Bennington County to get three BLT canning centers
The Bread and Law Task Force receives 90000 from the Campaign for Human Development to establish three canning centers in Vermont. Each center will operate three canning units and process 600 to 2400 quarts daily. centers will hire 27 staff, with two trained in commercial retort operation. Plans hinge on local demand, site, and municipal support, aiming for self sufficiency after a year.
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Bread and Law Task Force
BLT
Campaign For Human Development
Social Action Agency
The
Catholic Church
Bennington Opportunity Council
Office of Manpower Services
Ball Co
Bennington County
Shar Wuerschmidt
Boc
Chimney Fire Reaches Reed Home in North Bennington
North Bennington Fire Department responded to a 5:30 Sunday chimney fire at Gary L. Reed’s Bank Street Extension residence. No damage was reported.
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North Bennington
Gary L. Reed
Bank Street
Stuart explains chamber of commerce role in community
John Stuart executive director of the Greater Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce spoke to Arlington High School students on December 18 about the chamber’s purpose and function. He noted funding comes from voluntary membership and volunteer effort and defined the chamber as a unifying force driving community betterment through civic citizenry.
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Manchester
John Stuart
Greater Manchester
Chamber of Commerce
North Bennington Christmas Caroling Tonight at Park McCullough House
North Bennington villagers are reminded that Christmas caroling will be done throughout North Bennington this evening. Residents of all ages are invited to join the fun, meet at the Park McCullough House at 8. Flashlights and musical accompaniment are needed, and participants are invited to enjoy refreshments at the end.
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North Bennington
Park McCullough House
Scrooge Lights Dorset Stage in Dorset Players Holiday
Dorset Players drew a standing room only crowd for a Christmas favorite. Arthur Jones portrayed Scrooge with Robert Sheridan narrating as the three Christmas ghosts visit a slumbering Ebenezer on Christmas Eve. Sally Roberts played the Spirit of Christmas Past.
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Dorset Players
Scrooge
Charles Dickens
Dorset Playhouse
Narrator Robert Sheridan
Ebenezer Scrooge
Arthur Jones
Bob Crachit
Gordy Walker
Fred Rhys Evans
Bob Derby
Todd Miller
Jacob Marley
Warren E. Murray
Sally Roberts
Ebenezer
Barrack Evans
Mr. Fezziwig
Ed Lefevre Dick Chet Andrews
Kim Kimball
Mrs
Fezziwig
Betty Dern
Nini Lee
Carolyn Wayne
Plant sitter tends Dartmouth microtext center during term break
At Dartmouth College's Baker Library Jones Microtext Center in Hanover New Hampshire Elizabeth Breyfogle assistant cultivates plants for students and faculty away on holiday. What began as a home plant loan grew into a campus plant fellowship as undergraduates stop by to discuss greenery and care.
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Norwich
Baker Library
Jones
Dartmouth Oating Club
Sick Bay
Pownal fire group meets. senior luncheon tickets urged
The Pownal Fire Protective Association convenes at 7 tonight at the firehouse. Senior Citizens luncheon reservations for Wednesday at the Pownal Baptist Church must be made by calling Rose Mattison at 823 7282 at least 24 hours ahead. East Pownal Fire Auxiliary holds a brief meeting at 7 30 with 10 prizes donated to aid recent victims. The text also notes horticulture anecdotes and a Dickens adaptation performance at Dorset Playhouse with a full cast and closing carols.
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Pownal Baptist Church
Rose Mattison
East Pownal
Dorset town schedule for hearings and Christmas events
Dorset selectmen hold a special dog hearing at 7 30 p m at the town office with Highway 29 petition discussion to follow. Library annual meeting set for Thursday January 15 at 10 30 a m in the library. Public hearing at Dorset Elementary School January 5 at 7 30 p m on revenue sharing. 8 30 p m hearing on amended town plan. Town plan text and map available at Town Office. Christmas Eve service of carols and candles at Dorset United Church at 8 p m. Community Christmas tree event at United Church tonight at 7 30 p m with Santa for children aged two to eleven. East Dorset Church Sunday School program December 23 at 7 30 p m in chapel featuring readings music and a film followed by a children’s Christmas tree. Light refreshments served. public invited.
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Dorset
The
Dorset Village Public Library Association Inc
Board of Selectmen
Dorset United Church
United Church of Dorset
Santa
East Dorset
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