I February 2000 Published by The Stockade Association Vol. 41 No. 6 Stockade Calendar First Presbyterian Church Invites Stockade The First During 1958 the First "Malcolm Willison" Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Tues., Feb. 1 has been a part of the was able to return the The Poet's Lounge at Stockade since 1760. favor to St. George's Your's, 145 Barrett St. It has an interesting Episcopal Church and 8:00 Sign-up history and contribu­ allowed them to use 8:30 Showtime tion to the Stockade the building for church For more info, 3 81-6713 within the buildings it offices and Sunday has occupied. After School classes. "On The Verge" becoming fully estab­ Through these Feb. 1 - 6 lished, yet lacking a many years First 8:00 PM, Sun., 2:30 PM permanent meeting Presbyterian members Schenectady Civic Players place,First Prebyterian have had a great inter­ 12 South Church Street shared the sanctuary est and involvement in Tickets $12, 382-2081 at St. George's the community and "A Woman's Response to Episcopal Church in have participated Loss During Civil War" response to their gra­ extensively in the Dramatic Interpretation by cious invitation. Then building and promotion Maxine Getty in 1769 the First of Ellis Hospital, Sat., Feb. 12 Presbyterian chapel UnionCollege, I :30 PM Refreshments was built at 209 Union. The church con­ Schenectady Christian School, Camp 2:00 PM Program tinued to grow. In 1809 the main Pattersonville, and several other church­ Schenectady County Presbyterian santuary was built and not es. The church itself has grown to Historical Society only held its regular services there but include four buildings which have been 32 Washington Avenue also allowed Union College to hold grad­ well maintained, adding greatly to the uation services for sixty two years. Stockade's charm and character. "Hudson River Revival" A third building at 209 Union As a result of the fast paced Laighton Gallery Street was acquired through the gen­ lifestyle these days, a sense of belong­ 416 State St., until Feb. 19 erosity of Mr. John Turnbull in 1949 and ing and community has been lost. First ( see page 4 for details) is used for Sunday School classes. The Presbyterian Church, in an attempt to building at 115 Union became the prop­ establish closer ties with Stockade Third Saturday erty of First Presbyterian in 1950. It was neighbors, is hosting an Italian Dinner Poetry at Arthur's the home of the first school in February 19 between 6 - 8 PM (details Sat., Feb. 19 Schenectady under the leadership of the on page 2). It is a free dinner where all 7:30 Sign up 8:00 Readings Dutch Reformed Church, as well as of are welcomed and encouraged to All welcome! Union College from 1796-1804 and attend. What a wonderful time to get to Schenectady's City Hall from 1805- know your neighbors and to experience March Spy Deadline 1815. Mr. H.S. Barney of Barney's the church that has been an important Department Store also used this resi­ part of Schenectady for 240 years. February 15 dence as his home for some time. - Debbie Schneiderwind (calendar continued from page 1) A Personal Memory Dr. Marshall Jones Fri., Feb. 18, 2:30 PM by Michelle R. Kelly SCCC Lally-Mohawk Room, Elston Hall. In memory of Kelly L. O'Neal who was called Free & open to public. into the loving arms of God. (see page 3 for details). For info, call 381-1250 She was a quiet beautiful person who struggled with depression - yet she managed to attend SCCC and "Tough But Fair Education" received Ns and B's in her studies. She was an avid read­ Speaker: Joe Clark, subject of the film er of self-help books to improve her life. She was gener­ Lean on Me, Thurs., Feb. 24, 7:30 PM ous, giving unselfishly always thinking of others regardless SCCC Community Auditorium, Begley Building of what she was going through. Free and open to the public. She often sat outside Arthur's Market reading and talking with friends. She walked Pete's dog in Riverside SCCC Wind Ensemble Performance Park joking how muddy she would get. That gave her great Fri., Feb. 25, 7:30 PM. happiness. SCCC Community Auditorium Begley Building She confided in me often and looked up to me for Free and open to the public. support. We spend a great deal of time together - laughing and being silly. I loved and cared for her dearly like a sis­ 320th Anniversary of First Reformed Church ter that I never had. Feb. 5, 7:30 PM., 8 North Church Street She will be missed dearly. Choral Recital of Sacred Music conducted in part by Dr. Jean Berger New Book with 19th Century Singers from First Reformed Church Choir, Albany Pro Musica, Cobleskill Vocal and Chamber Stockade Photographs Ensemble (100 voices) Susan Rosenthal has just published a collection Premiere performance of "Enter Into His Gates" of late 19th century photographs of Schenectady. commissioned by Dr. Berger for this Celebration. Because so many of the photographs are of the Free and open to public. Stockade, this volume is of special interest to Spy read­ ers. You can buy a copy of Schenectady: Images of America ($18.95) at Arthur's Market or The Open Door. AR7HUR'S r--------------, A Public Market First Presbyterian Church first in 1795 at 209 Union Street 372-3304 • 372-4141 invites the Stockade Community PETE POLACHEK, Owner to be our guests at a complimentary Italian Dinner on Saturday February 19, 2000. Come anytime between 6 to 8 PM to the church 's hall and enjoy food, music and conversation. So that we may plan accordingly we do ask for SondraA. Stephens 172&Union Street• Schenec1ady,NY 12309 an RSVP by February 5. 2000 President {518)372-5853 • Fax (511) 372-5895 "A woman owned jewelry store, for women ... Please call 346-3154 or 877-7897 and the men who love to buy women fine jewelry." L--------------.J 2 Thank you for joining The Stockade Association! Elena Alvarez & Glenn Houston Lyn & Richard Gordon · Teresa & Michael Rossi Meredith Anker Kathuryn Green John Rotundo Jeff Armenti Marie Gutowski Cheryl & Gary Russell Nancy Bell H. Gilbert Harlow Gregory Salomon Susan Bennett Gregory Harper Barbara & Greg Sauer Armon Benny Ruth Harvey Janet Scantlebury Sylvia & Bob Briber Jeanne Hawkey Jennifer & Larry Schmidt Theone Bob Janie & Robert Hayner James Schmitt Liane & Allan Brown Dr. & Mrs. James Holmblad Van Shanklin Jeannette Bruschi Peter Hornby Paul Shave Dr. & Mrs. Colin Burris Donna Hunt Anne Siddall Connie & Marty Colangelo Blaine Johnston Donald Smith Christine Cummings Nancy & Manfred Jonas Josephine Sorensen Emily Curtis Katy & Fred Kindl Jessica Spacil Jean Delgado Mary Kuykendall Letha Stewart Dorothy & Neff Dietrich Pat & John Kwak Rochelle & Donald Stracher William Dimpelfeld Betty & Jim Lane Gertrude Sullivan Ciny & Phil DiSorbo Barbara & David Marhafer Eli Taub Alyson Doherty Pat & George Marshall Raymond Tibbitts Anne Donnelly Elio Matarazzo Joan Vlaun Darlene & Jim Duggan Dennis Meyer Rev. D. Wampler Karen Engelke Susan & Paul Mlodzianowski Clare Weiner & Marie & John Eoff Elizabeth Orsini George Wheeler Shirley Fahey Maria Papa, Brandon Silveria & Jennifer Wells Peggy & Earl Farry Kippling Papa Silveria Helen, William & Christine Witts Werner Feibes Lucy & Jeff Parry Robert Woods Michaela French Lidia Pasamanick Jean Zegger Helen & Al Giulietti Ann & Robert Perry Gretchen Zick Priscilla & Bill Gocha Gerald Plante David Gonsalves John Plocharczyk Become a "member in good standing" Dr. Marshall Jones to Speak and add your name to this list. at SCCC Feb. 18 2:30 PM Send your membership dues Dr. Marshall Jones, research engineer at General today! See page 5 Electric, who earned 34 U.S. patents and 27 foreign patents and is the subject of the motivational book, Never Give Up, by Cheryl A. Weinstein, will speak at SCCC in the Lally-Mohawk Room, Elston Hall. Book Mark saved us money by reconditioning our old signing will follow. 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Condolences to his fam­ One of our most interesting and active local art ily. Our sympathies to the family of Kelly O'Neal studios, the Laighton Gallery, 416 State Street, down who also recently passed away in January. Kelly from Proctor's, is exhibiting five regional artists' land­ had lived on North Church Street. scapes of the Hudson Valley and nearby Adirondacks, from January 22 to February 19. This excellent show We welcome these newcomers to the Stockade: demonstrates that open-air painting in the tradition of • Kirsten Dryden on North Ferry Street.