SCRAPBOOK - Capital Region Scrapbook remains in swing with spring and today begins a deep dive into memories from the Schenectady Gazette's 1982 photo collection.
Gazette file photos
Fred Dutcher, who retired as principal as Oneida School in Schenectady during the spring of 1982, crouches as Oneida associates plant a red maple tree on school grounds in his honor. From left are Bev Ganeles, Ed Whitmarsh, Bernice Ginsburg, Paul Dombrowski and Linda Meenlan.
Women carry signs and march in front of Albany's Fort Orange Club on May 6, 1982, protesting the policy excluding women for full membership at the private University Club, an Albany club for men. The march took place at the Fort Orange, which at the time was another club for men only in the city. The University Club began admitting women in 1983. It closed in 2022. The Fort Orange Club began admitting women in 1988 and remains active.
David Greenfield, right, national president of the Explorers, congratulates local Explorers during a recognition dinner held at Schenectady County Community College in May 1982. From left are Margaret Herrmann of Post 345 (SCCC); Patrick Carroll of Post 10-4 (Rotterdam police); Mike MacIntosh of Post 787 (Mohawk Ambulance Service); and Mark Johnson of Post 117, WMHT-TV, Channel 17.
It's "Anything Goes" for the Galway Players in May 1982. All aboard for the famous play are, from left, John Allen as Sir Evelyn; Sara Grabowski as Bonnie; John Kempf as Moonface Martin; Ann Kempf as Reno Sweeney; and Bob Zentz as Billy Crocker.Â
Women carry signs and march in front of Albany's Fort Orange Club on May 6, 1982, protesting the policy excluding women for full membership at the private University Club, an Albany club for men. The march took place at the Fort Orange, which at the time was another club for men only in the city. The University Club began admitting women in 1983. It closed in 2022. The Fort Orange Club began admitting women in 1988 and remains active.
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Ann (McCord) Benchoff Stamm, outgoing president of the Friends of the Schenectady County Library, presents two sets of encyclopedias to library director Ron Lagasse (far left) in May 1982. Present for the presentation are, from left, Dr. Carl Niemeyer, Martha Lee Wallender (new group president) and lecturer Dr. Rossell Hope Robbins.
Maynard Brooks sits at the wheel of his 1919 Model T Ford as organizers from the Central State Street Merchants Antique Parade prepare for the bog show. From left are Dick Frigolette, LeRoy G. LaMontagne and Mike Iacobucci. The parade, which featured 30 antique cars, took place on May 22, 1982.Â
Dr. Henry Sullivan, right, director of the Scotia-Glenville Choralaires, rehearses his student singers for their spring project "Song Time 1982."
The Rotterdam Democratic Club's Grand Ole Opry party took place in May 1982. From left are members of the musical group "Badge" --- Jim Barber, Bob Ringrose and Rick Morse --- and event chairwoman Rose Stubblefield.
Leo Krawiecki became the new operator of the Muny Restaurant at Schenectady Municipal Golf Course in 1982. Joining Leo for prep work is Linda Krawiecki (center) and Debbie Light.