M I A flag raised by Hoosick Falls American Legion
Hoosick Post members raised a Missing In Action flag in Wood Memorial Park to honor the more than 1300 personnel still listed missing in Southeast Asia. Commander Albert J. Goodwin Jr. notes the flag was authorized by the New York American Legion on February 3 1975 and is flown by posts nationwide. Attending ceremony were Gerard McInerney Francis Murphy Donald E Bogardus Harry Mulready John O Neil Francis Downing Donald Wittenberg and Joseph Auernig.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
A “M.ia
Hoosick Post, American Legion
Wood Memorial Park
Southeast Asia
Albert J. Goodwin Jr
New York State
Department of New York American Legion
Legion
Goodwin
Gerard McInerney
Francis Murphy
Donald E. Bogardus
Harry Mulready
John O’neil
Francis Downing
Donald Wittenberg
Joseph Auernig
Recording Anne device aids CPR training in Hoosick Falls
The Hoosick Falls Lions Club donated a Recording Anne CPR training device to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad making it the county’s first squad with such equipment. Costing 1000 dollars the lifelike doll will help train residents and students in CPR until advanced care arrives as three certified instructors lead sessions this fall in West Hoosick for public and school programs.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick
William Gaillard
John Griffin
Robert Hebert
Anne
Gaillard
West Hoosick
Lounsbury Granted Act 250 Permit for Gravel Site
The Bennington District Environmental Commission will grant James Lounsbury of Pownal an Act 250 permit for a four acre gravel operation off Tubbs Road. The permit, with conditions, will be issued within 20 days and subject to Pownal zoning rules. A public hearing remains for the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A bond is required for site restoration and spruce replanting is planned. The site lies half a mile from any dwelling and a quarter mile from the road with access already available. Trees must remain south of the access road to screen the property. A question from the state Agency of Environmental Conservation about gravel presence was raised.
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Bennington
Pownal
Lounsbury
District Commission
State Agency of Environmental Conservation
Vermont Sues Neighborhood Readers' Service Over Magazine Offer
Vermont Attorney General announces a lawsuit against Neighborhood Readers' Service of Massachusetts for false representations in magazine sales in Barre. The firm allegedly touted a free five-year magazine package with a 68 cent weekly fee, misrepresented the selection process, and concealed total costs, charging $5.90 monthly for 30 months though claims suggested five years. The suit also accuses the firm of misrepresenting endorsements by the Barre Chamber of Commerce and failing to inform customers of the three business day cancel option under home solicitation law.
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Montpelier
M. Jerome Diamond
Consumer Fraud Division
Massachusetts
Barre
Vermont
Mark Sherman
Barre Chamber of Commerce
Walkathon planned in Hoosick Falls to aid world hunger
The Hoosick Falls churches sponsor a second Walkathon on October 5 to raise funds for world hunger. The route circles from the village park through Cummings Street Extension and surrounding roads, offering scenic autumn views. Proceeds aim for about 3000 dollars, with designated charities including Care and Catholic Relief Service.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
West Hills
Robert J. Sprunger
Sprunger
Cummings Street
Tate Road
Hill Road
West Hoosick Road
Harken Hollow
Wilson Hill Road
Africa
India
Jewish Distribution Committee
Care
Catholic Relief Service
Church World Service
Project Hope
Morgan Parkhill
Clifford Gilson
Marilyn Douglas
Lorraine Brownell
Robert Springer
Pownal church notices outline services and events
A work bee is set for Saturday at 8 am at Pownal Baptist Church. A AA meeting is at 8 pm Saturday at Pownal Recreational Community Center. Methodist Church holds 9 30 am service while Rev David Hubbard is away. Eugene Daugherty to lead Sunday worship at Pownal United. North Pownal Congregational Church Sunday service at 10 15 am. Pownal United Methodist peach supper Thursday Aug 14 from 5 30 pm. Pownal Preschool presents Charles Brothers Circus Monday at Green Mountain Race Track with shows at 4 pm and 8 pm. Admission 150 children 250 adults, advance tickets 100 cheaper. Information 823 7839.
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North Pownal
Pownal
Charles Brothers Circus
Green Mountain
Vermont drought eyed for federal disaster aid
Gov Thomas Salmon said three counties Franklin Addison and Grand Isle meet criteria for federal disaster area analysis due to drought. Lamoille Orleans and Essex and western Rutland will be monitored. Hay crop down 30 percent with potential further damage. federal loans possible if disaster designation approved.
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UPI
Vermont
Thomas Salmon
Salmon
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Addison
Grand Isle
Leo O’brien
Lamoille
Orleans
Essex
Rutland
Vermont Sees First Corporate Rise In A Year
Vermont Secretary of State Richard Thomas notes May new corporate registrations rose 12 percent from a year earlier, the first increase in over a year and the sole New England gain. He cautions that five month totals still show a 5 percent drop from 1974, despite cautious optimism for an economic rebound.
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Vermont Yankee to Consider Suit Against General Electric
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp officials say they are exploring legal action against General Electric over plant problems. The Vernon plant, the state's only nuclear facility, will shut down next month due to reactor vibration issues after GE built the reactor. Earlier this year Vermont Yankee settled for 6 million dollars over faulty GE fuel rods.
Vermont rejects call for SWAT unit plans
Vermont State Police Commissioner Edward Corcoran says the state does not need a SWAT unit. He notes an anti-sniper unit is available if necessary and quips that SWAT would only be justified if filming a movie. The idea has spread to larger cities and other New England states.
Murray indicted on multiple charges after June 8 incident
Troy resident Charles Murray, 20, of Grafton, was indicted by a Rensselaer County grand jury on menacing fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and second degree assault. He allegedly pointed a loaded shotgun at Deputy Richard Simm and kicked Deputy Joel Carter as he was placed in a patrol car. Murray, free on 2000 bail, was to be arraigned today in county court.
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Troy
Charles Murray
Grafton
Rensselaer County
Murray
Route 2
Richard Simm
Joel Carter
Edward Maxfield
Maxfield
Pittsfield mayor seeks Amtrak delay on station upgrade
Mayor Evan S. Dobelle said he will ask Amtrak to delay the $57,590 upgrade for Pittsfield Penn Central station and study a downtown facility to boost rail service and tourism. Amtrak cited a two year Boston to Chicago line trial. ridership will decide continuation.
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Evan S. Dobelle
Amtrak
Penn Central
Dobelle
Jubilee Hall
Brian Duff
Washington
Amtrak Board
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