Christmas Eve Billy Brown chose life
Al DeSantis recalls Billy Brawn a Schenectady man who faced loneliness on Christmas Eve. After a near jump at the Mohawk River bridge he finds purpose through YMCA friendship, handball, and DeSantis stories that helped him live another decade. Brawn later leaves a large bequest offset by a twist of fate.
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Polak gives $1000 to band trip fund
Middletown reports Bernard Polak of Polak's Frotal Works donated 1000 to the Middletown High School Band Florida trip fund, bringing the total to 20000 as the group seeks 28000 for a Saint Petersburg Festival of the States trip. Travel costs rose due to fuel shortages and living costs, prompting ongoing bake sales.
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Frotal
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Remembrance gift marks Miss Worley’s classroom tribute
In Monticello residents recall Miss Worley, longtime kindergarten teacher at the David Moore housing project on Genung Street. Students and guests celebrate with gifts as Worley reflects on discipline and teaching honesty while detailing connections to notable locals. County job openings listed follow, with Civil Service exam dates set for January.
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