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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1974
Page
3
Averill Laundon, a Public Service Board attorney, is the frontrunner to replace William Gilbert as PSB chairman after Gilbert resigns effective July 12. Gov. Salmon aide confirms the shortlist amid ongoing selection discussions.
Bennington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hiram G. Savage indicates he will stay on despite prior threats to quit over financial troubles and apathy. A dues rise boosts revenue as the board plans a more active role, while Savage begins private law practice. Governor's office influences a PSB post. Laundon appointed to fill Gilbert's term through Feb 28, 1975.
The Bennington County Red Cross board met June 27 at Union Street offices with 15 members. Homer B. Ellis Jr. chaired as minutes were approved. Reports showed $15,000 of the $20,000 1974 quota received. several collections still awaited. Training needs included a new torso manikin costing $220 for mouth to mouth resuscitation and external cardiac compression.
The National Education Association has postponed deciding its action on a Bennington schools report amid two libel suits by Bennington School District Board chair Richard A. Sleeman totaling 150000 dollars. The suits accuse the Vermont Education Association of false allegations and premature release of a preliminary report. The case hinges on whether NEA will let legal complexities unfold before acting.
Two cars sustained moderate damage Monday evening at 5 45 when they collided on Main Street. Involved were a 1972 Ford driven by Edward T Armitage 40 of Shelburne Falls Massachusetts and a 1962 Falcon driven by Lewis M Moffitt 26 of Readsboro. Armitage
How area members voted on major roll call votes from June 20 to 26. Rep Richard Mallory voted yea on the White House staff amendment and nay on the elderly housing fund. Other votes covered include OMB budget cuts, student food stamps restrictions, Senate tax reform, and livestock subsidies. Police reports note two traffic collisions with minor injuries or damage in Arlington and surrounding areas.
The Department of Labor announced a grant of 797,859 dollars to fund summer jobs for disadvantaged Vermont youth this year. The funds are part of 21,246,955 dollars granted to six New England states under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973. States and local governments will decide how the money is spent.
Kipplinger Magazine Changing Times warns many sellers skip lawyers or Realtors to save commissions. It argues a lawyer prevents legal and financial pitfalls even when a real estate agent is involved, and notes Realtors can offer faster, smoother sales under favorable conditions.
The RSVP director reports May and June achievements with 200 volunteers and many stations reached while relocating the RSVP office from St. Peters Church to 219 BenMont Ave in joint occupancy with United Counseling Service. Appreciation goes to parish members and staff. notable losses include Allen Robertson who moved to Wisconsin after two years of varied volunteer work.
Vermont communities receive grants on a 50 percent match to present music in parks and recreation spaces this summer. Essex Junction Strafford Brandon Bennington Randolph Lincoln Winooski Castleton South Royalton will host groups such as Banjo Dan and the Mid-Night Plowboys and Arm and Hammer String Band. Grants available for other communities. contact project advisers George Plumb and Ellen Lovell for details. Woodstock appoints Sarah B Laughlin as director of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science after Richard Farrar Jr resigns to become Environmental Director at Environmental Centers Inc in Hartford Conn. The institute will publish its monthly newsletter and move Vermont Natural History to an annual magazine.
Brattleboro Union High School educator Charles H. Butterfield wins the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts teacher of the year for an environmental education program Wildlife Resources. His class designs wildlife habitat projects and proposes improvements for a threatened species with future town landowner and planner collaboration. Butterfield, a Concord New Hampshire native, holds degrees from the University of New Hampshire and American University and was also named outstanding biology teacher of 1974 by the National Association of Biology Teachers.
State to condemn land after final offer of 394000 to purchase property from hotel developers is rejected. Administration Secretary Robert Wilson notes the deal failed and outlines next steps toward eminent domain proceedings.
John J. Martin 73 of 47 Center St Hoosick Falls N Y died Monday after a long illness He was born December 12 1900 in Hoosick Falls son of Thomas and Julia Harrigan Martin He attended St Marys Academy and retired from Specialty Insulation Mfg Co His wife Marguerite died years ago Survivors include daughter Julia Graney Pittsfield Mass and four grandchildren Funeral services Wednesday 1030 a m at Mahar Funeral Home Hoosick Falls and 11 a m at Church of the Immaculate Conception Burial in St Marys Cemetery Friends may call today 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 State to file condemnation papers in Washington County Court soon to block Holiday Inn development The condemnation authority was granted by the legislature and will proceed routinely
Emma Harwood outlines plans for the Bennington County Democratic Party Chicken Bar-B-Que to be held Sunday August 11 at Willow Park Bennington starting at 1 p m Gov Salmon and other Vermont Democratic dignitaries are expected along with candidates for office Local Democrats can view many candidates at the event Prices are set at 3 50 for adults and 1 50 for children 12 and under Tickets will be sold by Democratic county committeemen.
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