Day Care Center Receives 6400 Title XX Grant
Bennington Child Day Care was awarded a Title XX grant of 6400 dollars as part of a national program with a 25 percent local match. The Vermont center joins 11 others in the state in the first year of broad use for staff development. The plan includes two on site consultations and an evening seminar led by Corinne Hyman on human development, with focus on classroom structure curriculum planning and record keeping. The grant covers consultant fees materials books and center space and admin costs. Internal and external evaluations will run over six months with liaison John Fransway coordinating with the Agency of Human Services. The Office of Child Development is pursuing accreditation through Vermont Community College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Vermont
Corinne Hyman
John Fransway
Agency of Human Services
Office of Child Development
Vermont Community College
Workers named for Las Vegas Nite charity event
United Counseling Service fund raiser Las Vegas Nite planned for March 5 at Mt Anthony Country Club with solicitor chairwoman Mrs Dennis Joy and a large committee soliciting items for auction. Telephone chairwoman Mrs Peter Holden leads a separate committee contacting Bennington residents for attendance. Proceeds benefit UCL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Thomothy Oeschger
Michael Reilly
Brian Stickley
Gary Barbera
Alexander Mahar
Edward Holden
Ronald Nadeau
Paul Bohne
Richard Bower
Dennis Joy
Robert Stern
Colyer Garre
Carl Mattison
Richard Geannelis
Richard Fabricius
Manindra Ghosh
Bennington
Army Pvt Bartlett Completes Armor Crewman Training
Army private Timothy S. Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs James E Bartlett 108 Evergreen Dr completed armor crewman training at Ft Knox Ky on January 28 under the One Station Unit Training program OSUT a 13 week course combining basic training with advanced individual training He entered the Army last October learning tank crew duties field radio map reading and tank maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Timothy S. Bartlett
James E. Bartlett
Evergreen Dr
Ft. Knox
Pvt
Bartlett
Bennington District Court Pleas And Penalties Recap
In Bennington District Court Judge George M. Fienberg presided. Danbury Connecticut resident John F. Fanning, 22, pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated in Manchester on February 4 and was released on $250 cash bail. Manchester Center resident Todd D. Lynde, 16, pleaded no contest to possession of malt beverages on September 18 and was fined $15. Arlington resident Steven R. Wright, 20, pleaded no contest to DWI in Sunderland on January 16, fined $125, license suspended one year, and advised of the CRASH Program. Woodford resident Timothy J. Fox Sr., 26, pleaded not guilty to a non support charge in Woodford on January 25 and released on $100 recognizance bail. Bennington resident Franklin R. Stevens, 25, pleaded guilty to DWI in Bennington on January 22, fined $125, license suspended one year, advised of consequences. Bennington resident Richard F. Rowe, 21, pleaded no contest to violation of the law of the road on December 31 and fined $35. Hoosick Falls New York resident Keith A. Trottier, 18, pleaded guilty by waiver to petty larceny on February 1 and fined $50. Pownal resident Timothy G. Heil, 24, pleaded pro forma not guilty to two charges of making annoying telephone calls on December 2 and 3 and released on $50 recognizance bail.
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Bennington District Court
George M. Fienberg
John F. Fanning
Danbury
Conn
Manchester
Todd D. Lynde
Manchester Center
Steven R. Wright
Arlington
Sunderland
Timothy J. Fox Sr
Woodford
Franklin R. Stevens
Bennington
Richard F. Rowe
Keith A. Trottier
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Timothy G. Heil
Pownal
Adams to host Boston town meeting on regional transport
Secretary Brock Adams will hold a day long town meeting on regional transportation in Boston on February 23 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The event aims to bridge the gap between national policy makers and 220 million Americans and invites public input through workshops and issue papers.
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Boston
Brock Adams
Washington
Adams
Sheraton-Boston
New England
AAUW Hosts Open Meeting On Women In Public Life
The American Association of University Women sponsors a public discussion featuring four women: Lorraine Eastman selectman Adelaide Fine president of the League of Women Voters Betty Riley North Bennington school board member and Gloria B Gil focusing on women's roles in local government and public life.
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AAUW
The
American Association of University Women
Lorraine Eastman
Selectman
Adelaide Fine
League of Women Voters
Betty Riley
North Bennington
Gloria B. Gil
Man denies he kidnapped wife in Vermont case
Francis Kennett Sr. of Springfield faced kidnapping and related charges after allegedly forcing his estranged wife Etta Kennett to drive for about six hours before she escaped. He was arraigned in Vermont District Court on charges of kidnapping simple assault and driving to endanger. The report also contains unrelated notices about a community forum led by local officials and a February meeting at Catamount Elementary School.
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White River Junction
UPI
Francis Kennett Sr
Springfield
Kennet
Vermont
Hairdressers rally to oppose state board abolition bill
Barbara Burnham president of the Bennington Cosmetology Association mobilizes opposition to H 199, a bill to abolish all state professional boards. She urges supporters to attend a public hearing Thursday at 7 30 p m Room 11 State House Montpelier and contact her at 442 9617.
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Barbara Burnham
Bennington Cosmetology Association
State House
Montpelier
Burnham
Funeral for Leon Freeman Cook longtime highway supervisor
Funeral services were held for Leon Freeman Cook of Park Street Extension who died February 11 at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Kenneth Costin officiated at Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home with bearers William Palmer James Palmer Mike Cross and Dwayne Kosche. Attended by Old Bennington village officials Bennington town officials and highway department personnel, entombment followed at Park Lawn Cemetery vault with spring burial planned in the White Chapel Cemetery family plot.
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Leon Freeman Cook
Park Street Extension
Old Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge
Kenneth Costin
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
William Palmer
James Palmer
Mike Cross
Dwayne Kosche
Bennington
Highway Department
Park Lawn
White Chapel Cemetery
Maple Sugar Worker Died In Explosive Drill Accident
Edward A. Bourne II, 28, of Belmore New York was killed in Cornish New Hampshire when a high speed electric drill exploded while he was setting taps on maple trees. A fragment pierced his eye and entered the brain. He died Sunday at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover.
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Cornish
N.H
UPI
Edward A. Bourne II
Bourne
Belmore
Long Island
New York
Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Hanover
Sacred Heart Parents Plan February Meeting at Parish Hall
The Sacred Heart School parent-teacher group will hold its February meeting Wednesday night at 7 30 p.m. at the parish hall. Cable Channel 12 will air video segments tonight at 7 including scenes from a local co op and footage from the Bennington Battle Day parade last August. Melissa and Rebecca Perrott collected 8 50 for the Cerebral Palsy telethon on North Street and Crescent Boulevard last Sunday. The Church Women United executive board will meet at 1 30 p.m. Thursday Feb 17 at the First United Methodist Church.
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Sacred Heart School
Tonight At 7
Bennington
Melissa
Rebecca Perrott
North Street
Church Women United
First United Methodist Church
Orientation day set at Waterbury State Hospital
Orientation day at Vermont State Hospital Waterbury is set for Wednesday March 23 from 9 30 a m to 2 p m Ellen Earley volunteer coordinator invites the public to visit and consider volunteering or support Interested individuals should contact Ms Earley at Vermont State Hospital Waterbury Vermont 05676 telephone 244 7331 Ext 393 by March 1 for details
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Waterbury
Vermont State Hospital
State Hospital
Volun
Ellen Earley
Ms. Earley
High lead levels found in Bay State children
Massachusetts public health data show up to 20 percent of children under six in Hampden Worcester and Suffolk counties with blood lead levels above the state standard. Dr. Richard Clapp urged lawmakers to back bills strengthening protections, oppose weaker standards, and favor state financed remedies for lead paint hazards in housing.
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Bay State
Boston
UPI
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts
Richard Clapp
DPH
Health Care Committee
Hampden County
Worcester
Suffolk County
Clapp
Boston City Hospital
J. Kinney O’rouke
Tech
Commonwealth
Thomas P. White
White
O’rourke
Jack Backman
Dbrookline
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
MHFA
Backman
Ed Blackman
Over-Improving A Home For Personal Enjoyment Or Sale
Advice on home improvements. If for personal enjoyment and long stay, spend what you can afford. If aimed at increasing resale price, improvements rarely return more than half their cost. Overpricing relative to neighborhood values undermines value. Only necessary repairs to present a strong showing are wise.
Mrs Hoisington Leads Realtor Groups and Licenses
Mrs Hoisington serves as Principal Broker for Hoisington Realty and holds president, assistant dean, and state licensing roles. She leads the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors and the Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc., with licenses in Vermont and New York.
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Hoisington
Hoisington Realty
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
Tri-State Real Estate Institute, Inc
Vermont
New York States
Coupon error edits A W Root Beer replaced by Coke offer
Banner Page 11 corrects an advertising error stating A W Root Beer coupons were published in error and should have featured a Coke two quart bottle offer at 79 cents. The correction clarifies the intended promotion and apologizes for the mistake.
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A&w Root
Engagement of Joan Marie Wansbury to Mark Nosewicz
Mr and Mrs Edward J Wansbury announce the engagement of their daughter Joan Marie to Mark Edward Nosewicz son of Mr and Mrs William J Nosewicz both of Boca Raton Florida The couple met in Boca Raton where Joan Marie is a Boca Raton High School graduate Palm Beach Junior College attendee IBM employee Mark Nosewicz BRHS 1974 alum with an associate degree in HVAC from Palm Beach Junior College 1976 He works for Great Bear in Boca A June 18 wedding in Boca Raton is planned.
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Edward J. Wansbury
N.W
Fifth Lane
Boca Raton
Fla
Shaftsbury
Joan Marie
Mark Edward Nosewicz
William J. Nosewicz
Miss Wansbury
Boca Raton High School
Palm Beach Junior College
IBM Corp
BRHS
Palm Beach
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Cahill
UCL
Rotarians
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
Ed Holden
Heritage House
U.S
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John Kennedy
Ted Colton
Green Mountain Racetrack
Pittsburgh Steelers
N.E
Kennett
Etta Kennett
Rte
Juvenile Defender of
Governor's Commission On the Status of Women
Norma McShane
Catamount Elementary School
Leon F.cook
Mary Jane Hitchey
Molly Stark
Linda Taylor
Gloria Amuso
Bennington Briefs
Crescent Boulevard
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Izod
J.G
ROYAL
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Horizon Studio
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Wansbury Nosewicz
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Salem's Super
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