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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1971
Page
14
The Vermont Public Service Board warns of real blackout or brownout risk this winter and urges residents to cut power use during peak 4 to 8 p.m. On cold days set thermostats to the lowest comfortable level, limit high consumption appliances, and avoid unnecessary lighting.
Sleeman targets SVSU reforms including electing a secondary education supervisor by the full SVSU board, adding a director of special education, and creating an administrator’s cabinet and teachers coordinating council to improve communication and program development across seven districts. The director would coordinate with United Counseling Service, school nurses, and remedial programs, with first-year salary funded by the state under ESEA.
Democratic candidate J William OBrien has largely skipped Rutland Bennington Windham and Windsor counties in the race for Vermonts U S House seat, with leaders in Bennington saying he has not asked for help and appears to avoid the southeast. A southern swing is promised but no firm plans, while local Democrats question Hundred of votes. The article notes OBrien's weak presence in the banana belt and predicts slim harvest on Jan 7.
Gov. Davis may appoint a statewide board to review requests for exceptions to the federal price commission six percent rate cap for health providers. Vermont hospitals say several facilities will need relief to cover higher costs. The Vermont Hospital Association has informed the governor of its interest and cooperation. The administration is wrestling with the issue while awaiting price commission guidelines.
The ladies auxiliary to Aerie 1861 meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Eagles rooms. VFW New Year’s Eve party runs 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. for 20 per couple with Moe Harrington and his Country Drifters. Bennington Free Library waives overdue fines in December 2023 and offers free rentals. Rescue Squad receives five $25 coin cards from VFW Post 1332 and auxiliary. Absentee ballots for Jan. 7 available. town clerk Mary Hodeck notes. Bennington Lanes open 1 p.m. Dec 20 through Jan 2 for open bowling. Minit Car Wash offers a Wed special. Christmas Eve closing at 6 p.m. and closed Christmas Day.
Four Bennington youths were injured in a one car smashup on the Hi Road in Hoosick at about 1 30 a m Saturday. Randolph Winnie 16 of 211 Division St was admitted for a broken leg. Bert Lane 16 driver of the car David Page 18 of 211 Depot St and Thomas Miller 17 of 115 Washington Ave were treated and released. Rensselaer County deputies investigated the crash which demolished the vehicle.
North Bennington residents seek relief from being taxed for services not received. Robert S. Bloomer, Rutland attorney for the NBTA, met with Town Counsel Norton Barber to explore legal questions about fire police and other services paid for by North Bennington residents in town taxes. A village water subsidy and possible town village contracts are among options under charter changes approved in 1970.
The Vermont Emergency Board reaffirmed ending state support for mental health patients at the Brattleboro Retreat, rebuffing a $5,200 emergency care request. Trustee Robert Gannett warned of hardship for about 20 patients. the move cuts state referrals for under 65s effective November 1.
Mrs. George O. Foucher 78 formerly Lara Slade of 1016 County St Bennington died at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Born Feb 5 1893 in Bennington she was daughter of Norman and Hattie Slade. She married George Foucher Apr 14 1912 in St Francis de Sales Church. Survived by husband two daughters Blanche Craig and Charlotte A. Foucher a son Walter D. Foucher Sr six grandchildren 16 great grandchildren a sister Nora Oldham and many nieces and nephews. Funeral plans include a 9:30 a.m. prayer at Mahar Son Funeral Home and 11 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial at St Francis de Sales. Entombment Park Lawn Chapel. Calling hours tonight 7-9 and Wed 2-4 and 7-9 with Rosary at 8 p.m. Memorials to St Francis de Sales Renovation Fund. Also noted Miss Roselma Kefover of Sandgate died last Thursday after heart surgery. She had lived in Sandgate about 30 years and in Boston previously. Private funeral services were held in California.
State recreation aides from the Agency of Environmental Conservation will visit Bennington in early 1972 to inspect the YMCA indoor pool under construction off Gage Street in Memorial Park. A citizens committee seeks federal HUD input and is calculating operating costs using data from other complexes. total projected cost to complete the pool is about $320 for purchase and finishing, with construction started October 1970 and about 80 percent done at $770,435 estimated total.
The funeral for Gary J. Robinson of Chapel Road, a Mt. Anthony Union High School senior fatally injured in a Friday North Hoosick auto crash, was held Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Charles Wallen presided. bearers included Jeffrey Gore and Myron Greene. Burial planned for spring at White Chapel Cemetery with entombment at Park Lawn Chapel. Attendees included MAUHS students. relatives came from Ilion, Sunderland, and surrounding areas.
Hospital notes list admissions for Mildred Crosier Susan Cothard Gail Hutton Edwin Emmet III and others from Bennington Hoosick Falls Cambridge Manchester Depot and Pownal. Discharges include Vivian MacDonald and Gerald Surdam. Births reported for Dell anno family in Shaftsbury and McKenzie lineage with details on grandparents and name changes.
Tomorrow night December 22 Mr and Mrs Robert Condon will hold an open house for Randolph Randy Major Jr Democratic candidate for the U S Senate in North Bennington from 8 to 10 p m It will be his first appearance in the area Major won the special Democratic primary and opposes interim Sen Robert T Stafford Republican.
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