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t/> D __.;.BS3 OUR CEN1ENN1AL YEAH i ' \ \3H^ Sewing the Towns of Guilderland, Neu) Scotland, Bethlehem, Berne, Knox, V including Afcmont, tfooiiteesrifc, Wetfmete, GufldeHcnd Center,, Slngetlands, Deb i-i'xiZl JSuBqTV life Number 20 Thursday, December 8,1983 Cents A Gift For Village Library By CAROLJDuBRIN A beautiful antique display case formerly used toy the late Helen Becker in her well-known Alta- mont shop was given to the Altamont Library iby Barbara Bergen, Helen's niece. A special open house to welcome this addition totheilibrary wasgiveniby the library's board of trustees tthis past Sunday. The party was a community effort. The Girl Scouts under the direction of leader Judy Ross made handsome old-fashioned tree decorations — cranberry popcorn chains and lacy white paper fans tied with cranberry velvet bows. The girls decorated the tree Saturday while the Altamont Community Garden Club (decor- ated the library for Christmas. That committee was chaired iby Barbara Pentak, Mary Hughes (party chairman) and myself (funs).\ Helen Navilia, Beryl .Na- giney and Lois Coons assisted. Mary Hughes' party committee included Pat Spohr '(library board president), Rod and Sally Dague, and Joan Benson, who was in charge iof refreshments — delici- ous punch and homemade cookies. Roger Keenholts,, Pat and Tom Spohr and Mary Hughes ref hushed and restored the lovely old glass-and-oak case which held penny candies dear tothe hearts of village children In Helen Becker's shop for generations. To make it truly a family affair, Margary Bernhardt, Helen's sister, set up the case's first display. Her hobby is creating felt mouse .dolls to illustrate famous children's stories and she has the case bursting with the little creatures in every short of costume andactivity.lt is a special treat for the children. Margary and her husband came to the open house to arrange the display and greet visitors despite the heavy snowstorm. And the storm did not keep the stalwart villagers from coming either. Mary Hughes greeted everyone and graciously gave'creditwhereit was due for the gift, the decora- tions, display and open house, it is hoped ithat many, many more villagers will 'take this month to visit their library (in ithe lower levelof ithe Key Bank on ParkSt.).. The decorations are a display in themselves and will he of interest tomany. In the adult section of the library there is a display of antique toys— a special treat to teddy bear buffs. The art area has a display of village artist Jane DuBrin Navi- Jia's prints and paintings on a Christmas theme. The children's area is decorated with dolls — all sizes and from all -over the world\ And naturally ithe library is featuring mouse story books. Do come browse and borrow. A future note: The display case will fee used to feature villagers 1 hobbies or special collections. We'll keep you informed of the monthly changes. \You may have something you would nice to arrange and lend. 'Alttmom Enterprise Supporters of the village library present at Sunday's ceremony included, from left to right. Rod Dagae, Mary Hughes., Carol Benson, Patricia Ilibrary association president], and Margery Bernhardt. Snow Removal. Home fuel Aid On Village Agenda By BRYCE BUTLER A change in a winter regulation, a winter announcement, two spending proposals and a minor revision in the tax laws highlighted the Altamont Village Board Meet- ing Tuesday evening. The meeting opened by welcomingnew member Phyllis Schilling, the board's only woman member. A winter parking law currently forbids parking on the street between midnight and 7 a.m., from Nov- 1 to May 1. George Pratt, village police chief, was concerned to make the law more suiiaoie TO its purpose, which is to facilitate snow removal. The proposed rule will forbid parking on the street only after two inchessf snow has fallen. \Vehicles would be towedj Pratt said, allowing the street to be plowed. Tom Ketcham, from one of the garages that would do the towing under the proposed rule, said car owners would have to pay $25.00 to retrieve their cars. The current penalty is a $10 fine, but it is seldom imposed, said Pratt. The change in the rule is subject to a pubhc hearing (time to be an nounced) and the new rule will be posted at the village entrances. Home Fuel Aid Another winter concern was the Emergency Fuel Assistance Pro- gram. Mayor Caruso reported a (Continued on Page 12) VCHS Basketball Varsity Has A Tough Act To Follow Altamont Enterprise VCHS VARSITY BASKETBALL TRI-CAPTAINS John Zongroiu _ eff Rockmore and Ray Doanelly with Head Coach Chuck Abba. The three represent the only players who logged significant game time during last year's 2C-1 championship season. By JERRY GORDINIER The Blackbirds' basketball team -have a, tough act to follow. Last year's VoorheesvUle team com- piled a fine 26-1 record and ran away with the Section II Class C-CC crown. Coach Chuck Abba said of this year's squad: \This is a good group that works hard and has a fine attitude. The team is young. However, we have a lot of depth and good overall size.\ Abba feels the team will be solid, even though three-quarters of the players lack varsity experience. There are four seniors: Frank Baker (5-11), in his first year of varsity play; and tri-captains Ray Donnelly ' (6-2), Jeff Rockmore (5-11) and John Zongrone (6-1). The captains are the only players returning from the championship team of a year ago. \We are still trying to find out what's going to work best, for us, and who's going to blend in where,\ Abba stated. \Physical conditioning is a must. We are going with a complete, team shooting offense.\ _ Controlled aggression, both ends oTthe court, and for four full periods appear to he-Abba trade- marks. Completing the 11-man roster M« iimiw^ Jeff £ssds!i (S4I) - BrettWaUng (6-3), Mike Larabee (6-1), JsesRissberger (6-2), John Paradise (5-9), Bryan Rubin (5-11), and Dave Vunk (6-0). 1*83-84 Schedule VoorheesvUle opened its league season Tuesday with an 80-44 rout at 13, at 20, over Lansingburgh Tuesday at the home gym. The rest of the schedule: December; Friday, Dec. 9, Watervliet; Tuesday, Bee. Waterford; Friday, Dec. 16, Schalmont; Tuesday, Dec. Albany Academy. January: Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Ravena; Friday, Jan. 6, Cohoes; Friday, Jan. 13, at Mechanicville; Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Lansing- burgh-, Friday, Jan. 20, Water- vliet; Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Water- ford; Friday, Jan. 27, Schalmont; Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Albany Academy. February: Friday, Feb. 3, Ra- vena; Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Cohoes; Saturday; Feb. 11, at Duanesburg (6 p.m.); Tuesday, Feb. 14, Mechanicville. Later this month, the Birds will take-on host Guilderland in the opening round of the Helderberg Holiday Tournament. The follow- ing evening the winner will play the winner of the Bethlehem- Catskill matchup for the tourna- ment championship. A consolation game will precede the champion- ship event. Tow Tracks Will Soon Be Busy George Pratt, Village of Alta- mont police chief, notes: \Failure to remove cars from village streets during snow removal hours — 12 midnight to 6 a.m. — will result in their being towed at owners' expense.\