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NEWS 4 IHiNNINtri'ON BANNER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006 From the Front Board extends bond for WTF Town considers landfill fix WATER, from page 1 Water Resources Superintendent Terrance A. Morse said the facility is now operating with the new features after five years of planning and a year and a half of construction. An official public opening will likely take place in the spring, he said. The upgrade contained three major elements, said Morse. A new pump station was built, along with a new 1.2 million-gallon water tank and a gallon tank to help remove sludge from the water supply.

The new water tank was needed because of the high amount of chlorine needed to treat the water, said Morse. Many treatment facilities are far enough away from town that chlorine is dispersed in the water before it arrives at homes and businesses, he said. Woodford residents living next to the facility, however, were getting highly chlorinated water. "To meet federal criteria, we had to run high doses of chlorine. Morse said Woodford town officials were very concerned with the aesthetics of the facility.

I le said their major concerns were ensuring that the colors, sizes and heights of the tanks and buildings would fit into the community. Although the town of Bennington owns the land upon which the facility sits, the town must pay taxes on the land in Woodford, said Morse. According to Morse, residents in Woodford are most troubled with the eight-foot, chain-link fence that is topped with barbed-wire, which is currently securing the facility. "Probably the biggest concern among Woodford residents is the security fence that surrounds the property, but unfortunately in this day and age, it's necessary," he said. The town will be looking to find some type of vine that can be grown on the fence to give it a more tasteful look, said Morse.

E-mail Netil (ioswami at The only thing that would allow us to cut back on the high chlorine was to have a tank where the water could be held before it went out," said Morse, The tank will also allow the town to keep a three to four day supply of water on hand if some type of emergency were to occur. The sludge thickener tank enables the town to separate sediment from the water. The sediment will be caught in the tank and then dried on the grounds of the facility before being shipped out to use as fill. The most exciting new feature is the state-of-the-art computerized system, said Morse. Morse and plant operators can monitor and make adjustments at the plant from a computer on the grounds of the facility, a computer at the town office or laptop computers that can travel with operators.

"It gives us so much opportunity to see what's going on and make adjustments at the touch of a button," said Morse. When planning the upgrades, Hoard in regards to a revision to zoning laws. Planning Hoard member Chris Williams said the revision was to develop a review-board format for the village, and to bring the bylaws into compliance with state statute. "That's state law, we have to comply with that," Williams said. "It's not all that radically different from present zoning." Zoning debate One part of the zoning discussion brought healed comment from Trevor Mance, owner of TAM Inc.

Williams discussed a part of the revision that tries to limit the amount of solid waste that can be stored at landfills or go through transfer stations. "The approach to transfer stations is that the requirements arc equal to the scale of the operation," Williams said. Williams explained this to mean that the plume around landfills and transfer stations can't inixdc on another's property. Mance said this was unfair to his company, a waste removal business. Mance said the zoning revision was the equivalent to limiting the number of coffee drinks a business could sell because of the amount of parking available in front.

The Select Hoard decided to have Williams make additional revisions before approval. Shaftsbury Emergency Management director Jerry Matlison was also on-hand to discuss succession and grant money. The Select Hoard is required to appoint three people who would take over board member duties in case of an emergency. "If something happens in town, there's a succession of authority," said chairman Wynn Metcalfe. "We would still have a select board to run the town." The board will discuss this further before making any decisions.

LASDEIIJfrtmpagrl to this issue, siiying they've been dealing with the methane problem for 29 years and they just want to see it fixed. They feel the problem isn't receiving the attention it deserves, and they sometimes fear for their lives. "We just want the problem solved," said Sally Eastman, who lives next to the landfill with her husband Bob. "It's just frightful thinking every time the furnace goes on we might not be here anymore." The board assured the Eastmans they were working to solve the problem, and they offered to install a second methane monitor in their home to make sure gas isn't present. The Eastmans said they'd like another sensor, and also voiced concerns regarding noise pollution around the landfill.

The board received a report from the Shaftsbury Planning Obituaries Raymond Prouty Sr. BENNINGTON Mr. Raymond B. Prouty 88, a well known resident of Vail Road died on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2(X)6 surrounded by his family at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

Mr. Prouty was born in Peru on August 18,1918, he was the son of the late Benjamin W. and Etta (Jeffs) Prouty, he grew up in the Manchester Center area and received his education in Manchester Schools. A World War II Veteran, he joined the United Avenue in I Iixsick Falls and was the husband of the late Cassic (Zvingles) Scaglione. Sam was born Sept.

7, 1918, in Cambridge, son of the Thomas and Clara (DcMarco) Scaglione. He was educated in schools in Cambridge. 1 le was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. While serving he received the Bronze Starr and a Purple Heart. Sam was employed by the Hwsick Falls Central Scluxil as a bus driver for many years.

Sam was a member of the Elks Lodge 178, V.F.W., and a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church all in Hoosick Falls. Donna Carey, Timothy and Rose Carey and Frederick Carey; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Annette and Jack Morse, Bonnie Pinsonneault, Pamela Carey, Dar-lene Carey, Tammy and Hector Pinsonneault and Denise Carey; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Mahar Son Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. when the family will be in attendance. Graveside committal services will take place at Park Lawn Cemetery on Friday, Dec.

22, 2006, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Deborah Estey, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Bennington, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jane C. Care's memory may be made to the Bennington Relay for Life through the office of the Mahar Son Funeral I lome, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Jane Christine Carey BENNINGTON Jane Christine Carey, 56, a resident of Coolidge Avenue, Bennington, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2(X)6, with her friends and family at her side. Jane died following a brave fight with breast cancer. Jane will join her mother and father, Frederick and Mary (Arnold) Carey and her sister, Wanda Lee (Carey) Hillard who predeceased her. A lifetime resident, Jane was born in Bennington May 22, 1950.

She received her education in the Bennington schools. She was a creative artist who loved to draw, color and paint. She loved cix)k-ing, baking apple pies, scraprxwk-ing and taking holiday pictures, shopping, mountains, flowers and birds. Jane loved time spent with her family and attending the family reunion this past summer. She liked dressing up and looking nice, going to Burger King and was McGuyver's most loyal fan.

Jane is survived by her wonderful caregiver, Elaine Therriault and her family; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Beth Carey, Terry and Linda Carey, Theodore Carey, Walter and Sates Army Air Force in 1941, he was honorably discharged in 1945 at the rank of Staff Serjeant. 17, 2(X)6. She was the widow of Melvin Jay LeBarron, who died in 1999. Born in Cambridge on June 15, 1910, she was the daughter of John and Minnie Granger Barber. Ruth and Jay were married in 1928.

Ruth and Jay bought a farm in Vly Summit in 1943, which they ran for 52 years. Ruth was a "farmer's wife" with all the jobs and responsibilities that were involved. Those, along with raising four children, kept her very busy. They moved to Greenwich in the early 90s. Since her husband's death, Ruth has lived on her own with her parakeets, 10 at the time of her death, and her telephone to keep her company.

She enjoyed plants and gardening and loved to read. She enjoyed talking to friends and family about "the good ole days." She had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii at least seven times to visit her daughter who lives there. Survivors include three daughters, Vivian Murphy of Honolulu, June Dixson and Yvonne LeBarron, both of Greenwich; two sons, Clyde LeBarron of Vly Summit and Stanley LeBarron of Easton; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and nine great-greatgrandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 at the Ackley Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. There will be a short funeral service with time for sharing memories at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Woodlands Cemetery in Cambridge. Memorial donations are requested made to the Green-wich-Easton Rescue Squad, Box 84, Greenwich, NY 12834. While home on 1 military leave, he I married the for mer Lura Oldham at the Zion Raymond Prouty Sr.

years Lura A. Prouty of Bennington; three sons, Raymond B. and wife Nancy Prouly Thomas C. and wife Rita Prouty and Scott (Matthew) and wife Pamela Prouty all of Bennington; six brothers. Norman and wife Pat Prouty of Sneads, Ralph and wife Edna Prouty of Bennington.

I larold and wife Elizabeth Prouty of Bennington. Howard and wife Ella Prouty of Hawthorne, Donald Prouty of West Town-shend and Clyde and wife Gara Prouly of South Londonderry; two sisters Edna Goodnow of Brattle-boro and Mildred "Millie" Williams of Saxtons River; 15 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, his dog Buffy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. I le was predeceased by a son Larry; a daughter Lura "Sis" Bartram; a brother Theodore "Ted" Prouly and two infant brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning Dec. 21, at II a.m.

at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home with the Reverend Deborah Estey. pastor of the First United Church officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Prouty family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. when the family will be present.

Should friends desire memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Prouty may be made to the Ride and Shine Special Equestrians or the organization of the donors choice in care of the Hanson-Walbridge funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington, VT 052(11. To send condolences to the family of Raymond B. Prouty Sr. please visit www.shcafuneral-homes.com.

Arrangements are under the care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, 213 West Main Street, Bennington. All members of American Legion Post 13 are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. to conduct services for Mr. Prouty. Episcopal Samuel Scaglione 1 le also served as a Trustee for the Village and was a former police officer.

Survivors include his daughter, Pat Gilbert, of Pottstown, his son, Thomas Scaglione of Greenwich; two sisters, Frances Scaglio-neof Cambridge, New York and Clara Cipollari of East Green-bush. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Sam and Ruth Gilbert, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by two sisters, Mary Ilannigan and Lucy Maloy; and three brothers, Vito, Frank and Buddy Scaglione. A memorial dervice will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund at the Dan-forth Adult I lome. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in I loosick Falls. Ruth LeBarron GREENWICH N.Y. Ruth Phoebe LeBarron, 96, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, Dec.

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Samuel "Sam" Scaglione, 88, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at the Dan-forth Home in Hoosick Falls. Sam formerly resided on Rogers I3BS3 Church in Manchester on June 26,1942. Mr.

Prouty 's lifelong career as a logger began while he was still in high school, upon his return from the military he worked for a short time as a fuel deliveryman, he sewn returned to the woods which he thoroughly loved and spent many years as a logger, some of which he worked for A. J. Dewey Lumber. Working with chainsaws inspired him to establish Prouty's Chainsaw Repair and Service which he ran for over 30 years, the business continues under the guidance of his son. Mr.

Prouty had also ran also operated a sporting goods shop specializing in fishing and hunting supplies. Mr. Prouty was a member of American Legion Post 13, he loved the out of doors and the mountains, in which he worked, he liked gardening, watching WWF and boxing, he especially loved to talk and tell stories and visit with his friends. He leaves his wife of over 64 One policy package. One bill.

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