http://www.rutlandherald.com Pulitzer Prize Winning Vermont Newspaper Established 1794 en-us randal.smathers@rutlandherald.com webmaster@rutlandherald.com http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/THISJUSTIN/911210362/-1/RSS10 SPRINGFIELD – The public is invited to learn more about the history of the slate industry during a presentation at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Nolin Murray Center. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/THISJUSTIN/911210363/-1/RSS10 WESTON – Opera Theatre of Weston received a $1,000 McCarty grant from the Stratton Foundation to support of its 11th annual "Opera for Kids" community youth programs. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:23:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/THISJUSTIN/911210364/-1/RSS10 BENNINGTON — The 20th annual Community Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Mount Anthony Union High School. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/THISJUSTIN/911210365/-1/RSS10 CLAREMONT, N.H. — An inmate who cut a hole in the ceiling of his cell and escaped was last seen in Connecticut. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210368/-1/RSS10 Milton's Mike Riley and U-32's Todd Murphy are two of the players still playing NCAA Division III football. That puts them in a select group of only 32 teams as the national playoffs begin today. ... - By TOM HALEY STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210372/-1/RSS10 Vermont native Trevor Murphy is one round away from the final stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School. ... - Staff Reports Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210373/-1/RSS10 HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole. ... - By DAN GELSTON The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210376/-1/RSS10 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Patrice Bergeron scored 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. ... - The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210311/-1/RSS10 NEW YORK — The Associated Press has named Karen Testa, currently the news editor for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as New England news editor as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative's state reports. ... - The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210320/-1/RSS10 NEW YORK — The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. ... - By STEVENSON JACOBS The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210321/-1/RSS10 NEW YORK — Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market. ... - By STEPHEN BERNARD and TIM PARADIS The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS01/911210324/-1/RSS10 Rutland's unemployment picture improved in October, but remains the highest in the state. ... - By BRUCE EDWARDS STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS01/911210327/-1/RSS10 Vermont Rail Action Network, the citizen advocacy group behind saving the city's passenger rail service earlier this year, on Friday launched a marketing campaign aimed at promoting the state's two Amtrak lines as fun, economically and environmentally friendly ways to travel. ... - By STEPHANIE M. PETERS STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS01/911210328/-1/RSS10 Hypothetical take rates for proposed Internet, cable and telephone services – and how those variables will affect Rutland Telecom's profitability – were the subject of much conversation within the Rutland Redevelopment Authority this week. ... - By STEPHANIE M. PETERS STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS02/911210352/-1/RSS10 SHAFTSBURY – A Massachusetts man will face charges he led a three-state burglary ring that struck five residences in southern Vermont. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS02/911210361/-1/RSS10 The Springfield School District had the right to build a parking lot on its property, according to a Supreme Court decision issued Friday. ... - By JOSH O'GORMAN STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS03/911210350/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER — It's possible that Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie will face a primary in his race for governor after all. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS03/911210359/-1/RSS10 NORTHFIELD – Two Norwich University freshmen are facing an array of criminal charges after a group of students allegedly lured a fellow student to a "party" last month, bound him to a chair and assaulted him, in what school officials say is an extremely serious incident. ... - By THATCHER MOATS STAFF WRITER Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210315/-1/RSS10 WASHINGTON — The Senate Ethics Committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by PresidentBarack Obama. ... - By LARRY MARGASAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210316/-1/RSS10 WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air. ... - By ANNE GEARAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210334/-1/RSS10 MOSCOW — Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and will likely fall behind in the space race, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published Friday. ... - By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210351/-1/RSS10 WASHINGTON — Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana. ... - By DAVID ESPO The Associated Press Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210341/-1/RSS10 Ellen M. O'Rourke died November 12, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1944, the daughter of William and Peggy MacEwan. She was a graduate of Holy Rood High School Glasgow. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210342/-1/RSS10 Peter Dye Dolan, 67, a former resident of Rutland, died suddenly Nov. 14, 2009, at E. Olive in Leoti, Kan. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210343/-1/RSS10 A graveside service for Edward A. Shea, 67, who died Nov. 6, 2009, in Rutland, was held Wednesday at Vine Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, Mass. Officiating was Glen Woods. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210344/-1/RSS10 WEST RUTLAND — A funeral Mass for Samuel "Sam" Poljacik Sr., 76, who died Nov. 14, 2009, at his home, was celebrated Friday in St. Bridget's Church. Officiating was the Rev. Barry Meehan, pastor. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210345/-1/RSS10 PROCTOR - The funeral service for Elizabeth "Betty" Rufiange Jones, 77, who died Nov. 15, 2009, was held Friday, Nov. 20, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210346/-1/RSS10 SUDBURY — The graveside committal service and burial for James Alfred LaDuke, 62, who died Nov. 16, 2009, was held Friday, Nov. 20, at Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210347/-1/RSS10 LEICESTER — June Ruth Dwyer, 67, died Nov. 19, 2009, at her home in Leicester, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210348/-1/RSS10 SHAFTSBURY — Stig Olsson of Shaftsbury and Wyndmoor, Penn., died unexpectedly Nov. 18, 2009, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He was 73 years old. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OBITUARIES/911210349/-1/RSS10 BENNINGTON - Henry J. Green, 82, a resident of Bennington and a former resident of Arlington, died Nov. 20, 2009, at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation following a long illness. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/OPINION01/911210310/-1/RSS10 Sports news has seeped from the sports section on to the front page in recent days as schools have wrestled with questions related to the importance of sports in the lives of today's students. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210369/-1/RSS10 Men's Basketball ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210371/-1/RSS10 HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR, and not used as an example of why the championship format might be flawed. ... - By JENNA FRYER The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210370/-1/RSS10 The grand opening of Spartan Arena did not go so well for the home teams Friday night as the women fell to Salve Regina 3-1 in the afternoon and the men dropped the nightcap to St. Anselm, 4-3. ... - By CARLETON LAIRD STAFF WRITER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS03/911210367/-1/RSS10 WASHINGTON — Five Vermont dairy farmers are being asked to provide records proving their workers are legal, federal immigration officials said Friday. ... - By ANDREW MIGA and SUZANNE GAMBOA The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:22:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS02/911210360/-1/RSS10 BRATTLEBORO – The conductor of the Windham Orchestra took a leave of absence Friday after he was cited by Brattleboro police on felony charges of possession of child pornography. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER STAFF WRITER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210355/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER – In a news conference he dedicated to the "warrior in all of us," State Auditor Thomas M. Salmon addressed his arrest last week for drunken driving by way of a discursive speech seemingly intended to illustrate his history of triumph over adversity. ... - By PETER HIRSCHFELD Vermont Press Bureau Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS03/911209992/-1/RSS10 Auditor Tom Salmon Speaks On Government Transparency and Personal Responsibility ... - By TOM SALMON Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210356/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER – Fresh out of prison on an 18-year sentence for attacking a woman with a knife, the Burlington man was under stress and ready to snap again, telling police that he recently looked for a woman to rape and murder. ... - By DANIEL BARLOW Vermont Press Bureau Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210353/-1/RSS10 It's a match made in maple heaven. ... - By CRISTINA KUMKA STAFF WRITER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210354/-1/RSS10 A Rutland Family Court judge ordered a first-of-its kind parent custody change Friday in a child-visitation dispute involving a Virginia woman and her former lesbian partner who lives in Fair Haven. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Staff Writer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210338/-1/RSS10 GENEVA — Scientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 billion machine was heavily damaged by a simple electrical fault. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210337/-1/RSS10 MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the disappearance of a journalist who wrote about organized crime. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210336/-1/RSS10 GENEVA — The World Health Organization says it is investigating samples of mutated swine flu found in two Norwegians who died of the virus and one person who suffered severe illness. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210335/-1/RSS10 ROME — A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth. ... - By ARIEL DAVID The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210333/-1/RSS10 COCKERMOUTH, England — Britain's air force and emergency workers using inflatable boats rescued about 200 people Friday as rising floodwaters caused widespread havoc in northern England's picturesque Lake District. One police officer was missing after a bridge was washed away. ... - By SCOTT HEPPELL The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:01:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/CALENDAR/911210325/-1/RSS10 Today ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210317/-1/RSS10 MINNEAPOLIS — Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210318/-1/RSS10 COLUMBIA, S.C.— South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Harrison told The Associated Press he is appointing an ad-hoc committee of four Republicans and three Democrats who will begin meeting Tuesday. He said he expects to have a resolution to impeach ready before Christmas for the full Judiciary Committee to consider. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/NEWS04/911210319/-1/RSS10 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Alaska senator says the U.S. Postal Service is resuming a program allowing volunteers to respond to letters sent to Santa Claus in care of the North Pole, Alaska, post office. ... - By RACHEL D'ORO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210314/-1/RSS10 BOSTON — JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Friday it is dropping a clause from its credit card contracts that required disputes with customers to be handled through binding arbitration, a move that could lead to consumers filing class-action and other lawsuits. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:16:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210313/-1/RSS10 PHILADELPHIA — A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/BUSINESS/911210312/-1/RSS10 NEW YORK — Natural gas prices have dropped by more than 12 percent in the past month as the country continues to sip at its energy reserves and a balmy November allowed homeowners to leave the heat off. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210306/-1/RSS10 LONDON — All the involuntary rest because of injuries gives Rafael Nadal a good feeling heading into the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals. ... - By MATTIAS KAREN The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210308/-1/RSS10 LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together. ... - By TIM DAHLBERG The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/SPORTS/911210307/-1/RSS10 HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jeff Gordon still has Cup title No. 5 in sight. And his boss expects Gordon to stick around a few more years to try and win at least one more. ... - By DAN GELSTON The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/FEATURES05/911210302/-1/RSS10 Q. My three-decker has nearly 60 windows, single-glazed with storms in reasonable shape. The house has no insulation at all. What to do to save heat? I attended a seminar on weatherproofing and insulation, and the speaker said that new windows would take 45 years to pay back the investment. I really am at a dilemma. ... - By PETER HOTTON Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/FEATURES05/911210301/-1/RSS10 It may seem like a challenging time to buy a new home, however, recently passed legislation that extends and expands the homebuyer tax credit can give potential and existing homeowners the economic break they need to close the deal. ... - By JIM WATSON Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091121/FEATURES05/911210303/-1/RSS10 At holiday time, trains whiz through Richard Kloewer's yard, past the lighted evergreen trees, dolls, teddy bears, even a miniature Harley Davidson display. ... - By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209994/-1/RSS10 Auditor Tom Salmon Speaks On Government Transparency and Personal Responsibility ... - Tom Salmon Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209993/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER — The state says Vermont's unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of one percent in October to 6.5 percent of the work force. ... - Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209995/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER — Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon says he will plead guilty to a driving under the influence of alcohol charge, and he’s apologizing to Vermonters for his actions. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209999/-1/RSS10 WINOOSKI — Peanuts are back in Winooski schools. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209996/-1/RSS10 BRATTLEBORO — The director of the Windham Orchestra is facing charges he possessed child pornography and that he tried to lure a minor via electronic means. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209997/-1/RSS10 MONTPELIER — Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon is holding a press conference to discuss government transparency and personal responsibility a week after he was charged with drunken driving. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911209998/-1/RSS10 BURLINGTON — Advocates of train travel who successfully fought a plan to cut service to Rutland last year are gearing up to promote rail travel to — and for — Vermont. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911200348/-1/RSS10 Police are searching for a woman who disappeared in Rutland Wednesday night. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/NEWS03/911200360/-1/RSS10 MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — A man who was convicted of 20 animal cruelty counts and fled Arkansas before his sentencing has been returned to the state. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:36:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911200365/-1/RSS10 Descriptions of Joseph Foley tend to include words like "quiet," "taciturn" and "reserved." ... - By GORDON DRITSCHILO Staff Writer Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911200356/-1/RSS10 ARLINGTON – A local man is facing a felony charge after police said he was driving under the influence of alcohol on Oct. 17. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911200357/-1/RSS10 BENNINGTON – A Shaftsbury man was charged with a felony after police said he altered a prescription and attempted to have it filled in October in Bennington. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:07:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/THISJUSTIN/911200347/-1/RSS10 The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of a Vermont state judge to become the state's next federal judge. ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:54:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911200304/-1/RSS10 SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo Inc. is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently. ... - By MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/NEWS04/911200331/-1/RSS10 PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A blast early today killed two police officers a day after a suicide bomber killed 19 people outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, the latest attacks in an onslaught by Islamist militants retaliating against an army offensive near the Afghan border. ... - By RIAZ KHAN The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200317/-1/RSS10 Angeline Marie Vairetta, 77, of Rutland, passed on November 17, 2009, at Rutland Regional Medical Center in the presence of her loving family. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200318/-1/RSS10 WALLINGFORD — The funeral service for Clarice J. "Pat" (McMahon) Holden, 73, who died Nov. 14, 2009, was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Patrick Church in Wallingford. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200319/-1/RSS10 BENNINGTON — Jean Marie (Brown) Fisher, 84, died Nov. 18, 2009, at her residence. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200320/-1/RSS10 SHAFTSBURY — Stig Olsson, 73, died Nov. 18, 2009, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200321/-1/RSS10 WESTON — Marguerite A. Parker, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, with her family by her side. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200322/-1/RSS10 SPRINGFIELD — The funeral service for Thomas N. Fogg, 42, who died Nov. 13, 2009, was held Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200323/-1/RSS10 LEICESTER — June Ruth Dwyer, 67, died Nov. 19, 2009, at her home. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200324/-1/RSS10 WHITEHALL, N.Y. — Dennis J. Brancati, 83, died Nov. 18, 2009, at Glens Falls Hospital, following a short illness. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200325/-1/RSS10 BARRE — Thomas William Hill, 62, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his home in Barre. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200326/-1/RSS10 HINESBURG — Shirley M. Parker, 85, formerly of Tinmouth, died Nov. 19, 2009, at her residence. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OBITUARIES/911200327/-1/RSS10 MILFORD, Del. — Claude Grant "Scotty" Johnston, age 94, of Milford, Delaware, formerly of Springfield, Vermont, died on November 17, 2009, from cancer. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OPINION01/911200306/-1/RSS10 The grievous harm caused by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, guaranteed that prosecution of those involved in the attacks would be suffused with politics. The American people want justice to be done, and rightly so. The federal government, at long last, has begun to chart a path toward a just resolution. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OPINION02/911200307/-1/RSS10 I'm always reading about how we should be seeking bipartisanship in our political process. In 2006, military commissions were established on a bipartisan vote which guaranteed fair trials while protecting national security secrets. The Senate vote was 65-34, and the House vote was 250-170 (Sen. Leahy, Sen. Obama and Sen. Sanders all voted nay). ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OPINION02/911200308/-1/RSS10 The West Rutland Public Library celebrated 80 years of service on Saturday, Nov. 7. We wish to thank everyone who came and visited the library — it was a great turnout — and Rob Geiszler from the Department of Libraries for taking the time to visit. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OPINION02/911200309/-1/RSS10 The editorial of Nov. 12 was a total misread of history and of the facts. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/OPINION02/911200310/-1/RSS10 In 2002 Sen. Trent Lott, then Republican minority leader, said the following at Sen. Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday party: "When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we voted for him. We're proud of it. And if the rest of the country had followed our lead, we wouldn't have had all of these problems over the years either." ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200335/-1/RSS10 PARIS — Soccer players just can't be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland, blatantly handling the ball for the goal that sent France to the World Cup. ... - By JOHN LEICESTER The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200336/-1/RSS10 Those who have watched the Castleton State College men's hockey team the past few years might be surprised with the 2009-2010 edition. ... - By CARLETON LAIRD STAFF WRITER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200337/-1/RSS10 The College of St. Joseph men's soccer team was awarded the Team Sportsmanship Award for 2009 by the Sunrise Conference. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200338/-1/RSS10 The Middlebury College women's soccer team will make their third trip to the NCAA sectionals in the last six years. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200339/-1/RSS10 The Rutland Town Recreation Department will be holding its annual Elks' Hoop Shoot this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. with registration at the Rutland Town School gymnasium. ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200340/-1/RSS10 It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer." ... - By JIM LITKE The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200342/-1/RSS10 RICHMOND, Texas — Michelle Wie is gone, putting all the attention on Lorena Ochoa's player of the year fight with Jiyai Shin at the LPGA Tour Championship. ... - By CHRIS DUNCAN The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091120/SPORTS/911200368/-1/RSS10 ATLANTA — Michael Ryder scored twice, Patrice Bergeron had the only goal of the shootout and the Boston Bruins snapped Atlanta's four-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory over the Thrashers on Thursday night. ... - The Associated Press Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST