The Eagle January 8, 2015

EAGLE Vol. 34 No. 2 ~ JANUARY 8, 2015 Washington County Supervisors Elect New Chairman & Vice Chairman Salem Rescue Squad Celebration of Floyd D. Linendoll, Jr.’s Service - SEE PAGE 2 - Extreme Makeover is Underway at Old St. Mary’s Elementary - SEE PAGE 10 - Salem Central will Increase Substitute Pay to Stay Competitive - SEE PAGE 10 - Hudson Valley Community College Announces Dean’s & President’s Student Lists - SEE PAGE 23 - Top 10 Sports Stories of 2014 - SEE PAGE 26 - Cambridge-Greenwich Police Dept. Releases December Police Blotter - SEE PAGE 8 - I N D E X Local Headlines.......................2-5 Calendar....................................22 Poor Richards...........................4 Cambridge News......................6-8 Hoosick News........................9-12 Left to Right: David Linendoll, Paulette Slater, Cindy Blanck, Clarissa Lindendoll and John Gibb President Salem Rescue Squad SALEM – On December 11, 2014 the members of the Salem Rescue Squad celebrated the more than 45 years of dedicated service of recently deceased charter member Floyd D. Linendoll, Jr., with his family. Floyd’s dedication to the Salem Rescue Squad was rooted in his genuine concern for the community and the value he placed in public service. He made a difference, and what better thing can you say about him. The Salem Rescue Squad presented the family with a plaque that read: In Memory of Floyd D. Linendoll, Jr. A founding member of the Salem Rescue Squad, Floyd provided 45 years (1969-2014) of continuous emergency medical service to the community. Always dependable, Floyd was a model member who devoted countless hours responding to calls for assistance day and night, and contributed in many capacities to the operation of the Squad. As a skilled driver, Floyd delivered thousands of patients safely to the hospital and enjoyed the trust and respect of his fellow members. This plaque officially retires: Easton-Greenwich...............13-14 Salem News..........................15-17 Classifieds & Notices......20-23, 25 Obituaries............................24-25 Sports.............................26-28 Salem Rescue Squad Member Number 209 as a permanent tribute to Floyd’s dedicated service, commitment and friendship. A duplicate plaque will also hang in the Salem Rescue Squad Rooms. In addition, as a lasting tribute the Salem Rescue Squad meeting room was designated as the Floyd D. Linendoll, Jr. Meeting Room where his presence will be felt for years to come. For more than 40 years, the Salem Rescue Squad has provided emergency medical services to citizens and visitors in Salem, Hebron, Jackson, East Greenwich and Rupert. The Squad relies primarily on dedicated volunteers to serve as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), drivers and assistants in answering more than 500 calls per year. Salem Rescue Squad is in search of new members who can be a part of its team and contribute to its critical mission of providing emergency medical care to the community. Flexible schedules are easily accommodated due to our 24/7 schedule. For more information about Salem Rescue Squad call 518-854-7199 or email [email protected]. Rep. Gibson Sworn in; Won’t Seek Reelection - SEE PAGE 12 - 2014 Year in Review: July through December - PAGES 18-20 -