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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
11
Vermont reports a volatile 1072 maple season with warm spells, good sap runs, and statewide peaks the weekend of March 24. Some producers exceeded last year while others fell two thirds to three quarters. central and northeastern regions fared better. New York statewide output may have dipped, affecting regional rankings.
Dr Arthur Westing, Windham College Science Division chair, named among 339 Guggenheim Fellows and the only Vermont resident honored this year. The grant of 3.85 million supports a year of intensive study including a monograph on ecological impacts of modern warfare and possible Indochina research. Westing’s work on environmental damage from the Southeast Asia war boosted his recognition and helped spur policy studies.
Hoosick Falls hosts a clinic with 354 examined. 14 eye disorders found and seven seniors honored at the 54th American Legion anniversary April 28 at VEW Hall. Gold Star Mothers to be honored. reservations through April 21. McInerney's Band to provide music 6 to 1. Raphael Liporace cited for honors at Trinity College Burlington. Sheila Ogilvie named to president's honor list at Potsdam. Pi Kappa Lambda member Patricia Shaw U Indiana School of Music. Village grants Senior Citizens Center use of parking lot for Summer Musical Festival July 2 with rain date June 29. Four Hoosick Falls students score 100 on state Civil Service exam.
Bennington College surveys the dog population on campus to separate resident dogs from visiting strays and curb disruptive canine packs. Off campus dogs deemed troublesome will be moved to the Shaftsbury Animal Shelter on Route 7, with hours listed and a contact number provided.
Vermont auto shop instructors select Noah Scholars for two man Trouble Shooting teams to compete May 17 at Addison County Area Vocational School. Mt. Anthony Union High and other Vermont schools enter regional contest testing ability to diagnose hidden malfunctions in new cars and restore them to running order. Winners earn trips to the National Finals in Boston, with over 90 thousand dollars in scholarships and prizes for schools and students.
Management at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink reports unchanged daily public sessions but cancels multiple special events. The week lists various patch sessions, freestyle skating, dance sessions, and Theta Chi hockey across Sunday through Saturday amid limited Monday and midweek activity.
Environmental secretary Martin Johnson calls energy conservation office plan and product labeling window dressing while Vermont fuel spokesman praises Nixon move to suspend oil import quotas and lift tariffs. Environmental Board tightens hotel motel building permit rules under the 1970 Land Development Control Law as planning officials begin a land use plan.
Anglers in Montpelier report the Fish and Game Department says the walleyed pike bullhead and perch season is open on Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog. The general season resumes April 28 except bass. Bass opens in June. Anglers should review state laws for other species in ponds and rivers.
The Vermont Department of Liquor Control reports liquor sales for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending July 30 are about 10 percent higher than last year, with total sales through March near $28 million and tax revenues around $6.75 million.
Burlington health officials recall a frozen tuna dinner product after a previously recalled mushroom ingredient was found in one can. The A and P Captain John Frozen Noodle Casserole contains Fran brand mushrooms tied to botulism concerns and urged customers to return the item immediately.
The Troy Area Labor Council endorsed Rep. Samuel S. Stratton for governor eighteen months before the near gubernatorial period. It said Stratton has been overlooked for years and will receive ongoing support, printing bumper stickers though he has not announced his candidacy.
The State Commission on Legislative and Judicial Salaries will soon propose a $10,000 annual raise for state lawmakers. It would lift legislative pay from $15,000 to $25,000 and provide funding for a secretary and a home district office for each legislator.
In Berkshire the City Council will be asked to approve moving the Hoosick Community Resources Corp arts and crafts center from the Boston and Maine freight yards to the former Sprague Electric Co. Beaver Street plant amid favorable economic projections from a study by the nonprofit’s executive director. Williamstown sewer work on Mill Street has shifted foundations of two to three houses. Hoosac Water Quality District Commission chair Brockman says the line will be moved to prevent further damage after contractor Roy M. Wright, Inc. agrees to relocate the sewer.
Berkshire Athenaeum trustees will ask the City Council on Tuesday to appropriate 1,997,000 toward a 2.51 million library project on the Wendell Avenue parking lot site. Librarian Robert G. Newman said the request reflects the city's fair share, with the Athenaeum contributing 400,000 from its capital funds.
The Adams facility costing 44000 in the first two months of this year will close operations soon after losing accreditation for acute care. Its ambulatory care contract with Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield will not be renewed, according to Administrator Warren BE Bishop. Thursday.
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