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Bennington Banner, Monday, December 1980r-7 Around Venmont Mbst criminal cases in Vermont involye alcohol-related offenses AM 1 A11flrMt (AP) Eight out of 10 to become director of a mental health unit in Burlington, 95 percent of Vermont's high school students have tried alcohol and that one-third drink at least once a week. "When you drink more than once a week, 1UUSKCU gUIlIlltUl 19 OUUglll CENTER RUTLAND (AP) Authorities are searching for a masked gunman who held up two service statioaemployees. Police said Barry Ellison and Rodney Royce had closed the Petco Oil station and were walking to their cars at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday when they were confronted by the bandit. The man, carrying a handgun, ordered them to drop a bank epoiiHwg and car keys.

He then ordered the pair to go back 1 into the gas station, police said. The bandit took the bag, containing an undetermined amount of cash and checks, and fled in the car, which was discovered a short time later on Route 4 in Rutland. Police described the bandit as 25, white, wearing a black ski mask, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 140 pounds. They said he is considered dangerous. j.

Crash victim is dead BURLINGTON (AP) A Brandon man has died from injuries he suffered in a single-car crash last week, according to officials at the Medical Center Hospital. They said 29-year-old Alan Knapp died Friday night at the criminal cases heard in Vermont District -Court involve alcohol-related offenses and 90 percent of the offenders are under 26, according to a spokesman for the North Country Counseling Center. Peter Vincent, a coordinator at the facility where Vermonters with drinking problems get help, said many juvenile offenders drink due to conflicts in their family. He said the youths learn to rely on alcohol instead of people. James Leddy, Vermont's top alcohol-abuse specialist, said he is concerned about drinking among high school students.

He said drinking among high school pupils means alcohol abuse now affects about half of all Vermonters. According to Leddy, who is leaving his post you're into incipient alcoholism," he said. "Iff that pattern continues, it will' get progressively worse." He said the alcohol problem in Vermont is at least as severe as it is in other states, "and in some aspects more severe." Leddy said 40,000 to 45,000 Vermonters or about 10 percent of the population are problem drinkers, those who "at least occasionally abuse alcohoi'to the point where it gets them into difficulty with their family or the law." He estimated that 20,000 to 25,000 Vermonters are alcoholics -facility According to police. Knapp was driving in Castleton last N.H. to give up hold on the booze business? Monday when his car went off the road, sheared off a utility pole and crashed through a fence.

The accident left some Castleton homes without power for several hours, officials said. Civic leader dies SHELBURNE (AP) Frederick Shepardson, a trustee of the Mary Fletcher Hospital and Medical Center Hospital in CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A special legislative committee reviewing state agencies will recommend this week thatNew Hampshire give up its exclusive hnlrl nn tho tHfl millinn New England Vlfv 7nt s-. i monopoly on the sale of liquor, The Associated Press has learned. guarantee the store a certain return for handling liquor.

Neighboring Vermont's state-controlled liquor operation runs under such a system. The idea, a commission source said, ostensibly would be to increase the state's take by expandiing outlets and reducing overhead, especially in rent and clerks. Under the Legislative Sunset Committee's bombshell proposal, the Liquor Com- mission, which now has absolute control over the sale of hard liquor, would allow private business to enter its operations through "agency franchises. the Public Utilities Commission and Legislative Utility Consumers' Council, are anticipated to produce lively response. "There are a lot of frightened agency heads," a committee source said.

"They're running scared." Shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, New Hampshire moved in 1934 to place liquor sales i under absolute state control in which only state stores could sell liquor. The state keeps all the profits; consumers are -able to buy LJ" II.I.IIHUIIII1IIH ii i I -to AP The commission now staffs, store" would more than 70 stores around the An agency have a special permit from the How many jobs, if would be jeopardized in the dual system was not known. The Sunset Committee was to meet today to make a final; review of its report. The draft report is to be made public Friday. Legislative approval would be needed before any recommendations were carried out.

The committee, which is to review all state agencies every six years, is examining 114 agencies. In addition to the Liquor Commission, reports on commission to sell liquor; The state would not give up its "current liquor store system. The "agency store" arrangement would be an extension of liquor sales, operating in tandem with the commission's network of stores. An "agency store," might be established in a community that now has no liquor store. For example, the local drug store might be allowed to sell liquor.

The commission would Mock funeral staged About 2,000 Enfield, residents participate in a mock funeral march Sunday to protest a proposal to build New England's first hazardous waste treatment facility on 600 acres straddling the Enfield-East Windsor town line. The march around the proposed site wided at Enfield High School, where a rally was held. Mass. legislators seeking to keep the trains rolling booze more In recent years, the com-. mission expanded retail sales outside state stores by allowing groceries to sell wines under strict merchandising and price controls.

New Hampshire's low liquor prices are well known in the Northeast, to the dismay of other New England states, which at times have arrested people who bypass their states' liquor taxes with New Hampshire purchases, it' 'A i f'4 -Sri" The Liquor Commission' has'' been one of the state's most controversial agencies, criticized for the way Jt-flP points liquor its bookkeeping andMts political influence on election campaigns through fund raising for candidates. Under Gov. Hugh Gallen, the agency was reorganized and its BOSTON (AP) Cuts in personnel and overtime pay and more power to the stateJn operating the city's TWish-strapped public transit system reportedly are part of a package legislators debate today in a special session. "We feel we'll have something that will be acceptable to the Legislature," said House Majority Leader George Keverian, D-Everett, after a Saturday strategy session with Gov. Edward J.

King. A service half that could strand 250,000 daily commuters Officials said Shepardson died Sunday at his home. He was born in Fairfax and lived in Vermont all his life. Shepardson was the owner of the Maltex Cereal in Burlington until he sold the firm in 1953. He held a wide rangeof civifc posts Including Shelburhe selectman and BurlhgtondeYman.

Shepardson also was a member of the state Planning Board and a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce's World Trade Advisory He established the Vermont Civil Air Patrol shortly after the outbreak of World War II and he was a Burlington International Airport commissioner. Shepardson gave up his 1932-issued pilot's license in 1972, His business interests and commitments were also varied, ranging from director of a bank to director of a broadcasting company. Silver, antiques stolen ST. JOHNSBURY (AP) Silver, antiques and other items valued at more than $25,000 have been stolen from two St.

Johnsbury homes, according to police. Police said about $15,000 worth of silver was stolen from a home owned by Wesley Steele early last week. They also said silver and other items valued at about $10,000 was stolen from the home of Robert Packer last week. Police Said the back doors of both homes were found forced open. Neighbors oppose bombers BURLINGTON (AP) Neighborhood organizations hear Burlington International Airport are considering Joining forces against a plan to base new fighter bombers at the airport.

The Vermont Air National Guard plans to send 18 F-4 fighter bombers to replace its aging fleet of EB-57s at the airport. The new planes have been sought over the objections of the Vermont congressional delegation and Gov. Richard Snelling, commander-in-chief of the Guard. Snelling said he wants more information before approving any, switch. Louise Larocque of the Country Club Estates Organization said some of her neighbors are considering moving because of the noise the new planes would generate.

"It's the peace of mind that would be shattered," she said. Mrs. Larocque said her group is planning to meet with the Lamplight Acres Association in Williston. Association Vice President David Valentin said his group has begun gathering information so it can determine the best course of action. Government noise tests show that F-4s are twice as noisy as EB57s and three times as loud as Boeing 727s on takeoff.

Tourism fund hike asked MONTPELIER (AP) If they loved New York, they'll love Vermont too. That's the message leaders of the state's travel industry will bring to members of the Vermont Legislature when they ask for a 120 percent increase in the appropriation that goes to promoting tourism in the Green Mountain State. The officials say the increase they want for fiscal year 1982 would give the Travel Division of the Agency of Development and Community Affairs $1.5 million to tell potential tourists about "some of the finest natural and man-made recreational assets in the northeast." Pointing to the "I Love New York" promotion that increased tourism in the Empire State, the travel officials claim an upgraded advertising campaign could bring an additional $5.7 million in tax revenues to Vermont. 1 "Vermont's travel-industry can really produce for Vermonters if we can get stronger support," said Chris Barbiefi, of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Barbieri said Vermont ranks 37th among all states in promotional spending for tourism.

Down in BerkshireSf Witnesses lose overtime pay PITTSFIELD" Police testifying at the atlministrative hearings on charges against Police Lt. Michael J. White will no longer be receiving overtime pay while they are at the session. Acting Chief Stanley J. Stankiewicz said it has been costing the city about $1,000 a day to pay the policemen, and all of the witnessses atend each session even though no more than two testify each day.

Almost all the men are assigned to White's midnight shift and the year to keep the system moving, if they were assured of eventually getting their pay. The legislative session is the second in a month called to rescue the ailing MBTA. King issued theecall order Friday after the state Supreme Court ruled the governor's Nov. 18 takeover of the system was illegal. The high court said the MBTA's trains, trolleys and buses must quit running at midnight Friday unless more money is provided.

Though Keverian wouldn't give details on the legislators outlined the major provisions: The practices of assigning overtime by seniority, rather using one guard for every two cars would be halted to cut costs. -Added to the transit system's five-member board would be, two positions representing the area hot' served by the MBTA to silence complaints that people not using the MBTA are forced to help support it through their taxes. The governor or his representative would serve on the MBTA Advisory Board and would have a vote weighted to be equal to Boston's vote. Though the Advisory Board represents 79 communities, the city of Boston's vote is weighted to give it greater influence in board decisions. Hiring and firing would be frozen.

1 long-time chairman, Costas Tentas, demoted and PP" tw waiiin-4 "ctH that season is threatened because EVERY WEEK OPEN SUNDAYS 9-5 fct the. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority used merit, calculating over recommended changes also proposed appointment of a business manager and touched briefly on letting private en up its $302 million budget for than BiNNINGTQN, VERMONT time pay in pension benefits and terprise into the system. Breeder reactors planned for 2025 at Maine Yankee AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) in Washington. Maine Yankee would be one of The likelihood of the jwlicy 16 "nuclear centers" in the ever being adopted is a matter nation, with four breeder of dispute and conjecture ri reactors built at the WiscasseLi especially with a staunchly pro-' site by the year 2025, under a nuclear administration moving long-range policy proposal 1980. Today's session will be without House Speaker Thomas W.

McGee, D-Lynn. He is in San Francisco General Hospital after a motor vehicle accident on Saturday. The governor reportedly was ready to compromise on a bailout package including a tough "management rights" section stripping power from transit unions. But John J. Gallahue president of the Boston Carmen's Union, said Sunday that some proposed changes violated the union's ctfntract and, if passed, would force the union to go to court and try to hold up federal funds to the MBTA.

''The legislative package is a Band-Aid approach and harmful to labor," said Gallahue. "It doesn't address the funding problem. We'll1 have the same problem next year." Gallahue said the union was considering backing legislation funding all transit authorities in the state from sales and prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy. In addition breeder reactors, which reprocess their fuel and greatly reduce the need for uranium, the report calls for building a fuel reprocessing facility at Maine Yankee.

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