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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1977

Page

6

Manchester Board Opposes Cutting School Music Program

The Manchester school board unanimously sent a protest letter to Burr and Burton trustees over potential elimination of the high school music program. They argued the program is essential and costly to some families, noting a four year gap for interested students if cut.

Manchester Burr and Burton Board of Trustees Martha Pelton Frank Dupree Dupree Burr and Burton Budget Committee Board of Trustees Gene Lattuga Lattuga Lions Club Ronald Morell Morell

Man arraigned after hit run in Manchester Village

A hit and run on Prospect Street Manchester Village left a 21 year old woman injured and police charged Jeremiah Lawrence Lloyd of Hartford with leaving the scene and assault on a police officer. Lloyd was arraigned in District Court. Victim Elaine Dorothy Lee from Barrington RI was treated and released. Officer Howard Luustsema was allegedly attacked. In Hoosick Falls Christine A. Butkus of Eagle Bridge was charged with failure to yield after a collision at Church and Mechanic streets injuring Layne S. Rowe of Pittsford VT. A earlier River Street bridge crash left both drivers shaken and vehicles damaged.

Manchester Prospect Street Jeremiah Lawrence Lloyd Hartford Conn Carl Bailey Sunderland Lloyd George Hoag Howard Luustsema Elaine Dorothy Lee Barrington, R.I Putnam Memorial Hospital Hoosick Falls N.Y Christine A. Butkus Eagle Bridge Church and Mechanic Streets Ms. Butkus Church Street Layne S. Rowe Pittsford Rowe Mechanic Street River Street Falls

Molly Radley Becomes New Hampshire's First Woman Priest

Molly Radley, a 33 year old mother of two and violin teacher, will be ordained as New Hampshire's first woman Episcopal priest. She previously taught music at Ohio University and Hollins College, and after ordination as a deacon in 1972 she pursued further religious approval. Her groundbreaking ordination follows the church allowing women to be ordained and she expects to guide her own parish or mission one day.

Concord N.H Bronxville N.Y Hollins College Roanoake Ohio University Athens Ohio Radley Jesus God Janet Brown Vermont Vocate Arbitration Board East Rockies Lloyds of London Lloyds Vail Colo

Derailment Forces Evacuation in Dover NH

Two freight cars derailed during a switching operation at the Boston and Maine yard in Dover New Hampshire early Sunday. One car carrying liquefied petroleum gas slid 75 feet down a frozen embankment toward the Cocheco River prompting evacuation of scores of nearby residents as officials monitored for leaks. The second car also derailed and teetered on the tracks.

Dover N.H UPI Boston and Maine Railroad Cocheco River

Pownal Heads Estimate Blizzard Costs and Dump Plans

Pownal selectmen said last week the blizzard cost about 5000 dollars for snow removal and related work. They approved a 225 dollar item from Adams Specialty Co and discussed dead trees, incinerator options for the town dump, and using revenue sharing funds for waste disposal measures.

Pownal Selectmen A. Coleman Mason Adams Specialty Co Pownal Road Selectman Joseph Maillet Mason Bruce Burrington

Unionization vote tomorrow in Hoosick Falls

In Hoosick Falls New York village workers including fire police water sewer and road crews plan a secret ballot on joining the Civil Service Employees Association. Union organizers and officials clash over cost and representation while a school board meets tomorrow to finalize the fiscal 1978 budget.

Hoolick Falls N.Y Civil Service Employer Association Thomas Bass Lockner CSEA Actiongram Hoosick Falls Politicos Manchester School Board Manchester Center

Durkin presses for pension probe before approving Marshall

Sen. John Durkin demands a special prosecutor to probe Teamsters pension funds before backing Labor Secretary-designate Ray Marshall. He cites alleged fund misuse and says investigation led by Labor with DOJ and IRS support is required, with Sen. Javits echoing support.

Washington UPI John Durkin D-N.h Labor Ray Marshall Marshall Teamsters Pension Fund Durkin Central Southwestern States Labor Department Justice Department Internal Revenue Service

Zion Pre-school to stay open with reduced schedule in Manchester

Zion Episcopal Pre-school will remain open until May 27 on a three day per week schedule after delaying closure set for January 21. Alexandra Shih was elected school board president, succeeding John Shuell, who led the board for 15 years. The board plans a study on long term viability while continuing operations with limited staffing and tuition funding managed by the trustees.

Michael Powers Morell Ms. Pelton Dupree Abraham Madkour Gayle Gall Manchester Zion Episcopal Alexandra Shih Shih John Shuell Shuell Clayton Marjorie March

Insurance costs scare ski resorts

Insurance and energy costs threaten ski areas across the country as premiums surge and bills rise. Operators warn some mountains may close or raise lift tickets while urging reforms to curb frivolous claims and improve liability controls. Industry expert says premium pressures stem from rising claims and litigation.

Michael Strauss Orville Slutzky Hunter Ski Hunter Catskills Slutzky Sepp Ruschp Big Mount Mansfield Stowe Rufus Barringer Hartford Killebrew Taos N.M Ernie Blake Colorado Thor Groswold Winter Park Groswold Paul McCollister Jackson Hole Wyo Midwest Howard Erickson Michigan Boyne Mountain Cable, Wise Tony Wise Mount Telemark Craig Johnson New Hampshire

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