whereitopenedin1988. Nicholas Wright, who is the literary man ager for the National Theater in England, has had a long career as a writer and director. In "Mrs. Klein" he has created a role that will be coveted by actresses who seek to play a character that will fascinate, repel and overwhelm audiences. He has created the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce archetype monster mom. Theater Voices of Albany, Carolyne Salt, Sue Caputo and Eileen Schuyler of Delmar rehearse for the elects new officers, board members 'which is producing this presenta latest production of Theater Voices. Joe Schuyler The following people were re- Also elected were: Louise Ha- tion of the play, is a group of dedi cently elected as officers on the vens, sales manager for the The cated performers and directors formances, each play is broadcast Thisproduction,astagedread board of direc- . Spotlight;Dennis O'Shaughnessy, who perforni the best of American a single time over WAMC. ing, will be directed by Eleanor tors of the Be- owner of the Glenmont and Del- and English 20th Century plays The group is funded in part by Koblenz. The cast includes Eileen thlehem Cham- mar Car Wash; Janine Goliber, and new works in staged read the City of Albany and the NY Schuyler, Sue Caputo and Carolyn ber of Com- branch manager of Key Bank in ings:Following four on stage per- State Council on the Arts. 'Salt. merce: chair- Glenmont; Judy Hartley, execu- person, Cathy tivedirectorofSchool's Outlnc. in :;~~~£i>ru'd~~: ~f~t;:A~~o:;~'Sfu:: ,Sleeping man nabbed for stealing rental van tial Manor gerlands. A 31-year-old Nassau man was 9W on Jan. 16, police said. Homes· in Del- Officers and board members IarrestedforstealingaRyderrental degree criminal possession of mar; vice chair, will be installed on Friday, March truck last week He was arrested after a com stolenJ.>roper(y.Thevanwasworth putercheckofthevehiclerevealed about S35,000, police said. Frank Venezia, Havens 8: at the chamber's annual awards j Victor J. Manley, 31, ofNantas- that it had been reported stolen Manley was sent to the Albany ~~·and Coof. in Albany,· treas- dmn~r at F1eet ~ headquar- ket Road was sleeping in the cab from the city of Albany the day County jail without bail. ters m the ~eter Kiernan Plaza on of a 1995 GM C truck behind Uncle urer, Elaine Loder, owner of Tri Broadway m Albany. Milly's Glenmont Diner off Route before, police said. . Officer Brian Hughes made the City Beepers in Delmar. Manleywaschargedwiththird- arrest. '

FRESH PASTA SHOPPES 1-~--;;f.U.IMI Main Ave. 475·0902 •• '\ ' 1" -. ~ , .. -. ~ ' '' ....THE SPOTLIGHT. Setting sail on the Pinafore BC offers first peek at budget numbers Basic spending to rise 3. 75 percent ByDevTobin of work to get to" last year's 4.15 In January 1995, the Bethle percent budget-to-budget in hem Central school board started crease. off the year by asking administra Loomis also noted that Gov. tors to find 3 percent in cuts from George Pataki's preliminary their previous year's allocation. budget contains a $400 million After strong public support in statewide cut in aid to school dis 1995's budget and bond issue tricts, although the Legislature will votes, the board decided last week probably increase education aid not to request another round of in the final state budget. . pre-emptive cuts, while suggest . While not insisting on a repeat ing that the district try to keep of last year's attempt to cut 3 per budget-tD-budgetgrowth to about cent, several board members 3.75 percent. urged a continued search for cost That's the preliminary number .cutting ideas. Franz Zwicklbauer, assistant su "I'd like administrators to look perintendent for business, said long and hard at potential cost wouldresultfromthenormalyear savings," said board member to-year expenditure increase, Dennis Stevens. "lflere's no tar mostly due to collective bargain getamountthisyear, butlastyear's ing agreements with districtteach effort achieved some savings." ers and support staff. "I'd like to see something dif "lfle past two years have been ferent in the FOB (fundamental difficult, and next year is not much operating budget, i.e., what it better," said Zwicklbauer, noting would cost to provide this year';s Preparing lor next weekend's production or H. M.S. Plna/ore at Bethlehem Central Middle School are from that staff salaries. and benefits program next year)," said board left, Anthony Lasacco, Stephanie Sherman, Matthew Treadgold, Krlssy Bennett, Dan Cohen, Jell B~rnet, represent 7 5 percent of the president Pamela Williams. "We Sloan Grenz and Molly Spooner. The classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta will be performed Thursday, Feb. district's approximately $37 mil got some creative stuff last year." 1, at7:30 p.m. (free dress rehearsal), and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2and 3, at8 p.m. Elaine McLain lion budget this year. Board member William Collins Zwicklbauer cl'utioned that the noted that the exit poll following 3.75 percent figure does not in December'sbondissuevotefound clude potential staff increases due 60 percent of respondents in gen to higher enrollment. eral agreement with the district's Superintendent Leslie Loomis budget. Delmar Village o~ponent changes tune said that the expectec)2:4 percent "I think we're hitting a pretty ByMeiHyman extension of Fisher Boulevard enrollment increase should re good middle line," Collins said. quire five to six more teachers (at Loomis said that this year's Will the new, revised plan for from its intersection with Orchard Street out to Delaware Avenue more than $45,000 each) at the fundamental operating budget, Delmar Village engender as much · middle and high school levels in along with priority additions, will controversy as the old one? was a hot topic during the mid- 1980s because of the huge cost the 1996-97 school year.· be presented at the Feb. 7 board Probablynot,accordingtoJohn attached to it. Loomis added that it "took a lot meeting. Smolinsky, someone who should know. But it was made a condition of site plan approval, and Smol As chairman of Bethlehem insky said it's crucial that the Citizens for Responsible Planning, road extension be built in its en he spearheaded the opposition to tirety before any homes are con Delmar Village during the 1980s when it was reviewed, dissected structed. and finally altered sufficiently to "lflat is a must," he remarked. meet town board approval in "You can see what's happening December 1989. now with Cedar Ridge (a sub Much of the often contentious division located off Orchard debate focused on the project's Street). Fisher Boulevard out to density, Smolinsky said, which New Scotland is woefully inade- · . neighbors thought was too great. quate, and it really limits how well Originally, when the plan was the people there can get in and unveiled in the early 1980s, it called out" for 85 single-family homes, and The other crucial condition attached to Delmar Village by the that was it. John Smolinsky But the developers (HMC town board, Smolinsky said, is that Associates) revised the project in The latest plan put forward by there must be a 50-foot buffer 1985, proposing 56 single-family HMC Associates, which was around the perimeter of the devel homes and 232 apartments. This prompted by the recent discovery opment. huge increase in density caused that a significant portion of the somepeopletoseered, Smolinsky approved project involved federal In terms of density, said, and a long battle ensued. wetlands, contains far fewer living units. I think this is a Instead of 288 dwellings, for good move. mer state Sen. Howard Nolan, John Smolinsky Mark Heller and Norris MacFar land are proposing 41 single family homes, 54 townhouses and "We always thought this was a 32 apartments for a total of 127 vital area because we're so close units. to Five Rivers (Environmental "In terms of density, I think Center). As you eat up the buffer this is a good move," SmolinskY zones (around Five Rivers), there said. "We're seeing a return to a is going to be a definite impact on density that was closer to the origi the environment," he said. nal, and my gut reaction is that it's probably fairly reasonable. A formal application on the revised site plan for Delmar VIl "I don't think there will be the lage, which is a planned residen same level of opposition this time tial district, is expected within the around simply because the exten next few months. sion of Fisher Boulevard out to Delaware Avenue" is a required There will be a infrastructure improvement, he before the • added. • · · ' • · · · full conducted before·the m•m.tJu«,..,. - · <;:onstruction ·of· a ·one-mile·' makes its decision. "THE' SPOTt/GHT BC board will leave Community Health Plan will present"Stressbusters: Balancing Work and Home" onTuesday,Jan. Trent seat vacant 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Citing business responsibilities CHP Delmar Health Center, 250 that have made it difficult for him Delaware Ave. in Delmar. to attend meetings, Peter Trent This one-session class will has resigned from the Bethlehem provide participants with tools they Central school board. can use to identify stress-provok "He would have wanted to con ing situations and personal stress tinue, but his business takes him warning signs. Relaxation tech to the Philadelphia area, and he niques will also be taught, and found he was not able to put the opportunities for practice will be time in or keep in touch with his provided. constituency," said Superinten The cost for the class is $10. dent Leslie jA>omis. Registration can be made by con Trent, who was first elected to tacting the CHP health education the board following his activities department at 783-1864, ext. 4444. in local parent-teacher and youth sports groups, wasinthelastyear Powhatan Swift Eagle ofhissecondthree-yeartenn. With the budget season about l.Jftaer New Management to share Indian lore to begin in earnest, school board . . members decided at last week's ~abve A'."encan Powhatan meeting not to appoint a replace Peter Trent Swift Eagle will present a program ment cant pcsition." of stories and music on Sunday, • · . . . Jan.28,at2p.m.attheBethlehem. "The.bes~ thmg ts to leave tt Trent's seat, along with those CENTRE SQUARE Public Library at 451 Delaware vacant, satd board, 111ember of Sch ~rer and board president Ave. in Delmar. Happ~ Scherer. "There S

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U1 f, II<~or r1reb • 10 ingthegroundworkforacelebra- Voorheesville officers for 1996 tionofthelOOthanniversaryofthe Elizabeth TheUnitedMethodistWomen The community meeting on NEWS NOTES village's incorporation. Conniff-Dineen of the Frrst United diversity has been rescheduled for Selkirk Most of thefestivities are be- 765·2813 Methodist Church of Saturday, Feb. 10. ingplanned for May. The commit· Voorheesville recently elected of- The entire community, includ- South Bethlehem tee encourages businesses and fleers for 1996. ing all Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Linda Marshall organizations to begin planning For information, call Carole Th L H · faculty and staff are invited to at- 756·3520 for the centennial. It will coordi- Davis at 765-3669. ey are: ynne art, presi· tend. Workshops on Appreciating nate events and offer advice and dent; Evelyn Berger, vice presi- the Diversity of Cultures, Build dent; Katherine Crounse, secre- The topic ofthe meeting is "Pre assistance. · PTA plans night tary; Ruth Matrese, treasurer; ing a Strong Community and An- paring for College." A larger community project, to at River Rats game Evelyn Berger, secretary of pro-· ger Management will be held. result in a lasting memorial has gram resources; Millie For information, call the high PARP program begins also been proposed. The commit- The elementary school PTA is Zimmerman and Peg Flanders, school at 756-2155. at Coeymans school tee welcomes ideas and sugges- planning a night with the Albany nominations; Barbara Cureau and tions from the community. Kathy River Rats on Saturday, Feb.lO, at Hope Griffith, spiritual growth; Woman named On Monday ,Jan. 29, the annual Martin is the chairperson. 7p.m. whentheRatsplaytheSena- Lettie Pinney, educational inter- to fill library seat Pieter B. Coeymans "Parents As Reading Partners" program be · Susan Rockmore is liaison with tors at the Knickerbocker Arena. pretation; Kathy Bryden, member- Kathy Kelleher-Assael, a the village board, and Barbara Reducedrateticketscost$8.50 ship;SueBell,socialaction;Grace gins. The program will continue Selkirk resident, has been ap through March 18. The program Vmk is publicity coordinator. for adults and $6.50 for children. Lewis and Florence Hallenbeck, pointed to the board of trustees of The committee meets tonight, There will be a free raffle, pic- hospitality; and Marlene Vunkand emphasizestheimportanceofpar the RCS Community Library. ents and children reading to· Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the village tures with Rowdy and choice seat- Millie McCartney, local church Kelleher-Assael will fill the one hall, 29 Voorheesville Ave. For ing.ThePTAissponsoringadraw activity. gether. year unexpired term of Mary Coinciding with the beginning information, call the village office "Rowdy" contest. The winner will Koonz who left the area. at 765-2692. receive two tickets to the game. ofthePARPprogramistheannual Kelleher-Assaelis a speech and The contest is open to any pupil school Book Fair, which runs form Village updating directory at the elementary school. Entries Session talk to focus language pathologist. Monday through Friday, Feb. 2. Voorheesville is updating its must be placed in the PTA mail- on Adirondack novels village directory. box at the school by Feb. 2. The Rudolph accepted Officers oflocal clubs and orga- winner. will display their winning The third program of the series at Southampton College RCS alumna tackles •Adirondack Aspects" will be pre nizations who want to be listed · entry on center ice between peri LuannRudolph,asenioratRCS, member services post shouldcontactthevillageofficeat ods of the hockey game in an in- sented on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 has beenaccepteD New members are always wel ~ ~ come. Contact any current mem ~ r ber or Watren Schlickenrieder at 765-4356. : ~mem6er :YOur Stuaent on : Nursery school sets • · o/a{entine s'Day! c Information night l Senti a (jootfies '1/afentine s 'lJay Speciaf 'Boit l The Community Nursery t or Customize 91Jur Own (jift 'Bol(, c School of the First United Meth odist Church ofVoorheesville will : Ca££ to tmkr or request a free 6rocft.ure. : · hold an information nightforpar (jooaies Co{Cege Care Pacl(.ages ~ ents on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 1 p.m. in the church social hall.Reg- <5> P.O. 'Bol(513, 'Defmar, 9fY 120S4 • 478-9026 • 478-9029 ~ istration forms for the 1996-97 school year will be available. • ·ijootfiM ••• ljootfiM ••• ljootfiM ••• ljootfiM ••• ljootfiM •

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Business sees progress Capital District can remain strong, competitive Despite the general retail downturn at Christmas, small Flexibility the key to region's survival business people remain optimistic about the coming year. By Wallace Altes development most appropriately .. Stories in our Update The writer is president of the Al We read every day that some local '96 supplement in this bany/Colonie Regional Chamber of government will agree to abate Point of View property taxes if an industry issue pinpoint the diffi- EdJ'tort'a Is Commerce. culties facing small We in the Capital Region and agrees to locate in that commu business people. But, particularly Albany County have our economic base. Our challenge, nity. Such actions frequently ere- t:ley remain upbeat. then, is to reinvent our economy. . ate resentment and always create been very fortunate. inequities; yet, these kinds of ac We are seeing the larger all-inclusive "box" stores Government and retail employ There are basically four steps required. First, we must do all we tions take place throughout the slowing the expansion that virtually smothered small ment have grown steadily over the United States. If our community years. In addition, as an educa can to encourage and assist entre retailers in the '90s. As giant retailers step back to re preneurs and entrepreneurship. does not "compete" we will be left evaluate their economic downturn, smaller retailers are tional and behind. medical cen Business incubators, such as RPI's concentrating on efficiency while enhancing hometown Tech Park, must be replicated in But there are ways to incentiv service. ter, the Capi tal District is as many locations as possible. ize economic development and We are encouraged by the entrepreneurship which blessed with Technical assistance and men minimize or avoid resentment and pervades our economy and by promises of state officials a large num taring, as a business develops, are inequities. Tax policies which fail to remove regulatory burdens which· unnecessarily im ber of high crucial components of success. to reward the creation of wealth pede growth and slow the economy. paying jobs Non-bank financing, such as ven must be rescinded. An enlight ture capital or bank lending pools, ened tax code which rewards Hopefully, the Washington budget squabble will be in these non profit areas. where risk is shared, must be entrepreneurs must be enacted. settled soon to reduce taxes and put more money into cieated. Tax policies which en Ancillary costs, such as workers consumers' pockets. Then, Congress can work at reliev The total impact on courage wealth creation and job compensation, must be controlled ing businesses of federal mandates that increase the cost our local economy is staggering. development must be .enacted. to keep New York competitive with of doing business. Reduction of these government bur About one in four individuals em Entrepreneurship opportunities the rest of the country. It is not dens is needed to really help small business. ployed in the region works for a occur in a creative environment, unusual for these ancillary costs governmental entity. Another 15 with each success, more success to be anywhere from three to five percent work in a non-profit set is encouraged. The synergistic times greater in New York than Kmart nixes Super K ting, such as a non-public college effects are clear. other states. "Money" makes rational decisions and will seek This past week Krnartsaid it will not build the proposed or university, a hospital or related We are all familiar \)lith Map facility; a human service organiza Info, developed by several RPI opportunities to maximize return. Super Krnart store in Latham. It's not a surprise. The "States which control these ancil Latham area now appears saturated with retail outlets, in tion; an association; or any of doz students, arid which has just gone ens of other non-profits. public. Comfortex, begun in Co lary costs have already lured many cludingthe Latham Circle shopping center and the Latham jobs from New York. We must The growth of jobs in the gov hoes by Tom Marusak, is an ex Farms complex. ample of a successful start-up bring these costs under control to ernmental, medical ·and educa avoid further job loss and to build With the Krnart announcement there's news that Wal tional sectors-many seen as high manufacturer now employing mart, with an outlet located in Latham Farms, failed to in nearly 200 people. the foundation for attracting new paying, all seen as quite secure jobs. crease earnings nationally last month after 99 consecu masked a significant change in our tive months of increases. local economy. Since 1970we have Virtually every manufac lost some 40 percent of our manu What does the future hold? In turer in our area receives The Walmart setback may have resulted from the correspondence weekly Christmas slowdown suffered by most retailers. Still, facturing jobs. This loss was hid the short term we can expect den from view as the total number from other states urging the there's a growing indication nationwide the days of prolif . government at all levels to firm to move. The tragedy eration of "big box" stores (Super Krnarts and Walmarts) of individuals employed kept in creasingandastheunemployment continue to downsize. is that through lowertaxes, are over. rate remained very low. cheaper labor, and reduced ------relatedcostsorfinancial in Statistic;sreleased this week show there are 19 square What does the future hold? In feet of retail space available for every resident of the Secondly, we must build upon centives those states have suc the short term we can expect gov ceeded in taking away companies. United States, the largest percentage in the industrial ernment at all levels to continue to the strengths of our area. These world. downsize. We can also expect include the very high quality of Ohio has undertaken tax abate ' medical and educational institu the work force and the high level ments on jobs created. This is an Trial peers tions to downsize as federal and of education attainment of resi approach that should be followed by state budgetsfacecontinuingpres dents of our area. in our region. The first Youth Court in this area was started last year sures. Ripple effects will be felt as Our strengths include the Finally, we must begin to as in Colonie and the idea has quickly spread to Bethlehem. well. Real estate markets have medical and educational facilities semble land suitable for develop The concept is simple but effective. Young people sit as slowed and will continue slowing; and institutions scattered through ment; to insure appropriate zon jurors for youngsters who have committed a crime or an retail sales will remain weak; con out our region. These assets can ing and to build the necessary offense. Once a youth has admitted guilt, his or her peers sumer confidence will remain at form the basis for many research infrastructures on that land includ mete out the sentence, usually restitution or community low levels. · and technology-based entrepre ing water, sewer and transporta service. Last week, Bethlehem teens held their first The longer-term future can be neurial opportunities. Certainly, tion. "court date." bright Ridding ourselves of the location and transportation access This is literally the only way dependency on government em are major assets as weD. our area .can respond quickly to A recent $20,000 donation to the local umbrella group ployment and government-related Thirdly, we must develop poli -Youth Courts of the Capital District- included $5,000 spending can lead us to diversify cies which incentiviZe economic 0 ALTES/page 7 for the Bethlehem program. This is a welcome contribution to a worthy cause. The donation, fostered by State Sen. Michael Hob Editor & Publisher-Richard Ahlstrom lock, came from the Charitable Venture Foundation, a Associate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom ·Rensselaer County-based group. mEl. It· SpoTIG T Editorial Page Editor-Martin KeUy - Managing Editor- Susan Graves Movie caveat emptor Copy Editor-Dev Tobin Cartoonist-Hy Rosen Sports Editor-Mel Hyman Advertising Manager -Louise Havens Movie marketing is a fluid art. Consider the Hoyt's Editorial Staff- Alvaro Ala,-con, Zack Beck, Advertising Representotives- Corinne Corporation's Cine 10 theaters which carved a niche for Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen, Mel Hyman, Joshua Blackman, Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyerlin, John themselves with second run features for less than $3 Kagan, Linda Marshall, Dev Tobin Salvione Now Cine 10 has joined the first-run crowd, at least High School Correspondents- Bryan Berry, Adam Production Manager- John Brent partially. Currently, three of the theaters in the complex Cole, Laura DelVecchio, Jill Dugas, Jennifer Hahn, Ted Ha[tman; Kim Harvey, Danielle Hummel, Scott Composition Supervisor- Mark Hempstead are running first run features at over $7 per ticket while Isaacs, Michelle Kagan, Matt McKenna Production Stoff- David Abbott, Matthew the otller seven have what they term "sub-run" features at Photography -Hugh Hewitt, Doug Persons Collins $2.99. First run matinees are $4. 75. 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~IIJIIIII':~~i ~'T·~~ D Altes Universal decorations possible instead of tree (From Page 6) Editor, The Spotlight: Some people have recom and light, love and peace and hope spirit, not our differences. opportunities such as the GM-8u This Jetter is written in response mended the addition of decora for the future. We need to especially show our per Steel location. Other states to all of the letters and articles that tions of other holidays in the li Perhaps we could decorate pub children how we can work and have done so, as have other areas have appeared concerning the lack brary for other, "more important" lic places with universal symbols play together and not make any in New York It is difficult to com holidaysthroughouttheyear?1bis such as hearts and flowers, stars one feel left out. Let's try to get pete with areas which have re of Christmas decorations at the Bethlehem Public Library. would mean Sukkot in October, and suns and pictures of and by along and be a community in our duced approval and construction PuriminMarch,PassoverinApril, I am one of "those people," as children. This is a time when we togetherness. time to months, while in our area, Shavuot in June, etc. need to make everyone aware of Micki Groper years may be involved. one letter writer referred to non That would be silly and still our common dreams, hopes and Selkirk Reinventing our economy will Christians. Although decorated trees, wreaths, colored lights and more people would feel excluded. not beeasy,but it is possible. What Santa Claus are not inherently re I can appreciate the beauty of the is required is a conunitment to do ligious, they are the recognized decorationsonpeople'shomesand Lighten up on Christmas tree so, the willingness to develop cre symbols of the celebration of private property, but I feel it is Editor, The Spotlight: Please, lady-get a dictionary. ative and innovative solutions, and Christmas. · inappropriate to display symbols This is in answer to the letter Look up the word satire. Call Rich the ability to move forward now. of a particular religion in public responding to Richard J. Harte's ard J. Harte and apologize. Send a The opportunity is at hand. Yes, there is a certain feeling places such as the library, elemen and spirit that goes along with the letter regarding the decorations letter to that other Bethlehem's tary schools, town hall and even and removal of same at the library library Board of Trustees and ask holiday, butlet's be honest, Christ grocery stores and malls. mas is a religious holiday celebrat by the trustees. if they allow decorations, or only ing the birth of]esus Christ, which There is a definite need at this I hope it will be the last letter inthemanger?Youknow, the origi the darkest and coldest time of the ever written by anyone, anywhere nal. ·The Spotlight welcomes not all Bethlehem residents ob year for a celebration of warmth serve. redecorations at Christmas. Sorry, Margaret A Nolan letters from readers .on sub I mean Xmas. Albany jects oflocal interest. Letters are subject to editing in keep ing with our rules offairness, accuracy, style and length. The 'BeMr!fcatt Ccmutuudly 'P~ i3 ~ aCoufailll Se&rllke All .letters must carry the writer's signature, address and phone nttmbers. Write to LetterstatheEditor, The Spot ll{J 11m~ {1)~~ light, 125Adams Street, Del l7' he contest is open to all fami~ies res_i~ing in r------, I mar NY12054.. Letters may be faxed /I) 439-{)609. lJl the Town ofBethlehem, and will publiCIZe the The Top 10 List winning entries will be best suggestions to improve awarded prizes, including: family life in our community. • A famllif'overnight at the Albany Omni The entire Family is encour- with dinner & breakfast at Fitzgerald's SOME THINGS aged to come up with ideas that Restaurant ARE BEST LEFJ work for them and might work • A family portrait by Lynn Finley for other families to make fam TO THE EXPERTS. • A family dinner at Mangia Restaurant ily life supportive. and enjoy able. • A family dinner at Alteri's of Glenmont Restaurant '• \r() hat kinds of things does • A variety of family games from W your family like to do to Ames Department Store gether that are special? t;~~~ • A family dinner cruise on the Dutch t]? he Top 10 List will be Apple lJ widely circulated in our community, in schools • A $100 family food basket from Grand and throughout the Capital District. Union t]? he deadline for submission of entries is • Family tickets to the MAAC Tournament Lj Thursday,February29, 1996. Winners will be from Knickerbocker Arena announced in the March 6 issue of The Spotlight. • A day of skiing for the family at Jiminy Like installing a wa)er heater. Peak Connections have to be water-tight. .. all safety codes observed. As your authorized • A family package frorn Mike Mash uta's AO. Smith Sales and Service Training Center Center, we provide the best in professional installation. And we offer a wide selection of the finest -in energy-saving water heaters from A.O. Smith. Call us today!

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The re The library is accepting dona can vouch for donated materials, English in 1644. earth learning project for teens search, interviews and photo tions in anticipation of its annual but cannot assess value. with veterinarian Holly Cheever graphs reveal a slice of the world March book sale. · The sale will be the weekend of The talk will take place at the Wyman Osterhout Community is set for tonight, Jan. 24, at 7:30 through Jewish, Italian, black and Cathy Howell, head of techni March 16 and 17 during regular p.m. Irish cultures. library hours in the community Center in New Salem on Tuesday, cal services, offers the following Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. · Cheever will discuss the use of requests and guidelines: room and the board room. animal testing in cosmetics and The first exhibit in the commu . Thelibraryappreciatesthesup. The presentation will address nity room will be the Jewish Expe • Mostwelcomedonationsare the development of law in Albany how to avoid animal-tested beauty local history materials, recentpu port of the Progress Club in sort rience. b during the 17th century. products. lications (within 10 years), cur- ing and setting up for the sale. The Every Other Thursday Library events this week in Refreshments will be available A display of the New York after the lecture. Night Poets will meet onJan. 25 at Times Best Books of 1995 and a clude "A Moment in Time with 7p.m. Powhatan Swift Eagle" Sunday at For information, call 765-2468. selection of best first novels by 2 p.m., and "Managing Stress new authors is on display this During1imesofChangeandTran Voodleesville month. sition" Tuesday at 7:30p.m. Delmar church offers , Public Library There is a change in format for Call 439-9314 to register for the CD and video displays. Pa rent best-sellers, cookbooks, clean these free programs. vacation child care · copies of the classics, audiovisual trons can now browse through the materials, and children's books Louise Grieco The Delmar Reformed Church Writers are encouraged to be- actual videos and COs to help (especially paperbacks in good at 386 Delaware Ave. in Delmar ing a poem or a short prose piece make their selections for check condition). will offer a child care service dur- to share with the group. out. Most videos are now on the Ohav Shalom planning ing school vacation from Tuesday From Tuesday, Jan.23, through shelf next to the old video bin, and • Unneeded are books in poor auction fun day to Friday, Feb. 20 to 23. Thursday, Feb. 8, the library will the CDs have a new color-coded · condition (yellowed pages, bro carousel. ken bindings, or musty), text Congregation Ohav Shalom, The program, "New Begin- ·host a portion of the traveling ex nings," is open to children in kin- hibit, "City Neighbors" from the books,R£ader'sDigestCondensed located on Krumkill Road in Al Income tax forms and instruc· Books, magazines, or dated infor bany, will hold a "Tricky Tray dergarten through grade six, and Albany Institute of History & Art. will run from 8 am. to 5:30p.m. Theprojectwasstarted in1989 tions ·are available on the table mation (old travel guides, ency Auction Fund Day" on Sunday, next to the copier. clopedias, etc.) .Items in poor con Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. 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Gregory, Darlington, and which is comprised of more than Bender tied the high-jump relay 30 schools from New York and event record. Vermont The teams have the Engineer Membersofthegirlsteamhave Games, the Suburban Council broken three school records this Championships, and the Class • A" season. The new record holders Sectionals coming up over the next include Keny VanRiper in the four weekends, and a few school shot put; Katie Noonan, Jodi records are still within reach. Heim and Jen Hahn in the high Dave Banasistheindoortrack jump relay event; and Theresa team coach, aided by assistant Kansas, Meg Stevens and Van coaches Gus Franze, Steve Riper in the long jump. Boone and Joan Lillis. The boys team has broken six school records and tied another to date. The new record holders Star bowlers include Muhammad Umar in the 55-meter hurdles; Andy The following people earned Gregory, Mike Geis and Umarin bowling honors the week of Jan. the 55-meter hurdles relay; Andy 14 at Del Lanes in Delmar: Macmillan, Scott Rhodes, Dave Senior Circuit Men: Leo Maher and Matt Clement in the Kachidurian 225 and 776 four one-mile relay and Nathaniel games; and Harold Singer and Sajdak, Adam Bender, Chris Dick Neumann 204. · Leonardo and Tim Kavanagh in Senior Circuit Women: Judy ~:-.ct:·_ ""--~---· the sprint medley relay. Dedes 193 and 517 triple; and Andy Karins, Jeff McQuide Mazy Acker 188 and 468 triple. and Umar broke the school rec- Men: Aaron Beach Sr. 278; Bethlehem's Matt Zalen hands off the baton to teammate Chris Leonardo in )Jle mile relay at the 27th annual Charles Veeder 713 triple; and Dartmouth Relays held recently in Hanover, N.H. BoSIMf;lobephoto courtesy of J.D. Denham Burnt Hills ices BC John Bickell007 four games. Women: Carol Smith244; Kim and 503 triple; and Amanda By Michelle Kagan Bates 637 triple and Kathy No- Crewell180 and 523 triple. What are your kids doing The Bethlehem ice hockey · vak 883 four games. Juniors: Dennis Paulsen 191 for February vacation? team was defeated 7-2 by Burnt Adult-Junior Men: Charles and 509 triple; Debi Boissy 204 Hills last Saturday. Veeder255 and 713 triple; and Ed and 566 triple; Sean Brown 149 • Do they want to have fun, but you want The loss dropped BC's overall Leno 258 and 683 triple. and 566 triple; and David Ag to be sure they don't waste their time? record to 2-12, but coach Tom Boys: Mike O'Brien 244 and netta 524 triple. • Call The Learning Space -we have Gladd sees a silverlining. 633 triple; and lance Ellers 157. Preps: Matt Antonio 194 and what you're looking for!' "Even though we continue to Junior Classic: AI Crewell252 448 triple; Stephanie Pitts 136 lose games, we are playing much and 920 four games; Heather and 386 triple; and T1m Dough f" The Learning Space Vacation Program better," he said. "We are skating Brady 199 and 708 four games; erty 183 and 403 triple. offers 5-14 year old children the time harder, checking better and get- Mike Westphal203 and 738 four ting the puck out of our own end games; and Courtney Radick213. ::: and space to learn while they enJOY (]Dtheir school vacation, February 19th-23rd. better. We've seen just a general' Majors: Jim McGaughan 211 level of improvement." The Eagles did not score until CALL 271-2249 FOR MORE INFORMATION. the third period when Trevor The Learning Space • 26007th Avenue • Watervliet, New York 12189 McNiven creased the net. What are Your Concerns about funerals? The second Bethlehem goal burial or cremation was scored by assistant captain types of services cost Scott Rider when there was a Pre-arrangements medicaid scramble in front of the net. Do You Have a Question Concerning: "We allowed Burnt Hills to During a free informal visit, we can provide answers score a lot of soft goals," said • Divorce? • Separation Agreements? Gladd. "The kind of goals we 1200 Central Ave. 9 Voorheesville Ave. usually stop went in, which allowed Reilly & Son • Prenuptial Agreements? Colonie Voorheesville • Custody? (Burnt Hills) to build up a lead." 459-1200 FuncJ.tl Home. Inc 765-3633 • Child Support? • Estates and Wills? Gladd said the BC defensive line of Ethan Drake, Chris • Closings? • Accident Claims? Thornton, Mike Coker, Jeff Dedicating 50 years of family ownership to the families we serve Smith and Chris Mullen is play ing exceptionally well.

SLINGERLANDS CooPERATIVE NuRSERY ScHOOL Initial Consultations Carry OPEN HOUSE No Obligation Unless Retained Sunday, February 4, 1996 • 1-4 p.m. 1475·001&1 2 NORMANSKILL BLVD, DELMAR at Slingerlands Community United Methodist Church JOHN F. MAXWELL • PAUL W.VANRYN JILL P. SWINGRUBER Fuel Oil • K1 Kerosene 1499 New Scotland Rd. Call For Your Everyday Low Price Registration for '96 and '97 School year. Serving Albany, Rennse/aer, 3 and 4 year old classes. MAXWELL &VAN RYN .~or t:e~?is~r~ltion. ipform~tion , ,. . ·... ,,.,. '' ··. "ca\1439-iOi4 · ·' '·. · ' ' ' '··· ,, . "A Complete Family S..aw Firm" • - . - - . -- .. - - .. ! ...... lf' •• :"\- ' .-In,_, 'I- 1·3 _ PAGE 12-'--' January 24, 1996 _ · 1 'THE SP-OTLIGHT Shortell helps BC top Columbia The picking~ see'!' By Jennifer Hahn evening. Conway scored 10. easy #or V!l"lllle gJ•'s ... The Bethlehem girls basket- Basketball BC's superb defense also con- I j lr 1 II I I~ ball team ~proved its record to · tributed to the Eagles vi~tory. · 11-2 last week with wins over The Eagles' balanced scoring Sherwin had four steals· and By Matt McKenna evenly in the second half, but in Niskayuna and Columbia. attack was led by Nicole Conway Shortell cleaned the boards£<»' 14 The Voorheesville girls basket- the end, it was not enough; as the last Wednesday the girls had with nine points. Katie Sherwin rebounds. ball team continued to make its 'Birds won b:r a score of 44-33. a tremendous first quarter, contributed eight and Laura "'The team was able to make regularseasonlookeasylastweek Becky Dawson was the cata outscoring Niskayuna, 18-4. The Delvecchiopitchedinwithseven, adjustments and play good de- withanotherimpressivewinover lyst for Voorheesville, as she Eagles continued to dominate as including a three-point goal. tense in the second half," Zomow a Colonial Council opponent. poured in 14 points to go along they posted a 22-point lead at The game against Columbia -said. "Kiley (Shortell) was able to· With a win over Cohoes last with 14 rebounds. High-scoring halftime.TheBethlehemdefense last Friday was tight until the open up our outside game, and Tuesday,theBlackbirdsin1proved Jane Meade was held to only 10 was up to the task as well as the fourth quarter when the Eagles this helped our offense. their record to 9-0 in the league, points, while Kristin Person and Jen Adams chipped in with eight Eagles soared to a 52-29 victory. brokeawayontheirwaytoa50-34 "Kileybroketheschoolrecord ·and 12-0 overall. "Everyone on the team played win by scoring five, three-pointgoals.; The Blackbirds came out early and seven points, respectively. hard," said coach Kim Zornow. Kney Shortell hit three, three- The team will try to keep its and took the lead as they almost The girls are now three games "We played f

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Serving the Serving the Towns _ Serving the areas of Loudonville, --,~~-~~/. ~.· :rown of Colon)e , ~> (• ' .... , • Of Bethlehem &-New Scotl8nd. ~ ~ ~..,; Newtonvjlle and Menands.~~ ~- ,.....,..:::. I '·.Colonie ·•• --·.·. The .. Loudonville We~akllv . I ~ I THE SPOTLIOHT __ ,January 24. 1996--, PAGE 13. __ Learn snowshoeing Dog owners could ·D Supermarket D Cops at Five Rivers face additional fines (From Page 1) (From Page 1) said Debbi Kerness. A snowshoe workshop will be "trained professionals who work "This is not a particularly vio held on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. Begirining Feb.1,anadditional making it an attractive and func daily with youth, and can help,us, lent school," said Anna Groper. at the Five Rivers Environmental $3 fine will be imposed on the tional development. • especially with at-risk students," "I'm uneasy that he's carrying a Education Center on Game Farm owners of unneutered and un: said Superintendent Leslie gun. I feel that it's unnecessary. • Road in Dehnar. spayed dogs within New York - Many Bethlehem residents al- Loomis. state. ready frequent Shop 'n Save stores Groper added that the in-school The indoor portion of the pro on Cenfral Avenue in Albany and Students who attend school police officer, plus a new"campus gram will focus on the history of Owners who are due to renew WolfRoad in Colonie, Brescia said, board meetings as a requirement supervisor/haD monitor," have snowshoes, snowshoe types and their dog licenses should do so adding that Hannaford was weD of their Participation in Govern added to the atmosphere of "be where to buy them. The session before the Feb. 1 deadline or the aware of the sentiment in town for ment class usually do not partici ing under constant supervision ... will be followed by an outdoor additional $3 fee will be levied at a competitive market to Grand pate in the meeting, butafterboard an endless Gestapo in school. • demonstration of snowshoe tech-· the time of license renewal. Union. member Dr. Stuart Lyman asked "I'm skeptical about the pro niques, followed by a walk on For information, call the Beth what they thought ·of the new gram, about how many students snowshoes. lehem town clerk at 439-4955, ext. Hannaford considered the Town school resource officer, the re will consult with the school re Pre-registration is required. 183. Squire Plaza in Glenmont and did sponse was immediate and nega source officer," said John Kuta, The center has some snowshoes not find it suitable. There is also no tive. adding that neither the student for use. Area nursery school interest in the proposed Southgate "'The gun is the big issue; it body northeshared decision-mak Commons shopping center on For information, contact Five to hold open house Route 9W in Glenmont, he said, thickens the air in the schoo~ • ing committee were "made aware Rivers at 475-{)291. to the extent they should have The Slingerlands Cooperative despite the fact that tlte developers Gardening calendar been" prior to the program's start. Nursery School, located in the of Southgate recently lost their Business group meets anchor tenant, Super K (a Kmart High school Principal Jon Slingerlands Community United shares tips, classes The February meeting of the Methodist Church at 1499 New discount department store com Hunter said that Rinaldi has "been bined with a supermarket). The 1996 Capital Regional in a number of classes and has Bethlehem Business Women's Scotland Road in Slingerlands, wiD Gardening Calendar is now avail worked with teachers" in his first Club will be held at the Days Inn hold an open house for prospec "We'd reaDy like to have a store able. The calendar includes many two weeks on the job. on Route 9W in Glenmont on tive students and their families on in Delmar," he said. "We'd be re horticulture tips, programs and Wednesday, Feb. 7. Sunday, Feb. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. ceptive to any ideas that the local classes, as well as a list of area Hunter added that Rinaldi has a desk in the main office. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., Registration for 3- and 4-year residents may have. • professional horticulture suppliers followed by a presentation by John olds for the 1996-97 school year and services. "'There will be a decrease in In Selkirk Pelizza of RusseD Sage CoDege. will be held. The nursery school is The Spotlight is sold at The cost of the calendars is $2 tension as students get to kuow" non-denominational. Rinaldi, board president Pamela For information, contact H. Andy's Subs, Bon/are, Deli each. To order, make checks Smith at 439-3916. For information, call439-1014. payable to the Cornell Coopera Williams said. Plus, 3 Farms, and Stewarts tive Extension of Albany County,. P.O. Box 497, Voorheesville, •• •• 12186, or contact the state Agri- . culture Office at 765-3500. Learn It rlow! Volunteers needed QUALITY CARPET CLEANING New York School For Esthetics, at Albany City Hall • WALL TO WALL Skin Care, Makeup And Nail Specialty The Albany Urban Cultural· • UPHOLSTERY 439-0409 Park Office is seeking volunteers • ORIENTALS AND AREA RUGS Tim Barrett Offering the "New" Esthetics Curriailum & Nail Specialty Curriculum. who can be available Mondays Full & Part-time Day & Evening Gasses through Fridays, mornings or af ternoons, to staff the information Licensed by New York State Education Department desk at Albany City HaD. Call for more information and a tour of our educational facility Duties would include answer you own a small business ing the city's information tele phoneand assisting the public with or need new skills? Full Salon Facial $15.00 various questions regarding city, I Are you retired or-the owner .: All Nail Services Available county and state departments and 464-6666 All Services Performed by Students offices. of a new computer? 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' ·-~~<1; PAGE 14 January 24, 1996 Delmar company wins . coveted Xerox award The Walden Asset Group Inc., located in Main Square on Dela ware Ave. in Delmar, has received the Xerox Corp.'s prestigious "World Class Supplier" award. The award is part of Xerox's Total Quality Program, which fosters each supplier's responsi bility for its own quality, cost and service. Only 14 suppliers have been honored with the award since the program began in 1993. The Walden Asset Group is an independent leasing and asset management company providing equipment leasing programs to Fortune 500 companies. In addi tion to its Delmar office, the firm has offices in Wellesley, Mass., Norwalk, Conn., and Cleveland, Ohio.

·· ···· · ·...... > · Nature walkers to look for winter blue jays A guided walk will be offered on Sun( ay, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at the . Five Rivers Environmental Edu Kristen Jones and Jamison Hawthorne cation Center on Game Farm Road in Delmar. Center naturalists will lead the Jones, Hawthorne to marry group on an outdoor walk focus Kristen Mackenzie Jones, player. She is employed as a sales ing on the lifestyle of the blue jay. daughterofCraigandEileenJones representative by the Frontier Other birds will also be noted. of Slingerlands, and Jamison L. Corp. in Chicago. Participants should dress for Hawthorne, son of Suellen Haw The future groom, who also the outdoors. thorne of Lufkin, Texas, are en played tennis for the University of gaged to be married. For information, contact Five Illinois, is currently a student at The bride-to be is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago. Rivers at 475-0291. Bethlehem Central High School and the University of Illinois, The couple plans an August where she was a varsity tennis wedding. George W. Frueh Fuel Oil .., Kerosene • Diesel Fuel Making a difference Take time to check out the large bulletin board at the Bethlehem Public Library. The "World of Difference" program at Bethlehem Cash OnJy Cash Only Central High School is featured. The "World of Difference" is a peer Prayer Line M©bir Prayer Line leadership program that focuses on ways to combat prejudice and 462-1335 436-1050 462-5351 promote student awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, racial and religious issues. The goals of the training are to provide an under standing of prejudice and discrimination and the harm they inflict on society, to provide techniques for challenging prejudice and dis Special on l1!.11it(s cHaNi~ crimination, and to encourage each person to take personal responsi bility for combatting prejudice. The "World of Difference" peer leaders at the high school are planning many worthwhile projects: Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light, An "American Masters'' Special One "World of Difference' initiative is a day-long interactive work Wednesday, 9 p.m. shop for every ninth grade homeroom. All ninth graders will have the Troubled Harvest: The Tool opportunity to develop new insights about their own culture, examine Thursday, 10 p.m. National Issues Convention: Report on the diffe~nces and develop a sense of appreciation, respect and value for National Issues Convention others. Friday, 10 p.m . ... Talking with David Frost Students who have gone through the training have said it is a very Saturday, 10 p.m. important program, and that they will use s_trategies they learned to Masterpiece Theatre: To Play the King convince others about their biases. SUnday, 7 p.m. The American Experience: The Battle Over Citizen Kane Monday, 9 p.m.

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation . supports public television · for a better community St. Peter's Hospital - Girl, Sydney Nicole Snyder, to Stacey and Curtis Snyder, Voor heesville, Nov. 10. Girl, Alexandra Doniger MacAffer, to Pamela and John MacAffer, Slingerlands, Nov. 18. Boy, Nathan A Swyer, to Debra and Mark Swyer, Slingerlands, Nov.19. St. Clare's Hospital Boy, Matthew Jonathan Walsh, to Marcia and Tom Walsh, Elsmere, Nov. 30. Correction Due to a transcription error, the parents of a newborn were misidentified in last week's edi tion. The correct information is: Boy, Owen Caverly Pace, to Susan Wooster and David Pace, Delmar, Dec. 28.

The following local college students were recently named to the fall semester dean's lists at their respective schools. Johnson State College - Kelley Newell of Delmar. SUNY Potsdam - Jennifer Mallery (president's list) and Nina Teresi, both of Delmar. Leann and Slade Warner Tracy and Thomas Keppler Tucker, Keppler marry Anti-smokers launch Stokoe, Warner marry teenage crackdown Leann Stokoe, daughter of for The best man was Daniel Tracy Ann Tucker, daughter of The best man was Joseph The Capital District Tobacco mer Delmar residents John Bar Brown, and ushers were Christo Thomas and Judy Tucker of Rav Conway, the groom's cousin, and Free Coalition has started its "No bara Stokoe of Bristol, N.H., and pher Shotwell and Joseph Frie ena, and Thomas John Keppler, ushers were Christopher Jacques Ifs, Ands or Butts" campaign to Slade Warner, son of Joseph dericks. son of]ohn Keppler of Westerlo and Kenneth McNeile. urge tobacco vendors to comply Warner of Millbrook, Dutchess The bride is a graduate ofBeth· and Joan Keppler of Glenmont, The bride is a graduate of Rav withNewYorkState'sAdolescent County, and the late] oella Wamer, lehem Central High School and were married Sept. 16. ena-Coeymans-Selkirk High Tobacco Use Prevention Act. The were married July 15. Plymouth State College. She is a The Rev. Vmcent Ciotoli per-· School and Columbia-Greene act requires that vendors obtain The Rev. Susan Hoffman per teacher at Plymouth Elementary formed the ceremony in St. Community College. She is em positive proof of age from all per formed the ceremony in the Sun· School in Plymouth, N.H. Patrick's Church in Ravena, with ployed as a receptionist by the sons attempting to purchase to set Hill Inn in Sugar Hill, N.H., The groom, also a graduate of the reception following at the W.B. Macomber Group in Albany. bacco products. where the reception followed. Plymouth State, is a recreational Pegasus restaurant in West The groom, a graduate of Beth For information regarding the ThematronofhonorwasLynda specialist at Waterville Valley re Coxsackie. lehem Central High School, is part campaign, call4594197. Wade, sister of the bride, and sort in Waterville Valley, N.H. The matron of honor was owner of K and F Construction in bridesmaids were Lisa Barrett, the After aweddingtrip to the Turks Marsha Deragon, and brides· Albany. bride's sister, and Rachel Phelps, and Caicos Islands, the couple lives maids were Jennifer Tucker, the After a wedding trip to Aruba, the groom's sister. in Plymouth. bride's sister, and Terri Woolford. the couple lives in Feura Bush.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Snowflake Carnival set for Saturday Your local wedding· photographer. Casual, candid, unobtrusive. Booking The Glenmont School Snowflake Carnival will lor '96. Call Tom at MBI478-0922. take place on Saturday, Jan. 27, from noon to 4 INVITATIONS JEWELRY p.m. at the school on Route 9W. Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 The event offers visitors a chance to play games Wedclng lnvilations, writing paper, An Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia nouncements. Your Custom order. monds- Handcrafted Wedding Rings & such as Hockey Slapshot, Tip the Cat, Smack a Attendant's Gilts. Pooch and Birthday Cube. - RECEPTIONS LIMOUSINE . There will also be a raffle featuring a grand prize Normlil!slde Country Club, 439- Super Sj>eclalllll3 hours lor only $99. trip to St. Croix. For information, call 434-3473. 433·0100 2117. Wedding and Engagement Par- Advantage Limousine. Some rest. ties...... •. ,. - John Maugere, and a duaghter, Richard French Sr. Evelyn M. Farny Gail Maugere of Florida. Richard W. French Sr., 84, of Evelyn M. Farny, 76, of West Services will be at 10 a.m. to Delmar died Friday, Jan. 19, at his ern Avenue in Slingerlands. died day, Jan. 24, at the Chicorelli Fu home. Monday, Jan. 15, at St. Peter's neral Home, 311 Delaware Ave., Born in Wmthrop, Mass., he Hospice in Albany. Albany. received a bachelor's degree in Boril in Green Island, she was a BurialwillbeinSt.Mary'sCem economics from Harvard Univer lifelong resident of the Capital Dis etery in Coxsackie. sity. He moved to Dehnar six years trict. Contributions may be made to ago. From 1940 to 1943, Mrs. Farny theLupusFoundationofAmerica, Mr:French retired in 1974 at served in the U.S. Naval Hospital Northeastrern New York C-hapter, treasureroftheHarvardTrustCo., in Philadelphia, Pa. 132 State St., Albany 12207. nowtheBay-Bank/HarvardTrust, S~ was a homemaker. in Cambridge, Mass. Survivors include her husband, Reaction welcomed He was a member of the Win Valentia P. Farny; two daughters, chester Unitarian Church in Kathleen Connell of Litchfield on transportation draft Winthrop and Bethlehem Senior Park, Ariz., and Peggy AonMcGee Groups and individuals will Citizens. ofWebsterCity, Iowa; a son, ValP. have an opportunity to react to Farny of Doylestown, Pa.; and six proposed Fue 5.2.1 dealing with He was husband of the lateAone the transportation of students in Sundvall French. grandchildren. the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Survivors include a daughter, Services were private. Central School District prior to its Elizabeth F. Loomis of Glenmont; Burial will be in Memory's Gar recommendation at the board of a son, the Rev. Richard W. French den in Colonie. education meeting on Monday, Feb. 26. Jr. of Sudbury, Ontario; and three Arrangements were by the grandchildren. Write en comments should be Meyers Funeral Home in Delmar. addressed to William Schwartz, Mr. French was the father-in Contributions may be made to law of Leslie Loomis, superinten superintendent of schools, Ravena dent of the Bethlehem Central· St. Peter's Hospice, 315 S. Man Coeymans-Selkirk Central School ning Blvd .. Albany 12208. District, 26 Thatcher St., Selkirk School District. .12158. Services were from the Troy Junior Museum slates Applebee Funeral Home in Van Owen Wilkie Nature center hosting Delmar. ' Van Owen Wtlkie, 41, ofUpper outdoor bird walk workshops and classes Burial will be in Lynnfield, Flat Rock Road in Clarksville, died On Feb. 19, "'The Days of George Mass. Monday, Jan. 15, at his home. A bird walk will be held on The Junior Museum, located at Saturday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. at the 282 Fifth Ave. in Troy, will host Washington" will focus on the Born in Watertown, Jefferson Five Rivers Environmental Edu several workshops during the president's life; on Feb. 20, "Dino County, he was a longtime resi cation Center on Game Farm Road upcoming months. saur Defenses: Teeth, Spikes, dent of Clarksville. inDehnar. •American Girls Dolls," geared Horns and Claws!" will concen Jessie Slingerland Mr. Wilkie served in the Army Center naturalists will lead the towards children ages 7 and up, trate on the extinct creatures. from 1981 to 1992, when he retired group on an outdoor walk on cen will focus on different periods in A family bus trip to the Metro Jessie Slingerland, 94, of because of a disability. ter grounds looking for evidence American history and crafts asso politan Museum in Manhattan, Melrose, ·Mass., and a former of birds that are active during the ciated with them. Classes will be costing $34 for adults and $32 for Selkirkresident,diedFriday,Jan. He participated in many area season. held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on children, will take place on Feb. 19, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hos- bowling leagues. Participants should dress for 21. The bus will leave the Troy pita!. Survivors include his mother, March 23 and 30, April13 and 27, the outdoors. and May 11. The cost for all five museum at 7 a.m. Born in Broughty Ferry, Scot- . Beverly Cisco WllkieofClark~lle; For information, contact Five classes is or $10 per class. • .. Atreasure hunt fQr preschool land,shecametotheUnitedStates ·:a brother, DeWayne WiiJ<;ie of Rivers at 475{)291. sso: ers will take place on Feb. 22. The when she was 17-years-old.She Homestead .. Fla.; and ~ stster, The "American Girls Writing weekwillcapoffwith "Bird Brains" lived in Selkirk for more than 40 Wendy Wukie of Clarksville. Session to focus Series" will concentrate on devel onFeb.23.Theworkshopscost$7 years and inAibanyforsevenyears Services were from the Meyers oping writing skills for children per person ($5 for membersh1 before moving to Melrose. Funeral Home in Dehnar. on Adirondack novels ages 8 and up through the use of Admission to the ·museum, ' The third program of the series journals, brainstorming, research, which is open Mondays through Mrs. Slingerland was a home- Burial will be in the spring. Fridays from noon to 5 p.m., is maker. "Adirondack Aspects" will be pre library media, drafting, and peer Contributions may be made to sented on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 discussion. The $55 program will included with admission to the ShewasthewidowofArthurV. the Onesquethaw Rescue Squad, workshops. p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Li be held on Saturdays from 10 to Slingerland. Clarksville 12041. brary, 451 Delaware Ave. in Del On Friday, Feb. 6, storyteller Survivors include a daughter, 11:30 a.m. on March 9 and 23, Mary Murphy will teach parents ' mar. April6 and 20, and May 4 and 18. Gloria B. Hummer of Glenmont; Dr.JackVanDerhoofwillspeak howtoenchanttheirchildren with four grandchildren; and six great Florence Maugere on novelists who have set their 'Participants will receive a certifi stories at the museum from 7 to grandchildren. work in the Adirondack region. cateofachievementaftercomplet 8:30p.m. The workshop costs$10 Florence MaugereofGienmont VanDerhoof is a professor ing the program. per person. Services were from the died Sunday, Jan. 21, at Albany Robinson. Funeral Home in emeritusofhistoryatRusseiiSage The museum will hold several Pre-registration is required for Medical Center Hospital. College. The history and legends workshops each day from 9:30 to all programs. Forinformation, the Melrose. museum can be reached at 235- Born in Athens, Greene County, of the area have been a subject of 11 a.m. during Presidents' Week. Local arrangements were by the she was the owner of the Lark his study, lectures and writi)lgs 6836. Applebee Funeral Home. Today, Tavern on Madison Avenue in Al for many years. Jan. 24, a service is scheduled at For information, contact the 10:30 a.m. in Memory's Garden in bany since 1974. Kindergarten signups slated for RCS Survivors include her husband, library at 439-9314. Colonie. Registration for all children in · child's last name begins withA-L, •• the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk or session II if their child's last Hamagrael Preschool School District entering kinder- name begins with M-Z. I ~ planning open house garten in September will be held For information, cal1756-8190. at the A.W. Becker Elementary Parents interested in enrolling 'School this Wednesday, Jan. 24, · their 3- and 4-year-olds in the from 1 to 3:05 p.m. and at the The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices Hamagrael Preschool, located in Pieter B.Coeymans .Elementary the Dehnar Reformed Church at SchoolonThursday,Jan.25,from for relatives and friends who (jo not or have not 386 Delaware Ave. in Dehnar, are 1:05 p.m. to 2:45p.m. Mothers' Time Out lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scot invited to attend an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from noon to To be eligible to enter kinder to meet on Monday land. The charge for a paid death notice is $25. I p.m. garten, children must be 5 years Mothers'Tune Out, a Christiat For information, call 439-5254 old by Dec. 1, 1996. Parents are supportgroupformothersofpres We will continue to print . Obituaries of or 439-8515 .. asked to bring a birth certificate - with them on registration day. choolers, will meet at the Delma residents and former residents of the Towns of In Elsmere Health records are not necessary. Reformed Church at386 Delawan Ave. in Delmar on Monday, Jan Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. The Spotlight is sold at at this time. Brooks Drugs, CVS, 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In Memoriam, and CardsofThanks will also be GrandUnion, Two registration sessions'will Child care will be provided. ·and johnson's Stationery : ··be held. J;'~J;~n.ts ..

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LEGAL NOTICE::::::,-- LEGAL NOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE, ___ LEGAL NOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE_~-,.,. LEGAL NOTICE.::-----: LEGAL NOTICE Wilson Properties, LLC. liability partnership. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ship upon whom process against it warS filed with the Secretary of NOTICE OF FILING SECOND: The County of the DATED: November 24, 1995. OF may be served. The post office State for the State of New Y9rk on CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED office of the Company in this State s/Harold W. Wilson, Jr., D.D.S., CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE, address to which the Secretary of December21. 1995. PARTNERSHIP is Albany. Partner LLC State shall mail a copy of any pro 3:The county within the State 1. Hoffman II Family Limited THIRD: The Company does not s/Joseph J. Hart, D.M.D., Partner UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE cess served against it is 111 Win of New York in which the office of PartnershiP.. have a specific date of dissolution (January 24, 1996) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ners Circle, Albany, New York the Limited Liability Company is to 2. Certificate filed with Secre in addition to the events of dissolu LAW 12205.()269. be located is Albany. taryofStateon December4, 1995. tion set forth by law. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FIRST: The name of the limited FIFTH:Thefutureeffectivedate 4. The Secretary of State of the 3. LP located in Albany County. FOURTH: The Secretary ol LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY liability company is: CONTRAC of the registration is January 1, State of New York is designated as 4. The Secretary of State 1s State is designated as agent of the Articles ofO~anization of Light TORS ALLIANCE, LLC. 1996. the agent for the Limited Uability designated as the agent of the Company upon whom process ning Legal Services, LLC ("LLC") SECOND: The county within SIXTH: The partnership with Company upon whom process in Company upon whom process against the company may be filed with the Secretary of State of this state in which the principal outlimited partners is filing a reg,is any action or proceeding against it against the Company may be served. The Post Office address to New York ("SSNY") on December office of the limited liability com tration tor status as a registered may be served and the address served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall 19, 1995, effective date January 1, pany is to be located is: Albany limited liability partnership. within the State to Which the Sec which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against 1996. Office Location: Albany County. retary of State shall mail a copy of mail a copy of any process against the Company is P.O. Box 189, County. SSNY has been desig THIRD: Thelatestdate on which William A. Harbour, the process in any action or pro the Company served upon htm is: Slingerlands, New York 12159- nated as agent of the LLC upon the limited liability company is to President ceeding against the Umited Liabil 8 East Newton Road, Newtonville, 0189. whom process against it may be dissolve is: December 31, 2025. (January 24, 1996) ity Company which may be served NY 12128. FIFTH: The Company is to be served. SSNY may mail a copy of FOURTH: The secretary of upon him is 1208roadway,Aibany, 5. The purposes for which the managed by its members. any process to the LLC c/o P.O. state is designated as agent of the LEGAL NOTICE New York 12204. The Lrmited Li Company is formed is as follows: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Box 9132, Albany, NY 12209. The limited liability company uPon NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ability Company does not have a To purchase, receive, take by grant, theseArtidesofOrganizalion have latest date the LLC is to dissolve is: whom process against it may be LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY registered agent within the State of gift, sell devise, bequest or other been subscribed this 24th day of 12/31/2094. Thepurposeforwhich served. The post office address STATEWOOD REALTY, LLC New York. wise, lease or otherwise acquire, November, 1995 by the under the LLC is formed is to engage in within or without this state to which NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, 5. The character of the busi own, hold, improve, employ, use signed who affinn that the state any lawful act or activity for which the secretary of state shall mail a that the above named Limited ness to be transacted by the Um and otherwise deal in and with real ments made herin are true under limited liability compames may be copy of any process served against Uability Company has been fanned ited Liability Company is the own or personal property, or any inter penalties of pe~ury. organized under the LLCL. the limited liability company served for the transaction of business in ership and management of real est therein, wherever situated; Joseph J. Hart, Organizer; (January 24, 1996) upon him or her is: the State of New York and else estate. To engage in any lawful act or Harold S. Wilson, Jr.• Organizer. c/o BREAKELL & COUCH P.C. where. (January 24, 1996) activity for which limited liability (Jan~ry 24, 1996) CERTIFICATION OF 11 North Pearl Street 1. The. name of the Limited Li- company may be organized under REGISTRATION Albany, New York 12207 ability Company is Statewood Re- NOTICE TO BIDDERS LLCLoftheStateoiNewYork. The CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA· OF CUSICK, HACKER & FIFTH:Thelimitedliabilitycom alty, LLC. The Board of Education of the Company is not fanned to engage TION MURPHY, LLP pany is to be managed by:A Board 2. The Articles of Organization Bethlehem Central School District in any act requirinQ the consent of OF UNDER SECTION 121-1500(Al of Managers consisting of one were filed with the Secretary of aj;)reetobidjointlywithotherschool any stateagencyw1thout such con HAROLD W. WILSON, JR., . OF THE PARTNERSHIP LAW Manger appointed by each Mem State for the State of New York on dlstrictsandtheBoardofCoopera sent first being obtained. D.D.S. AND JOSEPH J. HART, FIRST: The name of the regis- ber. December 21, 1995. tive Educational Services 6. The duration of existence is . D.M.D., LLP tared limited liability partnership SIXTH: The members of the 3. The county within the State (BOCES), Putnam/Northern until 12/3112037. UNDER SECTION 121·1500(A) os: CUSICK,, HACKER & limited liability company will not be of New York in which the office of WestchesterCountiesandrespec (January 24, 1g96) OF THE PARTNERSHIP LAW MURPHY, LLP liable for any debts, obligations or the Limited Liability Company is to tively invite the submission of FIRST: The name of the regis- SECOND: The address of the ~abilities of the limited liability com be located is Albany. Sealed Bids as follows: NOTICE OF FORMATION OF tared limited liability partnership is: principal office of the partnership pany by reason of their member 4. The SecretaryofStateolthe SCHOOL VANS & BUSES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAROLDW. WILSON,JR.,D.D.S. without limited partners is: 7 Air ship. State of New York is designated as Bids will be received until1 0:00 The name of the limited liability and JOSEPH J. HART, D. M.D.. port Park Boulevard, PO Box 104, IN WITNESS THEREOF, this· the agent for the Limited Liability A.M. on Friday, February 14,1996 company (the "Company") is APR LLP Latham, County of Albany, NY certificate has been subscribed this Company upon whom process in at the office of the Purchasing DATAPAY, LLC. The Articles ol SECOND: The address of the 12110. 2nd day ol January, 1996, by the any action or proceeding against it Agent, School Services Building, Organization of the Com pan{ were principal office of the partnership THIRD: The profession to be undersigned who affinns that the may be served and the address Board of Cooperative Educational filed with the Secretary o Sate 1s: 840 Kenwood Avenue, practicedbysuchpartnershipwith statements made herein are true within the State to which the Sec- Services, Putnam/Northern (SSNY) on No.vember 21, 1995. Siingerlands, New York 12159. out limited partners is: the practice under the penalties of perjury. retaryofStateshall mail a copy of Westchester, 200 BOCES Drive, The office of the Company is lo THIRD: The profession to be of law and such partnership with s/MARK W. COUCH, Organizer the process in any action or pro- Yorktown Heights, New York catedinAibany County. The SSNY practiced by such partnership is out limited partners is eligible to (January 24, 1996) ceeding against the Limited Uabil- 10598. is designated as agent of the Com dentistryandsuchpartnershipwith- register as a "rej;)istered limited ity Company which may be served Specifications and bid forms, pany upon whom process against out limited partners is eligible to liability partnersh1pft pursuant to CERTIFICTE OF upon him is 120Broadway,Aibanr, including Notice to Bidders, Gen- the Company may be served. The register as a "registered limited 121-1500(a) of the Partnership REGISTRATION OF New York 12204. The Limited L1- eral conditions, Special /nstruc- Post Office address to which the liability partnershipft pursuant to Law. CLOUGH, HARBOUR & ability Company does not have a lions, Bid Proposal Certification, SSNY shall mail a copy of any 121-1500(a) of the Partnership FOURTH: The Secretary of ASSOCIATES, LLP · registeredagentwithintheStateof Bid Form and Detailed Specifica- process against the Company is Law. . . State is designated as agent of the UnderSection 121-1500(a) of New York. tionsmaybeobtainedattheBoard 1218Centra1Avenue,Aibany, New FOURTH: The Secretary of registered limited liability partner the Pannership Law · 5. The character of the busi- of Cooperative Educational Ser- York 12205. The specific date of State is designated as agent of the sh1p upon whom process against it FIRST: The name of the regis- ness to be transacted by the Urn- vices, Purchasing Department, 200 dissolution in addition to the events registered limited liability partner- may be s.erved. The post office tared limited liability partnership is: ited Liability Company is the own~ BOCES Drive, Yorktown Heights, of dissolution set forth by ·raw is sh1p upon whom process against it address within or without the state Clough,Harbour&Associates,LLP. ership and management of real N.Y. 10598orbycalling(914)248- November 21, 2015. The Com may be served. The post office to which the department of state SECOND: The address of the estate. 2317. • pany was fanned to engage in any address to which the Department shall mail a copy of any process principal office of the partnership (January 24, 1996) The bids will be analyzed by a lawful business purpose under the of State shall mail a copy of any served against tt is: 7 Airport Park without limited partners is Ill Win- Steering CommitteeofSchoo/Busi- LLC Law. process served against it is: 840 Boulevard, PO Box 104, Latham, ners Circle, Albany, New York LEGAL NOTICE ness Officials which reserves the (January 24, 1996) Kenwood Ave., Slingerlands, New NY 12110. 12205-0269. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF right to recommend acceptance of York 12159-0189. FIFTH: Theregistrationwasef- THIRD: The professions to be LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY each bid by item, as a woup, or as FIFTH:Thefutureeffectivedate fective on January 9, 1996. practiced by such partnership with- WOODSTATE APARTMENTS, a whole, or in its discretion to reject ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ol this registration is: January 1, SIXTH: The partnership with- outlimitedpartnersisprotessional LLC all bids and to readvertise. Bids OF HART·WILSON 1996. out limited partners is filing a regis- engineering, land surveying, land- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, opened and read shall remain irre- PROPERTIES, LLC SIXTH: The partnership, which tered for status as a registered scape arch1tecture and such part- ~at. ~e above named Limited vocable for a period of sixty days. Under Section 203 of the Urn- is without hmited partners, is filing limited liability partnership. nership without limited partners is Uabl11ty Company has been fanned The award of contracts if at all ited Liability Company Law thiS registrabon for status as a s/James E. Hacker eliQible to register as a Mregisterd for the transaction of business in shall be made as soon 8.s practi: The undersigned, being autho- re~istered limited liability partner- CUSICK, HACKER & MURPHY limtted liability partnershipft pursu- the State of New York and else- cable after the bid opening. rized to execute and file these Ar~ ship 7 Airport Park Boulevard ant to Section ,21-1500(a) of the where. . . . Board of Educaiton tides., heretw certifies that: . . : .· SEVENTH:-AI' ·nMtne!ls·are-to ~- ' :- .,. .t -~ :- " .. ·LI ? ~ :.PO,BoK ..~04 1 PartnershiP.•I..'aw.: - , - : ~ r -- ~ - - . 1. The name ~f. d)e Llmrted U- - JRAN-Z K. 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AL-ANON MEETING . EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED FAITH TEMPLE BINGO w£1iNE$i>Av ··············•·•·'············· Arst United Methodist Church of NIGHT POETS METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school. 10 a.m.• worship at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge. ··.'j'A,f.liiAitvi··· )~ ~ Voorheesville. 68 Maple st.. 8 Voorheesville Public library. 51 SundaY school. 9:30a.m.. service. 7 p.m.. New SOlem. Route 1M. 7:30p.m. p.m. Information. 479-6469. School Rood. Voorheesville. 7 worship service. 11 a.m .. nformatlon, 765-2870. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT p.m. Information. 765-2791. followed by coffee hour, ST. MATTHEW'S ROMAN SERVICES FAITH TEMPLE Willowbrook Avenue. BETHLEHEM bible study, New Salem, 7:30 CATHOLIC CHURCH Parks and Recreation Offfce. Information. 767-9953. TOWN BOARD p.m. Information, 765---2870. Mosses- saturday at 5 p.m. Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m town hall. 445 Delawore Ave., DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN and SUnday at 8:30 and 10:30 Information, 439-0503. MOUNTAIN VIEW CHURCH . 7:30p.m. lnformallon, 439-4955. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH a.m .• Mountalnvlew street. DELMAR ROTARY worship service. church school. Voorheesville. Information. 765- B£THLEHEM TOASTMASTERS evening service. Bible study and Days Inn, Route 9W. BETHLEHEM nursery care. 10 a.m., fellowship 2806. Information, 439-0Cll8. Fellowship Hall, United prayer. Route 155. 7:30p.m. and coffee. 11 a.m.. adult· Methodist Church, 428 Information, 765-3390. AAMEETING JERUSALEM REFORMED edUcatlon.11:15a.m.. family CHURCH NEW SCOTLAND Kenwood Ave.. Delmar, 7:30 First Reformed Church of communion service. first p.m. Information, 439-0871. Bethlehem. Route 9W. 7:30p.m. worship service. 9:30a.m.. STORY HOUR Sunday. 585 Delaware Ave. followed b)' coffee hour, Route Information. 489-6779. Voorheesville Public Ubrary, 51 BINGO Information, 439-9252. 32, Feura Bush. Information, 439- Blanchard American Legion CHABAD CENTER School Road. Voorheesville. 10 DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 0548. a.m. Information, 765-2791. Post, 16 PoplarDrlve. 7:30p.m. Friday services. discussion and Sunday services,_8:30 and 10:30 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Information. 439-9819. BETHLEHEM kiddush at sunset, 100 Elsmere a.m.. 292 Elsmere Ave. NIMBLEFINGERS Ave. Information. 439-8280. Sunday schooL 9:15a.m.: VoorheeSville Public Ubrary. 51 BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 RECOVERY, INC. Information. 439-4407. worship service. l0:15a.m.. Elsmere Elementary School. 247 self-help for chronic nervous School Rood, Voorheesville. 1 NEW SCOtLAND DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH Auberge Suisse Restaurant, p.m. Information. 765-2791. Delaware Ave .• 7:30 to 9 p.m. symptoms. First United Sunday school and worship Route 85. Information, 475-9086. Information. 439-.4205. Methodist Church, 428 YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS service. 9 and 11 a.m .. nursery NEW SALEM REFORMED Kenwood Ave .• 10 a.m. United Pentecostal Church. care provided. 386 Delaware YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CHURCH SERVICES Information. 439-9976. Route 85, New Salem, 7 p.m. Ave. Information. 439-9929. Information, 765-M 10. adult Bible study, 9 a.m.,junior Parks and Recreation Office. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF choir or chime choir practice. 9 Elm Avenue Park. 2 to 4:30p.m. SERVICES STORY HOUR BETHLEHEM a.m .• worship service. 10 a.m.. Information. 439-0:503. Parks and Recreation Office. Voorheesville Public liDrary. 51 Sunday school. 9:30a.m.. recorder group practice. 11 BETHLEHEM WELCOME WAGON Elm Avenue Park. 2 to 4:30p.m. School Road. Voorheesville. worship service. 11 a.m .. child a.m .• nursery care provided. newcomers. engaged women Information. 439..()503. 1:30 p.m. information. 765-2791. care provided. youth group. Route 85. lnfonnatlon, 439-{, 179. BINGO 6:30p.m .. Route 9W. Selkirk. and new mofhers, call for a BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS ONESQUETHAW REFORMED Blanchard American Legion Information. 767-7243. Welcome Wagon visit. Monday . town hall. 445 Delaware Ave .. CHURCH Post. 16 Poplar Drive. 7:30p.m. to Saturday. 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Information. 439- GLENMONT COMMUNITY worship service. 9:30a.m., lnformatlon.439-9819. - Information. 785-9640. 4955. CHURCH SUnday schooL 10:45 a.m., BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 TESTIMONY MEETING AAMEETINGS Sunday school and worship Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. Elsmere Elementary School. 247 Arst Church of Chrlst. Scientist. Slingerlands Community BETHLEHEM service. 10:30 a.m .• child care Information. 768-2133. Delaware Ave .. 7:30 to 9 p.m. 555 Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m. Church. 1.:199 New .C.C:otland AAMEETING available. 1 Chapel Lane. UNIONVILlE REFORMED Information. 439-4205. Information. 439-2512. Road. noon. and [ ~lmar Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Information. 436-7710. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT Reformed Churcr:. 386 CHURCH SOLID ROCK CHURCH Elm Ave.• 7:30p.m. Information. CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE Delaware Ave .. 8:30p.m. Sunday school. 9:15a.m .• SERVICES 1 Kenwood Ave., evening 489<>779. APOSTLE worship service. 10:30 a.m .• Parks and Recreation Office. prayer and Bible study. 7 p.m. Information. 489-6779. COFFEEHOUSE Masses - Saturday at 5 p.m. followed by fellowship, Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Information. 439-4314. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN and5undayat7:30,9, 10:30 live rruslc. gourmet coffees/fruit Delaware Tumplke. Information, Information. 439-0503. NEW SCOtlAND CHURCH drinks, Bethlehem Community a.m. and noon, 35 Adams 439-5001. children's choir. 6:30p.m., Place. Information, 439-4951. WELCOME WAGON STORY HOUR Church. 201 Elm Ave.. Delmar, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN newcomers. engaged women Voorheesville Public Ubrary, 51 senior choir. 7:30p.m .• 85 Elm 7:30p.m. $3 donation. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH Ave. Information. 439-4328. NEW SCOTLAND and new mothers. call for a School Road. Voorheesville, Latin Mass. 10 a.m. Sunday. 5:30 worship service. 10 a.m .• church Welcome Wagon visit, Monday 10:30 a.m. Information, 765-- BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY NEW SCOTLAND p.m. I capacity. BestsaWmillvalueany lnfonnation. 439-2512. structured settlements, an nul ties, 1 where. Free information. Slingerlands Community · BElHLEHEM COMMUNITY cents lor each additional insurance daims, lott,eries and SEASONED FIREWOOD: Cut, SilvercraftSawmills, 90 Curtwright Church. 1499 New Scotland CHURCH word,payablelnadvance. mortgages. 1-800-386-3582 J. Road. noon. and Delmar split. Face cord, $55. Full cord, Drive, #3, Amherst. New York Sunday school, 9:15a.m.. Ad deadline 4 p.m. Friday G. Wentworth, the nation's only 14221. 800-578-1363. Reformed Church, 386 direct purchaser. $125. Jim Haslam, 439-9702. Delaware Ave., 6:30p.m. worship service. 10:30 a.m., lorpubiiC11110n In Wednes nursery provided, 201 Elm Ave. SEASONED FIREWOOD: Split, TANDY 1OOOSX Computerw/dual Information. 489-6779. day's newspaper. Box Re $CASH$ FOR ANY TYPE OF drives, monitor, printer $350-., 439- Information, 439-3135. ply $3.00. Submit In per STRUCTURED payment sched delivered, $60 face cord, 731- 4003. . DELMAR PROGRESS CLUB NORMANSVIUE COMMUNITY 6091. son or by mall with check ule. Privately held mortgages, TRAVEL GROUP CHURCH WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Tanat or money order to Spot legal settlements, annuities, ~t ftUnique Beauty of Ireland.· Sunday school. 9; 15 a.m.. teries. Cash at closing. home. Buydirectandsave! Com Bethlehem Public library worship service. 10:30 a.m .. 10 light Newspapers, 125 Adirondack Note Buyers 1-800- mercial/home units from $199.00. Community Room. 451 Rockefeller Road. Information, Adams Street, Delmar, 640-5613. ' Low monthly payments. Free Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 1:30 439-7864. New York 12054. Phone in FURNITURE REPAIR/refinish color catalog. Call today 1-800- ELIMINATE YOUR DEBTS, mort ing. Touch-ups. 20 years experi p.m. Information. 439-3916. ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL and charge to your Mas 842-1305. BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY gage, sooner than you thought ence. Kingsley Greene. 756- CHURCH tercard or Visa. possible. Save thousands. Free 3764, evenings, weekends. CHURCH Eucharist, breakfast, coffee consultations, seminars. A. J. I: ''':!:i'.:MIIS!dii' ')I women's Bible study. 9:30 to hour. 8 and 10:30 a.m., nursery 439-4949 Gerber Associates, 489-8277. J 1:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m., care provided. Poplar Drive r HoMelMMo'tfMENt ' 1 STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR child core available for morning and Elsmere Avenue. FEDERAL LAW ALLOWS YOU Bow rehairing. Instruments session. 201 Elm Ave. Information. 439-3265. AUTOMOTIVE to correct your credit report for PAINTING, roofing, siding, elec bought and sold. 439-6757. Information. 439-3135. SEUCIRK CONGREGATION OF free and prohibits credit-repair trical, plumbing, free estimates, clinics from requesting or receiv call489-7240. IWii'i});ii'iiiOt!di$',} CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES CLASSIFIEDS '"iii ing payment until six months after Delmar Chabad Center. 109 Bible lecture, 9:30a.m., BECOME A HOST FAMILY. Watchtower Bible study. 10:25 they perform their services. For lmw i!iiOM~!!*'~NiiD;$ :nl Elsmere Ave., 6 p.m. Scandinavian, European, South a.m., 359 Elm Ave. Information, kl!$1i~¢M:IiO!!'i!)!fi)QeltJp~,_426-4~,l'L_,_, _:'·99!92lgtto-. ·~:_'-_._~_._:_._~_:_:_~_n,""'..unrumi..N.~,;,""lti"--~ ~. '- •- :.. ' ' j ~ ~ ~ ' ' ' " , ' I PAGE 22 -January 24, 1996 THE SPOTLIGHT

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REAL ESTATE CLAS~IFIEDS ADOPTION: Happily married, GOT A CAMPGROUND mem lli@tl&TA*I'J\'Oi'fREiftd SLINGERLANDS, 4 rooms and DELMAR, 3bedroom, brick ranch. FEELING STRESSED? 11's time secure couple promise to cherish bership or timeshare? We'll take balh. References. Security. $500, Family room, gas heat, fenced for a Marv Cole's St. Croix vaca your newborn. Will lovingly share it! America's largest resale clear ALBANY, 3 bedroom, lower flat. heated. 439-3667. yard. 634-7150. tion! 7 days, 6 nights, Beachside our happy home. close knit fam ing house. Call Resort Sales In Condo, On-Island Guides, and Securily. No pels. $475. 439- HOME LOANS: low rates, fast ily, and provide your precious cl;lild ternational, 1-800-423-5967. SLINGERLANDS: 1 bedroOm much more. April17-23,20-26or 5813. apartment, heat, lease, security, approval. S/owcredit,judgments, with a bright future. Please call 23-29. $649 per person includes no pets, 765-4723, evenings. bankruptcies OK. No income veri Ginny/Michael 1-8Q0-581·· 8040. I• ($1TVAJ!~$Wl\NT!;l?ii? DELMAR, large private 2 bed fication 518-464-5500, 1-800- airfare. Caii800-3-ST-CROI. Expenses paid. room, garage,laundry, near park. SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM apart HAIRDRESSING - all phases ment home, $605 fully applianced, 555-8715. Homestead Funding HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CARO ADOPTION: Love, hope and the $530+ utilities. 279-0616. Corp. Registered Mortgage done in your home by licensed, terrace/balcony, on busline, 465- LINA, Villamare. Luxury ocean promise of a bright future for your Banker NYS Banking Department view condo. 2bedrooms, 2baths. child. Expenses paid. Please experienced hairdresser. Rea ELSMERE ARMS, $605. Spa 4833. sonable rates. Joyce, 785-7902. LAND BARGAINS- Free lis I of 3 All amenities. Lowest rates. 427- give us a call at 800-249-4956. cious 2 bedroom apartment in 5131. Delmar, minutes fro m Albany, liiMKWWM#~~ri\Y!%%&iWM to 123 acre parcels for sale in 6 Thank you, Marcela and Steve. 4RAINED, EXPERIENCED home On a major bus line. Stop in at 5 BUDGET MOTEL, low rates, counties west of Albany. Ideal MARTHA'S VINEYARD. Charm ADOPTION: Your unselfish act health aide, versed in all areas of ElsmereAvenueorcall465-4833. daily, weekly, efficiency unit by homesites, owner financing. ing cottage in woods. Sleeps 5. allows us to provide 'your baby home care, seeks elderly care month. TV & phone. Special Helderberg Really, 1-800-834- 10 minutes to beach. $675/week. with love and happiness. Finan assignment Excellenrverifiable FEURA BUSH, 1 bedroom,$435 rates. 756-6606. 9298. 439-6473. .ciafly secure, caring couple. Ex references. Availableforimmedi no pets, security, no lease 765- ateemployment. (5t8)426-0872. NAGS HEAD, ~OATH CARO penses paid. Ca:U Leah and Harry. 3125 or 465-2239. YOU CAN OWN Your own home! ; Joan. l:mRwli$:tAmllOI'IsAtt&1 No down payment on Miles mate LINA, vacation rentals from ocean 1-800-999-2711. FEURA BUSH, 2 bedroom, $495. ADIRONDACK GORE MOUN rials, attractive construction fi to sound featuring the Village at ADOPTION: Warm ,loving couple 'Pi ljiJ¢1'l!N9W·i'l~()V4li?tl No pets, security, no lease 765- nancing. Call Miles Homes today, Nags Head. Golf, pools, tennis TAIN SKI AREA- cozy log home looking to complete our family with ROOF SNOW REMOVAL, expe 3125 or 465-2239. 1-800-343-2884 ext. 1. and··oorporate packages avail· on 36 acres bordering New York an adopted newborn. We'll pro rienced, insured, 768-2805. GLENMONT, 3bedroom colonial, state lands. An all-seasons vaca able. For free color brochure, call vide love, security and laughter. country setting, Bethlehem tion destination. $99,000. Village Realty, 1-800-548-9688. Expenses paid. Call Susan/Kevin .b?? :'tWtii:tQilii\1~ i.' I Schools. · $800 plus utilities. Pearsall Realty 518-251·2422. .l•'ttW4QAJ;iONi!li!RtAil.'% + OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best 800-465-9254. TUTORING: Certified elementary Pagano Weber, Inc. 439-9921. _ selection of affordable rentals. teacher/reading specialist avail ARUBA Timeshare Resort: 1st ADIRONDACKS-GORE MOUN Call now for FREE color brochure. f~IIT'!'!i¢1{il¢T$~$!1Riil.l~$l ONE-BEDROOM, first floor avail week October every year. Sleeps TAIN, on Friends lake. Perfect able to tutor your child in any able February 1. On bus line. 1-800-638-2102. Open 7 days, subject. Call Kathy, 475-1396. six. Fully equipped, includes forfamilygatherings. 4bedroom, evenings Monday - Thursday. LIQUID WORMERS not doing the $490 with early pay. HeaVho1 kitchen & laundry. Close to pool, 3ba1h fully equipped VICTORIAN. job? Get HAPPY JACK , (;,m,•:;::;.,.:r•'WANTEP??• "'""'''''·''. water inctuded. Great landlord. Holiday Real Estate. · beach, casinos and shopping Fireplaces in living room and fam TRIVERMICIDE. Gets hooks, ALL COSTUME JEWELRY old. 439-9189. SARASOTA, FLORIDA- SUN-N $6,200, 463-2733. ily room. Weekends/weekly/ rounds, & tapes in dogs & cats. sil~randgold,glass, China, doth fUN RV resort. limited availabil RAVENA, one-bedroom, heal, hot monlh. 355-8553. AvailableO-T-C. At farm, feed& ing, draperies, linens, furniture BY OWNER. DELMAR, well ity, for March and April. 1&2 bed water, appliances. No pets. hardware store&. from 1850-1950. Call Rose 427- maintained colonial, 4 bedrooms, ADIRONDACKS: Gore Mountain room park model homes. Prices Lease. Securily. February 1. 1/2 baths. Treed lot, perennial area - rent second home/condo 2971. 2 from $200 +tax per week. Callt- DELMAR AREA- Mature woman $400. 756-6613. garden, quiet center of commu minium this season. Weekends, l'.''PiAI:lQtQliiii\IG$\}ii;;PAUt/l 800-843-2421. looking for small apartment with SECOND FLOOR, 427 nity. Hamagrael School. 10 min week, month, season. Brochure: Green Mansions, Box 740, MYRTLE BEACH OCEAN PROFESSIONAL PIANO tuning aU utilities, furnished or unfur KENWOOD,4rooms,porch,yard, utes to Albany. Asking $178,000. & repair, Michael T. Lamkin, Reg (518)767-0102. OPEN HOUSE Warrensburg, New York 12885or FRONT RESORT: Spring from: nished. Excellent references parl<;ing. $600. Includes utilities. istered Piano Technician, Piano Non-smoker. Call Marie. 439- 439-{)981, 439-9232. January 28. 518-494-3721. $55 daily - $266 weekly. Cen . trally located. Indoor/outdoor Technicians Guild. 427-1903 . 6499. SENIOR APARTMENTS at COLONIE, 31 Huntington Drive. CAPE COD - Dennisport, West pools, whirlpools, saunas, atrium, Schaffer Heights. A comprehen Immaculate 3-bedroom, 1 112 Dennis, 1-4 bedroom homes on tennis, playground, game rooms . sive lifestyle alternative. Spacious, bath, side· hall coloniid. large and near beach. $350 to $2,900 Sales: 2bedroom -$65,000, 800- secure, affordable and designed family room, some hardwood per week. Thinking of buying? 238-1181. with seniors in mind. 107 Nott floors:, gas heat, fenced yard, su Call lor tree guide. 1-800-326- Terrace, Schenectady. Call ·per family neighborhood. 2114. nc.:;w;•qaiUtH®l!i$ :;wl .fjg~~~Jl' Marion Morrette 346-3438. $_146,500. 669-1888. CAPECOD4112bedroomhouse, National Seashore - seconds to 80' OW, 5 bedroom (1996) ocean and Nauset Ughthouse. $49,995, a-eative financing. Call 2ND CHANCE SALES CONSULTANT Great family setting. Available 602-247-388 0, Fairlane Homes, "BRIARIDLL" July & August. $6501Week. Call At. 7, Brandon, Vermont. WE OFFER: 439-1924. FINANCING • Paid Vacation $585,000 One of Delmar's 'i''REiitV~iWANten • Company Vehicle Plan fmest Colonials. Exquisite F• wwt I. EXCLUSIVELY AT • 401K Plan Williamsburg design and col TWO-BEDROOM HOUSE in COOLEY MOTORS • Hea~h & Denial Plan 69,900..2bd cottage w/new furnace, • Well Rounded Used Inventory ors. Separate living quaners, plumbing, electric, well, hrdw. flrs Delmar area for March 1 or April "Because evertbody 1. References. 439-8657. • 2 New Car lines large couhlry kitchen and 3C 69,900-2bd, hdwd fliS,Irg lot low taxes deserves a 2nd • Supportive Mana~ment Tearn garage. 79,000-2bd, 1b, 2-sloryon lrg 101, RCS chancel" WE NEED: Our school district ~ MEADOWBROOK • Professional Individuals CALL OUR 24 HR. • Proven Track Record PAGANO 75th Year! 91,900-5bd, 1.5bCol.,hrdwdfliS.,walk APARTMENTS • Willingness to be Part of a Team out basement workshop, garage. Near AUTOMATED • Aggressive Closing Skins -Coeymans boat launch and park . CREDIT LINE • Ability to Workw/Manag. Team 439·9921 92,000-Jbd, 1.5b, Colonial, lormal din Free Month's REAL ESTATE ing room, playroom in basement COOLEY MOTORS CAU283·2902,Ask lor Jim or Dan 117 ~00-4bd Fannhouse, new~1ohen Renton Any 283-0765 & balh, hardwood flooiS, big red bam 1.37 ac near proposed park 2Bedroom NEW LISTING 119,900-2bd, 1.5b,to1ally renova1ed, awesome mt. vu's, award winning with this ad! schools (New rentals only) 133~00-3bd, 1.5b, S~itin award win 1 Pre-leased before March 1, 1996 ning school district, LA, DR, kit fm. rm., den • Gas heat & hot water included 134,900-Sbd, 1.5b Spli1 desirable lo • Spacious 1 & 2 Bee the Three films, "The~':.'s An Alii; ninth 8enior housingfacilityspon- gator Under My Bed, Hug ,!"le_. sored by the Catholic Diocese of aod "Normao the Doonnan, ~I Albaoy i beshownattheBethlehemPubhc · Library, 451 Delaware Ave. in Dehnar, on Friday, Feb. 2, at 10:30 a.m. YWCA of Albany offers The free, droJ}-in event is open : to children ages 3 to 6. The pro morning child care gram will last approximately 30 The YWCA of Albaoy, located minutes. onthecomerofLincolnaodColvin For info .mation, contact Polly avenues in Albaoy, offers care for Hartman ~t 439-9314. children ages 6 months to 6 years old on weekday mornings from 9 Bethlehem chamber a.m. to noon. The program offers arts aod to hold open house crafts projects, cooperative games, The Bethlehem Chamber of · singing and sterytelling. Costs Commercewillholdaoopenhouse vary,dependinguponfamilyneed, aod light luncheon on Tuesday, from$1.50to$3.50perhour.Child Jao. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. care is also available for non The event will be hosted by 1 members at a similar rate. Coldwell Banker Prime Proper- i Susan Riback, far right, coordinator olthe Voorheesville Public library lifestories Workshop, stands next Pre-registration must be made ties,214DelawareAve.inDehnar. to Legacies contestwinnerTodd Swett of Delmar. 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I ~ \ l " 1 'I 1 { , , - • PAGE 2 -January 24, 1996 The Spotlight • Colonie Spotlight •Loudonville Weekly I UPDATE '•96 Good neighbor policy is Spotlight top goal By Richard Ahlstrom other media where they have ex celled.Wealsoarehappythat men We have more fun than a barrel and women who have spent years of monkeys putting out three news in journalism have joined us. papers each wee~ and juggling a dozen balls in the air at the same In addition to our staff, high time. school students report much of the school sports news. These We often valued writers and photographers ask ourselves, allow us to cover school sports in "What are we the five high schools in our area. doing and how Their parents often contribute by are we doing delivering the stories written by it?" The an the students to the paper, making swers often it a family endeavor. surprise us. We strongly believe that youth Our main Ahlstrom should have work experience, and concern is to so we have three high school stu cover local school news ana town dents on the staff writing stories, and village news in a way to keep typing copy, and preparing calen our readers informed of alrthat is dar listings. Two middle school going on. In addition to attending interns work in the front office as many meetings as possible, we several afternoons during the have lots of help and input from week. The quality of work of these young people is high calibre, and their contribution is substantial. Our main concern is to ••• cover local school news We put a lot of effort intp com and town and village munity service. Wedothisinmany ways, gathering church, club and news in a way to keep association announcements and our readers informed of printing short news items and list "The Helping Hand," an illustration by nationally-recognized staff cartoonist Hy Rosen, recently netted a media ing events in the calendars. award from the Albany County STOP-OWl program. Editorial cartoons are but one way the Spotlight newspapers all that is going on. In support community partnerships to keep youth off drugs. addition to attending as We also support teams in Uttle Leagues and other sports activi print stories about the troubles problems. rial pages of The Spotlight. many meetings as pos- ties with cash contributions. ouryouthgetinto so that the com . sible, we have lots of munity will know that all is not Because dru,nken driving is so Men and women including the Since we are in the communi perfect in our towns. deadly, we print a list of all those governor of New York state; cler help and input from cations business, one oftheplaces who are arrested for DWI. Our gymen, professional people, mu we work with the greatest plea Because the partnerships con policy is firm. If you are arrested, school officials, teach sist of people from schools, town nicipal and arts leaders and citi sure is with the Community Part your name will appear in the pa zens of the community offer our ers and parents and nerships. government, business and par per. This rule applies to everyone ents, activities have been created including the publisher of this readers the benefit of their exper government officials. Community Partnerships in thatweren'tpossible before. Work paper. I have received many a call, tise in their fields and their ; volvesmallgroupsofpeoplework- ing together, schools provide the evenathome,pleadingthataname thoughts on everyday events. • Richard Ahlstrom 1 ing on projects that can be accom facilities, towns the supervision, be withheld from publication. These writers represent the ' plished in a short period of time to making night basketball and None has, even though a few busi braod range of topical thought that ------improve family relationships, pro places for youth to gather a real nesses have withdrawn their ad we feel is vital in our mission -.to vide activities for youth and re ity. Police supervise sports in a vertising. inform our readers. school officials, teachers and par duce use of alcohol and drugs. Its private health clubs. Business ents and government officials. ultimate goal is to help make our people provide guidance and fi We hope this policy has helped The many letters we receive communities better and safer nancial assistance. Parental train to discourage driving after drink each week from our readers for The regular editorial staff for places to live. ing classes are made possible. No ing alcohol. our editorial pages are a tribute to the Spotlight Newspapers is a good idea gets lost or ignored. our readers' concern with events blend of veteran reporters and We try to help by printing sto • • • that affect all of us . editors, withyoungerwriters who ries in our papers about the suc ••• are making their mark in journal cesses of our youth and the part We find that the opinions in the ism. We take pride in that many of nership. Drug and alcohol awareness is Our senior editors are also de letters often crystalize the matters theseyoungwomenandmenhave a major concern to us since use of voted to securing writers for the at hand. Reader involvement adds gone on to larger newspapers and • We also believe that we must these substances causes serious Point ofView column for the edito- vitality to our efforts.

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"''bis allows us to be more effi cient and increases our produc tion," said Gene. "Doing it the old way, by hand, obviously takes more time. And now, everything is done in-house, which is great for those people who don't want their photographs leaving the pre mises." With his new equipment, Gene now also has the ability to do mi cro-retouching of negatives. and proof those negatives for correc tions by checking the computer. Havill's Auto Body owner Robert Havill, above, recently moved his business to a new Using old methods. prints would and larger location at 694 Delaware Avenue, just over the Normanskill Bridge in have to be made before errors Albany. Havill has been joined by John Hoenig, left, who is also operating his would be noticed. business, Ultra Reconditioning Center, at the 694 Delaware Avenue site. Ultra Business has been on the rise Reconditioning offers professional auto detailing as well as cosmetic car care. "Your during the pastyear, according to satisfaction Is our full-time job," said Hoenig. Elaine McLain the owners. Yvonne Bigaouette said the many facets of their cus tomers'familyhistories,aswellas .------~------~ their personal historic connection to distant family members, make the job unique. "The restoration work may in clude taking a person from one photograph and inserting him or her into another." she said. "Or it '1 Can Save You lJJ To 40% may involve just removing people or backgrounds totally. And the work can be done in either black and white or color." On Monthly Heating Bills." It has been so reward ing, seeing some of our customers' family his There's a more lasting way to get away from high heating costs than tory being restored. We try to give new life to "getting away from it all.' these old photographs. Yvonne Bigaouette Let me install a new Carrier WeatherMaker furnace and you can get GeneBigaouette'sprofessional away from the cold all winter long. With its high-efficiency, super 1 background covers some 35 years of various forms of photogr~phy. quiet operation, you'll be relaxing He has worked in child portrai ture, commercial and industrial in comtort for a fot less money. photography and, of course •. his Call me · favorite - restoration. Bigaouette's extensive back ground, as well as his unique artis ticability,enableshimto be classi fied as a Photographic Artisan. Yvonn~ also added that the work sometimes is just as gratify ing for her and her husband as it is for the customers. "Working with people has been LEADERSHIP a true learning experience for us," she said. "It has been so reward DEALER"' ing, seeing some of our custom ers' family history being restored. We try to give new life to these old -• i>fuito!ifaiihs.•- -~----~-·~ Painter Services owner bets quality Circles is the store will always remain fashionable . · By Eric Bzyant developed by Wolman specifically son should also be a hot time for Kevin Pope, the owner of for their products. • another of Pope's specialties - Painter Services, is betting quality Pope said one of his main goals storm damaged ceilings. "We do it workmanship never goes out of in 1996 is to move into the Loudon all, including the sheet rock re style. ville and Colonie market. The pair,· he said. "We never claimed to be the Selkirk resident specializes in Pope makes a point of support least expensive guy in town, but painting larger homes and believes ing local merchants in the hopes when we do the job, we do it right that they in tum will support his the first time, • said Pope, who has When we do the job, we business. "I buy my gas locally, operated the full-service painting get my insurance and my supplies business for four years. "I said it a do it right the first locally. It's a philosophy that many few years ago when we did a simi time .•. our motto is of the local merchants here are lar story, our motto is "Quality, trying to bring back. I support. the quality, quality." "Quality, quality, qual community that !live in, in hopes This year, Pope hopes to ven I·ry" • that they support my business. • ture into another off-shoot of the Kevin Pope Although he honestly admits business - deck cleaning and the market is tough right now, refinishing. He is currently taking the town of Colonie could be a Pope sees a brighter future for a course offered by the Wolman lucrative market. He also hopes to Painter Services. "Hey, I've got to Co., which provides specific tech venture up north for more paint be an optimist. My glass is always niques for the work. "It's a certifi ing jobs this coming year. half fulL Painter Services will • cation process. There is a system With icy roofs creating hayoc continue to strive to grow this year. for some homeowners, this sea- We are looking to expand." • • High-tech fence keeps pets safe • By Susan Graves negates the need for baby gates," device on the pet's collar - is • If your pet dog or cat is out of McCaffrey said. supported by many local breed control in the great outdoors, a McCaffrey said she and her ers, veterinarians and groomers. new Delmar business might be husband Tim, who has been in the "Right now, the business is the perfect solution for keeping · landscaping business for 18years, really starting to blast off," she Rover from roaming. decided pet fencing would be the said. Invisible Fencing® of the Capi perfect complement to their work. Depending on the nature of the tal District offers everything from "It's our business to make animal, ·a radio system field of up a to-go package with written and people's homes beautiful," and the to 8 feet in all directions can be videotaped instructions to a sys pet systems can help to do just installed "so dogs can't jump or tem that includes complete instal that, she said. In addition to pro dig their way over or under it, • she lation and help with training, said tecting animals, the system can said. The system is equipped with owner Karen McCaffrey. also protect the owners' flower a battery backup to ensure the Sharon Fenno displays one of her many outfits at Cin:les, in Delaware ShesaidlnvisibleFencing®has gardens and prevent cats from animal's safety should a power Plaza In Delmar. Cin:lesoHers personalized wardrobing, an extensive line offices in all 50 states and that climbing trees, she said. failure occur. of jewelry and clothing for many occasions. Fenno said she is looking to about 750,000animals nationwide McCaffrey said she did a lot of Invisible Fencing® offers life add new clothing lines this year and that "I look forward to a robust and are on the system. research into Invisible Fencing® time - the lifetime of the owner vibrant 1996." Hugh Hewiff Invisible Fencing® can also "to make sure it works," before - service and guarantees. "You install indoor systems that replace signing on with the company. She can take it with you if you move." "gates" to keep pets out of certain said the technology -aconcealed And, she added, "Everything rooms orofffumiture. "Indoors, it wire that transmits a signal to a we use is American made." McCarroll's "Doane Stuart gave me the confidence has the beef Doane in my ideas and opinions, strong writing skills, By Cecilia Marquis and discipline to succeed at Wondering where the beef is, Stuart not to mention the veal, lamb, poultry and fish? You can find all Princeton and Harvard." that and moreatMcCarroll's-The School Vtllage Butcher. -Susan Cleary, Doane Stuart 7989 After a five year absence from Princeton 7993 Delmar the butcher shop is back. Harvard Law 7996 ·we specialize in customer OPEN HOUSE service, • said Jim McCarroll, presi dent of the corporation. The January 30th at 5:3{) pm butcher shop opened lastJuly and is located in the Delmar Market place, at 406 Kenwood Avenue, at + prekindergarten through grade 12 the Four Comers in Delmar. + college preparatory program McCarroll said his grandfather began the business in the 1920s in + coeducational Albany. His grandfather and fa ther opened a shop in Delmar in + small class size the early 1970s. That store went + exceptional faculty out of business in 1990. ·The newest incarnation of the + selective admission butcher shop is carrying on the + enthusiastic students family tradition, with Jim and his wife, Christine, working side by side. The business also employs a full-time and two part-time work Call 465-5222 ext. 210 so that ers. The shop features a full range we know to expect you. of meat and fish. The shop sells milk-fed veal, and gets fresh fish Conveniently located just off 787 and four times a week from Boston. In the swim of things are salmon, the NYS Thruway on Rt 9W. haddock, cod, shrimp and scal lops. ------·...... Main Care can warm up ·

your January chills Carpets on the rise' Five offices serve 10-county region By Cecilia Marquis As the cold and snowy winter of energy source for heating homes 1996 continues, one thing on in this area," Cartwright said. evezyone's mind is keeping warm. "When people have home heating For65 years that's been the princi oil, they also have storage tanks. pal focus of Main-Care. There can be a problem eventu ally from just normal wear and The Main Brothers Oil Co. was tear and rusting where an oil tank foundedin1930byArtandSpencer can spring a leak." Main. The company distributes a variety of different petroleum Most leaks are usually minor, products including heating oil, she added, but "if there's an unde kerosene, liquid petroleum gas, tected leak for any period of time, diesel and gasoline. · cleanup costs can be extensive." The company employs about The Homeowners Environ 120 people in five different offices. mental Loss Protection program, The main office is at 1 Booth Lane nicknamed HElP provides money inAlbany. · for cleanup costs and repair or replacement of the tank. In 1995, Main Care acquired The program covers oil tanks R.E. Smith Fuels of Catskill and that hold up to 2,000 gallons. Lutz Oil of Roxbuzy. This ex Cartwright said the tank must be panded the company's distribu used for space heating and the tion and servicing areas in Greene fuel customer must be on auto and Delaware counties. matic fuel delivezy. Judy Cartwright, manager of Main-Care is an employee customerrelations, marketing and owned company. In addition to its Montgomery A. Flagg, owner and president of Carpet Network of latham, added a second van to his compa~ last ·residential sales, said the company petroleum delivezy, the company year and looks to add two or three more in the next lew years. Carpet Network, which sells a wide variety of now serVes 10 counties. services and installs home heat carpeting,lloor coverings, window blinds and related products, has grown steadily since opening in 1994. ing and air-conditioning Cartwright said Main-Care is equipment. Main Care is open 24- also the area's first company to hours a day, 365 days a year. offer a type of service contract to help cover the cleanup costs of an The company is actively in It's Scary Enough accidental oil spill. volved in sommunity service,. supporting local DARE programs to need an MR1. The uncertain!}'. "Heating oil is an important and the Center for the Disabled. The waiting. The unanswered questions. Then you walk into Albany Open MR1. We have plenty of room in our scanner- more than any other MR1 unit. We have room to position the Bookworm you for maximum comfort, no matter what size you are. We'll USED BOOKS478-0612 even play your favorite music and 282 Delaware Ave. (across from Tool's Reslauranl) do whatever we can to add to your comfort. Book•worm (buk'werm'), n. a person who With our totally open MR1 unit (the is very fond of reading and studying. only one in town), your doctor ge~ a top quality image while you get the highest level of comfort and H you're a bookworm, it's time you checked out convenience. No dark, cramped The Bookworm. You'll find over 5000 titles in tubes. No strange clanking noises organized, pleasant surroundings. associated with other scanning machines. No stark, clinical setting. H saving money on your favorite books isn't reason enough to stop in, here are some more reasons to shop at The Bookworm:

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David Smith, manager of Vince Kendrick Jewelers at 475 Albany Shaker Road in Colonie, stands beside a case displaying some ofthe firm's prize offerings. Kendricks sells antique and estate jewelry along with a wide t... . b'. . ·t' ...... ·t' t· .. . ' . •' . selection of modern pieces. The store also specializes in repair work and Tne· /es . ts 'fe:J/ ·_. .o come. estate appraisals. Elaine McLain

Arriving soon ... Spring '96 :Credit union provides alternative to banks By John Thorpe Everyone, you ask? Yes. Al For those who think there are though Excelsior does serve em no alternatives to the world of ployees of more than 200 local. megabanks when it comes to man companies and municipalities, agingyourfinances, takealookat unlike other area credit unions it Excelsior Credit Union on New is an open-charter organization, Karner Road in Albany. meaning anyone can join, regard "We offer a full-service alterna less of their place of employment tive to banks, with both savings "We are the only open-charter · and checking accounts, with no credit union in upstate, as far as I monthly fees or minimum bal know," Gonzalez said. "Members ances," said Excelsior's control are our owners, and we've got them ler, Daniel Gonzalez. "Consumers in our best interest We're here to Voted Best Women's Clothing Store are getting frustrated with in serve them, andtend to look more - Metroland Magazine, 1995 creased bank fees and the lack of to the individual, as opposed to personalserviceatbiggerbanks." just at the numbers." Delaware Plaza, Delmar 478-9300 "We hope to inform the Capital Serving the Capital District since 1978, Excelsior has recently Mon-Fri 10-9 ·Sat 10-6 ·Sun 12-5 DistrictthatExcefsiorcanprovide everyone with an alternative, • he moved from its old Washington said. Square location to a new building, conveniently located on New Karner Road. The credit union current]yemploysaboutninestalf ·.AERATION - RENOVATION - FERTILIZATION - PATTERNED MOWING members. · POWER RAKING~ SEASONAL CLEANUP- SCHEDULED MONTHLY EDGING One other recent change that the credit union has instituted is the issuing of VISA credit cards at a fixed interest rate of 12.9 percent. · "We've gotten a really good response to the card," said Gonzalez. "People appreciate the fixed rate instead of the usual gimmick rates they receive at some banks, which eventually go up." "YOUR LAWN AERATION SPECIALIST" Also in theworksfor1996 is an Automated Teller Machine, to be FULLY INSURED located at the New Karner Road site. "TheATM would most likely DEPENDABLE CERTIFIED COMPUTERIZED be a drive-up," the controller said, SERVICE PESTICIDE MONTHLY "and would be very convenient, for members and nonmembers 439-5121 SINCE 1986 APPLICATOR STATEMENTS_ alike." , The. SpQt/ight , CQIQnie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly I UPDATE '96 January 24, 1996- PAGE 13 New Pizza Baron owner Owens marks Montessori celebrates to cater to more patrons 2!~~c~~!~!ebrating service to children By Tom Murnane is going to continue doing what it 20 years of operation in Delma<. The Montessori School of AI- eracy,economics,psychologyand . does best: making great pizzas The plant began with one produc- bany in Rensselaer is celebrating the history of human kind . Look for Pizza Baron's owner tion line and to two in 30 years of seiVice to families in Children participate in cultural at Delaware Plaza in Delmar to with homemade dough (not fro expand~d make some changes in the com zen) and sauce, as well as made 1987 .and _is one _of mne. (_)wens- the greater Capital District. studies that include foreign lan- Cornmg facihtes Ill The schoolis affiliated with the guage study in Spanish as well as ing months to compete with other to-order subs, calzones, chicken m~ulatwn local businesses. wings, salads and more, he said. NorthAmenca. AmericanMontessoriSocietyand art, music theory, aerobics, gym- He and his wife, Barbara, along About 385 employees produce currently provides programs to nastics, contra-dancing and soc Owner Tom Burt's family has with 10 part-time workers, grate about 55 truckloads of high qual- more than 100 children in pre- cer. Extracurricular offerings in been operating businesses in town their own cheeses and chop their ity pink building insulation dn a school through sixth-grade. elude the visual and performing for more than 70 years. own onions as well. You'll get daily basis in Delmar. . The Montessori philosophy is arts,. creative movem.ent, skiing, Burt, who only last year pur "None of that packaged, frozen Plant Manager Craig an individualized, child-centered tenms and karate. chased the Pizza Baron, said he stuff" with Pizza Baron, he said. Burroughs said the company .is approachinwhichthechildinter- The Montessori approach wants to keep his restaurant a place What convinced Burt,aforrner investing more than $3 million to acts with beautifully-crafted learn- warmly supports each child'sjour where the entire family can go for aircraft mechanic, to buy Pizza rebuild one of its production lines ing materials, specifically de- neytoward independence and self a pizza or subs on the weekend. Baron? He said it was a combina that will resume production next signed to teach the fundamentals actualization. Value education, But he also said he will apply fora tion of wanting to have his own month. The plant will spend more of mathematics language, social conflict resolution and the use of beer and wine license in the hopes business in the town he knew inti than $8 million on capital improve- studies and sci~nce. plain good manners enhance the of luring more of the Off Track ments to the facility in 1996. In addition to basic course quality of each child's school and Betting crowd from next door. mately, as well as wanting to be come more involved in the com In 1997, the plan~ will rebuild work, subject areas covered by social experience. "I think it's something that can munity. (He already sponsors a the second productiOn lme at a the program include geometry, Forinformation,caliBemadine help our business a great deal, so Little League, basketball and soc cost of about $5 million. algebra, botany zoology, as- Starrs at 45s-8964. we're going to shoot for Saratoga cer teams, and helps out with a time in August." said Burt, who stringofschooleventseachyear.) ' rr======"""======~ worked for the store's previous "I think it's really important to owner before he bought the busi help the community you're in, ness." because we're part of it too, so we Not only is Burt trying to cap have a stake in it." Burt said, add Always there with loving care ture some of the bar crowd, but ing that many local families hold smokers as well, who in recent their children's birthday parties at years have been finding fewer din his restaurant. For seniors. nothing is closer to home than Colonie Manor, where every resident is surrounded ing establishments that allow Plus, as the owner, he gets to by his or her most cherished possessions and precious memories. And while independence is smoking. eat as much pizza as he likes. apriority, there's nothing more comforting to both residents and their families than the knowledge While the front dining area (six . "I get to try everything." Burt ti1at service, safety and security are the real hallmarks of life at Colonie Manor. booths, four tables) is non-smok said with a laugh, noting that while ing, given the proximity to the his personal favorite is the "De • Private rooms wHh private baths .. • Entertainment and activity programs Space Maze where the kids play, luxe." the store's big seller these • Individual In-room emergency response • Home-cooked meals served In our lovely the rear dining room, which con days is the "veggie pizza." tains nine tables, allows people to systems dining room light up to their heart's content. Pizza Baron's pizza hotline is • Medication assistance and 24 Hour • Single-level home for ease and safety 462-2222 .. In the meantime, Pizza Baron monHorlng of personal care needs ·Affordable alternative to living alone Weare your CowNIE MANoR Chamber of Commerce. ~ Adult Care Residence t What can we do for you? 626 Watervliet-Shaker Road Latham, New York 12110 783-8695

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~ FrankP. Webb (above), the founder and president of Coventry Construction •!• Copy restoration specialists Inc. in Slingerlands, sums up the mission ollhe firm this way: "We make dream homes come true." The lull-service restoration and remodeling •!• Digital Imaging concern has specialized in kitchens, baths and room additions since 1967. Webb emphasized that Coventry takes a team approach to planning and •!• Original returned untouched design, where the customer is halltheteani. "We are proud ollhetrustwe •!• We can copy & restore your faded, have earned from our clients who depend on us, • he said. For information, stained & torn photographs call 439·0640. Hugh Hewiff •!• We can remove backgrounds or other unwanted parts in your photographs (• Hand painting with Oils or Pastels Latham Area · (\ •!• Fine Airbrushing ~~ Chamber of IJ.~ •!• Negative Retouching B&WorColor Free estimates available Co:rpmerce, lp~ .. , ... serving the needs of residents, business awners STUDIO ASSOCIATES ' and visitors to the wtham/OJlonie area. L 0 U D 0 NV I L L E , N Y . ' •.•• by appointment 518 • 482 • 8086 COMMUNITY SERVICES Demographics • Tourist Information Free Area Map & Membership Directory

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Bryan Fox Nancy A. Kruegler Chainnan 1996 Executive Director Cohoes Savings bank . . prizes hometown appeal Physical attention By Cecilia Marquis Cohoes Savings Bank was rec As merger mania sweeps ognized for having one of the low through the banking industry, one est fee structures in New York local bank is counting on the value state for checking accounts. And, of personal service. Robinson said Cohoes is the first local bank to hit the Internet. It Cohoes Savings Bank has been has a home site and a number of around since 1853, said Hany L. pages filled with information on Robinson, president and chief ex the bank. ecutive officer, and ifs the home town service that makes the bank "It tells you what our services oq stand out in the crowd. are," he said. "You can ask ques "Some of the other banks that tions and leave messages, and we are mega banks, they just can't get back to you.· deliver the kind of service that we In 1996, Cohoes Savings plans can," he said. "Every customer to open more branches and in means something to us. We have crease the number of automatic such a small customer base com teller machines it has available for pared to the Keys and the Fleets customers, Robinson said. The and the large banks, the Chemi- bank is also looking into . cals, Chases ... ,• he said. telebanking and PC banking, "We have a local presence," he where customers would be able to said. "If we do things wrong, then complete transactions either over we can't just say well, we won't the phone or by using their per have to wony about that because sonal computer. we have good business over here Currently the savings bank has 1996 is shaping up to be a wet year for Bethlehem Physical Therapy, where plans call for the addition of an aquatic in Idaho. Our reputation is made a telebanking center where cus- exercise program for arthritis and lower-back injuries and a full-body whirlpool (plus some additional exercise at home." tamers can call in and conduct equipment.) According to physical therapist NickValenze, the facility's focus is on one-on-one, hands-on quality Cohoes offers a full range of their bank business over- the service. Bethlehem Physical Therapy's office is located at365 Feura Bush Road and Route 9Win Glenmont. For services including checking, sav phone, with the aid of a bank em- information, call436-3954. Hugh Hewiff ingsandavarietyofdifferentloans. · ployee. The bank is also lends money to smalllocalbusinesses. r.=~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The savings bank has 10 branches, with its main office is at 75 Remsen Sl, Cohoes. Its newest branch opened late last year on Invisible FencingCID dogs ... stay! Western Avenue in Guilderland, just east of Route 155. CAP COM steers clear . 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"fie" hl~on<&l n>l·l!«< porlomw>l 1\'0nf< ~nu>l """"' TX-131-01961 JncJudt•l '"""'"'m "'"'-' O« ,.u.,,. oo l-oJO(IIJJ Tr<.,"'l' a,rr r.lw-o> u --'.....:..:..;.~;...... _'""-_..----'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'..:..;...:..;...:..;.,;..;.,,;..,.:;....:,....:.....:..-;.c.... ;:.,o,..,.,_,.,..,..,;;,.;...;.....,~...;_--' ---- PAGE 16 =Januaiy 24.' 1996 " The Spotlight· Colonie Spotlight· Loudonville Weekly I UPDATE '96 Better performances in sight Firm vice president Table talk sees market growth By Katherine McCarthy Europe especially in England, JohnP.Hastings,AG.Edwards Germany France and the emerg & Sons, Inc. vice president, sees ing markets." stock and bond markets reaching Hastings said so far this year, new highs with slow steady growth there has been a great deal of profit taking in the high technol ogy stocks that has yet to run its course, and whenthisoccursthere I think we will see should be a shift to consumernon somewhat better perfor durables companies such as Proc tor & Gamble, McDonald's, mances on the world Johnson &Johnson and the well markets in Japan, the managed companies. pacific Basin and a He said that in general it ap pears 1995 will be a year of modest recovery in Europe inflation, somewhat slower growth especially in England, in American companies and very steady interest rates. "Once again Germany France and the it appears that well-managed equi emerging markets. ties will provide solid total return for patient investors." Hastings John P. Hastings said. A. G. Edwards, amemberofthe New York Stock Exchange, Inc. is on 427 New Karner Road in ,Residents of the Colonie Manor Adult Care Residence on Watervliet Sha.ker Road in Latham enjoy all sorts of in U.S. corporate profits and strong Colonie. activities. The directors ofthe home strive to maintain, improve and develop personal, recreational and social worldwide investing markets this year. A.G. Edwards is the nation's potential by supporting current interests, rekindling old pastimes and skills and developing new relationships. And even though 1995 was the largest brokerage firm headquar Doug Persons year when all existing records tered outside of New York, and were broken on U.S. markets, ." the sixth largest overall nation- Hastings said, "I think we will see wide, with over 5,600 brokers oc somewhiltbetterperformanceson cupying 530 offices in 48 states the world markets in Japan, the and the District of Columbia. pacific Basin !and a recovery in Professional au.to here for long run I . By Joshua Kag;m "It'safamilytypeatmosphere,· portunity presented itself, and we decided to go for it." This auto shop isn'taroundjust Fiato said. "We try to help people to make a quick buck. out, give them rides home, what "We thought it would be great ever we can do to give personal to set our own vacations, set our "We are here for the long run, • ized service.· We like to maintain own schedules and for him to stop DOYOUHAVEA Professiona!AutoSolutionsowner the corner garage atmosphere, making everyone else rich." said Miriam E. Fiato said. "We take and wework on anything from lawn Fiato. great pride in our work and hope mowers to RVs," Lainhart said. BUSY SCHEDULE? that will provide us with long term Thecoupleisalsopleased with customers.• "It's definitely a more personal the shop's locations, at 1970 New business," he added. "It's a small Scotland Road in Voorheesville, If so, let us try and help. Fiato and her husband Brian town garage. You can talk directly because Fiato grew up very close Lainhart, an Automotive Service to the guy working on the car. • by. "I get to meet a lot of people I Call us starting at 10:15 Excellence Certified master tech haven't seen in a while," she said. nician, run the shop, which spe Lainhart said he has worked in the morning to schedule cializes in diagnostic repairs and with cars "all my life," but only Fiato and Lainhart run the shop imported cars. Lainhart is also a went into business with his wife on their own, but Fiato said they factory trained Honda technician. two years ago. "I've worked for might hire someone else some a LUNCH or DINNER delivery. many people." he said. "The op- time in the future. We have pizza, wings, calzones and torpedos all available with a large variety oftoppings. 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The farm success to seiVice, the goods of The business has been at 681 also grows peas and.different types fered and the location of farm and Albany-Shaker Road in Colonie of lettuce. market on a busy Colonie street. since 1870. In fact, Engel's fann Engel's also carries fruit deliv· "We haven't given in to <;level· was honored as the town's oldest ered from other farms. opment," Engel said. "We've h

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At Inches-A-Weigh, ana franchiserightstoallofthenation's point where it simply made more armoires and lounge chairs. tionalfranchise newtotheCapital sense to choose a nationally known All ofthe rooms haveTVs and District, women can pay attention chain, because that's where the there is a restaurant on the pre to nutrition while getting in shape. We just finished a quarter-of-a-mil/ion dollar reno majority of business bookings are mises where a full-service break made. fast is offered free of charge. "We're the only "women's only" vation -- every bit of wallpaper, the furniture, bed "So much of the traveling pub weight-loss center with on-site ding, the entire decor. It's all new new. lic, business people especially, And ifyou need that early morn exercis in the country," said Jen book by using BOO-reservation ing fiX of finding out how your nifer Hodorowski of Inches-A Cat hryn 01sen lines, and they usually go with one baseball team fared the night be Weigh. "We work one-on-one with ------~------particularbrandofhotel,"shesaid. fore, a daily newspap_er is deliv each client, assessing her indi out Inn Hotel in Latham and Quality Inns. "That's where an independent ered to your door. vidual needs and creating a food couldn't find it, don't despair. loses out." plan based on food from the gro "We purchased a franchise Another amenity being offered cery store. Everyone on staff is The name has changed and so from them," she said. Olsen said she has tried to make is a free, guest pass to one of the her new operation as upscale as trained in nutrition, and a retired has the interior -so much so that The hotel business has become local health clubs. The average dietician consults with us." you'd hardly recognize it, says so competitive that it became diffi possible, while at the same time corporate rate for business cus owner Cathryn Olsen. cult for an independent operation maintaining reasonable rates. tomers is $55 a day, which includes For beginning exercisers,a "We just finished a quarter-of to survive, she said. The hotel, "We're trying to be full service all amenities. less strenuous work-out on figUre a-million dollar renovation," she which was built in 1980, was pur like a lot of the Wolf Road hotels, shaping equipment originally de said. "Every bit of wallpaper, the chased in 1983 and officially buf at a much more reasonable Wlth most of the business book signed for polio victims is in ingsmadeforweekdays, the Qual order. "We begin with stretching, ity Inn reserves much of its space some slow movement, and ad for wedding parties and other lo vance clients at their own rate,· cal events on weekends. said Hodorowski. BROWN "We provide a lot of amenities At the advanced level, there is for wedding groups," Olsen said, aerobic equipment like treadmills ·Where students love to learn including holding on-site rehearsal and exercycles,aswellasaerobics SCHOOL dinners. classes. "Someone works with the ~ Since the former Lookout Inn client each and every time she Meet the faculty. SINCE 1893 Hotel was such a familiar part of comes in," said Hodorowski. "It's Tour the classrooms. the landscape, Olsen said, "many very individualized, and the rates people have asked whether the are determined by what each Talk to the parents. . (Lookout Inn) restaurant is open. person decides they need." Open House Discover how this dynamic, •Absolutely," she said. 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All you're doing is adding business for more than lOyears chemicals to the environment that two years under the name Great don't need to be there. Estates-and it's not a business "That's also the reason I spe heconsiderspart-timeorseasonal. cialize in aeration." he said. "It's a way of cutting back on the use of chemical fertilizers and watering." During the winter Aeration allows water and oxy months, I try to keep gen to reach the root structure of current with new turf lawns and is the method used for most golf courses and athletic practices. fields. John Rees "We have found that many homeowners prefer to have one "During the winter months, I · company service them," he said, try to keep current with new turf "instead of having several differ practices, • he said, by taking turf ent services, • -because "If we are management courses and attend- doing the regular mowing and ing trade shows." trimming of the property, we can Rees employs four workers spot problems a lot sooner." during the busy summer months One of the changes Rees has in THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALBANY and circulates mostly in Delmar, store for 1996 is an upgrade in his Established 1965 Slingerlands and Glenmont. 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LOCAL PICK UP je£)] & DELIVERY f'l!!!ill1. ONE CARING COMMUNITY WITH THREE LEVELS OF CARE 767-2380 ~ Albany attorney branches out In an age when most profes In 1996, Berke says the firm is Eighty years sennett sionsare becoming more and more focusing on its technological abili specialized, one local attorney has ties. All three lawyers have their Contracting decided to go against the trend. own computers that are net of experience "We try very hard not to spe worked. Berke said the comput cialize," said attorney Alice K. ers help her to keep up with the focusiitg on Berke. "We do a lot of aggressive workload and increase efficiency. litigation. We'rea very aggressive "!tallows us all to work on docu ·,renovation law firm. We do a lot of courtroom ments together," she said. "In BYDev 'I'obm work. We don't specialize by sub stead of one attorney working on a ject matter. We do a lot of civil, document all alone, all three of us The sluggish local criminal, personal injury and busi work on a document together.Any ecoriOniy 3Ild a ![!'owing con ness law." of us can pull it up on the screen cern about the environment and edit it and put our ideas into it. conibinetomakehomereno Berke's been a laWYer for the vatioii more appealing than past decade. The last seven years Our clients are paying for one law yer, and they're getting the ser ever,accordingtoGregJack she's been practicing under the son of Bennett Contt'llcting shingle of Law Offices of Alice K. vices of three." Berke. The office is at 177 Quail Inc. at 699 S.. Pearl St., Al Berke said not specializing in bany: Street, in Albany. just one field of law keeps the job In addition to Berke, there are more exciting. "The 1990s will continue two other attorneys in the prac "Sometimes somebody comes to see more recycling and · reuse of the area's re tice. Interns from local colleges in and their story is so touching, I .· and Albany Law School also help· really want to help them," Berke sliilrces,"Jackson sai~: "Ex out. said. 1: ···lstinifbuildings are aprime resource, so it makes sense to ftx them." The Bennett firm is agen eralcontractorspunofffrom We Stand on Our Heads the venerable D.A Bennett heating and air conditioning to Give You Service. company of Delmar in 1977. "Wecanhandleallaspects of residential and commer Start the New Year out right cial constniction, butwe S{le We will make your life easier cialize in renovation and re modeling," Jackson said. Stop in and meet us at our showroom. We'll give you a FREE add,a-hook New construction, with at tendant installation of utili (A $6.50 Value-supplies limited.) ties like water, sewer and roads, has become more costly both for builders and D.A. Bennett Inc. at341 Delaware Ave., Delmar, has been in the heating for homebuyers, Jackson and cooling business since 1915. That would likely make them one oflhe said. oldest businesses(il not the oldest) in the town ol Bethlehem. For the third consecutive year, the licensed Lennox dealer has received that company's "VV'e just can't keep build Lennox D5Awardfllroutstanding customerservice and customersalislac i[llr bigger houses further tion. New products offered by Lennox include the Lennox Complete Heat and fllrther away" from -a highly efficient combined hot water and home heater; and the Lennox wherepeoplework,Jackson said: Showroom at 76 Exchange Street gas lire place. Above, Doug Barrone, left, and Tom Drake show off one of (off Everett Road) Albany Call for a Free Estimate the products they service and sell. Elaine McLain

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Petsitters continue to expand 'Leave your pets to usJ High spirits say Critters Choice By Cecilia Marquis get lonesome, or worse, have an You're planning a great escape accident on the carpet. to the Caribbean or Hawaii, but Typically, he visits the pets a youcan'tstandthethoughtofleav- couple of times a day. A normal ingyourfour-leggedfriendsatthe visit can run about 45 minutes, kennel. during which time the pet is fed, That's where Critters Choice takenforawalk,andgetsachance comes in. It's a pet service that to play with a two-legged friend. takes care ofFido in the comfort of The base fee for the service is $10 his own home. plus tax per visit. "The pet stays in his own natu- The Coreys have plans to ex- rat environment, which is his pand the business this year. Mary home." said John Corey, owner of Corey is spinning off her own bus~ Critters Choice. "That's where ness, called Feline Fantasies, yourpet'sgoingtobehishappiest. which will cater just to cats. An lfyou uprootyourpetandput him other area of expansion is in pro in the kennel, your pet doesn't viding and delivering pet food to understand why he's in this cage customers. a!Jofasud~en.He'dbemuc~hap- In addition to making the pet pter loungmg. 0!'- the sofa "J the feel, better being at home, the ser house that he s m eve~day. vice provides a benefit to the Corey started the busmess, then homeowner who is away called Critter Care, about three " · . yearsago.Lastsummer, the name You get the ?enefit of havm~ of the business, based at 121 Old regular traffic m your h~me, Loudon Road in Latham, was <:;or~ added. "The home ts ac- changed. bve. Critters Choice is a family at- Thebusinesstakescareofpets fair. Corey runs the busin~ with in about 300 homes throughout help from his wife Mary and dur- the Capital District. Corey says ing busy times, like during the the business is not limited to just holidays. Corey's father helps out. dogs and cats. He's taken care of a The pet care service isn't just wide variety of animals, from birds for people who are on vacation. to iguanas to mules. Corey said more than half his cus- "Ifyou have it and it's alive, and tomersarepeoplewho work long it's your pet, we'll come and take hours and don't want their pets to care of it." Steve Edic of Delmar Wine and Liquor shows off his extensive stock of merchandise. The store, located at 340 Delaware Ave., Delmar, offers a free monthly wine-tasting. Hugh Hewiff

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The facility's staff was ex years, and 1995 was one of its her positive, can-do attitude. panded by 25 percent last year, most fulfilling, according to owner including three to four women Mike Mashuta, who recounted trainers, who Mashuta said have with pride some of his clients' We used flexibility and been a wonderful addition. successes. strength training to help Mashuta has ·a lot of equip "Our clients won medals in the ment, • all of it up-to-date, and he senior games for archery and the one client embark upon expects to add more in 1996. Empire State Games for sprint a ladies pro golf career. "Our cardiovascular equipment ing,." he said. "We used flexibility Mike Mashuta monitors the heart rate, then self- · and strength training to help one adjusts its difficulty, letting our client embark upon a ladies pro clients reach their target heart golf career. Last year, nearly a dozen rate." Mashuta said, adding that "Weareespeciallyproudofone women exercised throughout he. hopes to expand· even more young man who started exercis their pregnancy and gave birth to into one-on-one training in the ing when he was 12 and six years happy, healthy, beautifulchildren. coming year. later earned a full athletic scholar The babysitting provided will "Helping you reach your goals ship to a major university_ · help these women continue to stay helps us reach ours." he said. 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The Spotlight • Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly I UPDATE '96 Local practice keeps its eye Top on latest medical advances By Katherine McCarthy spectrum of visual needs: cataract "Troy Eye Associates has been and glaucoma surgery, medical servingtheCapitalDistrictforover retina, laser surgery, diseases of 30 years now," said Dr. Zieker, the cornea and cornea transplants, who bought the established prac radial keratotomy and all aspects tice in 1987.Todayithasexpanded, of pediatric ophthalmology. in name and geography, with of Two surgeons are also being fices on Sixth Avenue in Troy, certified at the New England Eye Western Avenue in Albany and Center in Boston to perform photo Pond View Road in Schodack. refractive keratectomy, or laser "Our goal," said Dr. Zieker, "is refractive surgery, which the FDA to provide the highest quality staff has recently approved for correct along with very comfortable and ing nearsightedness. accessible facilities. The Albany ophthalmic com The practice is covered 24 munity is working to bring the hours a day, sevendaysaweek, by first laser to the area, and Troy our Board Certified Ophthalmolo Eye Associates and Albany Cata gists. Emergency, evening and ract and Laser Associates will be Edward D. Jones & Co. has been advising conservative investors since 1871, building a history of trust and weekend appointments are always one of the first practices able to success over the years. The firm was rated No. 1 in an April 1995 Money magazine survey of investment available." offer this service to their patients. companies. Jerry Piltz, above, can be found in the firm's Delmar office in the Main Square Shoppes at 316 Four other ophthalmologists Troy Eye Associates also em Delaware Ave. in Delmar. The firm's Colonie office, headed by George N. Brown, is at1721 Central Ave. inAibany. work with Dr. Zieker. To stay ploys ophthalmic technicians who · Hugh Hewiff competitive in today's market, stayuptodateintheirfield through everyone at Troy Eye Associates/ continuing education and by at Albany Cataract and Laser Associ taining high levels of certification. ates stays educated on the most TheTroyfacility also dispenses up-to-date equipment and proce eyewear. The optical division there dures. is staffed by New York State li ErN (:·~::;:E,IJ "We are fellowship-trained censed opticians, who, in keeping s, specialists," Zieker explained, with the rest of the practice, have FARIVJ: and IVJ:ARKET "which means that following four many years of experience. years of regular study,.we special Troy Eye Associates/Albany . ize even more specifically, for Cataract and Laser Associates -SINCE 1870- instance in the area of the cornea." welcomes new patients and they The specialties among the are providers for most insurance Colonie's Oldest Business in the Heart of Colonie doctors encompasses a broad carriers. They can be reached at 274-3123. Don't forget us this Spring! 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It is important that a Outpatient treatment consists Albany Shaker Road (opposite the Desmond) 869-5653 person understands of individual or weekly counseling the triggers that lead with a strong educational element that helps to reassess the pattern to abuse, and then of substance abuse and take steps develop living skills to to correct it. maintain sobriety. "It is important that a person Need Day Care? understands the triggers that lead Anita Ramundo to abuse, and then develop living skills to maintain sobriety," Ra mundo said, adding that 12-step KINDERLANE "We have been here for 24 programs are frequently used. years," said Anita Ramundo, SPARC also offers seminars and SPARC'scommunityliaison. "We workshops to professionals who DAY CARE provide both in- and outpatient encounter addiction, be they ad treatment to men and women over diction counselors, hospital work • New Management • Newly Expanded & Renovated 18 at five different locations in ers, parole officers or school coun • Openings in All New Rooms • 6 Weeks/Pre-School Albany County." . selors. "Sonieone's first contactto us SPARC keeps pace with is usually through a centralized changes in health care, most re phone number," Ramundo ex cently by negotiating agreements plained, where a triage system with HMOs to hold down treat savestimeandmoneyasaninitial ment costs and to create regional assessment is made. networks among other addiction "We then schedule an evalu treatment providers. ation at the appropriate treatment SPARC strives to meet the dual site. If the individual needs treat challenge of keeping costs down Visit the NewXinderlane and Compare ment, a recommendation will be while providing good treatment. made to SPARCorafacility in our They are currently studying the 299 Schoolhouse Road network." use of acupuncture in addiction (near Stuyvesant Pla2a) Ramundo stressed that not treatment, providing van pickup many of SPARC's clients fit the service to get patients to a treat stereotype of a Skid Row bum. • A ment site and looking to establish 456-4097 high number of people seeking a program to treat mentally ill treatment are employed, and of people who are also substance ten come in with their employer's abusers. CALL TODAY blessing. , , . • • , . The Spotlight • Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly 1 UPOA TE '96 January 24, 1996 PAGE 29 Roberts broker says_ Hughes commits to old-time service ByDevTobin not be found in larger stores. before, duringorafterofficehours, In its ninth year, Hughes Opti "You're always dealing with the if there's a problem," he added. houses are selling cians at 411 Kenwood Ave. in same people here, but the staff is Unlike large stores outside of . Delmar is committed to old-fash always different at the mall stores, • town, Hughes Opticians is an ac By Mel Hyman some second thoughts, but fortu ioned service and low prices on Hughes said. tive participant in the Bethlehem nately things have turned around community, supporting school and The real estate business has quality eyewear, according to Tom "We also offer convenience and since then. Hughes Jr. flexibility with appointments," youth athletic programs and local beenabitslackoverthepastyear, service organizations. but Lois Donnan is nevertheless The family-owned operation "I started in '88, just after the was founded by Tom Hughes Sr., New in 1996 at Hughes Opti stockmarket crash," she said, "and his son said. You're always dealing cians will be a major update of the things seemed to come to a Hughes Opticians features refracting equipment and furni screeching halt. From 1988to 1991 with the same people ture in the exam room, Hughes I think this is a fascinat it was not wonderful. • quality merchandise at extremely said. . ing field, I enjoy my competitive prices, Hughes said. here, but the staff is The walls of their bright store are More progress in 1996 includes work tremendously. I The real estate market has im lined witheyewearstylesfrom the always different at the full computerization of records, proved gradually since then, she traditional to the stylish. mall stores. and the new line of fashionable work with people from said, until last year when things Tom Hughes Calvin Klein eyewear, Hughes started to slack off. "You may see ads for $49 all walks of life. Not just glasses at mall stores, buttheyare added. Hughes said he grew up in the with those from one "I think we're fairly reflective of low-quality products," Hughes income group. said. "For the higher quality Hughes said, adding that his staff family business, and found that he. what'sgoingoncountywide.There glasses, price-wise, we're better is "fully licensed and highly knowl liked it. Lois Dorman is still some uncertainty among edgeable." So much so that, already a li people about job security." than the malls." As befitsasmaller,community Hughes also has a pickup and censed optician, the younger based store, Hughes Opticians delivery service for senior citizens. Hughes plans to attend optometry But "houses are selling. Sellers "We'll go to a patient's home, school next year. satisfied she made the right ca just have to be realistic" as far as offers personal service that can- reer choice. what their property can fetch, Dorman said. An associate broker with Rob erts Real Estate in Delmar, Both new construction and re ALBANY PIASIIc & REcoNSJRuCIWE Dorman embarked on her career salesarecurrentlyindemand,she in real estate eight years ago after said. The average selling price of a SURGERY several years as a teacher. new home in Delmar or CENIER And she has no regrets about Slingerlands is about $250,000. ********** changing her profession. 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~Ba~ii:aliY{ootfocus is 011 giving students a solid academic First National Bank of Scotia's Angela Cozzolino, left, customer service; Bob Stephenson, vice president; Jim . f?llnd@()rift'()Ill ~hich they can continue to grow," he said. "In l'a•rt•ln.u.to•n•,•te•ll•er:••• s.ara-F•er.ja•n•e•c,•h•e•ad•t•e•lle•r•. -----·------.. Illiddte;Scliooithey can take accelerated courses; and in high • · S(:hogiwe ha\fe a g-reat number of advanced placement courses ~y~~1~" { .. ··· f ·.· .. · .. · ..· •• ···•··· •$6m¢~i tlm~ J\PFourses include English, American History, Macroecoriornics,Calciiius;Physies, Biology, French and Span- Crossroads cites effective results •jSh;If anY'.§ftllese COUI'SI'!S is followed by a successfully com ··'··Plet~placem~?teJ .•. .. .. · county government asked the ~e hopel() expand our international program, both in send I think we're highly effective, because we address clinic to expand to Ravena because iilgSfi@intsilbroad and britigiilgvisitors here," Dougherty said. the need for people to understand and accept of a shortage of addiction services i tQtiflllliqtie fadlitiesallow many opportunities for development there. The clinic's Delmar office ,. jii tili$ ilrea-~< ...... ,· .. . . . treatment for alcoholism and other addictions. has been open since 1989. The Ellen Halligan clinic now employs 16 people. Halligan said the most impor Normanskill Blvd. in Delmar, ous levels of treatment. It has tantpartof Crossroads' formula is across frOm Delaware Plaza. expanded to offer specialized serv the personal touch. SPOTLIGHT NEWSPAPERS "I think we're highly effective, ices including family therapy, "It's a small, very intimate aild Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom because we address the need for anger management, groups for confidential program," she said. people to understand and accept couples, supportgroupsespecially "We're very individualized." Associate Publisher- Mary Ahlstrom treatmentforalcoholisrn and other for women, acupuncture, career Editorial Page Editor- Martjn Kelly Managing Editors- Susan Graves, Eric Bryant Editorial Staff- Alvaro Alarcon, Zack Beck, Elizabeth Conniff Dineen, Rena Greben, Mel Hyman, Michelle Kaffenberger, Joshua Kagan, Agnes Kapusta, Cecilia Marquis, Linda Marshall, Jeff Kramm, Tom Murnane, Jim Sheehan, John Thorpe, Dev Tobin High School Correspondents- Bryan Berry, Adam Cole, Jason DeLuca, Laura DelVecchio, Cheryl Gervais, Jennifer Hahn, Ted Hanman, Kim Harvey, Danielle Hummel, Scott lssacs, Michelle Slimmer, trimmer, prettier, Kagan, Amy Martin, Matt McKenna, Cindy Milos, Sarah too. Because regular exer Chaisson-Warner, Heather Clements cise not only builds a beau Photography- Hugh Hewitt, Nicholas Mitchell, Doug Persons, tiful body, it rejuvenates LubaRicket and relaxes you, smoothing Advertising Sales Manager- Louise Havens away worry lines and bring Advertising Represen/Lltives- John Salvione, Corinne Blackman, ing an over-all glow of Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyer! in health. Production Manager-John Brent Stop in and take a look Composition Supervisor- Mark Hempstead around. Our staff will an Production Staff- David Abbott, Matthew Collins swer all your questions and, Bookkeeper- Kathryn Olsen ifypu like, start you on your own fitness program. Classijied/Subscriptions- Gail Harvey Tit ColONiE. Spo~liGitT SpoTliGitT

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Haven't you gone without AWD long enough?

NEW 1996 CHEROKEE NEW 1996 VOYAGER NEW 1996 NEON Roof Rack, Cossette, Air Gond., Full Spare, Automatic, ABS Brakes, Cassette, 7 Pass., Air 2DR, Sports COupe. Automati~ Air Gond., Stk. 6CH9 Goml., Large Spare. Tinted Glass. Stk# 6U60 Tinted Glass. Dual Mirroll!, Stk# 6N27 MSRP ...... 19.469 MSRP ...... 18,735 MSRP ...... 12,310 17,996 . 16,995 10,995 Less Recent Less Recent Less Recent College Rebate ...... -400 College Rebate ...... -400 College Rebate ...... -400

NOW $17,596~' NOW 1 0,595'!: or$184.54**perMonth or$194.18** perMonltl or $i68. 65** per Monltl

$2900 Down $3000 Down $2200 Down T< :. of Paymt = $4,428.96 Tol. of Payml = $4,660.32 Tot of Paymt = $4,047.60 1995 1996NEW 1996 1996 LEGACY LSi AWD SUBARU SUBARU AWDWAGON LEGACY 1MPREZA LEGACY DEMO SPECIAL WAGON AWD OUTBACK Leather, CD Player. AIC, Cass., Dual Air Bags, AIC, Cass., Deck, Rear AWD, Overdirve, AIC, Dual Bear, shown here, a 10-month-old male lab mix, is just wailing fora ~ood Top-of-the-Line; Loaded, Auto. Was $18,253. This Defroster, Dual Air Bags, Air Bags, ABS, Loaded. home. He's currently residing at the Mohawk and Hudson River Hurrane Full Factory Warranty. week only, unbelievable ... Stk#6S42. List $16,445 List $22,869 Society Shelter in Menands. There are several dozen cats and dogs just I Bear 5 5 waiting for adoption at the shelter_ Employees at the shelter say is Save$6 ,000 Off L1sr NOW J6,499' NOW SJ3,995' NOW 19,995' good with children_ Hugh H~wiff ~~~~~~~:icaiii~:E:z=:=:i:ii!!:::::Ei:ii=:iiijE:::i::Z±::5:::551aE5:::5:::~ NEW1996 NEW1995 NEW1996 GMCSONOMA GMCVANDURA GMC SAFARI XT All Wheel Drive 8 Passenger Van. 4x4P1CKUP 3/4TONVAN H.B. Buckets, Rear leather, Front & rear AI H.B. Bucket Seats, AIC, Swing-out C, Vortec-V6, 4-speed auto., Leather "Sl.S" MODEL doors, 5.71ner V8, 4-speed Auto., Aux. wrapped steering wheel, W/L tires, AM/FM Dream It ••• Stereo-Cass., Custom 2-tone paint, H.D. AIC, Vortex-V6, 4-speed, Auto., lighting, AM!FM Stereo, H.D. Cooling, You Trailering equip., SLE decor, Tih wheel, Electric shift, Aluminum wheels, Fixed glass in rear & side doors, Speed control, Dutch rear doors, Lugg. car W/L tires, AM/FM Stereo-Cass., Tilt H.D. trailering special equipment, rier, Keyless entry, Deep tinted glass, ? wheel, Speed control, Was $20,783 ... Bright red finish. Was $20,604 ... windows, Overhead console. Was $26,265 ...

~Build It. NOW $]7,300* NOW $24,200* WP'W'l);\\))'i'{;)\iiii\'iii[!)!t.!;,JI[®I~i~l~ll~i§lli!l!]g:[tl,;$l~illl ou tell us your ideas ... we'll give you a 1993 SUBARU IMPREZA 1993 JEEP GRAND 1993 Z·71 GMC Slk# 5S198A, Green, 4DR, 4X4, CHEROKEE 4cyl., Sspeed, 42,884 MI. SIERRA4X4 sketch, with an accurate estimate_ Our Stk# 6GC22A, 4DR, Gray, 6cyf., Auto, Stk# 6T44A, blue, 62,350 Miles. V 4X4, 47,728 Miles. prices are competitive. When you give us the 1992 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON 1993 JEEP GRAND 1993 GMC JIMMY SLE "go ahead," we give you a detailed blueprint. Stk# 5565A, Whfte, 4X4, Auto, 4cyl., CHEROKEE Stk# 6GC19A, White, 4X4, 56,379 MI. Slk# 5GC30A, MAroon, 6cyl., Auto, 63,403 Miles. l!~l!ll!!lllll!~i!'lllil! ''ill l:lllil:ll!illl§!l'~!ll~!lii!fl'i!i[i~!IIPI~II!~,I!I 1992 SUBARU SVX 4X4, Clean, 38,235 Miles. 1992 GMC SIERRA Stk# 6GC17A, WhRe, 6cyl.,AU!O,ALL 1993 JEEP CHEROKEE Stk# 5T31 B, Blue, VB, Auto, Loaded, ur builders are genuine craftsmen, Wheel Drive,41,475 MI. f) Stk# 55248, Green, 6cy1., Auto, 4X4, 4X4, 45,408 Miles. painstaking, swift, experienced_ You'll be Loaded, Sharp, 58,041 Miles. 1989 CHM BlAZER 1992 JEEP CHEROKEE 1992 DODGE DAKOTA pleased by our attention to detail ___ our sensible Stk# 6T35A, 5-speed, AWD, Sharp, Slk# 6GC24A, Maroon, 4X4, 6cyl., EX. CAB costs ... the candor of our recommendations. 61,8411ow miles. Auto, 41, 1961Nies. Stk# 5CR43B, 4X4, Auto, V6, 43,939 1991 SUBARU LEGACY 1991 JEEP WRANGLER Miles. We welcome your call- Slk# 5S220A, Auto, 4X4, 4cy1., Stk# 4PC82MA, 2DR, Red, 52,585 _44,719 Miles, Blue. Miles, 6cyl., 5speed, 4X4. 1991 FORD DESIGN - BUII;D · 1993 JEEP GR. CHEROKEE 1993 GMC EXT. CAB 414 EXPLORER Stk# 5GC34A, Green, 23,645 Miles, Stk# 6T42A, Serna Silver & Red, · Stk# 6S55A, Tan, 48,020 Miles, 8cyl., Auto, Loaded, 4DR, 4X4. 51,894 MI. Auto, 6cyl., 4X4.

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