October 11, 2014
Horse killed on Route 22A BRIDPORT Ñ Vermont State Police at New Haven were called Oct. 3 at 4:50 a.m. by a motor vehicle operator who had collided with a horse that was on Route 22A in the town of Bridport. VSP Investigators reported that Eric Baker, 38, of Whitehall, N.Y., was traveling to work northbound on the highway at approximately 3:30 a.m. when a horse ran into the roadway. Baker told troopers that he thought he had hit a moose and called the VSP as soon as he had a mobile telephone radio link. Before the call was placed, the horse was hit be a second vehicle driven by Justin Stearns, 28, of Whiting. Both vehicles were damaged but driven from the scene; no humans were injured. It is suspected that the horse died upon impact. VSP troopers have not be able to identify the owner of the horse. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Trooper Kaitlyn Armstrong at 802-388-4919.
Woman cited for sex with teen CLARENDON Ñ The Vermont State Police were notified by the Vermont Department of Children and Family Services of the concern of a sexual relationship occurring between Tiffany Pagan, 25, of Clarendon and a 15 year-old student. Pagan is a former peer educator for Rutland City Public Schools. Through the investigation it was learned Pagan mentored the 15 year-old student at Success School, communicated sexually through Facebook and allowed him to sleep at her residence. Pagan was taken into custody and issued a citation to appear in Rutland Superior Court on Oct. 20 for child luring.
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Annual parade is in Bristol this year
SCOUTING SALUTE
By Lou Varricchio newmarketpress @denpubs.com BRISTOL Ñ The 16th Annual Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade will be hosted by the Town of Bristol on Nov. 1, starting at 11 a.m. downtown. Parade registration begins at 9 a.m. at Mt. Abraham Union High School. Facilitated by the American Legion, on behalf of the Green Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the parade is organized by the Scouts to honor local armed forces veterans and first responders. The event is the only parade sponsored by the local Scouts and is among the largest events of its kind in Vermont. For the past 15 years, the parade has been hosted by a different Vermont city or town. Upwards of 1,200 people have been estimated to both participate and attend. Scout troops, coed Scout venturing crews, and veteranÕ s groups from across the state will march. Antique military equipment, school bands, the 40th Army Band, firefighter units, active and retired police, CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
The 16th Annual Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade will be hosted by the Town of Bristol on Nov. 1, beginning at 11 a.m. downtown. Eagle photos
CDC confirms first case of D68 virus in Vermont News & Staff Reports newmarketpress @denpubs.com
CGI of EV-D68 virus. Image by U.S. CDC
BURLINGTON Ñ The Vermont Department of Health today received the first confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention that enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is circulating in the state. Of the two results received today, one was positive for EV-D68 and one was negative. The positive result was from a child younger than school age, who has since recovered. “This confirms what we expected, that this particular virus is circulating in Vermont just as it is in most other states,Ó said Patsy Kelso, state epidemiologist for infectious disease. EV-D68 is one type of virus from a group of very common viruses called enterorviruses. The U.S. is currently experiencing a nationwide outbreak of EV-D68 associated with severe respiratory illness, but not all respiratory illnesses occurring now are caused by EV-D68. Ò This is the season for respiratory illnesses Ð including enteroviruses Ð but we are not seeing any unusual increase or pattern of illness
around the state,Ó said Kelso. Ò We are reminding care providers and parents to be watchful and to get medical attention for anyone who is having difficulty breathing, or if symptoms are getting worse.Ó EV-D68 can cause infections with mild to severe respiratory illness, or no symptoms at all. Mild symptoms may include fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, and body and muscle aches. Severe symptoms may include wheezing and difficulty breathing. Anyone can get infected with enteroviruses, but infants, children and teens who get infected are more likely to get sick. Children with asthma are at risk for severe symptoms from EVD68 and other respiratory illnesses. Enteroviruses, just like a cold or the flu, are spread through coughing or sneezing, contact with an infected person, or by touching objects or surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the mouth, nose or eyes. Not all clusters or outbreaks of respiratory illness occurring now are due to EV-D68. To help keep illness from spreading: á Wash hands often and well with soap and CONTINUED ON PAGE 7