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THE MARTFORD COURANT: Thursday, March 13, 1969 School Unit Submits $1,600,000 Plus Budget; Teachers' Salary Item Rises to $710,000 By JOSEPH A. O'BRIEN WINSTED The school board's proposed budget for next year stands at $1,603,682, an increase of $205,486 over this year's education budget of $1,398,196. The proposed budget was at the town manager's office, shortly before 5 p.m, Wednesday by Supt. of Schools William F. Risley.

Major increases in the budget include a hike of $75,000 in the teachers' salary item to a new figure of $710,000. There is also an increase of about $69,000 in the item for Gilbert School tnition of $401,394. The town pays tuition for its high school students to attend the private Gilbert School. The Gilbert tuition figure listed as $470,212 for next year, compared to is year's Gilbert tuition of $401,394. The Gilbert tuition figure ed in the school board budget is slightly higher than an estimate quoted Wednesday night by.

Gilbert Board of Education Chairman Harry E. Norton. He said it was his understanding the Gilbert tuition next year would be about $464,212. Norton said Gilbert School sets it salaries on a same ratio of increase as that set by the town school board for its ers. "We go along with what they do," he said.

$900 Increases Supt of Schools Risley said Wednesday evening elementary school teachers salaries next year will be "up about $890 and $900 a teacher average, some more and some slightly less." Actually, the question of teachers' salaries had not been set officially by Wednesday night. Negotiations have been in progress between committees of the school board and Winchester Education Assn. (WEA). WEA Negotiations Chairman Richard Connor said early Wednesday evening a of the negotiations committees had been set for later Wednesday night. "There's nothing set yet." said Connor, "we are having a meeting tonight." But apparently the school board was ready to set the salary rate.

Supt. Risley said the planned increases would be based on the state median for towns as of Feb. 28. The WEA had argued for this as a salary basis for next year. "If the $1.6 Million Budget Filed WINSTED (Special) will the proposed $1.6 million school budget for next year do to this town's tax rate? The school board has estimated it will hike taxes by only 2.3 mills.

The budget was filed Wednesday afternoon with the town manager by Supt. of Schools William F. Risley. The budget includes an explanation that with income estimated at $491,850, including state funds, the amount to be raised by local taxes will be $1,111,832. There is also a notation that with other reimbursements expected from the state, the tax hike could be less.

The income items listed include $437,000 from the state based on average daily enrollment at $190 per student. There is also an estimated $7,000 income for special education. $205,486 Increase The proposed new school budget is increased about $205,486 over this year's education appropriation. Last year, the school board presented the town a budget that was $228,000 lover the previous year's appropriation. But the Board of Selectmen cut the proposed school board budget last year by $30,992.

Mayor William F. Gjede said last year that "most of this school board increase was given as a wage increase to our teachers which was established by New Hartford School Expansion Plan To Boost Tax: Callahan NEW HARTFORD (Special)) First Selectman Hubert F. Callahan has declared that the proposed expansion program at Regional School will hike New Hartford taxes by five mills. He said Wednesday the present 44-mill rate here will increase by "at least five mills" if approval is given to the regional referendum next Wednesday. The regional expansion program includes the building of a new junior high school with renovations and additions to the present regional high school at Barkhamsted Citizens Unit Sets Program BARKHAMSTED (Special) The newly formed Citizens Assn.

of Barkhamsted will hold a public forum March 24 at 8 p.m. at Barkhamsted School. The Rev. George A. Ackerly will speak on "Why the Need for a Citizens Assn.

in Barkhamsted?" Walter Landgraf of Pleasant Valley will speak on "a need for -expansion of recreational areas in the About 75 persons have responded to a letter mailed recently to residents from the association and have expressed interest in joining the group. There are about 20 on the "initiating committee" representing all sections of the town. Town Meeting A special town meeting is slated today at 8 p.m. in Barkhamsted School to act on increasing the item for snow and ice removal in the town budget by no more than $4.000. The present allocation for; snow and ice removal is The additional money would be transferred from the general fund.

according to First Selectman William H. Le Geyt. The Barkhamsted Center Congregational Church Ladies Aid will sponsor a setback card partv at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Recreation Hall at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Franklin Bouteiller, Pleasant Valley. 2ND ED. Winsted eventual settlement is the medi-1 an, that will be it," said Risley early Wednesday evening. The WEA had argued that the salaries should be set at the I state median on Feb. 28 under a clause listed in a contract signed earlier between the WEA and school board.

Risley's Salary The school board budget lists Supt. Risley salary for next year at $18,500, an increase of $2,000 over his present salary of $16,500. Risley was hired by the Board of Education in September and succeeds Supt. Bernard C. Dullea, who was fired by the school board June 18 and served until July 1, Dullea's annual salary was $13,000.

Town Manager Rex B. Little is receiving a salary of $15,000 this year. Principal's Salaries The item in the new budget for this town's four principals is $54,181 based on a 12-month year. The breakdown of each salary is not listed, but it includes those for the three grammar school principals and Pearson Junior High. The curriculum coordinator and work coordinator sal'arles are totaled at $25,070 with previous agreements made some two years ago." Supt.

Risley said Wednesday night teachers' salaries account for about $75,000 of next year's budget hike. But, he said, some salary items are listed elsewhere in the budget. Gross Appropriation The school board budget notes that the 1968-69 gross school appropriation is $1,398,196 with income totaling $393,633. It says the net school budget during 1968-69 is $1,004,563. Comparing this to the net proposed budget for next year, the school board budget notes the net increase will be $107,269.

Selectmen and the annual town budget meeting in May could both cut items in the school budget. But any cut would be from the total appropriation and could not specify what items should be slashed. Mayor Gjede declined comment on the school budget proposal Wednesday night. The mayor said he had just received a copy of the education request and had not yet had a chance to review it. Norfolk Fashion Show Is Successful For Center PTO NORFOLK (Special) spring fashion show sponsored by the Center School PTO early this week proved to be a social and financial success with about 230 persons attending.

This was the first event of this kind sponsored by the PTO. Fashions for children and young adults were modeled by local families. Musical background was provided by students of the Augustinian Recol-19 lect Seminary. Door prizes donated by local merchants were awarded. The fashion show was the major fund raising event of the PTO this year.

The major portion of the proceeds will help finance the annual dental program at the school. School Budget Better Late Than Never WINSTED (Special) Next year's school budget proposal was given to Town Manager Rex B. Little Wednesday afternoon, but it arrived a few days late. Actually, under terms of the town charter, the budget should have been handed to the town manager by March 7 or 115 days before the end of the fiscal year June 30. Little said he had agreed earlier that the school budget could be late in a conference with Schools Supt.

Witliam F. Risley. "I gave him an extension of time." said Little. "we discussed this some time ago because he was, of course, new." Risley was named superintendent of schools in September, effective Nov. 1.

the notation that part of coordinator is reimbursable state funds. Professional and technical I salaries that are listed: as two thirds reimbursable include: Social worker, psychological consultant, physical handicapped consultant, $2,000 and secretary, $3,000. The budget notes the guidance personnel salary at $11,048 and party reimbursable, The amount for teacher aides is set at $9,000 and text books, $10,000, There is an item for principals' secretaries totaling $14,800. The salaries for the superintendent's office include: Secretary, $5,000 and clerk, $3,000. Other expenses for are: Travel, $720 and business expense, $500.

Board's Expenses The school board items listed Include: CABE dues, $640; CSDS dues, $150 and neous expenses, $200. The budget states "Other expenses for the superintendent's office, supplies, petty cash, Other budgeted items include: Transportation, of plant, custodian salaries, heat, maintenance of plant, $19,500 and school lunch program. $3,000. Health Services Total health services are $57,100 and include: School physician, dental bygenist, $4,000 and nurses, $9,500. The item for nurses includes Gilbert School so the town can receive 100 per cent reimbursement.

Library Item The budget for school library books is $3,000. Other items are: Periodicals and newspaper, $250; audio-visual material, other library expenses, $100 and teaching supplies, $15,000. In addition to the Gilbert School tuition, there is an allocation of $6,400 for tuition to special education classes at Northwestern Regional School. Arrest Audrey Dietlin, 32, of Sandy Brook Road, Colebrook, wast charged with intoxication here about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Policeman Anthony Paige made the arrest. Torrington Irishman Named 'Lord Mayor' of City TORRINGTON (Special) Carrying on a custom of many years, Mayor P. Edmund Power, Wednesday afternoon, named Daniel E. O'Sullivan "Lord Mayor of Torrington" for St. Patrick's Day.

Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, he came to the United States 47 years a ago, He will cupy the mayor's executive offices all day Monday and Mayor Power extended an invitation to O'Sullivan's friends "to drop in for a visit" with the "Lord Mayor." While Buckley Hall in Lancashire, England, O'Sullivan starred in track, soccer, cricket, field hockey and other sports, In December 1967, he retired from the Torrington Co. after 4 42 years of service. Active in the labor movement, he was vice-president and recording secretary of Torrington local 1645, UAW, AFL-OIO. A composer of poetry and well known for his Irish recitations, he may issue a proclamation or two in verse. "Lord Mayor" O'Sullivan and his wife, the former Rose reside at 237 Church St.

They are communicants of St. Francis of Assisi Church. They have two daughters, Mrs. Alex Grubb of Gresskill, N.J., and Mrs. John Weik of New Preston; eight grandchildren; and one great -granddaughter.

The "Lord Mayor" and his family will be honored at luncheon Monday noon at anI kee Pedlar Inn. 'On the Waterfront' To Be Shown at College TORRINGTON (Special) Elia Kazan's "On the Waterfront," starring Marlon Brando and Rod Steiger with the score by Leonard Bernstein, will be shown Friday at 8. p.m. in the Francis W. Hogan Lecture at the Torrington branch of the University of Connecticut.

It is one of a series of "Friday Night American Films" selected by Prof. Dan Calabrese of the branch faculty. "On the Waterfront" received eight Academy Awards. "Woman of the Year," a edy starring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, is scheduled for April 11. The series will conclude May with "Singin' in the a 1952 musical with Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Cyd Charisse.

This will be a "bonus film" free to series subscribers. Nonsubscribers will make the customary donation. Mrs. Sarah Kjellerstedt Mrs. Sarah S.

Kjellerstedt, 73, of 159 Spring died Wednesday at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born in Leeds, England, she lived in Torrington more than 60 years. She was a member of Pierpont Chapter, OES, and the Service Guild of Center Congregational Church. She leaves a son, Albert W. Kjellerstedt of Duxbury, two daughters, Mrs.

Hodges Waldron on and Mrs. David Lent, Man Arrested On Rape Counts TORRINGTON (Special) Daniel W. Butler, 30, of 72 Calhoun was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of rape, assault with intent to carnally know a female child, and injury or risk of injury to or impairing the morals of children. is ebeing held under a $10,000 bond for appearance in Court 18 today. Police said the arrest followed a complaint by a parent of a child.

Det. Lt. Andrew Kozlak conducted the investigation. Plan Ahead The Town of Granby adds a new truck and plow to its growing army of snow-fighting equipment, just as spring is around the corner, Town Manager Robert M. Janes, left, inspects the new truck and plow, purchased for $13,372.

The truck replaces a six- year-old model and brings the number of plow trucks to five. With Janes are William Lyons, highway depertment crew foreman, center, and Thomas Gemme, mechanic (Kirk Hatsian Photo), Northwest Area Falls Village Education Board Considers Intertwining School Budgets FALLS VILLAGE (Special) Asking for extra consideration of intertwining budgets of Housatonic Valley Regional High School and Lee H. Kellogg Elementary School, both located here, a letter from the local board was read meeting of the high school board." The. letter said in part: "The Kellogg board is concerned with the rising costs of government and education. Education costs represent the largest portion of our closest scrutiny.

Since our uor closest scrutiny. Since our mutual concern is education at all levels, it is imperative that the total education program in both elementary and high schools be considered in development of the regional high school budget, bearing in mind that local budget cuts are assumed only in the elementary school budget. In Falls Village, this point was emphasized last year when $10,158 was deducted from the Kellogg budget." The letter expressed the hope that local boards of the six towns in the school district could join to develop constructive methods of finding a workable solution. Members of the high school board agreed to consider the letter in budget deliberations. On another budgetary matter, disposition of a $26,000 surplus from the 1967-68 fiscal year is to be decided at another meeting.

Circuit 18 Judge Missal Imposes Fines Totaling $375 TORRINGTON (Special) Judge Harold M. Missal imposed fines in Circuit Court 18. Wednesday. Raymond O. Camire, 27, of Bristol, speeding, $100; Bernard L.

Bloom, 40, of Stamford, failure to obey speed signs, $25; Leon E. Deane, 17, of 1021 Highland breach of peace by assault, $25; George L. Fox 43, of Rowayton, speeding, $25; Ronald Fuschillo, 31, of Bristol, following too closely, $25; Carmen Infanto, 45, of Hartford, failure to obey speed signs, $25. Robert W. Mc Kenzie, 18, of Danbury, failure to drive proper lane, $35; Donald R.

Jorno, 38. of Cob, failure to obey speed signs, $25; David R. Valliere, 16, of 107 East Pearl speeding, $40; Lon H. Waldinger. 20, of Southwick, failure to drive in proper lane, $25; and Kenneth A.

Wood 43, of Middlebury, failure to obey speed signs, $25. Charged with larceny to the value of $178, John Murphy, 19, of 25 Amherst and Anthony J. Borelli, 20, of 113 Horace were each given 30-day suspended jail sentences and probation for one year. Pleading not guilty were: and electing trial by jury Robert D. Currier, 24, of 421 South Main and Domenic Lanzara.

of Waterbury, each charged with speeding: Howard E. Arndt, 47, of 178 Water operunder the influence: Gerald F. Corrigan 23, of Warren, operating under the influence, failure to drive in right lane and to change address: and Blanche L. Stevens, 36, Bull Road, Harwinton, illegal passing. A spokesman said it is possible towns would be credited pro rate for inclusion in the ensuing budget.

A pension formula for the 17 non-instructional employes at the high school has been received and is being studied. Staff needs were described as adding a social studies teacher and a teacher to instruct in driver education and another course. Discussed also a policy yet to be adopted to require accomplishment in fine and-or practical arts study before graduation. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilbur, English teacher representing the Faculty asked the board to hire a full-time public relations representative to bring to the public a full picture of high school operations and activities.

Harwinton March of Dimes Gathers $512 During Drive HARWINTON (Special) James Biondi, chairman of the March of Dimes, Wednesday announced that a total of $512 was collected here. of this amount, $497 was contributed by mail. He also noted that the "Mothers' March" was not held because of the heavy snows. The chairman thanked those who contributed, as well as any others who cooperated in the drive. The Ladies Guild of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will serve its annual "Irish Supper" Saturday, from 5 to 07 p.m.

in the social center. Tickets will be available at the door. Members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop will be guests of Cadet Girl Scout Troop 44 at an International supper Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Harwinton Congregational Church. The Cadet girls, under the leadership of Mrs.

Bruce Mosher, planned the supper which will teature foods of many nations. "Shades of Red" is the title of a program to be presented ter" of Torrington High School March 25 in the "Little Thea: Ladies of Melody. Mrs. Edward Lukacovic, may be contacted for tickets. Girls between the ages of 11 and 14, Interested in applying for a half-campership to Greenwood's Conservation Camp, are invited to contact Mrs.

Sanford Pratt of Wildcat Hill Road. The camperships Woman's are provided by the Club, which will announce the winners in May. Hartland School PTO Will Sponsor Holiday Sale HARTLAND (Special) public St. Patrick's bake sale will be Saturday in Society Hall of the Congregational Church in East Hartland Center. The sale, sponsored by the Elementary School PTO, will be from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. under the a chairmanship of Mrs. Timothy Thrall. Proceeds will benefit the PrO treasury. She said the publicity assignment is now handled by a teacher who can give only part time to each chore.

North Canaan Curator To Give Lecture April 1 On Revolution an estimated total cost of $2.7 million. Callahan said Wednesday this town is still committed to pay for the present regional school building for 10 more years. "This will result in something like double payments for the next 10 years," he said. Callahan also said "Townspeople must realize that this inimill rate increase only pays for construction, The operating and maintenance costs aren't even considered in the five-mill Last year, New Hartford budgeted $314,000 as its share of the regional school operation. Of the proposed regional expansion program, Callahan said, "There are no alternate plans to this proposal to give anyone a choice." A public meeting on the proposed regional plan was held Tuesday night.

Brochures on the proposal are available at Town Hall. Warranty Deeds Two warranty deeds have been recorded in the town clerk's office, one for land on Rt. 44 next to the Waring Corp. plant from Nazzareno M. and Lina S.

Lucarelli of Derby to the RMT Realty Corp. of Berlin. The second deed is for property on Littlebrook Road from Zeitler Bros. Builders Inc. of New Hartford to Godwin L.

and Nancy H. Noell of Middletown. Course Proceeds In Management Of CD Shelters WINSTED (Special) A Civil Defense course has started here for town department heads, school representatives and others to train in shelter management. The course meets each Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Town Hall, taught by Felix P.

Pocius, CD shelter management instructor. There will be three-hour sessions each Tuesday for four weeks. The course will conclude with a survival exercise for eight hours. Subjects covered will include nuclear weapons effects, protection against weapons effects, shelter organization and staff requirements, shelter facilities land supplies and equipment. NORTH CANAAN (Special) "Connecticut during the Revolutionary War" will be the title of a talk April 1 at Housatonic.

Valley Regional High School by Gerald C. Stowe, chief curator of ordnance and history at the U.S. Military Academy, Museum, West Point. N.Y. The Canaan-Falls Village' Historical Society is sponsoring the event and the lecture will be open to the public.

Sub-topics will include stories of the "great chains" stretched across the Hudson River to prevent British war vessels from salling past West Point and the three types of soldiers who served under George Washington, how they dressed, trained, marched and fought. Many of the links in the chain were manufactured in northwest area foundries. Any persons or historical societies possessing some of the links, photographs or specifications are invited to bring them to the lecture. The talk will be illustrated. Upper-grade and secondary school students and their instructors are invited as special guests.

A small admission fee will be charged the general public, the sponsors say. both of Torrington and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday 2 p.m. at Center Congregational Church. The Rev.

Dr. Rolland G. Ewing, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Faford-Nutting Funeral Home, 285 Migeon today from 2 to and 7 to 9 p.m.

Pierpont Chapter will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Book of Remembrance of Center Congregational Church. Archbishop Plans Visit To Town TORRINGTON (Special) Archbishop John F. Whealon. who will be installed as head of the Hartford Archdiocese Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford, succeeding Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien, who is retiring, will visit Torrington April 27. It will be one of a series of visits he will make during and May to the several deaner-, ies comprising the Archdiocese to meet as many priests and people as soon as possible after his installation. Tentative plans for the archbishop's Torrington visit call for a reception in the auditorium of St.

Francis of Assisi Parochial School on Prospect Street. From 2 to 3 p.m., the prelate will be greeted by officials of the 22. towns that comprise the -Litchfield Deanery. From 3 to p.m. there will be a public reception for the archbishop.

After the reception, he will meet the priests from the ishes in the deanery at a private dinner. rive in Archbishop Hartford Whealon Tuesday will take formal possession of the archdiocese in a brief ceremony at which retiring Archbishop O'Brien, apostolic administrator, and the diocesan consultors will be present. Lakeville Driver Charged Carol Prushko, 35, of Harlem Valley Hospital. Wingdale, N.Y., was charged with operating without a license and failure to carry registration here about 12:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Circuit Court 18 appearance is set, April 3 with bond $20. City Reduces Tax Assessment After Appeal Torrington tax assessment appeal case instituted by Beverly E. Besozzi against the city of Torrington's Board of Tax Review was settled under a stinulation by the parties WednesThe case before. been assigned for trial Judge Michael A. Ciano in Litchfield Common Pleas Court.

The stipulation reduces the assessment value of the plaintiff's land and a rest dence in. Torrington's Wind-Tree development. The plaintiff claimed the assessors placed her land at $5,630 and residence at $32,800 as of Oct. 1, 1967, and this was too high. The Board of Tax Review reduced the assessment of the home to $30,000, but no change in the land's valuation.

The total assessment was still excessive, she alleged. The stipulation agreement with the city, which the court approved, now gives an overall assessment of $30,750, with the land set at $1,650 and the restIdence at $26,000. LITCHFIELD (Special) A 7.