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WEYBRIDGE — The venerable covered bridge across the Otter Creek, linking Middlebury and Weybridge, is the latest site of a copper theft. The Vermont State Police at New Haven re ported a case grand lar ceny Jan. 10 at the bridge restoration site. The bridge was closed recently for extensive r enovations that will last through most of 2012. Sgt. J. Hogan of the Vermont State Police ar e investigating the theft of 350 feet of copper wir e stolen fr om Alpine Construction of Schuylerville, N.Y . The theft most likely occurred between 5 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 7 a.m. on Jan. 10. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the State Police at 802388-4919.
Hinesburg readies for Winter Carnival HINESBURG — Mark your calendars for some serious Saturday fun. The annual Hinesbur g Winter Carnival kicks off Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. The day will be filled with a variety of activities for young and old alike. The day starts with the annual; town waffle breakfast held at the Hinesburg Community School, 8 to 11 a.m. This family friendly event has activities for all ages, starting with a hearty waf fle breakfast. In addition, there will be children's activities including crafts, face-painting, and a visit by Clifford the Big Red Dog. A silent auction will be held, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and includes an array of items to bid on including homemade products, gift certificates to local businesses and services, food pr oducts, handmade gifts, dinners, and memberships to local attractions. Admission to the waffle breakfast is $6 for adults, $4 for children 3-12 and children under age 2 are free. The waffle breakfast is a benefit for the Hinesburg Nursery School, a non-pr ofit, par ent cooperative pr eschool operating for over 30 years in the heart of the village.
The annual Hinesburg Winter Carnival kicks off Feb. 11 at 8 a.m. with a waffle breakfast at the Hinesburg Nursery School. Photo by Jamie Cudney
Lake Champlain yields huge northern pike
By Eric LaMontagne
newmarketpress@denpubs.com MALLETS BAY, Vt. — The January day started with low expectations. Thin ice, shallow water, and broken tip-ups and augers all led to the conclusion that it would be a slow day on the ice for Vermonter Craig Smith and his fishing buddies. And indeed it was to start. So much so that, after a couple hours, Smith left the ice for his son’s basketball game, leaving the line in the hands of some buddies. Around half time he got a status r eport fr om them: one fish, an 1 1.5-pound northern pike. Nothing to be excited about. The slow prediction was proving itself. After the game, Smith returned to the ice to check in on everyone. Still, ther e was nothing. They waited for a flag, but after a couple mor e actionless hours they made one last check of the traps, starting with the one nearest to the shanty. Anyone who fishes with Smith knows that he gets his joy from watching others pull up fish. “The thrill for me is bringing others out on the ice. I usually set the traps and bait the hooks, but I rarely ever actually reel the fish in.” This, he said, is what made this fish so special. “The most incredible part for me is that catching it was a total accident.” See NORTHERN PIKE, page 7
Craig Smith and his whopper of a northern pike pulled from Lake Champlain last week.
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Man dead in Ripton
R I P T O N — Ve r m o n t State Police found the body of a hiker , Levi G. Duclos, 19, of New Haven Jan. 1 1. The teen's body was found along a backcountry trail in the Ripton forest. According to VSP of ficials, it appears foul play was not involved. The death occurr ed by accident and involved a broken leg. Appar ently, the man was unable to get help befor e being over come by exposure to winter conditions. Duclos set out on a 12mile hike Jan. 9 with plans to rendezvous with family members that evening. When he did not arrive on time, Duclos' family members contacted police. The Addison County State's Attorney Office has ordered an autopsy.
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