Conservation education contest seeks exceptional teachers
Wynantskill New York national contest offers two $1500 prizes to K 12 teachers who lead outstanding environmental conservation programs this school year. Eligible are public parochial and private fulltime teachers in 1975 76. Nomination forms available from the Soil and Water Conservation District at 2 Dodge Street Wynantskill NY 12198. Submissions due March 31.
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Wynantskill
N.Y
Rensselaer County
National Association of Conservation Districts
Allis Chalmers Corporation
Sible
Soil and Water Conservation District
Dodge Street
Liporace Wins Science Award at St Marys Academy High
David Liporace of Hoosick Falls New York won the annual Bausch and Lamb Science Award at St Mary's Academy High School. Principal Rev Michael A McGuire presented the honor to the senior with the top scholastic standing in science.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
David Liporace
Leonard Liporace
Richmond Ave
St. Mary’s Academy High School
Michael A. McGuire
USA
Manchester chamber seeks 100 new members kickoff luncheon
The Greater Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit 100 new members during a January 21 to February 21 drive. A noon luncheon at Track Fare Restaurant in Manchester Center kicks off the effort, with executive director John Stuart inviting all business and professional people from surrounding towns to join. Reservations must be made by January 20 at 3 p.m. via 362-2100.
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Manchester
The
Greater Manchester
Manchesters
Londonderrys
Dorsets
Pawlet
Weston
Bondville
Stratton
Rupert
Jamaica
John Stuart
Chamber
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis to host Gray Film Atelier rep
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club hosts a luncheon tomorrow noon with a Gray Film Atelier representative as program guest. Jack Burke serves as program chairman for the meeting. Court St. Mary Catholic Daughters sponsor a public card party on Wednesday Jan 28 at 8 pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception parish hall with a door prize and refreshments. attendees should bring their own cards. donation asked. Harold Gardner of 163 Main St is a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Jennifer Bakaitis, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bakaitis of East Hoosick, has returned from a 10 day stay at Albany Medical Center. The Rensselaer Rough Riders 4-H Club met Sunday at Joseph Florio’s Classic Street home. two new members Tammy Peckham and Edward Hall joined and members worked on 4H worksheets. the group held its annual Christmas Party at the Florio home on Dec. 27.
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Hoosick Falls
Court St. Mary, Catholic Daughters of America
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Jennifer Bakaitis
John Bakaitis
East Hoosick
Albany Medical Center
Rensselaer Rough Riders
4-H Club
Joseph Florio
Classic Street
Tammy Peckham
Edward Hall
Florio
Dorset Nomination Petitions Open for Town Officers
The town invites nominations for Town Meeting officers with a January 31 filing deadline. Positions include Moderator Sydney J. Meachem Town Clerk Helen E. O Donovan Selectmen 3 year Nathaniel Tyler and others School Director Rhys Evans and Claude Dern Auditor G V Menzies First Constable Harold Beebe Second Constable Thomas Beebe Tax Collector Harold R Beebe Town Agent Malcolm E Cooper Board of Civil Authority will meet January 27 at 7 30 p m at the town clerk s office to review the checklist.
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Sydney J. Meachem
Helen E. O'Donovan
Nathaniel Tyler
George »Dundlam
John. P. Stannard
Marjorie Chapman
G.V. Menzies Seymour
Harold R. Beebe
Thomas Beebe
Malcolm E. Cooper
Board of Civil Authority
Man's license revoked after odd incident in Hoosick Falls
Harvey J. Pratt, 42, of Box 991 Bennington, had his New York license revoked for six months after being fined 50 for driving while revoked and 50 for drunken driving. He was arrested by Hoosick Falls police following an early Monday incident on River Road near Hoosick Falls Central School involving a Minnesota motorist. Pratt allegedly fought with Steve Shaw of Steve's Garage, demanded $20 from the Minnesota driver, and was later located parked outside Uncle Ken's Bar. He pleaded guilty and was remanded to jail on $100 bail pending arraignment.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Harvey J. Pratt
Bennington
John A. Mahar
New York State
Mahar
Pratt
Hoosick Falls Village
Minnesota
River Road
Hoosick Falls Central School
Steve Shaw
Steve
Vermont
Shaw
Uncle Ken
John Street
Rensselaer County
Vermonters to propose amendments to state constitution
Vermonters may submit constitutional amendment suggestions on February 3 as the four year time lock nears closure in 1979. The process requires two legislative sessions and voter approval, with a public hearing urged by Sen. Graham Newell of Caledonia County after a 1972 amendment shortened the time lock from ten to four years.
Car hits propane truck averts disaster in East Calais
A station wagon driven by David Bachman and a truck carrying propane collided on North Calais Road. The truck overturned down an embankment but propane was transferred to another vehicle without incident. No injuries reported. In separate incidents, inmates at Vermont Correctional Center clashed with guards, handled by state troopers. one guard treated for minor injuries. Patricia Wheeler, 26, of Chelsea, died from neck fracture after a two car collision near Barre Town. Marion Cheever, 66, Montpelier, hospitalized and later released.
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East Calais
UPI
David Bachman
Roger Foster
Middlesex
North Calais
East Montpelier
ST. Albans
Vermont
Franklin County
Ronald Kilburn
Burlington
Patricia Wheeler
Chelsea
Barre
Medical Center
Wheeler
Marion Cheever
Montpelier
North Adams
Chase Hill
Thomas Glickman
University of Massachusetts
Glickman
Panama
Africa
South East Africa
Brazil
Vermont House kills public smoking ban measure
The House Health and Welfare Committee rejected a proposed law banning smoking in public buildings, voting 10 to 1. Members cited concern over enforcement costs during difficult economic times as the decisive factor in shelving the bill.
Police union to testify on city council safety unit
Troy officials plan hearings with the city police union and public safety committee chair Norma Fatone to scrutinize the internal investigations unit set to probe recent police brutality complaints from a November traffic incident. Marcus L. Filley IV seeks a city urban renewal post while Hart Brien faces opposition. North Greenbush green groups press landfill bid behind Holy Sepulcher Cemetery with regional reps to meet council.
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Troy
City Police Union
Committee On Public Safety
Norma Fatone
Public Safety Committee
Troy Marcus L. Filley IV
City Urban Renewal Agency
Rensselaer County Family Court
Henry R. O'Brien
Filley
Urban Renewal Agency
Brien
North Greenbush
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
East Greenbush
Rensselaer City
Attendance up at Berkshire churches 1979 report
Four Berkshire churches reported rising Sunday attendance in 1979 led by First United Methodist with a 35 percent gain and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church noting an unofficial 50 percent increase. The Methodist campaign touts same day service and qualified managers while some funds were urged for the poor.
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Pittsfield
First United Methodist Church
St. Joseph’s
First Methodist
Robert Hannum
Hannum
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