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Secret (}ardensCJ'our June 23 el 24 - <£,[[en Schenectady County Community College 78 Washington Avenue 381-1250 • SCCC Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Chamber • SCCC Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, Ensemble, Mon., May 1 7:30 PM, Community Wed.,May 10, 7:30 PM, Community Auditorium. Free. Auditorium. Free. • Capital Region Wind Ensemble presents "Something • SCCC Wind Ensemble, Fri., May 5, 7:30 PM, Blue," Sun. June 11, 3:00 PM, Community Auditorium. Community Auditorium. Free. Tickets: $8 public; $6 students. • SCCC Woodwind Chamber Ensembles, Mon., May 8, 7:30 PM Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room. Free. 2 Special Stockade Association Meeting Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 PM Agenda: Plans for the YWCA's Mary Hill House and an update on the YMCA Project Stockade Association General Meeting Thursday, May 11, 7:00 PM Social time, 7:30 PM Meeting Agenda: To Be Announced Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Avenue entrance in back of building The Stockade Association Membershi 2005- 2006 The Stockade Association has been carrying out its mission, "the protection and improvement of the properties" within its boundaries, for 48 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 national 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: October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2006. $15 per person, $20 per household. $.__ _ Name(s) ______Address ______Zip.__ _ Phone: Home ______Business.______e-mai.l______Please indicate if you would like to help with any of the following useful efforts: _Art Show _Membership Riverside Park _Walkabout _Neighborhood Watch _Garden Group _Neighborhood Celebrations _Sidewalk Sale _The Stockade Spy _Government Affairs The Stockade Spy is distributed to 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. $.___ _ II you would like to give The Stockade Spy as a gill, ii 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: Stockade Association Treasurer, 10 North Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. 3 Bob Briber, Secretary Neighborhood News Stockade website: www.historicstockade.com. Stockade Association Board Meeting Minutes our desires formally, so it was MSP "The Board of the Tuesday April 4, 2006 at Stockade Association approves an approach to the Schenectady County Historical Society appropriate authorities for planning grant money to develop a plan for renovating sidewalks and Present: Joe Fava, Bob Briber, Mary D'Alessandro, utility distribution in the Stockade." Mary said that Diane DeMeo, Lyn Gordon, Fred Kindl, Gloria Kishton, she felt that Frank Gilmore would also have ideas Dale Miller, Bob Preville and Peter Rumora. Lily about funding sources. Alvarez had asked to be excused but submitted a Peter raised the issue of a parking permit memorandum with insight into grant sources and for the Stockade, which many favor, and described procedures. Sylvie Briber, Editor of the SPY, Vince a program that had been in effect in Albany. He has DiSerbo, Ray Gillen, Frank Gilmore, Doug Sayles and developed a plan for the Stockade which he showed Wayne Senecal were present tor a brief, informal dis to Carl Olsen. Joe said he would ask Carl about it. cussion before the meeting. Next, Dale described the status of house Joe called the meeting to order at 7 pm. The plaques. Gloria had developed three possible logos minutes were approved as distributed; Lyn Gordon's and after discussion the group selected one. Gloria will Treasurer's report, which showed operating expenses discuss specific design requirements with the foundry. of $171.36 and income of $255 since the last Stockade Dale, after talking with Don Rittner about the design meeting, was accepted. and related issues, plans to put the design on the Peter described a meeting he, Joe and Dale Stockade Yahoo site for consideration. Dale said that had with Carl Olsen regarding sidewalks. Carl said the County has a grant program to support historical that a homeowner who wants new sidewalks can values in Schenectady, with grant amounts between install them at their own expense and the City will put $1000 and $3000; he will apply for the larger amount in curbs. Carl, incidentally, said he could install curbs with the idea of helping homeowners pay for their without disturbing sidewalks. The City will also reserve plaque. Joe said he would talk with Susan Savage trees if a homeowner wants to replace them. The about the program. group talked about sidewalks - a complex subject with Gloria reported on Heritage Foundation. homeowners often wanting different solutions to their National Historic Preservation Month activities include own sidewalks. Annual Preservation Awards and party (5/19), walking Joe said the question is "what do we want for tour of Vale Cemetery (5/20), Livable Cities lecture by the Stockade?" Sidewalk improvement was a high Mr. Gardner, Mayor of St. Augustine, FL (5/21) and priority among voters at the recent general meeting. other walking tours and activities. SHF is working on an Burying utilities, to remove the forest of poles and initiative to incorporate into the local Stockade Historic overhead wires, has also been a goal. After discus District properties not initially included and those later sion the group agreed that we need a planning grant gerrymandered out, and to expand the boundaries of to help us study and understand the requirements. Lily the District. They are also working on funding struc had asked in her memo to the Board that we express tural reports for two endangered (continued on page 5) SCHENECTADY COUNTY FAMOUSFOR SANDWICHES SINCE 1974 127 SOUTHFERRY STREET COMMUNITY SCHENECTADY,NY. 12305 COLLEGE (518)370-0026 78 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305 BARBARA& MICHAELNAUMOFF www.sunysccc.rdu (518) 381-1366 4 (Nieghborhood News continued from page 4) hsitoric properties, the South Church Street firehouse that this be mentioned at the next general meeting. and the Silver Diner. Plans for a December fundraiser The Stockade will also become an important part of are being considered. the 350th anniversary of the City. (One wag suggested The group discussed the vote tally from the that, that year, we display 350 Christmas trees.) Lyn general meeting on March 9. A co-op grocery store said the Nominating Committee has 3 vacancies, and was first choice; sentiment was expressed that what is looking for additional names. The group discussed people really want is a place to shop for groceries. the YWCA's plans for the Mary Hill house; one issue A food co-op is an enormous amount of work. Lyn seems to be that the city is reported to have a mora pointed out that the two topics, "Preservation/Code torium on cutting existing buildings into apartments. Enforcement" and "Deteriorating Properties" togeth The general meeting of May 11 was discussed. Two er received more votes than "co-op grocery," and they subjects may consume the agenda: The status of the together are a long-term function of the Association. YMCA and the Mary Hill house project at the YWCA. Joe described the efforts several years ago where a Gloria also suggested the bike-path be discussed, but committee identified deteriorating properties and called Joe said that planning will be months in being formal the owner's attention to the problems. If no action was ized and probably deserves a meeting devoted to the taken, the City code enforcement office could take subject. action and charge the homeowner. He said we need a The next meeting of the Board is May 2. code enforcement committee to pick up that effort. Peter identified one important issue, the budget of Lyn & Don are working on the Sch'dy Heritage the Association. Just how do we want to handle it? Foundation initiative to extend the boundaries of He said Lyn works very hard to manage the budget we the Stockade to its original footprint. Joe said he had approved, and to keep our expenses in line, and the talked with Bill Hickman about presenting "The Love Board ignores the budget freely. Letters of John and Abigail Adams" at the Walkabout Respectfully submitted Bob Briber and if details can be worked out, will want Board mem bers to sell tickets. Joe said that Jennifer Wells SERVING THE STOCKADE NEIGHBORHOOD is on top of the Park Cleanup on May 20. It was suggested that the DO YOU KNOW YOUR publicity focus be a little broader BUYER & SELLER RIGHTS? than just the Park; for example, IS YOUR CURRENT AGENCY "Let's Cleanup our Neighborhood." REPRESENTING YOU Diane reported that mailings to ven OR THEMSELVES? dors for Kerst Kermis are going CALL JOAN OR SUSAN TODAY out, and while they haven't decid FOR A COMPLIMENTARY ed yet' where to hold the event, AGENCY RELA. nONSH/P she and Joe will discuss it. Joe BROCHURE! said he would do the Sidewalk CENTURY 21 PURTELL REALTY, INC BROKERS NETWORK Sale on June 3. Sylvie said that ___ JOAN M. PURTELL ______SUSAN CERONE __ _ BROKER/GA & NY CERTIFIED GENERAL ASSOCIATE'. BROKE'.R 50th anniversary of the Stockade COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER CONTRACTOR/DEVELOPER Association is 2007. She asked 518 377-4967 518 527·9720 (ifenn J. Witeckj FIRST PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA • 209 Union Street Schenectady. NY 1230~ : ■: )f_ttorney (in the historic Srockade Districl) SuJWIYWorship • Wills & Trusts 8:ISA.M. Contemporary Phone: 518--374-4~ 11:00A.M. Traditional Fax: 518-374--2505 • Real Estate 6:00 P.M. Informal Em.ail: [email protected] (7:00 P.M. in July & August) Website: www.lstpresch11rch.org 8 So. Church Street WednesdayEvcnin11 Schenectady, NY 12305 6:00 Family Dinner (Sept-May) ~ (518)372-2827 7:00 Prayer Meeting ~--~ www.wills-now.com Youth groups 5 J"Vlay is }Jational Historic Preservation jVl.onth Schenectady Heritage Foundation announces A lecture focusing on Heritage Tourism will be the following events to celebrate: presented by George Gardner, Mayor of St. Augustine, Florida, Sunday, May 21, at 3pm at historic St.Joseph's Schenectady Heritage FoundationAnnual Preservation Church, Lafayette St. at State St., Schenectady, with a Awards will be presented on Friday, May 19 at noon in dinner to follow at the Parker Inn. Mayor Gardner is the rotunda of Schenectady City Hall. Later that eve tied to the area through relatives. He was born into ning, a celebration honoring the recipients will be held a political family, and first elected mayor on the 90th at the Schenectady County Historical Society. anniversary of his grandfather's election as mayor of Livable Cities, a speaker series begun by Schenectady - four-term Mayor George R. Lunn. His the Foundation in 1999, will present a panel discus father, Carroll "Pink" Gardner, was elected to eleven sion focusing on Heritage Tourism on Monday, May consecutive terms as Schenectady County Clerk. 15 at 7pm. Panelists will include County Historian Mayor Gardner serves a city of 13,000 with more than Don Rittner, Dr. Charles Gehring, Director of the New three million heritage tourism visitors annually. Netherlands Institute, and Councilwoman Barbara Blanchard. The discussion will take place in the Several walking tours are scheduled; watch for McChesney Room of the Schenectady County Public publicity about these events. Library - main branch. a .New 9JcwftjoJt Sl,t,elc/i tire :l)adi,.,fmnd g.am Candlewick Press announces a sequel to the the Stretch books on Saturday, June 10 from 1 :00 to book, "Where's Stretch?" "Peekaboo, Stretch!" is 2:30 PM. You may call the store ahead of time at 346- another lift-the-flap title by Stockade neighbor and 2719 on either occasion to reserve copies. friend, Karen Pandell, starring her lovable and comical dachshund. This time Stretch and his children's book family are working and playing together in their garden. ,:,IIEKII-BOO, As usual, the wily dachshund eludes them in humor a-~-,1,~ET'~;; ous and mischievous ways. The Open Door Bookstore at 128 Jay Street invites all Stockade residents to a gala benefiting Literacy Volunteers ($5 donation) on Friday, May 5, from 7:30 to 9 PM. The party honors the 35th anniver sary of the independent bookseller. Karen will be sign ing copies of both "Where's Stretch?" and "Peekaboo, Stretch!" along with other local authors who will be autographing their books as well. For those unable to attend the event, Karen will be doing another book signing at The Open Door for Tlie Open Door Bookstore & Gift Gaffery An enthusiastic, hardworking, intelligent A Locally-Owned Independent neighbor (with financial skills would Bookstore Since 1971 ~ be nice) to serve on the Board of the Stockade Association for a two year term. If interested, please call Lyn Gordon at 128JAY STREET• SCHENECTADY (518) 346-2719 370-4324. 6 16th Annual The 16th Annual Stockade Sidewalk Sale will be Saturday,June 3, 2006 (Rain Date:June 4th) - I 9:00A.M. to 3:00 P.M. l Please join us in this opportunity to convert those unwanted items into cash; meet your neighbors and show off our beautiful neighborhood! Your $10 participation fee pays for your permit and helps to defray the costs of advertising. Permits will be distributed the morning of the sale, and must be displayed at your table. - I l __ Yes, I will participate in the 16th Annual Stockade Sidewalk Sale! Enclosed is my $10 fee made payable to the Stockade Association - I Name ------l Address ______~ Telephone ______ - I Please return this form (with check for $10) to: l Joseph Fava, 27 N. Ferry Street Schenectady, NY 12305 374-6190 - Due Date: Monday,June 2, 2005 I l 7 Annual Park Clierry DANIEL C. ERTEL CPA, P.C. Admitted to Practice, US. Tax Court Photo by Ellen Desmond 148 Clinton Street Schenectady, NY 12305 Tel. 518•346-4011 * Fax 518-346•4014 Website at www.dcecpas.com PHONE, (518)374-8713 - Tax Return Preparation AND(518)374-5413 - Income & Estate Tax Planning - Solving Tax Problems MR. JAMES FAMILY HAIR CARE CENTER • £kctricol Wirinq 249 State Str·eet • L-Dmqn Scnenect.i 8 Planning to Do Some Outside Repairs & Painting? You may need to file an application If you are planning outside repairs and painting, including those that are identical to what was there before, you may need to file an application. Any repairs, painting, or sidewalk replacement seen from the public right of way must have approval from the Schenectady Historic Commission. Applications, full deadline and meet ing schedule, and further information are available from Christine Slovak, 382-5147, or Tony Tozzi, Old towers at former Alco ... along the Mohawk. 382-5054 in the Department of Development, Venice anyone ... ? ca. 2005 Room 14, 105 Jay Street, City Hall, Schenectady, 12305. Fees for Historic Commission applications Do You Know About are $10 for residential applications and $20 for commercial applications. Following is the sched The Neighborhood Bulletin Board? ule for application deadlines and 7:00 PM review meeting dates for 2006: There is a bulletin board located on the Front Street side of the 1795 Cafe (Arthur's Market) for the use Algglication deadline Review meeting of Stockade neighbors and is the property of the Stockade May 1 May 15 Association. Here's how it works: June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 1. Only for items that relate to the Stockade neighborhood August 7 August 21 2. Size - no larger than business cards and 3" x 5" cards September 4 September 18 3. Label items "For Stockade Bulletin Board." October 2 October 16 4. Put date on the back of item. November 6 November 20 5. Drop in the mailbox at 27 North Ferry Street. December 4 December 18 Items will be posted immediately and taken down after 30 days. For any questions, please call Joe Fava, 374-6190. ~------ OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS Mayl2-14&17-21 THE 12 South Church Street, Schenectady HomeDelivery: 395-3060 Tickets: $12 Call box office at 382-2081 GAZETTE ElectronicDelivery: www.dailygazette.net SH/P-COPY-MX UPS Fcdex DHL Color Copies I ligh speed copy Center Digital to Paper rine Foodand Scn'ice in an HiswricSetting Phone: 382-2663 Printing- Cards & SWtionery Fax: 382-8164 2215 Nott Street l)ne North Cl,ur, 1, Street (518) l46-l400 M-F: 8:30-6:00 Niskayuna NY 12309 :-;,hmectudy. N-.:wY,,rk 12'IO'i (518) l46-l39l {fax) Sat:10:00-3:00 (next lo the Cn-Up1 9 'Tidings Stupendous Stoop Awards Stoop is derived from the Dutch word "Steep," Welcometo: meaning a small porch, platform or staircase leading to the • Frank Santibianchi to Front Street entrance of a house. • Gerald Cooper, St. George's new sexton, a Congratulations and thank you to the following for Katrina survivor their outstanding efforts in making our neighborhood more • Sara Morse to North Street, a scientific jour beautiful! Thanks to all other neighbors, too, who put a little nal writer. extra into their stoop efforts. The Stockade Garden Group sponsors and funds the awards. Farewell to: •Carolyn and Dick Otterness of Front Street, 2005 StoopAwards: $100 First Prize: Fred Heitkamp for 12 North Street leaving for Budapest. $75 Second Prize: Patty Dumas for 232 Green Street Condolences to: $50 Third Prize: Janie and Bob Hayner for 6 Front Street • the family of Clifford Gavitt of College Street, Now is just the right time of year to start thinking a carpenter and avid bowler about your "steep!" While cleaning up and planting flowers • the family of Eleanor Jaeger, longtime resident for your front entrance, you will not only be helping to make of Front Street, teacher, principal, and commu our neighborhood more beautiful but might be a cash win nity ambassador for Germany. ner tor this year's stoop awards! - Susanna Sherwood and Ellen Desmond • the family of Annette Musler, longtime Stockade resident and co-owner of Musler's Dress Shop. Every Community Has Welcome back to: The Schneiderwind family to Union Street. At Least One REALTOR Harold is employed by the State University of New York as a Construction Administrator and In the St.ockade is currently working on several ongoing proj It's Joseph Fava ects in Saratoga Springs at Empire College. He also is a Consulting Civil Engineer helping with several projects within the Stockade Historic District as a Rehabilitation Consultant.Debbie is a homemaker; clerk of the works for Harold's consulting business and owner of Ingersoll House Antiques where she is set-up in the Southern Catskill area. Most importantly they are proud parents of seven children. If you know of any items for "Tidings" such as neighborhood arrivals, departures, births, deaths, anniversaries, or special achievements, please call Sylvie Briber, 377-0469. 518-370-3170 E,t. 240 First Reformed Church of Schenectady Fine Italian Food • Sunday morning worship F.-h Cut Steaks and v-1 8:00 Fresh Faith service in Poling Chapel Fresh Seafood & Pasta 10:00 Traditional service in main HDmtmc.debmul,5oup5 &Dutemlvery Day 116 Well lit Convenient Parking SpateJ sanctuary Quick Draw & Lotto Games Complete Take-Out Service All are welcome Childcare provided 8 N. Church St. www,frcschdy,org 377-2201 l"""'9d Oft E> ARTURWACHALA ~lc(epc.nr A(reRc.rions PAINTING& CONSTRUCTION FREEESTIMATES • Painting FULLYINSURED •~- Simp(9 ,he 6csr • Remodeling , fOR ~0 9e,\RS • Plumbing • Roofing 1309 Elton Avenue Cht"Rdk k.ooihcR • Masonry Schenectady, NY 12309 3 116-'/1~9 • Plowing Home: (518) 381-1644 • Cell: (518) 253-1754 'r1~ t t Birdsof the Stockade "Thank you" to All Spy Staff and Contributors In working on this issue of May 2006, I wondered just how many issues has it been. I started as Spy editor in September 1996. With 9 issues for 10 years that makes for a total of 90 issues of the Spy! And it's still fun! Through the years I have met many wonderful neighbors and enjoyed such interesting and diverse contri butions and styles. Without the help of so many neighbors (and many of them unsung heroes and heroines) the new paper would not be. So thank you to everyone for your part in bringing neighborhood news and interest stories to our doorways. Last, but not least, a big thank you to our loyal Rose-breasted Grosbeak advertisers for their interest and financial support. With the spring migration underway, new - Your Editor, Sylvie Briber species are arriving every· day. Some will stay while others are passing through. Most of the warblers that pass through have colorful names Ca{ting Jl{{o/isua{}lrtists! such as Blackburnian, Bay-breasted, Black throated Blue, Magnolia, American Redstart, Exhibit your art at the 55th Annual Villagers' Outdoor and Northern Parula. Some of the birds to keep Art Show, Saturday, September 9, 2006 11 AM to 5 PM. your eyes and ears open for are the Rose (rain date Sunday, Sept. 10, noon - 5 PM). For rules, judg breasted Grosbeak and Baltimore Oriole. The ing format, application and more information check the Grosbeak's song is a slow, whistled warble, Stockade Website: robinlike but slightly husky quality, without gur www.historicstockade.com, link to Villager's Art Show. gling notes; the pace is steady and slow. The call Also Matt Yolks, President - 381-6322 ([email protected]) is a sharp iik, like a rusty gate or sneakers on Connie Colangelo, Co-Chair - ([email protected]) a gym floor. The Oriole's song is a short series Sponsored by The Chamber of Schenectady County of rich, clear, whistled notes, pidoo tewdi tewdi www.sayschenectady.org. yewdi tew tidew; variable in pattern, with pauses There will be over $2,500 in prizes awarded! between each phrase; often gives simple two note whistle hulee and variations. The call is $5.00 off a dry, harsh, uneven rattle. The female Oriole Any purchase of and Grosbeak also sing as do North Cardinals, $25.00 or more With coupon Purple Finches and Scarlet Tanagers. 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A Little Financial Aid for Ailing Sidewalks - A DIVISION OF JD:, MOON & RlVER CAFE BRITISH AMERICAN ~ Residential and Commercial Real Estate 5cHENECTADYS EVENING CclffEEHousE TrudiThun VegetarianFare LiveMusic Licensed Real Estalc Agent line N',ghtly 1475 Halltown Road Dessertl'lradise 4 -11 p.m. 7 days (518) 393-1100 ext. 25 Fax, (518) 393-1290 115 S.Ferry St. In the -kade Celle (518)461-7352 YourHost RichardGenest 382-1938 www, vcronicawlynch.com E-Mail, [email protected] 13 A Story of Two Houses - Gloria Kishton Five years ago, Thomas Killeen bought two The Commission denied his request due to the historic neighboring houses in the Stockade Historic District, significance of the house, stating that it is "worthy of 223 and 221 Green Street, from the estate of John being preserved." Mr. Killeen contested this decision Bradshaw. Kudos to Mr. Killeen for restoring his prop at the Board of Zoning Appeals, which agreed with erty at 223 Green Street and to Harold Schneiderwind, the Historic District Commission and also denied his a neighbor and historic structures consultant, for secur appeal. Since owning it, Mr. Killeen has gutted the ing investment tax credits tor Mr. Killeen (Stockade house and done several repairs, but its condition is still Spy, Vol. 47, No. 8, April 2006). very much endangered. Last year, Mr. Killeen changed A bit of history: the current house at 221 Green the deed for 223 Green Street, granting it an easement Street was built c. 1850 next to what was then the old across the skewed property line separating the two par Dutch cemetery. In the late 1 B00's, these early graves cels in order to ensure access to parking in the back were moved to Vale Cemetery, making room for the yard. The Schenectady Heritage Foundation has been construction of the brick house at 223 Green Street. encouraging Mr. Killeen to restore the Clute House Walking by these two neighboring houses today, we since he purchased it in 1999. In fact, the Foundation see that 221 is an earlier, Federal style, while 223 is a developed an incentive program specifically for the Victorian style, described so well by Mr. Schneiderwind restoration of the Clute House and has offered Mr. in his Spy article last month. The 221 house was the Killeen (or a different owner, if he sells the house) a home of Jacob Clute, who probably walked to work $25,000 grant and a $40,000, low-interest loan to help at the foundry he and his brother owned on Liberty restore his house. The Stockade Association has also Street, near the Erie Canal (today's Erie Boulevard). offered assistance. One of their major contributions to the history of our In his article, Mr. Schneiderwind describes Tom country was the manufacturing of the turret assembly Killeen as a "restorationist" with a "great feel tor how for the Civil Ward iron clad ship, Monitor. This unique an old building should be preserved." We agree, which assembly was instrumental in winning the famous is why we anticipate Mr. Killeen will restore 221 Green naval battle with the Confederate ship, Merrimac. The Street with the same level of quality and care that he craftsmanship of the Clute Brothers greatly influenced showed in restoring 223 Green Street. We also trust the outcome of this Civil War battle. he will grant the same easement to ensure parking Our county historian, Don Rittner, has seen access in its backyard. The Schenectady Heritage evidence suggesting that the stone foundation of the Foundation looks forward to the restoration of this Clute House may predate the Schenectady Massacre. house with great anticipation, as do many Stockade Early settlers may have constructed such stone build neighbors and preservationists. Mr. Killeen should ings as storage warehouses outside of the actual proceed full-speed-ahead with the restoration of the stockade walls. After the massacre, Don thinks they historic Clute House at 221 Green Street now that its may have built upon the ruined stone foundations in neighbor at 223 Green Street has been restored so the Stockade Historic District. Don has seen evidence beautifully, and the construction season is upon us. of this type of early Dutch style stone wall in only a few May the little Federal house with a big history soon other Schenectady buildings. stand proudly along with Mr. Killeen on its block of A bit of recent history: In 2002, Mr. Killeen Green Street. requested permission from Schenectady's Historic (Gloria Kishton is Chair of the Schenectady Heritage District Commission to demolish 221 Green Street. Foundation.) Robert D. Preville Tl Lh;ne>/Jach Rt1 Brigitta Strelka lh1lf111u011 NY 1!.Un:, Licensed Sules Representative Certified Buyer Representative t,73 -i-41 994G lJuiJ,<_[(l!8Vilic l)':, Office: (518) 393-/ JOOext. 45 wwwpmv11lu us Fax: (518) 393-1290 Cell: (518) 428-4712 www.veronicawlynch.com 1475 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, New York 12309 lldWOlk.1 I oni,,HJ/lit o/nm, 10/iwo,,· 10/i,1wm wd; dc'\l 14 flfumft rpm f,oJiJ,oining, The Stockade Association 2005 - 6 Joan Aigner Beverly Elander Guido Alfonso Loyola Josephine Sorensen Elena Alvarez Ginger Ertz George Marshall Jessica Spacil Annetta August Shirley Fahey Patricia Marshall Susan Staffa Ryan Bamberger Peggy Farry Mary Jane McFall Charles Steckler Paul Basile Joseph Fava W. David Mcswain Robert Stern Nancy Bell Monica Finch Donald Mealy Donald Stracher Ruth Bergeron First Reformed Church Dale Miller Rochelle Stracher Ellen Berry R. 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Monday- Friday Office, (5 JS) 384-11 !7 12:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Saturday- ClosedSunday l23 L>k<-b1IIRo•d Faxc (518) 38/4-0957 Spirits served until closing Burn, Hill,. NY 12027 C& (518) 878-1089 www.purdyrnl1y.com E-mail: Ch,i,[email protected] 15 L I Stockade Thank you, Spy Patroons The following businesses have paid for advertising for the entire year. We thank Association them tor their commitment to The Spy and the community. Please support them by Officers & Directors your patronage. 2005-2006 Artur Wachala Painting & Construction Open Door Bookstore and Gift Gallery President Parcel Post Plus Joseph Fava 5/07 Brigitta Strelka, Veronica Lynch 27 Ferry Street Capital Printing Petta's I 374-6190 Daily Gazette Pinhead Susan's Irish Pub Daniel C. Ertel CPA, P.C. Preville Technology Services I 1st Vice President St. George's Episcopal Church Dale Miller 5/07 Dragonfly Pottery Schenectady Civic Players 217 Green Street Family Tire and Auto Service Centers 381-6189 Joe Fava, Realty USA Schenectady County Community College First Presbyterian Church Stockade Inn 2nd Vice President Studio 232 Fred Kindl 5/06 First Reformed Church Trudi Thun, Veronica Lynch 14 N. Church St. Frank Gallo & Son Florist 346-7577 Moon and River Cafe Witecki Law Offices Mr. James Family Hair Care Center YWCA of Schenectady Treasurer I Lyn Gordon 5/07 Didn't Get a Spy? Please Be A Good Neighbor: I t O N. Church Street You can usually pick up a 370-4324 copy of the Stockade Spy at: Cafe • For evening stroller safety during these Secretary 1795 at the Indian: The Stockade long nights, keep your porch lights on. Bob Briber 5/07 Inn, corner of N. Church and Union • Avoid honking car horns 23 Washington Ave. Streets; Slick's, corner of S. 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Trash Collection, Waste 23 Washington Avenue residents at the I Clifton Park Collection Schedule & beginning Recyling 382-5144 Staff Elena Alvarez 5/06 Diane Buckley of each month. I 201 Union St. Gerald Plante Articles that appear in The Deadline for entries 377-3632 Catherine de Salle Stockade Spy do not neces is the 15th of Gloria Kishton Beverly Elander sarily reflect the opinions of the the previous month. 207 Union St. Photography Stockade Association Board of 377-1160 Bob Briber Directors. Founded in 1961 Finance May Waste Collection Dates Janie Hayner 374-6216 Founder All Wednesdays 6 Front Street James D. J. Schmitt I Delivery May 3 10 17 24 Josh Mlodzianowski Designer I Waste Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Please put waste 382-7654 Werner L. Feibes on the curb only after 2 PM the day before. To help keep our neighborhood beautiful, please remove trash Printed by First Editor Barrie C. Covert cans ASAP from the street when emptied. Capital Printing 16