8ETHLEHE::M PUBLIC LIBRARY DO NOT CIRCULATE °1 V °ng. t·h an ks .............. **** ........F1RM 12054 . G 1 3M3 1().(18-2008 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY 135 voices representing churches from Bethlehem and New Scotland 451 DELAWARE AVE DELMAR NY 12054-3042· will perform in what has become an annual tradition. I ... II ,,1.111 .... 1.1 "I"I "II. II .... 1" I "1.11.1,, I See Page 3 Area News Abazaar Public of gifts St. Stephen's Episcopal hears Church will be holding a craft bazaar and bake sale on Satur­ day, Nov. 17. change See photos on Page 17. New boundaries will mean school changes for some students Common illness strikes most often By JIM CUOZZO [email protected] in the winter m(]lntrl8, Close to 150 parents of Bethle­ j hem students carefully reviewed BY JIM CUOZZO five new redistricting boundary scenarios presented by the firm hired by the school district to may have the flu draw Up new lines to include anew not even know it. Influenza· elementary school.next year. _ ...."breaks'out"~between, the . "We have a lot of iiiformation months of November and March, t~ pre~ent tonight," said "Doug . affecting 5 to 20 percent of the pop­ Everyone needs Hamlin, VersaTrans presid~nt, ulation each year. You can even be who presided over the meeting ... ·iI,good laugh.· . a carrier of. the flu before you are with school board and redistrict­ Sick About 36,000 people die· from Ing committee members lookiog Days are getting colder and flu complications annually. Statis­ nights are getting longer. on. tics like these are all good reasons Three large screens were used In olden days, that meant for people in the Northeast to get in the high school cafeteria on gathering around the fire for an annual flu shot. Tuesday, Nov. 6, to present the an evening of conversation and "Not everybody is getting a flu new maps and track work that stories. shot," said Dr. Elizabeth Whalen, has been done by the committee medical director for Albany Coun- See story on Page 31. since September. When the pre­ . ty's Public Health Department, sentation ended, parents spilled and, she said, that account~ for the out into the hall, where the five main reason people continue to new maps, along with the current get the flu. district boundaries, were set up The Center for Disease Control for display. reports the contagious respira­ Each scenario was based on· tory illness is spread by carners criteria agreed upon by the com­ who cough and sneeze. Flu infec­ mittee and the school board that tions can also occur by touching includes establishment of the ap­ something with the flu virus on it propriate school enrollment,. and and then touching one's mouth or achievement of more rational o Illness Page 19 o Public Page 16 All downhill. Cunningham wins from here Bethlehem supervisor Cunningham, . a . Democrat, re-elected by a wide ran a campaign that pledged to Chris Beckmann's life is cen­ BY JIM CUOZZO tions had Shafer with a 71-vote continue the projects former su­ tered in the mountains. [email protected] lead. margin pervisor Terri Egan began. Cun­ The '21-year-old Altamont 'There was an inputting er· ningham was appointed io April native is currently in Colorado The race for Albany County ror," said John A Graziano, Re­ to replace Egan, who left for a legislator in the 36" District may By JIM CUOZZO state-appointed position. training with the United States publican election commissioner. [email protected] not be decided for another week "I am humbled by the fact that Ski Team for the upcoming sea- Graziano· went on to say the or so. board of elections has now veri­ Team Cunniogham won four voters have the confidence in me son. A voting tally discrepancy fied the initial canvas vote. A re­ of the six contested seats io Beth­ to put me io office for a two-year See story on Page 44. in the race between iocumbent canvassiog of Bethlehem's vote lehem, iocludiog the race for su­ term, and I thank them," said Howard Shafer and challenger was revealed on Friday, Nov. 9, pervisor and control of the town Cunningham, celebrating his win Richard Mendick has now put ·with Mendick remainiog in the board. at the N athanie1 Blanchard VFW Mendick io the lead unofficially lead. Jack Cunniogham defeated Post io Delmar with town Deme>­ with 877 votes to Shafer's 833. crats and supporters. ·111 Albany County Board of Elec· Jim Grady for supervisor with 6 On election night, the unoffi­ o Seat Page 16 a total of 6,045 votes to Grady's o Wins Page 16 , THE SPOTLlGHT$.75 cial tally from the board of e1ec- 3,299. ,~--. '" <~ .......• 'J Page 2' November 14,2007 The Spotlight • .. .. .- IN BRIEF Community groups sponsor . Police Blotter health fair , A health fair will be held at Mammography by appointment, Accident temPor~~~A~bia~y. ~I!~e~or~~s~~!re~!e the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 call 1-888-423-3366. traveling. west on SR-32 when crash. No charges have been Delaware Avenue in Delmar, Representatives from The Bethlehem Police New York on Friday, Nov. 16, Department is investigating a he struck a vehicle traveling filed at this point. the following community northbound on Elsmere Parts of the intersection from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages organizations will be available personal injury auto accident are welcome. that occurred on State Route 32 Avenue. The northbound were closed through the Friday to answer your questions: at Elsmere Avenue in Delmar vehicle, a 2002 Ford Focus, morning commute as members Albany County Health St. Peters Lifeline; Consumer Friday morning, Nov. 9. was operated by Samantha from the Bethlehem police Department personnel will Affairs; N atioilal Grid, Center J. Amato, 22, of Coxsackie. department and state olice administer flu shots for for Excellence in Aging; EPIC; Christopher G. Morey, 57, community residents. Walk-in of East Berne was operating a Amato was transported to the accident reconstruction teain RSVP; Town of Bethlehem's Albany Medical Center Hospital investigated the cause of the registration is available on the Assessor's Office; Bethlehem 1978 asphalt truck registered to day the shot is given. Albany Asphalt and Aggregates with unknown injuries. accident. Senior Services; St. Peters The cost of the flu shot is Home Care; Community covered by l)1any local insurance Hospice; Cornell Cooperative Native American Thanksgiving celebration at Thacher Nature Center providers, including Medicare Extension; NYS Division of On Saturday, NoV: 17, from participants how to make leather both indoors and outside, so Part B and Medicaid. Veteran Affairs; Medicare/ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Emma pouches and beaded bracelets that please dress appropriately to Please bring your insurance Medicaid information; Treadwell Thacher Nature Cen­ symbolize our connection with na­ enjoy the day. card on the day of the shot. Umbrella' of the Capital District; ter will hold its seventh annual ture. Larry Montalto ofNative Ways The fee for this event is $2 for For individuals not insured by Bethlehem Senior Citizens, Inc., Native American Thanksgiving living History will demonstrate ,adults and $5 for families. There an approved provider, a cost of and Bethlehem Public Library. Celebration. tools, musical instruments, and is a small materials fee for each of $25.00 should be anticipated. Pocket calendars provided by Through stories, music, crafts weapons made from natural objects the crafts. I.ight refreshments will All persons should check CDPHP. and demonstrations, partici­ and display an authentic Chippewa be available to purchase. with their doctor before taking For information, call 439- pants will explore the connec­ kitchen. Participants may try their The Nature Center is located the flu shot. 4955, ext. 1176. tions among all living things hand at throwing a spear, starting a on Thompson's Lake in the St. Peters Health Care The health fair is sponsored that are honored in Native fire, or grindiog corn. Helderberg Mountains, just 15 Services will provide screenings by Bethlehem Senior Projects, American teachings. Mohawk Sean Rowe will share his knowl­ miles from Albany. Call 872-0000 for cancer, carbOli monoxide, Inc., Bethlehem Senior Services teacher Rainbow Weaver will edge of primitive skills and edible for directions or information. cholesterol, glucose, hearing, and 'supported through a tell traditional stories and teach wild plants. There will be activities . pulmonary function and asthma grant from the Albany County education. Department for Aging with All screenings are free for funding from the New York those age 60 or older; under 60, State Office for Aging and the Administration on.Aging. FAIIJ 2007 BRIDAL SHOW the fee is $13. Holiday Inn Turf, Wolf Road Bellevue Mobile November 18, 12:30 - 4PM Free Admission Brides Know to Depend On Us REGISTER ONLINE FOR BRIDAL SHOW INVITE atouchofclassllmos. com . , ' , ]' 1"'; From cell phone to phone home, you'll find the best things at Delaware Plaza. At Delaware Plaza, you can pick up classic ring tones and classic movies. And don't forget our 24-hour Hannaford supermarket and more than 30 other shops & restaurants! THE HEART.... OF IT ALL A collection of shops & restaurants for your daily life· 180 Delaware Avenue. Delmar, New York. The Spotlight November 14,2007' Page3 Clatksville, school­ shows off updates Open house features a look at expanded library and "The sense one gets as new cafeteria you walk through the • ",-co -.0- __ ,- _ ;;:. =. ~. By JIM CUOZZO front doors gives you an cuozzoj@spotlightnew!.c~ immediate feeling like Clarksville's our school/It's you belong to one big a great place to be/Warm alld family -- a feeling that we/coming like your family - Clarksville School song grows and is contagious The nearly 60-year-old the longer you stay.