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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1976
Page
6
Hoosick town board passed a local law regulating construction and activity in wetlands without a public hearing before the Sept. 1 deadline. The measure adopts EnCon regulations and applies to identified Hoosick wetlands, with a later hearing possible if needed.
Rep Edward Pattison and his wife revealed their 1975 finances from a $55,000 income. His salary accounted for $37,934.70, while $4,341 came from administrator’s fees tied to his prior role as county treasurer. Eleanor Pattison earned $247 in dividends and interest.
After about two years of talks, Equinox Corporation and Burr and Burton Seminary finalize a land exchange. The school trades three acres for 12 acres near the girls’ athletic field. Plans include a soccer and hockey field and possibly tennis courts, pending finances.
A 16 year old North Hoosick boy, Dennis McCarthy, fell under a moving freight train while attempting to board a flat car at 6:15 p.m. He was rushed to Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington Vermont, where his foot was amputated and he was listed in fair condition. The incident, investigated by Rensselaer County deputies, occurred as four companions jumped aboard the train. McCarthy slipped and was struck by the wheels.
John L. Kelleher 99 perished in a one story dwelling on Kelleherville Road in South Dorset after flames engulfed the home before 12:40 a.m. Firefighters from Dorset East Dorset and Manchester recovered the body around 3:30 a.m. following cooling of the structure. A WWII veteran and longtime local resident, Kelleher was active in St. Jerome's Church and local veterans groups. An autopsy was ordered and the cause remains under investigation by state police and the state's attorney. Interment will be at St. Jerome's Cemetery after a Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial at St. Jerome's Church East Dorset. Contributions may be made to the Dorset Fire Department or Manchester Rescue Squad.
Petersburg New York Youth Commission has received only one application for the fall youth director post. Chairwoman Pearl Wallach said the vacancy requires a director to run a two even ing per week program from October to December with engaging activities for all ages. The commission plans to search further, may meet September 9, and will not commit to hiring then. She has contacted former director Patrick Butler and will approach Hudson Valley Community College for more applicants.
The North Pownal Congregational Church announces a 10 15 a m worship service with the sermon While there is day from John chapter nine verse four. A junior sermon Work is planned. Visitors are welcome. Sunday school resumes Sept 12 at 9 a m with Rally Day observances. Richard J Smith is a new California licensed professional engineer and senior air pollution control engineer with the San Diego district.
In Danville Vermont the 16th annual convention of the American Society of Dowsers runs Sept 16, with attendees from across the states and abroad. The event features seminars by Dr. William Tiller of Stanford on Understanding Dowsing and ESP, Fr. Stephen Barham on Psychic Functioning Applied to Dowsing, field trips to locate water, and ongoing instruction for beginners. Danville becomes Dowserville each fall as water witches gather to share techniques and swap stories while foliage falls.
In Hoosick Falls a caller using the alias "Cthers" told a prankster there was a fatal motorcycle crash on Wilson Hill Road. State police and the Hoosick Rescue Squad rushed to the scene last night, only to find no accident or injured persons. Falls police chief William Chapones confirmed.
The Sunderland School board holds a special meeting at 4 30 this afternoon in Manchester Center. The Danby School board meets Tuesday Sept 7 at 6 30 pm Currier Memorial School Danby. Union District No 23 meets Tuesday Sept 7 at 7 30 pm Currier Memorial School Dorset School board meets Sept 8 at 7 30 pm Dorset Elementary School.
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