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First COVID-19 case reported in Addison County Patient tested “positive” via new drive-through test, telemedicine By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Addison County’s first
case of coronavirus was announced March 18 by Tom Thompson, interim president and COO of the UVM Health Network/Porter Medical Center (PMC) in Middlebury. Thompson revealed that on March 18, the medical center notified the Town of Middlebury Emergency Management that a patient has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus-2019). Patient details were not released to protect family privacy. See FIRST POSITIVE » pg. 3
Addison County’s first official case of coronavirus was reported March 18 at the UVM Porter Medical Center in Middlebury. Pictured: Porter President Tom Thompson. Photo by Lou Varricchio
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ACTR: Rider alert in Addison County By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Officials of Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR), a division Tri-Valley Transit, issued a rider alert, for all routes on the accompanying map, in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Officials noted that they are carefully monitoring local and national guidance regarding the spread of coronavirus. In the interim, the following guidelines, to stop the spread of the virus in public places, have been provided by the Centers for Disease Control and adopted by ACTR • Stay home if you are sick • Don’t touch your face in public • Cough/sneeze into a tissue (or your elbow if no tissue available) • Throw tissues in the trash and sanitize hands as soon as possible • Wash hands with soap and water or use sanitizer when you reach your destination
No, it’s not a divine sign or a portent, but it is a good reason to get outdoors this spring. A recently discovered comet is getting the attention of astronomers as it has grown brighter than expected in the last few days. Astronomers discovered comet C/2019 Y4 (aka ATLAS) on Dec. 28, 2019. As of mid-late March, it shines at about the brightness of an 8th-magnitude star; not visible to the eye yet, but within the reach of medium-sized telescopes in Vermont. The comet is currently crossing Mars’ orbit and is approaching the inner solar system. “At its closest, the comet will be moving at 2 degrees per day through the sky in late May, about four times the apparent diameter of the full Moon,” according Universe Today online. ”The best shot at seeing the comet is mid-May at dusk for northern hemisphere observers, as the comet heads towards perihelion. As it gets closer to us, it’ll get brighter still.” Will it put on a good show, or fizzle? We’ll have to wait and see. Photo courtesy Earth & Sky
See RIDER ALERT » pg. 5
Middlebury’s P.D. Chief Hanley calls for calm Hanley squashes local rumors, sensationalism By Lou Varricchio Area grocery stores such as Hannafords and Shaw’s in Middlebury are open to provide a designated time for vulnerable populations to shop or provide curbside delivery to ensure the safest condition possible for them to acquire the products they need. Photo courtesy Hannaford
RETAILERS, GROCERS CALL FOR NEEDED ACTION
Hannaford, Shaw’s designates hours for seniors, other vulnerables By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | The Vermont Retail & Grocers
Association (VRGA) has issued an urgent call to action for all retailers remaining open to provide designated hours for vulnerable populations to shop or provide curbside delivery to ensure the safest condition possible for them to acquire the products they need. Middlebury’s Hannaford, located on U.S. Route 7 (Court Street) and Shaw’s on Washington Street are are providing special designated hours At Hannaford, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.will be in place starting March 24, according to VRGA President Erin Sigrist.
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MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley is also the town’s local emergency management director. In the past two weeks he’s had his hands full with helping the Addison County shire town craft a COVID-19 pandemic plan. This week, Hanley has announced efforts to calm the public in the wake of rumors and media sensationalism. “There have been efforts recently to propagate fear and dissension in the COVID-19 health crisis,” according to a March 23 report by Hanley. “Many rumors are being spread through disinformation originated by both foreign and domestic actors. We recommend that you obtain your information through authentic,
Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley: “There are a number of other rumors floating about... Get your information from the authoritative sources... You can always call the Middlebury Police Department.” File photo reliable sources. The Vermont State Emergency Operations Center distributes a daily bulletin. Information is likewise posted on the Vermont Department of Health website. Hanley collected the various rumors and provided his own responses as follows: See CALLS FOR CALM » pg. 6
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Adopt-A-Pet In light of the recent and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will implement new procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, adopters, supporters and the public. Beginning immediately new policies are in place. Appointments will need to be made to adopt or visit an animal or to surrender an owned animal. Please call if you are bringing in a stray animal. We are currently not accepting donations of items to the shelter. We have been, and will continue to, use the appropriate cleaning guidelines so our staff can safely care for the animals at RCHS and themselves. Please call us at 802-483-6700 or e-mail at rchs@rchsvt. org with any questions. We appreciate your support and understanding during this time as we do what is best for everyone in our community.
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ALICE | This sweet gal was found living under a porch with her kittens while little more than a kitten herself. Her kittens were all adopted, now it’s her turn to find a furrever home. Alice is an independent gal who loves attention when you give it to her, but isn’t one to be constantly underfoot. She enjoys daydreaming at the window, and while she gets along okay with the other cats in her community room she would do very well as an only cat. After her tough start to life, this cat is deserving of all the love, sunny perches, and TLC you can give her. ■
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like the Energizing Bunny, I just keep going and going. I love to play with all sorts of dog toys and long walks are great. Oh, I can jump from the floor and into your arms before you know what is happening. I am such a silly guy. I am looking for a family that is active and will tire me out so that I will be behave better in the home. I am still a puppy in many ways so I will need to be crated at nights and when I am left alone until we have things under control.
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MIMI | One-year-old spayed female domestic short hair calico.
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I’ll help make your grey days brighter. My name is Azrael, and I’m a handsome grey boy looking for my forever home. I’m a mellow man, who will liven up for some affection. I arrived in February from West Virginia. I enjoy spending my days looking out the windows.
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We have closed our adoption center through April 15, so I won’t be writing a Featured Pet for the next few weeks. ADOPTIONS: As much as we would like to see each and every animal in our care exit the building and enter a kind and loving home where they can weather this storm, we don’t believe this is a reasonable approach at this time. Doing so would contradict what we are being asked, and may soon be mandated to do, which is to stay home. Adoptions mean trips to the vet, trips to the pet food store, and the list goes on. We cannot in good faith get behind this right now. STRAYS: We will be available to take in strays from the communit y. Please call the shelter at 802-388-1100 to make intake arrangements. SURRENDERS: We will handle owner surrenders on a case by case basis. Families should call 802-3881100 to discuss their specific situation with a shelter staff member first. PET FOOD: If providing food for a pet is an issue, we are keeping a supply of dog, cat, and small animal food on our front porch. Please take what you need. ■
my favorite. I do have to admit that I was a little spoiled in my previous home. I was allowed to sleep on the sofa and of course snuggle in bed with them. I hope I will be a good fit in your home. I do walk nicely on a leash so when you are ready, let’s go.
Look at this face. I am the sweetest little lady around with the best personality. I love all sorts of toys and squeaky ones being
arrived here at the beginning of February from West Virginia. I’m looking for my forever-lap to curl up into. I spend most of my day curled up in my favorite cat bed. If you’re looking for a sweet southern lady to cuddle up with and time to listen to a story—I’m your gal. ■
— Amelia Stamp, Events & Community Outreach Coordinator, Rutland County Humane Society | www.rchsvt.org | 802-483-9171 ext. 208
Mutual Aid group helping locally Volunteers reaching out to help in Addison County By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
ADDISON | A group of volunteers from throughout Addison County, who are concerned about the welfare of the community as the COVID-19 virus impacts the local area, are stepping up to help. The group’s effort is to ensure all county citizens meet their needs during the current pandemic. The people leading the effort are: Caetlin Harwood, of Addison, Jubilee McGill, of Bridport, Ellen Repstad, of Bristol, Clara Carroll of Lincoln; Amy
— Hannah Manley, Director of Development, Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society | 236 Boardman St., Middlebury, Vermont 05753 | 802-388-1100 ext. 224 | You can include Homeward Bound in your will. Ask me how.
Mincher, of Middlebury, Kris Butler, of Middlebury, Erin Buckwalter, of Starksboro, Carin McCarthy, of Starksboro, Amy Mason, of Weybridge, and Jamie McCallum, of Weybridge. According to volunteer Jennifer Austin, “The website connects people in need with volunteers who are willing to assist those in need of picking up groceries, prescriptions, and anything else they may need during this time of self isolation. This is a perfect solution for the elderly, or ill that will need help getting things during this time. The volunteers will likely leave deliveries at doorsteps in order to be extra sure that infections don’t spread.” If you have questions or are interested in helping email the group at AddisonCountyMutualAid@gmail. com or visit online: https://sites.google.com/view/ acvtmutualaid/home. ■
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VERGENNES | Three non-profit Vergennes organizations, considered a vital part of the community fabric of the Little City, benefited by local solidarity during the 2020 Vergennes Carnevale event last week, all in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Boys & Girls Club of Great Vergennes: Accroding to officials of the Vergennes
Opera House, once it was announced that the schools were closing, it meant the Boys & Girls Club would close. Their team immediately put togther a plan so that they could provide meals to their member students, who depended on meals at the club, but also meals for other students and senior citizens in the area who are food insecure. They jumped into action and created the Meals for All program
where they have averaged the delivery of over 150 meals per day. Vergennes Partnership: The realities of COVID-19 and the restrictions on restaurants and other gathering spaces and businesses has been dramatic and swift. The Vergennes Partnership helps local restaurants and shops. Drive up service, to-go service, call
ahead service, all of these creative ideas will help the local economy endure the weeks ahead of social distancing. Vergennes Opera House: The city’s gathering space has always been here for its citizens in good and bad times. There are historic photos showing soldiers being welcomed back from the war, local citizens rolling bandages to treat the wounded, and many community celebrations and events. Officials of the Vergennes Opera House thanked everyone who participated in the 2020 Carnevale Vergennes where the theme was “Fashion is Art and You are the Canvas”. Attendees helped raise over $20,000 that will be shared among the three non-profit groups. To view pictures from our event, visit Carnevale ■
Carnevale Vergennes, one of the Little City’s biggest annual events, has far-reaching consequence. The profits from this year’s Carnevale benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vergennes, the Vergennes Partnership and the Vergennes Opera House. Thanks to all those who attended and supported this popular, annual Little City event. Photos courtesy the Vergennes Opera House
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Who’s hijacking our stimulus bill? From the editor There are a handful of U.S. Senators, along with some in the White House, who are looking to slip an increase of legal immigration into the emergency spending bills currently being drafted to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. The EB-5 program gives green cards to foreign nationals seeking to immigrate with their families to the U.S. in return for an investment in a commercial venture in the U.S. for two years, at the end of which,
the investor can withdraw his/her money and get green cards for the rest of the family. In the plan, the investor never has to visit the company or be involved in any way other than writing a check. Nor does the company have to have U.S. employees. Quite simply, the EB-5 visa program is the selling of U.S. citizenship. The provisions being discussed would increase the number of EB-5 visas to 75,000 and lower investment requirements to $450,000. Currently, the EB-5 visa limit is 10,000 and the investment requirement is $900,000.
According to the New York Times, the EB-5 program is known to be highly corrupt, yet a group of wealthy real estate developers “spent as much as $3 million to help defeat legislation cosponsored by [Senator] Grassley and Senator Patrick J. Leahy, Democrat of Vermont, intended to address fraud and national security concerns.” The May 8, 2017 editorial by he Washington Post is correct: “ending EB-5 should be a no-brainer.” Do not allow any increases in the EB-5 program to slip into a coronavirus package. Tell our U.S. Senators, Mr. Leahy and Mr. Sanders, to oppose provisions
in the emergency stimulus bill to increase the EB-5 visa program, a program designed for wealthy developers that is rampant with fraud and national security risks. The most important thing we can do is call our two U.S. Senators and urge them to oppose any efforts to slip an EB-5 increase into the economic stimulus package. Congress should not be burying bad immigration policy into emergency bills. — The Editor ■ Note: Special thanks to Numbers USA for assistance w ith this week’s editorial.
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I am especially proud to see our President and Governor working so well together on behalf of our citizens. I only wish it could work this way all the time, and given the economic tsunami we may be facing, they must continue in this fashion until we fully recover. Here at The Sun, like you at home, we are committed to doing all we can to follow the directions of Governor Cuomo, President Trump, and all our national and local leaders as we continue trying to help each other. Despite being classified as a Media Essential Businesses, we’ve taken steps to limit the employees working from the office. We are organizing online Zoom meetings and even attending online press conferences. Our administrative, news gathering and sales staff are doing almost all their work online, by phone or email with our front office now closed. Our limited production and delivery crew continue to keep the presses running and getting the papers delivered to the post offices so that we can keep you informed.
Our graphics and news teams continue to keep our website well populated with the current breaking news as they continue preparations to launch our new site on April 1st. The new site is coming none too soon with advance tools and resources to aid in our 24/7 news delivery program. At the same time, we understand many of our readers throughout the region are not online. They rely heavily on our freely mailed newspaper packed with essential local news, and grocery, pharmacy, and other retail fliers. Just know that due to extraordinary purchases while consumers were stocking up after the recent shutdown announcement, several stores were forced to pull their fliers due to supply chain issues with restocking. What may have been planned for sale items a few weeks ago had to be scrapped, but nearly all have committed to moving forward in the coming weeks now that supplies are being restored. Please let us know if you have news tips or are aware of human interest stories that need to be shared during these trying times. ■
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Coronavirus & Addison County Mutual Aid To the public: In Addison County, community volunteers have started a neighborto-neighbor service, Addison County Mutual Aid, to connect people who can help to people who need help. Visit the website: https://sites.
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HOPE and CVOEO food shelves on an outside pick-up basis only. Both organizations are also still accepting donations. Individual school districts have meal and food pick-up and/or delivery services for families - see below for their websites.
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POLICE BLOTTER Excessive speed on Route 7 NEW HAVEN | On March 22, the Vermont State Police observed a vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. Route 7 in New Haven at a high rate of speed. Upon activation of a police radar unit, the target vehicle, driven by Cody Crary, 25, of South Hero, was confirmed to be operated at an excessively high rate of speed, 97 mph in a posted 50 mph zone. The Vermont State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the traffic violation. State Police made contact with the operator, Cody Crary. Crary was released on citation to appear at the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division on June 1 to answer to the charge of excessive speed. ■
Salisbury teen cited SALISBURY | On March 19, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a violation of an abuse prevention order which had occurred on March 19 at a residence in Salisbury. Throughout the course of the investigation, Troopers discovered Matthew Rich,19, of Salisbury, went to the residence of an individual under the protection of an abuse prevention order, in violation of that order. Rich met with VSP troopers at the New Haven Barracks and was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court Criminal Division on June 12. ■
Accident in Starksboro STARKSBORO | On March 19, the Vermont State
Police were dispatched to a single motor vehicle crash on Route 17 in Starksboro. Upon arrival, the operator was identified by police as Robert Warner Jr., 33, of Burlington. Investigation revealed prior to the crash, Warner was traveling south on Gore Road. Warner struck a posted stop sign on Gore Road. and subsequently traveled across the intersection with Route 17 into a swamp. Warner and his passenger were not injured. While speaking with Warner, several signs of alcohol impairment were observed. Warner was screened, taken into custody for suspicion of DUI, and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Warner was issued a citation to appear before the Addison Superior Court Criminal Division to answer the charge of Title 23 VSA 1201 “operating under the influence of intoxicants or other substance.” Warner was later released to a responsible sober party. The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Bristol Rescue, Starksboro Fire Department and Starksboro First Response. ■
Route 116 closed temporarily BRISTOL | On March 15, at approximately 12:20 p.m., the Vermont State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash located on Route 116 at the intersection of Lincoln Road in Bristol. Both operators were present upon arrival. A preliminary police investigation indicated Michelle Steady, 30, of Whiting, was traveling east on Route 116, as Jess Oldham, 17, of Lincoln, was
traveling north on Lincoln Road. Oldham initially stopped at the stop sign at the T-intersection, and then proceeded to begin to make a left turn to travel west on Route 116. Steady subsequently collided with the front, driver’s side, of Oldham’s vehicle. Neither alcohol, nor speed, are believed to have played a factor in the collision. Oldham and a passenger from Steady’s vehicle were subsequently transported to UVM-Porter Medical Center for suspected minor injuries. The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Bristol Police Department, Bristol Fire Department, and Bristol Rescue. Route 116 was temporarily closed due to the incident. ■
Police chase Burlington man FERRISBURGH | On March 12, troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks attempted to conduct a traffic stop on U.S. Route 7 in Ferrisburgh for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle failed to Lawrence Ritchie yield to law enforcement. Photo VSP The vehicle continued through Vergennes and back onto Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle ultimately came to a stop on the highway in North Ferrisburgh. The operator, later identified as Lawrence Ritchie,
48, of Burlington was taken into custody by troopers on scene. It was found during the pursuit, the passenger was requesting Ritchie to stop the motor vehicle and he refused. Ritchie was placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Ritchie was ultimately lodged at the Chittenden County Correctional Center for outstanding arrest warrants. Ritchie was also issued a citation to appear in Addison County District Court, Criminal Division at a later time and date to answer to the charges of Attempting to Elude, Grossly Negligent Operation, Reckless Endangerment and Operating while under suspension or revocation of license. The Vermont State Police were assisted by the Vergennes Police Department. ■
Police busy with distracted drivers on U.S. Route 7 FERRISBURGH | On March 11, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers from the VSP New Haven Barracks conducted a distracted driving enforcement detail in Ferrisburgh. Four troopers were involved with 16 traffic stops being made. The VSP said 14 tickets were issued with two warnings. Eleven traffic tickets were issued for distracted driving with traffic tickets issued for operating without a license. One traffic ticket was issued for failure to provide proof of financial responsibility and insurance. ■
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The final chapter in the coronavirus pandemic story won’t be written for a distressingly long time, but it’s worth leaping ahead in time and looking back at what Americans and Vermonters will hopefully have learned. The world was ill prepared for a global pandemic. Since the Spanish Flu (so called) killed 50 million people in 191819, Americans have come to believe that pandemics occur in Asian cities and African jungles. As columnist George Will pointed out last week, “in 1900, about when medicine at last began to do more good than harm, 37 percent of all American deaths were from infectious diseases. Today, the figure is 2 percent....” Public health measures, clean water, antibiotics, vaccines, and vector control, that we Americans take for granted, deserve enormous credit for bringing about a healthier population. But we’ve grown complacent about the threat of pandemics, and now have suddenly relearned the need to take notice of the serious dangers they pose. Our complacency is starkly exhibited by the fact that we
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don’t have a widely accepted treatment for knocking back the coronavirus. Medical providers isolate victims, provide symptomatic relief, treat secondary complications, and hope that the patient’s immune system rallies to overcome the viral invasion. But these measures do not add up to a cure. The heavy use of antibiotics threatens to produce mutated ‘superbugs’ that can defeat antibiotics. The FDA is offering incentives to drug companies to find new antibiotics, but this is probably a losing race… “There are non-pharmaceutical alternatives that deserve modern reexamination, but ‘official medicine’ shows little interest.” That last statement still holds true. A similar problem lies in testing for the coronavirus. Reason‘s Robby Soave writes that “Co-Diagnostics’ COVID19 test, which costs just $10 per patient and produces results in only 90 minutes, is already in use in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Greece, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Israel, South Africa and Canada. But in the U.S. it had only been available for certain entities and research institutions, per guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).” It was not until March 17 that the FDA gave Co-Diagnostics emergency approval to distribute the test more generally to U.S. hospitals. Again looking back, Vermonters will be proud of the quick action by the state’s governor and legislature to aid the
economic victims of the outbreak, and back off encrusted state regulations to let useful things happen. For example, we made it quick and easy to mobilize retired and out of state nurses and doctors to treat Vermont patients without lengthy relicensing hassles. The state relaxed scope of practice regulations to let Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners perform more duties, freeing doctors to deal with the more serious problems. A regulation change allowed doctors to be reimbursed for practicing telemedicine, essential when so many Vermonters are sheltered in place. The benefit of these prompt actions should impel legislatures to reconsider all state regulations, and back off from those that burden the citizenry without accomplishing any useful public purpose. Vermonters will also look back with pride not only on the faithfulness and heroism of our first responders, but also on the flowering of volunteer efforts to assist health care providers and patients, bring food and medications to shut-ins, and support child care and home schooling for working parents. This is the often-overlooked and wonderful benefit of a strong civil society, in which people work together to solve problems without waiting to be marshaled into government-run service brigades directed from above. This is a time of tribulation, but our responses to it will serve us well in the years ahead. ■
– John McClaughry is vice president of the Ethan Allen Institute (www.ethanallen.org).
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What ACTR is doing to help: Emptying trash receptacles daily • Daily disinfection of bus handrails and seats with recommended strength bleach solution • Immediately isolating biological spills/messes for sanitizing • Making all routes FAREFREE until further notice as a precaution ACTR will not serve the Community Services Building at 2:45 p.m. This interim change is to accommodate school pick-ups. In Chittenden County and the Montpelier area, Green Mountain Transit will operate free bus service until April 1. ■
Hannaford officials later announced, that all stores will offer dedicated shopping hours for people age 60 and older, as well as those with compromised immune systems. Stores will open early from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Tuesday through Thursday to service this vulnerable population and allow a less crowded shopping environment, which enables better social distancing. In addition, Middlebury’s Hannaford is shortening its general store-operating hours starting Saturday, March 21, in order to provide for additional time to clean, stock shelves and give associates additional time to rest. The new daily hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. “In this time of extraordinary circumstances, it is more important than ever to find new ways to better serve our community,” said Ericka Dodge, Hannaford spokesperson. “These new hours will support all our associates and customers, especially those that are most-vulnerable.” VRGA’s Sigrist told reporters last week that Vermont’s retailers and grocers are taking
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“extraordinary measures in these difficult times to provide for their customers’ needs, while also ensuring the safety and health of their employees and the public.” Taking the action will further the effort to help vulnerable customers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, she added. “We are extremely proud of the enormous efforts retailers and grocers are undertaking to provide our communities with the goods and services they need,” Sigrist said. “Business owners and employees are on the front lines of this pandemic and doing everything they can to protect the public and themselves while offering products that are critical to the well-being of our communities,” Sigrist added. “We strongly urge all stores to offer safe, designated times for vulnerable populations to shop, and for the public to honor them.” While not all businesses are doing curbside service, you can find a list of those local businesses providing designated hours and providing drive-up or delivery services online at https://vtrga.org/heath-information. ■
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Porter Medical: cutting back on visiting Virus alters visitor policies at hospital, Helen Porter nursing facility By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | The current coronavirus pandemic has disrupted everyday life in Vermont. Last week, UVM-Porter Medical Center officials announced a new visitor policy in light of the virus panic. The new hospital visitor policy, while temporary, reflects the new, altered reality. Officials said the staff is temporarily not allowing visitors who meet the following criteria: Have flu-like symptoms: runny nose, fever, cough, or respiratory congestion. Have traveled to high-risk areas in the past 14 days. Have had close contact with an individual who is currently
The current coronavirus pandemic scare has affected visitors to the UVM-Porter Medical Center and Helen Porter nursing facility. Photo by Lou Varricchio being tested, in quarantine or was diagnosed with COVID-19. Are under the age of 16. Patients may only receive visits from the same two people throughout their stay. Emergency Department & Urgent Care
Small businesses being hobbled by pandemic Loans to help cover loss of revenue From News & Staff Reports THE EAGLE
MONTPELIER | Last week, Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced Vermont small business owners suffering economic injury due the COVID19 pandemic can apply for Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans, following a statewide disaster declaration. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) offer up to $2 million in assistance per business, providing economic support to overcome temporary loss of revenue. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for private non-profit organizations, which are also eligible for EIDLs. Scott said that he hoped these loans helped businesses recover, however, he encouraged businesses to seek professional business counseling and technical assistance before taking
on additional debt. Vermont has a robust business technical assistance provider network. More information about these resources can be found online athttps://accd.vermont.gov/ economic-development/resources. “Even if the coronavirus has not taken an immediate impact on your business, you should apply as soon as possible. Given the unknown duration of the pandemic, a few days from now it may start affecting your business and you will be glad you already applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan,” said Darcy Carter, SBA Vermont District Office Director. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay. Small businesses with credit available elsewhere may not be eligible. To apply online, visit https://disasterloan. sba.gov/ela/. Documents that may be requested when applying include recent federal tax return, profit-and-loss statement and balance sheet. For more information, call the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1800659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. For local SBA information, call 802-828-4422. ■
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Rumor: The Vermont Army National Guard has been activated to enforce martial law. Fact: The guard has been activated to assist with medical surge and the distribution of medical supplies to EMS and health care workers from the national stockpile and are on stand-by for other civil support duties, none of which include patrolling streets and detaining people. There is no martial law. Rumor: Camp Johnson is being emptied to prepare for a detention center for mass arrests. Fact: There is no foundation for this at all. Rumor: The Middlebury Sports Center is being prepped as a morgue for mass deaths. Fact: No such effort is underway. Rumor: People under 40 don’t have to worry about COVID-19. It’s just like getting a cold. Fact: No person, regardless of age, has any inherent immunity to this disease and all ages are susceptible to serious illness, although elderly people are at highest risk for serious effects. However, everyone needs to follow
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isolation guidelines and stay home if sick to avoid spreading COVID-19 in their communities. Rumor: Social distancing doesn’t work. Fact: Social distancing can be a very effective public health tool in containing outbreaks and has been used for hundreds of years. It requires dedicated cooperation on the part of all citizens to heed all restrictions on gatherings, etc. for the greater good. “There are a number of other rumors floating about through Facebook and other sites,” he added. “Get your information from the authoritative sources... You can always call the Middlebury Police Department. The department is open and fully operational.” Hanley also cautioned residents to be wary of email scams and malicious websites that are seeking to exploit the current situation. “Vermonters are reminded to follow best practices for safety online, including verifying links in messages before following them, ensuring the legitimacy of websites before visiting them, and being especially skeptical of unusual emails,” he noted. ■
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patients are only allowed one visitor. In addition, a new Helen Porter nursing home “welcoming policy” was also issued last week until further notice: “Limited visitation may be granted under certain circumstances, such as acute end-of-life situations, or when a visitor is essential for the resident’s emotional wellbeing and care. These cases will require consultation with our in-house providers, Dr. Fromhold or Margaret Young, APRN, in conjunction with our facility Administrator, Mary Jane Nottonson, taking into consideration current clinical and safety reasons for our residents and staff,” according to a March 16 news announcement. Helen Porter officials said that the visitor restriction is based on recommendations from both the Center for Disease Control and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well as the University of Vermont Health Network and Porter Medical Center. ■
BRANDON | Come Alive Outside will offer its Mile-A-Day program to every person in Vermont for the first time ever. This wellness focused program has already been implemented for three years in the Brandon area engaging over 2000 people. After completing the program, 97% of Mile-A-Day program participants report a positive impact on their mental well-being and 96% of participants report being more
motivated for physical activity. With communities and individuals practicing social distancing, CAO’s Mile-A-Day program is a free and easy way to create healthy habits without going to a gym or risking exposure to COVID 19. Come Alive Outside’s Mile-A-Day program is a walking challenge that encourages individuals to establish and track healthy walking habits. The Spring Challenge begins April 10 and ends May 9. Walking outside is a proven way to boost immunity, as studies show that exercise and vitamin D all strengthen one’s immune system. Another added bonus of outdoor activity is that it amps up those feel-good chemicals in the brain, giving your mood a lift as well. Participants can sign up for free at https:// comealiveoutside.com/mile-a-day/. ■
Religious Services ADDISON ADDISON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - Addison Four Corners, Rts. 22A & 17. Sunday Worship at 10:30am, Adult Sunday School at 9:30am; Bible Study at 2pm on Thursdays. Call Pastor Steve @ 759-2326 for more information. HAVURAH, THE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF ADDISON COUNTY - Havurah House, 56 North Pleasant St. A connection to Judaism and Jewish life for all who are interested. Independent and unaffiliated. High Holy Day services are held jointly with Middlebury College Hillel. Weekly Hebrew School from September to May. Information: 388-8946 or www. addisoncountyhavurah.org BRANDON BRANDON BAPTIST CHURCH - Corner of Rt. 7 & Rt. 73W (Champlain St.) Brandon, VT 802-247-6770. Sunday Services: 10am. Adult Bible Study, Sunday School ages 5 & up, Nursery provided ages 4 & under. Worship Service 11am. BRANDON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Rt. 7 Sunday Worship 10a.m. LIVING WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD - 76 North Street (Route 53), Office Phone: 247-4542. Email: LivingWaterAssembly@gmail.com. Website: www.LivingWaterAOG.org. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday Service 7p.m. Youth Meeting (For Teens) Saturday 7p.m. FURNACE BROOK WESLEYAN CHURCH BRANDON CAMPUS - 1895 Forest Dale Rd., Brandon, VT. Sunday Service 10am Children’s Church, nursery and free coffee www. furnacebrook.org (802) 483-2531 office@furnacebrook.org ST. MARY’S PARISH - 38 Carver St., 247-6351, Saturday Mass 4pm, Sunday Mass 11am SAINT THOMAS & GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 19 Conant Sq. Sunday Worship - Rite II, 8:00am. - no music, low key and contemplative. 10am. - with music, family friendly. BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - Middle Rd., Bridport, VT. Pastor Tim Franklin, 7582227. Sunday worship services at 10:30am. Sunday School 9:30am for children ages 3 and up. BRISTOL BRISTOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - NOW meeting for worship Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Bristol Federated Church 37 North Street Bristol VT 05443 Use the side door entrance. 453-2660 or 453-2614 Website: www.bristolcf.org or find us on Facebook! BRISTOL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - 839 Rockydale Rd. - Saturday Services: Bible Studies for all ages - 9:30am to 10:30am, Song Service, Worship Service at 11am. Prayer Meeting Thursday 6:30pm. 453-4712 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BRISTOL - 10 Park St., Bristol. Worship Service 10:15am, Children’s Sunday School 11am. For more info call (802) 453-2551. Visit our Facebook page for special events. BRISTOL FEDERATED CHURCH - 37 North St., Bristol. Sunday Worship Service 10:15am. All are Welcome! Children join families at the beginning of worship then after having Children’s Message down front, they head out for Sunday School in the classroom. Winter service will be held in the renovated Education Wing. Enter at side door on Church Street. Come as you are. For more info call (802) 453-2321. Pastor Bill Elwell. Rescueme97@yahoo.com bristolfederatedchurch.org EAST MIDDLEBURY/RIPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Jct. Rt. 116 and 125. Service at 9am. Contemporary Service
at 10:30am. Sunday School during 9am service. Call Pastor Bob Bushman at 388-7423 for more information. All are welcome. VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH - 322 East Main St., Middlebury. 802-377-9571. Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday Worship 10:45am, Thursday AWANA 6:30-7:30pm. Sunday evening and mid week life groups. Contact church for times and places. Pastor Ed Wheeler, midvalleybc@aol.com MIDDLEBURY CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS - 2 Duane Ave., Middlebury, VT. Sunday church services and Religious Exploration for children begin at 10:00 am. Parking is available at the church and at nearby Middlebury Union High School. Coffee hour immediately following the service. Rev. Barnaby Feder, minister. Office: 802-388-8080. www.cvuus.org MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH - 97 South Pleasant St., Middlebury. Sunday Worship at 10:00am with Junior Church (K-4th) and nursery (0-4) available. Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00am. Youth Group/Bible Study and Small Groups/Fellowship Groups during the week. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Stephanie Allen. Web: www.memorialbaptistvt.org. Email: membaptistvt@gmail.com. Facebook: MBC Middlebury Vermont 802-388-7472. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 43 North Pleasant St., Middlebury, VT 05753, (802) 388-2510. Sunday schedule: 10:00am Adult Education, 10:45am Morning Worship. Rev. Mari Clark. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (MIDDLEBURY WARD) - Sacrament Worship Service: Sunday 9:00am. Meetinghouse-133 Valley View, Middlebury, VT 05753. NEW HAVEN ADDISON COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST - 145 Campground Rd., 453-5704. Worship: Sunday 9 & 11:20am; Bible classes: Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 6pm. Free home Bible studies available by appointment. NEW HAVEN UNITED REFORM CHURCH - 1660 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven, VT. (802) 3881345 Worship services at 10am & 7pm. Pastor Andrew Knott. www.nhurc.org newhavenvturc@ gmail.com PROCTOR ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 1 Gibbs Street (opposite elementary school) Proctor, Vermont 05765. Sunday Service at 9:00am. 802-459-2728 VERGENNES/PANTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1759 U.S. Route 7, Vergennes, VT • 802-8773903 • Sunday school 9am, Sunday worship 10am. Sunday evening and mid week life groups: Contact church office for times and places. Rev. Michael Oldham. pastormike@agccvt.org; agccvt.org CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH - 73 Church St in Waltham. The Rev. Phillip Westra, pastor. Sunday: Worship services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., nursery available, Sunday school for children at 11:15 a.m. Weekday groups include Coffee Break Womens’ Group, Young Peoples (7th to 12th grade), Young Adult Married and Singles, and more. 877-2500 or www.cvcrc.net. PANTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 49 Adams Ferry Road, just around the corner from the Panton General Store. Pastor Tom Lupien, Teaching Pastor Eric Carter. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship Service 10:30 am with nursery and junior church. Wednesday evening Bible study is held in a local home; call for details. 802-475-2656. ST. PETER’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - Saturday 4:30pm, Sunday 10:30am
VERGENNES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -10:30a.m. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH - 862 US Rt. 7, Sunday: 9:45am Bible Hour For All Ages Including 5 Adult Classes; 11:00am Worship Including Primary Church Ages 3 to 5 & Junior Church 1st - 4th Graders; 6pm Evening Service Worship For All Ages. Wednesday 6:30pm Adult Prayer & Bible Study; 802-877-3393 VERGENNES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 30 South Water Street. Sunday Morning Worship begins at 9:30am. Sunday School and nursery care are available. Rev. Dr. Barbara Purinton, Interim Pastor. Abigail Diehl-Noble Christian Education Coordinator. 802-877-2435. https://www.vergennesucc.org/ WHITING WHITING COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sunday school 9:45am, Sunday Service 11am & 7pm RUTLAND ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH “The Bible Catholic Church” - 42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-779-9046, www.allsaintsrutlandvt.org. Sunday Service 8am & 10am. CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH - 2 Meadow Lane, Rutland, VT 802-775-0358. (2 blocks south of the Rutland Country Club) Sunday Worship Service 9:30a.m. Nursery care available. www.cbcvt.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 81 Center St., 773-8010 - The Rev. Mark E. Heiner, Pastor. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., Sunday school 9:00a.m. GOOD SHEPHERD - Gather weekly on Saturdays @ 5:30 and Sundays @ 9:30. The Reverend John m. Longworth is Pastor. GREEN MOUNTAIN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 98 Killington Ave., 775-1482 Sunday Worship 11a.m. & 6p.m. MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH - 42 Woodstock Ave., 775-0231. Sunday Worship 10a.m. ROADSIDE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD - Town Line Rd., 775-5805. Sunday Worship 10:25a.m. RUTLAND JEWISH CENTER - 96 Grove St., 773-3455. Fri. Shabbat Service 7:30p.m., Sat. Shabbat Service 9:30a.m. ST. PETER’S CHURCH - 134 Convent Ave. - Saturday Afternoon Vigil Mass at 4:15p.m., Sunday Masses 11:00a.m. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 85 West St., Rutland, 775-4368. Holy Eucharist, Sunday 9:30a.m., Thursday 10:30a.m., Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday at 8:45a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 60 Strongs Ave., Rutland, 773-2460. Sunday Service in the Chapel 9:30a.m. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (IHM) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland. Pastor: Msgr. Bernard Bourgeois, Office: 802-775-0846, Religious Education: 802-7750846, Liturgy of the Mass: Saturdays at 4p.m., Sundays at 8a.m.; Holy Days: To be announced. ihmrutland@comcast.net; IHMRutland.com GATEWAY CHURCH - 144 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 802-773-0038. Fellowship 9:45a.m.; Adult Service 10:30a.m.; Children’s Service 10:30a.m. Pastors Tommy and Donna Santopolo. tommy@gatewaychurchunited.com www.gatewaychurchunited.com WEYBRIDGE WEYBRIDGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - 2790 Weybridge Rd., Weybridge, VT, 545-2579. Sunday Worship, 10a.m. Childcare provided. Rev. Daniel Cooperrider, email: pastor_weybridge@ gmavt.net; website: weybridgechurch.org Updated 3-7-20 • 172677
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College ski team competes as event closes honors last Thursday, as did Peter Wolter. Unfortunately, due to concerns with COVID-19, the events were halted after two days of racing. No official team scores will be recorded for the championship, but the Panthers were in third place after two days, trailing Utah and Denver. Laukli turned in another great performance in the 5K freestyle race, finishing the event in the second spot with a time of 13:25. Lawson came in sixth, covering the course in 14:05. Annika Landis placed in the top half of the 40-person field, finishing the race in 16th place with a time of 14:35. Wolter was solid once again for the Panther men, cracking the top-10 by placing ninth overall with a time of 24:40. Unfortunatley his teammate, Willson Moore, was sick today and unable to race in the 10K event. ■
Event held in Montana halted after COVID-19 outbreak From Campus News Reports MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury ski team is currently in third place after two days of racing at the NCAA Skiing Championships in Bozeman, Montana. Today was the first nordic action of the week, as the Middlebury women won the 5K freestyle event. Sophia Laukli and Alexandra Lawson earned All-American
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Middlebury’s Sophia Laukli finished second in the women’s 5K freestyle race in Montana.
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Coaches vs. Cancer game From Camous News Reports MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
MIDDLEBURY | On March 7, Middlebury took part in the NESCAC women’s lacrosse Coaches vs. Cancer game. Since 1993, Coaches vs. Cancer has served as a cohesive program for coaches of all sports and levels to unite as one team in the fight against cancer. Recently, head coach Kim Williams of Wesleyan was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. As a conference, the teams wanted to band together to show her support. Throughout the week leading up to the game and through the weekend, every team helped raise money in Williams’ name to donate to the American Cancer Society. Collectively, the teams raised $15,000. ■
Middlebury College and Connecticut College players pose before the 2020 Coaches vs. Cancer Game. Photo by Middlebury College
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