Rate hike protests sweep Vermont petitions rally public fury
Vermonters for Fair Utility Rates led a drive against a New England Telephone rate increase. In a week, about 1,200 signatures were gathered at local supermarkets to send petitions to the Vermont Public Service Board and Governor Salmon. The group links higher bills to AT&T profits and wealth concentration, urging action against both telephone and electric rate hikes.
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Photographer William Andrick wins color bridal portrait prize
William Andrick of Bennington and Hoosick Falls N Y earns blue ribbon for best studio bridal portrait in color at the Vermont Professional Photographers Convention in Bolton Valley. Red ribbon goes to a black and white portrait featuring Stacy and Valerie DeLong of Bennington.
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Bennington College Leaders to Speak at AHEA Meeting
Gail Parker and Thomas Parker of Bennington College will headline the 65th annual American Home Economics Association meeting in Los Angeles June 24 to 28. They will outline new opportunities for women and married couples arising from changing social roles, with other speakers including syndicated columnist Max Lerner addressing related issues.
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Stafford boosts bill for recreation grants
In a weekly radio broadcast Senator Robert Stafford Republicans Vermont says Senate passage of the bill will help towns obtain year round recreation facilities. He notes existing BOR funds have largely funded outdoor projects and urges sheltered indoor facilities like pools rinks and courts to be financed up to 25 percent of state allocations.
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Decorative arts exhibit opens at Bennington Library
The Bennington Free Library unveils a redecorated social room with a June 24 to July 5 display by Nadine Cox Wilson. The New York City teacher of early American decoration has authored A Guide to Decoration in the Early American Manner and has long studied and produced sterling bowls and cloisonne and repousse jewelry. She belongs to the Historical Society of Early American Decoration and teaches at Riverside Church. The exhibit highlights near-lost early American methods for antiques enthusiasts.
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Mt Anthony Union offers six week summer program
Mt Anthony Union High School runs a six week summer program at the high school from 8 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. June 24 through August 6 with breaks on July 4 and 5 The brochure says the program serves students seeking to make up deficiencies review courses supplement high school work or attain advanced standings.
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Hearses Towed by City Meter Maids May Face Exceptions
UPI reports San Francisco meter maids were told that exceptions exist for tow operations. A hearse containing a body was towed from in front of a hospital when the driver briefly left to obtain a death certificate, then returned the vehicle to the hospital. Enrollment is open to all starting high school in September.
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Real Estate Bodies Meet in Southwestern Vermont Board
Members from the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and the Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors gathered to discuss standards, licensing, and professional ethics. Attendees included regional REALTORS and appraisal society officials examining regional market trends and certification updates.
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Vermont Department of Banking and Insurance
Veterans Administration
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Society of Real Estate Appraisers
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
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