News 2008-04-13 Andanh.com

Students reinvent their lunch at Jr. Iron Chef Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Thirty-five teams compete in challenge

Shamy: To store or not to store (the snow shovel). That is the question Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
For all its charms, Vermont has a weather history of abuse. To live here is to be tortured mercilessly into pessimistic submission by the weather.

Lake Champlain poised to flood Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A hefty dose of rain early Saturday and continued snowmelt drove Lake Champlain to within a whisker of flood stage. Shoreline flooding is expected to continue over the coming days

Checking who has buckled up Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
In the coming weeks observers scattered across the state will discreetly count the number of people wearing seatbelts during their travels on Vermont's roads.

Chess tournament quiet, but enthusiastic Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
About 150 youths from kindergarten through 12th grade participated in a statewide chess tournament Saturday in Richmond

Fishing troubled waters Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
As trout season begins, a day on the water now requires vigilance against invasive species.

Science skewed by politics in turtle recovery plan, scientists say Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Wayne Laroche last week defended his plan to rebuild populations of a threatened turtle from criticisms by outside scientists.

Nonprofit to turn gas into energy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Vermont Electric Co-op joins Redona project as partner

Dad slept like a baby Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Idyll Banter: Still, the beauty of birth far outweighs the pain and the exhaustion and the mess.

Vermonter helps Macedonian Jews plant hope Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Mike Goldstein fell in love with Macedonia in 1996, after being sent with a Vermont Guard corps to help train the fledgling ex-Yugoslav country's army

Horoscope Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Today's predictions

More music: Grace Potter, Derek Trucks Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Summer concerts announced

Editorial: Pay freeze is gesture toward sharing pain Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A decision to freeze the pay of higher-earning executive branch employees is a welcome gesture that should be followed by other branches of state government.

My Turn: We can do better at education Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The lack of preparation in math and science that characterizes our high school graduates leaves them grossly unprepared for life in a technology-driven world. We can do better.

My Turn: Burlington energy plan needs ideas Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A citizens plan confirmed that BED should be making all possible efforts to help its customers become as efficient as possible, and that the cheapest kilowatt remains the one we avoid buying through efficiency.

Letters to the Editor Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Free Press publishes thousands of letters to the editor every year. Here are today's letters:

Provost will return to the sidelines at CVU Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Former Rice head football coach to take over Redhawks' program

Griffin's hat trick paces MAU past South Burlington Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Patriots grab 5-4 win over Rebels

MMU defeats Lamoille Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Boys lacrosse roundup

Bearcats hold off Catamounts Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
College lacrosse roundup

Vermont splits doubleheader Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
College softball roundup

UVM baseball cruises over N.J. Tech in doubleheader sweep Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Serafin pitches complete game in opener

Vermont scores Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Saturday's results and Sunday's schedule

Trash to cash : TerraCycle's recycling brigades raise money and eco awareness Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:56:00 EST
Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's a mantra of the 21st century. Separating our newspapers and cardboard, junk mail and office paper, magazines and catalogs, bottles and cans, and plastic bottles from the rest of our garbage has become part of our daily routines. ... - By PEGGY SHINN Correspondent

Age a state of mind for 77-year-old author Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BEAUMONT, Texas -- Even at age 77, writer Frank McCourt retains the ability to surprise. ... - By PETER SZATMARY Beaumont Enterprise

A man in hiding Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
"My Revolutions" by Hari Kunzru. Read by Simon Prebble. Unabridged, 9.5 hours, 8 CDs. HighBridge Audio. $34.95. ... - By MICHAEL JANAIRO Albany Times Union

Finding solace in utopian simplicity Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
I had the opportunity recently to spend an evening and a night in the Chosen Vale, the name a group of Shakers gave the site of their community in Enfield, N.H. Like probably most of you, I'd always considered the Shakers a mildly wacky bunch of religious enthusiasts who lived in self-contained communities, produced beautiful furniture and vibrated when they worshiped. ...

Eco ideas for a green home renovation Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
If you've been sold on something "green" for your home renovation, be careful of the hype. ... - By MONIKA MATHUR The Associated Press

Novel delves into corrosive family secrets Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
"Perfect Family" by Pam Lewis (Simon & Schuster, 2008, 288 pages, $25 hardcover) ...

An opera about a giant of history, with puppets Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
NEW YORK -- As the orchestra emitted repeated Glassian ripples, huge puppets -- some more than 20 feet tall -- staggered onto the Metropolitan Opera stage during a rehearsal last week. ... - By DANIEL J. WAKIN The New York Times

Overuse of supplements can lead to dire consequences Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A form of substance abuse rampant in America is rarely discussed publicly or privately. It involves abusing legally sold dietary supplements -- vitamins, minerals, herbals and homeopathic remedies -- all of which can be sold over the counter without prior approval for safety and effectiveness. ... - By JANE E. BRODY The New York Times

Warning: Reading this story may make you itch Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Melanie Coleman, a single parent, is too tired to spend as much time with her daughter as she would like. At night, she is wracked by a constant, chronic all-over itch, which doctors haven't been able to treat. Her only relief: scratching, sometimes so much that her skin breaks and bruises. ... - By LAURENCE WITHERINGTON Columbia News Service

Cases of food poisoning hold steady in U.S. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ATLANTA -- Americans didn't suffer more food poisoning last year over the previous year despite high-profile outbreaks involving peanut butter, pot pies and other foods. ... - By MIKE STOBBE The Associated Press

Superrich homeowners make way for six-figure 'scullery' Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
GREENWICH, Conn. -- It was the first day of April, overcast and chilly, and Christopher Peacock, the English kitchen designer, was giving a tour of the town that's been so good to him. ... - By PENELOPE GREEN The New York Times

Please plant a row or two for hungry Vermonters Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
I'm a junkie. A political junkie, that is. I love the presidential debates, the angry letters to the editor, the pontificating of political pundits, the spurious promises by candidates. I knocked on doors and passed out leaflets for my candidate, Barack Obama, before the New Hampshire primaries. But I recognize that I can only make small changes through the political process. We can make significant changes in own communities, though of a different sort. ...

College search can be turned into a family field trip Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:56:00 EST
FRESNO, Calif. -- This time of year, high school seniors -- or at least their parents -- are anxiously awaiting acceptance letters. Yale. Harvard. Berkeley. Davis. It doesn't really matter which one says yes, as long as one of them does. ... - By SHAWN GADBERRY McClatchy Newspapers

Half-marathon poses attainable challenge Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The name certainly caught my attention: 13.1 Unplugged. ... - By LINDA FREEMAN Correspondent

The magnificent return of the osprey Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Osprey numbers declined drastically, beginning in the 1950s. Breeding ospreys disappeared from Vermont after 1971 due to the pesticide DDT, which caused weakened eggshells and massive nest failures. Ospreys returned to Vermont in the late 1980s, and today there are nearly 100 osprey nests throughout the state. ... - By KENT McFARLAND Correspondent

Three-deer limit, big jump in special permits get tentative approval Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WATERBURY -- The number of antlerless permits this year will nearly double -- to 22,050 -- and the deer season bag limit will increase from two to three deer, under a proposal approved by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board. ... - By DENNIS JENSEN Staff Writer

Cyclists to visit Cabot School on Friday Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Representatives from a newly formed cycling group in central Vermont will be speaking to students at the Cabot School next Friday, drumming up interest in Cabot Roamers On Tour, a grassroots organization devoted to promoting cycling and bike touring among kids. ... - By CHRIS HRENKO Correspondent

New bait regulations approved in Vermont Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WATERBURY -- Following four months of meetings, five public hearings and long hours of revision, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board approved new baitfish regulations designed to head off the threat of a deadly fish virus. ... - By DENNIS JENSEN Staff Writer

Weather service keeps close eye on rain causing local flooding Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
RUTLAND -- The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Rutland County for areas along the Otter Creek near Center Rutland. ... - Staff Report

Worn headstones replaced Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BENNINGTON -- The Vermont Veterans Home is planning to replace the worn headstones in its cemetery, some of which are more than 115 years old, with new marble grave markers. Lewis Bowman, veterans' liaison at the home, said some of the headstones erected for Civil War veterans date back to 1891. Among the earliest headstones are those for Curtis Hicks, a soldier with the Second New Hampshire Regiment, and Patrick Brannon, a member of the First Vermont Cavalry. The cemetery is also the final resting place for soldiers who fought in World War I and World War II. As recently as last week, Thomas Rosetti, a veteran of the Vietnam War was buried on the grounds. Many of the headstones, some of which are flat and flush with the ground, have become worn and difficult to read. With the support of state Rep. Joseph Krawczyk Jr., R-Bennington, Bowman said he was able to contact Veterans Affairs about a program that will allow the home to replace about 200 headstones. The new headstones will be marble and uniformly vertical, according to Bowman. While there will be no charge for the replacement of the headstones, Bowman said the federal government requires proof of the destruction of the old grave markers. Veterans home administrator Colleen Rundell said the government doesn't want soldiers' headstones to be sold online or otherwise trivialized. Krawczyk said on Saturday that he and Rep. Peter Welch, who was in Bennington on Friday, discussed the possibility of preserving the headstones as historic objects. The Wreaths Across America project led to Krawczyk's involvement in the headstone replacement, he said. The wreaths were first supplied by the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery. In 2006, they expanded their donations to military cemeteries across the country. For two years, Wreaths Across America has made donations to the Vermont Veterans Home cemetery. As people decorated the graves, they noticed the worn appearance of the stones and brought their concerns to Krawczyk, a veteran and chairman of the Gov. James Douglas' Veterans Advisory Council. "I think this is something that has taken on new significance to Americans," Krawczyk said. "I don't know if you've ever been to Arlington National Cemetery but for me it was breathtaking to be on those grounds. It really made me think about the service these men and women have provided to this country, selfless service. It makes you think about our history and how many of them gave their lives protecting the freedoms we have." Krawczyk said his father served as the grand marshal of the Veterans Day parade in the early 1950s that ended at the Vermont Veterans Home cemetery. He said he wanted to see the "significance and reverence" the cemetery held for the town at the time restored. According to Bowman, the headstones that will be restored, primarily from soldiers who served in the Civil War and World Wars One and Two along with some from veterans of wars in Korea and Vietnam, will be ready for an unveiling on Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Family members of the veterans interred in the cemetery will be invited to the ceremony. That leaves a lot of work for Bowman and Dick Francis, who is in charge of grounds maintenance at the home. Because of the weight of the headstones, there are only so many that can be delivered and installed at a time. "We'll complete it on time. We want to be ready for Veterans Day," Bowman said. Contact Patrick McArdle at patrick.mcardle@rutlandherald.com. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Staff Writer

Rapids end winless streak vs. Revs Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Nick LaBrocca scored his first MLS goal and the Colorado Rapids ended a seven-game winless streak at New England with a 1-0 win over the Revolution on Saturday night. ... - The Associated Press

Casell leads Boston bench over Hawks Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ATLANTA -- Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory Saturday night. ... - The Associated Press

BC wins third NCAA hockey title Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DENVER -- Nathan Gerbe no longer has to be a gracious runner-up. ... - By ARNIE STAPLETON The Associated Press

Manny, Red Sox overpower Yankees Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez homered and added a two-run double to give the Red Sox the lead, and Josh Beckett rebounded from a bad season debut to lead Boston to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday. ... - By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press

Habs beat B's in OT for 2-0 series lead Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
MONTREAL -- Alex Kovalev scored a power-play goal 2:30 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. ... - The Associated Press

Brewers' Sheets outpitches Mets' Santana Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Ben Sheets ruined Johan Santana's Shea Stadium debut, outpitching the Mets' new ace in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-3 win over New York on Saturday. ... - The Associated Press

Beckett, Papelbon stop Yankees Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez homered and added a two-run double to give the Red Sox the lead, and Josh Beckett rebounded from a bad season debut to lead Boston to a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday. ... - The Associated Press

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