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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1976

Page

8

Pownal gun shop permit approved by zoning board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a conditional permit to Robert Verhaeghe of North Adams to operate a gun shop on Route 7 in Pownal Center with security measures and a 22 mm caliber limit firing no closer than 300 feet to the highway. The board adjourned a rear setback variance for a storage shed to allow a site inspection, and approved additions to a trailer and Kaiser's Shell Station as well as a roof extension for Jaeger Haus. Attending members were E Brown, A Mason, D Austin, H Armstrong, R Pettit and S Cottrell.

Pownal Zoning Board of Adjustment Robert Verhaeghe North Adams Mass Route 7 Pownal Center Verhaeghe Kenneth Schwebel Main Street Donald Pruden North Pownal Jaeger Haus Ewald Lange Kaiser’s Shell Station Clayton Kaiser E. Kenneth Brown A. Daniel Mason Dennis Austin Herb Armstrong Robert Pettit Sam Cottrell

County Review Sought For Federal Funding Applications

Arlington notes Bennington County Regional Commission reviews grant requests including a $4.44 million Title I education fund and Part B pass through of $122,800. Other requests total about 204k for prosecution, defender training, and a Burlington quilt industry program with comments due mid May to late June 1976.

Arlington Bennington County ESEA The Justice Commission Office of Attorney General Office of the Defender General Burlington Bennington St. Johnsbury Champlain Valley Champlain Valley Work

Zoning Grants Two Permits in Manchester for Kinsey and Garlic John’s

The Manchester zoning board approved a 1A by 23-foot extension for Garlic John’s restaurant at Routes 11 and 30, allowed as a pre existing non conforming use due to street line setback, for storage. Veterinarian James Kinsey received permission for a 22 by 16-foot storage addition to his Cottage Street home, with a variance granted due to lot physical limitations despite setback rules.

Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment James Kinsey Richard Maureen Comello Kinsey Cottage Street

Mrs Manoogian Installed as Elks Aux President

Mrs. Joseph Manoogian was installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks at a May 8 ceremony in the Elks clubhouse. Past presidents performed the installation and officers named include Mrs. William Fitzpatrick as installing officer and Mrs. Harold Doyle as marshal, with a reception dinner and social evening to follow.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Joseph Manoogian Michael Brewster Richard Ogden

Pownal Community Activities Include Scouting and Meetings

Pownal hosts religious education for grades 1-8 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church this Saturday 10 to 11 15 am at Pownal Elementary. Girl Scout troops 489 and 391 meet Saturday at 1 2 pm and 1 30 pm respectively at the Pownal Recreational Community Center and elementary school. Badges awarded for 1975 76 year with sewing weaving and other specialties. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Saturday 8 pm at the center. Church services Sunday 10 15 am at North Pownal Congregational with a sermon on The darkness and the light. Women’s Fellowship meets Monday 7 30 pm. Spaghetti supper May 8 thanked volunteers and donors. Pownal Girls Softball League seeks volunteers. funds from PTG may revert without help. Contact Mrs Nancy Farnum 442 4563.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Pownal Beth Bratcher Corrie Lawson Melinda Jelley Jane Bisson Cindy Mason Lori Farnum Marcy Andrews Allison Ann Burdick Lisa Gibb Wanda Garrison Linda Gallette Theresa Gallette Owen George North Pownal Congregational Church Mountain Congregational Churches Windsor Congregational Church Windsor Mass Women’s Fellowship of the Church Merrill Eliven Ener Iniee P.T.G Nancy Farnum

4-H Auction To Benefit Southern Vermont Tour

An auction to raise funds for the 4-H Southern Vermont Heritage Tour will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street in Bennington. Items include sofa and chair, socket wrenches, bikes, sports gear, skis, antiques, lamps, dishes, a TV stand, ski parkas, kitchen table, books, radios, and more.

Vermont Second Congregational Church Hillside Street Bennington

Three Manchester youths treated for drug overdoses

Manchester police reported three youths, including two 14-year-olds and a 19-year-old, were taken to Putnam Memorial Hospital on Sunday May 9 after overdoses of an undetermined drug. All were released. police investigation continues.

Manchester Putnam Memorial Hospital

Arlington Historical Society May meeting and events

The Arlington Historical Society holds a regular meeting May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Community House Route 7 with speaker Jane Gardner on The Political History of Vermont as part of the Bicentennial year theme. Also, the Arlington Fish & Game Club sponsors a kids fishing derby this Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Warm Brook clubhouse, with refreshments and prizes. The Arlington School Board meets May 19 at 7 p.m. to discuss summer repairs end of year information a summer driver education course and a financial report.

The Arlington Historical Society Route Vermont Arlington Fish & Game Club Warm Brook Arlington School Board Giebel Betty Jones Hugh Johnston Rick Hawley Arlington Volunteer Fire Department East Arlington

Arlington museum project advances with July 4 parade plan

Arlington Area Bicentennial Committee reports progress on Farn and Home Museum addition to the Rescue Squad building. A work party is set for Saturday and Sunday at 8 am, volunteers to bring tools. Opening ceremonies planned for May 29 at 3 pm include a bicentennial flag presentation and performances by Gertrude Bell, Green Mountain Singers, and The Great Brendini.

Arlington Farn and Home Arlington Area Bicentennia Committee Clyde Dunlap Sunderland Gertrude Bell Green Mountain Brendini Harry Hayden Amy Stroffoleno Edith

Manchester Discount Named Redemption Center

Manchester Discount Beverages on Routes 11 and 30 is officially designated as a returnable bottle and can redemption center by the Vermont Agency of Environmental Conservation. Retail stores in the Manchester area may refuse returns and send customers to the center, which handles about 25,000 bottles and cans weekly, roughly two thirds of local returns.

Manchester Vermont Agency of Environmental Conservation Discount Beverages Richard Broderick

Roberta Cramer Elected Legion Aux President

Roberta Cramer was elected president of the Hoosick Post American Legion Auxiliary at a State Armory meeting. Past President Helen Restino installed officers including Rose Martelle Eleanor Rancourt Dorothy Roys Helen Bakaitis Doris Auering Josephine Fitzpatrick and Ethel Barrier. The group announced a May poppy sale on 13 and 14 and plans for Memorial Day parade with a June 3 meeting at the Armory.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Roberta Cramer Hoosick Post, American Legion Auxiliary State Armory Church Steet Helen Restino Rose Martelle Eleanor Rancourt Dorothy Roys Helen Bakaitis Doris Auering Josephine Fitzpatrick Ethel Barrier Angie Carelli Jessie Weddington Rensselaer County Armory

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