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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
3
The Times Record invites readers to submit help requests from non profits seeking two items. A credit union requests a fire resistant storage container and a church seeks a used wide carriage electric typewriter.
A reader cites a 1975 perfume sampler order from Family Weekly, paying $2 for two sets. After repeated non deliveries and inquiries, they sent photocopies of canceled checks seeking help. Hotline notes complex company structure and possible legal difficulties, but later sends a reply with a copy of the enclosed document.
In a help column readers report delays in refunds and seek sources for orthopedic shoe rubbers, Meyers snow plow parts, Varikrom paint, Kasco dog food, Bradford upright vacuum bags, and related items. Local shops Cooper's Troy Orthopedic Shoe Center and All-Brand Appliances offer potential leads and service options.
The Petersburg Youth Commission cancels last week’s meeting due to weather and plans to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall. The Town Board also meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the same hall.
A total of 316 donations totaling 8138 were received by December 7 for The Robert J. Hedderman Sr Memorial Fund aiding five Hedderman children after the Albany businessman's stabbing the day before Thanksgiving. Father Donald L. Starks oversees the fund from 15 Exchange St West Albany 12205. Albany merchants have offered a $1000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killers. Hedderman ran John F Hedderman & Sons Church Goods Store at 50 Columbia St.
Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 in East Greenbush promotes a benefit for the American Heart Association. A $10,000 goal was set by chairman Larry Taylor. A dinner dance is planned January 22 at Cordial Greens Country Club. The Bruen Rescue Squad pancake breakfast and East Greenbush schools events will support the Heart fund with proceeds allocated to the association's research program.
Rensselaer four elementary schools will collect parents Christmas cards next Monday and Dec 20 as part of an experimental postal pilot. Students will deposit cards in racks at St. Joseph’s School St. John’s Academy Fort Crailo School and Van Rensselaer School.
The Castleton Jaycees sponsor a Christmas Bazaar at Castleton Elementary for K through 3 students with profits funding new playground equipment. items like jewelry and toys are welcome. East Schodack Fire Company hosts Santa Claus event at 2 p.m. with films, gifts, and refreshments for local children. A Schodack Central School Board meeting at Castleton Elementary features Harvey and a presentation on curriculum changes.
The East Greenbush Planning Board meets at 7 30 p m in Howard Goff Middle School to prepare advisory opinions for two Zoning Board of Appeals variance requests. Steve Sultan seeks a golf course in an R 2 zone and Dr Insel seeks to continue medical practice with living space rental on Columbia Turnpike. Also on the agenda are Rosen and Michaels ideas and the sewer system improvements schedule and funding status.
EAST GREENBUSH The Columbia High School Blue Band and the Colum bia High School Orchestra will perform a holiday concert Friday at 8 p.m. in the Citizen Genet Middle School auditorium under directors Al Deresiewski and H. Gerald Cohen. The program includes Froberger Stravinsky Vivaldi Cacavas and Yon Ployhar with Christmas music and The Hustle. A carol sing will close the event with audience participation invited.
The XYZ Club of Mechanicville United Methodist Church will host a Christmas dinner Thursday at 1 p.m. in the church dining room. The club provides the food and asks each member to make a donation.
A camp in the Berlin Mountains area caught fire Monday evening when a stove overheated. Alfred P. Gorman Jr of Troy was inside the camp but escaped unharmed. Berlin Fire Department contained the blaze before it spread from the living room and battled heavy smoke and water damage to the entire structure. Deputy Eric Dahl reported no injuries among Berlin firefighters at 9:30 p.m.
Rev. Michael Judge OFM has been appointed assistant to Siena College president Rev. Hugh Hines OFM. The Brooklyn native, 43, holds degrees from St. Bonaventure Holy Name College and the American Foundation of Religion and Psychiatry. He was ordained in 1961 and has spent 15 years as vocations counselor and assistant pastor in New Jersey.
Nassau Town Board and Hoags Corners Fire Company clash over next year’s budget after the department seeks 14 000 while 8 600 is approved. Debate centers on a new fire truck, building needs, and potential separate fire districts amid grant pursuit.
The Albany Symphony Orchestra executive board voted to replace Betsy Kennedy as manager pending full board approval. Dan Wasserman, projects coordinator, is expected as replacement pending directors vote. Kennedy confirms she will be replaced. Wasserman offers cautious comment amid backing from Vanguard and Palace Theatre management.
East Greenbush Central Schools board meets at 7 30 p m at Columbia High School to discuss mid year kindergarten reassignments for equity in class size. The meeting covers coach appointments substitutes ranking procedures and a home economics teaching appointment to replace on leave.
Joseph Reilly of the Rensselaer School District resumes duties after a five month illness. He works half days and cannot predict when full-time return will occur. Philip A. Erlich has been acting superintendent during absence.
Hoosick Falls workers at Specialty Insulation face no raise this month as Catamount Manufacturing chief Robert Wagner negotiates salary changes with United Rubber Workers Local 46. Wagner's plan for a December review conflicts with union recognition and ongoing contract talks. The plant, now with 40 employees, embraces a new management style, removes the time clock, and salaries without union bonds while awaiting wage discussions.
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