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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
3
Nancy Simonson will teach eight weekly yoga sessions starting June 1 in Bennington at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street. Intermediate class 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginner 8 to 9 30 p.m. Cost 20 dollars. Pre registration via Sally Stevens 442 8691.
Margot Fritz, national trainer for Parents Anonymous, leads two workshops for starting a state chapter. May 24 at Bethany Church, Montpelier, and May 25 at Episcopal Church, Brattleboro Brattleboro area. Free for parents. in home child care funded. Chapters active in Burlington and Montpelier with Morrisville and St. Johnsbury forming. Call Helen 479-9495 or Laura 223-6600 or Brattleboro Women's Crisis Center 257-7858 for info and reservations.
Joseph A. Young son of Mr and Mrs Fred Young of 123 McKinley Street has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and is taking further training His new address is AB J A Young 009-44-9025 PSC Box 8442 Chanute AFB Ill 61868
Sen Patrick J Leahy told Washington retailers that Vermont s OSHA consultative inspection system encourages voluntary compliance and could guide reforms of OSHA He spoke before Congress on labor issues including OSHA reform ERISA EEO and a proposed Consumer Protection Agency at the American Retail Federation meeting The federation includes 50 state associations including Vermont and 31 national groups Leahy urged lowering red tape for employers while protecting employees.
Real estate guidance by Kathy Hoisington emphasizes choosing a home that fits family lifestyle and daily activities. Consider hobbies, sports, and leisure when evaluating properties rather than dazzling features like pools. Hoisington Realty highlights her leadership roles and licenses in Vermont and New York.
Interviews feature Maria von Trapp of Stowe and Miss Jean and Miss Mary Simpson of East Craftsbury, detailing Vermont roots and settling in Vermont. The issue surveys Champlain Shakespeare Festival, Vermont Hockey School, first Vermont Jazz Festival, and town portraits of Wilmington and Orwell, with color photo essays on porches and summer scenes.
Superior Court Judge Thomas L. Hayes opens the summer session June 6 in Bennington with a docket of 501 pending cases including 128 divorces. Trials include two first degree murder cases and 50 court plus 30 jury trials on the progress calendar, plus 203 civil, 31 miscellaneous and 58 civil jury trials.
State corrections Commissioner Cornelius Hogan named Martin Fitzgerald to deputy in the corrections department. Fitzgerald is currently a Burlington district probation and parole supervisor, replacing Hogan who became corrections commissioner. Other moves include Paul Cavallou leaving Weeks School for Montpelier research director, Jon Whitcomb taking Weeks School post, and tax commissioner appointing Thomas B. Walker as deputy, replacing resigning Charles Goldkamp. Walker is a Windsor CPA and former Green Mountain Furniture Inc. board chairman.
Bennington Post 13 of the American Legion held a reorganization meeting May 11 at Vermont Veterans Home. New officers were elected including Commander State Rep. Lawrence F. Powers and first vice commander Michael Frahar. Powers designated chairman of the five person delegation to the 1977 Department Convention at Jay Peak. A committee of Latif Hayward Luther to find post rooms. A Veterans Administration Mobile Van Unit will visit Bennington June 24 at the A and P lot from 10 am to 2 pm to answer veteran questions.
The Vermont Girl Scout Council announces camp registration deadlines for Sky Acres Camp. Early sessions start before July 15 require June 1 submissions. later sessions require July 1. The eight week season offers one and two week programs for girls in grades 4 through 12 at the Washington Vermont resident camp. Contact the council or troop leaders for details and forms. scholarships available at the council office.
Thirty three candidates for Castleton State College masters of arts in education were announced at May 15 commencement. Beneficiaries include Muriel A. Bohne of the State Department of Education and Dorothy C. Halvorsen of Mt. Anthony Union High School plus Joyce M. Horst, Robert R. Marcoux, and Mary H. Whiteway among others.
Mt Anthony Union High School hosts an all night graduation party planning meeting on Thursday May 26 at 730 p.m. in Room 210. Citizens Band coming May 25 at Cinema I and II. Sign up for 40 channel CB giveaway with any Radio Shack purchase during the movie registers for a one year pass to Cinema I and II. ADV.
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