Teachers' Credit Union Pays Dividends and Rebates
The Bennington County Teachers WEA Credit Union declared a 5 percent dividend on shares and a 7 percent rebate on all 1 percent loans for the fiscal year ending. Dues of 1.10 were to be deducted from undivided earnings. The annual meeting was held January 29 at the Beau May restaurant. Directors, committees, and officers were elected or reappointed, with prizes and awards announced. Payroll deductions now dominate share deposits and loan payments, and members were thanked for payroll officer efforts.
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Bennington County
WEA Credit Union
Beau May
Lena Adams
Ruth Bodine
John Hyland
Shirley Salter
Theresa Jackson
R. Marion Taylor
John Duval
Barbara Houle
Robert Houle
Eugene Tupacz
Mary DeLong
Five Obedient Dogs Graduate From Local Course
Five Bennington dogs completed the eight week beginners obedience course at the Bennnington Dog Training Club earning diplomas and eligibility to advance to the intermediate class. Owners include Joe Higgins Curry Barbara Tinker Britt Troll and Beverly Jones. Club instructors are from the Patroon Dog Training Club of Troy New York. The group marks the club’s first anniversary with many dogs earning companion degrees and numerous trophies from matches and shows. A new officers slate includes Joe Higgins as president and others. A new 10 week beginners course starts February 5 at Mt Anthony Junior High School with supervision by Avis Hurley and Lucille Dubois.
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Bennington Dog Training Club
Bennington
Candy
Joe Higgins
Curry
Barbara Tinker
Britt
Don Estes
Troll
Beverly Jones
Bennington Dogs
Robert Degener
William Kornetzke
Patroon Dog Training Club
Troy
N.Y
Ben Griffin
Lucille Dubois
Phyllis Lindsey
Anthony Zazzarro
Mt. Anthony Junior High School
Avis Hurley
Lindsey
Dorothy Gerrish
Y Rifle Club Welcomes New Members
Neil Hogan earned sharpshooter bar 4 after sharpshooter bar 3 last week at the Bennington Armory YMCA rifle club. Other awards went to Mike Alderman sharpshooter bar 1 Greg Alderman Henry Thomayer Joe Rivers marksman Glen Bentley marksman. The club follows NRA junior program rules and plans to enter the YMCA NRA junior pistol match this winter. An opening on the team is available for any member 13 or under. Sessions meet Saturdays at the Armory except the first Saturday each month. A special meeting is called for this Saturday at the YMCA at 10. All interested boys and girls are welcome.
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Ymca Rifle Club
Bennington Armory
Neil Hogan
Mike Alderman
Greg Alderman
Henry Thomayer
Joe Rivers
Glenentley
Marksman
National Rifle Association
Raymond Dewey
Armory
YMCA
State Unit for Retarded To Air Bill To Aid Handicapped Youth
Vermont education officials discuss House Bill H314 at a Feb 10 public meeting in Springfield sponsored by VARC. The bill would create public education for handicapped children within existing systems, placing local districts in charge and offering incentives of 6000 dollars per qualified special education staff member. The article also notes a club dart tournament held Feb 1 with 22 participants and upcoming weekly events and activities of FRSD, including volleyball and junior gym programs.
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Springfield
Jean S. Garvin
Division of Special Education
Vermont Department of Education
First Methodist Church
Vermont Association For Retarded Children
VARC
General Assembly
ARC
Silver Towers
Miss Garvin
John Alden
Woodstock
Illinois
United States
Bennington Banner
Bennington
The
Banner Publishing Corporation
United Press International
UPI
Vermont
U.S
Surveyors Meet at Woodstock Inn in Vermont
The Vermont Society of Surveyors holds its first quarterly meeting February 21 at the Woodstock Inn beginning at 3 p.m. with dinner at 6. Speaker is Ross McKenny, ex-Dartmouth Outing Club adviser. The event is designated ladies day and invites wives and guests. Also notes 9,000 handicapped Vermont children lack adequate services, urging faster special education.
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Woodstock
Vermont Society of Surveyors
Woodstock Inn
Ross McKenny
Dartmouth Outing Club
County Heart Fund Goal Set at $10 047
At a Bennington County Heart Fund campaign meeting held Friday, many key volunteers prepared for the February drive. The county goal was announced as 10 047 dollars, with emphasis on supporting Vermont heart health programs and prevention efforts.
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Bennington County Heart Fund
Poet-Actor Rock Rogers At Big House This Sunday
The McCullough Park Foundation sponsors a Sunday Happenings program on February 8 at 4 p.m. in the McCullough Mansion North Bennington. Arlington actor poet Rock R Rogers will present a mix of lyric and dramatic poetry readings. Rogers has a long career in radio theater and stage, and his current work includes a Poe poetry album and hosting WBTN radio Sundays. There is no admission charge.
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McCullough - Park Foundation
McCullough
North Bennington
Rock R. Rogers
Arlington
Rogers
Geoffrey Barnes
The
Molle” Mystery Theater
U.S
Edgar Allen Poe
WBTN
McCullough Park Foundation
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Teachers’ Credit Union
Alan Page
Norman LaRiviere
Therese Goodermore
Richard Jackson
Catherine Corcoran
Florence Wood
Arvel Steece
Marion Taylor
Y Rifle Club
Eagles
Ted Ripley
Bob Chapman
Ripley
Don Gerity
IMC
Ure
Richland
Wash
John L. Cason
Battelle -Northwest Research Agency
Atomic Energy Commission
Division of Isotope Development
Windham
Brattleboro
America
Yankee Magazine
Roger Mason
Windham County
FIS
Putney
Eric G.W. Barradale
Bob Gray
Roy H. Bergquist
County Heart Fund
Albert J. Webb
Vermont Heart Association
Boston
New England
SU YU
Gladstone
Main ST. Sennington
Rock Rogers
Coats
Greenberg
Timex
Diston D23
Handsaw
Mer
COSCO
Revereware
Sunbeam
Ik’ Rver
Seu
Texashare
Texasware
Lady Eleanor China
Sea Ace China Two S
Soreno
Anchor
Hocking
Dupont Duco Satin
Jakar Rubbermaid
Silex
Panasonic
Nasonic
Weldwood Foam & Tone
Ican
Revereware Pots & Pans
Southern
H.greenberg
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