Legislator McLeod to resign for law studies in Vermont
Rep. Steven McLeod of Barre announces resignation effective when the Vermont legislature reconvenes to focus on law school. The 26 year old Democrat studied at Vermont Law School and previously at Suffolk Law School. Govs Salm and Snelling will likely appoint the Washington County Democratic caucus nominee as successor.
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Vermont Law School
Royalton
McLeod
Suffolk Law School
Boston
Washington County
Senior Citizens Cancel Card Game Over Christmas Eve
The Senior Citizens group at 168 North St Community Center will not hold the weekly card game this week due to Christmas Eve. Last week winners were Desanges Pellerin in ladies, Edgar Melanson in men, and George Rogers won the door prize. Edgar Melanson served as host. A business meeting for members is set for Monday Dec 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the center.
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Senior Citizens
North St. Community Center
Desanges Pellerin
Edgar Melanson
George Rogers
FPC approves study of Lamoille River hydro dam
GEORGIA UPI The Federal Power Commission has given Vermont's Central Vermont Public Service Corp permission to study a small hydro-electric dam on the Lamoille River. A 10 megawatt facility would be the utility's fifth on the river. Several towns briefly considered municipal hydro schemes last year but scrapped plans after a tax hike to finance a feasibility study was rejected.
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Georgia
UPI
Federal Power Commission
Vermont
Lamoille River
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Forecast for New England Clouding During Weekend
UPI reports National Weather Service extended outlook for New England. Increasing cloudiness Saturday with a chance of rain or snow in the evening, continuing Sunday. Skies are expected to clear by Monday.
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Boston
UPI
National Weather Service
New England
Town Abates 2200 Unpaid Tax Bills After Audit Review
The Bennington Board of Tax Abatement on Monday night abated 2200 unpaid tax bills mainly from the early 1960s after auditor recommendations. Additional abatements covered 1975 to 1976 polls and taxes for residents moved away or with disability or exemption statuses, with several corrections and errors noted in prior listings.
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Bennington
van Dine
Henry
Connie
Shaftsbury and
Benn
Bonn
Shaftsbury
Macumber
Rosalba
Harrington
Gladys
Foster
Snelling Faces Shortage of Women for State Jobs
Gov elect Richard Snelling said Vermont needs more women for top admin positions as only a small number of women have applied for management roles. He cited the disparity, noted private sector pay deters applicants, but aims to assemble a highly qualified team and reform the personnel system.
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Snelling
Vermont governor cautious on Abenaki recognition
Gov elect Richard Snelling says he is unsure Salmon acted correctly in recognizing the Abenaki Indians to help them access federal funds. He notes a review is needed and considers rescinding the order if study shows error, amid sportsmen’s club opposition and a possible statutory challenge.
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Caledonia County
Vermont
Snelling
Newell
Salmon
Bennington Briefs Closure of Local Services Planned
The Bennington landfill will close at noon on the next two Fridays December 24 and December 31. Bette's Taxi will be closed all day Christmas. ADV.
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Bennington
Bette
ADV
Carter reads daily papers and spreads Christmas warmth
A Plains Georgia note lists President-elect Jimmy Carter’s daily newspapers and invites Bennington County residents to donate blankets and warm items to the Vermont National Bank Christmas tree drive for the Bennington Opportunity Council. Local ads promote Red Top Cab by appointment, Napolitano's Pizzeria holiday hours, and a Friday Elks event with John Mook music.
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First Vermont Bank and Trust
Bennington
Bennington Opportunity Council
Monument Plaza
Vermont National Bank
Plains, GA
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Columbus (Ga
Enquirer
Atlanta Constitution
Macon (Ga
Telegraph
The
Washington Star
Washington Post
New York Times
Bennington County
Main Streets
ADV
Engaged Hutt-Breen and Alyce Farrara Nikau Engagements
Mr and Mrs James Ross announce the engagement of daughter Dorothy A Hutt to Robert P Breen son of Mr and Mrs Donald Breen of King Road Chichester NH The couple reside in Bennington and Concord NH education and employment details are listed The wedding date remains to be announced In Eagle Bridge NY Mr Anthony Farrara announces engagement of daughter Alyce to John D Norton son of Mrs Bernice Norton Hoosick Falls The bride is a junior at SUNY Albany and the groom works with Oak Materials Group Hoosick Falls
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James Ross
5 Tel Road
Dorothy A. Hutt
Robert P. Breen
Donald Breen
King Road
Chichester
N.H
Charles G. Harte Agency
Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Nathaniel Hawthorne College
Antrim
Department of Education
Concord
Pembroke, N.H
Academy
Litho
Eagle Bridge
N.Y
Anthony Farrara
Alyce
John D. Norton
Bernice Norton
Hoosick Falls
John L. Norton
State University of New York At Albany
Oak Materials Group
Pet memorial donors listed in community remembrance page
A long list honors pets and their departed companions with tributes from families and friends. Names include Misty German Shepherd, Warwick, Lil Runt, Gismoe, Guin Guin, Beowoulf, Lady, Teddy Bett, and Sport among many others, reflecting a local pets memory section.
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Ronald W. Lucy
Alison
Pierre
Albert Thompson
Willy‘ “Lief
Georgie Girl
Toolan
Heidi
Binky
Sir Chubbey
Lil Runt
Gismoe
Guin Guin
James Vince
Misty
John Woodward
Susier
Warwick
Mary H. Young
Twiggy Peanut
Jasper Barbierri
Jessica Bratten
Greybriars
Beowoulf
Teddy Bett
William M. Burstein
Buffy Alexander
Frederick Caputo
Evelyn
Warren Clark
Eleanor and
Heidi” “Buttons
Foster
Amy
Lyle Glazier
Tommy
Blondie
Daisy Mae
Eliza Doolittle
Arthur
the Artful Dodger
Skeeter
Jerry
Russ
Lori
Joanne
Barbara Lord
Shorty
Maton
William Moses
Pat
Norma
Kelly
Shaun Murphy
Clancy Dave
Carol Newell
Alice
Stephanie Jeannette
Pete Pierce
Pat Potts
Wilford N. Pratt
John
Helen Putre
Cat
Laura A. Rockwood
John L. Root
Isma Sargent
Chips Carol
Jim
Liza Sennett
Linus
Sue
Howard Sperzel
Ralph
Edith Stewart
Sport
Doris Taylor
Thibodeau
South St
Frederick B. Tifft
Florence S. Wilson
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Thomas Salmon
Richard Snelling
FPC
Goeney
Harold and
Ruth
Lister
Peggy
Mouroutsos
Gail
Abate
Mass
Wilcox, Carroll
Johnson
Matilda
Main St
Cummings
George
Benmont Avenue
Tifft
Fred
Martha
Brimmer
Elizabeth
Buzzell
Wesley
Macauley
Albert and
Mary
Burgess
Ronald
Chapman
Jeanne
Rockwell Reginald
Carner
Masia
Helen
Brown
Joseph F
Joanna F
Tel Road
Cavallone
Anthony
Theresa Rutter
Cole
Mark A
Barett
Norton Street
Crosier
Jacqueline
Culbertson
Louis M
Jo Ellen
Harbour Road
Dimock
Everett
Judith
Carpenter Hill
Donahue
James
Madeline
Gaucher
Gregory
Stacy
Christopher A
Woodford
Uss
Hyde
Paul L
Jewett
Roy
Gage Street
Kenyon
Mark
Katherine
Lewandowski
Robert
Susan
McCarthy
Hugh
Merrow
Patricia
Guerard
O’meara
Francis and
Marie
Proulx
Bryan
Henrietta
Park St. Ext
Smith, Stevan
Edna
Swift, Merrill
Marjorie
Arlington
Sennett
Gerald
Saint Peter’s
Episcopal Church
Bennington Briefs
Napolitano’s Pizzeria
Ben Mont Ave
the Elks, Super Snacks
John Mook
Hutt-Breen
Farrara—Norton
White House
Lloyd Liu
Bennington Garden Club
Washington, D.C
Garden Clubs of America
George P. Bissell
Bissell
Carol Harrington
Mt. Anthony Union High
James Merrow
Barth Vander Els
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Mt. Anthony School Board
Edward Menkens
Bellows Free Academy
St. Albans
Thomas Nadeau
St. Albans Hospital
Alfred Persico
Bell
Alger D. Beal
Henri Ha
Kendra
Pearl
Abby
Gareth
Jason
Kitty
Morgan LeFey
Zaheret
Hadith
Pony
Friskie
Spunkie Bell
Edie
Mickey
Paul W. Bohne
William A
Lucy” Frost
Dennis M
Mary Ann Furman
Chip
Legges
Gallett
Lightning
Helen Garvie
Fluffy Puff
Christine Graham
Louis Calabro
Bertha L
Robert J. Greene
Fletcher
Rose Hall
Roberta Haynes
Joy
Nancy Herron
Richard H. Hyde
Reuben
Russell Iskowitz
Marion
Stanley Arasim
Martin G. Ayer
Wesley E. Buzzell
Snoopy
Freddie
Liza
Leo Fay
Grant T. Jolesky
Barbara Layden
Bonni
Teddi
Casey
Duffi
Jonathan
Jennifer Melissa
Loby
Betsylu
Irene C. Leavens
Panda Bear
D. Herbert Lillie
Buffy J. Penfield
Lloyd Judy
Lisa Luke
Pepper
Titter
Goat
Karin
Trampus
Sandy
la Lupe
Bunratty
Ramona G
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