Early American navy history to be told in slide talk
Historian William Dornbusch presents a slide lecture at 8 p.m. on November 11 at the Park McCullough House covering the Continental Navy, its battles such as Valcour Island, and the rise of privateers and John Paul Jones. The talk traces from the Revolution era to modern naval forces, noting Dornbusch’s affiliations with Vermont and New York history groups.
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William Dornbusch
Park- McCullough
Valcour Island
Lake Champlain
Britain
British Isles
John Paul Jones
England
Dornbusch
Vermont Historical Society
New York State Historical Association
Bennington Museum
Green Mountain Community Schoolhouse opens in Londonderry
Londonderry residents form Green Mountain Community Schoolhouse an alternative private elementary program focused on curiosity and self directed learning. Bill Unwin hired as teacher with emphasis on reading math arts and outdoor activities. Public meeting set for Nov 18 at 7 30 pm at Route 22 site. call Diana Morley 362 3418 for details.
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Londonderry
Green Mountain
Manchester
Bill Unwin
Unwin
Diana Morley
Route
Magic Mountain
Epilepsy Month Calls for Awareness and Action in Vermont
Dr. Charles Poser of the University of Vermont warns 224 Vermont families will face epilepsy next year. Epilepsy Month aims to educate the public and improve services, with new federal and Vermont commissions forming to coordinate medical, social, and economic support for those affected.
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Rutland
Vermont
Charles M. Poser
Department of
Neurology
College of Medicine
University of Vermont
United States
Poser
Dr. Poser
National Commission On the
Center For Disorders of Communications of
Medical Center Hospital of Vermont
Burlington
Medical Center Hospital of
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Agency of Human Services
National Commission
Epilepsy Association of Vermont
Vermont’ Bar Association
Department of Human Services
University of Vermont Medical College
Developmental Disabilities Council
The
Firestone to Speak at Williams on Religion in the Future
Radical feminist Shulamith Firestone will lecture at Williams College on Wednesday Nov 10 at 8 p.m. in Thompson Biology Lab room 111. The talk is part of the 1976: The Next Hundred Years series.
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Williamstown
Mass
Shulamith Firestone
Williams College
Thompson Biology Laboratory
Williams
Rod and Gun Club Auxiliary Fete Set
Eagle Bridge New York Rod and Gun Club Auxiliary held its November meeting with president Sharon Morrison. A donation to Hoosick Rescue Squad was acknowledged. Dawn Walker won the turkey raffle for a 76 percent profit. Santa's selection was announced and the Christmas party set for December 4 at 6 pm with dinner at 7. Officers elected include Marjorie Lewis president Ruth Brownell vice president Ruth Walker secretary and Belle Moon treasurer. A December 6 meeting features a covered dish supper and grab bag.
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Eagle Bridge
N.Y
Rod & Gun Club
Center Road
Sharon Morrison
Town of
Morrison
Santa
Ruth Waltzer
Marjorie Lewis
Cambridge
Ruth Brownell
North Bennington
Ruth Walker
Belle Moon
Karen LaFlamme
Vermont farms escape health inspections under new rule
Governor Salmon said about 90 percent of Vermont's agricultural businesses with 10 or fewer employees will no longer face federal or state OSHA inspections. The change exempts farms, veterinary services, orchards, custom slaughtering, and landscaping works.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Thomas Salmon
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Salmon
Hospital merger proposed in St Albans area
The Franklin County Medical Society on Monday unveiled a plan to merge Kerbs Memorial and St Albans hospitals, six blocks apart. Society President Frederick Holmes said past merger efforts caused controversy but the new proposal has unanimous support from local doctors and health-care agencies and the administrations of both hospitals.
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ST. Albans
UPI
Franklin County Medical Society
Kerbs Memorial
Society
Frederick Holmes
Holmes
Vermont Committee Defers Vote on Elections Board Regulation
The Vermont Committee on Administrative Rules deferred a decision on Elections Board rules aimed at removing names of unqualified voters from checklists. Testimony argued the four year nonvoter rule or lack of personal knowledge could curb turnout as the panel adjourned without a stance after hours of review.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
State Elections Board
Committee On Administrative Rules
Administrative Rules
Bankers seek removal or change of Vermont mortgage rate cap
Vermont Bankers Association plans legislative pressure to lift the state ceiling on home mortgage interest rates or approve a variable ceiling. Francis Leonard, chairman of the association’s legislative committee, says rates should fluctuate with market conditions. Dinner meetings with legislators are planned later this month to explain goals.
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Northfield
UPI
Vermont Bankers Association
Francis Leonard
Bankers’ Association
Vermont outlines $25 million highway programs in biennial report
Vermont Transportation Secretary Arthur Ristau presented about 25 million dollars in highway construction programs for the next two years in a state Transportation Board meeting. The plan includes 8.9 million dollars from federal and state funds for a West Rutland to Rutland bypass on U.S. 4.
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Middlebury
VPI
Vermont
Arthur Ristau
State Transportation Board
West Rutland-to-Rutland
U.S. 4
Rutland School Board seeks federal mediation in teachers contract dispute
The Rutland School Board approved asking the Federal Mediation Service for help resolving a contract dispute with teachers. The mediation was requested by the teachers union earlier in the week. The dispute over salaries has been ongoing since last June.
Albany County Gambling Roundup Nets Seven Arrests
New York state police rounded up seven Albany County men on gambling charges after a two month probe into horse and football wagering. The suspects, described as interconnected, range in age from 28 to 60, arrested in separate locations and slated for arraignment in their respective local courts.
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Albany
Albany County
Cohoes Honored by HUD for Fast Rent Subsidy Administration
Cohoes was named one of 13 cities nationwide by HUD for efficient administration of a federal rent subsidy program. Mayor Ronald Canestrari received the certificate from HUD’s insuring office director, with officials citing housing for 42 low income families at affordable costs as a result.
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Cohoes
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Ronald Canestrari
Adams man buried by coal at Hoosac Valley pit
In North Adams a 24 year old Adams resident Edward MacDonald was trapped up to his chin by about 15 tons of chestnut coal at 3 p.m. He was freed, taken to North Adams Regional Hospital in fair condition with numbness in his legs. x rays showed no fractures.
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Adams
North Adams Regional Hospital
Edward MacDonald
Hoosac
MacDonald
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