Antique Car Field Day at Park-McCullough House
The fourth annual Antique Car Field Day will be held Sunday July 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Park-McCullough House North Bennington. Sponsored by Green Mountain Chapter of Antique Automobile Club of America and Verera Motor Car Club of America. Cars lineup at noon, rides to spectators 25 cents, Big House tours 1.50 adults 0.50 children, rain cancels.
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Tastings at Shaker Village Set for Kitchen Sisters Festival
Hancock Mass. marks the 13th Kitchen Sisters Festival with daily tastings from Aug 2 to Aug 7 in the Great Kitchen. Dishes include Herb Soup and Rhubarb Chutney with a varied dessert selection. admission via village ticket or membership, with World’s People’s Dinners also offered at set menus and prices of seven dollars per person.
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Children as judges at Bennington County fun horse show
Arlington September 5 at Bald Mountain Farm Route 7 the Bennington County Horse Show runs a reverse format with adults riding and children judging Junior judges drawn from local 4H clubs and riding schools will select participants The event aims to give young riders a platform and experience.
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Bald Mountain Farm
Route 7
Bennington County Horse Show Seeks Donated Tubes and Volunteers
Shaftsbury Sheilah Miller calls for used dump truck tire tubes to support a Battenkill tubing event hosted by Boy Scout Troop 331. Calls to Mary Gratz invite donations and testing horsemanship knowledge. The day features multiple classes from leadline to senior Geritol, with a morning 4-H show and potluck lunch, organized by Bald Mountain and Bennington Jeans 4-H clubs. Information available from secretary Mrs. Franklin Frantz, Burgess Road, Bennington 05201.
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Frank LaBadie retires after 26 years at Hale Company
Frank LaBadie retires from Hale Company Inc after more than twenty six years of service most in the bending room where Hale chairs are bent. He is presented a gold watch gift wrapped in money by colleagues including William E. Dale president and Gordon A. Loveland superintendent who offered congratulations.
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Pownal Community Meetings and Circus Schedule
Pownal groups plan several evening meetings at 7 and 7 30 tonight at local firehouses. A two performance Royal Wild West Circus debuts July 14 at 4 and 8 PM at North Pownal Little League Field with advance tickets and door prices listed.
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Arlington Calendar Weekly Sports and Local Notices
Arlington calendar lists Interstate League hockey matchups and club meetings from Monday to Sunday including Jr. hockey events Cosmos Timbers Geannesis and Minutemen Earthquakes Lancers on hockey field. Also notes social gatherings AA meetings Legion Auxiliary and Garden Club plus hospital update and Coast Guard Reserve arrival.
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Arlington Rescue Squad
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Vermont college system hit by budget cut prompts resignation
The Community Colleges of Vermont faced a $50,000 cut in the legislature budget. Duane Wells, a Hardwick counselor, resigned after his $1,500 raise request was refused, saying $8,500 a year cannot support a family. Peter Smith urged higher office spending to allow living wages, but no raises will occur until funds allow across the system.
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Audit costs outlined in Montpelier as audits outsourced
State Auditor Alexander Acebo says it will cost 244000 this year to hire outside firms to conduct audits on state agencies and departments. Acebo, a Republican candidate for re election, has sought for five years to show his 13 auditors cannot handle the workload. He said the State Personnel Department may upgrade positions to attract qualified staff amid low pay.
Vermont Gorge claims two more drownings this summer
Richmond dispatch reports Huntington Gorge in Vermont claimed two more lives when Carol Bertrand, 21, of Reading, and Charles French of Oakville, Ontario, drowned after French attempted a rescue. The pair were second and third victims this season at the dangerous site.
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Largest Vermont bar exam group to take tests
The 105 candidates will sit the Vermont bar exams July 28 and 29 in the Statehouse House chamber. This surpasses the 92 candidates in 1972. Among the group are 27 native Vermonters and 12 graduates from Vermont Law School at South Royalton, which held its first class this year.
Toronto sailboat death after Mohawk River lightning strike
Robert Turnbull of Toronto was killed when two bolts struck his 27 foot sailboat on the Mohawk River between Locks 8 and 9 in Rotterdam. Deputies say the bolts caused a heart attack and he died shortly after. His wife and son were unharmed.
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Housing Inspector to be rehired after state Supreme Court ruling
Cohoes housing inspector Albert J. Corbeil must be rehired following a state Supreme Court decision. The court held the Neighborhood Improvement Program post is appointive yet carries civil service rights and tenure. Corbeil was dismissed when a new mayor from a different party took office. city may appeal.
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Albert J. Corbeil
State Supreme Court
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Citizens’ Party
Berkshire Police Chief Suspended For Duty Abandonment
A former night commander of the Pittsfield Police Department is suspended for four 15 day periods without pay and ordered to repay 194.24 after allegedly driving to classes at North Adams State College in a police car while on duty. The mayor criticized the officer for abandoning duties. the officer plans to appeal to the State Civil Service Commission. City park officials meanwhile announced strict enforcement of the city’s ban on alcohol in parks and beaches though the council president said the curfew lift at Burbank Park is enforceable and picnickers may drink.
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Pittsfield
North Adams State College
William M. Dermody
Evan S. Dobelle
Burbank Park
Paul E. Brindle
Great Barrington Bicentennial Parade Draws 30000 Crowd
Great Barrington marked its 200th year with a Sunday parade drawing an estimated 30,000. The two hour procession opened at noon with numerous floats and nearly 50 fire companies. fraternal groups produced spectacles. A time capsule was buried Friday in Stanley Park for reveal at the tricentennial in 2076.
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Great Barrington
Stanley Park
Conte Defends Overseas Travel In Congress Critique
Congressman Silvio Conte faces debate over taxpayer funded overseas trips. He defends annual tours saying they build foreign affairs insight and argues for stricter reporting of travel expenditures. Conte emphasizes hard work and benefits from foreign engagements.
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