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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1972

Page

3

Avalanche Rescue Training Draws 37 Local Ski Patrols

Thirty seven members of the National Ski Patrol System local Rescue Squads and citizens took part in a one day Avalanche Search and Rescue Training Course in Londonderry. Bud Croscup regional director noted avalanches are rare in the East yet have caused five fatalities in New England and upper New York State in six years. Roger Damon and Dan Brodien led the instruction with participants from Prospect Mountain Bromley Magic Mountain Stratton Okemo Otter Rutland and Pico Peak ski patrols.

National Ski Patrol Vermont Floodbrook School Londonderry Bud Croscup Bennington New England Upper New York State Prospect Mountain Larry Dunn Bromley Magic Mountain Stratton Okemo Otter Ski Patrol Rutland Pico Peak

Bishop John A Marshall to be consecrated bishop on Jan 25

The ordination of the Most Rev. John A. Marshall as bishop of the Diocese of Burlington will be in Burlington at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The ceremony at 10:30 a.m. will be broadcast on Vermont ETV from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Narration by John Donoghue and Rev. Joseph Nugent.

Burlington John A. Marshall Vermont ETV Marshall John Donoghue The Vermont Catholic Tribune Joseph Nugent Trinity College

Community Betterment Moves From Development to Extension

MONTPELIER Vermont officials announce the transfer of the community betterment program from the Agency of Agriculture to an extension division. The shift aims to streamline funding and enhance local outreach and support for community projects across the state.

Montpelier The Agency of

Welcome Wagon installs officers and expands Vermont program

Polly Buchanan hosted the Welcome Wagon Club installation. Officers named include Judy Santillo president Joan Johnson vice president Virginia Lucy secretary and Buchanan treasurer. New members Elaine Singer Irene Johnson Pat Wible Donna Sharpek Marmy Krause Ginny Campbell Libby Razo joined. A tasting followed. The CB program for Vermont communities will be directed by Extension Service leaders with support from the Vermont Jaycees and Gov. Davis praising localism. Since starting two years ago it has involved 50 communities with projects from youth centers to recycling and library improvements. Awards went to Waitsfield 1970 and Saxtons River 1971 as top communities.

Polly Buchanan Welcome Wagon Club Judy Santillo Joan Johnson Virginia Lucy Buchanan Arlene Bean JoAnn Bagnoli Joan Zwynenburg Roseanne§ Rodenberg Elaine Singer Irene Johnson Pat Wible Donna Sharpek Marmy Krause Ginny Campbell Libby Razo Extension Service University of Vermont Roland A. Loveless Robert P. Davison Vermont Vermont Jaycees Davison Deane C. Davis St. George Ripton Rutland Barre Highgate Waitsfield Northfield Island Pond Montpelier Hartford Westford Wilmington Readsboro Saxtons River

Middlebury realtor heads state's cancer fund drive

Norman K. Bicknell of Middlebury is named state chairman for Vermont’s 1972 Cancer Crusade, succeeding J. Warren McClure. As Addison County chairman, he boosted contributions from 1967 and 1971 totals, and he helms Bicknell Real Estate and Insurance. He and his family live at 23 Morningside Drive.

Middlebury Realtor Middlebury Chamber of Commerce Addison County Housing Association Vermont Association of Insurance Agents Bicknell Addison County Morningside Drive Middlebury

Springfield gal wins Vt. Junior Miss title

Miss Joanne E. Birsky of Springfield captured Vermont Junior Miss after competing with 14 rivals before 850 spectators. The Springfield student, an honor pupil active in Big Brother Big Sister, music and school activities, aims to be a guidance counselor and will represent Vermont at the National Junior Miss Pageant in Mobile, Alabama. Runners up were Joan Lawson Ludlow Jody Pratt Montpelier Mona Trempe Newport. Cynthia Barber Wind sor won congeniality.

Barre Vermont Joanne E. Birsky Springfield Boleslaf Birsky Joan Lawson Ludlow Jody Alice Pratt Montpelier Mona Trempe Newport Cynthia Barber Windsor Birsky Mobile Ala

Bennington District Court list details multiple cases

Bennington District Court Judge John P Morrissey handled several cases on Monday plus other recent actions. Wayne Smith 18 of 228 Division St pleaded not guilty to grand larceny for a car owned by Mrs. Robert Squire. bail set at 1000, released on own recognizance with probation reporting. Douglas Whitman 21 pled guilty to breach of the peace in Bennington Jan 11. bail 500, to Rutland for examination. Harriet Harrington 27 changed to guilty on breach of the peace, another disorderly conduct charge dropped. pre sentence investigation ordered, released on own recognizance with bail 50. Seymour R Brooks 23 pleaded guilty to two breach of the peace charges and one public intoxication, released on own recognizance with 25 bail. Several others pleaded guilty by waiver for various charges in Bennington and surrounding towns with modest fines from 20 to 45 dollars.

John P. Morrissey Wayne Smith Division St Robert Squire Bennington Smith Douglas Whitman Morrissey Whitman Rutland Seymour R. Brooks McCall St Gore Road Anna S. Caracciola Pownal John R. Loomis Inc Granville N.Y Shaftsbury Jeffrey N. Wilde West Pawlet Jessie H. Joseph North Bennington Gary W. Lampman Joan J. Pettibone Gerald A. Dean Arlington Richard R. Bombardier North Adams Mass Stephen E. Hitchey

Scout Leaders Outline Camp Information Night

Taconic District Ethan Allen Council Boy Scouts meet January 19 at 7 30 PM in Mt Anthony Junior High drafting room Pleasant Street for annual camp information night. Details on operations for Camp Plymouth and Camp Sunrise along with 1972 promotion slides will be shown. Bruce K McMahon of Wallingford to present.

Taconic Ethan Allen Council Boy Scouts of America Mt. Anthony Junior High School Pleasant Street Camp Plymouth Camp Sunrise

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