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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
6
Manchester school directors meet in executive session Friday to review personnel policies and to address a recently circulated questionnaire among teachers at Manchester Elementary regarding opinions on school policy. They will also discuss two other requests from teachers from the prior meeting.
Burr and Burton Seminary Headmaster E. H. Henry said today he does not see how the school could meet state-promulgated minimum standards by the July deadline. He indicated uncertainty about the institution's ability to reach required benchmarks within the given timeframe.
The report covers vocational education delays and accreditation disputes with Burr and Burton in Arlington and ongoing efforts to expand programs. It notes a press release about the school evaluation, potential reorganizing of ungraded primary classes, and communications issues between the principal, teachers, and the superintendent. Separate items highlight dog show points for two Manchester-area dogs in Camden Syracuse and Baltimore, followed by a New England weather outlook and local civic notices.
Manchester BPW schedules Jan 4 panel on The New Scope of Education and the Challenge to Change at the Avalanche Motor Inn. Panelists include Eugene V. Kayatta Neil Cross and E H Henry with more names to come as the group plans the discussion and budget context for next year.
Hoosick Falls officials scheduled a public hearing for January 10 at 7 p.m. before the next regular meeting to discuss a state law proposal offering a 50 percent village tax deduction for residents aged 65 and older. Mayor Leo Albowicz noted complexities in eligibility and that any tax revenue loss would be borne by other taxpayers. The ordinance will be published ten days before the hearing.
A Brattleboro attorney filed a Chancery Court bill of complaint against Manchester Police Chief Dana L. Thompson over denying a copy of an accident report. Attorney Edward John claims records are public, while Town Agent John Hutton says the report is not public record though the attorney may view and copy it at the police station. The case, docketed in Chancery Court, may go to trial. details include related town and village tax issues and a condemned building on Munsell Street, with community remembrances at the end.
Manchester Vermont The School Board raised substitute teacher pay from 13 to 16 dollars a day starting January 1. The move followed a letter from Mrs Stanley Hinkley highlighting higher rates in other areas and arguing the increase would boost substitute turnout.
Hoosick Falls town rescue squad gets seventh training session with Atty Arnold Peer of Troy as speaker. He covers ambulance legalities including vehicle and traffic laws, penalties, patient rights, and protections for ambulance services. Also notes ongoing junior ski program, Sunday concert, library additions, French after school class, supervision policy, and budget discussions for next year.
The Auxiliary to the Hoosick Falls Lodge of Elks pledged 450 dollars and the men's lodge added 500 dollars, boosting the fund to 38,250.50 dollars. Other contributions include Barclay Home Products 100 dollars, Lovejoy Chaplet Co 300 dollars, Specialty Insulation Mfg Co 300 dollars, and 338.50 dollars from a Jaycees dance. Officials plan to let out the pool contract by February 1.
Berkeley, Calif. UPI reports William Johntz teaches abstract algebra and coordinated geometry to Longfellow Elementary School students. Second and third graders graph solution sets of linear equations in two unknowns while fourth graders solve simultaneous linear equations. He says the course is simple for children and reflects a modern, high school level approach focused on understanding why things work.
Three of six local women from the Kings Daughters Minis tering Circle appeared on WTEN Channel 10's Dialing For Dollars and won prizes. Mrs. Charles Frazier won a dinner for two at Keeler's Albany, Miss Norma Brenenstuhl a boudoir clock, and Mrs. Frederick Miller a $5 gift certificate at Ted's Fish Fry. The group, totaling 11 members, discussed Christmas charity work and asked residents to donate toys, canned foods, clothing such as mittens, or money to fund baskets for needy families. The organization collects, packs and delivers many baskets and focuses on charitable service.
Pulitzer winner Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. condemned moves to remove Mark Twain’s Huck Finn from University of Massachusetts reading lists. He warned that banning works sets a dangerous precedent and stressed the novel’s portrayal of resilience and humanity despite slavery. He cited Twain’s depiction of Jim and the abolitionist impulse as foundational.
A zoning ordinance in Wilmington was defeated 140 to 116 at a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday night. Edmond Turgeon, chairman of Zoning and Planning Commission, said a January committee meeting will set whether to add the issue to the March meeting warning.
Pine Cobble School in Williamstown presents its annual Christmas program Friday at 7 30 in the Carriage Barn titled An English Christmas. The Pine Cobble Chorus Grades 7 and 8 readers and Bell Ringers perform carols poems and selections. Refreshments follow and parents and friends are invited.
A public tax sale will be held at the North Pownal town office on Saturday at 3 45 PM to collect taxes and costs owed to the Town of Pownal and the North Pownal School District regarding the Viola Card Estate. The property on Vermont Route 346 in North Pownal village includes a dwelling and three quarters of an acre. Heirs may settle the taxes before the sale.
The Rev James Metcalf directs the pageant O Come All Ye Faithful at North Pownal Congregational Church Sunday at 4 30 with senior and junior youth groups and choir music. The piece, written in 1961 in Japan, had first been produced in Yokohama by U S servicemen children and was later staged in Sasuda North Carolina. The Pownal Fire Department re elected Kenneth ODell as chief and announced new officers and trustees. The Pownal Parent Teacher Group raised over 400 from a turkey project to aid equipment in three schools and approved spending for kindergarten and winter tissues. Floodlights will be installed at Center School skating rink and it will be flooded for after school use in The Pownals.
UPI reports a broad beef roundup with roasts and steaks. Pork selections include chops, ham, bacon, sausage, and spareribs with leg of lamb also appearing regionally. Broiler-fryer chickens and turkey remain budget staples alongside plentiful vegetables such as cabbage carrots celery lettuce onions peppers and potatoes. Canned salmon is a nationally plentiful weekend fish buy.
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