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the Towns Bethlehem and New Scotland May 21, 1997 GE Selkirk captures safety award By Mel Hyman lease of iodine dichlorate For the 630 employees of Thursday from the Nycomed plant across the river in the General Electric Plastics facility in Selkirk, it was like Rensselaer. receiving a Christmas bonus. ''Your safety record is un believable," Supervisor Well, not that nice perhaps, Sheila Fuller said. ''We value · but the honor bestowed upon greatly your corporate and the facility by the U.S. Depart ment of Labor's Occupational community contributions." Safety and Health Adminis Specifically, the most re tration was still cause for cel cent OSHA evaluation of GE ebration. Plastics noted: For the fourth time in its • "The site's safety pro history, GE Plastics won the gram was found to be exem highest honor bestowed by plary." OSHA - designation as a • "Employees have be STAR worksite in OSHA's come substantially and mean Voluntary Protection Pro ingfully involved in all aspects gram. of the safety and health pro The STAR award, the high gram." est level of recognition within • "Housekeeping and the VPP, honors plants that overall safety and health con provide exceptional occupa ditions are well above aver tional safety and health pro age for this type of industry." tection through a cooperative • "Safety and health is a relationship ·among manage primary focus at this site." ment, labor and OSHA; site manager Steve Grover The GE Selkirk plant pro About 250 facilities nation the company's exceptional safety record. Hugh Hewitt duces thermoplastic resins wide receive this honor annu- used in the manufacture of ally, and GE· Plastics is;_ one of only five ,At an awards ceremony· last week, autoffiobileS, leisure and recreation ar plants that have been recertified four times. Norman Dietch, OSHA VPPprogramman ticles. and in the construction. computer ager, announced the award with a touch of and communications industries. humor. Selkirk Cogen, a cogeneration power "I much prefer giving out awards than plant providing steam to GE Plastics ana Task force to tackle having to look at the pink clouds that we electrici~ to Niagara Mohawk, h~s als?,~. saw yesterday," he said, referring to re- been designated as a STAR works1te. 3' LUMAC aftereffects By Mel Hyman ning. Now begins the important work of Now that the town of Bethlehem has a addressing and enacting the changes in Doing his best land use management plan in place, a five town law that need to be made in order to member task force will try to resolve prob define specifically how and where the town lems that may occur when it comes time to will grow." make changes in the zoning code. The town's ftrst land use reference In particular, the task force will focus guide, eight years in the making, was on the lingering resent- approved unanimously ment that many rural by the town board last landowners still harbor This report is not the end week. And the toward the plan. of the process. R.ather., it document's main archi To that end, two tect, town planner Jeff members of the· five is just the beginning Lipnicky, was pre- member task force - Sheila Fuller sented with a special ci- John Mead and Gene ------tation for his work as Minshell - will repre chairman of the Land sent the farming community's point of . Use Advisory Management Committee. view. Also honored with town board resolu Town board members Ted Putney and tions for their part in bringing the master George Lenhardt, along with building in plan to fruition were LUMAC members spectorJohn Flanigan, round out the com SamMessina,MartinBarr,JamesBlendell mittee. · and Putney. "I'd like them to sit down and try to look Councilwoman Doris Davis called the · at all areas where there are differences development guide a document that "we and try to get them resolved," said Super sorely need. With the development surge visor Sheila Fuller. "Hopefully, they will that has been under way for the past few return with their recommendations in the decades, Bethlehem could suffer greatly not-too-distant future. if some kind of plan were not in place. Billy Yates, of Delmar Cub Scout Troop 272, cuts branches under the railroad bridge on "This report is not the end of the pro "Growing up in the Catskills, I've seen Delaware Avenue In Delmar during Saturday'stownwide cleanup campaign. Doug Persons cess," she said. "Rather, itisjustthe begin- D TACKLE/pagB20
, ...... ______...,;_;,;.,~~""'":.:~~~--c:"~---~- ...::-i'::C'~ ... ~-~ ...i'-~'-~.'~:.:~:--~""'~_".. ~, ..:..· ·~· ....~. ·,•\' ·... ; \.; .... \,.. ~ • . , "'" ' ...... ,, ... -- -~ , ...... ' . ~ ' "" • '- "' ~ ·- ...... , ., . . ""I -·· ~ --. PAGE 2- May 21, 1997 THE SPOTLIGHT Police make felony OW/ arrest Police nab N.Jersey men Bethlehem police arrested two She was subsequently charged stopped at2:48a.m. Saturday, May people last week on charges of with a felony count of DWI and a 17, for weaving on New Scotland on possible check scam driving while intoxicated. felony count of aggravated unli Road near Font Grove Road, po Two New Jersey men were ar back to us." Marlene M. Pender, 51, of320B censed operation of a motor ve lice said. rested and charged with attempt hicle. The Grand Union in Glenmont Elsmere Ave., Delmar, was She was also charged with un ing to cash stolen checks at the was tipped off that a bad check stopped at 2:22p.m. Friday, May She was released pending a fu lawful possession of marijuana, a Grand Union in Glenmont last scam might be in the offing by the 16, for not wearing a seatbelt on ture· appearance in town court violation, and was released pend week. Grand Union in Ravena, which in Van Dyke Road, police said. Officer Robert Helligras investi ing a future appearance in town Derek Judson, 31, of Jersey turn had been notified by the When police did a computer gated. court. Officer Chris Hughes in City, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. Grand Union in Coxsackie, check they discovered that she Joanne M. Blackman, 36, of32 vestigated·. Sunday, May 18, attempting to Halligan said. had two prior convictions for DWI. Slade Hill Road, Westerlo, was cash a stolen check at the Grand Both Judson and Clark were Union store in the Glenmont Plaza, charged with felony counts of police said. criminal possession of a forged Robert F. Clark, 31, also ofJer instrument and were sent to Al seyCity,wasworkingwithJudson, bany County jail without bail. police said, and was waiting in his Other charges may be pending car in the Grand Union parking in connection with alleged crimes lot. - in other jurisdictions, Halligan ''When he (Clark) saw the po said. The stolencheckscamefrom lice activity, he took off," said several groups and organizations, Bethlehem Police Lt Frederick including Big Brothers/Big Sis Halligan. "We notified the State ters of Hudson County (New Jer Police that he might be heading sey). south and they picked him up on Officers ScottAnson and David s the Thruway and brought him Harrington investigated.
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Bethlehem town judge hopefuls face off ,,_,., ro't"f' '~ McQuide relishes opportunity Munnel/y pledges to make -~~_~,s~tr:?''; " for more community service justice system more efficient ··''•Jll@R~~lfl,;t,z·.• By Mel Hyman pressure from his draft board. Fritts & Whiting. By Mel Hyman r. ~xpa~~ .' f ... For the past seven years, Re "I called up (the draft board) to Delmar attorney Kenneth ]. Munnelly said the firm is the publican attorney Stephen see what what was up, and they Munnellywants to be elected town most politically connected law firm oy MeiHymat'~'· :,, McQuide has been a pinch hitter said, 'You're No. 1 on the hit pa justice this fall not just for the in town, with partners including '· :,Jnaneffortt0savehi1i6o-'•0 . - coming off the bench to spell rade,"' McQuide recalled. ''With honor, but because he also be town attorney (and former GOP .'fear-Old .floriculttinil!liusi-} town prosecutorJosh Effron when that in mind, I volunteered for lieves changes are needed in the town committee chairman) Ber ? :ness and avoid hassl~s with •t Effron couldn't make it to Bethle Southeast Asia and, fortunately, I local judicial system. nard Kaplowitz, current town hisDelawareAvenueneigb'''J: hem Town Court._ was sent to Korea and not Viet Running on. Republican chairman Brian bors;• Robert verstandig is. natn." With his, the Democratic r \ Murphy, former town justice i\ Jookingtbpurchase50 acres • ; , appointment, ForthepastlOyears,McQuide, line, Munnelly Roger Fritts, and, until he was : .,.inSelkirkwherehecanerect · last week to fill 55, has been affiliated with the said he's con appointed to a full-time state job, · atleastsixnewgree~()llses. ' thevacanttown Delmar law firm of Kaplowitz, cerned about Donald DeAngelis, anotherformer · . Before he purchilse!l'the justice posi- Murphy, Runion, Fritts & Whit how slowly the ' town justice. parcelatthecorrierofCreble • l ?on, McQuide ing. He's been in private practice wheels of jus-· "I think it's very important that Road and Elm Avenue: Ver ts now an eve since 1971, concentrating on real tice turn in Be we have an independent judici standig wants to make sure ryday player in , estate, negligence work and es thlehem. ary," Munnelly said, "and I'm not ,he can operate a wholesale the local crimi tate administration. "Back in sure we have that. In a small town ·horticultural busineSs there. nal justice sys Pinch hitting for Effron has not 1992, I had a like this, you really need that. Since the site is in agri"- tem. And judg- beenMcQuide'sonlycontactwith an client from Del Munnelly "As an attorney, the first thing . cultunil/residential zone, he the court system. From 1976 to you learn is to avoid even the ing by the M 0 01'd mar who had a will need a usevariimce from broad smile he c e 1980 he served as deputy town claim against a local business for appearance of impropriety and to the Bethlehem Zoning . , wears these days, that's just fine attorney, where he prosecuted about $2,600," he said. "After not have a town attorney be in anyway ·Board of APpeals. · , with.him. traffic tickets. being able to work it out, niy client 'responsible for picking a town judge violates that principle." Verstandig's last applica Before he gets too settled in, A Republican committeeman decided to go to town court and it tion to the zoning board however, McQuide will have to for the past 17 years, McQtiide took a year to get a trial date. Munnelly, 43, noted that he has ended in a court .fight after face what could be a stiff chal plans to resign from the Kaplowitz ''We tried the case in 1993," he handled cases on every level, in :the board denied a variance lenge from Democrat Stephen Jaw firm in order to avoid the said, "and here it is, May 1997, and cluding federal district court and · to erect new greenhouses ' Munnelly of Delmar in this fall's appearance of a conflict of inter, we still don't have a decision. This the U.S. Supreme Court. adjacent to his retail store at election to fill the two remaining est. The townjsutice position pays crystallized in my mind that this "I handled a child sex abuse 454 Delaware Ave. , years in the unexpired term of the $31,445 annually. court is not efficient." case in 1995 and successfully • Rather than continue his·. late Town Justice Peter Wenger, The father of two grown sons, A 12-year resident of the town, argued it in the U.S. Court of who died earlier this year. legal battle with the the McQuide has been an active Munnelly is a graduate of Bung Appeals," he noted. 'The (U.S.) board, which determined ·"It's a real opportunity to be of memberoftheAlbany Rotary Club hamton University, the University Supre'lle Court refused to hear that his greenhouse opera- . service," he said. 'The town court for the past 18 years, having served at Albany and Albany Law School. the appeal, so we prevailed." tion was incompatible .with · is for most people the first contact as a former director and officer. He is running for the two years Prior to opening his own firm in they have with the justice system the neighborhood, Verstan' . · He currently is board president remaining in the term of Town Delmar in 1995, Munnelly was a dig decided to take his ex and the manner in which they're for the Albany Rotary Foundation. Justice Peter Wenger, who died first deputy attorney general and pansicm plans out to the · treatedreallyaffectshowtheyview Asked whether the criminal suddenly in late March. There are counsel to the Assembly Judiciary Creble Road area, which is the whole system. I think that's justice system was dealing ade other issues in the upcoming race, Committee. primarily rural. · J '> especiallytruewithyoungpeople." quatelywith the problem of drunk Munnelly believes, such as inde Outside of work, he has found A graduate of Wesleyan Uni pendence of the local judiciary. "Because of the present drivers, McQuide said, 'The pres time to relax, raise a family ·and . situation at our Delaware versity, McQuide was a classmate ent system works pretty well with Just last week, the all-Republi coach in the Tri-Village Little of Wenger at Albany Law School. Avenue location, we wish to the exception of the chronic alco can town board appointed Stephen League, the Bethlehem Soccer prevent disputes over land After receiving his law degree in holic, who has been through the McQuide, of the Delmar law firm Club, Bethlehem Babe Ruth and 1967, he found himself under useoverthenext50yearsor · system and not benefited from it" of Kaplowitz, Murphy, Runion, the Bethlehem Tomboys. more,"Verstandig said. ''We wish to prevent approval de lays and repeated appear RCS voters decide today on budget and board races ances (before the board) for r every new, altered. or re By Joshua Kagan rise by 9.9 percent for district Schwartz and Hafensteinersaid Two propositions will also be placed greenhouse or agri Faced with a double whammy resident who live in the town of Gov. Pataki's proposed budget on the ballot. A $398,000 bond for cultural structure." of less state aid and a $21 million Bethlehem. would hurt RCS, especially with school bus replacement will fund Verstandig'spiancallsfor decrease in the assessed value of Due to a court decision that its cap on special education spend purchase of four 65-passenger using 20 acres for farming, two largeindustrialproperties, the lowered the assessed value of ing. buses, two IS-passenger buses and nursery and commercial Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk school Owens Corning and Conrail prop "It's pretty distressing," Hafen· two seven-passenger vans ' greenhouse production for board is asking residents to ap erties by $21 million, the district steiner said. ''We have a district The other proposition, a wholesale and retail sales: : prove a budget calling for a tax was forced to refund Owens Corn with quite a high number of spe $106,000 bond, will fund health The traffic "to and from hike of almost lOpercentin today's ing $315,000 and will have to re cial education students and it's and safety work at the district bus thesitewouldbeverysmall,'' • budget vote. fund Conrail about $500,000 in proposed that we Jose $85,000 in garage to meet federal Occupa Verstandig-said. The build The polls will be open from 7 coming years. The district will also state aid," most of which would tional Safety and Health Admini ings and equipment wili be a.m. to 9 p.m. today, May 21, at receive less property taxes from have been earmarked for special stration mandates. set back from the road and RCS Senior High School on Route the two businesses, shifting more education or building develop Schwartz said that the bus re . "not impact surrounding 9W in Ravena. of the tax burden to residents. ment. placement proposition would properties." Despite actual costs only ri"sing Schwartz said the special edu "maintain our fleet," while costs Besides producing flow: 1.85 percent under the proposed This is a really,· really cation cap "doesn't make any would largely be reimbursed by ers and flowering plants, the $25,2 million budget, taxes would difficult year for us. sense" and punishes school dis the state. land may also be used for tricts with large numbers of stu He said the second proposition the production of hay and/ Sarah Halensteiner dents with special needs. calls for work that the district or corn feed, confined live The school board has pledged legally must do and that the dis ' stock grazing and vegetable· "It was absolutely the biggest to use any extra state aid to lower trict will save money by borrow- . production. · thing we had to deal with. Had the · the tax burden. ing, rather than payingforitin one Before purchasing the· court decided otherwise, our tax. District officials said any fur· year. land, Verstandig said he Five candi!lates are running for Editorial Pages.•:.:.:::~;,...... ,a-9 · increase would have been 3 to 4 ther budget cuts would hurt stu· wants to make s~e.the ZBA Obitu~ries .. ,:'i·· ... :: .,:,,.,,;,-._,:·,:·19, percent," board president Sarah dents. four seats on the school board. does not object.< ' :;;:} " '.·) · Weddlngs,, .. c,:,.-._:: .. ,,_.,._..,:c;, .. 21: Hafensteiner said. 'The instruc· 'The only way to decrease Incumbent candidates are Hafen steiner, Georgette Furey, Diane "It is necessary for us tO Sports . .-: .... :.. ;.:·. .-:::::;:.:.-,·,~, 11,1a tions to all our departments were expenses is to severely cut serv· have approval oftheoveraU ;;-,,' ,'''< -: 'y; _-,"-b,:::; Louis and Russell Sykes. Nelghborhood~e~s . ,. -· to not spend one nickel more." ices to children," said Hafen- · • plan and concept, because Thedistricttighteneditsbeltin steiner. 'This is a really: really Furey was appointed last year ·. we cannot pay 5142,500 for Voorheesville: .... :: .. ::.: ...::.:: .. "14 to serve out the remainder of a Selkirk/South Bethlehem .....,1 ~.· forming the budget There are no difficult year for us." the,land and then invest, a new expenditures, aside from 'The items people have control term and is now running for her like sum in hard ·and soft Family eniertalnnu!nt contractual obligations, Hafen· over with the voting lever are first full term. · , · 'costs only to be shut down .Automotive.:...... '...... ;...... 31 steiner said. things that directly affect children Hafensteiner, board president or prevented from continu BusinessDirectory, ...... :.28-29 "Unfortunately, much of it is -books, transportation, extracur since 1993, is running for her ing development,", Verstan, Calendar of Events ...... _23-26 out of our control," Superinten- ricularactivities. That's what gets fourth term. dig said. Classified ...... :.. :... .-::: ...... 29-31 dent Bill Schwartz said. "We hurt with a 'no' vote," Schwartz Louis is running for her second ·• Verstandig's application Crossword...... 23 haven't added anything. Electric said. "I always view education as term and Sykes for his third. will be officiallypres~nted to Dining Guide .... :: .... , .. -., .. :.: .. 24 bills, teacher contracts and so on, an investment, not a cost. I think Joseph Loux, who served one the board during a public Legal Notices .;:.:.:::,: .. , .. :••'<.27 we have to pay. Everything else you get more back with an edu· term from 1993-96, is seeking to hearing on June 11 at8p.m. Real Estate:::::·:·.:·.:;.;,:;; . .-,, .. ,.30 remains the same." cated citizenry." return to the school board. ~ -?i:1Aq --- '\P:Pt. tVho in 1992 and has served as Section 1 1 • · worked s() hardto coordinate all the behind.the scenes work; II Soccer Chairperson since 1991. Loomis noted that state-mandated shared decision·maldng is , Dave Austiri,who ~orked with thevenue, h?sts and entertain- ; Inapreparedstatement,Leach formally functioning only at the middle school, although the k. menf. committees; Bob Johnson;'treas1lrer,• sponsorship and,. said, "Crandall's dedication and process of involving faculty, parents and students in school-level button Sales; Mona Prenoveau, studeiitentertainmentand stu- . ·commitment to soccer and to decisions "is working informally in a lot of ways.~ dent participation; andDick Ahlstrmn~ p~blicity andprolllotion: young athletes will be missed not Be~u~e ofin~~inplet~ ihfo~ationsupplied by the sch~ol, the only in the Voorheesville commu- . list ofBethlehem Central High Schoolstudents named to.. the :• nity, butthroughout Section II." 12th-grade'merit roll for the third quarter omitted Stephanie: ' Goeldner, Alyce Smith; Kevin Smith, Martyn Smith, Stephen ~------., Smith, TiniothyStaniels,Jilliari Stasack, Leigh Stevens and Brian -;:Strickler, ,.-:~--- :'/-.-Y~, ,' '~_:" '>"i- ;--,:t:;7s , ,~J;,~'> 7 1 .· ''· Dhe to atrahserlptloii error, the namJ of Eliza~ihMacanlla, ·also on the12th::giade merit roll;was misspelled. :>, .. 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Honor their sacrifice The meaning of Memorial Day Memorial Day has grown to represent much more than By Dr. lawrence H. Flesh withdraws U-boatwolfpacksfrom its original intention. the North Atlantic after horrific The writer, a resident of Point of View losses. Itnowmarks the beginning of summer when camps are Voorheesville, is director ofthe Up opened, a seashore week- state New York Memorial Day 1944 - Italy, VA Healthcare New Guinea and Burma are all ~nd -:ac~tion is taken,fam- World War II - President tly ptcmcs are held and Edt'tort'a IS at Albany. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. close to falling into Allied control, and D·Day is less than two weeks sales are promoted at the The sound of Earlier this month, President away. many malls which dot the countryside. bugles playing Clinton dedicated an impressive But its true meaning - to remember those who pre "Taps" will · memorial to President Roosevelt Memorial Day 1945-The na pierce the air at ' tion mourns its President, but vic served our freedom to do all of the above is still present. at a beautiful site between the countless cer· tory over Germany has been won. Those of us who served and survived still have occa Potomac River and]efferson Me emoniesaround morial. The fall of Japan is close at hand sional moments when a young face flashes before our . the country this · and, with it, the dawning of the eyes, and we remember that particular young face never weekend in trib Before President Roosevelt Cold War. had the opportunity to grow a wrinkle or graying beard. ute to those who made the ultimate died, he specified that any monu· men! to him be no larger than his President Roosevelt guided It is a face like millions of other images of men and sacrifice to presetve this land of hopes and dreams. desk and for over 50 years, that America through some of its most women who died far too young in battles on these shores was the only monument to him in difficult and perilous times. He and abroad so all of us have the freedom to honor them The VA Healthcare Network Washington - a block of stone, was a bastion of strength, and he with ceremony one day a year or go about our business or Upstate New York at Albany the size of his desk. understood the meaning of indi leisure. (Strattou VA Medical Center) is vidual sacrifice for the sake of the very proud to provide medical care But Congress and the Ameri well-being of the nation. But he We choose at this moment to honor their sacrifice with to the survivors, and we look for· can people determined that this also has carried the burden of a thought of them and a prayer that others will not have to ward to continuing to provide medi· man's contributions to our nation some 400,000American lives lost. face the need for such sacrifices. cal care to America's heroes. · desetved a memorial offar greater proportions. At the new memorial in Wash· And it is with a spirit of pride ington, a large statue of President Let reason prevail and gratitude that we pause on this Roosevelt's presidency Roosevelt appears to gaze intently Memorial Day to remember these spanned many crises, and I be across the Potomac River at the Bethlehem's Land Use ManagementAdvisory Commit great and brave Americans -to lieve it would be helpful for put rows of white markers that line tee has had its plan- eight years in the making- adopted recognize their valor and to rejoice ting Memorial Day 1997 into con the hillsofArlingtonNational Cern, by the town board as a guideline. in the blessings their bravery has text, to go back and look at some etery. For the committee, which has been sweating it out, secured for us. of the Memorial Day periods of President Roosevelt's time. President Roosevelt knew full since opposition from large landowners arose, it must feel The freedoms that we enjoy did ·well the meaning of setting aside a good to have their work validated with an official stamp of not come cheaply. They were paid For instance, Memorial Day special time to remember those approval. for with the flesh and blood of 1940 - the British retreat from who died in service. His biogra And the task force to help implementthe plan with board American seiVicemen and women, Dunkirk has its most successful phies are full of references to his members and landowners created by Supervisor Sheila and with the tears of those whose day with more than 68,000 sol toughest decisions being those as lives were changed forever by the iliers evacuated from the beaches Commander-in-Chief, when he Fuller should make the pill for owners of large parcels loss of loved ones. -the only highlight of a disaster knew that his orders would send easier to go down. of unprecedented proportions. Americans to their deaths. Let us hope that both sides let reason rather than Therefore, it is our duty to keep Roosevelt knows that Europe's emotion prevail in the future. their legacy forever fresh in the only hope for salvation rests with He understood, as did those memories of future generations. America's entry into the war. who setved under him that there We are bound by honor to do so, are ideals-such as freedom and for they are the cornerstone of this Memorial Day 1941 - Ger democracy- that are worth dy· Idea taking root great nation. manycontrolsthe Mediterranean, ing for. But that doesn't make the Move over] ohnny Appleseed, the Community Appear North Africa, and has the over thought or the task any easier. Upon them we place the weight whelmingupper hand in the Battle Tliat is why the concept of Memo ance Committee of Bethlehem Task Force is on a mission of our faith in our national values to spruce up prominent town thorouglifares. for the North Atlantic, where it rial Day is so critically important. and ideals. Their strength became has inflicted huge losses on the Tree Bethlehem is in full bloom this month, working to our strength and together, today, convoysfromAmerica.Americans · As Americans gather at our na· raise money for plantings in town. That's encouraging. we are all free to enjoy the bless· are dying, but we still are not at tiona! cemeteries - as they have Just consider what a difference a tree makes. ings of America. war. done for years-to obsetve famil· iar ceremonies: the decoration of AlmosteverystreetthatcrossesDelawareAvenueproves So as we pay tribute to those Memorial Day 1942 -Ameri graves with flowers, the laying of that difference in spades. The charm of trees make these \vho perished, we must also assure can has been at war for only six wreaths, the lowering of flags to streets inviting and welcoming as well as easy on the eyes. thatthose who setved and returned months. The Battle of the Coral half-staff, and the playingof''Taps." When trees are conspicuous by their absence, the result is safely home receive proper health Sea has been won, but the events obviously unattractive and uninviting. Asphalt and black care and compensation for their leading to Midway are just begin We have an obligation to re wounds. member for all time the deeds of top have their uses, but aesthetics isn't one of them. ning to build. .those who "gave the last full mea· Delaware Avenue won't be an eyesore ifthe appearance On this Memorial Day, America Memorial Day 1943-The Al sure of devotion." And so it is that offers a special prayer ofthanks for group and people like Karen Kermani, former garden club lies are advancing on all fronts; w~ set aside this day each year as president, have their way, it will. the man who led us through the Guadalcanalisnowafamiliarname a time of remembrance, a time to dark days of the Depression and Individuals and businesses can help through donations, to all Americans, and Germany say 'Thank you." which can be made in memory or to honor someone. To find out more about the program, call appearance chair-. man Bob Hom at 439-6861. Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom Associate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom Season greeting Managing Editor- Susan Graves In the great Northeast, summer is indeed a welcome Copy Editors-Dev Tobin, Kathleen Shapiro Advertising Manager -Louise Havens event. We hope this week's special Welcome Summer Sports Editor-Mel Hyman Advertising Representatives- Corinne section gives you ideas or tips as to how to make the warm Editorial Staff- Zack Beck, Elizabeth Conniff Blackman,. Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyerlin, John weather days even more enjoyable. Dineen, Mel Hyman, Michelle Kagan, Linda Marshall, Salvione Katherine McCarthy, Owen Smith Production Manager- John Brent Be sure to checkout the list of free entertainment events High School Correspondents- Karly Decker, Composition Supervisor- Mark Hempstead that have been scheduled throughout the area. And if Jessica Fein, Annette Grajny, Andrew Hartman, Tim Production Staff- David Abbott, Doris you're a golfer, take it from the Spotlight's resident pro, that Kavanagh, Andy Macmillan, Matt McKenna, Meghan Cappabianca new plastic golf shoe spikes bode well for both players and Smith, Rob Tocker, Allison Tombros Office Manager- Kathryn Olsen courses. Photography -Hugh Hewitt, Doug Persons Classified/Subscriptions- Gail Harvey For the gardeners, consider a do-it-yourself hanging Cartoonist-H y Rosen basket. These arrangements are truly spectacular with (518) 439-4949 The Spotlight (USPS 396-630) is published each Wednesday by Spotlight Newspapers, cascading flowers and plants adorning top sides and bot FAX (518) 439-0609 Inc., 125 Adams St., Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Periodical postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and tom of the moss baskets. at additional mailing offices. OFF1CE HOURS: Postmaster: send address changes to The Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. 8:30 a:m.- 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 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J~! ~ i ~.. ' ~ Was emergency a smoke screen? Marshal earned parade honor Editor, The Spotlight: communicating via the media. Editor, The Spotlight: In 1963, Palmer wa!; elected The ·spotlight recently reported Supervisor Fuller should be With Elsmere Fire Co. celebrat property clerk of the company, Supervisor Sheila Fuller's agree Letters asked to include the following ing its 75 anniversary, what an serving in that capacity until1968. ment with the city ofAlbany to pur agenda items for the next board · honoritisthatthepersonselected chase water. In 1988, Palmer received his lfBethlehemisunabletomeet meeting - the need to retain a to be grand marshal of the Memo lifetime membership. In another article, the Army qualified water expert to review industrial demand during peak rial Day Parade is a member of the People mightwonderwhy Ollie Corps of Engineers gave emer summer use, will the taxpayers and report on water quality and fire company. gency approval to dredge the quantity issues and the need to is known as "Red Socks." It's not subsidize industry? We buy Al Grand marshal Oliver "Ollie because he's a Boston fan, rather Hudson River because of a decline establish a board of water and bany water· at $1.81 per 1,000 Red Socks" Palmer began his ca that no one has ever seen him in the yield ofthetown'snew"well." gallons and sell water to GE Plas sewer commissioners to provide reer with the department in 1953 necessary oversight wear any other color socks but Both stories are related. We need tics at $1.32 per 1,000 gallons and when he was elected to social red, except when he is in a parade. Albany water because our new well Sherwood Davies Selkirk Cogen at $1.69 per 1,000 membership, transferring to ac A.L Goodrich is going dry. gallons under a H).yeat contract Delmar tive membership later that year. Elsmere · The decline in well yield has been Mr. Secor said in the dredg Editor's note: The Spotlight is predicted. Fraser & Associates en ing article, 'The water quality planning a series of stories on the gineers designed a well yielding six was good before, and ifs good water plant. BC musicians were wonderful million gallons per day to meet the now," but I don't subscribe to his town's industrial needs. A one-liner. The well is within the "'" Editor, The Spotlight: the ilnplementation of new stan hydrogeologist in a 1993 report zone of influence of the Hudson >:':'1,, :,::-'( I would like to congratulate the dards, we must all be certain to remain advocates for music edu advised Fraser and town engineer River PCB Superfund site. youfJetters •• marvelous Bethlehem Central .. Yna1 taX cation in order to provide the fu Bruce Secor that a reduced well Four samples were collected m:.t
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" it; Institute members say Make a habit of using Thanks thanks to program hosts seat belts at all times to all who Editor, The Spotlight: Editor, The Spotlight since 1982. Child safety seats saved 279 lives in 1995 and 2,934 lives The Bethlehem Humanities In recognition of Buckle Up helped Letters America! Week, I want to remind since 1982. Institute for lifelong Learning Editor, The Spotlight: wishes to express its gratitude to motorists that buckling up is the In 1982, before any state had a most effective measure they can Bethlehem Lutheran· Church, Without them, the Lifelong Learn seat belt law, only 11 percent of Shortly after 11 a.m. on Tues take to protect themselves in a Bethlehem town hall, Bethlehem ing program could not have been Americans buckled up. Now 68 day, May 6, I was- involved in a crash. I urge them to make a habit Town Park and Bethlehem Public offered. percent use seat belts because of three-car accident at the intersec· of it fodife. increased law enforcement and lion of Delaware and lincoln av libraryforthe regular use of their As a non-profit, volunteer The Buckle Up America! mes public information efforts. enues in Delmar. facilities to offer college-level staffed organization, we are pro sage is clear. It's important that courses and adjunct activities that foundly grateful to these organiza If you have an air bag, why I want to thank the many indi· everyone buckles up-with a lap have brought honor to the town tions for their understanding and buckle up? Because air bags offer vi duals who carne to my assistance and shoulder belt-and that chil and added to its enviable reputa inestimable help. only supplemental protection, and immediately following the acci· tion for learning innovation and dren ride in the back seat, prop only in certain frontal crashes. dent, including Bethlehem police excellence, a service unmatched Helen and Fred Adler, erly restrained. Buckling up not They are not meant to take the officers, Delmar Rescue Squad, by any community in the Capital Mu"ay Block, Gytelle Bloom, only saves lives, but also helps place of a lap and shoulder belt. Delmar Fire Department and District Nan DeSantis, Roslyn Faust, prevent serious injuries, many of For rear, side-impact and rollover members of the community. Mary ]eram, Gloria Kanter, The five weekly classes taught which can cause permanent dis crashes, your only protection is I especially wish to single out Mary Richards and ability. your lap and shoulder belts. by university professors of the Natalie Weinstein an emergency medical technician highest excellence, the free Books Many peopledon't realize how Air bags save lives, however, who immediately arrived and ad· in the Morning program, the free significantly the chance of serious children under 12 and short adults ministered first aid. Her efforts interim lecture series, and a free In Selkirk injury or death is reduced by wear· can be killed or injured seriously were especially important in keep musical event (this year, lincoln The Spotlight is sold at ing safety belts. In 1995, safety when an air bag deploys in a crash. ing me as calm as possible during Mayorga at the piano) relied on Andy's Subs, Bonfare, belts saved more than 9, 797lives Children should ride in the back this frightening experience. these locations for their meetings. Deli Plus, 3 Farms, and Stewarts and have saved more than 75,000 seat in vehicles with passenger The considerable assistance side air bags. that I received reinforces my be Air bags work. They have saved lief that Bethlehem is a very spe more than 1,500 lives already. But cial community, where neighbors A MEMoRIAL DAY they pose a risk to children and are concerned about and commit· ~ short adults who sit too close to · ted to each other's welfare. PICNic ••• ~ them. Drivers can prevent air bag Although I do not know their Add a Little of the Ocean related injuries by this simple identities and therefore- cannot to Your Feast! 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Corner of Consaul & Pearse Rd. (518) 370-2468 459-3246 I VISA I Free Delivery· • Mastercard, Visa & Discover Accepted Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10·5; Tues. & Thurs. 10·9 wet". ts vsM -a 3uA'f May 21, 1997- PAGE 9 RCS Community Library budget" on ballot Voters will decide on the Rav location in September. ena-Coeymans-Selkirk Commu Donna Crisafulli, current board BC parent resents fund-raising tactics nity Library's$139,325 budget and president, is running for her sec fill two seats on the library's board ond termon the board of trustees Editor, The Spotlight: will benefit from in many ways. of trustees. and Timothy Boomhower is run I am writing to inform the par Letters Because of some behind-the The budget is an increase of 11 ning for his first term. Two seats ents who haven't made any dona scenes tactics to see to it that the percent over last year's and calls are open - one with a five-year tion to the Graduation Celebration ·idea of not charging was carried fora tax rate of 17 cents per$1,000 term and the otherwith three years to be expecting phone calls. I would they left early. out and the inappropriateness of of assessed value in the town of remaining on its term. .cnc_ourage you not to be coerced While I cigree there is a certainfund-raisingtactics, I hope Bethlehem. Most of the increase Voting will from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. into giving. chance of that happening, I still next year's committee goes back comes from costs the library will in RCS High School, Route 9W in · incur when it moves to a larger My reasons are that I do not do not adhere to setting policy to charging the students and asks Ravena. believe families and businesses for a few when you have an op for donations in any amount a fam should be subsidizing an event of portunity to teach a valuable les ily or business feels comfortable this size without contributions from son to 85 percent or more of the with. Then let the chips fall where Bar association seeks award nominees the seniors themselves. The trea others. Couldn't free tickets be they may and put on the best cel The New York State Bar Asso- organizations whose careers ex surer was very adamant about hav given to the few that are thought ebration possible. Keep in mind dation is requesting nominations emplify a commitment to promote ing the necessary funds. So, I ques to be not interested in attending? that Guilderland has a similar.' for its third annual Public Interest and provide access to the justice tion her hostility toward those of us Itwould be a bitofahitormisson event for $7 to $8,000 after the Law Award created to honor indi- system are eligible to be nomi who haven't paid. Has it ever who to give them to, but at least prom, charging students $5, with viduals who have made consider- natedfortheaward.Nomineesare crossed her mind that people have an effort would be made and the 85 to 90 percent attending. able contributions to the advance- not required to be attorneys or their own reasons for not making others would have made a valu Holly Wolfert ment of justice for those whose members of the state bar. able contribution to an event they contributions and that it is none of Delmar legal rights are not represented. For information, call 463-3200. her business why and extremely Employees of public interest rude to continue to pressure people, especiallywhen the funds are there. Library seeks 'Book Buddies' This is an event started seven V'ville firefighters give $600 to DARE years ago to keep seniors safe on The Bethlehem Public library form available at the library at 451 graduation night. The graduation and Bethlehem schools are Delaware Ave. in Delmar. Membersofthe Voorheesville Department Drug Abuse ceremony is in their honor, and collaborating to match community Programs at both the library Volunteer Fire Department and Resistance Education program. many parents give parties for the volunteerswithelementaryschool . and the schools will require a Ladies Auxiliary recently raised seniors over a period of weeks. This pupils in a new program called DARE brings drug awareness commitment of at least one hour $600 at a car wash to benefit the and education programs to is not for either of those purposes. "Book Buddies." for three mornings a week Albany County Sheriff's schoolchildren. It is, once again, an event put on "Book Buddies" will match (Mondays, Wednesdays and with a lot ofhard work and planning volunteers aged 14 and over with Fridays) from] uly 14 through Aug. by parents and community support elementary school children to 1. to keep seniors safe. For this, I feel reinforce the reading experience. KIDS BE e 'BClldmuut' 3 faJUt(. Rt. 9W • Glenmont • 767-9738 Look at our inventory before you buy "The best quality at the best prices" Winner of 5 Tony Awards! Cemetery Flowers Hanging Baskets Tuesday-Saturday, Annuals Windmills May 27-May 31 • Bpm Bob Woodside of Bob's Mobil and Denise Becker and Karen Kermani ofthe Perennials Gliders Thurs., ·Sat. & Sun., Bethlehem Garden Club plantthree Bradford pear trees in front of Woodside's Azaleas Wishing WeDs May 29, 31 & june 1 • 2pm service station at317 Delaware Ave. The trees were donated by the club, Roses Peat Moss Wilbur Crannell and friends of Clara Runyon, as a memorial. Veg. Plants Top Soil Shrubs Manure Bird Baths Potting Soil RCS PTSA to meet on next year's programs Open 7 days a Gazing Balls etc., etc., etc. The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Those who would like to know Large, large selection CHARGE BY PHONE: ~~. 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Court program, said preliminary results have been positive. Monday and Wednesday evenings Patsy Hickey, a recent gradu from June 2 to July 2 at the Albany ate of-Russell Sage College, took "One out of25 washed out, said he wouldn't make restitution, so County Office Building at 112 State over the part-time position in St. in Albany. March. he wentto jail fora couple of days," Corbett said. "We haven't seen "At Russell Sage, I worked in Volunteers staff the hotlinefrom the other 24 come back through their home, responding to crisis an internship with the Youth Court our system." in East Greenbush," Hickey said. calls from victims of sexual as Youth Court "is a great concept, Bethlehem Youth Court re sault. They may also provide assis it's where we have to start, with cently received a $26,500 grant tance and supportathospital emer the youth." from the state Department of gency rooms or police depart Criminal Justice Services. The ments. Volunteers sign up in ad- · In Youth Court, young people grant, which requires matching are judge and jury for their peers vance for seven-hour shifts, cover funding by the town, came from a ing mornings, afternoons, eve in cases involving minor, nonvio federal initiative aimed at prevent nings or overnights. lent crimes. Offenders agree to ing juvenile crime. plead guilty, and are usually sen For information, call447-7100. tenced to a combination of com The grantwill help Youth Court, munity service and restitution. which has an annual budget of $10,000, upgrade its computer, Rensselaer has tours Besides its effect on deterring begin to access the Internet, and young offenders from getting into more closely track the program's of Crailo historic site more troubk, the program also effectiveness. "lets the participants see if they The Crailo State Historic Site at want to pursue this kind of ca 9 Riverside Ave. in Rensselaer will reer," Hickey said. Immunization clinic give tours Wednesdays through 1 Youth Court "is in kind of a lull planned in Bethlehem Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. now with referrals, but it picks up · and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. over the summer," said Hickey, The Albany County Department of Health and the Delmar Kiwanis Tours are conducted on the who has been working on training hour and half hour. students who will staffYouth Court Club are co-sponsoring an immu in the future. nization clinic at the Bethlehem/ The site is one of six historic by the Saratoga The Youth Court brand of early Elm Avenue Town Park Office site~ ope~at~d intervention to nip juvenile delin Building at 249 Elm Ave. in Del Capital District Region of the Of quency in the bud seems to be mar on Saturday, June 7, from 10 fice of Parks, Recreation and His working. a.m. to noon. toriC Preservation. For information, call 44 74602. 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Now database that locates periodicals there's a visual and tactile compo have been recognized for their James Perkins Jr., and Martin multiply that by 400. That's about in the Capital District's public, nent to a magazine like Architec knowledge of Latin. The students Zeller. the number of periodicals in the academic, corporate and special ·Research-oriented were chosen out of 98,000 who tural Digest. Doane Stuart was also library's collection. libraries. periodicals make better use of the took the national Latin exam. The current issue of most of Closer to home, the library search potential in CD-ROMs." commended for teaching Latin holds40 years of The Spotlight. Participants presented with and received a certificate of Gorman's decisions are a com maxima cum laude awards were merit. Most of these are in bound vol bination of professional judgment, umes in the local history section. receptivity to the public, collec r/Check It Out Staffbegan indexing Bethlehem's tion de~elopment guidelines, and Theater group selling benefit cookbook Bethlehem Public Library newspaperinJanuary 1997. of course, budget considerations. If wheels are what you need, Within these parameters, she is Aide-de-Camp, Albany Civic Players, and at The BookHouse at the car and truckinformation cen always open to suggestions for Theater's benefit production com Stuyvesant Plaza. the library's circulatingmagazmes ter near the elevator stocks sev new titles. pany, is selling a new cookbook The books are also available by and noncirculating newspapers eral car-related publications, in Alibrary's periodical collection entitled Showstoppers to benefit mail for $10, indudingpostage and can be found in the periodicals cluding four years worth of is a valuable resource for both local AIDS charities. handling. reading area. Older issues are Edmunds and Consumer Guide. recreation and research. For Orders can be senttoACT, P.O. stored on the mezzanine. A complete list of the library's timely topics, it is often the only The books are available at per . formances by the Albany Civic Box 6172, Albany 12207 . Time-honored microfilm, lo periodical holdings is located in source of current information. Theater and the Schenectady Civic cated in the media center, holds blue binders on the computer With help from library staff and For information, call 4554 775. the New York Times from 1964, tables behind the reference desk. some plain old browsing, you can the Times Union from 1994, about Titles are arranged alphabetically. make this collection work for you. a dozen standards like Business The binders also include a subject Louise Grieco · Honor society taps local HVCC students keek and Time, and discontinued guide, inclusive dates, and infor The Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter of Murphy of Glenmont; Daniel titles like The Saturday Evening mation about microfilm and circu Crossroads AI·Anon Phi Theta Kappa, the international Brandt, SharonJames,John Mead Post. lation. Separate sections list gene honor society oftwo-year colleges, Jr., Donna Tamulwicz, William Periodicals are also.stored elec alogy and local history periodi meets on Saturdays recently inducted 137 new mem Close and James Davis of Delmar; cals. bers at Hudson Valley Commu tronically. Infotrac and Proquest The Crossroads family AI-Anon Tammy Foster of Selkirk; Richard areperiodicalindexesonCD-ROM Periodicals librarian Susan nity College. Local inductees were: PorterofNewScotland; and Nicole Gorman tries to strike a balance group meets Saturdays at5:30 p.m. Laura .vanValkenberg, Kelly· that contain the full text of most of at the Crossroads, located at 4 Piquette of Voorheesville. the articles included on the disk. an1ongnewspublications,general Gerber, Sarah Kowalski and Brian Proquest also indexes the New interest magazines, and titles that Normanskill Blvd. in Delmar. 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'i 10% Off All Peony Plants "An Informed Consumer Is Our Best Customer" THE §'p'QfOfl;:/7'~ Sengenbergerearns Memorial parade steps off at SuperValu Union CoUege award This year's Memorial Day pa On Saturday, May24, there will Pop Warner registration Jessica Sengenberger, a Union radestepsoffinfrontofSuperValu NEWS NOTES be a bake sale and the drawing for Registration for players and College Class of 2000 English market at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Voorheesville a hand-sewn quilt donated to the cheerleaders in the New Scotland major, was awarded the Wessel May24, and proceeds down Maple Friends by the Nimblefingers Elizabeth Pop Warner League will take place Ten Broeck Van Orden Prize at Avenue. World War II veteran and needlework group. Tickets are $1 on Tuesday and Wednesday, May the recent Prize Day at Union legionnaire Robert Plue is the pa Conniff-Dineen each or six for S5. The quilt "is 765-2813 27 and 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the College. rade grand marshal. currently on display in the main high school field. A memorial ceremony and tro reading room at the library. Prize Day is held yearly at the A registration table will be set college to recognize outstanding phy presentation will be held after children and $5forchicken halves. Arnold Patashnick of Bryn up at the Memorial Day parade. students. the parade on the village green Ribs will also be available for $8 Mawr Book Shop will be on hand Fees are not required at registra behind village hall. American Le per dinner. Saturday afternoon to appraise old tion. The program is open to play Sengenberger, a resident of gion Post Commander Thomas Kiwanians will be selling ice books. Some signed first editions ers between the ages of 8 and 15. Feura Bush, is a 1996 graduate of Stag will lead the ceremony. This cream and soda throughout the and old and rare titles will also be Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Senior year the featured speaker is Sen. day. for sale. Garden talks set High School. Neil Breslin There will be Block dance slated This year, the Friends will also at Helderledge Farm children's races on the village be selling a unique line of marbled For information, call 388-6172. green following the memorial cer on village green accessories including journals, Helderledge Farm on Picard emony. Free refreshments will be address books and jewelry. Road has scheduled a series of . provided by the Legion Post Don't miss the Memorial Day weekend block dance sponsored An amateur and professional garden talks for Saturdays at 10 a.m. dUring May and June. The Talk to offer advice Off and running by the village of Voorheesville on photography show and sale is set Saturday, May 24, from 6 to 10 for Friday and Saturday. talks will be followed by a walk for local care givers for annual road race p.m. on the village green, rain or around the nursery. Registered nurse Marty Haase The 22nd annual Voorheesville shine. Music will be by Entertain Extension to present Each program will last approxi ment Today. spring garden fair mately one hour and is free of will lead a talk on "Stress Manage races include a 15K race that is ment for Care Givers" on Friday, part cross country and part road charge. Gardeners of all ages are Students to wrap up Join your neighbors at the Co invited to attend. The shade gar May 23, at 10 a.m. at the Bethle race and a 3.5K road race and fun operative Extension on Martin walk. The .5K race starts at noon year with sound of music den is the topic for this Saturday, hem Public library at 451 Dela Road for a spring garden fair on May 24. For information call ware Ave. in Delmar. and the 3.5Krace at 12:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to Saturday, May 24. The juniorI senior high school's Helderledge Farm at 765-4702. Haase will discuss the roles and spring music extravaganza is to 2p.m. needs of care givers, such as deal Both races start and finish in night, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Everyone is invited to stroll Village trustees to meet ing with frustration, balancing re front of the Voorheesville Ambu high school gymnasium. through the master gardeners' lance building on Voorheesville The Voorheesville board of sponsibilities, solving problems · The elementary school spring ·memorial garden, and enjoy floral trustees next meeting is set for Avenue. There are no dressing and locating support services. concert is on Thursday, May 22, at demonstrations. Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. facilities. Entry forms will be avail The event is free and open to able at a table next to the ambu 7:30p.m. in the high school gym Plants, floral arrangements, The village planning commis lance building. nasium. The fifth and sixth-grade white elephant items and refresh sion meets tonight, May 21, at the public. For information or to band and choruses will perform. ments will be for sale. 7:30 p.m. Both meetings are in register, call439-9314. Runners must sign up by 11 Wednesday, May 28, at 7:30p.m. a.m. the day ofthe race. There is a For information, call Darlene village hall on 29 Voorheesville is the date for the annual juniorI Condon at 765-3500. Ave. $6 entry fee. For information, call senior spring choral festival. !twill Alzheimer's group Herb Reilly at 765-2538. be held in the high school audito Scouts to conduct rium. Marine back from the Gulf to meet at town hall Tour de Troop Eveiyone in the community is Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marines who departed Camp The Northeastern New York invited to attend the free concerts. Todd T. DeVoe, son of Loren W. Pendleton, Calif., in October as Chapter of the Alzheimer's Asso The Boy Scouts annual25-mile DeVoe of Elm Avenue in Delmar, part of the three-ship ARG. ciation will hold a support group bicycle Tour de Troop is also set Schools to close meeting on Wednesday, May 21, recentlyretumedfromasix-month During the deployment, DeVoe for Saturday, May 24, starting at for Memorial Day deployment to the western Pacific at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Town Hall 11:50 a.m. from the elementary visited Australia, Malaysia, at 445 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. school parking lot Schools will be closed on Mon Ocean and Persian Gulf with the Singapore and Thailand. day, May 26, for Memorial Day. 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Safety helmets are required. The meeting will be held in (MEU) embarked aboard the The 1989 graduate of room 107 of the town hall. There is no entry fee. Friends to conduct Bethlehem Central High School ships ofthe USS Essex Amphibious For information, call438-2217. Killl!anians to serve annual book fair Ready Group (ARG). joined the Navy in March of 1992. chicken barbecue Friends of the Voorheesville DeVoe was one of nearly 3,000 library will hold its annual book V'ville students take In addition to sponsoring the sale on Friday, May 23, from 10 Gardening fair on tap at local extension children'sandroadraces,theNew a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May stage for concert Scotland Kiwanis Club will also 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the A plant sale and flower arrang able to answer gardening ques fireupaBrookschicken barbecue The Voorheesville Spring library's community room. ing demonstration will be held at tions from the public, Tours of the Instrumental Music Festival will from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May the spring garden fair on Satur master gardeners' Memorial Gar 24, next to Evergreen Park. Friends members are invited be held in the Clayton A Bouton to a special sneak preview sale day, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. den are also available. Divisions of Takeout and sit-down dinners Junior-Senior High School gym from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May at the headquarters ofthe Cornell plants from the garden will be for today, May 21, at 7:30p.m. will be available. Diners can enjoy 22. Memberships start at $5 for an Cooperation Extension of Albany sale, as well as annuals, perennials an amateur talent showcase in individual and will be available at County, located on Route 85A at and seedlings donated by the mas The concert will feature Evergreen Park while they eat. the door.· Martin Road in Voorheesville. ter gardeners. seventh- and eighth-grade bands, The cost is $7 for adults, $4.50 for the high school stage band, and Master gardeners will be avail- For information, call 765-3500. the high school wind ensemble. Serving all your investment needs. Is One Of The Best Professionally daig11ed documents including tltejollowing.... 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Coeymans-Selkirk school district will have the opportunity to vote Selkirk Schoolhouse earns place on the budget and and for school South Bethlehem on National Registry board members today, May 21, at Linda Marshall the high school on Route 9W. the 756·3520 The Little Red Schoolhouse in polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 CoeymansHollowhasbeenplaced , p.m. on the National Registry of His The RCS Community Library on Wednesday, May 28, at 7 :30 toric Places. budget vote is also on the ballot. p.m. Program planning for next A ceremony to acknowledge Incumbent Donna Crisafulli and year is on the agenda. Nomina· the inclusion is scheduled for TimothyBoomhowerarerunning tions and the election of officers Monday, May 26, at 7 p.m .. The for the two board seats. public is invited. Ceremony to honor FHA members The RCS Middle School will host a recognition ceremony for Future Homemakers of America HERO organization members to- FARM , night, May 21, at 7 p.m. MARKET PTSA to elect Colonie's Oldest Business since 1870 new officers The senior high PTSA will meet -Memoria/Day Specials Rosenburg named PERENNIALS $1.00 OFF Physician of the Year . • Fresh Homegrown Asparagus • Bedding Plants St. Peter's Hospital recently • Hanging Baskets • Fruits & Vegetables named Stuart A. Rosenburg of Delmar as Physician of the Year. • Home Made Pies and Baked Goods Rosenburg, an assistant profes • Combination Pots and Color Bowls sor of surgery at Albany Medical OSCAR'S SMOKEHOUSE MEAT PRODUCTS College and a former member of the St. Peter's Hospital Board of Trustees, received his medical Chelsea and George Yeager of Delmar recently competed inthe Big East doctorate from McGill University. USTUTaekwondo Championships in New Jersey. Georgetookfirstplace in sparring, second in breaking and third in forms in the 10-year-old black belt division. Chelsea won first place in forms, a first in breaking and a third in sparring in the 8-year-old red belt division. The children study at Lee's Taekwondo Academy in Delmar. SCHULTZ'S Receive 52 weeks of It's Time To Plant The Spotlight for just $24. -PERENNIALS- -ANNUALS- You'll get stories on your village board, Bleeding Heart, Astilbe, Geraniums, New Guineas, town board, and school board meetings. Peonies Extra Large Pots Non Stops, Etc., Hanging 1 Reasonably Priced. Also Baskets, Combo Pots, You will also get stories about your neighbors and neighborhood-· Dozens of Perennials in 1 gql. Vi!getable Plants, Dozens stories about the community! Size Pots and Dozens More of Varieties of Herbs, Varieties in 3 3/4" Pots. 29 Varieties of Roses WE FOCUS ON LOCAL NEWS EVENTS. 313 WOLF RD., lATHAM, NY 12110 ,------, Shop In Our New. 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Come early Saturday to get first A special sneak preview will be purchase of of ticket at two for $5 for Friends' members only on gives the bearer a chance to win a Thursday, May 22, from 5 to 9 host of wonderful prizes from lo Voomeesville p.m. If you don't already belong, cal merchants. it'saperfecttimetojoin. Member Win anovernight stay in a room Public Libraty ships will be available at the door. with a fire place at the Appel Inn, a pick from Liz' gigantic bake sale. On Saturday, the winning raffle tree foryouryard from Red Maple ticket will be drawn for the Land Services, a $50 savings bond This year the event features a from Key Bank, a catered dinner photography show, free book ap Nimblefingers' quilt, which is cur rently on display. Tickets are $1 forfourfrom Culinary Capers, jew praisals by Arnold Patashnickand elry from Refined Designs, along the sale of some unique book-re- each and can be purchased at the door. with cash prizes and other great goodies. A special note - volunteers are still needed on Sunday, May OTTERBECK BUILDERS, INC. 25, to help dismantle the book ompfete Jlome Improvements & '/(g.tr10rfefing sale. The library itself will be closed Phone 766-3198 Saturday, Sunday and Monday for FINANCING AVAILABLE the Memorial Day holiday. Barbara Vink • REPLACEMENT WIND0WS • DECKS, SUNROOMS • KITCHENS, BATHS • ROOFING, SIDING • ADDITIONS, DORMERS • BASEMENT REMODELING RCS teachers to hold FREE ESTIM(\TES & FULLY INSURED retirement dinner The 1997 Ravena-Coeymans Selkirk Teachers Association re tirement dinner will be held on Friday, May 30, at 5:30p.m. at the Italian American Community Cen ter on Washington Avenue Exten sion in Albany. The dinner will honor Judy Karis, Barbara Wade and Bob Pain? Kevin Nagel, left, and Paddy Hennessy of Boy Scout Troop 58 bag leaves Wade. during cleanup activiti.es on Saturday. 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But "strongly encouraged, but not mandatory" policy because they tory" with little outcry from this year, instead of $500 drivers golfers. and sets of irons that cost in the are concerned about alienating four figures, the hottest trend in golfers who think going The plain fact is that the golf is a handful of plastic things spikeless will lead to a Joss of greens on spikeless courses are that costs in the one figures. foot stability during the swing. in exce11ent shape, even after hundreds of golfers have trod on Both around the country and In my experience, having walked a few miles in spikeless them. And golf is a hard enough around the Capital District, game without spikemarks shoes (Softspikes XP) at Sta more private country clubs and knocking putts off-line. even some public golf courses dium Golf Course in Schenec are banning traditional metal tady, a public course that has So, get used to it-the future golf spikes, and replacing them banned metal spikes, the mini of golf footwear is little plastic with plastic spikes. plastic spikes work quite we11, spikes. securely anchoring my feet. The new spikes are a marked improvement over earlier gen Everyone can be a star at SummerStage erations of "spikeless" spikes, according to local course super The New York State Theatre students ages 9 to 18, wi11 meet intendents who are the driving Institute has expanded the at Russe11 Sage Co1lege in Troy force behind the move away SummerStage '97 program and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday from metal. extended the application dead through Friday, July 7 through line to June 1. In Elsmere, Normanside 25. For information, contact Sara Country Club will be "strongly The three-week program, for Melita at NYSTI at 27 4-3295. recommending" spikeless footwear this year, "with the intent to ban spikes" altogether next year, according to Jim When you need... Kurposka, course superinten dent. Kurposka said he recently ~he New !J!ork ~imes played at a spike less course, and Books ••• 'The greens were just immacu Best Sellers late. At first, people thought this was agimmick, but it really does David Condo, maintenance supervisor at Normanside Country Club, make a difference." removes metal spikes from a member's shoes. Dev Tobin Kurposka estimated that ••• News about half the Normanside poska. spread notion that metal spikes members have switched over to help to aerate greens. plastic spikes- the Softspikes "We're strongly advocating XP that features eight shorter switching to spikeless," French "Metal spikes penetrate and plastic spikes in a circular said. "I've seen the research, and open turf up, subjecting it to dis pattern instead of one longer there's no doubt about its ease and wear," French said. metal spike. benefits for the turf." The Colonie course will The Softspikes XP "seems to French disputed the wide- insta11 plastic spikes for free for really work we11 here, even in Magazines ... the wet areas," Kurposka said, adding that the club will change over members' shoes at no' ' Ice Cream charge. Sundaes Already, he has noticed that Banana Splits the "area around the cup is not as worn out as usual." Flurries PORTAL ••• Greeting Cards Another advantage to plastic Choc.Nanilla Twists :Jfotecards spikes is that they cause far Jess damage to clubhouse carpets Old Fashioned Shakes and floors, which is especia1ly Hamburgers & Hot Dogs - 20°/o OFF! relevant as Normanside nears Fresh Fish Frys Audio completion of a multi-million SIMON& SCHUSTER dollar clubhouse renovation project, he added. 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They're much baskets that larger than the ------have already conventional hanging basket been planted containing petunias or ivy and ready to hang cost $55. geraniums, says Gil Haddan, Be careful where you place greenhouse manager of these baskets because they can Faddegon's Nursery in Latham. be heavy. 'They're two to three And depending on the varieties times larger than the normal that you use, they can last a Jot kind and they can range be longer. tween 25 and 30 pounds," he Moss-based hanging flower baskets are easy do-it-yourself projects that can provide color from early spring through late autumn. . Sue Graves The do-it-yourself hanging said. basket has become extremely You can try the lamp post in · popular over the past few years, front of your house or a wrought Surprises await in visits to national parks Haddan said. ''We made 100 of iron structure of some kind. Or them this year with the moss there's always the front porch, Perhaps no vacatio11 is more For financial reasons, parks damage, mildew, and deteriora woven into the frame, and we assuming the boards you hang it inherently American ban a visit are having a tough time provid tion that, in some cases, cannot _ have five left Last year we made from are sturdy enough to sup to one of our 369 national parks. ing basic setvices and many be reversed. 30 and next year we're going to port it. If you plan to visit a park this national treasures are falling Nationwide, only about try and make 200." travel season, be prepared for a apart. "It's the whole English 40 percent of our national parks Haddan said he didn't know few surprises: some are pleas For example, al114 of are able to adequately protect garden concept," Haddan said. ant, but others may be upsetting. any other place around that sold "It really seems to be catching the labs at the Edison National their collections. them because he's been trying on." As long as you keep dose One of the biggest Historic Site in New Jersey have The current Congress also to buy some himself lately just to tabs and make sure they remain . problems national parks face is a leaky roofs. has cut the money the National satisfy customer demand. moisfduring the hot weather Jack of funding. The site was recently de Park Service uses to buy mineral The baskets range in size and don't get over-watered the Congress has targeted park dared one of our most endan rights inside national parks. from 12 to 14 inches (or occa rest of the time, "you'll have budgets even though Iota] gered historic sites. This means that Olympic · sionally 18 iriches) across the color throughout the summer national park spending amounts In Pennsylvania, many of Get National Park's wilderness and into the fall." to Jess than one-tenth )f 1 tysburg National Military Park's beach- one of the most beauti top, and you fill them with percent of the fed era' ':Judget potting soil. There is plenty of artifacts are plagued by moisture ful coastlines in the U.S.- is at risk from mining and road building. The National Park Service can't buy the claims and protect IN and OUT THE WINDOW the beach. Once Loved Clothing The good news is that Flowers - Veggies \ \ there are many great parks to visit this summer. 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Stroll through our Herb Garden tain (Guadalupe Peak, at 8,749 feet) and more than 200 species ;,;.. Hike our Nature Trail CAMP SHALOM of birds and prehistoric petro ;,;.. Visit with our Friendly Farm Animals glyphs. It also offers hikes for In our Gift Shop - ... Where the Summer the novice and expert trekker alike. Fountains, Linens, Spring Frocks • John Day Fossil Beds ~E;\~.EXC.fTE.MENT BEGINS!!~~ National Monument in eastern Yellow Rock Cafe & :Sakery ~~QV!:JliillB.f_lli'IJI: SPORTS UNil:: ~ Oregon's desert holds evidence Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and *Pony Rides *Inter League Play (baseball) of the tropical and temperate Country Classics, Made with the climates that once influenced *Ropes Course . de· *Soccer Leagues freshest ingredients and served this parched and empty land in a relaxed, rural setting Jv.-~ *Circus Day {~~'?;;:;J,;, ·.:,Basketball Training scape. John Day's fossilized 1 plants and animals tell the story Open Weekdays 11·3 • Sat. I 1·4 • Sun. I 0·4 E\11;~ \\ C' • - • ·mi.' ,, ~NE\11 .. of 35 millions years of climate ~~ \ \ "'.:"----~A~~c~t~.,r- - change and evolution. Open 9-6 Daiy- Year Round ULlMALHOI'D: \ vc:-~:;' ~'; ~: ~?i_PRE·SC 00 For a free guide to Jesser Cafe Hours: Weekdays I 1-3, Weekends I 0-4 *Leadership Trailing \) - : ~-"'L~~ :Phys.ical Education 2 miles west of Voorheesville on Route 156 _:Jt, known areas of the national park 765-2956 *Boston & NYC Fieldtri~t~ \ ~;:>""-"' * Stor1es & Games system, contact the National *Work with Campers \' ,{'{- ?:' ·i{'J,:-/ Arts & Crafts Parks and Conservation Associa I.DIAR Orchard in Groups _, ' ' tion Dept., POP, 1776 Massachu PERFORMING ARTS Ulill: '. /j setts Ave. NW, Washington, LI.DDIB and .._...._s-.r vv~... D.C., 20036. ,...... _ PI.BMS Country Store Albany Jew1sh Comm~mity CEnter *Plays every two weeks .· ~.tE\llw\,\~ 340 Whitehall Rd h. *Dancing ~ Albany, NY 12208 • 438-6651 fax 459-092£1 JCC *Major Production every 4 weeks ~~ti\\itn2.'sr\1' \ :;--;1-I.M\:.\C. ~)f.0~J3\i•l WELCOME SUMMER I The Spotlight May 21, 1997- PAGE.S Ten simple tips for fi perfect backpack Much of today's outdoor gear do. "People are moving away weight on the hips for going is technically mind-boggling, linda Capwell, pack designer from external frame packs, downhill. leaving many which are useful for longer ______for Camp Trails, • Stays built into an internal backpacking trips that require to assume it's says customers frame pack help support the reseJVed for more gear. Ao external frame ·Much of today's outdoor can cut out weight of the contents. the outdoor . h . unnecessary pack is like driving a pick-up elite. Back- geans tee meally features that do truck compared to a car," she • A mesh backpack provides the necessary air circulation be . packs, in mind-boggling, leaving not fit thei; needs. said. "If you're not roughing it particular, can for days, you don't need the four· tween your torso and the pack. many to assume it's The most Impor· More deluxe packs have mesh· be saturated tant part of any wheel drive features." covered, padded back pads with with features pack is the suspen- She suggests 10 minimum reserved for the outdoor Backpacks today can be as complex ventilated channels. that only a e/ite. sion system, features to look for: mountain or as simple as you like. The ones ------~because it provides with many features are suitable lor • Durable cloth is necessary, climber can • A hip belt with at least a especially along the bottom of - upportand serious outdoors bulls and moun· quarter-inch of foam padding, as understand. But for one- or two comfort. Internal frame packs the pack, because that area day trips, rugged gear is not tain climbers, but there are also opposed to seat belt webbing takes the most abuse from being are more suitable for short trips. basic packs that lit the needs of the needed. Affordable quality will that won't provide much com· constantly set or dropped on the casual camper. fort. It should wrap around you ground. comfortably, a feature manufac turers call "recuJVed and • As long as you have zippers conically cut." Too much and seams, water can get into a Albany Institute of Music taking padding can restrict movement. pack. But braided seams help prevent water seepage and fray· • CuJVed, tapered and ing. Pack contents will stay dry padded shoulder straps provide applications for summer classes as long as the pack is not stored the best fit and prevent chaffing. The Albany Institute of Music The newly-organized, non vatta. When Sister Aonette was on a wet ground. Women can get a better fit from is now preparing for its summer profit group is preparing for a transferred, the school lost its narrower shoulder straps. • A rain cOver will ensure season at The Academy of the fall session, also, with a pre momentum and the building was that your pack and contents stay Holy Names on New Scotland school program using the used for office space for 11 • A sternum strap holds the dry in consistent rainy weather Avenue in Albany. "Kodaly method" of teaching years. shoulder straps in place and pre conditions. vents the pack from shifting The institute, which is young students to sing in tune, In looking for a home, the AI· around. • Organizer pockets are help holding its first summer session learn basic rhythms and keep a barry Institute of Music found steady beat. ful. Minimally, you should have this year, begins July 7 and runs the arts center an obvious • Top stabilizing straps will a water bottle or bladder pocket six weeks. Both private and The summer program will choice. It is complete with let you pull the pack in toward that provides' easy access to group lessons are being offered feature classes and personal in soundproof practice studios, a you to position the weight off the fluids, and a place to store rain on many instruments. struction at the arts center on kitchen, office space and ample hips when climbing uphill, or gear or a jacket. release the pack to put the Generally designed for stu the campus of the Academy of seating. dents wanting to sharpen their the Holy Names. The institute will occupy the skills, the institute is also the Built in the 1960s, the arts second floor, using the 300-seat place for beginners to start an center was used as the Music auditorium for special recitals instrument before the new School for the Capital District and concerts. the BookWofffiDelmar school year begins. through the 1970s under the di For information on classes, rection of Sister Aonette Co- call 43%920. USED BOOKS 41s-os12 You just discovered an author you really like. You could spend $30 - $40 dollars to read his other 5 books, or you could pay $15 - $20 at The Bookworm. Discover used books. Discover The Bookworm. BOB BELLIZZI'S GRAND SLAM SOFTBALL CAMP WHERE: Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Town Park ~-~· WHEN: 3 Sessions July 7-11; July 14-18; July 28-Aug. 1 AGES TIME: 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m., Monday· Friday COST: $130-1 Session, $230-2 Sessions, $330-3 Sessions 6-16 STAFF WILL INCLUDE Bqb Bellizzi, Head Baseball Coach, College of Saint Rose Carmela Avellino, College of Saint Rose All-American ~itcher and 1993 NCAA Woman nf the Year Recipient For Applications & Information Call (518) 475-1005 GlENMONT DElMAR CAR WASH CAR WASH ROUTE9W IN ELSMERE BASEBALL CAMP Just South 'Behind WHERE: Bethlehem's Elm Avenue Town Park ofK-Mart Del Lanes WHEN: 3 Sessions July 7-11; July 14-18; July 28-Aug. I 449-8215 439-2839 TIME: 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m., Monday- Friday AGES COST: $130-1 Session, $230-2 Sessions, $330-3 Sessions CAR WASH 6-16 PROfESSIONALS! STAFF WILL INCLUDE Our Washes are Bob Bellizzi, Head Baseball Coach, College of Saint Rose SAFE for your CARS and... Ken Hodge, Former Head Baseball Coach, Bethlehem Central Our Locations are The Camp will be staffed by former and present College Players SAFE for your FAMILIES For Applications & Information CaD (518) 475-1005 ... PAGE 6- May 21, 1997 WELCOME SUMMER I The Spotlight New products.offer safety from the effects of the sun Summer sun. It's warm, out Precision UV Lenses are the and chemical-free sunblock with bright and beautiful; but it's also only soft, disposable contact SPF15. dangerous. Medical profession· lenses with UV protection To obtain further information als warn that this summer may available in the United States. about these sun protection be the worst season yet for These lenses absorb an average products, call: serious damage from ultraviolet of 90 percent ofUV rays and • Precision UV Contact rays. The rapidly expanding hole· offer protection in all seasons. 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If you read the instruc • Dermalogica's "Solar to ensure that you are buying tions on most sun block contain Protectives" can be obtained in glasses with 100 percent UV ers, applying it around the eyes selected skin-care centers. To protection. is not recommended. But there find the name ofthe • For those who wear contact is a solution! Try Dermalogica's Dermalogica skin care center in lenses, there's a new product on Total Eye Care, an eye cream your area, call the market you'll want to check containing alpha hydroxv acid 1-800-831-5150. Use common sense on the water All boaters should follow plug, gear stowed) by making waste out of the water. Part of common safety precautions: your pre-launch in the parking the Water Watch program is to • Learn all the navigational lot to avoid tying up the ramp for watch your wake in environmen "rules of the road" by taking a other boaters waiting to use it. tally sensitive areas. safe boating class. Know the • Lower your speed when • Designate a responsible local, state and federal boating docking and in congested areas, driver who pledges not to drink regulations. and respect the rights of others. in order to safely drive the boat • Use your personal flotation • Don't pollute. Follow the and its passengers to shore, and devices (PFDs). guidelines in the EPA's coopera the car home after boating. • Use etiquette at the launch tive program ''Water Watch" by i Keep your engine well ramp. Ready your boat before being responsible for keeping tuned. This is good for the hand (battery check, transom litter, plastics, gas, oil and other environment and your boat's performance. · How to Be An Eco Friendly Boater "Eco-boating" is the term used within the·boating industry Private Lessons for that refers to the ongoing effort Voice,,Piano, Strings, Brass, Woodwind, to preserve the natural state of BAQ <9 GQILL Percussion, Guitar, Suzuki, Ensembles the marine environment, which includes the water itself, the marine life within, the land OPEN HOUSE surrounding the water, and all Located in Albany's Coming Preserve June 7 & 14 10am-4pm the plants and animals that come Meet .the teachers, Site tours, Enrollment into contact with the water. 426-4738 Basically, eco-boating means being environmentally aware The Capital District's Only Floating Restaurant while boating. Below are a few simple rules Come Join Us On Our Open Air Deck ~ of eco-boating: • Observe local and federal - HIGH TIDE HOURS marine toilet rules · Mon.-Thurs. 4- 7 p.m. • Always pump out on shore $2 Well Drinks, $2 Bud I Bud Light Pints if you have a holding tank • Use only legal bottom - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT paints Wed.ISat. Nights • Use biodegradable cleaning agents when possible -EVERY THURSDAY 9-12 • Don't litter on water; Bring 100.9 FM -70s & 80s Night Summer Reservations trash home • When fueling, don't top - FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR 4- 7 p.m. Now Available For tank, but do mop up fuel spills $2 Bud I Bud Light Pints • Watch wakes and propeller INDIVIDUAL washes Special of the Week • Keep motors finely tuned "Derek the DJ" 5-10 p.m. TEACHING • Control bilge water - SUNDAY BRUNCH • 3-4 hours a week/by appointment. • If fishing, practice "Catch David • Mornings, late afternoons, and Release" -RAW BAR SAT. I SUN. • Build skills early evenings. All grades, all ages. More information on eco and confidence friendly boating practices can be Also enjoy Indoor Dining • Motivation and • Reading, math, writing and study skills. found in NMMA's brochure self esteem on our Lower Deck. • Most students make a FULL YEAR ''Water Watch." For a free copy, of academic growth GUARANTEED. send a written request to The NMMA, Water Watch, 200 E. • ALBANY 459-8500 Randolph Dr., Suite 5100, Learning • CLIFTON PARK 371-7001 Chicago, IL 6706016528. Center 27 years of Continuous Service .. May 21, 1997- PAGE 7 Jet boats allow affordable boating Today's newest and fastest growing boating category, compact jet boats, allows families to afford ably enjoy boating. Instead of a traditional propeller, these boats use a water jet to propel them across water. While not as efficient as propellers, a water jet offers advantages for novice boaters. Since a jet simply "squirts" water out the back, nothing protrudes below the bottom of the boat That can give boaters extra Most compact jet boats easily carry four people and can be used for water peace of mind when navigating skiing, tubing, touring, fishing or just relaxing. unknown or shallow waters. Compact jet boats are also cruising and just zipping around. options and accessory selec very simple to operate, with only Consult with the retailer for tions. Be sure to select a model a low effort steering wheel and a recommendations. with the appropriate horsepower combination gear shift and • Remember to look for the for your planned water activities. throttle. Coast Guard-required capacity If you only plan on cruising, then plate- a yellow and white 95-horsepower is probably Before your maiden voyage, adequate for smaller boats. For you should obtain a copy of your placard, which is mounted typically near the helm. It tells larger models an engine in the local and state regulations and 120-horsepower range may be study them carefully. · the number of passengers and the total weight which the boat the correct choice. Water sports, You should also become can safely carry. Most boats can such as skiing or tubing, can be familiar with the owner's manual carry four people, but some accomplished behind virtually for both the boat and its power ne...,er models can hold five. any of the boats, but a 175- plant • Most likely, the dealer will horsepower jet is the best choice Look for a safe-boating course help guide you with power for most skiers. offered by the Coast Guard or Red Cross. When shopping for a jet boat, here's what to look for: Always play safe in the pool • First, determine what your family will want to do with the A swimming pool in the and other contaminants, and boat. 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Albany Alive at Five The City of Albany has Empire State Plaza scheduled a H)-week "Alive at Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 Five" concert series. Concerts p.m., Xavier Cugat Orchestra. will be held Thursdays from 5 to Tuesday, July 1, 7:30p.m·., 8 p.m. at Tricentennial Park on United States Army Field Band Broadway. In case of rain, and Soldiers' Chorus. concerts will be held at the Coming Preserve Boat Launch. Friday,July 4, 7 p.m., Price Chopper Fabulous Fourth & June 5, The Toler Brothers. Concert in the Sky. June 12, Rare Earth. Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. June 19, Ernie Williams and The Spinners. the Wildcats. Friday,July 11, noon to 10 June 26, NewVoo Doo. p.m., and Saturday, July 12, July 10, Maria Muldaur. 12:30 to 10 p.m., Fleet July 17, Pangaea, Robanic. BluesFest. July 24, Hair of the Dog, The Wednesday,July 23,7 p.m., Mahones. The Brian Setzer Orchestra. July 31, Classic Rock Night Sunday, July 27; 1 to 5 p.m., Aug. 7, Wally & Blue, Cobble Kids' Day at the Plaza. stone, The Decadent Royals. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1 to 8 p.m., Aug. 14, The Marvelettes. Empire State African-American Cultural Festival. Cool Kids' Cinema Wednesday, Aug. 13, 7:30 The Voorheesville Public p.m. The Capital Dance Show library on School Road will host case a children's film series at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 11:30 on the following Thursdays: a.m. to 10 p.m., Niagara July 10, "BFG." Mohawk International Food July 17, "Born Free." FestivaL July 24, "Jungle Book Trio." Evenings on the Green July 31, "Girl of the The Bethlehem Public limberloft." library at 451 Delaware Ave. in The Spinners will perform at the Empire State Plaza's outdoor stage on Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, "The Last Unicorn." Delmar will host four "Evenings Wednesdays in July. Lunchtime Concert Series Wednesday, July 23, Jeff on the Green" at 7:30p.m. on July 9, Skip Parsons. Ten cancers are slated from Strange. July 16, Peggy Eyres. noon to 2 p.m. at the Capitol's Wednesday, July 30, Cole July 23, Hair of the Dog. West Park. Broderick Quartet. SAINT GREGORY'S SUMMER PROGRAM July 30, Lucia, Levi and the Wednesday, July 16, Ernie Thursda~, July 31, AI 121 Old Niskayuna Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211 little Zippers. Williams and the Wildcats. Colasano Tno. For information, call the Thursday, July 17, Plus 24. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Bruce library at 439-9314. Tuesday, July 22, Nick Keene. 0~ Brignola. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Area Code. SUMMER FUN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGESJ-12 Jl!adJ!o Say Goodbye To YoulOld CU? • 1/2 DAY PROGRAM (9:00-12:30) FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS Put Some "Good" In the Goodbye!. • FULL DAY PROGRAM (9:00-3:30) FOR 4-12 YEAR OLDS Donate your used car to the National Kidney Foundation • BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE Kidney Cars Program. The funds can help save lives. 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CUSTOM MADE INDOOR WEATHER"' AIR DUCT CLEANING AVAilABLE Delmar Albany/Colonie 439-2549 427-8685 FIND US FAST IN THE NYNEX YELLOW PAGES 813 WELCOME SUMMER I The Spotlight May 21, 1997 PAGE 9 Wednesday, Aug. 13, Kevin Barnett-Mulligan. Sunday, Aug. 31, The Luster Thompson Duo. Friday, June 6, The Outsiders.~ Kings.· Thursday, Aug. 14, Franklin Saturday, June 7, Marcus Micare. Ruggiero. William K. Sanford TOWJI Library Park Playhouse Friday, June 13, Jeff Strange. Saturday, June 14,Jim The William K Sanford Town July 8 to Aug. 17, Tuesdays Gaudet. Library on Albany-Shaker Road through Sundays, 8 p.m., "Guys in Colonie will host the following and Dolls,".Washing1on Park Friday,June 20, Ampersand. free events this summer. Lakehouse Amphitheater. Saturday,June 21, Michael June 4, 6:30p.m., family Aug. 5 to 17-, Tuesdays Eck. square dance, call Colonie Youth through Sundays, 5 p.m., "Robin Saturday, June 28, Frank Services, 456-2135, to register. Hood and the White Arrow," a Jaklitsch. June 30, 7 p.m. Colonie Town Park Playhouse II production, Friday, July 4, The Lustre Band. Washing1on Park Lake house Kings. Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Colonie Town Amphitheater. Saturday, July 5, Mikki ~Band. Together at Twilight Bakken. For information, call the Friday, July 11, Howe library at 458-9274. The Voorheesville Public Glassman. Library on School Road will host the ''Together atTwilighf' Saturday, July 12, PB&J. concert series at-7 p.m. on the Friday, July 18, Rick following Wednesdays: Bedrosian and Mike DeAngelis. Be careful during July 16, Electric City Chorus. Saturday, July 19, Michael Eck. July 30, Powhaten Swift Eagle, the 'dog days' storytelling and music. Friday, July 25, Scott Stock- Maybe you thrive in the warm Aug. 13, Landfill Mountain man. breezes and bright sun of Boys. Saturday, July 26, Rob Skane. summer. For information, call the Friday, Aug. 1, The Outsiders. But when it comes to hot library at 765-2791. Saturday, Aug. 2, Jim Gaudet. weather, pets aren't like us: In Friday, Aug. 8, PB&J. fact, summer heat can be dangerous for dogs and cats. Tom's Tastee Treat Saturday, Aug. 9, Rob Skane. These suggestions can help Tom's Tastee Treat at 2105 Friday, Aug. 15, Jeff Strange. New Scotland Road will host free prevent heat stroke and injuries: .outdoor acoustic music week· Saturday, Aug. 16, Frank • Never leave a pet in a car ends this summer from 6 to 9 Jalditsch. with the windows closed, p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, Pat Barnett especially if the sun is shining Saturday, May 24, Rick Mulligan. and the temperature is 70 Bedrosian and FrankJaklitsch. Saturday, Aug. 23, Dave degrees or more. The heat in a Friday, May 30, Scott Stock· Render. car can double very quickly. man. Saturday, Aug. 30, • Jogging or power walking Saturday, May 31, Pat Motherjudge. with your dog can be dangerous in hot weather. Run alone, then take your dog for a leisurely stroll. • Try to find grassy areas for your summer walks. Concrete - PWC give freedom on water especially blacktop-becomes . Riding a wave of popularity, maximum decibellevles of local, extremely hot and can injure or personal watercraft are making state and federal statutes. bum animals' foot pads. headway with American families PWC have no exposed • Outdoor pets should always who enjoy fun and excitement ~t propellers and are safe for both have fresh water and shady the waterfront. According to the drivers and marine life. Many areas for protection from the Personal Water Craft (PWC) states suggest using a guide sun. Industry Association, PWC ar supplied by the Personal Water • Dogs and cats with very now the fastest growing sport in Craft Industry Association for short, pushed up noses the recreational marine industry. maximum safety and enjoyment. (brachycephalic breeds) should In 1995, for example, more than 1bis free guide called Riding never be out in the heat unsuper 200,000 personal water craft Rules For Personal Watercraft vised. They overheat and suffer (PWC) were sold in North may be obtained by calling (312) from heat stroke more quickly America, an increase of about 42 946-{)200. than other breeds. percent over 1994; As the industry has grown, so has awareness of the sport. Today, most are familiar with brand names such as 1et Ski, Waverunner, Sea-Doo, Polaris, Tiger Shark, and Wet Jet. PWF are Class A inboard vessels which use im inboard motor powering a water jet pump. They are designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the • Lawn & Garden Party Tents vessel, rather than the conven • Floor & Wall Chairs, Tables tional manner of sitting or • Light Construction China, Silver, Linens standing inside the vessel. 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Foley, Administrator · THE SPOTLIGHT May 21, 1997 PAGE 17 -~s: ~~------lllllllill------llilllilli·~------Bethlehem finishes 6th out of 38 in Eddy Invitational BC tennis team looks Eagles primed for sectionals to extend win streak By Karly Decker · By Annette Grajny straight sets, 6-2,6-3, even though he was still serving with an under The Bethlehem boys track The Bethlehem boys tennis hand motion. This was his first team is facing increasingly tough team continued their winning match in over eight months due to competition, but continuing to fare streak last week as they opened a serious ~ack injury. well. their defense of the Section II championship. MattTreadgold (6-3,6-4),Dave On Tuesday, the boys placed Perlmutter (4-6,6-3,6-1), Brian third out oflO teams participating On Saturday, despite many rain delays, the Eagles ousted Saratoga, Schwartz (6-1,6-2) and Mark Katz in the Suburban Council Champi (6-3,6-0) were the other singles onships at Shenendehowa High giving up no matches in the pro players who won handily. The first School. cess. doubles team of Dan Burrell and Once again, the relay teams led 'This was the hardest opening Tom Hitter brought-in the sixth the way. The 3200-meter relay round match thatanyofthe seeds match (6-2,6-2). team - consisting of Andy had to face, and we got it," said No. 1 singles player Marc Macmillan, Joey 'Rossi, Dave coach Derek Minkler. "1batwas Borzykowski played against No. Austin and Tim Kavanagh - good for us because it made our players work hard." 1 sectional seed Tory Andersen. placed first. The 400 relay team Borzykowski gave up the first set, made up of Jared Macarin, BC is seeded first in the tourna but he came back strong to win Kavanagh, Andy Karins and ment, with Shaker, Niskayuna and the second in a tie-breaker (9-7) Khalid Umar- also performed Shenendehowafollowing, respec and was dead even at 5-5 in the well, finishing in second. tively. third when rain forced a stoppage Kavanagh took second in the Although rainy weather kept ofplay.Doubles playersian Mor 800meters, and Jeremy Muhlich the matches long, Bethlehem gan and Josh Kaplan, and Zack placed first in the 110-meter didn't fail to impress. Beck and Martin Smith also had hurdles with a 16.0 time. Returning to the team for the their matches interrupted. Matt Clement placed first in first time this season was sopho "I was impressed with theirplay the 3,200 meters and finished sec more Kris Grajny, playing in the ing," Minkler said. "In fact, ond in the 1,600 meters in 4:21.5, No.6 singles spot. Grajny won in I've been impressed all year." breaking the school record in the mile. BC's Malt Clement, left, Kav;ana,~h are expected to be among the In field events, Umar finished top finishers in this year's Section 11 & field tourney. Doug Persons. Delmar Dollins club offering second in both the long jump and • triple jumps. He also took third in On Saturday, Bethlehem made done better, however, they were 'morning swims' this summer the 100-meter run with a time of an outstanding showing at the very pleased with the end result," ElmAvenueParklongcoursepool. 11.4 second. William F. Eddy Memorial Track said coach Dave Banas. 'This is The Delmar Dolfin Swim Club and Field Championships at Union the best I've seen Bethlehem do in is now registering swimmers for The fee will be $95 and does in College. They placed sixth out of 10 years. We are looking forward its summer "morning swim" pro clude United States Swimming 38 teams from all over the state. to performing well in sectionals gram. registration. This program will primarily be 'The boys felt they could have on Thursday." Registration is open to swim mers grade six and up who are under the direction of Bethlehem seeking an opportunity to prepare boys swim coach Ken Neff. The Golf tournament to benefit for a vars.ity or modified swim sea program is unrelated to .regular Presbyterian 3-0 son. Delmar Dolfin membership. St. Thomas ll 3-0 Bethlehem ice hockey team The program will run six con For information, contact Kathy Westerlo I 2-0 secutive weeks from 7 to 9 a.m., Arduini at 439-9206 or Karen The first Golf Classic Four cost of the event is $125. Monday through Friday, at the Richardson at 4 75-7534. Onesquethaw Valley 4-1 Player Scramble to support the Bethany 11 3-1 Participants must return all re Bethlehem Central High School sponses by June 15 to Dan Wynantskill 3-1 ice hockey team will be held on Colacino, 17 Euclid Ave., Delmar Delmar Fire Dep1 2-1 Monday, June 30, at Normanside 12054. Include name, co:npany, Clarllsville 2-2 Country Club in Elsmere. address, city, state, zip code, day George W. Frueh· Bethlehem Community 2-2 The field is limited to the first time phone and a check made pay Bethany I 0-2 100 players with reservations, so able to Bethlehem Central Hockey Fuel Oil • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel Westerlo 11 0-3 early registration is advised.The Boosters. Delmar Reformed 0-4 United Methodist 0-4 SEALCOATING SPECIALISTS & ENGINEERS ' . ,"<"~"~'90 ¢gallon .- St. Thomas I 0-4 BUBOnlflB .. n.. o...._...... ~ \:u,;\,,;,galljor today•s prices, Burt RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Cash Only Cash Only Anthony STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT . 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It was just a perfect they dropped three of four games, including a narrow loss toNo. win over Columbia and then split fell just short, losing 8-5. game." heeded Columbia. · a doubleheader on Friday with Waniewski started on the mound On Monday, the team lost a Despite the setbacks, the Eagles are preparing for the se~iionals Colonie. and pitched strong even though heart-breaker to Guilderland, 4-1. )Vhere they hope to prove their mettle. . :\. In the first game against she was relieved late by Josey w aniewski was the starting pitcher : . The Eagles faced Guilderland at home and were simply Colonie, the Lady Eagles were led Germain. Comtois led the before giving way to Grant, who outplayed. The lone bright spots included catcher Dan Conway, by senior liz Waniewski, who Bethlehem offense with a pair of came on in the sixth inning. who poked a single and smacked his first home run ofthe season, relieved starting pitcher Alexis singles and a triple. Hennessy had Consentino relieved in the sev and Cory Czajka, who had a double and triple in the.6-3loss. Grant and then came up with the a single and a triple. enth. Comtois was the offensive Next on the agenda, Bethlehem traveled to Saratoga where clutch, game-winning RBI single On Wednesday, the team star. they triumphed overthe Blue Streaks, 5-l.JeffMcQuide pitched to win the game 4-3. shocked Suburban Council Gold The team, which has a chance a complete game, striking our four batters. McQuide also got it Sonia Consentino came on in Division champion Columbia with of playing in the Section II tourna done at the plate with a single and an RBI. Mike De!Giacco relief and closed out the 4-3 win. a 3-0 shutout Grant had an excel ment for the first time in fouryears, · · contributed two singles, and Geoff Hunter stroked a triple. Leah Hennessy, who smacked a lent game on the mound, and closes out the regular season this On Wednesday, Bethlehem faced Columbia, which has been double, and Kim Comtois, who Consentino came on to blank the week with a game at Burnt Hills. · o!'l top of the Suburban Council Gold Division most of the year. THe Eagles played an errorless game but came up short, losing to the Blue Devils, 3-1. RCS hangs tough despite adversity Matt Tulloch pitched another fine game. He struck out four and surrendered only three hits. Pat Hughes scored on an error By Meghan Smith Despite losses to Schalmont, for the Eagles only run. The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Baseball Watervliet and Albany Academy In a non-league game against South Glen Falls, the Eagles baseball team has experienced last week, the Indians are holding couldn't keep it together and lost,l0-3. Brian Davies had a single some tough losses lately. down third place in the Colonial and a double. Graig Garver, Rory Mcinerney and Joe have been the leading hitters. Council with an 8-8 record. Besides dropping games by one Brown, Brozowski and te Riele Lengfellner ·pitched well for Bethlehem. Unfortunately, the or two runs, they have lost some have shared the pitching duties. The Indians rallied from four Eagles allowed too many errors. key players. Their starting first Jevon Sebring, Matt Frese and runs down to tie Academy on Sat For the upcoming sectional tournament, Bethlehem has baseman has been ill with mono Cross have excelled defensively. urday, but the Cadets pulled out a clinched the No.2 seed in the Suburban Council. Theywill face 54 win. nucleosis for several weeks, one Steve Ross, Tony Litner, the No;3 seed from the Big 10 at home on Saturday. player quit, and several others Jared Wells, Kevin Mastriano The seaso'n is almost over, but • . 'We hit a slump. Maybe this is better for the team now rather. have beenoutofaction with colds. and Norris Ackert have also been there is a chance that the team will than the sectionals," said coach Jesse Braverman. 'We did not Jesse Brozowski, Don Cross, key contributors. be going on to the sectionals. pull it all together. When we pitched well, we didn't field well. Chris Brown and BJ te Riele ''When we didn't pitch well, we fielded well. We are very •interested in turning this around. The losses will hopefully giye us some motivation fofthis week and the sectionals coming up on Saturday," he said. • Big 16hp overhead valve engine Open Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-4 • Hydrostatic drive with easy to-use foot control... 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Johnson, 69, of Deerfield Beach She was a graduate of the Col Fla., and formerly ofVoorheesville: lege of New Rochelle and Hunter were held Tuesday at Frederick College, where she received her Funeral Home in Albany. teaching certificate. Mr. Johnson died March 3 at She taught elementary school his home. on Long Island for several years. He was a graduate of Albany Mrs. Denault was also the reli Law School and practiced law in gious education coordinator at the the Capital District for 45 years. Church of St. Thomas the Apostle He was a member of the county, in Delmar, retiring in 1993. state and national bar associations. She was a member of the He was an avid fisherman, an Delmar Progress Club and the accomplished artist and a mem Village Stage and she volunteered ber of the Mendelssohn Club of for Mercy House. Albany. She was a communicant of the Survivors include his wife, ChurchofSt Thomas the Apostle. Arlene Johnson; a son, Eric J. Johnson of Slingerlands; a daugh Survivors include her husband, ter, Kristin S. Johnson of Golden, Leo Denault; two sons, Denis Colo.; and a sister, Beverly Ladd of Denault of Oregon and James Deerfield Beach. Denault of New York City; four daughters, Kathleen Radford of Contributions may be made to Massachusetts, Michelle Brusic the Meinhardt Memorial Fund, c/ ofAlbany and Mary Claire Denault o Wesley Health Care C.enter,131 and Ruth Templeton, both of Colo Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs rado; one sister, Mary Ellen Smith 12866 or The Children's Hospital of Canandaigua, Ontario County; at Albany Medical Center, 43 New two brothers.J ohn Nolan and Rob Scotland Ave., Albany 12208. Lois. Smith fro~ the Am~~ican Legion Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post 1040 in Elsmere presents Supervisor ert Nolan, both ofAuburn; and two Shetla Fuller wtth a cerltftcate proclaiming today, May 21, Poppy Day in Bethlehem. grandchildren. Matilda Christoph Services were from the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home in Albany Matilda Bertha Christoph, 89, and the Church of St. Thomas the of Elsmere died Tuesday, May 13, Mountainview church to host conference Apostle. at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. The Mountain view Evangelical Dohrau with Operation h?ur at 9:15a.m. on Sunday. Also, Contributions may be made to Born in Newark, N,J ., she Jived Etleen Dohrau meet with the in Castleton-on-Hudson for 57 Free Church on Route 155 in Mobilization. the Church of St. Thomas the Voorheesville will hold a missions children at9: 15 a.m. on Sunday .At Apostle Building Fund, 35Adams years and in Elsmere for seven The events for Saturday include 10:30 a.m., Ernie Taylor will years. conference on Saturday and Place, Delmar 12054. Sunday, June 7 and 8. an 8 a.m. men's prayer breakfast present the morning message and She was a homemaker, and with Ernie Taylor, a 10 a.m. ladies' at 6:30 p.m., Eileen Dohrau will enjoyed cooking, reading and time The. conference will feature tea with Eileen Dohrau and a 6 give a slide presentation followed . Andrew F. Zwack with her family and friends. Ernie and Carol Taylorwith Vision p.m. picnic potluck. by a question-and-answersession. Andrew F. Zwack, 69, of Mrs. Christoph was. wife of the Trust International and Eileen There will be an adult Bible For information~ call 765-3390. Voorheesville died Sunday, May late Hajo Christoph. 18, at his home. She is survived by a son, Peter · • Born in Albany, he was a life Christoph of Selkirk; three grand ·Five Rivers slates workshop long resident of the Capital Dis children; and agreat-granddaugh Father's Day Race trict. ter. A Project Water Education for Capital Region Teacher Center. He was a truck driver for J,H. Services were from the Meyers Teachers (WE1) workshop will Participants should dress for taking off June 15 Malloy in Loudonville, retiring in Funeral Home in Delmar and First be held on Saturday, June 7, from the outdoors. The 13th annual Father's Day 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Five Rivers 1983. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Albariy. The cost is $12. Race and Community Walk will Teamsters Local 294. Mr. Zwack Environmental Education Center be held Sunday, June 15. Racers Burial was in Bethlehem Rural at 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. For information, call475-0291. also worked at SUNY Albany, re- Cemetery in Selkirk. will begin from Hamagrael tiring in 1990. · The workshop is open to Elementary School in Delmar. Contributions may be made to He as a Navy veteran of World teachers and youth leaders. It will There will be a one-mile race First Lutheran Church of Albany, introduce Project WET, an War II. He was a member of the 646 State St. 12203; Trinity for kids and a 3.5-mile race for American Legion post 1493 and interdisciplinary program which adults. Awards will be given to Lutheran Church, 70 Green Ave., emphasizes water and the In Selkirk the Voorheesville Rod & Gun pub. Castleton-on-Hudson 12033; The Spotlight is sold at the top three finishers in both creatures that inhabit it. Andy's Subs, Bonfare, categories. Survivors include his wife, Northeastern Association for the Participants who successfully · Martha Rockenstyre Zwack; five Deli Plus, 3 Farms, and Stewarts Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Al complete this one-day course.will Registration begins at 8:30 daughters, Audrey ColerofAverill bany 12206; or St. Peter's Hospital receive a teacher's manual plus a.m. The cost is $5 per runner. Park, Patricia Green of Memorial Fund, 315 S. Manning other materials. Voorheesville, Robin Wilhelm of Blvd., Albany 12208 Esperance, Tina Yerbury of Teacher in-service credit is Guilderland and Ginger Cole of available for this workshop. Athens; eight sons, Barry Zwack Document for credit will be of Voorheesville, Joel Zwack and coordinated through the Greater Edward Zwack, both of The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices Guilderland, Andrew Zwack of for relatives and friends who do not or have not Delanson, Donald Zwack of & Westerlo, Robert Zwack and Peter STEFANAZZI SPARGO lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scot Zwack, both of Schenectady and GRANITE CO., INC. land. The charge for a paid death notice is $25. Allen Zwack ofWaterford; LETfERING & CARVING DONE ON PREMISES 23 grandchildren; and three great We will continue to print Obituaries of grandchildren. Services were from the Reilly & 1995 PRICES residents and former residents of the Towns of Son Funeral Home in 3 miles North of Latham Circle on Roule 9 785-4206 Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. Voorheesville. OPEN DAILY • SUNDAY & EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT Contributions may be made to PURCHASE NOW FOR SPRING DELIVERY (to most cemeteries) In Memoriam, and CardsofThanks will also be printed for $25. . "'T\..1-:"\1 11("1.0? ~\-I..,... THE SPOTLIGHT DParades D Tackle (From Page 1) (From Page 1) by the Fort Crailo Legion Post grand marshal. A memorial cer (zoning) changes which, after the Band. As is traditional at the an emony will be led by Post Com required public hearings, are not have served our country and we firsthand the negative effects that in the best interests ofthe town.'' reflect on the fact that we have nual ceremony, the legion will mander Thomas Stag after the development can have on unzoned "I'm voting yes not because I've freedom and that we live in the present a flag to the town supervi parade in the village green. State land," she said. greatest country in the world. Also, sor, who will raise the flag over the Sen. Neil Breslin will speak at the spent eight years working on it, memorial ceremony. A reception will follow One of the plan's main features but because it's an excellent docu it's a chance for the entire commu is extending land use restrictions nity to come together." During the parade, music will from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Legion Post. ment," Putney said. "I hope that to parts of South Bethlehem that when all is said and done and the Oliver Palmer, a volunteer be performed by the Fort Crailo are currently unzoned. Band, the Bethlehem Central High Nursing home seeking changes have been implemented, firefighter with the Elsmere Fire The LUMAC plan contains "im Co., will serve as grand marshal School Marching Band, the the critics will realize that the value Adamsville Ancients Fife & Drum summer volunteers perfections," Davis said, "but I'm of our precious land will be en andBethlehem Supervisor Sheila sure the imperfections can be Fuller will be honorary grand Corps, the Village Volunteers Fife Child's Nursing Home in Al hanced rather than diminished.'' & Drum Corps and the Bridgemen worked out and that the zoning None of the zoning changes in marshal. They will ride in the bany is sponsoring the "Share changes we make will be fair and Elsmere Fire Co.'s first fire en Band. the LUMAC plan is binding. Any Some Sunlighf' program during reasonable.'' gine, which was builtin 1917. Members of the American Le the spring and summer months. changes in the zoning code will Councilman George Lenhardt "Oliver Palmer has been in the gion, the Legion auxiliary, the require public hearings and town Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Dedicated volunteers of all ages said the current zoning code is board approval. department for over 40 years," are needed to bring residents out "clearly in need of updating. I sup Elsmere Fire Chief Richard 3185 and the V.F.W. auxiliary will Theplan'sprimaryairnsinclude side to share the sunlight port the appropriate land use des Webster said. "He's been a Le march in the parade, as will the stemming suburban sprawl, im gionnaire since the end of World Bethlehem Police Department Times are flexible and free ignations contained in the LUMAC proving the transportation net War II and he's a World War II Color Guard. meals are available.· report." work and retaining the rural char veteran, so we thought it would be A number of community But Lenhardt added, "I can as acter of the town outside the ham For information, call the volun sure you that! will not support any let areas. fitting" for him to be grand mar groups, from Girl and Boy Scouts teer office at 242-1499. shal. to the Kiwanis Club, will also Norman Bender, a World War march in the parade. Wells College student I veteran who died earlierthisyear at the age of101, is honorary grand Following the memorial cer receives top award marshal in memoriam. emony, the Legion will host are ception at the Post. Maria Magdalena Slone lmprov "Norman Bender was the last American Legion Post 1493 in · Bracho, a member of the Wells World War,! veteran we had and College Class of1997 and daughter he died just two months ago, so Voorheesville has scheduled its parade on Saturday, May24. !twill ofTheodore and Magdalena Slone we thought it would be appropri of Delmar, received the Thomas ate to honor him," Unright said. begin at 10 a.m. in front of SuperValu and proceed down Knuth International Studies Prize The ceremony at Bethlehem Maple Avenue to the village green at the Wells College Honors Memorial Park will feature the lay- · behind village hall and the Legion Convocation held recently. ing of a memorial wreath, a prayer Post. Slone-Bracho is a 1993 graduate service and the playing of ''Taps" Robert Plue, a World War II oftheAcademyofthe Holy Names and ''The Star Spangled Banner" veteran and Legionnaire, will be in Albany. Post-Feestelijk greetings Hello, neighbor, I saw you at Feestelijk. Your were kneeling next to your toddler and looking at balloon creations by Cranberry the Clown. We smiled together as your daughter reached out to touch Seth Fruiterman, a Bethlehem Central High School student, improvises for Cranberry's big shoes. members of the Middle States visiting committee who conducted an Hi, teenager, I saw you enjoying the student bands at the high school during evaluation of the high school. Feestelijk. The music was wonderful and we found ourselves moving to the lively sound. Howdy, partner, I saw you line dancing at the middle school. You looked very graceful. I square danced for the first time and had a blast. I hear it's great Special on l.!lfilt(s cHaNj~ exercise, too! The lady told me that some new people want to join the square dancing group. Hi, mom, I noticed you at Feestelijk in the rain outside Elsmere school. You were hugging a woman you hadn't se~n in years, since your children were in Elizabeth Taylor elementary school together. Your were both raving about the Irish step dancers. Wednesday, Bp.m. Hello, friend, you were shaking someone 's hand at town hall. I watched you Mystery!: Sherlock Holmes: The Green share the experience of listening to music played on glasses. Gables Thursday, 9 p.m. Hey, middle school student, I saw you bowling at Del Lanes. I noticed you were Th.ree Men and a Budget having a ball. Frtday, 10 p.m. · Hi, neighbors, it was great to see so many of you at Feestelijk, enjoying the Nature: The Crater Uons wide range of activities. Saturday, 8 p.m. You took advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the arts in your own hometown. National Memorial Day Concert You met and chatted with friends and neighbors. You celebrated with your Sunday, 8 p.m. community. Wild World: The Forgotten Sun Bear Monday, 8:30p.m. Hope to see you at the next Feestelijk. NOVA: Mind o1 a Serial Killer Tuesday, 8 p.m. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation supports public television for a better community Owens-Corning is Fiberglas .. Fordham University- Chris topher Cappadozy, formerly of Voorheesville (master's in inter national political economy). Siena College-Teri Stewart of Voorheesville (bachelor's in accounting). . SUNY Oswego-Anne Umina . of Delmar (bachelor's in secon dary education); Maureen Smith ofFeuraBush (bachelor's in busi ne.ss adminsitration, cum laude); M1chael Kohler (bachelor's in ele mentary education), Jonathan . Meester (bachelor's in biology, summa cum laude), and Joseph Morrell (bachelor's in econom ics), all of Glenmont; and David · Kling (bachelor's in computer science) and Andrew Shapley . (bachelor's in zoology), both of Slingerlands. University of Connecticut - .James A. Kelly III of Delmar (bachelor's in chemistry). Scott Bowman and Stacey Hammond Hammond, Bowman to wed Marist College - Elizabeth . Mahony and John Svare, both of Stacey L Hammond, daughter ployed as a medical receptionist Delmar. Jennifer Kraemer and Brett Smith of Gary and Elizabeth Hammond by Drs. Marshall and Cheung in of Glenmont, and Scott Lewis Troy. · Kraemer, Smith to marry Bowman, son ofJ ohn Bowman of The future groom, a· graduate San Diego and the Rev. Susan of Hudson Valley Community ·Jennifer Kraemer, daughter of zine in New York City. Bowman of Colonie, are engaged ~...... Alan and Jennifer Kraemer of College and the University at - The future groom is a graduate Huntington Station, Suffolk to be married. Albany, is employed as an oph Bellevue Hospital of Bethlehem Central High School . The bride-to-be is a graduate of thalmic technician by Dr. Mark County, and Brett W. Smith, son Boy, Prince McDevitt Knight of Douglas and Andrea Smith of and Alfred University. He is em Bethlehem Central High Sc]lool Levy in Troy. ployed as a glass science engineer and attended Hudson Valley The couple plans a July 17 N, to Elizabeth and Prince Knight Slingerlands, are engaged to be of Slingerlands, April30. married. · by Thomson Consumer Electron Community College. She is em- wedding. ics in Scranton, Pa. Boy, Macklin Thomas Hogan, The bride-to-be, a graduate of to Susan and Daniel Hogan of Alfred University, is employed as The couple plans a June 5 agraphic designer by Time maga- '~Ifi~,:§IJotJiu6!~~,f~n~J~'!i~ers ·· Slingerlands, May 6. wedding. ;:~This week in 1987. these stories were making headlines in The Relyea nets prize 'Spo!/ight. ···· /L-'i • , '';lA (·~'tiF .·. .:: " ' .: ,; ' ·. · .•. The $20.3 million Bethlehem Central school district budget in classics at Skidmore Mail weddings,· engagements pa8sed by a nearly 2-1 inargin; Elected to the school board were ~ Kevin B. Relyea, son of Diane The Spotlight would like to publish your engagement, wedding . Sheilii Fuller, Velma Cousins (both incumbents) and Pamela' · Williams Relyea of Pleasant Street or anniversary announcement and photo. There is no charge for this community service. ,,-t~-~~8 ·- t _;;_::·_~I:.'_:-::_-;,;_·::<--,>·< ··-:·_;-,::_.;--··< ·" '- ---~ in Voorheesville and Kenneth • ~.Following neighbors: complaints to the New Scotland town Relyea, recently received the Black and white photos are preferred, but color photos are ac , board, Supervisor Stephen :Wallace said the town· will investi-: Helga Doblin Prize in classics from ceptable. Polaroid photos cannot be printed. :gate alleged zoning violations at the Terhune farm onYoumans Skidmore College in Saratoga For information and submission forms, call439-4949. Mail an Road and at New SalemGarag<; on Route 85 in New Salem. Springs . nouncements to 125 Adams St., Delmar 12054. . • Ne\VScotland Councilman Herb Reilly received the Demo cratic nomination for superviS<>r.Wallace, a Republican, had pre Relyea is a member of the ~ously announced that he would not seek n~·election. Skidmore Class of 1997. ·· ·· • The Voorheesville village board approved a 1987-88 budget · The Helga Doblin Prize is • of $L2 million that cut the tax rate by 25 percent while raising named in honor of a former spending by 13 percent Skidmore professor and awarded • Marty Cornelius, founder of the School's Out day care pro annually to a senior classics major Community~ gram in Bethlehem, discussed the problem oflatchkey kids on . who has demonstrated excellence The Phil Donohue Show. · in ancient languages and literatures, as well as classic civilization. 0 ~ Here)s to a Wonderful Wedding! RECEPTIONS MAKE-UP ARTIST ~ Normanslde Country Club, 439~2117. Make~Up Artist, Weddings & Special ~ Wedding and Engagement Parties. Occasions. Entire Bridal Party, Your Home. 18 Years Experience. 452·1278 Albany Ramada Inn, 1228 Western leave message. Ave., 489-2981. Banquet Room up to Girl Scouts hold book sale 300 people. P .S., do it on Sunday and A Girl Scout book sale is scheduled for Satur .,....,,~ save a lot of$$. JEWELRY day, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bethlehem HONEYMOONS Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 Town Hall at 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. ""'''.(C"'~·. I Enchanting Vacations •.. at Romantic Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia Prices. When you're on the go ... Go monds- Handcrafted Wedding Rings & A variety of new children's books will be for sale. Global Travel Management Services. Attendant's Gifts. Money raised will be used to support Girl Scout 482-1039. activities for troops in the Slingerlands and INVITATIONS LIMOUSINE Clarksville school districts. Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Super Special!!!! 3 hours for only $99. For information, call485-1581. Wedding Invitations, writing paper, An· Advantage Limousine. 433-0100 nouncements. Your Custom order. Some res[ &S38A"' >eer, rs ~sM PAGE22 May 21, 1997 THE SPOTLIGHT. ByDevTobin is in the narrative that will help define the Oscar Wilde- the name conjures up characters." an image of witty, naughty, fin-de-siecle In adapting The Canterville Ghost, he decadence that ended for Wilde ended in added some characters, enlarged the love personal tragedy and disgrace and for interest and created dialogue, striving to Europe in the war to end all wars. keep the new parts faithful to "Oscar So the idea of Wilde's work - epito Wilde's voice." mized in epigram-filled plays like The Im Although Wilde is not generally portance ofBeing Earnest and stories like viewed as a children's story1eller, Vreeke The Picture of Dorian Gray - as family said The Cantervi/le Ghost is "a very origi entertainment is a little far-fetched. nal, really charming ghost story" that was But that's what's before the footlights an opportunity for Wilde to reach a at the New York State Theatre Institute, younger audience. as The Canterville Ghost winds up its 21st "Wilde pokes fun at American and Brit season. ish culture by putting both together, then At first glance, The Cantervil/e Ghost, he also deals with the larger themes of adapted from a Wilde short story by John death, love and forgiveness,"Vreeke said. Vreeke on commission from the institute, The Canterville Ghost stars John may seem more Disney than Wilde, fea Romeo of Feura Bush as the ghost; David turing the comical cultural conflict be Bunce and Erika Johnson Newell as tween a proper English ghost and the Hiraro and Lucretia Otis, the American John Romeo plays the title mle In the NYS Theatre Institute's production of The Canterville American family that has moved into his parents; institute intern Margaret Ghost. The Oscar Wilde plav will be perfonned at the Schacht Fine Arts Center of Russell English country home. Robinson as their daughter Vrrginia; Tom Sage College in Troy, May 16 through June 6. · Vreeke uses a technique of having Lee as the Duke of Cheshire, Virginia's characters deliver narration that helps loveinterest;JoelAroesteas Uncle Wash worked on the institute's landmarkA Tale June 6 at 8 p.m.; and June 1 at 2 p.m. keep the adaptation as close as possible to ington Otis; John McGuire and Bonnee of Cinderella, now out on videotape. Performances are in the Schacht Fine the language of Wilde's story. Scott-Alexander as the country house Set and costume design are by Broad Arts Center of Russell Sage College on Vreeke said the narration device, de staff; and Ryan Baum, Sean Mack and way veteran G.W. Mercier, who also de River Street in Troy, just over the Congress veloped when he worked with the Book Meredith Ann Bull as other Otis children. signed the set for the institute's produc Street Bridge from Watervliet and 1-787. It Repertory Theatre in Seattle, is "not While not a musical, The Canterville tion last year of Murder on the Nile. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors/stu really revolutionary, just basic Ghost features music and underscoring Performances for Tke Can"terville dent, and $8 for children under 13. For.. story1elling." by Will Severin and George David Weiss, Ghost will be May 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and information and reservations, calL274- Vreeke said he worked to "find what it · Warner Music Group composers who June 3, 4, and 5 at 10 a.m.; May 30,31 and 3256. ------, THE SPOTLIGHT CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY DANCE CLASSES MARCELLA SEMBRICH OPERA OFF BROADWAY GALLERY FAIRFIELD PORTER THEATER SEASON CONCERT ongoing, all levels, ballet, jazz MUSEUM featuring two rlew exhibits. works by Porter from the and modern, New School of Route9N. Bolton Landing, 10 QJune Dipso" and "Fantasy and permanent collection of the THE CANTERVILLE GHOST Anonymous 4 Quartet, Troy Ballet, 1098 Parkwood Blvd .. a.m.to 12:30 p.m., 2 to 5:30 Reality," Crossgates Mall, Parrish Art Museum, Albany adapted from the Oscar Wilde Savings Bank Music Hall, State Schenectady, Mondays to p.m .. daily, $2. Information. Western Avenue. Guilderland. Institute of History & Art, 125 story, New York State Theatre and Second Streets. Troy, 8 p.m., Dec. 20. Information. Thursdays and Saturdays. 644-2492. Information. 439-2955 Washington Ave., through June Institute, Schacht Fine Arts Information, 346-1096. 8. Information, 463-4478. Center of Russell Sage College 273-4122. ART AWARENESS In Troy, May 21~ 22. 23, 28, LYRIC SOPRANO ART CLASSES Route42, Lexington. Mass. watercolor and oil, beginner "RAINBOW COLORS" 29; 30 and June 3, 4 and 5 at Ying Huang, Troy Savings Bank Information, 989-6433. LEON MARCOTTE 10 a.m., May 30 and 31 and Music Hall, State and Second and advanced, taught by Kristin exhibit at Spencertown Woodward. Information. 783- BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE 19th-century cabinet maker and June 6 at 8 p.m., and June 1 at streets, Troy, 8 p.m .. Saturday, ARTS Academy, Spencertown, Interior decorator, Albany 1828. through June 7, Wednesday 2 p.m., $15, $13 senior and Jan. 31. Information, 273- West Rood at GYpsy Lane, Institute of History & Art, 125 through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. students, $8 for children under 4122. Bennington. Vt. Information. Washington Ave., through Sept. 13. Information, 274-3256. lnformatlqn, 392-3693. TRIO OF SOLO ARTISTS VISUAL ARTS (802) 447-1571. 28. Information. 463-4478. MOLLY SWEENEY Bachmann-Kiibonoff-Frldman staged reading by Theater , Trio, Troy Savings Bank Music WEAVE Voices, Albany Center Gallery, Hall, State and Second streets, summer exhibition, traditional Chapel and Orange streets, 8 Troy, 8 p.m .. Friday, April 24. basketry. chairs, woven wire. p.m., Friday, May 30, 3:30 p.m. Information. 273-4122. beadworkjewelry, accessories, To list an item of community interest in the and 8 p.m., Saturday, May 31, 3 wall-hangings, tapestry, art EIGHTH STEP quilts. fabric sculptures. Greene p.m. Sunday, June 1. open stage, 14 Willett St., Information. 439-6404. County Council on the Arts The Spotlight, send all pertinent information to Albany, 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Catskill Gallery, 398 Main IMPROVISATIONALSKETCH $7. Information. 434-1703. Street. Catskill. May 24 through COMEDY ALLAN ALEXANDER August 16. Information, 943- all new show, Steamer #10 guitar and lute player, Allegro 3400. Theater. 500 Western Ave., Cafe, Troy, Saturdays, 7 to 11 Albany, 8 p.m., Saturday, May FROEBEL GALLERY p.m. local, regional. national and The Spotlight Calendar 31, $10 and $8. Information, 438-5503. NYS BAROQUE OF ITHACA International artists, 287 Lark lnaugral performance Of Street. Albany. Information, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS chamber music in the Great Hall 449-1233. P.O. Box 5349, Albany, NY 12205 comedy/musical, Spa Little of the American Indian Wing of -. Theater, Saratoga Spa State GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY the Fenimore House Museum, Park, Monday, May 26, Tuesday, ART Cooperstown, Saturday, May 315 Warren St., Hudson. 11 a.m. May 27. Information, 587- 24, 8 p.m., $20. Information, 4427. to 5 p.m .. Thursdays through 607-547-1400. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m .. Super Crossword LOVERS, STRANGERS, AND Saturdays. noon to 4 p.m .. BEDROOMS ACROSS Passes consonant initially 36 Scorch diciembre Sundays. Information, 828-1915. 38 Mountain lion 80 Siren five short romantic comedies, CALL FOR ARTISTS 1 Street talk 49 Debussy 86 Hightailed it 5 Cavern 87 Transvaal 6 Stang or 39 Chlumsky of 83 Peau de- Curtain Call Dinner Theater GINOFOR GALLERY 6 Sailed bakery tune? RESIDENCIES AT VERMONT residents Schwarz en- "My Girl" 84 ~-the Mood production, AlbanyMarriot, photography, painting, through 54 Tizzy STUDIO CENTER sculpture, 38 W. Main Street. . 10 Rosebud, 55-way 88 Morticia, to egger 40 Bakery for Love" Wolf Road, Colonie. June 25 tor visual artists and writers. 4-12 for one (sort of) Pugsley 7 Roman comedian? 87 Sparsely through Sept. 4, $42. Cambridge. Information, 677- week residencies, Vermont 3288. 14 "Little Things 56 "The Glass 89 Bard's river statesman 41 Similar settled lnformat(on, 877-7529. Studio Center, Box 613, Mean-" Menagerie" 90 Veto a veto 8 Split and 42 Figure of country MAN OF LA MANCHA Johnson, Vt. 05656. PEACE OFFERINGS 18 Goatish role 92 "love Story'' splice? interest? 89 From -Z based on Don Quixote by Information. (802) 635-2727. native arts and handicrafts from gam baler 57 --31atty composer 9 Diet. entry 45 Singer Zadora 91 Beat Cervantes, Proctor's Theater, the Americas. 33 Central Ave .. 19 Breathing acid Francis 10 Less loopy 46 Jones of the 92 Bridges or SOUP MULTIMEDIA Albany. Information. 434-4037. 432 State St., Schenectady, noise 58 Frankie or 94 Uses a trowel 11 "-Smile Be Mets Bochner currently looking for artists, 20 Novelist Cleo 98 Tint Your Urn- 49 Gladdens 93 Well-venti- through. June 1, $36.50. photographers, paints, SCHICK GALLERY Skidmore College, Saratoga Binchy 59 Sloth, for one 99 Singapore - brella" 50 Secret store Ia ted Information. 346-6204. vldeographers. musicians, Springs, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m .. 21 "Bye!" in Sari 60 "Sister -" (cocktail) 12 Daredevil 51 Troubadour's 95 Wore well "SYLVIA" writers. Information, 869-0766. Monday through Friday, 1 to 22 Dumas ('92film) 101 Irks Knievel instl\lment 96 Pro foe a mild-mannered investment MONDAYMUSICALCLUB 3:30 p.m., Saturday. bakery 61 Apres-ski 102 Where the 13 Winter mo. 52 Drew while 97 Popcorn and banker with an empty nest pretzels WOMEN'S CHORUS Information, 584-5000. classic? quaff gulls are? 14 Keen insight distracted adopts a stray dog, Capital invitation for new members to ~6 Girl Scout 62Timeto 105 Despise 15 Bonet or 53 Host 99 Creature for Repertory Co., North Pearl SCHUYLER MANSION Whelchel 54-Remo, taming? join them singing classical and unit evolve? 107 Dreadlocked elegant 18th century mansion, Italy 100 Rank Street, Albany, 7:30 p.m., popular songs. Third Reformed 27 Perfect 63 Possessed one 16 Promise Tuesday through Thursday home and gallery of historical 17 Hammer or 5'8 Nabokov 102 Chest Church, 20 TenEyck Ave., 28 Menotti title 64 Bakery 109 Bakery objects related to Gen. wrench novel protectors? through May 25, 8 p.m. Fridays, Albany, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. character philosophy? rejoinder? 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Schuyler, 32 Catherine St.. 29 Monstrous 68 "2001" 116 Rubber 20 Wear an 61 Singer Patsy 103 Hatch's home Information, 477-4454. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Albany. Information. 434-0834. 32 "-Gantry" computer duckie's room original 62 Nicholas 104 Word form $18. Information. 462-4531. CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES SHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY 34 Broad st. 71 "Grat-" 117 Pruned a 23 Orenburg's Gage book for "bone" 73 "Walk- in paragraph river 65 In abundance 105 Maintain singers needed, rehearsals at tour the grounds and buildings 35 Debbie of My Shoes" . 118 Sedgwick or 24 He's speech- 66 Forebodings 106 Lurid Lugosi Columbia High School, 7 to 9 of the first Shaker settlement in "Singin' in MUSIC p.m .. Tuesdays. Information. the Rain" 74 Tourist's McClurg less 67 Norse royal 108 Europe's ;')l America,.l848 Shaker Meeting. 477-8308. . ., 37 Sniggler's neckwear 119 Genuflect 25 Rants name neighbor BERKSHIRE CHORAL FESTIVAL House, Albany-Shaker Road, quarry 75 Actor's signal 120 Noah's eldest 29 Popular 69 Steel and 110 "Kookie" professional soloists and the Colonie. Information, 456-7890. 38 Bunch of 76 Grate stuff 121 Sketch house plant Shakespeare Byrnes Springfield Symphony "THE CAPITAL COMES TO dates? 78 Actress Graff 122 Devour 30 Bakery 70 Ada ingredi- 111 Always, to Orchestra, RovenskyConcert Auden CLASSES ALBANY" 43 Made 79 --garde Dickens reveille? ents Shed, Berkshire School, Route paintings, photographs, and Cheddar 81 Bank feature, 123 One of "The 31 Sturm- 72 Cosset a 1121ndustrious 41, Sheffield, Mass .. 8 p.m., MUSEUM ART CLASSES documents detailing Albany's better for short Avengers" Orang corgi insect JulY 12. Information. 413-229- ongoing, Albany Institute of 200-year history as the state's 44 Air-quality 82 Refuse to DOWN 33 Shake- 76 Curly coif 113 Fo(merly 8526. History & Art. 125 Washington capital, Albany Institute of org. light 1 Fast way to spearean n Eastern known as POULENC'S "GLORIA" AND Ave., $25. Information. 463- History and Art. 125 46 Highway 83 Famous the UK monarch European 114Billy- 2 --di-dah 34 Nautical 78 Finished the Williams RUTTER'S "MAGNIFICAT" 4478. Washington Ave .. Wednesday marKers bakery 47 Alias initials region? 3 Consumed adverb cake 1150flong Berkshire Choral Festival singers. ATELIER HOUSE SCHOOL OF through Sunday, noon to 5 48 John- 85 Greek 4 Big Apple, 35 Salad veggie 79 Enero to standing professional soloists and the PAINTING p.m., through Nov. 16. Springfield Symphony Orchestra, classes in painting and drawing, Information. 463-447"8. Rovensky Concert Shed, Atelier House, Ghent. Columbia LULU GALLERY Berkshire School, Route 41, County, ongoing.lnformatlon, 288 Lark St.. Albany, 11 a.m. to 1 Sheffield, Mass .. 8 p.m., July 19. 672-7222. a.m. Information, 436-5660. Information, 413-229-8526. BRAHMS' "SCHICKSALSLIED" AND SCHUBERT'S "MASS IN A FLAT" (If) ltaquois Indian MU!:eurn Berkshire Choral Festival singers. professional soloists and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Rovensky Concert Shed, 197 Berkshire School, Route 41, ~PRING ~~TIVAL u Sheffield, Mass .. 8 p.m., July 26. Information, 413-229-8526. HAYDN'S "THE CREATION" Berkshire Choral Festival singers. ~~turd~y, M~y 24- & ~unday, M~y 25 professional soloists and the l.lemOtlal Dlly WMicend- Rain ot £hlne Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Rovensky Concert Shed, Berkshire School. Route 41, Sheffield, Mass., 8 p.m., Aug. 2. ' W~A GR£[~[ DA~Crn!! Information. 413-229-8526. - ARTI~W& J. STRAUSS' "DIE FLEDERMAUS, CRMT~PWPL[ ACTII,ACTIII" ·~TORYT[LL[R Berkshire Choral Festival singers, professional soloists and the · ARCJ.IWLOGY Springfield Symphony Orchestra, • Tl RECOVERY, INC. self-help group tor former mental and nervous patients. Unitarian House, 1248 Wendell Ave., Schenectady, 7:30p.m. Information. 346-8595. SECULAR SOBRIETY GROUP group for recovering alcoholics, Temple Gates of Heaven. corner of Ashmore Avenue and Eastern Parkway. Schenectady, 7:30 "Beat the Record" p.m. Information.~ 346-55~9 .. ,. ..,, •. On Friday S/1.3/97 £rom Noon • 1:oopm COLUMBIA COUNTY "Please" use our Drive Thru, and help lis set a new Regional Record £or cars in 1 hourl EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Present this coupon and with a purchase of any sandwich Christ Episcopal Church, Union Street, Hudson, 7:30 to 9:30 RECEIVE A FREE DOLLAR BILL p.m. Information. 465-9550. at Drive Thru Window #1, Good only at Drive Thru and on May 23, 1997. Good OIJIY at: McDonald's® of Delmar, 132 Avenue fapecializing in DumplingS, Lunches, Dinners, Cocktails, Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese. ALBANY COUNTY Eat in or Take Out. Open 7 days a week. 458-7044 or 458-8366 VEGETARIAN LASAGNA DINNER all-you-can eat dinner to help save the pine bush, First Presbyterian Church, State and Willett streets, 6 p.m .. $10 adults, $5 students, $2 children. Information, 462- 0891. FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING open to all men. patient or not. Clifton Park Family Health HAPPY HOUR Center, beginning at 6 p.m. $5.00 Lunch Special Choose one of: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 P.M. II'"''''"'"' w/Mushroom, Meatball, Sausage or Veal & Peppe"s~:" FURNITURE FAKERY LECTURE Chicken Parmigiana w/penne presented by Coxsackie at the Bar only: join us! Antique Center, discussing ways Chicken Parinigiana Open to spot counterfeit or severely Turkey Sandwich Open · Sausage Sandwich Open modified furniture, open to 1/2 Price Appetizers 3-6 P.M. Veal and Peppers Sandwich Open public, Coxsackie Antique Grilled Chicken Sandwich Open Center. corner of Rt. 9W and Rt. s2.00 Well Drinks Salad with Gril1ed Chicken 81, ?p.m., free. Information, 731- Bow] Soup & Sa1ad 8888. s2.00 House Wine (Chablis or White Zin) Choose one of: Michelob · Bud Lite · Soda FARMERS' MARKET $1.00 Mugs of Beer (Coors or Bud) Note: all sandwiches served with a Cup of Soup Holy Cross Church, Western Avenue and Brevator Street, Albany, 2 to 6 p.m. Information, 272-2972. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN UNIONVILLE REFORMED INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING Parks and Recreation Office. FEL_LOWSHIPCHURCH CHURCH Albany County Pistol Club, Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Sunday school and worship Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday school. 9:15a.m., Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. Information. 439-0503. service, 10 a.m .. 436 Krumk!ll and Sunday at 7:30, 9. 10:30 worship service, 10:30 a.m., Information. 439-0057. Road. Information. 438-7740. a.m. and noon, 35 Adams Place. followed by fellowship, Delaware BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS Information, 439-4951. Turnpike. Information. 439- MOTHERS' TIME OUT BETHLEHEM town hall. 445 Delaware Ave .. Christian support group for FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH 5DD1. BC SCHOOL BOARD 12:30 p.m. Information, 439- SCIENTIST ' mothers of preschool children, Latin Mass, 10a.m. Sunday, 5:30 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN district office, 90 Adams Place, a 4955. Sunday school and worship Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Information, 439-7098. p.m. daily, Route 9W at Beacon NEWSCOnAND p.m. AAMEETINGS service, 10 a.m .. child care Delaware Ave., nursery care Road. Glenmont.lnformation, worship service, lOam., church SllngerlandsCommunltyChurch, provided, 555 Delaware Av'e. provided, 9:30 to 11 a.m. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 462-2016. school. 11:15 a.m .. nursery care 1499 New Scotland Road. noon, Information, 439-2512. Information. 439-9929. town hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. SOLID ROCK CHURCH provided, Route85.1nformation, 7:30 p.m. Information, 439- and Delmar Reformed Church. 439-6454. DELMAR KIWANIS 4955. 386 Delaware Ave., 8:30 p.m. BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY worship service, 11 a.m., 1 Days Inn, Route9W, 6:15p.m. Information, 489-6 7 79. CHURCH Kenwood Ave. Information. UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Information, 439-5560. CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAM Sundayschooland worship 439-4314. Sunday school and worship "Sitting on the Job,· Bethlehem BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH DELMAR COMMUNITY service. 10 a.m .. nursery service. 10 a.m .. choir Public library. 451 Delaware (SEPTEMBERTHRU MAY) FIRST UNITED METHODIST ORCHESTRA provided, 201 Elm Ave. CHURCH rehearsal. 5 p.m .. _evening Ave .. 7:30 p.m. Information. children's choir, 6:30p.m .. senior Information. 439-3135. service. 6:45 p.m .. Route 85, rehearsal, town hall, 445 439-9314. choir. 7:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave. church school, 9:45a.m., Delaware Ave., 7:30p.m worship service. 9:30 a.m .. New Salem. Information, 765- BLANCHARD AMERICAN Information, 439-4328. ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL 441 D. Information, 439-4628. CHURCH _adult classes. 11 a.m .. 428 LEGION BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY KenwoodAve.lnformation, AAMEETING Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m .. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Blanchard American Legion CHURCH (SEPTEMBERTHRU Bethlehem lutheran Church, 85 coffee and fellowship, nursery 439-9976. CHURCH OF VOORHEESVILLE Post, 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. MAY) Elm Ave., 8:30 p.m. care provided, church school, BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH church school. lOa.m., worship Information, 439-9819. women's Bible study, 9:30to Information, 489-6779. 9:30a.m., Poplar Drive and worship services. 8 and 10:30 service, 8:30a.m., adult 11:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15 BOY SCOUTTROOP 58 Elsmere Avenue. Information, a.m .. Sunday school and Bible classes. 5:30 p.m .. 68 Maple p.m. in a local home. children's NEW SCOTLAND Elsmere Elementary School, 247 classes, 9:15a.m .. nursery Ave. Information. 765-2895. program and nursery provided 439-3265. Delaware Ave .. 7:30 to 9 p.m. care, handicappedaccessible. QUARTET REHEARSAL tor morning session. 201 Elm MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL Information, 439-4205. SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF coffee/fellowship, 85 Elm Ave. FREE CHURCH United Pentecostal Church. Ave. Information. 439-3135. Route 85, New Salem. 7:15 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES Information. 439-4328. Bible hour. 9:15a.m .. worship CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM p.m. Information, 765-4410. Parks and Recreation Office, Bible lecture. 9:30a.m., MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES service. 10:30 a.m .. evening DelmarChabadCenter. 109 Watchtower Bible study, 10:25 Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Sunday school. 9:45a.m .. service, 6:30 p.m., nursery care Elsmere Ave .. 8 p.m. a.m., 359 Elm Ave. Information, Information. 439-0503. morning worship, 11 a.m .. provided. Route 155. Information. 439-8280. 439-0358. WELCOME WAGON youth group, 6 p.m., evening Information. 765-3390. I~O!J~&IillcW newcomers, engaged women SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY service, 7 p.m., Route 9W, CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY jj]"''I? and new mothers, call for a UNITED METHODISTCHURCH Glenmont. Information, 426- CHURCH Welcome Wagon visit. Monday worship service and church 451 D. Sunday school. 9:15a.m .. to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 schooL 10 a.m., fellowship hour, worship service, 10:30 a.m .. BETHLEHEM p.m. IQformatlon. 439-1531 or nursery care provided, 1499 NEW SCOTLAND followed by coffee hour. AARP MEETING 439-4067. BETHLEHEM New Scotland Road. nursery care provided, Route Bethlehem Public Library,451 Information. 439-1 766. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 443. Information. 768-2916. BETHLEHEM LIONS CLUB Sunday school. 9:15a.m .. Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12:30 Days Inn, Route 9W. Glenmont. AAMEETING SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED p.m. Information. 439-6694. First Reformed Church of worship service, 10:15 a.m .. THE DRAGON'S EGG 7 p.m. Information, 439-4857. METHODISTCHURCH INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING Bethlehem, Route 9W, 7:30 Auberge -Suisse Restaurant, Welsh language group of the BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 Sunday school. 9:30a.m., Route 85. Information. 475- Saint David's Society of the Albany County Pistol C!ub, p.m. Information. 489-6779. Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. Route 144. Cedar Hill, 8 p.m. worship service. 11 a.m., 9D86. Capital District, New Scotland Information. 439-0057. Information. 767-2886. · CHABADCENTER followed by coffee hour, Presbyterian Church, 2010 New Friday services, discussion and FAITH TEMPLE Willowbrook Avenue. Scotland Road, 2:30 to 5 p.m. INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING ONESQUETHAU CHAPTER, kiddush at sunset, 109 Elsmere Information. 767-9953. Sunday school. 10 a.m., worship Information. 861-6976. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Ave. Information. 439-8280. service, 7 p.m .. New Salem. Albany County Pistol Club, Masonic Temple, 421 Kenwood DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN Information, 765-2870. Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. CHURCH Information. 439-0057. Ave., 8 p.m. Information. 439- NEW SCOTLAND ST. MATIHEW'SROMAN 2181 .. worshipservice,churchschool. YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS CATHOLIC CHURCH TREASURE COVE THRIFT SHOP nursery care. 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church. TESTIMONY MEETING United Pentecostal Church. fellowship and coffee. 11 a.m .. Masses Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m .. 428 Kenwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 First Church of Christ. Scientist. Route 85, New Salem, 7 p.m. adult education. 11:15 a.m., p.m. 555 Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m. Information. 765-4410. family communion service, first Mountain View Road, Jnformation, 439-2512. Sunday, 585 Delaware Ave. Voorheesville.lnformatlon, 765- BETHLEHEM BINGO SOLID ROCK CHURCH Information, 439-9252. 2805. MEMORIAL DAY MASS at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, 1 Kenwood Ave .. evening JERUSALEM REFORMED Our Lady Help of Christians Route 144. 7:30 p.m. prayer qnd BlbJe·study, 7 p.m. DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH CHURCH Cemetery, Jolley Road, Sunday services, 8:30 and 10:30 YOUTH EMPLOYMENTSERVICES Information. 439-4314. worship service. 10:30 a.m., Glenmont, 10 a.m. Information. Parks and Recreation Office, a.m .. 292 Elsmere Ave. followed by coffee hour. child 463-4064. Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Information, 439-4407. NEW SCOTLAND care provided, Route 32. Feura INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING Information. 439-0503. SPRING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BETHLEHEM DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH Bush. Information, 439-0548. Albany County Pistol Club, DELMAR ROTARY FESTIVAL AAMEETING worship services, 9, 11 a.m. and Winne Place. 7 to 9 p.m. Howard Johnson's, Route9W. 5:30p.m. nursery care provided Voorheesville High School Gym, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 NEW SALEM REFORMED Information, 439-0057. Information, 439-9988. 7:3D 386 Delaware Ave. information ' CHURCH p.m. Elm Ave .. 7:30p.m. 439-9929. . . Information. 489-6779. adult Bible study, 9 a.m .. junior VOORHEESVILLE PLANNING choir or chime choir practice, 9 COMMISSION AL-AN ON MEETING FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF BETHLEHEM a.m., worship service, 10a.m .. village hall. 29 Voorheesville The Crossroads, 4 Normanskill recorder group practice. 11 church school, 9:30a.m .. Ave .. 7:30 p.m. Information. Blvd .. 5:30 p.m. Information, a.m .. nursery care provided. MAGIC MAZE worship service, -11 a.m., child 765-2692. 489-6779. Route 85. Information, 439- careprovlded.Route9W, · NEW SCOnAND SENIOR Selkirk. Information. 767-2243. 6179. FOUR CITIZENS ONESQUETHAW REFORMED --" Wyman Osterhout Community GLENMONT COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH WHEELING Center, New Salem. call for worship service, 9:30a.m .. I&Q!J OOI!ll··"' 'I? Sunday school and worship time. Information, 765-2109. jj]"' Sunday school. 10:45 a.m., 'I? service, 10:30 a.m .. child care 0 J ZWT 0 N J G D A X Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. G C Q AAMEETING available, 1 Chapel Ldne. lnforrriation, 768-2133. First Methodist Church of Information, 436-7710. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 BETHLEHEM u R N 0 L J G D F A X v s p N p.m. Information, 489-6779. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Better Golf with JACK NICKLAUS Al-AN ON MEETING CHURCH K F 0 c A X v s F 0 0 L J H First United Methodist Church of early worship, 8:30a.m .. worship celebration. 10 a.m .. church Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 • ME.l-P 'IOU - p.m. Information, 479-6469. school classes for nursery .O .!E'T' Tl-IE E c A X v T R H p R N L J T through high school. 10 a.m., CLU!:IFAC!j;, FAITH TEMPLE choir rehearsals. 11:15 a.m., 68 Bible study, New Salem, 7:30 Maple Ave., VoOrheesville. ..5qUAP..E. TO \HE s H F D B s y y .X c v 0 T R 0 p.m. Information, 765-2870. Information. 765-2895. bAl-L.:~ ~RIP MOUNTAIN VIEW EVANGELICAL WITH "'ttUR FREE CHURCH R B p (M 0 u N T A N s)A c 0 evening service. Bible study and prayer. Route 155, 7:30 p.m. Information. 765-3390. MK u G T R E s E D N D E D B z L X uw F p E L owu T R 0 0 N c L J A E s R F 4 D USING 'Tf-tiS y SYSTt.tr\ G F D K c A s E B u 0 X xw BETHLEHEM WILL ALSO CONCERT HELP YOU SE.T 'YOUP.. D p director Joseph Farrell, spring RIGHT SIDE. wv s E R T J s R s F 4 concert, choirs and vocal PR.OPER.L'Y "UNOE!< soloists, Bethlehem Central High '"tOVR L-E.F="T Find the listed words in the diagnm Tb . School, 700 Delaware Ave., SIDE AS 11 d. · · · PCOMING SPECIAL ISSUES Issue Date: June 11 Ad Deadline: June 5 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE,.,....,.--c::-: LEGAL NOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE YORKSHIRE K.-=c-., "'LL:-:C:- be located in Albany-:C::-o-u-nty:-c.Th=-e bany Associates, L.P".'is::-;Ja=n=-u=a=-ry the authorized officer"'o"f"1h:-::e-;;li::m"ite=d bany County, New York,1 will be York 12110. Notice of Formation of Umited received in the Business Office of 4. The names and business Secretary of State is designated as 29, 1997. partnership is Georgia where a l.lablllty Company ("Ll.C/. Articles the School District Clerk, addresses of the general partners agent of LLC upon whom process 3. The office of Center Albany copy of its Certificate of Umited of Organization filed wtth the Sec. Voorheesville Junior-Senior High are: against the LLC may be served. Associates, L.P. is to be located in Partnership is filed is the Georgia of S1ate of NY ("SSNY") on 1/23/ School Route BSA, Voorheesvilfe, Barry B. Latner The address to which the Secretary Albany County, New York State. Secretary of State, Suite 315, 97. Office location: Albany County. N.Y. 12186, un1ii11:00A.M. (local 582 New Loudon Road of State shall mail copy of any pro 4. The Secretary of State of the· West Tower, 2 Martin Luther SSNY has been designated as time) on June 12, 1997, and at that latham, New York 12110 cess against LLC is: 287 Stovepipe State of New York is designated as King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia agent of the LLC upon whom pro time and place will be publicly Kenneth B. Segel Road, Voorheesville, N.Y. 12186. the agent of Center Albany Associ 30334-1530. cess against. it may be served. opened and read aloud. The work 5 Washington Square (May 21, 1997) ates, L.P. upon whom process Dated: February 7, 1997 SSNY shall mail a copy of any consists of the construction of a Albany, New York 12205 against it may be served. The Sec Norman Massry, Member process to c/o Block & Colucci, new exterior enclosed concrete 5. The latest date upon which BETHLEHEM CENTRAL retary of State of the State of New (May21, 1997) PC, 1250 Statler Towers, Buffalo, walkway including steel and glass the limited partnership is to dis SCHOOL DISTRICT York shall mail a copy of any pro NY 14202. Purpose: any lawful act walls, doors, stairs, metal roof, hand solve is January 1, 2096. NOTICE TO BIDDERS cess served against Center Albany NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A or activity. rails, sump with pump and floor IN WITNESS THEREOF, 1he The Board of Education of the Associates, L.P., in C/o Tri City DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY (May 21, 1997) drains and miscellaneous details undersigned have executed this Bethlehem Central School District Rentals, 2 Tower Place, Albany, COMPANY (l.LC). at the Voorheesville Elementary Certificate of Umited Partnership hereby invites the submission of New York 12203. The name of the LLC: is North NOTICE OF School Route 85A in the Village of on the 14th day of April, 1997, and sealed bids in accordance with 5. The principle office of Center Country Financial Group, LLC. The ORGANIZATION OF UMITED Voorheesville. verify and affirm under penalties of Section 103 of the General Munici Albany Associates, L.P. is Tower Articles of Organization of the LlC LIABIUTY COMPANY Plans and Specifications for the perjury that the foregoing is true pal Law for the folloWing: Place, Albany, New York 12203. were ned with the NY Secretary of First: The name of the limited proposed work will be on file and and correct as of the date hereof. SNOW PLOWING, 6. The name and business ad State on May 9, 1997. The pur liability company (herein referred publicly exhibited at the Office of SCHUYLER MECHANICVILLE CLEARING & REMOVAL dress of the General Partner Is as pose of the LLC is to engage any to as the Company~) is the District Clerk, Voorheesville PARTNERSHIP II, LP. AND SANDING follows: lawful act or activity. The office of STONEBRIDGE PARTNERS, Junior-Senior High School (Tele By Barry B. Larner, General FUEL OIL-BURNER MAP Associates, L.L.C. the lLC is to be located in Albany LLC. phone 765-3313), on and after 9:00 Partner DISPOSAL OF REFUSE 2 Tower Place County. The Secretary of State is Second: The Articles of Orga a.m., May 22, 1997. By: Kenneth B. Segel, General INTERIOR PAINTING Albany, NY 12203 designated as the agent of the LLC nization of the Company were fired Complete sets of Plans and Partner Bids will be received until 2:00 7. Center Albany associates, upon whom process against the with the Secretary of State on April Contract Documents may be (May 21, 1997) p.m. on June 10, 1997 at the office L.P. is in ~;~ood standing in the State LLC may be served. The address 17, 1997. picked up at the Voorheesville Jun of the Assistant Superintendent for of Georgia at the time of this filing. to which the Secretary of State Third: The county within the IOr-Senior High School. No bidder NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Business at Bethlehem Central A Certificate of Existence from the shall mail a copy of any process State of New York in which the will be permitted to receive more PROFESSIONAL LIMITED School District, 90 Adams Place, Georgia Secretary of State evi against the LLC is 4 Computer office of the Company is to be than one set of plans and contract LIABILITY COMPANY, LLC Delmar, New York, at which time dencing same is annexed hereto Drive West, Suite205,Aibany, New located is Albany. documents. First: The name of the Profes- and place all bids will be publicly and made a part hereof. York 12205-1607. Fourth: The Company does not Attention to the bidders is par sional limited Uability Company is opened. Specifications and bid 8. The name and address of (May 21, 1997) have a specific date of dissolution ticularly called to the requirements Northeast Oncology, PLLC. forms may be obtained at the Op in addition to the events of dissolu as to minimum wage rates to be Second: The Art1cles of Organi erations and Maintenance facility, tion set forth by law. paid under the contract and all zation of the Company were filed 65 Elm Avenue, Delmar, New York. Fifth: The Secretary of State is other New York State and local ~with the Secretary of State on April The Board of Education re designated as agent of the Com~ requirements. 16, 1997. serves the right to reject any or all pany upon whom process against The voorheesville School Dis Third: The office of the Com bids. Any bids submitted will be the company may be served. The trict reserves the right to waive any pany in the State of New York is binding for 90 days subsequent to Don't W.t Post Office address to which the informalities in or to reject any or all located in the County of Albany. the date of bid -opening. Secretary of State shall mail a copy bids submitted. Fourth: The Secretary of State BOARD OF EDUCATION of any process against the Com By Order of the Voorheesville is designated as agent upon whom Franz, Zwicklbauer, Clerk pany Is Stonebridge Partners, LLC, School District, Voorheesville, process against the company may Dated: April 14, 1997 fj)@CZlf]] Rensselaerville Institute, Pond Hill New York be served. The post office address (May 21, 1997) Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147. (Signed) Dorothea Pfleiderer, to which the Secretary of State Sixth: The purpose of the busi District Clerk shall mail process is to the Com APPLICATION FOR ness of the Company is to engage Dated: May 16, 1997 pany, c/oJamesC.Arseneau, M.D., AUTHORITY in any business permitted under (May21, 1997) 317 South Manning Blvd., Albany, OF CENTER ALBANY the Jaw, except to do in New York New York 12208. ASSOCIATES, L.P. any business for which any statute CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED Fifth: The Company will beman UNDER SECTION 121·902 OF of New York other than the Limited PARTNERSHIP OF SCHUYLER aged by its members. THE REVISED LIMITED Liability Company Law specifically MECHANICVILLE PARTNER Sixth: The profession of the PARTNERSHIP ACT requires some other business en SHIP, II, LP. Company is the practice of medi Center Albany Associates, LP., tity or natural person to be formed UNDER SECTION 121-201 OF cine. a foreign limited partnership·orga or used for such business. THE REVISED LIMITED PART Northeast Oncology, PLLC nized and existing under the laws, (May 21, 1997) NERSHIP ACT _By: Charles J. Engel of the State of Georgia, does hereby 1. The name of the limited part 650 James Street apply, pursuant to§ 121-902 of the NOTICE TO BIDDERS nership is ~schuyler Mechanicville Syracuse, NY 13203 Rev1sed Limited Partnership Act of ENCLOSED WALKWAY AND Partnership, II, L.P." (315) 474-4631 the Partnership Law of the State of FLOOD WALL 2. The county in which the of Da1ed: April22, 1997 New York, on behalf of Center Al VOORHEESVILLE SCHOOL fice of the limited partnership is (May 21, 1997) bany Associates, L. P., for authority DISTRICT located isAibanyCounty, New York. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A to do business in the State of New ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK 3. The Secretary of State is DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY York, and does hereby set forth: CONTRACT NO. 2 hereby designated as agent of the COMPANY (LLC) 1 . The name of the limited part VOORHEESVILLE ELEMEN· limited partnership upon whom pro The name of LLC is Bethlehem nership is Center Albany Associ TARYSCHOOL cess against it may be served, and Auto Service, L.L.C. The Articles of ates, LP. The name under which . Sealed proposals for Contract the office address to which the Organization of the LLC were f1led the limited partnership was formed No. 2, Enclosed Walkway and Secretary of State shall mail a copy with the New York Secretary of State was Massry Associates, L.P. Floodwall, for the Voorheesville of any process against the limited onApril3, 1997. The purpose of the 2. The jurisdiction of organiza School District, Voorheesville El partnership served upon him is 582 LLC is to engage in any lawful act or tion of Center Albany Associates, ementary School Route 85A, AI- New loudon Road, Latham, New activity. The office of the LLC is to L.P. is the State of Georgia. 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Louise Havens -Advertising Manager Class1f1ed ads may be phoned 1n and Category ______Corinne Blackman • Ray Emerick • Bruce Neyerlin • John Satvlone charged to your MasterCard or VISA at 439·4949 I enclose $___ ~ __ for ___ words or submit in person or mail with Name ______SpoTliGhT NEwspApERs check or money order to: Spotlight Newspapers Address'------~- (518) 439·4940 .... ·;:-;.;::;;;~~·~;,:;,·~~~;:-"'~ FAX 439·0609 125 Adams Street Phone, ______Serving the Towns Serving the areas of Loudonville, Serving the Delmar, NY 12054 _. of Bethlehem & New Scotland Newtonville and Menands Town ot Colonie .. ______The Spotlight Loudonville Weekly Colonie Spotlight 1 Please run my ad on the following Wednesday issues: 1x_ 2x_ 3x_ 4x_ o 'Till Call to Cancel 1 PAGE 28- May 21, 1997 THE SPOTLIGHT CM LAWN CARE BURGER-2 ,....BUSINESS DIRECTOR·Y·-- I WILDLIFE CONTROL & LANDSCAPING Support your local advertisers One Stop Shopping ForAIIYour Woodchucks R Landscaping Squirrels Needs Raccoons "CM Ceres Mere' Skunks ~~HOM~ IMPROVEMENTl£1 flllfLANDSCAPING';';llfil • Ccrnplete Design & lnstaUation Bats • PaHos. Wd.kWCf'{S & Walls Etc. D.P. ESTEY CoNsmucnoN FLOOR SANDING Secret Gardens • Lawn lnstallaHon & RenovaHon ·& REMODELING • Vea1-Round Maintenance All types of Interior & Exterior & \R~a.! 372-7597 Carpentry, Home Improvements HOME REPAIR & • Complete Lawn Ca1e • Fertilization & General Contractino REFINISHING MAINTENANCE, LTD. • Mowing • Aeration & Dethatch!ng lnsureri-Profess/ona/ Wood Floor Showroom & Sales {llfAPPLIANCE REPAIR""' '\ ReaSonable-Experienced • Minor Repairs • Painting From Spting Clean Up To Snow Plowing Professional Service for • Wall Repairs • Masonry • Carpentry ·w- Don Ealey (518) 465-7642 Glenmont Joseph T. Hogan Over 3 Generations • Plumbing & Electrical Commercial• Residential No Job Too Small 439·6863 SPRING CLEANUP Get your 484-1300 Appliance & JV • RESTORATION • STAIRS FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED ganlens off to a good start! Electric Service • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD A~LINGERLANDS '> CONSTRUCTION L. 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FOR ALL YOUR TRUCKING ADDITIONS • DECKS • REMODEI:ING Roofs & Siding Specials Call Debbie 862·9826 ANO BULK MATERIAL NEEOSI • Fully Insured • References Available We now offer Cellular Phones KITCHEN & BATHS • BOOKCASES ROOFING • SIDING Showroom In Albany • Free Estimates Call or stop by tor detia/s (Comer of DelaW1111 Are. & 2nd AVB.) Free Estimates • Folly Insured *~*TRI-CITY 370-1503 . 426·9628 ""£ BEEPERS Ask lor RON 475-0065 "' & PHONES WHITEROSE JOE MARKS Free Estimates Insured 211 Delaware Ave., Delmar BUILDING & REMODELING LANDSCAPING [z:!lfULACKTOPPING' '' I ~~;~~ BAY HORSE Swags, Throw Pi~ows. GAZEBOS & BARNS · Minor Repairs LAWNCUTT1NG C MACRI & SONS Rl. 9W • Selkirk Mini Binds, Pleated Shades, Blacktop/Driveway Specialists Verticals SERVICE 767-2671 I Residential & Commercial Raye Saddlemire Fertilizing Also Brickwalks & Sea/coating Amish Built • Lai-ge Stock Formerly with Linens by Gall !~~'AWN'CAj£.. 1 Lawn Furniture & Garages Spring Clean-ups Topsoil & Stone 966-4114 439·7801 Snow Contracts R & RLawn Care Top Soil Delivered Lowest Prices Guaranteed Spring Clean Ups Tree Planting Lawn Mowing & much more New Scotland Shrub/Tree Design Paving Landscaping Specialist 439-7192 756-3476 • DRIVEWAYS Ii¥X~?;~.ELECTRICAL'll1lllf I •WALKS GINSBURG • PARKING AREAS ELECfRIC All Residential Work • CRUSHED STONE Large or SmaU • GRAVEL nr~rn: rn:~'ll'llliM>.'lrrn:~ FREE ES77MATES Fully Insured • Guoranteed 765-3003 459-4702 VOORHEESVILLE • Lawn Mowing ~~Q GRAVES • New Landscape W!IJ®lJ CONTRACTING: Planting Ucensed Electrical Contractor SPRING ClfAN UP •l!.: • Hedge & Shrub Fully Insured • "No Job Too Small' ·.:.. .;~ POWI;R RAKING Residential/Commercial AfRATION Trimmings 439-0352 lANDOOAPf: •Bark Mulch · Design · Construction Call now and receive Business Directory · Computerlmage Designing a Free Estimate within Ads Work For You! • Shrub I> lawn Maintenance 24Hours 1Wm Tli/NOS R/(JI{{n 767-2004 OUR lOTH ANN!VfRSARY MIKE LACEY ------~ Top Soil Lawn Care Professional Quality Bark Mulch 13 Years Experience Wood Chips Sand Fill All Types of Repairs Reasonable Rates , Maintenance Free Estimates 475·0095 "Your full seM:e maintenance COOlJXUl( Specializing in the 439-4638 Bethlehem Area FREE Estimates Insured IM.eie'Av~flij\W! 434-9187 JBS Senior Citizens Discounts BilL STANNARD LAND SERVICES CONTRACTORS • 768-2893 • Spring CleCm-ups Dependable & Reasonable RD. 1 Delmar, N.Y. 12054 Gardeners Spring Special A+ LANDSCAPING • Weekly Mowing Get The Right Grade BLAIR Masonry and Carpentry 30 Years Experience • Mulching Organic Compost Weekly lawn Care • Pl•ntlnga • Deck• CAVATING Repairs Free Estimates r.oncrete-and -Block - Brick- Stone • Sluub Trimming for shrubs - flowers - gardens Remodallng • Retaining W•lls Roonng - DeckB - Garages etc. &TRUCKING • Lawn DeThatchlng/ for prompt service Free Estimates All types, backhoe AskForTony Sr. Power Raking Voloe "'" Rlohc448-5928 and doze• work. can767-3389 I,- Underground Piumblng, • Driveway & Walkway C.L. HUMMEL Edging Drlvewaj.s, Foundations, CONSTRUCTION, INC. Land Clea:dng, Ponds. -25 YearsExperlencs- Specializing In Odd Jobs DANBI.Am NfW HOME CONSmliCnONIAOOITIONS And Handyman Work · Custom Remodeling, Renovation, Elm Ave., Selldrk RestOration, Custom Kitchen and Baths "No Job Too Small'" Instued • Free Estimates lo) I· •1300KS & PUBUCATIONS "I LOCAL CANDY ROUTE. 30 IN MY HOME • loving mom & vending machines. Earn apx. mother's helper. Call 475-0890. NYS COMMUNITY NEWSPA $800/day. All for $9,995. Call 1- PER DIRECTORY. A complete 800-998-VEND. lcHI~D cARE HELP WANTED I guide to New York State weekly PEPSI/HERSHEY ROUTEI Top newspapers, available from the local sites I $1500+ weekly poten . RESPONSIBLE, WARM person New York Press Association for tial. Part-time/full-time! Excellent needed to care for our 17-month oilly $35. Send check or money cash business! Expand to desired old son & 9- year old daughter in order to: NYPA, 1681 Western income! Small investment! 1-800- our Delmar home. Must have car Avenue, Albany NY. 12203orcall 617-6430, ext.5850. & references. Full-time, June 2- 518-464-6483 for more details. August 15. 475-0760. I''BUSINESS OPPORTUNIT'I'•1t lo:.:o BUSINESS SERVICES Home Plumbing~ •TREE SERVICES cw:w•l j.._ __-...:..TO:=.:P:...:Sc::Oc:::IL:.__.:..:..:.JI Repair Work Bethlehem Ares FREE Estimates PAINTING C811 JIM for all your 1 Fully Insured plumbing problems 0 Qualily Workmanship Your Way & Price FreeEsUmates • Reasonable Rates r~****::9::4:; 439-2108 since 1948 • Complete Tree Rerr1oval 463-8295 6 RESIDENTIAL * ~ * ·1"'&'':.: 1'?& ROOFING~~f!>,w&G 1· • Pruning • Cabling • Feeding * . * ROOFING • Land Clearing *ORGANIC SOILS, INC* - PAINTING GRADY ROOFING ·SHINGLES • Stump Removal *We produce premium, quality* Shingles, Flat, Slate, Copper • Storm Damage Repair * organ[c soils for every purpose * INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FLAT • SLATE REPAIRS * 312 New Scolland Soulh Rd., * Prep Work Included Free Blimates Fully Insured CHIMNEYS FREE Esllmates Jim Haslam * Slingerlands * Since 1981 • FREE Estimates Fully Insured Owner * Hours: Open 8:30-5:30 Mon.-Sat * 439-2205 * Evening Dejivery Availallle * Call Ron at 439-5448. Brian Grildy 463-1670 ** OPEN MEMORIAL DAY ** PAGE 30- May 21, 1997 THE SPOTLIGHT J'S CLEANING: Experienced, personalized service. Fully in ARE YOU RECEIVING payments FEDERAL LAW ALLOWS YOU REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS sured, bonded. Free estimates. from a mortgage you own? Sell TO CORRECT your credit report 872-9269. now! We pay cash for mortgages, for free and prohibits credit-repair land contracts, annuities, struc clinics from requesting or receiv· TAl-VILLAGE OFFICE CLEAN tured settlements nationwide. R&J ing payment until six months after I"REAL: EI;TATE FOR RENT]\ I '" REA~ ESTATE FOR SALE L I ~ACATION RENTALS ,,,, I ING serving your community with Funding 1-800-543-5443. they perform their services. For $400 FEURA BUSH, 1 bedroom, 4-UNIT APARTMENT HOUSE CAPE COD COTTAGE- Dennis, pride. Call 427-0363" more information about credit re· CASH FOR YOUR REAL ES no pets, security. 465-2239,765- plus small 1-bedroom house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, drive to TATE NOTE. If you receive mort pair, write: Public Reference, Fed 3125. separate utilities for all units; fully ':am4illttFINANCE z¥3lt~mK1f;im;r I eral Trade Commission, Wash beach, $475. 439-9253. gage payments, call us for best $625 EAST GREENBUSH, 5min rented, $25,000 plus annual in price. Residential, commercial, ington, D.C. 20580. come; off-street parking, laundry FRIEND'S LAKE (near Lake $$BAD CREDIT? Over due bills? utes from Albany. 2 bedroom, George) Beautiful lake front home, land. Nationwide buyer. First Capi HOMEOWNERS- NEEO CASH. facility, storage and yard; Selkirk. You can consolidate your bills! .living room, eat-in kitchen, full sleeps 6, $850 week. 439-4138, tal Mortgage. 1-800-289-4687. NO EQUITY NEEDED. *Consoli Unique for "starter· investor; Have one low monthly payment! bath, laurfdry facility, utilities in 494-4945. Same day approval available! Call date Debt.* Reduce Monthly Pay cluded. 436-7966. young couple- live in one apart nowl 1-800-366-9698 extension ments * Home Improvements * ment· have your mortgage paid; LAKE GEORGE - Cleverdale $650 2 BEDROOMS including 483. WE PAY CASH for lottery win Cash out. Fixed Rate $10,000 to retiree - use small house as resi Classic cottage on Kattskill Bay. I heat and hot water. Second floor, dence. Asking $225,000. For $DEBT CONSOLIDATION$ Cut ; nings & personal injury settle $80,000. Problem Credit? No Sleeps up to 8. Dock, mooring. problem. Power Funding-Subsid Village Drive apartments. Avail information please call (518)434- monthly payments up to 30-50%. ments. Top commissions paid for 439-5266. iary of Northwest Savings Bank able May 1 . 434·9783. 9783. Reduce interest. Stop collection referrals, Bethesda, MD 20814 800-550-5344, 716-634-0872. LYONS LAKE Modern Apartment, calls. Avoid bankruptcy. FREE Fax: 301-951-5204. Toll Free: 2 BEDROOM, quiet country set ALTAMONT - GUNN CLUB Cottages. Waterlrontr $195-$475/ confidential help. NCCS, non- 800-586-7786. 1-800.-LUMP NEED CASH? RECEIVING PAY ting, wall to wall, washer and dryer ROAD, 1/2 acre lot. 'All utilities, week. 766-2588. profit, licensed/Bonded. 1-800- SUM. Stone Street Capital. MENTS? I pay lump sum cash for hook-up. $500+ utilities, lease, great Helderberg view, quality new mortgages, structured settle security, Selkirk. 767-3076. home offered from $140,000 to VACATION FUN - Loon Leke, 2 955-0412. modern cottages, weekly rentals ments, annuities and .lottery win DELMAR - $660+, 2 bedrooms, $160,000. Choice of plans, bro @ $300/$350. Call785-5319. nings -nationwide. Call Lauren at garage, balcony, laundry, on bus kers protected. Owen Roberts 800-692-0382. line. Second floor, Village Green Builders, Inc., 456-3220. . WARNER LAKE: 2-bedroom U.S.GOVERNMENT PRO Seniors Apartments. Available CAMP, WARNER'S LAKE,3 bed camp, beach, dock, boat. May Interested in selling GRAMS, private agencies, grants now. 439-3458. rooms, lake view, private dock, September. 872-1574, 872-2217. help Consumers, Homeowners, DELMAR - Senior Residence, porch, gardens. $59,500. 462- "NORTHERN LAKE GEORGE" your home? or businesses catchup bills/taxes/ Special $550, quiet, 2 bedrooms, 0987. LOG CABINS, FIREPLACES - mortgages-Avoid Foreclosure-re bus line, garage and laundry fa DELMAR COLONIAL, JET TUBS- Bikes, canoes, TOW· Give Dolores a call. model-refinance. (Bank turn cilities. 238-0867. · Hamagrael, 3 large bedrooms, boats freel Romantic weekends. downs, can't show income, old Call/write brochure. Trout House OELMAR - SENIOR RESI 1850 square feet, gas heat, bankruptcy... OK.) Toll-free de $138,000. 439-8800. Village Resort, Hague, NY tails 1-888-4-FED PLANS 1-888- DENCE, Special $550, quiet, 2 12836.1-800-368-6088. 433-3752. bedrooms, bus line, garage, laun· FOR SALE - INCOME PROP dry facilities. 238-0867. ERTY, 2 mobile homes on 1/2 COTTAGE WEEKLY RENTALS! ~21I • Housekeeping. Adirondack acre in Coeymans Hollow. $1,050 DELMAR; 1-bedroam apartment, lakefront, safe sandy beach, Realty USA l""'""h furnished, utilities included. Non per month income. Must sell. $47,500. 756-6305. weekly or weekend. Boats, fish Propetiies in Southem smoker. $495. 439-3625. ing, golf. Call315-336-i418. Call Albany and Northem DELMAR: 3-bedroom house, *BARGAIN HOMES* Thousands 315-336-7418. hardwood floor, yard, parking, of Government Foreclosed and Gri.>ene County . repossessed properties being liq OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best bus, porch. Clean. 475-0~17. selection of. affordable rentals. Yes, he is. He's looking for a hOuse. lui. uidated this month! Government 40,000 · 13.8 acres, small 2bd mo DELMAR: Small one-bedroom, financing. Low/no down. Call for Daily and weekly. Call now for heated, bus line, near St. Thomas FREE color brochure 1·800-638- Yes, he is. He's looking for a realtor. lui. bile, well & septic, "as is" local listings! 1-800-338- Church. Security. No pets. $435. 60,000 - 22+ acres, "as is" 2bd mo 0020ext.1099. Fee. 2102. Open ?days. Holiday Real Yes, he is. Why do you keep asking? bile, stream 439-1070. Estate. ADIRONDACK/LAKE GEORGE 69,000 - 2 bd country home, hw GLENMONT DUPLEX! Large 2- Not "is he" - Izzi, Izzi. REGION- Previous Dude Ranch PELHAM HOUSE - Cape Cod - floors, 1+ ac, newer septic bedroom apartment, wall-to-wall with lodge. Eight cottages, 120 Waterfront . Resort. Spacious Isabel Herd. She's the carpeting, attached garage, air 78,500 - 2bd ranch, sky lites, great acres, magnificent mountain rooms, w/pvt. beach, ind. balco one he wants! conditioning; gas heat, hookups room, 1 car garage, 2.7 acres views, broOks and pond. Needs nies, large salt water pool, tennis for washer and dryer, very large 82,000- 2bd ranch, country kitchen, TLC. $99,900 Pearsall Realty 518- court and complimentary coffee. For all your Real Esmte Needs, Call hw floors, 2 car garage, 5+ ac, vu yard, quiet neighborhood setting. 251-2422. Box 38, Dennisport. MA.02639. 105,000 - 3bd Cape, living room, Immediate availability. Security/ Reservations: 1-800-497-3542. fireplace, hw floors, 2 car garage, 4 Lease, $675+ utilities. 462-4780/ BUYING A HOLSE? No ex1ra Information; 508-398-6076. Isabel "lzzi" Herd ac, vu 434-8550. cost. We find right real estate person anywhere to represent Blackman and DeStefano Real Estate 125,000 • SKI Windham vu's from LATHAM - $600, 1-bedroom, I "'"' ·' ResoRT SA~EI! '~r':"u I .. you. All databases, including this 3bd, 2ba home, 2 car garage heated. Lease, security. No pets. Office: 439-2888 FSBO. Call Buyer's Homefinding Off-street parl(ing. 785-9008. GOT A CAMPGROUND MEM ~ Voice Mail: 475-8885 130,000 -Country Inn+ incomeapts Network. 800-500-3569 or BERSHIP OR TIMESHARE? & motel units & pool OFFICE SPACE - prime Delmar www.finderhome.com WE'll take ill America's largest 137,000 • 3bd, 2ba, 2 car garage, location on Delaware Avenue. OWN FOR THE PRICE OF resale clearing house. Call Re living room, fireplace, huge dine in Furnished. Parking. 439-7638. RENTING! Build your home now, sort Sales International 1-800- kitchen 423-5967. OFFICES - one or two. Bright & without the down payment banks 139,900 - 5bd, 2.5ba, farmhouse, ATTENTION TOWN OF quiet. Slingerlands. 439-9280, hw floors, pond, barn, 5+ ac, vu's demand. Complete construction 765-3753. &permanent financing if qualified. I !l!Lii ',WANTED TO RENT'"''""" I 219,900 - 5bd, 3.5ba, Jiving room, BETHLEHEM RESIDENTS SLINGERLANDS One bedroom DeGeorgeHomeAlliance.1-800- fireplace, master suite, 2 car garage, 343-2884. 34-YEAR SENIOR resident· of The '97 Real Estate Market has been 'tough but -don't vu's apartment, he~t, lease, security, Delmar, reliable, trustworthy, look believe all you hear because it's not dead! 289,000 - Investment, 5 unit apt. no pets, 765-4723, evenings. LAND BARGAINS - Free list of 3 ing for quiet 1-bedroom, first floor I, Abbey Farbstein, have a fine record listing and selling house, 4-2bd t 1-4bd apt, 4 ac SLINGERLANDS: 2·offices- 980 to 60 acre parcels for sale in 6 apartment. Nonsmoker. No pets. homes in pur area. Why? Because I work long, hard and smart counties west of Albany,NY.Ideal Willingtopay$420/month, includ ASK ABOUT OUR square feet, $8/foot; 1305 square to make things happen. Plus, I know the local market and have feet, $6.50/foot. Includes all utili homesites, owner financing. ing utilities. Leave message, 4 78- 14 years of experience, a wonderful support staff and most of VACANT LAND USfiNGS ties plus parking. Call439-3800. Helderberg Realty 518-861-6541. 9530. all ... I love what I do! esented by Virginia A. Mango! VOORHEESVILLE -$750, 2-bed The following are my 1997 transactions in Bethlehem in Associate Broker - Realty USA which I was the listing or selling agent or both: room, 11/2 bath house on double 966-5600(0) or 448-6222(vm) lot with porch. 372-4121. Orchard SL - land SOLD 27 Burhans Pl. SOLD NEVV LISTINGS! !Wi?tt 30 Parkwyn Dr. SOLD Delmar from $375,000 Slingerlands from $350,000 7WanderCt. SOLD Noreast Wooded oversized 1 acre+ lots on 1.5 acre wooded Jot on country Real Estate Group 4 Parkwyn Dr. SOLD cul-de-sac. Custom Design ser road in heart of Slingerlands. Your 70 Darroch Rd. SOLD vices. Your plans or builders. plan or builders. Classical exteri Office: 439-1900 35 Parkwyn Dr. SOLD Hands-on builder with 25+ years ors with contemporary living 33 Darnley Greene SALE Pending experience. spaces. . Home: 458-9023 24 Stonewall Ln. SALE Pending Glenmont from $232,500 Voorheesville from $196,000 Better than new colonial wilh 31 University St. SALE Pending Custom home on 6. 7 acres in the Main Square screened porch, finished basement, heart of the village. 2 building lots 318 Delaware Avenue 6 Journey Ln. SALE Pending first floor mudroom, family room included in price. Large stone fire Delmar, New York 12054 Nancy Klopfer 17 Quincy Ct. SALE Pending with fireplace, large sunny home. place, wet bar, great for entertain 50 Axbridge Ln. SALE Pending Great neighborhood. ing. Oversized garage 26 Linton St. SALE Pending REDUCED 37 Albin Rd. SALE Pending 13 Wembly Ct. SALE Pending Delmar- 2,800 sq. ft. home on Ravena - 3 yr. old cape with 9 Pasturegate Ln. SALE Pending 3.5 acres with stocked pond, huge upgrades throughout! Like new in ROCCO DeMEO kit, & Master suite. $265,900 quiet neighborhood. $115,QOO 43 Jordan Blvd, SALE Pending Glenmont- 2,300 sq. ft. Col on, ,Albany- Cape with 4 BRs, 1.5 Associate Broker 88 Union Ave. SALE Pending 1 acre lot, open flOor plan, whirl- baths, security system, large lot, • 27 Years of Experience 23 University St. SALE Pending pool, deck, skylights, more porch, new roof. $111,900 93WinneRd. SALE Pending $204,900 Albany- Colonial with built-in • In-depth Knowledge of Albany- Two family or in-law. cabinets, living room with fire New Construction, Acreage, P .S. Do you want to see your Pristine condition, Large rooms, place, family room, large fenced and Resale of ~ouse on this list? Then just ... gourmet kitchen $173,000 Jot, great area. $108,000 Existing Homes Elm Estates - Split with new Albany- 2-family in prime Joca • Dependable and Reliable roof, new bay window, fabulous lion and condition, many updates, • Familiar with Capital District JLsl(for .9l66eg! landscaped lot. $1k9,900 great owner occupied. $84,900 Delmar- 4/5 BR home or con- Albany- 2 bedroom plus office, • Buyer and Seller vert back to 2 family, Great built- brick exterior, lstflr-.laundry, new Representation COLDWeLL ins, Priced to sell. $119,000 hardwood floors. $77,500 Slingerlands - Ranch on treed BAN~eRr;] ffi"tt double lot, large rooms, hdwd COLDWeLL 264 Osborne Rd. 214 DELAWARE AVE., DELMAR floors, storage galore. $116,500 BAN~eRO Noreast Real Estate Group 435-1700 PRIME PROPERTIES, INC. Voice Mail: 448-5575 CaH439-9600 PRIME PROPERTIES, INC. THE SPOTLIGHT May 21, 1997- PAGE 31 JA!'W~AN.ANCE~;WJ ATTENTION DIABETICS!!! Medi care/private insurance qualifies " BABY JOGGER TWINNER built WANT TO CHANGE the colors of BUYING RECORDS: LP's +45's. for2, $200firm. Hardwood chang I::· '::.."•PONY RIDES·:::'· ,',;;I CASH NOW! We purchase mort you to receive Diabetic supplies the rooms in your home? Hire a Whole collections bought. 439- ingtableinash,$100. 439-1146. 7082. gages, annuities, and business directtoyouatnocost. (noHMO's) man with 15 years experience in PONY RIDES for birthday parties notes. Since 1984, highest prices painting, wallpapering, etc. Call or special occasions. Call 439- For more information call free 1- WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Tan at I· . GARAGE SALES. - ::';I paid. Free estimates, prompt pro 800-985-7757. today for free estimates and 2541. home. Buydirectandsave! Com prompt, professional service. fessional service. Colonial Finan "MOSTLY CLOTHES" - May 24, cial1-800-969-1200 ext.49. PSORIASIS SUFFERERS! Love mercial/Home units from $199.00. Bruce Hughes 767-3634. your skin again! 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Miscellaneous FIREWOOD semi-seaSoned, cut, (;:INSTRUCTION/SCHOOLS •:.J We'rehelpingSENIORCITIZENS WANTED spl.it. Face cord $50, full cord AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILI erty Medical. Satisfaction guar I household, miscellaneous brass, $110. Jim Haslam, 439-9702. GET COLLEGE DEGREE IN 27 TIES keep two things they love ... anteed. No HMO members. Men glassware & much more. tion AS-CFOO ALL OLD JEWELRY, costume DAYS: BS/MS/MBNPh.D,elc. in their home and their indepen and better, antiques too. Call GLENMONT* 35 Placid Lane off , ·.c: • :FURNITURE r::n::i':! cluding graduation ring, transcript, dence. Enjoy condominium style DIABETICS! (Using Insulin) Medi 439'6129. 9W, Saturday, May24, 9 A.M. -3 ' ,• REPAIRAREFINISHING'•i:rt diploma. Yes, it's legal, guaran living in your own home with home care pays for your supplies. We P. M. Furniture, collectibles. teed and accredited. Free packet, maintenance and other services bill them, ship to you. 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I Guaranteed 14 tree minimum. 1- Senior Home Services,346-5249. lifetime of happiness and oppor tunities. Our beautiful home, ad or· MAN WITH TRUCK can do any 800-889-8238. Ulac, birch. Dis ing relatives await your newborn. thing. Remove small trees, brush, count Tree Farm. WE PAY CASH for lottery win Please call Patty, 1-800-648· clean basementS/cellars, electri nings & personal injury settle 6652. cal and plumbing repairs, etc. 782- !MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE( ments. Top commissions paid for 7643. referrals, Bethesda, MD 20814 ADOPTION: A loving couple Fax: 301-951-5204. Toll Free: wishes to adopt newborn into our HOT TUB, Seven Seas, 4-per~ h!®ii:;j: HEALTH & ll!ET-®:m[j warm home. Medical/legal ex _._ son, grey vinyl, redwood skirting, 800-586-7786. 1-800-LUMP .. SUM. St~ne Street Capital. penses paid. Please call Rob and thermal cover, 110/220 volt op~. YOUCANIMPROVEyourhealth: Dee anytime, toll-free 1-888-847- lion, $2,500. 439-7767. 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Lamkin, Registered Piano Technician, Pi OPPORTUNITES tt~¥i%i,;!WJ1:::tMULCH ~ki!fu;;e(";~:t;;~' -_I ano Technicians Guild. 427-1903. BARK MULCH, FIREWOOD, SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Con wholesale/retail, delivered. 355- FOUR WHEELING WANT!!D'Zl!W::i:1if f::..,rJ::::HEI.P I tact Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk 3200. Central School District 767-2850. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT: Part-time, fast-paced Delmar of GET YOUR COLLEGE DEGREE I#%'b~;j;eit";'2@ NOTICES i'i'b'b;Et(fi[;[¥~; I fice seeks positive, enthusiastic, TUITION FREE - That's right, gel energetic person for front desk. your degree tuition free at all GERMAN STUDENT and other Must love working with people SUNY, CUNY, Community Col Scandinavian, European, South and be detail-oriented. Computer leges and Universities or up to American, -Asian, Russian ex· experience a must, chiropractic SUNY tuition at aU participating change students arriving August. Become a host family/ AISE. Call JONES ormedical experience preferred. private colleges. To qualify: *Non Contact Jane, Monday-Wednes prior Service, Age 17·34 *Prior 1-800-SIBLING. day-Friday between 11 A. M.-1 P. US Service Bonus available *US M. 439~7644. Citizens or Resident Aliens *High J::::tPAINTING/PAPERINGi' :1 SERVICE School Grads or GED holders. COLLEGE STUDENTS-summer 14 Grove Street, Delmar You can get your degree tuition CURIT & SONS Quality Decorat openings in Colonie, Loudonville, free with the New York Army Na ing- painting, papering, pressure 439-2725 and surrounding areas. Earn $10 tional Guard. Call today, 1-800- washing, interior/exterior,detailed up to $15 to start. Training pro GO-GUARD. results & satisfaction. 449-8753. ·.It's time iora Spring Check-up! vided. Excellent resume builder. Call 456-3229. Complete Auto Repairing GIVE YOURSELF TO A CHILD Foreign & Domestic Models who needs you. St. Catherine's Center for Children needs people - Road Service and Towing -- to become professional foster • T uneups • Automatic Transmissions • Brakes parents for emotionally disturbed children. We provide intensive • Engine Reconditioning • Front End Work training, 24-hour support and gen • Gas Tank Repairs • Dynamic Balancing erous compensation. For infor • Cooling System Problems mation on this unique career op • NYS Inspection Station portunity, call Kim at 435-9029. MAIL BOXES ETC. positions for customer service throughout the WE'RE STAFFING FOR OUR NEW BETHLEHEM STORE year. Part-time flexible days, most Saturdays. Please contact Marcia WE'RE OPEN 24 HOURS ADAY or Richard, 439-0211. PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL SHIFfS ARTHUR MODELS WANTED between the ages of 7-23 to model casual and • In-Store Demonstrators • Seafood Clerks • Customer Service formal wear during this year's PLATT 1997 Albany Pageants. No expe • Grocery Clerks • Floral Clerks Clerks rience necessary. Call 1-800- • Meat Clerks • Bakery/Bagel Clerks • Pizza Makers Arthur Platt would like to 858-6003 Ext. 4044. • Meat Cutters • Cake Decorators • Video Clerks invite his friends to come DRIVERS OTR - No experience • Deli Clerks • Pharmacy Clerks in to Orange Mazda-Saab necessary, up to 30c per mile, • Custom Cut Clerks for a fabulous deal weekly pay, insurance furnished, • Cashiers 401 K. Assigned tractors. COL "A" • Produce Clerks on a new car or truck w/HAZMAT required. Call Landair Transport, Inc., 800-788-7357. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFIT PACKAGE DON'T PAY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FEDERAL JOBS. Con OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT tact Career America Connection, Reg. Cab, 5 Speed, NC, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM the official federal employment • Progressive Wage Scale • Paid Holidays • Pension Program CD Player, Split Rear Window, Cloth Seats information service, 24 hours a • Major Medical Coverage • Free Life Insurance • Employee Stock day, at 912-757-3000. -$11,995* FRIENDLY TOYS & GIFTS has • Paid Vacations • Disability Coverage Option Plan lndudes ~I Mazda savings and factory to dealer incentives. *Tax, title & reg. extra immediate openings in your area. Number One in Party plan: Toys, gifts, Christmas, home decor, Free PAID TRAINING STARTS IMMEDIATELY "Where More People Drive Away Happy" catalog and information. 1-800- 488-4875. PLEASE APPLY AT OUR NEW LOCATION 1970 Central Ave. MARKETING DIRECTOR, Cen NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE Colonie, N.Y. tral NY BID. Coordinate retail pro motions, events and market strat Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM egies. Two yrs experience/SA 452-0880 $24K-31K. Respond- E. Shiekh, E.O.E. (Next to Taft Furniture) ID BID, PO Box 6884, Ithaca, NY 14851. ------ PAGE 32- May 21, 1997 THE SPOTLIGHT Hamagrael participates in 'Read In' Delmar financial planner On Friday, May 9, Hamagrael receives advanced degree Elementary School students par concentration in one of four spe ticipated in a national "Read In." Gary W. Barkman of Delmar recently completed a master of cialty areas - wealth manage Schools across the country cre science degree program with an ment, tax planning, retirement ated special reading activities for emphasis in financial planning. _planning and estate planning. students and participated in na tionwide Internet "chats" with au Barkman, a branch manager The degree qualifies Barkman and registered principal with analyze the most complex cli thors. to Unsco/Private Ledge Financial ent needs and to counsel clients in At Hamagrael, students lis ServicesinDebnar,completedhis specialized areas offinancial plan tened to stories read by guest undergraduate work in econom ning. speakers. ics from the State University of Hamagrael hosted several New York at Albany in 1984. Free trees on tap guestreaders,includingnewscast He received the Certified Fi for New York schools ers from channels 10 and 13, nancial Planner designation from County Executive Mike Breslin the International Board of Stan The New York State Depart and Drug Abuse Resistance Edu dards and Practices for Certified ment of Environmental Conserva cation Officer Ray Oliver. Financial Planners in 1992. tion is providing free tree seed Some students brought in blan Barkman specializes in retire lings to schools across New York kets and pillows to use while lis ment planning and investment state. tening to stories. management for individuals and The School Seedling Program' Students used a Hamagraelli small businesses. provides 50 conifer seedlings or brary computer to ask questions The master of science degree of several authors located in dif 25 shrubs to any school, public or .- is awarded to professions who private, that requests them. ferent parts ofthe country. complete the highest level of fi nancial planning education with a For information, call581-1439. bringing you the Bestoffrom Broyhill- ... Bethlehem DARE Officer Ray Oliver reads "The Giving Tree" to Hamagrael Elementary School students during a national "Read ln." 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