Co op Studies Switch to Wood Energy Source
Washington Electric Cooperative approves a $1000 six month study to assess generating power from local wood. Electrical engineer Matthew Rubin of Plainfield leads the project as trustees announce the plan, with current supply from New York Power Authority Vermont Yankee and Green Mountain Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Montpelier
UPI
Washington Electric Cooperative
Matthew Rubin
Plainfield
Co-Op
Power Authority
State of New York
Vermont Yankee
Vernon
Green Mountain Power Corp
Poll worker rule not to be pressed
Vermont election policy on poll workers who work over four hours and count ballots will not be strictly enforced in areas where it causes difficulty. Judge William C Hill, who upheld the ruling, said legality of the election would not be challenged if enforcement would cause problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
United Press International
Vermont Election Commission
William C. Hill
The
Election Commission
Carter Mondale outlook as voters weigh Ford Carter in final day
The article details Carter voting in Plains Georgia for Mondale and Fox Ford. It notes Dixville Notch early returns with Ford leading Carter, and Ford addressing Michigan and Ohio rallies. Carter and Mondale campaigned in Flint and Detroit areas, stressing confidence and nationwide support.
Deer season opens in Vermont November 13
Vermont announces 1976 deer season runs November 13 to 28 with archery totals over 1000 so far but not likely to exceed last year's bow deer record of 1606. Beechnuts and acorns are in good supply, hunting plans should note deer sign and possible heavy early snow. Resident license is 5 dollars, non-resident 40.50, available at town clerks and most sporting goods stores. Bear may not be taken in the last week. bear season ends November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Vermont
Fish & Game Department
Ford exploits Carter church woes in Plains
The Ford committee sent about 400 telegrams to black ministers to exploit the Plains church closure incident. James Baker signed the message arguing Carter cannot handle national issues if he cannot manage his church. Carter noted he did not influence the deacons and cited his 1965 vote to integrate the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Ford Committee
Jimmy Carter
Plains
Ford
James Baker
Carter
Congress
Martin Dinkins
Dinkins
Northeast governors and congressmen win by wide margins
New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson wins election in her own right and seeks a third term with anti tax zeal. Rhode Island Lt. Governor J Joseph Garrahy aims to succeed outgoing Governor Philip Noel after his Senate bid failure. Regional incumbents face easy re election, including Thomas P O'Neill Jr in Massachusetts whose landslide win strengthens his bid for House Speaker in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Meldrim Thomson
Rhode Island
J. Joseph Garrahy
Philip Noel
Senate
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
Cambridge
Mass
County Executive Sees Welfare Costs Driving Budget Strain
Rensselaer County faces rising welfare costs shared largely by county revenue. Murphy blames state and federal programs for tax increases and warns Erie County and others risk collapse without welfare reform. He argues New York should bear more welfare costs while targeting reforms for sustainability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Rensselaer County
Murphy
Sheriff’s Office
New York
Vermont Vote Edges Democrats In Key Races
Vermont voters show slight edges for Republican contenders in several statewide contests. Democratic Attorney General M. Jerome Diamond appears likely to defeat Rep. John Meaker. Lieutenant governor race between T Garry Buckley and Sen. John Alden is uncertain, as is secretary of state contest with Richard Thomas versus James Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Randler
Stuart St. Peter
M. Jerome Diamond
John Meaker
Waterbury
T. Garry Buckley
John Alden
Windsor County
Richard Thomas
James Guest
Third Day Session of Drugs Alcohol Youth Workshop
The third session of the Drugs Alcohol and Youth Workshop will meet Thursday November 4 at 7 30 p m at Mt Anthony Union Junior High School East Main Street. Parents and other adults are invited. Alcoholics Anonymous Alanon and Alateen present. Speakers describe how these programs help families and share recovery experiences. Small group discussions follow. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union Junior High School
East Main Street
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alanon
Alateen
Mt Anthony language program squeezed by budget cuts
The Mt Anthony Union High School foreign language department faced major cuts this spring, losing a teacher and pruning upper level courses. Seventeen classes were reduced or eliminated, leaving 105 students unable to enroll in their preferred language. Directors debated reinstating German II and possibly requiring language study for graduation while considering an overlap schedule to ease overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony Union High School
Justina M. Steuer
Steuer
Mt. Anthony
Lawrence E. Harrington
Harrington
George Lerrigo
Ms. Steuer
Bennington Court Handles Plea Deals And Notices
Bennington District Court sentenced William L. Corbett to not less than one year nor more than three years with probation and restitution after a guilty plea for robbery on January 11. Other defendants faced fines, DUI, public intoxication, and marijuana possession pleas, with various bail, recognizance, and program references in Bennington and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Corbett
North Bennington
Bennington District Court
Bennington
William J. Blodgett
Arthur M. Mould
Douglas S. Clark
Winhall
Dale H. Wenner
Morgan Center
William Reed
Chevrolet
Reed
Dean Craddock
Marcel Lewis
Lowell A. Greene Jr
East Hartford
Conn
Scott K. Dooley
Manchester Center
Todd D. Lyndes
Anthony J. Evans
Shaftsbury
Ronald E. Gerity
Edward LeGrand
West Arlington
Arlington
Vermont District Judges Begin New Rotation System
A new experimental rotation of Vermont District Court judges started Monday to place judges where needed within three territories. Judges will be moved for one month away from home districts, then return for two, with February reassignments. The system, funded by a $24,000 state Supreme Court allocation and administered by Stanley J. MacPherson, aims for a uniform, efficient system. some court staff worry case processing may slow as judges and staff adjust. Travelers will be reimbursed for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Supreme Court
Stanley J. MacPherson
Bake ware raffle winner and upcoming church meeting
Shelley LeBlanc of Park Street won a bake ware raffle conducted by the VFW Auxiliary last Saturday. Tonight at 7 a Mass will be said for deceased members at St Francis de Sales Church Court St Andrew and a business meeting will follow at 8. Bob and Marie Condon of the New England Motor Inn recently attended the Best Western Motels convention in Phoenix and, with their son Bob and daughter Kate, are on a motor trip to South America arriving in Managua on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelley LeBlanc
Park Street
VFW
St. Francis de Sales Church of
Court St. Andrew
Cda
Bob
Marie Condon
New England Motor Inn
Phoenix
Ariz
the Condons
Kate
South America
Managua
Nicaragua
Williamstown teen died of strangulation autopsy shows
An autopsy at Berkshire Medical Center found 17 year old Cynthia Krizack of Williamstown died by traumatic asphyxiation likely the night she disappeared October 7 after leaving for Williams College library. No sexual assault found. Investigators noted possible leads and nearby unfamiliar vehicles. community mourns as posters go up and funeral plans are pending.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Berkshire Medical Center
Cynthia
Krizack
Williamstown
Route 9
Windsor
Williams College Library
Milo F. Brown
State Police Crime Prevention & Control Unit
Berkshire County
Brown
Guy Kerstetter
Main Road
Dalton
Kerstetter
Springfield
George Katsas
William R. Flynn
Flynn
Miss Krizack
Joseph J. Zoito Jr
Kim Benoit
North Adams
Deerfield
Florida
Lt. Brown
David Krizack
Southworth S&t
Mt. Greylock Regional High School
Bennington Obituaries and Local Crash Report
Funeral services for Charles Fienberg of 208 Washington Ave were held October 29 at Hanson-Walbridge with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Michael Reisinger Jr died October 29 and burial was at Park Lawn with American Legion and Elks services. A two-vehicle crash at Pleasant and School streets injured a family. Bleau and Slohm reported both vehicles demolished and occupants treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fienberg
Washington Ave
Bennington
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Hanson-Walbridge
Rabbi Winters
Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
North Adams
Mass
Neil Lachant
Michael Lachant
William Ebersman
Charles Finkle
David Shaffe
Robert Finkle
Park Lawn Cemetery
Bennington Elks and Lions Club
Michael Reisinger Jr
Pownal
American Legion Post 13
Bennington Elks
Pleasant
School
Harold S. Bleau
Susan S. Slohm
Shushan
N.Y
Bleau
Roxanna
Anthony
Ms. Slohm
Hospital Notes Admits List and Birth in 1976 notice
Admissions include Chad Prentiss Tammy Aiken Ben nington Fannie Bahan North Bennington Patricia DeShane Angeline Carelli George Rifenberg Ruth van der Kar Timothy Wager with locations in Hoosick Falls Berlin South Dorset Shushan and Brattleboro Discharges include Clayton Senecal Steven Pratt III Tammy Davis Alfred Corey and others A birth records Kyle son of Dr Jeffrey and Kay Bergquist born Oct 30 in Geneva N Y Dr Bergquist stationed at the Seneca Army Depot in New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Prentiss
Tammy Aiken
Bennington
Fannie Bahan
North Bennington
Patricia DeShane
Angeline Carelli
George Rifenberg
Ruth van der Kar
Timothy Wager
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Kenneth Shaeffer
Berlin
Paul Holmberg
South Dorset
Marie Miller
Shushan
Clayton Senecal
Steven Pratt III
Pownal
Tammy Davis
Arlington
Alfred Corey
Brattleboro
Kyle
Jeffrey
Kay Bergquist
Geneva
Bergquist
Seneca, N.Y
Obituary of Edna I Charbonneau of Manchester New Hampshire
Edna I Charbonneau 78 of Manchester formerly West Rupert died Monday evening at Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover after a brief illness. Born November 5 1897 she married Leo A Charbonneau in 1916 and lived in Manchester. Survived by sons Leo Jr and Joseph of Manchester seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren with a daughter Dolores Kushi deceased. Funeral Thursday 10 am at St Pauls Church Manchester with burial at St Columbans Cemetery Arlington. Calling hours Wednesday 7 9 pm Brewster Funeral Home Manchester. Wake service 8 pm by Fr Clancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna I. Charbonneau
West Rupert
Manchester
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
N.H
Leonard Lane
Leo A. Charbonneau
St. Paul’s
Court St. Rita
Catholic Daughters of America
Leo Jr
Joseph
Dolores Kushi
St. Paul’s Church
Martin F. Clancy
St. Columban’s Cemetery
Arlington
Brewster Funeral Home
Fr. Clancy
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Senator Mondale
Dixville Notch
Eugene McCarthy
Michigan
Ohio
Detroit
Grand Rapids
California
Flint
Mich
Union Hall
Georgia
Ralph Leonard
Paul Saile
Robert D. Stout
Stout
N.E
Carey
Albany
By Rob Woolmington
Germany
Barth Vander Els
Robert J. Dimke
Gary D. Podbielski
Schenectady
George D. Burke
Robert S. Bourn Jr
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