Wicker to speak at UVM in November at Patrick Gym
New York Times editor and columnist Tom Wicker will speak at Patrick Gymnasium, UVM, on November 12 at 8 p.m., the first in a Richard R. Warner Speakers Fund series honoring the late associate professor of political science Dick Warner. The Bennington College talk on prison reform follows on November 11 with a $2 admission benefitting the Early Childhood Development Center. Wicker's AVM talk at UVM is free.
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Project Discovery aims to teach outdoor recreation skills
The Bennington Recreation Department sponsors Project Discovery to offer canoeing, snowshoeing, hiking and other activities. It emphasizes environment awareness, skill development, and enjoyment. An organizational meeting is set for Monday Nov 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. open to residents 12 and up with contact at 442-5446.
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Vermont preservation grant aids 18 towns along steam train route
A $1.2 million federal grant, matched by another $1.2 million, backs historic building restoration in 18 Vermont communities along a proposed steam train route. The plan, backed by Gov. Salmon, prioritizes National Register eligible buildings and employs about 280 Vermonters.
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White River Junction
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Essex Junction
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Vergennes
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Rutland
Ludlow
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Robert Y. Justis
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Smallwood defends nonpolitical bid for UVM presidency
Dartmouth College Vice President Frank Smallwood says he was not rejected for the University of Vermont presidency for political reasons. He noted he applied, was refused an interview, and met with search chair Robert Boardman, a Democrat. Gov. Salmon plans to discuss the matter. seventh finalist Harry Woolf from Johns Hopkins will interview Friday. The nine month search costs about 10,000 dollars, mostly travel and long distance calls.
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Houston City Council Urges Ban on Halloween Trick or Treating
The Houston city council passed a resolution urging parents to keep children indoors on Halloween after the death of 8 year old Timothy Mark O Bryan from powdered candy laced with cyanide. The council also urged people to stop handing out treats and called on organizations to offer supervised Halloween activities for children.
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Churches Walk Against Hunger Sunday in Bennington
A 10 mile CROP walk to fight world hunger will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. starting and ending at Second Congregational Church under Bennington Area Ecumenical Council. Local church members and high school students are securing sponsors per mile. one junior high student has 87 sponsors. Last year 49 walkers raised 1400 for CROP. CROP aids six continents in agriculture development health and education. All area residents invited. sponsors welcome through local churches or Rev. Steffen.
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