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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1975

Page

7

ACT raises five thousand for Saigon orphanage relief

Since March ACT, a Williams­town nonprofit aiding Saigon’s Te Am Nursery, has raised $5,000 for orphans. $2,000 went to Rosemary Taylor to sustain life saving care as Saigon fell, $3,000 to Families For All Children in Colorado for relief and placement.

Williamstown Mass Aid Children Today ACT Saigon Rosemary Taylor Team Nursery Te Am Friends of Act Te Am Nursery

Vermont flood aid grants up to five thousand announced

Donald V. Webster Vermont Flood Recovery Office state coordinating officer said on Thursday that individuals and families with ongoing expenses or serious needs from the summer flooding of June 26, 1973 to July 6, 1973 may qualify for grants up to five thousand dollars.

Montpelier Donald V. Webster Vermont Federal Disaster Assistance Administration Vermont Flood Recovery Office Webster Department of Development

Green Peak Day Camp names Franklin and Pelz to staff

Betty Pelz a 28 year old Colorado bred educator joins Green Peak Day Camp in Manchester Center as waterfront and Senior Camper program director. Mrs Martin Franklin of East Dorset directs expanded riding program with Bobbie Franklin handling riding instruction and horses. Camp operates 9 to 4 on Route 7 for 4 to 14 year olds with new nursery and senior camp.

Green Peak Franklin and Pelz Manchester Colorado Colorado School For Women Burr and Burton Seminary Betty Pelz Betty Red Cross Burr and Burton Seminary Teachers’ Association North Shire Martin Franklin East Dorset Bobbie Franklin Darien Conn YMCA Franklins Dartmouth University of Connecticut Route 7 Manchester Center

Vermont towns get 1976 revenue sharing allotments

The Vermont League of Cities and Towns reports 1976 revenue-sharing allotments with Vermont expected to receive about 12 percent more in fiscal 1976 than 1975. The VLTC notes personal income growth lagging the national rate while tax effort keeps pace. A county-by-county listing for Bennington County towns and the county totals is provided.

Vermont League of Cities and Towns VLTC Vermont WLTC Bennington County

CBV urges Salmon to back state land use plan

Wilmington CBV endorses Governor Salmon plan to enact a state land use plan before 1977. Letter notes conservation aims amid energy, industry, housing needs and urges reasonable standards. Signatories include CBV board members Mrs Verne Howe and James C. Lake lists.

Wilmington Citizens For A Better Vermont CBV Thomas P. Salmon Charles A. McIsaac Salmon Verne B. Howe Melane Howe Jonathan Bump Helen du Mont Gene Godt Shirley Schommer Richard L. Weil

Dorset Fair Brings 120 Dealers To Village Green July 12

Dorset prepares for a biennial fair on July 12 with about 120 wagons and caravans displaying antiques. The event, managed by Betty Forbes and Frances Phipps, features a treasure chest, burgers, parking, and sales by dealers from New England, New York, and Pennsylvania. A Transcendental Meditation lecture is also announced at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church.

Dorset Betty Forbes Frances Phipps East Hartford Conn Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Walter McNamara Robert Sheridan Nathan Ricker Russell Weston Jack Sawyer James Stannard Rogers Flynn Frank Gregory Rhys Evans Church Street John Stannard Victor Bennett Nicholas Miller Fred Bovey Harriet Bryant New England New York Pennsylvania

White Creek group notices and local activities

White Creek Children Day observed at Jermain Church on June 15 during the 9 a.m. service with youth leading under Mrs. Robert Cook and Ernest Warren. United Methodist Women met June 4 hosted by Mrs. Maurice Perry. program by Mrs. Warren Taber discussed the Equal Rights Amendment. Next meeting July 2 at Mrs. Taber's home. Jane Tudor guest of Eva Dunigan in Petersburg. Lisa Austin of Jolly Janes 4-H Club walked 14 miles in Argyle. Maureen Hulihan hosted a pajama party for her 13th birthday with ten guests from Hoosick Falls and White Creek. Five Jolly Janes members judged at Greenwich on June 5. blue awards to Jane Perry and Lori Andrew. red awards to Amy Andrew, Jane Tudor, and Mary Robinson for sewing projects. Henry Brace a patient at Putnam Memorial Hospital.

Jermain Church Robert Cook Ernest Warren United Methodist Women Maurice Perry Warren Taber Perry Bugbee Taber Maureen Hulihan Hoosick Falls White Creek The Jolly Janes Greenwich Jane Perry Lori Andrew Amy Andrew Jane Tudor Mary Robinson

Vermont Blue Laws Support Backed by Retail Association

The Vermont Retail Association released a survey showing 76 percent of members favor the Blue Laws and 10 percent object only mildly to Sunday business, while Attorney General Diamond urged pausing Blue Law prosecutions until courts clarify the statute. Separately Senators Stafford and Leahy urged Agriculture Secretary Butz to set 8 percent parity for dairy milk payments and quarterly calculations, citing rising production costs and a 20 percent farmer exodus in Vermont.

Vermont M. Jerome Diamond Washington UPI Robert Stafford R-Vt Patrick Leahy D-Vt Agriculture Earl Butz Butz Stafford Leahy

Three women charged with harboring Windsor escapee in Vermont

Martha Boucher 30 Mary Ann Casey 30 and Donna Therrien 27 pled innocent in Burlington District Court and were released on recognizance after allegedly letting Arthur Beshaw 21 hide in their West Allen Street apartment following his Windsor prison escape. Beshaw and two others Steven Murray 20 of East Middlebury and Robert Reuschel 23 of Burlington were recaptured after climbing prison walls.

Winooski UPI Windsor Martha Boucher Mary Ann Casey Donna Therrien Vermont Burlington Arthur Beshaw West Allen Street Beshaw Steven Murray East Middlebury Robert Reuschel

Call grows to fire CPS chief over abuse case

Berkshire educators and relatives demand firing Thomas A. Duane of Children's Protective Services after alleging mishandling of Walter Gerwaski III case. They say a social worker was not seen despite repeated requests following a report of a black eye and bruises at a day care. Officials say no comment yet.

Pittsfield Elizabeth Guyette Teachers’ Association Children’s Protective Services Thomas A. Duane CPS Walter Gerwaski III Walter Gerwaski Family and Children Service Guyette Ms. Russell Duane Walter Berkshire Center For Families and Children Berkshire Mental Health Center

Pharmacy license revoked for Wall and Colonial Pharmacy

The state Board of Registration for Pharmacy revoked the license of Leon A. Wall and that of Colonial Pharmacy at 152 South St in Pittsfield after three hearings finding multiple violations of the Controlled Substances Act. The board cited failure to account for an estimated 65 000 to 90 000 capsules or tablets and also noted altered prescriptions and unauthorized dispensing. Wall’s attorney said an appeal would be pursued if an order is issued, arguing lack of warrants at entry.

Pittsfield State Board of Registration For Pharmacy Leon A. Wall Wall Colonial Pharmacy South St Lawrence Murray Winchester

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