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!November 2002 Published by The Stockade Association www.historicstockade.com Vol. 44 No. 3 Stockade Calendar Another Successful Walkabout! On September 28th the usually Association and the Historical Society a Stockade Association quiet, sleepy streets of our neighbor minimum equal to the amount usually General Meeting hood took on a new vibrancy as nearly realized. Thurs., Nov. 21 1200 visitors descended on our historic John Samatulski and Gail Kehn 7:00 PM Social Stockade. Nine historic homes, four represented the DSIC on the Walkabout 7:30 PM Meeting churches, a private club, a playhouse Committee and brought to the table and a restaurant were open to the pub years of experience in grant writing and Holy Cross Church lic. There was a jazz ensemble and fund raising. Their professional abilities Ziti Dinner singing groups to entertain the eager enabled the committee to extend promo Tues., Nov. 5, 4-8 participants. Children petted animals, tion of the Walkabout outside our area S6, S4 children. rode ponies and played Colonial games and brought in many new participants. 18 North College St. at the YWCA. With their help we were able to secure (see rage 2) Visitors rode our tree lined financial commitments from MVP, I Love streets in a horse-drawn carriage while New York and the Schenectady Events at The a trolley stood ready to drive them to Chamber of Commerce among others. Open Door Bookstore points of interest outside our walls. Kim Mabee represented the 128 Jay St., Schenectady, It was the 43rd Stockade Historical Society, Lyn Gordon the 346-2719 Walkabout, this year presented by the Stockade Association and Sylvie Briber • Annual Holida:y Stockade Association, The Schenectady brought it all together with her organiza Open House County Historical Society and The tional skills and exciting imagination. All Sat., Nov. 9, 1-3 PM Downtown Schenectady Improvement together these people created a formi • Popular children's Corp. This was a first year partnership dable, well-oiled team. author/illustrator, Mark for the three organizations and by all Congratulations to the Stockade Teague, will sign his new indications a very profitable venture. for sharing once again your beautiful title. Dear Mrs. LaRue, Seventeen hundred dollars were raised homes and historic character. Sat., Nov. 16, 1-2:30 PM. for the three groups, divided by previous - Lyn Gordon contract, ensuring the Stockade Holiday Open House Sunday, Novcmhcr 3. 12 50+ Antique Cars at Olde Tyme Car Rally! PM to 5 PM The Olde Tyme Car Rally was a wonderful event with over 50 antique cars Experience and displayed in the First Presbyterian Church lot. The original cars spanned every Creative Design, Ltd. decade from 1900 through the 1960's. Each and every owner and vehicle were a 5 l O Union Street tremendous asset to the Walkabout. The singing group "GTO's" periormed and they 374-6885 were spectacular. Radio station 100.9 FM Magic also lent their sounds for our enjoy ment. Ten awards were given and they are as follows: Dec. Spy Deadline Best Of Show - Ed and Betty Stoodley - 1932 Auburn Speedster People's Choice - Bruce Armer - 1905 Cadillac Touring Car Nov. 15 Best Horn - Bruce Armer - 1926 Chrysler Best Dressed (to era of car) - Rosemary Racicot (1950's) (continued on page 2) (calendar continued from page 1) Holy Cross Church Election Day Ziti Dinner Music At The Van Dyck Karla Bonoff, Fri., Nov. I, $29 Nov. 5, 4-8 PM Kasim Sulton, Sat, Nov. 2, $15 Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, located update on concert schedule: at l 8 North College Street, is sponsoring its Sixth www.thevandyck.com Annual Ziti Dinner on Election Day, Tuesday, The Van Dyck will be open on Thanksgiving November 5th, in the church hall. Donald Tessitore, Jr. and Donald Penta are co-chairmen of this parish "Inspecting Carol" fund raising event. Sch 'dy Civic Players Servings will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Dec.6, 7,8& 11-15 the donation is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for chil 8 PM, 2:30 PM Sun. dren under 12 years of age. The donation includes ziti 12 South Church St., $12 and meatballs, salad bread and butter, dessert and Call 382-2081. coffee. "Loesser is More" Dinner Theatre at Mohawk Club Wed.- Fri., November 20-22, 6:30 PM call 393-8024. (see page 8) Schenectady Count)' Community Collc~e Events For more information, call 381-1250. The SCCC Players present ''As You Like It " by William Shakespeare, Thurs., Nov. 21. 8 PM, Fri., Nov. 22. 2:15 PM & 8 PM, and Sat., Nov. 23, 8 PM., Carl 8. Taylor • "·PllOCI'Oll'~ . Community Auditorium, Begley Building. Tickets $5 for .. ~ general public, and $3 for students and seniors. Free for ) SCCC students, faculty and staff. SCCC Guitar Ensemble ~1.~,I Monday. Nov. 25, 7:30 PM, Carl B. Taylor Community HOLIDAY~H~ Auditorium, Free and open to public. (Olde Tyme Car Railey continued from page 1) Best Chevy Alan Mooney 1955 Chevy Belair Best Ford Charles Stoodley 1940 Ford Woodie Wagon Best VB Engine Al and Carole Davenport 1956 Continental Mark 11 Best Un-restored William and Polly Borntraeger 1946 Nash Ambassador Best Restored William Masa 1957 Chevy Belair Special Achievement Connie Masa Brigitta Strelka 1957 Chevy Belair Licensed Sales Representative A beautiful day in a perfect setting was the Office• (518) 393-1100 VM: 448-6301 Fax; (518) 393-1290 (518) 374-5314 crowning touch for a tourist's pleasure. Re,. www.veronicawlynch.com - Debbie & Harold Schneiderwind 1475 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, New York 12309 2 Stockade Association General Meeting Thursday, November 21 7:00 PM Social 7:30 PM Meeting The Schenectady County Historical Society 32 Washington Avenue The Stockade Association Membership 2002- 2003 The Stockade Association has been carrying out its mission, 'the protection and improvement of the properties" within its boundaries, for 45 years. Its objectives are to preserve the Historic District and the quality of life for its caretakers. The Association helps assure stability in a neighborhood that has been termed "a nation al treasure" and is enjoyed by visitors from all parts of America and abroad. Please support the Association and become a member by returning the coupon below. Membership runs from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003. $15 per person, $20 per household, tax deductible. $.___ _ Name(s) ___________________________ _ Address.________________________ Zip ___ _ Phone: Home _______ Business ______ e-mail ______ _ Please indicate if you would \ike to help with any of the following useful efforts: _Art Show _Membership Riverside Park _Garden Group _Neighborhood Celebrations Sidewalk Sale _Government Affairs _Neighborhood Watch _The Stockade Spy Walkabout The Stockade Spy is distributed in the neighborhood monthly, September through May. If you are a non-resident and • would like to be mailed The Stockade Spy, it is $1 O per year. $___ _ • would like to become a "Friend of the Stockade" (an associate membership) and support the efforts of the Stockade, your contributions are very welcome. $ If you would like to give The Stockade Spy as a gift, it is $10 per year. $___ _ Name of recipient._______________________ _ Address of recipient._____ _ Name of sender ---------- -- -- _ .. ______________ _ Please make check payable to "The Stockade Association" Total Amount enclosed $___ _ and send to: Meredith Anker, Treasurer, 4 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305. 3 Our 2002-2003 Pinhead Susan's @, SPY PATROONS Irish Pub J.ocatedat the corner of Liberty St. & Broadway (518) 346-6431 The businesses on these three pages have paid for Daily Lunch & DinnerSpecials advertising for the entire year. We thank them for their Diningfrom I 1:30a.m. - 10:00p.m. Mon. - Sat. commitment to The Spy and our community. 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