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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
2
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The Times Record presents a weekly COINWORD contest with a 25 prize. Open to all except staff or relatives. Submit completed puzzles with name and address before 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Multiple entries allowed. mail delays to the editor not the paper. Only one prize per family. Entries become property of the paper.
Jackson The superintendent of highways, Martin Hunt, 32, of Jackson, was struck by a passing motorist while repairing Fish Hatchery Road. He was listed in satisfactory condition at Mary McClellan Hospital, Cambridge. Mary B. Hamlin of Shushan was charged with failure to exercise due care. The accident was investigated by Sgt. Walter Kruger.
At tonight’s Hoosick Falls Board of Education meeting a group of seniors will request that this year’s graduation be held outdoors, a shift from the traditional auditorium ceremony. Superintendent Phil Leonard says Oak Industries will not rent three spare classrooms, and no other tenant will be sought for the coming year due to declining enrollment.
The Eagle Bridge Agricultural Corporation will relocate from Cambridge to Greenwich next week to a 12 000 square foot building on 10 acres at Routes 29 and 40. Owner-manager Hilly Thompson says the firm will offer a full line of farm and consumer products including John Deere equipment plus clothing, tools, lawn and garden gear, snowplows and snowmobiles at the Greenwich store.
The village laid off two highway department workers to save money, risking state aid and essential services at the sewage treatment plant and water works. Officials warn reduced manpower could trigger loss of state funds, safety concerns, and delayed maintenance.
The Hoosick Grange plans its annual chicken barbecue with servings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Grange Hall open to the public. Tickets are sold by members and proceeds benefit Grange activities.
Mrs Robert Hall was installed president of the Hoosick Falls Elks Lodge Auxiliary in a ceremony at the clubhouse. Past presidents and officers were noted, with gifts exchanged. The group outlined next year’s committees and announced a cake booth for the 150th anniversary celebration in the park on Aug 6 and a co sponsored float in the Aug 7 parade.
The FDA files seizure actions against Virginia International Sales, Ltd of Schenectady over two cheeses Italian Caccio Tomano and romano substitutes. The agency calls labels false and adulterated misbranding and cites improper fat content and ingredient naming. A company spokeswoman declined comment.
Judith Nason tops Hoosick Falls Central School with a 96 average earning valedictorian honors while Diane Waite posts a 95 average as salutatorian. Nason, daughter of Elsie and Howard Nason, is a Regents scholar and National Honor Society member with multiple awards and activities. Waite, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waite, is a Regents scholar and National Honor Society member active in band and student government.
Petersburg investigators continue the April 1 shed fire inquiry led by Lt. James Johnson of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office. Officials say suspicious aspects involve specific individuals, though no perpetrator is yet identified. The Route 2 town shed fire is ruled suspicious in origin. In Rensselaer, an unregistered youth motorcycle was towed to Morris' Garage after a police request at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Hoosick Falls police arrested two 18 year olds Saturday night for unlawfully dealing with a minor after private home beer parties drew about 20 youths. Names withheld due to youthful offender status. locations undisclosed.
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