March 1 l, 198 I-Tiw Journal Opinion-Page 5
----4
(-, ! The West Virginia Coal balance of payments in in-
" Association is promoting ternational trade," the
"- i increased use of coal in New association said inn booklet
Ag: England as an answer to the entitled "West Virginia Coal:
mgh price and possible Energytoshare."
.:i sho: ges of heating oil. The coal producers' group
In advertisements and argues that the chief road-
letters tsee "Letters to the block to greater use of coal is
Editor," page 4), officials of unreasonable federal
the industry association urge regulations. The United
a national energy policy based States, it adds, has sufficient
on coal. coal reserves to last the nation
"It can help fight inflation for up to 300 years.
by offering a low-cost energy "With international oil
alternative. It can help production already peaked
provide economic and out, it is acknowledged by
Political security by reducing energy experts that coal is the
dependence on unstable only readily available fuel to
forei in energy supplies. It can fill the energy gap," the
help bring about a favorable association's booklet adds.
Industry urges greater coal use in New England
RABIES CLINIC
SATURDAY MARCH 21 st
THETFORD
TOWN GARAGE
10am - 12pm
TUESDAY MARCH 24th
WOODSVILLE
NAT. GUARD ARMORY
7pm - 8:30pro
It alsn describes as "myths" tricity generated by oil and
reports that greater use of coal that showed the same
coal will lead to greatly in- amoun(ofoil-generatedpower
creased air pollution such as that cost $105.91 in Boston in
"acid rain" and that it would August of 1979 cost only $58.29
create a "greenhouse" effect in Charleston, W. Va., where
in the atmosphere to warm up electric generators are fueled
the overall world climate, by coal.
"'Coal can be-by law must Coal shortages cropped up
be-burned cleanly. The around New England last
President's Coal Commission, January when severe cold
after a two-year study, con- weather caused an increase in
eluded that a 'program of consumption. Industry of-
replacing oil with coat in ficials said at the time the
compliance with the Clean Air shortage was because of the
Act will not increase great costs associated with
emissions of environmental opening new coal mines. The
and health-related pollutants, industry wants to be assured it
the booklet said. It will have a market if it in-
re((irred t() a report under the creases production and
recent administration of supplies to such areas as New
President Carter. Englands, industry sources
The hooklet included said.
comparative costs of elec-
Town Meetings are true
democracy, Douglas says
MONTPELIER- Town state has absorbed so much
Meeting day was a power over the years that
remarkably harmonious event little is left for towns todecide.
this year. according to Others say that the small
Secretary of State James It. numbers of citizens that at-
Douglas, whose respon- tend Town Meeting in some
sibilities include a role as the towns show that there is a
chief election officer of dwindling interest in the
Vermont. process," he continued.
"This was a critical year," "But that's just plain wrong.
said Douglas. "The broad Ask the people in any Vermont
election law reforms of 1980 town what they think about
were given their first local test annual meetings. They'll tell
on March 3, 1981, and from all you that the decisions they
reports the law served Ver- have made are very important
WliDND&¥ mont towns well." to them--decisions on road
MARCH 25th The Secretary of State's maintenance and paving, on
GROTON ,.rr. office is one of the first places educational financing, and
town officials call when town officers. Theseareissues
FIRE STATION prohlems arise under the of great impact on thelife of a
-,-7r) 30p Vermont election law. The Vermont town, and they
, - m - 8: m Secretary's comments are deserve all the respect and the
based on more than 20 hours of at tention they get," he said.
THURSDAY MARCH 26 telephone calls received and "Complaints about cen-
LYME ,,,,]'|ol"i answered over a two-day tralization of government
period in his office in Mont- have been around since the
SCHOOL GYM pelter. 1820's, bti'Che fact is the towns
-.-7r) 3019 "We hear all the corn- still have a tremendous
m - 8: m plaints, but after taking the amount of discretion in how
pulse of Town Meeting day, they run their social and
For Information Call: 1981, it is clear the process economic lives," he added.
B V P A works, and works well--the "Low turnout?Don't believe
• • • • last living example of true it. We've had complaints that
democracy," he said. some towns don't have rooms
0503) 787-6233 "There is always criticism big enough to contain all the
of the process. Some say the people who want to come to
Town Meeting," Douglas said.
"The essential democratic
experience that is shared at
Town Meeting is available to
very few other Americans.
Maybe that's why people in
D0 other states feel so skeptical
about the political
process --because it's remote
and inaccessible. In Vermont,
Have it's just the opposite. The
opportunity to participate
fully in the decision making
KITCHENS process is there, directly,
every first Tuesday in March.
We're a very lucky people,
and we must never forget that.
It's institutions and traditions
like Town Meeting that keep
us free and independent," he
concluded.
You Betl
OVER 30 STYL ON DISPLAY IN OUR STOCKROOMS
IN OUR SHOW ROOM BY
. TRIPLE * HOMECREST * OVERTON
. ARROW * KEMPER-TNaPEN * SCHR(X
. BRUCE * MEDN.LION * YORK TOWN
• k" GREGG . KIII;HEN-KOMPIET * MERILLAT
• VERMONT CABINET
See Our New Kitchen (Model Set) And Form
Your Own Kitchen Right Before Your Eyes!
See It Before You Do It, Eliminate Costly
Mistakes And Guesswork. Appointments After
Hours, Estimates, Measuring Given Freely!
KES BROS.
BUILDING SUPPLIES & HARDWARE
, Vt. 222-52.80
MON. -"'RI. 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - NOON
Showroom Open Beg. Store Hours
Plus Fri. Til 9 p. m.
Janette Santaw
Santaw enlists
in the Air Force
N. ATTLEBORO, MASS. --
Janette ("Tootle") Santaw of
N. Attlebero, Mass., formerly
of Newbury and Wells River,
Vt.. has enlisted in the United
States Air Force. On February
12, 1981, she left for Lackland
Air Force Base, Texas.
Mter attending Oxbow High
School for three years, Santaw
graduated from North
Attleboro High School in the
Spring of 1980.
She is the daughter of Ruth
and the late William A.
Santaw, and has several
sisters and a brother in nor-
thern Vermont•
TIlOUGliTS
Lord, when we are wrong,
nmke us willing to change.
And when we are right, make
us easy to live with.
Peter Marshall
TASKER'S WELL
We Need Your
Business!
lur Business Is Goin8
In The Hole.
Northwood, NJt.
942-5581
Our American Heritage
Winning essays in the American lleritage Essay
i'd,crest sponsored by the llaverhill Memorial VFW
Post No. 5245 Auxiliary in ilaverhill Academy Junior
Iligh.
Ilegina ('iteroni Grade 8A FIRST PI,ACE
We Americans have the greatest tolerance and self
perseverance than any other country on the face of the
earth. Our h)lerance comes from us being born of
immigranls t'rnm the world over. We are a giant
melting pot. The variety of nationalities and religions
gave way to tolerance if we were to have peace. The
lxwseverance came from having to fight for our rights
every step of the way.
Our continent is rich in all the natural resources
needed to make us self-reliant. ( If we learn to use them
right. ) We are a nation that has always put GOD at the
head, and the rights of human dignity in first place. We
are a peace-loving people, but in no way are we in-
timidated by the threats from the world around us.
When 1 think of my heritage as an American, I am
proud. I am glad to be part of a nation that has
produced such great men that have shaped our past
and proud In be growing up where I dare to dream of
beconfing whatever I choose, that I can go to any
church that 1 want t0, and that 1 can go as far with my
educat ion as I want even though I'm a girl.
My grandparents on both sides were born in the "Old
Country," one set in Poland, behind the Iron Curtain
and Ihe other in Italy. I grew up with the tales of how
they worked and dreamed to get here and how hard it
was for them when they arrived. It was hard to leave
home and friends and all the familiar scenes of the
homeland to come to a strange land where the
language and cusloms and daily activities were so
different. But l'm really glad that they did. After they
were naluralized, they could take an active part in the
community, and the Democratic system. I'm never
going to take the privilege to vote for granted. Because
I know first hand the many sacrifices that my family
made so thai their grandchildren could be born free. I,
too, am able to take a part in choosing the type
government that will head our land and shape our
future. It was quite an experience watching the
Presidential Voting this year and being old enough to
understand what was going on with the elections. Even
though it got drawn out, the process itself was
fascinating. To watch a president step down and hand
his office over graciously to the newly elected one and
the transition of all that power shifted before the eyes
of the world was a miracle in itself.
I also saw 52 Americans that were cruelly held
hostage obtain freedom through peaceful means,
without our country losing face or making frightening
threats. I feel safe at night knowing that peace and
human dignity is my heritage.
My parents never forgot to pray for peace in church
every Sunday, especially for Poland, the homeland of
my mother's people. Every time I do, I realize how
much America means to me. America means freedom
to be me and I will work and pray to keep it that way..
• for my children and their children and so on... I hope
till the. end of time.
Groton voters approve reappraisal
,GltOTON-. Volers at Town
Meeting March 3 approved the
raising of $366,186.50 in taxes
f()r 1981 town expeoditures,
and appiovcd $22,(M)0 for a
property reappraisal by an
independent firm.
The tax levy is $30,904.68
ifigher than last year. Voters
also approved $235,284 as
Groton's share of the budget of
t Inion School District No. 21.
Freddie Braman Sr. was
elected selechnan. Michael
Blair was reelected a selec-
tman. Gall Davis was elected
school director and Ida I)ennis
was reelected town clerk.
Groton voters also approved
the expenditure of $15,000 for
the Fire Department to health services and $200 for
purchase a pumper after, )(tult education.
Fireman ttarold Puffer said €' Voters rejected a proposal
the present 1954 model 11) appropriate $1,400 to
pumper is "not dependable." replace the gold on the town
Alsn voted was $2,50() to in- clock.
sulate the fire house, with the ............................
labor to be done by the SISTERSON
firemen. DEAN'S LIST
The voters also acted to SMITHFIELD, R.I.-- Two
abolish the inventory tax after sisters from the Upper Valley
explanations that revenues area were named to the
were not significant, and Dean's list at Bryant College
voted to implement firearms for the 1980 fall semester.
ordilmnces at the discretion of They are Debra Blanehard
the selectmen after public of Bradford, who is majoring
hearings, in marketing, and Nancy
Appropriations were ap-Blanchard of W. Topsham.
proved for $750 to Caledonia majoring to be a legal
Home Health, $500 to mental secretary.
SHOW
&
FLEA MARKET
Sponsored by
[he Upper Valley Fish & Game Club Inc.
Sunday, March 15, '81
THETFORD ACADEMY GYM
llam - 6pm
- DOOR PRIZES -
also
Exhibits by
Vt. & N.H. Fish & Game Depts.
Refreshments by
Girl Scout Cadette Sr. Troop No. 144
Added Attraction
Fiddling Dick Wilson
and the Country
ADMISSION
FREE!
VALVOLINE I 0-W-30
01L
GOOD THRU
SAT. MARCH 14
WOrld's Ftrlt - World'S Ftrte
00/ALVo LItI00 "'
LIMIT,CASE,. c.,o., tPJART
MOTOR OIL,
March 1 l, 198 I-Tiw Journal Opinion-Page 5
----4
(-, ! The West Virginia Coal balance of payments in in-
" Association is promoting ternational trade," the
"- i increased use of coal in New association said inn booklet
Ag: England as an answer to the entitled "West Virginia Coal:
mgh price and possible Energytoshare."
.:i sho: ges of heating oil. The coal producers' group
In advertisements and argues that the chief road-
letters tsee "Letters to the block to greater use of coal is
Editor," page 4), officials of unreasonable federal
the industry association urge regulations. The United
a national energy policy based States, it adds, has sufficient
on coal. coal reserves to last the nation
"It can help fight inflation for up to 300 years.
by offering a low-cost energy "With international oil
alternative. It can help production already peaked
provide economic and out, it is acknowledged by
Political security by reducing energy experts that coal is the
dependence on unstable only readily available fuel to
forei in energy supplies. It can fill the energy gap," the
help bring about a favorable association's booklet adds.
Industry urges greater coal use in New England
RABIES CLINIC
SATURDAY MARCH 21 st
THETFORD
TOWN GARAGE
10am - 12pm
TUESDAY MARCH 24th
WOODSVILLE
NAT. GUARD ARMORY
7pm - 8:30pro
It alsn describes as "myths" tricity generated by oil and
reports that greater use of coal that showed the same
coal will lead to greatly in- amoun(ofoil-generatedpower
creased air pollution such as that cost $105.91 in Boston in
"acid rain" and that it would August of 1979 cost only $58.29
create a "greenhouse" effect in Charleston, W. Va., where
in the atmosphere to warm up electric generators are fueled
the overall world climate, by coal.
"'Coal can be-by law must Coal shortages cropped up
be-burned cleanly. The around New England last
President's Coal Commission, January when severe cold
after a two-year study, con- weather caused an increase in
eluded that a 'program of consumption. Industry of-
replacing oil with coat in ficials said at the time the
compliance with the Clean Air shortage was because of the
Act will not increase great costs associated with
emissions of environmental opening new coal mines. The
and health-related pollutants, industry wants to be assured it
the booklet said. It will have a market if it in-
re((irred t() a report under the creases production and
recent administration of supplies to such areas as New
President Carter. Englands, industry sources
The hooklet included said.
comparative costs of elec-
Town Meetings are true
democracy, Douglas says
MONTPELIER- Town state has absorbed so much
Meeting day was a power over the years that
remarkably harmonious event little is left for towns todecide.
this year. according to Others say that the small
Secretary of State James It. numbers of citizens that at-
Douglas, whose respon- tend Town Meeting in some
sibilities include a role as the towns show that there is a
chief election officer of dwindling interest in the
Vermont. process," he continued.
"This was a critical year," "But that's just plain wrong.
said Douglas. "The broad Ask the people in any Vermont
election law reforms of 1980 town what they think about
were given their first local test annual meetings. They'll tell
on March 3, 1981, and from all you that the decisions they
reports the law served Ver- have made are very important
WliDND&¥ mont towns well." to them--decisions on road
MARCH 25th The Secretary of State's maintenance and paving, on
GROTON ,.rr. office is one of the first places educational financing, and
town officials call when town officers. Theseareissues
FIRE STATION prohlems arise under the of great impact on thelife of a
-,-7r) 30p Vermont election law. The Vermont town, and they
, - m - 8: m Secretary's comments are deserve all the respect and the
based on more than 20 hours of at tention they get," he said.
THURSDAY MARCH 26 telephone calls received and "Complaints about cen-
LYME ,,,,]'|ol"i answered over a two-day tralization of government
period in his office in Mont- have been around since the
SCHOOL GYM pelter. 1820's, bti'Che fact is the towns
-.-7r) 3019 "We hear all the corn- still have a tremendous
m - 8: m plaints, but after taking the amount of discretion in how
pulse of Town Meeting day, they run their social and
For Information Call: 1981, it is clear the process economic lives," he added.
B V P A works, and works well--the "Low turnout?Don't believe
• • • • last living example of true it. We've had complaints that
democracy," he said. some towns don't have rooms
0503) 787-6233 "There is always criticism big enough to contain all the
of the process. Some say the people who want to come to
Town Meeting," Douglas said.
"The essential democratic
experience that is shared at
Town Meeting is available to
very few other Americans.
Maybe that's why people in
D0 other states feel so skeptical
about the political
process --because it's remote
and inaccessible. In Vermont,
Have it's just the opposite. The
opportunity to participate
fully in the decision making
KITCHENS process is there, directly,
every first Tuesday in March.
We're a very lucky people,
and we must never forget that.
It's institutions and traditions
like Town Meeting that keep
us free and independent," he
concluded.
You Betl
OVER 30 STYL ON DISPLAY IN OUR STOCKROOMS
IN OUR SHOW ROOM BY
. TRIPLE * HOMECREST * OVERTON
. ARROW * KEMPER-TNaPEN * SCHR(X
. BRUCE * MEDN.LION * YORK TOWN
• k" GREGG . KIII;HEN-KOMPIET * MERILLAT
• VERMONT CABINET
See Our New Kitchen (Model Set) And Form
Your Own Kitchen Right Before Your Eyes!
See It Before You Do It, Eliminate Costly
Mistakes And Guesswork. Appointments After
Hours, Estimates, Measuring Given Freely!
KES BROS.
BUILDING SUPPLIES & HARDWARE
, Vt. 222-52.80
MON. -"'RI. 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - NOON
Showroom Open Beg. Store Hours
Plus Fri. Til 9 p. m.
Janette Santaw
Santaw enlists
in the Air Force
N. ATTLEBORO, MASS. --
Janette ("Tootle") Santaw of
N. Attlebero, Mass., formerly
of Newbury and Wells River,
Vt.. has enlisted in the United
States Air Force. On February
12, 1981, she left for Lackland
Air Force Base, Texas.
Mter attending Oxbow High
School for three years, Santaw
graduated from North
Attleboro High School in the
Spring of 1980.
She is the daughter of Ruth
and the late William A.
Santaw, and has several
sisters and a brother in nor-
thern Vermont•
TIlOUGliTS
Lord, when we are wrong,
nmke us willing to change.
And when we are right, make
us easy to live with.
Peter Marshall
TASKER'S WELL
We Need Your
Business!
lur Business Is Goin8
In The Hole.
Northwood, NJt.
942-5581
Our American Heritage
Winning essays in the American lleritage Essay
i'd,crest sponsored by the llaverhill Memorial VFW
Post No. 5245 Auxiliary in ilaverhill Academy Junior
Iligh.
Ilegina ('iteroni Grade 8A FIRST PI,ACE
We Americans have the greatest tolerance and self
perseverance than any other country on the face of the
earth. Our h)lerance comes from us being born of
immigranls t'rnm the world over. We are a giant
melting pot. The variety of nationalities and religions
gave way to tolerance if we were to have peace. The
lxwseverance came from having to fight for our rights
every step of the way.
Our continent is rich in all the natural resources
needed to make us self-reliant. ( If we learn to use them
right. ) We are a nation that has always put GOD at the
head, and the rights of human dignity in first place. We
are a peace-loving people, but in no way are we in-
timidated by the threats from the world around us.
When 1 think of my heritage as an American, I am
proud. I am glad to be part of a nation that has
produced such great men that have shaped our past
and proud In be growing up where I dare to dream of
beconfing whatever I choose, that I can go to any
church that 1 want t0, and that 1 can go as far with my
educat ion as I want even though I'm a girl.
My grandparents on both sides were born in the "Old
Country," one set in Poland, behind the Iron Curtain
and Ihe other in Italy. I grew up with the tales of how
they worked and dreamed to get here and how hard it
was for them when they arrived. It was hard to leave
home and friends and all the familiar scenes of the
homeland to come to a strange land where the
language and cusloms and daily activities were so
different. But l'm really glad that they did. After they
were naluralized, they could take an active part in the
community, and the Democratic system. I'm never
going to take the privilege to vote for granted. Because
I know first hand the many sacrifices that my family
made so thai their grandchildren could be born free. I,
too, am able to take a part in choosing the type
government that will head our land and shape our
future. It was quite an experience watching the
Presidential Voting this year and being old enough to
understand what was going on with the elections. Even
though it got drawn out, the process itself was
fascinating. To watch a president step down and hand
his office over graciously to the newly elected one and
the transition of all that power shifted before the eyes
of the world was a miracle in itself.
I also saw 52 Americans that were cruelly held
hostage obtain freedom through peaceful means,
without our country losing face or making frightening
threats. I feel safe at night knowing that peace and
human dignity is my heritage.
My parents never forgot to pray for peace in church
every Sunday, especially for Poland, the homeland of
my mother's people. Every time I do, I realize how
much America means to me. America means freedom
to be me and I will work and pray to keep it that way..
• for my children and their children and so on... I hope
till the. end of time.
Groton voters approve reappraisal
,GltOTON-. Volers at Town
Meeting March 3 approved the
raising of $366,186.50 in taxes
f()r 1981 town expeoditures,
and appiovcd $22,(M)0 for a
property reappraisal by an
independent firm.
The tax levy is $30,904.68
ifigher than last year. Voters
also approved $235,284 as
Groton's share of the budget of
t Inion School District No. 21.
Freddie Braman Sr. was
elected selechnan. Michael
Blair was reelected a selec-
tman. Gall Davis was elected
school director and Ida I)ennis
was reelected town clerk.
Groton voters also approved
the expenditure of $15,000 for
the Fire Department to health services and $200 for
purchase a pumper after, )(tult education.
Fireman ttarold Puffer said €' Voters rejected a proposal
the present 1954 model 11) appropriate $1,400 to
pumper is "not dependable." replace the gold on the town
Alsn voted was $2,50() to in- clock.
sulate the fire house, with the ............................
labor to be done by the SISTERSON
firemen. DEAN'S LIST
The voters also acted to SMITHFIELD, R.I.-- Two
abolish the inventory tax after sisters from the Upper Valley
explanations that revenues area were named to the
were not significant, and Dean's list at Bryant College
voted to implement firearms for the 1980 fall semester.
ordilmnces at the discretion of They are Debra Blanehard
the selectmen after public of Bradford, who is majoring
hearings, in marketing, and Nancy
Appropriations were ap-Blanchard of W. Topsham.
proved for $750 to Caledonia majoring to be a legal
Home Health, $500 to mental secretary.
SHOW
&
FLEA MARKET
Sponsored by
[he Upper Valley Fish & Game Club Inc.
Sunday, March 15, '81
THETFORD ACADEMY GYM
llam - 6pm
- DOOR PRIZES -
also
Exhibits by
Vt. & N.H. Fish & Game Depts.
Refreshments by
Girl Scout Cadette Sr. Troop No. 144
Added Attraction
Fiddling Dick Wilson
and the Country
ADMISSION
FREE!
VALVOLINE I 0-W-30
01L
GOOD THRU
SAT. MARCH 14
WOrld's Ftrlt - World'S Ftrte
00/ALVo LItI00 "'
LIMIT,CASE,. c.,o., tPJART
MOTOR OIL,
