Fred Simmons a tinkerer with steam powered barbecue
Fred Simmons of Amherst New Hampshire Honeywell sales rep and former Bennington Vermont resident is profiled for his steam powered barbecue engine and old fashioned hobbies including smoking foods and building Simmons Boilers. The piece notes his family roots in steam boiler work and his daughter Brenda’s cookbook, The Favorite Recipes of Fred Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Simmons
North Bennington
F.M. Simmons
Honeywell Inc
Minneapolis
Fred Simmons
Simmons
New England
Rutland Railroad
Maine
Idaho
Paper
Amherst
Louise
Fred
Bill
Pam
Polly
the Bucklers
Cherry Plain
N.Y
The
Banner
H. Warren Buckler III
Louisville Courier- Journal
Louisville Times
Ed Gilcher
George Moore
Deceptions Consumers Should Learn To Spot
Marion S Harris explains common FTC deceits including bait and switch controversy, contest winner tricks, and false debt collection claims. She urges readers to verify guarantees, read all fine print, and consult the local chamber for checks before believing or acting on assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Bennington
Leftover Tomato Paste Use Sparks Tube Trend
Brattleboro reader notes jars may replace cans for tomato paste as a French twist on cooking. Discusses how bourguignonne and navarin use little paste, praises tubes for resealability, and shares a Bourguignon recipe ending with a Cognac Mayonnaise for cold shrimp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Julia Child
Arts council seeks grant applications
Vermont Council on the Arts president John G. McCullough announces grant applications are open to fund new and experimental arts projects in all fields. The council will not fund operating costs but continuation grants are available for programs that previously received support. Applications may be submitted by organizations or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
John G. McCullough
Vermont Council On the Arts
Arts Council
McCullough
National Endowment For Arts
Vermont
Brattleboro Music Center
Burlington Dance Theatre
Bill Davison
Vermont Association of Architects
Earth Theater of Pawlet
Ecology Theatre
John Mahoney
Soul of Vermont
Stratton Arts Festival
Frank Hensel
State St. Montpelier
Bennington and Montpelier School Lunch Menus and Local Notices
Bennington Elementary menus list weekly meals with half pint milk, including soup, sandwiches, meats, vegetables, and desserts, with occasional no lunch days. Manchester Elementary offers a varied weekly menu, milk served daily with meals. Vermont Housing Authority under discussion for superagency move. HUD funding questioned for legality and local impact. Arts council grants progress notes include planned funding, deadlines, and sample projects across Vermont. Obituary note for Dr Frederick Hollister set milestone on Feb 23, with address for birthday cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hollister
Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Brockton
Mass
Hollister
Arthur Hollister
Elder Brewster Road
South Duxbury
Boy Scout Troop 353 recognizes rank achievements and plans events
At Troop 353 Bennington Tom Lyons and Pete Dewey earned second class badges while Monte Bushee James Burgess and Scott Murray achieved Tenderfoot. William Haskell demonstrated map signs. A turkey supper is set for Feb 16 5 to 7 pm with tickets at door or via Scouts. Winter campouts planned Feb 12 14 at Franklin Franz farm and Fay Fuller Lodge Long Trail. Timmy Pinsoneault and Timmy Hunt won ticket prizes. talks on winter camping given by Bob Burgess and Dan Carpenter. Summer camp planned for first week August.
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Bennington
Tom Lyons
Pete Dewey
Monte Bushee
James Burgess
Scott Murray
Boy Scouts
Franklin Franz
Fay Fuller
Long Trail
Timmy Pinsoneault
Timmy Hunt
Bob Burgess
Dan Carpenter
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Mt. Anthony Union High School
Frankfurt
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Manchester Elementary
Hamburg
Housing Authority
Meritage House
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Turkey
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Your Hosts
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Betty Manning
Ennington Banner
Bennington Banner
Banner Publishing Corp
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New York Times
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RTE
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William Haskell
Boy Scout
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