Thursday, March 29, 2012

Plow driver, wife charged in Vt. teacher's death

This Wednesday, March 28, 2012 booking photo released by the Vermont State Police shows Allen Prue, 30, of Waterford, Vt., arrested with his wife Patricia Prue and charged with murder in the death of Melissa Jenkins of St. Johnsbury, a teacher who went missing Sunday night. (AP Photo/Vermont State Police)

This Wednesday, March 28, 2012 booking photo released by the Vermont State Police shows Allen Prue, 30, of Waterford, Vt., arrested with his wife Patricia Prue and charged with murder in the death of Melissa Jenkins of St. Johnsbury, a teacher who went missing Sunday night. (AP Photo/Vermont State Police)

This Wednesday, March 28, 2012 booking photo released by the Vermont State Police shows Patricia Prue, 33, of Waterford, Vt., arrested with her husband Allen Prue and charged with murder in the death of Melissa Jenkins of St. Johnsbury, a teacher who went missing Sunday night. (AP Photo/Vermont State Police)

This undated identification photo provided Monday, March 26, 2012 by the St. Johnsbury, Vt., police shows Melissa Jenkins, who went missing Sunday night, March 25. Police said her 2-year-old child was found alone in her car a short distance from her home. (AP Photo/St. Johnsbury Police Department)

Vermont State Police Major Ed Ledo, center, speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 28, 2012 in St. Johnsbury, Vt. Allen and Patricia Prue are being charged in connection with the killing of Vermont prep school teacher Melissa Jenkins, who police say was strangled. Thirty-year-old Allen Prue of Waterford and his 33-year-old wife Patricia Prue are facing 2nd degree murder charges in connection with the killing of Jenkins. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

In this Tuesday night, March 27, 2012 photo, Vermont State Police execute a search warrant at the home of Allen and Patricia Prue in Waterford, Vt. The couple were arrested Tuesday night and face murder charges in the death of St. Johnsbury Academy science teacher Melissa Jenkins. (AP Photo/The Caledonian-Record, Paul Hayes)

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) ? A Vermont snowplow driver who wanted to "get a girl" was accused Wednesday along with his wife of luring a popular prep school teacher from her home by pretending their vehicle had broken down, beating and strangling her, stripping her body naked and throwing it into the Connecticut River.

Allen Prue, 30, and Patricia Prue, 33, of Waterford, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Melissa Jenkins, whose SUV was found idling along a remote road near her St. Johnsbury home on Sunday with her unharmed 2-year-old inside.

Police said Allen Prue was riding around on Sunday with his wife when he got the idea "to get a girl," the affidavit said. "They didn't plan to get one forcefully," the police affidavit said.

Police gave no further details on a possible motive in the death of the 33-year-old teacher at the prestigious St. Johnsbury Academy. The Prues were ordered held without bail, and police said more charges were possible.

"They knew Miss Jenkins and had snowplowed her driveway a couple of years ago," Vermont State Police Maj. Ed Ledo said at a news conference announcing the arrests.

A friend told police that Allen Prue had asked Jenkins out a couple of times and that she felt uncomfortable around him, according to the documents. She stopped having him plow, and in autumn 2011 he showed up drunk at her home asking if he could plow her driveway the following year.

After the court appearance, Allen Prue's mother, Donna Prue, said that her son has never been in trouble with the law before and that she has faith he didn't commit the crime.

"I do not believe he would ever do this, because he didn't have it in him. I have nothing against her (Patricia); I don't have nothing bad to say about either one," said Donna Prue, who lives with the couple and her daughter. She said she did not know Jenkins.

Patricia Prue's first husband, Jeffry Witkoff, 38, of Littleton, Colo., said the news was shocking.

"If somebody told me she's a murderer, that's nothing that would pop into her head. When I knew her she did a have history of mental issues, for anxiety and depression and social anxiety," he said. They were legally separated in 2007 and divorced in 2009, he said.

Police were called Sunday night after Jenkins' son was found alone in her vehicle.

Her former boyfriend told police she called him saying that she had gotten a weird call from a couple who used to plow her driveway and that she was going to help them. She wanted someone to know what she was doing, the documents say.

When he couldn't reach her two hours later, he went to check on her. He told police he found her vehicle, with her son sleeping in it, and one of her shoes nearby.

Allen Prue later told police that Patricia Prue called Jenkins and told her they had broken down near her home.

The death of the well-loved science teacher at St. Johnsbury Academy, once attended by President Calvin Coolidge, reverberated through the town of 6,200 in northeastern Vermont about 40 miles south of the Canadian border.

Ledo said he hoped the arrests would bring closure for Jenkins' family and friends.

"We can now turn our full attention to healing from this tragic loss, celebrating Melissa's life and mourning her death," said Joe Healy, a spokesman for St. Johnsbury Academy.

The court documents describe the encounter this way:

When the 33-year-old Jenkins got out of her vehicle, Allen Prue grabbed her and strangled her. He said his wife was outside helping him but didn't know what she was doing. He then put the body in the backseat of their car, and they drove to their home. At some point, Patricia Prue choked Jenkins in the car "to ensure she wasn't breathing."

Back at their home, he put Jenkins' body on a tarp, removed her clothes and poured bleach on her body. The Prues also removed their clothes and put them on the tarp.

They then drove to a boat access at the Connecticut River, which separates Vermont from New Hampshire, and put Jenkins' body in the water, weighing it down with cinder blocks and concealing it with brush.

They threw a prepaid cellphone that Patricia had used to call Jenkins into the water near Moore Dam and took the tarp and the clothes to New Hampshire where they burned them.

Jenkins' body was found in shallow water of the river with her feet tied and severe bruising indicating a severe beating before her death, the affidavit said.

Police say condoms and wrappers were found near the body.

Associated Press

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Tripping Breaker - Tripping Circuit Breaker Tips











Breaker trips are often caused by overloaded circuits. Overload is the main reason for breaker tripping.

These are typical examples of the electrical overload and how to deal with it:

- One of our 15 amp breakers keeps tripping. The breaker feeds: fridge, washer, master bedroom, bathroom, TV, lights in the kitchen, corridor, laundry room and porch. It was always OK. But recently the breaker started tripping. What could be a cause?

- There are two girls in the family. They keep tripping the breaker every morning when they plug in both hair dryers. It blows the breaker and of course they blame me, their father. Should I replace the 15 Amp breaker with the 20 Amp one? (NO. Please don't do that. Keep reading)

- Microwave oven trips the circuit breaker every second day. Especially when I use a toaster, electric kettle or a coffee maker at the same time.

These three are perfect indicators of overloading and excessive current running through the wires that causes a circuit breaker to trip. The breaker is specifically designed to do exactly that. It opens the circuit and protects the wires from overheating and burning.

The solution of the problem is to run an extra line from the panel. And to split the overloaded circuit in two. This will cut the load in half. Both the old line and the newly installed one will now carry only half of the original load. Problem Solved! This is the best but more expensive way to deal with the overload.

Another solution is using extension cords and plugs connected to other lines and breakers to spread the original load among them. This option is not convenient and could be considered only as a temporary one.

Short circuit is the second most common reason for breaker tripping

Second common cause of breaker tripping is a short circuit. It usually happens during or after something has been done in the house, like home repair, light installation, plug change, wiring upgrade or line extension. Or damaged during renovation.

- The electrical in the house was fine until carpet was installed a couple of days ago. The circuit breaker flipped. It trips again immediately after each attempt to turn it back on.

- I recently put drywall up in the basement. After that two breakers supplying power to basement lights and plugs have tripped and won't reset. They actually sparked each time I tried to reset them. Probable causes - either a wire had been cut, or a nail or screw ran through the wire. Call an electrician and expect substantial damage to the recently completed work.

- A fridge that I just bough has tripped the breaker right after I plugged it into an outlet. I was wandering if the plug or the fridge may be causing the problem? Using an extension cord plug the fridge into a wall outlet connected to another breaker. If the fridge starts and works properly for 15 minutes, go to point a) below. If another breaker instantly shuts the power off, the problem is with the fridge. Examine the cord carefully. Plug in again. If different breakers keep tripping. Buy a new fridge or call an appliance repair shop.

a) The fridge has tripped first wall plug but it works fine with extension cord plugged into another one. The reason is inside the first wall outlet. Turn off the breaker to that line, open the plug and look for the obvious signs like loose screws, damaged insulation, wires touching each other or the metal box. Tighten screws holding wires in place and put everything back. Turn the breaker on and plug in the fridge. If the problem persists, call an electrician.

- My favorite antique table lamp causes power outage each time I plug it in. What's the problem? If while using different wall plugs the lamp has tripped two or more different breakers, then the problem is within the lamp. Inspect its cord for damage or a melted appearance. Check the insulation on the wires to make sure it is not cracked and there is no touching of wires together. Or take it to a repair shop.

Less common problem could happen when a circuit breaker itself has gone bad. It needs to be replaced. Ask a licensed electrician to do that.

Special purpose breakers like GFCI and AFCI are those with a button. These are more sensitive and complicated. Should you have a problem with one of them, your best bet is to call an electrician.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Vt. police believe body is that of beloved teacher

This undated identification photo provided Monday, March 26, 2012 by the St. Johnsbury, Vt., police shows Melissa Jenkins, who went missing Sunday night, March 25. Police said her 2-year-old child was found alone in her car a short distance from her home. (AP Photo/St. Johnsbury Police Department)

This undated identification photo provided Monday, March 26, 2012 by the St. Johnsbury, Vt., police shows Melissa Jenkins, who went missing Sunday night, March 25. Police said her 2-year-old child was found alone in her car a short distance from her home. (AP Photo/St. Johnsbury Police Department)

This undated identification photo provided Monday, March 26, 2012, by the St. Johnsbury, Vt., police shows Melissa Jenkins who went missing the night of Sunday, March 25, 2012. Police said her 2-year-old child was found alone in her car a short distance from her home. (AP Photo/St. Johnsbury Police Department)

Vermont State Police search for clues Monday, March 26, 2012, in St. Johnsbury, Vt., where the vehicle of Melissa Jenkins was found Sunday night. Her 2-year-old son was found alone in her vehicle with the engine running, a short distance from her home. Jenkins, a high school teacher and basketball coach, is missing. (AP Photo/Caledonian-Record, Todd Wellington)

St. Johnsbury, Vt., Mayor Ed Ledo speaks outside the Vermont State Police offices Monday, March 26, 2012, in St. Johnsbury, about high school teacher and basketball coach Melissa Jenkins, who went missing Sunday night. Her 2-year-old son was found alone in her vehicle with the engine running, a short distance from her home. (AP Photo/Caledonian-Record, Todd Wellington)

(AP) ? The discovery of a body believed to be that of a beloved teacher at a prestigious boarding school sent shudders of grief and anxiety through a small New England town a day after her SUV was found running with her unharmed 2-year-old boy inside.

Melissa Jenkins, a 33-year-old single mother, taught science at St. Johnsbury Academy, a school of about 970 students that was established in the 1840s and whose alumni include former President Calvin Coolidge.

Vermont State Police Maj. Ed Ledo would not give details on the condition of the body found Monday in Barnet, a town not far St. Johnsbury. A friend who was looking for Jenkins called police Sunday and Jenkins' vehicle was discovered that evening near signs of a struggle.

An autopsy was planned for Tuesday. A family friend is caring for the boy. His father, B.J. Robertson, would not comment on Jenkins' disappearance.

Authorities acknowledged they did not know whether Jenkins' disappearance was isolated, and Ledo said at a news conference that the public should be vigilant as authorities continue to seek a suspect.

Throughout the day, townsfolk converged at the restaurant where Jenkins worked part-time, seeking solace and updates. As they braved bone-chilling winds for an evening candlelight service, news about the discovery of the body began filtering through the crowd.

"She would do anything for anybody. She definitely will be greatly missed," said Ron Craig, of Peacham, who said he and his wife occasionally babysat Jenkins' son.

Craig said it's scary that police did not know if this was an isolated incident. "We've been locking our doors all the time because you just don't know what's going to happen," he said.

Jenkins' vehicle was found not far from her home in a rural area at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. She had no restraining orders out on anyone, police said.

Jenkins was a girls freshman basketball coach and a dorm proctor until she had her son. She graduated from Lyndon State College with a degree in natural science and geology. She was working on her master's degree, headmaster Tom Lovett said.

"She's got a real gift with students who either haven't liked science before or learning science doesn't come easy to them," Lovett said. "She's got a real gift with them."

St. Johnsbury Academy also serves as a public school for the town, about 40 miles south of the Canadian border.

Jenkins was a waitress at night at The Creamery Restaurant in Danville, the eatery where co-workers, friends and the father of Jenkins' son gathered Monday afternoon along with others who were curious or concerned.

"We all know her. It's a tough thing right now," said Marion Cairns, the owner, who described Jenkins as bright, pretty, a good mother and fun to be around. "She'd cut her arms off before she'd let anybody touch that boy. I mean, that boy meant everything to her."

Eric Berry, 44, of Lyndonville, a cousin by marriage whose daughter is Jenkins' goddaughter, described her as a beautiful, kind person whom he believes was coming to someone's aid when she disappeared.

"She left her house with the idea, I think, to try to help somebody, and that's as far as I'm going to go with that because I don't want to damage any investigation," he said.

The academy will provide counseling to grieving students, Lovett said.

The disappearance recalled that of 20-year-old Krista Dittmeyer of Portland, Maine, whose car was found idling with its hazard lights on, her 14-month-old daughter unharmed, a year ago about 50 miles away in New Hampshire. Dittmeyer's body was found in a pond. Three men were arrested on charges in her robbery and killing.

Authorities said Monday there is no indication the cases were related.

Associated Press

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

English Holidays For The Whole Family : The Wise Directory

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You will be amazed at the countrysides of rolling green hills that seem to stretch out never ending. The charm the homes as well as the bed and breakfast houses, unless brand new buildings exude this and allow you to live in historical places of England?s past.

You must visit some of the many shires which surround the countryside here. These are still quaint in all of their English charm but have kept up with the newer times as well.

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You will also find many old-fashion English pubs everywhere you go. Some are new but the best ones are the ones that have been around for a long time and are housed within buildings of older England?s past. These have much more atmosphere and true English foods and drinks.

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Barnsley House was once home to Rosemary Verey, the best designer of gardens in England. The hotel has now put this love of gardens into the furniture as well as the whole design theme throughout the hotel and its spa.

Close by you will find the Village Pub to grab a bite and a stout. You will taste some of the best seafood here like the Dorset crabs, mussels, bowl of clams and the ever delectable Cotswold cider.

Travel to Winchester within the West Country for a true historical monument to be seen. This mega-sight has puzzled people for thousands of years. It is the ever magical Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plains.

The famous woman author Jane Austen is laid to rest here at the cathedral Winchester as well. Ms. Austen?s home can also be toured and all its quaint English charm taken in at nearby Chawton.

Anyone who visits England for the first time has to go to London as it is a place you will remember for many years to come. You can tour castles, historical monuments, prisons, towers and so much more. Museums here are filled with literature, art and weapons from the medieval ages.

If you stay the night within this village be sure to get tickets and see the Royal Shakespeare Company plays performed on regular basis. This is a grand depiction of his most famous of plays.

In these Palace tours you will also be able to visit the Royal Mews where you can admire the collection of vehicles of the Monarchy. English Getaways would not be complete without this sight to be seen and children will delight in the vastness of it all.

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Shawn was the Co-Master of Ceremonies for the 2006 and 2007 Mr. Olympia Competitions held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shawn is the creator of the only charity fundraiser for professional bodybuilding, Vyo Tech Nutritionals presents: Shawn Ray?s CHOC Hospital Golf Invitational. Over the last two year?s with the help of other pro fitness, figure and bodybuilding champions, as well as supplement companies and magazines, Shawn has helped raise and donate over $55,000.00 to the Children?s Hospital of Orange County by hosting this event annually at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Ca.
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