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Stern taskmaster Library neighbor voices concerns over lot plan By Peter Hanson and Bethlehem-Central school district, hut the Katherine McCarthy school board does not authorize library At the Bethlehem school board's Feb. expenditures. 11 meeting, a woman who lives on Residents will vote on the library's Borthwick Avenue in Delmar criticized request for a one-time budget increase of the board for approving a Bethlehem $250.000 May 19. Most of that money, Public Library proposal to expand its $150,000, is allocated for the purchase of parking lot. the house and land at 45 Borthwick. and Anne P. Moore said the proposed new the rest will pay for construction· of a entrance to the parking lot, which would parking lot expansion that will add about be built on the 45 Borthwick Ave. lot 36 spaces. where a house currently stands, would In addition to naining concerns she has decrease property value on the residential about the proposed expansion, Moore street and create intrusive traffic. The new criticized the board's methods. "I cannot entrance would be next door to Moore's tell you how disappointed I am that (the house. board) made this expensive decision, The board approved the library's which will affect immediate residents proposal in its Feb. 4 meeting, but the greatly and the parking lot minimally, approval was a formality. The board is without input from residents," she said. tangentially involved in the process Susan Birkhead, president of the­ because the library is part of the D LIBRARY/page 19 Pilot pays $34K in fines t0'1eds to recover plane Private aircraft was seized after trip to Cuba By Peter Hanson A complex drama involving a local man, an illegal plane hnding in Cuba and an aggressive response by various United States Government agencies ended last week when Delmar resident Millard Harmon agreed to pay a $34,000 settlement in exchange for the return of his private plane, Ten Romeo. Ten Romeo was confiscated 10 months ago by the U.S. Customs Woodworters Doug Gilluley and Keith Childs attach wooden supports to the front of the Service because after he left Cuba. from Cuba are normally inspected. Friendship being constructed at the Scarano shipyard. See story Page 12. Doug Persons Harmon did not land in Miami or West Palm Beach, Fla., where planes arriving Instead, Harmon flew over West Palm Beach and activated his previously filed flight plan to Albany County Airport. Between entering Florida's airspace and landing in Albany, Harmon's plane BC board begins '98·'99 budget talks was joined by two Air Force jets that flew By Katherine McCarthy percent, to $162,549. The finance line teaching, special totaled $95,663, a 3.11 beside Ten Romeo for 1,100 miles and The Bethlehem school district began actually showed a decrease of 2.50 percent increase. witnessed his landing. Upon touching its budget process last Wednesday, percent, to $335,069. Special apportionment programs, down in Albany, Ten Romeo was presenting its fundamental operating Staffing costs increased 15y 19.97 which are for students with disabilities and confiscated by government officials and budget as well as suggested priority one percent to $218,951. Central services, occupational education, came to locked in an airport hangar. and two additions. which include operation of plant and $3,720,938, an increase of 4.93 percent. After negotiating with the Customs The total proposed 1998-99 budget thus central data processing, increased by 0.25 Instructional media, which includes Service for nearly a year, Harmon. 72. far is $42,032,920, an increase of 2.01 percent to $3,048,912. Special items, such school library and audiovisual costs, as decided last week notto pursue a jury trial percent or $827,780. The fundamental as unallocated insurance and refund on well as computer assisted instruction, because he didn't want to spend any more operating budget is the amount of money real property taxes, increased by 2.17 went up 5.01 percent to $1,129,943. Pupil time caught up in bureaucracy. His lawyer. necessary to continue things exactly as percent to $452,350. services, such as guidance, health Terry Kindlon, got the government to they are now. Instruction, administration and services, cocurricular activities and reduce the $110,000 in fines it wanted to improvement totaled $2,347,154, an interscholastic athletics, went up 3.3!). $34,000, which led to last week's There were no increases in the board settlement. of education section, with costs remaining increase of 1.96 percent. Regular school percent to $1,926,104. steady at $6,805. The central . teaching totaled $15,677,271, a 3.70 "I think the message (of this story) is PILOT/page 5 administration line increased. by 0.84 percent increase, while special schools D BUDGET/page 32 D PAGE 2 February 18, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT

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By Peter Hanson Eight people were taken to St Peter's Hospital after a plastic spoon melted in a dishwasher, cre­ ating a foul odor in a state-run group home for the mentally dis­ abled Feb. 11. At about 7:30p.m., someone at the Residential Opportunities fa­ cility at 80 McCormack Road in Slingerlands called 911 to report the odor, which was not yet iden­ tified. 1 '"'a~_, :::....~-.- 1-Jld. THE SPOTLIGHT February 18, 1998 - PAGE 3 Board makes proQress Storyteller teaches BC kids 2~te~~~ndful of proJects about black history, culture At its Feb. 11 board meet- By lisa K. Kelly ing, the Bethlehem town board A class of fourth-graders at approved the naming of street Slingerlands Elementary School names on GE's Selkirk facility, celebrated Black History Month made the town's interim zon- last Friday by attending a ing code permanent. and ac- storytelling session. cepted an annual report from African-American storyteller the town historian. Kim Harris taught students in The board also announced Maureen Wiltse's class about the that it will hold a public infor- underground railroad and sang mation session at its next regu- period songs. lar meeting on Wednesday, Harris began by asking the Feb. 25. The subject ofthe ses- class what they knew about the sion will be Niagara Mohawk underground railroad. Students Power Corp's proposal to con- responded with "tunnels" and vert the Albany Steam Station "Harriet Tubman." Harris ex- into the Bethlehem Energy plainedthattheundergroundraii- Center. NiMo representatives Allgaier road was actually a network of will make a presentation at the people who helped slaves escape. session and will be available to and national historical recog- Shesangthesong"Wadein the answer questions from resi- nition ofthe Cedar Hill School- Water'' and noted that the lyrics Kim Harris demonstrates sign language to Slingerlands fourth-graders as dents and board members. house Muse~:m ... My intention wereacodeforslavesoraplanfor part of her Black History Month-related presentation. LisaK. Kelly The GE plant named roads is to use this recognition as an escape. "Slaves would use the on its large industrial parcel to opportunity to present a work- songs as a way to remember the She showed a Video,Songs and band,Reggie, who was not present make deliveries and emer- shop in our community (about) plan, ... because most slaves did Stories of Freedom, fuat depicted Friday. gency responses easier, but it State and national Register list- not know how to read and write." historical events and portrayed the 'We travel all over the country needed approvalfrom the town ing." . Harris added that "It was lives of famous slaves such as doing performances based on Af­ board to add the street names In otherbusiness, the board: againstthe lawforaslavetoknow Henry "Box" Brown, who mailed rican-American history," Harris to maps. • Received a report from en- how to read and write." himself in a crate from Richmond, said. Va. to Philadelphia, Pa. "With the 911 system in gineering services administra- The classof24 children partici- Parker had been teaching place ... , it was felt that the town tor Michael Cirillo about the pated in a sing-along, and Harris As a grand finale, Harris asked Wiltse's class about black history should approve the names so ongoing reconstruction project taught them American sign Ian­ student teacher Michael Parker and invited Harris to the school. that no conflicts would occur," on Wemple Road. The town has guage signals which correspond to assist her by acting the part of a slave. . 'We've been talking about Af­ John Clark, GE's chiefofemer- spent several months acquir- to the lyrics. rican-American history all week, gency response, wrote in a Jan. ing rights to properties that Sheoftenincorporatessignlan- Harris dressed Parker as an but I think this brings it to life for 20 letter to Supervisor Sheila create visual obstructions on guage into her performances as old woman, a typical disguise for the kids and helps them under­ Fuller. Wemple R~aiL an additional wayoftellinga story. escaping. _She then invited stu­ stand the diversity," Wiltse said. A total of 18 roads were Cirillo reported that prop- For example, Harris said that dents to give him advise on avoid­ ing capture. They told him to stay "I wish everybody in the fourth­ named, including Warehouse erty owners have said they will crossed wrists signify chains and grade could have participated," Road, Boiler Way, Tank Farm accept about $18,000 for·the wristspulledapartmeansfreedom. in the water, travel at night and carry a weapon. said school principal Dan Murphy. Road and Contractor Road. purchase of the several lots of "Slaves wouldn't use sign Ian- "It makes the history of slaves so The interim zoning code has land involved in the project. guagethough,"Harrissaid. "They Harrishasbeenperformingfor much more real for the children." been in place since 1989, and Attorney Joshua Effron of the would use knocks on the door." more than 20 years with her hus- building inspector John Effron Law Firm in Delmar, prepared an update that was F Ianigan sai d • "We've b een Iiv- attached to Crillo's report. ing with it and it's done very well." The board voted unani- In it, Effro~1 recommended mously to adopt the code as· the board "approve the permanent. Wemple_Roadproje~tand (pur- Town Historian Joseph A. ~ue) emment.~omatn proceed­ AIIgaier said that in 1997, he mgs to ~cquir,~ ~land). from established an archival facility (Mary) Simon. Simon IS the and "finding aid" for docu- only_ land own~r w~o_ has '!ot ments and photographs; com- rephed t? town mqumes about pleted a grant application for a purchasmg her land. . . conservation/preservation sur- • Accepted the res1gnatwn vey· and answered residents' of Lance Crossett as water dis­ inq~iries about historical mat- trict counsel. Crosset recently ters. accepted a job that created a Allgaier said the grant appli- conflict of interest with ~is cation he filed was refused, and ":ater counsel_ post. He was_ tn­ that "I am questioning the de- v1ted to contmue. counseling nial." He listed the failure to the town on other matters. initiate a conservation/preser- • Approved a police depart­ -vation survey as his main dis- ment request to spen~ about appointment in 1997. $1,000 to sen1_ Sgt. Timothy Allgaier alsl> said, "Cur- Beeb_e to Quantico, Va., where rently 1am ... applying for state he w11l attend_ the_ Federal Bu- ' reau of InvestigatiOn Academy from june 28 to Sept. 11,1998. Beebe is o11ly the third Bethlehem officer to do so. • Approved the appointment ofF. Michael T 1cker of Delmar as a member oithe Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency, which will have its annual meeting at 8 a.m. Mon­ day, Feb. 23, ia town hall. Correction A caption in last week's issue incorrectlyidentilied Benjamin Edic ofC~eastheownerofDehnar Wine & liquor. -::he shop is owned by his son, Steven. Edic asked The SpotlighttoclarifythatDelmarWme & liquor, located at 340 _Dela­ ware Ave., is still open. .,~...... - ;, - - J - ' - PAGE 4 February 18, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT Cops: Calls to Del Lanes not unusual Bethlehem police nab By Peter Hanson from whom. said, ''Where he got the (alcohol), three on DWI charges Although a 16-year-old boy was· Lt. Halligan and Del Lanes I don't know. He must have drank . recently hospitalized for alleged manager Marvin Sontz both said before he came inio Del Lanes. drunkenness at Del Lanes in the staff at the bowling alley does When the heathithim, he fainted." Bethlehem police recently ar­ uled for Tuesday, March 3, at 4 Delmar, the bowling alley's popu­ everything possible to prevent Halligan said underage drink­ rested two men on charges ofdriv­ p.m. lar "Rock 'n Bowl" program is a minors from obtaining alcohol ing is a problem that occurs any­ ing while intoxicated. Christopher Allen Farr, 18, of safe activityforyouths, police said. once they enter Del Lanes, but where teen-agers gather, and the Scott Michael Reyell, 41, of 6 27 Maxwell Road.in Latham, was Lt. Fred Halligan of the cannot control what youths do incidents at Del Lanes are coinci­ Dresden Court in Delmar, was arrested on charges of D WI at Bethlehem police departmentsaid before arriving there. dental with the popularity of the arrested on felony charges ofDWI 7:39a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. the four visits police have made to ''This is how Del Lanes works," "Rock 'n Bowl" program, which Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 4:14p.m. Officer Jeffrey Vunck saw both Del Lanes since Dec. 21 are "not Sontz explained. "You pay ($8) to runs Saturdays from 11:30 p.m. to Officer Robert Berben ob­ Farr and his passenger, Tyrone unusual," given the number of comeinandweoffertwoandahalf 2a.m. served Reyell traveling in a north­ Gladden, 17, ofValley View Apart­ teenagers who gather there. hours of entertainment Alcohol is "Obviously, the kids are con­ eastern direction on Rockefeller ments in Latham, driving north on In addition to the incident in­ sold and drunk only in the lounge ... gregatingthere becauseofthecold Road in Elsmere. Berben said Route 9W, near Pictuay Road in volvingthe apparently intoxicated If you leave, you have to pay $8 weather instead of congregating Reyell was driving 14 miles per Selkirk, without their seat belts Hannacroix boy, which occurred again to get back in." at street comers," Halligan said. hour over the speed limit. Reyell on. Jan. 31, police were called to Del Sontz said the no re-entry policy Halligan said the staff at Del was stopped on Hanover Road and When Vunck activated his LanesonDec.21,Jan.4andJan. 7. is meant to discourage minors Lanes is acting responsibly. "I failed several sobriety tests. emergency lights, Farr nearly All three of these calls were about from leaving, drinking and then thinkthey'redoingwhattheycan," Police found an open beer can stopped in the driving lane, then groups of youths congregating in coming back inside. He added that he said. "All ofthe calls came from and three unopened cans in turned left onto Old Town Road the bowling alley' sparking lot and signs near the lounge clarify that (Del Lanes) employees. They're Reyell'scar. They also confiscated and drove in the wrong lane until creating disturbances. drinking elsewhere is forbidden. keeping an eye on the situation a Ruger M77 Mark 11 25-06long coming to a sudden stop in a snow In the Jan. 31 incident, the boy's ''We walk outside every 20 min­ and advising us when things get rifle. embankment off the left side of father received an anonymous call utes or so to police the premises," out of hand." After talking to his lawyer, the curb, reporting that his son was ex­ Sontz continued. Sontz hopes parents will un­ Reyell. refused to take a Upon investigation, Vunck dis­ tremely drunk. When the boy's Sontz guessed that minors like derstand Del Lanes staffers can't Breathalyzer test. covered the car Farr was driving father arrived at Del Lanes, his the 16-year-old Hannacroix boy control the behavior of youths A handcuffed Reyell was was rented by his mother, Sheila son had passed out !tis not known drink before arriving at Del Lanes. outside thefacility ,but they do po­ brought before Town} ustice Ken­ Farr. He was not authorized to where the boy got the alcohol or Regarding that incident, Sontz lice activity inside. neth Munnelly at .6:08 p.m. and drive it. Vunk also found a plastic ''We're not a lock-in (facility)," Munnelly committed Reyell to the bag in the car which Gladden said Sontz said. "If a kid tells his par­ Albany County jail without bail had contained marijuana. - en~ he's gonna be here until 2 because this is his third DWI of­ Farr was given an appearance a.m. and leaves before then, we fence. ticket to appear in town court Now Accepting Enrollment can't stop him from leaving." Reyell's preliminary hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. Nonetheless, Sontz thinks Del was set for Friday, Feb. 13 at 1 Arnoldo Orrnin Zelaya, 35, of Lanes' ~'Rock 'n Bowl" program p.m., to be followed by a Depart­ R.D. 1, Box 217 in Coxsackie, helps keep some youths out of ment of Motor Vehicles refusal Greene County, was arrestPd on trouble on Saturday nights by pro­ hearing Monday, Feb. 23,at1 p.m. charges of DWI at 9:38 p.m. Fri­ viding a controlled environment. The DMVhearing regards Reyell's day, Feb. 13. "It makes the police's job easier to refusal to take a Breathalyzer test. Police received a call that a car rt.t.l~~ know these kids are being Reyell's next appearance in had run off the road near the 400 · watched," he said. Bethlehem Town Court is sched- block of Route 9W. When officer Tendercare Child Center Berben arrived on the scene, he sawZelaya'scarhadstruckaNiMo FREE Registration with this ad power pole. Zelaya was standing by the car and appeared injured from the crash. 1nfants Toddlers, Pre-school and Berben began to perform field After School Programs sobrietytests, but stopped when it LH-..,.le Cook.s became clear Zelaya needed medi­ 569- Elm. Ave., Bethlehem-478-0787 • cal attention. Upon the arrival of · Blri-hd~I Pari-Je• ~ an ambulance, Zelayainiti;olly re­ fused medical treatment, but he 5f>ec:IGI Oc:c:a8lon8 was taken to the Albany Medical Wttls TLE WttiL E You 8ME P Center's emergency room, where Do YOU HAVE A PRAYER? S..lttg ._, D-t-lttg P...... ,.t' he consented to a blood test for FESTIVE DINN Eft P"ft7'Y alcohol. NEW Weekly Seminar for Lent All.,., .. rnr- c...r- All_, Zelaya was given an appearance YOUNG CttEF6 P"ft7'Y h LH--t-\e 0\der to-* • True G-.....e+- ticket to appear in town courtTues­ • Do you long for a deeper prayer I if e? day, March 3, at 4 p.m. Do you sometimes wonder if God is listening? • What difference can prayer make? Tune in for Do you sometimes feel distant.'}rom God? •k:, .. CM.L I 888 695- CooK ":~· j" special program . It•"' "PRON WIU- r ..v.._ ' ~;~,\~ ~·~,~ Tune in to cable channel 31 in This is not a seminar about prayer ... it is about praying Bethlehem and New Scotland on and learning how to pray through use of guided meditations, Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. for scripture, and a daily workbook, and led by three pastors. "Saratoga National Cemetery: An Einstein failed algebra. Introduction,"with}ames Wilson. Join us each week: Edison's teacher was Wilson serves as chair of the March 1 through April convinced he was Veterans Administration's and choose to attend either: beyond help. Saratoga National Cemetery sup­ port committee. Sunday Afternoons at 2:00 p.m. We're The Learning Center. We specialize in helping The cemetery is scheduled to or Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. open in the summer of 1990. It is children of aU ages become (The Sunday session and the following Wednesday eveiling located on Route 4 near the confident in their learning session will be the same. You may choose either_ one each week.) Saratoga Battlefield National His­ skills and achieve .success torical Park. in school. There will be a small charge for materials, and Quite simply, we know that advance registration is appreciated on a first-come with friendly encouragement Historical group basis. Newcomers are especially welcome! and individual help a child to meet at Cedar Hill Refreshments always will be provided. can do great things. The seminar book is available in advance. Bethlehem Historical Associa­ tion .will meet on Thursday. Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Hill The Schoolhouse in Selkirk. For more information and to register, contact: Learning Master gardener Denise Campbell will discuss starting THE DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH Center seeds for spring. 386 Delaware Ave. (at the Four Corners) Albany • 459-8500 The public is cordially invited 439-9929 tci attend. Forinforrnation,call439- Clifton Park • 371-7001 3916. THE SPOTLIGHT February 18, 1998 PAGE 5

Yet when Harmon's March 30, ized aircraft used in humanitarian to Albany. Harmon isn't coy about compassion," he wrote, "(the em­ D Pilot 1997 departure date neared, he missions to the commUnist coun~ why he was given a military es­ bargo) hasdehumanizedourgreat received notice from the Com­ try. cort "Do you think they put two country of its normal generosity (From Page 1) merce department that he could Also, Harmon said he spoke chase planes on my tail for 1,100 and compassion." · not return to Cuba in Ten Romeo. with a Miami area friend whose miles if they didn't think I was Despite his promise that he that somewhere, and I can't tell Harmon immediately filed an al­ Web page features reports about dealing with drugs?" would not do so, Harmon landed you whether it's in Washington, ternate flight plan to Grand Cay­ Ten Romeo's various international Harmon'sfrustrationisthatthe in Cuba. Harmon said the engine D.C., or Miami, people are very man, Bahamas, because an asso­ flights. Harmon asked his friend if Customs Service could have ar­ trouble that forced him to do so unhappy with anybody express­ ciate there promised to deliverthe she wanted to post a notice about ranged for the inspection of Ten was a coincidence. And although ing any humanitarian interest in medicine to Cuba. the Cuba flight, and he para­ Romeo either in Grand Cayman he said repeatedly the only reason Cuba," Harmon said. 'This irratio­ Harmon still included Cuba in phrased her response as, "I or Freeport. 'They could have he flew over Cuba was to set a nal concern blinds the review of his flight plan, though. He wanted wouldn't dare do that, because if asked that I be inspected by local Washington-to-Cuba speed any pilot (who lands there)." to fly

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Black history is everybody's business Award is a good idea By Diana Budhai social opportunities for equal par­ Another Bethlehem Community Partnership task force The ·writer is director of ticipation in the society. Resent­ has come up with yet another splendid idea-an award to multicultural affairs at Siena Col­ Point of View ment and tensions mounted and honor outstanding youth. lege . in the 1960s, some progress was February has been declared widespread appreciation of black made with the institution of affir­ More often than not, we ------­ Black History Month. The purpose history byfoundingwhatwasthen · mative· action. With the impend­ hearofthemorenegative Ed· • / was to set aside time to learn about called Negro History Week and ing demise of these laws, there exploits of young people, It0 (J a S a group of Americans whose his­ now called Black History Month, may be some regression, which is especially teen-agers, tory has been largely ignored and with a goal of bringing that appre­ all the more reason for the general rather than what many of them accomplish. It's true that omitted from the recorded history ciation beyond the classroom. public to develop an appreciation of black history. academic and athletic achievements are recognized, but and cultural development of the Black studies has grown to be a not all students excel in these'areas. United States. viable academic program that en­ We are taking with us into the We at The Spotlight are well aware of the good things This omission is clearly evident compasses the humanities, social 21st century a form of racism that Bethlehem youth do. For years, we have seen outstanding in the textbooks used in our schools sciences, scienCe and general in­ is even more insidious and dan­ gerous than in the first years of youth through· our young staffers, who work in various at all levels. To rectify this, educa­ tellectual development. Its pur­ tion departments nationwide are pose is to address the omissions the struggle for dominance and capacities at the paper. For the most part the teen-agers control of Anglo-Americans over who have worked and work here have.proven their mettle. now struggling with what many of past historical accounts of the African-American people. other groups. They pull their weight and are dependable. They are call "the cunicultim of inclusion," designed to correct the omissions The proud motto of the United talented, decent and fun to be around. Many Americans may be in­ and distortions of the cultural con­ clined to think thatthis is wonder­ States, "e pluribus unum," means More than a handful of these kids came to mind when tributions of African-Americans. ful for African-Americans, but see "one out of many." It is ironic that the task force announced the new award. These are kids In like manner, this ''cunicu­ no importance nor connection of a nation, founded on the premise who do things for others because theywantto, not because lum of inclusion" will feature the any of this to their own lives. This . that it was formed by many differ­ they have to. historical and cultural accomplish­ ent ethnic and racial groups, has If you've been touched by something a local teen-ager ments of other minority groups, demonstrated such enormous dif­ ficulty, for such a long period of has done in your church, business or neighborhood, make such as Nalive Americans, Latinos and Asian-Americans. time, in resolving racial conflicts sure to take the time to fill out a nomination form and send The imperative is on. among the "many." it to Bethlehem Networks Project, 318 Delaware Ave., The major challenge in writing We will be supervised It is also ironic that a nation, Delmar 12054. the"curriculumofinclusion"isthat. American history and American by, or will supervise, whose government declares that cultural development needs to be those with whom some it is "of the people, for the people, The good news is rewritten for this "inclusion" to Americans have had · by the people," experiences great occur. difficulty viewing its mem hers as little contact, and about equal participants of one inte­ Charles L Marvin & Company's recent business cli­ African-Americans recognized whom there is little grated, democratic society, devoid mate survey had both good and bad news. For the most this need very early on and began of a caste system. part it seems small business is enjoying prosperity and painstakingly to reconstruct and knowledge, respect and record their history and culture The Hudson Institute con­ many owners are optimistic about turning a profit this appreciation. ducted a study for the Department year. from the past, starting in Africa and bringing it to the present. of Labor approximately 11 years Although a smaller number ofbusinesses in Bethlehem ago, with so toe astounding results. as opposed to a wider majority in the area reported growth, The first to lay the foundation Those groups that have been re­ for this was William Edward they were optimistic about growth this year. has been at the heart of many ferred to as "minorities" will be Burghart DuBois (1868-1963), who racial conflicts in the United States. the numeric majority by the year Larger businesses, however, didn't fare as well, and as published works on the black ex­ Anglo-Saxon history and cul­ 2010. The workforce will be vastly a result, the overall economy in the region was viewed as perience for 80 of the 95 years of ture have been thedominantforce . different. stagnant his life. in the developmentofthiscountry The study shows that about 84 In Bethlehem, the good news outweighs the bad, since It was Carter Woodson, how­ from the earliest times. Later ar­ percent of all new e~trants to the small business is the backbone of the town in more ways ever, who became known as the rivals of other Caucasian groups world of work will be women. mi­ than one. Apart from the services and goods small father of black history. He made have been able to assimilate, norities and new immigrants. Cur­ Bethlehem businesses provide, they act as an ongoing great contributions to research throwing off the vestiges of their rently, the population of many support for many local groups. Youth clubs and teams about blacks by analyzing existing country of origin, by the third gen­ large cities ranges from 42 per­ records and by developing new along with young performers and musicians, time and eration. This was not true for those cent to 60 percent people of color. information. groups with recognizable features again go to local business for help. And time and again The imperative is on. We will He wrote the first general his­ or skin color or for tliose who local business comes through. wanted to maintain ties with their be supervised _by, or will super­ tory of African-Americans, entitled vise, those with whom some Local business deserves any prosperity that comes its The Negro in Our History, in 1922, roots. way. Americans have had little contact, which becamo a standard refer­ This dominance has led to a and about whom there is little ence book for information on Afri­ type of caste system despite the knowledge, respect and apprecia­ A perfect choice can-American life. professed egalitarian ethos of the tion. All these Americans have Woodson's work inspired a country. Some Americans were helped ,to shape this country. One of th~ area's most respected politicians has ended denied financial, educational and a short retirement to take over the reins of the county Republican committee. SPOTLIGHT NEWSPAPERS Fred Field's decades of personal experience winning Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom state legislative and townwide elections will no doubt be an -srltEt. •• asset to the party, as will his nice-guy, straight-shooter Associate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom reputation. poYIGnT Managing Editor- Susan Graves We hope Field will work to nurture his party's grass Copy Editor- Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen · Advertising Manager -Louise Havens roots. F,ditoria/ Staff- Linda DeMattia, Ellen Gelling, Advertising Representatives-'-- Corinne Specifically, we hope Field will beable to attract credible Peter Hanson, Andrew Hartman, Michelle Kagan, Blackman, Ray Emerick, Bruce Neyerlin, John LisaK. Kelly, Linda Marshall, Katherine McCarthy candidates for difficult races. In too many legislative amt Salvi one High School Co"espondents- Chris Bonham, Production Manager-John Brent congressional districts, both in the region and around the Karly Decker, Tara Gerber, Catherine Hartman, Tim couniry, the American two-party system is a sham. CompositWn Supervisor- Mark Hempsread Kavanagh, Meg McGinty, Jessica Parker, Christine Production Staff- David Abbott, Doris Potter, Rob Tacker There seems to be a quiet conspiracy with both parties , Cappabianca, Matthew Green giving incumbents a free ride. Photography - Hugh Hewitt, Doug Persons Carloonist-Hy Rosen ,- Office Manager- Kathryn Olsen Republicans have never mounted a serious challenge to Classified/Subscriptions-Gail Harvey U.S. Rep. Michael McNultY, D-Green Island, who repre­ sents Colonie, or to assemblymen Ronald Canestrari; D­ (518) 439-4949 Cohoes, and John McEneny, D-Albany. FAX (518) 439~0609 '1M Spotlighl (USPS 3~30) il published eacb Wednesday by Spotlighi Newspapers, Inc., 125 Adams St., Delm&r, N.Y. 120S4. Second class postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and at additional mailing offices. In politics as in business, competition is vastly prefer­ OFFICE HOURS, Pos1111a.U~r: send address changes to 171~ Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delm9.1. N.Y. 12054. able to monopoly. In return for taxpayer subsidy of elected 8:3(1 a.m. • ~p.m. Mon.-Fri. Subscription mtes: Albany County, one year $24, two years $48, elsewhere, one yelir"$32. 'and patronage jobs, Republicans and Democrats owe the E-mail- NEWS: [email protected] ADVERTISING &CLASSIFIED: spotads@albany .net citizenry an honest, forthright rivalry. THE SPOTLIGHT February 18, 1998 - PAGE 7

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Editor,TheSpotlight bestvaluetothecommunityfor library in tip•top shape Theproposalforthe library park­ Letters themoney? · ing lot expansion poses some inter­ Before I can support this par- Editor, The·Spotlight: move to make it more accessible. esting questions. Fraser & Associ­ ticular proposal, I would like to I just read Russ DeYoe's letter For once, I would like to see this ates has. designed this project with payer money for other library have satisfactory answers to the community's support, rather than improvements? concerning the proposed parking a budget of $250,000. Was the above questions from the library lot expansion at Bethlehem Pub­ attack a project that enhances project put out to bid, and if not, I support the need to expand board of trustees and/ or the lic library, and I agree that he is Bethlehem's quality of life. why not? If it was, was Fraser the access to the library and its ser­ school board. indeed "having some problems We shouldn't be afraid to spend only bidder? The lowest bidder. vices. My question is, is this Floyd Henderson with the math." the money to maintain such a beau­ Given the questionable quality project that goes before voters tiful community. We have a won­ and taxpayers on May 19, the Delmar Adding 36 spaces to the cur­ of this firm's most recent work for rent 93 is a 38:7 percent increase derful home here -let's Jearn to . the town, are we taxpayers to as­ (about 40 percent), notthe 28 per­ appreciate it and take good care of sume that Fraser can construct a cent that it "seems to him." it. parking lot better than a water sys- Library should stay Rick Ryther tem? · Perhaps if there were more parking spaces, he would be able Glenmont The director of the library said in within its budget to get to the library more and read The Spotlight that she was unfamil­ some books to learn to calculate iar with the lawsuit and the water Editor, The Spotlight budget if they feel this large ex- percentages.! system issues. She must be the only Bethlehem library is a beauti- . pense is necessary. Please don't The library is one of this town's person in the town who is not. I ful, fully stocked place of refer- ask the majority of people who greatest assets, and I applaud the would hope that the persons in­ enceforthecommunity.Accord- seldom step foot in the library to volved in deciding and recommend­ ing to an article in the Times foot the bill again. ing such costly development projects at taxpayer expense would Unionlastyear,itisalsothemost We all have to live within our be aware of the total picture to en­ expensive library to maintain in budget and that should include sure we are getting the best prod­ all of New York state and possi- our very generous library budget uct for our dollars. What factors blythe country. whi~h increases every year. were considered in this decision? The $250,000 the library now james Murray For $250,000, parking capacity wants for additional parking Selkirk is to increase from 93 to 129 ve­ should come out of their exi~ting hicles, or 36 parking spaces. This amounts to more· than $6,900 for each additional parking space. Is Wrestling booster says this cost comparable to other simi­ lar parking expansions? thank you for support The'CMI senior housing project Editor, The Spotlight The Bethlehem wrestlers and seems to be uncertain at present. If The 13th annual ]V wrestling Booster Club thank Andriano's that project should fail, there is the Pizzeria, Bruegger's, Delmar Mar­ opportunity to acquire a vacant lot tourney was very successful this year. The tourney has grown over ketplace, Dunkin' Donuts, adjacent to the library. Would this Freihofer's, Grand Union, lot prove suitable to the parking the years, and this year 16teams participated. Hannaford, Mr. Subb, Price Chop­ needs of the library? per, Prinzo's Bakery and Stewart's. One of the reasons it was so Would it be a better value and Rose Menneto more economical, leaving more tax- successful was because of the support of local businesses. Bethlehem Booster Club Christian Brothers Academy NEW CAMPUS OPENS SEPTEMBER 1998 Airline Drive, Colonie, New York

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Library had better focus NiMo happy to spread the word Editor, The Spotlight: would set a minimum bid. on technology needs Thank you for your coverage Letters The information about the life Editor, The Spotlight of our redevelopment plan for expectancy of the plant came from a very different wavelength - it the Albany Steam Station. We page 7, section 2, ofNiMo's Decem­ I am writing in response to the serves virtual users. believe it is vital for the citizens of Steam Station is being pursued ber, 1997 pre-application report, recent news story on the library's Bethlehem and surrounding which reads, "Although .(the Albany $250,000 plan for expanding park­ Instead, let's think of spending because we believe the plant as it towns to understand how the currently exists is unlikely to be Steam Station's) service life was ing. the $250K on computer hardware changes being proposed at this initially projected to be about 40 and software for the library, and competitive in a deregulated envi­ . The 21st century is all about plant may affect them. The cov­ years, continued capital improve­ staff support for using computer ronment While we think the plant increasing band width, not increas­ erage your paper is providing is ments and effective maintenance technology. A virtual visit to any hasgreatpotentialifreconstructed ing parking lot capacity. If you one important means of achiev­ have potentially extended the pro­ university librarywill quickly show with state-of-the art generating spend more time in our library, ing this. jected life of the plant to about the you what college freshmen are ex­ units,we do not think it will last you will quickly discover there is year 2010. • This section does not pected to use. As you reported, Niagara until2010 without the investment an information technology gap. Mohawk plans to offer the exist­ indicate the plant needs to be re­ Also,looking into the future, it's of capital envisioned in our rede­ For example, the staff person re­ ing Albany plant for sale through velopment plan. structured to last until2010. sponsible for the CD-ROM collec­ possible that patrons will borrow · a competitive auction later this tion does not have a computer passwords forfourweeks to access One of our major tasks is to year. However, while the com­ inform the citizens of the region Parents with a CD-ROM reader and books on CD over the Internet from pany has stated that it reserves Internet access to the library cata­ their home PC. No more worrying about our project and to give them right to reject any bid that it an effective opportunity to partici­ log is not available. about due dates, lost books and deems too low, it has not set any might want delaying library-visits because of pate in its development As part of Our library has a 20th-century specific minimum bid leveL scheduling conflicts. this effort, we are holding a public approach - to use the resources Certainly, one goal is to to checkout Oskar Harmon meeting at Glenmont Elementary requires an in-person visit The achieve the highest price we can School on Wednesday, March 4, 2lstcentury,however,operateson Glenmont for our generation plants. But at 7 p.m. At this meeting, we will teens at lanes with the principal objective of discuss our plans for the Editor, The Spotlight: divestiture of these plants being Bethlehem Energy Center. We If you drop your kids off at the the establishment of a competi­ want to talk to your readers, and Rock 'n' Bowl at Del Lanes Satur­ Bethlehem Family Health tive generation market in New we encourage them to attend. day night, beware. It may not be & Urgent Care Center York state, setting a a minimum Michael]. Mathis the safe haven that you think it is. bid level for Albany anywhere project manager is pleased to welcome near its assessed valuation of$257 Fights, possible gang activity, E{iitor's Note: .The information police and ambulance calls are not million would be counterproduc­ about the auction came from NiMo tive. unusual. Saturday, Jan. 31, there SusAN J. KALIA, MD, MPH spokesman Nicholas Lyman, who was a 16-year-old found uncon­ On the second item, the plan did not give a figure, but said NiMo scious from too much alcohoL in the practice of for redevelopment of Albany There may be supervision primary care/internal medicine there, but there is still a bar open Custom Bookcases Windows & Doors to the public with smoking and NEW PATIENTS WELCOME drinking in the same building. FINE_Q_~_A_LITY Rock 'n' Bowl does not seem to be (518) 462-3292 "for teens only." 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Bethlehem ought to pay Call town for STAR info .e-mail it to us Editor, The Spotlight wherever and whenever possible, · Toreachthenewsdepart­ tribute to special K-9 With the March 2 deadline for and any program that reduces ment and submit letters to filing the state's new School Tax property taxes and puts money the editor, e-mail to Relief (STAR) program rapidly back in people's pockets has my [email protected] Editor, The Spotlight: support approaching, town officials are Letters that cannot be I've just read the two articles Letters particularly pleased by the large To be eligible for ;;TAR tax cuts verifed will notbe published, Special officer and Partoer mourns number of eligible residents who later this year, a person must be sopleaseincludeatelephone K-9's passing. I imaginethatOfficer are already signed up to receive a age 65 or older with a household number where you can be Wayne LaChappelle'slife will never him a courageous, intelligent po­ cut in their school property tax income of $60,000 or less. If you reached during the day. · be the same. Although I never had lice officerwho made us feel safe bill. are already receiving a partial You can also continue to the honor of meeting his partoer, I and good. All of us send Officer school tax exemption for low in­ To date, more than 1,100 mail letters to 125 Adams recall reading many articles about LaChappelle our condolences. . come seniors, there is no need to Bethlehem seniors have had their St., Dehnar 12054 or fax us the Bethlehem Police Department's So it should be the town of apply for STAR.· · first police K-9, Grando. names entered in the assessor's news items or letters at 439- Bethlehem that should be thank­ office computers and are eligible The assessor's office will auto­ 0609. First, I would like to thank Of­ ing you, Officer LaChappelle, for for tax cuts in their September matically see1hatyou are enrolled ficer LaChappelle for writing and I feel any dog is a reflection ofhis school tax bills. Among this num­ and that you will receive an addi­ The deadline is Friday at letting us share his treasured mo­ owner. ber are 400 residents who are al­ tional benefit from the STAR pro- 5p.m. ments. I think everyone in the town You helped Grando to be our ready benefitting from the low in­ gram. ofBethlehem would agree with me Special Officer, and I hope that come seniors' tax exemption, and that we are all very sorry to hear If you have questions about eli­ the town will have a special trib­ who will receive further reductions gibility, please call the assessor's about his death. We all held him in ute for your grand partoer. under the STAR program. great respect and affection, and we office weekdays, from 8:30a.m. to shall miss him. Grando was a rare Cindy Radliff I congratulate and thank David 4:30p.m. at 439-4955 ext. 101. In Slingerlands Leafer and the employees in our K-9,andwearegratefulthatwehad Selkirk Sheila Fuller The Spotlight is sold at Falvo's assessor's office for assisting and the good fortune to know him. We Bethlehem supervisor and Tollgate will always think of him as we knew continuing to assist our senior citi­ zen population and successfully aiding them in the process to en­ sure that ·they receive this very Reader believes staff important tax cut in their school \ f. ' .i.1 SLINGERLANDS, ROUTE 85A taxes. I am in favor of tax cuts t A Lv 0 S ~$, PHoNE oRDEns 439-9273 deserves some support PRIME BUTCHER SHOP ~' I E]9 Correction Editor, The Spotlight: Prior to Feb. 20, no one would There was an editing error in meet with this group to negoti­ I wpuld like to thank The Spot­ Frannie Markel's Jetter in the Feb. ate. This dedicated support staff 11 issue. Her father Frank light for writing such an insightful deserves the attention and re­ 10 LBS. DR MORE Andriano died 26 years ago. ••·•·•·WHOLE ·- N.y.'""" STRIP STEAKS OMO$369 u. GROUND CHUCI( ...... s1••. article on the lack of a contract for spect other professionals war­ 15l.Ds. Avg. Weight Bethlehem Central workers. U.S.D.A. PRIME CIIIIC£ $599 GROUND ROUND ...... s:zoo •. rant. WHOLE TENDERLOINS ...... o. 29 This group works beyond the 8 Lbs. A~~t~ Wei~! GROUND SIRLOIN '""'"".... s2 •. It is neglectful and irrespon­ Pr~ces Good Thru 2/21/98 • Tnesday Fr~day 9 6 Saturday 8 5 Closed Sunday Maoday call of duty. They are an instrumen­ sible to let this issue continue to 11 tal group who manage to keep the be unresolved. 'tiiiX:'Jtto ~s··· schools running in an orderly fash­ :: ... i'Why notliix your Jette~s' ' ion. They are a group who have a Where is the leadership to act . to The Spotlight at 439-0609? . · low profile, and they do not have on this? This support staff is a ,, Remember, all letters must the clout the teachers have. large voting block. It seems that , .. carrythewriter'ssignature, voters would remember this is­ · address and phon~ number. This supportstaffhas been work­ sue and vote out anyone involved ' ' ing without a contract since July in this indecision. I would. '(', ··· •Letters al-e subject t9 ed­ • MINOR EMERGENCY SERVICES 1996. Some people in the district '';.iting:inJ

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Pilot pleased as punch with return of aircraft The facts Editor, The Spotlight tarian needs but will look back resources were committed in 1983 upon the last two year's efforts to serve humanitarian needs. It is a pleasure to share with Letters with three goals accomplished: are facts neighbors and friends that on Feb. Neither I, nor friends all over . Editor, The Spotlight 9 at 12:30 p.m., I signed an agree- l.Afuelsamplefromanormal the country who donated those ment with the U.S. Government government and get on ·with being refueling on the ramp at Jose medicines, can know the full ex- I enjoyed Peter Hanson's piece which enabled me to regain own- an effective humanitarian. Marti International Airport has tent of the relief of children's suf- on romance in last week's Spot­ ership of my Beech-36, Ten tested in Chicago at 104.4 oc- fering resulting from our efforts. light. However, it does contain one It is important that I thank Will- glaring error. Romeo. For $34,000, the govern- iarn C. Pericakofthe U.S.Attorney's tane. My fellow ABS and AOPA If only one child's life was saved He states: 'The unmistakable mentagreed to return my aircraft. Office, the Han. Ralph W. SmithJr., pilots need not worry about the by those medicines delivered by quality of Havana fuel once sane- Ten Romeo on Easter 1997 the attraction between 'Bogie' the I had the rightto press forTen U.S. magistrate judge, and the Han. Thomas J. McAvoy, senior U.S. lions are lifted. (That will be $34,000 will be paid gladly with a tough guy and his young smoky Romeo's return through a jury sooner than most believe - re- · song in my heart. voiced co-star reflected a commit­ trial. However, Albany suffers a District Court judge. Pressure from Washington seemed determined to member the Berlin Wall!) ment the .the two shared until shortage of federal judges as does Before Ten Romeo's flight to Bogart's death in 1957, even to­ many parts of our country. That take Ten Romeo from me as pun- 2. Ten Romeo has tied Wash- Havana few Americans knew that ishment, and that would have hap- day, four decades after he died, could mean another year and a ington and Havana, a Commu- medicines are prohibited under Bacall still hasn't remarried." Few halfbefore the matter would come pened except that these three were nist capital, with a first flight U.S. sanctions against Cuba. concerned for my interests. would argue with the first part of to court. speed record as was done with this statement. However, after The Pope's visit has corrected And Terry Kindlon, my lawyer, WashingtonandMoscowin1987. Bogart's death Bacall did marry Frankly, only those who fly can Ten Romeo opened Soviet skies this oversight by making clear actor Jason Robards with whom know the frustrations of being has been a partuer beyond com- to Western sport pilots as one of through TV coverage that the chil- she had a son (actor Sam Robards) grounded for 10 months. For the pare on this difficult road. He is a the first major events that par- dren of Cuba are suffering terribly and eventually divorced. In her first time in 35 years I have not had friend and neighbor who knew of tendedgreatchangesintheworld because of the lack of medicine. autobiography, Bacall my aircraft to jump into at the Ten Romeo's historical and humani- By Myself. as we know it !twill happen again! blames the divorce largely on "drop of a hat." An aircraft is a tool tarian accomplishments. I will now place my efforts be- hind those attemptingto find ways Robard's alcoholism but maintains for "soothing one's soul." Being As an experienced fellow pilot, 3. Ten Romeo provided uncx- she and Robards have remained airborne only 10 minutes allows for medicine to reach children 90 he did his best to explain to Wash- pected benefits to Cuban chil- friendly. worldly cares to slip out of one's dren with the delivery of$50,000 miles from U.S. shores .. Your ington bureaucrats the emotional prayers would be appreciated. While I feel this oversight in no consciousness. The thought of quandaryapilotfeelswhenairbome of medicine. existing for the next 18 months as way undercuts Mr. Hansrin's ar­ and faced with a mechanical emer- Millard Harmon I hav~ the last 10 was not a consid- Of course it is disappointing gument, the facts are the facts. gency that might be life-threaten- to lose $34,000 of my personal eration. Delmar Dorothy Benson ing. resources to the U.S. govern- Schenectady So- it's time to leave behind I will now move to other humani- ment. As a full-time humanitar- my misunderstanding with the ian since my retirement, those

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I~ ! ~ ~; 'T"~~~ tong-term relationships carry tedious baggage By Katherine McCarthy to go to war over heaped-up clothes or will we be up in the night, hold- fair to Remember, and concluded I spent the few days before Commentary in a room we're hardly ever in. ing a sick child in a steamy bath- thatyup, I'm too cynicalforan old Valentine's Day pondering last I know he keeps his mouth shut room? Why are they so fresh to movie. I know I like those fluffy week's Point of View column, in about lots of things too. Uke my us? Why do they fight with each Meg Ryan movies because they which Peter Hanson lamented the out and put them away, and leave other one minute and wrap their remindmeofwholwas-ifnever his for him to put away. Every complaining that he never gives lackofcurrentmoviesaboutcouples me his ATM receipts, only to find armsaroundeachotherthenext? that willowy and certainly never building long-term relationships. few days, his go back to the floor. Still, though, we lov.e each other, with hair that fluffy- and how it I know I've asked him to put out that we're short on cash be­ My conclusion won't shock any­ cause I've overpaid the VISA bill. even in the middle of a northeast- felt when I first fell in love with them away-even nicely, I think body who's been together with Or the fact that most nights, din­ ern February, when we can't ex- Chris. Like when she takes Tom somebody fora longtime. The day­ -but, there they are. Sometimes pand our relationship to the space Hanks' hand on top of the Empire I stare at them, defeated, and tell ner is clearly an afterthought, and to-day work that keeps a couple not anything worth rushing home of a deck, front porch, ·or back StateBuilding,andiremembered together is boring, tedious stuff, myself it would only take a few yard, maybe armed with a glass of staring for hours into Chris' eyes, minutes to put some away, and to. And that freelance writing . hardly anything you'd pay money would never pay the mortgage, wine, certainly ready to let the feelinglikel'dcomehometosome­ to watch in the movies. some in the hamper. Sometimes evening warmth soothe work- placeihadn'tknowniwaslooking I mutter at them, oh, sure you're but puts me in our study a lot of evenings, leaving him to his own weary bodies. In search of mid- for. There's relatively little soulful If you read the women's and not going anywhere till I take parenting magazines, which I do devices. Lest you think ours is a winterinspirationtoourmarriage gazing these days, and home is you there. Sometimes I listen to and armed with last week's Spot- now a place that sounds like it's way too often, you'd believe that him complain about the lack of marriage of bitter silence, it's not. couples everywhere are schedul­ We talk alot.Abouthisjob, about light, I joined the crowd at Video going to need a new dishwasher clean underwear and wonder if World,hopingforaromanticboost soon, but for a minute watching ing appointments to discuss the he'll make the connection to the my work, about the upkeep of the house, and we spend hours and fromoneofPeter'sPicks. !twas a that movie, I'm young and thin problems in their marriages, the pile of clothes right next to his women are trying out kicky new hours discussing our children. Ah, strikeout; no Roman Holiday, no again with all of New York at my dresser. Sometimes I rage at children. The glue that holds us Breakfast at Tiffany's and no· love-struckfeet.Maybeitisescarr lipsticks while memorizing tips to them - Why can't he put you keep the passion in the relation­ together; the elastic that threat­ Adam's Rib, even. And a whole ism, but that's romance to me: away? It's such a little thing! But shelf full of Meg Ryan movies. · rising above the monotony of the ship, and the men are doing half, if that's exactly the point: it is such ens to snap far too often. Will we not more, ofthe household chores. ever have another uninterrupted OK, When Harry Met Sally ... was daily routine to remember where a little thing, an.d I make my point. gone, but there was Sleepless in you started, which is when a pile I buy those magazines for the fic­ by putting them on his side of the conversation? Do we discipline our tion, but like men with a certain kids too little, or are we too firm Seattle and my favorite, French of laundry was just a pile of laun­ bed, so he has to move them Kiss. But I wasn't here to mistake dry, and Shake and Bake chicken other publication, can't resist the before he can get some sleep, with them? Do their teachers arr rest It makes me feel like I did predate them for the geniuses lust for love, so I kept hunting for by candlelight was truly an affair the real element every married classics. I came away with An Af to remember. ,when I first encountered the Dick person covets. But I'm not going they are? Is that sniffle just a cold and Jane readers, and the father came home in a suit and hat tO a wife witli pearls cooking a roast, while the children spent their time intently observing Spot Putting A Face On­ Just as my childhood bore little resemblance to Dick and Jane's, so Bethlehem Businesses. is my marriage a long cry from what Redbook and Good Housekeeping offer up as the ideal. I suspect I'm Leadership is not a luxury! not alone. Sometimes it's not the Train your people in principals like 11 talking, but where you hold your goal setting, team building and BEST BUY" tongue, that keeps things going. accountability OR ... Uke there's this pile of clothes in Your competition will! ourbedroomthatprobablywarrants CALL GEORGE 1". KAI'ISAS'S a scheduled discussion. That pile is LEADERSHIP I'IOTIVATIOI'I MATTRESS SALE easily the most passionate part of 4 7 5-0489 and ask about our our 11 and a half year marriage: Results Guaranteed Programs! ,· discarded every night, they're a GEORGE P. 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Five Rivers to host supportgrouptomeet Historical Association plans garden program outdoor events at Wellspring Five Rivers Environmental Edu­ Master gardener Denise Coping and Caring, a support NEWS NOTES Tracey ofRavena who was recently cation Center at 56 Game Farm group for the adult children of Campbell will discuss starting named to the dean's list at Tufts Road in Delmar will host a day of aging parents, will meet on seedsforspringonThursday,Feb. Selkirk_ University. outdoor events on Saturday, Feb. VV ednesdays, March 11 and 25, at 19, at 2 p.m. at a meeting of the South Bethlehem 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Senior Quarters at Bethlehem Historical Association Middle school studen~s Olympic bird watching, both VV ellspring at 140 VV ashington at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse in win trip indoors and out, starts at 9 a.m. It Ave. Extension in Albany. ' Selkirk. will be followed by outdoor tree The support group covers nu­ The public is invited to attend. RCS Middle School students identification. merous topics involving relation­ For information, call439-3916. Library to host book talks Katie VVilsey and Aubrey Maki There will be two snowshoeing ships with, and care of aging par­ were fourth place winners in the RCS to host wrestling RCS Community Library· will Stock Market Game. events, a 200-yard sprint and 1- ents, including socialization, nu­ hold the first of a series of three Both girls won a trip to visit the mile marathon. tritional and diet issues, forgetful­ sectionals book talks on Thursday, Feb. 26, Anyone may enter any or all of ness and confusion, health care, RCS Senior High School will at7p.m. New York Stock Exchange. personal hygiene and the avail­ the events. Guests are invited to host the Class B wrestling A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Titanic talk rescheduled cheer on athletes. ability of support services. sectionalsonFriday, Feb.19, from Gaines will be discussed. Preregistration to participate in Professionals from the staff of 2 to 10p.m.andSaturday,Feb.20, George Tulloch's talk on the from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Linda Marshall will facilitate the Titanic has been rescheduled to Olympic events is required by VV ellspring will be on hand at all program. Copies of the book are VVednesday,Feb.25. support sessions to help answer Friday, March 13. Becker School PTA to meet available at the library. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 Admission is free. Dress for questions. For information, call 756-2053. for students. They will be sold at the outdoors. For information, call For information, call869-0211. Feb. 24 475-0291. A. VV. Becker Elementary the middle school office begin­ Ravena woman on ning March 2. School PTA will meet on Tuesday, dean's list Mother's group Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the an­ Princeton Review rep · Congratulations to Josephine nual fifth-grade ":hale watch trip. to visit library to meet at church Mother's Time Out will host A representative from the it's weekly meeting on Monday. Princeton Review will discuss tech­ Feb. 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at niques to improve PSAT and SAT Delmar Reformed Church at 38G scores on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1 Delaware Ave. p.m. at Bethlehem Public Library Child care is provided. on Delaware Avenue in Delmar. Mother's Time Out is a Clllis­ High school sophomores and . tian Support Group for mothers of juniors and their parents are en­ couraged to attend. Call439-9314 preschoolers. New participants are to register. always welcome. Forinfonnation, 439-9929.

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Bruce Miller will Voorheesville's board of trust- · p.m. at the Legion hall on Elizabeth give the message and there will be For information, call 765-3314 Voorheesville Avenue. Conniff-Dineen ees will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 24, ext. 208. 765-2813 special music. at 8 p.m. at village hall on The cost is $8 for adults and $4 Everyone is invited to attend. Voorheesville Avenue. for children ages 4 through 10. High school sets up Children under 4 eat for free. School board to hold Theater/Dance Network student court programs at the campground. For reservations, cali76M580 budget workshop has reserved tickets The high schoolis establishing or76M712. For information, call872-1237. a student court system to adjudi­ The school board will hold a The Theater/Dance Network cate discipline problems and en­ Cross country skiing Pee wee wrestling budget workshop on Monday, has reserved tickets for two shows sure that appropriate penalties are set at workshop starts Feb. 24 Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the large at Proctor's Theater. · assigned and completed. group instruction room at the high Tickets are available for Peter Sessions will be· held after Helderberg Workshop on Registration for pee wee wres­ school. Pan on Sunday, March 29, at'2 Picard Road will host a family cross tling ends Tuesday, Feb. 24, the school every week, with two sepa· The board's next regular meet· p.m. They cost $39.50 for adults rate judge panels alternating be­ country ski day on Sunday, Feb. first day of practice. ing is scheduled for Monday, and $20.50 for children. 22, from noon to twilight. tween hearings. Children in first through eighth· March 9, at 7:30p.m. Tickets for Where the Wild There will be free instruction grade are eligible. The registra­ Each panel consists of two se­ Things Are on Tuesday, April 7, at niors and one junior. Seniors Matt from 12:30to 1:30p.m.Awarming tion fee is $15. PTA sponsors 7 p.m. cost $21 for adults and $11 hut will be available all day. Practice starts at 6 p.m. at the Baron, Phil Erner, Cynthia Reed roller-skating for children. and Christina Schachne, and jun­ The program depends on snow high school cafeteria. For infor· The PTA will sponsor roller· Money and reservations are iorsCarynAdamsandRyanNolan. conditions. Call ahead to confirm mation, call Don Cootware at 765- due by March 1. Send checks pay· at 765-2777. 2761. skating on Thursday, Feb. 26, from have been chosen for the panels. . 3:15 to 5:15p.m. at the elementary Thompson's Lake Church youth group school. slates ice fishing contest to serve dinner Tickets will be sold in advance at school for $3.50 each and in­ Thompson's Lake State Park in The Junior United Methodist clude skate rental. East Berne will host its seventh Youth Fellowship will dish up a annual ice fishing contest on Sat· homemade baked macaroni and urday, Feb. 21. cheese dinner on Saturday, March School groups Registration and fish measure­ 7, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the social slate meetings ment will be from 6 a.m. to noon. hall of the church on Route 85A ssoo OFF Live bait will be available on site. Dinner includes baked maca· The PTA will meet on Tuesday, LX173 Lawn Tractor At noon, the Sheriffs Depart· roni and cheese, salad, a vegetable, Feb. 24, at 7:30p.m. in the elemen­ NO INTEREST AND NO 7.9% ment will conduct an ice rescue bread and butter, dessert and cof­ tary school library. Fioamingfor 12 Momhs." fee, tea or milk. The cost is $5 for PAYMENTS 10.9%for24,36, demonstration. The group is busy planning for UntifAprill, 1998" 48 Months.• adults and $2.50 for children age 6 its annual Fun Festival on Satur­ Prizes will be awarded at 12:30 and under. We know now's not the time of year you think about your lawn. But, with your local John Deere p.m. The grand prize is a charted day, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 dealer's big pre-spring savings event, maybe now is the rime. You see, with $500 off on the LX173 and fishing trip for four on Lake Tickets must be purchased in p.m. at the elementary school. great deals on our riders, LXs, GTs, 300s, 400s, and FSOOs, pre-spring is the perfect time to get a new Ontario courtesy ofHookjawChar­ advance from youth group mem· The middle level advisory coun­ John Deere, That's not even mentioning all of the financing options. So visit your John Deere dealer today and you'll have another reason to look forward to spring. Hurry, offer ends February 18, 1998. ters. hers or following church services cil meets on Wednesday, Feb. 25, on Feb. 21 and 28. at7 p.m. at the high school library. ·olf~r expires FebrW.ry 28, 1998 and is subjiiC! toappravld cr~dit 011 John Deere Credit R!VO!ving Plan, for riOn·comm&rcial use o"ly. tO'/. down Hot food and beverages will be lliYffiMt r!Gulred. Aflerpromo~onal period, lor major purch.ISes over $5000, tmanee charge will bagin to accrue at 13.90% APR. f\l1 mator purcl1ases For information, call the church Voorheesville Friends of Mu- · between $1500and $U!i9.99. finanee charl)ll wNI bllgln to accrue 1115.40% APR. For Regular P!Jitllases. lillinc• cha,ge will be assessed ill 19.8% sold by the Friends of Thacher APR. Rates in efiiiCI on July 1, 1997. Rites subjiiC!tochang~. see lout dealer t.or currem rates. 7.9% rat• available only IOl 12 month term: 10.9% and Thompson's Lake state parks. office at 765-2895. sic meets on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at rate avarlible only IOl 24, 36 and ~8monthterms. ASO. so. P&r month mrnlmum frnance charge may be applied to unpaid tlalances. Other spec.al rates 7 p.m. in room 160 at the high lrldt~ms may be available. ineludrng lnslllllment financmg and nnancing lor commercial use. Available at participa~ng deale

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"Are the investments for the result tells you how long it a financial adviser is in the mid- managers of retirement assets. Cohoes Savings Bank began the children's education?" he · will take to double your invest­ 20s, even if that investor has According to the study, morC' offering the Save for America asked. "Oris it just for them, to ment. For instance, if you've little in the way of assets. than 75 percent of respondents program in November 1991, get it out of your name?" invested something at 10%, it will The study, which shows felt that individuals should nrst and ·now serves 119 schools in Americans are becoming more be consulting with a financial the Capital District. There are It's illegal to save in your children's names, then financially savvy, revealed that . adviser between the ages of 25 ·over 28,000 accounts, with over most believe this is the best and 30. The medium amount $15 million in deposits. The cash out when they're teenagers. You can take road to invesbnent success. people estimated a potential accounts are available to any money out of a child's account tor their economic These findings are the latest investor would need before · child in the school, and any benefit, or tor a camp or educational program. But from Alliance Capital's ongoing talking to an intermediary was sibling under the age of 18, the that's not money tor parents to cash in and then go Financial Preparedness Study $9,000. These findings were parent banking volunteers, to Tahiti. conducted by Louis Harris & consistent for men and women. school staff members, and Mark Bryant children of school staff New tax credit for parents members. "Once that decision is made, take you 7.2 years to doubk The Taxpayer Relief Act of ($500 in following years) for The best part about the there are a number of excellent that. At 5%, it is more like 1997 creates a new credit for each of their qualifying children accounts is their intere.st rate, vehicles," he said. "Zero coupon fourteen years," explained Cady. people with children. Not under age 17. This credit is which is 5.5%. Hunziker feels tax-free bonds and growth Bryant had a piece of advice available for 1997 tax returns, reduced by $50 for every $1.000 very strongly that it is crucial mutual funds are good." For . about college costs, and that some people can count on a of adjusted gross income above that children learn to save. "Our those more conservative, he was to not shy away from the child tax credit of $400 in 1998 certain thresholds. parents were savers; we're suggested a convertible bond higher-costing colleges. "A lot spenders," he said. "120% of fund: ''This is a hybrid. 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Kerry Staniels and Lilly In the triple jump, Umar and had 14 and five assists and four once in the Suburban Council Hills and Shaker. Corrigan contributed to the win senior Ryan Peterson placed sec­ with two points each. steals. Championships and again, last ond and third with 44:5.5 and 41- The Lady Eagles successfully Smith had 10 and Bridget Saturday, at sectionals. ·8.5. Umar came in second again challenged Catholic Central, 62- "We've been well balanced all 40 at home last Friday. year," said coach Kim Wise. "We Murray had four and seven as- At Saturday's meet at RPI, the with 21-3 in the long jump. sists. · Magan SeUnow had 18 points are focused on what we need to team racked up 89.5 -points, be­ Seniors Keith CampbeU and and 10 rebounds. Nicole Conway do, and we will strive to meet our Corrigan had seven points and hind long time rival Shenende­ Kris Darlington both jumped tHl and Katie Smith had 14 points goal to get out of sectiorials." 10 rebounds and Decker had four howa. in the high jump, placing first. At each. Conway had 13 rebounds On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Beth­ points. In the 800-meter relay, seniors third place, senior Tim Moshier and Smith had nine. lehem crushed Burnt Hills, 54-31. "We've been preparing all sea­ Dave Raab, Matt Reuter, Jared threw a 44:5.25 in shot put. "We really played as a team," Conway· had eight points. 13 son for sectionals, and we need to MacarinandjuniorKhalid Umar '"The team gave a very strong said Sellnow. "Our goal was to rebounds and six assists. Bridget get up for every game to prepare came in second place with 1:38.5 performance. A lot of the athletes come out from the beginning and Murray had seven, which included us for them," said Decker. "We Senior Tim Kavanagh ran 1:25.2 will be continuing on and qualify­ put them away." one three-point basket and six as­ need to bring everything together in the 600-meter. sists. that we've been working on all ing on for the state meets. Hope­ Bridget Murray had eight season." Senior Scott Rhodes placed fully, we1ldoverywell," said coach points which included two three­ Smith had 13 and five steals. Selinow had eight points and eight 'We are ready for sectionals," third with 10:05.1 in the 3200- Jason Woods. point baskets. She also had eight rebounds and five assists.· Karly rebounds. Lauren Murray had said Sellnow. "We will take each meter. Raab placed first after The team's state qualifiers are Decker had four points and seven one three-point basket. teamastheycomeandtrytogetas sprinting the 55-meter dash in 6.6. next Saturday, Feb. 21, at RPI. far as we can." rebounds. 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I got it Hockey Booster Club eyes future· Just as Bethlehem Central's said. "Offer them a chance to feel Varsity hockey team is establish­ they are a part of something." ing itselfas a strong competitor in That is just what the Boosters the Capital District, the Bethle­ have done this year. The young hem Hockey Boosters are setting skaters proudlyweartheir black, their eyes on the future. orange and white team jackets Bethlehem Middle School stu­ displaying "Bethlehem Eagles" dents, who will form the basis for to games, to school and around Bethlehem hockey in the years to the Capital District . come, have been honing their Known to the hockey commu­ skills under the direction of head nity as the Bethlehem PeeWee coach Dick Hughes, as partici­ Travel Team, the young players pants in the Bethlehem Hockey have represented themselves and boosters Young Skaters Program. theircommunityverywell, while The program, which received at the same time feeling good USA Hockey and New York State about their individual and team Amateur Hockey Association af­ accomplishments filiation during 1997, has offered young skaters have truly become According to Mullen, the Boost­ young skaters ages 10 to 12 the a "team," not only on the ice, but in ers are already planning to expand opportunity to try their talents school and in the community. the program next season to in­ against other travel teams from "How do you assist students in clude a Bantam Travel Team for New York, Vermont and Massa­ building school and community ages 13 and 14. These programs chusetts. spirit as they enter and attend are open to all Bethlehem Central From the first drop of the puck Bethlehem Middle School as students, and registration fornext on Sept. 2, the team has demon­ alumni of Bethlehem's five el­ season will take place later this strated that the future of Bethle­ ementaryschools?" Mike Mullen, spring. Evan Marsh, No. 15 of St. Thomas The Apostle basketball team, reaches hem hockey is bright. Bethlehem Hockey Boosters Forinformation, regarding par­ lor the ball during Saturday, Feb. 14's game against St. Calheri1e's. Throughout the more than 40 president asked. ticipation in these programs con­ DoL{} Persons games scheduled this season, the 'The answer is easy," Mullen tact Mullen at 761>-2700. ADAM HEATING & COOLING CO. INC. "Our Business is Your Comfort" Now servicing all makes of commercial refrigeration --=-- • MAAC's first place Siena women vs. St. Peter's at 4 pm; Siena men vs - ~ Manhattan at 7 pm • Fox 23 Family Night -two adufUtwo youth tickets and four pizzas for Preseason Heating only $28; save 25% 01 select seats at the Arena Box Office • Bring a 3' 'c: 5' sig~ and if it~s se~n during the MSG 91:!-me broadcast, SPECIALS you'll rece1ve a. S1ena 1-sh1rt; S1ena students are ehg1blle for a pair of Call for a FREE Estimate MAAC all sess1on passes for "Most Creative Sign" • Lucky Row Giveaways Courtesy of the Logo Works CU8TliM MADE N101JR WUIJIII" __.=-.35::..;6::...·..:.4 7:..:3:.::0 __ • 1st 2,000 fans will recerve a Scott KnapP- Poster courtesy of the NYS Public Employess Federation GIFT BONUS WITH EVERY INSTALLATION! Membership Benef:ts P&?SI-RRENR.... - """•• UPCOMING SECTIONS

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enter the library parking lot page statement she read to the the concerns residents have Birkhead said the board would D Library "We talked about light at the school board, Moore asked the raised. rather build on the current facility meeting," Birkhead said. 'There board to reconsider its approval. Birkhead expressed sympathy than construct a branch, as Moore (From Page 1) were those who wanted more light Board member Dennis Stevens for Moore's concerns, but said, suggested. (on the lot), and there were those agreed the board erred by not con­ "We need to keep in mind the "From a philosophical point of library board of trustees, said who didn't... The overhead lights sultingresidentsabouttheproposal needs of the the other 23,000 view," Birkhead said, "we believe Monday, Feb. 16, that Moore ex­ in the parking lot could have di­ and asked the board if it could re­ people that pay for this library the public wants this library in the pressed her concerns to the wrong rected lighting." consider the approval. (with their taxes)." Birkhead said center of town. IUs a relatively body. 'The arena for discussion is As Delmar resident Russ Superintendent Leslie Loomis the parking lot expansion ad­ new facility (that) was originally with the library board," Birkhead DeYoe did last weekin a letter to and board presidentHappyScherer dresses a longstanding concern of designed so that if necessary, it said, adding that the library board The Spotlight, Moore questioned said it was notthe board's role to do library patrons. can be built upon." has made itself available to hear the financial wisdom of the so. "We have to take advantage of residents' concerns. Birkhead said the $250,000 project. But whereas DeYoe said Another meeting is planned the opportunity that we have (at project won't solve the library's Moore and Birkhead were both the project was too expensive at . between residents and library of­ 45 Borthwick Ave.)'," she said. parking problems, but it's the best - present at a Feb. 5 meeting at the $250,000, Moore claimed the ficials will take place at 7:30 p.m. ''We're trying to fix something solution to presentitselfsincepark­ library where about 15 Borthwick project's costs might balloon to Tuesday, March 17. that's been a problem. We have ing became an issue. She said the Ave. residents met with library half a million dollars. heard from patrons that they can't board wants to show consideration officials and at which Moore out­ Birkhead added that residents Moore said her estimate arose will have another opportunity to park when they need to." for Borthwick Avenue residents, lined her reservations about the after she asked library officials discuss the parking lot expansion Birkhead also responded to . but must also respond to chang­ ·parking lot project These con­ whether they had factored in sev­ during a public budget hearing Moore's apparent concern that a ing times. cerns include possible reductions eral peripheral expenses (asbes­ MayS. parking lot expansion could lead "As to neighborhood integrity," in property value and privacy, tres­ tos removal, fencing, drainage, to more growth of the library. passing, litter and increased noise, Moore added that her group she said, "the presentlibrary board etc.); the officials said they had "If light and chance of accidents. In wants to reach a compromise with we do expand the parking is working with the effects of a not. Also, Moore said her group library officials that will allow the (lot) now, will it expand the use of decision made 30 years ago to addition to these possible hazards, includes members of the con­ Moore said the proposed expan­ parking lot expansion to happen, the facility?" she asked. "I guess place the library in (this) neigh­ struction industry who said the but with modifications that reflect you'd have to say we hope so." But borhood." sion raises issues of historic pres­ library's estimate for road surfac­ ervation. ing was "very low." Regarding privacy issues, Birkhead feels the $250,000 is B,irkhead said, "We had planned a justified expense. "(Additional for evergreens (to screen the park­ parking) is extremely valuable ing lot). The residents asked for a and worthwhile," she said. 'That's fence and we intend to incorpo­ what the board thinks, but the rate that into our plans." As for voters are the people who can traffic, Birkhead said it will be the decide that" same.Theonlydifferenceiswhere SPECIAL PLACE on Borthwick Avenue cars will At the conclusion ·of the two-

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BCHS sophomore studies in Costa Rica Bethlehem Central High School sophomore Robin Scherer has been selected by American Field Service as an exchange student for the winter semester abroad program in Costa Rica. She will live with a family near the rural toWn of Turrialba and attend the local high school. Scherer is the daughter of Harvey and Happy Scherer ofDel­ mar. Timothy Seward and Karen Houseknecht BCHS graduate Florence and William Flint Houseknecht, Seward to wed wins scholarship Flints celebrate 50th Karen S. Houseknecht, daugh­ She is a senior engineer at Sage Brigid Shogan of Delmar was William and Florence Flint of 27,1947. ter of Charles and Carol EngineeringAssociatesinAlbany. selected for the Clinton B. Ford Willsboro, Essex County, and William is a retired New York HouseknechtofBatavia, Genesee Scholarship for the l997-98 aca­ Englewood, Fla., formerly of Del­ state investigator. Florence is a The future groom is a graduate demic year at Ithaca College. County, and Timothy T. Seward, ofBethlehem Central High School mar, celebrated their 50th wed­ retired nurse. · son of Ernest and Pamela Seward and Hudson Valley Community The award is given to talented dinganniversaryrecentlyataparty The couple has a son, William, of Delmar. are engaged to be mar­ College. He is a mechanic for the stringed instrumentalists at the at the American Legion Hall in a daughter, Judy, and two grand­ ried. Bethlehem Highway Department School of Music. Rotonda, Fla. children. The bride-to-be has bachelor's The couple plans a summer Shogan, a music performance The couple was married Dec. and master's degrees from wedding. and education major, is a graduate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. of Bethlehem Central High School. -Beck, Countaway to wed Lynette Kay Beck, daughter of College, is a dental hygienist. SLINGERLANDS John and Martha Beck of Portage The future groom is a graduate 439-7600 Mich., and William Edward Price Chopper Plaza of RCS Senior High School, the 1365-F New Scotland Rd. Countaway Jr., son ofWilliam 'and University at Albany and Chris­ Betty Lou Countaway of Ravena, ALBANY tian Ufe College. He is pastor of 489-8575 are engaged to be married. Faith Temple in Voorheesville. 1009 Central Ave. The bride-to-be, a graduate of The couple plans a March 7 AMSTERDAM Kalamazoo Valley Community wedding. 843-5353 Polar Plaza, Rt.-30 North CLIFTON PARK 373-22DD The Crossings, Rts. 9 & 146 ;l EAST GREENBUSH ., -·~ Mai(wef!dings, engagements.,_ FASHION 477-8700 609 Columbia Turnpike .. The Spotlight would like to publish your engagement, wedding or anniversary announcement and photo. There is no charge for EYEGLASS lATHAM ~· this community service. · . · · ,.-, 78:J.DD9D PACKAGE' 560 Troy-Schenectady Rd. ;··. • . Black ~nd whit; photos are preferred, but color photos are7' · Rt. 7 Includes Popular Designers, Values to $229.00 • acceptable. PolarOid photos cannot be printed. · •.• . .. • Compreh9nsive Eye Exam SCHENECTADY For information and subnussion forms, call439-4949.'M~ir . 382-D661 announcements to 125 Adams St., Delmar 12054. · · ., Fram• & Clear Plestic Single Vision Lenses Crosstown Plaza FREE 1 \'ear Eyeglass Breakage Guarantee Corner Rt. 7 & Watt St. 1!1DY 272-33DD DISPOSABLE Wai-Mart Plaza, Rt. 7 Special-on l~ cHaN'i7 CoNTACT #-ENS PACKAGE Cootact Lens Eye Exam & Professional Fitting Follow;;p Care & Care Kit The American Experience: LBJ Wednesday, 9 p.m. Two Six.Packs Daily Wear Lenses (Bausch & lomb, Saflens 66, Optima FW, Ballykissangel: The Power and the Glory Johnson &.Johnson Acuvue, and mare) Thursday, 8 p.m.

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Delmar library hosts Saturday story times ~------Bethlehem Public Library's Edward Boehm Isidore Zoota; a son, Stephen Zoota Cemetery in Greenville. Mr. Crysler was a pharmaceuti­ youth services department con­ of Delmar; two daughters, Caren cal salesman for John L. Thomp­ tinues its series of Saturday morn­ Edward Charles Boehm, 85, of Z.SchindelofFramingham,Mass., son in Albany before he retired in ing story times to accommodate Jupiter, Fla., and formerly of and Felice Zoota of Florence, Ca· Frederick Alberts 1972. children of working parents. Delmar died Sunday, Feb. 1, in !if.; two brothers, La\vrence Zamos Frederick Alberts, 79, of He was a former member ofthe Each session of Saturday Hackettstown, N.J. ofPalis Verdes, Calif., and Jerome Coeymans and formerly of Feura Bethlehem lions Club, the Sec­ Storybreak explores a theme Born in Brooklyn, he was a Zamos of Los Angeles; a sister, Bush, died Sunday, Feb. 15, at St. ond Milers, Bethlehem Men's through great children's literature, graduate of Brooklyn Technical Shirley Drexler of Rochester; and Peter's Hospital in Albany. Club and was a driver for the Red media and hands-on projects. three grandchildren. High School and Siena College. Born in Feura Bush, he was a Cross. • Sessions are scheduled for Sat­ He was an Anny veteran of Services were from the Levine longtime resident of Coeymans. Survivors include his wife, urdays, Feb. 21 and 28, and March 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the library, 451 World War II. Memorial Chapel in Albany. A Maria Esmond Crysler; a daugh­ Mr. Alberts was an Anny vet­ Delaware Ave., Delmar. period of ·mourning will be ob­ ter, Diane O'Donnell of Crystal Mr. Boehm worked for the state served at the Zoota residence, 39 eran ofWorld War II. Saturday Storybreak is for chil­ for 43 years. He retired in 197 4 as Lake, lll.; a son, Donald Crysler of The Crossway through Friday. He was a car inspector for Fallston, Md.; six grandchildren; dren ages 3 to 6. Parents must director of corporation tax. He was Conrail in Selkirk for 40 years, Contributions may be made to and 11 great-grandchildren. attend with their children. For in­ active in the Westminster Presby· retiring in 1980. formation, call 439-9314. terian Church in Albany. Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Services were from the Church . HewasamemberofCoeymans Academy Road, Albany 12208. of St. Thomas the Apostle in He was husband of the late Fire Co., a former member of Delmar. Catherine Traver Boehm. Bethlehem Elks and the R-C Survivors include three sons, Mabel F. Smith Sportsmen Club. He was a mem· Arrangements were by the Arthritis Foundation Applebee Euneral Home in Frederick Boehm ofWilton, Conn., Mabel Francis Smith, 79, of ber of Grace United Methodist seeks nominations Delmar. Thomas Boehm of Chester, NJ., Child's Nursing Home in Albany Church. As part of the Arthritis and David Boehm of Burlington, and formerly of Slingerlands, died Survivors include his wife, Edith Contributions may be made to Foundation's 50th anniversary Vt.; and eight grandchildren. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the home. Vroman Alberts; three daughters, the Church of St. Thomas the observance, the Northeastern A memorial service will be held She was born in Coxsackie. Darleen Westervelt of Coeymans, Apostle Building Fund, 35Adams NewYorkChapterisparticipating in the spring. Shirley VanAlstyne of Selkirk and ·Place, Delmar 12054. in a nationwide search for 50 he· Survivors include her husband, Kim Sebert of Ravena; two sons, roic individuals who exemplify Burial will be in Albany Rural Judson Smith ofDelmar; two sons, progress made against arthritis. Cemetery. Frederick H. Alberts of Coeymans Thomas Smith of Catskill and and Larry Alberts of Ravena; a Pearl Bloodgood The chapter's search is being Jl\llleS Smith of Rensselaer; three brother, Albert Alberts of Ravena; Pearl Elizabeth Bloodgood, 77, conducted throughout its 14· brothers, Harry Francis of Catskill, nine grandchildren; and two great­ of Corinth and formerly of county service area of Albany, Rene lamos Zoota Edward Francis of Stamfordville grandchildren. Glenmont, died Wednesday, Feb. Columbia, Delaware, Fulton, Rene Zamos Zoota, 67, of and Raymond Francis of Hudson; 11, at her daughter's home in Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Delmar died Thursday, Feb. 12, Services are scheduled for 7 a sister, Gladys Dayton of Ganesvoort. Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, while vacationing in California. Marlboro; and a grandson. p.m. today, Feb.18,atthe Babcock Scheneciady, Schoharie, Warren Born in Rochester, she was a Funeral Home,19 Pulver Ave., She was the widow of Justin and Washington Counties. Services are scheduled for Ravena. Calling hours will start at longtime resident of the Capital Arnold Bloodgood. The goal of the Heroes Over­ Thursday, Feb. 19, at the AJ. 3p.m. District. Cunningham Funeral Home in Survivors include two daugh· coming Arthritis program is to find exceptional people who, despite Mrs. Zoota was a senior account Greenville. Contributions may be made to ters,J ane E. Luciani of Ganesvoort Grace United Methodist Church, andJoanA lingle of Lake Luzerne; their medical condition, lead lives clerk for the state before she re· Calling hours will be from 2to 4 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena 12143 two sisters, Dorothy Thiele of of courage and inspiration. tired. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. or the Ravena Rescue Squad •. PO Stillwater and Helen Heckman of . The deadline for nominations Survivors include her husband, Interment will be in Locust Box 144, Ravena 12143. Burnt Hills; and seven grandchil· is March, 23. For information, call dren. 456-1203. r------~------, Clarence Crysler Services were from First Re· I formed Church of Bethlehem. Clarence. "Larry" Crysler, 90, I Burial was in Elmwood Cern· Leadership seminar ofTeresian House in Albany and V.ewson etery in Selkirk. to select students I formerly of Delmar, died Mon· I day, Feb. 9, at the nursing home. Arrangements were by the High schools throughout east· Applebee Funeral Home in em NewYorkhave begun these­ I Detatal Born in the Bronx, he was a I Delmar. lection process for next year's longtime resident of Delmar. . Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Contributions may be made to I He was a graduate of Fordham (HOBY) Seminar in Albany. ® Hospice ofSaratoga, 179 Lawrence I lleallh University. St., Saratoga Springs 12866. Each participating high school I Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. will select one student to attend I the three·day seminar in May. I More than just "filling teeth" HOBY Leadership Seminars bring together outstanding high I Dentists treat fhree major con- Bite problems can be treated in Empire Monument Co. school sophomores and top gov­ I ditions: tooth problems, periodon- different ways. These includeorth­ CEMETERY AVE., MENANDS ernment and business leaders to tal disease and occlusal abnormali- odontics, sUrgery, occlusal adjust­ Located at the entrance of Albany Rurar and St. Agnes Cemeteries discuss the economy, media, envi· ties (bite problems). In the past, ment(removingsmallamountsof ronment, the future and other vi· the major role of dentists was "fill- tooth structure to obtain a better FEBRUARY CLEARANCE tal issues. ing teeth." bite) and splint therapy (night The group currently holds Dentistry has broadened sig- guard). Save up to $1 ODD on select stock memorials more than 100 three-day seminars nificantly since then to include Abnormal occlusal conditions Large display of finished monuments and markers in the United States and several dental implants, cosmetics, peri- (bite. problems) are present in foreign countries. odontal conditions, smoking ces- many P'!tients: If you think you For information, call John sation,anti-snoringdevices,treat- · have an occlusal problem, check Swartwout at 457-0639. ment of the temporomandibular with your dentist regarding the (jaw) joint, and occlusal (bite) best treatment for you. ~ """"- ---= -~~~~---- =~·--~ --~---~-- - problems. Bethlehem chamber I)',, ,_ 1f~J~iotices- ' to host meeting Bethlehem Chamber of Com­ The spotlightwm print paid Death Notices merce will hold a membership Watch Us Grow •• • meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, We're remodeling to expand our practice, for relatives and friends who do not or have not at noon at the Days Inn on Route and we're halfway there! . lived in the Town8 of Bethlehem and New Scot- 9W in Glenmont. A panel of chamber experts will 1 During these renovations, we will continue to see our land. The charge fcir a paid death notice is $25. regular patients and we welcome new patients as usual. present a program on "Advertis­ ing Tips: Use Print, Radio & TV I Parking is now available near our new side entrance. We will continue to print Obituaries of Advertising To Make Your Busi­ I Thank you for your patience as we grow to better serve residents and former residents of the Towns of ness Grow." I your needs. · Tickets are $12, and include a : Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. hot buffet lunch. Members and nonmembers are I' 74 Delaware Avenue · Delmar, NY 12054 In Memoriam, and Cards of1bankswill also be invited. L~-----~-.. ----_.UTM?. 31-11 600 t ,8 t '{TSU1d91 - SS 3DA"'

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rl • fr • [>fr' 4 • ' ! Fair celebrates kids' activities "' <1 • By MaryS. Yamin most important for them, win prizes for Calling all' kids. free," she said. "It's just a great feel-good event." Do you like rides, games and candy? • ~ Then come to the third annual Kids Fair Cyr noted that the fair outgrew its • from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the original venue- the Saratoga City New Scotland Avenue Armory in Center - when it began attracting • • Albany. "awesome turnouts of more than 3,000." <1 February is the shortest, and Par1ial proceeds from the fair will weather-wise arguably the cruellest. benefit the Double-R Hole in the Wall

month, so it's a natural time to turn the Ranch, founded by actor Paul Newman armory's 40,000 square feet into a and theme park owner Charles Wood. carnival atmosphere. The Double-R is a residential summer The Kids Fair features clowns, a camp dedicated to providing fun and petting zoo, a magic show, exhibits, emotional support to children 6 to 16 rides, games, interactive play areas, years old who are diagnosed with cancer; concessions, stage performance~ by serious blood disorders and neuromuscu­ Albany's acclaimed Steamer 1110 lar impairments which preclude atten­ Theatre, health and fitness activities dance at other camps. and costume characters under one roof The ranch will become established as in a fun, educational atmosphere. a year-round facility for training "Our focus is on infants, toddlers caregivers in how to enhance the quality Other event sponsors include Price Admission is $3, free for children and children up to age 12," said Nickie of life for critically ill children and their Chopper, Xtra Mart, Saratoga Splash, under 4 years old. Admission is also free Cyr, promotions director for PYX-106, families. The ranch serves children from Arizona Tea, Huggies, Kimberly Clark, with a proof of purchase from any one of the event's prime sponsors. throughout the United States, with a Primestar, R-C Cola and WTRY and Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups, Goodnights "The kids play games for free, and special focus on the Northeast WGNA Training Pants or Huggies Baby Wipes.

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p.m.:< ' ' ' ·<--- ,.._,_:;, -·· ' information is available at 382-3884. . Thecasf,mostofwhomhaVeworkedwithCoutureduringthe . . Around_Theaters! years, take lhe play into theirteelh and wring it for all its comic . All My Sons an early Arthur Miller drama at the Home Made worlh. Principal~onglhea<;ter"islheseemioglysmallroleofthe Theater in s.r.;toga, throngb March 1 (587-4427). ""f' ':l~I).Q - ~,.,l'l~ a., "'"'J'~"""'::~ PAGE 24- February 18, 1998

THEATER "A MUNICIPAL REPORT FINDLAY COCKRELL AND EIGHTH STEP DANCE CLASSES PEACE OFFERINGS REPORT" NATHANIEL PARKE open stage. 14 Willett St., ongoing, all levels. ballet, jazz native arts and handicrafts from "NEUIE BLY" written and directed by Richard plano and cello, featuring music Albany, 8 p.m., Wednesdays, $7. and modern, New School of the Americas. 33 Central Ave., original musical about the first Creamer, impulse Theatre and of Beethoven. Shostokovich. Information, 434· 1703. Ballet. 1098 Park wood Blvd., Albany. Information, 434-4037.· female Investigative journalist in Dance. Doane Stuart School. ·and Franck. Recital Hall of the Schenectady. Mondays to Doane Stuart Rood, Albany, AUAN ALEXANDER America, composed and Unlver~ty at Albany Performing guitar and lute player, Allegro Thursdays and Saturdays. written by Peter Tyger, Albany Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 Arts Center, Albany, 8 p.m .. Feb. Information, 346-1096. SCHICK GALLERY . p.m. , Sundays, 3 p.m .. through Cafe. Troy, Saturdays, 7 to 11 Skidmore College, Saratoga Civic Theater, Friday, Feb. 20. 7 20. information, 442-3995. ART CLASSES ·Feb. 22.$10,$7 student. p.m. ,Springs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m .. p.m.. Saturday, Feb. 21. 2 and 5 THE WOLFE TONES watercolor and o!l, beginner p.m., benefit performance tor· information. 797~3684. Monday through Friday, 1 to with Hair of the Dog, to benefit CALL FOR ARTISTS and advanCed, taught by Kristin 3:30 p.m .. Saturday. Information, Albany Damien Center on the Doors of Hope Foundation. Woodward. information. 783- Sunday, Feb. 22. 7 p.m. 584-5000. Convention Center, Empire AUDITION 1828. Information, 422-3738. MUSIC State Plaza. Albany. March 5, for Capitol Hill Choral Society for "AN OFFER SHE COULDN'T $15 and $20. 7:30p.m. Informa­ the 1997-98 season. All voice THE IRISH ROVERS VISUAL ARTS REFUSE" to benefit the Irish American tion, 463·5511. parts. Information, 465-3328 or SCHUYLER MANSION by Forrest Stone. The Theatie Heritage Museum. Empire . CLASSICAL CONCERT 374-4399. elegant 18th-century mansion, THE 1998 NEW YORK STATE Department and the Writers Center at the Egg, Albany, Feb. Berlin Symphony Orchestra, with MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB home and gallery of historical lnsitute at the University at 19, $20,8 p.m. information, 432- vloilnlst and conductor Joseph WOMEN'S CHORUS BIENNIAl objects related to Gen. Philip Albany, Studio Theatre of the secOnd biennial of contempo­ 6598. Silverstein, pianist Derek Han, Invitation for new members to Schuyler, 32 Catherine St .. University at Albany Performing . rary art, New York State Troy Chromatic Concerts, Troy join them singing classical and Albany. Information, 434-0834 . Arts Center, Friday, Feb. 27, 28, 8 TOM PAXTON . Museum, Albany, through April Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, 8 popular songs, Third Reformed p.m., March 3 p.m.; March 4 folksinger, at the Eighth Step, 14 1. p.m.,·March 4. Information. 462- 26. Information, 474-5877. through 7, 8 p.m. Information, Willett St., Albany, Feb. 20. Church, 20 TenEyck Ave .. 0318. FROEBEL GALLERY SHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY 442-3995. FINDLAY COCKREll Albany, Tuesdays, 7:30p.m. Information, 477-4454. local. regional, national and Shaker artifacts, 1848 Shaker concert series. relaxing music SWING MUSIC AND DANCING Meeting House, Albany-Shaker "THE IMAGINARY INVALID" with a spoken commentary, Michael Benedict Big Band, toe International artists. 287 Lark St .. by Moliere, dinner theater. CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES Road, Colonie. Information. 456- Recital Hall of the Performing tapping music, North Point Albany. information. 449-1233. Roustabouts Playhouse, Troy, singers needed, rehearsCts at 7890. Arts Center at the University at Cultural Arts Center. 62 GAUERY OF CONTEMPORARY Feb. 20. 21, 27, 28, 6:15p.m. Columbia High School. 7 to 9 Albany, 12:20 and 4:20P.m., Chatham St., Kinderhook. LULU GAUERY dinner, 7:45p.m. play. Informa­ p.m., Tuesdays. Information 477- ART Feb. 18. March 1. April 1 ond 22. Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 to 11 ·p.m. 8308, • 315 Warren St., Hudson, 11 a.m. 288 Lark St., Albahy, 11 a.m.to 1 tion, 273-4172. Information, 442-3995. . Information, 758-9234. to 5 p.m., Thursdays through o.m. Information, 436-5660. Fridays. noon to 5 p.m .. CLASSES/LECTURES Saturdays. noon to 4 p.m., OFF BROADWAY GAUERY Sundays. Information, 828-1915. featuring two new exhibits, GINOFOR GAUERY "June Dlpsa~ and "Fantasy Ond Reality, M Crossgates Mall, 4 That woman 40 ·say no Naked-" photography, painting, ACROSS 50 Myanmar, 93 Choir member Western Avenue, Guilderland. formerly M Tremendous 5Astoria's morel" 79 VIsion-related sculpture. 38 W. Main St.. 1 ·-Man" 80 Yokel's lnformatlon, 439-2955. (781Une) 52 Hwys. bargain locale 42 Kind ol Cambridge. Information, 677- 53 He was liked DS Pain grain? 6 Fathom 44 Undo an exclamation 3288. 6 Ash hooks 83 Victim 11 Comment In '56 87 Connecticut 7 Ane, volcanic error 85 Shopper's from a crank 54 Craftiness dty lava 45 Gatsby's LEGAL NOTICE ______LEGAL NOTICE,..,--'-­ LEGAL NOTICE--- 55 Kapitan's 100 Big Band 8 Prohibited creator ShangrHa 14 Wheel part ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION registered agent of the limited name 9 Chilling site? 46 Steinbeck 87 Reagan on December 17,1997 by the un­ 17 Leading men? command OF KDP, L.L.C. liabilitycompanyuponwhomand 1031n a dull 10 Eydie's man figure Cabinet dersigned who affirms that the 19 Popular 57 Urban at which process against the lim­ manner 11 Clinton or 47Ciea~e member UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE statements made herein are true vacation spot atmosphere: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1OS Designer ·Cosby 49 Understated 89 Ruhr Valley ited liability company can be under penalties of pe~ury. 20 Winter hazard colloq. LAW ' served is: 59 Protesttactlc Casslnl 12 ·-Ventura: SOWUd hog cily s/Joanne P. Monagan, Esq. 21-Khan FIRST: The name of the Umited SIXTH: The future effective 22 Start of a 61 Author 106 Paint pigment Pet Oetec- 51 -Top Hat" 90 Likely to last? Organizer and attorney Wallace 107 Actress tlve" star 91 Connoisseur Uability Company is: KOP, LLC. date of the Articles of Organiza­ representing KDP, LLC. remark SECOND: The county within this tion, if not effective upon filing is: 24 Dictionary 62 Llngel'le Items Nelson 13 Geometl'lc 56 Had kittens? 96 Tennyson's (February 18, 1998) state in which the office ofthe Limited SEVENTH: The lim~ed liabil­ 26 Asian holiday 63 Singer 108Aim- figure 58 Red spider, tales. Liability Company is to be located in ity company is to be managed by 27 Crossword Redding 109-Mol'!es 14 Indy entry for one 87 Disposition is: The County of Albany. one or more members. puzzle part 64 Bc7Nied over 112 Author 15Actress 59 Shows one's 981nventor Massey teeth Howe THIRD: (Optional) The latest date EIGHTH: If all or specnied NOTICE TO BIDDERS 28 Cut at an 65 Part 3 of Aannery members are to be liable in their NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 16 Feathered 60 Publisher 99 Couch on which the limited liability company angle remark 114 End of capacity as .members for all thattheTownBoardoftheTownof yakkers Ballantine potato's is to dissolve is: December 17, 2027. 3.0 Basketball 70Awayfrom remark specified debts, obligations or Bethlehem hereby invites sealed 18 Beetle 63 Make eyes woes FOURTH: The Secretary of State venue home 118 •Sister Act" liabilities of the limited liability bids for the furmshing of Water Bailey's boss 100 •Loma.;....." is designated as agent of the limited 31 Wah Kelty's 72 Bjorn's oX1ra at company as authorized pursu- Meters for the use of Water and 19 Silly Skelton 64 Jezebel's 101 Take place liability company upon whom prO­ possum opponent 119 CaN ant to Section 609 of the limited Sewer Departments of the Town of 23 Run amok husband 102 Swiss river cess against it may be served. The 32 Jacket style 73 Spoken 120 Ms. Frands liability company law, a state· Bethlehem,asandwhenrequired. Jeremy of 66 CaDI. 104 Punjab prince post office address within or without 34 Greek 74 Last stop 121 Shape up 25 ment that all or specified mem- Bids wilt be received up to 3 00 ·House of neighbor 107 Genealogy this state to which the Secretary of gathering n PlpeUne part 122 Palindromic bars are so liable. p.m. on the 25th day of February. 78 Dynamo preposition the Spirits" 67 Suave actor diagram State shall mail a copy of any pro­ places cess against the limited liability com- · All of the members are to be 1998 a~ which t1me such b1ds Will 35 British title 80 Loon's 123 Songstress 29lmltallon David 108 Vane dlr. pany serve upon him or her is: liable in their capacity as mem- be publiCly opened and read aloud 38 Big vein relative Brenda 31 Battery part 68 Major artery 109 Con 110 Ferrara first P.O. Box 211, Hermiston, Oregon bers of the limited liability com-, at the To~n Hall, 445 D19laware 39·- 81 Salty spread 124 ·Siddhartha" 32Diwlge, 69 Ontario pany Avenue, B1ds shall be addressed 82 First lady? author with •out" native family 97838. Boccanegra" INWITNESSTHEREOF,this to Mrs. Sheila Fuller, Supervisor, (opera) 83 Wear out the 125lnsomnia 33 Corn Belt soli 70 Parisian 111 Defeat by a FIFTH: (Optional) The name and street address within this state of the certificate has been subscribed Town of Bethlehem, 445 Delaware 41 Way off carpet cure? 34"-& preposition knockout ~ Avenue, Delmar, New York 12054. base? 84 Act_badly? DOWN Andrew" 71 Broad bean 113 Be in debt r """'"""""""'""'"""'""";;;;;"'""'";;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;""'""'... 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Newkirk, CMC Town Clerk Dated: February 11, 1998 0 M L K C L R I N F T 0 I D D (Febru~ry 18, 1998) B Z N I V E R S A L L Y)w x(u PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED U E S Q A H R D 0 N G R 0 T L LIABILITY COMPANY FIRST: The name of the Lim­ ited Liability Company is Davey J S H C F P D C 0 C E A R A A Jones Locker, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the ucompany",. SECOND: The Articles o Or­ YKHWVURTSURCAKQ ganization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on December 30, 1997. p L L I B Y A L P G N C L K THIRD: The county within New York State in which the office of the Company is to be located is Al­ MHFCIMOTAEHTAP bany. FOURTH: The Secretary of State has been designated as E 0 C B Y R A M 0 T S U C Z Y agent upon whom process against the Company may· be served. The Find the listed words in the diagram. They run in post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail pro­ all directions-forward, back}Yard, up, down and cess is 386 Delaware Avenue, Al­ diagonally. bany, New York 12209. FIFTH:Thelatestdateonwhich the Company iS to dissolve is De­ Atomic Cricket Mariachi Tarpaulin cember31, 2047. · Banner Cuslomary Palh Universally SIXTH:Thepurposeofthebusi­ ness of the Company is any lawful Carload Dough Playbill Uphill activity permitted under the Lim­ Carolina Ka1ydld Segregate ited Liability Company Law. (February 18, 1998) : THE SPOTLIGHT February' 18, 1998 PAGE25

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP SARATOGA COUNTY SARATOGA COUNTY SCHENECTADY COUNT~ . ~ll!l!i>OOil!IS@b\ 'If for those who care for VOOI!!Jiil@@b\ 'If Alzheimer's parents. Royce fll!§lili!!Jb\lil'l/ IF~mlili!!Jb\lil'lf LOCAL HISTORY TALK MS SELF·HELP GROUP House, 117 Nett Terrace, NAME PLATES hands-on workshop, The Richard Ketchum discusses his Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Schenectady, 1 p.m. Informa­ new book on the battle of Group, Sunnyvlew Hospital, tion. 438-2217. (:hlldren's Museum, 36 Philo St., ALBANY COUNTY ALBANY COUNTY Saratoga Springs, 10 and 11 Saratoga, Saratoga Springs Belmont Avenue, Schenectady, a.m. Information, 584-5540. Public Library, 49 Henry St.. 1:30 9:30a.m. Information, 427-0421. p.m. Information, 664-9821. LIFE OF AZTECS RIVER VALLEY CHORUS ALBANY ACADEMY FOR GIRLS RECOVERY, INC. slide presentation and lecture. MEETING open house for students self-help group tor former Mary Elizabeth Cobb Library ®.IWQ!IIfll!i>b\'1/ Glen Worden School. 34 entering grades pre-kindergar­ [lj]@~@b\'11 mental and nervous patients, Conference Room (643), Worden Road, Scotia, 7:30p.m. ten through 12, 140 Academy ~ll!l!llfii!!Jb\lil'l/ Unitarian House. 1248 Wendell University at Albany, noon to 2 Information, 355-4264. Rood, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. ll'll!!;llrlQ!IbWI'If Ave., Schenectady, 7:30p.m. p.m. Information, 442-3542. Information, 463-2201. Information. 346-8595. SCIENCE EDUCATION ALBANY COUNTY RENSSELAER COUNTY DINNER HONORING JUDGES ALBANY COUNTY SECULAR SOBRIETY GROUP assessment of science educa­ annual dinner honoring the group for recovering alcoholics, tion In the nation's schools, St. judges of the Court of Appeals, EDUCATION DAY LOG CABIN LIFE THE BLACK WALL STREET Temple Gates of Heaven. Joseph Hall auditorium, 9.85 Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road. "How to be a Care Partner,~ corner of Ashmore Avenue and life settlers In a log cabin, Henry ClOy discusses events that Madison Ave., 2:30p.m. at Information, 445-7691, Cusack Auditorium, St. Peter's Eastern Parkway, Schenectady, Information, 454-5102. Junior Museum, 282 Fifth Ave., Hospita!, Albany, 9:15p.m. to occurred at the turn of the DISCRIMINATION 7:30 p.m. Information, 346-5569. Troy, 11 a.m. Information, 235- 4:45 p.m. Information, 464-0630. s:;entury in Tulsa, Okla., The WINTER FARMERS' MARKET 2120. lecture on discrimination by College of Saint Rose Cafnpus Concourse. Empire State Plaza, Alice Kessler-Harris, St. Joseph CPR FOR PROFESSIONAL Activities Center, Room 111, 420 COLUMBIA COUNTY Albany, 11 o.m:- Hall auditorium, 985 Madison RESCUER Western Ave., 7 p.m. EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT SQUARE DANCE Ave., 7:30p.m. Information. 454- first aid training, Red Cross. 2 SENIORS LUNCHES SARATOGA COUNTY Clara Barton Drive, Albany, 8 GROUP .Single Squares of Albany, St. 5102 . Albany Jewish Community a.m. to 5:30p.m. Information, Christ Episcopal Church, Union Michael's Community Center, CHORUS REHEARSAL Center, 340 Whitehall Road, 4:45 PLAYFUL PARACHUTES 433-0151. Street, Hudson, 7:30 to 9:30p.m. Unden Street Extension. Cohoes. Capitoland Chorus of Sweet p.m. Information, 438-6651. hands-on workshop, Children's Information, 465·9550. 7:30p.m. Information, 459-2868. Adellnes, New Covenant OHASHIATSU Museum, 36 Philo St., Saratoga Introduction on a method of SCHENECTADY COUNTY Springs, 10 and 11 a.m. Church, 916 Western Ave., SCHENECTADY COUNTY Albany, 7:30p.m. Information, centering touch, Albany Kripalu SCHENECTADY COUNTY Information, 584·5540. 23H384o Yoga Center, 6 Metro Park BALLROOM DANCING BREAST FEEDING PREPARATION SCOLIOSIS SUPPORT GROUP Road, Colonie, 1 to 3 p.m. Beginner lessons, Schenectady Information, 454-9642. Jewish Community Center, 2565 the benefits of breastteeding, for Individuals and families, $15, Bellevue Woman's Hospital, Conklin Conference Room. Balltown Road, Niskayuna, 7:30 SCHENECTADY COUNTY to 8:30p.m. tnfo.rmation, 377- 2210 Troy Road, 7 to 9 p.m. Albany Memorial Hospital, Information. 346-9420. Northern Boulevard. 7:30 p.m. 8803. THERAPEUTIC TOUCH Information. 475-0859. SCOTTISH DANCING exploring the use of energy Salvation Army, Smith Street. ~~@00~@@/!\ 'If ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP healing, Sunnyvlew Hospital, Schenectady, 8 to 10 p.m. University Heights Health Care 1270 Belmont Ave., 2 to 4 p.m. ~ll![;ilrlQ!Ib\lfl'l/ Information, 783-6477. Center, 235 Northern Blvd .. Information, 827-8070. Albany, 5 p.m. Information, 438- 2217 .. ALBANY COUNTY @WOO©b\'11 1J'Q!I~®l!i>b\'lf SENIOR CHORALE !Fil![;)lrli!!Jb\lil'l/ Albany Jewish Community ~~[;ilili!!Jb\lfl'lf INFANT CHILD SAVER Center. 340 Whitehall Road, 1 CPR for Infants, American Red p.m. Information, 438-6651. ALBANY COUNTY Cross of Northeastern New York, ALBANY COUNTY 2 Clara Barton Drive, Albany, 6 HEALTH AND WELLNESS to 10 p.m. Information, 433-0150 EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT LECTURE SERIES ext. 3304. GROUP DANCE PROGRAM sponsored by the Albany Jewish FINANCIAL SEMINAR Albany Public Library, 161 Community Center, 340 "Polka Guys and DoUs,~ for focus on investing for college, Washington Ave., 7:30 to 9 p.m. children 3 and older. Cohoes Whitehall Road, 7 p.m. Informa­ School Systems Federal Credit Information, 465-9550. Polish National Alliance, tion, 438-6651. Union Albany branch. Pine West TI-lE SECOND ANSWER. SARATOGA COUNTY Cohoes, 6 to 7:30p.m. Informa­ TRUE FRIENDS Plaza Building #4, Washington o<; ,.\l,. we AL..L lEND tion, 23 7-8595. female incest survivors support Avenue Extension, 4 to 6:30p.m. ,.o F L. COR~EC.TLY group, Pineview Community Information, 286-1611. RUV\IEO - NO AL1GNE0 EVEN ROLLED PAPER JEWELRY UJI4E.N WE'RE NOT, Church, 251 Washington Ave. hands-on workshoP. The INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION LECTURE ON HUMAN FIGURE Ext., Albany, 7 to 8:30p.m. Parsons Child. and Family Center so THE. F=U~!Sl "Tl41NG Children's Museum, 36 Philo St., Information, 452-7800. '"TOP GOLFERS. l-OOK Saratoga Springs, 10 and 11 Margaret lynch discusses will hold an adoption orienta­ AT WHEN THE'Y START .,_a.m. Information, 584-5540. sculpting the body, Albany SENIORS LUNCHES tion, $25, reservations required, MI,.S51NG FFnRWAVS 60 Academy Road, 7 p.m. ANP GREENS IS. Institute of History & Art, 125 ·Albany Jewish Community "TJolEIR. 1'\NGL£ S Washington Ave .. 2 p.m. Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Information, 426-2600. A~ AOOR.E.5S. li'lilO@b\ 'If Information, 463-4478. 12:30 p.m. Information, 438-6651, WINTER FARMERS' MARKET ll'll!§lili!!Jb\lil'l/ SCOTTISH DANCING • CAPITAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Unitarian Church, Washington for people who wish to develop Albany, 11 a.m. Avenue, Albany, 7 to 10 p.m. speaking skills, Anthony's Park SQUARE DANCE ALBANY COUNTY Information, 377-8792. Plaza Restaurant, 27 Elk St .. Single Squares of Albany, St. Albany, 5:45p.m. Information, Michael's Community Center, MOTHERS' DROP IN 489·0936. COUPLES RETREAT DAY linden Street Extension, Cohoes. sponsored by the Capital District 7:30p.m. Information, 459-2889. Albany Kripalu Yoga Center, 6 CIVIL AIR PATROL Mothers' Center, First CongregO­ Metro Road, Colonie, 10 a.m. to·. Albany Senior Squadron. Albany tional Church, Quail Street, Airport, 7 p.m. Information, 869- SCHENECTADY COUNTY Albany, 9:30a.m. to noon. 4 p.m., $145 per couple. Information. 454-9642. 4406. Information, 475-1897. BOOK REVIEW RECOVERY, INC. ROLE OF WORLD FEDERALISTS "Open HeartH by A.B. Yehoshua, SENIORS LUNCHES self-help group for former achieving a world without war, Schenectady Jewish Commu­ Albany Jewish Community mental and nervous patients, Guilderland Public llbrOry, 2228 nity Center. 2565 Balltown Road, Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Unitarian Church of Albany, 405 Western Ave., 2 p.m. lnforma­ Niskayuna, 11:15 a.m Informa­ Albany, 12:30 p.m. Information, Washington Ave .. 7:30p.m. ti,-.,n, 456-2400. tion, 337·8803. 438-6651. Information, 346-8595.

LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF engage in any lawful act or activity Columbia, L.L.C. The Articles of THIRD:Thelatestdateonwhich LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY for which LLCs may be organized Organization of the LLC were filed the limited liability company is to ("LLC"). under the LLCL. with NY Secretary of State on De­ dissolve is March 1, 2048. Name: Second Street Realty, (February 18, 1998) cember 9, 1997. The purpose of FOURTH: The Secretary of U.C. Articles of organization filed the LLC is to engage in any lawful State is designated agent ·at the with sec. of state ofNY ("SOS") on NOTICE OF FORMATION OF act or activity. The office of the LLC Limited Liability Company upon 1/2/97. Office location: Albany DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY is to be located in Albany County. whom process against it may be County. SOS is desi9nated as COMPANY (LLC). The Secretary of State is desig· served. The post office address agent of LLC for serv1ce of pro­ The name of the LLC is York­ nated astheagentofthe LLC upon within or without the State of New cess. SOS shall mail copy of pro.­ shire Properties, LLC. The Articles whom process against the LLC York to which the Secretary of State cessto LLC, 1no N.W. 64th Street, of Organization of the LLC were may be served. The address to shall mail a copy of any process Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, Florida filed with NY Secretary of State on which the Secretary of State Shall against the Limited Liability Com­ 33309. Purpose: any lawful bUsi­ January 6, 1998. The purpose of mail a copy of any process against pany served upon him or her is: ness purpose. the LLC is to engage in any lawful the LLC is 6 Majestic Court, Wellington Garage Associates, (February 18, 1998) actor activity. TheofficeoftheLLC Loudonville, New York 122110- LLC, 121 StateStreet,Aibany,New is to be located in Albany County. 1922. York 12207. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The Secretary- of State is desig­ (February 18, 1998) FIFTH: The effective date of PURSUANT TO NY LLC; LAW nated a:s the agent of the LLC upon the Articles of Organization shall SECTION 206(C) whom process against the LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION be the date of filing with the Secre­ The name of the limited liability may be served. The address to OF WELLINGTON GARAGE tary of State. company is Glenmont Manage­ which the Secretary of State Shall ASSOCIATES, LLC SIXTH: The Limited Liability ment LLC The date of the filing of mail a copy of any process against UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE Company is to be managed by 1 or the Articles of Organization with the LLC is Segel, Goldman- & LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY more members. the Secretary of State was Janu­ Mazzotta, P.C., 5 Washington LAW ~ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ary23, 1998. The County in which Square, Washirmton Avenue Ex­ FIRST: The name of the Lim­ these articles of organization have the office of the LLC is to be lo­ tension,.Aibany, New York 12205, ited Liability Company is: been subscribed this 14th day of cated is Albany. The agent of the c/o Paul J. Goldman, Esq. Wellington Garage Associates, January, 1998, bytheundersigned LCC upon whom process against it (February 18, 1998) LLC. who affirms that the statements may b~ served is the Secretary of SECOND: The county within made herein are true under the the State in which the principal penalties of perjury. FIND AT LEAST 8 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS. State and such shall mail a copy of NOTICE OF FORMATION OF any process to: 37 Chrisken Dnve, DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY office of the Limited Liability Com­ (s) John J. Lynch ·-0! W1V ·g ·-ow I! ollpvg ·g lUOJIIIIIP II ·~ •t ·~ Glenmont, New York 12077. The COMPANY (LLC). pany is to be located is Albany (February 18, 1998) am sed!Qs jjliO ·t ·lluoSS!W I! '!OliO ·~ ·tuiUOit!P ... JtWH ·1 -"'I!CC business purpose of the LLC is to The name of the LLC is First County. ------~------~- PAGE 26- February 18, 1998

"DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AA MEETING BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY APOSTLE . Sunday school and worship CHURCH ·traditional worship, 9 and 11 First Methodist Church of a.m., T.G.I.Sunday contempo­ Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. service. 10 a.m., choir rehearsal. women's Bible study, 9:30 to Voorheesville. 68 Maple St., 8 rary worship, 5:30p.m .• nursery and Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30 5 p.m., evening service, 6:45 p.m. Information. 489-6779. 11:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m. In a.m. and noon. 35 Adams p.m., Route 85, New Salem. a local home. children's ·care and Sunday school for AL·ANON MEETNG children during all services, 386 Place. Information, 439-4951. Information. 765-4410. BETHLEHEM program and nursery provided First United Methodist Church of for morning session. 201 Elm Ave. Delaware Ave. Information, 439- SOLID ROCK CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST Voorheesvllle, 68 Maple St.. 8 InformatiOn, 439-3135. 9929. worship service, 11 a.m .. 1 CHURCH BC SCHOOL BOARD p.m.. Information, 489-6779. :uNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN Kenwood Ave. Information, 439-' early worship, 8:30a.m .. worship district office, 90 Adams Place, 8 CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM FAITH TEMPLE .'FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 4314. celebration. 10 a.m .. church p.m. Information, 439-7096. · Delmar Chabad Center. 109 Bible study, New Salem. 7:30 .Sunday school and worship FIRST UNITED METHODIST school classes for nursery Elsmere Ave., 8 p.m. Information, through high school. a.m.. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS p.m. Information, 765-2870. service, 10 a.m., 436 Krumk.Ul 10 439-8280. CHURCH choir rehearsals, 11:15 a.m., 68 town hall, 445 Delaware Ave., 'Rood. Information, 43B-7740. church school, 9:45a.m .. MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGEUCAL Maple Ave., Voorheesville. 7:30p.m. Information, 439-4955. worshiP service, 9:30a.m., adull· FREE CHURCH NEW SCOTLAND Information, 765-2895. BINGO FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, classes, 11 a.m .• 42B Kenwood evening service, Bible study and SCIENTIST Blanchard American Legion prayer. Route 155, 7:30p.m. NEW SCOTLAND KIWANIS CLUB Ave. Information, 439-9976. Sunday school and worship MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL Post. 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. New Scotland Presbyterian Information, 765-33~- service. 10 a.m .. child care BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH FREE CHURCH Information, 439-9819. Church, Route 85, 7 p.m. provided, 555 Delaware Ave. worshiP services, 8 and 10:30 worship service, 9:30a.m., BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 Information, 439-2512; a.m .. Sunday school and Bible nursery care provided, Route Elsmere Elementary School. 247 1100~11lf!l@/!\ w classes, 9:15a.m .. nursery care, BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY 155, Voorheesville. Information, Delaware Ave., 7:30 to 9 p.m. li'rniD!Il~/!\lllW handicapped-dccessible, large­ 765-3390. Information, 439-4205. · CHURCH print materials and assistive Sunday school and worship YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES listening devices, coffee and CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY BETHLEHEM service, 10 a.m .. nursery fellowship following services, BS Parks and Recreation Office. CHURCH BETHLEHEM provided, 201 Elm Ave. Elm Ave. Information. 439-432B. Sunday school. 9:15a.m .. Elm Avenue Park. 2 to 4:30p.m. Information, 439-3135. Information, 439-0503. BETHLEHEM HISTORICAL MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES worship service, 10:30 a.m., ASSOCIATION DUPLICATE BRIDGE ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL Sunday school, 9:45a.m .. followed by coffee hour, nursery WELCOME WAGON Route 144 and Clapper Road, all levels, St. Stephen's Church. CHURCH care provided, Route 443. newcomers, engaged women morning worship, 11 a.m .. youth Selkljk., 8 p.m. Information, 439- Elsmere. 7:30 p.m. Information, Holy Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 a.m., Information. 768-2916. and new mothers. call for a . group, 6 p.m., evening service, 1 •16 . 462-4504. coffee and fellowship, nursery p.m., Route 9W, Glenmont. Welcome WOgan visit, Monday care provided, church school, to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. ANTIQUE STUDY GROUP BOOKS IN THE MORNING Information. 426-4510. Bethlehem town hall, 10 a.m. 9:30a.m .. Poplar Drive and Information, 439-1531. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 NEW SCOTLAND llll©l!MI!il/!\ W Delaware Ave., 1:30 p.m. InfOrmation. 439-9661. Elsmere Avenue. lnformatlof), BETHLEHEM LIONS CLUB 439-3265. Information, 439-3916. ~rnlllil~&.lllW Days Inn. Route 9W, Glenmont, AA MEETING BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH First Reformed Church of SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF 7 p.m. Information. 439-4857. RECOVERY, INC. Sunday school, 9:15a.m., self-help for chronic nervous Bethlehem. Route 9W, 7:30p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 worshiP service. 10:15 a.m., BETHLEHEM symptoms, First United Methodist Information, 489-6779. Bible lecture, 9:30a.m., Route 144, Cedar Hilt, 8 p.m. Auberge Suisse Restaurant, Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., 10 Watchtower Bible study, 10:25 Information, 767-2886. CHABAD CENTER Route 85. Information, 475-9086. AUDITION FOR HARLEQUIN a.m. Information, 439-9976. a.m .. Elm Avenue and Feura Friday services, discussion and Bush Road. Information, 439- FAITH TEMPLE PLAYERS . ONESQUETHAU CHAPTER, k.iddush at sunset. 109 Elsmere YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 0358. Sunday school, 10 a.m .. worship Slingerlands Community ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Parks and Recreation Office, Ave. Information. 439-8280. Masonic Temple. 421 Kenwood service. 7 p.m., New Salem. Methodist Church, Route 85, 7 Elm Avenue Park., 2 to 4:30p.m. SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY Ave., 8 p.m. Information, 439- Information, 765-2870. p.m. information, 346-1147. Information, 439-0503. · NEW SCOTLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2181. . worship service and church INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING school. 10 a.m .. fellowship hour, ST. MATTHEW'S ROMAN TESTIMONY MEETING BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS Albany County Pistol Club, First Church of Christ, Scientist, United Pentecostal Church, nursery care provided, 1499 CATHOLIC CHURCH town hall. 445 Delaware' Ave., Masses Saturday at 5 ·p.m. and Winne Place, 7 to 9 p:m. 555 Delaware Ave., 8 p.m. Route 85, New Salem. 7 p.m. New Scotland Road. Informa­ 12:30 p.m. Information, 439-4955. Sunday atB:30 and 10:30 a.m., InformatiOn. 439-0057. Information, 439-2512. Information, 765-4410. tion, 439-1766. AMERICAN LEGION LUN­ SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED Mountain View Road, MOTHERS' TIME OUT SOLID ROCK CHURCH · CHEON Voorheesville. Information, 765- METHODIST CHURCH· Christian support group for 1 Kenwood Ave., evening for members, guests and 2805. . @1!\i~lll@/!\ w Sunday school. 9:30a.m., mothers of preschool children, prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. membership applicants. . worship service, 11 a.m., JERUSALEM REFORMED Delmar Reformed Church. 386 Information, 439-4314. Blanchard Post, 16 Poplar DriVe, li'rnlll!lli!!J/!\IIlW followed by coffee hour, CHURCH Delaware Ave., nursery core noon. NEW SCOTLAND Willowbrook. Avenue. lnforma· . worship service, 10:30 a.m .. provided, 9:30 to 11 a.m. AA MEETINGS Information, 439-9929. VOORHEESVILLE PLANNING BETHLEHEM lion. 767-9953. followed by coffee hour. child Slingerlands Community Church, · care provided, Route 32, Feura COMMISSION DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN DELMAR KIWANIS 1499 New Scotland Road, noon, Bush. Information. 439-054B. village hall, Voorheesville AA MEETING Days Inn, Route 9W, 6:15p.m. 29 and Delmar Reformed Church, CHURCH Ave .. 7:30p.m. Information. 765- Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 85 NEW SALEM REFORMED Information, 439-5560. , 3B6 Delaware Ave .. B:30 p.m. worshiP service, church school. 2692. Elm Ave., 7:30 p.m. Information, . CHURCH Information, 489-6779. nursery care, 10 a.m .. fellowship 489-6779. and coffee, 11 a.m., adult adult Bi~le study, 9 a.m., junior NEW SCOTLAND NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR BETHLEHEM LU1HERAN CHURCH CITIZENS TAl-VILLAGE SQUARES education. 11:15 a.m.. family choir or chime choir practice, 9 children's choir. 6:30p.m., senior a.m .. worship service, 10 a.m., Wyman Osterhout Community first United Methodist Church, communion service, first Sunday, QUARTET REHEARSAL , . choir, 7:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave; recorder group practice, 11 Center, New Salem, call for 428 Kenwood Ave .. 8 to 10:30 585 Delaware Ave. Information, United Pentecostal Church, Information, 439-4328. a.m., nursery care provided, time. Information, 765-2109. p.m. Information, 439-7571. 439-9252. Route 85, New Salem. 7:15p.m. DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Route 85. Information, 439-6179. Information, 765-4410. Sunday service, 9:30a.m., with ONESQUETHAW REFORMED Sunday school and nursery, CHURCH AL·ANON MEETING ~l!!lrn®!i>/!\ w ·The Crossroads, 4 Normansk.ill home groups, women's Bible worshiP service, 9:30a.m., Blvd., 5:30 p.m. Information. 489- studies and youth group, 292 Sunqay school. 10:45 a.m., ~~IDWJI!!J&.Ifll'/ 6779. Elsmere Ave. Information. 439- Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. 44Q7. Information, 768-2133. SNOWSHOEING BETHLEHEM Five Rivers center. 56 Game FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF UNIONVILLE REFORMED BETHLEHEM CHURCH Farm Road, 2 p.m. Information, INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING 475-0291 church school, 9:30a.m .. Sunday school, 9:15a.m., worship service. 11 a.m .. child worship service. 10:30 a.m., Albany County Pistol Club, care provided, Route 9W, followed by fellowship, Dela­ Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. Selkirk.. Information, 767-2243. ware Turnpike. Information. 439- Information, 439-0057. GLENMONT COMMUNITY . 5001. TREASURE COVE THRIFT SHOP CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN First United Methodist Church, Sunday school and worship NEW SCOTLAND 428 Kenwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 service. 10:30 a.m .. child care worshiP service, 10 a.m .. church ' p.m. JJ:· li BETHLEHEM available, 1 Chapel Lane. school, 11:15 a.m., nursery care BINGO Information. 436-771 0. provided, Route 85. Information, at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, 439-6454. Route 144, 7:30p.m. DuMPLING HousE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Chinese Restaurant Parks and Recreation Office, Delmar Presbyterian Church Elm Avenue Park., 2 to 4:30p.m. . aJpe'cializing in Dumplings, Lwtches, Dinners, Information. 439-0503. Cocktails; Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan & Cantonese. Welcomes you for DELMAR ROTARY Eat in or Take Out. Open 7 days a week. Howard Johnson's, Route 9W. 458-7044 or 458-8366 Information, 439-9988. LENTEN SERVICES BETHLEHEM AARP chapter meeting, Bethlehem Ash Wednesday, February ~t'i aa 7:30pm Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. Ecumenical Senice Delmar, 1 p.m. -c- NEW SCOTLAND Palm Sunday AprilS !O:OOam EAT IN • TAKE OUT VOORHEESVILLE VILLAGE Each Friday 2127/9.8 thru 4110/98 Maundy Thursday April 9 7:30pm BOARD vlllage haJJ. 29 Voorheesville 4:30-7:30 PM Good Friday AprillO 7:30pm Ave., 8 p.m. Information, 765- Dinners include- fish, french fries, home made cole slaw, and beverage 2692. Adulls $6.00, Seniors $5.50, Children's (under 12) $3.00 Easter Sunday Aprill2 10:00 am ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Also available New England Clam Chowder and desserts a1 $1.25 each town hall, Route 85, 7 p.m. Take-oUis can be ordered ahead by calling 765-2231 Rev. Larry Deyss, Pastor Officiating Information, 765-3356. Handicapped accessible NIMBLEFINGERS/QUILTERS The public is welcome Voorheesville Public Ubrmy, 51 sponsored by lhe School Road, 1 to 3 p.m. NEW SALEM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUXILIARY Babysitting is available at lO:OOam Services Information. 765-2791. ROUTE 85A • VOORHEESVILLE, MY 505 Del~ware Avenue, NY 439-9252 - .• ,.... ~· ~-·- ,_..., "" ... """("1 THE SPOTLIGHT February 18, 1998 - PAGE 27

CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN INDOOR PISTOL SHOQTING Wlllilll>liillil®ll>"' 'II Delmar Chabad Center_ 109 CHURCH NEW SCOTLAND Albany County Pistol Club, ll'lilllllfiQ!)"'Ifl'l/ Elsmere Ave .. 8 p.m. Information, worship service. church school, worship service, 10 a.m., church Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. 439-8280. nursery core, 10 a.m., fellowship school. 11:15 a.m .. nursery care Information, 439-0057. ~. and coffee, 11 a.m., adult provided, Route 85. Information, MOTHERS' TIME OUT BETHLEHEM education, 11:15a.m., family 439-6454. Christian support group for BETHLEHEM communion service, first UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH mothers of preschool children, ~li'lU©"' 'II Sunday, 585 Delaware Ave. TOWN BOARD Sunday school and worship Delmar Reformed Church, 386 PLANNING BOARD ll'lil!BiflQ!)"'Ifl'l/ Information, 439-9252. town hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. service, 10 a.m .. choir rehearsaL Delaware Ave., nursery care town hall. 7:30 p.m. Information, 7:30p.m. Information. 439-4955. 5 p.m., evening service, 6:45 provided, 9:30 to 11 a.m. 439-4955. DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH ASH WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST BETHLEHEM p.m .. Route 85, New Salem. Information, 439-9929. BETHLEHEM PRESCHOOL OPEN Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Sunday service, 9:30a.m., with Information, 765-4410. BLANCHARD AMERICAN HOUSE Sunday school and nursery, Delaware Ave, 9:30a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Bethlehem Preschool. 397 Route AA MEETING home groups, women's Bible LEGION POST MEETING Information. 439-4857. CHURCH 9W, Glenmont, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. First Reformed Church of studies and youth group, 292 16 Poplar Drive." 8 p.m. early worship, 8:30a.m., worship Information, 439-9819. Information, 463-8091. Bethlehem, Route 9W, 7:30p.m. Elsmere Ave. Information, 439- BETHLEHEM TOASTMASTERS Information, 489-6779. celebration, 10 a.m .. church 4407. DELMAR KIWANIS INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING The Clubhouse, Adams Station CHABAD CENTER school classes for nursery Albany County Pistol Club. Apts., 1 Juniper Drive, Delmar. FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF through high school. 10 a.m .. Days Inn, Route 9W, 6:15p.m. Friday services, discussion and Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. 7:30p.m. Information, 439-0871. BETHLEHEM choir rehearsals. 11:15 a.m .. 68 Information, 439-5560. kiddush at sunset. 109 Elsmere Information, 439-0057. church school, 9:30a.m .. Maple Ave., Voorheesville. 'BINGO Ave. Information, 439-8280 DELMAR COMMUNITY worship service~ 11 a.m:, child Information, 765-2895. TREASURE COVE THRIFT SHOP Blanchard American Legion ORCHESTRA care provided, Route 9W, First United Methodist Church, Post, 16 Poplar Drive. 7:30p.m. NEW SCOTLAND MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGEL!· rehearsal. town hall, 445 Selkirk. Information, 767-2243. 428 Kenwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 Information.- 439-981_9. CAL FREE CHURCH Delaware Ave., 7:30p.m. Information, 482-1100. p.m. BOY SCOUTTROOP 58 YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS GLENMONT COMMUNITY worship service, 9:30a.m., nursery care provided, Route TEMPLE CHAPTER RAM Elsmere Elementary School, 247 United Pentecostal Church, CHURCH 5 155, Voorheesville. Information, Masonic Temple, 421 Kenwood BINGO Delaware Ave., 7:30 to 9 p.m. Route 85, New Salem. 7 p.m. Sunday school and worship 765-3390. Ave. at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, Information, 439-4205. Information, 765-4410 service, 10:30 a.m .. child care Route 144, 7:30p.m. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES available, 1 Chapel lane. AA MEETING Bethlehem Lutheran Church, B5 Parks and Recreation Office, Information, 436-7710. CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SER­ Elm Ave .. 8:30p.m. Information, VICES Elm Avenue Park. 2 to 4:30p.m. i!i"'VQ!Jiflll>"' 'II CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE CHURCH 489-6779. Information, 439-0503. ll'r.IBii'lQ!J"'Ifl'l/ APOSTLE Sunday school, 9:15a.m., Parks and Recreation Office, worship service, 10:30 a.m .. Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. WELCOME WAGON followed by coffee hour. NEW SCOTLAND Information, 439-0503. and Sunday at 7:30, 9, 10:30 newcomers. engaged women nursery core provided, Route BETHLEHEM a.m. and noon, 35 Adams and new mothers, cal! for a 443. Information, 76B·29l6. QUARTET REHEARSAL Place. Information, 439-4951. Welcome Wagon visit. Monday United Pentecostal Church, ELSMERE FIRE DISTRICT to Satufday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. PRINCETON REVIEW SOLID ROCK CHURCH Route 85, New Salenl. 7:15p.m. COMMISSIONERS Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Information, 439-1531. worship service, 11 a.m., 1 Information, 765-4410. firehouse, Poplar Drive, 7:15 Delaware Ave .. 1 p.m. To Kenwood Ave. lnformOtion, 439- p.m. Information, 439-9144. TESTIMONY MEETING register, call 439-9314. ONESQUETHAW UNION First Church of Christ. Scientist, 4314. ~I CEMETERY DELMAR ROTARY 555 Delaware Ave.: 8 p.m. AA MEETING FIRST UNITED METHODIST Clarksv!Ue Reformed Church, Howard Johnson's, Route 9W. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 lnfmmatlon, 439-2512. CHURCH BETHLEHEM 7:30p.m. Information, 439-9988. Elm Ave., 7:30p.m. Information. church school, 9:45a.m .. SOLID ROCK CHURCH 489-6779. 1 Kenwood Ave., evening worship service, 9:30a.m .. adult prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. Al-ANON MEETING classes, 11 a.m .. 428 Kenwood LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE.,--,--,­ LEGAL NOTICE ___ Information, 439-4314. The Crossroads, 4 Normanskill Ave. Information, 439-9976. NOTICE OF FILING OF THE thai the Town Board authorizes as the agentofthe LLC upon whom Blvd., 5:30p.m. Information. 489- BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION the expenditure of the reserve process against the LLC may be NEW SCOTLAND 6779. CHURCH OF MORIZIO HOLDING, LLC · monies to fund this project up to served. The address to which the a maximum amount of $75,000 worship services, 8 and 10:30 UNDER LIMITED LIABILITY Secretary of State Shall mail a and, NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR a.m., Sunday school and Bible COMPANY LAW SECTION 206 copy of any process against the 8E IT FURTHER RE­ LLC is C/o Hamilton News Co., CITIZENS classes, 9:15a.m., nursery care, 1. Thenameofthelimitedliability SOLVED, that the Town Comp­ Inc., 41 Hamilton Lane, Glenmont, Wyman Osterhout Community handicapped-accessible, company is: MORIZIO HOLDING, troller is authorized to expend New York 12077. Center, New Salem, call for large-print materials and LLC. from the Recreation Capital Re­ (February 18, 1998) time. Information. 765-2109. asslstive listening devices, 2. Articles of Organization were serve Account the funds neces­ AA MEETING BETHLEHEM coffee and fellowship following filed on November 24, 1997 with the sary up to $75,000 in said re­ PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ;:irst Methodist Church of services, 85 Elm Ave. Informa­ Secretary of State. serve fund; and ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED This resolution shall be sub­ Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 tion, 439-4328. 3. The office of the limited liability LIABILITY COMPANY DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH company is in Albany County, New ject to a permissive referendum, p.m. Information, 489-~779. FIRST: The name of the Lim­ traditional worship, 9 and 11 Vorl<. as permitted by law. The motion ited Liability CompanY. is Davey a.m.. T.G.I.Sunday contempo­ MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES 4. The limited liability company to adopt the resolution was made Jones Locker, LLC {hereinafter AL·ANON MEETING rary worship, 5:30p.m .. nursery Sunday school, 9:45a.m .. shall dissolve on December31, 2047. by Mrs. Davis, was second by referred to as the ucompany"1· First United Methodist Church of care and Sunday school for morning worship, 11 a.m., youth 5. The Secretary of the State of Mr. Johnson and duly adopted .- SECOND: The Articles o Or­ Voorheesville, 68 Maple st., 8 children during all services, 386 group, 6 p.m.. evening service, New York is designated as agent of by the following vote: -ganization of the Company were p.m. Information, 489-6779. Delaware Ave. Information, 7 p.m., Route 9W, Glenmont. the limited liability company upon AYES: Mrs. Fuller, Mr. filed with the Secretary of Sto;tte on Lenhardt, Mrs. Davis, Mr. FAITH TEMPLE 439-9929. Information, 426-4510. whom process against it may be December 30, 1997. served. The address to which Secre­ Johnson, Mrs. Burns. Bible study, New Salem, 7:30 THIRD: The county within New UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN tary of State shall mail a copy of any · NOES: None York State in which the office of the p.m. Information, 765-2870 NEW SCOTLAND FELLOWSHIP CHURCH process against it served upon him is ABSENT: None Company is to be located is AI· Sunday school and worship MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL C/0 Shartrand and Shartrand, 198 - bany. service, 10 a.m., 436 Krumklll BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH British American Boulevard, Latham, DATED: February 11,1998 FOURTH: The Secretary of FREE CHURCH Road. Information, 438-77~0. Sunday school, 9:15a.m., NY 12110. (February 18, 1998) State has been designated as evening service, Bible study and worship service, 10:15 a.m .. 6. The purpose of the limited li­ ..,.,==:-::=-=::::::-::::::-::-::::--agent upon whorri process against prayer, Route 155, 7:30p.m. Auberge Suisse Restaurant. ability company is to engage in any NOTICE OF FORMATION OF the Company may be served. The Information, 765-3390. · FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Route B5. Information, 475-9086. lawful act or activity for which limited DOMESTIC LIMITED post office address to which the SCIENTIST liability companies may be formed, LIABILITY COMPANY {LLC). Secretary of State shall mail pro- FAITH TEMPLE Sunday school and worship both within and without New York The name of the LLC isACA cess is 386 Delaware Avenue, AI­ Sunday school. 10 a.m., worship 1fliJQ!)Ifli!ill>"' 'II service, 10 a.m., child care State. Merchandising, LLC. The Ar- bany, New York 12209. service, 7 p.m., New Salem. provided, 555 Delawa're Ave. (February 18. 1998) ticles of Organization of the LLC FIFrH: Thelatestdateonwhich ~lilllllflQ!)"'Ifl'l/ Information, 765-2870. Information, 439-2512. were filed with NY Secretary of the Company is to dissolve is De­ ST. MATTHEW'S ROMAN NOTICE OF FORMATION OF State on December 26, 1997. cember 31, 2047. BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC CHURCH UMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The purpose of the LLC is to SIXTH: The purpose qfthe busi­ BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY Masses Saturday al 5 p.m. and Articles of Organization of Majes­ engage in any lawful act or activ- ness of the Company is any lawful ity. The office of the LLC is to be activity permitted under the lim­ RECOVERY, INC. CHURCH Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., tic Tree Farm, LLC ("LLC") filed with the Secretary of State of New York located in Albany County. The ited liability Company Law. self-help for chronic nervous Sunday school and worship Mountain View Road, uSSNY") on January 15, 1998, ef­ Secretary of State is designated (February 18, 1998) symptoms, First United Methodist Voorheesville. Information, 765- service, 10 a.m .. nursery ective upon the date of filing. Office Church, 428 Kenwood Ave .. 10 provided, 201 Elm Ave. 2805. l a.m. Information, 439-9976. Location: Albany County. SSNY has Information, 439·3135. JERUSALEM REFORMED been designated as agent of the LLC STAN SMITH'S TENNIS CLASS . TOPS CHURCH upon whom process against it may weight loss support group, worship service, 10:30 a.m., be served. SSNY may mail a copy of Delmar Reformed Church, 386 ST. STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL followed by coffee hour, child any process to the LLC c/o 185 DOUBLES: Delaware Ave. ·information, 439- CHURCH care provided, Route 32, Feura Pictuay Road, Selkirk, New York 4857. Holy Eucharist. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Bush. Information, 439-0548. 12158. The purpose for which the coffee and fellowship, nursery LLC is formed is to engage in any SERVE RETURN YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES NEW SALEM REFORMED lawful act or activity for which limited care provided, church school. Parks and Recreation Office, CHURCH liability companies may be organized It is crucial to h~ the return of Elm Avenue Park, 2 to 4:30p.m. 9:30a.m., Poplar Drive and adult Bible study, 9 a.m., junior under the LLCL. se!Ve low and crosscourt, Information, 439-0503. Elsmere A venue. Information, choir or chime choir practice, 9 (February 18, 1998) away from the net man. BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS 439-3265. a.m .. Worship serVice, 10 a.m .. If your retum is a town hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF recorder group pract_ice, 11 PUBLIC NOTICE 12:30 p.m. Information, 439-4955. JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES a.m .. nursery care provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhal high floater, the the Town Board of the Town of AA MEETINGS Bible lecture, 9:30a.m., Route 85. Information, 439-6179 opposing net Watchtower Bible study, 10:25 Bethlehem in the County of Albany, Slingerlands Community Church, .' man will kill ~! a.m.. Elm Avenue and Feura State of New York has on the 11th 1499 New Scotland Road, noon, BuSh Road. Information, 439- day of February, ~998, duly adopted, and Delmar Reformed Church, 0358. • ONESQUETHAW REFORMED subject to a permissive referendum, 386 Delaware Ave., 8:30 p.m. CHURCH a resolution as follows: Information, 489-6779. SUNGERLANDS COMMUNITY worship service, 9:30a.m.. WHEREAS, the Town Board of · h' 1 and the Town of Bethlehem has deter- If you It the return OW BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school, 10:45 a.m., mined that it is necessary to develop children's choir, 6:30p.m .. senior worship service and church Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. crosScourt, the oppOsing team school. 10 a.m., fellowship hour, a neighborhood park in Selkirk, and choir, 7:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave. Information, 768-2133. WHEREAS, H is eslimated thai will probably have to h~ a difficult Information, 439-4328. nursery care provided, 1499 New Scotland Road. Informa­ lhecoslsotsaidworkwill beapproxi- low volley. Since this might BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY tion, 439-1766. matelv $74,000 and . CHURCH WHEREAS, in recognition of forCe a weak shot your SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED UNIONVILLE REFORMED women's Bible study, 9:30 to CHURCH these needs, funds for such con- METHODIST CHURCH struction are in the Recreation Capi- team should move 11:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m. In Sunday·school, 9:15a.m., Sunday school, 9:30a.m., tal Reserve Account; and forward and take a local home, children's worship service, 10:30 a.m., worship service, 11 a.m .. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE· program and nursery provided followed by fellowship, followed by coffee llour, SOLVED that it is in the public inter- control of for morning session, 201 Elm Ave. pelaware Turnpike. Information, Willowbrook Avenue. Informa­ est to develop this park; and, the nel Information, 439-3135. 439-5001. tion, 767-9953. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, l_::~~--~==~======~======PAGE 28- February 18, 1998 THE SPOTLIGHT CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS iiLRE'Al.'.llSTATE FOR R!iNTcil. $525 LARGE 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM, newly renovated, CAPE COD - DENNISPORT - lndlvldu~rallmlnlmuml10.00for10-. I APARTMENT. In laid-back area, · washer/dryer hook-up,' oil heat. - 3) cenll for lOCh -01111 word,-· I t!'leAI; !!!!!ATE 1'01\ $1\1..10 ·' I WEST DENNIS. 1-4 Bedroom In- adv•nc:t. commercial rate mlnlinum $525 DELMAR NEAR FOUR ideal for single. Lots of storage. Ideal for 1 or 2 persons, Thomp­ homes on and near beach. $350 BARGAIN HOMES, Thousands CORNERS, 1 ""ge bedroom, liv­ Heat, hot water, and electric in­ sonLake,$550/month. 872-1513. to $2900 per week. Thinking of 112.50for10 -·3l cenll1or lOCh addl­ of Government Foreclosed and llont1 word, payable In ~anco. Ad detd- ing room, kitChen. Includes heat cluded. 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LEGAL NOTICE::--­ LEGAL NOTICE,...·-,---,­ LEGAL NOTICE--:--­ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE--~ LEGAL NOTICE--- NOTICE of any process against the Um­ ing an address at RR 1, Box 394A, Agreement. purpose of the LLC is to engage in lion, in addition to the events of Th~ Annual Meetin~ of the ited Liability Company served Athens, New York 12015 and C. s/Charles B. Dumas any lawful act or activity. The office dissolution set forth In Section 70.1 Bethlehenn Soccer Club w111 be held upon the Secretary of State is: ~David Newton, having an address Notary Public of the LLC Iss to be located in of the LLCL. on March 2. 1998 at 7:00 pm, at the 10 Petra Lane, Albany, New York at 717 Sacandaga Road, Commission expires Nov. 30, Albany County. The Secretary of RFTH: The Secretary of State Bethlehem Town HaiL 12205. Schenectady, New York 12302. 1999 State 1s designated as the agent of is designated as the agent of the Members will be asked to vote on FOURTH: The Umited Uabil­ EIGHTH: None of the Mem­ STATE OF NEW YORK, the LLC upon whom process Company upon whom process the election of several directors. Any­ ity Company is to be managed bers of the Limited' Liability Com­ COUNTY OF ALBANY, SS.: against the LLC may be served. against the Company may be one interested in serving on the Board by one or more members. pany are liable for payment of any On the 20th day of January, The address to which the Secretary served. The post office address of Directors should submittheir name, FIFTH: The existing Mem­ debt, obligation or other liability of 1998, before me personally came of State shall mail a copy of an within or without the State of New address, phone number and a state~ bers shall have the right to admit the Umrted liabili1y Company. Margaret A. Homer, to me known process against the LLC is 6 M York to which the Secretary of State ment of why they are interested in additional Members to the Um­ , IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this to be the individual described in jesticCourt, Loudonville, New York shall mail a copy of any process serving onQteboard, in writing, ASAP, ,ited Liability Company, by the certificate has been subscribed this and who executed the foregoing 12211. against the Company served upon to: · unanimous vote or consent of 20th day of January, 1998, by the Agreement, and acknowledged (February 18, 1998) such Secretary of State is Aqua Bethlehen, Soccer Club the Members, in accordance with undersigned, each of whom is a that he executed said Agreement. Clear Acquisition Co., LLC, 2550 -~ c/o Alan Metevia the terms and conditions of the Member of the Limited Liability · s/Charles B. Dumas ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 9th Avenue, P.O. Box 387, POBox305 OperatingAgreementofthe Lim­ Company, who affirm that the state­ Notary Public OF AQUA CLEA ACQUISITION Watervliet, New York 12~ 89. Delmar, NY 12054 ited Uability Company. ments made herein are true under Commission expires CO., LLC SIXTH: The Company in to be (February 18, 1998) SIXTH: The remaining Mem­ penahies of pe~ury. Nov. 30, 1999 Under Section 203 of the Lim­ managed by one or more manag­ bers ofthe Limited Liability Com­ $/Robert S. Womer STATE OF NEW YORK. ited Liability Company Law ers. pany, by the unanimous vote or S/John D. Womer COUNTY OF ALBANY. SS.: of the State of New York SEVENTH: Pursuant to Sec­ ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION consent of the Members (other $/Margaret A. Homer On the 2oth day of January, THE UNDERSIGNED, being a tion 206 (a) (8) (b) of the LLCL, no OF than the Member who caused s/C. David Newton 1998, before me personally came natural person of at least eighteen member of the Company, solely by 10 PETRA LANE ASSOCIATES, the Withdrawal Event), may con­ STATE OF NEW YORK. to me C. David Newton, to me (18) years of age and actin9 as the reason of being a member, is an LLC. tinue the Limited Liability Com­ COUNTY OF ALBANY. SS.: known to be the individual de­ organizer of the limited liability com­ agent of the Company for the pur­ UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE pany uponthedeath, retirement, On the 2oth day of January, scribed in and who executed the pany (the "Companya) hereby be­ pose of its business, and no mem­ LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY resignation, expulsion, bank­ 1998, before me personally came foregoing Agreement, and ac­ ing formed under Section 206 of ber shall have the authority to act LAW ruptcy or dissolution of a Mem­ RobertS. Womer, to me known to knowledged that he executed said the Limited Liability Company Law for th8 Company solely by virtue of FIRST: The name of the Limited ber or the occurrence of any be the individual described in and Agreement. of the State of New York (the being a member. Liability Company is: other event which terminates the who executed the foregoing Agree~ s/Charles B. Dumas ~LLCL"), certifies that EIGHTH: The Company shall 1o Petra Lane Associates, LLC. continued membership of a ment, and acknowledged that he Notary Public FIRST: ThenameoftheCom­ have the power to indemnify, to the SECOND: The county within this Member in the Limited Liability executed said Agreement. Commission expires Nov. 30, pany is Aqua Clear Acquisition Co., full extent permitted by the LLCL, State in which the principal office of Company. S/Charles B. Dumas 1999 LLC as amended from time to time, all the Limited UabilityCompanyis to be SEVENTH: The names and Notary Public (February 18. 1998) SECOND: The purpose of the persons whom it is permitted to located in Albany County. address of the Members and Or­ Commission expires Nov. 30, Company is to engage in any law­ tndemnifv pursuant thereto. THIRD: The Umrted Uabili1yCom­ ganizers of the Limited Liability 1999 ful act or activity for which limited IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I pany hereby designates the Secre­ Company are: RobertS. Womer, STATE OF NEW YORK. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A liability companies may be orga­ have subscribed this certificate and - tary of State of New York as agent of having an address at 833 County COUNTY OF ALBANY, SS.: DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY nized under the LLCL. do hereby affirm the foregoin~ as the Limited Liability Company upon Highway#110, Broadalbin, New On the 2oth day of January, COMPANY (LLC) THIRD: The county within the true under the penalties of perJury, whom process against the Limited York 12025 (~Managing Mem­ 1998, before me personally came The name of the LLC First Co­ State of New York in which the this 9th day of January, 1998. Liability Company may be served. ber"), and John D. Womer, hav­ to me known to be the individual lumbia New Paltz Group, LLC. The office of the Company in to be The post office address of the Lim­ ing an address at 1094 Westline described in and who executed the Articles of Organization of the LLC located is Albany. Richard A. Langer Attorney-in-Fact ited Liability Company, to .which the Road, Amsterdam, New York foregoing Agreement, and ac­ were filed witfi the NY Secretary of FOURTH: The Company does Secretary of State shall mail a copy 12010. MargaretA. Homer, hav- knowledged that he executed said State on January 30, 1998. The not have a specific date of dtssolu- (February 18, 1998)

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The cost for 4.8 teachers clude full-time technology desk two other obstacles. One is that sample. Despite being told by the is $220,320; for 1.4, $64,260 (1.0 affidavits can't be used in trials and help, for ten months, and stipends government that only one of these teaching position costs $45,900. for the middle school drama di­ the second is the cost of getting a goals-the speed record-could D Budget deposition in Cuba, which Kindlon Also priority one is an increase rector and high school be done legally, Harmon accom­ (From Page 1) estimated at about $200,000. in librarian staffing at the elemen­ Shakespeare director. plished all three. Pupil transportation increased tary and middle school. Adding a The priority two categorization Another reason As he wrote in this issue's letter 5.77 percent to $2,712,322. Com­ half-time elementary librarian of stipends for a middle school munity services, including the There is one more wrinkle to to The Spotlight: "A fuel sample from brings an increase of $15,770, technical advisor and high school census, went down by 84.19 per­ this story - delivering medicine a nonnal retiJcling on the ramp at which ensures that each elemen­ lighting and sound coordinator centto$2,150. Undistributed mon­ was not the original reason for jose Marti International Airport tary school will have a full-time aroused concern from the ies, which include employee ben­ Hannon's trip to Cuba. For more (was) tested in Chicago." librarian. Adding a half-time Bethlehem Theater Support efits, debt service and interfund than a decade, Harmon has been Harmon ac-complished everything middle school librarian will allow Group. "I feel this is very impor­ transfers, decreased by 2.43 per­ coUecting fuel samples from vari­ he sctouttodo in Cuba, then made an enhancement of the library pro­ tant, and a safety issue," Gail cent to $10,196,739. ous intem~tional airports fora com- illegal flight from Freeport to Albany gram at the middle school. An­ Guzick said. Loomis pointed out parative study. · oo he eould deal with the repen:us­ Assistant superintendent for other half-time middle school li­ that a meeting is planned to ad­ . sions of his Havana landing from his business Steven O'Shea made a brarian has been classified as pri­ dress theater safety concerns. In 1995, hP learned from one of ority two. his five sons that American boaters home base. Did Millan! Harmontl1ink few points about the fundamental Impending new state standards operating budget. "Phase II of the who were having regattas in Cuban he was above the law? Nancy Heinzen of the Elsmere also called for some priority one waters were encountcringvery little "No, I did not think I was above 'energy perform~nce contract will Elementary School PTA's library and two additions in the "R<·gents red tape from the American and the law,"hc said. "But I knew, after increase the debt service, but there committee said, "It's great that for All" category. Assistant super­ will be considerable energy sav­ Cuban governments. Ham10n saw two years of dealing with the gov­ elementary library staffing is pri­ intendent for curriculum and in­ his chance to fly into Havana, so he ernment that (the) misunderstand­ ings," he said. "Another plus is that ority one. I hope it stays that way struction Judy Wooster spoke to began to tell colleagues about his ingcould not be cleared up quickly." there have been good, sizable re­ tl1roughout the budget process." the need for higher graduation plan. "Friends said, 'Mil, don't fly Kindlon said he advised Ham1on ductions in our payments to the Advocates for more guidance and education standards. as well Ten Romeo into Havana empty'," to settle beGtuse, "As any trial lawyer Teacher Retirement System and time at the high school' were not as assessment programs. Employee Retirement System. Hannon recalled. They suggested will tell you, you c'umot prcdiet the as pleased with the priority one Most of the priority one desig­ he bring medicine with him. outeome of a trial." Citing the infu­ The FOB represents a 2 percent ·designation for an additional .2 budget to budget increase." nations in this category are in­ When hP applied for U.S. Gov­ mous OJ. Simpson verdict, Kindlon full time equivalent high school creased staffing, among them, a .6 The 1997-98 figures being used ernment permission to fly intoCu ba said, "Strange resultsareproduced by guidance counselor. Ellen Kelly FTE · sychologist, .4 FTE speech to collect a ti1d sample, he was the advers;uial process." as a comparison now are the ap­ Lind, parent of eighth and 11-grad­ teacher, full-time kindergarten ex­ tl1med down, but Commerce De-­ Pericak said he doesn't know proved budget numbers. O'Shea ers, spoke as a representative of tended day program staff and partmentofficiaiWilli;un A Reinsch why Harmon broke the law, but said the projected expenditures Bethlehem Central Community $12,000 for summer Early Learn­ suggested in an April 1996, letter thihks his detem1ination to visit for the current year will be avail­ Organization. "Adding .2 high ing Focus transition. able by March 11. than Hannon might f;ire betterifhe Cuba was a. reason. "He wanted to school guidance time keeps the Loomis pointed out that listed the delivery of medicine as set an air speed record and then, The board also reviewed prior­ case load the same, which is one Wednesday's meeting was not tra­ the main reason for his flight. when that application was denied, ity one and two additions. Super­ guidance counselor for 285 stu­ ditionally a night for detail. 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"An enclosed patio or deck often use them from March D Solariums allows people to get an outdoor through December. They are (From Page 1) feeling for three seasons especially lovely for holiday without the unpleasant part of And while relatively' new in entertaining." being outside." There are the remodeling world, it is an Prior, the first female branch several types of enclosures; idea that has come full-circle, manager for the nation's largest sunrooms, which have regular according to Greg Jackson, . sunroom manufacturer, said roofs, or solariums, which have president of Bennett C0ntract­ adding a sunroom or solarium is ing 'of Albany. glass sides and roofs. Gener­ often a woman's choice. ally, they are made out of "For well over a hundred "It is a decorating decision aluminium, as well. Green­ years, houses built in this and a life syle enhancement," houses are also virtually all­ country had porches so people she said. The rooms are de­ glass enclosures but their could cool off and greet their signed by each customer then primary purpose is for plants, neighbors in the summer," he manufactures exactly the way not for use as a living space. said. "By the turn of the century, they want it, Prior said. Bennett, general contractors screens were invented and "One of the advantages we Above, B.J. Prior, left, branch manager at Patio Enclosures, Inc. in who do complete remodeling, Albany, and Anita Cunningham, operations supervisor, discuss an up­ people started screening in their have here is we design a room custom-tailors sunrooms and coming job. Below, a glass enclosure by Patio Enclosures buill with a porches to keep the bugs out.. that exactly meets their needs what they call ''hybrid'' rooms gable-style roof that is common in Albany. This room is used as a family Many houses also had enclosed and we can manufacture exactly room tor dining and relaxing. Top photo by Doug Persons. that are part wood-frame sunrooms." what the customer wants." construction and part alu­ III!!"I Screened porches and minium enclosure. They order The aluminum and glass sunrooms fell out of favor after sunrooms from a manufacturer construction make the additions World War II with the advent of affordable for just about any that allows for customization. air conditioning, according to budget, Prior said."For young Specializing only in enclosed Bennett. couples its a way to add space porches, decks and patios is "Many houses built around that is entirely different from Patio Enclosures, Inc. in that time didn't have porches or any other in a house and to Albany, a company that also patios of any kind," he said. "By make a small house seem manufactures the sunrooms the mid- 1970's people wanted to larger. For older couples, its a and solariums they install. In get back outdoors and everyone space that is up-lifting and a way business since 1966, they were went deck-crazy." to give an older home a new well ahead of the recent feel." But along with the great sunroom craze. feeling of the outdoors also' That "feel" has been around "Adding a sunroom or came the bugs, pollen, leaves since Victorian times when solarium is a life-style deci­ and other "junk that falls out of every wealthy home-owner had sion," said BJ. Prior, branch the sky," Bennett said. Then a cOnservatory to bring the manager. ''You walk into a about five or six years ago, the outdoors inside for lavish room that feels like you are / industry re-examined the idea of entertaining. One such English outdoors and you relax. 'People the enclosed patio or deck.. greenhouse is planned as part of who have three-season rooms greenhouse will also have field a large addition to a local president of Coventry Construc­ stone work covering the Victorian home. tion in Slingerlands. r------_--- _____ ~ foundation. 'The greenhouse we are "Nobody in the United States I Whatever the pricp range. planning as part of larger makes them like this. They are a these sunny spaces that bring I~ addition is imported from made of hard wood and have the outside inside are a lifestYle ' England," said FrankWebb, ornate windows." This particular choice for many people. I ffioOO(ID~A1I1I1. [P[J'@@@Q[][J'@ W@@Ou~(fi)® Get Primed for spring \ PROTECT THE LIFE. home improvements, 482-0961 AND VALUE OF YOUR HOME Our Hot Water PRIME RATE* + O°,{, System Removes Mildew, Dirt, . HOME EXTERIORS CLEANED for the life of your loan • VINYLS· ALUMINUM· WOOD Oxidation, and • BRICK· CEDAR Loose Paint D II. DECKS SEFCU offers homeowners a Prime 'opportunity to make spring home improvements, to take a spring vacation, or to spring your financial goals into action with a home equity line of credit. SEFCU holds its variable rate to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate for as , long as you have your credit line ... PLUS ...

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Fear not Rearranging the furniture and accessorizing also can give 'f-wo local interior decorators, change a room's appearance · linda Mannella of Saratoga without costing a fortune. Sigoature Interiors in Stuyvesant Pillows, throw rugs, candle-'. Plaza and Susan Luria of The Decorating Den in Central sticks, knickknacks, blankets, Bridge, say it's possible to give a antique boxes, flowers and plants can all be used to inex­ room an entirely new look pensively increase a room's · without spending a lot of money. appeal. The easiest way to. do that is to paint Luria says citrus colors "Plants are something major like tangerine, peach, pink and without being a lot of money," Mannella said. Granny Smith apples are popular and recommends gponge · Luria recommended chang­ painting or stenciling to add. ing lamps every so often variety. because "Lamps last a long time "You get the most for your and people tend to keep them too long." investment with paint," she said. Mannella uses a dresser in This room is an example of decorating a large space using color and simple to create an elegant and Wallpapering is also an comfortable living area. Decorators Susan Luria and linda Mannella also recommend using slipcovers and her kitchen to store. linens option. Luria said wallpaper is accessories to give new life to a room without spending a fortune. Photo courtesy of Susan Luria because it doesn't fit in a coming back into fashion this they redecorate. However, Luria warned that furniture; wall and floor cover­ year after last year's neutral bedroom. She encourages slipcovers need to be replaced ing and accessories. styles cut into its popularity. people to be similarly open­ She said salvage yards and minded and creative when flea markets are good places to frequently because their loose fit She will meet with people at find interesting things for the and lightweight construction their home or office, in the walls like old fence portions, causes them to wear out quickly. evening or on weekends. For windows or garden gates. While all of these ideas can information, call 296-8556. u Dream It ... ''You'd be sa!Jlrised at what . help, Luria feels people should Mannella recently started ,, you might come across/' . hire a professional to prevent working for Saratoga Signature Mannella saii. them from putting too many Interiors in its office in Slipcovers ..-e another way to things in a room or arranging Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany. it. things badly. e build redecorate at a portion of the Saratoga Sigoature Interiors if cost By putting a slipcover on a "In ihe ~n·d, interidr ~decora· · . . Impeccable r is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. · piece of furniture, it is possible tors save clients money because Workmanship. Your project Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to make itlookdifferent for there are no mistakes," she said. done on target, on time and on to 5 p.m. Saturday anrl noon to 5 about one-third the cost of budget. 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The most efficient and characterized lead poisoning as addition to peeling, surfaces that poisonous paint chips and dust. Family From Lead in Your Home, cost effective method of testing the greatest environmental have been painted with lead­ Burning lead-based paint with to homeowners and occupants of the surfaces of your home is by health threat to children under based paint are often disturbed open flame torches is especially most pre-1978 homes before they using a portable X-ray fluores­ the age of 6 because it subtly during renovation projects or are dangerous. The fumes from the begin work. However, there is cence (XRF) instrument which and gradually causes both affected by friction (opening and hot paint contain lead and currently no federal or New York measures the amount of 1ead in behavioral problems and closing windows that are lead volatile chemicals that are state regulations which require the paint. This method is learning disabilities. painted) creating lead-contami­ poisonouswhen inhaled. remodeling contractors to be­ preferred because it offers high The early symptoms of lead nated dust, which is then Renovation and remodeling . come trained and certified to prop­ quality, immediate results ·and is poisoning are not specific and erly protect themselves and oth­ non-destructive to the painted resemble a flu-like illness. ers from lead-qased paint hazards . surface. Children may experience The Federal Department of Health and Human during renovation work. • Do not belt-sand. blast, headaches, loss of appetite, · Services has characterized lead poisoning as the Officials with the federal power wash, dry scrape or use a dizziness, irritability, constipa­ greatest environmental health threat to children Department of Housing and high temperature heat gun or tion, numbness, hypertension under the age of six. · Urban Development (HUD), the open flame to remove lead­ and insomnia. EPA and the National Lead based paint The dry actions Although lead poisoning is Information Center recommend create large amounts oflead considered most threatening to the following precautions before dust, which can remain in your children, it affects adults too. ingested by the home's inhabit­ activities, whether performed disturbing surfaces that may be home long after the work is High lead levels in adults can ants. by homeowners or a remodel­ covered with lead-based paint: done, and heating or burning ing professional, can create cause high blood pressure, Most lead poisoning in adults • To be sure you are not lead-based paint makes danger­ significant amounts of dust that headaches, digestive problems, is due to occupational exposure dealing with lead-based paint, ous fumes and vapors. contain lead in and around your memory and concentration or exposure during renovation have the painf tested by a • Use a wet sander instead to home. If not cleaned up prop­ problems, kidney damage, projects and a single, very high certified lead inspector. (Home reduce the chance of dust. If the erly, this dust can eventually be mood changes, nerve disorders, exposure to lead can cause lead testing kits for lead inspection area is small, spray with a water · ingested by young children, muscle and joint pain and poisoning. are available, but the federal bottle to keep it wet before pregnant women, and other insomnia. Lead can alSo affect A home built before 1978, government doeS not recom­ scraping, and wear a protective residents of the home, causing the ability of both women and when lead in household paint mend the use of these, since respirator equipped with a high lead poisoning. men to have healthy children. was banned, might contain lead­ their reliability is still being efficiency particulate air Most lead poisoning in based paint and working on The Environmental Protection examined.) 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Instead of favor are ponds and fountains. between bathroom tiles and floodlights, Danton recom­ Danton said he generally sanding hardwood floors, mends clients place small, 15 to takes about two days to install lighting fixtures and light bulbs 25-watt halogen lights strategi­ the lightfug around the exterior can be as important to a room as cally throughout their property. of an average-size house. An paint and carpeting. "You want to highlight average job costs between $800 "fo do it right, and without walkways and shrubberies," and $1,000, which includes labor going crazy, Oighting) should Danton said. "Most people want and parts. When Danton con­ cost between one and two to highlight particular trees as sults with clients, he usually percent of the cost of the well." Danto.n explained the-best meets with them at electrical house," said larry Verch of The way to highlight trees is with supply houses so he can show lighting Place in Guilderland's low-to-the-ground fixtures, a clients the products he envisions 20 Mall. "It doesn't matter if it's technique called up-lighting. By lighting their properties. a million-dollar house or a placing a small light that One such contractor is $300,000 house. The percentage projects a five or six foot wide · Wolberg Electrical Supply Inc., is still the same." beam of light that extends about located at 35 Industrial Road in The ways in which homes 20 feet up from the source, Albany. The store is crammed can be lit are almost limitless, . homeowners can show off entire with every conceivable sort of and the options extend from the trees instead of simply shining lighting fixture, from children's living room to the lawn. Inside, light on the sides of them. lamps featuring basketballs and ''You can also do silhouette cartoon animals to elaborate homeowners can choose from Contractor Bernard Danton (kneeling) and showroom assistant manager what Verch called "utilitarian" lighting," Danton said. '"That brass desk lamps. The store also Bill Ague pose In the Walberg Electric showroom that demonstrates how lighting fixtures, like track · gives the outline of a building,. features a room filled with plants trees can be accentuated through ~p-lighting. Peter Hanson lighting and recessed lighting, so it's not offensive. Inside the and a stone walkway in which look at and provide enough light Place's Verch said. "Also, to decorative fixtures like house, you don't have anything exterior lighting is simulated. for an entire room, chandeliers judging the size has to do with chandeliers. blinding you." Some ofWolberg's most are a popular option for dining the style of the chandelier." Outside, the options are just Another reason Danton elaborate interior lighting rooms and foyers, but buying a as varied. "You want to illumi­ recommends customers install fixtures are chandeliers. These Verch said his store sells chandelier doesn't mean you nate your house so it creates a lights low to the ground is so multi-light fixtures range from brass chandeliers priced as low have to clear space for the kinds nice atmosphere," said Bernard bugs aren't attracted to the small, apartment-size lamps to as $60, and from there "The of crystalline colossusi shown in .Danton, president of Bethlehem lights. Low-to-the-ground lights six-foot wrought-iron models sky's the limit" as far as price is 1V shows like Dynasty and plays Electric, a Delmar contracting also create ~ softer illumination designed for rooms with cathe­ concerned. 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with 6 mil. polyethylene plastic periodically monitor your home . rolling or folding inward. o Lead sheeting. for lead hazards until the family • Wrap construction debris (From Page 5) member's condition improves. with plastic. • Walls and ceilings covered If you are planning to do • Vacuum exposed areas ((HEPA) filter when doing any with lead-based paint won't remodeling work this summer, with a HEPA vacuum cleaner. work. A dust mask will not cause a problem unless the the smart remodeling checklist • Wash exposed areas with a protect you from lead dust. paint is chalking or peeling. If it below will help you take steps to is peeling, strip and repaint it, powdered, automatic dish To vacuum, use a machine protect you and your children bu.t if it is slightly chalky to the washing detergent, or a lead­ equipped with a HEPAfilter. from lead hazards. touch, it can be sealed with a specific cleaning product. Regular household or shop Smart remodeling • Change clothes and shoes vacuum cleaners are not effec­ new coat of paint. checklist ·before leaving the work area. tive in removing lead dust If you are concerned that Machine wash separately. because they blow dust out • Have your paint tested by a your family has been exposed to through their exhausts, creating certified lead inspector. • Shower and wash your hair lead-based paint during a recent even more of a hazard. • Cover interior and exterior right after finishing work. home renovation project, call exposed areas with plastic • Have a certified lead • Temporarily move your your doctor or local health sheeting. inspector test areas for lead dust family (especially children and department to arrange for a • Tum off forced-air heating ·contamination after final pregnant women) out of the blood test. If any meml;ler of and air conditioning systems. cleanup. dwelling until the work is done your family living in the home is • Keep all non-workers For information on lead and the area is properly cleaned found to have high blood4ead outside of the work area. poisoning, call your local county and determined to be free of levels, then the Department of • Wear protective clothing health department or contact lead hazards by a certified Jiealth will conduct an investi­ and shoes while doing the work. the National Lead Information inspector. If you can't move your gation to determine the source Center at (800) LEAD-FYI. family, seal off the work area of lead exposure and will • Use a properly fitted respirator equipped with HEPA To hire a certified lead filters. inspector, risk assessor or lead hazard-control professional, • Exercise caution when using paint strippers since they contact the N: ational Lead Information Center Clearing­ ALL PHASES OF BUILDING and REMODELI,NG can contain toxic chemicals. house at (800) 424-LEAD. • Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. David Reusswig is president of • Do not dry-sand, blast or LeadLeaders, an independent ~HPo~Mtt&.Nc. power-wash to rem'ove lead­ based paint. corporation specializing in lead *New Home Building and Remodeling testing, inspections and risk *Accessible Building and Modification • Do not use high tempera­ assessments. He is an EPA ture heat guns or open flames certified lead insPector/risk *Solar Additions and Sun Rooms on lead-based paint. assessor and a state certified lead *Custom Kitchens and Baths Mer work is completed inspector/risk assessor in Ver­ *Garages and Horse Barns • Remove plastic sheeting by .mont and Connecticut. Call on us for all your construction projects 25 years experience DINING Clifford L. Hummel R..OO:M: 398 S. Albany Rd, 767 9653 Selkirk, N.Y. 12158 • • SALE Member up to 45% orr Albany Area suggested retail price Builders Association •Includes special orders "We Build America" R<:mwns said. "You can have colored Schenectady's O'Rourke & Sons shutters, custom sizes, duplicate with his brother Dan, said he's traditional things, or come up seeing a return to earth tones. with your own ideas ... You cah "Deep reds an'd browns are have shingles that look like fish pretty much a thing of the past,"

Take advantage qfall your lwme luu to offer with a lwme equity loan or line qfcredit.from School Systems PCU. ..;?1'~ • Low.fixed or variable rates ,$ ·· · \ Now they're ma) 10% OFF til 4/1198 on top, like a decorative grape­ for instance, and you don't want fruit or swirly design over the the neighborhood and home the windows to look sunken ." FINANCING door," he explained. ''These are they're going to stay in until they 377·0374 made of vinyl or other campo,. move to Florida or whatever. HOME IMPROVEMENT I The Spotlight February 18, 1998- PAGE 11 How to give your home's dreary windows a facelift By Kathryn Caggianelli If you're tired of looking at the same four walls day after day, a simple case of cabin fever may not be the problem. You and your home may be suffering from a severe case of blah windows. Think about what a difference a new window shape would make to the interior and exterior of your home. And sheer, horizontal fabric slats are. a nice alternative to the brittle, antiquated shades you've grown tired of. These are a few of the innova­ Left, traditional honeycomb celluar shade with a twist, it opens from the top or the boftom. Right, Shang-La Window Shadings from Comronex. tive ideas today's market has to care-free," Foust said. The It's OK if you prefer the · your wails, it's time to make a offer a sheer look to a room offer, according to two local when they're open, and com­ sandwiched shade or blind never traditional rectangular windows, room-by-room analysis of what window specialists. People are has to be cleaned since it's in this but the number one choice of you want to dress the windows plete privacy when they're quick to consider changing their suspended state, it wi11 never new window designs is the with, said design consultant closed," she said. Veiled fabric window dressings, but changing break, and it increases the trapezoid. 'The spring line, in Mary Lentini of Comfortex vanes, as the manufacturer the over-all construction and refers to them, provide softer insulation ability of the window particular, is very popular. It's a Factory Outlet Store located in design of the window is a Jot light than old-fashioned alterna­ over-all, she said. tall, fairly narrow piece of-glass Cohoes Commons, Cohoes. easierthanyou mightthiok, said tives, and come in off-white Richard Mal.ossi, president of likewise, vinyl has been that's arched and rounded at the "One of the hottest looks top," she said. Nowadays, just right now is the "Shangri-La" hues. 'They're comparable to Crawford Door & Wmdow replaced by aluminum on other D WINDOWS/page12 Company, Inc. in East Greenbush. parts of the window, said Foust. about any shape is possible, so soft, horizontal fabric slats that The family business, which is Its maintenance-free surface don't be afraid to be creative. about to open a new store in the never needs to be painted, and is Once you're happy with the Wolf Road Shoppers Plaza on Wolf available in a variety of colors. window design you've: chosen for Road, has other stores in D-AM Plattsburgh, Glens Falls and . Kingston. For the last 40 years, PLANNING ASPRING LANDSCAPING PROJECT1n they've specialized in doors and HEATING & COOLING CO. INC. windows and have seen the trend Let us ROCK you with our pre-season prices!!! go from the traditional rectangu­ "Our Business is Your Comfort." lar-shaped windows to fun, Red Slate Flagging 100 SF $225 contemporary trapezoids, circles, Limerock Wallstone 8 tons $595 half-circles and beyond. Granite Wallstone 8 tons $795 "We seU Pe11a windows, one of AINNAI the four major window manufac­ ENHANCE THE BEAUTY AND V ALOE We service all makes• of central air conditioning turers in the country. I ihink OF YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS Call for your spring cleaning we're one of the better of the four (Sale prices valid thru 3/31/98) when it comes to offering quality Now servicing aU makes Call for a FREE Estimate and after-the-sale setvice," RAMSEY STONE of commercial refrigeration 356-4730 Mal.ossi said. & ROCK PRODUCTS GIFT BONUS WITH EVERY INSTALLATION! The Wolf Road store promises to be the first in the area to Tele: (518) 756-2314 feature window displays that wil1 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR STONE demonstrate the ease of replac­ FOR R~SIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE ing windows, he said. Pe11a is Payne Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158 placing these section-of-wall displays in stores across the The Last Vacuum country, and Mal.ossi's new store in Colonie wil1 be privy to You'll Ever Buyr this new marketing technique. Why lug around a heavy, awkward Contemporary windows have vacuum when you can enjoy the come a long way. Old-fashioned cleaning convenience and power of a Beam Central Cleaning System? glass panes have been replaced . by high-performance argon-fi11ed • For new and older homes insulated glass, said store • Up to 5 times more powerful than partables • Removes 100% of dust/debris vacuumed managerJoan Foust "I think . from living areas everybody's leaning toward these • Lifetime llmhed warranty because they offer a 'lot of • 90 day money back guarantee benefits. They have a high . 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'The • Home Automation • CCTV • Water Heaters • Home Theater • Central Monitoring • AudloNJdeo internal piece or room-side panel ED'sr®®lOverhead DOORS •• Central Vacuum • Heating • Ughtlng • Securl • Air CondltJonlng • Structured Wiring is removable to allow you' to Residential Garage Door Specialists Since 1959 FREE ESTIMATES • CONTRACTSAVAILABLE change the Shade or blind 1020 Niskayuna Road, Niskayuna, NY Phone: (518) 478-9513 • Fax: (518) 478·0392 anytime you like. And it's totally 785-7347 www.tangoratechnologies.com • e-mail: [email protected] PAGE 12 February 18, 1998 HOME IMPROVEMENT I The Spotlight

example," she said. This new because they've patented a cherry and oak-tone wood D Windows construction Lentini referred to (From Page 11). pro,cess that combines wood blinds elsewhere, Lentini said, uses a double honey-comb with thermal plastic. Back in but since they'd be made of Hunter Douglas' Silhouettes you design, has permanent pleats grandmother's day, wood wood they would warp _ may have seen advertised," and stacks up so tightly when blinds were in but they lost overtime. Lentini said. raised it's virtually invisible. "It popularity because they warped If you're wondering what's gives the room a very clean, These fabric window cover­ so hadly," she said. Warping is out in the world of window­ open look and these shades are ings are perfect your living room no longer a problem with· dressing, it's vertical hlinrls and very energy effficient," Lentini and dining room, or any room Comfortex's new patented heavy, pinched-pleat drapes, said. you want to create a softer look technology. she said. The newest trend that for. "Consider what you use that The shade, when viewed This window features pleated This type of window dress­ has already come to Europe room for and how much time from the side, reveals a bee­ shades and one of the hottest win­ ing would look great in a child's and will visit the U.S. in the not­ dow trends, the hall-circle window. you spend in it. In rooms I spend hive-like composition that traps bedroom or an offfice. It casts a to-distant future is remote more time in, I want to do a warm air in the summer and contemporary, casual quality to controlled cordless shades, cellular shade(or one of the new cold air in the winter. Fabric top Wood blinds are making a a room and is available at the Lentini said. construction window dressings) treatments, like swag or balloon come-back, too. "Comfortex is outlet store in whites and off­ like in the family room, for valances finish this look. on the cutting edge with these ·whites. It is possible to find **"*LEAD POISONING ALERT**"* Spe_cial paint keeps_ mildew away BUYING A HOME BUILT BEFORE 1978? PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT/ Preventing mildew in mois­ mildew eventually grows back Proof Bathroom Paint is guaran­ REMODELING A PRE-1978 HOME? ture-prone areas, like bath­ and stains the surface, so teed mildew-proof for a mini­ PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM LEAD EXPOSURE! rooms, almost seems impos­ cleaning and repainting need to mum of five years. It is also sible. Humidity and condensa­ ARE YOUR CHILDREN LIVING IN A PRE-1978 HOME? be done on a frequent basis. blister-proof and peel-proof. It PROTECT THEM FROM DANGEROUS LEAD POISONING! tion from baths, sinks and . Today, paint manufacturers can be applied over most clean, showers create an environment have developed mildew-resistant dry surfaces- induding glossy­ ·. Pfe.Season Stfediifsli that mildew thrives on. painted walls and ceilings, 25% off.eompr~~~~~$lili>. i~spectlons water-base paints for high- sheetrock, masonry, etc.­ · · 10% off scr~enin.9, '~~rjices A traditio~al approach to . humidity areas. These new · · ·Ask-~bout our:r~f~'iTal:_di~c;:ourrtsnl dealing with persistent mildew water· base paints contain i-esins without a primer and without valid until 4/:l0/98 problems has been to use oil­ that produce a tight, water­ sanding. It's available in a white Call Today!! base paints, which provide a resistant film that's hard, satin or semigloss finish that's Leadleaders, Inc. hard, durable and shiny finish smooth and durable. Wm. tintable by your retailer to (518) 475-1864 that can be washed and Zinsser & Co., a national match any decor. It's ideal for. Independent Specialists Promoting a Lead·Safe Environment scrubbed when it comes time to manufacturer of problem-solving more than just bathrooms- it remove mildew growth. How­ paint and decorating specialties, can be used in other high­ ever, alkyd (oil-base) paints can has taken this a step further by humidity areas, like laundry take 24 hours to dry, require developing a unique water-base rooms, basements,. garages and hazardous solvents for cleanup mildew-proof resin system and closets. and emit a strong odor. And, the creating a mildew-proof paint This unique paint is available organic oils in these paints can with a money-back guarantee. Compfete :Home Improvements & 'l?imoaeilrt{J at hardware stores and paint and Phone 766-3198 serve as food for mildew. The Zinsser's Penna-White Mildew- decorating outlets. FINANCING AVAILABLE • REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • DECKS, SUNROOMS • KITCHENS, BATHS • ROOANG, SIDING • ADDITIONS, DORMERS • BASEMENT REMODELING

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What It Means For Your Home Removes More Moisture Unico System Versatility- ''I • Unico System removes up to 30% more moisture Heat Your Home with an than conventional central air conditioning systems. That means more comfort for you, even at higher Add-On Heat Pump thermostat settings. And because Unico System is Your Unico System will not only provide _ adaptable_ to a VarietY of air cleaning devices, your outstanding cooling in the summer, it can - home's air will be fresh and pure. also be used to heat your home during · cold winter months. The system works with the heat pumps of most major man­ Unico System works on the principle ufacturers to provide the same exception-. of aspiration. Cool streams of high al comfort in winter that you'll receive in the summer months. An added feature of velocity air enter a room, creating the Unico System is the higher tempera­ gentle circulation without drafts. You COnventional air conditioning cure (20' to 25' f higher) of air discharg­ enjoy even room temperatures from often )e;aves house with hot and cold spots, as well as ing from the outlets compared to floor to ceiling. uncomfonable drafting. conventional heat pump systems.

Ouiet A New You'll feel the Unico System's cool comfort, but you'll Hole hardly hear il The last "36-inch section of duct has flexible, sound absorbing rubing that provides quiet Approach to Air air flow from each indMdual outlet. The centtal rerum air grill also connects to sound absorbing duct to Conditioning · maintain quiet operation. The character of your house won't be blemished by large Little or No Remodeling or unsightly ·registers. )ust t~ese small outlets Unico System flexible ducts snake through and around existing construction. There are no unsightly, cumber­ some-inetal ductS. The compact Unico ·system air han­ dler can be installed in attic, basement, or even doset installations, allowing it to meet almost any installation challenge. The architectural integrity of your home will be preserved when the Unico System is installed. Fits Any· Decor The barely noticeable outlets blend in with any decor, Henry Andersen whether they're installed in the ceiling, floor, or wall. The Unico System avoids the staining of Walls and ceil­ Box 267, Cairo, N.Y. 12413 ings that can occur with metal ~egisters and diffusers. 518-634-7183 FAX 518-634-7873 HOME IMPROVEMENT I The Spotlight February 18, 1998 PAGE 15 Choosing a contractor, Squeaky. floors have just met their match remodeler with confidence One of the most annoying scored screw down as far as the problems homeowners have is· fixture will allow it to go. For many homeowners, construction. It is also a sign that • If you sign a contract in squeaky floors. People have STEP 3: Place the gripper spring brings thoughts of home the remodeler is an established your home that is offered learned to live with them, improvement, perhaps a new member of the local building through door-to-door· solicita­ over the screw head, then rock because there hasn't been an the fixture, snapping the head deck, a bigger kitchen, or even community. tions, always remember that the ·easy way to solve the problem off. The screw breaks at the a three-room addition. But then • Check with your local or Federal Trade Commission's -until now. weak spot that is consistently you hear the bad news. state consumer protection Cooling Off rule gives you the There is a new product called just below the surface of the Remodelers who accepted large. agency or better business bureau right to cancel the agreement Squeeeeek No Morern that floor. For.information, call down payments and then to find out if any complaints have within 72 hours, provided that allows floor members to be O'Berry Enterprises at 1-800- skipped town, the new roof that been filed against the remodeler you have not allowed the screwed down without pulling 459-8428. collapsed under the weight of a that have not been resolved. contractor to begin work on the carpet up. This new tool uses a heavy snow, jobs begun but However, do not automatically project special screw that passes never completed. It's enough to assume that if there is no record • Homeowners should be through the carpeting without make anybody wary. of complaints against a particular . aware that there are industry causing any damage. You can The good news, though, is remodeler that there have not guidelines that spell out mini­ screw your carpeted or hard­ that by asking the right ques­ been any problems: it may be mum performance criteria wood floors down in three easy tions and looking in the right that such problems exist, but which responsible remodelers steps, without having to go places, you can find a profes­ have not been reported. will follow. NAHB's book, ~ below the floor or pull the sional remodeler who will do an Residential Construction • Check with your local carpet up. STEVEN excellent job to make your building department to verify Performance Guidelines/or STEP 1: Locate the floor joist. home more enjoyable while that the remodeler is in good Professional Builders and Then push the alignment and CARBERRY increasing its value should you standing and has the proper Remodelers can be purchased by depth control fixture into the decide to sell it The National insurance documents on file with calling (800) 368-5242 ext. 463. carpet. Association of Home Builders the department. You can reach the· Albany STEP 2: Place your weight (NAHB) Remodelers Council • Check with your state's Area Builders Association at around the fixture and drive the Kitchens offers the following suggestions licensing agency or local build­ 438-6102. to ensure that your remodeling ing inspectors to verify that the job is smooth sailing: remodeler has the appropriate • Do not conduct business license (if required) and a dean with any remodeler or contrac­ record. tor without first investigating his • Ask for a copy of the Baths or her reputation and experi­ remodeler's insurance certifi­ 1 ence. Price alone is not an cates to verify that he/she • Lighting for your new or remodeled home indication of the remodeler's carries insurance that protects • Table & floor lamps, mirrors, framed art competency or ability to com­ you from claims arising from • Personal Service is our specialty plete the project. property damage or site injuries. • When searching for a When evaluating bids from And we can also help you with: Bookcases contractor, it is best to seek contractors, make sure that they. Lamp Shades & Lamp Repairs ';"ferrals from family, friends, are based on identical project neighbors and co-workers who ' specifications. . "'· · ' '20 MALL • GUILDERLAND have had remodeling w~rk • Although it is common WESTERN AVE. done. Also, check with local practice to make a down pay­ (518) 862-1651 trade organizations' such as the 475-11'35 ment when you sign a remodel­ Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Sat. 10-4 Remodelers Council of the ing contract, you should be Albany Area Builders Associa­ especially wary of any remodeler tion (483-6102) for the names of who asks for full payment before members who offer remodeling the job has begun. A payment services. Membership in these schedule should be part of your HARDER CONSTRUCTION CORP. organizations indicates a written agreement and may be remodeler's commitment to tied to completion of various customer service and quality stages of the job. ••••••••••••••GENERAL CONTRACTORS CUSTOM HOMES • REMODELING • ADDITIONS WM. P. McKEOUGH Expert Craftsmanship Owners Tom & Jim Harder INC. Specializing in Y.our individual needs 451 Kenwood Ave. Delmar OVER 24 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE! . 439-8349

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