Two Skiers Rescued In Stratton Woods Night Search
Two cross country skiers, Robert and Helen O'Neill of Mismere New York, were found safe near Stratton Mountain century after getting lost during a first expedition. Search teams including State Police sheriff deputies and the Pathfinders Snowmobile Club located them at 10 20 pm three miles from the scout reservation headquarters. The party had split to find a safer route in sub freezing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Stratton Mountain
Somerset Reservoir
Robert
Helen O'Neill
Mismere
N.Y
Pathfinders
Trobert
Peple
Stratton Mountain Boy Scout Reservation
Pallce
Brattleboro Barracks
Sheriff's Deputies
O'Neills
Plane Crash Near Runway Leaves Family Injured
A Beechcraft crashed in woods near the runway around 1 15 a.m. pinning Allen and his son while two girls were aboard. Michael Allen suffered facial injuries and a broken leg. Seth Allen had back injuries but was conscious. Mary Jane Grey sustained leg cuts and possible bladder injury. EMTs from Whitingham and West Dover assisted as state police and FAA investigate the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hamilton
Whitingham Ambulance
West Dover
Hamilton
Mien
Allen
Whitingham
John Plausteiner
Mount Snow Operations View
Mount Snow
Michael
Bennington Hospital
Seth Allens
Burnett
Benzington
Mary Jane Grey
Putnam Hospital
FAA
J&unitton
Obituary: Mrs Margret Mary Burkhardt of North Bennington
Mrs Margret Mary Burkhardt longtime North Bennington resident since 1960 died Friday at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was 61 born Aberdeen Scotland May 24 19. Daughter of John Alexander Hoss. Survived by three children Jane Ross and Susan Burkhardt, daughter-in-law and ex husband Frederick H. Burkhardt former president of Bennington College. Body willed to University of Vermont Medical Center for research memorial service forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margret Mary {Ross} Burkhardt
Oversea
North Bennington
Bennington
Frederick
H. Burkhardt
Bennington College
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Aberdeen
Scotland
John Alexander Hoss
Grandholm Attis
Crombie
Jane
Ross
Susan Burkhardt
Mr. Burkhardt
Burkhardt
University of Vermont Medical Center
Bennington Obituary Roundup Reflects Local Notables
Several Bennington area residents are noted in obituaries and funeral notices. Healy Sr. Roy, 67, of Washington Ave, died unexpectedly at home. Marcoux family members with ties to Bennington and Norfolk are mourned. Jane Mane, 51, Adams, Mass., dies after work at Economy Graphics. Willis T. Jones widow Florence Jones, 79, Hoosick Falls, N.Y., remembered with service details. Henry N. Pratt, 60, Pownal, longtime General Cable supervisor, leaves four daughters. Margaret Senecal Sprague, 84, Rutland, mother of a Bennington resident, noted with lengthy list of relatives. Funeral and calling details provided for multiple services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy 5. Healy Sr
Washington Ave
Warren
R.I
Ellery B
Lydia (Shotwell) Healy
Healy Way
Long Island
N Y
Siwe
Bennington
Dorothy Paterson
Huntington
N.Y
Roy §. Healy Jr
East Northport
Howard Healy
Centereach
Evelyn Howard
Barrington
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Richard Campbell
First United Methodist Church
Bark Lawn Chapel
Funeral Home
Richard &. Marcoux
County
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Ernest
Cordelia (Roy) Marcoux
Hennington
Agnes Giard
Sacred Heart Church
Msgr
Joseph Caypeau
Marcoux
Carmel Moran
Joseph
Irene) Giard
Arthur
Julia) Bronson
Edward
Leonie) Jones
Lucien Marcoux
Laconia
Roland Marcoux
Victor Marcoux
Chicago
Ill
Clement Marcoux
Hoosick Falls
Henry Marcoux
Alfred
Francis Marcoux
Fark ‘Lawn Chapel
Bennington Rescue Squad
Funeral Home Office
Henry N. Pratt
North West Hill
Pownal
General Cable Co
Williamstown
Mass
Henry N
Harriet (Mason) Pratt
Lle
Stephanie (Anton) Pratt
Marjorie Pratt
Ellen McShane
Philadelphia
David
Nancy) Lively
Janet Brown
Lakeland
Fla
Anson
Ludlow
David Hubbard
Park Town
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fridrids
Hanson-Walbridge
Margaret Senecal Sprague
Rutland
William Mactin
Clarenceville
Que
Henry and
Margaret (Breadll) Taylor
Mount Holly
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chinch
Grace Hall
Claremont
Attorney General Cheney seeks reform and smaller staff
Vermont Attorney General Cheney advocates reorganizing the office to assign lawyers to multiple agencies, shield them from politics, and shift focus from firefighting to prevention. He cites a small staff of about two assistants, ongoing New York International Paper litigation, and aims for a criminal procedure overhaul before leaving office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governantal
Cheney
Mit
New
York
International Paper Company
James M. Jeffords
Vermont
Shaftsbury collision injures North Bennington man
Steven Corcoran, 22, of Mechanic Street North Bennington, was struck by a car on a Shaftsbury road Saturday night and listed in fairly good condition at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The vehicle, driven by Pamela Lasher, 17, of North Bennington, was under investigation by State Police at 11:40 p.m. with initial details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennington
Shaftsbury
Steven Corcoran
Mechanic Street
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Corcoran
Pamela Lasher
Mt Anthony election candidates and polling locations
Mt Anthony voters will elect a moderation party candidate Marie Bergquist and Green Mountain Eugene Daugherty along with other groups in Powtal Woodford Shaftsbury and North Bennington. Polls open Tuesday from 1 p.m. at Bennington Pownal Woodford Shaftsbury and North Bennington locations. The Mt Anthony annual meeting will be held after voting to allow more time for budget figures and may adjourn after non money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man's Party
Marie Bergquist
Moderation Party
Powtal
David Adler
Green Mountain Party
Eugene Daugherty
Concerned Parents Party
Maurice Hight
Snow Train Excursion Draws Vermont Border Crowds
Massachusetts Bay Rail Enthusiasts sponsored an annual snow train over the Flynn Bridge near the Vermont line. Fans hoped to film the transit, but the train did not pass the overpass, with routes altered due to unsafe tracks in New Hampshire. Hoosick Falls and North Bennington once saw daily trains but now lack passenger service, though North Bennington plans an open house at a restored station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn Bridge
Vermont State Line
Massachusetts Bay Rail Enthusiasts
New Hampshire
Granite State
Hoosick Falls
North Bennington
Chicago
New York
Montreal
Hocalck Falls
Bennington dedicates new Senior Citizens Center in town
More than 200 seniors from Bennington and Lake George gathered Sunday for the dedication of a new Senior Citizens Center on Ben Mont Avenue. The center opens this week to house programs previously held in churches after the November fire. Recreation Director Leos G Dana praised turnout and mused about a larger space. Town Manager Edward R. Lamb called it a milestone. Judge Alexander 3. Drysdale cut the ribbon as Scottish-born ancestor history connected to the town. Attorney Robert Cummings Jr. represented Gov. Salmon, who could not attend but pledged a future visit to the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Slusmon
Bennington
Lake George
Senior Citizens Center
Ben Mont Avenue
Leos Gdana
Selectmen
Edward R.lamb
Alexander
Drysdale
Board of Selectmen
Scotland
Thomas P. Salon
Robert %. Cummings Jr
Salmon
Cummings
Bennington Town Report Highlights Center Opening and Senior Outreach
The Bennington Town Report printed in tabloid form by The Banner covers financials from town offices and commissions and features photos from the year’s events. It notes the center opening as a unifying symbol, with Robert Harrington urging rural seniors to use services, and includes remarks from Francis Irons and local clergy. Attendees included senior citizens clubs from Manchester Canbridge Housick Falls and Lake George New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Selectman
J. Duncan Campbell
Vermont
Robert Harrington
State Office On Aging
Montpelier
Harrington
Francis Irons
Office On Aging
Thomas Barosse
Wolly Cross
Arvel M. Steeve
First Congregational Church
Old Bennington
Manchester
Canbridge
Housick Falls
Lake George
N.Y
Memvers Arawpa
Louise Faulheir
Irene Cronin
Therese Simmons
Kimberly Flood
Fire stalls Pico's lift at Pica Peak ski area
A Sunday fire at Pico Peak ski area damaged electrics and shut the Bonanza lift temporarily. No injuries were reported as the blaze began in a control area with no one on site. Electrical origin suspected. spokesman said repairs could take a week with damage over 310000 dollars.
Bennington Briefs Spark Various Local Meetings and Notices
Local items list VFW Auxiliary gathering on Tuesday at the VFW rooms with district president visiting. Mt Anthony Union High School Board meets as Board of Civil Authority at 7 30 pm in the high school conference room. Public beer lectures on food safety at 7 30 pm in room 104 as part of a BROC consumer education series led by Aline Coffey. Prospect Mountain Ski Club carnival forms available at local outlets. Fundraising at Mid Town Bowl raised 14 90 for Cerebral Palay Telethon. Budget cuts and Washington meeting discussed at a recent assembly. Nooner follow up at Second Congregational Church planned. Juniors and seniors urged to gather at John XXIIT Center at 7 pm. Local political notices urge electing Paul Sheridan March 8 and voting reminders for MAUHS, with campaign ads from ADY and ALY. Various personal endorsements and transportation notices accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Board of Civil Authority
Union
BROC
Aline Coffey
AVM
Prospect Mountain Ski Club
Leahy’s
Tumasi’s
Tina Harrington
Dawn Livingston
Cerebral Palay
Mid-Town Bowl
Cross Street
Washington
Second Congregational Church
Hospital Notes appears in Bennington area news
Hospital notes record multiple admissions discharges and births across Bennington Arlington Shaftsbury Hoosick Falls and nearby towns from February 23 to February 25 with names including Lyle Slempek Siney Capen Dorr Jordan Green Ketchum Krulikowski Poirier Towsley Fowler Phillips Sinay Niles and others birth announcements for Erin Kathleen Scott Francis and a Bristol Conn child and a Glens Falls newborn Scott Francis with parent names and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyle
Bennington
Joan Slempek
Hoosick Palls
Francis Siney
Arlington
Matthew Frost
George McGuire
North Bennington
Fred Underwood
Readshare
Jeaane McDermott
Robert Kupprecht
Florence M. Capen
Madchester Depot
Amy Dorr
Shaftsbury
Virginia Jordan
Hoosick Falls
Ronald Green
Sanford Ketchum
Anthony Krulikowski
Dorothy Poirier
Johnsville
N.Y
Irwin Green
Petersburg
Patrick Corcoran
Sarah Towsley
Betsey Fowler
Manchester
Ida Phillips
Francis Sinay
Michelle Niles
Richard Towsley
Granby Ave
Chicopee
Miass
James White
Donald Tobin
Bristol, Conn
Erin Kathleen
Howard J. Shea
Bristol
Robert
Daniel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stratton Woods
Security
M. R. Burkhardt
Jane Mazur
Madison
Wis
Washington, D.C
Remnington College
Hoy S. Healy Sr
Richard Fe, Marcoux
Jane Mane
Richmond Lane
Adams
W. B. Plunket Hospital
Albert and
Louise
Wisniewski ) Mezur
Berkshire Mills
Polygraphic
Economy Graphics
Fred
Frank
Marine Corps
Hawaii
Veronica Dalak
Norma Mordieszewski
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
Willis T. Jones
Florence F. Jones
Abbott St. Hocaick Falls
Mary McClellan Hospital
Cambridge
Jones
Salem
William. D
Addin (Watkins) Sherman
Cambridge High School
Albany Business College
Lovajoy-Chaplet and
Hoosick Engineering
First United Church, Presbyterian
Ernest L. Malo Ar
Helen Sherman
Cambridge, N
Robson Home
Robert J. Sprongee
First United Church
Haesick Falls
Maple Grove
Bowers
Hoosick
Mrs
Frank Sprague
Mt. Anthony
Town Report
Betsy
Tina Frost
Shirley Flood
Scott, Handy
Cary Frost
Elnging
Steven King
Pico
Bennington Briefs
VFW
Bp.m
John Xxiit Center
Man Paul Sheridan
Ve. Addy
J. Duncan. Campbell
ADY
Shea Agency Inc
Shea Agency Inc. Insurance Center
Aly
Marie R. Bergquist
Mauhs Board
John Stone
Tang
Mr Wit
Hanson
Walbridge
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