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18 Bennington Banner, Thursday, February 17, 1977 MAU finance panel reviews requests from senior high More money in State aid pot proposed for next school year Manipulations' charged Democrats petition Buckley mentlations of the committee. At its Mcndaymeetirg the board must set a total budget figure to present to voters at the annual meeting Feb. 22. The board is recommending that a budget not be considered until May when ranrp wnrk can be done and revenue The Mt. Anthony Union High School finance committee met until the wee hours this morning to complete review of senior high departmental requests.

The results of the committee's work are printed below. The Wednesday night session followed three long meetings last week in which departmental requests were scrutinized with help trom coordinators. The fall board will review the recom want to keep back the $2.2 million increase this year in light of the tight budgets faced by most school districts. Except for those on the current "floor," all towns in Bennington County would get increased state aid checks if the $2.2 million increase is approved for this year. Bennington's state aid, the largest in the entire state, would go from the current $1.42 million million.

Other figures released by the Education Department are as follows, The first figure represents the amount estimated at present, with the second figure bei ng the amount the district could be expected to receive if the total allocation is set at $36 million: Arlington, $48,000, Dorset, (floor: Landgrove, $1,200, Manchester, $36,700, North Bennington, $160,000, $3,000, Pownal, $98,000, Readsboro, $7,700, Rupert, $5,200, Sandgate, $2,400, Sear shurg, $540, $549; Shaftsbury, $25,600, Stamford, $41,100, Sun deriand, $27,800, Winhall, $3,000, Woodford, $3,000, $3,900. 19T7 7B Recommended by 1976 1977 1915 1976 Requests Finance Committee Actual Actual Administration $22,934 Art 6,736 5,31 BJDOO 5,796 Athletics 21,638 16,083 25,000 W.5 AV Library 16,501 12,539 14,000 11,318 County St. Program 2,715 2,715 2,615 2,515 106 Countv St. Program 8,630 8,630 10,540 M50 Business 3,511 3,471 12,500 9,328 Driver Ed. 615 615 1,040 1,040 English 12,302 0,52 10,565 ",667 r.uidance 5,577 4,765 8,124 Health 875 875 775 775 Hume Economics 7,276 4,435 0,465 5,604 industrial Arts 8,499 8,150 8,150 ,165 Language 2,348 2,024 1,960 2,731 Mathematics 2,648 2,648 2,790 1,840 Music 5,600 2,825 4,300 3,500 Music Travel 2,750 0 0 0 Physical Ed.

2,997 2,997 8,100 0,792 Science 11594 10,750 11,893 10,030 Social Studies 5,322 4,740 4,740 Volitional 38,066 36,000 24,800 27,423 Total 196,973 161,470 186,766 162,823 Proposed public works bill could mean $20 million for Vermont, Stafford says Chamber backs new bill for local racing members to remove MONTPEIJER (UPI) Citing "manipulations" used by Republican leaders, state Democratic officials began a petition drive today aimed at forcing a new, open ballot legislative election for the office of lieutenant governor. The petition seeks the removal of Republican Lt. Gov. T. Garry Buckley, who was elected by the legislature on a 90 07 secret ballot.

Buckley's election outraged many officials and citizens who felt the office should have gone to Democrat John. Alden. Alden had a margin Df about 1,100 popular votes. Traditionally, the legislature elects the candidate with the most votes when candidate has a majority. Democratic State Committee Chairman John Carnahan of Brattleboro told reporters the petition requests" the legislature "take cognizance of the griev Vermont's aeniur senator, Robert T.

constituent this week. The senator Club breakfast Friday. salary of $42,000 a year. "People are leaving the government in droves; it's difficult to recruit able men in the 35 to 48 age bracket he continued. Regarding the energy situation, Stafford noted the U.S.

was at the "peak of dependency" and five billion barrels of petroleum a day are being imported from outside sources. Vermont escaped the recent natural gas shortage since gas is received from Canada, but "most of the country east of the Rockies has had a sg ious diortage," he said. "It's not only been President Carter who made the sweater popular; the shortage is serious," Stafford xvarned. Part of the problem, according to Stafford, is that intrastate gas (gas sold witllin tlie state where it's produced) is sold 'at market value. If the gas is sold MONTPEL1ER The Bennington School District would receive about $70,000 more in state school aid under the allocation provided in Gov.

Richard A. Snelling 's proposed budget. The governor has asked the legislature to include an additional 12 million in the state. aid pot for this year, bringing the figure from the current $33.8 million to a total of $36 million. Rep Edwin A.

Colvin, Shaf febury, has introduced a bill which would put Gov. Selling's proposed $2.2 million targeted for this year in escrow. Calvin wants this amount, togetha with another increase of $6 million next year, set aside until some change can be made in the state aid formula next year. Spelling indicated Wednesday that lie is sympa thetic to Colvln's ideas, but dues not A $20 million misunderstanding MONTPELIER (UPI) Gov. RichardSnelling says there is a $20 million misunderstanding between the Vermont legislature and his administration over state spending.

Smiling told a news conference. Wednesday some lawmakers think there is a need for almost $10 million dollars in new spending over the next two years, while others believe another $10 million in expenditures could be cut if various lax reform packages are approved. Snelling said both sides seem to be having a field day. But he warned that going in opposite directions wont help the 180 lawmakers balance the state budget. The propused tax cuts include $4.9 million in a plan to phase out the 9 per cent stale income tax surcharge, $1.4 million for tie elimination of the Old Age Assistance Tax and expansion uf the sales tax rebate program to include peoples making up to $9,000 a year.

Health chief hits dentists budget stand MONTPELIER (UPI) State Health Commissioner Dr. Marshall Mc Bean has sharply criticized the state Dental Society For its opposition to proposed budget cuts in a state supported dental care program for children from luw aixl middle income families. McBean Wednesday defended propssed cuts in diagnostic, educational and preventive services rf the program. Those cuts were part of a $95,900 reduction recommended by Gov. Richard Snelling for next year's' budget.

This year's spending level is about $450,000. Snelling 's recommendation is for an allocation uf $355,000. The governor told a news conference Wednesday the society's apposition tn his proposed reductions seems to be an attempt to raise dentists' fees. McBean said a dental society resolution passed earlier tlis week against the Snelling proposals was made without acknowledging the so called "Tooth Fairy program" is "not the only source of these services in the state." Snelling said lis proposal was designed to expand coverage so 10th graders would be included. In order la do tlat, lie said, he recommended elimination state support to dentists for a $5 per visit oral hygiene lecture and for cleaning and examination of teeth.

The dental society said such procedures are necessary to prevmt tooth decay. But McBean said registered dental hygienists are giving fimilar lectures and examinations in the schools. "In this program, all grade school children in Vermont benefit, not just those who visit dentists," he said. He said the lectures and examinations of school children hy the dental hygienists represent major contributions to the Tooth Fairy program. Phosphates Continued from Page 1 Giard, Bridport; Chester Ketcham.

Mtddlebury; Kermit Smith, Derby, and Chester Taft, Essex Junction. Tie voting was to be by secret ballot which made many lawmakers They were still smarting from public outrage that erupted when a secret legislative ballut last month overturned the apparent election of Democrat John Alden as lieutenant governor. Alden received the most popular votes in the November general election, but the race larded in the legislature because no candidate received a majority. The lawmakers then chose Republican T. Garry Buckley.

Same veteran legislators also remembered with dismay a parliamentary and legal tangle they found themselves in during a judicial re election two years ago. At that time also by secret ballot the joint session broke with tradition and rejected the re election of District Judge Edward McClallcn of Rutland. Shocked by their own action, the legislators later reversed that vote and salvaged McClallen's job, but some of the wounds opened during the fray have not healed. In other action Wednesday, the House gave preliminary approval to a bill authorizing the Health Department to regulate radiation emitted by equipment and appliances such as microwave ovens, television sets and industrial laser beams. ance of the citizens of Vermont." Carnahan said Alden 's margin' of votes was overturned by the legislature as a result of "distortion and manipulation brought by Buckley and the Republican organization," He also said Republican State Committee Chairman Walter Kennedy was involved in the lobbying process.

Lamoille County State Committeeman Robert Hundley cited an article In the state Constitution which gives the people the right to apply to toe legislature "for redress of grievances by address, petition or remonstrance." Hundley said the signatures of five per cent of those who voted In the lieutenant governor's race, or about 7,000, is required before the petition is presented to the legislature, He said litigation may be necessary at that. time. Stafford, chats with a Mnnchesler will address a Bennington Rotary interstate, tliat is in different states, it Is sold al federal levels. Producers' are thus trying to sell more gas intrastate, he noted. "It makes it imperative that we proceed vigorously to work out new sources of energy," he uuncluded.

Inflation is "one of the brighter pictures as far as the U.S, is concerned," said the senator. But it's still running too high, he hastened to add. In 1966 there were 72 million jobs, compared to 68 million jobs in 1970. There has been an increase of 16 million jobs in the last 10 years, Stafford said. Stafford said he favors the tax rebate proposed by President Carter for tow and middle income people only.

The President's $1.1 billion plan calls for a $50 return to each person. Bennington Opportunity Council, Day Care, Phoenix, Tutorial Center, RSVP and Vermont Dental Care. A question and answer period will follow the initial presentations, and the meeting will be mediated by Ken Twitehell, chairman of the Human Resources Council. Ex Newport mayor dies NEWPORT (UPI) Funeral services were pending for former Mayor O.S. Searles who died Wednesday after a short illness.

He was 86. Searles was mayor from 1941 to 1945. Before that, he was an alderman and represented Newport in the 1937 legislature. In 1940, Searles was a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Hospital Notes WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Admissions David Martin, Delis Dockum, Carolyn Miller, Edward Cox, all of Bennington; Doris Kilts, North Bennington; Margaret Bull, North Pownal; Alice Pratt, Pownal; Terr! Brahsn, Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Discharges Chad Squires, Bennington; Margaret Pratt, Pownal; Peggy Sue Sherman, North Pownal; Leila Gardner, Hoosick Falls, N.Y. Birth A son to Mr. and Mrs. Randy 4cobee of North Bennington.

Other birth A Bon, Matthew George, bom Feb. 6 at Mary Hitchcock Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. David W. Hall of Pownal.

Maternal and paternal grandparents are residents of White River Junction. predictions will be more accurate but must have a total ready at the annual meeting in case their advice is rejected. "Certainly people in the Bennington County region have a much better grasp of the operations of the track and its impact on the community, especially now when the future of racing in Vermont is wv certain said the statement. Lt. Gov.

T. Garry Buckley is also supporting the measure. The Chamber has asked its members and concerned area residents to contact their legislators about this issue. Battenkill Continued from Page 1 it has finished disinfecting. According to Sargent, the electrical costs for producing ozone by an ozone generator would add considerably to the operating costs of the plant as now estimated.

(Ozone must be generated "on site" because it is an unstable substance and cannot be transported.) McMaxtln said that "all of us" (in the environmental agency) are investigating alternatives to chlorination, although he added that there is no proof that chlorination as used at other treatment plants in the state has a deletory effect on "receiving waters." He was also not sure an ozonation system could be designed small enough to suit the needs of a plant in Arlington. Sargent said that chlorination is considered an acceptable means of. disinfecting wastewater. Will Arlington be forced, perhaps by a ruling by the state Environmental Board, to ozonate rather than chlorinate its water? This is just one more question added to growing stack concerning the proposed sewage plant on the Battenkill. B.

"Gus" Wadsworth, president of Trout Unlimited, said the concern of his group is to "preserve good fishing, period." "We can't stand in the way of a sewage, treatment plant," he said, "but we want Id make sure the effluent does as little damage as possible." 'Night at races' (on film) set by tourist unit The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce Tourist Bureau in cooperation with Green Mountain Racetrack is sponsoring its first annual "Night at the Races" Saturday. Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Southern Vermont College. The public will have an opportunity to wager on six films of harness racing.

Handicapping lessons will be given for new racing fans. A program for each race will be provided. The Chambsr has invited all area residents. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. challenge and could force shipment of nuclear wastes through other communities.

Both alternatives, the Reformer said, would be "bad," The Chamber of Commerce, meanwhile, based its opposition on economic factors. In a news release, Chamber President Thomas Hood warned atomic energy provides almost 42 per cent of Vermont's electricity. He called it "an Important option which should remain open until better sources are found for our state and region. "It is important that we all work together within the state to solve our energy problems together, rather than individual towns taking separate action," Hood said. The Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce has taken a stand in support of 84, which would add two more members to the Vermont State Racing Commission win would be residents of Bennington County.

The bill, propused by Sens. Merritt Hewitt and Madeline Harwood, both county Republicans, is intEnded to end the present imbalance of the commission number ship of those from areas of the state Ear from the racetrack. Members of the cummissiun are Fred Davis, chairman, from Newport; R. Allen Paul from Burlington and Earie Thompson, also from Burlington. A Chamber statement said that two residents uf liamington County would add "a valuable dimension" tn the commission.

ax stabilization Continued from Page 1 the realistic prospects of drawing new industry to the area, something all considered vital to the region's economic well heinR. As former chairman Paul Bonne said, "We need new industry just to stay even. We've lost more than we've granted." But even with tax stabilization as a carrot, it seemed to be the consensus that unless other critical factors melded together, new industry certainly would not be flocking to Bennington simply because of a five or 10 year tax breai. And as far as unregulated growth is concerned, most on the commission, with Campbell the most vociferous, argued that effective growth controls already existed and that it was unrealistic to think that tax stabilization would be the floodgate for development. In the course of that discussion, commission chairman John Griffin pointed out that geography, schools, water and sewer extensions and other factors all go into determining a yes or no on continued growth.

The bottom tine, however, remained the will of the people, and it is that force which ultimately will determine the future of Bennington. Newell seemed to sum up the feeling of the commission when he said that it would be stupid for new industries to locate in Bennington simply because of tax stabilization. "They will come here for the quality Df life first for the advantages of a good work force, good schools and a good town." Then, and only then, he said, might an industry consider the additional advantage of tax stabilization. In other action last night, the commission approved expansion plans for the speculation building constructed by the BCIC where the Tsubakimoto (UST) company has announced plans (o begin Its spTOcket making operation. The Pizzano Construction Co.

of Pownal is doing the expansion work, which involves additional office and storage space. By MAGGIE BUCHOLT MANCHESTER The additional public works lall proposed by President Carter could mean another $20 million. will be available for Vermont, according to Sen. Robert Stafford, Vl. Speaking before a Rotary dinner at the Track Fore Restaurant Wednesday, Stafford said public works bills are "one of the most efficient ways of stimulating the economy at a relatively low cost." "The money comes in and it is placed In the private sector, in the construction industry, wliich is one of toe most depressed industries," he said.

He noted that BO towns in Vermont applied for fondsunder the previous $2 billion program and 22 of them were successful; the senator said he did not know whether Manchester was one of them. The President has asked for another $4 billion, he said and this could mean 40 more Vermont towns "will benefit from the program in the next 12 months," If their applications are accepted. (Manchester's two applications, one for $396,900 for sewer line extension, and $130,242 for Manchester Elementary School, were rot chosen for funding under the first public works program.) The senator spoke to the crowd of 62 people for 20 minutes on Senate reform, the economy, energy problems and inflation before the floor was opened to questions. His speech, interspersed with humor, was well received and he was given a rouni of spontaneous applause when lie said he had the "secondest smallest staff of any senator on Capitol Hill" and that he expected to turn back close to $1 million to the government in unused staff expenses for his six years in office. In a different light, Sen.

Stafford said response to a question, that he favored die proposed congressional pay hike and justified his reasoning noting it would only be a 35.3 per cent raise. In toe 1969 to 1976 period, consumer prices rose 60.5 per cent, hourly wage earnings were up 70.1 per cent and federal employes pay is up 65,7 per cent. Executives in private indusbry have received 52.5 per cent raises. But, he added, understand there is not much sympathy for someone in our pay hrackets." Congressmen earn a base Rutland nightspot license suspended MONTPELIER (UPI) The state Liquor Control Board has temporarily suspended (hs license of a Center Rutland nightspot that allegedly raffled off the seiual favors of two women. The hoard agreed Wednesday to a stipulation calling for the 45 day suspension of tie liquor license of the Green.

The board alleged that former school commissioner George Corsones, one of the owners of the night club, helped set up the alleged sex raffle. Rutland County State's Attorney John I.iccardi said he does not plan any prosecution against the night spot or its owners. Pending in court Is a case against Jeffrey Grossman of Midrtlehury, who is accused of selling the sex raffle tickets. Session tonight on artist project A public meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Bennington Recreation Center to discuss an "artists in residence" summer program being proposed for this region by the public arts program of the Vermont Council on the Aria, The council intends to apply to the regional councils of the Vermont Community Employment Training Office for "Title VI Special Project Funds" to pay some 20 "community artists" and four coordinators to work three months this summer in four regions of the state.

(Bennington and Windham counties form one region.) The staff of the Public Arts Program, along with any community people who express Interest In the program, will decide on the job dcaalpUons tor the re Town Meeting session on human services offered Usual foes agree to oppose nuclear waste transit bans The Human Resources Council is sponsoring a public meeting at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feh. 25. at the Second Congregational Church, at which representatives of the human services agencies that are asking for town revenue sharing funds will talk about the work their organizations do and of, the need for Funds to continue to serve the community. These requests for revenue sharing lunds will be listed as ballot items to be voted on Town Meeting Day. Participating In the meeting on the 25th will be the following organizations: Another break Bennington police report that the Salvation Army Store on the corner of North and River streets was entered for the second time in two weeks Wednesday.

Entry was gained between 5 and 6:30 p.m. through the rear of the building after a panel was kicked out. The hole used for entrance was 10 by 18 Inches. Police said the interior of the store had been rummaged through, leaving everything a mess. A dog had also entered and left the telltale trace or its presence that is usually reserved for fields and sidewalks.

It has not been determined if anything was taken, Police suspectthe same person has been responsible for both incidents at the Salvation Army. Bennington Brief Capt. and Mrs, Joseph Krawczyk and daughters, Jacqueline and Michelle, are spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Krawczyk of Riee Lane. Capt.

Krawciyk has just completed three and half years in Schwaback, Germany and will be stationed now at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colo. MONTPELIER (UPI) More and more parties are taking sides in the upcoming fight over proposed local bans on transportation and storage of atomic wastes in the state. The Brattleboro Daily Reformer and the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce Wednesday joined the fray, both coming out In opposition to such bans which have Ixsn placed on the Town Meeting Day Uillot in about 20 locations. 'flic Reformer, a longtime editorial foe of atomic power, urged Brattleboro voters to defeat the ban proposed for that southeastern Vermont town. Ei attleboro Is only a few miles from the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon, the state's only atomic plant.

The newspaper said In on editorial such a ban would probably face a legal.