Vermonter in Philippine barrios builds farming credibility
Rick Wackernagel, 25, of Montpelier, served three years in the Philippines with the Peace Corps. He lived in Bangko, Benguet, working with farmers and Manila agencies to improve vegetable production. He adapted to local languages, guided seed centers, and bridged farmers with the Bureau of Plant Industry. He plans a life in agricultural development after his three year term ends, and notes ACTION oversees his service along with broad U.S. volunteer programs.
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Philippines
Peace Corps
Rick Wackernagel
Bangko
Fred
Ingrid Wackernagel
Montpelier
Dartmouth College
I. Hanover
N.H
Wackernagel
Tublay
Benguet
Luzon
Bureau of Plant Industry
Ibalois
Green Revolution Command Post
Bureau
States
Action
Federal Agency For Volunteer Service
America
VISTA
Action Cooperative
University
Pawlet and Manchester School Boards to Meet at 7 PM
Pawlet School Board holds a special meeting at 7 PM Monday in the Pawlet School with an executive session involving two teachers amid parent complaints. Manchester school directors also convene Monday at 7 PM in the elementary school. A service of lessons and carols is scheduled for 7 PM tonight at the First Congregational Church, followed by carols and Holy Communion at 11 PM.
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Pawlet
Manchester
First Congregational Church
American Legion Post 69
Arlington
Roy Sweet
Cochairman
American Legion
Auxiliary Department of Vermont
Vermont
Veterans’ Home
Bennington
Post 69
Bob Frashella
Place for everybody on Trueblood's farm
Burt Trueblood runs 200 acres at Central Cove near the Idaho Oregon line. He applies soil building methods and scientific aids to boost yields on Class Four land, turning poor soil into productive fields while preserving wildlife and alfalfa seed crops. He emphasizes long term soil care and warns against future neglect by new owners.
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Margaret Bailey
Homedale
Idaho
UPI
Burt Trueblood
Trueblood
Central Cove
Idaho- Oregon
Alaska
Hoosick Falls Youth Council Cancels New Year's Event
The Hoosick Falls Youth Advisory Council cancels its New Year’s celebration scheduled for Jan 2 due to cost concerns, as advisor Richard Severson notes the band’s high rate. Also covered is Boy Scout Troop 64’s January activities including a slide show, upcoming Charter Registration Night, and planned snowshoe and Lake Placid trips.
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Hoosick Falls
Richard A. Severson
Boy Scout
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Canada
Lake Placid
West Point
Laurentian Park
Mont Tremblant
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Perma-Press
Poly Knit
Custom Kitchen
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SON Incorporated
Main Street
Umbing
Mbera Building Supplies
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