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The AltamontEnterprise& Albany County PostNo. 44 n Thursday, May 17, 2012$1.00For 127 years Albany County’s independent newspaperTriumph for local school districts as budgets pass handilyAfter two contingency plans,BKW voters pass $20M budgetBy Zach SimeoneBERNE — Berne-Knox-Westerlohas reversed what had becomea trend of felled budgets.For the past two years, districttaxpayers had opposed the budget,and rejected school boardcandidate Gerald Larghe, whoran for the third time this year.But by the time the polls closedTuesday night, BKW’s vote tallysaid “yes” to both.“Of the last three years, thiswas the lowest tax-levy increasewe’ve had,” Kevin Callagy, thedistrict’s business official, toldThe Enterprise on Wednesday,when asked why he thought thebudget passed this year. “I thinkbeing under 2 percent was probablyhuge, but I also believe thatthe long-term plan that we hadbeen presenting right along alsohelped.”Throughout this year’s budgetingprocess, the district showedresidents a three-year outlook onoverall spending, tax increases,and state aid.“The other thing that happenedthis year that I think washelpful was that we reached outand did a number of other budgetpresentations for communitygroups, and Dr. Dorward did abunch on his own,” Callagy saidof Superintendent Paul Dorward.“We did a presentation for thePTA; for the Kiwanis; for someof our union groups here in thedistrict. So, it was more thanjust the board meetings, andthe budget hearings, and budgetadvisory committee meetings. Ithink that was helpful.”The budget was approved bya vote of 531 in favor — or 58percent — and 391 opposed.Last year, the budget failedtwice, first by 28 votes, with 451residents voting in favor, and 479residents opposed; and, after are-vote in June, the budget receivedfewer votes than it did inMay: 325 were in favor, and 407were opposed — a difference of82 votes.In 2010, a total of 644 residentsvoted against the district’sproposal; 522 voted in favor — adifference of 102 votes.School board member CarolynAnderson, who joined the boardin retirement from a careermanaging employee benefits,(Continued on page 13)The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-SpencerSharing smiles and a hug, Christine Hayes, left, celebrates with her mother after winning her first runfor school board. Hayes said her grandmother who turned 89 on Tuesday was happy to vote for her.Hayes, Barber, and Charron win — Genzano oustedBy Melissa Hale-SpencerGUILDERLAND — The $89million school budget for nextyear passed by such a landslide— 70.3 percent — that even thesuperintendent was surprised.“We’re overwhelmed,” saidSuperintendent Marie Wilesjust after the unofficial resultswere announced on Tuesdaynight. Wiles had expected resultssimilar to the past “in the high50s,” she said, adding, “I’m mostappreciative.”Exclamations of “Wow!” and Ohmy!” were uttered about an hourafter the polls closed on Tuesdaynight as a handful of cordialcandidates, administrators, andboard members gathered in theGuilderland Elementary Schoolgym to hear the results talliedfrom the five elementary-schoolpolling places.The $1 million proposition tobuy 10 school buses and a truckalso passed by a wide marginwith 65.9 percent of the vote.In a four-way race for threeschool-board seats ChristineHayes, a lawyer-turned teachermaking her first run, was the topvote-getter with 1,855 followedclosely by Catherine Barber with1,843. Barber, a lawyer and musician,had retired from the schoolboard a year ago after servingthree three-year terms. Jennifer(Continued on page 10)Straut leads the pack, President Blow squeaks byBy Anne HaydenVOORHEESVILLE — Theannouncement that the VoorheesvilleCentral School Districtbudget for 2012-13 passed with67 percent of the vote was metwith a hearty round of applauseon Tuesday night.The $21.8 million budget,adopted by the school board inApril, was voted on by 986 taxpayers;657 district residentsvoted in favor.The budget carries a taxlevy of just over $15.6 million,and the board made more than$600,000 in budget cuts to keepthe tax levy under a 2.43-percentincrease.Three budget propositions alsopassed — $250,000 to purchasetwo 60-passenger buses and oneSuburban; a $250,000 transferto a repair reserve fund; and a$250,000 transfer to a buildingproject reserve fund.The Voorheesville Public Library’s$1.1 million budget alsopassed with 65 percent of thevote.Janna Shillinglaw was electedto the library’s board of trusteeswith 431 votes, over Justin Brusgul’s280 votes. Board PresidentRichard Ramsey is steppingdown.“I’m delighted,” said schoolSuperintendent Teresa Thayer-Snyder. “I’m thrilled with thevoter turnout; I think it makes astatement about how importantpeople feel education is.”The number of residents whovoted on the 2012-13 budget was(Continued on page 12)The Enterprise — Anne HaydenIt was a close race for school board incumbent, and president,Timothy Blow, who receivewd 485 votes in Tuesday’s election, edgingout challenger Jason Windsor, who received 479 votes. Blowsaid he was not surprised at the tight race, and felt it “could havegone either way.”InsideOpinion Page 2 News Page 7 Community Calendar Page 18 Classifieds Page 27 Sports Page 29

2 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012EditorialWithout flexibility, the eagle cannot flyThe outcry could be heard locally and from coast to coast. Rural voicesraised objections, loud and clear, to plans by the United States PostalService to close offices as the service struggled to remain solvent.Last week, the USPS made a welcome announcement: Rather than closingoffices outright, hours will be reduced at many rural post offices. That’s goodnews for Guilderland Center and Clarksville, which were slated for closure,but other area post offices will now see reduced hours as well. We’re runninga list this week of the proposed changes for all of our local offices.In giving background for its new plan last Wednesday, the postal servicestated that its announcement last July — nearly 3,700 post offices wouldbe studied for possible closure — was one strategy in the wake of continueddecline in the volume of mail, ongoing financial challenges, and changingcustomer behavior. The postal service claimed that, as population shiftedto more urban and suburban settings, an outdated network of retail officesremained where few people live, work, or shop.In our area, at least, this is not true. The post offices remained at theheart of their communities.Last May, we wrote of the uprising in Guilderland Center as residentswho referred to the post office as the hub of their small community, expresseddismay at having to drive four miles to Altamont to get and sendmail. “Taking away the post office is taking away our identity,” said AllenJager, pastor of the Helderberg Reformed Church in Guilderland Center.The acting postmaster said that the elderly were kept track of throughthe post office; if someone doesn’t show up for mail for a day or two, thatperson is checked on.In New Scotland’s rural hamlet of Clarksville, residents expressed similarconcerns at having to drive to the post office in Feura Bush five miles away.Many with small businesses said they relied on having the post office inthe hamlet.One of them, lawyer Peter Henner, filed a petition last September on behalfof himself and more than 30 people and six businesses, arguing that thepostal service did not consider the actual fiscal impact of the proposed closing.The following month, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office filed a noticeof intervention to oppose the closure, since it plans to move to the vacantelementary school in Clarksville and said it would need a functioning postoffice for certified letters, packages, and for mailing bulky materials.The commission concluded that the postal service had not “adequatelyconsidered the effect of the post office closing on the community.”Clarksville was not alone in its objections. The commission got 100 appealsfor post office closures in 2011 and 100 more in the first quarter ofthe 2012 fiscal year, according to its annual report to Congress. In 2010, ithad gotten only six appeals.Last summer, the postal service had changed its process forevaluating office closures to a “top-down review,” the Albanydistrict’s spokeswoman, Margaret Pepe, told us at the time.“It was done nationally,” she said of the change, explaining,“with everything going on in the Post Office…we know we’regoing to run out of money.”Customer retail visits, according to the postal service, havedropped by 27 percent from 2005 to 2011.This is because 61percent of customers use traditional post offices while 39percent used expanded access — accessing services online,from other providers or kiosks, or by fax or phone. The postalservice says that 88 percent of rural post offices are losingmoney.If cutting back hours will allow the small offices to remainopen, we’re for the change.The postal service’s survey of rural customers showed, when they wereoffered four choices, the majority, 54 percent, prefer maintaining current officeswhile modifying window hours. Twenty percent preferred establishing avillage post office; 15 percent favored merging with a nearby post office; and11 percent chose using rural carriers to deliver to roadside mailboxes.The rural post offices will stay open, the postal service has promised, unlessa community has a strong alternative preference. The new approach isslated to be completed by September 2014.This is making the best of a bad situation. Unlike other services of federalgovernment, the postal service has to pay for itself. It is a governmentbusinesshybrid, confined by legislation in the way its private-sector competitorsare not.Although its roots go back to 1775, set up in Philadelphia by BenjaminFranklin, the Post Office Department was created as part of the UnitedStates Cabinet in 1792. But in 1971, under the Postal Reorganization Act,the U.S. Postal Service was set up as an independent establishment of theexecutive branch, making it self-sufficient, funded almost entirely by postagerather than taxpayer dollars. It is obligated to serve all Americans atuniform price and quality, regardless of geography.At the same time that electronic mail has undercut the use of traditionalpostal services, the USPS has been stymied from progressing in the digitalage by the government itself. According to a Government AccountabilityOffice report that is nearly a dozen years old, from September 2000, thepostal service identified an electronic mailbox, a concept then in the earlydevelopment stage, that could link electronic and physical addresses, asan infrastructure initiative. The service also introduced an eBillPay initiative,an electronic bill payment service, in April 2000. The next month,it introduced the PosteCS initiative, an Internet-based global documentdelivery system.Congress denied the postal service’s request to start these electronic initiatives,saying it should refrain from direct competition with private firms.Private companies, as we’ve noted before, have taken on similar projectsand prospered.Where does that leave the American people?Meanwhile, unlike other federal agencies, the postal service is requiredto prefund retiree health benefits, totaling about $5.5 billion; Congress hasnot granted postal service requests to alter the payment schedule.In the long run, the postal service needs more flexibility if it is to surviveand prosper. It is a service that not only provides a needed center to ruralcommunities but binds a country together.Congress denied the postal service’s requestto start these electronic initiatives,saying it should refrain from direct competition with private firms.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 3The Enterprise opinion pages are an open forum for our community.We encourage readers to express their thoughts about issues that appear inthis newpaper or affect the community. Letters should be brief (with anoutside limit of 1,000 words) and must include the writer’s address, name,Back In Time. . .and phone number for verification. The editors may reject letters that havebeen printed elsewhere. Letters concerning elections will be cut off1912 100 Years Ago 2012one issue before the election at theeditor’s discretion. No unsigned letters.Altamont Enterprise May 17, 1912To the editorDeadline for letters is Tuesday at noon.There is nothing to celebrate at nursing homesTo the Editor:I have a comment about celebratingnursing homes. [Inresponse to a May 10, 2012 letterwritten by Richard J. Herrick,president of the New York StateHealth Facilities Association,about National Nursing HomeWeek; this year’s theme is “Celebratethe Journey.”]If you ever had any dealingswith patients, you know there isnothing to celebrate. I visit everyday, but most of the patients areleft alone all day.Most of the aides do not visitwith the patients at all. If theTo the Editor:I was surprised to note that aheading and the lead sentenceof an article written on a noneditorialpage in the May 3, 2012issue of your newspaper [“GCSDresponds to Obamacare” online atwww.AltamontEnterprise.com]used the word “Obamacare” whendescribing the country’s healthcare national legislation.That term is definitely a familiarone, coined and used by onepolitical party in a derogatoryway, to describe the health carepackage.To the Editor:Teaching these days feels like amerry-go-round that doesn’t end.There is so much that is out ofour control.Teachers are concerned thatthe curriculum is only going tobe test-taking practice and teachingconcepts they don’t value buthave to teachbecause theywill be evaluatedon the testresults.T e a c h e r sneed a way toassess students.Teachers shouldbe the ones todevelop thesea s s e s s m e n t sand not corporations.If test-makersbecome thelatest local assessment,localcurriculum thathas been carefullydeveloped is going to bethrown out the window and theones to suffer will be the children.This is concerning to meas a teacher and as a mother ofthree children.According to the new AnnualProfessional Performance Review(APPR), there are severaloptions that can be used to assessstudent growth for localassessments. One option is touse the New York State Englishlanguage arts and math test results.School districts can look atdifferent domains and determinehow a student has shown or notshown growth.Given the fiasco of the recentstate tests, how fair is it to evaluatea child’s growth based on aflawed test?Another option is to use athird-party assessment off of alist from the New York StateEducation website. These thirdpartyassessments are very costlypatient needs help with something,they are told to wait andmaybe within the hour the aidewill help them.Most of the aides have littleor no compassion for the patients.They are there to do ajob; I know sometimes not a verypleasant one. They chose theirprofession and they should takepride in it.Nursing homes take every centyou worked your whole life for.At over $10,000 a month, I feelpatients should get better care.I have had dealings with anursing home for seven monthsQuality of newspaper suffers with red-flag wordsIn my opinion, the quality ofyour newspaper, which usuallyadheres to such high standards,becomes diminished when youuse “red flag words” in a noneditorialsection of the paper— especially in a presidentialelection year.Anita BehnGuilderlandEditor’s note: “Obamacare”was, indeed, coined by Republicans,similar to Hillary Clinton’sfailed “Hillarycare,” to deride theHand in hand with instructionteachers need to take the lead on local assessmentsand do not match instructionalprograms and beliefs of severaldistricts. Instruction cannot beruled solely by state assessmentsor third-party assessments.There are other options to usingthe state tests in a different wayand third-party assessments. Oneoption is for districts to developTeachers can’t give upon the integrity of theprograms they teach.their own local assessments.Teachers need to take the leadon local assessments. It must berigorous and comparable acrossclassrooms and schools and mustbe approved by the district superintendent.There are teacherswilling to do this work. There istraining as well.There are programs like LinkItand Acuity that can help districtsalign what they already do to thenew Common Core requirements,which is one of the state’s requirementsof a local assessment.Many districts already havewonderful district-wide assessments.Districts have workedextremely hard at developingassessments that demonstratea student’s strengths and weaknesses.These assessments help informteachers on what they need toinstruct. They help teachers learnabout each student as a learner.They help teachers know how toand the service hasn’t gotten anybetter. When you have to go to thebathroom you shouldn’t have tobe told, “you have to wait.”I personally sat with a patientwho had to wait 45 minutes to goto the bathroom. I couldn’t helpbecause they told me I wasn’tqualified.The words the patients hate tohear — “You have to wait” and“I’ll be right back” — are nothingto celebrate.Pauline LawyerEast BernePatient Protection and AffordableCare Act. But in March, PresidentBarack Obama and his staff embracedthe term. “You want to callit Obamacare — that’s ok becauseI do care,” said the president. Partof his re-election strategy now isto use the popular term in a waythat stresses the positive aspectsof the law.We used the term because itis the most recognizable wayto name the federal health-carereform.group students for differentiatedinstruction to reach curriculumgoals.In this age of data-driven results,we can’t compromise whatwe believe is best practice. Mostimportantly, teachers can’t giveup on the children they teach andtake away time from authenticreading andwriting experiences.T e a c h e r scan’t give up onthe integrity ofthe programsthey teach.School districtsand teachersneed to haveassessmentsthat demonstratestudentgrowth and informclassroominstruction.The assessme n t a n di n s t r u c t i o nshould go hand in hand. The assessmentsshould assess what wevalue and believe are the skillsnecessary to be successful inthe 21st Century. Districts mustkeep the curriculum that helpstudents become strong life-longlearners.It’s time for teachers andadministrators to sit down andtalk about the assessments thatare already being used that helpstudents learn and help informclassroom instruction. The costsavings, in my opinion, is theicing on the cake.The most important thing is topreserve what we value and stillbe able to instruct in a way weknow is good for children.Tara Molloy-GrockiGuilderlandEditor’s note: Tara Molloy-Grocki is a teacher at GuilderlandElementary School.Magpies, Rooks and Apes Can’t Get Past the Number Four:There are human beings, such as inhabitants of the MurrayIslands, in the strait of Torres, that cannot count further thantwo. But, most surprising still, most animals possess calculatingabilities, and several have a distinct appreciation ofnumbers. In certain mines of Hainault the horses are so usedto traversing the same road thirty times that after their lastround they go to the stable of their own accord and refuse totake another step. Montaigne says that the oxen employed inthe royal gardens of Susa for turning the wheels to which thewater pails were attached absolutely refused to make morethan a hundred rounds, which constituted their daily task.A close observer has definitely established the fact thatmagpies and rooks cannot count further than four. A rooknever returns to its nest until it is quite satisfied that thereis no danger near. When four hunters or less departed in successionfrom a nearby log cabin the rook would return to itsnest after the last had gone out of sight. But whenever therewere more the bird lost count and returned to its nest evenwhile some were still in the hut.Similarly apes do not count further than four, and the Boersof the Trans vaal when they want to hunt these animals hidein numbers exceeding four. Four depart in succession in sucha manner as to be noticed by the apes who then come forthand are easily captured. –– Chicago News.****First Printer’s Devil: Aldus Manutius, who in 1488 set uphis office in Venice, has long been famous as the first of thepublishers of the famous Aldine classics, which today are sohighly prized by book collectors. He was the author of a Latingrammar, a Greek dictionary and a treatise on the metricalmethods of the poet Horace and originated the form of typeknown by us as Italic and by German printers as “cursive”type.He is also said to be responsible for the name of “printer’sdevil,” almost worldwide in its application to the youngest boyin the office. A young negro slave employed in his office who wasso very black and dirty that his natural ugliness had become analmost fiendish expression became feared and known all overVenice as “the little black devil,” and Manutius at last realizedthat the boy and himself had dangerously awakened thesuperstitious fears and dislike of the more ignorant Venetians.He accordingly formally exhibited him during a whole day onthe public streets and had the criers make this proclamationthroughout the city:“I, Aldus Manutius. Printer to the holy church and the doge,have this day made public exposure of the printer’s devil. Allwho think he is not flesh and blood may come and prick him.”–– Charles Winslow Hall in National Magazine.Published continuously since July 26, 1884“We seek the truth and print it”JAMES E. GARDNERPublisherMELISSA HALE-SPENCEREditorNEWS OFFICE — 861-5005 or 861-5008..................BUSINESS OFFICE — 861-6641Staff Writers......................................................... Jo E. 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4 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012OpinionAnn Knowles’s primaryconcern was for the customerTo the Editor:This letter is in response tothe letter from Christine Plass inthe May 10 issue. It appears thatMs. Plass did not understand oneof the most important qualitiespossessed by Ann Knowles.Ann knew her customers sowell that she knew when to offera program and when a programwould not be in the best interestof the customer. She did not refuseto “best inform her customersat KeyBank.”Ann knew who would benefitfrom a KeyBank program, andwho it would embarrass to beoffered a program for which theywould not qualify. To put it anotherway, Ann’s primary concernwas for the customer, and we allbenefited from her integrity andconcern for each of us.To echo what has been said bypeople who actually know Ann,when you walked into the Altamontbranch, you saw a friend behindthe counter. Ann has sharedmy family’s joys and prayed forus when we had struggles, andwe have never doubted that shealways did what was in our bestinterest.If you want a concrete exampleof what is wrong with corporateAmerica, you need look no furtherthan this example of Key-Bank’s treatment of a long-termemployee who has integrity andcompassion.Deborah Ronan McKeeAltamontIt is time to sendcorporate America a messageTo the Editor:The editorials in the May 10,2012 edition of The Enterpriseconcerning the firing of AnnKnowles show the unfortunateattitude of corporate America ingeneral (not just banks). I workin an industry where employeesare not treated well. (I will notgo into details here.)I remember my grandparentshaving trouble with KeyBank butI do not remember the nature ofthe problem, some years ago.A great alternative is rightdown the road in Altamont. Itis the State Employees FederalCredit Union. I am almost surethat anyone can join. You donot have to be a state employeeto join. They have any serviceyou need. You are treated withrespect.I urge all KeyBank customersin the area (not just Altamont)to switch to SEFCU.SEFCU also has offices onWestern Avenue and in Slingerlands.It is time to send corporateAmerica a message any waywe can.(I am referring to those corporationswho treat their employeespoorly and give poor customerservice.)Does anyone have a storyabout a corporation that treatsemployees well and gives greatcustomer service?I do — my car dealer. That’s astory for another time.Lewis P. BrownAltamontCaregivers’ cornerAttention all golfersBy Regina DuBoisCommunity corespondentPlease join Community Caregiverson Monday, June 18, andTee It Up at our eighth annualgolf tournament. The event isreturning to Orchard Creek GolfClub in Altamont.The format for the tourney isa scramble with men’s, mixed,and women’s divisions. New thisyear, PGA professional ScottBrennan will be showing off hisgolfing skills in a game called,“Beat the Pro.”Other contests include “longestdrive” and “closest to the pin”for both men and women and“hole-in-one.” Orange Motors,Northway 8, and Price Chopperare once again sponsors of thehole-in-one prizes.There will be drawing prizesand a live auction. Some of theitems in the auction include: aframed and signed photographof Arnold Palmer, a framed andsigned photograph of DerekJeter, four tickets to a Yankeesgame, and a signed baseball byPhil (Scooter) Rizzuto. All havecertificates of authenticity.A big thank-you to our sponsors:Adirondack EnvironmentalServices, Inc.; State EmployeesFederal Credit Union; BlaschPrecision Ceramics; Omni; TimesUnion; and Wells Fargo Advisors.There will be a shotgun startat 9:30 a.m.; registration startsat 7:30 a.m. The cost per player is$135, which includes golf, a cart,a box lunch, cocktail hour, and adelicious chicken-and-rib dinner.New this year,PGA professional Scott Brennanwill be showing off his golfing skills in a game called,“Beat the Pro.”The deadline for players is June4. Tee signs are also availablefor $100.Community Caregivers holdstwo major fund-raising eventsa year. Proceeds from the golfouting go directly to supportprograms that enable individualsof all ages to maintain theirindependence, dignity, and qualityof life within their homes andcommunitiesFor additional information,call 456-2898 or check the websitewww.communitycaregivers.org.The Old Men of the MountainDo modern suburbanites and urbanitesknow where their food really comes from?By John R. WilliamsOn Tuesday, May 8, the OldMen of the Mountain met at theChuck Wagon Diner in Princetown.In front of the restaurantin one of the parking spaces wasan old Thunderbird car; it lookedlike it was circa 1962.Parked along side this bird wasa Honda Accord. The Thunderbirdmade the Honda look small— just the hood of the T- birdwould make two of the Honda.“How things have changed,”one OF said.Those who are familiar withSchoharie County and the Hilltownsof the southwest corner ofAlbany County know that mostof this geography is farmingcountry (or was farming) in AlbanyCounty. Currently, AlbanyCounty is not farm friendly.According to the OFs, AlbanyCounty wants all the land in thecounty turned into building lotsand taxed as such.One OG said, “Ask a kid in thecity where milk comes from andthey will say the grocery store.”This OG added that he was nottalking about some 5- or 6-yearoldeither. The OF went on to saythat, if you ask where does milkreally come from, these kids don’thave a clue, and this includeseggs or cheese, even the cerealin the box — no clue.This, the OF rationalized, carriesover into adulthood wherefarms are just something outthere with red barns, green grass,white fences, and a horse or two.The grocery store will alwayshave milk, eggs, and bread, tothose types of thinkers.All the land should be turnedinto malls, gas stations, golfcourses, and ball stadiums sothen they can have their playgroundsand places to obtain gasfor their vehicles on their way tothe next rock concert.The OF said, “We need a lotmore of the ‘No Farms, No Food’signs and bumper stickers.”One OF added that schoolsallow part of their budgets forhauling kids to ball games, andfield trips to museums, and artgalleries. These are well andgood, even necessary, but this OFthinks they should include fieldtrips to working farms as partof the itinerary, becauseif the attitude on farmingand farms continues, thiswhole country is going tobe in a ton of trouble.Changing timesAll this was precipitatedby the report of one OFthat he noticed some plowingbeing done on the flatsin Middleburgh, and outRoute 30 towards Gilboa.He commented on the newertractors with four-wheel driveand how big they have become.This OF said these tractors goalmost as fast as the cars on thehighway while pulling at least afive-bottom plow.One OF mentioned how theOGs would look at a 10-acrehayfield and get ready to dropthe 6-foot hay-cutter bar behind aFordson tractor with a sibling, orin some cases the OF would be onthe mower while his father wason the tractor. The one unfortunateenough to be on the mowerwould get ready to drop it downfor the first cut and a real longday in the sun. The OF said youknew you were going to be therefor a while.Another scenario was plowingthe same 10 acres with a FarmallH and a two-bottom plow. Thatwas big time then.Today’s equipment will havethe 10 acres done in a coupleof hours. Times, they are achangin’.— Photos from John R. WilliamsCows still eat grass, but farm machines sure have changed.Compare the old way to plow, above, with the new way, below.Sponges or sieves?This talk about new and oldways of doing the same thing ledto some interesting conversationabout what happened to all theadvancements made in the earlyGreek, Roman, and Turkish rule,with all the improvements madein the Coliseum, like toilets; efficientcrowd control; creativelighting and the like.Highways that were built then“Ask a kid in the citywhere milk comes fromand they will say the grocery store.”are still in service today. Theancients had natural air-conditioningusing water evaporationand the use of light and dark toreflect and absorb heat.Where did all this knowledgego? We learned about the DarkAges in school but where did allthis prior knowledge go? None ofthe OFs could remember.Maybe we were taught it butat that time not only were ourbrains sponges, but they werealso sieves, so collectively theOFs at our table had the sievesworking at the same time.The OFs mentioned mud roads;how the streets were the bathrooms;dark, dank castles; andmud houses with straw roofs werethe norms in the quote “DarkAges” — even the plague.One OF brought up the factthat we know all about Spartacusand how he died and we alsoknow a lot about the people inearly times like from 800 B.C.on and Rome evolving into arepublic.What prompted the loss of allthis knowledge?One OF said he knew about thepolitical side and the downfallof Rome and the OF added hebelieves that the United Statesis headed that way now, but, asfor the technical side, this OFdidn’t have a clue.There it is — that sieve workingagain.Referencing the outhousesof a few weeks ago, oneOF mentioned that theconcept of current toiletsis no different than theones in the Coliseum inRome. Where did thisknowledge go in the DarkAges?Hippocrates around480 or 490 B.C. namedcancer and some othernames of diseases thatare still used today, but theEgyptians had cancer nailedaround 1500 B.C. and evensome crude treatments to killthe bad cells.Where did this informationall go so that now we have tostart over? The OF’s were wondering.One OG asked, “How come weknow more about people wholived thousands of years ago andnow I can’t trace my grandfatherback more than four or five generations?”A different OF asked, “Wheredid all those records go?”Those OF attending the breakfastat the Chuck Wagon Dinerin Princetown and wondering ifthey were really there were: RobieOsterman, Glenn Patterson,Mark Traver, Jim Heiser, RogerShafer, Gary Porter, Mace Porter,Jack Norray, John Rossmann,Frank Pauli, Bob Benac, Art Frament,Harold Guest, Ted Willsey,Harold Grippen, Gerry Chartier,and me.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 5OpinionCommentaryIt feels good to fix somethingrather than just throwing it outBy Frank L. PalmeriEvery now and then I get on aroll and try to clean up a mess ortwo. Clutter is something manyof us deal with; we just have toomuch stuff is the basic problem.How to get rid of it all — donations,a green Dumpster, battingpractice — is the big question. Iwish there were an app for that.This time, I was cleaning upin the basement workshop area,and I came across an old SearsCraftsman 3/8-inch electric drill.I’m pretty sure this is one of theoldest drills I own.I don’t remember where orwhen I got it, but I know I used touse it a lot. Notice I said used to,as it was missing its chuck, andit made a nasty, growling noisewhen you pressed the trigger.Still, I couldn’t just throw awayan old friend like this drill. We’vebeen through too much together.This reminds me of my buddy.His wife at the timecomplained that, whenhe went to mow thelawn, he’d often spendso much time fixingthe mower that hewouldn’t get any mowingdone.This is exactly whathappened to me. HereI was supposed to bede-cluttering, and insteadI’m now workingon an old, beat-up drill.Oh well. Keeping stuffout of the landfill is agood thing if you cando it without too muchtrouble.I took the drill apartand quickly found outthe source of the growlingnoise; the cheap, bushing-stylebearing that the manufacturerhad used at the rear of the drillwas shot.Had this had been a betterbrand or a “professional” model,this would have been a sealed ballbearing and would have outlivedthe motor, but you get what youpay for. At least now I knew whatparts I needed to get: the bearingand a new chuck.Center is goneThere used to be a Sears repaircenter around here. That wasgreat because you could bringyour old tools and things in andthe center staff could bring themup on the computer. Usually, theycould figure out what you needed,and many times they had the partright there; if not they could getit shipped to you easily. Whatgreat service.Since that store closed, it’s notbeen the same. Now all you’re reallyleft with is going online andtrying to find the parts yourself.I worry about some of the oldtimerswho don’t do computersbut still need parts for theirtools. Let’s hope they have kidsor grandkids to help out.I found what I needed on theSears website, and get this — thebushing was $2.99, but the shippingwas $7.99. Ouch!My plan was to buy a goodused chuck at the used toolstore, so all I really needed fromSears was the bushing, but giveme a break — the shipping wasridiculously expensive for such asmall part that could easily fit inan envelope.So I called them, hoping to geta break on the shipping, and toSears’s credit, I got a live personright away. I asked if Sears couldship the part to one of the localI couldn’t justthrow awayan old friendlike this drill.We’ve beenthrough toomuch together.stores and I could pick it up there(the old Sears store did this) butshe said they don’t do that anymore.Sigh.So I bit the bullet and orderedthe bushing and the chuck fromSears. At least that way, the partswould be more than the shipping.That made it hurt a little less.About a week later, I got theparts, reassembled the drill, andit works like new — hooray. Ofcourse, I have other drills, and, ifI’d waited for the next sale, I couldprobably have gotten a nice newone for not much more money, butthat’s not the point.There are fewer and fewer userrepairablethings these days. Itjust feels good to fix somethingrather than throw it out.Now this drill is probably atleast 25 years old. Sears, I’m sure,is under no obligation to stockparts for it anymore.Still, it used to be so nicewhen Sears had thebig parts depot storehere. I wonder howmuch business it losesbecause the depot’snot there anymore.In Sears’s defense,it used to be the mainplace to buy tools,but now there is somuch competition,from home centers,cheap import stores,and the Internet, thatSears must have runthe numbers and determinedit was betterfor it to close thestore.But old-timers likeme, and I’m sure manyothers, still wish itwere there — like the old WallaceArmer store in Schenectady. Youcould get stuff to fix anythingthere. How I miss that place.ShockedThe other day, my Sears Craftsman3/8-inch ratchet broke. Ibrought it into Sears, expectingto turn it in and get a new onelike I’ve done in the past.This time, I was shocked, as,instead of getting a new one, Iwas handed a rebuilt one.This apparently is Sears newpolicy. Though the rebuilt wrenchworks — the innards have beenreplaced — the body of the wrenchlooks like somebody beat on itwith a hammer or worse. I nevertreat my tools like this so it disturbsme greatly.The whole point of buyingCraftsman, forever, has beenthat Sears would replace brokentools for free. Now this policy, atleast for ratchet wrenches, haschanged.Conversely, when I brought ina set of locking pliers that broke— the spring was missing — theygave me a new one without flinching.Go figure.I, for one, hope that we’ll alwayshave local Sears stores to buyfrom. The quality is good and theytreat you right. I usually do allmy Christmas shopping there aswell. 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6 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Serious TeamworkTo the editorOrphan road needs trash pickupTo the Editor:According to the Departmentof Transportation sign, the NewScotland Republican Party has“adopted” a two-mile stretch ofRoute 85 east of Crow RidgeRoad.The amount of trash, however,suggests that roadway is stillTo the Editor:The Presbyterian Churchof New Scotland and the NewScotland Cemetery Associationwould like to thank all those whoattended our “Treasures Untold”event on May 5.We succeeded in selling allour tickets a week prior to theevent. The bake sale also soldout. Those who were hungrygot to get lunch from the churchvery much an orphan.New Scotland Republicansshould be embarrassed. Theyshould either clean up the roadsidesor ask DOT to remove thesign.David ErnstVoorheesville“Treasures Untold” a successkitchen’s sales.Even though no one told usthat they had a million-dollartreasure, we all enjoyed socializing,talking about our wonderfulchurch, and finding out what our“treasures” were worth.Arlene HerzogSecretary-TreasurerNew ScotlandCemetery AssociationThe Enterprise — James E. GardnerEnd of the line: Emma Bidell gives old wood the heave-ho, tossing it into a truck during thetown-wide clean-up day in New Scotland on Saturday.Thank you for my cleanwindows and freshly mowed grassTo the Editor:I would like to thank all thevolunteers involved in the Townof New Scotland Community VolunteerDay, this past Saturday,May 12.All those working in the field,from mowing, washing windows,weeding, small painting jobs,picking up trash, restoring theVly Creek, and much more.A special thank-you for myclean windows and freshlymowed grass. I am blessed.I also had the opportunity towork on a team helping one of ourVoorheesville neighbors.What a good feeling to helpothers, no matter how small thetask.I hope more will take advantageof this service next year,and volunteer. You will be gladyou did.Pat Klose-HammondVoorheesvilleVolunteers shine at 25 projectsTo the Editor:The sun shone brightly thispast weekend over the wonderfulvolunteers of all ages thatmade the annual New ScotlandKiwanis Town-Wide VolunteerDay a success. On behalf of thecommittee that plans the event,I want to thank those who cameout to help with 25 projects thispast Saturday, May 12.From clearing portions of theOver 100 volunteers workedvery hard, but remained enthusiastic!The Enterprise — James E. GardnerWood brigade: Rachel Blow, right, passes rotted wood to Eliza Jobin-Davis as a line of volunteershelp clean up Elsie LaDuke’s yard in Voorheesville on Saturday.Vly Creek; to planting flowersat the Feura Bush Senior apartments;to several yard, cemeteryand garden clean-ups throughoutthe town — over 100 volunteersworked very hard, but remainedenthusiastic!Volunteers enjoyed a barbecuelunch at Town Hall, sharing storiesof their rewarding efforts ofthe day. During lunch, we, alongwith the help of Mayor RobertConway, presented members ofBill Hotaling’s family with aplaque honoring his commitmentto community service in ourtown. Thank you to the Sapienzafamily for donating the plaque.Thank you to the many sponsorswho made this day a success,including: Smitty’s Pizza,Phillips Hardware, Hannaford,Falvo’s Meat Market, Stewarts,Price Chopper, Latham PepsiBottling Co., Olsen’s Nursery,and J.L Moore & Associates.Thank you to all of our hardworkingsite captains. Thankyou to the following people whohelped put this day together andvolunteered all day at the sites:Joe and Katherine Sapienza, JasonHerr, Melissa Faustel, LanceMoore, Jim Tunney, Dan Byrnes,and Rich Porter.I’d also like to thank JeffPine, Susan Kidder, SupervisorTom Dolin, Councilman DanielMackay, Ken Guyer, KevinSchenmeyer, and everyone atTown Hall. Thank you also tothe village of Voorheesville forits help this year!I’d also like to thank The AltamontEnterprise who helps us getthe word out about our event andfor the paper’s thoughtful coverageof our volunteer-of-the-yearrecipients.If I missed anyone — I thankyou, too. We hope to see you nextyear!I’d also like to add that ourseniors need help all year round.If you’d like to be kept informedof volunteer opportunities to helpour seniors throughout the year,please contact Susan Kidder atTown Hall and she will add youto her email list.Janna ShillinglawNew Scotland KiwanisChair, Volunteer Day

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 7—Graphic by Rich Mendoza based on photo by Saranac Hale SpencerThe United States Postal Service last week announced plans to reduce hours at rural post offices by September 2014, including the local offices listed above.Postal Service offers reprieve for some offices at a cost to othersBy Tyler MurphyCLARKSVILLE –– The UnitedStates Postal Service announcedlast week it had reconsideredplans to close 3,700 post officesnationwide and will instead reducehours at as many as 13,000rural post offices, in an attemptto save half a billion dollars annually.The service also reported a netloss of $3.2 billion between Januaryand April, a billion dollarsmore than what was lost duringthat same second-quarter periodlast year.“We heard quite loud and clearfor a postal presence to remainin rural communities,” saidU.S. Postal spokesman DennisTarmey.Tarmey said the post officehad seen a 25 percent drop inmail volume since 2006, whenit shipped 213 billion pieces ofmail as opposed to the 157 billonpieces delivered in 2011.The review and possible closureof 3,700 locations wasannounced last year as maildelivery continued to drop andemployee costs climbed. Tarmeysaid some offices on that list of3,700 would still have to closebut a number of others wouldhave their hours reduced instead.“There’s still thousands activelybeing looked at for closure,” saidTarmey.One of the offices reprievedfrom closure is in Clarksville, inrural New Scotland. The localoffice will have its daily hoursreduced to four hours a day.Tarmey said details on theavailable hours would be announcedsometime after LaborDay. He explained post officeslocated more than 25 miles awayfrom an alternative office wouldhave their hours reduced to noless than six hours. Clarksville’soffice is about five miles awayfrom the nearest alternative inFeura Bush.The postal service beganreconsidering its closure ofthe Clarksvillebranch in Januaryafter thePostal RegulatoryCommissiondecidedthe service didnot sufficientlyconsider the effectsof closingthe location.The decisionwas in responseto a petitionfiled by Clarksvillelawyer PeterHenner andon behalf of 30other residentsand six businesses.Hennerdepends on thelocal post officefor his Clarksvillelaw practice,he said.The AlbanyCounty Sheriff’sOffice alsofiled a noticeof interventionto oppose theclosure, sinceit is planningto move intothe now-vacantClarksville Elementary Schoolbuilding. The sheriff’s office saidthat it would need a functioningpost office for certified letters,packages, and mailing bulkymaterials, according to the Jan.19 order from the Postal RegulatoryCommission.This week Henner said theproposed cut in hours was betterthan the proposed closure butstill objected to how the postalservice was handling the issue.Henner said the post office may“On a more fundamental basis,there are certain services the government needsto provide as part of a modern society.When mass transit or highways lose money,we don’t close down the roads orpublic transportation to save money–– of course not.”have to schedule a public hearingand follow other establishedregulations before taking suchaction. He expressed concernthat, if unchecked, the postalservice could exert pressure onsome locations it wished to closeby severely restricting the hoursof operation instead.“There is a whole procedurefor closing a post office; beforethat happens, you have to havea public hearing. We never hadone in Clarksville. Now they’rec h a n g i n g i tand saying,‘We want to reducepost officehours aroundthe country.’ Isit by regulationor did theyjust decide ona new nationalpolicy?” askedHenner.Henner saidt h e i n i t i a lproposed savingsof about$26,000 to closethe Clarkvillessite was a smalland misleadingnumber releasedby thePostal Service.“Twenty-sixthousanddollarsisn’t toomuch moneybut it isn’t evena real number.It doesn’t includethe lostrevenue frombox rentals orthe extra costof rural delivery,”he said.Henner also challenged thelarger perception of cutting ruralpost offices across the nationand the expectation of the mailservice being financially selfsufficient.“On a more fundamental basis,there are certain services thegovernment needs to provide aspart of a modern society. Whenmass transit or highways losemoney, we don’t close down theroads or public transportationto save money –– of course not,we need to subsidize things likehighways, most roads don’t havetolls; they’re free. It’s a falsehoodto assume the mail service hasto operate on a for-profit basis,”he said.Though the Clarksville post officemay be saved under the newpostal plan, the post offices in thetown of Berne, which were notunder consideration for closure,will now have reduced windowhours.Both offices in Berne and EastBerne will go from eight to sixhours of daily operation underthe proposed plan.“It’s not the worst thing thefederal government has comeup with,” said Berne SupervisorKevin Crosier.“Obviously, we all have torealize, like everything else ingovernment, we have to changethe way we do business to stay inbusiness. To change a few hoursin Berne to keep another ruraloffice open, like in Clarksville,is a sacrifice but that’s what weneed to do,” he said.Crosier said the benefits ofanother community maintainingits post office outweighted theinconvenience of fewer hours atanother location.“From a municipal managementstandpoint, it makes goodsense,” said Crosier. “Now, if theyreduce hours and decide to startclosing them again, that’ll be aharder pill to swallow.”TOWN OF BERNE TO HOST HOUSHOLDHAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAYFor residents of:Berne, Knox, Westerlo & RensselaervilleJune 2, 20129:00 am to 2:00 pmat the Town of Berne Highway Garage1811 Helderberg Tr., BerneObtain special permit from Town Clerk. Quality Home Heating OilDue to current market conditions, please call for price.We accept HEAP Stayapprised.ReadThe Enterprise.

8 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012A Community Respondsto the Call for SupportThe Enterprise — James E. GardnerGetting the evening started Saturday with a bid is Pat Conway,chairwoman of the VCSF Gala Committee. The annual dinnerand dance was held at the Albany Country Club to raise fundsfor school and community projects.The Enterprise — James E. GardnerFood for thought: Stu Morrison, center, and Mike Snyder enjoy the appetizers served byEliza Vera, a staff member at Albany Country Club, on Saturday at the annual VoorheesvilleCommunity and School Foundation gala.“A pretty hot topic”Guilderland bans frackingBy Anne HaydenGUILDERLAND — The townboard voted Tuesday night to seta public hearing on a proposedlocal law to prohibit hydraulicfracturing, or hydrofracking, inGuilderland — a place wherethere is no interest in fracking.High-volume hydraulicfracturing is adrilling process used byoil companies to reachshale deposits, “done inmultiple stages, typicallyusing 300,000to 600,000 gallons ofwater per stage,” accordingto the NewYork State Departmentof Environmental Conservation.The DEC releaseda copy of its supplementalgeneric environmentalimpactstatement for hydraulicfracturing in Sept.2011; the documentreviews the potentialenvironmental impactsof hydrofracking, andhow to minimize theimpacts.The DEC has theresponsibility of grantingpermits for drilling,and the state’s EnvironmentalConservationLaw says that it “shallsupersede all local lawsor ordinances relatingto the regulation of theoil, gas and solutionmining industries.”Some argue that municipalitiescan exercisesome control overhydraulic fracturingby using their zoninglaws, and local towns, includingNew Scotland and the Hilltowns,have explored that option, sincethey sit atop the MarcellusShale formation. Guilderlanddoes not.The Marcellus Shale formationis the largest source of domesticnatural gas discovered in theUnited States, and drilling hasalready occurred in West Virginiaand Pennsylvania.Hydrofracking has become acontroversial issue, as some studiesshow that the drilling couldhit water sources, causing chemicalsto be released into watersupplies, and the gas extractioncould also release methane.Although Guilderland doesnot sit on top of the MarcellusShale formation, or any shaleformation, Supervisor KennethRunion said, “It is better to beproactive than reactive.”The City of Albany recentlyadopted a local law prohibitinghydrofracking, and Runionsaid he asked TownAttorney RichardSherwood to obtain acopy of Albany’s law,so Guilderland couldemulate it.“It has become apretty hot topic,” saidRunion, who also notedthat the WatervlietReservoir, which providesdrinking waterto Guilderland andis geographically locatedwithin the town,must be protected.The proposed lawreads: “The TownBoard of the Town ofGuilderland finds, declaresand determinesthat the explorationfor natural gas, theextraction of naturalgas and the storage,treatment or disposalof natural gas explorationand productionwastes in the environmentof the Town ofGuilderland poses asignificant threat toits residents’ health,safety and welfare.”The law would prohibitprospecting, geophysicaland geologicseismic surveying andsampling techniques,including core androtary drilling.The town board will hold apublic hearing on July 3 at 7:30p.m.Other businessThe town board, at Tuesday’s12-minute meeting, also votedunanimously to:Amend a resolution dated May1 re-financing bonds issued bythe town of Guilderland;Appoint Joseph Turoski as aGuilderland Police Officer, effectiveJune 1 from the AlbanyCounty Civil Service List; andMade three appointments tothe paramedic unit — Jay Tyler,senior paramedic supervisor,Sean McGaughnea, paramedicsupervisor, and Benjamin Seymour,paramedic.“It isbetterto beproactivethanreactive.”Successful pancake suppersupports Troop 73 all year longThe Enterprise — James E. GardnerHigh stakes: Kristy Kaloyanides registers her bid as others look on during Saturday’ssilent auction at the Voorheesville Community and School Foundation gala, held at theAlbany Country Club.Jason WindsorCommunity correspondentNEW SCOTLAND — BoyScout Troop 73 of Voorheesvillewould like to thank the entirecommunity for its support at ourpancake supper held in February.This annual event is the troop’sone-and-only fund-raiser eachyear. Generous donations fromlocal businesses and individuals,coupled with near record ticketsales and additional donationsreceived at the door, have providedthe troop with its entireoperating budget for the year.This year, we served approximately500 meals (both eat-inand take-out) in a four-hour period.The event was held on Feb.4 at the Voorheesville AmericanLegion Hall on VoorheesvilleAvenue; the legion sponsors thetroop as its chartered organization.Many thanks go to theAmerican Legion for its continuedsupport of the troop!The funds raised help the troopto: purchase and maintain equipmentthat gets heavily used; supportScouts in need of financialassistance for summer camp oruniforms; pay fees and expensesfor various troop trips; pay forinsurance; and provide trainingfor both Scouts and leaders. Alladult leaders associated with thetroop are unpaid volunteers.The troop is proud to haveproduced a few Eagle Scouts inrecent years and about half adozen more Scouts are expectedto achieve the Eagle Rank in thenext one to two years. The troopmeets weekly and plans variousoutings and events monthly.By way of example, withinthe past year, troop outingshave included downhill skiingtrips, wilderness orienteeringbackpacking trips, winter camping,backpacking and mountainclimbing, and both single-dayand overnight canoe trips.Anyone who is interested inthe troop may contact ScoutmasterRaymond Ginter byphone at 765-2069 or by e-mailat Troop73@nycap.rr.com.Editor’s note: Jason Windsoris the assistant scoutmaster ofTroop 73.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 9Quick beavers and appealing pigstrouble the Knox highway crewBy Zach SimeoneKNOX — Matters relating toroads dominated discussions atlast week’s town board meetingin Knox, and an old dispute betweenneighbors resurfaced.Highway Superintendent GarySalisbury told the board of a petitionthat had been circulating torequest a reduction in the speedlimit on Ketchum Road.Salisbury told The Enterprisethis week that the request hasbeen forwarded to the New YorkState Department of Transportation.The speed limit is currently setat 55 miles per hour, but the limitis often exceeded, and traffic onthe road has increased with thespring weather.“If they did 55, it probablywouldn’t be so bad,” Salisburytold the board, adding that theanimals on the farms along theroad sometimes distract drivers,causing them to stop their carsin the middle of the road.“They’ve got pigs out in apasture,” Salisbury said of onefarm, “which is kind of unusual,and there’s a lot of them. Youwould not believe the people thatstop, and get out of their cars, togo see these pigs and stuff. Butthey stop right in the middle ofthe hill, and it’s bad.”This, combined with the increasedtraffic now that theEmma Treadwell Thacher NatureCenter is open, leads todangerous driving conditions.“Although they don’t alwaysend up giving you what you’relooking for, which is a reduction,”said Councilman Nicholas Viscioof the DOT, “they’ll improve signage…moreclearly identify theintersections.”Supervisor Michael Hammondthen proposed a resolution, “Requestinga study and a loweringof the speed limit on KetchumRoad to 30 miles an hour for theentire length of the road.”After a brief exchange withPeter and Linda Novello, theaudience heard that the townhas permission from the NewYork State Department of EnvironmentalConservation toexterminate a family of beaversthat sometimes plug up a culverton Whipple Road.“It’s basically a dyke for thepond,” Salisbury said this week.“There are beavers in there thatkeep plugging the pipe. So, weput a grate in front of it, andthey plug the grate instead ofthe pipe. So, we go and clean thegrate. But what’s been happeningwith the rain in these pastcouple weeks is, the beavers arequicker than we are.”During a heavy rainfall, Salisburysaid, any overflow fromthe pond typically flows intothe 15-inch culvert pipe underWhipple Road, and flows downinto another pond on the propertyof Roger and Verna Chapmanon Thompsons Lake Road. Theoverflow from the Chapmans’pond flows onto the property oftheir neighbors, the Novellos.“It’s a creek, and that’s the waythe creek runs,” Salisbury said.“This has been ongoing for manyyears. It’s just nature.”The Novellos argued that,when the beavers plug the grate,water builds up in the pipe,and eventually results in anincrease in water flowing ontotheir property when the grate isopened, and the built-up wateris released all at once.“The town has been damagingus,” Linda Novello told the board.“They’re opening up the grates,and the water’s coming onto ourproperty full force, with debris,and it’s causing damage and erosionon our property.”But, Salisbury disagreed thisweek; when asked how theclogging of the pipe affects theamount of water on the Novellos’property, Salisbury said, “Itreally doesn’t.”“What happens,” Salisburytold The Enterprise, “is, if thepipe gets plugged, the waterbuilds up higher, so, when weopen it up, that water comes out.So, it may not be raining out thatday, and they’ll get the waterthen. They’re going to get it nomatter what the condition is; it’sjust a question of when.”One problem, however, is thepotential damage to WhippleRoad if the beavers manage toclog the pipe itself, Salisburysaid.“If the pipe itself gets plugged,and we can’t get it open, thenwe’ve got a real crisis,” he said,“because the road’s pretty flat,and it’ll overflow the road 40 or50 feet wide, and then you’ll geterosion, and it takes the shouldersout.”Salisbury said this week that,while the DEC permit allows forthe removal of the beavers, hehas to get permission from thepond’s owner on Whipple Road.“I’m working on trying to findout exactly who owns it,” Salisburysaid of the pond. He said ofthe beavers, “They can be shotwith a permit, but usually whatwe try to do is trap them. It helps,but it doesn’t always solve it.”Peter Novello also complainedto the board about his neighbors,the Chapmans, with whom hehad ongoing disputes since the1990s, though Linda Novelloattempted to restrain her husband,who became angered withthe board.The Novellos and the Chapmanseach own 15 acres of largelyopen, rural land on ThompsonsLake Road; there are no otherneighbors in sight.Since the early 1990s, theNovellos had complained tothe town board about vehiclesstored on the property belongingto their neighbors, Rogerand Verna Chapman. They hadaccused Chapman of dismantlingvehicles on the property,eventually leading the townto create a junk vehicle law in2000, which included a guide forenforcement.The town’s zoning and code administrator,Robert Delaney, haslong characterized the Novellos’complaints about Chapman as a“neighborly dispute.”Town Attorney John Dorfmanhad said that Delaney had drivenby the Chapmans’ property andobserved a number of vehiclesin violation of the zoning ordinance.Roger Chapman told The Enterprisein 1999 that he beganmoving junk vehicles as soon ashe was served with papers fromthe town asking him to do so.Chapman, accused of dumpingsolid waste on his ThompsonsLake Road property, and of havingan illegal house trailer, wascleared of those charges by theKnox Town Court in 2003.Then-Judge John Rodd, whohad cleared Chapman, cautionedthe town against charging Novelloin the future, if the charges aresolely based on the complaints ofhis neighbors, the Novellos.But Supervisor Hammondsaid then that the town wouldnot change the way it handlescomplaints from residents.At last week’s meeting, Novellotold the board of Chapman, “He’sgot new vehicles hiding underthe brushes.” The board wouldnot discuss the issue further, askinginstead that Novello againtake the issue to Delaney.Novello would not commentfurther this week.Taking the oath: Ken Guyer raises his right hand as he is sworn into office as the New Scotlandhighway superintendent. Town Clerk Diane Deschenes, left, administered the oath on May 14.By unanimus voteGuyer moves up to top town highway postBy Tyler MurphyNEW SCOTLAND –– The townboard unanimously approved theappointment of deputy highwaysuperintendent, Kenneth Guyer,to the department’s top postWednesday.Supervisor Thomas Dolinstarted by saying, “We receivedthree resumes from three candidatesand interviewed them.”The other two candidates for thepost were Joseph Iacobucci andWayne LaChappelle.“I thoughteach of the candidateswere,all in somedegree, able tohold the positionand eachhad skills the others didn’t. Afterreview of the merits of each one,I came to the conclusion KenGuyer had the best qualifications.So, he gets my vote,” saidDolin.Guyer had been named deputysuperintendent in early Marchafter long time highway superintendentDarrell Duncan wasappointed to a county post ashead of Public Works.Coucilmen Doug LaGrangealso endorsed Guyer. LaGrangebriefly considered running forthe office but retracted his possiblecandidacy a few days later.At the time fellow board trusteesand members of the publicquestioned LaGrange’s possibleconflicts of interest and pointedout the application process hadalready ended by the time hehad inquired.Other board members alsospoke before casting their vote.“I echo those comments andendorse Guyer,” said CouncilwomanPatricia Snyder.“For at least me personally, thishas been a very enlighteningexperience. I learned it’s a bigjob that probably needs to be“At present, it’s a jobno one person could possibly do.”revisited in how the responsibilitiesplay out.”Snyder said she would likethe board to take up the issue ofpossibly creating a new publicworksposition to take over someof the highway superintendent’sresponsibilities.Dolin said the position hadmore duties than neighboringmunicipalities. He said previousboards had added responsibilitiesto the highway office over theyears and they had grown to beunmanageable.The town is still working withfederal and state agencies torepair flood damages from thesummer’s tropical storms and toGeorge W. FruehSons SUMMER FILL-UP SPECIALFuel OiL$3.60/gallonCall for Today’s PriceCash Only 436-1050pay for them. In conjunction withthe restructuring and disasterrelief, officials are also operatingin a smaller political window ofopportunity between elections.“At present, it’s a job no oneperson could possibly do,” Dolinsaid.The board tabled approvalof a tentative, annual salary of$57,000, to work out details forthe appointed post.Since Duncan vacated theposition about a year into histerm, his nextregular electionwould havebeen in November2013. Guyerwill servein the appointmentuntil that time when hewill have to run for the positionin a regular election. The winnerof that contest will then serve afull two-year termDolin said Guyer’s increasedfamiliarity with municipal administrationand understandingof the department made him abetter candidate. He noted Guyerhas worked for the highway departmentfor 12 years.“I have great confidence in youassuming this position, you’vejust proven over the last fewmonths how you intend to actin this position and with thisboard,” added Councilmen DanielMackay.PAVINGWe Take Pride in the HomeownerRESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIALFULLY INSURED-FREE ESTIMATESLevernois & Sons, Inc.4204 Albany StreetAlbany, NY 12205456-6364

10 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Out of 103 write-in candidates,Hubbard, Centi, and Morriseysecure Guilderland library postsBy Melissa Hale-SpencerGUILDERLAND — The publiclibrary’s $3.4 million budgetpassed with two-thirds of thevote — 2,103 to 1,072.“We’re happy that the communitycontinues to support us,”said the library’s director, BarbaraNichols Randall, yesterday.The library has never suffered abudget defeat.No candidates submittedpetitions forthe three openings onthe library’s 11-memberboard of unpaidtrustees. Therefore,the posts will be filledwith write-in candidates.Altogether, 103candidates were writtenin for the posts,according to NeilSanders, the schooldistrict’s assistantsuperintendent forbusiness, who oversawthe tallying ofvotes on Wednesday.The top three votegetterswere PeterHubbard, who got 34votes; Daniel Centiwith 33, and DouglasMorrisey with 27.H u b b a r d r a nunsuccessfully forGuilderland TownBoard in 2011 onthe Republican line.A Guilderland andUniversity at Albany graduate,he works in the financial industryand also owns Sam Wilson’sIce Cream in Troy.“Matt Nelligan was supportinghim,” said Nichols Randall of therecent write-in campaign. Nelliganis chairman of the GuilderlandRepublican Committee.Centi, a lawyer specializingin business and estate litigation,says he’s a frequent libraryuser. He said that, on Tuesdaymorning, Election Day, “Someoneasked if I’d be willing to serve.”Centi, whose wife is the townclerk, agreed he would and toldfriends who he surmised musthave told other friends. Centisounded surprised yesterday“It’s a timewhen peopleshould getinvolved inall publicinstitutions.”evening to learn he had won aseat with 33 votes.“In the next few years, thepublic institutions will have atremendous struggle because ofthe economic climate,” he said.“It’s happening in Californianow….It’s a time when peopleshould get involved in all publicinstitutions.”Douglas Morriseyis currently the presidentof the libraryboard and initiallywasn’t planning torun for re-election,said Nichols Randall,but changed hismind.Morrissey wasappointed to theboard in 2007 whena trustee resignedand then was electedto the post thatMay. At that time,he was the directorof school counselingat CanajoharieHigh School, andhad lived in Guilderlandfor threeyears. He has twoyoung daughters,Nichols Randall saidearlier.Hubbard and Morriseycould not bereached for comment.At its June meeting,the board willdiscuss perhaps changing thefive-year term for trustee, tothree years, which would involvechanging the library’s charter.“With how busy we all are, it’svery hard to get someone for fiveyears,” said Nichols Randall.The board has previously discussedreducing the 11-memberboard to fewer members, shesaid. “But,” she said, “the trusteesfelt, with the possibility of expansion,if that happens they’ll needas many hands as possible.”The board is planning a $13million expansion that wouldnearly double the size of thecrowded library. A public vote ona bond issue to pay for the expansionis scheduled for June 26.The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-SpencerScrutinizing the numbers: School board members huddle as Judy Slack, left, points to unofficial votingresults from the Altamont Elementary School polling place while board President Colleen O’Connell,center, and Emilio Genzano look on. Genzano was defeated in his bid for re-election.The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-SpencerBeaming leadership team: Guilderland’s top administrators stand together and smile broadly onelection night after voters passed next year’s $89 million budget with over 70 percent voting “yes.” Fromleft are Superintendent Marie Wiles and the three assistant superintendents — Demian Singleton forinstruction, Lin Severance for human resources, and Neil Sanders for business.At GCSD…Budget passes in surprise landslidefer Charron, a businesswomanalso making her first run, wasthird with 1,574 votes, just 24votes ahead of incumbent EmilioGenzano who garnered1,550.These numbers wereobtained Wednesdayevening from AssistantSuperintendent forBusiness Neil Sanderswho had spent the daywith staff members,tallying results. Therewere a massive numberof write-in ballots,largely because manyvoters were unfamiliarwith the electronicallyscanned paper ballots.(See related story.)The budget vote reportedWednesday was 2,258 to 954.“I’ll be interestedto look at the exit surveyto see if people thinkwe should challengethe levy limit next yearin order to preserve programs.”Guilderland’s budget passagewas part of a statewide trend asvoters approved over 96 percentof school-district budgets, accordingto the New York StateSchool Boards Association; theaverage passage rate since 1969is 84 percent.This was the first year thatdistricts had to deal with a taxlevycap, widely publicized as 2percent, but actually adjustedaccording to an eight-step formula.Ninety-three percent of thestate’s 765 budgets were belowthe state-set cap, according toNYSSBA, and, of those districts,99 percent passed budgets onTuesday.The average levy increaseacross New York for next year’sbudgets is 2.3 percent, more thana full percentage point below theaverage for this year, accordingto NYSSBA.Forty-eight districts, or 7 percent,this year had budgets thatwent over the tax-levy limit,requiring a supermajority — or60 percent — of the vote to pass;of those, 60 percent passed theirbudgets, according to NYSSBA.One of them was the neighboringdistrict of Bethlehem.Unofficial figures released by thedistrict yesterday show that the$88 million budget passed 4,035to 2,405, with over 62 percent ofthe vote. Bethlehem cut morethan 57 jobs to bridge a $7.7million gap; the tax levy willincrease by 3.99 percent.Guilderland’s $89,259,860budget passed handily at all fivepolling places. It was adoptedafter months of public discussionthat involved “CommunityConversations” on how to bestclose a $2.6 million gap.To meet a state-set tax-levycap, the plan cut roughly 29 jobs;this followed the 100 jobs thathad been cut in the two previousyears.The $89 millionbudget for next yearrepresents a .34-percentincrease over thisyear’s spending plan.It will raise tax rates2.2 percent, meaningGuilderland residentswill pay an estimated$21.14 per $1,000 ofassessed valuation inschool taxes, so someonewith a $100,000 homewould pay $2,114.“We worked reallyhard to strike a balanceof respect for our taxpayers andwhat’s best for kids,” said WilesTuesday night when asked towhat she attributed the landsidevictory. “It shows we struck agood balance and used a responsibleand respectful approach.”District leaders and boardmembers decided not to propose abudget that went over the statesetlevy cap, which would haverequired a supermajority to pass.Guilderland hadn’t surpassed60 percent since the recessionstarted.Asked Tuesday night if she hadany regrets, given the 70-percentpassing rate, about not goingover the limit, Wiles said, “Nonewhatsoever…We tried very hardto match resources to needs…Ithink we did a pretty good jobwith that. We’re reshaping butnot eliminating programs so thatstudents walking through theschool doors next year will stillbe getting the sort of educationGuilderland parents expect.”Similarly, school board PresidentColleen O’Connell said, “Idon’t regret that we took thispath. I think challenging the taxlevylimit in the first year wouldnot be respectful of the spirit ofthe legislation.”O’Connell went on to referencean exit poll in which voters wereasked how they voted and why.“I’ll be interested to look at theexit survey to see if people thinkwe should challenge the levy limitnext year in order to preserveprograms,” said O’Connell.She also said she was gratifiedwith the results and appreciatedthe community’s support.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 11Electronic voting leads to day of counting mismarked ballotsBy Melissa Hale-SpencerGUILDERLAND — Guilderlandwas the first schooldistrict in Albany County to useelectronic voting rather thanthe old lever machines, whichcaused problems in tallying thevotes for school-board candidatesthis week.A handful of school workersspent the day Wednesday sortingand tallying piles of paperballots in consultation with thedistrict’s lawyer.In the end, the results werethe same as those announced onTuesday night in the four-wayrace for three seats: ChristinaHayes won followed closely byCatherine Barber while JenniferCharron came in several hundredvotes behind at third and EmilioGenzano trailed by 24 votes, losinghis seat.“I’m not at all uncomfortablethat there are any flawsin the process,” said AssistantSuperintendent Neil Sanders onWednesday evening; he oversawthe tallying process. “I’m verycomfortable on the outcome ofthe election,” he concluded.Voters were required to fill inbubbles on paper ballots next tothree of the school-board candidates’names, which were listedon a grid. Below the four nameswere four blank spaces, each witha blank bubble, where voterscould write in other names.Many voters wrote in namesof candidates that were alreadyprinted on the ballot. Many othersfilled in the bubbles beneaththe candidates’ names, whichwere actually in the write-inslots.Still others, said Sanders,put “X” marks or circles for thecandidates of their choice ratherthan filling in the bubbles.The machines automaticallytook care of many of the inconsistencies,said Sanders. “If peopleover-voted,” he said, meaningthey voted for more than threecandidates, “the machine wouldtell them. They would have achoice to vote again.”Some people, said Sanders,filled in a bubble for a particularcandidate and then, filled inanother bubble for that samecandidate below the name. “Youcan’t get two votes,” said Sanders.In those cases, one vote wascounted for the double-bubbledcandidate.Still others, said Sanders,didn’t fill in a bubble at all, butjust wrote a candidate’s name inthe write-in spot. “We countedthose,” said Sanders.Altamont Principal Peter Brabantsaid on Tuesday night thatthere were 120 write-in votesat the Altamont polling place.Sanders explained yesterdaythat number would include severalerrors on the same ballot,so it didn’t mean that 120 peoplehad made mistakes; rather 120mistakes were made.Matthew Clyne, the Democraticcommissioner for the AlbanyCounty Board of Elections,when informed of the problemyesterday, told The Enterprise,“We’d have to look at it to seewhat kind of a pattern there was.We ran into that in 2010 with theSurrogate Court race.”Clyne stressed that the instructionson the ballot are clear.“To vote, completely fill in theoval in the upper right of the boxcontaining your choice,” say theinstructions. “To cast a write-invote, completely fill in the ovalin the upper right of the boxand print the complete name ofthe candidate you wish to votefor in that box above the words‘write-in.’”Clyne said that what happensnext would depend on “if it wasa systemic problem or if it wasa user issue.”If it’s a user issue, “The votewon’t count,” he said. “If it’ssystemic, remedial action couldbe anything — a new election,anything.”Asked when such a decisionwould be made, Clyne said, “We’llbe reviewing it forthwith.”Sanders noted that New YorkState Election Law is differentthan State Education Law, andthat the district’s lawyer was infrequent consultation with theState Education Department onWednesday as the ballots werebeing tallied.“They looked at the case law,”he said, in determining whichvotes would count.Sanders said he did not regretthe district’s decision to use theelectronic voting machines. “Wehad issues with the old levermachines breaking down duringelections,” he said.And, Sanders said, it is hardto write in names in the oldmachines. The new system ledto many more write-in votes —25 people received one or twovotes each.The Enterprise — Melissa Hale-SpencerReacting to the announcement of a landslide budget victory,Catherine Barber looks happy. Moments later, Barber heard thatshe had come in a close second in a four-way race for three schoolboard seats.Election resultsAll four of the candidates supportedthe $89 million budgetproposition, but their views variedon other issues. The teachers’union made no endorsementsthis year, according to MaceoDubose, president of the GuilderlandTeachers’ Association. Theunpaid posts start in July.The following results are fromthe unofficial tallies reported toThe Enterprise by Sanders onWednesday evening.****Christina Hayes garnered1,855 votes, or 27.1 percent, theThe Enterprise — Melissa Hale-SpencerScores of voters wrote in names of Guilderland School Board candidatesalready printed on the paper ballots in the blank squaresbeneath the names. The proper way to vote for those candidateswould have been to fill in the ovals next to their names. The blanksquares were meant for write-in votes for unlisted candidates.most, coming in first in Guilderland,Lynnwood, and Westmere,and second in Altamont andPine Bush.She waited for election resultswith her mother, a special-educationteacher, and they talkedabout how her grandmother,Stefana Fiordilino, who turned89 on Tuesday, was eager tovote for her granddaughter. “Shenever misses an election,” saidHayes.After the results were announced,Hayes said, “I will domy best job. I’m very excited. I’dlike to say thank you to each andevery one who came out.”Hayes, who graduated fromGuilderland High School in1999, said during the campaign,“I think teaching is my calling.”After working as a lawyer, shewent back to school to becomea teacher and recently did herstudent teaching at FarnsworthMiddle School.People have asked her, shesaid, why she was running ifshe doesn’t have children. “Youdon’t have to have kids to careabout the schools,” she said. “Icare about my community and Iwant to give kids a voice. I won’thave allegiance to any one schoolor any grade level. I’ll speak forthem all, from the littlest to thebiggest.”Hayes supported keeping thenine-period day at the middleschool, which became controversialafter the superintendent proposedcreating an eight-periodday to cut costs so programscould be saved. That would havesacrificed the tutorial period,which Hayes said is valuable forsupplementing learning.Hayes also said she’d like tostay under the tax levy limitwhile rewarding deserving teacherswith raises “to keep hardworkingteachers, and to attractnew, bright minds.”****Catherine Barber garnered1,843 votes, or 26.9 percent, comingin first in Altamont and PineBush and second in Guilderland,Lynnwood, and Westmere. Just12 votes behind Hayes, she camein a close second after beingthe top vote-getter in her otherelections.“I’m looking forward to it,”Barber said of serving her fourthterm after a one-year hiatus. “I’mhappy people still have faith inme,” she said on Tuesday night.“I’ll do the best job I can. I missedit while I was away.”She also said, “I’m just thankfulthe budget passed by such alarge margin.”Barber, a lawyer and a musician,had retired after nineyears on the board since her twochildren had graduated but shemissed being on the board.During her campaign, Barbersaid, “I get concerned the educationavailable to the kids now andin the future might not be thesame as it was for my kids.”She also said she was disappointedin the Community Conversationformat as a substitutefor the Citizens’ Budget AdvisoryCommittee.On negotiating contracts,Barber said, “It’s hard to justifyraises…If you give a raise, themoney has to come from somewhere.With the tax cap, it meanslay-offs…You don’t want to laypeople off.”She also said she was disappointedwith “the 11 th -houropposition” by the teachers’union to the restructuring of themiddle-school day, which causeda scramble that created largerclasses.Barber believes there is “waytoo much emphasis” on statetests which “has the unfortunateconsequence of narrowing curriculum.”****Jennifer Charron got 1,574votes, or 23 percent, coming inthird in Guilderland, Lynnwood,and Pine Bush, and fourth inAltamont and Westmere. Shewas third overall, having 24 votesover Genzano.Charron, who has two childrenin Guilderland schools, said duringthe campaign that she wouldlike to use her business acumento reduce the budget withoutcutting teachers.Charron is the owner of HelderbergPartners, Ltd., a nationwideenergy research websitethat she designed and launchedand referred to as “a labor oflove”“There might be a couple of $20million hammers in the budget…things in the budget that mightnot need to be there,” Charronsaid.Charron, who liked serving onthe Citizens’ Budget AdvisoryCommittee, said she found thetopics discussed at the recentbudget forums to be limited.She would like to stay underthe tax-levy limit in the futureand would like to see a year withno tax increase. Charron alsosaid she’d like to see the ruleson seniority changed so that newteachers aren’t fired.****Emilio Genzano received 1,550votes, finishing last with 22.7percent of the vote. He came inthird in Altamont and Westmereand fourth in Guilderland, Lynnwood,and Pine Bush.“My only thought is the budgethas got to pass,” said Genzano onTuesday night as he waited forelection results. “That’s got to befirst and foremost.”After the election results wereannounced, he was stoic. “Thebudget passed. That’s good; that’swhat counts,” he said. “We accomplishedour goal.”Asked for his reaction to hisdefeat, Genzano said, “We just dowhat we have to do and never failto keep doing the best we can.”Genzano has served on theschool board for three yearsbecause of two separate appointmentsand an election lastyear.He said during his campaignthat one of his goals, if re-elected,was “to subsidize whatever wecan to keep kids in extra-curricularsand athletics.” Genzanoheads the Friends of GuilderlandAthletics, which raises fundsfrom the community to pay forpart of the freshman sportsprogram, which otherwise wouldhave been cut.Genzano, a father of three,works as the assistant vicepresident for engineering andconstruction at Albany MedicalCenter and prides himself inbringing “a private-sector influence”to the board.On giving raises, Genzano said,“When the money’s there, we allshould benefit. When the moneyis not there, we have to give backand take less,” he said of schoolemployees. “The bottom line is,we have to tighten our belts.”On restructuring the schoolday, he said, “I am for changebecause I think we have to….We have to start becoming flexible.”

12 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012The Enterprise — Anne HaydenEmbracing victory: Jason Windsor, who lost out on a schoolboard seat by six votes, shares a quick embrace with top vote-getterDiana Straut on Tuesday night. Straut received 646 votes, andWindsor received 479.The Enterprise — Anne HaydenTallying the votes: Poll workers behind the old-style lever voting machine count the ballots at theVoorheesville Middle School on Tuesday night before announcing the results. The school budget passedby 67 percent, and the library budget passed by 65 percent. Diana Straut and Timothy Blow won seatson the school board, and Janna Shillinglaw won a seat on the library board.Christ the King Early Childhood CenterSummer Enrichment Program for 2012IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS:•Program for children 4 and older will run for 6 weeks onTuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.•Program for 3-year-old children will run for 6 weekson Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from9 a.m. - 12 p.m.•Your child must be ages 3-5 between July 9th - August 18th•Weekly cost is $72.00•Children enrolled at CTK for the 2012-13 year will have firstpreference•Open registration to the public begins May 1, 2012•Registration forms can be obtained by calling or emailingthe ECC office•All required forms must be on file with the office by July 1,2012“A Heavenly Havenfor Kids!”Week One: July 10, 11, 12Week Two: July 17, 18, 19Week Three: July 24, 25, 26Week Four: July 31, Aug. 1, 2Week Five: August 7, 8, 9Week Six: August 14, 15, 1620 Sumter Ave., Albany, NY 12203518-465-5400 - www.ctkparishny.orgctkecec@gmail.com… VCSD easily passes $22M plan(Continued from page 1)higher than it has been in pastyears, according to Snyder.Diana Straut secured her firstterm on the school board witha large majority of the votes— 646.Incumbent Timothy Blow, whois currently finishing out his fifthyear on the board and serves asboard president, was re-electedby a six votes — he received 485votes to newcomer Jason Windsor’s479 votes.These unofficial tallies, gatheredby The Enterprise onWednesday, include both absenteeand affidavit ballots.Straut, who has three childrenin the school district and wants tobring her experience as a teacherand a school consultant to theboard, said she was “surprised”by the large number of votes shereceived, especially as comparedto the other candidates.“You just don’t know whatvoters will do,” said Straut, whosent hand-addressed postcardsto district residents, as well asposting lawn signs. “I’m verypleased.”Straut is a former elementaryschoolteacher; she left herteaching job to pursue a degreein organizational studies and towork as a consultant for schooldistricts in New York Statebecause she wanted to makechanges in the schools, andfelt she couldn’t do that in theclassroom.“I know that sometimes cutshave to be made, and I know thatyou have to weigh what has thegreatest impact against whatwill cause you the least harm inthe long run,” said Straut duringher campaign. She said sheis most sensitive to class sizes,and kids with disabilities.“When I look at Voorheesville,I think there are things we canget better at,” said Straut.Blow said he was not surprisedat the small number of votes thatseparated him from Windsor.“I thought it could have goneeither way,” he said.Blow has lived in the schooldistrict for 22 years, and hasthree children. He works as thechief financial officer for BallstonSpa National Bank.“Drafting the budget was verydifficult,” said Blow during hiscampaign. “There are alwaystrade-offs; I wish we could domore to save certain programs,but the burden is on the taxpayersfirst and foremost.”The ultimate goal, said Blow,is to make sure the district isspending money in the best waypossible.“I thought the voter turn-outwas pretty high, and it is nice tosee such support for the budget,”said Blow. “Now we need to continueto do what is right for thetaxpayers.”Windsor said the vote turnedout the way he expected it to.“I’m still thrilled, because theother two candidates are so solid,it is good news for the schooldistrict no matter what,” saidWindsor, who was making hisfirst run. He said the campaignhad been a great experience andhe has already learned a lot inthe process and may run againnext year.“I plan to be much more involvednow,” Windsor said.“I think we had an awesomeslate and three strong candidates,”said Snyder.Blow said he wanted to welcomeStraut to the board.“I think she’ll fit right in,” hesaid. “We have a lot of work to doover the next four years in thiseconomic quagmire, and I thinkshe’ll be a great addition.”

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 13The Enterprise — Zach SimeoneLiving Larghe: Gerald Larghe, right, who won a seat on the school board Tuesday, chats with AnnaLefkaditis, left, wife of school board member Vasilios Lefkaditis. Lisa Larghe, the candidate’s wife,smiles at center. They sit among a crowd of roughly 30 at the Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School auditorium,before hearing that the district’s proposed $20 million budget has passed, for the first timesince 2009....BKW approves a budget at last(Continued from page 1)decided that she would not runfor re-election this year, after onethree-year term on the schoolboard. She cited reasons relatedto her family.On Tuesday, the district choseLarghe, a retiring colonel fromthe United States Marines Reserves,as its next school boardmember.Larghe garnered 443 votes,or 51 percent, just barely edgingout his opponent, lifelongWesterlo resident MatthewTedeschi, a partner at an insuranceagency, who got 431 votes,or 49 percent.“I think people were just lookingfor something different,” saidLarghe, who won on Tuesday inhis third consecutive attempt toget on the school board. Larghethinks his campaign efforts madea difference as well. He had notpreviously put up election signs,nor handed out fliers to voters,as he did this year.“I did a little more, and I hada lot of help from my family andfriends,” he said. “I’m a bit moreof a known commodity now thanI was.” A paperwork error preventedhim from getting on theballot last year, forcing him torun as a write-in candidate.Larghe, 51, moved to Berneabout five years ago. He ran on aplatform of using his experiencewith budgeting and long-termplanning for the military, and theperspective gained through havingseen his daughter go to schoolin Texas, Hawaii, and overseasin England, to ensure that BKWstudents get the programs theyneed to move on to college.Tedeschi, 39, graduated fromBKW, and has since become apartner at Jaeger & Flynn Associates,an insurance agency inClifton Park. His two daughtersgo to school in the district, andhis wife, Maria, is a typist atthe district. His family has attendedand worked at BKW forgenerations.With his expertise in employeebenefits — one of the biggestcosts to school districts — andhis involvement in the community,Tedeschi thought that hewould be an asset on the schoolboard.Voters also approved the district’sproposal to purchase threenew large buses, at a total cost of$330,000, with 543 people votingin favor, and 351 opposed.The planThe approved 1.95-percenttax-levy increase for next yearbrings the levy up to $10.9 millionfor 2012-13. The district isexpecting $8,008,052 in stateaid.Callagy’s three-year outlookon BKW’s budget projected a$21.4 million budget for 2013-14.A 2-percent increase in the taxlevy would mean $11.1 millionin total property taxes, andCallagy projects $8.1 million instate aid.Then, for the 2014-15 schoolyear, Callagy projects a budgetof $21.6 million. A 2-percentincrease in the tax levy wouldmean $11.3 million in total propertytaxes, and he projects $8.2million in state aid.The 2012-13 budget will eliminatea full-time English teacher,reduce a French teacher’s hours,change the title for a custodialposition, and adding more hoursfor the school psychologist, hiredthrough the Board of CooperativeEducational Services. These staffchanges will mean a net savingsof $87,145.BKW has been searching forsavings by working with BOCES’Municipal Benefits Coalition,a consortium of districts thatBKW joined last spring, anduses BOCES as its insurancemanager.At a school board meeting earlierthis spring, Callagy reportedthat the district could save upto 20 percent — $240,000 out of$1.2 million — in prescriptiondrugcosts by switching providersthrough the trust.BKW recently learned of itseligibility for school district performanceimprovement grantsfrom the state, which could bringin as much as $200,000 a year,for the next three years. 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14 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Foot massage leads to arrestGUILDERLAND — An Albanyman was arrested outside ofCrossgates Mall for grabbing awoman’s foot and massaging itagainst her will.Russell Greene, 48, of 28 RobinSt., Albany, was sitting in a busstop at the mall when he reachedout and grabbed the foot of awoman also waiting for the bus,according to a release from theGuilderland Police Department.Captain Curtis Cox saidGreene began to rub the woman’sfoot, which caused her “annoyanceand alarm,” and the womanphysically pulled her foot out ofGreene’s grasp.Greene was arrested for harassment,including subjectingthe victim to unwanted touch.Anyone who has had inappropriatecontact with Greeneis encouraged to call the GuilderlandPolice Department at356-1501.— Anne HaydenFrom Out Of The PastBlottersNo blotters on the web edition.Pick up the paperThe Enterprise — James E. GardnerBack to the corral: Rich Oden removes these free-ranging rocking horses from the New ScotlandCemetery on Saturday morning. The clean-up was part of New Scotland’s town-wide volunteerday, co-sponsored by the town and the New Scotland Kiwanis.Pond Hill Road, Preston Hollow stream to be repairedthe RANDAll lAW fiRMRobert G. 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Theagreement was signed by all fivemembers of the board at its May10 meeting.“We’ll be reconstructing thebase,” Bates told The Enterpriseon Tuesday. “The road becameimpassable several times overthe winter because of mud conditions.The two hills on the roadbecame impassable to buses,trucks, and other vehicles, so wereally had to take emergency actionand send equipment up to fillholes just to keep it open temporarily.So, it was my first priorityDivorce.The UltimateNegotiationto reconstruct that road.”This will involve laying downa woven geotextile fabric, whichwill then be covered with eightinches of crushed stone, andtreated with liquid calcium.Drainage and culvert work willalso be done, and signs will beupdated.The work will span the sectionof Pond Hill Road thatruns between Stone Crop Roadand Littner Road, and will cost$149,413.“It’s a through-road that connectsthe hamlet of Rensselaervilleand goes up north aboutthree-and-a-half miles to theTriangle Lake area,” Bates saidof Pond Hill Road. “It collectsfrom six side roads. So, it has afair traffic volume, and it’s in realpoor condition.”And that’s just Phase 1. Phase2, which Bates is hoping toundertake in 2013, will involveplacing a layer of oil and stoneon top of what is laid down thisyear. Once completed, the roadshould last more than 10 years,Bates said.Additionally, Bryan Road,which runs from Pond Hill Roadto County Route 353, and WoodRoad, which runs from PondHill Road to Peasley Road, willYoung, Fenton,Kelsey Brown, P.C.&Attorneys and Counselors at LawAndrea L. Kelsey, Esq.Lisa E. Brown, Esq.1881 Western Avenue, Suite 140Albany, NY 12203P. 518.456.6767F. 518.456.4644www.yfkblaw.comalso be getting new bases withgeotextile fabric, eight inchesof crushed stone, and liquid calcium.Ditches will be cleaned,culverts will be fixed, and signswill be updated. These two projectswill cost $5,814 each.Other businessIn other business at its Maymeeting, the town board:— Scheduled the dedicationof the Veterans of Foreign WarsCommittee’s memorial gardenfor Sunday, May 27, at 1 p.m.,at the garden, which is outsideof Town Hall;— Appointed Kevin Winnas a full-time highway worker,and Doyle Shaver and RichardRooney as seasonal employees;— Accepted Kayla Leigh’sresignation as a cleaner at TownHall, and is looking to hire areplacement for Leigh;— Put out a request for proposalsfor sod, which will go on thePreston Hollow baseball field,which was destroyed by the Augustfloods; and— Approved a $109,000 projectto install a dry hydrant inthe hamlet of Medusa, and a$34,000 project to repair streamsnear the bridge on Snyder Lane;outside funding will cover bothprojects.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 15Senior NewsEngagementHilltownsBy Linda CarmanThe May 12 meeting of theHilltowns Seniors was filled withall kinds of business and we werea little rushed, so I hope I canremember it all.The Sunshine Committee reportedthat get-well cards weresent to Helen Proper, LindaMcDermott, and Irene Tanner.Irene is now in Ellis hospital.There were no May birthdays,but we had two anniversariesand we sang wishes to Linda andDon McDermott and Shirley andScott Wright.Memorial Day ParadeOur honorees for the MemorialDay Parade in Berne are FrancesMiller and Janis Pearson. Itwas decided to not have our annualbake sale that day. It wasreported that there will be onein Knox, so we can go there andbuy their goodies.Anniversary dinnerOur anniversary dinner willbe held May 3, at the PinehavenCountry Club in Guilderland.The time is 1:30 p.m. whencheese and crackers and a fruitplatter will be served, followedby dinner at 2:30 p.m. Entertainmenthas been found, so it shouldbe a wonderful day. Call Alyce at872-0586 for more informationand reservations.June meetingOur June meeting will havepresent Shirley Morey to talkabout Community Caregiversand Judy Coyne, Commissionerof the Department of Aging. Weare asking members to bring aguest with them for the meetingto gather information and showthe county that the Hilltowns areinterested in their programs.At the gathering that Dan Mc-Coy was present at, he expressedthat if participation from theseniors is shown, he and hisdepartments will visit us on aregular schedule.July meetingOur July meeting will be atthe Westerlo Town Park, with apicnic headed by Kathy and CarlWalls. Volunteers are needed tohelp them.Tag saleIt was also decided to haveour tag sale Aug. 12 with a bakesale.Meeting newsAt our meeting we had membersof the Helderberg RescueSquad reminding us of things todo and not do to make our livessafer. They handed out viles oflife to put on our refrigeratorand in the car. At every meetingthey are there to take our bloodpressures and we thank them fortheir service.Also, Dr. Dorward presented aprogram about the school budgetand took questions. It is a verydifficult situation that the schoolis in and hopefully the state andfederal government will find waysto help our small rural schools.There is no easy answer, but wethank him for coming and helpingus understand what is goingon with our school as many of usattended Berne-Knox-Westerloschools.My trip report was short andsweet. We are looking forwardto going to Ocean City in June. Acard party will be held June 24,and we should see our snowbirdsjoining in the game playing. July19 is our trip to Perthshire fora clambake and entertainmentby Elvis. Last year we had MarilynMonroe, so it’s the ladies turnto scream and shout.A Senior Moment is the nameof our newly established bookclub. The Berne Free Librarymanager is ordering our firstreading and it will be available atthe June meeting. Our discussionabout the book will be at lunch.We were reminded that May19 is Loyalty Day and there willbe a ceremony at the Veterans ofForeign Wars POST in Altamontwhere Gold Star Mother, MargaretGilbert, will be honored.Also, on May 19 there will be arummage sale in Gallupville.Remember: Happiness is ahighway, not a destination.HelderbergThe menu being served bythe Helderberg Senior Servicesat the Hiawatha Grange onRoute 32 in Dormansville nextweek is:Monday: Spaghetti and meatballswith tomato sauce, tossedsalad with dressing, spinach, andice cream;Tuesday: Meatloaf with gravy,sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables,and Mandarin oranges;Wednesday: pork chop, bakedpotato, wax beans with pimiento,and chocolate pudding;Thursday: Stuffed pepperwith tomato sauce, mashedpotato, green beans, and fruitcocktail;Friday: Pot roast with noodles,mashed potatoes, squash, andangel cake with strawberries.All meals will be served atnoon. Call ahead at 797-3652 forreservations.Funding is provided by theAlbany County Department forthe Aging and the New York Officefor Aging.FRESH VEGETABLESDIRECT FROM THE FARMBLACK CREEK FARM, a small vegetable grower locatedbetween Altamont and Voorheesville has a limited numberof openings remaining for membership in its communitysupported agriculture program for 2012.Members receive fresh, naturally grown vegetables each weekfor approximately 20 weeks during the growing season.Enjoy spring peas and greens, ripe summer tomatoes,delicious potatoes and much more,all grown here on the farm using only fertilizers and insectcontrols approved for organic farming.For more information and anapplication call 518-861-6550 oremail bmelewski@gmail.com.Call or write soon to reserve your sharethis season!GuilderlandThe Guilderland Senior Servicesis offering the followingactivities the week of May 21.Call the senior office at 356-1980,ext. 1048 for any questions orinformation.Monday: Scheduled shopping,Aerobics at 9 a.m., AARP drivingclass at the library at 9:30 a.m.,OsteoBusters at 10:30 a.m., seniorfitness at 10:30 a.m., Zumbaat noon, and OsteoBusters at1:30 p.m.;Tuesday: No programs, this isTown Hall Grievance Day;Wednesday: Zumba at 9 a.m.,AARP driving class at the libraryat 9:30 a.m., OsteoBusters at10:30 a.m., senior fitness at 10:30a.m., needlecraft at 1 p.m., andOsteoBusters at 1:30 p.m.;Thursday: Scheduled shopping,OsteoBusters at 9 a.m.,the movie Iron Lady at 10:30a.m., balance class at 10:30 a.m.,Mahjongg at 1 p.m., Pinochle at1:15 p.m. andFriday: Scheduled shopping,painting at 10 a.m., Bridge at10:30 a.m., and quilting at 1p.m.Art show and receptionThe town of Guilderland SeniorArtists League will be exhibitingtheir work at the GuilderlandPublic Library during the monthof June. You are cordially invitedto the opening reception of theexhibit on Sunday, June 3, from 2to 4 p.m. at the library located at2228 Western Ave. Refreshmentswill add to the festivities.Transportation servicesThe town of Guilderland providestransportation service tomedical appointments, grocerystores, pharmacies, and areashopping centers such as Wal-Mart.Bus service is also given tothose who attend the Tuesdayluncheon program, specialevents, and selected trips. Toregister, please make an appointmentwith the senior office.TripOn Wednesday, June 13, therewill be a Lobster Feast with thedoo-wop group In the Still of theNight, at the Log Cabin BanquetHouse.The cost for the show, lunchand bus is $61. 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16 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Library NotesGuilderlandBy Mark CurialeThe Guilderland Public Libraryis now loaning fun, compact,easy-to-use video playersthat give kids a whole new viewon learning! These PlayawayViews were built with kids inmind, and are ultra-durable.Each comes pre-loaded withonly the best in children’s videocontent. All your child has to dois press play and enjoy.Each View contains multiplevideos from quality studious suchas PBS Kids, Weston Woods, NationalGeographic, and Tumblebooks.The library has Views forchildren ages 4 to 8, and 8 to 12,with a wide variety of content foreach age group.So give your kids a new viewon the world; pick up a PlayawayView next time you’re at thelibrary.Public briefingThe board of trustees of thelibrary will hold a public briefingon the library’s proposed expansionat 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May23, in the library’s HelderbergRoom.This meeting is open to thepublic, and is intended to addressany questions you may have afterreading the Important Informationon the Guilderland PublicLibrary’s Upcoming BuildingReferendum brochure you’vereceived in the mail. After thepresentation, members of theboard and the director will host aquestion-and-answer session.Talk aboutphotographing wildlifeWildlife biologist Bill Danielsonwill share his expertise aboutmaking great photographs at 7p.m. on Thursday, May 17, at thelibrary’s Digital Photo Forum.Danielson has been a professionalphotographer since 1998.He’ll have photos to show andtips to share.Library infoFor more information aboutthe library, call the library at456-2400, or e-mail us at info@guilpl.org. The library is locatedat 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland.Visit the library’s websiteat www.guilpl.org. Check out the“unofficial” library stuff at facebook.com/Guilderland.Library,follow the library on Twitter @GuilderlandLib, and get musicinformation and downloads onthe library’s Freegal page. It allstarts at guilpl.org.VoorheesvilleBy Maura LynchIn observance of MemorialDay, the library will be closed onSaturday, May 26, Sunday, May27 and Monday, May 28. We willreopen at 10 a.m. on TuesdayMay 29.Summer readingThis year’s theme is DreamBig! Online registration beginsMonday, June 4. Mrs. Laiosa andMrs. Brown have lots planned,so get ready to read and havesome fun. Keep an eye on ourwebsite for more details at www.voorheesvillelibrary.org.Digital download openhouseOn Thursday, June 21, from4 to 7 p.m., drop in and learnabout the library’s digital ebookand audiobook collection fromOverdrive. Small group sessionswill start every half hour. Bringyour own Nook, Kindle, iPodTouch or iPad for hands on helpwith downloading library ebooksand audiobooks. You may alsosample the library’s Nook Color,Nook Touch, iPad, iPod ouch,Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard,and Literati ereaders.— Photo from Betty AhearnKyra Teis, a writer and an artist, talks to second-grade studentsat Westmere Elementary School about how she writes. She sharedher literary nonfiction book-in-progress Klezmer Soup with thestudents, playing various selections of the music as childrenentered the library. “Her joy in this subject effectively modeledto students that they, too, could find a topic they were passionateabout, research it, and share their information in an interestingway,” said Betty Ahearn, the library media specialist at WestmereElementary’s Nicki Nevett Library.MiddleburghBy Anne LaMontOn Tuesday, May 22, at 10:30a.m., come to the MiddleburghLibrary for drop-in story time.Get ready to move in this interactivestory time designed especiallyfor children up to age 5 and theircaregivers. We’ll read books, singsongs, recite fingerplays, dance,and watch a short movie based ona weekly theme. No registrationis required.Reading with IndyOn May 22, at 3:30 p.m., Indyis back as a reading buddy to yourchild. Children ages 4 to 12 areencouraged to visit the library andread aloud to Indy. Dogs makeperfect pals because they are nonthreatening,promote trust, andencourage children to take risks inlearning by reading aloud, whichenhances self-esteem by improvingliteracy.Wednesday matineeOn May 23 at 1 p.m., thelibrary will have a showing ofThe Beaver rated PG-13. It is thestory of a troubled husband andexecutive who adopts a beaverhand-puppet as his sole meansof communicating.Knitting circleOn May 24, at 7 p.m., thefriendly ladies of the KnittingCircle (men are welcome, but wehaven’t seen any yet!) knit andcrochet, embroider and quilt, andmore. You can learn a new skillor share your own special talentswith others. Drop in anytime. Noregistration is required.Plant saleOn May 26, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. there will be a plant sale,chicken barbecue and bake saleat the library. The chicken can bepicked up starting at 11 a.m.For more information, see ournew website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.WesterloBy Sue HoadleyThank you to everyone whosupported the Westerlo PublicLibrary’s annual Mother’s Daybake sale last Saturday, May 12.And a very special thank-you toall of the volunteer bakers whoguaranteed a successful sale. Wecouldn’t do it without you!Town-wide garage saleThe 7th annual town-widegarage sale will be held on Saturday,June 9. The town museumboard sponsors this annual eventto raise funds for our sister organization,the Westerlo HeritageMuseum. For a registration fee of$15, your sale will be advertisedin Capital District newspapersand other media, and will belisted on a map that will be distributedby the museum board onthe morning of the sale. Registrationforms are now availableat the llibrary and other sites.Call Kate at 797-3295 for moreinformation.Technology Walk-InWednesdayDo you need to brush upon your computer skills or obtainbasic skills? See Amy onWednesdays between 10 a.m. and1 p.m. for free, personalized, oneon-one,hands-on instruction onhow to work the mouse, navigatethe Internet, set up an e-mailaccount, use office automationprograms, and more!— Photo from Sue HoadleyPlenty to choose from: Volunteers created many delectable treats for the Mother’s Day Bake Sale heldon May 12 to support the Westerlo Library.Holiday closingThe library will be closed onMonday, May 28 in observationof Memorial Day.Children’s programs Toddler and preschool storytime will meet on Tuesdays at3:30 p.m. Join Miss Lee forstories, songs, games and movementactivities for toddlers andpre-school aged children.The drop-in craft program willmeet on Saturday, May 19, at10:30 a.m. Miss Lee has somevery special flower crafts plannedsuitable for a wide range of ages.Children 5 and under must beaccompanied by an adult who canhelp them with the projects.Find us on FacebookThe library has a brand newFacebook page to help us delivernews about library services andprograms as quickly as possible.Find us at www.facebook.com/westerlolibraryBerneBy Judy PetrosilloStatesman Colin Powell said,“A dream doesn’t become realitythrough magic; it takes sweat,determination and hard work.”Our dream of moving to a largerfacility moved one step closer toreality this week.The New York State EducationDepartment/New York State Libraryannounced that our applicationfor the 2011-2014 PublicLibrary Construction Grant Programhas been approved. Thanksto our legislators Neil Breslinand John McEneny for supportingthis program. The matchinggrant monies will go toward thepurchase and renovation of theformer church building. Morefund-raising will be needed sostay tuned.Library movieThe magic of cinema is demonstratedin the fantasy film Hugo.The library is showing this PGrated movie on Friday, May 18,at 7 p.m. The story is basedon the Brian Selznick’s novel,The Invention of Hugo Cabret.An orphaned boy secretly livesin the walls of a busy Paris trainstation and looks after the clock.He gets caught up in a mysteryadventure when he attempts torepair a mechanical man.Lego eventThe Lego League will haveits first event on Saturday, May19, at 11 a.m. This program isdesigned for children in grades2 to 8. The library will supply abag of Legos and you create anobject. The fun is seeing whatothers dream up. You are alsoencouraged to bring your ownLego creation to place in thedisplay window.Knit WitThe Knit Wit group meets thisSunday, May 20, at 7 p.m., in thetown meeting room. If you areinterested in knitting or crocheting,this group can help makeyour dreams come true. Comewith a project to work on andshare problems and solutionswith others. Donations of 8-inchsquares are still being acceptedfor the charity blanket.Story timeChildren and their caregiversare invited to story time on Tuesday,May 22. Special guests willbe performing an amateur magicshow. Join Kathy at 11 a.m. forthe show, stories, activities, anda craft.J.K. Rowling, author of theHarry Potter series, said, “I don’tbelieve in the kind of magic in mybooks. But I do believe somethingvery magical can happen when youread a good book.” There are manygood books in the library. Stop inand check some out. There is nocharge for our library cards or programs.What a dreamy place!BethlehemBy Louise GriecoOn Friday, June 1, at 1 p.m. theBethlehem Public Library presentsJoe and Dennis, the SantaLucia Brothers. They will play andsing easy-listening tunes from the1920s through the 1980s.This program is supported byBethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.Time Out for TalesOn Saturdays, June 2 through30, at 11 a.m., the library’s programTime Out for Tales willhave stories, songs and activitiesfor children up to age 6 and theirfamilies.Pajama ramaOn Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m.come to the library in your PJs forstories and songs before bedtimefor children up to age 6 and theirfamilies.

The Altamont Enterprise 2012Spring Real Estate SectionAvoiding the nightmare and living the dream: Knowledge is powerBy Tyler MurphyVOORHEESVILLE — Manyconsider owning a home anessential part of the Americandream but the 2008 housingmarket crash and recession hasalso made many aware of thepotential nightmares.So how does someone become asuccessful and happy homeowner?The most common responseby local industry officials is: havingthe right information.A good way to gain knowledgewould be to visit one ofthe area’s certified housingcounseling agencies. Thesenot-for-profit groups educatehomebuyers on the step-by-stepprocess of purchasing a homeand offer services free of charge.Their housing counselors helpexamine available aid, reviewfinances, and provide access toa network of qualified Realtorsand lendersAt its annual meeting lastweek, one such group, the AlbanyCounty Rural HousingAlliance, reported it had attractedover $7 million throughvarious housing programs andgrants in 2011 and counseled435 households in the county.The organization provides awide variety of grant and loanprograms to assist low-andmoderate-income householdswith repairs or the purchase ofa first home.One of those helped by thegroup was new Altamont homeownerAmanda Scalzo.“The program is great; it justhelps you so much. There’s a lotgoing on, you think you have anidea but there are a lot of costsyou don’t really know about,”said Scalzo.Scalzo qualified for a homerepair and closing grant thathelped her fix up her new home.“The grant really helped withthe rehab; I never would havebeen able to do it,” she said.Contacting the agency inJanuary, Scalzo took advantagethe Housing Alliance’s acquisitionand rehabilitation grantprogram. Housing counselorStephanie Galvin explained thegrant has to be almost evenlydivided between closing costsand repairs and offers up to$40,000. The grant also requiresbuyers to invest $1,500 of theirown money in the closing costs,she said. A household’s income,credit score, outstanding debts,and current mortgage interestrates decide the amount receivedfrom the grant.Before and after: Two parents in a household of seven on one income were able to become homeowners after working with the AlbanyCounty Rural Housing Alliance. The family had access to a $203,000 loan and accepted the agency’s acquisition and rehabilitation grantfor $32,000.—Photo by Tyler Murphy, design by Rich Mendoza“You always have to thinkof a house as an investment,a very emotional one, but stillan investment,” said housingcounselor Tracy Gibeau. “It’sour job to help prepare andprotect a household as much aspossible.”Households taking part inthe groups’ services — typicallycomprised of a single person,couple, or family, and on averageearned an annual incomeof between $40,000 and $70,000in 2011, said Gibeau. She addedit was not uncommon for thosewith incomes in the $25,000range to attend the program andpurchase a home.“The options will be different,depending on each person’sdetails and individual circumstance,”said Gibeau.Setting goalsOne of the first things theagency does is determine whata person can realistically afford,explained Gibeau. Shesaid while some people mightbe over estimating how muchthey can spend, others mightfalsely believe they could neverafford a home.“First thing is to determine ifsomeone should even be buyinga home or how they can get to aposition to buy one in the future.What are the expectations andgoals; what can they afford,”said Gibeau.As a general guideline, Gibeausaid, the average person shouldlook to spend about 31 percent,or less, of his annual incomeon a mortgage. Also, anotherpositive attribute would be tohave a credit score of about 680or higher, recommended Galvin.However, both counselorsemphasized how each client’sneeds and qualifications shouldbe determined on a case-by-casebasis.To figure out what a householdcan spend on a home, Gibeau(Continued on page 2B)

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The initial costof a meeting is about $18, saidGibeau, which is what it coststhe service to acquire an up-todatecredit score.Though many housing counselingagencies like the RuralHousing Alliance offer theirservices free of charge, there arestill unavoidable fees –– formsand processing costs to be paidby a homeowner, explainedGibeau.Other costs might includeRealtor and lender expenses orattending a homebuyers’ educationcourse, which is required toqualify for certain aid, to namea few.Taking ControlColonie resident JoAnn Brownattended a homebuyers’ coursein April in order to qualify fora match mortgage savings program.Brown’s personal goal isto be in her first home by theend of 2012.“It’s a daunting task, buying ahome. There are a lot of details,a lot of pieces that are hidden,like taking the class today.There are other hidden fees likefor lawyers, closing fees, creditchecks, and applications,” saidBrown. “The agency has beenextremely helpful in breakingit all down.”Brown has been through thehome buying process before buthas never purchased a home.She recently took custody ofher 7-year-old granddaughterand said buying a home wasa lifelong effort, symbolizingmuch more than a building tolive in.“In the end, I guess I decidedto take control of my life. If youknow you’re better than whereyou are, reach out and get thatbetter place,” she said. “Justbelieve in yourself and use everyresource you can; call the housingagency, ask questions, youcan be where you want to be.Don’t just give up,” she said.During a preliminary qualificationmeeting, housing counselorsreview outstanding debt,income, expenses, credit score,and other financial factors incomputing an affordable pricerange.One of the first programsa counselor will most likelyrecommend is creating an IndividualDevelopment Accountwith an approved lender. Thefederal program asks potentialhomebuyers to participate in a10-to 24-month program wherethey have to pay a consistentmonthly amount for that period,said Gibeau. 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You can’tjust pay it all off at once, it hasto be at least for 10 months.The $1,875 you put in gets you$7,500 in the end,” she said.The account earns only amaximum of $7,500 and, if aperson is unable to match ormake consistent payments, theaccount is canceled with theindividual’s contributions refunded,Gibeau said.After completing the program,a potential buyer has up to sixmonths to start the final processof buying a specific homeor the account is also canceled,she said.Another aspect of qualifyingfor the development account is amandatory eight-hour homebuyers’education class. The classreviews the home buying processin closer detail and invites localexperts in banking, real estate,Serving Vʼville, Gʼland, Delmar and HilltownsCall Today 229-1978transformationshome@hotmail.comand other housing related professionsto speak with those inthe class. 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4B Spring Real Estate Section And Home Buying Guide The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2010Adventures in real estate, Part 3: I mopped my ceiling! We only need one buyer after allBy Jo E. ProutContradictions — a one-worddescriptor for our real-estateexperience in this muddledmarket.We’ve seen our friends decideto move, and actually do it!How?In a process that seems to eludeme, they agree on a better placefor their families to live, list theirhomes with Realtors, and thensell their homes. One friend nowhas a new-to-her horse farm inGreenville. Another now teachesin India. Still a third has movedto Copenhagen, and a fourth hasset up shop in Oregon.I am much more boring. I justwant to move down the street toreduce both my mortgage andmy mowing by half. My house,however, sits on the marketlanguishing, begging me to pourmore money into it. Contradictions,for sure.Just before my previous listingexpired, our Realtor called witha last-minute showing. We hadtrouble with our ancient phonelines, as Verizon doesn’t seem tohave figured out how to protectthe wires from squirrels, and shehadn’t been able to get throughearlier. The potential buyer’s Realtorshowed up with a client 10minutes later —10 minutes!She parked haphazardly atan angle in my yard and on thestreet, almost reaching my normaldriveway but without pullingsafely into it.I agreed to let them in after Imade the beds — it was only 10a.m. and I do have children totake care of, with bed-makinglower on my to-do list than itmight be otherwise.“Why don’t you walk throughthe wooded trails to see the creekwhile I straighten up?” I suggested.They didn’t even make itthrough the fields to the woods.I know, because they knocked,again, too soon.They walked through and sawthe lovely built-in cupboards;the old woodwork, the brandspankingnew heating ducts,since covered, that remainedunframed but that intimated awarm and cozy winter with theiraccompanying new furnace; thenew granite counter; the newcarpets and bathroom; and theold and new wood floors.“She’s looking for a house withgood bones,” the Realtor said.Hot-diggity! I thought. We havegood bones and then some.My Realtor called later andsaid they weren’t interested; thehouse was “too close to the road”and needed “too much work.”I hit the roof! Too close to theroad? If you park on the road,it must seem too close to theroad!Did this Realtor actually wantto make a sale? Probably, but notby selling my house. She probablyhad a more expensive houseshe wanted to sell, instead. Minewas the comparison piece.That bit about being too closeto the road gave me conniptions,too. They didn’t randomly driveup to my home. The potentialbuyer and her Realtor lookedat a picture of my house andmade an appointment to see it.I guarantee that you can see thedistance between the house andthe road in that picture.Their comments niggled inmy brain for a long time. Is myhouse too close to the road? AmI the dumbest person who everlived to have bought the housein the first place? Is the wholeworld laughing at me becauseI was such a sucker as to buya house “too close to the road?”Should I take it off the marketand just wait for it to be an estatesale — mine?No, I finally decided. My houseis not too close to the road, and I— Photo from Jo E. ProutThe green, green grass of home: Jo E. Prout’s 19-Century farmhouse nestles in acres of lush greenfields and forests.— Photo from Jo E. ProutToo close to the road? So said one prospective buyer of Jo E.Prout’s house, causing her to fret. The house is 20 feet from anunpainted county road. Like so many historic homes, it was builtin the days of horse travel when being close to the unpaved roadwas an advantage.— Photo from Jo E. ProutHunters and gatherers: Jo E. Prout and two of her children stopfor a picture on the sun-dappled trail behind their house as theyreturn from an excursion picking wild raspberries.will not apologize for any impliedstupidity on my part nor inferiorityof property on the house’s.I drive through village uponvillage, and up and down countryroads each day on my wayto work, and do you know whatI see? Houses sitting just off theroad, that’s what. Contradictions,contradictions.When that listing contractexpired, I took a chance on offendingour local business-ownerRealtors — our acquaintances —and called a Realtor out of Delmar.Why not? It’s just business,and someone looking in Delmarmight wanta c h e a p e roption abit south, Ithought.I invitedhim to viewthe house. Iinvited himto pull all theway into thedriveway toget a view ofthe field, notthe road. Icleaned like amadwoman.By this, Imean that Imopped my ceilings with bleach.My house is always clean, but Ireally cleaned it. The walls, thebaseboards, the pipes — nothingwas safe.I repainted floors, door trim,and windows. I couldn’t movefor two days after that cleaning,even though I go to the gym andconsider myself fit. I Cleaned.Then I went to Girl Scouts andleft my husband, Robert, to givethe Realtor a tour.They walked the fields, theytromped around, and they crawledin the Harry Potter door underthe stairs. They didn’t, however,hike the trails or see the creek.The Delmar realtor wimped out,and quit at the trailhead.“When he thought our ditchnear the house was the creek, Icould have smacked him,” Robertsaid. They returned to the houseand got down to business.He wouldn’t list our house.The houses he’d sold that wererehabbed and beautiful still onlysold for $50,000 less than ourprice. If we wouldn’t drop it, hewouldn’t list it. He listed onlyhouses he knew would sell, andours wasn’t one of them.My husband didn’t want totell me when I got home. He hasseen my conniptions, and feltmy wrath.“Do you want the bad news, orthe worse news?” he asked me.When I ran out of obscenities,I cried for 12 hours. Contradictionscharged into my head andI finally snapped out of it.That Delmar Realtor had locallistings, so I had called him.Those listings are in boring,normal neighborhoods and haveprices similar to other boring,normal listings. I follow the MultipleListing Service like othersfollow the stock market, and Iknow what every house in thearea has been listed at and soldfor in the last eight years.Beyond that, it’s a small town,and, if I didn’t have the informationdirectly, I’d heard it atthe church social, the library, orthe grocery store checkout line.What houses had he sold for solittle, I wondered, when the oneson the market were still on themarket?Only those he’d cheated, wasmy consoling thought. I imaginedhim preying upon retired coupleswho couldn’t afford to wait butwho could walk away with lessthan even a reduced marketvalue. I thought of the young manthe Realtor mentioned who’d inheritedthe Realtor’s last sale. Onhis advice, the rehabbed countryhome had been listed at less thanthe price of the majority of mobilehomes in our local market.That Delmar Realtor was athief. Or, at least, too shrewdfor me. I counted my blessingsthat he’d driven away withouta contract.Those 12 hours afterward weretorture. The next morning, brightand early, we re-listed with ouracquaintance business ownersand thanked our lucky stars forthem. We are back on the MLS!To move things along, and to bea friendly neighbor rather thanthe disgruntled client I may seemvia e-mailupdates tothelisting— Thewrong townis listed! Thewrong town,again! — I“Do you want the bad news, took someor the worse news?” o r g a n i cpeach jammade fromour farm’sp e a c h e sdown to thereal estateoffice.I re-introducedmyself to one of theowners, Diane. I sing with herbrother in the church choir everyChristmas Eve, and she goes to adifferent church with one of mydearest friends. Tenuous connections,sure, but connections to bemaintained, just the same.Her brother’s house has beenfor sale for two years. He wantsto go to Tennessee, or Arizona.Someplace warm, she said.“We’re staying here. We justneed someone to get the ballrolling,” I said. I told her aboutthe house that got away whilewe waited for a sale.“Don’t think about it. It wasn’tmeant to be,” Diane told me. “Theright one will come along at theright time.”I hope that she’s right, and thatthe right time is soon. We onlyneed one buyer, after all. I keeppromising not to put any moremoney into the house.The longer I stay here, themore the house seems to “need.”The bathroom fixture I saw atthe home store would look nicedownstairs, and those climbingroses at the nursery would begreat against my porch rail. Blastthose contradictions, anyway.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 20125BMuch AdoAbout NothingAmerry war of wits betweenBenedick and Beatrice, at top,played by Greg Adams and BelenBetancourt, ends in something both havesworn they’d never do — marriage. Maskedidentities are part of the mystery andmix-up in William Shakespeare’s MuchAdo About Nothing. A masked GianlucaRusso, at left, surveys the scene at a ballwhile, below, Balthasar, at right, playedby Elise Burby, sulks after being rejectedat the ball. At left, Leonato, governor ofMessina and Beatrice’s uncle, played byCody Ingraham, has his say.The “Shakespeare Under the Stars”production put on by the GuilderlandHigh School Shakespeare Society runsThursday, Friday, and Saturday, May17 to 19, starting at 7 p.m. in the highschool library courtyard or, if it rains, inthe school auditorium. Admission is freebut donations are accepted towards nextyear’s production.“We take a minimalist approach as far ascostumes and set, relying on Shakespeare’swords to tell the story,” said Claudia Stonewho directs the play with Olivia Mars. “Thekids always do an amazing job.”Photographs by Tyler Murphy

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MichaelIt’s a great time to buy a house –– interestrates are at an all-time low and so are housingprices –– but young professionals aren’tbuying because they’re being killed by collegeloan debt.The federal government gives out studentloans that follow graduates forever if unpaid.Right now, the nationwide balance of federalstudents loans is $902 billion dollars, withprivate student loans adding another $140billion.Let’s say you make $36,000 annually, buthave a $500 student loan payment everymonth. You’re not getting a house. It’s notrealistic.That’s too bad because there are about fourmillion homes in foreclosure. Inventory is faroutweighing demand.The “millennial” generation is age 21 to 30.Dee Centi Jones of Realty USA said that, fordecades, the median age for a home buyer hasbeen 39. This year, it’s jumped to 45. Homepurchases for the 28-to-35 age group has declined10 percent in the last decade.“The home-buying population is aging,”Jones said. “I haven’t worked with anyoneunable to buy because of student loans and Ibelieve the reason for this is that, by the timepotential buyers start viewing homes, theyhave typically done a lot of research online.They are very educated and aware if theyqualify for a loan or not.”The Federal Housing Adminsitration statesthat a 29/41 qualifying debt-to-income ratio isacceptable for home buyers. 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I think the buying market isgetting older.”Tuition at United States colleges hasswelled by over 900 percent since 1978. TheProject On Student Debt estimated that thestandard college senior in 2009 graduatedwith an outstanding loan of $24,000. However,it’s not atypical for a recent graduate to owe$50,000 or more.Joe Stanco, a Realtor for Caldwell Banker,said that he recently did business with a youngwoman that had an annual salary of $60,000.She was ready for a home, but her college debtwas too huge, so she had to back out.“I’m not seeing buyers in their mid-20s,”Stanco said. “Young buyers are closer to 30years old. People are sitting on the fence becausethey want to check things out.”When high school students are signing upfor college, they should pay more attention tothe actual cost of the education. The price canbe blurred by the excitement and overall joy ofattending college. 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Randall of somepeople who have contracted to buy a house. “They say, ‘I want thered one instead.’ No, you contracted to buy the blue one.”HELDERBERG REALTY~ SPECIALIZING IN LAND SALES ~ Free List of 3 to 100 Acre Parcels of land inAlbany, Herkimer, Montgomery,and Otsego Counties. Ideal Homesites and Beautiful Views Financing AvailableHENRY WHIPPLE, BROKER518-861-6541www.helderbergrealty.comThe original Since 1974AWRENCESERVICE FROM AN AGENTYOU CAN TRUSTReal Estate transactions can be a confusing and stressful process withcontracts, deeds, financing, home inspections, and lots of paperwork.Where can you get reliable trustworthy service?Work with a professional who stays current on market conditions,through a commitment to continuing education and training, whichguides you using resources that can help you make informed decisions.LET ME PROVE MY VALUE TO YOU!Be provided with a property valuation that is based on current reliablemarketplace information. You make the right decision for yourselfon value whether you are selling or buying.Call me for all your real estate needs.Personal service you can trust!Joe Stanco, Associate BrokerColdwell Banker Prime PropertiesDirect: 518 640-4174Email: JStanco@CBPP.comwww.JoeStancoSellsHomes.com325 Old Stage RoadAltamont, NY 12009MARK LAWRENCEDuanesburg, NY 12056(518) 895-2059WATER WELLS, INC.ROTARY HAMMER DRILL & “OLD STYLE” POUNDER DRILLINGWELL HYDROFRACTURING - DOWN THE HOLE CAMERADEC CERTIFIED - FULLY INSURED - YEAR ROUND SERVICECOMPLETE PUMP INSTALLATION AND SERVICEYIELD TESTS & FREE ESTIMATESThree Generations of Quality Services rrBy Jo E. ProutGUILDERLAND Local attorneyRobert G. Randall leadscontinuing education classes forpeople who want to buy or sella home.“I’m a certified instructor,”Randall said, noting that heinstructs real-estate professionals.The classes he offers throughthe Guilderland Central SchoolDistrict’s continuing educationprogram help those interestedin buying or selling a home byshowing them “what the stepsare on both sides,” he said.First-time or experienced buyerscan benefit from his classes,he said.“It doesn’t make any difference.It’s very broad,” Randallsaid.Randall’s experience includesbeing counsel for a title company.“We just sort of walk througha transaction,” he said of hisclasses. “Some people have a lotof questions. We try to answerthem. It’s a one-night class.There’s no exam.”Randall has taught classesabout real estate and aboutestate house preparation atcontinuing education programsfor 20 years, he said.“There are a lot of urban mythsthat need to be dispelled,” hesaid. “People frequently makevery important decisions basedon very incorrect assumptions.”For his estate classes, hediscusses the myth that one’sproperty goes to the state if awill is not in place. People alsoincorrectly believe that they donot need wills if they are married,Randall said.Many buyers and sellers holdmisconceptions about real-estatecontracts, he said.“People don’t understand whothey’re hiring when they hire areal-estate agent,” Randall said.“They contract to buy [a house],and want to say, ‘Oh, I changedmy mind.’ They think it’s likeclothes. They say, ‘I want the redone instead.’ No, you contractedto buy the blue one.”Sellers also misunderstandthe contracts, he said. If theyget a higher offer after signinga contract, they want to acceptit, he said.“You contracted to [sell] this atthis price,” Randall said. “People“People frequently makevery important decisionsbased on very incorrectassumptions.”don’t understand those fundamentalprinciples.”In his classes, Randall explainswhat a title is, what closingfees are, and how the fees arecalculated.“We go through all that. It’s aneducational course,” he said.Some of his courses are wellattended,he said, but he doesn’tknow how many will come eachtime he offers a class.“I think we’re going to fill upa bit,” he said. Classes werebooming three or four years ago,he said, but after the marketlull, people are showing moreinterest.“Everybody’s got a differentquestion. Everybody has theirown reason why they came,”Randall said.Registration for Randall’s currentcourses are closed. His classon buying and selling a homewill run next week, May 21. Hisestate house course ran Monday,May 14.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 17Out& AboutBus trip to BeantownGUILDERLAND — Guilderland’schamber of commerce andpublic library are sponsoring abus trip to Boston on Saturday,Aug. 18.The bus will leave the library’sparking lot, at 2228 WesternAve., at 7:15 a.m. Riders will bedropped off in the Quincy Marketarea of Boston, and be picked upnear the market at 7:15 p.m. forthe trip back.The cost is $50 per person.The deadline for reservationsis Monday, July 16. Placesmay be reserved online at thechamber website —www.guilderlandchamber.com— or checks,payable to the “GuilderlandChamber of Commerce” — maybe mailed to Erika Gauthier,Star Plaza #109, 2050 WesternAve., Guilderland, NY 12084. Thenames of those going on the tripshould be specified.For more information, callGauthier at 456-6611, or e-mailegauthier@guilderlandchamber.com.Grist Mill seeks volunteer guidesBy Janet HaseleyCommunity correspondentRENSSELAERVILLE — Volunteersare being sought to helpshow the Rensselaerville GristMill to visitors from noon to 2p.m. on Saturdays this summer.Special museum exhibits areabout schools, past and present,in the town of Rensselaerville.Visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. on Wednesdays until mid-October and from noon to 2 p.m.on Saturdays until Labor Day.There is no charge to visit andto take mill tours.Genealogy researchers areadvised to visit on Wednesdaysbecause there will be severalResearch Group volunteers onhand on Wednesdays.Two volunteers are neededeach Saturday until Labor Day.Please call me at 797-3194 ore-mail me at edhase@aol.com ifyou are willing to help for evenone two-hour session. Writtenguidelines are available and individualtraining can be arrangedif wished.There are several maintenanceand research chores thatalso need help. Contact KenStorms at 797-5154 or e-mailkenstorms2010@gmail.com tovolunteer for maintenance jobsor contact me for research jobs.4-H offerssummer youth programVOORHEESVILLE — TheCornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany County 4-H programwill host Ready Set 4-H SummerAdventures the week of July 23to 27. The program will run from9 a.m. to noon daily at the WilliamRice Extension Center inVoorheesville.Some of the projects offeredwill include: learning about bothlarge and small animals, fiberarts, geocaching, outdoor education,and culinary arts, as well asa variety of hands-on projects.The program is for youth inthird through sixth grades andthere is a registration fee of $85per youth. Each youth will receivea T-shirt and a snack willbe provided each day.Pre-registration is requiredand registration will be limited.Participants whose registrationsare received after the limit isreached will be placed on a waitinglist.To register a participant, or formore information, contact EileenDePaula at 765-3500 or emd32@cornell.edu.For more information aboutother 4-H youth developmentopportunities, contact the AlbanyCounty 4-H office at 765-3500.Hannaford customers generate$2K for V’ville ElementaryVOORHEESVILLE — VoorheesvilleElementary School willreceive $2,062 from HannafordSupermarkets, one of the top fiveamounts in New York State.Altogether, 693 schools in NewYork State received a total of$188,922 toward the purchase ofitems such as computers, sportingequipment, and playgroundgear. Overall, the Hannafordprogram raised $778,876 andcontributed to more than 2,600schools in New York, Vermont,Massachusetts, New Hampshire,and Maine, according to a releasefrom Hannaford.Hannaford customers generateddonations for their localschools by purchasing participatingproducts between Sept. 4 andDec. 3, 2011. These customersreceived “school dollars” and depositedthem in collection towersat their local Hannaford, wherethey directed the funds to theschool of their choice.The New York school thatearned the most was HighlandHigh School at $2,698, for whichit got an additional $1,000 asdid the top school in each of fivestates.Hannaford Supermarkets,based in Scarborough, Maine,operates 179 stores in the Northeast.In 12 years, the programhas raised more than $7.5 millionto benefit local schools.The Annual Bird Festival will be held on Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the EldridgeResearch Center at 284 Pond Hill Road in Rensselaerville. There will be guided walks, mist-nettingdemonstrations, and craft projects for kids. Kelly Martin will talk on wildlife rehabilitation.Springfest returns in honor of Therese MirandaBy Laura BaronCommunity correspondentVOORHEESVILLE — TheVoorheesville Friends of Music ispleased to announce the returnof Springfest, an outdoor musicfestival, which will be held at theClayton A. Bouton High Schoolin Voorheesville. At Springfest,live entertainment will beprovided by several local bandsfeaturing current Voorheesvillestudents, faculty, and alumniand alumnae.The bands will share an outdoorstage near the football fieldwith the scenic Helderbergs as aJohn Boyd Thacher State Parkis offering a special event as apart of New York Heritage Weekendon May 19 and 20. New YorkHeritage Weekend, in celebrationof National Preservation Month,will showcase the Empire Stateto residents and visitors at thestart of the summer tourismseason.On Saturday, May 19, localhistorian Tim Albright willpresent a Chronicles of ThacherPark History Hike. Hikers willlearn about the bygone times ofCar show to benefit recovery effort in schoharieSCHOHARIE — Cruise intothe village on Saturday, May 26,for the second annual SchoharieSloughters’ Car Show, which willfeature all types of vehicles, includingantiques, customs, classics,motorcycles, and trucks.Registration for the event— sponsored by the SchohariePromotional Association — is $10and runs from 8 a.m. to noon atthe side entrance of the countyoffice building on Spring Street.The show opens to the public atnoon, and awards will be distributedat 4 p.m.backdrop and music productionsponsored by Live Sound, Inc.The afternoon will be capped offwith a performance by a wellknownlocal musician and fanfavorite, singer/songwriter/banddirector Brian Kaplan.The original Springfest, whichtook place in May 2010, wasconceived of and organized byTherese Miranda, past presidentof the Voorheesville Friends ofMusic. Miranda envisioned avenue where local bands couldshowcase their talents for theenjoyment of the community.An outpouring of donations fromthe Indian Ladder Region whilestrolling the panoramic cliff-toptrail.Albright will tell tales ofthe area and stories of formerresidents. Hikers will meet atthe Upper Overlook parkingarea at 9 a.m. and walk to HailesCave. The walk is approximatelyone to one-and-a-half miles, andwill last until about 11 a.m.Participants may continue towalk or return to their vehiclesafter the scheduled hike. Appropriatefootwear for hiking isStarting at 9 a.m., there will bea craft and vendor show on MainStreet, along with a variety offood vendors. Jack Miller Tractorand Truck will also be giving hayrides to the Old Stone Fort andthe Train Car Museum in theafternoon.All proceeds from the showwill be donated to SchoharieRecovery Inc., to benefit peoplewho lost their homes and possessionsto the epic floodingcaused by Tropical Storm Irene.Schoharie Recovery staff willbe at the registration area tothe community in memory ofMiranda and the generous supportof so many others whoselives were touched by her, willfund this event and enable theFriends of Music to offer freeadmission.Be sure to mark Springfeston your calendar! Springfest isfrom 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May20. Admission is free. Onsiteconcessions will be available,no outside food or beverages arepermitted. We encourage everyoneto come out and support ourtalented young musicians.Climb the Indian Ladder back in timesuggested. Binoculars may behelpful. There is no fee.Last year, Heritage Weekendfeatured 166 events hosted by143 organizations throughoutNew York. Heritage Weekendgenerated an estimated $1.6million last year. For a completelisting of events, visit www.HeritageWeekend.org. For moreinformation on The Chroniclesof Thacher Park History Hike,call 872-1237.answer questions and provideinformation.The town’s small, close-knitcommunity continues to recoverfrom last summer’s flood. Thestorm unleashed record rainfalland unprecedented havoc inSchoharie County, and manypeople are still displaced fromtheir homes.For information about the carshow, contact Phil Liddle at 295-7756. For information about thecraft and vendor show, contactBarbara Sharpe at 868-2878 orbsharpe2@nycap.rr.com.

18 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012CommunityThursday, May 17“Parm Night”Wednesday NightsChicken Parmesan$8.95Eggplant Parmesan$8.95Chicken Sorrento$10.95Includes: Soup or Saladand Choice of Sides“Pasta Night”Tuesday Nights!Create yourown pasta dish!Choice of Pasta,Choice of Sauce,with soup orsalad for $10... Also Monthly Specials!See See our our November May Menu MenuEAT IN - TAKEOUT1412 Township RoadKnox, NY 12009518-872-2100Proprietor Paul A. CentiRenée Quay - Exec. Chef8 CUT CHEESE PIZZA& 10 WINGS$15.75 + TaxOffer expires6/15/12WEDNESDAY SPECIALS4-7 p.m.Mussels - $4.95 & Beer SpecialsTHURSDAY DINNER SPECIALBuy 1 dinner entrée and get2nd dinner entrée at 1/2 price! (equal or lesser value)(Wed./Thurs. Specials not applicable on Holidays)available on-line: www.HighlandsRestaurant.comCLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS872-19381670 Berne Altamont Road(Route 156), Altamont, NYPIZZA VILLA Altamont, Voorheesville, Guilderland Ctr., Knox, PrincetownMain Street - Altamont861-600212 CUT CHEESE PIZZA& 20 WINGS$CHEESE PIZZA22.99 + Tax $17.25+ TaxOffer expires6/15/12OPEN 7 DAYS • 11 A.M.Guilderland Historical SocietyMeeting featuring “The1827 Cherry Hill Murder,” apower point presentation byHistoric Cherry Hill. The meetingbegins at 7:30 p.m. at theMynderse-Frederick House, 451Route 146, Guilderland Center,with parking next door at thechurch. Refreshments and asocial hour follow the program.Non-members are always welcometo join. Call 861-8582 formore information.Poet Elizabeth Thomas toread at the Social JusticeCenter: Elizabeth Thomas, awidely published poet, performer,teacher, and advocate of the arts,will read from her work at theSocial Justice Center, 33 CentralAve., Albany, at 7:30 p.m.The Civil War Remembered— One Family’s Story: TheBethlehem Historical Associationwill meet at 7:30 p.m. at theCedar Hill Schoolhouse, 1003River Road, Selkirk.Friday, May 18Hawaiian Night SquareDance: The Schoharie ValleyHayshakers will hold a covereddish dinner and mainstreamlevel Western square dance atthe Middleburgh ElementarySchool Cafeteria. A buffet dinnerwill be served at 6:30 p.m., withdancing at 7:30 p.m. The calleris Elaine Mikenas and the cueris Dolores Randall. Please wearsoft sole shoes.24 CUTOffer expires6/15/12Valid Saturday thru Thursday (coupon is not valid on Friday). Not Valid with any other offer.CLOSEDMondays & TuesdaysSERVING DINNER:Fri. &Gordon Lightfoot will play Albany’s Palace Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Tickets — for$68, $48, and $38 — may be purchased at the Palace Theatre Box Office (located at 19 Clinton Ave.)or via Ticketmaster Charge-by-Phone at 800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets or online atticketmaster.com.Saturday, May 19Rensselaerville VolunteerFire Department Village-Wide Garage Sale: From 9a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, atthe firehouse on Route 85. Salemaps and a bake sale will beavailable.“Chronicles of ThacherPark” History Hike: Joinhistorian Tim Albright on a historyhike, from 9 to 11 a.m., andlearn about the bygone times ofthe Indian Ladder region whilestrolling the panoramic cliff toptrail. Travel back in time andlearn about the history of thearea and hear stories of some ofthe former residents. Meet at theUpper Overlook parking area at9 a.m. and walk to Hailes Cave.The walk is approximately 1 to1.5 miles. There is no fee for thewalk. Call 872-1237 to register.Gallupville Volunteer FireDepartment Auxiliary SpringRummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,with a bag sale from noon to 1p.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Held at the Gallupville FireDepartment.Book Party: Discover GuilderlandHigh School alum ElizabethZunon’s illustrated children’sbooks by crafting your own artproject — a flower lei inspiredby the book A President fromHawai’i, a pinwheel inspiredby The Boy Who Harnessed theWind, or a collage inspired by MyHands Sing the Blues: RomareBearden’s Childhood Journey.This family-friendly event willbe held at The Drawing Room,306 Hudson Ave., Albany, from4 to 7 p.m.Five Rivers Program onTurtles: A family-oriented studyof turtles will be conducted at2 p.m. at 56 Game Farm Road,Delmar. In celebration of WorldTurtle Day, center naturalistswill conduct a show-and-tellpresentation on the naturalhistory of turtles and the conservationchallenges they facetoday. Afterward, center staffwill lead an outdoor search ofFive Rivers’ ponds for commonturtles. Parents and childrenmust accompany each other. Theprogram is open to the public andfree of charge.Walk in the Woods at FiveRivers: A family-oriented investigationof forests and forest ecologywill be conducted at 10 a.m.at 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar.In celebration of National Walkin the Woods Day, center naturalistswill conduct an introductorystudy of different kinds of treesand the animals that dependupon them. The program is opento the public and free of charge;call 475-0291 to register.Girl Scout Program at FiveRivers: A program for DaisyGirl Scouts Exploring Naturewill be held at 10 a.m. at 56Game Farm Road, Delmar. Onthis outdoor field study, centernaturalists will apply a varietyof interactive exercises using thefive senses to help scouts explorethe wonders of nature. Registrationfor this program is throughthe Girl Scouts of NortheasternNew York. Call 489-8110 for moreinformation.D i n n e r a n d C o m e d yPlanned at St. Lucy/St. BernadetteChurch: The church andthe Hilltown Players are teamingup to present an evening ofdining and entertainment at theParish Center in Altamont. Theplay Just Chillin’! was writtenby local playwright Penny Shaw.The play centers around sixmismatched co-workers hidingout in a cooler at work to escapea lunatic in the building. Whilewaiting to be rescued, they try tokeep from turning on each otherby trying a variety of activities.Doors will open at 6 p.m. anddinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.;first course of fresh antipastosalad, followed by homemadechicken parmesan served withpenne pasta with vodka sauce.Bread, beverage, and dessert areincluded. The cost for the eveningis $25 per person. Call 861-7298for more information.Sixth Annual Lupine Fest— Wonders of the Pine Bush:The Albany Pine Bush DiscoveryCenter, 195 New Karner Road,will host a Lupine Fest from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. This year featuresa theme that will inspire childrenof all ages to “step right up” to thePine Bush Circus and marvel atthe wonders of the Albany PineBush Preserve.Thompson’s Lake ReformedChurch Roast Beef Supper:Dinner, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., includestop round roast beef, garlicmashed potatoes, green beans,candied baby carrots, and more.Take-outs are available. Ticketsare $10 for adults and childreneat for $5. Call 872-0432 for moreinformation.Save the Pine Bush MayHike — New Vistas: Meet at 9a.m. in the Pine Bush DiscoveryCenter parking lot, 195 NewKarner Road. Hike the WesternPine Bush near the expanded“study area” boundaries. Call465-8930 for more information.Garden Education Day: TheAlbany County Cornell CooperativeExtension Master Gardenerswill hold an education day, from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Extensionbuilding, 24 Martin Road,Voorheesville. Annual, perennial,herb, and vegetable plants, alongwith annual hanging baskets,container gardens, and smalltrees will be offered for sale.Proceeds will be used to developand maintain public gardens inthe City of Albany and surroundingareas.Annual Loyalty Day: The AltamontVeterans of Foreign WarsPost will hold its annual LoyaltyDay to honor veterans, and willpresent the Glenn Gilbert MemorialPlaque for veterans who werekilled in action. Gilbert, whomthe plaque is named after, waskilled in the Vietnam War. Theplaque is intended for veteransfrom Berne, Knox, Westerlo,Rensselaerville, Altamont, Guilderland,and Voorheesville. TheVFW will also honor gold-startmothers, whose sons or daughterswill killed in action. LoyaltyDay will start at 2 p.m.Homespun Barn Dance:Fun, simple dances for every ageand ability, at the Octagon Barn,588 Middle Road, Knox, at 7:30p.m. All dances will be taught, includingpartner and non-partner.The caller is Paul Rosenburg,with live music by Tamarack.The suggested donation is $5 foradults and $2 for children. Freerefreshments. Call 482-9255 formore information.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 19CalendarSaturday, May 19Hotrods in the Hollow: Enteryour classic, pre-1980 car at theTrinity United Methodist Churchon Route 143 in Coeymans Hollow;event runs from noon to 4p.m. Bring a non-perishable fooditem for the food pantry. Call 694-0112 for more information.Sunday, May 20Knowersville and the CivilWar Exhibition: The exhibitionwill be held in conjunctionwith a series of events beingheld throughout the region inremembrance of the 150 th anniversaryof the Civil War. It willbe held through Aug. 17, in theHallway Exhibit Gallery, VillageHall, Main Street, in Altamont.A reception will be held from 4to 6 p.m. following the MemorialDay parade.Springfest by the VoorheesvilleFriends of Music: An outdoormusic festival will be heldat the Clayton A. Bouton HighSchool, from 2 to 5 p.m. Liveentertainment will be providedby several local bands featuringcurrent Voorheesville students,faculty, and alumni. The bandswill share an outdoor stage nearthe football field with the scenicHelderberg Mountains as abackdrop and music productionsponsored by Live Sound Inc.The generous support of donorsto the Therese Miranda MemorialFund has enabled us to offerfree admission to the community.Concessions will be available, nooutside food or beverages will bepermitted.Monday, May 21The Duanseburg HistoricalSociety will meet at 7 p.m. atBishop Scully Hall in Delanson.The topic for the evening will be“Astrophotography” presentedby Dr. Harry Ringermacker. Thepublic is welcome and refreshmentswill be served.The May 2012 Meeting ofthe Clearwater Chapter ofTrout Unlimited will be heldat 7:30 p.m. at the Best WesternSovereign Hotel in Albany. Theguest speaker will be Loren Williamsfrom the USA Fly FishingTeam with a presentation onNymphing Tricks. The guest flytier, Dick Hermida, will be startat 6:30 p.m. Be sure to take partin the monthly fly swap. Admissionto the meeting is free andthe public is always invited.The Albany Area RetiredTeachers’ Association will holda gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. at theBethlehem Library. Tony Riveraof C-R Productions will speakabout programs at the CohoesMusic Hall. Refreshments willfollow.Tuesday, May 22Presentation on Fibromyalgia:Fibromyalgia is the secondmost common rheumatic ailmentafter osteoarthritis. Approximately3.7 million Americanssuffer from fibromyalgia. Oneout of 73 people suffer from thisdebilitating disease. Come learnabout natural approaches todealing with fibromyalgia. Wellknown speaker Dr. AthanasiosSarris will be presenting at 2558Western Avenue and seating islimited to the first 15 callers; call456-3100 to reserve your spot.State Officials SeekingInput on Thacher Park andThompson’s Lake: The NewYork State Office of Parks, Recreationand Historic Preservationinvites the public to participatein developing a comprehensivemater plan for John Boyd Thacherand Thompson’s Lake stateparks. Two preliminary meetingswill to help define a long-termvision for the facilities will beheld; the first will start at 6 p.m.on Tuesday at the Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School, and thesecond will start at 6 p.m. onThursday at the Bethlehem TownHall in Delmar.Wednesday, May 23Single Squares of Albany:Modern western square dancingat 7:30 p.m. at the Colonie ElksClub, Watervliet-Shaker Road,Latham. The caller is Red Bates,and the cuer is Walter Wall. Thecost is $6.Saturday, May 26Schoharie Sloughters’ CarShow: All types of vehicles,including antiques, customs,classics, motorcycles and truckswill be cruising into the Villageof Schoharie on Saturday. Registrationwill start at 8 a.m. andclose at noon at the side entranceto the county office building onSpring Street. The show will beopen to the public at noon, andawards will be given to the top 30cars at 4 p.m. Call 295-7756 formore information. All proceedsfrom the show will be donatedto Schoharie Recovery, Inc., tobenefit those affected by HurricaneIrene.Hiking/Backpacking SafetyProgram at Five Rivers: Apresentation on hiking and backpackingsafety will be conductedat 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar,at 10 a.m. At this indoor program,Department of EnvironmentalConservation Forest RangerKaren Glesmann will discussbasic equipment, tips on mapreading, how not to get lost, andother expert advice about safetyon the trail. Come prepared toask questions. Scout troops arewelcome. This program is open tothe public and free of charge; call475-0291 for more information.Rensselaerville Grist MillMuseum Opens: The 2012season opens at the Grist MillMuseum with a bake sale andfree mill tours from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Contributions to the bakesale will be appreciated.Camping Clinic at FiveRivers: A hands-on clinic onhow to go tent camping will beconducted at 56 Game FarmRoad, Delmar, at 2 p.m. Atthis interactive primer, centernaturalists will show and telleverything you need to know tohave a successful and enjoyabletent camping experience. Participantswill help select a site,pitch a tent, set up a dining fly,collect firewood, and more. Thisclinic will discuss basic equipment,safety, hygiene, wildlifepests, and the best places to gotent camping. This program isopen to the public and free ofcharge, but space is limited. Call475-0291 to register.“Little Green Monsters” atThacher Nature Center: TheEmerald Ash Borer is a smallgreen beetle that is killing ourAsh trees. This invasive pestcame from Asia in wooden cratesand quickly began to spread.Learn what you and your familycan do to help prevent the spreadof these creepy aliens. Learn howto identify ash trees and make an“EAB” mask to take home. Meetat the Thacher Nature Centerat 10 a.m. Please call 872-0800to register.Family Bird Walk at ThacherNature Center: Descendthe cliff and learn about the geologicand cultural history of theHelderbergs on this scenic andhistoric trail. See undergroundstreams, look for fossils, and stepinside the crevice cave along thetrail. Wear sturdy shoes andmeet at the Indian Ladder picnicarea at 2 p.m. The walk willlast about 1.5 hours. The parkentrance fee is $6 per car; call872-0800 to register.Stargazing at Thacher NatureCenter: View objects inthe night sky through a powerfultelescope with amateur astronomerKen Dubois. Meet in thefield near the parking area at 9.m. Cloudy skies will cancel theprogram. Call 872-0800 for moreinformation.Sunday, May 27Wildlife Program at ThacherNature Center: Wildlifeis all around us, but it’s rare tocatch more than a glimpse or ourwild neighbors. Come and meetsome local native critters upclose and personal with licensedrehabilitator Kelly Martin.Kelly takes care of injured andorphaned wildlife and has lotsof great information and storiesto share. Meet at the ThacherNature Center at 10 a.m. Call872-0800 for more information.Lexi Rabadi, a Guilderland High School senior, will sing at the36th Annual Tribute to Volunteers during a kosher dinner held atthe Albany Jewish Community Center at 340 Whitehall Road onMay 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. Eighty-five volunteers will be recognizedfor their efforts during the year, lending assistance to the seniormeal program or a special event, helping with a bulk mailingor program sign-in, or leading a program, class, book review orbus trip. This event is open to the community in support; prepaidregistration is required. 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20 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Business CornerCorrespondentsFavreau honored byNYS Town Clerks AssociationBERNE — PatriciaFavreau, Berne’s longtimetown clerk, has beenawarded certification asa Registered MunicipalClerk by the New YorkState Town Clerks Associationfor achieving itseducational, experience,and participatory requirements.Nearly 900 of the 943towns in New York Stateare currently members ofthe association. Over 40RMC awards have beenmade in the past year.Favreau has served asBerne’s clerk since January1980 and is a memberof the association, whichDavid MirandaMiranda publishedDavid P. Miranda, a partnerwith Heslin Rothenberg Farley &Mesiti P.C., has an article entitled“New York Intellectual PropertyLaw Review” published in theAlbany Law Review’s publicationThe Anthony V. Cardona AnnualIssue of New York Appeals.Miranda’s article provides areview and analysis of recentNew York Appeals in the area ofcopyright, trademark, and patentlaw.Miranda’s intellectual propertylaw practice includes trademark,copyright, trade secret, falseadvertising, and patent infringement,as well as licensing, andInternet related issues. He haslitigated cases in federal districtcourts, state courts, the InternationalTrade Commission, andthe Trademark Trial and AppealsBoard.He served as editor-in-chief andcontributing author of The InternetGuide for New York Lawyers,in 1999 and 2005, published bythe New York State Bar Association,and is the author of Defamationin Cyberspace: StrattonOakmont, Inc. v. Prodigy ServicesCo., published by the Albany LawJournal of Science & Technology,in 1996.He has served as president ofthe Albany County Bar Association,secretary of the New YorkState Bar Association, and inthe House of Delegates for theAmerican Bar Association andNYSBA. He is a recipient of theCapital District Business Review’s“40 Under Forty” award for communityservice and professionalachievement.Miranda received his JurisDoctor degree from Albany LawSchool in 1988.This year, five of the firm’spartners, including Miranda, wereselected as Upstate New York’s“Super Lawyers” by Super LawyerMagazine.was founded in 1982.She attained her designationas RegisteredMunicipal Clerk througha combination of hours ofeducation and leadershipin various professional andcivic organizations.This statewide certificationprogram was launchedin 1997 in conjunction withthe association. It helpsmunicipal clerks improvejob performance and recognizesthe professionalismof the clerk’s office.Qualifications of applicantsare reviewed andapproved by the New YorkState Town Clerks CertificationCommittee.Deborah Law FontesFontes named toBest Buddies BoardGUILDERLAND — RealtorDeborah Law Fontes, a memberof the sales team at Weichert Realtors- Northeast Group, workingin the Guilderland office, hasbeen named to the advisory boardfor Best Buddies, New York.The not-for-profit organizationis dedicated to establishing aglobal volunteer movement thatcreates opportunities for oneto-onefriendships, integratedemployment, and leadershipdevelopment for people withintellectual and developmentaldisabilities.Scott GinsburgGinsburgreturns toColdwell BankerGUILDERLAND — Scott H.Ginsburg, an associate broker,has returned to Coldwell BankerPrime Properties. He works atthe office at 1801 Western Ave.Ginsburg lives in Guilderlandand has sold real estate in theentire Capital Region for over19 years.AltamontByRosemaryCaruso861-6569Several years ago I was privilegedto attend a meeting at theMasonic Hall on Maple Avenue.It was not unusual for me to bethere at a meeting, but this timewas different. The Masons hadinvited their wives and friendsto this special meeting. Whatmade it special was the groupof young men who were makinga presentation.These boys, all 12 to 21 yearsold, are members of the Orderof DeMolay. They all believe ina Supreme Being and strive tobe a good person. They meet ona regular basis for fellowship andfriendship with other young men.They seek to better themselvesby learning leadership skills andpracticing civic responsibility.There are about 1,000 chaptersacross the United States and ineight foreign countries.Chapter officers conduct programsthat are often performedoutside of the chapter rooms.Tonight’s presentation was called“The Flower Degree.” Each officerwas dressed in dark pants,a white shirt, and a long capethat was red on the inside anddark blue on the outside. Withthe lights turned low and candlesflickering warmly, the boys eachstepped to the altar in the centerof the lodge room and reciteda short stanza. The recitationswere all dedicated to mothers.As they finished their presentationthe room was so quiet thatyou could hear a pin drop. It wasonly then that you realized thatthe organ had been accompanyingthe boys as they recited eachverse. In the stillness you couldhear some of the ladies snifflingin sadness. Many, men andwomen, had tears in the cornersof their eyes.The boys then went around theroom and presented each womanwith a red rose for their motherif she was alive, and a white roseif their mother had died.In some areas, this program iscalled the Mothers Day Degree. Itis a tribute to all mothers, bothliving and dead. It is a wonderfultribute for all of our mothersand the sacrifices they have madefor us all.This past Mothers Day, mydaughters gave me a Pandorabracelet. They each have one, andit was a very touching gift. Notonly because it was nice but becauseit reminded me of my ownmother and the charm braceletthat I had given to her.I guess we can call the Pandorabracelet today’s charm bracelet.Anyway, the gift was wonderfuland brought back great memories.I was well fed and pampered(and I hope all mothers out therewere treated the same). Only365 days to go until our nextspecial day.Elementary performanceWilly Wonka Junior will bepresented at the Altamont ElementarySchool on Friday, May18, and Saturday, May 19. Bothperformances are at 7 p.m. Thecast and crew are asked to arriveat the school at 6 p.m. All crewmembers are asked to wear blackt-shirts or Wonka t-shirts.The doors will open at 6:30p.m.Refreshments are sold duringthe performances.Donations neededFifth grade families have beenasked for donations for the concessiontable for both Friday andSaturday night performances ofWilly Wonka Jr. Suggested donationsare cookies, brownies, or acase of water.For additional information,contact Judy Seery at 861-5961or she can be reached on-line atjseery@nycap.rr.com.They all believe in a Supreme Beingand strive to be a good person.All donations should be individuallywrapped and droppedoff at the school on Friday orprior to the performance. Anyand all donations will be greatlyappreciated.Dinner theaterLast call! There may be a fewtickets remaining for this Saturday,May 19 evening’s performance,of the Hilltowns Player’sshow Just Chillin. The dinnertheater will take place at St.Lucy’s/St. Bernadette’s parishcenter on Grand street.The dinner will include chickenParmesan, penne pasta with vodkasauce, antipasto salad, rolls,dessert, and a beverage. Dinnerwill be served at 6:30 p.m. Thecomedy will follow the dinner.The cost is $25 per person.If interested, call Yvette Terplakat 861-7298 for last minutetickets.Loyalty DayThe VFW Ladies Auxiliarywill hold their Loyalty Day onSaturday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at theVFW Post on Mill Street.In addition, the Ladies Auxiliarywill be hosting the ThirdDistrict Loyalty Day in conjunctionwith the local program.There will be a special dedicationand will include communitypeople from the local area whowill be honored.The community is invited toattend. Refreshments will followthe event.Memorial Day paradeThe annual Memorial DayParade in Altamont will be heldon Sunday, May 20. The paraderoute is the same as last yearcoming up Main Street to OrsiniPark.The American Legion andthe VFW Post sponsor this annualevent, both are located inAltamont.American flagBe sure to fly your Americanflag to show your patriotismboth during the parade and onMemorial DayBook fairThe Guilderland ElementarySchool will hold their annualParent Teacher Association ScholasticBGO Book Fair today,Thursday, May 17 and tomorrow,Friday, May 18.Spring concertThe Spring concert at the AltamontElementary School will beheld on May 21, at 7 p.m.Table LodgeThe Albany District TableLodge reminds those planningto attend the social affair eventon June 9, to make their reservationby May 24.Schools closedSchools in the GuilderlandSchool district will be closed onMonday, May 28 in observanceof Memorial Day.Art in the ParkThe 2012 Altamont Art in thePark will be held on June 2 inOrsini and Schilling Park. Therewill be a juried arts and craftshow as well as a chalk competition.Space is limited.For additional information,artist and craft people shouldcontact Desolation Road Studiolocated at 182 Main Street in Altamontor by calling 608-4749.Wear redStudents at the Altamont ElementarySchool are remindedto wear red on Fridays.AnniversariesHappy Anniversary wishes areextended to Lizbeth Annn (Bintz)and Michael Conboy celebratingtheir special day on May 22and Mary and Paul Toscano alsocelebrating on the 22nd.BirthdaysHappy-birthday wishes areextended:— Sandy Felgentreff, CharlesGardner Sr., and Anthony Santullion May 18;— Frank Anetzberger, TeresaBareis, Jimmy Gifford, KarenHulihan, and Leah Zimmy onMay 19;— Scott Bresney, Jessica Jacklet,Karen Jones, and JoshLear on May 21;It is a wonderful tribute for all of our mothersand the sacrifices they have made for us all.— Sadie Alexson, Scott Lassell,Susan Meineker, Marion Sisk,and Craig Smith on May 22;— Katie Jones, Eric Smith,and Tom Wright on May 23;— Olivia Anderson,, KristenCasey, Steve Connors, KevinHulihan, Bev Jensen, JimmyLiegeot, Rebecca Neet, MelindaO’Connor, Lynda Thomas, and P.J. Vona on May 24; and— Mary Beth Cardone andDavid Perlee on May 25.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 21CorrespondentsThompsons LakeByLoraRicketts872-1691May God’s many blessingsBe yours forever moreMay you know you’re valuedAnd loved by the Lord.Especially on this dayThat we have set asideTo show our appreciationTo the Mothers in our livesM.S.LowndesThis was the written blessinghanded out to mothers by PastorTimothy Van Heest on Sunday.I hope every mother had awonderful day. I was very blessedand appreciated.Brandon and I went to hismother’s (my daughter, Marcia)right after church. He gave hera card and offered a gift of herchoice. She chose honey becauseshe loves it in her tea.My day was superb but it actuallystarted on Saturday. Theweeds in my flowerbeds weregetting way ahead of me. I askedfor help in gardening as my gift.My daughter, Kathy, and granddaughter,Kassi, came on Saturdayand weeded and groomed myfront flower garden. Then theyplanted petunias and pansies.Kassi also planted a stargazerlily in my back flower garden.On Sunday afternoon, my son,Dan and grandson, Brandon,weeded my back flower gardenand turned over half of thesoil. Now my favorites, bleedinghearts, can really flourish. Theydug out many needles and birdox.I think the birds drop the seedsin my rich soil. It looks healthieralready.Then I prepared a turkey dinnerto relax us after such hardwork.Elementary concertLast Thursday I was treatedto a beautiful spring concert atthe Berne-Knox-Westerlo School.My daughter, Marcia, picked meup. My youngest granddaughter,Kyra Swan, was a lovely singingvoice in the fifth grade chorus.The fourth and fifth gradechorus sang, accompanied by thetalented fingers of Ms. StaceyWright and directed by MissCoons.The chorus sang many songsincluding How Beautiful is theRain by M.L. Lightfoot.Two other groups performed.They were the fourth and fifthgrade D.R.U. M. and the fifthgrade band. The auditorium wasfilled and we are so fortunateto have the sound of music inthe hills.The cost is within everyone’sreach. There are very few musicalevents one can attend todaythat are free!An ice cream social followedthe concert.Roast beef dinnerDinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, May 19 at the Thompson’sLake Reformed Church hallwill include top round roast beef,garlic mashed potatoes, greenbeans, candied baby carrots,dessert and beverages. Take-outsare available. Tickets are $10 foradults, $5 for children.Call 872-0432 for more information.Bible studyThe next Bible study for adults,led by the Rev. Bob Hoffman, willbe on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m.,at the Knox Reformed Church.All are welcome as they headtoward the conclusion of the Bookof Revelation.— Photo by Sharon BreischTwinkle toes: Twinkie tackles the A-frame under the guidance of Lian Larson during last summer’s4-H Albany Obedience Club camp.Dog camp features everythingfrom agility training to flyball and scooteringBy Sharon BreischCommunity correspondentLast year there were sheep,herding dogs, agility, obedience,fleece toys, puppies, puppies,puppies, and so much more atthe 4-H/AOC dog camp.This year’s program will beheld July 9 through 13 from 9a.m. until noon at the AlbanyObedience Club training facilityon Wemple Road in Glenmont.It promises to be just as exciting— with more agility, as wellas work on problem behaviors indogs, specifically your dog.New activities will includeflyball — a fast moving sportwhere the dog clears jumps andreleases a tennis ball by triggeringa launch box. The dog mustcatch the ball and return to thehandler over the same jumps.Sled dogs have been pullingscooters to stay in shape whensnow is not available for sometime. Now other dogs and theirhandlers are discovering theexciting sport of scootering. Experienceddogs will be on handto demonstrate the harnesses,safety equipment, and the sportitself.K9 Nose Work will be a dailytraining activity that uses funand games to develop the dog’snatural scenting ability. Thesport uses basic search-dog techniquesto build confidence, burnoff mental and physical energy,and reinforce the relationshipbetween dog and handler.The cost for the program is $85.Interested youth do not need tobe currently enrolled in a 4-Hprogram, but will become 4-Hmembers as part of the registrationprocess.Bring your dog and join in thefun at our 10 th summer program.Hurry, because there are only afew spots remaining. 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22 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Student NewsObituariesPassing the tech torch: Larry Reisigl, right, an alumnus of theBoard of Cooperative Educational Services’ Career & TechnicalSchool who now works as a National Grid manager of fleet services,teaches two current Career & Tech students — Heather Pickett,left, from Duanesburg High School, and Michael Wilson, center, aBerne-Knox-Westerlo student — about compressed natural gas ashe fuels a CNG vehicle at National Grid’s station in Albany.Awards andachievementsThese local students haverecently distinguished themselves:— Dana Ames, a first-yearveterinary student was honoredrecently at the University of IllinoisCollege of Veterinary Medicine’sannual awards program.Ames is the daughter of Tom andTheo Ames of East Berne.Ames was a recipient of theFrances Grolock RecruitmentScholarship for being a topstudent entering her first yearof study. The Frances GrolockEndowment Fund sponsoredthe award.Ames graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School in2007. She then attended ElmiraCollege, earning a bachelor of sciencedegree in biology in 2011;— Robert Spain of Guilderlandwas among 18 Hudson ValleyCommunity College studentsfrom the Civil Engineering Technology,Construction Technologyand Architectural Technologyprograms who participated in theRegional Student Steel Bridgeand Concrete Canoe competitionin Potsdam in April, sponsoredby the American Society of CivilEngineers.Spain worked with classmatesto design and construct a 20-footlong concrete canoe and a modelsteel bridge capable of supporting2,500 pounds;— Kimberly LaMora ofGuilderland, a student at theState University of New YorkCollege at Oneonta was one of78 undergraduates honored witha 2011-12 Best and Brightestaward. The awards recognizestudents who demonstrate outstandingacademic engagement,co-curricular engagement, andservice to the college or local community.Students are nominatedfor the awards each semester byfaculty and staff;— Danielle Willsey of EastBerne, a student at the StateUniversity of New York Collegeat Oneonta was one of 78undergraduates honored witha 2011-12 Best and Brightestaward. The awards recognizestudents who demonstrate outstandingacademic engagement,co-curricular engagement, andservice to the college or local community.Students are nominatedfor the awards each semester byfaculty and staff;— Luke Berte of Voorheesville,a junior majoring in financialinformation and analysis atClarkson University, receivedthe James L. Dohr AccountingScholarship and Award, createdin 1983 by Mrs. James Dohrto recognize and reward financialinformation and analysisstudents with an interest inaccounting or an accountingcareer. The recipients, throughacademic achievement, demonstrateleadership potential andthe ability to make significantcontributions in either the field ofpublic accounting or managerialaccounting.The scholarship and awardwere named in honor of JamesL. Dohr, former chair of theAccounting and Business LawDepartment at Columbia University.The award is presented to ajunior financial information andanalysis major and will receivea monetary award;— Karen Dawson of Voorheesville,a senior at ClarksonUniversity majoring in environmentalengineering, received theKeith M. Russ Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering Awardpresented annually to studentsexhibiting outstanding academicperformance with additionalconsideration for service to theDepartment of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering, the universityor the community. RussAwardees receive $500 each fromthe fellowship endowment;Dean’s listThese local students werenamed to the dean’s list orreceived a similar honor fromtheir college or university for thespring 2012 semester:— Kameron Conner ofSchenectady, majoring in computerinformation science onthe honors list at the State Universityof New York Institute ofTechnology at Utica/Rome;— Delaney Corbitt ofSchenectady, majoring in businessadministration on the honorslist at the State University ofNew York Institute of Technologyat Utica/Rome;— Tyler Waterhouse of Altamont,majoring in mechanicalengineering technology, has beennamed to the president’s list atthe State University of New YorkInstitute of Technology at Utica/Rome;GradsThese local students have recentlyearned diplomas:— Margaret Ronan McKeegraduated from the State Universityof New York College ofEnvironmental Sciences andForestry with a major in forestand natural resources managementand a minor in businessfrom Syracuse University. Shewas the recipient of the Craig J.Davis Scholarship.McKee was a member of theQuiz Bowl team representingSUNY ESF at the Society ofAmerican Foresters annualconvention in Albuquerque,N.M. finishing in the “EliteEight.” In celebration of her accomplishments,she climbed Mt.Katahdin, the northern mostpoint of the Appalachian Trailin July 2011.McKee has joined her fatherin his light construction business,Kevin’s Co., and plans oncompleting the Northville-LakePlacid Trail this fall.She is the daughter of Kevinand Deb McKee of Altamont, andthe granddaughter of NewtonRonan, also of Altamont, andJack and Irene McKee of Rotterdam;— John A. Heller of Altamontearned a bachelor of science degreein civil engineering with aproject management minor fromClarkson University;— Russell C. Diedrich ofSchenectady earned a bachelor ofscience degree in mechanical engineeringwith great distinctionfrom Clarkson University;— David C. Hondro ofSchenectady, earned a bachelorof science degree in mechanicalengineering from ClarksonUniversity;— Sean Quirk of Altamontgraduated from Champlain Collegein Vermont with a bachelorof science degree in criminaljustice;New Paltz gradsThe State University of NewYork at New Paltz will holdthe May 2012 undergraduatecommencement ceremony onSunday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Thisyear, there are more than 1,900undergraduate degrees beingconferred.These local students will receivediplomas:— Kristin Wood, of Altamont,will receive a bachelor of sciencedegree in marketing;— Ethan Willsie, of EastBerne, will receive a bachelor ofarts degree in history;— Arielle Brooks, of Guilderland,will receive a bachelor ofarts degree in psychology;— Philip Atwood , o fSchenectady, will receive abachelor of arts degree in chemistry;— Fiona Hickey , o fSchenectady, will receive abachelor of arts degree in psychology;— Robert Tubbs , o fSchenectady, will receive abachelor of arts degree in English;and— Simone Yingling, of Voorheesville,will receive a bachelorof arts degree in psychology.Florence Hoagland“Hoagy” WalkerALTAMONT — Florence Hoagland “Hoagy” Walker, a devoted nurseand mother, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 14, 2012,after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was 79.Mrs. Walker was born on July 1, 1932, in Nyack, N.Y., the daughterof Harvey Henry Hoagland and Angeline Doersch Hoagland.She grew up in Rutland, Vt.; Oswego; and Skaneatles; she excelledin her studies and in divingevents in high school.She was also the class wit,wrote her family in a tribute.She graduated as a registerednurse from St. Luke’s HospitalSchool of Nursing in New YorkCity in 1953 and worked asthe supervisor of eye-ear-noseand-throatSpecial Services atSt. Luke’s Hospital for over ayear, before becoming an earnose-and-throatnurse in theoffices of Drs. Victor & DuncanMcCraig on Madison Avenue inNew York City.She married F. WilliamWalker on Nov. 5, 1955, in AllAngels Episcopal Church inNew York City. They lived inAugusta, Ga., and she workedat the University Hospital inAugusta before she selflesslyFlorence Hoaglandsupported her husband whilehe attended graduate school atCarnegie Institute of Technol-Walkerogy in Pittsburgh, Pa., wrote her family.She worked as an office nurse in immunology, at heart stations ofMontefiore Hospital, and at Children’s Hospital at the University ofPittsburgh in post-operative care for open-heart surgery.After her husband finished his graduate studies, the couple movedto Schenectady, where he joined General Electric at Knolls AtomicPower Lab as a radio chemist.She worked as a staff medical surgical nurse at Ellis Hospital forfour years, before starting her family.“She approached her family duties the same way she did hernursing career, and devoted herself to the raising and care of herthree children,” her family wrote.After raising her children, she joined the Nutrition Program forthe Elderly of Catholic Family Services as a site manager at the“She approached her family duties the same way shedid her nursing career, and devoted herself to theraising and care of her three children.”St. Stephen’s Meal Site, and also as a volunteer driver and visitorfor Meals on Wheels.Her service was at Sunnyview Hospital as a second-shift teamleader and medication relief supervisor. She then worked for sevenyears as an office nurse for Dr. Chen in Scotia.She was an active advocate for better working conditions for nursesat Sunnyview and volunteered for duty at local bloodmobiles.She was active in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Schenectadyfor many years, and was a member of the care team and variouscommittees.She was also active in the local schools’ Parent Teacher Associationsand an advocate of better programs in the middle schools.Mrs. Walker enjoyed her second home on Lieutenant Island andhad many friends on Cape Cod. She enjoyed reunions with St. Luke’sclassmates at various locations over the years.She was a devoted New York Times crossword puzzle addictand, “her wit enlivened her conversations with people,” her familywrote.“She was a wonderful mother, wife, and devoted friend to manypeople,” wrote her family. “She will be sorely missed and muchremembered.”****Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband, F. William “Bill” Walker;her children, Leslie McAlister, and her husband, Robert, FrederickHobart “Hobey” Walker, and his wife, Leanne, and Guy HoaglandWalker, and his wife, Susan; her grandchildren, Blake McAlister,Caitlin Walker, and Sadie and Harrison Walker; her brother, GeorgeHoagland; her nephews, Michael Hoagland, and his wife, Lisa, andMatthew Hoagland; and her niece, Margaret Hoagland.The family would like to thank Drs. David C. Armenia, CatherineSmitas, and Thomas L. Goodman for the empathetic care of Mrs.Walker, as well as the Community Hospice of Albany County team,including registered nurse Sheila and aide Loretta.Friends may call at the New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, at 343New Karner Road, Colonie, on Friday, May 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.Mrs. Walker will be laid to rest during a private ceremony atMemory Gardens’ “Island of Tranquility” in Colonie.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Church onThe Plaza in Schenectady, the American Heart Association, or theEpiscopal Relief and Development Charity.

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 23VOORHEESVILLE — Ernest“Ernie” Jacobson, a man whonurtured plants, beagles, andpeople, died on May 11, 2012,at his home, surrounded andcared for by his loving family.He was 92.Mr. Jacobson was a lifelongresident of Voorheesville, andthe son of the late Howard andLaura Jacobson (Cook.)He graduated from BethlehemHigh School in 1936 at the ageof 16. As a high school student,he lettered in baseball.After high school, he went towork at the Duffy-Mott CiderMill in Voorheesville. He wasthen employed by InternationalHarvester for many years, andretired from the Golub Corporationin 1985.Mr. Jacobson was a life memberof the Empire Beagle Cluband bred and trained AmericanKennel Club beagles throughouthis life.“The love of his life, besides hiswife and kids, was training andraising beagles,” said his daughter,Joyce Jacobson. “He raisedbeagle puppies, and every summerwe had anew litter.”Mr. Jacobsonloved gardeningand pickingfruit andvegetables.He found hisgreatest joyin spendingtime with hiswife and threedaughters. Ms.Jacobson saidher father nevermissed a sporting event forany of his kids.“The minister said it best,” saidMs. Jacobson. “He said my dadgrew things…He grew beagles,flowers, and kids, all the thingshe loved most.”Mr. Jacobson spent 80 yearsrooting for the Boston Red Sox,W E S T E R L O — D e n n i sLounsbury was a Vietnam veteranand highway worker, whowill be remembered for his senseof humor and his generosity.“He wouldn’t turn anybodyaway that needed a hand,” saidhis daughter, Leslie Lounsbury.“He was like a second father toa lot of my best friends.”Mr. Lounsbury died on Thursday,May 10, 2012, at AlbanyMedical Center. He was 65.“He was a very independentperson,” Ms. Lounsbury went on.“He never wanted to ask for help;near the end, he had to, and itwas very hard for him. But heworried about others before he’dworry about himself.”He was born in Albany onSept. 23, 1946, son of the lateTheodore and Lena Beulah(Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised inDormansville, one of 17 children— 11 boys and six girls.After enlisting in the UnitedStates Marine Corps, Mr.Lounsbury served two tours inVietnam, receiving two PurpleHearts, and several other commendations.He was honorablydischarged with the rank ofsergeant.“Joining the Marine Corpswas one of the most importantthings he felt he ever did,” Ms.Lounsbury said. “I guess, whenhe was younger, that’s all he’dreally talk about.”His son, Jody Lounsbury, wenton to become a Marine as well.Dennis Lounsbury later workedfor CSX, and also installed commercialGunite swimming pools.He went on to work for the townof Westerlo’s highway department,and then as a correctionsofficer at Camp Cass for 20 yearsbefore retiring.Ernest “Ernie” JacobsonErnest “Ernie” Jacobson andDuke, the last beagle he owned.and, said his daughter, he likedto joke that he had to wait over80 years for them to win a WorldSeries.He was also an avid SienaSaints basketball fan.“Ernie purposefully lived a simple, well-balanced lifecentered on his family and love of nature.”He loved sports, and playedsoftball as a member of the VoorheesvilleWildcats. He enjoyedlong drives in the country andreading baseball, mystery, andanimal-related books; loved hiswife’s homemade pies and jam;and was a regular customer ofGene’s Fish Fry in East Greenbushand Dutcher’s Ice Cream inDennis LounsburyDennis LounsburyMr. Lounsbury was a memberof Disabled American Veterans,and of the Dormansville UnitedMethodist Church, where hehelped with many church suppers.Mr. Lounsbury always lovedshopping, especially at the Wal-Mart in Cobleskill.“He loved to drive,” his daughtersaid. “He’d always show medifferent ways home, back roadsand this and that. I’d always belike, ‘Where we going, Dad?’ Andhe’d say, ‘Oh, you’ll see,’ alwaystaking me on some little adventure,”said Ms. Lounsbury.“I gave him his first grandchildbefore he left,” she went on. “Ithink that gave him a lot of joy.Till the day he died, he always offeredto watch him, even thoughhe could barely walk. He lovedhim with all his heart.”****Mr. Lounsbury is survived byhis son, Jody Lounsbury; hisAltamont. Black raspberry washis favorite Dutcher’s flavor,said his daughter.Attending the Altamont Fairwas a tradition started by Mr.Jacobson’s father, and one hecontinued with his own family.The fair was a big deal to him,said his daughter.“Ernie purposefully lived asimple, well-balanced life centeredon his family and love ofnature. He will be rememberedfor sharing this legacy, alongwith his quiet strength, wit,and wisdom. He will be misseddearly,” wrote his family in atribute.****Mr. Jacobson is survived byhis devoted wife of 54 years,Sylvia “Sandy” Jacobson; hisdaughters, Carol Lynn Jacobson,of Voorheesville, Nancy AnnTatko, of Willimantic, Maine,and Joyce Marie Jacobson,of Glen Mills, Penn., whom henicknamed “Moon,” “Half-Moon,”and “Peanut,” respectively; hisgrandson, Steven Andrew Tatko,of Willimantic, Maine; and manynieces and nephews.His brother,Howard JacobsonJr., of Guilderland,diedbefore him, asdid his sisters,Edna Van derVeer, of New Salem,and MargareteMiller, ofSelkirk.A service andfuneral wereprivate at therequest of thefamily.Memorial contributions maybe made to the Guilderland AnimalShelter, 6363 Frenchs MillRoad, Altamont, NY 12009, orto Albany Community Hospice,445 New Karner Road, Albany,NY 12205.—Anne Haydendaughter, Leslie Lounsbury; hisgrandson, Seth Lounsbury, whowill be 2 years old on June 29;and his former wife, JoanneLounsbury, who stuck by his sidethrough his illness, despite theirdivorce, his daughter said.He is also survived by hisbrothers: Patrick Lounsburyand his wife, Helen Marie; JohnLounsbury and his wife, Diane;and Terrance Lee and his wife,Eva; and his sisters: JaniceLounsbury; Bettejean Muellerand her husband, William; andSandra Jane Ross; along withmany nieces, nephews, grandnieces,and grandnephews.Mr. Lounsbury’s parents diedbefore him, along with sevenbrothers: Theodore SewardLounsbury; Harold FisherLounsbury; Clifton LloydLounsbury; Clyde Lounsbury;Roger Wesely Lounsbury; ThomasPaul Lounsbury; and WilliamCraig Lounsbury; and threesisters: Harriet Mae Peck; MarjorieGloria White; and JanetBerkhoffer.Calling hours will be at noonon Saturday, May 19, at A.J. CunninghamFuneral Home, 4898Route 81, Greenville, followedby a memorial service at 1 p.m.,with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating.Burial of his ashes, withmilitary honors, will followin Onesquethaw Cemetery inClarksville.Memorial contributions maybe made to the Westerlo VolunteerFire Company, Post OfficeBox 87, or the Westerlo RescueSquad, Post Office Box 12, bothin Westerlo, NY 12193.Condolences may be left atajcunninghamfh.com.— Zach SimeoneObituariesJoyce E. MoonsKNOX — Joyce E. Moons, a nurse and a homemaker, died onSaturday, May 12, 2012. She was 74.“She slipped peacefully intothe Lord’s hands…at St. Peter’sHospital” in Albany, her familywrote in a tribute. “Joyce courageouslyfought illnesses andovercame adversity for manyyears.”Born in Cranford, N.J., shereceived a bachelor’s degreein nursing from MuhlenbergHospital in Plainfield, N.J. andwas a registered nurse. Shethen was married and raised afamily as a homemaker for therest of her life.“She enjoyed working in theJoyce E. MoonsDeMarco - StoneFuneral Home, Inc. - since 1921Guaranteed Pre-Paid TrustsFull Service andCremation Servicesgreenhouse, garden, makingher famous pickles, and sellingfresh vegetables and baked goods at her roadside stand,” her familywrote. “She loved the outdoors, cruises to the Alaskan tundra, and haseven visited places like Siberia, Mexico, Florida, and the Southwest.“Joyce courageously fought illnessesand overcame adversity for many years.”Garage sales were always a place for her to find treasures. She lovedto read books and spend time with family and friends.”She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert H. Moons, ofKnox; three sons, Robert S. and Patricia Moons of Oxnard, Calif.,William R. and Dawn Moons of East Berne, and John D. and BerniceMoons of East Berne; and grandchildren Matthew and Jacob Moonsof Oxnard, Calif., and Ila Kochan of East Berne.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Saturday, May19, at St. Lucy’s / St. Bernadette’s Church in Altamont. Friends maycall on Friday, May 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fredendall FuneralHome in Altamont.Family Owned and OperatedSince 19215216 Western Avenue (Route 20)Guilderland, NY 356-5925

24 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 73 M&CRealty LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on2/13/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(26-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of GBLodging, LLC. Authority filed withSecy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on12/8/11. LLC Formed in (DE) on12/1/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave., Ste.1008, Albany, NY 12260: RegisteredAgent upon whom process may beserved: 99 Washington Ave., Ste.1008, Albany, NY 12260. DE addressof LLC: 1679 S. Dupont Hwy.,Ste. 100, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. OfOrg. filed with DE Secy. Of State,401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.Purpose: any lawful activity.(27-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ToadzBar & Grill, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 2/3/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(28-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of GoodWesthampton llc. Articles of Org.filed with NY Secretary of State(SSNY) on 12/30/11. Office location:Albany County. SSNY is designatedas agent upon whom process maybe served, SSNY shall mail serviceof process (SOP) to NW RegisteredAgent LLC @ 90 State St STE 700Office 40, Albany, NY 12207. NWRegistered Agent LLC is designatedas agent for SOP at 90 State St STE700 Office 40, Albany, NY 12207.Purpose: any lawful activity.(7-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Jar PartnersLLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on2/2/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(31-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of SweetSpring Queens Blvd LLC. Arts OfOrg. filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 2/22/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(30-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 142 MaconManagement LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 2/22/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave., Ste.1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom process may beserved: 99 Washington Ave., Ste.1008, Albany, NY 12260. Purpose:any lawful activity.(29-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 706 ClassonLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/8/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(32-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LKSAppraisal Services, LLC . Arts OfOrg. filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 1/30/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(33-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of the formation of RoxanneRobertson Media Consulting,LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NYSecretary of State (NS) on 4/4/2012,office location: Albany County, NSis designated as agent upon whomprocess may be served, NS shallmail service of process (SOP) toNW Registered Agent LLC @ 90State St STE 700 Office 40, NWRegistered Agent LLC is designatedas agent for SOP at 90 State St STE700 Office 40, purpose is any lawfulpurpose.(1-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF REGISTRATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP.NAME: MURRAY LLP. Certificateof Registration was filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 03/28/2012. Office location:Albany County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLP upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLP, c/oNorthwest Registered Agent, LLC,90 State Street, Suite 700, Office40, Albany, New York 12207. Purpose:Law. “(2-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of BearMountain Partners LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with NY Secy. of State(NS) on 2/13/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. NS is designated asagent upon whom process may beserved, NS shall mail service of process(SOP) to NW Registered AgentLLC @ 90 State St STE 700 Office40, NW Registered Agent LLC isdesignated as agent for SOP at 90State St STE 700 Office 40, purposeis any lawful purpose.(3-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of KIM-POP LLC. Articles of Org. filedwith NY Secretary of State (NS)on 4/13/2012, office location:Albany County, NS is designatedas agent upon whom process maybe served, NS shall mail service ofprocess (SOP) to NW RegisteredAgent LLC @ 90 State St STE 700Office 40, NW Registered AgentLLC is designated as agent for SOPat 90 State St STE 700 Office 40,purpose is any lawful purpose.(4-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OF:NAB Legal Marketing, LLC, officein Albany County; Articles ofOrganization filed with SSNY on3/19/2012. SSNY designated agentof LLC upon whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to: O’Connell and Aronowitz,ATTN: Nancy Sciocchetti, esq.,54 State Street, Albany, NY 12207.Purpose: any lawful acts and oractivities for which limited liabilitycompanies may be organized underthe LLC Law.(5-41-46)LEGAL NOTICE256 Jefferson YMJ LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/6/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(6-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qual. of KottonzooLLC. filed with Sec of State NY(SSNY): 2/14/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. Formed in FL: 12/23/10.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served & shall mail process to:c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8thAve, NY, NY 10011. Principal Office:2800 Biscayne Blvd # 900B, Miami,FL 33137. Arts. of Org. filed withDivision Of Corporations, 2661 ExecutiveCenter Circle, Tallahassee,FL 32301. Purpose: General.(7-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation ofZCOMSSS, LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on1/25/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 345 MeadowviewAve., Hewlett, NY 11557.Purpose: any lawful activity.(8-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LavidMusic Publishing LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 1/18/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 2130 TieboutAve., Ste 503, Bronx, NY 10457.Purpose: any lawful activity.(9-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 659Ocean Realty LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 1/11/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 7912 16thAve., Brooklyn, NY 11214. Purpose:any lawful activity.(10-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Wild CloverProductions, LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/23/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 460 W. 24thSt. #8F, New York, NY 10011. Purpose:any lawful activity.(17-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Feel on6th LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 3/23/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 496 Avenue of theAmericas, New York, NY 10011.Purpose: any lawful activity.(18-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Rage,Grace & Partners, LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/23/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 271 HicksSt. Apt #1, Brooklyn, NY 11201.Purpose: any lawful activity.(19-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Friedman-RothRetail Services LLC.Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy ofState (SSNY) on 3/13/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 381 Park Ave. S, Suite 1001,New York, NY 10016. Purpose: anylawful activity.(20-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of TysonTrading, LLC. Arts of Org. filed withNY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/6/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 632 Sandra Dr., Landing,NJ 07850. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(21-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 6 Mezabish,LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 2/21/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 118 Seven Spring Rd,Monroe, NY 10950. Purpose: anylawful activity.(22-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of MazeEnterprises, LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on1/27/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 357 Grand St.,New York, NY 10002. Purpose: anylawful activity.(23-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of OJML,LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 1/25/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 345 Meadowview Ave.,Hewlett, NY 11557. Purpose: anylawful activity.(24-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of BrickBergen Capital LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/20/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 381 Park Ave.S, Ste 1001, New York, NY 10016.Purpose: any lawful activity.(25-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of 150Riverside Op. LLC. Authority filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on3/22/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. LLC formed in Delaware(DE) on 3/20/12. SSNY is designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 25Robert Pitt Dr., Ste 204, Monsey,NY 10952. DE address of LLC:1181 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE19810. Cert. of Formation filed withDE Secy of State, 401 Federal St.Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose:any lawful activity.(26-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of PlasimHomes LLC. Authority filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 3/27/12.Office location: Albany County. LLCformed in Nevada (NV) on 12/5/03.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 1375 Broadway, Fl. 3,New York, NY 10018. NV address ofLLC: 7422 Yonie Ct, Las Vegas, NV89117. Cert. of Formation filed withNV Secy of State, 101 N. CarsonSt. Ste 3, Carson City, NV 89701.Purpose: any lawful activity.(27-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of L5E,LLC. Authority filed with Secy. OfState of N.Y. (SSNY) on 4/3/12. LLCformed in (TX) on 12/12/11. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 187Wolf Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY12205: Registered Agent uponwhom process may be served: 187Wolf Road, Suite 101, Albany, NY12205. TX address of LLC: 130 E.John Carpenter Frewy., Irving, TX75062. Cert. of Form. Filed withTX Office of Secy. Of State, PO Box13697, Austin, TX 78711. Purpose:any lawful activity.(30-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of ShermanSquires LLC.Articles of Org. filed with NYSec of State (NS) on 4/16/2012,location: Albany County, NS isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess may be served, NS shallmail service of process (SOP) toNW Registered Agent LLC @ 90State St STE 700 Office 40, NWRegistered Agent LLC is designatedas agent for SOP at 90 State St STE700 Office 40, purpose - any lawfulpurpose.(31-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of a LimitedLiability Company (LLC): Name:Pound of Prevention.Articles of Organization filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 3/12/2012, officelocation: Albany County, SSNY isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess may be served, SSNYshall mail service of process (SOP)to: C/O Pound of Prevention LLC,71 Summit Ave., Albany, NY 12209.Purpose: Any lawful purpose.(32-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 854Ocean Realty LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 1/11/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 7912 16thAve., Brooklyn, NY 11214. Purpose:any lawful activity.(11-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ENOYLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 4/2/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 260 Madison Ave., 2nd Fl., NewYork, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(12-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ChickenDelicious Restaurants LLC. Arts ofOrg. filed with NY Secy of State(SSNY) on 4/6/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY is designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 286Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223.Purpose: any lawful activity.(13-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LHUM-INV LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 4/2/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYis designated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail process to:630 W. 256th St., Bronx, NY 10471.Purpose: any lawful activity.(14-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 107-31C LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 3/29/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 55 Franklin Ave. #B-1,Brooklyn, NY 11205. Purpose: anylawful activity.(15-41-46)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Orange44 Partners LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on3/27/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 1220 Broadway,Ste 708, New York, NY 10001.Purpose: any lawful activity.(16-41-46)LEGAL NOTICEWorld Net Marketing LLC. Arts.of Org. filed with Secy. of State ofNY (SSNY) on 12/14/11. Office inAlbany County. SSNY designatedagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to PO Box10873, Albany, NY 12201. Purpose:General.(4-42-47)LEGAL NOTICEUpper Cuts Barbershop LLC.Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 2/21/12. Office inAlbany County. SSNY designatedagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to 178 WashingtonAve, Albany, NY 12210.Purpose: General.(5-42-47)LEGAL NOTICEBright Star Music LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 3/13/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(6-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Skyland Metal LLC.Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretaryof State (NS) on 4/13/2012,office location: Albany County,NS is designated as agent uponwhom process may be served,NS shall mail service of process(SOP) to NW Registered AgentLLC @90 State St. STE 700 Office40, NW Registered Agent LLC isdesignated as agent for SOP at90 State St. STE 700 Office 40,purpose is any lawful purpose.(7-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of qualification of Stu-Fund Realty, LLC.Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretaryof State (NS) on April 19, 2012office location: Albany County, NSis designated as agent upon whomprocess may be served, NS shallmail service of process (SOP) to In-Corp Services, Inc., One CommercePlaza, 99 Washington Ave., Ste.805-A, Albany, NY 12210-2822,InCorp Services, Inc. is designatedas agent for SOP at One CommercePlaza, 99 Washington Ave., Ste.805-A, Albany, NY 12210-2822.(8-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: BestRecipe for Life, LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 02/10/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY has been designatedas agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, Best Recipe for Life,LLC, 2958 New Scotland Rd, Voorheesville,NY 12186. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.(9-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of FormationNARX, LLC Articles of Org.filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY)3/23/2012. Office in Albany Co.SSNY desig. Agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processto 21 Everett Rd Ext, Albany,NY 12205. Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.(10-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: DON NOVELLA LLC. Articlesof Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 01/17/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 305 E.21 Street #7, New York, NY 10010.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.(11-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of EM StrategyCapital LLC.Articles of Org. filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 03/13/12, office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent upon whom process againstmay be served. SSNY shall mailservice of process (SOP) to NWRegistered Agent LLC @ 90 StateSt STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY12207. NW Registered Agent LLCis designated as agent for SOPat 90 State St STE 700 Office 40,Albany NY 12207. Purpose is anylawful purpose.(12-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of EM StrategyManagement LLC.Articles of Org. filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 03/08/12, office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent upon whom process againstmay be served. SSNY shall mailservice of process (SOP) to NWRegistered Agent LLC @ 90 StateSt STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY12207. NW Registered Agent LLCis designated as agent for SOPat 90 State St STE 700 Office 40,Albany, NY 12207. Purpose is anylawful purpose.(13-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of qualification of EMStrategy Value Fund LP.Articles of Org. filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 03/19/12, office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent upon whom process againstmay be served. SSNY shall mailservice of process (SOP) to NWRegistered Agent LLC @ 90 StateSt STE 700 Office 40, Albany, NY12207. NW Registered Agent LLCis designated as agent for SOPat 90 State St STE 700 Office 40,Albany, NY 12207. Purpose is anylawful purpose.(14-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY(LLC)The name of the LLC is R.J.Hughes Automotive, LLC.The Articles of Organization of theLLC were filed with the NY Secretaryof State on March 16, 2012.The purpose of the LLC is to engagein any lawful act or activity. Theoffice of the LLC is to be locatedin Albany County. The Secretaryof State is the designated agentof the LLC upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.The address to which the Secretaryof State shall mail a copy of anyprocess is 15 Homewood Avenue,Watervliet, New York 12189.(15-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY(LLC)The name of the LLC is Mr.Danny’s Supermarket, LLC.The Articles of Organization of theLLC were filed with the NY Secretaryof State on March 16, 2012.The purpose of the LLC is to engagein any lawful act or activity. Theoffice of the LLC is to be locatedin Albany County. The Secretaryof State is the designated agentof the LLC upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.The address to which the Secretaryof State shall mail a copy of anyprocess is 1785 Central Avenue,Apt 5, Albany, New York 12210.(16-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: FREEDOM SQUAREGROUP LLC. Application for Authoritywas filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY) on07/06/11. The LLC was originallyfiled with the Secretary of Stateof Delaware on 5/25/11. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, c/oNorthwest Registered Agent, LLC,90 State Street, Suite 700, Office40, Albany, New York 12207. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.(18-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of LLC-IQBAL 7 LLC has filed an Articlesof Organization with the Secretaryof State of New York on 3/23/12. Itsoffice is located in Albany County.The Secretary of State has beendesignated as agent upon whomprocess may be served. A copy ofany process shall be mailed to 24Mercer St., Albany, NY 12203. Itsbusiness is to engage in any lawfulactivity for which limited liabilitycompanies may be organized underSection 203 of the New York LimitedLiability Company Act.(23-42-47)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: EXELSIOR INVESTMENTGROUP, LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY) on04/01/2011. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY has been designatedas agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the LLC c/o Stephen A.Stone, P.O. Box 5, Rensselaerville,N.Y. 12147. Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.(1-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of a LimitedLiability Company: Haugh ConsultingLLC, Articles of Org. filed w/Sec. of State of New York (SSNY)on 3/21/2012. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated Agentof LLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copy ofprocess to Haugh Consulting, LLC,55 Harris Ave, Albany, NY 12208.Purpose: any lawful activity. Nospecific dissolve date.(2-43-48)LEGAL NOTICEUpstate Marketing ServicesLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/16/12.Office in Albany County. SSNY isthe designated agent of the LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto 32 Emerick Lane, Loudonville,NY 12211. Purpose: For any lawfulactivity.(3-43-48)LEGAL NOTICE501 Wyona LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 3/1/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(5-43-48)

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 25LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICEWJ House LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on3/28/12. Office in Albany County.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto PO Box 10873, Albany, NY 12201.Purpose: General.(4-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION FORAUTHORITY OF DESTEK ENGI-NEERING, LLC. Application forAuthority was filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY) on03/25/11. The LLC was originallyfiled with the Secretary of State ofGeorgia on 1/19/11. Office location:Albany County. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copyof process to 3935 Nemours TrailNW, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Purpose:Engineering Services.(1-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of limitedliability company (LLC). Name:CCA Real Estate Development,LLC. Articles of Organization filedwith Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 12/14/11. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail copy of process to the LLC, c/oChris Wessell 12 Elmwood RoadMenands, NY 12204. Purpose: anylawful purpose.(2-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation domestic ofBHL Client Services LLC.Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretaryof State (NS) on January 31,2012, office location: Albany County,NS is designated as agent uponwhom process may be served, NSshall mail service of process (SOP)to NW Registered Agent LLC @ 90State St STE 700 Office 40, NWRegistered Agent LLC is designatedas agent for SOP at 90 State St STE700 Office 40, purpose is any lawfulpurpose.(3-39-44)LEGAL NOTICEStar Rock LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on12/23/11. Office in Albany County.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto PO Box 10873, Albany, NY 12201.Purpose: General.(5-39-44)LEGAL NOTICEFlatbush Note Holder LLC. Arts.of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 2/7/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(6-39-44)LEGAL NOTICEW6 Facility LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on8/12/11. Office in Albany County.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto PO Box 10873, Albany, NY 12201.Purpose: General.(7-39-44)LEGAL NOTICE291A Monroe YMJ LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 3/26/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(8-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qual. of OOHMS NYLLC. filed with Sec of State NY(SSNY): 3/22/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. Formed in DE: 8/11/2011.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served & shall mail process to:c/o Usacorp Inc., PO Box 10873,Albany, NY 12201. Foreign add:United States Corporation Agents,Inc., 1521 Concord Pike #301, Wilmington,DE 19803. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State Of DE Division OfCorporations, 401 Federal St, Dover,DE 19901. Purpose: General.(9-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of EuroCollection USA LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/21/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 167 Webster Ave.,Brooklyn, NY 11230. Purpose: anylawful activity.(10-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of JL SouthamptonLLC. Arts of Org. filed withNY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/23/12Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 425 Park Ave. 18th Fl.,New York, NY 10022. Purpose: anylawful activity.(11-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of NA RealtyHoldings LLC. Arts of Org. filed withNY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/21/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 25 Robert Pitt Dr., Ste204, Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose:any lawful activity.(12-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of PoeticHoldings II LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on3/21/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 575 8th Ave., 16thFl., New York, NY 10018. Purpose:any lawful activity.(13-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of PoeticHoldings III LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on3/21/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 575 8th Ave., 16thFl., New York, NY 10018. Purpose:any lawful activity.(14-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of SenecaMews LLC. Arts of Org. filed withNY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/21/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 341 Wallabout St., Ste1A, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Purpose:any lawful activity.(15-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of SpartanManagement LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/23/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(37-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: RELENTLESS AWARE-NESS, LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretary of Stateof New York (SSNY) on 01/03/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYhas been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, POBOX 3083 Albany, New York 12203.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.(22-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of LittleMouse Technologies LLC. Articles ofOrg. filed with NY Secretary of State(NS) on 1/25/2012, office location:Albany County, NS is designated asagent upon whom process may beserved, NS shall mail service of process(SOP) to NW Registered AgentLLC @ 1773 Western Ave Albany NY12203, NW Registered Agent LLCis designated as agent for SOP at1773 Western Ave Albany NY 12203,purpose is any lawful purpose.(23-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Selah RealtyLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/13/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(24-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of GeorgeSmit Superfund, LLC. Arts Of Org.filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 1/25/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(25-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Jones OfBoerum Hill LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/3/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(26-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of WonderDelight LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on11/8/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(27-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Wesley-Ash Healthcare Logistics, LLC. ArtsOf Org. filed with Secy. Of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 12/6/11. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(28-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of ICI ApparelLLC. Authority filed with Secy.Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/24/11.LLC Formed in (DE) on 10/19/11.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260: Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. DE address ofLLC: 1679 S. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 100,Dover, DE 19901. Arts. Of Org. filedwith DE Secy. Of State, 401 FederalSt., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: anylawful activity.(29-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ScottRothenberg, DDS, MD, PLLC. ArtsOf Org. filed with Secy. Of State ofNY (SSNY) on 12/6/11. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designatedas agent of PLLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 99Washington Ave., Ste. 1008, Albany,NY 12260. Registered Agent uponwhom process may be served: 99Washington Ave., Ste. 1008, Albany,NY 12260. Purpose: Profession ofMedicine & Dentistry.(30-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of OzzyFarman, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/25/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(31-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 34 WoodwardRealty, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/25/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(32-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of MedicalOffice of Manhattan Real EstateLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/13/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(33-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of JosephineShokrian Studio, LLC. Arts Of Org.filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 1/26/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(34-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of MerrickDevelopment LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/26/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(35-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 5606 West56, LLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(36-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of WaterfrontDevelopment LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/23/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(38-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 2250Holding, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 12/20/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(39-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ZoeHomes LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on1/13/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(40-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 300 Kingsland,LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on1/17/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(41-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 2JFP RealtyHolding, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/17/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(42-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Liv OliverLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/19/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(43-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Star DistributorsUSA LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/18/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(44-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of V DesignConstructing, LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/11/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(45-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of HartlandAvenue LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on1/25/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(46-39-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Ivy & LaceConsignment Boutique, LLC. Arts OfOrg. filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 1/17/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(47-39-44)LEGAL NOTICETHE DUTCH POT LLCNOTICE OF FORMATION OFLLC THE DUTCH POT LLC Art. OfOrg. Filed with NYS Dept. of State4/10/12. Office location: AlbanyCo. SSNY is designated as agentupon whom process against LLCmay be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to: The LLC, c/oDanielle Davis, 55A Knights Bridge,Guilderland, New York 12084. Anylawful purpose.(5-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of a LimitedLiability Company (LLC): Name:NANO ZONE TECHNOLOGIESLLC, Articles of Organization filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 02/23/2012. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to: NANO ZONETECHNOLOGIES LLC, C/O Paula A.Dalotto Simpson, 60 Brandle Road,Altamont, NY 12009. Purpose: AnyLawful Purpose.(6-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of limitedliability company (LLC). Name:Thomas R. Burns at Blairhouse, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 1/23/2012. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may serves.SSNY shall mail a copy of process tothe LLC, c/o Thomas Burns, PO Box558, Newtonville NY 12128. PurposeAny lawful purpose.(8-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: PatriciaRichards at Blairhouse, LLC. Articlesof organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 02.12.2012. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY hasdesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process agaist it maybe served. SSNY shall mail a copyof process to the LLC, c/o PatriciaRichards, PO Box 558, Newtonville,NY 12128. Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.(9-40-45)LEGAL NOTICEFairlawn Racing, LLC has beenformed by the filing of articles ofincorporation with the N.Y.S. Departmentof State on March 29, 2012.The secretary of state has beendesignated to receive service of processand copy of such service maybe mailed to the principal businesslocation, 138 Russell Rd, Albany,NY 12203 in Albany County. Thepurpose of the business is to ownand manage race horses.(10-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of AtlasValley LLC. Authority filed with Secy.Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 03/02/12.LLC Formed in (DE) on 02/24/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260: Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. DE address ofLLC: 1679 South Dupont Highway,Suite 100, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. OfOrg. filed with DE Secretary of State,401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.Purpose: any lawful activity.(11-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of MetropolisMarketing Media LLC. Arts Of Org.filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 2/14/12. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(16-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of J&L Acquisitions& Mergers, LLC. Arts OfOrg. filed with Secy. Of State of NY(SSNY) on 11/8/11. Office location:Albany County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Registered Agent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(17-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Mama’sGirl, LLC. Arts Of Org. filed withSecy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on1/25/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(18-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of NorthernValue Partners, LLC. Authority filedwith Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY)on 1/30/12. LLC Formed in (DE)on 2/14/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260: RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. DE addressof LLC: 1679 S. Dupont Hwy.,Ste. 100, Dover, DE 19901. Arts. OfOrg. filed with DE Secy. Of State,401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901.Purpose: any lawful activity.(19-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of UnitedRealty Three LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/27/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(20-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 2432 RealtyLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/2/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(21-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of AHDS BagelLLC. Arts Of Org. filed with Secy.Of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/7/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(22-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Giri LLC.Arts Of Org. filed with Secy. Of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 1/27/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(23-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of EmzeeyMusic and Entertainment, LLC. ArtsOf Org. filed with Secy. Of Stateof NY (SSNY) on 1/27/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Registered Agentupon whom process may be served:99 Washington Ave., Ste. 1008,Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: anylawful activity.(24-40-45)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of NBZ3rd Ave. LLC. Arts Of Org. filedwith Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY)on 2/3/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 99 Washington Ave.,Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260. RegisteredAgent upon whom processmay be served: 99 WashingtonAve., Ste. 1008, Albany, NY 12260.Purpose: any lawful activity.(25-40-45)

26 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICEPark Avenue ALP LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/20/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(6-43-48)LEGAL NOTICERh Real Estate LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 1/5/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstitmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(7-43-48)LEGAL NOTICERank And Style LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/24/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to c/o Usacorp Inc., POBox 10873, Albany, NY 12201.Purpose: General.(8-43-48)LEGAL NOTICEOrkids NYC I LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/26/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(9-43-48)LEGAL NOTICEArtistic Fruit LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/12/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(10-43-48)LEGAL NOTICEThucydides LLC. Arts. of Org.filed with Secy. of State of NY(SSNY) on 4/30/12. Office in AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to PO Box 10873, Albany,NY 12201. Purpose: General.(11-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 15 SaintMarks Place 6A LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 4/18/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 15 St MarksPl. Apt. 6B, New York, NY 10003.Purpose: any lawful activity.(13-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 243 West135th Street LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on4/12/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 174 5th Ave.Ste 301, New York, NY 10010.Purpose: any lawful activity.(14-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of iTouchLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 4/19/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 22 N. Rigaud Rd, Spring Valley,NY 10977. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(21-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ManhattanProperty Holdings, LLC.Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy ofState (SSNY) on 4/19/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 260 Madison Ave. 2nd Fl., NewYork, NY 10016. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(22-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of TheCocktail Party Love Mary, LLC.Arts of Org. filed with NY Secy ofState (SSNY) on 4/16/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 135 W. 20th St. 6th Fl., NewYork, NY 10011. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(23-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYPursuant to the Limited LiabilityCompany Law of the State of NewYork, notice is hereby given that thelimited liability company with thename “130 Brickhouse Properties,LLC” (“LLC”) has been formed.The Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State ofthe State of New York (SSSNY) onApril 9, 2012. The office of the LLCis to be located in Albany County,New York. The SSSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. The post officeaddress to which the SSSNY shallmail a copy of any process servedis: 130 Brickhouse Properties, LLC,1349 Broadway, Bldg. 2E, Albany,New York 12204. The nature of thebusiness of the LLC is to engage inany lawful act or activity for whichlimited liability companies may beorganized under the Limited LiabilityCompany Law.(24-43-48)LEGAL NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATIONFORThis That N That LLCThe Articles of Organization forThis That N That LLC. were filedwith the Secretary of State May 2 nd ,2012. The office of the Companyis located in Albany County. TheSecretary of State has been designatedas the agent upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address to which the Secretaryof State shall mail any processagainst the LLC is 99 pine ST. #C-107, Albany, New York 12207.The LLC’s purpose is to conductany lawful business or activity aspermitted by applicable law.Thomas J. Gabriels, Esq.99 Pine StreetAlbany, NY 12207(25-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of TravelStaff, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 03/06/12.Office location: Albany County.Corporation Service Company isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Corporation Service Companyshall mail process to: 6551Park of Commerce Blvd., BocaRaton, FL 33487. Purpose: anylawful activity.(29-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of JLIGBusiness Group LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 4/23/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to the LLC, 911 CentralAve., Ste 325, Albany, NY 12206.Purpose: any lawful activity.(12-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 3572 GLLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 3/20/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 829 Midland Ave., Yonkers,NY 10704. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(15-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of AR TwentyLLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 4/13/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail process to:250 47th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220.Purpose: any lawful activity.(16-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of BrightonBK LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 4/26/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 2001 Flatbush Ave.,Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: anylawful activity.(17-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of BrightonNY LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 4/26/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 2001 Flatbush Ave.,Brooklyn, NY 11234. Purpose: anylawful activity.(18-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of CRP 482Riverdale Avenue LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/5/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 1841 Broadway,Ste 400, New York, NY 10023.Purpose: any lawful activity.(19-43-48)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of ESBHoldings Group LLC. Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY)on 3/7/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: POB 668,Monsey, NY 10952. Purpose: anylawful activity.(20-43-48)LEGAL NOTICETown of Knox ResidentsPlease be advised that effectiveSaturday, May 26, 2012 the hoursfor the Town Clerk in the Town ofKnox are as follows: Monday’sand Tuesday’s, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m.; closed Saturday’s until Saturday,September 8, 2012. Hoursalso by appointment, if you needan appointment, please call theTown Hall at 872-2551 during theabove hours or I can be reachedat home at 872-9724.KIMBERLY D. SWAINKNOX TOWN CLERK(18-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of 14 MaujerRealty LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on3/30/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: 515Rockaway Ave., Valley Stream,NY 11581. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(1-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of DBPB1174 LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/12.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 1419 60th St., Brooklyn,NY 11219. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(2-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of DBPB955 LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NYSecy of State (SSNY) on 1/12/12.Office location: Albany County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 1419 60th St., Brooklyn,NY 11219. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.(3-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of MY-CHECK LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on2/13/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 25 Robert PittDr. Suite 204, Monsey, NY 10952.Purpose: any lawful activity.(4-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of SatffMal,LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 11/30/11. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 431 Beach 20th St., Far Rockaway,NY 11691. Purpose: anylawful activity.(5-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of StaffCRM,LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NY Secyof State (SSNY) on 12/29/11. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: 431 Beach 20th St., Far Rockaway,NY 11691. Purpose: anylawful activity.(6-44-49)LEGAL NOTICEN o t i c e o f F o r m a t i o n o fStaffCRM-2, LLC. Arts of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on12/29/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: 431 Beach20th St., Far Rockaway, NY 11691.Purpose: any lawful activity.(7-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification of TDMerchant Services LLC. Authorityfiled with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY)on 04/27/12. LLC Formed in (DE) on10/25/11. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 80 State Street, Albany,NY 12207-2543. RegisteredAgent upon whom process may beserved: CSC, 80 State Street, Albany,NY 12207-2543. DE addressof LLC: c/o CSC, 2711 CentervilleRoad, Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE19808. Arts. Of Org. filed with DESecretary of State, P.O. Box 898,Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: anylawful activity.(8-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of limitedliability company. Name: GambacortaGroup LLC. Articles of Org.filed with the Secretary of State ofNY (SSNY) on 3/29/2012. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to the LLC at4 Valleyview Dr., Albany, NY 12208.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.(9-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of CM FoxSenior Living LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on2/9/12. Office in Albany County.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process against it maybe served. SSNY shall mail processto 2390 Western Ave, GuilderlandNY 12084. Purpose is any lawfulpurpose.(10-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Modi Ventures, LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretaryof State of New York (SSNY)on 05/01/12. Office location: AlbanyCounty. SSNY has been designatedas agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto NW Registered Agent LLC @ 90State St STE 700 Office 40, NWRegistered Agent LLC is designatedas agent for SOP at 90 State St STE700 Office 40. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.(11-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: NORTHWAY TAXI, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 05/04/12. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, 3Broadway, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.(12-44-49)LEGAL NOTICEREQUEST FOR PROPOSALSPlease take notice that the Townof Berne is requesting a proposalfrom a New York State Professionallicensed for hazardous materialstesting to provide services in supportof the interior modifications ofa former church building conversionto a new town library.Specifications can be obtainedfrom the Berne Town Clerk, 1656Helderberg Trail, PO Box 57,Berne, NY 12023, 518-872-1448.Cost proposals shall be submittedby June 12, 2012By order of the Town Board ofthe Town of BerneDated: May 14, 2012Patricia M. FavreauTown ClerkTown of Berne(14-44)LEGAL NOTICENotice of Qualification ofApercevue LLC. Authority filedwith Secy of State of New York(SSNY): 2/21/12. Office location:Albany County. LLC formed inNew Jersey: 12/13/11. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail serviceof process to registered agent atInCorp Services, Inc., 208 WestState St, Trenton, NJ 08608-1022.LLC principal address: PO Box2405, Princeton, NJ 08543-2405.Certificate of LLC filed with Secy ofState of NJ, NJ Division of Revenue,Corporate Records Unit, PO Box450, Trenton, NJ 08625. Purpose:Any lawful activity.(16-44-49)LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of DYTAdvisors LLC. Articles of Org. filedwith NY Secretary of State (NS) onJanuary 23rd, 2012, office location:Albany County, NS is designatedas agent upon whom process maybe served, NS shall mail service ofprocess (SOP) to NW RegisteredAgent LLC @ 90 State St STE 700Office 40, NW Registered AgentLLC is designated as agent for SOPat 90 State St STE 700 Office 40,purpose is any lawful purpose.(17-44-49)LEGAL NOTICEVOORHEESVILLE CENTRALSCHOOL DISTRICT432 New Salem RoadVoorheesville, NY 12186NOTICE TO PARENTS / GUARD-IANS / TAXPAYERSDue to low participation in thebreakfast program, the VoorheesvilleCentral School District isapplying to the State of New Yorkfor an extension of the waiver fromtaking part in the National BreakfastProgram for Voorheesville ElementarySchool for the 2012-2013school year. Provision will be madefor students in need.(20-44)LEGAL NOTICEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that theTown Board of the Town of Rensselaervilleseeks proposals fromengineering firms to provide anEngineering Assessment Reportfor the Lake Myosotis Dam, “Large,Class - High Hazard: Pond HillRoad, Rensselaerville, NY. The EngineeringAssessment Report must,at a minimum, include the following;1.- Hazard classification evaluation,2. - Complete Safety Inspection, 3. -Evaluation of the dam’s spillway capacity,4. - Evaluation of the dam’sstructural stability, 5 - Evaluation ofthe dam’s outlet works (reservoirdrain) capacity, 6 - Review of thedam’s Emergency Action Plan,and 7 - Provide a conclusion as towhether the dam is in conformancewith current dam regulations andsafety guidance.The engineering assessmentmust be preformed by a professionalengineer registered to practice inNew York State and possessing appropriateexperience in evaluationof dams of type, size and locationto be assessed. Proposals shouldalso include a description of theapplicant firm’s relevant experienceand should identify those personnelwithin the firm who would providethe requested services and theirprofessional qualifications. Interestedengineering firms please contactSupervisor Valerie Lounsburyfor more information and for theNYS DEC Division of Water Type 6of New York Rules and Regulation,Part 673.13. at 518-797-3798 or239-4225 during normal businesshours. Non-collusive bidding certificatemust accompany all bids.The Town Board reserves the rightto reject any and all proposalsreceived.Successful engineering firm mustprovide the Town of Rensselaervillewith a certificate of insurance in theamount of $1,000,000/$2,000,000naming the Town as an additionalinsured.Proposals must be received bythe Town Clerk at the RensselaervilleTown Hall, 87 Barger Road,Medusa, NY no later than 6:45 PMon May 29, 2012.May 14, 2012BY ORDER OFTHE TOWN BOARDKathleen A. HallenbeckTown Clerk(13-44)LEGAL NOTICEESTOPPEL NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe resolution published herewithhas been adopted by the TownBoard of the Town of Guilderland,on the 15th day of May, 2012 andthe validity of the obligations authorizedby such resolution may behereafter contested only if:(1) (a) such obligations wereauthorized for an object or purposefor which the Town is not authorizedto expend money or(b) if the provisions of law whichshould have been complied withas of the date of publication ofthis notice were not substantiallycomplied with and an action, suitor proceeding contesting such validityis commenced within twentydays after the date of publicationof this notice; or(2) such obligations were authorizedin violation of the provisionsof the Constitution of New York.Dated: May 15, 2012Rosemary CentiTown ClerkSUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONThe following is a summary ofa resolution adopted by the TownBoard of the Town of Guilderland,Albany County, New York (the“Town”) on May 15, 2012. Theresolution authorizes the issuanceof refunding serial bonds (the“Refunding Bonds”) and sale ofthe Refunding Bonds in an amountnot to exceed $17,500,000, andamends and restates a refundingresolution adopted by the TownBoard on April 12, 2012. Theproceeds from the sale of theRefunding Bonds shall be used forthe specific purpose of refundingcertain serial bonds of the Townissued in 1996, 2001, 2003 and2005 (the “Prior Bonds”). TheRefunding Bonds are being issuedin accordance with the terms of arefunding financial plan (the “RefundingFinancial Plan”) preparedfor the Town.(19-14)LEGAL NOTICESTATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF ALBANYVOORHEESVILLE CENTRALSCHOOL DISTRICTVOORHEESVILLE, NEW YORK12186NOTICE TO BIDDERSSealed bids will be received atthe Voorheesville Central SchoolDistrict office located in the ClaytonA. Bouton Jr./Sr. High SchoolBuilding, 432 New Salem Road,Voorheesville, New York until 3 p.m.,Wednesday, May 30, 2012, for:ASPHALT PAVINGHARDWOOD FLOOR REFIN-ISHINGOCCASIONAL ELECTRICALREPAIROCCASIONAL PLUMBING RE-PAIRPRINTING SERVICESSEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTE-NANCESpecifications and bid formsmay be obtained at the DistrictOffice (518-765-3313, ext. 109).Contracts will be awarded perstated specifications. 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28 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Services AvailableADOPTIONMISCELLANEOUSgarage salesNeed homecare? Experiencedcaregivers specializing in eldercare,including Alzheimer’s, dementia,stroke, rehab, respite in your homeand more. Background checked, affordablerates. Call 368-7094. 44-1tJHI Enterprises, 2261 WesternTpke., Duanesburg. Rentals, Sales,Welding, Excavation, Landscaping,Chippers, Stumpers, Trailers,Trenches,. We buy and sell industrialand agricultural equipment.(518) 355-1709 43-12t (7/26)Custom Baths by Ryan. Bathroomspecialist full services includingdisposal and complete deliveryand install of new bathroom.518-817-5039. 41-tfHANDYMAN-PLUS, No job toosmall, fully insured, over 25 yearsexperience, free estimates, seniordiscount, calls returned promptly.518-522-4464. 41-5tCall Phil at Tri-County Painting.Your best bet for a job well done ata reasonable cost. 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The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 29Corolla, NC Vacation Homes!rindleyeachClassified AdsOver 500 Vacation Homesfrom Duck to Corolla,Oceanfront to Soundfront,Private Pools, Hot Tubs,Pets and More…VACATIONS & SALESBook Online at www.brindleybeach.com1-877-64-BEACH“SERVICE FIRST… FUN ALWAYS!”WE BUY HOMES FOR CASH!Arms Fair &Sportsman’sEXPONEED TO SELL YOUR HOME FAST?Call Us Todayfor a Free andConfidential Consultation(Absolutely No Obligation)CASH IN AS LITTLE AS 5 DAYS518-380-6555Sportsplex of Halfmoon —The GREATER CAPITAL DISTRICT Area HUGE GUN SHOW!Clifton Park, NY • May 19 & 20Saturday: 9am-5pm • Sunday: 9am-3pmOne Day Admisision: $8 • Senior Citizen (60+): $7 • Under 14 Free w/ AdultBUY • SELL • TRADEThe SportsPlex if off Rt. 9 at 6 Corporate DriveAdirondack Northway Exit 9 then Rt. 9 SouthNEW EASTCOASTARMS COLLECTORSASSOCIATESNEACA Premier Capital District Gun ShowThe Public is Urged to Participate by bringing items to sell or trade withexhibitors! All modern guns sold must go thru Fed. Background Check.For More Info: NEACA, Inc. • 518-664-9743 • www.NEACA.comDavid Petronis, PO Box 385, 38 N. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118REAL ESTATE AUCTIONFulton & Hamilton CountyTax Foreclosed PropertiesWednesday, June 13th at 11AMHeld at: Holiday Inn, Johnstown, NYFor a FREE Brochure, visit our web site or call:Equal Employment OpportunityRUSA career seminar - Capital 2col x 2.indd 1www.haroff.com(800) 292-7653HAROFFAUCTION & REALTY, Inc.YES, there is an affordable,hassle-free checking accountWith Essential Checking, there’s no charge for teller, phone ordrive-thru transactions. There’s also no monthly fee or minimumbalance, free online banking, loan discounts and more!Apply online today or call (518) 783-2211!20 Wade Road, Latham, NY 12110www.communityresource.coopCould Real Estate Sales be right for you?Join us for a FREE Real Estate Sales SeminarWednesday, May 23 rd at theRealtyUSA Professional Development Centerlocated at 1547 Route 9, Clifton Parkfrom 6:00 - 7:00 PMYou may choose to sell from one of our 10 local sales officesPlease RSVP to 348-7100 ext 526or e-mail: trainingcenter@RealtyUSA.comwith your name, address & telephone number-Virginia Seaside Lots-Spectacular 3+ acre estate lots in the mostexclusive development on the seaside (themainland) overlooking Chincoteague Bay,islands and ocean beyond. Gated entrance,caretaker, private paved roads, communitypier, boat ramp, pool and club house whichincludes 2 bdrm. guest suites for propertyowners. Great climate, fishing, clamming andNational Seashore beaches nearby. Just 30miles south of Ocean City, Md. Absolute buyof a lifetime, recent bank sale makes these lotsavailable at 1/3 original price! Priced at only$49,000 to $65,000.For more info call (757) 824-5284or email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.comwebsite with pictures: www.corbinhall.comCome to The Enterprise for beautifulColor Copies5/2/2012 12:14:30 PMcolor business cards, postcards, flyers, posters123 Maple AveAltamont861-6641SchoharieChamber tohost mini-golftournamentfund-raiserThe Schoharie County Chamberof Commerce will be hostingits annual Miniature and Par-3Golf Tournament fund-raiser onJune 14.The event will be held atGobbler’s Knob Miniature Golfand Par-3 Course, Route 145in Cobleskill at 4:30 p.m. Participatingfour-person teams willplay an 18-hole round of minigolfor a nine-hole round of par-3golf. Deadline for registration isJune 11.Registration is $25 per person.Dinner is $20. To register, contactDebbie Stalker at the Chamberoffice at 296-8022 or via email atadmin@schohariechamber.com.Ice skate withAchilles EdgeThe Albany Figure SkatingClub’s award-winning AchillesEdge Synchronized Skating teamwill hold a free skating event onSaturday, May 19 from 3:30 p.m.to 5 p.m. at the Clifton Park IceArena (16 Clifton Common Blvd.,Clifton Park).This event is designed to introduceinterested figure skaters tothe exciting sport of synchronizedskating. Skaters of all ages andabilities are welcome. The eventis free to participants, and priorsynchronized skating experienceis not required.Synchronized skating is a teamsport in which 8 to 20 skatersperform complex maneuverstogether as a group. Accordingto United States Figure Skating,it is the fastest growing figureskating discipline in the country.Synchro is great training for allskaters – it helps with speed,turns, coordination, stamina,and edges.For more information aboutthe Skate With the Synchro Teamevent or the Albany FSC’s AchillesEdge Synchronized Skatingteam, please contact Tara Di-Risio at tdirisio@verizon.net orvisit the club’s website at www.albanyfsc.org.PrintandDesign!Newsletters,Stationary,brochures,programs,businesscards,imprinting...and more(518)-861-6641info@altamontenterprise.comwww.altamontenterprise.com

30 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012Hard throwing Gatt mows batters down at record paceBy Jordan J. MichaelVOORHEESVILLE –– AmandaGatt is mowing batters down.Hitters look like clowns andwant to frown. This isn’t newin town.Gatt is averaging close to 15strikeouts per game. Her seasontotal of 264 broke her previousVoorheesville softball record of250 set in 2011. She’s thrown fourno-hitters this year, too.In an 11-inning win over Fonda,Gatt struck out 24 batters. SheYou have to have the knowledgeto get a hitter out –– many goodhitters out there –– throw otherpitches.”Head Coach Matt Fiato saidthat Gatt and catcher Bryn Davieshave been working reallywell together. A great pitcheralways needs a great catcher.Davies, Fiato, and Gatt all callpitches. Whatever the formula,the results have been dazzling.“She’s already very, very good,but, if the change-up is working“I think about the team a lot morebecause I know I can’t do everything by myself.”pitches practically every inningof every game for the Blackbirdsand her first start of 2012 wasalmost a perfect game until thelast out of the last inning.The junior pitcher doesn’t havea swelled head. When asked abouther accomplishments, she focuseson the team –– not herself.“It’s a lot of work and I try myhardest, but I think about theteam a lot more because I knowI can’t do everything by myself,”Gatt said after a tight 2-to-1 lossto Schalmont on Monday. “I stillneed my team behind me. It’s reallyhard to think about yourselfin this situation.”Gatt is a power pitcher witha rigid fastball, but she can alsorely on a change-up or curve ball.It’s the mix of pitches that getsbatters out.“You learn how to use pitcheswell,” said Gatt. “It’s not like youcan throw a fastball every timeand expect to get everyone out.well, then it’s very hard to get ahit,” Fiato said. “You don’t knowwhat’s coming.”With Gatt’s unbelievable performanceon the mound, it’s easyto assume that Voorheesvillewould have an outstanding recordto match. But, the Birds are7-7 in the Colonial Council and9-9 overall going into Wednesday’sgame at Albany Academy.The team hasn’t been scoringmany runs.So, it’s bittersweet in a way. IsVoorheesville relying too muchon Gatt’s pitching?“We just haven’t scored manyruns this year,” said Fiato. “Weget two or three runs a game, sowe have to start hitting better.We need a timely hit.”At least the Blackbirds don’thave to worry about pitchinganytime soon.“I feel in control,” said Gatt,“but I can’t do this without myteam.”Berne-Knox-Westerlo Little League ScoresWeek 2Majors Baseball DivisionDate Home Team Away Team05/07/12 Middleburgh DJS Refuse: 6 Fox Creek Market BKW: 1405/07/12 Hannan’s Paving BKW: 10 Middleburgh MTCO: 505/11/12 American LL: 4 Hannan’s Paving BKW: 1405/12/12 Hannan’s Paving BKW: 18 Middleburgh DJS Refuse: 205/12/12 Fox Creek Market BKW: 11 Middleburgh MTCO: 6Minors Baseball DivisionDate Home Team Away Team5/12/12 Duanesburg Auto: 5 Countryside Mobil Knox: 115/12/12 Turnpike Power Equipment Berne: 10 Middleburgh: 6Minors Softball DivisionDate Home Team Away Team5/9/12 Helderberg Community Energy: 14 Middleburgh Hardware: 85/12/12 Middleburgh Hardware: 16 Mountainview Prosthetics: 105/12/12 Middleburgh Aarons Electric: 10 Helderberg Community Energy: 14Farm Baseball DivisionDate Home Team Away Team5/12/12 Knox Bombers: 7 Middleburgh Breakabeen General: 4The Voorheesville Friends of Music Proudly Presents:Sunday, May 20 th 2:00 to 5:00 P.M.Pitching machine: After breaking Voorheesville’s record for strikeouts in a softball season with 245last year, junior Amanda Gatt has struck out 264 batters in 2012 with two games remaining. She’spitched practically every inning for the Blackbirds (9-9) this season, including four complete gameno-hitters. Gatt struck out 24 in an 11-inning victory over Fonda.Cashin still running strong for CobleskillSophomore Conor Cashin, ofVoorheesville, was the top performerfor the State Universityof New York College at Cobleskillmen’s track and field team lastSaturday at the Oneonta MayInvitational.NOTICETOWN OF NEW SCOTLANDWATER CUSTOMERSWATER MAIN FLUSHING WILL BEGIN ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012AND CONTINUE THROUGH TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012. FLUSHINGWILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M.Tuesday, May 22ndWednesday, May 23rdThursday, May 24thCashin met the Eastern CollegeAthletic Conference (ECAC)Division III Championship qualifyingstandard in the 800-meterrun with a time of 1:54.93. He finishedsixth place in the event.Cobleskill and Cashin will nextclip and saveNORTHEAST WATER DISTRICTFONT GROVE RD., HELDERVALE,AND SWIFT RD. WATER DISTRICTFEURA BUSH WATER DISTRICTbe in action at the 2012 ECACDivision III Outdoor Track &Field Championships hosted byRensselaer Polytechnic Institutein Troy, which start today andresume tomorrow. Events begineach day at 9 p.m.Wednesday, May 30thCLARKSVILLE WATER DISTRICTSome discoloration may occur which could result in staining of laundry.Customers are advised to check water before using. If discoloration occurs, runcold water until it clears.For additional information, or if discoloration persists, call 475-0385between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.clip and save

The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 31One very big inning makes a huge difference for BKW’s softball teamBy Jordan J. MichaelBERNE –– It only takes oneinning to turn a softball game upsidedown. Berne-Knox-Westerlohas been way too familiar withthat notion this season.The Bulldogs have beenon both ends of a oneinningrally. Judging byits 3-10 record, the teamhas most often been onthe negative side. LastFriday, BKW gave up fiveruns to Schoharie in theseventh inning of its lasthome game.The Bulldogs’ spiritswere running high –– smiles andhugs abounded –– with a 6-to-3lead, but Schoharie ruined theSenior Day party. Some headswere seen hanging after theIndians took the lead.“It happened so quick,” BKWHead Coach Gary Morin saidafter the 8-to-6 defeat. “We wereready to win, but it happened soquick. It’s like, “Wait, what?”Lindsay Vanier, who was Schoharie’sspark all day, started off theseventh by getting onto first base“We were ready to win,but it happened so quick.It’s like, “Wait, what?”with a nice bunt. Sydney Folandfollowed with a single, and so didBrianna Borst after Sydney Burroughsmade an error at third basefor BKW, which allowed HannahBowersox to reach first base.In a flash, it was tied, 6 to 6,with no outs.Schoharie then cashed in onthree consecutive singles by RachelRandaggo, Carly Farineau,and C.J. Ceroalo. Vanier cameback up, but hit the ball straightback at Bulldog pitcher DanielleKruegger, who doubledup at third base tofinally end the exhaustinginning.BKW was excitablebefore the seventh inning,but rather quietafterwards. It didn’ttake long for the playersto pack up and leave.“They just pulledahead,” said Gabby Audino, whostruck out three times. “Thiswas a tough one. I feel bad forthe seniors.”Morin told The Enterprise thatone inning has continually decidedgames for BKW this season.The Bulldogs had a stretch whereThe Enterprise –– Jordan J. MichaelEyes of concern: Senior catcher Christina North looks towardsthe Berne-Knox-Westerlo bench during the fifth inning of a softballgame against Schoharie last Friday. North crushed a hit to deepright field that seemed to be a home run, but was called a groundrule double. BKW lost, 8 to 6.it lost three straight games by acombined total of five runs.“It’s either with us or againstus,” said Morin. “Softball is aweird game. It just takes oneinning to swing things around,but I give credit to my players forcontinuing to fight hard.”Overall, BKW outplayed Schoharie.It just couldn’t hold on.BKW scored four runs in thefifth inning. Senior ChristinaNorth crushed what seemed tobe a home run to deep right field,but it was called a ground ruledouble. Haley Daguillo and AnnaCrouse both drove in runs.“We play everyone close,”Morin said.Kruegger, a senior, spent fouryears pitching for the Bulldogs.This season, she started everygame but one. “She’s been a horsefor us,” said Morin, “but this isn’ta one girl show.”Everything was going fine forKruegger until the seventh inninglast Friday. The Schohariebats were no longer fooled. It wasjust another random inning thatwent badly.“Things fall apart,” Morin said.“We can’t figure it out.”The Enterprise –– Jordan J. MichaelSquaring up: Danielle Kruegger of Berne-Knox-Westerlo watches as a pitch comes to the plate duringlast Friday’s softball game against Schoharie. Kruegger, a senior, took the high pitch for a ball. TheBulldogs had a 6-to-3 lead, but gave up five runs in the seventh inning to lose, 8 to 6.Guilderland Youth Lacrossehosting Jamboree on SaturdayGuilderland Youth Lacrossewill be hosting the ArmedForces Day Lacrosse Jamboreeon Saturday, May 19 from 8a.m. to 6 p.m. at DiCaprio Parkin Guilderland.There will be 48 boys’ teamsparticipating in the tournament.Several vendors will beon hand, including BreakawaySports, Ralph’s Lacrosse,Maverick Lacrosse, and Dom’sconcession.Local political figures andmembers of the GuilderlandChamber of Commerce arebeing expected for the openingceremony at 8 a.m.

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