St. Marys Academy Honors Class of 1976 Graduates
HOOSICK FALLS Commencement for 32 graduates at St Marys Academy featured Rev Walter J Quinn reading an address from President Ford. Salutatory by Teresa Hubbard and valedictory by Mary Medvetz highlighted top scholars and numerous awards from Augustinian Fathers Sisters of St Joseph and local organizations.
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Walter J. Quinn
Ford
Teresa Hubbard
Mary Medvetz
William J. Murphy
Rensselaer County
Murphy
St. Mary’s Academy
David Liporace
Rosemarie Nugent
Kathleen Delarey
Cecelia Brandi
Ann Maria Martelle
John F. Kennedy
Anna Martelle
Glee Club
Grace Becallo
Ann Willbrant
Augustinian Fathers
Sisters of St. Joseph
The
Home School Association
Specialty Insulation Mfg. Co
Andrick Studios
St. George Society
St. Mary's Alumni Association
the Derby Club
Lions Club
Robson - Decker Funeral Home
V. F. W. Hoosick Valley Post
the Kiwanis Club
Joseph Foster
American Legion Post No. 40
Ladies Auxiliary Post
James Brahan
Richard Powers
Walter Tyan
Joseph Salluzzo
St. Mary's Academy
Joseph Buckley
Frank Driscoll
Agnes O'Hearne
Charles Brahan
Leon McGinnis
Anna Cullen
John
Joseph McGuire
William Hayden
Mary C. Buckley
Cornelius Crowley
John Liporace
Rose Gleason
Leo Mahar
Daniel Capano
William Tynan
Mary Rose
Teresa Brott
Red Cross Disaster Fund Lacks Cash After Blistering Year
Albany report shows the American National Red Cross disaster fund depleted with 27 million annual budget, 35 million spent, as typhoon Pamela and Teton Dam flood relief weigh on totals. The Albany chapter has raised 150 toward 28 000, while Rensselaer County collects 35 toward 8 370.
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Albany
The
American National Red Cross
Phillips
Pamela
Guam
Red Cross
Teton Dam
Idaho
Rensselaer County
United Way
United Fund. We
Cooling off law questioned in trailer purchase dispute
A Valley Falls couple paid a $60 deposit to hold a camping trailer but canceled before delivery. The dealer refused refund, claiming the deposit was a down payment. the couple argued a three day cooling off period should apply, while the seller defended the sale and timing.
Reporter notes on auctions and requests for records and addresses
A collection of reader inquiries and anecdotes including a Saturday trailer sale refund dispute, requests for Fox Record Co and Rodless Decorations addresses, searches for Decca needle sources and a 1927 National Geographic issue, plus Red Cross fundraising history and Clara Barton quotes.
Hoosick Falls Central Class of 1976 Graduation Honors
The 103rd Hoosick Falls Central School commencement honored 111 graduates in the auditorium. Valedictorian Peter M. Cottrell led the class, with remarks by Marie G. Flynn and Principal William C. Waterhouse presenting dozens of prize awards to students including Peter Cottrell, Marie Flynn, Christopher Philpott, and Lisa Pedersen for academic, leadership, and citizenship achievement.
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Hoosick Falls Central
Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Central School
Philip Leonard
William C. Waterhouse
Peter Cottrell
Marie Flynn
Christopher Philpott
Bausch and Lamb
Douglas J. Eighmey
Robert McGuire
Hoosick Post No. 40
American Legion
William Peckham
Lisa Pedersen
Delmer Runkle
Jeffrey Martinez
Thomas Folgert
H. Bradford Cole
Diane Brandalik
Jane Kipp
Lisbeth Gilson
John F. Kennedy
Teresa Winters
Hoosac- Walloomsac
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gabriella Gray
W.F.W. Auxiliary
Hoosick Grange
Cindy Wilson
Michael Arm
Phyllis Liporace
Kiwanis
Laurie McCabe
Joseph E. Buckley III
W.F.W. Hoosick Valley Post
Mary Jean Eberle
Edith Craig Reynolds
James Stritch
Booster Club
Jon Beck
Peter Gayle
D.A.R
Andrick’s Studio
Paul Lukas
St. Stanislaw's Ladies Auxiliary
Caroline Hanselman
Teacher's Association
Lisa Allard
Alumna Banquet Attracts Capacity Crowd In Cambridge
HOOSICK FALLS The annual St Marys Academy alumni banquet at the Town House Restaurant in Cambridge drew 320 alumni and guests. Richard Wirmusky presided. roll call honored classes 1926 1951 1966 and 1976 with special recognitions. Officers for the new year were elected including co-presidents Terry Burdick Ellen Scott and co-vice presidents Robert Melesky Linda McGuire.
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Hoosick Falls
St. Mary’s Academy
Town House
Cambridge
Terry Burdick
Ellen Scott
Robert Melesky
Linda McGuire
Elizabeth Medvetz
Patricia Hayes
Nancy Martello
Patti Crucetti
Mike Brandi
Flower Show Entries Deadline Set for July 3
Berlin Bicentennial Flower Show entries must be in by 10 30 a m Saturday July 3. The event at Berlin Central High School runs 1 30 p m to 8 30 p m on July 3 and 10 a m to 5 p m on July 4 with free admission. A conservation education exhibit and National Audubon display will be featured along with a reading table and wild flower exhibit.
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Berlin
Taconic Valley
The
Women's National Farm and Garden Association
Berlin Central High School
Music troupe to perform at Hoosick Falls park
Eastern College group "Declaration" from Pennsylvania will present a Christian themed vocal and instrumental program on July 6 at 8 p.m. in Wood Memorial Park. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church, the free event kicks off an 11 week tour across nine states and 90 churches. The five musicians include piano, acoustic guitar and baritone horn.
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Hoosick Falls
Eastern College
Pennsylvania
Wood Memorial Park
The
First Baptist Church of
Declaration
Legislature moves toward phasing out rent controls in New York
The New York legislature passes a one year extension of the Emergency Tenants Protection Act affecting about 500,000 units in NYC and nearby counties. Gov. Carey expected to sign. Rent control critics push for elimination while tenants warn of political dynamics in the next year. Garbage pickup in Schuylerville scheduled for July 7 due to holiday.
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Russ Pulliam
Associated Press
Albany, N.Y
Hugh Carey
New York City
Nassau
Westchester
Rockland
Assembly
Senate
Warren Anderson
Binghamton
ETPA
Buffalo
Albany
Schuylerville
Weekend arrests highlight Hoosick Falls police activity
Hoosick Falls police made two weekend arrests. John Syring 17 First Street faced criminal trespass and harassment charges after a Friday dispute. Thomas Brandalik 33 Elm Street was arrested on Main Street for unsafe start and disorderly conduct amid ongoing investigations into a stolen Elm Street bicycle and bunting damage at a Church Street building.
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John Syring
17 First Street
Syring
Elm Street
Hoosick Falls
Kevin Thibodeau
Church Street
Thomas Brandalik
Elm St
Main Street
Water main breaks in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs residents were told to boil water today and Tuesday after a rupture at Excelsior and East Avenues left the city without water for about nine hours. Police say crews had been working three days to fix a leak when the pipe ruptured. final repair work continued this morning.
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Saratoga Springs
Excelsior
East Avenues
Department of Public Works
Mechanicville Youths Charged With Vandalism
Two Mechanicville youths were charged Thursday night with malicious mischief for breaking the gate at the Delaware and Hudson Park Avenue crossing. Local police said the act caused property damage and prompted investigation by the town sheriff.
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Mechanicville
Delaware and Hudson's Park Avenue Crossing
Adirondacks zoning penalties stay as Senate blocks reform bills
Senate Republicans shelved three Adirondack reform bills after Sen. Ronald Stafford urged leaving criminal penalties intact. Assembly had passed measures replacing criminal sanctions with civil fines and other changes to park governance. The move preserves current enforcement and delays local input changes.
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Albany
N.Y
Senate
Republicans
Adirondacks
Ronald Stafford
Clinton
Assembly
Adirondack Park
Stafford
Warren Anderson
Adirondack Park Agency
Democratic Assembly
Daniel Haley
St. Lawrence County
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Michael A. McGuire
Theresa Bogardus
Joesph E. Buckley
Robert Milliman
Mary Ann Verrastro
Mary Rita Kennedy
Joseph E. Buckley
Julie Ryan
Patricia Graney
Janet Foley
Michael Casey
Wendy LaPorte
B. C
Nancy Johnson
David Linorace
Altar Boy
James Hyde
Timothy Murphy
Red Cross Disaster
Paul Phillips
New York
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
U.S
Times Record
Troy
D.H.J. — Valley Falls
Frank Sherry
Fox Record Co
Los Angeles
Michael Winarowski
J.P
Decca
National Geographic Magazine
F.M.H. — Cohoes
Bryn Mawr Book Shop
Arcadia Ave
Tel
M.E
Watervliet
Redless Decorations, Inc
West 18Th St
Washington
Clara Barton
Tennessee
Hell
American Red Cross
William S. Peckham
Marie G
Hoosick Falls Central Alumni Association
Kathy Pierce
Julia M. Dewey
Laurie Jean McCabe
Alumni Association
Ellen Burke
Joseph Saliuzzo
Theresa Chaplin
Jack Hayden
Keith LaPorte
Derby Community Club
Harold Shapiro
Janet Davendanis
Richard Wirmusky
John Galvin, Jr
Larry Torpey
Loretta O’hearn Murphy
Joseph Millett
Mary Morin
Frank O'Neil
William Cronin
Ann Wier
Morgan Burke
Patrick Leonard
St. Augustine's Rectory
George A. Leonard
Hill Road
Saratoga
Adirondack
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