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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1977

Page

9

North Bennington St Johns Sodality Names Committees

North Bennington St Johns Sodality announces committees for the June meeting: Nominating Mary Meagher Mary Thayer Therese Simmons. dinner Shirley Ann Flood. June meeting Peg Crossman Mary Thayer. A May crowning for parish members and nursing home residents is set for May 29 at 3 30 p m at Prospect Nursing Home. First Communion Class members may participate. Joyce Scarey leads the program and those with garden flowers are asked to bring them.

St. John’s Sodality North Bennington Mary Meagher Mary Thayer Therese Simmons Shirley Ann Flood Peg Crossman the Prospect Nursing Home Joyce Scarey

Manchester Bloodmobile tops quota at Zion Parish drive

Manchester donors at Zion Parish House boosted the Red Cross Bloodmobile past its 110 pint goal with 132 collected. Notable achievements included Claude Campbell reaching six gallons and Marjorie Edgerton four gallons, while Elaine G. Nawrath earned a nine gallon pin. A large volunteer staff and local businesses supported the May 18 drive, with many last week’s donors listed by name.

Manchester Zion Red Cross Claude Campbell Marjorie Edgerton Ruth Stewart Sandra Black Reginal Counsell Robert W. Matt Mildred Markey Beverly Comar Bay Assembly Elizabeth Gilbert C.E. Comar Donald Pierson Joan Zoller Marie Zoufaly Maureen Mutz Brenda Madkour Jean Markey Dorothy Swezey Frances Cocks Irene Cherbonneau Lois Roughgarden Georgette Levis Jean Rubick Hazel He

New England College Holds 13th Commencement Exercises

John C. Alexopoulos of Jamaica, VI and A Scott MacFarlane of Arlington were among 320 graduates awarded bachelor of arts degrees at New England College in Henniker. William E Simon delivered the commencement address after degrees were conferred on candidates from the college's British and American campuses and the School of Continuing Education. Alexopoulos earned BA in physical education health and recreation. MacFarlane earned BA in visual arts.

Henniker N.H John C. Alexopoulos Jamaica A. Scott MacFarlane Arlington New England College School of Continuing Education William E. Simon U.S. Treasury Alexopoulos Liberal Arts College Miriam Alexopoulos MacFarlane R.K. Miles Jr Buck Hill Road

Fitness After Fifty Seminar Series in Rensselaerville

The Center for the Study of Aging Inc plans a weekend program titled Fitness After Fifty Body and Mind in Rensselaerville New York. It features seminars workshops demonstrations and lectures by national authorities on physiological psychological biochemical and mental aspects of aging.

Rensselaerville N.Y Center For the Study of Aging Inc

Vermont learning disabilities conference set for June 11

The second annual Wald Vermont Association for Learning Disabilities conference called The State of the Art Where are we in Learning Disabilities will be held Saturday June 11 from 8 30 a m to 3 15 p m at the Bardwell Hotel in Rutland with six workshops and a keynote by Dr Sylvia Richardson associate director of the Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders and co author of Somethings Wrong. Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Church will host a testimonial for Mr and Mrs Harvey DuBois after the 9 a m Mass on Sunday May 29 with refreshments for all. Early registration urged and for conference information WALD Spring Conference 62 Washington St Rutland 05701.

Vermont Association For Learning Disabilities Bardwell Hotel Rutland Sylvia Richardson Richardson Cincinnati Center For Developmental Disorders Our Lady of the Lourdes Church Harvey DuBois

Airman Patrick L. Ryan Graduates From Basic Training

Airman Patrick L. Ryan son of Mr and Mrs Philip C Ryan of Manchester Center completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He will continue at Lackland for security police specialty training He earned credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force Ryan is a 1976 Burr and Burton High School graduate.

Patrick L. Ryan Philip C. Ryan Manchester Center Lackland Afb Texas Air Force Lackland Community College of the Ryan Burr and Burton High School

Vermont council lauds 1977 environmental gains

The Vermont Natural Resources Council praises modest but important gains from the 1977 legislature and notes ongoing, tough battles ahead. Highlights include a ban on phosphate detergents, low interest home insulation loans, scenic road protections, and the nation's strongest nuclear control laws requiring legislative approval for atomic waste facilities and related plants.

Fairlee resort sold to Marblehead couple

Bonnie Oaks, a long time eastern Vermont vacation resort on Lake Morey in Fairlee, has been sold by the Borden Avery family after 23 years. New owners are Mr and Mrs James Colligan of Marblehead Massachusetts. Purchase price not disclosed. Avery spokesmen will run Lake Morey Inn and Tavern Motor Inn in Montpelier.

Fairlee UPI Bonnie Oaks Vermont Borden Avery Lake Morey James Colligan Marblehead Mass Avery Lake Morey Inn Montpelier

Burlington Superintendent Returns After Medical Leave

Burlington School Superintendent Lansin Reinholz returns to work after weeks away for medical reasons. He resumed duties Monday following his extended absence in New Hampshire. His top assistant Albert Ellis resigns to take a job in Maine.

Burlington UPI Lansin Reinholz New Hampshire Reinholz Albert Ellis Maine

Vocational education overemphasized says St Michael’s College president

Edward Henry, president of St Michael’s College, told Vermont public school superintendents on Tuesday that vocational training is overly pushed in the state. He argued the liberal arts value is eroded by the focus on vocations and that it fails to teach civic and moral values essential for meaningful social life.

Bolton UPI St. Michael’s College Vermont Edward Henry Henry

Rutland Gets 89000 Subsidy for Transit Authority

Rutland city officials received an 89000 subsidy from the Federal Highway Administration on Tuesday to bolster the 11 month old Rutland Area Transit Authority. The city bus system has already received over 200000 in federal funds but remains financially red.

Rutland UPI Rutland Area Transit Authority Federal Highway Administration

Rutland mall plans on site sewage plant expansion

Rutland attorneys for Juster Associates said the mall owner has bought 13 additional acres at the north end to build an onsite sewage treatment facility and allow room for more stores. The plan aims to meet state environmental requirements as the current septic system has problems.

Rutland UPS Carl Anderson Juster Associates Anderson

Driver Dies in New York Garbage Truck Plunge

ALBANY A 27 year old garbage truck driver fell from the Erie Street overpass near I-90 and plunged onto Delaware and Hudson Railroad tracks. Thomas J. Greenlaw died from injuries after the truck jumped a guard rail. Albany Police are leading the investigation.

Albany Erie Street Delaware and Hudson Thomas J. Greenlaw Albany Medical Center Albany Police

Halloween sniper incident leaves officer gravely injured

Mechanicville reports ongoing sniper case as John Gonnelly loses his right eye after a wound worsens at Albany Medical Center. A Saratoga County Court judge rules death penalty unconstitutional forcing defendant Kenyon William Pryn to waive a jury trial while facing charges for October’s shootings that killed a policeman and a civilian and wounded nine others.

Mechanicville John Gonnelly Albany Medical Center Saratoga County New York Kenyon William Pryn Pruyn Gonnelly

Frat Bid Denied. fire destroys old Church Street house

Berkshire news reports the North Adams Board of Appeal rejected Beta Chi Gamma's bid for a new house at 413 Church St after a fire destroyed the old 308 Church St during a party on Feb 4. Neighbors voiced exasperation as six fraternity officers left the meeting. In Pittsfield, Miller newspapers announce a free Sunday edition The Extra will launch June 12 in Williamstown North Adams Adams and Cheshire with advertising only.

North Adams Beta Chi Gamma Fraternity Church St Beta Chi Pittsfield Berkshire Miller Newspapers Berkshire Eagle Bennington Banner Vincent W. Monteleone Miller the Extra Williamstown Adams Cheshire

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