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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1977
Page
13
The observer describes a goshawk level with him in a Baker tree stand, watching chipmunks and red squirrels below while a silent hunt unfolds. A sudden, fatal strike ends one small life as the hawk pivots and dives, then disappears. The piece reflects on nongame species and nature’s raw balance.
Boston Bruins sent winger Dave Forbes to Washington Capitals in the expansion draft, clearing room for rookie Dwight Foster as the team prepares for the season. Forbes, a five-year veteran, had nine goals and 11 assists last year and was known for a Jan 1975 on-ice altercation with Henry Boucha.
Boston United Press International reports John Hannah and Leon Gray led a 23 day contract dispute by the New England Patriots, stirring questions about team loyalty and future season success. The duo and 41 teammates aim to push to the Super Bowl despite management tensions. Other Boston teams faced similar upheaval in 1976, affecting performance.
Chicago quarterback Bob Avellini called his own plays for the first time, throwing three touchdown passes to James Scott and Greg Latta as the Bears edged the Los Angeles Rams 24-23. Walter Payton rushed 126 yards for Chicago, while Joe Namath struggled with four interceptions for the Rams. The win evened both teams at 2-2 and featured a late scoring drive including a 33-yard Bob Thomas field goal.
A detailed redraw of ten pace and trot divisions with mile events ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, listing winners and payoffs such as Emba Melody earning 7.00 and Too Far 9.4. Placers include Susie Eden and Champaign with times around 2:09 while attendance reached 2,160 and total handle reported 188,340 dollars.
Probate Court in Bennington sets November 1 1977 for contest of Marguerite L. Pike will. Zoning Board of Adjustment to hold October 26 1977 hearing on Omega Shopping Centers Kochler Drive and other requests. Executor warns creditors in Ira D Durgy estate with four month claim period. Change of name for William Harold Dudley to Joseph William Dudley filed for probate court. Chamber of Commerce to vote changes October 17 adding Second Vice President and Legal Counsel and removing Secretary.
In Bennington Probate Court on September 2 1977 a document claimed as the last will of Belsora F Loomis of Bennington was placed for probate. November 8 1977 at 11 30 AM is set to prove the instrument with notice to all interested by three weekly notices in The Bennington Banner before the day. Evans O Neill & Associates Attorneys for Executor Manchester Center Vermont 06255.
Notice is given of a hearing before Probate Judge J Bernard Harte in Bennington Vermont on October 27 1977 at 10:00 am to consider the Tenth Accounts of Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York and John H Williams II trustees under Hall Park McCulloughs Last Will. The accounts cover January 31 1976 to January 31 1977 and include a Final Account of former trustee George A Brownell from January 31 1976 through May 26 1977.
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