tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998936422915177299.post9153908689567024990..comments2024-03-18T13:17:32.874-05:00Comments on Rensselaer Adventures: EmptinessDessert Survivorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04616064444288249273noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998936422915177299.post-78489969671742562752009-02-23T18:35:00.000-06:002009-02-23T18:35:00.000-06:00i remember the service station across the street f...i remember the service station across the street from st. A's. in the late 70s you didn't have vending machines in every school across the country, and it was a privilege to have a "pop" on friday night. there was a vending machine outside that service station, and i distinctly remember purchasing a can of soda from it a few times. it shouldn't have been that thrilling, but it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998936422915177299.post-87775357991915845102009-02-23T16:42:00.000-06:002009-02-23T16:42:00.000-06:00My name is Leonard Horn. I'm an owner/opperator th...My name is Leonard Horn. I'm an owner/opperator that is leased to Ron Kasparian at How About That. In first meeting Ron, I wondered how this young kid could possibly know anything about trucking, but after sitting down and getting to know him, found him to be well versed, well educated, with 2 masters degrees (that he will brag about from time to time), and I don't blame him. After over a year of working with Ron we have become very good friends and I do enjoy working with him. Good Luck in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998936422915177299.post-54165533353457377562009-02-23T05:24:00.000-06:002009-02-23T05:24:00.000-06:00Pretty sure the gas station went defunct in the la...Pretty sure the gas station went defunct in the late 1980's. I remember it being operational when I moved to town in 1986, but not long after it closed its doors. About the time that gas stations had to replace their fuel tanks they went under.<BR/><BR/>The building you mentioned was part of the Northway complex, but they did not remodel it. I can't remember who did it. I had great hopes because they did such a nice remodel.<BR/><BR/>Dance Magic is a dance studio that is mainly in Monticello. They tried to branch out to Rensselaer two or three years ago. They did not open up again this year. The Prairie Arts Council Dance Studio has absorbed quite a few of their dancers. Previously, Jungle Tattoo had been in the building. <BR/><BR/>The end spot on Van Rensselaer was the long time location of the late Alan Dickinson Appraisal Company. Next to him I thought was a bail bondsman place, but I can't be for sure since I never had to use it!<BR/><BR/>Good luck to Ron Kasparian (note spelling. it is correct). I also had him as a student in school. He and his fiance will do well. TImes may be tough, but product still has to be hauled to where it is sold. <BR/><BR/>I really enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work.reMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092706890641561387noreply@blogger.com