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~ New landslide halts Delaware Ave. opening

BY JOSEPH A. PHILLIPS

4., State Department of Transportation officials announced a plan last Wed­ nesday to shore up the hillside of the Normanskill ravine whose slide on May "t 16 had forced the closing of the Delaware Avenue- and pledged to have two lanes of the road open by this week, weather ">c permitting. It was, said Supervisor Sheila Fuller, "the first ray of sunshine" for Bethlehem ~ residents and businesses for whom the road closing had been a body blow. But far more than the weather was , working against the plan to buttress the hillside and reopen the road. By Friday it was clear that the remedial effort would · be far more complex than had been ~ thought by DOT engineers earlier in the week, and the on~e-week time frame for reopening the road· far harder to reach. The Normanskill ravine, left, after the May landslide, and right, in a computer-generated simulation of what the state Department of ~ By Saturday, the first major landslide at Transportation plans to do to stabilize the hillside. the site since May 18 buried not only "We're back where we were in mid­ carved for it last month by emergency will be time-consuming. But if that's not some earth moving equipment but any May," said Bob Burnett, DOT's chief contractors. The possibility exists, he under control, then the work we're doing ~ chance of a quick resolution to the still- geotechnical engineer on the site. sail'!, that the stream could do so again. just gets lost, as we saw on Saturday. unfolding disaster on Delaware Avenue. But work on shoring up the slope has That has forced DOT planners to We're just throwing good money after The Saturday slide redammed the been halted until DOT geotechnical reexamine their priorities, pushing bad then." , Normanskill, but by late that night engineers can assess just what the . reopening of the road onto the back And the revised target date for emergency contractors for the city of hillside is doing. burner once again. reopening the road? "I don't really have Albany had reopened the channel. DOT Though they are still analyzing "rm not sure·when we'll be able to one," Burnett said, "but we're probably spokesman Paula Kelly also offered Saturday's slippage, Burnett said that it open the road at this point," said Burnett. talking more in terms of weeks rather T assurances that the renewed slide had appears that theN ormanskill, brought to "Obviously we're not going to be than days, and maybe even months." not caused the damaged area to creep flood stage by last Tuesday's 5-inch reopening Delaware Avenue in the near It had not seemed that far off a week any closer to Delaware Avenue or put the ~ term. It's looking more and more like we ago, when the road reopening plan was ..- · adjoining properties at any greater risk. rainfall, had once again undermined the toe ofthe slope in the temporary channel have to do the streambed first, and that announced, first in a Wednesday­ morning press ~release issued from the office of Gov. George Pataki, and then in • person by Burnett and his colleagues Fourth-graders do well on ELA test before a packed house Wednesday night, more than 250 residents that overflowed "We looked at our results last year, and By KATHERINE McCARTHY Loomis was pleased with the other into the hallways around Bethlehem elementary schools' rankings in the looked at ways to change our cur­ town hall's auditorium for a special Capital District. Hamagrael was seventh; riculum," Ksanznak said. ''We saw that Statewide, the news was good, but it Glenmont tied for 11th and Clarksville students had had trouble with listening, 0 LANDSLIDE/page 25 was even better in our area: Fourth­ tied for 14th. Loomis took special note of and comparing and contrasting. We met graders scored even higher this year on Clarksville, where the district had every week with teachers in grades three. the English Laoguage Arts tests than last focused much of its efforts towards to five, and looked at writing and reader year. improving scores. response levels, and the kids' journals The EIA test, now in its second year, 'The thing I want to emphasize is that comparing literature. is taken by fourth-graders in all state Clarksville had 36 percent of its students 'This gave us an opportunity to look public schools. It is meant identify scoring in category 4," Loomis said. The at each child's strengths and weaknesses. students who might tests are graded on a We saw what we needed to do to bring need remediation in rubric of 1 to 4, ·with the students to the next level, and we did order to pass the categories 1 and 2 it. There's been a lot of hard work on the English Regents exam Slingerlands was second requiring remediation, teachers' part, and the parents have been - now requi'ted in last year, and we were 3 being on target, and very supportive," he added. order to receive a high 4 indicating mastery of school diploma. At Elsmere, Principal Dorothy first. We're taking turns. the subject. Last year, Whitney was happy with the school's Bethlehem led the Dorothy Whitney only 4 percent of results, and good natured,about being pack this ~year, with Clarksville's students No. 2 this year. Slingerlands El- scored 4s. "Slingerlands was second last year, ementary School first "Everyone involved in Clarksville who and we were first," Whitney said. ''We're of 120 Capital District schools, and third worked on this togeth-er is responsible overall in the state. Elsmere Elementary taking turns." for this huge gain," Loomis said. "But if Whitney pointed out that student -· School ranked second .in the Capital there's a single person responsible for District. success on the fourth-grade tests is due this student achievement, it's Kathy to work that starts much earlier. School Superintendent Les Loomis Bartley." said he had known about the district "A lot of our success is the work that's Bartley, the district's elementary done right from the beginning,. not just scores for a while, but only last Friday, language arts supervisor, was injured in when the information was released to the in fourth grade," Whitney said. "In the a car accident on her way home from . earlier grades, the teachers are press, did he learn that Slingerlands had scoring area EIA tests this winter, and done so well. knowledgeable about the skills that remains in rehabilitation. children need to demonstrate, and "Slingerlands is the only school that "Kathy worked with Dave Ksanznak, prepare them so they can be successful. cracked the 700 mark," Loomis said. Clarksville's new principal," Loomis said. "Our teachers have always been good Schools were ranked by their mean "Together, they designed an approach to at finding the individual differences scores, with 800 being a perfect score. help every student succeed." among our children, and providing "Elsmere was No. 2 in the Capital Ksanznak, in his first year as principal whatever help is needed going along," District this year, and was, of course, at Clarksville, said it was satisfying to look she added. N o.l last year. Wbat a great two-year at the hard work people had put into the 0 ELA/page 24 record that is," he said. tests, and see the results achieved. PAGE 2 June 14, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT Traffic stops yi·eld 4 drug arrests Bethlehem police By Joseph A. Phillips containers, each holding about 10 of drugs. A pair of traffic stops, one by pounds of marijuana. A license check revealed tbat nab 2 for drunk driving State Police in Betblehem and tbe Arrested along with Burns Wood was "driving while his li­ By Joseph A. Phillips "administeredattbepolicestation. ~~ otber by Albany ·county Sheriffs were two passengers, Andy Dixon, cense was suspended, and a Betblehempolicearrestedtwo Shortly before 1 a.m: tbe fol- , deputies in New Scotland, each 19, of 289 Second Ave., Albany, search of his vehicle by officers yielded ·drug possession arrests and Saladin Amir, 25, also of Al­ and a K-9 unit turned up six doses individualslastweekandcharged lowing morning, Tuesday,June6, 1 tbem witb driving while intoxi- OfficerJamesRexfordresponded -!"'j last week. bany. of LSD, a small quantity of mari­ cated (DWI). to a call about .a vehicle rollover I ' juana and a pipe. State Police responded on Sat- Charged witb felony posses­ The first arrest occurred on accident at 1453 River Road in I urday evening, June 3, to a cell sion of a controlled substance, all Wood was also charged witb · Monday, June 5, about 4:45p.m., Selkirk. ~ i phone call from a passing motor­ tbree were sent to Albany County botb felony and misdemeanor when,Sgt:PaulRoberts,manning Arriving at tbe scene, he ob- ' ist, reportingtbree men in anortb­ jail witbout bail, awaiting an as yet counts of criminal possession of a tbe Delaware Avenue roadblock served several individuals stand- bound vehicle on tbe Thruway, unscheduled court appearance in controlled substance; aggravated at Mason Road, saw a vehicle ap- ing near tbe overturned vehicle, -,~ apparently watching a DVD Betblehem Town Court. unlicensed operation of motor ve­ pro aching at excessive speed. one of whom identified himself as screen propped on tbe front dash­ Three days later, in tbe early hicle, a felony; unlawful posses­ According to tbe police report, tbe driver, Donald Lee Reinhard, . board as tbey drove. morning hours ofJ une 6, deputies sion of marijuana; and a traffic he observed tbevehiclenearlyhit 51, of 12222 Route 9W in West _,., 1 Police stopped the vehicle, patrolling Route 85Ain New Scot­ ticket for failure to signal a tum. anotber and attempted to stop it, Coxsackie. · driven by Shalid Burns, 25, of 20 land stopped a vehicle for failure Woods was arraigned before but tbe driver passed him, stop- Albany County Sheriffs para- Albany St., Albany, soutb of Exit to signal a tum. New Scotland Town Justice Ken­ ping only when blocked by tbe medics were summoned to tbe "• 23. They administered field sobri­ netb Connolly and sent to Albany road barricades. scene, but police said Reinhard · According to police tbere was ety tests and tben arrested] oshua County jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. Roberts called Officer James declinedtreatrnentandrefusedto a strong smell of marijuana com­ J.Wood,l9,of3545CarmanRoad, Mosca to assist him. answer questions about tbe acci- ing from tbe vehicle. Guilderland, and charged him In Feura Bush Mosca administered a pre- dent. The Spotlight sold at Searching it, officers found two witb driving under tbe influence is screeningtestontbedriver,Carol Rexford administered field so­ Houghtalings and Stewart's Marie Acker, 48, of39 Van Buren brietytestsandarrestedReinhard, Ave., Albany, before arresting her charginghimwitbDWiandcross- _, for DWI, failure to comply witb a ing hazard markings. police officer and unreasonable BotbAckerandReinhardwere speed. ordered to appear in Betblehem r Additional sobriety tests were Town Court on June 20.

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1 LawyerJohnBreeze,whoowns the LUMAC debate. 1 , , property at 1397 New Scotland Ave., recently petitioned for re­ zoning as well. Breeze leases part Delmar barber decides to hang up his clippers ofhis property to the Slingerlands Post Office and maintains a law By Joseph 'A. Phillips "He's had generations of custom­ been hard, tough, coming back to put 1,500 balloons in here," he office in an adjacent house. In his "I've been here long enough," ers. He's done kids who are mar­ work."· - said. "They filled it upon me. You letter of application, Breeze urged said Don Wagner as he carefully ried now and have children, and He cleared his throat, and couldn't walk in here, there were · that the property be rezoned com- trimmed the crew cut of a cus­ their children are coming now. stared into the mirror. "I don't talk so many balloons." · mercial consistent with surround- tamer in his. window-side barber Don is an awesome guy, and a "about it too well,"-he said. Two years ago, the balloon ingproperties,includingtheshop- chair at Wagner's Barbe_r Shop. very good barber. I learned a lot More than brothers, more than burst, with Ron's death. · -~ ping. plaza. "It's time for me to get out." just from watching him. I'mgonna partners, Don and Ron were best Wagner's return to work was A similar argument is also ad- "Retiring, huh?" said Phil miss him." . friends. followed shortly thereafter by a · vanced. by Benjamin Meyers of Hornberger of Selkirk, the man Bruno will soon become owner "!twas great, we gotalongwell," call from Bruno, who had 15 years Meyers Funeral Home at 741 beneath the crew cut. "Smart of the oJd:fashioned two-chair under his belt at a Delaware Ave., Delmar, diago- man."Hepaused.amoment,then shop at 337 Delaware Ave. Don't shopping mall sa­ nally across from Bethlehem Ceo- added. "Guess I'll have to sched- call it a salon. ·It's been a good business, and you lon but decided he i _,_ tral High School. Meyers cited ule another appointment before "I- don't think a lot of men are wanted to work in nearby commercial develop- the end of]une." · comfortable in a salon," Wagner make a lot of friends. a more intimate ments _as a reason for his re- · And so 34 years in the said. Don Wagner setting. quested zoning change, from resi- barberjng profession will come to The new owner promises that "He's doing dential to commercial-services. an end for Wagner, 59, who will a shop it will remain, still called very ' well," "Everything around me is com- hang up his dectric razor for the Wagner's even without Don, or Wagner recalled. ''We did most Wagner said. 'The majority of my mercial," he said. "Wouldn't it last time at close of business on his late twin brother Ron, with everything together. We gradu­ customers know me better than ;<. make sense if! was commercial?" June 30. No big retirement party; whom Don launched the shop in ated from Voorheesville high to­ Joebecausel'vebeenheresolong, Although he has no plans to notearfulgoodbyes.justtheregu- May 1966, behind the chairs. gether, we went in the military but they've accepted him pretty well. I think they11 get U:sed to· sell the property or expand his Jars booking one last tum in the Somehow, it just won't be the together, we got .our driver's li­ him." . 7. family-ownedfuneralbusiness,he chair before Wagner cuts it all same- as Wagner is the first to censes together. We went to said, "I have to look to the future, short-one last chance to trade a barbering school together. We He leaves Bruno a booming volunteer. business, but a changing one. if I go to sell it, what's going to few jokes and hear a little gossip. "July 23, two years ago," said just got along extremely well for brothers." "It's great, butthere'snoyoung happen?" "I've been coming here prob-. Wagner softly. 'That changed people getting into barbering. Fuller said she is unsure how ably from pretty near the time he· everything. It's no discredit to my After a two-year stint in the Hairstyles have changed from the thetownboardwillrespondtothe started, haven't r. Don?" said present employee, but it's not the Army, both attended Royal Bar­ old tapered cut. It's all styled now," . rezoning requests. "!haven't seen Frank Markus of Delmar, who same since." ber School and opened up shop in· he said.- "It's not the same as it anything like this before," she followedHombergerinthechair.­ Wagner stopped scissoring and Delmar. was. It's time to get out. My cus­ said. "Usually someone asks for a "I've always just liked coming looked away from his customer, 'This has been a great loca­ tomers, they'd like me to stay, but change in zoning for a particular here. It's always nice and friendly, in the direction of an old photo­ tion, well received by the people everything's changed. I can't stay reason" - a specific proposal for and you can catch a few jokes graph on the far wall: two young, in this town," Wagner said. 'This forever." development that does not con- once in awhile." . grinning twins, fresh out of has been a great town to work in. Not that he's going anywhere: fo!Til with exisiting zoning. . "The atmosphere in a barber- barbering school, neatly dressed, Thepeoplearegreat,andthetown Don plans to stay home justdown Shecitedsuchrecentexamples shop is different. It's a gathering in a shop so familiar it doesn't has always been very supportive the Delaware Turnpike in as St. Peter's Medical Arts build- place for men," Wagner said. seem to have changed a bit of doing business here." Unionville, where he lives. · ing, t:jle proposed CMI Senior 'Theyliketogotoaplacelikethis since. It's also been a great place for "I've got children here, grand­ Healthcarefacility,orPriceChop- because they get to know the Oh, a bit of a hard edge has family. Don and his wife]oan have children here," he said. "But 111 per itself. Of the New Scotland owner, get to know the people. crept in. over the years, reflected two children, both now married spend a little_ more time out of Road petitions, she said, "!haven't What they're looking for is a in the bumper sticker over with families of their own. Ron town. I've got a motor home, and spoken directly to the applicants, friendly place to go, to get a hair- Wagner's mirror that proclaims, never married. it's time to do a little traveling. I'm cut and hear a story, or maybe tell "Don't Re-elect Anybody." But "We always had fumily right not looking for employment, I one." mostly, it's something intangible here," Wagner said. "You've got know that. It's time to go fishin'." How many stories has that been that has changed since that July to like people and you can't be · He has not planned anything . in 34 years? "Oh. I've never day that his brother died . afraid to go to work. It's not a 4(). elaborate for his last days behind counted,'~ he said. "I don't know "He was on his way to work, hour-a-week business. The work the chair. · where to begin. I don't think I can and a deer hit him on his motor­ gets repetitious, but if you like "I started in this business with put a number on it. An awful lot of cycle," Wagner said. "It changed people you're OK Most of my a partner and I'm going out solo," customers." everything. I went from a partner­ customers I don't think of ascus­ he said. "My first customer was "I've heard Don say he wishes ship to self-employed. It changed tomers. They're my friends." my landlord, Mr. Sam Wolfe. My he had a fishbowl and put a penny the shop itself. He is hard-pressed to name a last customer will be one of my in it for every customer he's ever "And Ialmostdidn'tconie back favorite moment in a third of a grandsons." had," said joe Bruno, Wagner's to work. My family didn'tthink I'd century in front of the mirror. Diplomacy prevents him from second-chair man for the past two be coming back. And there were saying which of the two tykes it years, as he swept up clippings. times I didn't think so either. Ifs "There's been a lot of fun things will be. happeningovertheyears,it'shard "It's been a good business, and to come up with one particular you make a lot of friends," he said. 'The Stwtlighl (USPS 396-630} is published each Wednesday by Spotlight-~· 125_ ~dams St., thing," he said. "I'd like to thank my customers Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Periodicals postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and at addlttonal rnallmg offices. "HeyDon, how about your 50th Postmaster: send address changes to The Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. for being so kind and supportive. Subscription rates: Albany County, one year $24, two years S48, elsewhere, one year $32. birthday?" Bruno said. If they drive by my house, tell 'em Subscriptions are not refundable. _;. ... Wagner laughed. "These guys to stop in." PAGE 4-June 14,2000 THE SPOTLIGHT Father's Day time to reflect on the good things about husbands By Katherine McCarthy a marriage, wives try to be every­ proportion. yielded much appreciation for the The Spotlighfs ever-question­ COMMENTARY: thing to their husbands. We're co­ "Men don't multi-task," an Irish brawn of husbands. ing Single Guy has had it with all breadwinner, lover, housekeeper, friend said, wide eyed, when her Caitlin pointed out that they of us married women carping ,/'Itt om's cook and social director. Having son was 3 months old. carrytheluggage,putupthestorm about the men in our lives. tluz found our dream man, we set out At the time, with 5- and 3-year­ windows (in Chris' case, always "Here's a column idea," S.G. tb create Barbie's Dream World olds, I had to laugh at her shock. choosing a week- end when my helpfully suggested. '"The good t()ord in our homes. Can't we see men's inability to mother is here so she can sigh things about husbands." When the children come, the start supper, help with homework about what a hard-working son­ A columnist with a less devel­ center does not hold. The physi­ and throw in a load of laundry all in-law she has), and catch the bats. oped sense of fairness would bow out faithfully, moisturizing daily, cal absorption with our husbands at the same time more as an abil­ Marcy's husband's height is his to the wise-alecky temptation to staying manicured, pedicured, shiftsfirsttoourowo bodies, swell­ ity to remain solely focused on best attribute these days: he can leave a btinch of white space right and perfumed, and picked a sports ing, then moving with the life in­ one task until it's completed, and reach the top shelf. here, or start a vicious diatribe on team to follow so that when we side us, then goes completely to not be distracted by the other A lot of husbands are cooking, all the bad thingsabouthusbands. met Mr. Right, we'd have all our the new life that is half us, half the needs of the moment? it turns out, even when they're Does a husband's stock fall on bases covered? man we married, but somehow, There are two sides to every tired. Nearly all of the!J) serve as the. way back down the aisle? Is it Or is it a process thing, and all ours. coin. Raised toilet seats? Our personal bed-warmers for cold a sort of retribution on the whole after years of living with the same "Ifslike an affair," anew mother honey's way of making sure one feet, and they get great credit for T' male species to make up for the person, trash talk about husbands once half-whispered about her unexpected thing happens in our being nice to our mothers. They years that we combined launch­ is a way to let off steam? newborn. "Ifsthisnew,all-encom­ days too full of predictability. suffer good-naturedly through ing our own careers with working Sometimes, in the early par1 of passing love.". Refusal to ask directions? 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wound~:~~~=~~di~-!~~swiJ:I:~i~~ up they're sweating and Voorheesvil.le school board makes appo•·ntments can't fall asleep. Playing with Dad By Katherine McCarthy high school. Voorheesville's 11-person PDP school year. is exciting and fun for the kids, In a lengthy but uneventful Stacey Lazarus will also start a committee emphasized three ar­ The board noted some impor­ but it is clear that Chris is so meeting, the Voorheesville school 3-year probationary period as an eas to stress in staff development tant upcoming events. intensely present in the moment board made several appointments elementary art teacher, and They are: enhancing student The sixth-grade class will per­ that he's having just as much fun and gave one teacher tenure. Patricia Mele will beoin a two- citizenship; insuring that curricu­ as the children are. ,. form its annual musical on ·e Ploss them · t h and-a-half-year probationary term lum and instructional methods A dad's tenderness can be Jull ' usJc eac er Wednesday, June 20, at 1:30 p.m. heartbreaking. Whose heart· who has been responsible for as a high school science teacher. meet the needs of all students; This year's show is "A Trip hasn't melted to see a father hold- Voorheesville's choral success, Donna Fitzgerald, Jennifer and improving student achieve­ Through Time." ing a fuzzy-headed baby? Ifs al- received tenure. Bovie,LynnGoyer,PortiaHubert, ment The committee identified two High school graduation is most unfair: a woman carries, Physical education teacher Judith Hundemann, Lisa Herzog scheduled for June 23 at 7 p.m. births, and feeds a baby, butwhen Nadine Bassler was named dean and Robin Trencher-Cresap will dozen ways that teachers can fu]. The board will hold its organi­ a grown man holds a baby on his of students. all work in the summer special fill the requirement. zational meeting on July 10. shoulder, the whole world sighs. She will also continue teach- education program. In continuing preparation for An understandable sigh, ing. After a second reading, the the upcoming building project, the though. Never mind then, the Basslertakesoverfromformer board approved the professional board . also voted to amend the WATERCOLOR unopened jar of sardines on the district athletic director Richard development plan that will meet a 1999-2000 budget to allow for the EXHIBIT kitchenshelf,theraisedtoiletseat, Leach, who, though retired, will regulation the state will put into. transfer of up to $200,000 to the the 45 minutes spent looking for return part time to his position. effect in 2004, requiring teachers capital reserve fund at the end of by HERB STEELE your friend's wedding because to have 175 hours of staff develop- this fiscal year. Longtime Town Resident youcouldn'tstopandaskthenice "Julie came highly recom- ment every five years to retain The board also made its coach­ man·at the gas station for direc- mended for tenure, and it was a their certification. ing appointments for the coming An exhibit of watercolor lions. pleasure to appoint her," board· artwork by Herb Steele The first time Chris held our president]ohn Cole said. will be on exhibit in the tiny, slimy, squalling newborn John Sittig was named chair­ Business group to meet at Days Inn Bethlehem Public Library sons in his big arms; the nights man of the district math depart­ beginning June 1 through Kathleen Sullivan, a licensed on Wednesday, June 21. that he walked a raging 6-month- ment, replacing retiree Karen June 30. old Cormac, who did not want to Boyea. real estate sales associate with The meeting will be at the Days sleep, throQgh the night; the af. Beginning this September, Prudential Manor Homes, will Inn on Route 9W in Glenmont, The show will include ternoon that we stood over 3-year- Deborah Hayes will start a three­ present "Staging Your Home for and the cost is $5 for a continental horses, flowers, boats; old Christopher's bed during his yearprobationarytermasaphysi­ Sale" at the 7 a.m. meeting of the breakfast. birds, French Riveria, Delmar/Bethlehem Chapter of For information and reserva­ only hospital stay; thafs when I cal education/ substitute health and landscapes. knew the best part about my par- teacher at the junior-senior Business Network International tions, call478-0066 or 439-2945. ticular husband. He loved me enough to give me the future. Happy Father's Day Chris, and to all the dads who Jove their children. Wllat to do to 600l yo-.r Father Festival set "A Father Festival" for kids in kindergarten through third-grade elllldrlllt dowH wlllllt It rllally and their dads is set for Saturday, June 17, aU 0:30a.m. at Bethlehem Public Library. There will be sto­ ries, songs and a craft. To regis­ flllts H071 ter call 439-9314. PVT TBEM ON ICEo.,. LET TBEM ROLL AROUND at the

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Growing pains A daughter's tribute for Father's Day Bethlehem Public Library is beginning to show its age. By Lorraine Chirico Smith family to Florida for my mother's ming under Jamaican waterfalls. Though still often referred to as "the new library," it is The writer lives in Delmar. She health. He sold his barbering busi­ Usually stubborn, unwilling to do something he doesn't want to do, approaching age 30. Its stewards and library Director has been active in Bethlehem Net­ ness; left family and friends; and ·c< viewed the 1,500-mile move not as at first he resisted. When he con­ Nancy Pieri have been evaluating the condition of the works Project and Community Part­ nership. She currently serves on the an obstacle, but as another oppor­ ceded this time and joined us, "I library for the past several years. During this period, the tunity: "For better or worse, it's a forgot how much fun the water trustees, with input from board ofBethlehem Senior Projects, a nonprofit organization provid­ new life." can be," he said as he splashed a citizens advisory board, ing services to the elderly. This innate spirit has imbued along with us. began to formulate a plan Ed '( • / My father's lifelong achieve­ him with a positive view of the And then therewasthetimeon to bring the library into I 0 n8 S ments are not future in all areas of life: "Your an Alaskan cruise ship, looking the new millennium. measured in a generation will be better than ·up at the brilliant stars in the night Little things like a de- litany of of­ mine." sky, when my father leaned back teriorating carpet patched with duct tape, show the wear fices, organi­ Recently, I explained e-mail to in the soft chaise lounge and re­ and tear on the building. It's not surprising that the carpet zations or ca­ him, "I write this letter on the flected - this from a man who tended thefamilypigs,whopicked started to go four years ago, when library usage escalated. reer success­ computer and send it over tele­ es, as in most phone lines to one or many people berries for meals, who never had Usage has in fact doubled since 1973 when the new library enough bread as a child - "Life r was built- a rate faster that the population has grown. profilesofhon­ anywhere in the world. They read ored men. it on their computers." has been good." Though a tribute to this literate community, the acceler­ We continued these trips with ated usage has taken its toll. His legacy . "Can you beat that! Life just is much more keeps getting better," he reacted, our dad for 14 incredible years, Another problem, or greater concern than the worn subtle, more even though he can no longer see until, at age 99, his energy was carpet, is that the library is not in compliance with the simple. It is to read or write a letter himself. exhausted. Americans with Disabilities Act, a matter of great concern more profound,. or so it seems to Our childhood was defined by Our lives have also been richly r to Pieri and the trustees. me, one of his three children. !tis our father's caring and steering colored by my father's teasing Another problem is space. The space for library staff is the saga of his immigration from discipline with our mother's love. sense of humor. "I drove so fast Italy to America, his essence of We had chores, but also music around the corner, I went on two cramped to say the least To make room for more books, optimism and fortitude, and his wheels," he fooled us as small videos and other materials, some of the 70 full and part­ lessons. We had curfews, but our journey from whatwould be called friends were always welcome to children until we finally under~ time staff find themselves in tiny crannies, with barely poor, to what is truly rich. dinner. Sundays were for church stood that his motorcycle only had room to tum around. Next time you're at the library, walk Born in .1899, my father An­ and family, but we would have two wheels! up to the second floor, you'll get the picture. thony Chirico has lived in three picnics and parties on the beach. . When northern visitors came In addition, the children's area has become cramped; centuries, through two· World Most of our clothes were made by to our sunny home in Florida, they it's too small for the collection, too small for the children's Wars, the Depression,· and the Mom, but we were sent to private would always wake up to a dreary, librarian and too small for the hundreds of children who termsof17 ofour42 presidents­ school for "a better education." drenching day. Suddenly the rain use it almost half of our nation's entire "You will work either with your would cease and my father would existence. During our school back oryour brain; you must have be standing with a dripping hose And the adult reading areas have become shabby. years, as we researched history an education," my father insisted. at the window, a grin on his face. Furniture is frayed and dated and there isn't always enough reports, Dad became our personal He impressed his strong work Even now as a centenarian, his room for patrons to comfortably use library materials. encyclopedia with his wealth of ethic into the three of us. sense of humor is alive and well. In addition, there are too few -computers (in constant stories and experiences. He told My older brother attained his "I'm so old, God's forgotten about use) and other equipmentfor patrons' use in our high-tech of tragedy and conviction; he re­ doctorate, becoming a college me. Everybody wants to go to age. vealed his assurance of overcom­ professor and my sister became a heaven, but no one wants to die," ing incredible difficulties with he chuckles. Library trustees, led by President Susan Birkhead, registered nurse. Dad was almost stamina, self-sacrifice and 70 years old when I, the youngest, My father has always seen life would very much like to change all of that.The library was self-discipline that brought him completed my college degrees. simply, clearly, in black and white. designed so that it could be expanded upward, and the through the years - like steel, He told my mother, "Now our He ruled our house with strict architects' plans for renovation show how many existing remolded and strengthened over guidelines: we knew exactly what the decades. children can take care of them­ problems could be corrected. selves," and bought his first new was right and what was wrong, no The library is eager to have input from the community At the age of 14, wearing his car. in-between. If we did wrong, we first pair of shoes, he traveled to about its expansion plans. Architects' drawings are avail­ Dad has continued to inculcate were severely disciplined. There this country and joined his broth­ was no discussion-no tolerance able, as well as a consultant's report on existing needs. ers in the coal mines of Pennsyl­ a sense of "honor and duty'' in our ,. children, the next generation. He for excuses, no blaming others, The library board believes the library belongs in the vania. He soon decided, "I've got no gray areas. But when we did heart of the Bethlehem community at its current location, to find a way to better myself," and repeats his stories for his eight grandchildren and five great­ what he felt was right, we earned· and we agree it should stay where it is. The cost of the studied English at night school to my father's approval, just one of become an American citizen. grandchildren when they call him proposed renovations has yet to be determined, but the for their own school reports. the rewards. library is worth investing in for the future. He wanted to become a den­ I am still learning from my fa­ tist. But that was impossible with­ When our son finished his first What's it worth to you? college semester with all B's, my ther, now 101 years old. On are­ out a high school diploma, so he cent visit as I was trying to make During the summer, 1lhe Spotlight will present the learned the barbering trade. "It husband and I were pleased. My father, then 97, was not. With Dad him more comfortable, feeding renovation plans in articles and opinion pieces. As always, must have been 'the chair,"' him more, trying to do what I felt we welcome your input as well. friends teased. there is ·never compromise, no "sensitivity" to difficulties or limi­ was best, myvisitingniece scolded At the age of 50, he moved our tations, no negotiation. me indirectly, "Sometimes, Grandpa, Aunt Rain gets bossy." "You have to do better than that! You must study more, work My dad replied, conveying a harder to be successful in your message that some have been Publisher- Stewart Hancock expressing for years, "Yes, and Vice President- Richard K. Keene life. You must make it on your own." My son recently graduated that's not always good for the re­ General Manager- John A. Mcintyre Jr. from college, "With honors, ceiver." Executive Editor- Susan Grayes Grandpa," he reported to his sat­ He taught my brother and sis­ Managing Editor-Dev Tobin isfied grandfather. ter and me how to live: always My father has shown repeat­ striving to do the right thing, the Copy Editor- Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen · Blackman, Ray Emerick, Dan O'Toole, John edly-in all experiences-what "natural thing," to better our­ Salvione, Jaimie Williams a steadfast person he is. When he selves, to value our family, our Editorial Swff- Heather Brockbank, Donna country and our earth. And now Bell, Nick Kutryb, Linda Marshall, Katherine Production Manager- John Brent was 86 years old, a year after our he's teaching us how to die grace­ McCarthy, Kristin McElroy, Jennifer Miller, Jane Assisfilnt Production Manager - David Abbott mother's death, we traveled to his Norris, Joseph Phillips, Mark Shawhan birthplace in Italy. He climbed all fully. Production Swff- Marcus Anderson, Allison Just in the past year, he has Special Sections Editor- Elizabeth Byrns Person, Jeremy Schoonmaker 336 steps of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, and kept up the de­ begun to age rapidly: he can barely Sports Editor- Noah Feit CirculatiOn- Gail Harvey mandingpace of a sightseeing bus see, he cannot walk without some Photography- Jim Franco Classijieds - Susan Downey tour. assistance, and he can't dance ··'> Advertising Manager --:- Louise Havens Accounting - Christine Breedon The following year, we brought without getting tired! He lets go of Advertising Representatives- Corinne ,. Legal Advertisements - Liz Bradt him on a National Parks trip. For more and more, slowly but inevi­ the first time in his life, he used a tably, but still accepting, at peace. microphone, telling a joke to a "My time has passed, I did my 125 Adams St., Delmar 12054 bus full of appreciative fellow trav­ duty." E-mail- (518) 439-4949 elers. And we appreciated the Still appreciative of whatever NEWS: spotnews@albany .net FAX (518) 439-0609 "new ears" for his oft-told stories! comes his way, he reminds us ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIED: OFFICE HOURS: The next year, Dad rode motor daily, "I have had a wonderful life. spotads@albany .net · 8:30 a.m. · 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. scooters with us on a Caribbean I am very content. My life is filled island. At age 90, he went swim- with wonderful memories." THE SPOTLIGHT ~~ ------~------~J~u~n=e~1~4~,2~0~0~0~~P~A~G~E~7 ~w~~fiil~~ '" Coach says position BCMS dinner Next time, ring the bell Editor, The Spotlight: I didn't think anyone would organizers To the person who stole the actuallywantthesecameras,since , was misrepresented cameras from my car last week, they're both more than 25 years . Editor, The Spotlight: the very compromise Dr. Loomis say thank you please take good care of them old, fully manual in operation and I would like to correct impres­ would like to see. The Bethlehem Editor, The Spotlight: because they meant a lot to me. require more work than today's sions readers may have from the school district and the Suburban Eighth graders from Bethle· The 35mm Miranda belonged to popular point·and·shoot models. May 24 Spotlight article. In that Council, ori the other hand, came hem Central Middle School who my father and was the camera I Nor are they valuable. However, used to learn about photography. they are reliable, sturdy tools. "'<' article, my position in negotiations to the settlement meeting unpre­ had achieved high honors for 10 concerning my federal lawsuit, pared and empty·handed. out of 11 marking periods were Remember to use only a mer· I've used them to shoot many was misrepresented. Not only did they have no pro­ recently honored at a dinner. cury battery - they're hard to excellentphotosofmyfamily,pets find but necessary for the camera and interesting places I've visited. Dr. Loomis was quoted as say. posal, they proceeded to cancel a The dinner was made possible through the generosity of the PTA, to work correctly. The Yashica Should you like the accesso- ing, "Inasmuch as the injunction follow·up meeting which was to BCMS parents, Elsmere Grand 635 can be a little tricky. First of ries that go with these cameras, was denied, the next move would occur three weeks later. Union, Stewart's in Delmar, all, you'll need 120 film ( which please stop by my house and ring seem to be} esse Braverman's and I have chosen not to enter into you won't find at the CVS) and the bell. And don't bother with the ~ Slingerlands Price Chopper, Party Mr. Kelly's'to seek such a com· a discussion here about the ratio­ Warehouse and Sysco Foods. because you'll need to get a light car doors. We11 never forget to promise. So far, that has not been nale for the Suburban Council ~ We would like to extend our meter like the one you left behind · lock them again. the case. I would hope they would coaching guidelines. The super· appreciation to all who were in· on the floor of my car. RobMadeo "< now be ready to move ahead." intendents and athletic directors volved in the evening. Our sin· Glenmont will have to justify their policy and What actually happened at the cere thanks to all who helped settlement meeting clearly con· the equal enforcement of it under make the evening a success. ' tradicts this statement. Mr. Gim) oath. For now, I believe that it is Mary Brosnan Kelly and I worked hard to pre­ apparent where the true obstacle Cynthia Sobiecki ~ pare a specificfour·point proposal to compromise lies. "' which included major concessions jesse Braverman on our part in order to facilitate Glenmont TOP 5 RATED NYSE ~ , Survey is confusing to patron COMPANY OFFERS "Hottest home based business Editor, The Spotlight: without a public referendum. ever conceptualized" Bethlehem Public Library is It shakes confidence in deci· informational meeting with handing out a questionnaire ask· sions of the board. nationally known speaker ing for opinions about the renova· It is not possible to check - " tion and expansion plan. yes - no - or undecided when Mark Riches OBEDIENCE CLASSES What they want to do is not we don't exactly know what they NEW CLASS BEGI"S JUNE 20 clear. Is it a rearrangement and want to do. ALBANY ~ renovation of current layout or Connie Strong JUNE 20 Small Classes, Individual Attention, are they considering an addition 7:30PM Glenmont to the existing building? Private Lessons Available. Editor's note: The library pur· Call for directions and to Last year, the board presented chased the property this year with reserve a seat a request to buy an adjacent proJr funds donated as an anonymous 869-8071 759 Route 9W, Glenmont 767·9718 erty, but the public refused it be­ gift. cause it was too much money for Free Admission www.reignin catsanddo om " the little additional parking space. Recently, the board OK'd the purchase of a different property fn J\DJe ... Here's just a saM,.(e of our l'lanv Gotta·See-1+ shows and even+s:

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Please E-mail us your questions at [email protected] P.S. Casting is not necessary for a stress fracture of the foot although crutches may be. PAGE 8 June 14, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT .,44&1tili~,--,--~--- Day care provider Bethlehem Cares gears up for walk Editor, The Spotlight: treatmentthat the eight people in found for us yet, we are starting to will be remembered The subject of diabetes has Canada received is still experi­ organize Bethlehem Cares again been in the news during the last mental and has its pitfalls. It is this year to participate in the 2000 Editor, The Spotlight: nursery school graduations and several weeks. Researchers in important to continue to fight dia­ Walk to Cure Diabetes, sched­ How do ·you begin to thank other school activities because she Canada have successfully trans­ betes and its complications by rais­ uled for Sept. 24 at Corporate someone who has been with you was proud of them and wanted to planted insulin-producing islet ing money to fund research to Woods in Albany. and your child from the time they recognize their accomplishments. cells into eight people with dilibe­ cure the disease once and for all. Right now, we are looking for were just a few months old? This AuntJo also shared her weekend tes, thereby freeing them from last year, some other kids and businesses to sponsor our team is the person who has changed and vacation time with many fami­ having to inject insulin into their I organized a team of walkers for T-shir1 and to sell our paper sneak­ your child's diapers, prepared lies, graciously entertaining us at bodies each day. the Juvenile Diabetes Foun­ ers for each $1 each in the month her beautiful home on Cape Cod. countless lunches, bandaged The research that led to this dation's Walk to Cure Diabetes. before the walk. Soon we will be ,. skinned knees, hosted birthday If you ask the children what developmenftook place in a labo­ More than ·130 people joined our looking for individual walkers, parties, as well as offered events they will remember most ratory that is funded by the Juve­ team, called "Bethlehem Cares," church groups, fraternal organi­ parenting advice and support. aboutAuntJo's, you will probably nile Diabetes Foundation. and we raised more than $15,000 zations and other community get a variety of answers. Some groups to join our team. This description may sound I have Type 1, or juvenile dia­ for research. like the typical grandmother or kids may recall the annual beach We were the largest non-cor­ "Ittakesthewholevillage-to party that was held every Febru­ betes. So do approximately 15 other close relative; but for many other. kids in the town of porate team to participate in the cure diabetes." Thafs our team working parents in Delmar this is ary. All the kids wore their bath­ Albany walk, ·and it was only our motto. If you would like to be a ing suits and danced to Beach Bethlehem and a lot more adults just a small sample ofthe kinds of too. Many, many people in our first year. We got great support part of our village and to help find Boys music. Others may have fond things that Josephine Buess, a town have Type 2, or adult-onset from local businesses and .indi­ a cure for diabetes, please call us ·family day care provider, has pro­ summertime memories of the viduals, all of whom showed that at 439-6894 and sign on to help nearly daily pilgrimage to the town diabetes as well: While the re­ vided to approximately 80 chil- search that! have described holds Bethlehem really is a caring com­ Bethlehem Cares. dren and their parents over the park pool or an excursion to munity. · Tim Carey Warner's lake for a picnic. Still great promise for those of us who years. live with diabetes each day, the Because no cure has been Delmar JosephineBuess, better known others may remember running as Aunt Jo, is retiring after 25 errands to the bank or post office, years of caring for children in followed by a trip to Friendly's for Delmar. A nurse bytraining,Aunt lunch. Bir1hday parties were al­ J o has consfstently provided a lov­ ways big events, including the Bethlehem needs sidewalks now ing and nurturing environment birthday party held every year for Editor, The Spotlight; Our town is unique in that we are safer. As a taxpayer, I recognize Darius, Aunt Jo's black poodle. for children. How many more serious pe­ able to go places on foot or bicycle there are costs involved, but there A special quality of Aunt Jo's We will greatly miss Aunt]o's destrian accidents have to occur without crossing major roads. is no cost so high as loss of life or approach to child care has been caring ways, her parenting advice in Delmar before the town puts in We must wake up and face the severe personal injury as we have her constant demand thatthe chil­ and the safe haven she provided sidewalks? Our population has facts. We are no longer a quiet seen in recent years. Our hearts dren in her care treat each other· for our children during their for­ grown tremendously, more fami­ little town. We are a growing and break every time an accident like like they were family. While she mative years. Within the next lies have multiple cars and drivers busy community. We need side­ the most recent one on Fernbank allowed them to play and have lots month, AuntJo and her husband have more distractions. walks on at least our through Avenue happens. of fun, she always made sure they Fred will be permanently moving streets such as FernbankAvenue, Please, friends and neighbors, to their Cape Cod home: As our streets have become understood about responsibility busier and increasingly danger­ Darroch Road, Bender lane and make your wishes known. Town and respect and the way you treat A farewell picnic is planned in ous, residents in record numbers Murray Avenue to name just a hall, here's one taxpayer who de­ ·others. late June at Bethlehem town park areoutgettingtheirexercisewalk­ few. mands action. We need more side- As a result of the family envi­ to reunite Aunt Jo with all of the ing. Children commonly walk or As a driver, I would be de­ walks now. · ronment Aunt Jo created, many children and families whose lives bike to school andfriends'houses. lighted. As a walker, I would feel Abbey Farbstein she has touched over the years. strong friendships were formed Delmar and many important life lessons We all eXtend a warm thank you were learned. · to Aunt Jo for the positive and lasting impact she has had on our For many parents, Aunt] o also lives, and wish Aunt]o and Fred became part of our extended fam­ Thanks for help with Tour du Pare always the best. ily. Aunt Jo always expressed a joan and Bob Miron Editor, The Spotlight: including hills, wooded glades and trial Services, Price Chopper, genuine interest in our children's open fields. · Serling, Decker, Sbuttoni, and our family's lives. Aunt J o fre­ and all the other families with May 21 was the sixth annual whom she shared her love The Bethlehem Youth Track Boghosian,DDS,Stewart'sShops quently attended the children's runningoftheTourduParccross­ and Time Warner Cable, the clubs countryracesatElmAvenue Park and Field Club and the BC Track were able to raise funds needed in Delmar. These races feature a and Field Boosters Club want to for transportation and training challenging five kilometer race thank all of the participants and covering the entire park as well as sponsors, particularly the expenses. the two children's races. children's race sponsors: General Many thanks also to Dave Aus­ Electric and attorneys Conway, tin and the Parks & Recreation The Tour du Pare is a favorite l.avalle and Finn. With their help, Department for. the excellent fa­ of area runners because it offers a along with major sponsors Delmar cilities. soft green alternative to pounding Health and Fitness, Farm Family Denise Minnear the pavement. Insurance, Fleet Bank, Dr. Chris- race director -. Despite soggy conditions, this topher Maestro, Marshall's Trans­ Dave Rhodes The Bethlehem Soccer Club is sponsoring an eighteen year's runners were treated to all portation, North American Indus- BC Track and Field Boosters hour referee course this summer. Referee candidates that the park terrain has to offer, must attend ALL hours of ALL of the sessions.· Club president When: Friday nights 8/4 and 8/11, 7-1 OPM. Saturdays 8/5 and 8/12, 9AM-4PM (1 hour lunch) .. Where: The course will be held at the Bethlehem Town Hall. · Registration is limited to the first 35 registrants. Candidates Under 18 years old MUST submit copy of bi~b certificates. June 26-30 Boy/Girl Day Camp Day Camp You must be 12 years old by7!31/00 to referee for.the B.~lhlehem Soccer Club Mon-Fri: 9-4 y no exceptions) <) ··>' July 10-14 Girls Day Camp $175. !a~ •. 4owaa9ewo!Jd Dr.. Delmar. NY 12054 July 16-21 Girls Overnight Camp July 19-21 Girls Day Camp Overnight July 23-28 BQys Overnight Camp Camp yes no July 24-28 Boys Day Camp $295. July 31-Aug. 4 Boys Day Camp Ages7-17 • H.S. and College Coaches on Starn • Special Team and Group Discounts Last Name • Players grouped by age and ability "-:>-_ • We instruct varsity level to beginners Our 16th Year! Over 900 campers in our program last summer Air Conditioned Gym/Indoor Pool - Our Price and Quality Can 't_Be ~eat! . FOR BROCHURE CALL 454-5158 THE SPOTLIGHT . June 14, 2000 PAGE 9

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/ PAGE 10-June 14,2000 THE SPOTLIGHT Legion to dish up Father's Day breakfast

American Legion Post 1493 will NEWS NOTES clinics for youth during the sum- Melinger at 765-4923. The registration feeis$25, with seiVe an all-you-can-eat breakfast mer. Women will play Wednesday the maximum of $45 for multiple on Sunday,June 18, from8a.m. to Voorheesville They are free for residents of evenings. Registration will be held family members. ... noon at the Poston Voorheesville Jane Norris the village and $5 for town of New June 28 at 6 p.m. For information, call Susan Avenue. 439-8532 Scotland residents. Over 35 woman will playThurs- Casola at 765-4402. The menu will include eggs, All activities will be held at the days at 6 p.m. Park to hold ~ sausage, corned beef hash, ba-­ village park unless otherwise Registration and the first con, french toast, home fries, toast trail workday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wyman noted. . pickup game will be on June 29 at Thacher Park will hold a trail and beverages. Tickets can be Osterhout Community Center in Clinics will run from June 26 6 p.m. For information, call Jane purchased at the door. workday on Saturday, June 17, - New Salem.· through Aug.lO. Norris at 439-8532. starting at 9 a.m. Town board to meet The two-day course is open to A basketball clinic with Don Village offers Volunteers will meet at the na- The New Scotland town board all drivers and co~ts $35. Catellier will be offered on Tues- ·lure center site off Ketcham Road. .,.. . will meet tonight, June 14, at 7 adult tennis lessons A valid driver's license is re­ day and Thursday mornings. StU- A tennis clinic will be held on p.m. at town hall on Route 85 in quired. dents in grades two through five Slingerlands. Wednesdays beginning June 28 Art association sets will meet at 9 a.m. Grades six -~ Village to sponsor at 7 p.m. Registration will be June ' Kindergarten class through eight will meet at 10:30 26 and 27 at the village courts. annual picnic date arts & crafts program a.m. to graduate The adult tennis league will be BethlehemArtAssociation will • The village will sponsor an arts Tennis will be offered on Mort- hold its annual picnic Thursday, The kindergarten class of2000 and crafts program for children at on Tuesday and Thursday eve- day and Wednesday. Tennis for June 15, at 6 p.m. at a member's ' graduation ceremony is set for the village park on Tuesday and nings. gradesonethroughninewill be at home. Bring a dish to share and a Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. 9a.m. For information, call Ann lawn chair. 1:30p.m. to noon. Carson at 765-2588 _,., Volleyball for grades five and For information, call439-4161. Elementary field day The program offers crafts, sto­ six will be offered on Thursday Horseshoe league The elementary school· field ries, and games for children age 7 Also, BCHS students Claire evenings. For information, con- plays on village green day has been rescheduled for to­ and older. Younger p'articipants Vancik and Tim Kadish each re- tact George Klapp at 765-2416. The village sponsors a horse- ~ day, June 14, due· to flooding .. can attend if accompanied by an ceived $250 Charles Argow A youth Rollerblade league will shoe league which plays on the Schade Scholarships at Honor Parents and friends are wel­ adult. Registration will begin on village green. come to attend. the first day of the program. also be offered. For information, Day exercises. The scholarships contact Mike Mahar at 439-1154. For information, call Dennis are sponsored by Bethlehem Art ·.r New Scotland offers The program is free to village Sullivan at 765-2468. Association. residents and $5 for nonresidents. A 3 vs. 3 soccer league will be defensive driving class held on Tuesday and Thursday Register tonight The town of New Scotland will Village slates evenings for grades five through for fall soccer offer a defensive driving course sports activities for youth eight and nine through 12. The Village Stage on Wednesdays, June 14 and 21, Kiwanis fall soccer registration The village will offer several informal pickup games are for is tonight, June 14, from 6 to 7:30 to hold auditions both girls and boys and will be p.m. at the elementary school. Village Stage will hold audi- ~·· played at the high school. The 'program is for boys and tionsforaNovemberperformance Looking for a CD with A soccer clinic for grades one girls entering second through of 'The Fantasticks" on Thurs- through six will be given on Tues- day, June 15, at 7 p.m. at sixth grade in September. ~ day and Thursday evenings from Bethlehem town hall, 445 DeJa- a great rate & te.rm? 6to 8 p.m. Participants must live in the town of New Scotland or the ware Ave., Delmar. Basketball leagues Prepare with sheet music. For Voorheesville school district. ~ start June 26 Games will begin on Tuesday, information, call475-9561. Basketball leagues start June Sept. 5, and run through Friday, 26 and run through Aug. 10 at the Oct. 20. village courts. Auditions Thursday Junior league games (second- The Harlequin Players will hold Men will play Monday and and third-graders) will be held on auditions for its fall production of . Wednesday nights. To register, Monday and Wednesday. Senior "Lovers and Other Strangers call the village office at 765-2692. ~I league games (fourth-through six- Thursday, June 15, at 7 p.m7 at Over 40 men will play Tuesday graders) will be held onTuesday, Community United Methodist and Thursday evenings. Thursday and Friday. Ch11rch, 1499 New Scotland Road, -~- ' For information, call Ron · All games begin at 5:45 p.m. Slingerlands

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Jobs include lending a hand at The library .will be closed this theSRCdesk,readingtochildren, Friday, June 16, for a staff devel­ h 1 · 'th aft d · ti opment day. No materials will be . e pmg WI . cr s, an assJs r:g due on that day. Regular library hbrary- pages. _A workshop IS . hours will resume at 10 a.m. on scheduledforFnday,June23,at2 Saturday, June 17. Patrons may p.m., repe~ted on Wednesday, access the catalogue .and other June 28, at p.m. . library services via our Web site: Volunteers must file an appli- www.uhls.org/bethlehem. cation, co~plete the :vorkshop Beginning this Sunday, June and~ommJttoatleastsJXhoursof , the library will be closed on 18 Elizabeth Zolner ol Good Samaritan Health Care Center checks out some ol the flowers in the new Pallo serv:tc~ ~etween July 3 and.Aug. Sundays through Sept 3. Sunday 10. Th1s 1s a valuable expenence hours will resume with Library Perennial Garden. The garden was constructed to be reminiscent ollavorita gardens, as well as a way to honor that looks good on a future col- Day on Sept. 10. past and present residents with a living tribute. lege resume. There are still a few places open Louise Grieco Police union to host Gallery to open in Delmar annual steak roast Bethlehem Police Officers The Adams Street Gallery, a Oliver.recently returned to the Union .will hold its 33rd annual fine-arts cooperative at i21 Adams Capital District after several years steak roast on Wednesday, July St., Delma< will hold its grand in southwest F1orida, where her 19, from noon to 8 p.m. at Picard's opening on Saturday, July 8, from award-winning work was dis­ Grove in New Scotland. ., 5to 9 p.m . played and was selected for the The gallery will show work by 60th annual National Exhibition A sit-down steak dinner will be local member artists, including of Contemporary American Paint­ served at 6:15p.m. botanicals by Patricia Kernan and ing, juried by Hirschhorn Mu­ Tickets cost $38 and include sculpture by Camille Gibeau. seum Director James Demetrion. clams, hot dogs, sausage, chow­ The gallery's owner, Joan 1o addition to operating the gal­ der and b,everages. Oliver, will. display watercolor, lery, Oliver will conduct her grant­ For tickets, call439-9973 or 439- collage, prints and mixed media. writing business from the Adams 0246. Other members of the coopera­ Street location. For information, I call475-0277. I • tive work in an array of media. I

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Coeymans School's To volunteer, call a member of Nursery/Landscape Association, scape Association Web site. field day is set for Friday,June 16. the Ravena Learn to Swim Com­ the Erie Canal, Niagara Mohawk, Coeymans will be judged. Moving Up Day set mittee: Pat Feuerbach, 756-6680; However,gardenerslivingelse-· Tina Burns, 756-8015; Kathy Delmar woman earns service award The annual RCS Movmg Up where who would like to partici­ Meyer, 756-9544; Ruth Rauche, Day will be on Wednesday, June pate, are encouraged to plant their 756-8046; or Jean Drexler, at 756- Usa Connelly of Delmar is the ethic, sense of camaraderie, and 21. . posies on public or commercial 3587. recipient of the Division ofParole's exceptional interpersonal skills, Youth soccer space (assuming they obtain the Class times will be from 8 to 9 -;.< Jack Weisz Award, presented to were among the many factors landowner's permission). staff members represented by the noted by the awards committee. to hold registration a.m. forlevelsfive and six (and for · Applications are available at all newcomers age 8 and older); 9 Civil Service Employees Associa­ The award is named in honor Sign up on Thursday, June 15, tion for exemplary service. to play soccer next fall. various .locations throughout the to 10 a.m. for level three; and 10 to ,- ofJack Weisz, who dedicated his Ravena-Coeymans area For in­ 11 .a.m. for levels one, two and Connelly is a clerk in the life to public service and the inter­ RCS Youth Soccer Club sign­ formation, call 756-3520. four. division's Office of Quality and ests of public servants. ups will be held at RCS Middle School startiRg at 7 p.m. · Riverfest hooks Transportation will not be pro­ Control, assigned to the Problem Connelly will receive her award Resolution Unit. Trout Unlimited vided. Students must make their at the Division of Parole's annual Business association own arrangements. Her dedication and continu­ awards ceremony on June 15 at sponsoring garden contest Members of Trout Unlimited ,_ will be casting their lines at the ousoutstandingjobperfoimance, the Saratoga Hall of Sorin~rs. Applications are being taken RCS teams win for the first Business Association annual Riverfest at Coeymans of Ravena-Coeymans garden con­ LandingGazeboonSaturday.June in market game I 24. test. Three RCS teams, comprised ~ The contest is being held in They will teach fly-fishing and of students from A W. Becker El­ conjunction with Riverfest on Sat· fly-tying techniques as well as give ementary School and the middle urday, June 24. an introduction to proper fishing school, participated in the Times .,. Contest categories include - practices. 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~ Hickman wins title at Freihofer's Run for Women With a blistering turn of speed (Albuquerque, N.M.), Anne Hickmandecidedthatitwastime the finish line, Mosqueda led time of 15:35, exceptional in the in the final half mile, libbie MarieLauck(Hampton,NJ.) and to make some inroads. Hickman, but Russell left Rhines Windy conditions. Hickman, 35, of Fort Collins, Sylvia Mosqueda (South Pasa­ 'The first mile felt really easy in her wake and quickly gained Colo., won the Freihofer's Run for dena, Cal.). Russell also out-kicked to me. That's my marathon ground on the leaders, unbe­ Mosqueda, as those two reached Women 5K in downtown Albany Also in contention, though, strength," she said. "My main con- knownst to them. June 3 after a race that was by the finish line in 15:43 and 15:44 were new and talented names on cern was not to let Sylvia get too Mosqueda continued to press, respectively. turns both tactical and aggressive. the national distance running far ahead." while Hickman composed herself, "You have to take three shots For the eighth consecutive scene such as Donna Garcia Hickman, 1999'sfastestAmeri- gaugingthemomentatwhich she atittolearnthe.course,"Hickman year, this race doubled as the (Marietta, Ga.), Blake Russell can marathoner, injected a surge would deliver he-r decisive sprint joked. "IstruggledaftertheMara­ national women's 5K (3.1 mile) (Chapel Hill, N.C.) and Laur,l which brought her even with That moment came the instant thon Trials and I had to take more championship, thus luring many Baker (Dorchester, Mass.). Mosqueda at 1.5 miles and which, Hickman became aware ofRussell of the country's top female dis­ time off than I wanted. This shows With a blustery wind whipping in many ways, determined the attempting to wedge her way be- me that I can be a force (at the tance runners to the streets of the through the field at the 10:15 am outcome. tween herself and Mosqueda. state capital. 10,000metertrialsinSacramento, starting time, it was anticipated "! wanted to have someone to Sensing more than seeing the Cal. in July) and not just another Even so, both Lynn Jennings, that the early going would be cau­ run with so 1 could sit in and re- new contender, Hickman in­ body on the track." an eight-time winner, and Cheri tious. The 33-year-old Mosqueda,­ lax," she said."! didn't know where creased the ante to a level nobody The masters' race for women Goddard-Kenah, the defending however, appeared intent on ig­ my strength would be today, but I could match. champion, were missing from the over 40 provided almost as many noring both the conditions and didn'twantto leave it until the last Through the final downhill half- thrills as the open division. It fea- field, the former having gone into the superb field gathered around seclusion to prepare for July's 100 meters " mile, she sprinted in splendid iso- her. 1 ti. · th fi · h li · D HICKMAN/page 16 Olympic 10,000 meter trials and She bolted to the front immedi­ As Hickman sat in behind the ~a•o•n•,•cr•o•s•s-mg_e_n•J•s-•n-em•a------, front-running Mosqueda the chas- the latter sidelined with an injury. ately the gun sounded, gaining a 1 Nonetheless, Hickman, who full20.meter advantage within tile ingpack,frontedbyRnssell,which French Students ·t placed third in the race in 1998 first 90 seconds of the race. was reduced to just herself, Ages 15 to 19 and second in 1999,knewthatthe Mosqueda's early-race aggression Rhines, Fonshell and Baker, also Desperately need caliber of field would be a real test is well known on the road racing began to gain ground. At the two- Host Families for of her race fitness as she, too, circuit, though; so while the lithe· mile marker, the clock read 10:22 July or August! for Mosqueda and Hickman and ' builds towards the Olympic trials California native charged onward, and a spot on the 10,000 meter a group of 10, including pre-race 10:24 for the following foursome. Students arrive this summer for 3·4 team for the Sydney games in favorites Hickman, Russell, Into the third mile, attrition Week stay, but we need families to September. Rhines, Fonshell and Garcia, begantotakeaninevitabletoii.As call NOW about hosting! Hosts Among those 3,000 women amassed behind her, waiting for Mosqueda fought valiantly to re- provide room and friendship. Great vying for the title and the $5,000 Mosqueda's impetuosity to take tain control from the clearly com· cultural learning experience for first place prize were established its toll. fortable Hickman, Baker began to fall adrift 10 meters back, soon both family and student. French names such as Kate Fonshell At the first mile marker in (Ardmore, Penn.), Jennifer Washington Park, Mosqueda to be followed by Fonshell. students speak English, have their Rhines, who hosted a running cruised through with a time of WiththeleadersleavingWash- own spending money, are insured clinic at Blue Creek Elementary 5:09, a full seven seconds ahead of ington Park and swinging onto and are eager to learn about the School in Latham on June 1 the chasing pack fronted by MadisonAvenueforthelightning- true "American Way of life." (Haverford, Penn.); Olga Appell Hickman. Shortly thereafter, fast three-quarter-mile stretch to

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Schuyler Bakery Inc. ,. Conductor Chris Jantson leads the symphonic band from Clayton A. Bouton Junior-Senior High School in Voorheesville at recent Law Day festivities in front of the Court of Appeals in Albany. Congratulations High School Grads Capital-Hudson Iris Society slates perennial sale ,_ Capital-HudsonlrisSocietywill some miniatures. Public library. hold the first of two perennial sales There will also be perennials The second sale will be on Sat­ on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. dug and divided from members' urday, July 15, at the same site. It to noon in the front parking lot at gardens. will also offer iris rhizomes. -,.- It's Graduation Time Main Square Shoppes, 318 Dela­ The proceeds of the sale will be For information, call Euthemia ware Ave., Delmar. and Schuyler is ready to serve your parties with used to bring speakers to iris soci­ Matsoukas at 43~3758. ·There will be more than 24 va­ ety meetings at Bethlehem ... delicious graduation cakes, rolls, cookies & pastry trays- rieties of Siberian irises, 17 variet­ 637 3rd St., Watervliet, NY 273·0142 ies of exotic hostas and 12 varieties of day lilies, and Church to serve Strawberry Supper Onesquethaw Reformed cream for dessert. ChurchinFeuraBushwillservea A donation of $7 is asked for Strawberry Supper on Saturday, adults eating at the 4:30 serving June24, with seatingsat4:30, 5:30 only, and $8 for all other servings. When disaster strikes and 6:30p.m. A $3 donation is asked for chil­ ••• The menu includes baked ham dren ages 5 to 12. Children under ~ with raisin sauce, mashed pota­ 5 eat for free. toes with milk gravy, mixed veg­ For reservations, call768-2213. etables, cottage cheese With pine­ _,_ apple salad, rolls with butter, cof­ In Slingerlands fee, iced tea and milk. The Spotlight is sold at Falvo's There will be fresh strawberry Price Chopper and Tollgate shortcake with real whipped

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Historic Preservation have their tions conducting swimming Last summer, many users '\. fingers crossed that it will be ready classes and other programs. moved to nearby Thompson's by Saturday, June 24- and that ."'The Thacher Park pool, over Lake. Whether they come back to the public will return to the aging the last few years, we've seen at­ the rebuilt Thacher pool will be ., facility after a one-year hiatus. tendance go down," Sawyer said . closely watched by park officials The 47-year-old pool was shut "I think we'll see it rebound with this summer. down last summer just days after . ''· opening, when park officials no­ ticed serious lealfttge problems. "We essentially could not iden­ tify where exactly we were leak­ Bef!ll~~~~!~vel ing from," said parks department spokesman Randall Sawyer. The pool ·remained dry . Soccer Reg\!t!!~~g. .~ throughout last summer's heat wave while park personnel at­ tempted to diagnose the source of Sunday, June 18, 2000 • 7:00 - IO:OOpm the leak, which was eventually traced to a failure of the pool's Aworkman, standing beneath the lifeguard station, applies a coat of paint Elm Ave. Town Park OfFice Buildint ./ main drain .. to the edges of the pool. Joseph A. Phillips • You witt need photo and / ll ·.. Park officials this spring scram bled to make the necessary the pool Thursday morning. As longer-term answer." (i) birth certificate if not 1 . repairs in time to open for the he spoke, thefirstmeinbers of the A key issue in arriving at such submitted in 1999. ,, summer. The contractor oversee­ paint crew under another su bean­ a determination will be the p<>ol's ing repairs to the pool's drainage tractor were already at work. The usage this summer. Attendance systemandrepaintingofthemain full crew was due Friday to give at the park, which was approxi- pool tank, estimated to cost in the the entire pool floor a coat of paint. ' neighborhood of $75,000, is F. H. "'They need about a week for Alexander of Ballston Lake. the paint to cure, then they can Work began on April 15, bui start filling," McGowan said. "It's ,, progress has been slowed by an right down to the wire, but I think unusually rainy May and June. we're gonna get it done. • 'This spring's damp weather Even with the repairs com­ • has caused us some problems, pleted, the long-term future of the but we are still on target for being facility, built in 1953, remains up Call for a private, no-obligation pre-planning consultation. open on the 24th," Sawyer said. in the air, Sawyer said. Support We will promptly send you a copy of our price list at your request. 'The main drain, which was our facilities, including a pool deck • main problem last year, has been not signifiCantly repaired in more completely reconstructed, and than 20 years, and the bath house we're also completely resealing witll its aging roof, are in need of ,., joints in the pool's pavement." m,Yor repairs. But rain continues to bedevil The pool itself is well past its Tebbutt workers at the pool complex. expected 30-year life. Almost 420 Kenwood Avenue FUNERAL HOME . "All this rain, Ithinkifs slowed $150,000 was spent last spring to Delmar, N.Y. 12054 things down a little bit," said Ed rehabilitate the chlorination sys- (518) 439·6.080 Funerals all families can afford. McGowan of Key Waterproofing, tern before the drain failed. the subcontractor responsilile for "It's one of those situations L.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~1 • recaulkingthepool's seams. 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~·· PAGE 20 June 14, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT Graduation celebration still needs volunteers A work of art Plans are nearly complete for ware Ave. is providing special dis­ the all-night alcohol-free gradua- counts on color copying and en­ tion celebration for the class of larging and is acting as the reposi- 2000 on June 23 at Bethlehem toryforthesepicturesforthepic­ Central High School. turecommittee. Very few pictures Parent volunteers have been have been brought in, so parents working on it since the beginning should look through photo albums of the year. The theme is a secret. so the Memory Wall can live up to There will be more than 350prizes tradition. -including VCRs, Palm Pilots, Tickets cost$10 and are being Walkmen and cash prizes up to soldatBCHS.Seniorswillreceive $1,000-plus there will be games,- T-shirts featuring the winning eel­ contests, dancing and more. ebration designs instead of tick- One of the traditional high- ets. All proceeds will be used to­ lights of the graduation celebra- ward prizes. tion is the Memory Hall with col- To help out, call Louise !ages of pictures parents provide Tarantino at 439-4120. oftheirchildrenandfriendsgrow- Parents of seniors are needed ing up. to help decorate on June 23.and MailBoxes Etc. at 153 DeJa- clean up on June 24.

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Assembly Minority Leader John Faso,_R-Kinderhook, second from right, displays a painting of the state Cap[tol ,. Gncernedabout - ? Building by the late artist Charles Schade of Delmar, which will hang in his office. Also shown, from left, are your memory. Ferne Hom, Bernie Schade, the artists brother, and Lorraine Smith. JUNE Public access stations air cancer program The June edition of "Breast Sunkin can be seen on Tuesdays FREE EVALUATION JAZZ Cancer and Beyond" - a cable throughout June at 5:30p.m. television show airing weekly on Thursday, June 22, 2000 Sunkin, who lives in NIGHT public access channels in some Loudonville and is member of the 9 am-3:15pm Capital District communities - board of directors of To llie!, UVEMUSICBY features local clinical oncologist '"TEN/27" maintains a medical practice in Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center Dr.ArthurSunkindiscussingnew Troy. 421 West Columbia Street, Cohoes June 16 treatment options for women liv­ "Breast Cancer and Beyond" ing with breast cancer. airs randomly in other locations 7-11 PM "Breast Cancer and Beyond" is The Eddy and The Memory Clinic at Southwestern throughout the Capital District. ,. I' hosted by Mara Ginsberg ,founder For programming information, Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT have joined to­ and president of To llie!-a non­ gether to provide brief memory evaluations to area contact the Bethlehem Public Li­ profit organization offering edu­ brary at 451 Delaware Ave. in residents. Participants will also have an opportunity cation and support services to Delmar or Time Warner Cable. --.- to discuss results with an expert healthcare professional. Af­ women and their families who are facing breast ~ancer or otherwise ter this evaluation, you'll know if you should be concerned with combating this Normanside to host concerned about your memory. disease. ~J Eddy Alzheimer's Services fund-raising tourney Marjorie Doyle The show is produced at NormansideCountryClubwill Please call for Rockwell Center Bethlehem Public Library and hosttheNortheastemGolfCourse an appointroent cablecastweekly on public access Superintendents Association's Northeast Health Channel18in Bethlehem and New Blue Pearl/Fundraiser GolfTour­ 238-4150 Wttw.Northeas/Health.com Scotland. The segment with nament on Monday, June 26. The proceeds from this event will be used to pro>ide funds for the Audubon Cooperative Sanc­ rW\A-&r Nc ... tuary Program for Schools. · 1>aMA\2'S v'f\2'/ OWN The association is designed to You and your friends are cordially assist schools and other educa­ tional facilities in enhancing their invited to this Special Event environmental quality while cre­ where New Sculptures by DAY SPA ating environmental learning orr portunitiesforstudents, teachers, ' Iff~~ Coming in July 2000 and the community. CHOICES HAIR STUDIO For information, call Rob Bigley will be previewed. at 456-2335. • will become Meet Connie Ribaudo, Executive Director of The Society, in person! CHOICES HAIR STUDIO • & DAY SPA Exclusively at Grandmas Country Comers Scharffs • Offering: Enter to win a FREE retired Annani sculpture! •,.-, FREE shipping on telephone orders! Refreshments. • Body Treatments • Body Waxing • Remember... FREE Society Membership for 2001 • Facials • Makeup • Massoge • with your purchase of the 2000 Membership Figurine • Pedicures w/Massaging Pedithrone • on at Grandma's! FREE GrandmaS Apple Pie • Private Color Rooni & More!! • & Trucking Co., Inc. fur euery club membership or ren_ewal! Still conveniently located SATURDAY, jUNE 17, :WOO • 12 NOON-3 PM in Delaware Plaza, For Heating Fuels 4 doors over from Bulk Diesel Fuel our current location. . "Locaf Peopfe Grandma's Uonntry. Uorners Dela#are Plaza, Delmar 439-4619 Open Monday-saturday 9 A.M.-9 P.M., Sunday 10 A.M.-5 P.M. Serving Loca{ Peopfe" -=:1..-...~ HOURS: M·F.9-8; Sat9-5. Sun 10-3 Glenmont So. Bethlehem 1Z75 Central Avenue • Colonie • 459-1209 -~ ..... ~ SUMMER HOURS: July & Aug., Sat. 8-3:30 Visit our web site at http://www.GrandmasCC.com 465-3861 767-9056 MATRIX. EXPANDING THE SALON EXPERIENCE. ·~. THE SPOTLIGHT.

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For puddle ofgreen ooze, suspiciously tad unlikely, if not extreme. Yet ing good choices and the rewards to mold children into upstanding, example, it is only right to clean similar in color and consistency to we didn't simply lick this type of we'd reap from doing the right intellectual citizens, set a good your locker on at! east a bimonthly the goo congealed at the bottom behavior off the floor. As the cli­ thing. Make a "poor choice" and example and act your age. Con­ basis. of your locker. che goes: "the apple doesn't fall commit a mortal sin - this propa- sider the fact that your words and . A mental picture of this unfor­ If this occurrence keeps up at far from the tree," in which case, ganda might work well to instill actions are both seen and heard tunate occurrence is taking shape the alarming rates of late, deten­ we owe a great deal to those locker fear, but it is also hollow and inef- by the students. Stay in touch with -after gaping at the clutter of tion reports must be revised, a packing, garbage storing slobs fective in teaching us through our us - communication is essential books and papers, phys ed clothes, new box added - "Involuntary who went before us, paving the mistakes why certain behaviors and, though difficult at times, a and a lunch that dates to prehis­ Manslaughter in .the Fourth De­ way. are inappropriate. highly effective tool in understand- -! toric times, your locker buddy gree: Fatal Toxic Locker Syn­ Perhaps they were out for "Doasisay,notasido"seems ing what·makes us tick beyond sl.owly starts to wither; his mouth drome." And as you're hauled in blood, using a pitiful lack of hy­ to be an adage which people in the stereotypical sex, drugs and hangs open in shock, though his for an unbearably long sentence giene as a means of destroying high places often adhere to. This . rock-and-roll. owri locker is only approximately wasting away in the detention people whom they disliked. How­ type of thinking is destructive, as Simply put, we high schoolers half of a peanut butter sandwich room, the deans only cast each ever, the phrase: "You there, foul the lowly students often wonder may be breaking out of our shells away from being as bad as yours. other knowing glances as they breed! Comemeetyourdoomand why, if a person in a position of andmakingdecisionsonourown, ,. And then you tuni your eyes read over your rap sheet. feel the wrath of my locker!" power can disregard certain rules but we still need good examples doesn't seem to cut it. Instead, I and moral codes while stillachiev- to follow. Some subtleties may be think it is merely a phase of youth ing success, can't they? 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\ ··- I ' I I THE SPOTLIGHT . June 14, 2000 -PAGE 23 Students inducted into honor society· Happy grads Bethlehem Central High Feldman, Adam Frisch, Rachel Philips, Lindsay Piechnik and School students were recently in- Gajewski, Tara Gerber, Benjamin Nicole Privitera. ducted into tlle Gladys F. Newell Ghacik,Jenna Grant. Sloan Grenz, Also, Andrea Prudente, Moira Chapter of tlle National Honor John Hanley, Kimberly Hitter, Pulitzer-Kennedy, Meredith Society. The society honors stu- ·Rebecca Hoghe, Stephanie Rauch, Danielle Ricard, Katie dents who excel in scholarship, Hn11ner, Timothy Hwang, Riegel, Daniel Rosentllal, Brian leadership service and are of ex- MichelleKagan,DavidKievaland Rowan, Robyn Scherer, Gordon ceptional character. Alissa Kind. Schmidt, Robert Shaye, Sara The officers are: Lindsay .Also, Jennifer King, Kristy Sheikh, Christopher Sherin, Piechnik, president; Moira LaGrange, Edward Laird, Ellen· EmilySigal,MollySpooner,RYan Pulitzer-Kennedy, vice president; Lowrey, Kristen Lytle, Emily Stenson and Kathryn Svenson. Lena Eson, secretary; and Brian Maher, Krista Matuszek, Also, Sarah Szczech, Daniel Rowan, treasurer. Meredith· McCarthy, Elyse Traub, Amy Turner, Richard Inductees are Charles Abba McDonough, Beth Mosal1, Viglucci, Alex Voetsch, Samuel ElizabetllBacker,MelanieBaker: BridgetMurray,BenjaminNorris, Volo, Elke Wale, Erika Christy Baluff, Katllerine Bayer, _Rebecca Parafinczuk, Amy Par- Wasserstein, Victoria Winkeller. DanielleBianch,EdwardBiumen- sons, Lauren Peterson, David and Sarah Zimmer. . .,. ilia! and Maura Boyle. Also, Elizabetll Brookins, Mat- Delmar woman named to post thew Bums, Lindsey Caldwell, Michael Campbel1, Michael Karen Seward of Delmar was services at tlle college. Cardamone, Jason Chatterjee, recently named assistant director Seward is a graduate of Kelly Cheeseman, Gregory Cip­ of physical plant at Hudson Valley Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rioni, Hillary Cooley, Timothy Community College in Troy. witll a bachelor's degree in me­ Corson, Kathryn Coulon, Mc­ In her new post, Seward will chanical engineering. Caela Curran and Brendan Dalton. have primary responsibility for She also has a master's in engi­ Also, Patrick Davis, Elizabetll buildings and grounds mainte­ neering degree from Rensselaer Drake, Eileen Dunn, Deborah nance, operations and custodial Polytechnic Institute. Eames, Lena Eson, Arthur Capital District Transportation Financial planner Committee Business Meeting attends conference June 22, 20oo 3:oo pm Certified financial planner Capital District Transportation Committee 5 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY Mark T. Bryant of Bryant Asset Management recently attended CDTC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for tlle 2000 Century Club Confer- Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady area. ence ofNatllan and Lewis Securi- The public is welcome to comment on transportation ties,anationalsecuritiesfirmserv- related issues within the Capital District.

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• PAGE 24- June 14, 2000 THE SPOTLIGHT DELA this year's students scored in withchildrenforoneononeread- percentlastyear, and the percent­ those who need remediation, and ... - (From Page 1) those two categories, up from 81 ing time. There are many renie- age of kids who scored in Level4 if necessary, re-test some of the Whitney said the EIA scores percent last year." dialreadingandwritingprograms went from 18 percent last year to students mid-year. are a credit to the whole school L:Jomis also saw improvement in the district, and we are in the 32 percent this year. ''We've just given the teachers community. in the number of students scoring second year of providing $10,000 'The increase in Level 4 was the results," Diegel said. ''We need grants to each elementary school "Congratulations are in order in categories 1 and 2· to use as they see fit." one of the goals we wanted to to go underneath the scores, and achieve, so we saw a nice increase find out if there were particular to all of us, especially the parents "Last year, 20 percent of our {- of fourth-graders. It's a shared students were in those two cat- While L:Jomis is pleased with there," Diegel said. ''We also-bad standards that the students had endeavor," she said. egories, and this year only 13 per- the district's test scores, he said a number ofkidswho scored high more trouble with." they are only part of the picture. within Level4, whereas last year At Slingerlands, retiring Prin- cent are," he said. "We had eight Diegel stressed the importance we had nobody in the upper half. of taking the long view with the cipalDavidMurphywasdelighted students in category 1 last year, 'This test is only one measure One student had a perfect score, test scores. with his school's high scores. and only two students this year."· of the qualityofstudentlearning," and a few scored 786." he said. ''We at BC are committed ''The tests are not absolute "I'm not surpn'sed that we dJ'd ''We want to give credit to the to not see e d ucation . d'1storte d b y . ll,"Murphys"'d,"Buttogetup _ fourth-grade teachers," L:Jomis h . . W Diegel said the improvement measures," he said. "You have to We ~ overemp as1s on a smg1 e test. e was the result of better prepara- have some room to analyze the into the 700s was a surprise. I've said, "But districtwide, we've want the students to be prepared tion. results, realizing that you're deal- been l'nterested m· test scores for made it clear that this is not just a for the test, but our first goal is to a while. We have good kids, and fou rth-gra de exam. Th e K - 3 teac h - make sure that students have a "Last year, when these kids ingwith9-year-oldhumanbeings. We Ought to Produce Wl'th them. ers also play an important role." · d . . , th . were in third grade, we met with There's something that I think eeper appreCiation ,or e Im- theteachersandfamiliarizedthem Einstein said about testing. Ev­ . "The teachers did this," L:Jomis said the district had portance of good literature and with the test. They did more ac- erything _that can be measured Murphy added. 'There's been a done item analyses of last year's good writing, and that they read, tivities so that the kids would be doesn't always count, and every­ good buy-in from the second- and EIA tests to identify patterns that write and think well. This state better prepared, and not have ev- thing that counts can't always be third-grade teachers, so that this needed improvement. testisonlythetipoftheicebergin erything crammed into the first measured.Youhavetotakeadose testdoesn'tbecomeanimpossible He pointed to the number of measuring those attitudes and half of fourth grade." · of that when you look at the test task. Everybody pulled together, early intervention services that abilities." results." and we're all pretty happy. The have long been in place in the In Voorheesville, elementary Diegel said the preparation will kids were very excited, and we'll district as the tools that will con- school Principal Ed Diegel was continue, moving back even into In the Ravena-Coeymans­ be getting them all Popsicles to tinue to serve the children who also happy with his school's re- second grade. He and the teach­ Selkirk school district, Superin­ celebrate'' need remediation. suits. Voorheesville's mean score ers will also pay attention to the tendent Robert Drake was also increase in students who scored happy with the improvement Loomis pointed out that 'There'stheextended-ilaypro- was 680, up nine points over last in the Level2 category. • fourth-graders at both A.W. districtwide, many students had gramforkindergartnerswhoneed year's score of671. Becker and Pieter B. Coeymans scored in categories 3 and 4. it, as well as the Early Learning In 1999, none of the children "We had a few more kids tak­ ing the test," Diegel said. "Of the elementary schools showed this "Last year 23 percent of our Focus, or ELF, program, a sum- scored a Level 1; this year 1 per­ 17 students in Level 2, seven of year. students were in category 4, and mer program that's now been ex- cent did. Sixteen percent of this them were within seven points or The RCSmeanscorewentfrom thisyear39percentare,"L:Jomis tendedthrougheighth-grade,"he year's students were in Level2, less of Level 3." 648 last year to 662 this year. At said. ''We had 58 percent in cat- said.'There'sthe1000Bookspro- compared to 12percentlastyear. Diegel said teachers will moni­ Becker, themeanscorewentfrom -egory 3 last year, and 48 percent gram for preschoolers, and Jump Fifty-one percent of the students 645 to 668, and at Pieter B. this year. Overall, 87 percent of Start, whichpairsadultvolunteers were in Level 3, compared to 71. tor these students, and work with ~~~~~~~~~------. Coeymans, from 651 to 658. . At Becker this year, 1 percent Fo11 rth Alllma! of the children scored in Levell, comparedwith6percentlastyear; Agentleman Bethlehem First Garden Tour 28percentscoredin Level2, com­ • pared to 43 percent last year; 44 Wednesday, June 14 • 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. percent sconid in Level3, close to and afather. last year's 45 percent; and 26 per­ This Father's Day, give your favorite Dad a gift -Rain Date June 15th- centofthe students scored in Level certificate for the luxury of a hot-towel shave, skin 4, a substantial improvement over care treatment or haircut from Gregory's. Or, Eight private last year's 5 percent. choose something.special from our full line At Pieter B. Coeymans, 3 per­ of imported men's grooming products. "You Can Do It" cent of the students were in Level 1, actually an increase over last Remember, he's a classy guy, and gardens in Delmar year's 1 percent. he doesn't need another tie! Thirty-six percent scored in Level2, compared to lastyear's39 percent; 46 percent were in Level Gregorys 3, whereas last year it was 58 per­ $10·00 "f eBARBERSHOP cent; and 15 percent of the chil­ iiill Ma.sters of Barbering per person dren scored in Level 4, another Main Square in Delmar improvement over last year's 2 318 Delaware Ave. • 439·3525 Brochures describing the gardens and a guide map ·will be on sale from 3·6 pm on percent. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. 9 to 8 pm Fri.9 to 6 pm,Sat. 9Io 5 pm Wednesday, June 14, in the PARKING LOT of the Price Chopper Plaza Noting that he doesn't like to on New Scotland Ave., Slingerlands. see schools ranked, Drake said ~;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;::::::;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ he was nonetheless pleased at the district's substantial progress. ''We had a big percentage in­ crease in levels 3 and 4, and levels 1 and 2 decreased," Drake said. As to why that happened, Drake, who started as RCS super­ intendent in January, said that "a lot of things kicked into place." "Our coordinated K-12 EIA program was put into place last year, and we've done a lot of staff Marie Coluccio and Loretta Ackerman development," Drake said. "The •-. formerly of the CHP/KPNE Optical Shop seriousness and focus that the are pleased to welcome you to Eyedentity Eyewear. teachers have is starting to pay off." Located at 1315 Central Ave., AJbany, NY -. 1/2 mi. east of Colonie Center. Drake said that in the fall the 459-2638 district will implementa reading program for kindergarten through We've served your vision and optical needs proudly second grade that was recently and professionally for 25 years. Why go anywhere else? approved by the school board. Come to those you know and trust for vision care. ''We'll implement this series, "t then move on to a three-four," Drake said. ''We'll continue with the staff development and the fo­ ' . JUNE 6 -JULY 2 cus shown there." SPECIAL UMITED RUN, TICKETS $15 • $40 TOU FRE£ 1-188-DOMETIX or 44Hlll M·F 8:10a.m.- 4:)0 p.m. In Delmar Group ticket sale5 315-443-9844 . .. oYt·s what sets you apart. Ticket. 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He will spend the sum­ (From Page 1) intend to take that through the that DOT crews would be able to Margo Downes of Delmar, was mer at the University of Chicago winterandfacespringrunoffswith resume work on the slope stabili­ meeting called by Fuller. the improvised channel that's in recently inducted into the Omi­ Materials Research Science and Burnett said Wednesday that zation before midweek was cron Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Engineering Center as one of ' the geotechnical team that had place right now." washed away. the University of Buffalo. seven interns under the National DOTs emergency contractor, "The smaller rains are no threat b een monitoring the hillside had Reale Construction, wasted no Downes, a 1997 graduate of Science Foundation Research Ex­ not detected anymajormovement to the hillside, but they hamper Bethlehem Central High School, periences for Undergraduates " since the May 18 slides that time;byendofdayTuesday,when our ability to get out there and will be entering his senior year Program. claimed the California Produce DOT officials green-lighted the work," Burnett said. Market and prompted the road temporary fix, bulldozers had al- For now, DOT engineers will ready begun scraping the upper Student inducted into Cum Laude Society ,_ cl osing. The sloughing action of edgeofthescarftoendtheslough­ have to wait and watch. the face of the scarf appeared to "Our answeris still pretty much Albany Academy for Girls re­ ing high school. Albany Academy befollowingthepredictedcourse, ing and create the desired slope. the same," Burnett said Monday. cently honored six newly elected for Girls has had a Cum laude gradually restoring the slope to The governor's Wednesday "If we can lay a one-on-two slope members to the Cum laude Soci­ chapter for 72 years. ·, its natural pitch_ and the appar- morning press release made ety at a ceremony at the school. DOTs commitment to the plan out there, we can reopen a couple . ent stability of the "mud mass" official,andthenewsthattheroad of lanes." Among those elected was se­ Long-Term Care down below convinced the But it appears likely, he said, nior Patricia Lenihan of Delmar, '< geotechs that work could begin was within a week of reopening that relocating the streambed be­ who will attend Williams College Insurance on shoring up the hillside. was received with relief by most in the fall. A geotechnical expert from of the crowd Wednesday night. low to prevent further undermin­ But by Thursday afternoon, ing of the hillside would now be­ Cum laude is an international Oregon, who analyzed the slope DOT engineers had decided that come a higher priority-and that honor society recognizing aca­ FREE GUIDE over the preceding weekend, for- . there was insufficient native rna­ would push back the road's re­ demic excellence among second­ EXPLAINS WAYS warded his analysis to DOT last opening. ary school students. TOSAVEFROM t Tuesday_ and largely concurred terial to rely on as the principal fill. 20%T040% with their assessment of the Crushed stone, supplied by South For how long? "I'm sorry," They are chosen on the basis hillside's behavior. With that, Bethlehem'sCallananlndustries, Burnett said. "I just don't have an of grade point average and diffi­ Important information DOT planners began briefingtheir began arriving at the site in a con- answer for that." culty level of courses taken dur- from the American ' superiors on the remedial action tinuous conga line of trucks that ======----~ Association for Long- continued throughout the day Term Care Insurance. The t h at was on the drawing boards. Friday, where it was dumped at booklet is free and describes ways The plan was to use existing the top of the slope, pushed over • native material on the edge of the the edge by a bulldozer, and then you can save on this valuable protection. scarf, supplemented by crushed dragged further down the slope stone and gravel trucked to the · by another. top of the slide area, to create a But the week's rain continued CALL NOW FOR YOUR firm two-on-one slope-two hori- zontalfeetforeachverticalone- to hamper the effort. FREE COPY thatwouldsufficientlystabilizethe "Every time it rains, it makes t our base softer and softer, and hillside to permit the two eastern that leads to more slides," Burnett lanes of Delaware Avenue to be IfT.~~~~~ New York Long-Term reopened. said. IIIIIIILiflll Care Brokers, Ltd. 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Weight Extra Lean_, ...... --.. ··• t.L Suppkml'lll Pl.111 ( omJI.ll r....on ~ thus relieving some of the imme- ter of the original slide," Burnett Pnces Good Thru 6!17/00 • Tuesday Fr1day 9-6, Saturday 8-5, Closed Sunday-Monday diate pressure the disaster had placed on Bethlehem commuters sai!bulldozer got stuck in mud at and businesses, DOT would be the base of the hill in mid-morn­ able to devote its attentions ing, and two others were brought throughout .the summer and fall down to attempt to extricate it. to the main fix: relocating the But about 1 p.m., a crew installing '"' streambed that had started the anotherslopeindicatoronthehill­ whole slide a month earlier; re- storing the sides of the slide area side felt the earth begin to f!lOVe, and warned off the bulldozer " to secure the adjacent properties; crews, who evacuated the hillside. and permanently stabilizing the The bulldozer already stuck at slide area. the bottom was buried up to its Respect task force ,._ Theultimategoal,Burnettsaid, cab in the subsequent slide, but was reopening all four lanes of no one was injured. seeks volunteers Delaware Avenue as they had A volunteer crew assembled been before May 16, possibly by SaturdaynightbyFullerprepared Are you the parent of a Bethl.ehem middle school student? Are you "' the end of the summer. anddistributedabriefnoticeabout a parent of an incoming sixth-grade student? Would you like to be ''We hope to be done and stabi- the new slide to reassure nearby lized before the snow flies," residents of their safety. But as involved in your child's school and be part of interesting and produc­ "' Burnett said Friday. ''We don't rainreturnedMonday,anychance tive activities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should be part 1 of the Respect for All task force. The task force is made up of middle Special on lJlfilt1t c" "j7 school faculty, administrators, parents, guidance counselors and

--r- community members. The mission of Respect for All at BCMS is to promote respectful The Jacob's Ladder Trail behavior. Wednesday, 8:30p.m. For the past three years, the task force has offered students oppor­ Bonhoeffler: Agent of Grace Thursday, 9 p.m. tunities to attend workshops on such topics as bullying, harassment •' Savage Planet: Volcanic Killers and effective communication. We have brought in speakers and teen Friday, 8 p.m. acting troupes who gave presentations on issues such as disabilities Antiques Roadshow Saturday, 8 p.m. and dealing with stress. Nature: Wolves and Buffalo The task force met recently to begin planning next year's activities. Sunday, 8 p.m. We need your help to be successful. Call Bethlehem Networks Project The 1900 House: Rude Awakening Monday, 9 p.m. at 439-7740 to join Respect for All. Nova: Ice Mummies Tuesday, 9 p.m.

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.,.- Sandra Crowley Albany; a stepdaughter, Kaari She was the widow of James and the Reformed . Church Truck Co. in Voorheesville for Stannard of Albany; a stepson, Macarille. Crafters. many years. Sandra Ruzzi Crowley, 50, of Blake Decker of Albany; and a Survivors include a son, Tho- Survivorsincludeherhusband, He was an Army veteran of I Delmar died Saturday, June 10, at grandson. Albany Medical Center Hospital mas Macarille of Saugerties; a Daniel Alger; a daughter, Kathy World War II and a member of from injuries sustained in an acci­ Services were from Temple Is­ daughter, Marsha Doyle of Minnix of Ithaca; a sister, Essie American Legion Post 1493 in dent on May 23. rael. Coeymans; three sisters, Gilda Anastasio of Albany; and a grand- Voorheesville. Mrs. Crowley was a graduate Entombment was in the family Iannone, Helen Weaver and child. Survivors include two sisters, of The College of Saint Rose, mausoleum at Beth Emeth Cem­ Pauline Castiglione; two brothers, Services were from the Mary Wehre and Dorothy where she also earned a master's etery in Loudonville. Michael Cashara and Albert RockefellerFunera!HomeinEast McDonald, both of New Salem; degree. The period of mourning was Cashara;threegrandchildren;and Greenbush. and a brother, John McHugh of four great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Bloomingrove Albany. . She was a first-grade teacher at observed at the Michaelson· resi­ EJ. Arthur Elementary School in dence In Slingerlands. ServiceswerefromSt.Patrick's Cemetery in North Greenbush. Calling hours are today, June Athens for29 years. Contributions may be made to Church. Contributionsmay be made to 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Reilly & She was a member of Delta the Herman and Libbie Arrangements were by the the Mohawk & Hudson River Son Funeral Home, 9 Voorhees­ Kappa Gamma Honor Society for Michaelson Early Childhood Cen­ BabcockFuneral Home in Ravena Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., ville Ave., Voorheesville. Women Educators. ter atTemple Israel, 600 New Scot­ Burial was in St. Patrick's Cern- Menands 12204. Services Thursday will be at 9 land Ave., Albany 12208. She was a communicant of the etery in Ravena · a.m. from Reilly & Son Funeral Church ofSt Thomas the Apostle Arrangements were by the Patrick McHugh Home and at 9:30 at St. Matthew's in Delmar. Levine Memorial Chapel in Al­ Church on Mountainview Street bany. Mary Adams PatrickH.McHugh,8l,ofNew in Voorheesville: Survivors include her husband, Mary R Adams, 79, of Delmar Salem South Road in New Salem Burial will be in St. Agnes Cem­ E. Daniel Crowley; a son, Michael died Thursday, June 8, at St. diedMonday,June 12,athishome. I Crowley of Delmar; a daughter, etery in Menands. Rose Shea Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Albany, Mr. McHugh <;aitlin Crowley of Delmar; her Contributions may be made to Rose Dolores Shea, 81, of Born in Akron, Ohio, she gradu­ had lived in New Salem most of mother, Julia Ricci Ruzzi of the Voorheesville Area Ambu­ Delmar died Tuesday, June 6, at ated from Mineville High School his life. Catskill; and three brothers, Car­ lance, PO Box 238, Voorheesville -• Albany Medical Center Hospital. and Burroughs Technical School He was a machinist for. Walter 12186. mine Ruzzi andJosephRuzzi, both in Albany. of Catskill, and Francis Ruzzi of She was a graduate of Albany Athens. High School. Mrs. Adams was an office man­ ager for Freihofer Baking Co. Historical group publishes book ' Services were from the Mrs. Shea worked for the Thru­ Applebee Funeral Home in way Authority, before she retired She was the widow of William TheThwnofNewScotlandHis­ tions. The association has 400 Delmar and the Church of St. after 30 years. Adams. torical Association's book Images copies for sale. Thomas the Apostle. She was a charter member and Survivors include a sister, Ethel of America: New Scotland Town­ It is being sold at New Scotland Burial was in Bethlehem Cem­ past president of the Albany Blansit of New Mexico; a brother, ship is now available for purchase. town hall, Voorheesville Public li­ etery in Delmar. County Volunteer Ftremen's aux­ Charles Roberts of Missouri; a The book, which has been a braryandatSuperValuFoods.All > iliary and a 50 plus year member stepson,RobertAdams;anilastep­ year in the making, has been de­ proceeds go to the historical asso­ Contributions may be made to of the Elsmere Fire Co. auxiliary daughter, Jean Bookhop. the St. Thomas Church Memorial livered to the association. ciation. and a member of the Bethlehem Services were from the Church There are 220 photographs To order the book by mail, send , Fund, 35 Adams Place, Delmar Volunteer Firemen's auxiliary. 12054. of St. Thomas the Apostle in with captions in the 128 pages of a check for$20.49 to: Book Order, She was the widow of James Delmar. the book. Priced at $18.99 each New Scotland Historical Associa­ Shea. Burial was in Bethlehem Cem­ ($20.49 if mailed), the book will tion, Box 541, Voorheesville • Martin Michaelson Survivors include three sons, _etery. be a family keepsake for genera- 12186. Martin A Michaelson, 55, of James Shea of New City, Kevin Arrangements were by the Slingerlands died Saturday, June Shea of Delmar and Brian Shea of Applebee Funeral Home in 10. East Greenbush; a sister, Delmar. Company earns magazine award A lifelong Capital District resi­ Geraldine Heaphy; two brothers, Contributions may be made to Davies Office Refurbishing has at least 51 percent of its opera­ dent, he joined his father's firm, Joseph Laraia and Vincent Laraia; the American Heart Association, been recognized as one of the tions in inner-city areas, have 10 Herman Michaelson Inc., in 1965. and seven grandchildren. 440 New Kamer Road, Colonie Inner City 100 companies ofiCIC­ or more employees in 1998, have .. - As president, he merged with Services were from the Daniel 12205 or the Arthritis Foundation, Inc. Magazine. a five-year operating-sales history Storm King Fruit Sales in 1970 to Keenan Funeral Home and St. 1717 Central Ave., Colonie 12205. To qualify for this year's Inner with at least six months of rev­ form New YorkAppleSales, which James Church, both in Albany. City 100, a company had to be an enues in 1994 and an increase of ~ became the largest fresh apple Burial was in Calvary Cemetery independent for-profit corpora­ 1998 sales over 1997 sales, and market sales agency in the state. in Glenmont. Lillian Cupps tion, partoership, or proprietor­ 1998 sales of at least $1 million. Mr. Michaelson served on the Contributions may be made to lillian R Lord Cupps, 84, of ship, be headquartered in or have board ofdirectorsofthe New York the Albany County Auxiliary Selkirk died Thursday, June 8, at and New England Apple Institute Scholarship Fund, c/o Carolyn St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. and was a member of the U.S. Day, 31 Herber Ave., Delmar Born in Rotterdam, she was a BCHS students win writing awards Apple Institute. 12054. lifelong resident of the Capital Friends of the Bethlehem Pub­ journalismrespectivelyatthe Uni­ He was a longtime leader of the District. lic library recently presented its versity at Albany, awarded certifi­ New York Apple Association, Rose Macarille Mrs. Cupps was a supervisor first Writing Awards to three catesofmeritandchecksfor$100 " . which gave him its George Lamont for Sterling Winthrop Laborato­ Delmar residents who are sopho­ to Joseph Kopchick, Emily Wistar Leadership Award this year. Rose Cashara Macarille, 83, of ries for more than 30 years before mores at Bethlehem Central High and Sasha LoPresti. He was a member of Temple Selkirk died Tuesday, June 6, at she retired. School. Our Lady of Mercy life Center in All three are students of Jean Israel in Albany and a supporter of She was a communicant of the ~- Guilderland. Ronald Berger and Carolyn Donnelly, who teaches English at its Herman and libbie Michaelson Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Yalkut, professors of history and the high school. Early Childhood Center, named Born in Glasco, N.Y., she lived in Delmar and a member of the for his parents. He also supported in Coeymans and Ravena before Albany Obedience Club. the United Jewish Federation. moving to Selkirk. She was the widow of George EMS crews honored for rescue He was husband of the late Mrs. Macarille was a seam­ Cupps. stress for the former Levy's Dress Albany Medical Center's emer­ partment, Colonie Emergency Ann Salk Michaelson for 25 years. Survivors include a niece, gency department recently hon­ Medical Services and New York .,. Survivors include his wife, Factory in Ravena for more than Sandy O'Keefe. 30years. ored several emergency medical State Police life Guard helicopter Synnove Michaelson; a daughter, Services were from the Dreis service crews for outstanding were honored for rescuing Amy Michaelson of New York She was a communicant of St. Funeral Home in Albany and the prehospital care and efforts in res­ Hannah Scranton, 13, of Albany, , City; a son, Peter Michaelson of Patrick's Church in Ravena. ChurchofSt Thomas the Apostle. cue situations. after she fell of a cliff at]ohn Boyd Burial was in Calvary Cemetery Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Thacher State Park last year. in Glenmont. Co., Albany County Sheriffs De- Contributions may be made to the Mohawk & Hudson River V'ville woman receives award Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands 12204. At the recent American Red Bethlehem was given the Good ·-~ The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices Cross of Northeastern New York Neighbor Award. awards dinner, Nancy Ahola of Ralph Mead of the Beverwick for relatives and friends who do not or have Edna Alger Voorheesville, a Red Cross emer­ Retirement Community in -~ ,­ not lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Edna Alger, 74,ofDelmardied gency service volunteer, was Slingerlands provided piano en­ Scotland. The charge for a paid death notice Thursday, June 8, at her home. awarded the James Kane Second tertainmentfor the more than200 is $25. BorninAtlanta,Ga.,shewasa Career Award and the town of guests. longtime resident of the Capital We will continue tci print Obituaries of District. BCHS senior named Cornell scholar residents and former residents of the Towns of Mrs. Alger was an administra- BCHS senior Gordon Schmidt out of an entering class of more < • tive assistant for the state Office of Selkirk has been selected as a than 3100. of General Services for 29 years Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. Cornell Presidential Research Presidential Research Scholars In Memoriam, and Cards of Thanks will also before she retired. Scholar at Cornell University in were selected for their academic -.. , b · d f, $ She was a member of Ithaca, beginning in the fall. performance and intellectual cu­ ' .J Helderberg Reformed Church ! L--e_p_r_I_n_te__ o_r_2_5_. ______He will be one of 84 scholars, riosity. I I , • I THE SPOTLIGHT June 14, 2000 PAGE 27

St. Peter's Hospital \ Girl, Caroline Rose Seely, to Mary and Patrick Seely of Delmar, May 18. Girl, Kateri Ann Mosher, to Ellen and Michael Mosher of Selkirk, May 20. Male, Cruz Austin Royce, to Bonnie and David Royce of Selkirk, May 28. Boy, James Ralph Dassaro, to Porzia and James Dassaro of Delmar, May 30. Boy, Brendan Thomas Kane, to Kathleen and Thomas Kane of Delmar, June 1.

Boston College Emily Spooner of Delmar Megan Corneil and David Goodfellow (bachelor's in elementary and spe­ cial education, magna cum laude). Corneil, Goodfellow to wed Bryant &Stratton Megan Alanna Cornell, daugh­ Bethlehem Central High School Business Institute ter ofThomas and Martha Corneil and Dickinson College. Shannon Bujack of Slinger­ of Delmar, and David William Thefuturegroomisagraduate lands (associate's in information Goodfellow, son Thomas and ofBethlehem Central High School technology I programming), Beverly Goodfellow ofDelmar, are and St Lawrence University. Catharine Kaufman of Glenmont I engaged to be married. The couple plans an Aug. 26. (associate's in administrative as­ The bride-to-be is a graduate of wedding. sistant-information technology) and J ody Zabel of Clarksville (assoCiate's in administrative as­ Lauder, Crandall engaged sistant - legal program, with Amy and Jason Brennan highest distinction). ,. Ann Marie Lauder, daughter of for Home Instead Senior Care in Robert and Jenny Lauder of Albany. Ithaca College VanDeloo, Brennan marry Selkirk, and Matthew William The future groom is a driver Crandall, son of]anet Crandall of for Robert's/Road OneTowingin Kimberly Harvey of Delmar Amy VanDdoo, daughter of Christian VanDeloo and I ohn Glenmont and the late Matthew Glenmont. (bachelor's in journalism). Joseph and Frances VanDeloo of l.ayou. Jere my Brennan, Ian Delmar, and Jason Brennan, son Claydon were junior ushers. Crandall, are engaged to be mar­ The couple plans an Aug. 5 SUNY Oneonta ried. of Richard and Sue Brennan of The bride is a graduate of wedding. Nicole Roth of Delmar (bach­ The bride-to-be is a caregiver Poestenkill, were married Feb. 19. Bethlehem Central High School elor of science). The Rev. Dominic Ingemie per­ and Maria College. Yale University formed the ceremony at St. James She is a registered nurse at St V'ville student inducted into society Church in Albany. A reception ,;- achievementamongalumniinthe Joshua Kagan of Delmar Peter's Hospital in Albany and a Christopher Hackel of Voor­ followed at the Italian American student at SUNY Utica. heesville, a senior majoring in field of engineering. (bachelor'sinhistorywithdistinc- Community Center. computer science in LC; Smith To beeligibleforconsideration, tion, summa cum laude). The groom is a graduate of The matron of honor was Averill Park High School and College of Engineering and Com­ Joanne Premo, sister of the bride. puter Science at Syracuse Univer­ Hudson Valley Community Col­ ~~tef;~~~:~e~~u~fe~~~r ~~:!~--~a-11,...,,:s:"St:r sity, was recently inducted into mthetrlastcollegeyear.Theyare ·· · ··· · · · · · · · Bridesmaids were Mary Ellen lege. the Tau Beta Phi Honor Society. further considered on the basis of · · Brennan, Ericka Stevens and He works for Callanan Indus- · The society recognizes distin­ personal integrity, breadth of in- Boston College - Emily Nichol Germann. Madaline tries in South Bethlehem. guished scholarship and exem­ terest both inside and outside en- Spooner of Delmar. Claydon and Colleen Brennan werejunior bridesmaids. After a wedding trip to F1orida plary character among students gineering,adaptabilityandunself- Columbia University - and the Bahamas, the couple :ives of engineering and professional ish activity. Kathryn SherWin of Delmar. The best man was lionel Keefe. in Albany. LeMoyne College - Leah Ushers were Christopher Tripi, Sajdak of Selkirk Rochester Institute ofTechnol­ ogy-Carrie Brown of Glenmont. SUNY Alfred Luke Giovanniello and Daniel Macarin, both of Delmar. SUNY Brockport- Benjamin Chady and Kimberly Comtois, both of Delmar. ,.-

Grateful Dads to perform at town park DJ SERVICES JEWELRY 1-·· Down Swing Productions Profes­ Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 The Grateful Dads, a local musical group, will I sional D.J. Services. Music from the Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia­ perform poolside at Elm Avenue town park on .,, 1940's through today tailored to meet monds - Handcrafted Wedding Rings & your taste.- 393-4718. Attendant's Gifts. Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. '1'_-·_.·_-··.

I The group will play popular music from the '60s I ~,. INVITATIONS to the '90s. Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 439-8123 Personalized invitations & annOunce­ There is no fee other than pool admission. 1 ments for weddings, showers, bar mitzvah, new baby, graduation .

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ARTS & ENTERTA NIVIENT Troy celebrates the.arts ·with weekend festival By JOHN BRENT The artists begin work at 8 a.m. on Saturday with the selection of the best entries taking place at 5 p.m. that ·' t's a weekend of arts and crafts, with afternoon. There are more than $1,500 entertainmentfor grownups and kids, in cash prizes for the ""'"ning artists with I a weekend of music and food and fun a $300 prize going to the winner of the for everyone. People's Choice Award, the artist It's the Riverfront Arts Fest, a Troy selected by festival attendees. ·tradition now in its 35th year. The festival, Another popular attraction for the sponsored by the Arts Center of the weekend event is the "Fence" Show. Capital Region, takes place, Saturday and When the festival began 35 years ago, the Sunday, June 17 and 18, from noon to entire event was held across the street dusk on both days. from the Art Center's former home on There's plenty to do for all ages so Troy's Second Street and artwork was bring the family. Stop by for a few hours displayed onthe iron fence surrounding ., or spend the whole weekend. The festival Washington Park, hence, the name at Troy's Riverfront Park and all along "Fence" show. Even after the festival River Street and is free and open to the expanded in size and moved to the larger public. · Riverfront Park area, the name stuck and The "Blues on the Main Stage" will be remains affectionately in use today. The Reggie and the Red Hot Feet a major attraction for many people juried show is open to anyone who is a Warmers (above) will be on the .,. attending the festival. Performers, member of the Arts Center. Artists "Celebration Stage" at the featuring national recording artists, will · working in all media are invited to submit Riverfront Arts Fest this weekend perform throughout the weekend. On up to five works which will be on display In Troy. The group Is scheduled to Saturday, W.C. Spencer, Wild Child at City Hall throughout the weekend. perform on Sunday at9:30 a.m. Butler and Dr. Hector and the Groove For information about the "Fence" Kids can try their hand at various Injectors will appear. show, or to register for the Streetpainting arts and crafts in the "How To" Pavilion. A girl, left, learns how The Sunday lineup includes The Bad Competition, call the Arts Center at 273- 0552. to use a potter's wheel. ' Boys of Blues, Rodney Brown & Hotrod Below, a streetpalnter prepares · with Chicago Blues Divas China Berry On Sunday, GE will sponsor a 5K Run her entry lor the competition. and Faye "Peaches" Staten. for the Arts as part of the festival. The In addition to "Blues on the Main course, described as "flat and fast," Stage," there will also be the VSA Arts begins at Troy City Hall, winds through Blues Schedule "Family Stage." This venue .features downtown, reverses and concludes at SATRUDAY .. entertainment for children and families .Monument Square in the heart of the 12:30 WC. Spencer and, of course, the young at heart. festival. 2:00 Wild Child Butler Jugglers, singers, dancers, magicians The race begins at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 Wild Child Butler and more will be appearing throughout runners must register by June 17. The 5:00 Dr. Hector and the the day on both Saturday and Sunday. fee to enter is $20. Proceeds benefit the Groove Injectors · The Castle Bridge Players, a regional · Arts Center's Art in Education programs. puppet company, will premiere a new Hand made prizes, created by potter John SUNDAY show, "The Wishaphants." Using Visser, will be offered in over 14 I 2:00 The Bad Boys of Blues oversized marionettes and unusual categories, including a category for "Best 2:00 Rodney Brown and staging, the group has acquired a local Hat." Hotrod following for their unique theatrical Because Sunday is Father's Day, dads 3:30 Rodney Brown and endeavors. are encouraged to race as a team with a Hotrod presents Also on the "Family Stage," Sujeet son or daughter and there is a prize for Chicago Divas featuring . -· Desai will perform on the Family Stage best combined team times. For China Berry on Saturday. This young entertainer from information or to registerforthe race call 272-0552. 4:00 Rodney Brown and the Syracuse area' has Downs Syndrome. Hotrod presents His musical gifts defy the limitations· For a free catalog of the Arts Center's society often places on people with class schedule and enrollment infor­ Chicago Divas featuring disabilities. mation, call the center at 273-0552. Peaches Staten A third stage, the MVP "Celebration Stage," will offer traditional music and dance with an ethnic slant. On Saturday, eastern dancing, gospel music and Irish music will be offered and on Sunday, Latin, Chinese, Indian music will be performed. Everybody has an artistic side to them and folks will have a chance to dabble in various arts and crafts in the "How to Pavilion." People will have the chance to try pottery and clay wheel throwing, stained glass making, jewelry making and metal work and see all the various crafts demonstrated by professionals. Kids can be creative, too, in the Hannaford/M&T Bank "Kid's Crafts Pavilion." Youngsters can get some hands-on experience with arts and crafts, under the supervision of local artists. · Of course, one of the highlights and unique features of the Riverfront Arts Fest is the "Streetpainting Competition." This will be the 12th year for the popular event. The sidewalks along Troy's River Street are sectioned off into "concrete canvases" and artists created richly , colored and varied chalk masterpieces using special deep-hue chalks provided by the Arts Center. To participate, artists pay $28 per square ($23 for Arts Center members) and should make reservations. early as the spaces have been selling out

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JANIS IAN RAY MANZAREK Rourke, plus New Failh exhibit, through and resume, for children under 18, June CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES The Van Oyck, 237 Union St., June 23, 23 Monroe St.lnformatron, and Michael McClure, The Van Dyck, 26, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Little Theater rehea~als at Columbia High School, Schenectady, June 17, 7 and 9:30p.m, 237 Union St., Schenectady, June 23, 7 462-4775. of Russell Sage College. Information, Luther Road, East Greenbush, 7 to 9. $22. Information. 381-1111. and 9:30 p:m., $22. Information, 381- 274-3200. p.m., Tuesdays. Information, 477-8308. UNFORGffiABLE: THE NAT KING 1111. ALBANY INTERNATIONAL COLE STORY Steve miller AIRPORT GALLERY DELMAR COMMUNITY new musical, Capital Rep, 111 N. Pearl classic rocker, Saratoga Performing Arts FREIHOFER JAZZ FESTIVAL "Formations," modern sculpture exhibit. ORCHESTRA St.. Albany, through June 25. $25 to $35. Center, Saratoga Springs, June 18.7:30 Saratoga PerfOrming Arts Center, through July 30. lnlormation, 242-2240. openings in the string, horn and CltUSQ.$/.L.u- lntormalion. 445-7469. p.m., $15 to $32.50. Information. 587- Saratoga Springs, June 24 and 25, percussion sections. Information, 439- ~lf1'Q.$ 9330. beginning at noon, $30 to $47. ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY 1603. SHENANDOAH Information, 587-9330. AND ART musical, Mac-Haydn Theater, Route 203, KISS punch bowls from the institute's COLONIE TOWN BAND MUSIC CLASSES Chatham, through June 18, $18.90 to with Ted Nugent, Saratoga Performing collection, 63 State St., through June 23. openings for percussion and low brass in many folk instruments, Old Songs, ROI $20.90, $9 for children under 12. Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, June 20, 7 'Visual Al'~s Information, 463-4478. playeffi, reheaffials on Mondays at 7:30 Center. Route 155, Guilderland. Information, 392-9292. . p.m., $35 to $55.50. lnformatron. 587- p.m. at town hall, Route 9, Newtonville . Information, 765-2815. 9330. YATES GALLERY Information, 783-2760. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM in Standish library of Siena College, MUSEUM ART CLASSES JOHN MAYALL An Art of Pure Form," Selections from the Route 9, Loudonville, contemporary COLONIE CENTENNIAL ongoing, Albany Institute ot History & and the Bluesbreakers, Big House Guggenheim Museum, through July 30. sculptor David Peterson, through June BRASS CHOIR Art. Information, 463-4478. Brewing Co., Sheridan Avenue, Albany, Theodore Roosevelt: Icon of the 15. Information, 783-2517. openings lor brass players, rehearsals on June21, 8 p.m., $12 in advance. $15 at American Century, through July 9, first Thursday and third Tuesday of the DANCE CLASSES POISON Treasures from the Wunsch Americana the door. Information, 587-9330. month, at 7:15p.m., town hall, Route 9, ongoing, all levels, ballet. jazz and with Cinderella, Dokken and Slaughter, Foundation and the Weitsman Stoneware Newtonville. Information, 783-2760. modern, New School of Ballet,1098 Collection, through Sept. 13, plus Call gel' S~ratoga Performing Arts Center, THE JOHN HALL BAND Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady, Mondays permanent collections, Empire State Saratoga Springs, June 14. 6 p.m., $15 to Thursdays and Saturdays. Information, with Robbie Dupree-and Jonell Mosser, Plaza, Madison Avenue. Information, Al'tists MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB to $31.50. Information, 587-9330. 346-1096. Alive at Five concert, Corning Preserve, 474-5877. WOMEN'S CHORUS Albany, June 22. 5 p.m .. free. invitation for new members to join in DAVE MASON AUDITION singing classical and popular songs, ART CLASSES ALBANYCENTER GALLERIES with Hair of the Dog, McGeary's, 4 OLD SONGS FESTIVAL for 2000-01 season of New York State Thrrd Reformed Church, 20 TenEyck watercolor, oil and drawing, beginner and paintings by GeoHrey Oetrani, Clinton Square, Albany, June 15, 8 p.m., Theater Institute, prepare a nonclassical Ave., Albany, Tuesdays, 7:30p.m. intermediate, Wednesdays and $5. Information, 463-1455. concerts, dances and classes, featuring Christopher Kobuskie and Ragellah two-minute monologue and bring photo Information, 477-4454. traditional music, Altamont Fairgrounds, Thursdays, taught by Kristin Woodward. Route 146, June 23 to 25, $20 Friday, Information, 783-1828. S.O.B. $40 Saturday, $25 Sunday. lntormation, with Annie Sidley, Alive at Five concert, 7p5-2815. HOCUS-FOCUS BY Coming Preserve, Albany, June 15, 5 HENRY IOLTINOFF BEGINNING& p.m., free. • NRBQ MAGIC MAZE ENDING McGeary's, 4 Clinton Square, Albany, "A" JESSE COLIN YOUNG June 23, 10 p.m., $10. Information, 463- FAXVSQOLJHECAXV and sons, The VanDyck, 237 Union St., 1455. Schenectady, June 16,7 and 9:30p.m., $25. Information, 381-1111. TRPNLJHFDABYXVT RPOAMKIGLCAEDBZ XWULTRQOO I CANL J A I A A(A R G E N T I N A)G A LFUSDNCEACROIYI On volleys, ~ IS important to not BXGKAWMVTREZBSR have a weak wrist Keep your ERUARRODNAMIAPE wrist finn tlrrough the shot. ROSNATNALTAR.RLG TKTJ IALBANIAAGL AMABALAILARTSUA

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ANDERSON ORIENT TEXTILE partnership served upon him is 52 nance·, refinance and otherwise LEGAL NOTICE Secretary of State is designated NOTICE OF FORMATION OF -.. ;. CO. LLC Corporate Circle, Albany, New deal with real estate, personal as the agent of the LLC upon LLC ' York 12203. property, and any type of busi- Notice of formation of WEST 5TH whom process afainst the LLC was filed with SSNY on 6/7/00.· 4. The name and business ad- ness. STREET CONDOMINIUM AS· ·may be served. he address to John Hillmann & Sons Farm LLC Office: Albany County. SSNY des- ~ress of the sole general partner (June 14, 2000) SOCIATES, LLC a NYS limited li· which the Secretary of State shall filed Articles of Organization with ignated as agent of LLC Whom IS: ability company (LLC). Formation mail a copy of any process the New York Secreta6h of State ' process against may be served. DRL, LLC . filed w~h SSNY on 05/04/2000. against the LLC is c/o DRL, LLC. on May 24, 2000. Its ice is lo- • The P.O. address which SSNY 52 Corporate Circle LEGAL NOTICE Off. Loc.: Albany Co. SSNY des· 52 Corporate Circle,Aibany, New cated in Albany County. The Sec- shall mail any process against the Albany, New York 12203 ignated as agt. of LLC, upon York 12203. retary of State has been desig- LLC served upon him: The LLC, 5. The latest date upon which the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that whom process may be served.· (June 14, 2000) nated as agent upon whom pro- SSNY shall mail copy of process cess may be served and shall mail L. 46 State St., 3rd Fl., Albany, NY limited hartnership is to dissolve on May 23, 2000 Delmar Wine & 12207. The Registered Agent is is Marc 31, 2100. Liquor LLC filed Articles of Orga- to: The LLC, 72 Coleridge St., a copy of any process served on USA Corporate Services Inc. at IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the nization with the Secretary of Brooklyn, NY 11235. Purpose: All NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A him or her to John Hillmann & the same address. undersigned have executed this State. Of a limited liability com- Lawful purposes. · DOMESTIC LIMITED Sons Farm, LLC, 933 Altamont- (June .14, 2000) Voorheesville Road,Aitamont, NY Purpose: any lawful purpose. Certificate of Limited Partnership pany, effective May 23, 2000, its LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) . ., (June 14, 2000) on the 6th day of April, 2000, and principal office is to be located in ~ 2009. Its business is to engage verify and affirm under penalties Albany County. The pu&ose of The name of the LLC is MAIN In anK lawful activity for which lim- of perjury that the foredoin~is true Delmar Wine & Liquor LL 's busi- LEGAL NOTICE STREET COHOES LLC. The Ar· ited lability companies may be ARTICLES OF and correct as of the ate ereof. ness is to engage in all lawful ticles of Organization of the LLC organized under Section 203 of . ORGANIZATION OF THE PINK SWFVI, L.P. business for which a limited liabil- Noti9e. of Application for Authority were filed. with the NY Secretary the New York Limited Liability ·...,, ofTnn1ty Telecom, LLC., a foreign BY: DRL. LLC. General Partner ity company can b8 formed pur- Of State on June 8, 2000. The Company Act. ELEPHANT, L.L.C. limited liability company (LLC). By: S/ Donald R. Led Duke, Mem· suant to Section- 201 of the Lim- purpose of the LLC is to engage (June 14, 2000). Under Section 203 of the New ber ited Liability Company Law. The App. for Auth. filed with Secy. of 1n any lawful act or activity. The State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 4/27/ ...., York State Limited Liability Com- (June 14. 2000) · Secretary of State is des~nated office of the LLC is to be located 2000. LLC organized in Maryland "'\~ pany Law have been filed with the as the agent of Delmar ine & in Albany County. The Secretary NOTICE OF FORMATION OF on 12/24/1998. NY office location: Secretary of State for the State of Liquor LLC upon whom process of State is designated as the LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY New York: LEGAL NOTICE against it may be served and the Albany County. SSNY designated agent of the LLC upon whom pro- as agent of LLC upon whom pro- (LLC) WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, being Secretary of State shall mail a cess a~ainst the LLC mah be natural persons of at least eigh- 1. The name ofthe limited lial:>ility copy of any such process to 340 cess against it may be served. served. he address to whic the The name of the LLC is E~SMART SSNY shall mail copy of process teen (18) of ane and acting companr- is COMPUTER VI- Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New Secretary of State shall mail a ENERGY, LLC. The Articles of .. ye~rs to the principal office address of as the orgamzers o the limited li- SIONS L C. . York 12054. copy. of any process against the Organization were filed with the abiliZ company (the "Company") 2. The Articles of Organization (June 14, 2000) the LLC: 508 McCormick Drive, LLC 1s 44 David Drive, Cohoes, NY Secretary of Sti3-te on April 4, Suite G, Gle-n Burnie, MD 21061. here y being formed under Sec- creating the limited liability com- New York 12047. 2000. The purpose of the LLC is Copy of Arts. of Org. on file with •• tion 203 of the Limited Liability pany were filed in the Office of the (June 14, 2000) . to engage in any lawful act or ac- Company Law ofthe State of New New York Secretary of State on LEGAL NOTICE State Dept. of Assessments & tivity. The office of the LLC is to York (the "LLCL"), certify that: February 1, 2000 and became Taxation. Office of the Director, be located in Albany County. The Ronald W. Wineholt, 300 W. FIRST: The Name of the Com- effective on said date. Notice; of A'delication for Authority NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A Secretary of State 1s designated 3. The principal office of the lim- of Nat1onw1 e ExclUsive Oistribu- Preston St., Am. 605, Baltimore, pany is The Pink elephant, L.L.C. DOMESTIC LIMITED as the agent of the LLC upon ited liability company is in Albany tion Company, LLC, a foreign lim- MD 21201. Purpose: any lawful whom process against the LLC SECOND: The character and pur- LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) '" pose of the Company is to own County. ited liability company (LLC). App. purpose. may be served. The address to and in all·respects manage cer- 4. The Secretary of State is des- for Auth. filed with Secretary of (June 14, 2000) The narile of the LLC is Colum- which the Secretary of State shall tain real property. . iQnated as the agent of the Jim- State of New York (SSNY) on 3/ bia Ocean Street, L.L.C. The Ar- mail a copy of any process THIRD: The county within the ited liability company upoil whom 8/2000.l,.LC organized in Ohio on against the LLC is 488 Broadway LEGAL NOTICE ticles of Organization of the LLC • State of New York 1n which the process against it may be served 11/30/"1999.· NY office location: were filed with the NY Secretary Su~e 512,Aibany, NY 12207. ' and the post office address to Albany County. SSNY designated (June.14, 2000) office of the Company is to be lo- Notice of Application for Authority of S1ate on May 26, 2000. The cated is Albany. which the Secretary of State shall as agent of LLC upon whom pro- purpose of the LLC is to engage mail any copy of process against cess against it may be served. of Network Design & Analysis, FOURTH: The Secretary of State LLC, a foreign limited liability com- in any lawful act or activity. The it is Computer Visions, LLC, 4 SSNY shall mail copy of process NOTiCE OF FORMATION OF A is designated as agent of the pany (LLC). App. for Auth. filed office of the LLC is to be located Company upon whom process Computer Drive West, Albany, to: c/o CT Corporat1on System, in Albany County. The Secretary DOMESTIC LIMITED New York 12205. 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, the with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) against the Company m~ be on 4/25/2000. LLC or9-anized in of State is designated as. the LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). served. The post office ad ress 5. The purpose of the limited li- registered agent of LLC ·upon agent ofthe LLC upon whom pro- ability company is to en~age in the whom process against it may be New Jersey on 12/11 1998. NY f within or .without this State to cess a1-aiOst the LLC mah be The name of the LLC is CO VIC- computer training busmess and ~erved. Offic~ a~dress in jurisdic- office location: Albany County. which the Secretary of State shall SSNY designated as agent of LLC served. he address to whic the TORY, LLC. The Articles of Orga· mai! a copy of any process any lawful activity. t1on of orgamzat1on: One Nation- Secretary of State shall mail a .nization of the LLC were filed with Dated: May 4, 2000 wide Plaza, Columbus, OH upon whom process against it agamst the Company served may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process against the the NY Secretary of State on M~ upon him or her is 218 Central (June 14, 2000) 43215. Copy of Arts. of Org. on LLC is 52 Corporate Circle, AI- 18, 2000. The purpose of the LL file with Ohio Secretary of State, copy of process to: c/o Corpora- Avenue, Alban6, New York 12206. tion Service Co., 80 State St., AI- bany, New York 12203. is to en~age in any lawful act or FIFTH: This ompany is to be 30 East Broad St., 14th Fl., Co· (June 14, 2000) activity. he office of the LLC is to LEGAL NOTICE lumbus, OH 43266-0418. Pur- bany, NY, 12207, the registered mana~ed by two managers. agent of LLC upon whom process be located in Albany County. The SIXT :This Compan~shall have pose: To provide administrative Secretary of state is designated Jodee's Tradin¥,Post LLC, Art. of against it may be served. Office the power. to indemn · , to the full and sales support to the exclusive NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A as the agent of the LLC upon Org. filed NY. OS 4/21/00. AI· agency force. address in jurisdiction of organi- extent permitted by the LLCL, as zation: 574 Ackerman Ave., Glen DOMESTIC LIMITED whom process afainst the LLC " amended from time to time, all bany Co. SSNY is process agent (June 14, 2000) may be served. he address to & shall mail copy of process: 13 Rock, NJ 07452-1834. Copy of LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) ' persons whom it is permitted to Arts. of Org. on file with New Jer- which the Secretary of State shall Delafield Dr., Albany, NY12205: mail a copy of any process indemnify pursuant thereto. sey Secy. pf State, 125 West The name of the LLC is COLUM· Purpose:anylawfulpurposes. LEGAL NOTICE against the LLC is 8-1 0 Sheridan SEVENTH: These Articles were State St., P.O. Box 300, Trenton, BIA EDWARDS, L.L.C. The Ar· (June 14, 2000) Avenue, Albany, New York 12207. filed with the Secretary of state NJ 08625. Purpose: any lawful ticles of Organization of the LLC for the State of New York on April Notice of Apfllication for Authority (June 14, 2000) of Quarry Hi I New York, L.L.C., a purpose. were filed with the NY Secretary 24, 1999. of State on May 26, 2000. The LEGAL NOTICE forei~n limited liability compan~ (June 14, 2000) (June 14, 2000) purpose of the LLC is to engage (LLC . App. for Auth. filed wit NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 1n any lawful act or activity. The DOMESTIC LIMITED the fiscal affairs of the Town of 4/14/00. LLC organized in Dela- LEGAL NOTICE office of the LLC is to be located ARTICLES OF Bethlehem for the year ending On ware on 4/11/00. NY office loca- POST FINANCIAL SERVICES in Albany County. The Secretary LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) ORGANIZATION OF MARQUIS of State is designated as the .j}'· December 31, 1999 have been lion: Albany County. SSNY des- GROUP, L.L.C. HOSPITALITY LLC agent of the LLC upon whom pro- The name of the LLC is GAMES examined by Casey & Lubbe, PC, ignated as agent of LLC upon OF NEW LEBANON, LLC. The Certified Public Accountants, and whom process against it may be N_otice of Application for Author- cess a~ainst the LLC ma~ be Under Section 203 of the Limited served. he address to whic the Articles of Organization of the LLC that the report of the independent served. SSNY shall mail copy of ity for foreign limited liability com- were filed with the NY Secretary Liability Company Law public accountant has been filed process to: c/o Corporation Ser- pany ("FLLC'1 filed w~h the Sec. Secretary of State shall mail a -~ FIRST: The name of the limited copy of any process against the of State on May 9, 2000. The pur- iri my office where it is available vice Co., 80 State St., Albany, NY of State of NY ("SSNY'1 on 4/11 I pose of the LLC is to engage in liability company is: Marquis Hos- as a public record for inspection 00. ~urisdiction: New Jersey. Or- LLC is 52 Corporate Circle, Al- 12207, the registered agent of any lawful act or activi~. The of- pitali~ LLC. by all interested persons. Pursu- LLC upon whom. process against gamzed: 2/2/97. Office location: bany, New York 12203. SEC NO: The county within the fice of the I...I....C is to be ocated in ant to Section 35 of the General ~t f!lay b_e ~erved. Office address Albany County. SSNY has been (June 14, 2000) state in which the office of the lim- Albany Coi.Jnty. The Secretary of Municipal Law, the governing 1n JUriSdiction of organization: c/o designated as agent of the FLLC ited liability company is to be lo". State is designated as the agent ·" board of the Town of Bethlehem Corporation Service Co., 1013 upon whom process a~ainst it of the LLC upon whom process cated is Albany. may in its discretion, prepare a Centre Rd., Wilmington, DE may be served. SSNY s all mail NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THIRD: The latest date on which LLC against the LLC mah be served. written response to the report of 19805. Copy of Arts. of Org. on a copy of any process c/o Corpo- The address to whic the Sec"re- the limited liability company is to external audit by the independent ration Service Co., 80 State St., file with Delaware Secy. of State, tary of State shall mail a cop6 of dissolve is December 31, 2050. · public accountant, and file any Federal Duke of York Sts., Do- Albany, NY 1-2207 Which is also Notice of Formation of limited li- ' & any process against the LL is lJ'Io FOU~TH: the secretary of state such response in my office as a ver, DE 19901. Purpose: any law- the. registered agent upon whom ability compan~ (LLC). Name: 1s d~s1gnated as agent of the lim- McDonald's of uilderland, LLC 650 Central Avenue, Albany, New public record for inspection by all ful purpose. process against the FLLC may be York 12206. ited liability company upon whom Interested persons, not later than served. Jurisdiction office ad- Articles of Organization filed with (June 14, 2000) (June 14, 2000) .;>" ¥recess against it may be served . September 30, 2000.· dress: Continental Plaza, 401 the Secreta%of State of New York he post office address within or TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, (SSNY) on ay 19, 2000 to be- without this state to which the sec- come effective July 1, 2000. Of- \KATHLEEN A. NEWKIRK, CMC/ LEGAL NOTICE NJ 07601. A capt of the articles· NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A retary of state shall mail a copy of AAE of organization is iled at the State fice location: Albany County. any process against the limited TOWN CLERK .Notice of formation of limited liabil- of New Jersey, Sec. of State, 820 SSNY has been designated as DOMESTIC LIMITED .• liability company served upon him DATE: June 5, 2000 · ity company (LLC). Name:IVIRA Bear Tavern Ad, 2nd Fl, West agent of the LLc;; upon whom pro- LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). cess against i~ may be served. or her is: (June 14, 2000) LLC. Articles of Organization filed Trenton, NJ 08628. Purpose: Pro- Marquis Hospitality LLC with Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) ducing & Brokering Insurance SSNY shall mail a copy of process The name of the LLC is CAMPUS ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Articles 254 Wolf Road on 4/27/00. Office location: Albany Policies. to: McDonald's of Loudonville, LLC, address P.O. Box 759, of Organization of the LLC were Latham, New York 12110 LEGAL NOTICE County. SSNY designated as (June 14, 2000) .- FIFTH: The effective date of the agent of LLC upon whom process Guilderland NY 12084. Purpose: filed with the NY Secretary of Articles of Organization shall be Notice of filing of articles of orga- against it may be served. SSNY to engage in any lawful business State on May 3, 2000. The pur- pose of the LLC is to engage in the date of filing with the Secre- nization of a limited liability com- shall mail copy of process to: Cor- .LEGAL NOTICE of every kind and character for tary of State. pany ("LLC") named MAXIM .OF poration Serv1ce Co., 80 State St., which LLCs may be organized any lawful act or activi7c. The of- -i SIXTH: The limited liability com- NEW YORK, LLC. Articles field Albany, NY 12207, the registered SWFVIIl, L.P.. Notice of formation under the New Yprk LLC Law, or fice of the LLC is to be ocated in pany is to be managed by 1 or with NY sec. of state ("SOS") on agent of LLC upon whom process ·of a domestic Limited Liability any successor statute. Albany County. The Secretary of State 1s designated as the agent more mana~ers. 6/2/00. Office location: Albany against it m!ft be served. Pur- Company (LLC). Articles of Orga- (June 14, 2000) IN WITNE S WHEREOF, this County. SOS, designated ·as pose: any Ia ul purpose. nization filed with the New York of the LLC rron whom process certificate has been subscribed to agent for service of process, shall (June 14, 2000) Secretary of State on Mal 17, afiainst the C mah be served . •. this 5th day ow May, 2000, by the mail copy·of process to: The LLC, 2000. The purpose of the L C is NOTICE OF FORMATION OF T e address to whic the Secre- undersigned who affirms that the c/o Joel L. Hodes, Esq.,- One to engage in any lawful act or ac- LLC tary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 30 statements made herein are true Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY LEGAL NOTICE tivity. The office of the LLC is .to under the penalties of perjury. 12260. Purpose: any lawful busi- be located in Albany County. The Notice of Formation of limited li- Corporate Circle, Albany, New S/ E. J. Vandergrift, Attorney in ness purpose. Notice of Application for Authority Secretary of State is designated ability company (LLC). Name: York 12203. ' Fact (June 14. 2000) of New Horizon Technologies En- as the agent of the LLC upon McDonald's of Loudonville, LLC (June 14, 2000) - (June 14, 2000) ergy Services, L.L.C., a foreign whom process a..painst the LLC Articles of Organization filed with limited liability company (LLC). may be served. he address to the Secretary of State.of New~York LEGAL NOTICE App. fe< Auth. filed with Secy. of which the Secretary of State shall (SSNY) on May 19, 2000 to be- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF !-.· CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 4/14/ mail a copy of any process come effective July 1, 2000. Of- LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PARTNERSHIP OF SWF VI, Notice of formation of PHEAS- 2000. LLC organized in Montana against the LLC is c/o DRL, LLC, fice location: Albany County.· (LLC) ANT RUN, LLC, a limited liability on 12/21/1998. NY office location: 52 Corporate Circle, Albany, New SSNY has been designated as L.P. Name: First Albany Special Pur- company (the "LLC"). Articles of Albany County. SSNY designated York 12203. agent of the LLC upon whom pro- ~ Under Section 121-201 of the Organization filed with the Sec. of as agent of LLC upon whom pro- (June 14, 2000) cess against it may be served. pose Fund I, LLC. Articles of Or- ' Revised LimitE?d Partnership Act State of NY (the "SSNY'1 on 5/8/ cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process ganization filed with Secretary of 1. The name of the.limited part- 00. Office location: Albany County. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: McDonald's of Loudonville, State of New York (SSNY) on 2/ nership is "SWF VI, L.P.". The SSNY has been designated to: Corporation Service Co., 80 LEGAL NOTICE LLC, address P.O. Box 759, 4/00. Office location: Albany 2. The county in which the office as agent of the LLC, upon whom State St., Albany, NY 12207. Of- Guilderland NY 12084. Purpose: County. SSNY designated as •' of the limited partnership is lo- process ~ainst it may be served. fice address in jurisdiction of or- SWF VII, L.P. Notice of formation to engage in any lawful business agent of LLC upon whom process cated is Albany County, New York. The SSN shall mail a copy of any eanization: P.O. Box 5000, 3040 of a domestic Limited Liability of every kind and character for against it may be served. SSNY 3. The Secretary of State if hereby process to the LLC, c/o Abraham ontinental Drive, Butte, MT Company (lLC). Articles of Orga· which LLCs may be organized shall ma,il copy of process to: C/o designated as agent of the limited Oarsman, Ill, Esq., 311 Washing- 59702. Copy of Arts. of Org. on nization filed with the New York under the New York LLC Law, or FAC Management Corp., 30 partnership upon whom process ton Avenue, Albany, New York file with Montana Secy. of State, Secretary of State on May 17, any successor statute. South Pearl St., Albany, NY against it may be served, and the 12206, the Registered Agent. The Montana State Capitol, P.O. Box 2000. The purpose of the LLC is (June 14, 2000) 12207. .. office address to which the Sec- purposes of the LLC are to own, 202801, Helena, MT 59620-2801. to engage in any lawful act or ac- Purpose: any lawful activity. . retary of State shall mail a copy acq·uire, manage, lease, develo~, Purpose: any lawful purpose. tivity. The office of the LLC is to (June 14, 2000) .. of any process against the limited operate, buy, sell, exchange, i- (June 14, 2000) be located in Albany County. The

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'--. • THE SPOTLIGHT June 14, 2000- PAGE 33 LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE. ___ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF copy of any process against the Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at designated as agent of LLC whom SNOW PLOWING, CLEARING & PUBUCATION NOTICE OF LIMITED UABIUTY COMPANY Company served upon such Sec­ 7:45 p.m., at the Town Offices, process against may be served. REMOVAL, AND SANDING ORGANIZATION OF UMITED (LLC) retary of State is 201 Shaker Run, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, The P.O. address which SSNY FUEL OIL- BURNER LIABIUTY COMPANY Albany, New York 12205. New York to take action on appli­ shall mail any process againsfthe DISPOSAL OF REFUSE Name: First Albany Special Pur­ (June 14, 2000) cation of James Giacone/Noreen LLC served upon him: The LLC, INTERIOR PAINTING FIRST: The name of the Unined pose Fund II, ~LC. Articles of Or­ Giacone (My Place & Company), 46 State St., 3rd Fl., I'Jbany, NY Bids will be received until 2:00 Liability Company is Greco ganization filed with Secretary of 241 and 241ADelawareAvenue, 12207. The Registered Agent is p.m. on June 28, 2000 at the of­ Amusement Co., LLC (hereinaf­ State of New York (SSNY) on 21 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Delmar, New York 12054 for Area USA Corporate Services Inc. at fice of the Assistant Superinten­ ter referred to as the "Company"). 4/00. Office location: Albany Variance under Article VI, Permit­ the same address. dent for Business at Bethlehem SECOND: The Articles of Orga­ County. SSNY designated as Notice is hereby given that the ted Uses, Section 128-22, Regu­ Purpose: any lawful purpOse. Central School District, 90 Adams nization of the Company were agent of LLC upon whom process Planning Board of the Town of lations relating to off-street park­ (June 14, 2000) Place, Delmar, New York, at which filed with the Secretary of State against it may be served. SSNY Bethlehem, I'Jbany County, New ing, Schedule B off-street parking time and place all bids will be pub­ on April20, 2000. shall mail copy of process to: c/o York, will hold a public hearing on spaces required, Article XIX, licly opened. Specifications ;;~.nd THIRD: The county within New FAC Management Corp., 30 Tuesday, JUNE 20, 2000, at the Proximity of Uses to Schools, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION bid forms may be obtained at the York State in which the office of South Pearl St.. Albany, NY Town Offices, 4;45 Delaware Ave., Churches and Playgrounds, Sec- Operations and Maintenance fa­ the Company is to be located is 12207. Delmar, New York, at 7:30 p.m., tion 128-86, Restrictions im- E.H. LAIER & SONS, L.L.C. was cility, 65 Elm Avenue, Delmar, Albany. Purpose: any lawful activity. to take action on the application posed, and Article XX, Noncon- · filed wnh SSNY on 5/8/00. Office: New York. FOURTH: The Secretary of State (June 14, 2000) of Dominick and Maria Rizzo, 34 forming Buildings and Uses, Sec- Albany County. SSNY designated The Board of Education reserves has been designated as agent Marwill St., Albany,- N.Y., for ap­ tion 1.28-88, Alteration of building as agent of LLC whom process the right to reject any or all bids. upon whom process against the ·.. proval by said Planning Board of devoted to nonconforming use of against may be served. The P.O. Any bids submitted will be bind· Company may be served. The ' NOTICE OF FORMATION OF a one (1) lot subdiVision of a the Code of the Town of address which SSNY shall mail ing for 90 days subsequent to the post office address to which the LIMITED LIABIUTY COMPANY 15,000 sq. ft.+ parcel located on Bethlehem for construction of an any process against the LLC date of bid opening. Secretary of State shall mail pro­ addition to existing building within ·served upon him: The LLC, 100 BOARD OF EDUCATION (LLC). 4 Oakwood Rd., Delmar, N.Y., as cess is: Greco Amusement Co., shown on map entitled, "PrE!Iimi­ 250 feet of a school which would Van Patten Lane, Albany, NY Steven O'Shea LLC, 650 Broadway, Albany, New Name: Hemisphere International nary Plat Minor Subdivision Plan exceed percent of expansion al- 12203. Purpose: any lawful pur­ Clerk York 12206. Acquisition Management LLC. For Proposed No .. 74 Oakwood lowed, and would not meet the pose. Dated: June 7, 2000 FIFTH: The Company does not Articles of Organization filed with Road, Town of Bethlehem,Aibany number of parking spaces re- (June 14, 2000) (June 14, 2000) have a specific date of dissolution. Secy. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on County" dated 3/6/00, revised to quired at premises 241 and 241 A SIXTH: The purpose of the busi­ 10/25/1999. Office location: AI, 5/21/00 and prepared by Delaware Avenue, Deli'nci.r, New ness of. the Company is to man­ bany County. SSNY designated Hershberg & Hershberg,I'Jbany, York 12054. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PUBLICATION NOTICE OF age, develop, lease, buy and as agent of LLC upon whom pro­ NY. Michael C. Hodom ORGANIZATION OF UMITEO transfer real and personal prop­ Dou~las Hasbrouck Chairman R.E.P.H. Real Estate Properties erty. cess against it may be served. Holding LLC was filed with SSNY LIABILITY COMPANY SSNY shall mail copy of process Cha1rman, Planning Board Board Of Appeals (June 14, 2000) NOTE: Disabled individuals who (June 14, 2000) on 5/10/00. Office: Albany. SSNY FIRST: The name of the Limited to: The LLC, c/o Corporation Ser­ designated agent of LLC whom vice Co., State St., Albany, NY are in need of assistance in order as Liability Company is 75 NORTH 80 process against may be served. Purpose: any lawful pur­ to participate in the public hear­ PEARL STREET AND COLUM· PUBLICATION NOTICE OF 12207. The P.O. address which SSNY pose. ing should contact David Austin NOTICE OF PUBLICATION BIA STREET, LLC (hereinafter ORGANIZATION OF·UMITED shall mail any process against the (June 14, 2000) at 439-4131. Advance notice is referred to as the "Company'). LIABIUTY COMPANY requested. E.H.LAIER & SONS, L.L.C., was LLC served upon him: The LLC, SECOND: The Articles of Orga­ ----~---'--- . (June 14, 2000) filed with SSNY on 5/8/00. Office: 46 State Street, 3rd Fl., Albany, nization of the Company were FIRST: The name of the Limited NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Albany County. SSNY designated NY 12207. The registered agent filed with the Secretary of State Liability· Company is NEW as agent of LLC whom process is USA Corporate Services at the on May 30. 2000. LOUDON ROAD, LLC (hereinaf­ MARK BRIAN FRIEDMAN, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING against may be served. The P. 0. same address. Purpose: any law­ THIRD: The county within New ter referred to as the "Company''). DPM, PLLC address which SSNY Shall mail ful purpose. York State in which the office of SECOND: The Articles of Orga­ (June 14, 2000) (Pursuant to Section 1203 of the Notice is hereby given that the any process against the LLC the Company is to be located is nization of the Company were Board of Appeals of the Town of served upon him: The LLC, 100 Albany. filed with the Secretary of State Limited Liability Company Law) Bethlehem, Albany County, New Van Patter Lane, Albany, NY FOURTH: The Secretary of State on April 21, 2000. ~~Tl~Tc/;sH~R6~g~~i%~i~~h~l York will hold a public hearing on 12203. Purpose: any lawful pur- NOTICE OF PUBUCATION has been designated as agent THIRD:· The county within New MARK BRIAN FRIEDMAN, DPM, Wednesday, June 21 • 2000• at pose. ADC AMERICAN DESIGN AND upon whom process against the York in which the office of the PLLC (the "Compan·'~ were filed 7'30 p.m., at the Town Offices, (June 14• 2000) CONSULTING LLC was filed with Company may be served. The Company- is to be lOcated is Al­ 1 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, post office address to which the bany. with )he Secretary of tate of the New York to take action on appli- SSNY on 4/25/00. Office: Albany f 18 Secretary of State shall mail pro­ FOURTH: The Secretary of State State of New York on April • cation of Charles and Nicole NOTICE OF PUBLICATION County. SSNY designated as cess is: 75 North Pearl Street and has been designated as agent 2000. Vaccarino 61 Jefferson Road agent of LLC whom process' Columbia street, LLC, 75 North upon whom process against the The Company is being formed to Glenmont,' New York SSG ENGINEERING. LLC was against may be served. The P.O. 12077 fo~ Pearl Street, Albany, New York Company may be served. The engage in the practice of podia- Area Variance under Article xv1, filed with SSNY on 5/12/00. Of- address which SSNY shall mail 12207. post office address to which the '< try; to have and to exercise all Front Yards, Section 128-66, Re- fice: Albany County. SSNY des- any process against the LLC FIFTH: The latest date on which Secretary of State shall mail pro­ powers necessary and conve- · d D th 0 1 th c 0 d 0 1 th ignated as agent of LLC whom served upon him: The LLC, 46 nl·ent to affect any and. all pur- quire ep s e e e St t St 3 d Fl Alb NY the Company is to dissolve is cess is: Town of Bethlehem for construe- process against may be served. a e ., r ., any, December 31, 2050, unless said Mount Hope Drive poses for which the C_pmpany is tion of a deck addition which The P.O. address which SSNY The Registered Agent is 270 12207. period is further extended by I'Jbany, NY 12202 formed, together with all powers would encroach into the Front shall mail any process against the USA Corpor~te Services Inc. at amendment of this Agreement or FIFTH: The latest date on .which now or hereafter granted to it by Yard setback requirement at pre- LLC served upon him: The LLC, the same address. Purpose: any sooner terminated in accordance .the Company is to diSsolve is the State of New York; and to en- mises 61 Jefferson Road, 46 State St., Albany, NY .12207. lawful purpose. with this Agreement. based solely on events of disso­ ga~e in any other lawful act or Glenmont New York The Registered Agent is USA (June 14, 2000) actiVity for which limited liability • · SIXTH: The purpose of the busi­ lution set forth in the New York Michael C. Hodom Corporate Services Inc. at the · ------ness of the Company is any law­ ·Limited Liability Company Law companies may be organized Chairman same address. Purpose: any law- ful activity pursuant to section 203 (the "Law"). under the LLCL. B d lAp 1 lui purpose. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The office of the Company is to oar 0 peas of the New York Limited Liability SIXTH: The purpose of the busi­ be located in the County of AI- (June 14• 2000) (June 14• 2000) · The Board of Education of the company Law. ness of the Company is to engage bany, State of New York. The Sec- Bethlehem Central School District (June 14, 2000) in any lawful acts of activities fpr which limited liability companies I~ retary of State has been desig· NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLICATION hereby invnes the submission of nated as the agent of the Com- sealed bids in accordance with may be formed under the Law. I pahy upon whom process against Notice is hereby given that the EVERGREEN LEADING LOGIS- Section 103 of the General Mu­ (June 14. 2000) the Company may be served. 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Save thousands~ NANNY: In my Glenmont home, SOUTHCOLONIEMOM:Willpro­ Registered mortgage broker NY 16th, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Toys, WORK! $1,000- $7,000 PART­ 25x32, 30x44, 40x50, 50x11 o. monday~ Friday, 7:30a.m.~ 3:00 vide a safe loving environment,for Dana Funding, Inc. 356 Veteran sports equipment aQd Much TIME/ FULL TIME. Financing available. Ideal shops, p.m., year-round Transportation your children. Lots of experience, Highway, Commack, NY 11725 More ... NO EARLY BIRDS. www.awesomemktg.com garages, storage. Call1-800-341- needed, references required, 449- many references. Well-balanced 1-800-994~3262 Loans through 7007 www.steelmasterusa.com. 9852. meals & snacks included. lmme~ 3rd party providers. diatefulltii'neopenings,458-9621, GLENMONT: Chadwick Square HOMEOWNERS W /CREDIT leave message. NEIGHBORHOOD SALE, Satur­ WORRIES may now quickly day, June 17th, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 VOORHEESVILLE MOM: Will qualify for loans. Stonecastle's a p.m. Something for Everyone! care for your child. References; direct lender that can tell you over Reasonable rates. Please call the phone without obligation! Li~ GLENMONT: 23-30 Old River Debbie at 765~7251. censed Mortgage Banker -NYS l'{oad, NEIGHBORHOOD SALE Banking Department. Main Office: - Friday and Saturday, June 16th CLEANING SERVICES 4312-woodman Ave., Sherman & 17th, 8:00a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Fur­ Oaks, CA 91423. Call J -800-700- niture, CB base and Much More! CLEANING~ residential/ small 1242 ext 370. Office Hours • Deadline Phone • Fax business/Industrial. Free esti~ ROTTERDAM: 1110 Jerry Av­ mates. References .. Call Rose enue, Friday & Saturday, June 8:30AM- 5 PM Monday-Friday FIREWOOD (518) 439-4940 439-0350. 16th & 17th, 9:00a.m.- s:oo p.m. Dead line: Friday at noon (518) 439-0609 Fax Snow blower, household items, •• BC CLEANING: Honest & De­ $85 FULL CORD: Cut, Spm, De­ Mount Pillierdecorated Doll House pendable. Call 432-6224. livered- Camping or Home Heat­ Mail Address • In Person ing. (51 B) 426-9663, anytime. - MOVING SALE... Everything Readership CLEANED TO PERFECTION: Must Go! -· Spotlight Newspapers 7 Newspapers Free estimates, Reasonable rates, FOUND P.O. Box 100 125 Adams St. Commercial/ Residential. Call 93,500 Reader ~ ~ Delmar, NY 12054 Delmar 456-6772 or 230-5843. FIND SOMETHING? Advertise SCHENECTADY: St Stephens tree. Call439-4940. Church on the Plaza. RUMMAGE ' CORNERSTONE CLEANING: SALE, Saturday, June 17th, 9:00 Professional, reliable. Free esti~ RING: Valley Forge Military Acad­ Classified Ads Appear In All Seven Papers emy, found at the Glenville Mini a.m.· 3:00 p.m. Toys, household mates. References. Call 439- items, books ... Lots of Donations! 0121. Sportplex, late in May. Please call · · In Albany County 393-4140. SLINGERLANDS: 27 Font Grove DEPENDABLE/RELIABLE: Many The Spotlight • Colonie Spotlight • Loudonville Weekly WATCH: Men's,· found at the Road, Saturday, June 17th, 9:00 references, Reasonable Rates. a.m.-2:00p.m. MOVING SALE­ Call 439-7332, Angela. Glenville Mini Sportplex, Memo~ rial Day weekend. Please call393· Household, sofa, antique glass -,:­ In Schenectady County J&J HOUSECLEANING: Clean­ 4140. cabinet, RR lanterns... Much More! Niskayuna Journal • Scotia-Glenville Journal • Rotterdam Journal ing homes like yours since 1989. VOORHEESVILLE: 85-87 Free estimates, 356~9152. Altamont Road, Friday & Satur~ day, June 23rd & 24th, 9:00a.m.- In Saratoga County EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARAGE SALES 4:00 p.m. Household items_, Clifton Park Spotlight SAWMILL $3795. Saws logs into ALBANY: 22 Jules Drive (off clothes, china, tools ... and More! boards, planks, beams. Large Grounds Place), Saturday, June NO EARLY BIRDS. 17th, 9:00a.m. Furniture, house­ capacity. Best sawmill values any~ Classified Rates where. Free information. Norwood hold goods, infant/toddler clothes, moped, snow thrqwer, air condi~ Sawmills, 252 Sonwil Drive. Buf­ HEALTH AND FITNESS falo, NY 14225. 1-800-578-1'363. tioner, stereo/ speakers. Private P.arty .Classifieds - Line Ads - Seven paper combo $10 for DELMAR 11 Shetland Drive, Fri~ MEDICARE NEBULIZER PA- -'> 10 words 30 cents for each additional word. · ESTATE SALE day&Saturday,June16th&17th,. TIENTS! Stop paying cash for Albuterol, Atrovent, etc. Medicare GLENMONT: Dowerskill Village, 8:00 a.m.· 3:00 p.m. Complete Merchandise for Sale- $10 for 2 weeks, 1 week free (One item per ad. house contents, antiques, furni­ pays for them. We bill Medicare 147E Hague Blvd, Saturday, June ture, glassware (cut & depres­ and deliver to you. MED·A~SAVE ""t· Must be priced under $1000. Price must be stated in ad. Private party ads 17th, 11 :00 a.m.~ 4:00p.m., or by sion), books, bikes, camping 1-BD0-53B-9B49 ext. 181. only. No vehicles, ~r~ge, la~n or antique sales. Price is for a 16 word ad. appointment. Master bedroom suite, custom mirrors, Stieffel equipment & tent. P .J. Add $1 for each addincinal hne.) lamps, numerous household DELMAR: 15 Candlewood Lane, Commercial Classifieds- Line Ads- Seven paper combo- $13.50 for items. Excellent condition, 439· Saturday, June 17th, 9:00 a.m.- HOME RENOVATION 2233 or 767-9833. 1 :OOp.m. Boys clothes (6months- OLD FASHIONED SERVICE 10 words 30 cents for each additional word. Multiple insertion discounts 10 Slim), outdoor climber, car~ AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. available. Please call for information. FINANCIAL bed, crib comforter, lots of toys, Specializing in older homes and ) household and Much MORE ... FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE smaller jobs. Electrical, plumbing, Display Classifieds- Several combination rates are available- please call TRUST: We are a direct endorsed DELMAR: 36 Darroch (corner carpentry, general repairs. Larger for information. · lender for FHA loans with more Roweland), B:OO a.m.-2:00p.m. projects also welcome! 426~8170. "flexible" underwriting and great Furniture, bikes, miscellaneous Business Directory- Several combination rates are available- please call household. for information. · Ads will appear in all seven newspapers, as well as on the internet for the number of weeks requested. Order Form ~elling ~ou~ q[astle?

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LAWN AND GARDEN DINING TABLE: Solid pine 42" KISS YOUR CABLE GOODBYE! your initials should appear at the SPECIAL SERVICES NO DEALERS PLEASE! I ani a round pedestal, 4 swivel captains Dish Network satellite system only bottom.) fed prh.~ate collector, looking for our PRIVACY HEDGE: Arborvitae I chairs with upholstered seats. $79.99! Free for cable customers. CAN'T COLLECT Judgemen1 nation's history.! collect anything White Cedar matures into dense Excellent, $225, 372-4161. 40 channels for only $19.99/ mo. NOTICES . holders. Tired of waiting for settle­ military from the revolutionary war evergreen privacy or Windbreak. FEDEX delivery. Toll-free 1-888- ment of your Judgment???? Let to WWII. Also any antique or mod­ DRESSER SET: French Provin­ A WONDERFUL FAMILY EXPE­ t-;3-4fttree$7.85 each, 14treemini- 292-4836. the Pros collect it. No charge if we ern sporting guns. Please call Ron, cial look, cream color gray stencil mum. Shipped UPS. Discount RIENCE. Scandinavian, German, are not successful. CALL (518) 465-9592. work. 3 dressers, night stand, European, South American, Asian Tree Farm. 1-800-889-8238. MORTGAGES 573-3325. $225, 786-6544. exchange students attending high WANTED TO BUY Pre-1920 tele­ MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO school arriving August. Become a phones, telegraph items, electric DRYER: Kenmore Elite electric, fans, sewing machines, micro­ ._,,___----o-==---­ with moisture sensor, 8 months LOAN to homeowners good credit/ host family/ AISE. Caii1-800-SIB· LOST TUTORING scopes, volt meters, amp meters; old, $300. Call 383-4824. bad credit. Fast approvals. East LING or visit www.aise.com to pre-1950 television sets, plastic Bay Funding, Inc. 888-407-6200. look at students on file. LOOKING FOR HELP? NYS Cer­ CAMERA: 35mm Bell & Howell in ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: table radios; microphones; pre- black canvas bag, near Bethlehem tified Elementary teacher with Oak, up to 32" TV space with CD PAINTING 1960 men's wrist watches, cam­ ~entral High School. Sentimental racks on both sides. Shelves on Masters Degree offers Summer eras; pre-1920 postcards, tin pic­ value, $50 Reward, 439-0923. bottom with glass doors, $125. MUSIC WANT TO CHANGE the colors of tutoring. Cal.l439·6727. tures; pre-1960 old metal airplane the rooms in your home? Hire a FIND SOMETHING? Advertise it Call439-0350. STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR: models, or toy motorcycles, or man with 15 years experience in WANTED ~free. Call439-4940. Bow rehairing, instruments bought race cars, or toy boats. Any condi­ MERCHANDISE FOR SALE: $10 painting, wallpapering etc.. Call for 2 weeks, 1 week free (One and sold, 439-6757. ABSOLUTE BEST prices for old tion for above items. Please call MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE today for free estimates and costume jewelry and real jewelry, 745-8897. item per ad. Must be priced under prompt, professional service. $1000. Pricemustbestated in ad. NOVENAS antiques of all types and contents SURROUND SOUND: Home Bruce Hughes, 767-3634. of estates. Call ROSE, 233-1195. ,Theater Audio System. New, Private party ads only. No ve­ "NEVER FAIL NOVENA: May1he $800. Call364-6048. hicles, garage, lawn or antique Immaculate Heart of Mary and the PETS FOR ADOPTION sales. Price is for a 16 word ad. Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, HEALTHY KITIENS: Born April, BUYING: All old cos1ume and Add $1 for each additional line.) adored and glorified throughout weened & trained. Available to better jewelry. Call 439-6129. ,ANTIQUE CABINETS: 2 oak din­ the whole world, now and forever. PIANO: Upright, needs some loving families ... come see! Call ...-ing room china cabinets, 1 with work, $300, or best offer. Call Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray FOR MY COLLECTION: Old fish­ 767-3475. ing lures. Cash paid. Mike 370- beveled glass. Call 439-7063. 439-7063. for us, St Theresa of the Child Jesus, pray for us, St Jude of 8796. BABY BASSINET: Wicker, $45. BAR UNIT: Walnut, complete with PIANO TUNING & REPAIR ~TABLE: Mediterranean end table, helpless cases, pray for us and gold trimmed glasses. Locked li­ grantusthisfavor. (Say this prayer PROFESSIONAL PIANO tuning $35; Cream color/2 chairs, $90. quor storage below, $200, 786- 786-6544. 9 times for 9 consecutive days and repair, Michael T. Lamkin, 6544. and publish). fed Registered Piano Technician, Pi­ SINK: Bathroom pedestal, biscuit ano Technicians Guild. 427-1903. Pvt Ovv #BABY GRAND PIANO: Weber, colored. Brand New, $100. Call Beautiful mahogany - Moving, 475-0735, evenings. PRAYER OF Application to the RENTAL WANTED $3,299, 786-0883. Holy Ghost: You who solve all SNOWBLOWER: Toro 7HP, 24" problems, who light all roads, so HOUSE: 3-4 Bedroom in Alpaus, Employment Rexford, Glenville (Niskayuna l BEDROOM SET: Blorid 12 drawer cut, electric start, $400. Call 439- that I may obtain my goals; You · dresserwithmirror, 1 drawer night 4325 or 439· 7223. who give me the divine gift to Schools). Call 399-2790. stand, $100, 786-6544. CIGARETIES- HUGE SAVING. forgive all evil against me and in APARTMENT wanted for senior BUFFET/HUTCH: German made, Starting at $10.00 per carton. Call · all instances of my life, you are citizen with chemical sensitivity. 1 ClassiReds .;solid wood, glass doors on hutch. for FREE sample. All brands at with me.l want, inthisshortprayer, or 2 bedroom- Need baseboard L58xH75xD23 - Lots of storage, deep_discounts. 1-800-272-1743. to thank you for all things and to or electric heat; prefer air condi­ $699. Call 786-0883. See specials at confirm once again that I never tioning, no carpeting/ no recent To Wovk rov Yov! www.smokegalore.com. 5 carton want to be separated from you renovations. Call 439-4428. CAN'T USE IT? SELL IT... and minimum, must be 21. even in, and in spite of, all material '<'look for the treasures vo·u can illusions. I wish to be with You in SAILING find in Spo11ight CLASSIFIEDS! DIRT CHEAP CIGARETTES! eternal glory. Thank you for your Phone. In Yovr- C-/a~~~flc.d Call Susan, 439-4940. FROM $11 .99/CT mercy toward me and mine. (The SAILBOAT CRUISE: Tired of www.dirtcheapcig.com .1-888- watching sailboats from shore?? with Ma~tc.r-C-ar-J Vl~a CD PLAYER: Excellen1condttion, person must say this prayer for 3 or- 808-CIGS(2447). consecutive days. After 3 days, Sail on beautiful Saratoga Lake, 2 "$55. Call 364-6048. hour cruise, $25 per person. Also, WOLFFTANNINGBEDSTANAT the favor requested will be granted, Sailing Lessons. Call We_stwind 439-4940 DINING ROOM SET: Walnut, HOME. Buy Direct and Save! even if it may appear difficult. This Sailing, 869-9801 or 584-9125. Table, 3 leaves/ pads, 4 chairs, Commercial /Home units from prayer must be published imme­ _,..large -buffeVhutch, small buffet, Come Catch the Wind! $199.00. Low monthly payments. diately after the favor is granted, ale $695, 786-6544. Free color catalog. Call Today 1- withoutmentioningthefavor. Only 800-842-1310.

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Pat, 437-9093, 456- association. Excellent organiza­ teaching , health care, human re­ Monday- Friday, $7/hour. Must train. Permanent and on call work 0498. tion, typing, computer skills es­ sources, sales, etc.? have you have own transportation. Will train, HANDYWORKJ HOUSE CLEAN­ available. WORC,516-327-9562, /. sential. Flexible schedule. Fax thought about a career change? call for interview, 785-6574. ING/ LAWNMOWING: Help se­ RETAIL SALES PERSON: Part­ ext. 232 or 275. resumeto436~0417 or mail: P .0. You may have the skills that we nior citizens take care of their time, Monday, Thursday, Friday, CLEANING PERSON: Needed for DRIVER ·COVENANT TRANS­ Box 7289, Albany, NY 12224. are looking tor. Call- for a free homes, $8/hour. Must have trans­ 4:00- 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, PORT *Coast to Coast runs AA/EOE. exteriOr portion of shopping cen­ packet or interview. Cathy Griffin, ter located in Glenmont. Part-time, portation. Work where & when 12:00-5:00 p.m., 437-0412. *Teams start $.42 -$.45 "$1000 i 448-8815. Prudential Manor you want. Call 346-5249. AFTER SCr.IOOL PROGRAM t 2-t 5 hours/ week, $8/hour: Call sign on bonus for experienced STAFF: Monday- Friday, 2:30- Homes, Realtors. company drivers. For experienced Chuck, 783-5871 . HOME HEALTH AIDES: Are you STUDENT WORK: Special sum­ 5:30 p.m. Must be dependable, Certified PERSONAL TRAINERS interested in working 2 days per drivers and owner operators 1- COMPANION Wanted: $1 0/hour. mer program in customer service/ energetic and good with chil­ and FITNESS INSTRUCTORS week and having the other 5 off? 800-441 ~4394. For graduate stu~-1- Homebound senior citizen look­ sales. $12.75 base appointment, dren. Apply in person at wanted! Call Paul at 438-6651 Call Concepts of Health Care, re­ dents t -800-338-6428. Bethlehem Children's School, 12 ingfor companion. Call439-8680. No telemarketing. Flex hours, xt 30. SWIM INSTRUCTORS and garding immediate live-in aide scholarships offered to all majors. DRIVERS. DEDICATED RUNS Fisher Blvd, Slingerlands. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: positions, 383-3898. LIFEGUARDS: Part-time - Cur­ Conditions apply, 782-2776. availablenowforexperienceddriv­ rent Red Cross certifications re­ Small company seeking reliable An EXCELLENT and FUN JOB LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PER­ ers! Ask about sign on bonus! 3-"" quired. AQUA FITNESS IN­ person. Immediate opening, own being an Ice Cream Man/Lady, SON! Work from home, earn se­ week company sponsored COL STRUCTORS: Part-time- Expe­ transportation a must. 767-3760, 785-3323. rious income. Must be sharp, SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: Con­ Training! Swift Transportation 1- rience and/or current certifications between 9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. ambitious, with good communica­ tact Ravena- Coeymans- Selkirk 800-284-8785 (eoe- m/f: min. 23) required. Apply in person at the tion skills. t (888) 308-6198 code Central School District. 756-5213. Drivers-MARTENTRANSPORT, ~­ COOK: Part-time, $7.60 per hour, 04. TEACHER AIDE substttutes for LTD. Marten Transport can pay Saturday, t 0:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. all schools at RCS Call 756-5204 you- *1 year -$.29 *2 years ~$.30 Responsible for preparing, serv­ for application. *3 years -$.31 *4 years -$.32 *5 · LOSE WEIGHT/ BOOST EN­ SpotlightNewspapers has an immediate ing, and cleanup of lunch and years -$.33. Call t .800-395-3331 ~· •• • dinner for 14-18 people. For addi­ ERGY: All natural/ guaranteed. W'NW.marten.com Minimum cost/ effort. Call (518) opening for a part-time freelance reporter tional information or application, WORK at HOME with VERY 475-9191 or email Drivers -NEW PAY PACKAGE! call Samaritan Shelters at 462- FLEXIBLE hours. Bookkeeper for in Schenectady County. [email protected] OTR: 6 mo. exp. -.30/mi. Top pay 4285. locally based operation. Full time ~.40/ mi. Regional: .36/mi. Lease li position. Pleasecall475-1242for program. New/ Used! M S Carri­ more information. MEDICAL BILLER: Experience ers t -800-231-5209 EOE. · CUSTOMER SERVICE - RE­ welcome, but not necessary. Full/ WORK FROM HOME: Growing - Part-Tinte- TAIL: Mail "Boxes Etc. Delmar. ., part-time, fax resume 439-1592 communications company seek­ Approximately 30 hours per week, ing outgoing representative. Earn DRIVERS: NORTH American Van Monday- Friday, t O:OOa.m.- 4:00 or mail PO Box 61 o, Slingerlands, NY 12159. up to 3K/ month, part-time/ full Lines has tractor trailer 48 -state Qualifications include good writing skills, p.m., year round; interesting re­ time. Will train 1-888-308-6198 hauling opportunities for owner sponsibilities, co-workers, and PERSON: To do yard work, weed­ enthusiasm, nose for news, willingness code 02, toll free. operators. Minimum of 3 months\,. to cover night meetings and basic customers. If this is right for you, it ing, and odd jobs, t day/ week. experience required. Call1-800- will be interesting for you. Call $10/ hour, 439-7829, leave mes­ ABLE TO TRAVEL-Openings for 348-2t 47, Dept. NYS. word processing skills. Richard, 439-021 t. sage. 8 people. No experience neces­ sary. All transportation and lodg­ FedEx Custom Critical is seeking EITHER YOU WANT to RETIRE RECEPTIONIST: for medical ing furnished. Expense paid train­ owner/ operator of straighttrucks.A IN 2-3 YEARS OR YOU DON'T­ practice with locations in Albany ing program. Work/travel entire We offer excellent pay per mile, PERIOD! If you DO, call NOW and Ravena. Pleasant with good USA with unique young business cash advances, paid permits, -Reporter- toll-free. (888) 573-3689. phone and computer skills. Fax group .. Call Mr. Ben Larsen, 1- group- _rates for truck insurance resume to 446-0731. 888-981-0696. and morel t -800-323-9256. A full-time position will be opening

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...... _. PAGE 40-June 14,2000 THE SPOTLIGHT -D Victim Deputies make 8 OWl arrests the accident have been publicly By Joseph A. Phillips (From Page 1) agreed to plead guilty to DWAI, fined $300 and a $35 state sur- -~ identified. Albany County Sheriffs depu­ criminal possession of marijuana charge. and eucharistic minister. An investigation spearheaded ties at the Voorheesville su bst& and second-degree menacing. Sheriffs deputies stopped a She suffered severe head and by Bethlehem police Detective tion arrested eight individuals on Mertens will serve a year's pro- vehicle on Friday, May 19, shortly back injuries in the May 23 acci- ! oseph Mastriano remains ongo­ charges of driving while intoxi­ bation on the menacingcountand before midnight, for failure to use dent, in which she was struck by a mg. cated (DWI) during the month of pay$400infinesand$100instate- headlights and a seat belt viola­ car driven by Ellen Marohn, 52, of "At this point, the vehicle and May. mandated surcharges on the re- tion. After administering field so- Borthwick Avenue, at about 5:45 ·traffic charges (against Marohn) Two have already pleaded maining counts. briety tests and prescreening, 4. p.m. are as they are," Mastriano said guilty to charges of driving while Pending completion of a Mark ]. Ruebel, 31, of 5 Alyssa At the time, Crowley had been Monday. ability impaired (DWAI) and other presentencing report, he is due in Court, Albany, was arrested for counts, while the rest face court court on June 29. DWl and ticketed for the two ~alking along the shoulder fac- lnthewakeofCrowley'sdeath, mgthe oncoming lane of traffic on he indicated that he will meetwith dates inN ew Scotland, Bethlehem Sam A. Mitchell, 18, of 29 motor vehicle violations. He was and Voorheesville. Fernbank, aresidential streetwith- traffic investigators and represen­ Thacher Park Road, New Scot- due in New Scotland Town Court out sidewalks. She was struck tatives of the county district Thefirstarrestfollowed on the land; was stopped on Friday, May on June 8. 1 heels of a domestic violence com­ from behind when Marohn's ve- attorney's office to determine if 5, on Route 85, for erratic driving. Frederick L. Heisler, 62, of 21 plaint on the night of May 2. hide, also westbound on Fern- more serious charges might be After administration of field sobri- Thorndale Road, Slingerlands, Around midnight, less than five - bank, strayed from its lane and warranted, but "we don't see any etytests, hewasarrestedfordriv- stopped on Delaware Avenue on hours after intervening in the inci­ ing under the influence of drugs. May 20, was arrested for DWl. He - crossed the road. intentional reckless act at this ~ . dent, deputies arrested one of the After an initial appearance in New appeared in Bethlehem Town Marohn was ticketed at the point," he said. participants, Peter]. Mertens, 35, Scotland Town Court on May 25, CourtonJune6, and his case was ,. scene for failure to exhibit due See obituary on page 26.. of 89 State Farm Road in his case has been adjourned until adjourned until July 11. care with a pedestrian in the road­ Voorheesville. Mertens was Aug. 31. Three recent arrests by depu: way and failure to stay in her Jane. BC soccer boosters charged with a host of offenses, An Albany resident, Thomas ties all took place in the village of InitiaJ police reports made no set annual meeting including DWl, two counts of B. Smith, 40, of 430 Russell Road, Voorheesville. On May 20, Timo- I> mention of alcohol or excessive criminal possession of a weapon, was stopped by deputies on Satur- thy J. White, 42, of18 Placid Lane, speed as factors in the accident, The next meeting of the menacing, unlawful imprison­ day, May 13, at about 11:30 p.m., Glenmont, was stopped on School and visibility on the road was good Bethlehem Central Soccer ment, harassment, and criminal when he failed to dim his head- Road, near Route 156. After ad­ · atthe time. Booster club is scheduled for possession of marijuana. lights in oncoming traffic on Route ministration of field sobriety tests ~ Marohn initially told police she Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Mertens, arraigned before New 85A and a prescreening, he was ar- had drifted out of her lane when the library conference room at Scotland Town Justice Thomas Charged after field tests with rested for DWl. the high school. It will include the she looked away from the road Dolin, was sent to Albany County DWl, he appeared in New Scot- A May 21 arrest took place on annual election of officers. ~ momentarily, butlater suggested jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. On May land Town Court on May 18 and Route 155 near the intersection of to police that she may have For information, call Dave .25, again in Dolin's court, he pleaded guilty to DWAI. He was 85A, when Jeffrey A Deer, 37, of blacked out. No eyewitnesses to J ukins at 439-8096. · Middle Village, was stopped at • about 11 a.m. He was charged with DWl and with two counts of endangeringthewelfareofachild. "o A week later, May 28, at about 7 a.m., David A Martin, 50, of 30 Orchard St., Feura Bush, was stopped at the intersection of " Maple and Voorheesville avenues and charged with DWl. White, Deer and Martin are all -.,. due in Voorheesville VIllage Court on June 19.

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