Suspect held in rape and kidnapping of Hoosick Falls woman
A 19 year old Hoosick Falls woman was abducted and raped near Pownal Vermont early Wednesday. Seymour R Brooks 28 of Bennington is held in Rutland facility on bail for rape aggravated assault with a knife aiding in concealment of stolen property and being a fugitive from New York. Brooks was captured with help from New York and Vermont state police. The victim was treated and released from Putnam Memorial Hospital.
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Hoosick Falls
Hoowick Falls
Pownal
Vermont
Ryland Vt
Seymour R. Brooks
Bennington
New York
Four candidates vie for Mechanicville school board seat
Four candidates filed by 4 p.m. for the May 4 Mechanicville School Board election to fill the seat of Virginia Holmes. Candidates include Carmen Bagnoli Aniello Pepe Pruyn Hill Rev. David Rowe and David Saunders with policy criticisms of annual superintendent contract renewals and budget disclosure calls.
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Mechanicville
Carmen Bagnoli
Gilbert St
Aniello L. Pepe
Washington Ave
Pruyn
Complaint against Troy upholsterer stretches into years
Four years after dropping off a desk and chair for refinishing at Artistic Upholstering Co in Troy the owners report repeated broken promises and delayed delivery. The case involves ongoing phone calls, missed delivery dates, and denial of repairs. The story notes similar complaints from neighbors and the involvement of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Fraud.
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Artistic
Park Ave
Troy
G. Elizabeth
Titus A. Hale
Latham
George Symansky
Mrs. Hale
Orange Street
Albany
Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Fraud
Hoosick Falls Plans Memorial Day Canoe Race Changes
John Tompkins of the American Canoe Association advised Hoosick Falls Youth Advisory Council on aligning their 13 mile Memorial Day canoe race with regional rules. The group aims to obtain New York State Canoe Association sanction and recruit more participants through proper promotion. Training will occur via the Kinderhook Canoe Race on April 25. The council set a dance at the armory on April 23 and heard the resignation of advisor Richard A. Severson effective June 15.
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Hoosick Falls
John Tompkins
American Canoe Association
Tompkins
Armory
Richard A. Severson
Grafton Youth Calendar Plans April Activities
The Grafton youth commission outlines April events including a roller skating party on April 23 with reservations by Bill Vanderhoef. A swimming party is planned for April 27 at New Lebanon School with Ken Vanderhoef taking reservations. A movie at Grafton Elementary is set for April 29 with time to be announced, followed by round and square dancing on April 30. Decoupage lessons continue for two Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the town hall with no admission, and a youth canteen is set for April 21 at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
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Grafton
Grafton Youth Commission
Bill Vanderhoef
New Lebanon
Ken Vanderhoef
Liz McCarty
Health group to distribute Easter baskets
The Health Center Auxiliary will meet April 15 at 2 p.m. to fill and distribute Easter baskets for patients. St Mary's Auxiliary cancels April 15 meeting. next session set for April 22 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Altar and Rosary Society hosts a card party April 19 at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall with prizes and refreshments. Catholic Daughters of America hold annual banquet April 28 at Paradise Restaurant with social hour starting earlier.
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ST. Mary's Auxiliary
The
Altar and Rosary Society
Catholic Daughters of America
Paradise Restaurant
Dinner Reservations Open with Ham or Chicken Choice
The event runs from 6 30 to 7 p m with dinner served at 7 p m. Guests may choose ham or chicken and must submit reservations to Stella Bromirski by April 21. Callers will contact those on their lists to confirm.
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Stella Bromirski
Sewing lessons scheduled by Cooperative Extension
Extension home economist Jeanne Winters will conduct three beginning sewing workshops at the Saratoga Springs extension center and Shenendehowa United Methodist Church. Each five lesson series costs $2. Pre-registration required. daytime and evening sessions offered with limited class sizes.
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Saratoga Springs
Extension Center
Church Street
Shenendehowa United Methodist Church
Route 146
Home Economics Extension Office
Mechanicville Approves North Central Ave Repairs
Mechanicville City Council unanimously approves first steps to Tapair North Central Avenue from William Street near Saratoga Avenue. Hoffman to survey and prepare bid advertisements for May 12 council meeting.
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Mechanicville
North Central Avenue
Tapair
William Street
Saratoga Avenue
Hoffman
James J. Malone
North Third St
Brass polishers needed at Calvary Episcopal Church
The altar guild seeks volunteers to polish brass and clean the church for Easter services with two shifts at 1 p.m. Bring cleaning rags. Also announced: EYC officers Janet Ellison president Carolyn Krutchen vice president Gretchen Alsdorf secretary John McGarty treasurer. parish work day April 24. rummage sale April 29 30. sunrise service 6 30 a m at Northway Heights Club route 146A. Good Friday ecumenical service noon to 3 p m Old Saratoga Reformed Church Pearl Burgoyne Streets host Rev C David Buchanan. Tenebrae service 7 30 p m Bacon Hill Reformed Church with Rev Buchanan. Old Saratoga Reformed Church members to join.
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Round Lake
Calvary Episcopal Church
EYC
Janet Ellison
Carolyn Krutchen
Gretchen Alsdorf
John McGarty
Northway Heights Club
Schuylerville
Old Saratoga Reformed Church
Pearl and Burgoyne Streets
C. David Buchanan
Bacon Hill Reformed Church
Mechanicville Baseball Leagues Open Registration
Babe Ruth and Pony League players may register at Mechanicville City Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Today and April 29. Eligibility requires ages 13 to under 16 on August 1. Officers include Mary Hmura president treasurer Bernie Rivers vice president and Shirley Cyr secretary. Coaches are Paul Hmura and Frank Polsenillo.
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Mechanicville
Mechanicville City Hall
Mary Hmura
Bernie Rivers
Shirley Cyr
Paul Hmura
Frank Polsenillo
Sister Mary Bernard to Speak at First United Church
Non author Sister Mary Bernard of the Sisters for Christian Community will speak at First United Church Presbyterian at 8 p m on April 22. She authored It Leap For Joy describing her early life and path to Roman Catholic nun service and joyful subsequent life. Public invited to the presentation.
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Hoosick Falls
Mary Bernard
Sisters For Christian Community
First United Church, Presbyterian
Mary
Berlin Students Named to Honors Lists
Berlin students Cathy Littlefield Charles Enderle Elizabeth Patalino Mark Salvi Cynthia Zwinge Sandra Demick Margaret Taylor Ann Sweener Anita O'Dell Gwen Gapp Debbie Mason Susan Walters John Decker Steven Gardner Barbara Maycock Gregory Cornell Dan Thibodeau John Steele Linda Hartnett Cindy Crandall Katherine Nicpon Vicky Mango earned honors from the Rensselaer Columbia Board of Cooperative Educational Services Occupational School.
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Berlin
Cathy Littlefield
Charles Enderle
Elizabeth Patalino
Mark Salvi
Cynthia Zwinge
Sandra Demick
Margaret Taylor
Ann Sweener
Anita O'Dell
Gwen Gapp
Debbie Mason
Susan Walters
John §. Decker
Steven Gardner
Barbara Maycock
Gregory Cornell
Dan Thibodeau
John Steele
Linda Hartnett
Cindy Crandall
Katherine Nicpon
Vicky Mango
Petersburg Rescue Squad Seeks Motto Contest Submissions
The Petersburg Rescue Squad invites Petersburg and North Petersburg residents to submit slogans by April 30. Final selection will be by the Board of Directors. Send entries to Box 165 Petersburg NY 12238.
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Petersburg
North Petersburg
N.Y
Hoosick Falls woman injured in Route 67A crash
Marie R. LaFond 63 of Hoosick Falls and Bonnie A. Berard 20 of Bennington were in a Monday morning crash on Route 67A in North Bennington. Berard's Dodge had minor damage while LaFond's Volkswagen had moderate damage. Both women reported minor injuries and sought medical care.
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Hoosick .Falls
Marie R. LaFond
Hoosick Falls
North Bennington
Bonnie A. Berard
Bennington
Dodge
Berard
Volkswagen
LaFond
Cambridge student wins four year college scholarship
Anne Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs William Walsh Jr is a senior at Cambridge Central School and has been awarded a $500 academic scholarship for four years at the College of Saint Rose Albany She was the schools representative to Girls State last year and is the DAR Good Citizen Girl at the school this year.
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Cambridge
Anne Walsh
William Walsh Jr
Cambridge Central School
College of Saint Rose
Albany
Daughters of the American Revolution
Capri Fire Girls Candy Sale Sets Record Hope
The Capri Fire Girls of Grafton along with the Blue Birds launch their annual candy sale aiming for a record total. Prizes include a $50 savings bond for the top seller and a $25 bond for second place.
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Grafton
Capri Fire Girls
The
Blue Birds
Easter Memorial plants for Emmanuel United Church
Memorial plants should arrive at Emmanuel United Church by 2 p.m. Saturday. Call Ruby Wiltsey at 664-4767 or Evelyn DeVoe at 664-7056 to arrange by Thursday. Also arrange pickup after Easter morning services.
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Mechanicville
Emmanuel United Church
Ruby Wiltsey
Evelyn DeVoe
Holy Saturday Vigil at Emmanuel Church in Mechanicville
The Holy Saturday vigil at Emmanuel United Church begins at 7 30 p m with a special music choir. The service ends in silence and Easter services start at 11 a m with the children’s choir joining the main choir.
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Mechanicville
Emmanuel United Church
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