Archive
November 7th, 2011
November 6th
By
Ken Wells, Express Publisher
NEWPORT-The North Country Falcons came back from a 37-6 deficit by dominating the second half of Friday night’s Division two playoff game. However, that early 31 point margin was too much to come back from as the Falcons were ousted from the semi final round by the score of 37-26, one game short of a championship game bid.
North Country had rolled into the contest with a 9-0 record and an impressive decision over these same Bulldogs just two weeks ago. B and B was ready this time, and they immediately got on the scoreboard.
Lawson–– Wayne Leonard, 65, of South Burlington, VT, died on October 31, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.
For his full obituary see Friday's Express.
November 3rd
Abdelnour–– Cy, 64, of Holland, Vermont, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2011 after a long illness. A private, family funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in Cy’s memory and name may be sent to: “The Manor - Making Dreams Happen Fund,” c/o The Manor, 177 Washington Hwy., Morrisville, VT, 05661, Attention: Laurie Shapleigh or to Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, P.O. Box 829, Montpelier, VT 05601.
For the full obituary see Thursday's Express.
November 2nd
December 8, 1946-October 31, 2011
Cy Abdelnour, 64, of Holland, Vermont, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2011 after a long illness. Cy was born on December 8, 1946 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Moses and Ollie (Abraham) Abdelnour. His father predeceased him.
Cy attended Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College (Miami, Oklahoma), where he played football, and graduated from the University of Miami (FL). He deeply enjoyed sharing his love of football with youth, and was head coach of the North Country Junior Falcons for many years.
November 1st
NEWPORT - Judge Martin Maley handed down a Preliminary Injunction Tuesday in favor of Green Mountain Power (GMP) in its case against Don and Shirley Nelson.
Protesters who occupy any area within 1,000 feet of the blasting area on Lowell Mountain within two hours of a scheduled blast will now be in criminal contempt, according to the order. The order authorizes the Orleans County Sherriff’s Department and The Vermont State Police to "arrest and remove any individuals within the 1,000 foot boundary…”
DERBY - VELCO's lawyers are arguing that a request by the Derby Select Board for a public hearing before the Public Service Board (PSB) is essentially invalid because, although the request was made during a meeting of the Derby board, the issue of the VELCO permit was not officially on the agenda and therefore could not be acted upon under the state's Open Meeting Law.
