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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1975

Page

8

Manchester Water Co moves to upgrade system improvements

Hayes presents a letter to Manchester selectmen detailing water system upgrades tied to a 1971 rate increase filing with the Public Service Board. The company lists completed projects, partial work, and plans through 1975 including new source development and full chlorination, with notes on outdated schemes due to new federal standards.

Manchester Manchester Water Co Selectmen State Public Service Board Richard D. Hayes PSB Hayes East Mountain State Health Department Town Health Department East Mountain Basin East Manchester Road Henry R. Lambert Samuel Greenberg Osborne Estate

Pownal church plans and town meeting schedule

The Pownal Baptist Church choir rehearses tonight at 6 30 at the church and the weekly prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Board of Selectmen meets Thursday at 5 p m at the town office. Fire departments and auxiliaries attended the Vermont State Fire Fighters Convention in Cambridge last weekend with many local members named. Mrs. Bishop was re elected treasurer and Mrs. Knapp second vice president of the state auxiliary. The Pownal auxiliary won a trophy for traveling miles. East Pownal won the state achievement award. Pownal earned a trophy for the best appearing hand drawn antique hose cart.

Pownal Baptist Church Vermont Cambridge Pownal Charles Bett Joseph Shea Gary R. Bishop Jeffrey Bryant John Hale Dorothy Kimball Dolores Kimball Mari Parizo Linda O’dell Melisa Baker East Pownal Robert Knapp Clarence Mattison Margaret Mattison Bishop

Manchester to adopt a sewer ordinance tonight

Manchester selectmen last night debated a 29 page sewer ordinance as part of planning for a new town village system. After minor changes they agreed to adopt it tonight after site visits and consulting Jennison Engineering. The ordinance will be posted townwide for 60 days before going into effect.

Manchester Murray Hill Corp Bennington Murray Hill East Manchester Charlotte McCory Henry R

Pownal School tackles waste water viability and repairs

Pownal School Board discussed a Dufresne and Henry assessment finding on site disposal of waste water nonviable due to high water table and unsuitable soil. They will seek a better site with Larry Pratt to review options. The board also awarded glass replacement to C. L. White Glass Co. for 1135 dollars, with 250 covered by insurance, and accepted Alarm Detection Systems bid of 2397 dollars for a new alarm system.

Pamela Blakeman Pownal Dufresne and Henry Engineering Larry Pratt C. L. White Glass Company Bennington Martino Glass Company Pittsfield Mass Hoosick Falls N.Y Pownal Recreational Community Center Oak Hill Bernard Bisson Monument Elementary

Martin named Director of Guidance Services at Burr and Burton

David R. Martin is appointed Director of Guidance Services at Burr and Burton Seminary effective August 1. A native of St Johnsbury he studied at the University of Montreal earning a 1962 degree and two masters degrees in sacred theology and counseling. He previously counseled at Champlain Valley Union High School and worked with youth in Vermont Catholic parishes. His wife Virginia will join as English instructor and learning consultant. The Martins will live in Pawlet and Martin will be on site daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with students and parents before the September 3 opening.

Burr and Burton Seminary David R. Martin Martin St. Johnsbury University of Montreal St. Michael's College Winooski Champlain Valley Union High School Catholic Diocese of Vermont White River Junction Burlington Virginia Pawlet

Struck By New Hires At Shaftsbury School Board

The Shaftsbury school board, after interviewing four teachers, hired three new teachers Catherine Thomas Kay Bartholomew and Edward Bianchi all first time in the profession. One week earlier a fourth grade vacancy was expected while Thad Hanus resigned and Ann Friedman took a leave to teach at the Vermont Achievement Center in Rutland. The board also hired three lunch program workers Julie Bow Mary Ann Greene and Louise Beaupre with Beaupre working three hours daily and the others about six hours.

Shaftsbury Thad Hanus Ann Friedman Vermont Achievement Center Vermont Association For the Crippled Rutland Catherine Thomas Bennington Kay Bartholomew Whitehall N.Y Edward Bianchi Julie Bow Mary Ann Greene Louise Beaupre

Arlington Swimmers Shine at Memorial Park Pool

Arlington and Londonderry clashed for top honors as Londonderry won while Arlington forfeited many events due to few members. Arlington swimmers excelled in entered events led by Dottie O'Dea Paula Smith Joyce Smith Jane Towne and Rick Farrell with several firsts seconds and thirds across medley relay freestyle backstroke breaststroke butterfly and relay events coached by Ann Coley and David Towne. The team seeks more participants especially under 10 and resumes practice Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Lions Club Pool.

Arlington Londonderry Memorial Park Pool South Londonderry Dottie O’dea Paula Smith Joyce Smith Jane Towne Jill Coley Brenda Hoyt Art O’dea Theresa Hoyt Rick Farrell Bruce Dorr Joyce K. John Smith Artie O’dea Ann Coley David Towne Lions’ Club

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