Obituaries in the news Oct 25, 2009
Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick ... CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) - Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick, the first U.S.-born official in NHL history who was later a popular broadcaster for the New York Rangers, died Saturday ... Chadwick had been in declining health for a number of years and died while in hospice care. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fessing up to being a mom can backfire on job seekers Aug 2, 2009
When Laurie Chadwick applied for a promotion in 2006 at her employer, Anthem Health Plans of Maine Inc., she was grilled about how she disciplines her four young children ... The company disputes allegations it discriminated against Chadwick ... It was very demoralizing to be told that my promotion was denied because of my kids, even though I had been very loyal to my job and earned the promotion based on my performance, Chadwick told Maine lawmakers in April in testimony supporting a state bill... (Boston Globe)
Pa. Lawyer Jailed 14 Years for Contempt of Court Freed Jul 11, 2009
H. Beatty Chadwick, who has been jailed in suburban Philadelphia since 1995 for a charge stemming from a contentious divorce will be released later Friday. "He'll be home in time for the Phillies game," said Chadwick's attorney, Michael Malloy ... The septuagenarian Chadwick was jailed in November 2004, accused of hiding the whereabouts of $2. (Fox News)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Texas Rangers -- Chadwick Bell, LHP, Walters State CC 425. Cleveland Indians -- Kyle Smith, SS, Cal Poly 426. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Court rules for mother who didn't get job Mar 29, 2009
Laurie Chadwick had sued her employer, Anthem Health Plans of Maine and Wellpoint, saying she was denied a promotion after being told that with four children, including 6-year-old triplets, she would have "too much on her plate.". A federal court in Maine ruled that Chadwick had no case, but that decision was reversed by the the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, in Boston, which ordered a trial in the case ... Chadwick said she had worked at Anthem for nine years, had received positive... (Boston Globe)
Appeals court rules for mom denied promotion Mar 29, 2009
Laurie Chadwick of Sebago says she was told that with her four kids, the new job responsibilities would be more than she could handle. Chadwick sued Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she was turned down for the job of team leader, saying she was discriminated against because of her employer's perception of her family responsibilities ... Augusta civil rights lawyer David Webbert, who represents Chadwick, calls the decision by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston a landmark ruling... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
