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2B Tha fturhngm (Vi.I Ftm Frvu, Saturday, March 1991 Statehouse calendar Vermont Winooski voters to decide fate of reservoir H.272, the 1991 budget adjustment Ml. Ordered to fie: H.274. limiting the ability to prohibit the use of clotheslines for the drying of clothes. Refused to concur with Senate proposal of amendment and sent to committee of conference: H.323, on deregulation of education. Senate Passed: H.163, on telecommunications services for the deaf, hearing-impaired and speech-impaired people.

Gave preliminary approval to: S.150, on enforcement of state regulation of financial institutions. WEDNESDAY House Reconvenes at 10 a.m. Senate Reconvenes at 10 a.m. tially less, Letcher said. One ay to keep the cost down, Letcher said, was ordering a 1 percent limit on any increase in non-salary areas.

The ballot item for Gilbrook Reservoir will allow Winooski to develop a 19-acre city-owned parcel by selling or leasing. The Winooski Community Development Corp. is authorized to develop the land for industrial purposes, but the charter change would expand the development opportunities to qualified developers and increase the use to commercial andor residential purposes. The bus bond, to be combined with $1.5 million in federal funds, is intended to allow the CCTA to replace some of its older buses some that are 13 years old with more than 450,000 miles. The new diesel buses would have handicapped access.

Burlington, South Burlington, Essex and Shelburne will vote on the bond issue. that it says meets the minimum needs of the district. "We think it's pretty much a bare-bones budget," school director Normand J. Shaw said. The increase is 7 percent from last year.

Winooski voters will be asked whether the school board may apply for and accept additional funds from sources, such as the state, without needing to go back to the voters for permission to use the money. The city's $3.5 million general budget does not go before voters because of the structure of the city charter. City Manager Michael Letcher said he is meeting with department heads to develop a budget that will meet the needs of all segments of city government. The full budget will go to the City Council in April, he said. Efforts are being made to limit the budget increase to 7 percent.

"I hope to make it substan FRIDAY House Passed: 521. raising S81 million in taxes. H-233, authorizing additional public uses on the filled public trust lands on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington. H.493, on the requirement of a fiscal note for bills affecting expenditures or revenues. Gave preliminary approval to: H.502, on procedures for promotion in the Public Safety Department and collective bargaining.

H.284, on VOSHA. H.147, on municipal bonding. H.331, on a uniform point system for violation of Fish and Wildlife Department laws and rules. H.426. on the Vermont Industrial Development Authority.

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School director Jeanne Mer-cure is being challenged by Dar-rell J. Desautels for a three-year seat; Shaw is unopposed for a two-year seat. Planning commissioner Lorie Giroux is challenging City Councilors Robert E. Conlon and Paul E. Hebert, who are completing their first terms.

The only candidate for mayor is William Norful who according to charter requirements had to step down as deputy mayor in January to run for the top spot. Norful was a council member for seven years. J. Daniel Mahoney, a former state legislator, was the only person to file for the one year remaining in the job vacated by Norful. Nobody filed for the three-year seat as water commissioner.

sex case Another suit against the town is pending. Susan Cota, a former night dispatcher, has alleged that Lyons sexually harassed her. Co-ta's attorney, John Kellner, said he expects an out-of-court settlement to be reached by next week. He would not disclose the amount, but Appel said it was about $20,000. McARDLE, Michael and Amy (Roth-man), Montpelier, a son, Feb.

15. MULLETT, David, and HOFMANN-MULLETT, Sarah, Worcester, a son, Feb. 20. Haven, and Burlington, Vt. McSWEENEY, James Sheldon, 74, 101 College was a self-employed mason throughout Vermont.

O'HAGAN, James 80. Winooski. RAVLIN, Steve, 42, Little River, Thursday. Paid classified advertising Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Vermont Affiliate, Maltex Building, 431 Pine Burlington, Vt. 05401. RICHARD E. McAVINEY TEQUESTA, Fla. Richard E.

McAviney, 63, died Feb. 27, 1991. He was born in New Haven, and had been a resident of Tequesta since 1981, coming from Burlington, Vt. Prior to retirement, he was an agent for Nationwide Insurance for 30 years in New Haven, and Burlington. He was a member of St.

Paul of the Cross, North Palm Beach. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy L. Gray of Milton, one son, Brian McAviney of Willis-ton, one sister, Caroline Jones of Ansonia, and five grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. in St.

Jude Catholic Church, Tequesta, with Father Tom Vengayil officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Memorial Park, Jupiter. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association, 1301 S. Olive West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401.

Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, Fla. 33458. STEVE RAVLIN LITTLE RIVER, Calif. Steve Ravlin, 42, died Feb. 28, 1991, in Mendicino Coast District Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 22, 1948, the son of Herbert and Doris Ravlin, and graduated from Burlington High School in 1966. Steve will be remembered for his kindness, his compassion, and for his genuine caring about others. Steve is survived by his parents, Herbert and Doris Ravlin of Marion Oaks, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Barry and Beverly Ravlin of Bristol, and Terry and Natalie Ravlin of Corval-lis, his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Richard Porter of Jericho, his grandmother, Louise Ravlin of Burlington, and his special friend and companion, Shari Halloway, and her children. A memorial service will be held in Florida in April.

Friends may donate to their favorite charities in his memory. By Mike Donoghue Free Press Staff Writer A $4.6 million school budget, the future of Gilbrook Reservoir and races for the City Council and School Board will highlight the 69th annual Winooski city meeting next week. Residents will be asked along with voters in four other communities to approve a bond for up to $620,000 as the local share of a $2.1 million project to buy 10 new buses for the Chittenden County Transportation Authority. The average annual cost for Winooski will be about $6,818, the CCTA said. Voting on ballot items and most city positions will be from 7 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Monday, the school district plans to elect from the floor a moderator, clerk, treasurer and three auditors at 7 p.m. in the John F. Kennedy School.

The city School Board has proposed a $4.6 million budget Milton must From page 1B Klein, a sexual harassment expert from Cambridge, was a witness during the trial. Schnaedter said Mahady agreed and asked the town to submit to him a revised sexual harassment policy within 120 days. "The judge felt that in normal communities this would be ad Births Porter Medical Center Middlebury FOWLER, Duane and Catherine (Grant), Middlebury, a daughter, Feb. 18. HAWKINS, Charles, and CHILDERS, Paula, Ferrisburgh, a son, Feb.

14. KELTON, Kyle and Catherine (Forbes), Middlebury, a son, Feb. 19. MANY, Scott and Karen (Lykins), Middlebury, a daughter, Feb. 18.

REMICK, Harold and Chartene (Forcier), Shoreham, a daughter, Feb. 19. WEBSTER, George and Diana (Ket-cham), Monkton, a daughter, Feb. 19. Death Notices ESTHER PATTEN BEAL Esther Patten Beal, 93, of Starr Farm Nursing Center, died Friday, March 1, 1991, in the nursing center.

She was born Sept. 23, 1897, in Boston, the daughter of George Leon and Mable Patten Smith. In 1921, she married Elton Ray Beal, who predeceased her. Mrs. Beal attended East Boston, schools and served in World War I as a yeoman (FC USNRF) at the Boston Naval Yard.

She was a librarian at Fletcher Free Library from 1939 until her retirement in 1967. She then did volunteer work with RSVP at the Medical Center Hospital of Ver-! mont for 10 years. She was treasurer of the Chittenden County Historical Society for many years and was a member of the Vermont Historical Society and the Athena Club. Mrs. Beal was a member of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington and a longtime ber of the Green Mountain Club.

She is survived by two daugh-' ters, Natalie Beal of East Montpelier and Barbara (Beal) Green of Longmont, two grandchildren; and her brother. Memorial services will be held at a date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Humane Society of Greater Burlington, Queen City Park Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403, or the Long Trail Im- provement Fund, in care of Green Mountain Club. Arrangements are by Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Burlington.

JAMES J. CRONK James J. Cronk, 39, of Burlington, died in the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont on Thursday, Feb. 28, 1991. He was born in Burlington, Dec.

19, 1951, the son of George and Elizabeth (Bentz) Cronk. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who loved him. For the past six years Jim made his home with the Ridolfo family, Chris, Dawn, Joshua, Josid, Jessie, and Betty. Jim was a member of the North Avenue Alliance Church. He was a dedicated Red Cross volunteer.

He was a tranquil and gentle man. He ie survived by his father, George Cronk Sr. of Burlington; a brother, George Jr. of West Sand Lake, N.Y.; two sisters, Kathleen Cronk of Framingham, and Betsy Bennet of Oswego, and many friends among the clients and staff of Howard Community Services. He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth, in 1987.

Funeral services will be held at 9 equate, but based on the past history, he wants the recommendations of Freada Klein followed," Schnaedter said. Assistant Attorney General Rob Appel said he was satisfied with the outcome. "It was a strong statement that the conduct of Chief Lyons was totally inappropriate," Appel said. "I think public-sector employers need to set a positive example for pri Central Vermont Hospital Berlin ALLEN, James and Susan (Winn), Montpelier, a son, Feb. 16.

DEUSO, Ron and Karey (White), Deaths BEAL, Esther Patten, 93, Burlington; was a librarian at Fletcher Free Library from 1939 to 1967. CRONK, James 39, Burlington, Thursday. DUPONT, Lionel Henri, 66, Fairfield, Thursday. GORSUCH, Linda Lucille. 32.

Hines- and Funerals 11 a.m. Monday in North Avenue Alliance Church. Interment will follow in Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society, Box 14552, Montpelier, Vt. 05601-452.

Visiting hours will be Monday from to 10 a.m. at LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Winooski. JAMES SHELDON McSWEENEY James Sheldon McSweeney, 74, of 101 College St. died Friday, March 1, 1991, in the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He was born May 12, 1916, in Fairfax, the son of Perley and Louise (Delage) McSweeney.

Jan. 10, 1946, he married his beloved wife, the former Dorothy Mae Barnes. She predeceased him Dec. 25, 1979. James worked as a self-employed mason throughout Vermont for many years and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his family.

During World War 11, he served in the U.S. Army with the 248th General Hospital Detachment in Japan and the Philippines. He received the Purple Heart, the Victory Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra McSweeney-Sweet of Burlington; four sons and their wives, James and Peggy McSweeney of Milton, and Michael and Sharon McSweeney, Charles and Robin McSweeney, and David McSweeney, all of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m.

in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with interment following in Mount Calvary Cemetery Annex, Pomeroy Street, Burlington. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elm-wood Ave. JAMES J.

O'HAGAN WINOOSKI James J. O'Ha-gan, 80, of 29 Hood St. died unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 1991. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's Burlington Free Press. Arrangements by LaVigne Funeral Home of Winooski.

LINDA LUCILLE GORSUCH HINESBURG Linda Lucille Gorsuch, 32, of Hinesburg, died at her home Wednesday evening. She was born in Tampa, on July 22, 1958, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Ward) Gorsuch. She graduated from Brattle-boro Union High School, Class of 1976, and from the University of Vermont in 1980. She is survived by her father, Charles R. Gorsuch of Brattlebo-ro; one brother, C.

Richard Gorsuch of Prescott, and one vate-sector employers particularly in the law enforcement field." "I'm kind of disappointed at the size of the judgment," Schnaedter said. "I find $60,000 was a bit excessive." Oreste Valsangiacomo lawyer for the town, would not comment on the hearing, except to say he did not think the $10,100 payment to the state was fair. Graniteville, a son, Feb. 17. JEPSON, Lyle and Mary (Heath); Barre, a daughter, Feb.

17. KELLY, Richard and Maria (Fronti-no), Montpelier, a daughter, Feb. 16. burg, Wednesday. GREENE, Shawna Marie, 31, Wait-sfield, Thursday; was assistant manager at Tulip Tree Craft Shop in Waitsfield.

McAVINEY, Richard 63, Teques-ta, Wednesday; was a Nationwide Insurance agent for 30 years in New Held sister, LeeAnn Akin of Greensboro. A memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 in Ker, Westerlund Fleming Funeral Home. Burial will be in Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to: The Linda Gorsuch Memorial Fund, Nancy Post, Administrator, co Mary Ellen Copeland, P.O.

Box 6237, Brattleboro, Vt. 05301. It is a formation of wide-reaching support services for people with depressive disorders. LIONEL HENRI DUPONT FAIRFIELD Lionel Henri Du-pont, 66, died in MCHV Thursday He is survived by his wife, Madeline (Rychard) Dupont; his father, Leo Dupont; sons Alain and Jim Dupont; daughters Denise Brier, Wendy Dupont and Helene Parah; sisters Jeannette Daudelin and Mignonne Parent; and eight grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m.

in St. Patrick Church in Fairfield. Friends who wish may make contributions to the Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield, Vt. 05455. Visting hours will be Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

in Heald Funeral Home, 87 S. Main St. Albans. SHAWNA MARIE GREENE WAITSFIELD Shawna Marie Greene, 31, passed away unexpectedly in Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin on Thursday evening, Feb. 28, 1991.

Born in Cheyenne, on July 19, 1959, she was the daughter of Donald and Margene (Miller) Lyon. On April 9, 1985, she married James R. Greene, in Cheyenne. Shawna attended schools in Burns and Cheyenne. She was active in the Girl Scouts.

She worked for the state of Wyoming in the Emerson Cafeteria State Complex as well as the Hathaway State Complex Building Cafeteria, both in Cheyenne. In 1985, she moved to Lake George, N.Y., and in 1986, she came to Vermont where she most recently made her home in Waitsfield. She was assistant manager at the Tulip Tree Craft Shop in Waitsfield. Besides her husband of Waitsfield, she is survived by her parents, and maternal grandmother, Margaret Miller, all of Cheyenne; a sister, Dawn Krotz of Cheyenne; two brothers, W. Scot Lyon and Matthew Lyon, both of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held from Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury, Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Willard, pastor of the Waterbury Congregational Church, officiating. AUCTION COMPLETE DISPERSAL CATTLE MACHINERY WEDNESDAY MARCH 6th, 1991 9:30 A.M. HOWARD AND ELMA GRANT FARM RTE.

17, ADDISON, VERMONT Howard and Elma Grant of Addison, Vermont are discontinuing farming and have commissioned us to sell the following personal property at public auction Sale to be held at their farm located on Rte. 17, 112 miles east of Addison Four Corners. Watch for auction signs on Rte. 22A in Addison Four Corners also on Rte. 7 at New Haven Junction.

141 HEAD FREESTALL HOLSTEIN CATTLE 141 HEAD This herd consists of 1 08 mature Holstein cows of which 26 are fresh, 9 are dry, with the balance in all stages of lactation. Also included are 33 bred heifers; some of which are starting to calve now. These are nice heifers with size and condition. Cattle will be blood and T.B. tested, innoculated for shipping fever and pregnancy checked prior to S3l6 MACHINERY Case 2670 crabster tractor, 4WD wfull cab, Int.

1466 tractor, Int. 1066 tractor 4WD, Int. 1066 tractor 2WD wloader, Int. 886 tractor 2WD, Int. 544 tractor, M.F.

65 tractor, Case 1835c uni-loader 3 yrs. old, Owatano Mustang Series 1200 uni-loader, J.D. 5460 self-propelled chopper w3 row corn head; 3 row snapper head and grass head, N.H. 310 baler wkicker, Deutz-Allis Sm 70 disc mower, 3 wooden kicker wagons, N.H. 256 hay rake, N.H.

56 hay rake, Tandem hitch for rakes, N.H. 479 haybine, 5 Dion forage wagons 3 tandems all wroofs, Int. 735 6 bottom transport plows wvariable width, Int. 490 30' transport harrows, Kewanee 89 24' transport pulvimulcher, 12' transport chisel plows, Bush-hog 13' transport harrows, Int. 14' transport harrows, Brillion 14' pulvimulcher, Int.

550 5 bottom 16" transport plows, Oliver 546 4 bottom 16" transport plows, Oliver 6 row corn planter, Gravity fertilizer box whyd auger on wheels, N.H. 707 3 pt hitch corn chopper, Ford bush hog, N.H. crop chopper 36 flail chopper, Hesston 7010 blower, Int. 560 manure spreader whyd gate, Knight 716 slinger 1600 gal tandem spreader, Onan 25 KW generator on wheels, Int. 510 grain drill, Tandem flat bed trailer, Shaver-front end mounter post diver, Flat bed wagon whyd dump, Calumet manure pump needs work, Rovibec 30' transport manure pump, Single axle liquid manure tank, Int.

Loadstar 1800 dump truck needs work, Calumet 3250 gal. tandem liquid tank spreader, Patz 3 pt. hitch lagoon agitator, 3 pt. hitch cement mixer, Agway trailer sprayer, Solid bottom transport elevator, Int. 56 blower, 5 ton tandem wheel fertilizer spreader.

Dual wheels, Many, many more items too numerous to mention. SALE POSITIVE TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK LUNCH SERVED OWNERS: Howard and Elma Grant, Rte. 17, Addison, VT. 802-759-2123 SALE MANAGERS: Jon Lussier, Hardwick, Vt 802-472-5030 Douglas Gilmour Inc. Barnet, Vt 802-633-2575 AUCTIONEER: Greg Lussier, Hardwick, Vt.

REAL ESTATE The real estate Is for private sale also. It consists of house barn, several outbuildings and can be purchased with either -406 acres or 601 acres. The house consists of six bedrooms, 2V2 baths electric and oil hot air heat. The main barn consists of a hip roof barn that has been converted to a heifer barn and a freestall addition with 128 freestalls, a double six herringbone parlor and a 1000 gal bulk tank. Outbuildings include a 40'x96' metal tool shed, 96'x98' heifer barn, 60'x84" machinery storage shed, 3 cement upright silos.

Also farm has a manure lagoon. For more information on real estate, contact Doug Gilmour Inc. at 802-633-2575 and Noel Lussier Inc. at 802-472-5907. 1.