Long time resident of Killington, Helen Bates is turning 95 years old on July 21. Her family is having a card shower for her. Please send cards to Grandma Bates, Mountain View Center, 9 Hayward Ave., Rutland VT 05701. She would to get cards from all of her longtime friends!
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