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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
3
The Times Record announces COINWORD No 1129 with a 25 prize. Entries are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. multiple entries allowed. final judge’s solution determines winners. no post cards. one prize per family. winners may inspect papers in lobby or libraries.
Saratoga County risked losing a $2.1 million Public Works grant for a county facilities building after delaying acceptance forms. Malta Supervisor Meager announced he circumvented mail delays by telegram to Washington to secure funding. The board approved plans and a $50,000 capital fund, while authorizing purchases and elderly services contracts.
Mary Lou Peck was named to fill the unexpired term of Donald Larmon on the Schuylerville Central School Board after his retirement. Her appointment runs until June when an election will be held. she is a local teacher and farm operator from Bacon Hill. The meeting also approved new policies on open meetings and attendance, and created an assistant varsity track coach position.
Halfmoon residents learn a new town address for the clerk and board and a post office box for mail. Tax collection dates at the town hall and Hillcrest Firehouse are set through Feb 10 with mailed payments to Constance M. Foley, plus cookie orders by Hudson Valley Girl Scouts and a formal visit by American Legion leaders to Saratoga Springs.
Mechanicville and Stillwater Connie Mack and Babe Ruth teams receive a five percent refund from receipts at the A P Food Market in Clifton Park on February 1. Funds will cover insurance equipment and uniforms for the new Connie Mack squad and support youth baseball for about 60 players ages 13 to 18. Mary Hmura, club president, says the goal is to start more teams. Officers for 1977 include Mrs Hmura president Shirley Cyr secretary Bernie Rivers vice president Frank Polsinello Babe Ruth manager Tom Corrigan Pony League manager and Michael Conanica Connie Mack manager with Howald Rose and Paul Hmura as officers. John Hmura named adviser.
Stillwater Central School hosts a Snowmobile Safety Certification class from 7 to 8 30 p m sponsored by the state Department of Parks and Recreation. Future dates include Jan 20 2 and 27. New York law requires youths ages 10 to 16 to hold a certificate to operate on others land. Youth may enroll at todays meeting or by calling the 4 H office in Saratoga Springs.
The Mechanicville Democratic Women's Club reschedules its postponed Christmas party for January 24 at Siciliano's Restaurant starting 6 p.m. Reservations run through Wednesday with Mary Hmura. attendees should bring a one dollar grab bag gift.
Saratoga County officials consider opening agenda meetings to the public despite a county attorney opinion that closed sessions could discuss the agenda and test votes. Moreau Supervisor R Gardner Congdon urged a formal resolution, the board approving the move to seek a recommendation from the legislative and research committee. The Times Record editorial favored public access to agenda meetings.
The New York State Carpenters Apprenticeship and Journeyman Retraining Committee will hold its Mid-Winter conference January 31 and February 1 at the Americana Inn in Albany. Elections are set for January 31 at 10 a.m. A legislative reception occurs in the courtyard that evening. February 1 features a general meeting at 9 a.m. and a luncheon at noon.
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