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LOCALSTATE MoimI.i) M.ircli 1 1. I 12 Itt'iniiritoii IJiUHMT WEATHER Selectmen meet tonight Landfill still cheaper than Vicon proposal NATIONAL WEATHCR SERVICE FORECAST to 7 AM EST 3-15-83 The board also will be asked to approve community development projects on Beech Street and Ben Mont Avenue. It will discuss a capital budgeting, a concern of at least one selectmen during his recent campaign for office. On the landfill, town manager James Colvin said that it would cost the town $180,00 to ship the garbage to Rutland as opposed to $110,000 for keeping the landfill open this year. Vicon, which recently made a second offer to Bennington, has estimated that in 10 years the costs to join the waste district will equal landfill costs, according to Colvin.

The landfill, which must be upgraded to meet state standards, will cost more to maintain in the future. A state official with the Environmental Conservation Agency said this week that the town will have spend more than in the to keep the landfill open. But town officials are wary that even with additional landfill costs, it would still be too great a burden on the taxpayers to join the solid waste district at the present time. highlights a lengthy agenda for the selectmen who will meet at 7: 15 p.m. in the County Courthouse.

The manager also will advise the board on a federal regulation which would prohibit new Selectman Edward Iiimb from accepting a job with the engineering firm hired to upgrade the towns sewer system. At the last board meeting, I-arnb said he had applied for an engineering job with Dubois and King. Explaining that he was unemployed and having a hard time finding work, Lamb attacked the federal regulation as a lousy rule and unconstitutional. According to an official with the state Environmental Agency the federal code of ethics forbids local officials or members of their immediate families from personally benefiting from the federal grant. In this case, Bennington could lose $10 million in federal aid if officials find that the town has violated the rule.

However, if the project had already been underway and Lamb was working with the firm, he would not have been in violation of the UPI WEATHER FOTOCA9T Tonight clouding up with a chance for late showers, low in the 30s. Tuesday cloudy and cool, with a chance for some showers, high in the 40s. Tuesday night cloudy and cool, low near 30. Wednesday sunny and cool, high around 40s. Sundays high was 41; overnight low was 24.

Sunset tonight, Tuesdays sunrise, 6:05. For updates, call 442-3121. AND FUNERALS ERAAONT BRIEFS Steamtown to leave Vermont MONTPELIER i UPI Officials of Steamtown said today the nonprofit firms management, the state of Vermont and the village of Bellows Falls all must share the blame for a decison to move the railroad museum to Scranton, Pa. Steamtown's board of directors, attracted by the promise of $500,000 in credit and the chance to run rail excursions into the Pocono Mountains, voted Friday to move the outdoor museum out of Bellows Fall. Steamtown officials have threatened a move for about a decade, charging the state has done little to help promote the tourist attraction.

I don't want to point fingers, Steamtown board Chairman Frederick Blount said today, but said Vermonts billboard ban preventing the erection of promotional signs along the highway made it difficult to attract enough tourists to preserve the museum. He cited difficulty generating enough money to meet operating expenses as a prime reason for the move. The bottom line is we wanted to preserve that as a museum. We felt we could do that on a permanent basis in Scranton Blount also acknowledged there were personality conflicts between Steamtown and state officials. I dont want to get involved in mud slinging, though, he said.

Weve been in Vermont for a long time. We had a lot of good years. Bellows Falls businesses, meanwhile, expressed concern the move could mean a deep cut in their economy. "We easily could talk in terms of millions of dollars, said Rockingham Town Planner David Raszmann. But Blount said trustees have offered to leave an excursion train for Bellows Falls to maintain.

By BEN ROTH It is cheaper to truck garbage to the local landfill than to ship it to Vicon Recovery Systems in Rutland, according to Bennington town officials who have been negotiating with the company. Last week, officials said that negotiations between Vicon and towns in the northern part of the county could affect the cost of tranporting Benningtons waste north. But the New Jersey based company, which has been hired to build and run the Rutland plant to convert garbage into energy, has not lowered its offer. Tonight, Bennington Town Manager James Colvin will recommend to the selectmen that the town continue to operate its Houghton Lane landfill, according to the chairman of the selectmen, Timothy Corcoran. The town manager said that even with the major upgrading of the landfill required by the state, it still will be cheaper to maintain it for at least the next 10 years.

The managers recommendation OBITUARIES THELMA M. PENNOCK SUNDERLAND Mrs. Malcolm Pennock, 78, of Sunderland Burrough, the former Thelma Marie Washburn, died Sunday afternoon at the Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Wilmington, N.Y., on Jan. 24, 1922, daughter of Halsey Washburn and the former Susan Stevenson, her education was received there and in Ausable Forks, N.Y.

She and Mr. Pennock, whom she married in Wilmington, owned and operated Pennock Store and Antique Shop in Sunderland. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ned (Susan) Schroeder of Lewiston, Idaho, Mrs. Peter (Linda) Kane of Bennington, and Mrs.

Roger (Heidi) Harwood of Burlington; a son, Jody D. Pennock of West Palm Beach, eight grandchildren; two sisters, Cecelia Kilburn of Ballston Spa, N.Y., and Alice Betters of Wilmington, N.Y.; two brothers, Halsey and Henry Washburn, also of Wilmington; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Another son, Malcolm D. Pennock, died in 1961. The funeral will be held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Lester Tufts, pastor of the Congregational Church in East Dorset, will officiate. Burial will be in the family lot at Ira Allen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9, when the family will be in attendance. Contributions in memory of Mrs.

Pennock may be made to the Arlington Rescue Squad through the funeral home office at 628 Main Bennington, Vt. 05201. ERNEST M. DAVIS Ernest M. Davis, 78, a resident of 318 Safford died Sunday morning at Putnam Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Stamford on Jan. 14, 1905, son of Charles Davis and the former Estella Moon, he received his education in Searsburg. In earlier years, Mr. Davis was employed in construction, working for many years in Danbury, Conn. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1861.

His wife, the former Irene Wheelock, survives. Other survivors include a brother and a sister, Cassius Davis and Mrs. Gladys Harrington, both of Bennington; several nieces, nephews and cousins; great-nieces and great-nephews; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev.

Floyd I. LaBombard, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., when the family will be in attendance. Entombment will be in Park Lawn Chapel, with burial to take place in the Clarksburg (Mass.) Cemetery in the spring. Contributions in memory of Mr.

Davis may be made to either the Bennington Rescue Squad or Vermont Chapter of the American Cancer Society through the funeral home office. federal code, said Marilyn Davis of the state agency. Ms. Davis said the key point in Iambs case is that Dubois and King lias not begun construction, and Iambs hiring could be used to influence the selectmen on whether the town should retain the engineering firm. I iimb has not said whether he will withdraw his application.

In executive session the manager will give the board information on current negotiations with the two municipal unions. The current three-year contracts expire June 30. Colvin has begun preliminary talks with the policemens association. Iast week the president of Ixical 490 of the American Federation of Municipal, State and County Employees outlined his union's initial proposal. The union wants wage increases of 10 percent the first year and 8 percent the following two years and better pension and medical plans.

Tonight, the board also will hear the managers recommendation on whether to market the $2 million sewer project bond independently or through the Vermont Bond Bank. and J. Allyn Bradford of Boston; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Jean) Page of Jaffrey; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A son, Arthur H.

Bradford died in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1955. A daughter, Mrs. Roger (Stella) M. Scott, died in Jaffrey in 1980. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m.

today at the First Congregational Church in Jaffrey. The Revs. Ray Bibson and Wesley Mallery were to concelebrate the service. Contributions in Mrs. Bradfords memory may be made to the Central Congregational Church in Providence, R.I.

02906, to the First Congregational Church, Jaffrey, N.H. 03454, or to the Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey, N.H. 03452. Arrangements are being handled by the Cournoyer Funeral Home. PRISCILLA B.

NORTON Priscilla B. Norton, 76, a lifelong resident of North Bennington, died early Sunday morning. Bom on Jan. 18, 1907, daughter of Burton L. and Bessie (Bowen) Bromley, she graduated from North Bennington High School with the Class of 1923.

In 1927, she received a bachelors degree in home economics from the University of Vermont, where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. On Nov. 24, 1928, she married Ralph Breese Norton, who died in 1975. Mrs. Norton served the Town of Bennington on the Board of Civil Authority and was a grey lady at Putnam Memorial Hospital.

She was employed as a teller at the Merchants Bank in North Bennington for 17 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Priscilla) Kennedy Jr. of North Bennington; a grandson; a niece, a nephew and several cousins. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Friends may visit with the family at the Second Congregational Church in Bennington on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kurn Hattin Homes or Bennington Rescue Squad through the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. THOMAS J. MADDEN Thomas J.

Madden, 80, a former longtime resident of Walloomsac Road, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at his residence at 111 South Branch St. Bom on May 20, 1902, in Bennington, he was the son of John P. Madden and the former Bridget Sheedy. His education was received at St. Francis de Sales Academy and other local schools.

Mr. Madden was employed for several years at both the Fillmore and Fairdale farms. He was a member of St. Francis de -Sales Church and longtime active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 307. Several cousins survive.

A sister, Miss Mary Madden, died earlier this year on Jan. 13. Funeral services will be held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer, then at St. Francis de Sales Church at 10, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered.

Friends may call at the funeral Planned Parenthooa of Vermont 130 HOSPITAL DRIVE V-w 4T- if! Fck 442 ptf ft inquire evening PMH OF NURSING 44? All members of FOE, Aerie 1861, are requested to meet at the funeral home tonight at 7:30 to conduct their services for Mr. Davis. MATHILDA M. QUACKENBUSH Mrs. Mathilda M.

Quackenbush, 85, widow of Ralph G. Quackenbush Sr. and former longtime resident of Barney Road, died Sunday afternoon at Deans Community Care Home after a long illness. Born in Bennington on Sept. 9, 1897, daughter of Anton Jensen and the former Amanda Anderson, she received her education in local schools.

She and Mr. Quackenbush were married in Bennington. He died on Feb. 23, 1954. Survivors include a son, Ralph G.

Quackenbush Jr. of Bennington; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Hallams of Fairfield, and Mrs. James (Amanda) Davis and Mrs. Donald (Hilda) Davis, both of Bennington; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.

Wilhelmina Bowen of Albany, N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas D. Steffen, pastor of the Second Congregational Church, officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9, when the family will be in attendance. Entombment will be in Park Lawn Chapel, with burial to be in the Village Cemetery in the spring. Contributions in Mrs. Quacken-bushs memory may be made to the Bennington Rescue Squad through the funeral home office. EDWARD J.

PHILLIPS LACONIA, N.H. Edward J. Phillips, 94, formerly of Union Avenue, died at the Bellknap County Nursing Home Saturday morning after a long illness. A former resident of North Bennington, he left that area approximately 25 years ago. Born on Feb.

22, 1889, in Tinmouth, son of Charles Phillips and the former Mary Edmunds, he was a self-employed mechanic. Mr. Phillips leaves three daughters, Mrs. Nora Nesbitt of North Bennington, Mrs. Minnie Baker of Manchester Center, and Mrs.

Mary Styles of Gilmanton; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Parker of Danby, and Mrs. Ola Hayes of Granville, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home in Laconia on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in North Bennington at the Hinsdillville Cemetery at a later date.

Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. EUGENIA P. BRADFORD JAFFREY, N.H. Eugenia Price Bradford of Bryant Road, mother of Amory Howe Bradford of Arlington, died on March 10 in Peterborough. Her husband, the Rev.

Arthur H. Bradford, had served in Rutland, and Providence, R.I., died in 1973. In addition to her son in Arlington, she is survived by two other sons, Benjamin Bradford of Bellevue, home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., when the family will be in attendance. A wake service will be held that evening. Entombment will be in Park I Chapel, with burial to be in that cemetery in the spring.

All members of Council 307 are requested to meet at the funeral home Tuesday at 8 p.m. for recitation of the rosary. MILDRED FARNLM Mildred Famum, 97, of Kennedy Towers, Troy, N.Y., formerly of Bennington, died Sunday at St. Marys Hospital in Troy. Born on Jan.

10, 1886, in Bennington, daughter of Dexter and Ellen (Snell) Famum, she was educated in local schools. Miss Famum had worked as a secretary at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy and was a member of the First Methodist Church there. Survivors include a niece, Edith Miles of Bennington; two nephews, Carl Jolivette of North Bennington and Robert Farnum of Bennington; several grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home with the Rev.

Cass Gilbert, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, North Bennington, in the spring. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. LaCroix funeral The Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial was celebrated Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church for Aurile J. LaCroix of 112 Lincoln St.

The Rev. Joseph Quinn, C.S.C., pastor, officiated. Organist was Henrietta Senecal. A prayer service at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home preceded the funeral Mass. Bearers were two grandsons, Mark and Kevin Hackett, two nephews, James LaCroix and Lester Davis, and Thomas Hackett and John Kulas.

Rev. Quinn offered the wake service held Friday evening at the funeral home. Entombment took place in Park Lawn Chapel, with burial to be in that cemetery in the spring. Mr. LaCroix died Thursday morning at the Mary- McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, N.Y., following a long illness.

Carpenter sen ices Funeral sendees for Mrs. Ruth E. Carpenter of 330 School St. were held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. The Rev.

Francis Grogan, QS.C., associate pastor of Sacred Heart Church, officiated. Honorary bearers were seven grandsons: Curtis F. LeBlanc, David H. LeBlanc, Robert A. Carptner John H.

Carpenter, Daniel S. Stoessel, Glenn S. Ayer and Luther A. Carpenter Jr. Entombment took place in Park Lawn Chapel, with burial to be in the Village Cemetery in the spring.

Attending calling hours in a group Saturday afternoon were members of the Senior Citizens Club, of which Mrs. Carpenter was an active member, and members of the senior citizens 1982 bowling championship team of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., and Bennington, of which she was also a member. Mrs. Carpenter died on March 10 at Putnam Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. THE BENNINGTON BANNER p-'Nc 'S CALI 447 7 EE 7 8 30 3 4 5 C-C Hebard disputes estimates JOHNSON (UPI) State treasurer Emory Hebard believes the Snelling administration is too optimistic in its 1983 budget deficit projections and the Legislature is too pessimistic in its 1984 revenue forecasts.

In assessing Vermonts economy at a small business conference at Johnson State College, Hebard stood by his earlier estimate of a budget deficit of $11 million to $12 million this year in contrast to Gov. Richard Snellings predicted $8 million deficit. In normal years, the administration could count on a $3 to $4 million surplus in a $300 million budget, Hebard said Saturday Snelling, however, ordered $4 million in cuts in February, and there will not be any year end reversions this year, he said. You cant squeeze a lemon twice, Hebapd said. You cant count on reversions, when youve already rescinded the' money.

Storm extends ski season MONTPELIER (UPI) Ski area operators around Vermont say the big weekend storm will allow a welcome extension to what has been at best a poor season. The much publicized lack of snow this winter has cut deeply into ski area revenues, and some areas said they were expecting to close earlier than usual this spring. Now, with a foot of wet, heavy snow that fell Saturday, spokesmen reported some of the best skiing of the season and most said they hope to stay open for at least another month. Sugarbush owner Roy Cohen was even more optimistic. He challenged the Killington Ski Area to see which could stay open longer.

Just tell Killington this is the year well beat them, Cohen said. On Memorial Day well still be skiing top to bottom." Killington Marketing Manager John Rohan said his area, which stayed open untilmid-June last year, plans to stay open for at least two more months. Rohan called the storm a welcome surprise and a much needed shot in the arm for the ski industry. New rules delay food stamps MONTPELIER UPI New federal regulations will cause a four to six week delay in the distribution of food stamps and welfare payments to the working poor, according to members of the states Food Stamp Advisory Board. Members said the change could have a disastrous effect on families who need the assistance to survive.

The new system, being tested now in Rutland, is the result of a federal requirement that families fill out a complicated booklet on their income before getting their monthly stamps. Ed Pirie, food stamp consultant for the Department of Social Welfare, said the change will be implimented statewide by next summer. Grand Union license suspended MONTPELIER UPI The second class license of the Grand Union in Bennington has been suspended by the state Liquor Control Board. The store will lose its license for five days, beginning April 3, for selling alcoholic beverages to a minor, the board said. And the first and third class licenses of the Alibi in Middlebury was suspended for five days, beginning April 10, for furnishing alcohol to an intoxicated person.

North Bennington annual meeting The village of North Bennington will hold its annual meeting March 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Bennington firehouse. The village trustees will address business matters such as approval for appropriations to village organizations and for spending revenue sharing funds. Voters will be asked to set the tax rate and to authorize spending for the next year. Voters will also elect two trustees for two years and one trustee for one year.

They will also elect a moderator, clerk, collector of taxes, and three auditors. Incumbents Thomas Paquin and Margaret Sausville are running unopposed for the two two-year terms for trustee. Doris Pratt is challenging incumbent Ronald Nadeau for the one-year term. Sanders spent $33, 000 BURLINGTON (UPI) Mayor Bernard Sanders spent $33,000 to win re-election, $29,000 more than he unseating Democratic Mayor Gordon Paquette two years ago. The mayoral race cost close to $100,000, exceeding almost 10 times the amount spent in 1981.

Sanders easily won re-election despite strong challenges from Democrat Judith Stephany and Republic James Gilson. But he only spent $4,000 to defeat Paquette and it took much more to hold onto the job. now PART-TIME program SCHOOL PRACTICAL Ml 1.