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of of of of of of of of Six THE HORICON NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1972 BILLS, WATER, JUNK, THEFT SPICE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HOOSICK FALLS At their most recent meeting the village board acted on a variety of affairs. Receiving a bill for $3,000 and expecting one for about $13,000 for preparation of an operation and service manual for the sewer treatment plant, the board resolved to terminate services of Morrell Vrooman engineers: request submission of for services on the water improvement project; and a cost for the manual's charge. The board resolved to write a letter to the Railroad asking for sufficient warning signs for the bump at the River Street crossing. They tabled a discussion on ways of publishing results of village reappraisal. Trustee Michael Brewster, water committee chairman, brought news that film found in washers and bathrooms throughout the village is a result of neutralizing manganese in the water through excessive heat, and use of bleach.

Since a valve broke in the main well, he said, use of other wells which contain manganese has increased. Manganese is neutralized with an added chemical but can become active again. He cautioned against setting water heater above 150 to 160 degrees, the separation and recommended not bleach. He added that water softeners may be a help. The water is safe for drinking, he said.

William J. Sheridan of 10 School Street attended to protest complaints that he is violating a junkyard ordinance. He showed a license and, moreover, said he dealt in junk before passage of the village ordinance 25 years ago. The board referred Mr. Sheridan to William C.

Johnston, village attorney, Before leaving, Mr. Sheridan added that Jesse Stevens, a major complainant about the junkyard, violates county burning ordinances, and said the village's newspaper recycling truck violates junk ordinances. While the board awaits bids on a new loader for the landfill, they engaged Sam Hoyt for three weeks to do the work. The machine being used at the landfill broke down. Trustee Edwin J.

Schneider, landfill committee chairman, reported that a fuel pump and oil been stolen from the area. The board voted to install an all-night light and to request patrols from the county sheriff. The board could not legally do about a request of the Rensselaer County Real Property Tax Service to lessen back taxes on the abandoned Classic Street Corp. and the Martha Wickware property, The request came in hopes of easier sale at public auction. The board passed a resolution at the suggestion of Robert K.

Shiland, town supervisor, to change the system of town-village of the Shop Bridge and adjacent Mechanic Street area, and to install a reflector on the north side as a warning to cars. They approved budgeting not more than $2,500 to replace water pipes on Scott Street. Victor Sluzas and Theodore Kalinowski, who tie in from outside the village, reported that the pipes, are in bad condition. Douglas Sprague, commissioner of At public the end works, of regular concurred. business the board adjourned to executive session at the request of Trustee Arthur M.

Hyde Jr. Their next meeting is December 11. Town Faces Tax Increase as $206,901 Budget Is Adopted HOOSICK FALLS The budget for the coming year adopted last week by the Town of Hoosick Board estimates a total of $206,901.79 in appropriations. They estimated anticipated revenues at $85,891 with a balance of $121,010.70 to be raised by taxation. Breaking down the townwide tax, a total of $81,541.79 will be raised.

That is an increase of $8,995 from last year. General fund and highway items 2, 3 and 4 (bridge funds; machinery; snow removal and miscellaneous respectively) are to be met by the tax. The increase figures to $3.10 per $1,000 of assessment, upping the townwide tax to $24.25 per $1,000. The amount to be raised by taxation that is charged only to townspeople living, outside the village increases $4,453.68 from last year to $39,459, or an increase $3.01 per $1,000 to $22.33 per $1,000. That covers repairs, improvements and the Donovan Plan.

This makes the total tax rate of rural residents, excluding lighting and fire district fees, $46.58. The total increase from last year is $6.11 per $1,000. Villagers pay the $24.25 rate, an increase of $3.10 per $1,000. Supervisor Robert K. Shiland said budget increases are due to increases in certain salaries and in the recreation fund and cost of recreation facilities.

Raises of highway employe salaries and a mandate from the N.Y.S. Dept. of Audit and Control that social security, disability and hospital insurance be taken from respective funds bumped the highway fund, said the supervisor. He also reported that plans for a retirement fund are upset because no bills have been received for three years from the Senior Citizens' Bazaar Is Friday and Saturday HOOSICK FALLS Mrs. Martha Bischoff will be at the courtroom in the Municipal Building today from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m. to receive handiwork being donated for the Senior Citizens' bazaar scheduled all day Friday and Saturday. Money obtained from the sale will benefit both the older people who made the items and their group treasury, The monthly business meeting of Senior Citizens will be held at the Senior Center on Monday, Dec. 4, at 1 o'clock. It is important that the meeting be started on time due to sharing Mayor Asks Crossing Be Inspected HOOSICK FALLS Mayor Richard A.

Severson has furnished a copy of a resolution passed by the Village Board concerning the maintenance of the Boston Maine Railroad crossing on River Street, to the Public Service Commission of the State of New York and the Department of Transportation. The resolution, with the hazard presented by the crossing, was transmitted with a letter dated November 26. Mayor Severson requests that the Department of Transportation inspect the crossing on the basis that federal funds might be granted to repair it permanently. He also suggests that the crossing be inspected for safety by the Public Service Comission. The mayor's letter also recounts the recent incident during which a youngster discovered a portion of the track missing at the crossing.

The RR has stated that the crossing will be completely renewed in the spring of 1973. Mrs. Carolyn H. Thomas, 88, Congressman's Widow Dies HOOSICK FALLS Mrs. Carolyn Haffner Thomas, 88, widow of Congressman William D.

Thomas, catalyst in the discovery of Grandma Moses and a philanthropist in the community died Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Hoosick Falls Health Center. She and had been there over a year previously Street' resided at her 81 Classic home. Mrs. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, March 4, 1894, the daughter, of the late William and Louise Huss Haffner.

Educated in Brooklyn, a graduate of Normans School of College. She taught school in Brooklyn, now a part of King's a Brooklyn at the time of her marriage to Mr. Thomas and moved here shortly after. Mr. Thomas died while serving as Congressman from the 29th District of New York in 1936.

Her part in the public recog- Field Hockey League to Be Formed HOOSICK FALLS William J. Keyes, director of youth services, announces the beginning of a basketball clinic and an indoor field hockey league at the center. The clinic will be for coaches, officials and players. It will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the center.

League play begins Saturday, Dec. 9. All boys between the ages of 10 and 13 are eligible. Following league play, a playoff and all-star game will be held. The hockey league, he reports, is being formed due to great interest and will branch into two leagues, one for boys from 10 to 14 and another for boys from 15 to 18.

Equipment including sticks, pucks, helmets and faceguards are furnished. All boys in these ages may register at the center. Mr. Keyes adds that league play could be on the ice next season with interest keen and a community rink planned. Center's Program Outlined HOOSICK FALLS William J.

Keyes, director of youth services for the Town of Hoosick, announces the following schedule for the month of December at the Community Center. Monday and Wednesday from 3 until 5 will be weightlifting and free play. At the same times on Tuesday and Thursday will be hockey league play. On Friday from 3 to 5, tournaments and free play will be held. Saturdays from 1 until 5, the Center will host league basketball and tournaments.

Mondays and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 will be weightlifting. Wednesday trom to 9 is girls' gym night. The same time on Thursday is senior division hockey league. On Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10, free play will be held. On Thursday, Dec.

7, from 7 to 9, the second in a series of career nights will be held. The topic is the armed services, and representatives from the Marines, Air Force, Army and Navy will be on hand. A discussion will be held and films shown. Refreshments will be served. During the Christmas vacation, December 20 to 30, the Center will be open Monday through Saturday 1 to 5 and 7 to 10.

4 to Attend Conferences HOOSICK FALLS The town and village boards have authorized four representatives to attend conferences on federal revenue sharing on December 8 in Syracuse. William C. Johnston, village attorney, Bernice H. Norton, village treasurer, Robert K. Shiland, town supervisor, and William A.

Murphy, town councilman, plan to participate. Sponsored by the NYS Conference of Mayors, Arthur Levitt, state comptroller, is scheduled to deliver the main address. Other conferences planned for the same weekend are on new rural development and selective state and federal grant programs. ReCAP Authorized by DOT To Run Buses Another Year nition of the late Grandma Moses came when Mrs. Thomas asked Grandma Moses, then 76 years old, to contribute to a display being organized by Women's Exchange in the Thomas Drug Store here.

Grandma Moses offered a group of her paintings for $2 each, but Mrs. Thomas raised their price to $3.50 and $5. During that exhibition the eye of Louis Calder of New York caught the paintings. He bought them 1 and showed continuing interest in the artist. Mrs.

Thomas accompanied Grandma a New Moses York. to her first exhibition in In this community she was a benefactress of the First United Church, Presbyterian, among other things, though a member of the Brooklyn Methodist Church. She was a past district deputy grand matron of the Order of the Berkshire Eastern Chapter Star; 'of OES 'mother' in Petersburg: past member of the executive board of the Rensselaer County Home Bureau; member of The King's Daughters; member of the Women's Club of the First United Church, Presbyterian; and former treas-800 urer of the Hedges Lake Campers Assn. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Aubrey (Lillian) Brownell of Hamburg; a granddaughter, Mrs.

Gary E. Owens of Enfield, two grandsons, Lt. Alan Brownell, and William Brownell, Hamburg; and a great-grandson of Enfield, Conn. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 in the First United Church, terian, on Main Street. The Rev.

Robert J. Sprunger will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, The Robson Home for Funerals made arrangements. HOOSICK FALLS The New York State Department of Transportation has granted a certificate to Rensselaer Community Action Program Inc. (ReCAP) for the temporary operation of a bus line in Rensselaer County "which will be of great benefit to economically disadvantaged persons in the rural section of the County," State Transportation Commissioner Raymond T.

Schuler reports. Rink Bid of $104,800 Is Accepted HOOSICK FALLS On Monday evening, Nov. 27, the town board accepted low bid for construction of the Reynolds Gilchrest Memorial Building. Construction may begin soon if the weather holds. The building should be ready for next winter or possibly summer use.

The A. J. Toma Construction Co. of Troy submitted the and 120 days work bid. Putting in forms and foundations for the steel framed structure is the first thing to be done.

The company will begin staking the area as soon as possible. It was the second set of bids submitted, since the first set figured above building's budget. The only changes in the modified bids are omission of a hung ceiling and partitions, both to be done later. The rest of the plans remain the same. After the construction firm completes their work, lights, plumbing, cyclone fence, some landscaping and fill work, and sewer, water and heat for the clubhouse will complete the building.

Noon Services Start Dec. 6 HOOSICK FALLS The first of three noonday prayer services as a part of the ecumenical Key '73 program will be held in First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. The local participation in the nationwide yearlong evangelistic program is being led by the Hoosick Area Church Association. The three noonday prayer calls will be half-hour services led by local pastors.

The Rev. John Y. Elliott will lead the first session. The second and third will be December 13 and 20. There will be 10 minutes of a devotional time and then the remainder of the time will be in Quaker-meeting style of meditation.

Twenty-page booklets with devotional material in them will be given to those attending. "Calling the Continent to Christ through Repentance and Prayer" is the first phase of the Key '73 program. It leads up to a nationwide TV special on January 0. Gerald H. Nason Chooses Biscayne HOOSICK FALLS Gerald H.

Nason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nason, 3 Dundee Avenue, Hoosick Falls, will enroll in a four year liberal arts program of studies with a major in sports administration at Biscayne College, Miami, in the fall of 1973. Gerald is president of the senior class and Student Council at Hoosick Falls Central School and is a four year, member of the band, chorus, baseball and basketball teams. He is also a member of the French Club, Drama Club, and Yearbook Staff.

He was the football and baseball statistician and participated in the all-state chorus. William Frazier Becomes Eagle Scout at Ceremony HOOSICK FALLS William Frazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frazier, Cummings became the 17th member of Troop 64 to receive the Eagle Scout Award. It was presented at a Court of Honor, November 18, in the parish hall of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

David Patton, district scout executive, made the presentation 0 Mrs. Charles Frazier, who pinned the award on her son. 4 miniature Eagle Pin was presented to Mrs. Frazier and a tie clasp to Mr. Frazier.

Certificates of recognition were presented by Arthur Turter, Rensselaer County Post, American Legion; Philip Leon- The new authority, effective from November 25, 1972 through November 24, 1973, will enable ReCAP to continue to operate its five 12-passenger vans over four routes which link Troy with the communities of Hoosick Falls, North Hoosick, Eagle Bridge, Buskirk, Johnsonville, Schaghticoke, Grant Hollow, Speigeltown, Mills, Clums Corner, Cropseyville, Quackenkill, Grafton, East Grafton, Petersburg and North Petersburg. ReCAP was created by the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Rensselaer County Area Inc. for the purpose of developing a transportation program to serve the economically disadvantaged. Operations were begun October 1, 1971 after DOT granted the organization accin 40 a8 contract carrier. ReCAP's ransportation service, which is subsidized by a federal grant, is available only to those passengers who are clients of the Rensselaer Commission or who otherwise qualify under Federal Poverty Guidelines.

DOT's action came after several days of public hearing during which testimony was offered in support of ReCAP's application by representatives of the Rensselaer Commission and other agencies and individuals. Yankee Trails a franchised intercity carrier which offers bus service between Hoosick Falls and Troy, opposed the application. The temporary authority granted to ReCAP contains several operating restrictions intended to prevent unfair competition in communities served by Yankee Trails. These include a prohibition of service from Hoosick Falls to Troy between 6 and 7 a.m. daily and trom Troy to Hoosick Falls between 5 and 6 p.m.

daily. Further, ReCAP vans may not depart from either Hoosick Falls or Troy within one hour of the scheduled departure of a Yankee Trails bus. This means that morning runs will leave from Eagle Bridge and North Petersburg at about 6:30, rather than Hoosick Falls. Also, the last trips back from Troy in the afternoon will end in Eagle Bridge and North Petersburg and not enter Hoosick Falls. On Saturdays, the trip to Troy that leaves about 11 a.m.

will not begin in Hoosick Falls or return there from Troy because of a conflict with the Yankee Trails schedule. ROUTE 7 PLAN IS INSUFFICIENT HOOSICK FALLS Kasmer J. Stempek, chairman, and the Route 7 Improvement Committee are sticking to their guns. Though the Dept. of Transportation's release of last week is help, it does not meet the safety demands the committee held since its inception, said Stempek.

Widening of the road, with elimination of dangerous curves, addition of adequate shoulders for pulling off, and clearing of trees from spots of difficult visibility are still the aims of the group. The blacktopping to smooth the road surface, a passing lane at the junction of Routes 7 and 22, and six selected safety parking places are steps in the right direction, Stempek indicated. But a road that is 24' wide with 12' shoulders on each side, as federal regulations specify, is still not met. Nothing has been said about elimination of curves, he added. Local interest in improvement of the route grows in proportion to accidents, he said.

retirement board. Though he estimated $17,963, he said without an exact amount it could not be included in the budget. He said the amount might be absorbed by some unexpended balances from this year along with increased taxation when the bill is submitted. He added that it had to be paid this year. The board resolved to send a letter to county and state highway departments requesting better plowing and sanding of Route 7.

Justice Thomas G. Restino made the suggestion. Both he and the supervisor, who commute to work on the road, testified to its poor condition during the recent snowstorm. Defending the departments, Lawrence Murphy, highway superintendent, said the road crews could not be everywhere at once since they use a 'swing shift. He added that the county could act only on request of the state.

Hunters Fined On Safety Rules HOOSICK FALLS- The court business of the Town of Hoosick's two justices last week pointed to the beginning of deer hunting season with guns in Rensselaer County on Monday Nov. 20. Justices John Mahar and Thomas G. Restino heard three related cases. In Petersburg town court on Saturday, Nov.

25, Justice Arther Smith Sr. fined Paul R. Larkin of Mechanicville and Edward C. Thiebodeau of Green Island $500 each when they pleaded guilty to possession of a wild female deer taken during closed season without license or permit. Justice Mahar fined Ronald Greenwood of Hoosick Falls and William Dean of Troy $15 and $10, respectively, for violation of safety zones posted by the Fish and Wildlife Management Act Cooperative.

Justice Restino made a civil compromise with Hubert Cassavaugh of Johnsonville of $22.50 in penalties and $2.50 in conservation fees for having a loaded firearm in his motor vehicle. D. C. Scudder, conservation officer for the towns of Hoosick, Petersburg, Pittstown, Grafton and Schaghticoke, brought all charges to the justices. In Petersburg, J.

J. Kenney of Hoosick Falls and R. P. Gibbs of Brunswick, special game protectors, assisted in making the arrest. ELKS' BARTENDERS TO DINE ON STEAK HOOSICK Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks 178 will provide a steak dinner all voluntary bartenders on Saturday Dec.

2. A cocktail hour will be held from 6:30 to 7.30 and steaks, cooked to order, will be served immediately fol. lowing. Tweive members traveled to Mechanicville on Sunday where District Deputy Walter Wirmusky made an official visitation. MISS AMY MOSELEY, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Roger Moseley of Buskirk, was one of the candidates participating in the Miss New York State Farm Bureau pageant recently at Syracuse. 'The pageant was one of the features of the annual meeting of the Farm Bureau. Miss Moseley was escorted by James Dunigan of Petersburg, president of Rensselaer County Farm Bureau. COMMERCIAL CIA As You HORICON ON PRINTING When You Want Want It 32 22 East Second Main Street Street Hoosick PRINTERS Cambridge, Falls, N.

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677-3557 686-7338 Local pastors met at the Baptist Church yesterday to organize the religious census which will be held on February 18. A meeting was held last evening with representatives from the American Bible Society about the distribution of portions of the New Testament in connection with the survey. The meeting which was also at the Hoosick Falls Baptist Church was attended by lay tives from area churches. Players To Launch 'Key 73' HOOSICK FALLS The churches of the Hoosick Are? are joining together in a common program of evangelism known as a program which says that the task of Christians is to deliver to others the message of Christ's love and forgiveness. The Hoosick Area Church Association is working on plans which call for noonday prayer services during Advent and a religious census and Bible distribution program in February.

To kick of the program the Church Association is sponsoring the appearance of the Covenant Players in Hoosick Fails. "The Players" are a group college age young people who proclaim the gospel in dramatic and humorous one act plays. Members of the National Repertory Theatre, organized and directed by Charles Tanner, they deal with the problems faced by both young and old and share the answers found in the teachings of Jesus. Their program is entertaining as well as challenging. It is family entertainment with a purpose, to help people re-evaluate their commitment to God or to help initiate such a commitment.

The Covenant Players will appear at the First United Church at 7:30 Saturday, Dec.2. A free will offering will be received to cover the expenses of the program. TWO ARE FINED ON TRAFFIC CHARGES HOOSICK FALLS In vil. lage court Tuesday evening, Nov. 28, Justice William Fitzpatrick fined Robert Williams of Hoosick Falls $10 for failure to keep right.

He fined Raymond J. Campanard of Yon. kers $15 for passing in a no passing zone. ard, superintendent of Hoosick Fails Central School District; Richard A. Severson, mayor; and the National Council, BSA, by Mr.

Patton. Stephen Downey, senior patrol leader, was master of ceremonies and was assisted by Richard. Spiak, assistant senior patrol leader, and patrol leader Robert Frazier. Mr. Patton, who was the speaker, reviewed the new Scouting program and the meaning and importance of Eagle Scout rank.

The closing ceremony was conducted by Scoutmaster Severson and benediction was given by the Rev. John Ryan, OSA. quarters with the youth programs. A Department of Agriculture representative will be present to speak during the meeting. Reports will be given on.a recently held ROUSE meeting, the Christmas bazaar and Christmas dinner plans.

President Ann O'Brien will ask for a discussion on a spring trip. Mrs. Nora rinnen is in charge of refreshments. ROUSE, the united effort of all clubs and centers in the county, was hosted on Wednesday by the Hoosick Falls Senior Citizens. Chairman Ted DeFry of the Lansingburgh Friendly Seniors conducted the meeting.

Miss Mrs. Vivian Kyer and Mrs. Marian Stephenson represented the local group. Mrs. Mae Wallace and Mrs.

Marian Mitchel! served coffee. The need for soft material for use in making surgical pads is urgent. If the community sewing group is to continue supplying the Health Center, they must get more discarded sheets, tablecioths and other such pieces of material. Please leave at the Center or call for pickup. Elks' Memorial to Be Held Sunday HOOSICK FALLS On Sunday, Dec.

3, at 7:30 p.m., B.P.O. Elks 178 will hold their annual memorial service for brothers who died during the past year. Frank Irick, Albert Butkas, Andrew D'Jernes, Hugh Dorr and Victor Barrier will be honored by the lodge. Walter Wirmusky, district deputy, will be guest speaker. All members of the lodge, relatives, and friends, are cordially invited.

Michael Brewster is chairman. SENIORS TO MEET HOOSICK FALLS The original Senior Citizens Club will meet at the Eagles Club on Monday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m..