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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1977
Page
4
Averill Park resident Bill Miller argues against repealing the state mandatory helmet law. He cites personal lifelong helmet use and two serious crashes to warn that removing the rule could cost lives, especially among budget motorcycle buyers.
Daniel P. O'Connell of Albany County remained in fair condition at St. Peter's Hospital, where he has been a patient since early this month. The report notes his ongoing hospital stay and status.
The Greater Colonie Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business Update luncheon in Latham at the Century House on Route 9 starting 11:30 a.m. with State Senator Howard C. Nolan and State Assemblyman Fred G. Field speaking and answering questions. Lunch follows at 12:15 p.m. Reservations at 458-1200. Also, a blood pressure clinic runs 1 to 8 p.m. at Colonie Recreation Center for all.
Siena College announces a six week non credit Speed Reading course starting Tuesday taught 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31. Evening session director Frederick J. DeCasperis says call 783-2341 for details.
A 25 year old Cohoes man, Timothy S. Cusack of 11 Cataract St, was charged with first degree robbery and reckless endangerment after a Country Club Motel robbery at about 2 30 a m. He was arrested on the Northway near exit seven three miles north of the motel by Patrolman John Grebert and remanded to Albany County Jail.
The Board of Visitors at the Capital District Psychiatric Center will hold its regular meeting Friday at 12 15 p m. at the Center located at 75 New Scotland Avenue in Albany.
The Colonie Albany Kiwanis Club hosts a pancake breakfast to raise funds for the Colonie Babe Ruth League and handicapped children. The event runs Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Colonie Community Center 1653 Central Ave. Tickets are sold at the door. All you can eat pancakes.
Albany firefighters report a Sunday morning blaze confined to the third floor above Siciliano's Market at 280 Clinton Ave. Origin undetermined, started about 10 42 a m and was extinguished by 11 11 a m. Occupants Doris Dees and Bobby Britt were relocated. The building is owned by Mr Siciliano. first name unavailable.
A 52 year old Oliver Haymes, an employee at the Sterling Winthrop Research Institute, died in a Sunday Columbia Street fire that displaced 22 people. Fire officials initially mistook his body for Elijah Haymes. Haymes’ body was identified after more than 12 hours.
Albany County Civil Defense Director John J. Signer was named disaster spokesman after a disaster task force meeting led by County Executive James J. Coyne. Weather official Raymond Wrightson said Albany is not more prone to floods this year, though localized flooding could occur near the Albany County Airport and along the Hudson under ice jams.
The American Cancer Society hosts the Sword of Hope Ball on March 5 at the Casino in Congress Park featuring the Gene James Trio and Plus One for dancing. Miss Hope for Saratoga County Margaret Jansson attends as a guest. Cocktails start at 7 p.m. with a buffet at 8 p.m. Reservations are being accepted.
Albany man Daniel Nelson aged 19 of 9 Ten Braeck Street charged by Albany County Grand Jury with two counts of felony burglary and two counts of felony robbery for a February 3 incident at 192 Clinton Avenue. Occupant threatened with hammer and pistol. money and tape cassettes taken.
Five fire companies battled four hours to control a fire at a Waite Road residence in Clifton Park. Owner Joseph Treziak suffered smoke inhalation and a burned hand. he was treated at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Mutual aid came from Jonesville Vischer Ferry Rexford and Round Lake fire squads.
Eight area high school seniors received the DAR Good Citizens Award from the Philip Schuyler Chapter. Winners become eligible for a 50 dollar district bond with a path to 100 dollars statewide and 1000 dollars nationally for college tuition. Recipients include Teresa Arakelian, Judith Geary, Catherine Lewandowski, Joseph Henkel, Lynn Scott, Laura Wilson, Carolyn Dix, and Patricia Hick. Awards were presented by Mrs. Norman R. Nelson at St John’s Church in Troy.
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