Museum curators view on craft demonstrations gain traction
Bennington Museum chief curator Peter W. Cook will speak January 18 to the Green Mountain Weavers Guild on handspinning history and effective demonstrations. He argues museums risk tokenism when showcasing crafts and emphasizes planning, accessibility, acoustics, and trained demonstrators to convey authentic context.
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Profit-making recyclers rally raises funds for trip
Molly Stark Recycling Company led by sixth graders collected more than a ton of paper in a school paper drive. They sell to Bennington Tissue Mill at 2 cents a pound, with proceeds funding a trip to Montpelier or Washington, D.C. in the spring.
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Bennington Court Hears Pleas In Variety Of Cases
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg presided Friday as Terry Hastings, 28, of Arlington, pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct in Shaftsbury and was released on 100 recognizance bail. Bruce Banulis, 26, of Bennington, was fined 150, license suspended for one year, and told to enter CRASH after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Manchester. Richard Ballance, 29, of Bennington, charged with disorderly conduct and intoxication, was released on 200 recognizance with conditions to attend alcohol rehab and consult United Counseling Service. Michael Janas, 22, of Manchester, had a charge of non-support dismissed. In a Thursday session Clifford Stone, 18, of Sunderland, pleaded no contest to DWI in Arlington and was fined 150 with a one-year suspension and CRASH advised. Stormey Sweeney, 17, of Manchester, pleaded guilty by waiver to petty larceny at Mammoth Mart and fined 50. Guy Ottaviano, 24, of Bennington, pleaded guilty to fishing without a license and fined 25. Irving Frost, 47, of Manchester, had recognizance bail set at 500 with conditions to consult United Counseling Service.
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