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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1976
Page
7
Homeowners can replace lighting fixtures themselves by following standard wiring practices. Always shut off power at the breaker, use a five foot ladder, and identify the correct circuit. Remove old fixtures by reversing the four typical mounting methods and connect wires with proper wire nuts.
Heat pumps, heating and cooling devices, are increasingly common in new American homes. They cost more upfront but save on energy, with payback estimates of three to five years as prices rise. Growth accelerated after the Arab oil embargo, expanding from the Southeast to northern cities like Cincinnati where 75 percent of new houses install them.
December Ranger Rick article outlines several homemade feeders using pie plates broom handle jar lids and wire coat hangers. Instructions cover detergent bleach and coffee can designs with notes on safety cleaning and observing birds.
Vermont Times Journal launches as a new bi weekly paper serving Vermont readers with news, commentary and interviews. Distribution plans include southern Vermont, with 4 500 copies printed and mailed via Burlington and Rutland agencies. Staff invites contributions and subscriptions to Box 747 Burlington 05401.
Howard R. Towsley, meter reader and installer for Central Vermont Public Service Corp., retires after more than 30 years with CVPS. A native of Pawlet and Bennington resident, he started in 1945, later served as collector and appliance salesman, returned to meter reading in 1961, and plans to catalog steam engine photographs in retirement with wife Florence. He has four children and 17 grandchildren.
Thirty one area residents completed an eight session program on business management. The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce Catamount National Bank and the Small Business Administration sponsored. Diplomas were presented by James Horrigan Catamount Bank to a long list of diploma recipients including Now Inc. Gary Boulet Cap-Tan Color and Heritage House etc. The event also noted a Dec 9 real estate transaction at the former Thrift Shop River Road North Bennington for $30 000.
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