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LOCALSTATE III NNIN(iT()N HANNIiR FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2007 Morning Briefing Sex assault trial put off, pending decision MIKE GLEASON Slatt Wntor BMNNINdTON The trial scheduled to begin Thursday for a local man accused of sexual assault has been postponed pending a Vermont Supreme Court decision that could affect jury panel because we didn't see any use in bringing them in." Amidon's case had been scheduled for a sentencing hearing in April, but his plea was withdrawn after the state decided to change its sentencing recom the pro- 1 i i i i i morning group. UCS car wash and bake sale BENNINGTON The Developmental Services program at United Counseling Service is sponsoring a combination car wash and bake sale from 1 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Atwood Building on 335 Dewey St. For $4 per car drivers will be able to see their rigs shine while sampling homemade items such as cookies, banana bread, cupcakes, and more.

The car washbake sale is a fundraising project of the peer support group at UCS and all pro ceeds go to support social programs and events for people with developmental disabilities. By planning and doing fundraisers, members of the peer support group build their work skills. mendation. At the time, Ben-n i County State's Attorney Erica juuye uavia nowara ruiea that these statements should not be admissible, and the state's attorney's office is appealing to the Vermont Supreme Court. ceedings.

The trial was put off k'cause the slate wants to use statc-ni allegedly I Friday, June 8 Calendar Choreography showing CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. A showing of choreography by Kerri Countryman and Katy Schonlicck will be held at 7 p.m. today and on Saturday, June 9, at the Incubator at Varak Park, at the Victorian Building. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted. No reservations are necessary, but seating is limited.

For more information, call 518-677-5564. Cancer Survivors Day BENNINGTON National Cancer Survivors Day will be observed from 4 to 7 p.m. at Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center. Entertainment, music and ftxxl celebrating cancer survivors will be featured. The event is free.

For more information call Leslie at Legion dinner BENNINGTON American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion will hold a dinner at the post at 6 p.m. The menu will include lasagna, garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. Members and qualified guests are invited. Free playgroup POWNAL Success By Six sponsors a free playgroup for children ages 0-6, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Pownal Valley fire-house on Route 7.

This is Vermont's only side-by-side playgroup, featuring two rooms divided into age appropriate activities for children 0-3 and 3-6. This is an opportunity for children and caregivers to socialize and network. No pre-registration is necessary. Enjoy a wide variety of age-appropriate play materials, a craft, a healthy snack, stories and songs. We follow the SVSU calendar.

For more information, call Hope at 447-2930 or Patti at 518-686-7692, or drop in during any Friday Births A daughter, Kylie Elizabeth Ordway, was born May 15, 2007 to Jessa-Lynn and Todd Ordway of Bennington. The maternal grandparents are Dee Dee and Dennis Green of Arlington. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Anita Ordway of Bennington. Marthage said the state wanted its recommendation to reflect the recommendation made by the Department of Corrections in its pre-sentence investigation. Apparently, the department asked that Amidon take part in the cognitive self-change program, which requires a 10-month sentence.

The plea deal called for a sentence of a 3 12-to 10-year sentence, with 3 months to serve. According to an affidavit by Bennington Police Detective Peter C. Urbanowicz, the alleged incident took place on June 29, 2006. The alleged victim claimed Amidon came to her residence at about 8:30 a.m. and said he wanted to have sex.

The woman told police that she said she did not want to have sex, but that Amidon had sex with her forcibly. made by Seth Amidon, 24, of (iage Street in Bennington, during a pre-sentence investigation in the trial. Judge David Howard ruled that these statements should not be admissible, and the state's attorney's office is appealing to the Vermont Supreme Court. Howard ruled that the statements would not be allowed in the state's general case, and that he would likely not allow them to be used to impeach the testimony of a witness. Howard also explained why the state was appealing the issue before the trial started.

"The state has a right to appeal a court decision before trial because, if they went to trial and lost, they have no right to appeal the issue after trial," Howard said. "We canceled the Paul Guillotte Top singer Maureen Cossey was one of the winners of the L'Ensemble student musician competition held Sunday at Southern Vermont College in Bennington. After substitute's alleged sex crime, hiring examined Announcement Home ownership workshop MANCHESTER An informational workshop meeting on USDA Rural Development housing programs will be held on Tuesday, June 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Manchester town office select board room. The USDA programs are available to income-eligible households to purchase a new or existing home or to purchase a site and construct a new home.

The work-sop is expected to fill up quickly, so call 257-7878, ext. 108 to reserve a seat. To check on a press release that has not appeared in a timely fashion, e-mail to or call 802-447-7567, ext. 117. Police investigate second N.

J. tip in teen disappearance with sexually assaulting the student in his car. The court action prompted the School Board and administrators to discuss the hiring policy. "Anytime you have something like the allegations we've seen happen at our school, people are concerned." said Scott Maekey, chair of the Harwood School Board. "Schools are a place people need to feel safe." Superintendent Robert McNa-mara said he did not believe Harwood hiring policies were to blame.

DUXBURY (AP) Officials at Harwood Union Middle and High School are re -examining their policies on hiring substitute teachers after one was charged with sexually assaulting an eighth-grader. St. Michael's College student Jeremy Mullins, 18, worked occasionally as a substitute at the regional school until March, when school officials learned he had been exchanging inappropriate e-mail messages with a female student. Last week, Mullins was charged gating the report by an Atlantic City business owner who said he saw someone who resembled Maitland. Police extended the search to Atlantic City last year after receiving a tip that someone fitting Maitland's description was working in a casino there.

That search, however, proved MONTPELIER (AP) -State police detectives have returned to Atlantic City, N.J., to investigate a second lead in the disappearance of a Franklin County teenager. Brianna Maitland of Sheldon vanished in March 2004 after leaving work at a Montgomery restaurant. This week police are investi TVvo Bennington nonprofits recognized i COME PARTY WITH PLAN YOUR NEXT PARTY WITH US. WE CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 50 PEOPLE AND WILL CUSTOMIZE A MENU FOR CALL LEE ANNE OR GREG The Bennington Museum and the First Baptist Church of Bennington will be recognized as part of the Centennial Nonprofit Awards program. The Vermont Centennial Nonprofit Awards recognize nonprofit organizations that have operated in Vermont for at least 100 years.

This year, 17 of Vermont's oldest nonprofits, along with five nonprofits who are celebrating their centennial year, will be presented with a plaque by Secretary of State Deb Markowitz at an awards ceremony at the Vermont State House on June 12 at 4 p.m. The Bennington Museum was established in 1852; the First Baptist Church of Bennington was established in 1827. ft lOTgflffl I ffljpBEE I ocean's thirteen mm twm Daily: Daily: 7:00, 9:00 Daily: 7: 1 0, 9: 1 5 Mattnws Sat 8 Sun 12:45, 315 'g33 IwrmtotWIHS.HlS'El Maonees SltiSun: 1:10.3:10 Dally. 7:30 Onlyl Daily: 4:45, 9:20 Daily: 6:55, 9:20 Daily: 7:05, 9: 1 5 Sat Sun Only! aj Sat Sun 1145, 3:15 j3j Sat Sun: 12:55,3:20 Bf jsat I Sun: 1:00.3:15 j31 Serving Lunch and Dinner: Sun, Tues-Tliurs Uam-9pm. Fri Sat Uam-lOpm.

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