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T H E www.spotlightnews.com Serving Bethlehem, New Scotland Ultimatum & Guilderland for eyesore Volumeume LV Number 18 75¢ May 2, 2012 The owner of a dilapidated home in South Bethlehem has been ordered to have the prop- Waste-to-energy plant proposed erty cleaned up within a month. See Page 18. Residents take aim at Kentucky representatives from Kentucky-based formally submitted an application yet. The company’s gasifi cation design Recycling Solutions Technology provided company just wanted to explain the process information about its waste gasification in general terms before the board.” By MARCY VELTE process and the types of recycled end The proposal calls for the plant to be built on [email protected] materials that are created as a result. So far, a parcel of land near the port of Albany owned only one other plant exists in the country using by a real estate company run by Victor Gush, A proposal to build a waste-to-energy the company’s technology. a local developer. In previous years a recycling plant was met by opposition from Bethlehem “This could be such an opportunity for the center and a riverfront development called residents after an initial presentation on the town, but it’s really something that has to be Harbor at Beacon Pointe have been proposed project was made to the Town Board. vetted,” said the town’s Director of Economic for the site. During the presentation at the Town Development and Planning Michael Morelli. Lee Bazzle, an RST director of technology, Board meeting on Wednesday, April 25, “The proposal is so early that they haven’t even ■ Plant Page 31 Broad appeal Two Broads with Alotta Sound will pay tribute to powerful fe- male musicians at the Colonie Sign law library on Sunday, May 6. See Page 22. moves ahead Councilman wonders if rules becoming too complex

By MARCY VELTE [email protected] After months of debate, specifi c changes to Bethlehem’s sign law have been proposed by Councilman Jeffrey Kuhn are moving forward. Kuhn, a lawyer specializing in environmental, land use, energy and commercial litigation, spent several weeks attempting to Still perfect rephrase the law so residents V’ville remained undefeated could legally place signs of a in the Colonial Council with a certain size on their properties and victory over Lansingburgh last John Behiri, owner of Johnny B’s Glenmont Diner, stands behind the counter of his silver 1960s eatery. The not-for-profi t organizations could diner is featured in Mike Engle’s new book “Diners of the Capital District,” along with nearly 50 other local Wednesday. advertise their events. establishments in the Capital District. A section of the town’s zoning See Page 36. Marcy Velte/Spotlight code currently reads, “no sign, other than an offi cial traffi c sign shall be erected within the right- of-way of any public street or highway.” INDEX “There are several problems Editorial Pages ...... 6-8 “When I was writing ‘Diners of New caused by this particular provision,” Sports ...... 34-36 York,’ I noticed we weren’t giving enough said Kuhn. “First of all it’s not Entertainment ...... 22-23 attention to the individual diners,” said really enforced. People put up temporary signs in the Classifi eds ...... 29-30 the Rensselaer resident. “I wanted By MARCY VELTE to focus on what made them unique, town’s right-of-ways all the Crossword ...... 23 [email protected] especially in the Capital District.” time and as a result of that Legals ...... 26-28 The new book contains there’s confusion whether Mike Engle didn’t eat a meal in a diner until information on 48 diners, nearly the law applies only to town he was in his 20s, but once he was brought to a all of them located in the Greater streets and highways, or if it The Spotlight (USPS 396-630) is pub- “greasy spoon” he was instantly fascinated by lished each Wednesday by Community Capital District from Johnstown applies to any public street or Media Group LLC, 125 Adams St., Del- the food and architecture of the down-to-earth to Watervliet. Each entry highway in the town.” mar, N.Y. 12054. Postage paid at Delmar, eateries. N.Y., and at additional mailing offi ces. contains photos, diner history with The proposed change now Postmaster: send address changes to “It’s kind of funny, we didn’t go out to eat architecture information and a short review includes town, county, state or The Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, much when I was young and I’d never been of the establishment. federal streets and highways with N.Y. 12054. Subscription rates: Albany County, one year $26, two years $50, to a diner. Then someone brought me to one Each section also includes an area to obtain some exceptions. elsewhere, one year $35. Subscriptions and it just clicked,” said Engle of his fi rst diner the autograph of each diner’s waitress or The right-of-ways of several are not refundable. experience at the Miss Johnstown Diner. owner. Unfortunately, some of the diners in roads were designated as Now 38, Engle has spent years visiting, the book’s pages are now closed, such as the exemption areas. They include a eating at and researching diners. His first infamous Miss Albany Diner, so collecting portion of Route 32 from Route book, “Diners of New York,” was published in signatures for every establishment would not 9W to Elm Avenue, a portion of 2006 with co-author Mario Monti. In January, be possible. Route 9W from the Delmar Bypass he released his second book called “Diners of Engle said he became attracted to diners to the City of Albany border, the Capital District.” ■ Usual Page 19 ■ Sign Page 13 Page 2 • May 2, 2012 The Spotlight Capital District’s growth impressive, admiral says David W. Titley visits about how the Navy The Veterans Affairs do it to get things sort of area as part of Navy functions Hospital also made quite going again … part of this program “As soon as you get an impression him. post-traditional industrial economy that’s not only away from the coast…the “What I was really knowledge of what the impressed with there the Capital District but By JULIE CUSHINE-RIGG Navy does is very small. was they just opened the much of the northeast [email protected] There’s just simply not a women’s care (unit) for and Midwest,” he said. “It’s a huge economic Rear Admiral David W. lot of understanding,” said female veterans, and I transition.” Titley can call the Capital Titley. think that is really going District his hometown, Titley is assistant to help a portion of our Titley said other but a lot has changed here deputy chief of naval veterans who frankly, regions are also since his last visit. operations for information I’m not sure have always targeting manufacturing gotten fully the quality industries. For example, The admiral was in dominance and director of of medical care. … It’s in Mississippi’s Gulf the area on Thursday the Navy’s climate change great to see that the VA is Coast communities and Friday, April 26 and task force. His last trip to recognizing that,” Titley are aggressively 27, as part of the Navy’s the Capital District was Rear Admiral David W. Titley made several stops while in said. seeking foreign auto 50/50 Program, an effort in 1980, when he was the area as part of the Navy’s 50/50 Program. manufacturers to “come that pairs 50 senior Navy married. He also spent Submitted photo down to the south,” leaders with 50 cities. He’s “It was, let’s face it time touring the touting strong ethics and a Schenectady native, – tough times. GE was GlobalFoundries plant a lower cost of living as which provided him with downsizing…I remember Titley met with first downtown Albany. in Malta, and described draws. a hometown connection downtown Schenectady as responders in Schenectady “It was just an amazing that as a “very impressive – one of the elements the just a lot of vacant buildings. on Thursday among other visit. … What makes it operation.” When asked “I think there are many Navy was after for the Now you go down there stops, including at Mayor amazing is you look at what was the biggest places in America that are initiative. with sort of the Renaissance Gary McCarthy’s offi ce. those World War II vets change for the area has taking a look to say ‘Hey been since his last visit, what could be our niche? Trips like Titley’s around Proctors and the Being a Navy man, and Vietnam and Korean there was no hesitation. What could we do to try to are aimed at developing nightlife … you can kind of the trip wouldn’t be War vets who man it and produce good high paying relationships among feel that sense of renewal complete without stepping — the word ‘inspirational’ “Clearly sustainable jobs for our national and local leaders and optimism, I think it’s aboard the USS Slater, may be overused GlobalFoundries. … It’s fathers and mothers, sons and provide opportunities great to see for the district,” the destroyer escort somewhat, but it really is this, ‘Hey, what can we do to educate inland areas he said. from WWII docked near inspirational.” and how are we going to ■ Growth Page 12

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81065 www.MV-1ofUpstateNewYork.com 79799 The Spotlight May 2, 2012 • Page 3 Construction Career Days aim to build futures Event links students opportunities as compared and aren’t necessarily Students from schools with job opportunities to job opportunities.” college-bound kids and a across the Greater The event itself lot of them will be looking Capital District were for work,” she said. “My given the opportunity By MARCY VELTE started about 15 years understanding is a lot of to operate the heavy [email protected] ago in Texas, according to Manning. The Federal these kids are seniors and machinery themselves With the hum of heavy Highway Division, which we defi nitely need people under the supervision construction equipment in funds federal highway in the trades. We’re always of trained professionals. the background, students projects throughout the going to have residential They were also able to from schools across the country, worked with home building, always watch construction Greater Capital District the local New York State going to need carpenters demonstrations such as watched in admiration as division to try to put a and painters…” brick and pipe laying, skilled tradespeople and similar event together Engalsbe said she welding, cement fi nishing professional operators locally. They started off believes the general push and electrical installation. demonstrated their small in the Capital District to attend college has led to Cameron Payne, a industry knowledge at and expanded around the the shortage of workers in senior as South Colonie the 11th annual Capital state. There are now seven construction trades. High School, said the District Construction different sites around New According to event helped him to learn Career Days. York holding construction Students from schools across the Capital District what we wanted to do in watched skilled tradespeople and professional operators information provided by Held at the Laborers career events, usually the Associated General the future. on different weekends demonstrate their industry knowledge at the 11th annual “I’m not a real school Training Facility in Capital District Construction Career Days. Contractors of America, Glenmont over two days, so some of the same 2.2 million fewer people guy,” said the 18-year-old. organizers can participate. Marcy Velte/Spotlight nearly 1,200 students are working in the Unsure of what college participated in the event Members from students an idea of what job. We need these jobs construction industry to go to, Payne decided meant to provide high local construction the construction industry and they will always be nationwide than at its he wanted to enter the schoolers with additional companies, trade unions, is all about. here, so we need to share peak in April of 2006. The apprentice program at apprenticeship programs the local labor union to career options as they “I think most times the opportunities that economy and subsequent are about to graduate. and colleges were on exist.” lack of new construction become an operator. hand to provide students people only ever see this Starting on Wednesday, kind of stuff on the news Attendance at the has greatly contributed to “I like the crane April 25, the local event with information to learn because you can make the what requirements were or when they get stuck construction event has those numbers, though. is just one of many most money at it,” he said. needed to break into in traffi c somewhere. We been down in recent Albany County similar construction days different fields in the don’t want people to come years because of cuts Executive Dan McCoy South Colonie happening throughout the construction industry. out with this pessimistic to schools budgets and attended the event technology teacher John country. Manning said most fi elds idea attitude of ‘oh, state aid, according to and took a tour of the Gehres said the event has “The event works both require at least a G.E.D. to they’re just holding me Ellie Engalsbe, manager different exhibits, talking helped his students see ways to provide work enter their programs with up in traffic,’” he said. and CFO of EMI Guide to students, teachers and they do have a future and for future graduates and additional training either “We need to show (the Rail in Schenectady. The construction industry job options. recruit workers to local provided on the job or at younger generation) that company has volunteered professionals along the “All of a sudden they businesses,” said Brendan a trade school. Some work infrastructure and schools at the event for fi ve years. way. came here and said, ‘This Manning, co-chairman requires special licenses and bridges and hospitals Engalsbe called “I think the event is is what I want to do.’ of the Capital District or permits to work heavy all get built. These jobs the lower attendance great because it gives the It’s something they’re Construction Career Days equipment. are here and they can’t “regrettable.” students options and that’s interested in and they for the past four years. Manning said the get shipped off to India or “A lot of these kids are what they need in life right don’t have to go to college “It’s more about career event is meant to give China like a technology in the BOCES program now,” he said. for it,” he said.

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Hennesey, 53, Berne man gets 25 Croote was arrested on still under investigation and Roberts was attempting to sell was arraigned on one count of to life for sexually June 20, 2011, on charges of further charges could be fi led the gun to other students, said attempted kidnapping in the raping a 10-year-old girl he depending on the results of her police. Roberts never displayed first degree, assaulting girl was babysitting for a family blood test. or threatened to use the BB gun one count of A Berne man who pleaded friend. He was also accused of and no staff or students were attempted guilty to felony sexual assault attempted murder. ever in danger, said police. kidnapping charges against a child has been Croote was already a Level 2 Student found with in the second sentenced to 25 years to life, sex offender (out of three levels) BB gun at school degree, one according to the Albany County stemming from a Massachusetts A 16-year-old North Colonie Body pulled from count of District Attorney’s Offi ce. conviction for forcible sexual student was arrested after being Mohawk identifi ed conspiracy in In March, 23-year-old Adam contact. That case did not involve found with a BB gun in her A passing boater notified the second Croote pleaded guilty to one a minor, according to police. backpack, according to Colonie Niskayuna Police of a body in James B. degree, one count of police. the Saratoga County portion of Hennesey count of predatory Shanaya A. Roberts of the Mohawk River at 4:30 p.m. conspiracy in sexual assault DWI arrest made at 15 Campus View Drive in on Wednesday, April 18. the fourth degree, one count against a Loudonville was charged Responding offi cers removed of criminal solicitation in the child, a felony. Price Chopper with unlawful possession of a the body with the assistance of second degree, one count of The man was An Albany woman was weapon upon school grounds, the Alplaus Fire Department. attempted grand larceny in the sentenced arrested by Bethlehem police a violation, and resisting arrest, An autopsy was performed at second degree and one count to 25 years after she was allegedly found a misdemeanor, according to Albany Medical Center on April of attempted burglary in the to life on driving under the infl uence in a police. 19. The body was that of a 5-foot second degree, all felonies, Adam Croote Friday, April Price Chopper parking lot. 10-inch male with brown hair according to State Police. 27, in front of Bethlehem police said On Thursday, April 19, around 11:14 a.m. Colonie weighing approximately 147 lbs. It is alleged that between members of the girl’s family, said Catherine Roy, 59, of 59 police received a call from At the time of the autopsy, Feb. 1 and April 2, Hennesey Albany County District Attorney Woodside Drive in Albany, was North Colonie Central School the body could not be identifi ed attempted to arrange for the David Soares. arrested after they received District offi cials reporting that and investigators checked on kidnapping of a business “The sentence handed a call from a witness saying a a high school student attending local missing persons cases in associate for ransom and “during down today should refl ect our woman was attempting to park at alternative education classes at an attempt to do so. Police have the period of the conspiracy intolerance for the abuse of the Slingerlands Price Chopper the district offi ces on Fiddlers since identifi ed the body as that Hennesey engaged in conduct children in Albany County,” said but had struck the car in front Lane may be in possession of of Anthony L. Krisanda, 30 of with the intent to abduct the Soares in a statement. “In this of her. Police said Roy had an unknown handgun that was Glenwood Blvd., Schenectady. intended victim and restrain instance we saw the effects of slurred speech, blurry vision possibly loaded, according to According to investigators at the him for a period of more than victimization going untreated and smelled of alcohol when police. Saratoga County Sheriff’s Offi ce, 12 hours” to force the victim to resulting in the repeat of a they arrived around 7:20 p.m. Krisanda had not been reported procure $400,000, according to violent act. 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By ROBIN SHRAGER SUITOR her book, “History In addition to being (Krauss), a Pulitzer while standing in a room of Love,” a present- tired, she was humble. Prize winner (Kennedy), with these major big-time “I feel like a giddy day novel that weaves As people asked her and their gushing fan, writer-author-creators of schoolgirl.” together the stories of to explain her writing whose only “book” was literature. But then I felt These are the words an elderly Holocaust methods, she replied, “I’ve a short story written in like I was selling myself I used to greet author survivor, a young girl only written three novels. I elementary school about short, so I added that I Nicole Krauss at the table who has lost her father don’t have all the answers a mouse who lived in a write a column for a local where she was signing and a lost manuscript. meet authors, because about writing.” Only three coffee can inside a garbage weekly newspaper about copies of her latest book The book’s chapters in person they look like novels! can at an amusement park. family life. “They are more “Great House.” Then I alternate between regular people. Someone On my way out I My book did come out in like essays,” I explained, “I asked the next person in different characters and you could hang out with paused to look at a fl ier hard cover, if you count can’t say that I’m making line to use my cell phone different periods in time and share a pizza. Like I about upcoming Writers that the pages were bound anything up.” to take a photo of Nicole but are ultimately linked. could’ve said, “Hey, Nicole, Institute events. That’s between two pieces of He told me about a and me. Thank goodness So much research and let’s go grab a slice of pizza when I noticed an elderly stiff cardboard covered book he started writing I fi nally learned how that creativity must have gone before you are due back at gentleman who looked in purple corduroy fabric. that went nowhere. phone camera works! into this book. tonight’s book reading.” like the author William After Nicole stepped Writing can be hard, he I asked Nicole to Put simply, I am She was wearing skinny Kennedy. It actually was away I finally made my said. He described how he sign the book for my fascinated by people who black jeans and would’ve him. I loitered, wanting move. “I would just like had “this much” written, daughter, Rachel. As she write novels. And so when fi t in at any casual eatery. I, to meet him but unsure to meet you,” I said, holding his fi ngers about wrote out the dedication I get the chance to meet an on the other hand, was the whether introducing thrusting out my hand. an inch apart, but that he I blabbered on about how author I get very excited. one slightly overdressed myself would be This is how I came to be set it aside because he felt last year I had agreed to It’s probably like how little being I had come from appropriate or intrusive. shaking hands with the that it was just no good. be the co-chair of an event kids feel when they go to work. I kept stalling and author of “Ironweed.” And I told him that my because she was to be the Sesame Street Live and Famous authors not then at the very moment the next thing I know Mr. father and my husband featured speaker, but she see Big Bird in person, or only look like regular I got up the nerve to Kennedy is asking me tell me that I should write wasn’t available and they when a sports enthusiast people, they also act like step toward him, Nicole who I was and what do I a book, but as I’ve gotten switched authors on me. meets a player from a them too. For example, Krauss beat me to it. She do. Wow, I had anticipated older I found that I love Nicole smiled and said favorite team. they get tired. Nicole had thanked him for coming a walk-by “how-do-you- to read books more than maybe she’d be able to “Writing is my job,” been to an engagement and he started asking her do,” but we had an actual I have the talent or desire attend a future event for Nicole said in response to the night before, was at a question about one of conversation. I told him to write one. the organization. a question about “when” the late afternoon seminar her books. I stepped back my name and what my day “Good luck with your I’m not a Nicole Krauss she does her work. She where she took questions even though I wanted to job is and also that I like column” William Kennedy groupie. 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I Do you have a hobby or cause emergency medicine at Albany think we should give our you feel passionate about? We’d method of producing energy Medical College. from waste. Detractors might children more credit. I cannot love to share it with our readers. Jim, Michelle, Kelly, argue it’s really no different than imagine how difficult it must Do you have information you Editorial Lee, Joey... a growing list burning garbage with the help of be for anyone to helplessly think others would benefi t from of people who suffered a computer. watch a parent or loved one hearing about? Let us know. sudden cardiac arrest and lay in cardiac arrest and Point of View submissions That’s not an argument we’re going to tackle here, because survived. These individuals have no idea how to help. should be around 700 words there are very good points to be made on both sides. Let’s are alive today, because of By empowering our youth and can be submitted via email just point out a few facts, for the record. the efforts of their loved with knowledge and basic to [email protected] For starters, no formal proposal has been put to the town ones, friends or strangers CPR training, we can help with “POV” in the subject line. by Recycling Solutions Technology. We’re still very short who knew cardiopulmonary them save lives. It is our duty They can also be mailed to on details that would have to be forthcoming with an actual resuscitation (CPR) and were to provide our high school The Spotlight at P.O. Box 100, application. able to help. Can you help? students with the skills they Delmar, NY 12054. Next, the type of technology that would be used at a Can your children help you? need to help save the life of Bethlehem waste-to-energy facility is not what you might call For the past several years, a family member or friend tried and true — the only facility exactly like it is in Kentucky in sudden cardiac arrest. I have been working closely have lost children to cardiac and there are only a handful of gasification plants worldwide. Which would be worse for our with the American Heart arrest, as well as survivors children? To try and help save Thirdly, and quite importantly, the Greater Capital Association to promote of cardiac arrest and high a loved one in cardiac arrest District is slowly but surely running out of places to put legislation that would ensure school students themselves. or to stand by helplessly as its trash. Albany’s Rapp Road Landfill (where much of the that every high school student These students will teach the chances of a loved one’s area, including Bethlehem, drops its refuse) is projected to in New York State is trained CPR to passersby and will survival fade away even as the fill up sometime around 2021. A commission of stakeholder in CPR. This training would demonstrate how easy it is to sirens get closer? communities has been pondering exactly what to do with the require less than 30 minutes learn the skills that can save hundreds of thousands of tons of trash produced every year of teaching time and could If a person’s heart stops, a life. We have also invited once that happens, and the fact they haven’t come up with a be easily incorporated into someone doing CPR can every state legislator to stop winning solution yet hints at the significance of that hurdle. Health class. By training give them an opportunity by and learn CPR. Please, I What will probably end up happening once the Rapp Road tens of thousands of potential to survive. The American urge you to learn CPR and how trash heap is capped is the Capital District will truck its rescuers each year, one or two Heart Association guidelines to use an automatic external garbage hundreds of miles to other landfills — not a cheap high school class periods have recommend that everyone, defibrillator (AED). If I have or sustainable prospect. the potential to save the lives untrained bystanders and the misfortune to suffer a A gasification plant wouldn’t be a silver bullet to our trash of countless New Yorkers. medical personnel alike, begin sudden cardiac arrest, I hope issues, but it is one element of what must be a multifaceted How often does sudden CPR with uninterrupted chest there is someone nearby who and smart approach to waste management. cardiac arrest occur? Across compressions, performed at knows CPR and begins chest a rate of about 100 times per It’s pretty easy to place your papers and plastics into their the United States, more compressions, so that I have a minute. Rescue breathing (i.e. separate bin and wave them goodbye when the collection truck than 1,000 individuals suffer chance to return home to my mouth to mouth) is no longer comes along. It’s far less easy (or pleasant) to contemplate sudden cardiac arrest daily. wife and children. I hope our needed. the rest of the waste stream, the millions of tons of stuff that How many of these individuals State representatives support stinks up the car as you merge onto the Thruway from Exit survive? Less than 100. As On May 2, I will join the CPR in the Schools Bill— 24. Yet we’re on the brink of having our refuse filling up our an Emergency Department volunteers with the American the life of someone you love backyards. physician, my hope is that Heart Association in Albany may depend upon it. if more people are able to to share the message with We’d hesitate to label opposition to this facility as NIMBY- • To learn CPR yourself: recognize a cardiac arrest our state legislators that CPR ism because there are some very relevant concerns to be had Handsonlycpr.org and initiate CPR, there will should in fact be part of the here regardless of where the plant is located. Fortunately, • Visit our Web be more survivors. Today, high school curriculum in New New York State’s nexus of environmental and planning site for more info: there are significantly more York State. Accompanying regulations await this process, including the not-so-simple Supportcprinschools.org survivors than 10 years this group will be parents who Environmental Impact Statement (like the town’s Michael ago. Together, we have the Morelli, we find the applicant’s claim the planning process opportunity to save even more could completed in a year’s time to be wildly optimistic). lives tomorrow. This will reveal a great deal of important information to not For the latest news on your community, visit only town planners, but also to residents and interest groups. This CPR in the Schools bill currently sits before our New In the interim, let’s keep an open but critical mind about York State representatives. www.Spotlightnews.com what this parcel — the proud home of failed plans for a Some have voiced concern mixed-use development and recycling plant — might one day that it may scar a child become other than an empty field. emotionally by performing Weekly poll Publisher — John A. 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The Proposals Valley including two large district prides itself — a appreciate the dire It is recommended that As parents of students the plans for a proposed are due June 5, 2012. It natural gas power plants. in the Bethlehem School philosophy that has made fi nancial straits facing the will probably take at least If in the future the Town Bethlehem one of the best school district. However solid waste gasification District, we are dismayed plant on the Hudson ten years to ascertain passes a referendum at the phase out of school districts in New we believe that eliminating if the pilot plant study to construct a waste to York. Foreign language Chinese is short sighted. River be rejected because the Chinese language of the following reasons: is a success. The Town energy plant a site in program included in the instruction is an integral The district’s financial 1. Today direct should wait until New Selkirk would be superior tentative budget adopted component to a robust situation will eventually York City has completed to the Beacon Island site. by the Bethlehem Board college preparatory improve, and there is no combustion of municipal solid wastes in an a study before making This could also help pay of Education. Three key program. Eliminating the doubt that the Chinese plans for a similar waste for the cost of water that issues that concern us Chinese program has language will still be a incinerator is superior to waste gasification in plant on the Hudson the Town must buy from and should also concern the potential to reduce dominant language in our River. the city of Albany. the district as a whole the District’s regional global economy. Instead terms of air pollution, and state competitive of phasing out Chinese water pollution, toxic 3. In 1989 residents 4. If the NY City need to be considered by from the town of Proposal is a success the board. standing. only to have to phase it bottom ash, and back in once this District energy efficiency. Bethlehem formed an and the State DEC and 1. Within its plan for 3. The establishment organization to oppose the Federal EPA are of the Chinese Language reaches solid financial However, research and budget reduction, the development of waste the proposal to build promoting waste to Chinese program is the program was premised ground; why not look for other ways to save gasification should be a waste incinerator on energy plants the Town only academic program on the acknowledgement Cabbage Island, now a should cooperate with that we live in a global the Chinese program? continued. To quote being completely Mr. Hakan Rylander, part of Beacon Island. Albany and all other local eliminated. Yet the district world, driven more and Whether through other non-academic cuts, or an expert and historian On June 18, 1992 a communities to site and spent considerable time more by China and Asia. referendum vote was build an incinerator or Knowledge of Chinese will through external grant on waste gasifi cation: “I and effort establishing believe there is a long way held in Bethlehem and waste gasifi cation plant. this innovative program. make Bethlehem students opportunities, we should take the “high-road” to to go, but we shouldn’t the building of a waste This will probably be 2. Eliminating the more competitive in both maintain Bethlehem’s give up our efforts.” incinerator in the Town at least ten years in the Chinese program runs their future academic and academic excellence. 2. New York City has was rejected. How can future. counter to the 21st century work settings. the Town support the We sincerely hope requested Proposals 5. Offi cials of Recycling for a pilot plant study of construction of a waste Solutions Technology that the District will re- gasifi cation plant without evaluate its decision. the latest technologies LLC, the company that has good operating data to a patent on the proposed Chuck Agnew, David that signifi cantly reduce Letters policy the volume of municipal prove that gasification gasifi cation plant in the Barnet, Christine technology is better for town of Bethlehem, Beck, Craig & Joanna solid wastes and produce Spotlight Newspapers welcomes letters from the environment than should submit a Proposal Goldberg, Becky Lane, electric energy. The pilot readers on subjects of local and regional interest. direct combustion in an to New York City before Susan Macmillan, Anne plant must be located in Letters are subject to editing and should be incinerator? June 5, 2012 using a site Marie & Chris O’Grady, NY City or no farther contained to 500 words. than 80 miles away. Since 3. An incinerator or a that is within 80 miles of Peter & Mary Beth waste gasifi cation plant the City. All letters must include the writer’s name, Potter, Jeffrey Randles, the distance from the address and phone number. Spotlight Newspapers town of Bethlehem to does not belong in the Bill Kelleher Kelly & Michael Reickert, Hudson River Valley at reserves the right to limit the number of letters Julia Richards, Mary NY City is 130 miles, the Delmar published from a single author. proposed plant in the Beacon Island. There are Ryther, Cary & Christine already many sources Submissions can be e-mailed to news@ Sancilio, Margaret & town of Bethlehem is spotlightnews.com, faxed to 439-0609, or mailed Robert Taranto, Hunter to Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar 12054. & Weatherly Webb, Ilyse The deadline for all letters is noon Friday prior Weinstein, John & Lisa to publication. Wilkinson, Sheila & Pete Recycle this paper Wrede

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Educators have had a about the Bethlehem fellow colleagues and I car insurance and mileage Dr. Thomas Douglas, BC feels it must, despite the monopoly on the educational School District’s budget did not enter the teaching costs, spending accounts, Superintendent of Schools public outcry. process for many decades process, I wish to clarify profession for the money etc). I know many in his response to Fred Hard-heartedness is the and produce a failing some misconceptions or the perks. Instead, we teachers that work second DiMaggio’s fine letter label tenured teachers and product. Should not teachers that have been printed. teach because we love jobs to bring in necessary asking for reasonable school administrators deserve for and administrators be paid at In his letters, Mr. Scott educating children and income. Despite this, budget reform. not backing a pay cut so the rate commensurate with Bonnano states that the wish to instill in them a many teachers often spend A classic marketer’s trick that newer teachers are not the product they produce? Bethlehem Central School desire for continued hundreds of dollars of their is to blame higher authority, laid off, so that our kids can Teachers at private schools District teachers have learning so they can own money on books, so, reluctantly; there is no have a better educational are paid about 40% less and been awarded large salary contribute to society in instructional materials and choice but to implement experience, and so that produce better students. increases, are enjoying the future. technology for use in their the pay raise. Hence, “the taxpayers, particularly older Justify the difference in wonderful retirement This is evident in the classrooms. district budgeted for only the taxpayers on fi xed incomes, compensation. benefi ts and other “perks.” many hours we spend The perks we enjoy are salary increases mandated do not have to choose Our school competition is Actually, in the last 3 outside of the school the accomplishments of our by the … NYS Legislature” between eating and paying not Arkansas or Mississippi, years, the B.C. teachers day, on weekends and students, satisfaction in our is an accurate statement. obscenely high school taxes. but Korea, who passed a law have agreed to taking vacations working to plan work and the appreciation However, the whole truth Question: in this supposed limiting how much students less money in salaries in and prepare instructional that is provided to us by is that Dr. Douglas is an equitable society, how many can study - because they exchange for a contractual materials that are based the schools’ P.T.A, parents integral part of the special teachers’ raises are equal to study too much. What we extension. In fact, we were on best teaching practices. and other members of the interest that lobbies hard how many widows, on fi xed teach and how we teach plus the fi rst school district in Maintaining websites or B.C. community for which for regular income increases incomes, who must sell their high motivation are the keys the area last year to vote blogs and writing weekly we are most grateful. which raised local taxes home because they can’t to better education, not more to give up our contractual newsletters to keep parents The Bethlehem an average of 4% per year. afford to stay in the town money. raises in order to save informed are among our Central School District, It is devious to say the they helped build? It’s sad, The Bethlehem School teaching positions, and contributions. its teachers and the Board district was forced by law to leaving family and friends, system is dysfunctional and subsequently educational Additionally, teachers of Education have worked accept pay raises which this now, at the very time of life represents the education programs. In total, the lead and attend workshops, hard to fi nd solutions to the superintendent’s cronies when they need the help special interests to the tune Bethlehem Central hold after school science school budget challenges. pressured the state legislator from those they nurtured. of 70% of our town tax dollars. Teacher’s Association has and math fairs and We will continue to do to pass. Widows, moving away from We deserve better and I saved the school district 2.2 other activities. High our best to provide an The public unions are the church they baked pies ask the Bethlehem School million dollars! 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Patricia Keyes will perform Redmond to run for library board works by Franz Mary Redmond will be on the on Monday May 14 at 6pm. The vote Liszt at the ballot as a candidate for an open seat will be held Tuesday May 15, 7am- Guilderland on the Bethlehem Public Library 9pm at Bethlehem Central High Public Library board. School. Two seats on the library on Sunday, May board will be on the ballot: one for 13, at 2 p.m. A 25-year resident of Delmar, Ms. Redmond is assistant director a full term of fi ve years and one for of Construction Reporting for the a partial term of one year. Dormitory Authority of the State How are public libraries View the proposed budget in of New York. She is also a member changing? How can a library board the May/June issue of the library and current president of Bethlehem expedite these changes? newsletter, and also online at www. Business Women, and a member “As the world moves from bethlehempubliclibrary.org; click of the Bethlehem Community paper to electronic media, the on the quicklink “board of trustees.” Christmas Dinner Committee. library needs to stay current while You’ll fi nd a link to the 2012-13 budget We asked her about her thoughts remembering that not all users will under the heading “facts and fi gures.” and goals as a prospective library embrace new technology.” trustee: How have libraries influenced Listening parties: Refl ections What are your goals as a library your life? on jazz board member? “In the last fi fteen years I have Thursdaym May 17, 7 p.m. become an avid user of the library. “I wish to assist the board in Hear and talk about landmark I read two to four books per month, whatever issues they may address, recordings by great names in jazz. and almost always find them at while remembering that the library Featured tonight: John Coltrane. ultimately belongs to the taxpayers the library—on the shelves or

Program designed in the District.” through interlibrary loan. I have How does a public library best also attended library programs and Preschool picnic serve its community? utilized library meeting rooms as Friday, May 18, 11 a.m. a member of Bethlehem Business to help caregivers “Service” is the key word. A film and activities just for Women.” If you find yourself the Library’s 2012 series Bethlehem Public Library provides preschoolers. Bring a lunch or snack sometimes almost of the Jean Marie Cole so much more than books. The year- What do you like best about for an indoor picnic. Preschool and overwhelmed with the Concerts in the Garden, round programs for all ages and Bethlehem Public Library? families. stress of helping a family on Sunday, May 6, at 2 pm. interest are a great benefi t.” “The staff is always helpful, member or friend who is This group of 27 singers What are the most important friendly and available. Interlibrary Family tai chi suffering from Alzheimer’s comprises eight voice issues facing public libraries today? loan, especially via computer, is a Monday, May 21, 4 p.m. disease, you should come great service.” majors, one piano major, “Of course, fi nancial concerns to “Recognizing and Kick off Healthy Kids Week with two general music majors, are at the top of the list for every Coping with Caregiver tai chi taught by Lorraine Noval and the rest are from other public entity. In addition, libraries Library budget Stress,” a program held of the Asian Arts Group. Wear disciplines. They share face the challenge to keep up with presentation comfortable clothes. School age at the Guilderland Public a love of singing, and of ever-evolving technology, such as The proposed budget will be and families. Library on Thursday, May communicating with their e-books.” presented to the public at the library ■ Check Page 12 3, at 1 pm. audiences. This vital class is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Keyes on Keys Budget proposal available online, in person Celebrate Mother’s Northeastern New York, Day with a special The RCS Community Etc: Social media sites photos. Practice getting and is part of the Library’s RCS COMMUNITY performance by pianist Library’s 2012-2013 budget such as Facebook are images from the internet Family and Caregiver and Guilderland native proposal is available at LIBRARY being used by people and inserting photos information series. One Patricia Keyes, as she the library and on the of all generations. With into Word documents key takeaway you’ll get performs works by Franz library website, www. Facebook you can get in or emails. Bring your from the session: Follow Liszt, at the Guilderland rcscommunitylibrary. and summer calendar will touch with old friends, digital camera and its the Flight Attendant’s Public Library on Sunday, org. Estimating from be mailed this week. children or colleagues downloading cable. Rule: “First, put on your May 13, at 2 pm. August 2011 assessments online. This class is your own life vest so you can Tuesday, May 15, at Keyes’ career has and equalization rates, Computer classes at opportunity to get up to 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, better help those around the proposed increase speed in a friendly, relaxed you.” You will learn this included concerts in the library May 16, at 11 a.m. to the operating budget atmosphere. •What is Excel? and other key concepts England and Italy and Learn something is four cents per $1000. Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 Intro to Spreadsheets: when you attend. throughout the United new this month with a The Director and Board p.m. or Wednesday, May Introduces the basic States as both a soloist and library computer class. Registration is of Trustees will present 9, at 11 a.m. features of Microsoft chamber musician. Small class size allows for required. Call Jamie Mott the budget at the annual Excel, a computer Mark Curiale individualized attention, •Photo Editing with at 867-4999, ext. 209, or budget hearing, Tuesday, spreadsheet program. For more information so you will get your Picassa: You’ve taken email [email protected]. May 1, at 6 p.m. in the RCS Excel can help you at on these programs, please questions answered! the pictures, now learn HS Library. home or at work to keep call the Library at 456- Classes fill quickly, so how to save and edit on On Tuesday, May 8, track of your expenses, UAlbany Chamber 2400, or email info@guilpl. reserve your spot today. your computer. Learn to org. The Guilderland at 7 p.m., the Board of make a short slide show grades, contacts, etc. You Singers at GPL •Wired Society: Public Library is located Trustees will host an open with a few of your favorite The University at Facebook, Google Plus, ■ RCS Page 12 Albany Chamber Singers, at 2228 Western Avenue, question session at the under the direction of Guilderland. Visit the Library. Candidates for David Griggs-Janower, library’s website at www. the Board will be present. will present the first in guilpl.org. The budget newsletter Good Samaritan Health Care Center IS NOW… BOURQUE Bethlehem MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Commons Air Conditioning Nursing & Rehab Center A new name with a long tradition of care. 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Call 430- Driver Fitness Center is a one-stop 10:30 Sr. Fitness Also, special thanks to two leave Town Hall at about 4955, ext 1176 for an shop for senior drivers to educate 12:00 Zumba local oil distributors, Main 10:30 a.m. Suggested van appointment. themselves with information, tools Care and Family Oil for donation: $5. •Bethlehem Senior and resources to be able to drive safer, 1:30 OsteoBusters delivering the fuel at no Citizens Club meets longer. The Driver Fitness Center cost to the seniors. also offers confidential testing and Monday, May 7 weekly on Thursdays for Tuesday, May 8 For the seniors served, an enjoyable afternoon of consultation. For information, call 356- 9:00 OsteoBusters •Shopping trip to 1980, ext. 1048. Citgo’s oil donation made Wal-Mart in Glenmont. games and socializing at 11:30 Luncheon: Beef Stroganoff or an enormous difference, Call 439-5770 to arrange the Bethlehem Town Hall Cold Plate as prices of food and auditorium, 445 Delaware transportation. 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81029 80201 The Spotlight May 2, 2012 • Page 11 Laws target social media privacy It’s easy to renew County Leg chairman Facebook private I especially in unions for password information to speaks out against don’t think anyone corrections officers as social network accounts. your library card employers askingfor has a right to demand part of security clearance, “NACE’s position is that as part of a hiring they’re asking people for passwords that this practice violates Many patrons are process or maintaining their passwords,” said ethical standards,” said receiving notices that your employment,” said Zappia. “(For) secure Executive Director their library cards have By ALYSSA JUNG Morse. background checks, this Marilyn Mackes. “… We or will soon be expired. [email protected] Maryland recently might be the point where advise college career This is not cause for passed legislation privacy rights end.” services professionals p.m., our film series You’ve heard of alarm. banning the practice, So what should people to counsel their students concludes with a employers asking for Patron records are Connecticut has taken do if they’re faced with a that employers do not focus on the military resumes and references, set to expire every three steps to address the issue request for passwords? have a right to require trial of Mary Surratt, but Facebook passwords? years in order for us to and there’s a proposed “It’s a delicate situation them to provide their a civilian accused of A growing number of make sure that your bill idling in the New and if it’s a person that’s login and passwords aiding John Wilkes employers around the contact information is York State Senate similar comfortable with what during the employment Booth in Lincoln’s country are demanding current. All you need to in nature to Morse’s. they have in their Twitter recruiting process.” assassination. that current and do is confi rm or update “There’s been a or Facebook accounts But over the past seven prospective employees your phone number and fi restorm recently on these and there’s nothing or eight months, that fork over the passwords address with us at the Kids’ stuff types of legislation,” said truly damaging, you can request is becoming more to their social media Circulation Desk and Our regularly Zappia. “All of a sudden it’s certainly hand over those and more commonplace profi les. Which raises the we will “renew” you for scheduled children’s picked up some steam.” passwords and have a in the Capital District, question, is such a request another three years. programming clear conscience,” said said Morse. an invasion of privacy, or Zappia said he Thanks for using the continues this Zappia. even legal? sees both sides of the “I’ve been hearing library! month. argument, calling it a But Morse pointed about it … but like According to Graig Preschool “legitimate privacy out sometimes Facebook everybody else, you Zappia, an employment Digital download Storytimes on issue for employees and friends post things on hear things,” said Morse. attorney with Tully Tuesdays and Fridays; a legitimate business other people’s Facebook “Then when I was having open house Rinckey PLLC, it’s Babygartens on interest when hiring or walls that might make for meetings with people and Saturday, May 5, totally legal, which is Thursdays, May 3 and maintaining employees a tricky situation. they were talking about from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. why Albany County 17, and Toddler Town in the workplace.” how they don’t think it’s a Drop in and learn Legislature Chairman “Should you be denied bad idea I thought, ‘Wow, about the library’s on Thursdays, May 10 Shawn Morse is pushing If he was advising an a job because somebody this is really real and not digital ebook and and 24. All programs for legislation to outlaw employer, Zappia said posts something on your just happening in other audiobook collection start at 10:15 a.m. No the trend. he’d caution against private page that wasn’t registration necessary. using anything found meant to be an expression parts of the country,’” from Overdrive. Small “I think invading Call the library or visit on a personal social of your views or how you said Morse. group sessions will people’s privacy is worth our website for more networking page to sway feel about something Zappia said until start every half hour. protecting, and I wanted information www. an employment decision. but simply someone formal legislation comes Bring your own Nook, to do it before it became else’s expression they along, with the tough Kindle, iPod Touch voorheesvillelibrary. a problem,” said Morse. “If you go on these or iPad for hands on org. accounts and use posted on your page?” job climate, employees Morse’s proposed help with downloading information based upon said Morse. “There’s too and job seekers should Barbara Vink legislation is still in the library ebooks and a person’s age, race, much room for perception use their best judgment •All library drafting stages, but he said audiobooks. You religion not to hire to become reality. … It’s if faced with this programming is free he hopes to introduce it to may also sample the someone or fi re someone, really dangerous to allow conundrum. (unless otherwise the legislature in May for library’s Nook Color, then you’re going to open that to become part of the “I lean on the side of noted) and open to the a vote in June. It would Nook Touch, iPad, iPod a can of worms,” said norm.” employees saying I think public. Voorheesville prohibit any employer ouch, Kindle Touch, Zappia. “There’s the The National it’s just overstepping of Public Library is in Albany County from Kindle Keyboard, and potential for an employer Association of Colleges the employer, but at this located at 51 School asking for or obtaining the Literati ereaders. to go down that slippery and Employers, point they can request Road, Voorheesville. password to a current or slope.” an association that it … and if they don’t future employee’s social For information, call represents about 8,000 comply with that request Civil War Film media pages, such as On the other hand, 765-2791 or visit www. college recruiting I’d hate to see someone Facebook or Twitter. 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“Our state parks and By JULIE CUSHINE-RIGG historic sites can’t thrive [email protected] without dedicated partners When was the last time and broad public support,” you enjoyed a walk, hike or State Parks Commissioner picnic in a park? Whether Rose Harvey said. “I Love you’re a regular visitor or My Park Day is a great haven’t been to one of the way for citizens to make a state’s nearly 200 parks or strong show of support for over 30 historic sites, you New York’s wonderful park may want to check one out system.” Laura DiBetta, director on May 5 and show it and The fi rst I Love My Park Day will be held Saturday, May the environment some love. of relations for Parks & Trails New York, the private 5, when volunteers will go to work in dozens of parks and Saturday, May 5, will historic sites statewide, like in Thacher Park (right) or be the first year of what group that organized the event, said, “We wanted Saratoga Spa State Park (above). organizers hope will be Submitted photos many I Love My Park Days. to do something new and It’s a statewide effort to exciting that would bring improve and enhance parks visibility to the entire state groups that have formed in plans on focusing on three Recreation and Historic far there will likely be through volunteer efforts. park system and give connection with individual areas for the day’s events Preservation, said the event around 1,000 volunteers people a chance to be able parks. Those groups including cleaning up the is one that they welcome throughout the state The event is sponsored to give back to the parks. consist of volunteers dog park, improving and and he encourages people participating, including by Parks & Trails New We know that New Yorkers who are dedicated to clearing trails and clearing to get out. those from scout York along with the New really love their parks as supporting parks in their debris around the SPAC organizations, schools, York State Offi ce of Parks, “We hope to get they showed two years ago areas, coordinating clean parking lot. corporations and alumni Recreation and Historic parks in shape for when they were threatened up events like I Love My groups. Preservation. It’s a good For the most part spring and deepen with closure.” Park Day and others volunteers at all parks can people’s connections to “There has been a great chance to get the parks throughout the year. ready for spring and The idea for the event expect to clear branches, their favorite parks. It’s response about it and a lot summer visitors, especially had been percolating for In the Capital Region debris and overgrowth important to people’s of enthusiasm. …I don’t since many cuts at the a few years. This spring there are Friends groups along trails in addition health and spirit to get know how many New state level means there proved to be the right time for many parks including to collecting garbage. out and exercise and enjoy Yorkers realize that the are fewer employees to to launch the effort and at Schodack Island, Participants are asked to the scenery,” he said. parks and historic sites are maintain them. The State DiBetta added that it’s Thatcher, Thompson bring good working gloves, He added kids in maintained by volunteers. parks system is down 1,500 also a chance to remind Lake, Saratoga and bug spray, a lot of energy particular are easily Hopefully we’ll engage employees, for example. elected officials that the Grafton. and to dress appropriately. connected to video games new volunteers by having park system is important Refreshments and water this kind of event,” said According to Renee Ludwiczak has met with and electronics and this to their constituents. will be provided at DiBetta. Ludwiczak, assistant park the Friends group for the kind of event provides The day will be host to Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Spa State Park them a chance to get out To fi nd an event near and recreation supervisor as well as many others. with New York State Parks over 30 local events across who will be on site and and connect with nature. you and/or to register to at Saratoga Spa State Park, the state, and many will working from 9 a.m. to Dan Keefe, spokesperson DiBetta expects by the volunteer visit www.ptny. maintenance needs in state be helped by “Friends” noon for the day. The group for the Office of Parks, responses received so org.

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80732 Page 22 •May 2, 2012 The Spotlight EEntertainmentntertainment in the Spotlight Below: Two Broads With Alotta Sound at the Bethlehem Public Library. The duo often performs at area libraries. Left: After 14 years together, “We fight, we bicker,” Rene said. “But we always talk it out.”

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Musical Journey Through Upcoming shows may New York” and features an feature some original imaginary tour bus ride music, as that’s a direction through the Big Apple with the duo is exploring. They songs and commentary like the intellectual bent of about the city (led by jazz numbers, pieces that bus driver “Diane the feature “picture-painting Destroyer”). “A Musical lyrics.” Journey Through the Geddes and Rene BByy JJACQUELINEACQUELINE M.M. DOMIN,DOMIN, [email protected]@spotlightnews.com USA” is a similar concept, encouraged anyone incorporating songs like looking for a good time “Oklahoma,” “Chicago” to check out the library and “Dixie.” “A Musical show or any of their other Jaunt Through the Moon performances. They’ll see and the Stars” focuses on two people who truly enjoy romantic songs that are what they’re doing – and “out of this world.” each other. In honor of Women’s “We’re having fun,” History Month in March, Rene said, noting that the the two put together a two have been together so program that focused on long that it’s like they’re MMusicalusical dduouo staysstays inin harmonyharmony forfor 1144 yyearsears the strength of female married. “We’re looking singers. The March gig for other people to have actually fell through, but fun with us.” they fi gured the program you invested in working later, she called Rene. says yes to just about The 2 p.m. performance ou can tell would still be a good fit things out.” As they grew closer, everything. at the library is free. The by the way for the Colonie library The truth is, they’re in they decided to strike out When the two land a William K. Sandford Quency performance. Covering the harmony a lot more than on their own, debuting in gig, they often perform one Town Library is at 629 Y Rene and last 50 years, the program they’re at each other’s 1998 with Rene handling of the programs they’ve put Albany Shaker Road. For Diane will showcase songs by throats. Since the day they vocals and Geddes on together and fine tuned more information on Two Geddes talk to each other Carmen Miranda, Billie met in a music shop in keyboard. When they over their 14 years. One, Broads With Alotta Sound, that they’re more than just Holliday, Tina Turner and Colonie Center, Rene (who were turning over ideas for for instance, is called “A visit www.2broadsmusic. musical partners. more. goes by “Q”) and Geddes names, they fi gured they com. They laugh. A lot. have just clicked, on stage might as well be honest. When Rene recalls that and off. They will present they dreamed up the “We’re just a couple Put A Spring “Powerful Women of Song” name “Two Broads With of broads having a great at the Colonie library on In Your Alotta Sound” for their duo time,” Rene said. Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. because, well, “We’re old,” Geddes said the duo Car’s Steps! Geddes interjects with Before they were Two performs “anything LARGEST TRANSMISSION mock indignation, “We’re Broads with Alotta Sound, bold.” With computer FACILITY IN THE NORTHEAST middle-aged.” Rene and Geddes both enhancement, they FOREIGN & DOMESTIC performed with other Their friendship is the incorporate blues, hip hop FREE area bands. One day, Rene • Multi-check • Road Test backbone of their act, and and “anything in between” walked into the store in SHAWN BUFFO, OWNER • Towing with Major Repair they say that’s why they’ve into their shows. the mall where Geddes • 1 Day Service in Most Cases lasted 14 years in an era Their venues are as 4WD & Front Wheel Drive • Transfer Cases & Axles was working, looking to when bands get together eclectic as their repertoire. 26 Rt. 9W, (1 Mile from End of I-787) Albany Automatics and Standards • CV Joints/Boots & U Joints buy some sheet music. and break up the way They have performed at The two women got talking movies move in and out of festivals, house parties, TRANSMISSION ANY MAJOR AUTOMATIC and found they had a lot in $ 45 theaters. libraries, legislative SERVICE SPECIAL TRANSMISSION REBUILT common. When Geddes’ 17 receptions and outdoor Includes up to 4 quarts of oil, “After 14 years, you get band, Mixed Company, $ 00 81171 on each other’s nerves,” concert series. Rene, pan gasket & clean screen. 75 OFF needed someone to fi ll in who is retired, handles Expires 5/30/12 SpotL Expires 5/30/12 SpotL Rene said. “But we’re best for a show a few months Please present coupon with payment friends, and that makes the Broads’ booking and The Spotlight May 2, 2012 • Page 23 Arts and Entertainment

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SARATOGA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM CHORUS Church St., Schenectady, May 4-6 and Comedy “The Syracuse Mile,” featuring two of the Ongoing rehearsals for its winter concert, 9-13, shows 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and MARK BAPTISTE GOD OF CARNAGE central New York’s famous stock cars; Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, MOP AND BUCKET COMPANY Recent Tony Award-winning comedy, Covering old songs, May 3, 7 p.m., plus ongoing exhbits including “East Clifton Common, Clifton Park, no audi- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $15. Information, presented by Capital Repertory Theatre, Moon and River Cafe, 115 South Ferry Weekly show of improvised comedy of Detroit” and New York racing, 110 tions required to join. Information, 371- 382-2081. 111 North Pearl St., Albany, through St., Schenectady, free. Information, 382- and music, May 4, 8 p.m., Proctors Un- Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 6681. 1938. derground, 432 State St., Schenectady, May 27, shows Tuesdays through Sun- RUMORS Information, 587-1935, ext. 20. days, call for times, $20-$60. Informa- adults $14, students/seniors $6. Infor- CAPITALAND CHORUS Neil Simon comedy, presented by Home EMERALD DAWN tion, 445-7469. mation, 346-6204. SCHENECTADY MUSEUM Openings for all voice parts for women Made Theater, Spa Little Theater, Sara- Monthly show by Celtic/acoustic rock AND PLANETARIUM who love to sing and perform, rehearsals toga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, COMEDY WORKS JUST CHILLIN’ duo, May 4, 7 p.m., Emack and Bolio’s, “FETCH! Lab” and “Fueling the Future,” are at 7 p.m. Thursdays at New Covenant through May 6, shows 8 p.m. Friday and Comedy about six mis-matched co- 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, free. Informa- Joey Kola and Corey Rodrigues headline, ongoing; Nott Terrace Heights, Sche- Presbyterian Church, corner of Orlanso Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, $23-$26. Infor- workers hiding out in a cooler yo escape tion, 512-5100. May 4 and 5, 9 p.m., Best Western, 200 nectady. Information, 382-7890. and Western avenues, Albany. Informa- mation, 587-4427. a lunatic, presented by Hilltowns Play- Wolf Road, Colonie, May 5, 7:30 p.m., tion, 785-3567. BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS Starting Gate Restaurant, 12 Ballston SPA FINE ART ers, Clarksville Community Church, May THE WHIPPING MAN 4, 7:30 p.m., $9 ($8 presale). Informa- Blues/pop rock band, May 4, 8 p.m., Hart Ave., Saratoga Springs, advance tickets Featuring new works by Ken Orton, 376 TANGO FUSION DANCE COMPANY Matthew Lopez’s award-winning play tion, 768-2916. Also, Bethlehem YMCA, Theater, The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Al- $20, day of show $25. Information, (877) Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Informa- Auditioning professional dancers by about three men at a crossroads follow- Delaware Avenue, Delmar, May 6, 3 bany, $28. Information, 473-1845. 565-3849 or 275-6897. tion, 587-2411. appointment at Arthur Murray Dance ing the Civil War, presented by Curtain p.m., $5 (reservations only). Informa- Studio, 75 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Call Theatre, 210 Old Loudon Road, KIM & CLYDE tion, 439-4394. HYDE COLLECTION Springs. Information, 306-4173. Latham, through May 12, shows 7:30 Country duo, May 4, 8 p.m., Moon and Family Fun “Toulouse-Lautrec & Company: Prints p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Sat- River Cafe, 115 South Ferry St., Sche- from the Belle Epoque,” through May 27, ADIRONDACK PASTEL SOCIETY nectady, free. Information, 382-1938. IMAGINATION ARTS WORKSHOPS 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. Information, Group meets four times a year and holds TONY TRISCHKA AND TERRITORY Study impressionism (May 10) at Malta 792-1761. an annual show, promotes and encour- ages the medium of pastel through exhi- Veteran musician headlines “Banjo Sum- Community Center, open to children age CLARK ART INSTITUTE 5-7, registration fee is $6 per class for bitions, education and comradery in the mit,” May 4, 8 p.m., Caffe Lena, 47 Phila “Clark Remix,” through Jan. 1, 2014; 225 Malta residents, $7 per class for non resi- medium. Information, 793-9350. St., Saratoga Springs, advance tickets South St., Williamstown, Mass. Informa- dents, registration deadline is one week $24, door price $26. Information, 583- tion, (413) 458-9545. DELMAR COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA prior to class. Information, 899-4411. 0022. Openings in the string, horn and percus- MASS MOCA MIDNIGHT SOCIETY sion sections. Information, 813-4299 “Kidspace: Under the Sea,” through May Pop/rock duo, May 5, 7 p.m., Emack and or e-mail delmarcommunityorchestra@ Visual Arts 28; “Invisible Cities,” through Feb. 4; gmail.com. Bolio’s, 366 Delaware Ave., Albany, free. “Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospec- Information, 512-5100. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM tive,” ongoing; 87 Marshall St., North COLONIE TOWN BAND THE PRIESTS ”Beneath the City: An Archeological Adams, Mass. Information, (413) 664- Several openings, rehearsals on Mon- days at 7:30 p.m. at town hall, Route 9, Three singing clergymen, May 5, 7:30 Perspective of Albany,” permanent col- 4481. Newtonville. Information, 783-2760. p.m., Hart Theater, The Egg, Empire State lections on the 9/11 recovery effort, New York state history and geography, Empire ARKELL MUSEUM Plaza, Albany, $39.50-$59.50. Informa- “Rising from the Sea: The Art of Jay COLONIE CENTENNIAL tion, 473-1845. State Plaza, Madison Avenue. Informa- tion, 474-5877. Hall Connaway,” through May 27; plus BRASS CHOIR BANJO MASTERS IN-THE-ROUND “Arkell’s Inspiration: the Marketing of Openings for brass players, rehearsals ALBANY INSTITUTE OF ART Featuring Bob Altschuler, Julie Dug- Beech-Nut and Art for the People,” ongo- on fi rst Thursday and third Tuesday of the gan, Dave Kiphuth, Chris Leske and “First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: ing; Canajoharie. Information, 673-2314. month, at 7:15 p.m., town hall, Route 9, Dan Hubbs, May 5, 8 p.m., Caffe Lena, George Washington,” through May 20; Newtonville. Information, 783-2760. 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, advance “Recent Acquisitions,” through Sept. 23; plus “The Folk Spirit of Albany: Folk Art Call for Artists SUBURBAN SOUNDS tickets $18, door price $20. Information, COMMUNITY CHORUS 583-0022. from the Colletcion of the Albany Insti- tute of History and Art” and exhibits on BALLSTON SPA COMMUNITY BAND Openings in mixed chorus, rehearsals ZENOTE! Hudson River School painting, American Openings in several sections, especially Sundays at 7 p.m. at Lynnwood Re- Mexican folk trio, plus Steve Gates, sculpture and the history of Albany, 125 percussion, rehearsals Wednesdays at 7 formed Church, Route 146, Guilderland. AMay 5, 8 p.m., Moon and River Cafe, Washington Ave. Information, 463-4478. p.m. at Ballston Spa High School. Infor- Information, 861-8000. 115 South Ferry St., Schenectady, free. ALBANY AIRPORT GALLERY mation, 580-1037. FRIENDSHIP SINGERS Information, 382-1938. Installations by Paul Katz, Harry Leigh, THURSDAY MUSICAL CLUB Openings in women’s singing group, fo- OCTAVO SINGERS Harold Lohner, Lillian Mulero, Ken Rags- Women’s singing group entering its 99th cusing on old favorites and show tunes, Performing Haydn’s “The Creation,” May dale, Nancy Shaver and Joy Taylor. Infor- year, practices held Wednesdays from rehearsals Tuesday mornings at Delmar 6, 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 1241 State mation, 463-3726. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information, 765- Reformed Church, Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Information, 439-2360. St., Schenectady, adults $20, seniors NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE 4536. $15, students with ID $10, families $50. SIENA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Information, 253-7068. “Tails & Terpischore” through Nov. 24, THE CHORALIERS 2013; “En Pointe!” through Nov. 18; “Eleo Musical group looking for singers of all Rehearsals Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Siena ELNAT & HAKIM Pomare: The Man, The Artist, The Maker abilities, performs concerts at Christmas College, Route 9, Loudonville. Informa- Acoustic suo from Israel and Switzer- of Artists,” through Nov. 18; “American and in the spring, pieces are familiar and tion, 783-2325. Weekly Crossword Page 24 • May 2, 2012 The Spotlight Milestones Cotazino named to honor society The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society has selected Maria F. Cotazino for membership in the local chapter at The College of Saint Rose. Delta Epsilon Iota was established in order to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study. The organization rewards outstanding students Maria F. Cotazino through financial scholarships, provides country. Organizational leadership opportunities vision and cutting edge to its members, and resources have made the promotes the principles of Society one of the leading Dedication, Enthusiasm, academic development and Initiative among organizations, students participating synonymous with in higher education leadership and excellence throughout the United in academic life. States. Maria is from Walter and Doris Osterhout Students qualify on Voorheesville, New York the basis of academic and is the daughter achievement. Prospective of Joseph and Joy Kristina Marie and Brian John Frugis, Jr. Osterhouts mark 70 years members must have Cotazino. Maria attended Walter and Doris Walter and Doris were completed a minimum Clayton A. Boston high Osterhout of Eisenhower married on January 17th of 30 semester hours at School, Voorheesville. Fournier, Frugis wed Court, Colonie, celebrated 1942 at the Stanford an accredited college Maria’s college major their 70th wedding United Methodist Church or university, while is Mathematics: Jim and Dolores School District. The groom anniversary with a dinner in Schenectady. maintaining a 3.30 Adolescent Education Fournier, Selkirk, NY, received his Bachelor’s party followed by an open The former Doris Miller cumulative grade point and her expected College are proud to announce Degree from Rutger’s house with family, friends graduated from Mount average or a scholastic graduation date is May, the marriage of their University in Atmospheric and neighbors. The dinner Pleasant High School and ranking within the top 15% 2012. daughter, Kristina Marie Science and is employed party was given by their was a homemaker. Walter of their class. Maria’s future plans are Fournier to Brian John as a meteorologist for children and spouses – graduated from Nott Terrace Delta Epsilon Iota’s to teach 7-12 grade math. Frugis, Jr., son of Brian the National Weather David and Diane Simons High School and was membership is comprised She also plans to obtain and Susann Frugis of Service. of Plainville, Conneticut; employed by the New York of outstanding scholars her Master’s Degree from Pequannock, NJ. The wedding took Dean and Karen Osterhout Telephone Company. They attending many of the the College of Saint Rose The bride received place at St. Francis of of Latham; and Ray and have six grandchildren and finest colleges and with a concentration in her Bachelor’s Degree Assisi Church in Albany, Denise Palmer of Scotia. seven great-grandchildren. universities in the special education. from SUNY Plattsburgh in followed by a reception Elementary Education and at The Century House in her Master’s Degree from Latham on 8/13/11. After The College of St. Rose a honeymoon in Hawaii Spotlight on Poetry and is currently employed and Las Vegas, Mr. and as a reading teacher for Mrs. Frugis make their Ring-A-Ding Sackers And let’s not forget all those and her teacher, Diane Geurin. East Greenbush Central home in Voorheesville. By Taylor Tewksbury backhanded slammers Taylor Tewksbury is a student the striking force hammers at Guilderland High School. 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www.CapitalDistrictCemeteries.org 80949 518.438.8409 WWW. PEARLGRANT. COM The Spotlight May 2, 2012 • Page 25 Your Community in The Spotlight Town to hold Bike and calves. Stop in at the Farm Animal Learning Expo Scouts aim to give troops a treat Center, where children The Town of Bethlehem and adults alike can learn will hold its annual Bike how farm animals depend Expo on Saturday, May 5, on people for survival and at Elm Avenue Park from what the animals can do for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. us. Learn how bees make Te day is dedicated to honey and how honey is safety and fun for the entire collected, then visit our in family. Activites include a store observation hive and helmet fi tting, bike rodeo see the bees busy at work. (for ages 7 and under), bike On weekends during skills course (for ages 8 and Baby Animal Days for a up), bike inspections, bike small additional cost registrations, a used bike there will be face painting auction, a bike ride through and weather permitting, the park and giveaways and pony rides. Mother’s Day prizes. Weekend the Yellow Rock The event is co- Cafe will host a special sponsored by the Town of menu brunch. Reservations Bethlehem’s Police Youth are strongly suggested. Bureau and the Parks and Free tractor drawn hayrides Recreation Department, through the orchard for with assistance from moms and families. the PaTHs 4 Bethlehem For more information Committee. or directions call Indian Ladder Farm Market at 765-2956 or visit www. Bethlehem Youth indianladderfarms.com.

Court celebrates To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 1907 collected 104 boxes of cookies Law Day that were donated to Operation Adopt a Soldier, along with “thank you” cards. Pictured at Westmere Elementary are Film screening at Bethlehem Youth Court Marina Cohen, Grace Elliott, Lindsey, Graycen Dubin and Bethany Solomon. is celebrating Law Day on Submitted photo B’nai Sholom Thursday, May 17, at 6 p.m. B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will at Bethlehem Town Hall her. A mix of folk artist, She has repeatedly been as well as wholesome 5 to 7 p.m. at the BC High host a screening of “Leon the Auditorium, 445 Delaware dharma teacher and voted “Best Local Musician” church-made dog biscuits. School Cafeteria. Pig Farmer,” an irreverent Ave. in Delmar. comedienne, her music in Minneapolis by readers of Master Gardeners As a celebration of the 1992 comedy from the Law Day, which is is best described by the Lavender Magazine and the will be on hand for soil Cinco de Mayo holiday, production company of officially May 1 but is effect it has on her audience Minnesota Women’s Press. testing, helpful gardening the Bethlehem Healthy “Monty Python”’s Eric Idle. celebrated throughout the rather than a particular In 2010, Ellis completed information and advice. Kids Committee and School The fi lm will be shown month of May, is a day to genre. Simply put, she her critically acclaimed Nutrition Director Paul All proceeds will go Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 recognize the importance leaves audiences better seventh full-length Franchini will be serving to support the church’s p.m. at B’nai Sholom, 420 of our judicial system. The than she fi nds them, with recording, “Right On Time.” a “school lunch for dinner” ministries. Whitehall Road, Albany. event will feature guest softened edges and opened of savory Mexican delights Admission: $3 contribution. speaker Javy Martinez of hearts. With compelling (fish tacos and chicken Colonie Youth Court and songwriting and engaging Onesquethaw Mother’s Day fajitas, bean and cheese “Leon the Pig Farmer” the third annual Advocacy performances, Ellis is burritos, rice and beans, is considered a cult classic Scholarship Competition, quietly amassing a loyal breakfast set Teddy Bear Tea garden salad, black bean in Europe. The movie’s during which senior Youth following of supporters On Saturday, May salsa) for all BCSD families. zany story is set in motion Court members will present planned when Leon Geller (the late across the country. 12, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., The Friends of the Stay and eat with friends or arguments to a panel of Mark Frankel), a sensitive After moving from Texas Onesquethaw will host a Castleton Public Library take your dinners to go ($10 judges and the winner will Jewish boy from London, to Minneapolis at age 16, pancake breakfast. The will host a Mother’s Day adult and $5 student - cash receive a $250 scholarship. accidentally learns that he Ellis got her start singing breakfast will include Teddy Bear Tea Fundraiser only). is the product of artifi cial The Bethlehem Police her own songs at open mics pancakes, sausage, on Saturday, May 5, from All proceeds of this insemination. Leon’s Supervisor’s Association where she quickly dropped homemade sausage gravy, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the fundraiser will go toward the search for his biological will be presenting two her often-mispronounced biscuits, eggs, applesauce, Schodack Landing Fire purchase of food processors parents leads him to the still scholarships to senior last name (Bergeron). She juice, coffee, tea and Hall (350 Firehouse Lane, for the school kitchens, more startling discovery Youth Court members. For joined a rock band in high milk. There is no cost but Schodack Landing). Dress helping cooks to prepare of a sperm bank mix-up more information call 439- school while also setting donations will be taken to up and bring your favorite fresh, tasty lunches. proving that he is the son 4955 x1143 or visit www. up her own record label to benefi t the Faith Followers teddy bear or stuffed friend RSVP: bethlehem of a Yorkshirepig farmer. BethlehemYouthCourt.org. put out her first solo CD Youth Group and Camp along to enjoy storytime [email protected]. The inevitable confusion “Soft Day” in 1996. Ellis activities with Mrs. Darlene Fowler Scholarship Fund. Entertainment by BCSD results in a comic Jewish began touring full-time in Miller, crafts and treats. student musicians. identity crisis. Minneapolis 2000. Since then she has $5 for adults, children and singer in town independently sold more New Baltimore stuffed friends free. Call the “Leon the Pig Farmer” Old Songs presents than 40,000 copies of her Castleton Public Library to Baby Animal Days received the “International Minneapolis singer- seven CDs. Reformed Church reserve your spot at 732- Critics’ Prize” at the 1992 songwriter Ellis on A winner of several 0879. at Indian Ladder Venice Film Festival and Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m. awards including the holds plant sale Indian Ladder Farms in was named “Best Film” The New Baltimore at Old Songs, 37 South Main 2009 Just Plain Folks Best Altamont will be holding its at the 1992 Edinburgh Reformed Church, located St., Voorheesville. Female Singer Songwriter Cinco de Mayo 17th annual Baby Animal Film Festival. “Fresh and on the corner of Route 144 CD (“Break The Spell”), Days, May 5 through May vastly amusing” is how the Tickets are $20 for adults and Church Street in the as well as being voted the Fiesta at BCSD 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chicago Tribune described and $5 for children ages hamlet, will be holding its Come and enjoy a taste of “Most Wanted To Return” Admission to the Baby it, while the Village Voice 12 and under and may be annual Plant Swap and Sale the progress that has been performer at both Falcon Animal Barn is $5 per child, called it “insightful and purchased at the door or on Saturday, May 12, from made in the school lunch Ridge Folk Festival and adults are free with children. witty.” by calling Old Songs at 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. program at Bethlehem 765-2815. Sisters Folk Festival, she Come see, pet and For more information, Complimentary coffee Central School District by has also received Top 5 learn about the baby farm contact the B’nai Sholom Ellis may not be a will be available inside and having school lunch for recognition in the Telluride animals. Visit the barn fi lled offi ce at 482-5283 or e-mail household name, but once there will be a bake sale on dinner. Troubadour Song Contest with chicks, ducklings, offi [email protected]. you’ve seen her perform premises with Mother’s Day Come dine (or take out) and the Rocky Mountain goslings, turkey poults, ny.us. you’re not likely to forget treats available for purchase on Wednesday, May 9, from Folks Fest Song Contest. bunnies, goat kids, lambs Your Community News is sponsored by …

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE process to: c/o The LLC, of real estate including, but (May 2, 2012) registered agent is: USA App. for Auth. filed with 911 Central Ave., #101, not limited to, mobile home Corporate Services Inc. at Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Notice of Formation of Bay NOTICE OF FORMATION Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: and manufactured home the same address. Purpose: on 3/9/12. Off. loc.: Alba- Marine, LLC, Art. of Org. OF LIMITED LIABILITY all lawful activities. parks, and any other lawful LEGAL NOTICE all lawful activities. ny County. LLC formed in fi led Sec’y of State (SSNY) COMPANY. NAME: LWF 80455 (D) business. The offi ce of Beth- 80587 (D) Delaware (DE) on 2/14/12. 1/30/12. Office location: VENTURES LLC. Articles (May 2, 2012) lehem Mobile Home Park, Notice of Formation (May 2, 2012) SSNY designated as agent Albany County. SSNY des- of Organization were fi led LLC is located in Albany of BUDDHA TEA HOUSE, of LLC upon whom process ignated as agent of LLC with the Secretary of State County. The specifi ed date LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led against it may be served. upon whom process against of New York (SSNY) on LEGAL NOTICE of dissolution is December with SSNY on 4/4/12. Offi ce LEGAL NOTICE SSNY shall mail process it may be served. SSNY 11/02/2010. Offi ce location: 31, 2062. The Secretary of location: Albany County. to: c/o Capitol Services, shall mail copy of process Albany County. SSNY has Notice of Formation Ev- State is designated as agent SSNY designated as agent Notice of Formation of 400 Inc. (CSI), 1218 Central to Hillary S. Wagoner, 26 been designated as agent george LLC Arts. of Org. of the limited liability com- of LLC whom process 5TH STREET LLC. Arts. of Ave., Ste. 100, Albany, NY Brightonwood Rd., Glen- of the LLC upon whom fi led with SSNY 3/28/2012. pany upon whom process against may be served. Org. was fi led with SSNY 12205. DE address of LLC: mont, NY 12077. Purpose: process against it may be Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. against it may be served, SSNY shall mail process to: on 4/5/12. Offi ce location: CSI, 1675 S. State St., Ste. any lawful activities. served. SSNY shall mail SSNY designated as agent with any such process re- c/o The LLC, 69 N. Pearl St., Albany County. SSNY des- B, Dover, DE 19901. Cert. 80275 (D) a copy of process to the of LLC whom process may ceived by the Secretary Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: ignated as agent of LLC of Form. fi led with DE Secy. (May 2, 2012) LLC, 680 Watkins Street, be served. SSNY shall mail of State to be mailed to all lawful activities. whom process against may of State, 401 Federal St., Brooklyn, New York 11212. process to: c/o The LLC, Bethlehem Mobile Home 80580 (D) be served. SSNY shall mail Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Purpose: For any lawful 911 Central Ave., #101, Park, LLC , 14 Saybrook (May 2, 2012) process to: c/o The LLC, any lawful act or activity. LEGAL NOTICE purpose. Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: Drive, Glenmont, New York 46 State St., Albany, NY 80252 (D) 80287 (D) all lawful activities. 12077. A registered agent 12207. The registered agent (May 2, 2012) Notice of Formation of Od- (May 2, 2012) 80456 (D) upon whom process against LEGAL NOTICE is: USA Corporate Services yssey Partners, LLC. Ar- (May 2, 2012) the limited liability company Inc. at the same address. ticles of Organization fi led may be served is Rose Notice of Formation of PE- Purpose: all lawful activities. LEGAL NOTICE with Secy. of State of NY LEGAL NOTICE Watkins, mailed c/o Barney RUZZI CAPITAL LLC. Arts. 80588 (D) (SSNY) on 03/22/12. Offi ce LEGAL NOTICE Square Apartments, 225 of Org. was fi led with SSNY (May 2, 2012) Notice of Formation Bou- location: Albany County. NOTICE OF FORMATION State Street, Suite 113, on 4/4/12. Offi ce location: lis LLC Arts. of Org. filed SSNY designated as agent OF A LIMITED LIABILITY NOTICE OF FORMATION Albany County. SSNY des- OF A PROFESSIONAL Schenectady, New York with SSNY 3/21/2012. Off. of LLC upon whom process COMPANY 12305. ignated as agent of LLC LEGAL NOTICE Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY against it may be served. NAME: WORLD CLASS LIMITED LIABILITY COM- whom process against may PANY 80472 (D) designated as agent of SSNY shall mail process to GYMNASTICS ADULT, (May 2, 2012) be served. SSNY shall mail Notice of Formation of JCJ LLC whom process may the LLC, 8 Adams Avenue, LLC. Articles of Organi- NAME: KATHRYN LAMONT process to: c/o The LLC, HOLDINGS OF N.Y. LLC. be served. SSNY shall mail Bayville, NY 11709. Pur- zation were fi led with the TEAL, PLLC, Articles of 46 State St., Albany, NY Arts. of Org. fi led with Secy. Organization were filed process to: c/o The LLC, pose: engage in any lawful Secretary of State of New LEGAL NOTICE 12207. The registered agent of State of NY (SSNY) on 911 Central Ave., #101, act or activity. York (SSNY) on March 23, with the Secretary of State is: USA Corporate Services 3/19/12. Offi ce location: Al- Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: 80278 (D) 2012. Offi ce location: Al- of New York (SSNY) on Notice of Formation Samu- Inc. at the same address. bany County. SSNY desig- all lawful activities. (May 2, 2012) bany County. SSNY has January 25, 2012. Offi ce el Thorpe LLC Arts. of Org. Purpose: all lawful activities. nated as agent of LLC upon 80260 (D) been designated as agent location: Albany County, fi led with SSNY 4/2/2012. 80581 (D) whom process against it (May 2, 2012) of the LLC upon whom 99 Washington Avenue, Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. (May 2, 2012) may be served. SSNY shall LEGAL NOTICE process against it may be Suite 309, Albany, New SSNY designated as agent mail process to: The LLC, served. SSNY shall mail a York 12210. SSNY has of LLC whom process may 43 Willow Lane, Delanson, LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of copy of the process to the been designated as agent be served. SSNY shall mail LEGAL NOTICE NY 12053. Purpose: any PINNERGY, LTD. App. for LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgr- of the PLLC upon who process to: c/o The LLC, 911 lawful activity. Notice of Formation Do- Auth. filed with Secy. of ube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak process against it may be Central Ave., #101, Albany, Notice of Formation of A-Z 80589 (D) ron Enterprises LLC Arts. State of NY (SSNY) on Wildgrube P.C., 2310 Nott served. SSNY shall mail a NY 12206. Purpose: all law- PARTY RENTALS LLC. (May 2, 2012) of Org. filed with SSNY 3/20/12. Off. loc.: Albany St. E., STE 1, Niskayuna, copy of the process to the ful activities. Arts. of Org. was fi led with 3/13/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany County. LP formed in Texas New York 12309. Purpose: PLLC c/o Lynn M. Coles, 80475 (D) SSNY on 4/6/12. Office Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgr- Cnty. SSNY designated as (TX) on 12/31/05. SSNY For any lawful purpose. (May 2, 2012) location: Albany County. LEGAL NOTICE agent of LLC whom pro- designated as agent of 80290 (D) ube P.C., 2310 Nott St. E., SSNY designated as agent cess may be served. SSNY LP upon whom process (May 2, 2012) STE 1, Niskayuna, New of LLC whom process Notice of Formation of a York 12309. Purpose: Pro- shall mail process to: c/o against it may be served. LEGAL NOTICE against may be served. Limited Liability Company The LLC, 911 Central Ave., SSNY shall mail process fessional services Ð attor- SSNY shall mail process (LLC): Name: Livingston #101, Albany, NY 12206. to: Capitol Services, Inc., LEGAL NOTICE ney and counselor-at-law. Notice of Formation Natu- to: c/o The LLC, 46 State Rentals, LLC Arts. of Org. Purpose: all lawful activities. 1218 Central Ave., Ste. 80458 (D) ral Stone & Tile, LLC Arts. St., Albany, NY 12207. The fi led under sec 203 of the 80261 (D) 100, Albany, NY 12205. TX Notice of Formation (May 2, 2012) of Org. filed with SSNY registered agent is: USA LLC Law with NY Secy. (May 2, 2012) address of LP: 350 N. St. of SOMESCENTS LLC. 4/2/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany Corporate Services Inc. at Of State (SSNY) on April Paul St., Ste. 2900, Dallas, Arts. of Org. was fi led with Cnty. SSNY designated as the same address. Purpose: 3, 2012. Offi ce location: TX 75201. Name/address SSNY on 3/26/12. Office LEGAL NOTICE agent of LLC whom pro- all lawful activities. Albany County. SSNY is LEGAL NOTICE of each genl. ptr. available location: Albany County. cess may be served. SSNY 80583 (D) designated as agent of LLC from SSNY. Cert. of LP fi led SSNY designated as agent Notice of Qualifi cation of R shall mail process to: c/o (May 2, 2012) upon whom process against Notice of Formation Ad- with TX Secy. of State, 1019 of LLC whom process Marsac Consulting, LLC. The LLC, 911 Central Ave., it may be served. SSNY vantage Production LLC Brazos, Austin, TX 78701. against may be served. App. for Auth. fi led with Secy. #101, Albany, NY 12206. shall mail process to: 99 So Arts. of Org. fi led with SSNY Purpose: any lawful act or SSNY shall mail process of State of NY (SSNY) on Purpose: all lawful activities. LEGAL NOTICE Lake Ave Box 13, Albany, 3/20/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany activity. to: c/o The LLC, 46 State 3/5/12. Offi ce location: Al- 80476 (D) NY 12208 Purpose: any bany County. LLC formed in Cnty. SSNY designated as 80280 (D) St., Albany, NY 12207. The (May 2, 2012) Notice of Formation of 205 lawful activity. agent of LLC whom pro- (May 2, 2012) registered agent is: USA New Jersey (NJ) on 3/11/02. 207 8TH AVENUE LLC. 80591 (D) cess may be served. SSNY Corporate Services Inc. at SSNY designated as agent Arts. of Org. was fi led with (May 2, 2012) of LLC upon whom process shall mail process to: c/o the same address. Purpose: LEGAL NOTICE SSNY on 4/5/12. Office The LLC, 911 Central Ave., LEGAL NOTICE all lawful activities. against it may be served. location: Albany County. #101, Albany, NY 12206. 80292 (D) SSNY shall mail process Notice of Formation Am- SSNY designated as agent LEGAL NOTICE Purpose: all lawful activities. Notice of Qualification of (May 2, 2012) to the NJ address of LLC: bica III LLC Arts. of Org. of LLC whom process 80262 (D) PINNERGY GP, L.L.C. App. The LLC, 30 Ramar St., fi led with SSNY 3/29/2012. against may be served. Notice of Formation of a (May 2, 2012) for Auth. filed with Secy. Flanders, NJ 07836. Arts. Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY SSNY shall mail process Limited Liability Company of State of NY (SSNY) on LEGAL NOTICE of Org. fi led with NJ Dept. of designated as agent of LLC to: c/o The LLC, 46 State (LLC): Name: Third Ar- 3/20/12. Off. loc.: Albany Treasury, PO Box 302, Tren- whom process may be St., Albany, NY 12207. The bor Hill, LLC Arts. of Org. LEGAL NOTICE County. LLC formed in Tex- Notice of Formation of TRIL- ton, NJ 08646. Purpose: any served. SSNY shall mail registered agent is: USA fi led under sec 203 of the as (TX) on 7/25/11. SSNY LION TECHNOLOGIES lawful activity. process to: c/o The LLC, Corporate Services Inc. at LLC Law with NY Secy. Notice of Qualification designated as agent of LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led 80465 (D) 1579 Central Ave., Albany, the same address. Purpose: of State (SSNY) on April of Simplicity Protection, LLC upon whom process with SSNY on 3/20/12. Of- (May 2, 2012) NY 12205. Purpose: all law- all lawful activities. 3, 2012. Offi ce location: LLC. App. for Auth. filed against it may be served. fi ce location: Albany County. ful activities. 80584 (D) Albany County. SSNY is with Secy. of State of NY SSNY shall mail process SSNY designated as agent 80477 (D) (May 2, 2012) designated as agent of LLC (SSNY) on 3/6/12. Off. loc.: to: Capitol Services, Inc., of LLC whom process LEGAL NOTICE (May 2, 2012) upon whom process against Albany County. LLC formed 1218 Central Ave., Ste. against may be served. it may be served. SSNY in Texas (TX) on 1/24/12. 100, Albany, NY 12205. DE SSNY shall mail process 1083 Brighton Beach Av- LEGAL NOTICE shall mail process to: 99 So enue, LLC. Arts. of Org. SSNY designated as agent address of LLC: 350 N. St. to: c/o The LLC, 46 State LEGAL NOTICE Lake Ave Box 13, Albany, of LLC upon whom process Paul St., Ste. 2900, Dallas, St., Albany, NY 12207. The fi led with SSNY on 3/9/12. Notice of Formation of 70 NY 12208 Purpose: any against it may be served. TX 75201. Arts. of Org. fi led registered agent is: USA Off. Loc.: Albany Co. SSNY Yes Dental of NY, PLLC. 7TH AVENUE LLC. Arts. of lawful activity. SSNY shall mail process with TX Secy. of State, 1019 Corporate Services Inc. at desig. as agt. upon whom Arts. of Org. fi led with SSNY Org. was fi led with SSNY 80592 (D) to: c/o National Registered Brazos, Austin, TX 78701. the same address. Purpose: process may be served. on 3/22/12. Off. Loc.: Albany on 4/5/12. Offi ce location: (May 2, 2012) Agents, Inc., 875 Ave. of the Purpose: any lawful act or all lawful activities. SSNY shall mail process Co. SSNY desig. as agt. Albany County. SSNY des- Americas, Ste. 501, NY, NY activity. 80293 (D) to: The LLC, 4012 Atlantic upon whom process may ignated as agent of LLC The Spotlight May 2, 2012 • Page 27 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE fi led with SSNY 4/10/2012. Arts. of Org. fi led with NY DE address of LLC: 2711 (2) expend such sums for the qualifi ed voters of the Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. Secy. of State(SSNY) on Centerville Rd., Ste. 400, such purpose, (3) levy the School District shall be en- Notice of Formation of Notice of formation of OHD- SSNY designated as agent 4/18/2012. Offi ce location: Wilmington, DE 19808. Arts. tax necessary therefor, to titled to vote in said an- Gutchess West LLC. Arts. of SOUTHEND III, LLC. of LLC whom process may Albany County. SSNY is des- of Org. fi led with DE Secy. be levied and collected in nual vote and election. A Org. fi led with Secy. of State Arts. of Org. fi led with NY be served. SSNY shall mail ignated as agent of the LLC of State, 401 Federal St., annual installments in such qualifi ed voter is one who of NY (SSNY) on 4/2/12. Of- Secy. of State(SSNY) on process to: c/o The LLC, upon whom process against Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. years and in such amounts is (1) a citizen of the United fi ce location: Albany County. 3/30/2012. Offi ce location: 911 Central Ave., #101, it may be served. SSNY shall Purpose: any lawful activity. as may be determined by States of America, (2) eigh- SSNY designated as agent Albany County. SSNY is Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: mail process to: I. David 81114 (D) the Board of Education, teen (18) years of age or of LLC upon whom process designated as agent of the all lawful activities. Swawite, 40 Beaver St., (May 2, 2012) taking into account state older, and (3) resident with against it may be served. LLC upon whom process 80824 (D) Albany NY 12207. Purpose: aid received, and (4) in the School District for a SSNY shall mail process against it may be served. (May 2, 2012) For any lawful purpose. anticipation of the collec- period of thirty (30) days to: c/o CT Corporation Sys- SSNY shall mail process to: 80999 (D) LEGAL NOTICE tion of such tax, to issue preceding the annual vote tem, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY I. David Swawite, 40 Bea- (May 2, 2012) bonds and notes of the and election. The School 10011, registered agent ver St., Albany NY 12207. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of LLC- District at one time or from District may require all per- upon whom process may be Purpose: For any lawful IQBAL 7 LLC has fi led an time to time in the princi- sons offering to vote at the served. Purpose: all lawful purpose. Notice of Formation Corey LEGAL NOTICE Articles of Organization pal amount not to exceed budget vote and election to purposes. 80803 (D) W. Hunter, M.D. PLLC Arts. with the Secretary of State $660,000, or enter into a provide one form of proof of 80593 (D) (May 2, 2012) of Org. filed with SSNY Notice of Formation of New York on 3/23/12. Its lease-purchase agreement residency pursuant to Edu- (May 2, 2012) 4/13/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany of SHEPHERD REALTY offi ce is located in Albany at a principal amount not to cation Law section 2018- Cnty. SSNY designated as LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led County. The Secretary of exceed $660,000 to acquire c. Such form may include a LEGAL NOTICE agent of LLC whom pro- with SSNY on 4/23/12. Of- State has been designated such vehicles. driver’s license, a non-driver LEGAL NOTICE cess may be served. SSNY fi ce location: Albany Coun- as agent upon whom pro- To transact such other busi- identifi cation card, a utility NOTICE OF FILING OF shall mail process to: c/o ty. SSNY designated as cess may be served. A ness as may properly come bill, or a voter registration Notice of Formation of LU- ARTICLES OF ORGANIZA- The LLC, 911 Central Ave., agent of LLC whom process copy of any process shall before the meeting pursu- card. Upon offer of proof MINOUS REALTY LLC. Arts. TION IN NEW YORK #101, Albany, NY 12206. against may be served. be mailed to 24 Mercer ant to the Education Law of of residency, the School of Org. was fi led with SSNY BY A LIMITED LIABILITY Purpose: all lawful activities. SSNY shall mail process St., Albany, NY 12203. Its the State of New York. District may also require on 4/9/12. Offi ce location: COMPANY 80825 (D) to: c/o The LLC, 46 State business is to engage in any The election and budget all persons offering to vote Albany County. SSNY des- Name: Eye Care Enter- (May 2, 2012) St., Albany, NY 12207. The lawful activity for which lim- vote shall be by voting to provide their signature, ignated as agent of LLC prises, LLC. Articles of registered agent is: USA ited liability companies may machine or absentee bal- printed name and address whom process against may Organization fi led with sec. Corporate Services Inc. at be organized under Section lot. The hours during which as per School District Policy be served. SSNY shall mail of state of NY(SOS) on LEGAL NOTICE the same address. Purpose: 203 of the New York Limited the polls shall be kept open 2120.2. process to: c/o The LLC, 4/12/12. Offi ce location: Al- all lawful activities. Liability Company Act. shall be from 7:00 a.m. to AND FURTHER NOTICE 46 State St., Albany, NY bany County. SOS is des- Notice of Qualification of 81000 (D) 81115 (D) 9:00 p.m. prevailing time IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 12207. The registered agent ignated as agent of LLC for American Senior Benefi ts, (May 2, 2012) (May 2, 2012) or for as long thereafter as pursuant to a policy adopted is: USA Corporate Services service of process. SOS LLC. App. for Auth. fi led with necessary to enable quali- by the Board of Education in Inc. at the same address. shall mail copy of process Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) fi ed voters who are in the accordance with Sections Purpose: all lawful activities. to 49 North Street, Delmar, on 4/11/12. Offi ce location: LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE polling place at 9:00 p.m. 2035 and 2008 of the Edu- 80798 (D) NY 12054. Purpose: Any Albany County. LLC formed to cast their ballots. cation law, any referenda (May 2, 2012) lawful act or activity. in Ohio (OH) on 5/25/01. NOTICE OF FORMATION LEGAL NOTICE OF PUB- AND FURTHER NOTICE or propositions to amend 80812 (D) SSNY designated as agent OF LIC HEARING, BUDGET IS HEREBY GIVEN that a the budget, or otherwise (May 2, 2012) of LLC upon whom process LIMITED LIABILITY COM- VOTE AND ELECTION copy of the statement of to be submitted for voting LEGAL NOTICE against it may be served. PANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- the amount of money which at said vote and election, SSNY shall mail process to: Articles of Organization of EN, that a Public Hearing will be required to fund the must be fi led with the Board Notice of Formation of 343 LEGAL NOTICE c/o CT Corporation System, DCyr Realty, LLC (“LLC”) on the proposed 2012-2013 GNR REALTY LLC. Arts. of School District’s budget for of Education at the Beth- 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011. fi led with the Secretary of Budget for the Bethlehem the 2012-2013 school year, lehem Central School on Org. was fi led with SSNY Notice of Formation Principal offi ce of LLC: 2504 State of New York (“SSNY”) Central School District shall on 4/9/12. Offi ce location: of GLADSTONE HOLD- exclusive of public monies, or before April 16, 2012 at Armatrading, Cedar Park, on April 23, 2012, effective be held at the Bethlehem and Basic STAR exemp- 5:00 p.m., prevailing time; Albany County. SSNY des- INGS LLC. Arts. of Org. TX 78613. Arts. of Org. on the date of fi ling. Offi ce Central High School located ignated as agent of LLC was filed with SSNY on tion impact report may be must be typed or printed in fi led with OH Secy. of State, Location: Albany County. at 700 Delaware Avenue, obtained by any taxpayer in the English language; must whom process against may 4/10/12. Office location: 180 East Broad St., 16th SSNY has been designated Delmar, Albany County, be served. SSNY shall mail Albany County. SSNY des- the District during the four- be directed to the Clerk of Fl., Columbus, OH 43215. as agent of the LLC upon New York, on Wednesday, teen days immediately pre- the School District; must process to: c/o The LLC, ignated as agent of LLC Purpose: any lawful activity whom process against it May 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., 46 State St., Albany, NY whom process against may ceding the Annual Meeting be signed by at least Two 80827 (D) may be served. SSNY may Prevailing Time. The bud- except Saturdays, Sundays Hundred Forty Seven (247) 12207. The registered agent be served. SSNY shall mail (May 2, 2012) mail a copy of any process get will be available for is: USA Corporate Services process to: c/o The LLC, or holidays, at the Bethle- of the qualifi ed voters of the to the LLC at 160 Witter review commencing on April hem Central High School, District; and must state the Inc. at the same address. 46 State St., Albany, NY Road, Altamont, New York 25, 2012 at the Bethlehem Purpose: all lawful activities. 12207. The registered agent Business Offi ce, 700 Dela- name and residence of each LEGAL NOTICE 12009, which is the princi- Central High School, Busi- ware Avenue, Delmar, New signer. However, the School 80799 (D) is: USA Corporate Services pal business location. The ness Offi ce, 700 Delaware Inc. at the same address. York, and the offices of Board will not entertain (May 2, 2012) NOTICE OF FORMATION purpose for which the LLC Avenue, Delmar, New York, each Elementary School, or place before the voters Purpose: all lawful activities. OF NEW YORK LIMITED is formed is to engage in and the offices of each 80821 (D) the Middle School, the High any proposition if its pur- LIABILITY COMPANY any lawful act or activity for Elementary School, the School of the District, the pose is beyond the power LEGAL NOTICE (May 2, 2012) 1. The name of the limited which limited liability com- Middle School and the High School District Website of the voters or is illegal, or liability company is RJM panies may be organized School of the District. and the Bethlehem Public any proposition requiring DAGON ENTERPRISES, Development, LLC. under the NYS Limited Li- AND NOTICE IS FURTHER LLC Library between the hours the expenditure of moneys LEGAL NOTICE 2. The Articles of Organi- ability Company Law. GIVEN that the election of of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., which fails to include spe- Notice of formation of zation creating the limited 81005 (D) candidates to the Bethle- DAGON ENTERPRISES, Notice of Formation of FABE prevailing time and also at cific appropriations for all liability company were fi led (May 2, 2012) hem Central School Board said District Election. such expenditures required LLC, a limited liability com- FOODS, LLC. Arts. of Org. in the Offi ce of the Secretary of Education and the budget pany (the “LLC”). Articles was filed with SSNY on AND FURTHER NOTICE IS by the proposition or any of State on April 13, 2012. vote will be held on Tuesday, HEREBY GIVEN THAT peti- proposition which must be of Organization filed with 4/10/12. Office location: 3. The principal office of May 15, 2012 between the the Secretary of State Albany County. SSNY des- LEGAL NOTICE tions nominating candidates included in this notice of the the limited liability company hours of 7:00 a.m. and for the offi ce of member of annual meeting and was not of NY (the “SSNY”) on ignated as agent of LLC is in Albany County. Notice of Formation 23-67 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, 4/3/12. Offi ce location: Al- whom process against may the Board of Education and received at least 60 days 4. The Secretary of State is Realty LLC Arts. of Org. fi led in the upper gymnasium for the offi ce of Trustee of prior to the annual meeting. bany County. The SSNY be served. SSNY shall mail designated as the agent of with SSNY 4/20/2012. Off. of the Bethlehem Central has been designated as process to: c/o The LLC, the Bethlehem Public Li- Date: Delmar, New York the limited liability company Loc.: Albany Cnty. SSNY High School, 700 Delaware brary shall be fi led with the March 28, 2012 agent of the LLC, upon 46 State St., Albany, NY upon whom process against designated as agent of Avenue, Delmar, Albany whom process against it 12207. The registered agent District Clerk at the District Judith E. Kehoe it may be served and the LLC whom process may County, New York, at which Clerk’s offi ce at the Bethle- may be served. The SSNY is: USA Corporate Services post offi ce address to which be served. SSNY shall mail time the polls will be opened District Clerk shall mail a copy of any Inc. at the same address. hem Central High School, the Secretary of State shall process to: c/o The LLC, to vote by voting machine on Business Offi ce, 700 Dela- Bethlehem Central School process to the LLC, 911 Purpose: all lawful activities. mail any copy of process 911 Central Ave., #101, the following items: District Central Avenue, #105, Al- 80820 (D) ware Avenue, Delmar, New against it is: 524A Kenwood Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: York, not later than April 80832 (D) bany, New York 12206. The (May 2, 2012) Avenue, Delmar, New York all lawful activities. PROPOSITION #1 (May 2, 2012) purposes of the LLC are to 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Each 12054. 81006 (D) To adopt the annual budget petition must be directed to acquire, own, hold, improve, 5. The limited liability com- (May 2, 2012) of the Bethlehem Central manage and operate the LEGAL NOTICE the District Clerk, must be pany is formed for the pur- School District for the fi s- signed by at least Ninety LEGAL NOTICE real property known as 80, pose of engaging in any cal year 2012-2013 and to 84 and 88 North Williams Notice of Formation Nine (99) qualifi ed voters of NOTICE OF COMPLETION business purposes permit- LEGAL NOTICE authorize the requisite por- the District and must state Street, in the Village and of BRISBANE VENTURES ted by law. OF TENTATIVE ASSESS- LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led tion therefore to be raised the name and residence Town of Whitehall, New 80994 (D) Notice of Formation Inward by taxation on the taxable MENT ROLL York (the “Property”) and to with SSNY on 4/10/12. Of- Unfold Design LLC Arts. of the candidate. A copy Pursuant to Section 505 and fi ce location: Albany Coun- (May 2, 2012) property of the District. of such petitions may be acquire, own, hold, improve, of Org. filed with SSNY PROPOSITION #2 1526 of the Real Property manage and operate the ty. SSNY designated as 4/23/2012. Off. Loc.: Albany obtained at the Office of Tax Law agent of LLC whom process To elect two (2) members District Clerk in the Bethle- real property known as 7 -9 LEGAL NOTICE Cnty. SSNY designated as of the Board of Education Notice is hereby given that North Main Street in the Vil- against may be served. agent of LLC whom pro- hem Central School District the Assessor of the Town of SSNY shall mail process to a three (3) year term during regular school hours. lage and Town of Whitehall, Notice of Formation cess may be served. SSNY commencing on July 1, Bethlehem, County of Albany, known as Whitehall Marina to: c/o The LLC, 46 State of CLOS THALES LLC. Arts. shall mail process to: c/o AND FURTHER NOTICE has completed the tentative St., Albany, NY 12207. The 2012 and expiring on June IS HEREBY GIVEN that (the “Property 2”). of Org. was fi led with SSNY The LLC, 911 Central Ave., 30, 2015 to succeed Lynne assessment roll for the cur- 80801 (D) registered agent is: USA on 4/17/12. Office loca- #101, Albany, NY 12206. applications for absentee rent year and that a copy is Corporate Services Inc. at Lenhardt and Charmaine ballots will be obtainable (May 2, 2012) tion: Albany County. SSNY Purpose: all lawful activities. Wijeyesinghe, whose terms available at the offi ce of the the same address. Purpose: designated as agent of LLC 81007 (D) between the hours of 8:30 Assessor at 445 Delaware expire on June 30, 2012. a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- all lawful activities. whom process against may (May 2, 2012) Avenue, Delmar, NY where it 80822 (D) PROPOSITION #3 day through Friday, except LEGAL NOTICE be served. SSNY shall mail Resolved, that the Board may be seen and examined (May 2, 2012) process to: c/o The LLC, holidays, from the District by any interested person ROETTENKILL ASSOCI- of Trustees of the Beth- Clerk. Completed applica- 46 State St., Albany, NY LEGAL NOTICE lehem Public Library be beginning on May 1st. ATES, LLC 12207. The registered agent tions for absentee ballots HEARING OF COMPLAINTS Notice of formation of authorized to expend for must be received by the LEGAL NOTICE is: USA Corporate Services Notice of Formation Adhara the operation of such library YOU MUST FILE A FOR- ROETTENKILL ASSOCI- Inc. at the same address. New York, LLC Arts. of Org. District Clerk at least seven MAL WRITTEN GRIEVANCE ATES, LLC, a limited liability Notice of Qualification of for the fiscal year July 1, (7) days prior to the vote if Purpose: all lawful activities. fi led with SSNY 4/16/2012. 2012 to June 30, 2013, the WITH THE BOARD OF AS- company (the “LLC”). Ar- BEKDAS WATCH COM- 80995 (D) Off. Loc.: Albany Cnty. the ballot is to be mailed to SESSMENT REVIEW NO PANY, LLC. Authority fi led sum of $3,913,041 and that the voter, or the day before ticles of Organization fi led (May 2, 2012) SSNY designated as agent LATER THAN MAY 22ND with the Secretary of State with Secy. Of State of N.Y. the Board of Education of the election, if the ballot is of LLC whom process may Bethlehem Central School 2012, BY 8PM. of NY (the “SSNY”) on (SSNY) on 4/6/12. Office be served. SSNY shall mail to be delivered personally to The Assessor will be in at- location: Albany County. District of the Towns of the voter. Absentee ballots 4/6/12. Offi ce location: Al- LEGAL NOTICE process to: c/o The LLC, tendance with the tentative bany County. The SSNY LLC formed in New Jer- Bethlehem and New Scot- must be received by the 911 Central Ave., #101, land, County of Albany, New assessment roll Monday has been designated as sey (NJ) on 12/5/11. SSNY Notice of Formation of ONE Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: District Clerk not later than through Friday between the agent of the LLC, upon designated as agent of LLC York, be authorized to levy 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2012. PEAR PRODUCTIONS all lawful activities. the necessary tax therefor. hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 whom process against it upon whom process against LLC. Arts. of Org. was fi led 81008 (D) A list of all persons to whom p.m., Wednesday evening, may be served. The SSNY it may be served. SSNY shall PROPOSITION #4 absentee ballots shall have with SSNY on 4/17/12. Of- (May 2, 2012) To elect two (2) trustee to May 9th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and shall mail a copy of any mail process to: c/o The LLC, fi ce location: Albany Coun- been issued will be avail- Saturday May 19th 9 a.m to process to the LLC, 911 46 State St., Albany, NY the Board of Trustees of the able in the office of the ty. SSNY designated as Bethlehem Public Library, noon by appointment only. Central Avenue, #105, Al- 12207. The registered agent agent of LLC whom process LEGAL NOTICE District Clerk from 8:30 a.m. The Board of Assessment bany, New York 12206. The is: USA Corporate Services one (1) for a fi ve (5) year until 4:00 p.m. prevailing against may be served. term commencing on July 1, Review will meet on Tuesday purposes of the LLC are to Inc. at the same address. NJ SSNY shall mail process Notice of Qualification of time on each of the fi ve days May 22nd 9 a.m. Ð noon and join with Bay Marine, LLC address of LLC: 321 Rt.3 W, LOVESICK LLC. App. for 2012 and expiring on June prior to the day of the elec- to: c/o The LLC, 46 State 30, 2017 and one (1) for a 6 p.m. Ð 8 p.m. to hear and and create a joint business Paramus, NJ 07652. Arts. Of St., Albany, NY 12207. The Auth. filed with Secy. of tion, except Saturday, May examine all complaints in venture known as Dagon Org. fi led with the NJ Secy. State of NY (SSNY) on one yer term commencing 12 and Sunday, May 13, registered agent is: USA on July 1, 2012 and expiring relation to assessments, on Enterprises, LLC and to Of State, 33 W. State St., Corporate Services Inc. at 4/9/12. Fictitious name 2012, and on the day set for the application of any person accomplish any lawful busi- Trenton, NY 08608. Purpose: in NY State: LOVESICK on June 30, 2013. the election. Any qualifi ed the same address. Purpose: PROPOSITION #5 believing himself to be ag- ness which at any time shall any lawful activity. all lawful activities. MOVIE LLC. Offi ce location: voter may challenge the ac- grieved. appear conducive to or 80823 (D) Albany County. LLC formed RESOLVED, that the Board ceptance of the ballot of any 80996 (D) of Education of the Bethle- Patricia C. McVee, IAO expedient for the protection (May 2, 2012) (May 2, 2012) in Delaware (DE) on 4/4/12. person on such list, by mak- or benefi t of the Limited Li- SSNY designated as agent hem Central School District, ing his/her challenge and Assessor, Town of ability Company. of LLC upon whom process is hereby authorized to (1) reasons therefore known Bethlehem 80802 (D) LEGAL NOTICE against it may be served. acquire school vehicles at a to the Inspector of Election 81002 (D) LEGAL NOTICE cost not to exceed $660,000 (May 2, 2012) SSNY shall mail process before the close of the polls. (May 2, 2012) Notice of Formation Notice of formation of OHD- to: 9159 Delano Street, Unit which is estimated to be AND FURTHER NOTICE Olympe LLC Arts. of Org. VETERANS TROY LLC. 9901, Naples, FL 34113. the maximum cost thereof, IS HEREBY GIVEN that Page 28 • May 2, 2012 The Spotlight Councilwoman’s absence questioned

Nisky’s Liz Kasper gone the timeframe this year to wasn’t going to run … but from fi ve of seven town leave because it was February I was asked to run and I “I am certainly, if you ask vacation and spring break, so explained that we had some meetings this year, anybody, I am very visible she wasn’t missing “as much.” obligations this winter and records reveal trends and very approachable. I am Kasper noted there have that I would be (in Florida),” been previous board members Kasper said. By JOHN PURCELL not going to say that I haven’t that have had jobs out of state Kasper said she has [email protected] been a diligent member of the and who were absent from received many phone calls and several meetings. emails of encouragement and Amid heated debates on a board.” “I certainly don’t support from residents since proposal to build a new indoor Niskayuna Councilwoman Liz Orzel Kasper recommend it and I don’t the April 19 meeting, with recreation in Niskayuna, there plan to continue for that length residents confirming they has been one Town Board of time,” she said. “If I were know she does a good job. member noticeably absent going to be down there next Since 1990, out of Kasper’s “Liz, I voted for you and I “Sitting in Florida … is not from meetings. winter, I will make sure that it years on the board she held will not do so again unless you being responsible to the Councilwoman Liz Orzel doesn’t conflict with meeting the most absences of all board attend meetings and that goes taxpayers.” Kasper was present for the for everybody on this board,” times.” members for all of the years Rizzo said it is “not first meeting of the year on Jan. Whitmyer Drive resident Amy She said if there were not except 2007, 2001, 1993 and legitimate” for Kasper to say 12, but was absent from the Howansky said. “Your job is to controversial issues being 1991. Two of those years, 2008 she kept up with meetings and following five meetings until be here, your job is to discuss debated, she’s not sure and 1994, she was tied with a town issues while she is out of returning on the Thursday, things in a public open forum anyone would have noticed fellow board member for most state, because she is elected April 19, meeting. All other to hear our views and to vote her absence. absences. for “the power of the vote.” board members were present according to the views of the “If this controversy wasn’t Kasper said in 2001, when “Once you leave this table for the seven meeting held so people in the town.” happening … people wouldn’t she had six absences, her Liz, you are no different than far this year. After the recent Earlier in the meeting, have noticed that I wasn’t here,” mother was dying. In previous I am,” Rizzo said. “You are meeting, Kasper said she Kasper said she watched she said. “They made a point of years, she said she has had to doing nothing more than was in Florida at a home she meeting videos “several times” it because of this ‘whose side,’ have surgeries that led to her what I am purchased last year. while she was away, allowing people missing meetings. doing and “We bought a house in her to see presentations given were She also noted attendance at I am not See a breakdown and year-to-year Florida, I’m not moving and hear residents’ concerns. scared agenda meetings traditionally an elected attendance for all Niskayuna board there,” Kasper said after the She said she read three local of whose wasn’t recorded, so she said official.” members at spotlightnews.com. meeting. “We were doing a lot newspapers, too. side I was there were several times she Kasper of remodeling this year and I “I am fully informed,” said on.” was at a meeting that was not said even was going to get back in March Kasper. “I read your emails As the officially recorded. if she was present at meeting and then my granddaughter and I read everything that I recreation center project “The agenda meetings have she probably wouldn’t be got married down there.” got.” would require bonding, a always not been recorded … responding to residents’ Kasper said the property is supermajority vote of 4-1 but the agenda meetings are Kasper said she didn’t comments during the meeting going to be a “vacation home.” would be required to pass it. now being recorded,” she reply to emails because she because it has been the policy She said since Town Board wanted to “listen to the whole said. meeting are typically two of the current administration thing” on the proposed indoor to not respond at meetings. A look back at Kasper in 2011 attended 75 weeks apart there is ample recreation center before percent of the Town Board’s “That part I don’t see as a attendance time to go to Florida for 10 making any statements on meetings and 83 percent in lack, because we sit here many Kasper was first elected to days. the project. 2010. During these three meetings … and you don’t see The Spotlight reviewed office in 1986, and since that years, Supervisor Joe Landry Former Town Board the board members respond,” Town Board meeting minutes time has served on the board is the only board member candidate Linda Rizzo, who Kasper said. “Even if I was from 1990 to the present and except during a time period of attending every meeting. left the town GOP and filed a here I probably wouldn’t have 1996 through 1999. found in 15 of the 19 years change of enrollment to join All board members besides been responding.” The Spotlight reviewed Kasper served as a board the Democratic Party while Kasper have attended every Kasper said her extended meeting records from 1990 member during that time Kasper (also a Democrat) meeting in 2012 absence is not something that to present day. Excluding the period, she was either the was out of state, also voiced In 2011, Councilwoman will continue in future years. years Kasper was not on the most absent board member or her discontent at the recent Julie McDonnell attended board, there have been 478 was tied for the most absences. meeting. “I didn’t ever leave, I was 91.7 percent of meetings here for everything,” Kasper Town Board meetings during Upon Kasper’s return, “When you are elected by (two missed), Councilwoman said. “If I am gone for any her tenure since that time. some residents on April 19 the public, you are elected to Denise Murphy McGraw length of time I will certainly Kasper attended 391 of them, voiced concern about her come to board meetings and attended 87.5 percent (three make sure I am back.” or about 82 percent. extended absence. cast your vote,” Rizzo said. missed) and Councilman Kasper said she picked The meeting numbers Jonathan McKinney attended include regular meetings, 79.2 percent (five missed). special meetings, budget In 2010, McDonnell hearings and any other official attended 91.7 percent (two Got news or views? gathering of the board to vote missed), McGraw also on resolutions. Spotlight Newspapers welcomes announcements of programs or events occurring in our attended 91.7 percent and “I do the other things, and coverage area. McKinney attended 95.8 I have always done the other All events must be open to the public and announcements should contain the date, time, percent (one missed). things and I am there,” Kasper The Town Supervisor location and cost (if any) of the event, along with contact information. Announcements are said when asked about her published space and time permitting. receives a salary of $53,800 record. and the four board members Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected], faxed to 439-5198, or mailed to She said throughout the Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar 12054. receive a salary of $10,450, years she has been very active with all five receiving health, The deadline for all announcements is noon Friday prior to publication. in the community outside of dental and vision insurance. The Spotlight Newspapers also welcomes letters from readers on subjects of local and regional attending board meetings. The board members also interest. Letters are subject to editing and should be contained to 500 words or less. “I am certainly, if you ask receive a pension. Town All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Spotlight Newspapers anybody, I am very visible Comptroller Paul Sebesta said reserves the right to limit the number of letters published from a single author. and very approachable,” she these salaries have remained Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected], faxed to 439-5198, or mailed to said. “I am not going to say unchanged for the last five Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar 12054. that I haven’t been a diligent years. The deadline for all letters is noon Friday prior to publication. member of the board.” To view a spreadsheet of Spotlight Newspapers also welcomes longer opinion pieces for the Point of View section. Kasper said she did hesitate data complied by The Spotlight to run again because of her listing meeting attendance For information on submitting a Point of View, e-mail [email protected] or call plans to purchase a home in from 2000-12, visit www. 439-4949. Florida with her husband. spotlightnews.com. “When I ran in the fall I

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Kentucky. Bazzle said that in their bodies that didn’t could be arranged. exist 100 years ago. ■ Plant Residents and “Most us don’t call (From Page 1) environmental activists at these waste-to-energy summarized the the Wednesday meeting plants but wasted energy gasification process. He were concerned about plants,” he said. also fi elded questions from aesthetics, environmental Resident Linda residents and members of safety and the safety of Jasinski said although the board. employees who could she is undecided on the The new technology one day work at the project, it is something patented by RST uses a plant. Some were also the town should continue single-stream method to concerned that after to research. She said clean and feed waste into recycling is accounted for, residents were also a kiln that slowly rotates the waste fed into the plant opposed to a recycling as it is heated. Metals are would not have enough center being placed on picked out of the material material to be turned into the site out of fear that with magnets. According renewable aggregate. materials sent to the to the company, the Jim Travers, a facility, like plastic bags, reusable byproduct ash Ravena resident and would fl y into the town. is sifted through a screen member of the Citizens “They went a couple and gases are transported Environmental Coalition, hundred feet and set up to a separate reduction Selkirk Coeymans Ravena shop in Albany so if there chamber to produce Against Pollution and are any problems we still power that is then fed back the Coalition Against had them, but now we to the grid. The remaining Riverfront Pollution don’t have the tax income fumes are passed through The highlighted area at the center of the photo shows the proposed location for the said the site interferes from it, the benefi ts from a pollution control unit waste-to-energy plant. with the natural course it and we don’t have the to remove contaminants Submitted photo of the Normanskill and control over it and that the structure could be before being released into the byproducts can be In 2011, a similar and approval from the kind of thing. … We have the air. unstable because of the to have an open mind, we used to create concrete waste-to-energy facility Army Corps of Engineers soil. The company argues and recyclable tin and said to be using different would also be needed. can’t just shut it down,” that it design is different aluminum. technology was proposed “This is not something Jasinski said. “They said they would I would want in my from a typical incineration The facility could by a company in like to see the review Supervisor John plant, a fact that was Connecticut to the City town,” he said. “We’re Clarkson said the potentially process 1,500 completed in a year, but not hearing a whole lot. questioned by many tons of waste per day using of Albany to be built on that’s a pretty optimistic board would consider residents who spoke out land in the port of Albany. This is a very superfi cial forming another citizen’s two lines and produce 50 timeline,” he said. “The overview, what we’re about the proposal. megawatts of power per The city’s Department process could take years.” committee to help study seeing … I would have to the proposal while more The gases and ash hour. of Development and As an incentive, the created from the waste Planning said the project tell you there isn’t really informational meetings All waste would be town would receive not enough in host benefi ts and public hearings would materials are reusable, transported to the facility is no longer being only property taxes but according to RST. The considered. for this to profi t the town be held in the future. by train and river. For the a “community host fee” in any way.” company claims 25 According to Morelli, “The proposal really project to move forward similar to a tipping fee at Travers told the percent of materials (the the town would need to an Environmental landfi lls. still needs to be properly resulting ash) is usually board there is no known vetted,” said Morelli. “The change a zoning law to Impact Statement The town board told sent back to a landfi ll. The would be needed for the ventilation system that board will look at all of allow the plant to be built Bazzle it would like to can clean 100 percent of new gasifi cation process in the heavy industrial use Bethlehem project with the facts and do the right was touted by RST as the see the environmental toxins before they are thing. Right now, they just area and also change an a review from local and impact study and “technology of the future” state agencies. Public fi ltrated into the air and can’t make an informed existing law prohibiting any other information every baby born today is that will one day replace the import of industrial hearings would need decision without all of the landfi lls altogether, since associated with building born with 200 chemicals information.” waste. to be set in the future the company’s facility in

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[email protected] The Sleasman’s love of the game came from their father, Dan Sr., while growing There is a difference between being up in Colonie. the best squash player in the Capital “He’d just bring me to the courts to District and being the best squash player hit with him when I was younger, and I in the world. always loved it,” said Kyle. “It’s been a Albany area champion Kyle Sleasman great sport for me.” learned that fact when he took on former “I love all sports, but this sport has world No. 1 John White in the opening captured my passion and I don’t think I’ll round of the Albany Open at Siena ever let it go,” added Dan Jr. College April 13. Though Sleasman What makes squash so appealing to put up a good fi ght, White still won the the Sleasmans is that it requires power, best-of-fi ve match 11-5, 11-7 and 11-9 to fi nesse and endurance. Squash players advance to the second round. can hit the ball hard – White holds the “He’s just able to put amazing pressure world record for hardest backhand (172 on you, and I was really fatigued,” said miles per hour) and hardest forehand Sleasman, who had a 5-1 lead in the third shots (171 mph) – but they can also try game before White pulled out the victory. to foul up their opponents by hitting a “That’s all it takes.” soft drop shot to the corner. And with Sleasman and his older brother, Dan, near-constant action, squash players can represented the region at the Albany burn up a lot of calories in a short period Open – one of the last stops on this year’s of time. Pro Squash Tour. Dan lost to Guyana “Fitness is a huge factor because national squash team member Robert these (pro) guys all have tremendous McDavid in three games in his opening ability,” said Dan. “If you’ve got two guys round match. with similar ability and one guy is a little “I treated it like any other match, more fi t than the other guy, that guy will but I quickly learned that it wasn’t like likely win.” any other match,” said Dan Sleasman, “If tennis (players) are fi t, then these who coaches the Siena College squash (squash) guys are twice as fi t,” said Kyle. team with Kyle. “I played a guy with “They’re constantly in motion. There is extraordinary talent, and I enjoyed every no down time.” minute of it.” In terms of conditioning, the pros the “He was very tough,” said McDavid, Sleasmans played had the advantage. who coaches Vassar College’s squash Still, Kyle and Dan did the best they could team. “He’s the same as me. 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Luciano Memorial Meet clearing the bar at 5 feet, scored well in the shot put long jump duo of Dylan Suburban Council game in Hudson Falls. 3 inches, while Buckey and long jump to claim Stephen Farrell had Languth and Drew Duguid of the season by beating placed third with a cleared the title with 2,765 points. fi ve goals and fi ve assists The Lady Dutch took first place with a Columbia 7-6 Saturday in height of 5 feet. Emma Justice Spear of Glens Falls to lead a balanced Shaker finished with 72 points combined distance of 39 East Greenbush. Willard’s Keishorea was second with 2,650 attack. Stephen Rehfuss to finish behind meet feet, 0.5 inches. The Eagles (1-7 league, Armstrong won the title points. and Tim Leahy each con- champion Shaker, which 3-8 overall) overcame a had 110 points. by clearing 5 feet, 6 inches. D’Angelo Livingston Bethlehem also scored tributed four goals, and also won an individual title 3-1 deficit by outscoring Nick Dodd added two Anna Pickett was victories in three girls Dejana Harris and Abby for Guilderland. Livingston relays. The 3,200-meter the Blue Devils 4-1 in the goals and three assists. Marco swept the hurdles second for Guilderland in second quarter to take a 5-4 threw the discus 142 feet, relay of Christina Gosstola recorded a hat for Guilderland. Harris the 800-meter run with a halftime lead. Bethlehem 3 inches to take fi rst place Macfarlane, Lindsay trick, while Christensen won the 100-meter high time of 2:24.82. Shaker’s and Columbia traded goals in the event. Cheu, Abbi Wright and and Sam Vincent each hurdles with a time of 15.70 Maryanna Lansing twice in the second half Guilderland’s Kelly Quick fi nished with added a pair of assists for seconds, while Marco took fi nished fi rst with a time before the Eagles pulled of 2:23.42. 3,200-meter relay team a winning time of 9:54.1, Bethlehem. fi rst place in the 400-meter of Nathan Scott, Pranav out the one-goal win. while the duo of Lindsay The Eagles returned intermediate hurdles with Guilderland’s boys team Nayak, Matt Pasquali and Liam Christensen Lee and Jenna Hendrick to action Tuesday against Dan Ritwik placed second scored three goals, and won the long jump relay undefeated Niskayuna. with a time of 8:33.02. with a distance of 28 feet, John Gosstola contributed gone from being elated They travel to Shaker Queensbury’s team of 5.5 inches. Vicky Buehler two goals and two assists over the addition of Thursday. Zach Vanderzee, James and Sarah Hospodar for Bethlehem. Goaltender ■ Elation Richardson to being out- Doty, Ben Baker and Zach teamed up to win the triple Dan Comber stopped 12 Guilderland (4-3, 5-4) (From Page 36) and-out depressed over Flint won with a time of jump relay with a distance shots. played its fi rst game in a the entire Browns draft 8:20.48. of 66 feet, 2.5 inches. Sean Kelly and Evan week when it hosted Sara- texted me the selection. If class. Even the selection of I had been near a TV set, I Staats each had two toga Tuesday. The Dutch- Miami, Fla. wide receiver goals and an assists for men’s last game was an 8-6 would have likely smashed Travis Benjamin early in it to pieces. Columbia. win against Ballston Spa the fourth round didn’t www.Spotlightnews.com Bethlehem couldn’t last Tuesday. Weeden? A 28-year- make me feel any better. 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Despite losing us thus far are pretty indicative of over Colonie. how we prepared for this season,” in straight sets, both brothers Cara Quimby led the said Voorheesville coach Kyle way for the Lady Dutch are hoping their efforts will help Turski. “We had a bad taste in our (9-0 league, 11-0 overall) increase squash’s popularity in mouths after the way our season with four goals and an the Capital District. ended last year.” assist. Morgan Hardt and Pitching and defense continue Mackenzie Cietek each See Page 34. to be strengths for the Blackbirds contributed hat tricks, and this season, but the offense has Kendall Cietek added a picked up, too. goal and three assists. “Everybody is hitting the ball Goaltender Jess Madsen well right now,” said Turski. “We needed only four saves to have a team batting average of pick up the victory for .337 and an on-base percentage Guilderland. Sara Lester of .460. We have 26 extra-base made 12 saves for Colonie. Follow us hits between our No. 2 and No. The Lady Dutch 6 hitters.” Voorheesville’s Kevin Connolly pitches during last Wednesday’s Colonial have now scored 10 or on Twitter In its most recent game, Council game against Lansingburgh at Knickerbacker Park. Connolly more goals in all 11 of Voorheesville received a strong scattered seven hits in a 4-2 Blackbirds victory. Rob Jonas/Spotlight their games, and they’ve Hear about local sports as performance from pitcher reached the 20-goal plateau they happen with Rob Jonas — Kevin Connolly, who limited record on the line Monday when it that includes rematches against three times. One of those @jonas_spotlight. Lansingburgh (3-2, 7-3) to seven met Albany Academy in a Colonial Schalmont, Watervliet and Albany three games came last hits. Anthony Scaccia drove in Council game. Academy if they want to avoid the Thursday when they three of the Blackbirds’ four runs “Academy is 3-3 in the league, taste of another defeat before the defeated Averill Park 21-5. with a pair of doubles. but we know they’re better than Section II playoffs. Hardt had five goals, “We know that if we’re going to that,” said Turski entering the “Going undefeated would be while Kelly Camardo win games in June, pitching and showdown. “They’re a very good great, but what we talk about contributed four goals and defense are going to be a big part team.” every day and before every game two assists for Guilderland. of it,” said Turski. “But we also After Monday’s game, the is that if we don’t take care of Kendall Cietek and Ali know that we have to hit the ball.” Blackbirds must navigate business today, then it won’t Cardinal each recorded Weekly poll Voorheesville put its perfect through a remaining schedule matter tomorrow,” said Turski. hat tricks. Who is the best girls lacrosse goaltender in the Suburban Council? From elation to frustration in one night • Lexie Ball (BH-BL) It’s amazing how the NFL Draft can drive a trade the Vikings couldn’t refuse. From the • Asa Goldstock (Niskayuna) you crazy. Obviously, the Browns heard those same There isn’t a physical football game going rumors because they traded four picks to • Lauren Huck (Saratoga) on. The only action is NFL Commissioner ports Minnesota to grab the Vikings’ fi rst-round S spot on draft day. Moments later, Goodell Roger Goodell stepping up to a microphone, • Anne Morrison (Shaker) reading a name on a card and then the Desk announced Richardson’s name and handed • Logan Wollaber (Ballston college athlete walking across the stage to him the NFL’s version of a college diploma get his new pro team’s uniform. Rob Jonas – a Cleveland Browns jersey with his name Spa) on it. And that only happens in the fi rst round. Buccaneers. At least, those teams have Go to www.spotlightnews. After that, some deputy commissioner reads won a Super Bowl since 1980. The Browns When I got word Richardson was a com and click on sports to cast the name of a player that is sitting at home. haven’t even been to a Super Bowl.) Brown (I deliberately avoided watching the fi rst round for fear Richardson would be your vote. But somehow, the NFL Draft can drive I had some hope going into this year’s mostly reasonable people insane. I should given a Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey), I NFL Draft, though. The Browns had the No. was ecstatic. For once, I felt like Cleveland know because it happened to me last 4 overall pick in the fi rst round, and that’s Last week’s weekend. was on the right track. Now, all the Browns where all the NFL analysts fi gured prized needed was to add a wide receiver or two First of all, I should admit that I’m a poll results: Alabama running back Trent Richardson and they would be ready to contend for the Cleveland Browns fan. I’ve been a Browns would be available. Knowing how anemic AFC North Division title. Having the No. 22 Who is the best boys fan since the “Cardiac Kids” of the early the Browns offense was last year (a decent overall pick should give Cleveland the wide 1980s, which was around the time my lacrosse goaltender in the high school football team can average more receiver of its dreams. Suburban Council? older sister was attending Cleveland’s Case than 13.6 points per game), I fi gured that Western Reserve Law School. My reasoning Richardson would be the shot in the arm A couple of hours later, Goodell was • Lucas Carter 69% was that I should support the Browns since that the team needed. handed the Browns’ next draft card. He she was living in Cleveland. strode to the podium and announced • Brendan Deady 17% The primary concern was, would another that with the No. 22 pick in the draft, the (Side thought: If only I had access to a NFL team that needed a running back make • Dan Comber 12% Cleveland Browns selected Oklahoma State time machine, I’d go back to that fateful a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for their quarterback Brandon Weeden. • Evan Quinn 3% day I became a Browns fan and tell younger No. 3 overall pick and steal Richardson self to root for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the away? There were rumors swirling that Again, I was not near a TV set. A friend • Sean Klim 0% New York Giants or even the Tampa Bay Tampa Bay or the New York Jets would offer ■ Elation Page 35