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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1977
Page
3
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Hoosick Falls Central School began in house suspensions on a trial basis. Superintendent Phil Leonard said students punished for suspensions must attend school and stay in the library or a teacher's room for the day. He noted nicer weather tempts students to prefer outdoor time. Guidelines are being drafted for board review.
Hoosick Falls Central School Board will vote tonight to ratify a tentative contract with the Hoosick Falls teachers association. The agreement was approved by teachers Friday and now requires board approval before details become public. The board also considers using a spare room as a mini museum funded by the Historical Society and Cheney Library collections.
HOOSICK FALLS by the end of April the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad will own a new emergency vehicle a Dodge Maxi van conversion unit produced in Palmer Massachusetts. The squad will trade in its 1974 Cadillac ambulance damaged in an accident last year. The squad now owns three vehicles including a rescue truck with a Hurst power tool and provides 24 hour emergency service.
Hoosick Falls owner Harry Sternberg retires after closing the Ben Franklin 5 and 10 store at John and Main Streets. Inventory sold to an unnamed firm not planning to reopen in the village. Sternberg opened the site in 16 years with prior 1940s business on John Street. The Wood block site is owned by Dr Sidney Etlinger of Troy.
Superintendent Phil Leonard explained that a 20 year first time incident involved a school bus driver striking a student after the pupil used bad language. The student received a five day suspension while the driver took a paid leave of absence for the rest of the year.
The Concerned Parents Association met to review HFCS lunch costs and practices. Susan Pleasant described a low cost program with 40 cent lunches and limited a la carte items to maintain state aid eligibility, while 29 percent of students receive free lunches and six percent reduced. cost totals $175 000 yearly with 25 minute lunch periods.
Mrs. Robert Hall leads the officer slate to be installed May 14 by the Hoosick Falls Elks Auxiliary. Other elected officers include Mrs. Richard Ogden secretary, Mrs. William Rourke treasurer, Mrs. Guy Baker three year trustee, and Mrs. Frank Mulvihill one year trustee. Vice president post remains open for nominations until May 11. The event includes a chicken dinner at 7:30 p.m. with social hour and dancing to a Bennington group.
George Walker was elected president of the Petersburg Volunteer Ambulance Squad at the April 13 annual meeting. New officers include Edna Barnhart as vice president and Barbara Snyder as secretary. The article notes membership drive and a May newspaper box collection organized by Jim Lyons.
Hoosick Falls Students for Action in Education hold their annual spaghetti dinner in the school cafeteria. First serving at 5 30 p m with a second serving at 5 30 p m. Children under five admitted free. Proceeds fund an Indonesian child for Kings Daughters projects and an annual class party.
Community Band director William Gaillard updates progress on a Victorian style band stand for Wood Memorial Park to honor Henderson Van Surdam. Project costs exceed 9000 dollars with materials around 3000 and labor about 6000. Lions Club has donated, fund raising continues, plans evolve due to high costs.
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