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Jlnnua[ Stock.9cfe rTree Lighting Ceremony Sunday, December 5, 2010

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The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Circle of Lawrence the Indian on Sunday, December 5, promptly at 5:00p.m. The event is the beginning of our Stockade's holiday celebrations.

Rev. Dr. William Levering, Pastor of The First Reformed Church will bestow the blessing on the tree.

The Choir from St. George's Episcopal Church will be singing Christmas Carols. We will also have a visit from THE BOY BISHOP from St. George's Church. Santa will make his yearly visit. The tree has been donated by Jack McDonald.

Special thanks to Rev. William Levering for blessing the tree, to the City of Schenectady and employees of the Parks Department crew in helping to get the tree and with decorating the tree, to the Bureau of Service for the barricades, To Pastor Paul at St. George's Church for his help in making the arrange­ments, to those brave souls that will be ringing the bells, and to the many neighbors for their help and donations to make this annual event a success.

Mayor Brian Stratton has been invited to bring greet­ings for the holidays to the residents of the Stockade.

A Holiday Food Collection of canned or other non-perishable food goods are being collected to help those less fortunate. Grocery gift certificates accepted. Please bring donations to the reception at the First Reformed Church - Friendship Hall after the tree light­ing ceremony.

Jennifer Wells will be in charge of the kitchen and ask that all those attending the event donate fin­ger food to share with your neighbors. Food can be dropped off any time after 3:30pm at The First Reformed Church - Friendship Hall (in the lower level of the church). (Please mark your plates/containers with your name so that we can return them to you.) Coffee, tea and cider have been donated.

Volunteers are needed to decorate the Friendship Hall, serve food, set up for the event and to help clean up after the event. Contact Jennifer Wells, 258-6180 or Connie Colangelo, 374-7355

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- Richard Genest

Peace and Quiet. Safety. Beauty. These are some of the qualities I moved to the Stockade for. There's also Stimulation and Engagement. Together they comprise an ideal human environment.

When I first entered Arthur's Market on a sunny Sunday morning in 2001, the place was glowing with warm human activity. Conversation, laughter, people reading newspapers, smells and sights of omelets and coffee. It was like walking into a French impressionist painting. And 81 year old Arthur himself with his gentle grace floating above it all. He came over and sat next to me and introduced him­self and I knew right then that I found a new home.

I had been living in Albany with too little peace, safety and beauty, and too much stimulation of the wrong kind: hustle, hype and frenzy. So on that Sunday I breathed a deep sigh of relief but also of excitement for life that a truly human community brings.

The talents I brought with me, certain cafe and organizational skills led to: The Moon and River Cafe (2004-present), Village Books and Art (2004-7), The Cafe by the River (2006), a stint at Arthur's Market itself (2006-07), host­ing Channel 16's Schenectady Today (2008-09), and as a tour guide to the Stockade at the annual Walkabout.

Wow. Never could I have imagined. All this reminiscing brings me back to Arthur's

Market, the heart of it all. What is going to happen to Arthur's Market? Instead of being passive spectators and complain­ers, perhaps we could see this as an opportunity. There's so much talent and energy surrounding Arthur's right here in

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the Stockade. What if citizens started meeting to consider ideas about the market? What if a non-profit organization were formed to run the market with volunteer labor? What if the goal were modest? - a sort of community center that pays its own way? What if the Stockade Association or a consortium of residents were to buy it at a reasonable price (taking it off the tax rolls)? What if the Market were not seen as a gold mine but as a golden cherished institution and an end in itself? Actually it is an historic sight: the oldest market in America.

When I think of the strong volunteer spirit in the Stockade, people like Jennifer Wells come to mind. She gardens the Circle and the Park. She knows gardening to be an outlet for creativity and intrinsically satisfying. So with cafes and markets. I think of people like Beth Petta, Beverly and Chris, Mary and Frank, Dave the poet, Chef Rob, Chef Andre, Bonnie and Joan, Joe Fava ... All who have so much community spirit. Lots of Stockaders, especially retired persons, might love to donate a day or two per week to intrinsically satisfying and often joyous work.

Imagine Arthur's Market and Historic Coffeehouse with good coffee, good sandwiches and good dill pickles. Remember the spirits of Arthur and Pete Polachek and their gentle grace still floating above us.

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America and the world for more than a half century. At the same time, The Stockade Association has continued to preserve this Historic District and quality of life for its caretakers, and provide protection and improvement of the properties within its boundaries.

Your support of The Stockade Association by becoming a member greatly helps in furthering its mission. Membership for voting members is $15 per person, $20 per household. Businesses and non-residents can join as non-voting members. Simply complete this form and mail with your remittance to the address indicated below. Membership: September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011. $15 per person, $20 per household. $ ___ _

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Autumn brings the inevitable changes on the river. The last few crew teams practiced, even as the days grew shorter. Pleasure boats continued to move back and forth, trying to hold on to the last fading moments of warmer weather, as the state announced the closing of the canal for the season. The leaves, once vibrant with color, litter the ground. The river seems to have an endless stream of detri­tus from other parts floating by daily.

On one of the less than perfect days, the Stockade was "invaded" by middle schoolers from Central Park and Martin Luther King schools, as they prepared to study the novel "Dutch Double," a story about the early days of the Stockade, written by two former Schenectady teachers. Despite the cold rain that fell on and off all day, they dili­gently listened as their tour guide, Maureen Gebert, led

by Chris Waldron them through an historical "scavenger hunt" that their teach­er, this writer, prepared for them. Every student turned in their "assignment" and many classroom discussions grew out of the trip.

Another "invasion" was the annual Stockade-athon. A reported 1,400 runners made their way through the streets on a decidedly brisk fall day.

With a glimpse towards the near future, one surpris­ing early November afternoon became witness to the earli­est snowfall since the October storm of 1987. Like weather in the Great Northeast, it was short-lived. We were given the gift of one last, glorious weekend of 60 degree weather. While it will surely be the last for a while, the promise of spring is right around the corner. Stay tuned.

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Chapter 2 - Entrances

A long time ago, there was only the left side of 43 Washington Avenue and it went over to the second archway. I believe in the early 1800's they added the right side on. When they did that, they also added a new facade on the front and put on belt courses, cornice, etc. When they added the addition on, they moved the entrances around. The entrance used to be the first arch on the left. Then they moved it over to the alleyway. Where the alleyway was, we found hinges for gates. We think there may have been wrought iron gates there! In the new addition, the 4th window on the 1st floor to the right, there used to be a rectangular door there instead of an arch. If you look really closely you may be able to see that that window is bigger than the others. Well, that wraps up this chapter for the month. I hope everyone enjoyed it!

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To the left of the present entrance, just above the window, there still remains the outline of the arch of the

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Here is a close up of the arch of the original entrance

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Schenectady Heritage Foundation News

You've probably noticed the new front entrance at 221 Green Street. It's exciting to see the facade of the c. 1853 Jacob Clute House returned to a historically appropri­ate design. The funky ground-level bay window in place of the original front door is now a fading memory. A tremen­

dous amount of less visible improvements have already been made by owner, Tom Killeen, including a new roof, reconnected utilities, and reconstructed masonry. Tom installed a new side­walk, planted a curbside tree, and will soon replace the temporary metal front door with an approved wooden door. In 2008, the Foundation

signed a legal agreement with Tom, offering a $25,000 grant toward the restoration

of the house. Last month, Tom received his third $5,000 grant installment after completing all roofing and masonry work. During the winter, he plans to rebuild the interior spaces - kitchen, bathrooms, etc - with all new materials. New windows will be installed and a rear deck added.

It has been gratifying to see this restoration come to fruition. It is a good example of combining the zoning law and appeal process with the advocacy and financial incen­tives of the Foundation, to accomplish real historic preser­vation. Tom bought the house in 2001 intending to demolish it for a parking lot. The Foundation fought this for seven years, through public hearings, commissions and appeals. Eventually, the BZA denied Tom's appeal for 2 reasons: 1. He did not prove that preservation was economically unfea­sible, and 2. He had not "sought financial assistance under established programs for historic preservation and failed to obtain sufficient assistance ... to economically preserve the structure." Over more than a decade of negotiation, the Foundation and Mr. Killeen maintained a respectful relation-

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ship. As the project nears completion, we believe the grant was money well spent.

The Jacob Clute House grant was financed by the Foundation's Mary E. & Giles Y. van der Bogert Memorial Fund, established in 1999 upon Mary's death. Mary, a beloved Stockade resident, lived at 27 N. Ferry Street for more than 50 years. Initial donors included the van der Bogert's children Frans, Giles, and Edward; Stockade neighbors; a matching challenge grant from Mary's niece, Phoebe Powell Bender; and many other admirers. Mary was a Stockade Association President, a Schenectady Patroon, and on the Board of Schenectady Heritage Foundation. To read more about her community, environ­mental and historic preservation legacy, read the article "A Stockade Pioneer," in the October 1996 Stockade Spy (archived at The Schenectady County Historical Society).

It is a wonderful tribute to the van der Bogerts that the Jacob Clute House will soon become a home again. Donations can still be made to their Memorial Fund and are used exclusively to help finance historic preservation in the Stockade Historic District.

SCHENECTADY HERITAGE FOUNDATION has a well developed process to identify and screen preservation projects. Our Special Funds Committee follows established rules to recommend projects to our Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis, and attempts to further secure the futures of properties by acquiring facade easements, demo­lition prohibitions, and matching funds. Donations and memorial gifts to the Foundation help to fund historic pres­ervation in Schenectady County. Interest from loans is redi­rected to fund more preservation projects. If requested, your donation may be restricted to projects within the Stockade Historic District. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to: Schenectady Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 1173, Schenectady, NY 12301-1173. The Foundation now partici­pates in the GE Matching Gifts program. Please direct inqui­ries to Gloria Kishton, Chair. Phone 377-1160, or, email gloria.kishton@gmail.com

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Imagine in 2008 having a portrait of a family mem­ber who was kidnapped at the age of 11 during the Stockade Massacre in 1690. This adult was Laurens Van Der Volgen who returned to the Mohawk Valley ten years later after liv­ing with Mohawk Indians. He returned to Schenectady to his mother and sister who had been saved by John Glen and served as a translator for natives and colonial government encouraging trade and settlement in the Mohawk.

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Schenectady County Historical Society along with other artifacts. Curators there organized the exhibit and seminar and invited all to come. Other finds were shared and dis­cussed that were of interest to all in attendance. A "biblio­graphic archaeologist" discussed the Mohawk prayer book translated from English by Laurens Van Der Volgen. His detective work about the book printed in 1715, revealed background about the printer William Bradford, where the paper was made and other copies that exist. This includes one copy at the New York Historical Society signed by the author and presented to John Glen.

The portraits in the exhibit, many gathered from col­lections outside the area, told the story of famous local families and the social history of the early 1700's. This included discussion of portrait painting styles and "bling" worn by women in the portraits. I was most excited about the Account Ledger of Annatje Beck who ran a tavern and dry goods store in the Stockade on the corner of Church and Union. The ledger, which is part of the collection at Schaffer Library at Union College, has been translated from the Dutch and gives a glimpse into daily lives of such nota­bles as Sir William Johnson, Tobias Ten Eyck and Jacob Glen who shopped and dined there. Imaging the conversa­tions of these men as they sat around and conducted busi­ness over beer, rum and cider. I appreciate that this book survived to tell us more about this old neighborhood. Maybe I am a history geek after all.

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II will continue where Genesis I ends, beginning 1775 through the early 1800's.

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occurred over a 113-year period and helped shape a colo­nial village into one of America's first cities."

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The Schenectady/Nijkerk Council is planning a trip to our sister city, Nijkerk, in The Netherlands. The group will leave Albany County Airport on April 27, 2011. We will stay in the homes of host families, and have a planned schedule of events. There will be an added trip to London, England from May 10 to May 13, 2011. Entire trip, including the London visit, will cost abouit $1800 (also includes all taxes and fees). Any is welcome to join the group on this trip.

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the Christmas Bird Count. The CBC is held every year from Dec. 14 through Jan. 5. It's a snapshot of the population and diversity of the various species of birds. I'm doing the Schenectady count on the 20th. For more information on what a Christmas Bird Count is please go to the CBC homepage - www.christmasbirdcount.org

- James L. Taft AKA Captain Eagle Eyes

.JlngeCs in tlie Stocftade It was a dark and stormy morning. I awoke with a

dull headache perhaps caused by the changing weather. Slowly I made my way to the front door, as was my cus­tomary habit, to pick up the newspapers. The Daily Gazette is usually right outside the door. But The New York Times, in its blue plastic sleeve, is often sitting at the bottom of the steps, much to my dismay. And so it was this morning. I hesitated. Still in my slippers, I was not about to descend the cold, wet steps laid with slippery leaves. Then, all at once, out of nowhere, through the darkness, a creature appeared in a white, hooded cloak. It picked up my newspaper, gently threw it against the door and then vanished! I was amazed and stood there several minutes to make sure that I was not imagining it. It had to be true, for I opened the door and there was my paper. Yes, we do, indeed, have angels in the Stockade!

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Symon Scliermerliorn 's <Ta[e While attending our 2010 Stockade Walkabout, I came upon the famed Symon Schermerhorn (aka Bill Hickman) who sang me a tale of that dreadful night, February 1690, the Schenectady Massacre. He later inscribed the words to read here:

Song of Schenectady Come all you citizens, listen to me. I'll tell you a story of brave Schenectady The folks there endured a brutal attack,

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But they built for the future and never looked back.

So blow winds of adversity, blow ye winds blow. We're bound for the future as steady she goes.

Many men, women and children were laid in the grave, But their spirit survived in the land of the brave. And helped spawn the nation that you know today As the land of the free, The Great U SA

So blow winds of adversity, blow ye winds blow. And sail to the future as steady she goes.

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A Bright Idea! In an effort to stress the

importance of keeping our front porches lit at night, the Stockade Neighborhood Watch in conjunction with the Stockade Association handed out 28 complimen­tary energy-saving light bulbs to attendees at the November 18 General

meeting. Acceptance of the the bulb represented a pledge to keep the lights on. A brighter Stockade is a safer Stockade.

The next meeting of the Stockade Neighborhood Watch is Tuesday. December 28. 7-8 pm in the office of St. George"s Church on North Ferry Street. Anyone interested in promot­ing safety in the Stockade is welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring a holiday treat to enjoy during the meeting.

- Beverly Elander

Got Repairs? ... A Historic District Commission application may be required

Living in New York State's first National Register historic district is a great source of pride for Stockade residents. However. it also comes with a greater responsibility in helping to preserve the historic character of the neighborhood. If you are planning any outside repairs. painting. landscaping. sidewalk replacement. or tree removal. you may need approval from the Schenectady Historic District Commission. Any physical changes to the exterior of your property that can be seen from a public right-of-way (including streets, parks, and waterways) must have prior approval from the Historic District Commission. If you have questions as to whether the work you're proposing will require approval, please contact Matthew Smith (msmith@schenectadyny.gov or 382-5147). Fees for the Historic Commission are $10 for residential applications, and $40 for commercial applications. The review meetings are held the third Monday every month at 7pm in City Hall, with applications due two weeks prior. The full schedule is available on the City's website: http://cityofschenectady.com/development.htm.

Application Deadline December 6

Meeting Date December 20

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Stockaders Steve Kowalski had his first date with his wife Mary

Clare O'Connor (also a Stockade resident at the time) right here in the Stockade. Ten years ago on September 23, 2000, he married Mary Clare in the garden of their home on 6 Washington Avenue.

This past November 6, Stockade residents, Frank Gilmore and Stockade Association President Mary D'Alessandro were married during a candlelit ceremony in St. George's Episcopal Church in the Stockade.

Congratulations and best wishes to both couples for a long, happy and healthy life together - in the Stockade, of course! - Beverly Elander

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Schenectady, NY 12305 518-630-6760

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December Events & Services Sunday, December 5 4pm

at <Tlie <P[ayliouse Dec. 3 - 5 & 8 - 12

Choral Evensong Eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas Sunday, December 19 3pm Christingle Service - This is a joyful all-age ser­vice to delight children and grown ups. Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve 7:30pm Lessons & Carols 8:00pm Mass Saturday, December 25 Christmas Day 9:00am Morning Prayer 10:00am Mass

J.M. Barrie's original play version of PETER PAN will open at The Schenectady Civic Players on Friday, December 3, at 8pm. Stockade resident Duncan Morrison will direct this family favorite which will run December 3-5 and 8-12 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. Come join Peter and Wendy, The Lost Boys, Captain Hook and his band of Pirates, and the dreaded croco­dile. All tickets are $15 and are available online at www.civicplayers.

5:00 Prayers at Creche Sunday, December 26 8:30am Morning Prayer 9:00am Mass

First Reformed Church 8 North Church Street

377-2201 www.1streformed.com December Events

Contemplative Candlelit Communion. Wednesdays at 7:30pm Join us for a contemplative candlelit communion service every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. This 30-minute ser­vice of song, silence and the Lord's Supper is held in the sanctuary, with refreshments and fellowship immediately fol­lowing. All are welcome. Annual Carol Sing & Vespers. Dec. 5 at 5pm Handbell ringing, Carol singing, and holiday reflection, led by Senior Pastor Bill Levering and Conductor Judy Brackett Moore. "Holiday" noses, antlers, and joyful voices are encouraged! Christmas Eve Services 5pm - Family Service, 9pm- Worship Service, 11 pm Candlelight Service. All are welcome.

For more information visit www.1streformed.com or call 377-2201.

Schenectady County Historical Society 32 Washington Ave. 374-0263

4th Annual Festival of Trees Begins Friday, Nov. 26, 1 0am-4pm Ends Sunday, December 5, 12 noon - 4pm Weekdays 1 0am-4pm During the Festival of Trees, Saturday hours are 1 0am-4pm. Sunday hours are 12-4pm. This is again a cooperative venture between the Society and the YWCA. Trees will be on display at both locations. Purchase of a ticket entitles into both ven­ues. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children; children under 5 years old and under are admitted free of charge. *** *** *********** Evening Hours at the Schenectady County Historical Society - Staying open until 8pm on Thursdays

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:;Moon and <.Rjver Cafe "The Stockade Coffeehouse"

115 South Ferry Street Music nightly at 8pm Wed. 12/1 Jump Daddies - swing band Thur. 12/2 Multimedia Experience Fri. 12/3 30's & 40's jazz & swing Mon. 12/6 Anna & Meara - gypsy folk Tue. 12/7 Bill Healy - country jam Wed. 12/8 Tom & Eileen - acoustic rock Fri. 12/10 John & Eric - top guitars Tue. 12/14 Jazz by Jazzmin Wed. 12/15 Terri Roben - folk band Thur. 12/16 Running the River - folk band Fri. 12/17 Bellydancing & Drums Mon. 12/20 Open Song Circle Tue. 12/21 Mike and Jeff - oldies Wed. 12/22 Instrumental guitar - 30's-40's-50's

(Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett)

SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS 2010-2011 Season

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Oct 15-17 & 20-24

Peter Pan Dec 3-5 & 8-12

Almost Maine Jan 28-30 & Feb 2-6

The Musical of Musicals! March 18-20 & 23-27

Arsenic and Old Lace May 6-8 & 11-15

Reservations (518) 382-2081 • www.civicplayers.org

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Sunaay Worship: 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Parish Mass

I 0:00 a.m. Co flee Hour & Fellowship

Phone: (518) 374-3163 Visit us on our Web Site: stgcorgcsschcncctndy.org

Stockade Association

Officers & Directors 2010-2011

President Mary D'Alessandro

7 Washington Avenue 382-0157

Vice President Carol DelaMarter

20 Washington Avenue 393-4725 Treasurer

Karen Mallia 9 Washington Avenue

280-9241

Recording Sec. Steve Boese

32 Ingersoll Ave. 372-8301

Corresponding Sec. Bob Stern 5 North St. 370-4892

Directors Diane DeMeo

232 Union Street 372-0642

Neil Eklund 237 Green St.

387-5499 3

Beverly Elander 227 Green Street

346-8889

Jessica Johndrew Gelarden

112 Front St.

George Marshall 48 Washington Avenue

381-8856

Robert Woods 32 Front St. 928-0071

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Please report any wrongdoings to the police immediately.

Important Numbers •Emergency 911 Non-emergencies 382-5263,

382-5264 •Stockade Neighborhood Watch Officer -Lt. Thomas Harrigan call non-emergency # and request him

•Police Emergency 382-5200

•Trash Not Picked up Solid waste - 386-2225 hotline 382-5144 Code Enforcement -382-5050 Waste Collection Schedule & Recylinq 382-5144 7:30-4

• Avoid honking car horns. • Do not park on sidewalks. • Put trash out only at appropriate times

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The Stockade Spy

Editor Sylvie Briber 377-0469 23 Washington Avenue

Staff Diane Buckley Catherine de Salle Beverly Elander Chris Waldron

Printed by Parcel Post Plus

Computer wiz Jay Russ

Published monthly September to May

Deadline for entries is the 15th of

the previous month

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December Waste Collection Dates

Thurs. 2 9 16 23 Fri. 31 Waste Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Please put waste on the

curb only after 2 PM the day before. To help keep our neighborhood beautiful, please remove trash cans ASAP from the street when emptied. For full trash schedule

email - cityofschenectady.com/garbage.htm

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Finance Janie Hayner 37 4-6216 6 Front Street

Delivery Sam Boese 986-5486

Founder James D. J. Schmitt

Designer Werner L. Feibes

First Editor Barrie C. Covert