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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
3
Vermont State Employees Association signals a pause in court challenges to the 40 hour work week implemented by Gov. Richard Snelling’s administration. The union will press negotiations, keep open the option of action, and seek a compromise to diversify state schedules while defending against unfair labor practice accusations.
The Red Cross appeals for donors at the Bloodmobile event on Wednesday August 17 from 11 30 a m to 5 p m at First Baptist Church Colgate Hall 601 Main St Bennington. The Burlington Blood Center needs O Negative and A Negative blood for open heart surgeries. Please donate a pint and help meet summer quotas. Refreshments babysitting and transportation line 442 9458. Volunteers and staff including doctors nurses aides and lab technicians will assist.
At a waterfront estate in North Kingstown police arrested 20 suspects tied to an international drug ring after locating 230 pounds of marijuana, $365,000 in cash, $20,000 in cocaine, five handguns and four parachutes used for drops. The Dorchester Jamaican vessel had docked nearby. six more suspects remain sought as authorities pursue hidden deposits.
The article stresses caveat emptor, or buyer beware, as crucial in real estate deals due to large sums. It urges buyers to examine all financials, clauses, histories, and property details before purchase to avoid costly problems. It highlights consumer resources but emphasizes prepurchase diligence as essential. Mrs. Hoisington, Principal Broker of Hoisington Realty, is noted for leadership roles and licenses in Vermont and New York.
Joseph D Oreio of Bennington won a gallon of ceer raffle edged after Sundays parade by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1861. Also noted are Moose Women meeting Aug 17, a Marriage Encounter evening Aug 18 at St Paul s Bonnet St Manchester Center, a crazy auction, and a Bicentennial Afghan Raffle winner Joanne Lausville. Prudential Committee meeting at 7 tonight at Willow Road firehouse.
National Geographic notes rats retreat when bilges flood, a practical response rather than a prophetic omen. The article emphasizes survival instinct driving rodents to safer areas as a ship sinks.
The University of Vermont College of Medicine reported fiscal 1977 gifts and grants totaling more than 811000 from private sources. Restricted and unrestricted gifts, bequests, and support from alumni and associations boosted funding. 1068 donors marked a 10 percent rise, with Century Club giving 142 500 and alumni participation at 50.4 percent. Dean Luginbuhl praised private support augmenting public funding.
The U S Labor Department announced Vermont will gain over 1.5 million in federal funds to create jobs for youths under three CETA programs including Youth Conservation and Improvement Projects and Youth Employment and Training Programs. Additional governor’s grants total 99 000 with broader New England allocation reaching 35 million locally.
WILLISTON Vermont The District 4 Environmental Commission will decide later this month whether to postpone Act 250 hearings for the Pyramid Mall project Environmental Agency Deputy Secretary John Ponsetto asked for a recess until January to review the project and Burlington Assistant City Attorney Francis Murray sought a 12 week delay The first formal hearing is set for August 25 to weigh the state's request if granted the mall would be Vermonts largest shopping center and must meet Act 250 regulations Williston selectmen filed a notice of intent to proceed with related steps
The Exchange and Thrift Shop lists goods for sale at 25 cents each including a Veg o Matic Electrolux polisher chairs a gown TV stand and blinds. Williston Planning Commission appeal case filed in Chittenden County Superior Court attorney Miller represents selectmen while still arguing mall will harm quality of life despite approval on technical grounds.
The funeral for Jules J. Marcoux of 809 County St Bennington was held at St Francis de Sales Church with Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial. Msgr Francis B Flanagan led prayers. burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery. He died Thursday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Violent weekend storms drenched northern and central Vermont as a drought lingered. Montpelier streets filled with water up to three feet, stalling cars. Barre reports Brook Street cave-in from rushing water. Utilities cited outages due to heavy rain wind and lightning.
Vermont's first public radio station WVPA FM began broadcasting from Windsor with Chief Engineer Jerry Erikson noting signals reaching Burlington Brattleboro Montpelier and Shaftsbury. The station is funded by a federal grant and seeks FCC approval for a northern sister station.
Karl W. Makowski, 30, of New York City, died after a one vehicle crash in Dover. Police say he lost control of a 1976 foreign compact car, traveled about 200 feet off the road, and hit a utility pole. He was taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital by Deerfield Valley Rescue Squad.
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