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Corkscrew Rails And Tales: History Of The Rutland RR From North Bennington To Chatham

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by David Flint
For those in the Taconic Valley who remember the days when the trains of the Rutland Railroad were part of the daily scene, or for those who just have a nostalgic interest in railroading, James R. “Jim” Jones has created a special treat. The radio personality, railroad buff and media professional has just put out the sixth and last in his “Rutland Remnants” DVD series, this one entitled “North Bennington, VT to Chatham, NY – Corkscrew Rails & Tales.”
Jones describes it as a documentary in the style of a Ken Burns production. “I prefer that local people tell the story, not me,” he said. Some of the local people that appear include Art Koepp of Stephentown, Carol Lobdell VanHeusen of West Lebanon, Bruce Cobb of Chatham and Bev Bowman Chiarella of Canaan.
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Free Haircuts For Vets In Petersburgh

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Beginning Monday, December 19, Victoria Clark, a local retired Licensed Hair Stylist, will offer free haircuts at the Petersburgh Veterans  Memorial Community Center for all veterans and for families of  deployed servicemen and women.  Appointments  will be available on a regular basis Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm, Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 pm and Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Hours  may be extended to meet the demand. The PVMCC is located at 71 Main Street in Petersburgh. To take advantage of this generous offer, please call Vicki in advance at 518-658-0054 to schedule your appointment.

Kayleen Waytkus Promoted

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Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Kayleen Waytkus from Petersburgh, serving with the 107th Military Police Company was promoted to the rank of Specialist.
Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber citizen soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Neil M. Manchester

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Petersburgh – Neil M. Manchester, 84, lifelong Petersburgh, NY, resident died on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at the Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 10, 1927, in Hoosick Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Millicent Vincent Manchester. He was the loving husband of the former Lois Case, whom he married in Hoosick Falls on February 11, 1951. Neil was a member of the Petersburgh Baptist Church.
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Area Men Accused Of Deer Poaching

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from the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police officers recently concluded a blanket deer taking enforcement detail in the Capital Region and surrounding areas in conjunction with the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. A number of area men were cited by DEC officers during this enforcement detail.
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Music And Art Café Make Up Date

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Winter is upon us and so is the final show of 2011’s Music and Art Café. We were not able to hold the Music and Art Café in November due to calendar constraints, but we are happy to announce that Friday, December 9, will be our November make-up date. Typically we do not hold a Music and Art Café in December because the holiday season can be hectic, so this year we have a treat!
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Jimmy Snyder Fundraiser

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There will be a Charlie hot dog fundraiser to benefit Jimmy Snyder. Jimmy is a life long resident of Petersburgh. Jimmy was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Jimmy has undergone radiation and chemotherapy as well as a surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock hospital. All the proceeds will go to Jimmy for his extensive medical costs.
The benefit will be Friday, December 9, from 11 to 7 pm (or until sold out) at the Petersburgh Fire Dept. The cost is $.75 for each hot dog or a baker’s dozen for $9. Please pre-order by calling Janet at 658-3053.
There will also be a coffee can auction with the drawing at 6 pm. Please contact Samantha Bink at 733-6729 if you would like to donate anything for the auction.