House Doctor tips to cut heating costs and fix drafts
The columnist explains that heating bills hinge on indoor temperature and efficiency. Advice covers oil and gas burner adjustments, chimney exhaust, radiator heat loss, reflective panels, filter maintenance, water clarity in boilers, air in hot-water systems, and thermostat settings to save fuel. Also includes reader questions on carpet under tiles, doors, finishes, and restoring linseed-oiled redwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.J. O’b
J.F.V
F.K
J.P.H
Archery shop owners chosen for full page ads in trade journal
Selected Howard and Susan Lewis owners of H S Archery on Pownal Road Bennington have been chosen from over 2 000 Robin Hood Archery dealers to appear in a full page ad in Archery Retailer a national trade publication with a circulation of more than 12 000. The Lewises are among Catamount Bow Hunters Club original members a local group now with more than 75 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Susan Lewis
H&s Archery
Pownal Road
Bennington
Robin Hood Archery
Archery Retailer
U.S
Lewises
Catamount Bow
NABCO expands in Springfield to add 14 576 sq ft plant
North American Bitruder Company Inc plans a $1 million expansion in North Springfield. The first stage costs $480,000 and adds a technical center with a lab for plastic extrusion systems. The project will create 40 to 50 new jobs within three years, financed by VIDA loan, Vermont National Bank, Precision Valley Development Corp., and company funds. The building uses energy conserving features and Deep Heat storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Bitruder Company Inc
NABCO
U.S
Robert B. Jennings
Vermont
Springfield
Vermont Industrial Development Authority
Vida Board
Vermont National Bank
Precision Valley Development Corporation of
Paul McCarthy
William Neveau
Springfield Board of Adjustment
Merrill Whitcomb
John Butler
Montpelier
Kathy Jenks
George Lamb
Board of Selectmen
Leland Lawrence
Precision Valley Development Corp
Robert Baran
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Jennings
North American
Bstrader Co
Fellows Corp
Robert B. Currie
Paul H. Noble
Noble, Currie
Fairbanks Road
North
Bstrader Company
Bennington Transfers Real Estate Among Local Residents
A series of transfers in Bennington include Harold J. Gilbar Jr. to Harold Crawford and Harold Crawford to Harold Snyder, with land and a partially built home on Ore Bed Road for 16000 dollars. Additional deeds cover residences at 404 Gage Street for 28500 dollars, 1 Woodward Drive for 37000 dollars, Overlea Road acres for 4000 dollars, 235-237 Elm Street three apartments for 21500 dollars, and a commercial property on Gage Street for 19300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Gilbar Jr
Bennington
Eric S
Jayne B. Crawford
Ore Bed Road
John A
Carol Preneveau
Mark W
Diane M. Snyder
Adams
Mass
Gage St
Timothy W
Diane W
Robert McMannion
Chapel Road
Raymond and
Jean Hoag
Murphy Road
James and
Grisela Goodine
Coleville Road
Bennington College Corp
Mattison Road
Leonard R. Morin
White Birches Park
Catamount Bank
Main
George Dickie
Orchard Road
Edward Keough
Bard Terrace
Maurice McCurdy
Robert Karasek
Gypsy Lane
Chester Watson
South Stream Road
F.B. Woodward
East St
Chittenden Trust Co
Main Street
George Corey
Autumn Acres
East Road
M. Proulx
C. Emmonson
Harwood Hill Motors
Eric and
Jayne Crawford
Gary Hitchey
Safford St
Power saving tips for kitchen and home comfort
Dave Hayden outlines practical steps to cut energy use in daily cooking and home maintenance. Center pans with space, avoid crowding, thaw meat before cooking, and prefer small appliances for efficiency. Bake with appropriate cookware, reduce oven temp, use minimal water, and keep lids on pots. Also promotes J Winslow Plumbing and Heating with contact details.
Building and Zoning Permits Fall From 1976 Totals
September permits totaled 21 with an estimated 137500 in value far below September 1976 when 31 permits reached 462249. New single family dwellings dropped by six since 1976. The hospital adds doctors offices nearing functional status. first and third floors incomplete. Additional safety features will enhance building safety. The town plans to continue the Multi Dwelling inspection into 1978 to collect fees. The report hints at updating violation work and court cases next month. PERMITS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER include American Legion Post 13 and multiple residential and commercial projects with costs ranging from no cost to 45000 for single family dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart A. Hurd
American Legion Post
North Branch Street
Debra Bleau
Harwood Hill
James Sauer
Burgess Road
Carport
Edward Frechette
Catamount Caps
Social Security eligibility for disabled wives in Rutland
Rutland Social Security district manager Robert Normandie explains that married women who became disabled may qualify for disability benefits if they worked in Social Security covered jobs. Credit requirements vary by age, with five years of work and a ten year window common for those disabled between 30 and mid 40s. younger women need less credit. For details or to apply, contact the Rutland office at 162 South Main Street, open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Enterprise 8540 toll free for Bennington Manchester and Dorset residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Robert E. Normandie
Social Security
Normandie
Rutland Social Security Office
South Main St
Bennington
Manchester
Dorset
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.H
Lanai
J.M
Vrain
Bitruder
North Springfield
Jane G. Martin
Stephen S
Katherine L. Engle
County St
Allen A
Edythe J. Mills
William A
Laura J. Glasser
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Crescent Blvd
Gary F
Bernice F. Harrington
Stephen A. Langlois
Linda K. Benkoski
Morgan Street
Louella B. Wilson
Sheila A. Sherman
Overlea
Robert J
Gwendolen M. Hannan
Pownal
Marvin L
Barbara M. Loveland
William H. Morse
Marjorie H. Jones
Beech Street
Harbour Road
Southern New England Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists
South Lancaster
John
Karen E. Crawford
Everett C
Barbara A. Wager
Harold M
Mary B. Levin
Wake Volts County
Dave Hayden
J.H. Winslow Plumbing & Heating Supply CO. Inc
Depot St
Emer
Bennington, Vermont
Elm Street
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