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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
5
Commission chair Joseph Latif reported the Bennington Village Recreation Commission faces serious volunteer shortfalls hindering planning and supervision. Fewer than five of ten members remained active, with adult participation scarce for monthly meetings and program supervision. Forfeiture due to lack of willing adults to supervise programs.
The Village Recreation Commission states difficulties in staffing winter activities such as Sleepy League basketball and public skating due to a lack of adult supervisors. Teens volunteered as assistants, but the absence of adults nearly ended the programs and raises concern for summer plans. The commission has a 9455 dollar budget, with about 6000 earmarked for a summer playground director and helpers, while the rest funds maintenance and equipment. Trustees emphasize supervision of Dewey Memorial Park and development of the area with volunteer support.
Psychologist Horst Rodies of Arlington spoke at the Welcome Wagon Club meeting at the Old Bennington Schoolhouse. He described the United Counseling Service's 19 school visits in 1962 and noted parental consent is required to help children.
The Vermont State Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Alan Carter will perform March 25 at 8 p.m. in the Vermont State House Montpelier with cellist George Finckel as soloist in Saint-Saens concertos and Rodrigo finale. Invitations are by the governor's office. attendance is by invitation only.
An 800 volume exhibit of new library books for teens, adults, and teachers arrived at Bennington High School and will stay through March 29. Over 50 publishers contributed to provide a free complete selection. cataloging aids help access, with materials suitable for 70 subject areas. Books cover teen and adult reading, and public view is invited from 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m.
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