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SHOREHAM — On Dec. 17, at approximately 12:30 a.m.,Vermont State Police troopers were advised about a family fight which took place at an apartment building on Route 22A in Shoreham. Police said that Jason A. Gagnon, 27, of Bomoseen, attempted to force entry into an apartment by punching and kicking the door in an attempt to come into contact with two females inside it. Gagnon damaged the door in the process. One of the females secured a .22 caliber pistol inside the residence as she feared for her safety. Police allege Gagnon vandalized the female's vehicle by punching a side mirror. Police also allege that Gagnon got into his truck, put it into four-wheel drive, and rammed the victim’s vehicle attempting to push her vehicle into her apartment building. An arrest warrant was requested for Gagnon; he could not be located. The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.
Truck hits utility pole NEW HAVEN — Charles F. Mason, 44, of Hinesburg, was traveling in a Toyota Tacoma southbound on Munger Street in New Haven Dec. 17 during an early morning period of sleet. While Mason was traveling southbound, he lost control of the Toyota truck. Mason traveled across the double yellow lines and across the northbound lane of travel. He reported observing a car coming at him from the other direction while out of control. His truck subsequently traveled off the east side of the road where it collided with a telephone pole. Mason’s Toyota sustained moderate to severe contact damage. Masonalso reported needing to make an appointment to purchase new tires. He was issued a VCVC for failure to drive to the right.
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Vt. biologist rescues owl in a truck By Lou Varricchio
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BRISTOL — Thanks to the efforts of a quick-acting and caring Vermont wildlife biologist and a local truck driver, a mature barred owl in Addison County has been returned safely to the wild. Biologist David Sausville, of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, rescued an injured owl which ended up half in, and half out of, the front plastic grill of pickup truck. The owl impacted the truck while it was being driven on an Addison County road, according to the anonymous driver. Sausville received the wildlife version of a “911” telephone call from the truck driver; he was concerned that the owl, while still alive and kicking, might not be able to be extracted from the impact-damaged grill. “I received a call from the driver a little after five in the morning explaining that he had hit an owl,” said Sausville. “He said that the owl was still alive and was lodged in his truck.” Sausville got directions from the truck driver—who was at work—to make the emergency call and hopefully save a life. See OWL RESCUE, page 8
Many people vow to get active in the new year, and what could be more fun than playing in the snow and learning a new sport to get you moving in 2013? January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month. Ski Vermont makes it easy-as-pie to ski. Packages for under $50 include lessons, rentals and a beginner lift ticket. Lessons are available non-holiday while supplies last. For participating ski centers and to register, visit skivermont.com/learn.
Bridport Central School clubs popular with students By Lou Varricchio
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During the fall semester, Bridport Central School students, ranging in age from preschool through sixth grade, get to choose what interests them. The youngsters have a wide variety of choices when it comes to participating in a school club.
BRIDPORT — Most teachers would agree that learning should start early in life and it should be fun. Well, that’s the enlightened approach that teachers, staff, parents and other volunteers at the Bridport Central School are taking with its interesting selection of some pretty nifty after-school clubs for students. During the fall semester, Bridport Central School students, ranging in age from preschooler through sixth graders, get to choose what interests them. The youngsters have a wide variety of choices when it came to participating in a school club, according to Bridport’s Lauralee Cu-
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ravoo. “Over 79 percent of the student population participated in one or more clubs, filling 121 slots in 15 different clubs, “ Curavoo said. “Clubs were hosted by many parents, community members, Middlebury College students, MAHA junior coaches, school teachers and staff.” Curavoo noted that students had opportunities to participate in soccer, sewing, juggling, ice skating, healthy eating activities, games, and crafts clubs—to name a few. Judging by similar local school club efforts, Bridport comes out on the top as being the most creative and diverse in its approach to involve the entire community. See BRIDPORT CENTRAL, page 8
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