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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1976
Page
3
Frank Sherry’s Hot Line column appears three times weekly offering to solve problems and cut red tape. It invites readers to write to The Times Record in Trey New York with name address and phone, requesting confidentiality if desired, and promises an answer after research is completed.
Theresa Homitz of Troy asks why her Troy Automobile Club member service delayed after a seven hour wait for a jump. AAA manager Jack Allen explains severe winter, equipment breakdowns, and dispatch priorities caused delays. reassures typical 10-15 minute waits with adequate garages and emergency crews. The column notes privacy rules limit sharing addresses and suggests using social security locator tips to reconnect with missing contacts.
The note asks if a three cent Jefferson stamp from 1804 to 1809 has value beyond face, with dealer Warren Moore-Lansingburgh A Arnold Leiter offering evaluation after viewing. It also seeks hiking club details, specifically Taconic Hiking Club, and mentions Hugh E Wilkes in Watervliet as the contact with the local phone number 271-778.
Class of 1966 sponsors an alumni versus faculty game featuring 1965 66 and 67 alumni against the school faculty at Stillwater High. Proceeds support the June 11 reunion banquet. entrance includes mandated assessments under Education Law. Preliminary game at 7 p.m. followed by event popularity.
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis heard initial plans for a colonial style shopping center called Centre at Hoosick. Ressco Development Ltd plans multiple supermarkets, a department store and specialty shops with on site water and sewer. aim is late spring 1977. Local officials expect improved town vitality and possible cinema.
Hoosick Falls seven graduates from Central School and Cobleskill State Institute made the fall semester dean’s list. Named were Walter Eddy of Buskirk, Laura Moseley of Buskirk, William Wendell Jr of West Hoosick, Sherman Baker of West Hoosick, Wendy Kerr of Potter Hill, Thomas Riley of Groveside, and Earl Perry of Eagle Bridge.
A series of Sunday afternoon recitals at Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills raises funds for the church organ. Guest artists include Edward Alstrom and Judith Nicosia among others with a reception after each recital.
GRAFTON Charles Ogden resigns as Grafton Youth Commission chair. Kenneth Vanderhoef named interim chair until appointment. Vanderhoef served years. board to appoint later. Councilman Crandall says Niagara Mohawk crew planned two new lights for West Grafton and South Road at Johnson Road. Meeting notes: fourth constable tabled. Bill Miller recommended hiring a fourth deputy. Bids awarded for fuel, mowing, and town hall cleaning. gravel bids rejected and reopen. Special meeting set for March 8 at 7 p.m. on off track betting. county rep Resting to attend with other officials. Road superintendent Mason hires Ernest Carey to handle landfill work. Two temporary storage trailer permits issued for Kenneth Gifford and Edward Maxfield. Resolution to seek continued road aid. Veterans memorial relocation discussed. contact original committee. Plans to post bids for a new pickup truck. Next meeting March 8.
The Shenendehowa Pre-school PTSA and Lions Club launch their third annual vision and hearing screening appeal for 150 volunteers to help pre kindergarteners. screenings occur March 2–3 at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church with training Feb 25–26.
Mechanicville City Council passed a resolution urging the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to schedule a stop for the Bicentennial Barge in Mechanicville. The city touts its facilities and regional support, noting Saratoga County’s Outstanding Bicentennial County status and past Revolution events in the area. Currently no Saratoga County stops exist. the only nearby stop is Fort Edward Hudson Falls.
King Solomon's Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple at 193rd Street Troy. The session will be followed by western style square dancing to modern music and refreshments will be served.
Semi finals of the 39th Annual American Legion Oratorical Contest will be Friday at 8 p.m. in Rensselaer High School with four winners from 18 counties. The winner advances to the state finals in Waterloo on March 13. About 84 Legion Posts participate, including Fort Craile 471 and Gerald O'Neil 1683. Chairman is J. Donald Leahey.
The 30th charter anniversary of Carner Etman Smith Veterans of Foreign Wars Post will be celebrated March 13 with a corned beef and cabbage supper at 6 30 p.m. at the post rooms. Round and square dancing to The Jesters will follow. Also covered are Grafton Mountain Snowmobile Club rides led by Jim North Jr and Sr, a State Championship Snowmobile Races attendance, a minister’s Florida vacation return, Grafton Trail Riders gymkhana plans for June 12 and 13, the opening of the TADS store on Route 2, Baptist Youth Group meeting, Rescue Squad activity, and Town Planning Board updates on subdivision regulations and land sales plans.
Erwin Greenberg, head of New York Kiwanis District, will visit the Van Rensselaer Division this Friday. He will preside over a meeting of division officers and club presidents to discuss club challenges and provide guidance. A banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall will honor Mr and Mrs Greenberg with members from Castleton East Greenbush Nassau Hudson Hoosick Falls Falls Poestenkill Sand Lake Taconic Raman Town Troy Wynantskill and Rensselaer attending.
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