Arlington constable hosts pot exhibit for townsfolk
About 40 curious residents visited the selectmen's office to view a marijuana exhibit planned by Arlington Constable Charles H. Farrell and aided by Kennedy Ludlum. The display included a living confiscated marijuana plant, dried marijuana burned for scent, an empty vodka bottle with a blood-stained towel, and a sign warning of odor. Ludlum demonstrated first aid for overdoses and distributed a Red Cross pamphlet on drugs. The event ran noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and drew visitors of all ages.
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Farrell
Kennedy Ludlum
Sandgate
Arlington
Ludlum
Red Cross
Charles Farrell
Arlington Selectmen’s Office
Factory destroyed in Whitingham fire
More than 100 firemen fought for three hours Friday night to douse a blaze that swept through the Albee Mills furniture factory in Whitingham Vermont. The main building was leveled and three others damaged. No injuries were reported. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars. The mill produced parts for hardwood furniture.
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Whitingham
UPI
Vermont
Albee Mills
Camp Billings Plans Dual Summer Adventure for Youths
The Hartford Windsor County YMCA camp outlines a Maritime Adventure for 10 girls aged at least 12, covering Quebec City Nova Scotia Newfoundland and returning via New Brunswick and Vermont. A separate five week boys trip visits Banff Dawson Creek Whitehorse and Alaska routes ending in Alaska then Edmonton and Alberta parks. Both trips include trail tent camping self prepared meals and travel by railway and station wagon directed by Bert H Snow.
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Ely
Camp
Billings
Hartford-Windsor County
YMCA
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Canadian Rockies
Ralph E. Lawrence
New England
Newfoundland
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Vermont
Quebec
Banff National Park
Chilkoot Pass
Yukon Territory
Columbia Ice Fields
Alberta
Dawson Creek
British Columbia
Alaska Highway
Whitehorse
Skagway
Alaska
Edmonton
Camp Billings
Bert H. Snow
Killer Route 7 sign torn down again in Hoosick
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club reports the roadside sign warning drivers about Route 7 near the Vermont border was ripped from its stakes, the second time in a few weeks. The sign had been painted over and relocated after initial erection, with Kiwanis officials unsure of next steps. Local clubs, including Troy and Taconic Kiwanis, are coordinating efforts to raise awareness of road conditions and plan new signage to match the prior message.
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Hoosick
N.Y
Vermont
Hoosick Falls
Roadhouse Bar
Carl’s
Kasmer Stempeck
Kiwanis Club
Stempeck
Troy
Troy and Taconic Kiwanis Club
Pittston
Kiwanis
Rensselaer County REAP Changes Highlighted
HOOSICK FALLS N Y 1974 Rural Environmental Conservation Program updates explained by George W Kyer ASCS county executive director. The plan offers 50 to 75 percent cost sharing for conservation or forestry work with labor included Applicants may choose a one year or 3 to 10 year program All applications go to the ASCS county office Forestry emphasis aims to benefit about 1100 county farmers with expanded long term projects
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Rensselaer County
George W. Kyer
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Kyer
Secretary of Agriculture
Jamaica Selectmen Deny Mirl Condo Zoning Permit
Jamaica officials vote 2 to 1 against Mirl Construction Co. on a plan for 250 vacation condominiums along the West River. The decision cites 91 findings under interim zoning, stressing safety, service burden, and land-use goals. An appeal window of 30 days is noted.
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J.M. Soper
Brattleboro
Jamaica
Jamaica Selectmen
Mirl Construction Co
West River
Selectmen
Tracy Newton
Wendell E. Landman
Arthur W. Brooks Jr
Roy Colman
Kenneth V. Fisher
Fisher
Miri Construction Co
New York
Daniel Reisel
Reisel
Benjamin Partridge
Jamaica Planning Commission
Mirl
District 1
Paul Negaard
Ethan Allen Launches Scholarship Drive in Manchester
Plans were announced today for a community scholarship drive supporting Ethan Allen students in Manchester. Economic strains and energy shortages have reduced funds for education, while local students largely work in tourist sectors hit by gas shortages and unseasonably warm weather, limiting job opportunities.
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Manchester
Ethan Allen
Timothy Stevenson
Stevenson
Bennet St
Manchester Center
June Moon on Vermont ETV Wednesday
Vermont ETV presents the Kaufman and Lardner comedy June Moon on Wednesday at 8 30 p m as part of PBS Theater in America. Starring Jack Cassidy Estelle Parsons Stephen Sondheim Kevin McCarthy and Austin Pendleton directed by Burt Shevelove the piece is a sharp satire of manners and language from 1929 with timely themes of innocence and pop music. A follow up presentation Cyrano de Bergerac by the American Conservatory Theater is scheduled for February 6 at 8 30 p m on Vermont ETV.
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Burlington
June Moon
George S. Kaufman
Ring Lardner
Vermont
ETV
Public Broadcasting Service
America
Jack Cassidy
Estelle Parsons
Stephen Sondheim
Kevin McCarthy
Austin Pendleton
Burt Shevelove
Shevelove
American Conservatory Theater of
San Francisco
Vermont Etv
Peacetime focus at Vermont civil defense conference
The annual Vermont Governor's Conference for Civil Defense convened at the Montpelier Tavern Motor Inn with Gov. Salmon and Lt. Gov. Burgess addressing over 100 legislators and leaders. The program highlighted peacetime protection, energy crisis plans, and civil defense efforts statewide, including Rutland's active role.
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Montpelier
Montpelier Tavern
Salmon
Robert F. Reen
Department of Education
John Burgess
Vermont Farm Show Opens With Beekeepers and Beef Meet
Barre Vermont hosts the Vermont Farm Show running January 29 to 31. Beekeepers gather at noon January 29 for a joint banquet with the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association, followed by a business meeting under Barre Auditorium stage. Dr Richard Taylor of Naples New Hampshire speaks at 2 p.m. Sheepbreeders meet 10 a.m. on the Court Building first floor. Beef producers meet 1 p.m. on Barre Court Building second floor.
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Barre
Vermont
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association
Barre Auditorium
Richard Taylor
Naples
N.H
Court Building
Vermont Beef Producers
Barre Court Building
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Selectmen’s Office
Charles H
Bennington
Hanson
John Stevens
The
Conservation Society
Stevens
David Wilson
Burr & Burton Seminary
North House
Lou Bravakis
Monument Plaza Shopping Center
Dorset
Dorset Board of Selectmen
Town Planning Commission
Edward Corcoran
Public Safety
Richard C. Holmes
C.D
Philip Schenck Jr
Bruce
Haskell
Civil Defense Organization
Gilbert Godnick
Rutland
Richard C. Holmse
Bruce Haskell
Super Duper
Berkshire Optical Tom Lall
Berkshire Optical
North St. Bennington
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