The Burlington Free Press from Burlington, Vermont • Page 21

The Burlington (Vt.) Free Press, Thursday, March 27, 1986-3B Kunin Woos Support for Water Quality Proposal From Page 1B they care about the environment, this bill has a great impact on them," said Robert Sherman, Kunin's spokesman. "'The average guy wants Vermont's waters clean." But opponents of the bill say some of the standards are needlessly tough, and would effectively stop development in the state. Opponents such as Steven Jeffrey of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns also say the bill would put additional pressures on municipal sewer systems. Jeffrey has said that municipal sewage treatment plants may have to expand because some of the new development projects above 2,500 feet would have to pipe sewage down to a public system. "It would be fair to say that the overall impact would cut substantially into development in the state," said 1 Rep.

Michael Kimack, R-Wilmington, who also is an owner of a ski area. "But the real impact won't be defined until three or four years later when the state feels the loss of revenues from the stop in development." The bill would: Protect waters that are above 2,500 feet, in the Green Mountain National Forest or on state-owned land, from any new or increased discharges of effluent. Ensure that aquatic life in Class A and waters -Vermont's cleanest streams is not altered. Set discharge guidelines for septic systems that handle more than 5,000 gallons per day, or a system for more than 10 homes. The discharge must be controlled so that when it enters the stream there is Lawmakers Hunting for Way to Aid Farmers only one part effluent for every 10 parts of the stream water, based on the average day of stream flow during the driest month of the year.

The ratio of treated effluent to water has sparked the most debate on the bill. Kimack will offer an amendment Thursday that takes out the provision. Without the 10 parts water to one part effluent ratio, the bill would resemble legislation "that the ski areas would propose," according to Rep. Mark MacDonald, D-Williamstown, who will explain the bill on the House floor. "The bill would change the way business is done," MacDonald acknowledged.

He also said that the bill would increase the cost of development. "Look at it this way," MacDonald said. "When the ski areas want to make snow, there is money avail- to substitute a flat use-value system for the current use program. That program taxes farmland at use value if farmers agree not to develop it and then makes them pay back some of the savings if they change their minds. "I think we are prepared to support some compromise that is less expensive and doesn't eliminate current use as we now know it," said able.

When they want to spread sewage, it is a hardship." Supporters and opponents of the legislation continued Wednesday to work the Statehouse halls. Much of the energy of the bill's key backers went toward trying to win support from Rep. Henry Carse, R-Hinesburg, the former chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. Carse was hard to find at the Statehouse Wednesday, and efforts to reach him were unsuccessful. Natural Resources Chairman Stephen Reynes, D-Pomfret, said Carse told him Wednesday afternoon he was undecided on whether to support the bill.

"He said he is going to sleep on it," Reynes said. Carse has talked about amending the bill to raise the discharge guidelines from more than 5,000 gallons per day to more than 15,000 gallons per day. If the amendment is Dooley. House Republican Leader Susan Auld of Middlesex said she was concerned by varying cost estimates for the use-value program. And, she said she would have preferred to deal with the issue as part of a broader tax reform package.

She said lawmakers who want to help farmers may come to the final weeks of the session and face a Isle La Motte Beset By Feuding, Fussing very tired of it." Hart said the recount incident demonstrates Koss is not out to improve the town but to gain power. "It's like he wants his people in every office. He's the kingpin and he's pulling the strings." Referring to Hart's charge, Koss a "newcomer" and, according to many, one with much influence in town said, "I am the leader of nothing, an opinion-expresser perhaps. More of a lightning rod than anything else." "Discontent is not necessarily bad," he said. "It brings out different views." The ensuing discussion ensures "you are now voting as an informed citizen," he said.

"I don't want to see the town totally united behind one person that's mindless. Differences of opinion are very good. Getting antagonistic is not. I hold no malice for anyone but I do have strong opinions," Koss said. One of Koss' strongest supporters is James Senesac who was expelled from a town meeting seven years ago when he declined to surrender his tape recorder.

Senesac said he disagrees with the court's decision to honor the misspelled ballots and thinks the Legislature needs to clarify the matter. Soon after Koss, formerly of New Britain, and Senesac, formerly of Burlington, became Isle La Motte residents about 1970, they began to challenge the way the town was run. "The people in this town were scared of the government," Senesac said. Koss and Senesac claim they are working for more open government, but Hall, like many of his supporters, sees most of the differences between the two camps as "person- Workshop Set From Page 1B A workshop, "Family Therapy: Making Complex Things Simple," will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Reynes said Carse's support was "key. There's a lot of people who with good reason look to Henry Carse. He's had a long connection with natural resources issues." Reynes informally polled his committee members who support the bill on the potential Carse amendment, and all favored it, he said. Meanwhile, former Republican Gov. Deane Davis sent Kunin a telegram Wednesday to say he supported the bill.

Davis spoke at a news briefing earlier this year in support of the Kunin administration water quality bill, which was substantially altered in committee. Told of Davis' telegram, Kimack shook his head. "Deane Davis doesn't understand water quality at all," he said. choice between the two farm proposals. The details of the possible tax on the sale of Vermont banks have not yet been completely worked out, according to Sherman.

He said the rationale behind the plan is that outof-state banks should help promote economic development if they buy Vermont banks. The Legislature is expected to pass a bill this year allowing the sale of Vermont banks to out-of-state institutions. "It isn't a permanent fix but it does pump some money in," said Sherman. The money would go into the Family Farm Assistance Act, a $400,000 program started last year that the Legislature is now expected to continue. Kimack said he was unsure of the fate of his amendment.

He said Kunin had "pulled out all stops on this one. I think I'm the only person she hasn't called in to her office. I think the governor has traded in the gold dome, the left front tire of her car and last year's dresses in order to get this bill passed." The bill is scheduled for House debate beginning at 10 a.m. From Page 1B Anthony Pollina said he is pleased by the growing support for the usevalue bill. "Lately, there's been a lot of movement," he said.

"I would hope that they could come up with some tax relief for farmers this Welch said changes in federal dairy policy will cost the average Vermont farmer $3,000. The expected cuts are the result of efforts to cut milk production and eliminate deficit spending on the federal level. Welch said the state can respond to that by taxing farmland fairly. Reappraisals have doubled the taxes paid by farmers in many communities. Stone said farmers are already paying more than their fair share of property taxes.

He said the bill "certainly (has) a lot of support among the agriculture community. The question is where's the money going to come from." Stone said farmers pay two to three times the average tax paid by a Vermont family, and use no more local services. "Farmers have been paying more than their fair share for years," he said. The House Agriculture Committee has drawn up a bill that would tax farmland at its use value, and repay towns through an increase in the transfer tax on property worth more than $75,000. The program would cost about $3 million a year.

The funding mechanism and cost seem to be the primary hitches. "We're carefully looking at the bill and alternatives that would be less expensive," said Dooley. But he said the governor also does not want Death Notices and Funerals Held BLANCHE C. DALEY NEWPORT Blanche C. Daley, 67, passed away on March 25, 1986, in Burlington.

She was born March 15, 1919, in Mansonville, Quebec, the daughter of Antonio and Rose (LeBlanc) Daigle. On Feb. 12, 1945, married Justice Rudolph J. Daley. She is survived by retired Supreme Court Justice, Rudolph J.

Daley; four children, Daniel P. of Boston, Mrs. Terry (Rosemary) Claassen of Washington D.C., Mrs. Paul (Anne Marie) Ettori of Rutland, Timothy J. of San Francisco, four grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Daigle of Concord, N.H., and Robert Daigle of Derby; and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Daley was a member of the daughters of Isabella, the Ladies of St. and the Newport Post 21, American Legion Auxiliary. Friends may call at the ConverseRushford Funeral Home in Newport, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m., at St.

Mary's Church in Newport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Project Bread, 5 Park Boston, 02108, Attention: Daniel P. Daley, Executive Director. Interment will be at a later date in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newport.

CORRECTION SICARD, RENE J. -In Rene J. Sicard which 'appeared in Wednesday's Free Press, the date of death was incorrect. Sicard died Tuesday evening, March 25, 1986. 4 Funerals Held BURLINGTON CALAHAN, C.

Lyman A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday a.m., in Christ the King Roman Church with Monsignor John Fradet officiating. The concelebrant was the Roland Rivard. Attending were representatives of the University of Vermont and the Burlington Parks Department. Interment followed in Resurrection Park Cemetery. Bearers were Arthur Lepisto, Wiggins, Birdie Boyce, George McCullum, Sid Baker and Gerry Coravan.

VERGENNES CHAMBERLAIN, Benjamin J. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Church in Vergennes. Father Pierre A.

LaVallee and Father Reid Mayo concelebrated the Mass. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Vergennes later in the spring Bearers, all grandsons, were Joseph and John Chamberlain, Robert Cunningham, Richard, Sean, Joseph and Gregory Danyow. BURLINGTON TROTTIER, Timothy A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church with the Rev.

Bernard Messier officiating. Attending was a large delegation of students and faculty from Burlington High School. Interment followed in Lake View Cemetery. Bearers were Michael and Keith Boucher, Richard Rainer, Gary Pecor, William Cloutier and Lucien Belisle. SWANTON MUMLEY, Mrs.

Charlene M. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Church of the Nativity with the Rev. Maurice Ouellet SSE, pastor, officiating. Entombment followed to MAD RIVER GLEN THE SKIER'S MOUNTAIN APRIL SPECIALS Weekdays Per Person All day ADULT $8 All day JUNIOR (16 under) $5 Carroll Reed RENT A SKI Mad Rover Glen Equipment Rental Skis, Boots, Poles $7 Lodging and Ski Report (802) 496-3551 Wallsfleid, VT 05673 This LET DO IT! Carpets Furniture Draperies Safe, fast-drying, all in your home.

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862-6248 Min. order $35 await interment later this spring in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery. A delegation from the Ladies of St. Anne of Nativity parish was in attendance and formed an honor guard.

Also attending were delegations from the Swanton Fire Department and Auxiliary, Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Franklin County court, and representatives of the Franklin-Northwest School District. The bearers, all members of the Swanton Fire Department, were: Chief Larry Wall, Harold Berger, Mark Berger, Sanford Prouty, Al Kinzinger, Dale Messier, Raymond Larocque and Ronald Young. SWANTON AMILHAT, Mrs. Ida G. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday at noon in the Church of the Nativity with the pastor, the Rev.

Maurice Ouellet SSE, officiating. Interment followed in the family lot in St. Mary's Cemetery with Father Ouellet reading committal prayers. Representatives from the Swanton Fire Department and the Hi-Swans Senior Citizens were in attendance and formed an honor guard. Also attending were delegations from Swanton Lumber Swanton Village Manager Orman staff.

The bearers Alan Winters, Croft and Swanton village, trustees and John Winters, Dr. Robert Lunna, Charles Read, Harvey Rainville and Clyde Mercier Jr. SWANTON GREENWOOD, Mrs. Frances A Mass Christian burial was celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m., in the Church of the Nativity with associate pastor Father Romeo Trahan S.S.E., the celebrant. A delegation attended representing IBM of Essex Junction.

Bearers were Daryl Jordon, Michael Paquette, Louis Parrott, John Poulin, David Spenser and Robert Zweeres. Following committal prayers by Father Trahan, entombment took place to await burial later this spring in Sheldon Village Cemetery. CAMBRIDGE PAULIN, Henry J. -Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m., in the Cambridge United Church with Pastor Craig Bensen officiating with Father Raymond Moquin MF, and Father Alfred Stefanik, co-officiating. The organist was Aimee Hutchins.

Attending and forming an honor guard were delegations from Jack F. Corse Inc. Fuel Dealer, Rudy's Plumbing and Hardware, Lamoille Supervisory Union and Superintendent's Office and St. Mary's parish choir. Also in attendance were representatives from IBM, the Cambridge United Church Ladies Group and Trustees, the Cambridge Town Offices and the Jeffersonville Second Congregational Church.

Bearers, all nephews, were Daniel Gillespie, William Morris, Duane Howard, Roger Barry, Blaine and Charles Conger. Interment followed in Mountain View Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements were by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax. alities and style." His opponents, he said, seem "just to want the power." "The same people who accepted my name (with varied spellings) Tuesday night (Town Meeting declined to accept it a week later," Hall said. "That's where Norman Koss came in, I'm sure.

If not him then who else advised him not to count those ballots It was not an oversight It was strictly a personal vendetta. I didn't expect them to go off the deep end," he said. Koss, who has been a selectman and auditor and is now assistant town clerk and treasurer, said he has no intention of seeking public office again. "I'll just keep an eye on how things are Nevertheless, Senesac and Koss think things are better than they used to be, citing the turnout on election day in March 254 of the 289 registered voters. "That is, in my language, a hell of a turnout and that pleases me, win, lose or draw," Koss said.

"'The people are turning out for whatever "But," Senesac said, "there's a lot of things still to be done." For Town Clerk Suzanne LaBombard, the whole dispute boils down to a case of "wasted energy." "I would love to see everyone start working together," she said. "It's time to put these efforts into worthwhile. things for the town." But, she admitted, the situation now is very polarized. "It would take a brave person, somebody who had an open mind," to be a peacemaker. THE OFFICES OF VERMONT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

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