McDonald's may avoid variance as Manchester plans extend zone
Manchester planners unanimously extend the easterly Route 7 commercial zone from Manchester Sports to below the Lehigh gas station to address landlocked residential parcels. A 25 foot buffer is required, and McDonald's has an option on land between the Little One Restaurant and Gooseberry Shop. Public hearings will be warned in next week's Journal.
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Manchester
McDonald’s
Planning Commission
Manchester Sports
Lehigh Gas Station
Little One
Eugene Lattuga
Lattuga
Alpine Slide at Bromley to Open for Second Season
Manchester Bromley will start the 4060 foot twin track Alpine Slide second season on May 28. Alpine Slide Corp. president Stig Albertsson says the world’s longest slide will run daily through October, seeking over 250000 riders after 170000 last year. WOODFORD The Woodford Parent Teachers Group sells school desks May 28 10 30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodford Hollow School desks $5 each.
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Manchester
Bromley
North America
Stig Albertsson
Alpine Slide Corp
Albertsson
Woodford
Woodford Hollow
Pinewood Derby winners named for Pack 328 Den 2
Cub Scout Colin Johnston won fastest car in the Pinewood Derby at Norshaft Park North Bennington for Pack 328 Den 2. Paul Miller placed second, with first place also earned by Mike Caslin and Kevin Squiers. Second place went to Brian Monks John Henry Wichelas and Mike Miller. Bromley Lodge adds renovations and sun deck barbecues plus a catering program for group luncheons. Slides expansion planned this summer include four more in New England. Jiminy Peak opens Memorial Day weekend and other mountains plan openings within six weeks. Aluminum sliding notes and ticket prices posted for Bromley slide operate weekends 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adult $2.50, youth 7-12 $1.50, under 6 free with adult.
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North Bennington
Kevin Squiers
Paul Miller
Brian Monks
Colin Johnston
John Henry Wichelas
Mike Miller
Mike Caslin
Den 2
Norshaft
Bromley
Peter Mutz
Food and Beverage
Albertsson
New England
Jiminy Peak
Berkshires
Alpine Ridge
Mount Rowe
New Hampshire
Mount Tom
Holyoke
Mass
Boston Hill
Andover
America
Bromley Slide
Youth Fellowship service at Jermain United Methodist
The Methodist Youth Fellowship held Sunday services at Jermain United Methodist Church on May 22 with Duane Robinson Mary Hrbek Joanne Tollison Mary Robinson and Jane Perry leading opening and closing portions. Michelle Lake delivered the Message on the Bible Yesterday's Prophecies Today's Happenings. The Rev Mellerup will return for the May 29 service after attending the Poultney annual conference where Mrs Gordon Byars also attended as a delegate.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Jermain United Methodist Church
Duane Robinson
Mary Hrbek
Joanne Tollison
Mary Robinson
Jane Perry
Michelle Lake
Mellerup
Poultney
Gordon Byars
Gets four years for armed robbery
Aaron Gibbons a 16 year old of Pownal Vermont was sentenced to four years in a state penitentiary for his role in the February 7 armed robbery of the Bunker Hill Country Store in Hoosick Falls. Accomplices Gates and Gates face first degree robbery charges and suppression motions as hearings proceed.
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Troy
N.Y
Aaron Gibbons
Pownal
Bunker Hill
Hoosick Falls
Falls
Lawrence J. Gates
High St
Gates
Arthur R. Gates
Gibbons
Downtown restoration urged over shopping centers
In Hoosick Falls Norman M. Mintz urged downtown revival over new shopping centers. He compared Corning’s 17,000 population and its restoration project, shown with before and after slides, to local efforts on John Street, aided by the Rensselaer County Planning Bureau and local merchants.
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Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Norman M. Mintz
Corning
State Armory
Mintz
Rensselaer County Planning Bureau
Falls
Market Street
Corning Glassworks
Corning Foundation
Market Streets
Arlington area awaits federal funds for high school addition
School Supt. George Sleeman says a memo from the Bennington County Regional Commission indicates an $892 192 addition to Arlington Memorial High School is highly likely to be funded under the Public Works Jobs Bill. The plan includes a 9700 square foot gym with 900 seats, new lobby, renovations to convert the old gym, and expanded admin and arts space.
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George Sleeman
Bennington County Regional Commission
Arlington Memorial High School
Arlington School Board
Donald Sumner
Irving Hersey Associates
Durham
N.H
DAR scholarships winners named for two awards
Miss Sheryl Fisher of Grafton and Mrs. Frederick Rucker of Montpelier receive educational grants from the state DAR chair for student loans and scholarships based on need and merit. Runners-up include Miss Pamela Houghton and Miss Mary Deatt. judges listed from Burlington, South Burlington, Springfield, and Poultney.
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Erminie L. Pollard
State Dar
Sheryl Fisher
Grafton
Castleton State College
Frederick Rucker
Montpelier
Graham Oakes
Burlington
James Brown
South Burlington
Mary Doten
Springfield
Bernard Dooley
Poultney
Pamela Houghton
Windsor
Mary Deatt
Brattleboro
Merchants urged to reveal old storefronts in North Bennington
Mintz outlined a free design service to merchants to restore original brickwork and terra cotta details by cleaning and painting storefronts to match upper floors. Falls mayor criticized Corning for parking limits and irregular street cleaning while merchants proceed with projects and side street lighting and sidewalk work begin on John Street.
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Mintz
Market Street Restoration Agency
Falls
Donald Bogardus
Corning
Market Street
Hoosick Falls
Bogardus
1977 crucial for solar energy program
Barrington Illinois United Press International reports Consulting Engineer Magazine says 1977 is a critical year for a national solar energy program. It warns oil reserves could vanish in 40 to 70 years and notes solar energy cannot gain significant market share for 15 to 20 years. All potential means must be used.
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Barrington, Ill
UPI
Paran Lake opens for weekend and summer season
Paran Recreations Inc. officials announce Lake Paran will be open this weekend Saturday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the next two weekends. Full-time operation starts June 18 with Robert P. Nolan as executive manager. Swimming lessons begin June 20 and staff details will follow in the coming week.
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Lake Paran
Paran Recreations Inc
Robert P. Nolan
Nolan
Green Mountain salmon smolt still oceanbound
An Atlantic salmon smolt from the Green Mountains in north central Vermont is tracked as it migrates 266 miles toward the ocean. It has moved 150 miles in 19 days, passing spillways and three Connecticut River dams before Holyoke remains.
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Green Mountains
Vermont
Howard Larsen
Northeast
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Connecticut River
Holyoke
Larsen
Fish and Wildlife Service
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