Early A.M. News Script

Tue 15-MAY-2012 Early A.M. News Script

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An overnight fire destroyed a building in downtown Essex Center. It happened at about a quarter to three this morning behind the Hoagie's Pizza and Pasta restaurant on Center Road. Police say the storage building behind the restaurant was fully involved and burned for about two hours before it was finally put out. They say the building was used to store equipment and paper products. The restaurant suffered only minor damage and will be open as usual today. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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A new york man will spend the next eight years behind bars -- for an armed robbery at a hotel in Rutland. 44 year old Sean Miller broke into a room at the Rodeway Inn last July -- with plans to duct tape people and steal their money. Miller told police he went to the hotel room to buy heroin. A gun was fired during a scuffle with the hotel guests. Fortunately no one was injured. Miller pleaded guilty to firearms charges. He still faces federal drug charges.

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Police are on the hunt for a robber in Swanton. Someone held up the Champlain Farms store on Route 78 just after three this morning. The man allegedly walked into the store with a weapon, demanded cash, and then fled on foot. Call police if you have any information.

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A robber didn't get too far in North Springfield last night. She was apprehended by someone who witnessed the hold-up. It happened at about a quarter after nine at the Irving Gas station. Authorities say 22 year old McKennie Gabert walked into the store with a gun and demanded cash from the register. She then fled on foot -- but was stopped by a witness -- who marched her back into the store with the money. The Saxtons river woman is now facing multiple charges. Police say she was carrying a bb-gun.

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Coming up tomorrow morning on the channel 3 news we'll have all the latest headlines. We'll have a tech expert in our studio to talk about how to stay clear of roaming charges during summer road trips -- plus tips on avoiding identity theft.

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A new york convenience store robber has been arrested several thousand miles away -- in Texas. Authorities say 18 year old Philip Taft held up the Stewart's shop in Peru at knifepoint in December. The morrisonville man waived extradition after his arrest in texas. He's now in jail in new york.

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Tropical storm irene took a major toll on vermont streams -- and now a new law aims to prevent more river damage should another big storm slam the state. Molly Smith is here now with the details. Keagan it requires towns to put a plan in place. One of the many lessons in the wake of Irene was there was no plan in place for fighting the out of control water ways and officials learned the "figure it out as we go" method was a costly option. Riverbeds have been rerouted, resized and rebuilt since the summer storm. Under the bill - Municipalities will have to come up with plans of what to do in times of a storm, before it hits.State officials can also now tell places like schools and farms which were once exempt from local zoning laws -- what they can and cannot do near water ways. And finally this law asks towns to make these rules part of their bylaws to help them qualify for national flood insurance.

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((Markowitz: it's taking a look at how we manage rivers in a way that allows them room to move, recognizing that when there is competition between the river and the road, the river wins.)) ((Fagan: when you're trying to rebuild, when you're trying to put your shattered life back together again, you can not receive too much help. This bill will make sure that Vermonters have an ability to receive that help.)) 37 towns in Vermont did not quality for national flood insurance -- but state officials hope that this bill will change that. It will be up to the town to decide if they want to adopt new bylaws.

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Good morning it's 5:00 -- I'm Keagan Harsha. And I'm Gary Sadowsky. weather intro

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Vermont lands on the Air Force's shortlist to host the military's newest fighter jet. A fleet of F-35's could touch down in South Burlington -- as soon as 20-17. But the jets are igniting controversy. Last night Kyle Midura just attended a public hearing on the matter.

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The F-35 is the Pentagon's new all-purpose fighter, set to replace several aging models of planes across the military's multiple branches. 18 or 24 appear to be South Burlington bound in the future, but Monday night, the plan drew mixed reviews from a standing room only crowd at South Burlington High School. ((48:51 - 59 Tom Clavelle - F-35 Proponent - Shelburne "I believe it's in the best interest of everyone for the project to move forward, and I hope you support it" )) (( 32:57 - :09 Cory Mac - F-35 Opponent - Winooski the preferred alternative will endanger our hearing and expose us to increased risk of circulatory disease, the pregerred alternative will negatively impact the desirability of our entire city, in its current form, it's not my alternative)) ((57:42 - :53 David DesLauriers - South Burlington I'd like all the leaders, federal, state, local, to think about this, along with the military, as a cooperative effort fro real, meaningful dialogue)) Vermont Air National Guard spokespeople say it's an honor to be considered, and a tribute to the quality of its servicemen and women. If the planes ultimately land elsewhere, they say the base may be uprooted -- and hundreds of jobs lost. ((7:34 - 42 Brig. Gen. Steven Cray VANG "there are closures of Air National Guard bases going on, and so we feel that being chosen as the F-35 will secure a future for decades to come" )) The plane's proponents say Plattsburgh still hasn't recovered from losing its base. Vermont's congressional delegation and governor support stationing the planes here, though Winooski's public officials say they have significant questions. ((nats:)) Opponents say other locations under consideration would be a better fit, affecting as few as 24 homes rather than the projected one-thousand plus in the Burlington area. They point to empty homes surrounding Burlington International, and say neighborhood destruction will accelerate if noise spikes quadruple in volume, potentially causing hearing loss and other health problems. Most who live in the flight path spoke against the measure, but not Laura Caputo. ((43:53 - 44:03 Laura Caputo - F-35 Proponent the possibility of cleaner air, the support to our economy, and in my opinion, the increased diversity and strength of community, those are great reasons for my support of the F-35)) However, she failed to mention that she's a guardmember, and her husband would likely pilot one of the planes. Most veterans who spoke did note their affiliation, and guard spokespeople say they're unaware of any other members or spouses who spoke publicly. The Air Force is expected to make its final stationing decision by the end of the year. KM, Ch.3. SB

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The difference in noise pollution may not be as big as the impact statement predicts -- because it fails to properly account for the F-16s afterburners. If the Guard receives 24 -- rather than 18 -- F-35s, the Guard will hire more than 250 additional personnel.

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Tropical storm irene took a major toll on vermont streams -- and now a new law aims to prevent more river damage should another catastrophic storm slam the state. Molly Smith is here now with more -- Molly what does this bill change? Keagan it requires towns to put a plan in place. One of the many lessons in the wake of Irene was there was no plan in place for fighting the out of control water ways and officials learned the "figure it out as we go" method was a costly option, with money, jobs and lives. Riverbeds have been rerouted, resized and rebuilt since the summer storm. Governor Shumlin says this bill will align local state and federal resources. Municipalities will have to come up with plans of what to do in times of a storm, before it hits. The bill also requires town to give the rivers the space they need even if it means rebuilding bridges and culverts. State officials can now tell places like schools and farms which were once exempt from local zoning laws -- what they can and cannot do near water ways. And finally this law asks towns to make these rules part of their bylaws to help them qualify for national flood insurance.

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((Markowitz: it's taking a look at how we manage rivers in a way that allows them room to move, recognizing that when there is competition between the river and the road, the river wins.)) ((Fagan: when you're trying to rebuild, when you're trying to put your shattered life back together again, you can not receive too much help. This bill will make sure that Vermonters have an ability to receive that help.)) 37 towns in Vermont did not quality for national flood insurance -- but state officials hope that this bill will change that. They want residents input while writing the rules, and say it will be up to the town to decide if they want to adopt new bylaws.

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Police have busted a colchester man who was trying to sell thousands of dollars worth of stolen athletic equipment. The thefts happened last Friday outside a st. Michael's college dorm in fort ethan allen. A student called police after a laptop computer and 14-hundred dollars worth of athletic gear were swiped from his unlocked car. Police arrested Daniel Beupre yesterday after he tried to sell the gear to a local sports store. The 32 year old is now facing grand larceny charges.

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A Manchester man is facing seven felony charges -- for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars from his landlord. Steven McNulty pleaded not guilty monday to forgery and larceny charges. Police say the 26 year old swiped his landlady's checkbook -- and wrote himself seven checks totaling more than 16-hundred dollars. According to the Rutland Hearld -- he told police he did it to fuel a heroin addiction.

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Today: Periods of rain Highs: 62 to 68 Wind: S 5 to 15 mph Tonight: Rain tapering to showers Lows: 50 to 57 Wind: Light Wednesday: Some AM sun Afternoon showers, t-storms Highs: 72 to 78 Wind: S 10 to 15 mph Extended: Thursday: Mostly sunny Lows: 40s Highs: 60s Friday: Partly cloudy Lows: 35 to 45 Highs: 65 to 72 Saturday: Partly cloudy Lows: 40s Highs: 70s Hyper-Extended: Sunday: Mostly sunny Lows: 45 to 55 Highs: 75 to 82 Monday: Partly sunny Lows: 50s Highs: 70s

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Executives from JP Morgan Chase will face shareholders at the bank's annual meeting today. And as Susan McGinnis reports, lawmakers are looking to use its loss to push for tighter banking regulations.

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J-P MORGAN CHASE C-E-O JAMIE DIMON WILL FACE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE COMPANIES ANNUAL MEETING TODAY. (nats of closing bell) THEY'VE SEEN THE STOCK DROP 13% SINCE LAST WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THE COMPANY LOST MORE THAN 2 BILLION DOLLARS IN A DERIVATIVES TRADING BLUNDER. BUT J-P MORGAN REMAINS THE NATION'S LARGEST BANK, WITH PROFITS OF $19-BILLION DOLLARS LAST YEAR. (SOT: Ben WIllis/NYSE Trader) "You have a trillion dollar balance sheet within J-P Morgan. Two billion dollars is really not anything for them to talk about." (STANDUP: Susan McGinnis/CBS News/Washington, D.C.) THE MASSIVE TRADING ERROR CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA. HE TALKED ABOUT THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL REGULATION DURING A TAPING OF "THE VIEW" AIRING TODAY. (SOT: President Obama) "They were making bets in these derivative markets. We don't know all of the details yet. It's going to be investigated. But this is why we passed Wall Street reform." CONGRESS PASSED WALL STREET REFORM...KNOWN AS DODD-FRANK...TWO YEARS AGO, BUT MUCH OF IT HAS NOT YET TAKEN EFFECT. J-P MORGAN HAS SPENT MORE THAN 21-MILLION DOLLARS TRYING TO WATER DOWN THE REGULATIONS. DIMON HIMSELF HAS BEEN AN OUTSPOKEN CRITIC OF TIGHTER REGULATIONS. (SOT: Michael Greenberger/Former Wall Street Regulator) "Not only was he the golden boy of Wall Street, but he was leading a very effective charge to undo Dodd Frank." THE PRESIDENT SAYS WHILE J-P MORGAN IS BIG ENOUGH TO HANDLE THE LOSS ...THAT MAY NOT BE TRUE OF OTHER BANKS. (SOT: President Obama) "You could have a bank that isn't as strong, isn't as profitable, making the same bets and we might have had to step in." CONGRESS HAS ANNOUNCED NEW HEARINGS ON FINANCIAL REGULATION. SUSAN MCGINNIS, CBS NEWS, WASHINGTON, D-C.

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A person was hit and killed Monday by an oncoming Amtrak train in Massachusetts. It happened right near the Sharon Foxboro line. Authorities say the unidentified person was walking along the railroad tracks at the time. Amtrak service was suspended following the accident. None of the 192 passengers on board the train were injured.

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New Hampshire's Attorney General says a Keene police officer was justified in shooting a burglary suspect. Investigators say Officer James Lamoureux was chasing Julio DeJesus on foot -- after a high-speed car chase last month -- when DeJesus jumped back into his car and drove Toward the officer. Lamoureux shot Dejesus once in the neck, killing him. Attorney General Michael Delaney says the suspect's actions placed the officer in imminent danger -- so the shooting was legally justified.

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multi-taskers beware. In New Jersey one city is cracking down on texting while walking. Officials in Fort Lee have started issuing $85 tickets for each offense. The law took effect after a rise in pedestrian related accidents -- including 3 fatalities. The Forl Lee Police chief said people -- distracted by their cell phones -- were walking into the street, walking into signs -- and even walking into each other.

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The lights are back on. And the gridlock is over -- at the intersection of Interstate 189 and Route 7 in South Burlington. Police say a drunk driver smashed into a control box --knocking out traffic lights at that intersection Saturday night. It caused major back-ups. But now the lights are fixed -- and traffic is flowing normally. This is not the first time a driver has hit the box. Burlington Public Works is looking for another location so this won't happen again. Each unit costs 5 thousand dollars to replace.

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on this day in 1982 the Klu Klux Klan was looking to recruit some new members in Wilmington Vermont after a recent conviction of black man raping a white woman in the area, but they were not welcomed with open arms.

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THE White supremesits arrived to hundreds of protesters in the small town of Wilmington -- and the locals were not happy to be targeted by the group. One man was quoted saying Hate does not grow in Vermont's rich soil. A small group of the Connecticut based Kaln set up their rally behind a line of state police in riot gear. Vermonters were shouting in diapproval, even calling for the death of the klan. Their visit came and went without any violence -- and they failed to recruit any new members.

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A recent study says large hospitals may be harboring -- and helping to spread -- the superbug. Teresa Garcia explains in our healthwatch.

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SLEEPWALKING IS MORE PREVALENT AMONG AMERICAN ADULTS THAT PREVIOUSLY SUSPECTED. RESEARCHERS AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY FOUND THAT MORE THAN 3 PERCENT OF ADULTS, OR MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE, ARE PRONE TO SLEEPWALKING. THE STUDY ALSO FOUND THAT PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ARE MORE LIKELY TO WANDER IN THEIR SLEEP. ((VO)) NEW RESEARCH FINDS THE SUPERBUG STARTS IN LARGE HOSPITALS AND THEN SPREADS TO SMALLER ONES. SCIENTISTS IN SCOTLAND SAY THEY'VE FOUND EVIDENECE THAT SHOWS HOW THE M-R-S-A BACTERIA MOVES FROM HOSPITAL TO HOSPITAL. THEY FOUND THAT REGIONAL HOSPITALS IN BIG CITIES - WHERE MANY PATIENTS ARE TREATED - SERVE AS BREEDING GROUNDS FOR THE SUPERBUG, WHICH IS MAINLY SPREAD ON PEOPLE'S HANDS. ((VO)) EVEN IF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE RUNS IN YOUR FAMILY, YOU CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR RISK WITH MODERATE EXERCISE, AND BETTER CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS. RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STUDIED MORE THAN 6-THOUSAND PEOPLE, THOSE WHO WERE FIT HAD A 34 PERCENT LOWER RISK OF DEVELOPING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - EVEN IF THEY HAD A PARENT WHO HAD THE DISEASE. THOSE ARE SOME OF THE DAY'S TOP HEALTH STORIES. I'M TERESA GARCIA , CBS NEWS, LOS ANGELES .

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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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The new F-35 fighter jet may be set to land at the National Guard in South Burlington. But not everyone is happy about it. The crowd was standing room only at South Burlington High School -- where the National Guard held a hearing to get feedback on the new jets. The Guard says they're key to maintaining or even growing Guard jobs. But residents worry about noise. The F-35 is louder and the sound is expected to impact a larger land area that the current F-16s. About 1-thousand homes are in the zone. The Air Force is expected to make a decision by the end of the year.

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It's being touted as a locally-owned -- locally-financed project -- that is providing jobs for Vermonters in the renewable energy industry. But as Judy Simpson reports -- some say the Georgia Mountain Wind Project is a blight on the landscape -- that will threaten local wildlife.

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Heavy equipment is clearing trees and widening the access road to make way for the Georgia Mountain Community Wind project. A 4 turbine, 10 megawatt project which will provide power directly to Burlington Electric Department, enough to power 42 hundred homes. ((00;02:13:01 Carrie Johnson/Georgia Town Administrator "The access to the site is going to be from the Milton side a private road up to the site where two of the towers will be in Milton two will be in Georgia."00:02:25:11)) Johnson says the town has been split over the project. Some for,, some against. ((00:12:15:08 Reggie "Ive been against it for some time .")) Reggie Johnson was raised on this land on Georgia mountain. He is concerned about the impact the 4 turbines will have on the landscape, and on wildlife. ((00:12:20:03 Reggie Johnson/ Wind Project Neighbor "Not that that I am against wind turbine power but up on Georgia mountain yes because its quite scenic and it is right in the way of alot of birds going back and forth .")) Two other opponents to the project recently emailed the Public Service Board, concerned that construction had begun,, before the PSB gave approval for the project. And that neighbors were not properly informed. The town got a letter from their lawyers Monday. ((00:00:19:14 Carrie again " it means you asked me earlier if they had all their permits the town believes that it appears they have all their permits necessary to proceed to construction."00:00:29 :06)) Martha Staskus is overseeing the wind project, and says the company did not have to notify neighbors that construction was about to start. But Georgia Mountain Community Wind IS required to post construction updates. ((00:05:15:00 Carrie again " They have to post some things on our notice board just to alert people that this project is moving forward so they are not shocked when they see trees coming down the road bing constructed which is in Milton of course but It hink once the initial site work is done it will go fairly quickly. "00:05:32:13)) THere is also a message board at the project site entrance. A neighbor told us, that construction update, which was several pages thick, was ripped down, presumably by a project opponent. Staskus says the 27 million dollar project should be complete by the end of the year which will make it eligible for section 1603 grants from the Federal government which could be in the millions of dollars. JS CHannel three news, Georgia,, or Milton

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A hotline has been set up for updates on the Georgia Mountain Wind project. We have that number -- and more information -- in our info center at WCAX dot COM.

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More and more vermonters are turning to alternative energy sources these days. Statewide -- it's estimated that several hundred people now live off the grid -- which means they choose to live without power -- of they supply their own via solar, wind, or other means. But is the decision to unplug -- really worth the hassle?

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((41:37-49 "it's proven to be very reliable but very unforgiving if you do something sloppy or your wiring isn't done properly. Things like that.")) ((28:36-47 "life isn't that different. I eat, I sleep, I pay bills, I drive a car, but I'm self sufficient."// 27:37-40 "finding someone to be your partner is tough. It takes years of looking ... Laughs.")) Tonight on the channel 3 news we'll take a closer look at life off the grid -- as we begin our special series -- the simple life. That's tonight on the channel 3 news at six.

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The artwork of one young Vermonter is on display in the nation's capital. It's part of the Congressional Art Competition -- started in 1981 by former Vermont Congressman and Senator Jim Jeffords. The competition lives on through Congressmen Peter Welch. Each year one young artist from every state has his or her artwork chosen to be on display at the capital. This year Vermont's lucky artist is Jacob Jackmauh ((Jack-Mah)).

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((Jacob Jackmauh/First Place Winner: I definitely get inspiration from Rembrandt he's one of my favorite artists. I like a lot of classical artists, Michaelangelo, Leonardo Divinci 19:18-19:28)) ((Rep. Peter Welch/D-Vermont: These kids have talents in art and I don't (laughs) so I admire them 27:19-27:24)) Jackmauh ((Jack-Mah)), was selected from 158 students from 34 schools stateside. Jacob will travel to D.C. with his parents in June.

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Experts say that about a quarter of teens have been bullied online. Families say the growing problem hurts kids emotionally - and academically. But schools can't always take action about bullying that happens after hours. Jennifer Reading takes a look.

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Middle school can be a tough time for kids. And Facebook can make those teen years even harder. 13-year-old Chanyiah Lawrence knows first hand how cruel kids can be online. ((Chanyiah Lawrence/13 years old 00:01:02 "they bully me online, on facebook saying that I'm fat, I starve myself, I am whore.")) The 7th grader at Mount Abraham Union Middle School says she's been battling cyberbullying for months -- and admits she tries to fight back -- but defending her reputation against a constant barrage of sexually explicit slurs -- is overwhelming. ((Chanyiah Lawrence/13 years old 00:02:12 "It makes me feel down, like I have no reason to be here.")) Chanyiah says the name calling got so bad she started cutting herself to cope with the emotional trauma. ((Tanya Lawrence/daughter bullied online 00:05:35 "When she came out and showed me that she sliced her wrists, I bawled. It's like how can somebody put your child that low.")) Chanyiah's mom says she stopped monitoring her daughter's facebook activity -- this year -- when her teen asked for more privacy. She says the bullying has gone too far -- and at times -- what's said online -- follows Chanyiah to school. ((Tanya Lawrence/daughter bullied online 00:06:08 "it just tears you up because I know it's not true about her, but they're saying it is and people believe other kids.")) ((Robert Appel/Human Rights Commission 00:07:27 "you're not passing a note in class to one individual you are broadcasting it to the entire school community and beyond.")) The pervasive nature of these nasty comments is why the Human Rights Commission says cyberbullying is so destructive. Typically the victim feels like there's no escape -- no safe zone. Experts say... ((GRX)) 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberthreats online. Over 25 percent of teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet. More than HALF of the victims do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs. ((Robert Appel/Human Rights Commission 00:07:46 "it makes it so that the target feels too humiliated to come to school the next day, and therefore deprived of access to education and can be so disturbed by that they engage in self harming or suicidal behaviors.")) Suicide is Tanya Lawrence's biggest fear. She says until the school does more -- she's pulling her daughter out. ((Tanya Lawrence/daughter bullied online 00:09:25 "I call back and I'm like well she ain't coming to school until something is done because I don't need her going into the bathroom and slicing her wrists again or whatever. I don't need that."))

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cyber bullying and online activity in general makes a lot of parents nervous because they don't know who is reaching out to their kids. but some parents say its your job to get involved and be a part of their online world. Michele Camber Robinson We can't blame facebook, cell phones, etc. Parents have to step up and start paying attention to what their children are doing online. You can't just let a 13 yr old or even a 16 yr old online and expect that everything is safe. Shannon Martina Sass My 15 year old daughter has a facebook as do all of her classmates. I do not blame social media for "bullying" as that would be ridiculous. She has rules; she's only allowed on facebook once her homework is done. I have the log in at all times, and I check it on a regular basis. Some parents say if it causes so many problems get rid of it, we did without all of this before and made it out just fine. Michelle Longley I was so upset when the local school gave my 12 year old an iPad and an email for the year without asking my permission and I never signed the permission form for him to bring it home, and the school started letting him bring it home anyway. Donna Root Morgan Bring back the days when there weren't home computers, cell phones etc. All we hear now is bullying and overweight children. Really? The more social we get the less there is a reason to get off the couch. Get out and play! Run around, have fun. Skin some knees.

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Another fourth quarter rally from the Celtics, but was it enough to get a game 2 win? Scott Fleishman has the highlights in our sportswrap.

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(((Celtics and Sixers in game 2 of the Eastern conference semis at the Garden. Boston taking game one on Saturday. Philly up 10 early in the fourth quarter, but here we go, Rajon Rondo lofts it up to Kevin Garnett who throws it down. 15 for KG. We are tied at 69. Celtics up 75-74, under a minute to go, check out the Sixers Evan Turner, how does he get the lay-up to go. 76-75 Philly. Celtics with the ball down three in the final seconds, but before they can even run a play, Garnett is whistled for an offensive foul. That's it. Celtics fall 82-81. The series is tied at a game apiece with game 3 Wednesday in Philly. --- Red Sox hosting the Mariners at Fenway, look away UVM hockey fans, the national champion Boston College Eagles honored before the game. Bottom of the fourth, the recently called up Daniel Nava goes deep to left for a 2 run shot. The Sox taking a 4-0 lead. John Lester looked like the Sox ace tonight. He goes the distance allowing just one run on 8 hits with 6 strikeouts. His best outing of the season. Sox win their fourth in a row, 6-1 the final. --- The Yankees visiting old friend Buck Scholwalter and the orioles. It's 3-3 in the fifth when JJ Hardy blasts a 2 run homerun off Ivan Nova. 3 RBI for Hardy. It's 5-3 Orioles. But the Bombers score 5 unanswered runs. With the basses loaded, Raul Ibanez sends one to first, Chris Davis boots it. That allows 2 runs to score. The Yankees win it, 8-5.)))

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An emotional commencement -- at St. Michael's College. The family of slain teacher and mother -- Melissa Jenkins -- accepted her master's degree in education. Keith McGilvery has more.

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Monday family, friends, and faculty joined the class of 2012 at St. Michael's College to celebrate graduation. ((Michael McKinney, St. Michael's Senior Speaker 2242 "Members of the class of 2012 we are now forever connected.")) This year's commencement bestowed degrees on more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students and honorary doctorates to commencement speaker and MTV creator Thomas Freston, Major General of the Vermont National Guard, Michael Dubie and others. ((Kaunapawa Nangula, St. Michael's Graduate Student Class of 2012 1657 "After all of the endless juggling of work, school, Facebook and for those of us far from home, Skype the balancing act is over now we must focus on other aspects of life.")) The focus at St. Mike's was also in part on graduate student, teacher, and mom Melissa Jenkins who was killed before she could accept her degree-- her family took the stage in her honor. ((Jeffrey Trumbower, Dean of the College 0004 "A graduate degree is bestowed posthumously upon Melissa L. Jenkins accepting the diploma are her brother John and son Ty.)) It was a moving moment in a day when a community came together mark all they had accomplished and to give thanks to those who helped them get this far. ((Kaunapawa Nangula, St. Michael's Graduate Student Class of 2012 1937 "Thank you in many languages.")) The Class of 2012- marked the 105 commencement in the Catholic school's history. Keith McGilvery, Channel 3 News in Colchester.

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Police are on the hunt for a robber in Swanton. Someone held up the Champlain Farms store on Route 78 just after three this morning. The man allegedly walked into the store with a crowbar, demanded cash, and then fled on foot, wearing a disguise. Call police if you have any information.

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Police have busted a colchester man who was trying to sell thousands of dollars worth of stolen athletic equipment. A student called police on Friday after a laptop computer and 14-hundred dollars worth of athletic gear were swiped from his unlocked car at a Saint Michae's college dorm. Police arrested Daniel Beupre yesterday after he tried to sell the gear to a local sports store. The 32 year old is now facing grand larceny charges.

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((48:51 - 59 Tom Clavelle - F-35 Proponent "I believe it's in the best interest of everyone for the project to move forward, and I hope you support it" )) (( 32:57 - :09 Cory Mac - F-35 Opponent the preferred alternative will endanger our hearing and expose us to increased risk of circulatory disease, the pregerred alternative will negatively impact the desirability of our entire city, in its current form, it's not my alternative)) The Air Force is expected to make its final stationing decision by the end of the year.

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More and more vermonters are turning to alternative energy sources to power their homes. Statewide -- it's estimated that several hundred people now live off the grid -- which means they choose to live without power -- of they supply their own via solar, wind, or other means. But is the decision to unplug -- really worth the hassle?

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Good morning it's 5:00 -- I'm Keagan Harsha. And I'm Gary Sadowsky. weather intro

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((Markowitz: it's taking a look at how we manage rivers in a way that allows them room to move, recognizing that when there is competition between the river and the road, the river wins.)) ((Fagan: when you're trying to rebuild, when you're trying to put your shattered life back together again, you can not receive too much help. This bill will make sure that Vermonters have an ability to receive that help.)) 37 towns in Vermont did not quality for national flood insurance -- but state officials hope that this bill will change that. They want residents input while writing the rules, and say it will be up to the town to decide if they want to adopt new bylaws.

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There's controversy over another Vermont wind power project. Georgia Mountain Community Wind broke ground on a 4 turbine, 10 megawatt project -- which will provide juice directly to the Burlington Electric Department -- enough to power 42 hundred homes. Georgia officials say the project has all of the permits necessary to proceed -- but it's still getting some neighbors riled up. The 27 million dollar project is expected to be done by the end of the year.

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Some Barre residents won a battle with Montpelier -- at the Vermont Supreme Court. Berlin Pond lies outside Montpelier, but serves as the city's drinking water supply. No trespassing signs around the pond restrict fishing, swimming and other uses. But the supreme court sided with 3 Barre residents who want to use the pond. The case was brought -- after the trio was arrested in 2009 -- for kayaking in the pond. The charges were eventually dropped. The high court ruled that the City had no real power granted by the state to restrict those kinds of uses at the pond.

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Facebook is just days away from their wall street launch, but Apple is already looking to edge in on their photo sharing market. Alexis Christoforous has more in our moneywatch.

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JP MORGAN CHASE HOLDS ITS ANNUAL MEETING TODAY IN FLORIDA. (VO) CEO JAMIE DIMON WILL BE THERE TO FACE SHAREHOLDERS...AND HE'S EXPECTED TO APOLOGIZE AGAIN FOR THE TRADING MISTAKE THAT COST THE BANK MORE THAN 2-BILLION DOLLARS. ON MONDAY, JP MORGAN ANNOUNCED ITS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER WOULD RETIRE AS A RESULT OF THE LOSS. (ON CAM) FACEBOOK IS JUST DAYS AWAY FROM ITS WALL STREET DEBUT. (VO) THE COMPANY IS EXPECTED TO START SELLING STOCK TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY...IN AN OFFERING THAT VALUES THE SOCIAL MEDIA GIANT AT NEARLY 100-BILLION DOLLARS. ONCE IT'S A PUBLIC COMPANY THERE'S MORE PRESSURE TO KEEP UP PROFITS. WHICH IS WHY THE COMPANY IS REPORTEDLY TESTING WAYS TO CHARGE USERS FOR SOME OF THEIR POSTS. (ON CAM) FACEBOOK IS DOMINATING THE MARKET FOR PHOTO SHARING...BUT NOW (VO) APPLE WANTS A BIGGER PIECE OF THAT BUSINESS. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS THE COMPANY IS PREPARING A MAJOR UPGRADE TO THE ONLINE SERVICE IT CALLS I-CLOUD. THE NEW FEATURES WILL REPORTEDLY IMPROVE PHOTO-SHARING...AND ALLOW ICLOUD USERS TO POST COMMENTS. (VO) THE STOCK MARKET STARTED THE WEEK ON THE DOWNSIDE. POLITICAL GRIDLOCK IN GREECE IS RAISING CONCERN THE COUNTRY MAY BACK OUT OF ITS BAILOUT AGREEMENT. THAT COULD HAVE A RIPPLE EFFECT ON THE GLOBAL ECONOMY...AND THE UNCERTAINTY LED THE STOCK MARKET LOWER. (GRAPHIC) THE DOW FELL 125. THE NASDAQ GAVE BACK 31. (ON CAM) LATER THIS MORNING INVESTORS WILL GET A SNAPSHOT OF THE CONSUMER MOOD... WHEN THE GOVERNMENT REPORTS ON APRIL'S RETAIL SALES. CONSUMER SPENDING IS CLOSELY WATCHED SINCE IT ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT TWO THIRDS OF THE U-S ECONOMY. (ON CAM) THAT'S YOUR MONEYWATCH, (ANIMATION) FOR MORE, STAY WITH CBS MONEYWATCH DOT COM." (ON CAM) AT THE NYSE, I'M AC.

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Drugs to treat HIV and AIDS would be more affordable -- if a bill pushed by Senator Bernie Sanders is successful. The measure would remove legal barriers - to encourage competition from generic drugs -- and it creates a 3-billion dollar annual prize fund to spur drug development. Sanders is chairing a Senate subcommittee hearing on the plan today.

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Good news for Vermonters -- Four utility companies that charged consumers' phone bills for unauthorized services have agreed to pay refunds. The Vermont Attorney General's office has been cracking down on the practice known as "cramming" -- where companies slip charges into bills and hope consumers won't notice them. Over the past 18 months, the state has settled with 21 "crammers" -- and returned one-point-four million dollars to over 12-thousand Vermont residents and businesses. This latest settlement will return over 230-thousand dollars to 13-hundred consumers.

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A life "off the grid" may sound like a nightmare for some folks -- especially those of us who rely on technology every day. But more and more vermonters seem to be choosing a simpler life. Statewide -- it's estimated that several hundred people live off the grid today-- which means they choose to live without power -- of they supply their own via solar, wind, or other means. But is the decision to unplug -- really worth the hassle?

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Welcome back. Summer is just around the corner -- and that means road construction has also arrived here in vermont. Dozens of projects are planned across the state this year. Joining me this morning with a preview is Brent Curtis from the agency of transportation. Good morning. Well -- this morning we're going try something different. We had viewers send in their questions for brent -- and he's now going to answer a few of them. Our first question comes from Michael Pollio. According to the recent construction map, it seems like there will be little or no projects in southern Vermont. Are there any plans to resurface any of the deteriorating roads in Southern Vermont i.e. rt 100 or rt 11 Wendy Cobb What is the plan for route 108? I am hearing rumors that it is going to be radical, digging up the streets and putting in water main pipes in Bakersfield on top of the paving and that it will take 2 years? Deb Burke are there any plans to repave Route 107 from Stockbridge to Bethel? it is in very bad shape...jars the fillings out of your teeth. ((enter pics here #1)) ((#2)) ((#3)) Kayla Sue How many local companies are involved with these plans?

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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 recent 2-billion dollar banking loss at JP Morgan Chase has the President calling for tighter regulations on banks. . Manuel Gallegus has more in our worldwatch.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA IS CALLING FOR TIGHTER BANKING REGULATIONS. MAKING AN APPEARANCE ON TODAY'S EPISODE OF "THE VIEW", THE PRESIDENT SAYS THAT J-P MORGAN CHASE'S TWO BILLION DOLLAR LOSS IN HIGH RISK TRADIING ILLUSTRATES THE NEED FOR THE RULES. THE PRESIDENT SAYS J-P MORGAN IS BIG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN THE LOSSES BUT JUST ABOUT ANY OTHER BANK WOULD NEED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVE. (WIPE VO) J-P MORGAN LEADERS WILL HAVE TO FACE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TODAY. C-E-O JAMIE DIMON WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE INVESTORS WHY HE ALLOWED THE RISKY TRADES THAT LEAD TO A LOSS OF MORE THAN TWO BILLION DOLLARS. THE BANK'S STOCK HAS FALLEN 13-PERCENT SINCE LAST WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENT. (WIPE VO) ONE WEEK AFTER THE ELECTIONS...GREECE STILL DOES NOT HAVE A GOVERNMENT. NO PARTY WAS ABLE TO WIN ENOUGH SEATS IN THE GREEK PARLIAMENT TO LEAD THE GOVERNMENT. GREECE'S PRESIDENT IS MEETING WITH THE HEADS OF THE DIFFERENT POLITICAL PARTIES TODAY HOPING TO FIND A RESOLUTION. IF NO DEAL CAN BE REACHED, THEN THE COUNTRY WILL HAVE TO HOLD ANOTHER ROUND OF ELECTIONS NEXT MONTH. GREECE COULD BE FORCED OUT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IF IT CAN NOT FORM A GOVERNMENT AND REACH A PLAN TO DEAL WITH THE COUNTRY'S MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBT. AND THOSE ARE SOME OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES. I'M MANUEL GALLEGUS, CBS NEWS, NEW YORK.

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It was a bittersweet moment at St Michaels college commencement Monday. 500 graduate and undergraduate students received diplomas -- including Melissa Jenkins. The St. Johnsbury mom and high school teacher was killed two months ago - but St. Mike's still awarded her Masters degree in Education. Melissa's brother John -- and son Ty -- took the stage to accept the diploma on her behalf.

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Families say cyberbullying is a growing problem that hurts kids emotionally - and academically. But schools can't always take action about bullying that happens after hours. The pervasive nature of these nasty comments is why the Human Rights Commission says cyberbullying is so destructive. Typically the victim feels like there's no escape -- no safe zone. Experts say one in three young people have experienced cyberthreats online. More than 25 percent of teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet. And more than HALF of the victims do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs.

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Another fourth quarter rally from the Celtics, but was it enough to get a game 2 win? Scott Fleishman has the highlights in our sportswrap.

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Vermont's own Ben and Jerry's is known for their ice cream -- but in this week's Made in Vermont Gina introduces us to a company who wants to make your ice cream experience, even better.

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Even though it's not summer just yet -- it's never too soon to start eating ice cream. ((nat whipped cream)) Just ask Ted Fink -- a professional ice cream advocate and connoisseur. ((COVER)) (1:49:12) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "people eat ice cream for one reason -- its enjoyable")) And whether your flavor of choice is vanilla or phish food -- there's more to eating ice cream than just the taste. Fink says it's about the experience -- more importantly the bowl you eat it in. (1:52:15) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "one of the things if you want to carry the bowl in your hand if you use a ceramic bowl your hand gets cold quickly and it gets slippery")) But he's come up with the perfect solution -- it's the ultimate ice cream bowl -- complete with a grip and all. His company TJF Turnings -- makes wooden art and bowls -- including these made from black cherry. (3:40:17) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls " it goes very well with cherry garcia ice cream")) ((nat bowl making)) Fink gets the wood from anywhere he hears a chainsaw. The wood needs to be wet when he turns it -- so he stores the unturned bowls in the freezer - fitting. (8:45:04) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "gb-why do you want it to be wet when you turn? TF- wet wood is 2 to 3 times softer and weaker than dry wood.gb-so it makes your job easier? TF_much easier - bigger shavings come off you can turn it very quickly")) Fink got the idea from his daughter-in-law who was using one of his bowls for ice cream instead of art -- because she said it kept her hand warm. The wood is a natural insulator -- so your hands stay warm ... Your ice cream -- cold. They fit perfectly in your palm -- and just like people's choices in ice cream -- no two are the same. After turning the wood -- the bowls have to dry for weeks in a paper bag before they're ready for finishing. (2:57:14) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "this bowl will never come out of your hand even if you're using digging hard ice cream")) Of course -- too much ice cream could cause health problems -- Fink should know -- he's a doctor. (8:05:21) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "i tell people moderation in all things and the large bowls i sell with an optional lipitor finish.")) (24:55:25) ((Ted Fink/Ultimate Ice Cream Bowls "gb-i guess you take for granted when you eat ice cream in a bowl you just let you hand freeze but its kind of worth it. tf-yes but that detracts from the pleasure of the experience gb-its true")) Helping people enjoy a cold treat -- in a cool made in Vermont bowl. Gina Bullard Channel 3 News Shelburne.

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The bowls range from 32 to 40 dollars. You can find a link to his website in the info center at wcax-dot-com.

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