The Times-Journal’s recent Business Trivia Mania was one of the more difficult in the genre.
Published in the March 9 T-J, the 10 questions focused on bygone names of Schoharie County businesses.
Devised by T-J proofreader and trivia expert Pete Lindemann, Business Mania fit the theme of that week’s paper, which included the annual Progress magazine that features local businesses.
“This Trivia Mania was a lot of fun for our contestants,” said T-J Sales Manager Bruce Tryon. “The business theme was relevant because it came with our business profile, Progress.
“Pete and I are working on another one. Stay tuned.”
And although the contest was tough, three winners came from the field of 101 entries.
Carol Shulte was first, Jeff Mattice second and Brian LaVine third. All three will receive gift cards to local businesses.
The questions and answers:
•What was the name of the Cobleskill bar located at the former bank––now the Mallery Law Center––that took its name from one of the bank’s features? The Vault.
•Despite being located in Richmondville, what was the name of the movie venue on Route 7? Cobleskill Drive-in. Many contestants listed ‘Warnerville Drive-in.’
•Before it became Kelley Farm and Garden––on West Main Street, Cobleskill––what grocery store was there? P&C.
•What would youhave put on your feet before making the rounds at what is now the Power-Up Gym in Warnerville? Roller skates.
•What restaurant was located on Main Street, Cobleskill, then moved to Route 7, across the road and just west of Boreali’s? Empire.
•Although now a loss, what was the name of the grocery store in Schoharie on Main Street, across from Bridge Street? Victory Market. This is another one many missed, going with ‘Great American.’
•What was the mischievous name of the bar on Center Street in Cobleskill? Shenanigans.
•Before it became Noble Ace, what was the name of the hardware store on Main Street, Cobleskill? Selkirk’s.
•What was the name of the department store in Cobleskill that occupied the space now used by Label Shopper and Tractor Supply and after which the plaza was then named, in what is now known as the Price Chopper Plaza? Jamesway.
?What was the name of the bar in Price Chopper Plaza? Fernando’s.