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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1976
Page
2
Frank Sherry’s weekly Hot Line invites readers to write for assistance in resolving problems and cutting red tape. The column notes it answers after research and asks for name, address, and phone with confidentiality if requested, sending replies to The Times Record in Troy, New York.
A reader asks why wind chill tables vary as wind speeds rise and temperatures fall. An Albany weather official explains the dual SUNY and military origins of the data and acknowledges subjective differences in human response to cold while inviting better explanations.
The Cambridge area hosts a state education survey led by Cambridge Central School volunteers to assess adult continuing education needs with confidentiality assured. A Woman’s National Farm and Garden Club Membership Tea is planned for Feb 19 at Mrs. Ray Wetherby’s home, plus a March bus trip to the Boston Flower Show with reservations through local members. X-ray equipment upgrades arrive at Mary McClellan Hospital, funded by the hospital, with Hartford Foundation ties and community aid from the Women’s Auxiliary.
In Rensselaer two youths arrested after a Rensselaer High School fight appeared in City Court. James E. Norman faces criminal mischief charges with his case adjourned two weeks to Feb 35 for further proceedings. Kevin Barie received a six month conditional discharge and loitering charges may be reactivated if he commits another offense. SCHUYLERVILLE The Schuylerville Central School system will close Feb 16 to Feb 20 for Winter vacation.
Hoosick Falls village police urged residents to call immediately if strangers in a Vermont licensed car come to the door after a 9:30 p.m. incident in which two men and a woman left a home without the registration. A second report involved youths snowballing cars near Doyle's Service Station. No injuries were reported in two accidents, one on Wilson Hill Road and another on John Street. A roadblock was set up Monday night aiding a high speed chase toward Troy.
Hoosick Falls Town Board tabled action on buying a used 1974 Ban tam Telescooe scoop for ditching and culverts, with bids at $1 865 and concerns over road suitability and budget. The board will study alternatives and hear a demonstration this week while addressing other items including a shopping center plan, housing authority appointment, and memorial and highway aid issues.
The Halfmoon Bicentennial Committee moved the parade to June 26 due to Shenendehowa graduation conflicts. The route starts at St Marys lot and routes 9 and 236, with reviewing stand at 236 and Guideboard, then to Harris Field for trophy awards. Refreshments are organized by Mills Micklas and Fountain, and contact for participation is parade chairman Gorcesky.
The Country Knolls Civic Association plans a communication driven reorganization for 1976 with monitors reporting to a local association letterhead, aiming to reduce reliance on broad meetings. It seeks to shift Longhill Park from the park district to the town system and improve street signs and street lighting efforts.
At a Hoosick Home Bureau meeting at Mrs. Diane Davendanis home projects for the Tamarac Project Center spring workshops were outlined. Sewing screen knitted afghan candlewick embroidery button garden beaded cross sun quickies and more were listed. A Tuesday 7 30 p.m. lesson at Mrs. Nancy Minors home on painting shingles was set. Next meeting March 2 at Mrs. Betty Hynick's Hill Road Hoosick.
Hoosick Falls School District announces mid winter recess for Monday to Friday next week. Spring recess begins Holy Thursday April 15 and ends Friday April 24. Memorial Day holiday is Monday May 31 and school ends Thursday June 17. If snow days are used up, school may be held Thursday April 15 and Friday June 18.
Clifton Park 1976 Shenendehowa Arts Festival welcomes entries for paintings crafts and photographs to be shown April 30 May 1 and May 2 festival chairman Judy Helfrich announced Exhibitors should contact Cleo Grossi for paintings Melissa Marquis or Penny Crafty for crafts and William Diener for photography requests.
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