Peter Cross announces his candidacy for state rep
Shaftsbury youth Peter Cross 22 announces his bid for state representative likely to face incumbent Edwin Colvin. Cross, a Shaftsbury cemetery commissioner and former state Democratic convention delegate, promotes Route 7 construction, education reform, welfare revision, a state lottery for education, and environmental Act 250 changes while noting limited familiarity with Shaftsbury Plan. He lives with his parents, owns property in Shaftsbury, and has worked for The Banner, as a waiter, and as a substitute teacher. he is a Mt. Anthony graduate with a Southern Vermont College BA.
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Shaftsbury
Peter Cross
Edwin Colvin
Colvin
Cross
The
Banner
Ezekiel Cross Jr
Ezekiel Cross
Green Mountain Park
Bicentennial Oak Dedication at Jermain Methodist Church
On Monday July 5 at 6 p.m. a dedication ceremony for the Bicentennial Oak and historic markers will be held on the Jermain Methodist Church lawn with all invited. A Daily Vacation Bible School runs July 5 to 9 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. at the church for children in the area, combining learning and recreation.
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Jermain Methodist Church
Hoosick Falls Central School graduates named
Arlington Joan May Baldwin Ellen Jane Burke Sally Jean Burke Dean Bushey Joseph Dorknard Helen May Cross Sheila Jean Gaefka were among the graduates, with parties held at their homes to celebrate.
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Joan May Baldwin
Ellen Jane Burke
Sally Jean Burke
Dean Bushey
Joseph Dorknard
Helen May Cross
Sheila Jean Gaefka
Hoosick Falls Central School
Arlington Scouts invited to join July 4 parade
All Girl Scouts in Arlington and Sunderland are invited to march in the July 4 parade. They should line up at 1 30 p.m. at the Federated Church in East Arlington.
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Arlington
Sunderland
Federated Church
East Arlington
South Cambridge Notes and July Church Events
News from South Cambridge includes visiting relatives Laura Burt and others, Williams College student Anthony Turi Jr named to the dean's list, Pleasant Valley Grange plans a regular meeting and July 11 picnic at Shield's Pavilion, and multiple church services and a missionary rally featuring the Manney family with music and films about Quito, Ecuador.
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Anthony Turi Jr
Williams College
Pleasant Valley Granges
Shield’s Pavilion
North Bennington Area Graduates and Library News
Several area youths are named among Cambridge Central School graduates including Kathleen Austin Cheryl Herrington David McNeilly Debra Morrison Patricia Turi and Elaine Wilbur Charlotte Harrington of South Cambridge Johnsonville Road also graduated from Hoosick Valley Central on Saturday. McCullough Library will be closed all day Monday July 5 for the holiday. The library film program begins Thursday July 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. A July 6 story hour for ages four to seven runs 9 30 to 10 30 in the North Bennington Graded School Library. The school library hours for area students begin July 8 Thursdays 9 to 11.
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Cambridge Central School
Kathleen Austin
Cheryl Herrington
David McNeilly
Debra Morrison
Patricia Turi
Elaine Wilbur
Charlotte Harrington
South Cambridge-Johnsonville Road
Hoosick Valley Central
McCullough
North Bennington
Hoosick Falls 103rd Commencement Awards List Highlights
Sunday June 27 Hoosick Falls Central School awarded prizes to many graduates including William Stewart Peckham for American Citizenship, James Stritch for scholastic and athletic ability, Edith Reynolds and Peter Cottrell named for memorial and valedictorian honors, plus numerous alumni scholarships and subject prizes across Latin English science and music. Notable awards include DAR Good Citizen, Kiwanis extracurricular prizes, VFW and American Legion recognitions, and substantial Reynolds scholarships totaling thousands of dollars for graduates pursuing further studies.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Hoosick Falls Central School
William Stewart
S.A.E
James Stritch
Edith Craig Reynolds
HFCS
Gabriella Gray
DAR American History
Booster Club
Christopher Philpott
Andrick
W.L. Hutt Memorial
Bausch & Lamb
Laurie Jean McCabe
Kiwanis
Joseph E. Buckley
Julia M. Dewey
Peter Cottrell
Wm. D. Thomas
Robert McGuire
VFW
Douglas Eightney
Caroline Hanselman
St. Stanislaw’s
Thomas Folgert
Delmer Runkle
Hoosick Area Church Association
Paul Lukas
Hoosick Area Church Assn
Phyllis Liporace
Hoosick Grange
Lisa Pedersen
American Legion
H. Bradford Cole
Jane Kipp
Kathy Pierce
HFG
Jeffrey Martinez
Diane Brandalik
Bradford Cole
Lizeth Gilson
Teresa Winters
John F. Kennedy
Joseph Buckley
Cindy Wilson
Vermont SRS may seek court to remove wards from Randolph private school
An SRS official was blocked from entering Stephen Patrick Manor School as about 25 parents confronted him over removing eight state wards. Ellsworth Tewksbury argued the school's state certification hinders rather than helps, prompting the agency to pursue removal despite breach of contract claims.
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Randolph
UPS
Vermont Social and Rehabilitative Services Agency
Alan Ploof
SRS
Stephen Patrick Manor
Ellsworth Tewksbury
State Education Board
Tewksbury
Social and Rehabilitative Services Department
Vermont state workers ratify three year contract
Vermont state workers approve a new three year pact by 53 to 10 with about 1 percent turnout at five regional meetings. The agreement allows election of union stewards, phases out overtime for Highway Department workers, strengthens grievance procedures, and leaves wage discussions to the legislature. In Washington, amendments to a health manpower bill would fund rural clinics and expand the National Health Service Corps.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
WSEA
Robert Babcock
Highway Department
VSEA
Washington, D.C
U.S. Senate
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Robert Stafford
R-Vt
Dick Clark
Iowa
Leahy
Champlain Island
Grand Isle
National Health Service Corps
Vermont union charges spark at Cabot Creamery
The Vermont Workers Rights Project filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board in Boston accusing Cabot Farmers Cooperative Creamery Co. of hindering union organizing by its employees. Creamery officials denied knowledge of any union activity.
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Boston
UPI
Vermont Workers Rights Project
Cabot Farmers Cooperative Creamery Co
Montpelier
Five Troy youths nabbed after B and B Boat Store purse theft
Police arrested five alleged thieves on bicycles in Green Island after they allegedly entered the B and B Boat Store and snatched a purse containing about $415. All five suspects, underage for driving, are Troy residents.
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Cohoes
B & B Boat
Green Island
Troy
Governor cites 1976 session as turning point at museum opening
Governor Hugh Carey compared the 1976 New York Legislature to the Battle of Saratoga during the Empire State Plaza New York State Museum opening. He urged that a balanced budget without new taxes marks a turning point in the state’s financial crisis.
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Albany
Hugh Carey
Saratoga
New York State Museum
Empire State Plaza
Carey
New York State
Flood Damage Hits Berkshire County With High Losses
Berkshire County faced extensive flood damage on Wednesday with Hancock suffering losses up to 500000 dollars. Williamstown roads and two state highways were blocked while North Adams reported flooded streets and minor washouts. The weatherman logged 3.78 inches of rain, surpassing June averages. Berkshire County officials sought federal aid. three Hancock bridges were deemed unsafe. Meanwhile North Adams police warned distributors about 32 magazines possibly violating obscenity laws and prohibited sales pending review.
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North Adams
Berkshire County
Hancock
Williamstown
North Rams
Peter G. Arles
Silvio O. Conte
Washington
Conte seeks tenth term in House from Massachusetts district
Congressman Silvio O. Conte of Massachusetts enters a tenth term bid, having run unopposed in the primary, and facing two Democratic challengers in the general election as he seeks reelection to the U S House of Representatives.
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Washington, D.C
Silvio
Conte
Massachusetts First
House of Representatives
Pittsfield
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