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C-2 BRIDGEPORT SUNDAY POST, April 14, 1974 TO EXHIBIT AT CONNECTICUT POST CENTER Francis F. Kim of New Haven lC TM etal expressionistically, Is among the artists wh a ji -ig the artists who rrioay Tom 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Salurdav from 10 a TM a Jhe center arcade in Milford. Mrs.

Kim, wife of a to 8 pm. i as The Week That in Shelton Aldermen Take Steps Away From Involvement in Valley By FRANK P. ORLANDO During the monthly meeting in the high school auditorium, consensus of the leg istators was to leave both the Valley Council of Governments and the Vallrv DiStrlCt. alltjr Money was the basic reason for deciding to call it quits with VTD and orojrres the reason for deciding to end Sheltoa involvement in VCOG. Bridgeport-Oriented A believe that the TM ami flextblli at equip- city, through the mayor's office, "can-come up with a viable plan in City Hall.

BUDGET DELIBERATIONS earnest on the Alder- for giving the vital transporta- (JQji.services to the handicapped; UJIJalUJl Ul U1C atLulll- and Their president, a i Monday. Norman K. Santa, said Aldermen want to allow every aldermen would fund such a department that still feels it has reasonable plan. ecnmsll 8 htec the mayor Aldermen also believe the valley in joint community action, but Fairfield county. the Board of Apportionment and (both of whom agreed future of Shelton lies not in the with each other on a 34-mill tax ate) to come in and publicly resent its case.

There was an indication that he aldermen might revamp the inlire budget as they called for i meeting with Stanley Klimeric, inance director, so they can look at the entire amount of money the city has to work with next THURSDAY, Donald Jalbert, man who has caused more than one city official to grumble over the provisions of the charter, was given a citizenship award Residents are more Bridgcpoit- oriepted than anything, the aldermen say. The trouble is, no regional organization can he joined by while the city still is a jngmber of another Valley 'organization the Valley Kegiona! Planning Agency, according to the VRPA director, Edward Burdell, whom the mayor summoned last week to "His loffice. The discussion topics jrCthat meeting were not made Aldermen still must vote on the VCOG and VTD departure before its made official. 1WAYOR FRANCIS X. KELLEY, refused two more times, to' discuss his side of the story on why he fired city planner James Ross.

The first was in a press conference and the second in a private meeting called with the Board of Aldermen (see Story on C-I), MIDWEEK the Board of Education, still waiting for its promised $116,372 to finish the year, was convinced to keep the "high school auditorium open so the school's drama club could continue musical rehearsals production the "Oliver" which has sent Ihe club into $1,000 deht. The School board also told Supt. of Schools Percy Kingsley come up with written specifications for an elementary school principal so it can tell if trie sharing of a principal by Commodore Hull and Lafayette is working out. ''-'It to see if each school I 'getting the necessary ad- help and can't unti! tt)V Supt. of Schools gives it a it can measure the current personnel.

I I COM- in a private ALL IN ALL, it was a shor week that was. but the tensioi has existed in City Hall sino election was heightened am conflict that existed betweei Mayor Vincent P. Tisi with, firs a Little Elephant Board of Al dermen, then a Democratically iominated one, promises to cori tinue for the next two years. PREDICTING a i the Republican Town committe chairmanship became fispeciall difficult in the week because on contestant, John Anglace says tias 34 hard commitments and hi opponent, Robert Baldwin, claim 38 votes will be cast for him. There are only 70 votes on th town committee so somebody i really optimistic.

With all of th sound and fury in local Demo cratic circles, it's no wonder tha the only optimistic ones in th city are Republicans. Court Asks Reporter To Reform 5 Drunks I ON-SALEM, N.C.,would not appear TDi 1 A i. i 1 I (UPI) A District Court judge has turned over to a newspaper reporter five men convicted of public drunkness and told him to practice concern and charity toward (hem. "You're i in, drunks?" Judge A. Lincoln Sherk Journal Court Gilkeson.

"All Winston-Salem reporter Bill right. They're without a subpoena. When Gilfceson reported court, Sherk told him "I'm gla you're here. I have a present fo you. I'm glad you're here receive it." He then summoned the fiv men before the bench and them, "All right.

Now you havei Watch," the name given to the a friend in court." novel approach to curb van- yours. I don't know what to do with them." Gilkeson had written a story about an unusual sentence issued to the five men earlier in the week for public dnmkness. The five and two others were sentenced lo be dropped off at the Stokes County line and walk the 15 miles back to Winston-Satem. Instead of walking, the five got a local farmer to drive them into town for all the money they had among them. Sherk told Gilkeson he had no specific custodial duties with the men, only a requirement to show Christian concern and charity.

"I've tried to get active participation by local agencies Milford in Retrospect Turn On Budget 1j -fVI FROM THE MILFORD NEWS A MILFORD Nearly 300 persons filled the City hall auditorium last week to iir their views to the Board of Aldermen at its annual public hearing on the combined 29 million proposals for the municipal-Board of Education budget, for the 1974-75 iscal year. The Aldermen heard testimony in four predominant areas including the Police department budget and those of the Borough of Woodmont, the Solid Waste Disposal (shredder) department and the Board of Education. Final Preparations The public hearing heralded he final stages of Ihe budget 'reparations for the new fiscal which begins July 1. The budget proposals began after the first of the calendar in the form of requests rom the multitude of city de- lartments. These requests, for- rt'arded to Mayor Joel R.

Baldvin, were reviewed by him, and some cases, trimmed down. His budget recommendations were then given to the Board of 7 inance, which conducted public learings of its own, Ihen spent weeks in deliberations, studying he mayor's recommendations and adding their own, making cuts in several instances. The Last Say The aldermen, however, have the final say as tr what will be ultimately adjusted. Utilizing Ihe recommendations from the mayor and Finance board, and listening to the plaints of citizens at the public hearing, the aldermen will meet for.the remainder of the month to fina- "ize Ihe budget. Each department head will be called In at the twice weekly deliberation meetings at which 'inal adjustments are made.

The aldermen have until May to finalize everytbing and set a tax rate. The suggested tax rate, recommended by the Board of Finance, is 43.28 mills, just .42 mill higher than the current 42.S6 rate. What the Aldermen will end up with isn't known, but the figure would mcst likely not vary much from the recommendation. The increase would mean additional 42 cents of tax for every one thousand dollars of property. If you own a (20,000 home, that means your tax would Jump 58.40 next year.

AT THE FIRST budget deliberations conducted Wednesday, Ihe Board of Aldermen approved a School board budget 513,716,033, representing cut of $545,243 from the original request of $14,261,341 The budget approved by the aldermen represents the same amount approved by the Board of Finance during its delibera- Surt. of Schools George T. Vitelli told the Aldermen that the decrease means a loss of approximately 35 per cent of the Board's purchasing power. The aldermen also tabled the Borough of Woodmont's budget until the status of the borough's request sharing mined. quested $135,082 and both the mayor and the Finance board cut it back to $26,332 and the aldermen will await additional information from Finance Director Antonio Giguere before acting on the account.

A NEW CONCEPT in fighting vandalism, developed by the Elk Grove school system i California and involving placement of trailers on school property, will be investigated by the Board of Education's Vandalism committee. Anthony DeFrancesco, administrative assistant in charge of business affairs for the school system, has been requested to contact Assistant Superintendent O. Mearl Custer of the California district, for additional information. The recommendation to investigate "Project a a mini-sub, a four-man vessel, complete with controls and blinking lights. Where else could anyone ride in an environmental bubble, visit exhibitions of sealife, view actual paintings of Mr.

Lake's progress or make his own submarine sandwiches, if not at Simon Lake school? (See page C-3) MISS VALARIE ANGELOVICH, a junior at Joseph A. Foran High 'school, began her duties last week as a part-time aide to City Attorney William Milne, the first student placed in the new CERTO program. Miss Angelovich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Angelovich, 23 Merlin circle, is participating in (he Community Education Resource Training Operation which places students in work study jobs that are of career interest to the students.

Attorney Milne will be supervising her work and wilt allow observe closely the office routine and legal procedures involved in the city Law department. Miss Angelovich stated she toped this experience would better prepare her for law study after high school. She expressed an interest in poverty law and luvenile law. NO ONE KNOWS who did it, or how it got there, and no one even complained about it, but the Police, doing their duty, resolved the situation anyway. It was they who noticed that someone had stolen the sign from Boys Village, on Wheelers Farms road, a home for troubled boys, and plunked it smack on the lawn of Lauralton hall school, a private institution for untroubled girls.

Since the sign was not only in the wrong place, but gave incorrect information, police thought that it should be removed and returned to its place of origin. After all, Lauralton Hall is not where the boys are, but it is where the police did not want them to be. AND HOW was your week? (Continued from Page C-One) tiic'r Economic Development com- "It is alleged (by the mayor) that the city planner requires full time supervision; if (hat be secretary Mrs. Mary so, who supervises the o.t, tr down the i of ministi-ative assistant to Ihe ti: i sessicn but she was mayor?" lo leave when Mr. lc mayor's p-d the mayor entered the ne (on is TM Summer Jobs Available For Students in Homes The purpose of the meeting (vas not even brought up, Mr.

Santa said, for the assertion iy the mayor that Mr. Curran advised him not to any questions by the board until the Planning and Zcoing commission promises not to sue the mayor for firing Mr. Ross. Transfer of Money Among the questions that Mr. Santa and the rest of the board wanted answers to, were whyi (he finance director, Stanley Klimeric, had embarked upon a policy of transferring monies out of the Planning and Zoning mission budget without gaining the charter-required per miss ion of the Board of Apportionment and Taxation and the aldermen.

Mr. Santa said it is possible the corporation council' may have embarked upon this move to emasculate the Planning and Zoning commission, for personal reasons. had a subdivision, Heritage Estates, that the Planning and Zoning commission forced him io improve before it would approve it for occupancy, Mr. Santa said. The improvements required tfr.

Curran to install sidewalks at considerable cost. "He was livid," Planning and toning commission chairman rank M. Osak said of the incident last spring. Start of Bad Blood Both Mr. Santa and Mr.

Osak it is possible that this was 'he start of the bad blood them and the cor- joration counsel. it was only when and By VIVIAN BROWN Jobs in homes can provide fun and spending money in vacation atmosphere, advise students who plan to seek such jobs again this summer. And (here is a bonus for employers many get help they, might not otherwise enjoy. One tu dent avoids uddy- dud dy i pe peopi who might sil around all day thinking up demands. They are recognizable by the questions, she 1 says "How do you cook bacon?" or "Do you know how to clean baseboards?" Better key she says, are "seating "place cards," "table words, lists," Those people are to be with it.

Student Stalls A handsome couple who Cjual- fies on that score Mimsi and Robert Harbach of Sarasota and Nantucket have been one "waitress" who "enjoys the for Federal Revenue funds could deter- The borough had re- Taylor Awards Given To Music Writers MEW YORK CAP) The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has given its sixth annual ASCAP-Deems Taylor Awards. The awards honor the late composer Deems Taylor, who also was a critic and wrote books about music. Those winning for writing books were Lillian Ltbrnan for "And Music at the Close: Stravinsky's Last Years;" Alec appri dalism used at Elk Grove, was advanced by a subcommittee ol tbe Vandalism committee. An article, which appeared in the "Parade" magazine a supplement lo the Bridgeport Sun- day Post, said the project in- project to help free a prisoner- meet and decided to recom-! ttie rehabilitation of these '--jnend to the city Finance com-IP le bul I don't know if I've that F.ducomp, low be en at a successful," bidder on the computer for ''tho new high school, be awarded bid Wilder for "American. Popular Song the Great Innovators, 1900-1551);" Richard A.

Peterson R. Serge Denisoff for Sounds of Social Change;" "It's entirely different whcn' i Schwa rz for "Music and theorizes these problems; Musical Life in Soviet Russia But the work- does-it and sometimes nette" was revived recently on Broadway. Mr. and Mrs. Harbach give two big dinner dances a season, and there are many dinner parties of 8 to 16 in two dining i easy; other students are lend-Jeased from friends to help.

Food is cooked early and kept on hot trays which Mrs. Harbach says she "couldn't entertain without. "You should never have so many things going at once (hat the youngsters become nervous. But they must be taught to ask questions, not to guess at the answers. The fun-filled atmosphere heightens when a girl stations herself at the door to greet the guests, and the Harbachs in their usually colorful attire enter their beautifully furnished living room.

It's another-reason such jobs are fun, commented rriring' students to staff their bouses in season for many years. They recommend it. Mrs. Harbach began the venture when her three sons attended Yale, Harvard and Princeton.The boys knew some girls wbo wanted to combine a job and a vacation. So "mother hired them.

The girls liked it so much they've been, referring other girls ever since. She does not need to look for workers. Training takes a lot of her time, and as her proudly puts it, "They would have to pay for it at Mrs. Garland's finishing school, ft's Butf on another! occasion she observed him rolling his eyes when she was interviewing one student and evoked a response, "Just show me how to make a bed." "Some of the best workers have been from families who have had their own help. People think social belles are unable to do anything.

They should be given a chance," she says in their defense. "Then, too. lots of girls have never learned anything about running fashions on. the guests, too." Mrs. Harbach has a furfher suggestion for those hiring students; stay out of their way when they are cleaning tbe house.

She and her guests eat breakfast on trays in their bedrooms. "It gives the youngsters time to order groceries (they must replenish food or beverages that are one-third used) and to mop, vacuum or tidy the house." (APN) home, learn." and they want to day volves families moving their mobile onto school grounds, where they live rent free, and in return keep their eyes on school property and contact the police if they sight an intruder. According to Mr. Custer, Elk Grove, with its student population of 11,600, has solved Us school destruction problem with the program. In reviewing the California report, Alfred Stanford, a committee member, urged positive action of tbe program, noting, "It's the only program, I have ever heard of that works.

It has been a proven effective program A pretty, statuesque woman with great fashion flair and a jolly sense of humor, Mrs. Harbach has many interests. She is trying to write a musical comedy and she is engaged in a Boston Astros Revive Youth 'Knothole Gang' BOSTON (UP!) The "Knot- lole Gang," one of baseball's oldest traditions, has been revived by the Boston Astros of the American Soccer league. The club, which entitled mem- to watch major league ac- ion as guests of the local management, disappeared from the 3oston scene in the early i95Qs vhen the Braves moved to Mil r-aukee. Now the Astros have idea and are ready to issue membership cards entitling chil dren 16 years or younger to at end all borne games for a serv ce fee of 25 cents each.

and there is no reason it won't work IF MfLFORD'S famous But she manages to spend niany hours in the kitchen helping her crew girls and boys understand cookbooks, showing them how to serve "it is just left, right and common sense" or how lo greet guests at the door, wash clothes and even how to miter a sheet when making a bed. Faint Bleak Picture "It is a good idea to paint the bleakest picture of the job. Later you can throw in the goodies as surprises." At the Harbachs', the treats are likely to include being able to have a dinner party or poo party on your day off. In the days when her sons were enlisting the girls, they might lake them out to dinner, but the next in-'day everything would go back word from the Finance an1 wlicn onc sits on (he benchi 1317-1970," and a vcrilo Simon Lake, father of i to a formal basis. The girls Mayor Kelley was the nly candidate in the last clec- ion who did not promise icverthelcss, lo devote full time the mayoral task, Mr.

Sanla jointed out. Other Questions The other questions are: Since the administrative assis- ant is a non-professional, ion-Merit System appointee, his qualifications make him even ess independent a a pro- essional, Merit System employe such as Mr. Ross. Do you gree? "Nowhere in the charter vordings is the planning func- lon specifically given to the Public Works department or its director. Do you agree? "There has been talk that Mr.

loss used other peusonnel to do its work. Can you supply ihe names and type of work (hat was allegedly done? Be specific "Was Mr. Ross ever asked to do work assigned by anyone a the Planning and Zoning commission? If the answer is how did Mr. Ross or the Planning and Zoning commission react? Personality Problem "Can you cite specific personality problems Mr. Ross threatened to call performance bond Heritage Estates, that Mr.

Curran did 'Enally install the legally required sidewalks (state law says sidewalks must be installed when a subdivision is a mile away from a school). One of tbe few complaints the mayor has spelled out againsl the city planner is that Mr. Ross spends too much time on subdivisions and not enough on other city planning. "I am going lo continue to ght to get the facts out in public," Mr. Santa promised tbis Mr.

Curran promised iris own fight at the meeting Thursday night. The donnybrook lasted 45 minutes at which time the mayor and Mr. Curran left anc Mr. Osak entered the meeting which was closed to (he public. When Mr.

Osak came in, so did Ihe recording secrelary Mrs. Stolt. Mr. Osak spent 45 minutes more at the meeting answering all questions posed the legislators. Special Investigation? Mr.

Santa said the charter allows tbe aldermen to call a special investigation and employ their own counsel to help them get answers. He said the aldermen may be forced to in vpke section to ge 1 the answers they say Ihey nee from the mayor. If the mayor had stayed, a IK had been, willing to respond to the aldermanic questions, this is what they would have been, Mr Santa said: "If Mr. Osak, in your and the the corporation counsels opinion is not the department head over Mr, Ross, why was an employe evaluation of Mr. Ross sent to Mr.

Osak in December? Did Mayor Sit In? "State Statutes a the mayor a member of tbe Planning and Zoning commission; have you attended any of the regular meetings on the secant and fourth Tuesday of each month in an attempt to provide coordination of the and function to other boards anc commissions? "We seem to remember the mayor named Mr, Ross to be the coordinator of a committee to keep B. F. Goodrich in (own Would you consider this a plan ning duty? And should what was discussed? allegedly' had with employes in City Hall? Also what was the nature of the so called personality problem and Ihe business being te Statutes require referrals on all projects. How can the and commission unbiased information to be used in such reoorts if the city banner reports" to Ibe mayor through Ihe commissioner of jublic works (as the mayor attempted fo get passed)? "Also, would there not be a conflict of interests on a project proposed by the mayor's office, being reported on by the and commission using the data the city planner who would report to the mayor and his administrative head?" Ross' Concern The mayor has entered the ihird week of refusals to discuss specific complaints against Mr Ross who is, he sayj, most concerned about the a a lo his reputation that the mayor's unspecified charges bring. Mr.

Ross, in addition to having considerable academic qualifications for planning, has had experience in the job in Weslporl and Toledo, Ohio. On TV Show (Continued from Page C-One) but you jusi have to yourself to concentrate." Would Do it Again "I wish I had tha experience in front of me instead of behind me now," she said. Contestants are only allowed to appear once a year on any of the television company's shows, and only twice in a lifetime, so for a while, Cecil Graelz will go back to her imaginary button on her imaginary desk, winning imaginary money, and saying if I had just been on today Miss Graetz, who is divorced and retains her maiden name, is a free lance designer for several knitting and crocheting pattern companies and does work for local boutiques and private individuals. She came lo this country as a refugee at the age of 13, under the German Jewish Children's office, was separated from her family and lived with an adopted family in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended the university there, and has also taken courses in business administration at Columbia university in New York, and home courses in design.

Her two sons, David and Stephen Praskievicz, are both married. David lives in Milford with his wife, Joan and Stephen force LEAH BUCHER Shelton Teen To Back-Pack In Scout Project SHELTON Leah Bucher, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bucher, 53 Lynne terrace, will join 35 other girls 'rorn all parts of the country to jack-pack through.the wilds of Wyoming. June 23 to July 6.

The trip is part of a Girl Scout program to enable inexperienced backpackers fo hike in Ihe Big Horn National park. Leah is a freshman at Shelton High school, an honor siu. who belongs lo Ihe Pep club and is trying out for the high school varsity cheerleading squad. She does have back packing experience, having spent a week on the Appalachian Trail with other Girl Scouts. Only two other -girls in tho state have been selected to make the trip, her mother, says.

Wolves Taken To Michigan Try To Return Home WASHINGTON (UPl)-Thrce of four timber wolves taken from Minnesota to upper Michigan to determine ths endangered species can be reestablished in its former eastern haunts apparently are trying to find their way back to Minnesota. The wolves, equipped with collar radios to monitor their wanderings, were released March 12 in the Huron mountains of Michigan. Three are now SO to 60 mlies west of the release point while the fourth--an U-month-old immature female--is still in the general release area. The experiment was announced by Lynn A. Greemvalt, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife director, who said it is being conducted in coopera- of behindjcion with Northern Michigan i mtcstants versity and the Michigan Minnesota Natural Resources departments. Siveden also is interested because it may try a similar transplant program. The.Eastern timber wolf once ranged over from Minnesota into the Northeastern United States and Canada and as far south as Ohio. Now greatly reduced in numbers, Minnesota with 500 to 1,000 wolves is one of its last refugees. For years wolves have been killed off by stockmen across the country and the wolfs incompatibility with civilization particularly eliminated it from the Eastern part of Ihe country.

It was decided to release the, animals in Michigan because timber wolves once roamed there and about six are believed to still be in the area. The movements of the wolves, two males and two females, are being monitored from an airplane tuned to their radio collars. Their course was erratic at first as they explored the release area. A mature male and a matura female paired off while the im- younger.