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March 20, 1991
9000 12/03/91 8M •• B 01 (01. xxxv, No, 13 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY 'lSI DELAIIIAF:E (WE NY 120~)4 •~ '::LMAF' .; The weekly newspaper serving the towns of I 'I••• Bethlehem and New Scottand
Democrats vow battle in 1991 Road chief against town GOP stronghold to retire By Mike Larabee. By Mike larabee vember booths, the outline for a busy 8,069 to 4,562 in enrollment according to 1989 Albany County Board of Election Martin Cross, elected Bethlehem Four years ago local election season is beginning to take Highway Superintendent 13 times, Bethlehem Repub shape. data, they haVe won only one town elec won't try for number 14 this fall. Iicans, long the pro "We are shooting for a full slate of tion this century, when Burns squeaked past Thomas Scherer in 1987. A re-elec Cross, in charge of the highway I .' prietors of political Democratic candidates," said Matthew department since 1966, said Monday power in town, took Clyne, town Democratic committee tion run this year by Burns would put the party in the unfamiliar position of defend he will retire when his current term it on the chin for chairman. "We expect to have a good expires Dec. 31. the first time in campaign season." ing a town incumbent. years when Demo Though Burns hasn't said yet whether "There gets to be a time in life crat Robert Burns "I think in today's world anybody can he intends to seek a second term (he said when you just have to slow down," won a town council win running for any office," he said. last week only that he will be making a said Cross, who'll be 63 this May. "I slot by five votes. Kaplowitz final decision shortly), his seat has drawn feel that I've served the town well." Now, with Burns' Clyne said the Democrats intend to special interest from both parties. . Cross said he has no specific plans and colleague Frederick Webster's board field candidates for the seven town posi for retirement. tions - supervisor, the two board slots, "I think Bob wouldn't have too much seats, thetownsupervisor'sjob, and three difficulty this time. I think he's done a "Ijustwantloretire," he said, "My county legislature positions at issue, 1991 highway superintendent, town justice, clerk, and taxcollector-and threecounty good job," said Clyne. "I think he has the wife and I wantto do a little travelling could signal whether Democrats have confidence of the public. He certainly has and just enjoy ourselves." since made inroads into town GOP con legislature seats 'on this year's election docket the confidence of the party." All told, Cross has more than 35 trol, or it may mark a return to politics as But town Republican Committee usual in the town. years service with Bethlehem since As always, it will be an uphill battle for he joined the highway. department Eight months before voters enter No- Bethlehem Democrats. Outnumbered DEMOCRATS/page 10 as a truck driver in 1955.Sooo after, , he. became a dep;rrtment foremal!-' . and ullimately was appointed su~r- •••' Be board considers more cuts intendent asa successor to' !)av~.• :: M~d.who died in office. He is past. By Susan. Wheeler tal reductions after deletions and addi place over the last six weeks, the district .··president· Qithe··New;¥orktjState/; The Bethlehem Central School Dis tions. . proposed cutting $392,392 from its $30.5 . Highway $uPerint~nde~t$~jl trict Board of Education has made a te'n The tentative deletions include three million budget. An additional $285,562 in lion. . ',>.• talive net reduction of $107,364 in its instructional staffing positions, accord budget reductions will be discussed at Cross said he'.seen agre/iFdeal; 1991-92 budget, according toSuperinten ing to Loomis. The proposed additions tonight's (Wednesday's) regular board of change in the·t()wn,anda meeting. These cuts, if approved by the gteab' dent Leslie Loomis. include three elementary teaching posi deal of gro)Vthasw~J1. .' .'!,;. tions, he said. The teachers are needed board, will represent a total of $677;954 Loomis said the board had initially deducted from the total budget. Loomis "1 can relllemberwhen al(lt'o'I. tentatively cut $297,800 from its budget for the additional classrooms and stu ..• these dwelopments weren't here at;; dents in the recently renovated elemen said that would bring the increase from at last week's budget workshop, but then last year's budget to this year's from 10.6 ;ill;" CroS!! said;,"1 btiilftnesfr~m1Ji proposed $190,436 in additions. The net tary schools, he said. -these ,:area:s:" ,,- '_',i/,:.- -; , •.....•.•.•..•...:: •....,...•.•..•.••..•..••. ,.:.•... :: ••...... ••..... :;.•.. ,·.,., •..• ·,· .. ,..• ·...·.,' .. :' .• .•. ...;,.· reduction of $107,364 represents the to- During budget workshops that took. CUTS/page 11 ; ;' . ..:,~ .. ;, ' -;,,;->i/i<,~;;:;;)t:\/::; ,_ n_ ",,' -%rm,.,-,:};,,·.:;M.<.;.::".·.:.L.'.~~.;,.;.~.·.:::.·;.".".,.{ ~_~. Glenmont man polls residents. on Ref-Fuel plan By Susan Graves After his tour of the facility and discus lohn Thomas, a proponent of Ameri sions with plant and health officials, he can Ref-Fuel's plan to locate a waste-to said he was convinced Ref-Fuel would .Thomas' questionnaire energy plant on Cabbage Island in Beth only benefit Bethlehem by building here. lehem, believes the majority of town "How can you say no to a plan that 1. American Ref-Fuel should be allowed to construct a waste-to-plallt .. residents favor the idea and has con would bring $2 million to the school dis in the Town of Bethlehem? ductedtwo random surveys to prove his trict, $1 million to the property tax base DYes DNo point. and $500,000 to the town - every year?" Thomas, a Glenmont resident who he said. 2. If you answered "no" to Question.!: A waste-to-energy piant should. lives about two miles from the proposed According to Thomas, the plant "will be built within our town, but not by American Ref-Fuel. site, began taking an active stance favor help solve a problem. Instead of spinning DYes DNo ing the project about two years ago. "I our wheels. If people are for it. let's go. 3. Under no circumstances should a waste-to-energy plant be built in had received information in the mail and Let's go for a referendum." the Town of Bethlehem. . saw how it clashed With the views," being Bethlehem Supervisor Ken Ringler DYes DNo expressed by other residents, he said. said the town "is investigating the legali 4. The TQwn of Bethlehem should construct a iandftJl to be used hnly- Some of those included members of ties of such a referendum." by our town. . Bethlehem Work on Waste, which has . DYes objected to Ref-Fuel's plan since it was "If it's legally possible, we might want introduced. to consider it." he added. Thomas said he then decided to try to In keeping with his belief that a major find out the facts for himself. He said he ity should decide, Thomas has conducted did some research, and "took it upon two sample surveys. "Alii did was open myself to visit Hempstead could be snagged by lack of funds Spring is a time for renewal, and Marlene at 434-4934 to arrange a a time when most of us do major pick up . . By Michaell\ag/m because of added costs. and placed in bins or even plastic "clean out" and "throwaway proj- Saturdays, after 12:30 p.m., The Bethlehem Central School Meeting this higher rate will be bags. ects. Often reusable household apartment necessities (no furni district may have severe problems achallengeforthe district because goods end up in the trash and ture) can be dropped off at the meeting the Town's commercial the budget has been frozen since The problem lies in how re recycling requirements due to a Dec. 19, due to state funding cuts. cyclables that students bring in inevitably -overcrow~edro offices of the Ev.angelical Iackoffacilitiesandalackofmoney School Superintendent Leslie their lunches from home could b€ landfills! Christian Church, corner of after state funding cuts. Loomis said there is no money to collected. Houghton hoped th€ There are many home- ~Alexander and Clinton The Town will begin large-scale spend on recycling and, in fact, schools could just provide bins for less, some duetoftre, and ~ Street in Albany's commercial recycling of alumi- there is no money available to the materials and that the town less fortunate persons . Southend. (This is paral- num, glass. plastic, and newspa- spend on anything, except in the would not require the recyclables who cannot afford the leI to South Pearl Street.) . pers on a voluntary basis April 1. case of an emergency, for example ,to be washed out. necessities that other take Three weeks ago, 9 families for granted. The biggest calls are were supplied with boxes, nick- Commercial recycling will be an issue of health and safety. . According to Houghton, the for bedding: sheets, blankets. and named "Learning-A'Living" by the mandatory beginning May 1. District Health and Safety Di- district does not have the facilities pillow cases, towels, cooking and program director. The district may have serious rector Larry Gill had no clear idea for students to rinse or wash out b.aking pans, di~hes, glassware, The Capital City Rescue Mis difficulty meeting these require- as to how recycling could be fit recyclables and the district "can't stlverware, curtams and drapes, sion at 50 Hudson Avenue, near ments because of the added costs into the budget, saying simply spend much money" to provide small working aPl?liances: toast- the Knickerbocker Arena, always involved.RobertWright,co-owner "That's a good question." He these facilities, so washing re ers, blenders, halrdryers, etc., welcomes donations of men's of Robert Wright Disposal, Inc., thought that· recyclables could cyclables would pose "a major lamps and furniture. clothing, books, personal items which is the district's hauler, said possibly be sold, but Wright logistics problem." But there would "certainly" be an in- seemed to rule that out: "People Bethlehem's Recycling Coord ina such as razors, soap, Kleenex, toi If you're at a loss about how to let tissue, laundry soap, etc. and creaseinhaulingratestotheschool think r~c1ing saves '!loney, but tor Sharon ~isher said that all make "one man's trash another when recycling begins. actually It costs money. recyclables Will have to be washed canned or instant packaged food. man's treasure!" here are a few Their phone number is 462-0459. "There is a distinct expense to Collection of recyclables poses out. ideas. sending the second truck (to col- anoth~ problem for t!te. schools. Houghton said that the district Another place for baby clothes, Mary Keeley, a Delmarresident nursery items, toys, and maternity lect recyclables) around: Wright Supenntendent of Butldlngs a~d .wants to spend "as little as pos will redirect those reusable cast said. He also pointed out that the Grounds Bruce Houghton satd sible" to meet town regulations. and street clothes for women is offs to the proper persons. Besides Community Maternity Services, company's rates for residential the~ew~uld not b~ a problem col- Unfortunately, that amount may the items mentioned above, good hauling also increased after man- lectmg 10 cafeteria ki~chens, as be more than the district can eas 27-29 North Main Avenue, Albany. books, toys, baby items and de Please call ahead, 438-2322. datory residentialrecvcling began, recyclablescould beeastly washed ily handle. cent clothes are acceptable. Call her at 439-7921 for instructions. PleaSe keep in mind that all personswantgoodclothestowear. St.Joseph's Housing, 317 Clin Stained and out of date clothing is BOU'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN ton Avenue, desperately needs all sometimes better utilized as rags of the mentioned necessities. If for cleaning and working on the Friday, March 22 7:30 P.M. B.C.H.S. you have a sufficient Quantity call car. Fundraiser to support youth activities. Please support BOU! Delmar church hosts concert program Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" for Dorgan are the collaborating con chorus, stringensemble, harp and ductors. organ will be presented on Sun UVEAUCTION day, March 24 at 4 p.m. at the First Susan Monohan, Frank Leavitt Travel, Unique Services and Fun!! United Methodist Church, 428 and Ken Loiacano will be the fea Kenwood Ave., Dehnar. tured soloists. Selected pieces by going gOing . Great Music and Dance The concert will be performed Vierne, Mozart and Faure will gone I Delectable Desserts Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream bythecombinedchoirsofDelmar's complete the concert. Drinks, Raffle and more First United Methodist Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Church in A free-will donation will be ac Delmar and St. John's Episcopal cepted following the concert. $S Adult reserve in advance at the Main Square office or pay at door Church of Troy. with Delmar resi dent Joseph Farrell conducting. BETHLEHEM OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED Post schedules Peter Mahigian and Margaret meeting The Nathaniel Adams Blan chard Post No. 1040 American Legion will hold its monthly meet ing at the post on Monday, April 1 .These Days, You Need at8 p.m. A Smarter Way To Borrow. First American's All-Purpose Homeowner Loan is the way to borrow in the 90s. Use our "Smart Money Loan" for tuition, home improvements, a new or used car, a boat-it's up to you. Or, you can consolidate your other loans into one monthly payment. Here's why we call it "The Smart Money": Kirsch • MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Woven Woods More important now than ever. 0 • NO CLOSING COSTS. 50 /0 OFF· No fees of any kind. 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Main Office: 447-4700. 4 Comers 'f'1 Delmar Member FOIC 439-4979 ~~ 2 - March 20, 1991 - The SpoUighr BETHLEHEM· Clerk won't run for 4th term By Mike Larabee Carolyn Lyons, Bethlehem's town clerk for the past seven years and a deputy town clerk for 10 years before that, won't seek re- . election this year, she said last week. The 57-year-old Republican cited family health concerns and the desire to travel with her hus band John as reasons for her deci sion to leave. Lyons said she feels "sad in a way, and glad in a way· to be leav ing the position. "I've worked 40 years out of my life and I feel I've paid my dues: she said. "It's time Carolyn Lyons to relax a little: Town Supervisor Ken Ring:er But she said she'll miss the "It's entirely up to the Republi can Committee, but I'm grooming said he's "disappointed· Lyons diversity of the job and "the nice won't run again. . people that you come in contact Kathleen for it, which my prede with." . cessor did for me: Lyons said. "Carolyn has been an outstand "Ireallyenjoythejobverymuch, Lyonswasappointed towncle,.k ing town clerk,· he said. "She's but Ljust feel that it's time to go in February 1985, replacing Mar served our community well for onto other things: she said. ion Camp. Elected three times to eight years, and she will be sorely missed: . . She said, though, shell be happy the two-year seat, the only time to live without her duties taking she ran contested was in Novem Lyons, who's worked for six minutes at town board meetings ber 1985, when she defeated town supervisors (though she Democrat Joan Uhrik 6;709 to declined to pick a favorite), said that sometimes run long into the 3,230. . night. "' know that it's part of the the biggest change in the clerk's job and I hope that I've done it Newkirksaid Friday she's inter job since she started has been a adequately, but if I had to pick one ested in running for the position .. gradual increase in the amount Jf thing (that I didn't like about the Town Republican COJ;nmittee permit and records work under job), coming back in the evenings Chairman Bernard Kaplowitz said her supervision. "I think there's a to do evening work: would be it, Saturday Newkirk's chances for lot more volume, for sure: st e she said. the GOP nomination are strong. said. But she said computeriza Lyons said she'd like to see six "There's no question as the deputy tion, instituted around 1987, hE-s year deputy clerk Kathleen she's done a good job, she cer helped manage the work load. Newkirk nominated by the GOPto tainly is one of the people that The town clerk's 1991 salary become the new town clerk. would be considered: he said. was set at $36,194. Unresolved overruns still haunt Clarksville Water District By Debi Boucher Public Accountants Code of P.ro At the March meeting, town As the Clarksville Water fessional Conduct, which requires board members also heard a re District's technical problems near "specific consent of the client· port from Kevin Phelan, of Dunn resolution, there are still snags of beforeconfidentialinformationcan Geoscience, thefirm that has been a stickier sort to be ironed out be released. working to resolve the nitrate between the Town of New Scot Reilly suggested at the March 6 problem discovered in the land and the project's engineer, meeting that the town give Wil Clarksville well last spring. Phelal Laberge Engineering and Consult liams. Matt and Rutnik permission . said that the state Department (.f ing Group Ud. of Colonie. to provide the information "at a . Health approved results of the la: The town board voted late last mutually agreed upon time and est series of tests at the well site, h year to postpone paying about place: . which nitrate levels held below five parts per million, well below the.10 $75,000 in outstanding bills from Riester said town finances are a Laberge, and $140,000 from con parts per million limit for drinking matter of public record, but Sgar water. Phelan said on Monday that tractor Memphis Construction, lata pointed out that the account testing had been completed at the pending release of a full audit on ing fIrm's backup paperwork be site, with the latest readings at 3.2 the district, which at the time was long to the fIrm, and "to the taxpay parts per million. still being completed. The audit ers and residents of this town: revealed the project to be some Laberge, he said, has "no privilege The board voted to approve a $173,000 over budget, much ofit in or rights to this whatsoever: $13,000 contract with Dunn Geos Motorcyclist killed engineering fees. which prompted cience to develop a management town officials to further delay Responding to Sgarlata's accu plan for the new wellfield, agree payments. sation, Riester said "I think it's in ing to delete the last two section~ in Route 9W crash After Memphis Construction the town's best interest" to grant of Dunn's proposal, which con Laberge access. In the end, the cerned preparing bids and cosl An Albany motorcyclist died of day, March 13, accident occurred filed a notice of claim against the town, which Town Attorney resolution passed with Reilly's estimates for deVelopment of the massive internal injuries after he according to U. Frederick Holli: wording, which Sgarlata termed well. Phelan said Riester had sug collided with a tractor trailer then gan. Holligan said Corman lived in Frederick Riester said is a prelimi nary step to filing a lawsuit, the "a compromise." gested the two items be left off was hit by a pickup truck on Route the town for most of his life. during a phone conversation prior 9W last week, Bethlehem police board last month gave Riester Sgarlata later said he feels there Corman, traveling northbound authority to negotiate with Mem to the meeting. Dunn Geoscience said. . are "a lot of unanswered questions· is "not attempting to usurp hit the side of a southbound trac: phis. During the same executive concerning Laberge and the Howard Corman, 25, of53 Fleet· tor trailor being driven by Jean session, Riester was given author Laberge's role: Phelan said at the wood Avenue was pronounced Clarksville Water District. He meeting. Marc Martel, 31, of St. Rosarle ity to negotiate with Laberge, pointed out that the former town dead at Albany Medical Center . which he claimed would probably Riester later said he feltthemost Hospital shortly after the Wednes- Quebec around 9:30 p.m. at the supervisor, Stephen Wallace, who soon file a similar action. signed the original contract, now important task is to get the actual intersection of Corning Hill Road, management plan completed re Preserving keepsakes according to police. Corman was Tensions arose at this month's works for Laberge; Riester was also town attorney when the 1983 gardless the bids and cast esti hit by the second truck, driven by town board meeting when Coun mates. focus of program 27-year-oldThomasMoherofTurf cilman John Sgarlata accused contract was forged. "It raises a lot Thewellfieldmanagementplan In March and April, the Bethle Park, Clifton Park, as he lay in the Riester of "defending Laberge to of questions: said Sgarlata. "I want road. the hilt, when you're being paid by to be extra careful, extra prudent will take about two months to hem Public Library will present a complete, Phelan said, and will be . two-part series onpreservingtreas the town.· - I want to know that what we're Martel was not charged in doing is appropriate: subject to approval by the federal ured keepsakes and possessions. connection with the accident, but At issue was the question of Farmers Home Administration, On Thursday, March 28, Joyce was cited for unrelated equipment whether to grant Laberge access According to Sgarlata, when which has funded much of the S. Zucker will speak on caring for violations, Holligan said. - and what sort of access - to ever the Clarksville-Laberge issue project to date. The water district historic and artistic works, and on backup paperwork by Williams, is raised, "The slant ... of the town Police are still investigating the Matt & Rutoik, P.C., the Latham may be operational sometime this Wednesday, April 3, Sharon Gavitt incident, according to U. Richard attorney a1ways comes down on summer, "if everything goes well, • Moody will present a talk on pre based accounting firm that con the side of the engineer: Phelan said. ducted the audit. The firm refused serving treasured family docu· Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt said addi Laberge's request, according to a ,------.------, ments and photographs. Both TluSpotHgIIt (USPSJ96.630) ispublishedeachWednesdaybySpotllghtNewspapers, inc.. 125AdamsSt., tional charges in the crash are Feb. 14 letter to Superv,'sor Her- Delmar, N.Y. 12054. 2nd Class Postage paid at Delmar. N.Y. and additional mailing offices. programs are at 7:30 p.m. "possible but not probable.· bert Reilly, citing Rule 301 of the ""'.... ,"'~"dodd""'cl> ...,,"'TheSpotligh.P.O.BoxHMI.De_.N.Y.l2054.SU_llon""'" Register by calling 439-9314. Mike Larabee American Institute of .Certified Albany County, one year$24.oo, two yean;; $48.00; elsewhere one yearS32.oo. The SpoUight - March 20, 1991 - PAGE 3 Waste group grew from humble beginnings By Susan Graves i Connett's effectiveness in St. BWO,Vs efforts rely on' "pass ThoughBWOWislooselystruc_ I Nearly two years ago, a local Lawrence County speaks for itself, ing the can," and money it collects tured - there are no officers _ I watchdog group was formed to Lyons said. "He obviously was is primarily used for mailings. McCoy said the group "works well reach out and touch the commu effective because the eventual About 150 people are dues-paying without a lot of bureaucracy." nity about the environment. outcome of the (proposed) plant members. A core group of about She hopes that BWOW's work ' Bethlehem Work On Waste was that it was defeated." 20 do most of the leg work. Some will help to prevent any commu- I grew from humble beginnings. But at the next Bethlehem fo members attend zoning and town nity from "having to go through : Delmar resident Linda Anne Bur rum in lune of 1990, BWOW was board meetings while others fo what we have," she said. : tis helped lighttheflrewith aphone prepared to deal with the Ref-Fuel cus on the newsletter. "It depends But some residents believe' call to people about siting an incin flyers. Lyons said members wore on who has the time," Lyons said. BWOW's views do not reflect the eration burn plant in Bethlehem. T-shirts so they were easily recog Lyons is involved asa mentor at majority'sview.lohnThomassaid ! "One person got on the phone nized, and also provided recycling the high school in an attempt to though he can understand the : and reached out to people she bins for people who wished to develop a district·wide recycling group'S concerns and agrees with thought would be concerned," said dispose of the Ref-Fuel flyers. At plan. its work to reuse, recycle and I Elizabeth Lyons of Glenmont, an thefirstforum, "Wejustsaid, 'Give She is also advocating waste reduce, he doesn't think incinera- . active member of BWOW. Lyons it back to them:" Lyons said. reduction. "Very little attention is tionshouldberuledout."Ihaveno· said many people responded to given towastereduction," she said. problem with waste re Stale Farm life and Accident Assurance Company Home Ofiice: Bloomington, Illinois PAGE 4 - March 20, 1991 - The Spotlight Be schools "targeted for roof work By Susan Wheeler cation Department approves all panies are now more familiar with 'IL. BOU'S NIGHT its removal, and the cost gap has Three Bethlehem Central costly building projects through· schools are scheduled to receive out the state. Once it clears the closed, although it remains two to ~ONTHETOWN partialroofreplacementdUlingthe project, the district will seek bids three times more than anticipated summer, according to Anthony for the work, Loomis said. by the district in 1989, he said. Martino, an architect with Stet Asbestos was discovered in the The asbestos levels in the three son-Harza. Inc. in Syracuse. roofs in the late 19808, according schools vary, with the highest area The $1.3 million proposed proj to Bruce Houghton, superinten· of asbestos ih the high school, dentofbuildings and grounds. The according to Houghton. Although ect, to be paid for by funds allo federal government set regulations cated for roofing work in the the ceilings in the high school have district's $11.6 million bond issue, on asbestos removal in October asbestos·containing materials in will replace roofs on the high 1987, he said. But these regula· them, he said, there are "no plans" tions were not specific, he said. school, Hamagrael and Glenmont for removal oftheceilings because elementary schools, Martino said "There were no clear regulations it would cost too much. how to handle" the removal. he "Any level (of asbestos) within at a recent board of education said. meeting. He said the three schools a building is a potential problem," Work on the roofing project was Houghton said. "Many school dis were identified as the priority for halted until an asbestos specialist replacement work because asbes tricts have done more harm by was found, Loomis said. At that removing it than than if they tos is in the roofing membranes time, asbestos handling and re and the roofs' flashing. The managed it according to regula moval was "so expensive" that the tions." AlJC1lCN== district's other five schools have district postponed the project, he TRiWEL, UNIQUE SERVICES AND FUN! no problems that require immedi· When removal begins, sched· said. uled during summer vacation, GREAT MUSIC AND D\NCE ate attention, he said. "We feel the price has leveled DELECTABLE DESSERTS BEN AND JERRY'S ICE CREAM The board of education gave measures will be taken to ensure it off," Loomis said. is no threat to the surrounding DRINKS RAFFlE AND MORE the district authorization to sulr According to Martino, the roof· mit the roofing replacement pro environment or workers, Martino 55/ ADUlT RESERVE IN ADVANCE ,rr THE MAIN SQU\RE OFFICE OR HW AT DOOR. ing industry "has taken hold of the said. BETHlEHEM OIroRTUNITIES UNU'IrrED posal to the state Education De issue (asbestos removal)." Com· partment, according to Superin- tendent Leslie Loomis. The Edu· BOU auction offers unique "( maynotbea services at its annual fund-raiser millionaire, but I want my hair to By Susan Graves ette Rice," will be offered. Ha· thing you like to do," she said, "It's look like I am." Bethlehem Opportunities Un magrael Principal]oseph Schaefer people giving their time in an ex· At Sears Hair Express, our limited is pulling out all the stops will escort two pupils to lunch, and citing way." services don't cost a lot so Nancy Smith is offering a day of YoLrCan always afford to look for this year's live auction. Auctioneer Dave Murphy will your best . BOU's only yearly fund-raiser rock climbing. Dr. Andrew Sulli also be back this year. Tickets for will have something for everyone. van 'is donating the use of his the live auction are $5 and can be family's indoor pool for a child's $25 PERM WAVE The black-tie affair is set for Fr~ bought in advance at the Main (haircut &. style Included) day, March 22, beginning at 7:30 birthday party. Square Office. They will also be $25 RELAXER p.m. at the high school. In addition, A Day at the Races available at the door. (haircut & blow curlmcluded) Holly Billings, BOU president, with box seats (any day but Satur $11 HAIRCUT &STYLE is hoping for a good turnout. Last day) and numerous vacation There will be lots of good food year more than 500 people partici homes will be available for the available including gourmet des $15 HAIRCUT & pated in the event, which raised highest bidder. serts and Main Square's Ben & BLOW CURL $10,000. The non-profit commu· "It's more fun to donate some- Jerry's ice cream. $ 9 HAIRCUT ONLY nity organization is dedicated to providing teenagers with alterna· NO APPOINTMENTS. Free Shampoo and Simple tives to drugs and alcohol. The CondlliOner With every service group underwrites the cost of Use your SearsCharge or several programs and clubs in the Discover Card schools but tries to provide more than just monetary support. "BO U is trying to do things involving Colonie effort, energy and time," Billings Anne Nails said. 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Resid;&COme &~:~~i~:::al 12 noon to 5 pm 439-2831 .MARY SCANlAN PUBLIC RElATIONS (518) 431Hl731 • 439·7007 The SpoUighl - March 20,1991 - PAGE 5 enmon a Will the colonies rebel? draws neighbor's ire "No taxation without representation!" was Editor, The Spotlight: the rallying cry of the American colonials in Editorials It has been a full season since VOX POp the 18th century. Its counterpart was "D~n't Glenmont Plaza opened. The de- tread on me!" and some of the accompanYIng bris including flyers, coffee cups, ------,.... activities included a tea party, a shootout on Afteryears offree-and-easy programming, plastic bags, and other paper ad- the Common, emergency sessions of hot hiring, spending (and taxing), the Point of vertising, has made my property p!le. Surely, this is not the impres heads and eight years of skirmishing known No Return has been reached - as was pre and surrounding properties a trash slOn the town and merchants want as th~ American Revolution. "I guess we dictable during those Rockefeller-Carey heap. to conver to all coming into the taught King George a lesson!" was no doubt Cuomo go-go years. The grounds of the plaza .Itself commumty? a popular expression. The Governor lacks enough thumbs to are messy and unsightly. No 'sin- Joan R. Whiteley plug all the holes in the budgetary dike, cere efforts or care have been Glenmont Even though one of the results was the though he rushes from one unhappy remedy taken to clean the "green areas,' creation of the United States Congress, that to another. Some involve reducing outgo; and a minimum effort has been rebellion generally is considered to have TheSpoUight -March20,199" -PAGE 7 r Alternative suggested Cable comnany can't count comnlaint chardes to cable's monopoly. '. r 'r b Ed't Th S tlight. &Itor, The Spotlight: town.Thenitwastoo"rural."Then had counted. With the exception nextnearestvillag~ashadcable lor, e po.'. I am writing to concur with Dr. "there must be 35 houses per lin- of five or six of recent construc- from two countries, three states, Th,e letter. by Jim Pe!ers ~ I~st Peters'letterinwhich he states an ear mile." It is :nore than irksome tion, these homes have been there and two provinces for well over ten "teek s .Spotitght o~ the Imperiabs- alternative cable company should to drive throug:1 areas farther from for 20, 30, or, in some cases, even years. Yet, here in one of the more tic ~u~mess practices of ~e Ca- be f,)und for the town. Though town, more rural, and with a den- 100 years. affluent and highly taxed subur- blCV1slon monopoly was, fight on there was no indication of d:ssatis- sity of approximately 20 houses- ban towns, 3.7 miles from the target.Infew arel!s, ~therthan the faction in the press coverage of the areas serviced with cableforyears. Itdoesnottakeageniustocount capital of the Empire State'and .5 cableTY,areweVictimsofunregu- Oct 18 cable meetingatTo"'l1 Hall; houses! How come the company mile from existing cable, we are lated monopolies. the tenor of those in attendance Do some p~op/e have friends? was so far off? And why does it too "rural" for service. Who's kid- Butdo not despair, Red Sox and indicated we are not the orJy two Political inj/ufflce? Why do some continue to deny this neighbor- ding whom? Bruin fans. We are not quite as· di,sc.tisfied· with the cable com- areas have access to cable at one hood service while, only months ... much at the mercy of Cablevision palY, With standing room only, density while others are denied? ago, installing cable in "heavily I hope other residents of the and unresponsive federal regula- every person who spoke at that As late as September 1990, the populated" areas such as the vicin- town will voice their dissatisfac tors as it may appear. Wireless meeting had serious complaints cable company insisted there are ity of Stone Ends Motel, which tion as they did at October's meet cable is available in much of Beth- ab lut the company. Even the li- only 30 houses on Van Wies Point recently began sporting an HBO ing. It is time our officials knew !ehem. Capital ~irele~, located brary an~ the scho.ol district Road, "fewerthantherequired3S." banner? how poorly this cable company ~ Ballston Spa W1th a sl!1"al tower seen:'ed displeased W1th orrent As verified by the president of the It baffles me that our Adiron- deals with the public, including its mth~Helde~ergs,~esWSBK. service. neighborhood association, there· dack mountain home-in a town own customers. and Its basl.c. se~vlce IS cheaper However, here my complaint are 60 houses ')n that road, double with fewer houses than this neigh- Barbara Burt than CablCV1slons differs from Dr. Peters'. He at least the number the cable company borhoodandsevenmilesfromthe Glenmont Ultimately, as consumers, our ha: cable, of some sort: Even . only rea1leverage with the cable the'ugh there is cable service a monopoly is economic. If a couple half·mile or less from my home, D POI" nt of VI" ewe. • SprI" ng of hundred Bethlehem subscrib- we in the River RoadlVan Wies (From Page 7) To this principle I can add encourage us to ~n Il!0re abou! ers dropped Cablevision in favor Point/Wemple Road area have Fortunately, there .is a personal testimony. My five-year- !he natural world. EnVIronment of Capital Wireless, thatwouldgive been denied cable for almost as discernible tt end toward low- old lawn contains grasses mixed IS a cumberso.me word that may a very clear message on consumer many reasons as there are neigh- maintenance l<:wns, as described with white clover. No fertilizers seem to be bOflngly overdone. 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Albany County's ethics law is revisions would prohibit any such he expected his resolution would telling workshop for fourth and At the last session, the storytellers badly in need of an update, accord actions that would benefitrelatives be referred to the Law Committee fifth-graders will be held Fridays, will be taped by Bethlehem Chan ing to Legislative Minority Leader and businessassociatesofemploy· for review. April 5, 12, and 19 from 4 to 5:30 nel31. Robert Prentiss, of Colonie. He ees, rather than just the employ· "Sooner or later, regardless, p.m., at the Bethlehem Public submitted a resolution at the ees themselves, as the current law Albany County is going to have to Library. Each participant will re For registration, which will be March 11 legislative session to states. update its ethics resolution," he hearse a personal reminiscence of limited to 12 children, call 439- amend the 1970 law. The proposed amendment also said. a children's author which empha· 9314. Prentiss said the county's cur· expands the powers of the county rent law "does notcomply one iota" Board of Ethics, limits board Delmar:man Academy holds science fair members to four·year terms and with the state's 1987 Ethics in The Albany Academy Sixth Government Act (Article 18 of mandates vacancies on the board to chair panel Feura Bush. will present the "Ef Annual Science Fair, involving fects of Glucocorticoids on the General Municipal Law). His move be filled within 60 days. Prentiss Peter Gerstenzang, of Delmar, students in grades four through was prompted in part, he said, by a noted that the three-member board Germination of Wheat Seeds." has been selecte~ brthe New Xork ten, was held recently. Three area Morgan Ruthman of Slingerlands, current grand jury investigation operated with only one member State I;lar Ass~cl3l1on to cha1!" a students were selected to compete of alleged wrongdoing in the AI· "for many, many years," and still a sixth·grader, will present "What has one vacancy. . sta~,:wlde Sl!mmar ~n defendmg in the city·wide Joseph Henry Sci. is Erosion?" Aaron Moskowitz of banyCounty Public Works Depart· Dnvlng While .Intoxlcated cases. ence Fair to be held 0 Ap '15 nd ment. Gerstenzang IS the author of 6 n n a Delmarwill present "Where is Rain In developing his proposal, "Handling the DWI Case in New . . . More Harmful?" He said his proposal is "espe Prentiss said he worked with the York," an authoritative text. In Fifth·grader Harlsh Mehta of cially timely in an election year Temporary State Commission on because more than ever, voters addition to teaching defense attor· Ethics in Loca1 Governmen~ which neys, Gerstenzang lecfures for the are becoming cynical about their assumed operation in January. Office of Court Administration elected officials and how govern Local ethics laws and finanCial training judges, police agencies ment is run." disclosure laws, previously filed and prosecutors across the state. His proposed revisions include with the state comptroller's office, The State Bar program will be expanding provisions regarding must now be filed with the new presented in New York City, AI· investments, disclosures of confi- commission, he said. bany, Buffalo and Long Island. ~------~ .--~ - • Clothes that reflect aVl good. taste ... ~- McCAFFREY'S & Goliath lVIENSWEAR emember the Dible story? The brave young 92 State st. 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Passover Fri., March 29th . For a casual dinirlg experience Call Order Early Catering Banquets 482-3892 Evenings OR 439-8586 Days ~ Deliveries Worldwide TheSpolfight -March20,1~1 -PAGE9 it's rather early prior to an elec- tion." Webster will have served on pending census redistricting, D Democrats tion," he said. "However, I would the board for nearly five years at Kaplowitz said. think that two years is not a real the end of this term, having been "Several people, four or five at (From Page 1) we can: win the seat back, he said. full commitment to this job." named to replace W. Scott Proth· least, have indicated that if they Chairman Bernard Kaplowitz sees "We're talking about five votes," Clyne said the Democrats in- ero abouteight months before the end up in a district that doesn't things differently, contending the he said. tend to run a candidate for super· 1987 race. have someone, they would be inter GOP's chances of unseating Burns A full slate of Democrats would visor, but conceded no one has Kaplowitz said the GOP will ested," he said. are good. "We're certainly going mark a change from recent years. come come forward with specific select candidates at the second of In the other town races, Lyons to try," he said. Nter trouncing challenger Char· interest in the race. But he be- two May committee meetings. He said last week she won't run again, All told, there were 17,541 reg les Frittsin the 1987 primary, Hahn Iieves Ringler can be unseated. -said the meetings would be con· and Cross has told the committee istered voters in Bethlehem as of went on to win without competi· "It would depend on who we ducted in an atmosphere empha he intends to retire as well. 1989 election, the county board tion in the general election. In 1989 run," Clyne said. "I think there are sizing openness, crediting the Kaplowitz also said he doesn't said, Figures for 1990 elections elections for two town board seats, a number of issues in the town approach with bringing Gunner believe Hahn will have any prob won't be available until April, ac GOP candidates Charles Gunner right now that will force people to "out of nowhere" in 1989 for his lem acquiring the GOP committee cording to David Flanigan, state and M. Sheila Galvin topped sole focus attention on the direction of successful town board run. nomination this year. Board of Elections public informa Democrat John Smolinsky 6,654 . the town government." "We're planning a very, very tion officer. "I like to think that is behind an~ 6,539 to 5,129 respectively, "If you have a candidate that open process," Kaplowitz said. us," he said, referring to friction The 1987 race was unfavorable whde ~own Clerk Car~lyn Lyons can articulate a particular position "Anyone who's interested is weI within the party associated with for the Republicans. Not only did and .Hlghway Supenntende~t forcefully enough to the people, - come to come to the committee the 1987 tax collector primary. they lose the Burns election, but a Martm Cross were re-elected I~ then I think that candidate would and present themselves." Hahn said Monday he will seek committee-backed candidate lost unconteste? races. After SupervI- have a chance," said Clyne. He Clyne said Democratic candi re-election and the Republican in a primary bid to unseat Receiver s?r Ken. Ringler beat Sue An~ said he believes waste disposal dates would be selected at a cau committee endorsement of TaXes Kenneth Hahn. Kaplow Ritchk!' In a .September Repubh- Questions, in particular American cus meeting, probably in Mayas itz cited party turmoil and subse can pnmary II! 1989, he also was Ref-Fuel's proposed trash incinera- well. Wenger said he intends to run Quent poor voter turnout as expla unchallenged m November. tor, and the town's current prop- The two-year county legislature again. He is now finishing his third nations for the 1987 loss to Burns. Ringler said last week he hasn't erty re-evaluation will be key terms of Bethlehem Republicans four-year term. "We helped him' win it," Kap made a decision on a second two- campaign issues.' Robert W. Hoffmeister (36th dis Cross has been highway super lowitz said. "I think if we do things year ~erm,l:>ut ~int«;d he intends to Webster said Monday he will trict),Jamesc. Ross (35th district), intendent since 1966. right, campaign properly, I think run. At thIS tIme It seems to me run for re-election. "I've decided and W. Gordon Morris Jr. (34th that I would like to run again," he district) end this year. While only Girls soccer team said. "It's been challenging and Hoffmeisterhassaidhewon'tseek there's' a lot of things that we re-election, the entire county pic wins tournament "Open for the Season" started that I'd like to see to frui- ture remains unclear because of The Bethlehem Soccer Club under-14 girls team recently fin •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ished their second undefeated PALM SUNDAY : WALLACE QUALITY MEATS : indoor tournament. At Scotia High Easter lillies • ROUTES 85 and 85A NEW SCOTLAND ROAD, SLINGERLANDS~. 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He some people." her experiences as a social worker, pointed department chairperson ter advisory board, said 4.6 percent of the increase in J. Briggs McAndrews, assistant she has noticed that students' of Early Childhood Education at the budget is due to the debt servo superintendent, recently recom problems are on the increase. "It's Hudson Valley Community Col ice on the bond issue for the mended that the district cut the very regressive to reduce the serv lege. Lawson received a bachelor's district's building renovations. social worker's position to half ices." she said. "We live in a com degree in speech pathology / audi The district began this year's time, saving the district $20,600. plex structure. It's hard for kids to . Lawson has been a member of ology at SUNY Plattsburgh, a budget deliberations with the larg Her caseload would becut from 19 achieve in an academic environ the Early Childhood Department master's degree in reading and a est tentative budget in years, he mandated studentsreceivingserv ment. If a youngster is upset, ,it's since 1984. She has served as an doctorate in education at SUNY said, because of the "large" debt ices to 15, he said. The approxi hard to concentrate on school instructor; assistant professor, Albany, She lives in South Bethle service on the bond issue, the mately 30 non-mandated students work." curriculum coordinator and advi hem with her husband, Brian, and projected percent increase in sor to the Early Childhood Educa- their daughter Katie, 3.5 that receive services would con Fuller said all decisions that the enrollrr,ent and the "difficult" tinue to receive services, but from board put on hold in past weeks budget year the state is having. He their guidance counselors, he said. will be addressed at tonight's and WE SELL U.S. . said the board is "cutting substan "The service would not be as in next week's meeting, She said she PRIME BEEF tially" to decrease the total budget tensive: he said, "butthe students would "like to get to" the decision and keep the tax rate affordable for would still receive good quality HOURS: r_.-Fri. 9-& the town's taxpayers. on the proposed cut to the social Sat 8-5, Closed Sun., MOD. service through the guidance worker's position. "We have some Prica eff8cU .. Una 3/23/91 Board President Sheila Fuller department" tough decisions to be made at this said that this is the "most difficult Delmar resident BJ. Lornell point," she said. "We have to look budget year" she has faced in her said what concerns her most is the at everything. Some are very 13 years on the school board. She possible reduction of the social emotionalissues.Weneedtoweigh said the board "worked hard to worker's position to half-time. and measure everything." Natural history lecture series begins Five Rivers seeks volunteers The five-part National History by Kathryn Schneider, program Lecture Series, co-sponsored by coordinator/zoologist of DEC's Five Rivers Environmental FIVe Rivers Environmental Educa natural heritage program. Education Center is seeking vol tion Center and the State Univer Each Tuesday evening lecture, unteers to teach spring guided sity Atmospheric Sciences Re starting at 8 p.m., is open to the lessons for school classes and other search Center, wiD open March 26 public free of charge. The lectures youth groups. The lessons, each with "The Puerto Rican Rain For are presented at the state Univer lasting two hours. are taught to est: Frogs and Hurricanes," pre sity at Albany campus, lecture kindergarten through grade 8, on sented by Margaret Stewart, dis center 7. . such topics as "Exploring the tinguished professor of biology at Outdoors: "Forest Life" and EXTRA LEAN -DELI DEPT-$ 475-Q291. ~U!Ntg' $399 The University at Albany. For information, call "World of the Pond." The program NYSTRIP EXTRA LB. CHARGE $529 runs during regular school hours, LB. 3~~ and children are taught in groups The followingTuesday evening Pupils treated of 15 or less. Volunteers will be lectures are scheduled for this to celebration trained by center naturalists. spring: April 2, "Wildflowers That Bloom Twice: Botanizing Bur A group of students participat roughs' Catskills," by Frank ing in the Slingerlands PTA after- Volunteers should have an inter Knight, naturalist/photographer school activities now know what it est in children and a desire towork with the state Department of Envi is like to celebrate a birthday at· in.theoutdoors.Trainingwillbegin ronmental Conservation; April 9, McDonald's in France! The Tuesday, April 9, 9:15 a.m., at Five "Recycling! Why Should We? How "French Fry Kids" were provided Rivers Center, Game Farm Road, with party favors and treats for in Delmar. Should We?" presented by Debbie their French birthday party by the Jackson, solid waste management McDonald'srestaurant in Elsmere. 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'COMEDY WORKS' 102 Hackett Boulevard, Albany 700 New Scotland AventJe,~. ~ew York 12208 Friday & Sa,,!rOay NighlS The SpoIJight - March 20, 1991 - PAGE 11 numbers parallelled," he said. He Theater group offers said he decided to send fewer scholarships D Poll questionnaires the second time "because postage went up." The Village Stage is offering (From Page 1) financial awards to junior and In the second effort, 16 backed senior Bethlehem Central High the Ref-Fuel plan, three said no, School students for their achieve ABCs." He chose 100 names from and one person said he needed ments in the performing arts and Delmar, Glenmontand Selkirk and more information. for their plans to pursue these mailed a cover letter and question studies during the summer or af naire along with a self-addressed Thomas gave a copy of the first ter graduation. stamped envelope_ responses to Supervisor Ken Ringler to be passed on to the town The committee is looking for board and will do the same with students with talent, experience. Thomas received 45 replies and, the second, he said. He said he is need and a genuine interest and of those, he said 35 respondents forwarding the results to "let the motivation in the performing arts. checked "yes" beneath the ques board know what the majority feels, tion" American Ref-Fuel should be not just this very vocal group. Applications are available allowed to construct a waste-to (BWOWl." through the high school guidance energy plant in the town of Bethle department, and must be returned hem?" Ten said "no" and one ab Thomas said both surveys indi by April 22 to the guidance office stained because he was a member cate there is "substantial support _ or to Norine Vancans, 14 Adriance of the solid waste task force_ for a waste-to-energy plant in Beth- " Lane, Slingerlands, N.Y. 12159. For lehem" and reiterated his call for a information, call 439-2896. Last month he sent 50 copies of vote. the survey to residents selected at "If the people reject it, then it's John Thomas Library trustee seat random. "I wanted to see if the over," Thomas said. open to candidates -d.~iiiiii;;;:;;;;OiffiiiiiiiiiiiiiiOiffiiiiiiiiOiffiii5ffi· Village library helps handicapped Bethlehem PubliclibraryTrus To help individuals with blind the Blind and Visually Handi tee Florence Harris, a .board Are Your Kids Bored? capped has provided a demonstra member since 1985, has declined ness, visual handicaps, physical to seek another term when her handicaps or other disabilities that tion model and tapes for a "talking PutAFunCraftln prevent them from reading, the book" that they will lend free of current tenure expires on June 30. tharge. The library's five-member board Their Baskets! Voorheesville Public library now has traditionally been composed has applications available for free To arrange for a demonstration of members from each'area of the services. and pick up an application, call school district. Harris resides in The New York State library for Dorothy Colvin at 765-2791. the Slingerlands area. Persons interested in running for the five-year term, which he gins in July, can pick up nominat CRAFTS & FABRICS COMPLETE RESUME SERVICE ing petitions at the library. The BEYOND THE TOllGATE .....- .. ~:." Composition. Edlting, Typing election will take place May 8. To 1886 New Scotland Rd. Slingerlands I~I . • Letters· Labels' Term Papers appear on the ballot, petitions .:. require a minimum of 49 valid ..... PAR TYPING SERVICE signatures. Signed petitions are 439-5632 I~~···- .. due at the school district office by 'Prompt & ReliablB" Call 439-0058 4:30 p.m. on Monday, AprilS. For information, call library Director Barbara Mladinov at 439- . 1-----cO~ONSPECIM-----1 9314. 1 ..\\ CREATIVE HAIR FASHIONS ~ I I '\;."'/ 374 Delaware Ave. J., I I -'< Delmar at the 4 Comers behind Laundromat I GRAND I L OPENING! I I J. WIGGAND I P $35 00 9xpires3!30!91 I I erms . 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ISSUE 756-2296 beeper system that March 27 can reduce 'your car phone bills. ODD JOBS! "Let us keep you in touch" Got a job that you need done? 475-0065 (Now that spring over winter has won) I do "ODD JOBS" - (Inside and out) NEED SOME HELP? GIVE ME A SHOUT? *----* . CLEAN vinyl floors/gutters - WASH Windows ~TRI-CITY STRIP Wallpaper - RAKE the Yard . ~ BEEPERS Let George Do It! . 208 Oe!awan: Al'e., Delmar NY 'i2054 Call 439-7571 PAGE 12 - March 20, 1991 - The Spotlight Historian to present Res might go international slide show on local hero By Regina Bulman this district," said Holdren, who The RCS school b,9ard recently gave Holdren the go-ahead to begin If also works on the district's Instruc a grant for new technology the application process. Accord The Bethlehem Historical As comes through, RCS students will tional Technology Task Force sociation will host a s1ideshow OTTF) committee. "It is our inten ing to Holdren, Data General is from have the chance to electronically planning to award the grant inApril program "General Lewis converse with students from the tion not to have technology run Benedict: Forgotten Albany Hero· Selkirk and our programs but have computer with the intent to have all equip South Betblehem Soviet Union and Singapore. The ment on line and staff training by Civil War historian and author school district has applied for a technology enhance the teaching completed by the start of the next William F. Howard on Thursday, . Reg)". Bulman 475-1787 1.-_...... $125,OOOcomputergrantfromData and the learning process." school year. March 21, at 8 p.m. at the School General Corporation as part of a The grant includes hardware, house Museum on Route 144 in pilot program with the state De software and training thaI will Holdren and other mF mem Selkirk. covered dish supper, birthdaycake and an old fashioned sing-along. partment of Education. enable the district to cross-com bers wrote a lengthy proposal Open meeting at RCS municate through electronic mail indicating how the district would An overview of important dates Only two districts statewide, one Nancy Andress, director of in the Broome County area and with school computer systems in design programs with the Data in the Grange's history was in the Soviet Union and Singapore. General technology. special programs at Ravena-Coey cluded in theprogram. TheGrange one in Albany County, will be se mans-Selkirk central schools, is lected for the program. Other technology included in He said if awarded the grant, wasfirstorganizedin 1874onSouth the district would be responsible inviting parents and community Pearl Street in Albany and tater According to Scott Holdren, the program will allow more crea members to attend an open meet physics and computer program tive uses of portable computers for the "small· cost of "hooking up moved to Selkirk. With more than the equipment, drilling holes and ing on Tuesday, March 26, at 3:30 200 members, the Grange hall is ming teacher, money and technol and will allow teachers and stu getting tables for the terminals." p.m. at the RCS Board of Educa currently located at Beckers Cor ogy made available by the grant dents to link, cross-reference and tion Office on Thatcher Street in ners. will allow the district to quickly view large collections of test,graph Selkirk. Submission of a grant to ics and image documents to more The Grangewillalsohostaroast move ahead in communications In Gknmonl The SpollighJ is sold al the federal government for early creatively display and distribute Grand Union, CVS, Glenmonl 5A~, pork supper on Saturday, APril 6. technology. childhood programs, family liter "The grant fits into our overall information that is typically found Cumberland Farms, Siewart~ and aeyprograms and adult education, For information, contact Helen on paper. Van Alkn Farms known as Even Start funds, will be Raynor at 767-2770. visionforcomputertechnology~or discussed. SAFER to discuss Ravena horary forms Job Corps earns top ranking Unocal truck stop committees for projects For the second consecutive region's bestresidentialliving, best In the area of academic achieve Selkirk Association for Each Still in their organizational year, !lie GlenmontJob Corp Cen student support programs and . ment, students taking the Adult Resident (SAFER) will hold an stages, Friends of the Ravena li ter, whichprovideseducationaland outstanding educational programs. Basic Education Test left the pro- brary recently elected officers. open meeting on Tuesday, March vocational training for economi In the residential living cate- gram with a 2.6 year gain in read 26,atSelkirkFu-ehouse 1 on Maple They are:. Pat Christian presi cally disadvantaged youth, has gory, the dormitory conditions of ing and 2.7 year gain in math. Avenue to discuss the proposed dent; Ray Parker, vice president; been selected number one in its each center were rated on house- More than 400 students, ages U nocal truck stop to be located at Mary McCabe, secretary; and region. keeping and safety of the living 16 to 21, are trained through the Exit 22 on Route 144. Bethlehem Jenny A1timari, treasurer. The environment. Student dorm coun- Glenmont program each year. The Supervisor Ken Ringler will attend Center Director Terence S. group also established a number Nash said this is the first back-to seling was alsO compared. center opened its doors in 1977 on SAFER's Monday, APril 8 meeting of committees to carry out proj to discuss increased· truck traffic back top ranking ever awarded to The student support programs the site of the former Our Lady of ects, one of which is to construct a included student heallh services, Angels Seminary, five miles south on Route 396 throngh Selkirk. The handicapped ramp at the library. a Job Corps facility in Region II, which is made up of 11 centers in food service, center maintenance, of Albany. It employs a staff of 130. meetings are open to the public. Residents interested injoining the Friends of the library or partici New York, New Jersey ant! PUerto record keeping, accounting and In all, the center received four Rico. The centers are judged an purchasing. plaques for 1990 achievement. Bethlehem Grange celebrates pating in one of the fund-raising, nually on their overall perform 117th birthday publicity or special event commit ance, which includes the students' tees are urged to attend the next On March 9, Bethlehem Grange academic and vocational advance meeting on APril 9 at 7 p.m. at the ments, placement rates, length of St. Thomas the Apostle School members helped celebrate the library. For information, contact Grange's 117th birthday with a student stay and support services 1956 LIVING OUR TRADITIONS 1991 Pat Christian 756-6595. to students. Cooperative Extension seeks volunteers "It's quite an honor to get it two We offer a preSchool 3 year old - grade 8 pro years in a row," Nash said. "But it's gram. All aspects of education are taught in Cornell Cooperative Extension childrenand teenagersaboutHN/ pretty easy when you surround a Catholic environment. Textbooks and tran is seeking a few great volunteers AIDS prevention. yourself with competent and dedi to become trainers for the "Talk cated staff." portation are provided by local public school ing With Kids About AIDS· proj The nexttrainingwill beAPril4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 6 p.m. to In addition to the No.1 ranking districts. ect. bestowed at the annual Region II 9 p.m. (c~oose one), and APril 6, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: All volunteers will receive 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sch conference Jan. 23 and 24 in Brooklyn, Glenmont received hours of active training by experi enectady County Cooperative 439-5573 three more ·awards. The center enced staff and volunteers, with Extension, 1 Broadway, Schenec was honored for offering the continual support from Coopera tady. tive Extension staff.. For information, contact Tanya "Talking With Kids About Ownens at the Coopreative Exten AIDS· workshops will teach par_ sion ofAlbany County, at765-3500, ents and other adults to talk with by March 30. FIRST PRIZE FRANKS . ALL MEAT$19~OUND OR ALL BEEF PACKAGE TROPICANA KRAFTSUCED GRAPEFRUIT Tom LaDuke Plumbing SWISS CHEESE and Heating Inc. JUICE Repairs • Complete Bath Remodeling S189 • New Construction • Gas Boller RepaIr or Replacements S219 ServfciJ1g the capital Distrlctfor over 25 years . References AvaUable upon request TOM LADUKE PLUMBING· Senior Citizens and HEATING INC. 10% Discount 63 Washington St. Rensselaer. N.Y. 12144 465-8449 The Spotlight -March 20,1991 -PAGE 13 information, call Bob Stapf at 765- Embroiderers to meet Drama club presentation to let 2451. The New York Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America audience decide play's outcome Friday night at the movies will meet on March 20, from 10 at the library a.m. to 2 p.m., in Fellowship Hall, Clayton A Bouton Junior-Sen Voorheesville schools to close The Voorheesville Public li Delmar United Methodist Church, ior High School's drama club will Kenwood Ave., Demar. March 22 and March 29 brary will show the 1962 movie present "You, the Jury" at 8 p.m. Voorheesville "The Loneliness of the Long Dis . on Friday and Saturday, March 22 News Notes Voorheesville Central schools tance Runner" on Friday, March The chapter's evening study and 23, at the high school. will be closed on Friday, March 22, 22, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tues . The "audience will have the Susan Casler 765-2144 because of a superintendent's this free film. day, March 19, at the Bethlehem chance to play the role of the jury . conference day. The business of . Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave.,' fice will remain open. The schools Delmar, "Stitch ImagesPlusTwo," in a murder trial. The lead roles different avenues. One of these is "Mutt and Jell" celebration will be played by Alex Englander obtainingcompactdiscsforpatron will be closed on Friday, March 29, avideo by JanBeany, will beshown. for Good Friday, planned at library and Becky Logan. Directors use. There is avariety of names, Guests are welcome to attend Robert Andrews and Sherry Bur- from Eric Clapton and the Talking Learn how a comic strip is cre ated when illustrator John Herbert two meetings a year at a guest fee goon are being assisted by student Heads to Lyle Lovett and k.d.lang, of $3 per meeting. If a special pro directors Laura Blanchard and Kim plus a range of show tunes. CDs Kiwanis host dinner helps the Voorheesville . Public Library celebrate the publication gram is planned, the guild board Horan. Tickets are $4 for adults can be taken out for one week. at Legion Hall reserves the right to increase fees. and $3 for students and are avail- There is an overdue fine of five of the first "Mutt and Jeff" comic The public is invited to a spa strip in 1908. Herbertwill talkabout able from drama club members or cents per day. ghetti dinner at the Voorheesville Guild membership is open to at the door. comics' creation on Saturday, American Legion Hall on Satur March 23, at 2 p.m. the public. For information, caU SqUad hosts breakfast day, March 23, from 4:30 to 7:30 Susanne Kimura at 393-7347, or at Legion Post 1493 Park under construction p,m, Mike Michele, chef for the Library tributes spring Louise Fossa at 345-4966. at Pine Street and Maple evening, along with his many as The Voorheesville Area Ambu sistants, will prepare a spaghetti with crafts, film, stories lance Squad will host its annual Avenue Girl Scouts host dinner, including meatballs, salad, Join the library for "Wake Up camp reunion breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.·on You may have noticed that bread and beverage. The Kiwanis It's Really Spring" on Monday, Sunday, March 24. Come to. the Voorheesville has started con will raise money to help fund its March 25, at 4 p,m. there will be The Alumni Association of Girl American Legion Post 1493 and struction of a new park at the cor many youth sports programs. The crafts and a film. On Wednesday, Scout Camp Little Notch will host enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, ner of Pine Street and Maple Ave cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors March 27, come hear a bedtime a camper/counselor reunion for French toast or scrambled eggs, riue. Mayor Edward Clark said, "It and $3 for children under 10. For tale, "Carrot Noses" at 7 p.m .. former call)pers at Sl Stephen's all served with sausage. The break won't bearecreational kind of park, Episcopal Church in Delmar on fast will cost $4 for adults and $3 but an aesthetic one at the en Lions Club hosts pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 4 for children under 12. trance to the village from the east." p.m. Check out new compact discs This strategic corner has always The Bethlehem Lions Club will $3.50 for seniors and $2.50 for been an area where organizations hold a pancake and sausage break- children under 12. Pre-school chil Located in the Adirondack at the library can inform the community of up fast on Sunday, March 24, from 8' dren will be admitted free. Mountains, Camp Little Notch is The Voorheesville Public li coming events. It has been con a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Nathaniel Proceedsfromthe breakfastwill the resident camp owned by the brary is branching out to many firmed that it will remain the same. Adams Blanchard American Le- benefit the club's community serv- Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council gion Post, Poplar Drive, Elsmere. ice projects. . which is open to both Girl Scouts and non-Scouts. Admission will be $4 for adults, For information, call 768-2585, Anyone under 17 who attended . Pharmacist to address mothers' group the camp is invited to attend. For more information, call Judy at 439- Pharmacist Linda Drew and group for mothers of preschool pharmaceutical technician Heidi children that meets weekly on 0892, Julie at 584·0882 or the Harbinger will speak at Mother's Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council Mondays at Delmar Reformed at 439-4936. Time Out on Monday, March 25, Church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. gciSSOft at lOa.m., on how your pharmacist Nursery care is provided, and new Village library delivers 'dJappy can help you. participants are always welcome. For those who can't get to the 'Beauty gaQon Old Ravena Rd" Selkirk,N.Y. Mothers'Time Out is a support For information, call 439-9929, library, the Voorheesville Public 767-9620 r------CLlP'NSAVE------, Library now provides free deliv ery of books, This service is avail _'""'<:""""!T'T"""""!~ \NET BASEMENT? : MATH·PREP COURSES : able to those within the IF YOU HAVE A For I Voorheesville School District who are recuperating from a hospital WET BASEMENT : SAT, PSAT, ACT, Ach. 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RT~ 32 FEURA BUSH . 439.0028 PAGE 14-March 20, 1991 - The Spotlighr Working a new way to enjoy 'retirement' By Don Haskins predated for lending her name and talent n 1981, Walter Cronkite to a wide variety of charitable causes. stepped down after 19 years as the widely-re Not all of us, of course, can claim the spected anchorman and fame or respect of a Cronkite or a Sills. managing editor of CBS But in a nation increasingly conscious I Evening News. and concerned about a rapidly growing L-___.J Today, Cronkite population of seniors, many of these se maintains only a slightly lower profile. In niors are turning away from the concept December, he hosted a PBS-TV program of "retirement" as a time to sit back and comparing health care systems ofthe U.S. quietly, inactively, rest on whatever laurels and Canada, the Kennedy Center Honors exist. program for CBS and the annual Vienna Frequently they return to work, New Year's concert for PBS-TV. sometimes after only a few weeks or In a project he "hopes we'l finish by months or even a year or two in which 2000," he is host, narrator and executive . they find theysirnplydon'tliketositaround editor of a $30 million videotape and book with nothing to do. encyclopedia ofthe 20th century, a project Here are a few of many area examples sponsored by Media Access Corporation. of such persons: Last fall, his third book on sailing, • John S. Gardiner, of Fernbank Av "Westwind," with painter Ray Ellis, was enue, Delmar, for many years was a published. It describes a west coast od· teaoher and then director of the Campus yssey after two earlier volumes about the school at State University of New York at east coast Potsdam. After retiring a few years ago, Cronkite is 74. he's just ended 11 months of work with Only slightly less famous, but equally the federal Bureau of the Census, a tem busy at 62, is another noteworthy "retiree," porary job that kept him busy until the the former Metropolitan Opera star so first week in March. prano, Beverly Sills. • Almer Baker likes to build things. She is president of the board of direc· The Latham man was a teacher for 29 tors of the New York City Opera. Her years at Port Jervis and Brittonkill in the interests and prestige have gained her town of Brunswick, plus some substitute places on the boards of such well·known work at Shaker High. Retiring in 1981, he American businesses as American Ex· incorporated asa building contractor with press, Macy's and Time-Warner. In New his son, then split off on his own. "It's York City she is widely known and ap- RETIREES/ page 5 Young and old benefit from adopt-a-grandparent events· By Susan Wheeler first year working with a classroom or senior citizens who grandmother, Irma Westervelt VanBuren enjoy children and have and her pupils invited Westervelt to join extra free time, getting the class one morning last month when involved in an "adopt-a they were working on a story quilting grandparent" program project. F may be a good idea. Van Buren said she aims for a "relaxed I ntergenerational atmosphere" in the classroom when she programming, teaming up a senior with a invites Westervelt to join them. "She younger person or persons, is an infor serves as a helping hand in the classroom mal, flexible, volunteer program. Except and the children are perfectly comfort for some senior citizen centers in the area, able around her," she said. there don't appear to be formal sponsors. Elsmere resident Westervelt said that Caroline Wirth, an outreach worker although she and her husband have 13 for Bethlehem Senior Services, said se grandchildren between them, taking the niors in Bethlehem's Adopt-AGrandpar time to visit the classroom is "a lot of fun" ent program' are asked to become a and worth it. She participated in the grandparent for a classroom in classes' exercises to "break the ice,' she Slingerlands Elementary School. said. "When I joined in, they got a kick out The "loosely structured" project, which otit." is in its second year, fits the needs ofthe Westervelt said the children, who she seniors and classrooms involved. Some said are "very, very clever," need someone times the grandparents visit the classroom older to whom they can relate. "It's such a on a regular basis, and other times they nice idea, "said the second-year volunteer. come in for special occasions, Wirth said. "I would recommend it to anyone." Theresa Van Buren, a second- grade According to David Murphy, teacher at Slingerlands, said this is her GRANDPARENTS/ page 4 LIST OFADVERTISERS- Advest • All Destinations' D.A. Bennett. Beverwyck Retirement. lori J. Breuel Realty. Burt Anthony Associates' Butler & Brown, Inc .. ' Capitol Home Furnis~ingS • Colonie Manor· Concepts of Health Care. Creative Constr~ction • Crestwood Market. Ted Danz • Delmar Travel Bureau .• First Stop Medica"<:are .. ~Grand Openings' Hengerer, Netter & lang. Home Aide Service' Hugh.es Opticians Inc. • Joyelles Jewelers' Kermani Oriental Rugs • Krug Heating. & Cooling' linens. Gail, ltd .• Meyers Funeral Home. Mohawk Mall· Nelson House, Inc .• Reigning Cats & Dogs' Rod Smith Health Store. Smile Inc .• The Albany Guardian, • Travelhost Travel Agency. ynion National Bank. Weisheit Engine Works. Vunck's Nursery . . SENIOR SCENE I Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight I March 20, 1991 - PAGE 1 Broad range of housing options available By Kathleen Shapiro signed for short-term stays of pa a beauty and barber shop, and a rityandsomedegreeofcarewhile Homes in Delmar, Carondelet A$consumers, older Americans tients undergoing the center's in pet therapy program. (An Irish still maintaining their independ Commons in Watervliet, and the are being offered more choices tensive physical therapy program setter currently serves as the ence, said Marchia Manca, the Bishop Broderick Apartments in than ever before, particularlywhen for the elderly. home's mascot). facility's administrator. Colonie are three of the area's it comes to housing. "The goal is to get them to the The Good Samaritan Lutheran Built on one level, .Colonie senior residential complexes. All Older people today are living point where they can go home,· Home on Madison Avenue in A1- Manor is designed to be. easily are handicapped accessible and longer and, thanks to changing said Mary Seamon, a spokesper bany has a resident capacity of 61. accessible for residents with im offer full apartments equipped with attitudes, many of them are living son for the Eddy group of affili It offers intermediate care forresi- - paired mobility. pull cord alarms to alert security quite wel[ Nursing homes and ates. "It really counters the myth dents, including minimum assis- "A lot of elderly people are in staff in case of emergency. All three senior residential facilities are.no that once you enter a nursing facil tance with tasks such as walking frail physical condition,· explained also offer affordable rents for longer seen as havens of last re ity you never go home again." and bathing. Manca. "Many of them can't re- seniors living on fixed incomes. sort, where residents wait quietly All three facilities offer private Both Good Samaritan facilities· turn home because they were Iiv Area residents shopping for a to die. On the contrary, many fa and semi-private rooms. provide private and semi-private ing on a second level." cilities offer programs and activi retirement community might want The Good Samaritan network rooms, and ancillary services such The facility offers private rooms to consider the Eddy's Beechwood ties designed to give senior citi as housekeeping, meal prepara- and private baths, a beauty shop, zens a new lease on life. of residential health care -services community, located on the Eddy is a not-far-profit group that pro tion, and laundry. Both also en- religiousservices,exerciseclasses campus in Troy. The cooperative The following are just some of vides both intensive and interme courage residents to join in special for seniors, and a diverse activities houses (}Q units for prospective the choices available to senior citi diate levels of care for the elderly. activities and recreational games program. buyers to choose from, ranging zens in the Capital District. While such as shuffleboard, bowling, and Senior apartment compleXes from a studio to a two-bedroom certain· places do provide more The Good Samaritan nursing wheelchair basketball. home, located in Delmar, offers its are an option for elderly singles or apartment. An activities program extensive nursing care than oth 100 residents around-the-clock Colonie Manor in Latham of- couples who want to·continue Iiv is also provided. ers, the overall array of facilities fers 24-hour personal care and ing on their own. In most cases, offers something for everyone. medical care and a range of re storative therapy programs. medical supervision for its 94 resi- security is provided, but residents Another Eddy retirement com The Eddy group of health care While most residents are long dents. As an intermediate-care are responsible for their own munity, the Beverwyck in Bethle affiliates is one of the largest not term, the facility does provide for facility, the manor is a residence housekeeping and meals. hem, is scheduled for completion for-profit senior health care net residents like Richard Reissigwho for elderly people who want secu- The Good Samaritan Senior in 1993. works in the area. In addition to are in need of short-term care in the Eddy Memorial. Geriatric order to get back on their feet after Active social life can lead to romance Center in Troy, the group also an illness. Don't feel gnilty if you are alone matter. You don't have to serve maintains a Cohoes campus that and thinking about romance and anything fancy, pasta with a niCe "I'm still having some trouble houses the Capital Region Ford dating. It could be considered a tomato sauce is fine, but it should Nursing Home and the Capital walking, butI'm making progress, • compliment to a deceased spouse said 80-year-old Reissig, who en be good. You can get almost any Region Geriatric Rehabilitation that your were happy as a couple. body to come if the food's good. Center. tered the facility in December for You don't have to be alone. rehabilitation therapy after being While the Troy and Cohoes operated on for an aneurysm. Ifall It doesn't matter if you're wid nursing homes provide standard goes well, Reissig said he expects owed or divorced, you still have to long-term residential health care, to return home at the end of this get out there and be available. the Capital Region Geriatric Reha month. 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Greenbush Sycaway 90 State Street 426-6363 456-8089 753-4488 785-035'1 286-3277 272-2752 Suite 200 Troy Westgate WynantSkill 272-2310 438-0385 283-5310 Albany, NY 12207 Member FDIC Member: New York, American & other principal stock exchanges Member: SIPC PAGE 2 - March 20, 1991 / SENIOR SCENE / Colonie Spotlight. The Spotlight -- Seniors stay active and involved at AJCC By Susan Graves is followed by a luncheon featur Keeping up with the seniors at ing foods that are enjoyed in that the Albany Jewish Community country. Center isn't easy. One ofthe big pluSes of theJ CC Chorales, trips, workshops, .activities is the intergenerational community involvement, lectures, opportunities. Thompson said the water aerobics - you name it - senior chorale class recently vis they've got it ited the Albany Medical Center Hospitalpediatricunit. Duringthat Janice Thompson, director of visit, one little girl who was born theseniordepartmentattheNCC. without a trachea, actually made a said the programs, which are open sound when one of the seniors to all, are designed to do more asked her to sing with them. The . than provide socialization for sen ior citizens. child's mother said it was the first time her daughter had made a "We're very well-rounded. we sound. Thompson said. have support services," along with Anotherintergenerationalactiv many recreational activities, she ity, the teddy bears' piCnic, is said. planned for April I4.NCCdaycare One group, the JCC Round and schoolchildren will bring in abouts, recently visited the Janice Thompson their teddies that day and show Governor's Mansion, toured the Part of the intent of the center's them to the seniors. "I think we're The AJCC Senior Adult Chorale, led by Rae Kaplan and Capitol, and traveled to the Hyde programming is to "try to estab blessed bringing children and Collection in Glens Falls. These accompanied by keyboard player Vivian Petrone, perform lish feelings of control,"Thompson seniors together," she said. poolside during a senior adult picnic held at AJCC. kinds of activities, Thompson said, said. The continuity of going to the helps seniors stay involved in their Theseniorprogramsarefunded some seniors the driver's visit is driver is a trouble shooter," said center five days a week also helps by Albany County Office of the community. in making seniors feel "they're theonlyconta~ttheyhavewiththe Thompson. "Many times there is Aging. "We have the advantage of outside world. "Many times the something wrong." "'There are so many things gaining control again," she said. taking advantage of different fa they're losing control of in their Seniors often feel a lack of control cilities at the center," Thompson lives, " she said. when they retire, suffer the loss of said. The Current Scene group. a spouse or move from their homes, she added. Seniors at the center are en which meets weekly, discusses couraged to stay healthy. "If bod political or world issues, and this Another activity that helps the ies feel good, we feel good," she gives seniors an opportunity to seniors keep in touch with current noted. voice their opinions, which in turn events is the Know Your World gives seniors a sense of control. lecture and lunch series. Seniors can participate in aqua she said. aerobics, and the center will soon Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti have a I5-minute before-meal HOME CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE Many seniors have moved from tute professors visit the center on exercise program. their own homes, and their chil Whitehall Road and talk about a Seniors can also getpsychOlogi Do you need assistance in caring dren "make decisions for them." particular country, and t~e lecture cal counseling, Thompson said. for a family member? "We try to coordinate with ex Preparing meals. assistance with isting services in the community," daily care, supervision? she said. Thompson,a social worker. said We offer insured. bonded and fully trained & there is also a lot of informal sup supervised health care workers. port for seniors through their Call 459-6853 for more information. contacts at NCC. "They're just wonderful to work with," she said. 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She addressed sen- grandchildren, visited the class conducts a grandparents' day in iors' groups, but received "no re- once every two Of three weeks, June. The children who don't have sponse," she said. and worked with the children on nearby grandparents invite their "My kids have no grandparents assignments, including reading classroom grandparent to the ac· at all," said Zechmamontien, a and writing. "It'sawonderfulthing tivity. It gives the seniors a connec to do and it doesn't take that much registered nurse at Albany Medi- time," Geurtze said. "It's reward tion with the school. "It's been a cal center Hospital. "It would be great thing," he said, "getting the nice for both generations who have iilg.lf anyone has a couple of hours old and young together." no one to share with" to have to give to the kids, they'l get Other intergenerational pro someone. She said she sees lonely something back." grams exist in the area, but are of seniors at her job. She said if any- Sundowner's a different nature. Our Lady of one is interested in becoming an Hope Residence in Latham offers adopted grandparent, they should syndrome its residents the opportunity to call her at 436-5112. The disorientation some sen- have a volunteer Siena College Wirth said she'd like to see iors experience at the end of the student visit them. Bethlehem'sgrandparentprogram day is called "sundowner's syn Sandy Durgala, director of ac grow. If more seniors are inter- drome." Researchers think it's tivities at Our Lady of Hope, said ested in volunteering, she said, caused by the changes in the sen- . the program began about five years other Bethlehem elementary sory environment brought on by ago. The students are paired up schools can be invited to partici-. dimming twilight. Changes in with a senior, but both are free to pate. "It's a great idea and I'd love medication, activity levels and fa change their partner. Depending it to see it expanded." Wirth can tigue also can contribute to it. on the senior's ability and how be reached at 439-4955. Exercise moderation much time they have together, the Elsmere resident Ruth Geurtze, pair can go shopping, play cards or who was a grandparent for Cathy lne key to s1:aying fit in the Members of the Albany Jewish Community Center's early chat. "Some form lasting relation Reed's first-graders last year along golden years is regular, moderate childhood department visit the AJCC senior adult ships," she said. with her husband, Donald, said exercise.Doinganaerobicactivity department lunch tables during a holiday presentation. she's planning to return to Reed's threetofivedaysaweekforjust20 Because the two departments are located at the same Many Siena graduates who had Whitehall Road site, they can take advantage of many been involved in the program stay class this semester. Last year she to 60 minutes does the trick. Try in touch with their adopted grand showed the children a picture of swimming, running or walking. opportunities for inter-generational activities. parent. "The graduates come back the one-room schoolhouse she Joint replacements to the area and visitthe residents," attended in the 1930sand told them Suppressing sickness Headache prone about her experiences there, she About 500,000 hip, knee, shoul- Durgala said. . d der and elbow replacements are Planning a plane trip or cruise? Studies show that the older you North Albany resident Judy sal . done every year. Hips and knees Eating before your journey will get the more headache prone you Zechmamontien said her personal The boysinReed'sclasslooked last 10 to 15 years; elbows and Sllppresssyrnptomsofmotionsick are. Up to 40 percent of people "adopt-a-grandparent" program up to her husband, Geurtze said. shoulders almost as long. All nor ness. Try a breakfast of a dough over 65 have at least one headache never got off the ground. 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DelawareAve., where Marie Cold· capital ora combination of all three. (From page 1) . consideration. ert maintains what amounts to an A recent article in the AARP's active employment agency for the The article also referred to the enjoyable," he says. and he likes SCORE group with which Kaplan The Days Inn corporation in "Bulletin" headlined their plight over-60agegroup. The office helps the diversity of building kitchens, is active, which has 13,000 volun 1985, faced with chronic shortages. as· "Swimming against the Cur· plan second careers without baths. working with ceramic tile, high turnover and shoddy work by teer counselors around the coun electricity and plumbing and rent." charge and covers both paid and young employees, began to recruit volunteer work. try. The article says· SCORE rec· "doing a good job: He did some over-55 workers. A poll found "Even in a healthy economy, ommends primarily that people not on the side, mostly electrical work, nearly two million available, ready mature workers have problems It has contacts with employers go into business for themselves while teaching, and decided to stay and willing. Today the average finding employment," the article who list available positions. both because of the many pitfalls, a with it because he can do it well, tenure of workers in that chain is says. It quotes a Seattle employ full and part-time, as well as afile of recomme:,dation with which pri among other reasons. three years, with a turnover of ment services coordinator that those seeking employment, who vate, professional consultants • Charles Alford has lived at about one percent The absentee "there is age discrimination out are interviewed first about skills, agree. 491 Haskell Place, Delmar, since available hours and interests. rate is three percent, about a tenth there" despite federal and state For those who insist they want he leitthe Navy in 1945 after World of what it used to be. legislation against it Known as the Louise Corning to try it, however, SCORE can War II. For 18 years he was direc Senior Center, the agency became provide counselling. Typical was tor of personnel and then -are- For mai,y older people, in other words, it active three years ago with a grant their insistence that a would-be searcher in the pharmacy field for from the Junior League. Sterling Winthrop in Rensselaer. is simply unnatural to have nothing to chicken farmer, whose wife's The Town of Colonie Senior brother ran a successful farm in His interest in research led him do no challenge to face, and financial Citizen Services Department and into geneology, and gravestone , . Georgia, go there and see what life compensation is not always the przmary similar Albany city and county on a chicken farm was like. In a rubbings, in which he has now offices have a long list of local, become an expert and a sought month they were back, hating consideration. stateand national agencies devoted chickens because a chicken farm after consultant for some large to helping seniors find work. An families interested in their antece smells too much. other excellent source is the local Retirement'srewards. however, dents. Alford now gives lectures In the Capital District as weU as The AARP and local, state and library in each community, most the rest of the state and nation, can be rosy as well as smelly, if you on geneology as well as research federal agencies all provide pro ofwhich maintain "job search~ files. ing family backgrounds. retirees are working or seeking grams under which assistance is want to remain active in some field work as they always have. Today, provided for older persons who Some indication of the difficul you like. This writer is one fortu • Charles Kiefer of Meadow ties facing today's job hunting View Drive, Troy, is also a retired however, an economic recession want to return to the workplace. nate example, still writing after 10 is taking its toU in the job market seniors was reported recently by a years of "retirement," as are most teacher, leaving the Brittonkill AARP in 1987 began what it spokesman for the state Job Serv faculty ten years ago. He and some for seniors - perhaps more so caUs a WORKS program. It con other writers I know in my age than for a growing number of ice. When 45 temporary positions bracket others a while back heard about a sists of a series of job search work formachinetooloperatorsbecame unemployed younger persons. Of course, it could also be said subsidized program of tax coun shops in 75 cities to help older available recently atthe Watervliet seling for seniors through the IRS Economists tell us that 1.2 mil workers find new employment Arsenal, the notice attracted 586 that many of us writers never made Voluntary Income Tax Assistance lion Americans joined the ranks of matched to their needs and ab~ applicants, most of whom lacked enough, or saved enough, to live program, and more recently with unemployed in just the last seven ties. Information can be obtained appropriate experience. on our retirement incomes. American Association of Retired by contacting local AARP chap months. The unemployment rate An advertisement for a dozen Persons. "We heard about it by nationally is expected to peak later ters, or by writing AARPWORKS, Some senior facts accident," said Kiefer, "and I this year at around seven percent, Work Force Education, AARP or so Pepsi-Co Latham bottling Many people older than age 65 plant forklift operators drew 2,000 thought it would be interesting, they say, by which time another Worker Equity Department, 1909 arepart-timeworkers.Thoseolder something to do, to stay busy: He KSt.N.W., Washington, DC 20049. applicants, according to the state million workers will have lost their spokesman. than age 65 who work part time is and others have been working jobs. The organization also offers a 46 percent men and 56 percent every tax time for some years, brochure on organizing a job At the other end of the financial woman. The state Labor Department spectrum are those with high in helpingwith tax form preparations recently announced the unemploy search and obtaining information atTroy's Senior Service Center on about local employment programs. comes and good savings who e~ Third Street mentrate here had already reached ther lose their jobs or retire early What do people say are the 7.1 percent as ofjanuary, a drastic To get it, send a postcard asking wQrst aspects of middle age? Most • Sidney Kaplan of Mayfair jump from the 5.4 percent Decem for the pamphlet, "Working Op and decide to go into business for themselves. It's a risky gamble, often cited in a recent survey are Drive, Slingerlands, has to be one ber figure. tions:HowtoPlanYourJobSearch, changes in physical condition and of the most active retirees in the Your Work Life," stock #D12403, according toa recent Modern Ma In that Christmas holiday turity article which describes such poor health for 38 percent. Mental area. Now well into his 70s, he month, 137,846 new unemploy to AARP Fulfillment EE0123, 1909 changes. such as simply realizing retired at 68 as owner and operator KSt, N.W., Washington, DC 20049. a decision as "a daring midlife ment claims were filed, compared venture, a game played for real your are "getting older"- 22 per of an Albany radiator and body to 81,850 in September. There's In Colonie, Lois Siegel, special cent.And,12 percentfeel they have shop, found himself bored, and stakes." been a 43 percent increase in ist with the town's Senior Citizen a less positive attitude toward life. became involved with the Service claims for weekly unemployment Department, has scheduled for Most often, says the article, the Corps of Retired Executives insurance. June 13 another in a series of ses (SCORE), sponsored by the Small 10% Senior Citizen Discount The Capital District, heavily sions devoted to jobs for senior Business Administration, which citizens; among other services. (with this ad) at assists persons who want to start involved in public employment at their own business. He soon be both· state and local levels, has Siegel notes a need for home came chairman of the local unit of begun and will continue to feel the health aides in Colonie, and has BOD SMI'fn REAlm STORE 65 advisors covering an area from pinch more than other areas be information regarding places where training can be obtained for Your Source for Hard-Io-Flnd Ilems the Canadian border down to. Co cause all government levels are "FIGHT CHOLESTEROL!" lumbia and Greene counties. finally beginning to realize they no such employment. Her office has longer can support the costly bu· on file information abC)ut jobs and He founded the Lions Club reaucracies that exist. workers available, for both paid Complete Line of Vitamins· Digestive Aids ~ Hearing Conservation Society, a and volunteer work. Wheat & Oat Bran· Intestinal Cleansers non-profit organization involving It's a Catch-22 siiuation for Herbal and Fruit Teas· Assorted Juices 54 Lions clubs in the area district, bureaucrat managers: they find While the town itself,like most Sodium Free Foods· Organic Pet Food and remains active in their work of themselves needing more and other government entities, is not Whole Grain Cereals & Flours· Dried Fruit assisting people who need hear more taxes to support their pro hiring right now, she noted that Coffee Substitutes· Over 30 Different Breads ing aids. He drives a bus for the grams at the very time an increas fast food establishments are often ingly rebellious and just as heavily seeking workers. Her office has 1823 Western Ave., Albany Town of Bethlehem senior servo (Corner of Gipp Rd. & Western Ave.) ices department, and recently indebted public is running out of been sponsoring job fairs two or received an award from the Al extra money. three times a year. call 456-0429 for mall order or delivery servIce bany Bowling Association for out One of the resuhs is increasing Another source of information Hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-3pm standing volunteer services. An· otherofhispetprojectsistheAARP "talent bank" centered in Wash ington, DC, a pool of senior talent -SENIOR PROGRAMS which can be called\lpon by any· Your Way to Save Money one needing business or other help. He wants prospective candi dates to know he has the appropri ate forms to get their skills into the AARP computer. 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PERSONALIZED SERVICE For many older people, in other 12 18 TroJ·Schenecladr Rd, (Rt. 7) latham ONE DELAWARE PLAZA, DELMAR. 439-2316 (Corner of VI)' Rd. & Rt. 7 words, it is simply unnatural to REPAIR VISIT OUR have nothing to do, no challenge in Ste ..... arts Plaza) ALL MAJOR CREDIT REPLACE BEAUTIFUL MON-FRI 9 AM-5:30 PM to face, and financial compensa REMODEL 785·7885 SHOWROOM CARDS ACCEPTED tion is not always the primary SENIOR SCENE I Colonie SpoUight • The Spotlight IMarch 20, 1991 - PAGE 5 Staying active the-key to health, happiness By Debi Boucher be in July - she teaches four tap iors that are involved and are ac The key to health and happi dancing classes a week, and takes tive are physically, mentally and ness for older people lies, not sur dance classes herself two days a emotionally doing just grand." prisingly, in staying active. week. She also heads a troupe Staying physically active -is a "I recommend people have a which performs shows around the must for many older people, par variety of interests," said Joyce area; her next show is March 23 at ticularly those who suffer from Becker, coordinator of Bethlehem St. Joseph's Provincial House. arthritis, said Janice Thompson, Senior Services. "It keeps them "I love it," said Juliano, who directorofAlbanyJewishCommu much more alert, mentally." began teaching six years ago. "If I nity Center's senior citizens pro Becker's 66-member team of had timeonmyhands, I'dgocrazy." - gram. Arthritis sufferers find re volunteers are living examples of Kate Burns, assistant director lief in AlCC's aquatics program, the benefits of staying active, she ofColonie Senior Service Centers, which offers a hydro-slimnastics said. Most of them are not only Inc., which is housed in the old course specially designed for sen active with Bethlehem Senior Goodrich School on Fiddlers Lane, iors. The course, says Thompson, Services, she noted, but volunteer said Juliano's classes are very is very popular. "Once they start for other organizations as well, and popular, and her students "very the hydro, they just can't stop," often hold part-time jobs - "not loyal" to their dynamo instructor, she said. Beyond the benefits of because they have to," but simply who provides inspiration as much getting exercise, the water itself is to stay productive. as knowledge. stimulatingtotheparticipants,she They also tend to keep physi Burns said programs offered at said. "They're usually out of there cally fit, Becker observed. "Many the center are based on input from by 11, and they're ready for the belong to health clubs, many walk participants, who largely favor day." - we have one volunteer who travel and entertainment. The The center also gets a good walks miles just to stay in shape." center organizes four trips a year, response from its low-impactexer and volunteers stage two holiday cise classes, said Thompson, who "Volunteers live longer," said showseachyear,plusanoccasionaI plans to launch a walking club. Becker, who has read statisticsand fashion show, like the recent Since running is too strenuous for studies on the subject. And since Valentine's Day "Fashion Follies." many older people, wa1kingisidea1, those who volunteer are also the ones who tend to stay active all The center benefits from the she said. around, there may be a good case labors of about 100 senior volun- Mental stimulation is another -for staying active to prolong your teers, who, like their counterparts benefit of taking part in regular life. in Bethlehem, are often volunteers activities, said Thompson. "It's at other locations as well. very easy to get into a rut, and lose But most seniors are as con Carolyn Wirth, Bethlehem touch." Pedaling an exercise bike is one way to stay in shape cerned with quality as quantity, Physical activity can help a person feel younger butmentai Senior Services outreach director, Lois Beaudoin, secretary of one stimulation is equally important. ' and find staying active makes life said the volunteers she knows "are of eight senior citizens clubs that more enjoyable. Fran Juliano, of the most dynamic group of people operate under the Town of Colonie, is a case in point. you ever met, because they are so Colonie's senior citizens services ers come simply to play cards and laughing, "is because I heard At 79 - her 80th birthday will active." She observed, "The Sen- department, also noted the psy chat. "Part of it is seeing people," there's no such thing as a senile said Beaudoin. "You need those bridge player." r------....,.--, chological aspect of staying active. contacts." While many club members Ask About come to the group's Goodrich Just playing cards a few times a Know your rights Senior Citizen School headquarters to take exer weekcan helpkeepthe mind sharp, According to the American cise classes, painting classes, play Beaudoin believes. "One of the Association of Retired Persons, Discounts table tennis or shuffleboard, oth- reasons I tookup bridge;" she said, consumers over 65 are less likely and to believe that businesses try to Group Rates dup customers. They're also not always aware that it is illegal to Experienced Staff deny credit to an older person or For Complete Travel Planning that a company cannot advertise a product it doesn't carry. Member ASTA Golden assets TMViLWOSI. American Society TRAVEL AGENCY With an average balance of o/Travel Agents $6,000, consumers 55 and older 439-9477 control about 70 percent of the deposits in our banks. 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Samaritan Road· Albany, New York. 12208 439-4979 PAGE 6 - March 20, 1991 I SENIOR SCENE I Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight Choose the right doctor and insurance plan We live in an age of unprece- • A good diagnostician. After doctors are visiting elderly patients Get a copy of the "Medicare Hand- organizations"meeta\mostallyour dented advances in health care, thephysicalexamandareviewof at their homes. The non-profit book," updated each year, from healthcareneedsfornoextracost. witlrthe result that people are Iiv- your medical history, the doctor MediVan idea has been so suc- your local Social Security office. Among the advantages are know ing longer, more enjoyable and should explain his or her evalu- cessful that many other communi- This 5(}.page booklet details re- ing what your medical expenses productive lives. ations and recommendations in ties are studying the concept. strictions, requirements, covered will be, and access toawidevariety The system, however is flawed. language you can understand. According to the public affairs services and how to file claims. of wellness services (routine ex- Patients are leaving hospitals • Specific treatment plan and office of the University of Okla- Lower-income people also can arninations) often not covered by "quicker and sicker,"with bills that follow-up. All instructions should homa Health Sciences Center, avail themselves of Medicaid, but oconventionalinsurance.Disadvan are astronomical. Long-term care be clearly written out and dis- home health care is a growing eligibility requirement vary from !ages include having a limited can impoverish families. cussed so there is no misunder- specialty in nursing. House calls state to state. If you're concerned choice of doctors, and the fact that Fortunately, there are bright standing. (When in doubt, get a are rarely made by beginning about long-term care for yourself some HMOs have had financial spots on the health-care horizon: second opinion.) nurses because such calls usually or a parent and feel Medicaid may problems (mvestigate carefully). creative approaches to providing • Reasonable office practices require specialized skiUs; the con- be the answer, consult your local • Employer's group insurance. better services and insurance and scheduled appointments. cept appeals more to critical-care Area Agency on Aging for more If you were covered before you coveragesthatofferpeaceofmind. Waiting more than an hour to nurses, whose skills are particu- information; social workers and retired, you may be permitted to Physician prescription see a doctor is outrageous-your Iarly adaptable to the home envi- social service agencies also offer continueyourcoverageorconvert It's a free country, and you can time is valuable too! (Emergen- rooment. assistance. it to a Medicare supplement plan choose your own doctor. It may cies do come along, however- Expectmore multiservice home The tirne to buy private medical concern about "pre-existing con- take some shopping around, but ask if this is the problem before health care agencies to develop insurance is now-beforeyou need ditions." Check to see if your it's worth it to find a physician in you complain.) during the next decade, offering it. Here are some of your options: spouse also is eligible. whom you have complete confi- ' • Reasonable doctor availabil- nursing, care management, physi- • Medicare supplement Also • NursIng home coverage. den~e. ity. Your doctor- should be readily cal therapy and other services. known as "Medigap," this ·pays This will pay a certain amount Don't wait until an emergency available by phone---{)r an, associ- Money matter-s some or all of Medicare's deduct- per day for services provided at a to find "your" doctor. Ask for rec- ate should return your call the M I fi d t, to I t iblesand co-payments-butrarely skilled nursing facility. Premiums anypeope n ou 0 ae, . Md· d ommendations from friends, con- same day. th Med· . 't h Th· covers services e lcare eems tend to be high: be sure you under- · staff Offi h I at, lcare Isn enoug. IS unnecessar d th ( d Ii ·t) f suit a hospital's physician referral • Qu al Ity . ce e p, federally funded health insurance y...,. stan e extent an rru s 0 service or investigate the preferred nurses and others should be cour- is a boon to older Americans,' but it • CatastrophiC or 1l!ajor medl- coverage. providers under your health-care teous, pleasant and concerned. also gives many a false sense of cal Helps cover the htgh cost of Ads come of age coverage. Then make an appoint- Return of the house call security serious illness or injury, extended ment for a checkuJ>-and a chat. If you long for the days when Sinc~ you can't count on Medi- hospital stadybs anMd ds?me services Advertisersknowthatconsum- not covere Y e lcare ers over 55 are a powerful group. Be as careful choosing a physi- thefamilydoctormadehousecalls, care to cover, all your medical . Smart marketers appeal to a ma- dan as you are in choosing ahome you'l be pleased to know that in expenses, you should familiarize • HMOs. For a fixed monthly ture audience with ads that offer or a car or even a new suit. Re- Fort Lauderdale, Fla., retired yourself with what it does cover., fee, these "health maintenance .of· h search and evaluate the physicians , ______I_or_m_a_ti_o_n_, n_o_t_a_s_li_ck-=-p_itc_.--, you meet. Here's some sugges tions when looking for a good doctor. • Positive attitude toward the Trade in your patient. The doctor should be a good listener, answer questions and spend enough time with you so that you feel satisfied. He or she should be caring, considerate and old furnace or empathetic-not brusque or con descending. "Oldest old" air conditioner increasing in number " A study of the nation's "oldest old," those 80 or older shows that in 1950 only 12 percent of people aged 65 could expect to live to 90. NOW Today, more than a quarter of 65- year-olds can expect to live that and long. Brittle hips Receive up to $1 ,400 More than 90 percent of hip fractures happen to people over the age of 70. By age 90, one in three women will have suffered a Savings Bonds 'or hip fracture. Pet therapy $700 Cash Back Which is better for a nursing home resident-begonias or budg (on qualified purchases) ies? In a recent study, people with birds did better. They were more likely to chat with other people and less likely to just watch televi sion. SENIOR FACTS A year's stay In a nursing home averages between $25,000 and $60,000. Percent of people who are impoverished within one year of entering a nursing home. Singles 10~~Jw.. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Delmar ·Albany ' Your Locallndependent 36 4574 439.. 2549 Lennox Dealer 4 .. SOURCE: IDS Financial SofVIces SENIOR SCENE / Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight / March 20, 1991 - PAGE 7 r------~------ Gathering infornlation important to choosing right home By Kathleen Shapiro has for placement" for the obvious things like good Untilher heart attaCk last year, Choosing a facility where your food, cleanliness. and a variety of 89-year-old Irene BaiIlargeon had family doctor makes regular visits activities." he advised, "but more never lived anywhere but the is often a good way for an older importantly, look at the staff. Do Cohoes home she grew up in. person to maintain a sense of con- they take the time to talk to you? If Today, Baillargeon is still surprised tinuity, said Bormann. . they do, you know they'l also take at how easy it was to leave. Once health care needs are the time to talk to residents." "I slept in the same bedroom all determined, people can begin If the tour leaves you with a my life,'" saidBai\largeon, who now narrowing down facilities in the good feeling, most of the time that lives with her sister and 92 other area that best meet their personal means it's a good facility, said residents at the Colonie Manor needs. Bormann. adult home in Latham. "I think the In Albany, a good place to start It's important for older people good Lord must have helped me, is the county's Departmentfor the to find a place where they feel becausetheadiustmentwasn'tthat Aging. In addition to providing comfortable, said Donna McCoy, difficult." names of local residential and a registered nurse in admissions Baillargeonwaslucky.Formany health care facilities. the depart- at the Albany County Nursing elderly people, entering an adult ment has compiled a checklist-of Home in Colonie. care facility or nursing home can important things to look for when "Ifa person is alert, they should be a traumatic move. Fortunately, _considering a facility. visit the place themselves." said steps C!ln be taken ~o minimize the The list ~c1udes. among other McCoy. "They're the ones who are confu~on and aruoety commonly things, a New York State Depart- going to live there, so it's impor expenenced by both older people ment of Social Services license . tant for them to be involved in the in need of care and their families. copies' of recent state inspectio~ decision-making process." Because a person's health is reports, staff qualifications. cost, Don't be unduly daunted by usually a primary consideration living conditions, and activities and waiting lists, said McCoy, since Details such as higher counters, cabinets mounted withui when deciding on placement, a visit services available to residents. most people are usually advised to easy reach, bright lighting and levered faucets make a big to the family physician should be a Additional information can be apply for admission to a number of difference in homes for seniors. priority. obtained from the New York State homes and may drop off the list at "Many people overlook going Hospital Association, the Better any time for a variety of reasons. nursing homes will help walk pm" Medicaid unit or a personal attor to the family doctor; noted Lee Business Bureau, and the facilities "There may be 20 people shead of spective residents through the ney. Bormann, a certified h~ care themselves. you and all ot a su OrbJappoinlmenl: 439-8129 LOCAL PICK UP MON FRI 8 on " Lori} Breuel . " 0ELlVERY "- ":"",,:00 Realtors ""----... - ..... "=:..-:.= SAT. 8:30-5:00 lLru767 ·2~3~8~O~=~~===-.:.:.WE::cIS:c.:H::cEIT.:.:.R-,-OA-"D-,-,Gc::.LE=-N"'MO_N--'T •....J PAGE 8 - Maroh 20, 1991 / SENIOR SCENE / Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight . Aging does not mean falling apart CONCEPTS Aging need not be a process of worn-down teeth. By far. the most popular type of gradually falling apart. hearing aid is the in-the-ear model. OF HEALTH CARE,'Nc. Ifyou'regivenachoice between Suitable for mild to moderate If you take preventive measures. Have you considered home care as an you can virtually ensure your long endodontic or root canal therapy hearing loss. these are custom term health and well being while and tooth extraction. always made and fit just inside the ear; alternative to nursing home care? _ enhancing the overall quality of choose endodontic therapy. they have no additional cords or your life. wires. We provide: With advances in endodontics, - 24 Hour live-in Certified Aides The following physical prob doctors are able to save teeth that - Aides supervised by an R.N. - lems common to those over 40 Canal aids are the newest tech only five years ago were consid nology. and the smallest type of - On-going communication between agency RN & your physician have simple, or even innovative, ered untreatable, according to the -An opportunity for the clientto enjor the privacy and comfort of his solutions. hearing aid available. A tiny case, the American Association of Endo custom-made for the wearer, fits own environment while providing for his health care needs. The American Optometric As dontics. "Our dental specialists are into the ear canal. sociation recommends that adults seeing more senior adults with all For more information to discuss scheduleroutineeyeexamsatleast their own teeth, thanks to fluoride Behind-the-ear aids are best for your individual needs, call 383-3898 - once every two years. Forexample, and modern dental techniques." one of the worst eye diseases is people who have moderate to to profound hearing loss. Individuals glaucoma, a pressure in the eye Hearing technology that can lead to blindness. More aid with severe hearing loss often use than half of all glaucoma patients rapidly advancing devices that are worn in a shirt are diagnosed during a routine eye pocket or clipped to a waistband. exam. The condition is easily If you were fitted with a hearing with a cord that connects to a re remedied with eye drops. medica aid several years ago, it's time for a ceiver worn behind the ear. tions, laser treatments and/or new evaluation. Hearing aid tech surgery. nology has changed rapidly in lnner-ear disorders affect many SENIORS Triggered by aging, presbyo recent years, and now there are older adults; Meniere's disease is devices that cut down on back characterized by vertigo, hearing Want to keep busy? pia, a blurring of close-up vision, is ground noises. -unpreventable. The answer is loss and tinnitus. Like_ to help people? prescription glasses, bifocals or - Need some extra SSS? contact lenses. BECOME A CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE Dry eye is common and uncom • Free 12-Day Training fortable; it primarily affects women • Select Your Work Hours over SO. 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Every Day 341 D~~~eAve. 439.9966 10% Veteran or Senior Citizen Discounts SENIOR SCENE I Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight IMarch 20. 1991 - PAGE 9 Medicaid trusts ease nursing home expense By Kathleen Shapiro a Medicaid trust.· anyincomethetrustprovides,such said Ayers. Because of a differ long-term health care policy must Picturethis. You'veworked hard A Medicaid trust serves as a as interest, is considered available ence in reimbursement rates be be purchased well in, advance of allyour life, and it's paid off. You've way of insulating property and to the original owner and must be tween nursing home patients who any major illness or disability, SO raised your family, own a nice savings by transferring them out reported to Medicaid .. can pay privately and those who it's best to buy early. home, and have squirreled away of reach. Once the transfer has While a Medicaid trust is a Ie rely on Medicaid, it may be easier .The older a person gets, the enough money over the years to been made and those assets are gitimate way of preserving an to initially get into a facility if you more difficult it is to find an insur build a substantial nest egg that unavailable, a person no longer individual's money and property, have some savings in reserve. The ance company willing to provide canbepassedonafteryou'regone. has the financial means to pay for there are drawbacks. In order to interest from the trust can also be coverage, said Robert Agel of Your neighbor across the street nursing home care expenses, and be effective, the trust must be ir used to pay for health care, with Reichenthal, Family and Agel in hasn't been as careful. While the becomes eligible for Medicaid revocable. Once assets are trans Medicaid picking up the balance, vestment advisors. he explained. two of you maintain a simi1 Pick a foundation close to your own skin tone. Apply eye pencil only on upper lids. Use lip liner An air conditioner that Think and powder to keep lipstick in its place. And wear a matte red lip stick. cuts energy use up to Spring! llUt..lti1~1.l:;)}'1 :1H.1 Independent Living Services, Inc. , 0 ~ ';,}j.}j.., .,-t 50 /0 and Krng Heating Smile will provide reliable, courteous, :li reasonably priced service in home maintenance. .6 :& Cooling to . 20~ 70% discounts available in some locations. FOR INSURANCE . expertly -Yar~ Clean-Up -Lawn Mowing install it. & Trimming -House Cleaning 489-4756 Senior Special $10.00 Off on C~ative next serVice call Asphalt Masonry . Greg Turner Burt Anthony • Driveways • Driveways • Parking Lots. 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Latham, N.Y. 12110 Guarantee- 439-9958 785·7073 208 Delaware Ave., Delinar PAGE 10 - March 20, 1991 / SENIOR SCENE / Colonie Spotlight • The Spotlight Author says being',over the hill is not so bad Noted psychologist and tual changes of aging you're going anecdotes, family history and Women's Day columnist, Eda through bring you and your mate special memories. LeShan has written books on par. closer together than ever before. enting, losing weight and passing But close doesn't Look up oldfrjends: Maybeyou through middle age for adults and haven't seen your best friend from on coping with the traumas of mean constantly together. grade school or an old Army buddy . growing up for their children. Couples in retirement who previ in years. Re-establishing contact When she faced turning60, LeShan ously were busy building careers withpeerswho share some of your wrote "Oh, ToBeFiftyAgain!,Now and raising a family often feel suf memories is guaranteed rejuvena in her late 60s, LeShan has a new focated by the constant Presence tion. An active life and wide circle . book, "It's BetterwBe Over the Hill of one another. Plan some activi of concerned friends also are in Than Under It" (Newmarket ties apart to keep the magic of surance against being victimized . Press). With characteristic insight being together again forever new_ by con artists, bu~lars or health and wit, she tackles some of life's care schemes that prey on people most perPlexing problems and Spend time alone: "No matter in their Vulnerable elderly years. situations, and between the lines 'how many people may have loved Plan for the possibility of becom she offers readers some sage us during our lives, the love we ing dependent: Be prepared for a advice about facing their own need most of all is the love we can time when you may no longer be advancing age. Here's a few sug give ourselves," writes LeShan. If able to live independently. Talk gestions. you don't already savor solitary with your spouse, siblings and It's never too late: "If there are moments, learn to appreCiate the children in advance about your things in our lives that 'Ye wish we friend who is always with you- yourself. ' wishes, and set aside some money had not done or things we wish we for that eventuality, if possible. had done, we can make amends so long as there is breath left in our Holidays are especially difficult Visit retirement communities to if you are widowed, divorced or far bodies." No matter your age, start find out what's available and make Retirement provides a perfectopportunity to pursue a new immediately to plan a trip you away from children. Her solution: your wishes known. This allevi 'Decorate your home and buy hobby learn a new skill or spend more time developing always wanted to take, paint apic ates anxiety for you and guilt for intere~ts that once took a back seat to career obligations_ ture, learn a musical instrument yourself a present. With that cele living relatives who want to make or patch up an old Quarrel. bration accomplished, think of sure you are comfortable.. people who are worse off than you. ConsideryouroW11 needs: Older Take risks: LeShanwrites of one maintain a positive attitude and a "Each of us must make the most people give a great deal of them Invite them for a meal, or volun love of life that keeps you eager to and the best of the years that we teer to spend the actual holiday friend who took up acting in his selves to their friends and fam 60s and now has an active career in face each new day for as long as have, so while there may be grief, ily-they are the parents who helping olJt at a hospital or home you live. The author encourages there will not be any regrets." less shelter. the'theater. Another started law console adult children when they school at 57. She warns against the don't get the job they wanted or a pitfalls of such statements as "The marriage falls apart, the grandpar Acknowledge your feelings: Anger, anxiety and dismay are part children will think we're crazy" or ents who baby-sit and entertain, "We're too old." the volunteer workers who can and parcel of growing older. Estab always be counted on. lish a strong support system that Seniors'Discount If you want to do something Don't let yourself be taken ad might include a physician, thera pist and friends who are experi outrageous and impetuous, do it. vantage of. When you need. a encing the same changes. The only ones who are "crazy" are weekend alone or time to pursue those telling you that you shouldn't. NOW OFFERING your hobbies or time to connect This could take the form of a People seldom regret the adven with a friend or spouse, have the photo album, memoir, audiocas tures they had but often wish they .Pick Up & Delivery courage to say no. sette or videotape, book of favorite had done more. Establish priorities: Perhaps this recipes or collection of drawings. is the first time in your life that you Include the changes you've ob Take good care ofyoufSel!Physi Service haven't had to report to a job and served in your lifetime, funny cally and emotionally: You can you feel the loss of a schedule to Call For Details keep you on track Plan each week and make every day count, but fill ~ FUll S~RVIC~ NUISANC~ WllDlIF~ CONTROl ___ For aU your pet needs your life with projects and activi A family owned and operated, dependable ties important to you. State Of The Art Tecllnology For Removing A.k Abou. 0., Easy Access Parking service Guar.nlMd Keep in touch with younger • Pigeons • Bird, • SquIrrels • AnImal B'nI • B•• Wltb aJrlendJy relaxed /IlmospbeTe People: "No one loses so much by • Bata • Raccoons. Skunka Droppings Control Senior Citizens Discount losing contact with the young OIL r FULL SElIflCE WILDLIFE CDITIIDL II THE IQRTNEMT • I/A6IQ Q/8'ATCHEQ PROFESSIONAL GROOMING WIlli A UNIQUE TOUCH people as older people. The child CONTO'S NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL Route 9W Glenmont (1 mile south of Town Squire) 432-1030 inside each of us driesupand dies." -=-acw..RESlDEIfllAI.-.SURED-DAlIA8EREP~ Now Open Mondays New Expanded Hours The "generation gap" that --.. Mon - Sat 8-6 Thurs 8-8 makes this one a challenge also ~ • Apartment Buildings. Schools Municipal. 0 Govs,"men' I 356-5263 I .• Hospitals. Nursing Homes. . p",ovides thp pp~rtunity for learn injr an.c!-groWi,h. Learn to appreci • Deodorizing - Chimney Capping 113 Glenville 51 ate new fdl'tils' of art, music and A SPECIAL LICENSE OW. FISH .. WILDLIFE (£NeON) ~~~~ dieSS;"accePt and adapt to unfamil ·SERVING THE CAPITAL DISTRICT FOR OVER 15 YEARS' iar ways .of living-live-in relation ships, divorce, alternative life r------~ styles. Different value systems don't have to alienate you from a group of people guaranteed to keep you young. ! CVie-wS On . ®. ! Nourish your own intimate rela tionship. Letthe physical and spiri- Longevity tips ! ~ental HealtfL ! I ' I The Japanese have a life expec "BUT· WE tancy of 78 years, whereas their I WARNING SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE I Occidental counterparts have a life JUST WANT A II Periodontal (gum) disease is 6. Are your gums shrinking II expectancy of 74. The Japanese the most common cause of tooth away from your teeth? ~,\ secret? A high-carbohydrate, low SIMPLE SERVICE" I loss in adults. Almost 90% of the 7. Is there a change in the way I As funeral directors we hear this fat diet. I adult population will have some your teeth come together? I I form of gum disease at one time Daily brushing and flossing to I statement daily ... and we agree! Aging marketplace or another. It affects the soft tis- remove plaque and regular visits A funeral ought to be a rite that The marketplace will continue I sueswhichhold the teeth in place, to your dentist are the: best mea- I meets the needs of a family in I and the bone surrounding the sures for preventing this disease. I' to be dominated by aging baby crisis. And at a costthey choose ... boomers. Between now and the I teeth. It is preventable I I If you answer yes to any of the Prepared asa public service to I year 2000, the 45 to 54 age group I following symptoms, you may promote better dental health. will increase by 11 million, and the I have gum disease. From the offices of: I group over 75 will grow by 4 mil I 1. Do your gums bleed when Dr_ Thomas H. Abele, D.M_D I Meyers Funeral lion. I you brush your teeth? Dr. Geoffrey B. Edmunds, D.D.S. I 2. Do you have had breath? 344 Delaware Avenue I 3. Do you have soft, swollen or Delmar, N.Y. 12054 I Home Working ways I tender gumS? (518) 439-4228 I ':4s an expression of our sympathy, we will have a young A researcher at the Royal Ed I 4. Does pus come from the .. and. I inburgh Hospital in Scotland con gumline on pressing? Dr. Vuguua Plaisted, D.D.S tree planted in your memory at the appropriate time. .. cludes that a major factor in look I 5. Can you"ffiove any of your 74 Delaware Avenue I te · ki 'IJ" Delmar, N.Y. 12054 I Opposite Bethlehem High School ing younger than you are is work I e th In a roc ng mo on. (518) 439-3299 ing with younger people. L_~ __ ~ ______~ 741 Delaware Ave_, Delmar 439-5560 SENIOR SCENE I Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight I March 20, 1991 - PAGE 11 enou , ! . • 1 If there aren't enough hours in a day, let the SPOTLIGHT. help. Every week the news pages are your guide to village, town, county, school. business' and community news The Fcnnily pages guide you to church events, clubs, organizations, art events and activities. Th~ sports pages cover high school sports. And spread throughout are advertise ments loaded with informa:tion and . I bargains. And the best news is you don't have to read it in a day - take all week! Don't let a week go by without reading the- CoLONiE SpoTliGItT Call 439-4949 and subscribe today with your Mastercard or Visa PAGE 12 - March 20. 1991 / SENIOR SCENE / Colonie Spotlight· The Spotlight Bethlehem team bows in soccer tourney semis The "Mostly Off the Wall" soc tournament, two under-eight cer tournament, sponsored by the teams, coached by Bill Silverman, Bethlehem Soccer Club, came to a played well throughout a seven close last weekend with under-14 team round robin format. Playing B boys and under-8 boys teams for the Bethlehem Boomers '83, Winners ofBBC end-of-the-season sportmanship awards .above. . from throughout the Capital Dis who placed fourth, were Ben Bar trict competing_ rowman, Geoffrey Decker, Benji The under-14 Bethlehem Dev Felton, Luke Haskins, Andy Celtics and Hawks capture BBC championship ils survived a quarterfinal shoot McNamarra, Kevin Richman, out where Dave Goodfellow booted Matthew Swiatowicz, Steve In front of standing room only The Celtics nosed out the Bulls son (12 points) and Tim Wenger· in the winning goal that sent the Troiano and Ryan Dalton. crowds at the Bethlehem Central 39-37 in the Pro Division champi- (16) to seal the victory_ Devils to the semifinals. The Dev Playing for the Boomers '84, Middle School gym, the Celtics h' e The Bulls, down by and the Hawks brought final four ons Ip gam. _. . In other action, Georgetown ils, coached by Tom Goodfellow, woph Ia ced sixth, were Bob Bar- "March Madness" to a close by as much as 14 pomt. s 10 the th.ITd edged Syracuse 40-37 to finish first then met defeat. 6-1, at the hands rowman, Justin laValle, Sean h d in the College Division. Scott of the Oneonta Blue Devils. Play McManus, Kevin Neubauer, An- winning championships in their quarter, staged a late rally be .10 Krueger played scrappy defense ing outstanding soccer for Bethle drew Swiatowicz and John ·respective divisions within the outlast the Mavericks 46-43 as and Cory Czajka tallied 11 points hem were Dan Aycock, Dan Thibdeau. All participants in this Bethlehem Basketball Club_ theduoofChris Wenger (15points) for Syracuse. Georgetown was Dimaggio, Andy McCoy, Ethan age division went home with a '"!e All-Star Division champi- -and Dan Baum (eight points). The paced by Geoff Unstruth, who Novick, Keith Timmerman and soccer lapel pin. onshlp game saw the Hawks race Celtics.countered in the late goirig ripped the nets for 16 points. Scott Geis. Mirca Slater, chairwoman for out to an early 11-2 fITst quarter _ _.. .. BBC/page 16 The under-14 Bethlehem Or the six-week tourney, said thanks lead over the Spurs. The sharp WIth clutch shooting by BIll Robm- . angemen, coached by Bill Heim to all who supported the tourna- shooting of Mike Pressman (eight and Greg Maher, bowed out in the . ment. points) and John Svare (12 points) quarterfinals to the Broadalbin kept the Spurs close throughout the hard fought contest. But the MIKE MASHUTA'S Perth team. 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Nothing Runs _ ~ Like a Deere' H.C. OSTERHOUT & SON, INC. - "" Route 143 - West of Ravena, New York - (SiS) 435·1711 t!t.il Telephone 756-6941 . _ 466 MADiSON AVE. CDAC Mon_ - Fri. B to 5, Sat. 8 to 12 NOl)n (oppOSite Washington ~------The Spotlight - March 20, 1991 - pAGE 15 DBBC (From Page 15) Star Bowlers AFFORDABLE HOTEL IN Other games saw the Bucks THE BEST LOCATION IN Jason Gutman (16) and Scott Ri-= Bowling honors for the week of Prep Girls':"" Lisa Morris 198, vard (11) led the way for the win March 10, at Del Lanes in Delmar, 545 triple_ MANHATTAN" ners_ The Sixers edged the Rock go to: "Yes, the Salisbury Hotel is unique. From the minute you enter our ets 33-26 as Dave laValle of the Bantam Boys - Joe Van Valk front door, you're treated like pan of 'the family.' We're located just across Sixers topped all scorers with 16_ Sr_ Cit Men - George Bickel enburg 144, 360 triple_ from the Russian Tea Room and Carnegie Hall. Safe, friendly, and most of 259, 891 (4 game series); Bud Seim Berry had 21 points as the Bantam Girls - Kate Finnigan all very affordable. Singles from $120. Doubles from $135. Suites from Kubisch 559 triple_ 145, 370 triple_ $195. Yes, at the Salisbury you're more than a customer, you're a friend." Lakers got past the Knicks 55-36_ Sr_ Cit Women - Ruth Logan Bill Alvarado Manager Providencebeat Seton Hall 36- 192, 492 triple_ Adult-Junior Men - John Kon Weekend Special $90' for two 30 as Kevin Russell (17) and Dan drat 233; Bob Van Ravensway 223, Men- Willie Boughton 268, 582 triple_ . Burrell (15) continued their sharp 1002 (4 game series); Bud Wilsey shooting ways_ The defensive play 703 triple_ Adult-Junior Women - Linda of Jeff McQuide and the shooting Portanova 236, 579 triple. saii~~ury Women - Ann Wagner 243; ~ 123 West 57th Street NY l\Y 10019 of] J _Kasarjian (20) helped Villa Adult-Junior Boys - Michael • "NYC(212) 246.lJoo.Tob-Free (BOO) 223-0680 nova to down St Johns 41-31. Cloe Levnig 620 triple; Linda Por *Per _Taxes and Gratuities Not Included Brady 101, 228 triple; Tom Preska ~ tanova 863 (4 game series)_ 213, 589 triple. . Classic Major Boys - Lee Adult-Junior Girls - Heather Aiezza 300,902 (4 gameseries)_ Selig 238, 561 triple. . 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Bethlehem its name to AirPage Telemessag Prep Boys - Chris Brown 192, ing_ Call 477.8110 or 477·8584 465-3861 767-9056 527 triple_ LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE, ___ LEGAL NOTlCE__ _ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTlCE__ _ 'LEGALNOTICE~ __ NOTICE TO BIDDERS licly opened and read aloud at the thereof, the name and address of teet to a point; thence southeast BY ORDER OF necessary funds to meet the esti NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, the bidder and the subject of the erlrwith an interior angle of61° 47' THE TOWN BOARD mated expenditures of said that the Town Board of the Town of Delmar,New York. Bids shall be bid. Original and one copy of each 29 90.35 feet to a point; thence OF THE TOWN Bethlehem Public Ubrary and au Bethlehem hereby invites sealed submitted on Town of Bethlehem bid shall be submitted. "Bid Sheets" southerly with an interior angle of OF BETHLEHEM thorizing the.levy of taxes therefor; bids for the rental of a large Track -Bid Sheets- and addressed to Mr. and copies of the specifications 138 0 59 51" 183.94 feet; thence Carolyn M. Lyons 4. FortooelectionofonebUsteeto Excavator for use of the Highway Kennett) J. Ringler, Jr., Supervisor must be obtained from the Town southwesterly with an interiorangle Town Clerk the Board of Trustees of said Department of said Town, as and of the Town of Bethlehem, 445 Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, of 121 0 27' 47" 115.09 teet to a Dated: March 13, 1991 Bethlehem Public Ubrary, for a full when required. : Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New New York. Acopy of the specifica point on the northerly line of (March 20, 1991) term of five ~ears commencing July Bids will be received up to 2:00 York. tions shall accompany the bid. Kenwood Avenue (as shown on 1,1991, to fill the vacancy caused p.m. on the 2nd day of April, 1991 Bids shall be in sealed envo The Town Board reserves the Map No. 81. Parcel 125): thence by the expira~n of the term of st which time sudl bias will be lopes which shall bear, on the face right to waive any informalities in or northwesterly with an interior angle NOTICE OF Aorence Hams; publicly opened and read aloud at thereof. the name and address of to reject any or all bids. of 121 0 12' 14- along said nothefly ANNUAL ELECTION 5. Upon the appropriation of the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Av-. ·the bidder and the subject of the BY ORDER OF line of KenwoodAvenue 79.41 feet OF THE BETHLEHEM $161,100 to ~urchase three (3) enue, Delmar, New York. Bids bid. Original and one ~y of each THE TOWN BOARD to the point of beginning, forming CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT buses for the Bethlehem Centia/ shall be addressed to Mr. Kenneth bid shallbesubmitted. ~Bid Sheets OF THE TOWN an interior an91e of 95° 32' 40" witli OF THE TOWNS School Districtand authorizing the " J. Ringler, Jr., Supervisor, Town of and copies of the specifications OF BETHLEHEM the easterly bne of Winne Place. OF BETHLEHEM levy of taxes therefor. BethJehem,445 DelawareAvenue, must be obtained from the Town Carolyn M. Lyons Subject to all covenants, ease AND NEW SCOTLAND Franz Zwicklbauer Delmar, New York 12054. Bids Clerk at the Town Hall, Delmar, Town Clerk ments and restrictions of record COUNTY OF ALBANY, School District Clerk shall be in sealed envelopes which New York. Acopy of the specifica Dated: March 13. 1991 affecting said premises. NEW YORK Dated: March 20,1991 shall bear, on the face thereof, the tions shall accompany the bid. (March 20. 1991) Being the sme premises con NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (March 20,1991) name and address,of the bid~r The Town Board reserves the' veyed to the mortgagor by deed that the annual election of the in and the subject of the bid. Original righttowaive any informalities in or ------intended to be recorded on even habitants of the above named and ona copy of each shall be to reject any or all bids. STATE OF NEW YORK date herewith in theAlbany County school district will be held in the NOTICE TO BIDDERS submitted. Copies of the specifi- BY ORDER OF SUPREME COURT Clerk's Office. upper gymnasium of the Bethlehem NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN cations may be obtained from the THE TOWN BOARD COUNTY OF ALBANY (March 20. 1991) Central Middle School. 332 that the Town Board of the Town of Town Clerk at the Town Hall, OF THE TOWN EMPBANQUE CAPITAL CORP., Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, New Bethlehem hereby invites sealed Delmar. New York. OF BETHLEHEM Plaintiff, York, on Wednesday, MayS, 1991, bids for the furnishing of Plastic The Town Board reserves the Carolyn M. Lyons - against - • _ ,NOnCE TO BIDDERS between the hours of 7:00 a.m. Pipe during the period from t 5 right to waive any infonnalities in Town Clerk • STEVEN 1:. COSIMANO;- NOnCE IS HEREBY GIVEN and 9:00 p.m. EDT. April 1991 to 14 April 1992, inclu and/orto reject any or all bids. ~ Dated: March 13, Hy,n: ...... - "'" . PIONEER SAVINGS thatthe Town Board at the Town of The Board of Education will sive, for the use of said Town, as " BY OROl:R OF THE TOWN (March 20, 1991) BANK,INC., Bethlehem hereby invites sealed present for consideration the school and when required. . ) , f - BOARD OF THE TOWN OF TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, bids for the fumishing 01 Corru- district budget forthe period of July Plastic Pipe, as herein used, BETHLEHEM and JOHN DOE (said name gated Metal Pipe (Steel) and Cor- 1, 1991 to June 30, 1992. Copies includes the following types of pipe: CAROLYN M. LYONS .NOTICE being flctitlousU beln~ the rugated Metal Pipe-Arch (Steel) of said budget may be reviewed by , 1, . 14,: I TOWN CLERK Notice is hereby given of the. Intention of the plaintiff to duringtheperiodfrom 15Apn11991 any inhabitant of the district during Type S - ASS Solid Wall Pipe Dated: March 13, 1991 filing by A·R Cable Services·NY, designate any and all persons to 14 April 1992, inclusive, for the the seven, (7) days immediately (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- ..• ' - (Mar~ 20, 1991) Inc. of an application for renewal of in possession of the premises use of the Town as and when reo proceeding the annual election, Styrene) its cable being forecolsed); quired. Corrugated Metal Pipe and except Saturdays and Sundays, Type T -ASS Truss Pip&(Acrylo televisionfranchisefortheTown Defendants Corrugated Metal Pipe·Arch, as between the hours of 8:30 a.m. nltrile·Butadiene- NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING of Bethlehem, New York. . NOTICE OF SALE herein used, include the following and 4:30 p.m., EOT at the Educa· Styrene Composite) , Notice is hereby given that the Acopyoftheappliqationandall Index No. 729-90 types of pipe: tional Services Center, 90 Adams Type U - PVC Solid Wall Pipe Planning Board of the Town of comments filed relative thereto are Place, Delmar, New York. and the !iD'~:yI Chloride Bethlehem. Albany County. New "available for public inspection at In pursuance of and by vinue of Type A - Plain Galvanized Metal office of the elementary schools, York. will hold a public hearing on the office of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Pipe the Middle School, and the High Type V - PVC Solid Wall Pipe Tuesday, April 2, at the Town Of· the Town Clerk of Bethlehem Sale granted by thsi coun and TypeB·FullyBituminousCoated, School of the district. (Polyvinyl fices, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar, and any interested party may file entered into the Albany County Galvanized Corrugated The Trustees of the Bethlehem Chloride)SDR 26 New York. at 7:30 p.m., to take comments on the application with Clerk's Office on the 4th day of Metal Pipe with Paved Invert Public Ubrary will present for con· Type W - PVC Solid Wall Pipe action on the application of Ronald the Clerk, A-R Cable Services-NY February, 1991, I, the undersigned Type 0 ·Fully BibJminous Coated, sideration the public library budget (Polyvinyl Chloride) . Williams. Selkirk. NY. for approval and the New York State Commis Referee, duly appointed in this Perforated, for the period July 1, 1991 to June SCH 40 . by said Planning Boardofaone(l) sion on Cable Television. aciton for such purpose, will ex Galvanized Corrugated Metal 30, 1992. Copies of the budget Type X-ADS-N-12 High Density lot subdivision to be located on 3-9tIMMR8Ip2O pose for safe and sell at public Pipe may be obtained at the reference polyethylene Corrugated Beaver Dam Road, as shown on (March 20, 1991) auction to the highest bidder at the Type E -Fully Bituminous Coated, desk of the library. Pipe with an integrally-formed map entitled, -Map of Proposed front lobby of the Albany County Galvanized . . Petitions nominatinjl candi· Smooth Interior One Lot Subdivision for RONALD Courthouse, Albany, New York on Corrugated dates for the Board of Education Bids will be received up 2:20 J. WILLIAMS, Town Bethlehem, the 26th day of March. 1991, at Metal Pipe with Smooth Bitumi for a full term of three (3) years to NOTICE TO BIDDERS p.m. on the 1st day of April 1991, at County Albany. State New York", 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of that nous Umng commencing July 1,1991 to fiJI the which time such bids will be pub dated Dec. 13, 1990,and made bY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN day, the mortgaged premises di Type G - Fully Bituminous vacancies caused by the expira thatthe Town Board of the Town of licly opened and read aloud at the Edward W. Boutelle & Son, Civil rected in and by said Judgment to Coated, Galvanized Corrugated tion of the terms of William Collins Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Engineers & Surveyors, Delmar, Bethlehem hereby invites sealed besoldinsaidJudgmentd9scribed Metal Pipe-Arch with Paved In and Lynne Lenhardt; and petitions bids for the furnishing of Corru Delmar, New York. Bids shall be NY, on filewith the Planning Board. in Schedule -A- attached hereto. vert nominating candidates for the of submitted on Town of Bethlehem Martin L Berr paled Aluminum Culven Pipe dur Dated: February 28. 1991 fice of trustee for the Bethlehem Ing the period from 15 April 1991 to Bids will be received up to 2:10 "Bid Sheets" and addressed to Mr. Chairman, John Woolsy, Referee p.m. the 1st day of April 1991. at Public Ubrary tor a full term of five Kenneth J. Ringler, Jr., Supervisor Planning Board 14ApriI1992, inclusive, for the use . Chamberlain, D'Amanda, on (5)yearscommencingJuly 1, 1991, which time such bids will be pub of the Town 01 Bethlehem, 445 (March 20,1991) of said Town, as and when rep Attroneys for the Plaintiff to fill the vacancy caused by the quired. licly opened and read aloud at the Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New Office and P.O. Address expiration of the term of Florence York. Bids shall be in sealed enve Corrugated Aluminum Culvert 80 State Street Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Harris must be filed with the Clerk NOTICE TO BIDDERS Pipe, as herein used, includes the Albany, New York 12207 Delmar, New York. lopes which shall bear, on the face of the School District, 90 Adams thereof, the name and address of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN following types of pipe: Telephone (518)445-1096 Bids shall besubmittedon Town Place, Delmar, New York, not later that the Town Board of the Town of of Bethlehem "Bid Sheets- and ad· than 4:30 p.m., EOT. ADriI8. 1991. the bidder and the subject of the Bethlehem hereby invites sealed Type J - Corrugated Aluminum SCHEDULE A dressed to Mr. Kenneth J. Ringler, bid. Original and one copy of each bids for the furnishing of Corru- Culvert Pipe All that certain lot, piece or par· Jr., Supervisor of the Town of TAKE FURTHER NOTICE , bid shall be submitted. 9ated Aluminum Culvert Pipe dur Type p - Corrugated Aluminum eel of land with the buildigns and Bethlehem, 445 DelawareAvenue, THAT votes will be taken upon the .MBid Sheets- and copies of the Ing the period from 15Apri11991 to Culvert Pipe, Perforated improvements thereon erected, Delmar, New York. Bids shall be in following: specifications must be obtained 14ApriI1992, inclusive, for the use situate, lying and being in the Town sealed envelopes which shall bear, 1. Upon the appropriation of the from the Town Clerk at the Town of said Town, as and when re- Bids will be received up to 2:00 of Bethlehem, County of Albany on the face thereof, the name and necessary funds to meet the esti Hall, Delmar, New York. A copy of quired. . p.m.onthelstdayofApril,1991,at and State of New York, bounded address of the bidder and the sub· mated expenditures of said the specifications shall accompany Corrugated Aluminum Culvert which time such bids will be pub· and .described as follows: ject of the bid. Original and one Bethlehem Central School District the bid. . Pipe, as tlerein used, includes the licly opened and read aloud at the BEGINNING at the point of in· copy of each bid shall be and authorizing the levy of taxes The Town Board reserves the following types of pipe: Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, tersection of the nonherly line of submitted. ·therefore o right to waive any informalities in or Delmar, New York. Bids shall be Kenwood Avenue (as said revised -Bid Sheets" and copies of the 2. For the eleemon of the members to reject any or all bids. Type J - Conugated Aluminum submitted on Town of Bethlehem / road nne is shown on Map No. 81 specifications must be obtained of the Board of Education of said BY ORDER OF Culv~rt Pipe -Bid Sheets" and addressed to Mr. parcel 125 with a Notice of Appro from the Town Clerk at the Town Bethlehem Central School District, THE TOWN BOARD Type P - "Corrugated Aluminum Kenneth J. Ringler, Jr., Supervisor priation filed in the Albnay County Hall, Delmar, New York. A copy of each for a full term at three (3) OF THE TOWN Culvert Pipe, Perforated of the Town of Bethlehem, 445 Clerk's Office November6, 1961 in the specifications shall accompany years commencing July 1, 1991,to OF BETHLEHEM Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New envelope No. 3344) with the east· the bid. fill vacancies caused by theexpira Carolyn M. Lyons Bids will be received up to 2:00 York. erly line of Winnie Place (50 feet The Town Board reserves the tion of the terms of William Collins Town Clerk p.m. on the 1st day otApril, 1991,at Bids shall be in sealed enve- wide): thence notherly along the righttowaiveany informalities in or and Lynne Lenhardt; Dated: March 13, 1991 which time such bids will be pub- lopes which shall bear, on the face easterfy line of Winnie Place 298.05 to reject any or all bids. 3. Upon the appropriation of the (March 20, 1991) PAGE 16-March20,1991 - The Spoflighr • - 0'. ", .• I , .. ,..;.,. , .11 flI.I.I.I.UU.U Il.lll.l\\~\\)'1"'\~'l'I·I"!,"(1 ((Ji/J·II.I.IIl.i ••". II •• I,. , •• ,,!.,.,.,' ''--'.~'~ __--''--_'--_--'""-'..J.'-'-' ______''' ID.ean,'s List University of Rochester - Susan E. Loegering, Delmar. Colgate University - Joshua C. Narode, Selkirk. Le Moyne College - Devon A. Cahill, Delmar. Ithaca College - Heather J. House, Colleen Teal, Delmar. Manhattanville College - Edward Waters, Delmar. Wells College - Elise Relyea, Slingerlands. .. University of Rochester -Stacy Michele Kahalas, Delmar. Pratt Institute-MattSylvester, Delmar. Paul A. Franchini and Stacy Itkowitz Albany College of Pharmacy Jason DuBois, Delmar. Bates College-AafonD. Hart, Itzkowitz, Franchini to wed Delmar; Rebecca A. Colman,. Tamara B. Colman, Slingerlands. Lawrence Franchini of at Johnson and Wales University, Voorheesville has announced the from which he will graduate this Muhlenberg College - Jon year. He is the son of the late Anna K.G. Allanson, Delmar. engagement of his son, Paul A. Franchini, to Stacy E. Itzkowitz, Franchini. University of Rochester - daughter of Michael and Barbara Gregory Van Zandt McQuide, NagyItzkowitzofBloomingGrove. Itzkowitz is a graduate of State Delmar. . University at New Paltz and Sim Norene Thompson and William Douglas McMillan Providence College - Suzanne Franchini is a graduate of Clay mons College. She is employed by H. Bellacqua, Dehnar. ton A. Bouton High School, and Dr. Richard Robin Inc. McMillan, Thompson to wed Tufts University - Susan M. served in the Coast Guard as a Zolezzi, Delmar. petty officer for four years. He is A fall of 1992 wedding is DouglasJ. and Jean R McMil lehem Central High SChool and currently completilll1 an internship planned. lan of Cincinnatti, Ohio have an Rider College. He is employed by Class plans reunion Coyle and Coyle, Inc. in New City. • nounced the engagement of their Bethlehem Central High Waldman, Welt to wed son, William Douglas McMillan of School's Class of 1966 is looking Delmar, to Norene Eleanor Th Thompson is a graduate of Boston College. She is a registered for members to serve on the plan Michael A. and Ruth Waldman College. He is employed by Prog ompson, daughter of Donald R ning committee for its 25th reun of Kenyon, RI. have announced ress Software, Inc. in Bedford, and Bertha L. Thompson of nurse in New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston. ion. Planners are also trying to the engagement of their daughter, Mass. Dedham, Mass. • i locate as many class members as Karin Suzanne Waldman, to An Waldman is a graduate of Uni McMillan is a graduate of Beth- A June wedding is planned. possible. drew Bruce Welt, son of Dixon S. versity of Rhode Island. She is a Any class members who are and Barbara Welt of Delmar.' free-lance writer in Boston. Gabriels, Oldaker engaged interested in serving on the com Welt is agraduate of Bethlehem A September wedding is mittee, or know the whereabouts Central High School and Hartwick planned. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R Gabriels son of Barbara and Robert Lee of any classmates, please contact of Slingerlands, and Dr. Lawrence Oldaker of Greenville, S.C. Barbara Geurtze at 439-7848, or M. Gifford of E. Rutherford, NJ. Gifford is a graduate ofClaylon send the information to Bethle have announced the engagement A. Bouton High School. Both Gif hem Central Class of '66, c/o Bar of their daughter, Jennifer Carn ford and Oldaker are graduates of bara Geurtze, 40 Elsmere Ave., line Gifford, to R Thomas Oldaker, Clemson University. Delmar, N.Y. 12054. McMullen, Weisheit engaged Patricia and William R McMul School. She is a secretary for the HAPPY len Jr., of Smith Bethlehem, have Dormitory Authority. announced the engagement of BIRTHDAY their daughter, Sharon Marie Weisheit is a graduate of Beth McMullen, to Douglas Edward lehem Central High School State Weisheit, son of Roberta Weisheit University at Cobleskill and Russell Community , of Selkirk and the late William Sage College. He is employed by RON Weisheit Jr. the pathology department at Al McMullen is a graduate of bany Medical Center Hospital. Corner , F1 v ena-Coeymans-Selkirk High AJune wedding has been set - Getting Married? Let everyone know in the The Spotlight BOU hosts auction and dance Send a photo and the information to: . . 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Center Inn 433-(1067 Printers _ 4000 and You Afford The ~/ight - March,a9,t991 - PAGE 17 I · L..1 _____o_b_i_tu __ a_I_,._._e_s _____ ·...Il ~~.~ents !l=~~! ~~:, ~::~~~~.~:~= A l00-year-old building that has many units for the size ofthe land," der an acre of land on Pangburn Harold Kennedy six grandchildren; and 15 great been an eating and drinking estab- said Chairman Raymond MacKay. Road, to David Moreau. At last grandchildren. Iishment for as long as anyone in He added that the proposal repre- month's planning board meeting, Harold T. Kennedy, 82, of Ken· New Scotland can remember may sented a potential benefit to the at which Moreau appeared for a wood Avenue in Delmar, former Services were at the Reilly & soonseeachangeinvenue,ifplans town, which Bailey said should be preliminary discussion of the Railroad Express employee, died Son Funeral Home in Voorheesville, with burial in East to convertitto an apartment house a consideration from a planning subdivision,boardmembersnoted Sunday, March 10, in St. Peter's come to fruition. point of view. "An apartment house thatthis is the sixth one-lot subdi- Hospital in Albany,. Greenbush Cemetery in East would be better than what's there vision Moreau has carved out of Born in New York City, Mr. Greenbush. J ames Cramer, representing now," he said, noting that ne'''h- Owner F d . k Carl b ." what was originally a 75-acre nor_ Kennedy had lived in Delmarsince Contributions may be made to tore the reN encSc tland,came PI . e- bors had compl3l'ned a'bout nOI'se cel - and is now, following .....the 1984. the Voorheesville First United ew 0 annmg from the establishment last sum- Methodist Church. Board last week for a preliminary approval of the latest subdivision, He was employed by the Rail discussion on converting the /irst- mer. down to 50 acres. At the time, plan- road Express Co. in New York City floor area of the Helderhouse The planning board in the end ning board member Ann Richards for more than 40 years. He retired Thomas Hunter Restaurant into five apartments. left it up to the zoning board to questioned Moreau's intentions, in 1970. Thomas Banker "Pop" Hunter, Three existing apartments occupy determine how many apartments asking if he would continue to Mr. Kennedy was a World War 85, of New Scotland Rd., Slinger the second floor, he said. The should be allowed there, voting to subdivide one lot at a time. "I don't II Army Air Force veteran. lands, former bus driver, died applicant will need to see the zon- recommend the zoning board intend to. do that," Moreau had He is survived by his wife, Anne Tuesday, March 12 in St. Peter's ing board of appeals, planning approve "the maximum" variance replied, "but I'm not going to guar- M. Egan Kennedy; two sons, Brian Hospice in Albany. board members agreed; at issue possible. antee that won't happen." . Kennedy and Donald Kennedy, Born in Hoboken, NJ., he was was what type of variance would Bailey warned Cramer to be RobertHampston,formerchair- both of Delmar; and four grand educated in Pittstown. Before be needed. prepared with hard facts and flg- man of the board, warned that the children. moving to Watervliet, he lived in Planning Board Attorney John ures on which to base the request. proposed new subdivision regula Albany for 12 years. Mr. Hunter Baileysaidanareavariancewould "It's now up to the applicant to lions "will block what you're Services were from Church of had been a Slingerlands resident be needed because the building convince the ZBA as to what type doing." The proposed regulations St. Thomas the Apostle in Delmar. since 1973. lacks the required setback from of variance you need," he said."1f are currently being reviewed the road _ and instead sits right you can convince them you need jointly by the town board and plan Burial was in Bethlehem Ceme Before retiring in 1970, he was on the edge of Route 85, near the eight apartments to make this ning board in preparation for pub tery in Delmar. a bus driver for the United Trac New Salem intersection of Route economically viable, you've got a lic hearings. The two boards have Arrarlgements were by Apple tion Company in Albany for 36 years. He was also a member of 85A Building inspector Paul Cant- good shot." held one work session on the bee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood lin argued the variance would not . Said Richards, "I personally subject, and will meet again at 7 Ave., Delmar. the Amalgamated Transit Work ers Union. be needed. In any case, Bailey said think eight apartments are too p.m. on March 26, at town hall. that variance would not be much many." Caroline Goodfellow An avid hunter and fisherman, $potlight publisher Mr. Hunter spent his summers in of an issue. The board also hear Special on l~ CHANNI; Have a night on the town with BOU American Playhouse Treat yourself to a "night on the town" you will also be supporting a wide variety • Wednesday, 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Opportunity Unlimited's of youth-oriented activities made pos Mysteryl annual event. It will be held this year on sible by BOU. (See next week's column • Thursday, 9 p.m. American Playhouse Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethle for an example of just such a project.) • Friday, ~ p.m. hem Central High School. Admission is only $5 per person, pay 17th Street Theater The event will feature music and danc able in advance at the Main Square Office • Saturday, 9 p.m. ing, delectable desserts and beverages, or at the door. Nature and a live auction for products, travel and • Sunday. 8 p.m. Show your support of our young Travels services. There will also be a raffle, and people and their future. See you on the • Monday, 8 p.m. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. By attending, 22nd! Nova Owens-Corning Fiberglas supports public television for a better community OW£N~ CORN N(, Owens-Corning is Fiberglas FIBERGLAS.. , ..... PAGE 18-March20, 1991 -7heSpotJighl CALENDAR CLASSIFIEDS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY A Section Of SpoHlght Newspapers March 20, 1991 By Susan Wheeler Friday, March 29 at 4 p.m. at theKnickerbocker Arena. Interested skaters must be high school graduates or 17- ot every mouse has been as fortu yeariHlld. They should be available to travel and bring a nate as Mickey Mouse. Sure; some resume which includes a photo, name, address, of the other mice have cheese to eat phone number, age, height, weight and which and sardine cans as beds, but United States/Canadian FIgUre Skating Asso Mickey has ciation tests have been passed. "We havetaken alonglistof -'- people from theAlbany areafor the show; Lewi ' cinematic said. accom plishments Interested skaters should bring their skates to and several the audition, according to Kathleen Condon, director of close friends, editorial services at Ed Lewi Associates, Inc. in Latham, even a loyal dog. At age 63, Mickey should the promotional firm for the ice show, because they will be nearing retirement, instead he's starring in be given time to perform. "A lot of the skaters currently , Walt Disney's World on Ice Celebrating Mickey's in the show got their jobs at this kind of audition; she DiamondJubilee,comingtoAlbaoy'sKnickerbocker said, "even the principal skaters. I hope we have a good Arena next,week. turn out." The lOperformancesfromMarch26through31, Walt Disney's World on Ice Celebrating Mickey's feature Mickey, created by Walt Disney in 1928, Diamond Jubilee debuted in 1988, and is scheduled to joined by his friends and 38 professional skaters tour until 1994. Feld was the first, about 10 years ago, recounting moments from his past. Tickets for the according to Lewi, to dramatize Disney stories through nearly two-hourshow, produced by Kenneth Feld of acting, props, sets and skating. ""The Disney theme on Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, are ice" is a family attraction, he said. "It's a good thing to do, on sale at the Knick box office and Ticketmaster the best of both worlds- Disney and skating." outlets. Ticket prices are $11.50, $9.50,$7.50 and The DiamondJubilee show has 70 U.S. cities on its 80- $17.50 for ringside seats. week U.S. tour. "It's one of the most popular shows we've "It's more than an ice show; according to Joe done; Lewi said. "It toured the U.S., canada and Japan. Lewi, regional marketing director for World on Ice. It's back in the U.S. and will go to Europe and South "It's a Disney show that plays on ice. The music, the America" costumes, everything is Disney. The actors are Lewi said Disney's World onlceshowsarereceived by skaters." "packed crowds" wherever they perform. "It's amazing. Each of the ice show's 13 segments highlights Disney is worldwide." scenes from Mickey Mouse's younger days, from This "best of Mickey" show features many of Mickey's the era he was born throngh his career peaks to famous friends, including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, more recent adventures. ""The show chronicles 60 Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, the Big Bad years of Mickey Mouse; Lewi said. "It's a variety Wolf and the Three Little Pigs, according to Lewi. show about different aspects of Mickey's life." "That's what the kids want to see." The show takes the audience from Mickey's Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice acting debut in "Steamboat Willie" to scenes from in the scene from "Fantasia" is "phenomenal," "Fantasia" and "Puppy Love." "Rhythms of the Roar Lewi said. "It compares with the movie. It is one ing '20s" starts the show, with skater Tricia Puccio of the more memorable moments." performing such steps in her routine as a double loop, a split jump and some jazzy foot- Mickey and Minnie Mouse will host work. the "world's largest indoor Easter egg Most of the skaters, who average 5 hunt" in the concourse area of the feet4inchesandllOpounds,are"highly Knickerbocker Arena on Sunday, March accomplished," according to Lewi. The 31 from 11:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. More average age of the skaters is 21, and than 1,000 colored eggs will be hidden most join World onlceafterhigh school" for the children, ticket holders for the 1 he said. "We're always looking for the p.m. performance, to find. Prizes will be best talent we can find." awarded for the most Easter eggs found, in the Easter Roll Race and for the best • For l SHOW RobInson, Birds of Prey. state THEATER AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ENTRIES ODYSSEY ORCHESTRA Museum. Albany. March 24. 1.2 The Art of Photography at WALT DISNEY'S WORLD ON ICE CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE TOWARDS ZERO concert. Troy Savings Bank Celebrating Mickey's Diamond and 3 p.m. Information. 474- National Geographic. State By Agatha ChrlsHe. Circle Music Hall. March 25. 7:30 p.m. Jubilee. Knickerbocker Arena. 5801. AT CHESTERWOOD Museum. Albany. Nowthrough entries accepted for sculpture Theatre Players, Church of the Information. 273-0038. Albany. March 26-31. Tues.-Sat. FAMILY ACTIVITY May 7. Information. 474-5877. Covenant. Averill Park. March exhibition to be held from July ALBANY PRO MUSICA 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. 10.:30 a.m.: Sat. Kid Flicks. for children and SPRING FLOWER SHOW 22-23. Fri .. Sa!. 8 p.m .. Sun. 2 3:30 p.m.: Sun. 1 and 5 7-Oct. 13. Chesterwood. presenting st. Matthew's noon. adults to learn about movies artwork of Raymond A. Decker. p.m. Information. 674-3664. p.m. Information. 487-20.00. Stockbridge. InfOlmallon. (413) Passion. Troy Savings Bank Music and creativity. The Hyde 298-3579. Bethlehem Public Ubrary. BElMONT AVENUE SOCIAL Hall. March 23. 8 p.m. EASTER SHOW Collection. Glens Falls. March through March. Information. CLUB 24.2-4 p.m. Information. 792- 439-3491. Information. 442-4167. Terri Hollinger. entertainer; area VISUAL ARTS humorous, Intriguing plot twists choirs and singers, Easter hat 1761. and gritty colloquial language • . WELCOME HOMEI LAYERS AND LINES: LUCID, quarterly acoustic rnJSIc series. parade. Chancellors Hall. INTERMEDIATE QUILnNG ART FOR FAITH'S SAKE VAGUE, AND EXPOSED Capital Rep, Albany. March 22- Albany. March 24, 3 p.m. original art works from mostly The Empire Center. Albany. receive help completing refabrlcatlons and drawings by April 21. Tues,-Frl. 8 p.rn.; Sat. Information. 279-9247. capital district artists. Pastoral March 23. Information. 473- unfinished projects and more Albany artist Laura Catullo. 4:30 and 8:30 p.rn.; Sun. 2:30 Center. Albany. March 24-June p.m. InfOlmatlan.462-4534. 1845. FATHERS AND SONS IN IRISH' with Undo O·Connor. state Ookroom Artists. Schenectady. Museum. Albany. March 23. I. Informatlan.453-6645. PAlM SUNDAY CONCERT AMERICAN LITERATURE Now through March 26. 5,30-8 THE BOYS .NEXT DOOR April 6. 13. 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. LORI LAWRENCE AND WENDY The Abode ChoIr. Spencertown presented by professor William p.m. Information. 482-2469. funny. wise and sympathetic. Dumbleton, Albany Public Information. 474-5801. WILLIAMS Schenectady CMc Players. Academy. March 24. SPIRIT OF THE ADIRONDACK Information. 392-3693. Ubrary. March 20,·7:30 p.m. FROM WATER TO works on paper by local artists. LANDSCAPE March 20-23. Wed.-5at. B,p.m.• Rensse!aer County Council for Sun. 2:30 p.m. Information. 783- FRED SMALL READINGS WATERCOLORS paintings by Anne M. Miller. Pointirg Nature with Claire the Arts. Troy. March 22-April20. Visions Gallery. Albany. Now 6295. sInger and songwriter. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. BOOK DISCUss/ON Durani Nack. state Museum. through March 23. Mon.-FrI. 8:30 Spencertown Academy. March Information. 273-0552. ALMOST THE BRIDE OF young adults. grades 6-8. Albany. March 23. 30. April 6. a.m.-8 p.m. Information. 453- DRACULA 23.8 p.m. Information. 392-3693. Bethlehem Public Ubrary. 13.20. 10:15 a.m.-12, 15 p.m. THE BOOK AS ART . 6645. dinner theater production. SCHRADE AND KIPHUTH Delmar. March 26. April 9 • and Information. 474-5801. ART THAT WORKS Maple Inn. ,East Bema. March blue grass and folk musicians. 23.7 p.m. Information. 439-9314. 1960 to now. Rathbone Gallery. 21 • 6:30 p.m. Information. 872- Steamer No. 10 Theatre. LlVEI ON THE WILD SIDE: Sage Junior College. Albany. decorative arts of the 1980s 2451. Albany. March 23. I and 8 p.m. WORKSHOP Science Classes for Kids. state NowthroughApril12. Mon.-Fri. crafted In America. Albany Museum. March 23. 10.:30 a.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon.', Wed .• Institute of History and Art. Now Informaton.438-5503. IN PURSUIT OF MEMORY noon. Information. 474-5801. JACQUES BREL Thurs. 6-8 p.m. Information. 445~ through March 30. Information. CATHY WINTER'S BIRTHDAY stephen Frailey. photographer. .1778. - 463-4478 . Is Alive and Well and Living In CONCERT Bennington College. March 26. MUSIC AND DANCE ~ begInning harmonica. EXPRESS GALLERY TOURS Paris. Richard Kuperberg. powerful singer and storyteller. 8: 15 p.m. Information. (802)442- PRINTS THAT MATTER director. Cohoes Music Hall. expert guitarist. The Eighth Step. 5401. beginning clogging. mountaIn Painters of Record.Albany dulcimer for advanced A Decade of Indispensable Art. Institute of History and Art. Now through March 30, Wed .. Albany. March 22. 8 p.m. CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES: curated by Susan Tallman. Thurs .• Fri .• 8 p,m.; Sun. 7 p.rn.; Information. 434-1703. begInners. clawhammer banjo March 22. 24. Frl. 12: 15 p.m.• Tools for Expression. Growth and 11. beginning fingerplcking guitar Bennington College and Usdan Sun. l:30p.m. Information. 463- Sat. 2 and 8 p.m. Information. Gallery. Bennington. Now 23&-7969. ED DEGENHART Change. Russell Sage Troy II. Old Songs Group Instruction. 4478. topical songs and ballads. campus. March 26. 9 a.m.-4 st. Marks Community Center. through April 12. Mon.-Frl. 1-5 Intrlcate guitar/plano work. The p.m. Information. 270-4557. p.m. GRUPOARTE GETTING OUT Guilderland. Now through April group show by Spanish. French. Eighth Slep. Albany. March 23. THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 10.. Information. 765-2815. 19TH CENTURY FOLK ART and naHonal/regional artists. tough. sensitive, unsentimental 8 p.m. InfOlmallon.434-1703. DANCE tale, Albany CMc Theater. Now MARCH WEEKEND ACTlVlnES EXHIBIT Now through March 30. Tues. through March 24. Fri .. Sat. 8 ISRAEL POPS ORCHESTRA volunteer program orlentatlon. Plant spring posies. March 23- Painters of Record: William Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;-Sun. 1~ p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Information. concert. Proctor's Saratoga Springs. March 23. 24. The JunIor Museum. Troy. Murray and His School. Albany p.m. InfOlmalIan. 449-1233. 462-1297. Schenectady. March 21. 8 p.m. April 6. Information. 584-2225. Informatlon.23&-212O. Institute of History and Art. Now JENNESS CORTEZ Informatlon.382-1083. PAGE TO SCREEN: through May 27. Guided tour. also on exhibit. Elizabeth Mowry. OTHELLO SAINT ROSE JAZZ ENSEMBLE Film and Video from Concept FILM March 22.12: 15 p.m.• MarCh 24. Thorn O·Connor. Bob Moylan; Shakespeare's passIonate composer and trumpeter. Jeff to Production. March 23. 1-3:30 CHILDREN OF PARADISE 1:30 p.m. Information. 463-4478. and Frank Vurraro. Greenhut tragedy of love. treachery. and jarvis. The College of Saint p.m. Writing Nonfiction for a muCh-revered romantic epic. THE INNOCENT EYE TAKES A Galleries. Albany. Mon.-Sa!. 10 fatal jealousy. state Theatre Rose. Albany. March 22. 7:30 Uvlng. March 28-Aprll25. Thurs. French. UnIversity at Albany. LOOK AT THE EARTH a.m.-9,30 p.m .. Sun. n00n-5 p.m. Institute. Albany. Now through p.m. Information. 454-5178. 7-9 p.m. Reading Any Good March 22. 7 p.m. Information. 482-1984. March 27. Sat. 8 p.m.• Sun. 2 annual county-wlde exhIbit of SKIP PARSONS Books? Wrtting the Book Review. ADVENTURES OF MILO AND student artwork. The Greene ALBANY: CAPITAL CITY p.m" Tues.-Fri. 10. a.m. Clarinet Marmalade. The March 26-AprlI2. Tues. 7-9:30 Information. 442-5373. ons County Council on the Arts. CROSSROADS fountain Restaurant. Aloony. p.m. state Museum. Alpany. heartwarming a_dventures of a Catskill. Now through April 13. Exhibit and video on history of every Wed .• 8-11 p.m. Now Information, 449-8CX>9. killen. and his dog friend. Slate Information. 943-3400. Albany. Albany Urban Cultural BABY through March. Riverboat Jazz WRITING WORKSHOPS contemporary babybciom Museum. Albany. March 23-24. snu LIFE EXHIBITION Park Visitors Center. Mon.-Fri .• 10 Bane!, 2nd weekend every' taught by professional writers 1 and 3 p.m. Information. 474- eaturl . I tl a.m.-4 pm.. weekends by musical. Schenectady Ught month. 10. p.m.-2 a.m. through the Hudson Valley group show f ng po n ngs. appointment. Information. 434- 5877. photographs. mixed medIa and Opera Company. March 22-24; Information. 768-2231. Writers Gulld's Writers on Writing prints from several area artists of 6311. Frl .. Sat. 8 p.m.• Sun. 1 p.m. CAPITAL CHAMBER ARTISTS program. Now through April. AUDITIONS Information. 393-5732. the Hudson Valley region. TERRENCE nERNAN noontIme series. CIty of Information. 449-8069. MY FAIR LADY Mountain Top Gallery, paintIngs. Rathbone Gallery. Albany's Cny Hall. April 10. 24. HILLTOWNS ARTISANS Park Playhouse Inc .• auditions at Windham. Now through April 30. Albany. Mon.-Fri. 10. a.m.-4 p.m.. MUSIC Information. 489.()507. CREAnVE ARTS 60 Orange Street. Albany. Wed.-Mon. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.• Wed .• Thurs .• 6-8 p.m. FIREFLIES WOMEN THROUGH FOll( basketry. hapunto and March 25-26. 3-6 and 7-9 p.m. InformatIon. 943-3400. Information. 445-1778. -electronic music Installation. TRADITlON applique quilflng. basic wood Information. 434-2035. THOMAS HYNDMAN THORNTON UTZ Rensselaer County Council for Robin Greenstein. The College carving II. Suml-e paInting. BREAD AND PUPPET THEATRE exhIbits. The Albany Center portramst and painter. The the Arts. Troy. March 20-22. 26. of Saint Rose. Albany. March 20. forgoHen world of herbs. needs 40 volunteers to perform Galleries. Albany. Now through Gallery Unlimited. SOCha Plaza. Wed. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thurs. 11 8 p.m. Information. 454-5209. decorative arts. antiquing ColumbUS Trilogy. no acting March 26. Information. 462- Scotia. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 a.m.-7 p.m.: Fri. 5-8 p.m.: Tues. wood. Artisans Guild. Clarksville. experience necessary. Co 4775. p.m.• Thurs. to 8 p.m. DANCE Wed. or Thurs. Now through 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information. 273- sponsored by Earthbound. ELLEN WERTHEIM: Information. 384'()193. 0552. RUDOLF NUREYEV AND April 4. Informatlon.765-3117. Albany Peace and Energy Of a Reflectlve Nature. THE GALLERY AT THE OLD MILL FRIENDS FAREWELL TOUR CLASSES Council. Peaceworks. the , watercolor and mixed media featuring well-known featured at Proctor's Hudson Valley Writers Guild and ... works. Shelnutt Gallery. RPI.Troy. Adirondack artists. Schenectady, March 23. 8 p.m.co . WILD WEEKENDS the Eighth Step. Information. Nowthrough March 28. Elizabethtown. Wed.-Sat. 1-4 ~ information. 382-3884. with Dean Davis and Bill 438-6314. Informotlon.276-650.'i. nm Infnrmntlnn R73-6843.,", :n:WM '~I,~=.~ ~=. ~Ali=-=-·tti7~·~¥jt=-:~f~Italy~J . DUMPLING HOUSE Ch,n... 1W.lau.onl ftt~1t~) Now at GLENMONr CENTRE SQUARE ~ecial~zing in Dumplings, Lu~ches, Dinners, Behind the Laundromat Cocktails, Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Can lJ,i {IJ PAGE20-March20,1991 -1heSpatJighl DISABILITIES ACT SEMINAR AFRICAN VIOLET SHOW SCHENECTADY COUNTY The Center for the Disabled. 314 Knights of Columbus Half. scomSH DANCING EAnNG DISORDERS SUPPORT So. Manning Blvd., Albany. 7:30 Mercer and Ontario Sf.. Albany. Salvation Army, Smith St.. GROUP p.m. Information. 489-8336. 2:30 p.m. Information. 439-6320. Schenectady. 8-10 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, Union Street. Hudson. 7:30-9:30 p.rn. ALBANY COUNTY RABBI TO LECTURE information. 783-6477, ALBANY COUNTY SCHENECTADY COUNTY information. 465-9550. CPR COURSE Joel Roth. Congregation Ohav RECOVERY, INC. . sponsored by the RegIonal REMODELING WORKSHOP Shalom. New Krumkllt Rd .• WALK AND RUN FUND RAISER self-help group for former Emergency Medical Century House, Rt. 9, latham, Albany. 7 p.m. Information. 489- sponsored by the Capital mental and nervous patients. 8:30 a.m. Information, 438-6102. Organization. R.E.M.O. life 4706. District Physicians' Health Plan. Unitarian House, 1248 Wendall SUPlX'rt Academy. 22 Central Park. Schenectady. 9 Ave .. Schenectady, 7:30 p.m, EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT MARKEnNG SEMINAR a.m. Information. 869-1961. Information. 346-8595. Warehouse Row. Albany. 8:30 SEMINAR o.m.lnformatJon.459-8251. GROUP COURT TESnMONY SEMINAR ALBANY COUNTY State University at Albany. Albany Public Ubrary, 161 OPEN DANCE State University at Albany. CULTURAl DIVERSIlY LECTURE Downtown Campus. Westem COMPUTER WORKSHOP Washington Ave .. Albany, 7:30- sponsored by Parents Without Downtown Campus. Westem Ramada Inn. Western Ave.• Ave .. Albany. 9 a.m. College of st. Rase. Weslem 9 p.m. Information, 465-9550. Partners. Woodlin Club. st. Ave .• Albany. 6 p,rn. Albany. 6 p.rn. InformatIon. 432- Information. 442-5700. Anthony lane, Scotia. 9 a.rn. . Ave .. Albany. 9 a,m, 8372. Information, 442-5700. Information. 454-5143. MANAGERS' FINANCIAL SKILLS MOTHER'S DROP IN Information, 869-5517. SALUTE TO GUILDERLAND seminar, Albany Ramada Inn. sponsored by the Capital BREAST CANCER SUPPORT DINNER Western Ave.. Albany, 10a.m. District Mothers' Center. First' GROUP italian AmerIcan Community Information, 463-1755. Congregational Church. Quaff Woman's HealthCare Plus. Center. Washington Ave. Ext .• St .• Albany. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Western Ave., Guilderland. 7 Albany. 6:30 p.m. Information. LA LECHE LEAGUE MEEnNG Information. 482-4508. p,m, Information. 438-7B41. 355-7611. Women's HealthCare Plus, ALBANY COUNTY APPLE COMPUTERS USERS SENIORS LUNCHES ALBANY COUNTY STRESS AND DIABETES Western Ave., Guilderland. RAIN FOREST SEMINAR CLUB 10:30 a.m. Infonnatlon.439- Jewish Community Center. MANAGEMENT EXPECTANT PARENT TOURS State University at Albany. 1400 Femswarth Mkldle School. state WMehall Road. Albany. 12:30 seminar. Red Cross BuildIng. 1774. St. Peter', Hospnal. 314 So. Washington Ave,. Albany, 8 Fenn Rd .. Guilderland. 7 p.m. 'p.rn. Information. 438-6651. Hackett Blvd .. Albany. 7:30 p.m. Manning Blvd.. Albany. 1:30 p.m. Information. 442-309~. Information. 482-2609. Information. 489-1755. MEN'S GARDEN CLUB MEEnNG p,m. Information. 454-1388. Tom Sawyer Motor Inn, 1444 SCHENECTADY COUNTY SPAGHEm DINNER POET TO LECTURE Western Ave .• Albany, 6:30 p.m. ANiMAl SHOW BREAST FEEDING CLASS Woman's HealthCare Plus. Albany Jewish Community K. leroy Irvls. state UniversIty at Information. 456-6469. RECOVERY, INC. New York state Museum, Empire Western Ave.. Gullderland. 7 Center. 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Uptown Campus. 1400 self-help group for former State Plaza, Albany. 1p,m .. 2 Albany. 6 p.m. Information, 438- p.rn. Information. 452-3455. WashIngton Ave.• Alt:xlny. 7 SENIOR'S LUNCHEON mental patients and former p.m .• 3 p.m. Information. 474- 6651. p.m. Information. 442-3091. nervous patients. SatvtJtlon 5877. featuring Victor Herbert·s songs. COURT TESTIMONY SEMINAR LASAGNA DINNER COMPUTER TRAINING Albany Jewish Comm..mity Army. 222 lafayette st '. Hillard Rm .• Schenectady.10a.m. SCOmSH DANCING state University at Albany. FIrst Unitarian ChUrch of Albany, dBASE Programming. state Center. 340 Whitehall Rd .. Unitarian Church. Washington Information. 346-8595. Downtown Campus. Western WaShington Ave.• Albany. 6 University at Albany. Downtown Albany. 12:30 p.m. Inforrriation. . Ave .• Albany, 7-10 p.m. Ave .. Albany. 6 p.m. ,p.rn. Information. 434-1954. Campus. Western Ave.. Albany. 438-0651. :;0-:;:;;J1. Information. 377-8792. Information. 442-5700. 9 a.m. Information, 442-5700. SENIORS LUNCHES Jewish Comrrunity Center. HOSPITAL OPEN HOUSE JOB SEARCH SEMINAR SENIORS LUNCHES WMeholl Road. Albany. 12:30 obstetrIc units. Albany Medlcol state University at Albany. Jewish Community Center. p.rn. Information. 438-6651. Center HospitaL New Scotland Downtown Campus. Westem . Whnehall Rood. Albany. 12:30 Ave .• Albany. 7 p.m. Ave .• Atlxmy.6 p.m. ALBANY COUNTY p.m. Information. 438-6651. Information. 445-5162. Information, 442-5700. ANiMAl SHOW ALBANY COUNTY BLADDER HEALTH WORKSHOP CAPITAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB New York state Museum._Emplre for people who wish to develop Woman's HealthCare Plus, . DEALING WITH DIFFICULT WHITE COLLAR CRIME State Plaza. Albany. 1 p,m .• 2 SEMINAR speaking skills, Gospary's Western Ave.• Guilderland, 7:30 EMPLOYEES p,m.. 3 p.m. Information. 474- p.m. Information. 452-3455. State University at Albany. Restaurant; 164 Madison Ave" seminar. State University at 5877. Downtown Campus. Westem 5:45 p,m. Information. 851-9859. , I SQUARE DANCE Albany. Downtown Campus. SCIENCE FAIR Ave .. Albany. 9 a.m. St. Michael's Community Western Ave.. Albany. 9 a.m. CIVIL AIR PATROL College of st. Rose. 432 Western Information. 442-5700.' Center. linden st .. Cohoes. 7:30 Information. 442-5700. Ave .• Albany. 10 a.m. Albany Senior Squadron. p.m. Information. 664-2353. Information. 438-1028, SENIORS LUNCHES Albany Airport. 7 p.m. RENSSELEAR COUNTY Jewish Community Center, Information. 869-4406. CHILD CPR COURSE Whitehall ROOd. Albany, 4:45 CHORUS REHEARSAL Woman's HealthCare Plus. p.rn. information. ~38-6651, SCHENECTADY Western Ave.. Guilderland. 8:30 sponsored by Capltaland RECOVERY, INC. SECULAR SOBRIElY GROUP Chorus. Woodward Troy. a.m. Information. 452-3455. st.. self-help group for former group for recovering alcoholics. 7:30 p.m. Information. 38:H1051. HEALTH FAIR mental and nervous patients. Temple Gates of Heaven. SCHENECTADY COUNTY ALBANY COUNTY Crossgates Mall. Guilderland, 10 Unitarian Church. of Albany, comer of Ashmore Ave. and a,m.lnformatlon.445;3421. 405 Washington Ave.. Albany. PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIElY MULnPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT Eastern Parkway. Schenectady. 7:30 p.m. Information. 346-8595. 7:30 p,m. Information. 346-5569. MEEnNG GROUP SIBLING AND BABY PROGRAM Arst Methodist Church. meeting. Bethlehem Public St. Peter', Hospnal. 314 So. lafayette st., Schenectady. Ubrary, Delaware Ave.• Delmar. Manning Blvd .. Albany, 10 a.m. I(7rand ()pen i ng ! 7:30 p.m. Information, 463-1674. 2 p.m. Information. 439-2146. Information. 454-1388. The New Now Accepting I Elbo Room Reservations for 170 Delaware Ave. '~~;-''''432-9218 _ Full Kitchen - 7 Days - Take Outs- ~~, Quick Lunches & Late Night Snacks Easter Sunday Under New Managment Special Hours Easter Sunday Ipm-7pm . Weekly Specials SUN. Spaghetti & Meatballs-43.95 1-9 pm Baster Come join us for fine dining tonight MON. All Domestic Pitchers of Beer-$3.S0 8-11 pm Wednesday - Sunday TUE. Burgers-$2_So. Molson BottIes-$I_S0 8-11 pm Beginning at 5:30 P.M. WED. Bud Bottles-$I_So. Wings-$I_S0 per order 8-11 pm SlUlday 1903 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands THU. Ladies Night-2 for 1 Well Drinks or Beer 8-10 pm FR!. After Work Speciat-2for 1 Well Drinks 4-8 pm (on Rl 85, I 1/2 miles west of Toll Gate) at 439-3800 Get A Square Deal On A WeI/-Rounded Meal ~.?,I lP/JirrItt at BROCKLEY'S . HOUSE DELMAR TAVERN aE8TAvaANT We use only the freshest, all natural ingredients to go .into our delicious and nutrhious pies. Try us!! SeIVed 1-8 PM BUFFET! fll»! ENTREES: Glazed Ham, Roast Lamb, ~ Sirloin of Beef au Jus, Filet of Sole PIZZA Featuring: fruit, cheese & vegetable trays CHEESE ...... 6.00 ANCHOViES ...... 7.20 463-5130 and a fresh array of desserts and assorted breads SAUSAGE ...... 7.00 MEAT BALLS .. :...... 7.20 PEPPERONI...... 7.00 HAMBURGER ...... 7.20 MUSHROOM ...... 7.00 ONIONS ...... 6.30 PEPPERS ...... 7.00 EXTRA CHEESE ...... 7.50 BACON ...... 7.20 EXTRA SAUCE ...... 6.50 ~HOUSE "THE WORKS· (Sausage or Pepperoni, Mushrooms & Peppers) ... 9.00 ...... 4 Corners, Delmar FlNBFOOD & DRINK HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-II pm TDHr HostJ SatUl,.. &-DtmtdJ HOWARD Fri.-Sat. 11 am-Midnight Rr. 9W Glenmont JOHNSON 1 &14 Central Avenue (1/2 mile west of Wolf Road), Albany, NY 439·9810 7h9Spotlight -March20,l991 -'-PAGE21 .------~ ~~- -~--~------~ I BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT CLARKSVILLE TABERNACLE NEW SCOTLAND BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday worship service. 10: 15 meets at lodge. Rt. 144. Cedar SERVICES 890 Delaware Ave .• Clarksville, 7 VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC p.m. Information, 768-2733, a.m.; Sunday schoo1. 9:15 a.m.: HIli. 8 p,m. first and third Parks and Recreation Office. LIBRARY FILM Wednesdays. Delrror. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Tuesday Bible study. 7:15 p.m. "The Loneltness of the Long Information. 439-0503. WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION Meetings held at the Auberge ONESQUETHAW CHAPTER, Alice Ashe, Voorheesville Public Distance Runner-, 51 School Suisse Restaurant. New Scotland BETHLfHEM ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS Ubrary, 51 School Rd., Rd .• free, 7 p.m. Information. Road. Slingerlands. Information. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT first and third Wednesdays at meet every Thursday at Voorheesville, 10 a,m.-9 p.rn. 765-2791. 475-9006. SERVICES Masonic Temple. Kenwood Bethlehem Town Hall. 445 Information, 765-2791. WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION Ave .. Delmar. 8 p.m. Delaware Ave., Delmar, 12:30 Alice Ashe, Voorheesville Public BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY Parks and Recreation Office, NEW SCOTlAND KIWANIS Delmar, 2-4 p.m. Information, p.m. Information, 439-4955. library, 51 School Rd., CHURCH NEW SCOTLAND CLUB 439-0503. KABBALAH CLASS Voorheesville. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday School. 9 a.m., 3·yeor HOME ECONOMICS Thursdays. New Scotland Information. 765-2791. aids through adult. momlng class in Jewish mysticism, every Presbyterian Church, Rt. 85, 7 TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS PROGRAM COMMITIEE worship service. 10;30 a.m., Town. of Bethlehem citfzens, for Thursday, Delmar Chabad p.m. VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC 7-9 p,m.. Comell Cooperative nursery care provided. evening April 12 talent show, 3 p.m" Center, 109 Elsmere Ave.. 8 p.m. LIBRARY STORY HOURS Extension, Martin Rd .. fellowship. 6 p.rn. Information. location to be announced. Information, 439-8280. 51 School Rd" Voorheesville. 439-3135. Information, 439-6406. Voorheesville. Information. 765- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 3500. OVEREA TERS ANONYMOUS 1··Frl~a.y •.• Information, 765-2791. BETHLEHEM LUTHE.RAN meeting every Thursday, First March, DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH .:- .... , CHURCH MASTER GARDENER STAFF United Methodist Church. YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS . LENTEN STUDY family worship. 80.m. and 10:30 MEETING Kenwood Ave., Delmar, 7 p.rn. United Pentecostal Church, Rt. 386 Delaware Ave" Delmar, 9:30 a.m,. Cornell Cooperative 85, New Solem, 7 p.m. c.m" Sunday school and Bible ~Who is Jesus?- or KWhat Good BETHLfHEM Extension. Martin Rd., PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Information, 765-4410. classes. 9: 15 a,m. Nursery care is Prayer?- 7-8:30 p.rn. Voorheesville.lnformafion .. 765- sponsored by Project Hope and SCHOOL'S OUT FILM available during worship Information, 439-9929. 3500. . Bethlehem Opportunities "Snowball Express~. 2 p.m.. services. Information. 439--4328. TESTIMONY MEETING Unlimited, meets Thursdays, First Bethlehem Public library, 451 VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH First Church of Christ Scientist, United Methodist Church. Delaware Ave .. Delmar, LIBRARY STORY HOURS church school and worship, 9 555 Delaware Ave.. Delmar, 8 Delmar, 7:30 p.m. Information, Information, 439-9314, 51 School Rd" VoorheesviUe,4 and 11 a.m., nursery care p.m. Information, 439-2512. 767-2445. p.m. Information, 765-2791. BRING ON THE SPRING BETHLfHEM provided, 386 Delaware Ave. NORMANSVILLE COMMUNITY WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN Information, 439-9929, CHURCW-- activities for toddlers to three CRAFT FAIR CHURCH Alice Ashe. Voorheesville Public years. Bethlehem Public library, Thursdays. Bible study, 10 a.m., Glenmont Elementary School. Bible study and prayer meeting, . library, 51 School Rd .. 451 Delaware. Ave .. Delmar. 10 DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN Creator's Crusaders. 6:30 p.m.. Rt. 9W. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 Rockefeller Rd., Elsmere. Voorheesville, 10 a,m.- 9 p.m. or 11 a.m. Information, 439- CHURCH senior choir, 7:30 p.m. Information,463-1154. Information, 439-7864. Information. 765-2791, 9314. worShip, church schoof, nursery Information, 439-4328. BRING ON THE SPRING core, 10 a.m.; coffee hour and BETHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY MOUNTAINVIEW NEW SCOTLAND REPUBLICAN activities for toddler to three fellowship, 11 a.m.; adult GROUP EVANGELICAL CHURCH BOWLING sponsored by Bethlehem COMMITTEE year, Bethlehem Public library. education programs, 11: 15 provides regular volunteers with evening service. 7:30 p.m.; Bible 15th Annual Dinner-Dance, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar, a,m.; family communion excavation and laboratory study" and prayer. Rt. 155, Support Group. for parents of handicapped students. Del Crossgates Restaurant, 10:30 a.m. Information. 439- service, l1rst Sundays. experience Monday and Voorheesville. Information. 765- Washington Ave, Cocktails 6:30- 9314. Information, 439-9252. Wednesday mornings. 3390. Lanes, Elsmere,-every Thursday, 4-5:30 p.m. Information, 439- 7:30p.m. Music by The_Metody CHABAD CENTER Information..: 439-6391 .. Three. tickets $25 per person. EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR 7880. services followed by klddush, Information or reservations.765- CHURCH BETHLEHEM UONS CLUB CITIZENS 109 Elsmere Ave., Delmar. 9:30 every Wednesday, Wyman AMERICAN LEGION 4470 or 765-2781. worship,Sunday school and meets first and lhird a.m, Information, 439-8280. nursery care, 10 a.m.. followed Osterhout Community Center, LUNCHEONS Wednesdays, Old Center Inn, by a time of fellowship. Retreat New Solem. Information. 765- for members, guests and BETHLEHEM OPPORTUNITIES Rt. 9W, Glenmont. 7 p.m. NEW SCOTLAND House Rd., Glenmont. 2109. membership applicants, UNLIMITED LIVE AUCTION LENTEN SERVICE Sidewheeler Restaurant, Albany Bethlehem Central High School. LIFE IN THE FUNNY PAGES Information ,463-6465. Bethlehem ~utheran Church, 85 Motor Inn, third Thursday, noon. 7:30 pm., $5 adult, reseNe at comic book Uiustrator John FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST Elm Ave., Delmar. 7:30 p.m. I~Mhur'dhay <15\11 Main Square Office or pay at Herbert is featured, SCIENTIST Information, 439-4328, FOOD STAMP FORM AID door. Inforination, 439-6885 . •arc. ..' .:::!i IJ Voorheesville Public library, 51 service and Sunday school. 10 third Thursday of odd numbered School Rd .• Voorheesville,2 ECUMENICAL LENTEN BIBLE a.m.. child care provided, 555 months. Bethlehem Town Hal!. RECOVERY, INC. p.m.. free. Information, 765- STUDY BETHLEHEM Delmar, 9:15 a.m.-noon. self-help for those with chronic Delaware Ave .. Delmar. First United Methodist Church, 2791. Information, 439-2512. BETHLEHEM HISTORICAL ApPOintments required. 439- nervous symptoms. First United 428 Kemwood Ave .. Delmar, 4955. Methodist Church, 428 WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION KLet Your Light Shine- with Rev. ASSOCIATION NORMANSVILLFCOMMUNITY NEW SCOTLAND Kenwood Ave .. Delmar, every Alice Ashe, Voorheesville Public CHURCH Gregory Pike, 9:30 a.m. ll)EIeting.8 p.m., School Houst1 library, 51 Sc:hool Rd,. Friday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday schooL 9:45 a.m.. registration, 10-11 a.m, study Museum, Rt. 144, Selkirk. AGRICULTURE PROGRAM Voorheesville·. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday service, 11 a,m .. 10 begins, Information, 436-8289. CHABAD CENTER Information, 765-2791. COMMIITEE Rockefeller Rd., Elsmere. 7:30 p.m .• Cornell Cooperative services and discussion fonowed 4-H PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Information, 439-7864. Extension. Martin Rd., by kiddush, Fridays at sunset, Famsworth Middle School. Voorheesville. Information. 765- 109 Elsmere Ave., Delmar. Guilderland. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL 3500. Information. 439-8280. Information, 765-3500. CHURCH Eucharist followed by breakfast. 8 and 10:30 a.m.. followed by K'nuffels coffee hour, nursery care provided, Poplar and Elsmere Palm Sunday Ave" Delmar. Information, 439- 3265. Celebration BETHLfHEM . SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY The Delmar Solution - SUZUKI METHOD VIOLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RECITAL worshIp service;·church schooL to meet ai/your child care needs ~~ .March 24, students ages four and older of 10 a,m,; fellowship hour and Robin Osgood, Bethlehem adult education programs" --+ .• ~ ~."'-"" --~, Ubrary, 2: 15 p.m., refreshments, nursery care provlded. 1499 ----TKindergarten • Infants m 1991 Information, 477-5603. New Scotland Rd.,-SlIngerlends. • Before and after • Nursery school FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF Informatlon,439-1766. Sunday BETHLEHEM SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED school care .Pre-school church school, 9:30 a.m.; METHODIST CHURCH " , • Vacation, Summer, .:Town of Bethlehem worship. 11 a.m.; youth group, 6 Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., p,m, Rt. 9W Selkirk, Information, 'worship, 11 a.m., followed by snow day care : ._. Public School Busing Worship Services at 436-7710 .• coffee hour, Willowbrook Ave., • Summer Day Camp 9 a,m. and 11 a_m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST South Be:thlehem. Information, CHURCH OF DELMAR 767-9953. Bagpipe soloist featured worship; 9:30 a,m.; church UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN school. 9:45 a.m.; youth and . FELLOWSHIP CHURCH KnuffeLs (NurSery Care provided at both services) adult classes, 11 a.m.; nursery Sunday school and \YOtshlp, 10 , core, 9 a,m,-noon. Information, a.m., 436 Krumklil Rd., Delmar. 439-9976. . InformatIon, 438-7740. CHILDREN'S CENTER GLENMONT REFORMED . NEW SCOTLAND' 1 Bethlehem Ct .. Delmar. NY Delmar Reformed Church I~\ CHURCH 386 Delaware Avenue worship, 11 a.m .. nursery care EVENING SERVICE 475~ 1019 . provided, 1 Chapel Lane. Clarksvl1le Tabemode. 7 p.m .• (at the Four Corners) Glenmont. Information, 436- Route 443. Information. 768- (across from Delaware Plaza) 'ilk 7710. 2733. Einstein failed algebra. Edison's teacher . Lenten Concert was wnvinced he was , beyond help. Palm Sunday, March 24 4:00 p.m. First UniteQ Methodist Church We're the Learning Center, ~ We specialize in helping children of , %eREQUIEM all ages become confident. in their learning· skills and achieve success ~ . by Gabriel Faure in school. 'if A work for chorus, string ensemble, Quite simply. we kno\\' that with fri.endly harp' and organ and works encouragement aT¥i individual help a child , by Mozart and Franck can do great things .. Presented by the combined choirs of ~ The First United Methodist Church,. The U St.Thomas the Apostle Church lj1 land St. J"hn's Episcopal Church (Troy) Learning t Soloists: Ken Loiacono, Susan Monohan, and Frank Leavitt Center ~ Joe Farrell, conducting 'll' A free will offering will be taken at iIle door 10 help supponille concen 12 Colvin Avenue. Albany .• 459-8500 lj1 and 10 help supponille Albany In~erfaiill Pannership for iIleHomeless Routes 9 & 146, Clifton Park' 371·7001 tL..F_i_rs_t_U_n_it_ed_M_e_th_o_d_is_t_C_hu_r_ch___ 42_8_K~e_n_w_o_o_d_A_v_e_nu_e_,_D_e_lm_a_r-,-, PAGE 22 - ~arch 20, 19.9~ - The SpOtlight ,------I general in the service of the Duke of u Shakespeare Venice, and his malicious lieutenant Iago, it is thepair'swivesDesdemonaand Emilia (From page 19) who are murdered. ClARKSVILLE COMMUNITY DELMAR KIWANIS of Dramatic Art-schooled Packer de CHURCH meets Mondays at Sidewheeler "When her (Desdemona's) father is a Sunday school. 9; 15 o,m.. Restaurant.!?t. 9W, Days Inn. scribed her relationship with Shakespeare bigot and screams and yells, Othello has worship. 10:30 a.m., coffee hour Glenmont. 6:15 p.m. in terms of a personal calling. power, they need him and want him for following service. nursery care his skills and cburage, so in fact he wins provided. Information. 768-2916. AL·ANON GROUP BETHLEHEM "He isnly lodestar, if I can put it like support for relatives of the day," Packer said. "When the preju FIRST UNITED METHODIST alcoholics. meets Mondays, YOUTH EMPLOYMENT that, because my·passion is to keep ask dice turns and starts to be leveled against CHURCH OF VOORHEESVIUE Bethlehem lutheran Church, 85 SERVICES ing . what life's about," she said. the women they have no support at all." worship lOo.m .• lO:30a.m .. Elm Ave .. Delmar. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Office. "Shakespeare is the person who keeps chUrch school. Information, 765- Information. 439-4581. Delmar, 2-4 p.m. Information. asking the question with you best, or with "I find -the thing fascinating," said 2895. 439-0503. Packer. "The poetry, of course, is stagger DELMAR COMMUNITY LENTEN STUDY me best I find." MOUNTAIN VIEW ORCHESTRA "What's God Got to Do with ingly beautiful." EVANGELICAL CHURCH rehearsal Mondays, Bethlehem Evll?~ or "What's the Use of the "He keeps leading me onwards and Bible hour for children and She said her reading of the play is Town Hall. Delmar. 7:30 p.m. Blble?~ Delmar Reformed upwards and forwards and backwards_ I rellected in the staging of Desdemona as adults, 9:15 a.m., worship, 10:30 Information. 439-4628. Church. 386 Delaware Ave .. 7- find it so exciting," she said. a.m.,: Sunday evening service. 7 8:30 p.m. Information, 439-9929. a woman of great courage. p.m.. nursery care provided for BETHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY Sunday services, Rt. 155. GROUP LITERARY LECTURE SERIES The institute "Othello" production, "Most people normally show him Voorheesville. Information. 765- provides regular volunteers with Mrs. Oolloway by Virginia Woolf. which will run at the Egg in Albany smacking her once and then he rather 3390. excavation and laboratory Bethlehem Public Ubrary. 451 through March 27, is Llie first institute gentilely smothers her," she said. "I've experience Monday and Delaware Ave" Delmar, 7:30 NEW SALEM REFORMED Wednesday mornings. p.m. Information. 439·9314. play Packer has directed. She said true to got her fighting for life every inch of the CHURCH Information, 439-6391. her experiences with Shakespeare in the way." adult Bible study class and ECUMENICAL LENTEN BIBLE past, she's made discoveries about the Sunday school. 9:30 c.m .. STUDY Tickets are still available for perform service at 10:30 o.m .. nursery NEW SCOTLAND "The Joy of Freedom.· First . story through the process of engaging it. ances of "Othello," which opened last care provided. Rt. 85 and Rt. VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC United Methodist Church. 428 She while she had expected to stage the Saturday, are 10 a.m., March 20 (today), 85A. New Salem. Information. LIBRARY STORY HOUR Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Coffee play on its theme of racial prejudice, she and registration. 9:30 a.m.. Bible 21, 26, and 27; 2 p.m., March 24; and 8 439-7112. 51 School Rd., Voorheesville, said, she's found "Othello" to have a great 10:30 a.m. Information. 765- study, 10-11 o.m.lnformation. p.m., March 22. Tickets are $12 for adults, ONESQUETHAW CHURCH 2791. 439-9976. deal to say about sexism as well. worship. 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 $11 for senior citizens and students and O.m.. Sunday school. TESTIMONY MEETING She finds it instructive that because of $6 for children to age 12. CRAFT AND FILM PROGRAM First Church of Christ Scientist. "Wake Up. tt·s Really Spring. ~ the struggle between Othello, a black PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN 555 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 8 Voorheesville Public library, 51 p.m. Information. 439-2512. - NEW SCOTlAND School Rd.,4 p.m.. free. Dental Hygienist worship. 10 o.m .. church school. Information, 765-2791. NORMANSVILLE COMMUNITY Getting Married? 11: 15 a.m., nursery care CHURCH Fri. 8-4 Seven 1·hour provided. Rt. 85. New Scotland. WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION Bible stUdy and prayer meeting. Let everyone know in the The Spotlight Information. 439-6454. Alice Ashe, Voorheesville Public 10 Rockefeller Rd .. Elsmere. Send a photo and the information to: appOintments UNIONVIUE REFORMED Ubrary.51 School Rd .• Information. 439-7864. The Spotlight Box 100, Delmar, NY 12054 Salary·benefits CHURCH Voorheesville. 10 a.m. -9 p.m. BETHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY . Information. 765-2791. negotiable worship. 9:30 a.m.-, followed by GROUP fellowship time. chlldren's story QUARTET REHEARSAL provides regular volunteers with Dental Office hour, 1 1 a.m. Information, 439- United Pentecostal Church. !?t. excavation and laboratory SELF~.EMPLOYED? 5303. 85,New Solem. 7:15 p.m. experience Monday and Receptionist/Secretary Information, 765-4410. Wednesday mornings. OUf WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION Information. 439-6391. 250, 000 + Members Have Access To: Experience with Alice Ashe. VoorheeSVille Public insurance preferred library. 51 School Rd .• NEW SCOTLAND • INSURANCE PROGRAMS • PERSONAL DISCOUNTS Voorheesville, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MOUNTAIN VIEW Salary and benefits Information, 765-2791. • BUSINESS • TRANSPORTATION EVANGELICAL CHURCH negotiable UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH evening service. 7:30 p.m.; Bible CONSULTATIONS SERVICES Sunday school and worship. 10 . BETHLEHEM study and prayer.!?t. 155. • F1NAJ'ICIAL SERVICES • GROUP PURCHASING Dr. King & Marfurt a.m., choir rehearsal. 5 p.m .. Voorheesville. Information, 765- DELMAR ROTARY 3390. 439-4114/765·2261 evening service. 6:45 p.m. Rt. meets Tuesday mornings at 85. New Solem. Information VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC CALL: 475-0534 DELMAR OFFICE 765-4410. • Days Inn.!?t. 9W. Glenmont. 370-4603 Information. 482-8B24. LIBRARY STORY HOUR 51 School Rd .• Voorheesvllle.4 ,NEW SCOTLAND p.m. Information. 765-2791. BEDTIME STORY HOUR NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR "Carrot·Noses.~ Voorheesvl1le CITIZENS ---Weekly Ctossword--- Public library. 51 School Rd., 7} every Wednesday, Wyman BETHLEHEM p.m., free. Information, 765- Osterhout Communtty Center, "POETICALLY SPEAKING" By Gerry Frey 2791. New Salem. Information. 765- MOTHER'S TIME OUT 2109. ACROSS Christian support group for WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION 1 "lIHle" comedian mothers of preschoql children Alice Ashe. Voorheesville Public WATERCOLOR PRESENTATION 5 Firm Delmcu Reformed Church. 386 library, 51 School Rd., Alice Ashe, Voorheesville Public 10 Head honcho Delaware Ave .. Delmar. nursery Voorheesville, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Ubrary. 5 I SChool Rd .. 14 Wimbledon's Arthur care provided, 10-11 :30 a.m. - Informafion.765-2791. Voorheesville. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 15 747"g Information. 439-9929. Information, 765-2791. ~ ~ 16 Dueling sword VOORHEESVILLE PUBLIC NEW SCOTLAND ELKS LODGE 17 Islands in the Seine LIBRARY STORY HOUR meets second and fourth 18 FAMOUS LIMERICK 'HefIl1ehem 51 School Rd .. Voorheesville. 10 Wednesdays. 22 South Main St .. POET a.m. Information. 765-2791. Voorheesville. 8 p.m. 20 " __ Miserables" 21 Chow'_: Chinese Lions';Club style dish . 22 Smallest 01 the litters 'ANNUAL 23 Barter 25 Short race PANCAKE & 27 Javelins, eg 29 LONGFELLOW POEM SAUSAGE 33 Malles coffee, eU MDS . 34 Relusals BREAKFAST Ml 35 King in France 36 Peny Mason occup. _ S Laboratories 37 Smidgens Stmday, March 24~, 1991 38 Gloomy 39 Broadway sign 8 am-I pm "Remember MDS Laboratories 40.FalherS . , 41 Lull 8 ulike a pig __ poke" 50 IU·behaved child PqJlar Drive, Elsrrere for quality medical testing!" 42 POET-SINGER 9 German article I52 Memo 44 Ransacked 10 Source of caviar i3 Soon 45 Prevarications ALL YOU CAN EAT! Visit our Patient Service Center 11 Agape 55 Stenos' performance 46 Modeling wood 12 Chair measure _ conveniently located in the: 47 SI.p 13 Short for Sun. taills 56 Pay dirt 50 Chomp 19 Sketches· 57 Judge Wapner's Delmar Medical Building 51 Hereditary acid 21 The red planet bailiwick 54 ENGLISH ROMANTIC 24 Risque 785 Delaware, Avenue, Delmar, NY " . . POET First United 25 Eats In IUlury (518) 439-5451 57 Crazy bird 26 Squeals Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 58 Pay Ih. killy 27 Involuntary muscular Methodist Church 59 Babble Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm contraction 60 Word with mate or harp 28 Chern lab dish ror"iTiCTS.OIUlion~l~o i;~~ Interest • Fa'it, efficient service 61 Golf devices 29 Hostelry Palm Sunday • PlcaSa~t atmosphere and personnel 62 POETIC RHYTHYM 30 BARD 63 UHle brown bird 31 Dwelling • No waiting - no appointment necessary 32 Broadcasted Worship Service (except for timed procedures) DOWN 34 Telegrams 1 Berate 37 Muck • Free and convenient parking 2 Small island 38 Gentle strokes March 24, 9:30 a,m, • Wheelchair accessible 3 ENGLISH POET & 40 Arouses' ESSAYIST G.K. _____ 41 Word with north or soutb Child Care Available • Most major insurances accepted 4 "For _ a Jolly Good 43 Playground lixtures • Most results delivered to Fellow" 44 CBS newscaster 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar 5 Puts .the pedal 10 the 46 "You're welcome" in 'physician's office within 24 hours. melal ). Munich MDS LABORATORIES: A PREMIER LABORATORY SERVICE 6 "By the lIghl ollhe Slivery 47 HII.harply Moon", ea 48 Musical sound 7 Grass covered yard 49 Laugh Ins Johnson The Spotlight - March 20, 1991 - PAGE 23 ,------~------, I AliSUN & WOLFF TANNING Amazing information on sue- PROM DRESSES: various IAABYSntnii/Cl$El'IllIiU:$i! cessful cancer cures. Keep colors size 10 $50. each. Call BEDS. New commercial FOUND: Cat; Orange, young CARPET UPHOLSTERY cancer free. Also, remarkable linda273-1540 CHILDCARE in my home, Home units from $199.00 & adutt neutered male. Found 3/ cleaning. Reliable, depend mineral reduces cholesterol" . meals and snacks included, Lamps-Lotions-Accessories. 9191 near Elm and Tierney 439- able, experienced. Call Com full time or part time 475-0627 Monthly payments as low as 9361 8am - 5pm. $18.00 Call today FREE NEW plete Carpet Cleaners for es ~:~ ~~~ ~;:~:~~' ~~~I b~~~ "'I"'!"',"' •• ·t.1"..t"' .. ·IS.•."'.t"'¢-"')li"'\E=J=;J=.; .•.ON·."' •••.•." •.•. · .•"'$"'!"' •••• ""'M!I (212) 714-8371. color catalog 1-800-228-6292. timate 439-3395 IrlHIltpWASTEQ1Jai PROFESSIONAL PIANO & organ lessons. Call 768-2423. IN HOME, part time mother's HOTTEST PRODUCT IN II¢I:l!;ANliiI~$!;RVI¢!;' ;1 helper. Call 767-3197 ~ inter ACTIVE PERSON to care for COUNTRY! $25-30KlMonth ested. _ .tnnMU$l¢l Ii _ 2 preschool girls, 1 to 5 daily (6-12 month possible). Com HOUSE CLEANING DONE ~~~~~~~E!~;!~~I~:m~.••..· I'liid prefered_ 5 yrboy2 days at our mission + bonus. Totally Homes Apartments offices, RESPONSIBLE, reliable Delaware Plaza. Expert watch, STRING INSTRUMENT RE home 756-8374. references. Unique Marketing Concept. windows, low rates, insured, people needed to help w~h clock and jewelry repairs. PAIR. Bow rehairing. Instru· Leads, Management, Support, 1Oyears experience in Delmar data collection for research Jewelry design, appraisals, ments bought and sold. 439- Training. Call NOW: 1-212- area. References. Call Cathy project sponsored by Cornell engraving. 439-9665. 30 Years 675T LOVING NANNY for our 12 462-2897. month son, our home or yours, 719-9669 x3. University Medical College. of service. Must be available during 7:30 to 5:30 pm Thursdays, TIRED from work, errands, school day from April 8 thru Fridays & atternate Wednes Earn up to $8,000 a month. - . kids? Have more time for days. Experience. references May 5, 1991 to administer Ii .·.li4WW~4J'(p~ •••• al NOT NECESSARILY THE providing personal computer yourself. Call "Michelle" for questionnaire to high required 383-6080. BLUES guitarist, Jeff services for a variety of busi- housecleaning, errands. Free school students. Flexible days PROFESSIONAL Lawn Gonzales. 439-5253 nesses. Call 213-964-2130 estimates 439-2704 and hours. Will pay $45 a day Dethatching System, lawn anytime. liI!)$INIl$$)plmQjifj'Qiilmtl + mileage. "interested, please renovations, Spring clean up ItPAliiltISg!j:fA~alN$!·;I· SPRING CLEANING: Have call Gretchen Bruner, (518) 768-2805. DEALERSHIP w~h National ARE YOU EARNING WHAT more free time. Affordable & 434-2047 by March 25. QUALITY WALLPAPER Maintenance Corporation. YOU'RE WORTH? - Opportu reliable, for free estimate in HANGING/PAINTING. 30 Assured accounts. $600 GARDEN TILLERS. Rear-tine nities for full/part time dis Colonie area 785-8282 or 237- PETRA LINGERIE: Home years experience, fully insured. tributors in mutti-billion dollar weekly income guaranteed to TROY-BIL T Tillers at low, di 9750. parties, earn $20.00IHr. Call Please call Thomas Cur~, 439- start. $17,000 full price. Fi rect from factory prices. For company. This is what you've 438-1640. Also booking par 4156. been looking for. (518) 395- nancing available. 1-800-832- SEN lOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ties. FREE catalog with prices, 8884. 2290. MONTH OF MARCH. House special SAVINGS NOW IN ABSOLUTE METICULOUS MEMBERS OF THE PRESS: EFFECT, and Model Guide, cleaning. Reliable, depend FREE class~ied ad service for WORK: paper hanging and call TOLL FREE 1-800-669- able, experienced. Call Com job hunting members of the interior painting. Experienced, REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS 3737, Dept. A. plete Cleaners for estimate press looking for employment reliable & clean. Very reason 439-3395 . w~h a weekly newspaper in able, FREE estimates. Call RETAIL COMMERCIAL Philip 393-9908 SPACE: Store front, approxi CLEANING LADY: Looking for ~~Y~~~~~~~tt~~.n~Ia~~~~ I1nm... lmW",n",tmWmgmnwj;OS:::l,:::l··.·.·zX",gmQmllmW"'i!1"'111"'n':1 UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL & mately 800 sq.ft., 244 Dela house cleaning jobs, Delmar, Park Tower, Albany, NY TAKEN: boys blue 20" BMX, CULTURAL EXPERIENCEI KENSINGTON APART ware Ave, Delmar. Available Slingerlands, Glenmont. 872- 12203. unusualbluetireslhandles.331 This summer, s.end your chil MENTS: 2 bedrooms, living, May 91. Call Karen D'Agneau 0512. Wellington Rd. 439-8361. dren to France, Germany, 439-7840,430-9921. liW.lii/$'ffjIJ¢1!¢ii4;.wl QUALITY, professional home Spain or U.S.S.R. Exciting dining, garage. Gas heat w~h RENTALS / ROOMMATES: cleaning w~h attention to de TAl CHI the ancient Chinese homestay programs, 10-30 AlC. Exclusive to seniors, ask Fast placement, Small fee THE tail provided. For consuttation art_of moving med~ation can days. International Education about our April lease incentive. LIVING CONNECTION INC. phone 439-3150 be enjoyed by all ages. Improve Forum. 212-796-6578 Contact Reatty Assets 482- 354 Central Ave., Albany. Call concentration, creativity. IN DISPOSABLES fitted cotton 4200 us now! 434-6075 lillfjljewi:lQliillll physical hea~h & condition, diapers. Super absorbent. Soft LOCAL 'SUBLET AVAILABLE: Suc and aid emotional well being. leg & waist elastics. Velcro SEASONED WOOD cut, split, Instructor Jiang Jian Ye has REAL ESTATE cessful 9W retailer "moving delivered. Face cords, 1/2 fasteners, Earth friendly, eco OFFICE SPACE; 1 room in up", has current 500 Sq. ft. taught Tai Chi, dance and nomical, convenient. Personal 230 Delaware professional cords & full cords. 872-1702, Martial Artsin China for 25 Pertect for beauty parlor, bar 872-0820. service. ForinfoCall: (518)756- building. Call Vic Harper, Cohn ber shop, light retail, office, years. Classes are available 9440. Assoc., 452-2700. etc. 432-1030. every day; Early morning, , DIRECTORY Lunchtime, Evening and JUST LISTED Weekends for all levels. One John J. Healy Realfors CHOOSE YOUR LIFESTYLE month $30. Capitol DistrictTai AOVERTI$ING 2 Normanskill Blvd. Your Plans Or Ours ChiAssociation,11 Colvin Ave, PAY$'·,.:::,·,,-,::·:---, 439-7615 Albany. For Information call ". ... BETTY LENT 439-4480 or 436-5645. Real Estate Daniels Builders, Inc. 159 Delaware Ave. 439-2494 Open Sunday 1·3 p_m_ MIKE ALBANO REALTY March 24th 38 Main street, Ravena Leisure Time For Sale 756-8093 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath 24 Woodstream Dr_, Delmar TOWNHOUSEatChadwick Spacious 10 room unique Contemporary. 5 bedrooms, 3 NANCY KUIVlLA Square. Open Loft, attic Real Estate baths, Park-like wooded lot. 3 car garage. Many amenities. 276 Delaware Ave. Storage, full Dining. 2 Car 3.0 Prime wooded lots bordering lovely golf course. Ofrered at $239,000. - '"439'761ii1-- Garage. A steal at $121.500. Prestigious address with Bethlehem schools. Directions: Murray Ave. to Catherine; left Pheasant, left Call Claire Fein Hennessy Realty Group LOW $300,000+ WoodslTeam. 111 Washlngton"Ave .. OPEN SAT_ & SUN_ 1-4 Cathie St Lucia/George navis Suite 705 DIRECTIONS: From .Albany: Delaware Ave. to n Roberts Albony. NY 12210 Delmar, past Delaware Plaza, first right on Euclid. lUI RealEstate 439·9906 432-9705 Ave. to Normansgate.sign. GREAT CHOICES IN BETHLEHEM An elegant approach to traditional style with atten tion to detail. Handsome Colonials in Behtlehem schools. 13 LOTS LEFT. LOW $200,000+ SLINGERLANDS 73 North Hel~berg Parkway 2644 SF GeorgiaO"V.dl ready for occupancy. Oak floors, v, 4i' ~eilings, luxurious detailing. Bethlehem scht -,IS. WINDHAM HILL & INDIAN HILLS PRICED TO SELL! $329,000 New Construction. Just two examples of the many style homes available or use your own For Private Peview, call plans. These lovely D & M Swift built homes start at $169,900. BERNICE OTT 452·3000 439·0325 For complete information contact: manor Cathy Griffin - W: 439-4943 H: 439-5671 homes 205 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY by blake Attention Agents: All D & M Swift properties arc Goldrush! Call for details. PAGE 24 - March 20, 1991 - The Spotlight -- ADOPTION: Happily married, ADOPTION: Secure couple THE PIANO WORKSHOP HORTICULTURIST: Experi financial secure. mature. lov desire child to love and raise Complete Piano Service. Pi enced in all phases of country, ing couple will give your new as their own. We are sensitive anos wanted; rebuilts sold. 24 perennial & English gardens, SKI MARKET, LATHAM. $260 CAMERAS: Old, new, Ger born love and the best of ev to your need and would like to hr. answering service. Kevin also indoor plant maintenance credit -for sale, Discount 20%, man, Japanese. Anything erything. Please call us collect speak to you. 516-371-5333 Williams 447-5885. & container gardens. Kathy save. 439-6764. photographic, darkroom. Fair. Karen/John 212-535-5329. 1/··~(JflE.M#PtESYRtJ~.;1 439-5509 leave message. "F""'~."'~"''''ST=-PR'''··· "'. A'"q'"'J"";\sp=A"''c'''e::o-,,''';;'''''wl prices 439-1015. A WONDERFUL FAMILY EXPERIENCE. Australian, PURE MAPLE SYRUP, fresh STORAGE building 60' x 40' 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, European. Scandinavian, GUINEA PIG to be given away 1991 syrup available now. HOUSECLEAN ING thorough, 439-1078. Japanese High School ex to good home. Male, short Sugarbush Farm, Knox 872- reliable, 10 years experience, $250-350, single male, change students arriving in haired. Call 463-4349. 1456 references, bi-weekly 439- !t-UPflEP4RATIQN);1 Clarksville area. 477-9654 August. Become a Host Fam 5219. evenings. ily/American Intercultural Stu MALE BEAGLE for adoption. ARC TAX SERVICE. Personal dent Exchange. Call 1-800- AKC Registered, strictly pet. & small business. Your home MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Holi- 1/ di$Nc)'iVPtowII'-lG .• ;iiil or my office. 439-4050 IN NEED of used washing SIBLING. Call after 5pm 785-6568 machine and dryer, in working ADOPTION NETWORK: A ~"cite~:ng~aiit; a~c:;~rdf~~~~ SNOW RE MOV AL res ide ntial! "'V"'i"'.··..",V"'iT"'M"'ir=!l"'A"'V=.S""t"'r"'::"'p,'"j"'r""ll condition. Small price please 756-7842. complete adoption service. For IH;PiAflg;tU~INpi'1 rates. Call toll free for color commercl"al FREE estimates. THIS YEAR d 3 information call 1-800-88- brochure & rates. 1-800-448- spen ,5, or 7 PIANOS: Bought & sold, re Contracts available 872-1078 nights aboard elegant replica ADOPT 8477,1-800-448-1091,1-800- steamships visiting romantic WANTED: Junk cars; We'll paired & tuned. Fast profes 448-4439. pick-up free. Recycled Junk ADOPTION: Loving, profes sional service. Call Mr. Piano, Cars 756-8525 (MWF) sional couple, anxious to adopt 283-3346 anytime. IJStTiJAtiPN$WAk:tED.%1 Fi@$#E¢)AUSERvtce$ Ifl ~::d~~~a~~~1c~~~~~~s~ ~~~ newborn. Will provide warm, the International Seaway GOOD USED refrigerators, PIANOS TUNED & RE love-filled home and secure CERTIFIED Home Health Aide TYPING, WORD PROCESS Locks. Experience Whale freezers, ranges (any brand) PAIRED, Michael T. Lamkin, future. Medicalilegal expenses seeking work in Delmar. Ex- ING - Resumes, leners, term watching at its best! $592- also SearsiWhirlpool washers! Registered, Craftsman. Piano paid. Confidential. Call Shirley/ cellent references call 767- papers, labels, etc. Prompt & $2850. Dial-A-Brochure 1-800- dryers. 439-0912 Frank collect 212-749-6147 Technicians Guild, 272-7902 3569 reliable. 439-0058 267-7868 toll free. I:i~UiA~lANjjjEiEilAm%;lI -BUSINESS DIRECTORY- Joseph T. Hogan Support your/ocal advertisers Appliance & Electric Service 768-2478 • Custom additions, . AMAZIN GLASSCO. D.A.C. CUSTOM >iOF·ALBANY<. kitchens & baths COMMERCIAL CLEANING CABI N ETRY ALBANY ,Commercial & Reside.ilal • Decks and OPEN MON-fRt8·5 SAT 9-3 • Repairs J&HAUTO INTERIOR PAINTING • Kitchens & Baths ELECTRIC INC. (JULY I AIIGU51Cl.OS8J Sl.TUIIDAY~ • Windows/Doors Proressional autolOOtive repair Free Estimates Fully Insured • Total Remodeling NEXT DAY RCI(·UP ON STORIIS &SCREENS Licensed Electrical Contractor • Built Ins and body and render work at 383-6968 765-2403 • Stairs (1HMOSTCASE~ • Doors & Windows Free Estimates - Fully Insured reasonablerales, 24 Hour Emergency SeJvice FoI All rOil Glass lII.ds! • New Homes loti C & M ~ • Millwork By Joe Hawkins 24 HOUR EMERGENCYSERVlCE Inswance jobs welcome iJ,:£/. General ~ • Custom Mouldings I I Family Tradition M'mg.489-2788 Cleaning 8. Maintenance • Custom Counters 439·6374 . Free EstimatescLow Rates • Custom Buill-Ins 462·3666 Since 1834 Fft:Cpick'lIp Call Ioe's voice pager: Fully Insurod • Custom Furniture GINSBURG ELECTRIC ~OIi The Spotlight - March 20, 1991 - PAGE 25 L-______-BUSINESS DIRECTORY- Complete Hearing Aid S!rvice HASLAM 4 provided in priv;Icy 01 your hOme. TREE Repairs and batteries lei all make Support your local advertisers SERVICE and model hearing aids. • Complete TREE Removal . Call: Daniel F. Marlin, Sr. • Stump Removal • Pruning '785-9956 • Cabling • Feeding • Land Clearing HORTICULTURE HELDERBEJIG • Siorm Damage Repair FREE Estimates ,Jim Haslam UNLIMITED FRANK GISO SIDING CO FuliV Insured Owner • Residing 439-9702 LANDSCAPING 869·7698 • Free Estimates .. Replacsment windows .; W1NiKIW& SPRING CLEANUP • Insured Are,,'s Best guarantee . ,'BY- BatIxuu POWER RAKING • Sr. Citizens Discount QuaUty installations -pod.. • Very Reasonable since 1951 ROBERT P. VAN mEN DIoIpery _tl.... , Landscape EXCAVATING -...... • Design' ifiW Get Painting Done & TREE SERVICE y.., lab. or mille , Maintenance Painting Contractor Before The Holiday 768·2429 872-0897 • Construction Quality Professional Interior and Exterior Owned & Operated Backhoe-SepUc Systems-Bucket l:im~Nq$~A~t!,!~.!!j Brian Herrington Painting 439·2052 by W. Domermuth and Wallpapering 1iuck-HauUng Tree Trlmrnlmg 767-2004 Residential- Commercial & Removal-Excavat VanGelder Free Estimates - Fully lng-Bulldozer Landscape Contractors Site Development For All YOIII' IJJIuIsc#pe Nee4s Insured 11jilll!!1'ilIHl~6g§tffiljii!1 TAX RETURNS Dump 1iuck-Brush • Spring & Fall Cleanups Member: Albany Area . ~c . /I' C .. , Hogging • Edging of Walks, Builders Association . O'"~..· PREPARED Driveways & Beds DELMAR ..------.. _ ./30"'/;"". How would you like your tax return FUlly Instued • Mulching of Beds r------, .\ prepared quickly, protessionaly, • Pruning of Shrubs & Trees and at a reasonable price? RD. I Box 179 Ravena, N,Y, 12143 • Bluestone or Brick LAWN CARE George Roberts Call Walks & Patios Keith Patterson Interior/Exterior. 767·9095 Dave Ellers (518) 756-3517 • 1imberwork • Stone Walls . painting· Wallpapering Heated, Air Condltloned Lawn • Spring clean up and • Professional Maintenan~e Insured Your choice of food • New Lawns Installed 768-2925 CAPITAL dethatching .. 439·5689 Route 9W, Glenmont Evenings 6:00-9:00 Reservations required Tree S,ervice ~lantinS' fjj • Fertilizing Saturday 9:00-3:00 Eleanor Cornell • Complete tree the EnIlre . • Mowing Enhance your home with removal DIstrict Capital premium QUlIllity • Pruning Fully Insured·. Frre Esllmales • Mulch delivered GT ;lU~!!l&lfI1lll!~ii~(;l~1? Tom McDermott's • Planting • Debris removed !!,et.!lli!!!lI~.l!l .. _~,~'" • Cabling • Gutters cleaned out BOB McDONALD Tax Services • Feeding 371·5488 . • Hedge trimming 475-1419 PLUMBING" HEATING INC. . Free Estlmstes • Fully Insured Licensed Master Plumber 1/ All personal relums Serving Delmar/Slingerlands! Fully Insured Paul Sutliff Glenmont and Voorheesville. REPAIRS 1/ Rental income relums 475·0877 Ro~~i~!~ NEW INSTALLATIONS 1/ Self Employed returns 340 DeiaNare Ave, Delmar, NY 12054 . 'Se~the Il!IMA¢!lii~~!i[~,f,I~R~illll (518) 439-9385 Community lor . 1/ Student of H&R Block Ovel 20 Years' 1/ Discount Rates Sales and Service 439-0650 CASTLE CARE SELKIRK, N.Y. Painting. Papering. Plastering Individual & Small House Repairs Corporate Retums 30 Years Experience .·Free Estimates. Over 20 Years Experience ResidentiaI-Commercial No return too small ALL MAJOR BRANDS Fully InsUTed Coli 869-3248 Bags - Belts - Parts Free Estimates for appointment Prompt-Professional BEN CASTLE 439-4351 Factory Authorized Service A5k about our -FREE·ESTIMATES . Mamterlance Dept landscape Dept 4 seasons contract JACK DALTON Find us In the J PAINTING John M. Vadney I NYNEX Yellow Pages· iJlNDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 439-7395 Juster Plumbing UNDERGROUND PLUMBING EXTERIOR/INTERIOR ... &Heating Septic Tanks Cleaned & Installed LexingtonVacuum #1 Lawn Service Inc. Snowblowing Tree Work FREE ESTIMATE·REFERENCES SEWERS- WATER SERVICES 562 Central Ave Albany PRO tJ'cE INSURED Drain Fields Installed & Repaired J:EssIONAl GROUNDS MAiNTEN Residenfial Repairs and - SEWER ROOTER SERVICE- 482-4427 475-9464 439-3458 Allerafions • Gas Healing . AI Types Backhoe Work Bark Mulch Delivered Ouality, long 439-2645 Open Tucs.·Sat. lasting color, shredded finely, tops in t Harlan Juster 439-8202 . Capital District· Small or large loads for the do·tt·yoursell homeowner CAREY lAWN Top Soli and all your otherlandsoaps J&tJ) SERVICE 'Iltu:uum Cftaner Serviu. needs available. ~Piumbing ;to .. Landscape Department for land • Spril!g QlIllnup available "'-\<'< SmrdV's Specializing in the sale & service scape design and installation· sod Repair W.ork·, ..._AIM : 01 qualtty vacuum cleaners. ~ng, seeding, and finaJ gracing ~our • Lawn Care I ,'. "~'I'. (;'/Yt Service Call JIM tor all Your ,_." _,,71 • HOOVER. EUREKA spedaJty, pruning, spra~ng. • Yard Care plUmbing probJeIM ~ RetainIng Walls designed and con· • Fall Cllanup also available FrllE ••a1U ;Renonable RI_ FREEE5nMATES • PANASONIC structed . . 439.2108 ' . FULlY INSURED (518) 459-4702 • KIRBY. LUX Small Backhoe Available Free pick-up /I delivery The Con¥JIeIe PlVltsSIons/ Aogram Atso, carpet & uphoistelY call Wally's le~Yce cleaning 768·2765 HOUSEHOLD /I COMMERCIAL STUMP REMOVAL SPECIAL Free esfimates available! 'We go out on a limb to get Lewis Road, Altamont Empire Landscaping ,Vijan~.~~~::fin~ to the root of your problem" (518) 861-6297 • 423-5607 l!!l' . SUPERIOR here wilh pelSonal, Contractors,Inc. , ". ,... : WORKMANSHIP FOR AS LITTLE AS $15,001 "Atllays ~ . snLL MEANS . qualified !elVlcer COMMERCIAL &RESIDENTIAL . ,~SO~E"rHI"G· Call Wally 767-9773 Owner operated .,....--~-~'r"--, ASPHALT· SlATE VOGEL .. ~.-. .' TIN· COPPER WALLCOVERING • Mowing· DEsign • New Lawns Free Fully • Trar:tor& Dump Service' Brick ALL TYPES Painting' . . Estirn,",s Insured Patios· Tree & ShrublDBlallation ail! Stannatd • Top Soil- Mulch'Stone' Fall . Contractor 767-2712, ~~: J:k 76a-..28~3 Clean-up Free Estimates Jim 51:1315_-o PAG'E 26 - March 20,1991 - The Spotlight c ---~------__--:- ______--, Families travel and learn Spring into family travel! Fami cisco Maritime National Park attractions, the Children's Mu· lies took more than 47 million boasts the largest collection of seum offers rides ona 1900scarou· spring vacations in 1989, studies historic ships in the United States. sel, spelunking in a simulated show. Temperate weather, school Children may be amazed by the limestone cave and a huge collec· vacations and srnallercrowds make Aztec Ruins National Monument tion of toy trains. spring an especially good time to in New Mexico, wherethey1lseea take your family on a car trip and 5()O.room pueblo "apartment build· • Heading for the eastern sea supplement your youngsters' ing" that housed as many as 450 board? Between the White House, education by making your destina people. the Smithsonian Institution, the tion a museum or historical site. Washington Monument, Congress • In the Southern United States, and countless other attractions, the New Salem 765-2702 Such trips reinforce classroom you can visit the sites of important work by making history, science District of Columbia makes an INC. 765-2435 Civil War battles, such as Fort outstanding destination for a fum. GARAGE and social studies come alive in a Sumter, South Carolina and thoroughly enjoyable way. . ily trip-especially in spring, when OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Vicksburg, Mississippi. At Mam· the cherry trees bloom. In Phila· Every region of the country moth Cave, in KentuckY, young Rt. 85 New Salem offers a wide range of interesting delphia, you 11 find the Liberty Ben people may enjoy a tour of the and Independence Hall. Nearby is and educational destinations for longest care in the world. your family's spring trip. Consider Gettysburg NationalMilitary Park. 1985 Ford Bronco II 4x4 the following: • Looking for trips in the Mid· Boston's famed "Freedom Trail" west? Chicago has such grand offers another interesting glimpse $5,700 • On the West Coast, you can museums as the Art Institute and into American history, as you see hike beneath 2QO.foot·tall, 8()().year the Museum of Science andIndus the sites of the Boston Tea Party, 1987 Chl}'lser New Yorker old majestic redwood trees at Muir try. Or visit Indianapolis, where the Battle of Bunker Hill and Paul WoodsNationaIMonumentinMill youll find the largest children's Revere's home. ~5,995 Valley, California. The San Fran- museum in the world. Among other fWMiiiMl!lJt!:!M!:!.nYIlJM@MI 1989 4x4 Chevy Truck wI plow 89 SAAB 9000 TURBO, 15K, $12,900 au1o. leather, extended war· ranty, $21.8\>0439-6626. 1987 Dod[e Omni, low miles 1977 CHEVROLET Caprice Classic: Loaded, very good ~3,000 IfY04 want. condition, many new parts, $1300. After 5pm 785-9822. 1986 Plymouth Voyager . buyers to notice 1988 FORD FESTIVA )(L; 5 speed, air, great student car, ~6,995 $1975.00439-3056. your cars for sale ... r4r;:.-=-~b '83 BUICK REGAL LTD., 4 GOOD SELECTION OF door, well maintained, $2,200. USED SAABS park them in our Ii , After 5:30pm 475-0068 Auto Section LEASE-OR -BUV $ 299 per month' • Based on 48 months at 2.15% APR. Manufacturer's Sug- ~~~~~~~~~~~~cge:stedDiscount Retail 20% Priceof M.S.R.P. 01 $18,712 as down with payment$1,100 0rafV3 Tax, titlecash & ] registration extra. . i ! be cre 1991 SAAB 9000-5 Door Hatchback INCLUDES: 5Speed, AirCond~ioning, AMlfM Stereo Cassell', Power Lod The Spotlight - March 20, 1991 - PAGE 27 Human service directory available Convenient Convenient A directory of human services . each human service agency listed; organizations in Albany, Colum and an alphabetical index listing hours: ,AR RY location bia, Greentl, Rensselaer, Saratoga, the names of specific agencies. ,M-F 8 - 5 • Close to and Schenectady counties is now The' directory is available to Sat.9-' State Campus available from the Council of organizations and the general NISSAN • On busline Community Services of Northeast public for $8 at the council office, ern New York, Inc_ 90IA Madison Ave., Albany, or for . The directory is divided into $10 by mail. Purchase orders and three sections: a subject index, with vouchers are $11 per copy. service cattlgories in alphabetical For information, call 489-4791. order; basic information about Spring Service Special Soccer scholarships open to youth 27 Point The Jeff Tilroe Memorial Soc name, address, telephone number cer Fund will .award at least two and cost of attendance at the camp 95 $200 scholarships to soccer play to George and Connie Tilroe, 84 SAFETY ers overage 12, to attend a soccer Salisbury Rd., Elsmere, NY 12054. camp of their choice. Also include a parent's signature INSPECTION ON! 9 To apply, write a note aboutwhat . to indicate their approval of atten soccer means to you, and why you dance. want to go to the camp specified. All entries must be received no Call us for other specials! Send the essav, alOIU! with your later than May 1. Authors featured during Library Week During National Library Week, The first part of the evening will local authors will join with thou be geared for children and young NISSAN "We know how to treat you rig~t!" sands of stars across the nation to adults, with a break at 7:30 p.m. encourage the love of books and This program is free, open to the 940 Central Ave., Albany (Corner of Colvin) 482-0100 reading with a "Great American public and refreshments will be Read Aloud" at Bethlehem Library served by Friends of the Library. on Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 RSVP by calling 439-9314. p.m. BeHS class plans 10th reunion The Bethlehem Central High abouts are known so that they can School graduating class of 1982 is be updated on class news, accord beginning plans for their 10th ing to organizers. Please send any Reunion. 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