Goodnow seeks volunteers for Bennington recreation programs
Roger Goodnow, Director of Parks and Recreation, appealed at the Bennington Rotary Club for broad public participation in planned recreation programs. He distributed details and urged five hours monthly from volunteers to lead and shape programs for all ages, aiming to avoid duplications and keep costs down. He noted over 50 local organizations and outlined spring recreation highlights including softball leagues, a fishing derby, water safety courses, and youth arts programs.
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Department of Parks and Recreation
Patricia Schaffer
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Bennington Selectmen Reconnect 137 Street Lights
After investigating complaints following the disconnection of 137 street lights, Bennington selectmen have decided to reconnect the following lights.
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DAR Notes Bennington DAR Meeked Meeting at Church
The April supper meeting of the Bennington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the Second Congregational Church. Regent Anna Vaughn chaired the business session. Mrs. Hayden read the president general's letter urging upholding constitutional principles in bicentennial celebrations. Mrs. Welling presented the national defense message stressing thrift, winding through inflation and a $500 billion debt. The talk by Lawrence Pratt of the state Soil Conservation Service followed, titled Know Your Land. Alcatraz Prison, once closed in 1963, is now a popular San Francisco tourist site.
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Second Congregational Church
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Harry Hayden
U.S
Frederick Welling
Lawrence Pratt
State Soil Conservation Service
Lamb resigns to seek new role in regional water plans
Edward R. Lamb, hired last Sept as transportation planner for Bennington and Rutland counties, resigns from the Bennington and Rutland Regional Commissions. He aims for Burlington’s water superintendent post. Simson calls the move a setback but notes Lamb’s planning groundwork and seeks a new director solely for the BCRC. Funding and bus system plans remain active with $13,200 federal funds and a $129,513 grant bid for a three bus system serving Bennington and county residents.
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Rutland
John Simson
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Rutland Regional Planning Commission
BCRC
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Rutland Commission
Obituary: Raymond Lauzon 56 Bennington farmer dies in Jackson
Raymond Lauzon 56 a Jackson New York farmer for 31 years died at his Jackson home on Thursday evening He was born December 21 1918 in Bennington to George and Albai Talbot Lauzon He leaves a widow Ann Hogan two sons Peter and Thomas a daughter Joann seven sisters and many nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Monday at Holy Cross Church Salem with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery Bennington Memorials may go to the Muscular Dystrophy Fund ALS The family will receive friends at McClellan Funeral Home Salem on Saturday 7 9 pm Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm
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N.Y
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Park Lawn Cemetery
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Peter
Thomas
Joann
Charlotte Snow
Chester
N.H
Theresa Lauzon
Annette Delude
Beatric Baldwin
Shaftsbury
Blanche Kent
Pottsdam
Gertrude Sausville
Loretta Price
Australia
McClellan
Bennington County Planning Commission approves clear 1975-76 work plan
The Bennington County Regional Commission backs a 118000 budget for 1975-76 with a core program of 63800 and several "special projects" tied to HUD and Title 1 funding. A Planning Information System for Bennington and maps funded by grants will map soils, land use, and streams, showing the commission's growing funding and research maturity. Nominating committee names officers for 1975-76: LaPrade as chairman, Colvin as vice-chairman, Hayden treasurer, Tilgner secretary.
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Bennington College
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Williams College Center For Environmental Studies
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Landgrove
Edwin Colvin
Shaftsbury
Harry Hayden
Sunderland
Charles Tilgner III
Stein pleads guilty to assault during Chicago Days of Rage
Former Weatherman associate Barry Stein pleaded guilty to aggravated battery against a Chicago Police sergeant during the Days of Rage protests sparked by the Chicago Seven trial. Judge Romiti sentenced him to weekend confinement for a year near Brattleboro Vermont. other charges were dropped. Stein, alias Danny Wight, had been a fugitive since 1969 and returned to face the case.
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George Owen
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