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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1975
Page
7
REAC hosts yard sale Saturday August 23 at Elm and Church across from the State Armory starting 10 am. Proceeds go to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad with donations accepted by Lyda Dooley Mary Capano or Gen Govone. Rain date Sunday the 24th.
Six local students and a teacher returned from a five week Europe trip with ALSG. The group visited London Paris Brussels Innsbruck Venice and Rome among others and received a papal blessing from Pope Paul at Castel Gandolfo. Students Michelle Martinez and Kim Malo pursue college plans after graduation.
Roy Sullivan Alphierre Ross recently returned from the 77th Grand Aerie international convention in Dallas Texas where he represented Vermont along with two other delegates. At the Bennington Aerie meeting he outlined convention highlights and said he will report again at the September Brattleboro state association gathering. He reviewed Vermont contributions to four major Eagle funds totaling eight hundred dollars to the Cancer Fund three hundred ten to Golden Eagle Old Age activities one thousand thirty three to Jimmy Durante Children's Fund and one thousand eighty eight point six one to the Max Baer Heart Fund with convention gifts of three hundred nineteen thousand dollars noted.
The annual Lord's Auction and Food Sale for West Arlington Church is set for Friday at 7 p.m. on the town green with auctioneer Ron Seifert. Donations are welcome by calling 375-6457 or 375-2818. The event supports cancer research and various programs, amid a convention banquet with notable sports figures and leaders from Burlington and beyond.
North Bennington officers and Tucker Chapter 38 OES are reminded that Sunday August 24 is Home Day in Randolph. Donations may be left at Caracciola real estate on Hunt Street or mailed to secretary Mrs Anna Caracciola Box 486 Bennington. Contributions will be collected at the home on Sunday.
Dorset Elementary opens Tuesday September 2 with full day 8 am to 2 15 pm 15 minutes earlier than last year Kindergarten runs 11 am lunch 40 cents milk 5 cents First bus at 7 20 am, students urged to wait outside 15 minutes earlier. Buses 2 3 4 5 and routes detailed for East Dorset Village Morse Hill Road South Village and area with designated pick ups and drop offs for elementary and secondary pupils.
Burlington. Former Alderman James Fitzpatrick, a local truck dealer, was chosen Tuesday by the city Democratic committee to replace Rosaire Longe in the Vermont House. Final appointment rests with Gov. Salmon who has accepted the local committee’s nomination. Leonard Martin appeals a conduct unbecoming conviction after a car purchase tied to a manhunt. Judge Gregg found negligence not shown. Branon drives dairy, seeks Agriculture Commissioner post as Leo OBrien resigns to join Leahy staff. he will discuss with Gov. Salmon.
Richard Lincoln, 29, named last year by Gov. Salmon to head the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, plans to resign next month. Deputy Banking Commissioner Robert Mello will quit next month to join a South Burlington law firm. Agriculture Commissioner Leo O'Brien also announced departure in October to join Sen. Patrick Leahy's staff.
In Troy, Sheriff William A R Harkness seeks paper ballots for September Conservative and Liberal primaries. State Supreme Court Justice A Franklin Mahoney issued a declaratory judgment upholding state law requiring paper ballots unless local actions override. The decision follows a deadlock by the county election commissioners. Separately, Henry P Stockwicz HVCC physical plant director faces charges of using college staff and resources for non college work, with internal audit uncovering expenditures and falsification. He has been suspended without pay as the investigation continues.
The Berkshire County Association for Retarded Citizens bought two five unit houses from Ronald A. Perrone for 110000 with state funds. The plan is to offer increased independence for adults no longer needing intensive supervision. One staff member will reside in one home with follow up counseling. Occupants will share two per apartment and view these as likely permanent homes. The white house will be used first with the yellow house slated for later use.
Amtrak spokesman Brian Duff said a letter will go to Penn Central in Philadelphia outlining Pittsfield officials proposal to relocate the passenger depot from East Street to a triangular lot north of England Brothers parking lot downtown. Downtown site aims to raise ridership and boost Berkshires tourism near Colonial Hilton. Penn Central must decide on feasibility, likely within two weeks.
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