Burr and Burton seeks $800000 capital fund drive
Burr and Burton Seminary launches an $800000 capital fund drive to support a major expansion plan including a $500000 gym complex. Trustees announced planned public solicitation in two weeks, with 105000 raised so far mainly from private donors. A regional art show and facility upgrades are also outlined, with support from Manchester voters and consideration of Danby and Dorset funding next year.
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Russ Garland
Manchester
Burr and Burton Seminary
BBS
North Shire
Donald Powers
Arthur Groves
Houghton D. Pearl
Pearl
Elizabeth Pelz
Teachers’ Association
Danby
Dorset
Douglas P. Shaw
Burr
Burton
Congress
Speed Reading Course To Begin in Benn
The Institute of Speed Reading, Inc. plans a 24 hour course open to anyone over 13 offering a 1000 wpm reading speed and improved comprehension after eight weeks. It includes study and test taking skills, requires one weekly evening class, and features free one hour orientation meetings at the Bennington Recreation Center on Gage Street with special tuition for qualifying students and family options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Speed Reading, Inc
Bennington Recreation Center
Gage Street
High speed chase ends in collision in Hoosick Falls
James R. Mason 35 of North Adams Mass arrested by New York State troopers after a high speed pursuit from the Vermont line along Route 7 ending in a collision at South Street Hoosick. Barbone and Zagursky injured. Mason head injuries. All treated released at Samaritan Hospital Troy. Mason charged with DWI driving with revoked license 3rd degree reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. Arraigned before Brunswick Town Justice and remanded to Rensselaer County Jail without bail.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
James R. Mason
North Adams
Mass
New York State
Ralph Barbone
J.J. Zagursky
Brunswick Station
Vermont Line
South Street
Hoosick
Barbone
Zagursky
Mason
Samaritan Hospital
Troy
Brunswick Town
Walter Webster
Rensselaer County
Rev Walter Miller visits North Bennington parish roots
Former St John the Baptist pastor Rev Walter F Miller now retired in South Norwalk Conn returned Monday to North Bennington to visit old friends and parishioners and celebrate Mass at St John the Baptist Church which he helped remodel. The parish’s current pastor is Rev Michael A Demasi. In town, the North Bennington Thrift Shop highlights include an embroidered bedspread an antique sewing machine a magazine rack and spring clothes with donations of paperbacks and knick knacks, tax deductible through sponsor United Counseling Service. Hours are Wednesday to Friday 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Walter F. Miller
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
North Bennington
South Norwalk
North
The
United Counseling Service
Grass fires doused in multiple North Bennington locations
North Bennington Fire Department crews answered Monday evening to extinguish grass fires at several spots in the north village. The rear area of St. John the Baptist Cemetery on Upper Mechanic Street burned shortly after 7. Fire crews also tackled fires at Welling Field and Puddin Hill. Welling Field suffered a Saturday noon blaze, fanned by high winds, leaving the hill face scorched and the upper slope aflame before firefighters arrived.
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North Bennington
Arlington road crew turmoil as resignations trigger bid for foreman
Arlington voters learn three resignations leave Ralph Morse and his sons out of road crew. Robert Stroffelene and Reginald Jennings join Greg Wright as initial applicants for the spot, while selectmen George Novotny Henry Breunich and Robert Lindsey review bids between John Deere and Caterpillar graders. Local debate focuses on grader choice costs and qualifications for the new road foreman, with residents urging prompt replacement and accountability.
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Arlington
Robert Stroffelene
Reginald Jennings
Greg Wright
Ralph Morse
Leslie
Clem
John Deere
Selectmen
Henry Breunich
Rolls Royce
Novotny
Morse
Deere
Stroffelene
Leo Budro
Daniel Hoffman
Breunich
Hoffman
Ralph
Orvis shooting school approved for another year in Manchester
In a brief meeting the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Orvis Co shooting school for another year and learned that Peter Palmer of Dorset will first submit plans for the Old Tavern to the planning commission. ZBA will review that project April 12. The shooting school has operated for two years on Leigh Perkins land off River Road and must be reviewed yearly. Nearby resident Frank
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Manchester
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Orvis Co
Peter Palmer
Dorset
Planning Commission
ZBA
Orvis
Leigh Perkins
River Road
Frank
Arlington Churches Call For Blood Bank Support
Arlington pastors unite urging Wednesday blood drive at St. Margaret I Church Route 7. Winter illness reduced donors while need rises. 17 year olds may donate with no parental consent. 66 older require physician approval. Bloodmobile operates 1 to 6 pm with free parking and snacks.
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Arlington
Thomas Salmon
Red Cross Bloodmobile
St. Margaret I Church
Pownal Scout Den Two Meeting Tonight
Pownal Cub Scout Den Two will meet at 7 30 tonight at the home of Mrs Diane Zangari. Choir rehearsal at the Pownal Baptist Church will be held Wednesday at 6 30 p m followed by the weekly prayer meeting at 7 30. The Pownal Senior Citizens luncheon will be held Wednesday at noon at the North Pownal Congregational Church.
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Cub
Diane Zangari
Pownal Baptist Church
Pownal
North Pownal Congregational Church
Master magician Brendini to perform at Sunderland potluck
Sunderland The Sunderland School Association schedules a potluck supper for Saturday evening April 3 at 6 pm in the elementary school. Milk coffee and tea provided. diners bring their own silverware. Admission is 1 dollar, 25 cents for children under 12. The Great Brendini will perform feats of conjuration.
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Sunderland
Sunderland School Association
Brendini
Farmers cost sharing due Wednesday in Bennington County
Bennington County farmers may still file cost sharing requests for needed conservation practices under the Agricultural Conservation Program. Enrollment at the County office in the Federal Building on South Street continues until Wednesday March 31. Late requests may be considered if funds remain un obligated after the initial enrollment period.
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Bennington County
Robert Rudd Jr
Federal Building
South Street
Bennington
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John Shuell
David Stewart
Southwest Vermont
St. Paul’s Church
Vermont
St. Michael’s College
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Benn
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Carbona Circle
Withels
Morses
Falls Police
Hoosick Falls Village
Church Street
Christina Carlos
Harold Cottrell
Frank Redden
Steven Gifford
Joseph Carr
Albany
Edward Cruikshank
East Hoosick
Cruikshank
Anl
Stewart’s Bread ’N Butter
Helene Thompson
Arlington School Board
Lindsey
Selectman
Orvis Shooting School
Dupree
Palmer
Main ST
Bennington, VT
Haynes & Kane
Bennington Road
U.S. 7
Javery
Ernest H. Javery
Alan H. Page
Star Electric Incorporated
Monument Plaza
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