!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. ClosedSunday Please support them by your patronage. Spirits serveduntil closing
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FAMILY • Tetrl'sflntuHc HomemadeDesserts ~o,,~oe~.,~.-.~. HAIR CARE CENTER • TwoH11111tm1de Soups EYtry O ■y Mon-Fn11-2 • All MajorCredi! Cards Acceptlll & ~ l-49 Seate '.:tre<:!t • 111 'Well-litParking Spai:e, A WM•4-9 Scher.ec.:t<1c!y,NY I 2 30S • full Tlile•DUISetwlte 134Duane Awe.• Schueclattf 346-7324 All Ma1or~phonces Sermed ·Repaired· R,bu,11 FAST Recand1!1&MdAPpl1onco, Fo, Sall SERVICE Air Condn,orung Refrigerators - freezers Antiques& Fine Consignments Ranges & Ovens Washcr~/Dryers Dishwashers Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Gas Or Electric Appliance Show Matinees & Evenmgs, Experienced Professional Service One Hour Before Show Time Commercial 29 N.College St.,Sch' dy Consignment taken Wednesdays or by appomtment Accounts Welcome 374-7102 Proctor's Arcade• (518) 382-3231 Ext. 56 1e,e\ Post ..01, :~:• Parcel... P-r,st. .. Plus 44 WASHINGTON AVE. 1 w SCHENECTADY, NY 12305 1 :;;J,.· ,,., · SHIPP/NGCOPYING FAX YWCA PHONE: 518-374-3394 Schenectady \\* IN ADDITION: °'i, . . COLORCOPIES OFFICESUPPLIES The YWCA is proud to host the %,1, ·'"o""~ ComputerWorkstations W/ ROADRUNNER Kidzone during the Stockade Tel:382·2663 Private Post Boxes Printing Walkabout on September 28th Fax:382..S164 GIFrSAND CARDS Pony Rides, face painting, clowns, MOTIVATIONAiBOOKS & ART crafts - bring the whole family! 154 Jay Slreet Scheneclady.Corner Jay & Franklin (first 'PresbyterianChurch { 209 'Union Stroot Phone, J74-4546 SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS &/wMCtady [email protected] DIAMOND J E SEASON Sunday 'Worship Dmliel Sullivan's 8: l S a.m - Contemporary J J :00 a.m - 7radltional INSPECTINGCAROL 6,00 p.m. - /Jnformal Directed by John Rirchl~r 'J/urseryprovided for all Sunday .mvtces Dt'ccmlwr 6, 7, 8 & 11-1:) Com, worship with us! Call :rn:1-2081 for J"('Scrvatior1s 5 (Board minutes continued from page 7) *Meredith reported on a recent visit to the YMCA, which is working very hard to upgrade its facilities, and is now at full Thanks to capacity. She also distributed a letter to the Gazette from Dick Our Stockade Spy Patroons Blackmer, which discussed health hazards from the drifting mist who have shown their support for The Spy and our generated by the proposed power plant. *Susanna reported that neighborhood by taking out advertising for the entire the Garden Group would meet Thursday, October 16. * After dis year. Please show your support and visit them: cussion, Joe volunteered to contact officials at the Schenectady Mr. James Family Hair Care Center County Airport, to seek some reduction of the noisy, intrusive air Schenectady County Community College plane activity, which has many Stockaders upset. Killeen Contracting, Inc. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm. Sarnowski's Van Curler Greenhouse Experience and Creative Design, Ltd. - Respectfully submitted Eileen Julian, CTC at Empress Travel Bob Briber The Merriam Agency Perreca's Bakery Stockade Association Meeting Dates Proctor's Act 11 Schenectady Civic Players 2002-2003 Parcel Post Plus All Board meetings are at 7:00 PM on Tuesdays on the The Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gallery dates listed below and meet at Feibes & Schmitt's Office, the car Pinhead Susan's Irish Pub riage house behind 217 Union Street. YWCA Capital Printing All General Membership meetings are on Thursdays on the Joseph Fava, Realty USA dates listed below with a Social Time at 7:00 PM and the meeting Petta's at 7:30 PM, held at the Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Family Tire & Auto Service Centers Washington Avenue. Northwind Refrigeration & Appliance Service Arthur's Market Board Meetings: Nov. 5, Dec. 3 Frank Gallo & Sons Florist Jan. 7, Feb.11, Mar. 4, April 1, May 6 The Van Dyck Restaurant. Brewery, & Music Club The First Presbyterian Church General Meetings: Nov. 21 Jan. 16, Mar. 20, May 15 SPY PATROONS SARNOWSl\l''.j The open_Door 1la«-eu-de-'t Bookstore & Gift Gafkry GREENHOUSES A Locally-Owned lndependenI Bookstore Since 1971 ~ Pnttpry • G,Jrdon S1c11uary r, ION!'· (518) ~'/4 tl~C,h 66 FR~C:M/IN $ $HIDGf RO : ZSJAY STREET· SCHEN"ECTADY (' Milli. 111nnrn<,w"hNw,.,, "''"' SCOTIA MtW YOl1K 1?"lt!'' (518) 346-2719 The Van Dyck Restaurant, Brewery & Music Club SCHENECTADY Try us out! COUNTY Please stop by for a sample of our COMMUNITY craft brewed beers. Complimentary COLLEGE with this card! 78 Washington Avenue 237 Umon Strect,Scheneclady, NY 12305 Schenectady, NY 12305 www.sunysccc.edu (518) 381-111 J www thevandyck.com (518) 381-1366 6 Stockade STOCKADE ASSOCIATION Bob Briber Association Recording Secretary Officers & Directors 2002-2003 Stockade website: www.historicstockade.com. President 5/03 Stockade Association Board was generated. Very good relationships Joseph Fava Meeting were developed among the three coop 27 Ferry Street October 1O, 2002 erating groups: The Stockade 374-6190 President Joe Fava opened the Association, The Schenectady County Vice President 5/04 meeting at 7:05 PM on October 8. Other Historical Society, and The Downtown Eli Taub Board members present included Schenectady Improvement Corp. John "105 N. Ferry St. Meredith Anker, Bob Briber, Diane Samatulski from The Downtown DeMeo, Brad Fisher, Lyn Gordon, Peter Schenectady Improvement Corp. distrib Treasurer 5/03 Rumora and Susanna Sherwood. Sylvie uted a detailed financial statement, Meredith Anker 4 Washington Ave. Briber, Ellen Desmond, Bob Hayner, Kim which showed that the hope to realize 347-2742 Mabee, John Samatulski and Steve more than $8000 in income after Strichman were present as guests. expenses was too ambitious. The Recording Sec. 5/04 The first item of business was Association and the Historical Society Bob Briber presented by Steve Strichman, City will split about $7500. But the DSIC - 23 Wash. Ave. 377-0469 Zoning Officer, who described a public which contributed many hours of staff hearing to be held on 7:30 PM October time and were active in getting grants Corres. Secretary 15, Room 209 of City Hall, regarding a and support from MVP, the Chamber Brad Fisher 5/04 proposal to take by eminent domain a and elsewhere - did not realize any 27 Front Street 393-4605 20-foot wide strip of property to connect income at all for their efforts. the Union College boathouse and Front Nonetheless, John expressed a Directors Street Park with Riverside Park. desire to continue their active coopera Extensive discussion ensued, revolving tion with the Association and SCHS, to Connie Colangelo 5/03 around the act by the authorities of using build on this learning experience and its 111 North Ferry St. eminent domain to obtain property in the positive results. He said the volunteers 374-7355 Stockade, the slowly developing plans were a "powerhouse" (among them for a bike path along the Mohawk, and Sylvie, Lyn and Kim, as well as the home Peter Rumora 5/03 the role and history of the Stockade owners and others) and the City stands 31 Front Street Association in dealing with these issues. to gain substantially from repeated coop 374-4883 Safety, security, parking, traffic and eration. He said he hoped that in the Diane DeMeo 5/04 using eminent domain were issues as future the income could be split three 232 Union Street well as a desire by Union College to ways, to permit them an equal share in 372-0642 allow regatta spectators freedom to fol whatever financial benefits are realized. Ruth Harvey 5/03 low a race, ease of police patrols, and Joe said that we would certainly consid 20 Washington Ave. the permission granted by the Stockade er that and asked John and the volun 377-2628 Association in 1999 to try a one year teers to return to a future meeting with a experiment with a bike path. After wide proposal which would include that three Lyn Gordon 5/04 ranging exchange of views, the immedi way split, proposed ticket prices, etc. 1O N. Church Street ate result of the discussion was that John, Sylvie and Kim left the meeting. 370-4324 Brad Fisher would prepare and distribute The minutes of the previous Susanna Sherwood a flier announcing the hearing, important meeting were approved, and the 142 Front St. 5/04 for Stockaders to attend. Steve, Ellen Treasurer's report, that we had $3252.78 346-5735 and Bob Hayner left the meeting. in checking and $19377.80 in CD's, was The next subject was the 9/28 accepted. Meredith said she could prob Walkabout, judged a very pleasant and ably get a higher return on the CD's successful event. Over 926 tickets were through Charter One if we accept a 15 to sold compared to about 700 last year, 17 month commitment; the group urged the food fest venders sold out and were her to do so. pleased, and extensive positive publicity (continued on page 6) 7 "Laesser is More" at The Stockade Spy Stockade's Mohawk Club The Stockade Spy is Nov. 20-22 Editor published monthly, Sylvie Briber 377-0469 September through May, "Loesser is More," Riverview Entertainment's 23 Washington Avenue and distributed to latest music and comedy revue, plays to the public in Staff Stockade residents at the a 6:30 pm dinner theater show Wednesday, Thursday Diane Buckley beginning of each month. and Friday, November 20-22, at the Mohawk Club, i Gerald Plante North Church Street, in the Stockade. Lidia Pasamanick Created and staged by Martin P. Kelly, the Malcolm Willison Deadline for entries production is based on the music of Frank Laesser Photography is the 15th of who wrote the Broadway musical hits "How to Bob Briber the previous month. Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "Guys Distribution and Dolls," "Most Happy Fella" and "Where's David Hawkey 370-0019 Charley?" as well as almost 500 songs for Hollywood Printed by Finance Capital Printing films in the 30's and '40's. Janie Hayner 374-6216 Featured in the revue, all performers in the 6 Front Street previous Mohawk Club dinner theater series, are William Carmello, Barry Corlew, Bill Hickman, Pat Hoffman, and Janet Stasio, with Trudy Fergerson on keyboard. All are veterans of upwards of 10 years on the road with Riverview Productions. "Laesser is More" is the fifteenth in the Save The Date: Mohawk Club series of monthly dinner theater shows which have been attracting growing audiences and popularity. Annual Tickets for the dinner (at 6:30 pm) and show Stockade Tree Lighting are $24. Stockade Association members quality for a discount price of $20. For reservations call 393-8024. Indicate Stockade membeship to obtain the discount. At the Indian Sunday, December 8 5:00 PM ARTURWACHALA PAINTING& CONSTRUCTION Reception following at St. George's Hall FREEESTIMATES • Palnling FULLYINSURED a lime to celebrate, gather 'round with • Remode11ng • Plurnblno neighbors and sing carols • r November Waste Collection Dates Fri. Nov. 8 FAMOUSFOR SANDWICHES SINCE 1974 127 SOUTHFEARY STREET Mon. Nov.18 SCHENECTADY,NY. 12305 Mon, Nov. 25 (518) 370-0026 Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Don't put waste on the curb before 2:00 PM BARBARA& MICHAELNAUMOFF the day before. 8