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BENNINGTON BANNER LOCALSTATE I UI.SDAV, SI PII MBI 19, I9S9 For the Record State: Arlington should repair bridge Weather Tuesday, September 19 Accu-Weather fotCAS for daytime conditions and high temperatures want to go over it in a car, he said. Selectmen decided to ask for a meeting with transportation department officials before applying for the needed permits to work in the river. According to a letter from Tripp, the abutment, which was inspected by scuba divers, needs to be stabilized with a concrete subfooting with the completed repair being protected by placing stone fill against the face of the abutment. Tripp, noting that repairs to the bridge are the responsibility of the town, warned that the towns failure to make the repairs could make the town ineligible for future federal bridge funding. In a separate matter, selectmen discussed changes in the town road crew that will be necessitated by the resignation, effective Sept.

22, of Gene Hoyt, the highway be an unnecessary expenditure of town funds, since the present bridge over the BattenKill is slated to be replaced soon with a new span. Earlier this year selectmen were told the bridge replacement would be scheduled for 1990. Fiist Selectman Clarence Curtis told the board that a state estimates the needed repairs at $30,000. Curtis also told the board that Tripp is now saying that the replacement bridge probably will not be built before 1991. So there it is, Curtis said.

Selectman Larry Molloy suggested the town try to get the state to reimburse it for the money that will have to be spent. We tried to get something done and our hands were tied. Some of the problem we have now was created by the problems we tried to avoid for the last seven years, he said. Selectman Keith Squires areued against spending $30,000 to repair a bridge that will be raed a year or two. Were waiting for a new bridge.

Its not that were going to use this bridge forever. Were just trying to make it last for a couple of years, Squires explained. Selectman Richard King worried what the towns liability might be "if someone went through the bridge and we hadnt done anything. The bridge now has a weight limit posted on it. Selectmen are considering lowering the maximum weight allowed to 8,000 pounds and attaching steel bars to the superstructure to prevent larger trucks from using the span.

Squires said some trucks that exceed the 14,000 pound limit are still using the bridge. "Some guys are still going over it with trucks. Ive looked at it and I dont even MARLENE RODERICK BANNfcR SIAM- WRIIER ARLINGTON The old adage is: Cross that bridge when you come to it. Well, now it looks like Arlington selectmen along with many other townspeople are nearing a bridge they might not be able to cross. For several years Arlington selectmen have tried with no success to win state approval to remove some gravel buildups in the BattenKill that they said were endangering the abutments of the bridge leading to West Mountain Inn.

Now selectmen arc on notice from Warren Tripp, structures engineer with the Agency of Transportation, that there are serious problems with this bridge. Selectmen are angry about what they see is a reversal in the states position and whal they perceive to Shaftsbury prevails in bridge battle with state EE3G3DSS Showers T-storms Rm Flurries Snow Ice Sunny Pi. Cloudy Cloudy Today, variable cloudiness and mild. High near 70. tonight, considerable cloudiness with scattered showers.

Low in the mid-50s. Wednesday, considerable cloudiness with scattered showers. High 70-75. Yesterdays high temperature was 71. For updates call 442-3121.

The judge also faulted the state for failing to come up with alternative detour routes when construction on the bridge begins. "The state failed to demonstrate, ODea said, a reasonable and calculated exploration of other routes. Among other alternatives the state could have looked into in rerouting traffic, ODea said, were Church Street and Route 67. A detour route proposed by the state would bring both northbound and southbound traffic close to the Shaftsbury Elementary School and walkways used by students to get to school, ODea said. ODea said he could not rule on the best route or alternative routes for detouring traffic during bridge construction because there was insufficient evidence to make such a tional obsolescence, ODea said.

At issue is how the bridge will be rebuilt. ODea said the issue is of tremendous importance to the commercial center of Shaftsbury because several properties front Route 7A on both sides of the bridge. While the state presented witnesses at a May hearing who testified that various alternatives were considered and found to be unacceptable, ODea said that evidence was entirely insufficient to support a finding that the agency had explored alternative means of replacing the bridge. Plans approved in 1988 call for a culvert-like tube underpass for the railroad and a new roadway across the tubes earthen cover. The present Underpass Road would become a cul-de-sac, and a new access would be made to serve two homes now served by Underpass Road.

MIKE MAYNARD BANNER STAFF WRITER SHAFTSBURY A Bennington County Superior Court judge denied a petition earlier this month by the state Transportation Board to acquire land owned by local residents and the town in order to build a new bridge. The order, issued by Judge Arthur ODea, said the agency did not explore alternative means of howva steel bridge on Route 7A should be replaced and did not provide sufficient evidence that it should be replaced with another elevated steel bridge crossing. The current bridge, located north of the South Street and Route 7A intersection that spans the railroad and Underpass Road, constitutes a hazard to motorists, pedestrians and commercial properties in the areas surrounding the bridge because of its structural and func Hospital Monday, Sept. 18 Admissions Linda Matteson of Manchester Center, Marie Williams of Bennington. Discharges Jody Berard and baby boy of Readsboro, Melanie Casey and baby girl of Arlington, Sonja Mason and baby boy of Pownal, Karen Ayers and baby boy of Bennington, Wilbur Stryker of Bennington, Evelyn Beshara of Bennington.

Couples death ruled homicide DANBY (AP) An elderly couple found dead in their home was murdered, according to preliminary autopsies on Monday. The bodies of George and Catherine Peacock were found in their home on Route 7 on Sunday. States Attorney James P. Mon-geon refused to release any information on how the couple died or whether a murder weapon was found. Mongeon said police are seeking information from anyone who may have passed the house since last Tuesday.

The body of Mr. Peacock, 76, was found at the bottom of a flight of stairs. The body of Mrs. Peacock, 73, was found on a second floor. A police crime unit was called to the scene.

Police said there was no sign of forced entry into the house. Acquaintances said they had last seen Mr. Peacock last Tuesday or Wednesday. Police were contacted when he failed to show Sunday for his job as a desk clerk at the Rutland Lodge. You could virtually set your watch by George, said David Nowick, lodge general manager, who described Mr.

Peacock as one of the most gentle, considerate people Ive ever met in my life. He was a sweetheart. The Numbers BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) The winning numbers drawn Monday night in the Massachusetts Daily Lottery were 0-0-1-4. ALBANY, N.Y.

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Police said Brownell was arrested on a warrant following a complaint that he had unlawfully entered the Getty Gasoline Station on Church Street Tuesday night and assaulted Richard Pierce of Hoosick Falls. According to police, Brownell was remanded to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $500 bail pending a hearing in village court on Sept. 18. DW1 charge HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. Police charged Joanie Millette, 22, of Hoosick Falls, with driving while intoxicated following an automobile accident on Sept.

14. Police said Millette was operating a vehicle in the village parking lot when she lost control and struck the rear of The Video Store. She is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 25. Ran stop sign HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y.

-Donald Mulready, 53, of Hoosick Falls, has been charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to stop at a stop sign, according to village police. Mulready, who was arrested on Sept. 13, is scheduled to answer the charge in village court on Sept. 25. Meetings Bennington Selectmen Where): Vermont District Court When: 7:15 p.m.

On the agenda: Minutes, warrants, citizens, rural fire tax, water drainage in the Booth Street area, demolition ordinance, wastewater funds' revised resolution, solid waste report, review of P.T.s Pub entertainment permit, managers report Elm Street sidewalk, River Street theater, other business. Hoosick Falls Central School Where: HFCS Elementary Library When: 7:30 p.m. On the agenda: Discussion of required credit policies, appointments, set tax rates, and award bids. The meeting will be preceded, at 7 p.m., by a reception for the new teachers and five foreign exchange students. Shaftsbury School Board Where: Elementary School When: 7 p.m.

On the agenda: Supplemental reading program, budget discussion, arts and basics, music report, public school approval meeting report, adoption of policies, resignation, Route 7 bridge construction, nominations, planning sessions, warrants, executive session, personnel. Highlight: Discussion of funding a remedial reading teacher, adoption of revised budget. Authorities remove one of two bodies found In a home In Danby on Sunday night. Duo arraigned on theft charges Briefs BENNINGTON Reservations for the Bennington High School Class of 1949 reunion to be held Sept. 30 and Oct.

1 are still being accepted by Mary Jane Rounds, chairman. The deadline has been extended to Sept 22. Members are expected to attend from California, Canada, Maryland, New Jersey and New York, but Bennington-area classmates have been slow to Please HELP ME FIND ME Adopted Girl Born 6-1-70 in Bennington Looking for Birth Mother Catholic Charities in Burlington said you want to meet me. Respond to: Banner Box 25 to the liquor store burglary charge last month. In addition to the burglary charge, Mears also pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing $3.74 worth of food from the Price Chopper Supermarket on Route 67A in July.

Mears and Dartt were arrested in August by police after receiving two tips about the stolen liquor. A concerned citizen called police and said that they had been at an apartment on McCall Street and had seen several cases of liquor hidden under the kitchen counter, according to a police affidavit. The citizen remembered seeing cases of Black Velvet, Canadian Club LTD Whiskey and said the two defendants had committed the burglary, the affidavit said. That same day, according to the affidavit, a caller who wished to remain anonymous, said she had been in the McCall Street apartment where Dartt lived and had seen at least four cases of liquor. The maximum penalty for the liquor store break-in, a felony charge, is 15 years in prison and a $1,000 fine.

MIKE MAYNARD BANNER STAFF WRITER BENNINGTON A man charged with breaking into the state liquor store on Depot Street in August pleaded not guilty in Bennington District Court Monday to those and other theft charges, while the second defendant in the case pleaded not guilty to new burglary charges. Donald E. Mears, 24, and Jeffrey L. Dartt, 27, both of Bennington, were arrested last month by Bennington Police following an investigation into the break-in and theft of $745.90 worth of liquor. Mears was originally scheduled to be arraigned with Dartt last month but was in a detoxification program until last week.

Dartt pleaded not guilty on new charges that he stole two color television sets from the Mid-Town Motel on West Main Street on two separate occasions in August and September. He also pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge that he stole two cartons of cigarettes from the Grand Union grocery store in August. Dartt pleaded not guilty Vermont Briefs LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE Day or Evenings BuOQH Term's ry air hi A A.h lahi 'o( LI DIh St dn's c-ospd Dv Dpt o' I JuCdUO'i Approved Dy Ed-jCd on Depf o' T'd oinq Ve'u'd'is T'dns'pr Students Welcome Nd onailv Ac r'eded Py ine Nat ood AcC'Pd og Comm ss on o( Co re ology A' S'v ces EXCLUSIVE IN THIS AREA! Advanced Hair Styling Course by Zotos Hair Surgeon Designer Workshop 1 i i i i .1 1 1 id su J'U 1 Cl 4 'll 'ci sL Sou OwF1 ll To You'seU To Call or Write for Free Brochure Troy School of Beauty 86 Congress Troy, N.Y. 318-272-5144 No Obligation Name Address CO Phone Oi O) BENNINGTON BANNER Telephone 447-7567 Classified 447-0332 The Bennington Banner (USPS050-340) is published daily except Sunday and legal holidays for $100 a year by The Banner Publishing Corp 425 Mam St Bennington VI 05201 Second class postage paid at Bennington, VI POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Bennington Banner. 425 Mam Si Bennington Vt 05201 A member ol the Associated Press National advertising repiesentahve Landon Associates Inc Home Delivery $9 00 per month All subscriptions payable in advance Subscription rales by mail InCoumy Out of County 1 month S9 00 1 month $10 00 3 months $25 00 3 months $30 00 6 months $50 00 6 months $60 00 1 year $100 00 1 yar H20 00 Foreign marl Double rate Current nge copies 35' per issue Back issues over 30 days 50" per issue and Loan Restructuring computer program that was developed just for this purpose.

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Foster parents and families open their homes for young people in need of substitute care for a period of time. For more information about Joining Our Home Team, call Valerie M.ner, resource coordinator, telephone 442-8138. FmHa meeting for fanners in trouble M1DDLEBURY Bennington County farmers with loans from the Farmers Home Administration are invited to a meeting on Wednesday on how FmHAs computer program is used in considering loan servicing options such as rescheduling and write-downs, FmHA County Supervisor Randy L. Sanders said. The meeting will be held from 10 a m.

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