November 1, 2014
Was arson to blame in Ripton?
RIPTON Ñ O n Oct. 22, at approximately 5 a.m., the Ripton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at 643 Maiden Ln. in Ripton. Upon arrival the fire department located a truck that was fully involved with fire. The fire department was able to limit the damage to the truck and prevented it from extending to the adjacent house. Damages were estimated at $5,000. There were no injuries. Detectives from the State Police Fire Investigation Unit responded to the scene on Oct. 22. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Anyone with information should call the Vermont State Police at 802-878-7111 or the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program at 1-800-32- ARSON.
Domestic assault in Salisbury
SALISBURY Ñ Vermont State Police investigated a domestic assault report that occurred at a residence located in the Town of Salisbury. Investigation revealed that the accused violated a final protection order and in the process of doing so also committed unlawful restraint and simple assault. The accused, Benjamin Adams, 32, of Salisbury also drove to and from the scene and investigation revealed that he was also criminally suspended. State Police arrested the accused and lodged him at the Chittenden County Correctional Center for lack of $5,000 bail.
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Red Cross COSTUME CONTEST honors Rutland By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com RUTLAND Ñ With plans for the 2014 Gift-of-Life Marathon just announced and preparation under way, the American Red Cross honored Rutland last week for the record-breaking 2013 event. On behalf of the greater Rutland community, the city was presented with an award from the Red Cross of Northern New England, commemorating the national record of 2,350 pints of blood collected in a single day, set Dec. 17. Ò The Red Cross and the thousands of patients who have benefited from the communityÕ s generosity are eternally grateful for that partnership and support,Ó Kempesty said. Mayor Chris Louras said the drive has done as much for Rutland as it has done for the Red Cross. Ò I am proud of what the greater Rutland CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
It was a Halloween holiday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven Oct. 26. Track owners invited race fans to wear a Halloween costume to the “Vermont Freedom & Unity” event. Devil’s Bowl announcer Andy Hall said, “We encouraged our fans, young and old, to wear a costume on Sunday and not only save a few bucks on food, but also have a chance to win some other cool prizes.” Prizes were given out during the costume contest held during intermission at the event.
Vergennes author G.J. Supernovich pens first novel By Lou Varricchio lou@addison-eagle.com VERGENNES Ñ Ò Atlantic Love Song,Ó a debut novel by G.J. Supernovich of Vergennes, colorfully reveals the unfolding life of Julia DeCarlo, a park ranger who delights in her work raising and releasing young bald eagles to the mountains and sea of Acadia National Park on the Maine coast. At the same time, Julia, a 20-something divorcee, wants more than a satisfying job. When she meets David Zuckerman, the successful owner of a sporting-goods store, she thinks she may have another chance at love. However, David has custody of his five-year old daughter, Rachel, and neither Julia nor Rachel seem ready to bond together. Meanwhile, serious family hang-ups endanger their romance. Julia is struggling with her angry, Vietnam-vet brother, Sal, and her schizophrenic, alcoholic and racist father, Frank, who reappears after an 18-year absence. David is contending with his traditional Jewish mother, Harriet, who wants him to date only Jewish women. Will Julia and David be
Middlebury woman arrested
MORIAH, N.Y. Ñ O n Oct. 12, New York State Police arrested 22-year-old Ashleigh E. Hickey of Middlebury, Vt., following a domestic dispute at a residence on Riddle Road in Mineville, N.Y. Hickey damaged a television valued at approximately $300. She was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief third degree, a class E felony. Hickey was arraigned in the Town of Moriah Court and remanded to Essex County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail, or $1,000 bond.
“Atlantic Love Song,” is the debut novel by G.J. Supernovich of Vergennes.
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