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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1976
Page
2
LOUDONVILLE A ROTC self defense class at Siena College learns judo from Olympic coach Girard. The 56 year old instructor, a Kingston studio operator and former U S judo team member, emphasizes control and safety while using humor to ease beginners.
The Rensselaer Business Association will hold a special meeting on April 13 at 7 30 P M to elect officers. The note adds editorial guidance for submissions to The Times Record in Troy New York and privacy details.
A reader asks where to obtain manure in small quantities at reasonable prices. The Times Record notes several local options including Misty Hills Farm and Agway in Defreestville for different manures and mentions listings on Creek Road and Rte 278, with no fixed prices.
A newly formed group at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Rensselaer, led by Frank Viggiano and James Van Vorst, nominates officers for a business association to aid local firms. Members plan a newsletter to reach over 130 city businesses and promote a more attractive shopping environment.
A three hour prelicensing course for a driver license will be held April 13 from 6 45 to 10 pm at Columbia High School in East Greenbush. Sponsored by the district continuing education program, the class is open to residents with a driving permit and a $5 fee applies. Reservations via the continuing education office by phone.
Police report multiple incidents in Rensselaer with car windows and antennas damaged in parking lots along Riverside Avenue and Ash Street. Victims include Robert V. Ryan Harry V. Binsse Jr. Mary L. Livingston Charles B. Schriver Lesley M. Keenan Michael Manin Donna Beebe Eugene J. Vinciguerra and Brenda L. DeJong. A brick shattered a screen door and a bottle was thrown through a rear window in separate incidents.
Columbia High School and Genet Middle School courts are open to district residents with no fee. Courts at Columbia run 7 a.m. to dusk daily, Genet has four courts available continuously. A schedule will note student use and special Saturday reservations for varsity teams. The district promotes broad public use and reserves space for youth leagues at Howard Goff Middle School.
Applications are being taken through April 15 for the Schodack Bicentennial Tennis Tourney at Maple Hill High School courts. Entry fee is a new can of top grade tennis balls. Elimination rounds lead to the May 8 final as part of Bicentennial Day. Divisions cover ages 12 to 15, 16 to 18, 19 and over for male and female, plus doubles and mixed events. Entries available at Maple Hill High School, Rogers Sport and Ski Shop, or by calling Kevin Morgan or Kitty Murphy.
Carol Ainsburg a 17 year old Maple Hill High senior won first place in Schodack Bicentennial Emblem Contest. Her design will appear on the Souvenir Program and on commemorative ceramic mugs for Schodack Bicentennial Day May 8 at Maple Hill schools.
George Van Slyke of 1584 First Street reported three intruders pried a back door and took about $5 to $6 in change Monday afternoon. A juvenile at Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School faced criminal mischief charges after an incident with a bite injuring a police officer. A stolen car recovered by Albany Police tied to Broadway and Huyck’s parking lot was traced to Gloria A. Schulta.
In East Greenbush, 70 teachers, 13 bus drivers, 10 other district staff, plus Mother Mary Monica Spratt and Sister Miriam Van Meter from Holy Spirit School, finished a Red Cross first aid training course. The program, led by James A. Nahan and organized by Robert Quietmeyer, meets federal qualifications and was sponsored by the Albany Area Red Cross.
East Greenbush District continuing education runs May 1 for several weeks. Sno Fun Kawasaki provides motorcycles and helmets. A $30 fee applies. Completing the course may reduce insurance rates. Reservations via district adult education contact.
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