Bennington District Court defendants plea list
In Bennington District Court on Monday Judge George M. Fienberg handled multiple pleas and bail orders. Ronald Muir of Bennington, 25, pleaded not guilty to marijuana possession. Richard Rowe, 21, Bennington, not guilty to careless driving causing an accident. Donald Race, 24, Readsboro, pro forma not guilty to bad checks. AGR Construction of Readsboro entered pro forma not guilty to 12 wage-violation counts. Several others pleaded guilty or pro forma not guilty to charges including public intoxication, littering, snowmobile violations, driving with suspended license, and grand or petty larceny with various bail terms and fines.
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Bennington
George M. Fienberg
Ronald W. Muir
Richard F. Rowe
Donald C. Race
Readsboro
AGR Construction Co
Llewellyn H. Jordan
Lawrence J. McDonough
Fairfield
Conn
Manchester
Stephanie M. Bleicher
Weston
Margaret A. Wilkinson
Way
Sunderland
Walter A. Wilkinson
Eric A. Hayes
Manchester Center
Robert W. Phillips
Arlington
Michael J. Langlois
Powner
Brian E. Cadoux
Westport
Patrick W. Sale
Lawrence E. Auclair
Brattleboro
Jeremiah L. Lloyd
Hartford
LeRoy LaCross
Ronald J. Gates
Robert F. Bessette
Eagle Bridge
N.Y
Wayne A. McDonald
Pownal
Neil E. Humphrey
Shaftsbury
Arthur Paulin
C & S Trucking Co
Newark
N.J
Secret pardons order appealed in Vermont Supreme Court
In Montpelier UPI reports WCAX and the Burlington data sought to overturn a governor pardons access restriction. The newspapers and broadcaster filed a formal appeal with the Vermont Supreme Court arguing public access should be preserved.
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Burlington
WCAX
Burling
Governor imposes news blackout on N H ice hole inquiry
Concord New Hampshire Governor Meldrim Thomson announced a press blackout on the Wakefield ice thaw investigation after conflicting reports from local and state officials. He said the blackout would last until accurate facts are gathered by the attorney general, with later release to the media. The incident, involving 18 inches of ice melting on a small horse pond, occurred during a blizzard on January 10 at the William McCarthy farm. Thomson cited civil defense manpower and equipment needs as lessons from the episode.
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Concord
N.H
UPI
Meldrim Thomson
Wakefield
William McCarthy
Thomson
Attorney General’s Office
Vermont power supply remains solid amid cold spell
Vermont officials say power supply is in good shape despite a bitter cold wave gripping the eastern states. Ross Ayer of Central Vermont Public Service Corp. notes NEPOOL has redirected over 1.2 million kilowatts to the midwest and mid-Atlantic, with Vermont nearing peak loads but sufficient energy available.
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Rutland
UPI
Vermont
Ross Ayer
Central Vermont Public Service Corp
Ayer
Midwest
Mid- Atlantic
Public Service Corp
Senate expected to okay Johnson nomination
The Senate was expected to confirm Environmental Secretary Martin Johnson, the lone Salmon administration cabinet holdover under Gov. Richard Snelling, after his long testimony before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and unanimous committee endorsement. The same session confirmed Alden Bryan of Williston as a new Superior Court judge, replacing the late Donald Ferland.
Kunin resigns as assistant House Democratic leader
Rep Madeleine Kunin of Burlington steps down to devote full time to her new post as chairman of the budget writing House Appropriations Committee. Democratic caucus to choose a replacement next week with candidates Edwin Granai of Burlington and Samuel Lloyd of Weston named.
Drivers Clinic for School Bus Endorsement Renewal
A school bus drivers clinic will be held in early February for drivers who must renew licenses within six months. Attendance is required by the state to renew licenses and for those seeking a school bus endorsement. Call Ed Rice before Jan 21 at 447 0145 for details.
Vermont jobless rate slips after peak, DES says
Vermont’s jobless rate eased to 7.5 percent of the insured workforce, down from 7.9 percent the prior week. The DES reported about 16,000 claims filed for regular and extended benefits totaling around $900,000. Burlington area posted the lowest rate, while St. Albans remained highest, with district changes listed across Barre Montpelier, Bennington, Brattleboro, Middlebury, Morrisville, Newport, Rutland, Springfield and White River Junction.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Employment Security Department
DES
Burlington
St.Albans
Barre-Montpelier
Bennington
Brattleboro
Middlebury
Morrisville
Newport
Rutland
Funeral of Margaret Silver Widow of Local Police Chief
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Silver of 201 Branch St widow of former Bennington Police Chief Edward L. Silver was held January 17 at St. Francis de Sales Church with the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial conducted by Rev. Thomas Mattison. A wake service January 16 at Mahar and Son Funeral Home was led by Rev. Msgr. Francis B. Flanagan. Burial followed at Park Lawn Cemetery with nephews William, Donald Swasey James, John, Robert, and Donald Kearns serving as bearers. Mrs. Silver died January 14 at Putnam Memorial Hospital.
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Margaret Silver
Branch St
Bennington
Edward L. Silver
St. Francis de Sales Church
Thomas Mattison
Francis B. Flanagan
Silver
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington Community Notices and Events Brief
Local notices announce Gold Star Mothers dues payable to Marie Janssen at 102 Cross Street. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and Basic Education Opportunity Grant forms are available in Mt. Anthony High School guidance for seniors. deadline March 1 for Corp. applications. Theater outreach invites participation in Play Reading Group at Park-McCullough House starting February 2 at 7 30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Moose Lodge 1233 celebrates 31st anniversary January 22 at 7 p.m. with roast beef banquet and dance. $3 50 for members and guests. Lodge enrollment Jan 23 at 2 p.m. Buffet at 4 p.m. Mt Anthony Country Club open for dinners 6 to 9 p.m. Tue-Sat. noon to 8 p.m. Sun. stuffed shrimp featured.
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Mt. Anthony
Vermont Student Assistance Corp
Park-McCullough House
North Bennington
Moose Lodge 1233
Roberto Trio
ADV
Labor Forum names officers at Burlington meeting
Vermont Labor Forum elected Chauncey Collins as chairman Wallace Blanchard as vice chairman Donald Dickerman as treasurer Stanley Rumrill as recording secretary Donald Yates as sergeant at arms Charles Raymond Carl Hulbert and Charles Daniels as trustees The group endorsed a resolution condemning the January 6 Legislature election of T Garry Buckley over John Alden and urged a rescind vote and a new lieutenant governor election by roll call this week.
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Burlington
Vermont Labor Forum
Chauncey Collins
Wallace Blanchard
Donald Dickerman
Stanley Rumrill
Donald Yates
Charles Raymond
Carl Hulbert
Forum
T. Garry Buckley
Dorset
John Alden
Windsor
Labor Forum
Buckley
Married Hall Harrington in Pownal on New Year's Day
Sandra Harrington daughter of Daniel and Mrs Harrington of North Bennington and Dennis Hall son of Floyd Hall of Coleville Road were united in marriage in Pownal. The double ring civil ceremony was by Justice of the Peace Roselea Wright. Attendants were Leonard and Vicky Kelly. The bride wore a light blue gown and carried a bouquet of mums carnations and rosebuds. A reception followed with a cake by Shirley McLenahan. The couple, both employed at the Vermont Veterans' Home Hospital.
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Pownal
Sandra Harrington
Daniel Harrington
North Bennington
Dennis Hall
Floyd Hall
Coleville Road
Justice of the Peace
Roselea Wright
Leonard
Vicky Kelly
Zona Senecal
Carlos Senecal
Shirley McLenahan
Vermont Veterans’ Home Hospital
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Craig A. Lamore
Stamford
James E. LaCoste
Gaston Boisvert
Ice Hole
Ion Free Press
Superior Court
John Morrissey
Thomas Salmon
Raymond Giroux
State Parole Board
Vermont Power Supply
New England
Senate
Johnson
Tve
Kodak Co
Kunin
Shaffe
St. Albans
St. Johnsbury
Springfield
White River Junction
Phae
Internation College
Mt. Anthony Union High School
American International College
Mass
Judy Harrison
Jodi Blake
Renate Wheelock
Stephen Thompson
Eric Isselhardt
Andrew Cheseldine
Eve Worthington
Mahar & Son Funeral Home
Park
William
Donald Swasey
James
John
Robert
Donald Kearns
Bennington Briefs
Marie Janssen
Cross St
The
Shea Agency Inc
Moose Lodge
Rutland Lodge
Lodge
Women of the Moose
Davey Oil
Mt. Anthony Country Club
Charles Daniels
Hall-Harrington
Mr. and
Mrs
Father Frank Gartla
Holy Cross
Novitiate
Ireland
England
Witzerland
Italy
France
Bunratty
Rome
Zurich
Dublin
Venice
London
Paul VI
Vatican City
Frank Gartland
CSC
Holy Cross Novitiate
Nichols
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