Rutland Fair Bicentennial lineup at Vermont State Fair
The 131st Rutland Vermont State Fair runs Sept 4–11 at the fairgrounds. Preview night Sept 4 features the Vermont State Fair Fiddlers and fireworks. Sept 5 opens with a Bicentennial parade and politicians, then Irish Rovers on stage. Labor Day Sept 6 includes roller derby and Cowtown Rodeo. Through Sept 11, acts include Dolly Parton, Grange talent, Sonny James, Billy Thunderkloud and the Chieftones, Stacy Roberts Demolition Derby, and special attractions Ralph the Amazing Robot and Paul La Cross.
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Rutland
Fairgrounds
The
Irish Rovers
Howard Harris III
Cowtown
Billy Thun
Derkloud
Chieftones
Dolly Parton
Tokyo Matsu
Stacy Roberts
Ralph
Vermont
Paul la Cross
SVC offers new summer course variety at Southern Vermont College
Southern Vermont College announces 42 summer courses including sequential English Composition 101-102 History of Western Civilization 101-102 Chemistry 101-102 Principles of Accounting 101-102 and Typewriting I II with new introductory courses in psychology sociology art college math and government. Morning afternoon and evening sessions run 9 11 15 1 3 15 and 7 9 15. Registration for summer and fall begins May 13 with further mail or in person options June 1 12 for day courses and June 1 2 for evening. A bulletin lists titles. New English seminar on the American wilderness novel by Susan Hall and a summer Cartography course by Mrs Verne Howe are among offerings.
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Southern Vermont College
SVC
Susan Hall
Verne Howe
Emergency food shelves expanded in Vermont
The Vermont Ecumenical Council reports 23 new Emergency Food Shelves have been set up, bringing the total to at least 33. Shelves offer free grant aid to needy individuals and families with no repayment required, though referrals may be needed and donations are welcomed.
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Burlington
Vermont Ecumenical Council
Bennington Briefs United Counseling Service dinner May 21
The annual dinner meeting of The United Counseling Service of Bennington County will be held May 21 at 7 30 p.m. at the Paradise Restaurant in Bennington with department heads panel. Tickets may be reserved by calling 442-4491 or through any Board of Trustees member. Public welcome. Also La Leche League meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Ruth Bolton’s home 608 Jefferson Heights to discuss Nutrition and weaning. For more information call 447-0318.
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United Counseling Service of Bennington County, Inc
Paradise
Bennington
UCL
Board of Trustees
la Leche League
Ruth Bolton
Jefferson Heights
Pat Goodnow
Bob and Mary Kambie
Burlington
St. Francis de Sales Parish Center
Economy Graphics Plant To Close In North Bennington
Economy Graphics Inc in North Bennington announced that a two week mediation could not avert the plant shutdown and 100 jobs will end within six weeks. The firm and Local 236 of the Graphic Arts International Union said the closing will be orderly and complete work in progress for customers. Signers were Mario Zecca and James J. Sleeman.
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Economy Graphics Inc
North Bennington
Economy Graphics
Graphic Arts International Union
North
Bennington
Mario Zecca
James J. Sleeman
Local 236
Funeral rites for Miss Helen Sherwood held in Hoosick Falls
Funeral services for Miss Helen E. Sherwood who died Feb 1 in New York City were set for Wednesday at 2 pm at St. Mark s Episcopal Church in Hoosick Falls with Rev. Joel B. Miller officiating and graveside prayers at Maple Grove Cemetery. Robson-Decker Funeral Home in charge.
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Helen E. Sherwood
New York City
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Joel B. Miller
Maple Grove Cemetery
Robson-Decker Funeral Home
Local Engagement for Joan Thompson and Lee Owen
Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson of Dillingham Avenue Manchester announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Lee Owen son of Mr and Mrs Francis Owen of Arlington. Joan is a 1972 Burr and Burton Seminary graduate and a University of Vermont junior majoring in animal sciences. Lee is a 1972 Arlington Memorial High School graduate who attends Southern Vermont College and will join UVM in the fall. An August wedding is planned.
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Manchester
Frank Thompson
Dillingham Avenue
Joan
Lee Owen
Francis Owen
Arlington
Burr and Burton Seminary
University of Vermont
Arlington Memorial High School
Southern Vermont College
UVM
Space studies aid feeding rising population NASA says
Space based studies of Earth's resources help scientists feed a rapidly expanding population. They pinpoint crop diseases and insect infestations and help determine anticipated crop yields.
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Houston
UPS
Earth
National Aeronautics and Space
April crime rise in Bennington County by twenty percent
State police data show Bennington County April crimes up 20 percent from March, with 112 investigations across categories including 18 break ins, 15 larcenies, 22 breach of the peace, 29 miscellaneous. Vehicle accidents fell 10 percent from March but rose 34 percent year over year, totaling 28 incidents with two injuries and $26,800 in property damage. Vehicle violations declined four percent from March yet rose 14 percent from last year, led by 44 speeding and 16 uninspected vehicles among other offenses.
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Bennington County
Unitarian Speakers From China Visit North Bennington
Lucien M. Hanks and wife Jane join local residents as guest speakers for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meeting at 10 30 a m Sunday in the McCullough Library North Bennington Visitors include Marion Smith Frances Ross and Ursula Scott among 17 members of the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences who toured the world s largest communist country at the invitation of the Chinese government
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Lucien M. Hanks
North Bennington
Bennington College
Jane
China
Unitarian- Universalist Fellowship
McCullough
Hanks
Marion Smith
Frances Ross
Ursula Scott
Vermont Academy of Arts & Sciences
Kremer engagement announced for Luczynski couple
Kennewick Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kremer announce the engagement of their daughter Beth Lee Kremer to Gene William Luczynski son of Mr. and Mrs. William Luczynski of North Bennington Miss Kremer studies nursing at Washington State University Pullman where Luczynski is a graduate student He also attended Mt Anthony Union High School and the University of Vermont A July 17 wedding is planned.
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Kennewick, Wash
Robert Kremer
Kennewick
Beth Lee
Gene William Luczynski
William Luczynski
North Bennington
Miss Kremer
Washingt State University
Pullman
Mt. Anthony Union High School
University of Vermont
Media oppose gag rule in Vermont murder case
Five Vermont news outlets including the Burlington Free Press and WCAX-TV urge Caledonia County Superior Court to reject a defense bid for a gag order in the Dunkerry murder trial. The defense seeks limits on publicity and access to records in the April 6 Walden shooting death of George Downer.
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ST. Johnsbury
UPI
Vermont
Caledonia County Superior Court
Scott Dunkerry
Burlington Free Press
Barre-Montpelier Times Argus
Rutland Herald
Caledonian Record
Wcax-Tv
Weather forecast for New England Friday to Sunday
The National Weather Service extends the forecast across New England with fair weather Friday and Sunday and a chance of showers Saturday. Highs range from the 60s in northern areas to the mid 70s in the south with varying regional warmth.
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Boston
UPI
National Weather Service
New England
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Pownal
Davey Jones
Petco Mini- Mart
Katherine E. Allard
Kathleen E. Allard
Valentine Street
Crescent Manor
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Quinn
C.S.C
Park Lawn Cemetery
Quinn
John Bellrose
Thomas Carmody
Martin Percey
William Hurley
Edna L. Bushnell
Edna Ladd Bushnell
Dewey St
Hanson- Walbridge
Richard Campbell
First United Methodist Church
Mr. Campbell
Bennington District Court
George M. Fienberg
Edward Kierra
North St
Rosco W. Loveland Jr
South Main St
Shaftsbury
Danny R. Peters
Shushan
Donald Mattat
Toomey Brothers
New York
William G. Kuhns
General Public Utilities Corporation
Thompson-Owen
Joan Thompson
Main St
Master Charge & BankAmericard
Space Studies
Nichols
E.g. Mahar & Son, Inc. Funeral Home
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