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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1970

Page

6

Pownal Parents Hear About Drug Problems

Twenty four members of the Pownal Parent Teacher Group heard Cpl. Paul Huntley of the Vermont State Police discuss drug abuse. A film on marijuana was shown and samples were passed for recognition. Huntley urged reporting suspected cases and noted a Vermont drug problem at high school and college levels. He said elementary use has been found in some areas. He praised student responsiveness and urged more family involvement. The group planned an Easter toy bunny sale with tickets to be distributed at the school and prize drawings on March 26.

Pownal Paul Huntley Vermont Cpl Huntley Cpl. Huntley Mt. Anthony Union High School John C. Kelley John S. Patterson John Bottesi

Bennington County Extension to Elect Five to Advisory Board

Arlington report notes the Bennington County Extension Service annual meeting on Wednesday April 8 at 7 p.m. in Fisher Elementary School. County Extension Agent John C. Page says five residents will be elected to serve on the Advisory Board to aid supervision and planning of cooperative Extension work in the county.

Arlington Bennington County Extension Service Fisher John C. Page Bennington County Cooperative Extension Service Advisory Board

Youth Council Plans Ski Trip from Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls youths will meet to plan a March 18 ski trip to Rock Candy Mountain with night skiing from 6 30 to 10 pm. Tickets are 250 and rentals 3, group prices apply. transportation via school bus funded by the council with sponsorship from the Town Youth Commission. Reservation lists at the Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Marys Academy.

Hoosick Fallls N.Y Rock Candy Mountain Hoosick Falls Town of Hoosick Falls Central School St. Mary's Academy

After School Activities Panel At Hoosick Falls PTA

Hoosick Falls Central School PTA will hold a March 16 meeting in the HFCS Cafeteria at 7pm to weigh whether after school activities are helpful or harmful. Principal William Waterhouse moderates a panel including Mrs. Arthur Smith and others as 30 postcard responses and student posters fuel discussion.

Hoosick Falls N.Y PTA Hoosick Falls Central School HFCS At & Pom William Waterhouse Arthur Smith David Thornton Betty Sharkey Harry Harrison Warren Eastwick James McGuire

Girl Scout Sunday To Be Observed In Pownal

POWNAL Mrs Kathleen Roy Pownal Girl Scout Coordinator announces registration for summer day camp on Saturday April 11 at the Pownal Center Fire House from 10 am to noon Brownies and Junior Scouts eligible and Mrs Joseph Tomasello named to run registrations Girl Scout Sunday observed in Pownal March 15 with Brownie and Junior Troop participation Scouts asked to arrive in uniform five minutes before service at their chosen church.

Pownal Kathleen Roy Pownal Center Joseph Tomasello

Readsboro Names New Road Commissioner Clarence Ross Sr

Readsboro selectmen appoint Clarence Ross Sr as road commissioner for the coming year replacing Hollis Yorke. Voters previously approved appointment by selectmen rather than election. A Girl Scouts program in Pownal Saturday features Brownie and Junior troops performing skits, a World Friendship Fund collection, candlelight closing, and a film age of discovery with refreshments.

Readsboro Clarence Ross Sr Hollis Yorke East Main Street

Resigning state's attorney cites law changes and workload

Former State's Attorney John T. Carmody Jr. outlined reasons for resigning his post, including the shift to a full-time job, private practice pressures, and a new partnership. He praised Bennington County law enforcement changes and supported combining Manchester village and town police into a six-man force. He warned deputy sheriffs require training, discussed sentencing in drug cases, and noted no repercussions from sheriff’s department work.

Manchester John T. Carmody Jr Carmody Vermont Bennington Bennington County Neil Moss Moss Sheriff's Department Thomas P. Whalen Center Hill Manchester Depot Center Hill Road Stratton Bondville Winhall Dorset Terry Tyler Harold Beebe Arlington George M. Fienberg William Fox State Police John P. Morrissey Boston University Law School

Village Board Votes To Buy Police Car And More

HOOLICK FALLS N Y The village board voted to purchase a new police car under state contract paid from the contingency fund Trustee Frank Davock opposed the motion noting the village has only three full time officers and two cars. The board also discussed a garbage contract bid due March 31 and reviewed December and January snow removal costs totaling 14000 with wages and supplies broken out. Health department inspections of the water supply on Feb 16 showed satisfactory quality and new chemical treatment reduced mineral content. Sewage project conditions were updated with DeJulio Co resuming April 26 and a provisional operator attending a state training course next week.

Hoolick Falls N.Y Frank Davock Davock Clyde Dunn DeJulio Co Dunn Joseph Niegoda

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