Legislator's Report On Vermont Budget And Debates
Montpelier March 12, 1971 The House spent most of the week on the appropriation bill led by R. Marshall Witten and a committee, debating state aid to education at 28.2 million with a four quarterly payment plan raising it to 28.4 million, amid votes 45 100 91 51 36 108 63 80 92 87. A balanced budget emerged with no new tax beyond a gasoline cent, while public hearings drew large turnouts on highway, fire marshal, deer herd and interest ceiling topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Marshall Witten
Bennington
Edward J. Conlin
Windsor
George E. Little Jr
Burlington
Douglas S. Tudhope
S. Burlington
Oreste V. Valsangiacomo
D-73
Barre
John E. Hancock
R- 40
East Hardwick
Witten
Student Assistance Corp
Vermont
UVM
Senate
Highway Department
New England
Horticulture Courses Offered at Mt Anthony Center
Mt Anthony Area Vocational Center offers two adult evening horticulture courses in plant science. Introduction to Plant Science runs Tuesdays 7 to 10 pm in the MAUHS greenhouse for 10 meetings starting March 23, focused on soils, propagation, lawn care, diseases and pests. Intermediate Plant Sciences covers grafting, landscape design and plant material with weeklyWednesday 7 to 10 pm sessions starting March 24. Class size limited to 12 with a $15 fee. Call 447 7511 Ext 33 to enroll before March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Area
MAUHS
Vermont to Build 400000 KW Fossil Plant Near Burlington
Burlington officials and state utility leaders announced a new fossil fueled power plant for the Champlain Valley south of Burlington. The 400000 kilowatt plant is slated for completion in 1976 with Westinghouse Electric Corp. to supply the turbine. L Douglas Meredith and Glen M McKibben led the meeting with William Stebbins of Burlington Electric Light Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
Champlain Valley
L. Douglas Meredith
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Meredith
Glen M. McKibben
Green Mountain Power Corp
William Stebbins
Burlington Electric Light Department
Westinghouse Electric Corp
CWPS
Vermont Electric Power Co
VELCO
Power Company
Leicester River
West Salisbury
Little Otter Creek
Vergennes
Vernon
CVPS
Rescue Squad Elects Kane as President and Officers
Kane Daniel succeeds Andre Betit as president of the Bennington Rescue Squad at the annual election. Vice president is Martin McCue, succeeding Robert Lawton. Alfred A. Pinsonneault re elected treasurer, Raymond Dewey recording secretary. Gale Harrington succeeds McCue as corresponding secretary. Ray Crosier named captain, Edwin Austin lieutenant. Coin card drive begins in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kane
Andre Betit
Bennington
Martin McCue
Robert Lawton
Alfred A. Pinsonneault
Raymond Dewey
Gale Harrington
McCue
Ray Crosier
Steve Crawford
Edwin Austin
Daniel Iggins
Bennington Post Office extends Friday hours to 7 p.m
Postmaster Stanley J Pekalski announced that starting Friday March 19 window service at the Bennington Post Office will run to 7 p m This change eliminates window service on Saturdays The lobby remains open for lock box holders and a call window serves firm holdouts on Saturdays
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Post Office
Stanley J. Pekalski
Pekalski
Military Funeral For William J Clifford Held At Sacred Heart
The military funeral for World War II army veteran William J Clifford of 807 Main Street was held at Sacred Heart Church with a Requiem High Mass led by Rev Charles Wallen C S C. A Mahar and Son Funeral Home service preceded the Mass and bearers included Anthony Pello Hector Pinsonneault Albert Krawczyk Ralph R Bennett Jr Francis Patten and Warner Jauch. Representing the VFW Auxiliary were Mrs Helen Davis and Mrs Janet LeBlanc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Clifford
Main St
Sacred Heart Church
Charles Wallen
C.S.C
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Anthony Pello
Hector Pinsonneault
Albert Krawczyk
Ralph R. Bennett Jr
Francis Patten
Warner Jauch
VFW
Helen Davis
Janet LeBlanc
John Hamilton
St. Francis de Sales Church
Francis Brunina
Clifford
Patten
Jauch
Park Lawn Chapel
Syracuse
Albany
Plattsburgh
N.Y
Bellflower
Calif
Pittsfield
Mass
Three Newcomers Introduced at Welcome Wagon Meeting
Thursday night Welcome Wagon gathering at Mrs. Joan Johnson home welcomed three newcomers, Patricia Ormsbee, Patty Hoefer, and another guest. The event highlighted neighborhood integration and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Johnson
Patricia Ormsbee
Patty Hoefer
Maple market program aims to cut costs for maple products
The U S Forest Service plans a Burlington market program with University of Vermont help to boost maple product income across the 14 state maple belt. Senator Aiken notes the grant, research focus, and expanded production potential amid snow and price pressures near $10 a gallon in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
U.S. Forest Service
Burlington
George Aiken
R-Vt
Congress
Forest Service
University of Vermont
Aiken
Bennington court actions include multiple plea deals and fines
Thomas Gautherr, 21, released on $500 bail after pleading not guilty to breach of peace from a March 13 attack on Judith Gauthier. Other cases: Guy Dunham 17 to plea not guilty in a March 5 assault on Denise Martin. Anna White 40 to seek counsel for a July bad check. Hogan 21 pleads not guilty to drunk driving. Ernest Wilkinson 20 and Stanley Wilkinson 16 fined for vehicle-related charges. James Choppy 28 pleads to DWI and license violations. Edward Brooks 37 pays fine for careless driving and license offenses. Paul Mooney 24 pleads guilty to license violation. Patricia McRae 45 fined for license issue. Mary Runyon 18 fined for improper registration. Twelve additional cases listed with various fines and arraignments. Students from Catamount Elementary observed court proceedings and questioned Trooper Crowson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington District Court
Thomas Gautherr
North St
Judith Gauthier
Putnam Street
Robert E. Cummings Jr
Guy E. Dunham
Dewey Street Extension
Denise Martin
Main Street
Bennington
Dunham
Anna L. White
Salem
N.Y
Howell
Arlington
Cambridge Valley National
William K. Hogan
Ernest L. Wilkinson
Shaftsbury
Stanley
U.S. 7
James F. Choppy
Grove St
Hunt Street
Edward P. Brooks
Fairview Road
Woodford
Paul D. Mooney
U.S
Patricia J. McRae
Pownal
Mary G. Runyon
Fair Haven
N.J
Norman D’amico
Catamount
Richard J. Crowson
Local student sues Burlington tow operator over car removal
Barry W. Hickok, a Johnson State College student and former Bennington resident, sues Frank Smith of Getty Service Station in Chittenden County Court. Hickok seeks $717 for alleged conversion and improper vehicle detainment after his 1965 sedan was towed on February 22 from private property. He claims $217 in damages for deprivation of rights, $200 for two days’ control of the car, and $300 for claimed transmission damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Bennington
Barry W. Hickok
Chester J. Hickok
Burgess Road
Johnson State College
Hickok
Chittenden County
Vermont Legal Aid Inc
Frank Smith
Getty
South Winooski Avenue
U.S
Smith
Miss Eagan Competes In Pierce College Pageant
Miss Kristina Eagan daughter of Paul Eagan of Bennington will compete in the sixth annual Miss Pierce College for Women Pageant held Saturday March 20 at 8 pm in the Merrimack Valley Regional High School auditorium Penacook New Hampshire. A Mt Anthony Union High School graduate and first year student at East Concord college she studies airline and travel secretarial program. For talent she will perform a comedy skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristina Eagan
Paul Eagan
Bennington
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Legislator’s Report
Montpelier
Lake Champlain Region
Kane
Postal Service
Herbert Eastman
Bessie G. Eastman
Herbert
Shelton
Ida A. Mattison
Hanson- Walbridge
Thomas D. Steffen
Second Congregational Church
Leon Foster Jr
Clyde Young Jr
Willis Hunt
Curtis Bogardus
Wallace Mattison Jr
Irwin Mattison
Park Lawn Cemetery
Order Eastern Star Service
Rose Mattison
Mt. Anthony
OES
Mattison
Stafford
England
Michael Pratt
Joan Zwynenburg
Bennington Child Day Care Inc
Bennington Museum
John Page
Bennington County
Monument Plaza
Shopper's Service
Greenberg & Son, C. Main
Johnson
Miss
Eagan
Or Lok
America
Ibennington Hunt ST
North Adams
Eagle Street
American Express
Weet
American Express Company
County National Bank
Bennington & Arlington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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