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Vol. XXXIX No. 33 The newspaper Chopper consultants see 7 percent traffic rise By Mel Hyman In terms of vehicle trips, Creighton Gary Hansen. But ex­ Traffic could increase 7 percent on New Manning Inc. of Delmar estimated that actly when that might Scotland Road in the vicinity of the pro­ 1,400 additional cars would travel on New occur is open to ques­ posed new Price Chopper supermarket Scotland Road northeast of the plaza site tion, with the earliest until such time as the Slingerlands Bypass while 700 more would be added on the estimate being 2001. Extension is built. portion of the road southwest of Cherry In the interim, the That was the conclusion drawn by the Avenue Extension. town planning board is traffic consultants for Price Chopper last Most of that increase would be elimi· concerned about the· week during a meeting of the Bethlehem nated when the bypass extension is built, extra load on a thor· planning board. said Creighton Manning Vice President oughfare that is already congested during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Traffic on streets leading to the junction of New .Scotland and LaGrange roads, where Price Chopper proposes to build its99,00(). Traffic is expected to increase 20 per­ square-foot shopping center, would face cent on Cherry Avenue south ofNewScot­ traffic percentage increases irt the double land Road, according to Creighton digits over the next several years. 0 CHOPPER/page 28

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Cherry Ave. south of 8,100 1,250 15% Kenwood Ave. RPI student becomes 1st woman ire fighter By Susan Graves Burt, a Rensselaer Polytech· Nineteen-year-<>ld Monica nic Institute student, is eager to Burt made history last week Jearn all there is to know about when she was sworn in as the firefighting. On Saturday, she first woman to join the participated in her first drill, and Voorheesville Fire Depart· ·she is looking forward to the re­ ment. maining 23 exercises a first-year "I'm very proud of her. It fire department volunteer must took a Jot of courage to even complete. The drill on hydrants, want to do it - not just be­ Burt said, "was a little awkward cause she is a woman, but at first, but you get used to it." because it takes a real com· She said she got interested in mitrnent and a desire to do that," sort of the department during the summer. "I work, said Burt's mother Kathy Crago. o 1st/page 15 FBI checking evidence Assailant uses chloroform By Mel Hyman Lane in Delmar was A forensic team from People get their thrills grabbed from behind the FBI has joined the while vacuuming her effort to find the assailant in strange ways. house. Police said the in­ who traumatized two Lt. Frederick Halligan cident closely resembled women in their homes in attacks that took place in 1994 and apparently struck again last week. April and October oflast year. The FBI evidence experts arrived on The unknown assailant, apparently Sammy Bellaliore, 2, of Delmar jams on his car window shade during a Skip Parsons concert the scene late Friday,Aug. 4, one day after armed only with a cloth soaked in at the Bethlehem Public library Evenings on the Green. · Doug Persons. a 34-year-<>ld woman living on McGuffey 0 FBI/page 15 PAGE· 2 ·August 9, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT _Air Conditioning Unico System·- and. Heating

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,_. ·'. . • l ' --1 ·- • - ~ ~ • " - -· • • • ., ,.. • ... -• ' ... ' . I.·-~ •, • ~ ~ •• • • •-...... u .. - J ·THe SPOTLIGHT 'August 9:1995--' PAGE 3 Selkirk is top county site for new GM locomotive plant An' I helped Glenville's loss may be Bethlehem's gain By Mel Hyman The main competition to Sel­ the location of the company's kirk at this point appears to be preferred site, in Glenville, was The heated competition to lure Saratoga County, where several originally made public. General Motors to the Capital locations are under consideration. Region is entering the home­ The automotive company later stretch, and a site in Bethlehem is dropped its plan to build in that reportedlythepreferred site within town after threats of a lawsuit were Albany County. I am very encouraged made by a concerned group of neighbors. GM officials toured 17 different that we have passed the sites lastweek, including locations first test and made their Albany County Executive Mi­ in Saratoga, Schenectady and short list. chael Breslin believes thatAibany Albany counties, and a decision is County now stands an excellent expected within the next few County Executive Michael Breslin chance of landing the project, weeks on where the company will which must begin soon because build a $6 million plant to manu­ GM and Super Steel are under facture locomotives for the Long Wilton Supervisor Roy contract to deliver the first of 23 Island Rail Road. · McDonald, chairman of the Sara­ locomotives to the LIRR in early toga County Economic Develo!}­ 1997. GM officials made a whirlwind ment Committee, has made no tour of the Albany area on Wed­ secret of his effort to land the Breslin said he has been meet­ nesday, Aug. 2, and Thursday, project by offering generous tax ing with leaders of the Albany­ Aug. 3, in an effort to separate the breaks to GM and its partner, Colonie Regional Chamber of wheat from the chaff. Super Steel Products of Milwau­ Commerce in an effort to put to­ kee. gether a package of loan incen­ According to a high-level source tives,jobtrainingand technical as­ who asked not to be identified, a Local officials have been sworn sistance to GM. parcel in Selkirk near the Conrail to secrecy regarding the GM se­ rail yards is the only site in Albany lection process after neighbor­ ''We are also exploring the County receiving serious consid­ hood opposition developed when possibility of having the county eration. Legislature try and address mat­ ters like tax breaks and financial incentives," he said. Using a mini shopping cart, 3-year-old Martin Sharlow helps his ''I'm very encouraged that we parents Thomas and Joan Sharlow with the shopping chores at the have passed the firsttest and have Elsmere Grand Union. Bethlehem police cope made their short list." with shoplifting spree By Mel Hyman cording to police. A shoplifting spree has Bethle- She gave a false name upon her hem police scurrying around arrest, Holligan said. After finger­ trying to stem the tide. . .printing, it was discovered that ''We've been averaging almost' 'Degro~t ":as wanted by police d " 'd p r Lt F d agenctes m Albany, Colome, .?nkeaH ail~· sat,'Wo'tce · -~~ er- Guilderland, Newburgh and tc o tgan. e re getting an p hk · awful lot of people" trying to load oug eepste. uponthevariousandsundryitems She was remanded to the Al- ·that they can stuff into pockets, bany County jail pending future under jackets and in the recent court appearances. case of an Albany woman, in a knapsack she allegedly stole right off a store shelf. Each store has its own In that particular case, an Al­ method for dealing bany woman apprehended while with the problem. We shoplifting at the Rev co drugstore in Delaware Plaza was found to be do have Burns security wanted by five other police agen­ on hand to prevent cies in the state. anything from happen- Constance Degroat, 27, of 117 . ing-in the parking lot. South Pearl St, was charged with petty larceny for trying to steal Lisa DiHenbeck $118 worth of cigarettes and bat­ Delaware Plaza manager teries that she stuffed into a back­ A deluge of water from Albany's broken 4S-inch main cascades onto Rupert Road last Tuesday. pack belonging to the store, ac- Shoplifting has iuways been a • ~r~;l~~t~~i~~~~!~~:t~~ Water main break swamps town gravel pit Glenmont Plaza and Town Squire A water main break last week he expects the washed-out en- Sheila Fuller, who inspected the Plaza, Holligan added. on Rupert Road is still having trance road will be readyfortrucks situation. "Had it occurred in town '\- rYp_: -~/;: 'i\i~:; 1/P~::--:t~-- />;!t:::~~?J;;_1-:::~'f'"J~,': ~ :~:;i­ Edit008] P~ges:\ .. :.·,,,;,:•:.·/_!.6,9_·. But the recent outbreak repre- repercussions in town. again sometime this week. it could have washed out ahome." sents "a major.loss to the mer- A48-inch waterpipethatispart "About half the water went There is normally at least one -•~~~~~i:~~-~;!!fi~i;·~;~~-~;~,B~i~:~ ~- chants in the town," Holligan of the Albany distribution system down Rupert Road into the fields break in an Albany water distribu­ ~P?~···:···· .. ··.:···_, ... ,...... ,,.,_~_ said. · burst at around 5:30 p.m. Tues- and half went down the entrance tion line each year, usually during N.r9iillO~Iiood.Ne~s ]\'.::-';0.· Delaware Plaza manager Lisa day, Aug. 1. The gush of water road, severely eroding it," Sagen­ the summer, Fuller said. Voorheesville::::s•... · ... ::•: .-:~... :. 14; Diffenbeck said she was aware of flooded part of Rupert Road and lldrPh said. 'There's still a lot of The lines were installed during Selkirk/SoUth sethletiem.. :.: 13 some isolated shoplifting inci- caused the thoroughfare to be water sitting in the gravel pit." the 1920s, and the city has not l=alriilventerlainiTie~t dents, but that by no means was closed until Wednesday night: Since there is a lull in road kept up any kind of maintenance Automotive ...... :...... :: ...... 27 the plaza being being overrun by The water main break also reconstructionworkrightnowdue program that would prevent this Business Directory: ...... 25-26 thieves. washed out the entrance road to to vacations, Sagendorph said from happening, she added., · CalendarofEvents ...... 20-23 "Each store has its own method the town gravel pit Access to the there has been "no major disru!}- Classified ...... :.23-27 gravel bank has still not been tion"ofprojectsasaresultofthe 'The ?nly_timethey (Albany) fordealingwith the problem," she restored. gravel bank being closed off. do anythmg IS when a break oc- Crossword...... :.20 said. ''We do have Bums security .. DiningGuide ...... : .... 21 on hand to prevent anything from Bethlehem Highway Superin- The force of the water was curs. · Legal Notice~ .. ,: .... : ...... :.23 happening in the parking lot."·- · -tendent Gregg Sagendorph said- --''unbelievabie.''·said··Supervisor·····-··.-····· • • • • • • --MeMlyman THE SPOTLIGHT P,ll.GE 4 ~·l\ugust.9, 1995 Former V'ville teacher wins honor Police caution parents Aformer Voorheesville teacher received the State University Col­ to use common sense lege at Potsdam's Alumni Asso­ According to Colonie Police, By Eric Bryant ciation annual award during a re­ an attempted child abduction in cent reunion weekend. While there have been no child Schenectady lastweek might have The Minerva Award for out­ abduction cases in Bethlehem ties to a similar attempt in Colonie standing professional achieve­ recently, reports of incidents in several months ago. Schenectady and Colonie have ment went to Lucinda M. Wright, The incident took place at the Class of 1940, who taught for 50 prompted local police to renew Price Chopper on Eastern Park­ their warnings to parents. years in Voorheesville Elementary way last Wednesday. Schenec­ School and was recognized by USA Police Lt. Frederick Holligan tady police would not release in­ Today upon retiring. cautioned that parents should be formation on the attempted ab­ Wright retired in 1991 after ------duction, but were investigating teaching second grade in possible ties to an earlier incident Voorheesville for 50 years. Whenever you're out in in Colonie. Her retirement was greeted by public, keep a close eye On May 20 at the Price Chop­ a parade in her honor in the town, per in the New Loudon Plaza, a the dedication of a neighborhood on your children, espe­ middle-aged woman described as playground in her name, citations cially in crowded situ­ wearing heavy pancake makeup from former President George ations like supermar­ and penciled-on eyebrows at­ Bush and other politicians, and a tempted to snatch a youngster listing in a ''Tribute to Teachers" State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Association President kets, malls and things of from a shopping cart while the in USA Today. Joyce Ylanoukos presents Lucinda M. Wright with the Minerva Award. that nature. child's mother's back was turned. land, respectively. Fine Arts" for urban children in After graduating from the 1961. It is now called Discovery Lt. Frederick Halligan The suspect, approximately 5- Potsdam Normal School in 1940, During her career at Land. feet-2-inches tall and 160 pounds, she earned bachelor's degrees in Voorheesville Elementary School, was described as having black hair, library science and teaching from she established a summer enrich­ Wrightalsocoachedcheerlead- vigilant about keeping an eye on and was wearing a white nylon SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Cort- ment program called "Fun With ers and wrote and directed plays. their children when out in public. jacket and bright blue pants. "Whenever you're out in pub: ''There are some similarities. Appeals hearing set lie, keep a close eye on your chil­ With any case like this we will look Grace United lists calendar of events dren, especially in crowded situ­ into it," said Colonie Police U. Grace United Methodist meet on Monday, Aug. 14, at 7 The Bethlehem Board of Ap­ ations like supermarkets, malls Steve Heider., He said there has Church at 16 Hillcrest Drive in p.m. peals will hold a public hearing on and things of that nature. been little progress in finding the Ravena has announced its sched­ The TOPS Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the "Children have a habit of wan­ woman involved in the New Lou­ ule for the week of Aug. 9. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 6:30p.m. Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Dela­ dering off," he said, "so you need don incident. ''There have been no further incidents that we can OnThursday,Aug.10,Aicohol­ For information, call the church ware Ave. in Delmar. to be extra careful." ics Anonymous will meet at 7:30 At 7:30 p.m., the application of tie to her. Nothing new to report." at 756-6688. Dr. Peter Lamparello of 7 Dana In some recent cases, people p.m. have offered to look after children ''The whole basic thing with Court, Delmar, will be heard. crime prevention, whether it be On Sunday, Aug. 13, morning The application of Barbara while their parents were shopping. worship will begin at 10:30 a.m., In Slingerlands - this type of t.'ling or something Webb of 5 Iroquois Trail, To accept such an offer from a else, is common sense." said Hei­ followed by coffee and fellowship The Spotlight is sold at Slingerlands, will be heard at 7:45 stranger ''would be absurd," Halli­ at 11:30 a.m. Falvo's, Stonewell's and The der. "People have to use good p.m. gan said. judgment, but temper it with a Alcoholics Anonymous will Tollgate The board will consider the "If you're uncomfortable with sense of reality so they don't make app\ication otLinda M. Romano of a certain situation," Holligan said, kids feel like they're Jiving in a 845 Elm Ave., Selkirk, at 8 p.m. For information, call439-4955. "just call the police." prison." SEATTLE SUB (:J PITA CO. presents SUBS THERE IS NO COMP ARISONI PREMIUM QUALITY MEATS & VECETABLES ASK THE CHAIN STORES, DO THEY USE: Sara Lee Turkey?... WE DO. * Carando Honey Ham? .. . WE DO. All White Meat Chicken Salad? . . . WE DO. * * Fresh Ripe Extra Large Tomatoes? . . . WE DO. * Fresh Whole Leaf Lettuces? . . . . WE DO. OR DO THEY USE: THE TOY MAI

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SHIPPING • FREE GIFT WRAP . ---- 'THE SPOTOGHT . "'AuguS!W1995~ FAGE 5 New Scotland Lawyer:- EnCon gas spill offer a good first step ByDevTobin district extension is more than $500,000, and the town has asked State Department of Environ­ its consulting engineer, C.T. Male mental Conservation officials said & Associates, to try to whittle that the agency's Oil Spill Fund may down as much as possible, accord­ contribute as much as $225,000 to ing to Supervisor Herb Reilly. an extension of the Clarksville Water District for residents of Even with a larger district North and Upper Flat Rock roads (about 30 households) and ap­ whose wells have been contami­ proximately$200,000fromEnCon, nated by a gasoline spill. the extension will too expensive ,, to earn the necessary approval But an attorney for some of the Bethlehem librarians MichaelI Farley and Karen Lausa are busy planning a first-of-its;kind art show for kids. from the state Comptroller's of­ residents called the EnCon com­ fice, Reilly said. mitment "a good first step, but they have to go further." The contamination consists of Library show to feature kids' art work high levels of methyl tert butyl ether (MTBE), a gasoline addi­ By Susan Graves printmaking will be accepted for Despite the range in age ofthe The critical issue is to tive, and acetone, a break-down Bethlehem kids of all ages will the showthatwill be judged by BC artists. La usa said Masino will "use productofMTBE. Reilly said that have a chance to shine on library Art Supervisor Aody Masino. the principles of good art'' to de­ get clean and healthy there was no indication that the Day on Sunday, Sept. 17. Applications are available at the termine the best in show. contamination had come from the water to these people. "Art on the Rise" will feature library orfrom Masino at the high Farley and Lausa believe ''Art town's closed landfill on Upper They are not at fault, children and young people's art, school on Delaware Avenue. "I on the Rise" is a first in the area. "I Flat Rock Road. said Bethlehem'librarians Michael think people are really going to don't think there are any other and shouldn't have to enjoy seeing kids' art," La usa said. annual children's shows." Farley Willsey had filed a notice of Farley and Karen Lausa. pay for anything. Winners in each category will said. claim against the town on behalf "It's the first time we've done Debra Willsey of her clients, to protect them in this-we want to emphasize this re~eive prizes and will be invited Aod Both librarians are confi­ to participate in group show, case the landfill were finind to be is a new thing," said Lausa. The a dent the show will be a hit. Alter Farley said. the cause of the contamination. organizers also want to empha­ all, they said, "Everyone loves kids' EnCon officials met with resi­ sizethatentries from children from Art work does not have to be art." dents and the New Scotland Wa­ While En Con has not officially pre-school age up to age 18 are framed, but it must be ready to be Completed applications can be ter Committee last week to again determined the source of the spill, now being solicited. Up to three hung at 11 a.m. on the day of the sent to: Art Committee, BetHe­ discuss the contamination prob­ Willsey said the likely source is pieces per child in painting, pho­ show.'The show will be judged at hem Public Library, 451 Delaware lem. the former Domermuth Environ­ tography, watercolor. mixed noon, and the show will open at 1 Ave., Delmar 12054. ' Debra Willsey, who represents mental SerVices property on North media, sculpture, drawing and p.m. the Kimmey, O'Rourke and Sturn Road, now the offices of Kleen families, said that the spill fund Resources, also a hazardous ''was created for this purpose-to waste cleanup firm. take care of the effects" of petro- Madeline Velez, MD, a Board Certified Internist, leum spills. Willsey said she is looking into , . . . . whether the town could be held is pleased to announce her association with The cnticaltssue ts to get clean liable for its permitting actions at andhealthywatertothesepeopl~ .. the Domermuth property (the Anita Burrock, M.D., at They are not atfau~, ~nd ~~ouldn t . site of a 1988 spill) and/or for the ha_ve to p~y for an:Ythmg, Willsey Sturn home. Albany Internal Medicine satd, notmg that homeowner's insurance will not cover the cost Another water committee Albany Memorial Professional Building of fixing a polluted well. meeting on the contamination 63 Shaker Road, Suite 102 • Albany, New York 12204 The spil_l fund has been paying problem has been scheduled for for in-house filtration and bottled Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. at phone (518) 427-1671 water for more than a dozen fami­ town hall. EnCon will be con­ lies since the contamination was ducting additional tests this -NEW PATIENTS WELCOME- discovered in early June. month to try to detennine the source and extent of the contami­ Affiliated with Albany Memorial Hospital A preliminary cost estimate of nation, Reilly said. the approximately one-mlle water CLEARWATER Delmar man on board FOR BETHLEHEM of Ulster Saving Bank F. Michael Tucker of Delmar Questions For Our has been elected to the board of Elected Officials... trustees ofl.nster Savings Bank in This Chair Kingston. Source Separation IS- Agraduate ofVillanova Univer, In 1994, Town Engineer Secor sity, he serves as executive vice said it would be too costly to president of Mercer Companies separate the new ~ater system. lnc., an Albany-based real estate Recently Supervisor Fuller said and energy development'firm, that if Albany sells Bethlehem a ·FREE Tucker is also a member of the small amount of water the sys· · Buy Any Table and board of Independent Power Pro­ terns can be separated by closing Three Chairs and Get ducers ofNew York and serves on a valve on Creble Road. The Fourth Chair FREE! The College of Saint Rose Busi­ Who do we believe? ness Advisory Board. Residential vs. Industrial Water Costs La Leche League In 1993, Bethlehem's property assessments went to full value. tO diSCUSS Weaning The average residential water La Leche League of Delmar, a property tax increased by 20%. breast-feeding support group, will Currently, residential water users meetonThursday,Aug.17,at7:30 pay 25% to 100% more than in­ 1603 Route 9 (1 Mile So. of At. 146) Clifton Park, NY 371·1 001 p.m. dustrial users for every 1,000 gal- (Located in Towne Centre Plaza • Northway between Exits BA & 9) lons. 1580 Columbia Turnpike Rd. (Rts. 9 & 20) East Greenbush, NY The discussion will focus on (1-90 East to Ex~ 10, right off exit, left at light 1/2 mile on right) 477•1 001 nutrition· · an d weaning. Can our elected officials provide the rationale and justification for HOURS :Mon. 10-6, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10·5, Sun. 12·5 Closed Tues.& Wed. For information and meeting these significant differences? location, call439-5254or475-0240. '------' PAGE 6-August 9, 1995 THE SPOTLIGHT Matters of Opinion Girl Scouts score 40 years of math: Time+ trials= change The author ofthis Point o[View room instruction. This practice On a scale of one to 10, the --+------­ recently retired from his position as influenced standardized testing, girls of Brownie Troop 822 Edt'tort'a/s mathematics supervisorfor the Be­ Point of View as the tests began to include picto­ andJuniorTroop 582 of Beth- . . thlehem Central School District. rial situations in setting up prob­ lehem are way up there atthe By Philip Gibbons and tests that again stressed com- lems. top for their successful community service project. Many people, probably most putational skills and memorized This "modem mathematics" They wanted to do something for their community, and people, believe that mathematics facts. movement lasted less than 10 so 18 Scouts helped out in Silkworth House in Delmar, an education has changed very little • 1965-1975 - The major years. The reasons are quite alcohol and drug recovery program. While getting to know over the past 40 to 50 years. change during this decade was a simple: It was too theoretical, it the women and children there, the girls learned first-hand This is not so. In fact, it has national movement to change the did not address the importance of some valuable lessons that will stay with them for a long undergone many changes- ma­ mathematics curriculum, kinder- basic facts and computational time to come. jor changes. I will use my 40 years garten to grade 12. This effort was skills, it provided no staff develop­ referred to as the "Modem Math- mentforelementaryteachersand Their community service project was entered in the in mathematics education to ematics Curriculum" and was classroom teachers were not in­ Colgate Youth for America campaign and the girls recently explain and funded by the National·Science valved in the development of the found that they had been awarded a $1,000 national first highlight the Foundation. This entire change of program. prize. They then used their prize money to buy a refrigera­ many changes curriculum emphasis was the re- • 1975-1985 - This decade tor and washing machine that they gave to Silkworth that have taken sultoftheSputniksatellitesdevel- should be called the decade of House. The Scouts and their troop leaders deserve two place. oped by the Soviet Union. integration. Mathematics educa- thumbs up for their worthwhile volunteer project. • 1955-1965 At the secondary level, it was · tors became much more involved -At the sec­ decided that American students in curriculum changes, new and ondary level knew very little (ifanytl1ing) about modified instructional practices, ReadingJs a solution (grades 7 t0 12), the curriculum the structure of mathematics, and and in the integration of topics was divided into two general cat­ that this "structure" should be the from the "traditional" and the With the start of a new school year just a few weeks egories: the preparation of stu­ major focus of secondary math- "modem" curriculums. away, this is a good time for parents to make a "new year dents for college (academic) and ematics education. This new "third-generation" resolution" or two about what we should do to help our kids the preparation of students for There were very few instruc- math program also included top­ in school. work (business/vocational). tiona! changes; teachers stilllec- ics from logic, probability, statis­ A quality education system is essential to a strong de­ Theacademiccoursesincluded tured (the lectures may have been tics and analytic (graphing) ge­ mocracy and a healthy economy. It is important that we be Algebra I, plane geometry, Alge- · better due tn the extensive in-ser- ometry. a part of the movement to improve our children's educa- . bra II, trigonometry and higher vice education that many teachers At the secondary level (grades tion. algebra. Some schools offered pre­ received) and students still took 6to 12), New York was a national notes, answered questions and leader with its new Math 7, Math • Did you know that American students spend half as calculus; very few schools offered calculus. occasionally requested. further 8, and courses I, II and III. The much time studying core academic subjects (science, math, The business/vocational explanations. new program, properly imple- foreign language, geography, English, etc.) as students in mented, better pre­ most other developed countries? ' · courses included business math­ ematics, bookkeeping,mathemat­ pared students for • Did you know that only a minority of students in ics of finance, vocational math and /leave public school mathematics higher level math­ elementary, middle and high school attained at least a agricultural math. educa(ion with feelings of great ematics courses "proficient" reading level, 5 percent or fewer reached the and college Instruction consisted ofteacher hope and great anxiety. courses. In addi­ "advanced" level of reading achievement and, sadly, 30 lectures and demonstrations - percent at each grade level failed to reach the "basic" level? tion, the state de- students took notes, answered • veloped a mini­ We should expect our children to read and to work hard questions (usually short-answer mum competency program that in school. We should make sure that our children complete questions) and occasionally re­ The only change in student evaluation was the introduction of fit in with the modified business/ their homework. We should show that we are committed to quested further clarification. The vocational programs for students evaluation of students was based theoretical types of questions high standards. We shouldn't ask teachers to give our kids where students were asked to jus­ entering the work force. grades or promotions they haven't earned. on quizzes and tests (mostly tests) that consisted of short-answer tify answers by referring to prop­ Modifications in classroom in­ Let's resolve to take action and become involved in the questions and computation prob­ ertiesorpostulates ofvarious math­ struction were beginning to take social, emotional and academic growth of our children. lems. ematical systems. place. Students were expected to The curriculum changes at the (1) explain and justify (orally and The elementary curriculum in writing) solutions to problems, 1 consisted of whole numbers, trac­ elementary level were similar but more relevant in some situations. (2) apply previously learned skills A pedestrian S diary tions, decimals and percents with in new and different situations a major emphasis placed on basic For example: Students were en­ couraged to represent a concept in (nonstandard problem-solving) Last evening while walking on the sidewalk beside New facts and computational skills. and (3) work in pairs or small Again, instruction was mainly several different forms (i.e. 6 = Scotland Road in Slingerlands with my dog, cars were 4+2, 1+5, 9-3, 3x2, 6+1, 12+2, etc.). groups to develop solutions that whizzing past us. People had left Thacher Park and were teacher demonstrations and dis- were agreed upon by the group. .. cussionsih'at included some par­ With this background," students driving home. A few stars were twinkling up above and the became much more flexible in Evaluation of students began moon was rising over the tops of the trees. ticipation by pupils in thedevelop­ lllentof concepts and skills. There dealing with problem-solving situ­ to include creditfor setting up and Suddenly, with no warning, a person on a bicycle ·was a great deal of teacher-guided ations. explaining problems as well as for whooshed by and instantly was swallowed up in the dark­ :Seat-practice in most classes. Physical objects and pictures the computations and solutions. ness. For a moment or two, my dog performed some Evaluation consisted of quizzes became an integral part of class- 0 GIBBONS/page 7 interesting pirouettes as he yelped and wound the leash around my ankles. Then, by the light of a car coming up behind us, I noticed SPOTLIGHT NEWSPAPERS that the bicycle had no light or reflector. It was obvious that Editor & Publisher- Richard Ahlstrom drivers would have great difficulty seeing such a cyclist. TIIEL. •• Associate Publisher- Mary A. Ahlstrom Then, several more cyclists passed us. They were riding in SpGTIGnT Editorial Page Editor- Hugh Hewitt the road and they, too, had no lights or reflectors. Managing Editor- Susan Graves Advertising Manager -Louise Havens Such incidents as this are not unique. It's happened be­ Editorial Staff- Jared Beck, Elizabeth Conniff­ fore, and other pedestrians were similarly startled when Advertising Representatives - Jo-ann Renz, Dineen, Mel Hyman, Joshua Kagan, Linda Marshall, Beth Ryan, John Salvione passed by cyclists without any warning. 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New Scotland town hall Let Breslin and Ringler address issues Editor,_The Spotlight: out opposed to the landfill and still expansion still unapproved After reading the article, "Pols believe that the site should be Editor, The Spotlight of life issues, such as infrastruc­ wrangle over dump site," I felt that Letters moved. I can't for the life of me . I have received several inquir­ ture for water districts . I had to write this no!e. figure out why the town has lain iesregardingthestatusofthepm­ In addition, attheJtliy meeting, Remember last summer when dormant on the water revitaliza­ posed expansion of Town Hall. Councilman Houghtaling indi­ I was running for the 102nd As­ Mr. Breslin has said the issue tion act. During those conve.rsations, I cated that he has some concerns sembly seat against John Faso? I is between the residents of Coey­ However, I hope the people of realized that some residents mis­ regarding the funding of the ex­ had challenged Mr. Faso to take a mans and the city of Albany, and I Albany County realize that politi­ understood the status of the proj­ pansion. Finally, Councilwoman stand on the Coeymans dump. Mr. agree. I think that the concerned cians are going to bring up every ect. Because the issue is impor­ Decker has indicated her belief Faso refused by saying that he, as citizens of Coeymans are doing a issue they can. Mr. Ringler has tant, I am providing this update. that any large sums of discretion­ a member of the Assembly, could commendable job in keeping said he opposes the site. Did any­ At the July town board meet­ ary monies should be used to not help and that the issue of the people aware of what is happen­ one expect him to say anything ing, the supetvisor sought to ob­ resolve the water contamination dump was moot. ing, and I feel that we should let different? Mr. Breslin and Mr. Ringler ad­ tain bids in order to determine the problem in the North Road area Well, it is once again time to Ijustfeel that we should let the cost of the expansion. The expan­ At this time, only the supetvisor dress the issues of their cam­ candidates joust over the issues politic. I all1 sure we are going to paign. sion itself has not been approved, has indicated supportfor.this large hear a lot ofissues from both sides. and let the voters decide in No­ vember. and the decision whether to pro­ expenditure. Our county legislator is asking Mr Breslin has stated that he ceed will depend in part on the Because the project has not Mr. Breslin (Albany County Ex­ supports the residents in deciding Tony Schwartz cost For that reason, the board been approved, no public hearing ecutive) to take a stand. for themselves. I, for one, came Selkirk approved the request to obtain has been scheduled. I am confi­ bids. However, we did not approve dentthatifthe board conceptually the expansion itself, and it is not approves the project after the cost clear that we will. is determined, a public hearing Thanks. to. all New Scotland Democrats I am personally opposed to the will be scheduled, otherwise one Editor, The Spotlight: place to live, and I have for many land we treasure can continue to project As I indicated in a letter to is not necessary. I would like to express my years enjoyed the quality of life be a truly special place. We must editor in The Spotlight Guly 5, Victoria A. Ramundo deepest gratitude to all of the New thatourcommunityprovides. New do this not only for ourselves, but 1995), !believe such monies would Councilwoman Scotland is a unique and diverse for our children and grandchil­ be better used to address quality Town of New Scotland Scotland Democrats who sup­ ported my candidacy in our recent community-that offers a lifestyle dren as well. ,. caucus. and'·environment that is, in my I share the ideals of the Demo­ apply previously developed meth­ opinion, unmatched by any other I would also like to thank John cratic Party and with my running ods in nonstandard situations. community in the Capital District. Egan for so eloquently placing my mates, Ed Donahue, Pat Brown, D Gibbons These standards became avail- name into nomination, and to our !tis because I would like to pre­ Carol Cootware and Darrell Dun­ (From Page 6) abletoschooldistrictsoveralong chairman Mike Bums for con­ serve and enhance that quality of can, I pledge to do all I can to keep During this decade, the period of time, appro;cimately dueling a'meeting that ~veryone, life that I am seeking the office of New Scotland the jewel of Albany changes in the elementary math 1992-95. Mostmathematicsteacl>---.-regardless of whomAhey sup­ town supetvisor. County. program mirrore.d ·-those at the ers and supervisor~ are in the early ported, would certiHril~;~gree was It is time to s~t aside personal . Ciarir Detf(er secondary level because K-6 teach­ stages of developmg a ·compre- refreshingly op~ri. ht;tqest and and political differences. It is time Democratic candidate ers and principaJs·as well as imi­ hensive plan for implementing orderly. ·' ' · · to get on with the business oftown for supetvisor Town of New Scotland versity professors were on all these standards into their K-12 New Scotlandljs a···wondei-ful ·government so that the New Scot- mathematics education comntit­ programs. As the decade cames to tees.Titis decade may bethought a close, most schools have begun of as the beginning ofa long-term to experiment with those topics project to improve mathematics that most closely fit with the modi­ curriculum, instruction and as­ fications they are now undertak­ BC has lo,st outstanding faculty member sessment throughout the United ing. These experiments have been Editor, The Spotlight ing fairness and reason. Furey: Collins, Stevens, Williams, States. very positive for students and The Bethlehem Cenb:al School Now Furey is moving to Ni­ Scherer, Lenhardt and Lyman,: I teachers. "· • 1985-1995 - In 1985, the District has lost ali ou~standing skayuna where he has been ac­ salute Peter Trent, the lone board National Council of Teachers of • 1995-2000 - This decade faculty member in John Furey, cepted for a physical education­ member who had the integrity to Mathematics formed a national could be the decade in which math­ who, for over a deca~. made a position and will be head varsity do what was right and vote in favor committee ofsome 200 educators, ematics education will achieve the recognizable coi1triljutioh. ~s' football and baseball coach. of]ohn Furey. including teachers, supetvisors goals .that it has pursued for the coach and physiCal education He was hired by Briggs McAn­ Now the Bethlehem Central and professors representing kin­ past 40 years. The new standards, teacher. drews, Niskayuna superinten­ School District, with its many dergarten through graduate developed by all the people who Last year, Furey submitted his dent and former assistant superin­ problems, has to deal with replac­ school, to develop national stan­ have a stake in the game, provide bid for varsity baseball coach. He tendent at BC. ing Jqhn.Furey. dards related to curriculum, in­ a master plan that addresses the was selected for the position by McAndrews knows he is get­ When the BC school board struction and assessment three key ingredients necessary his building principal and athletic ting a first-class person and top­ decides on future candidates, the forqualltymathematicseducation, director. notch teacher and coach. citizens of Bethlehem deserve to The curriculum recommenda­ The BC school boru:q objected curriculum, instruction and evalu­ I recomrriend that those BC know that the position will be filled tions included K-12 math stan­ to the selection of Furey and the ation. school board members who de­ by an individual who is committed dards for students of all ability position was instead granted to From this point of view, the nied Furey the position at Bethle­ to deve!Qping tli'e total person in levels and included topics such as the frosh coach, who had fewer problem-solving, connections, future looks bright-very bright. hem resign their positions imme­ mind, body and spirit. But without extensive, appropri­ years of coaching baseball than communication and reasoning as did Furey. diately so that they will no longer Good luck to- John Furey and ate in-service education for all damage the BC school district with well as the standard su bjectareas. Furey was disappointed in tltis congratulations on his new posi­ All of the standards are now pub­ math teachers, this fantastic effort poor decision-making. tion-one that he has rightly will not make any substantial decision. Many of his players, fel­ lished and explained in detail, in­ low coaches, teachers and parents. I believe Bethlehem's voters earned. cluding those topics that should change in the education of our should be aware of those board Art Ritchko children. Therefore, school dis­ felt that the board's decision was receive increased or decreased an overt professional insult, lack- mem hers who voted against attention. tricts, individually or in collabora- Delmar Teaching and instruction stan­ tion, will have to address this is- ,;======~ sue. dards include recommendations with respect to individual, small­ Tills comes at a time when ~s­ group and large-group phases of sistance from the federal or state BETHLEHEM PRIMARY CARE learning, student collaboration on governments for such in-service OF ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL projects and problem-solving, use education is virtually nonexistent. of physical objects, pictorial­ School districts, spending in gen- Outpatient blood drawing services will be available at izations, technology (computers, era! one-tenth of one percent of appropriate calculators and audio-. theirbudgetonin-serviceeduca- -~ ~Bethlehem Primary Care, located at Route 9W & 32. visual devices) arid written and tion, cannot possibly fund this r- oral presentations related to all of necessary in-service. Therefore, ~ I' 1ft Blood drawing hours are: these phases. school districts, colleges and uni- 1 ·t· h II' --• *• 7 am to 6 pm, The evaluation standards in- vers1 1es, state governments, t e ~. cluderecommendationsrelatedto federal government and business _.. +-=--• Monday through Friday. th tr d't' I th d f . andindustrywillhavetodevelopa Bethlehem Primary Care e a 1 wna me 0 s 0 testing plan of total collaboration .if this aS Well 3S measuring Students' OF ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ' ability to (1) select the best method magnificent effort is to succeed. Routes 9W & 32 • P.O. Box 67. For further details, please call of solution, (2) explain an entire Iieavepublicschoolmathemat- Glenmont, New York 12077 518/462-3293 after 10 am process, (3) use available techno!- icseducationwithfeelingsofgreat Phone: 518/462-3293 FAX: 462-3297 QgyJQ ~[rjv_!';_at.i!.:>Ql\!Mil i!JllJ...GL.J::.op! !!!_!~ gre~! ~~<:'¥ :.______-~-~--~-~-~--~-~-~-~-~-~, ~-~-~-~~~--~-;;;;;;;;~-~-~--'::'-~_'.:_'.:_:'_==~~='=:o:".:o:".:o:".:o:".::O::O:::=:=:=::==:=::=~IJ .. PAGE 8 ___:August 9," 1995 . THE SPOTLIGHT

Stop slamming the door United States should Offended Editor, The Spotlight: As a 30-year resident of the ~~~~b;~!~;9;.New Scotland sign test ban treaty but not Town of Bethlehem, I am becom­ ing increasingly uncomfortable Editor, The Spotlight They are also an enormous with the "elitism" that is invading Letters On this 50th anniversary of the drain on world economic re­ surprised our community. bombing of Hiroshima, we citi­ sources, shifting money away from health, education and human serv­ Editor, The Spotlight: And we are a community We mustnotallowpropertyval­ zens of the nuclear nations join ices. whether we geographically reside ues to be more relevant than with thousands of others to call on I am one of a group of Bethle­ in Delmar, Elsmere, Glenmont, human dignity, whether that prop­ our leaders to adopt a multilateral The United States alone contin­ hem citizens who oppose the Slingerlands or Normansville. erty be off Hudson Avenue or program to eliminate all nuclear ues to gpend about $40 billion a town's proposal to construct a I trust that with proper input Krumkill Road. weapons. As a first step, we urge year on nuclear weapons-related highway on the old D&H railroad and guidance the town planners We should remember that we our nations to sign a Comprehen­ activities. tracks. will dowhat is bestforthe needs of are all citizens of Bethlehem and sive Test Ban Treaty this year. We have invested many hours the community, whether that be a The Nuclear-Nonproliferation this little town should welcome all Nuclearweapons are dinosaurs Treaty specifically calls for nuclear incarefullyresearchingtheissues, supermarket, shopping center or prospective residents and respon­ making a reasoned study of the affordable housing for the elderly. of the past and represent an old disarmament. World and military sible businesses. way of thinking and a world order leaders, from Pope Jobn Paul II to options, educating and organizing We must not allow beautiful Let's stop slamming the door. our neighborhoods through a stretches of roads to become more based on fear. Their existence as a retired U.S. Air Force General "deterrent" is predicated on an il­ Charles Homer, have deemed the petition drive, and making a pub­ important than well planned and Richard Harte lic statement at the Capital Dis­ much needed shopping altema- Delmar lusion of security. abolition of nuclear weapons nec­ essary and feasible. trict Transportation Committee. Real national security results We are, therefore, deeply of­ from international cooperation and We make this appeal not only fended by Supervisor Fuller's let­ is built on equitable relationships, from our deep desire to speak out, ter in lastweek's Spotlight, in which mutual respect, and recognition but from our moral responsibility she patronized our honest efforta of the rights and dignity of others. George W. Frueh to do so. by referring to them as "near­ In addition to being devices of john R. Scott, M.D., hysteria." Fuel Oil • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel Debra Deziel, mass destruction that defy the We're offended, but not sur­ basic principles of the Geneva Ray Walsh, M.D., The Rev. Robert A. Hess prised. I've been involved in pro­ Convention, nuclearweaponshave tecting my home from other ill­ already poisoned the earth, air and Delmar conceived projects in this town water, threatening our food chain Howard A. Freed, M.D. (e.g., taking our drinking water for centuries. Slingerlands from a super fund site, trying to place a large housing project in Cash Only Cash Only our Hudson Avenue neighbor­ Prayer Line M©bil" Prayer Line hood). 462-1335 436-1050r 462-5351 The pattern is familiar by now­ Swimming Pool Service setup the deal with no public input and then, wh~n citizens object, dismiss them as emotional, un­ Liner Replacements civil, hysterical, etc. Yes, the highway is just an Pump & Filter Repairs Guaranteed unfunded proposal right now. But it has received enthusiastic sup­ port by both the Land Use Man­ Frank's Pool Service . 581·21 03 agementAdvisory Committee and A Fitness Center Run By Women For Women Mrs. Fuller. We know, through experience, 333 Delaware Ave., that if we don't raise our voices Delmar, NY • 478-0237 now, we will wake up one day to find it a done deal, and the town Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-9pm will say, "Too late now, why didn't Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm you object earlier?" Mrs. Fuller states, "If we ac­ quire the property, it will then be "Fitness For Her" recently celebrated up to town residents, including those who would be most affected, it's first anniversary! to decide how it will be used." "Fitness For Her" is a full-service facility, exclusively Excuse me, but I can have little for women, spotlessly clean, meticulously cared for by confidence in this statementwhen a well trained, educated, nationally certified staff. Even our efforts so far are so insultingly dismissed. Mrs. Fuller sees our our babysitter has CPR and first aid certification. work as "hysteria." When I went "Fitness For Her" provides a full range of classes and BETHLEHEM to school, it was called "democ­ racy." equipment for women of all fitness levels. We don't FAMILY PRACTICE Daniel Mehlman require our members to sign a contract or pay a sign-up Delmar fee. PHILIP T. DREW, M.D. LEONARD J. SONNE, M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE INTERNAL MEDICINE "Fitness For Her" provides a non-intimidating atmo­ sphere, staffed by a caring and knowledgeable staff, all ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ASSOCIATION OF for a very reasonable fee. GRAHAME W. FITZ, M.D. We have recently expanded "Fitness For Her" and FAMILY PRACTICE continue to improve our facility and equipment. If you and are interested in learning about our programs, we wel­ come your visit, or better yet, ask one of our members BARBARA M. SMITH, F.N.P. about us. FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Call us for a free one day pass to try us out. IN THEIR PRACTICE OF Any questions? Call us. FAMILY PRACTICE and INTERNAL MEDICINE OJ. Taylor, at P.T., Owner 785 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York 12054 Erica Hypnarowski, Manager Office hours by appointment only 478-0237 (518) 439-8555 THE SPOTLIGHT August 9, 1995- PAGE 9 Discounts available for cruise Rev's Tours of South Bethle­ count price of$599. The cruise will hem, headquartered in the South leave from New York. More support for Babe Ruth coach . Bethlehem United Methodist Church, is offering an eight-day, The only qualification for the Editor, The Spotlight: Volunteers wanted · Consider helping out seven:night cruise to Bermuda discountisthatonememberofthe To shed further light on Mich­ from Oct. 1 through 8. attending party is 55 or older. Editor, the Spotlight Editor, The Spotlight: elle Weber's complaint in a letter Guests can sign up for the trip to the editor in the]uly26 issue of Every year as another sports I was pleased to read the letters on the Royal Caribbean Cruise For information or to make res­ The Spotlight on Babe Ruth and season ends, I think about writing· in support ofTom Yo vine who had Line's Song ofAmerica for the dis- ervations, call 767-2281. thesubsequentrebuttalsthatwere this letter. The letter in theJuly26 been subjected to an unfortunate published the following week, it issueofTheSpotlightbashingTom personal attack in a letter the pre­ should be noted that Tom Yo vine Yovine finally convinced me to do vious week. Five Rivers program to focus on mantis did send her refund check well it I disagree with your decision to before the July 26 issue was A family-oriented program on , the larger insects common to this printed. · print the off~nding letter because the praying mantis is scheduled area. Other common insects found as a personal attack it seems to on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. at this time of year will also be dis- By accident, it was sent to the Letters violateyourrute offaimess. At the the Five Rivers Environmental cussed. · wrol)g address and was .eventu­ very least, Mr. Yovine should have Education Center on Game Farm Participants should bring insect ally returned to Ms. Weber. been given the opportunity to In several years of sitting in the Road in Delmar. identification booksifpossible:For In her haste, she made unin­ respond in the same issue. stands orworking in the snack bar­ information, call Five Rivers at 4 75- The praying mantis is one of formed accusations · about at Little League, Babe Ruth, soc­ The underlying problem is that 0291. Mr.Yovine, a man who has de­ cer and BBC, I've overheard criti­ there are not enough people like voted much of his time and efforts cisms and remarks about the Tom Yovine who are willing to to just keeping Bethlehem Babe coaches and managers. It doesn't donate their time. MONEY MATTERS Ruth afloat, since we have no vi­ seem to matter to those critics by Thomas E. Brockley able baseball complex and/or Instead of complaining, con­ First Vice President -Investments, Prudential Securites thattheindividualsarevolunteers, sider helping. concession stand to bring in reve­ people who could be working on "Buying Extra Safety in Municipal Bonds" nue to the league. lawns or other home upkeep Eric Gross Investors who want safe and steady tax-free income usually look to the world The reason her son did not have of municipal bonds. As of February l, 1995, the bonds issued by states, counties, chores or just relaxing, but who Delmar the opportunity to play this sum­ choose instead to devote the ma­ municipalities and other local government entities totaled more than $1.3 trillion. mer is because a volunteer could jority of their free time to kids. I Because the income from these investments is generally Federally tax-free- and not be found to coach the 16-year­ know Tom Yovine is one of these usually free of other taxes to residents of the state where the bonds are issued - old Senior Babe Ruth team, nor dedicated volunteers who has Letters policy municipal bonds form the cornerstone ofmillionsof American investment portfo~ did enough 16-year-olds register more or less single handedly run lias. However, income from the bonds may be subject to the federal Alternative The ColonieSpotlightwel­ Minimum Tax (AMT) in some cases. for the program. Babe Ruth for the last few years. comes letters from readers on But how safe are municipal bonds? And how can an ordinary investor be My father has donated his time To Mrs. Weber and the other subjects oflocal interest. Let­ protected form those municipal bond insurers whose finances go awry? to coach the Bethlehem Shred­ critics out there: How about vol­ , ters are subject to editing in Jn reality, municipal bonds arc usually extremely safe; the government entities ded Eagles, our representative in unteering to help. keeping with our rules of/air­ that fail to meet their payments are few and far between. However, the occasional the 17-18-year-old Senior Babe ness, accuracy, style and instances when government entities have gotten into serious financial trouble - Ruth league. To The Spotlight: The letters to length. All/etters must carry such as Orange County, California in 1994- underscore the fact that municipal Through the hard work of Mr. the editor section serves an im­ the writers signature, address bond investors can take extra steps to ensure that their investments are secure. One Yovine and my father, as well as portant function as a forum for such step is to diversify. Another is to look for bonds thai come insured or with and Phone numbers. Write to credit enhancements. The ultra~cautious investor may even look for both. my teammates, it evolved into the local issues, but! question whether Letters to the Editor, the it should really serve as an outlet Mutual funds- For the small investor, the easiest way to buy diversity is to invest DistrictV Senior Babe Ruth cham­ Colonie Spotlight, 125 through a mutual fund. Even when Orange County defaulted on a $110 million pions. for those wishing to vilify an indi- NY vidual. ' Adams Street, Delmar bond issue sold to cover pension obligations, many mutual fund investors largely Ms. Weberneedstoremember 12054. Letters may be faxed escaped damage because well~run mutual funds allocate their investments over a the fact that without parent volun­ Ellen Messina . to 439-0609. wide range of municipal bond issuers. As with any other kind of mutual fund, you can shop to compare the performance of municipal bond funds over time. teers in addition to youth involve­ Delmar ment, no recreational sports pro­ State-sp.ecific·or naJionalfunds? ·One question to consider is whether to invest gram, like Babe Ruth and the in state·specific tax free. funds. Funds that buy bonds only in one state are able to Bethlehem Basketball Teen Sum­ offer residents of that state and income generally tax free from federal, state and Paying too muc.h for too little? local taxes. That may be particularly attractive in high· tax states like New York and mer League, can exist California. But they sacrifice a diversity that an investor gets from a national Perhaps if she had spent time municipal bond fund that invests in issues from all across the country. National finding parents and players to run funds provide income generally free from Federal taxes, but investors generally the program as we did for ours, ...-. Car must pay taxes on income from all the out·Of·state bonds in the mutual fund her son would be in uniform this llimj Insurance portfolio. Many investors are willing to pay a little more in taxes for that extra level summer. of security. While the inte.rest income generally is tax free, capital gains will be Scott Isaacs subject to taxes. Bethlehem Shredded Eagles Don Doug Insured bonds-Another way to bring an extra level of security to a municipal bond agent associate agent portfolio is to buy bonds that carry the stamp of approval of big municipal bond ~~~c= insurers like Am back Indemnity Corp., Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. (FGIC) CLEARWATER Donald F. Schulz or Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp. (MBIA). Not surprisingly, since Family Insurance Center defaults on municipal bond payments arc rare, the cost of buying insured bonds is FOR BETHLEHEM 163 Delaware Avenue, little more than that of uninsured munis. Delmar, N.Y. 12054 Other credit enhancements· Manybondsdonot have to have the backingofa large Questions For Our Nationwide Mllluallnsuranoo Company (518) 439-2492 insurer to give investors an added comfort level. Some munis are backed by bank Home Office Columtlus, Ohio letters of credit and others have been pre-refunded, which means they are backed Elected Officials .... by cash and treasuries held in escrow accounts. PRIME BUTCHER SHOP IEJICi!iliJ.. WE SELL u.s. Insured mutual funds · Some mutual funds offer investors a portfolio of only ··a ••,.,. .._.,, •• ~- ., E BEEF Source Seoaration ~ ~. , .; PRIM insured municipal bonds. Some people appreciate that added level of protection,· In 1994, Town Engineer Secor FAJ:.l 0 S HOURS: Tues.· Fri. 9-6. Sat. 8-5. but since municipal bond funds offer diversity to start out with, many experts said it would be too costly to SLINGERLANDS ROUTE 85A Closed Sun.-Mon. believe you do not need the insured fe

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August 9, 1995 PAGE .1 1· Arrest Of youth SOlves two burglaries Mal} on tractor charged with DWI A Bethlehem man arrested over on Wednesday, July 26, and stole Lewis was charged with breaking Bethlehem Police arrested a . direction, police said. the weekend for allegedly steal­ a Colt Python .357 revolver and a into the Harnagrael Elementary local man for driving while intoxi­ ing a handgun and ammunition box of ammunition for the hand· School sometime on July 28 or 29. cated Sunday after he was seen When Anders was stopped, from a residence on Westchester gun, the sheriffs department said .. driving his lawn tractor the wrong arresting officer David Harring­ He allegedly broke into lockers Drive has also been charged in Then over the weekend, he way down Glenmont Road. ton noticed that he was transport­ connection with a recent burglary belonging to school custodians ing a case of beer. allegedly hid the stolen handgun and stole an estimated $500 in William ]. Anders, 59, of 9 at the Harnagrael Elementary at a residence on Game. Farm Road He was charged with reckless School. cash, said Bethlehem Police Lt. Anders Lane, Glenmont, was in thetownofNewScotland where Frederick Halligan. stopped at 1:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. driving and driving while intoxi­ Jason M.l.ewis, 16, of 40 Albin the weapon was recovered, police 6, for driving his John Deere lawn cated. Road, was charged with second said. He was charged with third degree burglary and possession tractor partially in the driving lane Anders was released pending a degree burglary, fourth degree Lewis was then remanded to of stolen property in connection of Glenmont Road in the wrong future appearance in town court. grand larceny and third degree the Albany County Correctional with that incident. criminal possession of a weapon, Facility pending future court ap- . according to the Albany County pearances. Lewis is also believed respon­ Hillside House of Coeymans, Inc. Sheriffs Department In the meantime, acting on in­ sible forth eft of mail from several Lewis allegedly broke into a formation developed by Bethle­ residences in the Harnagrael area, Halligan said. 20 Year Anniversary residence on Westchester Drive hem Police Officer VincentRinaldi, Charity Golf Tournament Public input is sought Local Scouts attend jamboree in Holland Monday, August 28, 1995 Nonnanside Country Club - Elsmere, NY on new airport terminal llie Scouts Peter Emminger of 10 A.M. Registration and Driving Range Open The Albany County Airport and the general public. Selkirk and Andrew Mittan of 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM: Lunch Authority will host a series of Delmar recently attended the Boy Community meetings in the 12:30 PM: Shotgun Start (Callaway System Scoring) meetings this fall with community Scouts' 18th World Jamboree in airport's service area will be held After Golf: Buffet and Awards Ceremony with Open Bar groups and the public at large to Flevoland, Holland. in early September. Cost $125 Per Person discuss the design ofthe airport's (Includes greens fees, lunch, buffet and awards ceremony) new passenger terminal. Completion of the terminal design is slated for mid-Decem­ Over 25,000 Boy Scouts from - Fore More Infmmation, Call Chet 756-8345 - RS&HArchitect and Engineer, ber of this year. more than 110 countries attended Golfe~~ · Awards · Door Prius · Raffles PC. was selected by the airport the event. Albany County Execu­ authority at its July 10 meeting to Harry Robinson, airportauthor­ tive Mike Breslin designated the develop a design for the new Al­ ity chairman, said an attempt will two local Scouts to represent Al­ bany Airport terminal, scheduled be made to develop a "truly dis­ bany County at the conference. A Letter ofAppreciati()n to the for completion in October 1998. · tinctive design-a landrnark like the Empire State Plaza, the D&H The new terminal, which will building, or the Saratoga grand­ Both boys attend Bethlehem Men and Women of the replace the airport's 46-year-old stand." Central High School. main terminal, is estimated to cost Bethlehem Police Department about $63 million. You live 30 years or so in a community without any Public input on the project thought of the men and women that protect your life and design will be sought from muse­ POOLS! property until you are involved in a potentially dangerous urns, historical societies, neigh­ POOLS! situation. borhood groups, airlines, govern­ ------ment agencies, business groups The particular situation that I am referring to occurred while I was going to turn off the alarm at my son's house. I thought it was going to be a simple alarm call, however, as I found out there is no such thing as a simple call. The Police Scharffs officers that were involved were very professional in what could have been a very explosive situation. So to those particular officers that were involved and to all the men and women on the Bethlehem Police Department Oil thank you once again for your professionalism. & Trucking Co., Inc. 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•£oca{ Peopfe ------~ Serving .Loca{ Peop{e" I Glenmont So. Bethlehem ®I 465-3861 767-9056 CViewsOn I I CZJental Health I I Route 32 • Feura Bush, NY Dr. Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. 439-0028 I Full Service Deli & Meat Department Bruxism We feature fresh produce & the freshest seafood delivered daily Feeling stressed out? Have Therapy for bruxism includes you ever found yourself clench­ changing the patient's behavior ing or grinding your teeth? by making them aware of the Bruxism-grinding or clench­ problem and making an appli­ ing of the teeth - is fairly com­ ance such as a nightguard. The mon among the population. In nightguard absorbs the pressure fact, 1 in 4 people do it! Even that causes the damage and pain. healthy dental patients can clench If you have ·frequent head­ so often that teeth become sensi­ aches or think that you have a 21-25 Count tive may have jaw pain and expe­ problem with bruxism, let your rience headaches. dentist know. Dentists check for bruxism at · Prepared as a publicserv_ice to ' ,, '.1 regular dental visits. They look prornotebetterdentalhealthfrorn for signs such as pain in the jaw, the office of: popping or clicking noises in the Dr. Virginia Plaisted, D.D.S. ternporornandibularjoint(TMJ). 74 Delaware Avenue Women are more susceptible Delmar NY 12054 PLAY LOTTO HERE PRICESGOODTHROUGHAUG.19TH Lthan~~ ______:;18),439-329:_ __ _j 'PAGE 12-August9, 1995 rTHE SPOTLIGHT Slingerlands women win awards Slingerlands residents Boyle received the Outstanding Marianne Quinn, Rosemarie Boyle Auxillian Award for her longtime Way we were and Barbara Burhans were re­ support of the organization. cently honored at the annual lun­ Burhans received the Sister Ellen cheon of the St. Peter's Hospital Lawlor· Grant, designated each Auxiliary. year ·to assist a Mercycai-e em­ Quinn was named Auxilian of ployee in his or her professional the Year for showing exceptional development. dedication to an auxiliary project

The Heldeberg Business and Voorheesville school districts, and Professional Women's Club is of­ have completed one year of study feringscholarshipsto business and at a four-year or two-year institu­ professional studies college stu­ tion. dents. APPlications must be filed by ·' APplicants must be graduates Saturday, Aug. 26. For informa­ :of the Bethlehem, Berne-Knox­ tion, contact Ruth Briggs at 76:;. Westerlo, Guilderland or 3117. · Fire district, town to get grants

1 The Delmar Fire District, The Delmar Fire District re­ Selkirk Fire District and Town of 1 ceived $1,393 and the Selkirk Fire Bethlehem have received grants District received $3,383 for inven­ Ifrom the State Archives and tory and planning. The Town of Sisters Barbara Cooper, left, Melanie Rose and Julia Maria take a walk down memory lane at St. Thomas 1 Records Administration section of Bethlehem was awarded $23,062 School's 40-yearfaculty reunion. St. Thomas Principal Sister Frederick filled every nook and cranny of the ·the State Education Department for a microfilm program. school with memorabilia for the former teachers. to improve the efficiency and Doug Persons economy of their operations. Vacation Bible school to begin in V'ville A vacation Bible school will be held at the Mountainview Free Church on Route 155 in Voorheesville Aug. 21 through 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each day. Classes will feature games, music, puppet shows and learning activities. For information, call the church at 76:;.3390.

Church to serve up roast beef dinner The Thompson lake Reformed Show and Tell Church on Route 157inEastBerne Come visit us at the show and see for yourself why Kuhns Bros. will serve a roast beef dinner on Log Homes is your best log home value. Saturday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. Kiln-dried, heart-cut logs. Dozens of standard The menu will feature roast plans, plus free custom design. Unparalled beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, service and support. Plus a lifetime of benefits. vegetables and pie. We'd love to show and tell you how easy it can Cost for the meal is $7.50 for be to live the dream in a Kuhns Bros. log home. adults, $4 for children. For infor­ Don't Miss Our In-stock See you there! mation, call 872-1353.

Specials At The Richard and Brenda Five Rivers to lead Altamont Fair Aug. 14-20 Vanderbilt nature walk for birders 732 Lawson Lake Road A guid,ed walk is slated for to­ Feura Bush, N.Y. 12067-9701 Located at Main 9 & 10 (across from State Police) day, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Five AUTHORIZED SALES & SERVICE FOR. .. Tei./Fax 518-768-8019 Rivers Environmental Education Center on Game Fann Road in LAWN BOY • Mowers Delmar. SIMPLICITY • Tractors • Riders Center naturalists will lead par­ • Snowblowers ticipants in search ofvarious birds, EXMARK • Commercial Mowers including the goldfinch. HOMELITE • Saws • Trimmers For information, call the center at47:;.Q291. SNAPPER • Mowers • Riders • Tractors STIHL • Trimmers Vadney family to hold • Saws Feura Bush reunion The Vadney family will hold a reunion on Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Feura Bush Park. LOCAL IEJ The family will take a driving DELIVERY ~ tour of Feura Bush starting at 11 767·2380~ a.m. _1~~~~~~~@!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~'}.1 Forinformation,contactNorma " __ y~d_n!'Y!Yally_a!4~1_7!_l?.__ _ 'THE SPOTLIGHT •August 9, 1995 PAGE 13 Dicker participates in business seminar Sportsmen's group sets Bethlehem Central High School student Arthur Dicker recently chicken bake Aug. 12 participated in the Summer Busi­ ness Institute at Gannon Univer­ The annual R.C. Sportsmen's sity in Erie, Pa. Chicken Bake will take place on NEWS NOTES Saturday, Aug. 12, at the club off Selkirk Dicker gained exposure to the· New Baltimore Road. world of business through work­ South Bethlehem shops., seminars and a shadow pro­ The event begins at 1 p.m. Hot gram with Paul Ames of Olde Dis­ dogs, hamburgers, raw and count Stockbrokers. steamed clams, soda and beer will be served from 1 to 4 p.m. Dicker, who will enter his se­ nior year in the fall, is a member of Chicken will be served from 5 Reading awards ceremony the school's debate team, founder to 6 p.m., and the bake will con­ slated Monday and president ofthe computer club, tinue until 8 p.m. and a member of the cross country Tickets are $20 for a single . Awards for the summer read­ team. adult, $35 for an adult couple, $10 ing programs will be distributed for children ages 7 to 14, and free on Monday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at for children 6 and under. the Knights of Columbus Hall in Village Volunteers For information, 2all the club at Ravena. As part of the awards 756-2048, or call 756-3684 or 767- ceremony, Jim Snack will present to perform at library 2973. a magic show. The Village Volunteers, a local Congratulations to all who par­ fife and drum corps, will perform Browse or search for info ticipated. as part of the "Evening on the on library CD-ROM Green" outdoor concert program at the Bethlehem Public Library, Popular magazines and the New Church scholarships 451 Delaware Ave. in Delmar, on York Times are now available for Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. browsing and article searching on go to BCHS graduates the RCS Community Library's CD­ The Delmar-based ensemble Four college-bound Bethlehem replicates Revolutionary War-era ROM. Central High School graduates military bands. Periodicals include: "Sports TI­ were recently awarded David Musician and folklorist George Ward will perform atthe Coeymans landing lustrated," "Natural History," NestlenMemorialScholarshipsby For information, calJ the library the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Park Gazebo on Thursday, Aug. 10, at7 p.m. at439-9314. "American Heritage," "Astron­ omy," the "Harvard Health Let­ The students are Kevin Rice, ter," "Stereo Review," "Rolling Sarah Cook, Emily Fireovid and Stone" and "Horticulture." Concert set at gazebo Button club to meet Matt Winterhoff. The RCS Community Ubrary men, farmers and seafarers. The Half-Moon Button Club of and the Coeymans Town Park Admission to the concert is the Capital District will meet at the -THE ALBANY ACADEMY- Committee are sponsoring a cOn­ free. Families are advised to bring Bethlehem Public Library, 451 cert at the Coeymans Landing lawn chairs or blankets. The ga­ Delaware Ave. in Delmar, today, Chilm-en'I'DaiJ Camp Y'*th J'port1Camp Monday - Friday Park Gazebo on Thursday, Aug. zebo is near the waterfront in Aug. 9, at noon. Monday - Friday 9am-3:00pm 10, at7 p.m. Coeymans off Route 144. · Esther Clement will present a 9am-3:45pm ages 4-10 ages 7-12 Musician and folklorist George In the event of rain, the concert program on "Designs Under Plas­ Ward will perform from his exten­ will be in the Muddy Rudder Cafe tic." Rosney Yemmo wilJ be the sive repertoire ofhistoric and tra­ hostess. August 7-11, 1995 on the waterfront. August 14-18, 1995 ditional music of upstate New For information, call Yemmo at York. Best known for his canal For information about the con­ I August 21-25, 1995 cert, call the library at 756-2053. 283-4723. songs, he also sings of woods- I August 28 - September l, 1995 I PIIOGIUM f'.4CT.I: * $150.00 per week * Daily Activities include I *Co-ed swimming, tennis, soccer. Even if you arts & crafts, basketball. 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The library is one of 60 libraries gether and keep the community 14. Tours ofthe Indian l.adderTrail that will take part in a two-year room busy all winter. Center naturalists will focus on atThacher Park are scheduled for NEWS NOTES library Leadership Fund-raising A Robert Munsch film festival butterflies and moths in their natu­ every Sunday until Sept 3 at 2 p.m Training Project administered by Voorheesville is set for Thursday, Aug. 10, at 2 ral habitats during the walks. The Park naturalist Blayne Coryer Elizabeth theAmerican library Association. p.m. "Cool Kids Cinema" features life histories of butterflies and The library was selected from 325 will lead the tour down part of the Conni"·Dinssn 85 minutes ofthis popular author's moths, tips on identification, and 765-2813 applicants representing 49 states. Heldeberg escarpment where books in animated form. hints on attracting the animals to a sediments from the Paleozoic Era, Popcorn is free, but don't for­ backyard will be featured. underground streams, caves, Voodleesville get to bring a drink box. No sign­ For information, call Five Riv­ waterfalls and fossils can be seen. Organizers will provide paper up is necessary. ers at 475-0921. He will also discuss the local his­ goods, utensils, condiments, a Public Libraty J ... tory of the region. large pot of chili, and a gas grill. The last week of the Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, The one-hour tours begin at Everyone is asked to bring a dish The project is ·funded by a grant Aug. 14. The older group will cre­ Tour group to dine the lndian Ladder trail head near to share and a main course for from the W.K Kellogg Founda­ ate a personal banner using the the parking lot by the main pool their own family. tion and the Carnegie Corp. of ancient art of batik. Everyone at culinary institute gate. The trail is approximately New York. one-half mile long. There is a $3 per car park fee. should bring a favorite graphic or Rev's Tours of South Bethle­ 1n November, library Director line drawing to use. hem will host a trip to the Culinary The tours are free and no regis­ Everyone is encouraged to Gail Sacco and Friends of the lnstitute of America in Hyde Park tration is needed. Sturdy shoes or bring pictures, old yearbooks and library member Nancy Mosher On Tuesday, the youngest on Thursday, Aug. 10. boots are recommended. memorabilia to share. will attend a three-day fund-rais­ group will hear tunes from Don and Debra Burger. The third group ing training session in Boston. The tour will leave at 9:30a.m. For information, call the park For information, call Donna will hear Storycrafters' ''The World Lunch in the institute's American at 872-1237. The library is in the midst of fall · Sutton Ginder at 439-0032. Hop" on Wednesday. Bounty Restaurant will be served· and winter program planning, and atllam. Programs wind down we welcome community input. All the final programs will last at town, village parks Explore the night until 3:30 p.m. The cost for the trip is $45. To request a program, pick up at Heldeberg Workshop an Adult Program Recommenda­ The Drum Circle meets tonight, For information or to make res­ Summer programs in the town tion form at the circulation desk. Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. ervations, call767-2281. and village are winding down for Join HeldebergWorkshop staff the season.'Voorheesville's sum­ in Exploring the Night on Mon­ We are also looking for people The Every Other Thursday . . mer recreation programs end on day, Aug. 14, beginning at 8:30 with a talent or hobby who are Night Poets meet this week at 7 Thursday,Aug.10. p.m. willing to share their expertise. p.m. Voorheesville to hold Friday, Aug. 18, is the last day Let's get a great schedule to- Barbara Vink Participants will use different village block dance for playground activities at the senses to observe night creatures, New Scotland and Feura Bush from insects to owls, and investi­ The Village ofVoorheesvillewill town parks. hold a community block dance on gate the summer stars on an eve­ South Main Street on Saturday, Many thanks to the enthusias­ ning nature walk. Aug. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. tic staff members for a great ~~8~ summer. The rain date is Tuesday, Aug ,HAiR DESIGN STUDIO Plus 24, a Capital District funk 15. 11397 Kenwood Ave .. 4 Corn!3rs. Delmar and rhythm and blues ensemble, V'ville school class will provide music. Refreshments There is a $5 fee per family. For information, call the business of- will be on sale throughout the to hold 30-year reunion mmer is Here! evening. The Voorheesville High School · fice at 463-3394. Time for a no fuss cut, a soft perm, In the event of rain, the dance class of 1965 will hold a 30-year Board slates hearing or natural highlighting will be moved inside to the Ameri­ reunionatthePearOrchardPavil- on water district can Legion Post on Voorheesville ion at Thacher Park on Saturday, Call or 439-6644 Avenue. Aug. 12. Members of all classes The New Scotland town board from the 1960s are invited to at- will hold its monthly meeting on For information, call the village office at 765-2692. tend the day-long event Monday,Aug.14,at7p.m.attown hall. Prior to the meeting, there will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. · concerning the establishment of the Northeast Water District QUALITY CARPET CLEANING Following the meeting, there will be a public hearing at 8:30 • WALL TO WALL . p.m. for the purpose of reviewing • UPHOLSTERY 439-0409 the proposed addition to town • ORIENTALS AND AREA RUGS hall. Planners to meet The next meeting of Voorhee·sville's planning commis­ Come see sion is on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7:15 p.m. at the village hall on Ronald Voorheesville Avenue. Witk llll f!Ktll~i6 lilt !aiWcg Wile Bfi y0111t OWit keaWt - Dinner to.lte a lteUelt youl Issue Date: August 23, 1995 the Stars Adve_rtising Deadline: Thurs., Aug. 17th, 5 pm

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By Jared H. Beck "Reading to your child early on is very important," ' emories of kindergarten often said Judy Douglas, who has 26 years of expe­ center around happy, rience at Voorheesville Elemen­ carefree times - tary SchooL 'There's a lot to be building towers out said for auditory learning, be­ ofblocks, singing silly cause it carries over to lecture songs, listening to stories. learning in high school and col­ What adults often forget is that this lege." first year of school is also one of the most "Parents should realize that kin­ critical periods in a child's academic de­ dergarten is not just playtime," said velopment Jill Geisinger, a second-year kinder­ As that all-important first day looms closer garten teacher at Roessleville and For­ and closer, many teachers recommend that par­ est Park in the South Colonie School ents spend some time getting their kids ready to District get the most out of the experience. One way to Kathryn La Row of Boght Hills Elementary School in North Colonie facilitate the transition to the classroom is aa"~~~~~~~,.,.,.,.,.,~..... ,..,.~::.~·•· ,.,.,., ..,~ diHorreadin)nii"tb"e"h'O'!he~~-<~~-~ ... u .... ~-- 4 •··-··--·· -·--~-·..::..<···- ·.·:.··-·:...... ·.- · -o~STEfi/Pafie-~1-l · L______I PAGE 2-August 9, 1.995 . , BACK TO SCHOOL /.The Spotlight. 0 Supplies are big items on list By Joshua Kagan Pens and pencils are not the only things children are buying in preparation for school. School supplies from notebooks to lunch boxes to book-bags are now com­ monly adorned by characters from kids' movies or cartoons. "Even the basic stuff is being pasted with everything," said Don Sutherland, manager ofToys R Us on Wolf Road in Colonie. "You can get anything you want now. Kids want stuff with their favorite car­ toon character on it." Everi though summer block-

Last year, there was a lot of 'Lion King' stuff and this year they're making a lot of 'Poca­ hontas' stuff. Emma Furman _From left, Syndey Foster, Morgan Foster, Emmalle Dropkin, Emma Furman and Eliza Dropkin play In the sand at Elm Avenue Park. When they have to play at the school playground Instead In the fall, they said they'd do so buster movies may be out of the theaters by the time school opens, without some of the flashy new school supplies. Joshua Kagan their merchandise will be plenti, off by the short-lived popularity of "A lot of the movies this year ful in the halls oflocal schools. movie merchandise. weren't all that realistic," said· According to Sutherland, items "Last year, there was a lot of Emmalie Dropkin, 9. 'They only with pictures from "Pocahonl.as" 'Lion King' stuff and this year make stuff with cartoons." and "Batman Forever" especially they're making a lot of 'Pocahon­ Still, many children are excited are "flying out of here" and he l.as' stuff," said Emma Furman, 10, at the thought of showing off new expects such items to remain at the Bethlehem Town Park. movie merchandise when classes popular through the spring. "People just throw away old things. sl.art. For example, Matthew Lund­ Although stores are busy stock­ People get carried away with new quist, 6, is very happy about his ing up on school supplies, not all things." acquisition of a Mighty Morphin kids are excited by the merchan­ Some of the fanciful premises Power Rangers backpack. dising hype. Saine of the patrons ofthis summer's movies have also "I love that show," he said. "I on area playgrounds are turned turned some children off. like the White Ranger the best because he's more powerful than the other rangers. I like all the NOW ENROLLING funny stuff, too." Characters from movies and Preschool- Toddlers -Kindergarten/Enrichment cartoons show up in other places Open 7 AM to 6 PM • Monday through Friday as well, such as fads like pogs. Reduce eye stress from VDTs Age Appropriate Activities • Nurturing Environment "Pogsare a yery, very hot item," With computers becoming • Strive for uniform lighting Sutherland said. 'They've come more prevalent at school and at throughout the room, and have . Kindergarten/Kindergarten :Enrichment Openings. out with every kind ofpogyou can home, parents and teachers can the child use a desk lamp to illumi­ imagine." · .. , · • Full Day Kind~rgiirten · ' help reduce the stress video dis­ nate reference material. . • • AM or PM El1ridlment; ~-:. Sutherland described playing play terminals (VDT) may place • Eliminate reflected glare from on children's eyes, according to · • Flexibie schectole · with pogs as "a glorified trading windows and other light sources game." In it, a child lays out his the American Optometric Asso­ with shades, blinds or drapes. • Lunch imd Snack Provided •.• collection of pogs, which another ciation. • Adjust screen brightness to -· Activities include: Comp\!ters, FieJd Trips: · · •·• child hits with a "slammer." The Stress can lead to symptoms of pogs that remain facie-up, the child • three or four times the brightness MaiJt:~rid Reading••aeaditiess;arid ~~ rrbjects . - eyestrain such as headaches, of room lighting. keeps. The ones that flip over, he blurred vision, itching or burning For more information please call: loses. eyes and eye fatigue. However, • Ifthe room lighting is hard to For some, pogs will be a diver­ computers and children's eyes can control, try using a glare screen Bethlehem Preschool, Inc. sion during lunch time at school. be compatible. Here are some over the computer screen. Glare 397 Rt. 9W, P.O. Box 4 Ben Dropkin, 6, Emmalie's recommendations to promote screens are readily available at Glenmont, NY 12077 brother, boasted, "I have a million comfort and efficiency at the business s"upply stores. (518) 463-8091 of 'em.- I love pogs." computer terminal: • Adjust computer equipment and furniture for children, so they can avoid awkward head or body movements. • Place reference material the Get An "A" Attitude same distance from the eyes as Go back to school with an attitude; an attidude of knowing that the screen to avoid having to· you can be the best that you can _be. An attitude of confidence change focus when looking from , ~ that your child can set goals for . one to another. 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Not onlywill it help them improve their reading and Boston University psychology "Collegefreshmenmayappear continue talking with their sons writing skills, it also will help them learn to reason, according to professors Jean Berko Gleason competentandconfident, butmost and daughters, despite hectic and .Teachers & Writers Collaborative. exhausting daily schedules. and Frances K Grossman said are simplypretendingthatthey're To make learning to write fun for your children, read and tell parents can make the emotional ready to leave home,'' she said. "It's not only the mom's job to them stories. Let them know that you, too, enjoy and learn from transition easier for the whole 'Therefore, in our very complex maintain communication with a books. Reading and listening to stories help to make writing eas­ family. and frightening world, parents child in school,'' she said. 'Today, should give as much support as ier. Children who read or hear stories regularly develop a natural First, said Gleason, if a child is necessary." mom is delegated the role of so­ understanding of how sentences, ideas and narratives work. nervous, parents should not say, cial communicator, and dad only Therefore, they have an easier time when these skills are "taught" "Oh, ifs nothing," or ''You'll get But Grossman admits offering calls if the family experiences a to them in school. over it." Instead, she said parents support to a child is not easy. Her disaster. But fathers must assume some of the responsibility ofkeep­ Reading to your children also gives them a moment of inti· must acknowledge their child's own child recently entered col­ macy with you that adds to their good feeling about books and fear and put it in perspective. She lege for the first time, so she ing in touch with college-age chil­ dren." writing. It also shows them that you respect the written word. recommends that parents relate a empathizes with confused and Keep reading aloud even after your children can read on their child's fear to an experience par- nervous parents. "Many parents • The empty nest syndrome is own. You can read more advanced books than they are reading ents themselves might have had are caught in their own feelings a myth. when leaving home for the first and simply react to a situation." or return to old favorites together. As children listen, they come · Parents must separate their feel- Many parents worry they will to see that different kinds of writing have different effects on time. ings from those of their children. experience a profound sense of people. "Ask your child what concerns "Ignoring the situation makes both loss when their child leaves home, Encourage your children to read by taking them to the library him,'' said Gleason. "Questions parent and child feel worse,'' she and grow depressed as a result. oJ'giving them books as presents. Teachers & Writers Collabora­ like 'How will I getto my classes?' said. Experts call this negati>'l' reac­ tive says not to worry if your children are only interested in comic or 'Where will I eat?' have easy , · bOoks. Children who enjoy _reading simple books will move on to answers. Addressing your child's • Visit your child's new home. tion the "empty nest syndrome." more mature ones; logistical concerns can calm his "College shouldn't be a mys- However, Gleason says despite fears about living in a new envi- teryto parents,'' said Gleason. She recent reports, the syndrome is a ronment." suggests that parents visit their myth which originated in a time child's college or university to when mothers focused solely on In addition, parents should meet professors and friends who their children, and did not pursue remind children that schools fre- play an important role in their activities outside the home. quently offer support services on child's life. She said most parents are not ·school's out,inc. · campus. "Remember that the majority of college-age students Parents must remember that terribly upset when a child moves &'lllfiu;! A>- can work out their own problems,'' there's an appropriate time to visit, into a dormitory or apartment. -a non·proflt, school age chlldcare program- said Gleason. "College counsel- including times like a parent's In fact, for many parents it's a 239 Delaware Avenue • Delmar, N .Y 12054 ing centers and information of- weekend. very positive time. She cites re­ flees are designed to help stu- • Preserve your child's "home centresearch which demonstrates dents." base." that a couple's marital life im­ • Before and After School Care According to Gleason, most proves when children strike out According to Grossman, the on their own. transition from home to school is psychologists feel it is unwise to • Care on 1/2 days of school more difficult for boys than girls. turn a child's room into a library or 'Though parents approach "Parents often think children are spare room as soon as he leaves their children's college years with • Vacation Week Care not bothered by change, but they the house. 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The hours are good, the work It's really not so bad since most !twas Jon. the back of the room with his head students enjoy lunch period, and "Yeah, I went to a wedding in is rewarding, ''Mr. Rightmyer, he wrote back! down. He never raised his hand, it gave me an opportunity to see Bangor, Maine, last summer and I and I get the Stephen King wrote me a letter!" and never acknowledged my exis­ kids outside of class. You can learn found out where he lived and summers off. tence. He would just walk into One thing !like a lot about kids by watching them copied down the street address," I He had the letter with him. It class, sit down, then leave when eat lunch in the cafeteria. explained. was definitely from Stephen King, to do in the the bell rang. summer is Jon Anderson ate lunch during Jon went back to chewing his handwritten and about a page long. catch upon my Actually he was the type of that time. He always entered late I've read quite a few Stephen King letter writing, student teachers of the "C" level novels, and today when people ask and recently I enjoyed, since he wasn't abusive me my favorite I always say, "'The wrote a letter to and sometimes did his homework. best thing King ever wrote was a one of my for­ I would have probably never He never raised his hand, and never acknowledged letter to Jon Anderson." mer students Rightmyer remembered him if it wasn't for my existence. He would just walk into class, sit During the end of his freshmen Jon Anderson. cafeteria duty. Every morning down, then leave when the bell rang. year, Jon began answering ques­ Back in the 1980s, he was in from 11 till11:30, I was supposed tions in class and keeping a daily one of my 9C English classes at to supervise the cafeteria, which Jack Rightmyer journal. He was constantly show­ PinkertonAcademyin New Hamp- meant I snitched cookies from ing me horror stories he was writ­ ing, and I never again saw him sit at an empty table in the cafeteria. and left early. Every day he would food, but I could tell he was think­ sit by himself and pick at his food, ing about something. 'Why don't Neither of us lives in New and some days he would read a I give you his address and you can Hampshire anymore. He recently book while he ate. write him a letter." graduated from Ferris State Uni­ "You think I can do that?" versity in Michigan. He majored Isthereanythingmoredepress­ ''Sure you can," I said. in graphic arts, and is looking for ing than a shy teenager eating a job in the publishing industry. lunch at an empty table in a He pestered me about the ad­ crowded cafeteria? dress for a week before I remem­ His letters fill me in about his bered to bring it in. The next day, I got in the habit of stopping by latest girlfriend, and he always he informed me that he had writ­ his table and talking with him, does a short critique on the last ten a letter to Stephen King. usually about how sloppy Ameri­ book he read. At the end of every Classes Bef(in Sept. 9th! letter he signs them, "Your friend, Studio Registration: 8728-8/31 • 12 noon-6pm can teenagers were or about what "'That's great," I said, but I was 9/5-9/8 • 12 noon-6pm he had for lunch. Sometimes we'd too busy to really think about it Jon." Albanu Berkshire Ballet at the Palace discuss the book he was reading. since my next 9C class was stroll­ And when I read that, it occurs ing into the room. ,;NUTCRACKER" He usually read Stephen King to me that teaching isn't such a Auditions- Sun., Sept. 17th • lOam books, and once I just blurted out Perhaps a month went by, and bad job.

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Second, federally sponsored a continued upward spiraling of Long-range planning, of course, student loans have repayment costs appear valid. enables the family to meet college requirements that kick in any­ But don't let rising costs lea\1 expenses with monies more eas­ where from 60 days after loan you into thinking you can't afford ily accumulated over time for that disbursement to nine months af­ to send your son or daughter to very purpose. ter graduation. college. Experts say you can af. There are a wide variety of Even in the latter scenario, a ford college if you're armed with scholarships and grants available new graduate is hit with loan pay­ the information, preparation and from many sources, including, of ments at precisely the same time time that's required to position course, colleges and universities he or she is incurring other "new" your resources with college fund· themselves. Also, many institu­ living expenses, such as rent, car ing as one of your primary finan· tions offer "work/aid" programs payments or the cost of relocating cia! goals. that help defray costs as students to accept a job. What you do to save and invest perform school-related jobs in Ifparents agree to shoulderthe before high school graduation, return for breaks in tuition, hous­ loan responsibility, the payments and how you will pay the college ing and other needs. can hit them at a particularly bad BCHS seniors Karen Wereb and Josh Kagan show that comfort bills when they start coming due, The regulations and application time, too- just as they're trying "in" lor high school students these days: Tom Murnane are the ·.two principal areas on processes for these programs vary to fund their own retirement; aid which parents should focus. widely and can be quite COII)pli­ their own elderly parents; or help I cated. And, they hardly can be the other, younger kids begin their Separating the issue into these counted on as a "sure thing" for college careers. main considerations can make the families and students who need Parents still can afford to send an• OUT THE WINDOW overall concern about college­ help now. On average, only 22 their children to college without funding less intimidating. percent of a student's education in breaking the family budget. Infor­ 1993 was financed by scholarships mation, preparation and resource ·1. • Planning ahead. Setting up r~n~rm.- or grants. positioning are the keys. a college fund as a monthly obli­ gation-even if your eldest is still Student loan programs - the LW ~llti11 This in diapers - makes good intui­ largest source of "financial aid" information was provided There's no place like dollars- can seem like an attrac­ by Todd Slingerland on behalf of tive and financial sense. 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Now it's ex­ ments, for the most part, have three new teachers at BCHS were 'The reductions were prompted added because that's where the pected to come in around 755 for prompted the hiring of additional good ,h;JIIits. b>; declining enrollment at those bulk of the new students will be September. teachers for specific grade levels," said RCS this year. the school communications specialist Susan "In two more years we'll need ·The relaxing days of districts serv­ "We're facing a substantial another teacher," Diegel said. summer are criming to iu1 • , Kurp. end: ' ...... c enrollment increase at all three Capacityfortheelementaryschool ing Bethle­ The new reading teacher was levels," Loomis said, particularly is about 835. hemandNew broughton board, she said, "basi­ Tostartthe 1994 back-tO: · in the high school. Scotland. cally because one ofourpriorities At Clayton A Bouton Junior­ schoolseasonoffontherighf···· The only ' this year is to improve reading ''We're losing some ground Senior High School, there will be · foot, help your child develop district where skills in the lower grades." There with student-teacher ratios" at the two new teachers on hand this fall, ·easy-to-use te~hniqu~s to' enrollment is are 190 teachers currently ih the ·.ward better grades.. · · not on the rise RCS system.· • Be prepared: Make sure is the Ravena- Diegel Ifyou live in Delmar, or ifyou're We're losing some ground with student-teacher . •that, before your child · C<>!'ymans-Selkirk system where part of the Bethlehem Central down to study, he the number of faculty will remain School District, you'll see three ratios at the middle and elementary school levels. the same this September the new teachers added to the teach­ Leslie Loomis his Il~;~~~~k.t Two teaching positions will be ing ranks for 1995-96 - all as­ created in the RCS system, but signed to the high school. two others will be eliminated. One teacherwill be moved from middle and elementary school except that technically they won't The reductions involve having Slingerlands Elementary to Glen­ levels, Loomis acknowledged, be additions to the faculty. one less first-grade teacher and mont Elementary School as a re­ since no new instructor positions One new business teacher and one less fifth grade teacher in the sult of declining enrollment at were included for those levels in one gnidance counselor will start elementary school. Slingerlands and increasing num­ next year's budget. in September, said high school bers in the Glenmont cchool, ac­ The additions include a new This fall, 31 additional students Principal Terry Barlow, but they reading teacher assigned to the cording to BC Superintendent will taking the places of two teach­ Leslie Loomis. will be enrolled in the district's Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary elementary schools, 48 more stu­ ers who opted for early retirement. 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"It's bittersweet for me," said ter in Sokoler's life as well as her When we first started Debbie Sokoler, who will send her son's. The mother of three hopes talking about it, he was third child, David, to Hamagrael to return to the "outside" working Elementary this fall. "I've been a world in a few years, but for now very distraught. stay-at-home mom, and this is the she11 mark the passage with a Rachel Morrison beginning of putting me out of a simple get-together. "!have a date job." to sit down with a friend for coffee Sokoler has already seen two and have a good cry," she said. nest to enter the school world as daughters off on their first day in But whether first child or last is moms and dads wave good-bye. David Sokoler kindergarten. Ten-year-old jenny heading into the wide world of "I was a little apprehensive, but will be moving up to middle school kindergarten, one constant re­ not too much any more," said 3-year-old]ohn, will have mom all this year, and Nina, 8, will enter mains. Parents will be out that Rachel Morrison, who will send to himself when Alexandra leaves third-grade. "I don't have the ap­ first day waiting for the bus, cam­ herfirstchild,Alexandra, to Boght for kindergarten. At least that's prehensions I had when they first eras in hand. "My in-laws down­ Hills Elementary in North Colo­ what she is reassuring him. "When went off. Now we know the school state have already put in a request nie this fall. "She seems to really we first started talking about it, he and a lot of the people at the school for photos," said Morrison. "Hope­ be looking forward to it." was very distraught," Morrison know David. He's a very self-as­ fully, we can get some video equip­ sured little boy, so he's excited ment." 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D FBI D 1st Crafters can display (From Page 1) (From Page 1) vestigate, she was attacked. one is welcome to apply, Hensel wares at state Capitol chloroform, entered the victim's Police said the victim was then started playing softball with many said. house (across from the Hamagrael Local and regional craft arti­ pushed onto a couch, where she ofthe guys" who are Voorheesville Elementary School) between 11 firefighters. "I became interested "She was very well received and sans are invited to participate in a lost consciousness. It was later has already made her first drill," series of four two-day craft shows and 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, determined that the victim had a and went and watched," one of the through an unlocked back door. drills, she said. said Hensel, 'The only difference to take place on Wednesdays and high percentage of chloroform in is we've got to get her smaller Thursdays in August on ·the lawn After grabbing the woman, the her blood. No injuries were sus­ "I really want to learn how to do turnout gear, and she has to use ofthe New York State Capitol build­ assailant placed a cloth containing tained, and there was no evidence everything." the ladies' room." ing in Albany. an unknown substance, possibly of a sexual assault. Burt was sponsored for admis­ chloroform, over her face, accord­ Burt said her reception to the The event is being organized During the May 1994 incident, sion to the company by ing to Bethlehem Police U. Freder­ department has been cordial. by the. Empire State Hobby and a single woman was assaulted in Voorheesville firefighter John ick Halligan. "Everyone is very nice and Craft Association with the coop­ her Hunter Avenue home. The Hensel, who said the process went friendly." eration of the state Office of Gen­ The woman strUggled briefly, victim in that incident struggled smoothly. "It was pretty basic. She eral Services. · butthen lost consciousness. When had an interest, so we told her to with her assailant and received For information, call Empire she awoke at about 1:35 a.m., she various injuries as a result. pick up an application, and we In Clarksville The Spotlight is sold at P.].'s Mini Mart State Hobby and Crafts at 37(). was lying on her bed fully clothed, She claimed at the time that sent it through," he said. · Halligan said. and Stewarts 2572 after 5 p.m. weekdays. she was sexually assaulted. Sub­ According to Hensel, Burt The FBI was called in "hope­ sequent tests did not show evi­ "sailed through" the membership fully to get to the bottom of this," denceofrape,althoughtherewere committee and was voted in. said a local official who asked not signs of chloroform in her blood. Hensel said that although the to be identified. 'They're looking While Halligan speculated that Voorheesville department is THOMAS A. BAILEY, MD, FACS at everything from this case and sex was a possible motive in the probably one of the last to admit and ALEXANDER FILIPP, MD, FACS the other two as well." latest incident, police will have to its first woman, the "old-fashioned While there was no evidence await lab tests to confirm that. notion" about a single-sex depart­ have relocated that the latest victim suffered any "People get their thrills in strange ment has pretty much been dis­ blows, there were abrasions ways," he said. pelled. their comprehensive around her knees and ankles, No arrests were made in either 'The need for volunteers is ophthalmology practices to Halligan said, possibly indicating of the prior two incidents. greater and greater," and every- rug bums from being dragged across the floor. There was also THE CENTER FOR SIGHT some swelling around the Specialists dedicated ID the care of camp/ex eve disorders woman's eyes, which could have been caused by the chemical on the cloth, according to Det. John First 349 Northern Boulevard, Albany, New York 12204 Cox. Summer They look forward to seeing their patients After contacting police, the victim was transported to Albany at the new Albany office, Medical Center Hospital, treated, tested and released. ENT SALE! and will continue to see their patients Police said the victim did not in Schenectady, Troy, Cohoes, get a look at her assailant and the Beginning Saturday, August lZ at Grandma's Gift Store investigation is continuing. Noth­ Save 20%, 30%, ~ •I to 10% OFF selected morchaDdlae. Cobleskill, and Greenville. ing was reported missing from the We 1uwt the largest selection of coll«hllu, Christmas New and emergency patients welcome. residence, although when the and courrtry home accasories in the Ctlpital/Ugion! woman woke up the phones were Grandma's 1Z75 Central Avenue • Colonie Call to confirm appointments: off the hook.. 459-1Z09 (518) 465-1069. Neighbors who were outside Open Monday-5aturday 9 Alf--9 PY, Sunday 10 AM-5 PM around 11 p.m. did not report Gift Store hearing anything out of the ordi­ nary, police said. Sex is believed to be the motive based on the victim's statement that when she awoke the top two buttons on her blouse were undone. 7 pm A strikingly similar attack oc­ FRI., AUG. 11th curred on Oct. 15, 1994, when Lonesome Val/Stephen Clair police reported that an assailant entered a residence on Clermont StreetinElsmere.Asinglewoman SAT., AUG. 12th 7pm reportedly heard a noise while she was upstairs in her bedroom and Jeff Strange when she went downstairs to in- & New Scotland Rd. intersection on Rt. 85 • 439·3344

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Thalis Orietas earned the 10- and-under boys high-point trophy Leading the Dolfin successes by winning seven events. In that in the senior swimmers' category same age group, Ricky Grant was was Brian Strickler, who 'cap­ third in the lOOm back, Patrick tured the boys' high-point trophy Shaffer was sixth in the lOOm fly, by winning seven events, and his and Matt Pasquini and David brother Scott Strickler, who Richardson achieved personal earned the second-place, high­ bests, both in the 50m back. point trophy. Among the girls, Katie Van Sean Barclay won three events Heusen was fourth in the 50m in the freestyle :the 50-meter ,100- breast, Katie Paralinczuk was meter and 200-meter. Milt Orie­ sixth in the lOOm breast, Larissa tas was third in the 200-meter Suparmanto was lOth in the 50 freestyle. fly, and Hannah Gold achieved a SarahJlotaling captured the personal best in the 50m 'fly. senior girls,high-poirit trophy by Emily Malinowski captured winning fe>ur events. Maggie the second-place high-point tro­ Coach Kevin Murgesdiscusses race results with Delmar Dollins Katie Richardson, Beth Malinowski and Melanie Tettelbach won the 400-meter phy for 8- and-under girls. Among Hill. The Dollins placed first out of the 23 teams competing in the Dog Days meet. Doug Persons freestyle, while Lynne Iannacone the boys, Matthew Shaffer was was fourth in the lOOm backstroke. fifth in the 50m back and Tnn lo the 13-14 age group, Chris­ Pasquini achieved a personal best topher Shaffer won the lOOm in the 50m back. Bethlehem girls spark lax team back and 400m individual medley Also turning in fine perform­ (IM). Bob Pasquini was third in The Capital Region Lacrosse Jane Valentino, Renata Sellitti, Battaglino. "limited practice and ances were Sara Bailey, Caro­ Girls Select Team (the Selects), Megan McDermott and future playing time as a team was evident the lOOm breaststroke. Keith line Kelly and Sarah Kundel. Brew was eighth in the 1OOm consisting of five members of the standouts Katie Riegel and Emily in the first two games, but once butterfly, while Rob Storey BCHSjuniorvarsity team and two Riegel. they got used to each other, the achieved a personal best in the Voorheesville to hold future members, traveled to Balti­ The Selects were guided by team gelled." lOOfree. team sports physicals more, Md. recently to participate first-year Bethlehem coach John During the first two contests, in the National Junior Lacrosse Battaglino, John Riegel and "Our girls were watching the other Among the girls, Beth Mal­ The Voorheesville Central Tournament at Towson Univer­ inowski won the BOOm free, and Kathleen McDermott. teams play instead of playing with School District has slated physi­ sity. them," Battaglino said. "Once our Ga:ina Rybatskiy, Angela cals for students in grades seven The Selects were not expected Rosetti, Becky Parafinczuk and The two-day tournament, made to be competitive in their first-ever girls gained confidence and real­ through 12planningto participate up of all-star teams nationwide, ized they could play with the other Sara Sheikh achieved personal ininterscholasticsportsduringthe tournament due to the lack of bests in various categories. includingonefromAustralia,drew practice time as a full team and the teams, they were terrific, I was coming school year. more thanl,lOO participants. The very proud of them, and the win­ In the 11-12 category, Melanie high level of competition. The physicals are scheduled for Capital District Selects were made ning aspect didn't hurt either." Hill earned the second-place high­ The Selects dropped their first Friday, Aug. 11, in the nurse's of­ up of young women from Bethle­ Venter; Sellitti and Thornton point trophy. Becky Corson was fice at Clayton A Bouton Junior­ hem, Saratoga, Shaker, Ni­ two games, one to St. Mark's Acad­ third in the lOOm breaststroke. emy of Maryland and a later con­ scored for the Selects, and out­ Senior High School. skayuna, Academy and Shenen­ standing defensive efforts were dehowa. test to Chesapeake, Md. But they subsequently regrouped and turned in by Erin Riegel, Emily The Bethlehemteam, never knocked off Shaker Heights of Riegel, Katie Riegel, Valentino and Special on lJHiiti1t cHRNNI~ having won a game prior to this Cleveland, Ohio. and defeated McDermott. year, compiled an 8-3-2 record over tournament favorite Greenwich, the regular season and provided Ct. in the final game. eight of the 20 players for the Shredded Eagles Selects. "Gaining experience and expo­ sure against very good teams were conquer Chatham The Day After Trinity: J. Robert Oppenheimer They included Amy Venter, the priorities at this point," said and the Atomic Bomb Melanie Thornton, Erin Riegel, By Scott Isaacs Wednesday, 9 p.m. Presbyterian still The Bethlehem Shredded VJ Day: War in the Pacific Thursday, 10p.m. Eagles. advanced to the finals of Cooper-Varney in the driver's seat , the District IV-VSenior Babe Ruth Homefrontand Warfront: Remembering Tournament, avenging an earlier World War II church softball The field was narrowed to four Friday, 9:10p.m. teams after quarterfinal play last loss to .Chatham by posting a week in each division of the Coo­ strong 6-3 victory last week. Dead Ahead-The Grateful Dead in Concert Presbyterian 12-3 Saturday, 8 p.m. St.Thomas II 11-4 per-Varney Church Softball play­ The Eagles were led by another offs. solid performance from pitcher The American Experience: FOR: The Juggler Bethany II 10-5 Nathaniel Sajdak, who raised his Sunday, 8 p.m. OnesquethawValley 10:5 In Division A, Presbyterian defeated Delmar Reformed 8-3, rercord to 8-3. He struck out four A Dvorak Gala from Prague Wynantskill 10-5 Wynantskill _ turned back and walked just one while going Monday, 8 p.m. Bethlehem Community 9-6 Onesquethaw Valley 9-1, Bethle­ the distance. Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back Clarksville 9-6 Tuesday, 8 p.m. hem Community defeated Be­ The offense was led by Kevin Delmar Reformed 9-6 thany II 9-6 and St. Thomas II Blanchard who had two doubles. Westerlo I 9-6 defeated Clarksville 4-1. First baseman Scott Isaacs and Bethany I 8· 7 In Division B, Westerlo I beat centerfielderAaron Thorpe each Delmar Fire Department B-7 Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation Delmar Full Gospell6-2, Method­ had a single. United Methodist 5-I 0 supports public television ist beat St. Thomas I 11-10 in eight Bethlehem will now play the St. Thomas I 4-11 innings, the Delmar Fire Depart­ winner of the Hoosick Falls and for a be_tter community Coxsackie Comm. Gospel 1-14 ment beat Westerlo II 15-6 and Guilderland III matchup on a date Delmar Full Gospel 1-14 Bethany I punished Coxsackie to be determined. Bethlehem's Owens-Corning is Fiberglas Community Gospel, 23-6. season record is now 14-8.

L St. Peter's !lospital Girl, Patricia Anne Ryan, to former Delmar resident Susan Keefe Ryan and Joseph Ryan, Poestenkill, May 26. Girl, Jessica Michelle Gregory, to Beverly and Peter Gregory, Delmar, July 24. Boy, Andrew Philip Wilkinson, to Lisa and John Wilksinson, Del­ mar, July 24. Boy, Trent William VanHoesen, to Lori Frazier and William Van­ Hoesen, Delmar, July 25.

Bellevue Hospital Girl, Caroline Jay O'Rourke, to Kathryn and William O'Rourke, Clarksville, July 11. Girl, Cricket O'Connor Lennon, to Lucy and Paul Lennon, Delmar, July 14. Jennifer and William Crawford Boy, James Michael Aspland, to Terry and Paul Aspland, Voor­ heesville, July 16. Weeks!/ Crawford marry Jennifer Ellen Weeks, daugh­ groom's daughter. ter of Corinne Weeks and the late The best man was Harris Richard Weeks of Voorheesville, Crawford, the groom's brother, and Robert Morse and Susan Cleary and William Crawford II, son of ushers were William Batchelder Hesser College - Theodore Rose Crawford and the late Wil­ and Robert Batchelder, the bride's Cleary!/ Morse to marry Spring of Delmar (associate's in liam Crawford of Albany, were uncles, Phillip Bickerton, Matthew small business management). married July 8. Lundquist and Eric Lundquist. Susan Rose Cleary, daughter of ton ·university, is attending Har­ IthacaCollege-HollisBrooks The Rev. Gregory Pike per­ The bride is a graduate of Clay­ Stephen and Jean Cleary of Del­ vard law School. (bachelor's in sociology), Eliza­ formed the ceremony in the Pres­ ton A Bouton High School and mar, and Robert L. Morse Jr., son The future groom, also a gradu­ beth Recene (bachelor's in soci­ by1erian Church of New Scotland, of Robert and Virginia Morse of with the reception following at Maria College. She is employed as ate of Princeton University, is ology), Kelly Marie Ryan (bach­ a network services coordinator by Kingston, N.H., are engaged to be elor's in telecommunications Altamont Manor. employed as a financial analyst by the Credit Union League in Al­ married. · management), and Julie Wester­ Morgan Stanley in New York City. The matron ofhonorwas Shari bany. The bride-to-be, a graduate of The couple plans an Aug. 17, house (bachelor's in cinema and Edwards, and bridesmaids were The groom, also a graduate of Doane Stuart School and Prince- 1996, wedding photography), all ofDelmar; Marc Heather Batchelder and Beth Medwin of Glenmont (bachelor's Batchelder, the bride's cousins, Clay1on A Bouton High School, is in English); and Brooke Meis­ Sara Richards, Margaret Bicker­ employed as a highway equipment lahn of Slingerlands (bachelor's ton, and Joanne Crawford, the operator by the state Department in speech communication). groom's sister. The junior brides­ of Transportation in Albany. The following local college stitute- Dana Hess of Selkirk. Trinity College - Alissa Fur­ maid was Kristin Crawford, the The couple lives in Albany. man (bachelor's in psychoiogy). students were recently named to · Savannah College of Art and the spring semester dean's lists Design - Nicole Schaff of . Local reserve officers win association posts at their respective schools. Voorheesville. Local Air Force cadet Two local residents were re- Capt. LindaT. TaylorofDelmar Bowdoin College - Emily Union College - Melissa back from training cently el_ected officers of the Capi- was elected vice president and 1st Church of Delmar (with honors) McGrath of Delmar, Manisha talD1strictChapteroftheDepart- Lt. Gerald D. Holleger of and Joshua Muhlfelder of Sling­ Air Force ROTC Cadet Eliza­ ment of New York Reserve Offic- Slingerlands was elected secre­ Tinani of Selkirk, and Steven beth A Dunn of Delmar recently erlands. lapinski and Nicole Solomos, ers Association of the United tary. spent 10 days at Little Rock Air States. Bryant& Stratton Business In- both of Voorheesville.., Force Base in Arkansas for the ASSIST advanced training pro­ gram. ' As part of the program, Dunn shadowed an Air Force pilot in Community- order to learn about the duties problems and responsibilities en: . ~ countered as an Air Force lieuten­ ant. She was one of two cadets in RPI'sDetachment550selected for the program. ~

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RECEPTIONS LIMOUSINE For information, call the firehouse at 756-2066. Normanslde Country Club, 439· Super Special!!!! 3 hours for only $99. 2117. Wedding and Engagement Par­ Advantage Limousine. 433-01 oo ties. Some rest. ------'i er 3DA'l-aeer .e1euguA PAGET8 AuguSf!l;""f9"!Js------THE SPOTLIGHT ~------Local stars Olga D. Balme the Glenmont Homemakers and Funeral Home in Delmar. the Bethlehem Senior Citizens. Burial was in New Scotland Olga D. Balme, 71, of Tryon, Sh{\vas a communicant of St. Cemetery. N.C., a former Delmar resident, James Church in Albany. died Friday, Aug. 4, at St. Luke's Contributions may be made to Hospital in Columbus, N.C. Survivors include several cous­ the New Scotland Presbyterian ins; and her dear friends, Alice Church, 2010 New Scotland Road, Born in Buffalo, she was a and George Lemieux of Voor­ Slingerlands 12159. graduate ofHoly Angels Academy heesville, Connie Denn ofDelmar, there. She was a longtime resi­ and Kelly Bink of Glenmont. dent of Delmar and Cobleskill Correction before. moving. to North Carolina. Services were from the Nor­ man E. Dascher Funeral Home in The obituary of Henrietta She had worked as a medical Albany and St. James Church. Howarth in the July 12 edition receptionist and technician. Burial was in Albany Rural contained incorrect information. Mrs. Balme was active as a Cub Cemetery. Mrs. Howarth died on Wednes­ Scout leader when her son was day, July 5. Survivors include a growing up. Contributions may be made to daughter, Joan Van Apeldoorn of St.James.Church Memorial Fund, She also raised registered quar­ Colonie, and a son, LeRoy Van­ 391 Delaware Ave., Albany 12208. ter horses. Alstyne of Guilderland Center. Survivors include her husband, RobertS. Balme Sr.; a son; Robert S. Balme Jr. of Fairport, Monroe Luella Van Alstyne Babysitting courses County; and two grandchildren. on tap this summer Services were private. Luella Van Alstyne, 79, a for­ mer Voorheesville school teacher, The American Red Cross will Arrangements were by the died Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the offer babysitting courses this sum­ McFarland Funeral Home in Highgate Manor Nursing Home mer for teenagers at the Albany Tryon. in Troy. Area Chapter house on Hackett Contributions may be made to Born in Seneca Falls, Seneca Boulevard iii Albany. the Foothills Humane Society, County, she moved to the Capital Classes will be held on Wednes- little Mountain Road, Columbus, District many years ago. day,Aug. 23, from ~:30a,m.to 4:30 N.C. 28722."'. She taught in the Voorheesville ·· p.m.; and Saturday • Sept. 23, from andSouthColonieschooldistricts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ,, Mrs. Van Alstyne was a mem­ This class is recommended for ' students ages 11 or older. It will Emma T. White ber of the state School Teachers Association,. the Voorheesville cover how to feed, care for and Emma T. White, 89, of Glen­ American Legion Auxiliary and playwithyoungsters. Lessons will mont died Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the the New Scotland Presbyterian also include first aid, accident pre­ Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Church. vention and how to handle emer· Rebecca Minor of Bethlehem rehearses her part In Park Playhouse Delmar. gencies and illness. ll's musical "Once on this Island." Park Playhouse II is a youth She was an accomplished The course fee is $26 and cov­ theater, open to actors 10 to 18 years old. The play will run through Born in Albany, she had lived in singer and an avid piano player. Sunday, Aug. 13, with performances at 5:30p.m. Nicholas Sattin­ Glenmont for 85 years. ers all books and materials. Pre­ She was the widow of Kenneth registration is required. To regis­ ger, Leah Hennessy, Mall Ostroff, Robin Amlri, Molly Spooner, She was a charter member of W. VanAlstyne. She is survived by ter or for information, call 433- McCaela Curran, David Lelkowich and Kelly Shea, all of Bethle· !lit i;th~ehlem Garden CluJ:>: the nieces, nephews and cousins. 0151, ext. 3320. hem, also star in the play. Doug Persons Sl!li

~- "'-'=-----~~=--~~--~--~=<> =· ....,.~- V'ville man completes I-· Army basic training A ll·xand•·ia Bay ; 1f>-eatii~Nott€€s' : t ~ . ! Capt• Cnd Army Reserve Pvt. Steven P. Pt•nn Dutch York Houck of Voorheesville has com­ The Spotlight will print paid Death Notices pleted basic training at Fort for relatives and friends who do not or have not Leonard E. Wood in Waynesville, Mo. TOUR 117-217/% otT an~ 10\'l'l"'llifhl ~·lwn l't•st•n· Show lived in the Towns of Bethlehem and New Tntwl H/23 mul p:r~·mt•nt an.•m:uh· by M/1 During the training, students \'lllid with any ufht•r t'llli(IUIIS Scotland. The charge for a paid death notice is received instruction in drill and disfuunh. SI'M/9 ceremonies, weapons, map read­ $25. ing, tactics, military protocol, mili­ tary justice, first aid and army his­ We will continue to print Obituaries of tory. residents and former residents of the Towns of Houck graduated from Berne­ Knox-Westerlo High School in Bethlehem and New Scotland at no charge. 1994. THE SPOTL.IGHT August 9, 1995 PAGE 19 c' JZUP~J 8 i:JAC! By Jared H. Beck diverse items. as artwork, Christmas t's been said that the only trees, draft horses, crafts, plants and flow· things certain in life are death ers. Other daily attractions include the and taxes. However, many three-ring Royal Hanneford Circus and area families think a third item amusement rides and games provided by should be added to this short Reithoffer Shows. Fair-goers will also list the Altamont Fair. have the opportunity to visit one of 16 Inspired by the motto, museums on the grounds with exhibits on "Over 100 years of bringing the city and milk bottles, photography, automobiles, country together with tradition," the fair fire engines and more. opens at the Altamont Fairgrounds on Visitors can also check out an authen­ Route 146 on Monday; Aug. 14, and con· tic Dutch Barn relocated from Montgom· tinues through Sunday, Aug. 20. ery County and reconstructed on the Although last year's event suffered Altamont Fairgrounds. Donated by Craig about a 20 percent drop in attendance due and linda Stevens, the bam will host Ira· , to steady rains, manager Reid Northrup is ditional entertainment and tours. optimistic that the crowds will be back in The fair will also be the site of special force this time around. "'Ibere's a lot for competitions, such as a talent show that peopleto see here," said Northrup. will award trophies and cash prizes. To Kicking things off on opening day will enter the show, contact Pat Lee at 861- be two Joie Chitwood Chevy Thunder 6389. Also, the 12th annual Altamont Fair Shows, at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. Starring Horseshoe Competition will get under world-famous stunt man Tim Chitwood, way on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 15 the event features precision driving rna· and 16, with qualifying rounds. Partici· neuvers, stunts and crashes, and will pants may vie for eligibility in the tourna­ showcase the Foxwood Resort and Ca· ment by competing in the preliminaries or sino Jet Pickup Truck, a 6,000.horse­ by submitting a recognized New York power Chevrolet pickup outfitted with a State Horseshoe Pitchers Association jet engine. Ringer Percentage. First prize will be $300 with $150 going to the runner-up. Automobile aficionados will also enjoy the "World's Largest Demolition Derby," Special promotions include th~ set for the final day of the fair, Sunday, Stewart's "Big Scoop" slated for Wednes­ Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Backed by Ketcham's day, Aug. 16, at 7:30p.m. A mammoth 52· All Pro Altamont Auto Parts, the derby is gallon ice cream sundae complete with still soliciting participants. For informa· nuts, cherries and whipped cream will be lion, call861-6671. constructed and served to the public in front of the fair's administration building. It may not be the Kentucky Derby, but the annual appearance of the Bilinski·Rac· Transportation to Altamont from ing Pigs sponsored by Bilinski Hot Dogs downtown Albany and Schenectady is is invariably one of the fair's biggest once again being furnished free of charge draws. Hot-footed hogs will chase Oreo by WTEN-1V 10 through the Capital Dis­ cookiesaroundthetrackeachdayatl1:30 trictTransportationAuthority. For sched­ a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30p.m. uling information, call the CDTA's Cus­ tomer Information Center at 482-8822. For those who prefer dogs to pigs, the New York State Sheep Dog Trials are At the gate, cost of admission for adults slated on Snnday, Aug. 20, at 9:30 a.m. is $6; senior citizens pay $4; children ages Dogs and their handlers will come to 6 to 12 pay $2; and children under 6 are admitted free of charge. Adult tickets may · Altamont from across the Northeast for The Royal Hanneford Circus returns to the Altamont Fair grandstand this summer with a the competition, which will be followed by variety of animal acts, including elephants, dogs and cats and horses. be purchased in advance at local Stewart's a demonstration of canine intelligence Shops for $4. All fair-goers will receive and skill performed by the Cramer'sAgil· A television and silver screen performer Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. The ensemble is com· half-price discounts on the price of admis­ ityGroup. as well as a singer, Reed is a two-time posed of players culled from the United sion on Monday, Aug. 14, while veterans and those currently in the armed forces The fair will also dish out world-class winner of the Country Music Association Kingdom's leading brass bands and tours Instrumentalist Award. all over the world. will be admitted free of charge on Sunday, musical entertainment, starting with con· Aug.20. certs by Nashville legend Jerry .Reed on The Young Ambassadors Brass Band A variety of exhibitions will also be on Wednesday,Aug.l6, at2:15 and 8:15p.m. of Great Britain will entertain on Sunday, tap each day of. the fair, showcasing such

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THEATER "THE HOUSEKEEPER" JAMES SHAVER MUSIC FROM SALEM ALBANY CIVIC THEATER'S "VIETNAM: REFLECTIONS BY comedy by James Prideaux, Conference Tobernacle, chamber music. Hubbard Hall, PLAYWRIGHTS' SHOWCASE VIETNAM VETERANS" "HELLO DOLLY I" ballroom of the Crooked Lake Sacandaga Bible Conference Cambridge, Friday, Aug. 11, 8 twenty men. twenty women State Vietnam Memorial Gallery, Mac-Haydn Theatre. Route 203, House in Averill Pprk, Aug. 9and and Retreat Center. Lakeview p.m .. $14.1nformatlon, 677-2495. and several youths needed for Justice Building, Empire State Chatham, through Aug. 13, 10, $29.50.1nf

ORIENTATION SESSION SQUARE DANCE ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP FARMERS' MARKET \'j/,1~@&11~®@/!\ '1 THE QUEST to the Obesity Treatment Single Squares of Albany, St. Paul's Church. 21 Hackett a contemporary, systematic Sacred Heart Church, Walter 1!\0!l®O!l®V Program, St. Peter's Hospital Ponderosa Hall. Airport Road, Blvd., Albany, 7 p.m. study of spiritual principles. Unity Street. Albany, 11 am to 2 p m WellnessCenter, 102 Hackett Scotia, 7:30p.m. Information. Information, 438-2217. Church, 725 Madison Ave., Blvd, A!bany.lnformation. 449- 664-6767. MOTHERS' DROP IN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Albany, 7 to 9 p.m. Information, sponsored by the Capital 2212. ALBANY COUNTY RIVER VALLEY CHORUS 375 Ontario St., Albany, 7 p.m. 475-9715. District Mothers' Center. First PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP CIVIL WAR FAIR COMMUNITY GATHERING MEETING Congregational Church, Quail Capital District Chapter. Center FARMERS' MARKET organized by Friends of the New sponsored by Peace Works, to Glen Worden School. 34 Albany YWCA. 28 Colvin Ave., Street. Albany, 9:30a.m. to for the Disabled, 314 South York State Newspaper Project. commemorate 5oth anniversary Worden Road, Scotia, 7:30p.m. Albany, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. noon. information. 475-1897. Manning Blvd., Albany, 7 p.m. with various Civil War exhibits. of bombing of Hiroshima and Information, 355-4264. Information, 438-6608. Nagasaki, West Capitol Park. Information. 439-5872. SENIORS LUNCHES Cultural Education Center, ALBANY CITY TROLLEY FARMERS' MARKET Albany Jewish Community Madison Avenue, Albany, 10 Albany, noon.lnformation. 477- VlllO!lill®@/!\ '1 tour of Albany with a stop at corner of Pine Street and Center, 340 Whitehall Road, a.m. to 2 p.m. Information, 474- 4004. 1!\0!l®O!l®V U@ Schuyler Mansion. begins at Broadway, Albany, 11 a.m. to 2 Albany, 12:30 p.m. Information. 7491. FARMERS' MARKET Albany Visitors' Center. p.m. Information. 272-2972. 438-6651. INFORMATION SESSION Evangelical Protestant Church. Broadway and Clinton Avenue. Alexander and Clinton streets. SENIOR CHORALE on obtaining a MBA at the ALBANY COUNTY Albany, 2 to 4 p.m. Cost, $4 for Albany Jewish Community ®1!\VO!lill@/!\ '1 University at Albany School of Albany, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. adults. $2 for children and Center. 340 Whitehall Road, 1!\0!l®O!l®V OPEN HOUSE senior citizens. Information, 434- Business. room 220A. business FARMERS' MARKET Albany, 1 p.m. Information. 438- administration building, uptown B' Nai Shalom Reform 5132. Stratton V.A. Medical Center 6651. campus. 1400 Washington Ave .. Day Treatment Center, Myrtle Congregation. 420 Whitehall ALBANY COUNTY Road, Albany, 7 to 9 p.m. LUNCHTIME SIDEWALK SALE Albany, 4 to 7 p.m. Information, Avenue, Albany, 9 a.m. to FAMILY STAR SHOWS 1-800-UALBANY. Information. 482-5283. lawn sale of gift items from the noon.lnformation. 462-3311, Albany Institute of History and "Death of the Dinosaurs.· 11:30 FOSTER/ ADOPTIVE PARENT extension 2329. COLLEGE INTERVIEWS Art. 125 Washington Ave., UTI a.m., and "Daughter of the ORIENTATION RENSSELAER COUNTY conducted by representatives Albany, 11 :30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stars.· 12:30 p.m .. Henry Hudson Parsons Child and Family EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT of Bradley University, by Information. 463-44 78. Planetarium, 25Quackenbush Center, 60 Academy Road. GROUP MEETING appointment; Albany Marriott, ALBANY COUNTY Square, Albany. Cost. $4 for Albany, 7 p.m. Information. 426- Russell Sage College, Sage Hall 189 Wolf Road, Albany, 1 to 8 FARMERS' MARKET SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE adults. $2 for children and 2600. Counseling Center, Troy, 7:30to p.m. Information, 1-800-447- Third Reformed Church, Kate B' Nai Shalom Reform senior citizens. Information. 434- 9 p.m. Information. 465-9550. 6460. Street and Whitehall Road, Congregation. 420 Whitehall 5132. "ADDICTED TO LOVE" Albany, 3 to 6 p.m. program for men involved in CHORUS REHEARSAL SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP Road. Albany, 8 p.m. COMMUNITY FIRST AID AND unhealthy relationships, Jewish sponsored by Capitaland ·small Business Start-Up and SENIORS LUNCHES information, 482-5283. SAFETY - Family Services, 930 Madison Chorus, Trinity Episcopal Survival,~ presented by Cornell Albany Jewish Community ALZHIEMER'S SUPPORT GROUP course taught by American Red Ave .. Albany, 7:30to9 p.m. Church, 11th Street and 4th Cooperative Extension of Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Whitney Young Health Center. Cross, Albany Area Chapter, Cost, $5.lnformation, 482-8856. Avenue, North Troy, 7:30p.m. Albany County, Ramada Inn, Albany, 12:30 p.m. information. Arbor Drive. Albany, 2 p.m. Clara Barton Drive at Hackett Information, 237-4384. Western Avenue, Albany, 9 a.m. 438-6651. lnformation,438-2217. Boulevard, Albany, 8 a.m. to 5 WINTER FARMERS' MARKET to 4 p.m. Information. 765-3500. CONCERNED FRIENDS OF ALBANY CITY TROLLEY p.m. Cost. $45. Information. 433- Grand Concourse. Empire State SCHENECTADY COUNTY HOUR RUN HOPE HOUSE 0151, extension 3304. Plaza, Albany, 11 a.m. tour at Albany, begins at "ANIMAL COMMUNICATION" race sponsored by the Hudson­ meeting, support group to·i' · Information. Albany Visitors' Center. SHABBATMORNING SERVICE program on human Mohawk Road Runners Club, families of substance abusers, Broadway and Clinton A venue, Bat Mitzvah of. Emily Simmons, FARMERS' MARKET communication with pets, begins at University at Albany, Child's Nursing Home Albany, 2 to 3:30p.m. Cost. $4 8'Nai Shalom Reform Holy Cross Church, Western and Ramada Inn, Lower Nott, Street, 5:30p.m. Cost, $2 for club auditorium, 25 Hackett Blvd .. for adults, $2 for children and Congregation, 420 Whitehall Brevator avenues, 2 to 6 p.m. Schenectady, 7:30p.m. Cost. members. $3 for non-members. Albany, 7:30 p.m.lnformation, senior citizens. Information, 434- Road, Albany, 11 a.m. Information. 272-2972. $8. lilformation. 399-934 7. Information, 456-5942. 465-2441. 5132. Information. 482-5283.

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Preston Italian & § am'S Restaurant Hollow Inn Our 24th Anniversary 12S Southern Blvd., Albany • 463-3433 Serving LUNCH Tues.-Fri. 11 :30~1:30 Daily Specials The Serving DINNER Tues.-Sat. 4:30-10:30 Closed Sun. & Mon. EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Fine Food & Spirits Tues., Wed. & Thurs. • 4:30-6 P.M. PalmerHo~ served in a unique antique shop setting Shrimp Fradiavolo ...... $8.75 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Chicken Marsala ...... $7.00 4- 6 PM Includes Soup, Salad Albany Connty's Bar, Special Entrees, Dessert _ ___.,_&-"'Co""ttee $8.11§___ Totally Scratch Restaurant Serving New American and World Cuisine Rt. 9W, Ravena • 756-9898 - Open 7 Days •!• our own bread, from natural sours +local and organic produce 1HANKYOUfor making +farm-raised game our 1st year a success. +vegetarian items available Oti~B~IB +all pastries made on premises RESTAURANT & LOUNGE THURSDAY, AUG. lOTH At. 9W • Glenmont (Across From K-Mart) 463-4331 "The Palmer House is tiJe closest I've yet seen to my Specializing in Northern Italian Cuisine -ONE DAY ONLY-­ dream image of an ideal eating place ... the emphasis is on fresh, seasonal iugredients combined in ways OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER • DAILY SPI;CIALS FREE Coffee & Dessert that exe-rcise the imagination and the nalate." ' with any Lunch or Dinner, ~Metroland "Excellent." *** Rating by the Times Union DnvNERSPECLALS ' Dinner Thursday- Sunday, beginning~~ 5:00p.m. N.Y. Steak & Shrimp Scampi -$9.95 Sunday Brunch 11:00- 3:00 I Prime Rib of Beef -$9.95 Special Fixed Price Menus available Thurs./& Sun. nights Menus change weekly- call to hear this week's offerings Chicken & Shrimp Scampi -$8.95 Filet of Sole Stuffed with Crabmeat ~$9.95 Take a beautiful drive to a great restaurant, at the end of Rte. 85, on Main Street in Re~sselaerville London Broil with Stuffed Mushrooms-$10.95 PAGE 22- August 9, 1995

BETHLEHEM MEMORIAL VFW "KINDERMUSIK BEGINNINGS" DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN FIRST UNITED METHODIST program on music for toddlers CHURCH OF VOORHEESVILLE SUMMER READING CLUB POST3185 CHURCH 404 Delaware Ave., 8 p.m. 22 to 35 months with attending worship service, church school, worship services, 9:30p.m .. for grades tY{p

LATHAM ROTARY CLUB "STRESS AND YOUR HEART" ALBANY AIRPORT ROTARY STORY HOUR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES NEW SCOTLAND Mi!l Road Acres, Mill Road, 6:30 program presented by Albany CLUB Voorheesville Public Library, 51 Parks and Recreation Office. NEW SCORAND SENIOR p.m. Information. 785-6092. Associates in Cardiology, 2 Albany County Airport. 7:30 School Road, 10 a.m. Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to CITIZENS COLONIE AMERICAN Pal'lsades Drive. Colonie, 7 to 9 a.m. Information. 765-2791. noon.lnformation. 439-0503. ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED p.m .. $10. Information, 458-2000, Wyman Osterhout Community BINGO PRESCHOOLSUMMERREAD· - PERSONS ext. 265. WELCOME WAGON Center, New Salem. call for at the Bethlehem Elks Lodge, TO-ME CLUB William K. Sanford Town Library, newcomers, engaged women time. Information. 765-2109. Route 144, 7:30p.m. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 629 Albany-Shaker Road, and new mothers, call for a AAMEETING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES School Road, 10 a.m. Colonie, 1 p.m. Information. v~~®ii>.il. w Welcome Wagon visit, Monday First Methodist Church of Parks and Recreation Office, Information. 765-2791. 869-5914. .1\~®~®V to Saturday, 8:30a.m. to 6 p.m. Voorheesville, 68 Maple St., 8 Elm Avenue Park, 9:30a.m. to FULLER ROAD FIRE DEPT. LADIES SUMMER READING CLUB Information, 785-9640. p.m. Information, 489-6779. AUXILIARY noon. Information. 439-0503 for kids inK and 1, Voorheesville DANCE CLASSES AL-ANON MEETING Fuller Road Fire House, 1342 DELMAR ROTARY Public Library, 51 School Road, 2 BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 swing, Latin and ballroom First United Methodist Church of Central Ave .. Colonie, 8 p.m. Days Inn, Route 9W. Information, to 3 p.m. Information, 765-2791. Route 144, Cedar Hill, 8 p.m. dance classes, led by Patricia Voorheesville, 68 Maple St .. 8 Information. 869-3371. 439-0018 Information. 767-2886. Rumore.JazzercizeStudio. 116 p.m. Information, 477-4476 HERBERT B. KUHN SENIOR Everett Road. Colonie. 7:30p.m. ONESQUETHAU LODGE 1096 \ViiJ~ii>IWrn®ii>.il. w CITIZENS CENTER ONESQUETHAU CHAPTER, Information, 435-1200. F&AM .1\~®~iSV ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR sewing 12:30 to 2:30p.m .. Masonic Temple,421 Kenwood woodworking shop 10 a.m. to NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Masonic Temple. 421 Kenwood Ave. 2:30p.m .. bingo 10 a.m. to 2:30 Pine Grove Methodist Church, Ave .. 8 p.m. Information. 439- p.m., 2 Thunder Road. Colonie. 1580 Central Ave .. Colonie, 7 BECOMING A WOMAN OF BETHLEHEM 2181. Vmii!!Jifl®©.i\'11 Information. 869-7172. p.m. information, 447-5776. FREEDOM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VESPERS .1\~®I!!J®V women's bible study, Emmanuel AAMEETINGS LINE DANCE CLASSES town hall, 445 Delaware Ave., in the outdoor chapel of First Christian Church, Retreat House The Court Club, 444 Sand Creek 7:30p.m. Information. 439-4955. Reformed Church of Bethlehem, St. Francis de Sales Church. 15 Road, Glenmont. 9:30 to 11 a.m. BETHLEHEM Exchange St., Colonie, noon; St. Road. Colonie. 8 to 9 p.m. Cost. EVENING ON THE GREEN Route 9W. Selkirk, 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Information. Matthew' sEpiscopal Church. $4 for club members. $6 for· non­ outdoor concert, Village lnformaf1on. 767-2243 BETHLEHEM LIONS CLUB PICNIC 439-3873. 129 Old Loudon Road, Latham, members. Information, 459- Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps TESTIMONY MEETING Bethlehem Town Park, Elm ?p.m. 4444. to perform, Bethlehem Public First Church of Christ. Scientist, Avenue. 12:30 p.m. Information, NEW SCOTLAND 555 Delaware Ave .. 8 p.m. 439-4955. DOTTIE MOCHRIE TAE KWON DO LESSONS Library, 451 Delaware Ave .. 7 LPGA star to appear at Trustee lower gym, Former Goqdrich VOORHEESVILLE PLANNING p.m. Information. 439-9314. Information, 439-2512. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF DELMAR Bank women's Golf ClasSic. School, 91 Fiddlers lane, BOARD BINGO SOLID ROCK CHURCH breastteedingsupportgroup, Shaker Ridge Country Club. Latham, 11 a.m. to noon. Cost, village hall, 29 Voorheesville Blanchard American Legion 1 Kenwood Ave., evening 7:30p.m. Information and Colonie. ll·.lSa.m.lnformation. $20 per month .Information. Ave., 7:15p.m. Information, 765- Post. 16 Poplar Drive, 7:30p.m. prayer and Bible study, 7 p.m. meeting location. 439-5254 or 437-5608. 783-2824. 2692. Information, 439-9819. Information. 439-4314. 475-0240.

LEGAL NOTICE. ___ LEGAL NOTICE__ _ LEGAL NOTICE____ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ LEGAL NOTICE ___ NOTICE OF FORMATION (a) of the New York Revised Lim-. Chairman NOTICE OF FILING OF York to which the Secretary of State SIXTH: The Partnership is fil­ PURSUANT TO PARTNERSHIP ited Partnership Act. Board of Appeals CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA· shall mail a copy of any process ing a registration for status as a LAW REGISTERED LIMITED FOURTH: The Secretary of Augus13, 1995 TION OF LIMITED LIABILITY served against it is: 100 State registered limited liability partner­ LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP State is designated as the agent of (Augus19, 1995) PARTNERSHIP UNDER Street, Albany, NY 12210. ship. On July 21, 1995, Feather- the Partnership upon whom pro­ .SECTION 121·1500(A) OF THE FIFTH: This Registration is to Kenneth Kelman, Partner. stonhaugh, Conway, Wiley & Clyne, cess against the partnership may TOWN OF BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP Ul.W be effective on April1, 1995. Richard J. Bergman, Partner LLP filed a Certificate of Registra­ be served. The post office address BOARD OF APPEALS 1 . The name of the registered SIXTH: The Partnership hereby (August 9. 1995) tion with the New York Department within or without the State of New NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING limited liability partnership is: is filing a registration for status as of State which specified the County York to which the Secretary of State Notice is hereby given that the Iseman, Cunningham, Rie"ster & a registered limited liability part­ of Albany as its principal office, shall mail a copy of any process Board of Appeals of the Town of Hyde, L. L. P. nership. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING designated the Secretary of State against the Partnership served Bethlehem, Albany County, New 2. The Certificate of Registra­ SEVENTH: Non ofthe partners TOWN OF BETHLEHEM as the agent upon whom process upon such Secretary of State is 90 York will hold a public hearing on lion of Limited Liability Partnership are to be liable in their capacity as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN against it may be served and es­ State Street, Suite 1500, Albany, Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at wasfiledwiththeSecretaryofState partnersforanydebts, obligations, that a public hearing will be held by tablished the post office address New York 12207. 8:00p.m., atthe.iown Offices, 445 of New York on June 27, 1995. or liabilities of the Partnership. the Town Board of the Town of for mailing process as 99 Pine FIFTH: The Partnership hereby Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New 3. The partnership maintains William F. Duker, President Bethlehem on the 23rd day of Au~ Street, Albany, New York 12207: is filing a registration for status as York to take action on application i~s offi~e in Albany County. . . William F. Duker, P.C. gust, 1995 at 7:30p.m. to consider The- Partnership is organized to a registered limited liability_ part­ of Barbara.WEiBb;·5 Iroquois Trail ,·:~A .. ;The Secretary1 of State is· Partner, Duker.& Barrett, LLP· Local Law No.9 of· 1995;-Am&Qd· render professional serylces con­ nership. Slingerlalids, New York 12159 for · desiQ~\l!ed as agerit.of the regis­ (August 9, 1995) ing the Code of the Town of Beth- sisting of the practice of .law. SIXTH; This Registration is to Variance under Artile XVIII, Rear ;tSred limited liability partnerg,ip lehem as follows: .. Featherstonhaugh,:."Conway, be effective on July 1, 1995. Yards, Section 128·79 of the Code ilpon '¥n.. tlm process against it may CERTIFICATE OF REGISTfiA· AMENDVEHICLEANDTAAF­ Wiley & Clyne, LLP . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1he of the Town of Bethlehem for con- De served. The post office address TION OF A DOMESTIC FIC ARTICLE VI, Section 119-33, 99 Pine Street undersigned . have executed this struction of a deck addition at pre- within·this state to .'NI:lich the De­ REGISTERED LIMITED Schedule VII, Stop Intersections Albany, New York 12207 Limited Liability Partnership Reg­ mis9s51roquois Trail, Slingerlands, Partment of State shall mail a copy LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP as follows: (518) 436-0786 istration of THUILLES, FORD, New York. of any process served against it is: CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA­ Fax: (518) 427-0452 GOLD & CONOLLY, LLP, 1his 2nd 9 Thurlow Terrace, Albany, NY TION OF KENNETH KELMAN, Add (August· e. 1995) · day of June, 1995. Michael C. Hodom 12203. DDS & RICHARD J . (s) Dale M. Thuilles, Chairman . · 5 . .Jhe profession to be prac­ BERGMAN, DDS, LLP Stop sign on Wedgewood ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Authorized Partner Board of Appeals tiCed 6y such partnership without UNDER SECTION 121·1500(A) Court, south, with intersection LIMITED LIABILITY (s) Donald P. Ford, Jr., August 3, 1995 limfted ,partners is the practice of OF THE PARTNERSHIP LAW of Yorkshire Lane; PARTNERSHIP Authorized Partner (Augus19, 1995) laW. FIRST: The name of the regis­ REGISTRATION OF (s) Harry A. Gold, (Aogust~9, 1995) tered limited liability partnership is Stop sign on Yorkshire Lane, THUILLES, FORD, GOLD Authorized Partner TOWN OF BETHLEHEM KENNETH KELMAN, DDS & AI· east, with intersection ,Qf Wembly Court; &CONOLLY ... (s) Henry Neal Conolly, BOARD OF APPEALS UMITEP LIABILITY PARTNER· CHARD J. BERGMAN, DDS, LLP. UNDER SECTION 121·1500 (A) Authorized Partner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SHIP REGISTRATION OF SECOND: The address of the · · Notice is hereby given that the StoP sign on Yorkshire Lane, OF THE NEW YORK REVISED (Augus1 9, 1995) & BARRETT, LLP principal office of the Partn~rship DIJ~I!'R west, with intersection of LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT Board of Appeals of the Town of UNDER SECTION 121-1500(A) without limited partners is: 489 Bethlehem, Albany County, New Wembly.Gourt; THE UNDERSIGNED, being TOWN OF lii.ETHLEHEM OF THE PAfl:r"'ERSHIP LAW Western Avenue, Albany, New York natural persons of at least ei~h­ BOARD OF APPEALS York will hold a public hearing on FIRST: The name of the regis­ 12205. teen (18) years of age and actmg NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at tered limited liability partnership is THIRD: The profession(s) to Stop sign on Wembly Court, north, with intersection of York­ as the organizers of the Limited Notice is hereby given that the 8:00p.m., at the Town Offices, 445 DUKER & BARRETT, LLP ("The be practiced by such Partnership shire Lane. Liability Partnership (the "Partner: Board of Appeals of the Town of Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New Partrter'Ship'')". is Dentistry and such Partnership ship") hereby being formed under Bethlehem, Albany County, New York to take action on application SECOND: The address of the without limited partners is eligible Section 121-1500 (a) of the New York will hold a public hearing on ofDr.and Mrs. Peterlamparetlo, 7 principal office of the Partnership to register as a "registered limited . All interested persons and citi­ York Revised Limited Partnership Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at Dana Court, Delmar, New York without limited partners is: 100 liability partnership" pursuant to Zens will have an opportunity to be Act, certifies that: 8:00p.m., at the Town Offices, 445 12054 for Variance under Article State Street, Albany, NY 12210. Section 121-1500 (a) of the Part­ heard at the said hearing. Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New XII, Percentage of Lot Occupancy, The Town of Bethlehem pro­ FIRST: The name of the regis­ TH~RD: The profession to be nership Law. videsreasonableaccommodations tered limited liability partnership is York to take action on application Section 128-50 of the Code of the practiced by the Partnership with­ FOURTH: The Secretary of for the disabled. Disabled individu­ THUILLES, FORD, GOLD & of Linda M. Romano, 845 Elm Av­ Town of Bethlehem for construc­ out limjtf,d partners is Law and the State is-designated as the agent of als who are in Oeed of assistance CONOLLY, LLP (The "Partner­ enue, Selkirk, New York 12158 for tion of an addition which would Partnership· without limited part­ the registered limited liability part­ i!l order to participate should con­ ship"). Variance under Article IX, Acces­ exceed allowable Percent of Lot ners is eligible to register as a nership upon whom process tact 9avid Aus1in at 439-4131 . Ad­ SECOND: The address of the sory Uses, Section 128-35, Pro­ Occupancy at prmises 7 Dana "registered limited liability partner­ against it may be served. The post principal office of the Partnership fessional Offices in Residences of Court, Delmar, New York. ship" pursuant to Section 121-1500 office address within or without the vanced notice is ·requested. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN is 90 State Street, Suite 1500, Al­ the Code oft he Town of Bethlehem (a) of the Partnership Law. State of New York to which the BOARD bany, New York 12207. to erect an advertising sign Which Michael" C. Hodom FOURTH: The Secretary of Department of State shall mail a TOWN OF BETHLEHEM THIRD: The profession to be does not meet the zoning require- · . Chairman State is designated as the agent of copy of any process served against KATHLEEN A NEWKIRK practiced by the Partnership is Law. ments for a Residence AR District Board of Appeals the Partnership upon whom pro­ it is: 489 Western Avenue, Albany, TOWN CLERK The Partnership is eligible to re~is­ at premises 845 Elm Avenue, Sel­ cess against the partnership may New York 12205. ter as a registered limited liability kirk, New York. August 3, 1995 be served. The post office address FIFTH: The effective date is to Dated: July 26, 1995 (August 9, 1995) partnership pursuant to§ 121-1500 Michael C. Hodom (Augus19, 1995) within or without tht:;!. $tate. of New be effective upon filing.

CLEAN AND GLEAM, that's our CHILDCARE: Teacher certified, VOORHEESVILLE: Family day MOTHER'S HELPER: Up to 16 '76 FIREBIRD. Asking $1 ,400, theme, house cleaning. Call756- minor body work needed, lots of my Albany home, 446-0713. care, safe, experienced, refer­ hours, Monday to Thursday. ma­ CI.ASSIFIEDS enc.es, 765*4015. ture car, references, assist with 6508. extras, 439-3552. DELMAR: 1a months and up. Fun, NANNIEavailabletocareforyour disabled child, meals, errands, GENERAL CLEANING. Homes. Individual•· rate minimum loving, family environment. Ac­ '86 HONDA CIVIC, 4door sedan, infant or young children in your willing to become aide certified, offices, large or small, references, $8.00 for.1 0 words, 30 cents tivities, meals, experience, excel­ ' I 125K, best offer, as is, 459-6716. home, college graduate, .refer­ call evenings, 439-1633. experienced, dependable, phone, fo( each.. additional word, lent references, 475-1404. FOR SALE: '85 Ford Tempo, 4 ences, excellent English and com­ 433-7290. . payable ·In advance: .Com­ EXPERIENCED MOM in my Glen­ munication skills, call 426-1501. door, auto, 90,000 miles, $1 ,295, f BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY .f LONGTIME DOMESTIC engi­ mercial rate'o minimum mont home, Monday through Fri­ I I 453-6436, Nancy. LOVING MOM to care for your neer, formerly of Delmar, now re­ day, newborn and up, excellent $10.50for10words,30cents child in my fun learning environ­ NATIONAL GROCERY coupon siding in Guilderland, has a few references, 462*9608. for each· additional woicl, ment, 1 3/4 miles past Bethlehem books. Untapped $323 billion in­ openings in either town due to payable in advance:'.- Ad Cousin GLENMONT/DELMAR: Family high school, September to June, dustry, 800% profit potential. Mini­ unexp6cted departures. Impec­ deadline 4 p.m:·Friday. daycarefor your child in our home. 439-7714. mum investment, $150. Multi­ cable referen'ces, many happy State licensed, CPR certified, ex­ l!:HILDCARE HELP WANTlW I product company. Free informa­ clients. Kindly call Susan at 861- BUD KEARNEY, INC. perienced, references. Safe, se­ tion, House of Coupons, 1-800- 8581. 439-4949 BABYSITTER FOR infantt, Mon­ cureenvironment. Full-time open­ 641-8949. FORD • MERCURY ·TRUCKS day, Wednesday and Friday. 10 MARY'S HOUSE CLEANING, ings, ages 6 weeks+. Call 439* Rt. 9W. Ravena • 756~2105 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must be energetic, $35 per house, experienced with AUTOMOTIVE 0164 for information. experienced with references, 475- fw..wcLEANING seRVICES'·''" I references, 872-0538. CLASSIFIEDS LOVING MOM to care for chil­ 0278 dren in my Delmar home, days, WHITE HOUSE NANNIES: Ex· CLEANING: HouSe or general l:coMMERCIALPROPERTYil [email protected]! $itRI/ICESW.kl H!llliq~!Piio.:mpcg$1.1 experienced, references, 439- cellent childcare positions with cleaning or need a hand getting CHILDCARE: Experienced mom 2594. best families in Washington DC, ready for a party or overnight NEED ROOM To" gr~? Let us 1993 TOYOTACAMRY, auto, /lJ will care for your child, full/part­ OPENINGS: Newborns and up, Va. and Md. Top salaries, travel, guests? Energetic, reliable and assist you in your search for the C, 44K, new tires, original owner, time in my Selkirk home, lunches September - June, 7 year educational opportunities, sorl)e hardworking. Can help before or best location for ·your business or excellent condition, asking and snacks provided, call Lisa, child care professional, Mary, 439- college, references. Call 1*800- after new baby. Call Marie 439- office. Pagano Weber, Inc. 439- $13,250, 427-6336. 767-9529. 8943. 270-6266. 6499. 9921. - . - - - .. -~------.------~---- . PAGE 24 :_August 9,' 1995 - -- · · -- ·- · ------· ------. --- . -- - ~ . ~i-IE'spcjf~iGHT

FREE DEBT consolidation. lm- ffrl',ifm&COUNSI!IJtiG~>ii!ji) f'Wif!f@MFQUND·~J 20/20 WITHOUT GLASSES! . /MISCELLANEOuS I'OR SAl.!') mediate relief! Too many debts? Safe, rapid, non:surgical, perma- !m.,..!fi!ATINO*~j Overdue bills? Reduce monthly COUNSELING: Self-awareness CAT FOUND, male, very friendly, nent restoration in 6-8 weeks. Air- SYSTEMS FOR HOME OR BUSI- 2 OAK END tables with beveled payments 30% to 50%. Eliminate and inner strength for relation-. near Stewart's on 9W, Selkirk, line pilot developed. Doctor ap- NESS. Super efficient, warm, glass insert, excellent condition, - ships, stress, loss, addictions, interest, stop collection callers, 767-2433. proved. Free information by mail, safe, significant savings from day $200. Matching cocktail table, survivors. Reasonable fees. Alice restore credit. NCCS, non-profit, (800)422-7320 or (406)961-5570. 1. Easy install. Smart Home 438- $75, 439-7709. Maltbie, M.S., 463-6582. 1-800-955-0412. EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL and Fax, (406)961-5577. Satisfaction 4772. ANTIQUE CHINA, complete set, ,t;J?T01GIBf good orange and white kitten, free guaranteed. I AREWQOO?'®'Yt~~/-1 to good home, 439-5139. old baseball cards, old coins, 459- QUALITY HMDWOOD, dried, 2686. cut, split, deliVe-red, $85/cord, 279- f~f!Piilll! IMPROVEI!II\$ijT§\iJ AT lAST! A better way to lose ATS INC. OFFERS RCA 18" digi- 4073. l~!!!fiO~Ng~el weight, improve health without SEASONED FIREWOOD: Cut, CARPENTRY, painting, masonry, tal satellite dish, big screen televi- dieting. Proven safe, economi- driveway seal, yard work, truck- sions, over 175 channels, buy di- split and delivered. Face cord, OVERWHELMED BY weeds? I'll cal, all natural. Unparalleled qual- $55. Full cord, $125. Jim Haslam, pull you out, The Garden Sitter, ing, glazier, Bob, 785-1207. rect and save. Call today for free ity. Free consultation/samples. color catalogue, 1-800-553-5443. 439-9702. 756-8973. Guaranteed results, 1-800-844- PAINTING, ROOFING, siding, SEASONEO HARDWOOD: Cut, 6850. electrical, plumbing, free esti- BOWHUNTING EQUIPMENT. split, delivered, $65, 1/2 cord, 872- mates, call 489-7240. Bowhunter'sdiscountwarehouse, 2877. f-lii!A4THit·D!Et'ilm&J America's largest archery supplier grams BOTTLED WILLPOWER. Lose SIMPSON FIREWOOD: Cut, spl~ stocks over 5,000 bowhunting nesses refinancing, catch­ and delivered, $95 per cord. Buy WEIGHT LOSS directory of de- weight and inches. Experience IPlNStR\!CTIQNt:-"*¥1 items at 20-40% off retail. Call ing-up on back bills/taxes, etc. it early, beat the fall rush. Hard- cad e. Lose 17 pounds per month. more energy. Lose fat without (800)735-2697 for free 160 page Private funding programs also No food restrictions, all naturEd LEARN CHESS from an USCF woods only. Also standing timber exercising, 100% natural, Or. rec- catalog. available. (Bank rejects, self-em­ woodlots wanted. Fully insured product from world renowned phy- ommended, money back guaran- nationally ranked expert, private ployed, bankruptcy okay). No ap­ with references, Tim Simpson sician. Call 1-800-663-2536 re- tee. Cal1Tom&Eileen,(914)633- lessons, all ages, for more infor- COUCH for sale, brown plaid, plication fees, 1-800-874-5626. Logging and Firewood, 284-2053. cording. 2910. mation, call 438-6838. good condition, $150, 765-2515. REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS

'!ii.RliAce$'rA11i JIOA!!I&NTI%1 GLENMONT: Charming, spa­ DELMAR DUPLEX 3 Bedrooms,. YOU CAN OWN YOUR own 2. BDRM. RANCH, great room MARINER MOTOR lodge, Cape cious apartment with fireplace, no gas heat, references, security home. No down payment on Miles with fireplace, 1 acre, view of Cod. AAA, clean rooms, friendly 2 LARGE BEDROOMS in exclu­ pets, $525+ utilities, Pagano $650+ Sept. 1, 478-9240 materials. Attractive construction whiteface, 5 miles from Saranac service, great rates, indoor/outw sive, private area. No pets al­ Weber, Inc. 439-9921. financing. Call Miles today, 1-800- Lake Village. $115,000, 475- door pools, miniature golf, picnic/ lowed, $675. Call756-2366 after SELKIRK: $450+ utilities, fur­ 343-2884 ext. t. 6178. BBO, refrigerators, Route 28, W. Yarmouth, (800)445-4050. 5p.m. LIVING ROOM, dining ·room, nished one bedroom, living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, dining room, kitchen, bath, park­ FLORIDA, Ft. Myers. Luxury wa­ MYRTLE BEACH. Five day spe­ ALBANY: OFF Delaware Ave., 2 car garage, screened porch, ing, on 11/2 acres, 767-9467. terfront manufactured home comw Iif! VACATION RENTAL'!i\\l''\1 I cial, Sunday through Thursday $625+, 3 bedrooms, security, $1,000/month, call Fran at 439- munity. Salt water marina, direct $199 perfamilyoffour. One block lease, 434-6980. 9906. to Gulf of Mexico. Just developed CAMP WITH 51 ACRES fully in­ from pavilion. Great accommo­ WATERVLIET Southend $475. private island with boat slips, free sulated 24' x 24 two bedrooms, dations, pool, close to beach. OFFDELAWAREAve., Albany, 3 Cozy 1st floor, 1wbedroom, heaV Beach Sands, 1-800-331-7300. DELMAR: $450+ utilities, 1 bed­ information package. Call Mon­ porch, unfinished addition, trails, bedroom flat, $500, security, no H~, appliances, references, se­ OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best room, convenient location, 475- day to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., great hunting, snowmobiling, xwc. pets, no utilities, available Sep­ curity, no pets, Ca11785-1030. selection of affordable rentals. Call 0642 or (407)997-9159. (800)676-3005. $49,900. Barbara Stolen Real tember 1, 465-8297. Estate, Chestertown, N.Y. 518- now for free color brochure, 1w l~liiiAC'Ii$:'t4Ya !'§61>41!:11'1 GLENMONT, REDUCED! Own­ 494-4771. 800-638-2102. Open 7 days, Holi­ ONE BEDROOM apartment, ers leaving state, 3 bedroom co­ day Real Estate. CABIN ON. AUGER Lake, PELHAM HOUSE, Cape Cod, $84,900 3storyhomeon Rt.144, New $400, off street parking, Main ADIRONDACKS: 400 acres only lonial, living room, dining room, street, Voorheesville, call 478- Adirondacks. Weekly rentals, waterfront resort. Spacious rooms Baltimore. close to Hudson River. 3 BR. 2 $69,900. BordersNYSiand, miles family room, community pool, ten­ $350, dock and boat, after 4 p.m., with private balconies on private 1/2 Ba, on 1.7 ac. 0116. of interior, roads, trails. Excellent nis. Patricia DeVito, Coldwell hunting, 3 glorious mountain Banker, 448-5096. 523-2920. beach, private tennis court. Near dining, shopping, golf and deep $89,900 3 BR briCk home TINO BEDROOM duplex, Delmar, streams, excellent owner financ­ CAPE COb, Brewster. Two water fishing. Box38, Dennisport, seasonal river view, New Baltimore. large yard, available immediately, ing, 893-0013. HOME LOANS; Low rates, fast houses, 4 cottages on 2 wooded MA 02639. Reservation, Victorian converted to 3 BR $615, 439-5894. approval. Slow credit, judge­ acres, 1· mile from bay, beach, $89,900 (800)497-3542. Information, wlln·law apt. Also add room used as ADIRONDACKS: 6 acre ments, bankruptcies. No income perfect for quiet times and family verification, 446-0819 or (508)398-6076. beautyparlor. Det. garage large lot. SLINGERLANDS: 1 bedroom homes~es, $7,950; 2 acre lake F·Boo- reunions, 1-800-399-2967. THE SOUNDINGS RESORT, apartment, heat, lease, security, sites, $8,950; 7 acre stream and 555w8715. Cash Network, Regis­ $97,000 4 BR RIA features nice deck CAPE COD, EASTHAM: Com­ Cape Cod. On ocean, 360' pri­ n9 pets, 765-4723, evenings. riverfront, $9,950; 9 acre cabin, tered Mortgage Broker, NYS off LA. great condition. nice lot, Ravena. fortable 4-bedroom home, ·sleeps vate beach, indoor/outdoor pools, $28,900; 120 acres, 3 acre lake, Banking Dept. 10; near beaches, hiking, bicycle coffee shop, golf nearby. Pack­ $91,000 New listing. iBR Ranch, Vil­ $89,500, financing, free listings, MENANDS: Corner lot on Van ages, brochure and reservations, lage, 1/G pool, new roof, recently painted. Macri's Upstate Properties, Rensselaer Blvd., $63,900, 475- (508)394-6561. Box 1104, (914)294-2763. ~;;i~Q!f~l~$~:~ _w$~~~. ~~~~: $83,500 SAC w/mtn & alcove, Res 1463. 0022). Oennisport, MA. 02639. view, 200 fl frntg. Excel for develop. COTTAGE WEEKLY rentals or THREE SEASONS, Cape Cod, $124,500 4 BR mintcond. Cape, 2full for sale, Adirondack lakefront, safe on ocean, private beach, heated baths, rec. rm. cov'rd deck. close to park. ' sandy beach, boat, (315)348- pool, color TV, coffee shop. Sum­ MEDUSA • ROUTE 351. so Acre horse mer rates $100- $140 per night Ravena. 8877. farm with barns, paddock area and lac room. for two. Packages available, Box $171,000 Newer Contemp. Ranch Delmar: FAMILIES WANTED. North Wild­ 180, Oennisport, Ma. 02639. features 3 BR, sunrm, indoor lap pool on 3 BR, 2 Bath house with family room and den set wood, New Jersey. Beach and (800)685-1328. 9.64ac w/except view of Cap. Dist. Top of Delaware Ave., this place apart. PS#68879 $266,000. b~rdwalk block. Heated pool, Gedney Hill, Coeymans Hollow. efficiency and m~tel units, refrig­ [email protected] •.E H!i?!iaiiti'W!I 600-1,100 sq. ft. erators in all rooms, daily maid 180 AT $183, $15,995. $800 $109,000 109 acres, old cabin, 2 service, elevator, free beach. down, quality new 70' 3 bedroom, springs, wooded, Rt. 112, Coeymans. BERNE-WESTERLO· STEWART RD. Excellent parking. 5 BR, 3 Bath with 3 fireplaces, familyroom, formal Florentine Motor Inn, (800)662- {802)247-3880. Fairlane Mobile $159,900 Exceptional Stone Colonial 9336 ext. 73. Homes, Rt. 7, Brandon, VI. circa 1790, lg. rms, 3 acres. 6 outbldgs. Call Yaguda Realty dining room, sets on 2.59± acres with gunite Mike Albano Realty inground heated pool w/spa. Huge metal ware­ WE'RE PROUD OF YOU! 439-8237 house, great for storage. PS#13749 $234,900. 756·8093 Martha has captured both listing For more information call Carla Wallace, 439-1882 and selling honors for the month of July. She is a consistent top producer with the firm and con­ REALTY USA tinues to top previous records set. 323 Delaware Ave., nollmo,l Call her for a Professional Ap­ Call for details,..,"-'"".,"'' proach to all your real e~tate needs. Martha J. Martley, Our 75th G.R.L Year! Congratulations to Our July Associate Broker 439·9921 Sales Volume and Sales Delmars Best Kept Secret I Transaction Leader Nonnansgate In The Heart Of Delmar

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Wm,IL'\h'liRiWI 0 CuSTOM SHEET METAL "'" "" '"'"'" CM IA WN CARE 765-4015 fABRICATION WINE Olsen's & LANDSCAPING Architectural • Ornamental The Perfect Gift General Maintenance- Snow Plowing . fully_ Insured • Estimates .:J_ R.A.S, P,IA ·,· NTIN.G· Landscaping- Painting 1'\ jOYCE <>-¢- fREE ESTIMATES # Services include: . &Co. *lawn Mowing & Maintenance . QUALI'IYWORKA1\- ·- (518) 4394712 Fax (518) 436-7642 , General Landscaping REASONABLE R4.71iS (518) 765-3162 (rto~er b~s: mulching, n('~ FREE FSimates WINE& joHAN CARPENTRY pat1os retammg walls, .? !;1 Interior-Exterior UQUOR Decks, Porches, Windows, tree/shrub/and plant ' .. , insta!!ation) Fully Imm:ed Trim work, Repairs! 439-1725 Quality Craftsmanship Call Chns or john Staining & Trim Wod< - 25 Years Experience - 484-1300 or 439-9295 . 439-2459 • 432-7920 C~l 283-7974 for free estimates. "CM Cares More" I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!J I:. Ask for Rich I ·L ______. THE SPOTLIGHT August 9, 1995 PAGE 27

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co~mercial for the 30-acre site on .ing: "Is the developer willing to is going to make matters worse; establishments, said group Presi­ D Bite New Scotland Road that Price limit or curtail the types of busi­ A condition attached to board dentRobertC. Miller. ''We're open (From Page 1) Chopper wants to build oil. nesses" allowed to operate in the approval of the Price Chopper to working with the board to get plaza? could stipulate that before any new, this project through." Even though the 99,000-square­ The town board will make the high-volume store is permitted, Most of the plaza would be foot project, eyed for the junction final decision on the zone change "It's no secret that we're going the developer must come back taken up by a 63,000-square-foot . of New Scotland Road and Cherry following the completion ·of the to see some significant increases before the board to assess the supermarket. An additional25,000 Avenue Extension, still has sev­ planning board's review. (in vehicle trips). especially dur­ traffic impact. square feet of retail space is also eral hurdles to clear before con­ ing the morning and afternoon planned, along with a small office struction can begin, planners have Should the change ultimately rush hours," Blendell said. And it "It's something that deserves building and bank. decided to address the issue of be approved, Price Chopperwould may not be wise to allow take-out consideration," Lipnicky told the traffic head-on. still need to return to the planning or fast food businesses in the board. "Even a bank (which Price Price Chopper officials have board for site plan approval. center before the Slingerlands Chopper has said might be a When the planning board meets most frequently mentioned a pref­ Bypass extension is built, he said. component of the plaza) gener- . erence for convenience-type busi­ again on Tuesday, Aug. 15, it's Town planners, however, be­ ates quite a large amount of traf­ expected that a vote will be taken nesses in the plaza, such as a lieve that it might be wise to re­ While the Route 85 bypass fic." drugstore, dry cleaner or hair sa­ on whether to recommend a zon­ solvethetrafficissuesarisingfrom extension is expected to relieve lon. That would enable people to ing change from residential to the project early on, and one way The Windsor Development most of the traffic buildup on New Group of Albany, the concern do most of their errands at one of doing that is to make sure that Scotland Road, the roadway might behind the proposal, is willing to time, they say, and help eliminate no fast food restaurants, which not be built until2001, if ever. extra vehicle trips. D Chopper officials believe would exacerbate consider a limitation on fast food the problem, are allowed in. ''We all know that the morning (From Page 1) traffic on New Scotland Road is Manning, and 16 percent on Ken­ Planning board member1 ames going to get worse," said town wood Avenue east of Cherry Ave­ Blendell posed the question di­ planner 1effLipnicky, and "allow­ nue. rectly to Price Chopper officials at ing a Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's Town planners and Price Chop­ the Tuesday, Aug. 1, board meet- or similar type business in there" per representatives met this week with engineers from the Albany r------, County Department of Public Works, which recently expressed Store-made concern over the traffic increases : Rog~r ... ~~th : Flank Steak and questioned whether the I I Ground Chuck consultant's estimates are low. I is celebrating Patties 9 Town planner 1effLipnicky said 1 S3 L?. the Creighton Manning estimates 80%LEAN $ 79 might be a bit low, but that they : 25 Years in business : Gwd flee Gitif£1 fall within the margin oferroroflO : and is offering : Store-made percent for such studies. Sea Scallops Planning board Chairman Sausage Patties Doug Hasbrouck said he does not 20-30 per pound Het 1J1t Sweet have a problem with the Creighton : 10% OFF ANY : Manning figures per se, because 29 $2~?. estimating traffic is an inexact : PURCHASEover$so.oo: science. : (excludes sale items)· offer good through B/31/95 ·One offer per customer I The actual numbers, he said, "could be a little less or a little more." ~------~~ Saturday, August 19th h Annual SAFETY 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Elm' Avenue Park AWARENESS Delmar DAY

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