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'no spring in his step Public to have say on BC parking woes Wakefield Court, which parallels By JOSEPH A. PHILLIPS Longmeadow, seeking additional A public hearing on proposed new postings - and other residents parking restrictions in a neighborhood suggesting restrictions throughout the near Bethlehem Central High School entire neighborhood. tops the agenda at tonight's Bethlehem "But in order to do anything, I have to town board meeting. hold a public hearing," she said. "And, in The proposed law would restrict order to hold a public hearing, I need to parking along know where I'm both sides of headed with all Grantwood Aven­ of this. I can't ue, in the Brook­ I can't just announce at just announce at field development Wednesday across Delaware Wednesday night's meeting night's meeting Avenue from the that I'm banning parking that I'm banning school, to a single parking on all hour between 7:30 on all these streets. these streets." a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sheila Fuller She will seek on school days - the board's guid- preventing all-day ance, she said, parking by student drivers unable to park on whether to hold additional public in the school's limited lots. hearings aimed at expanding the parking The latest in a series of postings restrictions in Brookfield. approved by the town board since 1996 But, she maintained that restricting for various streets in Brookfield, the parking in the neighborhood would not Grantwood signs were requested by solve the problem of an increasing residents concerned about safety, traffic number of students driving to the high movement and property damage school rather than taking school buses. resulting from weekday parking. "I'm looking at other areas, trying to The proposed restrictions have find a resolution to this once and for all," proven controversial since the town she said. "I can see all sides in this issue. board set the public hearing at its March The town and the school board need to 22 meeting- and neighbors on nearby work together for a permanent solution unposted streets have already begun to to this problem." . lodge complaints at town hall about off. Also on the board's agenda tonight, campus motorists moving from will be discussion of another new wrinkle Grantwood to their front lawns. in the town's increasingly complex traffic Supervisor Sheila Fuller, who patterns. Lt. Tim Beebe, traffic safety proposed the law last month, said coordinator for the Bethlehem Police residents of Summit Road, several blocks Department, will lay out a proposal to ban northwest of Grantwood along Long­ U-turns on LaGrange Road - the old meadow Drive, have complained to her country road that now doubles as the of their curbside trash pickup being entrance drive to Price Chopper Plaza in Tom Doyle of Delmar does not appear to be enjoying winter's last hurrah Sunday. blocked by parked cars in recent weeks. Slingerlands. Jim Franco She has also heard from a resident on Fuller said Bethlehem police have recently reported an increasing number of rush-hour motorists, bound for Route 85 and points north, who grow impatient with the long lines of traffic waiting in Delmar woman to lead Florida university the right-hand turning lane off Cherry Avenue Extension-and who try to cut finalist for the president's position, she At UAlbany, Genshaft has been noted By KATHERINE McCARTHY found that "Faculty morale is very high. for her fund-raising skills, something she foresees continuing "big time" at USF. D PARKING/page 20 After eight years as an administrator ''The leadership is very strong, as it is at the University at Albany, Provost and here with (President Karen) Hitchcock "Fund-raising is more important now Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs Judy and our team. That than ever," she said. "As states decrease .;... Genschaft is ready for the next step. was very appealing, dollars and growth continues, it's necessary. Public universities are as On July 1, she will become president and made me feel right at home. It active as private research institutions, of the University of South Florida. providing better ways of helping society Genschaft will move to USF's main gives me an oppor­ tunity to take what and making new discoveries. Fund­ campus in Tampa, but will be running raising helps specific programs and four campuses with a total of 35,000 I've learned here, and from President students have the kinds of extras that students. make a university exciting." "It's very exciting," said Genshaft. Hitchcock and apply it," she said. Universities are also an important part "I've known about USF for more than 15 Genshafl of an area's economic engine, Genshaft years. I have great coll~agues in many Genshaft said invitations to events said, pointing out that UAlbany con­ " places, and many of them were leaving tributes $7 billion to the community. their institutions to go to South Florida." in Florida are al-ready piling up, which Genshaft first came to UAlbany in She noted the similarities between suits her immediate. goal of getting to know the community. 1992 as dean of education. She has been USF and UAlbany. . provost since 1995. As provost, she is in "I want to get to know the campus "Both schools are Research II charge of all academic affairs. Deans community, the Tampa community, and universities according to the Carnegie report to her, and she oversees Institution, both have gone to Division I local and regional legislators," she said. admissions, graduate studies and the sports, and both have similar building ''The concerns of public institutions · distance learning program. In addition, and construction pl;ms," Genshaft said. require partnerships with universities," Genshaft has served on several local "USF is larger and more complex, Genshaft added. "Partnerships are boards. though." important to health, medical and other D UNIVERSITY/page 18 When Genshaft visited USF as a new discoveries."

~ . . I I ! \ -~ ·... OP ... ' '... •-' 0 0 ' PAGE 2 April 12, 2000 THE SPOTL/GH"F - Samaritan Shelters embezzler faces six to 18 · · -~ By Joseph A.. Phillips tion and probation. Couni:y Court Judge Lany Rosen family members in amounts of up Highway Department employee~ Two high profile embezzle- CathyTaylor Reppenhagen, 51, and pleaded guilty to grand lar- to $8,000 over a five year period Donald J. Van Alstyne, 42, of 258 ment cases in Bethlehem have' a former longtime bookkeeper ceny in connection with charges from 1993 to 1998. Alcove Road, Coeymans Hollow,•~ recently been resolved in two and office manager of Glenmont- that she had pilfered more than Reppenhagenfacessentencing arrested last November on courts- one with a lengthy jail based Samaritan Shelters, ap- $1.2 million frocy~ her onetime on June 19, but according to the charges of embezzling $7,950 ~n sentence, the othu,~er~WI;;,;'th~re;:s:titu;.-~p;::e;::a:;:re;::d.. M~on~d;::a~y~b:::e;;fo:::r.:;,e~=~ employer, the largest such em- terms of her plea bargain agree- petty cash, was sentenced 1111 bezzlementcase inAlbanyCounty mentwith county prosecutors, she Bethlehem Town C011rtcm ~~ar·cf in more than a: quarter century. faces six to 18 years on the single 21 to three years' probation fol­ The plea bargain agreement grand larceny count. Although lowing his guilty plea to reduced;o. The only way to achieve the right look is to with county prosecutors stemmed assets, including her East charges. He also paid full restitu­ listen. That's why I start with a hOme tour and from the former East Greenbush Greenbush home; have been tion to the town. interview to accommodate your taste, budget and lifestyle. I'll bring thousands of samples directly resident's arrest last July by seized, Reppenhagen is unable to Van Alstyne was arrested after_• to you and save you time and money. Bethlehempoliceafterayear-long make restitution of the full admitting to pocketing fees paid Call me today and get the look YOU want. investigation. Alerted by officials amount. by commercial trash haulers and of the state Department of Taxa- Federal tax-fraud charges re- town residents over a·period dat,. .9loo~n cfewice tion and Finance thatthe shelters main pending, acco~ding to a ingfromNovember 1998 to Octo- - . INTERIOR DECORATING were in arrears on tax payments, spokesman in the U.S. Attorneys ber 1999 while he served as op- By Susan Luria police determined that office in Albany. erator of the scale house at the ~=~~~~~~5~1=8-~2~9=6-~8=55=6==~~~~ Reppenhagen ·had written hun- In another case, former town Rupert Road landfill . .,.,. dreds of checks to herself and His grand larceny arrest fol- lowed a two-month investigation by Bethlehem police, which ifl-4' 'V~~~~~~~'il eluded video surveillance. Van Alstyne pleaded guilty to a lesser count of petty larceny on Jan. 18"

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Pbillips hearing last Wednesday. He pro­ school board turned to more rou­ in whether that will happen. scored in Levell, 18 in Level2, 50 A town board action taken 18 poses building a 36-by-24 foot tine matters at its last meeting, "We have to wait for state aid," in Level 3, and 35 in Level 4. Stu· -monthsagohasresultedinaflurry single-bay touch-free car wash, an ..... , adoptinga$14,016,548budgetfor McCartney said. "Right now, ,it's dents took the eighth-grade math­ of proposed new business activity automatic coin or card operated the 2000.01 school year. between the governor, who took ematics testinJune 1999 and eight at the Delmar intersection ofDela­ unit using pressurized water to The budget is $17,950 higher all our money away, and the As­ students scored in Levell, 20 in ware, Elm and Cherry avenues. clean a single car at a time. than the one presented at the sembly, who want to give every­ Level 2, 61 in Level 3, and 18 in "'-~- Last month, the Bethlehem Plans prepared by developer March 13 meeting, but will not body the moon. Also, the assess­ Level4. planningboardtookupaproposal Edward Kleinke also call for an increase the anticipated tax im­ ments are not in yet. We've been One hundred 11th-graders to construct a single-story profes­ entrance driveway around the rear pact of between 0.8 and 1.2 per­ conservative in our budget, took the English Regents exam or ,_ sional building at 636 Delaware of the station' capable of "stack­ cent. though." an approved alternative, and ~> up to 10 cars; a bypass lane; Ave., adjacent to a Stewart's store. ing" The increase has to do with All school districts in the state scored above 55, which the state Meanwhile, the owner of a gas and a car vacuum station. funds that will be used to partially vote on their annual budgets on Department of Education accepts ..,... station at 594 Delaware Ave., Francis Downey, northeastern pay Frederick Edmunds for land Mayl6. as passing. Voorheesville consid­ across from Stewart's, went be­ sales representative of Mark VII on Route 85A. Edmunds re­ Board presidentJohn Cole an­ ers 65 passing; 96 students passed fore the zoning board of appeals Car Wash Equipment Co., de- quested that the district pay the nounced at the last nieeting that that mark. Eighty-seven of the 100 _-.. last week to propose a one-bay scribed the touch-free system, agreed-upon price of $242,000 in he will run for re-election to the took the Math Regents or an ap­ "touch-free" car wash at his sta­ which uses only 38 gallons of wa- installments, the first of which is board. Robert Baron's term is also proved alternative, and 84 scored tion. ter and 3 ounces of cleaning sol- $25,000. The district will use a up this year. Anyone who wants to 55, 65 or better. .~ The rezoning of all three prop- vents per car. financialinstrumentcalledastatu- run for a seat on the school board The Regents are also looking erties from B Residential to CC "They want these touch-free tory bond to make the first pay­ must submit a petition with atleast at schools for accountability, and Commercial in November 1998 units at their sites because they menton28acresbeingpurchased 25 names to the district office by expect them to meet or exceed 90 bythetown board cleared the way help accommodate traffic on the for new playing fields. April 14 at 4 p.m: percent on various benchmarks. ~- for both applications. site," Downey said. "If you go into something that In other matters, the board re­ In the EIA tests for grade four John LaForte, owner of 636 Hostetter said the extra rev- has fixed payments, you can set viewed the state Report Card for and eight, Voorheesville's bench­ Delaware Ave., who requested the enue would help regain profits upalegaldocumentcalledastatu­ the district, which will be mailed mark percentages were 100 and '-· rezoning, argued that he had been lost after the Stewart's shop tory bond," said board Treasurer to district residents along with 98 percent, respectively. In grade unable in a decade of ownership opened. Sarita Winchell. "We put the details of the 2000.01 budget The four and eight mathematics, they to attract any interest in the va- With customers now going to amount of money in the budget, scores reflect tests taken in the were 98 and 93 percent, respec­ ·• cant property from residential Stewart's for refreshments and and it generates state aid at our winter and spring of 1999, and is tively. buyers. soft drinks, he said, '"The bottom rate for this building project of parl of the phasing-in of the state's In competency levels of 11th­ With the rezoning granted, line is, I saw my inside sales, my 71.8 percent. Which means, that Regents-for-All initiative, which graders taking either a Regents •· LaForte last November signed a incidental sales, cut in half." on this $25,000, we get $17,950 in aims to have all students graduate or Regents Competency Test, contingent sale agreement with He estimated that the car wash · state aid. We were looking to main­ from high school with a Regents Voorheesville's benchmark per­ Rick and Elizabeth Schrade of 28 would average about 40 custom- tain an increase in the tax impact diploma. centage was 97 percent for read­ Turnberry Drive, Slingerlands. ers a day, nearly all of them exist- between .8 and 1.2 percent, so we The fourth- and eighth-grade ing, 97 percent for writing and 99 Schrade, proprietor of an Allstate ing gasoline purchasers. reduced the health and dental English Language Arts (ELA) and percent for mathematics. Insurance office onWestern Av­ expenditure by $7,050, to make The Report Card also issues Dennis O'Shaughnessy, owner up the difference between the mathematics tests were scored in enue in Guilderland, plans to build four caiegories; with Levell show­ per pupil expenditures, which of Delmar Car Wash and $17,950wegotinstateaidandthe ,.._ a 2·,350-square-foot, single-story ing serious academic deficiencies, drew comment from board mem­ Glenmont Car Wash, disputed $25,000 for the first installment." ber Erica Sufrin. office building, and open an Hostetter's customer estimates, and Level4 exceeding standards. Allstate branch there. suggesting the operation would "A statutory bond is a non-in­ In the January 1999 fourth­ "There were some nutty fig­ The plans, drawn up by engi­ raise traffic volume at the inter- terest-bearing deal," Winchell grade EIA test, no Voorheesville ures out there before the last vote, neer Paul Rite and submitted to section. added. "What you see is what you· students scored in Levell; 13 were and these figures are better than get, and there is no impact on the the average," Sufrin said. the planning board in March, call '"These gas station car washes tax number. • in Level2; 72 in Level3, and 18 in •·· · for, Schrade said, "a Cape Cod­ cost a quarter million dollars and Level4. In the fourth-grade math In 1997-98, Voorheesville spent styfe that'll fiJ:in nicely with every­ up," he said. "No one spends that Superintendent Alan McCart­ test given in June 1999, two stu­ $9,782 per pupil, somewhat below thing else on the street." kind of money unless they, and ney repeated the district's goal of dents were in Levell, five in Level the state average of $9,810. They also include a smaller professional office for rent and ~~::e~:e~eW:~~~.enough Bethlehem mulls doggie park idea nine parking spaces. O'Shaugnessy also anticipated ,._ Following initial comments on increased competition for private By Joseph A. Phillips With recent increased enforce- noting its accessibility and the low the project by the planning board car washes like his own and Bethlehem may soon be the ment of restrictions on dog-walk- cost of converting it for pet use. in a March 21 work session, the Hoffman's on Delaware Avenue. third community in the region to ing at other publicly-owned sites, Last week, Fuller met with •· planning department is conduct­ "My concern with Jay's Mobil open an exercise park designed such as public parks and school . more than a dozen residents who ing a review before referral back is that it opens up the in-bay auto- specifically for dogs and their grounds, an increasing number had contacted her about estab­ to the board for site plan approval. maticdoorfor every gas station in owners. of town residents have sought a lishing a park. No public hearing will be required. town," he said. "Jay's is one of the Officials have identified a town­ solution. Out of that meeting has The Albany County Planning few that is privately owned. The ownedsitenearElmAvenuePark, Before seeking a new site for emerged an ad-hoc committee Commission will also review the others are company-owned, with and have begun discussions with purchase, Fuller in February thatwillproposesomeguidelines project before building permits unlimited money to build car an ad hoc group of potential users asked Austin to take a look at for managing the park. To be •. can be issued, due to its proximity washes." on how best to manage the facil- town-owned properties. He iden- · chaired by Tony Gerbini, the to Delaware Avenue, a state road. Downey estimated that noise ity. tified the public works lot at Park group plans to meet later this The rezoning also enabled Jay from both the high-pressure dri- The 1.3 acre Jot, across from month to begin working out de­ Hostetter, owner of Jay's Mobil, ers and the vacuum station might the intersection of ParkEdge Lane tails. to request zoning board approval be as high as 75 decibels at a :near the OGS Park-and-Ride Jot to install a car wash operation on Over the years, I've "It's a little too soon to say how distance of 50 feet. on Elm Avenue, shares a fenced- it will all work," Fuller said. "Will , •- his 1. 75 acre Jot. Though not a That prompted zoning board in area with water storage tanks received requests off ·permitted use in a residential zone, we operate it on a permit basis? memberMrujorieO'Brientoques- maintained by the town Depart­ and on from residents, Will we be looking for people to a car wash in a CC Commercial lion the unit's proposed operating ment of Public Works. zone requires only a "special ex­ asking if we would ever sign some sort of waiver? What • hours of 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., noting The grassy site was identified arrangements will be made for ception" to be granted by the zon­ •the nearness of several resi- inMarchbyParksandRecreation consider establishing a ing board. cleanup?" dences. Administrator DavidAustin,atthe dog park. But not as The group that met last week, , The zoning board took up Neighbors to the facility ech- request of Supervisor Sheila _,__ Hostetter's request at a public steadily as this last she said, seemed to favor some oed that concern. Fuller. sort of a carry-out, pooper-scooper Stephen Swicker of 12 Last September, Clifton Park series of inquiries. arrangement for policing animal Longwood Drive, behind Jay's, ·was the first upstate New York Sheila Fuller waste, rather than waste deposit said, "Seventy-fivedecibelsisquite town to set aside a park specifi­ on the site. Joud, particularly at night. I really cally for use by residents to exer­ No additional town land will don't want a car wash in my back cise their dogs. The village· of Edge, which would require only need to be purchased, but Fuller yard." Ballston Lake has recently fol- minorgradingandafencetosepa- said she plans to put the doggie The board adjourned the hear- lowed suit. , rate the open field from the adja- park on an upcoming town board cent water storage tanks. ingwithoutfurtherdiscussion, but "Over the years, I've received agenda tor discussion. .. will consider the application at its requests off and on from residents, Last month, Fuller, Austin, Wednesday, Aprill9, meeting. asking if we would ever consider Highway Superintendent Gregg "I'd like to see it get a little If approved, Stephen Bolduc establishing a dog park," Fuller' Sagendorph, Public Works Com- more organized first, so we have of Keystone Builders, contractor said. "But not as steadily as this missioner Bruce Secor, public something in place to present," for the project, said he could build last series of inquiries, which works engineer Mike Cirillo, and she said. it before the end of the summer. started maybe in January." U. Lou Corsi, who oversees the "We hope to do it sometime Bethlehem police department's this year, but this time of year is a animal control unit, all walked the very busy time for the parks de­ The Spotlight (USPS 396-630) is published each Wednesday by Spollight . ~LC, 125_ ~dams _St., site to determine its suitability for partment," she added. "I hope it Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Periodicals postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and at additional ma1hng off1ces. will Postmaster send address changes to The Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. a "doggie park." get done as soon as the parks Subscriptio~ rates: Albany County, one year $24, two years $48, elsewhere, one year $32. 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Party prevention can avert tragedy Board right on target By Vincent Rinaldi We all want our children to The writer is a member of the enjoy life and experience a little of The Bethlehem town board showed good sense and Bethlehem Police Department, and Point of View what we remember of our youth,· farsightedness when it recently agreed to allow Comptrol­ a school ·resource officer at but that enjoyment needs to be ler Judy Kehoe flex time, rather than see her resign. Bethlehem Central High School. within respectful limitations. _,,, Kehoe hadn't even thought of flex time as an option We all want to trust our chil­ be, "Obtain Emergency Medical It is our responsibility as par­ when she approached Supervisor Sheila Fuller, resigna­ dren. We try to like their friends, Services (EMS)." Most young ents and community members to tion in hand, last month. even when we question- if they're people won't call 911 or obtain uphold certain guidelines to as- '" other assistance for fear of get­ Kehoe has two young really the persons we'd choose. sure our youth the opportunity. to In today's fast-paced society, ting caught. socialize with their peer group in children, and felt her Editorials Those of us in the field of law parenting needs and obli- adolescents often choose the an acceptable way. " ' enforcement, Emergency Medi­ gations deserved first pri- party-fast lane as a way to be ac­ It is our responsibility to make cal Services, and hospital person­ appropriate arrangements when ority during the summer months. Fuller agreed, but rather cepted and to have fun with those friends. nel are the first to see the effects a residence will be empty for any ·-·· than accept the resignation, decided to explore other op­ of alcohol poisoning. period of time. Consider consis- tions to keep the town and Kehoe happy. · Here in Bethlehem, parties take place in homes when parents So many times we read about tent monitoring by a neighbor, So with some personnel shifts, the board was able to incidents, or hear about them in relative or friend. Request a vaca- leave for the weekend, or some­ ~ accommodate a new schedule for Kehoe. To the board's times when parents are upstairs the news, but it isn't until an inci­ tion check from the police depart- credit, Republicans and Democrats all agreed to the modi­ and theteensarein the basement. dent actually occurs in our com­ ment. fications. Parties take place in the woods, munity that we become person­ We all want to put total trust in ally affected. It might be the loss our child, but sometimes peer _,.. This was a smart move for more than one reason. First, behind the playgrounds and in of a friend or a relative, or a child pressure has a way of impacting Kehoe has proven her value to the town during her tenure hotel rooms after a prom. My colleagues and I have who once came to play in our back our children more than the as comptroller. And, she loves her job. Bringing someone yard, or most tragic of all, the loss thought of consequences. else on board would mean a search process for a replace- ·picked upthepiecesleftafterthese parties: the sexual abuse com­ of our own loved one. In a mo­ Sometimes, the penalties can­ . ment and a period of time for a new person to learn the job plaints, rapes, larcenies (theft of ment, our lives can be changed not outweigh the crime. Some­ forever. and the town's needs. jewelry, money, personal items) times, that temporary surge of ~ As important, is recognizing the special needs of work­ DWI arrests, vandalism to p!'bp­ Here are some important facts independence is worth any mea­ ing parents. Many businesses have begun to see the light ertY (residential which carries for all of us to consider. Parties sure of discipline. and are providing opportunities for parents who need a overinto neighborhood, assaults, that start out small have a way of As a police officer, I am certain -• unauthorized use of a vehicle, turning big. The adolescent grape­ that any party involving alcohol, schedule that isn't always 9 to 5. This is the kind of thinking vine is very large and powerful in that ensures a happier, more productive work force. public lewdness) public urination, whether 10 teens or 100 teens are and overdoses which .require hos­ our school community. The word present, will result in some crimi- On the plus side for Bethlehem, it gets to keep an pitalization. goes out - date, time and ad­ nal incident. We can only do our • important employee with a proven track record and saves At BCHS where I work as a dress, plus no rules for attendance. best to minimize the occurrence a little money to boot school resource officer, I am in­ Every now and then there's a door and impact of house parties, charge, not to help pay for the vited by hei!lth teachers to dis­ Points of law and questions of ~ .. cuss the effects of alcohol. I show inevitable cleanup orfor food, but liability need never come into play the movie "Over the limit" which for the right to consume illegally if you alert the police whenever Put it in parking gear describes a school in a commu­ obtained alcohol and other drugs you know of a party with under- ' supplied for the evening of fun. In two short months, parking won't be a problem at nity similar to ours. In the movie, age drinking. This can be done Can you imagine how itfeels to Bethlehem Central High School, but only because school young people lose their lives due anonymously. Phone the . arrive home to find your family will no longer be in session. to a DWI fatality after a house Bethlehem Police Department, -·-. party. room trashed, your kitchen in to­ 439-1503. That is, unless more than just talk is directed toward ·During my presentation, I dis­ tal disarray, garbage, food, alco­ The police will first try to con­ solving the problem. Right now the issue is raging, as holic beverage containers all over, cuss bloodalcoholconcentrations, tact the homeowners where the ·< illustrated by the many letters to the editor we receive. binge drinking, and the conse­ and a broken door or window? party is to take place. If that's not The meeting tonight to air some of these con~s is quences. I also talk about attend­ Maybe someone slept in your possible, the police will try to head certainlyastepin the right direction. Wehopekeyplayers, ing high school dances in an in­ bed, searched through your per­ off the party before it happens. including, and especially, school officials, pay heed to toxicated condition.· sonal items, ateyourfood, or found Your interest could save those -«< the keys to your family car. what the public has to say. At the end of my presentation, involved from legal action, mon­ The teen-ager thinks, "Who's etary damages, embarrassment, One thing is clear. students should not be allowed to I ask the class what their reaction would be if their friend was so going to find out anyway?" and possible tragedy. "' · continue to migrate to other residential streets as parking intoxicated that he or she was signs are installed where they currently leave their cars. physically and mentally impaired. Installing signs is only a Band-aid approach, since the How would they be able to help How to keep teens kids merely move on to another residential street that isn't their friend? posted. The answers are: Give them safe rather than sorry And the overriding issue remains. Will the district find coffee, cold showers, tum them .. a way to expand parking on campus, or find a way to on their side ifthey get sick, try to By Phyllis Hillinger "Party Smart" - check out the "walk them" sober in an attempt prohibit parking that has become something of a "bad Teen safety was on top of the plans, be there for rides, discuss to keep them awake. They are all list when some caring towns­ appropriate behavior. neighbor" policy? incorrect. people gathered for the Commu­ Just keeping track of where a The correct response should nity Partnership workshop last fall. teen is going can often be very Parents were especially con­ difficult. It may not be to a party, _,, cerned because a large group of just over to a friend's house, but Publisher- Stewart Hancock ninth-graders had attended a party then out for ice cream. Vice President- Richard K. Keene where drinking and sexual activ­ With this in mind, another Com- ity were reported. • General Manager- John A. Mcintyre Jr. munity Partnership task force cre- How could we reach parents ated a unique item: BEEPS - Executive Editor- Susan Graves with the important message that Bethlehem's Everyone Every- Managing Editor-Dev Tobin parties give teens a chance for where Positioning System. -<- healthy socialization, but can also This 8-and-a-half-by-11-inch Copy Editor- Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen Salvione, Jaimie Williams get out of control? erasable board magnetically Editorilll Staff- Heather Brockbank, Donna Production Manager- John Brent A small but mighty House Par­ hangs on the refrigerator. There ~ Bell, Nick Kutryb, Linda Marshall, Katherine Assistant Production Manager - David Abbott ties Task Force decided to tackle is a place for both the parent and McCarthy, Kristin McElroy, Jane Norris, Joseph Production Staff- Marcus Anderson, Allison the difficult issue, and give it a teen to fill where they are going, Phillips, Mark Shawhan Person, Jeremy Schoonmaker blast of reality. They created and most importantly, the phone <' Special Sections Editor- Elizabeth Byrns Production Intern- Christy McKeighan "You're invited to a Big Blast" number where they can be which is inserted into today's Spot­ reached. Sports Editor- Noah Feit Circulation - Gail Harvey light, and was also sent home in BEEPSislikeaglobalposition • Photography - Jim Franco Classijieds - Susan Downey the high school's "High Flyer." tracking device, only low tech. Advertising Manager -Louise Havens Accounting- Christine Breedon This "invitation" reminds ev­ Everyfamilywithachildingrades Advertising Representatives- Corinne Legal Advertisements - Liz Bradt eryone of the possible conse­ six to 11 will receive BEEPS in the ... Blackman, Ray Emerick, Dan O'Toole, John quences of underage drinking - mail very soon, free of charge. alcohol poisoning, increased 125 Adams St., Delmar 12054 BEEPS was funded by the sexual activity, destruction of prop­ Bethlehem Police Officers Union E-mail- (518) 439-4949 ertY and possible legal ramifica- NEWS: spotnews@albany .net (Local 3364 Council82, AFSCME ' FAX (518) 439-0609 tions. · AFL-CIO), Albany County Stop ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIED: OFFICE HOURS: spotads@albany .net In addition, the "invitation" of­ DWI and Bethlehem Opportuni­ ·· 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. fers suggestions to help everyone ties Unlimited.

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Rather than being whatever they may be. ber of commerce plan to rede­ of these centers (as in here today, doesn't have to jump to the con­ told what is meaningful or valu­ Zoom-in on Bethlehem's rela­ velop Delaware Avenue and a empty tomorrow) and the fact that clusion that we must have retail able, for better or worse, our heri- tively calm waters: drop in one school superintendent's call for they constitute a mixed blessing outlet proposals to close the gap. business development. for Glenmont residents and Theschooldistricthasasmuch None of these issues is new. Bethlehem's existing small busi­ to offer as it has at stake. Its great­ "let's Get Ready to They have all been on the horizon nesses, we had better put our en­ est asset and motivation is its need · Boxing Instructional Lessons & since the early 1990s, and they are ergy into developing consensus to make education relevant in the -~ -· Cardiovascular Conditioning all related. 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THE SPOTLIGHT April12, 2000 -PAGE 13 ,.,o- Legion to dish up all-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast The American Legion Post on Dollars for Scholars to meet Karen Deeley at 439-1575. Any organization receives for its many Voorheesville Avenue will serve Dollars for Scholars will meet addresses, phone numbers, or in­ community service activities. an all-you-can-eat-breakfast on tonight, April 12, at 7 p.m. at formationaboutclassmateswould It is expected the structure will Sunday, April 16, from 8 a.m. to . Jane Norris Clayton A Bouton Junior-Senior be appreciated. be used as a site for wedding pho­ noon. 439·8532 High School. Kiwanis to build gazebo tos, musical programs and a wide The menq will include eggs, range of other functions. sausage, french toast, home fries, School's out As part of its 50th anniversary Schools in the district will be celebration in June, the Kiwanis Project coordinators David toast and beverages. 7:30p.m. atthefirehouseon Route Hopper and James Hladun will be Schools to practice drill on spring break April 14 to 21. Club of New Scotland will con­ 85A in New Salem. April 14 is an unused snow day. struct a gazebo in Hotaling Park assisted by other Kiwanis mem­ Schools in the district will par­ The dinners include fish, School will resume on April 24. bers in constructing the gazebo. ticipate in a state-mandated "go in Voorheesville. french fries, coleslaw, and a bev­ Appreciation night set The gift is in appreciation of To help out, ptll Hopper at 489- home" emergency drill on Thurs­ erage. New England clam chow­ 5356. day, Aprill3. The village of Voorheesville is the support and cooperation the der and dessert will also be avail­ planning a volunteer appreciation Students will go home no more able. night on May 27. than 15 minutes before normal The cost is $6 for adults, $5.50 dismissal time. for seniors and $3 for children Class of '90 slates reunion Town board meets tonight under 12. Voorheesville high's class of The New Scotland town board Eat-in dining is offered or take­ 1990 will hold its lOth reunion on Is youriRA will meet tonight, April 12, at 7 outs can be ordered by calling Aug. 12, at the Cranberry Bog on p.m. at town hall on Route 85 in 765-2231. The final dinner will be Wolf Road in Colonie. For infor­ Slingerlands. onApril2L mation and a reservation, call St. Matthew's men to meet at parish center at the moon St Matthew's Men's Associa­ Delmar Carpet Care tion has scheduled its next meet­ ing for Sunday, Aprill6, at 7 p.m. -----www.commonsensemoney.com --• at the parish center. QUALITY CARPET CLEANING Firemen serving fish fries • WALL TO WALL New Salem Volunteer Fire • UPHOLSTERY ~ ~:~:;.nl;N t:.~~~ ~~~o~ L__·_O_R_IE_NT_A_L_S_A_ND_A_R_EA_R_U_G_S ___r:;..:;im~Ba=.m_.:.ett::______, . t6 tn at ral Garden

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Saturday, it became increasingly ·' .:,sented the sublime stewardship, and a world- class swimmer who mendous asset in the Eagles' run "Ken puts in a tremendous difficult, he explained, to research and perpetuation, ·of a tradition competed at the highest levels of of championships, opposing amount of work and has done a other teams and do all the other unique in area sports. the sport, in NCAA championship coaches realize the magnitude of terrific job" said Bethlehem Ath­ things he has always felt impor­ ••.. When Neff announced his res­ meets and the 1984 Olympic tri­ what this program has accom­ letic Director Fred Powers. "He tant, let alone find quality time for ignation March 26, a decision he als, Neff still says that those events plished. has been able to shape the atti­ Nancy and his daughters Meghan had made before the start of this "never matched the intensity we ''What they've done has been tudes of the kids, and this year is and Kristen. past season and leaked only to his . had at Bethlehem," where he par­ awesome, it's what we've tried to a good example. We may not have While hard work has certainly ·-wife Nancy, it took almost every­ ticipated in four Sectional cham­ attain," said Burnt Hills swim had the bestteam, but it is a testa­ been one of the halhnarks of the one by surprise and saddened pionships as a swimmer and coach Kevin Fitzpatrick, whose ment to Ken that he gets the kids program's success,Whipple, more than a few of those close to achieved a national rank of seven team has posed the stiffest chal­ to work beyond their capabilities among others, also feels that the ·'<-the program. in the backstroke his senior year. lenge to the Eagles' domination in and reach higher benchmarks." long, unbroken legacy of winning "I wasn't sure how to go about The system is proven, and recent years. It was the Spartans "I don't know that we're doing has created a mystique that the it, but I knew if I had told anyone youngsters first buy into it through who went up to Dehnar two years anything truly innovative, but this team can use to its advantage. ,_ earlier someone would have said the community development ago and snapped Bethlehem's doesnotmeanwewon'ttakecredit D LEGACY/page 16 'Let's win this one for coach', and feeder program, the Delmar unbeaten string of Section II dual for the work we do," explained that would not have been appro­ Dolfins, which has been invalu­ meets which had stood since Neff. "I doubt there are many .priate," he explained. 'The kids able in preparing athletes for scho­ Whipple's first year of 1970. The teams that show up for practice at "·-·have to be in it for themselves; I lastic swimming, butdoesnotlimit following year Fitzpatrick's club 8 a.m. New Year's Day. I wanted wanted to run things this last year its influence to perfecting tech­ was on the brink of a champion­ to cancel that session one year the same way as always." niques and strokes. ''We get the ship until the final Sectional relay. and the kids wouldn't hear of it." Speaking ~- The Bethlehem way emanates philosophy out there at a young This past season most observers It is, in fact the time require­ .. .-.... from a mindset Whipple.installed age," explained Whipple, who ran thought them the most talented ment in maintaining a stellar level when he arrived at the school 30 the program at one time, "by de­ squad in the area. Whenever the of excellence that prompted Neff -years ago. It still fuels the system, veloping attitudes early on and smoke cleared, though, it was to hang up his whistle and his and has as much to do with pride setting patterns." When the re­ Bethlehem that always grabbed stopwatch. With his club in the , and attitude as it does with form sults at the varsity level are as the ring The final triumph was a pooleveryweekdaymomingfrom by Nick ,_and fractions. "At the state meets, impressive as they have been, he fitting way for Neffto close his. 6-7, after schoolfor 2-3 hours, and you can always pick out the added, "It gives these kids some­ Vai~P.T. Bethlehem swimmer," noted Pat thing to look forward to and that's SHIN SPLINTS Even wllhallthe snow re~ntly, lots of us are beginning Davis, a senior on the 1999-2000 important." FIND OUT WHY GREEN IS to think Spring and getting Into shape for the warmer weather. Some will hi! the ro,ads jogging; others may begin ·-- undefeated Eagle squad. "He11 be Indeed, Bethlehem does get an aercbk exercise class. and that Is great! 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"It's always in the a much better job of preparing "I don't feel comfortable that want to do the work, that 90 per­ "Swimming is an incredible back of our minds as swimmers," and motivating his teams to deal I'm leavingthe athletes;" lamented cent of the battle," he said. He is head gport, and when the chips said. Davis. "We'ye just always withpressureoranyotherpoten­ Neff. "They put their blind trust in fond of quoting someone ·whom .. ,-, are down, when other kids might found a way to focus and buckle tialobstacles. His record eclipsed me and now I'm leaving, and I feel people also associate with the wonder what it takes to win, the down when we had to." thatofhismentorWhipple, whose bad about that. I'm grateful for word "dynasty". "John Wooden Bethlehem kids have been there "I did my best to squelch it teams captured 13 titles in 14 sea­ whatthey've done for me. They've used to say that athletics don't -·· and have an understanding of what (talk of the streak), to try not to sons, and his swimmers dropped kept ri:te young, and they've kept test ·character, they reveal it; " it takes," he reasoned. "I think worryaboutit,"saidNeff. "Butifi only two Sectional dual meets me eager. said Neff. "Well, I've been given a thafsworthseveralpointsameet" said it never affected me, it would during his coaching career. But Countering the melancholy lot of good characters through , The flip side to nearly three be a lie; it would be wrong if 1 /to listen to Neff, those are just surrounding Neffs departure is a the years." -~- straight decades of winning, of didn't feel any pressure over it." numbers, nothing more. The real genuine respect for his decision, And he has given them all a lot cow:se, is the pressure to keep In his 14 years at the top of the measure of his value as a coach and accomplishments, from col­ back in return. cannot be so readily obtained. leagues and contemporaries. "I'm "If all we're doing is producing thrilled for Ken, and I'm proud of fast swimmers; then we've failed," him and what he has done," said It~ Move he said. "Hopefully I've been able Whipple. And Fitzpatrick added, Your to pass on some of the gifts that I11 "I'm very pleased for him, and were given to me. Swimming en­ be missing him. He asked for the abled me to be more confident, best, and did not accept excuses. not just in the water but in life, and I looked up to him, and have en· to pursue my passions. Hopefully joyed coaching against him." our guys have grown as people; Neff will still maintain a pres­ We want you to look forward to your next haircut. 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Now his "It will be hard when the guys are iiiiiMa&tm of Bari>ering Saturday 9:00 to S:OO ·Walk-ins and by appointment younger brother John is on the talking up the next meet;" he said. way up, only things will be a little "I'm going to wantto put my opin­ ----~------....;;.----,---.., different at the pool when he gets ions in. Ifs going to be a couple of there. years before this comes out of · '· { "I feel bad for him, and for the me." · t:oocfSamaritan v : , guys who will be returning next Meanwhile he will continue to ':1 year,"saidPatDavis. 'Theywon't take little, if any, credit for the remarkable feats of his program. Se't,~?f:!YJ t't be •hie w - fu, ""' ""

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Sigil up for the with a good dose of TLC fill the air as the talented duo of Aprill7, at 2 p.m., kids in grades Wednesday,April26,meetingand April showers bring green are more than an inconvenience, Sandra andJ ohn Bromka perform one through four can create amaz­ receive a copy of the book. shoots to the garden, soft days to they destroy the continuity of the today, April' 12, at 7 p.m. ing pictures from clay with an in­ Wonderful pastel landscapes our lives and wet books to the series and deprive others of their Bring the family for a taste of structor from Scotia-Glenville by Eleanor Patton are in the hall library. right to the material. the entertainment that Bells and Children's Museum. gallery this month. Art and arti­ There has been an increase If a periodical can not leave the Motley will provide in Voorhees­ "Frog Frolics" for children in facts collected by Walter Baker in recently in the number of materi­ library, please use one of the pub­ ville schools this week kindergarten and up is set for Africa are in the display case and als returned to us damaged - lic photocopiers to copy the ar­ The Every Other Thursday Tuesday, Aprill8, at 10:30 a.m. community room during April on sometimes beyond our qpable ticle you want or, if the magazine Night Poets is celebrating its lOth Sign up is required for both loan from Baker's daughter, staffs ability to repair them. It is available online, print it out anniversary this month. On Satur­ programs. Martha Oden. The collection in­ seems a fitting season to review And our old friends ••• day, April15, at 11 a.m. the poets Winter Adult Reading Club cludes vibrant, colorful wall hang­ some basics on the use and care Hardcover books cost the li­ have invited the library's memory participants will gather for a recap ings, pictures and wooden ship of the library materials that are brary about $25 apiece. Their writinggrouptojoin them in read- of reading activities on Thursday, models. spines, like those of their readers, April20 at 7 p.m. Bring your lists Signed petitions for a seat on wear out with stress over time. Voorheesville and recommendations. the library board of trustees are Use a bookmaFk rather than flip­ Reservation Road by John due by April14. • /Check It Out ping the book over and leaving it Public Library Burnham Schwartz is the April Barbara Vink Bethlehem Public Library spread, wing-like, until your next reading session. ing aloud some of their stories Caporizzo to discuss career the common property of this com­ Paperbacks are most vulner­ and poems for patrons to enjoy. munity. able to this sort of mistreatment, Background music will be pro­ WTEN weatherman Steve miimte career presentations they A·VTLC but even hardcovers are not bound vided byTom Corrado and friends. Caporizzo will address Voorhees­ want to attend. The library must pay from $30 like they used to be. Bookmarks Join us for morning coffee pro­ ville middle level students on Ca­ The evening will be capped off ... to $100 for a feature ffim on video­ are also preferred to turning down vided by the Friends of the li­ reer Night, Friday, April28, from by a music social featuring a local tape, depending on whether or the comers of pages. Kindly leave brary. 6:30to 10 p.m. at Clayton A Bou­ disc jockey. the dog-ears on your dog. not it is a new release. The cost is Also on Saturday, from 2 to 4 ton Junior-Senior High SchooL Students can still sign up at the upwards of $60 to $70 apiece for Common sense dictates that p.m., Susan Spivak will conduct a Forty-seven parent volunteers school, but seating is limited. documentaries and other nonfic­ smokers shouldn't get so ab­ workshop designed to introduce have agreed to share information sorbed in a book that they forget Parents are encouraged to ac­ tion videos, because of their lim­ writers to the art of creating po­ abouttheircareersandmorethan company students. An to knock off the hot ash, that bev' 80 students have signed up. ited availability. audiobook etry from life experiences. Sign Sixth-grade teacher Sheila costs $60 to $80. COs, CO-ROMs erageimbibersusecoastersrather up is requested. The program is Middle level students have al­ than Mosquito Coast, and that par­ Lobel is chairwoman of the pro­ and DVDs cost $20 and up. funded in part by a grant from ready preselected the three 15- gram. Now is the time to get into the ents keep the library's copy of Poets and Writers Inc. through habit of not leaving audiovisual Baby and Child Care away from fundsreceivedfromtheNewYork materials in your car. As the days teething babies. A plea and a thank Council on the Arts. you get warmer, so do the tempera­ Scrabble players will meet tures inside your vehicle - One final plea-please, please againonMonday,April17, at6:30 enough to do considerable dam­ do not leave library materials piled p.m. Please bring a board if you 1 age to AV materials. Careless han­ up outside the drop box. Thieves, have one. We'll draw straws for wwwJinyldeck.com dling of these items substantially wind and rain ineviiably get to partners and squeeze in two or decreases'the value of the experi­ them before we do. three games as time allows. Dream decks and railings -a lifetime olfeisure ence for subsequent users. In 1999 Bethlehem Public "School's Out, Library's In" is Audiobooks are especiallyvul­ library's holdings nurp.bered over coming up next week with two Maintenance free living 377-0374 ·nerable. If one tape in the set is 155,000. More than 13,000 new special programs for elementary damaged, the whole bookisoutof titles were purchased in that fiscal circulation for a couple of months year. library circulation - the until a replacement tape comes in actual number of loans - was -if a replacement is available at counted at more than 500,000. alL Partial replacement of CD That's a lot of folks handling boxed sets is not possible. your property. For it is your prop­ DVDs, COs and CO-ROMs, erty, paid for by your tax dollars. though more durable than tapes, Your careful stewardship goes a are subjectto surface damage due long way toward preserving some to improper handling. Always hold of your community's most valu­ a disc by the edge or the center, able possessions. Please do your and always return it to its box. part. Your librarians and your · Periodicoddling neighbors will thank you. Periodicals costthe library any­ Louise Grieco where from about $16 a year to more than $200 for dailies like Holy Names slates The New York Times. Most aver­ May blood drive age between $30 and $50 per year. The Academy of the Holy Even the less expensive peri­ Names will host its fourth blood odicals, however, are public prop­ drive on Friday, May 12, from noon erty. 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. ·-. ·~- . Selkirk Scouts to serve brunch oGienmont· .:-· -- Selkirk's Boy Scout Troop 81 NEWS NOTES calstudentambassadorswhowill (From Page 1) pact on municipal services and will serve brunch on Sunday, April Selkirk be visiting Egypt and Great Brit- revenues, and a land use and zon­ 16; from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ain this summer as representa- firstlookatthedraftscopingdocu­ ing history of the parcel, in the Bethlehem Elks Lodge on Route South Bethlehem tives of the United States. ment that presents issues Nigro final SEQR declaration. proposes to address in its SEQR 144 in Selkirk. BrooksofOneontawillprepare review, a key step in seeking site A key area addressed in the Pancakes will be cooked to or­ the chicken, and there will be a approval to develop the future scoping draft is the project's traf- · ... der. bake sale. home of a Wal-Mart Super Cen- fie impact. As part of the SEQR There will also be a visit from Bennett to address School's out ter, Lowe's home improvement process, Nigro proposes to gather the Easter Bunny, Easter egg historical society for spring recess outlet and several smaller retail data on peak traffic volume at 15 hunt, bake sale and flower sale. Ravena-Coeymans Historical Students in the RCS school dis- and service facilities. key intersections in surrounding areas of Glenmont as well as study­ The cost is $6 for adults and $5 Society will welcome historian trictwillenjoyaspringbreakfrom. That scoping document, with for seniors and children under 12. Allison Bennett at its next meet­ ing driveway traffic at Glenmont April15 to 23. some minor revisions made at the Elementary School, across from Kids 5 and under eat for free. ing on Thursday, April13, at 7:30 Happy holidays! planning board meeting, is on file Historical association p.m. at the village office building the proposed site on Route 9W. on Mountain Road in Ravena. Youth soccer to meet at Bethlehem Public Library and While the planning board seeks sets talk on potters RCS Youth Soccer will hold a the town clerk's office. public input into the SEQR pro­ • Cedar Hill School on River Bennett is a noted author and local historian. meeting on Thursday, APril13, at The boardfurtherreviewed the cess, Bethlehem's public works Road in Selkirk will be the site of 7 p.m. at the middle school. scoping materials at its April 4 The meeting is free and open and planning departments are a Bethlehem Historical Associa­ • h & 1 b meeting, and will open Tuesday's gearingupforthatprocessaswell. tion presentation on local potters to the public. Refreshments will FIS game C U meeting specifically for public on Thursday,April13, at 7:30p.m. be served, courtesy of the histori­ pills Easter egg hunt comment on the document. Writ- They will seek authorization cal society and Grand Union. Ravena Fish & Game Club will ten comments will be accepted tonight from the town board to Guest speakers are William begin soliciting applications from Bouck and Warren Broderick of The historical society is look­ hold its annual Easter egg hunt through April21. ingforinformationaboutRebecca and fish fry on Friday, APril21. Thescopingdocumentoutlines outside consultants on traffic the state Archives. analysis, soil and hydrological Jan Willsey, aformer resident of Food will be 'available begin- areas to be addressed, and meth­ Church to dish up engineering and other SEQR is­ Coeymans Hollow, who died in ning at 11 a.m. The Easter egg odology for doing so, in Nigro's turkey dinner 1928whenshewasabout90years hunt will get under way at noon. SEQR process. Those issues sues. South Bethlehem United Meth­ old. Fish Fry Fridays rangefromsoilgeology,slopesta- They will also ask the board to odist Church will dish up a turkey establish an escrow account into Relatives in Saratoga need the The auxiliary of Selkirk Fire bility and drainage, to noise, air dinner on Friday, April 14, from which the developer would de­ information to complete genea­ Company No. 1 will serve up a quality, and the visual impact of 4:30 to 7 p.m. posit funds to pay such consult­ logical records. traditional Friday Night Fish Fry theprojectonsurroundingneigh- ants, as the town frequently re­ The menu will include roast on April 21 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. borhoods. turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed Barbecue benefits quires during the SEQRprocess. potatoes, cranberry ·sauce, · student ambassadors The menu will include fried The docull!ent also proposes fish, french fries, cole slaw, a bev- to incorporate the project's im­ squash, cranberry fruit fluff and a . Atakeoutbarbecuewillbeheld beverage. on Saturday, April15, from 3 to 6 erage and dessert. For information or reserva­ p.m. at the Knights of Columbus The price is $6 for adults and t;!ons, call 767-2752. Hall on Main Street in Ravena. $3 for children under 12. D University Proceeds will help support lo- Alcove slates Community Yard Sale (From Page 1) be aware of that." The Alcove Preservation Asso­ There are several projects at Genshaft also works closely Clifton Park Arena ciation is. organizing a Commu­ UAlbany that she's particularly with public schools, and is on the nity Yard Sale for Saturday, April proud of. board of the Capital Area School !Iouth In-Line 29. The rain date is May 6. "I started Initiatives for Development Association - Treasure maps can be picked Womeh,"Genshaftsaid. "This is a (CASDA) fund-raising board of 10 to 12 She began her academic ca- up at 9 a.m. at Coeymans Hollow Learn to Skate- women,andwegivegrants,schol- reer at Ohio State University. firehouse on Route 143. arships and awards for students " "I was an assistant, associate, //// Learn to Play! A bake sale, car wash and lun­ and career advancement." then full professor, then associate cheon will be held in conjunction The awards are available to actirig provost, a presidential in­ with the yard sale. women who have some connec- tern, head of the University Sen­ Session I ...... April27" thru May 25'" tion to UAlbany. ate an~ chair of the 4~-mem~er 1 ('IIIIIlliilmmm:liilmmm:liil:fl Genshaft also led the univer- education department, she srud. !I Session II ...... June 1st thru June 29 b sity's strategic planning process, The ,Ohio n~tive . has a (1_?__ .. """...... Session III ..... July 13'" thru August 10" which took two years to complete bachelors degree m social work Scharffs and was accepted in 1998. Indi- and p~yc~olo~. She work_ed as a -~ vidual schools and colleges in the psyc~Iatric social ~~rker m Wis­ system are now writing their stra- consm before reahzmg that she Sign up at Southern Saratoga YMCA in Clifton Park tegic plans. could_ ma~e more of an impact ... Oil "I've done a lot with distance workmg m schoolsc Genshaft • learning" said Genshaft of the earnedamaster'sdegreeinschool & Trucking Co.' Inc. technol~gy that lets classes be psychol?gy and a doctorate in ., For Heating Fuels broadcast to, and received from, counseling psychology at Kent ·Curious about the different sites. State. Bulk Diesel Fuel Genshaft also expanded the Genshaft lives in Dehnar with ComP-lete cost of a funeral? •Local Peo'Pfe university's international compo- her husband S~even Greenba~m • nent. 'There are more exchange andtwosons.SJX-year-old]oehsa Use of the Facilities ...... $_ Casket ofYourChoice ...... $_ . Serving Loca£ Peopfe" agreements, more students studentatHamagraelElementary Glenmont So. Bethlehem abroad, and there are more for- School and 3-year-old Bryan at- Auto Equipment ...... $_ Outer Enclosure 465-3861 767-9056 eignstudentshere," she said. "The tends n~rsery school. Professional Services of (Vault, Box, etc.) ...... $_ llllllmmJ::C;;t:lllmmmc:cm:cil world is getting smaller and Joeiis excited aboutthe move, Funeral Home Staff .... $_ Cash Advances ...... $_ smaller and our students need to but "Bryan thinks he's moving to ' Disney World," she said. Check out our prices then compare. Total ? Genshaft said that being a uni­ versity president "was always in the back of my mind," but she's It's important to look at the costs because some funeral homes still pinching herself about the charge more for their_servlces and others charge more for their career move. merchandise. In order to do a fair comparison, yoil need to look "I'll miss my friends and .col­ -·· at the bottom line. We believe you will find our prices reason­ leagues," she said. 'They're good able, especially for the qualiry service you will receive: people. People are dedicated to their disciplines and improving them. I've had good and invalu­ Complete Tradition Funeral Service able experi'ences here, and I'm Meyers Funeral Home ..... 439-5560 thankful for that. I hope I've made contributions." Complete Cremation Service Genshaft believes in a clear Cremation Funeral Service ..... 459-0044 mandate for academic institutions. "We're dealing with a lot of ' changes," she said. 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THE SPOTL/GHJ:, .. April12, 2000 -PAGE 19 •;?>- E~·••imi'E¥ihliiilt5Si131! · Out of town Boy, Jason Wtlliam Duffy, to ...._- Jennifer and Thomas Duffy of Rochester, March 28. Paternal grandparents are former Delmar­ •·-, residents Eugene and Barbara Duffy of Bonita Springs, Fla ..

··. --w~!iZB:rfilMfiiic~r!Si Columbia University - Kathryn Sherwin of Delmar. Manhattan College-Erica St. : ,.· LuciaofDelmar (scholar-athlete). Siena College - Presidential Scholars: Nicole Clark, Leah ,) .. Gisotti, Kevin Smith and Sara Ted and Keira Morrell' Teumim, all of Delmar; Christo­ pher Glassanos, James Perkins and Sonya Smelyansky, all of Buckley, Morrell marry Glenmont; Karen Johansen of Keira Buckley, daughter ofN eil The flower girl was Bryna Slingerlands; and Adrean Vison and Beverly Buckley of Norwalk, Shuman, cousin ·of the groom. of Voorheesville. Conn., and Ted Morrell Jr., son of ThebestmanwasPauiMorrell, H" h h 1bands Ted and Linda Morrell of brotherofthegroom. Ushers"were lg SC 00 Glenmont, were married Aug. 21. Joseph Morrell, brother of the tO present COnCert -- The ceremony was performed groom, Mark Spitzner, Patrick · Three bands will perform to- by the Rev. Luke McCann of Crocetta and Eric Recene. day, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Marist College and the Rev. Gene The groom is manager of Lu- Bethlehem Central High School. , Grobe at Sacred Heart Church in cent Technologies in Basking The Concert Band and Jazz · Esopus, Ulster County. A recep­ tion followed at West Park Wme Ridge, N.]. Band, both under the direction of ,, Cellars in New Paltz. The bride is an administrative Patrick Beauregard, will perform assistant at"the corporate offices selections ranging from John The matron of honor was Nina of Circuit City in Piscataway, N .]. Philip Sousa's. "El Capitan" to Dunn, sister of the bride. £rides-· Afteraweddingtriptothewine Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean · ._ maids were Andrea Frate, Beverly country of Northern California, A Thing.". .Shaer, Ann Buckley and Moira Carolyn Collins and Kenneth Daves Buckley, all sisters of the bride. the couple lives in Bridgewater, The Symphonic Band,. con- N.]. · · ducted by "Michael Tebbano, will .,. playthe"EnglishFolkSongSuite" Collins, Daves to wed· Malone, Winker engaged by Ralph Vaughn-Williams.. Carolyn Rachelle Collins, Community College. The Symphonic Band per-· daughter of William Collins of Jean Malone, daughterofAlfred She is an accounting analyst at sity at Albany"and is a reading formedrecentlyfortheNewYork Selkirk and Francine Slingerland United Health Care in Albany. and Anne Malone of Glenmont, teacher at Bethlehem Central State School Music Association's of Ravena, and Kenneth Frank andJosephWinkler, son of] ames Middle School. · · annual conference. Daves, son of Lawrence Daves of The future groom is a graduate of Bethlehem Central High and Karen Winkler of Clinton, Thefuturegroomisagraduate Theconcertisfreeandopento Broadalbin and Nancy Daves of School. ,- Oneida County, are engaged to be of SUNY Plattsburgh. He is an the public. Delmar, are engaged to be mar- married. English teacher at Schenectady · For information, call the music ried. He is a sales manager for Green The bride-to-be is a graduate of High-School and a graduate stu- departmentat439-4921. Thebride-to-beisagraduateof Leaf Distributors in Albany. Bethlehem Central High School dent at the University at Albany. Coxsackie-Athens Junior-Senior The couple plan a june 24 wed: and SUNY Potsdam. She has a The couple plans May12wed- High School and Hudson Valley ding. master's degree from the Univer- Science Bowl team ding. · . to go to nationals BCHS graduate attends ceremony ' Sophomore earns certif·ication For the third year in a row,. BCHSgraduateDeborahLobel juniors affirm their commitment Patrick Dawson, a sophomore Dawson; 15, spent more than BethlehemCentra!HighSchool's wasam"ongmorethan92juniors to education and accept there­ atBethlehemCentra!HighSchool, 300 hours this winter at Mount Science Bowl team placed first in at Boston. University's School of sponsibilities of the vocation be­ regional competition. Educationwhorecentlydedicated fore beginning student teaching. recently completed the require- Snow, Vt., as one of ~e youn~est ments for certification as an Out- members of the National Ski Pa­ The BCHS team, composed of themselves to the life of an educa- Lobel, the daughter of Alan and · doorEmergencyCareTechnician. trol. Sam Volo, John Hanley, David tor at the 12th annua]Junior Pin- Karen Lobel of Delmar, is a spe­ Phllips, Ted Laird. and Nina Niu, ning and Affirmation ceremony. cia! and elementary "ducation iscoachedbyscienceteacherPaul During the formal ceremony, major. O'Reilly. The team defeated Schenectady in the final round by a score of 156-8. The team will travel to the Na­ tional Science Bowl competition in Washington, D.C., May 5 to 8. All five team members have won an" all-expense paid trip to Space Camp in Montreal this Au­ gust. , I

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Art for the Soul I Community United Methodist Church on Route OJ SERVICES JEWELRY 85 in Slingerlands will host an !'lrt show and sale f Down Swing Productions Profes­ Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 featuring paintings of. the late Charles Schade sional D.J. Services. Music from the Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia­ 1940's through today tailored to meet monds - Handcrafted Wedding Rings & and oilier members of Village Artists on Saturday your taste. 393-47_18. Attendant's Gifts. · and Sunday, April15 and 16. Sale hours are 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to"1 p.m. on INVITATIONS LIMOUSINE Suriday. Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Super Special!!!! 3 hours for only $99. Personalized invitations & announce- Advantage Limousine. 433·01 00 · The church and Bethlehem Art Association ments for weddinQs, showers, bar Some rest. Scholarship Fund will benefit from the sale. mitzvah, new baby, graduation. Admissioo is free. For information, call Lorraine Smith at 439-6437 . • PAGE 20-April 12, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT um(/b i 1 lx,• Ou;IELArfiiir D Parking (From Page 1) Samuel Madison Mrs. Wetmore was a graduate AmosHallenbeckofWesterlo; 16 Services were from the Dreis of Buffalo Children's Hospital grandchildren; and 14 great­ Funeral Home and St. Mary's the wait short by crossing New Samuel R. Madison, 86, of Nursing School. grandchildren. Church, both in Albany. Scotland Road onto !.aGrange and Wellington Road in Delmar died Services were from the Burial was in Memory's Gar­ making a quick U-turn to re-enter Friday, April7, at Albany Medical She worked in private and in­ Cunningham Funeral Home in den in Colonie. northbound traffic on New Scot­ Center Hospital. stitutional settings. She was su­ Greenville. land. Born in pervising head nurse in the deliv­ Withpoliceconcernedoverthe • Buffalo, he ery room at Buffalo Children's Burial .was in Onesquethaw Marjorie Nelson finished his · Hospital. She also worked for Cemetery. - Marjorie M. Lyon Nelson, 79, potential tniffic hazards posed by such an aggressive driving tactic pre-law stud­ Physicians Mem9rial Hospital, Contributions may be made to of Castro Valley, Calif., and for­ at the busy intersection, Fuller ies at Alfred Strong Memorial Hospital and Community Hospice of Albany merly of Slingerlands, died Fri­ said Beebe was asked to outline University Albany Medical Center Hospital. County, 315 S. Manning Blvd., day, March 17. and the Uni­ She was a communicant of St. Albany 12208. Mrs. Nelson was a homemaker ways to address the problem. versity of Paul's Episcopal Church. and a real estate agent. He will present his proposed Buffalo and Survivors include her hus­ Survivors include her husband, ban tonight. graduated band, Harlow G. Wetmore; a David C. Powell . Wtlliam Pierrepont Nelson; three No traffic laws currently on the from the Uni­ daughter, Janice A Romero of David C. Powell, 62, of New daughters, Barbara Prentis But­ books similarly restrict U-turns versity of Madison Delmar; and a granddaughter. Hope, Pa, and formerly ofDelmar, tress, Ann Lyon English and on town roadways. Buffalo Law Services were from St. Paul's diedSaturday,April1,athishome. Deborah Webster Russell; and five School. Episcopal Church. Born and. raised in Stottville, grandchildren. School's in session - Mr. Madison joined the Public Arrangements were by the he received a bachelor's degree Arrangements were by the Jess Because of the number of Service Commission as principal Daniel Keenan Funeral Home in in civil engineeringfrom Syracuse C. Spencer Mortuary. weather-related school cancella­ attorney. And except for one year, Albany. University and a master's degree Services were from Holy Cross tions, Bethlehem Central schools when he served as the Albany Contributions may be made to from Rensselaer Polytechnic In­ Episcopal Church in Castro Val­ will be in session on April24, with representative of the state Hous­ the Columbarium Environment stitute in Troy. ley. a regular schedule. ing Commission, he served con­ Fund, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Mr. Powell was tiaffic opera­ --- tinuously on the PSC legal staff. 21 Hackett Blvd., Albany 12208. tions and safety engineer for the From 1961 to 1983, he was chief federal Department of Transpor­ RCS bomb threats trigger executive officer until his retire­ tation in Trenton, N.]. He was also ment. Ernest Platt Jr. director of the operations bureau evacuation at four schools Mr. Madison was a member of Ernest Edward Platt Jr., 80, of for the state DepartmentofTrans-­ the New York State Bar Associa­ By Joseph A. Phillips mitted to writing the remark as a Tupper Lake and formerly of portation in Albany from 1984 to Schools in the Ravena­ prank, and he was charged as a tion and a life member of its com­ Delmar, died Saturday, April9, at 1995. mittee on public utility law. He Coeymans-Selkirk district were minor with falsely reporting an Adirondack Medical Center in He was a fellow in the Institute quietly evacuated on Friday, incident. I also served as chairman of the Saranac l.ake. of Transportation Engineers, a March 31, as district officials re­ Following the Friday bomb ~ I Committee of State and Federal Born in Delmar, he served in member of N CHRP Project panel acted to a potential bomb threat scare, the same student was inter­ ' Commission Secretaries of the the Navy from 1936 to 1951. 3-38, a member of the Traffic Sig­ National Association of Regula­ This is the second incident that viewed about the phone threat, Mr. Platt was on the USS Mary­ nal Systems and a member of the tory Utility Commissioners. recently turned out to be a false but police said he was not involved land during-the Japanese attack National Committee oii Uniform Mr. Madison was a member of alarm, but district officials took in the incident, which remains on Pearl Harbor. Traffic Control Devices. theAmerican Birding Association, the occasion to alert parents of under investigation by state and Mr. Platt worked for Altamont He was a member of the town the pranks, and update them on theNationalAudubonSocietyand local-police. -4 the Nature Conservancy. He re­ Dairy in Tupper lake and was a of Solebury, Pa., planning com­ readiness to confront the real Both incidents prompted let­ ceived the lifetime Service Award Postal Service letter carrier be­ mission and the board of direc­ thing. ters to parents from Superinten­ from the Hudson Mohawk Bird fore he retired. tors of Fieldstone Townhouse According to police reports of dent Robert Drake info_rming Club. He was a former director of He was the husband of the late Association. theFridayincident,ananonymous them of the circumstances and Five Rivers Limited, an active Olive Smith Platt. Survivors include his. wife, caller contacted the school dis­ outlining the Safe Schools policy. member of Unity Church in Al­ Survivors include a son, Rob­ Judith Snyder Powell; his mother, trict switchboard shorlly after 1 "We want you to kriow the bany and a former member of its ert Platt of Tupper l.ake; a daugh­ Dorothy Raab Powell of Stottville; p.m. to report a bomb at "the school and the police believe our --­ board of trustees. ter, Marlene Tuczinski of East three daughters, Dori James of school," though which school the high school is safe," he said in the Survivors include his wife, Chatham; a sister, Louise Davis of Fairport, Monroe County, Mary caller meant was unclear. first letter, sent to high school Audrey Burlingham Kass Madi­ Lincoln, Neb.; a brother Raymond JuddofOrlando, Fla, and Suzanne ''Not\ling was really said spe­ parents and· issued March 31, son; three daughters, Mary W. Platt of Lincoln; and four grand­ Fiori of Middle Island; a son Wil­ cifically, butalloftheschoolswere though erroneously dated March Wassung of North Stonington, children. liam Powell of Selkirk; and three considered to be in some dan­ 28. It also warned that a false re- Conn., Robin M. Potter of Services were from the Richer grandchildren. ger," district spokeswoman Tara port of a bomb is a Class E felony Altamont and Carolyn K Kaufroan Funeral Home in Tupper l.ake. Services were from the Bates Boscherini said. in New York. of Glenmont; two sons, Douglas Burial, with full military hon­ and Anderson Funeral Home in As a precaution, the district's But following the second inci­ Madison of McLean, Va., and ors will be in St. Alphonsus Cem­ Hudson and West Ghent Re­ Safe School Plan, which calls for dent, a districtwide letter to par­ Frederick]. Kass ofN ew Windsor; etery in May. formed Church. evacuation and early dismissal of ents dated April3 made the point -- 11 grandchildreo.; and six great­ Contributions may be made to Burial was in West GhentCem- students in the face of such a more explicitly. grandsons. the Tupper l.ake Volunteer Squad. etery. threat, was put in effect at all four Mr. Madison donated his re­ "As a district, we do not toler­ district schools .. ate this kind of behavior," Drake mains to the Anatomical Gift Pro­ "It was toward the end of the gram at Albany Medical College. Beatrice Tallman Minnie E. Cozzy wrote. ''We take very seriously school day for the high school our responsibility to provide a safe Services were from Unity Beatrice M. Tallman, 77, of Minnie E. Wolbert Cozzy, 91, and the middle school," said • Church in Albany. of Delmar died Tuesday, April 4, and orderly environment for our Clarksville died Thursday, April Boscherini, "so transportation of­ students and staff ... we ask all Contributions may be made to 6, at her home. at Good Samaritan Lutheran ficials were able to quickly dis­ - Unity Church Building Fund or Home in Delmar. parents to dis"cuss with their chil­ Mrs. Tallman was a home­ patch buses." dren the serious consequences of the Nature Conservancy Eastern maker. - Born in Albany, she worked at New York Chapter. Bethlehem and State Police these so-called 'pranks."' She was the widow of Clayton Albany County- Courthouse, be­ oversaw evacuation of A.W. fore she retired. Drakealsovowedfurtheremer­ Tallman. Becker Elementary School in gency evacuation drills through­ Frances Wetmore Survivors include a son, Mrs. Cozzy was a former ~em- Selkirk, and town of Coeymans out the remainder of the school -· Frances A Alden Wetmore, 91, Clayton "Buster" Tallman ofKnox; ber of the Second Avenue Semors. police at the remaining schools. A year. of Delmar died Friday, April7, at five daughters, Carol Powers and . She was the widow of James- StatePolicebomb-sniffingK-9unit Boscherini said there have St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Donna Vail, both of Palm Harbor, Cozzy. was also summoned to search all been no further incidents, and, Born in Titusville, Pa she was Fla., Barbara Loucks of Berne, Survivors include two sons, school premises for explosives, "As far as I know, there has been a direct descendent of Priscilla Sharon Paratore of Altamont and ]ames]. CozzyofAlbanyandTho- according to police, butthesearch no drop in attendance. Things Alden. Denise Snyder of Knox; a brother, mas Cozzy of Vermont; three turned up nothing. · have gone back to normal, abso- -~ daughters, -Elizabeth Yates of AI- The bomb scare came a day lutely. We've had parents call us bany, Mary Barber of Albany and after officials at the high school and thank us for keeping them up Geraldine Carlo of Schaghticoke; discoveredgraffitionadeskwhich to date on these problems and our 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grand- said, '"The School's Gonna Blow plans for the future. Our parents children; and four great-great- Up on 3/30 at 10 a.m." Coeymans seem confident in our handling of grandchildren. police arrested a student who ad- the situation." The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices :*f for relatives and friends who do not or have Children's author not lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New to read at Five Rivers ' Scotland. Th~ ch;trge for a paid death notice STEFANAZZI & SPARGO Artist and author Thomas is $25. GRANITE CO., INe. Locker will read from his book In LARGE INDOOR & OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF BlueMountainsonSaturday,April ,_ We will continue to print Obituaries of FINISHED MONUMENTS & MARKERS "Your Professional, Full Service Monument Dealer" 15, at 11 a.m. indoors at Five Riv­ residents and former residents of the Towns of Lettering & Carving done in ltle largest workshop in the area ers Environmental Education Cen­ Bethlehem and New Scotland at _no charge. Located 3 Miles North of the Latham Circle on Rt. 9 ter, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. • Parents and children must ac­ In Memoriam, and Cards of Thanks will also lll785-4206 E company each other. Call to pre­ be printed for $25. Mon-Fri 94, Sat 9-1. ·Anytime by appointment register by April13. For informa- • tion, call Five Rivers at 47&-0291. 1 .,:'"':!- THE SPOTLiGHT

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By JOHN BRENT sion charge for the Baby Animal Barn and a $1 admission for the Petting Zoo.

t's spring! An~ the folks at During Baby Animal Week, the barn Indian Ladder Farms in and the petting zoo will be open from Altamont are celebrating! Baby 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. all seven days.,The _Animal Week, an annual traditioh at the market at Indian Ladder Farms will farm, begins Monday, April n Chil­ also be open during those hours. The dren and adults can enter the Baby ~ Yellow Rock Cafe, the popular on­ Animal Barn and see, pet and learn premises eatery at Indian Ladder about a wide' array of baby farm Farms, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 animals including chicken and bantam p.m: on weekdays and remain open an chicks, turkey chicks, ducklings, extra hour until 3 P:m. on weekends. goslings, guinea pigs, rabbits, puppies, Easter egg hunts will be held at kittens, lambs, goat kids, piglets, calves Indian Ladder Farms on Easter week­ and foals, end. The'hunts will take place on In addition to the barn, families are Saturday, Apri122 and Easter Sunday, invited to enjoy the Indian Ladder - April 23. On both days, the hunts will - Farms Petting Zoo, Here, parents 'and take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There children can interact with the animals is no charge to participate. The hunts in the pen and feed and pet them. will take place on Mount Mac at the farm and in the Herb Garden behind Other animal- exhibits include lggy the fatm market An Easter brunch will the angora goat, Rosie the Scottish be served at the Yellow Rock Cafe on Highlander cow plus the fainting goats Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addi­ -Woodrow, Luther and Issac. tion to the brunch, a children's menu Baby Animal Week runs through will be offered. Reservations are Sunday, April30. There is a $1 admis- required for the brunch. Also, as part of the spring festivities, Guided educational tours for animal pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides exhibits for schools and day care and tractor-drawn hay rides will be centers can be arranged by calling given on two consecutive weekends.' Laura Ten Eyck at 765-2956. ' Saturday and Sunday, April22 and 23 Indian Ladder Farms is an apple and April 29 and 30. The pony rides will orchard and country store featuring the be held from 11 am. to 3 p.m. with a Yellow Rock Cafe and Bakery, a gift charge of $2 per person, the horse­ shop, gourmet grocery, cider press, drawn wagon rides from 11 a.m. to .4 greenhouse and herb garden, nature p.m. with a charge of $2 per person and trail and picnic areas. There are the tractor-drawn hay rides will take seasonal opportunities to pick your own place from noon to 3 p.m. with a charge apples, pumpkins, blueberries and of $1 per person. raspberries. The farm is located on A soap bubble-making workshop run Route 156, two miles west of by Scotia-Glenville's Chridren's Mu­ Voorheesville. During the regular seum will be held on Saturday, Apri122, season, Indian La:dder Farms is open from 1 to 3 p.m. No sign up is nec.es­ Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am. to . sary, and the workshop is free. 6 p.m. For informatjon, call 765-2956. _ - The Capital District Humane Association will hold an animal adop­ • tion clinic featuring cats and dogs, also _on Saturday. PAGE 22 - April 12, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT

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Information, 381-1111. collection, 63 Stale St., through June 23. invitation for new members to join in MARTIN HAYES DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Information, 463-4478. singing classical and popular songs, Third Reformed Church, 20 TenEyck THE ACT OF MURDER AND DENNIS CAHILL RICH LAMANNA Proctor's Theatre, Stale Street, Ave .. Albany, Tuesdays, 7:30p.m. murder mystery, Hilton Arts Center, Irish folksingers, Page Hall, 135 Western & THE LAST WORD Schenectady, Apnl15, 8 p.m .. $34.50 to COLONIE ART LEAGUE Information, 477-4454. Russell Road, Albany, April14 and 15,8 Ave .. Albany, April13, 8 p.m., $15, $12 all-star jazz band, The Van Dyck, 237 $39.50. lnfonnalion, 346-6204. juried show of local artists, Pruyn House, .. p.m., $10 includes a light dessert. for seniors, $10 for students. Union St., Schenectady, April21, 7 and 207 Did Niskayuna Road, through April lnfonnation, 453-1048. Information, 442-3997. 9:30p.m .. $15.1nformalion, 381-1111. 17.1nfonnalion, 783-1435. AUDITIONS Empire Stale Youth Orchestra, for high school musicians, June 3, 9, 10 and 11 GODSPELL MARIA MULDAUR MICKTAYLOR YATES GALLERY in Albany, appointmens required. Siena College student production, 515 blues ~nger, The Van Dyck, 237 Union former Rolling Stones guitarist, The Van at Siena College, Route 9, Loudonville, Information, 382-7581. Loudon Road, Loudonville, Apri1131o 15 St. Schenectady, April14, 7 and 9:30 Dyck, 237 Union St., Schenectady, April sculptures and drawings by Bruno alB p.m., Apri116 at 2 p.m., $12, $10 for p.m., $15.1nfonnation, 381-1111. 22, 7 and 9:30 p.m .. $30. Information, NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM LaVerdiere, through April 26. students and seniors. Information, 783- 381-1111. American Folk Art from the Metropolitan lnfonnation, 783-2442. SINGERS NEEDED. 2527. ALBANY SYMPHONY .. Museum, through April23, Acrimony in for upcoming David's Tabernacle 300- ORCHESTRA Albany: The Foster-Hall Geological Chart voice choir performance of Handel's VICTORNICTORIA Romance Rachmaninoff Style concert Controversy, Ill rough April30, plus "Messiah." Information, 459-3152. musical comedy, Proctor's Theatre, State Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Stale and permanent collections, Empire State Call ~c'l Street, Schenectady, April18 and 19, 8 Second streets, April14, 8 p.m., $141o Plaza, Madison Avenue. Information, AtUsts CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES p.m., $34.50 to $39.50.1nformalion, $33, open dress rehearsal, April13 at 474-5877. rehearsals at Columbia High School, 346-6204. 7:30 p.m. at the music hall, $10. MICHAEL MOSCHEN Luther Road, East Greenbush, 71o 9 · Information, 273-0038. A~BANY CENTER GALLERIES ELLEN SINOPOLI DANCE COMPANY juggler, The Egg at Empire Stale Plaza, p.m .. Tuesdays. Information, 477-8308. THE MALE INTELLECT: Albany, April14, 7:30p.m., $22, $181or paintings by Michael Mooney and opening for three to four dancers, AN OXYMORON? SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK seniors and children ·under·13. photographic collages by Kathleen Heike , modem dance company resident in the modern comedy, Capital Repertory acapella and percussion ensemble, Troy lnfonnation, 473-1845. / Triem, through April28, 23 Monroe St. Egg at Empire Slate Plaza, auditions: Theatre, 111 N. Pearl St., Albany, April Savings Bank Music Hall, Slate and Information, 462-4775. April29 and May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. in 26 to May 7, $25 to $35.1nfonnation, Second streets, Apri115, 8 p.m .. $24. · the Egg dance studio. Information, 272- 455-7469. Information, 273-0038. 1527. MUSIC CLASSES DELMAR in many folk instruments, spring session COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA starts March 7, Old Songs, ROI Center, openings in the string, horn and Route 155, Guilderland. Information, BY -~ MAGIC MAZE -ORDER percussion sections. Information, 439- 765-2815. HOCUS-FOCUS HENRY BOLTINOFF . 1603. MUSEUM ART CLASSES COLONIE TOWN BAND JVSPMJHEBYSVTOQ ongoing, Albany Institute of History & openings for percussion and low brass Art. Information, 463-4478. players, rehearsals on Mondays al7:30 OLIGDBYWTRUPGTM p.m. at town hall, Route 9, Newtonville. Information, 783-2760. DANCE CLASSES "" KIFDBSYWUSONQLO ongoing, all levels, ballet. jazz and COLONIE CENTENNIAL modern, New School of Ballet, 1098 Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady, Mondays BRASS CHOIR MK~ L P H A 8 E T l C A 0M to Thursdays and Saturdays. Information, openings for brass players, rehearsals on 346-1096. first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month, at 7:15p.m .. town hall, Route 9, IFDNYOBZEDGXWAU ART CLASSES Newtonville. Information, 783-2760. ~ watercolor and oil, beginner and advanced, taught by Kristin Woodward. 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HOMEWORK HELP CENTER "LIBRARY BABIES" DELMAR FULL GOSPEL SLINGERLANDS Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Hour long session for babies 15-21 Sun.f/./16 Sunday service, 9:30a.m .. with Sunday COMMUNITY UMC Ave., 6to 8 p.m. p.m.lnformation, 439- months and their caregivers, with school and nursery, home groups, worship service and church school, 10 0503. storytelling, songs and play. Bethlehem women's Bible studies and youth group, a.m., fellowship hour, nursery care BETHLEHEM Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave .. 10 BETHLEHEM 292 Elsmere Ave.lntormation. 439-4407. provided, 1499 New Scotland Road. CHP DELMAR HEALTH CENTER a.m. Registration, 439-9314. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE Information, 439-1766. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SVCS. open house, 250 Delaware Ave., 6 and 8 Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. and FIRST REFORMED OF BETHLEHEM AA MEETING Pail

BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 AA MEETINGS READING AT FIVE RIVERS Elsmere Elementary School, 247 Slingerlands Community Church, 1499 Children's book author Thomas Locker to Delaware Ave .. 7:30 to 9 p.m. New Scotland Road, noon, and Delmar read from •tn Blue Mountains" and share Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave .. original artwork; parents must RED MEN 8:30 p.m.lntormation. 489-6779. accompany children. Pre-register by Apr. 13. Five Rivers Envi"ronmental Education St. Stephen's Church. Elsmere, 7:30p.m. Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, 11 Information, 439-3265. a.m. Information, 475-0291. DELMAR FIRE COMMISSION AAMEETING 7GWI firehouse, Adams Place. 7:30p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 85 Elm Information, 439-3851. QUILTERS GROUP Ave., 7:30 p.m.lnlorrnation, 489-6779. DUMPLING HousE -. Chinese Restaurant BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN Quitters United In Learning Together(QUIL T) meeting, with lecture TRI·VILLAGE SQUARES lenten Communion service, 7:30p.m. 85 and trunk show of hand-appliqued quilts Square and round dance. with caller John IS pecializing in Dumplings, Lunches, Dinners, Elm Ave., Delmar. Information, 439- by Bob Wertz; visotrs and new members Martin and cuer Esther Mindlin; 4328. Co!tails, Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese. welcome. First United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Town Hall. 428Kenwood 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. 9:15a.m. for Ave., Delmar,10:30 p.m. Admission $9 Eat in or Take Ouc. Open 7 days a week. TESTIMONY MEETING social time and meeting prior to program. per couple. Information. 439-7571. 458-7044 or 458-8366 First Church of Christ. Scientist. 555 · lntormation. 456:0552. 120 Everett RQad, Albany • {Near Shaker Road) Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m.lnformation. 439- 2512.

NEW SCOTLAND TOWN COUNCIL town hall, Route 85, 7 p.m. Information, • 439-4889.

PRAYER MEETING evening prayer meeting and Bible study, Mountainview Evangelical Free Church, Route 155, 7:30 p.m.lntormation, 765- .. 3390 . FAITH TEMPLE Bible study, New Salem. 7:30 p.m. Information, 765-2870.

NEW SCOTLAND SENIORS Wyman Osterhout Community Center, New Salem, calf for time. Information, ' 765-2109. Holy Week Services AAMEETING First United Methodist Church of The First United Methodist Church Voorheesville. 68 Maple St., 8 p.m. -Delmar Presbyterian 428 Kenwood Avenue Information, 489-6779. Church Delmar, New York 12054 Telephone: 439-9976 Welcomes you for LENTEN SERVICES '4pril 20th- Maunday Thursday -7:30P.M.- Tenebrae Service and Holy Communion BETHLEHEM c RECOVERY, INC. Palm silnday April16 I O:OOam April ·23rd - Easter Sunday self-help for chronic nervous symptoms, Maundy Thursday April2Q 7:30pm First United Methodist Church, 428 -7:30A.M.- Kenwood Ave .. 10 a.m. Information. 439- Good Friday April21 7:30pm Easter Fellowship Breakfast follows 9976. Easter Sunday April23 !O:OOam -8:15A.M.- All are invited BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS town hall, 445 Delaware Ave., 12:30 p.m. -9:30A.M.- Information, 439-4955 Rev. Larry Deyss, Pastor, Officiating · "Festiva/ ofthe Easter Dqwn" The public is welcome Special music by- our YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SVCS. Babysitting is available at !O:OOam Services Easter and Handbell ChOir's and Brass Quartet Parks and Recreation Office, Elm Avenue 585 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 439-9252 ·Part<, 2 to 4:30p.m. Also Tues. Information. 439-0503.

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ARTICLES OF copy ot.any.process against the LEGAL NOTICE company (LLC): Formation filed purpose of the LLC is to engage ceted in Albany Courrtv. The Sec­ ORGANIZATION OF 16 WOLF limited liability company served . . . with SSNY on 03/02!2000. Off. 10 any lawful act or activity. The retary of State is des1gnated as upon him or her is: Not1ce of format1o_n of Revo- Loc.: Albany Co. SSNY desig­ office of the LLC is to be located .• ~ ·ROAD, LLC the agent of the LLC upon whom 100"Calhoun Dr. Groove International LLC a NYS nated as agt. of LLC, upon whom in Albany Courity. The Secretary process against the LLC may be Under Section.203 of the Umited Troy, NY 12182 lim~ed liability, company (LLC). process may be served. SSNY of State id designated· as the served. The address to which the Liability Company Law (April12, 2000) Formation filed with SSNY on 03/ shall mail copy of process to: The agent" of the LLC upon whom pro­ Secretary of State shall mail a FIRST: The name ·of the limited 16/2000, Off. Lac. : Albany Co. LLC, 46 State St., 5th Fl., Albany cess against the LLC may be copy of any process againSt the ·•.•. liability company is: 16WolfRoad SSNY designated as agt. of LLC, NY.12207. Purpose: All Lawful served. The address to which the LLC is 21 0 Washington Avenue LLC. ' LEGAL NOTICE u·pon whom process may be purposes. ...,. Secretary. of State shall mail a Extension, Albany, New York · SECOND: The county within the served. SSNY shall mail copy ·of (April 12, 2000) copy of any process against the 12203, stateinwhiclllheofficeofthelim- CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED process to: The · LLC, 3 LLC is 30 Corporate Circle, AI· (April12, 2000) ~ed liability company is to be lo- PARTNERSHIP OF SWF V, LP. Haydenwood Ct., Loudonville, NY bany, New York 12203. cated is Albany. . UNDER SECTION 121-201 OF 12211. Purpose: All Lawful pur­ LEGAL NOTICE (April 12, 2000) THIRD: The latest date on which THE REVISED LIMITED PART­ poses. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A the limited liability company is to NERSHIP ACT _(April12, 2000) RENSSELAER ASSOCIATES, FOREIGN LIMITED LLC. Notice of formation of a do· dissolve is December 31, 2050. 1. The name of the limited part- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PARTNERSHIP (FLP}. .,- FOURTH: The secretary of state nership is "SWF V, LP,". mestic Limited Liability Cor1_1pany LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY is designated as agent_ofthe lim- .2. The county in which the office LEGAL NOTICE · (LLC). Articles of Organization The name of the FLP is MADI­ . ited liability company upon whom .of the limited partnership is lo­ filed with the New York Secretary NAME: HYHOYASS, LLC. SON ASSOCIATES ON THE process against it may be served. cated is Albany County, New York. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF of State on March 29, 2000. The ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION PARK, L.P, The Application for ~ .__ The post office address within or 3. The Secretary of State _is ·LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. purpose of the LLC is to engage were filed with the Secretary of Authority to do business in New without this state to which the sec- hereby designated ~agent of the NAME: NEW YORK BANKERS in any lawful act or activity. The State of New York (SSNY) on 2/ York State of the FLP was filed · retary of state shall mail a copy of . limited partnership upon whom TITLE AGENCY EAST, LLC. Ar­ office of the LLC is to be located 29/00. Office· Location: Albany with the NY Secretary of State on any process against the limited process against it may be served, ticles of Organization were filed in Albany County. The Secretary County, New York. The SSNY has March 9, 2000. The jurisdiction of liabilltycompanyserveduponhim and the office address to which w~h the Secretary of State of New of State is designated as the been designated as agent of the organization of the FLP is the •·;..; or her is: the Secretary of State shall mail York (SSNY) on 02/15/00. Office agent of the LLC upon whom pro· LLC upon whom process against State of Georgia. The date of or· 254 Wolf Road a copy of any process against the location: Albany County. SSNY cess against the LLC may be ~may be served. The SSNY shall ganization of FLP is February 22, f _.•. Albany; New York 12205 limited partnership served upon has been designated as agent of served. The address to which the mail any process to 393 Washing·. 2000. The principal office of the FIFTH: The effecUve date·of the him is 52 Corporate Circle, AI· the LLC upon whom process Secretary of State shall mail a tonAve.,Aibany, New York 12206. FLP is located at c/o I. Arnold Articles of Organization shall be bany, New York 12203. against'it may be served. SSNY .copy of any proce~ against the Purpose: any lawful purpose. Slowe, 135 Euclid Avenue, Al­ ~; the date of filing with the Secre· 4. The name and business ad· shall mail a copy of prOcess to the LLC is 596 New Loudon Road, (April12, 2000) bany, New York _12203, iir the tary of State.. dress of the sole general partner LLC, c/o Warshaw Burstein Latham, New York 12110. County of Albany. The NY Secre­ SIXTH: The limited liability com· is: Cohen Schlesinger & Kuh, LLP, (April 12, 2.000) tary of State is designated as the ... pany is to be managed by 1 or DRL, LLC 555 Fifth Avenue, New York, New NOTICE OF FORMATION OF agent of the FLP upon whom pro-­ .:~ more Managers. · 52 Corporate Circle York 10017. Pu-rpose: For any LIMITED UABILITYCOMPANY cess against the FLP may be IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Albany, New York 12203 lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE served. The address to which the certificate has been subscribed to .5. The latest date upon. which the (April 12, 2000) RUSH EXPLORATION, LLC. The name of the LLC is Secretary of State shall mail a this 17th day of March, 2000, by limited partnership is to dissolve STONEY'S AUTO LLC. The Ar­ copy of any process against the the undersigned who affirms that is March 31, 2100. Notice of formation of Rush Ex·. ticles of Organization of the LLC FLP is c/o I. Arnold Slowe, 135 the statements made herein are IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the ~GAL NOTICE ploration, LLC a limited liability were filed whh the NYS Secretary Euclid Avenue, Albany, New York true under the penalties of pe~ury. undersigned have executed this NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A company (the "LLC'). Articles of of State on March 17, 2000. The 12203. The purpose of the FLP is . S/E. J. Vandergrift, Attorney in Certificate of Limited Partnership Organization filed with the Secre­ purpose of the LLC is to engage to engage in any lawful act or ac­ Fact on the 28th day of March, 2000, DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY tary of State of NY ("SSNY") on in any lawful act or activity. The tivity. A list of the names and ad­ ><- (April12, 2000) and verity and affirm under pen-· COMPANY (LLC). 2/14/00. Office location: Albany office of the LLC is located in Al­ t:lresses of all general partners of.>. alties of perjury that the forego· The name of the LLC is CAPTIVE County. The SSNY has bee des­ bany County. The Secretary of the FLP are available from the ing is true and correct as of the CONNECTION, LLC. The Articles ignated as agent of the LLC, upon · State is designated as the agent Secretary of State: The name and date hereof. of Organization of the LLC were LEGAL NOTICE whom process against It may be of the LLC upon whom process address of the authorized officer SWF v, L.P. filed with the NY Secretary of served. The SSNY shall mail a against the LLC .may be served. of the FLP in the State of Georgia ARTICLES OF ORGAINIZATION BY: DRL., LLC. General Partner State on March 9, 2000. The pur· copy of any procass to the LLC, Tfie address to which the Secre­ where a copy of its Certificate of OF GLENMONT SELF STOR­ By: S/Donald R Led Duke, Mem· pose of the LLC is to engage in C/o Richard E. Rowiands, Esq., 26 tary of State shall mail a copy of Umited Partnership is filed is the AGE, LLC ber any lawful act or activity. The of. Computer Drive West, Albany, · any procesS against the LLC is: Georgia Secretary of State,.Suite Under Section 203 of the Lim~ed (April12., 2000) lice of the LLC is to be located in New York 12205, the Registered 12 Broadway, Menands; NY 315, WestTower, 2 Martin Luther • Liability Company Law Albany County. The Secretary of Agent. The purpose of the LLC 12204.'' King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia FIRST: The name of th9 limited State is designated as· the agent are to acquire and deal in the min· (April12, 2000) 30334-1530. liability company is GLENMONT LEGAL NOTICE of the LLC upon whom process eraJ rights in real property and to (April 12, 2000) SELF STORAGE, LLC · against the LLC may be served. pursue other equity ventures. The address to which the Secre­ , SECOND: The county w~hin this CHURCHILL PROPERTIES, LLC (April 12, 2000) NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A tary of State shall mail a copy of --- state in which the office of the lim· was filed ~h SSNY on 3/2/00, DOMESTIC UMITED Office: Albany County, SSNY des· any process against the LLC is " ned liability company is to be lo­ LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). cated is Albany ignated as agent of LLC whom 1716 Central Avenue, Albany, NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A THIRD: N/A process against may be served. New York 12205. DOMESTIC LIMITED The name of the LLC is Fl RST (April 12, 2000) :r- FOURTH: The Secretary of State The P.O .• address which SSNY LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) COLUMBIACENTURY-26, LL.C. is designated as agent of the llm· shall mail ·any process against the , TheArtict.S ofOrQ~~nization of the _ ~ed liability company upon whom LLC served upon him:- The LLC, The name of the LLC is COLUM­ LLC were filed with the NY Sec­ process against it may be served. 74 Route 59 East, Spring Yalley, LEGAL NOTICE, BIA90 ASSOCIATES, L.LC. The retary of State on MaJch 7, 2000. The post office address within or NY 109n. Purpose: any lawful Articles of Organization of the LLC The purpose of the LLC is to en­ purpose. Notice of formation of Eastern 'i' without this state to which the Union LLC a NYS limited liability were filed with the NY Seer~ gage in any lawful act or activity. Secretary of State shall m8.il a . (April 12, 2000) of State on March 31, 200q. The The office of the LLC is to be lo- ~----~--~--~

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Reg. agent based solely on events of disso­ preceding the Annual Meeting, is nominated including at least the UABIUTY COMPANY (LLC). for approval by s;;~.id Planning is USA Corporate Services Inc., lution set forth in the New York length of the term· of office and the Board of a one (1) lot subdivision except Saturday, Sunday or holi­ 46 State St., Albany, NY 12207. Limited Liability Company Law name of the last incumbent. The name of the LLC is of a 1.11 +/-acre parcel located on day, at the following schoolhouses Purpose:anyla~lpurpose. (the "Law"). LOZANO'S AUTO CARE, L.L.C. Brockley Dr., Delmar, N.Y., as in which sChool is maintained dur­ And notice is further 9iven that (April 12, 2000) SIXTH: The purpose of the busi­ The Articles of OrQ.anization of the shown on map entitled, "Map of ing the hours designated: letters requesting application for ness of the Company is to own, LLC were filed with the NY Sec­ Proposed Subdivision, 'AUTUMN Voorheesville Elementary School absentee ballots may be received manage and operate real property -·' retary of State on March 7, 2000. WOODS' SECTION No. 2, Town 8:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by the District Clerk not earlier that NOTICE OF PUBLICATION for commercial and engage in any The purpose of the LLC is to en. of Bethlehem, County: Albany, Clayton-A. BOUton High School the thirtieth (30th) day nor later lawful acts or activities for which gage in any lawful act or activity. State: New York" dated May 25, 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. than the seventh (7th) day before MCDERMOTT & PARTNERS limited liability companies may be The office of the l.LC is to be lo­ 1999, revised to March 30, 2000 And notice is also given that peti­ the election. Requests should be LLC filed wtth SSNY on 3/7/00. formed under the Law. cated in Albany County. The Sec­ and prepared by Paul E. Hite, tions nominating candidates for addressed to: Office: Albany County. SSNY des­ (April12, 2000) retary of State is designated as LLS, Delmar, NY. the office of member of the Board Clerk, Board of Education ignated as agent of LLC upon the agent of the LLC upon whom Dou9las Hasbrouck of Education must be filed wtth the Voorheesville Central School Dis­ whom process against LLC may process against the LLC may be Chairman, Planning Board Clerk of the district not later than trict be served. PO address which PUBUC NOTICE served. The address to which the NOTE: Disabled individuals who the 30th day preceding the school Voorheesville, New York 12186 SSNY shall mail process against Secretary of State shall mail a are in need of assistance in order meeting. Each petition must be Gail Sacco, Clerk LLC: c/o LLC, 46 State St., AI-. Property Tax Report Card For copy of any process against the to participate in the public hear­ directed to the Clerk of the dis­ Dated: March 29, 2000 bany, NY 12207. Reg. agent is VOORHEESVILLE (011003) LLC is 1981 Western Avenue, Al­ ing should contact David Austin trict, must be signed by at least (April12, 2000) USA Corporate Services Inc., 46 2000-2001 School Year bany, New York 12203. at 439-4131. Advance notice is twenty-five (25) qualified voters of State St.,Aibany, NY 12207. Pur- School District Contact Person: (April12, 2000) requested. the district, must state the name pose: any lawful purpose. Dr: Alan R. McCartney and residence of the candidate (April12, 2000) NOTICE OF PUBLICATiON (April12, 2000) School District Telephone Num- and must describe the specific ber: (518) 765-3313 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING vacancy for which the candidate DMB Universe LLC was filed wtth Total Spending; is nominated including at least the SSNY on 4/3/00. Office: Albany NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBUCATION (A) ~·· . ·SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSIS­ length of the term of office and the SSNY designated as agent of LLC Budgeted 1999-2000 TANCE PLAN Notice is hereby given that the name of the last incumbent. whom process against may be UNIVERSAL & STANDARD LLC $13,729,313 The Town Boa(d of the Town of Planning Board of the Town of And notice is further 9iven that served. The P.O. address which filed with SSNY on 3/7/00. (B) Bethlehem will hold a public hear­ Bethlehem, Albany County, New letters requesting application for SSNY shall mail any process Office:Aibany County. SSNY des­ Budgeted 2000-2001 ing on Wednesday, May 24, 2000 York, will hold a public hearing on . absentee ballots may be received against the LLC served upon him: ignated as agent of LLC upon $14,016,548 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 445 Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at the · by the District Clerk not earlier c/o The LLC, 46 State Street, 3rd whom process against LLC may (C) Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY for Town Offices, 445 Delaware Ave., than the thirtieth (30th) day nor Floor, Albany, NY 12207. be served. PO address which Percent Change the purpose of receiving com­ Delmar, New York, at 7:30 p.m., later than the seventh (7th) day Purpose: any lawful purpose. SSNY shall mail process against 2.09% ments from the public on the to take action on the application before the election. Requests (Apri112, 2000) LLC: C/o LLC, 46 State St., Al­ Total Estimated School Tax Levy Town's proposed Agency Plan for of C. L. Hummel Construction should be a{:tdressed to: · bany, NY 12207. Reg. agent is (A) . Section 8 Rental Assistance. Corp., 398 So. Albany Rd., Clerk, Board of Education USA Corporate Services Inc., 46 Budgeted 1999-2000 Copies of the Agency Plan and all Selkirk, N.Y. 12158, for approval Voorheesville Central School Dis­ NOTICE OF PUBLICATION State St., Albany, NY 12207. Pur­ $8,986,965 supporting documentation are by said Planning Board of a three trict. pose: any lawful purpose. (B) HIPERBIT INTERNATIONAL available for review by the public (3) lot subdivision of a 21.52+/­ Voorheesville, New York 12186 (April 12, 2000) Budgeted 2000-2001 COMPANY LLC was filed with at either of the following locations: acre parcel located on the south Dorothea Pfleiderer $9,090,750 SSNY on 4/4/00. Office: Albany Town of Bethlehem side of Rupert Rd. approximately District Clerk (C) County. SSNY designated as Town Clerk's Office Dated: March 29, 2000 . NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Percent Change 500ft. west of its intersection with agent of LLC whom process 445 Delaware Avenue South Albany Rd. (County Route AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN 1.15% Delmar, NY 12054 THAT at said public hearing ofthe against may be served. The P,O, TRESTAR TRADING L.L.C. was Public School Enrollment 53), as shown on map entitled, address which SSNY shall mail (518) 439-4955 Ext. 183 "Preliminary Plat, Proposed Sub­ qualified voters of Voorheesville filed with SSNY on 1/26/00. Of­ (A) any process against the LLC Joseph E. Mastrianni, Inc. division, 'ONESQUETHAW ES­ Central School District, County of fice: Albany County. SSNY des­ Budgeted 1999-2000 served upon him: The LLC, 46 242 Union Street TATE', Town of Bethlehem, Albany, State of New YoriOheld on ignated as agent of LLC whom 1,311 State St., 3rd Fl., Albany NY Schenectady, NY 12305 County: Albany, State: New York" May 8, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the process against may be served. (B) 12207. The Registered Agent is (518) 372-4739 Ext. 26 dated March 1999, revised to ~ge Group Instruction Room of The P.O. address which SSNY Budgeted 2000-2001 2, USA Corporate Services Inc., at BY ORDER OF THE TOWN March 29, 2000 and prepared by the Clayton A. Bouton Jr./Sr. High shall mail any process against the 1 ,311 the same address. Purpose: any BOARD Paul E. Htte, LLS, Delmar, NY. School in said district, the Public LL9 served upon him: The LLC, (C) lawful purpose. TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Douglas Hasbrouck Ubrary budget for the year 2000- 30 E. 40th Street, New York, NY Percent Change KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC Chairman, Planning Board 2001 will be considered and such (April 12, 2000) 10016. Purpose: any lawful pur­ .00% Dated: April12, 2000 NOTE: Disabled individuals who other business transacted as is pose. Consumer Price Index • (April12, 2000) are in need of assistance in order authorized by law. (April12, 2000) (C) to participate in the public hear­ And notice is also given that said NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Percent Change ing should contact David Austin vote will be held on Tuesday, May 2.67% NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 16, 2000. The polls will open at CHANNING LLC was filed with NOTICE OF PUBLICATION at 439-4131. Advance notice is SSNY on 3/28/00. Office: Albany (April 12, 2000) requested. 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Sav­ Notice is hereby given that the ing Time and voting will proceed County. SSNY designated as CASTELTON ASSOCIATES, LLC (Apri112, 2000) agent of LLC whom process Board of Appeals of the Town of until 9:30 p.m. on the following: was filed with SSNY on 2/28/00. PUBUCATION NOTICE OF Bethlehem, Albany County, New 1. To elect a member of the Li­ against it may be served. The P.O. Office: Albany County. SSNY des­ address which SSNY shall mail ORGANIZATION OF UMITED York will hold a public hearing on NOTICE OF PUBLIC brary Board for a 5 year term to ignated as agent of LLC. whom Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at fill the vacancy caused by the res­ any process against the LLC process against may be served. LIABILITY COMPANY 7:30 p.m., at the Town Offices, HEARING, BUDGET VOTE served upon him: The LLC, 46 The P.O. address which SSNY ignation of the term of Ann Gainer. FIRST: The name of the Limited 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, AND ELECTION State St., 3rd Fl., Albany, NY shall mail any process against the 2. To vote on the Public Library Liability Company is CHAMPLAIN New York to take action on appli­ 12207. Registered agent is USA LLC served upon him: The LLC, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN budget and the appropriation of STREET, LLC (hereinafter re­ cation of Nextel WIP Lease Corp. Corporate Services Inc. at same 1663 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY THAT a public hearing of the the necessary funds to meet the ferred to as the "Company1. d/b/a Nextel Partners, 8 Airline address. Purpose: any lawful pur­ 11215. Purpose: any lawful pur­ qualified voters of Voorheesville estimate of expenditures, and to SECOND: The Articles of Orga­ Drive, Albany, New York 12205 for pose. pose. Central School District, County of authorize the levy of taxes for this nization of the Company were a Special Exception under Article purpose. (April12, 2000) (April 12, 2000) VI, Permitted Uses, Section 128- Albany, State of New York will be filed with the Secretary of State held on May 8, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. And notice is also given that a on January 6, 2000. 11 B (1) Public Utility and Chap­ copy of the statement of the ter 113, TelecommumcationsTow­ in the Large Group Instruction NOTICE OF PUBLICATION THIRD: The county within New Room of the Clayton A. Bouton amount of money which will be PUBLIC NOTICE OF York- in which the office of the ers, 113-4, Alternative Tower Sites required for the ensuing year for ORGANIZATION OF UMITED of the Code of the Town of Beth­ Jr./Sr. High School in said district STAR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Company is to be located is Al­ for the presentation of a budget library purposes, exclusive of pub­ LIABILITY COMPANY bany. lehem to install wireless commu­ lic money, may be obtained by LLC was filed with SSNY on 3/22/ for the school year 2000-2001 . 00. Office: Albany County. SSNY FOURTH: The Secretary of State nication antenna on an existing any taxpayer in the district during Fl RST: The name of the Limited And notice is also given that said designated as agent LLC whom has been designated as agent water tank and construct an the fourteen days immediately of Liability Company is ALIZARIN vote will be held on Tuesday, May process against may be served. upon whom process against the equipment shelter in a residential preceding the Annual Meeting, CRIMSON, L.L.C. (hereinafter zone at premises 308 Kenwood 16, 2000. The polls will open at The P.O. address which SSNY Company may be served. The 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Sav­ except Saturday, Sunday of han­ referred to as the "Company"). post office address to which the Avenue, Delmar, New York day at the follow10g schoolhouses shall man and process a_gainst the ing Time and voting will proceed LLC served upon him: The LLC, SECOND: The Articles of Orga­ Secretary of State shall mail pro­ 12054. in which school is maintained dur­ until 9:30 p.m. ·an the following: 46 State, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY nization of the Company were cess is: Michael C. Hodom ing the hours designated: filed with the Secretary of State Chairman 1. Toelectamember6fthe Board 12207. The Registered Agent is 75 Champlain Street of Education for a 5 year term to Voorheesville Elementary School on February 17,2000. Albany, NY 12204 .._-Board of Appeals 8:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. USA Cor.porate Se!Vices, Inc. lo­ fill the vacancies created by the cated at the above address. Pur­ THIRD: The county within New FIFTH: The latest date on which (April 12, 2000) Clayton A. Bouton High School expiration of the terms of John A. pose:anylawfulpurpose. York in which the office of the the Company is to dissolve is 8:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Company is to ·be located is Al­ Cole and Robert J. Baron. (April 12, 2000) based solely on events of disso­ 2. To vote on the Annual School And notice is also given that the bany. lution set forth in the New York NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Budget and the appropriation of petitions nominating candidates FOURTH: The Secretary of State Limited Liability Company Law for the.office of the Library Board has been designated as. agent Notice is hereby given that the the necessary funds to meet the NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (the "Law'). estimate of expenditures, and to must be filed with the Clerk of the upon whom process against the SIXTH: The purpose of the busi­ Planning Board of the Town of Library Board not later that the Company may be served. The Bethlehem, Albany County, New authorize the levy of taxes for this HAMILTON ASSET MANAGE­ ness of the Company is to engage purpose. 30th day preceding the school MENT LLC filed wtth SSNY on 3/ post office address to which the in any lawful acts or activities for York, will hold a public hearing on meeting. Each petition must be Secretary of State shall mail pro­ Tuesday, APRIL 18, 2000, at the And notice is also given that a 15/00: Office: Albany County. which limited liability companies copy of the statement of the directed to the Clerk of the Library SSNY designated as agent of LLC cess is: may be formed under the Law. Town Offices, 445 Delaware Ave., Board, must be signed by at least 57 Fuller Road Delmar, New York, at 7:30p.m., amount of money which will be upon whom process against LLC (April 12, 2000) required for the ensuing year for twenty-five (25) qualified voters of may be served. PO address Albany, NY 12205 ' to take action on the application the district, must state the name FIFTH: The latest date on which of Haddon Field Associates, A school purposes, exclusive of which SSNY shall mail process public money, may be obtained by and residence of the candidates I You bought a new car, but tbe

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Old wrought iron sets, business/industrial. Free esti· a.m.-3:30p.m. VARIETY! CHAIRS: 4 solid natural cherry, wicker and Adirondack furniture. .FAMILY AND FRIENDS SAY mates. References. Call Rose GUITAR LESSONS: Rock, clas­ VENDORS WANTED: 113 Hol­ Ami.sh made, Shaker style, dining Old and unusual lawn spririklers. WE'D MAKE GREAT PARENTS. 439-Q350. sical, blues etc ... Musictheory and land Avenue, Albany. May 20th, room chairs. Asking $680, call Tom Jardas, 356-0292. ·'~ Adoption is our only chance. We'll technical training included. $10 CLEANING: RELIABLE with ref­ Saturday, 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 393-1866. give newborn wonderful life. Le­ erences. Call Pam, 356-0279 Or per half hour. College level music DEAD OR ALIVEI Snowblower, Call VA Employees Association. CRIB: with mattress and 2 oak gal /Authorized expenses paid. Marcy, 373-0717. tutoring available. 355-1516. riding mower, rotot!ller, snowmo­ !(elly /Chris 1-877-6-INFANT. Judy, 462-3311 ext. 24 14. dressers. Simmons. Excellent bie, chain saw. 399-6174. HOMES and OFFICES: Family HAPPILY MARRIED COUPLE HEALTH AND FITNESS cond~ion, $700, 439-0958. NOTICES owned and operated. Quality work FOR MY COLILECTION, old fish­ HOPINGTOADOPTNEWBORN. at low rates, 374-4145. ELECTRIC PIANO: Yamaha, Host an exchange student! High ing lures. Cash paid. Mike 370- Our warm and loving home awaits Medicare Recipients using a Clavinova CVP~8. Full keyboard, School students from 25 coun­ 8796. - your call. PleasecontactTerriand HOUSE CLEANING: Experi­ NEBULIZER MACHINE? STOP pedals, bench, earphones. Excel- triesseekhostfamiliesforcoming NO DEALERS PLEASE! I a Lou. 800-737-8867 Access code enced, reliable. Will clean your paying full price for Albuterol, lentcondition.Asking$1500. 765- school year. Call 1'800-SIBLING am 1. home. Call 393-2082. Atrovent, etc. solutions. MEDI- 4271. orvisitwww.aise-eastern.comfor priva.te collector, looking for our CARE will pay for them. we· bill - nation's history.! collect anything HOUSECLEANING: Weekly, bi­ ·.. more information. ·· ADULT HOME CARE medicare for you, ship directly to ENTERTAINMENT CENTER military from the revolutionary war . weekly, monthly. Call Jackie 452- to WWII. Also any antique or mod­ 5528. . your door. MED-A-SAVE 1-800- Great Buy! Sauder Mission Style, PAINTING IN HOME CARE for you or some­ 538-9849 ext.18Z. fits upto27" TV, $120.357-4013, em sporting guns. Please call Ron, one you love: A Helping Hand evenings. WANT TO CHANGE the colors of 465-9592. CRAFT SHOW Adult Care Services currently has HOME IMPROVEMENT FUR SALE: Mink coat, $500; Fox the rooms in your home? Hire a openings for Seniors and those OLD WOODWORKING TOOLS: DECORATIVE HISTORIC Collector seeking ·metal planes, with disabilities or special needs. EAST COAST CONSTRUCTION: jacket, black muscrat coat, $200, man with 15 years experience in SLINGERLAND HOUSE: Spring Specializing in Ceramic, Marble& size 8-12; others. All excellent painting,.wallpapering etc .. Call chisels, gauges, etc. Bob 872- We offer up to 24 hour care, light Craft Show, Friday April 14th, 2:0o- housekeeping, errands, compan­ Laminate Installation. 20 years condition. 355-3331. today for free estimates and 0079. 8:00p.m. and Saturday April 15th, Experience - Free Estimates. MATIRESS&BO prompt, professional service. ionship. Excellent references, rea­ 9:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. 1983 Route X SPRING: Full Bruce Hughes, 767-3634. VIOLIN'S, VIOLA'S, CELILO'S: sonable rates. NYS certified. 355- 32, 3 miles South of Feura Bush, Additions & Renovations. Call size, firm, never used, $80, High cash prices paid I Any condi­ 4849. 768-2993. Featuring a Wedding Michael (51 8)239-8269. . Loudonville, 229-3955. PIANO TUNING & REPAIR tion. 356-2549. Corner, displaying wedding NEED MORE SPACE? Why· MERCHANDISEFORSALE:$10 PROFESSIONAL PIANO tuning WANTED TO BUY Pre 1920teiG­ BAZAARS & SHOWS dresses, also Pat's Dolls & move? IMPROVE! Carpentry, for 2 weeks 1 week free (One • and repair, Michael T. Lamkin, phones, telegraph items, electric hankies. New Crafts, Antiques and sheetrock, painting, roofing, sid- ~em per ad Must be prl·ced under DOLILEXTRAVAGANZA: Dolls for n · · Registered Piano Technician, Pi- fans, sewing machines, micro­ sale. Also, appraisals, supplies, more for Easter, Mothers's day ing, decks, patio, bridges, fish $1000. Pricemustbestated in ad. anoTechnicianSGuild.427-1903. scopes, volt meters, amp meters; repairs, clothes. Holiday Inn Ex­ and Weddings. ponds, landscape and more. Call Private party ads only. No ve­ pre 1950 television sets, plastic .::.:::. The MOBILE WORKSHOP, hicles, garage, lawn or antique press, Route 9, Latham, NY. Sat­ 966- PRAYER UNE table radios, microphones; pre urday, April 29th, 10:00a.m.-4:00 EDUCATION 4245.SeeouradinTheSpottight'S sales. Price is for a 16 word ad. 1960 men's wrist watches, cam­ "AI Your SERVICE Directory." $1 for each JESUS LOVES YOU: Say this p.m. Admission $3.00. Admission EARN LEGAL COLILEGE DE­ ~d add~ionalline.) eras; pre 1920 postcards, tin pic­ prayer and receive eternal tures; pre 1960 old metal airplane Discount with this Ad. GREE QUICKLY. Bachelors, life. HORSEBACK RIDING RECLINER: Blue vinyl. Excellent "Heavenly Father, I come to you models, toy motorcycles, oondition. Great for seniors- been or or ---::B::cU:::ILD-=:IN::G=s-=F:::O:::Rc:S:cA::LE-=-- . Masters, Doctorate, by correspon- in the name of Jesus Christ, and race cars, or toy boats. Any condi­ dence based upon prior educe­ WALDEN FARM's Spring Horse- used about 4 times. Paid $235, ask you to forgive me for my sins. tion for above items. Please call ARCH STEEL BUILDINGS -Fac- lion, lije experience, and short back riding lesson and Summer asking $95, 478-9723. I open my heart and receive you 745-8897. tory Direct! Save thousands on study course. For free informs­ program specials still going on. RECORD PLAYER: Combination as Savior and Lord. Take control undelivered buildings! 25x26, tion, catalog, call: Cambridge For more information, please call BUYING: All old costume and of my life and fill me with your Holy 30x44, 40x50, 50x1 1 O, others. State University (800)964-8316. (518)439-8472. radio. Lots of records, popular, better jewelry. Call439-6129. western, polkas. 355-5993. Spirtt." 24 HOUR PRAYER LINE Ideal shops /storage. Call now! EARN YOUR BACHELOR'S DG- (51 8) 864-5948. 1-800-341-7007 greeathome.BachelorofSci­ JEWELRY WOODEN· EXTENSION LAD- · WILDUFE CONTROL www:stee!~asterusa.com ence in Accounting or Business BEADS BY BETH: Jewelry De- DER, $35; Beige Venetian Blind, SITUATIONS WANTED C&CWILDUFEMANAGEMENT: · ed Ex 1 59"x49', $10; Grayco umbrella CANCELLED ORDER FOR EX- Administration. CPA exam prepa­ Joseph Cea - Owner. NYSDEC Sign c usiveiy with Semi-Pre- stroller child's booster seat, $1 o·, LPN: For Private Duty home Care. PORT. Must sell immediately. All ration. Regionally accredited. cious Stones. SHOP ONLINE: Ucensed, NYS Trappers Asso­ Mature, reasonable, references, steel buildings. We pay freight! Marywood University, Scranton, www.beadsbybeth.bigstep.com 355-0145. ciation, Insured. Removal of nui­ 439-2803.' 25x40;- 30x60; 40x56; 50x140; Pennsylvania 1-800-836-6940. orforcustomdesignscontactBeth sance wildlife:-rabies carriers; re­ 20><24. Pioneer 1-800-332-6430, [email protected]. at [email protected] or call JACK NICKLAUS pair of wildlife damage. In the ext. 100. www.usmb.com 439-Q605. See our ad in the At Delmar area, call 439-0541 . EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Your SERVICE Directory. STEEL BUILDINGS Sale: 5,000+ sizes. 40x60x1 4, $8,840; SAWMILIL$3795. Saws logs into LANDSCAPING 50x75x14, $12,039; 50x100x16, boards, planks, beams. Large $15,998; 60x1 OOx16, $17,612. capacity. eestsawmillvaluesany­ FOUR SEASONS Landscaping& Mini-storage buildings, 40x160, 32 where. Free information. Norwood Grounds Maintenance: Complete units, $16,845. Free brochures. Sawmills, 252 Sonwil Drive. Buf­ Mowing & Trimming; Landscape www.sentlnelbuildings.com. falo, NY 14225.1-800-578-136?. Design & Installation; Retaining SentineiBuildings, 800-327-0790 . walls, Timbers/ Stone; Lawn In­ ext 79. EXPOS AND SHOWS stallation, Seed/Sod; Mufching; Shrubbery Trimming; Lawn CAPITAL REGION GUITAR BUILDING SUPPUES Thatching; Core Aeration; Spring SHOW. April21 st & 22nd. Friday & Fall Cleanups. Residential & 5pm to 9pm, Saturday 9am to ACRMETALROOANGANDSID­ Commercial, Fully. Insured- Free 5pm. Saratoga Springs City Cen­ ING. Agricultural, commercial, Estimates. Call869-0880, A Lawn ter. Buy- Sell- Trade info: 518- residential. 25 year warranty. All Maintenance Company with De­ 581-1604. accessories, trusses, metal build­ pendability'. See our ad in the M. ing packages. Low cost! Fast de- Your SERVICE Directory. livery! Free Uterature_1-800-325- FINANCIAL 1247, ext.1. , ~FEDERAL PROGRAMS~ LOST $Homeowners- Businesses*Con- BUSINESS OPPORTUNillES solidate Cred~ Cards-*Catch up FIND SOMETHING? Advertise ~ free. Call 439-4940. AN ENTREPRENUER? $3-$5K bills; Tax, MortgagG-* Refinance; "'NEr PROFIT PER WEEK. Be Low Government Rates-* Re­ MASONRY your own boss. Managing direc- model-* Open /Expand Business­ tors needed. Fast track program. *(Self Employed; Credit/ Bank­ HERITAGE Masonry & Tile: Ce­ ln~lal investment $995. Sarious ruptcy problems .. , O.K.) 1-BOO­ ramic Tilework, Bathroom Remod­ inquiries: 800-801-1181. 24hr 844-7454. eling, All Masonry Work (includ­ message. HOMEOWNERS W /CREDIT ing restorations). Tom Dootz, 768- 801 B, Fully Insured. See our ad in DO YOU EARN $800 IN A DAY? WORRIES may now quickly the At Your SERVICE Directory. STAN SMITH'S TENNIS CLASS Your own local ·candy route. In- qualify for loans. Stonecastle's a eludes 30 machines and ffee directlenderthatcantellyouover MASSAGE THERAPY candy. All for $9,995. Gall 1-800- the phone without obligation! U- YOURSELF ROOM 998-VEND. censed Mortgage Banker -NYS SPECIALIZING in relief from stress, fibromyalgia, carpal tun­ OWN YOUR OWN $1 .OO STORE Banking Department. Main Office: HIT THE BALL 4312 Woodman Ave., Sherman nel syndrome, TMJ, back, neck, or choose apparel, shoe, Oaks, CA91423. Call1-800-700- shoulder pain, tight sore muscles. Keep !he bell in fran! of you by lingerie, bridal, gift. Includes in- 1242 ext 370. 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Never you""' -.g Inside CEMETARY PLOTS room??? Debt consolidation, no opened, $850, or best offer. Call ·tho bueli1eandthobell 785-0950. lands at your fee~ you'D MEMORY'S GARDEN: For sale, qualifying!!! *Free consultation (800)556-1548. APPLE Lap-top computer w~h be too close to the balL 2 entombment spaces in Faun- www.anewhorizon.org Licensed, copier & scanner, $600; Wrought Most iksly, you1 htt the tain Lawn Crypt, 399-7598. Bonded, Non-profit /National Co. Iron glass-top table &chairs, $300; bell late and tt wilily-­ Aerobic stepper & video, $30: .Instead, 818nd aboul3 CHILD CARE NEEDED FOUND Antique school desk, $100, 465- feet behind the bosallna, BETHLEHEM: Reliable child care FIND SOMETHING? Advertise ~ 4033. linoo Ifa auior 10 run for SUmmer, two children. Refer- free. Call439-4940.. fo1Wud111an bld, ADIRONDACKS: Lovely 3 bed­ 6 comfortably and only 6 minutes Cherry.2bedroom,firstfloorapart- being sold now!. Financing avail­ from Disney! TV&VCR, washer/ treed lot, 2 car att garage 439- men! on busline. $870, includes · able.Locallistings(800)501-1777, room Paradoxlakefrontlog cabin, LAND WANTED: Serious cash Exn 28 Northway. $850/ week, dryer, community pool, basket­ 2888. heat&garage, no pets. Available ext 1099. buyer seeks quality rural acreage mid-week, 3 or 4 day special rates baiVtennis. Summer Specia\$500/ immediately. Securnydeposn, ref- 200 acres and up for immediate available. Call 434-9894. week. Call for availabllny. (518) ererices required. 475-1173 or BETHLEHEM $!63,000 ROOMMATE WANTED purchase in the Central/Southern 482-5606. 434-4946. 2+ Br, 2.5 Bth Twnhs, 1st fir LAKE FRONT: Year around home. mstr, Chadwick Sq, 439-2888. 2 bedrooms, updated kitchen, MALE ROOMMATE: Clifton Park. washer, cable. Just 15 minutes Rent free private room for male BETHLEHEM $589,000 from Delmar, $725+ util~ies. Call roommate in exchange for a.m. 439-7613. assistance (9:00-11:00 a.m.) for 5 Br, 4.5 Bth CustomHome,FR, i ~ disabled male, some lifting. Ayail­ 2 fj>s, hdwd firs, 439-2888. LATHAM: $700,2 bedroom apart­ able Immediately. References. ment. Heat, hot water included. 371-7456. Lease, security, references. No SLINGERLANDS $189,900 pets, 785-9008. 4 Br, 1.5 Bth SH COL, LR/fj>, RAVENA: Small1 bedroom apart­ BUILDING LOTS hdwd firs, 439-2888. ment, suitable for one, heat & hot water included, $375/ month. Se­ MENANDS: Building Lots. curity required, no pets, 439-8829. 127'x14' with creek in rear, or SELKIRK Area: 1 bedroom Coun­ 65'x200' or more. Call 434-2098. Janet Carberry lynda Cameron Browse our web site at: try apartment. Heat/ Hot water, And (not pictured) Margaret Bearup http://www.bdrealestate.com _No pets, security deposft, $425, 767-2115. 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