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December 2, 2009
A New Market Press Publication
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This 10-year-old feline has a sad story to tell.
Vermont National Guard members will receive Caring Coins.
Tech students help make new teen center a reality in Fair Haven.
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Police widen Brandon-area vandalism probe Damage estimated at $15,000 BRANDON — The Vermont State Police and Brandon Police Department responded to more than 30 related vandalism cases in northern Rutland and southern Addison counties during Halloween weekend. The incidents involved the perpetrators throwing large rocks at homes and cars from a moving vehicle, during the late night hours of Oct. 30 (“Cabbage Night”) through Nov. 4. The damage ranged from smashed car windows and severely dented body panels to home siding being damaged as a result of the rocks being thrown. An estimated $15,000 in total damages occurred amongst all of the reported incidents. A list of suspects were developed and resulted in the confessions and arrests of several area juveniles. The incidents are still being investigated and there are more possible arrests forthcoming. Anyone that has information is asked to contact either the Vermont State Police in New Haven (802-388-4919) or the Brandon Police Department (802-247-0222).
Poultney man dies in ATV accident POULTNEY — On Nov. 21, at about 7:27 p.m. the Vermont State Police investigated a reported single ATV crash in the area of 1660 High Rd. in Poultney. Initial investigation revealed that a Suzuki King-Quad 750 ATV, operated by Edward Kasuba, age 53. A juvenile female was a passenger on the rear of the ATV. While traveling southbound, Kasuba lost control of the ATV, and spun sideways toward the eastern side of the road. The ATV left the travel portion of the road and collided with a small embankment located on the east side of road. After colliding with the embankment, the ATV flipped at least one time, ejecting Kasuba and female passenger from the ATV. Kausba was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries sustained from the crash. The juvenile female was transported to Rutland Regional Medical Center for treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Neither Kasuba or the female passenger were wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Poultney Fire Department, the Poultney Rescue Squad, and the Fair Haven Rescue Squad.
ENGINE NO. 5 — Fire Chief Joseph Skaza of the West Rutland Fire Department commands the cab of Engine No. 5 in this recent photograph. Skaza has been a member of the force since 1972 and was named Vermont’s Fire Chief of the Year in 1996. West Rutland purchased its first fire engine, a horse-drawn steamer, in 1885. “We still make house calls,” the volunteer squad’s motto boasts. Photo by Angela DeBlasio
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