Westward movement topic highlighted in Hoosick Falls talk
Raymond C. Henry will present a bicentennial lecture on the westward expansion of America at the October 7 Hoosick Township Historical Society meeting in St. Mark's Hall Hoosick Falls. The slideshow covers expansion from the original colonies to the Pacific, emphasizing peaceful activity and "Manifest Destiny" concepts. Henry, a retired art teacher, has led 39 years in area schools and editors Fire Coordinator. he and his wife have made 27 photographic trips averaging 12,000 miles each.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Raymond C. Henry
The
Hoosick
America
Pacific Coast
Henry
North America
Alaska
Mexico
Albany
Troy
Waterford
College of St. Rose
New York State
Art Teachers Association
Rensselaer County
Area N
Griffins seek zoning variance for Italian restaurant in Hoosick Falls
William J. and Carlene Griffin ask the village zoning board of appeals to allow a commercial use at 175 Church St the old Richmond Hotel. Neighbors oppose but Mrs Griffin vows to proceed and may rent units to welfare families if denied. The building has housed the Richmond Hotel for about 50 years and recently operated as a private home after liquor license lapse.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
William J
Carlene Griffin
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
Richmond Hotel
Church St
Griffins
Pattison Opens Re election Campaign In Upstate NY
Congressman Edward W Pattison launched his bid for reelection with press conferences in Troy Glens Falls and Hudson pledging integrity and accessibility He touted 97 percent voting attendance and four of five weekends in the district while facing challenges from Conservative DeYoung and Republican Martino A debate with both opponents is set for tomorrow night at the Jewish Community Center in Troy
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Troy
N.Y
Edward W. Pattison
Glens Falls
Hudson
Pattison
Washington
James E. DeYoung
Joseph A. Martino
Committee For the Survival of A Free Congress
Liberal National Committee For
Congress
NCEC
Battenkill Grange Postpones Meeting to Oct 13
Arlington Battenkill Grange postpones the Oct 6 regular meeting to Oct 13 at 8 p.m due to a selectmen called meeting. Refreshments on Oct 13 provided by Mr and Mrs Richard Whitman and Jerome Viault.
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Arlington
Battenkill Grange
Richard Whitman
Jerome Viault
Hopkins Forest Farm Museum to open in Williamstown
The Hopkins Forest Farm Museum opens with a community event in Williamstown on Sunday October 10 from 4 p m until dusk. A pot luck supper farm fest will feature music cider pressing supper and dancing with public invitation.
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Williamstown
Mass
Hopkins Forest Farm
Moon Farm Barn Reopened as Local History Museum
The Farm Museum at Williams College recon structed from the Moon Farm barn built in the 1800s within Hopkins Forest. It will host a Columbus Day observance and bring together Williams College Center for Environmental Studies projects as a community event at Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road in Williamstown.
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Bulkley Street
Northwest Hill Road
Route 7
Williamstown
Center For Environmental Studies
Williams College
Moon Farm
Hopkins Forest
Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Neil Humphrey Completes Training
Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Neil E. Humphrey aged 17, son of Mrs. Virginia C. Bushee of Arlington, finished recruit training at Cape May New Jersey. He studied first aid, seamanship, Coast Guard history and regulations, close order drill and damage control and joined the Coast Guard in April 1976 after attending Arlington Memorial High School.
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Coast Guard
Neil E. Humphrey
Virginia C. Bushee
Arlington
Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May
N.J
Arlington Memorial High School
The
Brattleboro Hospital to Discuss New Rates Public Q&A Meeting
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital officials plan a public meeting on October 28 to discuss health care costs and policies following a hospital rate increase. Board president Fred Yeadon says presentations by directors doctors and staff will precede a question and answer session addressing concerns over cost and access.
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Brattleboro Hospital
Brattleboro
UPI
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Hospital Board of Directors
Vermont
Fred Yeadon
Yeadon
Pownal Community Calendar and Military Promotion News
The Pownal Center firehouse hosts a hunter safety program tonight from 6 30 to 8 30. The Pownal Senior Citizens hold a 7 o’clock social at their center with a weekly luncheon Wednesday at noon, reservations via Rose Mattison at 823 7282. The Wesleyan Class sponsors a Friday Saturday rummage sale at the Pownal United Methodist Church 10 a m to 4 30 p m each day with donations accepted through Thursday. Pownal Pre School meets Wednesday at 9 a m for officer elections and a bake sale is planned Saturday 10 a m to 1 p m at Price Chopper North Adams MA. Marine Corporal Leroy E Thomas III, son of Mr and Mrs Leroy E Thomas II of Pownal, has been promoted while serving with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune NC. a Berlin High School alumnus, he joined the Marine Corps in February 1973. The Pownal Fish and Game Club meets Wednesday at 7 p m at the North Pownal Fire House.
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Pownal
Pownal Center
Rose Mattison
Price Chopper
State Road
North Adams
Mass
Leroy E. Thomas III
Leroy E. Thomas II
2Nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Berlin High School
Berlin
N.Y
The
Marine Corps
Gubernatorial Candidates To Discuss CETA In Vermont
The Southwest Employment Training Council will sponsor a discussion with Stella Hackel Richard Snelling and Bernard Sanders on Wednesday October 13 at 7 30 p m at Zion Episcopal Parish Hall Manchester Vermont. The forum will cover the CETA program local economic development and the economic outlook for Vermonters among other topics refreshments will be served and the public is invited
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Manchester
the Southwest Employment Training Council
Stella Hackel
Richard Snelling
Bernard Sanders
Zion Episcopal Parish
Vermont
Vermont urged to tighten 55 mph enforcement on highways
Federal officials criticized Vermont for lax enforcement of the 55 mph speed limit, warning of potential cuts up to 30 million dollars in highway funds. Transportation Secretary Arthur Ristau told the Vermont Transportation Board police rarely issue tickets below 64 mph, signaling a plan to document stricter compliance to close the gap.
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Ristau
Vermont student pleads no contest in Dole stop incident
Brian McNelis, 23, a University of Vermont graduate student, pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct after an incident during Senator Robert Dole’s campaign visit. Arraigned in Vermont District Court, officials offered no word on fines or penalties. Police and Secret Service swarmed him after he allegedly threw a crumpled paper at Dole during the UVM Octoberfest stop.
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Burlington
UPI
University of Vermont
Robert Dole
Brian McNelis
Vermont
McNelis
Secret Service
Prostitution charges dropped for Rutland dealer Vasos
Rutland auto dealer Frank Vasos had nine remaining prostitution related counts dropped by Rutland County State's Attorney in Vermont District Court. Vasos had pleaded guilty last month to a consolidated procurement charge and received a suspended sentence up to one year with probation. Charges against two other men remain pending.
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Rutland
UPI
Frank Vasos
Rutland County
John Liccardi
Vermont
Vasos
Seeley Reynolds Loses Bid for Second Ballot Spot
UPI reports Middlebury Senator Seeley Reynolds Democrat of Addison County failed to win a second spot on the September primary ballot. A recount upheld Democratic nominations for John Angier and Marguerite Stebbins while Reynolds won the Republican nomination and will appear on the GOP line.
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Middlebury
UPI
Seeley Reynolds
Addison County
Reynolds
John Angier
Marguerite Stebbins
GOP
Swanton man killed in two vehicle crash on Route 78
Lucius Lemnah, 43, of Swanton, died Monday evening after a two vehicle collision on Route 78. James Brown, 69, of Quebec, suffered a fractured arm, while his wife Marian, 56, had bruises and internal injuries. All were hospitalized at Kerbs Memorial Hospital in St. Albans.
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Swanton
UPI
Lucius Lemnah
Rte
James Brown
Quebec
Canada
Brown
Marian
Kerbs Memorial Hospital
St. Albans
Train Derails Near Fair Haven
Delaware and Hudson crews cleared debris after a nine car derailment at the Fair Haven Railroad Station. Eight cars and the caboose jumped the tracks at 7:55 p.m. Monday while one car remained on track. The train bound for Rutland departed Whitehall yard at 7:10 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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Fair Haven
UPI
Delaware and Hudson
Rutland
Whitehall
N.Y
Troy Man Sues Police Over Arrest Turned Without Signal
A 62 year old Troy man, Michael DeBonis, accuses Troy police of roughing him during an arrest for turning without signaling and obstructing governmental administration. He claims two rookies acted with anti Italian bias while officers say force used was necessary. SUNY announces new SUNY Moscow State University exchange program for undergrad and graduate students starting January.
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Troy
Troy Police
Michael DeBonis
Troy Force
DeBonis
Albany — State University of New York
SUNY
M.V. Iomonosov Moscow State University
U.S.S.R
Adams Pfizer to stock Hoosic River with 1500 brown trout
Adams Pfizer Inc plans an afternoon stocking of 1500 brown trout in the Hoosic River to make amends for a July Fourth weekend fish kill. The operation starts at 1 30 p m at several river spots, said plant manager C Steven Lekowski.
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Adams — Pfizer Inc
Hoosic
C. Steven Lekowski
Security Demanded After Two Break-Ins At Windsor Mill
Hoostick Community Resources Corp plans improved security at the former Windsor Mill on Union Street after two weekend thefts totaling about 5000. Police investigate tips tied to Hopstick personnel who warned of a potential break. Stringfellow guitars owner William Campiano says he emptied the shop after hearing rumors. An employee stayed in the mill until 3 a.m. Saturday and alerted police, who increased weekend checks.
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North Adams
Hoostick Community Resources Corp
Windsor Mill
Union Street
Hopstick
William Campiano
Stringfellow Guitars
Gravevine
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