Pownal Preschool nixes fees for some field trip riders
The Pownal Preschool plans an August field trip week with visits to Natural Bridge Sand Springs Fairdale Farms and the Bennington Monument finishing with a picnic. Activities run Aug 4–8 with a minimum fee of $1 for non eligible children and free for those financially eligible. Call 823-7398 for info.
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Old Time Revival Arts Festival in Peru Bicentennial
Cynthia Pannucci of Peru Workshop Inc announces an Old Time Revival Arts and Crafts Festival as part of the bicentennial celebration August 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Manchester Elementary School. The event features pottery weaving welding stained glass china painting photography silk screening and more with craftspeople from Vermont and others.
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Cynthia Pannucci
Peru Workshop Inc
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Vermont
Troop 64 Scouts Resume Weekly Meetings in Hoosick Falls
Boy Scout Troop 64 sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception restarts Sunday meetings in Hoosick Falls Aug 3 at 7 pm in the parish hall with venues rotating to the Water Pumping Station and Little League field. August emphasizes sportsmanship and fitness awards. uniforms start September. Leaders include David Downey, Scott Tate, and Robert Frazier. A parent meeting accompanies Aug 10 session. Canada scouting trips and Auriesville Shrine retreat slated in September.
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Burlington considers five cent cigarette tax to fund city
Fire Chief Patrick Brown proposed a five cent per pack cigarette tax in Burlington, with two cents for the fire department, two for police, and one to administration, potentially raising up to $500,000 annually. Mayor Gordon Paquette did not oppose putting the proposal to voters next March, but warned merchants fear competitive harm with neighboring towns.
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Ford urged to kick off 76 campaign in Rensselaer County
In Rensselaer County, County GOP chief Joseph Bruno invites President Ford to start his 1976 re election drive with a fundraiser, reserving space at RPI Fieldhouse for up to several thousand. Five fall weekends are offered with a decision expected in weeks. Bruno also invites Rosenbaum Buckley Javits and Rockefeller to urge Ford. In Troy, Bruno attacks Independent council candidate Pasinella over petitions while Pasinella defends Republican ties and vows GOP loyalty.
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Jacob Javits
Nelson Rockefeller
James Pasinella
Rensselaer County Republican Party
Pasinella
Pat Casale
Juv en jail plans tied to social services in Berkshire
Berkshire County officials weigh adding a juvenile detention facility to a new House of Correction while urging evaluation of an education program at the jail. county planner David L. Christensen cited a California home counseling model showing reduced future police contact. In Pittsfield, Spaghetti Factory liquor hours were cut to 11 p.m. Sun-Thur through Sept 9 after neighbors complained of noise and conduct. a hearing will decide permanent action.
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Spaghetti Factory
Dalton
James H. Calnan
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