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He Altamont Enterprise — Thursday, July 21, 1983 m ac Last week Kaye Philips, presi- dent of the Guilderland Republican Committee, issued a revealing statement concerning the apparent split in town GOP ranks that has led to the Sept. 13 primary for the two councilman nominations. Her statement, in full: HOW THE GUILDERLAND PRIMARY CAME ABOUT By KAYE PHILIPS The time has come to discuss events that have led to a primary battle for two seats on the Guilderland Town Board and the Guilderland Republican Commit- tee's surprise that John Smircich and 1 Dick Murray changed their minds and decided to run for these seats. During the. past week I stopped counting the phone calls from upset Republicans; when the num- ber reached 213. Some were upset that.there is„a primary; ,how did it happen? Some were concerned and angry, stating that they signed a petition believing it was the official designating petition of the party and now have learned that it was the primary petition carrying only four names. Sqme:stated they were misled by inference and omission. The events leading to a primary election on Sept. 13 started in 1982 when a small segment of the conirnittee attempted' to replace (Matthew Mataraso, then town .GOP. committee president) while he was out of town on an extended business trip. Objections to what they perceived as lack of fair play, the overwhelming majority of the members aborted mis effort with . '.dispatch. Later, in the -year the president resigned in accordance with his longstanding plans, due to personal business procedure. I was elected (to succeed him) by a small .margin and now enjoy the full support of the committee, less the. original nine disappointed- members. Gearing up for the 1983 election, in February I approached Dick Murray to get his reaction to running for the board seat if he was nominated. His response was emphatically negative,, citing.rea- sons of health and the fact that 'I don't need that campaigning.' During March and April the committee had indicated at several meetings their intention of supporting all incumbents. Murray and Smircich were present at these meetings. This intention was also stated to the press. Sometime in May Mr. Smircich called me to advise that he had no intention of running for the board seat. He stated to me, the committee, and the press that his decision was due to 'the pressure of business,' adding, 'It is a very time-consuming commitment and I feel that I can no longer'devote the time and energy necessary.' At the next committee meeting I asked for volunteers for a nomi- nating committee. Fourteen hands went up and 14 people served. Of the 14 people there was a generous representation of Smircich sup- porters. Candidates were screened and the decision for Ross and Swanson would have been unani- mout exception for one abstention for one candidate. This member, however, spoke highly of the. candidate in terms of strength as a winner. The town committee voted overwhelmingly to accept the nominating committee's recommendations. The official party petition carries the names of incumbents Kevin Moss, supervisor; Jane Springer, town clerk; Herman Van Surer., highway superintendent; Ken Riddett, town justice; as well as Ray Ross and Shirley Swanson, candidates for Town Board seats. This statement is not meant to convey opposition to any candi- date. It is meant to clear the confusion existing in the minds of many people — also* to assure them that a primary is never a bad thing tohappenif it is conducted by the rules and petitions are present- ed in an appropriate and fair manner. yifhen ithe Sept. 13 primary election of Town Board candidates is over, I am confident that the entire committee will support the winners. and work together to defeat the Democrats. f 0 CassoBn on her GRAND CPENiNGl of Hnir Studio located on 1942 Centra? Avenue Co9onle (across from Hero's) Monday, Thursday & Friday 8-5 Tuesday & Wednesday 8-9 Phone 869-8016 frutoe Aft find Aftie Allumonl Enterprise NEW RESTAURANT OPENS — Oceans Eleven recently opened for business in Westmere Plaza, Guilderland. On hand to celebrate are from left: Kevin Moss, town supervisor; Marie Russo, longtime Guilderland resident and part owner; Kelly Benedetto, Miss Guilderland; Eric Fenton, president, Guilderland Chamber of Commerce and Stanley Roberts, also of the chamber. The building is the old Central Market location, and has been completely refurbished and remodeled. Guilderland, Library The Guilderland Free Library is located at 1873 Western Ave., Westmere. Phone: 456-2400. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays,, 1 to 8 p.m.; Wednes- days and Fridays, 9a.m. to8p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youngsters 12 and 1 under are invited to enter the contest to name the new resident robot created by Jose Morales. As part of the \Into the Future\ theme of the summer reading program, the robot will \supervise\ library events. Win- ner will be announced at the Aug. 26 reading club party. On display this month is a collection of \Star Trek\ memora- bilia loaned by Ethel Hayes. The exhibit includes posters, buttons, a pinball machine — even a comb and brush set. 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