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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1972

Page

5

Hoosick Falls groups campaign for Reynolds Gilchrest Memorial

Hoosick Falls residents push a 25 000 dollar fund drive toward a 120 000 dollar Reynolds Gilchrest Memorial building. Philip Leonard cites school faculty donations and student pledges totaling seven thousand five hundred to date with upcoming events including cake sales, raffles, and community fishbowl fundraisers led by teachers and volunteers.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Resnolds Foundation Reynolds Gilchrest Philip Leonard Teachers Association of the Hoosick Falls Central School Leonard William Gilchrest Joh Liporace Ladies Soap Bowling League Charlotte Houlihan Charles Frazier

Falls board and Civil Service clarify misunderstandings

HOOSICK FALLS NY Four representatives of the state and county Civil Service Commissions met with the Village Board to resolve long standing misunderstandings. The session outlined the duties of village employees under Civil Service, including roster classifications and filing applications. Substitutes are treated as part time if their weekly hours or yearly pay fall under set thresholds. A follow up meeting in Troy will update the Hoosick Falls list with competitive and noncompetitive status and proper job descriptions.

Hoosick Falls N.Y State County Civil Service Commissions Dohrias. Murphy Civil Service Stephen Watts Municipal Civil Service Division Alice Hartnett Troy Millard B. Campbell Schenectady Mensselaer County Commission George F Watts County Commission Cred

North Hoosick Fire Destroys Auto Shop After Two-Hour Fight

A three alarm blaze in North Hoosick on Pine Street near Route 22 leveled Johnny's George and Auto Repair Shop. Fifty firefighters from multiple companies battled the fire for about two hours until it burned to the ground. One injury reported. the owner, Roland Jennings of Hoosick Falls, was present in the garage when the fire started. Sheriff’s deputies investigated the incident.

North Hoosick N.Y Johnny's George and Auto Repair Pine Street Route 22 North Hoosick Mre Company Hoosick Falls Hoosick White Creek Fire Company Dgner John Benkaski Roland Jennings Keltherman Paul K. Lang Charles Ning Ronald J. Hasbrouck Renssélaer County

Centenary themed Grange gathering hosts night of events

Ethan Allen Grange in Manchester hosted a Centennial themed program with colonial dress. Sharon Snow of Sunderland was chosen as agriculture queen and will compete in Randolph Center May 20 with escort Clarence Haynes of Middletown Springs Grange. Various readings and performances celebrated Grange history and rural life, with donations to Camp Thorpe and the Counter fund and Pomona events planned for May 16 and July 23 at Camp Ona dawa.

Randolph Center Miss Snow Clarence Haynes Middletown Springs Grange Wilcox Warren Clough Theresa Wood Shaftsbury The Grange K.F.D Belle Decker Batteriill Grange Jennie Stewart Pawlet Plano Decker Vermont George Cooledge State College University of Vermont College Vermont Grange Rutland Herald George Cowledge Blanchard Stone Rose Gleason Bensington Umbrella Sisters Hazel Hagan William Hattat Stewart Hore Ec Miss" Hogan Pomona Camp Thorpe Camp Ondawa James Connell Stamford

Correction: May 15 Talk at Manchester School Cafeteria

The Banner corrects an error in the May issue listing Charles Nichols of the Vermont Association of School Directors. His talk on The Responsibility of School Boards is scheduled for May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Manchester Elementary School cafeteria, sponsored by the Manchester PTA.

Manchester Charles Nichols Vermont Association of School Directors Worthy Inn Nichols Manchester Plementary Manchester Pta

Eagle Square wall to be restored at Stradsbury project

Shaftsbury selectmen and town planning commission reached agreement with Eagle Square officials to retain the South face of the original helleronom. After a joint meeting, the 10¢-year-old wall will be rebuilt with the eagle and original lettering as part of the Double Eagle expansion permit. The wall collapse followed February’s wind storm and April’s $16,000 replacement cost was deemed unjustified.

Shaftsbury Town Planning Commission Eagle Square Helleronom

The Pawnals Class Meeting in Pownal Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Class of the Pawnal United Methodist Church meets Friday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Lillian Bussen's home with Mr. and Mrs. Joh Maxmillian in charge and Mrs. Daisy Dorman assisting. A follow-up well baby clinic occurs Friday May 26 from 9 30 to 10 30 a.m. at the Pownal Center firehouse for any child needing care, contact Mrs. Joann Anderson at 823 5607 or the Pownal Center school.

Triple S Pawnals Pamela Blakeman Pawnal Pownal Center Joann Anderson

Williams College students present public planning reports

In Williamstown Williams College will host 34 students and 49 group members presenting 16 public and private planning studies from Northern Berkshire County and adjoining New York and Vermont. Topics include a tri city sports arena jail for Rensselaer County elderly street corner park and historic preservation. A jury of architects planners and attorneys will probe the projects.

Williamstown Mass Berkshire County New York Vermont Williams College Weston Language Center Rensselaer County Bugle Street North Adams Hennington Pownal Sheafe Satterthwaite Tombannock Reservoir Troy N.Y East Greenbush State of Vermont Satterbaite New York State

Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club Derby set at Dailey's Pond

The Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club will hold its annual fishing Derby at Dailey's Pond on Saturday for children 12 and under. It runs from 1 to 2 p m with sign up starting at 12 20 p m.

Hale Mountain Fish and Game Club Dailey's Pond

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