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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1973

Page

7

Stratton launches ski saver car pool to save gas

Stratton Mountain ski area has created the Stratton Ski saver car pool with toll free service to match skiers for shared trips. Jeff Dickson says skiers can call 800 451 4160 to join as passengers or drivers, a joint effort with Stratton Mountain Lodging Association and many Northeast ski shops will display pool information.

Stratton UPS Stratton Mountain Stratton Ski Saver Jeff Dickson Stratton Mountain Lodging Association

Sandgate Methodist Church Hosts Well Attended Supper and Square Dance

A large crowd gathered Friday November 16 at Sandgate Methodist Church for a covered dish supper followed by square dancing. Music was provided by Harry Hayden and Ed Nurge. West Arlington residents Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mellin, formerly of Nutley New Jersey, are temporarily living in town while he works in Mack Molding Co. engineering. Ann Mellin taught Bergen County high school. The couple plans to move into a new home on Red Mountain soon.

Sandgate Methodist Church Harry Hayden Ed Nurge West Arlington Stephen Mellin Nentvale N.J Mellin Mack Molding Co Dupont Ann Bergen County Red Mountain

Airman Ladue Assigned to Keesler After Basic Training

Airman Mark A. Ladue son of Roland J. Ladue of Shaftsbury has completed six weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and received instruction in Air Force mission customs and human relations. He is assigned to the Technical Training Center at Keesler AFB Mississippi for specialized training in communication electronics. Ladue graduated from Lamoille High School Hyde Park in June. His mother is Mrs. Lucille A. Day of Jeffersonville.

Mark A. Ladue Roland J. Ladue Shaftsbury Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Air Force Keesler Ladue Lamoille High School Hyde Park Lucille A. Day Jeffersonville

Arlington AR&PC to vote on park plan Monday

Arlington Recreation and Park Commission meets Monday night at the high school to consider approving a park planning proposal. Commissioner chairman Donald S. Kendall will review suggestions amendments and acceptance before the plan moves to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in Montpelier and then the Vermont Legislature for funding. The meeting invites resident scrutiny and attendance plus a film about RSVP volunteer impact introduced by Doris Gable with RSVP coordinator Tami Rogers present to answer questions.

Arlington Arlington Recreation and Park Commission Ar&pc Donald S. Kendall Commission Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Montpelier Vermont Bennington County RSVP United Counseling Service Tami Rogers North Shire

Arlington Planning Hearing and Arlington Senior Thrive Gathers

Arlington Planning Commission hosts an informal informational hearing on the proposed VELCO 115 KV transmission lines and substation passing through Arlington on November 26 at 7 30 p.m in the town rooms over the post office. Arlington Rescue Squad announces raffle winners to fund the new squad house including Squire Bresson Marion Garneau Guenther Mahlar Bob Jacobs and Diane Dusha whose high school achievements are listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Arlington Planning Commission VELCO Arlington Arlington Rescue Squad Squire Bresson West Granby Conn DeMarco’s Sporting Goods Marion Garneau Salter IGA William H. Flynn Schenectady Orvis Guenther Mahlar Bob Jacobs

Williams College adopts 1974 75 academic calendar

Williams College faculty approved a four day fall recess from Friday November 1 1974 at 5 p.m. to Wednesday November 6 at 8 a.m. The year starts with freshman days September 7 10 enrollment September 10 and classes September 11 Convocation September 11 freshman parents day October 19 Thanksgiving recess November 27 to December 2 First semester ends December 10 with a reading period December 14 20 and a seven day exams period before Christmas New winter study January 6 31 1975 then a four day mid winter recess Second semester runs February 5 to May 16 with a spring break March 21 to April 7 Final exams May 17 21 Class day June 7 baccalaureate sermon commencement June 8 and alumni reunions June 14.

Williamstown Mass Williams College

Pots and pixin show by CAASV exhibitors

The Community Arts Association of Southwest Vermont opens an exhibition and sale of ceramics and photography at Park McCullough House North Bennington with a sherry hour from 3 to 5 on Saturday. Show hours through the week are 12 to 2 and 5 to 8 p.m. Featured potters include Liz Caspari Rick Martell Mary Martin Pricilla Rowe and Londa Weisman. Photographs from David Scribner's class feature Bennington County artists Nancy Bianco Eric Groves Nancy Hoag Richard Howe Eric Kevorkian and Stephanie Johnson of Williamstown Mass. This is CAASV's first exhibit and sale to promote local artists. Information from CAASV at 442-6527.

Community Arts Association of Vermont Park- McCullough North Bennington Liz Caspari Bennington Rick Martell Hoosick, N.Y Mary Martin Cambridge, N.Y Pricilla Rowe Hoosick Falls Londa Weisman CAASV

Vermont Education Board Proposes Need-Based School Aid Shift

Vermont officials vote 3-2 to replace a 30 percent funding rule with a need based system for local school construction aid. They confirm the current appropriation is exhausted but approve 1.4 million dollars for Colchester High School while promising a supplemental budget in the next legislature. Gov Salmon seeks federal policy involvement on Sunday driving to shield ski industry and economy from potential gas station closures.

Colchester Salmon Nixon

Civil defense meetings discuss fuel energy in Vermont

Vermont officials outline municipal fuel shortage and disaster plans covering shelters sleeping space heat power food and supervision. Public sessions schedule November 27 St Johnsbury November 29 Springfield December 4 Burlington and December 6 Rutland with local chairmen to present written emergency plans.

St. Johnsbury Trade School Springfield High School Burlington City Hall Rutland Junior High

Flood relief funds Yet to New York towns in county aid

In Rensselaer County New York about three quarters of a flood relief request will be funded by the Federal Disaster Aid Administration. The agency will send 170138 to eight towns and the county Highway Department out of an original 250000 request. Towns include Berlin 36240 Pittstown 4170 Petersburg 23188 Stephentown 16480 Poestenkill 3030 Nassau 4850 East Greenbush 9350 Sand Lake 7946 and the county highway department 64884. Separate notes blame rising heating oil costs and poor department communication for overspending a 11500 budget, with county Purchasing Agent Frank O Pierce seeking tighter control under a future full time county executive.

Troy Rensselaer Federal Disaster Aid Administration County Civil Defense Bureau Berlin Pittstown Petersburg Stephentown Poestenkill Nassau East Greenbush Sand Lake County Rensselaer County Frank O. Pierce Pierce

Sunday gas ban sparks ski area protests in Berkshire

Federal hints of Sunday gasoline restrictions prompt ski operators led by Brodie Mountain and Massachusetts Ski Areas Association to call the move disastrous for their industry. Propane shortages complicate snowmaking and base lodge heating as recreational facilities are deemed non priority users. In Pittsfield, the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission orders the Third Base Case liquor license be returned by February 28, leading to an anticipated local versus state legal battle after the city revocation was upheld.

Ashford Brodie Mountain Paul R. Bousquet Massachusetts Ski Areas Association Bousquet Pittsfield Alcohol Beverage Control Commission City Licensing Board ABCC Commission

Parole Jumper Caught in Great Barrington

Police detain Lawrence A. Williams in Great Barrington as he faces rendition in District Court for jumping parole from a 15 year to life sentence in New York. The 55-year-old from South Reading Vermont held on multiple felony convictions including forgery after being found in a parked car during a routine check.

Great Barrington New York Lawrence A. Williams South Reading

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