Vermont school directors hear on new laws and cases
The Ver mont State School Directors Association meeting at Molly Stark School reviewed new federal and state laws affecting education. Charles Nichols summarized laws from Washington and a state legislature package including at large voting in union districts. The group discussed malapportionment lawsuits, student rights hearings, parental access to records, and potential federal funding impacts. Officers Orrin Griffis, Joseph Crossman, Mary Moriarty, and Griffis were re nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Vermont State School Directors Association
Molly Stark
Washington
Charles Nichols
USSDA
ACLU
Mt. Anthony
Supreme Court
Stephen Brandewene
State Education
Brandewene
Congress
Nichols
Orrin Griffis
Joseph Crossman
Mary Moriarty
Griffis
Montpelier
Maine Central fined for spills in Vermont and Maine
The Maine Central Railroad faces 750 dollars in penalties for a diesel oil spill into Moose Lake and Passumpsic River near Johnsbury Vermont last fall and 1,500 dollars for a derailment into Lake Messalonskee Belgrade Maine. The EPA and Coast Guard noted probable river spread and a swift current carrying oil toward the Connecticut River. The company cooperated with Vermont officials in cleanup and accepted responsibility for cleanup costs.
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Boston
VPI
Maine Central Railroad
Johnsbury
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lake Messalonskee
Belgrade
Maine
Vermont
Moose Lake
Passumpsic River
Passumpsc
Connecticut River
EPA
MCR
U.S. Coast Guard
Pope
Vermont Department of Water Resources
Hayes Niles Hayes-Niles wedding in Bennington
Evelyn Ruth Niles daughter of Edward M. Niles and Lillian A. Niles married Michael David Hayes son of Mrs. Claire Bent and the late Norris Hayes at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Bennington. The Rev. Kenneth W Costin officiated with Cynthia Senecal maid of honor and Richard Hayes best man. Reception at Loyal Order of Moose Hall followed, couple to reside at 231 Division St Bennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Ruth Niles
Edward M. Niles
Cambridge
N.Y
Lillian A. Niles
East Dorset
Michael David Hayes
Claire Bent
Bennington
Norris Hayes
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Kenneth W. Costin
Cynthia Senecal
Richard Hayes
Keene, N.H
Judith Bushee
Charlotte Harris
Chester Depot
Wallace Hayes
Robbie Hayes
Loyal Order of Moose
Spring Thing at Second Congregational Church May 31
Area residents are reminded of the Spring Thing to be held May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church on Hillside Street. Bennington Junior Women sponsor the event to benefit the Bicentennial Mini-park and items include handmade crafts plants food a white elephant sale and paintings by Nancy Dupont Julie ONeill Judy Haight and Carolyn Martin.
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Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Bennington
Nancy Dupont
Julie O’neill
Judy Haight
Carolyn Martin
Bennington Debuts Bicycle Safety Day Clinic Parade
A free bicycle inspection and preventive maintenance clinic will be offered along with a bicycle rodeo and parade as Bennington hosts its first Bicycle Safety Day this Saturday at a local venue.
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Bennington
Obituaries and bike day safety clinic held in Vermont
Obituaries for Timothy S. Gilbert 18 of Manchester and Leo A. Charbonneau of Manchester note services at First Congregational Church and St. Pauls Church with burial in Dellwood and St Columbans. A bicycle safety day at a Bennington Recreation Center features inspections, rodeo events, and a safety parade led by VFW volunteers. Fr. Clancy led rosary at Brewster Funeral Home. Ernest W. Mills funeral held in Manchester Center with burial in Dorset Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Timothy Stuart Gilbert
Bennington
Manchester
First Congregational Church
Jerome J. Hevey Jr
Thomas Pelton
William Hermann
Mark McEliven
Alan Wilcox
Dellwood Cemetery
Mr. Hevey
Brewster
Manchester Center
Leo A. Cherbonneau
Putnam Memorial Hospital
St. Paul’s
VFW
Ernest W. Mills
Dorset
Clearwater
Fla
Brewster Funeral Home
Hal C. Miller
United Church of
East Rupert
Robert Welz
Donald Cadiz
David Cadiz
Bruce Meachem
Sidney Meachem
Maple Hill Cemetery
Mr. Miller
Bicycle Safety Day Coupon Clip and Bring to Recreation Center
Those wishing to participate in Bicycle Safety Day should clip and fill the coupon and bring it with them to the recreation center on Saturday. The notice directs attendees to prepare ahead and attend at the community venue.
VFW Auxiliary Plans Parades Dinners and Memorial Day Events
VFW Auxiliary members of Post 1332 meet at the Post rooms on North Street Bennington Saturday at 9 a.m. to place flags on graves. A ham and cabbage dinner follows 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Post rooms, $2.50, with a 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. dance by Dan Collette and United Band. Sunday 8:45 a.m. memorial service at the Veterans Home. Monday parades: 8:30 a.m. meeting at North Bennington School, 10 a.m. at MAU Junior High for the Bennington parade.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1332
Post Rooms
North Street
Bennington
VFW Post 1332
Dan Collette
United Band
VFW
Post 1332
Veterans’ Home
Corbett
Gold Star
North Bennington
Church Street
MAU Junior High
Bendi
Main Street
Bennington Man to Celebrate 90th Birthday
Leon W Eldred of 506A Main St Bennington a Hoosick native and 63 year Mt Anthony Masons member will celebrate his 90th birthday in two days Born May 23 1885 he worked for the A J Holden family in Old Bennington for 62 years He has been a master mason since 1913 and is the lodge custodian for Mt Anthony lodge serving many years
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Leon W. Eldred
Main St
Bennington
Hoosick
N.Y
Mt. Anthony Lodge of Masons
A.J. Holden
Old Bennington
Mt. Anthony Lodge
Engaged Terese Louise Fair to Harvey Campbell
Mr and Mrs Harold F Fair of 114 South St Bennington announce the engagement of their daughter Terese Louise to Harvey Campbell son of Carl Campbell and Marjorie Bevins of Bennington An Aug 30 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. Fair
South St., Bennington
Terese Louise
Harvey Campbell
Carl Campbell
Marjorie Bevins
Bennington
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VSSDA
Explorers
Plattsburgh
N.Y. Air Force Base
Hinzy
Military Assistance Safety and Traffic
MAST
Air Force
New York
James Murtha
Burlington
Degautels
Maine Central
Hayes-Niles
Michael and
Evelyn Hayes
Bennington Briefs
Edith Stanley
Hawaii
Garant
Air Force Base
Ann Oor
Timothy S. Gilbert
Leo A. Charbonneau
Safety Clinic
National Safety Council
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Bennington County Extension Service
Optimist International
Hunt- Wesson Foods
Vermont Dept. of Motor Vehicles
7-Up Co
McDonald’s
Bennington Recreation Dept
New England Telephone Co
Bennington Police Department
Better Cable TV
Giard’s Bike Shop
Bennington Pedal People
Bennington Chamber of Commerce
Town Recreation Center
Davy Jones Locker
Cap'n Davy
Southern VT
Petco Mini Mart
Northside Drive
Ludlow
Chats
By Crissa
Main St. Bennington
Colonial Shopping Ctr
Williamstown
Mass
Krawczyk Leon W. Eldred
Fair-Campbell
Kelvinator
Ates
Bennington, VT
Capezio
Vabeni
Vabeni & Patio
WeEr Lis
SAS Mastercharge & Bankamericard
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