ANNUAL STOCKADE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008 5:30 P.M. AT THE INDIAN CIRCLE . RECEPTION TO FOLLOW AT ST. GEORGE'S GREAT HALL
The tradition, which began decades ago by David Savignano from the Bureau of Service for the Mildred Cohen and Alice Colangelo, who have long barricades, to Donna at St. George's Church for her since passed away, continues in the Stockade. help in making the arrangements for the reception, to The ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Rev. McHeard for the blessing, to Joe Fava for the will be held at the circle of loan of the speaker sys Lawrence the Indian on tem and to the many DECEMBER 7, 2008 at neighbors for their help promptly 5:30 p.m. The in making this annual event is the beginning of our event a success. A Stockade's holiday celebra special, special Thank tions and with family and You to Lyn Gordon for neighbors evokes the true all her endeavors in spirit of the season. making sure that our This year the tree neighborhood contin has been donated by Jean ues to carry on the tra Zegger and her family in ditions of our past. memory of · the 10th Jennifer Wells Anniversary of the passing and Connie Colangelo of Jack Zegger. Jack was a are co-chairing this community activist and lead year's tree lighting er of the Stockade event and ask that all Association. Jean's grand those attending the daughters, Alexander and event donate finger Caitlin Zegger, will do the food to share with your honor of lighting the tree. neighbors. Food can Thank you to the Zegger be dropped off any time Family. after 3:30 at St. Assistant Pastor, Kenneth McHeard, from First George's Great Hall (please mark you plates/contain Presbyterian Church will bestow the blessing on the ers with your name so that we can return them to you). tree. Coffee, Tea and Cider have been donated. A very special THANK YOU to the City of Volunteers are needed to decorate the Great Schenectady and Billy Macejka and his crew in help- Hall - many hands make easier/faster work. ing to get the tree and with decorating the tree, to Jennifer Wells-258-6180 Connie Colangelo-374-7355 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jan. Spy Deadline • ARTHUR'S MARKET WINTERHOURS Mon. - Fri. 7AM - 7PM Sat. - Sun. 7AM - 5PM • Dec. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15 ©ecem6er'sPresident's 9vlessage - Lyn Gordon
Your board has been busy since our last report. In This year the Schenectady County Historical Society October a Vision Committee was convened consisting of and the YWCA will once again host The Festival of Trees. Chairmen of committees already in place. The purpose of The association will again this year have a tree to contribute this committee was to identify ten goals for the coming year; decorated by Diane DeMeo. Kate Weller at the Historical projects that we want to accomplish in the next year. In Society is delighted to have us participate as last year's tree December we will meet to discuss our goals for the next five was so well received. The Festival will run Nov. 28 to Dec. years and in January we will identify our goals to be com 7. Please stop by and enjoy the hard work of all those who pleted in ten years. This way, no matter who sits on the participate. board, or who is president, we as an association will hot Space does not allow me to recognize the .work of lose sight of our goals. In the next year we will: every board member, but if you check the minutes of the board meetings, you will get a better idea of how hard each 1) Seek corporate sponsorship for the gateways to the of them work. We have made an effort this year to reach out Stockade. Those sponsors will agree to keep the gateways to association members to involve them in projects of their clean and attractive. Interest. Consequently, we are delighted to have Connie 2) Define a plan to upgrade the infrastructure agreed to by Colangelo and Jennifer Wells in charge of our tree lighting the City and National Grid. party this year. Steve Boese is overseeing the Stockade 3) Contribute financially to granVrevolving loan fund for 20/20 plan and Connie is reviewing the applicants for paint Stockade Historic District, administered by Schenectady ing and sidewalk incentives. I can't forget to mention all the Heritage Foundation. The Clute house at 221 Green St. and work done by Robert Woods on the North Ferry Street proj the Susan Staffa house at 32 Front St. are both examples ect, teaming with Gloria Kishton, a perfect example of a of how this fund has been used. board member and an association member working togeth 4) Create strategy for implementing 20/20 plan in the er. If you are Interested in being a part of a very dynamic Stockade. group, let me know and I will make sure that you are on any 5) Seek recognition from the City as ifllPortant shareholder committee that interests you. Our goal is to have a member in plans for the development of lower State Street. driven association which will include anyone interested in 6) Outline a plan for increased participation and improved working for the good of the community. communication with Stockade residents including increased Happy Holidays to you all. participation in association meetings. 7) Outreach to neighbors for property clean-up. 8) Establishment of a community garden either at the YWCA or the Schenectady County Historical Society. 9) Place public trash receptacles in high traffic areas with Stockade logo attached. 10) Send monthly reports to zoning enforcement identifying propert.ies with code violations. 11) LIGHTll'JG AT THE fNDIAN GAZETTE We are working with the Downtown Schenectady For all of Improvement Corporation to review assessment of proper ties in the Stockade and to assess the benefits provided by your local news. DSIC to our neighborhood. Jim Salengo Is the new execu tive director of DSIC and has been very cooperative, even Home Delivery: 395-3060 taking a walking tour of the properties involved on a very Electronic Deliver · azette.com cold day.
Stlllefann" ' PtO' 2 The Stockade Association Membershi 2008 - 2009 Haven't renewed your 2008-9 membership yet? It's not too late! Yes, it's not too late if you have not renewed your membership, or want to become a new member. Simply com plete the form below and mail back your Remittance. Membership is S15 per person, $20 per household tor voting mem bers. Businesses and non-residents can join as non-voting members. The Stockade Association is now in its 51st year in providing protection and improvement of the properties within its boundaries. Termed "a national treasure," the neighborhood has been enjoyed by visitors from all parts of America and abroad. Please support the Association by becoming a 2008-9 member! Thank you, 'TlieStock,ade )Issocia#on Address______City ______Zip ___ _ Home Phone______,Business______e,-mail Date____ _ Please indicate if you would lik!;! to help with any of the following useful efforts: _Art Show _Membership _Riverside Park _Walkabout _Neighborhood Watch _Garden Group _Neighborhood Celebrations _Sidewalk Sale _The Stockade Spy _Government Affairs The Stockade Spy is distributed to the neighborhood monthly, September through May. If you are a non-resident and • would like to be mailed The Stockade Spy, it is $10 per year. $___ _ • would like to become a "Friend of the Stockade" (non-voting) and support the efforts of the Stockade, your contributions are very welcome. $ ___ _ tt you would like to give The Stocka'cle Spy as a gift, it is $10 per year S___ _ Name of recipient ______Address of recipient ______Name of sender_ Please make check payable to "The Stockade Association" Total Amount enclosed $ ___ _ and mail to: Stockade Association Treasurer Suite 100 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305 'Ihanftyoufor joining 7JieStock Eileen Abrahams Ellen Desmond Gloria Kishton Robert Petrto Mary Shanklin Sharon Westlake Bill Ackerman Morgan Desmond James Krakat Marcel Roberts Van Shanklin Malcolm Willison Valerie Ackerman John Diesso Debbie Lambeth Peter Rumora Ann Thomas William Witts Joan Aigner L,ydla Eis Joan Besserab John Samatulski Joan Vlaun Helen Witts Jorge Alvarez Beverly Elander Jeff Mallia Marilyn Sassi Chris Waldron Robert Woods Paul Basile Shirley Fahey Karen Mallia Barbar Sauer Rev. D. Wampler Dean Bennett Dan Fishman Betty Lane Greg Sauer Jennifer Wells Ruth Bergeron Hel~(I Guilietti Jim Lane JenniferSchmidt Rachel Westlake Bertha Berman Frank•..Gilmore Theresa Lemmerman Larry Schmidt Bill Westlake Lewis Schwartz Cathy Boese William Gocha Robert Lemmerman Stephen Boese Priscil/a Gocha David Marhafer FULL SERVICE Bob Briber Lyn Gordon Barbara Marhafer RF.CORDINGSTUDIO Sylvie Briber Marie Gutowski George Marshall & ADVF.R11SINGAGENCY Allan Brown H. Gilbert'Harlow Patricia Marshall SPECAD..IZINGIN IV\DIO AND Liane Brown ~0hn Hopper Kim Mastrianni TELEVISION COMM!iRCI/\LS, Theone Bob Martha Huggins Elio Matarazzo MUSIC RECORDING, Ell!TLN<,, Dianne Crozier :cory Jensen Elizabeth McMath MlXING/\ND PRODUCTION. Donald Mealy felil REHEARSAL SPACE. cmA PTITC Christinne Cummings' Kathyrn Johnson "jJS,.377-0919 Mary D' Alessandro I Manfred Jones Dale Miller 249QR£DI ST DE.SIGN,BOOKS ( >NTAPE, Carol DelaMarter Nancy Jones Linda Muralidharan SCHF'."ffiCTAOV,KV RECORDED SEMINARSAND LIVE 123-0; Diane DeMeo •Gail Kehri Zoe Oxley ON LOCJXl'JO:-l Ron DeMeo Margaret King Owen Oxley 3 Littfe qliosts ~ qo6fins Story e1, !:~1:!!SBYTERIAN CHURCH,PCA 11 9: Sche1leelady,rN 12)0S ••• I 1 (i,·,th,e bl$torfoS1ochde Ofatrict) • iJlBrokers sumwombin ikMMMSMIMtMIBARBARA A. WALTON 8:1:'iA.M. C(1t'"f!01pl)li1ry Phone:518-374-4546 Bml<.er/Owncr 11:00A..M. Trnditional Fax:518-:l74~2:sfl5 6:00 P.M. Informal R111i,il·f1-.:i;rmi.n(&)nyeap ..ru·om 974 ALBANY SHAKERROAD D1k£Cl: 518.527.5800 (7:00 P.M.in July & Augu.st) Websitt:www.luprcscburch.org LATHAM, NY 12110 F-.x: 518.393.2213 ~..... , 6:00 Family Dinnc, (Sep<.•May) ~-a"",,-k,,-/ 7:00 l'rayer M«ting (=) E~A11.:[email protected] !iiJaE Y()utbgroups ~-w:= W1-:Rs1·rJJ.:www.hmken:;nenvnrht-,..1lf'.st:u,e.oom 4 • .------Carol DeLaMarter,Secretary Neighborhood News Stockade website: www.historicstockade.com. Stockade Association Board meeting • Lyn Gordon reports she has several people interested in November 11, 2008 summary chairing next Walkabout and will meet with them this month. Guest Sylvie Briber, Spy editor, thanked board members • David Marhafer continues work on By-laws and now has tor their contributions to The Spy. epecially Gloria Kishton, complete set of archives of Stockade Association Constitution Beverly Elander, and Carol DelaMarter. and by-laws. Committee will meet again in January with CommitteeReports; plans to have a completed document for review and vote by • Lyn Gordon presented goals of the Stockade Association annual May meeting. tor the year developed by the Vision Committee which is New Business: comprised of five committee chairs. Goals address plans • Diane DeMeo will do tree for Festival of Trees at and resources for preservation, quality of life, protection and Schenectady County Historical Society. improvement in our historic neighborhood. Committee will • Board approved $300 payment to the city for hOok-up of continue to outline longer range plans and present detail to electricity at the Indian. There will be no charge to the General Association members in 2009. neighbort1ood for cost of electricity. • Finance Committee approved the operating budget for • Schenectady County Bi-centennial Committee will host 2008-2009 at a special meeting of the board that was held many special events throughout the coming year. Board on October 23rd, 2008. ' will ask for approval of ad in special insert magazine at next • George Marshall, chair of Membership Committee report- General Membership meeting. ed as of November 3 had 78 paid memberships. Will pub- • Karen Mallia will investigate cost and placement of one lish names in December Spy and send -reminders to neigh- trash can within the neighborhood for litter. bors who have not renewed. Special outreach planned to • Connie Colangelo is heading up plans for neighborhood invite interested neighbors to January General Membership holiday tree lighting on December 7th. Evergreen roping on meeting. As part of Hospitality outreach to new renters with fence at Lawrence will be provided by Garden Committee. information about the neighborhood will be planned. Snow and Parking! Stay up-to-date on snow emergencies, neighborhood news, projects, and events by joining the neighborhood email list. Just send a blank email to: [email protected] and reply to the confirmation email you will get. Call Dale, 381-6189 if you have problems. A Wonderful Experience at "Experience" - John Diesso On Saturday, November on "Holiday Arrangements" (Sun. Nov. 9 - 2-3:30pm). 1st and Sunday, November 2nd, I had "Home Entertaining & Parties (Sun. Nov. 23 - 2-3:30pm), the pleasure of attending the Gala and "Decorating Mantles & Stairs (Sun. Dec. 7th -2-3:30pm). Christmas Opening at "Experience." Fees for each lesson of your choice, $20. There are also As always, upon entering the store, I 25% weekly specials. Call for information at 518-37 4-6885. a.lmost had to catch my breath. The You must experience "Experience." It's a treat tor the eyes, store's displays and merchandise are heart and soul. Most, if not all, of the merchandise is some exquisite. Besides shopping, thing you will not see anywhere. Happy Holidays every "Experience" offers holiday classes one. First Reforn1edChurch Fine Italian Food 8 North Church Street in the Stockade F.-..b Cu, Steoh ...d Vool Altcrrmtivc(hrisLmas Fair 12/7 fresh SHdood & Posto H111111...... lireod,s-p, &~ heiryO.y ChristmasJazz VesperisI 2i2 J, 5pm 116 Wei lit Con-..ni.RtParlcinsl SpoCH Christmas Eve Services: Family,5pm Tradit-i1mal,9p11"t Candlelight Communion. t I pm l.oc-.clOII €I'll ti, 1-G!IO•OOOWdlD11aM A c.... ~a An opc11~01,gr..:g 5 Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas nal production captures A Christmas Carol's enduring mes sage of hope and redemption with evocative songs, spright• ly dances, spectacular sets and magical stage effects. The Cast Produced by Duncan Morrison. A Christmas Carol is adapted and directed by Lloyd Waiwaiole. Melissa Brown is the assistant director. Musical direction is provided by Valerie A. Lord. The acting ensemble play multiple roles. sing, dance, play instruments and manipulate over-sized puppets. The cast includes: Sev Moro, Jonathan Savoy. Richard Roe, Tom Heckert, Byron Cortez, Claudia DeMartino, Eliza Jane Figueroa. Sue Rucinski. Stephanie Insogna, Evan RusseU, Alex Allwine, Will Whisenhurst, and features John Noble (recently of Cohoes Music Hall's Noises Off) as Scrooge. The Director Lloyd Waiwaiole, costumer of the Presenting the ultimate scary ghost story, Charles theater and dance department at Union College, created Dickens· beloved classic is t_old in a fresh way by the and directs this original play. His vision includes his original Schenectady Civic Players. With carolers singing period puppet designs and Dickens' written words spoken by the songs, over-sized puppets representing ghosts and plenty cast. The play is true to the original spirit ol the book but of chains rattling and special effects sounding, it's the per done in Lloyd's presentational story telling style. fect holiday season treat for everyone. The music Musical director Val Lord researched group The story is the nightmare of a mean old man, vis choral songs popular in Victorian England and selected ited by spirits and spooked irito rediscovering what life's twenty little-known and seldom heard carols which are per about. Set in Victorian London. where the privileged, in their formed as part of the play, in the spirit ol strolling Victorian fancy parlors. prosper while the poor struggle to survive. A carolers. Christmas Carol speaks to all ages as it tells the tale of the Performances A Christmas Carol will be preformed cynical Ebenezer Scrooge. With a heart hardened by a December 5-7 and 10-14; evening shows begin at 8 p.m. tragic childhood and lost love, Scrooge would rather and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets can be pur Christmas never came around to disrupt his money-grub chased by calling the box office at 382-2081 or online at bing ways ... until he gets a series of wake• up calls from the www.civicsplayers.org spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. SCP's origi- SCHENECT ADY RESIDENTS WILL WANT TO SEE "LIGHT ON NEW NETHERLAND" EXHIBIT OPENING DECEMBER 12 Stockade residents have a special reason to visit Other themes in the exhibit include Patria, the home the New York State Museum starting December 12. That's country; the Dutch Seaborne Empire; the Atlantic World; the day the exhibit "Light on New Netherland" opens, on the Ships and Sailing; the West India Company; New Amsterdam, 4th floor Terrace Gallery. Schenectady is one of the fea Fort Nassau, Fort Orange, and Beverwijck, now Albany; tured subjects in the exhibit of 28 panels about Dutch colo Patroons; Wiltwijck, the first capital city; Long Island; New nial lite in New Netherland (with no final "s"). England; New Sweden; sewant; agriculture; the people of When the first colonists settled in the Stockade, New Netherland; family life; religion; slavery; the fur trade; Schenectady was near the northern border ol New religion; relations with the Indians; education; and the Dutch Netherland, an area that included parts of New Yor1<,New Legacy. Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania. Maryland The exhibit also boasts the work of noted history and Delaware. artist Len Tantillo, who recently received an award from the The sponsor of the exhibit is the New Netherland Holland Society of New York in Manhattan. Institute, leading off with the exhibit its schedule of "light on New Netherland" will stay at the NYS Ouadricentennial events celebrating the 400th anniversary Museum through February 8. Then its itinerary takes it to of the arrival of Henry Hudson in 2009. the Museum of Connecticut History in Hartford, the Museum The Institute is the support organization of the New of the City of New York, the FDR Library and Museum, the Netherland Project. The Project. directed by Charles Historical Society of Delaware and Calvin College in Gehring, is located at the New York State Library in Albany. Michigan. Other dates are under discussion, including Its mission is to translate and publish some 12,000 pages of showings in the Netherlands. correspondence, court cases. legal contracts and reports The NYS Museum in Albany is open to the public lrom the Dutch colonial period in New Netherland from 1636 every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 1674. • Nancy C11rran For more information about the Institute and the Project, visit nnp.org. 6 Over tlie Pence Gloria Kishton, Chait ~. _ Schenectady Heritage Foundation News ffittfi-ur1tu'fli1IulT~1mtMit!futt!tMi·-=tu-m-irr~11 iJ-Ir-rtmtM-1tttt1 preserve the structure." The BZA denied Tom's appeal How to Save a House because he had nol mel lhese criteria. Even when met, the , "No More Demolilions• in Commission can require a one year waiting period. During the Stockade Historic District. thal lime, if any interested party is able to obtain sufficient H's one thing to say, but financial assistance, or if a buyer Is found at a fair market entirely another lo embrace! value, demolition cannot proceed. Even If the building When owner Tom Killeen inspector authorizes an emergency demolition (conditions applied ror a demolition per dangerous lo life, health or property), the Commission chair mit for 221 Green SL (Jacob must be given written notice. Clute House, c.1850) IT IS CRITICAL FOR A FUND TO EXIST FOR Scheneclady Heritage SUCH EMERGENCIES. 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If you would like Sunday, Dec. 7th 12-4:00pm then, to sing in front of your home or be a treat tor a shut-in Our Holiday Market will feature fair trade goods and gifts neighbor, please call John Parnaby at 372-2405. will1 a purpose. Watr.h for flyers about vendors and local Open Door Bookstore oryariizations that will benefit from your purchase. Baked 128 Jay St, Schenectady 346-2719 goods to support Haven Griel Counseling Center. Join us before the Stock,1de Tree-Lighting al the lnrlian. • Sat. Dec. 6 1-2:30pm Gregory Maguire will sign his latest bool< in the Oz series, "A Lion Among M,m: Volume Three Moon and River Cafe 115 s_Ferry St. 382-1938 in the Wicked Years." Cozy Neighborhood Place! 9am-11pm 7 days • Sun. Dec. 7, Bob Eckstein signs. "The History of the Tues., Dec. 2 8pm String Dusters - bluegrass Snowman: From The Ice Age to the Flea Market." This fas Thurs .. Dec. 4 7pm Native American Discussion cinating holiday gift book includes section on the Stockade. Fri., Dec. 5 8pm Americana Night · 7 pertormers 1PM Eckstein will give an illustrated talk at the Schenectfldy Mon., Dec. 8 7 pm Ukulele Night - all welcome County Public Library. 1:45 -3:15 Book signing at the Tues .. Dec. 9 8pm Catherine Norr, folksinger store. Wed .. Dec. 10 8pm Jazz by Jazzmin • Sun pee 14, 1 ·2:30pm Dr. Rudy Nydegger will sign Fri., Oec. 12 8pm John & Eric - fingerstyle & blues guitar "Understanding and TreAting Depression: Ways to Find Sal.,Dec. t 3 8pm Beatles Open Mic- all performers wel• Hope anti Help:· come Schenectady County Historical So,!;iety Sun. Dec. 14, noon - Mrs. Santa plays Christmas songs 32 Wash. Ave. 374 0263 Mon.- Fri. 1-5; Sat. 10-2 Thurs .. Dec. 18 8pm Running the River, Beatles/Bluegrass Fri., Dec. 20 8pm Lockhart Boys, similar to String Dusters Festival of Trees Nov. 28 - Oec. 7. Saturdays 10-~ Sun., Dec. 21 noon Lipstick & L,1ce, mother daughter duo Sundays 12 noon-4pm, Mon. - Fri. 10am-4pm $5 adults, Tues .. Oec. 23 8pm Moor, & River Band - girls play country $2 children, under 5 yrs. free. In cooperAlion with the YWCA - trees at both locations included in one ticket. Sat. Oec. 13. 1-4pm "A Visit From Saint Nicholas." .,,,.. 12 Snut.h C:htu-r.h StrP.P.t. 1 Sr.h,m~c:t:Hly R-,s-,1·vut.ions (518) 382-2081 v.~w,v.civic.playc1·s.01·g 10 Stockade Thank you, Spy Patroons Association The lollowing businesses have paid for advertising for the entire year. We Officers & thank them for their commitmen1 to The Spy and the community. Please support them by your patronage. Directors M & S Interiors 2008-2009 Alice Rubenfeld, Brokers Networ1< Northwind Service Open Door Bookstore and Gilt Gallery President Barbara Walton, Brokers Network Parcel Post Plus Lyn Gordon Brigitta Strelka, Veronica Lynch Capital Printing Petta's 1O N. Church Street Chris Galvin, Purdy Realty LLC Pinhead Susan's Irish Pub 370-4324 Daily Gazette St. George's Episcopal Church 1st Vice President Daniel C. Ertel CPA, P.C. Schenectady Civic Players Mary O'Alessandro Family Tire ancl Auto Service Centers Schenectady County Community College 7 Washington Avenue First Presbyterian Church Steve Becker, State Farm 382-0157 First Reformed Church Stockade Inn 2nd Vice President Joe Fava. Realty USA Studio 232 The English Garden Beel & Breakfast Rob Gavel Didn't Get a Spy'? 29 North Ferry Street Witecki Law Offices You can usually pick up a 1917-716-2674 cop/of the StockadeSpy at: Arthur's Please Be A Good Neighbor: Treasurer Market at the Indian; The Stockade Greg Sauer For safety, keep your front and back Inn, corner of Church and Union 19 Washington N. porch lights on. Avenue Streets; Slick's, corner of S. Ferry • Avoid honking car horns. 393-8081 and · Liberty Streets: and the • Do not park on sidewalks. Secretary Historical Society, 32 Wash. Ave. • Put trash out only at appropriate times Carol DelaMarter The Spy is also on the web at: ( Please tell new neighbors to check back 8 Washington Avenue www.historicstockade.com page or Tile Spy lor trash pick-up dates) 393-4725 Please report any wrongdoings to • Remove emptied trash cantainers ASAP- Directors the police Immediately and request • Help frail neighbors clean their front yards Diane DeMeo that your call be added to • Pick up dog poops (in plastic bags) 232 Union Street The Daily Report. •Report wrongdoings to the police ASAP 372-0642 Beverly Elander Mailing 227 Green Street Important Numbers The Stockade Spy Joan Bessarab 346-8889 •Stockade Officer - Gloria Kishlon Kevin Green 378-6536 Editor Published monthly Sylvie Briber 377-0469 207 Union Street 4pm- midnight Mon. - Fri. September to May 23 Washington Avenue 377-1160 •Emergency 911 Deadline for entries Karen Mallia Staff Non-emergencjes 382-5265 is the 15th of 9 Washington Avenue Diane Buckley •Police Emergency 382-5200 280-9241 Catherine de Salle the previous month. •Trash Not Picked up Beverly Elandcr George Marshall Printed by Solid waste - 386-2225 Gerald Plante 48 Washington Capital Printing Avenue hotline 382-5144 Chris Waldron 381-8856 Code Enforcement -382-5050 ConsultanVTechie Founded In 1961 David Marhaler Waste Collection Schedule Bob Briber 3 Washington Avenue & Recyling 382-5144 377-0331 Finance Founder Janie Hayner 374-6216 James D. J. Schmitt December Waste Collection Dates 6 Front Street Delivery Oi!signer Fri., Dec. 5 Fri., Dec. 12 Werner L. Feibes Fri., Dec. 19, Mon. Dec. 29 Josh Mlodzianowski 382-7654 First Editor Waste Collection starts at 6: 15 AM. Please put waste Barrie C. Covert on the curb only after 2 PM the day betore. To help keep our neighborhood beautitul, please remove trash A11icles in The Stm:kHciHSpy do nol ru+cMssHrily rAflAGIIha cans ASAP from the street when emptied. opinions ol the Stockade Associ.ition Boord ol Directors. 11