Traffic Plans Continue for Union Street Extension
The plan would extend from the current intersection with Main Street eastward then north to meet Safford. At least one building, an old blacksmith shop on Union Street, may be demolished for the extension. An eastward extension of Gage Street to East Main Street would be built to remove the dangerous turn at the street end.
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Main Street
Safford
Mancini
Union Street
Gage Street
East Main Street
Crafts Fair spotlights American craft at national venues
The event showcases works across media with demonstrations by guest artisans. Notable participants include Mrs. Arlinka Blair who prints with her feet, Lenore Davis in velvet sculpture, Michael Boylen glass artworks, Carolyn Kriegman metal and plastic jewelry, and enameled pieces by Harold Helwig. Local Vermont studios Kensall and Bennington Potters display new pieces. Olaf Skoogfors is juror for select works.
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National Gallery
Washington, D.C
Smithsonian Institution
Museum of Modern Art
New York City
Arlinka Blair
Blair
National Geographic
Jonathan Blair
Turkey
Michael Boylen
West Burke
Carolyn Kriegman
Harold B. Helwig
Buffalo
Bruno LeVerdiere
Hadley
N.Y
Vermont
Bennington
Pat Probst
Londa Weisman
Kensall Studios
Ken
Sallann Mayberger
Georg Jensen
America House
Design Corner
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Appalachian Spring
Cambridge
Mass
Ed Levin
Atlantic City
American Crafts Council
Olaf Skoogfors
Skoogfors
Philadelphia
Updated Procedures Is the Goal of Co Sponsored Sister's School
In Montpelier Vermont the annual Vermont School for Sisters will be co sponsored by the state Tax Department and the Office of Local Affairs for 1970 71 The 21st session marks the first with Local Affairs support eliminating the registration fee The program runs August 3 7 at the University of Vermont and August 17 21 at Vermont Technical College Randolph Center It aims to update lister knowledge for both new and experienced personnel covering town tax bases real property appraisal and the three approaches to valuation education for 150 towns on the state appraisal system and requires registrations by July 15 with Bradshaw or the Office of Local Affairs
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Montpelier
Vermont School For Sisters
State Tax Department
State Office of Local Affairs
Office of Local Affairs
Vermont
University of Vermont
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center
Lister
Arthur Bradshaw
Vermont Property Tax Division
Lister’s
Bradshaw
Mrs Kennedy Hosts Hoff Fund-Raiser in Washington
Washington group named D.C. Vermonters for Hoff plans July 13 reception at Hickory Hill, home of Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy, to support Philip H. Hoff’s bid for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate from Vermont. Rick Hubbard of Middlebury chairs the effort, highlighting Hoff’s record as governor and the active Vermont interest in the campaign.
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Washington
D.C
Philip H. Hoff
U.S. Senate
Vermont
Hickory Hill
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Caucus Leaders Reconcile District Board Seat Plan
Party caucuses proceed after Town Counsel Barber issues ruling that the board of selectmen must include two members from each district. Williams notes Barber’s prerogative. caucuses set to name candidates from Districts 3-1 and 3-3 with 3-2 delayed. Higgins cites prior research and reiterates district based election.
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Board of Selectmen
Santarcangelo
Edward R. Lamb
DeVito
John H. Williams II
Williams
Barber
Maine
Higgins
Environment Officer Warns of Violations Vermonters urged to obtain permits under Act 250
MONTPELIER The Environmental Board warned Vermonters may be unknowingly violating the law by starting developments or selling lots without permits. Robert S. Babcock Jr. said processing now takes at least two weeks, urging early applications for protection of the state's resources. The law lists exemptions for residential, farming, lumbering, or forestry work under 2,500 feet and certain parcel sales.
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Montpelier
Environmental Board
John Doe
Pete Smith
Bob Thomas
Jim Davis
Babcock
District Commission
Funeral for Athanasios Palangas at St George Church
Funeral services for Athanasios Palangas also known as Thomas Palangas longtime Paradise Restaurant chef of over 30 years were held at St George Greek Orthodox Church Manchester N H with Rev George Papaioannou officiating Chanter Lue Mitchell Bearers included Charles Markis James Tsaroukas William Liakas Evangelou Evangelou John Gekis and Nicholas Patasas The Bennington Lodge of Elks 567 conducted services at Mahar Son Funeral Home with officers listed and calling hours held for Paradise Restaurant employees Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery Manchester Mr Palangas died Friday afternoon after a long illness The notice also discusses Act 250 land subdivision rules and penalties with contact info for further details.
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Athanasios Palangas
Thomas Palangas
Paradise
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Manchester
N. H
George Papaioannou
Lue Mitchell
Charles Markis
James Tsaroukas
William Liakas
Evangelou Evangelou
John Gekis
Nicholas Patasas
Bennington Lodge of Elk
N.H
Probe spreads on fake bills in Chittenden
In Burlington the Chittenden County State's Attorney Patrick Leahy opened an inquest into a flood of counterfeit Canadian ten dollar bills. Four residents pleaded innocent and remain jailed on bail ranging from two thousand five hundred to ten thousand dollars. Leahy said the money was printed by professionals in Canada years ago and has surfaced nationwide with substantial amounts in the area.
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Burlington
UPI
Chittenden County
Patrick Leahy
Leahy
Canada
Rutland Aldermen Cut Sisters' Pay
Rutland Vermont aldermen clash with city assessors over a reassessment order. In a 7 to 2 vote the board cut the assessors salaries to 1000 dollars each unless they comply by September 1. Chief Assessor John Pisanelli earns 12000 dollars and two associates 8000 dollars each.
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Rutland
UPI
Board of Aldermen
City Assessors
John Pisanelli
Pisanelli
Pharmacy Chief Proposes Compromise Over Mail Order Drug Ban
Burlington board chair Herbert Feinberg offered a compromise to ease a dispute with a legislative committee over the ban on out of state mail order drug purchases. He suggested temporary licenses for supervising pharmacists from out of state firms until national board licenses are issued, with formal process to rescind the ban contingent on licensing.
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Burlington
API
State Pharmacy Board
Herbert Feinberg
Feinberg
Vermont
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Vermont shows $10.2 million surplus amid austerity talk
Vermont reports a $2.8 million cash surplus for the year ending June 30, with a total $10.2 million surplus after the legislature added $7.4 million. Budget chief Ronald Crisman cites belt-tightening and high-yield investments as factors, while Democrats criticize the sales tax as inflationary and speculate it could shape upcoming elections.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Joint
Ronald Crisman
Crisman
Frank Davis
Joint Committee
Davis
George Hayes
Franklin County
Bennington Briefs Highlights From Local Meetings
The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles aerie 1861 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Eagles rooms for initiation. Post 1332 VFW holds an 8 p m meeting tonight at VFW rooms. Senior Citizens Club marks its fourth anniversary with a buffet and gifts to former president Mrs Ruth Jackson. Miss Anna Merz of Hartford speaks on early American art in gravestones at the Brandon Inn tomorrow after lunch with Vermont DAR officers. Bennington Junior Women meet at 8 tonight in Gov McCullough Mansion with Thomas Weakley as speaker. Also listed are ads for a used washing machine $35, three rugs $30 for $40, a Maple Bedroom suite $85, contact 442 5582. Dr J H Manes office to be closed this week with hours resuming Monday July 13.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1861
Senior Citizens Club
Ruth Jackson
Anna Merz
Hartford
Conn
The
Vermont Society
DAR
Brandon Inn
Bennington
Gov. McCullough
North Bennington
Thomas Weakley
Candle Mill
East Arlington
Birth announcement for Elizabeth Jean Frechette
Elizabeth Jean Frechette was born June 29 at Mary Fletcher unit Vermont Medical Center to Robert Frechette and Marcia Riley Frechette of South Hero. The baby weighs eight pounds three ounces and is the Riley family’s first granddaughter and second grandchild. Grandparents are Harlow Frechette of South Hero and the late Franklin Riley. The couple also has a son, John Harlow, now three.
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Mary Fletcher Unit
Vermont Medical Center
Elizabeth Jean
Robert Frechette
South Hero
Frechette
Marcia Riley
Franklin Riley
Bennington
Rileys
Harlow Frechette
John Harlow
Keating Former North Adams Council President dies at 66
Adams resident Lloyd F. Keating 66, a former North Adams City Council president and Berkshire Bank teller, died Sunday at North Adams Hospital after June 19 admission. He retired from banking in 1968, leaves wife Isabelle, a daughter, three sons, 14 grandchildren, and is survived by relatives. Funeral high mass at St Thomas Adams with burial in Eastlawn Williamstown. calling hours today.
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Adams
Mass
North Adams
Lloyd F. Keating
North Pownal
North Adams Hospital
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
John
Caroline
Sheldon) Keating
Drury High School
Bliss Business College
Isabelle Huguenard
Charles H. Reardon
Lloyd F. Jr
John Keating
Robert J. Keating
Enfield
St. Thomas Church
Eastlawn Cemetery
Williamstown
Flynn & Cagnoli- Montagna
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Germany
Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museum of Contemporary Crafts
Johnson Collection “Objects USA
Minnesota Museum of Art
Mrs. Kennedy
Hoff
Party
Chittenden
Milton
Donald DeVarney
DeVarney
Martin Mill
Kremlin
Richard Boone
Orson Wells
Harte Theatre
Anne of A
Good Old Charlie Brown
Lucy
Linus
Snoopy
Bennington Drive- In
Cheyenne
James Stewart
Henry Fonda
Remagen
Ben Gazzara
Hathaway’s
May Streerco
Molly Stark
Willow Road
BSD
Thomas Candon
D-24
Robert Boardman
Chittenden-Grand Isle
Davis Pooh
Bennington Briefs
Post 1332
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Rooms
J. H. Manes
ADV
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Keith Willbrant
North Petersburg
Debra Paddock
Edna Lukuskas
Hoosick Falls
Thomas Bushee
Manchester Depot
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Delica
Tessen
Coleslaw
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