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He was at one time the attorney of record for the Books, Strings & Things'
landlord in the Old Mill Bldg in the 'burg. John's name was often taken in vain for pressing too hard for rent increases. I worked at BS&T and was poised on random occasions to accidentally step on the toes of his over-polished black dress shoes when he came by to kick Tiny Tim Cratchit's crutches out. But I never did, so mum's the word.
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Removal of John Rocovich as Rector of the VT Board of Visitors
-- Spudnut
May 28, 2026 at 06:08 PM ET
Spudnut
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05/28/26 06:08 PM ET
He was at one time the attorney of record for the Books, Strings & Things'
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-- PhotoHokieNC
May 28, 2026 at 06:17 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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05/28/26 06:17 PM ET
He manages huge amounts of trust funds as trustee on a nationwide basis
-- Spudnut
May 28, 2026 at 06:22 PM ET
Spudnut
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05/28/26 06:22 PM ET
Yep I'm all in on trusting those that fleece the rich...**
-- UTPr0sim
May 28, 2026 at 08:33 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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05/28/26 08:33 PM ET
He is above that. You have no idea how great a man he is.
-- Spudnut
May 28, 2026 at 09:30 PM ET
Spudnut
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05/28/26 09:30 PM ET
I've known him for 30 years in a variety of situations. So I have an
-- UTPr0sim
May 28, 2026 at 09:51 PM ET
UTPr0sim
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05/28/26 09:51 PM ET
I have no doubt. BS&T people hated everyone, regardless.
-- PhotoHokieNC
May 28, 2026 at 06:25 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
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05/28/26 06:25 PM ET