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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1977
Page
3
Ben Mont president Denis B. Trejewicz told the Bennington Rotary Friday of steps to revive the gift wrapping firm once a Bennington leader. He cited a profit last year after a decade, current staffing at 153, and a series of plant upgrades, roof work, landscaping, new equipment, and upcoming operations ready in months.
Elizabeth W Lozier daughter of Mrs. William S Walcott III of Middlebury Connecticut married John C Chapin Jr on July 10 in Watertown Connecticut. The groom, son of John C Chapin Sr of Manchester, is finance chairman of Vermont Republican Party and grandson of Roy D Chapin founder of Hudson Motor Co and Hoover era Secretary of Commerce.
Engaged couple Priscilla Elizabeth Davis and Richard B Sprague Jr are sponsored by families Mr and Mrs George David of Long Trail Road Woodford and Mr and Mrs Richard B Sprague Sr of Star Route Woodford Both graduates of Mt Anthony Union High School Miss Davis works for C B Sports and Mr Sprague for Ben Mont Corp An August 13 wedding is planned
Mrs Rita A DeGrenier of 226 West Main St Bennington announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Ellen Lee DeGrenier to Dudley Alan Woodbridge son of Mr and Mrs J Eliot Woodbridge of Princeton New Jersey The couple plan a Aug 6 wedding Miss DeGrenier is a Mt Anthony Union High School 1972 graduate and holder of a St Joseph College degree She has worked as a substitute teacher in the Bennington area Mr Woodbridge is a Princeton high school graduate employed at Stratton Mountain ski area and owns an antique business in An Aug 6 wedding is planned at Bennington Exchange and Thrift Shop 140 Park St.
The text argues the Realtor acts as the buyer’s equalizer against a FSBO seller. It likens real estate to a gunfight or courtroom, where the buyer advantages include many options, external counsel, and price bargaining aided by a computer subtracting commission. The seller faces an uphill battle with a single property.
Mrs Hoisington serves as Principal Broker at Hoisington Realty and has held leadership as past president of the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors. She is Assistant Dean of the Tri State Real Estate Institute, Inc and is licensed to practice in Vermont and New York.
Deborah Rose Dearstyne and Michael John Williams wed at St Patrick’s Church Cambridge at noon July 9 with Rev Joseph Getz officiating. The couple, both Cambridge residents, plan a honeymoon to Lake George and upper New York, and will reside in Scenic Mountain Estates.
Alice R Bump daughter of Ruth Shaw and Vance Russell wed Richard N Kipp son of Virginia Krum in North Bennington July 10 at 7 pm Rev Matthew Broadbent officiated. Bride wore pale blue organza gown with lace and ruffle details. bridesmaids wore apricot and yellow gowns. Best man Harvey Burdick usher Tom Shewell. Reception at Three Way Restaurant North Petersburg NY with KPS Express. They plan to reside in Hoosick Falls NY after a wedding trip. she is Hoosick Falls High School graduate, he a graduate of Southfield Sr High School National Academy of Broadcasting Heath Institute of Technology. employed by Sport View TV Corp Detroit and at Green Mountain Race Track.
Cambridge based Dr. John D. States of Rochester General Hospital says air bags and seat belts are headed for extinction after 1980. He predicts future cars will use new interior designs focused on safety, noting airbags require frequent replacement and incur high costs. States will present his prepared remarks during the event.
A yellow parakeet found on Burgess Road is awaiting its owner. Call 442-5117 evenings to claim. The Community Care Home Association will meet at 7:30.
The piece notes daily water requirements, locals host meetings and sales events, and a three day automotive safety congress opens at Hyatt Regency. It highlights National Geographic guidance on hydration, a Snow Goers meeting at Roy Jacobs’ Bennington home, Emily's sale on jewelry, and a tax collector’s hours. It also covers the International Congress on Automotive Safety with new restraint systems and vehicle redesigns to reduce fatalities and save energy.
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy urges using earmarked taxes rather than general revenue to shore up Social Security. He notes President Carter favors general funds but supports considering a targeted federal excise tax as one option. Leahy also backs state input on nuclear waste siting and criticizes the neutron bomb as impractical for deterring war. He favors fewer federal "super weapons" spending and stronger conventional forces.
Massachusetts charges that Ronald McDonald glasses sold by McDonald’s contain excessive lead paint. Connecticut New Hampshire and Maine began testing similar glasses while the FDA said no acute hazard but ongoing checks continue. Massachusetts plans to sue. health officials press for public results to curb lead poisoning risk.
WOTM observes installation of officers with Senior regent Cora Sears and Graduate regent Jeanne Jewett among seven new leaders. Junior regent Isabelle Gates, chaplain Fannie Bahan, recorder Bessie Burgess, treasurer Mildred Houran, sentinel Sue Quackenbush, argus Marcia Salerno, and publicity Elizabeth Ostrander were named. Guest attendees include deputy grand regent Rose Leger and college regents Jeannette Schena and Janet Cook.
When a jellyfish is pulled from the sea and left on the beach it shrivels and dies yet its venom remains. A bather stepping on the dead animal long afterward can suffer painful stings.
The town invites sealed bids for a diesel track-loader to support landfill operations. Specifications available at the Town Manager's office. Bids due by 5 p.m. on July 19, 1977, at 205 South Street, Bennington.
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