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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1977
Page
2
Vermont Development Secretary Arthur Kreizel, a flamboyant cabinet member, quit effective mid November amid family and business pressures. Gov. Snelling called him a delightful rascal and said Kreizel would remain available for special projects while noting Kreizel cited personal reasons and not policy criticism for the departure.
About 25 members of the Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance plan a Saturday sit outside the Vernon facility gates to block entry during the plant’s maintenance shutdown. Officials vow to uphold peaceful assembly while warning arrests may follow if demonstrations continue.
A Senate amendment by Senators Hathaway and Packwood would permit children as young as ten to pick potatoes in Maine and berries in Oregon for up to eight weeks. The move aims to address labor shortages while the House bill lacks a similar exemption and awaits conference.
Ledbetter notes current insurance adds about 10 percent to lift tickets and urges a New Hampshire style skier responsibility law. He cites insurer risk concerns and describes lift safety as tied to standardized ski trail maps and rider access.
Gov. Snelling asks for a new caucus after irregularities in the Winooski vacancy selection. Mayor Dominique Casavant was the favored nominee, but delays and unclear notice prompted concerns. City Chairman Shaw will likely call another caucus after checking with the Secretary of State.
The Vermont Association of Realtors held its 1977 annual meeting on September 19 at the Lake Morey Inn Fairlee with 150 realtors in attendance. Newly elected officers include President Audrey O Collins first vice president Pall Spera second vice president Thomas G Weaver secretary treasurer Richard Thurston and national director Harold B Benson. Additional state association directors are Robert Waite Burnham F. Martin and Gordon A. Riddell. The event featured keynote remarks by Elbert G. Moulton and awards for membership growth service and dedication, including Realtor of the Year Thomas G Weaver.
Saratoga observed American forces at Stillwater with a Benediction by Rev. Joseph Anselment. Ceremonies began Thursday night with a harness race in Saratoga, continue with a 2 p.m. parade through Stillwater, and include a commemorative stamp issue of John Trumbull’s Burgoyne surrender and fife and drum demonstrations. Friday featured the Berkshire Big Band at the Saratoga 77 Ball in Canfield Casino.
Rep. Madeleine Kunin criticized Lt. Gov. T. Garry Buckley for his statements that federal law allows landlords to choose tenants by race or religion. Kunin called the comments injudicious and urged that rentals no longer be based on race religion or family status.
Bennington County Kennel Club Bennington Dog Training Club and Mohawk Hudson Afghan Hound Association bring champion dogs from eastern New York western Massachusetts and southern Vermont to the Green Mountain Country Fair this Sunday and Monday. Starting at 11 a.m. spectators can view handle prime examples including Alaskan malemates dachshunds schnauzers Pekingnese Doberman pinschers West Highland and Scottish terriers German shepherds Siberian huskies whippets and otter hounds along with Afghan borzoi salukis greyhounds Pharoah hound and other coursing hounds. Attendees may meet breeders handlers observe obedience tracking and coursing demonstrations and see malemates hitched to winter sledge.
Multiple defendants faced driving while intoxicated and other charges in Bennington District Court before Judge George M. Fienberg and Judge Fienders. Pleas ranged from no contest to not guilty. bail set from 25 to 500 dollars. pretrial conferences scheduled for Oct. 6 and Oct. 11. among cases were possessions of marijuana, petty larceny, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication with various fines and terms.
Erving Massachusetts police chief David Gendron reports a 900 pound moose spent hours on Route 2 as a traffic hazard. He sought to keep motorists safe and hoped the animal crossed at night, potentially heading toward Vermont or New Hampshire.
The Center for Environmental Studies will host an October 16 public course on trees led by Jerry Jenkins. Topics cover tree biology lore and identification with northern Berkshires species. Fee is $18, limit 10 students, registration via Pat Wilson, Park Hall, Williamstown.
Culvert repair closures on Beech Street to Morgan Street and Morgan to Coleville Road affect traffic on Oct 10 and Oct 11. Sen Patrick J Leahy staffer Jack Rouille to meet Sunderland officials and residents on Monday at 7 30 pm. Bennington Tire Co director Thomas Behrendt elected to one year on National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association board representing Vermont. Elks Golf Tournament set for Mt Anthony Country Club on Oct 16 with sign ups at the lodge by Wednesday. Bennington Antiques Show and Sale runs today 10 am to 6 pm at Second Congregational Church with lunch and ADV listings. Tag Sale at Davey Oil Northside Drive featuring household items antiques oil tanks truck tires snow sleds pot burners ADV.
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