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They’re here! Ash borer reported in AddisonI County
Rutland woman driving again, thanks to local car dealer
The emerald ash borer is described as a green buprestid (metallic wood-boring beetles) or jewel beetle native to northeastern Asia that feeds on ash species. Photo by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
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MIDDLEBURY | Middlebur y Tree Committee members Judy Wigeriy Grohs, Leslie Kameny and Chris Zeoli, also Middlebury’s tree warden, conveyed the news to the Middlebury Selectboard that the emerald ash borer (EAB) insect has been detected in Bristol, the first sign of infestation in Addison County. State and county representatives have said that the insect may be in Middlebury, as well. The EAB is described as a green buprestid (metallic wood-boring beetles) or jewel beetle native to northeastern Asia that feeds on ash trees. “Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years,” according to the reference book “American Beetles.” On June 11, the committee told selectboard members about locations in Middlebury where ash trees are concentrated in the public right-ofway and potential treatment options and costs. ■
Amputation survivor Stefanie Schaffer of Rutland is driving her new Chevrolet Equinox thanks to the help of Denecker Chevrolet in Middlebury. Photo courtesy of Nate Richman By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Denecker Chevrolet of Middlebury, along with a group of 14 Chevrolet dealerships, gave a helping hand to Rutland resident, Stefanie Schaffer. “Stefanie was a victim of a boat explosion in the Bahamas in June 2018. She has had over 30 surgeries on her road to recovery, including having both legs
amputated,” according to event coordinator Nate Richman. “Through all of this adversity, Stefanie has remained driven,” he added. “She is committed to using her platform to communicate and inspire others through her story and perseverance.” Denecker joined with fellow dealers and donated a brand new 2019 Chevrolet Equinox to 23-year-old double leg amputee.
“Stefanie is now driving by herself, regaining the independence she had before the accident,” Richman said. Stefanie has completed courses to be able to drive the Equinox SUV with newly installed hand controls. On June 6, she visited the Denecker team and other Chevy dealers at the Rutland Country Club, driving into the club grounds from the driver’s seat of her brand new Equinox. ■
Seeley: Creek Road questions need answers
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Several Vergennes Union High School students play a vital role in the volunteer efforts of the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad. This year, the squad has done an outstanding job serving the region around Vergennes and beyond when called. Members are always looking for dedicated volunteers, young and old, to help with the important task of being northern Addison County’s rescue providers. Photo provided
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MIDDLEBURY | Middlebury Selectboard member Heather Seeley, and consulting engineer Peter DeGraff, reported on their recent meeting to discuss next steps following the board’s discussions of repair options for Creek Road that DeGraff presented on May 28. As a result of the meeting, Seeley and DeGraff said that, in their opinion, a number of important questions regarding the repair options still need to be addressed and that, until the board has agreed upon an approach it wants to pursue, it would be premature to proceed with the planned public information meeting on the subject. » Creek Road Cont. on pg. 2
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