Birds and Bees Juggle Hobbies in Pittsburgh Home
Patricia Demko cares for 350 singing canaries in two special rooms with music, heater and dehumidifier while husband Steve tends about 150 bee hives across southwestern Pennsylvania. They started canaries in 1972 after keeping bees and selling a nest removal. They value the thrill of competition over prizes, having earned about 50 awards in 1977 from Dallas to Baltimore.
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Patricia Demko
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Fewer Virginia Women Hold Elected Posts
The Virginia Municipal League reports Virginia city and town officials resemble national patterns except far fewer women serve as mayors or on councils. The January issue notes low salaries and limited staff, rising turnover, and citizen demands stretching local revenue amid broader social and legal changes.
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Virginia Municipal League
Virginia
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VPI Eyes Fall Opening Date for Vet School
Virginia Tech aims for a fall start of a veterinary school with a 40 student first class and 11 initial faculty. Lawmakers consider a 1978 funding push of about 1 million for 1978 80 while council conditions must be met for final approval.
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Richard B. Talbot
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H. Merrill Pasco
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