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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
6
A Bennington County reader recalls the bluebird comeback efforts and shares a personal tale of watching a bluebird pair raise five eggs in a backyard nesting box built from simple plans. The writer recounts selecting a fitting site, protecting the nest from predators, and notes May readiness to install another box to attract future pairs.
ALBANY New York deep snows and free-running dogs risk deer suffering this winter warns Al Hall Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Dogs chase and exhaust deer sometimes tearing or eating them. many owners unaware their pets run loose. Law sections 240 and 186 authorize officers to kill dogs chasing deer if not restrained urging owners to pen or tie pets until snows melt. SALEM Ore state treasurer's office receives $3 from a guilt ridden rhododendron thief with unsigned note.
Earl and Frances Robbins, the sole residents of Marshall Island, 843 acres northeast of Rockland, won a battle to prevent Swan's Island from annexing the land. The Maine House defeated the proposal last week. Robbins, 53, travels by private plane, pays under $100 in taxes, and prefers isolation rather than joining Swan's Island and facing development and higher taxes.
A 60 foot mobile home repossessed by G and E Credit Corp. of Falls Church, Virginia, overturned in high winds on Richville Road at David Bischoff's development, destroying the unit. No injuries or other property damage reported. the trailer was not secured and rolled several times before settling on its wheels. Investigating officer Morris Beauregard said there was little left of the structure.
Hollywood reports four first time Oscar hopefuls join Jane Alexander Ali McGraw Carrie Snodgress and Glenda Jackson as best actress nominees The supporting categories include Richard Castellano Chief Dan George Gene Hackman John Marley and John Mills Best Picture contenders include Airport Five Easy Pieces Love Story MASH and Patton George C Scott could refuse the award if he wins as he did a decade ago for The Hustler.
Arlington selectmen propose a 27 percent tax rate increase to raise 95,760 for the 1971 town budget amid a 35,000 deficit from delinquent taxes. Voters will decide on land purchase for a future sewage plant, seven acres north of Water Street for up to 3,500, unlocking 57,000 for sewer study, and note potential 200,000 town share if funded.
ARLINGTON The Bennington District Environmental Commission recessed until March 17 a hearing on a proposed dam at Flood Brook in Peru. Developer Lawrence Scaford seeks a permit to build a dam creating a 15 acre pond in a pre existing subdivision. Officials noted the subdivision plans did not show the pond and the permit did not include the subdivision. The commission requires soil tests and evidence that shoreline development will not pollute the brook. Under Act 250 the applicant bears pollution proof.
Selectmen have not yet decided on a variance for the Bennington County Humane Society to build dog runs on the former Jean Henry property. William Castle has resigned as cemetery commissioner. The town report is ready. Grand List books may not be ready by town meeting. Dog registration is due April 1 with rabies shots since Oct 1968. fees are 2 dollars for males and spayed females, 6 dollars for unaltered females. Town clerk office closed March 2 for election. polls 10 am to 6 pm at Cole Hall. Reverend A J MacDonald attended a board education meeting in Queensbury. Sharon Reed pledged to Gamma Phi Beta at the university. Mrs Juanita Vadakin was taken to Mary Hitchcock Hospital by the rescue squad.
Arlington Laureen and Andre Rogers visit relatives in Medford while Pvt. Michael R. Hess travels from Kentucky. The Arlington Fish and Game Club sponsors free conservation education films for children at Arlington Memorial High School gym this Saturday at 3 p.m. with adult access. The programs include The Way of the Trout and The Michigan White Tail Deer, provided by Orvis and the state Fish and Game Department. If attendance is strong, more such events will be planned.
Hoosick Falls leaders Thurman Hulse and Henry Giles announce auditions for Hoosick Valley Theatre Company to stage Archibald MacLeish's J.B. in early April under director Ashton Crosby. Auditions set for February 28 at 7 30 p m in the Hoosac School dining hall.
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