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Obama gets second swearing-in for second term President Barack Obama smiles as he arrives at St. John’s Church in Washington, today, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

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ASHINGTON (AP) — On a day of prayer, pledges and parties, President Barack Obama heard cheers in the streets of the capital Monday as he returned to the White House from a morning church service and crowds massed on the National Mall in anticipation

of his encore inaugural address. Obama aims to set an optimistic tone as he takes the oath of office and speaks to a divided nation seeking solutions to economic woes at home and conflict overseas. The fanfare will extend across the nation’s capital, including the traditional inaugural parade and a pair of glitzy formal balls. Obama and his family, along with

Vice President Joe Biden, arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church on a crisp and clear morning in the nation’s capital. Known as “The Church of the Presidents�, St. John’s is located just across from the White House on the other side of Lafayette Park. Pew 54 is known as “the president’s pew� and is reserved for the commander-in! See OBAMA on page 9A

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T. ALBANS — It will cost $1.5 billion over 10 years to clean up Vermont’s waters, according to a report released by the Agency of Natural Resources. In reviewing the findings, Kari Dolan, head of the Ecosystem Restoration Program and one of the report’s principal authors, said, “I know that this price tag is daunting. But the magnitude of the problem means that we cannot simply carry on as usual and pretend that

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Art Liskowsky watches as Kaitlynn Cooper, 11, cuts the ribbon, finalizing the ceremony for her family’s new home. The rest of the family, including father Jason, mother Angela, and siblings Megan, 10, Riley, 9, Skyler, 2, and Bentley, 1, look on.

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NOSBURG -- The Cooper Family -- Jason and Angela Cooper and their five children, Kaitlynn, 11, Megan, 10, Riley, 9, Skyler, 2, and Bentley, 1 -- celebrated a milestone in their lives on Sunday. They received the keys to their new home. Ground was broken at the 472 Pleasant St. Habitat for Humanity site in Enosburg in October 2011. Angela Cooper said she learned her family was the home’s recipient late one evening, woke the family to let them know, and the very next day went into labor, giving birth to her youngest child.

The 472 Pleasant St., Enosburg, home, where the Cooper family will soon move was built by the Franklin/Grand Isle chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Keys were handed to the family in an open house ceremony Sunday. As the project progressed, Jason Cooper dedicated more than 500 hours to help out, building the house and a relationship with project coordinator Art Liskowsky, a ! See HOME on page 5A

Alburgh woman accused of welfare fraud

Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce director Jay Cummings, left, sees big things in store for the organization in the coming year. See story, page 3A

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Brandon Streeter (right) of BFA-St. Albans and Kody Halikas of North Country jockey for position in front of the Bobwhite goal during the first period Saturday night. BFA rallied to hand the Falcons just their second loss of the season, tying the game on Peter Dukas’ thirdperiod goal and winning in overtime when Streeter scored his second of the night. Sports, 1B

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the problem will go away without a significant investment.� The report identifies the major sources of pollution in Vermont’s lakes, streams and rivers, provides an estimate of cleaning them up and a review of possible revenue sources. Management of stormwater and infrastructure from developed lands carries the highest price tag. Managing currently unregulated stormwater from impervious surface runoff will cost $708 million over a decade, the authors estimate. That estimate is based on treating the stormwater from five percent of the state’s 140,000 acres of impervious surface. However, the amount of impervious surfaces in the state requiring treatment or

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LBURGH — An Alburgh woman has been charged with welfare fraud. Vermont State Police on Jan. 8 arrested Jennifer Jarvis, 32, for allegedly lying to receive state benefits from Reach Up and 3Squares since October of about $3,500. Reach Up helps families with children and 3Squares is the state’s

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Martel wins leadership scholarship ST. ALBANS — A local student is among 11 recipients of the Community College of Vermont’s 2012 Student Leadership Scholarship. Danielle Martel, of St. Albans, and other recipients were chosen because of their display of leadership qualities. Winners are to receive a $1,000 prize, a certificate of achievement, and an invitation to a luncheon with CCV president Joyce Judy. Martel is best known in the area for her leadership role with Franklin County Business and Professional Women (BPW). For more on Martel see It’s Your Business, page 8A.

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LBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A horrific scene awaited officers responding to an emergency call at a New Mexico home — five family members dead, all with multiple gunshot wounds. The victims were later identified as parents and their three young children and the suspected attacker as their 15-year-old son. Investigators trying to piece together what led to the violence late Saturday night found several guns believed used in the shootings, including one assault rifle, Bernalillo County Sheriff Dan Houston said Sunday. The owner of the weapons hasn’t been determined. “There’s no other way to say it, except that we have a horrific crime scene down there that we are working on,� said Houston. Nehemiah Griego, 15, was arrested following the shootings at the residence in a rural area southwest of downtown Albuquerque, the sheriff ’s department said. He was charged with two counts of murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death. Authorities identified the victims as Greg Griego, 51, his wife Sara Griego, 40, and three of their children: a 9-year-old boy, Zephania Griego, and daughters Jael Griego, 5, and Angelina Griego, 2. “Right now we’re to the meticulous points of processing the scene and collecting physical evidence, and this is a vast scene with a lot of physical evidence,� Bernalillo County Sheriff ’s Department spokesman Lt. Sid Covington said Sunday. Word of the shootings traveled quickly through the law enforcement community, and officials began offering their condolences for Greg Griego, a spiritual leader known for his work with firefighters and the 13 years he spent as a volunteer chaplain at the county jail. “Chaplain Griego was a dedicated professional that passionately served his fellow man and the firefighters of this community,� Fire Chief James Breen said in a statement. “His calming spirit and gentle nature will be greatly missed.� Jail Chief Ramon Rustin said Griego was instrumental in the creation of the Metropolitan Detention Center’s chaplain program and worked to get inmates integrated back into the community. Griego also was a former member of the pastoral staff at Calvary, a Christian church in Albuquerque. As part of his work there, he oversaw the Straight Street program for jail inmates. On Sunday, a police roadblock cut off public access to the narrow dirt road that leads to the home, which is surrounded by trees and an agricultural field on one side.

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LGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria announced a new death toll Monday from the four-day siege at a natural gas plant, saying that 37 foreign hostages and 29 Islamist militants were killed. A Canadian was reported among those who took hundreds of workers hostage. One Algerian worker was also killed, another five foreign workers are still unaccounted for and three attackers were captured, Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal told reporters at a press conference in Algiers, the capital. At least one Canadian was among the al-Qaida-linked militants that attacked the remote plant in the Sahara desert and kidnapped scores of work-

ers, he said. The attackers also included men from Egypt, Mali, Niger, Mauritania and Tunisia, as well as three Algerians, he said. He did not say whether the Canadian was alive or dead. He said a number of the hostages had been found killed by a bullet to the head. The press conference was the government’s first effort to provide a coherent narrative of events of the four-day standoff that transfixed the world after al-Qaida-linked militants raided a natural gas plant and took hundreds of workers hostage. The prime minister said the heavily armed militants came from neighboring Mali carrying a great

deal of explosives and mined the facility. They had prepared the attack for two months. Sellal justified the Algerian military helicopter attack Thursday on vehicles at the plant filled with hostages and Islamists, saying that his forces feared the kidnappers were attempting to escape. The Algerian special forces assault on the refinery on Saturday that killed the last group of militants and hostages came after the kidnappers attempted to destroy the complex. The operation was led by an Algerian, Amine Benchenab, who was known to security services, he added.

In this undated photo, men look at the wreckage of a vehicle near Ain Amenas, Algeria. Algerian bomb squads scouring a gas plant where Islamist militants took dozens of foreign workers hostage found “numerous� new bodies on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 as they searched for explosive traps left behind by the attackers, a security official said.

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EWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — A former leader of one of the nation’s most prominent liberal Protestant churches told residents still grieving one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history that Martin Luther King Jr.’s words of healing and nonviolence “are needed now more than ever.� The Rev. James A. Forbes Jr., the first black minister to lead New York’s historic Riverside Church, spoke Sunday night at the Newtown Congregational Church in a service honoring King and the elementary school shooting victims. About 300 residents filled the church for the community worship service, called For the Healing of Newtown, on the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Forbes delivered a sermon calling for a transformation and healing of communities. “The saddest face I ever saw on Martin Luther King was at the funeral of the four little girls slain in Birmingham, Ala.,� he said. “We ask today, as King did then, ‘Lord, what can come out of this that will honor those lost in this tragedy?’� Twenty Sandy Hook Elementary School firstgraders and six school officials died in the Newtown shooting last month. The gunman who attacked them had killed his mother at home before going to the school and later committed suicide. Forbes’ message of transformation was delivered to the Newtown community a day before the federal holiday honoring King’s legacy and a little more than a month after the Dec. 14 school shooting. The senior minister of the Newtown Congregational Church, the Rev. Matt Crebbin, welcomed the congregation and spoke of the long journey ahead.

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Vermont unemployment rate drops to 5.1 percent

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ONTPELIER — The Vermont Department of Labor announced today that the seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for December 2012 decreased by onetenth of a percent from the prior month to 5.1 percent. Vermont’s seasonally adjusted rate continues to remain significantly lower than the national average of 7.8 percent which was unchanged from the prior month post an upward revision of 0.1 percent during the final estimation of the November numbers. During the calendar year of 2012, there were six declines to Vermont’s statewide unemployment rate; five increases and one month where there was no change. While the year-over-year change (December 2011 to December 2012) to the seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate is only down one-tenth of a percent, the annual averages showed a stronger picture of economic recovery. Barring revisions to the estimates, the calendar year 2012 rate was 5.0 percent; down six tenths of a percent from 2011. “The Vermont economy had a strong ending to 2012. The preliminary estimate of the annual 2012 unemployment rate is 5.0 percent, more than a full half of a percent lower than 2011. Vermont’s jobs data as reported by Vermont businesses is up over one percent, or three thousand jobs, from last year. The economic recovery, nationally and on the state level, has been slower than prior recessions; but progress is being made as evidenced by the 2012 data. We are optimistic that economic growth will continue in Vermont as businesses and job seekers gain confidence. The Vermont Department of Labor has excellent staff and services to match employers and job seekers through our regional Career Centers,� said Labor Commissioner Annie Noonan.

State of Vermont Overview The Vermont seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a percent to 5.1 percent in December. The comparable rate for the United States was unchanged from the revised November estimate of 7.8 percent. The seasonally adjusted Vermont data for December show the Vermont total labor force decreased by 800 from the prior month estimates. Total Employment decreased by 100 while

Total Unemployment decreased by 800. Both the over-the-month declines in the unemployment rate and the Total Unemployment were statistically significant. December unemployment rates for Vermont’s 17 labor market areas ranged from 3.1 percent in WarrenWaitsfield to 6.8 percent in Newport (note: local labor market area unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted). For comparison, the December unadjusted unemployment rate for Vermont was 4.7 percent which reflects a one-tenth of a percent increase from the November level and a decline of two-tenths of a percent from a year ago.

Analysis of Job Changes by Industry The preliminary ‘notseasonally-adjusted’ jobs estimates for December show an increase of 3,850 jobs when compared to the revised November numbers. This reported overthe-month change does not include the 200 job increase between the preliminary and the revised November estimates due to the inclusion of more data. The monthly increase seen in the December numbers was attributable to the seasonal increase in Leisure & Hospitality which saw an over-the-month increase of 5,500 jobs. The broader economic trends can be detected by focusing on the changes between December 2012 and December 2011 data. As detailed in the preliminary ‘not seasonally adjusted’ December data, Total Private Industries have increased by 1.4 percent (3,500 jobs) and Government has decreased by 0.9 percent (-500 jobs) within the last year. The seasonally adjusted data for December reports a decrease of 400 jobs from the revised November data. As with the ‘not-seasonallyadjusted’ data, this overthe-month change is from the revised November numbers which experienced an upward revision from the preliminary estimates by 100 jobs. Based on a review of the seasonally adjusted over-the-month changes in December, there was a lot of volatility across industries. Sectoral movements of note on a percentage basis include: Financial Activities (-400 jobs or -3.3 percent), Leisure & Hospitality (+600 jobs or 1.8 percent), State Government (-300 jobs or -1.7 percent) and Construction (-200 jobs or -1.4 percent). — Vermont Dept. of Labor

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ONTPELIER — The Vermont Procurement Technical Center will be offering a free WomenOwned Small Business Contracting workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Springfield Holiday Inn Express. Together with Kathy Andrus of the Vermont Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) team will outline the WomenOwned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WomenOwned Small Business (EDWOSB) program and how companies can compete for government contracts.

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T. ALBANS — The Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce has “a very big year planned,� according to executive director Jay Cummings. The chamber is engaged in a number of initiatives to promote Franklin County businesses. The chamber is working with the Department of Homeland Security to provide relocation packages for employees transferring to the area and has gained control of advertising space at the Georgia rest stop on I-89. The Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce in Chittenden County previously had the space. “One of the goals of Franklin County is divert traffic from I-89 to Franklin County,� said Cummings. One hundred thousand people stop at the rest area each year, according to Cummings. The chamber is also looking for ways to help area businesses survive the arrival of Walmart. “Walmart’s coming. I’m looking for all the positive out of that,� said Cummings. Chamber staff is currently searching for presenters to do a “life after Walmart� seminar for area businesses, said Cummings. They’re looking for someone who can speak about communities that have had a Walmart open and still managed to prosper. With Canada poised to open the A35 highway in the next few years,

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‘One of the goals of Franklin County is divert traffic from I-89 to Franklin County.’ — Jay Cummings, executive director the chamber is also watching developments at the Highgate Springs border crossing closely, said Cummings. Canadian officials have estimated the highway will bring a 30 percent increase in the amount of traffic at the Highgate Springs crossing. “We’re trying to position ourselves to divert as much of that traffic as possible,� said Cummings. The Nexus border-crossing program allows frequent border crossers to cross more quickly between the U.S. and Canada. However, in Highgate Springs the Nexus lane allowing in Canadian residents is only open for two hours on weekday mornings. The Canadian crossing has much longer hours for its Nexus lane, said Cummings. To promote area businesses here in Franklin County, Cummings will be doing a “The Jay Walk Show� on Northwest Public Access television. Cummings will visit businesses to promote Franklin County. To assist with the multiple projects, Cummings and the board replaced two part-time staff with a full-time assistant director, Bonnie Lyons. Lyons previously served as an interim downtown manager for St. Albans

City. Asked about the upcoming streetscaping project in downtown St. Albans, Lyons said of the merchants, “They have legitimate concerns and they are looking for support to help keep people coming downtown.� “They’re all excited about it,� added Lyons. “Nobody doesn’t want it.� One block of the project was completed this fall. One of the businesses on that block, Moonshadows, expanded to include Sunday hours and has decided to keep those hours, according to Lyons. There is a perception all of the stores in downtown St. Albans close at 5 p.m., said Cummings. Like the perception the city lacks parking, it isn’t accurate, he said. However, the chamber does not want to focus solely on the St. Albans area and will be reaching out to the rest of the county, he said. As part of that effort, the chamber will be offering a Franklin County First card to allow merchants to offer coupons and deals to customers through the card. The main goal is to keep dollars local, said Cummings.

N. Korea loosens restrictions on foreign cellphones By JEAN H. LEE The Associated Press

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Editorial comment & Letters to the Editor Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

Submit letters: Editor, St. Albans Messenger, 281, N. Main St., St. Albans, Vt. 05478. Fax: 802-527-1948; emerson@samessenger.com

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he U.S. highway trust fund is broke; the federal tax on gasoline is no longer sufficient to maintain the country’s transportation infrastructure. That’s a problem for Vermont, as with all other states. We are anticipating a $30 million shortfall this year in transportation funds, and an estimated $240 million annually over the next five years. For a state that has long struggled to repair its crumbling roads and bridges, it’s a problem that is becoming more acute. A good transportation system is to a state what limbs are to a body; it’s how we move and when things don’t move, all sorts of things begin to happen, few of them good. The urge is to respond immediately. We could raise all sorts of vehicle-related taxes to generate additional income. We could appropriate a slice of the sales tax revenue. We could raise the state tax on fuel. And we may. But the timing would be off. Substantive action now assumes two things; first, that Congress intends to shift the responsibility of maintaining our roads and bridges to the states, and, second, that Vermont has done all it can to make its process as efficient and affordable as possible. There is an understandable urge to rush ahead with our own solutions, something nourished by the lure of self-reliance. But the highway trust fund, set up in 1956, was established for a reason; our needs were too large to be met state-bystate. A national fund made sense to even out the differences between rural and urban states. For more than a half-century this system was the envy of the world. The fund is being depleted because Congress has failed to adjust the fuel tax since 1993, and because our transportation fleet is becoming more and more fuel-efficient. The costs of construction continue to rise as the revenues decline – it’s hardly a mystery. But before we mount the campaign to dig into our own pockets we should be part of a two-pronged approach to address the challenge properly. First, if there ever were a cause that should unite each state it should be the need to rebuild our transportation infrastructure. Every dollar spent is a dollar that employs someone, or a dollar that enables us to get our products to market faster and more efficiently. That’s a national goal, not a state-by-state goal. It’s a goal that would address the nation’s need to grow and to prosper. We should pursue that with the same ardency the AARP pursues cost of living adjustments for Social Security. According to a Carnegie Endowment report chaired by former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley, there are over 108 federal transportation programs, many of them duplicative and out-dated. That begs obvious questions of efficiency. The report also noted that there is little accountability as to how the money is spent, more than 80 percent is appropriated according to standard formulas. It should be apparent that house-keeping in Washington should proceed any forced-response by the states. We should not be forced to raise taxes here to compensate for gross inefficiencies there. That’s part of it. And a big part. Vermont has its own part to play. When Tropical Storm Irene pounded its way through Vermont, we lost a number of roads and bridges, a circumstance that demanded emergency responses. Preliminary estimates as to the cost were north of $600 million and the final cost was half that. An enduring example of “lowered costs” was the bridge in Newark that needed to be replaced. Normally, it would have taken several years and an estimated $1.5 million. The state replaced it in three months, at a cost of $300,000. Obviously, we can’t employ emergency procedures to rebuild all our roads and bridges in need of repair. But if Vermont is facing an annual shortfall of $240 million over the next five years, then does that not qualify as some level of emergency? In other words, can we reorganize our transportation needs in a transparent, easy to understand manner that shows our priorities? And can we at least set “emergency targets” in terms of how quickly we get things done and at what costs? Every bridge need not be viewed as the bridge in Newark, but shaving 80 percent of the cost and requiring far less time to get the work done surely is an incentive to adjust our process. If we set a goal of doing what was necessary to cut today’s costs by 30 percent, for example, then we’ve taken a giant step toward meeting our transportation needs. Let’s consider all our options before thinking that the only thing we can do is to raise fuel and vehicle-related taxes on Vermonters.That day will come, but we needn’t rush it. by Emerson Lynn

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Letters Fate of Highgate arena - It’s in the hands of the taxpayers

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n 16 January the selectboards of Franklin, Highgate and Swanton met for the sixth time regarding the future of the Highgate arena. They discussed several items that evening to include the language for the ballot warning for the facility improvement bonds, past and future financials, the language for an inter-local contract between the three towns and the by-laws for the future committee to oversee the operations at the facility. None of the progress made that evening would have been possible without the tireless efforts of the Tri-Town Recreational Committee (TTRC) that has put countless hours in gathering the data and overseeing the arena feasibility study. The members of the committee led by Kimberly Gates should be commended for what they have accomplished. They attended meeting after meeting amongst themselves, they prepared for and presented at several public informational meetings and they educated and answered the selectboards’ questions as they came up to speed on the project. So what’s next? Each of the three towns will have a warning on their March 5th Town Meeting ballot for a bond to improve the Highgate Arena. The cost to each town varies based on the grand list. A successful vote results in a renovated facility that offers more than just ice. A weight room, a community room and new locker rooms are part of the project as well. A successful vote also sets in motion an agreement between the towns to oversee the operations of the arena. The fate of the Highgate Arena is now in the hands of the taxpayers. I highly encourage the residents of Franklin, Highgate and Swanton to contact their selectboard members and / or representatives on the TTRC to discuss the details of the project. This ballot item will have an impact on our three communities for decades to come. Be sure and get your questions answered before you step into the voting booth on Town Meeting day. Joel Clark Swanton Selectboard Chairman Tri-Town Selectboard Committee

Moratorium makes sense

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am in support of a three year moratorium that gives the people and legislative body of Vermont time to step back and view the impacts of wind power projects. They need to understand the stress our friends and families have absorbed while living near them. Hopefully this past election brought us Senators and Representatives that are aware and awake to the fact that we as a people need our mountains to remain whole and intact as Vermonters. Somehow the Governor has been blind to the destructive process that has occurred and is still occurring on our cherished ground. Act 250 has been shoveled aside, people have been denied a say and the divisiveness amongst our communities has reared up like a cancer. The Governor has said some people will have to sacrifice for the greater good. Really? I don’t see him sacrificing his land, home or family to live near the towers. Dhyan Nirmegh

Why we left Vermont

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t took two years for me and my wife to decide to move to Vermont to be near family. It took us five years to decide to move out of Vermont, our family is already gone from Vermont. We live in a proposed seven-house development that has only two houses built and occupied. Our home (built on speculation) was the first to be built. We requested a Certificate of Occupancy, and we received a Certificate of Occupancy. However, we did not have running water (in direct violation of the Town of Swanton regulations), no kitchen, no heat etc. We were able to work through these concerns but had to spend additional funds to get the house in live-in condition. Three weeks after the closing we moved into a not-totallycompleted house. The first week of those three weeks our builder was on another project. By the way, our congratulations to our four cats who really demonstrated strength and endurance, I think more so than little old me and I mean old (73). During this five-year period we had to obtain access to our community septic system. After our hiring an engineer, the town finally agreed, but begrudgingly ordered

the recorded “developer” to build an access road to the community pump stations. Oh, I almost forgot!! During this period and to this date we do not know who the “developer” actually is. The Town of Swanton identifies one person as the “developer” in direct contradiction to a local lawyer who indicates the builder is the “developer,” and not the person who owns all the lands that are to have the subdivision’s houses built on them. So we feel very fortunate to know we have two developers, each having denied he is the developer. (Only in Vermont.) I will get back to this. Another major problem we had was the cost of moving one of the community septic system’s pump stations. This had to be done because the pump station was built in the middle of a stream in a designated wetland. The recorded “developer” agreed to take on this endeavor. But when he found out the cost he backed off. The recorded “developer” wanted to dig a ditch. Sadly, the recorded “developer’s” lawyer agreed to having the ditch dug also, in direct violation of the State of Vermont and the Army Corp of Engineers. Rather than go against State and Corps of Engineers’ regulations, the homeowners of the two houses in the subdivision paid to have the pump station moved. Overall, the costs of getting our concerns up to standards costs thousand of dollars divided between the two households. All is good now on the home front. So with all that accomplished our home is on the market; with all disclosures made to our real estate agent. However, we have only one more concern to accomplish and that is to determine who our “developer” is so his name can be included into the disclosure packet. I wrote to both “developers” asking them to get together with the Town of Swanton Zoning Officer for a sit-down to decide who the developer is, using the recorded documents as a base line in coming to a conclusion. To date, I have not heard anything. Having not head from the “two developers,” I asked a Town of Swanton Select Board member to get involved in conjunction with the Town of Swanton Planning Commission. (Stayed tuned.) Some might be asking or wondering where the engineer who designed the community septic system is in all of this. Be assured this is being looked into and is not the theme of this letter. Vermont is a lovely state and encourages folks to move into its boundaries. Maybe we are the exception, but we have never felt welcomed or wanted. We put trust in Vermonters because of the nebulous term called “Vermont Values.” My problem at this juncture is still attempting to understand what is meant by “Vermont Values.” In any event, we hold no malice and look at our moving to Vermont as another adventure in life; however, we know we have to move on. We actually wanted to make Vermont our retirement state. The State of Vermont should actually advertise to have second home owners only move to the state but not to move here permanently. Thanks for listening, and I particularly thank the Messenger for publishing all my past letters and this current letter. Doug MacKechnie

Let’s all push for bottle bill

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he Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition is just that: a coalition. We believe that Vermonters are interested in supporting bicycling and walking for many diverse reasons. The same is true for recycling, and in particular the bottle bill – people can view it from many different perspectives, and still find something worth preserving and expanding. In one respect, cyclists have a special familiarity with the impact of the bottle bill; roadside litter affects our safety. You would be hard pressed to find a regular cyclist who had never gotten a flat tire from a stray piece of glass on a road, sidewalk, or shoulder. And perhaps more important than flat tires, a cyclist trying to navigate a narrow corridor between a curb and automobile traffic faces a difficult decision when coming suddenly upon a broken bottle in their path. Swerving, stopping short, or riding through: there are no good options. Vermont’s bottle bill has coincided with a reduction in litter by over a third in the last four decades – representing many difficult and dangerous cycling situations that never had to happen. We hope we as cyclists can bring awareness of one more reason to support keeping and expanding the bottle bill. We encourage the legislature, and the Agency of Natural Resources, to consider the many benefits the bottle bill provides to Vermont. Nancy Schulz, Executive Director VT Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition

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continued from page 1 management of stormwater runoff is unknown. An additional $105 million will be needed to treat runoff from the roads around the state. “This report is a conversation starter,” said Dolan. “Assuming that we cannot do everything everywhere by tomorrow, the report leads us to ask how we should prioritize our efforts so that the public can see that the investment is making a difference.” Natural Resources Secretary Deb Markowitz in a statement that accompanied the report, said, “Clean water is among the State’s most precious resources and is backbone to our economy and way of life. Many of us assume that Vermont’s waters are clean and funding is sufficient to keep people safe and businesses thriving. However, the State is struggling to meet the public’s expectations.” The report breaks the sources of pollution in Vermont’s waters into four major categories: nonpoint source pollution in municipal area, nonpoint sources from agricultural and forestry operations, erosion and flooding of Vermont’s rivers and streams, and municipal infrastructure and stormwater programs. “The sources of our water quality problems are everywhere,” according to the report. “Human activity -- in how we grow our towns, construct buildings and streets, till and raise

crops and manage livestock, silage, and manure, pave for parking lots to service our businesses, and access timber –all contribute to the State’s water quality problems.” There is an annual $18 million gap between the funds available for maintenance and repair of the state’s aging wastewater infrastructure and the amount of money needed. Municipal water systems will need another $21.5 million annually. The cost to ensure that privately owned water systems and sewage treatments are functioning properly and upgrade them if they are not is unknown. Overall, already-regulated sources of stormwater and sewage pollution within municipalities would cost the state $63.8 million. Environmental Commissioner David Mears, commenting on the state of some waterways and lakes, said, “We found the guilty party, and that party is us. We all need to share responsibility for restoring our waters in a partnership with municipalities, businesses, farmers, and the public.” Tropical Storm Irene drew attention to the importance of allowing streams access to floodplains in order to prevent flooding, but it also highlighted the erosion bringing nutrients into the state’s waters. In the Missisquoi Bay watershed, one study found that 40 percent of nutrients entering the bay were com-

ing from in-stream erosion. Erosion is exacerbated by instability of streams and increases in water volume from stormwater coming off of developed lands. Improving management of stream channels and protection of floodplains and shore lands will cost the state $1.8 million annually, the report estimates. Addressing non-point source pollution from agriculture and timber operations carries an annual price tag of $8.8 million. That includes spending $3.3 million per year to exclude farm animals from streams. “A study of livestock exclusion in Vermont found that fencing and associated practices could reduce nutrient and sediment loads to streams bordering pasture land by 20 to 50 percent at a cost of only $5,000 per metric ton per year of phosphorus reduced,” according to the report. The report also identifies 17 possible sources of funding, ranging from excise taxes on such products as motor fuels, pesticides and fertilizers, and flushable products to statewide stormwater fees to a surtax on the personal income tax or a 1-cent increase in the property tax. The report was requested by the legislature as part of Act 138, passed during the last legislative session. It may be read in full online (http://www.watershedmanagement.vt.gov/erp/ docs/erp_act138report.pdf).

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CANDACE ADAMS, Photo

Habitat for Humanity’s Walter Scott listens as volunteer coordinator Jo-Ann Broduer addresses the crowed gathered for the Pleasant Street project’s open house Sunday in Enosburg. former Cold Hollow Career Center director. The family lives on Enosburgh’s Perley Road and will move into its new abode around Feb. 1. Scott, a village trustee, and his wife, Loraine, will be the Cooper family’s mentor, as is the practice with Habitat. Four families applied for this house, Angela Cooper saw the opportunity advertised in a school newspaper, Lorraine Scott said. Habitat homeowners are selected on the basis of their need for housing, their ability to make modest mortgage payments and their willingness to work on construction or other tasks. The Cooper family had

willingly met all their requirements in the building of the house, said Walter Scott, before the 1 p.m. ceremony yesterday. David Winchester was also on hand to speak about the history of the Franklin Grand Isle Habitat for Humanity Chapter, noting that this home was the sixth house built by it. “As we look around the house here,” said Scott, “there is no doubt that vitality, self-sacrifice and participation are present in the completing of this project, made possible through the many hours that so many have donated to this project, as well as the generosity of so many contractors and merchants.”

The Franklin/Grand Isle Habitat for Humanity, a chapter of the international organization, works to provide simple, decent, affordable home ownership for people who might otherwise not be in a position to attain it. The local group’s ultimate goal is to eliminate substandard housing and also homelessness. -- -- -Messenger correspondent Nat Worman, staff writer Jessie Forand, and photographer Candace Adams contributed to this report. More information about Habitat for Humanity locally is available online (www.franklingrandislehfh.net)

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ROBERT J. “GRAMPY BERT” MARTIN

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EORGIA — Robert J. “Grampy Bert” Martin, age 74, husband of the late Beverly (Tatro) Martin, passed away Thursday morning Jan. 17, 2013 at the home of his brother in Georgia with his loving family at his side. He was born Feb. 24, 1938 in Burlington the son of the late Francis and Helen (Sullivan) Martin. Bert was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1956 and was inducted into the Rice / Cathedral Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. He entered the U.S. Army in 1956 receiving his honorable discharge in 1959 at which time he became employed at the Burlington Police Department for two years. He then worked for what eventually became Verizon for 35 years retiring in 1996. Bert enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. He had the opportunity to experience his first youth hunting season this year with his grandson Jacob. Bert loved the roll of grandfather and cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter and her husband Jill and Christopher Messineo of Georgia; his son, Timothy Martin of Burlington; his grandchildren Jacob, Alexander, Elizabeth, Owen and Isabella Messineo, all of Georgia; his siblings Francis “Pepper” Martin Jr. of Barton, Mary “Tess” Usher of Yucca Valley, Calif., Charles “Chuck” Martin and his friend, Gail Jette of Ripton, John “Jake” Martin and his wife, Sue of Bakersfield, Patricia Laskowski of Milton, James Martin and his friend, Lucy Vennes of Georgia, and Colleen Steen of Fairfax; his in-laws Larry Tatro and his wife Kari of Franklin, Terry Tatro and his wife, Kathy of Richford, Pauline Germain and her husband, Steve of Fletcher, Sally Tatro and

Pete Combs of Richford, and Geraldine Jewett of Richford; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bert was predeceased by his wife, Beverly on Jan. 1, 1997. Bert and Bev were married on Sept. 4, 1965. He was also predeceased by his in-laws Gordon “Bud” and Lottie (LaPlant) Tatro; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Tatro Jr. Grampy Poem by Elizabeth Messineo Dear Grampy Bert you’re loving, caring, helpful, funny, You’re the best chocolate milk maker in the world. You make Christmas so special. I love you as much as the world. When you’re sick my heart is as sad as a little girl that can’t dance. You’re as lovely as the twinkling stars above. I love you dear Grampy Bert all the way to the stars above. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Ascension Catholic Church, 3157 Ethan Allen Highway, Georgia with Rev. Maurice Roy celebrating the Mass of Christian burial. There will be no visiting hours. Interment took place in a private committal service at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Enosburg Falls. For those who wish, contributions in Bert’s memory may be made to Rice Memorial High School, Bert Martin Scholarship Fund, 99 Proctor Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403. Private messages of condolence may be sent to Bert’s family on-line through www.spearsfuneralhome.com.

PETER J. HAWKSWORTH

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NOSBURGH — Peter John Hawksworth, age 92, passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2013 at the Northwestern Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. He was born March 22, 1920 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, the son of the late John and Isabel

(Baxter) Hawksworth. Peter joined England’s Merchant Navy at the age of 16 and became the youngest Master Mariner achieving the rank of Captain at the age of 26. Upon his discharge from the Merchant Navy he captained several private yachts in the Mediterranean Sea. After he left the sea, he formed Pelton Development LTD and converted old houses into apartments in Brighton and Hove England. He had a talent for identifying spatial relationships. Once he retired and came to the United States, this talent emerged again in his creation of AgriArt, in which he used farm equipment that was broken-down. He then would reassemble, weld and sculpture it into new designs. He enjoyed playing tennis, writing and puttering around the farm. He wrote several children’s stories based on experiences on the farm. Peter was recognized and honored in the Vermont State Legislature through House Resolution 235. He is survived by his wife, Edith “Dinny” Hawksworth of Enosburgh. Peter and Dinny were married March 26, 1988. He is also survived by his sons Michael Peter Hawksworth of Hove, England, and Antony Gordon Hawksworth and his special friend, Fran Norris of Wimbledon, England; his step-son, Eric Bauer his wife, Stephanie and their sons Pierce and Mason of Essex; his stepdaughter, Heidi Williams her husband Scott, and their daughters Meghan and Maggie Rose of San Francisco, Calif.; his sister, Pauline Leeves of Hove, England; his brother-inlaw, Dr. Hugh Clark and his wife, Suzanne of Seattle, Wash.; his sisters-in-law the Rev. Douglas Sutherland and her husband, Gale of Cody, Wyo., and Nancy Clark of San Francisco, Calif.; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Carolyn Bronz who helped Peter publish his life story. Besides his parents, Peter was predeceased by his twin brother, Paul Hawksworth, his brother, Derrick Hawksworth; and his brother-in-law, Hovey Clark. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at St. Matthew’s Parish House, 323 Church St. Enosburg Falls on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at 12 p.m. Children are welcome to attend. For those who wish, contributions in Peter’s memory may be made to the Friends of the Opera House, P.O. Box 1250, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450. Private condolences may be sent to Peter’s family on-line through www. spearsfuneralhome.com.

Vt. lawmakers to get revenue forecast, hear budget

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ONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont’s financial picture may begin to clarify by the end of the week. On Wednesday, the Emergency Board — a panel made up of the four legislative money committee chairs and Gov. Peter Shumlin, is to hear a report

from two economists on their forecasts for how much money the state is

likely to take in during the coming year.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Today

who have paid higher rates in the interim. 8. Second quarter financial report. 9. Consider authorizing use of reserve funds to purchase a new server. 10. Other business. 11. Adjourn. ! Town of Swanton Selectboard special meeting at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building. Agenda: A. Call to order. B. Pledge of Allegiance. C. Meeting topics (1. 2013 budget and annual meeting items review. 2. Public comment. 3. Other business. 4. Adjournment).

Monday, Jan. 21

Public Meetings: ! St. Albans City Council special meeting at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda: 1. Executive session. 2. Open regular session with Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comment. 4. FY14 Budget (a. City Manager update. b. Community Justice Center, Marc Wennberg. c. Police, dispatch, animal control. d. Other budget business. e. Consider motion to tentatively adopt budget as amended). 5. Draft presentation of proposed TIF projects (City Manager). 6. Consider accepting conveyance of Warrant Deed of Easement for Franklin Business Park pump station (City Manager). 7. Consider City Manager’s recommendation to reduce water and wastewater allocation fees effective immediately and issue refunds to those

ing (a. Agenda preview. b. Agenda priorities). 2. Consent agenda (a. Previous minutes). 3. Bill Samuelson - Business Manager (a. Monthly financial update. b. Finalize FY14 budget. c. Ratify FY14 tuition rates. d. Sale of Brigham Academy to the Town of Bakersfield. e. Approve annual meeting warning. f. Building project update. g. Lamore Land purchase). 4. Recognition of visitors. 5. Board report (a. Tennyson Doane. b. Melissa Dion. c. Terri Gates. d. Patricia Curtis. e. Marie Race). 6. Board business. 7. Chaunce Benedict - Principal (a. Principal’s report. b. Teacher search update. c. Building security). 8. Jay Nichols - Superintendent (a. Personnel. b. Vision calendar. c. School safety discussion. d. Negotiations update). ! St. Albans City Development Review Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda: A. Public hearings (1. Case 2013-003 – St. Albans Co-op Creamery. 142

Tomorrow Tuesday, Jan. 22

Public Meetings: ! Bakersfield Town School District Board of Directors special meeting at 6 p.m. at Bakersfield Elementary-Middle School. Agenda: 1. Regular meet-

Federal Street/Parcel #22,033,142. Applicant requests height waivers for new silos and for an enclosed structure. The applicant is also requesting a minor site plan review. The property is located in the S-I Service Industrial District). B. Public comment. C. Decisions. ! Town of St. Albans Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Agenda: 1. Call to order. 2. Review new bylaw sections 400-413 - Specific Use standards. 3. Adjournment.

8:45 a.m. State v. Amber (Tatro) Fusco – Show Cause Hearing – Driving while license suspended 9:30 a.m. State v. Amanda J. Royea – Sentencing Hearing – Driving while license suspended, violation of conditions of release, burglary, buy/receive/sell/possess/ conceal stolen property 9:45 a.m. State v. Amanda Sanborn – Change of Plea – Assault and robbery with weapon

District Court: Judge James R. Crucitti will preside over the following cases Tuesday at Franklin County District Court in St. Albans City. The schedule could change.

10 a.m. State v. Timothy J. Martel – Civil Suspension Final Hearing 11 a.m. Jason T. Trask vs. State of Vermont – Status Conference – Traffic appeal trial by jury

8:30 a.m. State v. Melanie Therrien – Show Cause Hearing – Driving while license suspended

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You suddenly could veer in a new direction, once you have some space to breathe. Tonight: Use your high energy well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ***** You are brimming with levity and mischievous insights, no matter how serious the moment gets. You can’t help yourself. Be careful with whom you share these thoughts, as you could make an enemy without meaning to. Tonight: Kick up your heels. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) *** Emphasize your personal and domestic life. You know what you want, and you have an idea of what to expect. Perhaps you need to break out of the mold and go for that fantastic dream you have. If it involves your domestic life, it can happen. Tonight: At home, naturally.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) **** A key associate demands your time and attention. Make it your pleasure, as the alternative would be far from pleasant. Sometimes you have difficulty relating to this person. He or she seems superficial and can’t seem to grasp the totality of your thoughts. Tonight: Tame your ego. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ***** You are not a sign that hangs back. Today, you can try that role. Maintain a sense of humor. A family member is willing to go to the emotional cliff and jump off if he or she doesn’t get what he or she wants. Strap yourself in. Tonight: Sort through suggestions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) *** Look at the big picture. Don’t panic. Simply prioritize you itinerary and pace yourself. You quickly will find a way out of this dilemma.

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for excitement. In a meeting among peers, you naturally beam, no matter what scenario plays out. You can’t change your innate personality. Tonight: Where people are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) **** You perceive a situation far differently from an associate. You are sure that you are right, yet this person feels he or she is right. Now what? Remember who is in command, and bow to this authority. Someone needs to take charge, and it isn’t you today. Tonight: To the wee hours. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ***** You could be stuck on a merrygo-round of Monday madness. Be smart and detach, if you want to make a successful break for it. You might opt to head in a totally different direction once you recognize the futility of the present path. Tonight: Don’t react.

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Pct Min Init Load Invt NL 1,000,000 NL 3,000 NL 5,000,000 NL 10,000 NL 10,000 NL 2,500 5.75 250 5.75 250 5.75 250 NL 200,000,000 5.75 250 5.75 250 4.25 1,000 NL 2,500 NL 2,500 5.75 250 NL 5,000,000 NL 0 NL 3,000 NL 10,000

CA -Conservative Allocation, CI -Intermediate-Term Bond, ES -Europe Stock, FB -Foreign Large Blend, FG -Foreign LargeGrowth, FV -Foreign Large Value, IH -World Allocation, LB -Large Blend, LG -Large Growth, LV -Large Value, MA -Moderate Allocation, MB -Mid-Cap Blend, MV Mid-Cap Value, SH -Specialty-heath, WS -World Stock, Total Return: Chng in NAV with dividends reinvested. Rank: How fund performed vs. others with same objective: A is in top 20%, E in bottom 20%. Min Init Invt: Minimum $ needed to invest in fund. Source: Morningstar.

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ONGOING EVENTS

! Sheldon Success by Six Playgroup, 9-11 a.m., 2nd & 4th Friday of the month (following the School schedule), Sheldon Preschool Room at Sheldon Elementary. Birth to Age 6. Free. Contact Jacqui, 868-5319. !" Wanted: Mentors for community youth Qualifications: good listener, trustworthy, cares about community, positive role model and must be open minded. Mentors should be able to commit at least two hours per week. Interview, references and background checks required. To inquire, please call 527-5049. !"Swanton Public Library, Knitting/Crocheting group meets every Tuesday evening at the library at 6. Everyone works on own project. Teens & tweens also welcome. For more information, 868-7656. !" The Franklin Watershed Committee holds regular monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Homestead Felco Room in Franklin Center. The FWC is a concerned group of volunteers working to improve water quality in Lake Carmi. For more information, contact Amy Soriano at 607-351-8963 or alsoriano21@gmail.com. !" Overeaters Anonymous meets at Montgomery Methodist Church, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, please call Mary at 326-4452. !" Chicks with Sticks Knitting Group, Enosburg Falls Public Library, Wednesday afternoons, 1-3, beginners welcome. Info: Kristine Gilman, 933-5729. !" Rocking Horse Support Group for Women, every Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Enosburg Elementary. Child care, food, & prizes provided. Open to any mother of any age. Info/to join: Tammy, 933-2171 x 12. !" BFA-PTSA Fairfax Success By Six: Childcare Provider Network ~ Childcare providers, on-going support & training as well as communication sharing among providers. This is in addition to Childcare Provider Outreach. Dates/times: 849-2161 or 849-2141. !" Kinship Caregivers Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, new meeting place: New Parish Hall, Swanton Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Meets 3rd Wed./month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free child care. Info: 285-2102 or 796-3013, x20. !"Families in Franklin County invited to take advantage of free Car Seat Inspections & Safety Belt Fit Tests on first & third Tuesday/month, 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Albans City Fire Department, 32 Lower Welden St. More info: 524-6574, ext. 213. !" St. Albans Brain Injury Support Group, second Tues/month, St. Albans Diner. 4-5:30 p.m. If there is a need to cancel the get-together, the Support Group Facilitator will contact the Brain Injury Association of Vermont 24 hours in advance. Call 1-877-856-1772 before heading over to the Diner. !" Enosburg Conservation Commission, 4th Mon of month, 7 p.m., Emergency Services Building. !" Nar-Anon meeting at Cornerstone Community Center in Richford. Every Monday starting 6/18 from 7 to 8 p.m. A confidential support group for families, friends and loved ones of a person with a drug or alcohol addiction. Childcare available. For more information, call Levi at 848-7701. !" ‘Clouds of Clothes’ Thrift Store, Methodist Community Center, Rte 78, Highgate. Wednesdays, 12-3 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.& Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 868-4921. !" The Swanton Historical Society’s “Transportation and Historical Museum” at the historic 1875 Railroad Depot, 58 South River St. in Swanton: Tuesday Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., and open at other times by appointment - 868-3892. Free admission and donations are appreciated. Closed through the winter months until the beginning of June. !"Women Helping Battered Women offers a variety of support groups to meet our needs. These groups are free, confidential and supportive. If interested or wanting further information please call 658-1996. !"Weekly peace vigil: Enosburg Peace Vigil, Saturdays from 5-5:30 at Lincoln Park. !" BFA-PTSA Fairfax Success By Six: Global Village, Wednesday mornings, 10-11 a.m., Fairfax Elementary Health Room. Sing, dance, listen to music, read stories, play games, create art, & free play. Each language explored in 4-week sessions. Info: 242-9000. !" “Book Cellar,” St. Albans Free Library, open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To help, please call 5241507. Purchase bag of books for $3; supports library programs. !" Franklin County Prostate Cancer Support Group currently meets the first Tuesday of each month, 5:307 p.m. at NMC conference room #3. Facilitator: Debbie Maynard-Page, 524-0719. !" Fairfield Community Food Shelf open Tuesdays (starting 9/6), from 1-130 (right after senior meals), & 3-5; and 2nd Friday of every month. Providing emergency food for Fairfield & surrounding towns. Emergencies, more info or to volunteer: 827-3130.

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ONTPELIER — Yellow perch daily limits will be reduced to 10 fish in Berlin Pond under a revised “Test Water” designation being adopted by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department beginning on Jan. 26. A 2012 Vermont Supreme Court decision clarified that fishing is allowed on Berlin Pond after being restricted for several decades. This is the first winter people have been able to go ice fishing on Berlin Pond, and early results have been good, with high catches of large yellow perch. “We have seen fishing pressure steadily grow during the past couple of weeks with lots of large perch being caught,” reports State Fisheries Biologist Rich Kirn. “While many anglers are catching relatively few fish, others have been successful in nearing or reaching their daily limit of 50 perch. In three days on the ice, we observed that 12 percent of the

anglers harvested more than 50 percent of the fish.” Kirn says studies of unexploited fish populations, such as those in Berlin Pond, suggest these populations often comprise a high proportion of old, slow-growing fish that are vulnerable to angling when opened to fishing. The high fishing effort and catches of large yellow perch would ultimately affect the quality of this fishery. “I am signing this “test water” designation reducing the daily limit of yellow perch to 10 fish in an effort to protect the fishery as a sustainable resource while allowing anglers to enjoy taking home a few perch for dinner,” said Fish & Wildlife Commissioner Patrick Berry. “Now that we have some data from recent creel surveys, we recognize the need to act immediately.” “The fish populations in Berlin

Pond will adjust to fishing,” added Kirn. “We expect the yellow perch population density, fish size and growth rates will change. We will continue to monitor the fish populations at Berlin Pond and use this information to develop appropriate fishing regulations for the future.” “We are excited that anglers have the opportunity to enjoy the unique fishery provided by the opening of Berlin Pond,” said Berry. “Our plan is to sustain this fishery for the long term and we feel the test-water designation will help support that goal. We also encourage anglers to be respectful and use legal access points while at the pond and remove any trash from the ice before leaving.” — Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife

Origins of African violets and impatiens By DR. LEONARD PERRY Extension Professor University of Vermont

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ONTPELIER — So just what do two very different plants-the African Violet and impatiens--have in common? Surprisingly, both originally came from the mountains of East Africa. These are perhaps our most common houseplant and most common bedding plant, respectively. The route each took to end up in our gardens and homes, and the connection between the two, is quite fascinating. Anyone unfamiliar with Africa may think of it as desert or grasslands where elephants and zebras roam. The ancient Usambara Mountains of Kenya and Tanzania, however, of which the famous Mt. Kilimanjaro is a part, provide an oasis of humidity and dampness in an otherwise dry region. Many species come from the Nguru mountains of Tanzania. It is the disappearing humid and shady conditions of this area that were home to the Africa Violet (Saintpaulia ionanatha) and its hybrids, a member of the Gesneriad family (Gesneriaceae). The genus name honors the 16th century Swiss naturalist Conrad Gessner, the father of moder n zoology and a botanist, with the species name being Greek for violet. It is not a violet at all, as the family indicates, but was called this since it looks simi-

lar to one. Baron St. Paul-Illaire, gover nor of a northeaster n province of Tanganyika, now part of Tanzania, first “officially” discovered the African violet in 1892. Although plants had been sent to the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London previously, they were of poor quality so couldn’t be identified. An amateur botanist, the Baron collected seeds and specimens and sent them to his father in Ger many, who also was interested in botany. He, in turn, gave these to his friend and director of Berlin’s Royal Botanic Garden, Herman Wendland. It is he who identified this as a “new” genus, and named it after its discoverer. Years went by, and seeds and plants found their way around Europe. Then in 1925 the Los Angeles nursery of Ar macost and Royston realized the commercial potential of this plant. They obtained seeds from Europe, grew thousands of seedlings, discarded all but the best hundred, and then later all but the best ten. It is from their ten selections that the thousands available today have been derived. ‘Blue Boy’ was the first main parent, followed by its red sport or mutation. Then in 1939 a double blue was developed, a year later a single pink called ‘Pink Beauty,’ and then a seedling with two leaf colors. Since then, flower size has increased from the one-inch size

of the original species to more than three inches. Leaves now include many shapes, edges, and patterns. During the 1960s, breeders used two species (pusilla and shumensis) to create miniature African Violets. Another species (grotei) was used to create trailing cultivars. Unfor tunately, these species, the original one (ionantha), and others among the 20 species in this genus, are threatened with extinction in the wild. The understory of the Usambara forests has largely disappeared with the clearing of trees for timber and tea plantations, and with it many such important species of plants. So what about impatiens? The damp Usambara Mountains above 6,000 feet serve as the original home to most of our shade-loving garden impatiens (Impatiens walleriana and hybrids), a member of the Balsam or Impatiens f amily (Balsaminaceae). In addition, many species are found from Africa to Asia, including the South Pacific. It is the Pacific Island of New Guinea which gives us the ever-popular, sun-loving New Guinea impatiens (I. hawkeri). These popular bedding plants are relatively new to our gardens, compared to their kin, coming from a joint exploration to New Guinea in 1970 by the U.S.D.A. and Pe n ny s l va n i a ’s L o n g wo o d G a rd e n s.

Since then, our many hybrids today come from crosses of the New Guinea species with others from Java and the Celebes islands. The for mer species name for the shade i m p at i e n s (sultani) gives another common name of Sultana. It was named for the Sultan of Zanzibar, from whose cool and moist lands this plant was first introduced in 1896. From the original straggly plants with few leaves and harsh-pink flowers, breeders in Europe and the U.S. have developed the many cultivars we know today. They’ve also bred plants to withstand heat, as long as there is shade and moisture. This plant may be known by the names “busy bizzie,” “jewel plant,” or “touch-menot” due to its “impatience” in holding its seeds. The seed capsules ripen quickly, exploding rapidly with the least touch, sending seeds far from the mother plant. This trait is not seen in many garden varieties, which are bred to not set seed. You can lear n more about the origins of these and many other plants in botanist Dr. John Grimshaw’s book, The Gardener’s Atlas, available from used booksellers. In this book he covers the origins, discovery, and cultivation of many of the more common garden plants of the world.

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Martel injects some youth at BPW Local chapter offers scholarships, raises awareness in county ST. ALBANS CITY –

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anielle Martel’s mother, Patricia first learned about Business and Professional Women (BPW) at a local job fair in late 2010. “I just found a wonderful organization,� she told Danielle, after she got home. “You should check it out.� So Danielle went to a meeting. “And I never left,� she said recently, during a chat in St. Albans. Already dubbing herself a “lifelong member,� Danielle, at 25, is now the youngest Franklin County BPW president since the group formed in 1965. The average age of Franklin County BPW’s members is between 45 and 55, Danielle said, but that’s shifting. Danielle, her vice president, Kathi Rousselle, and other members are recruiting younger participants through BPW’s Young Careerist Program. Danielle said it’s important for people in her age group to revive BPW, in light of the women’s issues that arose during the 2012 Election. “It’s mostly an awareness thing,� she said. “It doesn’t even have to be a BPW thing.� Also, men are welcome to join, and always were. “If there’s an issue that’s going to affect women in the workplace, it’s going to affect a man in the workplace,� Danielle said. BPW formed nationally in 1919 to promote participation, equity and economic self-sufficiency for working women. BPW USA disbanded about five years ago, but all New England states have converged in

Vermont as a regional BPW. Vermont’s five chapters collaborate with others in New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. Franklin County BPW offers four memorial scholarships and other benefits, including: the Young Careerist and Individual Development programs; mentoring and networking opportunities; monthly meetings, with guest speakers; and Camp BPW, for girls ages 15 to 18, which is free. Franklin County BPW also has a Web site, Facebook page, and a You Tube Channel that features segments of the group’s local public access talk show, “Working Women Helping

IT’S MOSTLY AN AWARENESS THING, � she said. “IT DOESN’T EVEN HAVE TO BE A BPW THING.� Women,� which Danielle hosts. Her one-year term as president expires in June. Danielle worked at Redstone Villa, in St. Albans, during her junior and senior years at BFA-St. Albans, where she graduated with a 3.89 grade-point average in 2005. She is a graduate of Vermont Technical College’s LPN program. Danielle works at Superior Technical

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ETHEL, Vt. (AP) — The tanks that are normally swarming with fish at the national hatchery in Bethel are empty, but the repairs needed after Tropical Storm Irene flooding inundated the facility are almost done and

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Ceramics, in St. Albans, where, of the 112 employees, the human resources manager, quality control manager, senior engineer, production manager, and many floor supervisors are all women. Danielle is the rare female machinist at her job site. “Everyone says women have a long ways to go, and when it comes to equal pay, we do, but look at how far we’ve come since the 1950s,� she said. Eventually, Danielle wants to open a hospice center in Georgia, where there is ample land, parking and interstate access, she said. According to her business plan research, the number of senior citizens in Franklin County is expected to triple by 2018. Given those projections, where will Danielle get those younger members for BPW? “I’ll fight one battle at a time,� she said with a laugh.

officials say biologists should be able to start raising fish there again this spring. The tanks that hold the fish, both inside and out, have been scrubbed and disinfected, the electrical system is mostly repaired, the wells that supply the fresh water for the facility have been cleaned and the pumps are being rebuilt. The layout of the hatchery has been changed in a way that experts hope will make it less prone to damage from future flooding. “We’d be ready to turn on the pumps, as some of the stockcar racing fans may say, kick the tires and light the fires sometime by March or April,� said Wade Jodun, the U.S. Fish

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and Wildlife Service’s operations manager for the Northeast. When Irene hit in August 2011, the White River overflowed its banks and left a trail of destruction. A number of communities up and downstream from the hatchery were devastated and it washed out several miles of Route 107 just upstream. Floodwaters swept into some of the hatchery’s outdoor holding tanks, flushing thousands of hatchery-raised Atlantic salmon and other fish into the river. The flood also exposed the hatchery to invasive species such as rock snot, a non-native form of algae that can overwhelm rivers and streams.

COMING EVENTS Monday, Jan. 21 ! SOLO Dinner Meeting at 5 p.m. at Chow! Bella Restaurant in St. Albans. This support group is for those of us who have experienced the death of our spouse or partner. We are not counselors, just ordinary people trying to help/support one another by being upbeat and positive. Our group is casual, relaxed & friendly; a comfortable setting. Dinners are Dutch treat & newcomers always

welcomed! A representative from the St. Albans Police Dept. will join us to talk about safety this month. For more information, call 309-4862 or 309-2656. ! Northwest Vermont Rail Trail Council Annual Meeting at 6 p.m. at Cold Hollow Career Center in Enosburg Falls. All welcome. For more information, call 933-8851. ! Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes starting at 7 p.m. at the Barlow Street Community Center. Two fabu-

lous Ballroom & Latin dance classes with professional dance instructors: Samir & Eleni Elabd. Couples or singles are welcome at both classes. All abilities welcome. No experience is necessary. 6:30-7:30pm Class - Waltz. 7:30-8:30pm Class - Latin Line Dancing - Mambo, ChaCha & Merengue - Great for singles! Each participant must register individually. See you on the dance floor! Cha Cha Cha! $48 residents, $56 non-residents.

! Walk-In Flu Clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. at Franklin County Home Health Agency - St. Albans office. No appointments necessary. We will provide flu shots for anyone 18 and older. Please bring your insurance card. All shots will be given by Registered Nurses. We bill insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. Cash price for the immunization is $35. For more information, contact our office, (802) 527-7531. Tuesday, Jan. 22 ! Tai Chi for Seniors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Homestead in the Felco Room. It’s a great

activity for anyone (age 50 and over). There is no charge for these classes, but donations are gratefully received. Call Cindy at CVAA 1 (800) 642-5119 x1028 to register for classes or for more information. ! Chess Club from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Fairfax Community Library. Play chess to your heart’s delight every Tuesday afternoon. Receive expert advice from a skilled instructor and play games with others. Boards and chess pieces are provided, though you can certainly bring your own. Free, for all ages and abilities.

! Swanton School House Lunch Bunch Community Lunch Program at 12 noon at the Swanton School House Apartments. To make a reservation contact CVAA’s Rhonda Somers Fletcher at 1-800-642-5119 Ext 608. Suggested donation $4.00 unless otherwise indicated. Stuffed Shells, Caesar salad, homemade rolls & dessert. ! Skater Tots at 10 a.m. at the Highgate Sports Arena. Skates and crates available for those who need them on a first come basis. All ages welcome.

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continued from page 1 chief whenever he attends services. The centerpiece of Monday’s festivities would be Obama’s inaugural address to the crowd in Washington and millions more watching on television. The president will urge lawmakers to find common ground when they can, and preview his second term goals, including comprehensive immigration reform, stricter gun control laws, and an end to the war in Afghanistan. “What the inauguration reminds us of is the role we have as fellow citizens in promoting a common good, even as we carry out our individual responsibilities that, the sense that there’s something larger than ourselves, gives shape and meaning to our lives,” Obama said, previewing his address during brief thankyou remarks to donors at a reception Sunday night. Washington largely shelved its partisan fighting for the three days of inaugural celebrations. Obama, perhaps seeking to start fresh with lawmakers in his second term, invited several members of Congress to the White House before his swearing in, including the Republican leaders he has been at odds with for the past four years: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Pressing matters await the president and Congress once the celebrations subside, including three looming fiscal deadlines. Obama will also need help from a reluctant Congress if he hopes to fulfill his promise to sign comprehensive immigration reform and tighten gun laws in the wake of last month’s school shooting in Newtown, Conn. The mood surrounding Obama’s second inaugural is more subdued than it was four years ago, when the swearing in of the nation’s first black president drew 1.8 million people to the Mall. Still, organizers were expecting up to 700,000 to attend Monday’s events, which would make it the largest second-term inaugural in history. At least one public viewing area on the National Mall was full two hours before the president’s swearing-in. The weather forecast was encouraging, to a point. High temperatures were predicted for the lower 40s during the day, with a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon and flurries later. Security was tight across Washington, with several streets near the White House and Capitol Hill closed off. Humvees and city buses were being used to block intersections. Volunteers fanned out near the Mall to help direct the crowds. Lawmakers and other officials slowly trickled onto the platform on the West Front of the Capitol where Obama was to be sworn in. Former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle and former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich sat next to each other on the folding chairs as they awaited the festivities. David Richardson of Atlanta and his two young children were among the early crowds heading to the National Mall Monday even before sunrise. “We wanted to see history, I think, and also for the children to witness that anything is possible through hard work,” Richardson said. Wendy Davis of Rome, Ga., was one of thousands of inaugural attendees who packed Metro trains before sunrise headed for the Capitol and parade route. Davis came four years ago as well but was among the many ticketholders who couldn’t get in because of the massive crowds. She

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was determined to get in this time. “I thought I was early last time but I obviously wasn’t early enough,” she said. By 8 a.m. thousands of people were also waiting in security lines that stretched a block to gain access to the spots along the parade route that were accessible to the general public without a special ticket. The cold weather was easily tolerated by Marie-France Lemaine of Montreal, who received the trip to the inaugural as a birthday present from her husband. She headed up an Obama advocacy group in Quebec that cheered on the president from north of the border. “The American president affects the rest of the world,” she said. The president was officially sworn-in shortly before noon on Sunday, in keeping with the Constitution’s mandate that presidents begin their new term on Jan. 20. But because inaugural ceremonies are historically not held on Sundays, the public celebration was pushed to Monday, coinciding with the birthday of late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Condoleezza Rice, who served as secretary of state under former President George W. Bush, called on Obama to put electoral politics aside in his second term if he hopes to accomplish those objectives. “It requires now a kind of humility and a reaching across the aisle,” Rice said on CBS “This Morning. “And reaching across the aisle, by the way, means reaching out to Americans who may not have voted for him.” Following his swearingin, Obama will attend the traditional luncheon with lawmakers before joining marching bands and floats in the inaugural parade, which winds its way from Capitol Hill to the White House. The president and first lady will then slip into formalwear for two swanky inaugural balls. That’s far fewer than the 10 they attended after the 2009 inauguration, though this year’s events are still expected to draw up to about 40,000 people. The centerpiece of Monday’s activities was Obama’s inaugural address. Aides said he would make the case that the nation’s founding values can still guide the country through changing times. He is not expected to outline specifically policy proposals, saving them instead for his Feb. 12 State of the Union address.

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ASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country’s future, setting the stage for looming debates over taxes, guns, immigration and other issues while leaving the details for another day. The speech, slated right after Obama takes an oath to “faithfully execute the office of the president of the United States” Monday on the Capitol’s west front, includes no new policy, aides say. Rather, the president plans to use the moment as it traditionally has been in most of the 56 previous inaugurations — to talk about founding American values and their importance to the country’s success today. But his words come at the start of a second term with no shortage of tough battles. Obama may in some way reference the Connecticut elementary school shooting that pushed gun control to the top of his agenda. He may also speak of a need to tackle comprehensive immigration reform, another second-term priority, and a need to bring U.S. troops home from

Afghanistan. White House advisers see the inaugural speech as the opening opportunity for the president to discuss his second-term agenda, but in broad terms. The next major opportunity will be at the State of the Union address Feb. 12, when aides say Obama will discuss specific policy proposals. Obama adviser David Axelrod told “CBS This Morning” that in the speech, Obama “will be speaking about values and principles, not so much about programs and prescriptions.” Senior adviser Robert Gibbs told CBS Obama will use his address to communicate that “we’re going to move beyond what has paralyzed this town for so long.” He said Obama wants members of both parties to “lay aside their partisanship” to solve protracted problems like budget, taxes and spending, gun violence, and immigration. Gibbs, who formerly was Obama’s press secretary, said the president will tell the country that much is possible “if we sit down long enough and work together and talk together.”

“I think he feels very comfortable with what he’s got ... and understands the moment that he and the country are in, and is anxious to get started,” Gibbs said. Inaugural addresses are not typically partisan, and White House aides say Obama doesn’t intend to call out his political opponents. But they say he will stand up for his values and vision that were supported by the majority of voters in the November election. Obama’s prepared text notes that spirited debate is a hallmark of a vibrant democracy, aides say, but that the country’s leaders can’t let disagreement prevent them from finding common ground to move the country forward. The president also plans to encourage Americans to continue making their voices heard to shape the debate as policy is made, aides said. The inauguration gives Obama the chance to command global attention at a level that’s rare even for the leader of the free world.

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