Brodie Mountain Announces Open House for Ski Area
Brodie Mountain in the Berkshires will host an open house on December 12 from 10 a.m. to evening with free chairlift rides and coffee. If snow allows, the official opening will occur the following weekend. James W. Kelly of Pittsfield, president of the Kelly Lumber Co., began development last spring. The mountain features a Stadeli chairlift with 1,000 skiers per hour capacity, several trails, and a base lodge with ski patrol, rental shop, restaurant, and entertainment area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brodie MT. Lodge
Berkshires
Brodie Mountain
Williamstown
Pittsfield
Ski Patrol
Ashford
Mass
James W. Kelly
Kelly Lumber Co
Attic finish choices plus budget guide for homeowners
A Vermont writer advises homeowners to research wall ceiling and floor materials before finishing an attic. He notes many options and prices influence satisfaction over years, urging shop around, compare materials, and avoid rushing decisions. He cites abundant hardboard varieties, wood paneling species and joints, plywood facings, and gypsum board finishes.
Purdy's Store Opens at Grand Union Center
Manchester reports Purdy's, a new store in Grand Union's shopping center, offering shoes with expanding office supplies and greeting cards. The two story, colonial themed space features recessed lighting, new fittings, a large single floor storeroom, and ample bus parking for Vermont Transit customers. Owners John and Mary Hawkins with family and former owners Harold and Mrs Purdy spearheaded the opening and plan to widen stock including Bass brand shoes from Wilton Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Purdy’s
Grand Union
John
Mary Hawkins
Wilton
Maine
Hawkins
Sylvester
Harold Purdy
John Hawkins
Purdy’s Inc
Comfort Heat and Insulation Runs Four-County Vermont Service
Comfort Heat and Insulation Inc. moves to a central Manchester site to serve Rutland Windsor and Windham Counties plus Bennington. The firm franchises Hagan Insulation and Chromalex flameless electric heat, installs systems, and offers a Vermont home conversion package including wiring and storm windows. Co managers Ken Jolivette and Gene Jolivette, plus staff Lynda Holt Tyrrell Hoard Thompson, outline full and partial service options.
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Manchester
Comfort Heat and Insulation, Inc
Bennington
Rutland
Windsor
Windham
Thomas Hoard
Shaftbury
James Tyrrell
Arlington
U.S. 7
Barnumville Road
Hagan Insullation
Vermont
Bennington County
Keneneth
Eugene Jolivette
Comfort Heat
Gene Jolivette
United States Air Force
Ken
Gene
Westover Afb
Lynda Holt
West Arlington
James Hoard
Shaftsbury
Robert Thompson
Pownal
Manager Named For Stowe Inn
STOWE Erich Jueptner was named manager of the Toll House Motor Inn in Stowe. He is a German hotel veteran with European and Canadian training, chef experience in Hanover and the Grimsel Hotel, and later banquet captain at the Waldorf Astoria New York before moving to Stowe in November. The inn’s construction nears completion and a Christmas week opening is planned.
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Stowe
Erich Jueptner
Toll House Motor Inn
Mt. Mansfield
Jueptner
Bad Salzbrunn
Germany
Hanover
Switzerland
Grimsel
Bernese Alps
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York
Ruschp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montpelier
Argosy
Flying Magazines
Flying Magazine
Aeronautics and Development Departments
Main St. Bennington
Kane,inc
Main ST
Kean
MAX Oil Service
Ben Mont Ave
H. Greenberg & Son Inc
Hagan
Arlington Memorial High School
Bennington, VT
Vermont Transit
Main Street
Manchester, Vermont
New Manchester Insulation Firm
D&d Jolivette Electrical Supply
Willow Road
D&d
Comfort
Alice
Frost's Pharmacy
Dial
North St. Bennington, Vt
Plymouth
Auto Trans
Volkswagen
Liggettbosworth
North Bennington Road
Stowe Inn
Phone Benn
Bennington, Windham, Rutland and
Windsor Counties
VOUT
Pratt ST
Roofing & Sheet Metal CO
Gerald E. Morrissey
General Contractors
Beech St
Johnson Oil
Bennington RD
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