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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
5
The article explains the new Bennington charter for municipal consolidation and notes a special town election on April 26. It details the mandatory appointment of a town manager, the range of authority, and duties as set in Chapter 4, including indefinite-term appointment by selectmen.
The Bennington School District Inc joint board reported progress on preliminary plans for a proposed new elementary school. Architect Alfred Granger reduced the size to well under 50 000 square feet and a meeting is set for next Wednesday. Bond-issue timing, site surveys, and a revised 50 50 split of architect costs were discussed.
The Bennington County Sheriff's Department will hold a banquet on April 27 at the Heartwellville Lodge in Heartwellville. Certificates will be presented to county law officers who participated in a police school sponsored by the Sheriff's Department and taught by FBI instructors. The event starts at 8 p.m.
Bennington Catholic High School earned an unprecedented honor as Walter Morrissey won the Best Speaker award at a Plymouth State Teachers' College Model United Nations. Bonnie Flood, last year’s winner, also had her resolution on Red China adopted in the final plenary.
Palm, a Rutland resident and former Army captain who led about 125 men, was named camp director for the 1966 season at Silver Towers Camp in Brookfield. He supplied a wide military and civilian background including time in New Hampshire, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, and Germany, plus teaching and scouting roles. The note also covers riot control plans by Bennington County Sheriff’s Department, sparked by FBI guidance on unpreparedness for unrest.
The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees approved a Study Loan Plan to fund sabbaticals for faculty. Loans cover up to 75 percent of salary for a year, forgiven in 20 percent annual installments after return, with no interest during the loan or forgiveness. Repayment rules apply if faculty do not return or resign early. Bennington High School hosts spring Open House with student and faculty displays on April 11 featuring theater, art, German band, and demonstrations.
Janesville and Drum Major Magazine release the 16th edition featuring Janet Flynn of Bennington and her daughter Judith Ann along with Princess Maria-Sue Crawford of East Arlington in portraits. The book traces baton twirling history from ceremonial dances to modern, wholesome performance. A Green Mountainettes photo appears inside. A five day pageant, America’s Youth on Parade, will spotlight baton twirling July 10 to 15 at the University of Mississippi, designated National Baton Twirling Week.
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