Readers' Note Help for Garden Manure and Local Inquiries
A Monday through Sunday column invites readers to write for research help from The Times Record. It cites manure sources for garden fertilization and lists local options for cow, horse, sheep, or chicken manure, plus a consumer-scam inquiry about a home repair contract and questions about deposits and appliances.
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Times Record
Troy
N.Y
John Creeki
Creek Road
Eagle Mills
Spring Avenue
Misty Hills Farm
Eagle Mills Road
Center Brunswick
Agway Store
Defreestville
Andrew Danish
Clums Corners
Center Brunswick Road
Swindler Fails to Honor Home Improvement Contract
A Troy reader describes paying $212.50 to a contractor who never completed a porch and stoop, left materials short, and vanished. After Small Claims Court and attempts to garnish via Sheriff's office, the man did not appear again, and a Supreme Court ruling blocked a warrant. The writer seeks guidance on remedies and constitutional rights.
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Small Claims Court
Supreme Court
Clifton Park eyed for Atmospheric Science Center move
State University Atmospheric Science and Research Center may relocate from Schenectady airport to Systemation Inc. land in Clifton Park as talks advance. Systemation files for bankruptcy and seeks a buyer for its 290 acre Route 146 site. town officials hope a sale funds debts and brings prestige through the research facility.
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Suny’s Atmospheric Science Center
Clifton Park
Solar Energy Institute
State University Atmospheric Science and Research Center
Systemation Inc
Systemation
Route 146
Schenectady Airport
Jack Hartley
State University
Schenectady
Hartley
Albany State
Charles McCloskey
Atmospheric Science and Research Center
Norman Hayes
Schenectady Trust Co
The
New York State Job Development Authority
Hayes
U.S. District
John Hanna
Stillwater reviews water system for Luther Forest development
Stillwater plans board weighs central water supply options for a 3500 family Luther Forest project in the Stillwater Malta area. Expert D Theodore Clark discusses on site wells, Knapp Road field, and possible purchases from Mechanicville. A reservoir in the forest and forest growth affecting supply are noted. The Malta plan already approved. Stillwater's decision will proceed to state review.
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Stillwater
Malta
Stillwater Town
Clark
Knapp Road
Charles Neilson
Planning Board
Lloyd Brownell
Anthony Kill
Stillwater Bicentennial Committee Names New Co-Chairs
Kathi Luther will replace Elliott Morgan as co chairwoman of the Stillwater Bicentennial Committee, Morgan remaining as a member. Elizabeth Abel also becomes co chairwoman. New members Al Robbins and Jerry Petronis join, with American Legion support from Dick Scalzo Walt Zedayko and Bob Poitras.
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Stillwater
Kathi Luther
Elliott Morgan
Morgan
Luther
Elizabeth Abel
al Robbins
Jerry Petronis
Earl J. Manning
American Legion
Dick Scalzo
Walt Zedayko
Bob Poitras
Saratoga County
Ballston
Dirck Swart
William Knibbs
Robbins
Beth Bertrand
Albany
Legion
Ea Petronis
Linda Palmieri
Lois Rogers
Robert Poltras
Fran
Dave Walsh
Elliott
Jacquine Morgan
Mechanicville Water Derby Weekend Draws Thousands
Mechanicville hosts a two day Tenandeho Creek and Hudson River canoe races with 400 entrants in 200 boats and as many as 10 000 spectators. National champions Sam and Sue Allison join the event along with U S Senator Buckley and Representative Pattison in the parade.
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Tenandeho
Mechanicville Rotary Club
al Hoffman
Hudson River
Tenandeho Creek
Sam and
Sue Allison
North Creek
U.S
James L. Buckley
Edward
Ned" Pattison
Record Hop Planned for Mechanicville
Sixth seventh and eighth graders from Mechanicville schools are invited to a record hop April 2 from 7 30 to 10 30 p.m. at Assumption parish hall with Ric Mitchell from WTRY. Mechanicville swimmers won 14 AAU awards at Canajoharie with Debbie Rivers and Rich Boucher earning gold medals and other club members placing in events.
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Mechanicville
Assumption Parish Hall
Ric Mitchell
WTRY
Canajoharie
Debbie Rivers
Rick Boucher
Debbie
Round Lake educator Winans dies at 84
Rodney Winans 84 of Troy Avenue Round Lake a veteran educator helped form several southern Saratoga County districts including Shenendehowa He died of arrival Tuesday at Saratoga Hospital after being stricken at his residence Obituary on Page 36.
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Round Lake
Rodney
Winans
Troy Avenue
Saratoga County
Shenendehowa
Saratoga Hospital
Jackson to Speak at Saratoga Bicentennial Celebration
Democratic hopeful Senator Henry Scoop Jackson will address the Bicentennial Celebration at the Canfield Casino Congress Park Saratoga Springs four days before New York's April 6 primary. He will also speak at Rensselaer Knights of Columbus Hall before the event. Tickets cost $10 and are available through the Jackson for President HQ at the Marisa Motel on South Broadway.
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Canfield
Saratoga
Saratoga Springs
Sen
Henry
Scoop” Jackson
Canfield Casino
Congress Park
Saratoga County
Democratic Committee
New York
Jackson
Knights of Columbus
Rensselaer
Marisa Motel
South Broadway
Mechanicville Officers Detect Smashed Cash Boxes
Mechanicville patrolmen John Wallace and Michael Zurlo found three smashed cash boxes at Cocozzo's Car Wash on North Main Street early Tuesday. The boxes were opened and an undetermined amount of cash was stolen. Police also report youths shooting BBs at passing cars along South Second Street Monday night with no sign of the culprits.
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Mechanicville
John Wallace
Michael Zurlo
Cocozzo
North Main Street
South Second Street
East Greenbush Offers Beginning Motorcycle Rider Course
East Greenbush School District continuing education program offers a six week beginning motorcycle rider course starting May 1. Sno Fun Kawasaki of West Sand Lake provides motorcycles and helmets. A 30 dollar fee applies. Course completion may lower insurance rates. Reservations through the district adult education office.
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East Greenbush
Sno-Fun Kawasaki
West Sand Lake
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