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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1971
Page
3
The Rensselaer Board of Aldermen approved signing a contract with an architectural firm to prepare and file an application for federal government assistance for urban development.
The Rensselaer Common Council discusses the Willow Ridge Apartment project on Third Avenue as part of a citywide urban renewal program. Officials outline a $238,000 utility cost estimate and a $11,042 sewer commitment, with bids sought for a storm sewer and street resurfacing while bonds and water deals proceed.
Rensselaer Police Chief Charles Stewart calls for parental and youth help to curb a rash of false alarms. He warns that anyone reporting an alarm will face severe punishment and notes fall leaves and volunteer responders raise accident risk. He urges cooperation so residents can rest easier.
Elaine Berkin, director of the Rensselaer Senior Citizens Center, declares today is men's day with card games bingo checkers and refreshments on the agenda. She invites all members and urges male participation while noting all females are barred Friday and announces a new record player and welcomes donations of records.
St. Joseph's School Guild plans a bake and candy sale at the school on election day November 2. Chairman Mary Reilly said the sale starts at 8 a.m. and stays open during voting. She expects a large assortment and notes the polling station will boost attendance. Cochairman is Mrs Joseph Geier.
The Board of Education approved the appointment of Donald R Hoffman as a probationary secondary teacher for 1971 72 in the Rensselaer City School District. Hoffman a Clarkson College 1971 graduate with a BS degree. Wayne L Bryant named bus driver and Thomas Bridgeford hired in Maintenance. Reimbursement approved for Richard Bernstein Dr Richard Peighill and Superintendent Reilly to attend conferences this month.
Mrs Lester Pine and Mr Ronald Seifert hosted a family dinner Monday night for Cheryl Pine turning 11. Attending were Adolph and Dennis Seifert families Leroy, Lester Pine, Ronald Bugbee and others. Mrs Donald Gilbert of Syracuse visited Baker family. Jane Baker from Newtonville stayed home with Clyde and Edward Baker.
North Greenbush Public Library posted results of the summer reading program on the bulletin board. John Beaudoin was named king of the boys with 38 books and Donna Madsen was the girls’ queen with 50 books. Certificates will be awarded at the library.
All Defreestville Area 4-H Clubs join an achievement night at 7 30 p m today in the Defreestville Fire Hall where Supervisor Arthur Ruhtz will award certificates. The Woodworms 4-H Club meets at 6 30 p m at Paul B Giffords home to plan the year and elect officers. North Greenbush Women's Democratic Committee schedules an open house Meet the Candidates for Saturday Oct 16 at 8 p m at the Defreestville Fire Hall inviting all residents.
About 23 000 Americans and Canadians have moved to Israel since the 1967 Middle East war officials said in Tel Aviv. The figure reflects a shift in migration trends during subsequent years.
The Town of Pittstown names eight members to its planning board. Chairman is Mr. Lawrence Ryan and secretary is Mrs. Robert Gallagher. Meetings occur on the fourth Thursday each month at the Tomhannock town hall.
Troy Police Court Justice Kyran P. Molloy Jr. told Lansingburgh residents at a reception that criminal justice has regressed in the last decade. He criticized liberal court tendencies enabling repeat offenders and urged that those breaking laws face consequences, stressing jail terms as a last resort to keep streets safe.
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