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READLYN-—A former Readivn policeman, fired last year by Mayor Keith Fettkether because he wasn't certified due to his criminal record, has been pardoned of a felony charge by Gov. Robert Ray.David Reenbiossom of Janesville, who currently is unemployed, said the governor signed his pardon Jan. 5.Beenblossom said he was charged in 1971 with breaking and entering, butdeclined to elaborate on the circumstances of the charge Based on his past work in law enforcement. his work with juveniles and with the city council, the governor decided to grant him the pardon, he said.Beenblossom said he had been seeking the pardon long before his criminal.hat erupted in Readivn in December1981.Fettkether fired Beenblossom at that time because the policeman could not be certified because he had been charged with a felony.NORA SPRINGS—A person wearing a ski mask robbed a clerk at Casey’s General Store here of about $100 Monday evening, according to Floyd County Sheriff L L. Lane.According to Lane, the suspect entered the store about 7 p.m. andMany members of the community sided with Beenblossom. An unsuccessful movement was organized to oust the mayor.Beenblossom said he has not decided whether the pardon will mean he will attempt to get another job in law enforcement,ordered the clerk to put money into a sack.Lane said no weapon was seen. Officials are not sure if the suspect, who is still at large, walked or drove away from the scene. The incident remains under investigation.Tues., Jan. 11, i»83 Watftt Cww»rRay pardons ex-Readlyn policemanrecord surfaced during a controversyMasked bandit gets $100 from store
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