Third Annual Crafts Demonstration Day at Park-McCullough House
July 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. showcases Jane Forrest apple head dolls, Clyde Dunlop spinning wheels, Helen Cleary stenciling, John West jams, Anita Capella terrariums, and George Havill wooden pitchforks. The event emphasizes education and craft techniques with live demonstrations and hands on learning in North Bennington.
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John West
Manchester Center
Anita Capella
Donald Capella
George Havill
Windham
McCullough
North Bennington
Brighter future for BBS program in Manchester
Manchester community eyes revival of Burr and Burton Seminary’s Manchester Program an alternative education effort. After a March board decision to end it, citizens rallied and secured 12 000 of a hoped 18 000 by a July 1 deadline. The group seeks 6 000 more to sustain the program with tax deductible gifts. Contact David Wilson at 867 4457 for details.
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Manchester
Burr and Burton Seminary
Burr and Burton
David Wilson
Wilson
McDonald Foundation
Dorset Calendar Highlights Local Arts and Church Events
Monday opens La Bouttica on Route 30 across from Dorset United Church and church services resume through July 8. Midweek includes The Fourposter at Dorset Playhouse with 8 39 curtain and $3 50 tickets, then zoning and sports events at Dorset Field Club and Dorset Playhouse. Weekend features The Fourposter performances and tennis doubles on July 4.
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Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Zoning Board of Adjustment
Unior
Dorset Eld
Dorset United Church
Dorset
Torchlight Motel
East Dorset
Fourposter
Sixth Manchester antique show Weekend Exhibition
Thirty five antiques dealers from New England New York and Pennsylvania will present their finest items at a three day Manchester show. It runs Friday through Sunday June 28 to 30 in the Elementary School on Route 7 Manchester Center village under Mrs Mildred Spargo. Previously the shows were at the Equinox House over Memorial Day weekend.
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Manchester
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Mildred D. Spargo
Route
Manchester Center Village
Equinox House
Battenkill Grange notes officers and events in June
The Battenkill Grange 487 in West Arlington hosted an officers exchange night on June 19 with visitors from Taconic Middletown Springs Mt. Anthony Mettowee Valley and Mt. Equinox Granges. State officers Jennie Stewart Belle Decker and Shirley Matteson attended. George Cooledge spoke on youth and older days, and Mrs. Matteson read about laughter. Terry Sullivan won a TV commercial quiz. Roy Crofut's team won the What is it quiz. Reports on youth home economics and community service were given. A memory plaque for Margarethea Paxton was unveiled. The Granger of the Year reports are due by June 30. Other events include degree work at Mt. Equinox June 17 and 24, a June 23 basket picnic at Camp Ondawa, and a ecumenical service July 14 at Christ's Church in Saxton River with a lunch at Kurn Hattin. The New England Lecturer's Conference will be Aug 19–23 at University of Vermont with Kenneth Adams speaking. New England Night is Wednesday with a parade into Patrick Gym. Art shows and auctions in separate notes followed, detailing items for a sale and show hours.
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Battenkill
Matteson
Mildred Peterson
Terry Sullivan
Roy Crofut
Stewart
Home Economics Committee
Community Service Committee
Dark Horse
Center Fund
Maurice Matteson
Audrey Ennis Robertson
Margarethea Paxton
Crofut
William Kilmartin
Ruth Stearns
Elden Bucklin
Putney
Cooledge
Ceres
Arlington Junior Rescue Squad visits Yorktown Youth Crops
Arlington seven member team toured Yorktown Heights New York youth group observing techniques. Sue Blair Lesley Pratt Ronnie King Charlie Farrell Bill Howell Brian Seiferling Fred Pickering Nick Monte attended with advisor. Hosts were Phyllis OConnor and Ellen Gulitz. Arlington plans June visit.
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Arlington
Yorktown Heights
N.Y
Yorktown
Sue Blair
Lesley Pratt
Ronnie King
Charlie Farrell
Bill Howell
Brian Seiferling
Fred Pickering
Nick Monte
Phyllis O’connor
Ellen Gulitz
St Mary's awards diplomas to 26 graduates at ceremony
St Marys Academy in Hoosick Falls honored 26 seniors at commencement. Rev. Ammering delivered remarks from Nixon and County Executive Murphy. Valedictorian Stephen Wirmusky and Salutatorian Elizabeth Medvetz led a program featuring student awards across academics, arts, leadership, and service.
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St. Mary’s
Hoolick Falls
N.Y
St. Mary’s Academy
Donald J. Ammering
USA
Nixon
Rensselaer County
William J. Murphy
Stephen Wirmusky
Anthony Wirmusky
Elizabeth Medvetz
Francis Medvetz
Michael A. McGuire
Mancini
Michel Legrand
Ll Walk
With God
Nicholas Brodszky
Ammering
Edward J. Andrick
Joseph A. Bogardus
Mark Joseph Bromirski
Donna Marie Cuddihy
James Martin Cusack
Frederick F. Driscoll
Mary Elizabeth Fleming
Carol Elizabeth Greenwood
Mark Edward Grimm
Thomas E. Harrington
Karen Beth Hunt
Lorrie Jean Hyde
Karen Denise Jones
Therese Catherine Maleahy
Michael
Ce Mae
Mark Grimm
Bausch- Lomb
Mary Kay Nugent
Kathleen Ryan
DAR Good Citizenship
James Cusack
Thomas Harrington
Karen Hunt
Mary Kay Shiland
Edward Andrick
Echo
Sandra Morin
Mary Beth Fleming
Therese Maleady
BVM Sodality
Christian Service
Lorrie Hyde
Therese Maleahy
Community notices from Hoosick Falls center activities
Walloomsac Bertha's group asks for soft material to supply the Hoosick Falls activity center with ideal pads. June 20 total 15 small and 150 large pads turned in by 19 peers. Dialing for Dollars airs June 24. Annie Lippert and 74 others attended a center birthday dinner June 18. Meals on Wheels grows. Annie hosted another birthday June 21. Local hospital visits and a Sunderland Board meeting set for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Bertha’s A
Hoosick Fallsac
Ieal
Annie Lippert
Annie
Hoosick Falls Health Center
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Jane Forrest
David Forrest
Bennington
Forrest
Clyde A. Dunlop
Sunderland
East Arlington
Dunlop
Helen Cleary
John W
Woodford
Antron III
South Street
Vermont
Joan Colgan
the Four
Viola Cooledge
John Williams
Janet Sullivan
Christ’s Church
Saxton River
Kurn Hattin
Bucklin
Parent- Teacher Association
Helene Thompson
Edith Beaumont
Fred Driscoll
Michael Marcoux
Joseph Bogardus
Mark Bromirski
Kevin Percy
Sisters of St. Joseph
Ty Insulation Mfg. Co
Home-School Association
St. Stanislaw’s Society
St. Stanislaw’s Auxiliary
Andrick Studio
Rice Wood
St. Mary’s Alumni
St. Mry’s
Derby Community Club
Shapiro Memorial Fund of the Lion’s Club
St. George’s Society
American Legion
Sennett Family
Hoosick Valley Post
VFW
James Brahan
Ladies’ Auxiliary
AOH
Kiwanis Club
Rita Tilton
William V. Hayden
Stanley
Josephine Brodeski
Joseph A. Salluzzo
Mary C. Buckley
Joseph Buckley
William Bannon
Charles Brahan
Cornelius Crowley
Leo Mahar
Walloomsac
Bertha Hoag
Vincent LeBlanc
Pittsfield General Hospital
Alice B. Fitzgerald
Ross Bentley
Berlin
Gordon Hoag
Gerald Raftery
Super Duper
Bert K
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
George
North Street
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