The Burlington Free Press from Burlington, Vermont • Page 4

1 Th BuHington (Vt.l Free Press. Wednesday. May 11, 1988 Vermont trout farmers hoping fish will appeal to state took place at a pond on the former Hewitt Farm in Bristol, where trout were raised for restaurant consumption before the Civil War. 553 GAS TRIMMERS free under an annual inspection program. The testing was something Stutz-Lumbra, a University of Vermont-trained biologist, worked for before it was mandated by the state.

It will be a practice that Waterland will sell to other trout farmers, along with technical advice and the actual fish. "Our scheme on the new farm that we're going to start up this summer is that it will be a model and we'll franchise it," she said. Not all private trout-rearing opertions are for profit, though. Earlier this month, a project managed by the New Haven River Anglers Association and Trout Unlimited netted literally more than 1,900 trout that were dispatched to numerous spots along the New Haven River. minute.

By contrast, the Colemans will be using wells that will supply 100 gallons per minute an adequate amount for their modest operation, but an essentially insurmountable obstacle to any sort of expansion that would hit hard in Boise, Idaho. "Our geology just doesn't allow for those really big facilities," Wiggins said. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner William Paine, who has long fought for the successful diversification of Vermont agriculture, takes a long-range view of trout-farming. "It's like most anything else," Paine said. "It's a question of volume.

To try to make a living on the thing, you've got a tremendous risk." Again, for Paine, it's a question of water. "If vou don't own the entire -Prom page 1B More problematic for the future of sales directly to the dinner crowd will be price. Waterland and others are hoping that a small price premium on Vermont-raised trout will be accepted, as customers get the option of choosing between a dead Jrout that was shipped cross-country and a live one that grew up just down the road. Another customer of Water-land is Green Mountain Trout Farms which is scheduled to start up a smaller trout-farming operation in Monkton next month if the town Planning Commission gives the final OK tonight. Co-owners Shirley and Robert Coleman spent two years in the planning, financing and state certification of their proposal before digging two wells this spring.

Like Waterland, only smaller, the facility will include concrete jraceways, holding ponds and sedimentation systems. The Colemans will buy fry trout from Waterland and initially will rear most of them only up to a size where they can be sold for pond-stocking. The Colemans expect a harvest of 50,000 fish the first year and as many as 100,000 each year thereafter. "The market is definitely there," Mrs. Coleman said.

"We're going to fill a need. I really think that we'll be able to sell anything we raise." Both businesses have come along with ample help from state Fish and Wildlife biologists, who supply advice and insist upon a high level of disease and effluent control. State fishery biologist Tom Wiggins is delighted to see the two firms try to make a go of it, but he and others also offer a word of caution. "If it's done properly, the potential is there," Wiggins said. "But it's a very competitive market.

Ninety percent of the U.S. commercial trout market comes from Idaho. They control the industry." It all comes down to water. Fresh, cool, oxygenated water and Idaho can boast of a superabundance of it. Wiggins said he was aware of one Idaho hatchery operation that had the advantage of a mountainside spring that yielded some 80,000 gallons of pure water per VT STARTING 4 Nor are all private efforts so new.

Not coincidentally, the project FREE ONE-NIGHT SAVE UP TO $50 Off water supply, you're vulnerable to anything that happens to it," he said. Drought, infestation and pollution could quickly kill a year's harvest. Waterland-raised trout and soon those from the Coleman's operation are certified disease- 79-6541 197 Prt Stwt, Em Junction I Largest Wheel Horae Dealer L.aTi? jTms jj Legislators hope final vote on growth bill comes today SEMINAR! Women on Wheels. Don't know what makes your car tick? Can't talk garage-ese with your mechanic? This seminar takes all the mystery out of car care. We offer it free because it's in our best interest to teach you more about cars! Women on Wheels course leader: Mary Jackson.

Free coffee, cider and donuts plus giveaways! May 12, 6-9 PM Nordic Ford Showroom Call 863-6000 to reserve your place Lacey's Annual LAWN state pay for all property taxes funding education that are levied on agricultural land and related buildings. As for property taxes assessed for funding muncipal services, the state would pay the difference between use value and appraised value. In return, farmers would agree not to sell their property for development within five years of being enrolled in the program or repay the state the amount of money the program saved them. the House Agriculture Committee. In their two days of meeting, growth bill conferees have tentatively agreed on the following points: The bill will contain the planning goals as approved by the House and use the Senate's goals as "findings." The proposed Council of Regional Commissions would have a three-member appeals panel as recommended by the Senate.

The new farmland tax abatement program would have the From page 1B state can start a tax abatement program remains the major stumbling block for a quick resolution. House conferees remain adamant that the subsidy must be in the final bill because, they maintain, the state Tax Depart-tnent cannot put a new tax relief program for farmers in place this year. "We'll compromise on anything else in that bill, not the subsidy," said Starr, chairman of 100S OF CARPET REMNANTS ON SALE! SATURDAY, MAY 14th In case of Rain, it will be held 'in our New Addition Court won't throw out suit filed by son accusing mother of murder 2000 Williston Road INC. 86201 11 "NUTRISYSTEM KEPT 101 EXTRA LBS, FROM COMING By Mike Donoghue Free Press Staff Writer A Superior Court judge has denied a request from an Essex woman to throw out a lawsuit brought by her son, who believes she was responsible for the killing of his father. Diane I.

King, 41, wanted the civil suit dismissed on her belief that the Superior Court did not have jurisdiction over the case. She maintained the District Court, which handles criminal cases, would be the proper forum, but Judge James Morse rejected her claim in Chittenden County Superior Court. Joey King filed suit against his mother in an effort to gain control of the family's home, where she has continued to live since the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Wilfred F. King III, in October 1980. No criminal charges have been filed in the which remains under investigation by Essex police.

Joey King, 20, maintains his mother Diane King participated in the murder of her husband, according to the suit filed in March. Diane King has refused to cooperate with authorities in the investigation of her husband's suspected death, police said. His whereabouts are unknown, but police are treating the case as a homicide, they have said. Morse made his decision based on legal arguments submitted in writing by lawyers for both sides, said Burlington Attorney Geoffrey W. Crawford, who represents Joey King.

Crawford said he expects depositions of witnesses to be taken in the coming weeks. Attorney Thomas J. Donovan, who represents Diane King, said he expects the case to continue its normal course through the legal system. "It's a question of law," Donovan said. Diane King had initially filed suit last December to have Wilfred F.

King III declared dead. She also wanted full control of the property because "facts and circumstances" made her believe her husband was dead. However, she withdrew the suit after Joey King asked for party status because he believed his mother participated in Wilfred F. King Ill's murder, according to court papers. When Diane King withdrew her lawsuit in March, Joey King then immediately filed his own case to try to resolve the ownership issue.

The house was built by Wilfred F. King III on land given to him by his parents, Wilfred and Lillian King who still live next door, with Joey King. BETWEEN US." it S. Burlington delays vote on zoning near park set Street, might make that unlikely. "We have truly dropped the Timothy Jamieson.

"The view from the Overlook Park is moot at this point," she said. "The real issue is preserving further north." Farrar said that might mean buying the six lots in the strip north of Deerfield Road that is covered by interim zoning. Mona said other city financial concerns, including a 325-acre park on Dor From page 1B request. They insisted that the land be left open so both park users and passing motorists can njoy the panoramic views. Cathy Doyle of Overlook Condominiums said the city was reacting too late because of a three-story house that was built directly In front of the city's land by Our client.

Rudy Schroeder. Our client. Peppi Schroeder. tost 65 pounds muopouim ball," said Zoning Board Member John Dinklage, noting various boards and commissions in the city should have moved to protect the city park back in the mid-1970s when the land was given to South Burlington. Iff to Three people cited in Winooski vandalism spree John Picking and Bruce Tra-yah, both 19 and of Winooski, and a juvenile, were charged with unlawful mischief.

Winooski police have cited three people to appear in Vermont District Court in connection with a rash of vandalism that resulted in 4,000 worth of damage. Police said 22 cars were van dalized, most receiving slashed tires, on the weekends of April 16 and April 30. Police said Officer Kathy Jones followed a lead that led to the June 6 court citation. NUTRISYSTEM'S comprehensive Flavor Set-Point Weight Loss Program includes: I A variety of delicious meals and snacks. I One-on-one personal counseling.

I Behavior Breakthrough'" Program for long-term success. CALL NOW AND BEGIN TO LOSE. As people vary, so does an individual weight loss We Succeed Where Diets Fail You: I THIS WEEKEND See New and old-timers too! INC SECOND RUTLAND TRUCK SHOW I OP weight loss centers Saturday mat if Uri- 5PM SunMY mY 15 3Prt RUTLAND FAIR GffOUNfcS Route 1 Rutland, "BRINGING TOGETHER. ANTIQUE TRUCKS ONLY kM ANlJ THE NEWEST TRUCK fiObELS. ttESENTEfc by: green mountain HEAVY" HAULERS (A.T.H.S.) FOR NUTRISYSTEM SERVICES SfcNSCREb WCATHEASr TRUCK 7KUCK PART VENDORS I Spcial o(faf does not indudettwcoct of NUTRISYSTEM foods, a cannot be combir with other offers.

As people vary so does trwr rats of weight loss. Valid only with the purchase of a new program a a participaling canter. One discount pet person. Limited Time Offer. OVER-NIGHT SEcuairc TAILS So.

Burlington 863-5011 Barre 479-3348 i EE? HwrQUE TRUCK NO ALCOHOLIC AFTER. bASH PLAQUES-FIRST IOO ANTIQUE. 5PM 800-248-3348 900 Centers in North America TRUCKS AT THE GATE.