Schuylerville approves revised school budget
Voters in Schuylerville Central School District approved a revised budget of 3,116,993 for 1977-78 by 509 to 180. The tax levy is reduced to 754,628, with cuts including a pre-first grade elimination and reduced staffing for the high school. A contingency austerity budget would have cut cafeteria service and inter-scholastic sports, forcing up to three mile walks for about 400 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Schuylerville Central
David Lolik
Coinword contest semifinalists named across towns
The Coinword Puzzle No. 1159 lists 21 semifinalists eligible for the jackpot by identifying five key words. Names include Mary Bailey Troy Trude Burk Troy Jim Audna Cahill Averill Park Vivian Clifford Troy Cournoyer Boys Watervliet A J Cutullo Watervliet L Ford Troy Leon G Foster Stillwater A Gailey Troy Doris Grygatis Troy Mrs M F Mosher Troy Tony Niemczyk Troy Stanley F Paluch Latham Jerie Peaboty Troy June Robinson Troy LT Rowland Hoosick Falls George Sands Jr Troy Kay Sanderson Troy George Shoemaker Troy Albert Sickles Troy Josie Voleck Waterford.
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Mary Bailey
Troy
Trude Burk
Troy Jim and
Audna Cahill
Averill Park
Vivian Clifford
A. Gailey
Doris Grygatis
Mrs
M.F. Mosher
Tony Niemczyk
Stanley F. Paluch
Latham Jerie Peaboty
Troy June Robinson
LT. Rowland
Hoosick Falls
Kay Sanderson
George Shoemaker
Albert Sickles
Josie Voleck
Waterford
Saratoga County tests for police officers and senior typists
The Saratoga County Civil Service Commission invites applications for police officer and senior typist positions. Police officer written test is Oct 29 with Sept 28 filing deadline. candidates must pass physical and medical exams for a 5 year post at about 7,250 to 9,400 yearly. Senior typist has one vacancy at Ballston Infirmary with Sept 14 filing deadline and salary about 7,035 to 8,535 annually.
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Ballston Spa
Saratoga County Civil Service Commission
Saratoga County Ballston Infirmary
Malta board to decide on Luther Forest plan Tuesday
Malta town board meets Tuesday to decide on approval of the Luther Forest development. If approved the state would handle environmental impact statements moving forward. The plan envisions 1750 to 5150 homes over 20 years with annual limits discussed by the planning board.
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Malta
Luther Forest
David Meager
Environmental Conservation Department
William Mackay
County Planning Board
4-H Teen Council Expands Waste Paper Drive
Mechanicville drive now accepts glass and cans and runs Saturday from 9 30 a m to 12 30 p m at Park Plaza Shopping Center. No door to door pickup unless 300 pounds or more or large quantity of glass and cans. For large pickups call Donna Malinoski Beverly Betts Donna Marshall or Dave Leggett.
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Mechanicville
Park Plaza
Donna Malinoski
Beverly Betts
Donna Marshall
Dave Leggett
Halfmoon hearing backs consolidation of fire districts
Halfmoon Town Board held a five minute public hearing on dissolving the Halfmoon Pruyn Hill Fire Protection District and annexing it to Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 with no opposition. Residents Leo Riley and John Johnson urged the change and a 7:30 p.m. meeting was set to finalize the proposal under the Sunshine Law. Story hour volunteers sought for Shenendehowa Library preschool program with sessions Tuesday and Wednesday. volunteers to assist readers will be trained by staff.
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Halfmoon
Halfmoon - Pruyn Hill
John F. Dudek
Leo Riley
John Johnson
Stillwater
Anthony Kill
Dudek
Halfmoon Town Hall
Shenendehowa Free Library
Doreen Canton
Reader Q and A on safety tips and local services
A weekly editor column answers readers on home safety teaching children about poisons and proper disposal, plus requests for craft wood sources, charitable leather folders, and backyard ornament fountains. The piece notes Stanley’s and Boston Store connection, and points to The Fountain Center in Cohoes for a remaining wishing well.
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Stanley's
Troy
Boston Store
Carmen - Goody Pools, Inc
Fountain Center
Saratoga St
Cohoes
Saratoga man recovers $10000 lottery ticket from trash
William Beach Jr of Saratoga Springs found a discarded lottery ticket in his garbage that matched the first three numbers and the $10000 bonus. He retrieved the ticket after realizing he had not checked for the bonus number and plans to use the money for medical costs and a hunting trip at Indian Lake.
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Saratoga Springs, N.Y
William Beach, Jr
Star Wars Bus Trip For Mechanicville Students
A bus shuttle from the Mechanicville Civic Center to Colonie for seventh graders and up to see Star Wars departs Monday at 1 p.m. Return is 4 30 p.m. Signups close today before 10 p.m. A record dance Saturday at 7 30 p.m. will award prizes to winners of this week’s Civic Center tournaments.
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Doreen Devito
5Th Ave
Mechanicville
Mechanicville Civic Center
Colonie
Civic Center
Saratoga Battle Anniversary to Feature Noted Broadcaster
The October 7 ceremony at Saratoga National Historical Park aims to honor the Battle of Saratoga with a keynote speaker sought from CBS News. Walter Cronkite is the top target, with Roger Mudd substituting if needed, as organizers await confirmations from foreign ambassadors and other dignitaries.
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Gray
Mechanicville
Rotary Club
Cbs-Tv
Walter Cronkite
Roger Mudd
Cronkite
France
England
Germany
Poland
Stillwater Parade Marks Revolutionary War Prelude Events
The Neilson Farm hosts heritage displays about the period and the National Park Service as the Oct 7 to 9 commemorations unfold. If ambassadors decline, foreign counsels general from 200 years ago may attend in their stead. The Festival of Nations dances and a major Oct 8 parade with 30 divisions are planned, with battle reenactments in Stillwater Oct 8 and Schuylerville Oct 9.
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National Park Service
Neilson Farm
Gray
Stillwater
Schuylerville
Carey invited to Saratoga Battle fete
Ballston Spa reports plans to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga on October 7 1777 with a talk by Gov. Hugh Carey at Saratoga Battlefield a commemorative stamp First Day of Issue ceremonies and a ball at the Canfield Casino. A parade on October 8 will be hosted by the Stillwater Bicentennial Committee with a dinner honoring foreign guests and a visit to the harness track. Gen Burgoyne’s 1777 surrender and a battlefield narrative will frame the day’s program.
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Schuylerville High School
U.S. Postal Service
Saratoga County
Ballston Spa
Britain
Saratoga
Hugh Carey
Saratoga Battlefield
France
Canada
West Germany
England
Canfield
Saratoga Springs
The
Stillwater Bicentennial Committee
Schuylerville Central High School
Fred Hequembourg
Burgoyne
Albany
Rome
Syracuse
Utica
Washington, D.C
John J. Burgoyne
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L. Ford
Leon G. Foster
George Sands Jr
Civil Service Commission
Planning Board
Mackay
Carmen Cammuso
Round Lake Ave
Larry Roberts
Don Carola
2Nd St
Dave Perotta
6Th Ave
Cerkowski
Cher
Sue
Grant St
Round Lake Avenue
Hudson River
Newtown Road
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Pruyn Hill
Johnson Road
Story Hour
Clifton Park
Ruth Carrigan
Times Record
N.Y
F. O
Rensselaer
Stanley
Boston
Elizabeth
Watervliet
K. H
Lansingburgh
Walt — Hoosick Falls
Joanne Smith
Battle of
Saratoga National Historical Park
Glen Gray
National Guard
North American
High School For the Presentation
Fife and Drum Corps
Smithsonian
Festival of Nations
Carey
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