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2B THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1992 Report fintisrrisks were taken during Montpelier flood The Associated Press tion because power was kept on in parts before flood water receded, placing themselves in danger. I During the emergency response, fast-moving National Guard trucks, state police jet skis and boats might have caused waves that broke windows on store fronts. I Property and business owners created a potential for further damage when they began pumping water out of their basements before the water receded, without regard to hydrostatic pressure, which could have caused basements and buildings to collapse. Office workers reported sore throats, skin sores, coughs and ill health because some buildings were not properly dried in the wake of the flood, according to an assessment by an outside consultant. The report recommended that the city institute a public awareness campaign to warn residents of the dangers during flood season.

In the event of an ice jam, the city should have in place a mobilization plan that includes deciding who should be in charge during such an emergency, and moving ice-breaking equipment into place where jams are likely to occur before they develop. Montpelier City Manager Ryan Cotton says city officials will use the report to evaluate how they could be better prepared for ice jams by next spring. But, he pointed out, it might be impractical to have expensive cranes on hand for potential flooding because the pieces of heavy equipment cost hundreds of dollars an hour to hire. City officials are considering a technique that has proved successful in the town of Hardwick, where officials string tires across the river in the fall. When the ice begins to break up in the spring, the tire booms catch the ice floes upstream of low bridges and warn officials to lower the water level and take other flood prevention actions.

of Montpelier as late as 5:30 p.m. the day of the flood. I Business owners, who should have stayed away from downtown for their own safety, went to their businesses early to start moving contents and operate sump pumps. "One person, in fact, escaped serious injury or death by vacating the basement of a business just five minutes before the furnace exploded, throwing the water heater across the room," the report states. I Some children, who were released from school early, were playing outside MONTPELIER Undue safety risks were taken by business owners, residents and emergency personnel during and after a flood that inundated Montpelier in March, a report concludes.

The 44-page report by a team of city, state and federal officials assessed the emergency handling of the March 11 flood that devastated downtown businesses and forced many from their homes for days. Some of the dangers noted in the report were: I People faced possible electrocu TRAIL: Park Service suggests route around ski areas Search for vehicle continues Hearing BETHEL State police are continuing to search for a medium-sized car or truck with right side damage in connection with the death of a 42-year-old Rochester woman. The body of Cheryl Jesso Lunna was found near her overturned car in Camp Brook in Bethel on April 28, state police said. Troopers think the crash happened between the evening of April 26 and the morning of April 27. She was not found until the following day.

Damage to the suspect vehicle "may not be extensive," Sgt. James Ross said. The victim had been a secretary and bookkeeper at Lunna Excavating Co. and most recently worked for Merrimaids in Randolph. Anyone with information is asked to call 234-9933.

What: Public comments on a National Park Service draft document for the route of the Adirondack Trail. When, where: 7 to 10 p.m. June 10, Holiday Inn, Rutland; 7 to 10 p.m. June 11, Bennington Free Continued from Page IB ence said they did not know which of the options they would support. Lowell Krassner, representing the Sierra Club, said his group opposed moving the trail.

Krassner cited a chart in the draft document that rates a hiker's experience using factors of safety, accessibility, views, aesthetics and elevation change. The option that comes closest to the ideal would be the existing corridor without any ski trail crossings, he said. The option preferred by the Park Service rates third highest on the chart. Frank Heald, the head of Pico, said he thought the Park Service's proposal was second best, compared with an option that would allow extensive devel the owner of Killington, said he was unhappy with the proposal because of the limits it puts on Parkers Gore. "I don't see a resolution of some of the major issues that Killington and the National Park Service have been grappling with since 1983," he said.

That was when Killington and the Park Service began work on an agreement that would give the Park Service a 750-foot protection corridor around a relocated 1.2 mile trail section between Killington and Little Killington peaks. The agreement would allow ski trails to cross the hiking trail. Monday's document would change this agreement to prohibit ski trails from crossing the hiking Spangler said. The agreement led to a lawsuit by environmental groups in May 1989. In July 1989, Sen.

Patrick Leahy, added a provision to an appropriations bill requiring the Park Service to conduct the environmental impact statement and preventing the Park Service from implementing the Killington agreement until 60 days after the final environmental impact statement is complete. The federal agency will take comments on the draft document until July 8. The decision is expected in the fall, Byrne said. Any of the eight options could be selected for the trail location, he DEATHS "We are very supportive of the proposal," he said. "It will allow us growth over the next decade and satisfies the hiking community's need for a pristine wilderness trail." Carl Spangler, vice president BARNES, Charles 59; was employed at IBM for 25 years.

BEAR0R, Francis Charles, 69, Middle-bury; was a machine operator and drove a school bus in the Middlebury area. B0TT0MLEY, Mary Phillips, Sunday; was an assistant registrar at the University of Vermont. C0LBURN, Robert E. 62, Richmond; worked as a police officer and H0LEVAS, Elizabeth (Clark), 48, Merrimack, N.H.; leaves relatives in Vermont. LANDA, Doris 86, Richmond; was a telephone operator for 42 years.

PURE, Vincent Michael, 80, Middle-buryBeckley, W. April had worked as a trainer at Middlebury College. TAYLOR, Mary Louise, 87, Johnson; had been a resident of Barton for 40 opment to cross the trail. for planning for S-K-I Limited, trail in this 1.2-mile section. said.

conducted the Shrine Band. tunuuciea me onnne tsana. years. years. Death Notices and Funerals Held PAin wnnrcQ She is survived by four sons, Preston Taylor of Boise, Idaho, Richard Taylor of West Glover, Adelord Taylor of Barton, and Edwin Taylor of Johnson; her daughter, with whom she resided; a burne Museum.

Mr. Bearor was a member of St. Mary Church and was a fourth-degree member of the Middlebury Knights of Columbus Council 642. He was a member of the Vermont Sugarmakers Association. Surviving are his wife, Florence (Lucia) Bearor of Middlebury; six sons, David Bearor and Charlie Bearor.

both of Cornwall. Dnnain ie Rose A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Church by the Rev. Raymond Pro- vost.

Interment followed in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Bearers were Robert and Raymond Cla- velle, Henry Bessette and Oscar Gratton. Arrangements were by LaVigne Funeral Home. ESSEX JUNCTION WALL, I Robert Albert A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Mon- day, May 4, 1992, at 10 a.m.

in Holy Family Church by the Rev. Francis Holland. Music was by the Choir of Christian Comfort. Inter- ment was in Holy Family Cemetery with the Rev. Holland conducting the committal prayers.

Bearers were Michael Wall, Robert Vin- cent, Larry Vincent, Christopher Vincent, Sean Peck, and Ronald Shappy. In attendance were mem sister, Aurore Brodeur of Manchester, N.H.; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be offered Thursday in St. Paul Church at 1 0 a.m. Family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at Hol-comb-des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Main Street, Johnson.

A prayer service will be held at 7:30. Wednesday evening, family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Barton, with a prayer service at 8. Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Barton.

Arrangements are under the direction of John des Groseilliers, Holcomb-des Grbseilliers Funeral Home, Main Street, Johnson. ELIZABETH (CLARK) HOLEVAS MERRIMACK, N.H. Elizabeth (Clark) 48, of Merrimack, formerly of Shelburne, died May 4, 1992, in Elliot Hospital in Manchester, N.H., after a brief illness. MRS. DORIS M.

LANDA RICHMOND Mrs. Doris M. Landa, 86, died Monday, May .4, 1992, in the Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1905, in Burlington, the daughter of George V.

and Carrie (Richardson) Towne. She graduated from Burlington High School. She married Andrew Landa in Chazy, N.Y., in 1934. Doris was a member of Richmond Congregational Church, Aid Circle of King's Daughters, Temple Chapter 75, OES, and Telephone Pioneers of She was a telephone operator for New England Telephone for 42 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Colburn; three grandsons, Jeffrey Colburn and, his wife, Stephanie, and Kevin Colburn, all of Richmond, and Craig Colburn and his of Huntington; three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Emily Colburn of Richmond, and Erin Colburn of Huntington; several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Andrew, on Dec. 4, 1986, and by her son-in-law, Robert Colburn, Monday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Richmond Congregational Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

Visiting hours are Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at Gifford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be sent to Richmond Rescue, P.O. Box CHARLES A. BARNES WINOOSKI Charles A. Barnes, 59, a longtime resident of Winooski, died Monday, May 4, 1992, in the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont after a short illness.

He was born in Charlotte on Aug. 17, 1932, the son of Lloyd and Katherine (Timms) Barnes. He was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean conflict.

He was married in Winooski in 1956 to Cecile Hammond. He was employed at IBM for 25 years. He was a member and usher at St. Francis Xavier Church. He was a former chairman of the Winooski Cub Scouts, Pack 58.

In his spare time, he enjoyed his family, woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Cecile; three sons and their spouses, Michael and Janet Barnes of Concord, N.C., David and Colleen Barnes of Shinglehouse, and Brian and Sharon Barnes of Brunswick, Maine; nine grandchildren; his mother, Katherine Barnes of South Burlington; one brother and his wife, Robert and Mary Barnes of South Burlington; three sisters, Claireen and her husband, Ernest Oldenburgh, of Essex, Shirley and her husband, Abe Qantani, of Wappinger Falls, N.Y., and Beverly Mumley of Essex; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church.

Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Francis Xavier School, St. Peter Street, Winooski, 05404.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Winooski. Bearor of Milton, Jimmy Bearor of Salisbury, Peter Bearor of Forest Dale, and William Bearor of East Middlebury; six daughters, Marilyn Case of Chittenden, Bonnie Bearor of Middlebury, Susan Bodette of Addison, Cindy Bodette of East Middlebury, Theresa Murray of East Middlebury, and Linda Pro-vencher of Salisbury; one brother, Robert Bearor of Chittenden; four sisters, Alice Paige of Thetford, Margaret Reed of Addison, Betty Cyr of East Middlebury, and June Dwyer of Forest Dale; 26 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 1 1 a.m. in St.

Mary Church in Middlebury by Monsignor Paul Bresne-han. Graveside committal services and burial will take place at a later date in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Bristol. Calling hours will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sanderson Funeral Service, 117 S.

Main Middlebury. Memorial contributions may be made to Middlebury Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 594. Middlebury. 05753, or the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Vermont, P.O.

Box 64765, Burlington, 05406. SEAN PATRICK WALDRON Sean Patrick Waldron, 22, of Burlington, beloved son of Martin and Donna (Cioffi) and cherished brother of Ryan, died Saturday, May 2, 1992, in the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont after a courageous 18-month battle against leukemia. Sean was born Oct. 22, 1969, in Burlington, and graduated from Burlington High School. After high school, Sean worked a variety of jobs in Burlington and Bangor, Maine.

Sean had planned to complete his college education in Maine, but leukemia unfortunately altered his plans. Sean will be remembered for the stong will and determination he showed in his valiant fight against cancer. He never once complained about the disease and continued to live each day with gusto, a smile and kind word to all, and a postive, fighting attitude. Sean was, and continues to be, a source of strength for all of us as we try to live our lives. He is survived by a truly loving and caring and supportive friend, Cindy Wright, who gave Sean much happiness and inner strength; his maternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Cioffi of Naples, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Ames of Merritt Island, many loved aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends. A very special trubute from Sean and his family to the doctors and staff in the hematologyonco-logy clinic: Drs.

Grant, Olin, Bran-da, Westphal, and Roberts; the many other doctors, interns and residents who worked with Sean; and the nursing staffs of Shep 4 and McClure 4 Intensive Care, all of whom gave us excellent medical care and never-ending support and love. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in St. Mark Church, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sean Patrick Waldron Bone Marrow Transplant Fund, in care of Vermont Cancer Center, 1 S.

Prospect Burlington, 05401, with contributions being used to help establish a bone marrow transplant program in Burlington. Arrangements are by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union Burlington. 404, Richmond, 05477. bers or noiy ramny unurcn, ureen Mountain CB Club, ITS Security 5 Systems, Harrington Brothers, IBM, New England Telephone, and many friends and neighbors.

Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Essex Junction, in charge of arrangements. ESSEX JUNCTION PERRY, Joseph P. Funeral services were held Monday, May 4, 1992, at 2 p.m. at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant with -the Rev. Don Van Dreser officiating.

Interment was in the family lot in East Cemetery with the Rev. Van Dreser conducting committal prayers. Bearers were Dan and Michael Fontaine, Gary Labarge, Bernie Perrault, George Gonyo and Mat Wamsganz. Attending the service were neighbors, friends, and employees of Martin's stores. WILLISTON BOYCE, Mrs.

Dorothy M. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 a.m. in Community Lutheran Church in South Burlington, with Pastor Lar- ry Rabon officiating. Organist and soloist was Mrs. Yvonne Grover.

Delegations attended from New England Telephone and Chittenden County Fish and Game Club. Interment followed in Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, with Pas- 1 tor Rabon giving the committal service. Bearers were grandsons, John Shepard Shawn and Chris Shepard, Thomas Benard, Stephen Annable, and Ernest Bragg II. She was born in Shelburne on Aug. 16, 1943, the daughter of John Clark of Vergennes, and the late Martha (Hicks) Clark.

She was employed as a collection specialist for Wang Laboratories in Tewksbury, Mass. She received her bachelor's degree at the University of Masachusetts in Lowell, graduating magna cum laude in 1990. She had been a resident of Merrimack for more than 17 years. Besides her father, survivors include her husband, Antone S. Holevas of Merrimack; two sons.

Peter Holevas of Merrimack, and Spiros Holevas of Oakland, Calif; one daughter, Athena Christina Holevas of Merrimack; two brothers, John Clark of Northborough, and Tom Clark of Newport, three sisters, Salley Martel of Shelburne, Kathy Osborn of Berlin. and Nancy Clark of Miami, her stepmother, Margurite Clark of Vergennes; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Faith Episcopal Church in Merrimack at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Last Rest Cemetery in Merrimack. There will be no calling hours.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, in care of Ms. Marilyn Dale, Volunteer Memorial Chairman, 11 OA Concord Nashua, N.H. 03060. Arrangements are by George R. Rivet and Mark A.

Rivet Funeral Directors. VINCENT MICHAEL PITRE MIDDLEBURYBECKLEY W. Va. Vincent Michael Pitre, 80, died April 2, 1992, in Beckley, W. Va.

He was born Feb. 14, 1912, in Seymour, Conn. Mr. Pitre was a registered nurse, having worked for 60 years, receiving his training at Mills School of Nursing in New York City. After graduation, he worked at Bellvue Hospital in New York City; later he was the trainer at Middlebury College.

He had resided in Beckley for 37 years. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Tate Pietro of Beckley; three daughters, Mary Jo Pitre of Chesapeake. Ohio, Suzanne K. Pietro of Seattle, and Nancy Pitre of Athens, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Sharon Riddle of Culloden, W. one stepson, Thomas Tate of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Anna MRS.

DOROTHY D. BOOSKA BRISTOL Mrs. Dorothy D. Booska, 77, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 1992, in Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. She was born in Bristol on Nov.

17. 1914, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Page) Duprey. She graduated from Bristol High School in 1933. She worked for many years at Van Raalte in Bristol. She later graduated from the Thompson School of Nursing in 1964, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Following her graduation, she worked at Porter Medical Center, several nursing homes and group homes in Addison County. She also worked at Weeks School in Vergennes and Brandon Training School until her retirement. Mrs. Booska is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leonard H. Booska of Bristol; one son, Jim of Essex Junction; two daughters, Mary Adair of Middlebury and Judy Berthiaume of Salisbury; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; a brother, Franklin of Altoona, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Brown-Mc-Clay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Bristol Rescue Squad, Bristol, 05443.

FRANCIS CHARLES BEAROR MIDDLEBURY Francis "Bud" Bearor, 69, died Monday, May 4, 1992, in Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. He was born in Salisbury on May 10, 1922, the son of Nathani-al and Agnes (Wagner) Bearor. Mr. Bearor worked for Polymers Inc. in Middlebury as a machine operator for 27 years.

Mr. Bearor's great love was being with children. He was a school bus driver in the Middlebury, Wey-bridge and Shoreham areas for more than 25 years. During his retirement, he worked as a guide at the Shel- ROBERT E. L.

COLBURN RICHMOND Robert E. L. Colburn, 62, died Monday May 4, 1992, in the Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Middlebury on Oct. 4, 1929, the son of Elbert and Thelma (Spaulding) Colburn.

He had operated the Richmond Beverage Store since 1984. He served in the Vermont State Police for 17 years, and was safety education officer and water safety officer for many years. He later was with the Richmond Police Department for six years. Bob's real love was his music. He enjoyed conducting the Shrine Band, which he did for five years.

He started his music career at the age of 1 1 and went on to receive a degree in music from UVM. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and 16 years in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the 40th Army Band, Musicians Union Local 351, Aurora Lodge 22, of Montpelier, Mount Sinai Temple of Montpelier, Vermont National Guard Enlisted Association, and Vermont Retired State Troopers Association. He married Mary Lou Landa in Richmond on May 11, 1957.

He leaves his wife, Mary Lou; three sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Stephanie, and Kevin, all of Richmond, and Craig and his wife, Karen, of Huntington; and three grandchildren, Matthew, Emily and Erin Colburn. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Congregational Church in Richmond. Interment will follow In Riverview Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

at Gifford Funeral Home in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to Richmond Rescue, P.O. Box 404, Richmond, 05477. CHARLOTTE BROOKER, Ralph Sidney Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Charlotte Congregational Church, with the Rev.

Mark Boles officiating. Randall Brooker, son of the deceased, read a poem in tribute to his father. Interment was in Grandview Cemetery with the Rev. Boles conducting the committal prayers. Bearers were Ron Hier, James Brooker, Robert Lavalette, Bid Spear and Gus Gecewicz.

In attendance were members of the Charlotte Congregational Church, Rice Lumber, UPS, Nordic Ford, U.S. Postal Service, Pizzagalli Contruction, and Charlotte town officials. Arrangements were by Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union Burlington. MARY PHILLIPS BOTTOMLEY Mary Philips Bottomley of Burlington died Sunday evening, May 3, 1992, in Vermont Respite House in Williston.

She was born in Brookline, and graduated from Lasell Junior College and Pratt Institute. Miss Bottomley was retired from the University of Vermont where she was an assistant registrar. She was a member of The Cathedral Church of St. Paul and the board of Chittenden County chapter, American Cancer Society. Surviving are her sister, Anne Bottomley Whitcomb and her husband, Lee, of Fearrington Village, N.C.; nephew Lee B.

Whitcomb and wife Janice; niece Melissa Whitcomb DeMatteo and her husband, John; and three grand-nieces. A service will be held Thursday, May 7 at 1 p.m. in The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, with the Very Rev. Daniel J.

Riggall officiating. Interment will be in Glastonbury, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, P.O. Box 1452, Montpelier, 05601, or Vermont Respite House, P.O. Box 954, Williston, 05495.

Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. South Union Burlington, Is in charge of arrangements. tckberg of Naugatuck, eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside committal service and burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Middlebury, on Thursday at 11 a.m.

Monsignor Paul Bresnehan will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson Funeral Service, Middlebury. MARY LOUISE TAYLOR JOHNSON Mary Louise Taylor, 87, passed away May 4, 1992, in Copley Hospital in Morris-ville. She was born in Lowell on Oct. 24, 1904, the daughter of Simeon and Phoebe (Bilodeau) Sheltra.

A resident of Barton for 40 years, for the last eight years Mrs. Taylor lived in Johnson with her daughter, Mary Taylor. She was a communicant of St. John the Apostle Church in Johnson. Prior to this she was a communicant of St.

Paul Church in Barton. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 of Barton. She was a past state president of the Border Barracks in Newport. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed her family and cooking.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clement Taylor, in 1963, and a son, Wilfred, in 1987. Funerals Held SOUTH BURLINGTON METI-VIER, John A. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Charles Davignon, assisted by Deacon Joseph Lane, Monday at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church.

Among the delegations present were Son-dik Supply, Bouyea-Fassetts Bakery, Lane Press, and Vermont Federal Bank. Interment followed in Ressurection Park with Father Davignon, assisted by Deacon Lane, reading committal prayers. Military honors were accorded by the Vermont Air National Guard. Bearers were Jeffrey Desaultels, Gene Richards, Scott Lampher, Eric and Jason Metivier. and Lawrence Compagnon.

Arrangements were by Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home. WINOOSKI PROVOST, Mar- Cards of Thanks The Family of Helen B. Lltch would like to thank each and every one of our friends and relatives that sent flowers, contributions and donated food The family of Helen B. Lltch. he of Guy Tracy wants to thank the doctors and nurses at Porter Hospital, Dr.

Clark, Bristol Rescue Squad, Monkton First Response and friends for their good deeds. The Family of Guy Tracy..