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Waste incinerator a mystery Conrail refuses to answer que:;ions on waste oil plans

lly Mark Stuart Conrail officials remain tight-lipped

this week about a proposed waste incin­erator to be located in the Selkirk Rail Yards in Bethlehem.

While a company spokesperson re­versed herself on whether the plan has already received state approval, she re­fused to answer questions about the type of waste to be burned and ignored inquir­ies about the project's possible connec-

tion with a $110 milli~n deal last year with an Ohio solid waste management firm.

Conrail'ssketchyresponseleavesopen other possibilities in light of recent devel­opments regarding efforts by the giant · rail corporation to sell33 acres of land at the Selkirk Yards.

According to spokeswoman Pat Lyosky: ·c~nrail will shortly file an offi­cial application for approval to construct a solid waste management facility with

the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The application will be a public document available to you at that time. Pendingthefilingofthat document, Conrail has nothing further to add. •

Conrail's latest statement, which was issued Monday afternoon, contradicts their Feb. 5 statement that said: 'The state Department of Environmental Conservation has approved the project and they should be contacted for further specifics."

Bethlehem Building Inspector John Flanigan said last week he contacted Barry Gaut, a mechanical engineer for Conrail in Altoona, Pa. Flanigan said he learned that the incinerator would handle 200 pounds of fuel per hour and produce 11 tons of ash annually.

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Gaut would not comment and referred all inquiries from The Spotlightto Lynsky's office in Philadelphia, Pa.

Lynsky did not answer specific que& tions as to how much ash would be pro­duced, what specifically would be burned in the incinerator, where the ash will be disposed and where the solid waste is currently transported to or disposed. ·

N9r would she comment on whether the project is part of a joint venture be­tween Conrail and OHM Corporation of Findlay, Ohio. In April 1989, the two companies announced a $110 million joint

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Voorheesville bus vote part of plan By Bob Hagyard

Voorheesville's proposed $230,000 school bus bond issue would fit into a new five-year purchase plan geared to updating the fleet, according to district officials.

The plan was announced at the district school board's regular meeting last month. It assumes adoption of both i~ems on the ballot: the $230,000 bond issue to purchase four 6Q.passenger buses and two suburban vans, plus voter approval of the board's June 1989 emergency pur­chase of another full-size bus, a neces­sary step to collecting about $25,000 in state aid.

Polls next Wednesday will open at 2 p.m. and close at 9:30 p.m. at the high school main foyer.

Under the schedule an additional four buses would be purchased, one each

budget year from 1991-92 through 1994-95. State aid, up to 78 percent of the purchase price, would roll in during the year after each purchase. Accordi 'g to Anthony Cashara, assistant superinten­dentfor business, the schedule also takes into account annual district outlays and· the state reimbursem*nt schedule.

Looking at all debt obligations, the schedule calls for a$5,379,509 outlay over the next five years. That would include principal and interest on the bus bond issue, the 1983 energy conservation bond issue, the 1988 Voorheesville Public Li­brary bond issue, and the asbestos re­moval/school reconstruCtion bond issue approved by voters last spring.

Tax impact However, Cashara pointed out, each

line item would generate state aid at predictable intervals as well as interest

on aid money invested by tlie district between the time it is received an 1 the time it must be paid out.

As a result, the year-by-year effect on local tax rates will be barely perce]JLible to district property owners, Cashara said. Local taxpayers are footing $381,729 of the district's debt load for the current school year. That level would rise:

• In 199().91, to $387,723.96, up 1.5 percent over the previous year.

• In 1991-92, to $394,977.21, up 1.8 percent from the previous year.

• In 1992-93, to $410,787.41, up 1.7 percent from the previous year.

• In 1993-94, to $405,840.01, up 1.0 percent from the previous year.

• In 1994-95, to $411,595.01, up 1.4 percent from the_previous year.

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Who votes on pl~n for waste incinerator? By Mark Stuart

Can elected town officials have a say in the review process of the American Ref-Fuel waste-to-energy plant or will the fate of the 1500-ton per day incinerator be determined by appointed officials?

That's the question raised by Councilman Bob Burns in a letter dated FPb. 14 to Supervisor Ken­neth J. Ringler, and the answer will remain unclear until an applica­tion is su omitted by American Ref­Fuel, according to Town Attorney Bernard Kaplowitz.

Ciu-rently it appears that the application would go to the Board of Appeals, which normally hears requests for variances to the exist­ing zoning code. Kaplowitz said state law dictates the town must have a board of appeals. "The town can't delegate authority to the Zoning Board of Appeals and then just take it away from them," he said.

KaPlowitz said in order to know what role may be in order for the town board, the· town will have to know what American Ref-Fuel will be requesting.

variance for lot size depending on how much land the plant will be located on. They may also require a variance for the plant's smokestack, Kaplowitz said, because it may exceed the height limit for structures.

Burns, who asked that a local law be drafted to allow input from elected officials and the public in such matters, said in the letter: "I am advised that the proposals for incineration projects do not require either review or approval by our citizens' locally elected officials, but that such decision making remains with the appointed Zon­ing Board of Appeals. With all due respect to our appeals board, I am troubled by this apparent lack of jurisdiction by the town supervi­sor and the town board."

"While it is necessary that I study the law and review alterna­tives further before offering any creative solutions to my concern, I think it best that the town board authorize and instruct staff to immediately research and recom­mend any legitimate means that might provide for town board re-

Since there is nothing listed in view and approval of any proposed the Zoning Ordinance as a waste- incineration plant in the town of to-energy plant, town law specifi- Bethlehem. I stronglyrecommend cally prohibits it and requires that that these actions be undertaken American Ref-Fuel obtain a spe- immediately, and that, if possible, cia! exception permit, according a local law be developed for board to Kaplowitz. It may also require a . review and for public input."

Based on Burns' request, Super­visor Kenneth J. Ringler has for­warded the letter to Building In- 1

~pector John Flanigan and Town ' Planner Jeff Lipnicky and has asked for their review and recom­mendations.

No official proposal had been presented to the town as of Tues­day. American Ref-Fuel represen­tatives picked up an application from the Bethlehem Building Department in December. In November, project engineer Larry Merington said he expected to have a proposal submitted to the town some time in January.

The project has received strong opposition from both the Colonie and Bethlehem chapters of Work On Waste.

American Ref-Fuel originally unveiled its plans last March to build a $200 million waste-to-en­ergy incinerator on Cabbage Is­land in Bethlehem, located directly. · south of the Port of Albany in a Heavy Industrial zone. Electricity from the project would be sold to Niagara Mohawk Power Corpora­tion. Pllms call for refuSe from the · Capital District to be trucked to the site and the resulting ash to be trucked to a double-lined, double leachate landfill in Colonie which American Ref-Fuel plans to build.

American Ref-Fuel is a joint partnership of Browning-Ferris Industries and Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

D Conrail keeps it quiet (From Page 1) OHM did not return a Monday To-rn Supervisor Kenneth J.

,,. ventureagreement"tosite,design, afternoon telephone call. Ringler said the town was ap-develop and operate a network of ·Conrail and OHM planned to proached by Conrail and off~red a state-of-the-art fixed base resource "consider acquiring existing solid ch.anceto buy the property. Ringler recovery, treatment and disposal waste disposal facilities, if their satd ~e t~wn does n~t have an facilities for solid and hazardous operating history and regulatory excluswenghttonegotiateforthe wastes," according to anApril1989 agency and community relations property. news release. meet the venture's high standards, When asked if the town would

In the release, both Stanley E. and if their locations are consis- be interested in siting a landfill on G. Hillman, Conrail's acting chair- tent with the development of the the property, Ringler said, "That is man, president and chief execu- venture'sresourcerecovery, treat- notthepurposeforwhich the town ::ive officer, and James L. Kirk, ment and disposal network. is interested in the land." OHM's chairman, president and The release further stated: The land is zoned Heavy Indus-CEO, said "the goal of the joint "Conrail is the largest rail freight trial and according to preliminary venture ... is to establish signifi- transportation company in the studies made in the Four County cant participation in the solid and northeast and midwest sections of Solid Waste Study conducted by hazardous waste resource recov- the country. . . In 1988, Conrail the Environmental Facilities Cor­cry, treatment and disposal mar- began to transport solid waste poration in 1988, several areas of kets. These markets are expected shipmentsfromEastCoastorigins southwest Bethlehem and south­to provide substantial future reve- to landfill destinations elsewhere." east New Scotland are suitable for nue and earnings opportunities as The Bethlehem Town Board landfill siting. Further studies of regulatory compliance demands has been meeting in executive those areas are currently under­technically sophisticated, environ- sessionduringthepasttwomonths way by ANSWERS through the mentally secure solutions to the to discuss a possible land acquisi- engineering firm of Malcolm nation'swastedisposalproblems." tionfromConrailinvolving33acres Pirnie, Inc. of Albany. Results of

Gene]. Ostrow, spokesman for, to the west of the Selkirk Yards. thatstudywereoriginallyexpected to be released January 1, but have not yet been published.

OHM Corporation, based in Findlay, Ohio, is described in the news release as "a leading envi- issue.WhenTheSpotlightinquired Sincethatstorywasputms1neu ronmental services company with in April1989 as to how the Conrail- Feb. 7, The Spotlight has received two decades of experience in solv- OHM deal would affect Selkirk, a unconfirmed reports that lubricat­ing environmental problems." . Conrail spokesperson gave no ing oil polluted with heavy metals

"OHM, which had $771 million specifics other than to say Conrail will be burned at the site. Lynsky in revenue for 1988, has a highly would move ahead with its plans, didnotrespondtoaquestionabout regarded reputation in the area of keeping in mind the health and those reports.

the The Grateful Dead rock group began waiting at 2 a.m. Thursday outside Leeder's Video in Delmar for tickets to go on sale for the Knicker­bocker Arena performances .. The March 22, 23, and 24 shows sold out in 90 minutes. Jim Shanley of Delmar is seated in the ·nearest lawn chair.

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regulatory compliance and has environmental concerns of the Conrail will require both En-extensiveexperienceindesigning, community. Con and Bethlehem Building fabricating and operating a broad Lynsky said on Feb. 5: "Conrail Department permits before con­array of chemical, physical ·and expects the incinerator at the Sel- struction on the incinerator can biological waste treatment sys- kirk Yards to begin operation begin. terns. 0~~ has developed a client sometime in late spring. It will not Bethlehem town law prohibits base_whtchl!'cludesmanyFor~e burn anything hazardous or toxic the importation of solid waste for 500 mdl:'strial and transportation and will not affect the air quality of disposal in Bethlehem. As is the c?mi!arues,_aswellasfe?eralagen- the State of New York." case with the American Ref-Fuel ctes, m~ludmg the Envrronmental According to Mike Styk, a incinerator proposed for Cabbage Protection Agency !'nd numerous spokesman from En Con's Region Island in Bethlehem, the legal stat~ ~d)ocal envrronmental au- 4 office in Schenectady, Conrail questionastowhethertheConrail thonties. had contacted him in 1989 with a incinerator is considered a termi-

Conrail'svagueresponsetothe proposal to burn waste diesel oil nalforwasteiftheashisdisposed question of solid waste is not a new and filters. elsewhere remains unanswered.

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Where oversight resides The stipulation that Bethlehem Councilman

Bob Burns is seeking about decision-making on the proposed Cabbage Island incinerator -that it should be in the hands of the Town Board - is exactly right

Unfortunately, it is by no means a sure thing that the Town Board has the pmver to act in this case. It appears that the town may be breaking new legal ground as it grapples with the question of jurisdiction over a garbage­burning power plant. On the one hand, there is state law defining the jurisdictions of various town boards, apparently giving this case to the Board of Appeals; on the other hand there is the town's own law prohibiting the importa­tion of solid waste.

Untangling this ball of yarn can only begin when American Ref-Fuel submits its formal application for its waste-to-energy plant near

Editorials

the Port of Albany.

We are encouraged that Supervisor Ken Ringler appears to be willing to pursue the question raised by Mr. Burns. The council­man wantsthedecision to be made by elected officials, and we agree.

The issue is a far-reaching one that de­serves most serious consideration by indi­viduals who are directly responsible to the voters. As keenly discerning as appointive board members presumably are, they don't fitthat descriptive function. It properly must be up to the supervisor and council mem­bers.

Brushing up Are our area's residents spiffily into prideful

upkeep and upgrading of their homes? You can bet that they are. In spades. And with hammer and tongs, you may also say.

Graphic testimony is to be found in this newspaper, not merely in the seasonal "Home" supplement you're now reading, l;ut also week after week.

Consult the two pages· of our "Business Directory." There you11 find nearly 90 adver­tisem*nts for a wide variety of services, rang­ing from appliance repair and carpentry to tree service and wall coverings. They represent a 100 percent increase since 1985 in vendors' promotions through those useful columns.

Clearly, we're all increasingly committed to keeping our surroundings shipshape.

This edition of the Spotlight newspapers is specially devoted to that promise. We urge readers to make a point of consulting the news, feature articles and advertisem*nts in our pages this week. They can be a solid foundation for the investment that you may be contemplating.

As our"PointofView" guest column points out, the solid economic base on which the Capital District thrives regularly provides sound reason for confidence in such invest­ment.

. , Whose zoo? Or, what's gnu?

It's hard notto be beguiled by the pertinent observation of the president of the newly formed Capital District Zoological Society, when she reported attendance of a lot of enthu­siastic supporters at an organizational meet­ing.

"It was a zoo," ·commented Rachel Baum. But as well motivated as all those zoo fans

are, we trust that sober heads will prevail in looking ~t the di!p,ensions of the project (be-

yond the proposed 200 acres, that is). The ultimate cost is estimated as $35 million. This happens to have a familiar ring for Albany countians, who will remember be­ginning at that figure for the $65 million Knickerbocker Arena.

We must question whether the public would willingly support such an expendi­ture in times of economic stringency for· even essential services. Sorry, Br'er Bear.

Honoring Dr. Perkins May everyone who has bemoaned the dis­

appearance of the old-time physician now offer a symbolic though silent salute to one who doughtily carries on in her profession's high­est tradition.

Anna Perkins, M.D., received that degree from Columbia University 65 years ago. Her patients up in the "hill towns" still benefit from her readiness to make house calls when such attention seems necessary. And, as they know and appreciate, herfee remains stabilized back

where physicians'rates were two generations ago.

The latest testimonial to her most unusual and dedicated record of service came last week­end when she was presented with the "Four Chaplains Award" of Albany Post 105 of the Jewish War Veterans. The award has been re­ceived by a select group of individuals who have been nominated for outstanding service to the community. In paying Dr. Perkins this fitting tribute, the post does honor to itself.

Ash Wednesday The somber season of penitence observed

by Christian faiths opens today as millions of the faithful make due observance of Ash Wednesday.

In the next six weeks many will be turning their thoughts inward toward a contemplation that will help lead to lives fitting to the example

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and teachings of the founder oftheir religion.

Lent, we are told, obtained its name from a word employed in the medieval period to signify spring. The reawakening of so much of 'lature's bounty in this period contrasts with the acceptance of life's more meager aspects which the Lenten season mandates on all believers. ·

Recycling can work if we all pitch in Editor, The Spotlight:

It is unfortunate thatyour edito­riallastweekregarded the Rupert Road recycling site to be incon­venient. Once again, someone discourages recycling because it doesn't provide absolute conven­ience, which the Bethlehem community readily expects.

The Town of Bethlehem has committed itself to recycling as evidenced by the newly created position of recycling coordinator. Rather than cast stones of pessi­.nism, why not work with the town to establish other sites and com­munity action to make it more convenient? Two or three families caneasilyrotate trips to the Rupert Road site, meaning you would have

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to make the trip approximately once every three months, until other more convenient sites be­come established.

Since recycling (glass, card­board, metal and plastic) and start· ing a compost pile, our family's trash pick-up has been cut in half. It's really as simple as recognizing the need to change some of our habits, even if it is a little inconven­ient for a while.

Lisa Faist-Stanton Glenmont

Educators' trip to Russia protested Editor, The Spotlight:

I am writing to express strong opposition to a Voorheesville School District decision. The school board, and, I presume, the Citizen Budget Advisory Commit­tee and Superintendent Alan McCartney, see fit to allocate $4,000 from the school budget to send Dr. McCartney, and two teachers,ArthurWillisandRobert Streifer, to Russia.

This sl]ouldn't be taking place, especially in a time when the district's school taxes have been rising at an alarming rate. These tax hikes are driving out of the school district old and retired

people on fixed incomes, as well as blue collar workers with low pay­ing or seasonal work. .

Dr. McCartney says we will lose $35,000 or 1.5 percent of our state aid. Anthony Cashara, assistant superintendent, says our budget will rise by at least 7.6 percent in 1990-91. He also assumes the teach­ers will continue to receive annual salary increases in the 9 percent range. With all these figures in . mind, I think the board and Dr. McCartney could find better ways to spend our tax dollars than on a trip to Russia.

Maurice !Veightman Voorheesville

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Our own scarlet letter While reading about Ronald field of crime and the law has How about horsewhipping? What

Reagan's spotty memory during pointed up the problem of accom- about tarring and feathering? his testimony in the Poindexter modating the hordes of prisoners Treating the crook to a ride out of case, I found myself nodding in who've run into conflict with nar- town on a rail? We could see how agreement. The former President's cotics laws and other unseemly these rather mild curatives work responses of "I can't recall," or matters. We have so many people before administering some more words to that effect, and other arrested, convicted, and sen- radical punishments such as the generalizations were, from his tenced, that there's no nice place hot iron, the splints under the fin-lawyer's standpoint, absolutely to put them. Convicts are being gernails, and other devices which, perfect. · . turned loose early, those left be- if inflicted on other than the most

Some of Mr. Reagan's vague- hind live in discomfort and dan- hardened cases, might prove ness may be associated with his ger, and prisons can't be built soon unpopular. And at all costs we will hearing and other effects of the enough to alleviate the problems. shun the catherine wheel, though passage of 79 winters, but the ef- the specter of it could serve to feet fits nicely with a special tech- discourage certain rude tempta-nique which surely he has been England exported tions. well counseled on over the years. undesirables to The idea of. public obloquy is Actually, my own nod was more in recognition than mere agreement. other continents interesting in its promise of

The two mostimportantlessons straightening out miscreants at a minimum of public expenditure. that I've learned (after reading and

The expense of providing more Among the individuals clogging writing) are: If you find yourself being interrogated by an officer of prisons is an unwelcome burden the courts are DWis. In reading

the law, respond only: "I want to on governments and lawful citi- the court proceedings, you find

see my lawyer." Just that, no more. zens in these pinched times. that most of them suffer a few months of license suspension. And when being questioned un- I would like, therefore, to mod-Whatthen?Supposethattheircar's der oath, don't be too certain about estly offer a solution. Why don't license plate was a distinctive one, what you know or recall; Qualify we go back to the good old Ameli-warning the rest of the world of even the most distinct recollection can ways of handling offenders? their tendency?That kind of"scar-with such phrases as "As best I can The methods that were good let letter" might do a world of good. recall," or "To the bestofmyreco~ enough for our forefathers ought The same sort of threat might be lections," etc. I've practiced the to be good enough for us, should extended, after a little creative latter evasion, but never have had they not? Let us hark back to the thought, to numerous other per-occasion to demand a lawyer's Massachusetts Bay Colony, where

presence. Such an individual can the precepts of righ(-thinking petrators.

be, however, a very comfortable people prevailed. For truly major offenders, such security,blanket, I'm told. I have in mind, for example, the as traitors, we might well return to

The advantage of a faulty untapped potential in the renewed practices of the navies of days of meinory, or a· qualified answer, is use of stocks, those heavy timber yore in cases such asJ ohn Walker, of course protection against a per- frames with holes for the ankles aNavyman in his day. What comes jury charge in case someone and wrists. These were, as I under- to mind is the forgotten business chooses to dispute your state- stand it outdoor affairs. The cost known as "flogging 'round the ments. Obere will be no charge would be nominal: iio big building fleet," which was just as bad as it for this commentary, which is not program necessary. Further, sounds. And don't forget the fate being offered as professional ad- didn't the culprit bear a legend as of people like Nathan Hale and

· vice.) to his (her) offense? Such public John Andre. What! Have we gone labeling might help to deter many so soft that we won't even consider * * *-* * a would-be chiseler. the permanent cure for misbehav-

My other reading lately in the I see many useful variations. ior? It's cheap, and certain.

CONSTANT READER

_ How it was with Reagan The problem that I have with

_ magazines is that they're all dated, and I tend to run ·out of column space before the issues become outdated. I have a small pile of magazines bearing "February" as the issue date, and here it is the last day of February. By now, the March issues are also on hand or on the newsstands or in the mails. ·

But, so saying, let's spare a glance or so at some of these peri­odicals before they enter the "out" barrel.

One magazine that I ordinarily don't have much time for is called "M" (as in male). It's a product of Fairchild Publications, which in turn happens to be owned now by Capital Cities/ ABC. (So those of you who recall that weak and faint UFH signal that many years ago was dispatched to us from the old "haunted house" on a remote hill in North Greenbush, the genesis of Cap Cities, can now savor su~ fancy magazines as "M" as well as all the other byproducts. These latter include the latest TV rage, "The Funniest Home Videos.")

After that prolonged parentheti­cal point, let's return to magazines and "M." Among its dozens and dozens of full-page photos of males in fancy, odd, or mod garb, there are a half'dozen articles of at least

-passing interesUAII have to do

with individuals in communica- .likewise instructive. tions; all are men (Mailer, Mur­doch, Graham, plus a couple of others) except for onewoman, who happens to be very much in the public eye just now. She goes under the name of Peggy Noonan; she was a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and then for George Bush before she retired to write a book about how it was at the White House, 1984-88. The book now is

On the inside, she saw the President a victim of deafness

An up-to-date writer would now refer to her as "Noonan."Butthat's not my style. On the other hand, to call her "Peggy" so quickly might seem to be slightly presumptuous, and cause somereaders to assume that this reviewer can't always be 100 percent objective. So let's try to stick to such inoffensive pro­nouns as "she" and "her"; proba­bly not "it."

She casts herself as an unrecon­structed conservative, shaped by a variety of factors including her religion; her revulsion against the anti-war poseurs of the early 70s, when she was an idealistic stu­

------------ dent; and her fascination with

what's called a best-seller. I haven't seen her book, and

probablywon'tuntil some thought­ful person finds it for me (in paper­back, for sure). But I did stumble on an hour-long interview with her on the C.Span channel, and then on this "M" brief feature. I predict that we have only begun to see and hear. Peggy Noonan. I can't de­scribe much about the TV inter­view, except that it was captivating in range and candor and direct­ness. But the "M" piece, which the editors definitely play down (it's in a segment they label "entertain­ment"). is very informative and

Ronald Reagan. But in the "M" interview she votes BillBradley "a mainstream guy" as the best choice for the Democrats in 1992 ... ."very tough on the Republicans."

Her view of speechwriting un­der Reagan: "Imagine beautiful vegetables being forced through the grinder and being rendered into a smooth, dull, textureless puree." On the job, she resented and sparred with "the Harvard­heads" from the State Department with whom she was required to contend about choice of expres-

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Now's the time for remodeling

Tlul contributor of this week's guest editorial is president of Herm Ungerman, Inc., electrical contractor in Albany. By Henn Ungerman

Ashasbeentrueformany Do "nt o+View generations, we who live in I' 1 Z 'J • · the Capital District can be especially thankful for the special benefits that we enjoy.

This advantage holds true in good times and slack times alike in the nation's economic picture. Because of the stabilizing influence of State government employment, we a:re able to main­

.. tain a degree of relative prosperity that few other metropolitan centers are able to share. Our area is, in fact, one of the most affluent of any that I am personally familiar with.

The availability of money here, as a direct result of having this governmental comforter tucked in around us, has many desir­able effects, both direct and indirect

For example, as everyone knows, the real estate market is in the doldrums almost everywhere. The Capital District is no exception, though the cash flow picture is keeping us buoyant, generally speaking: In my business contacts, I find a cautious outlook on the part of developers and many others. ·

Residential properties that are sale priced below $100,000 are moving reasonably well. The same is true of inore expensive residences, those priced at above $250,000. It is the dwellings in the great middle range--'-from about $100,000 to the quarter­million mark-that are fin(ling a slower market.

Sociologically speaking-and in the most personal, human sense-the impact is widespread, taking numerous forms.

In many instances, I have found, families have given up the nice idea of moving up from smaller dwellings to larger ones-and are instead making do with the ot..l home, but with renovations, improvements, and even additions. In parallel instances, couples are buying the home priced below $100,000 (though they had aspired to someplace "bigger and better"), and then they're doing remodeling. The concept of pulling back at this time and being content to do some upgrading of present quarters is being quite widely adopted.

· - Current competitive sharpness among contractors is good news for anyone considering property improvement.

Such considerations are particularly true, of course, with very young couples, who haven't had the opportunity to build toward a down payment. They need help from parents or elsewhere if they're to figure in the housing market. Upgrading smaller and/ or older dwellings is often their best answer. This was especially the case when mortgage rates were very high; but since rates have been declining it has seemed worthwhile to look again for what's possible.

These various elements are all contributing to a growing readiness to remodel rather t~an to purchase, and this is most true in regard to buying new structures. By handling the cost of such improvements through refinancing a mortgage, or by of>. taining a new mortgage, families are additionally benefitting in that the nation's tax policy still aliows mortgage interest costs to be deductible.

These are factors that are on the plus side in our local economy. On the o11er hand, it has been a long time since the housing market--<:onstruction, transfers, improvements-has experi­enced such a slowdown as we've been feeling. I find this sums up the. outlook of business people in my field across the board- · general contractors and subcontractors alike, and in fields rang­ing from electrical work, with which I am most familiar, to plumbing, carpentry, and otltertrades. When we don't see clearly where the economy is heading, we tend to become uneasy. Among the side effects is that competition becomes keener. This is true, in part, because when· construction is at a peak many contractors won't be "bothered" with remodeling. Just now, that picture has been very greatly altered, understandably.

In my business, I am glad to be able to keep my staff busy, and grateful that we're working every day. This, I feel confident, is an outlook that prevails just about anywhere in contracting and service businesses.

We can't see very far into the future, so "next week" is our focus. This competitive sharpness is good news for everyone who may be contemplating improving tlteir property, be it residential or commercial.

And you can be sure that we11 all bounce back, as our fortunate and favored Capital District always has.

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Our rudderless airport: who can make it fly?

of our departure. Cars had been abandoned all along both sides of the access road~ It was an almost unbelievable situatioiL

We are just hoping that there will actually be an operational air­portouthereasandwhenit'strans­ferred to some owner or lessor who will know how to manage it effectively, successfully, and safely. · Name submitted

ership of one's peers, the time­consuming nature of consensus, all these were touched upon. I am really proud of these Bethlehem teachers, and pleased my student · ·

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abouttheoff-and-ondevelopments ___ __:;..._ _____ _ h dul and elderly figurehead, reaching Parsons sc e es across the conference table for the in the various futures envisioned time to make our flight (we were

fortheAlbanyCountyAirport.Our taking the children to Disney session for parents jar of jellybeans as his cabinet

neighborhood happens to be quite World), we barely made the flight. Anorientationse8sionforadults closetooneoftheairport'sbounda- Myhusband'sfrustrationintrying School discussions interested in becoming foster or ries,sowedofeelquitepersonally tofindaparkingplaceinoneofthe • , • adoptive parents will be held on involved with what happens there. lotsaddedtothenear-misstrauma. . Wln parents pralse Wednesday, March 7, at Parsons

Butthefutureprospects are one Conditions in the terminal were all Editor, The Spotlight: Child and Family Center, 60 Acad-thing; the day-to-day operations but impossible due to the jam of Recent! the three sections of emy Rd., in Albany, at 7 p.m. there currently are also of con- people who, like ourselves, were Bethleheni''central High School's Single or married couples who cern to us as well as to residents of trying to make flights. ninth grade Global Studies worked are at least 21 years years old and the Capital District generally. Over This bad scene came to a head on a special project, a Model United live ~ithin 50 miles ~~Albany may aperiodofseveraldaysthismonth, when we found that the X-ray Nations.Forseveraldays,students qualify as prospective foster or there seemed to be a near-break- machine that inspects carry-on did independent research on indi- adoptive parents. down of the airport's ability to luggage and parcels in the main "!dual topics, prepared for discus- To reserve a place at the meet­handle travelers with anything corridor was out of order. All pas- s10n groups, and eventually came ing or for information call 426-approaching decent conditions. sengers' things had to be individu- together to debate various propos- 200o. '

I assume that lots of people saw ally opened and inspected. als, propositions, and amend-thatphotointhedailypapershow- When we returned five days ments. Students seemed really ing long lines of autos that were later,lo! The X-ray device was still excited about the process, and trying to get onto the airport's broken (or, perhaps, again). In all ·often debated fine points far be­access roads. My family happened the confusion, no one was provid- yond the normal class time.

Retirement planning topic of program

Peter Luczak and Nancy Parella of Reed and Waddell Financial Service will present "Pre-Retire­ment Planning, • on Thursday, March 8, at the Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Rd. at 7:30p.m.

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to be part of that traffic jam. We ing information to travelers as to The three teachers involved, weresoagitatedbeforewegotout what to expect, or whether the Robert Poplaski, Peg O'Ro.urke ofitandintotheterminalbuilding variousflightswerebeingdelayed and Jim Nehring, are to be ap­that I can't report how long we toaccommodatepeoplewhowere plauded for such a successful, were stuck, but even though we so unexpectedly held up. stimulating exercise in learning. had given ourselves what had Outside, the turmoil was even Higher-level thinking skills, prob­seemed like more than enough worse than it had been at the time !em solving, ~eart of debate, lead-

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thrashed out policy. • The article quotes her directly:

"He doesn't hear very much, and his appearance of constant good humor is connected to his deaf­ness. He misses much of what is not said directly to him, but he assumes it is good."

Before speechwriting, Peggy Noonan was a radio/TV news writer at CBS. "She still keeps her liberal friends (from that time) because she says life would be too limiting without them. In fact she is close to Dan Rather, the nemesis of the right ... ." '

Having seen her on TV for an hour straight the other evening, my forecast is that CBS or one of the other nets will bring her back as a key interlocutor somewhere in the news/ commentary arena.

As for the other February magazines, I guess that I've run out of space and time for them. Again. Corrections

A Feb. 14 article on the Bethle­hem Planning Board incorrectly reported that one of five proposed subdivision lots located on the property of Harry Gochee on Dawson Road, Delmar may require Board of Appeals review. The sub­division meets all of the require. ments for "keyhole, • "flag" or "es­tate" lots under Article 6-A of the Bethlehem Zoning Code.

A Feb. 7 article on the conver­sion of Kensington Apeartrnents in Delmar to senior citizens' con­dominiums incorrectly listed the number of units for sale. All of the condominiums are for sale.

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l • • St. Catherine's to offer free training session D Reva optzons expenszve St.Catherine'sCent~forChil· orientation to comrimnity agen-(From Page 1) Santola warned that if Bethle- "Welcome stranger"- the dren,40NorthMainAve.,Aibany, cies.

hem were to use a similar ques- term given t~ the practice of as- isplanning~freetraini?gpro~!ll" Participants who success. ~lly their fair share while others pay 1 h d h < • t t d ob••'"'"~ 1 te th 1 bl tionnaire, the courts would see it sessing a new y pure ase orne •Or persons m eres e m ~~.,. comp e e program are e Jgl e

less." as a blatant stalling method and atahighervaluethancomparable part-time employment . as for part-time employment as par. In the meantime, the town punitive action against the town homes that have not changed paraprofessional human servtces · ·~nt aides, home aides, therapy

should move ahead with a good would be likely. "The courts have owners- was found to be uncon· workers. The four-day training aides, and respite care providers. public relations approach by keep- said that's nonsense, they've taken stitutional under the Equal Protec· program will focus on human A high school diploma is required ingthepublic informed, Mancuso the position of 'don't tell us what tion Clause by both U.S. and New' needs assessment, family life and experience with children and said. "Reassessment without pub- you're trying to do, show us,' • he YorkStatecourtsin1988and 1989, dynamics,childabuseandneglect, families is preferred. lie relations is a bad idea," he said. said. respectively. relationship building skills, and Call45J..6700 for inf~rmation.

When the new rolls are pub- According to several sources, What can Bethlehem do until • ffi te h ksh lished Mancuso said there is a the cost of a reval for Bethlehem 1992 to avoid further lawsuits? Extenston to o er ac er _wor ops pro~ to sotl:en the impact on could range between $500,000 and Santo Ia said th~t?wn ca!lonlysh_ow Cornell Cooperative Extension ter in Voorheesville. the community and mitigate the · $700,000 for approximately 11,000 _the courts thatit !S '!'Ovtngto brmg ofAibany County will offerTeacher There will be no charge for the tax shift known as the Homestead Jots. Mancuso said the state offers abou!a change m 1ts ~ssessment Workshops on "Incubation and workshop, and a buffet supper will Tax Share Concept. The system areimbursem*ntof$8perlotfor practices.Thomp~nsrudalthough Embryology"andthe"WatchYour be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Pre­has only been used in about 25 revaluation. The town has sepa- the town knows Its ro_lls may be Waste Recycling Program." registration is required. Call 765-municipalitiesandseveralcommu- rately budgeted $150,000 for its errant, he can not nullify the_cur· Embryology Workshops are 3500 for information. nities have opted not to use it. jata inventory update, which can r~nt rolls and can ~nly contmue scheduled for Wednesday, March Under the program, the tax share also beusedinthefirststageofthe w!th t!'ose rolls un!!J the, revalu-

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G Janine . McAssey of revaluation and slowly increased r v · out what I have no"' I can't assess ti\'e ExtensiOn Center, reen b f th over a period oftime. In order to be able to keep the lik 1 was I'm in' a dilemma," St., in Albany, and on Wednesday, Voorheesville is a mem er o e

rolls accurate from year to year, The ' 'd Mi!fch 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the recentlyformedHolyCrossDanc-Mancuso would not speculate thetownmorethanlikelywillkeep ompson sru · . w;u:~m E meek Extension Cen- ers at Holy Cross College.

on how much of an impact a reval its .rolls on a c~~~uter syste'!' Support group meeting ter in Voorheesville. The first performance by the wouldhaveonBethlehem."Ifyour h hth stateD1v1s1onofEquali h W: · group of about a dozen students assessment practices have been w .

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good, the tax shift is minimal if zatio~ and ~sessm~nt C3!1 offer parents who have experienced a is scheduled for Wednesday, will include a variety of styles, ·they have been bad, the shift is techrucal asslstan~ m se~\~~ miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic March14,from4:30to 6p.m.atthe ranging from classical ballet to a larger "he said, stressingthatreval In the town of Guilde:Ian • w 1~ pregnancy, or the death of a William F. Rice Jr. Extension Cen- display of African dance. does not create new taxes, 1t on th

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redistributes the burden of taxes 1987• e ro s are u ate ~u- March 1, at 7:30p.m. in the large on the residents of a community. allyatacostof$30,000peryear. If boardroomatSt.Peter'sHospital. Mancuso said·on an average, the you go into reassessment you're Themeetingwillfocusongrieving tax shift tends to move toward the making a large in~estment, • differences between parents to residential side of the assessment Ringler said .. "'f!lat ~nvestment help strengthen communication roles by four percent. should be mamtained. and understanding between

He also said that the greatest The issue of revaluation came parents after the loss of a child. Shiftsarenotbetween theresiden· about as a result of a recent co~t Call 454-1602 for information.

decision thatfound the town guilty tialand commercial categories, but of"welcome, stranger" assessment are usually within a category it- practices in the assessment of self, such· as intra-residential or Adams Station apartments in Del· intra-commercial. mar. Although the decision spe-

Supervisor Kenneth J. Ringler cifically applied to Adams Station, saidhewouldlookatotheroptions Santola has advised the town to that may help mitigate the impact conduct a revaluation to avoid fur. of a tax shift, such as increasing ther lawsuits

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the ceiling for senior citizen ex­emptions above what the state aJ. lows and offering agricultural as­sessments for farms through th~ assessor's office.

Kaplari read a newspaper ar­ticle on how the City of Albany has distributed questionnaires to homeowners to begin its revalu­ation process. The questionnaires ask how many rooms are in a · house, what kind of utilities, how many stories is the house and other assorted questions on architec· ture. Kaplan implied that this tech· nique was not a viable method of -moving toward improving its as­sessment rolls, but rather was a stalling technique.

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Political sign law to be considered

The Bethlehem Town Board will address separate issues of political signs and the use of hunt­ing devices on park lands when it meets tonight (Wednesday) at7:30 in the Bethlehem Town Hall

The board is also expected to vote on the zoning change for the Beverwyck senior campus on Krumkill Road in North Bethle­hem and discuss a letter from the U.S. Postal Service regarding the relocation of the Slingerlands Post office to the intersection of I.e­Grange and New Scotland roads.

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At the request of Dave Austin, administrator of parks and recrea­tion, the board will review a pro­posed local law titled "Town of Bethlehem Hunting Ordinance" that would prohibit the use of fire­arms, bow and arrow, traps and other hunting devices on town­owned property. Violators could face a $250 fine.

Five darkened squares where the Honda marquee used to be displayed is all that remains on this West Yard· Road warehouse in Selkirk. Although Honda

·vacated the warehouse earlier this year, it serves as a warehouse for other companies. Bob Hagyard

Supervisor Kenneth J. Ringler is proposing a local law that would limit a political sign to 12 square feet in total size (six square feet

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signs to 30 days prior to an election Old Hellebergh Chapter, Na- and three days after an election.

tiona! Society Daughters of the The proposed law says that signs American Revolution, will meet at may not be attached to fences, 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 1, trees, utility poles, bridges and attheMynderse-FrederickHouse, traffic signs and should not pres-Rt. 146, in Guilderland Center. ent a traffic or safety hazard.

111espeakerwillbeMaryEllen Five Rivers to hold Jennings, who will speak on "New York State and the Constitution." tree exploration For information, call 756-2273. Five Rivers Environmental Group to present EducationCenter,GameFarmRd.,

Cash taken Bethlehem Police are investi­

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The burglary was reported by a relativetakingcareoftheresidence while the owner and family were on vacation.

Fifty dollars in cash was stolen while many small valuables were 'lverlooked.

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The Uterature Group of the o Saturda March 3 at 2 p m n y, • · ·• Approxirnately$1400injewelry Delmar Progress Club will pres- and repeated at the same time on was stolen from a residence at 9 ent a book review of "They Always Sunday, March 4. Wakefield Ct. in Delmar sometime Call Us Ladies," on Tuesday, The outdoor program, entitled, between 7:30 and 11 p.m. on Fri­March 13. "The Beauty of Trees," will dem- day, Feb. 23, according to police.

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Becker to kick off PARP Honor students named "New York: A State of Mind" is

the theme of this year's Parents as Reading Partners Program begin­ning Thursday, March 1 with a big kick-off celebration.

The evening will begin at 7 p.m. at the Becker School. Beginning the festivities will be A.W. Becker teacher Joyce Hunt who will be read excerpts from her recently published book Eat Your Heart Out Victoria Chubb. Hunt will also be autographing copies of her work. Hodge Podge Books of Albany will be on hand with a supply of Hunt's books ..

ing the RCS High School office or by contacting any drama club member. Adult and student priced tickets are available.

Board seats This year three RCS school

board mem hers will be facing re­election. The terms of Sherry Putney, Konrad Raup and Thomas Rotello expire this spring. Persons interested in seeking a seat on the board are required to file a petition ·.vith the district by Monday, April 9 no later than 4:30p.m. Petitions are available from the district of-

fices 26 Thatcher Street, Selkirk Victor J. Carrk, principal, and duru;g business hours. Elections Howard B. Enge!Jr, vi~e principal will be held in May with the three of the RCS Semor H~gh School candidates receiving the highest have announced students who vote totals being elected. have attained scholastic averages

Arti ts d of 90 or higher to be named to the 8 name high honor roll.

Pieter B. Coeymans School has G d 9 named the artists of the month. ra e They are Robert Conway for his Laura ~yers, ~ellie _Benn, Si-drawing "Like Miro" after study- m_onC~rdmg,KatieDarline,Aaron ing the work of artistJean Miro. Dmard1, James Feuerbach, Jon-

Conway isafourthgrader. Also athan J~ssen, ~berly Kotuk, medwasJasonStephens a fifth Joanna U~ertucc1, Ian Lob~ell,

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Entertaining that evening will be George Ward, a songwriter and Albany man faces two felony counts

Rauche, Kristina Shubert, Re­bekah Shufelt, Seth Strope and Kira Walle. storyteller who will enchant with Bethlehem police arrested an

songs and tale of New York state. Albany man early Saturday morn­Refreshments will be served and ing on two felonies, resisting ar­co-chairpersonsDebbieMoonand rest and criminal impersonation, Donna Crisafulli are hoping for a and misdemeanor driving while big turnout and strong participa- intoxicated. tion in the program.

Police stopped Paul Mitchell, Lenten fish fries 25, of Madison Ave., Albany, at the

With the Lenten season upon cornerofroutes85and140at4:08 us, the ladies of the Selkirk Num- a.m. on Feb. 24 for failing to keep ber 1 Fire Company are planning rlghtandcrossingthroughablink­to hold four Fish Fries every other ing red light. Friday beginning this week. The Upon initial questioning by fish dinners are available for eat- police, Mitchell reportedly offered ing in or for take out if patrons the name of the vehicle's owner as bring their own containers. The his own. Then, after failing pre­dinners will be served at the fire- · liminary tests for the presence of house on Maple Avenue from 4 alcohol,policesaidMitchell"physi­until7 p.m.

cally grabbed" the arresting officer's arm when the officer at­ Grade 10 tempted to examine a wallet con- Pamela Ashby, Ryan Carrk, taining Mitchel's accurate identifi- Stacy Civill, Jennifer Eichner, cation. Mitchell reportedly also Tracey Fuhrman, Games Grube, resisted handcuffing. Matthew Gutchess, Michael Hale,

According to police, Mitchell's Randi Heitzman, Maureen Ho~n, blood alcohol content at the time Mary JaneKosowsky, SaenMaile, ofhisarrestwas.19.Heissched- Dena . Marshall, .. Aar_on uled to appear before Judge Peterp M_ cCornuck, Paul PariSI, Jessica Wenger in Bethlehem Town court 1erce, Colleen Schermerhorn, on Tuesday March 6 at 4 p.m. Cha;le~ Seega!, Peter Sofranko,

' ' Ker1 Spisak, Allison Stooks, Dawn Sylvester and Elaine Watters.

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Fruday, Beth Kane, Amy Lobdell, Joan Marie Nunziato, Amy Pass, Matt Schabrow, Albert Skop and Kim VaiiDerzee.

Grade 12 Sara Ayers, Jason Barrios, Jo­

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Bethlehem chamber plans dinner dance

The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner dance on Saturday, March 3, at the N ormanside Country Club, Salisbury Rd., in Delmar, at 6:30p.m.

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Ida Mead Slingerland: Diary of her life in 1925

In this issue we continue our Meadfarnilysagawithentriesfrom the diary oflda Mead Slingerland, written in 1925.

These entries follow our Feb. 7 report on life on Mead's Lane and bring Ida's diary forward by a decade.

It is interesting to note that al· though she took a trip to Bermuda, something quite unusual for the middle class person to do in those days, she only records in her diary the bare facts of the journey. There is no word as to her excitement or anticipation in traveling to this far­off place, no mention of whether

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January 1925 21-22-Quilted;23rd-Started

with Clarence to call on Mrs. Creble, road blocked with NYC bus collision. Fmished quilting.

24 - Watched eclipse of the sun. Edith went to Kathryn Martin's wedding. I called on Mrs. Creble, was run in ditch by NYC bus.

28 - Missionary meeting at C.B. Hopkins. Tied off two quilts for Gray Hawk Mission (Ref. Ch. mission in Kentucky). Covered dish lunch.

February 4 - All day meeting of Ladies

Aid. Cut and sewed carpet rags, covered dish lunch. 11 present.

18- At Johns. Edith went to ·Helpful Club at Eleanor Slinger­lands. Mending, cleaned, and worked butter, went to Oyster Supper.

March 1 - To Selkirk on noon train.

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24th-Turned window shades. Done mending, made nut cake with nuts I picked out for two days previous. Missionary meeting at Mrs. Anthony Pangburn's P.M.

6-Cleaned front and side door yard. Mended and packed clothes for Bermuda.

7-Went to Albany with John. Met Aunt Tillie and Viola at Troy boat dock off Maiden Lane. 7:30

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p.m. left for New York (on night ironed,mendedJohn'scoat,helped boat). Edith clean woodhouse.

8 - Reached New York at 8 May a.m., left for Furness Bermuda 4 _Cleaned dioiog room stove Pier, sailing at 11 a.m. pipe and ioside stove, and washed

9-9 a.m. more than 300 miles the wall. A man called to serve a from N.Y. io the Atlantic. citation paper, called but I was out.

10 - Landed at Bermuda, 9 A silk stocking agent called. a.m. G,ibbs Lighthouse, p.m. . 10 - Mother's Day. Edith, AJ..

11-Sea Gardens, a.m., Elbow bert and I went toSS and church. Beach, p.m. Mildred Prindle and family called,

12- St. Georges all day, and also Mr. Hallenbeck and_ 01-Hanillton Cathedral evening. iver. I went to Ed's after church.

Ida Lee is sick. 13 - Shopping a.m., Spanish 16-Edith and I baked cakes, I'oiot, p.m.

pies and made cream,-am. Done 14 - Sailed from Bermuda. Sat. cleaning. Alberf'Vanderzees 15 -At sea. folks called aod Helen W. prepared 16 - Landed at New York 9 Mrs. Pangburn's birthday dioner.

a.m., to Prioce George Hotel. Frank was taken ill so 2 less at 17-BusfromWoodwardHotel party.

toAlbany9a.m.Home6:30. Union- 22- I went to Albany to see Ville Drama evening. about paint. !cleaned setting room

woodwork, painted window 19-HadDr. Washburn, tonsil- sashes, sandpapered woodwork

litis. (Apparently travelliog had and painted base board. Edith proven a physical drain.) varnished.

23 -About the same but have 28 _ 1 cleaned and straight-been workiog all the time. Made ened parlor and all upstairs and pie, cake, mended, helped Edith went after ferns. Edith mowed. I set out gladiolus. fixed yard outside fence.

27 - Went to Albany on bus. 29 _Cleaned chioa closet a.m. Went to E. and G. Vanderzees. Met Went with C. Crocker to cemeter­Rita and V mnie and bought hats. ies and called on Anna Bell and Went to hear puss*foot Johnson. Mrs. E. Fox and Ed and Idii. Went

28-LeftE.andG.Vanderzees, tp Sunday School convention io returned on bus. Edith went to · evenmg. Delmartohearpuss*footJohnson. June

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Kiwanis planning special service Tiie Kiwanis Club of New Scot-, r ·-----"""1

land is sponsoring the 18th annual Henry Tiger Ecumenical Service IV ()Oibe€lsv·me on Thursday, March 1 beginning • "'"'"" at 7:30 p.m. at the New Salem L-----::-::-:::7' Reformed Church on Rte. 85. The Lyn Stapf

Lent service will include Rev. ' Bruce Weirks of the New Salem gram on "Contemporary Flower Church; Rev. Gregory Pike of the Arranging" offered by Debbie New Scotland Presbyterian Bassler, proprietor of the Flower Church; Rev. Arthur Toole of St. Emporium. The public is invited. Matthew's Roman Catholic Forinformationontheprogramor Church; and Rev. George Klohck the garden club, contact president of the First United Methodist Marybeth Portanova at 765-4544. Church of Voorheesville. · Library board to meet

Begun by the late Henry Tiger, The board of trustees of the Kiwanis Club member, the service Voorheesville Public Library will encourages people of all faiths to hold its monthly meeting on come together in worship. An Monday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in ecumenical choir composed of the board room of the library on members of all area churches will School Road. The meeting is open leadthesinging.Refreshmentswill to the public.· beprovidedatasocialhourfollow- School festival slated ing the service. All are invited.

Garden club to meet The Heldervue Garden Club

will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the social hall of the First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville. Following a busi­ness meeting, there will be a pro-

On Thursday, A_pr. 26, Clayton A Bouton High School will hold its annual arts festival. This year's program entitled "2020: Eyes on

the Future" will include a special career awareness program. Area business people and professionals are invited to come share their

expertise with the students. To participate, contact the high school at 765-3314.

Write your own history The Voorheesville Public Li­

brary will sponsor a special six­session course on "Writing Your Personal History" given by author­historian Dennis Sullivan. Classes wUI be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 15 and 29 and April19 and 26 and May 3. To register for this free program, call the library at 765-2791. · On Thursday, March 8, the li­

brary will hold the third in a series of financial planning seminars of­fered by Peter Luczak and Nancy Parella of Waddell and Reed. To sign up for next week's session on "Pre-Retirement Planning, • call the library.

Plans St. Paddy's bash St. Patrick's Day is right around

the corner and the Voorheesville American Legion invites everyone to celebrate at its annual St. Patrick's Day dinner-dance on Saturday, March 10, from 6:30p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Legion Hall on Voorheesville Avenue. The cost of the evening which includes a

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traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, dancing and refreshments is $12 per person. For reservations, call the legion at 765-4712 after noon. Association to hear speaker

The New Scotland Historical Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 8 p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem.

Guest speaker will be Norman Rice, curator of the Albany Insti­tute of History and Art, who will speal< on the Albany bazaar. The public is invited.

Library to host magic performance

The Voorheesville Public Li­brary will present "Magic by Keefe, • on Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m., at 51 School Rd., in Voorheesville.

Call 765-2791 for information.

4·H'ers display pinecone ornaments

The Morning Glories 4-H club ofDelmarrecently displayed hand­made·pinecone ornaments at the Holiday Fair at Northway Mall. The club is preparing for the be­ginning of its 16th year by com­pletingtheirthirdprojectthisyear.

One such project is "Heritage and Horizons," a colonial period

. toy making project Another com­pleted project is "Bake Cakes that Count. • where the club learned about kilocalories, sugars, fats and flours.

Selkirk man arrested A Selkirk Man wanted on fel­

ony charges from South Carolina andWashingtonD.C.wasarrested by deputies of the Albany County Sheriffs Department on Thursday morning, Feb. 22, after being stopped for speeding on Route 32 in Bethlehem.

PolicesaidJamesPatterson,23, was operating a vehicle stolenfrom NorthMyrtleBeach,S.C. Hewas charged with criminal possession of stolen property fourth degree and driving while intoxicated.

Patterson was arraigned by Town of Bethlehem Justice Roger Fritts as a fugitive from justice and remanded to Albany County Jail without bail. He faces extradition on the out of state felonies.

Man injured James G. Deragon, 20, of Box

46 Feura Bush was injured when his vehicle crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Monday, Feb. 26, at8:41 a.m.

Police said Deragon was at­tempting a turn from West Yard Rd. in Bethlehem onto an access road when his jeep hit a trailer owned by Cumberland Transport of Syracuse. He complained of pain and was transported . by Delmar Ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Deragon was ticketed for im­prudent speed. The jeep was damagedalongtherightfrontside, passenger side window, and wind­shield. The trailer was undamaged.

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By Mike Larabee Thereweresomecomplaintsabout Voorheesville residents will speeding and some people wanted

discover that four Village Party us lo concentrate on improving incumbentsaretheonlynameson the downtown area. Otherwise the ballot in the annual elections peopleseemsatisfiedwiththeway March 20. things are going."

Mayor Ed Clark, trustees Dan "Most people in Voorheesville Reh and Susan Rockmore, and wantthevillagetorernainthesame. Village Justice Kenneth Connolly That's what we're trying to do." he are all running unopposed in bids added. for new four-year terms. Polls will be open on March 20

"We have no objection to cam- from noon to 9 p.m. at the fire­paigning," said Clark, "but what house on Altamont Road. we like about this is that it's a . pretty good sign to us that people Library to display are satisfied with the way things artist's watercolors are being done. After all, that's R b E . hwill d" 1 h". really what an election's about." o ert menc ISP ay. IS

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candidates could participate m the March election is through a write-in · campaign. The deadline for the Library hours are Monday submission of petitions at the Vii- through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 lage Hall passed on Feb. 20. p.m., and Saturdays, from 10 a.m.

According to Clark, the party to 5 p.m. took the pre-election filing proc- For information, call 765-2791. ess seriously regardless of the fact they knew of no potential chal­lengers. He said their petition of 375namesrepresentedatleastone signaturefromhalfthehouseholds in the village. Village candidates must gather at least 75 signatures to be placed on the ballot.

Whilecompletingtheirpetition, Clark said the candidates and their canvassers also conducted an in­formal survey in order to more accurately gauge their level of support in lieu of a contested elec-·

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Historian to present writing program ·

Dennis Sullivan, village histo­rian, will lead a program on "Writ­ing Your Personal History," on Thursday, March 1, at the Voorheesville Public library, 51 School Rd., in Voorheesville.

Pre-registration is required. Call 765-2791 for information.

Dutch barn show set for March 4

The Albany County Historical Association will hold the first lec­ture in a series of spring lectures on the topic of"Dutch Barns." The meeting is open to the public and will take place at 2 p.m., on Sunday, March 4 at the Ten Broeck Mu­seum. , Richard Babco*ckwilllecture on his personal experiences working on Dutch barns. A slide presenta­tion showing structures that Babco*ck has researched and re­stored will be offered.

For information, call436-9826.

War or peace lecture planned at library

On Wednesday, March 7, Great Decisions '90 will present a pro­gramattheAibanyPublicLibrary, 161 Washington Ave., in Albany at noon.

The program is entitled "Nica­ragua and El Salvador: War-or Peace in Central America?" The speaker will be Carlos Astiz, Pro­fessor of Political Science at Rockefeller College.

The program is free and open to the public. For information, call 475-1326.

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Call 767-9051 for information.

CROP walk materials to be distributed

In preparation for the April 1 CROP walks for the Hungry, the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., in Delmar, will begin distributing walk materials on Monday, March 5.

To volunteer or for information about the event, call463-1293.

Society to meet at Bethlehem Library

The Dana Natural History Soci­ety will meet at 2 p.m., in the Beth­lehem Public library, 451 Dela­ware Ave., in Delmar. The topic of the meeting is "Favorite Wildflow­ers."

Call463-5256 for information.

Group to address cardiac rehabilitation

The Mended Hearts of the Capital District will meet on Sun­day, March 4, at 2 p.m. in the Cusack Auditorium of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

The program will be a talk about cardiac rehabilitation, which is an exercise program designed for patients who have had a heart at­tack or heart surgery. Members offer support to each other as well as visiting pre and post operative patients in the hospital.

Members, guests and the pub­lic are welcome.

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Do"you have an axle to grind? By There8a Bobear to evade each day's chance meet-

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pension system, front wheel align-Usualljr, said pothole is fully ment and tires.

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witharemarkabledepthofcharac- Graceful entrances are the ter,extraordiniu-ybreadth of inter- exception in meetings of potholes '--------------------------------' est,andaneasyknackforknowing and ~opl~ The opening state- be on the lookout for potholes at cars and trucks passini over the packed tightly into the cavity as a just the right p4ice to see and be ments m these chanc~ encounters !his_ time of year. to avoid bone- cracked pavement, the material permanent repair. seen., · clearly s!tatter the Pillars. of the Jarrmg and potentially car-damag- breaks out and the holes are en- "Driving with care is a year-. -- An. b' : th I . commuruty and break With the ing encounters." larged and deepened. round endeavor, but motorists . ll!ll. !tious J!O o e •s. !l'or~ mechanics of polite society. likely to gail) public recogrution if . DOT officials report potholes "Water is the enemy," said should make a special effort to located nearby the home or Potholes have, m~eed, found generally result from the freezing Donald N. Geoffroy, assistant drive in such a way that potholes workplace _so that meetings with ~emselves ou~casts '!' an other- and thawing cycles of moisture commissioner for operations at and highway workers who are radials are regular. A pothole wise freewheeling nation. that has seeped below the surface DOT. • All it takes is one little crack repairing them are safely avoided," hoping to draw passing tourists "Potholes are the nemesis of of road pavement. According to in the pavement. Water gets in, White said. willoftenworkincooperationwith DOT and drivers alike because DOT officials, the moisture ex- freezes and expands. The next mur!qi 1-ainwater that reaches just they can form faster than highway pands as it turns to ice, thereby thaw results in potholes." -above the rim. Absent such an crews can patch them," said state cracking the pavement and break- . Geoffroy is leading more than unholy-alliance, oncohrlng motor- Transportation Commissioner ing the bond with the road sub- 5,000 state Department of Trans­ists invariably strmie any efforts Franklin E. White. "We should all base. With thousands of passing portation highway maintenance

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D Id M Sl• I called on Florence and her com· 24 -Thawed pump and pig a ae Inger and panyonmyreturn trough.Mendedcoatandcleaned (From Paae ll) . ·November . setting room a.m. P.m. went to

d. . "ct k h . J I 1925 th . f d ld. . 2- A car was sent for me at Christrnasrehearsalatchurchand mmg room woo wor , c arrs, u Y etr arm an so tt at market m 7.45 h k G delivered gifts at Murphy's, Ed's and painted sinks, etc. J.J. and 1- Carrie Bradt Secor and Albany). · a.m.toc ec votesat range andFox's.WentwithEdsfolksto Alb t t t Alb I t k b Hall. Clam chowder, crackers,

er w~n o any. oo as- daughter, also Mate Clark Bradt . 28- I made a blue satin dress biscuit, coffee, pie and cheese was FeuraBushChristrnasconcertand ketoffrwtfor B.D. Secor who had called on Aunt Tillie in p.m. Mr. mto a slip and made pie and --'·e d . called at AuntTillies.

light tr k Alb t d I t """' serve at noon, eatmg as we as 8 0 e. er an a· andMrs.EarlofSlingerlandscalled forFarmer'sPicnicatAitamont k d R h dh 6·30 25-Mendedina.m.andp.m. tended Christian Endeavor in in evening. Aunt Tillie and I called · wo~ e · eac e orne · P-~- Edith went to her mothers. Albert . evening. h Edtth, Albert and I went to Chris-

at George Rot aupts. September tian Endeavor. andiwenttoconcertatourchurch. 5 - Made cake, potato salad 3-Pickt;d cherries, made pie, 5 _ Done filing for Saturday December Frank P. went with me. Fred S. and

and deviled eggs for Missionary cake, and gmg_er snaps and filed a.m.CalledatEd'saridFox's,went HelenR.broughtFrank,Edithand supper, went 5 p.m. to Pangburn's. (th t d ) all th fl 1 4 - Helped Edith prepare for · I home. a wor agam e oors. n to Clam Steam at Feura Bush with 1 ful Cl b iled d 11 d

6-Censusenumeratorcalled. eveningwithEdand_IdatoGeorge EdithandClarenceCrocker.Came He P u · p woo a ay 31- A.m. went with John to Ard. thur SBmitth ,~ndd daughtefrlkat JFohnsdons and Mh amtes Tea Room. back with Ed. c!~=\~ftt~~d~~s:n:: Fixed Ad dies to take Ben's pigs, but

mner. er • an erzees o s oun no one orne. . 12 _I done Saturday cleaning. brought them back in evening. · called from 6 to 8. A. Vanderzees 10-Cleanedparlor and ptc~ed Edith done baking and made grape 5-Albert, Edith and I went to Went to C.E. and Box Party and called from 2 to 4. I mended bags, and canned 30 ca_ns of cher_ nes, 1.uice and finished readt"ng our Sunday School and church. I went Watch Meeting Service. washed white dress. al d h ll d k d with La Granges from church and

. so rna e c erry Je Y an pte e Mission book. stayed all rug· ht at Amasa Slmg" er· 14- Went to First Reformed SIX quarts for Viola also. 17 I d ld 1 d D th h d b · b d

Church, Rev. W.D. Brown, head of · D S d 1 . - commence my go en an s. oro y a een m e Religious Education of Reformed 11 -. one atur ay c eanmg brown dress. Helen W. and Merlin since Oct. 13. Ar . Church and S.S. In p.m. attended and baking and made candy. E. called in evening. Albert and Mr. 6-Amasa and Van helped La ts center sponsonng unveiling of Philip Schuyler me- and G. VanDerzee came on bus, I Atwood wenttoAibanywithpears. Granges butcher. The State or cross-country ski race moria! and then ride to Crystal met them. Played croquet. John helped Mashers thrash. Countynursecameto see Dorothy. The Adirondack Lakes Center Lake and Sand Lake. In evening 24-Marbelizedfronthallfloor I returned home with Van, fixed fortheArtsissponsoringtheTown ride through Slingerlands, etc. August and edges of parlor floor. Got all Christmas gifts in evening. of Indian Lake's 1990 Wilderness

24 - Mr. and Mrs. Siebert, 3- Fixed wood pile, mowed a the beds ~eady for winter. Edith _ 12 - Fox and Murphy helped Chase, a 23 mile cro_ss-country ski Marjory Church and I started for little,pickedbeansandpeas.Made andi~mptiedtwostrawbeds,done tutcher. Ed brought his pigs up ra~e through the Starnese P?nds CarogaLakeabout6a.m.,arriving John's feather tick and Albert's mendtng. and butchered here. In p.m. I Wilderness Area. The race will be between9and10.Filed (old Dutch pillow. Went to John Mathias' to called on Mr. Gould, George. h~ld on ~tu_rd~l;'· March 3, ~nd word, meaning cleaned or washed) see about clam steam. Sophia and October Glasser, Kit Ackerman and Helen will end wtth a chili supper atlndtan new camp floors and cleaned family came after supper. 14-Ii>aintedintheboys'room Ruso. George Classer died soon LakeFtreHall. lamps, also went for a ride to West 10 _Edith went to Albany to in the a.m. and wentto Ladies Aid after I left. - For information, cal1352-7715. Caroga Lake. . have tooth pulled. I baked bread Meeting and ironed _in evening.

25- Made and hung curtains ·and pie, cooked ham and beets, Mrs. Rowe called and gave us a atJ ustrite Camp, painted middle of washed settingroom windows and lesson on a voting machine. I put floor at Pioneer Camp. cleaned all through the house. pane of glass in back bedroom

30 - Called on Mrs. Wm. 20 - J. and I picked berries. window. Becker and Anna Bell. P.M. Ed- Edith and I made four pies and 30-Wehadtenthrasherswho ward, Ruth Gallup, Dorothy, Aunt cookedachickenandonecakefor finished the job. I went to Feura Tillie and I took ride to Westerlo, clam steam. I got fruit, etc. ready BushFairandChickenSupperwith Dorrnansville,andFordsCorners tosend.Mr.Atwoodtookplumsto Taylors. Ed and Ida lee went to in evening. Albany. (Mead's raised fruit on Ella Blodget's Halloween party. I

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The cookbook took a year to ion show held at our church." compileundertheguidanceofJean Most of the recipes were sub­Clark. Cherrie Siewert, Helen mitted by women, but a few men Wissehr, Alice Howes, and Bobbie also contributed. Paul Spengler is Englisbe also contributed their responsible for Paul's Peanut tiroe to the venture. Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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Visiting nurses elect_ new officers

Doctor named neonatology chief

Albert L. Bartoletti, M.D., of The Visiting Nurse Association Delmar, has recently been ap­

of Albarl}' and the Visiting Nurses pointed chief of neonatology at St. Foundation held their joint annual Peter's Hospital. Prior to joining board meeting and awards cere- the staff at St. Peter's, Bartoletti mony recently, and the new offi- served as a staff neonatologist at cers for the 1990 yeirr were an- Albany Medical Center from 1977 nounced. From the local area, the to 1989. following people were named: In his new position, Bartoletti

From Slingerlands, Albert J. will head the neonatal intensive Abramswasnamedfirstvicepresi- care unit. Established in 1966, the dent, and Joan Ferguson of Lou- unit is a 10-crib nursery which danville and James Heppinstall of provides24-hourcaretomorethan Delmar were named new board 200 infants each year. members. Bartoletti brings to the position

Delmar lawyer becomes partner

extensive experience in neonatol­ogy, and particular clinical inter­est in the management of jaun­diced infants, infants with respira-

tory distress and infants born addicted to substances such as heroin, methadone and cocaine.

His research activities have included a study on the production of bilirubin, the pigment respon­sible for producing jaundice in newborns. Currently, Bartoletti is pursuing the development of edu­catiopaloutreach opportunities for nurses and physicians who pro­vide neonatal care in medically underserved areas.

Bartoletti's professional mem­berships include the State Board of Professional Medical Conduct and the Capital District Pediatric Society. Elizabeth K Clyne of Delmar

has been named a partner at Ro­emer and· Featherstonhaugh where she will concentrate on governmental and legislative rela­tions.

State employees earn.honors for efforts

Prior to joining Roemer and Featherstonhaugh, Clyrie worked for the State Office of Mental Re­tardation and Developmental Dis­abilities. She is a member of the State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Cadet receives citation Cadet R Scott Spellmeyer of

Glenmont, has received a Distin­guished Military Student citation recently, at ceremonies held at Virginia Military Institute. Spell­meyer is the son of Robert B. and Susan G. Spellmeyer. He is agradu­ate of Doane Stuart School.

Several state Education Depart­ment employees received awards recently for their special efforts to improve the way the department serves the public.

Martin E. Sullivan of Delmar, assistantcomrnissioneroftheState Museum received the John G. Broughton Memorial Award for negotiations, legal research and documentation which led to the return of 12 sacred wampum belts to the Onondaga Nation.

Russell}. Kratz ofDelmar, chief of The Bureau of Adult and Con­tinuing Education Program Development, received the Jean L. Coon Memorial Award for leadership in the development of

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Fred Weber of Delmar, presi­dent of Pagano-We her Real Estate, and John J. Healy of Slingerlands, president ofJ ohnJ. Healy Realtors were re-elected to the board.

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Vanguard Showhouses show the way By Theresa Bobear in hardwo3d cabinets, grenite-

f you've bem faced ftrerlaces and ceramic tile searching wih- countertcps. out success for a "Thenoare a lot of custom build­house that meets ers, but fe.,. a:e willing to be Jlex­theneedsofyour ible as fur as what they will build family, you might and howtbeywill build, • says Kevin want to consider J. Klersy, -;ice president of the having a house building firm.

built to your exact specificatims. By working with a custom And if you want to get a better builder on :.he design phase, you

The bright and spacious effect can be created by building higher windows and ceilings, open foyers and stairs,and breakfast areas with balconies, he said.

He said one popular design feature in the Showhouse '89 was the way the house was zoned for family living as well as entertain­ing. The built-in oak cabinets and

granite fireplace were popular as well.

Each showhouse room is planned by a different area decora­tor, and visitors can walk away from the tour with plenty of decorating ideas.

In terms of iuterior decoration, Klersy said the neutral and hot colors in the showhouse blended

well together. In addition, he said, the embossed wallpapers and the finishes, particularly the faux fin­ish done by hand in the music room, were a hit.

The decorating colors included cranberries, mauves, greens and white parchment-type· colors.

"They thought it was lovely (Turn to Page 16)

idea of the latest trends and moc>t can decide exactly how the mate- ~----------~------------------------, luxurious features in home design rial comforts •Jf this world will be anddecoration,youmightwantto _incorpora'.ed into a house that's tour the latest Vanguard-Albany idealforfamilylifeaswellasenter-Symphony Showhouse. taining. I

The Vanguard Show house '90 . The lliiilJunt of time from· the is an English Manor-style house start of des~n to move-in day for a located at4 Old English Rd., in the custom-builthousecanrangefrom Helderview section of Slicger- 6 months tn 2 years, according to lands. The house, which is being Klersy, whorunstheDelmar-based provided by Vincent J. l.aviano, business "'ith his father, Henry J. will be openfromApril30 through. Klersy. · May 20. "The customer gets what the

Last year, about 5,000 area resi- customer wants," he said. "The dents picked up architectural de- sky's the limit" sign and interior decoration ideas The KJersy Building Corp. is - and helped fund, the _Albany now certified to build Scholz Symphony Orchestras chJ!dren·s Homes as weD. "The high quality concerts as '!"ell- by tourmg ~ will still be there as it always has Show house 89,_a three-level. sott been. ltwilljustgiveusalargerset contemporary:stl:'Ie house built by of drawingsto work from," he said. the Klersy Build1ng Corp. at 129 · Darroch Rd. Delmar. As a bo~der who routinely as-

The Klersy Building Corp. spe­cializes in building large custom­designed houses with all the ex­

~ tras, including oak floors, sky­lights, jacuzzis, high windows, balconies, cathedral ceilings, l:uilt-

sistspeopleenplanningtheirdream houses, Klers)" is aware of favorite constructic•:J •esign features. "In the luxury hoases, people are just looking for more of a spacious feeling," he said.

Today's kitchens often double as a central gathering place. Here Natalie Falks ofco*k·nia makes herself at home in the family's new kitchen. More remodling ideas, Page 3.

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HoiD.eow-ner bew-are: a cautionary tale By Susan Graves

Colonie man has some good ad­vice for anyone considering home renova· tion. "Don't do anything I did."

Dorian Young's story is a nightmare that might have been avoided had he been aware of his rights as a con· sumer and some dos and don'ts when hiring a contractor.

Last year, Young of Osborne Road, fell prey to a contractor who

has since been ordered out of the businessinNewYork.Young'stale of woe began last year. He said he wanted to have a solarium built onto his home for the enjoyment of his elderly mother. "I wanted a little bit of Florida up here," he said.

So when he saw an ad on 1V, which he said ran on all three local stations, he called and asked to have someone come to his home and give him an appraisal. Young said the fact the ad ran on all the local1V stations gave him some confide11.ce about the firm.

When the salesman came,

Young said the name of the com­pany on the contract was Four Seasons. "I thought I was dealing with that firm, • he said. But what he failed to realize was that he was actually dealing with Sun-Mark, a contracting firm then in existence in Ballston Spa. The firm was run by Ed Orminski, who has ftled for Chapter 11 protection. Orminski listed Sun-Mark's debts at $1.15 million, withasecureddebtof$1.13 million and assets of $44,092.

The State Supreme Court in Albany ordered Orminski to stay

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Dorian Young of LOudonville erected a sign in front of his home to show. his frustration with a contractor he had hired to build a solarium. Sun-Mark of Ballston Spa is no longer in business. The Attorney General's office had received 35 complaints against the firm.

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out of the contracting business in New York, and now complaints about Sun-Mark must be handled in bankruptcy court

But Young thinks his chances of getting anything from that court are slim. He said because there are so many people looking for restitution, "I can't even get in line to get anything back."

The Attorney General's Office says in some cases, some com­mon-sense checks can spare the homeowner. Otherwise the home­owner can end up having his bank account rather than his home remodeled.

Rachel Kreiser, an attorney in charge of the Albany Consumer Frauds Bureau for Attorney Gen­eral Robert Abrams office, said the office had had 35 complaints against Sun-Mark. "When we re­ceive a large number of complaints, the case is referred for litigation, • she said. Orminski was cited for failing to complete jobs that were Pl!id for, failing to remedy defec­tive work. and failing to escrow customer deposits.

She said the investigation also found that Orminski had operated 10 different businesses in the Ia's! 10 years.

But the fact that Orminski had his day in court is little comfort to

Young. He still has yet to receive a penny

of the $22,000 he said he lost. Ini­tially last March 3, he said, he gave asalesman$10,000upfrontto "get things going." Young said he was told the company needed the money to purchase a kit for the solarium.

But then Easter came and went and, "They hadn't done a thing," Young said. That's when he de' cided to go to a lawyer for help. What he said he got was a bill for $288 and 10 minutes of a lawyer's time, and no help.

Subsequently Young went to another lawyer and another con­tractor, but his problems contin­ued.

"It's been one damn nightmare after another," Young said.

Since Orminski is now in bank­ruptcy court, Young said he"can't even get in line to get anything back.

"He's (Orminski) constantly, under protection of bankruptcy," Young said.

He likens Orminski's methods to those used by people who run pyramidgameswheremoneyfrom new players is used to pay off the old. When the game fails, the new players are the losers.

Last summer Young put a sign in front of his house inviting pas­sersby to "Stop Tour Damage Done by Sun-Mark of Ballston Spa", but

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that too caused trouble. He said he was contacted by a "sympathetic" contractor, who offered to finish work on the solarium. "I never figured lightning would strike twice, but it did, • he said.

He ended up bringing the sec­ond contractor to small claims court where he was awarded the maximum judgment of $1,500, he said.

,"The solarium has been built and it leaks like a sieve," he said.

Young is bitter about his ordeal. He said he had suffered a heart attack, in addition to the loss of money. The only possibility he sees for any restitution is the possibility of a tax break over a number of years.

Though of little help to Young, Kretsersaid therearewaystoavoid being conned by contractors.

First she recommends using a few common-sense tactics. She advises consumers to check refer­ences and to check to see if there are judgments against the contrac­tor in small claims court.

And if a consumer gives the contractor money, they should have proof that is is put in an es­crow account until tile work is completed. "The contract must contain notice that the money is in an account," she said.

Consumers should also be aware that they have a three-day .cancellation right if the contract is entered into at their residence.

Kreiser said if a contractor wants 50 percent of the money for the work up front, it's a good idea to go elsewhere.

One problem in fighting this type of consumer fraud is that !'the penalties aren't stiff enough," she said. Under .the law, a contractor can only be fined $100 per viola­tion and $250 for failure to escrow.

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Remodeling may be for you By Jeff King concern, corner shower stalls can masonry and the new zero-clear­

be used, and even soften the sharp ance fireplaces. They can be sur-ou may be con- corners of a smaller room. rounded by wood, ceramic tile or sidering a new bl look for your Tile-becomesapermanentpart mar e. home. A recent of3 home, and therefore, it is best Wood also addstoafamilyroom homeowner sur- to choose a neutral color. White, 'setting. Walls, floors or ceilings vey by Profes- almond and tender grey all blend may be accented for a comfortable sional Builders well with a variety color schemes feeling, and many different looks magazine listed and match the colors of major fix- can be achieved. the following ture lines. If you crave luxury, Wallsmaybepine(plainorwhite

reasons for remodeling: · Porcelainosa tile from Spain or washed), cedar, raised panels or evenmarbleareupgradedchoices. wainscoting. Hardwoods are gen­• 49 percent desire more living , Other important bathroom fea- erally best for floors, while pine or

space tures include sinks and storage. cedar is best for ceilings. Usually •46percentare established in a Pedestal or wall-hung sinks give the best looks are accents created

neighborhood and don't want to an elegant look and save space at by using wood next to non-wood, leave the same time. The vanity, medi- such as carpet or sheetrock next

•29 percent think the schools cine cabinet and tank topper towoodenwallsorwoodenfloors. are good shelves over the toilet are all prac- Windows are another important

•28 percent think the home is tical bathroom storage areas. designconsiderationwhenremod-already what they want and just , Family rooms eling the family room. They make needs some work ltseemslikekitchensandbaths a major impact on the outward

•26 percent would like a mod- th · h appearance of a home while in-get e most attention w en re- hancing the interior as well. ern kitchen modeling homes. But the family

•25 percent would like a pri- roomiswherelliketorelaxatthe Abaywindowwithabenchseat vate, luxurious modern bath end of a tough day. adds a focal point to the room

I like to think of a home as a A fireplace can help set the Skylights brighten any room, and long term investment. But ideally, mood in a family room. A survey can be finished in various woods to the home should also be a place of by Professional Builder listed fire- match your decor. enjoyment- something that you places on the 'wish lists' of 75 per- Decks can be proud to own. Kitchens, cent of all homeowners inter- Decks are great for entertain-baths, family rooms and decks are viewed. Fireplaces come in many ing or relaxing during the warmer remodelingareasthatcanenhance forms, including the traditional (Turn to Page 4) your home as an investment and also make your home a special place for you to enjoy.

Kitchens Peter Merrill, a certified kitchen

oesigner with Albany's Profes­sional Kitchens at National, Ud. notes the trend in lightly colored woods in kitchen cabinetry.

light "pickled" woods are quite popular, and add a touch of bright­ness. In addition, lightly colored laminated cabinetry brings a more contemporary accent to the kitchen.

Kitchens are also becoming a family gathering area at the end of a day, with the overall design of the room reflecting the family's life­style.

Microwaves and convection ovens help speed up mealtime. Islands and peninsulas with eating counters allow for easy, informal dining for five people or less. And with the trend towards increased recycling, Merrill often designs trash storage facilities right into the cabinets.

What makes for an exciting kitchen? Colorful accents in tile backsplashesorwallpapercanadd a touch of pizzazz. Countertops, flooring and lighting complete the look

Choices ofcountertops include tile, marble, laminates or compos­ite materials - all with a wide variety of available colors. Floors can be hardwood, tile or linoleum. Lighting choices are recessed, track or under-the-cabinet ver­sions.

Patricia LaFore of Loyal Supply Corp. in Albany carries a new re­cessed light called the Lyte Gem that disperses patterns of light through glass rings. You might choose this for an elegant finish­ing touch.

Bathrooms · Barbara Anderson of National

Supply Corp. in Albany says "Even if the bathroom to be remodeled is small, most people prefer to have a whirlpool in their bathroom." Anderson notes that in most in­stances, the existing tub space can be used for the new whirlpooL

If a whirlpool is installed, a separate shower stall is conven­ient for when you don't have the time for a leisurely. soak. lf avail­able space in the bathroom is a

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months. There are many possible looks for a deck, including rectan­gular, octagonal or lrshaped.

wood, may be safer for skin con­tact.

Quality homes in the Capital District have been a dependable place for your money for a number of years. A few changes to your home, inside, outside-or both­may be just the ticket for adding value and pleasure at the same time.

Itinerary for a move

Various touches can make a deck unique - bench seats with or without backs, fancy railings, flower boxes or diagonal decking patterns. One tip to keep in mind is that cedar, though a bit more ex­pensive than pressure treated

jeff King is owner of jeff King Builders of Albany.

Copley News Service

Really, it's an adventure: trash­ing the things you don't need, par­ing down to bare essentials for a while, "camping" oul You actual­ly can have fun moving if you've planned ahead and organized the

Introducing a

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One mo11l:lt before • Fill out change-of-address

cards for friends, relatives, credi­tors, publications (usually not for­warded by the post office), clubs and organizations.

• If you're moving out of town,

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. get copies of medical and dental records, including pets'.

• Close out your safety deposit box and organize all personal records: birth and marriage certi­ficates, mortgage records, insur­ance papers. Gather children's school records.

• Reserve your time with your moving company or · the truck rental if you're moving yourself. (Note that midweek moving can be less expensive than weekend, as can moving in non-peak fall-to-spring months.) ·

• Have a garage sale. Be ruth­less in culling items you'll rio long­er need. Arrange beforehand to

· have a charity organization pick up leftover items the following day.

• Contact utility companies be­fore your . shut-off date; they'll need your forwarding address.

• Drain gasoline and oil from power equipment such as weed. whips and clean them.

• Organize a box with jewelry and important papers that · you want to keep at hand during the move.

• Prepare artwork by taping the glass to the frame, putting on cardboard corner protectors (moving companies offer them) and wrapping in bubble wrap. Place in a box vertically.

• Give away or sell potted plants if the move is greater than a one­day distance.

• Separate those items you'll need to get througb the moving process. Start packing the rest, or at least organize it for the pack­ers.

• Get in touch witb your bank and find out the best procedure for transferring your accounts.

Three days ahead .. , • Disconnect the refrigerator

and freezer; unload, defrost and clean. Let them air oul Yes, . it's takeout food from here on in. ""

• Disconnect and drain the washing machine; pack linens in the washer and dryer for the move.

• Tie down, tape or otherwise stabilize parts of appliances -small and large - that have mov­ing parts.

• Call to confirm your truck rental, and .find out how much cash, if any, will be needed.

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A project of the Historic Albany Foundation, The Parts Warehouse was formed to supply owners of historic buildings with original architectural elements at afford­able prices.

Architects, contractors, design­ers and private individuals use the warehouse for its full range of architectural salvage. At any given time, that can include pedestal sinks, marble mantles, decorative iron work, brass hardware, stair­case spindles, stair rails - even door knobs - salvaged by the Foundation from area residences.

While the majority of the sal­vagingtakes place in Albany, struc­tures in Cohoes, Amsterdam, Hudson, Manhattan, Montreal and areas of Vermont and Massachu­setts have also contributed piuts to the warehouse.

tion to create a totally modern men on how to fit specific needs. home,architecturallyuniqueitems Pick-up is an option for larger and standard reusable building pieces. materials are saved for sale in A caveat: the warehouse has Albany. several rules that must be agreed

Those ·who donate items are to before purchase. All items must given a receipt as a tax deductible be used in the City of Albany and charitable contribution, as well as surrounding counties. Iteins may an official letter thanking them for only be used for their original their contribution. purposes, and may not be resold

The salvaging is accomplished for profit. At the discretion of the warehouse staff, purchasers may

by a group of student interns and be asked to sign an affidavit to volunteers, and the Foundation ensure this. notes that a board member's truck is available about 75 percent of the Sinceifsinception in 1978, thou­time to transport materials to the . sands of dollars worth of historic warehouse. house parts have been recycled

through the warehouse. It's sue-A recent inventory included a cess has provided buyers with

white marble mantel for $75, iron parts unavailable elsewhere in the railings complete with oak tops for Capital District, as well as needed $65 each, molding for 50 cents per funds for the foundation. And in foot, fireplace screens for $7.50 doing so, the warehouse has con­and an entire wood entryway with tributed to the retention and ap­doors for $525. Like most bargain predation of the historic fabric of shopping, several visits may be the Capital District necessary before your treasure is The Parts Warehouse, at 399 unearthed. South Pearl St., (between 3rd and

At the warehouse, purchasers 4th avenues, near the DMV build­of the salvaged materials can ob- ing) is open Fridays from noon to tain creative and technical advice 5 p · d Saturd s fr 9 .m., an ay om a.m. on the reuse of the 'pieces; along to 5 p.m. For information, call465-with recommendations of crafts- 2987.

The historic pieces come from . r----------------------, about to be demolished or reno­vated buildings. Whetherthe struc­ture is unsound and ready to meet the wrecker's ball, or a townhouse is undergoing a "gut" rehabilita-

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Solar homes lose favor, luxury is in, says builder By Bob Hagyard

Even as energy prices go up again, demand for passive solar homes doesn't approach the level of a decade ago. Just ask Robert Mitchell, Delmar builder and once a leading innovator in that form of construction.

"Nobody seems to ask us to do that kind ofworkanymore," Mitch­ell said last week at his Mitchell Assooiates office on Hallwood Road. "And what's odd is that you can't look at it as people who went through the Depression. These are the baby boomers."

Mitchell now specializes : · luxi'ii'Y homes. The big project in

his office at the moment is the Woodland development, now going up east of Wormer Road on the New Scotland-Guilderland town line. Prices will begin at $500,000.

Robert Mitchell

homes planned. A far cry from his work of a

decade ago, such as the Delmar residence of Wallace l..ornell at 14 Paxwood Road. The major feature of this two-story, cedar-sided home is hidden inside: what the Solar Energy Research Institute calls a "Mitchell solar slab."

Mitchell recalled. A scrapbook of his work at the

time includes designs of homes and buildings built in Guilderland, the Rochester area, Sullivan County, and Arizona. When the now-defunct state Energy Re­sources Development Administra­tion sponsored a home design contest at the height of the energy crisis in 1979, Mitchell Associates walked off with five of the 25 prizes offered.

Along the way he worked up a nomogram for energy savings. "It tells you how much money you'd save by using a thermal shuttering system that we designed," he said. "So, if you, for example, were in a 30 percent tax bracket, and if fuel has escalated at 5 percent per annum and the discount rate was 11 percen~· he went on, pointing to lines on a graph, "then you could afford to spend $17 to save $1 in fuel energy and have the invest­mentequivalenttobuyingthesame amount of CDs."

"There," Mitchell said, "there's a conflict between the desire to preserve the wooded environment and an attempt to clear for the purpose of bringing in sunlight." The result: Solar collector windows ~- When completed in the late '70s will appear on only three of the 14 "itwasheatedlorabout$87 a year,"

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andrepealofmostenergytaxcredit- He smiled, then went on: "Now programs. mind you, !_like working on fancy

Meanwhile, energy-saving tech- h_ou~~- From a designer's poin~of nology hasn't stood still. vie~, Its a great luxury. But were

"The window industry has talking energy. And 1!-e~ l~ry firmly embraced better thermal ho~ses, yes, .are sacrificmg It to (properties) and better gasketing. so e extent. The exterior door industry has ' Mitchell admits to mixed feel­donethat,andthenthereisabuild- ings about customers who "don't ing paper to 'wrap a house with- want to cut into their budgets for big rolls, nine-foot rolls, you could the amenities in the house, such as wrap all the way around a building, expensive faucets." And you could that has cut out the amount of air tell he has not lost his practical leak(age) and therefore the heat- turn of mind as he leaned back in ing bill. an old leather conference chair,

"Those three items account for then said: "You look at the typical a significant reduction in the cost building materials that are avail­of heating a house, compared with able today, compared to 10 years before," he said. "I can't throw a ago. The average increase in the number at it, but Ill bet it's at least cost of lumber and concrete and 30 percent off a total. And those shingles and siding has been in­aren't very expensive things. Cer- significant compared to the in­tainly the cost of the building wrap crease in the cost of light fixtures, is small, very small, about $300 or door knobs, faucets, sinks, appli­$400. And it's no harder, maybe a ances. It's not uncommon for iittle harder, to install than the old- people to spend $3,000 or $4,000 fashioned felt." on a bath tub that 15 years ago

wouldn't have thought of spend­ing more than $200 or $300 for," he No longer arc his clients willing

to accept an unconventional-a!>" pearing house on the premise that it will save energy. "They're much more conservative now," he ad­mits. "People want a house to be 'gracious.' And from a planning point ofview, there are just so many building sites where the back of the house faces south. And by 'gracious' I mean the front of the house. So that becomes a limiting factor, the site."

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"I hardly ever have a client who doesn't want a whirlpool," he went on. "And I'd like to point out to them that, if they have a $4,000 whirlpool that they're financing,' they have gpace dedicated to in the house, then they have $6,000 or $7,000 committed to this thing."

He shrugged. "If they only use it six. or seven times a year," he

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Despite higher home costs, it still makes sense to buy Robert Webster Jr.

Need a change of scenery from the same four walls day after day? The family is growing and you want more space? Or maybe you're ready to own that dream house you've always wanted.

Fme, but look at those prices! The cost of a new home in Al­

bany County has gone up 103 percent in 10 years. For those old enough to remember, you could buy a house in 1960 for about one fifth of what it would cost today.

Those figures are enough to give anyone pause. But David Newell says he can show you that the time to buy a home has never been better - and that for most people the American Dream is still affordable.

"111e index offers a solid out­look as we approach the spring selling season," said Newell, a Delmar resident who is president of the Albany County Board of Realtors. The index, or "afforda­bility index. • represents the rela­tionship between income and housing costs.

"Thelastindexwasat109, which

just barely topped the range of the owning one's own home is becom­averageworkerinAibanyCounty," ing easier. "On a general whole, a Newell said. This indicates that decent number of people can at­families earning $38,740 - the ford a home (m Albany County)," median income in the Capital Dis- Newell said. trict - have 109 percent of the "For some time, we were be­income necessary to purchase a hind the nation in housing afforda­~edian priced home! ~c-ording to bility, and in 1985 we caught an~ Newell. Theaffordab1hty mdex has surpassed the national average. - · been relativ~ly sta~le for the P_ast Eventuallythemarket became over two years, w1th ammorfluctuation stressed and the inflation rate shot of only a few points, he said. up. But in recent years, housing

Newell says, • A large percent- cos~s have remained level ~d no age ofthe public had been wailing ma)orc~ang~s are e'!'pecteddtn the to see if housing costs would rise, future. Capital Reg_ton fixe rate and that caused a lethargy in the mortgage rates are m th~ ten per­inarket. However, a backup de- cent ra_nge, ~nd .~e _don t expect mand for houses is spilling 'onto ~y maJor swmgs m mter~st rates the streets,' and this surge is send- !" ~e ~reserble future, accord­ing people out looking for homes." mg 0 ewe ·

With housing prices slowly on the rise, the public appears to be buying more, he says. A trend towards buying homes in the win­ter months is rare, and is proof of the good state of the market, Newell maintains.

The median price for a home in Albany County is currently at $105,000, and with the average family's income currently rising,

He said Albany County has one of the fastest appreciating markets in the area, yet as of late it still remains one of the most afford­able. In 1960, the Albany County area's average priced home was $16,600, with an average cost of $24,500 going into 1970. With the advent of the '80s, prices often were unpredictable. Prices in 1980 aver­aged only $51,600 and they sky­rocketed following the 1985 hous-

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Newell said whether you are in the market for a resale or new construction liome, prices remain affordable for the average family. Resale has experienced only a six to seven percent increase in its affordabilitycost, while new homes have generally had a slightly higher price range. This is due in part to the fact that the cost of land and labor have risen appreciably over the years, and people want more modern homes. The draw of l)lodern kitchens, baths, appli· ances and other features has the general public more eager to pur­cha.se a newly constructed home, he said.

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Home buyers and investors shut out of the resl estate market for the last two years are getting good news: Home prices are dropping.

Not plunging. Just dipping 5 percent and · more in some of America's hottest markets - Bos­ton, Orange County· (Calif:), San Francisco, Atlanta. And home prices are still soft in Denver, Texas and much of the Midwesl

But one of the nation's savviest property buyers is advising people not to jump at anything touted as a bargain. Wise buyers should still purchase a home using more wits than money, stresses Mark 0. Haroldsen, author, investment strategist and publisher of the Fi­nancial Freedom Report, a monthly magazine for shrewd inv~tors.

Haro.ldsen works with "begin­ning and intermediate" investors, helping them accumulate cash while teaching them tactics for buying property like professionalS do.

He tells first-time home buyers who attend his Financial Freedom Seminars around the United ·states, "You've got to use sell-dis­cipline, start at the bottom and learn to save money before you invest."

Haroldsen is not one of those gurus who promise you can make killings in real estate with "no money down." It takes sacrifice, sboe leather and time.

"People, especially yuppies, don't like to hear this," he admits, "but I've seen 15-year-old kids

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For home buyers/investors with cash and a real desire to make their money work, Haroldsen tells them to rely on their wits, not just a resl estate broker who will show them cream-puff properties that look like model homes.

Instead, he says, "start scouring newspapers, multiple-listing books, talk to people, ask for re­ferrals and look for that dirt-bag property - the $45,000 house in the $90,000 neighborhood. It's out there."

Look for what Haroldsen calls "motivated sellers." As a shrewd buyer you have time, but a home seller going through a divorce or who has another home in escrow and hasn't sold his has no time. The same is true for homeowners who are transferred by their com­panies to another city.

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However, don't attack sellers like Atilla the Hun or with any trace of arrogance, he warns. Haroldsen remembers that his first big purchase - an apartment building - "was sold to me by a guy who had 5,000 units around the country who didn't need to squeeze every dollar and gave me, the kid, a break on the down pay· ment"

Fixer-uppers can be a smart way to double your investment, but make sure you have a realistic estimate on how much cash it will take to turn a dog into a diamond, says Haroldsen, And conservative,

ly figure how much of your time it will take. But if you do fix up a home to sell, don't fall in love with it.

"Trade it immedl3iely/' he counsels. "There are too many of us who tend to hold properties too long and we trade into a soft mar-ket." ·

Haroldsen also is a fu-m be­liever in diversifying your assets once you get some liquidity.

"As you get your feet wet by buying and fiXing up, take a per­centage of your profits and buy discounted mortgages and get a 15 percent plt:is return."

Above all, stay within your in­vestment "comfort level," says the publisher of the $42-a-year Finan­cial Freedom Report. No amount of potential profit is worth sleep­less nights, constant worry and non-stop stress. Crapshooting with your hard-earned cash strains marriages and hurts your per­formance on the job, points out Haroldsen.

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The place where many happy and by refurbishing fixtures. · hours are spent building castles To complement the room's orig­from soapsuds and learning good ina! black-and-white basket­grooming habits, a child's bath· weave patterned ceramic tile room can be decorated with flair floor and turquoise border, which and fun. A plus for parents: Daily ·were in good condition, she select· rituals such as bathing and teeth- ed bold black tile for the walls. brushing become enjoyable pas' Above the black is a ribbon of times when performed in a color- slanted tiles - in five bright col· ful, child-friendly environment. ors - that runs around the room

From the tile on the walls to the · and ties the package_ together. toys in the tub, the elements found Chapman chose the vivid bor<l<!r in one Houston bathroom make if to give the room zip, to. comple­a personal, inviting place. For her ment the other hues in the room · 5-year-old son Taylor, designer and to bring in some red, the color Cathy Chapman used playful yet that dominates Taylor's bedroom. practical materials and accesso- She also knew the border would ries to create a bathroom that is be versatile. as whimsical as it is functional. "I designed the bathroom think·

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"Taylor calls it 'his' bathroom," Cbapman says. "He really likes the Mickey Mouse theme."

The tub and pedestal sink were reporcelained and the hardware rechromed to make them fresh but in keeping with the home's character.

One undesirable element of the original room was its gas wall fur­nace, which Chapman had re­moved and replaced with shelves

oys and ·books. A simple cabi· was add•!d above the toilet to

stow away grooming supplies. Chapman cautions parents

against using costly materials in a way that could date a room.

"I wouldn't spend money on anything that was too juvenile­looking," she says, adding that not only would something such as teddy bear-patterned tile limit a home's resale value, it also would restrict wbat can be done with the room in subsequent years.

She also advises using safe, du· rable materials. Speaking as both a mother and a designer, she says, "You shouldn't be worried about stuff getting splashed."

It's up to parents to make the bathroom experience as safe as it is enjoyable for their children. Keep these tips in mind:

• To prevent falls, use a non-skid pad or adhesive strips in the tub and a rubber-backed rug or non­slippery mat for the floor.

• Cover the faucet with a special cap or washcloth to prevent acci­dental injury to the head or body.

• Check the thermostat on your water heater to be sure it is set lower than 130 F and won't release scalding water. And always test the water first. .

• Don't leave a tub with water in it.

• Keep tears to a minimum with a shampoo shield. A hand-held toy shower is useful for rinsing.

• Have bath supplies close at band by using an organizer tbat hangs over the side of the tub. Also, keep towels within arm's reach - you don't want to have to leave the child for a moment.

• A step stool makes it easy for the child to climb into the tub for a bath and to reach the sink for washing hands and brushing teeth.

• Cabinets containing medicine, toiletries, personal· care products and cleaning equipment should be latched.

• Keep the toilet bowl lid down and don't leave disinfectants in the water in the bowl or tank.

• Never leave a child unattend­ed in the water.

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• "The Working Woman's Dream House" by John Hamilton (Better­way Publications) offers an archi­tect's view on how women can achieve their vision.

• "Reviving Old Houses" by Alan Dan Orme (Garden Way) is a folksy manual on plumbing and other vintage home remodeling problems.

• "Homefacts: The Ultimate Home Record-Keeper" by Life­style Publishing (Time Books) of­fers innovative record-keeping systems for owners and renters.

• "Home Improvements Manu­al" and "Fix, It-Yourself Manual" from Reader's Digest give clear, illustrated instructions for the be­ginner.

• "Country Furniture: Kitchens and Dining Rooms" and "Outdoor Furniture" Rodale Press's Nick Engler (St. Marlin's Press) offer practical and beautiful projects.

• "Bathroom Remodeling" by Paul Bianchina, "Whole House Re­modeling"'by S. Blackwell Duncan and "All About Carpets" by Glenn Revere (Tab Books) offer experi­enced professional advice.

• Numerous titles from Sunset magazine will keep homeowners busy all year round, including the ucomplete ·Patio Book," "Chil· dren's Furniture," "Woodworking Projects I and II," "Outdoor Fur­niture," "The Complete Patio Book" and "Spas, Hot Tubs and Home Saunas."

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• ''Home Furnishings" by Terence Conran (Little, Brown and Co.) offers practical ideas for using fabric with style.

• "Elegant Solutions" by Owen Edwards (Crown Publishing) showcases the beauty of inspired things, from Aaalto Paimio's scroll chair to Noguchi's lamps.

• De~or columns appear in women's magazines such as Red­book, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Day.

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• Better Homes and Gardens has a sister company, Meredith Video Publishing, which offers tapes such as "Preparing Your Home to Sell," "Building a Deck," "Refin­ishing Furniture," "Making Your Kitchen Store More," and "Wall­paper Like a Pro."

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A professional interior designer may be your best bet for an effec­tive treatment of problem win­dows. Many department stores and window-covering specialty shops also employ experts who can help.

If you want to add color and texture to your room, filter light or block it out, add privacy or en­hance a view, there are a number of window treatments from which to choose.

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thetics, cotton and wool. Wood blinds lend a homey, traditional look; mini and micro aluminum blinds come in a rainbow of col­ors.

coordinated to match other win­·dow treatments and furnishings; they also lend a finishing touch.

Window shades have been around forever, but newer ver­sions filter or block sunlight better than before. They come in a wide range of colors, textures and pat­terns. You'll find many hem styles, pulls and trims, as well.

Alternatives to the flat shade in­clude fabric balloon shades, which drape in puffy folds, and pleated shades. The latter offer the clean, uncluttered look of blinds yet have the softness of draperies. They can be sheer, semi-sheer or opaque, and come in both solid colors and patterns.

If harsh sun is a problem, select shades with a "solarized" backing.

You can use shutters to cover just about any window, including semicircular ones. Louvers come in a range of widths, calculated in inches from !'.'• to 41>; wider ones are referred to as "plantation shutters." The most popular width is 31> inches, with a finish that is sandblasted to emphasize the grain.

Rolling shutters installed out­side windows. can add security to your home, as well as block light and reduce energy loss.

Designers often use valances to soften the vertical or horizontal geometry of blinds, shades and shutters. Valances can be color-

Nearly any fabric, in any color and texture, can be used to drape a window.

Some are so sheer that they seem almost to disappear. others are heavy and opaque, closing the room to the outside and enhancing warmth and privacy.

Draperies that "puddle" on the floor are currently in vogue, but before you fall in love with the look, consider the practical side. These can be easy to trip over, could get sucked into the vacuum cleaner, and are likely to attract lint and dirt.

In keeping with the current pop­ularity of country and antique in­teriors, lace curtains are experi­encing a heyday. These include sheer panels, vala.nces, cafe and door curtains, and they are often used in combination with match­ing tablecloths, bed linens, doilies, shower curtains, pillows, table runners and place mats.

Glass options transform the windowpane and can be stained, etched or beveled. These can be custom made in numerous de­signs, including florals, contempo­rary geometries and formal pat­terns, and can be tailored to fit any window. Stained glass over­lay, applied to a normal pane of glass, is an economical alternative to the real thing.

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Bathrooms used to be basic. A batb-and-tub combo, sink, medi· cine cabinet and toilet - all crammed into a space tbat was always too small.

How times have changed. Along witb tbe kitchen, batbrooms have become tbe focus of innovative d.,.. sign. Now tbey are relaxing ha· vens, offering escape from tbe madding crowds, complete witb oversize tubs, mood lighting and plush carpeting.

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Luxurious touches, such as mar· ble counters, heat lamps and big tubs help re-create tbe splendor and ritual of Roman and Japanese batbs (a big inspiration to many architects). Oversize tubs have been popular for tbe past few years, and . industry consultant Don Arnold predicts that the focus will soon shift to tbe shower.

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house and beautifully built," said Anne Brewster, president of the Vanguard-Albany Symphony. She said the interior decorators pre­sented a variety of styles and im­agesthatwerenewtothepublic. "I think the public liked to see the variety," she said.

With regard to design, she said, "I think they liked the flow, the traffic flow of the house." Brewster said the completely finished base­ment, with a bath and ample closet space, elicited favorable com­ments.

The Vanguard Showhouse '89 is on the market with a $655,000 asking price.

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Bethlehem Central boys' Sean McDermott: "We were basketball coach Jack Moser and mentally unprepared. We were

intimidated." many of his players said one of the team's biggest advantages would McDermott led the scoring be the quality of its shooting. againstAibanywith18points.Scott Unfortunately, for much of the Fish followed with 16, including season the team struggled just to ·four three-pointers. Hackman shoot 30 percent in many games. added eight points and Steve

This happened again last Calhoun and Eric McCaughin had Tuesday when the Eagles lost in six and four points. Kevin the first round of the Section II Kepaarutis, Chris Black, and Eric ClassAtournamenttoAibany,101- Liberatore each had two points. 64. This game concluded what

It was the third year in a row would have to be called a thatAibany has knocked BC out of disappointing, frustrating year for the sectionals. This year, however, BC basketball. They finished 7-14 most Bethlehem players seemed· overall and fmished third in the confident they could beat them Suburban Council Gold Division this time. The Eagles came out (5-5). They still were able to win and scored thefirsttwopoints, but one more game than they did the that was the only lead they would last season, despite a seven-game have in the game. midseason skid.

BC shot only 27 percent from Said McDermott: "We had our the field while Albany hit 58 ups and downs. We had much percent. higher expectations."

"We missed some shots early Said Hackman: "We expected and lost some of our confidence to haVe a much better record. At and at the same time they were the end (when the team won four gaining confidence --, their ofitslastsixgames) we played like quickness hurt us," said Moser. we thought we. could. We're He also maintained that the certainlyabetterteamthanan0-7 number of points the Eagles streak" allowedwasnotduetobaddefense. Moser added: "I was real "When you're losing by a lot, you pleased with our effort the whole havetomakesomeadjustmentsto season. They always practiced get back in it and sometimes that hard, even during our slump, from allows them to blow you out." Nov. 7 to the day before sectionals.

BC's Alex Hackman awaits the next move of his Albany High opponent. BobHagyard

the whole way. "Always as a coach I want to do

better, but we didn't have an easy schedule and we have nothing to be ashamed of," he added,

However,playerAiexHackman They never quit, they never thought the problem may have complained, they stuck together

The team's hallmark was inconsistency. At times they looked as good as any team in the area, at other times as bad as any team in the area. At, the end the team showed some consistency, but it took them 14 games to get it. McDermott attributed this to "lack of confidence. If you don't think you're going to win, you won't."

Lady Eagles advance to semis By Shannon Perkins'

The Bethlehem girls basketball team downed Bishop Maginn in its opening sectional game last Friday at Bethlehem, 52-46. Anita Kaplan, the team's star center, scored 31 of the team's total while KassieJeramandKellyRyanadded four and six points.

Although the team's shooting percentage was considerably lower than usual, the defense was able to keep Bishop Maginn's persistent offense in check. Coach Bill Warner was pleased with the game, "They had one of their best efforts all season."

Friday's game was a special one for Kaplan. The junior shattered Amy Bolen' Section II record for most points scored in a single season (770) by 23 points. Bolen set the record two years ago with Draper and Middleburgh, teams which played lighter schedules (Class Band C).

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VC falls at foul line By Dennis Sullivan the right time every time. While

For most of four quarters last Haaf fmished with only six points, week at the State university at his three baskets came at critical Cobleskill, Voorheesville and moments. He grabbed a number Cobleskillbattledtomaintainaone- of critical rebounds (eight on the or two-point lead. night) and a key steal that kept the

Birds within reach in the final Cobleskill led, 9-8, at the first minutes.

quarter, Voorheesville took an 18-17lead at the half Cobleskill tied While fellow co-captain Kevin the game at 30.30 ~t third quarter's Jarvis was not his usual three-point end and the first six minutes of the . threat (he finished with 15 points, final period proved no different six on three-pointers) he played For the most part both teams more aggressive defense than he matched basket with basket did all season. His efforts resulted

But in the final minutes the Red in seVeral key turnovers. Devils cashed in on a wealth of Erin Sullivan was strong on the foul-line opportunities, finished the boards as well ~d offered Lapinski Birds off by a 49-41 margin and three key asststs underneath. advanced to the Class CC While hypothetical, it's interest­quarterfinals. ing to speculate what the results of

For this reporter's money the Birds played their best game of the season for many reasons. Putting aside their usual three­pointer game they drove to the basket, took the six-foot jumper or handed off underneath. !twas their most diversified attack of the season.

Defensively· the two-teaming hustle of Rich Adams and Erin Sullivan caused numerous turnovers. Center Steve Lapinski was a Goliath stuffing shot after shot after shot He finished with nine blocked shots, 11 rebounds and 12 points.

Senior co-captain Mike Haaf playedhisbestgameoftheseason, seeming to be in the right place at

the game would have been with a healthy, offensively strong Todd Rockmore (broken ankle) in the lineup for additional scoring power.

Without doubt, the brand of basketball the Birds played will be a large part of their strategy next year. This to the delight of some Blackbird taos.

The· sectional loss brought the Birds' season to an end with a 9-10 record.

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College Athletics

-Kelly Ross of Delmar tied a

Cornell University women's high jump record with a first place jump of 5-8 at the West Point Track Meet on Jan. 20.

She recently placed fourth in the high jump at Cornell University's indoor Heptagonal

"' Championship recently. Ross earned a letter in 1988-89

and also set a Cornell fresh­men women's record last year with a jump of 5-6 1/2 at the Syracuse Re­lays. The 1988 graduate and former high jump standout from Beth!~- Kelly Ross hem Centralts the daughter of] ames and Marga­ret Ross of 18 Plymouth Ave., Delmar ..

Ithaca College freshman Col­leen Teal of Unionville tied for second with a score of 8.6 in the vault competition at a 1 an. 20 meet at Brockport State University.

She also scored a 9.05 in the vault in a January meet at Cornell University and a second-place score of 9.05 Feb. 7 at Cortland State.

Kevin Jarvis drives inside at Cobleskill.

She is a graduate of Bethlehem Central, a former member of the DC Stars gymnastics team of Al­bany, the daughter of Sharon and Chet Boehlke of Delaware Turn­

'pike, Unionville. Dennis Sullivan ~ ... m".

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. ~: Justin Baird of Delmar, Star . Q' .. 431 tJ;iple, John_ Dougherty 190, swirnmingasafreshmanatColgate -~' '¥' ·~· 431 triple. 'tJUJ, . .,-. _.' 1 'University, took three second Bowlers V , Jr. Girls_:_ Erin Barkman 181, places in the State College.!!Wirn

468 triple, Melanie Dale 174, 448 championships held Feb. 22-24 at Bowling honors for the week of triple. · the University of Buffalo.''· ,.,r,'

Feb.18,atDelLanesinDelmar,go Prep Boys- Pat Bolduc 163, Baird took ~o"n'lf'as."Well as to: 417 triple. · , -persomil bests, in the 50Q.yard

Sr. Cit. Men- Bert Almindo Prep Girls- Usa Morris 151, freestyle (440.24), the 200-yard 276,John Erickson 196, 525triple, 426triple, MichelleStorm 161,410 freestyle (142.08),andthe10Q.yard Harold Thompson 199, Bob triple. freestyle (47.15). Montgomery 524 triple.

Sr. Cit. Women _ Betty BantamBoys-BobbyBaldwin . Baird qualified in all three Contento 181, Doris Aupperle 466 91, 217 triple, events for the Division I Eastern.s triple. Bantam Girls ~ Caryn tob!'heldMarch1-3.atWestPoint.

Leonardo 142 318 triple While there, he will attempt to Men - Steve Picarazzi 280, ' · qualify for the NCAA Division I

Tom Kelly 280, Joe Walton 663 Junior Classic League nationals. tri~le, BillVanAlstyne964 (4 game Major Boys - Chris Siciliano Baird, also qualified in all three senes). ·247, 752 (4 game series), Joe events for the Junior Nationals in

Women- Sharon Carson 243, Bennett 236, 799 (4 game series). Florida. 621 trip!~, Aleta Johnson 787 (4 . Major Girls - Jen Matuszek game senes). 234, 731 (4 game series), Tammy Baird swam five years on the

Bethlehem Central varsity where hewasastatefinalistforfouryears.

, He graduated from Bethlehem Central in 1989.

Major Girls - Heather Selig Smith 205, 694 (4 game series). · 196, 557 triple. . Jr. Boys - Ben Comtois 276,

Jr. Boys-JeffDievendor£190, 861 (4 game series). · ·

Delmar Physical Therapy Associates, A Private Clinic

• TMJ Dysfunction, Neck and Headache Pain • Myofascial and Craniosacral Therapy­ATotal Body Approach

• Preventive and Rehabilitative Back Care • Orthopedic Rehabilitation • Stroke and Neurological Disorders • Contract Consulting Michele N. Keleher, MS, RPT

• delmar physical 4 therapy associates

8 Booth Road, Delmar, N.Y. 12054

439-1485

George W. Frueh Sons Fuel Oil • Kerosene • Diesel Fuel

Fuel Oil 85~rgallon I Cllll for tc>di!,y~~ ptiees ·.·I

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.Police probe theft Bethlehem police are looking

forasuspectorsuspectswhomade off with $900 in jewelry, a 12 inch color television set, an air com­pressor, and $400 in cash from a Waldenmaier Rd. residence some­time between 1:20 a.m. and 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

According to police, a wituess identified an individualatthe scene duringthattirne. Policearesearch­ingforawhitemale,16to 18years old, around 5'8" with a slender build, short brown hair combed back, last seen wearing white pants and a sweater. The sugpect was seen in a red medium sized car of unknown make.

Policecollectedtwopartialpalm prints from a rear sliding glass door and mud and shoe prints from rugs and floors in the house.

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Obituaries Phoenixville, Pa;19 grandchildren, and15 great-grandchildren.

Services were from the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle. Burial

Fire Fighters Corner

Ann T. Vincent Ann T. Vincent, 57, of Route

143, Coeymans Hollow, and a re­tired Coeymans Hollow postmas­ter, died Monday, Feb. 5, at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany.

Mrs. Vincent was born in Al­bany and attended Aquetuck and Ravena schools. She was a life member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Coeymans Hollow and a charter member of the Little Red Schoolhouse His­torical Society. She was also a member of the Ravena Grange 1457, Albany County, New York StateandNationalGrange,Aibany County Postmasters Association and the National Association of Postmasters.

Survivors include her husband, William G. Vincent; a daughter, Mrs. Lynn Kmieciak of Ravena; a brother, Morton Tryon of Hanna­croix; and a granddaughter.

Services were from the Trinity United Methodist Church, Coeymans Hollow with Rev. Dr. Mark Chatterton officiating. Spring interment will be in Chest­nut Lawn Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund c/o Mrs. Doris Willey, RD 1, Ravena, NY 12143.

Del Herbert Powers Del Herbert "Bert" Powers, 61,

of Onesquethaw Creek Road, Feura Bush, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Albany Medical Center Hospital in AlbanY: ... ",Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, ·.lle was a retired truck driver who worked for the Teamsters in Aloany. He was a member of the

, Bethlehem Elks Lodge and the Sheehy-Palmer Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Albany. He served with the Canadian Mer­chant Marine and later in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1960.

Isabel Glastetter

of Auburn, Wash.; a brother, Merle Powers of Quebec; and six grand­children.

was in Calvary Cemetery in 1...------------------------J Glenmont. Feb. 16 Voorheesville Ambulance HeartAttack

Contributions may be made to · Feb. 16 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency the St. Thomas Church Memorial Feb. 16 Delmar Rescue Squad Unknown Illness

Services were from Meyers Funeral Home in Delmar. Burial was in Prospect Hills Cemetery, Gloversville.

Fund. Feb. 16 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency

Contributions may be made to the Onesqljethaw Rescue Squad, Clarksville.

Kathryn L. Joyce Kathryn L Joyce, 93, of Del- .

mar, died Friday;· Feb. 16, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Elsmere after a short illness.

Robert Pullen Born in New York City, she Robert Grant Pullen, 56, of 4 lived in the Albany area for many

Huron Court, Schenectady, for- years. merly of Glenmont and Breckin- She was widow of Charles R ridge Village in Selkirk, died Joyce Sr. and a member of the Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Ellis Hos- Church of St. Thomas the Apostle pita! in Schenectady. in Delmar. She was a member of

Born in Delmar he served in theBlanchardPost1040Alnerican the Army from 19S1 to 1955. He Legion LadiesAuxiliary in Delmar retiredwithamilitarypensionafter ~nd Wolfert's Roost Country Club suffering a non-eombat disability. m Albany. ·

Survivors include his mother . Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Isabel Pullen Habina of AI: Vrrginia Smith Collen ofDelmar; a bany; two brothers, Harry Pullen son, Cha~les. R. Joyce ~r. of of Troy and Edward Pullen of Voorheesville; e~ghtgr_andchildren Albany;andasister,JoanBerhaupt and 15 great-grandchildren. of Altamont Services were held Monday

Services were from Meyers morning at the C~urch of St. Funeral Home in Delmar. Burial Thomas the Apostle m Delmar. was in Albany's Graceland Ceme- Burial was in St. Agoes Ceme­tery. tery in Menands under the direc-

tion ofTebbutt Funeral Home.

Winnifred Kelsey Contributions may be made to . . Church of St. Thomas the Apostle

W mmfred C. Kelsey, 83, of Memorial Fund Dum barton Drive in Delmar died · Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Albany Don't burn rally Medical Center Hospital in Albany after a brief illness. slated at capitol

Born in Albany, she moved to On Sunday, March 4, New York ·Schenectady in 1911 and to Del- Statewillholda"Don'tBurnNew

mar in 1942. She was a charter York" rally at noon at the State member of the Dethlehem Memo- Capitol. Speakers will include Dr. rial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars -Paul Connett of Work on Waste, 3185 Ladies Auxiliary and a past· Larry Shapiro of New York Public member of the Elsmere Fire lnterestResearchGroup,andMel Company Ladies Auxiliary. She Brow~ of Gree!'wich . Citizens was a communicant of the Church Com101ttee. Special muSical guest of St. Thomas the Apostle in Del- will be John Hall. marandamemberofthechurch's Also on March 4, a "Work on Altar Rosary Society. Waste" conference will beheldat2

Survivors include her husband p.m. attheTrinityChurch, on Lark

Feb.17 VoorheesvilleAmbulance HeartAttack Feb. 17 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Feb. 18 Bethlehem Ambulance Personal Injury Feb. 18 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency · Feb. 18 Delmar F"rre Dept Structure Fire Feb. 18 Delmar Rescue Squad Standby Feb. 18 Elsmere F"rre Dept. Structure F"rre Feb. 18 Delmar Rescue Squad Standby Feb. 18 Voorheesville Ambulance Auto Accident Feb. 18 Delmar Rescue Squad Personal Injury Feb. 18 Voorheesville.Ambulance Auto Accident Feb. 18 New Salem F"rre Dept. Standby Feb. 18 Slingerlands F"rre Dept. Rescue Call Feb. 18 Delmar Rescue Squad Auto Accident Feb. 19 Voor.heesvilleAmbulance Auto Accident Feb. 19 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency Feb. 20 Delmar Frre Dept. Structure Fire Feb. 20 Delmar Rescue Squad Standby Feb. 20 Delmar-Rescue Squad Personal Injury

·Feb. 20 Voorheesville Ambulance Heart Attack Feb. 21 Voorheesville Ambulance Heart Attack Feb. 21 Delmar Recue Squad · Medical Emergency Feb. 21 Delmar Fire Dept. Structure Frre Feb. 21 Elsmere Frre Dept. Mutual Feb. 21 Delmar Rescue Squad Standby Feb. 21 Delmar Rescue Squad Heart Attack Feb. 22 Slingerlands F"rre Dept. Structure F"rre Feb. 22 Delmar Rescue Squad Standby Feb. 22 · Delmar Rescue Squad Auto Accident Feb. 22 Delmar Rescue Squad Medical Emergency

The Town of Bethlehem Frre Officers Association will meet at the Slingerlands Frre Department on March 1 at 8 p.m.

The American Legion in Delmar will hold its annual award cere­mony to honor the 'Firemen of the Year' March 5 (Monday) at 8 p.m. at the Nathaniel Adams Blanchard Post. Each department in the town will be represented.

F"rre Fighter's Corner/Isabel Glastetter 439-2627.

Village Squares plan dance March 3 The Tri-Village Squares will Kenwood Ave., in Delmar.

hold a dance on Saturday, March Featured caller will be Ed 3, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Frrst Joyner For information call861-United Methodist Church, 428 6407. · '

Academy to present musical March 2 and 3 Academy Road in Albany. Curtain is at 8 p.m. both nights and admis­sion prices are $2 for students and $3 for adults.

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Survivors include his wife, Elta Otten Powers; a son, Larry H. Powers of Feura Bush; two daugh­ters, Jana M. Berenger of Feura Bush and Pamela Shufelt of Westerlo; a sister, Patricia Hawley

Alfred H. Kelsey; two daughters, and Lancaster streets in Albany. The Albany Academy and the Mrs.ElizabethVanWoertandMrs. Featured will be workshops and Albany Academy for Girls will Edna McNary, both of Delmar; a speeches on solid and medical perform the musical, Godspe/1, on son, Robert J. Kelsey of wastes. 'Friday and Saturday, March 2 and Southbridge, Mass., and a sister, Call436-0876 for more informa- 3, in the Albany Academy Chapel, Mrs. Mary Gardenier of tion. located in the Main Building on

Call465-146lfor information. ,

LEGAL NOTICE __ _ NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the filing by A-R .Cable Services-NY, Inc. of an application for renewal of its cable television franchise for the Town of New Scotland, New Vorl<

Acopyoftheapplicationandall comments filed relative thereto are ·available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of New Scotland and any interested party may file comments on the applica­tion with the Clerk, A-R Cable Services-NY,Inc. and the New York State Commission on Cable Tele­vision. (February 28, 1990)

BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York Will hold a public hearing on

· Wednesday,March7, 1990,at8:00 p.m., at the Town Offices, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, New York to take action on application .of Undaand Dave Burtis,61 Salis­bury Road, Delmar, New York 12054 for Variance under Article XII, Percentage of Lot Occupancy, of the Code of the Town of Bethle­hem for the construction of a porch at premises 61 Salisbury Road, Delmar. .

Charles B. Fritts Chairman

Board of Appeals (February 28, 1990)

NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the

Board of Appeals of the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County, New York will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 7, 1990, at7:45

LEGAL NOTICE __ _ p.m., at the Town Offices, 445 Dela­ware Avenue, Delmar, New York to take action on application of Beth S. Swartz, 33 Carstead Drive, Slin­gerlands, New York 12159 for Variance under Article XII, Percent­age of Lot Occupancy, of the Code of the Town of Bethlehem for con­struction of a screened-in porch to rear ot residence at premises 33 Carstead Drive, Slingerlands, New York.

Charles B. Fritts Chairman

Board of Appeals (February 28, 1990)

VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Voorheesville, New York 12186 BOARD OF EDUCATION

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that real

property located within Voorheesville Central School Dis­trict ofthe Towns of New Scotland, Guilderland and Be me, Albany County, New York, owned by one or more persons, each of whom is 65 years of age or over, shall be exempt as stated below from taxa­tion by said Central School District to the extent of fifty per centum (50%) of the assessed valuation thereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that exemption from taxation shall not be granted in the case of real.property where a child resides if such a c"hild attends a public school of elementjlry or secondary education with said Central School District

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT no exemption shall be

LEGAL NOTICE __ _ granted (a}- if the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners of the property for the income tax year immediately pre­ceding the date of making applica­tion for exemption exceeds the sum of twelve thousand twenty-five dollars for the income tax year immediately preceding the date of making an application for exemp­tion. Income tax year shall mean the twelve month period for which the owner or owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if no such return is filed, the calendar year. Where title is vested in either thehusbandorthewife, theircom­binedincomemaynotexceedsuch sum. Such income shall include social security and retirementbene­fits, ihterest, dividends, total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset which may be offset by a loss from the sale orexchan9e of a capital asset in the same In­come tax year, net rental income, salary or earnings, and net income from self-employment, but shall not include a return of capital, gifts or inheritances. In computing net rental income and net income from self-employment no depreciation deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property held for the prOduction of income; (b) unless the tide of the property shall have been vested in the owner or all of the owners of the property for at least twenty-four consecutive months prior to the date of making an application for exemption; (c) unless the property is used exclu­sively tor residentiat purposes; (d) unless the property is the legal residence of and is oooupied in whole or in part by the owner or by all of the owners of the property.

LEGAL NOTICE __ ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

that application for such exemp­tion must be made by the owner, or all of the owners of the property, on forms prescribed by the state board to be furnished by the appropriate assessin9 authority and shall fur­nish the Information and be exe­cuted in the manner required or prescribed in such fonns, and shall be filed in such assessor's office on or before the appropriate tax­able status date. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, at the option of the municipal corpora­tion, any person otherwise qualify­ing under this section shall not be denied the exemption under this section if he becomes sixty-five years of age after the appropriate taxable status date and before December thirty-first of the same year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any conviction of having made a willful false statement in the ap­plication for such exemption shall be punishable in accordance with the provision of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law and shall disqualify the applicant from fur­ther exemption in accordance with the provisions of such law.

Legal Reference: Section 467 of the New York State Real Prop­erty Tax-Law

Steven Schreiber Clerk Board of Education

Date:February 5, ·1990 (February 28, 1990)

NOTIC~OF SPECIAL MEETING

VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

-ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

LEGAL NOTICE __ _ on behalf of the Board of Educa­tion, that a Special Meeting of and for the Voorheesville Central School District, Albany County, New York (the ~oistrict•) will be held on the 7th day of March, 1990 at the Clayton A. Bouton Junior­Senior High School Building for the Voorheesville Central School Dis­trict from 2:00 o'clock p.m. to 9:30 o'clock p.m. or as much longer as may be necessary for the purpose of enabling the qualified voters then present to cast their votes on the following propostitions:

PROPOSITION #1

LEGAL NOTICE. __ _ Pal amount of not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/ 100 Dollars ($230,000.00), and a tax.is hereby voted to pay the inter­est on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable

PROPOSITION #2 RESOLVED: That a resolution

passed by the Board of Education on July 18, 1988 to purchase one 59 passenger bus at a cost of $41,955.00 _purchased with gen­eral fund balance in the 1987-88 school year budget is hereby ap­proved and r~tified ..

RESOLVED:Thatthe Board of Education of the Voorheesville Central School District (hereinaf-

Steven Schreiber School District Clerk

By Order of the Board of Education

Dated: January 8, 1990 ter the •District•) is hereby author­ized to purchase various passen,. .... ger vehicles for the transport pur­poses of the District at the esti- (February 28, 1990) mated maximum cost of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/ NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING .• 100 Dollars ($230,000.00) includ- Notice is hereby given that the ingoriginalequipment,machinery, Board of Appeals of the Town of apparatus8.ndotherancillarycosts Bethlehem, Albany County, New requiredforthepurposesforwhich York will hold a public hearing on such vehicles are to be used, and Wednesday, March 7, 1990,at7:30 to expend therefore amounts not p.m.,attheTownOffices,445Dela-to exceed Two Hundred Thirty wareAvenue, Delmar, New York to Thousand and 00/100 Dollars take action on· application of Ed­($230,000.00); and that a tax is ward S. and Hamel Thomas, 85 hereby voted therefore in an Brockley Drive, Delmar, New York amount of not to exceed Two 12054 for Variance under Article Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/ XII, Percentage of Lot Occupancy, 100 Dollars ($230,000.00) to fi- oftheCodeoftheTownofBethle­nance the cost of said vehicles, hemforconstructionotaproposed such tax as shall be necessary to addition at rear of re·sidence at be levied by and colledted in in- premises 85 Brockley Drive, Del- " stallments 1n such years and in-' mar, New York. such .. amounts as shall be deter-mined by said Board of Education; Charles B. Fritts and that in anticipation of said tax, Chairman bonds of the District are hereby au- Board of Appeals thorized to be issued in the princi- (February 28, 1990)

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Mr. and Mrs. Victor Santella

Elizabeth Burkhard wed Donald Bohus and Scott Harmon were ushers.

Ecumenical study to begin March 6

The area's annual Ecumenical Bible Study will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, cor­ner of Elsmere and Poplar Dr., in Delmar, beginning Tuesday, March 6 and continuing through April10.

Registration and coffee begin at 9:30 a.m., with the study begin­ning at 10 a.m. A different topic will be discussed every Tuesday, and a different area religious leader will conduct the lectures each week.

Cai143S.9249 for information.

Church to begin special Lenten series

The Debnar Reformed Church will begin a special Lenten series, entitled "Questions of Faith," on Wednesday, March 7. The program will be led by Dr. Robert Hess and will continue every Sunday at 10

Elizabeth Marie Burkhard, daughter of Mary Lou and Wil­liam Burkhard of Delmar and Victor Albert Santella, son ofDoris Santella of Lynn Ma., and the late Albert V. Santella, were married on Sept. 23.

The bride is a graduate of Beth- a.m. and every Wednesday at 7:30 lehem Central High Schoo~ State p.m., through April4. University at On~onta, and Em~- For information, cai143S.0509. son College. She ts employed wtth

Rev. James D. Daley conducted the wedding at the Church of St.

the Boston Company in Boston, Ma.

Thomas the Apostle. The groom is a graduate of Ruth Burkhard was maid of Farleigh Dickinson University. He

honor. Penny Friedlander and Lori is employed by the YDI Electron-Pascarelli were bridesmaids. , ics, in Needham, Ma.

Charles Caparelli was best man. After a wedding trip to Italy, the Edward Siebert, Frank Wagner, couplewillresideinRandolph, Ma.

Red Cross to kick off membership campaign On Monday; March 5, the Al­

bany Chapter ofthe American Red - CrosswillkickoffitsannuaiMarch

Membership Campaign. The month-long phone-a-thon cam­paign is expected toraise$150,000.

Money will be used for disas­ters such as earthquakes and · hurricanes, swim classes, CPR

classes, AIDS education, tissue and bone surgeries, and continuing the blood drives.

The phone-a-thon will begin on March 5, and runs through the March 29, Monday through ThurS. day evenings, from 6 to 9 p.m. For ii)formation, call462-7461.

Churches plan special service

The Glenmont Community Church will hold an Ash Wednes­day service on Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m., atthechurch on Chapel Lane in Glenmont.

The Coeymans Reformed Church will join the Glenmont Church for the special service.

Members and friends are asked to bring their palm branches from last Palm Sunday with them.

Children invited to participate

Children of the Glenmont Community Reformed Church are asked to bring pennies each Sun­day morning to contribute to the

~:;~!I!~~~:~; I' church's "Pennies from Heaven."

Community Corner

Church women to hold prayer day service

Church Women United of Al­banywill present a service to mark World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 2, at United Fourth Pres-by1erian Church, 916 Western Ave., in Albany.

Registration will beat 11 :30a.m., and will be followed by lunch at noon and a program at 1 p.m.

The theme for the program, • A

Ecumenical Bible study planned

The area's annual Ecumenical Bible Study will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, corner of Elsmere and Poplar Dr., in Delmar, begimiing Tuesday, March 6 and continuing through April 10.

' BetterTomorrow-Justicefor All," was written by women in Czecho­slovakia. Those attending will share bread and salt, an old Czechoslovakia custom in welcom­ing guests.

Here's to a

·Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nasner

Grady-Nasner nuptials Kathleen Mary Grady, daugh­

ter of Joan and V mcent Grady of Glenmont, and Jeffrey 'Luther Nasner, son of Beulah P. Nasner of Selkirk were married Sept. 23.

Father Thomas Hayes per­formed the wedding in The Doane Stuart chapel in Albany.

Patricia Grady Birdsinger was matron ofhonor. Lois Forgea, Kelly Needham, and Shirley Burkhart, sister of the groom, were brides­maids.

Bruce Woolford was best man. Fran Nasner, Mike Grady and

State forum slates March meetings

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The New Y9.rk State Legislative Forum will meet on Tuesday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 20, in the Harmanus Bleecker Hall, Albany Public Ubrary, 161 Wash­ington Ave., in Albany, at 10 a.m.

At the March 6 meeting, Assemblyman Paul Tonko will speak on "Farm Issues: A Perspective," and Comptroller Edward Regan will lecture on "Budget Process Reforms and Improvements.

At the March 20 meeting, Assemblyman] ohn Faso will speak

David Nasner were ushers. The bride is a graduate of Beth­

lehem Central High School, Memorial Hospital School of Nurs­ing, and Russell Sage College. She is a registered nurse at St. Peter's Hospital.

The Groom is a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He is employed as a union carpenter.

After a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Delmar.

Victims panel to meet The Albany County SfOP:DWI

and RID have organized a Victims Impact Panel to be held on Thurs­day, March 1, at 7:30p.m.·

The panel will attempt to make convicted DWI offenders aware of the consequences that driving under the influence of alcohol can have.

The panel will take place at the Albany Police Court Safety Build­ing, Morton Ave. and Broad St. in Albany.

For information, ca11447-7706.

on "Reapportionment." The purpose of the forum is to CP center to hold

stimulate active interest in New · program open house York State legislation by providing The Cerebral Palsy Center for information on current issues. the Disabled will hold an open Forum programs will be broad- houseonWednesday,Feb.28,from cast on Channel 28 public access 10 to u:3o a.m., at its 700 South on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m., and Pearl St. location in Albany. on NY-SCAN on weekdays from 7:30p.m. to midnight. For information, ca11489-8336.

Bridal Gowns Florist Photography Anthony Joseph Photography. Fine aeatlve photographs of yoor Special Day. 439~. Registration and coffee begin at 9:30a.m., with

the study beginning at 10 a.m. A different topic will be discussed every Tuesday, and a different area religious leader will conduct the lecture.

Call 439-9249 for information.

WONDERFUL WEDDING!

Bridal Rose Boutique, 238 Del.ware Ave., Delmar. For­mals, Mother-of-the-Bride, co*ck­tall dresses.

Bridal Registry

Village Shop, Delaware Plaza, 43t-1823 FREE GIFT lor regis­tering.

Danker Florist, Three great loca11ons: 239 Delaware Ave., Delmar 439.o97t. M-Sat, 9-6, Corner of Allen & Central, 488-5461. M·Sat, 8:30-5:30. StuyvesantPiaza,438-2202. M· Sat, 9-9, Sun. 12-5. AU New Silk and Traditional Frnh Flower Bouquets.

Jewelers HarOld Finkle, "Yow Jeweler" 217 Central Ave., Abany. 463-8220. Diamonds - Handcrafted Wedding Rings.

ewSgraphics Printers

Quality and Dependability You Can Afford

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Mickl'a Bridals I: fonnl;!a- At. 4- Oefreestville. Corrplete line of Bridals, Bridesmaids, Tuxedo Rentals. Custom made special orders. No charge for alterations. 283-ten.

Invitations Johnaon'a Stationery 431-8166. Wedding lnvitailons, An­nouncements. personalized Accessories.

Paper Mill Delaware Plaza. 431J-8123 Wedding Invitations, wrn­lng paper, Announcements. Your Custom order.

Calligr~~phy •.• lor. invitations, envelopes, place cards, thank­you notes, anything. Please call evenings. Very Reasonable .........

Honeymoon Delmar Tl'llvel Bureau. let us plan your corrplete Honeymoon. We cater to your special needs. Start your new IHe with us. call 43i-.2316. Delaware Plaza, DeS. rna•. Tr•vethoe.t Tr•vel Agency. Let our experienced travel consult­ants help plan your special Honeymoon. Call 439-9477, Main Square, Delmar.

Rental Equipment A to Z Rent.!, Everett Rd., Albany. 48i-7418. Canopies, Tables, Chairs, Glasses, China, Silverw81e.

Photography ou.tlty Affordable Wedding Photogr•phy-Studio sitting and All proofs& negatives ln­cluded.$350. Call Debra 436-7198.

Entertainment Diae...Jodtey-ALL the rnuaic YOU want to hear. Superb sound "Total Entertainment" 24hr. Hotline~712. Music-Put the accent on your occasion with SOLO GU IT AA MUSIC lor the discerning musi­cal taste. Ref. avaUable. 450-3448. DISC...JOCKEV-Experlenced and professional. $250 for lour hours. 76N1081 HARP-The unique touch for your special occasion. Flute, guftar, vocals also avallable4&3-7500.

Receptions Norm•nak:le Country Club, 43D-5362. Wedding and Engagement Parties.

Wedding Cakes Meg• Conleetions-Tradi­tional and gourmet wedding cakes and groom's cakes 462· 9608

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CALENDAR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A Section ot Spotlight Newspapers

CLASSIFIEDS BUSINESS DIRECTORY

February 28,1990

Elm Tree offers roots for area artists WhenBenand Nancy Godley of Loudonville opened the Elm Tree Art Gallery in the Newton OPiaza, they wanted to offer area resi­dents a place to

Vl~ "'r'~~ purchase fine 0 Llll Ul tl:: art by interna­A·R-T G·A·L·L·E·R·Y tionally known

artists. Nancy Godley, who

0 manages the gallery, soon realized, however, that the gallery had an impor­tant role to play as a showcase for the talent of local artists.

Since the gallery was opened in 1988, seven local artists have exhibited their work at Elm Tree. "'There are artists that come in almost on a daily basis, • said Ben Godley, who owns Store Fixtures By Godley in Loudonville.

The opening reception for an exhibit of oil and watercolor paintings by Lilia Singer of Loudonville, Kristia L Woodward of Latham and Alyce M. Ashe of East Greenbush will be held on Sun­day, March 4, from noon to 9 p.m. Their paintings will be on exhibit at the gallery from March 4 through 30.

While limitations in terms of time, space and money, along with the number of talent area artists, sometimes necessi­tate difficult choices in organizing show-

l·!' oin~s. the ~xhibits have received enthusi-0 • astic public response.

"We11 have several hundred people at a showing," Ben Godley said: "For a new

. l!allery, we consider it a good showing."

The Godleys expect attendance for this month's exhibit to be even higher than usual. All three artists who will exhibit have participated in numerous juried shows and gallery exhibits. Their individual works are part of many public, private and corporate collections.

Woodward's oil and watercolor paint­ings are already known to Capital District art enthusiasts. Her paintings are realis­tic but also capture the mood and texture of their subjects. Color plays an important role in creating depth in her landscapes as well as adding richness to flowers and country scenes.

A Rhode Island native, Woodward graduated from Bryant College and worked in advertising and broadcasting before moving to New York with her husband, Channel tO news anchor Dick Wood. Since 1978 she has devoted her time and energy to developing her artistic skills and techniques.

Singer, a native of Buenos Aires, Ar­gentina, began to paint in earnest after her retirement from pharmacy practice in 1983. She is currently studying with Gunter Korus. She has also studied with noted artists including Frank Alexander, Claude Croney, Ralph Persons and Mary Lou Schlemm. • .

Her oil paintings of country scenes in Vermont have won her many awards.

Ashe is a north country artist. Her favorite subjects are flowers and Adiron­dack scenes.

"'The essence of my watercolors is to give the impression that the whole has been achieved without effort and for the power of execution to make the message memorable," she said.

It's a mystery to BCHS class of'52

· By Pat Vadney Trinidadffobago, January 13, 1990.

Is it fact or is it fiction? Are we truly soaking up the burning Caribbean sun and wiggling our toes in the sand on the beaches ofTrinidadffobago? ·

Are we just imagining that only 24 hours ago we were gingerly sliding our way along in a blowing snowstorm?

Is it a twist of fate that brought us to this island, or is it simply an unexplain­able coincidence?

The plane began its descent into Trinidad heading straight for a mountain range, where one could spot an occa­sional shanty perched in the middle of nowhere. A growing sense of anticipa­tion took over. Swinging in a half circle, the plane rounded the point, where the view changed drastically. Heavily popu­lated Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad/ Tobago, stretched as far as the eye <:vuld see along·a flat plain, nestled betwee'' the coastline and the base of the mountains.

It was an eerie feeling. I "knew" we'd been here before.l"knew" some ofthose streets and how they would soon be caught up in the festive, colorful atmos­phere of Carnival. I "knew" what vistas could be enjoyed from the terrace of the Trinidad Hilton Hotel, and I "knew" what the hospital looked like, and all about the narrow, winding road leading up the coast to Maracas Beach.

Yet, this had to be fiction, because neither of us had ever set foot on Trinidad before!

In reality, we "knew" these scenes through a book, "'The Great Grave Rob­bery," published in1989 by W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., and written by ! ohn Minahan, formerly of Delmar, and a high school classmate of my husband, Frank Vadney. In it, Frankwasoneofthecentral characters - you might even say, the "hero."

It all began with the class of '52 at

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Kristin Woodward of Latham's watercolor The Brick Layer, above, and Loudonville resident Lila Singer's oil, Resting in Maine, below, are just two area artists' works on display at the Elm Tree Gallery in Latham.

She has studied under Claude Croney, Cecile Johnson and Tom Lynch.

In addition to exhibits by local artists, the Newtonville gallery has 1,700 square feet of display space, where original works and limited edition fine prints by interna­tionally known artists such as Sawada, McDuff, Pang, Gantner, Delacroix, Bou­langer and LaPorte are always on exhibit.

The gallery collection includes oils, watercolors, pastels, etchings, litho­graphs, seriograplis and a limited amount of sculpture.

Nancy Godley's interest in art goes war.. back. "My grandfather was a ru:tist to begin 'With, • she said. "I have been an art collector for years. • During many of those years, she said, she had to go to New York City to locate the type of art she wanted. She decided to make life a little easier for other area art collectors by opening a gallery that offered the works of top in­ternational and local artists in Newton­ville.

She said the Capital District is basi­callyaneducatedartmarketwherepeople want more to enhance their homes than just posters and reproductions.

However, she explained, a person does not have to be an art expert to make an intelligentartpurchase.ElmTree'spaint­ings and prints range in price from $150 to $3,000, and she is more than happy to walk visitors around the gallery, and

explain the different types of art and the artists' backgrounds. If something strikes a visitor's fancy, she11 point out other works done in a similar style.

"'The first reason to purchase a piece of art is because you like it, • she said.

• A lot of people will buy a piece of art because it reminds them of something, someplace or someone," added Ben Godley.

The Godleys firmly believe in the important role artwork can play in trans­forming a house into a home.

"It enhances the house or business," Nancy Godley said. "It basically makes a statement, many times, about the per­son."

"It's the finish," said Ben Godley. "Without art on the wall, it's a wall. With art, it's a room in a home .... It puts feeling in a room. It adds character .... It shows the character of the person as well."

When it comes to interior decoration, Nancy Godley shows her respect for the artist's work by recommending that pa­trons buy the artwork first and then decorate around the art.

The Elm Tree Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the other days of the week

For information, call785-1441.

John and Verity Minahan at a party in 1987. Minahan weaves "real life" characters, including several local residents, into his mystery novels. Several members of the Bethlehem Central High School class of 1952 were included in The Great Grave Robbery.

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MARC TEICHOIZ A MOON FOR THE Guitarist. College of st. Rose MISBEGOMN' Campus. Albany. March 4_. 3 staged reading by lheater p.m. Information. 434-4683. Voices. Albany City Arts Bu11dlng, March 2 and 3, 8 p.m., SKIP PARSONS' RIVERBOAT March 4. 9 p.ffi. Information. JAll BAND 439-6404 Gideon Putnam. Saratoga

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ClASSES

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LECTURE

VANGUARD-ALBANY SYMPHONY PREVIEW George Lloyd and Peter Kerman! are special guests in a musical lecture-demonstration, Albany Public Ubrary. March 1. at noon.

READINGS

NOVELIST/POET RACHEL GUIDO DEVRIES Reading and literary workshop, RCCA Gallery,Troy. March 1. ~:30 p.m. Information. 273-0552.

-.CALL FOR ENTRIES

ENTRIES REQUESTED FOR CHESTERWOOD SCULPTURE SHOW Entries are requested for contemporary sculpture at Chesterwood, an exhibition of outdoor works to be held at Chesterwood. stockbridge, Mass .. from July 7·0ct. 14. Information, 413·298--3579.

STUYVESANT INVITATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL Ninth annual festival. June 9-10. Applications at stuyvesant Plaza Administration office, Albany. Deadline for applications, Apri110.

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SCREENWRITING CLASSES Michael Wayne, Instructor. Introductory cource beginning March 5. 7 to 9 p.m .. 1040 Madison Ave .. Albany. Information. 489-4084.

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AREA ARTISTS EXHIBIT FILM Artists Alyce Ashe, Lillo Singer.

ARATA ISOZAKI and Kristin Woodward. Elm Tree Architect revisits Important Art Gallery, Newton Plaza. buildings of his career. The Hyde Newtonville. March 4·30. Collection. Helen Froehlich ·Information. 765--1441. Auditorium, Glens Falo. March PR0PORTION IS.RELATIVE 11. 2 p.m. Information, 792~ 1761. Three person exhibition. NACAN LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST SCulpture Court. KeyCorp Tower Shown and discussed. Union Lobby, South Pearl and Beaver College. Schenectady. March streets. Albany.lhrough March 5. 6 p.m. Information, 370-6172. 2.·

VIRIDIANA EDWARD L. HENRY Rim. University at Albany. 19th century genre historic downtown campus. March 2. painter. gallery tour. Albany 7:30p.m. Institute of History and Art. LADY AND THE TRAMP March 2. 12:15-12:45 p.m. New York state Museum. March Information, 463-4476. ~- 1 anc 3 p.m. lnformatlon, ROBERT CARTMELL: PAINTINGS 474-5842. AND DRAWINGS ALICE IN WONDERLAND Albany Center Galleries. March New York state Museum. March 2·April 6. Information, 462~4775. 10-11,1 and 3 p.m. Information, BRUNO LAVERDIERE 474·5877. Sculpture exhibition, Things of SYLVIA SCARLETT Beauty Art Gallery, 247 lark St .. New York state Museum. March Albany. March 1-31. 7, 7 p.m. lnformaffon,474-5877. LAURA CANNAMELA: NOOONTIME FILM SERIES ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS Empire state Plaza Art Orange st. Gallery: Albany. Collection Peggy Guggenheim: March 2·Apri1 6. Information. Art In Venice (March 1), 20th 462-4775 Century American Art: · SCHENECTADY Highlights of the Whitney's PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Permanent Collection and PRESENTS STAN BLANCHARD American Art Today: Whitney First Methodist Church. March 1989 Biennial Exhibition (March 7, 7:30p.m. lnformatlon.463-

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LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION , 12th annuaL Greene County Council on the Arts, Windham.

~JIIiuJk~~ Now through March 22. Information. 734~3104.

DOLDRUMS Showcases the work of arts faculty. Albany Institute of History and Art. Albany. Wed.­Frl. • noon·3 p.m. and 5--9 p.m.; Sat .• noon·3 p.m. Opening reception. March 23,5:30-7:30 p.m. Information. 4634478.

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DIETEL GALLERY Works by Arlene Boker. Sondra Bowden, Barf Justin Falese, Marion Honors, Gayle Johnson, Peg Orcutt. Willie Marlowe, Groce Markman, Monico Miller, Undo K. Ryder.Andrea SOikowe. Melissa Scnot. Susan Schmader, Judith Weinman. Wendy Williams. Tanjo Witkowski. Emma Willard School. Troy. Feb. 16-Apri18.daily 9 o.m.·9p.m.

A SHOWCASE OF STONE LITHOGRAPHY Exhibit features the works of 19 artists whose prints were produced through artist-In­residence program at the Art Center In Maitland. Fla., Sage Junior College of Albany, New Scotland Avenue. Now through March 2. Gallery hours. Mon.

· through Fri. 10 a.m.--4 p.m.; Mon., Wed .• lhurs.; 6-8 p.m. Information. 270-2246.

ARTIST AT PLAY Group showing. Greene County Council on the Arts Catskill Gallery, Catsk111. Gallery hours Mon.·Frl .. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 o.m.-4 p.m. Information, 943-3400. ERASTUS DOW PALMER EXHIBITION American sculptor of the mid-19th century. Albany Institute of History and Art. Now through June 10.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW .AGAIN

New exhibit. Museum of The Historical Scclety of Early American Decoration. Albany. Tues.·Frl .. 9 o.m.-4 p.m .. Information, 462-1676.

A FOCUS ON THE FEMALE FIGURE The Rice Gallery In the Albany Institute of History and Art. Gallery hours, Tues.-Sat. noon-S p.m.

GALLERY ORIGINALS Exclusive pastel paintings by Hudson River artist Gene Green. Umited edition fine art prints of contemporary realism from Chino. Gallery Originals of ~ latham. Information. 785-0198.

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MANAGEMENT CLASS st. Peter's Hospital. 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany. $20,7-9 p.m.lnformatlon.454-1750.

EARLY CHILDHOOD GROWTH nToddlers, Part II,'" wtth Janet Carmody. RNC. St. Peter's Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany. $5. Information. 454-1550.

SINGLE SQUARES donee. with caller Cliff Brodeur, St. Michael's Community Center, Linden Ave., Cohoes, 7:30p.m. Information. 459-5653.

MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL EXHIBIT -work of young artists, 3rd floor terrace of lobby, New York State Museum, 9 a.m....S p.m. Information, 474-5842.

APPLE COMPUTER USERS CLUB meets first Wednesdays, Farnsworth Middle School, State Farm Ret. Guilderland, 7 p.m. Information, 462-2609.

ALBANY COUNTY support group for parents who have experienced a miscarriage. stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, or death of a newborn, large Board Room. St. Peter's Hospital. 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, 7:30 p.m. Information, 454-1550.

LOTS OF LAPS FUND-RAISER Albany Academy low'er school students to skate laps on the school hockey rink to benefit Trinity Institution. March 1 and 2. from 9 to 11 a.m. lnforrTKltion, 465-1461. :~

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS training workshops for tutors of Basic Reading Workshop, first of seven nights through March 29, John A Howe Ubrory, Schuyler and Broad sts .. Albany. 6:30-9 p.m. Information. 482-2639.

LECTURE ~lhank God. I'm Not Going Crazy After AIW presented by MimS Bendall. Diocesan Postoral Center, 40 North Main Ave., Albany. $3,7:30 p.m. Information, 489-4431 .

A BETTER TOMORROW • JUSnCE FOR ALL A service wrftten in Czechoslovkia to be used by Church Women United of Albany to mark. World Day of Prayer. Registration at 11:30 a.m. at United Fourth Presbyterian Church, 916 Western Ave. Lunch at noon, program at 1 p.m. lnforrTK:ltion, 465--0737 or 462-2302.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUnON Old Hellebergh Chapter, meeting. Mynderse-Frederlck House, Rt. 146. Guilderland Center, 7:30p.m. Information. 756-2273.

DWI VICnMS' IMPACT PANEL Albany Pollee Court Safety Building, Morton Ave. and Broad St.. Albany, 7:30p.m. Information. 44 7-7706.

CONCERNED FRIENDS OF HOPE HOUSE meeting. support group for families of substance abuserS, every Thursday, Child's Nursing Home auditorium, 25 Hackett Blvd., Albany, 7:30p.m. Information. 465-2441.

SCHENECTADY COUNTY LECTURE ON SOLID WASTE . CRISIS "From Genesis to Garbage: The Conceptual Roots of Our Solid Waste Crisis." presented by William Vitek, Union College, 8 p.m. Information. 370-6072.

SCHENECTADY COUNTY

RECOVERY, INC. self-help group for former mental patients and former nervous patients, Salvation Army, 222lafayette St., Hillard Rm .. Schenectady. 10 a.m. Information, 346-8595.

ALBANY COUNTY

OLD SONGS COUNTRY DANCE ~Family Donee" Night. Guilderland Elementary School, Rt, 20, Guilderland. 8-11:30 p.m. Information. 765-2615.

"EXPLORING COMMUNITY HISTORY II" teachers' Workshop. Albany Institute of History and Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p. Tl. Information, 363-4478.

SARATOGA COUNTY

PARENTS WITIIOUT PARTNERS new member orientation and general meeting. Princ_e of Peace Church. corner a,( Rt .. 146 and Moe Rd .• Clifton Park. 7 p.m. Information. 685-1354.

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"DUTCH BARNS" lecture, presented by Richard W. Babco*ck, Albany County Historical Association Museum. Ten Broeck Mansion, 9 Ten Bro'eck Place, Albany. 2 p.rri. Information. 436-9826.

"DON'T BURN NEW YORK" rally, State CapitoL Albany, noon. Information, 436-0676.

WORK ON WASTE CONFERENCE Trinity Church.lark. and lancaster, Albany, 2 p.m. Information, 436-0676.

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RECOVERY, INC. self-help group for former mental patients and former nervous patients. Unitarian Church of Albany. 405 -Washington Ave .. Albany, 7:30 p.m. Information, 346-8595.

"SURVIVING WITH CANCER" support groups for adults who ore surviving cancer, through May 16.-Pinnacle Place, McKown Rd., Albany, 7 p.m. Information. 445-3421.

SCHENECTADY

RECOVERY, INC. self-help group for former mental patients and former nervous patients. Unitarian House. 1246 Wenda II Ave., Schenectady, 7:30p.m.

GREAT DECISIONS '90 "NICARAGUA ANDEL SALVADOR: WAR OR PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA?' presented by Carlos Astlz. Albany Public Ubrary, 161 Washington Ave .• Albany. noon. Information, 475-1326.

LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP "landscaping Your Home: Design Principles and Practice," four sessions, next four Wednesdays, led by Anne LeClair Best, State Museum. Albany, $50 for all sessiOns, 7-9 p.m. Information, 474-5801.

TEACHER WORKSHOPS ON INCUBAnON AND EMBRYOLOGY Albany County Cooperative Extension to offer workshops from 5 to 7 p.m. at the

/ ORIENTAnON SESSION for adults interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. Parsons Child and Family Center, (;JJ Academy Rd.. Albany. 7 p.m. Information. 426-2600.

"EARLY CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT" "School Age," with Janet Carmody. RNC.St. Peter's Hospital. 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany. $5. Information, 454-1550.

APPLE COMPUTER USERS CLUB meets first Wednesdays, Farnsworth Middle School, State Farm'Rd .• Guilderland, 7 p.m. Information, 482·2609.

SCHENECTADY COUNTY "A DAY OF PERSONAL GROWTH" sponsored by the Capital District Jaycees. Holiday Inn Holldome, 100 Nett Terrace, Schenectady. Information. 584-8700.

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT CLINIC-screening clinic for anyone who has a concern about a child up to 2 years old, Bellevue Hospital, Troy Rd., Schenectady, noon·4 p.m. Information, 346-9438.

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BETHLEHEM

BETHLEHEM BOARD OF EDUCATION budget wqrkshops on computers. equipment. Special Education and BOCES Services. Educational Services Center, 90 Adams Place • .Oelmar. 8 p.m. Information. 439-4955.

BLOODMOBILE sponsored by Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Senior High School Student CounciL high school, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

BETHLEHEM UONS CLUB meets first and third Wednesdays. Old Center Inn, Rt. 9W, Glenmont, 7 p.m.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Glenmont Reformed Church, Chapel Lane. Glenmont, 7:30 p.m.

BETHLEHEM ELKS LODGE 2233 meets at lodge, Rt. 144. Cedar Hill, 8 p.r.n. first and third Wednesdays.

ONESQUETHAW CHAPTER, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR first and third Wednesdays at Masonic Temple. Kenwood Ave .. Delmar, 8 p.m.

TESTIMONY MEETING First Church of Christ, Scientist. 555 Delaware Ave .• Delmar, 8 p.m. Information, 439-2512.

NORMANSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bible study and prayer meeting. 10 Rockefeller Rd., Elsmere. Information. 439-7864,

BETHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP provides regular volunteers with excavation and laboratory experience all day Monday and Wednesday. Information, 439-4258.

NEW SCOTLAND

NEW SCOTlAND SENIOR CITIZENS every Wednesday. Wyman Osterhout Community Center. New Salem. Information. 765-2109.

STORY HOUR Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Rd .• 4 p.m. Information, 765-2791.

BETHLEHEM VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION for those interested in volunteering at the Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary. Bethlehem. sponsored by the Audubon Society. Rarick Rd .. 6:30p.m. Information, 767-9051.

BETHLEHEM SENIOR CITIZENS meet every Thursday at Bethlehem Town HaiL 445 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 12:30 p.m.

CHP DELMAR HEALTH CENTER open house, second Thursday of every month, 250 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 6 and 8 p.m. Information, 783-1864.

KABBAlAH CLASS class In Jewish mysticism, every Thursday, Delmar Chabad Center. 109 Elsmere Ave .. 8 p.m. Information. 439-8280.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP sponsored by Project Hope and Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited. meets Thursdays, First United Methodist Church, Delmar, 7:30p.m. Information. 767-2445.

Facts about marijuana What is nuuijuana?

Marijuana comes from lhehempplant, cannabis sativa. Marijuana is typically sold in lhe form of cut, dried leaves, stems and flowers oflhe hemp plant. Marijuana contains 435 different chemicals, 64 of which are psychoactive substances. How does it work?

We don't know! 1HC (della-tetrahydrocannabinol) is lhe major active ingre­dient in marijuana, but despite extensive research we are not sure as to how it specifically effects lhe brain.

Does it vary in strength? Yes! In 197 5, samples exceeding one percent 1HC were rare; by 1980, samples

wilh five percent 1HC were common. A certain strain of marijuana plant called Sinsemillia, which m~ms wilhout seeds, is reported to have up to 20-30 percent 1HC.

How long does it stay in the body after being smoked? Many of lhe psychoactive substances in marijuana are absorbed into fat tissue

and lherefore can remain in lhe body for long periods of time. After smoking one marijuana cigarette, 30-50 percent oflhe chemical1HC would still be in lhe body after one week. Heavier use will result in THC remaining in the system for up to a month~

How does it qffect the lungs? Marl juana shares over 250 chemicals with tobacco and contains even more

cancer producing elements (carcinogens). One marijuana cigarette is as harmful as four tobacco cigarettes. In addition, marijuana smokers typically inhale lhe unfil­tered smoke deeply and hold it in lheir lungs. How does it affect learning?

Research has shown that chronic use results in a decrease in test performance. In addition, lhere is so much we don'tknow about lhis drug pharmocologicallythat we simply do not know it's long-term effects on learning. How does it affect driJoing?

Even small amounts of marijuana can adversely affect driving performance and other similar functioning. This is believed to be caused by changes in reaction time, impaired judgment, and altered perception of sensory stimuli ·and time. One study showed impairment 24 hours after last use. How does it affect young people?

In addition to lhe effects described above, a very real danger in marijuana use is its possible interference wilh growing up. Studies support lhat emotional growlh doesn't occur in users because lhe drug medicates for anxiety and stress and encourages a kind of psychological escapism. Young people need to learn how to make decisions, cope with failure, and form their own beliefs and values. By providing an escape from "growing pains," drugs can prevent young people from learning to become mature, independent and responsible. ·

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meeting every Thursday, First United Methodist Church. Kenwood Ave .. Delmar, 7 p.m.

SILVER BULLETS SQUARE DANCE CLUB mainstream class, 7 p.m.. workshop, 9 p.m. every Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Delmar. Information, 439-3689. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Thursdays. Bible study, 10 a.m .• creator's crusaders. 6:30p.m., senior choir, 7:30p.m. Information, t39-4328.

BOWLING sponsored by Bethlehem Support Group, for parents of handicapped students, Del Lanes, Elsmere. every Thursday. 4-5:30 p.m. Information. 439-7880.

NEW SCOTLAND WRITING YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY led by Dennis Sullivan. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Rd., Voorheesville. 7 p.m. Registration. 765-2791.

WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT work by Robert Emerich. throughout March, VoorheesvHie Public Library. 51 School Rd .• Voorheesville. Information, 765-2791,

FEURA BUSH FUNSTERS 4-H group for youths between eight and 19 years. meets every Thursday. Jerusalem Church. Feura Bush. 7-8 p.m.

BETHLEHEM CHABAD CENTER services and discussion followed by kiddush. Fridays at sunset. · 109 Elsmere Ave., Delmar. Information. 439-8280.

for Bethlehem elementary school students. presented by Square Wheel Theatre, Bethlehem Middle School. Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Information, 442-4240.

PRESCHOOL ALMS Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Information, .439-9314. RECOVERY, INC. self-help for those with chronic nervous symptoms. First United Methodist Church. 428 Kenwood Ave .. Delmar. every Friday. 12:30 p.m.

FREE LEGAL CLINIC for Bethlehem senior citizens, first Fridays, Bethlehem Town HalL Delmar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointment required. 439-4955. ELMWOOD PARK FIRE DISTRICT first Fridays, North Bethlehem fire house, 307 Schoolhouse Rd .• 8 p.m.

NEW SCOTLAND STORY HOUR VoorheesvHie Public Library, 51 School Rd., 10:30a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Information, 765-2791.

. YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS United Pentecostal Church. Rt. 85. New Salem, 7 p.m. Information. 765-4410.

BETHLEHEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER DANCE sponsored by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, Normans!de Country Club, Salisbury Rd .. Delmar, 6:30p.m. Reservations, 439-0512.

OUTDOOR TREE IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, Game Farm Rd .. Delmar, 2 p.m. Information, 453-1806.

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FAMILY FILMS Rumplestflskin, and The Little Engine That Could. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave .. Delmar, 10:30a.m. Information, 439-9314.

TRI-VILIAGE SQUARES square dance. First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave .. Delmar, 8-10:30 ~ p.m. Information, 861-6407.

CHABAD CENTER services followed by klddush. 109 Elsmere Ave., Delmar, 9:30 a.m. Information. 439-8280.

BETHLEHEM INTRACLUB SOCCER REGISTRATION Bethlehem Central High School. 700 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 3-6 p.m. Information. 439-1425.

OUTDOOR TREE IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. Game Farm Rd., Delmar. 2 p.m. Information. 453-1806.

BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School. 9 a.m .. 3 year­olds through adult, moming worship service, 10:30 a.m., \ nursery care provided, evening fellowship, 6 p.m. Information. 439-3135. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH . worship services. 8 and 10:30 a.m., Adult Bible study and Sunday school classes, 9:15 a.m.. nursery care provided from 8 a.m. lnform:::~tion. 439-4328. DELMAR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bible study, 9:15a.m.; worship, church school and nursery care. 10:30 a.m.; coffee hour, 11:30 a.m. Family Communion Service. first Sundays, Information. 439-9252.

DELMAR REFORMED CHURCH special lenten series, 1Q-11 a.m. church school and worship, 9 and 11 a.m., junior and senior high classes from 10-11 a.m .. ~ .. ..., .• adultstudyclassesoffer~.'""' ~ ··'~ nursery provided during from 9 a.m.-noon. 386 Delaware Ave .• Information. 439-9929.

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH worship, Sunday School and nursery care, 10 a.m., followed by a time of fellowship, Retreat House Rd .• Glenmont. Information. 463-6465.

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA, morning worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school and Bible Class. 10:15a.m., 1 Chapel Lane, · Glenmont. Information, 465-2188. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST Scientist, service and Sunday School, 1 1 a.m .• child care provlded, 555 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. Jnformation.439-2512.

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF BETHLEHEM church school. 9:30a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; youth group, 6 p.m., Rt. 9W, Selkirk. Information, 767-3406. FIRST UNITED METHODIS-T CHURCH of Delmar. worship. 9:30a.m ..

.church school, 9:45. youth and adult classes, 1 1 a.m., nursery care, 9 a.m.-noon. Information. 439-9976.

GLENMONT REFORMED CHURCH worship, 11 a.m .• nursery care provided, 1 Chapel Lane, Glenmont. Information. 436-7710.

NORMANSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday school. 9:45a.m., Sunday Service. 11 a.m .. 10 Rockefeller Rd .• Elsmere. Information. 439-7864.

ST. STEPHEN'$ EPISCOPAL CHURCH Eucharist followed by breakfast, 8 a.m .. Christian Education for all ages, 9:30-10:15 a.m.. Holy Eucharist followed by coffee hour. 10:30 a.m., nur$9ry care provided, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Poplar and Elsmere Aves .• Delmar. Information, 439-3265.

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SLINGERLANDS COMMUNITY DELMAR COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ORCHESTRA worship servl_ce, youth forum, 10 . rehearsal Mondays, Bethlehem a.m.. Fellowship hour and adult Town Hall, Delmar. 7:30p.m. education programs, 11 a.m., Information, 439-4628. numery care provided, 1499 BEtHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY New Scotland Rd., Slingerlands. GROUP Information, 439-1766. provides regular volunteers with SOUTH BETHLEHEM UNITED excavation and laboratorv METHODIST CHURCH experience all day Mon. and Sunday School. 9:30a.m., Wed. Information, 439-4258. worship, 11 a.m .. followed by coffee hour. Willowbrook Ave .• South Bethlehem. Information, 767-9953. UNITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Sunday School and worship 10 a.m .. 436 Krumkill Rd .• Delmar. Information, 438-7740.

NEW SCOTLAND CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCit Sunday school, 9:15a.m., worship. 10:30 a.m .. coffee hour following service. nursery care provided.lnformatlon, 768-2916.

MOUNTAIN VIEW EVANGELICAL CHURCH Sunday School, 9:15a.m .• worship, 10:30 a.m .• Sunday evening service, 7 p.m .. nursery care provided for Sunday services, Rt. 155. Voorheesville. Information. 765-3390.

NEW SALEM llt:FORMED CHURCH adult Bible study class and Sunday School, 9:30a.m .. service: at 10:30 a.m., nursery care provided. Rt. 85 and Rt. 85A. New Salem. Information, 439-7112. ONESQUEllfAW CHURCH worship, 9:30a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Sunday School.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NEW SCOTLAND Worship, 10 a.m. Church school. 11:15 a.m .• nursery care provided. Rt. 85, New Scotland. Information. 439~. " UNIONVILLE CHURCH

NEW SCOTLAND VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT steering committee meeting. Clayton A Bouton High School. Rt. 85A. Voorheesville. 7-9 p.m. Information, 765-3313.

STORY HOUR Voorheesville Public library, 51 School Rd .. 10:30 a.m. Information. 765-2791.

4-H CLUB meets first and third Mondays, home of Marilyn Mlles, Clarksville. Information, 768-2186. QUARTET REHEARSAL United Pentecostal Church, Rt. 85, New Salem, 7:15p.m. Information, 765-4410.

BETHLEHEM CHILD CARE-GMRS NIGHT for those who care for another's child, First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave .. Delmar. 7:30p.m. Information. 439-9976. DANA NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY Favorite Wild Flowers. Bethlehem Public Ubrary. 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. 2 p.m. Information. 463-5256.

ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY TuesdaythroughAprlllO.st. Stephen's Episcop:JI Church.

adult coffee-break Bible Stud\'. comer of Elsmere and Poplar 9:45a.m., worship, 10:30 a.m.. Dr .. Delmar. 9:30a.m. followed by fellowship time. Information. 439-9249. child care pn~:llded. Children's DELMAR ROTARY Story Hour. 11 a.m. Information.·

NEW SCOTLAND VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD lnforrrKltion meeting, Clayton A. Bouton High School, Rt. 85A. Vcx:>rheesvllle. 7:30p.m. Information. 765-3313.

lifE ALBANY BAZAAR talk presented by Norman Rice, Wyman Osterhout Community Center. New Salem, 8 p.m.

- Information.

STORY HOUR Voorheesville Public library, 51 School Rd., 10 a.m. Information, 765-2791' BEllfLEHEM SPORTSMEN'S CLUB" membership meeting, first Tuesdays, Clubhouse, Dunbar Hollow Rd .. Clarksville. 8 p.m. Guests Welcome.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC HEARINGS on application of Edward S. and Harriet Thomas, 85 Brockley Dr., Delmar; Beth S. Swartz. 33 Carstead Dr., Slingerlands; and Undo and Dave Burtis. 61 Salisbury Rd., Delmar, Bethlehem Town Hall. 445 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 7:30 p.m. Information, 439-4955.

LITERARY LECTURE ~The What and Why of Poetry I. .. presented by Helen Adler. Bethlehem Public Ubrary. 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 7:30 p.m. Information. 439-9314.

LENTEN SERIES "Questions of Faith," led by Dr. Robert Hess. through April4, Delmar Reformed Church, Delmar, 7:30-9 p.m. Information. 439.()509,

BEllfLEHEM SCHOOL BOARD Discussion and Decisions meeting. Educational Services Center, 90 Adams Place, Delmar. 8 p.m. Information. 439-3650.

BETHLEHEM ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP provides regular volunteers with excavation and laboratory experience all day Monday and Wednesday. Call439-4258 for mOre Information. DELMAR PROGRESS CLUB

Creative Arts Group, Bethlehem Public library. 451 Delaware Ave .• Delmar. 9:30a.m. lnformation,439-9314. -

TESTIMONY MEETING RED MEN First Church of Christ, Scientist, 555 Delaware Ave .. Delmar. 8 p.m. Information, 439-2512.

second Wednesdays, St. . Stephen's Church. Elsmere. 7:30

p.m.

A historic stitch in time at Siena College

Exhibits of quilts and needlework done by women related to Siena college will be displayed at the s<;hool during March to mark National Women's History Month and performances of the musical Quilters. Thefirstexhibitisondisplayintheschool's library, and will continue through March 8.

Qui/ters, a musical about the lives of pioneer women during their westward journey, will be performed at8p.m.,March 1-3 and at 10 am. on March 2.

We'll help, will you? The Albany Chapter of the Red Cross

continues to experience a constant need for volunteers. They can match almost any skill with a need or teach you new skills you can use for a lifetime. By be­coming a part of the Red Cross family, you can help fulfill a goal which is to always be there when people need them.

For information about becoming a Red Cross volunteer, please contact your lo­cal Chapter of the American Red Cross or call462-7461.

Italian Buffet held at

BETHlEHEM ElKS

Rt. 144 Cedar Hill, Selkirk

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Friday, March 2, 1990

Time: 5:30 pm till

Price: • Grandparents, Relatives, Neighbors, : Friends, Child Care Givers • •

If you care for children in your home ... You are Invited to

Child Care Givers' Night

• • • • • • We'll have dessert, get acquainted, and talk about •

Adults - $5.00 12 & under $3.00

children under 6 - Free

Reservations: 439-5303. ~· l ~ meets Tuesday momings at

UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Days Inn, Rt. 9W. Glenmont. Information. 482-8824. •

Sunday School and worship, lO BEllfLEHEM LODGE 1096 F&AM •

ways we can support each othec Bring along your·

concerns and ideas for mutual assistance: Call by February 25th

Louise 439-2172. ·or a.m., choir rehearsal, 5 p.m.. •

evening service. 6:45 p.m. Rt. first and third Tuesdays, Delmar G!J.f!St Speaker: Anne Gresc?, of The Capital 85. New Salem. Information. Masonic Temple. 765-4410. MEDICARE FORM AID FIRST UNITED IAElliODIST sponsored by AARP. first and CHURCH OF VOORHEESVILLE third Tuesdays. Bethlehem Town Worship lOa.m., 10:30a.m., __ Hall. Delmar. 10a.m.-2p.m. church school. Information. 765- - Appointments required. 439~ 2895. 2160.

District Family Day Care Association • • -~~ : l'·.i· f Tuesday March 6th • 7:30pm

• (ll , ~- Delmar United Methodist Church : (J>-<c'j 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Schenectady Light Opera Company presents

BETHLEHEM. MOllfERS TIME OUT Christian support group for mothers of preschool children, beginning of special seven week p:Jrent::•g series. "Early Childhood SltP; Delmar Reformed Ct i.JrCh, 386 Delaware Av "'··Delmar, nursery careprovlde:t,$10.75. 10-11:30 a.m. lnforma.i::~n. 439-9929.

SLIDE PRESENTATION Nelson Maurer will show slides of trip to Canadian Rockies. Bethlehem Public Ubrary. 451 Delaware Ave .• Delmar. 7:30 p.m. lnformation.439-9314.

DELMAR PROGRESS CLUB general membership meeting. Bethlehem Public Ubrary Community Room. 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 10 a.m. Information. 439-9314.

CROP-WALK FOR lifE HUNGRY walk material available for April 1 walk. ·Bethlehem Public library, 451 Delaware Ave .• Delmar. Information. 463-1293.

DELMAR KIWANIS meets Mond•JYS at Sidewheeler Restaurant. f~ 1. 9W, Glenmont. 6:15p.m. AL-ANON GROUP support for relatives of . alcoholics, meets Mondays, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave .. Delmar. 8:30-9:30 p.m. Information. 439-4581.

ALA TEEN MEETING support group for young people whose lives have been affected by another's drinking. Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Delmar. 8:30-9:30 P.m. Information. 439-4581.

TEMPLE CHAPTER 5 RAM first and third Mondays. Delmar Masonic Temple.

March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16,17 8 p.m.

($12, Includes alter-show party)

March 4, 11, 18

2 p,m. ($8)

It's just a simple flower shop . .. where the most unpredictable things are about to happen . .. I

Tickets available at Community Box Offices or call SLOC 355-1699 Pertormances at 826 State Street, Schenectady

We're celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Twenty years of quality testing and teaching services to children of all grades and ages in Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling and related Study-Skills.

As part of our celebration. we:re offering:

v 50% OFF on all program testing"

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.,. I£' ~,..{V TOWN OF BETHLEHEM "aY.~!~t.~ SENIOR VAN fAir .... call 439-5770. 9 am - 3 pm

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- NEWS AND EVENTS CALENDAR

Town of BethlehemTransportatlon Services for the Elderly - 1990

The Senior Van & Senior Bus are staffed

by Community Volunteers

RESERVATIONS: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm weekdays 439-5770. HOURS IN SERVICE: 8:00am- 4:30 pm week­days. INFORMATION/ SCHEDULING: Van Information Sheets available in office or by mail. Transports independently living residents of Bethlehem over the age of 60 within a 20 mile radius of the Town Hall. PRIORITY: o chemotherapy /radiation o hospital visits with family o hospital/doctor appts./therapy " o persons in wheelchairs going to medical appoint­ments • clinic appointments: legal, blood pressure, tax, fuel ·

WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING Monday's: Residents of Elsmere, Delinar, Slinger­lands and Bethlehem go to Delaware Plaza from 9:00 - 11:30. THURSDAY'S: Residents of Glenmont, Selkirk, and South Bethlehem go to Town Squire Plaza. CANCELLATION POLICY: When the school distrtct is closed due to inclement weather, vehicles will not operate-

Spotlight Newspapers Family Section - February 28, 1990 - PAGE 25

I .

D Mystery (From Poge 21)

Bethlehem Central High School. For the most part, the carefree, unsuspecting group of graduates went their separate ways, reuniting every few years to com­pare notes and maintain their special bonds of friendship. Some still live in Delmar, or other nearby suburbs of Al­bany, while others are scattered through­out various parts of the country.

But it wasn't until 1987 at the 35th Class Reunion that John Minahan sur­faced, his whereabouts and accomplish­ments having remained largely unknown by most, my husband included.

Everyone was delighted to learn that John was an alumnus of Harvard, Cornell and Columbia. A former staff writer for Tiine magazine, he had taught novel-writ­ing at Harvard and authored 17 books, including]eremy, a million-copy best seller, and Sudden Silence, a Doubleday Award winner. He and his wife, Verity, Jive in Miami.

The shocker came when Verity was first introduced to Frank during the reun­ion, and acted as if she already knew him. That was the moment Frank learned he had served as the model for one of the main running characters in a series of mysteries written by John.

Of course, the first priority after the reunion was to get hold of a copy of one of John's books. We needn't have worried. Within a week the mail brought us The Great Hotel Robbery, the first of the series, directed from the author.

In it we discovered "Walter Vadney," New York City's chief of police, a big, burly guy who talks rough but has a kind heart. We surmised, but didn't know for certain, that the Walter Vadney character might have been based on how John envisioned Frank would be as an adult.

One of the series, The Great Diamond

Robbery, was subsequently made into a television movie, renamed The Diamond Trap, and aired in the fall of 1988 on CBS. It starred Brooke Shields, Twiggy and Ed Marinaro. The chiefs movie role was relatively small, but a good camera angle displayed the desk nameplate that read "Walter Vadney," and added to our amuse­ment, since we were aware of the back­ground.

In spite of feeling somewhat embar­rassed, it proved to be a Jot of fun -reading a fictionalized version of yourself and telling your friends about it.

But it didn't end there. Little did the Bethlehem Central reun­

ionclasssuspectthattheirlong-lostfriend was already gathering material for his next book, The Great Grave Robbery.

This fascinating tale of mystery is . woven around the relatively recent scien­tific development of cryogenics, the tech­nique of freezing a body just before death with the idea of thawing it 20 or 30 years laterwhennewmedicaldiscoverieswould enable a cure, recovery and extended life.

The New York City Police Department becomes involved when a lead is received on the whereabouts of the thief in a 2(). year-old unsolved robbery case. Stolen were the classified scientific documents and crucial vials of micro-<>rganisms necessary to the thawing process of cryogenics.

Chief Walter Vadney calls upon a lead­ing team of experts in industrial espio­nage to help his cohort and best detec­tive, "Little} ohn," (Minahan, perchance?) pursue the thief and recover the materi­als.

It was no coincidence that the agency was named Bethlehem Central Investi­gations (BCO, based in Delmar, New York

And, it was no coincidence that each of the six-member team personified some real-life member of the BCHS class of' 52.

None knew of Minahan's plans until

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Oct. 30, 1989, when each received a copy of the published book in the mail. !aside was inscribed, "Surprise! You are in this book See page 22 and on."

Naturally, we turned immediately to page 22, and laughed until tears rolled down our cheeks as the realization set in that John had, indeed, had a lot cf fun portraying his classmates as central characters. This time, however, Frank Vadney appeared as himself, a member of the BCI team as well as the kid brother of Chief Walter Vadney.

Other classmates included in the book, all of whom still live in or near Delmar in real life, are Dick Gorman, a math teacher at Bethlehem Central School; Ann Black­hall Hecht of Loudonville; Ed Young of Rensselaer, classpresidentand designated president of BCI in he book; Barbara Pakenham Green of Delmar; and David Essex of Glenmont.

Interviewed last fall, they each ex­pressed delight in having been chosen to play roles in the book, and agreed the descriptions were pretty accurate. Young speculated that Minahan chose to portray them because the men were all on the

·high school basketballteamtogether,and Vadney noted that the girls included were cheerleaders.

Although I was not part of the Class of '52, the author even mention my name as Frank's wife, on pages 194 and 250. ~d I

have to admit - it was a thrill. The chase took the characters from

New York to Detroit, to Phoenix and ~~y to Trioidad, ~here Frank V~dney rejomed the detectives for the surprise ending in the last 50 pages of the book

So vivid were the descriptions it be­came imperative that we visit tho~ very ~pots where Frank Vadney, BCI special­Ist, became a hero, while the real Frank Vadney, an agricultural engineerwho lives in Arcade, New York happened to be there on vacation. (Vacation reservations had been confirmed well over a month before we even knew of the existence of The Great Grave Robbery.) ·

Port of Spain, Trinidad, January 20, 1989. Standing on the terrace of the TrinidadHilton,overlookingQueen'sPark Savanna~ with the Caribbean stretching beyond, 1t was almost confusing. The mystery, the chase, the excitement, car: nival ... had it perhaps actually happened? Was it fact or fiction? And was it fate that took us to that same spot to re-live the story? .

Peculiar as it seems, we may never know.

Pat Vadney has been a reporter for the Arcade Herald weekly newspaper in Ar­cade, New Yom since 1983. She and her ht<sband, Frank, a Delmar native have three children and live in Wester~. New Yom.

The Friday Evening Series, Another Season of Great Music

is sponsored by

The ~aturday Evening Series, Memll Lynch Palace Classics

is sponsored by MERRJLL LYNCH NEW YORK TELEPHONE

1989 - 90 Melodies B The Masters Friday, Mar. 2 8:00 pm Saturday, Mar. 3 8:00 pm

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Palace Theatre, Albany

GEORGE LLOYD, Conductor Wagner: The Flying Dutchman Overture

Copland: The Red Pony Suite Sibclius: Symphony No. 2

Ticket Information: (518) 465-4663

***** ANNOUNCING ***** TWO SERVICES

Beginning Sunday, March 4, 1990 9AM llAM

VVorsbdp VVorsbdp Sunday School Sunday School

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The ride of your life Rober Cartmell of Altamont is a priotmaker and artist with a national reputa:

tion. While his works may make you thiok of the Beast or the Demon, no satanic message is iovolved. Cartmell's latest show, through April6 at the Albany Center Galleries, focuses on his fascioation with roller coasters and amusem*nt parks.

· In 73 pieces of colored pencil drawiogs and acrylic glass paiotings, Cartmell explores the 'carny' world, iocludiog the local Altamont Fair.

For the hours to step right up, call4624775.

AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIEDS GOVERNMENT SEIZED ve· 1968 PLYMOUTH FURY hides from $100. Corvettes, CONVERTIBLE as is $3,500. Chevys, Porsches, and other after 6pm 439·2402 confiscated properties. For Buyers Guide 1-800·448-2562

TOYOTA CORONA: 1970 stick shift. A wondertul gift for any occasion! Needs some work, FREE!. Call Brendan 463-6459.

Big band bash planned at Proctor's Theater The lOth anniversary tour of The Big

Band Festival with the Horace Heidt Orchestra, conducted by Horace Heidt Jr., will be at Proctor's Theater io Sch­enectady on March 8 at 8 p.m.

Also featured will be vocalists John Gary and J\;1artha Tilton, songs~!th/ dancer Arthur Duncan, and clarioetist Henry Cuesta. For ioformation, 382-3884.

cAntiques in Schoharie MARCH3 &4

Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-5 to be held at the

Schoharie Central School 1':1 the Elementary and High School Gyms

- 75 DEALERS-Lunch A•t~iU.ble Both Dt~ys

Sponsored by Schoharie Colonial HerHage Assoc.

For Addftional Show Information: Ruth Anne Keese: · Audrey Paden, SCHA Office Show Manager Publicity Chairman Pat Hysermann

RD 111 RD 111 Monday and Thursday, Schoharie, NY 12157 Schoharie, NY 12157 9-2 518-295-7408 518-295-7220 518·295-7505

Admission $2.50, With this-card $2.00 per person

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Northeast Savings seeking mature, dedicated, reliable individual who enjoys public contacttofill a teller position at our Glenmont office.

Hours are: Tuesday & Thursday 9- 6,

Wednesday 1 0 - 7:30, Friday 9- 5,

Saturday 9 - 2.

We offer an attractive benefit package which in­cludes medical and dental coverage, paid vacation, paid holidays and participation in our 401 K profit sharing and ESOP plan.

For more information contact Mrs. Lisa Bedian, branch manager at:

fi\) Immediate Opportunity

BECOME A CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE

free training RAVENA CLASS: 3/12 - 3/27

• SALARY and Benefits s(?.rting at $6.50 plus

• Flexible • Uniforms • Travel Expenses • Bonus Programs

Call459-6853 for appointment

Home Aide Services 436·4467 of Eastern NY, Inc. Northeast A member of the Eddy Family of Services

1983 AMC CONCORD Savings EOE · WAGON. Good condition L-----.....;=---....1 L ________ ..;;;.:.,:;_ _______ _J

ext. 5312. Also open evenings and weekends.

1980 SAAB 900EMS 3 door, Ssp, very sharp, runs great. $2,500. 765-4579

$950.00 Call evenings 349-1450

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Complete Auto Repairing Foreign & Domestic Models- Road Service and Towing

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Pete &:: George's Service Cefiter. Serving Your automotive needs -for th..e past four years at 90 Delaware Ave. (previou.sly CITGC> Gasoline)

IS CC>NSC>LII>ATING their two locations into our presc!::n.t ~C>BIL - Glenmont Auto-Tee location. on. th..e corner of Route 9W and Feu_ra Bush Road (across from th..e I<-lv:1.ART, T9wn. Squire Plaza).

To Better·serve Ail Your Domestic & Foreign Automobile Needs

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DID YOU EVER think of hav­ing notepaper made from a sketchofyourhomeorchurch? Call 439-7761 or 439-3333.

EXPERIENCED sitter for in­fants to 3 year aids, Sundays 9am -12 noon and/or Tuesday and/or Friday 9.30am - 12 noon. First United Methodist Church, Debbie Besse, 439-9976.

TUESDAY ONLY, 3/13 to 6/ 19 my home for 21ovely girls 1 & 4. 458-2076

CHILD CARE before and after school for 9 year old girl. Slin­gerlands School439-2813.

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DECORATING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY. Do you have flair for decorating? Do you want the flexibility of being in business for yourself while having the support of a proven business system? DECORAT­ING DEN, an international company featured in the "Wall Street Journal" and given the highest rating in our field is expanding in your area!! Call 518-456-3153, ext. 319. Of­fering made by prospectus only.

GENERAL CARPENTRY and painting, references, 20 years experience, please leave name & number on machine. 765-3282.

CHIMNEYSWEEP,Jireplaces and chimneys cleaned, minor masonry repairs. MR CHIPS 432-7468.

C~.A$$lFli;DS ==:tJAiilimum :-.~_7•-~,<t: (Qr:,\1 (1: --ri.ordS,:::,'25_:::-.f,ent~_. :f9r -};;,ach _ .. _.._: ._.

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HOUSE, APARTMENT OR OFFICE: Experienced and thorough. Call Julia, 439-0815.

OAK FIREWOOD: Full cord $130, face cord $55 delivered. Haslam Tree Service. 439-9702.

FIREWOOD: Cherry and ash, -well seasoned, split and deliv­ered. 768-2344

FIREWOOD: Cut, split and delivered. Simpson & Simpson Firewood- 767-2140

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Na­tional manufacturer needs local person to service 100% natural juice route. Best one­man business ever. No sell­ing. No overhead. Must have $14,400. secured 100% by inventory. $55,000 very pos­sible first year. Thiscouldmake you independant. First time offer, for details call9am-9pm. 1-800-633-17 40.

OFFICE POSITION: A full time opening is available, for a well organized individual who pos­sesses good general office skills. Emphasis is on the abil­

. ity to handle written communi­cations, math and procedural

CHAZ HAIR DESIGN, needs stylist. Bring your business or build one. Call soon 482-0220 l!iiflil'!ll!ll\Yfi!JliB§!A!!'!!! I . duties with a high degree of

lif¢1i!JlN\!fNQI§!'lfi!l!¢};fil accuracy. Proficiency required

l~!i!$11\!;ll$~1mQ!'!tQ!ittgJ CLEANING: house &

WOLFF TANNING BEDS. Commercial-Home units from $199.00 Lamps-Lotions-Ac­cessories. Monthly payments as low as $18.00 Call today FREE color catalog 1-800-228-6292.

office,reliable. Reasonable · rates. Call 427-7 419

GET RID OF THOSE UN-. WANTED ITEMS: Have them picked-up and hauled away call Ray 439-5906. Reason­able.

HOUSE CLEANING: Call an affordable housekeeper, de­pendable with references, four hours $35., 869-9846. _

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE­KEEPING, quality work, rea­sonable rates. For free esti­mates 426-0575

U:T ME SHOW YOU HOW I WORK!

FURNITURE REPAIR & RE- in the use of office machines, FINISHING. Touch-up work. word processing and/or typing 15 years experience. Kingsley equipment. Good benefits and Greene 438-8693 above average income. Send

II II!l~W~EIIEI your resume to Guilderland Mutual Reinsurance Com­pany, Bethlehem Court, Del­mar NY 12054 ·

DELMAR - WEEKDAYS ONLY, Part-time. Primary responsibility shipping & re- 100,000 miles tractor/trailer ceiving of UPS shipments. eXperience required. Earn Must be accurate, dependable· $550- $700 per week. Excel­and hard working. 439-1158. lent benefits, Late model equip-

ment. Home most weekends. GOVERNMENT JOBS! NOW No need to relocate. Call re­HIRING in your area.$15,000 cruiting 1-800-888-8268 Van­to $80,000 Positions now open tage Transport, Versailles, OH both skilled and unskilled. (Fee required- refundable) Call615-833-3444 Ext GE325.

~ you're looking for a job at a weekly newspaper in New York State, we have a free claSsi­fied ad service to help you in your search. Send your ad to NYPA Newsletter, Executive ParkTower,Aibany, NY 12203

ACCOUNTING: (Treasurer) for Bethlehem Central School District, 9xperience in school accounting preferred, account­ing degree or acc.eptable ex­perience expected, salary open, full benefits, 12 month position commencing in May, equalopportunityemployer, for information call439-7481.

DUST BUSTERS- You sit at a desk all day? Need exercise? Join us instead oft he Spa! Get fit and make money too! Posi­tions available in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Latham, Colonie, Guilderland

ANCHOR 2400E: Modem & CornpuServ Vidtex package. Never used $200, 439-6975.

Center & Delmar. We're look- GOSS COMMUNITY PRESS ing forsh~rp, take pride in your (1976) 4 units, folder. 22 3/4" work md1v1duals. Car a plus! cut-off. Good condition. Buy retirees ~elcom~! We offer all or part. Operating now -positions 1n prest1geous build- available in April. 518-459-ings, flexible hours, top pay, 8455, Sam or Jim. benefits, chance for advance-

ment in a congenial work 26" GIRLS RQSS: Compact, atmosphere. Call 449-5454 aluminum, new$75, 439-9619. after 1 Oam AJS.

GENEROUS DISCOUNT: HOME HEALTH AIDE" FREE colored catalog, over Needed Delmar area to care 100 varieties, baby chicks, for male bed-bound invalid. geese, ducks, guineas, ga­Reply Box "H" c/o The Spot- heburds, equipment. Write: ligh, PO Box 1 00, Delmar, NY PROTECTION HATCHERIES 12054. Box 370, Pratt, KS 67124. 1-

GOVERNMENT JOBS! Now hiring in your area, both skilled and unskilled. For a current list of jobs and application, to apply from your home call 1-615-383-2627 ext. P516 .

WAITRESS PART TIME eve­nings - Experienced. No Sun­days. Brockleys 439-9810.

We're looking for a few good men and women. If you're a high school graduate seeking education, travel and a valu­

800-835-0130

PERSONAL COMPUTER: Tandy, 1000, color monitor, printer, one year old. 439-3010.

FOR SALE:3 piece living room set; sofa, loveseat & chair. Colonial coffee table and end tables. Old fashioned stereo console. Skis. Call475-0747 after 5pm.

LIVING ROOM SET, washer/­dryer antique dining room. 439-4760 after 6pm.

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IMHQM§'!Mf!B!!!Y§MJ:l!91HI 1988 SUZUKI QUADRACER _ - L T250R many extras, asking

BAsem*nT WALLS $2,500 negiotiable. 1983 CRACKED OR BULGING? SUZUKI GS750ES good con­Straighten simply and eco- dition, asking $1,600. David nomically with grip-Tite Wall Jr. 785-5377. Anchors5.18-372-8733, 1-800-

525-6811 I IHIIIMQ$!¢11!~1:!!\!S'I% El DON'T WASTE SPACE: Cei--·PIANO'LESSONS - my Iars and attic remodeling, star- G.lenmdnt home.' Monday, age closets and home repairs. Wednesday & Frida{ eve­Local, references. Call Roger nings. Call Mrs Turner 432-·477-2178. 6136.

IW!nR1ltl$1!$Ii!l':!~l'il:!ii:!III IM!!!NHI!'i!P\!llii!iE11Ei Itl LASSONDE FARM: Box stalls, daily turnout ~135.00/rrio.

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For Personalized service call

DRIVERS: Hit the road run- Rough ooa~d- $85 ·00/mo. ning with J.B. Hunt We attract- Country sett1ng, 160 acres, and retain the best truck driv- trails. 15 minutes from Ma­ers in the business by paying. mont. 872-1960·

-PIANO'S:,.Two 950 - 600 re­conditioned, tuned, delivered. The Piano Workshop 447-5885.

GUITAR LESSONS in your own home. Learn Fast. Ed 439-3591 BOB GRIFF1N 869-7690

ALBANY'S BEST KEPT SECRET!

• Traditional and Transitional Designs

• Adjacent to Normanside Golf and Country Club

• Nestled in the trees in the center of Delmar

Starting at $350,000

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Saturdays & Sundays 1-4

Directions: From Albany take Delaware Ave.

to right on Euclid. (Home & City SB)

For Appointment Call BERNICE OTT

452-3000 439-0325

R&fMJl(® PROPERTY

PROFESSIONALS .

Custom Built Daniels Builders, Inc. Building the Classics

of America.

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5 Plymouth Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

better than the competition. Call-800-643-3331 for more WN1M@i;;t~I;M!:J\i!HiN!MI information. EOE. Subject to This two bedroom, one story home is fully

updated throughout with new bathroom and kitchen ard private, fenced-in lot Conven· ient access to schools, churches, shopping and downtown Alba~ make this a desirable location. This home is offered tar $94,900.

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The Colonie Spotlight is sold at Star Supennarkets

RealtvUSA W $89,000 - COHOES FHA assumable mortgage! Cozy home, 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs, living room, eat-in kitchen, dining area, full bath down .. 233-1234 $90,900 -RAVENA New 3 bedroom, 11/2 bath raised ranch, gas hot air heat, vinyl siding, other models available. -439-1882

$98,000 - POINT OF WOODS Condominium living at its finest! 3 Bedrooms plus den, bright and cheery, community pool and tennis. 233-1234

$104,500- WATERFORD Duplex, gas heat, thermal pane windows, wall-to-

- wall carpeting, 2 bedrooms each, patio, privacy, fence, rent one side and live in the other. More! 233-1234

$125,000- COXSACKIE Investor or owner occupied, only 25 minutes to Albany downtown, Village location. Call for details! 439-1882 $365,000 - DELMAR Gorgeous Colonial on cul-de-sac with over 1/2 acre, custom kitchen, over 2860 sfls. Don't miss.

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LEWANDA JEWELERS, INC. Delaware Plaza. Expert watch, clock and jewelery repairs. Jewelry design, appraisals, engraving. 439-9665. 30 Years -of service._

VOORHEESVILLE - Six room vil­lage home with many new features­owner motivated to sell.- $93,000

GUILDERLAND - Mint condition 2 BR homewlendosed porch and large lot - completely remodeled. -$105,000

RT. 146 KNOX- 3 BR RANCH se­curely nestled on 8t ·acres w/duck pond • adjoins nature conservatory. -$129,000

CHADWICK SQUARE- Better than new 3 yrold 2 BR+ loftTOWNHOME wfprivate woodsy backyard. -$157,900

RENSSELAERVILLE - Village well kept 3 • 4 BR home retaining many original features- attractive grounds. Updated utilities.- $175,000

DELMAR - Call to see the plans for this 3 BR, 2.5 Bath COUNTRY CON­TEMPORARY to be built on a 314 acre cul-de-sac lot - $179,900

SLINGERLANDS - TO BE BUILT custom 4 BR 3 Bath COLONIAL featuring 9' ceilings: whirlpool tub; hardwood floors; special moldings & trim. Or bring us your plans. -$335,000

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1910

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STRING INSTRUMENT RE­PAIR. Bew rehairing .. Instru­ments bought and sold. 439-6757.

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"PAVAROTII" FOR HIRE; Classical tenor available any occasion. Call after 6pm 439-9682.

LOCAL REAL ESTATE

DIRECTORY" John J. Healy Realtors

2 Normanskill Blvd, 439-7615

BETTY LENT Real Esfafe

159 Delaware Ave. 439-2494

MIKE ALBANO REALTY 38 Main street: Ravena

756-8093 .

NANCY KUIVILA Real Esfafe

276 Delaware Ave. 439-7654

Hennessy Realty Group 111 Washington Ave ..

Suite 705 Albany. NY 12210

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QUALITY WALLPAPER HANGING/PAINTING. 25 years experience, fully insured. Please call Thomas Cu rit, 439-4156.

ADOPTION: Happily married couple with so much love to give wishes to adopt newborn. Can provide loving, warm & happy home. All expenses paid. Call collect 718-256-3425.

ADOPTION: Childless couple yearn to share our lives, love, family & home with adopted newborn. Please help make our dream come true. Legal/ confidential. Call collect 71 8-987-2535.

NEED MONEY FAST? Credit 'problems? Equtty is the key. Money available for any pur­pose. Debt consolidation. NO UP FRONT FEES! Quick clos­ing. Tax savings. Immediate action. Call ·"AI" TODAY - 1-800-780-CASH.AL'EL Mort­gage Brokers, Inc., 1945 By­ronRoad, Merrick, NY 1 1566

$5000 CREDIT LIMIT- Abso­lutely guaranteed. No gim­micks. Establish or re-estab­lish your credit. Cash ad­vances - VISA-MASTER­CARD available. Call 1-900-386-6638 Operator 6. · $3.95 per minute #1 3B

ADOPTION: Pregnant? Let us help you through this diflicult time. WOndertul, lovely future home, lots of love awaits lucky newborn (will also consider toddler) who joins our happy, secure family. We piomise to cherish this child and to pro­videthe best educational, sports and artistic opportuni­ties. FEEL RIGHT ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT DECI­SION ... call Joyce & Ben 1-800-688-2356 anytime to talk tt out.

ADOPT: PREGNANT? We are a devoted couple who can give your infant happiness, securtty and love. Legal/medi­cal paid. Call collect Sherry & Ira 718-996-8387.

ALTERATIONS: hems, sew­ing. Call Shirley 767-3553.

HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY and convalescents, also gen­eral house cleaning. Experi­enced, responsible, depend­able, excellent references. Call Theresa 439-1256

PSYCHIC READINGS: Tarot, Astrology, Numerology, Palm­istry & Hypnosis. Call Marcia for an appointment 439-2352

WE CREATE MULTI-COL­ORED RESUMES, Letter­heads, Phamplets, lnvttations for Personal or Commerical use on an IBM Word Proces­

ADOPTION: Happy adopted s?rand Printer. Free Estimates little boy seeks baby sister or given upon request. Call439-brother as do his parents. 3471 TODAY! Medical/legal expenses paid. Please call Phyllis/Sam col- TYPING, WORD PROCESS-Iect 914-749-5738 lNG- Resumes, letters, term

· papers, labels, etc. Prompt &

ADOPTION: Healthy, loving reliable. 439-0058 couple promise warmth, car-ing and secure future for new- NEED SOMETHING PICKED­born. Feel comfortable with us UP? Del1vered or hauled away in this diffic.ult time. Legal/ call Ray 439-5906. Reason­medical paid. Call collect 914- able. 736-9007

ADOPTION: Couple with lots of love seek newborn to share secure home and happiness. Lets talk. Expenses paid. Legal/confidential. Please call collect anytime 212-226-7756

$5000 GOLD CARD' Guaran­teed approval all NY residents. Even bad credit, also easy, fast VISA?MC, no deposit. Cash advances l As seen on TV. 1-800-677-5103

TYPING, WORD PROCESS­ING; Resumes, letters, term papers, etc. Reasonable 475-0240.

ARCTAXSERVICES. Profes­sionally prepared, personal­small business. Your home -my oflice. 439-4050.

TUTOR, experienced K-6, I nt PIA~On.ii'!!N$l.i tl Special Education. 439-6595.

PIANOS TUNED & RE­PAIRED, Michael T. Lamkin, Registered, Craftsman. Piano Technicians Guild, 272-7902

OLD BOOKS, photography, prints, paintings, autographs

Jjj§!i;iJ;§'fA@fpfjfigfi'!(j REASONABLE DELMAR MORTGAGES ... WE BUY ·OFFICE SPACE:1750 sq. ft. FOR CASH: No closing fees,

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -Golf $8.50/sq.lt. including utilities; call for quote (914) 794-8848 packages summer vacation 2000 sq. ft. $7.00 sq. ft. + utili- or write: Advance Payment getaways- ocean front condo ties. 1 room office $300 per Corp., PO Box430, Monticello, resort- indoor/outdoor pools, month including utilities. Call NY 12701. saunas, putting greens, house- Yaguda Realty 439-8237. keeping. FREEcolorbrochure. DELMAR: Spacious 4 oed-1 -800-448-5653. MYRTLE f$IUII!E$TATE#ORSAtEI room, 2 112 bath Colonial. BEACH RESORT. - ·· · · ····· ·· ·· · ·· ···· ·- Family room wlfireplace, eat-

DELMAR: 2 bedroom apart­ment, ground floor, eat-in krtchen, rear porch wid base­ment, bus line, no pets. Avail­able 4/1 $550 + utilrties 439-3073

CHADWICK SQUARE, $750.00 +. 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath townhome, available immediately. Pagano Weber 439-9921.

NEWBALTIMORE:2bedroom house, Hudson Riverview, sun porch, fireplace, 2 car garage. $600+, no smokers.

NEW SCOTLAND: Small apartment, corners of Rt 85 & 85A New Scotland, call 349-9751.

OFFICE $475 utilities included, 1721 Central Ave, Colonie; brand new building. 869-2051

PRIME RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE: 244 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Available Feb. 1990, 1 floor, 800 sq.lt., approxi­mately. Karen Dagneau 439-9921 or 439-7840.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC. 25% off summer rates during April & May- enjoy the best beach­best accommodations - best lOcations. Ocean front/ocean

STOP PAYING RENT! CUT in kitchen, finished basem*nt, MORTGAGE IN HALF! SAVE hardwood floors, qu1et street. THOUSANDS! Call 24 hour $189,900 439-4649. message 212-978-3869 or write Kieffer, Box 576, Wau-conda: II 60084 Dept #1 oo.

DOWERSKILL VILLAGE: 3-4 BR, 2 bath, 3 yr old r/ranch, 2 car gar, private lot. Pool, ten­nis & playground. $125,900. Better Homes & Garden Real Estate 432-0631

WESTERLO: 3-5 acres, beau­tiful mountain view. 426-9771.

GOVERNMENT HOMES: From $1 (U repair). Delinquent tax property. Repossessions. Call (1 )805-687-6000 Ext GH 2339 for current repo list.

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WATERFRONT VACATION RENTAL CHARLESTON, R.I. Private beach. 20 minutes to Newport. Sleep 4-6. $575/ week June through August. $525/week May & September. (203)561 -2767.

ESCAPE WINTER CHILLS: head to the sunny & friendly Caribbean island of Vieques. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, livingroom. Villa overlooking the ocean. $650.00 per week. Diane 203-846-4530

For The Best Real Estate Buys

Check the SPOTLIGHT

Real Estate Ads view. 1,2,3, bedroom condos. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-1-800-471>-1760. ENDLESS fi -- --SUMMER VACATIONS.

IVIJetiJer You're Buyiug or Seutug Real Estate

ADOPTION: Make this diffi­cult time easier. This loving couple wants to adopt your newborn. Can provide love, happiness, security, educa­tion. Medical/legal paid. Call collect 516-795-8947 of famous people, business .--=,..,-.,..,:,=====,.---,

account books and receipts, AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Don't Make a Move Without Us THE PIANO WORKSHOP

Pleasehelpcompleteoursmall. Complete Piano Service. family. We are a loving gentle Pianos wanted; rebuitts sold. and happy family hoping to 24 hr. answering service. adopt a newborn. Legal and Kevin Williams 447-5885. confidential. Call Pam and Bob, collect anytime, 212-366-4929.

A wondertul family experience. Australian, European, Scandi­navian, Japanese High School exchange students arriving in

. August. Beep.me a host fam­ily/American Intercultural Stu­dent Exchange. Call 1-800-SIBLING.

ADOPTION: warm, loving couple hoping to adopt a newborn. Please let us help each other. Medical & legal expenses. Call collect. Audrey & Alan 718-224-2005

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BECOME A PARALEGAL. Nationally Accredited, Attorney Instructed, Home Study. Es­tablished 1 976, Financial Aid, Free Calalog 1-800-669-2555. Southern Career Institute, Drawer 2158, Boca Raton, Florida 33427.

TRAIN TO BE a Diesel Me­chanic. 7 month hands-on program. Classes start every 2 months. Class 1 training available. Diesel Technology Institute, Enfield, CT 1-800-243-4242.

advertising. trade cards. 475-1326.

GOOD USED refrigerators, freezers, ranges (any brand) also Sears/Whirlpool washers/ dryers. 439-0912

144 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

Welcome to this beautifully maintained side hall colonial in Delmar. This home boasts ol

MANUFACTURER-DIS- many extras and is convenient to.all major

TRIBUTORS. Why take a loss highways and shopping plazas. This home is offered for $159,900.

~~-785-1655

Irene Petramale Terry jean Little 459-4069 271-8026

OUR BEST IS THE LEAST WE CAN DO onyourexcessinventory?Get Ja Jam Breen high value in high image ad- . . 31eiX'lA~ AVf.. DELMAR

vertising or other goods or ~~~-~;~·~'~'.o~'~"~;~.!:§~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ services. Call Bottom Line f Media 212-764-3705.

ATTORNEY SEEKS particu­lars of Blue Shield of North­eastern N.Y. refusing to pay physician-ordered private duty nursing services in hospital after major surgery. Call Mr. Davis at 463-8171 any time.

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PRIVATE WITH POTENTIAL

Looking for "everything on the frrst floor .. living? See what this ranch in desirable area has to offer.

• Three comfortable bedrooms ... • Laige LR & FR, both with fireplaces ... • Screened porchforwann wealher, outdoor living ... • Walk-up attic With expansion possibilities ... • Wooded, private lot with meandering stream ...

Lois Dorman Professional

Ready to meet your Real Estate needs!

• Waitingforyourspecial touches ... Call Lois today to see this family oriented home with generous space for comfortable entertaining. Priced at $148,000.

Roberts Real Estate 190 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 439-9906

nRoberts U Real Estate ·

Why pay ... Our standard features are considered to be up­grades of other home builders. New single family home w/ basem*nts, two car garages, gas heat w/ central air, Anderson windows and many other features designed to provide your family with all the comforts. All this in a peaceful.setting, just minutes from Albany. Priced from $143,000

Open Weekends 1 - 5, or by appointment. Contact Sherry McDermott at 785-8504

From thruway exit 23 take 9W south 4 miles to a right into "THE GLEN"

Exclusive Sales Agents

Mojfal-HoU!.

·~Better I , Ifill H'?.!Jl~·

Real Estate New Construc:tionOI'IIIIorl

786-9000

''The Glen" at Dowerskill

Jenkins Building Corp.

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Joseph T. Hogan Appliance &

Electric Service

768-2478

BATHROOMS NEED WORK??· Dirty joints? Loose flle?

Leaks when showering? · Call Fred, 462-1256

Robert B. Miller & Sons General Contractors, Inc. For the best Workmanship in bathrooms, kitchens, porChes,additions. painting, decks & ceramic tile work or papering at reasonable prices call

R.B. Miller & Sons 25 Years Experience 439-2990

POLE BUILDINGS: Agricultural Commercial

& Residential Many uses- garages to. stores

Sizes from 24' x 24' and up

GREEN WOOD BUILDING CO.

(division of Baltimore Builders)

1-800-950-0108

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$26.20 Call 439-4940

RAruCK~ . Construction

Slingerlands • Framing • Roofing • Siding • Renovations • Additions • Vinyl Replacement

window • Fully Insurance

• 24 year Experience

Charles (run) Rarick ,..,, ' (518) 439-2701

-BUSINESS DIRECTOR¥-liJioME:lMPRoVEMgflt l

CAPITALAND CERAMIC TILE INC. INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS Support your local advertisers Commercial· Residential

439-4518 237-7562

GEERY CONST. Additions • Garages Decks • Remodeling New Construction

439-3960 •Since 1982•

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$26.20 Call 439-494.0

• Garages • Additions

~ Roofing • Gutt~rs

• CUstom Decks • Doors

• Replacement Windows

• Siding & CUstom Trim

FREE ESTThiATFS

"One C<i/1 Does It All"

INSURED ESTIMATES

C.L. HUMMEL CONSTRUCTION INC.

REMOIRING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM KITCHENS & BATHS

CUFFORD L HUMMB.

(518) 767·9653 SELKIRK, N.Y.

12158

Howard Amsler CONSTRUCTION

cuscom remodeling- new mnstruction residential & CQI'IWIIel'daii'OOfing ~ing & custom decks -general .n

1990 New Scotland Rd., Slingerlands, N.Y. 12159 (518) 439-3886

F~EIItimates Fully·IMIII'ed

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We're compatible! With your ideas on disk, we can

output a finished newsletter ... and print it!

c5fewsgraphics Printers

439-5363 125 Adams St., Delmar

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$26.20 Call 439-4940

ABC Its as easy as that to get this electrician

Everything from new 220 services to replacing outlets.

No Job To Small . Call ••• 432·1966

"Conserving enei"gy for a safe environment"

Reside~tial Commercial & Industrial

Richard Kavanaugh Representative

. (518) 283-4958

#10 Loomis Rd. Wynatskill, NY 12198 .__ _____ __J

l;mt\WiiiM!\i.tmeKS11MiM!MiMII!m!wneiJ$JN!i!lN$1lFMI

ABC QUALITY DECKS At reasonable prices!

Decks, Stairs, Porches

Built to your design or ours Guaranteed - Insured

432-1966

FLOOR SANDING &

REFINISHING Wood Floor Showroom & Sales

Professional Service for OVer 3 Generations

Comrr.erclal • Residential • RESTORATION • STAIRS • WOOD FLOORS • NEW & OLD

• FLOOR MACHINE RENTALS

M&P FLOOR SANDING 439-4059

-KENWOOD AVE., Da.MAR,N.Y.

Country :Furniture in Pine

More than a piece of furniture!

A piece of the past.

Crafted To Your Specifications By AI Druckman

(518) 452-2762

.91. £ittfi_ 'Bit of Country

BROKEN WINDOW • -TORN

SCREEN? Let Us Fix- Em/

R~~l.t~

ABC R's as easy as that to have

the complete job done.

Experts In all phases of remodeling & building. •

Call 432-1966

liFESTYLE HOME .IMPROVEMENTS

all phases of· carpentry work custom decking free estimates

ToNY MAsaueRA (518) 756-8910

Vrbanac's Remodeling

• Roofing • Kitchen • baths • Carpentry • Porches ·decks • Painting ·Ceramic -Vinyl Tile • Wallpaper • Finish Basem*nts • Masonry

COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODELING

861-6763 Fully Insured Free Estimates

......... rl'rl'rl'rl'rl'rl'rl'rl'rl'-::. STEVEHQTAUNG :¥1 :: IJE 1/4-·qYAN ~ ~. 439-9026 /1:::1/ -: ~ REMODELING :• ..; PAINTING .• =- PAPERHANGING rl' ;,,.rl'. .................. -:

o,'to EN,./· '" ., <r ,-

~ ~;; 4fooE\.'

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CARPENTRY

-WALLPAPERING-. -sHEETROCK &

PAINTING­-DECKS-

Free Estimates Fully Insured

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HOME IMPROVEMENT • Carpentry • Tile Work

• Remodeling • Home Repairs

• Basem*nts Refinished

lr~sured Grady Brothers

4:l9-2205 Re~~~~ces

F p G HOME SERVICES • General Carpentry/Remodeling • lntJtxt Painting • Bathroom Repairs • Basem*nt/Playroom Remotlellng • Basem*nt Waterproofing

r.=~~· 41 s-1 a2 o .... !:'::

~HANDYMAN Carpentry, Furniture Repair

Small appliance I .• Household repairs Low Rates • If not fixed

No Charge (jdiPaul 439~73

t ••••••• t. VIKinG' HOME REPAIR &

MAINTENANCE, LTD. • Home Improvements • Minor Repairs • Interior Painting.• Kitchen & Baths • Plumbing & Electrical • Decks FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED

Call for a free estimate: 439-6863 George p, Stevens 452-0282 .. L-.--==-=='-----'

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CUSTOM REMODELING by

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KENWOOD CONTRACTING INC. General Contracting, Roofing, DeckS, Baths, Additions, Landscaping, Home Repairs & all your remodeling needs

FREE ESTIMATES Quality Work • Ful~ Insured .~

439-26n JEFF YOUNG 439-4297

Mike's Handyman & Remodeling No job to small

Masonry Carpentry Painting

· Ceramic Tile Too m~Jch to list ..

all we offer Free estimates Insured 370-5401 377-9012

.. ~;~~~;;~' ~~~·~~f;~~~;; ·IIE11itlgM~i!M!f1gill§il~l'ill Fully Insured

14 Adriance ln., Slin erlands, NY PROPERTY TAX TOO HIGH?

• Home Repairs • Remodeling 756-7628 • Maintenance

JEFF KING BUILDERS

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• Kllchens • Baths • Family

Rooms • Decks

BEAUTIFUl REMODELING 426-3888

We Can Help!

Miller Appraisal Grou . 783·8495

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Circulation 13,000 +

BARBARA LEONPACHER, I.C.D. Design Director ~

• Residential ~ • Commercial blsi;NS. • Custom Decorating

439-4109 .

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Charlie & Sandy's Tree Service

12 Years Experience Senbr Citizens Discoura

support your local advertiser$

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EMPIRE LANDScAPING

CONfRAQ'OR INC. Commercial

& Residenital • Complete ground care

• Designs • Installations • Newl.awns

• Seasonal Clean-up

• 439-5038-Free Estimates Fully Insured

charles vuale Delmar,NY .

MASONARY& WATERPROOFING

New & Repair Work Concrete brick block & RrepliiCII 25 Years CRAIG

Elperlanco 459-8441

MASONWORK NEW- REPAIRS Serving this eammunlty

over 30 years with Quality Professional Work

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED JOSEPH GUIDAAA 439-1763 EVENINGS

Interior, Exterior Wallpapering

George Roberts Insured

439-5689

CASTLE CARE Painting • Papering • Plastering

House Repain

30 Years Experience Residential--<:onunercial

Fully IIISIU~ Free. Estinultes

EXTEAIORIII'ITERIOR FREE ESTIMATE-REFERENCES

INSURED

765-3034 439·3458

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$52.40 Call 439-4940-Circulation 13,000 +

Home Plumbing ~-- · Repair Work : . s.thlehem Area

Call JIM for all )tour plumbing pr~btems

f:nteEII1imalea • Re .. on.blo RaiH .._ __ 439·2108, __ _.

~H-A-Ll_O_R-AN-P-AI=N=TI=N=G ... · -,.-u-s-te_r_P-1um-b-'-ing___:,

__ __ and & Heating ....

. PAPER HANGING Residential Repairs and

• 20 Years Experience· AHeratlons • Gas Haati~g

o Old Fasbi.Pned Quajity_ . _Harlan Juster . -"!~~- . o Free Estimates

:~~R~~~~~~~~~NRY j Pete;7~:~~~oran .p]::!':g Bill Stannard _S Ed Eckersdorlf i Dempf

768-2893 ~ L_ _ __:A:..:.r!:..2-~93~3:::.o_ - _ _, ~vw-~~~~.-..-v' .· _· 439-4838

·REBAR ASSOCIATES Miscellaneous Welding

Dave 459-8441

Restoration Masonry Specialists in the repair of damaged plaster sbJcco, brick and stone­work. Old work and new.

482-6687 • Steve 438·2945 • Bob

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D.L. CHASE - Painting: Contractor .

768-2069

S & M PAINTING Interior & Extefior

Painting Wallpl!perlng . FREE ESTIMATES INSURED • WORK GUARANTEED

872-2025

VOGEL~ Painting . .

Contractor . Free Estimates

• RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST • COMMERCIAL SPRAYING • WALLPAPER APPLIED • DRY WALL TAPING

Interior - Exterior . INSURED

. 439·7922 439-5736

Michael Grady Painting Contractor

463-7912 Licenced & Insured

hee Estimates • References

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Circulation 13,000 +

Check your

Stationery Business Cards

Forms We'U replenish your supplies Quickly!

Cleanly! Competitively!

c:SJewsg~:aphics Printers

439-5363 125 Adams St., Delmar

Vanguard Roofing Est. 196'1 •

j "Where superlor workmanship still means something"

ASPHALT • SLATE TIN • COPPER Free Fully

Estimates Insured

767-2712 Jim Staats- So. Bethlehem ,

J & M Siding & Roofing . • Carpentcy • Windows

• Painting • Patio & Deck • ·Remodeling • Garage • Trim · • Overhang ·

(518) 872-0538

ROOFING SPECIAUZE IN SLATE

All Aspocls of Roofing wilh Fines! Oualily Flal Roofs­Melal Roois-Chimney Repairs­

Custom Metalwork- · Emergency Repairs-High Struclure Work

DDD't I:Dmp;uo I'll,_, CDDip;uo 0 .. 1/tJ Cllo<lc O•r llsfrmuJ­

Insurei:l, Reliable, Fi'ce EsUmales 11m l.ararrq 761J.2196

RTclr Hart732·2634

NORMANSKILL SEPTIC TANK CLEANERS

Sewer ond drain clean:ng. Systems Installed.

767-9287.

HELDERBERG SIDING CO • Residing • Replacement windows Area's Bast guarantee Quality installations since 1951 .

768-2429 Owned & Operated by W. Domermuth

"We go out on a limb to the root of your p10blem"

WALLY'S TREE SERVICE

• Tree Removal- Stump Grinding­Trimming ($15 and up)

~· Lol Clearing • Firewood Call 767·9773 or 370·5631

STOP SMOKING

·~ • Hypnosis o $50, 4 groups

. • Tuesday nights • Friendly, relaxed CALL 432-8770

-- · PROPERTY- -IMPROVEMENT

All types of repairs Indoor and Out Excavation

Tree Service & Landscaping

872-0845

PERSONAL an<iBUSIRESS INCOME TAX RETURNS

PREPARED Take1he~

oot <i)WI" laxes,

· CPA e~erlence without big firm cost • Personal Tax Returns

. • Schedule G, Partner­ships and S Gorp.

• Consultations

FREE 869•1295 FULLY ESTIMATES INSURED

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HASLAM ,. TREE

SERVICE ~ Complete TREE Removal • Sb.Jmp Removal • Pruning • Cabling • Feeding · • Land Clearing o Slolffi Damage Repair

FREE Eslimales Jim Haslam Fully Insured Owner

. 439·9702

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"jj'IRJ[l!~­

~~!PND©~ • Tree And Stump Removal • Storm Damage Repa~ • Ornamental & Shade

Tree Pruning • Feeding & Cabling • Landclearing 475·1856 DELMAR, N.Y.

Your Ad Could Fill This Space For

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-~~- c~--.. 't ~-~ ALL MAJOR BRANDS

Bags -.Belts- Parts Prompt-Professional

Factory Authorized Service FREE ESTIMATES

J&f]) _'llacuum Cfeaner ami

Carpet Cfeaner Service

1?'P 1 110X373

LeWis $.9aa 511ftamont

861·6297 Specializing in all makes and brands. Free estimates, free pick up and delivery. Authorized : sales and service. Over 14 years , servicing the Cap~al District.

Owner Jim Reyes

llif.Attr<:QVMIL441 r-.,;.--:==---:::1=--, :====-===~. WAILCOVERING .

4-P.N~ =®:~~. Sharon K. Wh/Ung CPA

43!1-1166

Porches & Decks Installation"' . Expert Wallpapering Replacement - • Experienced Painting or tile work

o Residential Fully Insured Windows · Free Esu·mates

I o Commercia_! Guaranleed - nsured Mike RUdolph 432·1966 489-1124 . 439-1090

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28TH ANNUAL AUTHORIZED ONCE-A-YEAR SAVINGS EVENT. It's not just OPPORTUNITY DAYS that makes a Wood­

Mode kitchen such a superior investmnet.lt's the care and quality with which it's custom-built by skilled craftsmen with old fashioned pride in workmanship and whose only job is to create the perfect kitchen every time. Wood-Mode has been building fine custom cabinetry since 1942 ... ALMOST A HALF CENTURY.

Our stringent quality control means no Wood-Mode kitchen leaves our factory without a thorough check at

One stop shop No sub-contracting

every single stage. Small wonder we warrant every kitchen for five years and lifetime on all door hinges and drawer slides.

Our award winning professional designers meticu• lously attend to every detail in planning, with your ideas and needs foremost in mind.

. Our installation specialists will make your new Wood­Mode kitchen the ultimate expression of your taste and personality ..

•P:us Free Thl!l'milda,- Dishwasher•

' During our Annual Sale, with your Wood-Mode Kitchen of $5990 or more, receive a Free Thermador Stainless Steel Dishwasher. $879.

Division of Delmar Construction Corp.

228 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR

A family owned business Since 1946 439-5250 PAGE 32- February 28, 1990 -The Spotlight