ETV Panelists Warn Lake Champlain Faces Nuclear Plant Threat
A Vermont Town Meet program on ETV gathered experts led by Jack Barry to warn that a proposed Charlotte nuclear plant threatens Lake Champlain with radioactive waste and thermal pollution. They urged strict controls, note state aims to upgrade water quality to Class B then possibly Class A by century end, and floated remedies including outside power sources and vigilant lake cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Lake Champlain
Charlotte
Jack Barry
Reinhold W. Thieme
Thieme
Walloomsac
Bennington
Lake
Champlain
Peter S. Paine
New York
Charles R. Ross
Federal Power Commission
Vermont Public Service Board
Ross
Paine
Fisher Return Aims To Curb Vermont Porcupine Plague
In Vermont, pest officials favor restoring the fisher marten to reduce porcupine damage. Edward B. Walker notes fisher numbers rose after 124 Maine-trapped individuals were released from 1959 to 1967. The predator, capable of killing porcupines, could lead to a trapping season if populations reach one per half-acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Walker
Vermont
Walker
Fish and Game Department
Pest Control Division
Marten
Spring Concerts Announced at the Bennington College
Bennington College announces two spring concerts at the Carriage Barn. On April 20 at 5 p.m. Wendy Erdman, alumna ’65, performs a song recital with accompanist Lynn Crigler of Juilliard. The program features e e cummings settings, Blake songs, Britten and Calabro pieces. The second concert on June 1 features Margaret Ramsey Meachen of Williamstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Wendy Erdman
Lynn Crigler
Juilliard School of Music
Miss Erdman
Frank Baker
Eleanor McLellan
New York City
Temple Emanu-El
Marble Collegiate Church
Henry Street Opera Workshop
Susanna
Barbarina
Mozart
E.e.cummings
S. R. Beckler
East
William Blake
Benjamin Britten
Louis Calabro
Howard Nemerov
Margaret Ramsey Meachen
Williamstown
Delegation of Responsibility Emphasized by Garrison Corp. President
William H. Garrison, president of Garrison Corp., urged at a YMCA Industrial Management Club session that delegation multiplies a manager’s effectiveness. He warned against self or micromanaging bosses and stressed assigning authority to the lowest level with sufficient information. He noted managers can learn to delegate through guidance and practice, and highlighted how proper delegation benefits both individuals and the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
YMCA
Industrial Management Club
Bennington - Hoosick Falls
William H. Garrison
Garrison Corp
Garrison
North Bennington
Philip Kent
James Davis
Paul DeConinck
Eagle Square Mfg. Co
Dodge Industries
Kenneth Bent
Reynolds Tool & Die Co
Thomas Hoyt
Freeland Littlefield
Susan LaCroix A Top Speller
Susan LaCroix of Sacred Heart School won first prize as top speller at Mt Anthony Junior High spelling bee. Mary Rhinesmith of Mt Anthony placed second and Margaret Harrington of Sacred Heart third. Contestants from Mount Anthony Sacred Heart and St. Francis de Sales competed under coordinator William Holland.
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Mount Anthony
Sacred Heart
St. Francis de Sales
Mt. Anthony
William Holland
Susan LaCroix
Mary Rhinesmith
Margaret Harrington
Shields Proposes Plan For Sisters Reassessment
At a Bennington Board of Sisters meeting Hamilton Shields, director of the Bennington Housing Authority, urged applying an average percentage to remaining reassessments to equalize rates as 5,000 properties endure a 10 year span. Board chairman Hogan noted existing tax rates and the burden of written notices. Grievance Day was set for June 19 for taxpayers to protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Board of Sisters
Hamilton Shields
Bennington
Shields
Francis J. Hogan
Scouts Display Projects at Eth an Allen Council Show
Troop 353 and Bennington area units prepare displays of Scout crafts at Kates Memorial Gym Mount Anthony this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event highlights individual and troop projects including a signal tower and an electronic knot board. Judges evaluate entries with prizes awarded to the troop.
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Ethan Allen Council
Bennington
Kates
Mount Anthony
Woodford
Steve Grover
Cliff Becker
George Kerbs
Bob Burgess
Second Congregational Church
Chuck Watson
Terry
Mt. Anthony
County Planners Map Bennington County Master Plan
Arlington consultants unveiled a timetable for a county wide master plan with draft zoning, base maps, and town plans. By June 1, 1970 final county completion. feedback from 13 towns due this June to shape regional plan and town plans.
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ARLINGTON — _ Technical Planning Associates
New Haven
Conn
Bennington County Regional Planning Commission
Jennifer Turner
Technical Planning Associates
TPA
Commission
Allan P. Robertson
Arlington
Geoffrey Baker
John M. Moore
Sugar-on-Snow Party At Woodford Lake In Green Mountain Club
The Green Mountain Club held a sugar-on snow party Sunday at a camp near Woodford Lake loaned by Dr. and Mrs. John Irons Jr. About 30 attendees including Girl Scouts led by Mrs. Thomas Steffen and Mrs. J. Darling enjoyed a roaring fire, syrup boiling by Mrs. Forrest Smith, and a walk in the woods on a warm clear day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Green Mountain Club
John Irons Jr
Woodford Lake
Thomas Steffen
J. Darling
Forrest Smith
Robert Santway
Santway
Cribbage Club Ends Tourney
The Men's Cribbage Club capped its spring tournament with a roast beef dinner in the Bennington Club rooms. About 35 players attended as Gary Daigneault won the championship, with Paul Clark and Maurice Noon second and third, Harold Kramer taking the consolation prize. Alfred Bottom organized the dinner and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cushing
Bennington
Gary Daigneault
Paul Clark
Maurice Noon
Harold Kramer
Alfred Bottom
Bennington Briefs Roundup Of Local Notices And Events
The Well-Baby Clinic drops in at Bennington Elementary School on Saturday from 9 to 10 a m for pre school children at no charge. A public card party and 500 game with prizes and refreshments is set for tonight at 8 at the Senior Citizens Club center. An exhibit of North Bennington photographs will run May 1 to June 15 at the Gov Mc Cullough Mansion. owners willing to loan items should contact Lawrence Powers with details. Bradley Gilman Davis, son of Dr and Mrs Davis, earns head master’s list honors at Vermont Academy Saxtons River for high academic achievement. Deep fried shrimp dinner special at Iron Kettle is $1 25. weekend roast pork with dressing is $2 85. The Dr Stewart Jones office will close April 21 to 26 and reopen April 28. Vogue Beauty Shop closes until May 5. Twist A Burger hosts Friday and Saturday skating 7 10:30 p m Sunday 1 5 p m. Bennington County Junior Mounted Posse holds a food sale at Artery Arcade North Adams starting 1 p m Saturday April 19.
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Bradley Gilman Davis
Richard B. Davis
Gage St
Vermont Academy
Saxtons River
Movie Timetable At Williamstown and Harte Theatres
A double bill at Williamstown Cinema features The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter with Alan Arkin and Rachel, Rachel with Joanne Woodward, plus Newman directing Rachel illustrated by his star years. Arkin and Woodward are Oscar nominees. Screenings Monday to Thursday seven p.m. Friday to Sunday seven and eight forty five p.m. At Harte Theatre two Walt Disney features The Incredible Journey and Smith? starring Glenn Ford show at six thirty and eight thirty p.m.
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Alan Arkin
Rachel
Joanne Woodward
Newman
Arkin
Woodward
Williamstown
Glenn Ford
The
Harte Theatre
Hospital Notes April 17 1969 Admissions Discharges Births
Hospital notes list admissions Guy McDonald North Pownal and Miss Kathleen Sheils North Bennington. Discharges Clyde Sherman Bennington Mrs Beverly Brock and son Petersburg New York Harold Kendrick Greene Wilmington. Births a daughter to Mr and Mrs Stephen Fritz of West Road on April 17.
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Guy McDonald
North Pownal
Kathleen Sheils
North Bennington
Clyde Sherman
Bennington
Beverly Brock and Son
Petersburg
N.Y
Harold Kendrick Greene
Wilmington
Stephen Fritz
West Road
April
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ETV
By Charles Kershner
Montpelier
UPI
Coc
Groton State Forest
State Forests and Parks Dept
Idaho
Rutland Council
Jaepster
Jeepster Commando
Kaiser Jeep Corporation
Glenn Motor CO
North
Bennington Rd
Pleasant St
Boy Scout
Bennington County
State Central Planning Office
Manchester
Pownal
Shaftsbury
Jordan J. Young
Rupert
Florida
Baker
Young
Lothar Wuerslin
Sandgate
Thomas Hall Jr
Hall
Ira Whitney
Stamford
Bennington Briefs
Park Street
Senior Citizens Club
Gov. McCullough
Lawrence Powers
ADV
Stewart Jones
Vogue Beauty
Bennington County Junior Mounted Posse
Artery Arcade
North Adams
RUST
Butcher’s
Beau-May
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