Sheridan Unopposed In Bennington Selectmen Race
Sheridan, the town’s senior selectman, emphasizes prudent budgeting and transparent spending. In a Route 7 gift shop interview, he notes his focus on who benefits from town money, water system oversight, and the impact of revenue sharing on the tax rate.
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Paul Sheridan
Board of Selectmen
Bennington
Sheridan
Route 7
Water Board
Selectmen
Pownal Line
Cemetery
Morgan Street
Snelling warns towns against Vermont energy policy trend
Vermont Governor Richard Snelling warned that it would be a mistake for about 20 towns to set separate energy policies during Town Meeting Day ballots. He noted the need for statewide standards and commerce flow, while observing that local loans may be supported if backed by broad public support.
Women\'s Town Meeting planned at Vermont College
Vermont Gov. Richard Snelling proclaimed February 1976 as Women\'s Week to honor women and examine their roles in economic and social life. Dr Lenore MecNeer announced an all day Women\'s Town Meeting at Vermont College on Feb 26, co sponsored by the college with 32 state and national organizers. Topics include equal pay, divorce law revision, childcare, and protection against violence. Legislative Day by AAUW will occur at the State House during Women\'s Week. Transportation info provided for Bennington and Pownal by Flora Mason.
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Montpelier
Richard Snelling
Lenore W. MecNeer
Vermont
International Women’s Year
Vermont College
National Commission For the Observance
American Association of University Women
State House
Mexico City
Bennington
Pownal
Flora Mason
AAUW Panel Highlights Local Women Leaders
The Bennington AAUW branch hosted a panel of local women active in community affairs at Catamount Elementary School. Adelaide Fine, former New York labor organizer, spoke on voter education and civic participation. Lorraine Eastman discussed community problems and special education work. Betty Riley shared balancing motherhood, teaching substitute roles, and a college degree. Gloria Gil spoke on multiple careers and state commissions including juvenile defender and Governor's Commission on Women. A separate note mentions a surprise bridal shower for Patty Hebert, host Blanche Hebert, with 30 to 40 guests, as she prepares to marry Michael Rupprecht of Adams, Massachusetts on March 26.
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Bennington
AAUW
Catamount
Adelaide Fine
New York City
Shaftsbury
League of Women Voters
Lorraine Eastman
Bennington Board of Sleetmen
Betty Riley
North Bennington Board of Education
Bennington Briefs Lent seminars and local events listed
Second Congregational Church hosts two Lent seminars from Feb 28 to Mar 28 and Mar 1 to Mar 29 led by Rev. Thomas Steffen with a materials fee at first meeting. DAV Bennington Chapter 4 meets Feb 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Vermont Veterans Home. Calligraphy class starts Feb 24, 7 to 9 p.m., eight weeks, $9 members $11 nonmembers, limit 10. registration noon Feb 24. Tom Otero 442-5446. Karen J. Pratt earns 4.0 at College of St Joseph the Provider, named President's List. BPW Club board meeting Feb 28 at Cecile Roy’s home. Las Vegas Nite fundraiser March 5 at Mt. Anthony Country Club. tickets $7.50 at door $5.50 deductible. VFW 1332 dance Feb 26, 9 p.m.–1 a.m.. Dan Colette’s Band. Mid Town Bowl open 1 p.m. daily during school vacation. Dr. Dudley Baker for selectman vote March 1. transportation via 442-5001. Dr. William F. Wolfe chiropractor address. Dr. James Shea office closed Feb 23–Mar 27. F.C.E. Roast Beef Supper Fri 7–9. country and western 9–1.
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Second Congregational Church
Thomas Steffen
Tom Otero
Pratt Engaged Debra Pratt to Steven Peckham in June Wedding
Engaged couple Debra L Pratt and Steven B Peckham, both 1970 graduates, announce plans for a June 4 wedding. Debra Pratt, daughter of Edward C and the late Mrs Pratt, is a Castleton State College student. Steven Peckham, son of Robert E and Mrs Peckham, attended Paul Smiths College and National Hardwood Lumber Inspection School and works for B and J Lumber in Cambridge, New York.
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Edward C. Pratt
Evergreen Drive
Debra L
Steven B. Peckham
Robert E. Peckham
Hall Street
North Bennington
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Miss Pratt
Castleton State College
Paul Smiths College
National Hardwood Lumber Inspection School
Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. He Is Employed At B & J Lumber Company
Cambridge
N.Y
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By John Leaning
Snelling
State Chamber of Commerce
James Jeffords
Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp
Lawrence Keyes
Vermont Yankee
Brattleboro
Vernon
F&g
Black River Valley Rod & Gun Club
Newport
UPI
Thomas Hartsell
New Castle
Del
Martial Cote
Stanstead
Que
Carolina Coach Co
Raleigh
N.C
Jay Peak
Federal Communications Commission
Gov. Snelling
Louise Swainbank
St. Johnsbury
Lenore MecNeer
Joanne Crisman
Southern Vermont College
Gloria Gil
Governor’s Commission of the Status of Women
Patty Hebert
Blanche Hebert
Willowbrook
Pat Hebert
Michael Rupprecht
Adams, Mass
Bennington Briefs
Disabled American Veterans
Vermont Veterans’ Home
Karen J. Pratt
College of St. Joseph
Rutland
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Cecile Roy
East Road
Las Vegas
UCS
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Cochairman
Robert Paul
Michael Brady
John Cahill
VFW
Dan Colette
Call
ADV
The
Shea Agency Inc
Dudley Baker
Selectman
William F. Wolfe
Northside Drive
Monument Plaza
James Shea
F.C.E
Nichols
Pratt-Peckham
Debra L. Pratt
Don Luis
Espana
Main ST. Colonial
Williamstown
Fabulous
Early Bird
Qdurtwume Furniture Inc
Elm St
Benn
Easdveld
Plante Sevele
Main St
Buri Bros
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