The Post-Star from Glens Falls, New York • 11

Monday, December 16. 1996 The Post-Star. Glens Falls, N.Y. B5 LOCAL contest Homes for the holidays winner gets $520 from Ar r. ii Holiday TTTTCI l.JM As he waited.

Mosner, a I- 1 i J'v "I By Maria M. Buccrferro Correspondent WILTON Many holiday shoppers approach an automatic teller machine with trepidation at this time of year: Will their bank card be eaten up? Are they running on empty? Chad E. Mosher of Wilton also was nervous Saturday, but for another reasoa As he stood outside the ATM at the Saratoga National Bank and Trust Wilton office, he had three minutes to take as much money out of the machine as he could. Mosher, 24, of Wilton, was chosen from hundreds who entered the bank's "Cash Scramble" contest, an event celebrating the branch's five-year anniversary. Bank President Ray F.

O'Conor said that, although the contest was open to anyone, Mosher happens to be a customer, "I'm just nervous," Mosher said as he paced in the damp rain Saturday afternoon, waiting for his three minutes with the machine. His mother, Patricia, stood by his side. "I have an ATM card," he said. "It's pretty easy. I didn't practice at all.

I probably should have. Everybody's making me Bank officials gave Mosher a special personal identification number to memorize. "It's 12 digits," they joked. "Actually, it's 1-2-3-4," O'Conor said. Bills, including a $50 bill bearing President Grant's face Wilton was Grant's final home were taped over the machine.

Red and green balloons tied to money bags marked for $50 bills added to the festive air. The home of Dianne M. Barber, Coolidge Avenue, Glens -display as part iJftheJHpi Falls, was. one of five decorated Sherman Carson for the holidays and on Proposal would improve boat launch sites Support service set up for caregivers hose off boats and propellers, reducing the spread of zebra mussels and milfoil, she continued. "Look at all the money going into cleanup of the lake," she said.

Little said that the idea for the proposed legislation came after frustrated efforts to locate funding to help salvage a flooded Lake Champlain boat launch in the town of Westport. There seems to be no avenue to help communities where incomes are above a certain level, she said. "Six months later it's (the boat launch) still under water," she said. New York State collects $500 million in motor fuel taxes annually, she said. One percent of this, or $5 million results from sales at marinas.

Little hopes to designate half of that $2)4 million annually to a fund. Communities could apply for allocations from the fund. -The amount lost to the highway fund could make up for itself in time, Little said. With the money used to improve boat launch sites, she explained, the investment could put more boaters on the lakes who, in turn, buy more motor fuel. More signs would alert boaters of safety and environmental issues, she said.

Wash stations would enable boat owners to By Maury Thompson Correspondent QUEENSBURY Boat launch sites around the state could be in for improvements if legislation being drafted by Assemblywoman Elizabeth O'C. Little of Queensbury is successful. Little hopes to redirect a portion of the tax on motor fuel from the state highway fund to pay for improve structures, and add signs and wash stations at state and municipal boat launches. A draft will be ready after the New Year according to Little, when she'll begin to look for support from fellow legislators. OBITUARIES ALBANY The Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will provide a 24-hour support service network for emergency consultation, in recognition of the often stressful period experienced by caregivers during the busy holiday season.

Members of the chapter's administrative staff and volunteer corps will have a "pager" in operation full-time, allowing for immediate followup during difficult aregiving times. f3? To reach the support service at any time of the day, call the chapter office at (800) 303-22 18. If the call is received outside of normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., an alternate phone number will be provided on a recorded message. Upon receiving the call, service subcontractor for a construction company in Waterford, jtnpipsfoup and down like a spriitfef "before a race.

He said he plans "to do a little Christmas shopping" with his winnings. His "little sister," Jaimee, 19, will probably do better under the Christmas tree this year, he added. When two stray newspaper photographers finally arrived, and the bank photographer was done, Mosher got to work. He stuck in his card, and punched in his code, and waited. It was man vs.

machine, and the machine seemed awfully slow. Mosher drew his receipt, and pressed again for $50 in "Quick Cash." O'Conor stood by his side with a gold money bag to hold his loot, which came in fresh-pressed tens and twenties. When the three minutes was up, the bank employees threw confetti. "Does this mean we're engaged?" someone said: Mosher and O'Conor went inside to count his winnings, which included the money taped above the machine. The grand total: $520.

"Cool, cool," Mosher said. "It's customary to get a present for the president of the bank," O'Conor quipped. As Mosher was leaving the bank, he said, "I'm going out to do some shopping I have some done to recycle it back into the community." "Tommorrow, I'll work overtime, to get ahead somehow." A similar contest was held five years ago, when the Wilton branch opened "a great move for us," O'Conor said. "If it wasn't a good move, we couldn't afford to give this money away." network volunteers will return the call and provide support and guidance to caregivers in need. The Alzheimer's Association is a national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease, and assistance to families.

The, association's Northeastern New York Chapter serves the thousands of families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in the 16 counties, including Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington. Area programs include support groups and educational programs for family members, and inservice training for professionals and para-pro fessiohals. The association also has a regional branch offices in Glens falls which can be reached at 793-5863. Falls. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the funeral home. MICHAEL JOHN MC HENRY GRANVILLE Funeral services for Michael John Mc Henry, 2 p.m. today, Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church Granville. Calling hours, 1 p.m.

until the time of the service today. FRANCES E. MOORE GRANVILLE Funeral services for Frances E. Moore, 1 1 a.m. today, Robert M.

King Funeral Home, 23 Church Granville. CI A MOD CDIKIklPD CORINTH Funeral services for Eleanor M. Spinner, 2 p.m. today, First Wesleyan Church of Malone. Calling 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. today. First Wesleyan Church, Malone, 68 Finney Boulevard, Malone. Send a Message of Love Caring FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Sunday Funeral Deliivrics Available rtT' 798-4756 140 Saratoga Rd So. Clens Falls Miwjs from Union) 8 Sat.

"0 It FUNERAL NOTICES James SCOTIA James J. Ryan, 83, of Root Avenue, Scotia, died suddenly, Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996, at St. Clare's Hospital. Born April 18, 1913 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of Martin and Margaret (Murray) Ryan.

He had lived in Scotia for the past 40 years, prior to that he lived in Glens Falls. Mr. Ryan worked for over 25 years with the Williams Press in Albany as a pressman. He retired in the early 1980's. He was a past member of the Disabled American Veterans Commander and the International Printing Graphic Communications Union.

Mr. Ryan was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church of Scotia. Peter D. LAKE GEORGE Peter D.

Gerrity, 92, formerly of Lake George, died Sunday, Dec. .15, 1996, at the Hallmark Nursing Centre, Granville. Born on March 9, 1904 in New York City, he was the son of Peter Bessie (Robinson) Gerrity. Mr. Gerrity was previously employed by the Aetna Insurance Company in New York as an engineer.

He then moved to Lake George-where he had resided for 47 years. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine (Dougherty) Gerrity, who died June 19, 1986; and a daughter, Catherine Whitehead. Survivors include one daughter, J. Ryan His wife Helene (Lewis) Ryan predeceased him in 1983. A Ryan of the Glens Falls area, also died before him.

Survivors include a sister-in-law, Dorothy M. Sutliff of Glens Falls, and a niece, Dorothy A. Waite of Queensbury. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home, Inc.

1 Mohawk Scotia. Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Scotia. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, MacArthur Drive, Scotia, N.Y.

12302. Gerrity Mrs. Kenneth (Eileen) Hertz of Warrensburg; one son, Edwin Gerrity of East Rockaway, Long Island; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.

17, at the Sacred Heart Church, Lake George with the Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Rite of Committal will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Lake George. There are no scheduled calling hours. are under the direction of the Stafford Funeral Home 90 Montcalm Lake George.

Residential Home, and Ida Combs of Zcphyrhills, and a niece, Caroline M. Becker of Lake George. Funeral services- will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the Stafford Funeral Home, 90 Montcalm Lake George with pastor, Roger W.

Waldron of the First United Methodist Church, Lake George, officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Lake George. Friends may call from 2 to-4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Northrup Church Choir and of the United Methodist Women.

Survivors include her husband; one son and daughter-in-law, Raul and Carolyn Northrup of Valatie, N.Y.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Arlie Bennett of Geneseo, N.Y., Venita and Jim Hotaling and Christine and Michael McCauliffe of Willsboro, N.Y.; and 11 grandchildren. Calling hours will be front 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the R. W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court Plattsburgh.

There will be calling hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the United Methodist Church in Mooers, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. The Reverend Gary Stevens, Executive Director of the North Central Conference of the United Methodist Church will officiate, assisted by the Reverend Floyd Tyler and the Reverend Dr. Donna Meinhard, District Superintendent of the Adirondack District of the Troy Conference.

Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Willsboro. In her memory, contributions may be made to the Mooers Emergency Medical Team or the Memorial Fund of the Mooers United Methodist Church. Shangrayv member of many community organizations including the Glens Falls Hospital Guild, Glens Falls Country Club, Queensbury Garden Club, the former Women's Civic Club and with her husband founded the Winter Club formal dance club, include a daughter, Mrs. Chandler (Joanne) Smith of Cuttingsville, a son, Walter F. Shangraw Jr.

and his wife Martha of Queensbury; five grandchildren; 1 1 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. At Mrs. Shangraw's request she was cremated and no calling hours or services were scheduled. Expressiftlfe of sympathy may take the of donations to the First Church of Glens Falls. Arrangements were under the direction of Sullivan, Minahan and Totter Funeral Home, Bay Road, Queensbury.

Esther M. MOOERS Esther M. Northrup, 74, of 12 East Main died on Friday, Dec. 13, 1996, at the CVPH Medical Center. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on Sept.

2.8, 1922, she was the daughter of Robert Hjalmer Aim and Eva May (Cowan) Aim. She had 1 5 brothers and sisters, all but three have predeceased her. Mrs. Northrup was educated in the Redford schools of Detroit, the Chicago Bible Institute and Houghton College, Houghton, N.Y. She worked for Houghton College from 1946 to 1954 and the New York Theological Seminary in New York City from 1966 to 1969.

She was one of the seven original employees of the Sheridan Catheter Company in Argyle, N. She married Arthur 0. Northrup on Oct. 14, 1944 at the Martha-Mary Chapel in the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Mich. Reverend Northup is the pastor of the United Methodist Church in Mooers.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Release Time Church School Teacher, a member of the Edith W. GLENS FALLS Edith W. Shangraw, 95, of Glens Falls, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1996, at the Indian River Nursing Home in Granville, N.Y. in Elsmere, N.Y.

on "Aug. -9, 1901, she was the daughter of Francis and Mary (Grant) Wright. On Oct. 21, 1922 in Westerlo, N.Y., she married Walter F. Shangraw of West Rutland, Vt.

In 1927 they established Shangraw's Pharmacy in Glens Falls. Mrs. Shangraw was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls. Her husband, Walter F. Shangraw, died on Feb.

9, 1987 after 65 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by a granddaughter. "Mrs-. Shangraw enjoyed her homefamily and friends. She was an avid bridge player and received many awards for her crewel work.

She was an active JOSEPH W. BEAUPRE FORT EDWARD Funeral services for Joseph W. Beaupre, 9:30 a.m. today, Regan and Denny Funeral Home, Quaker Road, Queensbury. A Funeral Mass 10 a.m.

today, St. Alphonsus Church, Glens Falls. J. R. 'CORNY' CORNELL WARRENSBURG A Mass of Christian burial for J.

R. 'Corny' Cornell, 9 a.m. today, St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Warrensburg. VIRGIL ALLEN DRAKE HARTFORD Services for Virgil Allen Drake, 4 p.m.

today, M. B. Kilmer Funeral Main Street, Argyle. Calling hours 2 p.m. today until the time of services at 4 p.m.

at the funeral home. SENITH L. HOLDEN WILTON Funeral services for Senith L. Holden, 1 1 a.m. Tuesday, Gospel Lighthouse Assemblies of God Church, LaCross Hudson Falls.

Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Carleton Funeral Home, 6S Main Hudson Falls. ELIZABETH J. MATT GREENWICH Funeral services for Elizabeth J. Matt, 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Hudson Bertha (Mosher) Mead LAKE GEORGE Bertha (Mosher) Mead, 88, formerly of Birch Avenue, Lake George, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996, at the Fort Hudson Nursing Home, Fort Edward. Born on June 14, 1908, in Watson, N.Y., she was the daughter of Caroline M. (Becker) and Eugene Mosher. She was married to Arthur Mead on Nov.

2, 1935.. Mrs. Mead was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Mead on Nov. 24, 1991 and by one sister, Jenny Straight. Survivors include two sisters, Ella Tompkins of the Warrensburg.