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Bethlehem Historical Association seeks 1960s photos

by Kathy Newkirk

BETHLEHEM — What was Bethlehem like 50 years ago?  Certainly a lot has changed since the Bethlehem Historical Association was organized in 1965. 

As part of our golden anniversary celebration, the association is creating a photo display of 1960s-era Bethlehem.  And we need your help.

Public comment sought on plan to protect the bald eagle, a threatened species

A proposed conservation plan to manage New York’s population of the bald eagle is now available for public review and comment. The plan describes the historic and current status of the bald eagle in the state and provides guidelines for future management actions.

Guard promotes

These members of the New York Army National Guard were recently promoted:

— Michael Downs from Schenectady, serving with the Company D, 3-142nd Aviation was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant;

Photo: On tour

EPA-certified renovators to be listed

Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County is compiling a list of renovators certified by the federal Environmental Protection Agency to be published in a print and online directory. 

Completed directory forms must be received by Monday, March 16. 

Farmers can apply to be in ag district

ALBANY COUNTY — The Albany County Legislature has designated Feb. 1 through March 3 as an annual 30-day period within which a landowner may submit an application to have land included in one of the county’s three agricultural districts.

Photo: Tree and Shrub Sale Coming

Photo: Back to BOCES

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St. John's focuses on parables for Lent

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont will hold the following services:
Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and continuing to Good Friday, April 3, the St. John's congregation will focus on a biblical parable at each service that connects to the overall penitential theme of Lent.

Tech Valley High holds sessions for prospective students

Tech Valley High School will be offering two additional information sessions for students interested in enrolling as ninth-graders in the fall. Eighth-graders must attend an information session with a guardian in order to apply to the school.

Exchange students seek host families

International Experience has visiting students, ages 15 to 18 from around the world who are seeking host families for the 2015-16 school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year.

Exchange student come from many countries including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.

Bryant attends Chairman’s Retreat 2015

SLINGERLANDS — Mark T. Bryant of Bryant Asset Management in Slingerlands, gathered with a group of financial advisors invited to participate in Commonwealth Financial Network’s Chairman’s Retreat, in January at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, Florida.

The Chairman’s Retreat is Commonwealth’s highest level of recognition.

Farmers have until March 1 to apply for lands to be included in an ag district

ALBANY COUNTY — The Albany County Legislature has designated Feb. 1 through March 3 as an annual 30-day period within which a landowner may submit an application to have land included in one of the county’s three agricultural districts.

Photo: New Leadership for Helderberg Hilltowns Association

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