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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1971
Page
14
The Vermont House approved 124 to 4 a constitutional amendment to drop the voting age from 21 to 18. The measure, already passed by the Senate, now awaits the 1973 General Assembly and voter ratification. Debate was brief.
Sen Arthur Jones says the Natural Resources Committee will not advance a bill to extend Fish and Game control, returning management to the legislature which in 1966 shifted the herd to the department. The panel will study winter mortality from 1970-71 and review findings in January, with legislative control excluding a doe season this fall and making Thanksgiving part of the hunting season.
Burlington reports the commercial sale ban on bullheads lifted after 20 fish tested at the state health lab showed an average mercury level of .31 parts per million, below the .5 ppm safety ceiling. One sample exceeded the limit, and authorities say other larger lake fish remain with high mercury levels, keeping bans on wall-eye and bass.
The debate centered on a shift from endorsing Nixon policies to a reversal of the 1967 Johnson era stance. The Valsangiacomo amendment failed to replace the Major withdrawal plan with praise for current policy, amid mixed votes. Kennedy criticized lawmakers for avoiding the issue while Lt. Gov Burgess praised the Van Santvoord resolution as masterful legislative craft.
Representative Francis Peisch introduces a 1.5 million education funding plan raising cigarette tax from 12 to 14 cents and taxing the Green Mountain Park horse track for 500,000. Funds would aid University of Vermont, state colleges, and general education while House debates aiding parochial schools.
Police report several accidents in Bennington and Shaftsbury counties. A rear end on North Street damaged two northbound cars as Jeffrey A. Longtin stopped at Putnam Bridge. Ann Letourneau sustained major front end damage. A Sunday Route 7 crash destroyed a 1970 Pinto driven by Stephen Earley when it hit a utility pole. On Saturday a 1966 Chevy II driven by John F. Crawford skidded on Silkk Road bridge into a ditch. A Saturday Route 7 collision near Shaftsbury involved H Fairfax Ayres in a Jeep and Franklin McKeighan in a tractor trailer. Ayres suffered major rear damage, the truck minor front damage.
Sen. T. Garry Buckley of Bennington County urged Vermont to ease its tax burden to attract more retirees. He argued retirees bring advantages with fewer state services than industry growth, saying the state currently handles a high tax load and must decide growth type to avoid an intolerable burden.
Mt. Anthony Union High School Board finance committee proposes a $20,000 Bennington Program appropriation for 1971-72 with half in escrow to cover federal funding shortfalls. Ralph G. Wright forecasts $78,000 total budget, including $40,000 federal, $10,000 state, $18,000 local sponsors, and $10,000 from the high school. Harrington, skeptical but receptive, urges a liaison testing panel to measure student progress against a Regents-like standard.
An organizational meeting of the Norshaft Arlington Little League will be held Thursday at 7 30 PM in North Bennington Elementary School to elect officers. Attendees urged include all parents with children in Little League this summer.
Mt Anthony Union High School board incumbents face reelection at the May 10 union district meeting. Clyde Burgess Jr. seeks a three year term against Marie Bergquist for the Bennington district seat. North Bennington sees incumbent Robert J McWaters challenged by Sanford Buxbaum. Ivor S Pelsue runs unopposed for Pownal post. Filing deadline was April 10. terms are three years.
Bennington seeks bids for repairs at Eagle Hose Firehouse on East Main Street and Putnam Hose Firehouse on River Street. Work includes roof and east wall at Eagle Hose, entrance ramp and southwest corner at Putnam Hose, with a design for the ramp and a five year roof guarantee. Bids due April 27 at 2 p.m. in the town manager's office. inspections arranged via Town Manager Edward R Lamb or Hank White.
The Community Hobby Show features novel woodcarvings bowls lamps bookends and more along with landscape paintings afghan blankets educational toys and artificial flowers. An antique watches collection dated 1739 to 1875 and Western motif carvings by Paul Babb highlight the displays. Exhibits extend to Soldiers Home veterans with a Vermont flag rug design. Entries from youths 17 or younger form a quarter to a third. Deadline extended to April 15 to maximize participation with hours 6 to 9 pm Friday 16 10 to 9 pm Saturday 17 and 1 to 9 pm Sunday 18 at Catamount Elementary School. The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce remains contact point at 442 5900 for information and entries. A Vermont H O Model Car Championship will be conducted on the 16th and 18th.
The third annual Spring Antiques Show and Sale opens Saturday April 24 at Mt Anthony Union High School for two days. Dealers from Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts and New York will display dolls china glass furniture silver pewter primitives tinware and lamps. Managers Gerald and Mike LeBeau and Rodger and Julie Bow describe the event as small and non competitive. Hours Saturday 10 am to 9 pm Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Admission 1.25 or 1 with a yellow discount ticket Refreshments by the Bennington Rescue Squad Discount tickets available at area stores two weeks before the show Last year’s show was at the Bennington Armory.
Local notices report the Elks steak supper with dancing Saturday 7 to 12, and reservations by Friday. Catamount Gadabout hosts a square dance workshop tonight in North 7:30 to 9:30. The Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council assists low income families with federal and state tax forms through April 15, appointment 442-9519, 310 West Main St. HOME Inc. board meets Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Beech Court Apartment 12. Fire crews respond to a rubbish barrel on South Branch Street and two grass fires on Murphy Road and Harmon Road. Barbecue Lanes in Hoosick Falls hosts annual adult-child tournament April 25, call 686-5751. Mrs. Mary Sturgess observes her %th birthday April 18, address listed in Morton Grove Illinois. VFW Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 at VFW rooms. Dr. Richard Guerrero out of town April 10 to 19, office open at 316 Dewey St. during absence. Classifieds advertise singing classes and a dog obedience course, contact Mrs. Hurley 442-4769. Bennington Mini Car Wash offers Wednesday car wash special 1 for $1, wax 50 cents.
The Bennington League of Women Voters will sponsor an open forum on fluoridation of the public water supply at 7 30 p m this Thursday April 15 in the Bennington County Court house. Moderator will be attorney Stephen H Gilman. Dr John Long of the state Health Department will argue for fluoridation with John Jennings a conservationist and Gingerbread House operator opposing it. The public may attend and ask questions as townwide voting on fluoridation occurs April 22 to curb tooth decay.
The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed a reworked land use bill to offer farm and forest landowners a property tax break. The Buckley drafted measure replaces the House version by taxing land at use but requires full payment to towns with the Environmental Conservation Agency reimbursing the difference between use and fair market value. The House proposal followed Davis administration aims.
Bennington residents with pools larger than 10 by 10 feet must obtain a zoning permit from Zoning Administrator Ned Winslow at 442-5978. A permit is required whether the pool is dug or above ground, with a nominal fee. Kiddie pools are exempt under the town zoning ordinance.
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