Sun 11 P.M. News Script

Sun 13-MAY-2012 11 P.M. News Script

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Good evening and thank you for joining us, I'm Adam Sullivan. A frustrating day for drivers in South Burlington and MORE delays are expected. It was bumper to bumper traffic along the entire eastbound side of Interstate-189 -- in some cases stretching all the way back to the I-89. The gridlock was triggered by an accident last night. Police say a drunk driver went over the concrete curb at the intersection of Route 7 and smashed into a utility pole -- leaving a trail of wreckage in front of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The lights at the intersection remained out of commission most of the day Sunday. The driver of the car -- Philip Henry of South Burlington -- was taken to the hospital -- and faces a DUI charge. Sunday evening, Burlington police said that, although the traffic signals will function, they will not function as efficiently as normal. Commuters should plan for delays Monday morning.

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Police have identified the women killed in an accident on Interstate 89 yesterday. It happened in North Royalton. Police say the driver -- 21 year old Elizabeth Wells of Proctorsville -- and her passenger -- Steven Pierre of Manchester New Hampshire -- were ejected from the vehicle. Wells was pronounced dead at the scene. Pierre was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center-- and was last listed in stable condition. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. However-- witnesses told police the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed prior to the accident. Police says neither occupant was wearing a seat belt.

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A firefighter's home went up in smoke and flames in Newport Center. Officials say the fire-- on Number 12 Road-- was reported just before midnight Saturday. Upwards of forty firefighters from surrounding towns responded, but were unable to save the recently constructed home.

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((Chief Kirk Flynn / Newport Center Fire Dept.: "When I approached the scene we had heavy fire showing, and unfortunetly most of the house was already fully involved when we got here. The sad part is this is a firefigther from Newport Center so it really hits home for us and the crews have done an excellent job.")) No official word on the cause, but the chief says there is a strong possibility it was caused to a bonfire that got out of control.

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The Nation's highest ranking military officer-- General Martin Dempsey-- addressed the graduating class at Norwich University today. His message-- succeed. ((nat pop - pomp and circumstance)) About 400 students, half of whom are cadets, received their diplomas today. Dempsey is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In his commencement address he challenged graduates to do their best whether on the battlefield-- or in the boardroom. And- he offered three principles which he said should guide their actions.

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((3:09:28 - 3:10:01 Gen. Martin Dempsey - Chairman Military Joint Chiefs of Staff: "I ask you - actually I urge you - to be leaders of character as so many of your Norwich grads before have become. Live a uncommon life, with consequence, build trust in every relationship and everything you do. Not for yourselves but for your country. Good luck to each of you. I admire you and I salute your accomplishments. Thanks in advance for what you're going to do because I trust you.")) More than one hundred of the graduating cadets are already commissioned into the armed services. The school's valedictorian-- on the other hand-- plans on teaching elementary school students in Swanton next year. Students at several other schools throughout the state also graduated this weekend.

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It's crunch time for lawmakers who want to pass a public school funding amendment in New Hampshire. The legislature is seeking more control over school spending. But they only have until the end of the month to come up with a final measure that would go before voters later this year. Formal negotiations begin next week, but private talks are already under way. Republican leaders question if the voters are there to override a potential veto by Governor John Lynch.

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At least three executives at JPMorgan Chase are reportedly on their way out after bad trades cost the bank two-billion dollars. Duarte Geraldino has the latest from New York.

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The Wall Street Journal reports three executives at JPMorgan Chase will resign in the wake of a two billion dollar trading loss. Including the chief investment officer. The shake-up follows an apology from the man who runs the nation's largest bank. ( Jamie Dimon/JPMorgan Chase CEO - NBC ) "WE MADE A TERRIBLE, EGREGIOUS MISTAKE AND THERE'S ALMOST NO EXCUSE FOR IT." A UK based trader for JP Morgan Chase nicknamed the "London Whale" managed the investments. (:24-:29)(SOT Jamie Dimon/JPMorgan Chase CEO NBC 09:05:15) " THE STRATEGY THAT WE HAD WAS BARELY VETTED, IT WAS BADLY MONITORED, IT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED." C-E-O Jaime Dimon says - last month - he was wrong to ignore warning signs.But, he says the bank is not in danger of failing. (Jamie Dimon/JPMorgan Chase CEO - NBC) "WE ARE STILL GOING TO EARN A LOT OF MONEY THIS QUARTER. SO IT ISN'T LIKE THE COMPANY IS JEOPARDIZED. WE HURT OURSELVES AND OUR CREDIBILITY YES. AND THAT WE HAVE TO FULLY EXPECT AND PAY THE PRICE FOR THAT." (:47-:54) (STANDUP DUARTE GERALDINO/NYC) That's already happening - the price of J-P Morgan Chase's stock dropped almost ten percent on Friday. And, The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation. More than three years after the financial crisis some lawmakers say the banking industry is still taking on too much risk. A former Wall Street regulator agrees. (1:06-1:15)(SOT MICHAEL GREENBERGER/FORMER WALL STREET REGULATOR) "JPMORGAN CHASE AND JAMIE DIMON ARE THE BRIGHTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM. IF THEY HAVE THIS PROBLEM GOD KNOWS HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THESE PROBLEMS AND THIS COULD LEAD US RIGHT BACK TO WHERE WE WERE IN 2008." Lawmakers backing a finacial overhal bill set to go in effect this summer.. are pushing for a final version that will prevent the kind of trading that led to this two billion dollar loss. Duarte Geraldino for CBS News, New York.

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coming up on tonight news... A new year for Shelburne farms... plus... It could be the end of the road for Rutland Regional's in-patient rehab.. First here's Dave with the weather...

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Shelburne Farms reopened for the season this Mother's Day. The 14- HUNDRED acre working farm on the shores of Lake Champlain was turned into a non profit 40 years ago. It's dedicated to sharing a message about stewardship of the land. Today it offers a range of activities, ranging from wagon and walking tours of the property-- to meals and lodging. It's a popular destination for field trips from area schools, as well as for visitors from around the world

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The public will be updated this week on the region's deer population. Over 12 thousand deer were taken by hunters during the 2011 season. The hearings will include a detailed look at those hunting results and recommendations for permitting and this year's youth season. The first hearing will be held on Monday at the St. Albans Town Educational Center. The other will take place on Tuesday in Springfield at the Riverside Junior High School cafeteria. The are hosted by the Fish and Wildlife Department.

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Rehab patients at Rutland Regional Medical Center may need to find a new place to receive care. Deanna LeBlanc reports.

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Rutland Regional Medical Center's in-patient rehab was slated for a 2 million dollar state funded renovation -- but now closing the facility is it's more likely fate. ((Marilyn Trapeni/Certified Rehabilitation RN: we have blueprints we have all the specs and we've been deciding where the offices would go, that kind of thing -- so we had absolutely no idea there was consideration of this.)) Marilyn Trapeni has worked as a Certified Rehabilitation Nurse since the program's founding in 1990 -- and she says the program is too vital to the community to be cut. ((in my mind, we will have this rehab unit. We need this rehab unit.)) But Rutland Regional CEO Tom Hubner says looming cuts to medicare reimbursement for seniors -- and a new state imposed salary cap are forcing him to make a tough choice. ((19:05 Tom Hubner/RRMC CEO: this is the piece that we're really looking at as the most -- I mean, as difficult a decision as it is, as the one that feels like the right choice for us. I hate to say that because it's such a good program.)) Over 70% of the rehab's patients are seniors -- if those medicare cuts make it thru congress -- hubner says the program could not sustain itself. Add to that, he says, the hospital is 7 million dollars over a state imposed salary cap -- and cutting this program would shave 3.5 million off the top. ((Hubner:19:40 we do think here in rehab that there aer alternative providers who can care for our patients. Lower cost providers actually. 19:51)) Trapeni says most of the people in the in-patient rehab are acute -- or need a high level of care due to underlying issues like diabetes or parkinsons. ((Trapeni: 1:12 a patient has an issue at 3 oclock in the morning, a doctor is there. They can have chest xrays they can have labs, they ca have anything they need. And that can't happen at the subacute, a person needs to be a lot more stable to go to a subacute.)) She fears the area facilities are only equipped to treat less complex, or sub acute patients, and acute patients would have to travel to as fletcher allen for care, which puts an added burden on the patient and the family. Deanna LeBlanc Ch. 3 News, Rutland.

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The closure is NOT final. The fate of the facility should be decided at a board meeting on May 30th.

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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers, mainly south and late. Low: 42/50 Wind: Light MONDAY: Cloudy. Showers likely. High: 60/68 Wind: S 5-10 mph MONDAY NIGHT: Cloudy. Scattered showers south. Low: 47/55 Wind: S 5-10 mph TUESDAY: Rain likely. High: 60/68 Low: 40/48 Wind: Light WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. Chance for PM showers. High: 70s Low: 40s THURSDAY: Partly sunny. High: 65/75 Low: 40s FRIDAY: Partly sunny. High: 65/75 Low: 40s SATURDAY: Partly sunny. High: 65/75 Low: 40s SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. High: 65/75

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Since his retirment after the 2010 season, Andy Pettitte's name has made news off the field with his involvment with the Roger Clemenes perjury case. Today, it was finally time for Pettitte to make news on the field. Pettitte back on the mound today starting against Seattle. The fans showing the lefty plenty of love. --- Pettitte crusing through the first three innings. He gets Dustin Ackley to strikeout here in the third. It's a scoreless game after three. --- The Mariners get to Pettitte in the fourth for a couple of runs, then in the 6th Casper Wells takes him deep for the 2 run shot. 4 runs in 7 innings of work for Pettitte As the Yankees fall to Seattle, 6-2 the final.

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The Red Sox and Indians wrapping up a 4 game series at Fenway. --- How about Boston rookie third baseman Will Middlebrooks. 3rd inning he blasts his third homerun of the season and of his career. He's played in 10 games since being called up and has 13 hits, 9 of them for extra basses. He also has 13 Rbi. 5-1 Sox. --- Jarrod Saltalamcchia also with a big day at the plate, 3 for 4 with a homerun a 5 runs batted in. Daniel Bard goes 6 innings as the Sox roll 12-1 taking 3 of 4 from the Indians.

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The Celtics-Sixers series may come down to youth versus experience. The Celtics aren't the young guns, but that doesn't mean they want to slow the tempo. The Celtics missed a bunch of jumpers in the early going of Saturday's game 1 with the sixers. The Green start to turn it around in the second half once they start playing defense and attack the basket. Boston finished with 14 fast break points. Coach Doc Rivers says the up-tempo style will lead to success instead of settling in a half court offense.

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(((TO DO THAT...:16)))

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It's Mother's day, but Mother nature was kind enough to give Devil's bowl speedway a gift this afternoon. A mostly dry track in West Haven. There were some drops and plenty of caution flags. --- First-year racer Josh Masterson wins the 20-lap Bomber feature for the second-straight week. The Bristol, VT driver came from sixth to get the victory. --- Milton's Brent Dragon became the first winner in the Late Model division. Dragon started 11th and took the lead on lap 9 of the 30-lap feature. --- The 25 lap renegade feature goes down to the wire as Granville New York's Frank Monroe beats Milton's Robert Gordon by inches. In fact, the official margin of victory, 8 thousandths of a second. --- Finally in the Modified feature, Vince Quenneville, Jr., made it a perfect two-for-two. The Brandon driver starting on the pole led every lap and was able to avoid accidents along the way. Quenneville's biggest fan in the stands today, his mother who has been cheering him on since 1989.

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(((HE'S ON A ROLL... :13)))

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The Middlebury women's lacrosse team is off to the NCAA Semifinal round. The Panthers beating Gettysburg today, 15-9 in the regional final. The team travels to Montclair State for the final four next weekend. 1st up is Salisbury on Saturday.

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The UVM national champion ski team was featured on WCAX earlier today. The cats were apart of the CBS special, Winter champions of the NCAA. We got a inside look at that unbelievable finish in the women's 15k classic where Amy Glen beat Dartmouth's Sophie Caldwell by fewer than 2 inches. The Cats piled up an 832-point performance that March week in Bozeman, the most ever by an NCAA champion.

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A future Catatmount showed off his skills yesterday in Fair Haven. Montpelier's Colby Cunningham won the long jump and the high jump at the Slater Invitational. Cunningham is listed as an independent, because Montpelier doesn't have a track team. Instead, Colby works out with U-32. In the fall, he'll have his own team and a new facility in which to train.

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(((RIGHT NOW...:09)))

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There was action and excitement in Saturday's high school softball game between St. Johnsbury and Mount Mansfield. It also provided us all three plays this week.

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(((Bottom of the third inning, the ball is hit deep to center, St. Johnsbury centerfielder Emily Bruckner heading back to the fence makes an over the shoulder catch. --- Not to be outdone. In the top of the fourth inning, a liner to center, the Cougars Mikaela Poley makes the catch as she falls to the grass. --- But the big play of this game comes at the plate. 4-4 game in the bottom of the seventh inning, winning run at third for MMU. Autumn Hallock goes to right for the RBI hit. A walk off win for Mount Mansfield and the top play of our three on three.)))

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Finally tonight, on this mother's Day-- Kyle Midura caught up with folks in downtown Burlington and asked them about that one special woman in their lives-- their mom.

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No closed captioning available ((outcue: Happy Mothers' Day Mom x3))

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