Consulting teachers help Manchester students with behavior
George Carpenter and William Bursick, consulting teachers for the Bennington- Rutland Supervisory Union, explained to Manchester Elementary School and district leaders how the program designs goals and lesson plans for students with special needs. They emphasized in-class support, minimal removal from classrooms, and thorough evaluation before referrals, with Mt. Laurel School as a possible next step in extreme cases. The panel also reviewed district-wide numbers and parental due process rights, noting the program aims to educate in the least restrictive environment while training teachers to work with special-needs students.
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Manchester
George Carpenter
Bennington- Rutland Supervisory Union
Carpenter
William Bursick
Bursick
Mt. Laurel
South Cambridge Notices Holiday Gatherings and Services
Open house for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yanke marks their 65th anniversary at their South Road home in South Cambridge. Various events include a United Methodist Church turkey supper at Buskirk Firehouse, a Pleasant Valley Granges turkey card party, and a union service at Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church led by Rev. Harry Burdess. The annual charge conference beams Friday with Rev. Kenneth Beatty presiding.
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Paul Yanke
South Road
South
Cambridge
South Cambridge
Pleasant Valley Granges
Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church
Harry Burdess
Eagle Bridge
Kenneth Beatty
Bennington-Troy
CSSV names new director William Painter from national council
The Conservation Society of Southern Vermont appoints William Painter as director. Painter, ex-director of the American Rivers Conservation Council, holds a PhD in zoology and aims to push protection of southern Vermont resources. He notes focus on West River Greenway, conservation school, and The Conserver newsletter while engaging state and federal environmental legislation. Painter, a Virginia native, resides in Townshend with his wife and stepdaughter.
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Townshend
Conservation Society of
Southern Vermont
William Painter
American Rivers Conservation Council
University of Michigan
Duke University
Painter
Vermont
West River
The
Society
Virginia
Washington, D.C
Mary Monroe Hawkins Assoc Elects Officers
Shaftsbury The Mary Monroe Hawkins Board of Directors met Oct 28 in the Learning Center and noted Oct 20 marked the association’s 30th anniversary. Officers include President Dorothy Bailey and others. a book fair is planned before Christmas with a donors' book presented. The group seeks new members and the next meeting is in January. Nov 20 Farmers Market is set for the multi purpose room.
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Shaftsbury
Mary Monroe Hawkins
Ruth Martin
Carol O’dell
Mary Walker
Betty Vander Els
Elsie Vander Els
Dorothy Bailey
Gigi Lariviere
Alice Howard
Rose Carlsen
Joan Manross
Library Association
Air North pilots union talks continue with mediator
Air North and its newly formed pilots union held the first formal contract talks in Burlington with a federal mediator from Washington on site. General Manager Richard Derridinger said negotiations will cover general proposals and dispute areas as the union seeks two reinstatements after the wildcat strike. Air North sues the union for 7500 to cover strike costs, after six pilots were laid off then returned to work. Air North serves western Vermont and northern New York.
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Burlington
UPI
Air North
Richard Derridinger
Washingt
Airlines
Derridinger
Teamsters Union
Vermont
New York
Public Service Board approves Queen City Tap line
The Public Service Board gave a final go ahead for 6.5 miles of power line through Chittenden County between Williston and South Burlington. The $3.5 million transmission line aims to reduce blackout risk in Burlington. Opponents plan to study the ruling before possible appeals to the state Supreme Court.
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Burlington
PSB
Vermont Electric Power Co
Rutland man dies in head on crash on snow covered Route 4
SHERBURNE UP I reporters state police report a head on collision on snow covered U S 4 killed 63 year old Ralph Peter Bove of Rutland and injured 20 year old Chandler Davis Jr of Gloucester Mass and Leo Rossi 56 also of Rutland Rossi in critical condition and Bove the 88th traffic death in the state this year compared with 114 at the same date in 1975
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Sherburne
UPI
U.S. 4
Ralph Peter Bove
Rutland
Chandler Davis Jr
Gloucester
Mass
Davis
Bove
Leo Rossi
Rossi
Vermont seniors urged to lock doors after two robberies
In North Troy two masked robbers in as many days target elderly residents. Oral Smith, 86, loses 50 dollars, a revolver-wielding thief knocks at his home. Monday a knife-wielding man takes 200 dollars from Harry Phillips, 74, in Newport Center. No injuries. police urge caution and door security. A Vermont Blue Law challenge looms as Rep. Harry Asch pushes repeal, with a Windham County suit pending on Sundays store closures.
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North Troy
UPI
Vermont
Oral Smith
Harry Phillips
Newport Center
Montpelier
Harry Asch
Williamstown
Windham County
Jury sentences teens in Albany rape case and arrests in First Street shooting
In Albany a 17 year old boy received up to 25 years for his role in raping and beating a 14 year old girl with a 17 year old female co defendant getting up to 20 years. Iris Becker Arthur Bingham and Charlene Evans were found guilty. Evans to be sentenced Monday. Police say the trio took the 14 year old to Evans apartment beat her while Evans held her down Bingham raped her. Also in Albany two men Donald Farnham 20 and John Brandon 19 were arrested after allegedly firing a gun from a second story window on First Street police say they did not target people and were charged with burglary larceny possession of stolen property and first degree reckless endangerment.
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Albany
Iris Becker
Arthur Bingham
Charlene Evans
Ms. Evans
Bingham
Evans
First Street
Mechanicville
Donald S. Farnham
John W. Brandon
Snow and cold cancel Pittsfield Veterans Day parade
Predictions of snow and subfreezing temperatures lead Pittsfield American Legion Post 68 to cancel the noon Wednesday Veterans Day parade. Commander Charles Howard says bands and cadets cannot march in light costumes, so exercises at the Legion Home at 10 a.m. are planned instead.
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Pittsfield
City
American Legion Post
Charles Howard
Legion Post 68
Berkshire Drum & Bugle Corps
Legion
Elizabeth Taylor Visits Williamstown Ahead of Washington Trip
Actress Elizabeth Taylor spent Monday and Tuesday in Williamstown visiting the daughter of her fiance, former Navy Secretary John M. Warner at Buxton School. She stayed Monday night at the Treadway Williams Inn and traveled by taxi to Albany Airport Tuesday to join Warner for a trip to Washington, D.C.
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Williamstown
Elizabeth Taylor
Navy
John M. Warner
Warner
Buxton School
Miss Taylor
Treadway Williams Inn
Albany
N.Y
Washington, D.C
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Grand Union
Margaret Aiken
CSSV
Imodel
Orbital
Cash & Carry
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