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  / / /\   :                 MOHAWK VALLEY DIGEST
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/ / / /\ \ :                   MAY 31,1996  ISSUE #4
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COMMENTARY

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Last issue we went off track a bit by adding our comments to the
news stories. In the future we'll stick to reporting our local 
interesting stories and keep our personal thoughts to ourselves.
Sorry for the deviation from our usual style in that last issue.

As of today we are hovering at about 1150 subscribers to the Digest.
We know that the readership is really higher than that because
we post it in a few Usenet newsgroups like Alt.culture.ny-upstate and 
some Capital District groups as well. People have told us they
forward copies to friends and even print out the Digest to pass
along to others. Thats really nice to hear. We are continually
working to increase our readership and to make improvements
suggested by our readers. 

If you like reading this Digest then PLEASE tell your friends so
they can also recieve this free publication by email. Also,feel
free to print out the Digest and pass it along to your non-computer
oriented friends for them to read and enjoy.
We appreciate all the feedback from you our readers so keep those
letters
coming.
                                    
                                           

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 LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST

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GLOVERSVILLE COMPUTER HACKERS ARRESTED
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This week 4 Gloversville residents were arrested by State
Police for breaking into Citizens Telecom Telephone
Company computers in Johnstown and stealing customers credit
card numbers and telephone calling card information.
The alleged ringleader was reported to be 26 year old Robert Blayzor
who is currently the System Administrator for [SUPERIOR.NET].
The three others arrested were juveniles. They were charged
with misdemeanor counts of unauthorized use of a computer
because State Police say that proving the felonies that were
actually committed would be more difficult to substantiate.

The criminals will appear in Gloversville City Court on June 
10th,1996 to answer the charges.

To read one of the accounts taken from a local newspaper,we are told
that the headlines are displayed at: http://www.blacdisc.com.


OUR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS & TV ONLINE
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Recently most of our local newspapers & TV stations have taken
a giant step and joined us all in cyberspace. Some have web pages
and others just have email addresses available for the public
to contact them.
For the convenience of our readers we have provided a list
of email addresses for the Newspapers & TV that we know are online.
If anyone can give us email addresses for other newspapers & TV
stations in the capital region so we can update the list in future
editions of this Digest,please let us know.

                          Newspaper & TV Email Addresses
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Amsterdam Recorder: news@recordernews.com
Amsterdam Morning Star: stardaily@aol.com
Gazette Newspapers: gazette@dailygazette.com
WRGB Channel 6: newscentersix@globalone.net


ALL KINDS OF FREE STUFF ON THE WAY
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Beginning on June 10th,1996 Orion Publications will begin
a new publication called "Fabulous Freebies". It will be a
small newsletter published twice a month and distributed
by U.S.Mail. It will contain a wealth of FREEBIES
that can be obtained on the Internet and by calling 800 numbers
as well as writing letters to the companies offering the freebies.
The cost and other details have yet to be determined but will
be announced in the next issue of the Digest.


THE TAXI DILEMMA
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The City of Saratoga is taking a step in the right direction by
cracking down on taxicab owners and drivers.
Saratoga is now requiring that taxi drivers in that city get
themselves
cleaned up and dressed up.

If you have ever taken a taxi in any city,especially in the summer
months,
you know how unpleasant it can sometimes be. Dirty vehicles and
ungroomed drivers can leave you wishing that you were driving
your own vehicle. Then there's the problem of taxi drivers often
traveling at high rates of speed and the often inflated fare when you
do reach your destination. Remember that at anytime you find yourself
taking a taxi ride and you feel uncomfortable with any phase of the
ride whether it's a filthy vehicle,high speed ride,too high a fare,
or anything else,call the Taxi company and complain. Then call
the local police department with the same complaint as the police
usually handle licensing taxi companies and drivers. 



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                                        MEDICAL TIDBITS
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Protect yourself against bee stings and other insect bites while
outdoors by wearing light-colored,well fitting clothing. Insects
are attracted to bright colors and can get caught in loose clothing.
Be sure to avoid perfume and cologne and scented hair sprays,
soaps or lotions which attract stinging insects.




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THIS ISSUES FABULOUS FREEBIE

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Free recipe newsletter with tips for healthy eating, coupons and food
articles. Send your name and address on a 3X5 card to:
                                       Mrs Dash/Molly MacButter
                                                Recipe Club
                                              PO Box 1588A
                                       Melrose Park, IL 60160
      
                                              --ALSO--
Anheuser-Bush offers a free guide to help parents talk to kids about
drinking. "Family Talk About Drinking" offer is available by calling
1 (800)359-TALK.  
                               

         

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 CLASSIFIEDS & NOTICES

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WANTED: Children's toys, both indoor and outdoor.  For ages 2-5
              Email saturn@blacdisc.com
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I am looking to Assume or buy a home in the Schenectady
or Niskayuna area. My last option is to rent to 
own. It will be me and my families first home.
My range is 500 to 700 a month.Email to>dssmith@global2000.net
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GARAGE SALE- with hundreds of pairs of brand new shoes
with retail value of up to $129. Each pair will be sold for $5.00.
The date will be June 1st and 2nd at the Broadalbin town wide garage
sale. The address is 100 West Main; just across from Vandeline's
Restaurant.
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WANTED: St.Regis china issued by Sunoco gas stations in the early
1970's with gas purchase. Looking to complete a set for sentimental
reasons.
Contact Cathie at patrust@klink.net with any information.
- - - 

FOR SALE:  1983 Black Cadillac.  4 door, AM/FM radio, Loaded. Runs
great!!
Asking $1,200 or best offer.  Call after 6:00pm (518)725-7424 or
e-mail at dolphin6@superior.net
- - - 
I LOST YOU: To Rob, the guitar player from Schoharie.  I lost your
last e mail please get 
back to me and let me know if your still interested. Email:
zaak123@klink.net
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FOR SALE: Fernandes Strat: As good as American made Strats [Fernandes
got sued by
Fender because there copies were so good!]  Tobacco sunburst,
excellent
condition, light weight, very warm vintage sound with 3 single-coil
staggered pole pickups. All gold hardware.  Locking Sperzel tuners.
Beautiful workmanship and sound!  
$ 350.00.  Call Tony, 725-5119.
- - - 

FOR SALE: Pickups: [2] EMG vintage strat; [2] EMG Telecasters; 1
DiMarzzio Humbucker;
One Seymour Duncan P-90.  Make me an offer!  Call Tony, 725-5119.
- - - 

FOR SALE: Antique 41/2 by 9 combintion pool and billiard table.
(BRunswick)
reply to par@global2000.net
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APARTMENT for rent Prospect St. in Johnstown. Nice 1 bedroom with
appliances, 
carpet, parking and garage, second floor. References and Security
Required. E 
mail to: zaak123@klink.net
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DRUMMER looking to play for fun or profit, experience with
50's,60's,70's,80's 
and yes even the 90's.  Also original music.  Interested in getting
together 
with other musicians who just want to play.  E mail to:
zaak123@klink.net 
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AKC Sheltie Puppies For Sale
Have had All Shots And Are
Ready To Go. $300.00
Call 661-6594
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FOR SALE: Old Antique RCA Victor TV. It has the two wooden doors on
the front
that close to cover the screen.It is a floor model. Not sure of the 
date of manufacture but it is model #6-T-72 Make Offer. 
Also we have an Antique Schwinn Jaguar Bicycle. It is in great shape
and has all the frills like horn and lights. Best offer takes it.
Lastly there is also a Goldstar Microwave Oven for $25.00. Works fine.
Please email: theq@blacdisc.com
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FOR SALE: NordicTrac PRO Xcountry ski exerciser used little good
shape. 
Asking $500 call 883-8804.
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FOR SALE:  Baby stroller, Petrus brand;  Zenith color TV, needs some
work;
Assorted Commodore computer equipment and software, for the collector;
Other assorted toddler and baby items;  Email gayle@telenet.net for
prices
and details.
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I am looking for 2 special 45 rpm records.  The titles and artists
are:
     "The Teen Commandments" by Paul Anka & George Hamilton IV
     "No Charge" -- Artist unknown
These records were recorded around 1957-1959.  I would like to acquire
them,
hopefully in good shape. Email to: syzygy@blacdisc.com
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                                  LOCAL BUSINESS ADS
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EMPIRE WEB PAGES - Full service web page development for you or
your business.  "Professional Quality for the entire world to see".
Call 842-6229 or email at: empire@telenet.net or see our web pages
at: http://www.telenet.net/commercial/empirewp


GALWAY MARKET - The most delicious lunches at the lowest prices.
Served daily Monday thru Friday. Located at the four corners in the
Village of Galway on Route 147.


J&L WORD PROCESSING - JOB SEEKERS! - If you are being passed
over for job interviews, it may be your resume!
J&L Word Processing Service offers a complete resume writing service.
We do it all... from typesetting a resume you've written... to
"tightening 
up" the wording in a resume thats needs updating or revisions... to
completely writing a resume for you from scratch.  Our main benefit
is convenience - if you don't have the time, don't know where to
begin,
or don't have the right equipment to produce an effective resume, then
we're the answer for you!  We take the guess work out of writing your 
resume.  We also handle cover letters, reference lists, and merged 
mailings.  For more information, call (518) 843-0399.


BALLSTON PRINTING - 33 Science St. Ballston Spa, NY 
Printers of newsprint media. Tabloid or booklets. 
Fax your specs for quotes 518 885-4344. Attn: CH Grose. 
Quick turnaround. Fair pricing. Pick up and Delivery. 


AMSTERDAM COLLECTION AGENCY - We collect all debts for businesses
large and small. Size of debt is irrelevant. You pay no fees until
your
money is collected and our fee is only 25%. To recieve our
brochure,write:
Amsterdam Collection Agency  P.O.Box 82  Amsterdam,N.Y. 12010


CRANDALL'S BAND INSTRUMENT REPAIR- Do you have a musical instrument
that seems to have the blues? Quality,professional repair service for
your woodwind instrument at competitive prices is available at 
Crandall's. Free Estimates. We also have pickup and delivery
available.Contact us by telephone at 518-924-9272,via email at
harrisj@klink.net or through the postal service at P.O.Box 26
Wells,NY 12190.



REMEMBER: Individual ads are free. Business ad rates available upon 
request. Place your ad now for the Capital Region to see.
Please patronize our advertisers and let them know you saw their
ad in the Mohawk Valley Digest.


                        Copyright (C) 1996 by Orion Publications
                             P.O.Box 139  Hagaman,N.Y. 12086