Murray Debate Reveals Curriculum Change Tensions
Education leaders wrestle with behaviorism and structured learning goals amid junior and senior high school concerns. An eighth grade student’s plea for engaging, small classes shifts focus to teacher pupil relationships and the human element in learning as officials weigh the Mt Anthony philosophy against proposed changes. The North Bennnington Fire Department party for members and Auxiliary features carol singing and a visit from Sams Claus.
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Bankers back Mrs Davidson for banking-insurance chief
The Vermont Bankers Association committee is set to endorse Madelyn Davidson for state banking and insurance commissioner. Donald Rowan said she has broad support from banking and insurance circles. Davidson, a Democrat and former state treasurer, awaits Gov-elect Thomas Salmon's decision. Salmon aides say she is worthy of consideration.
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Davis outlines approach after new administration win
Davis frames positive change, vows to build a human services agency from the ground up, rejecting Montpelier driven directives. He confirms a meeting in Washington with welfare chiefs next week, notes his rep will deny the trip, and assigns health and environmental duties to Dr. Robert Aiken and officials. He cites lack of knowledge in health and environment as reason to rely on professionals and names T. Raymond Mulcahy as special assistant and deputy secretary. He expresses reservations about commenting on health regulations Cowles enacted.
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Former Benningtonian feared fire victim in New York home
Queensbury authorities fear an elderly woman may have perished in a West Mountain fire seven miles west of Glens Falls. Ruth Wheeler, 72, widow of Emory Wheeler once Bennington Village Water Department head, is identified as a possible victim. Remains found in the ruins could belong to dogs. officials cautioned until lab results confirm a body. The fire hampered search amid rain and snow. neighbors saw Wheeler shoveling snow yesterday.
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ACLU Sees Christmas as Chance for Tolerance
The Vermont ACLU division says Santa Claus and many carols are legal since largely non religious, while praying and religious observances are unconstitutional. Teaching about religions is allowed. promoting a religion in class is not.
Antiques Recovered After Bristol Couple Arrest
Police recovered stolen antiques worth 100009 after arresting Bristol couple Leon Fenn 32 and Helen Fenn 25 in Pawling New York on burglary charges. The items are believed stolen across New England as the Fenns remain held without bond on Connecticut and Maine charges.
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Obituaries Mrs Charles Vallee and family notices
Mrs Nianche Lewis Vallee died Friday at her Bennington home born May 3 1910 in Adams Mass. She leaves a son and six daughters plus a sister and 25 grandchildren. Burial at Adams Bellevue Cemetery. Also Terrance Baldwin Jr two month old son of Mr and Mrs Baldwin Hoosick Falls died in his crib after failed resuscitation. Funeral held privately in Hoosick Falls with burial in St Marcy Cemetery.
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Shirley) Gazaille
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Norma) Laine
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Delia) Andrews
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Roma) Andrews
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Bennington 4C director reports mixed outlook for child care
David Hall of Bennington County 4C tells Rotary Club that funding uncertainty clouds the future of child care while noting Vermont leads with eight regional programs and praising volunteers who built the program since 1959. He cites welfare work debates and calls for continued support.
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Bennington Bus Collision During Icy Route 9 Slips
Police logged 11 accidents after dangerous ice set Friday. Among them School Bus 31 driven by Sheila A. Johnson collided head on with a 1972 Oldsmobile driven by Christine Spencer, 67, of Shaftsbury near Fairdale Farms as the bus stopped to discharge passengers. No injuries reported.
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Dorset School Board Meets Tuesday Special Session
The Dorset School Board will hold a special meeting at noon Tuesday in the superintendent's office. The notice cites a brief agenda and invites public attendance.
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Jaycees Recall the Fabulous Fifties Night
The Mt Anthony Jaycees sponsor a Return of the Fabulous Fifties Dane at the old Bendi auditorium from 7 PM to 11 30 PM. Admission is 1 dollar and benefits Dollars or Scholars. There will be dancing to 50s sounds, contests, prizes and light refreshments.
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