Suspect held in rape and kidnapping case near Hoosick Falls
A 28-year-old Bennington man Seymour R. Brooks is jailed in Vermont on rape aggravated assault with a knife and fugitive from New York charges in the abduction and rape of a 19-year-old Hoosick Falls woman near Pownal. He faced extradition questions as New York pursues robbery and kidnapping charges.
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Hoosick Falls
Hoowick Falls
Pownal
Vermont
Ryland Vt
Seymour R. Brooks
Ben-nington
New York
State of
Brooks
Ira Mendleson
Rensselaer County District Attorney
Four candidates vie for Mechanicville school board seat
Mechanicville voters will choose one of four candidates Carmen Bagnoli Amelio Pepe Pruyn Hill Rev David Rowe and David Saunders for the board seat vacated by Virginia Holmes in the May 4 election. Candidates attack the current superintendent contract and call for a more detailed school budget presentation. Schools closed until April 26.
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Mechanicville
Mechanicville School Board
Carmen Bagnoli
Gilbert St
Amelio L. Pepe
Washington Ave
Pruyn
Virginia Holmes
Dispute Over Repaired Desk and Chair Reaches Bureau
A Troy couple seeks return of a desk and chair refinished by Artistic Upholstering Co. after delays and broken promises. The case involves repeated failed delivery attempts and is now with the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Fraud for action.
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Park Ave
Troy
Mechanicville approves North Central Ave repairs
The Mechanicville City Council unanimously backs surveys to repair North Central Avenue from William Street to Saratoga Avenue and plans to advertise bids at the May 12 meeting. Police and safety staff will attend state conferences. a $575 bid for a 1969 Ford utility truck is accepted. mayor praises community efforts at the Tenandeho Canoe Races and Water Derby.
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Mechanicville
North Central Avenue
William Street
Saratoga Avenue
Hoffman
James J. Malone
North Third St
John Fascia
Sullivan heads Lions slate in Mechanicville
The Lions Club of Mechanicville nominates officers for the coming year with Thomas Sullivan as president and Matthew Reilly Anthony Cocozzo Frank Bruno Fred Donovan Harry Clements named for various posts. Directors include Rev. George Kaulfuss Steve Burrello two-year seats for Clements Izzo. Kiwanis guests from Saratoga Springs and Mechanicville plan showings. A bicycle club is forming, seeking affiliation with national leagues and Olympic links. The United Methodist Church hosts a covered dish supper. Kathy Johnson, daughter of Walter Johnson, has been accepted at Albany College of Pharmacy for September 1976 and was active in school clubs and activities.
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LIONS
The
Lions Club of
Mechanicville
Thomas Sullivan
Matthew Reilly
Anthony Cocozzo
Frank Bruno
Fred Donovan
Harry Clements
Kathy Johnson
Walter Johnson
Johnson Road
Albany College of Pharmacy
Stillwater Board Addresses Walnut Street Garbage Complaints
Walnut Street residents Mary Nadeau and Rosemary Pacucci told the Stillwater board the neighborhood odor is unbelievable and sewage problems persist. Health tests are stalled as access to some houses remains blocked. The meeting also covered a property sale on George Thompson Road for 100 and legal costs, a lighting survey for Burello Court, a dispute over Brickyard Road dumping, and an executive session on Hillside Colony Associated trailer park legal actions.
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Stillwater
Mary Nadeau
Rosemary Pacucci
George Thompson Road
Elden
Dreimiller
Bryan Gioffe
Burello Court
Electric and Gas Corporation
Board of Review
Hillside Colony Associated
Sewing Lessons Scheduled by Cooperative Extension
Saratoga Springs Extension home economist Jeanne Winters will conduct three beginning sewing workshops at month end. Each five lesson course serves as a pre requisite for fall clothing construction courses and aids home sewers who struggle with pattern instructions.
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Saratoga Springs
Good Friday vigils and services in Mechanicville and nearby towns
Mechanicville and Schuylerville host Good Friday and Easter events led by local churches. Em manual United Church and Old Saratoga Reformed Church schedule three and four hour vigils with sermons, hymns, and host pastors including Rev. C David Buchanan. Easter services start Sunday morning with choir and children's choir participation.
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Mechanicville
Council of Churches of
Stillwater
Emmanuel United Church
Jesus
Schuylerville
Old Saratoga Reformed Church
Pearl and Burgoyne Streets
C. David Buchanan
Bacon Hill Reformed Church
Mechanicville baseball registration opens for Babe Ruth and Pony Leagues
Babe Ruth and Pony League players may register today at Mechanicville City Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Another registration occurs the same hours on April 29. Eligible players must be 13 to under 16 as of August. Officers include Mary Hmura president treasurer Bernie Rivers VP and Shirley Cyr secretary. Coaches are Paul Hmura and Frank Polsenillo. Schuylerville Central School to close today through April 23 for spring recess, classes resume April 26.
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Mechanicville City Hall
Babe Ruth League
Mary Hmura
Bernie Rivers
Shirley Cyr
Paul Hmura
Frank Polsenillo
Schuylerville
Schuylerville Central School
Northway Heights Club
Mount Vernon Dining Room opens at Latham 76 Restaurant
Hoosick Falls residents led by Mrs. Peter C. Sigalos attended the premiere of the Mount Vernon Dining Room at the Latham 76 Restaurant and Diner south of Latham Circle. John Wolff portrayed General George Washington as part of a buffet and cocktail reception hosted by owners Louis Urbano and Alex Loipessis.
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Peter C. Sigalos
Mount Vernon
Latham ‘76
Latham Circle
George Washington
John Wolff
Channel 13 News
Louis Urbano
Alex Loipessis
Penalty for late Ballston taxes announced
A two percent penalty will be collected on all Ballston town taxes paid in April. Taxes may be paid to tax collector Joan Hallgren at her home from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. by appointment. After April 30 the tax rolls go to county treasurer William Sutton for collection.
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Joan Hallgren
Hallgren
Ballston
William Sutton
Skidmore College to stage piano recital April 19
Skidmore College faculty will present an 8 15 pm piano recital on April 19 in Filene Recital Hall directed by Dr. Isabelle Williams. The program features works by Bach Chopin and Schubert.
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Saratoga Springs
Skidmore College
Filene
Isabelle, Williams
Bach
Chopin
Schubert
Church Youth Car Wash Set in Schuylerville
The Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist Church of Schuylerville will hold a car wash on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church with a rain date of April 24.
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Schuylerville
The
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Brass polishers sought for Calvary Episcopal Church event
The altar guild seeks volunteers to polish brass and clean the church on Saturday for Easter services at Calvary Episcopal Church Round Lake. Volunteers should arrive at 1 p.m. with cleaning rags.
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Altar Guild
Calvary Episcopal Church
EYC
Janet Ellison
Carolyn Krutchen
Gretchen Alsdorf
John McGarty
Maundy Thursday Services Open With Supper at First Baptist
Ballston Spa church invites members to a 6 30 p m covered dish supper followed by a communion service. A bake sale is set for Saturday at Grand Union with donations collected by Cheryl Freestone.
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Ballston Spa
Maundy
First Baptist Church
Grand Union
Cheryl Freestone
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Paper Drive in Clifton Park
Mohawk Post American Legion Auxiliary asks residents to save all newspapers and magazines for a paper collection from April 30 to May 6. Bring papers to the Legion parking lot on Grooms Road during these dates. Do not tie the papers.
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Mohawk Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Grooms Road
Mechanicville City Hall Closes Early for Good Friday
Mechanicville officials announce city offices will close at noon Friday in observance of Good Friday. Commissioner of Accounts Chris Miller notes the closure affects all offices in the city hall building.
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Mechanicville
Chris Miller
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