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January 13, 2010
A New Market Press Publication
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Firefighter to fill Flory’s seat
Three die in snowmobile accident on frozen lake
New legislator for Pittsford, Sudbury
By Lou Varricchio
PITTSFORD — In a game of legislative musical chairs, Gov. Jim Douglas announced he appointed Butch Shaw to serve as state representative from the Rutland-6 House District. Shaw will fill the seat vacated by Peg Flory, who was recently appointed to the Vermont State Senate, and represents the towns of Pittsford and Sudbury. “I look forward to working with Butch as we address difficult fiscal challenges and work to strengthen our economy," the governor said. “I am confident that he will represent the people of Pittsford and Sudbury thoughtfully and with dedication.” “It’s a great honor to represent the hardworking people of Pittsford and Sudbury in Montpelier,” said Shaw. “As a volunteer firefighter, it’s my instinct to run toward a problem, and that’s what I intend to do in the legislature.” Shaw is a resident of Pittsford, where he serves as assistant fire chief, chairman of the Pittsford Board of Civil Authority and a justice of the peace. He is a former wrestling coach at Otter Valley Union High School. Shaw owns a small electrical contracting business that specializes in installation and maintenance of traffic signals, roadway lighting, rail-highway signals and airfield lighting.
newmarketpress@denpubs.com SALISBURY — A tragic double snowmobile accident took the lives of three Whiting family members Jan. 9. The accident occurred around noon. The family members were riding on two snowmobiles, along with family members on other snowmobiles, that fell through the thin ice and cold water of Lake Dunmore in Salisbury. Vermont State Police said Kevin Flynn, age 50, of Whiting, was operating the first snowmobile. Flynn’s daughter, Carrie L. Flynn, age 24, was operating the second snowmobile with Bryanna Flynn, age 3. Bryanna was Kevin FLynn’s granddaughter. The Flynns were approximately 200 yards off West Shore Road when they broke through the frozen lake. The Flynns and Popp were later pronounced dead at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. Foster Provencher, assistant fire chief of the Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, was first on the scene of the tragedy. Over 25 people helped in the rescue and recovery efforts which also included helping other snowmobilers in and out of the cold water. “I grabbed a couple of 100yard ropes. Another person showed up with a ladder and there was somebody else with a roof rake,” Assistant Fire Chief Provencher told news reporters Saturday. “It was just a very, very tragic accident for some people who were out to have a good time,” Middlebury Fire Chief Rick Cole told several reporters after the accident.
Rutland teen in accident
ALL ABOARD! — Luke and Molly Arno of San Francisco were surprised to discover that they were the first passengers to board a passenger train in Castleton in 55 years on Jan. 2. The husband and wife travelers were returning to California after visiting family in Addison County during the holidays and were greeted with fanfare by Amtrak and local officials at the recently renovated Castleton depot. Budding actress Molly Arno, a graduate of Vergennes Union High School and Castleton State College, appears on the new NBC-TV show “Trauma”. See related photograph inside.
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Photo by Mary Brady
On Dec. 18 Allen Hazen, age 19, of Rutland was traveling south on interstate 89 in Milton. Hazen was operating a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt in the passing lane. Hazen reported that a vehicle in the travel lane pulled out in front of him and braked. Hazen braked in an attempt to avoid a collision and ended up losing control of his vehicle, going off the right side of the road. The front of Hazen's vehicle struck an embankment and the vehicle overturned. Hazen received a shoulder injury. Two passengers in Hazen's vehicle also received injuries. Milton and Colchester Ambulance and Milton Fire responded to the scene to assist. The crash remains under investigation.
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