Widening the trails on Vermonts Appalachian Long Trail
The Green Mountain National Forest advances easement deals to secure 35 miles of the Appalachian and Long Trails within its bound. Ranger Norman Arsenault oversees 30 landowners, with appraisals updated every 30 days and potential use of eminent domain if needed. Budget limits constrain purchases, while relocations near Stratton Pond Woodford and Little Rock Pond reduce conflict with locals. six properties may be bought this year.
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Tyler Resch
Manchester
Green Mountain National Forest Office
Virginia
Vermont
Green Mountain Range
Massachusetts
Sherburne Pass
Killington
Stamford
Sherburne
Springer Mountain
Georgia
Mt. Katahdin
Maine
Norman Arsenault
Green Mountain National Forest
Forest Purchase Area
National Forest
Middlebury
Arsenault
H.R. Fountain & Co
Forest Service
Water Conservation Fund
Frank Opie
Readsboro
Searsburg
Henry F. Harris
Dover
Stratton Pond
Bourn Pond
International Paper Co
Woodford
Glastonbury Mountain
Long Trail Road
Molly Stark
Dunville Hollow
Little Rock Pond
Wallingford
Dorset Bicentennial Committee Holds Its First Meeting
Dorset's Bicentennial Committee met at Dorset Elementary School with Arthur Gilbert elected permanent chairman and Warren Murray as clerk. Gilbert to appoint a five member standing committee. The group, formed after a Regional Bicentennial meeting in Arlington, discussed federal and state plans for 1976 and 1977 celebrations and Dorset’s application to become a Bicentennial Festival Community. A second meeting will be scheduled before year end to gather ideas and volunteers.
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Dorset
Arthur Gilbert
James Lee
Warren Murray
Gilbert
Arlington
Eugene Bond
State Committee
Dorset Committee
White Creek Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Plans
The Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet Sunday November 25 at the church with President Earl Perry leading the business meeting and Vice President Jim Lake in charge of the program. The Adult Bible Study gathers Monday November 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Earl Perry
Jim Lake
Searsburg Board meeting names voters for backhoe purchase
Mountain towns report a Searsburg Board of Civil Authority meeting at River Valley Schoolhouse Town Office. Attendees include Merton Rice Charles Dearcopp Albert France Emilio Marchigiani and Roy Hood. A special Town Meeting is set for Dec 15 at 10 a.m. to vote on buying a John Deere backhoe loader.
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Searsburg Board of Civil Authority
Merton Rice
Charles Dearcopp
Albert France
Emilio Marchigiani
Roy Hood
River Valley Schoolhouse
John Deere
Hoosick Falls HS Crunch Plan Cuts Fuel and Power Use
Hoosick Falls Central School Board outlines energy shortage cutbacks after county superintendent reports anticipated federal fuel oil reductions of up to 17 percent. Changes include lowering thermostats to 68 day and 60 night, extra insulation, reduced lighting, cooler classrooms for adult education, and cutbacks on weekend use. Gas limits may hit bus trips and basketball transport. fewer scrimmages and smaller spectator groups.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Manchester Selectmen face protests over tax delinquents list
Manchester residents object to publicizing delinquent taxpayers and initiating tax sale actions. Frances Mitchell questions the method, urging personal contact and complete lists, while officials defend uniform treatment as back taxes from 1959 are noted. The meeting also covers energy conservation, road acceptances, bicentennial appointees, sewer plant upgrades, and a police benevolent fund.
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Martha Elliott
Manchester
Mrs. Mitchell
Bryant
Emil Zoufaly
Oakley Porter
Selectmen
Porter
Civil Defense
Rutland
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
VLTC
Hoosick Falls area events and holiday plans announced
Hoosick Falls residents learn of upcoming events including the Hoosick Falls Aerue of Eagles annual appreciation dinner with a 6 30 social hour and 1 30 p m smorgasbord on Sunday November 25 the Eagles auxiliary meeting on November 28 and a Christmas party for the Hoosick Area Senior Citizens on December 15 at the Grange Hall. The mayor discusses federal funds for a village hall with Senator Javits and plans for a singing group at the senior center. Residents plan bus trips to Colonie Shopping Center December 5 and a November 26 card party.
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Hoosick Falls Aerue of Eagles
Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad
Eagles
Cobleskill Eagles
Richard A. Severson
Jacob K. Javits
Hoosick Falls
Javits
Martha Bischoff
Hoosick Area
Grange Hall
Hoosick
Grange
Anton Beza
Colonie Shopping Center
25th anniversary celebrants feted in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls NY Mr and Mrs John E Carswell of 13 Smith St were guests of honor at a surprise party at the VFW Hall on Sunday for their 25th wedding anniversary About 150 attended the celebration hosted by daughter Debra Philpott A buffet supper and a large anniversary cake were part of the event Mrs Carswell formerly Ann Waitekus the couple's 1948 marriage was at Immaculate Conception with Rev James Ambrose now deceased Jamie their grandson and two spouses are among attendees.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
John E. Carswell
Smith St
VFW Hall
Clinton
Debra) Philpott
Helen Benkoski
Carswell
Church of the Immaculate Conception
James Ambrose
USA
Ann Waitekus
Greenwich
Jamie
First Female Deputy U.S. Marshals Sworn In
Jacqueline P. Bailey and JoAnne Neely will be sworn in as the first female deputy U.S. marshals in the 184 year history of the service. They start a 13 week training with male trainees and will receive the same training and responsibilities.
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Washington
UPI
Jacqueline P. Bailey
JoAnne Neely
Oxon Hill
United States
U.S. Marshal’s Service
Justice Department
Senior Center Thanks Sarge and Dick for Dinner Event
North Shire Senior Center expresses appreciation to Sarge MacMillan and Dick Comello for a wonderful Wednesday dinner. The gathering featured Len Stokes Pat Dupree and the Senior Singers on short notice with Gert Bell absent.
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Sarge MacMillan
Dick Comello
Gert Bell
Len Stokes
Pat Dupree
Mt Equinox Grange confers first two degrees in Vermont
Mt Equinox Grange Hall hosted first and second degrees of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry on November 19 led by the state Grange past master. Recipients included John E Williams, George Navotny, Randy Navotny of Arlington, and Theresa Sullivan of West Arlington. Third and fourth degrees set for December 5 at Battenkill Grange Hall with supper at 6:30. A December 2 rehearsal at 7 p.m. invites all officers.
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Mt. Equinox Grange Hall
State Grange
John E. Williams
George Navotny
Randy Navotny
Arlington
Theresa Sullivan
West Arlington
Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Battenkill Grange Hall
Home Economics Committee
Marion Thompson
Manchester
Ski Injury Risk Figures From 10 Year Study
Philadelphia based Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania releases a 10 year study by Dr. Arthur Ellison estimating six of every 1,000 skiers injured this winter with two serious cases. Beginners face the highest rate around 25 per 1,000, with more women than men injured. The federation offers safety tips and urges carrying health insurance information to the slopes.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania
Federation
Arthur Ellison
Ellison
Thanksgiving Closures Reported for Arlington Businesses
Arlington Variety Store will close 1 to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day while Reddi Hen Restaurant remains closed all day. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Arlington
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L.I
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Mary McClellan Hospital
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Main ST
Bennington
Carlo Walter
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New Ireland Road
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Patricia Nolan
Ethan Allen College
Nancy Ringold
Manchester Journal
Donald Morin
Florida
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Jayne LaPorte
Robert McGarvin of
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Court St. Mary
CDA
VFW
Angie Carelli
North Shire Senior Center
Barbara Bozan
Walter Bennett
Dorothy Kraft
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