Pownal National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities

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LATHAM, N.Y. — A Pownal, Vt., man has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Robert Hoard, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, received the promotion Feb. 6.
 
He was one of a number of promoted guard members announced by Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
 
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.
 
These promotions recognize the best qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Army National Guard citizen soldiers who serve their states and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions toward retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
 
The New York National Guard is the state's executive agency responsible to the governor for managing New York's military forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army and Air National Guard, New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia.
 
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.

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Clark Art Presents Music At the Manton Concert

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute kicks off its three-part Music at the Manton Concert series for the spring season with a performance by Myriam Gendron and P.G. Six on Friday, April 26 at 7 pm. 
 
The performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.
 
According to a press release:
 
Born in Canada, Myriam Gendron sings in both English and French. After her 2014 critically-acclaimed debut album Not So Deep as a Well, on which she put Dorothy Parker's poetry to music, Myriam Gendron returns with Ma délire – Songs of Love, Lost & Found. The bilingual double album is a modern exploration of North American folk tales and traditional melodies, harnessing the immortal spirit of traditional music.
 
P.G. Six, the stage name of Pat Gubler, opens for Myriam Gendron. A prominent figure in the Northeast folk music scene since the late 1990s, Gubler's latest record, Murmurs and Whispers, resonates with a compelling influence of UK psychedelic folk.
 
Tickets $10 ($8 members, $7 students, $5 children 15 and under). Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 458 0524. Advance registration encouraged. For more information and to register, visit clarkart.edu/events.
 
This performance is presented in collaboration with Belltower Records, North Adams, Massachusetts.
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