Town annual report of Rutland 1958-64, Part 38

Author: Rutland, Mass.
Publication date: 1958
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 1030


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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FEDERAL GRANT ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964


$3,041.98


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


11,937.00


Refunds/returns 345.65 $15,725.63


Expended, 1964


14,159.98


Balance, December 31, 1964


$ 1,565.65


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OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FEDERAL ADM. ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


97.27 316.22 $ 413.49


Expended :


Naquag Welfare District


(initial funding)


89.45


Rutland Adm. Expense


324.04


413.49


Balance, December 31, 1964


$


AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN FEDERAL GRANT ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 824.49


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


7,112.00


Refunds/Recoveries


11.40


$ 7,947.89


Expended, 1964


7,779.24


Balance, December 31, 1964


$ 168.65


AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN FEDERAL ADM. ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 14.68


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


297.25 $ 311.93


Expended, 1964 :


To Naquag Welfare District


(initial funding) 19.00


Rutland Adm. Expense


292.93


$ 311.93


Balance, December 31, 1964


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DISABILITY ASSISTANCE FEDERAL GRANT ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 197.75 Federal Reimbursement, 1964 2,331.50 43.90 $ 2,573.15


Refunds/Recoveries


Expended, 1964


$ 2,565.41


Balance, December 31, 1964


$


7.74


DISABILITY ASSISTANCE FEDERAL ADM. ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 121.70


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


366.21 $ 487.91


Expended, 1964:


To Naquag Welfare District


(initial funding) $ 14.63


Rutland Adm. Expenses


473.28 $ 487.91


Balance, December 31, 1964


$


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED FEDERAL GRANT ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 173.76


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


6,175.94


$ 6,349.67


Expended, 1964


6,328.20


Balance, December 31, 1964 $


21.47


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE AGED FEDERAL ADM. ACCOUNT


Balance, January 1, 1964 $ 52.28


Federal Reimbursement, 1964


480.98 $ 533.26


Expended, 1964


$ 511.83


Balance, December 31, 1964


$ 21.43


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REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH


(Not available for Board expenditure but credited to Town Receipts)


General Relief


$


211.59


Old Age Assistance


6,529.89


Medical Assistance for the Aged 4,701.31 Aid to Families with Dep. Child. 4,977.71


Disability Assistance 4,934.69 $21,355.19


Total State Reimbursement for Public Welfare


$21,355.19


RECAPITULATION (Assistance Payments, All Programs)


TOTAL EXPENDED


TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT


=


TOWN SHARE


$61,380.43


Federal $27,556.44


State 21,355.19 $48,911.63 $12,468.80


Respectfully submitted,


Harry E. Dow, Chairman Eldred F. Webber Leonard F. Janes


BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE


Frederick E. Casey Director, Public Welfare


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FINANCIAL REPORT OF NAQUAG WELFARE DISTRICT


RECEIPTS


Cash on hand August 1, 1964


$2,421.69 696.43


Payroll Deductions


State Tax-Employer's Compensation .85


Federal Reimbursements 1,221. 81


State Reimbursements


422.93 $4,763.71


PAYMENTS


Payrolls


$3,479.93


District Director of


Internal Revenue


186.78


Comm. of Mass .- State Tax


27.54


Naquag Welfare District-


Employer's Compensation


.85


Health Insurance


140.33


Expenses


274.15


Cash balance on hand December 31, 1964


$4,109.58 $ 654.13


Respectfully submitted,


Marion H. Fay, Treasurer


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REPORT OF THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT 1964


Water Department Appropriation:


Maintenance


$8,480.00


Superintendent's Salary


4,680.00


Commissioners Salary 350.00


Total Appropriation


$13,510.00


Administration:


Commissioner's Salary $ 350.00


Superintendent 's Salary


4,680.00


Printing, Postage, Station- ery


165.58


All other


34.30


Total


$ 5,229.88


General:


Labor


$ 690.95


Truck


344.54


Pipes-Fittings


476.22


Equipment


37.80


Meters


192. 30


All Other


599.17


Total


$ 2,340.98


Pump Station


Fuel, light, power


$3,825.50


All Other 89.16


Total


$ 3,914.66


Metropolitan District Comm.


Sewer Billings


$ 1,506.65


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Total Appropriation Expended


Total Appropriation


Total Appropriation Expended


$12,992.17 $13,510.00 12,992.17


Unexpended Balance


$ 517.83


Pommagussett Road Water Extension:


Appropriated


$2,930.00


Transferred from Reserve 650.00


Total


$3,580.00


Expended


$3,580.00


Glenwood Road Water Extension:


Appropriated


$3,180.00


Expended


3,141.83


Unexpended Balance $ 38.17


Water Billings Rutland Hospital


Water Billings Veterans Hospital


Water Billings Town Residents


Sewer Billings Town Residents


2,590.09


Total Water and Sewer Billings


$ 2,032.28 4,132.87 10,325.99


$19,081.23


Respectfully submitted


Anthony Martelli Robert Cannon Richard Jones


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REPORT OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR


Permits Issued


14 Dwelling Units - Estimated Cost


$139,500.00


3 Commercial Additions "


22,395.00


1 Private Garage 11 19


300.00


6 Barns or Sheds =


1,725.00


19 Additions and Repairs 11


16,975.00


$180,895.00


1 Dwelling Demolished


7 Barns or Sheds Demolished


Fees Collected (51)


$ 131.00


Inspections


Building 43


Plumbing 14 Electrical 26


Respectfully submitted


Attilio Alinovi Building Inspector


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR 1964


The Board met at 8:00 P.M. on the first Monday of each month throughout the year and this meeting time will remain in effect until further notice.


On February 4 Mr. Harvey Taylor of River Road requested a variance to permit him to erect a hot dog stand on his property which was zoned "residential". On a non-conforming basis he was already conducting a tool grinding shop, renting boats on his pond and selling gravel from his pit. The Board informed Mr. Taylor that, since the erection of another building would increase the commercial activities already being carried on when the zoning


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by-laws were adopted, it would be necessary to ask the Planning Board for a rezoning. A hearing later was held by the Planning Board and the River Road area was rezoned "industrial" at the town meeting on May 18.


The Board received a letter dated June 22 from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company containing a request for a variance to permit the construction of a 20 ' x 30 ' addition to the existing automatic telephone exchange building on Maple Avenue and also a request to approve as adequate a parking space smaller than required by the zoning by-laws. A hearing was held on July 20 after which the Board approved both the company's requests.


Mr. Gaylord Viner of Edson Avenue inquired on August 3 whether, if he should purchase the property of Mr. Lloyd Prescott on Pommogussett Road, it would be permissible to move his non- conforming taxidermy business to the new location. The Board expressed the opinion that it would be permissible. It also pointed out that the business would not be permitted to increase so that more than one employee would be required unless the area were rezoned "commercial" .


On November 2 Mr. Raymond Kline requested a variance to per- mit him to construct a new building at the Rutland Ski Area for the sale of ski equipment, etc. Since this would increase a non- conforming use of the land, it was necessary to refer the matter to the Planning Board for possible rezoning. A hearing subse- quently was held and the matter is to be on the warrant of the next town meeting.


Respectfully submitted


Board of Appeals Harry E. Dow, Chairman Robert H. Cannon, Clerk Nelson M. Calkins, Jr.


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ANNUAL REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD - 1964


The Planning Board has held regular meetings throughout the year, and has held hearings as requested.


The board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. at the Community Hall.


Ozzie F. Caloiaro


Cecil W. Blair


Fred H. Rice Adrian W. VanderPyl P. E. Dow


REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY


I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1964:


Circulation


Adult


Fiction


922


Non-Fiction


508


Periodicals


448


Pamphlets


14


Juvenile


Fiction


90 8


Non-Fiction


178


Periodicals


39


Pamphlets


12


Twenty-seven books were borrowed from the Regional Library in Worcester and one film from Fitchburg.


Books have been donated to the Library by Mrs. Robert Amsden, Mrs. Franklin T. Wood, Parnassus Press, Mrs. James Mc- Gann, Shirley Merchant and various Foundations. Magazines for the reading tables were given by Mrs. Donald M. Lincoln, Mrs. Franklin T. Wood and the American Legion.


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Received from sale of cards & fines $25.39 Donation for book or books in memory of Frances P. Hanff 10.00


Paid to Town Treasurer $35.39


This will be my final report as Librarian as my resigna- tion took effect on January 1, 1965.


It was with regret that I found it necessary to end my position as Librarian. I will miss the pleasant contact with the patrons and I wish at this time to thank all who were so kind and considerate of me.


Respectfully submitted


Linda A. Hanff Librarian


REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY


To the citizens of the Town of Rutland:


The Trustees of the Public Library submit herein their re- port for the year ending December 31, 1964.


Regular meetings of the Trustees were held during the year, at which matters pertaining to the management and use of the library were discussed. New books suitable for library use were purchased, special attention being given to reading matter for school children and adult readers.


On November 29, 1964, Miss Linda Hanff submitted her resig- nation from the position of Librarian, which was accepted by the Trustees with regret. Miss Hanff's faithful and competent service in the Library began May 7, 1940, and for more than twenty-four years has been observed by the Trustees with their commendation and appreciation. Her long association with the library patrons has also won respect and esteem for her exercise of patience and efficiency.


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A donation of $10.00 to the library was received from B. A. Ballou and Company, Inc. , Providence, R. I., in memory of Mrs. Frances P. Hanff, a former member of the Board of Library Trustees .


Financial Statement


Receipts :


Appropriation


Donation


$1,775.00 10.00


$1,785.00


Disbursements:


Librarian's salary


$ 800.00


Books, magazines and periodicals


793.03


Supplies and postage


55.25


Equipment


12.79


$1,661.07


Unexpended $ 123.93


Respectfully submitted


Florence E. Wheeler


Hazel H. Wood


Bernice F. Putnam


Joanne Alinovi


Edmund D. Kelsey


Timothy C. Murphy


PROGRESS REPORT OF THE RUTLAND SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE


The Rutland School Building Committee voted to accept from the Contractor, the new Rutland Elementary School Building as of January 6th, 1965.


Although the building and grounds were not fully completed, neither the Building or School Committees could condone the use of the old building any longer than absolutely necessary and so it was voted by both Committees that an Open House be held for the Public on January 31, and that Grades 4-8 occupy the building on February 1.


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As noted this is a progress report, there is still work be- fore the Committee, a minor amount of equipment and furnishings must still be purchased and installed, the site work has only begun and decisions must be made on providing a relatively level play area to the rear of the building. Also a final accounting of items and amounts must be made to the State School Building Assistance Commission so the total amount of reimbursement may be established.


It is the opinion of the Committee that a final report will be made at the Regular Town Meeting in 1966.


Respectfully submitted


James A. Mulvey Chairman


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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT


CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON


MALE


FEMALE


Assault and Battery


1


CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY


Larceny


1


CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER


Drunk


5


Driving Drunk


3


Driving to Endanger


1


Contributing to a Juvenile Delinquent


2


Having Liquor in Car (Minor)


1


Malicious Mischief


2


Motor Vehicle Violation


5


Sex Offence


2


Non-Support


2


Violation of Probation


1


TOTAL ARRESTS 28


Complaints Investigated


191


Automobile Accidents


28


Injured


19


Stolen Cars


3


Sudden Deaths Investigated


3


Suicide


1


Summons Served for Other Department


97


Taken to Hospital


7


Respectfully submitted


John Collins Chief of Police


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REPORT OF THE FIRE ENGINEERS


During the year the Fire Department answered six alarms for building fires, three automobiles, one false alarm.


Respectfully submitted


Russell Erickson, Chief Arthur Smith, Ass't Chief Gaylord Viner, Clerk John Collins Richard Moisio


FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT


Fire Department Maintenance : $2,300 .00


Appropriation from Reserve Fund $500.00


Appropriation from Hose & Equipo 250.00


Total Appropriation 3,050.00


Appropriation Expended 3,045.93


Unexpended Balance


$ 4.07


Fire House Repairs:


$ 200.00


Appropriation Expended


92.26


Unexpended Balance


$ 107.74


Addition Account :


$ 58.73


Appropriation Expended


5.10


Unexpended Balance


$ 53.63


New Fire Truck Account :


$ 327.52


Appropriation Expended


245.00


Unexpended Balance


$ 82.52


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Fire Alarm System:


$1,500.00


Appropriation Expended


$1,461.76


Unexpended Balance


$ 38.24


Hose and Equipment


$ 800.00


Appropriation Expended $547.95


Transferred to Maint. Dept. 250.00


$ 797.95


Unexpended Balance


$ 2.05


REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN


During the year 33 alarms for grass and brush fires were answered.


One Mutual Aid call was answered for the Town of Holden.


Respectfully submitted


Russell E. Erickson Forest Warden


REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR


There were 41 miscellaneous inspections during 1964 for which fees were collected and turned in to the Town Treasurer, to the amount of $96.50.


$100.00 was appropriated for the year 1964 $100.00 was expended for the year 1964


NB. Building Permit report for inspections will be sub- mitted by the Building Inspector.


Respectfully submitted


Herbert G. Calkins Wire Inspector


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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN DEPARTMENT


$500.00 was appropriated for the year 1964 for the care of trees along the highways of the town, also for the removal of hazardous trees and limbs. $500.00 was expended for the above in 1964.


$300.00 was appropriated for the purpose of pay for tree supervision of trimming of trees along the lines of the Utility Companys, trimming done by tree trimming surgeons. $125.00 was expended for above purpose.


Respectfully submitted Herbert G. Calkins Tree Warden


21 Sugar Maple trees were planted in 1964 on the following streets : Kenwood Drive, Anthony Drive, Laurelwood Road, Inwood Road, Birchwood Road, Maple Avenue, Oakwood Drive, Christmas Tree Lane and Miles Road.


REPORT OF THE PARK DEPARTMENT


The commission met several times during the year either in the office or on the property. The lot between Pommogussett Road and Memorial Drive was graded and seeded and 6 Maple trees ordered to be planted along Pommogussett Road. Because of the dry summer these trees will be set out this Spring. Grading and seeding was also done East of the pool.


The pool was painted and waterproofed; repairs to the over- flow line were made due to a broken pipe caused by frost.


Our Lifeguard, who was also the swimming instructor was Miss Patricia Burke of Belchertown who did a commendable job.


The ball diamond was improved with new dust on base lines; brush along the fence was cleared and it has been necessary to have under construction 3 see-saws.


Respectfully submitted Leonard E. Simonds, Chairman Harold I. Judkins, Clerk Thomas Martelli


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REPORT OF THE MOTH DEPARTMENT Dutch Elm Disease for 1964


$800.00 was appropriated for the year 1964 for control of Dutch Elm disease in Rutland.


$800.00 was expended in Rutland for the removal and dis- truction of diseased elm in 1964. 94 diseased Elm were located in Rutland in 1954 including groups of trees.


The Mass. Department of Natural Resources, Insect Pest Control, gave the Mothe Department of the Town of Rutland 3 days assistance on the removal of diseased elm trees at the rate of $100.00 per day. The Town Treasurer received $79.39 reimbursement for Dutch Elm disease.


The famous Central Elm Tree of Massachusetts has been stricken with Dutch Elm Disease and must be removed in 1965. The tree is located on Central Tree Road on former property of the Rutland State Sanatorium. Tree will be replaced by a- nother American Elm.


Respectfully submitted


Herbert G. Calkins Local Superintendent


Insect Pest Control for 1964


$250.00 was appropriated for Insect Pest Control for 1964.


$250.00 was expended for the year 1964 for the following:


Scouting for Gypsy Moth and other insect pests, and for scouting for Dutch Elm Disease in town. There was no increase of the Gypsy Moth or the Tent Caterpillar in Rutland. There was a decrease of the Fall Web Worm and the Tent Caterpillar in Rutland in 1964.


1 medium size elm was removed due to being infested with elm bark beetle.


Respectfully submitted


Herbert G. Calkins


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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH


Regular monthly meetings have been held on the fourth Wednesday of each month to take care of regular business.


The Board of Health held a Polio Vaccine Clinic to pro- vide Tri Valent Vaccine to all children in town who had not had Oral Vaccine in previous clinics.


One house was condemned as unfit.


A number of permits were issued for wells and septic tanks .


Garbage collections will be continued this year. Resi- dents must place covered containers at the edge of their property closest to the road. Collections will be made on Saturday throughout the year. During the period July 1 - September 15, collections will be made on Wednesday also.


The Board of Health wishes to thank residents for their cooperation in helping to keep the town dumping area as pre- sentable as possible especially during the winter months when the gates remain open.


During the rest of the year regular dumping hours will be adhered to.


Kenneth Lowe was appointed by the Selectmen in October to fill the unexpired term of Phillip Woodrow. APPOINTMENTS FOR 1965


Linda A. Hanff Board of Health Agent


Charles M. Fiske


Emil J. Koenig, Jr. M.D.


Everett L. Maynard


Inspector of Slaughtering Physician Sanitary Engineer


Respectfully submitted


Edith L. Jones, Chairman & Clerk William Griffin, Treasurer Kenneth Lowe


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ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE


SCHOOL DEPARTMENT


OF THE


TOWN OF RUTLAND


MASSACHUSETTS


UNDED FEB.


23, 1713.


FRUTUS PUTNAM . 1781-071


FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING


December 31, 1964


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ORGANIZATION


SCHOOL COMMITTEE


Nelson M. Calkins, Jr. , Chairman


James A. Mulvey, Secretary


Attilio Alinovi


Term Expires 1966 Term Expires 1967 Term Expires 1965


ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF


Dr. Charles L. Bowlby William F. Carey


Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent


SECRETARIES - UNION NO. 24


Mrs. Lois P. Drawbridge


Mrs. Gertrude H. Mezger


Mrs. Doris E. Sherblom


Mrs. Alice H. Sproule


INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF


GRADE


Charles G. Varjian


Principal


Armen Manuelian


Assistant Principal


Mrs. Margaret L. Young


VII-VIII


Mrs. Jacqueline S. Cook*


VII-VIII


William E. Wry


VII-VIII


Mrs. Genevieve C. Brooks


V-VI


Edmund J. Butkiewicz


V-VI


Dana Jackola


V-VI


Mrs. Madeline F. Parquette*


V-VI


Mrs. Carolyn Harris


IV IV III


Mrs. Marianne Pavlosky%


III


Mrs. Margaret I. Follansbee


II


Mrs. Patricia L. Jackola


II


Mrs. M. Helen Campbell


I


Mrs. Carol M. Kleinknecht*


I


Mrs. Martina C. Wentworth


I


Household Arts


Mrs. Virginia B. Corwin*


Daniel J. Mortell


Industrial Arts


Carlton A. Perry*


Miss Marianna C. Romano*


Physical Education Special Education


Miss Jean P. Matthews


Miss Judith C. Jones*


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Mrs. Doris I. Bourque Mrs. Micheline Vray Richard H. Bowden Mrs. Ruth B. Wentworth


Remedial Reading French Instrumental Music Art


New Teachers


NON-INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF


Dr. Joseph Krivda


Mrs. Barbara A. Griffin


Mrs. Rosalie I. Spindler


Mrs. Helen Ericson


Lloyd H. Campbell


Ralph J. LaTowne


Mark L. Read


Michael A. Cappuccio


School Physician School Nurse Principal's Secretary Cafeteria Manager Head Custodian Custodian Attendance Officer Transportation Contractor


SCHOOL CALENDAR - 1964-65


1st Quarter


2nd Quarter


3rd Quarter


4th Quarter


September 9, 1964 -- November 13, 1964 November 16, 1964 -- January 29, 1965 February 1, 1965 -- April 9, 1965 April 12, 1965 -- June 25, 1965


SCHOOL HOLIDAYS


October 12, 1964


Columbus Day Teachers ' Convention


November 6, 1964


November 11, 1964


November 26, 27, 1964


April 16, 1965 May 31, 1965


Veterans' Day Thanksgiving (schools close at 12:30 November 25) Good Friday Memorial Day


VACATIONS


December 23, 1964 to January 4, 1965


February 22, 1965 to March 1, 1965 April 19, 1965 to April 26, 1965


Christmas Recess Winter Recess Spring Recess


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GRADE ENROLLMENT - RUTIA ND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


September, 1964


Grade I II


III


IV V VI VII


VIII


SPEC .


TOTAL


68


55


53


62 57 55


43


52


5


450


GRADE ENROLLMENT-WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL


Grade


IX


X


XI


XII


TOTAL


53


49


47


49


198


PRE-SCHOOL CENSUS - October 1, 1964


Children born in:


1964


1963


1962


1961


1960


1959


30


48


47


72


45


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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION


The School Administration is privileged to present the annual school report.


As we look back on 1964 we can point to positive action on many fronts, however, we are also reminded of the problems confronting us and the thought and effort that must be given to plotting the future .


Sixty-eight pupils enrolled in grade one in September, necessitating a third first grade. This is the first time that we have had three divisions at a single grade level. The addi- tional grade one is housed in the special classroom as new special class facilities are provided in the new building. To accomodate the indicated large number of grade one pupils in September 1965, we are recommending that an additional class =- room be provided in the primary building. This can be accom- plished by converting the large nurses room.


Realizing the vital role that reading plays in our total school program, we have introduced a Remedial Reading Program, with a full time Remedial Reading Teacher. Pupils experiencing difficulties in reading, now receive supplementary instruction on an individual or small group basis.


To further strengthen our reading program, we are planning an in-service course, "Analysis and Improvement of Reading", for the members of our teaching staff.


Considerable emphasis has been placed on the need for more and better physical education at the elementary school level. We now have a complete physical education program in operation, under the capable direction of a full time physical education teacher. It is, however, necessary to modify the program until the facilities in the new building are available.


The departmentalized program in grades five and six is now in its second year. At this time, our evaluation of the merits of the program, indicate that is is successful. Teacher special- ization in certain subject matter areas, has led to a higher quality of instruction.


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The new methods of teaching arithmetic, introduced last year, have proven to be successful. At present all pupils in grades one through four and part of the pupils in grades five through eight are in the new program. As the pupils come up from the lower grades with a firm foundation in the new math program, it is our intention to include more pupils at the upper grade levels.


A shrinking world demands a more thorough understanding of peoples and languages. The audio-lingual ability of our young French students continues to grow. The students are fortunate to have this enrichment program.


The Art Program continues to be a valuable asset to the total educational program. The approach in the program is to provide varied activities of a creative nature. The lessons are based on principals of design, color, order, composition, space, lettering and perspective. The use of materials is varied such as colored chalk, payons, oil crayons, tempra paint, water colors, etc. The students participated in poster contests spon- sored by the American Humane Society and the American Legion, and received awards and certificates in both contests.


The vocal and instrumental music programs continue to be an important part of the school program. The program is varied, offering opportunities in singing, listening, rhythm and in- strument. Students participate in musical games and the rhythm band. Stories such as Peter and the Wolf are told with musical accompaniment. At the fourth grade level, pupils are introduced to harmony and in grades five and six a more complex study is made with the teaching of two-part singing. The junior high pupils participate in the glee club, music appreciation concen- trating on the study of the symphony orchestra and a comparison of musical eras.


Continued pressure on the available teaching time makes it very necessary to utilize time in the most effective manner. Members of the teaching staff participated in the in-service training program on the use of audio-visual aids. More effec- tive use of teacher time has and will result from the program.


Awareness of change in education is very necessary and


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through workshops, in-service training courses, conferences and teacher visiting days, our staff is constantly being made aware of new ideas and trends in education.


Crowded conditions, substandard classrooms and lack of facilities have long been a deterrent to a high quality of instruction. The new building, providing excellent facilities and equipment, will help us to achieve our goals of quality in- struction.


Co-operation is very necessary for success, and education is a co-operative effort. We thank all who had a part in making 1964 a successful year.




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