Bennington Methodists buy Ruskin lot for parking drive
After months of talks, First United Methodist Church of Bennington buys the former Ruskin Building site on Main Street through Chittenden County Trust Co. The $50,000 project funds parking expansion with 35 spaces, landscaping, and improvements over two years, plus ongoing church expenses.
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First United Methodist Church of
Bennington
Ruskin
Main Street
Chittenden County Trust Co
Bennington-Troy
Troy
Edward R. Lamb
Butler
Mer
Green Mountain Power warns of service cuts after PSB denies rise
Green Mountain Power of Vermont faces potential service reductions as the Public Service Board rejects a 20 percent temporary rate increase. President Peter McTague warns cash limits may force cutbacks before a final decision due by February 19, with possible overtime refusals for repair crews and threat of bankruptcy if the permanent rate hike is not granted. Allen Martin had urged removing the temporary boost amid alleged inflated profits.
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Burlington
UPI
Green Mountain Power Corporation
Vermont
Public Service Board
PSB
Green Mountain
Peter McTague
Allen Martin
Martin
Laryngectomees form group in Bennington area
A new laryngectomee support group formed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reichel in Bennington as plans began to join the International Association of Laryngectomees. The first organizational meeting is set for January 19 at 1 30 p.m. at Putnam Memorial Hospital nurses home conference room with refreshments and officers to be chosen. Attendance is sought from Vermont and northwestern Massachusetts with potential exchange of speech therapy tips and rehabilitation ideas. Residents of Bennington Rutland and Windham counties are urged to contact Mrs. Dexter Davis at 442 5681 to attend.
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International Association of Laryngectomees
IAL
Louis Reichel
Bennington
Reichels
Stephen Streets
Montpelier
American Cancer Society
Vermont
D. Dexter Davis
Bennington County
Reichel
Kathryn
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Massachusetts
Wilmington
Readsboro
Pownall
Williamstown
North Adams
Adams
Dalton
Pittsfield
Mass
Rutland
Windham
Dexter Davis
Synchronized swimming class starts at pool this Friday
A synchronized swimming class will be offered this winter at the Community Recreation Center Pool as part of the new aquatics program.
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Community Recreation Center
Welcome Wagoners meet Thursday New officers to be installed
The Welcome Wagon Club meets Thursday January 9 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Judy Haight's Eastview Drive home. Installation of new officers includes president Sandy Schneider and others, followed by a social hour. Newcomers welcome. A synchronized swimming class begins Friday January 10 from 4 to 5 30 p.m. for interested swimmers.
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Welcome Wagon Club
Judy Haight
Eastview Drive
Sandy Schneider
Marianne Stern
Barbara Hauser
Marilyn Valent
Cindy Oeschger
Cathi Conway
Lou Steinbach
Marilyn Russell
South Royalton minister named Vermont 'teacher of year'
Doris Kinsley Rickert of South Royalton, English teacher and ordained minister, is Vermont’s 1974 Teacher of the Year. Her nomination advances to National Teacher of the Year consideration after her credentials were sent to Washington. She has 25 years in Vermont classrooms, with roles at Danville, Stowe, Sharon, Chelsea, and South Royalton High School.
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South Royalton
Vermont
Montpelier High School
James V. Rickert
James
Patricia
Rickert
North Pomfret Congregational Church
Royalton Congregational Church
MAU pair prepare Indian bill for Model Congress
Bills to be submitted at American International College's Model Congress come from 40 participating high schools in New York and New England. The event marks AIC's 35th annual Model Congress, highlighting student debate on an Indian bill.
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Mau
Springfield
Mass
American International College
New York
New England
AIC
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Aula Lynne Evans
Nancy Sawyer
Bureau of Indian Affairs
United States
Harry J. Court
Advanced swimming classes begin at rec center
An advanced swimming course taught by Pat Schaffer will be held at the Community Recreation Center each Wednesday from 4 30 to 5 30 starting today January 8 through March 12. Participants must have lifesaving credentials or pass a swim test for Red Cross Certification. For details call 442 5446.
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Rec’ Center
Pat Schaffer
Red Cross
Center
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Methodists
Ruskin Lot
Investment In Christ Crusade
Julius J. Webb
Board of Global Ministries
United Methodist Church
Richard D. Campbell
Lamb
Gerald F
Paul M. Crane
Walter O. Noyes Jr
General Church
Victor A. Tomm
Randall A. MacDonald
Albert Peterson
Harold A. Cross
MacDonald
Visitation
Marion Tomm
Dorothy Crane
Warren Buhl
Roy A. Sullivan
Green Mt. Power
Marge Bottesi
Pownal
the Human Services Commission
Town Human Services Commission
Los Angeles
Billy Graham
En Catamount National Bank
F.D.I.C
Vegue and
Vonili
Main St
Bennington, Vt
Pashior
Colonial Shopping Ctr
Rexall
Ene
Rexall Drug Stores
Clairol
Drug Storennington
Nichols
CVA
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