Early A.M. News Script

Fri 03-FEB-2012 Early A.M. News Script

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Good morning it's 5:00 on this Friday-- I'm Keagan Harsha. And I'm Gary Sadowsky. Well it is officially friday -- and that means the Super Bowl is now just two days away -- so we begin this morning - with a story sure to get you in the mood for the big game. Feast your eyes on this tail gate delight. It's a chicken wing cupcake. The soon to be fan favorite combines cornbread and blue cheese frosting -- with an actual chicken wing. A bakery in new york came up with the idea -- and they say the game day orders are already piling up.

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Police say they've solved a year-and-a-half old missing person's case in Franklin County, New York. They say a young man was murdered by his friend. He's now charged in the killing. And the victim's mother -- wants justice. Matt Henson has more.

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Roxanne Stratton visits the site where the body of her son Jason Wing was found Thursday afternoon. ((Roxanne Stratton/Jason Wing's Mother tc 6:55 "I don't want to believe it was my son, he's only 21.")) The young man from Fort Covington had not been seen since August 2010. ((Roxanne Stratton/Jason Wing's Mother 7:04 "Living hell. I knew something was wrong. He always called.")) Police located Wing's remains at this private camp on Grantville Road in Norfolk. They say Wing's friend - 37 year old Dustin Trimm - shot and buried Wing's body on the property in late August or early September of 2010. Police suspected foul play from the beginning and said Trimm was the focus of their investigation. ((Capt. Robert LaFountain/N.Y. State Police 22:06 "Our investigation found several discrepancies in the accounts of witnesses as to where he was last seen and the circumstances in which he apparently left the area.")) Police would not say what led them to dig at the site where Wing's body was found. Neighbors say investigators recently visited the camp - which is owned by a friend of Trimm's. They claim the site is commonly used to burn tires and other trash. ((Raymond Premo/Lives Near Murder Scene tc :50 "There were cops over there, maybe in September and there were rumors going on then.")) Investigators say they have not ruled out additional arrests in the case. County prosecutors say multiple factors were behind the murder -- but they won't specify. ((Capt. Robert LaFountain/N.Y. State Police 23:29 "We do have a motive however it will not be disclosed.")) Wing's mother hopes justice comes soon for her son. ((Roxanne Stratton/Jason Wing's Mother tc 6:10 "I want Dustin to pay for what he did to my son.")) Matt Henson - Channel 3 News - Norfolk - NY

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The state put in a request 4 years ago to make more door decals for state trooper cruisers -- but a major change in the seal is stirring up controversy. Molly Smith joins us now with more on what happened. Keagan -- the job was given to the prison print shop in Windsor years ago -- but a southern Vermont state trooper just recently noticed the altered artwork.

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This seal is donned on the doors of hundreds of state police cruisers -- but a recent adaptation is upsetting the force. One of the spots on the cow is in the shape of a PIG -- a derogatory term some use in reference to police -- and the corrections commissioner says an inmate is most likely to blame. ((AP Our offender work program produces thousands of pieces of material every year. Quality furniture, paper, business cards. Something like this is kind of a black eye.)) The image was first drawn up back in 2008 -- but this version was just recently printed off for new decals -- and placed on about 10 cruisers. ((AP what we know if we have a computerized file of the image. It is one particular image, one particular size decal. It is not all of the things we produce for the Vermont State Police.)) Pallito says the computer program used to design these templates is fairy high tech, and only a small pool of inmates or staff members would know how to do this -- but he says that doesn't mean tracking them down will be any easier. ((AP given the rate at which our population turns over at corrections, actually finding that person may be a little tricky, but we are still going to investigate it and see if we cant find out.)) In the mean time he says their workers will replace the 60 miss prints -- and all of the affected vehicles will have new seals by Monday -- at a cost of about $800 dollars to tax payers.

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Pallito says who ever is responsible will face disciplinary sanctions -- and possibly criminal penalties for the misuse of state property. He says for now all the corrections department can do is focus on quality control for the future.

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A federal health care ruling isn't sitting well with parts of Vermont's religious community. Starting this summer -- health care plans for most employers -- must cover birth control. Many catholics are now speaking out.

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((nats of hail mary)) Every Wednesday morning -- like clockwork -- these Catholics stand vigil outside Planned Parenthood in Burlington -- on a mission to help bring an end to abortion. ((sot)) Now -- they're taking up another fight. Starting next fall -- federal law will require all health insurance plans cover contraceptives for women -- without a co-pay. And catholic colleges and hospitals are not exempt -- even though the church considers it morally wrong to prevent conception by any means. ((Jamey Toner/CAtholic: In my opinion, it's unamerican.")) ((12:13-23 Agnes Clift: Catholic: "I believe as a Catholic the church needs to be firm in their teachings, and they have been and this seems like persecution to me.")) But others disagree. ((NATS: 20:42 "WE've definitely come a long way.")) Jill Krowinski is with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. She is lauding the human health services ruling -- calling it a win for public health. ((19:04-11 Jill Krowinski/Planned Parenthood of New England: "when you improve access to birth control it prevents unintended pregnancies, so you have less abortions.")) ((17:29-42 Keagan Harsha: "but some say this infringes upon their religious freedom...." Krowinski:"let's be clear, this doesn't require anyone to dispense it or use it. It simply ensures women have access to affordable health care.")) ((34:04-14 Keagan Harsha/Winooski: "vermont's Catholic bishop declined our request for an interview about the ruling, but he is urging Catholics to take a stand. This letter was sent to the state's 75 catholic parishes last week.")) In it -- Bishop Salvatore Matono urges Catholics work to reverse the law... saying quote... "even those who are not in agreement with the Church's teaching .... cannot be allowed to force religious institutions to sponsor and pay for procedures and rulings which are contrary to those teachings." **GFX** Ironically -- while most bishops oppose the law -- many catholics support it. According to a HART research Poll -- 77 percent of Catholic women support the benefit -- and 98 percent of all catholic women have used contraceptives. **END GFX** But this group says that doesn't make it right.... ((15:51-54 None of us are perfect, especially Catholics.")) And they vow to continue to their mission ((nats of singing ))-- hoping the law will ultimately be reversed.

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St. Michael's college is Vermont's largest catholic employer outside of the diocese. Unlike most catholic schools -- contraceptives are covered under the college's insurance plan.

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Burlington is hosting the 20th annual Winter Festival this weekend. As usual -- there will be live entertainment, games -- and the much anticipated -- snow sculpting competition. But -- there's no snow! So organizers are turning to local hockey rinks -- and trucking it in. The U-S women's Hockey Team will also be at the Festival on Saturday -- with ice skating for kids.

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Today: Some AM sun Snow showers late Highs: 27 to 34 Wind: Light & variable Tonight: Scattered snow showers Dusting to 2" Lows: 15 to 22 Wind: NW 5 to 10 mph Saturday: Partly cloudy Highs: 25 to 32 Wind: NNW 5 to 15 mph Extended: Sunday: Chance for AM snow showers Then some clearing Lows: 5 to 15 Highs: 25 to 35 Monday: Partly cloudy Lows: 10 to 20 Highs: 30s Tuesday: Partly cloudy Lows: 10 to 20 Highs: 20s Hyper-Extended: Wednesday: Partly cloudy Lows: 0 to 10 Highs: 20s Thursday: Partly sunny Chance for snow showers Lows: 5 to 15 Highs: 30s

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Republican candidates are canvassing in Nevada ahead of tomorrow's caucuses... As Mitt Romney hopes to continue momentum after a high-profile endorsement. Tara Mergener has the latest.

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(nats: Romney) At a packed rally in Reno... Mitt Romney called on voters to help keep his momentum going. (SOT: Mitt Romney/R-Candidate for President) "IT WOULD REALLY BE HELPFUL IF NEVADA DID THE SAME THING FLORIDA DID AND GIVE ME A BOOST GOING ON SO GET OUT THERE IN CAUCUS!" The former Massachusetts Governor heads into tomorrow's caucuses with a solid double digit lead... and the backing of Donald Trump. (SOT: Donald Trump) "MITT, HE'S TOUGH, HE'S SMART, HE'S SHARP. HE'S NOT GOING TO ALLOW BAD THINGS TO CONTINUE TO HAPPEN." Romney seemed almost surprised as he accepted the real estate mogul's endorsement Thursday. (SOT: Mitt Romney/R-Candidate for President) "THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN'T IMAGINE HAPPENING IN YOUR LIFE, UH THIS IS ONE OF THEM." Earlier, Newt Gingrich's campaign had suggested the former House Speaker would be the one getting Trump's support. (STANDUP: Tara Mergener/CBS News/Washington) A MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS POLLED LAST MONTH SAID TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT WOULD HAVE NO IMPACT ON THEIR DECISION. INSTEAD, MOST VOTERS ARE CONCERNED WITH THE STRUGGLING ECONOMY. (nats:) Gingrich tried to tap into those worries at a manufacturing plant Thursday. (SOT: Newt Gingrich/R-Candidate for President) "I REALLY BELIEVE WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT THE VERY POOR, UNLIKE GOVERNOR. ROMNEY. He again brought up comments Romney made earlier this week. The frontrunner said he wasn't concerned about the poor because they have a safety net. (SOT: Newt Gingrich/R-Candidate for President) "WHAT THE POOR NEED IS A TRAMPOLINE SO THEY CAN SPRING UP AND QUIT BEING POOR."//"I'M FOR REPLACING THAT SAFETY NET WITH A TRAMPOLINE." Gingrich is hoping to "bounce back" himself tomorrow with a win in Nevada. Tara Mergener, for CBS News, Washington

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New Hampshire enjoyed a good tax month in January. Receipts were 14 million dollars above projections. Most of that is due to business tax receipts, but the state also received 800-thousand dollars more than projected from the tax on hotels and restaurant meals. It came as surprising news to many in state government -- because of the lack of snow to boost tourism.

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A 9-year-old from Maine is back home -- after months of recovery --from an historic transplant surgery. Alannah Shevenell had 6 organs removed -- in an attempt stop a tumor from spreading through her abdomen. The girls stomach, liver, spleen, small intestine, pancreas, and a portion of her esophagus were all taken out in october. The surgery was performed at Children's Hospital Boston -- and is believed to be the largest number of organs every transplanted at one time in new england. Sevenell says she's feeling just fine.

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Kids at the Williston central school -- got a taste of the south yesterday. After practicing courtesy and respect -- they were rewarded with a special Creole concert. Gina Bullard has more.

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The music... ((nat)) The Mardi Gras beads ... And we can't forget the accents... ((nat Terrance Simien)) Its feels more like the deep south than Vermont. (51:02:20) ((Sierra Polley/Student "it was awesome")) Grammy Award winners Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Band helped the Williston Central School find their inner Zydeco Thursday. ((nat)) It a unique form of folk music using both French and English. It evolved from Creole music from Louisiana in the 19th century. (16:43:15) ((Terrance Simien "lead instrument number one is what i have around my neck -- this is an accordion")) ((nat frotwa)) (17:07:14) ((Terrance Simien "frotwa is french it means rub board. this was created for this style music")) And this party has a purpose -- it was earned. Students here participate in a program called Be Smart -- positive behavior like being respectful earns students a bead -- those beads get collected - and counted. Once the kids have 10-thousand beads -- they get to celebrate. (52:06:17) ((Jackie Parks/Prinicpal WCS "this whole program started as the school coming together and wanting to acknowledge students for their positive behaviors")) (50:00:20) ((Noah Lemieux/Student "i thought it was great. it was really fun - he was throwing all the things out")) This time it's concert -- other times it's dance party -- or extra time at recess. This is their 4th Be Smart celebration -- but we were told -- the best yet. (53:24:18) ((Jackie Parks/Prinicpal WCS "this was a gift from the sky to be honest.")) (51:23:08) ((Sierra Polley/Student " gb-so was it a celebration or what? SP-yes i was awesome")) And by all the smiles, dancing and singing -- it's easy to see why. (51:05:17) ((Sierra Polley/Student "i thought it was really cool how they got everyone so excited and i really liked the music it was really fun")) A big reward -- and a history lesson on Creole that's hard to forget. ((nat crazy kids)) Gina Bullard Channel 3 News Williston.

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graduation season is a few months away but 12 years ago today a group of middlebury mid semester graduates found a way to make their ceremony special.

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the group of graduates strapped on their skis and headed to the snowbowl for a special ceremony IN THE SNOW! 2 by 2 they loaded the chair lift -- in their cap and gowns then slowly snaked their way down the slope to receive their diplomas. One of the grads said theres something unique about pomp and circumstance in the snow...

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((YOU PLANNED THIS RIGHT? The skiing yes I planned it. Is there something special about this? Special yes! It is the best way to graduate!))

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Doctors at the University of Vermont say results from a new stroke study out of Italy are promising. The research showed magnet therapy may help re-train the brain -- and improve recovery. Bridget Barry Caswell has more.

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They are the number one cause of adult disability in the country -- and the third largest killer. Each year -- more than 800-thousand Americans suffer a stroke. And when they strike the right side of the brain, it's the left side of the body that's affected -- the side that controls a person's visual and spatial skills. Some people can't even find their own left land. (1:33) ((Dr. Mark Gorman/UVM-FAHC Neurologist: It also makes it difficult to come back from a stroke - to rehabilitate. If you can't recognize that you have a problem it's difficult to work towards a solution.)) Solutions have so far been limited, but now a new study shows magnets may help stimulate the brain to heal faster. (3:03) ((Gorman: This technique -- transcranial magnetic stimulation actually does not involve medication. What it is is taking a magnetic coil that's slightly larger than one's hand, placing it in the area over the scalp and turning it on. Basically it will introduce a magnetic field that creates electrical activity under the coil and so in that way it stimulates the brain externally.)) (graphic) It was a small study, but overall -- participants who received the magnet therapy improved about 16 percent immediately following treatment. Two weeks after treatment -- even better. Doctors saw a 22-percent improvement. They say the electricity helps balance out activity on both sides of the brain -- after one side gets overloaded following a stroke. (4:44) ((Gorman: Absolutely it's very exciting. You have to remember this was more or less a small exploratory study and so it involved 20 patients, 10 of whom actually received the TMS therapy, but it's very exciting and especially something that doesn't involve medications and can be done relatively easily. So I bet it will spur a lot of activity in the area.)) A dose of hope for those who suffer and survive the third largest killer in the country... A new therapy to treat stroke-related disability. BBC, Ch. 3 News, Btn

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Still to come as the news continues this morning..... A teenager is charged with trying to assault a staff member at his school.// the university of vermont gets set to pick a new president.// and governor shumlin predicts the outcome of this year's super bowl. //

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But before we get to those stories -- let's take a quick look at how the weather is shaping up this morning.

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Police say they've solved a year-and-a-half old missing person's case in Franklin County, New York. The body of 21- year old Jason Wing was found Thursday in a private camp in Norfolk. Police say Wing's friend - 37 year old Dustin Trimm - shot and buried Wing's body on the property in late August or early September of 2010. Police arrested Trimm Wednesday night and charged him with the murder. Investigators say they have not ruled out additional arrests in the case.

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A fast moving fire destroyed an old dairy farm this morning. It happened just after midnight at the Bassett Farm off of route 12 in woodstock. Firefighters say the antique farm complex is a total loss. Crews from eight departments spent more than two hours battling the blaze. There's no word yet on what started the fire.

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A missing deer head trophy is dividing hunters -- and some lawmakers at the statehouse. As Keith McGilvery reports -- the deer head disappeared -- after hanging in the same spot -- for nearly a decade.

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The halls and walls of Vermont's state house are filled with portraits, busts, and other decorations. But it's what's no longer on display that has some upset. ((01 2311. Clint Gray Vermont Federation of Sportsmen Club "I came here to testify on a bill and it wasn't there")) This deer head that was mounted in the Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources Committee Room for nearly a decade was taken down last year. ((01 2633 Clint Gray Vermont Federation of Sportsmen Club "It's a symbol of what the Vermont fish and wildlife committee is")) The president of Vermont's Federation of Sportsmen says the move was out of bounds. ((01 2409 Clinton Gray Vermont Federation of Sportsmen Club "This particular mount was put here by resolution, joint resolution by the house and the senate.")) Former Committee Chair Robert Helm helped bring the deer to the state house- and initially supported its recent move to the Department of Fish and Wildlife by current Chair David Deen, but he now admits he made a mistake. ((Rep. Robert Helm "Anybody with any type of deer hunting history in their blood will say jeez we really think that should be off in that committee room.")) Representative Jim McCullough says he was behind the push to change the committee room's decor. ((Rep. Jim McCullough Williston" 01 1355 "What led to it quite honestly was my concern that we needed more balance in our room.")) He and other members felt the relatively small space needed to more accurately reflect all the committee has on its docket. ((01 1311 Rep. Jim McCullough Williston "The balance that we currently have now has bears, has fish it has ducks and it also has art.")) The wall that where the deer used to be - is now home to this image of kids fishing that once filled the cover of Vermont Life Magazine. ((Rep. Kate Webb Shelburne 01 1818 "The picture represents Vermont tradition it represents the past and it's also represents the future.")) Rep. Kate Webb says folks need to focus on the bigger picture. ((Rep. Kate Webb in Shelburne 01 2041"There are really big issues that we're facing this year and I would really hope that we would not make decorating a committee room a big issue this year.")) But supporters say the deer head is more than a decoration. ((Clint Gray Vermont Federation of Sportsman Club 01 2524 "They have to follow what it was put there for it was put there for eternity and it's supposed to be maintained and clean.")) but until lawmakers sort this all out-- this buck will continue reside outside state house walls. Keith McGilvery, Channel 3 News in Montpelier.

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After tropical storm Irene the deer head was moved from the Fish and Wildlife offices in Waterbury to the Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton. We reached out to current Fish, Wildlife, and Water Resources Chair, David Deen for comment on the resolution that calls for the deer to stay at the state house- but have not heard back.

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A Franklin County, new york man is behind bars -- after authorities say harassed and threatened a woman and her 14 year old daughter online. Steve Kolnsberg was first arrested in 2009 -- after authorities say he stalked a 12 year old girl and tried to lure her into some woods in the town of queensbury. Now -- the brighton man has allegedly started sending harassing emails and letters to the girl and her mother. The 55 year old is facing 10 misdemeanor counts of aggravated harassment.

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Police say a 13 year-old student tried to sexually assault a staff member at the Milton Middle High School. Officers responded -- and arrested student. He's charged with attempted sexual assault and unlawful restraint. The female victim was not injured. The teen will be arraigned in juvenile court -- today.

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The University of Vermont is whittling down the list of candidates vying to become the school's next president. The Presidential Search Committee will meet today -- and is expected to recommend two of the five finalists to the board of trustees. That board will then meet this weekend to try and pick a new leader for the college. That selection likely won't be announced until march -- until a contract can be negotiated.

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The city of Burlington FAILED to respond to questions from Vermont's Sate Auditor. Tom Salmon sent questionnaires to more than two dozen municipalities, schools and other organizations -- that receive state funding. Salmon says Burlington was the only one -- that failed to respond. He says it's surprising that Burlington be aloof about financial accounting -- given its recent track record. Salmon was referring to the city's troubles with Burlington Telecom.

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Superbowl Sunday is almost here -- and it seems like most everyone has a prediction on the big game. That includes Governor Shumlin. Shumlin recently sat on a panel with NewYork Governor Andrew Cuomo -- and shared his thoughts about Sunday's matchup. The patriots are predicted to win Sunday's big game -- but not by much. They're three point favorites in Las Vegas.

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State police were pranked -- by prisoners. Pigs popped up on the Vermont state seal -- that appears on the doors of state police cruisers. Someone turned a spot on the traditional cow into a pig. Inmates in the Winsdor prison print shop -- are suspected of being the ones behind the swine. The decals were produced at the prison.

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((Andy Pallito/Vermont Corrections Commissioner: And I apologize to them. I think it's really unfortunate that somebody took it upon themselves to reach out and do this to them)) About 30 cruisers have the prankster pigs. The corrections commissioner says it will cost about 800 dollars to replace the decals. And -- because turnover at the prisons is so frequent -- it could be difficult to pin down what inmates were involved.

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the state police do not see this as a laughing matter -- but most of our viewers do -- we really only saw a few comments like this one from.. Jon Meachem -- What a total lack of respect for law enforcement these low life's already cost enough to house and feed now tax payer dollars will have to pay to have it fixed. Krystal Marshall Its a harmless joke. Everyone has the right to be funny whether some people think its funny of not. Grant they put themselves there for bad choices but those places are depressing they need a little light in their life somewhere. viewers are upset about having to foot the 800-dollar bill to replace the 30 decals ... Chad Graves The person who was in charge and who was getting paid ,BY TAX PAYERS ALREADY... Should pay for new decals because he wasn't doing his JOB and should be held responsible for it, if he or she or both dosent have to pay ,then neither should tax payers!!!! Lisa Lawrence my point is that 30 got onto vehicles and i'm not exactly sure how long after it was before all this was discovered. Should they have done it no, but someone also was not checking things on the outside either. My question is: How many people do you think would have noticed this out on the highway?

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The UVM Winter Carnival opens today with the men's and women's Giant Slalom at Stowe. Mike has a preview in our sportswrap.

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The Cats are 2 for 2 in Carnival wins this season. The competition continues with the slalom tomorrow at Stowe, while the nordic events will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Trapp Family Lodge. This will be the first time Vermont has skied in a home meet since last year's NCAA Championships. UVM entered those championships ranked first, but had a disappointing sixth place overall finish. Seniors like Caitlin Patterson have already put that result in the rear view mirror. Patterson with 2 second place finishes last weekend at UNH. Meanwhile, newcomers like Stowe's Bobby Farrell on the alpine side are fitting right in. He's already got a win in the slalom this season and is looking for bigger and better things this weekend. ------------------ Vermont men's hockey team visits ninth ranked UMass-Lowell for a two game series tonight and tomorrow night. In a season to forget...Vermont's game with Lowell at Gutterson in January was one of the few bright moments as the Cats rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third to win 3-2 in overtime.

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The end of life bill is on the docket once again. It would allow terminally ill patients to decide with their doctor -- how and when to die. The concept is controversial -- and lawmakers voted it down 5 years ago. Susie Steimle takes a look at the political struggle in her special report -- Right to Die.

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Former Vermont representative Peter Mallory inherited his political will from his Uncle, U.S. Congressman Richard Mallory. ((Peter Mallory: He was a model that I knew I would never match but it was worth trying (laughs) 10:53-11:05)) Congressman Mallory served sixty years in public office, most of that time was spent in Vermont as a selectman, speaker of the house, senator, commissioner and secretary. Mallory spent the last years of his life fighting to give Vermonters the right to die -- little did he know he'd want the right himself someday. ((Peter Mallory: He had metastasized prostate cancer it metastasized to his spine and he had a terminal diagnosis 02:30-02:39)) If the end of life bill had passed in 2007 Mallory could have elected to die at the hands of a physician -- instead, determined not to deteriorate before his family, he took death into his own hands and committed suicide in September of 2011. ((Peter Mallory: He made the choices he had always spoken of as being the choices he would prefer and that he would like other people to have the opportunity to make within the law 02:48-03:02)) ((Susie Steimle: At the start of the 2012 session the Senate Judiciary committee made this list of their top priorities for the session, the end of life bill wasn't on it)) ((Sen. Dick Sears: there is not enough support for the bill either in the senate or in my committee 01:02:01-01:02:06)) The bill sits before the senate judiciary committee, Sen. Sears says that's where it will stay, he's one of several powerful senators against the bill -- like President Pro Tem John Campbell. ((Sen John Campbell/President Pro Tem: We're dealing with giving somebody immunity to manslaughter which is huge its one of the major laws it's a major felony 06:36-06:46)) The bill would make physicians assisting terminally ill patients with ending their lives immune from any charges, Sen. Campbell says this is one of many issues he has with the legislation, other concerns are more personal. ((Sen. John Campbell: quite frankly the last couple of days my mom was in terrible pain it was incredibly hard to watch 27:15-27:21)) Campbell promised his mother on her deathbed that he wouldn't pass this bill, so he's staying out of the debate. He says he won't use his powers as the President Pro tem on either side of the debate. But he agrees with Sears that there's too much on the senate's plate to take on this controversial bill. ((Sen. John Campbell: It would absolutely take away from what we're trying to do, balance the budget, trying to figure out how to not raise taxes, how to get through irene, how to save kids from opiate addictions 30:46-30:58)) ((Sen. Richard McCormack: The Vermont senate is perfectly capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time we not only can do many jobs at once we do many jobs at once 45:41-45:51)) Sen. Richard McCormack says the excuse that there's too much before the senate is a cop-out. It's what many said during the session in which same-sex marriage passed -- ironically Senator Campbell sponsored that bill. ((Sen. Richard McCormack: the argument that we don't have the votes therefore we're not going to push the bill is really dodging our duty as a senate our job is to consider bills on their merits 45:01-45:14)) ((Sen. John Campbell: if it did come to the floor and if it lost they would be really hard pressed to bring it back up again so if i really wanted to block this knowing the way the votes aren't there thats the way to do it but I'm not going to do that. 31:42-31:56)) Campbell says not only are there legal concerns with this bill it invokes a gray area that would bring up lengthy debate and make the bill even more difficult to pass. One area of concern? A patient must make two oral requests and be deemed terminal and given six months or less to live to be administered lethal drugs from a physician. ((Sen. John Campbell: I look at people who suffer from alzheimers, they wouldn't be able to use this bill, people who couldn't vocally tell the doctor could not use this bill 19:02-19:14)) ((Sen. Richard Sears: requiring someone to determine that you're within six months to death, I'm not sure that we have that good of system that can determine taht, i've heard of a lot of people that were told they had 4-5 months to live and lived for years 01:03:51-01:04:04)) Now advocates say even though patients unable to make oral requests would not benefit from this bill it has the potential to end suffering for others who are terminally ill. Supporters say at this point its up to the public, call your legislators and let them know where you want this bill to go. SS C3 News

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((Capt. Robert LaFountain/N.Y. State Police 22:06 "Our investigation found several discrepancies in the accounts of witnesses as to where he was last seen and the circumstances in which he apparently left the area.")) ((Roxanne Stratton/Jason Wing's Mother tc 6:55 "I don't want to believe it was my son, he's only 21.")) ((Roxanne Stratton/Jason Wing's Mother tc 6:10 "I want Dustin to pay for what he did to my son.")) Investigators say they have not ruled out additional arrests in the case.

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New rules are hoping to help retirees manage and receive their saved funds from 401ks -- Alexis Christoforous has more in our moneywatch.

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THE STOCK MARKET TOOK A BREATHER AS INVESTORS WAIT FOR THE JANUARY JOBS REPORT. THE CONSENSUS IS THAT THE U-S ECONOMY ADDED AROUND 170-THOUSAND JOBS LAST MONTH AND THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINED AT 8 AND A HALF PERCENT. IN DECEMBER, EMPLOYERS ADDED 200-THOUSAND JOBS. AHEAD OF THAT REPORT: THE DOW SLIPPED 11 THE NASDAQ ROSE 11 TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER IS DEFENDING THE NATION'S FINANCIAL REFORMS. HE SAYS TIGHTER REGULATIONS ARE MAKING THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM STRONGER AND SAFER. GEITHNER ALSO SAYS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HOPES TO MAKE PROGRESS THIS YEAR IN ITS EFFORTS TO WIND DOWN MORTGAGE GIANTS FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC. THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS HOPING NEW RULES WILL HELP RETIREES. ONE PROPOSAL WOULD MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE WITH 401(K) PLANS TO RECEIVE A PORTION OF THEIR FUNDS AS AN ANNUITY -- THAT'S A PLAN THAT PAYS OUT REGULARLY OVER A LIFETIME. ANOTHER WOULD MAKE FEES CHARGED IN 401(K) PLANS MORE TRANSPARENT. MORTGAGE RATES HAVE HIT ANOTHER RECORD LOW, THE NINTH TIME THAT'S HAPPENED IN THE LAST YEAR. BUT EVEN WITH THE CHEAPEST RATES IN HISTORY, THE HOUSING MARKET REMAINS DEPRESSED. FREDDIE MAC SAYS THE RATE ON THE 30-YEAR LOAN DROPPED TO 3.87 PERCENT THIS WEEK AND A 15-YEAR FIXED MORTGAGE FELL TO 3.14 PERCENT. THAT'S YOUR MW, FOR MORE, GO TO CBSMW.COM. AT THE NYSE, I'M AC

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Vermont's two senators are fighting to keep the cost of college from soaring even higher. Many students already face big financial challenges before they take on college loans. Now -- the interest rate on federal Stafford loans is set to double. A 2007 law that slashed the rate from 6-point-8 percent to 3-point-4 percent will expire this summer. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders introduced legislation Wednesday that will keep the lower rate in place.

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graduation season is a few months away but 12 years ago today a group of middlebury mid semester graduates found a way to make their ceremony special.

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((YOU PLANNED THIS RIGHT? The skiing yes I planned it. Is there something special about this? Special yes! It is the best way to graduate!))

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Bob Gleason can boast that he has one of the oldest business in Enosburgh, making the men in the community...look just fine. Joe Carroll has his story in this weeks Super Senior.

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Bob Gleason has one of the shortest commutes of anyone in Enosburgh. He leaves his childhood home for his place of business ....arrival time 30 seconds. (2:42) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, I have a lot of customers for over 50 years)) It's the original "man cave" the barbershop. (22:22) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, I thought I would wear out before the chair would wear out, but I think the chair is going to go first. )) Call it what you want ...rustic, vintage... (13:30) ((nat sot of the register)) or just plain comfortable....it's what you might expect from the only barbershop in town, there isn't a sign out front or even a phone ...it's walk-ins only. (:05) ((Stuart Gleason getting into chair)) (:36) This morning it's a family affair. ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, Who is he? He happens to be my brother)) He's can't count how many times he's trimmed his older brother Stuart's hair ... Bob has been cutting in Franklin County since the 50's. (3:08) ((nat sot of shaving hair)) (3:45) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, My customers petty much have the same...what's that? Short fairly close.)) Shortly after he built his shop back in the early 70's, business hit a dry patch....it was the hippy movement and even middle aged men let their hair hang down. (4:12) ((Bob Gleason/ Super Senior, that's when business got kind of shaky.)) He had to find other jobs to supplement the business, from a part time game warden to the head of the ski patrol at Jay. .. through that time he never forgot HIS business and his PASSION, the barbershop. (5:43) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, Well you meet a lot of people, there are a lot of stories)) (11:45) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, Who's got the better hair? I have! )) A little brotherly bashing... (12:27) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, you look 5 years younger.)) all for 10 bucks. (13:41) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, there you go.)) (24:53) ((Joe Carroll/WCAX What do you think of my hair? Pretty good style...probably could use a haircut.)) No haircut for me...in fact Bob has as much business as he wants. Not knowing how much longer he's going to be sheering and styling, taking it day by day. (19:23) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, Some morning I'm going to wake up and say well that's it.)) Yesterday was a monumental day for the Gleason family...he and his wife have been married for 60 years. The celebration though was muted...in fact Yvette doesn't remember the anniversary. (20:25) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, Does she recognize you? No.)) she's had Alzheimer's for years and is living in a nursing home. (20:12) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, I took care of her for as long as I could)) He sees her a least 4 times a week in Saint Albans. He remains positive, even giving advice to a younger barber who stopped in. (37:44) ((Jeff Wetmore/Barber, it's definitely a dying breed kind of thing, but at the same time I'm proud to be in it.) Bob is proud too, the 81-year-old doesn't know if someone will take over the business, but that's ok...he has the memories and the stories to last him a lifetime. (30:27) ((Bob Gleason/Super Senior, just keep doing what your doing, keep active that's the thing)). Grand advice in a small shop from a big man. Joe Carroll, Channel 3 News, Enosburgh.

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But before we get to those stories -- let's take a quick look at how the weather is shaping up this morning.

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A statehouse controversy -- over a missing deer head. The trophy used to be on the wall in the Fish, Wildlife and Water Resources committee room. Its been there for about ten years. But -- Committee chair David Deen and some other members of the committee decided it was time to move the big deer out of the small room - and replace it with an image of kids fishing. Hunters don't like the move. They say a joint house-senate resolution put the deer in the committee room - forever. For now -- the deer head is at a conservation camp -- in Castleton.

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A popular breast cancer awareness organization is taking a lot of heat for its recent decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. Betty Ngyuen has more in our worldwatch.

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(takevo) Most of the Republican presidential candidates will be campaigning in Nevada today ahead of tomorrow's caucuses. Thursday, frontrunner Mitt Romney picked up a big endorsement in Las Vegas from Donald Trump. Just hours earlier, Newt Gingrich's campaign had suggested the real estate mogul would be backing the former House Speaker. (wipevo) The House is expected to take up a measure next week that would formally ban lawmakers and their staff from insider trading. Senate members passed the so-called Stock Act on Thursday with a 96 to 3 vote. The bill gained momentum following a report on CBS' 60 Minutes. (wipevo) One of the largest breast cancer charities in the nation is facing backlash over its decision to stop giving grants to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has been swamped with negative emails and Facebook postings following its move. The organization denies that it buckled under pressure from anti-abortion groups. Thursday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pledged up to 250-thousand dollars to Planned Parenthood to offset funds that were cut. ### Those are some of today's top stories. I'm Betty Nguyen - CBS News - New York

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The UVM Winter Carnival opens today with the men's and women's Giant Slalom at Stowe. Mike has a preview in our sportswrap.

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Welcome back. Valentines day in just 11 days away -- and if you are in the mood to make your sweetie something special -- our guest has some tips. Chef Courtney Contos joins us this morning. So you say the drug store box of chocolates doesn't say I love you the way home made treats do?

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A new york man is behind bars -- after authorities say harassed and threatened a woman and her 14 year old daughter online. Steve Kolnsberg was first arrested in 2009 -- after authorities say he stalked a 12 year old girl and tried to lure her into some woods in the town of queensbury. Now -- the Brighton man has allegedly started sending harassing emails and letters to the girl and her mother. The 55 year old is facing 10 misdemeanor counts of aggravated harassment.

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A Montreal woman faces charges -- after customs agents say she was smuggling designer drugs into Vermont. Bath salts have become popular around the country. Vermont has not seen a lot of problems with the designer stimulants here -- but the state just banned them. Agents say 23-year-old Ann Gagnon-Lucierwas trying to get into the US at the North Troy crossing -- when they found 45 grams of bath salts.

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