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Vol. XXXIX No. 49 The weekly newspaper serving the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland November 29, 1995 Black Friday perks up local retail sales By Mel Hyman Black Friday in Delmar and Elsmere was great- in Glenmont, not so hot. "I had been anticipating a busy season, and Black Friday was busier than any Black Friday we've ever had before," said Stephanie Biscone, owner of the Village Shop in the Delaware Plaza in Elsmere. "We had people lined up at the register all day long. The most im- ~:=:;:;;;~;:;::';;;:';;;;:;- portant thing to us is that people seem to be enjoying themselves, even if they're just browsing. 'That's an important fac tor in retail," she said. "If they're having a good time. whether they walk out with an item or not is not crucial, because you know they'll be back." · Surprisingly, Biscone said her customers have been "saying over and over again that they're stopping in Delmar first before going elsewhere. "I'm not exactly sure what's behind it Butit'sdefi nitely a positive trend," she said. Similarly, the Circles Kate Walsh and her sister Emily check out a display at the holiday open house held at I Love Books on Saturday. Greg women's store in the Dela Sack, left, ol Waddingham Footwear shows off a variety of sneakers available for Christmas. Doug Persons ware Plaza had a good day on the first shopping day after Thanksgiv "Maybe some of it was a backlash shoppers seem pleased with the renova ing, and owner Sharon Fenno said every against the ml)]ls. The type of customer tions made at the plaza this year. But she thing points to a good holiday season. who comes in here is trying to avoid the said "It's just a beginning. I would like to "It was better than last year," she said, malls," she said. see additional improvements such as more "both sales-wise and traffic-wise. We were Fenno, who is president of the Dela benches and more plantings." full all day long. ware Plaza Merchants Association, ·said 0 PERKS/page 19 NS wants trailer to move on down road Couple claim there was no time tor permit ByDevTobin Jim and Ann Marie Charron say they had no choice, but New Scotland town officials say they have no permit, and can not live in the mobile home they had moved to a Clipp Road property owned by Ann Marie. The couple were forced to move their mobile home about two weeks ago after being evicted from a North Troy trailer park. 'We didn't have time to get permits," said Jim, who is unemployed due to physi cal disability. 'We had to have some place to live." As it sits now, the 30-year-old trailer has New Scotland otticials say they'll enforce the law to have this illegal trailer removed. no electricity, running water or septic sys tem and is heated by a kerosene heater. John Dearstyne, who lives nearby, said zoning law," Dearstyn·e said. "I know other But the trailer is a stone's throw away from he approached the Charrons when the people (on Clipp Road) are very concerned, a structure that has electricity, septic and trailer was being dropped off, and was because it affects the values of our homes." cold running water, at least. ordered off the property. Dearstyne added, "Nobody on this road Neighbors reacted immediately and "It's a really sad situation, but the mo wants to see them put out on the street, negatively to the _mobile home.. bile home is clearly in violation _of the • , • • - . · • [J TRAILER/page 19 ' . . . ( . ; I ' ~ . ' .• ~ ...... ' 4,.,...... ~ .. ' ... ' ..... PAGE 2- November 29, 1995
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. '. ' .. ' ' 1'' I I < 1 • THE SPOTLIGHT November 29, 1995- PAGE 3 Comptroller will formally review 'Key Price Chopper vote scheduled for Dec.· 13 insurance charge against Reilly 8yDevTobin board members and received oral under the state Freedom of Infor By Mel Hyma11 assurances from comptroller's mation Law, and was inforn1ed . .A crucial Bethlehem town board vote on rezoning for the The question of whether New Scotland Supervisor Herb Reilly's auditors over the years that the last week what N otro read was not proposed Slingerlands Price Chopper is tentatively slated for relationship is not illegal, since he a memo dealing .exclusively with ·Wednesday, Dec.l3.. relationship with the Ten Eyck insurance agency represents a is not an employee or shareholder Reilly's case, but was instead a ' ·Price Chopper is proposing a 99,000-square-foot shopping conflictofinterestwill be decided of the agency. comptroller's opinion on a related center at the junction of New Scotland Road and Cherry Avenue by the state Comptroller's office. But Reilly's political opponents matter dealing with an employee Extension. · · · contended in this year's campaign of an insurance agency who was Reilly said that he requested a also a town supervisor. · Many Slingerlands residents are adamantly opposed to the formal legal opinion from the that the relationship was an illegal Price Chopper development, while residents in other parts of comptroller last week after learn conflict of interest, citing a 40- In that opinion (No. 82-12), the town.have expressed strong support for a second supermarket ing that there was no written rec year-old comptroller's ruling that comptroller ruled that there is no chain in town that will improve the local tax base and the local ord of comptroller's auditors tell dealt with the somewhat similar prohibited conflict of interest as economy. . ing him that the relationship was situation of a supervisor-electwho long as the supervisor has no di ,·· .·• The centerpiece of th~ shopping center would be a 63,000- not prohibited. was a full-time insurance agent at, rect involvement with the town's though not an employee of, the insurance contract at the agency, . square-foot Price Chopper. In addition to the supermarket, the For the past 10 years, Reilly · plan includes another 25,000 square feet of retail space, along same agency that had a town's and her remuneration is not di has brokered a small amount of business. rectly affected by the town's pur · with 11,000 square feet for a bank and a professional building insurance business he inherited Supervisor Sheila Fuller said she continues to receive mail Reilly said that, in an exit inter chase of insurance through the from his father through the Ten agency. both pro and con on Price Chopper's request to rezone about 20 Eyck agency. During the same viewinAugustwith)oseph Notro acres from residential to commercial to accommodate the proj period, and for many years previ of the Comptroller's office, Notro The opinion also notes that even ect. ously, the agency was also the read from a memo that concluded though no conflict of interest ex "lt'srun about 5()-50, • she said, and the letters are still pouring town's insurance agent. Reilly's situation was nota conflict ists, the supervisor must disclose in. "We received seven letters in just two days last week," she of interest. her interest in writing to the town Reilly said that he has orally board, which Reilly has not done. said. . . disclosed the relationship to town Reilly requested that ·memo . Tiui impact on traffic in the area would probably be the main · focus ofthe town board when it meets to discuss the project in two · weeks, she added. · An'Oct. 26 public hearing on the rezoning request drew an overflow crowd, with slightly more than half of the speakers sup Deputies' toy drive porting the project. · · ·Price Chopperspokeswoman}oanne Gage said company offi cials were buoyed by the positive sentiment the project gener ated at the hearing. "Even some people in Slingerlands supported it," she said. Gage said Price Chopper plans to build a ''very attractive retail center that complements the community. And we will maintain it at a very high standard." While the familiar Price Chopper logo would certainly be prominent atop the new store, she said, the facade could be ·designed to fit in with the New England-style atmosphere that many communities prefer. Price Chopper has already bowed to planning board concerns , by, reducing the size of their rezoning request from 30.6 to 21.4 ·acres. About 50 percent of the site will remain green space once the project is built. Gage said the company is looking to open the shopping center .by the end of1996. · Despite concerns about traffic, the planning board unani mously recommended that the zoning change be adopted. The town board is lead agency fort!1e project, however, and still has the final word on any site plan approval granted by the planning board.
BC sets bond info sessions Sheriff's Deputy, ~ebra Gilham of the Voorheesville substation shows off some of the toys collected for The Bethlehem Centnil School Wedne,day, Nov. 29, at 7:30p.m. holiday distribulibn to needy children in New Scotland-Hilllowns area. . . Doug Persons District will sponsor several infor atHamagrael Elementary School, mation sessions on the proposed McGuffey Lane; Monday, Dec. 4, $14.8 million bond issue to build at 7:30p.m. at the district office, 90 and renovate classrooms, provide Adams Place; Tuesday, Dec. 5, at instructional technology and take 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Central New drugstore planned for V'ville care of essential maintenance High School, 700 Delaware Ave., projects. and at Glenmont Elementary By Dev Tobin the 2,700-square-foot space cur- Candido said that prescription Sessions are scheduled for School, Route 9W; and Monday, For more than lOyears, Robert rently occupied by Voorheesville profits for independent phanna Dec. 11, at 7:30p.m. at Bethlehem Wiggand of Vagand Enterprises Pharmacy, Wiggand said. des have been squeezed by com Central Middle School, 332 Ken worked to bring another super- 'This is something we've been petition from mail-order firms and wood Ave. market into Voorheesville Plaza waiting to do since 1971," when increasingly stingy insurance re- Also, district representatives to replace Grand Union. the strip mall was built, Wiggand imbursements. said. Larger chain stores can offer are available to visit local organi With SuperValu opening ear- more merchandise on the "front zations to discuss the bond issue. !ier this year, Wiggand now plans He would not identify the pro- end" ofthe store to sustain pro fila- Call Superintendentl.eslie Loomis ·Editorial Pages ...... , .... 6-1 0 to expand the plaza into a "real, spective pharmacy tenant he is bility, he noted. at 439-7098 for an appointment. 'p mall" w1'th the negotiatingwith, other than to say Obituaries ...... 22 rounded · Out Strl "More than 2,000 .small phar- Loomis·, Judith Wooster, assis- addition of a large new chain that it is a major chain. Weddings ...... 20-21 . harmacy. macies like mine have fallen away Sports ...... 16-17 tant superintendent for instruc- P The SuperValu is "generating in the past year," said Candido, tion ( 439-31 02); and Franz The 10,000-square-footaddition enough traffic" to support a much adding that he would like to se!l to Neighborhood News Zwicklbauer,assistantsuperinten- · tothewestoftheSuperValu build- larger pharmacy, Wiggand said. a chain that will stay in Voorheesville ...... 13 dent for business (439-7481) are ing has won approvals from the "People rea!ly love that store." Voorheesville in part so his em Selkirk/South Bethlehem ..... 11 also available, their schedules village planning and zoning Bill Candido, owner of ployees "can continue on and not Family Entertainment permitting, to answer questions boards, and will be built in the Voorheesville Pharmacy, said that have their lives interrupted." Automotive ...... 30-31 over the phone. 1996 construction season if nego- he was looking to sell to a chain Voorheesville Mayor Edward BusinessDirectory ...... 29-30 The bond issue will also be tiations with the new tenant are that will maintain a retail phar- Clark said that the village wei- Calendar of Events ...... 24-26 discussed atthe Wednesday, Dec. successful, Wiggand said. macy in Voorheesville. . comes a new chain pharmacy Classified ...... 28-31 6, school board meeting at 8 p.m. The new pharmacy would take Candido said that his store's because of the convenience and Crossword ...... 24 at the district office. Voting on the ~p 8,450 square feet of the addi- size limits the amountofmerchan- job opportunitiesforresidents, and Dining Guide ...... 24 bond issue 'will be Dec. 13 at the tion, and two smaller retail spaces dise he can carry to offset dimin- for the increased tax base "which Legal Notices ...... , ..... , ..... ,.2Z • middle.scboql.•••••••••••••• ,oi aboutl,OOO ;md 500.squavdeet. , lshing· profits· in •the.. ur!'st:riRti.on / .th.e,·~<;h.op! •,district· desperately will be available for tenants, as will part of his business. needs help with." PAGE ~ November 29, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT Cops nab 3 for OWl Take a bough Bethlehem Police arrested three people on charges of driving · while intoxicated last week. · Edward}. Schillingel, 33, of Route 158,Altamont, was stopped at2:30 a;m, Saturday, Nov. 25, for failing to dim his headlights on Route 9W, police said. · · He was released pending a future appearance in town court. The arresting officer was Brian Hughes. ·· · John M. Bryant, 32,of3608 Mechanic St., Valade, was stopped · at about 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, for driving without a seatbelt - on Delaware Avenue, police said. . He was charged with driving while under the influence of -r.,, '"' drugs and possession of marijuana, a violation. He was released \M0\\~1 t> ~ .r \ · pending a future appearance in town court. The arresting officer was Jeffrey Vunck. Clll\1 ~ w'"' \r:\ : Edward M. Wroblewski, 48, of 29 Ji;lm Ave., Delmar, was ~ (,1\\l}( ~=\t apprehended at 12:47 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, after Officer Chris N(1\ 2bllt r 2(-r, Pauley observed his vehicle with a blown-out windshield, steam coming from the engine and the car hood on the ground. The \2 \Ill\ , vehicle was parked in a vacant Jot at the comer of Elm and :" \-lc\ \.;-n \ :. ~ Delaware avenues. He was charged with DWI and released pending a future 7 ~ ]( " n~ F\: appearance in town court. ~ct n.nff \\·~(
Troop 81 conducts food drive Allan Defazio, left, and Robert Wisniewski sell Christmas trees for Onesquethaw Reformed Church. The On two Saturdays this month, Geoff Chateauneuf, Dan Berke, Douglas firs were donated by Leon and Jean Goodfellow. Doug Persons Boy Scouts of Troop 81 in Selkirk Steve Euler Harold Babcock-Ellis, participated in the annual "Scout Robert Babcock-Ellis, Ian ing for Food Drive." McCiumpha, Justin Hausman, The boys covered some of the Austin Martin, Mike Lennon, Bethlehem chamber Holiday craft fair slated Jess densely populated areas Brennan Robinson, Kyle to meet this month around Selkirk and South Zgraggen, and Jacob The holiday craft fair at the Or stop in for the light lunch Bethlehem assisted by Cub Scouts Hafensteiner. Parents and com The- Bethlehem Chamber of Slingerlands Community United fare, also available for sale· at the from Pack ·81, who covered vil munity members who helped out Commerce has slated its monthly Methodist Church is set for Satur show. lages and dev~lopments. were: David Austin, Mike Ellis, general membership meeting on day, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The church is located on 1499 · Herb Parisi, Paul Parisi, Bob Euler, Thursday, Nov. 30, at noon at New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, More than 1,100 bags of food Handmade items from more was collected for local food pan Dave McCiumpha and Marc Howard johnson 'son Route 9W in a half mile north of the Toll Gate Hafen steiner. Albany. than 30 crafters will be on display. tries. and Mangia restaurants and a half Residents with bags that were A program on the "information Items in all price ranges include mile south ofthe Slingerlands Post Participating Scouts included: not picked up can bring them to superhighway" will be presented something for everyone. Choose Office. Admission is free. Dustin Deering, Derrick Parisi, the Stewart's shop. at the meeting. from stuffed animals, paper twist For information, contact Reservations are required. angels, birdhouses and baskets, Dolores Johnson at the church This Holiday Season ... Lunch costs $12. For information cats, carved eagles and country office at 439-1766. Give Every Golfer On Your List or reservations, call the chamber tote bags. at 439-0512. New Salem church the Golfer Privilege Card® Or continue browsing through the wooden toys, candy wreaths, slates p~ncake meal and support your Local Lung Association and NENY PGA Christmas ornaments and minia QUILT group to meet ture Christmas trees. The New Salem Reformed Church at the comer of Route 85 Quilters United In Learning It's an ideal time to either finish Together (QUILT) will meet Fri and New Scotland Avenue in New up shopping or get a head start. Salem will host an all-you-can-eat day, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m. af the For those who are way ahead of United Methodist Church at 428 pancake breakfast on Saturday, the calendar and have gifts bought Dec.2. Kenwood Ave. in Delmar. and wrapped, sample some home Aho liday ce Je bration with block made baked goods at the church The breakfast costs $4 per per exchange is planned. members' bake sale. son. Meals are free for .children under 5.
Thomas Nicolla Physical Therapy Associates of Delmar Specializing In: Back & Neck Rehabilitation • Sports Physical Therapy Group Discounts Orthopedic Rehabilitation • Arthritic Disorders NeuroiOg!cal and General Physical Therapy for Health & Dental MAIN SQUARE • 318 Delaware Ave., Insurance Delm..-, NY 12054 Telephone: 478-9049 Call fordetoits439-05J2 THE SPOTLIGHT November 29, 1995 PAGE 5 Faso thinks Authority St. Matthew's plans holiday bazaar will/eave Bethlehem
By Mel Hyman "Theyrenovateditseveralyears There's no official comment ago, and it's a fairly modern facil from the Dormitory Authority, but ity," Faso said. 'That could be sig Assemblyman John Faso says it's nificant in our efforts to try and fairly certain that the state agency market it." will be moving lock, stock and Fa so said he was less concerned barrel outofthe town ofBethlehem with where the Dormitory Author next year. ity might end up and more con The Kinderhook Republican cerned with finding someone else has been trying to find another to take over the space. site in the town that might be suit able for the agency, which is cur "I think we ~eed as little disrup rently located at 161 Delaware Ave. tion as possible iri the Delaware across from the Delaware Plaza. Plaza corridor," he said. "It doesn't The agency is comprised of 280 really matter to me where they relocate to as long as someone else, even from the private sector, takes it over." · It's apparent to me that Bi.wno, who recently met with they will not stay in Supervisor· Sheila Fuller and Bethlehem Chamber of Com Bethlehem. merce president Marty DeLaney, John Faso was unavailable for comment. The agency is hoping to reach 1 employees who work, shop and a decision on its new home by the dine in the town. · "first of the year," according to spokeswoman Claudia Hutton. Children of St. Matthew's Parish in Voorheesville show off some of the many items that will be raffled off at the The Dormitory Authority is There are four or five preferred annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. atthe church on Mountainview Road. Raffle actively seeking out other sites sites, she said, that are currently tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the bazaar or from a church member. Parking and admission are free. because it will soon be absorbing being examined by engineers to A number of gift certificates to two other state agencies (the Medi determine their feasibility. St. Matthew's Catholic Church The highlight of the day will be local businesses are also included. cal Care Facilities Finance Agency Besides the need for more in Voorheesville will hold its an a raffle drawing featuring a num and the Facilities Development space and more parking, the other nual Christmas Bazaar on Satur ber of items crafted by local arti Raffle tickets are $1 each and Corp). criteria set forth for a new location day, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. until 2 sans. Items in the raffle include a can be purchased the day of the is that the new location be within p.m. at the church on handmade sampler quilt, a large bazaar or from any church mem John Buono, executive direc ber. tor of the Dormitory Authority, 15 minutes of the Amtrak station Mountainview Road. loveable bear family and wants to consolidate all operations · in Rensselaer. handcrafted gold pin, as well as Parking and admission are free. The event will feature close to a Everyone is invited to drop by for. under one roof, which will require · Among those reportedly mak other prizes such as a basket of about80,000square feet, or double dozen booths offering books, wine, a mountain bike, cultured some early holiday shopping. ing a strong pitch for the agency baked goods, needlecrafts, the amount of office space avail are the city of Albany, which is pearls and a day air trip for two to For more information, contact able in Elsmere. woodenwares, Christmas decora Atlantic City. Lyn Stapf at 765-2451. proposing a downtown location in tions, ornaments and a variety of Faso, who has been in touch the State Street area, and the town other handmade items. with Dormitory Authority officials of East Greenbush, which con t.!'ational Safety Council sincetheannouncementwasmade tains a large vacant office complex The ever-popular "under $1" in September that the agency was off Route 20, formerly inhabited booth will feature both stocking DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE lookingfornewquarters, said "It's by the Sterling Winthrop Com stuffers and gifts for mom and dad apparent to me" That they will not pany. at an affordable price. TUES. DEC. 12 & THURS. DEC. 14 Fuller 'declined comment until stay in Bethlehem, "either at the The younger set will also have 6:30-9:45- Nathaniel Blanchard Legion Hall, Poplar Dr., Elsmere present location or a different site." official notice has been received a chance to play games and par about the Dormitory Authority's Pre-Pa1a Reg1stratwn $35 00 - Walk-Ins Welcome $40 00 One site that the agency seri ticipate in craft activities while the future, although she said she grownups shop. Complelion of lhe course qualifies you lor ... ously considered - the Town planned to contact Buono about THE POINT REDUCTION Squire Plaza in Glenmont- was THE INSURANCE DISCOUNT Four (4) points will automatically be deducted from the vacant office space in the Blue A cafe will offer a variety of total on your driver record, if you have incurred violations "simply riot suitable," Faso said. A 10% Discount on COLLISION Premiums Cross/Blue Shield Building on foods and beverages for all to en A 10% Discount on LIABiliTY Premiums during the 18 month period ~rior to completing DOC. The Dormitory Authority has Route 85 in Slingerlands. joy. CALL GLENMONT SAFETY TO REGISTER 767 2474 been located in Elsmere since the 1960s. The building , which con- tains about 38,000 square feet of office space, has been owned by the agency since 1986 and is fairly up-to-date. It formerly housed of fices for the Hartford Insurance Good Things Cor1:1e In Mall Packages Co. Especially packages from Latham j"'~~ .·~- •.~···,;c:l!'· ... . '<#) . ~-·. •· j Circle Mall. With over 90 fine stores i i and services to choose from, you're ~ ~ sure to find something for even the AI ~ most finicky person. So, this holiday ~ ~ make everyone on your list merry ~ I 'J. j with a gift from Latham Circle Mall. I. i ~ ~ ~. •~ Western Avenue ~ A: Guilderland :i~ I.ATHAM CIRCLE MALL ~- Service. 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Another reminder School tax buck needs to stop here By Robert G. Prentiss dollars up to the maximum of The vote on Beth- The writer of this Point of View the Consumer Price Index, but . lehem Central School Edt'tort'a/s no less than 3 percent of what District's proposed is serving his first term as a New Point of View the state would continue to dis bond issue for $15 mil- York State Assemblyman from the tribute each year under existing lion is set for Dec. 13, 107th Assembly District and is a sor of legislation to freeze the school aid formulas. The "infla but relatively few people are attending public informa member of the" Higher Education school tax portion of the real tion supplement" would be dis Committee. property tax levy at current lev tion sessions where the proposal is explained. He began his tributed to school districts on a The vote involves funds, including a large share of els while guaranteeing an per-pupil basis predicated on legislative ser increased annual state share of state aid, for repairs to the school buildings, a kinder vice working average daily attendance. education costs through an What would be the fiscal garten and installation of technical and computer equip on the staff of "inflation supplement." ment for students. All three components are intricately the former impact on the state of New tied together because of the state aid factor. · Assembly Called the "School Property York? The $14 billion currently Tax Limitation Act," our pro raised for schools by the local Citizen input is vital for a better community under speaker, Perry Duryea, in the posed legislation is co-sponsored property tax would remain in standing of this complex proposal. All are urged to 1970s, where by Assemblyman Tom Barraga place. The state annually would attend any or all of the meetings: Monday, Dec. 4 at the he did re of Suffolk County, ranking increase aid to education taking Educational Services Center, Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the high search on education issues. minority member of the into consideration the dollars school and at Glenmont; and Monday, Dec. 11 at the Assembly Standing Committee needed to fund normal formula middle school. All meetings are at 7:30 p.m. I believe that the smartest on Education, considered an investment we can make with growth estimated at $25)0 mil expert on funding elementary lion. our tax dollars is in the educa and secondary education, and tion of our young people. Yet, The state also would qrovide , Assemblymen Pat Manning of an additional amount of ,educa- · Airport takes off like other parents and taxpayers, Hopewell Junction and Tom I also expect full value, getting lion dollars up to the maximum With the approval last week of the Albany Airport our money's worth-and obvi Kirwan ofNewburgh. percentage of the CJ=:I. For lease by the mass transit committee of the county ously, that's not happening in If our plan is enacted to freeze example, if the CPI was three Legislature, the $162 million terminal expansion moves New York State public schools. school property taxes at 199!>-96 percent, then the state, on a cur forward at a less than jet-age pace. Although New •York State levels, school districts no longer rent distribution of about $10 The full county Legislature must approve the 40-year spends more than $9,600 per would be able to raise additional million, would increase educa lease to the Albany County Airport Authority so bonding pupil a year, 52 percent above education dollars from local resi tion aid by an additional $300 can be arranged prior to construction. The airport the national average. New York dents. million. · authority needs full control of the facility in order to also claims the third highest The only exception in increas Formula aid ($250 million) begin work on the new terminal due to open Oct. 1, adult illiteracy rate in the nation ing the tax levy would be on cap and CPI ($300 million) would 1998. and ranks 45th in the number of ital bond issues earmarked for approximate an annual increase students who receive high construction of new buildings, of $550 million per year. Early this month, the airport authority approved the school diplomas. schematic drawings so contracts can be awarded in building renovation and expan The source of the "inflation December, but not without a lease agreement. Admittedly, these statewide sion, school bus purchase and supplement" fund would ·come statistics are skewed by the piti computer technology. In those from returning to education a This expansion project will place Albany among the ful performance of school dis cases, the vote would be limited share of the state budget that country's leading airports. Designed as a "fast track" tricts in New York City, but we to one per year with no resuh originally went to education but operation with design and construction overlapping, the taxpayers upstate still bear the mission of a defeated bond issue was taken away in the 1980s. project is still in a holding pattern. costs. within that year. This money would be redirect~d The county Legislature'hasn't locked into this "fast This fall, I've been conducting Although the school tax levy toward education by reducing track" mode, particularly when a faction within the leg a series of Legislative Usten-Ins would be frozen, the assessment state spending on items such as islative body is reluctant to give up the county's authority on education reforms and school rolls would stay fluid. For exam community centers, soccer over awards of bids and labor contracts. finances throughout the 107th ple, if a residential or commer teams, stadiums and other Assembly District, including "pork". A reason for establishing the airport authority was to cial developer comes into the Colonie, Clifton Park, Malta and district and builds, the additional Also, the dollars saved in wel take the construction out of politics, an existing factor . Stillwater. These Usten-Ins have fare spending are a source of that made the airlines using the facility wary of con assessment would have a posi been well-attended and are a tive effect on lowering the money that could go toward tributing $67 million to the project. great opportunity for people at school property tax for everyone increasing state aid to education. County Executive Michael :Breslin says the delay is the grass-roots leve!"to express in the district. Property would Our state is the welfare capital of due to determining payments for county-supplied ser their views, make their voices be reassessed only for expan the nation. If New York reduced vices and indemnification in case of default. These issues heard and help formulate sion of new growth of homes its welfare or Medicaid spending · have been resolved. statewide policy on education. and businesses. to the level of the number two So far, I've been getting an The other· major component state in welfare-spending, Still, almost two years after th~ formation of the earful! Based on input, without Pennsylvania, $5 billion could be Albany County Airport Authority, it doesn't have a lease. of our proposed School Property question, the hottest issue is Tax limitation Act is an innova saved. Without it, there can be no bonds issued, and no con how to put a stop to skyrocket struction can begin. Without it, large companies will con tive concept, a state-funded Back in the Rockefeller days, ing school property taxes. "inflation supplement." It would the state and localities used to tinue to bypass Albany as a base of operations because of Certainly, it will be on the front its lack of jet age transportation facilities. guarantee that the state would split about 50/50 in funding edu burner at our upcoming 1996 take over an increased annual cation. Now, local funding as a Everything remains grounded unless the county session. share of education costs by pro Legislature revs up its engines this coming week and That's why I'm a prime spon- viding an additional amount of D PRENTISS/page 7 approves the lease. It's takeoff time!
SPOTLIGHT NEWSPAPERS Gold Friday Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom Jtssociate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom Black Friday appeared to turn gold for Delmar mer Editorial Page Editor- Martin Kelly chants if first reports are reasonably accurate. Most mer Managing Editor- Susan Graves chants agree that people will shop locally rather than in large shopping malls if the prices are competitive, the Copy Editor-Dev Tobin Cartoonist-Hy Rosen service is cordial and efficient, and the parking accom Sports Editor-Mel Hyman Advertising Manager -Louise Havens modations are suitable. Editorial Staff- Alvaro Alarcon, Zack Beck, Claire Advertising Representatives- Corinne What merchants at Delaware Plaza and nearby stores Connally, Elizabeth Conniff-Dineen, Mel Hyman, Blackman, Ray Emerick, Jo-ann Buff, John along Delaware Avenue also illustrate is that there must Joshua Kagan, Linda Marshall, Dev Tobin Salvione be a variety of available items. High School Correspondents- Bryan Berry, Adam Production Manager- John Brent Cole, Laura DelVecchio, Jennifer Hahn, Ted Composition Supervisor- Mark Hempstead Shoppers on the day after Thanksgiving told Delmar Hartman, Danielle Hummel, Scott Isaacs, Michelle merchants that they're stopping in Delmar first before Production Staff- David Abbott, Matthew Kagan, Matt McKenna Collins going elsewhere. Photography -Hugh Hewitt, Doug Persons While Delmar was glowing, Glenmont shopping areas Bookkeeper- Kathryn Olsen didn't fare as well although service is good and sufficient. (518) 439-4949 Clllssified/Subscriptions- Corinne Blackman The Spotlight (USPS 396-630) is published each Wednesday by Spotlight Newspapers, parking is available. Despite two large "anchor" stores, FAX (518) 439-0609 Inc., 125 Adams St., Delmar, N.Y. 12054. Second class postage paid at Delmar, N.Y., and the lack of smaller retailers in sufficient and varied num OFFICE HOURS: at additional mailing offices. bers seems to diminish shopping enthusiasm. Postmaster: send address changes to The Spotlight, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, N.Y. 12054. 8:30a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Subscription rates: Albany County, one year $24, two years $48, elsewhere, one year $32. _. ' ' ; ,-, . ' - THE SPOTLIGHT
D Prentiss percentage of local educational highest among all the states in of the outrageous, skyrocketing Tax Limitation Act: the annual budget to small city · expenditures is soaring with the nation. school property taxes. Now they • Continues the present school districts. state aid covering less than 40 Since the school tax portion could. school district tax exemptions If approved by the State percent of the total. of the local property tax is esti And in the big, statewide eco such as for senior citizens, veter Legislature, I believe our pro Local property taxes as a per mated across the state at about nomic picture, because of the ans and farmers. posed School Property Tax cent of income have been $14 billion this past year; just freeze on local school property • Eliminates the provisions of Limitation Act would go a long increasing from a somewhat sta where would you come up with taxes, the business climate in the Wicks Law for school dis way toward alleviating the oner ble level of five percent during the extra revenue to pick up New York state would become trict construction to save tens of ous burden now borne by prop the 1980s to a current level of those additional billions of dol more friendly, and would attract millions of dollars annually. erty taxpayers throughout New 5.6 percent. lars along with normal education new companies and private sec York state, yet continuing to pro formula growth, and especially tor jobs. • Removes the cap on school vide our children with the quali In some school districts district surplus funds and contin ty educational opportunities they across the state, the school tax at a time when the state budget For the individual school dis already is $5 billion in the hole? ues voter approval of annual deserve. portion encompasses upwards of trict, the advantage is that it can school budgets. 60 to 70 percent of a homeown The answer is: "You don't!" continue to count on a local rev Remember, this is a cap on ers overall tax bill. Any immediate, complete trans enue base that is raised within • Reforms the school budget the quantity of expenditures, not fer of dollars from local to State the boundaries of the district process by including sports and the quality of education. Moreover, voters feel that is a dead issue. and is retained and used exclu other extracurricular activities Certainly any of us who have they have little control over local sively by the district. as part of the contingency bud taught in the classroom know spending with more than 85 per What's a more realistic, com get. that quantity doesn't always cent of the school budget based mon sense approach is our pro Among the key components, on state-mandated expenditures. posed School Property Tax our proposed School Property • Extends voter approval of equate with quality. It's apparent that our school Limitation Act. This unprece- ,------, property tax system is worn out. dented school tax freeze at the Our present school aid formulas local level would provide home are unfair and archaic. We must owners with a greater financial find more equitable funding for opportunity to remain in their our public schools through a homes in ·the community, espe broader statewide tax-base. cially senior citizens trying to But you can't do it overnight make ends meet on fixed The dilemma we're confronted incomes. with here in New York state is Many young couples have that aside from the local proper told me at our Legislative Listen ty tax, the other two principal Ins that while they have saved streams of revenue are the per enough money for a down pay sonal income tax and the sales ment, they can't afford to buy tax-and both already are sixth their first starter home because .. Openings Now Available Happy Birthday To Us! in 4 year old Day Care, Cohoes Savings Bank is celebrating the one year Kindergarten and anniversary of our branch in Delmar. So stop by for a whole December Recreation bunch of festivities, giveaways and, of course. bar.k specials Pro,grams good November 27th thru the end of December. And thanks .. Kenwood • Day Care it's been pur pleasure serving you! Child Development • Kindergarten Center • Preschool Special Education Lots of fun for the kids! Rt. 9W, Albany • Inclusive Programs :Po 'Nov. 27 to Dec. 9. Bring in an ornament to decorate our Ca/1465-0404 • School Vacation Recreation 'o~~o ', tree. and we'll give you a bag of goodies freer Programs for 6 - 11 year aids Come see "Toadies the Clown" in our lobby. Dec. 9 from 9am-12noon. She'll be here to say "hi" and have cake with you. Santa arrives early at Cohoes Savings! Come . visit Santa December 16th from 9am-12 noon.
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'Cadillac' computer spending raises resident's concern . Editor The S otlight percent for pur~hasing comput- to req:'est ever higher taxes and increases, with appropriate ' P ers Well over half of the funding bond 1ssues. The school system structural changes to make up The Dec .. 13 vo_te on. th~ ($2·6 million) is for a computer LetterS is growing in excess of the new shortfalls. school bond 1ssue w!ll de~1d~ if "network .. meaning an elegant funding brought in by new resi-. In the absence of additional Bethlehem _school taxes w!ll ~se way to ;_,ire the computers dential development. The com- commercial or industrial fund- to almost mne perc:?t (~tartmg to ether. about $4,100 each when periph- munity continues to discoura!;(e ing, some changes will !Je m 1997-98), or stay JUSt at the g . . erals, software and training are the commercial and mdustnal inevitable. We should Identify 6.6 percent. increase already I beheve th~t a school syst~m included. Since the average mar- development that is used in and implement these changes approved th1s. pas~ Ju?,e· I re~- that IS stru~ghng to fix leakmg ket price for the computers other school systems to main- gradually to avoid a crisis situa om~end vol!ng n~ on th1s roofs and fmd ad~quate. class- alone is about $2,000, we are tain excellence and provide tion later. I would observe, for add!twnal2.3 percent mcrease. room space fo~ 1ts ch1Idren obviously purchasing a amenities such as computers. instance, that there is currently In the immediate sense, this should not be gomg further mto "Cadillac" package of software The political climate on the state more non-teaching staff than bond issue contains unneces- debt f?r computer netwotks Yfe and peripherals costing as much level will obviously result in ever there is teaching staff in our sary spending, showing a poor may hke bemg on th; cuttmg as the computer itself. decreasing amounts of state aid. schools. We could reduce the sense of priorities. In the broad- edge of technology (as !he There will be a day of financial overload of administration. b h res say) but these mce The funding mechanism for er sense, it is again time for the roc u . bl · the computers also bothers me. reckoning in the near future. I would finally ask the board Bethlehem community to recon- to-dos are ava'·ili1 e on 1y to We will be floating a 20-year The. sooner we face realities and to initiate' and p~rticipate in a sider how to balance the desire scho~l sys~emd s w1.al sbtrong com- d h make some choices, the better. broad partnership with the town merGial or m ustr1 ases bon to pure ase computer for excellent schools against the · · . equipment that will be obsolete I propose that we vote "no" government, to develop a plan to apparent desire not to develop a The actual computers being in less than five years. This will on this current package and ask bring commercial and industrial commercial or industrial tax purchased are-also a problem. leave the·taxpayers paying off the board to unpack the three development to the district. base. We will presumably get more of the cost of equipment that has items: expansion, maintenance Whatever any of us appreci- This current bond issue is 47 the same package we purchased already been scrapped for 15 and computers, and let us vote ales about the "special charac percent for expansion, 22 per- with a $850,000 bond issue last years. Much is also made of the on each of them separately. I ter" of the town one of the most cent for maintenance, and 31 May. These computers cost fact that the state will fund more :vould ask that det.ails of each important parts'of that character than half of the cost. As a state , Issue be made available some- is the quality of the school sys The Bethlehem Lions Club taxpayer as well as a school tax- time sooner than the month cur- tem. will conduct its eighth annual payer, this seems to me to be rently given to the taxpayers to We are not going to maintain merely a difference of which of evaluate the ~rop?sals. I would that particular character very CHRISTMAS TREE SALE my pockets the money comes encourag~ a. no vote on any long with the current school beginning Saturday, Dec. 2nd from. non-essential Items. funding decisions or the political •Sat & Sun .. Dec. 2nd & 3rd The broader issue, beyond I would then ask the board to decisions being made by the •Sat. & Sun., Dec 9th & 1Oth just the poorly chosen expendi- develop a program to match community. •Sat. & Sun., Dec. 16th & 171 tures on "Cadillac" computer school programs to available Tom Davidson at $25.00 each equipment, is how the commu- funding with no additional tax Slingerlands Balsam Wreaths also available nity will be able to maintain the Benefit Community Service Projects long-term funding needed for At. 9W, Glenmont, N.Y. excellent schools. CENlER fDR l'HERAPEunc MAssAGE 1/2 m11e South of Feura Bush Rd. on Rt. 9W The current plan seems to be ~DElMAR '\9f A Holistic Approach to Healthcare Since 1983 SPECIALIZING IN: Swedish • Reflexology • Shiatsu Sports Massage • Neuromuscular Massage 128 Orchard Street, Delmar 475·9456 Member Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
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Local town hall dubbed inadequate Booster club needs Editor, The Spotlight: Did they forget there are The 1995 general elections in physically challenged and new video camera the town of New Scotland are wheelchair bound taxpayers liv ing in the town of New Scotland Letters · Editor, The Spotlight: have been using their personal completed, ahd shortly the resi cameras to film the matches. dents of the town will be asked who must be accommodated Every year, the Wrestling to return to their polling places and should have access to these these documents? Booster Club processes several If anyone in our community and vote on a referendum to offices? The town hall is outdated and cubic yards of Rice Krispies pero has a video camera and/ or tri decide the outcome for a reno How many additional thou behind the times. The horse and meated with marshmallows and pod that they would be willing to vated, modernized and consoli sands of dollars will it take, to buggy days are over. Everyone prepares enough ziti to fill the donate to the booster club, it dated town hall. bring this building to code to must look at the current and lower gymnasium at the high would be very much appreciat school in an effort to support the ed. The old style larger cameras There are some town bureau meet the ADA standards based ·future needs of the town of New on the current structural design? Scotland. To fulfill the require Bethlehem wrestling team. with powerful telephoto lenses crats and politicos who are are ideal. against improving the current Once renovations are com ments for our town, everyone The booster club also video and future needs of the New pleted, are there any guarantees will be asked to make an tapes each of the wrestling As many of the wrestling par· Scotland town residents. the town residents will not be informed and intelligent vote by matches, and they are used by ents are members of the bifocal going to the polls again and voi the coaches to critique the Any good fiscal planner or required to sink additional set, auto focussing is a highly money into a vas~ and potential ing to renovate and modernize wrestler. They have proven very desirable feature. manager would look at what the town hall. valuable for improving the current needs are and what any black hole? This is just the little If anyone is willing to mak~ house on the hill. Many residents want the wrestlers' technique. future detailed modernization town to prosper and increase such a donation, please call 439· requirement needs before mak Now we're down the hill to Two years ago the Booster 1989. our fax base. This will mean Club's video camera was stolen ing a decision to complete their the town hall. Town hall, again Harold G. Beyer,]r. objectives. · does not come close to compli more serVices will be provided from a locked closet in the high by the town, and what's wrong school. Since that time, parents Delmar Instead, our elected and/ or ance with the 1992 standards for with one-stop service. Town gov the Americans with Disabilities appointed town board members ernment exists to serve the town bi~ker and nickel and dime Act. The current accommoda tions for the physically chal residents and businesses, and everything. Now the taxpayers let's not get stymied with are required to spend a few lenged are a farce. bureaucratic red tape. more thousand taxpayer dollars When going to a town board to hold a petty vote to get a reso meeting, the size of the current The town of New Scotland government must be ready for lution. meeting mom is a joke.The foyer was not designed and can't the 21st century. Lets have effi As published it would take cient and responsive govern accommodate the overflow tens of th~usands of dollars to ment and services for the resi crowds from some of the tense bring the building, which hous dents and general public in the meetings of the town board. es the town assessor's office and town of New Scotland. the building inspector's office, With Freedom of Information Efficiency. Responsive. What up to code. Laws and documentation stor novel concepts. Yes to progress. A big item I see missing for age and retrieval mandates, No, means status quo. this public building is that it where is the town clerk sup does not meet the standards set posed to store this information Skip jackson forth in the 1992 Americans with safely and yet, at the same time· Disabilities Act. have quick and easy access to Voorheesville
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Food pantry thanks all Sharon displays a lighter side Editor, The Spotlight: personal care products from Editor, The Spotlight: good letters which appeared in On Saturday, Nov. 18, Cub individuals, businesses and civic I am responding to the letter the same issue of The Spotlight Scouts within our community groups. The pantry provides a submitted by Tony Mistretta where your letter appeared. Letters from Pack 272, Dens 1, 2, 3 and temporary emergency source of Nov. 22. The Rich Langford letter was 5 held a food drive around the food goods. ' neat and humorous. Just what a Information and referrals are Lighten up Tony, your side ·you Tony and your family and all Bethlehem area and collected fractured community needs after the citizens in the town of New 700 provided to encourage the won the election.There are not over pounds of food for the such a hard fought political race. Scotland a very happy holiday Bethlehem Food Pantry. clients to avail themselves of enough reasons and you are not services and programs to which astute enough to change the fact The Judy VonRonne letter, season. The Bethlehem Food Pantry, they may be eligible. Currently, that residential housing does not which is worth re-reading, was exactly on target. So combining By the way, I do have a first located in the Bethlehem Senior 53 families utilize the pantry on pay for itself. name .. .it's Sharon. Services Office at the Bethle· a regular basis. Rich's humor and Judy's hon· hem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Now that the election is over, esty about how things really are, Sharon Boehlke On behalf of the Bethlehem you, Tony, and your friends, Ave., Delmar, was started in I again say to you: "R~ad the Slingerlands Food Pantry, we would like to seem to want to purge the town Loomis study." 1982 to serve individuals, fami· express our thanks for the gen· lies and the elderly of the town. and the political parties of peo Editor's note: Actually, erosity of the community and ple who disagree with you. Now, And yes Tony there are peo· Sharon's first name was inadver It is run through Bethlehem the hard work of the Cub Tony, you know and I know that pie who disagree with you and Senior Projects, Inc. with the tently knocked out in the initial Scouts. is not going to happen. your friends, and that's O.K reference to her in Tony's letter, help of senior service volunteers The board, staff and volunteers and stocked with donations of Let's take a look at two very In closing I would like to wish so we piead guilty. non perishible food goods and Bethlehem Senior Services No cheers for two deserving athletes Editor, The Spotlight: their hard work and efforts of chose not to attend this Finally, an experienced· Our family has just returned the past few months/years. evening's celebration. The from our final Bethlehem foot Cheerleaders and football seniors in particular were singled recruiter in your hometown. ball banquet. As usual it was a players were each introduced out and applauded one last time. pleasant enough affair in which individually and congratulated. Peg Cerutti's moving to Bethlehem the student/athletes received This included young men and However, as the seniors were well deserved recognition for all worilen who were unable or announced it came to our atten and is now open for-business. tion the two deserving young !I men had been forgotten. This was pointed out to one of the Helping to staff Capital District offices 1 coaches before the end of the . awards. Unfortunately, they still for over 20 years. did not get mentioned. QUALITY CARPET CLEANING 1 Phone 478-7823 , WALL TO WALL The purpose of this letter is to Fax 478-9337 i say thank you to these two well Address P.O. Box 338 • UPHOLSTERY . 439-0409 ! deserving athletes. Jason Seward ORIENTALS ANO AREA RUGS ·and Josh Naylor both attended Delmar, N.Y.'12054 L--·-______r,_·m_B_a_r_re_tt ______, : practices and played their hem1; : out whenever given the opportu r------, nity. I am sure that each and every • • • • We are pleased to announce that parent and student would agree HIS HOLIDAY SEASON, with us that they deserve equal John A. Lang, MD recognition for their efforts. GIVE A NEEDY CHILD General Obstetrlcs and Gynecology Whatever their reasons for not attending tonight's affair they hope TO HOLD ONTO Has joined the were both missed. We do not know why the Women's Health Center coaches decided not to mention them. • of Albany Med · We thought that it might have • • 58-60 Hackett Boulevanl, Albany, NY bee11 an oversight at first, but if so why wasn't it corrected after it • • • Dr. Lang previously practiced at was brought to the attention of • • • • 785 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. one of the coaches? Dolores Ryan and jim Ryan • • • • New Patients Are Welcome (518) 462.0084 Selkirk
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'-- r~~------~~~~~~~--Novembe,r 29, 1995 PAGE 13 St. Matthew's bazaar slated Children's ho'liday program St. Matthew's Church in NEWS NOTES Singers welcome slated for Empire State Plaza Voorheesville will hold its annual voorheesville to join festival choir On Saturday, Dec. 9, WXXA- center, where kidscanenjoyrides, Christmas bazaar on Saturday, TV/Fox 23 and The River/99.5- · · ·Santa Claus. There will also The event features a variety of ••iiiiliiiiliil••l!'::::..::.~~ll the FirstUnited Methodist Church tival at the Empire State Plaza in be traditional holidaysing-alongs. handmade items, baked goods and on Maple Avenue. Albany. · In the concourse, a ballet per- books. Food will also be served. The lecture, entitled 'The Po Local singers are invited to join The festival will culminate in formance of selected excerpts Children can have their picture etics of Baseball: Fictions of Local from 'The Nutcracker" will be and Personal History" is open to the Community Choirforthis per taken with Santa, play games and formance. Rehearsals start on the official New York state tree- shown. Brass and choral groups make crafts. the public free of charge. Refresh lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Two ments will be served. , Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7:30p.m. at holiday trees located on the plaza from the community will also per- . This year's raffle· drawing in the Methodist Church. , cludes beautiful items crafted by and in the East Capitol Park will form. For information, call Ken be lit simultaneously, followed by For information regarding this local artisans. Everyone in the Park Association sets George at 765-4442. a holiday fireworks display. free festival, call the state OGS community is invited. annual meeting date office at 473-0559. The children's holiday program Rod & Gun Club The Salem Hills Park Asso Night tour planned ciation's annual meeting is sched- . will take place in the conv.ention • planning craft fair uled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 8 at Five Rivers center Also on Saturday, the Voor p.m. at St. Matthew's Church on There will be a guided evening heesville Rod & Gun Club has Mountainview Road. walk at the Five Rivers Environ Premium Fresh Cut mental Education Center on Game planned a craft fair from 9 a.m. to The association's financial sta Christmas Trees 6 ft.-12ft. 3 p.m. at the club on Foundry Road. Farm Road in Delmar on Friday, tus and special projects for the Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. A family-style chicken and bis coming year will be discussed. $15.00 &up cuit dinner will be served at 5, 6 Center naturalists will lead the group on a walking tour of the Living Balled Trees and 7p.m. Volunteers are needed to fill two seats on the board of direc center after dark, listening for owls ~ Wreaths • Starting at $5.00 . Sit-downortakeoutservicewill tors. and other creatures of the night. Boughs (5 Varieties): Large bundle· $3.00 be available at a price of$6.50 per person. Tickets will be sold at the All residents of the develop · F~rticipa11t)l' •l;tould dress for the outdoors and bring a flashlight . Mariani's Nursery door. ment are encouraged to take an if pqssible. · Open 7 Days • Rt. 155. State Farm Road., 0 For information, call Pauline active ro]e in the association. Voorhees~~-lle_•~'_!l);:J!=~"'~rJ,'"J:;;~~ Warnken at 872-0757. For information regarding this The group is sponsoring its free event, call Five Rivers at 475- second annual holiday decorating 0291. Guidance center to offer contest. The winning home will be ·•• It's About Time ... financial aid program granted a dues waiver for the com ing year. The board will judge In Voorheesville The Spotlight is The high school Guidance and homes and decide the winner by sold at Stewarts, Voorheesville New York School For Esthetics, Counseling Centerwill offer a pro Dec. 20. Pharmacy and Voorheesville Mobil gram on "College Financial Aid Skin Care, Makeup And Nail Specialty How to Get Your Fair Share" on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Offering in Albany the "NEW" Esthetics Curriculum school. & Nail Specialty Curriculum. Peter Lorenzo, a certified finan cial planner and president of Col Full & Part-Time Day & Evening Classes lege Aid Planning Associates, will be the featured speaker. Licensed by New York State Education Department A special study skills and time Call for more information and a tour of our educational facility management workshop will be Full Salon Facial $15.00 held for students in grades 11 and CUT ~ ROUTE20 All Services Performed by Students 12 while their parents are attend 5 ing the seminar. YOUR 0 Albany, New York The programs are free, but pre ~ All At.IONT oc registration is requested by call OWN ROUTE !56 ·~======518-464-6666 ======~·· ingthe guidance office at 765-3314. TREES Author to present Help us celebrate lecture Dec. 5 FECtLEY'S Only $19' 5 HIGHLAND~ARMSRESTAURANT Awardwinningpoetandauthor, - TlH~~~:os Jay Rogoff, will read from his lat '-.....:,___ Selected precuts priced separately our 0~ ·· Y ea.r est work, 'The Cutoff," in a talk sponsored by the New Scotland Open Saturday & Sunday, Also Weekdays 4-6 Historical Association on Tuesday, Follow Route 156 out ofAltamont for 3 miles. We are on your left across Anni~e saryl Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. at the Wyman Highland Farms Restaurant at the corner of Thompson's Lake Road. Osterhout Community Center on CRAFTS 872-1671 WREATHS the Old Road in New Salem. Take an 10% OFF the ~~ Holiday School Year Reservations Open House Now Available For ~~ De Sunday, December 3rd INDIVIDUAL noon-S TEACHING 10 • 3 hours a week/by appointment. Come see our new Serendipity Gift • After school, evenings, Saturdays Excludes la s purchases Collection featuring handmade jewelry & gifts. Register• to win one of 5 valu David • Reading, math, writing and study ~ilel~ffiif~AY ONLY! able door prizes valued at over $500. • Build skills & confidence Refreshments will be served. • Gives kids of all ages EXTRA • Motivation & self esteem INOIVIDUAL HELP with school · rourn 81REET work ... all year long. Tltis & Tltat !'RAMER&
DELMAR WOMEN"S HEALTH .CARE ASSOCIATES If you like auetiOILXmas items: Wigwam socks, wood blend crew • Those who will be entering Grades 7 and 8 are. invited to take the r'T socks sizes to 13, Ladies tops, men's CBA Entrance Exam. Ji______,l. cardigan sweaters, knit gob hats, mitts, • Applicants for Grade 10 should contact the Admissions Office for gloves, scaJVes, stained glass lamp, details. ll_J: Connie Stevens life size poster, post 1-,---T cards, old photos, memorabilia. Albany's private, Catholic, junior and military ~___J_l_ senior high school for college bound young men. T'r 356-3091 • 356-3982 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY ~=+·,, FOOD AND FUN _!j --~1 This auction will benefit the t De La Salle Road, Albany, New York 12208 , % pm, 7 days a week South Bethlehem Grange Admissions Office 462-0456 Y'a/1 come and help us make Brorher Brice Wilder. f.S.C.. Principa.l Route156-2mifromVoomeesville 765-2956 this a successful Auction Sale! Children's book author Black belt recipients to visit Saturday, Dec. 2 Where does a writer get ideas Music will be provided by for stories? How long does it take Randy Maugher, and refresh to write a book? These and other ments will be served. questions will be answered at the The contributions of our volun library when award-winning au teers will be acknowledged, and thorJennifer Armstrong talks with the local winner of the Legacies kids. short story contest will be an nounced. library lovers, regular patrons and newcomers are encouraged Voomeesville ...,... to stop in. Public Library ...._ __,_ Barbara Vink · Community orchestra Students in grades-four through six are invited to the pro to play holiday tunes gram on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1 The Delmar Community Or- p.m. to meet and talk with chestrawillpresentitsannualcom- Awarded black belts by the Hudson Valley Tae Kwon Do & Fitness Center in Armstrong, who writes for all ages. munity Christmas concert on Sun- Glenmont recently were SeanAltimari, bottom row left, William Ting, Ryan Doherty, Her books include the ''Wild Rose day, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Sara Heeran, t•3p row left, Vincent Heeran, Mike Friello (head instructor), Dallas Inn" and SWeet Valley series for young teen-agers. The concert will be held in the . Kubisch, Lauren Rocco and .Gregory Hunte:o. auditorium at Bethlehem Central Book-buying parents and :~~~;;;;..;;;;,.~~~~..;_--::;;;:::::=====:;::;:;;;:::;;::::::======:: grandparents should plan to ar ~~~\~ 5~~~~r.on Kenwood Av- Five Rivers to hoi II ~ rive at 2 p.m. when the Friends of The program will feature a mix evergreen program . Mon.- Sat. 8-5 / Cty. Rt 67 the library will be selling her of traditional and contemporary Sun. 10-4 ·. SJORY'SNURSERY Freehold, NY books,andArmstrongwillbethere holiday music. Vocalist Marie The Five Rivers Environmen- Open All Year (518) 634-7754 to sign them. An autographed book tal Education Center on Game Or~e:nhouses • Nursery is a wonderful book for that spe Franke will sing several songs. Farm Road .in Delmar will present Landscaping cial young reader in the family. Forinformation,callLarryRoth a holiday program en Satt-rday, at 439-8585. D ec. 16 , at 2 p.m. On Sunday, Dec.10, the library is hosting a special Holiday Open Naturalists will le>d a tour of · For the most beautiful . In Guilderland the center grounds >nd discuss House from 2 to 4 p.m. The Spotlight is sold at the natural ;md cultural hisbry of Poinsettias- visit Story's ... The fifth annual volunteer re Star Market~Rt. 20 & 155 evergreens in New Y:>rk. 1 ception is also an opportunity for I everyone to meet and visit with library trustees and staff. If you are one of the Voorheesville residents who have not been to the "new'' library since • Fresh cut Baislm it opened in 1989; join us and see. & Douglas Fir what a wonderful place it has be come. The Friends of the Library will • Live Spru:e Trees be there to provide an opportunity Hudson Valley Community College for more members of the commu Physical Education Complex nity to join their ranks. Troy, New York
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Oil • Tee Shins & Tote Bags Each MBE Center provides expert packing services and complete & Tntcking Co., Inc. • Toys • Quilted Items shipping servi winS=~------ Crusader Invitational Tournament in Troy Bethlehem girls start off season with a bang By Claire Del Vecchio from senior co-captain Kiley Height could be a problem for The Bethlehem lady Eagles Shortell and sophomore Megan head coach Kim Zomow, who is basketball team got its season off Sellnow, who scored 15 and nine in her third season at the helm of to a great start by winning the points respectively. Conway was Bethlehem's varsity squad. Crusaderlnvitationa!Tournament selected as the tournament most Standout center Karena Zor hosted by Catholic Central High valuable player, and Shortell was now, the younger sister of coach School in Troy last weekend. named to the all-tournament team. Zorn ow, will be sorely missed. She BC defe.ated non-league oppo Returning players from last is attending the University ofVer nentAverill Park in the first round year's squad include Conway, montthis year on an athletic schol 59-39, which sent them to the fi Shortell, Sellnow, co-captain Ka arship. nals against Catholic Central. tie Sherwin,l.aura Del Vecchio, The lady Eagles, who were 14- Led by sophomore guard Ni Abby Smitli and Krissy West 1 in league play last season and cole Conway and her 20-point fall. advanced to the semifinals of the performance, the lady Eagles New to the team this season sectional tournament, will face defeated the lady Crusaders 54- are senior Marcy Finkel, junior some challenges early in the 1995- 50 in a game that was close Jen Gould, sophomores Katie 96 campaign. throughout. · Smith and Karly Decker, and They will be competing in a Bethlehem received support freshman Kim Comtois. tournament at SUNY Albany next month and traveling to a tourna ment in Rhode Island on Dec. 9 and 10. BC will face the Blue Devils of Pennies for Haven Columbia High in the first home The Annual Holiday Fundraiser for game of the season on Friday, Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. BC's Nicole Conway was the tournament MVP. Every Penny Star bowlers Counts! Ifs Christmas in the Country ... The following people earned bowing honors at Del lanes the· Bringyour · OUR rAMILY'8 HARVf8T week of Nov. 19. coins to our f:ARM STAND SelliorCircuitMen: Dave Pal Change Counting ladino 256; Fred Smith 557 trip I<>: OPfN HOU8f and Harold Eck 811 four games. Event at Saturday December 2nd 10-5:30 Senior Circuit Women: Agtws Stuyvesant Plaza Sunday December 3rd 11-4:00 Neuman 200 and 497 triple; Doris on December 2nd Aupperle 196 and 516 triple; and from Noon to 4 p.m. Harriet Klotz 178. .--it,~\4"'ti&'41# Men: John Bickel 286; Bill All donors are Boughton 284; and John Nitsky eligible to win a Handmade Wreaths & Unique Gifts 713 triple. (l(l(l $500 Holiday !="resh Roping - Beautiful Trees Women: Stephanie Betor2·lli; UUU Shopping Spree at Diane Guyer 577 triple; and ----' Stuyvesant Plaza! Homemade Christmas Treats Barbara Van Schoick 742 four games. . , Chocolates - Pies - Breads Adult-Junior Men: Steve Vnul< Charming Gift Baskets - Ornaments Sr. 252 and 599triple; Lou Devoe Sr. 239 and 651 triple. And as always, ~resh Musl'l1xm, Meadowbro!t Milk, rree Rarge [qgs _and Mrn. Adult-Junior Women: StH' 2045 New Scotland Road (Rt. 85) Kondrat 184 and 523 triple. Order your 2.2 miles past Tollagate Boys: Mike O'Brien 221 and arrangements now 478-0416 days 475-0912 eves. 633 triple. Girls: Jessica Brady 205 ancl 538 triple. !]JeaMJ!n ':} Munir T. Jabbur, M.D. Junior Classic: Tom Neil<·s Joseph]. Fay, M.D. Richard R. Whipple, M.D. 264; Andrea Kachidurian 198: and Pete Bukowski 244. John H. Kavanaugh, M.D. J. David Abraham, M.D. Juniors: Joe Marro 211 and Suhei!M. Khuri, M.D. Frederick]. Fletcher; M.D. 558triple;){ellyMcNally214and 583 triple; Stephen Leno 205 and ~ 500 triple; and Kristin Fournier Are pleased to announce the 172 and 477 triple. fs !lJed 0){/~ Preps: Marina Kinner 137 ancl merger of their practices to form 332 triple; and Nick Hasselbach 195 and'415 triple. pa~ NORTHFAST ORTHOPAEDICS and their association with CHRISTMAS ~[JJeawn John T. Whalen, M.D. to be located after November 1, 1995 TREES at the following locations: • Choose & Cut K • Pre-cut John Fritze • Wreaths EXECUTIVE WOODS • Arrangements Jeweler · 3 Atrium Drit'e, Suite 1 OQ Albany, New York 12205 ' 4 Normanskill Blvd., Delmar Dir.: 1-90 to Everett Road (Exit 5), then 3/4 mile north on Everrtt Road (Next to Del Lanes) (going away from Central Avnlue), right onto Atrium Drive (518) 453-9088 DYNDOR 439-7690 VALATIE OFFICE CLIFTON PARK OFFICE TREE FARM Valatie Medical A1ts Building Clifton Park Family Health Center 244 W ALDENMAIER RD. 1301 River Road, Suite 106 1 Tallow 'Wood Drive, Suite 5 Approx. 2 mi. south of Elm A Fe. Park Valatie, New York 12184 Clifton Park, New York 12065 (518) 758,7791 (518) 373-0952 439-1637 THE SPOTLIGHT November 29, 1995- PAGE l7 .:~!:=.:..: The future is now for BC boys Burch-less Blackbirds By Scott Isaacs positive season." If last season was any indica Basketball Head coach Chuck Abba prepare for new season tion, Bethlehem basketball is agreed. 'We have a number of ready for a breakthrough. good players this year. Hopefully By Adam Cole "He jumps a lot higherthatpeopk BC appears ready to rise to the knownfortheirtenaciousdefense all this talent will mesh, and we A new era in Voorheesville anticipate." 1 upper echelon of the Suburban and marksmanship from the out will come together as a team, doing basketball begins Friday night Christianson averaged 1 :i C~ncil thanks to several return side. the little things that lead to suc with the team's season and home points per game on the junior in ·stars from lastyear's 8-13 team, 'We've got a lot of confidence cess." opener against Ravena-Coeymans varsity level last year before his a well as the addition of me.m right now that we will really be The Eagles open their 1995- Selkirk. season ended due to an injury. bers of the 1994 ·junior varsity one ofthetopteamsin the league," 1996 campaign on Friday, Dec. 1, First-year head coach Bill Besides his team's overall lack squad, which was undefeated. said Wimer. 'Wejusthavetocome in the Colonie Tip-OffToumament Logan will have to deal with the of experience, Logan has to be This year's varsity squad be together and help bring out the at Colonie High School. loss of many key players from last worried about the talent in the gins with the seniors Sean Berry best in our talents." Bethlehem plays Gloversville year's 17-7 varsity team. . Colonial Council this year. and Joe D'Angelo, who were The 20-0 N team of 1994 has in the opening round. The open The loss of first team Colonial "Schalmont, Ravena and instrumental in last year's sec supplied the Eagles with additional ing tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. Council center Dave Burch Mechanicville are returning most tional run, which included an upset talent, most notably in the forms swings the Blackbirds offensive of their players and will be tough victory over Catholic Central. of burly center Tim Staniels and Babe Ruth signups set strategy foward the outside. to beat," Logan said. They will head up the frontcourt, athletic forward Scott DeFeo. The Bethlehem Babe Ruth Leading the way will be seniors Roundingoutthisyear's squad and provide most of the offense. Both have shown flashes of bril- League will hold registration on Mike Bea.dnell,Joe Robichaud, are juniors Mike Robichaud, Both are anticipating solid sea . Hance and should be major con Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 6:30 to _Jason Patterson, Brandon Bryan Cline and Matt McKenna. sons. tributors this season. 8:30p.m. at the Bethlehem Town Emerick and Andy Bayus. Berry was optimistic about this Also, Cory Czajka will join Hall at 445 Delaware Ave. in Del Senior Ryan Foster and sopho V'ville grad excels year's squad. 'We have a lot of Chris Wenger underneath doing mar. more Karl Meier will be trying to Erin Sullivan, a 1992 graduate experience to go along with some much of Bethlehem's dirty work There is a $75 registration fee. fill Burch's shoes in the post. ofClaytonA. Bouton HighSchool, great young players. We will be such as grabbing loose balls, pull Birth certificates are required of Logan cited junior John Chris was goalie on the Williams Col intense this year," he said. ing down rebounds and playing new players. For information, call tianson as a key player for the lege soccer team this year, which Also contributing up front will exceptional defense. Pete Bulger at 439-1219. Blackbirds this season. "John can played in the Division III champi be Chris Wenger, who recently Also expected to contribute are .: 1 i . ' ••,, ' . play with anybody inside," he said. onship game. demonstrated liis prowess on the guards Seamus Gallagher and Rei;ruitment talk set boards by snatching 15 rebounds Janiie Paine, both exceptional A presentation on recruitment in a scrimmage with LaSalle, and ballhandlers and passers at the of the student athlete is sched Floor Your Friends or will be counted on for much of the point guard position. uled for Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 rebounding load until Peter Dor 'We may have lost five players p.m. in the Clayton A Bouton High gan returns from a tom ligament to graduation, butthiscurrentcrop School in Voorheesville. Relatives with a and adds additional muscle to the is as good as we've had here in a front line. The Voorheesville Boosters while," said assistant coach Ken Club and the high scliool guid Gift Certificate from The backcourt is manned by Lyons. 'These kids really work ance department are co-sponsors veterans Chris Hannigan, Eric hard and are unbelievably tena of the talk by retired SUNY tennis Gentile-s Wimer and Tim Wenger, all cious on defense. I expect a very coach Bob Lewis. ,------, I FREE I I Receive 1 qt. of I I Armstrong floor cleaner I I . with the purchase of a I L __ Gi~Certificat~ __ _j Gentie's Quality Carpets and Vinyl Flooring 11 00 CENTRAL AVE .. ALBANY 459-2440 - REUPHOLSTER NOWFORTHE HOLIDAYS,------, I BONUS I Part Issue of December 6th i ssooo i - Advertising Deadline: I I November 30th DISCOUNT I ON All SOFA AND I I CHAIR ORDERS I With 2 separate editions -The Spotlight L _!_Offer Expires 12110/9~ _j and Colonie Spotlight/Loudonville Weekly . Plus Special Holiday Pages with color Issues of November 29th and December 13th, 20th and 27th Call your advertising representative today! 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Concurrent with a zero toler sifying official records for altering 21 would be lowered from the cur holden to the alcohol lobby, she Bragman has since decided "to ance law, Aiken said a keg ID bill the birth date on his driver's li rent .10 to .02, which would allow said. do the right thing," and promised should be enacted as well. cense and possession of alcohol teen-agers to drive with no more In particular,Aiken said Assem-. passage ofthe bill when the legis Aiken was unaware of the re by a person under the age of 21, than one beer- if that- under bly Majority Leader Michael lature returns in January, she said. cent incident in Bethlehem, but police said. their belt. Bragman, D-Syracuse, who is Rather than undermining the said it was a perfect example of a Vanderbilt said a minikeg of A conviction could result in a largely responsible for which bills legislation, Bragman ·has tried to situation that could have. easily beer with a tap was found in the six-month suspension ofa person's come up for a vote, "took the bill forge an agreement implement spun out of control. rear of the vehicle. driver license plus a $125 fine. off the agenda." ing it, according to a spokesman If a keg ID law was in effect in It's fortunate nothing worse The chief proponent of such Aiken said she later discovered in the assemblyman's office. New York, then the keg in the came of the incident, Vanderbilt legislation, Doris Aiken, the that earlier this year Bragman had SinceJune ''We've had 16 teen back of an intoxicated driver's ve said. "Here's an inexperienced founder and presidentofRID (Re accepted $27,000 in campaign con agers die in alcohol-related acci hicle could be traced to determine driver, under the influence, with a move Intoxicated Drivers) said she tributions from representatives of dents" from accidents involving who sold it to an under-age per carload ofkids, attempting to elude expects a zero tolerance bill will the alcohol industry - prior to teen-age drivers, Aiken said. Teen son. the police." be enacted in 1996 after a furious action being taken on a zero toler age binge drinking "is a terrible Many other states have a keg Theincidentalsomakesagood battle to pass it in 1995 failed. ance bill. problem. They're drinking beer ID bill on the books, and it's time case for passage of a zero toler "We've been working on it all "I think any reasonable person and following it up with vodka." forNewYorktocatchup,shesaid. ance bill in state Legislature, year long," she said. 'The Senate can make some kind of deduction A recent study sponsored by Assemblyman Jack McEneny, Vanderbilt said. Under such a law, passed it inJune with only 12 nega there," she said. ''We held a press the Aibany County STOP-DWI D-Albany, said it was important to now ·expected to come up for a tive votes." conference and a four-day vigil" program confirms that teen-age differentiate between 16 and 17- year-olds, who should not be per mitted todrivewithalcohol in their system, and 18, 19 and 20-year olds, who are old enough to vote and serve in the armed forces. McEneny said he could not support the zero toferance as writ ten because it would be unfair and offensive to 18, 19 and 20-year olds. "Suppose you have a 20-year old Marine Cofps sergeant who FRESH ·has just come home from Bosnia. TREES You're going to tell "this guy he 95 50 can't have a drink at his sister's $18 +up $6 10" wedding? I think that's a bit much." McEneny said he still opposes 9' ARTIFICIAL GARLAND See w~at's NEW the 21-year-old drinking law in New Desxgners . . . · This week's Special - Save $2.00 New York because it flies in the New Gifts .... face of common sense. • Boxwood • Princess Pine • Poinsettias Rather than reducing teen • Holly • Laurel • Kalanchoe New jl!welry ... drinking, he said, raising the legal • Boughs • White Pine ., • Christmas From the Fun to the Sublime drinking age to 21 has caused • Coal! • Balsam Cactus teens to drink on the sly and in upsupervised settings. FIREWOOD "It has contributed to more teen age binge drinking," he said, as Buy2 Pick Up Stacks $12.00 well as to an increase in date rape Getl among teens. Facecord picked up $75 FREE! I The zero t~lerance law is 1 stronglysupportedbySTOP-DWI NURSERY & 4°7s!94"sad. rorell~'-'/ agencies across the state, accord GREENHOUSES "" "'"Sun. ·9-5''" •• ing to Albany County STOP-D\VI etl)efett"- coordinator Denis Foley. - Main Square Shoppes Zero tolerance for teenagers 318 Delaware Avenue, Delmar makes sense, Foley said, because Layaway Now for the Holidays (518) 439-9993 ·"by your second drink you're clearly impaired." In addition. teens are already at a disadvan tage given that "they're learning a new motor skill." ~ Fol~y said he strongly sup ported a keg ID law "There was a death in Colonie a few years agn where a teen-ager was killed w lwn MAsTER OF ARrs IN LIBERAL STUDIES someone threw a keg in a bonfire· and it exploded. • Non-traditional, interdisciplinary program in the liberai arts "! know the Colonie Polk<· • Designed to serve all qualified students strongly support (a keg ID law)." holding baccalaureate degrees •• • Especially attractive to mature students seeking to satisfy their intellectuaJ curiosity in a broad c;~Rr 8 & innovative program. .. "' • I <' ,. • Ideal for 9-5ers. Full-or part-time study. Free gift' from The Body Shop• when you buy Afternoon and evening classes are taught Qlq -! -1 0 by regular graduate faculty. · BIRKENSTOCK. I Program leads to the M.A. but curious minds ct~~~ are also welcome to enroll on·a non-degre.e basis. I R£11EMEIE- I S.WTDGA i Delicious Home Baked Specialties I You DECIDE THE AREA. •3s5 Broadway, Downtown Saratoga ' I I for your holiday entertaining 1 . WE'LL PROVIDE THE COURSES. and 255 Delaware Avenue, Delmar SHOE DEPOT and gift giving needs Holiday Cookie Trays Small $8 Large $16 To order plense call: Elaine Bird 475-1346 UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY Beth Fuchs 439-2650 STATE UNIVI!R.SITY OF NEW YORK © ! 995 Birk,.nstock is a "'8"1"'"d tr.~demark. • While supplies last Delivery Available - ·-·-· --~------·C. D Perks D Trailer (From Page 1) Uttle has changed at the Town (From Page 1) variance." admitted that the couple did not Squire over the past few years, The town has already sent the : have the resources to build at the At the FourCorners)n Delmar, she said. "Our shopping center but we expect the law to be en Charrons a violation letter, and present time. Melissa Steen, owner of I Love here is definitely painful. When forced. I hope Social Services can the next step would be im appear "It would be cornpletely en Books, was similarlyupbeatabout we first moved out here there was provide some assistance so they ance ticket for violating the zon closed- you wouldn't be able to what the next month will bring. Grand Union and CVS. If we can can get into the residence there ing law, Cantlin said. see the mobile home," Ann Marie "People don't seem to be hold get another grocery store, then and be happy." said. · this would be a great mall again." A possible solution would be ing back," she said. "Black Friday Despite the Charrons' evident for the Charrons to move into the Cantlin said that such a struc does not affect small stores like us Personalized service is the key hardship, there is no question of house on the property, Cantlin ture would need a building per the way it does the malls. It's a to keeping local residents from the illegality of their trailer from said, but Ann Marie, who is also mit. and the Charrons would have busy day for us normally, but not driving out to Colonie or the town's point of view. out ofwork because of a disability, to clearly identify how the struc zooey." Guilderland, according to Pam "There is no provision in our said that the house, which has not ture could no longer be consid To help create some of the ex Morris, owner of Helderhaus Pet zoning law for mobile homes like been inhabited for more than six ered a mobile ho111e. Supplies in the Glenmont Plaza. citement that goes along with that," said Supervisor Herb Reilly. years, is "not liveable." The town has the power to as Black Friday at the suburban Business has been good all year "It cannot be a dwelling." There are only two rooms in sess fines that can run into the malls, Steen said she holds a holi long, she said. But since she has Building Inspector Paul Cantlin the house, Ann Marie said, and tens of thousands of dollars in day open house on the Saturday only been open since Dec. 121994, said that the town zoning law al part of the ceiling is falling down cases of persistent zoning viola night after Thanksgiving, which Morris said she has nothing to lows mobile homes only in mobile in one of those rooms. tions, and has used that power in is when "It really becomes zooey. compare this year's Black Friday ·home parks or as temporary dwell the past. to. "There's no way we can live or controlled zooey," at her Dela ings during construction of a there," she said. · But Cantlin said, "Usually the ware Avenue store. The only thing darkening the home. Jim said that he plans to build a quiet path works. Eventually it (the In Glenmont, however, the business climate for Glenmont, 'They would need a use vari trailer) will have to go, but how she said, is the spectre of the pro "perm·anent A-frame structure" Glenmont Plaza and the Town . ance, and would need to show that· around the trailer, although he long it will take is a good guess." Squire were not swarming with posed Southgate Commons shop the property cannot be used for shoppers like the Crossgates Mall ping center, earmarked for a 75- anything else," Cantlin said. 'They in Guilderland was. All7 ,400 park . acre parcel about a mile north off would probably never legally get a ing spaces at Crossgates were re Route9W. om~•1.r· c·~:lii=t portedly full for nearly the entire r;,w. ·n··· ··h '·' ·zt 1 time on Black Friday. STIHL• "Yesterday was a pretty good day," said Michelle Waddingham, Re-Opening Dec.lst' GREENE COUNTY POWER EQUIPMENT sisteroftheownerofWaddingham LAWN-GARDEN-SNOW EQUIPMENT-CHAINSAWS Footwear in Glenmont Plaza. Al Factory Trained Service though ','I thought it was busier on Repairs on all models-not just what we sell. Wednesday: (the day before Mug t:J Brush Just in time for Christmas - Thanksgiving)_. BARBER SHOP We NOW SELL Go-KARTS! "I think everyone goes to Rl32 • Greenville • 966-4002 Crossgates," she said. "I went 1526 New Scotland Road 25 minutes from Delmar there last night, and it took me 45 Slingerlands -- minutes to find a parking space." Still and all, business does seem 475-0678 to be perking up from what it was a few years. ago at the Glenmont Plaza, she said, when the center's entrance' from Route 9W was dosed off., George W. Frueh Customer loyalty is what keeps the store going, Waddingham said. Fuel Oil • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel "Every0n_e thaf stops_ here says that even if they can't find what they need, they prefer stopping ·..... ·so·q:~all-·- -•.., here first and doingtheitbusiness . __ . , . . _ g on ,:'(r~c:.-;;. locally. I he~r-thatfrom maybe 70 percent of those who come in." Callfo_r today's prices For Aleta Lyons, owner of the • Professionally trained • Expert packing setvices Windflower florist shop in the Cash Only Cash Only Town Squire Plaza in Glenmont, Prayer Line M@bir Prayer Line moving teams • Local/Long Distance Black Friday was "a terrible day. 462-1335 436-1050 462-5351 Absolutely dead. We had three Phone/Fax (518) 436-6756 nor1o27o deliveries and maybe three or cus tomers all day long." ~.------, But that's OK, she added, be cause the store had an official open 1. house scheduled for Sunday after ® noon, the store's official kick-off GV'iew50n for the holiday season. Lyons said a loyal customer base is what keeps her going. I crJental Health daresayifitwasn'tforthewonder Dr. Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. ful people who keep coming back, I would be out of business." Periodontal Therapy IRS seeks volunteers The benefits of regular support- of our patients we perform an oral iveperiodontal therapy appointments cancer screening at each of the pre replace storm door clean gutters to help with tax returns go well beyond· the prophy that is ventive care appointments. fix faucet drip replace bathtub caulking The Internal Revenue Service provided. In addition to removing The American Academy of clean tile grout replace loose tiles is seeking volunteers to help tax the stains and calculus that have Periodontology,thespecialistsinthe plane bedroom door so it closes . install deadlock on back door formed on your teeth, careful. atten- treatment of periodontal disease, rec fix bathroom door lock new kitchen floor payers who cannot afford profes new. fight for bedroom closet sional tax assistance. tion-is spent in evaluating your teeth om mend that patients with pcriodon electric outlet for new stereo to determine if your periodontal dis- tal disease have supportive periodon replace broken window glass fix doorbell Volunteer Income Tax Assis repair root teak rew garbage disposal tance (VITA) participants provide ease is in remission or is there an talappointmentsevery3to4months. indication that the disease may be Patient adherence to this recornmen new kitchen countertops replace sump pump federal tax return assistance to phone jack for computer better kitchen lighting low-income taxpayers, persons progressing.lfwe see any signs of dationhasproventobethconeover progression, instrumentation is per- whelming factor that influences repair patio door screen replace drafty windows with disabilities, and non-English patch hole in waif finish the basement playroom speaking taxpayers. formed to remove the bacteria from whether or not patients will be able the pocket to stop the infection from to keep their teeth. add a master bath irisufate the attic The IRS provides VITA volun causing irreversible bOne loss. Prepared as a public service to crown moulding in dining room replace the medicine cabinet remodel the bathroom teers with free self-study instruc Early detection allows a much promote better dental health from liow about a new kitchen tion and training materials neces more conservative and cost saving the office of: sary to prepare basic income tax approach to treating any changes in Dr. Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. WHAT EVER IS ON YOUR LIST, CALL returns. your periodontal disease. We will 74 Delaware Avenue COMPANY, Inc. For information, contact the IRS also evaluate your teeth for signs of Delmar, NY 12054 J J.A.St00e CONSTRUCT!()~ 439-0737 volunteer and education manager Ldeca:::_Also:_:• ~ealth be_:ofit to all ____(518) 439-3299___ _j Remodeling, Repair·s, Maintenance, Commercia~ Residential at 431-4494. Delmar Progress Club The Spotlight remembers organizing card party The Delmar Progress Club has This week in 1985, these stories were making headlines in The Spotlight. slated a card party for members and guests today, Nov. 29, at 7 • To deal with crowding at Glenmont Elementary School, the p.m. at the Bethlehem Town Hall Bethlehem Central school board considered an elementary re at 445 Delaware Ave. in Delmar. districting plan that would move lOOpupils out of the Hamagrael attendance area. Forinfonnationorreservations, call May Blackmore at 439-9152 • The Bethlehem wning board of appeals approved a parking or Anne Young at 439-5160. variance fora proposed 12,000-square-footaddition to 161 Dela ware Ave., paving the way for the state Dormitory Authority to consolidate its offices in Elsmere.. · AIDS council needs • The Bethlehem Central High School varsity soccer team (11-5 in the regular season) upset Burnt Hills in overlime in the gift-wrapping helpers opening round of sectional play, before bowing to Guilderland Volunteers are currently 2-0in the sectional semifinals. Top players were Toby Dunmore, needed to wrap books in book Paul Stracke,Paul Doyle,Eric Oberheim,Todd Smith,Jer stores during the holiday season. emy' Manning, Rick Ramsby and Aaron Halsdorf. Donations will benefit the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. NOVEMBER . For information, contact the CUSTOM AIDS council at 434-4686. UPHOLSTERY SALE Douglas Pratt and Darlene Ellis Save up to Wrap up your 45% OFF* Ellis, Pratt. to marry ~<\>~ 0~ *Suggested MSRP Cliristmas Darlene Lym>ae Ellis, daugh adviser. }t,I!NJn;RE /\.~ and Special Orders Included close to home ter ofDiane Ellis of Raleigh, N.C., Th.efuture groom is a graduate Quality Country, Shaker & Ti'aditional Furniture and .Douglas R Pratt, son of ofBechlehem Central High School Just what you need. Douglas and EEzabeth Pratt of and t"-le Uaiversity o~ North Caro Gifts & Accessories No runaround. Dehroar, are engaged to be mar lina a' Wilo.ington. He is employed 425 Consaul Road • Schenectady; N.Y. 12304 ried. as a physi Owans-Corning Fiberglas Corporation suppo 1s public television 1or a better community Owens-Corning is riberglas Albany Medical Center Twin girls, Ashley 'Courtney Yalaju and Sarah Anne Yalaju, to Mary Gillespie-Yalaju and Alfred Yalaju, Slingerlands, Sept. 27. Girl, Sarah Alsling Ryan, to Victoria and Paul Ryan, Delmar, Oct.10. . Girl, Sierra Elaine Pease, to Robin and SCott Pease, Voorhees ville, Oct 10. Girl, Meghan Katherine Mills, to Janet and Kevin Mills, Delmar, Oct 13. Girl, Madeline Rose Hilliard, to Susan .and Eric Hilliard, Feura Bush, O.ct 24. Boy, Joseph Wallace Kap czynski, to Karen and Alexander Kapczynski, Clarksville, Oct 30. Boy, Vlncent Dane Busone, to Joy and Vlncent Busone, Clarks ville, Oct. 30. Boy, Kyle Edward Stark Jr., to' Kristen Senkers and Kyle Stark, . - Glenmont, Nov. 5. Boy, Brian John Johnson, to Alison and Oren Johnson, Glen mont, Nov. 5. Girl, Bryn Ann Davies, to Ali- · son and Robert Davies, Delmar, Nov. 6. Bellevue Hospital" Ryan Asmus and Janlne Kardas Girl, Amanda Jane Clark, to Cathleen and Jeffrey Clark, Glen Kardas, Asmus to marry mont, Oct. 17. Leah and John Wojewoda }anine Michelle Kardas,daugh LeydenHighSchoolinNorthlake, Girl, Isabella Brooke Armina, ter of Barbara Kardas of Chicago Ill. to Kathleen Pecora and Benjamin Armina, Selkirk, Oct. 21. and the late Julian Kardas, and The future groom is a graduate Collins, Wojewoda marry Ryan W. Asmus, son of Dr. Don ofBethlehem Central High School, Leah Collins, daughter of Carol Lawler, and the usher was Char and Unda Asmus of Delmar, are the University at Albany and the Collins ofVoorheesvile, and John les Collins, tl)e bride's brother. engaged to be married. University of Akron Law School. Delmar student joins Kevin Wojewoda Jr., son of John The bride is a graduate of The bride-trrbe is a graduate He is employed as attorney by the and Catherine Wojewoda of Chicago firm of Adler, Murphy & college honor society Voorheesville, were married Oct. Clayton A Bouton High School, for Eastern Illinois University, Hudson Valley Community where she earned bachelor's and McQuillen. Jill Ferraro of Delmar was rc· 21. College and the University at master'sdegrees.Sheisemployed . The couple plans a June 1 cently elected to membership in Albany. as an English teacher at West wedding in Chicago. the Golden Key National Honor The Rev. Alvin Somerville per SocietY at the University of New fonnedthecenimonyinOurl.ady The groom is a graduate of Kids learn to cre;Jte holiday table decorations Hampshire, of Angels Church in Albany, with Clayton A Bouton High School, '!be societY recognizes jurliors the reception following at Oceans Hudson Valley Community Col Children ages 3 and older will present the program. Older chil and seniors in the top 15 pen·cnl .Eleven restaufllnl in Guilderland. lege and Rensselaer Polytechnic have a chance to create a holiday dren will create decorations from oftheirclass. The matron of honor was Institute. He is employed as an table decoration at the Bethlehem scratch using paper folding tech Ferraro~ a junior majoring in ·christineFichtner,andthebrides electrical engineer by Belcore in Public Ubrary at 451 Delaware niques. Younger children will psychology,isthedaughterofMr. · maid was Anne Wojewoda, the Red Bank, N.j. work with a variety of ready-to-go and Mrs. Vincent Ferraro of groom'ssister. Ave. in Delmar on Sunday, Dec. 3, After a wedding cruise the items. Delmar. from 2 to 4 p.m. The best man was Christopher couple lives in Ocean, N.J. · Barbara Bennett, an educator ForinJormation, call the library at the Schenectady Museum, will at 439-9314. Bethlehem TV-31 ··· .. ·Mail weddings, engagements to air seasonal tales Co nununity Bethlehem public access tele The Spotlightwould like to publish your engagement, wedding vision station TV-31 will air "Sto~ . or anniversary announcement and photo. . ries of the Season" during the ~ Black and white photos are preferred; but color photos are ac- month of December. ceptable. Polaroid phoios cannot be printed. · · · . These winter tales will he Forinformation and submission forms, call439-4949. Mail an shown on Tuesday, Dec. 12, a\ . •. nouncements to 125 Adal)ls St., Delmar 12054: 4:30p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 15. ~ atH a.m. Here's to a ~ - Won_derful Wedding! Postal carriers to collect food The week of Dec. 4-9 is Postal Carriers' Week' for the Hungry. Food items such as tuna. fish, to mato sauce, peanut butter, canned fruits and non INVITATIONS JEWELRY sugared cereals can be left in mailboxes, at local Pap&r Mill Delav.are Plaza. 439-8123 Harold Finkle, "Your Jeweler" 1585 Wedding Invitations, writing paper, AA· Central Ave., Colonie. 456-6800. Dia post offices in Bethlehem and New Scotland or at nouncements. Your Custom order. monds- Handcrafted Wedding Rings & participating Key Banks. Attendant's Gifts. . All items collected will be delivered to local food LIMOUSINE RECEPTIONS pantries. Glass containers will not be accepted. S1.1per Special!!!! 3 hours for only $99. Normanslde Country Club, 439- Advantage Limousine. 433·01 00 2117. Wedding and Engagement Par Some rest. ties. . ' .• ' ~ • • ' •.• ; <. ,, ... '" ~ ·~ • .• ...... ·~ ...... ~-· ..... ~-.--...... ~ ...... -.~- c;~ ;?UA9,-:- S!Wf~,"~¥-~~cmsyoVI l.t\<:>1:.110~(\ '3\-11 PAGE' 22 November29,-1995~u -- THE SPOTLIGHT ~------~------Edwin B. Darling Temple Beth Emeth, 100 Acad the Apostle in Delmar and a knight She was the widow of]ames E. from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Berkun emy Road, Albany 12208. of St. Ignatius in theJesuitRetreat Hulihan. residence on 4 DeLucia Terrace in Edwin "Ned" Darling Jr., of League. Survivors include. two sons, Loudonville. Bartlett Lane in Elsmere, died Christine Perkins Survivors include his wife, Anna JamesE.HulihanJr.ofHongKong, Contributions may be made to Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Stratton Heller Harrigan; a daughter, Julia and Terrance J. Hulihan of Great Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Christine Herhahn Perkins, 96, A Maxon ofLoudonville; four sons, Falls, Va.; and five grandchildren. Ave., Albany 12208, or to the He Hospital in Albany. ofDelmar died Thursday, Nov. 23, Arthur H. Harrigan, John E. Services were from the Daniel brew Academy of the Capital Dis Born in Troy, he was a lifelong ather home. Harrigan and Paul M. Harrigan, Keenan Funeral Home in Albany trict; 54 Sand Creek Road, Latham Capital District resident. Born in Shelby, Neb., she had all of Delmar, and Joseph W. and the Church of St. Thomas the 12110. Mr.DarlinghadoperatedNed's lived in Phoenix, Ariz., for many Harrigan of Guilderland; a sister, Apostle. Mill Work in Watervliet for many years before moving to Delmar in AnnaHartofAlbany; 10grandchil dren; and six great-grandchildren. Burial was in Bethlehem Cem Amelia Dalton years. He was an Army veteran of 1985. etery. World War II, serving in the Euro Mrs. Perkins was director of Services were from the Church Amelia Platte Dalton, 98, of pean theater. personnel for Perkins Products of of St. Thomas the Apostle, Pheasant Run Apartments in Voor heesville, died Saturday, Nov. 25, He was a member of the Veter Chicago before she retired. Burial was in Our Lady of An ans of Foreign Wars Post in Edith Ogden 'at the Eddy Cohoes Rehabilitation She was the widow of Ivan G. gels Cemetery in Colonie. Center. · Watervliet, the Nathaniel A. Perkins. Arrangements were by the Edith Bolan Ogden, 84, of Born in Rockaway Beach, Blanchard American Legion Post Applebee Funeral Home in Survivors include-a son, Donald Delmar died Wednesday, Nov. 22, Queens, she was a longtime resi in Delmar and the Jewish Commu Delmar. at Child's Hospital in Albany. nity Center in Albany. He was also D. Pe,rkins ofFortLauderdale, F1a.; dent of Holbrook, Suffolk County. a volunteer at the veterans hospi a sister, Helen} oplin ofScottsbluff, Contributions may be made to Born in Winterport, Maine, she She moved to Voorheesville five tal for many years. Neb.; a-brother, Leo Herhahn of the St. Thomas Memorial Fund, earned bachelor's and master's years ago. Glendale,Ariz.; five grandchildren; 35Adams Place, Delmar 12054, or degrees from the University of Survivors include his wife, Mary Mrs.Daltonwasa homemaker. and numerous great-grandchil to Our Lady of Mercy Life Care Maine. E. Bell Darling, and a daughter, She was the widow of Harold dren. Center, 2240 Western Ave., Mrs. Ogden taught biology at Susan E. Bollen. Dalton. Arrangements were by the Guilderland 12084. Caribou High School in Maine and Mr. Darling donated his· Applebee Funeral Home in science in the Ravena-Coeymans Survivors include a daughter, remains to the Anatomical Gift Delmar. Selkirk Central School District. Lorraine Holland ofVoorheesville; Program at Albany Medical Col- four grandchildren; and 10 great lege. Kenneth E. Bryce She was a member of the First grandchildren. United Methodist Church in Services were scheduled atthe Kenneth E. Bryce, 66, of Miller Delmar, Sigma Xi, the Dana Natu Services were from St. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 111 Marie A. Koster Road in Slingerlands, died Sun ral History Society, the Nature Matthew's Church in Voorhees Elm Ave., today, Nov. 29, at 7:30 Marie A Koster, 93, of Villa day, Nov. 19, at Stratton Veterans ville. p.m. Affairs Medical Center Hospital in Conservancy and the Mayflower Mary Immaculate Nursing Home Society. Contributions may be made to Arrangements are by the Hans in Albany, a former Selkirk resi Albany. Survivors include her husband, the St. Matthew's Church Build Funeral Home, Albany. dent, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Born in Center, Texas, he at Eugene C. Ogden;, ~. daughter, ing Fund. Contributions may be made to the nursing home. tended La Salle University in Phila delphia and the UniversityofMary Linda 0. Watts of Globe, Ariz.; a the Dr. Stewart Factor Parkinson's Born in the.Bronx, she had for son, Everett B. Ogden ofDelrriar; Research Fund, Albany Medical merly lived on Clapper Road in land. He had lived in the Capital Joseph F. Vakens District since 1982. four grandchildren; and four great College, 43 New Scotland Ave., Selkirk. grandchildren. Joseph F. Vakens, 82,ofRiver Code A-151, Albany 12208, or to He was an Air Force veteran of She was a homemaker. Arrangements were by the Road in Selkirk, died Saturday, the Albany Jewish Community the Korean War. She was the companion of Tebbutt Funeral Home in Delmar. Nov. 25, at his home. Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Al He was a credit manager for Catherine Schaffer of Delmar. · Services were at the Pilgrim's Born in Albany, he was a life bany 12208. Suburban Propane in Maryland Arrangements were by the long resident of the Capital Di"' for 15 years. Home Cemetery in Monroe, Meyers Funeral Home in Delmar. Maine. trict. Mr. Bryce was a youth bowling Contributions may be made to Mr. Vakens was a self-employed. coach in Maryland and a former farmer. Albert Mossin the American Heart Association, director of the Albany Bowling 440 New Kamer Road, Albany He was a communicant of the Association. He was a member of RuthBerkun Albert C. Mossin, 88, of 12205. Church of St. Casimir in Albany. AltamontRetirementHomeinAla . the Monday Night Mixed Bowl Ruth Berkun, of Rockefeller bama, a former resident of ing League at the Albany Bowling Survivors include his wife, Road in Elsmere, died Friday, Nov. Helen Marion Kotarski Vakens; Salisbury Road in Delmar, died Center and the Sunset Lanes Se 24, at her home. Friday, Nov. 24, at the home. nior Mens League. Mr. Bryce was· two brothers, the Rev. Michael W. Harry Harrigan Born and raised in Schenectady, Vakens of Schenectady and Will Born in Englewood, N.J., he also ·a member of American Le Harry P. Harrigan, 87, of gion Post 1493. she was a longtime Albany resi iam Vakens; and a sister, Mary had also lived in Albany for many dent, before moving to Elsmere. Rainka of Albany. years. Mr. Mossin was a former Nathaniel Boulevard in Delmar, Survivors include his wife, Mary professor and dean at the Univer died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Our Ellsworth Bryce; a son, David Mrs. Berkun was a homemaker. Services were from the Lasak sity at Albany, retiring in 1973. Lady of Mercy Care Life Center in Bryce ofMaryland; two stepdaugh She was a foundng member of & Gigliotti Funeral Home in Al Guilderland. banyand the Church ofSt Casimir. He was husband of the late ters, Tammy Morgan and Donna Temple Israel in Albany and the Rachel Anfanger Mossin. Born in Albany, he was a long Ross, both of Slingerlands; a sis Hebrew Academy. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery time resident of Delmar. ter, Mary Patterson of Odessa, She was a member of the. in Glenmont. He is survived by a nephew. Texas; and three grandchildren .. He worked for Capital City Con Tephereth Israel Synagogue and Contributions may be made to Services were from Beth Emeth tainer Corp. in Albany for many Services were from the a life memberofHadassah and the St. Casimir's Restoration Fund, 324 Cemetery in Loudonville. years as a salesman and produc- Frederick Funeral Home in Al Brandeis Women's League. Mrs. Sheridan Ave., Albany 12206. Arrangements were by the tion manager. He retired as the bany. Berkun was also active in the Is Levine Memorial Chapel in Al plant manager in 1973. Burial· was in New Scotland rael Bonds Organization and the bany. Mr. Harrigan was a communi- Cemetery. United Jewish Federation for many Lab school planning Contributions may be made to cant of the Church of St. Thomas years. She had also worked with Contributions may be made to children at the Hebrew Academy trip to New York City the ALS Center at St. Peter's Hos and Temple Israel. The Bethlehem Lab School 1 pital in Albany, or to Stratton Vet Parents Association is planning a ' erans Affairs Medical Center in She was a longtime member of bus trip to New York City on Sat - Albany. Shaker Ridge Country Club. urday, Dec. 9. She was the widow ofBenjamin The bus will leave the front park Berkun. The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices ing lot ofBethlehem Central High Survivors include two sons, School at 700 Delaware Ave. in for relatives and friends who do not or have not Kathleen Hulihan Eugene H. Berkun of Loudonville Delmar at 7 a.m. It will drop pas lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scot-' Kathleen Gannon Hulihan, 80, and Richard Berkun of Delmar; a sengers off at Rockefeller Center, of Delmar died Tuesday, Nov. 21, brother, Perry Huppert of Lake and return to Delmar at about 10 p.m. land. The charge for a paid death notice is $25. at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Worth, F1a.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The trip is open to the commu We will continue to print Obituaries of Born in Albany, she had lived nity. Anyone under 18 must be in Delmar for more than 40 years. Services were from the accompanied by an adult.The trip residents and former residents of the Towns of She was an executive secretary Ginsburg Memorial Chapel in costs $26 per seat. Checks should Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. · for the state Thruway Authority Colonie. be made payable to the Bethlehem for 20 years before she retired. Burial was in Temple Israel Lab School. In Memoriam., and .Cards ofnllinks will also be Mrs. Hulihan was a communi Cemetery in Guilderland. For information, call Nancy cant of the Church of St. Thomas The period of mourning contin Hallock at 439-0780 or Darlene printed for $25. Dowse at 439-0268. - the Apostle in 'Delmar. ues through Thursday, Nov. 30,. 1-- THE SPOTLIGHT Novernaer d, 1ggg- PAG2 2s Cinderella replay heralds multimedia blitz ByDevTobin story, this time set in 18th-century Tale of Cinderella at the Venice. New York State Th.eatre Veteran composer/lyricist George Institute is more than a David Weiss and composer Will Severin critically acclaimed musical were brought in by Warner to come up retelling of the classic fairy tale. It is also with the show's 20 songs, and the play the ftrst internationally distributed cast was first produced, to rave reviews, last recording of an original musical by a December. . regional theater company, and will soon While A Tale of Cinderella has its be even more. magical moments, the play "is steeped in The perfohnances on Dec. 16 and 17 the contemporary reality of how difficult will be videotaped by the institute's it is to achieve success when your home partner in developing new family musi- life is not so happy," Snyder said. cals, Warner Music Group, with an eye Unlike in the Rodgers and toward a national broadcast and distribu Hammerstein or Disney versions of the tion of the video in 1996, according to story, the heroine of A Tale of Cinderella Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder, the is "a strong lady, not a marshmallow," institute's producing artistic director. said Weiss. Warner has committed $400,000 to Although the institute's raison d'etre is help the institute develop five new family to provide theater that can be incorpo musicals over five years. The second rated into primary and secondary school musical in the series, The Silver Skates, curricula, the score of A Tale of will be produced next spring. Cinderella is "not written down to chil In ATale of Cinderella, John Romeo, above left, the prince's godfather, explains his magical . "It's very expensive to develop an dren, but one that adults and children can powers to the prince, played by Sean Frank Sullivan. Below, the cast, including Romeo and original musical, and we'd never be able enjoy," Weiss added. Eileen Schuyler of Delmar at left, serenade shoppers· with "Bongiorno" at Borders Books & to do it" without the support from The multimedia success of A Tale of Music in Colonie during a promotional appearance Friday. Warner, Snyder said. Cinderella for the institute suggested the · The tale of how A Tale of Cinderella obvious metaphor to Severin. came to be a multimedia happening 'To have a CD happen, and a video begins with Snyder, who wanted to do a and a possible road show, for us it's a musical about Cinderella, but "didn't Cinderella story," said Severin. · think there was a real Cinderella out A Tale of Cinderella will preview there." Friday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m., and open And, aside from the too-fairy-taleish Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. Performances in quality of the Rodgers and Hammerstein the Schacht Fine Arts Center of Russell version, there was the question of cost Sage College in Troy will be at 10 a.m. on $18,000 in.royalties- that is always Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14; at 8 p.m. on_ relevant for the not-for-profit, state Dec. 8, 9 and 16; and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 supported institute. and 17. W A Frankonis of Delmar, recently Tickets are $15, $13 for students and retired as associate director of the ·seniors and $8 for children under 13. For institute, came to the rescue with an information, directions and/ or reserva original version of the Grimm Brothers tions, call 27 4-3256. PAGE .24 "--- November 29, '1995" Tf:lfi SPOTL/GI:IT THEATER "THE DUCHESS OF MALFI" CALL FOR ARTISTS MI!_SEUM ART CLASSES BOB BLACKBURN'S HOLIDAY EXHIBIT staged by Langdon Brown. Lab on going, Albany Institute of small scale paintings and "MACHINAL" POETRY CONTEST PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP Theatre of the University History & Art. 125 Washington featuring works by block artists, sculptures, Greene County directed by Phil Soltonofl, Janet $500 grand prize, deadline Jan. Performing Arts Center, Albany, Ave., Albany, $25. Information, East and West Galleries, Albany Council On the Arts. 398 Main Kinghorn Bernhard Theater. 31, 20 lines or less, any style. Dec. 1. 2, 3,6and 9 .. $9. 463-4478. Institute of History Art, 125 St., Catskill, through Jan. 8. Skidmore College, Saratoga Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum, Inc., & Information, 442-3997. Washington Ave., through Dec. Information, 943-3400. Springs, through Dec. 3, $7. Dept. N, 203 Diamond St., Information, 584-5000. Sistervi!le, W.Va. 26175. 31. Information, 463-4478. SUE REES Information, 304-652-149. READINGS exhibition of sculptures, Albany MUSIC "PEOPLE AND PLACE" "ATTIC FRAGMENTS" NORMAN MILLER Center Galleries. 23 Monroe St., "People and Place: Changing written and performed by ALLAN ALEXANDER signs his novel Qlce Spy,N Borders Albany, through Dec. 29. Land Use and Landscape In Bertrand Fay, Old Chapel, Union guitar and lute player, Cafe DANCE Books and Music, 59 Wotf Road, Information, 462-4775. Rensselaer County, M College Campus, Schenectady, Allegro, 33 Second St., Troy, Colonie, Wednesday, Nov. 29, COifNTRY DANCING chronological look at land use in AIDS EXHIBITION Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1:30 p.m .. Oec. 2. 9 and 16, 7 to 11 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Information, 482-5800. live music by Bill Soence and the county, Rensselaer County photography exl)lblt, Lulu's $5. Information, 388-61 72 Information. 271-1942. · Fennlg's All Stars. Masonic Historical Society, 59 Second St., Cafe, 288 Lark St., Albany, Dec. Temple, 138 Maple Ave .. 1 through 15. Information, 434- "A TALE OF CINDERELLA" EMERSON STRING QUARTET FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Troy, through June. Information, Altamont. Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 272-7232. 4686. Schacht Fine Arts Center. Russell Union College Memorial p.m .. $6. Information. 765-2815. HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL JAMES CONZO Sage College, Troy, through Chapel, Schenectady, Hudson Volley Community "SHARKSI FACT AND FANTASY" Dec. 17. $15. Information, 274- Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. CAPITAL SWING DANCE SERIES New York State Museum, photography exhibit, College CampL!s. Physical Spencertown Academy Art 3256. 29 and 30., $20. Information, live music by Doc Scanlon's Albany, through Dec. 31. Educoti011 Complex, Troy, Gallery, Spencertown. through 372-3651. Rhythm Boys, First Lutheran Information, 474-5877. Saturday and Sunday, Dec.. 2 Dec. 30. Information, 392-3693. "A CHORUS LINE" Church, 181 Western Ave., and 3. Information, 786-1529.' "THE TOM GOLDEN Opera House, 826 State Street. CHERIE DEVALL Albany, Friday, Dec. 1. 8:30 COLLECTION" · Schenectady, Dec. 1 through senior voice major, College of p,m .. $8. Information, 463-1622. FURRVTALES AND TOUCHABLES "Twenty-One Golden Years with 10, 2 and 8 p.m. $15. Saint Rose Music Center, 11 picture book story reading, New Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Information, 377-5101. Madison Ave., Albc:iny, Saturday, DANCEFEST 5 York State Museum, Empire To list an item of ·annual choreographer's Tom Golden Collection," Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Information. 454- State Plaza, Albany, Saturdays, traveling exhibition, College of "CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD" shoWcase. Art Center Theater. community interest 5178. .oec. 2 and 16, 11 a.m. Saint Rose Art Gallery. Picotte Empire Center at the Egg, Columbia-Greene Community Information. 474-5877. Hall, 324 State St., Albany, in the The Spotlight, Empire State Plaza, Albany, College, Route 23, Hudson, through Dec. 3. Information. Dec. 3, 7 p.m .. $23. Information, CD BLUES Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., send all pertinent 454-5102. 473-1845. with Teresa Burns Band, The Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. VISUAL ARTS information to Calumet Grill, 54 Philip Stre~t. Information, 828-4181. CANTERBURY GALLERY Albany, 7 to 10 p.m. "THE LATHROPS" Landscape Competition, "CHARLOTTE'S WEB works by Ida, Gertrude and presented by the Academy of Canterbury Gallery, 25 Hackett Dorothy Lathrop, Albany the Holy Names Lower and CLASSES Blvd., Albany, through Nov. 30. ST. ROSE MASTERWORKS Institute of History & Art, 125 The Spotlight Middle School, Campus Arts Information, 439-2955. CHORALE DANCE CLASSES _ Washington Ave .. through Dec. Center. 1069 New Scotland directed by Bob Sheehan, Troy ongoing, all levels, ballet. jazz 31. Information, 463-4478. "THE CULTURED TOURIST" Road, Albany, Dec. 1 through 3, Savings Banl Music Hall, Corner and modern. New School of exhlbll!on curated by Leslie Calendar 2 p.m., $5. Information, 438-6553. of State and Second Sts., Ballet. 1098 Porkwood Blvd., "THE NEW AMERICAN GHETTO" Tonkonow, Center for "THE NUTCRACKER" Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. Schenectady, Monday' to photographs by Co milo Photography at Woodstock, 59 P.O. Box 5349 Thursday and Saturday. presented by the Northeastern Information, 273-0038. Vergara, State Museum, Albany, Tinker Street, Woodstock, Albany, NY 12205 Ballet Gompany, Proctor's Information, 346-1096. through Dec. 8. Information, through Dec. 3. Information, Theatre. 432 State Street. OUT OF CONTROL ART CLASSES 474-5877. 914-679-9957 Schenectady, Saturday and ryhthm and blues band, The watercolor and oil, beginner Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, 2 and 7 Metro, Map.e Street, Saratoga and advanced, 44 Hoffman p.m .. $18.50. Information, 382- Springs, Saturday, Dec. 2. 11 Drive, Latham. Information, 783- 3884. p.m. to 2:30a.m. 1828. ~am •$ Qur 24th Anniversary 125 Southern Blvd., Albany • 463-3433 Weekly Crossword .Make Your Reservations.. Now For Holiday Luncheon Parlies! • With One Adult Dinner- " It's a Dog Eat Dog World " By Gerry Frey One Child 5 and under eats free from special children's menu • ACKOSS 1 DoQ oppelladon EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5 Hold at taUt Tues., Wed. & Thurs. • 4:30p6 PM. 10 Vapor Shrimp Fradiavolo ...... $8.75 14 In one 15 Ran1ed'a cousin 16 On the briny 17 Folk>Nateen Tis theSeason... 18 Accumulate 19 Slylook ·· Makeyour 20/dltarod 22 Bltddogs Holiday 24 French Island Reservations 25 BraiM 26 Boxes now. 29 Pea anuggery 30 Sacred song - WeCater 34 Resembling a wing (on or off premises) 35 Storage container 36 Coope SCHENECTADY COUNTY RENSSELAER COUNTY SINGLE PARENTS MEETING SAMARITANS SUPPORT GROUP wrniQilffirn@IQi~ SENIORS LUNCHES w Albany Jewish Community sponsored by Parents Without for suicide survivors, 160 Central SIBLING CLASSES TROY VICTORIAN STROLL lffi@"'frn~M~~rn~ Center, 340 Whitehall Road. Partners Chapter 380, Colonie Ave .. Alb(;my. 7:30p.m. program designed to assist holiday festival with dancers. Albany, 12:30 p.m. Information, Community Center, Central Information. 463-2325. parents in preparing young musicians. carolers. rides, 43B-6651. Ave .. Albany, 7 p.m. children for the arrival of a refreshments. craft fair, SENIORS LUNCHES ALBANY COUNTY Information. 899-0B70. ROOFERS RECRUIT newborn, pre-registration downtown Troy. Information. Albany Jewish Community WINTER FARMERS' MARKET APPRENTICES required, Bellevue Hospital, 2210 274-7020. BINGO Center. 340 Whitehall Road, Grand Concourse. Empire State applications accepted by those Troy Road, Niskayuna. 10:15, Albany Jewish Community Albany, 12:30 p.m. Information, Plaza, Albany, 11 a.m. at least age 1B. 'Roofers Joint 11:30 a.m. Cost. $5 per child. Center. 340 Whitehall Road. 438-6651. Information. Apprenticeship Committee of Information. 346-9545. IMJ@Ii1J[Q)~ "'f Albany. 7:30p.m. Information. CIVIL AIR PATROL "STRINGING UP THE LIGHTS the Capital District, Local 241, 438-6651 Albany Senior Squadron. Albany IQirnl(;rn!lil ~rn~ NOT YOUR TEMPER" 890 Third St .. Albany, B a.m. to RENSSELAER COUNTY RECOVERY, INC. Airport. 7 p.m. Information. 869- educational program on noon. Information. 457-5519. CRAFT FESTIVAL self-help group for former 4406. managing stress during the Dec. 2 and 3. over 75 crofters, mental and nervous patients, MV~~IQi~"'/ ALBANY COUNTY holiday season, Women's Health gourmet specialty foods, raffle, Unitarian Church, of Albany, 405 Center of Albany Medical IQirnl(;rn~MJ~rn~ Hudson Valley Commun,ity SENIORS LUNCHES Washington Ave .. Albany. 7:30 Center, 58-60 Hackett Blvd., College Campus, Physical Albany Jewish Community p.m. Information, 346-8595. SCHENECTADY COUNTY Albany, 5:30p.m. Information. Center. 340 Whitehall Road, Education Complex. Tr9y. SAFE PLACE MS SELF-HELP GROUP 262-5486. ALBANY COUNTY Albany, 4:45 p.m. Information. Information. 786-1529. support group for those who Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help 438-6651. "ROOTS AND BRANCHES: KWANZAA AND CHRISTMAS have lost a loved one to suicide, Group ot Schenectady County, GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY SCHENECTADY COUNTY St. John's Lutheran Church. 160 Sunnyview Hospital, Belmont TREE" African-American ethnic crafts. Central Ave., Albany, 7:.30 p.m. Avenue. Schenectady, 9:30 Santo Claus, Sage Junior ®I!!Jlffi[Q)~ "'f program deSigned to acquaint SCOTTISH DANCING Information, 463·2323. a.m. Information. 427-0421. Col!ege, Academy Road, IQirn !(; rn IMI ~ rn ~ Solvation Army, Smith Street. visitors with the process of COMMUNITY HARVEST DINNER RECOVERY, INC. Albany, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost. Schenectady, 8 to 10 p.m. researching their family tree. feast of locally grown food. self-help group for former $3. Information. 465-2146. · Information. 783·6477. Albany County Hall of Records. ALBANY COUNTY reservations recommended. First mental and nervous patients. 250 South Pearl St., Albany, 10 FURRYTALES AND TOUCHABLES ALL ABOUT INFANTS Presbyterian Church of Albany, Unitarian House, 1248 Wendell a.m. to noon. Information. 447- storytelling and the examining of DANCE PROGRAM parenting classes, pre State and Willett Streets, Albany. Ave., Schenectady, 7:30 p.m. ~Polka Guys and Dolls." for 4500. animal skins and plants, New registration required, Bellevue Information. 426-9331. Information, 346-8595. FARMERS' MARKET York State Museum, Madison children 3 and older, Cohoes Hospital, 2210 Troy Road, Avenue, Albany, 11 a.m. Polish National Alliance. - Holy Cross Church, Western Niskayuna. 7 to 9 p.m. Cost, $30. Cohoes. 6 to 7:30p.m. Avenue and Brevator Street. 2 Information, 474-5B77. Information, 346-9545. Information. 237-8595. to 6 p.m. lnformgtlon, 272-2972. RED CROSS CHILD CARE COURSE RED CROSS "RESPONDING TO The Delmar RENSSELAER COUNTY' for students at least 11 years old EMERGENCIES" COURSE CHORUS REHEARSAL interested in babySitting, pre three-session course designeU for athletic trainers who wish to sponsored by Capitaland registration required, American Community Chorus. Trinity Episcopal Church, Red CroSs Albany Chapter, 2 learn how to respond to 11th Street and 4th Avenue. Clara Barton Dr .. Albany. B:30 emergencies on Dec. 3, 10. and 17, American Red Cross, ALBANY COUNTY North Troy, 7:30p.m. a.m. to 4:30p.m. Cost. $28. Orchestra lnformat.ion, 237-4384. Information. 828-6715. Hackett Boulevard at Clara "REDUCING YOUR TAX Barton Drive, Albany, 9 a.m. to 5 BURDEN" presents the BAZAAR p.m. Cost. $72. Information. 433- SCHENECTADY COUNTY sponsored by the U.S.-Chlna seminar on tax·saving strategies 0151. as well as information on RIVER VALLEY CHORUS People's Friendship Association, TRIPLE HANDICAP SIX MILE RUN proposed tax reform, 1995 Community MEETING various items from the People's before the race all entrants will refreshments. Gullderland Town Gle·n Worden School, 34 Republic of China, Friend's receive handicap based on library, 2228 Western Ave .. Worden Road, Scotia, 7:30p.m. Meeting House, 727 Madison Christmas Concert age, sex. and weight. showers Guilderland. 2 p.m. Information. Lnformation. 355-4264. Ave., Albany. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information. 462-0891. and refreshments available, 452-5745. Sunday, December 3 2:00pm registration in the Physical Vllill!!l~®[Q)~ "'f ADVENT QUIET DAY TRUE FRIENDS Education Building, SUNY Reverend Ted Gulick will lead a female incest survivors support at the Bethlehem Middle School lffi@"'frn~M~~rn~ Campus, Albany, 10:30 a.m. day of meditations and silence, group. Pineview Community Cost. $1. Information. 765-4772. a simple lunch will be served, St. Church, 251 Washington Ave. Free Admission-Come One & All!. ALBANY COUNTY Paul's Church, 21 Hackett Bl~d., THE SHARKS Extension. Albany. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Albany, 9 a.m. to 2:30p.m. presentation on.the relationship Information. 452-7800. THE QUEST Information. 463-2257. between sharks and humans, a contemporary, systematic New York State Museum. "THE NEW AMERICAN GHETTO" study of spiritual principles. Unity Madison Avenue. Albany, 2 p.m. Church, 725 Madison Ave .. BOOKSIGNING Information, 474-5877. Albany, 7 to 9 p.m. Information, slide talk and booksigning with Classified Advertising ... 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'lss.oo 10 FOR MOTHERS ONLY • 14i- $9.50 15 support group for new mothers. $8.30 11 $8.60 12 $8.90 131 $9.20 Bellevue Hospital. 2210 Troy i Road, Niskayuna, 7:30 to 9:30 $9.80 16! $10,10 17 $10.40 18r $10.70 . 191$11.~ 20 p.m. Information, 346-9400. \ Spo·_-.. ·_ ·· rrliGhT \ $11.30 211 $11.60 221 $11.90 231 $12.20 241' $12.50 25 [ , Co" c-, • l RENSSELAER COUNTY l ln Albany County Outside Albany County l ' 28 $13.70 30 RALPH MARTIN BOOKSIGNING $12.80 26 $13.10 27 $13.40 291 $14.00 reception and booksigning of : o 1 Year- $24.00 o 1 Year- $32.00 : 31 $14.60 32 $14.90 33 $15.20 34i $15.50 35 Ralph Martin's ~Did I Say That?# I o 2 Years - $48.00 o 2 Years - $64.00 I $14.30 The Eddy's Margaret Krause I I Center. 2212 Burdett Avenue. 1 0 New Subscription D Renewal subscription I $15.80 36 $16.10 37 $16.40 38 $16.70 391 $17.00 4{) I I ·Troy, 5:30 tO 7:30p.m. I Call439-4949 and pay with Mastercard or VISA I ' Information. 266-9660. 1 0 Mastercard 0 VISA Card# . Exp1ration Date___ I Classified ads may be phoned in and Category ______~~DIQi~ "'f I I charged to your MasterCard or VISA I Name I I enclose$, ______for ___ words IQirnl(;rn~M~~rn~ ~ I I at 439·4949 1 Address l or submit in person or mail with I I check or money order to: Name•------'------ALBANY COUNTY ~~-~ I Spotlight Newspapers Address; ______MOTHERS' DROP IN I I 125 Adams Street l Phone Account# 1 Phone, ______sponsored by the Capital District Delmar, NY 12054 Mothers' Center. First .. ______: MAIL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TO: : .. Congregational Church, Quail 1 Please run my ad on the following Wednesday ISsues: tx_ 2x_ ·3x_ 4x_ o 'Till Call to Cancel 1 Street, Albany, 9:30a.m. to I The Spotlight, P.O. Box 1 00, Delmar, NY 12054 I noon. Information, 475-1897 .....~ L---~·--~------.-_j ' ..... ,,.., .. "-· "~''" ' ·-· ~ ·"~·• - , ..1' PAGE 26- November 29, 1995 RECOVERY, INC. ·. (il$,~1i!llll@$,'11' GLENMONT COMMUNITY CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY 1'>9@@001]!@@$, 'II' self-help for chronic nervous CHURCH :~~~:r:~% ~·~.·· symptoms, First United Methodist CHURCH @@©@lillllliJ!III Sunday school, 9:15a.m .. @@©@lilllll@lll Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., 10 Sunday school and worship worship service. 10:30 a.m., a.m. Information, 439-9976. service, 10:30 a.m .. child care BETHLEHEM available, 1 Chapel Lane. followed by coffee hour, nursery BINGO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BETHLEHEM Information. 436-7710. care provided. Information, 768- BETHLEHEM Blanchard American Legion Parks and Recreation Office, AAMEETING 2916. 8C SCHOOL BOARD Post, 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to CHURCH OF ST. THOMAS THE Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 district office, 90 Adams Place, 8 Information, 439-9819. noon.lnformation,439-0503. APOSTLE Elm Ave., 7:30p.m. Information, Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. p.m. Information, 439-7098. BOY SCOUT TROOP 58 489-6779. Elsmere Elementary School. 247 AAMEETINGS andSundayat7:30,9, 10:30 lill©OO@$, 'II' ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Slingerlands Community Church, a.m. and noon, 35 Adams Delaware Ave., 7:30to9 p.m. NEW SCOTLAND OO©IJ!IillllliJ!III town hall, 445 Delaware Ave. Information, 439-4205. 1499 New Scotland Road, noon, Place. Information, 439-4951. Information. 439-4955. YOUTH EMPLOYMENTSERVICES and Delmar Ref0rmed Church, AUTHO~JENNifER ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH BINGO Parks and Recreation Office, 386 Delaware Ave .. 8:30p.m. ARMSTRONG Latin Mass, 10 a.m., Route 9W, BETHLEHEM Blanchard American Legion Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to Information, 489-6779. Vporheesville PubliC Library, 51 Glenmont. Post, 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. noon.lnformation, 439-0503. School Road, 1 p.m. INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Information, 439-9819. WELCOME WAGON Information, 765-2791. SOLID ROCK CHURCH Albany County Pistol Cjub, Children's choir, 6:30p.m., senior worship service, 11 a.m .. 1 Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. newcomers, engaged women choir. 7:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave. BOY SCOUTTROOP 58 Kenwood Ave. Information, 439- Information, 439-0057. Ond new mothers, call for a Information. 439-4328. Elsmere Elementary School, 247 Welcome Wagon visit. Monday 4314. MOTHERS' TIME OUT Delaware Ave .. 7:30to 9 p.m. BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY f!lli!lOO@$, 'II' to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Christian support group for Information, 439-4205. CHURCH Information. 785-9640. @@©@lilllll@!ll CHURCH mothers of preschool children. women's Bible study, 9:30 to YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TESTIMONY MEETING church school, 9:45a.m .. Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Parks and Recreation Office, First Church of Christ, Scientist. 11:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 9:15p.m., worship service, 9:30a.m., 428 Delaware Ave., nursery care child care available for morning BETHLEHEM Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to 555 Delaware Ave., 8 p.m. Kenwood Ave. Information, 439- provided, 10to 11:30 a.m. noon.lnformatlon, 439-0503. Information, 439-2512. session, 201 Elm Ave. 9976. Information, 439-9929. Information, 439-3135. GUIDED WALK WELCOME WAGON SOLID ROCK CHURCH program on the white-tailed BETHLEHEMLUTHERANCHURCH . BLANCHARD AMERICAN 1 Kenwood Ave .. evening CLASS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM newcomers, engaged women deer. dress for the outdoors. Five worship services, 8 and 10:30 LEGION POST MEETING and new mothers, call for a prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. Delmar Chabad Center, 109 Rivers Environmental Educafion a.m .. Sunday school and Bible 16 Poplar Drive, 8 p.m. Information. 439-4314. Elsmere Ave .. 8 p.m. Information, Welcome Wagon visit, Monday Center. 56 Game Farm Road, 2 classes, 9:15a.m., nursery care Information, 439-9819. to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. NEW SCOTLAND 439-8280. p.m. Information, 475-0291. available, coffee/fellowship DElMAR KIWANIS Information. 785-9640. NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR BETHLEHEM HISTORICAL following services, youth groups, CITlZENS NEW SCOTLAND Days Inn, Route9W, 6:15p.m. BETHLEHEM LIONS ClUB ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS TEA 6:30p.m .. 85 Elm Ave. Information, 439-5560. Wyman Osterhout Community FAITH TEMPLE Information, 439-4328. Days Inn, Route 9W, Glenmont, Cedar Hill Schoolh·ouse, Route 7 p.m. Information. 439-4857. Center. New Salem, call for Bible study, New Salem, 7:30 144, 2 to 4 p.m. Information, 439- DELMAR COMMUNITY tlme.lnformatlon, 765-2109. MOUNT MORIAH MINISTRIES ORCHESTRA p.m. Information. 765·28/0. 3916. Sunday school, 9:45a.m., BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 AAMEETING morning worship, 11 a.m., youth rehearsaL town hall, 445 Route 144, Cedar Hill, 8 p.m. UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN Delaware Ave .. 7:30p.m. First Methodist Church of group, 6 p.m .. evening service, 7 Information. 767-2886. FELLOWSHIP CHURCH lnformation.439-4628. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 Sunday school and worship p.m., Route9W, Glenmont. ONESQUETHAU CHAPTER, p.m.lnformation. 489-6779. service, 10 a.m., 436 Krumkill Information, 426,4510. TEMPLE CHAPTER 5 RAM ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR AL-ANON MEETING Road.lnformatlon, 438-7740. Masonic Temple, 421 Kenwood . MasonicTemple,421 Kenwood NEW SCOTLAND Ave. Ave., 8 p.m. Information, 439- First United Methodist Church of FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 BETHLEHEM BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH AA MEETING 2181. p.m.lnformatlon.477-4476. SCIENTIST AAMEETING Sunday school and worship Sunday school, 9:15a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 BETHLEHEM BUSINESS FAITH TEMPLE First Reformed Church of service, 10 a.m., child care worship service, 10:15a.m.. Elm Ave., 8:30p.m. Information, WOMEN'SCLUB bible study, New Salem, 7:30 . Bethlehem, Route 9W, 7:30p.m. provided, 555 Delaware Ave. Auberge Suisse Restaurant. 489-6779. Swiss Fondue restaurant, 1903 p.m. information, 765-2870. Information, 489-6 779. Information, 439-2512. Route 85. lnform_ation, 475-9086. AL-ANON GROUP New Scotland Road, 6 p.m. Information, 439-3916. MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL CHABADCENTER BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY FAITH TEMPLE support for relatives of FREE CHURCH Friday services. discussion and CHURCH Sunday school, 10a.m., worship alcoholics, Bethlehem Lutheran TESTIMONY MEETING evening service, Bible study and kiddush at sunset. 109 Elsmere Sunday school, 9:15a.m., service, 7 p.m., New Salem. - Church, 85 Elm Ave .. 8:30p.m. First Church of Christ. Scientist, Information, 439-4581 . prayer, Route 155, 7:30p.m. Ave. Information, 439-8280. worship service, 10:30a.m .. Information. 765-2870. 555 Delaware Ave., 7:30p.m. Information, 765-3390. nursery provided, 201 Elm Ave. ST. MATTHEW'S ROMAN Information, 439-2512. NEW SCOTLAND NEW SCOTLAND Information, 439-3135. CATHOLIC CHURCH ADVENT SERVICE QUARTET REHEARSAL STORY HOUR NORMANSVILLE COMMUNITY Masses- Saturday at 5 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Voorheesville Public Library, 51 CHURCH and Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 STORY HOUR Elm Ave., Delmar, 7:30p.m. School Road, 1 :30 p.m. Sunday school, 9:15a.m .. <:J.m., MountalnvlewStreet, Voorheesville Public library, 51 Information, 439-4328. Information, 765-2791. worship service, 10:30 a.m.,,lO Voorheesville. Information, 765- School Road, 10:30a.m. 765- BETHLEHEM 2805. SOLID ROCK CHURCH YOUTH GROUP Rockefeller Road. Information, 2791. evening prayer and Bible study, BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS United Pentecostal Church, 439-7864. JERUSALEM REFORMED United Pentecostal Church, 1 Kenwood Ave., 7 p.m. town hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. Route 85, New Salem, 7 p.m. ST. "STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Route85, New Salem, 7:15p.m. lnforr:nation, 439-4314. I 12:30p.m.lnformatlon, 439-4955. Information, 765-4410. CHURCH • worship service, 9:3o-a.m., Information, 765-4410. Eucharist, breakfast, coffee followed by coffee hour, Route NEW SCOTLAND 32, Feura Bush. Information, 439- hour. 8 and 10:30 a.m., nursery VOORHEESVILLE ZONING 0548. care provided, Poplar Drive and BOARD OF APPEALS Elsmere A venue.lnformation, NEW SALEM REFORMED village hall. 29 Voorheesville 439-3265. CHURCH Ave .. 7 p.m. Information, 765- SELKIRK CONGREGATION OF adult Bible study, 9 a.m., junior BETHLEHEM 2692. Satur~ choir or chime choir practice, 9 JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES PLANNING BOARD NEW SCOTLAND SENIOR December2 Bible lecture, 9:30a.m., a.m., worship service, lOa.m .. recorder group practice, 11 town hall, 7:30p.m. Information. CITIZENS 10-4 Watchtower Bible study, 10:25 Wyman Osterhout Community a.m .. 359 Elm Ave. Information, a.m., nursery care provided, 439·4955. Slingerlands Community Route85. Information. 439-6179. Center, New Salem, call for 439-0358. INDOOR PISTOL SHOOTING time. Information. 765-2109. United Methodist Church ONESQUETHAW REFORMED Albany County Pistol Club, SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE 1499 New Scotland Road UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH Winne Place, 7 to 9 p.m. worship service, 9:30a.m., lnformOtion. 439-0057. Voorheesville Publlc Library, 51 439-1766 worship service and church School Road, 7 p.m. 765-2791. school, 10 a.m., fellowship hour, Sunday school, 10:45a.m .. TREASURE COVE THRIR SHOP nursery care provided, 1499 Tarrytown Road, Feura Bush. First United Methodist Church, AAMEETING New Scotland Road. Information, 768-2133. 428 Kenwood Ave .. 11 a.m. to 6 First Methodist Church of Information, 439-1 766. UNIONVILLE REFORMED p.m. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 p.m. Information, 489-6779. SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED CHURCH BINGO AL-ANON MEETING METHODIST CHURCH Sunday school, 9:15a.m., at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, First United Methodist Church of Sunday school. 9:30a.m., worship service, 10:30 a.m., Route 144, 7:30p.m. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St.. 8 worship service. 11 a.m., followed by fellowship, Delaware Turnpike. Information, YOUTH EMPLOYMENTSERVICES p.m. Information, 477-4476. followed by coffee hour, Parks and Recreation Office, Willowbrook Avenue. 439-5001. MOU NTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to Information, 767-9953. noon. Information, 439-0503. FREE CHURCH . NEWSCOTtAND evening service, Bible study and DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN worship service, 10 a.m .. chUrch ELSMERE FIRE DISTRICT CHURCH prayer, Route 155, 7:30p.m. school, 11 :15a.m., nursery care COMMISSIONERS Information. 765-3390. worship service, church school. provided, Route 85.1nformation, firehouse, Poplar Drive, 7:15p.m. nursery care, 10 a.m., fellowship FAITH TEMPLE 439-6454. Information, 439-9144. · bible study, New Salem, 7:30 * and coffee, 11 a.m., adult UNITED PENTeCOSTAL CHURCH DELMAR ROTARY p.m. Information, 765-2870. education, 11 :15a.m., family Sunday school and worship communion service, first Sunday, Days Inn, Route 9W. Information, service, 1Oa.m., choir rehearsal, 439·0018. 585 Delaware Ave.lnformation, 5 p.m., evening service, 6:45 Vlilli!llll$@$,'11' -·•· PALACE THEATRE 439-9252. p.m., Route 85, New Salem. A.W. BECKER PTA OO©IJ!Iillll@!ll DELMAR FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Information, 765-4410. Becker Elementary School, Albany, NY Route9W, 7:30p.m. Information, Sunday services, 8:30 and 10:30 FIRST UNITED METHODIST 767-2511. BETHLEHEM December 22, 1995-7:00 p.m. a.m .. 292 Elsmere Ave. CHURCH OF VOORHEESVILLE Information, 439-4407. December 23, 1995- 1:30 p.m. & 4:30p.m. worship services, 9:30p.m., SLINGERLANDS FIRE DISTRICT RECOVERY,INC. DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH church school and nursery care. COMMISSIONERS self-help for chronic nervous Tickets: $23.50 $19.50 $16.50 Sunday school and worship lOa.m.,children'scholr, 11:15 firehouse, 8 p.m. Information, symptoms, First United Methodist $2.00 off service, 9 and 11 a.m., nursery a.m .. youth group, 4 p.m .. 68 439-4734. Church. 428 Kenwood Ave .. 10 care provided, 386 Delaware Maple Ave. Information, 765- a.m. Information, 439-9976. off NEW SCOTLAND Ave.lnformation.-439-9929. 2895. DELMAR PROGRESS CLU 8 Tickets available at FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF MOUNTAINVIEW EVANGELICAL NIMBLEFINGERS/QUILTERS Marian Davis and Lynn Mather Palace Thealre Box Office (518) 465-4663 BETHLEHEM FREE CHURCH Voorheesville Public Library, 51 will talk about England, TicketMasler (518) 476-1[)()() Sunday school, 9:30a.m., Bible hour. 9:15a.m., worship School Road, 1 to 3 p.m. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Information, 765-2791. Albany Berkshire Ballet (518) 426-0660 worship service, 11 a.m .. child service, 10:30a.m.. evening Delaware Ave., 1:30 p.m. care provided, youth group, service, 6:30p.m., nursery care STORY HOUR BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS For group discounts call the Albany Berkshire Ballt>t 6:30p.m .. Route 9W, Selkirk. provided, Route 155. Voorheesvllle Public Library, 51 town hall, 445 Delaware Ave .. 445-5382 Information, 767--2243. Information. 765-3390. School Road, lOa.m. 765-2791. 12:30 p.m: Information. 439-4955. THE SPOTLIGHT LEGAL NOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE, ___ LEGALNOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE: ___ LEGAL NOTICE: __~ Dated: November 8, 1995 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION date of filing. Delanson, NY 12053. Town, as and when required. p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at fire House (November 29, 1995) OF FIFTH: The limited liability com The names and addresses of Bids will be received up to 2:20 No. 3, Route 396, South 749 LOUDON ASSOCIATES. pany is to be managed by one or each general partner is available p.m. on the 13th day of December, Bethlehem, New York for the pur NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LLC more members. from the Secretary of State. The 1995 at which time such bids will pose of electing a Fire Commis Notice is hereby given that the UNDER SECTION 203 OF THE SIXTH: The business purpose latest date upon which the limited be publicly opened and read aloud sioner for a term of five (5) years Planning Board of the Town of LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY for which the Limited Liability Com partnership is to dissolve is 10/31/ at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware commencing January 1, 1996 Bethlehem, Albany County, New . LAW panyisformed will be to engage in 2020. The purpose of the business Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids Dated: November_jO, 1995 York, will hold a public hearing on FIRST: The name of the limited all phases of editorial development of such partnership is to engage in shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Tuesday, December 5, 1995, at liability company is 7 49 Loudon and project management of book all lawful business for which a lim Fuller, Supervisor, Town of OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF the Town Offices, 445 Delaware Associates, LLC. or other media production. ited liability company can be formed Bethlehem, 445 Delaware Avenue, THE SELKIRK FIRE DISTRICT Ave., Delmar, New York, at 7:30 SECOND: The county within IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1his pursuant to Section 121-107 of the Delmar, New York 12054. Bids TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. p.m., to take action on the applica this state in which the office of the certificate has been subscribed this Revised Lihlited Partnership Act shall be in sealed envelopes which COUNTY OF ALBANY. tion of Mr. & Mrs. Marek Gurin, 718 limited liability company is to be 31st day of October, 1995, by the (November 29, 1995) shall bear, on the face thereof, the STATE OF NEW YORK Myrtle Ave., Albany, NY, for ap located is: Albany. undersigned who affirm that the name and address of the bidder s/ Frank A. With proval by said Planning Board of a THIRD: The latest date on which statements made herein are true LEGAL NOTICE and the subject of the bid. Original Secretary two (2) lot subdivision of a 1.45 the limited liability company is to under the penalties of perjury. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF and one copy of each shall be (November 29, 1995) dissolve is: October 10, 2025. (s) Bruce Sherwin, Member LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY submitted. Copies of the specifi acre parcel located on The Con course, N. Bethlehem, as shown FOURTH: the Secretary of - (s) Lee Ann Chearney, Member JTC ASSOCIATES, LLC cations may be obtained from the NOTICE TO BIDDERS on map entitled, uWESTLAND State is designated as agent of the {s) Linda Ayres-DeMasi, Member NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Town Clerk at the Town Hall, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PARK SECTION No. 5, SUBDIVI· limited liability company upon (November 29, 1995) that the above named Limited -Li- Delmar, New York. that the Slingerlands Fire District SION PLAT, LANDS OF MARK whom process against it may be ability Company has been formed The Town Board reserves the & of the (Town of Bethlehem, County MARIA GURIN, Town of served. The post office address NOTICE OF for the transaction of business in right to waive any informalities in of Albany, New York) hereby in Bethlehem, Albany County, State within or without this state to which GARRY & GARRY PLLC the State of New York and else and/or to reject any or all bids. vites a sealed bid for the following: of New York" and prepared by . the secretary of state shall mail of GARRY & GARRY PLLC has where. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN 1 . Conversion of twenty {20) Cynthia K. Elliott, PLS, AND copy of any process against the been formed as a professional lim 1. The name of the Limited Li BOARD Scott 2.2 to 4.5 per NFPA ·stan Buckman Whitbeck, PE PLS, limited liability company served ited liability company in New York. ability Company is JTC Associ OF THE TOWN OF & & dards with latest date of 10/31/95. upon him or her is: PO Box 1098, The Articles of Organization were ates, LLC. BETHLEHEM 2. (20) twenty AV • 2000 Douglas Hasbrouck Latham, NY 12110. · filed on October 26, 1995 with the 2. The Articles of Organization Kathleen A. Newkirk, CMC masks, assorted sizes Chairman, Planning Board Fl FTH: The future effective date Secretary of State. The office is were filed with the Secretary of TOWN CLERK 3. (40) Kevlar 4.5 cylinders of the Articles of Organization, if located in Albany County. The Sec State for the State of New York on Dated: November 21, 1995 NOTE: Disabled individuals 4. · (35) thirty-five AV 2000 who are in need of assistance in not effective upon filing is: October retary of State is designated as October 23, 1995. (November 29, 1995) masks assorted sizes order to. participate in the public 10, 2025. agent upon whom process may be 3. The county within the State 5. (5) five Kevlar 4.5 cylinders SIXTH: The limited liability com served. The Secretary or State shall of New York in which the office of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING hearing should contact David Aus for the use of said Slingerlands I tin at 439-4131 . Advance notice is I. pany is to be managed by one or mail a copy of any process served the Limited Liability Company is to TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, Fire District. more of its members. upon. him/he'r to 600 Broadway, be located in Albany. ALBANY COUNTY requested. {Items 1 thru 3 to be bid as a IT WITNESS THEREOF, this Albany, NY 12207. The purpose of 4. The Secretary of State of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN (~ovember 29, 1995) package - Items 4 and 5 are to be certificate has been subscribed on the business of Garry & Garry PLLC State of New York is designated as that the Town Board of the Town of bid as separate items). 10/10/95 by the undersigned who is to engage in the practice of law the agent for the Limited Liability Bethlehem, Albany County, New NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bids will be received up to 8:00 affirms that the statements made and any other business activity Company upon whom process in • York will hold a public hearing on Notice is hereby given that the p.m. on the 12th day of December, herein are true unCer the penalties permissible by Section 1203 of the any action or proceeding against it December 13, 1995at 7_:45 p.m. at Board of Appeals of the Town of 1995 at which time such bids will of perjury. Limited Liability Company Law and may be served and the address the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Av Bethlehem, Albany County, New be publicly opened and read aloud BY:- DavidS. Shamliari- Member not prohibited by any other law of within the State to which the Sec- enue, Delmar, NY to consider pro York will Re-open a public hearing at the Fire Station 1520 New Scot 749 Rt. 9 ·PO BOX 1098 . New York State or any rule adopted retary of State shall mail a copy of posed Local Law No. 11 of 1995, on Wednesday, DecemberS, 1995, land Road, Sliilgerlands, NY. Bids Latham, NY 12110 by the appropriate Appellate Divi the process in any action or pro- AmendingArticleXVI,Section128- at 7:45p.m., at the Town Offices, shall be addressed to Mr. John {November 29, 1995) sion or the Co!Jrt of Appeals. ceeding against the Limited Liabil- 67, Front Yards; Article XVII, Sec 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, Flanigan, Chairman, Fire Commis (November 29, 1995) ityCompanywhichmaybeserved tion 128-76, Side Yards; and Ar New York to take action on applica sioners, Slingerlands Fire Depart ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION upon him is c/o Gerald F. Stack, ticle XVIII, Section 128-82, Rear tion of 500 Kenwood AvenueAsso ment, 1520 New Scotland Road, OF NOTICE OF Esq., Hancock & Estabrook, LLP, Yards. All parties in interest and ciates, 500 Kenwood Avenue, Slingerlands, NY 12159. Bids shall PARACESS. LLD 698 SHAKER ROAD LLC 1500 MonyTowerl, P.O. Box4976, citizens will have an opportunity to Delmar, New York 12054 for Vari be in seated envelopes which shall UNDER ,SECTION 203 OF THE 698 SHAKER ROAD LLC has Syracuse, New York 13221. The be heard at the said hearing. ance under Article VI, Permitted bear, on the face thereof, the name LIMITED LIABILITY LAW been formed as a limited liability LimitedliabilityCompanydoesnot The Town of Bethlehem pro Uses, Section 128-12 of the Code and address of the bidder and the FIRST: The name of the limited company in New York. The Articles have a registered agent within the videsreasonableaccommodations ofthe Town of Bethlehem for modi subject of the bid. Original and one liability company is: o_fOrganization were filed on Octo State of New York. for the disabled. Disabled indi- fication to a previously granted copy of each shall be submitted. PARACESS, LLC ber 26, 1995, with the Secretary of 5. The character of the busi- viduals who need assistance in Variance for construction of addi The BOard reserves the right SECOND: The county within State. The office is located in Al ness to be transacted by the Lim- order to participate should contact tional office space at premises 500 to waive any informalities in and/or this state in which the office of the bany C,ounty. The Secretary of ited Liability Company is the own- David Austin at 439-4131 . Ad Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, New to reject any or all bids. limited liability company is to be State is designated as agent upon ership and management of invest- vanced notice is requested York. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD located is Albany. whom process may be served. The ment assets. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN Michael C. Hodom OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS THIRD: The secretary of state Secretary of State shall mail a copy (November 29, 1995) BOARD Chairman Board of Appeals OF THE SLINGERLANDS is designated as agent of the lim of any process served upon him/ TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (November 29, 1995) FIRE DISTRICT ited _liability company upon whom her to 600 Broadway, Albany, NY LEGAL NOTICE Kathleen A. Newkirk JOHN H. FLANIGAN, CHAIR process against it may be served. 12207. The purpose of the busi NOTICE is hereby given that TOWN CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MAN The post office address within or ness of 698 Shaker Road LLC is to on October 30, 1995, Capitaland Dated: November 8, 1995 Notice is hereby given that the - Dated: November 14, 1995 without this state to which the sec enQage in all lawful business for Funding Group, LLC, filed its Ar (November 29, 1995) Board of Appeals of the Town of (November 29, 1995) retary of state shall mail a cop~ of which a limited liability company ticles of Organization with the New Bethlehem, Albany County, New any process against the lim1ted can be formed pursuant to Section York State Secretary of State. The NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING York will hold a public hearing on NOTICE TO BIDDERS liability company served upon him 1203 of the Limited Liability Com principal office is located in Albany TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. Wednes·day, December 6, 1995, The Board of Fire Commis or her is: Paracess, LLC, P.O. Box pany Law. County. The Secretary of State is ALBANY COUNTY at 7:30p.m., at the Town Offices, sioners of the Selkirk Fire District 727, 50 Century Hill Drive, Latham, {November 28, 1995) _ designated as agent upon whom NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 445 Dela-ware Avenue, Delmar, requests sealed bids for a new New York 12110. process against Capitaland Fund that the Town Board of the Town of New York to take action on applica Rescue Apparatus and new equip FOURTH: The limited liability NOTICE OFALBANY REALTY ing Group, LLC, mal be served Bethlehem, Albany County, New tion of Mr. and Mrs. Ajay Sanghi, 50 ment for use thereon to be opened company is to be managed by one MANAGEMENT & SALES LLC and the Secretary o State shall York will hold a public hearing on Dover Drive, Delmar, New York at Selkirk Firehouse No. 3, Route or more of its members. ALBANY REALTY MANAGE· mail a copy of any such process to: December 13, 1995at8:00p.m. at 12054 for Modification to'8. previ 396, South Bethlehem, New York. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. lhis MENT & SALES LLC has been Capitaland Funding Group, LLC the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Av ously granted Variance under Ar on December 12, 1995 at 7:00p.m. certificate has been subscribed this formed as a limited liability com 469 Albany-Shaker Road enue, Delmar, NY in regard to re ticle XII, Percentage of Lot Occu Specifications may be obtained 17th day of October, 1995, by the pany in New York. The Articles of Loudonville, New York 12211 newal of cable television franchise pancy, Section 128-50 ofthe Code from Chairman Joseph Keller (518) undersigned who affirms that the Organization were filed on June The purpose of Capitaland agreement with Mid-Hudson of the Town of Bethlehem for an 465-3193 or District Chief Harren statements made herein are true 12, 1995, with the Secretary of Funding Group, LLC, is to engage Cablevision, Inc. All parties in in extension of time to construct a Melz (518) 436-0534. under the penalties of perjury. State .. The office is located in Al in any lawful business for which a terest and citizens will have an sun room addi-lion at premises 50 All bids are to be delivered to (s) Martin J .. Ricciardi, Organizer bany County. The Secretary of limited liability company can be opportunity to be heard at the said Dover Drive, Delmar, New York. Frank A. With, Secretary, 614 Whiteman Osterman & Hanna State is designated as agent upon formed pursuant to Section 203 of hearing. Michael C. Hodom Bridge Street, Selkirk, New York P.O. Box 22016 whom process may be served. The the limited Liability Company Law. The Town of Bethlehem pro \ Chairman Board of Appeals 12158, phone (518) 757-3373. Albany, New York 12201 Secretary of State shall mail a copy (November 29, 1995) vides reasonable accommodations {November 29, 1995) The Boa1d of Fire Commis (November 29, 1995) of any process served upon him/ for the disabled. Disabled indi sioners reserves the right to reject her to 600 Broadway, Albany, NY NOTICE TO BIDDERS viduals who need assistance in NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELEC· any and all bids. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 12207. The purpose of the busi NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN order to participate should contact TION BY ORDER OF THE BOARD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ness of Albany Realty Manage that the Town Board of the Town of David Austin at 439-4131. Ad NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF Articles of Organization of Re ment & Sales LLC is to engage in Bethlehem hereby invites sealed vanced notice is requested that, pursuant to the Town Law of THE SELKIRK FIRE DISTRICT naissance Floral Design, LLC all lawful business for which a lim bids for the furnishing of Materials BY ORDER OF THE TOWN the State of New York, an election TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. ("LLCH) filed with the Secretary of ited liability company can be formed for 1996, for the use of said Town, BOARD for qualified voters of the Selkirk COUNTY OF ALBANY, State of New York ("SSNY") on pursuant to Section 1203 of the as and wheri required. TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Fire District, Town of Bethlehem, STATE OF NEW YORK November 3, 1995. Office Loca Limited Liability Company Law. Bids will be received up to 2:00 Kathleen A. Newkirk County of Albany, State of New s/ Frank A. With I tion: Albany County. SSNY has (November 28, 1995) p.m. on the 13th day of December, TOWN CLERK York, will be held on December 12, Secretary been designated as agent of the 1995 at which time such bids will Dated: November 8, 1995 1995 between the hours of 6:00 (November 29, 1 LLC upon whom process against it NOTICE be publicly opened and read aloud (November 29, 1995) may be served. SSNY may mail a AMPERSAND ENTERPRISES at the Town Hall, 445 Delaware copy of any process to the LLC c/ L.L.C. Articles of Organization of Avenue, Delmar, New York. Bids NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING o 467 Albany-Shaker Road, Loud Ampersand Enterprises L.L.C. shall be addressed to Mrs. Sheila TOWN OF BETHLEHEM. onville, New Yqrk 12211. Purpose: were filed with the Secretary of Fuller, Supervisor, Town of ALBANY COUNTY flower and gift preparation and State of New York {herein SSNY) Bethlehem, 445 Delaware Avenue, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN sales. on Oct. 14, 1995. The office is Delmar, New York 12054. Bids that the Town Board of the Town of (November 29, 1995) located in Albany County. The shall be in sealed envelopes which Bethlehem, Albany County, New Spotlight: SSNY is designated as Agent upon shall bear, on the face thereof, the York will hold a public hearing on ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION whom processmaybe.served. The name and address of the bidder December13, 1994at7:30p.m.at OF SSNY shall mail a copy of any and the subject of the bid. Original the Town Hall, 445 Delaware Av PUBLISHER STUDIO. L.L.C. process against the LLC served and one copy of each shall be enue, Delmar, NY to consider pro Real Estate Under Section 203 of the upon him/her to P.O. Box 422, submitted. Copies of the specifi posed Local Law No. 10 of 1995, Limited Liability Company Law Guilderland, N.Y. The purpose for cations may be obtained from the amending Chapter 111, Taxation, FIRST: The name of the limited which the LLc is formed is to en Town Clerk at the Town Hall, Article I, Section 111 .1 of the Code liability company is Publisher Stu gage in any lawful business for Delmar, New York. of the Town of Bethlehem permit Classifieds dio, L.L.C. which a LLC can be formed pursu The Town Board reserves the ting a partial real property tax ex SECOND: The county within ant to Section 201 of the LLC law. right to waive any informalities in emption to persons who turn age this state in which the office of the (November 29, 1995) and/or to reject any or all bids. 65 between March 1 and Decem limited liability company is located BY ORDER OF THE TOWN ber 31 of a calendar year. All par ties in interest and citizens will have Work For is: Albany County. NOTICE OF BOARD """-'! THIRD: The secretary of state BARCOMB FAMILY OF THE TOWN OF an opportunity to be heard at the is designated as agent of the lim LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BETHLEHEM said hearing. ited liability company upon whom Barcomb Family Limited Part Kathleen A Newkirk, CMC The Town o( Bethlehem pro process against it may be served. nership has been formed as a lim TOWN CLERK vides reasonable accommodations You! The post office address within or ited partnership. The certificate was Dated: November 21, 1995 for the disabled. Disabled indi without this state to which the sec filed on 11/3/95 with the Secretary (November 29, 1995) viduals who need assistance in retary of state shall ma:il a cop~ of of State. The office is located in order to participate should contact Phone in your classified with any process against the lim1ted Albany County. The· Secretary of NOTICE TO BIDDERS David Austin at 439-4131. Ad liability company served upon him State IS designated as agent upon NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN vanced notice is requested MasterCard or Visa or her is: 4 Airline Drive, Albany, whom process may be served. The that the Town Board of the Town of BY ORDER OF THE TOWN New York 12205. Secretary of State shall mail a copy Bethlehem hereby invites sealed BOARD FOURTH: The effective date of of any process against it served bids for the furnishing of Chemi TOWN OF BETHLEHEM 83 439-4940 . ~ th~ Articles of Organization is the upon him/her to RD1, Box 85, cals for 1996, for the use of said Kathleen A. Newkirk TOWN CLERK .c :'.~,-\.,:., .. 1.JI.C'.f.•CI'.1 .l '.;Lf.~' .\ I(" I r [! I !_.:> ' · · ('; .• Jo ( ;o ,.. ,_..- .,_ , I 1 l •I II - L------· ~,. - .~. ' ,., ,, ,. ~ -v· • • - . '• PAGE 28- November 29, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT .. _. .----··CLASS I Fl EDS --,11\Wi¢kilibe'A!l:!\T!IeR.\ilett~ewl Mi/tlV/Mbi'\)\ej\/f4l!JilMHtMI Individual rate minimum $8.00 for 10 WOrds, 30 CARING, LOVING, RELIABLE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE~- cents for each additional word, payable in ad- Glenmont mom will watch your 7th annual, DecemberS, 10A. M. vance. Commercial rate minimum $10.50 for 10 -childinmyhome. 427·t565· to 4 P. M.. 2689 New Scotland Road, New Salem. Great gifts. words, 30 cents for each additional word, payable 765-3143. PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE in advance. Ad deadline 4 p.m. Friday for publica provider· will' Care for all ages in tion in Wednesday's newspaper. Box Reply $3.00. herSiingerlandshome. 439-0578. itMMii!h'arui.NCiAIJH.!MiNKI Submit in person or by mail with check or money FREE DEBT CONSOLIDATION. order to Spotlight Newspapers, 125 Adams Street, Immediate Relief! Too many Delmar, New York 12054. Phone In and charge to '!CHILDCARE HELP WANTED I ' debts? Overdue bills? Reduce your Mastercard or Visa. SLINGERLANDS HOME, CPR monthly payments 30-5~% experience with infants, Monday Elimnate interest. Stop collection thru Friday. References required. callers. Restore credit NCCS, ====zm4~39riTI1·4949 Call 478·Q840. nonprofit. 1-800-955-0412. kit!iHlii:PM!ifi$l~IMt!fJ.I'I 1988 MERCURY Tracer, 76,oou RECEIVING PAYMENTS? We miles, good condition, $2,100. WHITE HOUSE NANNIES: Ex buy mortgages, contracts for THE ONLY way to cover all of Leave message,-439-0394. cellent childcare positions with deeds, trust deeds, annuities, lot NYS is with a classified ad. Your best families in Washington DC, teries, structured settlements, 25 word classified ad will run in '91 FORDTaurusLX, loaded/with Va. and Md. Top salaries, travel, business notes. Nationwide. the New York State Classified options, beautiful condition. educational opportunities, some Highest prices paid. Call Chris. Advertising Network (NYSCAN), $6,650. 765-3436. college, references. Call 1-800· Brandon Fundir\g, 1-800-468· 90% of 242 weekly newspapers 270-6266. 4676. statewide· for only $240. You can advertise your classified in spe· '90 DODGE Ram Charger, 4 !Pia!JSIN'es$.6fil!!¢iffiJmiil!l WEBUYPRIVATELYHELDresi cific regions (Western, Central and wheel drive, full size sport utility, dential, commercial and land Metro). Only $97 for one region, cassette, black, new brakes, ex 10 AVON LEADERSHIP OPEN mortgages. Tired of collecting $176 for two regions or $240 for cellent condition. 80,000 miles INGS Benefits/bonuseS/ins. No monthly payments? Receive all all 3 regions. Visit The Spotlight, $8,900.377-5419,475-3088. door-to-door required. Sell at cash now. Fast closings. Highest or call439-4949. Work/friends/mail. Ind. Sales Rep. prices paid!1 Capital Investment $20. Kit. Fastest Hotline 1-800- Group 1-800-684-2993 ext. 104. AUTOMOTIVE 767-5915. HOME LOANS, bad slow, no Spotlight CLASSIFIEDS credit, debt consolidations, no in AMAZINGSIMPLEWAY-Make huge profits on the new Informa come. Refinance purchase, fixup. ltiJStibieAflsilfiti!ffil.lcR!lHI tion Superhighway-with or with· We buy 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages, '91 CADILLAC Sedan Deville red, out owning a computer. Free insurance·, lottery settlements. Newspapers leather interior, excellent condi report. 24 hour recording. 1·334- 518·581-CASH. 1-800-866- tion, $9,000 439-7509. 602-7205. WANT? Real Estate Classifieds 529 Kenwood Ave., Delmar Work 3 BR, 1 bath Cape, ·$119;000· hardwood flooring, one car detached garage, 2 Family with 2-2 ·For You! large rear yard w/above bdrm. apts., 1/3 ground pool. acre lot. Could be Phone in your classified with converted back to MasterCard or Visa -----"------Call Paula Rice COLDWeLL single family. Call 448-5607 Voice Mail BANKeRO 439-8342 after 5 p.m. Ask for Dave. 439-4940 439-9600 Office PRIME PROPERTIES, INC. Interested in a Just Listed Real Estate Career? You can find out more over coffee on Friday, December1, at 4:00pm. Hear what some successful agents have to say_. Meet Fran FitzPatrick •With Roberts Since 1982 •Bethlehem Resident •Married, mother of five A 4BR Colonial in Delmar •Enjoys her business offering Custom Quaker •Respected by her peers Maid updated kitchen. Im •Appreciated by her customars & clients mediate Occupancy! Call •Successful! today for your personal Learn that now is a good time to get into real estate. Position showing. yourseff for the upcoming opportunity. Call today! Our ~Roberts RSVP at 439-9906 75th ~Real Estate 190 Delaware Avenue • Delmar Year! 439·9921 4 BR. 1/1/2 bath cape featuring 2 car garage, HWflocrs, fireplace, finished basement HamaQrael Grade School. 69,900-2bd, hardwood floors, large Call Phyllis Richards 439-0833. I oai11tsd •exlel1a. lot, low taxes 91 ,900-Sbd, 1.5b CoL, hrdwd firs. Near Coeymans boat launch and park 98,900-2F SBS, recently renovated, .,. ~ great investment...... 110,000-Jbd, 1b, lvrm, kit. tam rm w/ frpL, playrm/den, laundry ···-li 117 ,900·4bd Farmhouse, new . """ ' "' kitchen & bath, hardwood floors, big red barn 1.37 ac near proposed parK 119,900-2bd, 1.5b,totally renovated, awesome mt. vu's, award winning schools 170,000-Sbd, 1F 2HB, on 3.5 ac. Great location, across from Hudson River 172,500-Jbd, 2b, Cust. Contemp. 10ac 175,000-4bd, 2.5b Gorgeous Split with mt. vu's. extremely private, a must see! Just Walk in to Buy or Sell a Home. 185,000-Jbd Eyebrow Colonial over HWfloorsthroughcut, , looks Alcove Res., w/full· range attic, deorabte neighborhood. Cal ,;ue 1w'"' COLDWeLL 214 Delaware Ave., catskill Mts. in background, 1OO:t: ac Battles478-9611 or439-2888. w/stream BANI\,eRO Delmar REALTY USA 439-9600 ~ 323 Delaw~e Av.e., ~m~. !~!!a Blackman &Destefano Real Estate • 439-2888 .. 8RI~E PROPERTIES. INC, . ' .•• ~.~l.fpr,de[ai~l.39,1¥2.~ ~=.;..;.;:.~=..:0.:...-1 1- THE SPOTLIGHT November 29, 1995 - PAGE 29 I --4JilK-"Joseph T. Hogan WMD Plumbing Appliance &; ~BUSINESS DIRECTORY- Electric Service Support your local advertisers ;S.::-b . MichaelDempf 756~9670 , 475~0475 . 'RON'S WASHER & DRYER SERVICE l_lX!NtRActQRS_110'iijiFURNfruREREPAIRb;:lII~~HOME IMI'ROVEMENTi;l HO. me Plumbing ~ QUICK QU,4LJTY SERVICE Repair Work . ~----aoNNEAU CAPITAL DISTRICT C.L. HUMMEL ' Bethlehem Area '. ~ . WHIRLPOOL· KENMOORE • G.E. Call .JIM for all your .1 HOTPOINT' SPEED QUEEN CONSTRUCTION. INC. FlJRNITIJRE CONSTRUCTlilN INC. Ad,ditions, d~olition, siding,_ Iruclli~~, RESTORATION _ 25 Years ExperleJce- plumbing problema 0 My Specialt}' Senio.r Citizens Discounts weldmg, topsoil, gravel, ,acOl!stlcai c~llings Restoration • Antiq~ NEW HOME CONSTRUCiiON/ADOmONS FreeEstlmatea' Reasonable Ratn 439·3918 masonry all types of mtenor/extenoc Mooem • Architectural Custom Remodeling, Renovation, , 439-2108 ' Commercial/Residential' Fully Insumd /,; 2 /,; 7307 Restoration, Custom K!tr::hen and Bat~s . MARKBONNEAU,SR ~. (518) 76·7-9653 GLENMONT. NY • (51 BJ 463.1809 Wayne Wettenstem I', 8ATHROOMS I REPAIRS - REPLACEMENTS TED SMALLMAN REMODELING GET READY PRECISION INTERIORS ~iliiW Ucensed FOR COMPANY HOME REPAIR £. Quality Service Regrout & Repair your tile n1AINTENANCE, l TO . DANZA r-3:l'{r:G • Minor Repaits' Painting ""'" 438-2244 • ""'''''''" 475-8818 Ask about aUf $9900 Special • Wall Repairs' MasonlY' Cilrpentry • Plumbing &. Electlical SPARKLlN' JOHN' 372·9849 No JobToo Small 439·6863 IltL'/i'RQOflt.lGL'.' L] FREE ESTIMATES' FULLY mSURED A . PAINTING I II Vanguard Roormg CASPER ALW.,...... ,""".. ~~ ;::.,,_ Plaster work, refinishing, ~...,. workmanship CONTRACTING wallpaper. Free est 10 yrs. " still means experience. Hire a craftsman!· _. something" ALLYOUR ~ REMODELING 885-6696 ASPHALT - SLATE GINSBURG ELECTRIC .",,~ NEFDS TIN- COPPER All Residential Work Free Fully Large or SmaU ROOFING - PAINTING C-. I Estimates Insured Dave's G!ass WAllPAPERING lli'lPill:rn: rn:1§\'il'n~'il'rn:1§\ 154 B Delaware Ave., Delma ADDITIONS . 767-2712 Fully Insured' GUaranteed ti"ihl~~i"CONTRAcrORSld0~:g:1 439-7142 Fully Insured CAS TLE Jim Staats - So. Bethlehem 459-4702 I D.P. ESTEY CONSTRUCTION All Your Glass Needs CHRIS SMITH Free R Painting NORTHERN TIER & REMODELING Picture Framing 449-7619 Estimates Papering (" All types of Intenor &. Exterior Plastering REMODEUNG 'NC. Carpentry. Home ImPf.ovements E \ &. General Contracting []t!l,!!;>',,!'" KEN N ELl; "'."0." ' 35 Years Experience Roofing & Siding Insured-Professional Free Estimates. Fully Insured '\ ReasonabJe-Expenenced , FlEA CONIROI. Free Estimates Don Estey (518) ""465-7642 Glenmonl I I BEN CASTLE . YOUR PET 434-1860 callus now Beautiful 439·4351 f.o.'h.o:,'r.;""·L""'$·I,·C~T .' .. c: META-. L·· "''''SE.;:·,···.I .. ~:", I MISTER FIX-ALL WINDOWS All Types of Repairs By Barbara Specializiug in the Bethlehem Area VOGEL CUSTOM SHEET METAL Senior Citizens Discounts Dl'aperies • 'Bedspreads Painting Controctor FABRICATION Dependable & Reasonable Drapery Alterations Free Estimates Architectural· Ornamental 30 Years Experience - Free Estimates ~.- 4 J Your fabriC or mine • RESIDENTIAL SPECI AL1ST .8.'17<1< oN • • WALLPAPER APPL1ED Call 43~9589 . ~'ForTony Sc. OCA"'~ . 872·0897 JOYCE & CO. . .for "II your pet> nredJ Interior - Exterior INSURED M 4391-7922 (518) 765-3162 PROFI'SSIO:\'.\l GROO\II\G wml.A C,\IQL'E TOtTiI 759 ROUle9W' Glcnmolll ROLlte 9W • CO~'>:I(kIC . Custom JV 767-971n 731-6859 CONSTRUCTION GIL FlANSBURG • Roofing • Kilchen - balhs . . C~t~~!~n9.s. • Carpen,IY • Porches - decks _. __ Swags. Throw Pillows Custom Painting, • Painting • Siding • Gutters Minor Repairs P~Plaster • Addition • Basemen, • Garages waterproofing Raye Saddlemire Sheet rock & Tape Formerly with Linens by Gail Interior - Exterior COMPLETE INTERIOR 22 Yean; Reliable Experience REMODELING 966-4114 in the CaPital District 861-6763 1~';";LANDSCAPIIIIG:;"';1 Fully Insured Free Estimates r---. . SNOWPLOWING 439-2348 , , BLAIR . . ._,_ .... _--,_.- .. :EXCAVATING iJ1tDW::L.Afffo Slmgerlands, N.Y. 1riNOvn,lOvmrC"E Additions' DecKs' WinDOWS Siding· Kitchens· Baths & TRUCKING Fullr Insured· Estimates G 5 Per Storm ~ ALL PHASE CONTRACTING All types, backhoe Power Thatching' fall Clean.Up R.A.S. PAl NTI N 11* or Seasonal Contract E Building & Remodeling cmd dozer work. Services includ., QUAliTY WORK AT I * 475 0475 ~ * lawn Mowim~ & ~aintenance REASONABLE RATES .~. • !I Free Estimates Fully Insured Underground Plunlbing, * General Landscaping :"!' Michael Dempf ~ 518-872·2691 518·767·2086 Dnveways, Foundations. Robert B. Miller & SOilS I (flow", beds, mclchlog, R°.,. FREE Estimates 11:_".,.",__ ,*,.,_, Land Clearing, Ponds. General Contractors, Inc. patios "tala log walls, .i ~, Interior.Exterior DAN BLAIR ForthebestWOrkmanshlplnbaihrooms,kltchens,, ~ree/shr~b/and plant '.' " • SNOWPLOWING Elm Ave., Selkirk "'"'''' _dd ••", ",.;"9, "''', "om<"J mstaliaMol FuRy Insured b ANDREW SOMMER worJ<0rpaperlngatrnasonableprieeseall Call Chris or John , Staining & Trim Work '439 5432 439-1547 H, B, Mmer & Sons 484-1300 ' 439-2459 • 432-7920 • 2SY""",,,'"'' 439·2990 __ . "CM Care, More", Ask for Rich By Contt1lct or by Storm n;:-,'-, -~~.~;::;, GORDON'S '~:'."''''''''''I Fully Insured E~Ii!FLOOR SANDING '0'~~ FREE Estimates Insu,",,! LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE yilt!t!!!!¥E,PET CARE','""""",; BIlL STANNARD FallClean·Up ~-' SNOWPLOWING I FLOOR SANDING CONlllACTORS' 768-2893:J ':,:~::/Wtng ..' Season Contracts RD. 1, Delmar, N.Y. ,::<;54 FIREWOOD CD'"."'. C .. , Per Stonn & Afasi:mryandCstpenlry ,AVAILABLE • • . REFINISHING . N_andRepslrs Estima,es439-3261 I., KeVin Grady Concrete- BIock- Brick- Slone J3 oord;"'a Wood Floor ShOWroo~ &Sales Roo.ng - Declos - Garages.... I':i!!.ij'I:AWN' CARE !!Ii'!] )(~ 439-1515 ProfeSSional Service for ," , , " , ", . Over 3 Generations ..,. q 767-9095 GORDON'S . Commercial' Residential JIMMATI1CE _OLORADO LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE • RESTORAnON • STAIRS ~ 5113-872-0538 - LANDSCAPING Heated' Air Condi1loned • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD Rooling, Siding. Windows, All Horticultural Needs Met Your choice of food SNOWPLOWING Tree Planting, Fall Cleanup, Seasonal Contracts Kitchens & lhths, Patios & Ikks, Route 9W, Glenmont Residential 8< Commercial M&P FLOOR SANDING Lawn Maintenance 351 Unionville Rd., Feura Bush, NY Complete Remodeling, G:rrages, . Reservations required I Fully Insu. ,." Eleanor Cornell • . 43&-3261 i • 439·5283 Addiions, FbinlJng & Plumljling. I Call Buff_lin John 475.19~f. . , t.t'\-.tVf,~"<"~j.~.t_ .~~. "~",11"' ... ~ ... J .....'~l* .. J.I. L41* ;..,-..... -~.,. ...~..-- ..... "' ..... _...... ~ .. 4.,. .• _•• ".• ', •• _.\.~ .... ~ ~ ~ , ~"" ~'f.&.:.;t""'... 1t~ ,"""... ~~ ...... ,.t.,...... J.."""" .... I PAGE 30- November 29, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT I·' :'\iiiMFtsewi:to!l!t:HTi'iH IFMW!Hiiilli.'Jltlil;lP1trrl:'t!MU H!i'/J&NL~§i;ltMUf.Gi!ii ill BOWHUNTING EQUIPMENT WANT TO CHANGE the colors of RELIABLE PROFESSIONAL to •. Bowhunters Discount Ware the rooms in your home? Hire a house/pet sit. 439-7475 .. 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Full faction BLUE VELVET love seat, good IWE!i iFi!UMU$!Clll!!t!M!!!I 0209. cord, $~ 25. Jim Haslam, 439- condition, $100. Hi-fi console with CARING COUPLE with much love 9702. STEINWAY PIANO WANTED, tape deck, $75. World Book En grand or upright type, any age/ to give can provide newborn with fii!X·il#ti¢Q>;¢i$1\Bili¢J;i$THHf cyclopedia, 1970-1974, with com any condition. Will pay cash and a warm, secure home and bright NESS. Super efficient, warm. LET'S HAVE A PARTYI A SEASONED FIREWOOD: Split, safe, significant savings from day plete dictionary. $100.463-4515. pick-up, call days (800)449-3850. future. Please call Renee & Paul CHRISTMAS for the hard to buy Watkins Products Hoine Party. delivered, $50 face cord. Also ~ . Easy install. Smart Home 438- 1.800·803-6565. STRING INSTRUMENT REPAIR. For FREE details, samples, reci lawn maintenance and leaf pickup. 4772. for. "STRAIGHT TO THE POINT" 731-6091. $8.95. Northwest Publishing Inc. Bow rehairing. Instruments MPIA'lmilfitlll!!!$!.!tllilt41!1!il pes, and catalog, please call459- 800·398·2102. bought and sold, 439-6757. 2635. I , NYS GOURMET CHEESE TRUMPET, GOOD CONDITION, THE PIANO WORKSHOP: com· SIMPSON FIREWOOD: Cui, splil -electrical, plumbing, free GIFTS: Give the perfect gift from good for beginner. $200. 439- plete piano service; pianos, mu IM!!!ii:Hi!Wlit!I'®!fM#di!M!I and delivered, $100 green, $1 ~ 5 mates, call 489-7240. the Cuba Cheese Shoppe, Cuba, 9649. sic, gifts, antiques, ~ 1 Main St., four month split semi-seasoned, NewYork. Everybody eats. Free Ravena, 756-9680. ALL COSTUME JEWELRY, old per cord. Hardwoods only. Also I:HHI\iffl:!MSi$it!VJ¢J;i;U!i!!l catalog. It's easy- just call~ -800- silver and gold, glass, china, cloth standingtimberwoodlotswanted. EURO-STYLE CLEANING. 543·4938. l!iilf!:4W~AP§f!I!!$Nl!il ing, draperies, linens, furniture; Home and off.iL;.e thoroughly TANDY. 10005X computer with fH!§IiiiA!tiU.wJWti!!bttM Fully insured with references. Tim QUALITY DECORATING, 30 from 1850-1950. Call Rose, 427- Simpson Logging and Firewood, cleaned. Reliable. References. dual drives, monitor, printer. $350. HOME HEALTH AIDE available, 2971. years experience, fully insured. part-timedays, flexible hours, high 284-2053. Call Tina, 1·800·685·8467. 439·4003. OLD DRUMS, singles or sets. Residential, commerical, interior quality work, references, call463- 475-7775. and exterior, wall paper hanging, 9865. painting, maintenance repairs and HOME HEALTH CARE by New STEINWAY PIANO WANTED, power washing houses. Local ref York State licensed profession grand or upright type, any age/ erences. Decorating problem? Let als- not an agency. 272-4312 any condition. Will pay cash and Tom Cur-It!! Call439-4156. or 237-7808. pick-up. Call days (800)449-3850. .. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES I!Wil?iiili!t~Yii~lmi8iiil1tl DRIVERS: Top pay solo & teams. DELMAR, CHILD CARE, meal Pay for experience. 3 raises first preparation, and household du ANSWER PHONES· $9/hr. · PfT · yea r. Bonuses, benefits, profit ties. Mondaythr u Thursday,~ P. FfT- No exp- Flex hrs your area. sharing, paid orientation. Direct M. to 6 P.M. and Friday·nours·. L.D. CaA - 6 minute recorded deposit availab le. Assigned References and transportation message (approx $7) For listings equipment, you take home. 22w/ necessary. For interview, call 1·809·4 74-6545: 1 year. OTR/CDL"A". McClendon Susan, 439-3411. 1·800·633·0550, Ext. ES-5. COUPLE, 21·36 YEARS old, pref· MAKE MONEY in real estate. erably 2 years college or equiva DRIVER $1,000 sign on bonus. Don't be just a number and get lent, to manage wholesale outlets 95% no touch freight! Paid ben lost in the shuffle. Work and sell in locally. Part-time only. $40,000 efits! Paid orientation! 2 years acooperativeoffice.lndependent, yearly potential without leaving OTR experience. COL-A with no franchise or additional fees. present position. 203-791-4864. Hazmat. Decker Transport 800- Strong, immediate support by 551·5702. managem~i!nl. Generous compen sation. Call Fred or Bill Weber for DRIVER- You deserve the best! information at 439-9921. Only4+ MONTHS EXPERIENCE. Longhaul - $600+/week aver NEW SEATTLE SUB and Pita age, 2500 miles/Week, excellent Company opening! All positions benefits. Generous bonus pro available. Call for an appoint gram s. Burlington Motor Carri ment. 439-1727. ers. 1·800-JOIN-BMC. EOE. PART-TIME BABYSITIER, Capi· tol Region Tennis and Fitness DRIVERS - we offer all '95 and Club, Tuesdays and Thursdays, '96 Peterbilt Conventionals and 9:30 to 2:30. Fridays, 12:30 to you'll run 2700 to 3700 miles per 2:30. 436-3556. week. We also offer great pay, bonuses, benefits, motel allow WE NEED TWO people with en ance, 401K and much more! thusiasm, time and willingness to Lease/purchase plan available. Jearn. We provide training. Ask Call Fleet Garrier Corporation, 1- for "'Jeann9""Warsek, Coldwell 800-242·6236, Ext. A-5. Banker Prime Properties, Inc. 383- 0030.• DRIVERS/OWNER operators · with COL-A and Hazmat, ATS TEACHER AIDES 2:30 Ia 6 p.m. wants you! Enjoy pay/benefits, must be 16-yearsold, experienced high miles and much more. Call with children needed. Great after Anderson Trucking Service at l- school job for high school, junior. 800-498·6492.EOE. senior. 463-8091.EO~ -BUSINESS DIRE'CTORY- support your local advertisers • Complete Tree • Pruning • Cabling • Feeding • Land Clearing • Stump Removal • Storm Damage Bepair FREE Estimates Jim Haslam Fully Insured Owner 439-9702 Seasonal Contracts & Per Storm Plowing -FALL SPECIAL- . Double Hung Replacement Windows 7/8" Glass. Lrtetime Gua;antee up to 101 Un~ed Inch FREE ESTIMATES $185.00 Installed FULLY INSURED ··-·tIft t f. I~-·-· II a t . .l f f.t f .t t ··,A- .II l-.1 .lf .- .. A_. II • f .l ... 4 .4 .6 • 4 lo .6" 4 "-" 4 4-ol" •. ol" Ai J. 4 f"""" • • •-• • ol • "f f • ._. • THE SPOniGHT November 29, 1995- PAGE 31 · . REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS IUAEAiiHistA'fi!laatiN¥11 FEURA BUSH, $435, 1 bedroom, PRIME DELAWARE AVENUE, FLA-FT MYERS Luxury Water "NORTHERN LAKE GEORGE" no pets, security, no lease. 765- Delmar locations available for front Manufactured Home Com Log Cabins. Fireplace, Jet Tubs, 3125 or 465-2239. ALBANY SUNYA AREA, 2 bed lease/sale. Call our office for de munity, Salt water marina, direct Romantic weekends. Scenic SUNOUEST WOLFF TANNING room house, available January 1. GLENMONT, 3 BEDROOM tailed information if you need help to Gulf of Mexico. Just developed woodland walks - a place of BEDS Commercial Home Units No pets. Lease. Security. $725. ranch, dining room, garage, large with your business zoning or othel "Private Island" with boat slips .. charm and class. Call/write Brae from $199. Buy factory direct and Call Roy, 439-0490. lot, all appliances included, lots of locations. Pagano Weber Inc. Free information package. Call hure. Trout House Village Re save. Call today for New Free 439-9921. Mon-Fri 9-5, 1-800-676-3005. sort. Hague, New York 12836. 1- DELMAR, $500+, spacious, one extras. Available immediately. color Catalog. 1-800-462-9197. $900 monthly. 463-1319 after 800-368-6088. bedroom, air conditioning, dish A FREE'LIST of beautiful upstate 5:00P.M. washer, garage, screened porch, land at closeOut prices. 1/2 to 200 CASH FOR YOUR REAL ES ADIRONDACKS: Gore Mountain storage. Adult complex. On bus GLENMONT, DOWERSKILLVIL ac from $3,900. Hunting tracts, TATE NOTE If you receive mort area. Rent second home/condo line. 439-0742. LAGE, townhouse, $800 plus. cabins, waterfront, more. Financ gage ·payments, call us for best minium this season. Christmas rentals available. Weekends, DELMAR, 3 bedrooms, immedi Call agent, 439-3648, ext. 235. in§. CaU today and receive fee price. Residential, commercial, Land BuyerS Guide (while sup land. Nationwide buyer. First Capi week, month, season. Brochure: ate, 800+ utilities. Prudential SLINGERLANDS, 4 rooms and Green Mansions, Box 740, Manor Homes. 395-0237. bath, heated, no pets. Refer plies last). Patten LSC 800-692- tal Mortgage. 1-800-289-4687. 1684. Warrensburg, New York 12885or DELMAR, _duplex, unique, con ences. Security. $500. 439- 518-494-3721. 3667. HOMES LOANS: LOW RATES· temporary, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 WE SELL MORE because we sell CABIN ·ON AUGER Lake, baths, fully applianced, deck and SLINGERLANDS: 1 bedroom Fast approval. Slow credit, Judge 2ND CHANCE for less. Astra, Colony, Fleetwood, ments Bankruptcies OK. No in Adirondacks. Weekly rentals, garage. $800+. Pagano Weber, apartment, heat, lease, c;ecurity, and Titan. 802-247-3880, $350, dock and boat, after4 p.m., 439-9921 or 439-3915. no pets, 765-4723, evenings. come verification 518-464-5500, Fairlane Mobile Homes, At. 7, 1-800-555-8715. Homestead 523-2920. FINANCING Brandon, Vermqnt. i DELMAR, LARGE, 3 bedroom SPACIOUS TWO-BEDROOM Funding Corp. Registered Mort EXCLUSIVELY AT townhouse, living room, dining CAPE COD, EASTHAM: Com apartment home. $605, fully gage Banker NYS Banking De fortable4-bedroom home. sleeps COOLEY MOTORS room, fireplace, laundry room, applianced, terrace/ balcony, or\ YOU CAN OWN YOUR own partment. one-car garage, gas heat, central 10, near beaches, hiking, bicycle bus line, 465-4633. home. Nodownpayment on Miles trails. Summer weeks $825; "Because everybody air, 21/2 baths. Available Febru materials. Attractive construction spring/fall $225 $625, (785- deserves a 2nd ary 1, 1996. $1,000. Call 439- finanacing. Call Miles today, 1- bfdiftAbii.!fi6ili'fii!N±A1HI!N 0022). 8505 after 8:00P.M. l&'aiill.EStAtf!€oiSAl!Etrl 800-343-2884 ext. 1. chance!" CAMP WITH 51 ACRES fully in DAYTONA BEACH, Florida. VOORHEESVILLE, $475, no utili GOT A CAMPGROUND MEM STEEL BUILDINGS. Factory sulated 24' x 24 two bedrooms, Spend January on the beach! CALL OUR 24 HR. ties, 2 bedrooms, dining room, BERSHIP or Timeshare? We'll deals. Specials- some one of a porch, unfinished additon, trails, Great weather, great rates! New, AUTOMATED living room, large kitchen, wall-to take it! America's largest Resale kind/and odds and ends. 18x21 AAA-rated tropical ocean front wall carpeting, available January great hunting, snowmobiling, x-c. CREDIT LINE Clearing House. Call Resort Sales to 80x150. Will deal on construc $49,900. Barbara Stolen Real motel. Very clean. Reasonable. 1. 765·2917. International, 1-800-423-5967 tion for show buildings. Giangrade Estate, Chestertown, N.Y. 518- Kitchenettes available. Call 1- Development. 516-758-9069. 494-4771. 800-682-0919. 283·0765 JONES MARSHALL"S ·sERVICE 14 Grove Street, Delmar 439-2725 GMC:TRUCK It's time for a Winter Check Complete Auto Repairing Foreign & Domestic Models -Road Service and Towing • Tuneups • Automatic Transmissions • Brakes • Engine Reconditioning • Front End Work Sonoma Jimmy Safari Sierra Yukon Suburban Rally • Gas Tank Repairs • Dynamic Balancing • Cooling System Problems • NYS Inspection Station New 1995 GMC Vendura New 1996 GMC Jimmy New 1995 GMC Sierra 1/2 ~on van, 4.3 liter V6,4 speed 4x4 sport 2 door, bucket K-1500 4x4 sports ide Z71 pkg., automatic,. fixed glass side seats, Vortec 4300-V6, oil cooler, trans. cooler, 5. 7 liter, and rear doors, h.b. bucket 4 speed automatic, 4 spd. auto., cast aluminum seats, AM/FM stereo, electronic shift transfer, wheels, L265 tires, trailer tow, bright white finish. "SLS" package. "' "SLE" pkg., air cond., coo Was$17,689 Was$24,444 stereo cass. Was $24,007 Now S15,000* Now S22,600* Now S20,307* Just 3 miles from the Intersection of 1·90 and 787 New 1996 GMC Sonoma New 1995 GMC Yukon New 1995 GMC Safari 6 1/2' box sport pickup, sliding K-1500 2 door, sport running A. W.O. pass. van, 7 pass. ALL '95 Mazda &26's rear window, 60/40 split seat, boards, "SLT' model, leather seating, Vortec 4300-V6, 4 air cond., AM/FM stereo cass., bucket seats, wheel flares, h.d. speed automatic, rally wheels, MUST GO! "SLS" sport model, 2.2 liter, trailer tow, sport alum. wheels, defecta-shield sport boards, 5 speed, cast aluminum wheels. trans. cooler, Z71 package. luggage rack, "SLE" model. SAVE $3QOOOO* · Was$13,498 Was$31,591 Was$25,226 on all1995 Mazda 626 LX 5 Speeds Now S12,300* Save Over $3,000* Now s21 ,671 * lr~ri~iii!!iiilltii'JV/Biil,t6.2~t-aifl~-~ New 1995 GMC K1500 New 1996 GMC Sonoma New 1996 GMC K2500 Sierra 4x4 pickup, 8' box, 5.0 4x4 club coupe, Vortec 4300-V6, Sierra 4x4 pickup, #8600 GVW, liter-V8, 4 speed auto., "SL" 4 speed auto., alunm. wheels, new 5700 Vortec power, H.D, package, bright red finish, oil stereo cass., special two-tone auto. trans. snowplow prep ·~· cooler, snow plow prep. pkg., air paint, "SLS" sport decor., package, cab ligh1s, appearance cond., tilt wheel, cruise control, electronic shift, air cond. package, H.D. trailer tow. stereo cass. Was $21,239 Was $23,005 · Was$24,260 INCLUDES: •5 Speed • Dual Air Bags • Power Mirrors Now·S17,944* Now s21 ,263* Now s22,277* • Air Conditioning • Luxury Mats • Power Windows & Locks • Stereo Cassette • Cruise Control w/Power Antenna HURRY- While supply lasts. Offer expires Dec. 7, 1995 •includes all Mazda Incentives and Dealer Discounts AUTHORIZED MAZDA AND VOLKSWAGEN DEALER From Albany Ex1t 7 off 1-90 east, left on Washmgton Ave to Ate 4, left on Ate 4 112 m1le to dealership Or 2 m1les south of Hudson Valley Commumty College 283-2902 ·-· PAGE 32 November 29, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT Selkirk native joins Tigers Tourism award winner Cameron Smith ofSelkirkwas 205-pound right hander has pro recently named to the 40-man gressed steadily in the Tigers' spring training roster of the De minor league chain. troit Tigers. Smith had an outstanding sea Smith, who just turned 22, is a son in 1995,1eadingthe Tigers' or graduate of Ravena-Coeymans ganization with 13 wins and 1G6 Selkirk High School. In 1990, he strikeouts. Prior to the season, he was a member of the Bethlehem was named by Baseball America Mickey Mantle Team which as one of the top 10 prospects in played in the Mickey Mantle the Detroit minor league system. World Series in Waterbury, Conn. His fastball has been clocked at 96 He then went on to pitch for miles per hour. Ithaca College from 1991-1993. During the spring, Smith fig Smith was drafted out of Ithaca ures to be reassigned and pro after his juniorycar by the Tigers. moted, possibly to AAA Toledo. He was chosen in the third round, However, it may not be too long as the 80th overall pick before Smith will be on the mound Cameron, a six foot, three inch, in Tiger Stadium. Libby Pataki, wife of Gov. George Pataki, presents a Why I Love New York award to John Giordano of Delmar, president of Plaza Travel Center, for outstanding tour asua service in the Albany/Saratoga Region. Coast Guard Academy accepting applications The United States Coast Guard admissions prior to Dec. 15. Can commur.ity service and part-time Gifts to treasure Academy is now accepting appli didates must arrange to partici employment Lanz gowns and pajamas cations for the academy's Class of pate in either the SAT or ACT Candidates must be unmarried 2000. exams before or up until the De at the time of appointment, have Sizes P to XL fftJ'%:~1~~ . Appointments are tendered cem ber deadline. no legal obligations, and be be solely on the basis of an annual Appointments are based on the tween the ages of 17 and 22 by July nationwide competition, with no candidate's high school record, 1, 1996. congressionalnominationsorgeo performance on either the SAT I For mformation, call 203-44- graphic quotas. or ACT exam, and leadership po 8501. Applications must be submit tential as demonstrated by partici ted to the academy's director of pation in high school activities, St. Thomas choir to sing for Advent .,... BURT The 3t. Thomas the Apostle ANTHONY Church Youth Choir wHI sing at ASSOCIATES the 9 alii. Liturgy on Sunday, Dec. INSURANCE. 3, the first Sunday of Advent. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays -· ...... • ~~ We write all fonns · from 5::5 to 6 p.m. The ·~hoir, which is under the · direction of Kathleen Bragle, is of snowmobile open tc• pupils in grades three through six. Free Gift Wrapping The church is located on Adams insurance. Street h Delmar Stuyvesant Plaza Delaware Plaza For information, call Bragle at Albany Delmar Call for a quote today! 439-3158. In Slingerlands Daily 10-9; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-5 Tile Spotlight is sold at Major credit cards & layaway welcome. 439-9958 Faloo's, Stonewell's and The Greg Turner Burt Anthony 208 Delaware Ave., Delmar Tollgate Brush u your home for the holidays! Cardinal Home Imlpr·ovemlelltt ... for all your home needs· --.· ' ' ' ' I ·- ' < ~ • CaUfor a ~FREE Estimate! 435-1911