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DUNMORE ON ICE: It may be the start of spring on the calendar, but Lake Dunmore is still locked in winter as seen
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When your oil tank is ‘red tagged’
Red tagging: An oil furnace made in the 1970s and still in use today by many Vermont homeowners such as Doug and Pat Richmonds. Public domain image By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
Gasoline prices continue to rise By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Unless you’re among Vermont’s growing group of charged-up E.V. motorists, you’re probably noticing gasoline prices are on the rise in the Green Mountain State, once again. Gasoline prices in Vermont are the highest among the northern New England states although they are below the national average. Vermont’s average current price is $2.55 per gallon, which is six cents higher than the previous week, and 16 cents higher than a month ago, as reported by AAA Northern New England. “As the weather warms, more people are driving, which is causing an increase in demand for retail gasoline and at the same time supplies are shrinking as refineries go offline to prepare
MIDDLEBURY | Last week, when retired homeowners Doug and Pat Richmond of Underhill were told by an official of their home fuel-oil dealer, Patterson Fuels, that their basement fuel tank was being “red tagged” — which meant all fuel deliveries were being suspended to their house until suspected problems were fi xed — they went nearly apoplectic. “No oil leaks were found, and none were even suspected,” according to Doug Richmond in a recent True North Reports story. “But my basement oil tank dates back to 1973. Sure it shows a little rust, but it’s in a heated, protected space and it looked to me to have a long lifespan ahead of it. Now I am being told it has to be replaced.” The Richmonds were told a number of other things about their oil-burning system: the vent pipe has to be equal in size to the fill pipe, and the placement of the line in the foundation needing replacing, too. With two-thirds of the tank still filled with heating oil, the Richmonds are sure they can keep warm until they get a new tank, now required by law. » Red tagged Cont. on pg. 3
for the manufacture of summer-blend gasoline,” according to Dan Goodman, spokesman for AAA, AmericanAutomobile Association of Northern New England. “With spring, refinery maintenance season getting underway, drivers can expect retail gasoline prices to continue to rise. Goodman noted that “Baker Hughes Inc. reported that the U.S. lost one oil rig last week, bringing the total to 833... .” For various reasons, the price increase is in effect for yet another week;the increase reflects crude oil prices which topped the $60 mark. “At $2.59, the national gas price average is seven cents more expensive on the week and 22cents more than last month,” Goodman said. » Gas prices Cont. on pg. 2
MIDDLEBURY | Officials of the UVM Health Network-Porter Medical Center announced that Dr. Seleem Choudhury, DNP, MBA, R.N., CEN, FAEN will be the hospital’s new president/chief operating officer as of June 1. Choudhury will follow Fred Kniffin, M.D., who has led Porter since March 2016. Kniffin will return to practice in the Porter Emergency Department where he has served Porter since 1990. As Porter’s president for three years, Kniffin led the organization through the process of becoming an affiliate of the UVM Health Network in April 2017. “After an exhaustive search and reviewing many qualified candidates, we are very pleased to be welcoming Seleem to our Porter community and we are confident that he will build upon the incredible reputation that our organization has in providing essential health care services to the people of our region since 1925”, said Sivan Cotel, Porter board chair. » Choudhury Dr. Seleem Choudhury. Cont. on pg. 3 Photo courtesy of N.E. Vermont Regional Hospital
ISSUES AND ANSWERS: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott was the center of attention at a legislative breakfast held at the American Legion Post in Middlebury on March 18. The audience, which consisted largely of college students and over-50 citizens, expressed concerns along two lines: health care and climate change. Questions to Scott from audience members voiced concerns about doing more to reduce climate change effects in the state and getting government to do more in providing health care for all. The event was sponsored by the Bridport Grange and Addison County Farm Bureau. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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» Choudhury Cont. from pg. 1 “We also are looking forward to honoring Dr. Fred Kniffin with a gathering of staff, providers and community members at the end of May to thank him for leading Porter through both challenging and extremely exciting times over the past three years.” Choudhury, who began his career as nurse with the National Health Service in England, holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Vermont and an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix. His 30-yearlong career in health care includes clinical and administrative roles in various organizations including Ronald Regan Memorial Hospital (UCLA), University of Virginia Medical Center, Parker Adventist Hospital, Denver Medical Center and currently at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital as their vice president for professional services. He also currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Vermont teaching both nursing and non-nursing students leadership, management theory and management of » Red tagged Cont. from pg. 1 But they wonder about other Vermonters on a fixed income: what will they do and how will they pay for it? “As Vermonters, we have other tedious ways to heat our home, and in our case we won’t have to take cold showers, or wash dishes in ice water. But that’s not the principle of it. We are being told, yet again, what to do by state government.” Richmond said he called Gov. Phil Scott’s office in Montpelier to find out if the state’s chief executive signed off on the odious “red tagging” order. “I called the governor’s office to ask if he signed off on this; maybe I’ll get a call back? I invite others to try calling, too. The governor’s office phone number is 800-649-6825. What I later found out is that Gov. Shumlin signed off on this (before Scott came to office).” Richmond said that in just a few short days he got up to speed on the law in finding out what “red tagging” is all about. Regardless, he’s sure other Vermonters are equally unaware of “red tagging” and will be caught by surprise, too. “Of course it’s not illegal if the government wants, demands us, to replace our older fuel tanks,” he said. “I don’t know who sold this (idea) to the legislature and bureaucracy in the first place. I don’t blame Patterson Fuels for any of this; they are doing what they are told, by law. It was nice of my fuel dealer to wait until spring to do this. Many Vermonters get domestic hot water from an oil furnace. I wonder what happens to small businesses when they are ‘red tagged’?” Underhill said the estimated fix to his fuel problem to remove the “red tag” stricture came in at over $2,500. But as of the close of the current work week, he hasn’t been able to schedule the work; contractors are busy, perhaps, he mused, with similar jobs. “There’s a megaton of money all over the
complex organizations and other health care related topics. “I am truly honored to have been selected to lead the UVM Health Network-Porter Medical Center and I am very much looking forward to getting to know the staff, providers and community in the months and years ahead, as well as to work with a strong team of senior leaders and managers to advance the mission of Porter and the UVM Health Network,” Choudhury said. “My family and I could not be more excited to be joining this wonderful community.” “Dr. Choudhury’s deep experience in health care, knowledge of Vermont and UVM, and commitment to community partnerships makes him a perfect fit to help propel the Network’s and the state’s progress in transforming our health care system to one that focuses on addressing all of the barriers to better health that our patients may encounter, instead of just treating illness,” said John Brumsted, M.D., president and CEO of the University of Vermont Health Network. “I’m delighted to welcome him to the Network’s leadership team and I know he will be a worthy successor to Fred Kniffin who has
state changing hands over this,” Underhill said. “Gov. Scott’s office says former Gov. Shumlin signed off on this, (so they) spring (this) on us now in 2019? If it became law in 2017 why am I finding about this now? It must have been one of those 500 ‘bills’ the newbie progressive, global-warming legislators threw in the hopper. Force us out of heating oil as though that could be done (without pain and expense)... .” The Underhills are clearly upset about the mandated expense inflected on them despite the arrival of spring in Vermont, which, this year, has more the feel of mid-winter rather than that of daffodil blossoms and warm, gentle showers. Yet, the “red tagging” law should not come as a total surprise to most Vermonters. According to a posting on the Vermont Fuel Dealer Association’s (VFDA) website, “If a tank is unsafe to fill, it may be red tagged and placed out of service. Red tagging a tank will indicate that the tank is not in compliance and poses a risk of leaking or spilling. A fuel dealer is prohibited from filling a red-tagged tank. The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources maintains an online database of red-tagged tanks.” While state rules and regulations may be matters-of-fact to lawmakers and law enforcers, frustration with what is being perceived by many Vermont residents as far too many rules and regulations is another matter. “Laws come from the gnomes in ‘Montpeculiar’. There’s the one that if your car has a red (check engine) light on the dash, you may not drive it, regardless if it’s roadworthy and safe,” a frustrated Doug Underhill said. “Just junk your older car because you haven’t enough money just to get a red light turned off on the dash. If you haven’t enough money for that repair, just buy a newer car with the red light off. Well, there was instant outrage from Vermonters (in this instance) and then the DMV backed off.”
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According to Matt Cota, executive director of the Vermont Fuel Dealer Association, he understands the Underhills’ frustration, but they should have been aware that “red tagging” is legal and has been in place since October 2017. “The law makes sense and has proven to reduce the occurrence of spills in the past two years,” Cota said. “If a tank isn’t safe to fill, it should not be filled. Period.” Cota stressed that, to date, very few fueloil tanks have been “red tagged” in Vermont. “Less than one-half of one percent of fuel tanks are being red tagged of the 125,000 heating oil tanks in Vermont. The rest are safe to fill,” Cota said. According to Cota, Vermont fuel dealers are required to inspect a fuel-oil tank prior to the initial delivery of fuel to a new customer. “Any problems identified during the inspection which indicate a significant risk of a spill must be corrected before the fuel is delivered,” he noted. “The owner of the oil tank is required to have the tank inspected at least once every three years by a certified tank inspector.” Cota added that if a “red tagged” consumer feels his or her fuel tank is safe to fill, and passes the five minimum safety criteria listed
by the state, the individual can get a second opinion and have the “red tag” removed. “Heating oil dealers are prohibited from filling a tank if it fails to meet the five minimum standards,” according to Cota “Here are the points consumers have to follow to (get a green light or) have ‘red tag’ removed: 1. the tank must be on a stable foundation, 2 it must have a working vent alarm (whistle), 3. both the fill pipe and the vent pipe must have a minimum diameter of 1-1.25 inches, 4. if below grade or buried in concrete, the fuel line between the tank and the burner must be either plastic-coated copper or sleeved, and 5.a fuel oil tank cannot be filled if it has leaks, drips, has pitting, rust, dents, cracks or corrosion.” Regarding an oil tank’s sure footing, Cota stressed that on July 1, 2030, all tanks in Vermont — even those installed before 2017— are required to be on a solid concrete pad. “Skid tanks cannot be located within 25 feet of a drinking water supply or within 25 feet of surface water,” he added. “If you don’t qualify for financial assistance from the state of Vermont, you may be eligible for a $250 rebate when replacing a non-compliant tank.” ■ Note: The story first appeared on True North Reports.
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Porter looks ahead to a bright future As reported elsewhere in this issue of the Eagle, officials of Porter Medical Center announced the appointment of Dr. Seleem Choudhury as the hospital’s new president/chief operating officer as of June 1. Choudhury replaces Fred Kniffin, M.D., who has led Porter since 2016. We applaud Porter’s choice of Dr. Choudhury to head the hospital. He appears to be the ideal person to build upon the good reputation of Porter which has been caring for Addison County residents since 1925. Choudhury’s professional resume is astonishing: for a man who started out as nurse with the U.K. National Health Service he advanced in
his career and service, now with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and an MBA. There is no better candidate for the job, with both health care and management experience, to help shepherd Porter into the new decade of the ‘20s. As Dr. Choudhury said in a recent UVM-Porter news statement, “I am truly honored to have been selected to lead the UVM Health Network-Porter Medical Center and I am very much looking forward to getting to know the staff, providers and community in the months and years ahead, as well as to work with a strong team of senior leaders and managers to advance the mission of
Porter and the UVM Health Network.” “Dr. Choudhury’s understanding of health care issues from the ground floor up will be an asset when it comes to Porter’s aims in n transforming our health care system to “one that focuses on addressing all of the barriers to better health that our patients may encounter, instead of just treating illness.” Dr. Choudhury’s experience and many awards should be noticed and noted, but now it’s time to let him quietly go about his new tasks and responsibilities. Welcome to our community, Dr. Choudhury! — The Eagle ■
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The health insurance penalty tax By John McClaughry GUEST COLUMNIST
The Vermont House Health Care Committee has brought out a bill (H.524) that at best has nothing to recommend it, and at worst, would make Vermont’s health care situation worse for thousands of innocent people. The main impetus for this bill seems to be the determination of Chairman Rep. William Lippert (D-Hinesburg) to defeat, in Vermont, any effort by Republicans in Washington to relax some of the restrictive and compulsory features of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. A key feature of the ACA was a mandate to purchase Federally-approved health insurance, enforced by taxing persons for not buying such insurance. The penalty tax was the greater of $695 or two percent of household income. This was so unpopular that the Obama administration created fourteen classes of exemptions, including vaguely defined “hardship”, to keep from having to levy its own tax on vulnerable families. In 2017 the Republican Congress set the Obamacare penalty tax rate at zero, effectively eliminating it. Chairman Lippert, a long time partisan for universal government-run health care, wants it back in Vermont. Thus he has pushed his committee to fully reinstate the ACA mandate and tax on working people with incomes above the Medicaid eligibility level and not covered by employer insurance, who don’t enroll in plans offering expensive “minimum essential coverage.” If those people can’t afford to buy such insurance, even with ACA tax
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credits, his bill (H.524) would lay on a new Vermont tax to force them to buy it. Lippert is quoted in the media (Politico, 3/8/19) as saying. “We don’t want to disincentivize people.” His perverse idea of the “incentive” he wants to preserve is threatening people with penalty taxes until they comply, and if they still won’t pay, starting the tax collection process, ending with putting liens on homes and vehicles. Last year the legislature passed a Vermont ACA mandate for 2020, and created a seven -person working group to recommend “a financial penalty or other enforcement mechanism”. That group could not agree on a new tax to force working people to buy insurance, but Lippert’s committee decided it was a good idea. The good news is that last week the House Ways and Means Committee balked at levying that new tax. Its proposed rewrite of H.524 preserves the mandate enacted in 2018, but scraps the penalty tax. Instead, Vermonters would have to indicate on their tax returns whether they had minimum essential coverage the previous year. If they did not, the Department of Vermont Health Access would reach out to persuade them to take advantage of the ACA subsidies. The House will likely vote on the two versions this week. The odds are that the Lippert penalty tax version will be rejected. This may not be the final episode: The Senate could reinstate it. Gov. Scott’s spokesperson announced on Feb. 2 that “we will not support a financial penalty as a mechanism to induce health care coverage.” There is more not to like in the Lippert version of H.524. The ACA specifically exempted participants in four well-established Health Care
Sharing Ministries from the individual mandate. These are faith-based groups whose participants each month make payments sufficient to meet the health care expenses incurred by members the previous month. More than 500 Vermonters belong to these groups, and the number is likely to grow. The Working Group refused to support an individual mandate that would strip these caring and sharing people of their exemption from a penalty tax. The only advocate in the group for removing this exemption was the representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, supposedly a socially conscious mutual insurance company. The demand for corporate welfare never flags. Lippert declares of health sharing ministries that “this isn’t insurance”. He’s right; it’s not. It’s people giving from their hearts to succor their fellow believers in need. No matter, to a legislator whose motto seems to be “No Escape!” If the legislature should ultimately revive the penalty tax, the Health Sharing Ministries should be given the ACA exemption, alongside the religious conscience exemptions for such groups as Christian Science. Both versions of the bill mandate making small businesses of up to 100 employees (up from the current 50) be pooled to their competitive disadvantage with the individual market pool. That needs to be dropped. But the legislative rejection of the penalty tax would certainly show that even a left-leaning legislature has enough good sense not to lay new tax burdens on vulnerable working families. ■ — John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).
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TIME CAPSULE: After leaving national office, Vermont-born U.S. President Calvin Coolidge retired to a quiet life as a boating enthusiast, hobby farmer and sportsman. He certainly preferred a Vermont life over one in the national spotlight in Washington, D.C. Pictured, the ex-president is raking hay at his childhood home in Plymouth, Vermont, during the late 1920s. Library of Congress photo
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Are Vermonters helped by anti-cancer efforts?
Rae Carter: “Unfortunately for us humans (and our animal friends), prevention of cancer is not profitable for the cancer industry.” Photo provided By Rae Carter GUEST W RITER
Corporations without commitments to social and environmental impact focus on turning a profit and producing products as cheaply as possible. While this sounds reasonable from an economic perspective, human health is the primary cost. Genetics and gene mutations cause cancer, but what causes gene mutations? Pollution in our environment, chemicals in the products we use and have in our homes, chemical exposure in workplaces, pesticides on our foods and in our beverages, genetically modified products, no adequate regulation of the 85,000 synthetic chemicals on the market (source: Breast Cancer Action), stress, pace, and demands of our society and work/life
imbalance, people’s inability to access healthy food, safe products, or have the resources to make healthy lifestyle decisions, and a medical system that treats the symptoms of cancer rather than the root causes of an epidemic. A cure for cancer lies in addressing the factors above. Unfortunately for us humans (and our animal friends), prevention of cancer is not profitable for the cancer industry. The cancer industry includes corporations, like German-giant Bayer (recently merged with Monsanto), which produce food, home and beauty products, drugs, and pay for cancer research. A conflict of interest to say the least, corporations like Bayer profit simultaneously from genetically modified food grown with pesticides (both of which cause cancer);
home and beauty products made with unregulated, cancer-causing chemicals; and the production of cancer treatment drugs. Corporations finance a vast majority of cancer research—through medical institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations—and direct the research focus towards cancer treatment and the development of pharmaceutical drugs. Cancer treatment is critical for someone diagnosed with cancer, and advances in conventional medicine are an imperative part of saving lives. However, why is there not more research to keep people from getting cancer in the first place? Cancer-causing pollution and chemicals in our air, soil, water, food, and products along with the lack of environmental regulations guarantees a steady stream of new cancer patients. Increasing cancer diagnoses also provide the necessary statistics for continued cancer research, most of which is to develop more drugs. Corporations cannot profit in cancer prevention, and in fact, addressing the real cure for cancer could potentially topple a billion-dollar industry. The most effective marketing tactics feed on fear and there is no shortage of fear when it comes to cancer. People are so afraid they will often believe anything positive or hopeful about cancer, including supporting cancer awareness and find-a-cure campaigns, many of which are riddled in deceit. Cancer campaign marketing efforts draw attention to popular brands’ support of cancer campaigns, while deceiving consumers from the truth that these same brands sell products with cancer-causing chemicals. For example, DL Lauder and Avon are key supporters of the Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Campaign, even though numerous products contain parabens and phthalates—xenoestrogen chemi-
cals that cause breast cancer. As a marketing professional for 20 years, I understand how corporate money persuades public opinion. As a breast cancer survivor at age 42, who has uncovered the cause of the cancer that invaded my body (which includes a combination of the factors listed at the start of the article), I understand what it means to have cancer in a medical system driven by profit, not prevention. Cancer has drastically changed my life and preventing cancer in my body going forward is my top priority. I also want to help people feel empowered to make changes in their lives that lead to the prevention of cancer and to advocate for themselves and their health in a fear-based system. Cancer affects people of all races, ages, genders, socio-economic backgrounds, and political ideologies, with an additional layer of social and economic disadvantages and injustice for marginalized populations, including an inequitable health care system. Can we find common ground to demand cancer prevention from our medical system? Can we change how we spend our money to support socially responsible companies that do not contribute to the cancer epidemic? Can we advocate for an equitable health care system for humanity? Can we be the change we want to see? Note: Former Addison County resident Rae Carter spent the past year healing from breast cancer and several connected health issues following a 20 year marketing and public relations career. She serves on the board of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and lives in Plainfield. You can reach with her at www.facebook.com/RaeCarterEmpowerment or on Twitter and Instagram as RaeChiVT. Her opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Eagle staff. ■
College of St. Joseph to close By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
RUTLAND | College of St Joseph president Dr. Jennifer L. Scott announced March 21 in a heartfelt letter to the private Catholic college’s faculty, students, parents and staff, that a potential institutional partner has backed out, thus forcing the college to close its doors “given the current accreditation deadline and critical financial condition.” Current students affected by the closing have been offered a teach-out arrangement with nearby Castleton University. The Rutland college is the third in southwestern Vermont to announce its closing this year. Green Mountain College, founded in 1834 in Poultney, announced it was closing in January and Southern Vermont College in Bennington, founded in 1926, announced in early March that it would close as well. “It is with heavy heart and great disappointment that I must deliver the news that our potential institutional partner has elected to not move forward with us,” said Dr. Jennifer L. Scott, president of the College of St. Joseph. “Creating and implementing a thoughtful plan for a deep affiliation proved to be too great of a feat given our current accreditation deadline and critical financial condition. Therefore, while we have new evidence for the New England Commission on Higher
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MIDDLEBURY | Newly-elected Middlebury Selectboard members Nick Artim, Victor Nuovo and Heather Seeley were sworn in for three-year terms last week. The board also voted to re-elect Brian Carpenter as Selectboard chair and elected Heather Seeley as vice chairwoman. Under the topic of board organization, the Selectboard designated the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. as the date and time for the board’s
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Education (NECHE) that is material to our financial resources, including the sale of assets and a successful multiyear pledge campaign, the collective impact of this material evidence will not reach NECHE’s threshold of significance. “To that end, the adverse action by the New England Commission of Higher Education to withdraw the college’s accreditation at the end of August, and to cease instruction at the end of the Spring semester, will be upheld. We have activated our Teach-Out plan with Castleton University and have formalized agreements with a number of additional colleges to provide our students with the best possible opportunities to continue their studies and earn their college degree. “Our primary focus and desire is to take care of the immediate needs of our students and to support this transition for our entire community. While we have a lot of future decisions to
meetings throughout the year; designated the Addison Independent as the newspaper of record for the publication of official notices; appointed Eric Murray, current Middlebury’s delegate to the Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors, to the same post for another one-year term; and appointed Jenn Smith, ECOAmeriCorps member and MALT’s Trails and Volunteer Coordinator, and fellow ECOAmeriCorps member and MALT volunteer Caleb Basa
make about the business of the college, right now we are solely focused on our responsibility to our students, staff and faculty... .” According to the college’s online history, “it is a U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association Division II school and plays within the Yankee Small College Conference, with programs in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball and softball, women’s volleyball, and men’s golf.” The college had been placed on probation in August 2018 by the New England Commission of Higher Education because of its significant financial problems. The college, whose Latin motto is “Lumen Via Veritas” (The Light , the Way, the Truth) was founded in 1956 by the Catholic order of nuns known as the Sisters of St. Joseph. A similar institution, the College of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande in New Mexico, closed in 1986. ■
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VTrans funds funneled to marketing efforts
MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Selectboard approved a proposal presented by Neighbors Together representative Nancy Malcolm, Better Middlebury Partnership Executive Director Karen Duguay and Weybridge resident Kelly Hickey to redirect $34,772 in unused 2018 Agency of Transportation (VTrans)
grant (taxpayer) funds to 2019 marketing activities to support Middlebury businesses during the Bridge & Rail Project. Plans for 2019 include: Hiring a part-time contracted employee to improve the Experience Middlebury website and develop digital marketing campaigns highlighting Middlebury businesses and using the former Clay’s clothing store space on Main Street to host a series of “pop-up” events designed to attract visitors to the downtown. ■
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Fatal vehicle crash in Addison From News Reports
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ADDISON | On March 22, at approximately 6:55 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks were called to a reported two-vehicle, head-on crash on Vermont Route 22A in the town of Addison. Information presented to the Vermont State Police dispatcher indicated the female operator of one of the vehicles was trapped, unresponsive and possibly not breathing. Troopers located both vehicles, one of which, a blue Subaru Impreza AWD, was overturned and on its roof, partially in the southbound lane of travel. The second vehicle, a red Honda Accord, was at a position of rest on the lawn of a private residence, adjacent to the southbound lane of travel, perpendicular to the roadway. The Honda had sustained
heavy contact and induced damage to the left side of the vehicle. Preliminary investigation indicates that the blue Subaru, operated by Ian Labounty, was traveling northbound, while the Honda, operated by Cecile Druzba, was traveling southbound. Labounty traveled left of center and struck Druzba, in the southbound lane. The impact between the vehicles caused the Subaru to overturn and come to rest on its roof while the Honda traveled off the roadway, ultimately coming to rest on a private lawn. Both operators and a passenger were transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Druzba, succumbed to her injuries. Labounty and the passenger in the other vehicle were treated and released. Airbags had deployed in both vehicles. Town Line Response, the Addison Volunteer Fire Department, Vergennes
New Yorker stopped
CHARLOTTE | On March 20, Vermont State Police troopers from the VSP New Haven Barracks observed a silver 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage traveling west on Ferry Road in the town of Charlotte with an expired Vermont inspection sticker, a violation of Title 23 VSA 1222. A traffic stop was made and the operator was identified as Anthony Breault of Willsboro, New York. Breault’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle was under criminal suspension in Vermont. Breault was placed under arrest and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. Breault was released on citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court at a later date and time to answer to the charge of DLS. ■
Motorcyclist charged
RUTLAND TOWN | On March 20, Vermont State Police troopers from the VSP Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on U.S. Route 7 in Rutland Town for a motorcycle trav-
Area Rescue Squad and VTrans responded to the scene to assist. An investigation determined that Labounty may have fallen asleep while he was driving. It was learned that Labounty consumed impairing drugs that may have contributed to this sleepiness. Two drug recognition experts conducted a drug influence evaluation to determine if Labounty was impaired. This evaluation revealed that Labounty was under the influence and was unable to operate a vehicle safely. A sample of Labounty’s blood is pending toxicological analysis to conclusively determine the impairing substance. The investigation is continuing at this time. Labounty has been issued citations for violations of T23 VSA 1201, Driving Under the Influence: Drugs and Title 23 VSA 1091, Gross Negligent Operation, Death Resulting. ■
SPRING STORM: An early spring snow storm covered western Vermont in six inches or more of heavy wet snow late last week. Some scattered power outages were reported. While the storm was not unexpected, at least as predicted by weather forecasters, it proved to be wetter and heavier than expected. Many snowplow operators noted the difficulty of pushing the wet, sticky white stuff. Hand shoveling was especially dangerous for older residents.
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eling at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle’s speed was measured at 78 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. While troopers were attempting to catch up to the motorcycle they observed it to pass multiple cars continuing at a high rate of speed. Troopers identified the operator as Jason Gero Jr. of Pittsford. Police learned that Gero’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle in Vermont was suspended criminally. Gero was arrested and transported to the VSP Rutland Barracks for processing. He was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 20. Gero was also issued multiple tickets. ■
Active warrant for S. Burlington man
MIDDLEBURY | On March 20, Vermont State Police troopers observed Justin Stover of South Burlington operating a vehicle on South Street in Middlebury. Troopers had prior knowledge that Stover’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle was under criminal suspension in Vermont; he had an active warrant for his arrest. Troopers made
contact with Stover and subsequently placed him under arrest for driving with a suspended license and the active warrant for his arrest. Stover was transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing and later lodged at the Chittenden County Correctional Center on $100 bail. Stover was also issued a citation to appear at the Addison County Superior Court on June 3 to answer to the charge of DLS. ■
Cocaine found in auto
MIDDLEBURY | On March 20, troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Woodstock Ave in Rutland City for a vehicle failing to signal a turn. During the stop troopers observed indications of possible criminal activity and conducted a search of the vehicle and occupants. Troopers found a passenger, Nicholas Doane, to be in possession of cocaine. Subsequently, Doane was arrested and processed at the VSP Rutland Barracks for the violation. Doane was
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issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division on May 20. ■
Rollover on Monkton Road
FERRISBURGH | On March 19, troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks responded to the area of Monkton and Dean roads in the town of Ferrisburgh for a report of a single vehicle rollover. The operator was identified as Lisa-Joy Schilling of Vergennes. Schilling was extricated from the overturned vehicle by members of the Vergennes Fire Department and transported to Porter Medical Center by Vergennes Rescue for treatment. A police investigation revealed that Schilling was traveling south on Monkton Road at a speed above the posted speed limit. Schilling was unable to safely negotiate a curve in the roadway, struck a guard rail, overturned, and traveled approximately 30 feet down an embankment. The Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by members of the Vergennes Fire Department and Vergennes Area Rescue Service. ■
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Middlebury » Try Jazzercise for
Free held at Middlebury Jazzercise; 8:10 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. In celebration out grand opening at Middlebury Fitness. Come see why we love Jazzercise and you will too.
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Shelburne » Family Game
Afternoon held at Pierson Library; 1:30 p.m. Host Oliver Dienz takes over the library’s tabletops with board challenges for all ages and abilities. Snacks served, too.
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Burlington » Film Screening:
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Family Game Afternoon held at Pierson Library, Shelburne
On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace held at Laughing River Yoga; 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. We will gather for a viewing of the film, followed by social time and tea. Free.
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Middlebury » Middlebury Macintosh User Group held at Ilsley Library Conference Room; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. We’ll learn how to use the Photos app, and about other photo management apps and programs that might work better for some of us. There will be time for Q & A. Details: MiddMUG2018@mail. com
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Middlebury » Dance and
Musicality Master Class by Alison Clancy held at Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre; 4:30 p.m. This class begins with a gentle physical warm up, moving into improvisational techniques and phrasework, with a special emphasis paid to musicality. All levels welcome. Free. 802-4433168 or www. middlebury.edu/arts
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Burlington » Intermediate
Microsoft Word held at Fletcher Free Library; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Students work with the word processor’s advanced features and customization options. Free; preregister. www.fletcherfree.org
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Middlebury » Alison Clancy held at Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre; 7:30 p.m. Alison Clancy is a NYC-based multidisciplinary artist working across the mediums of dance, music, and visual media. She incorporates ritual practices and visual design into the forms of contemporary ballet and popular music. Free. 802-443-3168 or www. middlebury.edu/arts
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Middlebury » Slow Democracy and the Power of Neighborliness held at Ilsley Public Library; 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Susan Clark explains the Slow Democracy movement in which ordinary people mobilize to find local solutions to local problems. In the process some find they can bridge the “us-them” divide so prevalent in our national politics.
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Burlington » Introduction to Excel held at Fletcher Free Library; 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Columns, rows, cells, formulas and data entry become second nature at a tutorial on electronic spreadsheets. Free; preregister. www.fletcherfree.org
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Rutland » Song Circle, Jam
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Session held at Godnick Adult Center; 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Welcoming singers, players of acoustic instruments, and listeners. Fiddlers especially welcome. A songbook of popular folksongs encourages group singing. Donations are appreciated. Details: 775-1182 or www.wildwoodsmusic. org.
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Burlington » The House Hunter
connects friends and neighbors. Free.
THURSDAYS
Rutland » Yoga held at The Chaffee Art Center; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please bring own mat, a few extras on hand, and RSVP. This programming is open to teens and young people, ages 13 thru 21 to stop by and enjoy the arts for FREE! Details: www.chaffeeartcenter.org or check us out on Facebook.
Experience held at Vermont Mortgage Company; 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Join us for a unique homebuying experience. Learn what it takes to buy a home and how much you qualify for. One-on-one access to real estate agents and mortgage brokers. Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite.
Bristol » Reel Film Fridays held at Lawrence Memorial Library; 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A weekly film series featuring traditional 16mm film projection. For film info visit http:// lawrencelibrary.net.
Burlington » Google Drive 1 held
Burlington » Chocolate Tasting in
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at Fletcher Free Library; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Folks who are familiar with using the internet get dialed in to the basics of Google Chrome, Gmail and Google Docs. Free; preregister. www.fletcherfree.org
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Shelburne » Kids Day held at
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Burlington held at Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Cafe; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Let’s go bar hopping! With the help of a tasting guide, chocoholics discover the flavor profiles of varieties such as toffee almond crunch and salted caramel latte. Free.
Palmer’s Sugarhouse; 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Horse rides(weather pending), face painting, and kids musicians.
WEDNESDAYS
Burlington » Community Supper held at The Pathways Vermont Community Center; 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. A scrumptious spread
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
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EARLY SPRING LANDSCAPING TIPS
Before homeowners know it, winter is gone and it is time to once again enjoy long days spent outdoors. Get a jump start on spring lawn prep as soon as you can.
During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors. For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams. Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season.
• One of the first steps is to apply a preemergent weed killer to get a head start knocking out weeds that can plague the lawn during the growing season. Killing weeds at the roots early on can mean far fewer hassles in spring and summer, and may prevent new generations of weeds from cropping up each year.
• While it may be tempting to take a prematurely warm day as a sign that spring is in full force and purchase a bunch of annuals, it’s better to know the last of the possible frost dates (check “The Farmer’s Almanac”); otherwise, you may waste time and money planting flowers or vegetables only to have them zapped by another frosty day. • Amend the soil so that it is the right consistency — just crumbling when lifting it. Soil that is too muddy after spring thaw can harden, making it difficult for plants to flourish later on. Speak with representatives at a local lawn and
garden center about which types of amendments you can add to the soil in your particular area to enrich it. • Lawn and garden experts at The Home Depot suggest filling in bare patches of lawn now by mixing a few shovelfuls of soil with grass seed. Then apply this patch to the bare areas, water, and continue to care for the area until the spot fills in. • Spend a day in the garage or shed tending to the lawn mower and other gardening equipment. Clean all tools and ensure that everything works, repairing parts as needed. • Give outdoor entertaining spaces a good scrubbing, clearing away dirt and grime that may have accumulated over the winter. Use a leaf blower to blow away any leftover leaves.
• Check if the front porch, railings or decking need painting and/or staining. Tackle these projects when the weather is cooler so everything will be ready for those peak spring days. • Think about any annuals you might want to plant in the landscape this year that will complement any existing shrubbery or perennials. Come up with a theme so that the entire yard is cohesive. ■
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BEFORE EMBRACING DIY Home improvement projects may seem simple on television. But prospective do-it-yourselfers must make honest assessments of their skills, time and budgets before taking on a DIY project.
Home improvement projects are as popular as ever. In its 2017 True Cost Survey, the home improvement site HomeAdvisor found that, between February 2016 and February 2017, homeowners spent an average of just over $5,000 on home projects. That marked a nearly $1,900 increase from the year prior, indicating that homeowners are increasingly opening their wallets to transform their homes.
licit estimates from contractors, comparing the estimates to how much a project will cost if homeowners do it themselves.
Can I go it alone?
Many home improvement projects require more than one set of hands, and it’s risky and even foolish for first-time DIYers to assume they can begin a project and see it through to completion entirely on their own. Homeowners whose spouses, partners, friends, or relatives are willing to chip in may think that’s enough. However, the DIY skills of those who volunteer may be a mystery until the project begins. Novice DIYers should enlist the help of a friend or family member with home improvement experience. If no such person is available, it may be wise to hire a contractor instead. ■
In addition to spending money to improve their homes, many homeowners are spending their time on projects as well. While DIY projects can provide a sense of fulfillment and personal attachment to one’s home, prospective do-it-yourselfers should ask themselves some questions before picking up their hammers and getting to work.
Do I have any physical limitations?
No matter how much home improvement television shows may simplify projects, prospective DIYers should know that such undertakings are typically very difficult and oftentimes physically demanding. Homeowners with existing health conditions or other physical limitations may not be capable of performing certain tasks or may need to take frequent breaks, which can delay projects.
Do I have the time?
Many home improvement projects require a significant amount of time to complete. Homeowners whose time is already stretched thin with commitments to work and/or family may not be able to complete projects within a reasonable amount of time. That’s fine if working on a part of the home that won’t affect daily life, but can prove stressful or problematic if the project is in a room, such as a kitchen or bathroom, that residents of the home use each day. Novice DIYers should be especially honest with themselves about the time they have available to work on the project, as such homeowners are bound to experience a few time-consuming missteps along the way.
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Decks are reimagined in many different ways with continually evolving trends.
Custom-built decks can expand usable outdoor entertaining spaces. Decks can surround pools and create outdoor patio areas that make it easy to establish multitiered living spaces, improving the functionality of outdoor areas.
Certain deck trends have emerged as industry experts’ top picks for the upcoming remodeling and renovation season. For those thinking of revamping an existing deck, or building an entirely new one, these trends are on point.
• ESTABLISHED PERIMETERS: “Picture framing” is not a new trend, but one that has taken greater hold in recent years. The term refers to aesthetically appealing designs that conceal the ends of deck boards for a clean finish. Some designs feature contrasting material colors on the ends for even more impact. This helps create refined perimeters for a polished look. • ROOF-TOP DECKING: Urban areas also can benefit from decking to create usable outdoor spaces. In fact, many new condominium and townhouse communities are incorporating roof-top decks into their designs, particularly in communities with water views or other impressive vistas. HGTV experts suggest roof-top decks feature light-colored materials and fixtures to help keep the area cool even in direct sunlight.
at home has migrated outside. Some decking manufacturers have recently introduced low-maintenance composite deck boards that mimic the look and feel of distressed, rustic hardwood flooring. This weathered appearance gives the look of age without the upkeep of real aged wood. • WOODEN WALKWAYS: Decking can be the more traditional design people envision with a patio table or outdoor furniture. But it also can consist of wooden walkways or a low-laying patio to accentuate the yard.
• MIXED MATERIALS: Homeowners may be inspired by commercial eateries, breweries and urban markets in their exterior design choices. Decks featuring composite materials and aluminum railings blend sophistication, urban appeal and comfort. • PERSONAL TOUCHES: Homeowners can customize their decks with personal touches. It’s not unheard of to wrap columns in stone or glass tiles for more impact. And a vast array of decking colors now enables fun interpretations for outdoor areas.
• FIRE PIT CONVERSATION AREA: Many decks can incorporate water or fire elements for visual appeal. Gas-fueled fire elements can expand the functionality of decks beyond the warm seasons, or make enjoying them practical on nights when the temperature plummets. ■
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EXCAVATING • House Sites • Septic • Driveways/ Roads
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SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH MATERIAL ALTERNATIVES
Home renovations are big business. The home renovation resource Home Advisor states that the national average cost of remodeling multiple rooms in a home was $41,784 in 2018.
While homeowners cannot change the size of rooms to save money, they can manipulate the materials used to keep expenses down. Many products on the market today are designed to replicate the look of more costly materials without the higher price tags. User-friendly DIY products also can help corral costs by cutting down on labor expenses.
refacing or resurfacing uses quality wood or laminate veneer to change the color and appearance of the exterior of cabinets without having to remove the existing cabinet frames. New doors, drawers and hardware will complete the transformation at a fraction of the cost of a new cabinet build. Low-cost materials can keep renovation budgets in check and still produce beautiful results. ■
Resilient flooring
Resilient flooring is manufacturered to mimic the look of hardwood, tile, stone, and other materials. According to Armstrong Flooring, specialized manufacturing processes and coatings create a product that resists stains, dents, moisture, and scratches. Most resilient products are made up of several layers to create stability and absorb sound. These products tend to be less expensive than the materials they replicate.
Laminate countertops
Much like resilient flooring, laminate countertops are inexpensive, low-maintenance and durable alternatives to stone and solid-surface countertops. They come in many different styles that can look like granite or marble. Homeowners also can consider solid surface materials, tile, concrete, and wood block when looking for cost-efficient countertop materials.
Shower kits
Bathroom renovations can increase the overall value of a home. But some homeowners do not have the time or money to do a complete bathroom remodel. Replacing an old vanity with a newer one and replacing an outdated tub/shower combination can improve the functionality of a space without breaking the bank. Shower kits and stalls enable homeowners to renovate bathrooms with less hassle than creating a tile- or stone-based shower enclosure. Kit pieces drop in place and may only require minor plumbing work. Certain kits can be installed directly over dated showers for a quick remodel turnaround.
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Feeling secure at home is a priority for many people. Many people consider installing security systems in their homes to improve their sense of well-being. Whether one owns or rents, individuals may be surprised to learn that do-ityourself security systems can be savvy investments. The right system can help people protect their belongings and their families, but sorting through the various security systems on the market can be a daunting task. While full-service setups that include professional installation and monitoring are available, some homeowners may want to investigate the highly customizable DIY kits now available. Some include personal monitoring, while others are selfinstall technologies with professional monitoring. Before getting started, homeowners and renters can ask themselves a few questions to help narrow down their options. • What is your budget? Professional installation and monitoring will likely cost more than DIY kits. • How large is the home? • Are you tech-savvy? • How frequently are you out of the home on vacation or extended trips? • Do you desire emergency response? • Do you want an entire package or just some deterrent devices? Once men and women have answered these questions, it’s time to start shopping. Here are some DIY security system items that may be of interest.
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Maher: Women rising to new lives By Alice Leeds
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BRISTOL | When Addison County residents Catherine Willson and Mikaela Keepin learned of about the work of a Catholic nun, named Sister Lucy Kurien, they each felt a calling. Sister Lucy works in a secular facility for destitute children and adults in India. To learn about their experiences, the public is invited to attend “Maher: Rising to New Life” on Thursday, March 28 at the Lawrence Memorial Library from 7-8:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by One World Library Project. It is free and handicapped accessible. As a young woman, Sister Lucy witnessed the horrors of abuse. This trauma led her to envision a caring home for abused and traumatized women. In 1997, in the small village of Vadhu-Budruk on the outskirts of Pune, India, the first Maher house opened its doors. The organization has since expanded to support children and adults in need in over 100 rural communities and has helped thousands of individuals find dignity and self worth. In the Marathi language of western India, “Maher” means Mother’s Home. The non-governmental organization helps distressed individuals from all over India exercise their right to a higher quality of life, irrespective of gender, caste, creed or religion. Its mission is to identify and understand the root causes of
violence and despair experienced by women and children in India, then develop and deliver services to address these root causes and their effects in villages and slums, so women, children and families are healthy, happy and self-reliant. Willson and Keepin will present the history and work of Maher through stories, discussion and a slide show. Time will be available for questions. After the presentation, items made by the women at Maher will be available for sale. Mikaela Keepin of Starksboro is a new mom as well as a nurse at the Community Health Centers of Burlington. Her first visit to Maher was in 2007. “I learn and gain so much from being there,” she said. Keepin has returned to Maher five times. “Being a guest at Maher is a special way to experience India. Many of my friends there have become like family, and it’s amazing to witness the immensely important, high quality work they dedicate their lives to.” In addition to spending time at Maher, Keepin helps organize trips for folks from Maher to the United States for educational programs, fundraising endeavors and cross-cultural conferences. Catherine Willson of Bristol has a background in education and counseling and is currently a yoga instructor. She met Sister Lucy in 2008 when she spoke in Burlington. “I was so struck by Lucy’s stories and her courage and strength,” Willson said, “that I knew I wanted to go to see Maher for myself.” She spent three weeks there in 2014 and returned in 2016 and 2017. While at Maher, Willson teaches English and supports both the young and the elderly, all depending upon current needs.
On March 28, 7 p.m. at Bristol’s Lawrence Memorial Library, One World Library Project will host a presentation about Maher, a nonprofit organization protecting vulnerable populations in India. Pictured, from left to right are Hirabegum Mulla, Maher’s president; Ashutosh, Sister Lucy(a Catholic nun and director and founder of Maher), and Soni. Photo provided
She has also hosted young adults from Maher who come to the United States for education and work opportunities. For more information about this event or One World Library Project, contact the Lawrence Memorial Library at 802-453-2366 or go toOneWorldLibraryProject.org or the One World Library Project Facebook page. ■
Cabot products get new look By Elizabeth Davis CA BOT CREA MERY
New look for Cabot’s cheese packaging.
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MIDDLEBURY| The farm families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative are celebrating their Centennial anniversary year in style with new packaging for their awardwinning cheeses. The new modern-rustic feel for Cabot’s signature plaid honors the co-op’s proud past while looking to the future. For Cabot’s CEO Ed Townley, the new packaging “reflects the same attention to detail that goes into making our award-winning cheeses
and our farmers’ unwavering commitment to quality. As we reach the next century mark, we remain focused on ensuring the next generation of family farmers are able to continue farming.” During extensive research, customers loved the new design and agreed it makes Cabot cheeses stand out on store shelves while staying true to the brand’s rich heritage and the enduring passion of the farmers who own the co-op. Cabot is owned by the dairy farm families of Agri-Mark, the northeast’s premier dairy cooperative. The coop operates a successful plant on Exchange Street in Middlebury. And since the very beginning, all profits
have gone back to support those farm family owners. What started in a single butter plant in the small town of Cabot in 1919, is now enjoyed by customers in all fifty states and over twenty countries around the world. “A century of quality is truly something to celebrate, and with their new packaging, the farmers are ready for the next hundred years,” Townley noted. Cabot’s legacy continues to grow, as shown in the results of the 2019 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest where, among many other awards, they took home gold medals for extra-sharp cheddar, medium cheddar and unsalted butter. ■
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Douglas to introduce legal historian with Vermont Law School professor Peter Teachout, is a book examining the ins and outs of the Vermont Constitution. “This year we asked… Paul to speak on ‘Jefferson, the Constitution, and the Courts’… Paul will be introduced by his longtime friend Gov. Jim Douglas,” he said. McClaughry noted that Gillies’ law practice involves municipal, zoning and land use, property, appellate, and trial work. has a special fascination for old roads, boundary lines, rights-of-way and other easements, and that special land where history collides with law. Attorney and legal critic James Gallen of St. Louis, Missouri, has praised Gillies’ body of work in examining Vermont’s history and the rule of law. “Some may think that… legal history is a dry recitation of cases, holdings and doctrines that only a lawyer, like me, will enjoy. While I did take a professional interest in (Gillies’ 2013 book) ‘Uncommon Law, Ancient Roads and other Ruminations on Vermont Legal History’, many lawyers want more and this book gives it to us,” Gallen wrote in a reviw of Gillies’ historical work. “Law is not an abstract collection of requirements of interest only to the bar and indecipherable to others. Laws are the rules which a community formulates to regulate itself. As
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VERGENNES | This year’s celebration of Jefferson Day (April 13) will arrive a few days early in the Green Mountain State. On Tuesday, April 9, the founding statesman’s legacy will be feted by the Vermontbased Ethan Allen Institute (EAI) with a special 25th annual dinner gathering featuring guest speaker attorney and legal historian Paul Gillies. Gillies is a partner of Tarrant, Gillies & Richardson Attorneys at Law based in Montpelier. The event will be held at Trader Duke’s Restaurant 1311 Williston Rd. in South Burlington. The event starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner and program at 6: 30 p.m. “Probably no living Vermonter has studied this fascinating evolution more than Paul Gillies,” EAY founder John McClaughry said. Gillies’ EAI Jefferson Day address is titled, “Jefferson, the Constitution, and the Courts: Lessons from Vermont’s History”. And there are plenty of lessons to learned, especially on the local level, according to Gillies. The veteran attorney’s acclaimed recent book, “The Law of the Hills: A Judicial History of Vermont”, was published by the Vermont Historical Society; his latest effort,
Former Gov. Jim Douglas, a resident of Middlebury, will introduce attorney Paul Gillies at the Ethan Allen Institute’s 25th Annual Jeferson Day Dinner April 9. Pictured: Douglas at Town Meeting Day 2019. Photo by Lou Varricchio such, law grows out of the life of its people…. (Gillies) does an excellent job in integrating Vermont legal tales with its social history.”
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Seasonal Positions Café Waitstaff • Café Cook • Café Dishwasher/Prep Café Dishwasher/Prep (July & August) • Cleaner Flexible Bartender needed for Carillon boat cruises Guest Services Senior Associate Guest Services Associate • Museum Retail Associate Full-time Year Round Positions Bookkeeper • Cleaner • Maintenance Assistant Applications available at Fort Ticonderoga’s Thompson Pell Research Center 30 Fort Ti Rd., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 (518) 585-2821 www.fortticonderoga.org/from-the-fort/employment 212897 EOE
The Bristol Police Department is accepting applications for full and part-time police officers. We are a community-oriented agency serving the citizens of the Police District, the boundaries of which coincide with the former Village of Bristol, and providing contracted services for the Town of Bristol and other agencies. The Town of Bristol offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Minimum requirements: candidates must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass an extensive background check and polygraph check. A job description and application are available at www.bristolvt.org, by email Bruce.Nason@vermont.gov, or at the Bristol Police Department.
Preference will be given to currently Vermont-certified police officers with a level IIE or III certification or equivalent. Submit applications to:
Bruce Nason, Chief of Police Bristol Police Department 72 Munsill Ave Bristol, VT 05443 Email: Bruce.Nason@vermont.gov
RN/LPNS NEEDED RN/LPN positions available in Schroon Lake, Upper Jay & Keeseville. Responsibilities include: assessing individual medical needs; coordinating medical services; providing staff training on health related issues; and ensuring compliance with medication policies. RN/LPN license to practice in NY required. Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred. Flexible Monday through Friday work schedule. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits package.
THE TOWN OF BRISTOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, GENDER, OR FAMILIAL STATUS. 213453
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Send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Mountain Lake Services 10 St. Patrick’s Place, Port Henry, NY 12974 www.mountainlakeservices.org https://www.facebook.com/mtlakeservices/ EOE
Applications will be accepted on a continual basis. Position(s) will remain open until the selection of successful candidate(s).
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