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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1977

Page

3

Carter names 15 to panel to curb urban decay nationwide

President Carter appointed fifteen new members to a National Commission on Neighborhoods aimed at fighting urban decay. Chairman Joseph Timilty said the White House meeting signaled the movement could speak for itself as the panel studies experimental programs for about a year. The group will address mortgage redlining, racially changing neighborhoods, aid programs that left blocks abandoned, crime, and business retreat from declining districts. Gale Cincotta of National People's Action heads a prominent group in the effort.

Washington UPI Carter Commission Joseph Timilty Massachusetts White House Timilty

McClaughry of Kirby named to urban unit

President Carter named John McClaughry of Kirby to a 15 member National Commission on Neighborhoods as part of a broad national urban strategy. McClaughry, 40, longtime Vermont legislator and activist, is described as a Jeffersonian Republican and heads the Institute for Liberty and Community. The commission includes leaders from major cities and states, plus senators Proxmire and Garn and representatives Burke and Pritchard.

Institute For Liberty and Community National Hobo Foundation Vermont McClaughry National Conservative Caucus New Hampshire Meldrim Thomson Ethel Allen Philadelphia Anne Bartley Little Rock Ark Nicholas R. Carbone Hartford John McClaughry Concord Victoria Mongiardo Hyattsville National Center For Urban Ethnic Affairs Arthur Naparstek Washington Public Affairs Center Robert O’brien, Jr Newark N.J Macier Shepard St. Louis Peter Sandor

Bennington Mini Car Wash Christmas Hours Ad

Bennington Lanes opens daily at 1 p.m. during Christmas vacation with special student rates and free shoe rentals. Also selling car wash gift certificates for wash and wax services and cleaning options. Stop in at 124 Northside Drive.

Bennington Bennington Minit Northside Drive

IRS tax help schedule for 1978 filing season

The Internal Revenue Service will provide tax assistance at two New England towns. In Manchester sessions run February 16 and March 16 at the town clerk's office from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. In Bennington sessions occur each Tuesday starting January 3 at the Federal Building, 118 South Street, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Internal Revenue Service Manchester Bennington Federal Building South St

Funeral of George B. Cooledge in Arlington

The funeral for George B. Cooledge of Battenhill Drive Arlington was held Saturday afternoon at the Hanson-Walbridge Chapel with Rev. John Adams officiating. Bearers included Roy Ronald and David Cole Richard Hess Roy Crofut and Clarence Decker. Entombment will be in St Columban's vault and spring burial in the family plot. Cooledge, a retired accountant, died December 15 at his residence.

George B. Cooledge Battenhill Drive Arlington Hanson-Walbridge John Adams St. James Episcopal Church Roy Ronald David Cole Richard Hess Roy Crofut Clarence Decker Father Adams West Arlington Grange The Old Fellows 251 Chuir Masonic Lodge North Bennington St. Columban Cooledge

IRS seminar for tax practitioners in Rutland

The Internal Revenue Service will host a free seminar for tax practitioners on January 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph the Provider College in Rutland, with 8:30 a.m. registration. Topics include changes affecting 1977 returns, audit procedures, preparer responsibilities, and the problem resolution program. Call 862-6501, extension 6354 for details.

Burlington Internal Revenue Service St. Joseph the Provider College Rutland

Bennington Rec Center Winter Activities Preview

The center lists cross country ski lessons with instructor Rick Taylor from Vermont Country Sports, eight courses in two venues starting Jan 10, with fees 9 to 11 dollars and rental options at three shops. Other offerings include open gym, Advanced Exercise Yoga, beginner guitar, Arts and Crafts for youths, a 13 to 18 table tennis team, photography with John Hubbard, a Women’s Self Defense class, gymnastics and tumbling for kids, and multiple sessions beginning January 9 to 18. fees vary by activity and advance payment is required.

Recreation Department Bennington Area Rick Taylor Vermont Country Sports Rec Center Gage Street Willow Park CRC South Street Up & Downhill, Inc BenMont Avenue Robin Krone Clever Crafts Bennington John Hubbard The Bennington Banner Molly Stark Mike Martin Chris Koehler Cecilia Callahan Ms. Callahan

Are You A Salesman Real Estate Advice Card

A Real Estate guidance piece explains buyers often offer below asking and negotiations cover price terms possession and many details. It notes salesmanship extends to contracts and financing with an experienced REALTOR such as Mrs Hoisington principal broker of Hoisington Realty and past president of the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors.

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U.S Gale Cincotta National People’s Action William Proxmire D-Wis Jake Garn Utah Yvonne Burke Calif Joel Pritchard Wash Rocky Gale Keene, N.H Howard Fish Christine Pastor Fish Roberta Aaron Jennifer Gale Loren Robert Fish IRS Channel 12 Michael von Dahl Herb Post Donald A. Dakin Claude Robinson William Rec Bennington Recreation Department Mt. Anthony Union High School Grand Union Toggery Lenox and Bennington Lenox Villace Cit Pownal By Kathy Hoisington Filic Main St Nichols Main Street Bennington, Vermont
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